Christs love, and saints sacrifice Preached in a sermon at St. Pauls Crosse, on the 23. of August, 1635. By Iames Conyers, Mr. of Arts of Sydney-Sussex in Cambridge, and minister of Stratford-Bow, in Middlesex.
by reason, they had the impression of all Sciences: Mine, should be, Epistolam Creatoris ad Creaturas, the Epistle of the Creator to the Creature, viz. the sacred Scripture: And therein this Text, a richer Mine than golden Peru affords, the Magazine of all true treasure, Christ a jemme of invaluable price, his love better than Wine; his blood, one drop whereof more worth than the whole world; two Evangelicall and Angelicall Sacrifices, the one expiatorie for sin, made by Christ on the Altar of the Crosse, who loved us, and washed us in his blood,
by reason, they had the impression of all Sciences: Mine, should be, Epistolam Creatoris and Creaturas, the Epistle of the Creator to the Creature, viz. the sacred Scripture: And therein this Text, a Richer Mine than golden Peru affords, the Magazine of all true treasure, christ a jemme of invaluable price, his love better than Wine; his blood, one drop whereof more worth than the Whole world; two Evangelical and Angelical Sacrifices, the one expiatory for since, made by christ on the Altar of the Cross, who loved us, and washed us in his blood,
The Motive, is love; wherein, to shun a deniall discourse, I shall confine to these limits: 1 The NONLATINALPHABET, that Christ loved us. 2 The NONLATINALPHABET, the impulsive cause to love us. 3 The NONLATINALPHABET,
The Motive, is love; wherein, to shun a denial discourse, I shall confine to these Limits: 1 The, that christ loved us. 2 The, the impulsive cause to love us. 3 The,
In the latter sacrifice, which is Eucharisticall, observe, first, the matter expressed, Glory and Dominion: secondly, the Majestie, to whom it is presented;
In the latter sacrifice, which is Eucharistical, observe, First, the matter expressed, Glory and Dominion: secondly, the Majesty, to whom it is presented;
First, in regard of cirumstance of time, beyond all time, for evermore: Secondly, in regard of the Sacrificer, with a good heart, and a very good heart, couched in this word Amen; Vnto him that loved us, &c. Thus have I taken the Text asunder,
First, in regard of cirumstance of time, beyond all time, for evermore: Secondly, in regard of the Sacrificer, with a good heart, and a very good heart, couched in this word Amen; Unto him that loved us, etc. Thus have I taken the Text asunder,
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this is true, NONLATINALPHABET, in word and deed, a Truth, Tanquam radio solis scripta, as ingraven with the Sunne-beame; behold the manner of the writing: The wretched Iewes play'd the Scribes; the pens they used, were thornes, and speares, and nayles; the inke, was purest blood; the Volume wherein they writ (and that on both sides) was the body of all Divinity; the capitall letters, deepe and wide wounds; the testimonies, men and Angels; the Seale set to it, was Christs consummatum est, it is finished:
this is true,, in word and deed, a Truth, Tanquam radio solis Scripta, as engraven with the Sunbeam; behold the manner of the writing: The wretched Iewes played the Scribes; the pens they used, were thorns, and spears, and nails; the ink, was Purest blood; the Volume wherein they writ (and that on both sides) was the body of all Divinity; the capital letters, deep and wide wounds; the testimonies, men and Angels; the Seal Set to it, was Christ consummatum est, it is finished:
And thus much, or rather, thus little, on this first point, viz. the NONLATINALPHABET, that Christ loved us; and so we proceed to the second, NONLATINALPHABET,
And thus much, or rather, thus little, on this First point, viz. the, that christ loved us; and so we proceed to the second,,
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why he loved us. The Ethnicks feigne, their Gods and Goddesses for some lovely good, loved certaine Trees; Iupiter, the Oke, for durance; Neptune, the Cedar, for stature; Apollo, the Laurell, for greennesse; Venus, the Poplar, for whitenesse; Pallas, the Vine, for fruitfulnesse: but what should move the God of all gods, to love us, wildings in this fooles Paradise; Trees indeed;
why he loved us. The Ethnics feign, their God's and Goddesses for Some lovely good, loved certain Trees; Iupiter, the Oak, for durance; Neptune, the Cedar, for stature; Apollo, the Laurel, for greenness; Venus, the Poplar, for whiteness; Pallas, the Vine, for fruitfulness: but what should move the God of all God's, to love us, wildings in this Fools Paradise; Trees indeed;
St. Bernard resolves it in three words, Amat quia amat, hee loves because he loves; the root of love to us, lyeth in himselfe, and by his communicative goodnesse the fruit is ours.
Saint Bernard resolves it in three words, Amat quia amat, he loves Because he loves; the root of love to us, lies in himself, and by his communicative Goodness the fruit is ours.
Hence then exclude wee all boasting in our selves, and conclude, sith Christ hath loved us, and hereby is made to us wisdome in the headfaculty of our soules, righteousnesse in the workes of our hands, sanctification in our hearts, redemption in all parts; it was of grace, and grace be to it:
Hence then exclude we all boasting in our selves, and conclude, sith christ hath loved us, and hereby is made to us Wisdom in the headfaculty of our Souls, righteousness in the works of our hands, sanctification in our hearts, redemption in all parts; it was of grace, and grace be to it:
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Whereon while I muse, I am rapt with amazement; for suppose the Heavens as a scrowle of Parchment; the Vaste Ocean, Inke; Creatures caelestiall and subcaelestiall Pen-men; all were unable to unfold this NONLATINALPHABET, how he loved us: The reason is, his love as himselfe is infinite; which no finite creature is able fully to comprehend;
Whereon while I muse, I am rapt with amazement; for suppose the Heavens as a scroll of Parchment; the Vast Ocean, Ink; Creatures celestial and subcaelestiall Penmen; all were unable to unfold this, how he loved us: The reason is, his love as himself is infinite; which no finite creature is able Fully to comprehend;
grave Cyprian sayes, Immerito dilexit, he loved us in mercy, without merit. St. Bernard thus, he loved us, Dulciter, sweetly, he assumed our nature, sapienter, wisely;
grave Cyprian Says, Immerito dilexit, he loved us in mercy, without merit. Saint Bernard thus, he loved us, Dulciter, sweetly, he assumed our nature, Sapienter, wisely;
Since the love of Gold grew so hot, the love of Christ hath growne cold: Since Prince Mammon hath triumphed, the Prince of our Salvation hath been underprized. Shall this worlds goods, which in respect of Christ, are meere NONLATINALPHABET, rubbish; or the god of this World, which onely loves us,
Since the love of Gold grew so hight, the love of christ hath grown cold: Since Prince Mammon hath triumphed, the Prince of our Salvation hath been underprized. Shall this world's goods, which in respect of christ, Are mere, rubbish; or the god of this World, which only loves us,
the touch-stone hereof is love to Gods materiall Temple, in sincerity to behold the faire beauty of the Lord, and to visit his holy Temple, therein to hold up pure hands and hearts for the peace of Sion, and to uphold it prece & pretio, with our prayers, and with our purses, in opposition to the old Massalians, who to the number of their impieties adde contemptum templorum, the disgrace of Cathedrals; as also to crowne our soules with blessings, for they shall prosper that love it:
the touchstone hereof is love to God's material Temple, in sincerity to behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and to visit his holy Temple, therein to hold up pure hands and hearts for the peace of Sion, and to uphold it prece & Precio, with our Prayers, and with our purses, in opposition to the old Massalians, who to the number of their impieties add contemptum Templorum, the disgrace of Cathedrals; as also to crown our Souls with blessings, for they shall prosper that love it:
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For what if the great Keeper of his Saints here, and the Grand-Iudge of all at Doomes-day, shall conceale Abels martyrdome, Noah his saving a remnant from the Deluge, Abrahams invincible Faith; Peters, Pauls, Iohns sufferings;
For what if the great Keeper of his Saints Here, and the Grand-Iudge of all At Doomsday, shall conceal Abel's martyrdom, Noah his Saving a remnant from the Deluge, Abrahams invincible Faith; Peter's, Paul's, Iohns sufferings;
and therefore I will remunerate your bowels of mercie, with, Come yee blessed of my Father, &c. Come ad me your Savior, that dearely bought you, meos, to my Saints and Angels your fellow servants.
and Therefore I will remunerate your bowels of mercy, with, Come ye blessed of my Father, etc. Come ad me your Saviour, that dearly bought you, meos, to my Saints and Angels your fellow Servants.
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mea, to all that is mine, joyes, &c. Honours interminable to all dimensions, blessed of my Father, before you were borne, and blessed that ever yee were borne:
mea, to all that is mine, Joys, etc. Honours interminable to all dimensions, blessed of my Father, before you were born, and blessed that ever ye were born:
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inherit by my grace, not your merit, no lesse than a Kingdome, no other than a heavenly Kingdome, prepared for you before all time, purchased for you in the fulnesse of time,
inherit by my grace, not your merit, no less than a Kingdom, no other than a heavenly Kingdom, prepared for you before all time, purchased for you in the fullness of time,
and shall bee yours in possession when there shall be no more time. Thus in a short compasse of time, I come unto the last stage, viz. Quos whom Christ loved. [ Vs ] Vnto him that loved us.
and shall be yours in possession when there shall be no more time. Thus in a short compass of time, I come unto the last stage, viz. Quos whom christ loved. [ Us ] Unto him that loved us.
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Divine History perpetuates the memorable affection of Ionathan to David, how his soule was knit unto his soule, And hee loved him as his owne soule; thereto was no little inducement,
Divine History perpetuates the memorable affection of Ionathan to David, how his soul was knit unto his soul, And he loved him as his own soul; thereto was no little inducement,
Humane story survives of Orestillo, when her life went from her, Pla•tius at the instant became her second for a buriall, in memoriall wherof was erected a Monument at Tarentum, called, NONLATINALPHABET, the Lovers Monument: These wee must know were deare and neere,
Humane story survives of Orestillo, when her life went from her, Pla•tius At the instant became her second for a burial, in memorial whereof was erected a Monument At Tarentum, called,, the Lovers Monument: These we must know were deer and near,
yea traytors to him and our owne soules, though once espoused by a Ring of Love, in-laid with the pearles of his Spirit, yet by reason of spirituall adultery, divorced;
yea Traitors to him and our own Souls, though once espoused by a Ring of Love, inlaid with the Pearls of his Spirit, yet by reason of spiritual adultery, divorced;
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whosoever thou art, make Christ thy spectacle, learne of him to love thine enemies: this is NONLATINALPHABET, that spirituall wisdome which adopts thee Gods child:
whosoever thou art, make christ thy spectacle, Learn of him to love thine enemies: this is, that spiritual Wisdom which adopts thee God's child:
now never man hated his owne flesh; this is the Royall command, I say to you, Love your enemies: and Christ himselfe herein is, exemplum fine exemplo, a matchlesse mirrour of benevolence and beneficence towards his enemies, in that he loved us.
now never man hated his own Flesh; this is the Royal command, I say to you, Love your enemies: and christ himself herein is, exemplum fine exemplo, a matchless mirror of benevolence and beneficence towards his enemies, in that he loved us.
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It is storyed of Alexander the Monarch, that he would have no man draw his Picture, save Apelles, or engrave it, save Lysippus; the best Artists, both for theorie and practice.
It is storied of Alexander the Monarch, that he would have no man draw his Picture, save Apelles, or engrave it, save Lysippus; the best Artists, both for theory and practice.
No Artist in Christendome can draw the most high GOD, better to the life, than in the lines of his owne life to blaze the true orientall colours of love towards his enemies, after the example of the ingraven forme of his person, that loved us;
No Artist in Christendom can draw the most high GOD, better to the life, than in the lines of his own life to blaze the true oriental colours of love towards his enemies, After the Exampl of the engraven Form of his person, that loved us;
which words ere I depart from, me thinks ecchoes so sweetly in the eare of my soule, and in thine (except deafenesse or deadnesse, have made a forcible entrie) that Miriams Timbrels, Asaphs Trumpet, Davids Anthemes, Salomons Epithalamions, sound nothing so sweetly; the ground is sound;
which words ere I depart from, me thinks echos so sweetly in the ear of my soul, and in thine (except deafness or deadness, have made a forcible entry) that Miriams Timbrels, Asaphs Trumpet, Davids Anthems, Solomon's Epithalamions, found nothing so sweetly; the ground is found;
for if when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Sonne, much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life: which brings me to the second general part, the life of his love, in ample manifestation.
for if when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life: which brings me to the second general part, the life of his love, in ample manifestation.
And by this act he reades us a Lecture of humility. If I then your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye ought also to wash one anothers feet; for I have given you an example that ye should doe, even as I have done:
And by this act he reads us a Lecture of humility. If I then your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, you ought also to wash one another's feet; for I have given you an Exampl that you should do, even as I have done:
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so often wash we the feet of our Brethren. And when this thy Saviours humility comes fresh into thy memory, that he whose Throne is Mount-heaven, footstoole the Earth, whom all the inhabitants of the Earth, and all the Angels of Heaven must worship;
so often wash we the feet of our Brothers. And when this thy Saviors humility comes fresh into thy memory, that he whose Throne is Mount-heaven, footstool the Earth, whom all the inhabitants of the Earth, and all the Angels of Heaven must worship;
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Stoope Gallant and learne of him to be lowly, so to be, it is a good argument thou art well loaden with grace; for as branches of Trees, and eares of Corne, the better they are loaden, stoop neerer the earth;
Stoop Gallant and Learn of him to be lowly, so to be, it is a good argument thou art well loaded with grace; for as branches of Trees, and ears of Corn, the better they Are loaded, stoop nearer the earth;
therefore Ezekiel compares it to scum, 22. 18. Hosea to a rising leprosie; S. Iude, to a spot; S. Ambrose to a blacke cloud: Vna nubecula peccatricis totam fere obscuravit Ecclesiam.
Therefore Ezekielem compares it to scum, 22. 18. Hosea to a rising leprosy; S. Iude, to a spot; S. Ambrose to a black cloud: Una nubecula peccatricis Whole fere obscuravit Church.
Res est foetida, saith Origen, a spawne of an uncleane spirit; which unlesse washed away in the laver of Christs purifying blood, and a flood of cordiall repentance, will in fine associate with a Cage of uncleane Birds. Therefore minde we Apostolicall counsell; touch not, taste not, handle not;
Rest est foetida, Says Origen, a spawn of an unclean Spirit; which unless washed away in the laver of Christ purifying blood, and a flood of cordial Repentance, will in fine associate with a Cage of unclean Birds. Therefore mind we Apostolical counsel; touch not, taste not, handle not;
for as Syracides speakes, hee that washeth himselfe because of a dead body, and toucheth it againe, what availes his washing? And as his washing proves sinne its nature, so it unmaskes all the sonnes of men, that albeit in their originall they were like to the house of Iacob; wherein no image of impiety, no spot of pollution, but all as cleere as Chrystall; yet since the prevarication all as Labans Lambes are speckled and spotted, A capite ad calcem, from top to toe.
for as Syracides speaks, he that washes himself Because of a dead body, and touches it again, what avails his washing? And as his washing Proves sin its nature, so it unmasks all the Sons of men, that albeit in their original they were like to the house of Iacob; wherein no image of impiety, no spot of pollution, but all as clear as Crystal; yet since the prevarication all as Labans Lambs Are speckled and spotted, A capite ad calcem, from top to toe.
Let Abraham, the father of the faithfull; Aaron, on whose bonnet was holinesse to the Lord; David, the Lords Darling; Iob, whose crowne is Iustice; Paul, that vessell of mercy; Peter the mouth of the Apostles; those devout Women, that were Apostolae Apostolis, even Mary-Iesus, the mirrour of the Saints, speake freely;
Let Abraham, the father of the faithful; Aaron, on whose bonnet was holiness to the Lord; David, the lords Darling; Job, whose crown is justice; Paul, that vessel of mercy; Peter the Mouth of the Apostles; those devout Women, that were Apostolae Apostles, even Mary-Iesus, the mirror of the Saints, speak freely;
and they will unanimously confesse to their own shame, they were great sinners; yet to the praise of Gods grace, his Sonne washed them from their sinnes.
and they will unanimously confess to their own shame, they were great Sinners; yet to the praise of God's grace, his Son washed them from their Sins.
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I have no delight to rake in dead mens graves, or set their frailties on the Stage, but so farre to confirme from them this truth; in many things we sinne all,
I have no delight to rake in dead men's graves, or Set their frailties on the Stage, but so Far to confirm from them this truth; in many things we sin all,
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But here may be obtruded a Dilemma: if Christs Spouse be all faire, then there is no spot, so needes no washing; if any spot, how is she all faire, as Salomon speakes;
But Here may be obtruded a Dilemma: if Christ Spouse be all fair, then there is no spot, so needs no washing; if any spot, how is she all fair, as Solomon speaks;
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For resolution of the former part, wee are to consider the Spouse, the body of Saints; first, in regard of imputative holinesse, thus spotlesse, and more orient than the Sunne: Secondly, in their inherent holinesse; thus as the Moone, part blacke, part bright:
For resolution of the former part, we Are to Consider the Spouse, the body of Saints; First, in regard of imputative holiness, thus spotless, and more orient than the Sun: Secondly, in their inherent holiness; thus as the Moon, part black, part bright:
after the same manner we cleansed in that beatifying fountaine of Christs blood open for Iudah and Ierusalem to wash in for sinne and uncleannesse; may not if the feet of our soules, viz. our affections, walking on this sinfull soyle, licke up some defiling dust, that we stand afterwards need of washing, impute to this holy Bathe any imperfection;
After the same manner we cleansed in that beatifying fountain of Christ blood open for Iudah and Ierusalem to wash in for sin and uncleanness; may not if the feet of our Souls, viz. our affections, walking on this sinful soil, lick up Some defiling dust, that we stand afterwards need of washing, impute to this holy bath any imperfection;
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Avaunt then vaine Catharist, that vaunts thy selfe cleare of all tincture of sinne: Elisha was of another minde, witnesse his words, What is man that he should bee cleane? and he that is borne of a Woman, that he should be just? behold hee found no stedfastnesse in his Saints;
Avaunt then vain Catharist, that vaunts thy self clear of all tincture of sin: Elisha was of Another mind, witness his words, What is man that he should be clean? and he that is born of a Woman, that he should be just? behold he found no steadfastness in his Saints;
Therefore to that selfe-beseeming pure generation, I say no more, but as the Emperour said to that Arch-Puritan, Acesius, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, set thou the Ladder, and goe alone to Heaven; but for my own part, with the Leper I confesse I am uncleane,
Therefore to that selfe-beseeming pure generation, I say no more, but as the Emperor said to that Arch-Puritan, Acesius,, Set thou the Ladder, and go alone to Heaven; but for my own part, with the Leper I confess I am unclean,
Secondly, flamine, with the Holy Ghost; which, as fire, scoures of rust-eating sinnes from the face of the Soule; and for this shall every one pray with the Church, Come Holy Ghost.
Secondly, flamine, with the Holy Ghost; which, as fire, scours of rust-eating Sins from the face of the Soul; and for this shall every one pray with the Church, Come Holy Ghost.
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Thirdly, sanguine, by blood; not mysticall, as the blood of Martyrs; nor typicall, as was the blood of Goates, but the naturall and most precious blood of Christ, which clenseth from all sinne; and this is that wherewith he washed us;
Thirdly, sanguine, by blood; not mystical, as the blood of Martyrs; nor typical, as was the blood of Goats, but the natural and most precious blood of christ, which Cleanseth from all sin; and this is that wherewith he washed us;
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This was prophesied by good old Iacob, of Christ, under the name of Iudah, hee should wash his garment in Wine, and his Cloake in the blood of the Grape: what other meaning,
This was prophesied by good old Iacob, of christ, under the name of Iudah, he should wash his garment in Wine, and his Cloak in the blood of the Grape: what other meaning,
but that Christs Body, the vestment of his soule, should be all over bloody? This was prefigured by the red Cow, whose blood was to be sprinkled seven times before the Tabernacle; so our Saviours seven times effused upon the Tabernacle of his Body; First, In his Circumcision: Secondly, in Pilates Hall, stript and whipt till blood came:
but that Christ Body, the vestment of his soul, should be all over bloody? This was prefigured by the read Cow, whose blood was to be sprinkled seven times before the Tabernacle; so our Saviors seven times effused upon the Tabernacle of his Body; First, In his Circumcision: Secondly, in Pilate's Hall, stripped and whipped till blood Come:
Thirdly, in the Garden sweat teares of blood: Fourthly, in his spineall coronation: Fifthly, in his crucifixion: Sixthly, in piercing his hands and feet with nayles:
Thirdly, in the Garden sweat tears of blood: Fourthly, in his spineall coronation: Fifthly, in his crucifixion: Sixthly, in piercing his hands and feet with nails:
and Seventhly, at the last, to be sure to take away life, the Souldier thrust a Speare into the filme of his heart, whence streamed water and blood in abundance;
and Seventhly, At the last, to be sure to take away life, the Soldier thrust a Spear into the film of his heart, whence streamed water and blood in abundance;
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But more efficacious is the impreciable vertue of Christs Blood, that being sprinkled on the heart, by the hand of Faith, it intenders it though harder than the hardest Adamant: This rent Rockes, and made stones relent;
But more efficacious is the impreciable virtue of Christ Blood, that being sprinkled on the heart, by the hand of Faith, it intenders it though harder than the Hardest Adamant: This rend Rocks, and made stones relent;
this wrought one of the Theeves on the Crosse, as soft as Waxe, to receive the gracious impression of the Spirit, to beleeve in a crucified Christ, and in the merit of that his Blood, bubbling before his eyes, to be with him in Paradise.
this wrought one of the Thieves on the Cross, as soft as Wax, to receive the gracious impression of the Spirit, to believe in a Crucified christ, and in the merit of that his Blood, bubbling before his eyes, to be with him in Paradise.
therefore the Persian Magi (as Nicephorus relates) counselled Constantine the great, being smitten with a loathsome Leprosie, for his cure, to bathe himselfe in the blood of Innocents (it savours Iesuiticall advise) let the credit of the Story stand, ad placitum; but this is NONLATINALPHABET, worthy of all acceptation, that Christs innocent Blood expiates our guilt,
Therefore the Persian Magi (as Nicephorus relates) counseled Constantine the great, being smitten with a loathsome Leprosy, for his cure, to bathe himself in the blood of Innocents (it savours Jesuitical Advice) let the credit of the Story stand, ad placitum; but this is, worthy of all acceptation, that Christ innocent Blood expiates our guilt,
therefore Physitians prescribe the blood of a Dove, a soveraigne against diseases in the eye and the braine. Galen gives it against the bruises, called Hyposphagmata, which presents every thing to the eye, red. And Iul. Alex. commends it dropped on the corners of the braine, called, Pia & Dura Mater, in the wounds of the head, to helpe to hold in life:
Therefore Physicians prescribe the blood of a Dove, a sovereign against diseases in the eye and the brain. Galen gives it against the bruises, called Hyposphagmata, which presents every thing to the eye, read. And July Alexander commends it dropped on the corners of the brain, called, Pia & Dura Mater, in the wounds of the head, to help to hold in life:
So pretious was the blood of Christ, a harmelesse Dove that dropped on our eyes, whereas before all we could see were NONLATINALPHABET, goare blood, by reason of our bloody sinnes;
So precious was the blood of christ, a harmless Dove that dropped on our eyes, whereas before all we could see were, gore blood, by reason of our bloody Sins;
Blood hath revived the dead; As the Story of the Pelican goes for currant, her brood being stung to death by the brood of the Serpent, by distilling her blood on her owne brood, they have beene restored to life:
Blood hath revived the dead; As the Story of the Pelican Goes for currant, her brood being stung to death by the brood of the Serpent, by distilling her blood on her own brood, they have been restored to life:
So Christ our true Pelican, when by our serpentine firy-stinging sinnes, we were stung to death, by the vertue of his blood effused on our soules wee are quickned and raised to life, to the praise of his glory. But there is one maine and memorable difference betwixt this Blood and all others:
So christ our true Pelican, when by our serpentine firy-stinging Sins, we were stung to death, by the virtue of his blood effused on our Souls we Are quickened and raised to life, to the praise of his glory. But there is one main and memorable difference betwixt this Blood and all Others:
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but this and this onely, by mercy and miracle, makes scarlet Soules as white as snow. In Salomon thus that Elder moved the question, and made the answer to our Evangelist, What are they that are arrayed in long white robes,
but this and this only, by mercy and miracle, makes scarlet Souls as white as snow. In Solomon thus that Elder moved the question, and made the answer to our Evangelist, What Are they that Are arrayed in long white robes,
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Now, that Christ washed us with his blood: Hence, a choake Peare to the Manichees, who deny the truth of Christs-humanity; to the Marcionites, who averre he had a phantasticall Body; to Apelles, who conceived hee had a Sydereall substance: He that runnes, may read printed in blood, the truth of his Manhood: For as Alexander the great, however the popular sort deified him,
Now, that christ washed us with his blood: Hence, a choke Pear to the manichees, who deny the truth of Christs-humanity; to the Marcionites, who aver he had a fantastical Body; to Apelles, who conceived he had a Sidereal substance: He that runs, may read printed in blood, the truth of his Manhood: For as Alexander the great, however the popular sort deified him,
yet having got a clap with an Arrow, said, ye stile me Iupiters Sonne, as if immortall, Sed hoc vulnus clamat me esse hominem, this blood that issues from the wound, proves me in the issue a man:
yet having god a clap with an Arrow, said, you style me Iupiters Son, as if immortal, said hoc Wound Proclaim me esse hominem, this blood that issues from the wound, Proves me in the issue a man:
yet the streames of blood following the arrow of death that strucke him, make good, he was perfect man, of a reasonable soule, and humane flesh subsisting:
yet the streams of blood following the arrow of death that struck him, make good, he was perfect man, of a reasonable soul, and humane Flesh subsisting:
for there must bee heresies; and in holy admiration, ponder in the chambers of our hearts, the immense love of the Father, and of the Sonne; of the Father, that hee would give his Sonne to shed his blood, and dye the execrable death of the Crosse for the sonnes of men, Ab aeterno genitum, begotten before all eternitie. His Sonne?
for there must be heresies; and in holy admiration, ponder in the chambers of our hearts, the immense love of the Father, and of the Son; of the Father, that he would give his Son to shed his blood, and die the execrable death of the Cross for the Sons of men, Ab aeterno genitum, begotten before all eternity. His Son?
Vnigenitum his onely begotten Sonne; Dilectum, his beloved Sonne; and as speakes that Seraphicall Prophet, Electum Animae suae, such a sonne in whom his soule delighted;
Unigenitum his only begotten Son; Dilectum, his Beloved Son; and as speaks that Seraphical Prophet, Electum Spirits suae, such a son in whom his soul delighted;
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and for us Caytiffes not worthy the least crum of his mercy. And no lesse admirable is the love of Gods dearely beloved Sonne, to powre out his soule unto death for us and our salvation.
and for us Caitiffs not worthy the least crumb of his mercy. And no less admirable is the love of God's dearly Beloved Son, to pour out his soul unto death for us and our salvation.
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and if that were too little, he would purchase it with the price of his blood; which love to his Spouse, Cyrus observing, presently reinvested them to their pristine liberties and honours: Wherupon Tygranes spake unto his Queene: Cyrus is a most noble Prince; the Queene made answer, My affections were only bent on him that would have spent his dearest blood for me:
and if that were too little, he would purchase it with the price of his blood; which love to his Spouse, Cyrus observing, presently reinvested them to their pristine Liberties and honours: Whereupon Tygranes spoke unto his Queen: Cyrus is a most noble Prince; the Queen made answer, My affections were only bent on him that would have spent his dearest blood for me:
a fortiori, should we, espoused unto Christ, the Prince of the Kings of the Earth, fixe our hearts on him, that not onely resolved our freedome from Persian, but infernall thraldome, and purchased it with his precious Blood. To winde up in a word, here every eye may see whereon to rest his Soule, that it may be saved in that great and notable day;
a fortiori, should we, espoused unto christ, the Prince of the Kings of the Earth, fix our hearts on him, that not only resolved our freedom from Persian, but infernal thraldom, and purchased it with his precious Blood. To wind up in a word, Here every eye may see whereon to rest his Soul, that it may be saved in that great and notable day;
nor the Popish incruentall Masse, a Masse of horrible impieties; no Popes pardon, or, Aqua benedicta of theirs, to which they ascribe rare, incredible, both spirituall and corporall effects;
nor the Popish incruentall Mass, a Mass of horrible impieties; no Popes pardon, or, Aqua Benedicta of theirs, to which they ascribe rare, incredible, both spiritual and corporal effects;
herein, by our most precious faith, is salus recepta, salvation imbraced; in this faith, by the impresse of the Spirit, is salus obsignata, salvation sealed;
herein, by our most precious faith, is salus recepta, salvation embraced; in this faith, by the Impress of the Spirit, is salus obsignata, salvation sealed;
and while we sojourne in these terrene Tabernacles, the foundation of our glory, the rise and perfection is in and from this blood; whereby wee are made Kings and Priests unto our God. And this is the second branch wherein Christs love is manifested.
and while we sojourn in these terrene Tabernacles, the Foundation of our glory, the rise and perfection is in and from this blood; whereby we Are made Kings and Priests unto our God. And this is the second branch wherein Christ love is manifested.
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curbing luxury; tempering intemperate avarice, humbling hautinesse of spirit, and extinguishing the fire of fury: Will you a little more at large behold the majestie of as many as are truely made Kings?
curbing luxury; tempering intemperate avarice, humbling haughtiness of Spirit, and extinguishing the fire of fury: Will you a little more At large behold the majesty of as many as Are truly made Kings?
let dogges returne to their vomit; Hogs of Epicurus Heards, wallow in their obscene pleasures; Kites feed on caerrion; Beasts live like Beasts; yet our calling calls upon us to live like men, the chiefe of men, Kings, and Christian Kings. What therefore was Iosuahs injunction, ought to be ours, in theory & practice, viz. the exercise of pure Religion, to meditate in the Booke of the Law day and night, to observe,
let Dogs return to their vomit; Hogs of Epicurus Heards, wallow in their obscene pleasures; Kites feed on caerrion; Beasts live like Beasts; yet our calling calls upon us to live like men, the chief of men, Kings, and Christian Kings. What Therefore was Iosuahs injunction, ought to be ours, in theory & practice, viz. the exercise of pure Religion, to meditate in the Book of the Law day and night, to observe,
It is recorded in Ecclesiasticall History of Philadelphus, King of Aegypt, however hee had two hundred thousand volumes in his Library, yet hee sent the keeper of his Library, Demetrius, to the Iewes, to have the Booke of the Law, and the Translators, which we call the Septuagint. Such was his love to the Law: We need not send farre,
It is recorded in Ecclesiastical History of Philadelphus, King of Egypt, however he had two hundred thousand volumes in his Library, yet he sent the keeper of his Library, Demetrius, to the Iewes, to have the Book of the Law, and the Translators, which we call the septuagint. Such was his love to the Law: We need not send Far,
and if the best of desires be not thereto, to know and to doe, we are not worthy the name of Christians, much lesse the honour of Kings: but if wee shall make the profession and the practice of sincere Religion, our joy, our glory, and our crowne, and be found so doing, Kings we are here by grace, and shall reigne with the King of Kings hereafter in eternall glory: And thus I leave this,
and if the best of Desires be not thereto, to know and to do, we Are not worthy the name of Christians, much less the honour of Kings: but if we shall make the profession and the practice of sincere Religion, our joy, our glory, and our crown, and be found so doing, Kings we Are Here by grace, and shall Reign with the King of Kings hereafter in Eternal glory: And thus I leave this,
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Amongst the Heathen, one man sometime was both King and Priest; Rex idem hominum Phoebique sacerdos. St. Peter combines both together, Ye are a royall Priesthood.
among the Heathen, one man sometime was both King and Priest; Rex idem hominum Phoebus sacerdos. Saint Peter combines both together, You Are a royal Priesthood.
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St. Ambrose is plaine, Omnes filii Ecclesiae sacerdotes sunt, all the true children of the Church are Priests, spiritually Priests; whereof Clemens Alexandrinus renders this reason, Quia eorum caput Christus est Rex & Sacerdos, because Christ their head is both King and Priest. Then Priests wee are:
Saint Ambrose is plain, Omnes Sons Ecclesiae Sacerdotes sunt, all the true children of the Church Are Priests, spiritually Priests; whereof Clemens Alexandrian renders this reason, Quia Their caput Christus est Rex & Sacerdos, Because christ their head is both King and Priest. Then Priests we Are:
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to send up the Heraulds of our soules to the Mercy-seat, for our selves and others, that we may be healed, to purifie our selves when we approach the Temple; and to be holy in all manner of conversation: what other thing in Moses Law, did that his Act typifie, to put blood on the Priests eare, the thumbe of the right hand,
to send up the Heralds of our Souls to the Mercy-seat, for our selves and Others, that we may be healed, to purify our selves when we approach the Temple; and to be holy in all manner of Conversation: what other thing in Moses Law, did that his Act typify, to put blood on the Priests ear, the thumb of the right hand,
and the instruments of action, should be sanctified, and being sanctified, forget not to sacrifice, Cum sale, cum igne, cum thure, with discretion, fervor of love, prayer: subdue Arrogance; then we offer to the Lord a Calfe; overcome wee anger,
and the Instruments of actium, should be sanctified, and being sanctified, forget not to sacrifice, Cum sale, cum Ignite, cum thure, with discretion, fervor of love, prayer: subdue Arrogance; then we offer to the Lord a Calf; overcome we anger,
yes sure, not so poore, but thou hast a sacrifice, Si Zachei divitias non habes, si desint tibi duo minuta, &c, if thou hast not Zache his store, not so much as the widowes mites, no not a cup of cold water; offer to thy God, thy good will, and God takes it well, according to that, Coronat Deus intus Voluntatem, ubi non invenit facultatem.
yes sure, not so poor, but thou hast a sacrifice, Si Zachary Riches non habes, si desint tibi duo Minute, etc., if thou hast not Zacchaeus his store, not so much as the Widows mites, no not a cup of cold water; offer to thy God, thy good will, and God Takes it well, according to that, Coronat Deus intus Voluntatem, ubi non invenit facultatem.
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2. NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, the goods of our bodies; so the Apostle supplicates the Romanes: how this may be, golden mouthed Chrysostome instructs elegantly, Let thy eye behold no evill,
2., the goods of our bodies; so the Apostle supplicates the Romans: how this may be, golden mouthed Chrysostom instructs elegantly, Let thy eye behold no evil,
NONLATINALPHABET, so thy eye is a sacrifice: thy tongue speak no evill, NONLATINALPHABET, and it is an oblation, thy hand act no evill, NONLATINALPHABET and it is become a burnt Offering; so order all other parts in Gods service,
, so thy eye is a sacrifice: thy tongue speak no evil,, and it is an oblation, thy hand act no evil, and it is become a burned Offering; so order all other parts in God's service,
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and so they are made Gods sacrifices: Lastly, NONLATINALPHABET, the goods of our minde, Prayers perfumed with faith, incensed with zeale to make them as incense, daily and duly presented by the hands of Christ Iesus, to that God which heareth prayers, and to close with our God in praises, and praise him for all his mercies, from the morning of our youth, to the mid-day of our strength; even to the evening of our dayes, till our Sunne set, that when the Sonne of righteousnesse shall appeare, we may beare with Cherubins and Seraphins a part in their heavenly Hallelujah, world without end.
and so they Are made God's Sacrifices: Lastly,, the goods of our mind, Prayers perfumed with faith, incensed with zeal to make them as incense, daily and duly presented by the hands of christ Iesus, to that God which hears Prayers, and to close with our God in praises, and praise him for all his Mercies, from the morning of our youth, to the midday of our strength; even to the evening of our days, till our Sun Set, that when the Son of righteousness shall appear, we may bear with Cherubim and Seraphim a part in their heavenly Hallelujah, world without end.
