The Christian-man's calling: or, A treatise of making religion ones business. Wherein the nature…

Think what the Phoenix is amongst birds, the Lyon among beasts, Fire among the Elements, that is the Lords Day among the days. Ordinary days, like wax in a shop, have their use, are worth somewhat; but this like wax to some Deeds, or which hath the Kings Seal to it, is worth thousands. What is said of that Day of the Lord, may in a gracious sense be spoken of the Lords Day, There is none like it, before it, neither shall be after it. Upon this day Christ carrieth the Soul into his Wine-cellar, and his Banner over it is Love: ⟨p. 352⟩Upon other days he feeds his members upon this day, he feasts them; they have their ordinary every day, but upon this day exceedings; Upon this day he brings forth his living water, his best Wine; On this day, he gives the sweetest bread, the finest flower, the true meat, his own body. On this day he met the two Disciples and made their hearts warm, and even burn within them by the fire of his words; On this day, Saints that slept, arose out of their beds, their graves; Mat. 27. On this day, the Holy Ghost descended on the Apostles; On this day, the Lord brought forth the light of the World in Creation; On this day, Christ brought forth the light of his new Heavens and new Earth by his Resurrection; On this day, St. John had his glorious Revelation, containing the Churches state to the Worlds dissolution; On this day, he visited his dear Apostles with grace and peace; saying to them, Peace be unto you, behold my hands and my feet. On this day, he burst asunder the bands of death, he broke in pieces the gates of Hell, he led captivity captive, trampled upon Principalities and Powers, and and triumphed over, grave, sin, the curse of the law, and Satan; Upon this day, he still rides triumphantly in the Chariot of his Ordinances, conquering and to conquer, casting down high thoughts, and subduing sinners to himself. It may be said of the Sabbath as of Zion, This and that man was born in her and the highest himself shall establish her. The Lord shall count when he writeth up the people, that this man was born then, Selah. ⟨p. 353⟩Psa. 87.56. O blessed day, how many thousands souls have known thee the day of their new births! How willing have the people been in thee day of Gods power in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning, thou hast the dews of thy youth.