Christs eternal existence, and the dignity of his person asserted and proved in opposition…

I. Let us more deeply be possessed with the Majesty of our Redeemer: He is the Creator of all things, of Angels as well as Men, and so more excellent than all the Men in the World, whether they excel in power or holiness, which the Psalmist expresseth thus, fairer than the children of men, Psal. 45.29. But also then the most excellent and glorious Angels, he is their Creator as well as ours, head of principalities and powers, as well as of poor worms here upon Earth. Surely the representing and apprehending of Christ in his glorious Majesty, is a point of great consequence.

1. Partly, to give us matter for praise and admiration, that we may not have mean thoughts of his Person and Office; he is a most glorious Lord and King, that holdeth the most powerful Creatures in subjection to himself. If Christians did know and consider how much of true Religion consists in admiring and praising their Redeemer, ⟨p. 72⟩they would more busy their minds in this work.

1. Partly, to give us matter for praise and admiration, that we may not have mean thoughts of his Person and Office; he is a most glorious Lord and King, that holdeth the most powerful Creatures in subjection to himself. If Christians did know and consider how much of true Religion consists in admiring and praising their Redeemer, ⟨p. 72⟩they would more busie their minds in this work.

2. Partly, To strengthen our Trust, and to fortify us against all fears and discouragements in our service. When we think of the great Creator of Heaven and Earth, and all things visible and invisible, Angels, Men, Principalities, &c. Surely the brightness of all creature-glory should wax dim in our eyes; Our God is able to deliver us, Dan. 18. and will, as he did by his Angel. This was that which fortified Stephen, Acts 5.55, 56. He saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God. It is easy for him who made all things out of nothing to help us. See