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A37483	Tropologia, or, A key to open Scripture metaphors the first book containing sacred philology, or the tropes in Scripture, reduc'd under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each / partly translated and partly compil'd from the works of the learned by T.D. The second and third books containing a practical improvement (parallel-wise) of several of the most frequent and useful metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes of the Old and New Testament / by B.K.	De Laune, Thomas, d. 1685.; Keach, Benjamin, 1640-1704.	1681 (1681)	Wing D895; ESTC R24884	855,682	1,006

was to have hands laid upon the Head this was a Sign of Death XII The Head is the Subject of Humility When Men have been much affected with some great Thing they put Earth upon their Heads XIII But notwithstanding all the Head is the Glory of the Man XIV The Head sheweth the greatest Signs of Pity and Sympathy to the poor distressed and afflicted Members XV. The Head is the governing Part of the whole Man the Eyes the Ears the Hands the Feet are all governed by the Head XVI The Head loves the Body that belongs to it and is concerned night and day for its Prosperity XVII The Head receiveth Reverence and Respect Love and Honour from the Body and the Members Parallel I. THe Son of God as he was higher by Birth than Men yea than the greatest of Men Kings and mighty Potentates of the Earth c. so is he by Place and Office God hath anointed him with the Oil of Gladness above all his Fellows and set him over the Works of his Hands II. The Son of God the mystical or spiritual Head is the Seat of the spiritual Senses There is the clear seeing Eye the perfect hearing Ear the pure true and infallible Taste by which Things are distinguished aright the good from the bad for the benefit of the whole Body the Church III. Jesus Christ as a publick Person and Head of his Church is Receiver-General and common Treasury of the whole Body Whatsoever came originally from God for the Good and Benefit of the Church is lodged in Christ as Mediator and Head of his Church As David said All my Springs are in thee so may the Church say of Christ We beheld his Glory as the Glory of the only begotten Son of God full of Grace and Truth It pleased the Father that in him should all Fulness dwell IV. The Son of God doth transmit or cause to be transmitted by way of communication all the Supplies of the Mystical Body whether it be Peace of Conscience Ease for Soul-pains by an Application of his Blood and Spirit to comfort 'T is by Him that the whole Body by Joints and Bonds have Nourishment administred one to another as knit together in all parts and increasing with the Increase of God Of his Fulness we all receive and Grace for Grace V. The Son of God is the Fountain of Strength to his Church 't is said All Power is given to him I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me VI. Jesus Christ was a Man of Labour that carried our Burthens for us in Divine respects The Burthen of Temptations from Satan and the World fell upon him the Burthen of Persecution even to Death it self The Lord laid on him the Iniquities of us all VII The Lord Jesus was a Man of Sorrows and acquainted with Grief There was no Sorrow like his it was heaped upon him even to perfection VIII The Lord Jesus is the Man of God's Right-hand made strong for Himself upon whom the Blessing is conferred by the Father as a Token of Good to the whole Church In Him all the Families of the Earth are blessed IX Christ the holy and spiritual Head received the Consecration of God for he was filled with the Holy-Ghost from the Womb and as a perfect Nazarite continued separate till his Baptism at which time the holy Anointing being upon him in a visible manner did furnish him for his Ministry and fit him to be a Priest unto God this holy Unction descended on him as it did on the Head of Aaron not only drenching his Beard but all the parts of his Body also even to the Skirts of his Garment Say ye of him whom the Father sanctifieth and sendeth into the World c. Who through the eternal Spirit offered himself to God X. The Son of God not only beareth the Glory of Priesthood but the highest Glory of his Father's House which consists of Kingship c. Thou art a Priest for ever c. We see Jesus made a little lower than the Angels c. crowned with Glory and Honour XI Christ was the principal Object of Envy and Hatred The Devil envied him the Jews hated him without cause Herod threatned him One while they waited to kill him at another time they led him to the Brow of the Hill that they might cast him down headlong to destroy him At last they came and laid their hands upon him in the Garden where he received the Sign of Death after his most bitter Agony and was soon after offered up on the Cross as a publick Sacrifice He died for our Sins according to the Scriptures Christ our Passeover is sacrificed for us XII The Lord Jesus was a Subject of great Humility much affected with God's Providences and Mens Wickednesses He wept when Lazarus died Christ wept when the Jews rejected him to their own Destruction and as Publius Lettius saith of him he was never seen to laugh but often to weep The Devil Herod Pontius Pilate with the Jews were not content to persecute and drive the Son of God to Corners but after they had agreed with Judas to betray him they endeavoured as much as lay in them to take this blessed Head off from his Mystical Body nothing would satisfy them till they had slain the Lord of Life and Glory XIII And so is Jesus Christ the Glory of God the Glory of the Church She glories in Him His Head is as the most fine Gold He is altogether lovely This is my Beloved and this is my Friend O Daughters of Jerusalem XIV Christ being in all things like unto us Sin only excepted hath shewed no small Signs of Pity and Sympathy as one touched with our Infirmities as appears both before he left the World and since 1. He comforts them by good Words and Promises he will not leave them comfortless but will come to them 2. He assureth that he would send another Comforter the holy Spirit 3. He prays the Father to take them into his Care and Protection 4. He cries out from Heaven when Violence is offered to them Saul Saul why persecutest thou me c. XV. The Son of God as Head of the Church hath the Government on his Shoulders his Members hear his Voice and keep his Commandments and his Commandments are not grievous unto them XVI Jesus Christ loves his Church yea all his Members He died to save and redeem them he shed his Blood to wash and sprinkle them and went to Heaven to prepare a Place for them and is concerned both night and day for their Prosperity and Welfare he will come again from thence to solemnize the glorious Marriage and receive them unto himself that where he is there they may be also I love them that love me He gave himself that he might redeem us from all Iniquity He hath loved us and washed us from our Sins with his own Blood

Heb. 1.9 Cant. 1.3 Where the Holy Spirit with his gifts is understood which appears by comparing the place with Esa. 61.1 Act. 10.38 John 3.34 Where the Unction of Christ as a King and Priest is treated off hence comes the derivation of the name of our Saviour who is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Vnctus Annointed Joh●● 1.42 and 4.25 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by way of eminency Believers in a measure are made partakers of this Unction who by true Faith adhere to Christ the chief head as Esa. 61.3 2 Cor. 1.21 1 John 2.20 27. Whence they also are rightly denominated 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Christians with respect to their primitive vocation or Original from the Annointed Saviour Christ. See Rom. 5.5 Tit. 3.5 6. Zach. 12.10 c. Bread is attributed to God and Sacrifices with which it is said he is pleased as a man with meat and drink Numb 28.2 Upon which place Vatablus says by the term Bread Flesh is understood as verse 24. and the sense is keep up the Rites of offering flesh and victimes which are sacrific'd that they may be a pleasure to me therefore let me be refreshed with the favour of it as I appointed God calls sacrifices his Meat after the manner of men who are chiefly fed with Flesh Wine Oyl Meal Bread c. So God would have those things in his sacrifices not that he feeds on them or in proper speaking is delighted with them but that they are grateful to him upon another account viz. For their Faith in his beloved Son who was typified and shadowed by all the Sacrifices Christ is called the Bread of Life frequently John 6.35 48. and other places for his quickning strenghtning and salutiferous energy and power which is exerted or communicated to Believers who by true Faith do spiritually eat Christ that is recieve him and apply his benefits to their own Souls By this Trope God is an Hypothetical speech attributes a Signet or Seal to himself Jer. 22.24 Though Coniah were the Signet upon my right hand yet would I pluck thee thence that is although he were most dear to me and always in my sight c. For a Sealing Ring or Signet is a symbol of Love and singular Care as Cant. 8.6 Hag. 2.24 The Character of the substance of God Heb. 1.3 Is an appellation given to Christ the term Character is a Metaphor taken from the image figure or impression of a Seal representing the Prototype or first p●●ttern it self in every thing Bullinger in his Comment says as the Seal is most properly exprest in the wax so the subsistency of the Father most properly shines forth in Christ. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 comes from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 insculpere to ingrave in this place does not so much respect the Image or impression taken as the Seal it self The Father has as it were most indelibly ingraven his whole Essence and Majesty upon this his Eternal Son and has drawn his own effigies upon him from Everlasting being his substantial Image and exact representation which explication fairly agrees with this Mystery leading our mind to such discoveries as will stir us up to desire the gracious participation of its fruit and efficacy For it opens the secret of eternal generation and shews us the Love of the heavenly Father A Seal is highly valued and more closely kept then other things Of the Fathers most fervent Love to the Son we have instances Esa. 42.1 Matth. 3.17 and 17.3 John 3.35 and 17.24 By Zerubbabel Hag. 2.23 Is meant Christ of whom that Captain of the People was a Type the phrase I will make thee as a Signet is thus to be understood viz. I will take care of thee in thee will I rest in Love thou shalt be always in mine Eye worn in my hand for I have chosen thee alluding to Esa. 42.1 The use of a Seal is to make impression in Wax by which Covenants are Sealed Ratified and Confirmed Christ is the heavenly Signet who has the Glory of the Father and the most express figure of his Majesty instampt upon him from Eternity The Foundation of God standeth sure having this Seal 2 Tim. 2.19 By which Believers are Sealed 2 Cor. 1.22 Eph. 1.13 and 4.30 John 3.33 with 6.27 A Signet leaves the Impression in the wax By Christ the lost Image of God is restor'd in Believers now inchoatively or with respect of beginning after Death consummatively or with respect to perfection Col. 3.10 Renewed in knowledge after the Image of him that created him in him and by him believers are made partakers of the Divine nature 1 Pet. 1.4 Not by essential transmutation but a Mystical Union Treasures are ascribed to God which is sometimes applyed for Good so the Heavens are called his Treasures Deut. 28.12 which is expounded Act. 14.17 He did good and gave us Rain from Heaven and fruitful Seasons filling our hearts with Food and Gladness Sometimes it is put for Vengeance or Divine Wrath Deut. 32.34 Is not this laid up in store with me and sealed up among my Treasures To me belongeth Vengeance and Recompence c. Here is noted the certainty of Divine punishment because it is hoarded and laid up by God as it were in a Treasury and sealed up so as that it becomes most certain 2. His Justice and Righteousness for by the infidelity and stubborness of men their punishment is Treasured up and they exposed to the Wrath of God c. Rom. 2.5 3 The long Forbearance and Patience of God in his delays of executing Vengeance for those things only are laid aside of which there is not a present but a future use c. 4. His Severity for which See Jer. 50.25 and Rom. 2.9 10. This sealed Treasure will be opened at the great Judgment c. God is said to bring the Wind out of his Treasuries Psal. 135.7 Jer. 10.13 and 51.16 By which not only its hidden original is declared John 3.8 But also its utility and efficacy and those other rare qualities which are in the Wind. Job 38.22 There is mention made of the Treasures of Snow and Hail for the same Reason Heavenly and Eternal good things are called and indeed they are the best Treasures Esa. 33.6 Matth. 6.20 and 19.21 Mark 10.21 Luke 12.33 and 18.22 2 Cor. 4.7 This is a Treasure that never faileth and they that use it become the Friends of God c. Col. 2.3 All the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge are said to be hid in Christ that is the whole fulness or eminent plenty of Divine Wisdom Cloathing is ascribed to God Psal. 93.1 The Lord reigneth he is Clothed with Majesty the Lord is Cloathed with Strength wherewith he hath girded himself Psal. 104.1 Thou art Cloathed with Honour and Majesty verse 2. Who coverest thy self with light as with a Garment c. By this is signified the infinite and admirable Majesty and Beauty of

16. 1 Pet. 2.5 9. Rev. 1.6 5.10 20.6 because they Sacrifice spiritually to him The Ministry of the Gospel is expressed by the Name of the Levites Isa. 66.21 Jer. 33.18 21 22. Paul is said Rom. 15.16 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sacra operari vel sacerdotio fungi to act the Priesthood whence the Papists infer that he said Mass which is a ridiculous and false conclusion for he adds immediately the Gospel of God so that the term is Metaphorical and signifies the preaching of the Gospel as ver 19 20. Upon which Illyricus well says If the Apostle had not spoke so clearly of this Metaphorical Sacrifice of Preaching the Adversaries would by any Means from thence endeavour to confirm their Mass c. Secondly Sacred Actions have either God or Men immediately for their Object Of the first kind are Sacrifices offer'd to God according to his VVord This word Metaphorically denotes the whole Obedience Passion and Death of Christ and so his satisfaction for the sins of the VVorld Eph. 5.2 Heb. 9.23 26 28. and 10.10 12 14. Of which the old sacrifices were Types and Shadows Then the whole worship of Christians is call'd a Sacrifice Isa. 19.21 and 56.7 and 60.7 1 Pet. 2.5 More particularly by the word Sacrifice is expressed serious Contrition of heart Psal. 51.18 19. Faith and Holiness Mal. 1.11 Rom. 15.16 See Rom. 1.5 Phil. 2.17 New Obedience and Mortification of the Flesh Rom. 12.1 See Psal. 4.5 Sacrifice the sacrifices of Righteousness Devout Prayer is called a Sacrifice Psal. 141.2 Isa. 50.7 So is glorifying of God Psal. 50.14 107.22 Hos. 14.3 Heb. 13.15 Helping our Neighbour Phil. 4.18 Heb. 13.16 Martyrdom for the Truth Phil. 2.17 2 Tim. 4.6 Gods vengeance on his Enemies Isa. 36.6 The offering of first Fruits mentioned Lev. 23.9 10. Numb 15.20.21 Deut. 2●● 2 c. yeilds some metaphors 1 Cor. 15.20 It is said that Christ is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 The First Fruits of them that sleep that is of the Dead that shall rise again ver 23. For as a plentiful Harvest followed the offering of First-fruits so shall an universal Resurrection in due season succeed or follow the Resurrection of Christ. Some observe from Lev. 23.11 That the First-fruits were to be offered to the Lord on the Morrow after the Sabbath that is our Christian Sabbath or Lords-day vulgarly after the custom of the Heathens call'd Sunday and that in that very year wherein Christ suffered the day of offering First fruits fell on that day wherein our Lord rose from the Dead so making an excellent congruity with this allusive metaphor which Paul used 2. Beleivers are said to be First fruits 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Aparche that is selected from the whole lump of mankind and consecrated to himself into the Adoption of the Sons of God as the First fruits were separated from the rest of the fruits and consecrated to God The glorified Saints in heaven are so called Rev. 14.4 Beleivers are said to have the first fruits of the spirit Rom. 8.23 For as the Israelites by the oblation of first Fruits had hopes to receive the remaining part in due season by the blessing of God So Beleivers by those gifts they receive in part of the Holy Spirit have hopes of a fulness of Joy and a full Harvest of Glory Some understand this of the Apostles only who received the First-Fruits of the Spirit miraculously Acts 2. But the former explication is more conformable to the scope of the Text. 3. It is said of the Jews Jer. 2.3 That they were the First-fruits of his increase that is chosen out of and before all other people of the World and consecrated to him The metaphor is continued All that devour him shall be desolate that is because as any that converted the sacred provision of offerings to their own use against Gods order were guilty and punished Lev. 5. so the People that would eat that is make Israel desolate shall themselves be destroyed Rom. 11.16 If the First-fruit be holy the lump is also Holy and if the Root be Holy so are the Branches that is as the whole lump was holy according to the Law when the first-fruits were offered so whereas the Patriarchs and Elders of the Jews were holy unto the Lord or a people peculiarly separated from all people to him this prerogative shall not expire with respect to their posterity but these also shall enjoy the participation of heaven and blessedness provided they believe the Gospel and heartily embrace it Neither does the Apostle speak of a spiritual but of a legal Holiness Sacred Actions of the latter kind which have men immediately for their Objects although primarily directed to the Worship of God are these Circumcision the peculiar Character of the people of God is put for Regeneration called the Circumcision of the Heart Deut 10.16 and 30.6 Rom. 2.28 Of which there is a fair Periphrasis Col. 2.11 In whom also ye are Circumcised with the Circumcision 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 made without hands in putting off the body of the sins of the Flesh by the Circumcision of Christ and ver 12. adjoyns baptism a principal medium of Renovation c. As the Jews were metonymically called the Circumcision of which we have spoke in the chapt of that Trope so Christians are metaphorically so called Phil. 3.3 And the prophane and wicked are called the Vncircumcision Lev. 26.41 Esa. 52.1 Jer. 4.4 And 6.10 And 9.26 Ezekiel 44.9 Acts 7.51 Col. 2.13 Moses is said to be of uncircumsed Lips Exod. 6.12.30 that is dull of speech or not Eloquent Of the Circumcising of Trees we have treated before Sprinkling upon the people either by Blood as Exod. 24.8 and 29.21 Lev. 14.7 c. Or by water mixt with the ashes of a red Heifer Num. 19. Heb. 9.13 c. Because it was a Type of Cleansing by Christ from sin is metaphorically put for it Esa. 52.15 Heb. 10 2●● and 12.24 1 Pet. 1.2 In this are three things remarkable 1. The Satisfaction and merit of Christ called the blood of Sprinkling Heb. 12.4 compared Heb. 9.13 14. 2. The Evangelical Word of Christ which is as it were Hyssop Psal. 51.7 which the Priest sprinkled upon unclean things as the Chaldee paraphrases it See the foregoing and following verses is sprinkled as it were upon the soul in order to its cleansing from sin See Romans 16.25 26. c. Gal. 3 2 5. c. 3. True Faith which is that very sprinkling of the blood of Christ by the Holy Spirit or the application of his Merits and satisfaction therefore they are joyned together Heb. 10.22 Annointing or Vnction because it was used to Kings 1 Sam. 10.1 and 16.13 1 Kings 19.16 To the Cheif or High Priest Exod. 40.12 c. And to Prophets 1 Kings 19.16 Metaphorically denotes any that have a singular call or Consecration to God who are called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Annointed Psal. 105.15

VII The Apostles were to take care of the Church whilst they lived and after their Decease Paul had the Care of all the Churches upon him He sent for the Elders and gave them charge c. St. Peter took care that after his Decease the Churches might be secured from Danger VIII The Apostles had a Dispensation committed to them from which they were not to depart A Dispensation of the Gospel is committed to me Wo is me if I preach not the Gospel They also ordained other Ministers IX The Apostles went through good and evil Report unweariedly till they had finished their Course and then committed themselves to Him that judgeth righteously in expectation of a Crown of endless Glory Henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness c. Parallel I. CHrist Jesus was immediatly sent by God He came not of himself but the Father sent him II. Christ Jesus went about preaching the Gospel doing Good and healing all that were oppressed III. Christ Jesus was not alone but the Father was with him God was with him in an extraordinary manner beyond what he ever was with any Mortal IV. Christ as the great and chief Apostle bore witness to the Truth For this cause came I into the World ●● V. The Lord Jesus came as the chief Apostle to open Mysteries that had been kept hid VI. Christ Jesus had not the Spirit by measure but was filled with the Spirit to do and speak mighty things VII Christ more especially took care of his Church before he left them He forewarned them of Evils to come he cautioned them against Fears and Apostacies and committed them to the Care of his Father Keep through thy Name those that thou hast given me VIII Jesus Christ as the great Apostle had a Dispensation committed to him The Work that my Father gives me to do shall I not do it I must work the Works of God Tell that Fox I do Miracles this day to morrow and the third day I shall be perfected He had Power also to ordain other Officers and Ministers IX Christ suffered great Contradiction of Sinners against Himself fought as the Captain of our Salvation with all Difficulties and Enemies till he had finished his Work and could say Father it is finished into thy hands I commend my Spirit He for the Joy that was set before him endured the Cross despised the Shame and is sate down at the right hand of God An Apostle I. THe Apostles were but meer Men whose Original was from the Dust. II. The Apostles had but small measure of the Spirit and were not without Sin and Infirmities III. The Apostles were but Fellow-Servants and not Lords over God's Heritage not like some we have had since their Time IV. The Apostles did but shew and direct to a Saviour to Salvation and eternal Life they were not able to save nor could they give Salvation to any Was Paul crucified for you c. Disparity I. CHrist was Emanuel the eternal Son of God God v●●ry God of God Lord of all whose Descent was from Heaven I came down from Heaven The second Man was the Lord from Heaven II. Christ had the Fulness of the Divine Spirit dwelt in him and rested upon him God gave not the Spirit to him by measure Through the eternal Spirit he offered himself to God without spot The Prince of this World came and found nothing in him He was holy harmless and undefiled separate from Sinners III. But Christ is Master Head Lord Ruler and Governor a compleat Prince and King as well as Priest and Prophet and Apostle He is Lord of all over all God blessed for evermore Which made Mary say They have taken away my Lord and Thomas say My Lord and my God IV. But Christ did more than shew and direct to a Saviour He was that Saviour himself and the Author of eternal Salvation to all them that obey him He had Help laid upon him being mighty to save was born a Saviour To you is born in the City of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. And that great Salvation is not to be neglected without eminent Danger How shall we escape that neglect so great Salvation Inferences I. BEhold the great Goodness of God to the Church and World that he should send so great an Apostle so wise an Ambassador to treat with Souls and for Souls and to settle govern and establish the Church II. What great Love Christ had to Sinners that he should leave his Riches and Glory above to come down to be an Apostle a Fellow-Servant for our sakes He that was rich became poor that we through his Poverty might be made rich III. What need have we of the Pope and his Cardinals seeing God hath been so kind to give us Christ to be our Apostle and High-Priest We own none but Christ to be the Apostle and High-Priest of our Profession who can do all things for us by his Word Spirit and Ministers Away therefore with that grand Antichrist and vile Impostor whom they call His Holiness with all his Antichristian Crew IV. This may serve to inform us that we ought to listen to him and be taught by him for there is great reason for it 1. God sent him I came not of my self the Father sent me 2. He spake so as never Man spake No Man ever yet nor ever will speak like the Man Christ Jesus He spake like one that had Authority and not like the Scribes learned Doctors and wise Men among the Jews Many were astonished at his Understanding and Answers in his tender Age. 3. God commands us to hear him This is my beloved Son hear him 4. God threatens us if we do not hear him 't is dangerous to refuse to hear him How shall we escape if we turn away from him that speaks from Heaven Christ the Bread of Life John 6.48 50 51. I am the Bread of Life This is the Bread which cometh down from Heaven I am the living Bread which came down from Heaven IT is not my Business here to give the various Opinions of Men touching the Bread in the Text Some hold it to be Christ's Doctrine others Christ in the Sacrament others hold it is Christ in a more invisible Administration but to shew metaphorically that whatsoever Bread properly so called is to Men considered as Men that Jesus Christ is unto Believers and all true Christians according to the Gospel Metaphor I. BRead is prepared and made fit for Food II. Bread is a Substance well suited for the Subject to which it is appointed III. Bread is good in it self and of its own nature IV. Bread is not inherent in us but a distinct thing from us and a Gift from another V. Bread is ordained to an high and most excellent End even to preserve the whole

Persons and Things as they are substantial neither is there any thing that is more opposite to Lightness or Vanity than the Work of Grace wrought by the Spirit in the Hearts of Believers VI. But the Wind of the Spirit is always attended with sweet Dews and Showers of Rain being frequently thereunto compared in Scripture VII But whosoever ploweth or soweth in expectation of a blessed Crop must observe the Wind of the Spirit without which his Plowing and Sowing will be altogether unprofitable if not Sin VIII But contrary-wise there is no Work of the Spirit in the Hearts of Men but what is directly contrary thereunto and tends to the mortifying of all Sin and Iniquity whatsoever Inferences WE may infer from hence how hard a thing it is for us to know the Nature of the Work of the Spirit in Regeneration upon another Man's Heart some of its Operations being so secret and invisible 2. Let it teach us to pray to God that he would be pleased to raise this Wind and cause it to blow briskly upon our Souls and Churches And let us be contented with that Wind of the Spirit which God sends to blow upon us whether it be the North Wind of Affliction Adversity and Rebuke or the South Wind of Peace Joy and Prosperity both being absolutely necessary as we would have the one so we cannot be without the other 3. Bless God when you find the Influences of the spiritual Wind upon your own Souls or upon the Souls of others 4. Let it be also a Warning to all true Believers as they would be preserved in their Christian Course and be kept from being tossed to and fro and so from the Danger of Rocks and Sands to take heed in steering their Course by what Wind they sail because there are some Winds of Doctrine that arise from the Sleight of Men and cunning Craftiness whereby they lie in wait to deceive called also divers and strange Doctrines Heb. 13.9 The Holy-Spirit compared to Fire 1 Thess. 5.22 Quench not the Spirit In this Place the Spirit of God in his Gifts and Operations is compared to Fire which is largely opened under the Head of Metaphors that respect the Word to which we refer you The Oil of Gladness Psal. 45.7 Therefore God thy God hath anointed thee with the Oil of Gladness above thy Fellows 1 Joh. 2.20 and 27. But ye have an Vnction from the holy One and ye know all things But the Anointing which ye have received from him abideth in you and ye need not that any Man teach you but as the same Anointing teacheth you all things c. BY a Metaphor called an Anthropopathy Oil or Anointing is attributed to God Psal. 45.7 Heb. 1.9 Cant. 1.3 where the Holy Spirit with his Gifts are understood Which appears by comparing this Place with Isa. 61.1 Acts 10.38 Joh. 3.34 where the Unction of Christ as King and Priest is treated of Hence comes the Derivation of the Name of our Saviour who is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Vnctus anointed Joh. 1.25 and 4.25 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by way of Eminency Believers in a measure are made Partakers of this Unction who by true Faith adhere to Christ the chief Head METAPHOR OIL is of a softning and mollifying nature a sovereign good for all hard Tumours in the Body The Prophet complains that the Sores of Judah were not mollified with Ointment II. Oil is of an healing nature the Samaritan poured Oil and Wine into the Man's Wounds who fell among Thieves Oil searcheth into the bottom of Wounds III. Oil Pliny saith is contrary to Scorpions and in a wonderful manner expels dangerous Venom and Poison that may accidentally be taken into the Body it secures the Vitals from the penetrating Insinuations thereof which else would seize upon and destroy them IV. Oil will hardly if at all mingle or incorporate with other liquid things 't is observed put it into what you please it will not be kept under but will get uppermost V. Oil warmeth comforteth and refresheth the Body it being anointed and bathed therewith VI. Oil cannot be dried up by the heat of Summer as Water and other liquid things will it will conserve and maintain its being against the scorching heat of the Sun VII Oil according to Pliny cleareth the Eye-sight mightily and disperseth Mists and Clouds that cause Dimness in the same VIII Oil is excellent good to open Obstructions and help them who cannot breath freely IX Oil is fat a and feeding Substance 't is a very nourishing thing 't is thought there is nothing more wholsome to the Body of Man X. Oil eaten with some other things that have some hurtful Quality maketh them very good and nourishing whilst others who eat them without Oil are surfeited thereby XI Oil Naturalists tells us is good against Shakings Tremblings and Convulsions which many are troubled with so that on a sudden sometimes they fall down and foam at Mouth XII Oil was made use of under the Law in cleansing him who had the Plague of the Leprosy The Priest was to put Oil on the top of his Right Ear and upon the Thumb of his Right-hand and the Remnant of it upon his Head XIII Oil is used for Lamps whereby they burn long and give light to them that are in the House the use whereof is very well known to all XIV Oil hath a beautifying Virtue the Virgins that were prepared for the Persian King used Ointments to make them fair for six Months space they used sweet Odours and six Months Oil of Myrth This Oil Naturalists say hath a beautifying Quality and fetcheth Wrinkles out of the Skin David speaks of Oil saying it makes the Face to shine XV. There are some Men that cannot endure Oil they love it not will not be perswaded to put a little into their Mouths they are naturally averse to it XVI The Joynts and Limbs being anointed with some sort of Oil 't will very much strengthen them and make a Man more agile nimble and fit for Motion XVII The Priests Kings and Prophets under the Law were anointed with Oil. Parallel THE Spirit softens a hard Heart asswageth and brings down those obdurate and hard Swellings of Pride and vain Glory which naturally are in the Souls of Men and Women making them willing and pliable to the Will of God II. The Spirit opens the Heart and searcheth into every Corner thereof 't is said to search all things There is no Sin nor secret Corruption but it will find it out and when it hath softned and mollified the Heart and Conscience it doth in a gracious manner heal it III. The Spirit is contrary to Satan that old Serpent and all the cursed and killing Venom and Poison of Sin and doth wonderfully expel and purge it out of the Soul when God is pleased to give a suitable measure thereof it secureth from the Insinuations of Sin and 't will