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The branch of the Lord, the beauty of ZionThe branch of the Lord, the beauty of Sion
The branch of the Lord, the beauty of Zion: or, The glory of the Church, in it's relation unto Christ· Opened in two sermons; one preached at Berwick, the other at Edinburgh. By John Owen, minister of the Gospel.The branch of the Lord, the beauty of Sion: or, The glory of the Church, in it's relation unto Christ· Opened in two sermons; one preached at Berwick, the other at Edinburgh. By John Owen, minister of the Gospel.
Edinburgh: printed by Evan Tyler, 1650
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3. Let the Saints see their privilege, who ever they are, in what condition soever, the Eye of Christ is upon them. He watches over them for good, and knows their souls in Adversity. When no Eye sees them, he looks on them, they cannot be cast out of his care, nor hid from his sight. There are many poor souls, who go heavily all the day long; that mourn in their spirits ⟨p. 33⟩unknown, unregarded, unpitied: The Eye of Christ is on them for good continually: they cannot be thrown out of his watchful care.
3. Let the Saints see their priviledge, who ever they are, in what condition soever, the Eye of Christ is upon them. He watches over them for good, and knowes their soules in Adversity. When no Eye sees them, he looks on them, they cannot be cast out of his care, nor hid from his sight. There are many poor souls, who goe heavily all the day long; that mourn in their spirits ⟨p. 33⟩unknown, unregarded, unpitted: The Eye of Christ is on them for good continually: they cannot be thrown out of his watchfull care.
4. Christ is the In dweller of this House, He hath not built it, and framed it, for no use. It is for an Habitation for himself. He hath chosen Zion, he hath desired it for ••s Habitation this is my rest (saith he) here will I dwell, Psal. 132. 13, 14. This House i• built up, to be an Habitation unto him, Ephes. 2. 22. He is the King of Saints, and this House is his Court. It is true for his human Nature, the Heavens must receive him until the time of the Restitution of all things,