A39663:1393
The Fountain of Life Opened
The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carried on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...
London: printed for Rob. White, 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.
His solitude in suffering is plainly expressed in this Scripture now before us. It cannot be doubted, but the Prophet in this place speaks of Christ if you consider, Matth. 26.31. Where you shall find these words applied to Christ by his own accommodation of them. Then said Jesus unto them, all ye shall be offended because of me this might, for it is written I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. Besides the Title here given [Gods Fellow] is too big for any creature in Heaven or Earth beside Christ.
His solitude in suffering is plainly expressed in this Scripture now before us. It cannot be doubted, but the Prophet in this place speaks of Christ if you consider, Matth. 26.31. Where you shall find these words applyed to Christ by his own accommodation of them. Then said Iesus unto them, all ye shall be offended because of me this might, for it is written I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. Besides the Title here given [Gods Fellow] is too big for any creature in Heaven or Earth beside Christ.
In these words we have four things particularly to consider. First, the Commission given to the Sword by the Lord of Hosts. Secondly, the person against whom it is Commissionated. Thirdly, the dismal effect of that stroke. Fourthly, and lastly, the gracious mitigation of it.
First, The Commission given to the Sword by the Lord of Hosts, Awake, O Sword and smite, saith the Lord of Hosts. The Lord of Hosts, at whose beck and command all the Creatures are. Who with a word of his mouth can open all the Armouries in the World, and command what weapons, and instruments of death he pleaseth. Calls here for the Sword. Not the Rod, gently to chasten. But the Sword to destroy. The Rod breaks no bones, but the Sword opens the door to death and destruction. The Strokes and thrusts of the Sword are mortal.