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A49971	Orbis miraculum, or, The temple of Solomon pourtrayed by Scripture-light wherein all its famous buildings, the pompous worship of the Jewes, with its attending rites and ceremonies, the several officers employed in that work, with their ample revenues, and the spiritual mysteries of the Gospel vailed under all, are treated at large.	Lee, Samuel, 1625-1691.	1659 (1659)	Wing L903C; ESTC R41591	488,038	394

shall like (c) 2 Chron. 19.9 Johosaphat charge the Officers of Church and State to act in the fear of the Lord faithfully and with a perfect heart or like godly Hezekiah Command the People to give a portion to the Priests and Levites that they may be (d) 2 Chron. 31.4 encouraged in the Law of the Lord. Or lastly like tender Josiah (e) 2 Chron. 34.33 make all that are in their Israel to serve even to serve the Lord their God That Magistrates may be like fenced (f) Isa 5.5 Walls round about the Vineyard of the Church That Church shall never want errors and those dangerous that wants the fence of Discipline and the wall of a godly faithful and zealous Magistracy and that Church shall never want Rents and Schisms breaches and disorders where Circumstantials are rigidly pressed and where external niceties wherein Saints that (a) Col. 2.19 hold the head may safely differ without breach of communion are with too warme and self-conceited a spirit imperiously urged upon the consciences of meek Brethren who desire to walk in all the wayes of Holinesse (b) Psal 35.20 Soberly Righteously and Godlily and to rest quiet in the Land Yet doubtless union in externals is very beautiful if it may be had But that I may draw to a period of this discourse concerning the Priestly Vestments on which I have so long insisted It is sure somewhat worth our notice that there is no mention made of any shoos or sandals or any such kind of covering for the feet of the Priests who in the cold of Winter and heat of Summer performed all their services barefoot Indeed the Winter's cold was seldom vehement in that Climate but the Summer's heat might be somewhat more offensive by reason of the stone-pavements which might be very hot by the reflection of the Sun-beams However it were they were to officiate in this manner The feet when covered are subject to contract filth by sweat but possibly that of Moses his being unshod because (c) Exod. 3.5 the place was holy may suit this our observation concerning the Temple As the feet are sometimes in Scripture put (d) Eccles 5.1 for the affections sometimes for holy walking in the life and conversation So ought the Gospel-Ministery to walk unblameably (e) Psal 119.59 to have a conversation naked and open before the World in all simplicity and godly sincerity and then (f) Rom. 10.15 Oh! how beautiful are the feet of them that Preach the Gospel of Peace and bring glad tydings of good things Having treated thus largely of the Vestures of the High-Priest and the Inferiors under him It is high time to remove to the 3d and last thing hinted in the beginning of this Section concerning the Consecration of this prime Officer of the Temple together with the rest his attendants which consisted principally in these 3 Ceremonial performances Washing Anointing and Sacrificing all distinctly laid down in the 8th Chapter of Leviticus and thereof I shall treat very briefly in their order First We reade that the (a) Lev. 8.6 Priest was to be washed with water So was Christ baptized with water (b) Mat. 3.16 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him when he was initiated into this great work of his Ministry So ought the sons of Aaron likewise the Children of Christ as he is sometimes pleased to call his Apostles and Disciples they must be washed with the water of Regeneration if ever they expect to do great services for Christ A Ministry baptized with the spirit of fire in their hearts may through God be inabled to cast down the strong holds of Satan 2dly We read of the Priests Unction first of the chief Priest (c) Lev. 8.12 verse the 12th and after of the inferiors vers 30. Now here before I proceed I would beg leave to speak a little to the materialls and the composition of the holy anointing Oyl because formerly omitted in the History of the Temple The ingredients and their quantities we read to be these (d) Exod. 30.23 Of pure myrrhe 500 shekels sweet Cinnamon 250 sweet Calamus 250. Cassia 500 and of Oyl-Olive an Hin Concerning the measures we have spoken before at large As for these materials there is no great difference among Expositors worth the noting All of them are designed to set forth the graces of the Spirit But first a word of the several Species or as we translate them Spices in their order 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mor derir The myrrhe of liberty or freedom that is the Gumm which sweats freely out of the Tree of the same name whereof Pliny treating in his 12th Book and 15th Chapter tels us that the Gumm which comes naturally out of that Tree without incision is called Stacte whereof formerly 2. The second is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Kinnemon the name whereof is retained at this day and commonly known Concerning which the cited Authour speaks at large in the 19th Chapter of the same book which I shall not transcribe at present 3. The third is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Kene-Boshem Calamus Aromaticus The Seventy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the sweet-scented Cane I cannot say 't is the same which is called in shops at this day Acorus the root whereof is used in aromatical mixtures Of this speaketh Matthiolus upon Dioscorides lib. 1. cap. 17. out of Pliny Theophrastus and others manifesting its principal native place to be in Arabia and that it is a sort of Reed of a very fragrant scent The Prophet Jeremy speaking of Incense brought from Sheba adds And the sweet Cane from a far Country Jer. 6.20 which seems to be meant of the same place being but an additional expression to Shebah For so that Queen who is related to have governed Sheba 1 Kin. 10.1 is by the Evangelists reported to have come from a farr Country indeed even † Mat. 12.42 Luk. 11.31 the uttermost parts of the Earth 4. The fourth Ingredient is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Kiddah The Seventy translate it by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Iris or sweet scented Flower de lice of Florence whereof the Orice powder is made But the general harmony of Interpreters carries it for the Cassia a wood now in use and easily wrested from Kiddah seeing the Chaldee version turns the ד into צ in that word which they use for this Aroma 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it being counted but a Chaldaean de●orsion of the same word although now found from another root by Lexicographers The Plant groweth in the same Countries where Cinnamon saith Pliny in the forecited place and is but three Cubits high usually It is called with us Cassia-lignea being brought into our Country by our Asian Mer●hants and and is indeed when burned of a most Aromaticall and fragrant Savour 5. The last is Oyl-Olive known to every one But here it may seem somewhat strange that Balsame the peculiar rarity

and intermediate at the Throne of Grace for the constant issuing out of pardons for our daylie weaknesses and infirmities 2dly Another end of the Priest's appearing with his gorgeous Ornament before God was saith the forecited Text To take away the sin of their holy gifts which they hallowed and consecrated unto God To shew that in our most free will-offerings of Praise and Gratitude there is a mixture of the old leaven of sin which must be purged out by Christ's intercession When the soul of a Saint is upon the wing of heavenly influence mounting up to God in its choisest ravishments of spirit there is a tincture of the flesh that must be expiated by Christ's appearance before God 3dly This Ornament was to be alwayes upon his forefront especially on the expiation-day unlesse when he went into the Holy of Holyes that the Lord's people may be alwayes accepted of his Majesty Thereby noting as the continuance of our sins and imperfections while we remain in this Earthly Tabernacle so likewise the constancy of his Mediation Now forasmuch as our Lord the eternal Priest of the most High God hath a Crown of Gold upon his head when he mediates it shewes that (a) Gen. 22.38 Hos 12.3 like a Prince he hath power with God He doth it not in a low and precarious way but with Majesty and Authority (b) Phil. 2.6 counting it no robbery to be equal with God And therefore although upon the Earth in the State of his exinanition and poverty we see He prayes like a Prince (c) John 17.24 Father I WILL that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am that they may behold my Glory which thou hast given me c. Oh then how triumphantly and victoriously doth he now intercede when sitting at the right hand of his Father having subdued Principalities and Powers and led them Captive at his Chariot Wheels For if the Father (d) Joh. 11.22 42. heard him alwayes when in the dayes of his flesh nay he was answered in the things (e) Heb. 5.7 that he feared having divine support a hand from Heaven to carry him through his agonies How then may our souls rejoyce in hope nay in the full assurance of Faith that whatever we ask in his name Christ hath promised that (f) John 14.13 14. he will do it In the conclusion of this discourse I might speak a word to that common error that the High-Priest did go into the Oracle or Holy of Holyes with these his stately Garments before God on the expiation-day For the Text in (g) Lev. 16.4 Ribera p. 223. Leviticus expresly mentions but four Vestments and all of linnen wherewith he was to be arraied on that day But the manner of his service on that solemnity is to be handled in next Section Here likewise if time would admit we might discusse that question Whether Gospel-Ministers are to use distinct Garments or not I confesse the Enquiry is of no great moment and weight but for that the Pontificians and others too much addicted to external Pomp in worship have raised such a dust in the Christian World about these and other niceties imposing insupportable yokes upon their weak Brethren for (a) Rom. 14.15 whom Christ dyed The small difficulty of this point lies upon the right stating of this Quaery Whether Church-Rulers have power to take away the indifferency of rhings which are such in their own nature by a positive Ecclesiastical Ordinance and then it comes to be discussed under the notion of a Caeremony But I shall forbear and at present onely recite some passages out of Dr. Rivet that Learned and Judicious divine treating upon this very businesse (b) Rivet in Exod. p. 11. 38. Edie Fol. In spiritu veritate Deus vult à nobis coli nec hoc tempore requirit quae rudi carnali populo convenerunt aut pueris sub tutelâ detentis c. Which with the rest following I shall give in the following translate God will be worshipped by us in Spirit and in Truth neither doth he at this day require those things which please the rude and carnal People or Children detained under pupillage Wherefore we must argue otherwise if the outward Ornament of Priests under the old Law were so great how much greater were the internal and spiritual accomplishments of Christ Jesus our High-Priest If the Spouse of Solomon under the old Law was so gloriously adorned with Gold and Jewels how much more should the Spouse of Christ (c) Psal 45. who is all glorious within be beautified with all manner of virtues If the Priests under the old Law were clothed with known Garments how much more should the Ministers of God under the Gospel be adorned with a holy conversation becoming Godliness and with the knowledge of divine things Let the Jesuites hearken to their Pope Coelestine in his 2d Epistle to the Bishops of France Chapter the first We are to be distinguisht from the people or others by Doctrine not Garments by conversation not habit by the purity of the mind not clothing For if we once begin to study Novelty we shall trample under foot our order delivered to us from our Fathers that we may make room for superstitions This is now done in the Popish Dominions But certainly this manner of arguing from the Vestments of the Aaronical Priest-hood either the Apostles were ignorant of or they provided very ill for the Church when as they themselves did not Minister holy things being clothed in Garments dedicated to that use onely neither have they instituted or commended it to be so done by others c. But we saith Rivet do commend an honest and convenient habit for Pastours and where the Church may meet freely do think it comely that the Ministers of God do use that kind of Garment with modesty which becomes Learned Men. Neither do we approve of their scrupulosity or rusticity that cannot bear it that a Minister should ascend the Pulpit with a long Cloak or Gowne No doubt but Garments that are grave and sober are most proper for persons engaged in so serious an employment as is the Gospel-Ministery But when as Gideon's linnen Ephod as he speaks shall be imposed with mulcts and censures in case of neglect though the conscience be never so weak and sincerely-tender of sinning against God certainly such Impositions will become a (a) Judg. 8.27 snare to all their house that dare to bring in the reliques of Judaism or for conceited and affixed Mysteries to such kind of Vestments beyond others will take away that Christian Liberty which Christ hath purchased Happy is the people that agree in the fundamental Principles of Doctrine and happy is that Church where the civil Magistrate shall put to his Sanction like Asa (b) 2 Chron. 14.4 Commanding Judah to seek the Lord God of their Fathers and to do the Law and the Commandment When they

of Judaea no other Country affording it besides as many Authors write the Prince of Oyles or Unguents as the name imports should be left out in this choise composition Wherefore some have apprehended it to be concluded in the first words for that which we translate Principal Spices the Hebrew terms 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Beshamim Rosh Aromata capitis the spices of the head that is the chief and most eminent But because these words seem to be onely general terms comprehensive of the particulars presently enumerated therefore others have thought that the Balsame is couched under the name of free and pure Mirrhe However it be this is evident that the choisest ingredients for such a composition are commanded by God wherewith the Priests were to be anointed But as to the spiritual signification of this Unction we have the guidance of the Holy Spirit him self to direct us who in the New Testament doth frequently intimate that the participation of his Gifts and Graces is thereby shadowed forth to us The High Priest upon the account of this legal Unction is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Messiah Lev. 8.3 5. and by the Seventy in the 3d verse 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and in the 5th 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Christus the anointed clearly hinting to us our Gospel-High-Priest the Lord Jesus Christ the true Messiah or Anointed of the Father with the (a) Ps 45.7 Oyl of gladnesse above his fellowes which place is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 distinctly and expresly applied unto our Lord and Saviour in the (b) Heb. 1.9 Epistle to the Hebrews The glorious Antitype of David being (c) Psal 89.20 anointed King as well as Priest of his Church The same person the Apostle Peter asserts to have been (d) Act. 10.38 anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power Nay all the people of God who are (e) Rev. 1.6 Priests and Kings unto God are (f) 2 Cor. 1.21 anointed with the same Spirit The ancient Unction was external (g) Ps 133.2 upon the head of Aaron and ran down upon the beard and went down to the skirts of his Garments The Gospel Unction is internal which we (h) 1 Joh. 2.20 27. have received from the holy One and abideth in us the same anointing teacheth us all things and is truth Precious and excellent were the mixtures of that ancient Oyl What particular Gifts or Graces each might signify I leave to others being certain of this that (i) Isa 11.2 the Spirit of the Lord did rest upon Christ the Spirit of wisdom and understanding the Spirit of counsel and might the Spirit of know●edge and of the fear of the Lord and it is of this His (k) Joh. 1.16 fulnesse that we have received even Grace for Grace This Unction was administred by measure to Aaron in a certain weight of sweets and a Hin of Oyl Olive Exod. 30.24 Joh. 3.34 but God gave not the Spirit by measure unto Christ But unto every one of us is given Grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ Eph. 4.7 And when all the Graces of the Spirit do hold communion together in a Saint's duty as the several Ingredients of this Unction in one composition then are duties most fragrant With this Unction were all the Vessels of the Sanctuary to be anointed to signify to us that all religious exercises and Ordinances under the Gospel are no further useful and beneficial then as they are perfumed with the secret and most precious operation of the Holy Spirit through whom we are made partakers of Christ's holinesse and have (l) Eph. 2.18 accesse with holy boldnesse to the Throne of Grace The last thing in the consecration of Priests was Sacrificing whereof may be read at large in the 8th Chapter of Leviticus The blood of the Sacrifice being sprinkled upon them To note that the Office Calling and Execution of the service of Gospel-Ministers are all sanctified by the blood of Christ The Lord Jesus died to purchase a Gospel-Ministry his precious blood consecrates and sets them apart to that excellent function Oh how dreadful a sin is it for vile wretches to trample upon and scorn that Office which was dedicated by the blood of Christ who when ascended up on high * Ps 68.18 received Gifts for men He gave not onely † Eph. 4.8 12. Apostles Prophets and Evangelists but Pastors and Teachers also for the perfecting of Saints for the work of the Ministry for the edifying of the body of Christ For how long time Till we all come in the unity of the Faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ The Gospel-Ministry anointed by God and consecrated by the blood of Christ and receiving gifts by the benefit of Christ's ascension is we hence learn to continue till all the Members of Christ's mystical body are gathered into one which work will not be compleatly finished till the end of the world For some Saints shall remain alive at the second coming of our Lord 1 Thes 4.15 c. when he himself shall descend from heaven with a shout with the voice of the Archangel and with the Trump of God c. Then those which are alive and remain shall be caught up together c. in the Clouds to meet the Lord in the aire and so shall they ever be with the Lord who had promised at his ascension to be with his Ministers alwayes Mat. 28.20 even unto the end of the World The High-Priest among the Jews was consecrated with blood he needed Sacrifice for his sins but our High-Priest is holy harmlesse undefiled Heb. 7.26 Ver. 24. separate from sinners and made higher then the heavens he continueth for ever and hath an unchangeable Priest-hood He was without sin and therefore the Sacrifice of himself whereby he was consecrated to all his glorious Offices was to make entrance for others into the holiest by his blood in a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us Heb. 10.20 Joh. 17.19 Heb. 10.14 For their sakes he did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 dedicate and sanctify himself that they might be sanctified through the Truth For by one Offering hath he perfected for ever them that are sanctified On this excellent subject I might enlarge amply but considering there are yet several things behind in the two last Sections of this Chapter which refer somewhat to this point I shall speak but a word or two of the other Temple-Officers and come to the close of this 4th Section Having spoken thus much concerning the Priests Let me in brief hint at the rest and I shall conclude They were the Levites and Nethinims whereof at large in the former story of the Temple The Levites according to four distinct charges were divided into Singers Porters Judges and Treasurers Here some might expect possibly that I should