A journal of meditations for every day in the year gathered out of divers authors / written first in Latine by N.B. ; and newly translated into English by E.M. in ... 1669.

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Title: A journal of meditations for every day in the year gathered out of divers authors / written first in Latine by N.B. ; and newly translated into English by E.M. in ... 1669.
Author: N. B., 1598-1676.
Publication: [S.l. :: s.n.],; 1669.
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Subject terms: Meditations.; Devotional literature.
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* 1.1Of Holy Communion.

Consider Christ as a milde King.

* 1.2COnsider 1. What is said this day in the Ghospel. Behold thy King cometh to thee meek. Thou art the same my King, and my God,* 1.3 which com∣mandest the Salvations of Jacob. At other times we may take him as the King of Majesty, the King of Glory, a powerful King, and exceeding dreadful. But in his Passion he would shew himself a milde King. who when he suffered, threatened not, &c.* 1.4 And therefore to day sitteth upon an Ass, a gentle, tame beast;* 1.5 who at other times is said to sit upon the Cherubs, and walk upon the wings of the winds. With this mildness he will come to you in the Eucharist, wherein that you might not dread his Majesty, he lyeth hid under the disguise and form of most delicious food, and suffereth himself, with admirable patience and longanimity, to be taken into the mouths and brests even of his enemies.

* 1.6Consider 2. How much you ought to wish that this King may come and raign in your soul, and subdue all your unruly passions; For he is both of infinit wisdom and power to govern and protect you; and as infinitly rich, and bountiful to re∣ward, and Crown you. Our Lord ruleth me (saith David) and nothing shall be wanting to me. Where∣fore if you will want nothing, deliver your self to be ruled by him.

Consider 3. You must duely prepare your soul to receive your King, so, that he may come to visit you in his mildnes, not in his fury and indignation.

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Goe forth therefore to meet him like the Chil∣dren of Jerusalem, carrying with you fresh green branches of good works; spead your garments in his way, and cast under his feet, at least in affection, all earthly and worldly concerns; sound forth and sing his prayses, and say with the Prophet, I will exalt thee my God the King,* 1.7 and I will bless thy name for ever. And, Attend to the voice of my prayer, my King, and my God.

Notes

* 1.1

Behold thy King com∣eth to thee meek.

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* 1.2

Mat. 21.5.

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* 1.3

Ps. 43.5.

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* 1.4

1 Pet. 2.23.

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* 1.5

Ps. 98.1. Ps. 103.3.

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* 1.6

Ps. 22.2.

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* 1.7

Ps. 144.1. Ps. 5.3.

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