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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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I might also farther insist on the Donation of his Father, and the actual possession he takes of it by his Spirit, but these are sufficient, to prove this House to be Christs. I shall take some Observations hence.
I m•ght also farther insist on the Donation of his Father, and the actual possession he takes of it by his Spirit, but these are sufficient, to prove this House to be Christs. I shall take some Observations hence.
1. Is this the House of Christ? is he the Owner of it? let men take heed how they spoil it for themselves. The Psalmist makes this a great Argument in his pleading against opposers, that they came into the Lords inheritance, Psal. 79. 1. The Title of Christs purchase was not then so clearly known, as that of his Inheritance, and therefore they of old pleaded chiefly by that Title. Now he hath proclaimed to all, his other Titles also: the whole Right he has to this House, to his Saints. Who then shall meddle with it and go free? Amongst men, every one with all his might will defend his own possession. And shall we think that the Lord Christ will suffer his to be spoiled at an easy rate? shall not men pay dear for their encroachment? How hath he in our days frustrated all attempts for the persecution of his? Touch not (saith he) mine Anointed. Men may upon various pretences claim this privilege, to such a Land, Nation, or Faction; it will in the end appear to be theirs and only theirs, who are living stones of this House: dogs may scramble for their bread, but shall not enjoy it: It is Christ in this House that will make every stone of it a burdensome stone: He ⟨p. 26⟩hath done it, that men may learn [Greek or Hebrew]. do not think it will excuse thee to say, thou wast mistaken.
1. Is this the House of Christ? is he the Owner of it? let men take heed how they spoyl it for themselves. The Psalmist makes this a great Argument in his pleading against opposers, that they came into the Lords inheritance,