they_o believe_v and_o in_o the_o hope_n of_o it_o walk_v with_o god_n as_o our_o apostle_n prove_v at_o large_a chap._n 11._o howbeit_o the_o way_n that_o be_v the_o mean_n and_o cause_n of_o communicate_v the_o heavenly_a inheritance_n unto_o they_o namely_o by_o the_o mediation_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v but_o obscure_o represent_v not_o illustrious_o manifest_v as_o it_o be_v now_o life_n and_o immortality_n be_v bring_v to_o light_n by_o the_o gospel_n and_o as_o these_o thing_n be_v true_a so_o this_o interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n be_v consonant_n unto_o the_o analogy_n of_o faith_n be_v safe_a only_o we_o may_v inquire_v whether_o it_o be_v that_o which_o be_v peculiar_o intend_v by_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n or_o no_o the_o comment_n of_o grotius_n on_o these_o word_n be_v that_o the_o apostle_n signify_v super_fw-la aetherias_fw-la sedes_fw-la via_fw-la eo_fw-la ducens_fw-la est_fw-la evangelium_fw-la praecepta_fw-la habens_fw-la verè_fw-la coelestia_fw-la eam_fw-la viam_fw-la christus_fw-la primus_fw-la patefecit_fw-la aditumque_fw-la fecit_fw-la omnibus_fw-la ad_fw-la summum_fw-la coelum_fw-la pervenit_fw-la quidem_fw-la eo_fw-la abrahamus_n jacobus_n ut_fw-la videre_fw-la est_fw-la mat._n 8._o 11._o &_o alii_fw-la viri_fw-la eximii_fw-la ut_fw-la videbimus_fw-la infra_fw-la cap._n 11._o 40._o sed_fw-la hi_o eo_fw-la pervenerunt_fw-la quasi_fw-la per_fw-la machinam_fw-la non_fw-la viam_fw-la extraordinariâ_fw-la quâdum_fw-la et_fw-la rarâ_fw-la dei_fw-la dispensatione_fw-la but_o these_o thing_n be_v most_o remote_a from_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n not_o only_o in_o this_o place_n but_o in_o the_o whole_a scripture_n also_o for_o 1._o how_o far_o the_o gospel_n be_v this_o way_n into_o the_o holy_a shall_v be_v declare_v immediate_o that_o it_o be_v so_o because_o of_o the_o heavenly_a precept_n which_o it_o give_v that_o be_v which_o be_v not_o give_v under_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v most_o untrue_a 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the_o revelation_n of_o the_o doctrine_n or_o precept_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v no_o duty_n of_o that_o office_n nor_o do_v it_o belong_v thereunto_o that_o he_o do_v as_o the_o prophet_n of_o the_o church_n but_o all_o his_o sacerdotal_a act_n be_v towards_o god_n in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o church_n as_o have_v be_v prove_v 3._o that_o the_o ancient_a patriarch_n go_v to_o heaven_n by_o a_o secret_a engine_n and_o that_o some_o of_o they_o only_o in_o a_o extraordinary_a way_n be_v plain_o to_o deny_v that_o they_o be_v save_v by_o faith_n in_o the_o promise_a seed_n that_o be_v that_o they_o be_v not_o save_v by_o the_o mediation_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v contrary_a unto_o the_o whole_a oeconomy_n of_o god_n in_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o church_n and_o many_o express_a testimony_n of_o the_o scripture_n these_o socinian_n fiction_n do_v not_o cure_v but_o corrupt_v the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o turn_v away_o the_o mind_n of_o man_n from_o the_o truth_n unto_o fable_n we_o shall_v therefore_o yet_o far_o inquire_v into_o the_o true_a meaning_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o these_o word_n the_o apostle_n by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d intend_v the_o same_o with_o ver_fw-la 3._o he_o call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o holy_a of_o holies_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o sanctuary_n 〈◊〉_d whereinto_o the_o high_a priest_n alone_o can_v enter_v once_o a_o year_n as_o he_o declare_v in_o the_o forego_n verse_n only_o whereas_o he_o there_o speak_v of_o the_o material_a fabric_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o the_o thing_n contain_v in_o it_o here_o he_o design_n what_o be_v signify_v thereby_o for_o he_o declare_v not_o what_o these_o thing_n be_v but_o what_o the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v signify_v in_o and_o by_o they_o now_o in_o that_o most_o holy_a place_n be_v all_o the_o sign_n and_o pledge_n of_o the_o gracious_a presence_n of_o god_n the_o testimony_n of_o our_o reconciliation_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o atonement_n and_o our_o peace_n with_o he_o thereby_o wherefore_o to_o enter_v into_o these_o holies_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o access_n with_o liberty_n freedom_n and_o boldness_n into_o the_o gracious_a presence_n of_o god_n on_o the_o account_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o peace_n make_v with_o he_o this_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o plain_o and_o positive_o declare_v chap._n 10._o 19_o 20_o 21_o 22._o that_o i_o somewhat_o admire_v so_o many_o worthy_a and_o learned_a expositor_n shall_v utter_o miss_v of_o his_o meaning_n in_o this_o place_n the_o holies_n then_o be_v the_o gracious_a presence_n of_o god_n whereunto_o believer_n draw_v nigh_o in_o the_o confidence_n of_o the_o atonement_n make_v for_o they_o and_o acceptance_n thereon_o see_v rom._n 5._o 1_o 2_o 3._o ephes._n 2._o 14_o 15_o 16_o 17_o 18._o heb._n 4._o 14_o 15._o chap._n 10._o 19_o the_o atonement_n be_v make_v and_o receive_v by_o faith_n conscience_n be_v purge_v bondage_n and_o fear_n be_v remove_v believer_n do_v now_o under_o the_o gospel_n enter_v with_o boldness_n into_o this_o gracious_a presence_n of_o god_n 2._o we_o must_v consider_v what_o be_v the_o way_n into_o these_o holies_n which_o be_v not_o yet_o make_v manifest_a and_o here_o also_o expositor_n indulge_v unto_o many_o conjecture_n very_o needless_o as_o i_o suppose_v for_o the_o apostle_n do_v elsewhere_o express_o declare_v himself_o and_o interpret_v his_o own_o meaning_n namely_o chap._n 10._o 19_o 20._o this_o way_n be_v no_o other_o but_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n the_o true_a high_a priest_n of_o the_o church_n for_o by_o the_o entrance_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n into_o the_o most_o holy_a place_n with_o blood_n the_o holy_a ghost_n do_v signify_v that_o the_o way_n into_o it_o namely_o for_o believer_n to_o enter_v by_o be_v only_o the_o one_o true_a sacrifice_n which_o he_o be_v to_o offer_v and_o to_o be_v and_o according_o to_o give_v a_o indication_n of_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o their_o type_n when_o he_o expire_v on_o the_o cross_n have_v offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n for_o the_o expiation_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o veil_n of_o the_o temple_n which_o enclose_v and_o secure_v this_o holy_a place_n from_o any_o entrance_n into_o it_o be_v rend_v from_o the_o top_n to_o the_o bottom_n whereby_o it_o be_v lay_v open_a unto_o all_o matth._n 27._o 51._o and_o a_o evidence_n this_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n christ_n offer_v his_o great_a expiatory_a sacrifice_n in_o his_o death_n here_o on_o earth_n a_o true_a and_o real_a sacrifice_n and_o that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o act_n of_o power_n after_o his_o ascension_n metaphorical_o call_v a_o sacrifice_n as_o the_o socinian_o dream_n for_o until_o that_o sacrifice_n be_v offer_v the_o way_n can_v not_o be_v open_v into_o the_o holies_n which_o it_o be_v immediate_o after_o his_o death_n and_o signify_v by_o the_o rent_v of_o the_o veil_n this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o only_a way_n whereby_o we_o enter_v into_o the_o most_o holy_a 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as_o also_o of_o good_a and_o evil_n in_o their_o practice_n which_o shall_v preserve_v they_o from_o atheism_n and_o bestiality_n neither_o do_v we_o ever_o see_v any_o man_n give_v himself_o up_o to_o the_o unbelief_n of_o these_o thing_n but_o that_o immediate_o he_o cast_v off_o all_o consideration_n of_o any_o public_a or_o private_a good_a but_o what_o be_v centre_v in_o himself_o and_o the_o satisfaction_n of_o his_o lusts._n but_o it_o will_v be_v ask_v whether_o the_o belief_n of_o the_o immortality_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o secure_v religion_n without_o the_o addition_n of_o this_o article_n of_o the_o resurrection_n this_o indeed_o some_o among_o the_o ancient_a heathen_n have_v faint_a apprehension_n of_o without_o any_o guess_n at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o body_n and_o some_o of_o they_o also_o who_o be_v most_o steady_a in_o that_o persuasion_n have_v some_o thought_n also_o of_o such_o a_o restauration_n of_o all_o thing_n as_o wherein_o 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〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o your_o work_n that_o be_v of_o obedience_n in_o general_n the_o work_n of_o faith_n and_o of_o your_o labour_n of_o love_n namely_o in_o particular_a and_o eminent_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o we_o observe_v be_v pass_v by_o in_o some_o translation_n but_o without_o cause_n the_o original_a copy_n be_v uniform_a in_o it_o and_o the_o parallel_a place_n do_v express_o require_v it_o 1_o thes._n 1._o 3._o there_o be_v in_o the_o remain_a part_n of_o this_o verse_n which_o depend_v on_o these_o word_n 1._o what_o the_o apostle_n ascribe_v unto_o these_o hebrew_n which_o be_v the_o labour_n of_o love_n 2._o the_o way_n whereby_o they_o evidence_v this_o labour_n of_o love_n they_o show_v it_o 3._o the_o object_n of_o it_o and_o that_o be_v the_o saint_n 4._o the_o formal_a reason_n and_o principal_a motive_n unto_o it_o which_o be_v the_o name_n of_o god_n for_o his_o name_n sake_n 5._o the_o way_n of_o its_o exercise_n it_o be_v by_o ministration_n 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by_o jesus_n christ_n luke_n 2._o 14._o neither_o be_v there_o any_o thing_n of_o it_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n but_o what_o be_v derive_v from_o the_o gospel_n all_o thing_n be_v at_o first_o make_v in_o a_o state_n of_o love_n that_o rectitude_n order_n peace_n and_o harmony_n which_o be_v in_o the_o whole_a creation_n be_v a_o impression_n from_o and_o a_o expression_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o our_o love_n towards_o he_o be_v the_o bond_n of_o that_o perfection_n and_o the_o stability_n of_o that_o state_n and_o condition_n the_o whole_a beauty_n of_o the_o creation_n below_o consist_v in_o this_o namely_o in_o man_n love_a god_n above_o all_o and_o all_o other_o thing_n in_o he_o and_o for_o he_o according_a as_o they_o do_v participate_v of_o and_o express_v his_o glory_n and_o
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the_o gospel_n as_o you_o have_v embrace_v and_o think_v according_a unto_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n than_o you_o have_v love_n else_o you_o have_v none_o at_o all_o how_o little_a either_o unity_n or_o love_n have_v be_v promote_v by_o such_o principle_n and_o practice_n be_v now_o evident_a yea_o how_o much_o division_n animosity_n and_o mutual_a alienation_n of_o mind_n and_o affection_n have_v be_v increase_v by_o they_o for_o my_o part_n i_o shall_v be_v sorry_a that_o any_o man_n live_v shall_v out-go_v i_o in_o earnest_a desire_n that_o all_o the_o people_n of_o god_n be_v agree_v and_o unite_v as_o in_o faith_n and_o love_n so_o also_o in_o the_o same_o way_n of_o worship_n in_o all_o thing_n however_o i_o know_v my_o desire_n unto_o that_o end_n be_v sincere_a but_o that_o there_o can_v be_v no_o love_n or_o no_o due_a exercise_n of_o it_o until_o that_o be_v accomplish_v i_o be_o not_o persuade_v i_o do_v not_o believe_v yea_o i_o judge_v that_o if_o ever_o it_o be_v it_o 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render_v sure_o it_o be_v meet_v to_o be_v say_v unto_o god_n i_o have_v bear_v i_o will_v not_o offend_v and_o that_o proper_o and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v of_o common_a use_n in_o the_o greek_a tongue_n in_o assertory_n oath_n so_o demosthenes_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o swear_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o he_o will_v destroy_v philip._n the_o vulgar_a latin_a render_v it_o by_o nisi_fw-la that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d contrary_a to_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o ancient_n chrysostome_n oecumenius_n and_o theophylact_fw-mi as_o some_o of_o the_o expositor_n of_o the_o roman_a church_n do_v acknowledge_v but_o yet_o that_o manner_n of_o expression_n denote_v a_o sense_n not_o unusual_a in_o the_o scripture_n for_o there_o be_v a_o intimation_n in_o it_o of_o a_o reserve_a condition_n render_v the_o say_n ensue_a a_o most_o sacred_a oath_n unless_o i_o bless_v thou_o let_v i_o not_o be_v trust_v in_o as_o god_n or_o the_o like_a but_o the_o formality_n of_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n be_v neither_o in_o genesis_n nor_o here_o express_v only_a respect_n be_v have_v unto_o what_o he_o affirm_v by_o myself_o have_v i_o swear_v sure_o undoubted_o the_o promise_n itself_o be_v express_v in_o those_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d etc._n etc._n blessing_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o and_o multiply_v i_o will_v multiply_v thou_o our_o apostle_n render_v the_o word_n of_o moses_n exact_o gen._n 22._o 17._o only_o where_o it_o be_v say_v there_o i_o will_v multiply_v thy_o seed_n he_o express_v it_o by_o i_o will_v multiply_v thou_o which_o be_v all_o one_o or_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n for_o he_o can_v be_v no_o way_n multiply_v but_o in_o his_o seed_n and_o he_o proceed_v no_o far_o with_o the_o word_n of_o the_o promise_n as_o be_v not_o concern_v in_o what_o follow_v for_o although_o his_o seed_n be_v actual_o multiply_v yet_o it_o be_v abraham_n himself_o who_o be_v bless_v therein_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a in_o this_o 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reduplication_n be_v a_o pure_a hebraisme_n vehement_o affirm_v the_o thing_n promise_v and_o have_v in_o it_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o oath_n it_o also_o intend_v and_o extend_v the_o matter_n promise_v blessing_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o i_o will_v do_v so_o without_o fail_n i_o will_v do_v so_o great_o without_o measure_n and_o eternal_o without_o end_n and_o this_o kind_n of_o asseveration_n be_v common_a in_o the_o hebrew_n gen._n 2._o 17._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o the_o day_n thou_o eat_v thereof_o die_v thou_o shall_v die_v thou_o shall_v assure_o die_v be_v certain_o obnoxious_a unto_o death_n it_o may_v be_v also_o that_o the_o double_a death_n temporal_a and_o eternal_a be_v include_v therein_o see_v gen._n 37._o 33._o 2_o king_n 2._o 23._o 1_o sam._n 23._o 22._o josh._n 24._o 10._o jer._n 23._o 17._o dan._n 11._o 10._o we_o have_v need_n of_o every_o thing_n that_o any_o way_n evidence_v the_o stability_n of_o god_n promise_v to_o 1_o be_v represent_v unto_o we_o for_o the_o encouragement_n and_o confirmation_n of_o our_o faith_n as_o god_n redouble_v the_o word_n at_o the_o first_o give_v out_o of_o the_o promise_n unto_o abraham_n for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o his_o faith_n so_o be_v the_o same_o here_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n that_o it_o may_v have_v the_o same_o effect_n upon_o we_o and_o two_o thing_n especial_o god_n seem_v to_o impress_v upon_o our_o mind_n in_o this_o vehemency_n of_o expression_n 1_o the_o sincerity_n of_o his_o intention_n without_o reserve_n 2_o the_o stability_n of_o his_o purpose_n without_o alteration_n and_o change_n it_o be_v to_o signify_v both_o these_o that_o such_o emphatical_a vehement_a expression_n be_v use_v even_o among_o man_n and_o both_o these_o unbelief_n be_v apt_a to_o question_v in_o god_n he_o that_o believe_v not_o make_v god_n a_o liar_n 1_o joh._n 5._o 10._o he_o be_v a_o liar_n who_o in_o his_o promise_n intend_v not_o what_o his_o word_n signify_v but_o have_v other_o reserve_v in_o his_o mind_n and_o he_o who_o have_v promise_v change_v without_o cause_n both_o these_o do_v unbelief_n impute_v to_o god_n which_o make_v it_o a_o sin_n of_o so_o heinous_a a_o nature_n the_o first_o time_n god_n use_v this_o kind_n of_o reduplication_n it_o be_v in_o his_o threaten_n of_o death_n unto_o the_o transgression_n of_o the_o command_n gen._n 2._o 17._o in_o the_o day_n thou_o eat_v thereof_o die_v thou_o shall_v die_v and_o that_o which_o satan_n delude_v our_o first_o parent_n by_o be_v in_o persuade_v they_o that_o there_o be_v not_o sincerity_n in_o what_o god_n have_v say_v but_o that_o he_o have_v reserve_v to_o himself_o that_o it_o shall_v be_v otherwise_o the_o serpent_n say_v unto_o the_o woman_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d die_a you_o shall_v not_o die_v gen._n 3._o 4._o but_o this_o be_v direct_o contrary_a unto_o what_o god_n have_v express_o affirm_v how_o can_v satan_n imagine_v that_o the_o woman_n will_v immediate_o consent_v unto_o he_o against_o the_o express_a word_n of_o god_n wherefore_o he_o use_v this_o artifice_n to_o prevail_v with_o she_o that_o although_o god_n have_v speak_v those_o word_n yet_o he_o have_v a_o reserve_v to_o himself_o that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v unto_o they_o indeed_o as_o he_o have_v speak_v ver_fw-la 5._o by_o these_o mean_n unbelief_n enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o have_v ever_o since_o wrought_v effectual_o in_o the_o same_o kind_n there_o be_v no_o promise_n of_o god_n so_o plain_o express_v but_o unbelief_n be_v ready_a to_o suggest_v innumerable_a exception_n why_o it_o shall_v have_v such_o reserve_v accompany_v of_o it_o as_o that_o it_o do_v not_o belong_v unto_o we_o most_o of_o these_o exception_n we_o gather_v from_o ourselves_o and_o be_v it_o not_o for_o they_o we_o suppose_v we_o can_v believe_v the_o promise_n well_o enough_o but_o the_o truth_n be_v when_o we_o be_v call_v to_o believe_v when_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n so_o to_o do_v when_o we_o pretend_v that_o we_o be_v willing_a and_o desirous_a to_o do_v so_o be_v it_o not_o for_o such_o and_o such_o thing_n in_o ourselves_o it_o be_v the_o sincerity_n of_o god_n in_o his_o promise_n we_o all_o in_o question_n and_o we_o think_v that_o although_o he_o propose_v the_o promise_n unto_o we_o and_o command_v we_o to_o believe_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o his_o intention_n and_o purpose_n that_o we_o shall_v do_v so_o or_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n promise_v by_o the_o purpose_n of_o god_n i_o do_v not_o here_o intend_v the_o eternal_a purpose_n of_o his_o will_n concern_v the_o effect_n and_o event_n of_o thing_n about_o which_o we_o be_v call_v to_o exercise_v neither_o faith_n nor_o unbelief_n until_o they_o be_v manifest_v but_o the_o whole_a rule_n of_o our_o duty_n be_v in_o god_n command_n and_o the_o faith_n require_v of_o we_o consist_v in_o this_o that_o if_o we_o comply_v with_o what_o god_n prescribe_v we_o shall_v enjoy_v what_o he_o promise_v if_o we_o believe_v we_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o herein_o to_o question_v the_o truth_n or_o sincerity_n of_o god_n be_v a_o high_a effect_n of_o unbelief_n this_o distrust_n therefore_o god_n remove_v by_o the_o reduplication_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o promise_n that_o we_o may_v know_v he_o be_v in_o good_a earnest_n in_o what_o he_o express_v the_o like_a may_v be_v speak_v concern_v the_o stability_n of_o the_o promise_n with_o respect_n unto_o change_n which_o because_o it_o must_v be_v particular_o afterward_o speak_v unto_o shall_v be_v here_o omit_v and_o these_o thing_n we_o have_v need_n of_o if_o we_o think_v otherwise_o we_o know_v little_a of_o the_o nature_n of_o faith_n or_o unbelief_n of_o our_o own_o weakness_n the_o efficacy_n of_o the_o deceit_n of_o satan_n or_o the_o manifold_a opposition_n which_o
where_o before_o jesus_n be_v enter_v for_o we_o which_o determine_v the_o ambiguity_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o our_o forerunner_n be_v enter_v but_o the_o forerunner_n be_v enter_v for_o we_o verse_n 17_o 18_o 19_o 20._o wherein_o god_n will_v more_o abundant_o to_o manifest_v unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n the_o immutability_n of_o his_o counsel_n interpose_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n that_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n in_o which_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o god_n to_o deceive_v we_o may_v have_v strong_a prevail_v consolation_n who_o have_v flee_v for_o refuge_n to_o lay_v hold_n on_o the_o hope_n set_v before_o we_o which_o we_o have_v as_o a_o anchor_n of_o the_o soul_n both_o safe_a and_o steadfast_a and_o which_o enter_v into_o that_o within_o the_o veil_n whither_o the_o forerunner_n be_v for_o we_o enter_v jesus_n make_v a_o high_a priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n sundry_a thing_n be_v observable_a in_o these_o word_n 1_o the_o introduction_n unto_o the_o application_n of_o the_o forego_n discourse_n to_o the_o use_n of_o all_o believer_n wherein_o 2_o the_o design_n of_o god_n in_o the_o confirmation_n of_o his_o promise_n by_o his_o oath_n which_o be_v to_o manifest_v the_o immutability_n of_o his_o counsel_n and_o this_o be_v amplify_v 1_o by_o the_o frame_n purpose_n or_o mind_n of_o god_n therein_o he_o be_v willing_a 2_o by_o the_o manner_n how_o he_o will_v declare_v his_o mind_n herein_o more_o abundant_o namely_o than_o can_v be_v do_v by_o a_o single_a promise_n it_o give_v not_o a_o further_a stability_n unto_o his_o word_n but_o manifest_v his_o willingness_n to_o have_v it_o believe_v 3_o the_o person_n be_v describe_v unto_o who_o god_n be_v thus_o willing_a to_o show_v the_o immutability_n of_o his_o counsel_n who_o be_v the_o heir_n of_o promise_n that_o be_v all_z and_o only_o those_o who_o be_v so_o 4_o the_o way_n be_v express_v whereby_o god_n will_v thus_o manifest_v the_o immutability_n of_o his_o counsel_n namely_o by_o two_o immutable_a thing_n that_o be_v his_o promise_n and_o his_o oath_n which_o 5_o be_v prove_v to_o be_v sufficient_a evidence_n thereof_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o he_o by_o who_o they_o be_v make_v and_o give_v it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v 6_o the_o especial_a end_n of_o this_o whole_a design_n of_o god_n with_o respect_n unto_o all_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n be_v say_v to_o be_v that_o they_o may_v have_v strong_a consolation_n and_o thereon_o they_o be_v 7_o further_o describe_v by_o the_o way_n and_o mean_n they_o use_v to_o obtain_v the_o promise_n and_o the_o consolation_n design_v unto_o they_o therein_o they_o fly_v for_o refuge_n to_o the_o hope_v set_v before_o they_o the_o efficacy_n whereof_o be_v 8_o declare_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o in_o comparison_n unto_o a_o anchor_n which_o we_o have_v as_o a_o anchor_n further_a amplify_v 1_o from_o its_o property_n it_o be_v sure_a or_o safe_a and_o steadfast_a and_o also_o 2_o from_o its_o use_n it_o enter_v into_o that_o within_o the_o veil_n and_o this_o use_n 9_o be_v so_o express_v that_o occasion_n may_v be_v thence_o take_v to_o return_v unto_o that_o from_o which_o he_o have_v digress_v chap._n 5._o 12._o namely_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ._n and_o 10_o the_o mention_n thereof_o he_o so_o introduce_v according_a to_o his_o usual_a manner_n as_o also_o to_o manifest_v the_o great_a benefit_n and_o advantage_n of_o our_o enter_v by_o hope_n into_o that_o within_o the_o veil_n namely_o 1_o because_o christ_n be_v there_o 2_o because_o he_o be_v enter_v thither_o as_o our_o forerunner_n 3_o from_o the_o office_n wherewith_o he_o be_v there_o vest_v call_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n as_o he_o have_v declare_v chap._n 5._o 12._o all_o which_o must_v be_v open_v as_o they_o occur_v in_o the_o text._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v say_v many_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o which_o cause_n respect_n may_v be_v have_v unto_o the_o 〈◊〉_d word_n immediate_o forego_v a_o oath_n among_o man_n be_v unto_o they_o a_o end_n of_o strife_n so_o a_o reason_n be_v thence_o infer_v why_o god_n shall_v interpose_v himself_o by_o a_o oath_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o the_o word_n be_v render_v by_o some_o as_o we_o have_v see_v propter_fw-la quod_fw-la or_o propterea_fw-la in_o for_o propter_fw-la be_v not_o unusual_a and_o this_o then_o be_v the_o coherence_n whereas_o mankind_n do_v consent_n herein_o that_o a_o oath_n in_o thing_n capable_a of_o no_o other_o proof_n or_o demonstration_n shall_v end_v controversy_n satisfy_v doubt_n and_o put_v a_o issue_n to_o contradiction_n difference_n and_o strife_n god_n take_v the_o same_o way_n in_o a_o infinite_a gracious_a condescension_n to_o give_v full_a satisfaction_n in_o this_o matter_n unto_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n for_o what_o can_v they_o require_v further_o will_v they_o not_o rest_v in_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n who_o in_o doubtful_a case_n do_v and_o will_v acquiesce_v in_o the_o oath_n of_o man_n what_o way_n can_v be_v more_o suit_v unto_o their_o peace_n and_o consolation_n and_o such_o be_v god_n love_n and_o grace_n that_o he_o will_v omit_v nothing_o that_o may_v tend_v thereunto_o though_o in_o such_o way_n of_o condescension_n as_o no_o creature_n will_v or_o can_v or_o aught_o to_o have_v expect_v before_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o mercy_n have_v declare_v themselves_o therein_o or_o this_o expression_n may_v respect_v the_o whole_a subject_a matter_n treat_v of_o and_o so_o the_o word_n be_v render_v in_o quo_fw-la or_o in_fw-la qua_fw-la re_fw-mi in_o which_o case_n or_o matter_n and_o this_o our_o translation_n seem_v to_o respect_n render_v it_o wherein_o then_o the_o word_n direct_v unto_o the_o introduction_n of_o the_o end_n of_o god_n oath_n express_v in_o the_o word_n follow_v in_o this_o matter_n god_n swear_v by_o himself_o that_o thereby_o the_o heir_n of_o promise_n may_v not_o only_o be_v settle_v in_o faith_n but_o moreover_o receive_v therewithal_o strong_a consolation_n and_o this_o import_n of_o the_o word_n we_o shall_v adhere_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d god_n will_v hereunto_o all_o that_o follow_v be_v resolve_v it_o be_v all_o 〈◊〉_d found_v in_o the_o will_n of_o god_n and_o two_o thing_n may_v be_v denote_v hereby_o 1_o the_o inclination_n and_o disposition_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n he_o be_v free_a he_o be_v not_o averse_a from_o it_o this_o be_v that_o which_o be_v general_o intend_v when_o we_o say_v we_o be_v willing_a unto_o any_o thing_n that_o be_v propose_v unto_o we_o that_o be_v we_o be_v free_a and_o not_o averse_a unto_o it_o so_o may_v god_n be_v say_v to_o be_v willing_a to_o have_v a_o inclination_n and_o a_o affection_n unto_o the_o work_n or_o to_o be_v ready_a for_o it_o as_o he_o speak_v in_o another_o place_n with_o his_o whole_a heart_n and_o with_o his_o whole_a soul_n jer._n 32._o 41._o but_o although_o there_o be_v a_o truth_n herein_o as_o to_o the_o mind_n and_o will_n of_o god_n towards_o believer_n and_o their_o consolation_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o what_o be_v here_o peculiar_o intend_v wherefore_o 2_o a_o determinate_a act_n and_o purpose_n of_o the_o will_n of_o god_n be_v design_v herein_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v god_n purpose_v or_o determine_v so_o be_v the_o same_o act_n of_o god_n express_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d rom._n 9_o 22._o what_o if_o god_n willing_a to_o show_v his_o wrath_n that_o be_v purpose_v or_o determine_v so_o to_o do_v and_o this_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o it_o respect_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o same_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ephes._n 1._o 11._o wherefore_o god_n willing_a be_v god_n in_o sovereign_a grace_n and_o from_o especial_a love_n free_o purpose_v and_o determine_v in_o himself_o to_o do_v the_o thing_n express_v unto_o the_o relief_n and_o comfort_n of_o believer_n the_o sovereign_a will_n of_o god_n be_v the_o sole_a spring_n and_o cause_n of_o all_o the_o grace_n mercy_n and_o consolation_n that_o believer_n be_v make_v partaker_n of_o in_o this_o world_n so_o be_v it_o here_o propose_v 1._o thereinto_o alone_o be_v all_o grace_n and_o consolation_n resolve_v god_n will_v it_o shall_v be_v so_o man_n be_v fall_v off_o from_o the_o grace_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o be_v every_o way_n come_v short_a of_o his_o glory_n have_v no_o way_n leave_v in_o nor_o by_o himself_o to_o obtain_v any_o grace_n any_o relief_n any_o mercy_n any_o consolation_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o the_o least_o obligation_n on_o god_n in_o point_n of_o justice_n promise_v or_o covenant_n to_o give_v any_o grace_n unto_o to_o bestow_v any_o mercy_n or_o favour_n upon_o
in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o mass_n it_o be_v so_o far_o from_o truth_n as_o that_o the_o contrary_n be_v irrefragable_o true_a and_o certain_a for_o if_o he_o indeed_o have_v need_n of_o other_o priest_n to_o carry_v on_o his_o office_n he_o do_v not_o continue_v the_o administration_n of_o it_o himself_o or_o all_o the_o apostle_n arguing_n against_o the_o perpetuity_n of_o the_o aaronical_a priesthood_n be_v invalid_a but_o because_o i_o be_o not_o willing_a to_o engage_v in_o any_o thing_n controversial_a beyond_o what_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a i_o shall_v only_o tender_v some_o consideration_n evidence_v that_o no_o such_o thing_n as_o a_o sacrifice_n can_v be_v include_v in_o that_o expression_n he_o bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n and_o so_o proceed_v 1._o the_o process_n of_o the_o story_n direct_v unto_o another_o sense_n of_o word_n abraham_n be_v now_o return_v with_o his_o force_n unto_o the_o valley_n of_o shaveh_n which_o be_v the_o king_n dale_n ver_fw-la 17._o a_o place_n not_o far_o from_o jerusalem_n call_v as_o it_o be_v likely_a the_o king_n dale_n from_o melchisedec_n unto_o who_o it_o belong_v where_o afterward_o absalon_n build_v a_o pillar_n for_o the_o memorial_n of_o his_o name_n 2_o sam._n 18._o 18._o here_o probable_o he_o continue_v for_o a_o while_n as_o to_o refresh_v his_o own_o people_n so_o to_o stay_v for_o the_o come_n of_o the_o king_n of_o sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n for_o upon_o their_o defeat_n in_o the_o battle_n they_o have_v leave_v the_o plain_n and_o flee_v into_o the_o mountain_n ver_fw-la 10._o give_v up_o the_o city_n with_o all_o their_o spoil_n unto_o the_o conqueror_n but_o now_o hear_v of_o the_o success_n of_o abraham_n and_o his_o recovery_n of_o the_o captive_n with_o their_o good_n they_o resort_v unto_o he_o for_o relief_n he_o who_o intend_v to_o restore_v all_o unto_o they_o stay_v for_o they_o as_o it_o be_v probable_a some_o day_n in_o the_o king_n dale_n now_o it_o be_v the_o manner_n in_o those_o country_n where_o any_o force_n be_v on_o a_o expedition_n that_o those_o in_o their_o way_n who_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o they_o do_v bring_v forth_o supply_v of_o bread_n and_o wine_n or_o water_n for_o their_o refreshment_n for_o the_o neglect_v of_o this_o duty_n wherein_o they_o break_v the_o law_n of_o friendship_n and_o hospitality_n do_v gideon_n so_o severe_o punish_v the_o inhabitant_n of_o succoth_n and_o penuel_n judge_n 8._o 5_o 6_o 7_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16._o and_o the_o observance_n of_o this_o duty_n be_v record_v unto_o the_o commendation_n of_o barzillai_n the_o gileadite_n who_o send_v refreshment_n unto_o david_n and_o his_o army_n for_o he_o say_v the_o people_n be_v hungry_a and_o thirsty_a and_o weary_a in_o the_o wilderness_n 2_o sam._n 17._o 27_o 28_o 29._o in_o this_o state_n of_o thing_n melchisedec_n be_v the_o neighbour_n friend_n and_o confederate_a of_o abraham_n when_o he_o come_v with_o his_o army_n and_o abode_n so_o near_o unto_o he_o bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n for_o their_o refreshment_n which_o be_v a_o mere_a civil_a action_n our_o apostle_n take_v no_o notice_n of_o it_o and_o they_o who_o can_v discover_v a_o sacrifice_n in_o this_o expression_n have_v either_o more_o skill_n in_o the_o open_v of_o mystery_n than_o he_o have_v or_o a_o better_a invention_n in_o coin_v groundless_a fable_n and_o imagination_n of_o their_o own_o 2._o this_o act_n of_o melchisedec_n be_v immediate_o subjoin_v unto_o the_o mention_n of_o he_o as_o king_n be_v a_o instance_n of_o kingly_a power_n and_o munificence_n melchisedec_n king_n of_o salem_n bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n after_o this_o be_v add_v and_o he_o be_v a_o priest_n of_o the_o most_o high_a god_n which_o be_v a_o plain_a introduction_n of_o and_o preparation_n for_o the_o expression_n of_o his_o exercise_n of_o that_o office_n in_o his_o blessing_n of_o abraham_n which_o ensue_v in_o the_o next_o word_n the_o romanist_n contend_v that_o vaughan_n in_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v reditive_a give_v a_o reason_n of_o what_o be_v before_o affirm_v he_o bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n because_o he_o be_v the_o priest_n of_o the_o high_a god_n but_o as_o this_o offer_v force_n to_o the_o universal_a usage_n of_o that_o particle_n which_o be_v connexive_a only_o so_o it_o will_v not_o serve_v their_o occasion_n for_o they_o will_v have_v it_o that_o melchisedec_n only_o offer_v this_o sacrifice_n of_o bread_n and_o wine_n whereas_o if_o the_o reason_n why_o he_o do_v so_o be_v because_o he_o be_v the_o priest_n of_o the_o high_a god_n than_o every_o one_o who_o be_v so_o be_v in_o like_a manner_n to_o offer_v the_o same_o sacrifice_n and_o whereas_o they_o place_v the_o whole_a especial_a nature_n of_o the_o melchisedecian_a priesthood_n in_o this_o his_o sacrifice_n if_o this_o be_v common_a to_o he_o with_o all_o other_o than_o be_v he_o not_o a_o priest_n of_o a_o particular_a order_n and_o so_o the_o whole_a discourse_n of_o the_o apostle_n be_v vain_a and_o impertinent_a but_o it_o be_v plain_a that_o he_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v with_o nor_o inference_n to_o make_v from_o his_o royal_a office_n or_o act_n do_v therefore_o omit_v this_o which_o evident_o be_v a_o act_n of_o kingly_a bounty_n 3._o the_o word_n here_o use_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o bring_v forth_o or_o cause_v to_o be_v bring_v forth_o bread_n and_o wine_n be_v no_o sacred_a word_n nor_o be_v ever_o use_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o express_v the_o sacred_a action_n of_o oblation_n or_o offer_v in_o sacrifice_n it_o be_v always_o a_o common_a action_n that_o be_v denote_v thereby_o 4._o the_o apostle_n silence_n in_o this_o matter_n cast_v this_o pretence_n out_o of_o all_o consideration_n his_o design_n be_v to_o evince_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n above_o that_o of_o levi_n from_o this_o particular_a consideration_n that_o he_o be_v a_o priest_n after_o the_o order_n of_o melchisedec_n to_o prove_v that_o he_o be_v so_o indeed_o and_o withal_o to_o show_v how_o great_a and_o excellent_a a_o person_n this_o melchisedec_n be_v who_o bear_v that_o office_n as_o a_o type_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o and_o also_o in_o how_o many_o thing_n the_o resemblance_n between_o the_o lord_n christ_n and_o he_o do_v consist_v wherein_o he_o be_v make_v like_o unto_o the_o son_n of_o god_n he_o propose_v unto_o consideration_n every_o minute_n circumstance_n of_o all_o that_o be_v speak_v of_o he_o and_o what_o also_o in_o common_a use_n ought_v to_o be_v speak_v of_o he_o but_o be_v not_o so_o be_v certain_o omit_v for_o some_o special_a reason_n and_o signification_n insist_v on_o some_o thing_n which_o no_o man_n can_v have_v conjecture_v to_o have_v be_v design_o significant_a if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n himself_o have_v not_o make_v the_o discovery_n thereof_o omit_v nothing_o that_o may_v confirm_v the_o truth_n or_o illustrate_v the_o evidence_n of_o his_o argument_n yet_o he_o whole_o pass_v by_o this_o passage_n without_o the_o least_o notice_n of_o it_o herein_o if_o the_o romanist_n may_v be_v believe_v in_o this_o accurate_a collection_n of_o all_o thing_n he_o omit_v nothing_o but_o only_o that_o wherein_o the_o essence_n and_o substance_n of_o his_o cause_n and_o plea_n do_v whole_o consist_v for_o this_o his_o offer_v of_o bread_n and_o wine_n in_o sacrifice_n they_o say_v be_v that_o thing_n alone_o wherein_o he_o be_v peculiar_o the_o type_n of_o christ_n and_o dispute_v with_o great_a vehemency_n that_o the_o resemblance_n between_o they_o consist_v herein_o alone_o although_o the_o apostle_n instance_n express_o in_o sundry_a other_o thing_n as_o we_o shall_v see_v more_o afterward_o and_o make_v no_o mention_n of_o this_o at_o all_o it_o be_v therefore_o clear_a as_o the_o daylight_n that_o he_o and_o they_o be_v diverse_o mind_v in_o this_o matter_n but_o if_o they_o be_v in_o the_o right_n certain_o never_o any_o man_n manage_v a_o argument_n unto_o less_o advantage_n than_o the_o apostle_n do_v that_o in_o this_o place_n wherein_o yet_o there_o be_v a_o appearance_n of_o so_o great_a accuracy_n and_o care_n for_o they_o do_v suppose_v that_o he_o scrupulous_o collect_v all_o circumstance_n belong_v unto_o the_o matter_n he_o treat_v of_o and_o some_o of_o they_o of_o a_o difficult_a application_n unto_o his_o purpose_n and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n omit_v that_o wherein_o the_o whole_a force_n of_o his_o argument_n do_v consist_v which_o be_v a_o failure_n not_o modest_o to_o be_v ascribe_v unto_o any_o person_n of_o sobriety_n or_o judgement_n wherefore_o we_o need_v not_o far_o trouble_v ourselves_o with_o those_o force_a and_o futilous_a pretence_n the_o reason_n why_o the_o apostle_n mention_n melchisedec_n as_o king_n of_o salem_n be_v to_o intimate_v his_o first_o prerogative_n above_o the_o aaronical_a
and_o ministerial_a administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n as_o the_o only_a outward_a cause_n and_o mean_n thereof_o herein_o do_v minister_n bless_v the_o people_n in_o the_o name_n and_o authority_n of_o god_n 3_o they_o do_v it_o by_o the_o particular_a ministerial_a application_n of_o the_o word_n unto_o the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o men._n this_o authority_n have_v christ_n give_v unto_o they_o say_v he_o who_o soever_o sin_n you_o remit_v they_o be_v remit_v unto_o they_o and_o who_o soever_o sin_n you_o retain_v they_o be_v retain_v john_n 20._o 23._o i_o know_v what_o use_n have_v be_v make_v of_o these_o word_n that_o be_v how_o they_o have_v be_v abuse_v to_o give_v countenance_n unto_o the_o necessity_n of_o private_a confession_n of_o all_o sin_n unto_o the_o priest_n and_o of_o their_o power_n of_o absolution_n or_o remission_n thereon_o but_o yet_o the_o real_a intention_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v in_o they_o must_v not_o be_v wave_v or_o over-looked_n it_o be_v not_o therefore_o the_o mere_a preach_v of_o the_o word_n and_o therein_o a_o doctrinal_a declaration_n of_o who_o sin_n be_v remit_v and_o who_o sin_n be_v retain_v according_a to_o the_o gospel_n which_o man_n be_v respective_o interest_v in_o by_o their_o faith_n or_o unbelief_n that_o be_v here_o intend_a the_o commission_n give_v power_n whereunto_o be_v of_o a_o more_o general_a nature_n but_o a_o especial_a application_n of_o the_o word_n unto_o the_o conscience_n of_o man_n with_o respect_n unto_o their_o sin_n be_v include_v therein_o and_o this_o be_v do_v two_o way_n 1._o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o church_n 2._o with_o respect_n unto_o the_o judgement_n of_o god_n the_o first_o be_v that_o bind_n or_o lose_v which_o the_o lord_n christ_n have_v give_v power_n for_o unto_o the_o minister_n and_o guide_n of_o the_o church_n as_o to_o the_o communion_n thereof_o mat._n 18._o 18._o for_o by_o the_o ministerial_a application_n of_o the_o word_n unto_o the_o sin_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n be_v they_o to_o be_v continue_v in_o or_o exclude_v from_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v call_v the_o bind_n or_o lose_v of_o they_o the_o other_o respect_v god_n himself_o and_o the_o sense_n which_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o sinner_n have_v of_o the_o guilt_n of_o sin_n before_o he_o in_o this_o case_n the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v authorize_v in_o the_o name_n of_o christ_n to_o remit_v their_o sin_n that_o be_v so_o to_o apply_v the_o promise_n of_o mercy_n and_o grace_n unto_o their_o soul_n and_o conscience_n as_o that_o be_v receive_v by_o faith_n they_o may_v have_v peace_n with_o god_n so_o be_v they_o authorize_v to_o remit_v or_o retain_v sin_n according_a to_o the_o tenor_n and_o term_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o that_o the_o remission_n of_o sin_n absolute_o do_v depend_v on_o a_o act_n of_o office_n but_o the_o release_n of_o the_o conscience_n of_o a_o sinner_n from_o the_o sense_n of_o guilt_n do_v sometime_o much_o depend_v upon_o it_o right_o perform_v that_o be_v by_o due_a application_n of_o the_o promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o such_o as_o believe_v and_o repent_v 4._o how_o they_o bless_v the_o church_n by_o prayer_n and_o example_n may_v be_v understand_v from_o what_o have_v be_v speak_v concern_v those_o thing_n with_o respect_n unto_o parent_n the_o authority_n that_o be_v in_o they_o depend_v on_o god_n especial_a institution_n which_o exempt_v they_o from_o and_o exalt_v they_o above_o the_o common_a order_n of_o mutual_a charitative_a benediction_n 5._o they_o bless_v the_o people_n declarative_o as_o a_o pledge_n whereof_o it_o have_v be_v always_o of_o use_n in_o the_o church_n that_o at_o the_o close_a of_o the_o solemn_a duty_n of_o its_o assembly_n wherein_o the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v put_v upon_o it_o to_o bless_v the_o people_n by_o express_a mention_n of_o the_o blessing_n of_o god_n which_o they_o pray_v for_o upon_o they_o but_o yet_o because_o the_o same_o thing_n be_v do_v in_o the_o administration_n of_o all_o other_o ordinance_n and_o this_o benediction_n be_v only_o euctical_a or_o by_o the_o way_n of_o prayer_n i_o shall_v not_o plead_v for_o the_o necessity_n of_o it_o and_o we_o may_v yet_o infer_v two_o thing_n from_o hence_o 1._o that_o those_o who_o be_v thus_o appoint_v to_o bless_v other_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n and_o thereby_o exalt_v into_o a_o preeminence_n above_o those_o that_o be_v bless_v by_o his_o appointment_n aught_o to_o be_v according_o regard_v by_o all_o that_o be_v so_o bless_v by_o they_o it_o be_v well_o if_o christian_n do_v right_o consider_v what_o their_o duty_n be_v unto_o they_o who_o be_v appoint_v as_o a_o mean_n to_o communicate_v all_o spiritual_a blessing_n unto_o they_o and_o 2._o let_v those_o who_o be_v so_o appoint_v take_v heed_n lest_o by_o their_o miscarriage_n they_o prove_v not_o a_o curse_n unto_o they_o who_o they_o ought_v to_o bless_v for_o if_o they_o be_v negligent_a in_o the_o performance_n of_o their_o duty_n in_o the_o thing_n mention_v much_o more_o if_o therewithal_o they_o put_v the_o name_n of_o any_o false_a god_n upon_o they_o they_o be_v no_o otherwise_o ver_fw-la 8._o the_o eight_o verse_n carry_v on_o the_o same_o argument_n by_o a_o particular_a application_n unto_o the_o matter_n in_o hand_n of_o the_o thing_n which_o he_o have_v in_o general_n observe_v before_o in_o melchisedec_n for_o whereas_o the_o apostle_n have_v before_o declare_v that_o he_o be_v without_o father_n without_o mother_n without_o begin_v of_o day_n or_o end_n of_o life_n he_o now_o show_v how_o all_o this_o conduce_v unto_o his_o purpose_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d syr._n by_o a_o usual_a idiotism_n of_o that_o language_n the_o son_n of_o man._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d qui_fw-la moriuntur_fw-la who_o die_v vul._n lat._n homines_fw-la morientes_fw-la die_v man_n of_o which_o difference_n we_o must_v speak_v afterward_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d general_o de_fw-fr quo_fw-la testatum_fw-la est_fw-la quod_fw-la vivat_fw-la vul._n lat._n ibi_fw-la autem_fw-la contestatur_fw-la quia_fw-la vivit_fw-la which_o the_o rhemist_n render_v but_o there_o he_o have_v witness_n that_o he_o live_v both_o obscure_o arius_n testatione_fw-la dictus_fw-la quia_fw-la vivit_fw-la to_o no_o advantage_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v proper_o be_v de_fw-la quo_fw-la testatur_fw-la as_o erasmus_n beza_n castalia_n smidle_n render_v it_o the_o arabic_a concur_v with_o the_o vulgar_a the_o syriack_n by_o way_n of_o paraphrase_n he_o of_o who_o the_o scripture_n witness_v that_o he_o live_v and_o here_o man_n very_o that_o die_v receive_v tithe_n but_o there_o he_o of_o who_o it_o be_v witness_v that_o he_o live_v there_o be_v in_o the_o word_n a_o comparison_n and_o opposition_n between_o the_o levitical_a priest_n and_o melchisedec_n in_o this_o matter_n of_o receive_v tithe_n which_o in_o general_n be_v common_a to_o they_o both_o and_o we_o may_v consider_v in_o they_o 1._o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o comparison_n 2._o the_o general_a agreement_n of_o both_o sort_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o the_o comparison_n 3._o the_o part_n of_o the_o antithesis_fw-la or_o opposition_n or_o dissimilitude_n between_o they_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o comparison_n be_v two_o 1._o the_o manner_n of_o its_o introduction_n in_o the_o earnestness_n of_o the_o assertion_n in_o the_o particle_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o 〈◊〉_d quidem_fw-la or_o equidem_fw-la true_o very_o which_o be_v omit_v in_o our_o translation_n though_o elsewhere_o the_o same_o particle_n be_v so_o render_v this_o moreover_o be_v the_o state_n of_o the_o case_n in_o this_o matter_n and_o the_o insertion_n of_o it_o be_v proper_a unto_o a_o affirmation_n upon_o a_o concession_n as_o this_o here_o be_v second_o the_o determination_n of_o the_o time_n or_o place_n or_o manner_n of_o the_o opposition_n in_o those_o adverb_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d here_o and_o there_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d usual_o refer_v unto_o place_n and_o some_o think_v that_o the_o apostle_n have_v respect_n unto_o jerusalem_n the_o seat_n of_o the_o levitical_a 〈◊〉_d priesthood_n and_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n which_o alone_o be_v tithable_a according_a to_o the_o law_n for_o the_o jew_n do_v judge_n and_o that_o right_o that_o the_o law_n of_o legal_a tithing_n extend_v not_o itself_o beyond_o the_o bound_n of_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n a_o sufficient_a evidence_n that_o it_o be_v positive_a and_o ceremonial_a in_o opposition_n hereunto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o must_v signify_v some_o other_o place_n or_o any_o place_n where_o the_o priesthood_n of_o melchisedec_n have_v its_o signification_n that_o be_v in_o christian_a
in_o spirit_n and_o thank_v his_o heavenly_a father_n that_o he_o have_v reveal_v the_o mystery_n of_o the_o gospel_n unto_o babe_n and_o hide_v they_o from_o the_o wise_a and_o prndent_a he_o assign_v no_o other_o reason_n but_o his_o sovereignty_n and_o pleasure_n wherein_o he_o rejoice_v even_o so_o father_n for_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o thy_o sight_n luke_n 10._o 21._o and_o if_o we_o can_v see_v a_o excellency_n in_o the_o dispensation_n of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v his_o who_o give_v no_o account_n of_o his_o matter_n we_o shall_v never_o delight_v in_o his_o way_n so_o our_o apostle_n give_v no_o other_o reason_n of_o this_o legal_a dispensation_n but_o that_o god_n have_v provide_v some_o better_a thing_n for_o we_o that_o they_o without_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v make_v perfect_a chap._n 11._o 40._o therefore_o do_v he_o give_v they_o this_o law_n for_o a_o season_n which_o make_v nothing_o perfect_a even_o so_o it_o seem_v good_a in_o his_o sight_n it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n to_o be_v gracious_a to_o who_o he_o will_v be_v gracrous_a and_o that_o at_o what_o time_n he_o will_v and_o unto_o what_o degree_n and_o measure_n he_o please_v and_o in_o this_o glory_n of_o his_o be_v we_o to_o acquiesce_v 2._o mankind_n have_v woeful_o prevaricate_v and_o apostatise_v from_o god_n it_o be_v just_a and_o equal_a that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v at_o once_o enstate_v in_o their_o reparation_n the_o suddainness_n of_o it_o may_v have_v take_v off_o from_o its_o greatness_n wherefore_o as_o god_n leave_v the_o generality_n of_o the_o world_n without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o what_o he_o intend_v so_o he_o see_v good_a to_o keep_v the_o church_n in_o a_o state_n of_o expectance_n as_o to_o the_o perfection_n of_o liberty_n and_o deliverance_n intend_v he_o can_v have_v create_v the_o world_n in_o a_o hour_n or_o moment_n but_o he_o choose_v to_o do_v it_o in_o the_o space_n of_o six_o day_n that_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o work_n may_v be_v distinct_o represent_v unto_o angel_n and_o men._n and_o he_o can_v immediate_o after_o the_o fall_n have_v introduce_v the_o promise_a seed_n in_o who_o advent_n the_o church_n must_v of_o necessity_n enjoy_v all_o the_o perfection_n whereof_o it_o be_v capable_a in_o this_o world_n but_o to_o teach_v the_o church_n the_o greatness_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o misery_n and_o to_o work_v in_o they_o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o his_o unspeakable_a grace_n and_o mercy_n he_o proceed_v gradual_o in_o the_o very_a revelation_n of_o he_o as_o we_o have_v show_v on_o chap._n 1._o ver_fw-la 1._o and_o cause_v they_o to_o wait_v under_o earnest_a desire_n long_n and_o expectation_n many_o age_n for_o his_o come_n and_o during_o this_o season_n it_o be_v of_o necessity_n that_o they_o shall_v be_v keep_v under_o a_o law_n that_o make_v nothing_o perfect_a for_o as_o our_o apostle_n speak_v if_o they_o which_o be_v of_o the_o law_n be_v heir_n faith_n be_v make_v void_a rom._n 4._o 14._o and_o if_o righteousness_n come_v by_o the_o law_n then_o be_v christ_n dead_a in_o vain_a gal._n 2._o 21._o and_o if_o there_o have_v be_v a_o law_n give_v which_o can_v have_v give_v life_n very_o righteousness_n shall_v have_v be_v by_o the_o law_n gal._n 3._o 21._o wherefore_o until_o the_o actual_a exhibition_n of_o the_o promise_a seed_n it_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a that_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v keep_v under_o a_o law_n that_o make_v nothing_o perfect_a 3._o that_o people_n unto_o who_o the_o law_n be_v peculiarly_a to_o be_v give_v and_o by_o who_o god_n will_v accomplish_v his_o further_a design_n be_v a_o stubborn_a earthy_a hard-hearted_a people_n that_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o a_o yoke_n to_o burden_n and_o subdue_v they_o unto_o the_o will_n of_o god_n so_o obstinate_a they_o be_v in_o what_o they_o have_v once_o receive_v and_o so_o proud_a of_o any_o privilege_n they_o enjoy_v that_o whereas_o their_o privilege_n be_v very_o many_o and_o very_o great_a they_o will_v never_o have_v have_v any_o thought_n of_o look_v out_o after_o another_o state_n but_o have_v forgo_v the_o promise_n have_v they_o not_o be_v pinch_v and_o burden_v and_o disappoint_v in_o their_o expectation_n of_o perfection_n by_o this_o law_n and_o the_o yoke_n of_o it_o 4._o god_n have_v design_v that_o the_o lord_n christ_n shall_v in_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o pre-eminence_n this_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o on_o the_o account_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o person_n and_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o work_n but_o if_o the_o law_n can_v have_v make_v any_o thing_n perfect_a it_o be_v evident_a that_o this_o can_v not_o have_v be_v perfection_n be_v thus_o deny_v unto_o the_o law_n it_o be_v add_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n be_v elliptical_a and_o without_o a_o supplement_n give_v no_o certain_a sense_n and_o this_o may_v be_v make_v two_o way_n first_o by_o the_o verb_n substantive_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o so_o the_o whole_a of_o what_o be_v assert_v be_v a_o effect_n of_o the_o law_n it_o make_v nothing_o perfect_a but_o it_o be_v the_o bring_n in_o of_o a_o better_a hope_n or_o a_o introduction_n unto_o a_o better_a hope_n as_o some_o render_v the_o word_n it_o serve_v as_o god_n way_n and_o method_n unto_o the_o bring_n in_o of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n unto_o this_o end_n it_o be_v various_o serviceable_a in_o the_o church_n for_o as_o its_o institution_n promise_n instruction_n and_o type_n do_v represent_v he_o unto_o the_o faith_n of_o believer_n so_o it_o prepare_v their_o mind_n unto_o a_o expectation_n of_o he_o and_o long_v after_o he_o and_o the_o conjunction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o be_v adversative_a seem_v to_o intimate_v a_o opposition_n in_o what_o the_o law_n do_v unto_o what_o it_o be_v say_v before_o that_o it_o do_v not_o it_o do_v not_o make_v any_o thing_n perfect_a but_o it_o do_v bring_v in_o a_o better_a hope_n and_o we_o know_v in_o how_o many_o thing_n it_o be_v a_o preparatory_a introduction_n of_o the_o gospel_n wherefore_o this_o sense_n be_v true_a though_o not_o as_o i_o judge_v direct_o intend_v in_o these_o word_n beza_n first_o observe_v that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v put_v for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o place_n as_o it_o be_v unquestionable_o in_o sundry_a other_o if_o so_o not_o a_o assignation_n of_o a_o contrary_a effect_n unto_o the_o law_n unto_o what_o be_v before_o deny_v be_v intend_v but_o the_o designation_n and_o expression_n of_o another_o cause_n of_o the_o effect_n of_o that_o which_o the_o law_n can_v not_o effect_v and_o the_o defective_a speech_n be_v to_o be_v supply_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d make_v perfect_a as_o we_o do_v it_o by_o do_v that_o be_v do_v make_v all_o thing_n perfect_a to_o the_o same_o purpose_n the_o apostle_n express_v himself_o in_o other_o word_n rom._n 8._o 3._o for_o what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v in_o that_o it_o be_v weak_a through_o the_o flesh_n god_n send_v his_o own_o son_n in_o the_o likeness_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n and_o for_o sin_n condemn_a sin_n in_o the_o flesh_n for_o the_o word_n be_v so_o to_o be_v supply_v what_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v that_o god_n do_v which_o what_o it_o be_v and_o how_o god_n do_v it_o the_o follow_a word_n declare_v thus_o god_n have_v design_v to_o bring_v the_o church_n unto_o a_o better_a state_n a_o state_n of_o comparative_a perfection_n in_o this_o world_n this_o the_o law_n be_v not_o a_o mean_n or_o instrument_n suit_v unto_o wherefore_o another_o way_n be_v fix_v on_o to_o that_o end_n which_o be_v complete_o effective_a of_o it_o the_o law_n be_v lay_v aside_o and_o disannul_v as_o unprofitable_a this_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v lead_v unto_o for_o it_o be_v as_o much_o as_o postintroductio_fw-la 〈◊〉_d or_o superintroductio_fw-la the_o introduction_n of_o one_o thing_n after_o or_o upon_o another_o this_o be_v the_o priesthood_n and_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v bring_v in_o after_o the_o law_n upon_o it_o in_o the_o room_n of_o it_o to_o effect_v that_o which_o the_o law_n can_v not_o do_v this_o our_o apostle_n further_o argue_v and_o confirm_v chap._n 10._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o this_o therefore_o be_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n the_o introduction_n of_o the_o better_a hope_n after_o and_o upon_o the_o law_n when_o a_o sufficient_a discovery_n have_v be_v make_v of_o its_o weakness_n and_o insufficiency_n as_o unto_o this_o end_n do_v make_v all_o thing_n perfect_a or_o bring_v the_o church_n unto_o that_o state_n of_o consummation_n which_o be_v design_v unto_o it_o it_o remain_v only_o therefore_o that_o we_o show_v what_o this_o better_a hope_n be_v
and_o the_o assertion_n may_v have_v a_o double_a signification_n 1_o that_o this_o oath_n be_v constituent_a of_o his_o office_n therein_o his_o call_n and_o consecration_n do_v consist_v 2._o that_o his_o call_n constitution_n or_o consecration_n be_v confirm_v and_o ratify_v with_o a_o oath_n and_o the_o latter_a sense_n be_v intend_v for_o so_o do_v the_o antithesis_fw-la require_v those_o legal_a priest_n have_v a_o divine_a constitution_n and_o call_v but_o they_o have_v no_o confirmation_n by_o the_o addition_n of_o a_o oath_n god_n use_v not_o a_o oath_n in_o or_o about_o any_o thing_n that_o belong_v unto_o they_o wherefore_o this_o man_n be_v also_o to_o have_v another_o call_v unto_o and_o constitution_n of_o his_o office_n but_o he_o be_v to_o be_v confirm_v therein_o by_o a_o oath_n wherein_o this_o call_n of_o christ_n unto_o his_o office_n do_v consist_v what_o be_v the_o act_n of_o the_o divine_a will_n thereabouts_o and_o what_o be_v the_o manifestation_n of_o they_o i_o have_v declare_v at_o large_a in_o the_o exercitation_n about_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ._n two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v in_o this_o oath_n 1._o the_o form_n and_o 2._o the_o matter_n of_o it_o 1._o the_o form_n of_o it_o be_v in_o those_o word_n the_o lord_n swear_v and_o will_v not_o repent_v and_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o be_v that_o he_o in_o his_o own_o person_n shall_v be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o 〈◊〉_d the_o person_n swear_v be_v god_n the_o father_n who_o speak_v unto_o the_o son_n in_o the_o psalm_n 110._o 1._o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o my_o lord_n and_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o solemn_a eternal_a unchangeable_a decree_n and_o purpose_n of_o his_o will_n under_o a_o especial_a way_n of_o declaration_n so_o the_o same_o act_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n will_n be_v call_v his_o decree_n ps._n 2._o 7._o wherefore_o when_o god_n will_v so_o far_o unveil_v a_o decree_n and_o purpose_n as_o to_o testify_v it_o to_o be_v absolute_a and_o unchangeable_a he_o do_v it_o in_o the_o way_n of_o a_o oath_n as_o have_v be_v declare_v chap._n 6._o ver_fw-la 13_o 14._o or_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n god_n affirm_v that_o he_o have_v swear_v in_o the_o case_n if_o then_o it_o be_v demand_v when_o god_n thus_o swear_v unto_o christ_n i_o answer_v we_o must_v consider_v the_o decree_n itself_o unto_o this_o purpose_n and_o the_o peculiar_a revelation_n or_o declaration_n of_o it_o in_o which_o two_o this_o oath_n do_v consist_v and_o as_o to_o the_o first_o it_o belong_v entire_o unto_o those_o eternal_a foederal_a transaction_n between_o the_o father_n and_o the_o son_n which_o be_v the_o original_n of_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n which_o i_o have_v at_o large_a explain_v in_o our_o exercitation_n and_o as_o for_o the_o latter_a it_o be_v when_o he_o give_v out_o that_o revelation_n of_o his_o mind_n in_o the_o force_n and_o efficacy_n of_o a_o oath_n in_o the_o psalm_n by_o david_n it_o be_v therefore_o not_o only_o a_o mistake_n but_o a_o error_n of_o danger_n in_o some_o expositor_n who_o suppose_v that_o this_o oath_n be_v make_v unto_o christ_n upon_o his_o ascension_n into_o heaven_n for_o this_o apprehension_n be_v pursue_v will_v fall_v in_o with_o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o socinian_o in_o this_o whole_a cause_n namely_o that_o the_o kingly_a and_o priestly_a office_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o real_o distinct_a moreover_o it_o suppose_v the_o principal_a discharge_n of_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o sacrifice_n to_o have_v be_v antecedent_n unto_o this_o oath_n which_o utter_o enervate_v the_o apostle_n argument_n in_o these_o word_n for_o if_o he_o be_v make_v a_o priest_n and_o discharge_v his_o office_n without_o a_o oath_n as_o he_o must_v be_v and_o do_v on_o this_o supposition_n that_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n be_v make_v unto_o he_o after_o his_o ascension_n or_o that_o his_o death_n and_o oblation_n therein_o belong_v not_o unto_o his_o priestly_a office_n he_o have_v no_o pre-eminence_n herein_o unto_o the_o aaronical_a priest_n he_o may_v so_o have_v a_o subsequent_a privilege_n of_o the_o confirmation_n of_o his_o office_n but_o he_o have_v none_o in_o his_o call_n thereunto_o wherefore_o this_o oath_n of_o god_n though_o not_o in_o itself_o sole_o the_o constituent_a cause_n of_o the_o priesthood_n of_o christ_n yet_o it_o be_v and_o it_o be_v necessary_o to_o be_v antecedent_n unto_o his_o actual_a entrance_n upon_o or_o discharge_v of_o any_o solemn_a duty_n of_o his_o office_n that_o additional_a expression_n and_o he_o will_v not_o repent_v declare_v the_o nature_n of_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n and_o of_o the_o purpose_n confirm_v thereby_o when_o god_n make_v a_o alteration_n 〈◊〉_d in_o any_o law_n rule_n order_n or_o constitution_n he_o be_v or_o may_v be_v say_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o repent_v this_o god_n by_o this_o word_n declare_v shall_v never_o be_v no_o alteration_n or_o change_n no_o removal_n or_o substitution_n shall_v ever_o be_v make_v in_o this_o matter_n 2._o the_o matter_n of_o this_o oath_n be_v that_o christ_n be_v and_o shall_v be_v a_o priest_n for_o ever_o he_o be_v not_o only_o make_v a_o priest_n with_o a_o oath_n which_o they_o be_v not_o but_o a_o priest_n for_o 〈◊〉_d ever_o this_o add_v unto_o the_o unchangeableness_n of_o his_o office_n that_o he_o himself_o in_o his_o own_o person_n be_v to_o bear_v exercise_n and_o discharge_v it_o without_o substitute_n or_o successor_n and_o this_o for_o ever_o answer_v unto_o the_o for_o ever_o under_o the_o law_n each_o of_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d commensurate_a unto_o the_o dispensation_n of_o that_o covenant_n which_o they_o do_v respect_n for_o absolute_a eternity_n belong_v not_o unto_o these_o thing_n the_o ever_o of_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v the_o duration_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o old_a covenant_n and_o this_o for_o ever_o respect_v the_o new_a covenant_n which_o be_v to_o continue_v unto_o the_o consummation_n of_o all_o thing_n no_o change_n therein_o be_v any_o way_n intimate_v or_o promise_v or_o consistent_a with_o the_o wisdom_n and_o faithfulness_n of_o god_n all_o which_o be_v otherwise_o under_o the_o law_n but_o at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n together_o with_o the_o dispensation_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n a_o end_n will_v be_v put_v unto_o all_o the_o mediatory_a office_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o their_o exercise_n and_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n which_o the_o apostle_n declare_v and_o evince_v in_o this_o observation_n 1._o that_o our_o high_a priest_n be_v peculiar_o design_v unto_o and_o initiate_v into_o his_o office_n by_o the_o oath_n of_o god_n which_o none_o other_o ever_o be_v before_o he_o 2._o that_o the_o person_n of_o the_o high_a priest_n be_v hereby_o so_o absolute_o determine_v as_o that_o the_o church_n may_v continual_o draw_v nigh_o unto_o god_n in_o the_o full_a assurance_n of_o faith_n 3._o that_o this_o priesthood_n be_v liable_a to_o no_o alteration_n succession_n or_o substitution_n 4._o that_o from_o hence_o arise_v the_o principal_a advantage_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n above_o the_o old_a as_o be_v declare_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n and_o we_o may_v observe_v 1._o that_o although_o god_n grant_v great_a privilege_n unto_o the_o church_n under_o the_o old_a testament_n yet_o still_o in_o every_o instance_n he_o withhold_v that_o which_o be_v the_o principal_a and_o shall_v have_v give_v perfection_n unto_o what_o he_o do_v grant_v he_o make_v they_o priest_n but_o without_o a_o oath_n in_o all_o thing_n there_o be_v a_o reserve_n for_o christ_n that_o he_o in_o all_o may_v have_v the_o preeminence_n 2._o god_n by_o his_o oath_n declare_v the_o determination_n if_o his_o sovereign_a pleasure_n unto_o the_o object_n of_o it_o what_o he_o propose_v and_o prescribe_v unto_o we_o he_o declare_v no_o more_o of_o his_o mind_n and_o his_o will_n about_o but_o that_o he_o require_v and_o approve_v of_o our_o 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be_v in_o the_o constitute_a principle_n of_o these_o distinct_a office_n that_o on_o the_o part_n of_o the_o levitical_a priesthood_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o law_n that_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d ceremonial_a law_n as_o we_o call_v it_o the_o law_n give_v in_o horeb_n concern_v religious_a rite_n the_o way_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o solemn_a worship_n of_o god_n in_o the_o tabernacle_n it_o be_v not_o the_o moral_a law_n not_o immediate_o the_o command_n of_o the_o decalogue_n but_o the_o especial_a law_n of_o divine_a service_n and_o worship_n that_o be_v intend_v and_o what_o do_v the_o law_n do_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d it_o appoint_v it_o do_v so_o moral_o god_n 〈◊〉_d appoint_v they_o in_o and_o by_o the_o law_n and_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o present_a tense_n so_o long_o as_o the_o law_n continue_v in_o force_n and_o efficacy_n it_o appoint_v such_o priest_n none_o other_o be_v to_o be_v look_v for_o in_o or_o expect_v from_o the_o law_n now_o a_o moral_a rule_n or_o institution_n be_v sufficient_a to_o convey_v power_n and_o authority_n of_o office_n unto_o man_n so_o be_v it_o under_o the_o new_a testament_n it_o be_v the_o gospel_n that_o make_v minister_n and_o not_o the_o people_n or_o any_o other_o who_o have_v no_o power_n but_o only_o to_o act_v in_o obedience_n unto_o the_o law_n thereof_o hereby_o those_o other_o priest_n come_v so_o to_o be_v hereunto_o be_v oppose_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n of_o the_o oath_n as_o the_o constitute_a cause_n of_o this_o new_a priest_n and_o priesthood_n thus_o much_o it_o have_v in_o common_a with_o 〈◊〉_d the_o other_o way_n it_o be_v a_o word_n as_o that_o be_v also_o the_o law_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o word_n speak_v by_o angel_n chap._n 2._o 2._o the_o word_n of_o god_n though_o speak_v by_o they_o and_o a_o word_n in_o this_o sense_n be_v either_o a_o mere_a word_n of_o command_n or_o a_o word_n of_o promise_n either_o of_o which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o 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unto_o grace_n and_o glory_n we_o may_v see_v the_o pattern_n and_o example_n of_o our_o own_o for_o if_o it_o be_v not_o upon_o the_o consideration_n or_o foresight_n of_o the_o obedience_n of_o the_o humane_a nature_n of_o christ_n that_o he_o be_v predestinate_v and_o choose_v unto_o the_o grace_n of_o the_o hypostatical_a union_n with_o the_o ministry_n and_o glory_n which_o depend_v thereon_o but_o of_o the_o mere_a sovereign_a grace_n of_o god_n how_o much_o less_o can_v a_o foresight_n of_o any_o thing_n in_o we_o be_v the_o cause_n why_o god_n shall_v choose_v we_o in_o he_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n unto_o grace_n and_o glory_n 4._o the_o quality_n of_o this_o ministry_n thus_o obtain_v as_o unto_o a_o comparative_a excellency_n 〈◊〉_d be_v also_o express_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d more_o excellent_a the_o word_n be_v use_v only_o in_o this_o epistle_n in_o this_o sense_n chap._n 1._o 4._o and_o in_o this_o place_n the_o original_a word_n denote_v 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administer_v whereof_o afterward_o so_o have_v we_o explain_v the_o apostle_n assertion_n concern_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o christ._n and_o herewith_o he_o close_v his_o discourse_n which_o he_o have_v so_o long_o engage_v in_o about_o the_o pre-eminence_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o office_n above_o the_o high_a priest_n of_o old_a and_o indeed_o this_o be_v the_o very_a hinge_n whereon_o his_o whole_a controversy_n with_o the_o jew_n do_v depend_v he_o can_v not_o give_v it_o too_o much_o evidence_n nor_o too_o full_a a_o confirmation_n and_o as_o unto_o what_o concern_v ourselves_o at_o present_a we_o be_v teach_v thereby_o that_o ob._n it_o be_v our_o duty_n and_o our_o safety_n to_o acquiesce_v universal_o and_o absolute_o in_o the_o ministry_n of_o jesus_n christ._n that_o which_o he_o be_v so_o design_v unto_o in_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o grace_n of_o god_n that_o which_o he_o be_v so_o furnish_v for_o the_o discharge_n of_o by_o the_o communication_n 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of_o a_o better_a covenant_n establish_v on_o better_a promise_n the_o word_n be_v so_o dispose_v that_o some_o think_v the_o apostle_n intend_v not_o to_o prove_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o covenant_n from_o the_o excellency_n of_o his_o ministry_n therein_o but_o the_o other_o sense_n be_v more_o suit_v unto_o the_o scope_n of_o the_o place_n and_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o argument_n which_o the_o apostle_n press_v the_o hebrew_n withal_o for_o on_o supposition_n that_o there_o be_v indeed_o another_o and_o that_o a_o better_a covenant_n to_o be_v introduce_v and_o establish_v than_o that_o which_o the_o levitical_a priest_n serve_v in_o which_o they_o can_v not_o deny_v it_o plain_o follow_v that_o he_o on_o who_o ministry_n the_o dispensation_n of_o that_o covenant_n do_v depend_v must_v of_o necessity_n be_v more_o excellent_a in_o that_o ministry_n than_o they_o who_o appertain_v unto_o that_o covenant_n which_o be_v to_o be_v abolish_v however_o it_o may_v be_v grant_v that_o these_o thing_n do_v mutual_o testify_v unto_o and_o illustrate_v one_o another_o such_o as_o the_o priest_n be_v such_o be_v the_o covenant_n such_o as_o the_o covenant_n be_v in_o dignity_n such_o be_v the_o priest_n also_o in_o the_o word_n there_o be_v three_o thing_n observable_a 1._o what_o be_v in_o general_n ascribe_v unto_o christ_n declare_v the_o nature_n of_o his_o ministry_n he_o be_v a_o mediator_n 2._o the_o determination_n of_o his_o mediatory_a office_n unto_o the_o new_a covenant_n of_o a_o better_a covenant_n 3._o the_o proof_n or_o demonstration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o his_o covenant_n as_o unto_o its_o excellency_n it_o be_v establish_v on_o better_a promise_n 1._o his_o office_n be_v that_o of_o a_o mediator_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o that_o interpose_v between_o god_n and_o man_n for_o the_o do_v of_o all_o those_o thing_n whereby_o a_o covenant_n may_v be_v establish_v 〈◊〉_d between_o they_o and_o make_v effectual_a schlictingius_n on_o the_o place_n give_v this_o description_n of_o a_o mediator_n mediatorem_fw-la faederis_fw-la esse_fw-la nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la quam_fw-la dei_fw-la esse_fw-la interpretem_fw-la &_o internuntium_fw-la in_o faedere_fw-la cum_fw-la hominibus_fw-la pangendo_fw-la per_fw-la quem_fw-la scilicet_fw-la &_o deus_fw-la voluntatem_fw-la svam_fw-la hominibus_fw-la declaret_fw-la &_o illi_fw-la vicissim_fw-la divinae_fw-la voluntatis_fw-la notitid_v instructi_fw-la ad_fw-la deum_fw-la accedant_fw-la cumque_fw-la eo_fw-la reconciliati_fw-la pacem_fw-la in_o posterum_fw-la colant_fw-la and_o grotius_n speak_v much_o unto_o the_o same_o purpose_n but_o this_o description_n of_o a_o mediator_n be_v whole_o applicable_a unto_o moses_n and_o suit_v unto_o his_o office_n in_o give_v of_o the_o law_n see_v exod._n 20._o 19_o deut._n 15._o 27_o 28._o what_o be_v say_v by_o they_o do_v indeed_o immediate_o belong_v unto_o the_o mediatory_a office_n of_o christ_n but_o it_o be_v not_o confine_v thereunto_o yea_o it_o be_v exclusive_a of_o the_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o mediation_n and_o whereas_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o it_o but_o what_o belong_v unto_o the_o prophetical_a office_n of_o christ_n which_o the_o apostle_n here_o do_v not_o principal_o intend_v it_o be_v most_o improper_o apply_v as_o a_o description_n of_o such_o a_o mediator_n as_o he_o do_v intend_v and_o therefore_o when_o he_o come_v afterward_o to_o declare_v in_o particular_a what_o belong_v unto_o such_o a_o mediator_n of_o the_o covenant_n as_o he_o design_v he_o express_o place_v it_o in_o his_o death_n for_o the_o redemption_n of_o transgression_n chap._n 9_o 15._o affirm_v that_o for_o that_o cause_n he_o be_v a_o mediator_n but_o hereof_o there_o be_v nothing_o at_o all_o in_o the_o description_n they_o give_v we_o of_o this_o office_n but_o this_o the_o apostle_n do_v in_o his_o elsewhere_o 1_o tim._n 2._o 5_o 6._o there_o be_v one_o god_n and_o one_o mediator_n between_o god_n and_o man_n the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n who_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o the_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o mediation_n consist_v in_o the_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n or_o a_o price_n of_o redemption_n for_o the_o whole_a church_n wherefore_o this_o description_n of_o a_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v feign_v only_o to_o exclude_v his_o satisfaction_n or_o his_o offering_n himself_o unto_o god_n in_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshedding_n with_o the_o atonement_n make_v thereby_o the_o lord_n christ_n then_o in_o his_o ministry_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o mediator_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o the_o same_o sense_n as_o he_o be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o surety_n whereof_o see_v the_o exposition_n on_o chap._n 7._o 22._o he_o be_v in_o the_o new_a covenant_n the_o mediator_n the_o surety_n the_o priest_n the_o sacrifice_n all_o in_o his_o own_o person_n the_o ignorance_n and_o want_n of_o a_o due_a consideration_n hereof_o
and_o their_o posterity_n still_o foolish_o also_o imagine_v it_o to_o have_v do_v the_o ensue_a word_n in_o this_o verse_n include_v the_o general_a proof_n of_o his_o assertion_n concern_v the_o insufficiency_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n unto_o the_o end_n of_o god_n towards_o the_o church_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d his_o argument_n be_v plain_o this_o the_o promise_n of_o a_o new_a covenant_n do_v unavoidable_o prove_v insufficiency_n of_o the_o former_a at_o least_o unto_o the_o end_n for_o which_o the_o new_a one_o be_v promise_v for_o otherwise_o unto_o what_o end_n serve_v the_o promise_n and_o covenant_n promise_v but_o there_o be_v some_o difficulty_n in_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o expression_n the_o place_n of_o the_o second_o have_v not_o be_v seek_v so_o the_o word_n lie_v in_o the_o original_a 〈◊〉_d but_o the_o place_n of_o the_o second_o be_v no_o more_o but_o the_o second_o take_v place_n the_o bring_n in_o the_o introduction_n and_o establishment_n of_o it_o and_o this_o be_v say_v to_o be_v seek_v but_o improper_o and_o after_o the_o manner_n of_o man_n when_o man_n have_v enter_v into_o a_o covenant_n which_o prove_v insufficient_a for_o some_o end_n they_o do_v intend_v they_o take_v counsel_n and_o seek_v out_o after_o other_o way_n and_o mean_n or_o a_o agreement_n and_o covenant_n on_o such_o other_o term_n as_o may_v be_v effectual_a unto_o their_o purpose_n wherefore_o this_o signify_v no_o alteration_n no_o defect_n in_o the_o wisdom_n and_o counsel_n of_o god_n as_o unto_o what_o be_v now_o to_o be_v do_v but_o only_o the_o outward_a change_n which_o he_o will_v now_o effect_v in_o the_o introduction_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n for_o as_o such_o change_n among_o man_n be_v the_o issue_n of_o the_o alteration_n of_o their_o mind_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o new_a counsel_n for_o the_o seek_v out_o of_o new_a mean_n for_o their_o end_n so_o be_v this_o outward_a change_n in_o the_o take_n away_o of_o the_o old_a covenant_n and_o introduction_n of_o the_o new_a represent_v in_o god_n be_v only_o the_o second_o part_n of_o his_o counsel_n or_o purpose_n which_o he_o have_v purpose_v in_o himself_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n and_o we_o may_v hence_o observe_v 1._o that_o what_o ever_o god_n have_v do_v before_o for_o the_o church_n yet_o he_o cease_v not_o in_o his_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n until_o he_o have_v make_v it_o partaker_n of_o the_o best_a and_o most_o bless_a condition_n whereof_o in_o this_o world_n it_o be_v capable_a he_o find_v out_o place_n for_o this_o better_a covenant_n 2._o let_v those_o unto_o who_o the_o term_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v propose_v in_o the_o gospel_n take_v heed_n to_o themselves_o that_o they_o sincere_o embrace_v and_o improve_v they_o for_o there_o be_v neither_o promsse_n nor_o hope_n of_o any_o far_a or_o full_a administration_n of_o grace_n ver_fw-la viii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o find_v fault_n with_o they_o complain_v of_o they_o he_o say_v behold_v viij_o the_o day_n come_v say_v the_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v make_v when_o i_o will_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n and_o the_o house_n of_o judah_n in_o this_o verse_n the_o apostle_n enter_v upon_o the_o proof_n of_o his_o argument_n lay_v down_o in_o that_o forego_n and_o this_o be_v that_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unblameable_a or_o every_o way_n sufficient_a for_o god_n general_a end_n because_o there_o be_v room_n leave_v for_o the_o introduction_n of_o another_o which_o be_v do_v according_o of_o this_o covenant_n so_o to_o be_v introduce_v he_o declare_v in_o the_o testimony_n of_o the_o prophet_n afterward_o two_o thing_n 1_o the_o qualification_n of_o it_o or_o its_o especial_a adjunct_n it_o be_v new_a ver_fw-la 8._o 2._o a_o description_n of_o it_o first_o negative_a with_o respect_n unto_o the_o old_a ver_fw-la 9_o two_o positive_a in_o its_o nature_n and_o effectual_a property_n ver_fw-la 10_o 11_o 12._o from_o all_o which_o he_o infer_v the_o conclusion_n which_o he_o be_v contend_v for_o enforce_v with_o a_o new_a consideration_n confirm_v it_o ver_fw-la 13._o which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o last_o part_n of_o this_o chapter_n there_o be_v two_o general_a part_n of_o this_o verse_n 1_o the_o introduction_n of_o the_o testimony_n to_o be_v improve_v from_o the_o occasion_n of_o it_o as_o express_v by_o the_o apostle_n 2_o the_o testimony_n itself_o which_o he_o insist_o on_o the_o first_o be_v in_o these_o word_n for_o find_v fault_n with_o they_o he_o say_v wherein_o we_o have_v 1_o the_o note_n of_o connexion_n 2_o the_o ground_n whereon_o the_o testimony_n be_v build_v 3_o the_o true_a read_n of_o the_o word_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o there_o be_v the_o causal_a conjunction_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o which_o give_v they_o connexion_n unto_o 〈◊〉_d the_o forego_n verse_n that_o which_o be_v design_v be_v the_o confirmation_n of_o the_o forego_n argument_n this_o be_v the_o proof_n of_o the_o assertion_n that_o place_n be_v seek_v for_o another_o covenant_n which_o evince_v the_o insufficiency_n of_o the_o former_a for_o and_o the_o reason_n it_o intimate_v do_v not_o consist_v in_o the_o word_n wherewith_o it_o be_v join_v find_v fault_n with_o they_o but_o respect_v those_o follow_v he_o say_v for_o he_o say_v the_o day_n come_v which_o direct_o prove_v what_o he_o have_v affirm_v 〈◊〉_d 2._o there_o be_v the_o ground_n intimate_v of_o what_o be_v affirm_v in_o the_o ensue_a testimony_n for_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v not_o to_o be_v introduce_v absolute_o without_o the_o consideration_n of_o any_o thing_n forego_v but_o because_o the_o first_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o unblameable_a therefore_o the_o apostle_n show_v that_o god_n bring_v it_o in_o in_o a_o way_n of_o blame_n he_o do_v it_o find_v fault_n with_o they_o 〈◊〉_d 3._o these_o word_n may_v be_v diverse_o distinguish_v and_o read_v for_o 1_o place_v the_o note_n of_o distinction_n thus_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o sense_n be_v for_o find_v fault_n complain_v blame_v he_o say_v unto_o they_o so_o that_o expression_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d find_v fault_n respect_v the_o covenant_n itself_o piscator_fw-la be_v the_o first_o that_o i_o know_v of_o who_o thus_o distinguish_v the_o word_n who_o be_v follow_v by_o schlictingius_n and_o other_o but_o place_n the_o note_n of_o distinction_n at_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o it_o be_v by_o most_o interpreter_n and_o expositor_n and_o then_o the_o sense_n of_o the_o word_n be_v right_o express_v in_o our_o english_a translation_n for_o find_v fault_n with_o they_o that_o be_v the_o people_n he_o say_v and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v be_v regulate_v either_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o reason_n for_o fix_v the_o distinction_n in_o the_o first_o place_n be_v 1_o because_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d find_v fault_n answer_v direct_o unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o without_o fault_n and_o this_o contain_v the_o true_a reason_n why_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v bring_v in_o and_o 2_o it_o be_v not_o god_n complaint_n of_o the_o people_n that_o be_v any_o cause_n of_o the_o introduction_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n but_o of_o the_o old_a covenant_n itself_o which_o be_v insufficient_a to_o sanctify_v and_o save_v the_o church_n but_o these_o seem_v not_o of_o force_n to_o change_v the_o usual_a interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n for_o 1_o although_o the_o first_o covenant_n be_v not_o every_o way_n perfect_a with_o respect_n unto_o god_n general_a end_n towards_o his_o church_n yet_o it_o may_v be_v it_o be_v not_o so_o safe_a to_o say_v that_o god_n complain_v of_o it_o when_o thing_n or_o person_n change_v the_o state_n and_o condition_n wherein_o they_o be_v make_v or_o appoint_v of_o god_n he_o may_v complain_v of_o they_o and_o that_o just_o so_o when_o man_n fill_v the_o world_n with_o wickedness_n it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o repent_v he_o at_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o make_v man_n upon_o the_o earth_n but_o when_o they_o abide_v unaltered_a in_o the_o state_n wherein_o they_o be_v make_v by_o he_o he_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o complain_v of_o they_o and_o so_o it_o be_v with_o the_o first_o covenant_n so_o our_o apostle_n dispute_v about_o the_o law_n that_o all_o the_o weakness_n and_o imperfection_n of_o it_o arise_v from_o sin_n where_o there_o be_v no_o reason_n to_o complain_v of_o the_o law_n which_o in_o itself_o be_v holy_a just_a and_o good_a 2_o god_n do_v in_o this_o testimony_n actual_o complain_v of_o the_o people_n namely_o that_o they_o break_v his_o covenant_n and_o express_v his_o indignation_n thereon_o he_o
person_n it_o will_v quick_o have_v issue_v in_o all_o manner_n of_o foolish_a practice_n or_o have_v be_v utter_o neglect_v but_o god_n appoint_v this_o sanctuary_n for_o the_o preservation_n of_o the_o purity_n of_o his_o worship_n as_o well_o as_o for_o the_o solemnity_n thereof_o see_v deut._n 12._o 8_o 9_o 10_o 11._o here_o be_v the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n lay_v up_o according_a unto_o the_o prescript_n whereof_o the_o priest_n be_v oblige_v in_o all_o generation_n to_o take_v care_n of_o the_o public_a worship_n of_o god_n 4._o it_o be_v principal_o the_o privilege_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o church_n of_o israel_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o continual_a representation_n of_o the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n a_o type_n of_o his_o come_n in_o the_o flesh_n to_o dwell_v among_o we_o and_o by_o the_o one_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o to_o make_v reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o atonement_n for_o sin_n it_o be_v such_o a_o expression_n of_o the_o idea_n of_o the_o mind_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o person_n and_o mediation_n of_o christ_n as_o in_o his_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n he_o think_v meet_v to_o intrust_v the_o church_n withal_o hence_o be_v that_o severe_a injunction_n that_o all_o thing_n concern_v it_o shall_v be_v make_v according_a unto_o the_o pattern_n show_v in_o the_o mount_n for_o what_o can_v the_o wisdom_n of_o man_n do_v in_o the_o prefiguration_n of_o that_o mystery_n which_o they_o have_v no_o comprehension_n of_o but_o yet_o the_o sanctuary_n the_o apostle_n call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d worldly_a expositor_n both_o ancient_a and_o modern_a do_v even_o weary_v themselves_o in_o their_o inquiry_n why_o the_o apostle_n call_v this_o sanctuary_n worldly_a but_o i_o think_v they_o do_v so_o without_o cause_n the_o reason_n of_o the_o appellation_n be_v evident_a in_o his_o design_n and_o the_o context_n and_o there_o be_v a_o difficulty_n add_v unto_o it_o by_o the_o latin_a translation_n which_o render_v the_o word_n seculare_fw-la which_o denote_v continuance_n or_o duration_n this_o express_v the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o that_o the_o apostle_n render_v by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o therefore_o here_o have_v no_o respect_n unto_o it_o the_o sense_n that_o many_o fix_v upon_o be_v that_o he_o intend_v the_o outward_a court_n of_o the_o temple_n whereunto_o the_o gentile_n or_o man_n of_o the_o world_n be_v admit_v whence_o it_o be_v call_v worldly_a and_o not_o sacred_a but_o this_o exposition_n though_o countenance_v by_o many_o of_o the_o ancient_n be_v contrary_a unto_o the_o whole_a design_n of_o the_o apostle_n for_o 1_o he_o speak_v of_o the_o tabernacle_n wherein_o be_v no_o such_o outward_a court_n nor_o indeed_o be_v there_o any_o such_o belong_v to_o the_o temple_n whatever_o some_o pretend_v 2_o the_o whole_a sanctuary_n whereof_o he_o speak_v he_o immediate_o distribute_v into_o two_o part_n as_o they_o be_v 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testament_n this_o
some_o will_v refer_v 〈◊〉_d it_o unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d follow_v and_o so_o read_v the_o word_n which_o figure_n be_v for_o the_o time_n present_a but_o there_o be_v no_o cause_n for_o this_o traduction_n of_o the_o word_n the_o verb_n substantive_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v deficient_a as_o usual_o and_o be_v to_o be_v supply_v as_o in_o our_o translation_n which_o be_v which_o that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o tabernacle_n not_o only_o the_o fabric_n and_o structure_n of_o it_o but_o the_o tabernacle_n in_o both_o part_n of_o it_o with_o all_o its_o furniture_n vessel_n utensil_n and_o service_n as_o before_o describe_v 2._o as_o unto_o its_o proper_a use_n and_o end_v the_o apostle_n affirm_v that_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d figura_fw-la exemplar_n exemplum_fw-la comparatio_fw-la similitudo_fw-la typus_fw-la representatio_fw-la so_o various_o be_v this_o word_n render_v by_o interpreter_n most_o fix_v on_o exemplar_n or_o exemplum_fw-la but_o they_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o all_o these_o version_n the_o proper_a sense_n of_o the_o word_n as_o use_v in_o the_o scripture_n be_v miss_v it_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o the_o apostle_n intend_v but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o it_o be_v render_v by_o the_o syriack_n and_o this_o many_o have_v observe_v namely_o that_o it_o answer_v unto_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o yet_o have_v miss_v in_o the_o interpretation_n of_o it_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o same_o with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d wherewith_o it_o be_v join_v as_o of_o the_o same_o signification_n and_o importance_n psal._n 49._o 4._o psal._n 78._o 2._o and_o whereas_o it_o be_v say_v that_o the_o queen_n of_o sheba_n try_v the_o wisdom_n of_o solomon_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1_o kin._n 10._o 1._o the_o targum_fw-la render_v it_o by_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o chaldee_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o syriack_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o hebrew_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d now_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v anigma_n problema_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o riddle_n a_o hard_a question_n and_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v to_o speak_v anigmatical_o obscure_o so_o as_o that_o one_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v gather_v out_o of_o another_o so_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d use_v also_o ezek._n 20._o 49._o be_v he_o not_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d proverbiator_n proverbiorum_n one_o that_o speak_v dark_o and_o obscure_o that_o express_v one_o thing_n and_o intend_v another_o use_v similitude_n and_o metaphor_n a_o obscure_a mystical_a instruction_n by_o figure_n sign_n symbol_n metaphor_n and_o the_o like_a thus_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d almost_o constant_o use_v in_o the_o new_a testament_n so_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n express_o oppose_v speak_v in_o parable_n unto_o a_o clear_a plain_a open_o teach_v so_o as_o to_o be_v understand_v of_o all_o see_v mat._n 13._o 10_o 11_o 12_o 13._o joh._n 16._o 28_o 29._o now_o speak_v thou_o open_o and_o no_o parable_n wherefore_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o place_n be_v a_o obscure_a mystical_a metaphorical_a instruction_n god_n teach_v the_o church_n of_o old_a the_o mystery_n of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n by_o the_o tabernacle_n its_o fabric_n part_n utensil_n and_o service_n but_o it_o be_v but_o a_o obscure_a parabolical_a a_o figurative_a instruction_n so_o shall_v the_o word_n here_o be_v render_v a_o figurative_a instruction_n or_o the_o word_n parable_n be_v here_o retain_v as_o it_o be_v in_o other_o place_n this_o be_v god_n way_n of_o teach_v the_o mystery_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n which_o as_o it_o be_v sufficient_a for_o the_o state_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v then_o present_a so_o it_o instruct_v we_o in_o what_o he_o require_v what_o he_o expect_v from_o we_o unto_o who_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v unfold_v make_v plain_a and_o evident_a 3._o the_o three_o thing_n in_o the_o text_n be_v the_o time_n or_o season_n wherein_o the_o tabernacle_n be_v so_o parabolical_o or_o mystical_o instructive_a it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d some_o few_o copy_n for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o do_v that_o now_o before_o 〈…〉_z unto_o this_o present_a time_n this_o read_n be_v general_o reject_v by_o expositor_n as_o not_o suit_v unto_o the_o mind_n of_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o place_n for_o he_o intend_v not_o the_o time_n that_o be_v then_o present_a when_o he_o write_v the_o epistle_n not_o the_o time_n of_o the_o gospel_n not_o the_o time_n after_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n until_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o temple_n which_o the_o addition_n of_o that_o word_n will_v denote_v for_o god_n have_v prepare_v another_o kind_n of_o instruction_n for_o that_o season_n and_o not_o by_o parable_n or_o mystical_a metaphor_n but_o yet_o the_o word_n may_v be_v retain_v and_o a_o sense_n give_v of_o the_o word_n both_o sound_n and_o proper_a for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v well_o signify_v as_o much_o as_o until_o or_o be_v take_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d as_o it_o be_v often_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d unto_o this_o season_n until_o the_o time_n that_o god_n will_v grant_v another_o kind_n of_o teach_v which_o now_o he_o have_v do_v it_o serve_v until_o this_o present_a season_n wherein_o the_o gospel_n be_v preach_v and_o all_o the_o thing_n signify_v by_o it_o be_v accomplish_v but_o i_o shall_v rather_o follow_v the_o read_n of_o the_o most_o copy_n though_o the_o vulgar_a latin_a read_n temporis_fw-la instantis_fw-la seem_v to_o favour_n the_o first_o and_o arias_n rectify_v it_o into_o in_o tempus_fw-la praesens_fw-la give_v the_o same_o sense_n also_o but_o the_o word_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v of_o the_o praeterimperfect_a tense_n signify_v a_o time_n that_o be_v then_o present_a but_o be_v now_o past_a and_o it_o be_v therefore_o well_o render_v by_o our_o translator_n the_o time_n then_o present_a as_o if_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d have_v be_v in_o the_o text._n the_o time_n then_o present_a when_o the_o tabernacle_n be_v make_v and_o erect_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o season_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v then_o present_a for_o the_o apostle_n in_o this_o whole_a discourse_n not_o only_o respect_v the_o tabernacle_n and_o not_o the_o temple_n but_o he_o consider_v the_o first_o erection_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n for_o than_o be_v it_o propose_v as_o the_o mean_n of_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o first_o covenant_n and_o the_o worship_n thereunto_o belong_v it_o be_v the_o covenant_n which_o he_o principal_o design_v a_o comparison_n between_o and_o he_o do_v in_o that_o way_n of_o the_o disposition_n and_o administration_n of_o they_o which_o be_v give_v and_o appoint_v at_o their_o first_o establishment_n as_o this_o in_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v the_o person_n office_n sacrifice_n and_o ministry_n of_o christ_n so_o as_o unto_o the_o first_o it_o be_v the_o tabernacle_n and_o all_o the_o service_n of_o it_o wherefore_o the_o time_n then_o present_a be_v the_o state_n and_o condition_n of_o the_o church_n at_o the_o first_o set_v up_o of_o the_o tabernacle_n not_o as_o though_o this_o time_n be_v confine_v unto_o that_o or_o those_o age_n wherein_o the_o tabernacle_n be_v in_o use_n before_o the_o build_n of_o the_o temple_n but_o this_o instruction_n which_o be_v then_o signal_o give_v be_v the_o whole_a of_o what_o god_n grant_v unto_o the_o church_n during_o that_o state_n wherein_o it_o be_v oblige_v unto_o the_o ordinance_n and_o service_n which_o be_v then_o institute_v the_o instruction_n which_o god_n think_v meet_v to_o grant_v unto_o the_o church_n at_o that_o season_n be_v obscure_a mystical_a and_o figurative_o representative_a yet_o be_v it_o sufficient_a for_o the_o faith_n and_o obedience_n of_o the_o church_n have_v it_o be_v diligent_o attend_v unto_o and_o what_o the_o holy_a ghost_n signify_v thereby_o so_o be_v all_o god_n way_n of_o instruction_n in_o all_o season_n we_o can_v err_v but_o either_o by_o a_o neglect_n of_o enquiry_n into_o they_o or_o by_o look_v for_o more_o than_o god_n in_o his_o wisdom_n have_v commit_v unto_o they_o and_o this_o sense_n those_o who_o render_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d by_o a_o figure_n type_n or_o example_n must_v come_v unto_o for_o the_o use_n of_o it_o be_v confine_v unto_o the_o time_n of_o the_o erection_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o the_o institution_n of_o the_o ordinance_n thereunto_o belong_v but_o
be_v use_v in_o all_o good_a author_n for_o not_o only_o to_o find_v but_o to_o obtain_v by_o our_o endeavour_n so_o do_v we_o render_v it_o and_o so_o we_o ought_v to_o do_v rom._n 4._o 1._o heb._n 4._o 16._o he_o obtain_v effectual_o eternal_a redemption_n by_o the_o price_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o it_o be_v mention_v in_o a_o tense_n denote_v the_o time_n past_a to_o signify_v that_o he_o have_v thus_o obtain_v eternal_a redemption_n before_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o holy_a place_n how_o he_o obtain_v it_o we_o shall_v see_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o thing_n itself_o that_o be_v obtain_v three_o thing_n must_v be_v inquire_v into_o with_o what_o brevity_n we_o can_v for_o the_o explication_n of_o these_o word_n 1_o what_o be_v redemption_n 2_o why_o be_v this_o redemption_n call_v eternal_a 3_o how_o christ_n obtain_v it_o 1._o all_o redemption_n respect_v a_o state_n of_o bondage_n and_o captivity_n with_o all_o the_o event_n that_o do_v attend_v it_o the_o object_n of_o it_o or_o those_o to_o be_v redeem_v be_v only_a person_n in_o that_o estate_n there_o be_v mention_n ver_fw-la 15._o of_o the_o redemption_n of_o transgression_n but_o it_o be_v by_o a_o metonymy_n of_o the_o cause_n for_o the_o effect_n it_o be_v transgression_n which_o cast_v man_n into_o that_o state_n from_o whence_o they_o be_v to_o be_v redeem_v but_o both_o in_o the_o scripture_n and_o in_o the_o common_a notion_n of_o the_o word_n redemption_n be_v the_o deliverance_n of_o person_n from_o a_o state_n of_o bondage_n and_o this_o may_v be_v do_v two_o way_n 1_o by_o power_n 2_o by_o payment_n of_o a_o price_n that_o which_o be_v in_o the_o former_a way_n be_v only_o improper_o and_o metaphorical_o so_o call_v for_o it_o be_v in_o its_o own_o nature_n a_o bare_a deliverance_n and_o be_v term_v redemption_n only_o with_o respect_n to_o the_o state_n of_o captivity_n from_o whence_o it_o be_v a_o deliverance_n it_o be_v a_o vindication_n into_o liberty_n by_o any_o mean_n so_o the_o deliverance_n of_o the_o israelite_n from_o egypt_n though_o wrought_v mere_o by_o act_n of_o power_n be_v call_v their_o redemption_n and_o moses_n from_o his_o ministry_n in_o that_o work_n be_v call_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o redeemer_n act_v 7._o 35._o but_o this_o redemption_n be_v only_o metaphorical_o so_o call_v with_o respect_n unto_o the_o state_n of_o bondage_n wherein_o the_o people_n be_v that_o which_o be_v proper_o so_o be_v by_o a_o price_n pay_v as_o a_o valuable_a consideration_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o ransom_n a_o price_n of_o redemption_n thence_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d redemption_n and_o a_o redeemer_n so_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v by_o christ_n be_v everywhere_o say_v to_o be_v a_o price_n a_o ransom_n see_v mat._n 20._o 28._o mark_v 10._o 45._o 1_o cor._n 6._o 20._o 1_o tim._n 2._o 6._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 18_o 19_o it_o be_v the_o deliverance_n of_o person_n out_o of_o a_o state_n of_o captivity_n and_o bondage_n by_o the_o payment_n of_o a_o valuable_a price_n or_o ransom_n and_o the_o socinian_o offer_v violence_n not_o only_o to_o the_o scripture_n but_o to_o common_a sense_n itself_o when_o they_o contend_v that_o the_o redemption_n which_o be_v constant_o affirm_v to_o be_v by_o a_o price_n be_v metaphorical_a and_o that_o only_a proper_a which_o be_v by_o power_n the_o price_n or_o ransom_n in_o this_o redemption_n be_v two_o way_n express_v 1_o by_o that_o which_o give_v it_o its_o worth_n and_o value_n that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o sufficient_a ransom_n for_o all_o 2_o by_o its_o especial_a nature_n the_o first_o be_v the_o person_n of_o christ_n himself_o he_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o gal._n 2._o 20._o he_o give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o all_o 1_o tim._n 2._o 6._o he_o offer_v himself_o to_o god_n ver_fw-la 14._o eph._n 5._o 2._o this_o be_v that_o which_o make_v the_o ransom_n of_o a_o infinite_a value_n meet_v to_o redeem_v the_o whole_a church_n god_n purchase_v the_o church_n with_o his_o own_o blood_n act_v 20._o 28._o the_o especial_a nature_n of_o it_o be_v that_o it_o be_v by_o blood_n by_o his_o own_o blood_n see_v eph._n 1._o 7._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 18_o 19_o and_o this_o blood_n of_o christ_n be_v a_o ransom_n or_o price_n of_o redemption_n partly_o from_o the_o unvaluableness_n of_o that_o obedience_n which_o he_o yield_v unto_o god_n in_o the_o shed_n of_o it_o and_o partly_o because_o this_o ransom_n be_v also_o to_o be_v a_o atonement_n as_o it_o be_v offer_v unto_o god_n in_o sacrifice_n for_o it_o be_v by_o blood_n and_o no_o otherwise_o that_o atonement_n be_v make_v leu._n 17._o 11._o wherefore_o he_o be_v set_v forth_o to_o be_v a_o propitiation_n through_o faith_n in_o his_o blood_n rom._n 3._o 24_o 25._o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n do_v give_v himself_o a_o ransom_n for_o sin_n that_o he_o do_v it_o in_o the_o shed_n of_o his_o blood_n for_o we_o wherein_o he_o make_v his_o soul_n a_o offering_n for_o sin_n that_o herein_o and_o hereby_o he_o make_v atonement_n and_o expiate_v our_o sin_n and_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n belong_v unto_o our_o redemption_n be_v the_o substance_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o this_o redemption_n be_v nothing_o but_o the_o expiation_n of_o sin_n and_o that_o expiation_n of_o sin_n nothing_o but_o a_o act_n of_o power_n and_o authority_n in_o christ_n now_o in_o heaven_n as_o the_o socinian_o dream_n be_v to_o reject_v the_o whole_a gospel_n though_o the_o nature_n of_o this_o redemption_n be_v usual_o speak_v unto_o yet_o we_o must_v not_o here_o whole_o put_v it_o by_o and_o the_o nature_n of_o it_o will_v appear_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o state_n from_o whence_o we_o be_v redeem_v with_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o 1_o the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v sin_n or_o our_o original_a apostasy_n from_o god_n hereby_o we_o lose_v our_o primitive_a liberty_n with_o all_o the_o right_n and_o privilege_n thereunto_o belong_v 2_o the_o supreme_a efficient_a cause_n be_v god_n himself_o as_o the_o ruler_n and_o judge_n of_o all_o he_o cast_v all_o apostate_n into_o a_o state_n of_o captivity_n and_o bondage_n for_o liberty_n be_v nothing_o but_o peace_n with_o he_o but_o he_o do_v it_o with_o this_o difference_n sin_v angel_n he_o design_v to_o leave_v irrecoverable_o under_o this_o condition_n for_o mankind_n he_o will_v find_v a_o ransom_n 3_o the_o instrumental_a cause_n of_o it_o be_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n this_o fall_n on_o man_n bring_v they_o into_o a_o state_n of_o bondage_n for_o it_o separate_v as_o to_o all_o relation_n of_o love_n and_o peace_n between_o god_n and_o they_o and_o give_v life_n unto_o all_o the_o act_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n wherein_o the_o misery_n of_o that_o state_n consist_v to_o be_v separate_a from_o god_n to_o be_v under_o the_o power_n of_o sin_n and_o death_n be_v to_o be_v in_o bondage_n 4_o the_o external_n cause_n by_o the_o application_n of_o all_o other_o cause_n unto_o the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n be_v satan_n he_o be_v the_o power_n of_o darkness_n his_o the_o power_n of_o death_n over_o man_n in_o that_o state_n and_o condition_n that_o be_v to_o make_v application_n of_o the_o terror_n of_o it_o unto_o their_o soul_n as_o threaten_v in_o the_o curse_n heb._n 2._o 14_o 15._o hence_o he_o appear_v as_o the_o head_n of_o this_o state_n of_o bondage_n and_o man_n be_v in_o captivity_n unto_o he_o he_o be_v not_o so_o in_o himself_o but_o as_o the_o external_a application_n of_o the_o cause_n of_o bondage_n be_v commit_v unto_o he_o from_o hence_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o four_o thing_n be_v require_v unto_o that_o redemption_n which_o be_v a_o deliverance_n by_o price_n or_o ransom_n from_o this_o state_n for_o 1_o it_o must_v be_v by_o such_o a_o ransom_n as_o whereby_o the_o gild_n of_o sin_n be_v expiate_v which_o be_v the_o meritorious_a cause_n of_o our_o captivity_n hence_o it_o be_v call_v the_o redemption_n of_o transgression_n ver_fw-la 14._o that_o be_v of_o person_n from_o that_o state_n and_o condition_n whereinto_o they_o be_v cast_v by_o sin_n or_o transgression_n 2_o such_o as_o wherewith_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n atonement_n must_v be_v make_v and_o satisfaction_n unto_o his_o justice_n as_o the_o supreme_a ruler_n and_o judge_n of_o all_o 3_o such_o as_o whereby_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n may_v be_v remove_v which_o can_v not_o be_v without_o undergo_n of_o it_o 4_o such_o as_o whereby_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n may_v be_v destroy_v how_o all_o this_o be_v do_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n i_o have_v at_o large_a declare_v elsewhere_o 2._o this_o redemption_n be_v say_v to_o be_v eternal_a and_o it_o be_v so_o on_o
otherwise_o the_o covenant_n the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o tabernacle_n with_o all_o its_o vessel_n be_v purify_v in_o their_o sacred_a dedication_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o service_n thus_o be_v all_o the_o heavenly_a thing_n themselves_o purify_v christ_n himself_o be_v sanctify_v consecrate_a dedicate_v unto_o god_n in_o his_o own_o blood_n he_o sanctify_a himself_o joh._n 17._o 19_o and_o that_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o covenant_n heb._n 10._o 29._o even_n when_o he_o be_v consecrate_a or_o make_v perfect_a through_o suffering_n chap._n 2._o 10._o so_o be_v the_o church_n and_o the_o whole_a worship_n of_o it_o dedicate_v unto_o god_n make_v holy_a unto_o he_o ephes._n 5._o 25_o 26._o and_o heaven_n itself_o be_v dedicate_v to_o be_v a_o habitation_n for_o ever_o unto_o the_o mystical_a body_n of_o christ_n in_o perfect_a peace_n with_o the_o angel_n above_o who_o have_v never_o sin_v eph._n 1._o 10._o heb._n 12._o 22_o 23_o 24._o but_o yet_o there_o be_v moreover_o a_o real_a purification_n of_o the_o most_o of_o these_o thing_n the_o church_n or_o the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o man_n be_v real_o cleanse_v purify_a and_o sanctify_v with_o a_o internal_a spiritual_a purification_n eph._n 5._o 25_o 26._o tit._n 2._o 14._o it_o be_v wash_v in_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n rev._n 1._o 5._o and_o be_v thereby_o cleanse_v from_o sin_n 1_o joh._n 1._o 7._o and_o heaven_n itself_o be_v in_o some_o sense_n so_o purify_v as_o the_o tabernacle_n be_v because_o of_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n among_o who_o it_o be_v levit._fw-la 16._o 16._o sin_n have_v enter_v into_o heaven_n itself_o in_o the_o apostasy_n of_o angel_n whence_o it_o be_v not_o pure_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n job_n 15._o 15._o and_o upon_o the_o sin_n of_o man_n a_o state_n of_o enmity_n ensue_v between_o the_o angel_n above_o and_o man_n below_o so_o that_o heaven_n be_v no_o meet_a place_n for_o a_o habitation_n unto_o they_o both_o until_o they_o be_v reconcile_v which_o be_v do_v only_o in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n eph._n 1._o 10._o hence_o if_o the_o heavenly_a thing_n be_v not_o defile_v in_o themselves_o yet_o in_o relation_n unto_o we_o they_o be_v so_o which_o be_v now_o take_v away_o the_o sum_n be_v as_o the_o covenant_n the_o book_n the_o people_n the_o tabernacle_n be_v all_o purify_a and_o dedicate_v unto_o their_o especial_a end_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o calf_n and_o goat_n wherein_o be_v lay_v the_o foundation_n of_o all_o gracious_a intercourse_n between_o god_n and_o the_o church_n under_o the_o old_a covenant_n so_o all_o thing_n whatever_o that_o in_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n belong_v unto_o the_o new_a covenant_n the_o whole_a mediation_n of_o christ_n with_o all_o the_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a effect_n of_o it_o be_v confirm_v dedicate_v unto_o god_n and_o make_v effectual_a unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o covenant_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o be_v the_o spring_n from_o whence_o efficacy_n be_v communicate_v unto_o they_o all_o and_o moreover_o the_o soul_n and_o conscience_n of_o the_o elect_n be_v purify_v and_o sanctify_v from_o all_o defilement_n thereby_o which_o work_n be_v gradual_o carry_v on_o in_o they_o by_o renew_a application_n of_o the_o same_o blood_n unto_o they_o until_o they_o be_v all_o present_v unto_o god_n glorious_a without_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n or_o any_o such_o thing_n and_o we_o be_v teach_v that_o the_o one_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n with_o what_o ensue_v thereon_o be_v the_o only_a mean_n to_o render_v effectual_a all_o the_o counsel_n of_o god_n concern_v the_o redemption_n and_o salvation_n of_o the_o church_n eph._n 1._o 3_o 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o rom._n 3._o 24_o 25_o 26._o of_o these_o heavenly_a thing_n it_o be_v say_v that_o they_o be_v purify_v with_o better_a sacrifice_n than_o these_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v add_v to_o increase_v the_o signification_n 〈◊〉_d all_o sober_a expositor_n agree_v that_o here_o be_v a_o enallage_n of_o number_n the_o plural_a put_v for_o the_o singular_a the_o one_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n be_v alone_o intend_v but_o because_o it_o answer_v all_o other_o sacrifice_n exceed_v they_o all_o in_o dignity_n be_v of_o more_o use_n and_o efficacy_n than_o they_o all_o it_o be_v so_o express_v that_o one_o sacrifice_n which_o comprise_v the_o virtue_n benefit_n and_o signification_n of_o all_o other_o the_o gloss_n of_o grotius_n on_o these_o word_n be_v intolerable_a and_o just_o offensive_a unto_o all_o pious_a soul_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d say_v he_o quia_fw-la non_fw-la tantum_fw-la christi_fw-la perpessiones_fw-la intelligit_fw-la sed_fw-la eorum_fw-la qui_fw-la ipsum_fw-la sectantur_fw-la unà _fw-la cum_fw-la precibus_fw-la &_o operibus_fw-la misericordiae_fw-la be_v it_o possible_a that_o any_o christian_n shall_v not_o tremble_v to_o join_v the_o suffering_n of_o man_n and_o their_o work_n with_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n as_o unto_o the_o same_o kind_n of_o efficacy_n in_o purify_n of_o these_o heavenly_a thing_n do_v they_o make_v atonement_n for_o sin_n be_v they_o offer_v unto_o god_n for_o that_o end_n be_v they_o sprinkle_v on_o these_o thing_n for_o their_o purification_n 4._o the_o modification_n of_o the_o former_a proposition_n belong_v unto_o this_o also_o it_o be_v necessary_a these_o thing_n shall_v be_v thus_o purify_v 1_o as_o that_o which_o the_o holiness_n of_o god_n require_v and_o which_o therefore_o in_o his_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n he_o appoint_v 2_o as_o that_o which_o in_o itself_o be_v meet_v and_o become_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n heb._n 2._o 10._o nothing_o but_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n with_o the_o everlasting_a efficacy_n of_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n can_v thus_o purify_v the_o heavenly_a thing_n and_o dedicate_v the_o whole_a new_a creation_n unto_o god_n the_o last_o thing_n we_o shall_v observe_v hereon_o be_v that_o it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o this_o dedication_n and_o purification_n be_v ascribe_v unto_o now_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d be_v a_o slay_a sacrifice_n a_o sacrifice_n as_o slay_v a_o sacrifice_n by_o mactation_n kill_v or_o shed_v of_o blood_n so_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d also_o wherefore_o it_o be_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o death_n and_o bloodshedding_a that_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o these_o thing_n other_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o he_o there_o be_v none_o he_o offer_v none_o for_o the_o vindication_n hereof_o we_o must_v examine_v the_o comment_n of_o schlictingius_n on_o this_o place_n his_o word_n be_v licet_fw-la enim_fw-la non_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la suum_fw-la christus_fw-la deo_fw-la obtulerit_fw-la sed_fw-la se_fw-la ipsum_fw-la tamen_fw-la sine_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la effusione_n offer_n se_fw-la ipsum_fw-la non_fw-la potuit_fw-la neque_fw-la debuit_fw-la exit_fw-la eo_fw-la veró_n quod_fw-la diximus_fw-la sit_fw-la ut_fw-la author_n divinus_fw-la christum_fw-la cum_fw-la victimis_fw-la legalibus_fw-la conferens_fw-la perpetuò_fw-la fugiat_fw-la dicere_fw-la christi_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la fuisse_fw-la oblatum_n et_fw-la nihilominus_fw-la ut_fw-la similitudini_fw-la serviat_fw-la perpetuò_fw-la christi_fw-la sanguinis_fw-la fusionem_fw-la insinuet_fw-la quae_fw-la nisi_fw-la antecessisset_fw-la haud_fw-la quaquam_fw-la tam_fw-la plena_fw-la tamque_fw-la concinna_fw-la inter_fw-la christum_fw-la &_o victimas_fw-la antiquas_fw-la comparatio_fw-la institui_fw-la potuisset_fw-la exit_fw-la his_fw-la ergo_fw-la manifestum_fw-la est_fw-la in_o illa_fw-la sancta_fw-la celestia_fw-la ad_fw-la eorum_fw-la dedicationem_fw-la emundationemque_fw-la peragendam_fw-la victimam_fw-la pretiosissimam_fw-la proinde_fw-la non_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la hircorum_fw-la &_o vitulorum_fw-la imò_fw-la ne_fw-la sanguinem_fw-la quidem_fw-la ullum_fw-la sed_fw-la ipsum_fw-la dei_fw-la filium_fw-la idque_fw-la omnibus_fw-la mortalis_fw-la naturae_fw-la exuviis_fw-la depositis_fw-la quo_fw-la nulla_fw-la pretiosior_fw-la &_o sanctior_fw-la victima_fw-la cogitari_fw-la potuit_fw-la debuisse_fw-la inferri_fw-la ans._n 1_o the_o distinction_n between_o christ_n offer_v his_o blood_n and_o offer_v himself_o to_o god_n the_o foundation_n of_o this_o discourse_n be_v coin_a on_o purpose_n to_o pervert_v the_o truth_n for_o neither_o do_v christ_n offer_v his_o blood_n unto_o god_n but_o in_o the_o offering_n of_o himself_o nor_o do_v he_o offer_v himself_o unto_o god_n but_o in_o and_o by_o the_o shed_n and_o offer_v of_o his_o blood_n there_o be_v no_o distinction_n between_o christ_n offer_v of_o himself_o and_o offering_n of_o his_o blood_n other_o then_o between_o the_o be_v of_o any_o thing_n and_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n of_o its_o be_v what_o it_o be_v 2_o that_o he_o can_v not_o offer_v himself_o without_o the_o antecedent_n effusion_n of_o his_o blood_n seem_v a_o kind_a concession_n but_o it_o have_v the_o same_o design_n with_o the_o precede_a distinction_n but_o in_o the_o offering_n of_o himself_o he_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o slay_a sacrifice_n which_o be_v in_o and_o by_o the_o effusion_n of_o his_o blood_n in_o the_o very_a shed_n of_o
offering_n or_o sacrifice_n which_o render_v the_o repetition_n of_o it_o needless_a it_o be_v one_o once_o offer_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n nor_o need_v be_v offer_v any_o more_o because_o of_o the_o total_a abolition_n and_o destruction_n of_o sin_n at_o once_o make_v thereby_o what_o else_o concern_v the_o thing_n themselves_o speak_v of_o will_v be_v comprise_v under_o the_o ensue_a observation_n 1._o it_o be_v the_o prerogative_n of_o god_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o wisdom_n to_o determine_v the_o time_n and_o season_n of_o the_o dispensation_n of_o himself_o and_o his_o grace_n unto_o the_o church_n hereon_o it_o depend_v alone_o that_o christ_n appear_v in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n no_o soon_o nor_o late_a as_o to_o the_o part_n of_o that_o season_n many_o thing_n do_v evidence_n a_o condecency_n unto_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o the_o determination_n of_o that_o season_n as_o 1._o he_o testify_v his_o displeasure_n against_o sin_n in_o suffer_v the_o generality_n of_o mankind_n to_o lie_v so_o long_o under_o the_o fatal_a effect_n of_o their_o apostasy_n without_o relief_n or_o remedy_n act._n 14._o 16._o chap._n 17._o 30._o rom._n 1._o 21_o 24_o 26._o 2._o he_o do_v it_o to_o exercise_v the_o faith_n of_o the_o church_n call_v by_o virtue_n of_o the_o promise_n in_o the_o expectation_n of_o its_o accomplishment_n and_o by_o the_o various_a way_n whereby_o god_n cherish_v their_o faith_n and_o hope_n be_v he_o glorify_v in_o all_o age_n luk_n 1._o 70._o mat._n 13._o 16._o luk._n 10._o 24._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 10_o 11._o hag._n 2._o 7._o 3._o to_o prepare_v the_o church_n for_o the_o reception_n of_o he_o partly_o by_o the_o glorious_a representation_n make_v of_o he_o in_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o temple_n with_o their_o worship_n partly_o by_o the_o burden_n of_o legal_a institution_n lay_v on_o they_o until_o his_o come_n gal._n 3._o 24._o 4._o to_o give_v the_o world_n a_o full_a and_o sufficient_a trial_n of_o what_o may_v be_v attain_v towards_o happiness_n and_o blessedness_n by_o the_o excellency_n of_o all_o thing_n here_o below_o man_n have_v time_n to_o try_v what_o be_v in_o wisdom_n learning_n moral_a virtue_n power_n rule_n dominion_n riches_n art_n and_o whatever_o else_o be_v valuable_a unto_o rational_a nature_n they_o be_v all_o exalt_v unto_o their_o height_n in_o their_o possession_n and_o exercise_n before_o the_o appearance_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o manifest_v their_o own_o insufficiency_n to_o give_v the_o least_o real_a relief_n unto_o mankind_n from_o under_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o apostasy_n from_o god_n see_v 1_o cor._n 1._o 5._o to_o give_v time_n unto_o satan_n to_o fix_v and_o establish_v his_o kingdom_n in_o the_o world_n that_o the_o destruction_n of_o he_o and_o it_o may_v be_v the_o more_o conspicuous_a and_o glorious_a these_o and_o sundry_a other_o thing_n of_o a_o like_a nature_n do_v evince_n that_o there_o be_v a_o condecency_n unto_o divine_a wisdom_n in_o the_o determination_n of_o the_o season_n of_o the_o appearance_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o flesh_n howbeit_o it_o be_v ultimate_o to_o be_v resolve_v into_o his_o sovereign_n will_v and_o pleasure_n 2._o god_n have_v a_o design_n of_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o grace_n in_o his_o send_n of_o christ_n and_o his_o appearance_n in_o the_o world_n thereon_o which_o can_v not_o be_v frustrate_a he_o appear_v to_o put_v away_o sin_n the_o footstep_n of_o divine_a wisdom_n and_o grace_n herein_o i_o have_v inquire_v into_o in_o a_o peculiar_a treatise_n and_o shall_v not_o here_o insist_v on_o the_o same_o argument_n 3._o sin_n have_v erect_v a_o dominion_n a_o tyranny_n over_o all_o man_n as_o by_o a_o law_n unless_o this_o law_n be_v abrogate_a and_o abolish_v we_o can_v have_v neither_o deliverance_n nor_o liberty_n man_n general_o think_v that_o they_o serve_v themselves_o of_o sin_n in_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o their_o lust_n and_o gratification_n of_o the_o flesh_n but_o they_o be_v indeed_o servant_n of_o it_o and_o slave_n unto_o it_o it_o have_v get_v a_o power_n to_o command_v their_o obedience_n unto_o it_o and_o a_o power_n to_o bind_v they_o over_o to_o eternal_a death_n for_o the_o disobedience_n unto_o god_n therein_o as_o unto_o what_o belong_v unto_o this_o law_n and_o power_n see_v my_o discourse_n of_o indwelling_a sin_n 4._o no_o power_n of_o man_n of_o any_o mere_a creature_n be_v able_a to_o evacuate_v disannul_v or_o abolish_v this_o law_n of_o sin_n for_o 5._o the_o destruction_n and_o dissolution_n of_o this_o law_n and_o power_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o great_a end_n of_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n for_o the_o discharge_n of_o his_o priestly_a office_n in_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o no_o other_o way_n can_v it_o be_v effect_v and_o 6._o it_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o christ_n it_o be_v the_o safety_n of_o the_o church_n that_o by_o his_o one_o offering_n by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o once_o for_o all_o he_o have_v abolish_v sin_n as_o unto_o the_o law_n and_o condemn_a power_n of_o it_o ver_fw-la xxvii_o xxviii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o sicut_fw-la &_o quem_fw-la admodum_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d statutum_n constitutum_fw-la est_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n of_o adam_n all_o his_o posterity_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o at_o one_o time_n a_o certain_a appoint_a time_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vul._n post_fw-la hoc_fw-la autem_fw-la postea_fw-la verò_fw-la and_o afterward_o syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o after_o their_o death_n the_o death_n of_o they_o so_o also_o christ_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d one_o time_n at_o one_o time_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vul._n ad_fw-la exhaurienda_fw-la peccata_fw-la rhem._n to_o exhaust_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o without_o any_o sense_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d may_v signify_v to_o lift_v or_o bear_v up_o not_o at_o all_o to_o draw_v out_o of_o any_o deep_a place_n though_o there_o may_v be_v something_o in_o that_o allusion_n syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o in_o himself_o he_o slay_v or_o sacrifice_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o in_o himself_o that_o be_v by_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o he_o take_v they_o away_o bez._n ut_fw-la in_o seipso_fw-la attolleret_fw-la multorum_fw-la peccata_fw-la that_o he_o may_v lift_v or_o bear_v up_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o in_o himself_o he_o take_v they_o upon_o himself_o as_o a_o burden_n which_o he_o bear_v upon_o the_o cross_n as_o oppose_v to_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d afterward_o not_o burden_v with_o sin_n other_o ad_fw-la attollendum_fw-la peccata_fw-la multorum_fw-la in_o semet_fw-la ipsum_fw-la to_o take_v up_o unto_o himself_o that_o be_v upon_o himself_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o the_o syriack_n read_v the_o last_o â—ause_n he_o shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n unto_o the_o salvation_n of_o they_o that_o expect_v or_o look_v for_o he_o all_z other_o he_o shall_v appear_v unto_o or_o be_v see_v by_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o unto_o salvation_n unto_o which_o difference_n we_o shall_v speak_v afterward_o ver_fw-la xxvii_o xxviii_o and_o in_o like_a manner_n as_o it_o be_v appoint_v unto_o man_n once_o to_o die_v but_o after_o this_o afterward_o the_o judgement_n so_o also_o christ_n be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v in_o himself_o the_o sin_n of_o many_o and_o unto_o they_o that_o look_v for_o he_o shall_v he_o appear_v the_o second_o time_n without_o sin_n unto_o salvation_n these_o verse_n put_v a_o close_a unto_o the_o heavenly_a discourse_n of_o the_o apostle_n concern_v the_o cause_n nature_n end_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n wherewith_o the_o new_a covenant_n be_v dedicate_v and_o confirm_v and_o in_o the_o word_n there_o be_v a_o treble_a confirmation_n of_o that_o singularity_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o christ_n which_o he_o have_v plead_v before_o 1._o in_o a_o elegant_a instructive_a similitude_n and_o as_o it_o be_v appoint_v ver_fw-la 27._o 2._o in_o a_o declaration_n of_o the_o use_n and_o end_n of_o the_o offer_n of_o christ_n he_o be_v once_o offer_v to_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o 3._o in_o the_o consequent_a of_o it_o his_o second_o appearance_n unto_o the_o salvation_n of_o believer_n ver_fw-la 28._o in_o the_o comparison_n we_o must_v first_o consider_v the_o force_n of_o it_o in_o general_a and_o explain_v the_o word_n that_o as_o we_o have_v observe_v which_o the_o apostle_n design_v to_o confirm_v and_o illustrate_v be_v what_o he_o have_v plead_v in_o the_o forego_n verse_n concern_v the_o singularity_n and_o efficacy_n of_o the_o offering_n of_o christ_n whereon_o also_o he_o take_v occasion_n to_o declare_v the_o bless_a
consequent_n of_o it_o hereof_o he_o give_v a_o illustration_n by_o compare_v it_o unto_o what_o be_v of_o absolute_a and_o unavoidable_a necessity_n so_o as_o that_o it_o can_v otherwise_o be_v namely_o the_o death_n of_o all_o the_o individual_n of_o mankind_n by_o the_o decretory_a sentence_n of_o god_n as_o they_o must_v die_v every_o one_o and_o every_o one_o but_o once_o so_o christ_n be_v to_o die_v to_o suffer_v to_o offer_v himself_o and_o that_o but_o once_o the_o instance_n of_o those_o who_o die_v not_o after_o the_o manner_n of_o other_o man_n as_o enoch_n and_o elias_n or_o those_o who_o have_v die_v once_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a and_o die_v again_o as_o lazarus_n give_v no_o difficulty_n herein_o they_o be_v instance_n of_o exemption_n from_o the_o common_a rule_n by_o mere_a act_n of_o divine_a sovereignty_n but_o the_o apostle_n argue_v from_o the_o general_a rule_n and_o constitution_n and_o thereon_o alone_a the_o force_n of_o his_o comparison_n do_v depend_v and_o they_o be_v not_o weaken_v by_o such_o exemption_n as_o this_o be_v the_o certain_a unalterable_a law_n of_o humane_a condition_n that_o every_o man_n must_v die_v once_o and_o but_o once_o as_o unto_o this_o mortal_a life_n so_o christ_n be_v once_o and_o but_o once_o offer_v but_o there_o be_v more_o in_o the_o word_n and_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n than_o a_o bare_a similitude_n and_o illustration_n of_o what_o he_o treat_v of_o though_o expositor_n own_o it_o not_o he_o do_v not_o only_o illustrate_v his_o former_a assertion_n by_o a_o fit_a comparison_n but_o give_v the_o reason_n of_o the_o one_o offer_v of_o christ_n from_o what_o it_o be_v necessary_a for_o and_o design_v unto_o for_o that_o he_o introduce_v a_o reason_n of_o his_o former_a assertion_n the_o causal_a connexion_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d do_v demonstrate_v 〈◊〉_d especial_o as_o it_o be_v join_v with_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o be_v in_o quantum_fw-la inasmuch_o as_o in_o which_o sense_n he_o constant_o use_v that_o expression_n chap._n 3._o 3._o chap._n 7._o 20._o chap._n 8._o 6._o and_o in_o as_o much_o as_o it_o be_v so_o with_o mankind_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o christ_n shall_v suffer_v once_o for_o the_o expiation_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o sinner_n how_o be_v it_o with_o mankind_n in_o this_o matter_n on_o the_o account_n of_o sin_n they_o be_v all_o subject_n unto_o the_o law_n and_o the_o curse_n thereof_o hereof_o there_o be_v two_o part_n 1_o temporal_a death_n to_o be_v undergo_v penal_o on_o the_o sentence_n of_o god_n 2_o eternal_a judgement_n wherein_o they_o be_v to_o perish_v for_o evermore_o in_o these_o thing_n consist_v the_o effect_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o they_o be_v due_a unto_o all_o man_n avoidable_a to_o be_v infict_v on_o they_o by_o the_o judgement_n and_o sentence_n of_o god_n it_o be_v appoint_v decree_v determine_v of_o god_n that_o man_n sinful_a man_n shall_v once_o die_v and_o after_o that_o come_v to_o judgement_n for_o their_o sin_n this_o be_v the_o sense_n the_o sentence_n the_o substance_n of_o the_o law_n under_o this_o sentence_n they_o must_v all_o perish_v eternal_o if_o not_o divine_o relieve_v but_o inasmuch_o as_o it_o be_v thus_o with_o they_o the_o one_o offer_v of_o christ_n once_o offer_v be_v prepare_v for_o their_o relief_n and_o deliverance_n and_o the_o relief_n be_v in_o the_o infinite_a wisdom_n of_o god_n eminent_o proportionate_a unto_o the_o evil_a the_o remedy_n unto_o the_o disease_n for_o 1._o as_o man_n be_v to_o die_v once_o legal_o and_o penal_o for_o sin_n by_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n and_o no_o more_o so_o christ_n die_v suffer_v and_o offer_v once_o and_o no_o more_o to_o bear_v sin_n to_o expiate_v it_o and_o thereby_o to_o take_v away_o death_n so_o far_o as_o it_o be_v penal_a 2._o as_o after_o death_n man_n must_v appear_v again_o the_o second_o time_n unto_o judgement_n to_o undergo_v condemnation_n thereon_o so_o after_o his_o once_a offering_n to_o take_v away_o sin_n and_o death_n christ_n shall_v appear_v the_o second_o time_n to_o free_v we_o from_o judgement_n and_o to_o bestow_v on_o we_o eternal_a salvation_n in_o this_o interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n i_o do_v not_o exclude_v the_o use_n of_o the_o comparison_n nor_o the_o design_n of_o the_o apostle_n to_o illustrate_v the_o one_o offer_v of_o christ_n once_o offer_v by_o the_o certainty_n of_o the_o death_n of_o man_n once_o only_o for_o these_o thing_n do_v illustrate_v one_o another_o as_o so_o compare_v but_o withal_o i_o judge_v there_o be_v more_o in_o they_o than_o a_o mere_a comparison_n between_o thing_n no_o way_n relate_v one_o to_o another_o but_o only_o have_v some_o mutual_a resemblance_n in_o that_o they_o fall_v out_o but_o once_o yea_o there_o seem_v not_o to_o be_v much_o light_n nor_o any_o thing_n of_o argument_n in_o a_o comparison_n so_o arbitrary_o frame_v but_o consider_v these_o thing_n in_o their_o mutual_a relation_n and_o opposition_n one_o unto_o the_o other_o which_o be_v the_o same_o with_o that_o of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n and_o there_o be_v much_o of_o light_n and_o argument_n in_o the_o compare_v of_o they_o together_o for_o whereas_o the_o end_n of_o the_o death_n suffer_v and_o offer_v of_o christ_n be_v to_o take_v away_o and_o remove_v the_o punishment_n due_a unto_o sin_n which_o consist_v in_o this_o that_o man_n shall_v once_o die_v and_o but_o once_o and_o afterward_o come_v to_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n according_a to_o the_o sentence_n of_o the_o law_n and_o it_o be_v convenient_a unto_o divine_a wisdom_n that_o christ_n for_o that_o end_n shall_v die_v suffer_v offer_v once_o only_o and_o afterward_o bring_v they_o for_o who_o he_o die_v unto_o salvation_n and_o this_o be_v the_o proper_a sense_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o quantum_fw-la which_o interpreter_n know_v not_o what_o to_o make_v of_o in_o this_o place_n but_o endeavour_v various_o to_o change_v and_o alter_v some_o pretend_v that_o some_o copy_n read_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d and_o one_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d which_o they_o suppose_v come_v from_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d but_o the_o only_a reason_n why_o the_o word_n be_v not_o like_v be_v because_o the_o sense_n be_v not_o understand_v take_v the_o mind_n of_o the_o apostle_n aright_o and_o his_o expression_n be_v proper_a unto_o his_o purpose_n wherefore_o there_o be_v in_o these_o verse_n a_o entire_a opposition_n and_o comparison_n between_o the_o law_n and_o the_o gospel_n the_o curse_v due_a to_o sin_n and_o the_o redemption_n that_o be_v by_o christ_n jesus_n and_o we_o may_v observe_v that_o god_n have_v eminent_o suit_v our_o relief_n the_o mean_n and_o cause_n of_o our_o spiritual_a deliverance_n unto_o our_o misery_n the_o mean_n and_o cause_n of_o it_o as_o that_o his_o own_o wisdom_n and_o grace_n may_v be_v exalt_v and_o our_o faith_n establish_v that_o which_o be_v here_o summary_o represent_v by_o our_o apostle_n in_o this_o elegant_a antithesis_fw-la he_o declare_v at_o large_a rom._n 5._o from_o ver_fw-la 12._o to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o chapter_n but_o we_o proceed_v with_o the_o interpretation_n of_o the_o word_n in_o the_o first_o part_n of_o the_o antithesis_fw-la and_o comparison_n ver_fw-la 27._o there_o be_v three_o thing_n assert_v 1_o the_o death_n of_o man_n 2_o the_o judgement_n that_o ensue_v and_o 3._o the_o cause_n of_o they_o both_o the_o last_o be_v first_o to_o be_v explain_v it_o be_v appoint_v determine_a enact_v statutum_fw-la est_fw-la it_o be_v so_o by_o he_o who_o have_v a_o 〈◊〉_d sovereign_a power_n and_o authority_n in_o and_o over_o these_o thing_n and_o have_v the_o force_n of_o a_o unalterable_a law_n which_o none_o can_v transgress_v god_n himself_o have_v thus_o appoint_v it_o none_o else_o can_v determine_v and_o dispose_v of_o these_o thing_n and_o the_o word_n equal_o respect_v both_o part_n of_o the_o assertion_n death_n and_o judgement_n they_o be_v both_o equal_o from_o the_o constitution_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o they_o both_o the_o socinian_o do_v so_o divide_v these_o thing_n that_o one_o of_o they_o namely_o death_n they_o will_v have_v to_o be_v natural_a and_o the_o other_o or_o judgement_n from_o the_o constitution_n of_o god_n which_o be_v not_o to_o interpret_v but_o to_o contradict_v the_o word_n yea_o death_n be_v that_o which_o in_o the_o first_o place_n and_o direct_o be_v affirm_v to_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o this_o divine_a constitution_n be_v speak_v of_o as_o it_o be_v penal_a by_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n for_o sin_n and_o judgement_n fall_v under_o the_o same_o constitution_n as_o consequential_a thereunto_o but_o if_o death_n as_o they_o plead_v be_v mere_o and_o only_o natural_a they_o
hand_n and_o a_o reparation_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n on_o the_o other_o no_o man_n live_a can_v apprehend_v wherein_o any_o such_o proportion_n shall_v lie_v or_o consist_v nor_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o the_o conscience_n of_o any_o man_n can_v be_v free_v from_o a_o sense_n of_o the_o gild_n of_o sin_n who_o have_v nothing_o to_o trust_v unto_o but_o this_o blood_n to_o make_v compensation_n or_o atonement_n for_o it_o 2._o the_o apprehension_n of_o it_o namely_o a_o suitableness_n unto_o divine_a justice_n in_o the_o expiation_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n must_v needs_o be_v a_o great_a incentive_a unto_o profane_a person_n unto_o the_o commission_n of_o sin_n for_o if_o there_o be_v no_o more_o in_o sin_n and_o the_o gild_n of_o it_o but_o what_o may_v be_v expiate_v and_o take_v away_o at_o so_o low_a a_o price_n but_o what_o may_v have_v atonement_n make_v for_o it_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o beast_n why_o shall_v they_o not_o 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as_o unto_o the_o thing_n intend_v which_o be_v the_o incarnation_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n the_o aethiop_n render_v this_o verse_n somewhat_o strange_o and_o when_o he_o enter_v into_o the_o world_n he_o say_v sacrifice_n and_o offering_n i_o will_v not_o thy_o body_n he_o have_v purify_v unto_o i_o make_v they_o as_o i_o suppose_v the_o word_n of_o the_o father_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vulg._n non_fw-la tibi_fw-la placuerant_fw-la read_v the_o precede_a word_n in_o the_o nominative_a case_n alter_v the_o person_n and_o number_n of_o the_o verb._n syr._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d thou_o do_v not_o require_v non_fw-la approbâsti_fw-la that_o be_v they_o be_v not_o well_o please_v nor_o accept_v with_o god_n as_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o expiation_n of_o sin_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ecce_fw-la adsum_fw-la venio_fw-la 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o syriack_n omit_v the_o last_o word_n which_o yet_o be_v emphatical_a in_o the_o discourse_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d vul._n tunc_fw-la dixi_fw-la than_o i_o say_v that_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o he_o say_v for_o the_o apostle_n do_v not_o speak_v these_o word_n but_o repeat_v the_o word_n of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o read_n of_o the_o word_n out_o of_o the_o hebrew_n by_o the_o apostle_n shall_v be_v consider_v in_o our_o passage_n verse_n 5_o 6_o 7_o 8_o 9_o 10._o 5._o wherefore_o when_o he_o come_v into_o the_o world_n he_o say_v sacrifice_n and_o offer_v thou_o will_v not_o but_o a_o body_n have_v thou_o prepare_v fit_v for_o i_n 6._o in_o burn_a offering_n and_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n thou_o have_v have_v no_o pleasure_n 7._o then_o say_v i_o lo_o i_o come_v in_o the_o volume_n of_o the_o book_n it_o be_v write_v of_o i_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o god_n that_o i_o shall_v do_v thy_o will._n 8._o above_o when_o he_o say_v sacrifice_n and_o offer_v and_o burn_v offering_n and_o offering_n for_o sin_n thou_o will_v not_o neither_o have_v pleasure_v therein_o which_o be_v 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