A39663:1592
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.
The words contain an affectionate recommendation of his distressed Mother, to the care of a dear Disciple, a bosom friend, wherein let us consider the design, manner, and season of this recommendation.
First, The design and end of it, which doubtless was to manifest his tender respects and care for his Mother, who was now in a most distressed comfortless state. For now was Simeons Prophecy, Luk. 2.35. fulfilled in the trouble and anguish that filled her soul. Yea, a sword also shall pierce through thine own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Her soul was pierced for him, both as she was his Mother, and as she was a Mystical member of him, her head, her Lord. And therefore he commends her to the beloved Disciple that lay in his bosom, saying, Behold thy Mother, (i. e.) let her be to thee as thine own Mother. Let thy love to me be now manifested in thy tender care for her.
First, The design and end of it, which doubtless was to manifest his tender respects and care for his Mother, who was now in a most distressed comfortless state. For now was Simeons Prophesie, Luk. 2.35. fulfilled in the trouble and anguish that fill'd her soul. Yea, a sword also shall pierce through thine own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Her soul was pierced for him, both as she was his Mother, and as she was a Mystical member of him, her head, her Lord. And therefore he commends her to the beloved Disciple that lay in his bosom, saying, Behold thy Mother, (i. e.) let her be to thee as thine own Mother. Let thy love to me be now manifested in thy tender care for her.