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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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There are two ways whereby Jesus Christ makes out light to this House.
There are two wayes whereby Jesus Christ makes out light to this House.
1. By way of Doctrinal Revelation: 2. Of Real Communication.
1. By way of Doctrinall Revelation: 2. Of Reall Communication.
1. He alone discovers light to all the Stones of this Building. No man hath seen God at any time: the only begotten Son which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him Joh 1. 10. No saving discovery of God, of his Nature, his Will, his Love, but what is by Christ. The Moon and Stars give light, but it is only what they receive from the Sun. The Prophets and Apostles, held out light, but it was all received from him. They spake by the spirit of Christ that was in them I have received of the Lord that which I have delivered unto you, 1 Cor. 11. 23. The same Apostle curses every one that shall bring in any other light into this House, be they Angels or Men, Gal. 1. 8. 9▪ Christ alone fully knows the mind of God, as being always in the bosom of his Father, Joh: 1. 18. Yea he knows it to the uttermost, being one with his Father, Joh. 10: 30. And he is willing to reveal it, for even for this end came he into the world, that he might bear witness to the truth. And he had Ability enough to do it, for in him were hid all Treasure of wisdom and knowledge,