A68107:1452
Of domesticall duties eight treatises. I. An exposition of that part of Scripture out…
Of domesticall duties eight treatises. I. An exposition of that part of Scripture out of which domesticall duties are raised. ... VIII. Duties of masters. By William Gouge.
London: printed by John Haviland for William Bladen, 1622London: printed by Iohn Haviland for William Bladen, 1622
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The main point here to be noted is, that
The maine point here to be noted is, that
Christ and the Church are most nearly linked together. What 1can be nearer, then that two should come into one flesh?
Christ and the Church are most neerely linked together. What 1can be neerer, then that two should come into one flesh?
- 1Christus nihil aliud deputat corpus suum (i.) Ecclesiam, quam seipsum, quia de Christo & ecclesia verius intelligitur, Erunt duo in carne una. Aug. de pec. mer. lib. 1. cap. 31.
This is somewhat more then to be of Christs flesh. That shows we are as it were cut out of Christ: this shows that we are again knit to him. That was a preparation unto this: this is as the consummation and perfection of all. *Many metaphors are used to set forth the near union betwixt Christ and his Church, but this surpasseth them all. As here we and Christ are said to be one flesh, so in another place, one spirit. Well therefore might the name and title Christ be given to this Spouse of Christ.
This is somewhat more then to be of Christs flesh. That shewes we are as it were cut out of Christ: this shewes that we are againe knit to him. That was a preparation vnto this: this is as the consummation and perfection of all.