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Light from heaven discovering the fountain opened. Angels acclamations. Churches riches. Rich poverty. In…Light from heaven discovering the fountaine opened. Angels acclamations. Churches riches. Rich povertie. In…
Light from heaven discovering the fountain opened. Angels acclamations. Churches riches. Rich poverty. In four treatises. By the late learned and reverend divine, Rich. Sibs, Doctor in Divinity, Master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Gray's-Inn. Published according to the authors own appointment, subscribed with his hand; to prevent imperfect copies.Light from heaven discovering the fountaine opened. Angels acclamations. Churches riches. Rich povertie. In foure treatises. By the late learned and reverend divine, Rich. Sibs, Doctor in Divinitie, Master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Grayes-Inne. Published according to the authors owne appointment, subscribed with his hand; to prevent imperfect copies.
London: printed by E. Purslow and Richard Badger for N. Bourne, 1638
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
First of all; There must be a dispensation of Christ.1
- 1Dispensation of Christ.
See the equity of this, even from things among men. It is not sufficient that Physic be provided; but, there must be an application of it. It is not sufficient, that there is a Treasure; but, there must be a digging of it out. It is not sufficient, that there be a Candle, or Light; but, there must be a holding out of the Light, for the good and use of others. It was not sufficient, that there was a Brazen Serpent; but, the Brazen Serpent must be lifted up, that the people might see it. It is not sufficient, that there is a Standard; but the Standard must be set up. It is not sufficient, that there be a foundation; but, there must be a building upon the foundation. It is not sufficient, that there be a Garment; but, there must be a putting of it on. It is not sufficient, ⟨p. 116⟩that there be a box of ointment, but the box must be opened, that the whole house may be filled with the smell. It is not sufficient that there be tapestry, and glorious hangings, but there must be an unfolding of them; therefore there must be a dispensation of the mysteries of Christ: for though Christ be Physic, he must be applied, though Christ be a garment, he must be put on, though he be a foundation, we must build on him, or else we have no good by him; though he in his truth be a treasure, yet he must be digged up in the ministry, though he be a light, he must be held forth, though he be food, there must be an application, of necessity therefore there must be a dispensation of the Gospel, as well as redemption wrought by Christ, preached to the Gentiles.