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Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul'sCommunion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's
Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.Communion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.
London: printed by Evan Tyler, 1655
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.
I answer first. It is not that the Father personally, but that the Deity essentially may be All in All. Why Christ should continue his inferiority when his work is done, ⟨p. 21⟩cannot be imagined. He shall be honoured for his mediation, but with an addition. Might I say, any person in the Trinity receives more honour than other, Christ should have most. Rev. 5.13. Every Creature which is in Heaven heard I, saying, blessing, honour, glory, and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Particularly, unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
I answer first. It is not that the Father personally, but that the Diety essentially may be All in All. Why Christ should continue his inferiority when his worke is done, ⟨p. 21⟩cannot be imagined. He shall be honoured for his mediation, but with an addition. Might I say, any person in the Trinity receives more honour than other, Christ should have most. Rev. 5.13. Every Creature which is in Heaven heard I, saying, blessing, honour, glory, and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Particularly, unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
2. This will exceedingly advance Christ in the thoughts of all, while 'twas necessary he veiled his Deity: and when his work shall be done, he still continues his humanity, to converse freely with his brethren in his Fathers house. Oh the intimacy there will then be, between Christ and Christians! the Apostle tells us, we shall ever be with the Lord Christ. Oh what communication of glory will there be to each other! Rev. 3.4. These shall walk with me, for they are worthy.