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Reason 3.
Because it derives still a specifick Vertue out of Christ himself,* 1.1 whose Soveraign Property mingled with all due means of his appointing,* 1.2 affords still a sure Preservative: Physicians observe the specifick Vertue of natural Medi∣cines, simple and compound, which renders the whole effec∣tual towards bodily cures. Such a signally peculiar force is found in the Lords choice Antidote, dispensed to his Pa∣tients. The knowledge of Christ duly improved, fetches out of him that wonderfull Grace which he mingles with all the Medicines appointed for their good. His Blood is that Aurum potabile and Panpharmacum, that Catholicon and Elixer of Life which sanctifies all things effectually to his Peoples good.* 1.3 The more any soul grows up into ac∣quaintance with him,* 1.4 the more use is made of that Sove∣raign Balm of Gilead,* 1.5 flowing from the Physicians very heart.* 1.6 The Pelican is said to cure his little ones with his own blood.* 1.7 Christ to be sure makes this good to his. His Grace is the Basis of every Dose,* 1.8 of every Topick, of every means appointed by him.* 1.9 The strongest poison is quelled thereby, the stoutest humors are subdued, the so∣rest obstructions are removed, and the worst Maladies cured by the same.* 1.10 He healed all manner of diseases and sicknesses among the people in their bodies and souls,* 1.11 in his progress on earth,* 1.12 and he doth so still by his Spirit from heaven. His Word and Ordinances are the proper means used by him for application thereof.* 1.13 He employes his servants of the Magistracy and Ministry to observe his will in the right use thereof by all fit helps Spiritual and Civil.* 1.14 His Providence points out the case to be dealt with all spiritual skil. Our Antidote improved affords every Christian to manage all aright. His special Blessing he affords in all according to Pro∣mise. The Reason is good; make good use of it.