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A43323	Megista kai timia epangelmata, or, The vertue, vigour, and efficacy of the promises, display'd in their strength & glory duly methodified and fitly applyed to every Christians particular case and condition, in a soliloquy, wholly scriptural, between the soul and the comforter : with a divine rapture of the soul, now resting satisfied by the spirit of the holy promise / by Tho. Henderson.	Henderson, Tho. (Thomas)	1669 (1669)	Wing H1446; ESTC R38789	42,832	165

〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 OR THE Vertue Vigour and Efficacy OF THE PROMISES Display'd in their Strength Glory Duly methodised and fitly applyed to every Christians particular Case and Condition IN A Soliloquy wholly Scriptural Between the SOUL and the COMFORTER VVITH A Divine Rapture of the SOUL Now resting satisfied by the Spirit of the HOLY PROMISE BY THO. HENDERSON Fear thou not for I am with thee be not ais●ayed for I am thy God I will strengthen thee yea I will help thee yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness Isa 41. vers 10. London Printed for Dor. Newman at the Chirurgeons Arms in Little Britain 1669. To the Christian READER NO sooner doth poore Man come out of the Womb but he launcheth forth into an Ocean of Miseries and Woes where he is tossed with Waves distracted with Terrors and encompassed with continual Evils that follow him unseparably as the shadow follows the Body and never leave him till he get beyond the bounds of Time and enter those Interminable Mansions of Eternity Neither is it any wonder for those who are born Souldiers to meet with Conflicts for Travellers to meet with hard Usage for Sea-men to meet with Storms for Strangers in a strange Country to meet with strange Entertainment For such indeed are Christians men of another World and here from home travelling to their Fathers Kingdom to that City of the Living God the Coelestial Jerusalem to be associated with innumerable Angels and the Assembly of the First born and therefore should rejoyce that they are predestinated unto a Conformity to Christ their Head as in Grace and Glory so in Abasement and by that way of many Tribulations which the Captain of their Salvation hath consecrated to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven Yet he that is the Life and Light of the world who loved us better than his own life which he layed down for us and made it his last suit to his Father and our Father that we might be with him to shew us the way to himself hath given us his Word for a Lamp his Spirit for a Guide and his precious PROMISES wherewith he hath bespangled the Holy Scriptures to shine to us with their chearfull brightness to lead us to these Azure Vaults as being the only place of our repose The Scriptures indeed are the power of God unto salvation as full of Life as the Sun is full of Light and truly the Light is sweet sayes Solomon but as the Suns loose disshevelled Rayes when he maketh the Horizon to laugh and paints the East with Vermilion spreading the Morning upon the Mountains are not so glorious as when the King of Planets himself comes forth out of his Chamber like a Bridegroom cloathed with Majesty and culminates to the height of the Heavens in the Radiancy of his Splendour possessing all his far extended Rayes condensed and concentrated in himself even so may the Promises as a glistering Light thinly dispensed through the Scriptures be less conspicuous possibly and efficacious than when they are assembled united and marshalled in such Strength Method and Order as to be rendered more Splendid Illustrious and Useful in all Exegencies which I have weakly essayed to do in this Manual not without some hope that it may prove a Sovereign Remedy against all despondency of Spirit throught unbelief effectual by the grace of God to heal all spiritual Maladies and to compose all Distempers for here you may behold with one view as it were the Stars of the first Magnitude that are sowen througout the Scriptures and a Constellation of all the PROMISES sending forth their most pure and active Influences upon the Prisoners in the Pit labouring under a Spirit of Infidelity and with Impatience and Trepidation waiting for the coming of the PROMISE and the Harvest of Joy after their Seed-time of Sorrow Whatsoever be the Lot of a Christian in the Valley of Tears whether he pass through the Land of the Living in the fair Sun-shine of Prosperity or in the black Shadows and Night of Adversity yet shall he be still assaulted by Temptations either upon the Right Hand or upon the Left in either of which Cases this ENCHERIDION like Jacob's Staff may support him this shining Torch may serve him as a Cynosure to direct his Course amongst the Shelves the Rocks and the devouring Gulfs in the way that he be not led unto the Chambers of Hell and by departing from the Living God through unbelief fall into the Pit of Perdition In all or most of their VVritings especially amongst the vanity of the Nations it may be said in some sort that Materiam superat opus the form of the Piece and the Art excels the Subject but in this little Repertory of the Sacred Promises it is quite contrary for here is nothing but Gold and a multitude of Rubies Roses of Diamonds more precious then the Philosophers Stone and if they be not so fitly Set and Enamelled in so goodly a Dress as well becomes them Let this Little Essay the first I suppose of any that has ever yet appeared of this kind excite others who are blessed and beautified with more of the Spirit of God in VVisdom and Vnderstanding and in Knowledge to devise cunning Works and to work in Gold Silver Ex. 31.3 4 To improve their best endeavours and skill to fet forth the Riches of Gods free Grace in the fulness and sweetness of the Promises to the benefit and comfort of the Heirs of Salvation And yet I doubt not but whosoever would receive the Truth and not despise the Consolations of the Almighty shall find this little Sanctuary of the Promises even as they are here managed against all Objections that may occurr to be a Shield which all the Fiery Darts of the Devil cannot pierce no Weapon that is formed against it shall prosper Here in short thou mayest see mustered the Armies of that Roaring Lyon displaying a Banner against the Heavens who as he was a Lyar from the beginning and envying the felicity of man adopted to that Eternal Glory which he had forfeited doth still make it his work to scandalize God to Man and Man to God and Man to Himself thereby to disturb the whole Creation and if it were possible to disappoint the holy purpose of God towards the Vessels of Mercy and to render them Complices of his guiltiness and Companions of his everlasting Torments On the other hand thou shalt see the Impotent Forces of that Grand Impostor encountered by the Lyon of the Tribe of Judah who is stronger than the strongest and prevaileth alwayes when he contendeth and vanquished by Him who abolished Death and brought Life and Immortality to light through the Gospel If there be any who through worldly Diversions or other Indispositions cannot travel through the more spacious Garden of the Holy Scriptures to gather such Medicaments as they would choose for refreshing their Souls they may without any trouble

Harpers about the Trone Rev. 14.2 I long to smell these Oyntments for which the Virgins love him Cant. 1.3 I long to taste of the Tree of Life Rev. 22.2 and the food of Angels Psal 78.25 Jo. 6.31 I long to be embraced Cant. 2.6 and 8.3 of the beauty of Holiness 1 Chro. 16.29 2 Chro. 20.21 Psal 29.2 and 99.9 and 110.3 and to enjoy Psal 73.24 Rev. 14.10 and praise him for ever 1 Cor. 10.31 c. The Comforter He that hath mercy upon thee will lead thee I long to see that City Isa 49.10 by the way everlasting Psal 139.24 into the land of upringhtnness Psal 143.10 He will bring thee in through the Gates unto that great Rev. 21.10 and Holy City 16.2 And in due season Gal. 6.9 when thou hast finished thy course 2 Tim. 7.8 and run the race that is set before thee Heh 12.1 he will shew thee the New Jerusalem preparced as a Bride adorned for her Husband Revel 21.2 10. That City of pure Gold like unto clear Glass vers 18. and her great and high Walls vers 12. whose foundations are garnished with all manner of precious stones vers 19. and her twelve Gates which are twelve Pearls and the Streets of the City which were of pure Gold as it were transparent Glass vers 21. wherein there is no Temple for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the Temple of it No Temple vers 22. and the City has no need of the Sun No Sun neither of the Moon to shine in it for the glery of God doth light it and the Lamb is the light thereof vers 23. and all the Citizens are children of light Luk. 16.8 Eph. 5.8 1 Th● 5.5 Rev. 21.23 24. and 22.4 who have obtained a Crown of life Jam. 1.12 and the Joy of their salvation Psal 16.11 Jo. 16.24 and 17.13 1 Pet. 1.9 Heb. 9.15 and all tears being wip't from their eyes Rev. 7.17 Isa 25.8 do know no more sorrow nor crying Rev. 21.4 for God himself dwelleth with them they are his people and he is their God Rev. 21.7.3 who has put everlasting joy upon their heads Isa 35.10 and 51.11 and 61.7 which is also prepared for thee when thou comest to thy Fathers Kingdom Matth. 23.24 and to Mount Zion and to that City of the Living God the Celestial Jerusalem and to the company of innumerable Angels and to the Assembly and Congregation The First-born which are written in Heaven and to the Spirits of just and prefect men I long to see theAntient of Dayce Hebr. 12.22 23. If thou longest to find out the Almighty Job 11.7 who is excellent in Power and in Judgment Job 37.23 and the most High whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom Dan. 7.27 Thou shalt then behold him to thy prefection ● John 3.2 1 Cor. 13.12 He will no more shew himself through the Lattice Cant. 2.9 but the wall being removed 2 Cor. 3.18 Heb. 10.20 Thou shalt see his face Revel 22.4 as the Sun in the strength of his Glory Matth. 17.2 with those eyes of thine shalt thou see thy Redeemer Job 19.25 27. Thy everlasting joy Isa 35.10 and 51.11 and 61.7 thy glory Isa 60.19 and thy God Psal 18.2 and 22.1 2 10. and 48.14 Isa 61.10 Mitab 7.7 whose delights were with the Sons of Men before he prepared the Heavens Prov. 8.27 31. Thou shalt meet with him in the banquetting House To meet with the Bridegroom Cant. 2.4 In the secret of his Tabernacle Psal 91.1 and 27.5 and nothing shall ever be able to separate thee from the Love Rom. 8.39 of thy Bridegroom who has married thee to himself in Righteousness and tender Mercies Hosea 2.19 Then being admitted to that Fellowship and Communion with the Father and the Son 1 John 1.3.1 Cor. 1.9 and the Holy Spirit Phil. 2.1 thou shalt see and know that Wisedome which the Lord possessed in the beginning of his Way before his Works of Old Proverbs 8.22 Thou shalt see the Assembly of Saint Psal 89.7 The thousands of my brethrew Revel 14.1 2 3 c. joyful in Glory Psal 149.5 and shouting aloud for joy Psal 132.9 16. having the high praises of God in their Mouth Psalm 149.6 saying Hallelejah Salvation and Glory and Honour and Power be unto the Lord Revel 19.1 6. He that satisfieth the longing soul Psalm 107.9 will perfect and perform whatsoever concerns thee Isa 138.8 and supplying all thy needs according to his glorious Riches in Christ Jesus Phil. 4.19 If thou delightest thy self in the Lord he will give thee all the desires of thine heart Psalm 37.4 and being crowned with loving kindness Psalm 103.4 Thou shalt reign with him for ever and ever Revel 22.5 John 17.24 Then shall he be thy portion Psalm 73.26 Thou shalt be One in him and he in thee John 17.21 Thou shalt praise and walk in the Name of the Lord thy God for ever and ever Micah 4.5 Gal. 1.5 Phil. 4.20 Then shall Christ be All in All Col. 3.11 1 Cor. 15.28 And all things shall likewise be thine 1 Cor. 3.21 Rom. 8.32 The SOUL comforted and confirmed by the Right Hand of the Lords Righteousuess and the Spirit of the Holy Promise breaks out in this following Divine Rapture and Valedictory to the world ONce have I spoken but I will not answer yea twice but I will proceed no further Behold I am vile what shall I answer I will lay my hand upon my mouth Job 40.4 5. I have hear'd I have hear'd the still soft voice of the Lord 1 King 19.12 the voice of him that spoke as never man did Joh. 7.46 which makes the Soul to burn Luk. 24.32 Cant. 5.6 The voice of my Beloved Cant. 2.8 10. whose Lips are like Lillies dropping sweet-smelling Myrrhe Cant. 5.13 Enter into the Rock and hide the self in the dast my Soul Isa 2.10 Cover the face with a Mantle while the Lord Jehovah proclaims his Name and maketh all his goodness to pass before thee Exoad 33.22 Bow thy self to the ground Micah 6.6 and rejoyce with rembling Psal 2.11 for in his month is the Law of kindness Prov. 31.26 And he hath published the glad tidings Isa 52.7 and 66.12 He hath revealed the abundance of his peace unto thee Jer. 33.6 This this indeed in the power of God unto Salvation Rom. 1.16 the light of that glorious Gospel which hath shined 2 Cor. 4.4 and is come unto me not in word but also in Power and in the Holy Ghost 1 Thes 1.5 This is that Spirit of Wisedom and Revelation which the God of our Lord Jesus Christ hath given to me in the knowledge of him Eph. 1.17 and of the mystery of his Will according to his good pleasure which he had purposed in himself Eph. 1.9 And this Word of Truth Joh. 17.17.1 Joh. 5.6 Gal. 2.5 14. through the riches of his free Grace by whom I have Redemption Eph. 1.7 will I receive with much assurance and joy of the

enter into this pleasant Paradise and delightful Grove where they shall find rich Beds of all the Flowers the choicest the sweetest that can be there afforded all springing from the Root of Jesse and that Honourable Plant of Renown which perfumes the heavens and the earth Here they may have the great consolations of the Scriptures distilled in an Elixar which by the discretion of a Spiritual taste they shall find as the spiced Wine and juice of Pomegranates mighty to strengthen the Heart when it faints the Faith when it fails and the Spirit when it is overwhelmed within them A true Catholicon and Panacea for reviving the Soul in all Deliquies and maintaining it in a good plight continually A Posie of more delightful and sal utiferous Flowers than any that ever grew in the Garden of Eden A rare and rich Jewel of inestimable value though of small price and therefore as easie as necessary to be carried about by all those who pretend to Christianity and Immortality THO. HENDERSON A SOLILOQUY Wholly Scriptural Betwixt the afflicted SOUL and the COMFORTER wherein all or most of the Objections and Complaints dispersed through the Scriptures are answered and redress'd by other Consolatory and establishing Scriptures The Soul I Have sinned I have sinned against thee 2 Sam. 12.13 23.10 17. Job 7.20 Luke 15.18 21. The Great the Mighty Jer. 32.18 the jealous God Exod. 20.5 9. who by no means will clear the guilty Exod. 3.7 Num. 14.18 What shall I do that I may be saved Act. 16.30 Thou hast set my iniquities in thy sight my secret sins in the light of thy countenance Ps 90.8 I am lost for ever Gen. 2.17 Rom. 5.12 17 21 23. Dan. 9.11 O that thou wouldest pardon my transgressions and take away my iniquities Joh. 7.21 The Comforter Who is a God like unto thy God Mich. 17.18 Gracious and merciful slow to anger and of great kindness Exod. 34.6 Chap. 30.9 Nehem. I have sinned against thee 9.17 Ps 86.15.111.4.103.8.112.4.116.5.145.8 117.2 who pardoneth iniquity and passeth by transgression He retaineth not his anger for ever because he delighteth in mercy he will turn again he will have compassion upon thee and subdue thine iniquities he will cast all thy sins in the depths of the Sea Mich. 7.18 19. for as the heaven is high above the earth so great is his mercy towards thee As far as the East is from the West so far hath he removed thy transgressions from thee Psal 103.11 12. he will cleanse thee from all thine iniquities and pardon all thy sins Psal 103.2 Jer. 33.8 37.23 1 Joh. 17.9 Rev. 1.5 Thou hast Jesus Christ the Righteous Advocate with the Father 1 Joh. 2.1 and the Father himself loves thee also Joh. 16.27 He will not deal with thee after thy sins nor according to thy wicked ways and corrupt doings know that he is God the Lord Who by no means c. that works with thee for his own Names sake Ez. 20.9 14. whereunto whosoever flies Prav 18.10 And upon which whosoever calls shall be saved Act. 2.21 Rom. 10.13 It is his glory to pass over a Transgression Prov. 19.11 By Grace shalt thou be saved Eph. 2.5 And by hope Rom. 8.24 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ VVhat shall I do c. and thou shalt be saved Act. 16.31 For He even He it is that blotteth out thy transgressions as a thick Cloud Isa 43.25 c 44.22 He casteth all thy sins in the depths of the Sea Mic. 7.19 He putteth away thine iniquities for his own sake and wil not remember thy sins any more Jer. 31.34 Heb. 10.17 Is 103.11 12. He beholdeth no iniquity in Jacob and seeth no transgression in Israel Thou hast set my iniquities c. Num. 23.21 For in his Name through whom God was reconciling the world to himself 2 Cor. 5.19 Thou hast Remission of sins Act. 10.43 Yea thou hast received abundance of Grace and of the gift of Righteousness unto Eternal Life through Jesus Christ Rom. 5.15 16 17. hope in the Lord for with the Lord there is mercy and with him there is plenteous Redemption Psal 130.7 Behold the Lamb which taketh away the sins of the World Joh. 1.29 who bare thine iniquities Isa 53.11 whom God hath exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour for to give repentance and forgiveness of sins Act. 5.31 to put away thy sins by the sacrifice of himself Heb. 9.26 The Blood of Christ Jesus cleanseth thee from all sin 1 Joh. 1.7 Which he purged by himself Heb. 1.3 For he loved thee and washed thee from they sins by his own blood Rev. 1.5 And became the propitiation for thy sins 1 Joh. 2.2 which are forgiven thee for his name sake O that thou wouldest pardon c. 1 Ioh. 2.12 He will abundantly pardon Is 55.7 Jer. 33.8 Fear not for it is thy Fathers pleasure to give thee a Kingdom Luk. 12.32 Rejoyce for thy name is written in Heaven Luk. 10.20 And in the Lambs Book Rev. 22.27 O Bless the Lord that forgiveth all thine iniquities Psal 113.3.8 Col. 2.13 Which though they were as Crimson and Scarlet yet stall they be made as white as Wooll and Snow Isa 1.18 The Soul Why hast thou suffered me to err from thy ways and hardned my heart from thy fear Isa 63.17 Why wouldst thou take thine holy Spirit from me Isa 49.14 Psal 51.11 And wilt not deliver me from the power of Darkness delusions Isa 29.10 Col. 1.13 O that I knew where to find thee that I might come near to thy seat Job 23.2 And remember thee of the Word of Truth which thou gavest me wherein thou causedst me to hope Psal 119.49 And tell thee how thou didst promise to magnifie thy Truth above all thy Name Pasal 138.2 But now my hope is as the giving up of the Chost Job 11.20 And I am cut off for my part Ez. 37.11 Is it good to thee that thou shouldst oppress Job 10.3 Wilt thou destroy the works of thine own hands Job 10.3 Psal 138.8 and Isa 43.1 and despise Lam. 2.6 the price of thy Sons blood Act. 20.28 Heb. 9.12 1 Cor. 6.20 and 7.23 and 2 Pet. 2.1 The Comforter Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord or being his Councellour hath taught him Isa 40.13 Rom. 11.34.1 Cor. 2.16 Why hast thou suffered me to erre from c. Though darkness encompass his Throne Psal 18.9 11. and he gives no account of any of his maters Job 33.12 Yet all the wayes of the Lord are mercy and truth Psal 25.10 He is only wise I Tim. 1.17 There is no searching of his understanding Isa 40.28 and his love passeth all knowledge Eph. 3.19 He has left thee to declare unto thee the thoughts of thy heart Amos 4.13 And that he might humble thee and prove thee and do thee good in the later end Dent. 8.16 But he will give thee a new heart and write his fear