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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.
The Scripture useth Metaphors to express holy Mysteries by, because the mysteries are sublime; because it would make us seek the things above. It sets forth the mystical union by resemblances. There is an analogy between it and other unions; an excellency in it above them. It sets forth the mystical union by that between a King and his Subjects. The mystical union exceeds in the worthiness and nearness of the persons united; in the rightness of Laws and Administrations; in the intimacy of the union; in the benefits of government; particularly in protection and rewards.
THE Mystical Union being found only in holy Scripture, a diligent search must be made there for it. What the Jewish Rabbins say touching the Law, that I may say touching the Gospel, turn it over, and again turn it over, for all is in it.
It is the manner of Scripture to speak, not always in proper words, but very often in Tropes and Figures; among others, it commonly makes use of Metaphors, that ⟨p. 23⟩sense may lead to faith, and earthly things insinuate heavenly to us. The Song of Solomon is an entire Allegory, full of Sacred mysteries: other parts of Scripture are, in a great measure, like pieces of Arras or Tapestry, beautified with Metaphorical flowers, and images of Divine things. The reason of this is, holy mysteries being magnalia Dei, the great things of God, not extracted out of the principles of humane Reason, but let down from Heaven out of the Fathers bosom, have a Divine glory and greatness in them: No words can perfectly express them; no humane minds can fully comprehend them. First, no words can perfectly express them. Agur in very deep humility, speaking of God, asks, what is his name? Prov. 30.4. He hath many names; yet, as the Schoolman saith, he is innominabilis secundum perfect am expressionem,