A65313:373
Seven sermons on several select subjects preached
Seven sermons on several select subjects preached by Mr. Tho. Watson ...
London : s.n., 1689
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Thus much, as brief as I could, for the Analogies and Parallels betwixt Christ and Shepherd: He is the Shepherd of his flock.
In the second place, I shall show you wherein Christ is better than any other Shepherd, and doth infinitely excel, and transcend them, as it appears in these Particulars.
In the second place, I shall shew you wherein Christ is better than any other Shepherd, and doth infinitely excel, and transcend them, as it appears in these Particulars.
First, Christ is a better Shepherd than any other: In respect of the ⟨p. 131⟩Glory, and Dignity of his Person; other Shepherds, they are of the Earth, Earthly, but Christ is a Shepherd from Heaven, he is of Divine Original; he is equal with God the Father, Phil. 2.6. He hath a Consubstantiality with God the Father.
Secondly, Christ is a better Shepherd, he excels other Shepherds, in that he doth cleanse and purify his Flock,