Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

1. A Shepherd is appointed to his calling; why, so Christ, he is the true Shepherd, who entered in by the door, John 10.2. He entered in by the door: ⟨p. 163⟩What's the meaning of that? that is, Christ he is lawfully called and appointed to his keeping sheep.

1. A Shepherd is appointed to his calling; why, so Christ, he is the true Shepherd, who entred in by the door, Iohn 10.2. He entred in by the door: ⟨p. 163⟩What's the meaning of that? that is, Christ he is lawfully called and appointed to his keeping sheep.

2. A Shepherd knows his Flock, knows all his Flock; this is in the Text, I am the good Shepherd, I know my Sheep, saith Christ; Christs knowing his Sheep implies a knowledge of approbation; Christs knowing his Sheep, that is his Loving of them: this is a great Consolation, that Christ knows all his Sheep; he knows every one of their Names, John 10.3. He calleth his own Sheep by name: He knows all their sighs and groans that they make, Psalm 38.9. My groaning is not hid from thee; Christ knows every tear they shed, he bottles their tears as Wine, Psalm 56.8. Put thou my tears into thy bottle. He knows all their sufferings, Judg. 10.16. His Soul was grieved for the miseries of Israel: Christ knows all their good works, all their works of Piety and Charity; and will shortly say, Come ye blessed of my Father inherit a Kingdom: What a Comfort