The holy Eucharist, or, The mystery of the Lords Supper briefly explained

Name: The holy Eucharist, or, The mystery of the Lords Supper briefly explained
Author: Thomas Watson

The holy Eucharist, or, The mystery of the Lords Supper briefly explained by Thomas Watson ...

Thomas Watson d. 1686London: printed by A. Maxwell for Thomas Parkhurst, 1668

[16], 181, [3] p. · 29k words · Wing W1129 · ESTC R9124

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The Name of Christ is most fragrant, and because of the savour of his good Ointments, therefore the Virgins love him^*. Jesus Christ is the beauty of Heaven, and the joy of the heart^*. In him all fullness dwells, Colos. 1. 19. In this flower is all sweetness. If the Gospel be the field, Christ is the treasure hid in it. The knowledge of Christ is so precious and delectable, that though St. Paul knew him before, yet he desires to know more of him^*, he would have more light from this Sun, Phil. 3. 10. That I may know him, as he who hath ⟨p. 158⟩found a gold Mine, desires to dig out still more Gold. Jesus Christ in Scripture is set out by several Metaphors.

THe Name of Christ is most fragrant, and because of the savour of his good Oyntments, therefore the Virgins love him^*. Jesus Christ is the beauty of Heaven, and the joy of the heart^*. In him all fulness dwells, Colos. 1. 19. In this flower is all sweetness. If the Gospel be the field, Christ is the treasure hid in it. The knowledg of Christ is so precious and delectable, that though St. Paul knew him before, yet he desires to know more of him^*, he would have more light from this Sun, Phil. 3. 10. That I may know him, as he who hath ⟨p. 158⟩

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