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The harmony of the Gospels, in the holy history of the humiliation and sufferings of Jesus Christ, from his incarnation to his death and burial. / Published by John Eliot, teacher of the church in Roxbury. ; [Two lines from Acts]
printed by John Foster, 1678
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3. He instructeth and chargeth John to do all offices of a good Son unto her saying to him, Behold thy mother.
3. He instructeth and chargeth John to doe all offices of a good Son unto her saying to him, Behold thy mother.
4. This charge is set on, because Jesus Christ did thus dignify him out of special favour and love. The Disciple whom he loved. And therefore he might confide in him in committing such a trust and charge unto him.
4. This charge is set on, because Jesus Christ did thus dignifie him out of special favour and love. The Disciple whom he loved. And therefore he might confide in him in committing such a trust and charge unto him.
5. The effect of this act of Jesus Christ was, from that hour he took her into his own Family, which proveth that she was a widow, and had not a family of her own, now her Son was gone. When Joseph died, or what became of her after this, nothing is said
5. The effect of this act of Iesus Christ was, from that hour he took her into his own Family, which proveth that she was a widdow, and had not a family of her own, now her Son was gone. When Ioseph died, or what became of her after this, nothing is said
The third act of Jesus Christ upon the Cross, he taketh a merciful care of the penitent Thief. Luk. 23.39, 40, 41, 42, 43. And one of the Malefactors which were hanged, railed on him, saying, if thou be Christ, save thy self and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, dost thou not fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
The third act of Iesus Christ upon the Cross, he taketh a mercifull care of the penitent Thief. Luk. 23.39, 40, 41, 42, 43. And one of the Malefactors which were hanged, railed on him, saying, if thou be Christ, save thy self and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, dost thou not fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnaion? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Iesus, Lord remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdome. And Iesus said unto him, verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in Paradice.
Where see, among the Mockers, Revilers, Railers against Jesus Christ on the cross, one of the Thieves did as he heard others do, though he was hanging on his cross under the hand of justice and Execution. Matthew and Mark Impute this to both the Malefactors, because what one in a company doth, is in usual custom imputed to all, unless they bear witness against it. And whether at first or by the way, both of them might be accessary, we cannot say; but Luke is particular in this history, showing that one of them was a true penitent:
Where see, among the Mockers, Revilers, Railers against Iesus Christ on the cross, one of the Theeves did as he heard others doe, though he was hanging on his cross under the hand of justice and Execution. Mathew and Mark Impute this to both the Melefactors, because what one in a company doth, is in usual custome imputed to all, unless they bear witness against it. And whether at first or by the way, both of them might be accessary, we cannot say; but Luke is particular in this history, shewing that one of them was a true penitent:
Where 1. we see what his ill words are that are recorded, viz. if thou be the Christ, save thy self and us. wherein he vents his unbelief and hardness of heart, in way of reproach. This he doth when he was dying, yea a shameful death, and that justly, yet so ill minded is he against Jesus Christ.
Where 1. we see what his ill words are that are recorded, viz. if thou be the Christ, save thy self and us. wherein he vents his unbelief and hardness of heart, in way of reproach. This he doth when he was dying, yea a shamefull death, and that justly, yet so ill minded is he against Iesus Christ.
2. His fellow thief rebuked him, whereby he cleared himself from participation with him in his sin, which silence in such a case doth involve men in. In which Rebuke see,
1. Dost thou not fear God? The words of thy mouth show that the fear of God is not in thine heart, therefore speak not so wickedly.
1. Dost thou not fear God? The words of thy mouth shew that the fear of God is not in thine heart, therefore speak not so wickedly.
2. He giveth a reason of this Rebuke and exhortation, because we are condemned to dye as he is, we are in the same condemnation. They are executing death upon us, and dost thou now vent the vileness of thine heart against him that is dying with us?
3. Here is the aggravation of this Reason, 1. We are justly put to death, our sin deserves it. 2. This man whom you revile hath done nothing amiss, he is unjustly condemned, and will you add Revilings?
3. This penitent thief maketh his believing address and petition to Jesus Christ as they hung together on their crosses, where see, 1. The holy divine title he gives him by Faith, Lord. Great Faith! 2. His Petition, Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom, hereby asserting three things, 1. Jesus Christ is a King. 2. He is going to take possession of it. 3. He beggeth to be favourably remembered there.
3. This penitent thief maketh his believing address and petition to Jesus Christ as they hung together on their crosses, where see, 1. The holy divine title he gives him by Faith, Lord. Great Faith! 2. His Petition, Remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdome, hereby asserting three things, 1. Jesus Christ is a King. 2. He is going to take possession of it. 3. He beggeth to be favourably remembred there.
4. The gracious promise of Jesus Christ to him, 1. The thing promised, to be with me in Paradise. 2. The confirmation of it to strengthen Faith, Verily I say unto thee. 3. The time when, This day: the day was ended, therefore a dying Soul is quickly with God.
4. The gracious promise of Jesus Christ to him, 1. The thing promised, to be with me in Paradice. 2. The confirmation of it to strengthen Faith, Verily I say unto thee. 3. The time when, This day: the day was ended, therefore a dying Soul is quickly with God.
We see that their crosses stood near, that they could discourse together, as they hung dying. We see Jesus Christ looses no opportunity to do good to souls, and converts this man at the last period of his life. Who by rebuking faithfully his ⟨p. 114⟩sin, h•d faith and Repentance quickened, wrought and raised in his own heart, and prayed for mercy, and was eminently heard in what he prayed for. He that faithfully rebukes his neighbour, is himself a penitent, or in the ready way unto it. A clear faith can see through the blackest worldly clouds.
We see that their crosses stood near, that they could discourse together, as they hung dying. We see Jesus Christ looses no opportunity to doe good to souls, and converts this man at the last period of his life. Who by rebuking faithfully his ⟨p. 114⟩sin, h•d faith and Repentance quickned, wrought and raised in his own heart, and prayed for mercy, and was eminently heard in what he prayed for. He that faithfully rebukes his neighbour, is himself a penitent, or in the ready way unto it. A clear faith can see through the blackest worldly clouds.
THE first act to be observed is, the Executioners parting his Garments before his face, in his sight casting Lots upon his vesture, Joh. 19.23, 24 Then the soldiers when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments (and made four parts, to every soldier a part) and also his coat: Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rent it, but cast lots for it whose it shall be: that the Scripture might be fulfilled which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the Soldiers did.
THE first act to be observed is, the Executioners parting his Garments before his face, in his sight casting Lots upon his vesture, Ioh. 19.23, 24 Then the souldiers when they had crucified Iesus, took his garments (and made four parts, to every souldier a part) and also his coat: Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rent it, but cast lots for it whose it shall be: that the Scripture might be fullfilled which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the Souldiers did.
All the Evangelists do mention this fact, John doth a little amplify it, therefore I take his words. The actors were those soldiers that were his executioners. It was done in his fight, and may well be numbered among the acts of their contempt which they did to grieve and afflict him. It is an eminent accomplishment of a Prophecy, Psal. 2•.18. which is no small confirmation of the faith of the Church, that he is the Messiah of whom David prophesied. And to make evident to our faith, the sovereign Government of God over all men, and the signal care the Lord had over Jesus Christ, and how he ordered every thing that was done unto him; and that all things came to pass according to the holy and wise counsel of God.
All the Evangelists doe mention this fact, Iohn doth a little amplifie it, therefore I take his words. The actors were those souldiers that were his executioners. It was done in his fight, and may well be numbred among the acts of their contempt which they did to grieve and afflict him. It is an eminent accompl•shment of a Prophesie, Psal. 2•.18. which is no small confirmation of the faith of the Church, that he is the Messiah of whom David prophesied. And to make evident to our faith, the sovereign Goverment of God over all men, and the signal care the Lord had over Iesus Christ, and how he ordered every thing that was done unto him; and that all things came to pass according to the holy and wise councel of God.
