A29709:24
A word in season to this present generation, or, A sober and serious discourse…
A word in season to this present generation, or, A sober and serious discourse about the favourable, signal and eminent presence of the Lord with his people in their greatest troubles, deepest distresses, and most deadly dangers : with the resolution of several questions, concerning the divine presence, as also the reasons and improvements of this great and glorious truth ... / by Thomas Brooks ...A word in season to this present generation, or, A sober and serious discourse about the favorable, signal and eminent presence of the Lord with his people in their greatest troubles, deepest distresses, and most deadly dangers : with the resolution of several questions, concerning the divine presence, as also the reasons and improvements of this great and glorious truth ... / by Thomas Brooks ...
London: printed for Dorman Newman, 1675
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.
Thirdly, there is a relative presence of Christ, and 1that is his presence in his Ordinances, and with his Churches. Of this presence the Scripture speaks very largely. Exod. 20. 24. In all places where I record my Name, I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. Exod. 25. 8. And let them make me a Sanctuary, that I may dwell amongst them. Exod. 29. 45. And I will dwell among the Children of Israel, and will be their God. Levit. 26. 11. And I will set my Tabernacle amongst you, and my soul shall not abhor you. V. 12. And I will walk among you, and will be your God, and ye shall be my People. Psalm 76. 1. In Judah is God known: his Name is great in Israel. V. 2. In Salem also is his Tabernacle; and his dwelling place in Zion. Isa. 8. 18. From the Lord of Hosts which dwelleth in mount Zion. Psalm 9. 11. Sing praises to the Lord which dwelleth in Zion. The Churches are said to 2be the Temples, in which the Lord doth dwell, and the House of the living God, and the golden Candlesticks amongst which he doth walk. O how much do's it concern all the Churches to prize their Churchstate, and to keep close together; and to walk suitable to that gracious presence of God, that shines in the midst of them! But this is not that presence that falls under our present consideration. But,
Thirdly, there is a relative presence of Christ, and 1that is his presence in his Ordinances, and with his Churches. Of this presence the Scripture speaks very largly.