A body of practical divinity consisting of above one hundred seventy six sermons on the lesser catechism composed by the reverend assembly of divines at Westminster : with a supplement of some sermons on several texts of Scripture / by Thomas Watson ...
Thomas Watson d. 1686London: printed for Thomas Parkurst, 1692
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Jesus Christ is of mighty Renown, he is a King; he hath a Kingly Title, High and mighty, Isa. 57.15. 2. He hath his Insignia Regalia, his Ensigns of Royalty, Corona est insigne Regiae potestatis; His Crown,
. The lion of the tribe of Judah. And he is, the Text saith, [Greek or Hebrew], King of Kings. He hath a Preeminence of all other Kings, he is called the Prince of the Kings of the Earth,
. They hold their Crowns by immediate Tenure from this Great King. Christ infinitely out-vies all others Princes, he hath the highest Throne, the largest Dominions, and the longest Possession,
. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever. Christ hath many Heirs, but no Successors. Well may he be called King of Kings, for he hath an Unlimited Power; other Kings their Power is limited, but Christ's Power is unlimited,
. Whatsoever he pleased, that did he in heaven and earth, and in the seas. Christ's Power is as large as his Will. The Angels take the Oath of Allegiance to him,
Jesus Christ is of mighty Renown, he is a King; he hath a Kingly Title, High and mighty, Isa. 57.15. 2. He hath his Insignia Regalia, his Ensigns of Royalty, Corona est insigne Regiae potestatis; His Crown, Rev. 6.2. His Sword, Psal. 45.3. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh. His Scepter, Heb. 1.8. A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom. 3. His Escotcheon, or Coat-Armour, he gives the Lyon in his Arms, Rev. 5.5. The lion of the tribe of Iudah. And he is, the Text saith, 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, King of Kings. He hath a Preheminence of all other Kings, he is call'd the Prince of the Kings of the Earth, Rev. 1.5. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉—He must needs be so, for by him Kings reign, Prov. 8.15. They hold their Crowns by immediate Tenure from this Great King. Christ infinitely out-vyes all others Princes, he hath the highest Throne, the largest Dominions, and the longest Possession, Heb. 1.8. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever. Christ hath many Heirs, but no Successors. Well may he be called King of Kings, for he hath an Unlimited Power; other Kings their Power is limited, but Christ's Power is unlimited, Psal. 135.6. Whatsoever he pleased, that did he in heaven and earth, and in the seas. Christ's Power is as large as his Will. The Angels take the Oath of Allegiance to him, Heb. 1.6. Let all the angels of God worship him.
Resp. Not by Usurpation, but Legally: Christ holds his Crown by immediate Tenure from Heaven. God the Father hath decreed him to be King, Psal. 2.5, 6. I have set my king upon my holy hill; I will declare the decree. God hath anointed and sealed him to his Regal Office, Joh. 6.27. Him hath God the Father sealed. God hath set the Crown upon his Head.
1. In reference to his People: 1. To govern them, it was prophesied of Christ before he was born, Matth. 2.6. And thou Bethlehem art not the least among the princes of Judah, for out of thee shall come a governor that shall rule my people Israel. 'Tis a vain thing for a King to have a Crown on his Head, unless he have a Sceptre in his Hand to rule.
1. In reference to his People: 1. To govern them, it was prophesied of Christ before he was born, Matth. 2.6. And thou Bethlehem art not the least among the princes of Iudah, for out of thee shall come a governour that shall rule my people Israel. 'Tis a vain thing for a King to have a Crown on his Head, unless he have a Scepter in his Hand to rule.
Resp. His Kingdom is Spiritual: he rules in the Hearts of Men. He sets up his Throne where no other King doth, he rules the Will and Affections, His Power binds the Conscience: he subdues Mens Lusts, Mic. 7.19. He will subdue our iniquities.
Resp. By Law, and by Love: 1. He rules by Law. 'Tis one of the Jura Regalia, the Flowers of the Crown, to Enact Laws, Christ as King makes Laws, and by his Laws he Rules: The Law of Faith, Believe in the Lord Jesus; the Law of Sanctity, 1 Pet. 1.15. Be ye holy in all manner of conversation. Many would admit Christ to be their Advocate to plead for them, but not their King to rule them.
Resp. By Law, and by Love: 1. He rules by Law. 'Tis one of the Iura Regalia, the Flowers of the Crown, to Enact Laws, Christ as King makes Laws, and by his Laws he Rules: The Law of Faith, Believe in the Lord Iesus; the Law of Sanctity, 1 Pet. 1.15. Be ye holy in all manner of conversation. Many would admit Christ to be their Advocate to plead for them, but not their King to rule them.
2. He rules by Love: He is a King full of Mercy and Clemency; as he hath a Sceptre in his Hand, so an Olive-branch of Peace in his Mouth. Though he be the Lyon of the Tribe of Judah for Majesty, yet the Lamb of God for Meekness. His Regal Rod hath Honey at the end of it. He sheds abroad his Love into the Hearts of his Subjects; he rules them with Promises as well as Precepts. This makes all his Subjects become Volunteers; they are willing to pay their Allegiance to him, Psal. 110.3. Thy people shall be a willing people; Plur. Gnam nedabot.
2. He rules by Love: He is a King full of Mercy and Clemency; as he hath a Scepter in his Hand, so an Olive-branch of Peace in his Mouth. Though he be the Lyon of the Tribe of Iudah for Majesty, yet the Lamb of God for Meekness. His Regal Rod hath Honey at the end of it. He sheds abroad his Love into the Hearts of his Subjects; he rules them with Promises as well as Precepts. This makes all his Subjects become Volunteers; they are willing to pay their Allegiance to him, Psal. 110.3. Thy people shall be a willing people; Plur. Gnam nedabot.
