A55302:95
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 Union between the Foundation and the Building in the earthly pattern importing only a support, but no vital influence; the Holy Ghost goes on to set forth the mystical union by that which is ⟨p. 75⟩between the Vine and the Branches. I am the Vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing, saith our Saviour, Joh. 15.5. In the former Chapter he told them of his going away; here he comforts them against it, his departure should be no separation, still he would be closely united to them as the Vine is to the Branches. He is a Vine, one whose shadow reaches to the ends of the earth, whose precious blood cheereth the heart of God and man; I mean, it satisfies justice, and quiets conscience. Believers are Branches in him, not native ones, but insititions, taken off from the old stock of Adam, and implanted into Christ. Hence they are said to be [Greek or Hebrew], Rom. 6.5, implanted into him, so as to have juice from him. The union between him and them is so intimate, that they abide in him by Faith, and he abides in them by his Spirit; the effect of this union is fruitfulness. Though the seeming Branches mentioned verse 2. are but pampinarii, such as have leaves only; yet the real ones are always fructuarii, such as have holy fruit. In this resemblance some things are to be observed:
THE Union between the Foundation and the Building in the earthly pattern importing only a support, but no vital influence; the Holy Ghost goes on to set forth the mystical union by that which is ⟨p. 75⟩between the Vine and the Branches. I am the Vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing, saith our Saviour, Joh. 15.5. In the former Chapter he told them of his going away; here he comforts them against it, his departure should be no separation, still he would be closely united to them as the Vine is to the Branches. He is a Vine, one whose shadow reaches to the ends of the earth, whose precious blood cheereth the heart of God and man; I mean, it satisfies justice, and quiets conscience. Believers are Branches in him, not native ones, but insititions, taken off from the old stock of Adam, and implanted into Christ. Hence they are said to be ,