The joyful coming of Christ Jesus in the Flesh. [ 1309]
WHen Solomon was made King,* 1.1 they did eat and drink with great glad∣•••••••• before the Lord, 1 Chron. 29. 42. And at the solemn Inaugurations of such Kings and Princes, the Trumpets sound, the People shout, the Conduits run wi••e, Honours are dispensed, gifts distributed, prisons opened, Offenders par∣doned, Acts of Grace published, nothing suffered to eclipse the beauty of such a Festivity. Thus it was at the coming of Christ Iesus in the Flesh;* 1.2 Wisemen of the East brought Presents unto him, rejoycing with exceeding great joy, Matth. 2. 10, 11. The glory of God shines on that day,* 1.3 and an Heavenly hoast proclaim that joy, Luke 2. 9, 14. Iohn the Baptist leapeth in the Womb, Mary rejoy∣ceth in God her Saviour, Zachary glorifieth God for the Horn of salvation in t••e house of David;* 1.4 Simeon and Hanna blesse the Lord for the glory of Israel; And after when he came to Ierusalem, the whole Multitude spread garments, strewed branches, cryed before him and behind him, Hosanna to the Son of Da∣vid, Hosanna in the highest, Matth. 21. 9. And the Psalmist Prophesying long before of it, said; This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoyce and be glad in it, Psal. 118. 24.