Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

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, Rev. 1.5. To him that washeth us from our Sins in his own Blood: Christs Sheep while they are in the World will be apt to get spots, for the World is good for nothing but to spot; one spotted with Pride, another spotted with earthliness, &c. Oh! How do the people of God deface Gods Image, by rubbing it against the Earth? and the Truth is, going too much among the Goats doth defile them; but now Jesus Christ, he doth cleanse and purify his Flock, washes away their spots; Christs Sheep they are white, and washed in the blood of the Lamb.

Secondly, Christ is a better Shepherd, he excels other Shepherds, in that he doth cleanse and purifie his Flock,