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Two marriage sermons the former on Prov. 19. 14. By Thomas Gataker B. of…Tvvo mariage sermons the former on Prov. 19. 14. By Thomas Gataker B. of…
Two marriage sermons the former on Prov. 19. 14. By Thomas Gataker B. of D. and pastor of Rotherhith. The latter on John 2. 1--12. By that learned and judicious divine Mr William Bradshaw some time fellow of Sidney College in Cambridge.Tvvo mariage sermons the former on Prov. 19. 14. By Thomas Gataker B. of D. and pastor of Rotherhith. The latter on Iohn 2. 1--12. By that learned and judicious divine Mr William Bradshaw some time fellow of Sidney Colledge in Cambridge.
London: printed by Edward Griffin for Fulke Clifton, 1620
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I answer, that though Christ Jesus be locally absent in regard of his body, yet in regard of his Spirit he is present: and if mens hearts were set upon him, as they ought to be; if they did but desire his presence, they should find his presence, even in as comfortable a manner, as if he should descend from the Right Hand of his Father, and in his body, go with the Bridegroom and Bride to Church, and sit down at the table with them.
I answer, that though Christ Iesus be locally absent in regard of his bodie, yet in regard of his Spirit he is present: and if mens hearts were set vpon him, as they ought to be; if they did but desire his presence, they should finde his presence, euen in as comfortable a manner, as if he should descend from the Right Hand of his Father, and in his bodie, goe with the Bridegrome and Bride to Church, and sit downe at the table with them.
You therefore that are interested in this present Action,1 where so many Guests are invited, examine your own Souls and Consciences, whether you have not forgotten the principal Guest: It were better that the day of thy Marriage had bin the day of thy Burial, then that it should be said, Thou wast married, and Christ Jesus not remembered: And therefore if your Consciences smite you in this, see that before you go out of this place you invite him: It is not too late; thou art now in his presence, lift up thy heart and mind, and desire him, that he would be present, and that thou mayest have his blessed company; and then you shall be sure of a blessed and joyful issue.
You therefore that are interessed in this present Action,1 where so many Guests are invited, examine your owne Soules and Consciences, whether you haue not forgotten the principall Guest: It were better that the day of thy Mariage had bin the day of thy Buriall, then that it should be said, Thou wast married, and Christ Iesus not remembred: And therefore if your Consciences smite you in this, see that before you goe out of this place you invite him: It is not too late; thou art now in his presence, lift vp thy heart and minde, and desire him, that he would be present, and that thou maist haue his blessed companie; and then you shall be sure of a blessed and joyfull issue.