A26687:256
Christian letters full of spiritual instructions tending to the promoting of the power of…
Christian letters full of spiritual instructions tending to the promoting of the power of godliness, both in person and families.
London : Printed for and sold by Nevil Simmons and Dorman Newman, 1673
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.
Brethren, possess your very hearts with this, that Christs love doth go out with infinite dearness towards you. Even now while he is in all his Glory, he earnestly remembers you still. This is the High Priest that now is entered into the Holy of Holies, doth bear your names particularly, remembering every poor believer by name. He bears your names, but where? upon his Brest-plate, upon his heart, saith the Text, Exod. 28. 29. Ah Christians, I may salute you as the Angel did Mary, Hail you that are highly favoured: Blessed are you among men. Sure your Lot is fallen in an happy place; what in the bosom of Christ? yea, and verily you may believe, and doubt not. I may apply that of Gabriel, O Daniel, tho• art greatly beloved, unto you; you are beloved indeed, to have your Names written upon the very heart of Christ now he is in Glory.
Brethren, possess your very hearts with this, that Christs love doth go out with infinite dearness towards you. Even now while he is in all his Glory, he earnestly remembers you still. This is the High Priest that now is entred into the Holy of Holies, doth bear your names particularly, remembring every poor believer by name. He bears your names, but where? upon his Brest-plate, upon his heart, saith the Text, Exod. 28. 29. Ah Christians, I may salute you as the Angel did Mary, Hail you that are highly favoured: Bless•d are you among men. Sure your Lot is fallen in an happy place; what in the bosom of Christ? yea, and verily you may believe, and doubt not. I may apply that of Gabriel, O Daniel, tho• art greatly beloved, unto you; you are beloved indeed, to have your Names written upon the very heart of Christ now he is in Glory.
Oh, let his Name be written then on your hearts. Do not write his Name in the Sand, when he hath written yours upon his own Brest! Do not forget him who hath taken such care, that while he is, he may never forget you, having recorded your names not only on his Book, but on his Flesh, and set you as a Seal upon his heart. He hath you upon his heart, but why? For a memorial before the Lord continually, so saith the Text. Beloved, your Lord is so far from forgetting you in all his Greatness and Glory, that he is gone into Heaven on purpose, there to present you before the Lord, that you may be always in remembrance before him O Beloved, Glory, yea, and Triumph in his love; Doubtless it must go well with us. Who shall condemn? It is Christ that died, and rose again, and is now making Intercession. His interest is potent. He is always present. Our Advocate is never out of Court. Never did cause miscarry in his hand. Trust you safely in him. Happy is that man for whom he shall undertake to speak.