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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.
Again, Christ is a great King, higher than the Kings of the Earth; he was anointed with the Holy Ghost; he hath all the power in Heaven and Earth; his Laws are all rectitude and grace; his Throne must be set up in the hearts and spirits of men. Unto this ⟨p. 171⟩Faith answers by that obediential temper which is in it; It owns his Sovereignty; it kisses his Sceptre; it chooses him as a Lord; •t loves to live in his Dominions; if he come forth in his Royal Command, it opens the everlasting doors, that he may reign within: This is a fit posture; it is called receiving Christ Jesus the Lord, Col. 2.6. Christ will own such as his Subjects; he will more and more lift up his Throne in their hearts; he will let them see more of his power and glory; he will make them taste the fruits of his Government in protection and excellent rewards: This is the second step of union between Christ and Believers. There is that in Faith which answers to all his Offices; there is satisfaction in him, and recumbency in them; instruction in him, and docibleness in them; Royalty in him, and obedientialness in them.
Again, Christ is a great King, higher than the Kings of the Earth; he was anointed with the Holy Ghost; he hath all the power in Heaven and Earth; his Laws are all rectitude and grace; his Throne must be set up in the hearts and spirits of men. Unto this ⟨p. 171⟩Faith answers by that obediential temper which is in it; It owns his Soveraignty; it kisses his Scepter; it chuses him as a Lord; •t loves to live in his Dominions; if he come forth in his Royal Command, it opens the everlasting doors, that he may reign within: This is a fit posture; it is called receiving Christ Jesus the Lord, Col. 2.6. Christ will own such as his Subjects; he will more and more lift up his Throne in their hearts; he will let them see more of his power and glory; he will make them taste the fruits of his Government in protection and excellent rewards: This is the second step of union between Christ and Believers. There is that in Faith which answers to all his Offices; there is satisfaction in him, and recumbency in them; instruction in him, and docibleness in them; Royalty in him, and obedientialness in them.