The fountain of life opened, or, A display of Christ in his essential and mediatorial glory wherein the impetration of our redemption by Jesus Christ is orderly unfolded as it was begun, carryed on, and finished by his covenant-transaction, mysterious incarnation, solemn call and dedication ... / by John Flavell ...

DOCT. That Iesus Christ is called and appointed by God,* 1.1 to be the great Prophet, and teacher of the Church.

He is anointed to Preach good tidings to the meek, and sent to bind up the broken hearted, Isa. 61.1. When he came to Preach the Gospel among the people then was this Scripture fulfilled, Matth. 11.27. Yea, all things are delivered him of his Father, so as no man knoweth who the Father is, but the Son, and be to whom the Son will reveal him. All light is now collected into one body of light, the Sun of righteousness; and he enlighteneth every man that cometh into the world, Joh. 1.9. And though he dispenseth knowledge variously, in times past speaking in many ways, and divers manners, to the Fathers: yet now the Method and way of revealing the will of God to us, is fixt and setled in Christ. In these last times he hath spoken to us by his Son.

Twice hath the Lord solemnly sealed him to this Office, or approved and owned him in it, by a miraculous voice from the most excellent glory, Matth. 3. ult. and Matth. 17.5.

In this point there are two things doctrinally to be discuss∣ed, and opened, viz. What Christs being a Prophet to the Church implies. And how he executes, and discharges this his Office.

[ 1] First, What is implyed in Christs being a Prophet to the Church. And it necessarily imports these three things.

* 1.2First, The natural ignorance and blindness of men, in the things of God. This shewes us that vain man is born as the wild Asses Colt.— The world is involved in darkness. The people sit as in the Region and shadow of Death, till Christ arise upon their Souls, Matth. 4.15, 16, 17. 'Tis true, in the state of innocence, man had a clear apprehension of the will of God without a Mediator; but now that light is quencht in the corruption of nature, and the natural man receiveth not the things of God, 1 Cor. 2.14. These things of God, are not only con∣trary to corrupt carnal reason, but they are also above right reason. Grace indeed useth nature, but nature can do nothing without grace. The mind of a natural man hath not only a native blindness, by reason whereof it cannot discern the things of the Spirit, but also a natural enmity, Rom. 8.7. And hates the light, 1 Ioh. 3.19, 20. So that untill the mind be healed, and enlightened by Jesus Christ, the natural faculty can no more discern the things of the spirit, than the sensitive faculty can discern the things of reason. The mysteries of nature may be discovered by the light of nature, but when it comes to the Supernatural mysteries; there omnis platonicorum caligavit sub∣tilitas, as Cyprian some where speaks, the most subtile, search∣ing, penetrating wit and reason, is stalled, and at a loss.

Secondly, It implys the divinity of Christ. And proves him to be true God; for as much as no other can reveal to the world in all ages the secrets that lay hid in the heart of God, and that with such convincing evidence and authority. He brought his Doctrine from the bosom of his Father, Ioh. 1.18. The only

begotten Son who is in the bosom of the Father, him hath he revealed. The same words which his Father gave him, he hath given us, Ioh. 17.8. He spake to us, that which he had seen with his Father, Ioh. 8.38. What man can tell the bosom counsels and secrets of God? Who but he that eternally lay in that bosom can expound them?

Besides, Other Prophets had their times assigned them to rise, shine, and set again by Death, Z••ch. 1.5, Your Fathers where are they? And do the Prophets live for ever? But Christ is a fixed and perpetual. Sun that gives light in all ages of the world. For he is the same yesterday, to day, and for ever, Heb. 13.8. Yea and the very beams of his divinity shone with awefulness upon the hearts of them that heard him. So that his very enemies were forced to acknowledge that never any man spake like him, Joh. 7.46.

Thirdly, It implys Christ to be the Original and fountain of all that light which is ministerially diffused up and down the world by men. Ministers are but Stars, which shine with a borrowed light from the Sun. So speaks the Apostle, 2 Cor. 4.6, 7. For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Iesus Christ. Those that teach men, must be first taught by Christ. All the Prophets of the Old, and all the Apostles, Pastors, and Teachers of the New Testament, have lighted their Candles at his Torch. 'Twas Christ that gave them a mouth, and wisdom, Luk. 21.15. What Paul received from the Lord, he delivered to the Church, 1 Cor. 11.23. Jesus Christ is the chief Shepherd, 1 Pet. 5.4. And all the under Shepherds receive their gifts and commissions from him. These things are manifestly implyed in Christs Pro∣phetical Office.

We shall next enquire how he executes and discharges this his Office. Or how he enlightens and teacheth men the will of God?

And this he hath done variously, gradually, plainly, power∣fully, sweetly, purely, and fully.

First, Our great Prophet hath revealed to men the will of God variously. Not holding one even and constant tenour in the manifestations of the Fathers will, but as the Apostle speaks 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 at sundry times and in divers manners,

Heb. 1.1. Sometimes he taught the Church immediately, and in his own person, Ioh. 18.20. He declared Gods righteous∣ness in the great congregation, Psal. 22.22. And sometimes immediately, by his Ministers and Officers, deputed to that ser∣vice by him. So he dispensed the knowledge of God to the Church both before his incarnation. It was Christ that in the time, and by the Ministry of Noah went and Preached to the Spirits in prison; as it is, 1 Pet. 3.19. That is to men and women then alive, but now separated from the body, and im∣prisoned in Hell for their disobedience. And it was Christ that was with the Church in the wilderness, instructing and guid∣ing them, by the Ministry of Moses, and Aaron, Acts 7.37, 38. And so he hath taught the Church since his ascension. He cannot now be personally with us, having other business to do for us in Heaven; but however, he will not be wanting to teach us by his Officers, whom for that end he hath set and appointed in the Church, Ephes. 4.11.12.

Secondly, He hath dispensed his blessed light to the Church gradually. The discoveries of light have been 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 that is, in many parts or parcels, sometimes more obscure and cloudy, as it was to the Old Testament-believers, by Visions, Dreams, Urim, Thumim, vocal Oracles, Types, Sacrifices, &c. Which though comparatively it were but a weak glimering light, and had no glory set by that which now shines, 2 Cor. 3.7, 8, 9, 10, 18. Yet it was sufficient for the instruction, and Salvation of the Elect in those times. But now is light sprung up glori∣ously in the Gospel dispensation. And we all with open face, behold as in a glass, the glory of the Lord. It is to us not a twy-light, but the light of a perfect day. And still it is ad∣vancing in the several ages of the world. I know more (said Luther) than blessed Austin knew; and they that come after me, will know more than I know.

Thirdly, Jesus Christ our great Prophet hath manifested to us the will of God plainly, and perspicuously. When he was on earth himself, he taught the People by Para∣bles; and without a Parable he spake nothing, Matth. 13. 3, 4. He cloathed Sublime and Spiritual mysteries in earth∣ly Metaphors, stooping them thereby to the low and dull capacities of men. Speaking so familiarly to the People about them, as if he had been speaking earthly things

to them,* 1.3 Ioh. 3.12. And so (according to his own example) would he have his Ministers Preach, using great plainness of speech, 2 Cor. 3.12. And by manifestation of the truth com∣mending themselves to every mans conscience, 2 Cor. 4.2. Yet not allowing them to be rude and careless in expression, pouring out indigested, crude, immethodical words. No, an holy, serious, strict, and grave expression befits the lips of his Em∣bassadours. And who ever spake more weightily, more Lo∣gically, or perswasively than that Apostle, by whose Pen Christ hath admonished us to beware of vain affectation, and swelling words of vanity? But he would have us stoop to the understandings of the meanest. And not give the People a Comment darker than the Text. He would have us rather pierce their consciences, than tickle their phancies. And break their heart, than please their ears. Christ was a very plain Preacher.

Fourthly, Jesus Christ discovered truth powerfully. Speak∣ing as one having authority and not as the Pharisees, Matth. 7.29. They were cold and dull Preachers. Their words did even freeze betwixt their lips. But Christ spake with power. There was heat, as well as light in his Doctrine. And so there is still, though it be in the mouth of poor contemptible men, 2 Cor. 10.4.* 1.4 The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God; to the casting down of strong holds. 'Tis still quick and powerful, sharper than a two edged Sword; and piercing to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit, and of the j••ynts and marrow, Heb. 4.12. The blessed Apostle imitated Christ. And being filled with his Spirit, spake home, and freely to the hearts of men. So many words, so many claps of Thunder: (as one said of him) which made the hearts of sinners shake, and tremble in their breasts. All faithful and able Ministers are not alike gifted in this particular; but surely there is an holy seriousness, a Spiritual grace, and Majesty in their Doctrine, commanding reverence from the hearers.

Fifthly, This Prophet Jesus Christ taught the people the mind of God in a sweet, affectionate, and taking manner. His words made their hearts burn within them, Luk. 24.32. It

was Prophesied of him, Isa. 42.2. He shall not cry, nor life up, nor cause his voice to be heard on high. A bruised reed he shall not break, and smoaking flax be shall not quench. He knew how to speak a word in season to the weary Soul, Esa. 61.1. He gathered the Lambs with his arms. And gently led those with young, Esa. 4.11. How sweetly did his words slide to the melting hearts about him! He drew with cords of Love, with the bands of a man. He discouraged none. Upbraided none that were willing to come to him. His familiarity and free condescensions to the most vile and and despiseable sinners, was often made the matter of his re∣proach. Such is his gentle and sweet carriage to his people, that the Church is called the Lambs Wife, Rev. 19.7.

Sixthly, He revealed the mind of God purely to men. His Doctrine had not the least dash of errour to debase it. His most enviously observant hearers could find nothing to charge him. He is the faithful and true witness, Rev. 1.5. And he hath commanded his Ministers to conserve the simplicity and purity of the Gospel, and not to blend and sophisticate it, 2 Cor. 4.2.

Seventhly and lastly, He revealed the will of God perfectly and fully, keeping back nothing needful to Salvation. So he tells the Disciples, Iob. 15.15. All things that I have heard of my Father, I have made known unto you. He was faithful as a Son, over his own house, Heb. 3.6. Thus you have a brief account of what is implyed in this part of Christs Pro∣phetical office, and how he performed it.

Inference 1.

* 1.5If Jesus Christ who is now passed into the heavens be the great Prophet, and Teacher of the Church; hence we Justly infer the continual necessity of a standing Ministry in the Church. For by his Ministers he now teacheth us, and to that intent hath fixed them in the Church, by a firm constitution, there to remain to the end of the world, Matth. 28. ult. He teacheth men no more personally, but Ministerially. His Ministers sup∣ply the want of his personal presence, 2 Cor. 5.20. We pray you in Christs stead. These offices he gave the Church at his Ascen∣tion, (i. e.) when he ceased to teach them any longer with

his own lips. And so set them in the Church that their suc∣cession shall never totally fail. For so that word 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 he hath set, 1 Cor. 12.28. Plainly implyes. They are set by a sure esta∣blishment, a firm and unalterable constitution, even as the times and seasons, which the Father hath put 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 in his own power. It's the same word. And it's well they are so firmly set and fixed there, for how many adversaries in all ages have endea∣voured to shake the very office it self: Pretending that it's needless to be taught by men, and wresting such Scriptures as these to countenance their errour, Ioel. 2.28, 29. I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your Sons and Daugh∣ters shall Prophesie, &c. And Ier. 31.34. They shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, know the Lord, for they shall all know me from the least of them, to the greatest of them. As to that of Ioel it is an∣swered, that if an Old Testament Prophesie, may be understood according to a New Testament interpretation, then that Pro∣phesie doth no way oppose, but confirm the Gospel Ministry. How the Apostle understood the Prophet in that his Prophesie may be seen in Acts 2.16. When the Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost upon the Apostles. And surely he must be a confident person indeed, that thinks not an Apostle to be as good an Expositer of the Prophet as himself. And for that in Ier. 31. we say,

• First, that if it conclude against ministerial teachings, it must equally conclude against Christian Conferences.
• Secondly, We say that cannot be the sence of one Scripture, which contradicts the same sence of other Scriptures. But so would this, Eph. 4.11, 12. 1 Cor. 12.28.
• And thirdly, We say the sence of that Text is not negative, but comparative. Not that they shall have no need to be taught any truth; but no such need to be taught the first truths. That there is a God. And who is this true God. They shall no more teach every man his brother saying know the Lord, for they shall all know me. To conclude, God hath given Ministers to the Church for conversion, and edification work; till we all come into the unity of the Faith, to a perfect man, Ephes. 4. 11, 12. So that when all the Elect are converted, and all those Converts become perfect men; when there is no errour in Judgement, or practice; and no seducer to cause it, then,

• and not till then, will a Gospel-Ministry be useless. But (as it's well observed) there is not a man that opposes a Gospel Ministry, but the very being of that man is a sufficient argu∣ment for the continuance of it.

Inference 2.

* 1.6If Christ be the great Prophet of the Church, and such a Prophet, then it follows, That the weakest Christians need not be discouraged at the dulness, and incapacity they find in them∣selves. For Christ is not only a patient and condescending Teacher, but he can also (as he often hath done) reveal that to babes which is hid from the wise and learned, Matth. 11.25. The testimonies of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple, Psal. 19.7. Yea, and such as you are, the Lord delights to chuse; that his grace may be the more conspicuous in your weakness, 1 Cor. 1.26, 27. You will have nothing of your own to glory in. You will not say as a proud wretch once said, Ego, & Deus meus. I, and my God did this. Jesus Christ affects not social glory. He will not divide the praise with any. Well then, be not discouraged. Others may know more in other things than you, but you are not incapable of knowing so much as shall save your souls, if Christ will be your Teacher. In other knowledge they excell you, but if ye knew Jesus Christ, and the truths as it is in him, one drop of your knowledge, is worth a whole Sea of their gifts. One truth suckt by Faith and Prayer from the breast of Christ, is better than ten thousand dry notions beaten out by wracking the understanding. It's better in kind, the one being but natural, the other Superna∣tural, from the saving Illuminations, and inward teachings of the Spirit. And so is one of those better things that accom∣pany Salvation. It's better in respect of effects. Other know∣ledge leaves the heart as dry,* 1.7 barren, and unaffected as if it had it's seat in another mans head: but that little you have been taught of Christ, sheds down its gracious influences upon your affections, and slides sweetly to your melting hearts. So that as one prefer'd the most despicable work of a plain ru••tick Christian, before all the Triumphs of Alexander and Caesar; much more ought ye to prefer, one saving manifestation of the Spirit, to all the powerless Illuminations of natural men.

Inference 3.

If Christ be the great Prophet and Teacher of the Church,* 1.8 it follows, that Prayer is a proper means for the increase of knowledge. Prayer is the Goden Key which unlocks that treasure. When Daniel was to expound that secret which was contained in the Kings Dream, about which the Chaldean Magicians had rackt their brains to no purpose; what course doth Daniel take? Why, he went to his house (saith the Text) Dan. 2.17, 18. And made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah his companions: that they would desire mercies of the God of Heaven concerning this secret. And then was the secret reveal∣ed to Daniel.* 1.9 Luther was wont to say three things make a Divine, Meditation, Temptation, and Prayer. Holy Mr. Brad∣ford was wont to study upon his knees. Those truths that are got by Prayer, leave an unusual sweetness upon the heart. If Christ be our Teacher, it becomes all his Saints to be at his Feet.

Inference 4.

If Christ be the great Prophet,* 1.10 and Teacher of the Church, We may thence discern and Iudge of Doctrines, and it may serve us as a test to try them by. For such as Christ is, such are the Doctrines that flow from him Every errour pretends to derive it self from him; but as Christ was holy, humble, heavenly, meek, peaceful, plain, and simple, and in all things alien, yea contrary to the wisdom of the world, the gratifications of the flesh: such are the truths which he teacheth.

They have his Character and Image ingraven on them. Would you know then whether this, or that Doctrine be from the Spirit of Christ or no, Examine the Doctrine it self by this rule. And whatsoever Doctrine you find to incourage and countenance sin, to exalt self, to be accommodated to earthly designs and interests, to wrap and bend to the humours and Lusts of men; in a word, what Doctrine soever directly, and as a proper cause makes them that profess it, carnal, turbulent, proud, sensual, &c. You may safely reject it, and conclude this never came from Jesus Christ. The Doctrine of Christ is

after godliness. His truth sanctifies. There is a gustus Spi∣ritualis judicii, a Spiritual taste, by which those that have their sences exercised, can distinguish things that differ. The Spi∣ritual man Iudgeth all things, 1 Cor. 2.15. His ear tryes words, as his mouth tasteth meats, Job 34.3. Swallow no∣thing (let it come never so speciously) that hath not some relish of Christ, and holyness in it. Be sure Christ never re∣veal'd any thing to men, that derogates from his own glo∣ry; or prejudices, and obstructs the ends of his own Death.

Inference 5.

* 1.11And as it will serve us for a test of Doctrines, so it serves for a test of Ministers, and hence you may Judge who are authorized, and sent by Christ the great Prophet, to declare his will to men. Surely, those whom he sends have his Spirit in their Hearts, as well as his words in their Mouths. And according to mea∣sures of grace received, they faithfully endeavour to fullfil their Ministry for Christ, as Christ did for his Father, as my Father hath sent me, (saith Christ) so send I you, Joh. 20.21. They take Christ for their pattern in the whole course of their Ministration, and are such as sincerely endeavour to imi∣tate the great Shepherd, in these six particulars following.

• First, Jesus Christ was a faithful Minister, the faithful, and true witness, Rev. 1.5. He declared the whole mind of God to men. Of him it was Prophetically said, Psal. 40.10. I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart, I have de∣clared thy faithfulness, and thy Salvation, I have not con∣cealed thy loving kindness and thy truth from the great con∣gregation. To the same sence, and almost in the same words, the Apostle Paul professed in Acts 20.20. I have kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, and vers. 35. I have shewed you all things. Not that every faithful Minister doth in the course of his Ministry, anatomize the whole body of truth, and fully expound and apply each particular to the People, no, that is not the meaning, but of those Doctrines which they have opportunity of opening, they do not out of fear, or to accommodate and secure base low ends, withhold the mind of God, or so corrupt and abuse his words, as to

• subject truth to their own or other mens Lusts. They Preach not as pleasing men, but God, 1 Thes. 2.4. For if we yet please men, we cannot be the servants of Christ, Gal. 1.10. Truth must be spoken, though the greatest on earth be offended.
• Secondly, Jesus Christ was a tender hearted Minister. Full of compassion to souls. He was sent to bind up the broken in heart, Isa. 61.1. He was full of bowels to poor sinners. He grieved at the hardness of mens hearts, Mark 3.5. He mourned over Ie∣rusalem and said, O Ierusalem, Ierusalem, how oft would I have gathered thy Children as a Hen gathers her brood under her wings! Matth. 23.37. His bowels yearned, when he saw the multi∣tude as Sheep having no Shepherd, Matth. 9.36. These bowels of Christ must be in all the under Shepherds.* 1.12 God is my witness (saith one of them) how greatly I long after you all in (or after the pattern of) the bowels of Christ Iesus, Phil. 1.8. He that shews a hard heart, unaffected with the dangers and miseries of souls, can never shew a commission from Christ to autho∣rize him, for ministerial work.
• Thirdly, Jesus Christ was a laborious painful Minister, he put a necessity on himself to finish his work in his day. A work infinitely great, in a very little time, Ioh. 9.4. I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day, the night cometh when no man can work. O how much work did Christ do, in a little time on earth! He went about doing good, Acts 10.38. He was never idle. When he sits down at Iacobs Well, to rest himself being weary, presently he falls into his work, Preaching the Gospel to the Samaritaness. In this must his Ministers resemble him. Striving according to his working, that worketh in them mightily, Col. 1.28, 29. An idle Minister seems to be a con∣tradiction in adjecto, as who should say, a dark light.
• Fourthly, Iesus Christ delighted in nothing more than the success of his Ministry. To see the work of the Lord prosper in his hand, this was meat and drink to him. When the seventy returned, and reported the success of their first Embassie; Lord, even the Devils are subject to us through thy name. Why, saith Christ; I behold Satan fall as lightning from heaven. As if he had said, you tell me no news, I saw it when I sent you out at first. I know the Gospel would make work where it came. And in that hour Iesus rejoyced in Spirit, Luk. 10.17, 18, 21. And is it not so with those sent by him? Do'nt they value the

• success of their Ministry at an high rate? it is not (saith one) the expence, but the recoyling of our labours back again upon us, that kills us. Ministers would not die so fast, nor be gray-headed so soon, could they but see the travel of their Souls. My littlle Children (saith Paul) of whom I travel again in birth 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, till Christ be formed in you, Gal. 4.19. As for those that have the name of Shepherds only, who visit the flock only once a year, about shearing time: who have the instruments of a foolish Shepherd (••f••rcipes & mulctra) the shears and pail, Zech. 11.15. Woful will be their condition, at the appearing of this great Shepherd.
• Fifthly, Iesus Christ was a Minister that lived up to his Doctrine. His Life and Doctrine harmonized in all things. He pressed to holiness in his Doctrine, and was the great Pattern of holiness in his Life, Matth. 11.28. Learn of me, I am meek and lowly. And such his Ministers desire to approve themselves, Phil. 4.9. What ye have heard, and seen in me, that do. He Preacht to their eyes, as well as ears. His Life was a Comment on his Doctrine. They might see holiness acted in his Life, as well as sounded by his lips. He Preacht the Doctrine, and lived the Application.
• Sixthly, Lastly; Iesus Christ was a Minister that minded and maintained sweet, secret communion with God, for all his constant publick labours. If he had been Preaching and healing all the day, yet he would redeem time from his very sleep to spend in secret Prayer, Matth. 14.23. When he had sent the multitude away, he went up into a Mountain apart to pray; and was there alone. O blessed pattern! Let the keepers of the Vineyards, remember they have a Vineyard of their own to keep. A Soul of their own that must be lookt after; as well as other mens. Those that in these things imitate Christ, are surely sent to us from him, and are worthy of double honour. They are a choice blessing to the people.

Notes

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  Doct.
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  Res coelestes ra∣tionis captum excedunt, sunt enim supra rati∣onem rectam; prudontiae car∣nis adversantur, sunt enim contra rationem pra∣vam; natura indiget gratia ut facultas ad su¦pernaturale ob∣jectum recipien∣dum rectè dis∣ponatur, & gra∣tia utitur natu∣rá ut mentis a∣cumine, judicii perspiraciá & botarum litera∣rum luce felicio∣res fia••t in sa∣crarum litera∣rum studio pro∣gressus.

  Dr. Reynolds Animalis ho∣mo.

  Si doctrinam Christi ejusdem∣que conciones Exa••in••ntur ex iisdem sole clarius pat••bit verba ejus non esse verba nudi hominis, aut Prophetae alicujus, sed ipsius patris, adeo{que} v••ri d••i. Protulit enim non tantum evangelium & doctrinam suam è sinu patris, sed & non docuit ut pharisei & alii (p••ri puti) homines, sed 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉 ut habens divinam auctori∣tatem, Luk. 4.23. Id quod phariscorum ministri, hostes ejus, co••fitebantur his verbis, nun∣quam i••a lo••utus est homo ut hi•• homo; quod si ergo verba ••jus patris sunt verba & non humanâ, sed divinâ auctoritate protata sunt, uti{que} & verus D••us erit, cum Effectus divinus arguat causam, & sic cum non sit, nisi unus verus Deus unicus certe & ejusd••m cum patre essentiae Christus e••it. Dietericus Analysis Evang. pars. 3. p. (mihi) 341.
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  Nec tamen cò tendit haec Apo∣st••li Apologia q••asi conciona∣toribus quafli∣bet loquendi sor∣des, & quicquid in buccam vene∣rit, effutiendi libidinem nullo sensu, methodo, gravitate, judi∣cio dictaret. Quis enim pau∣lo nostro aut conscienciis bo∣minum, altius intonat? Aut argumentoram pondere firmio∣rem assensum cogit? Quis suavi magis, sed calesti vî, affectus in transversum rapit? Reynolds ubi Supra.
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  Optabat Augu∣stinus Paulum a••divisse è sug∣gestu, quem tu∣bam appellabat Christi, & dei nubem, ut quot verba, tot to∣nitrua, auribus suis inso••are vi∣debantur.
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  Infer. 1.
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  Infer. 2.
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  Si mihi daretur optio, cligerem Christiani rusti∣ci sordidissimum & maxime a∣grefte opus, prae omnibus victo∣riis & trium∣phis Alexandri; •• Caesaris.
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  Infer. 3.
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  Tria faciunt Theologum, Me∣ditatio, Tenta∣tio, Precatio. Luther.
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  Infer. 4.
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  Infer. 5.
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  In, pro in∣star.