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Christus in corde, or, The mystical union between Christ and believers considered in its…
Christus in corde, or, The mystical union between Christ and believers considered in its resemblances, bonds, seals, privileges and marks by Edward Polhil ..., Esq.Christus in corde, or, The mystical union between Christ and believers considered in its resemblances, bonds, seals, priviledges and marks by Edward Polhil ..., Esq.
London: printed by A.M. and R.R. for Tho. Cockerill, 1680
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.
CHAP. V.
The mystical union set forth by that between the food and the body. Christ is the true food. He strengthens against the cursing Law. He strengthens unto all duties. He is united to Believers. He is food by way of eminency. Several conclusions drawn from the resemblances, viz. That the Union between Christ and Believers is not merely a political one. That it is not merely a moral one. Several reasons to prove the same. That this Union affords support to Believers. That it gives a vital influence to them. That it is a very intimate Union. That it hath a great mystery in it. That it is very lasting and durable.
The mystical union set forth by that between the food and the body. Christ is the trùe food. He strengthens against the cursing Law. He strengthens unto all duties. He is united to Believers. He is food by way of eminency. Several conclusions drawn from the resemblances, viz. That the Ʋnion between Christ and Believers is not meerly a political one. That it is not meerly a moral one. Several reasons to prove the same. That this Ʋnion affords support to Believers. That it gives a vital influence to them. That it is a very intimate Ʋnion. That it hath a great mystery in it. That it is very lasting and durable.
After all these resemblances the Holy Ghost yet proceeds on to set forth the mystical union by that which is between the food and the body: This resemblance we have notably opened in the Sixth chapter of St. John, where our Saviour, who used to spiritualize every thing, raises up his discourse above earthly food to heavenly; above the typical, to the real Manna which is himself, who came down from Heaven to ⟨p. 107⟩give life to the world. In this Discourse several things offer themselves to us: