Troposchēmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. K

Inferences.

GOd gave special Charge to the Israelites, concerning their eating the Passeover; He was greatly provoked by the Neglect of it. Numb. 9.13. But that Man that is clean, and is not in a Journey, and forbeareth to keep the Passeover, even that Man shall be cut off from his People, &c. What then will become of them who refuse to come to Christ, and eat of this spiritual Passeover? Also it may stir up such sincere and godly Souls to look about them, and cause them to tremble, who live in the great Neglect of coming to the holy Supper of our Lord. Surely there is as good Ground and Reason for you to obey the Lord Jesus in this Ordinance, as there was for Israel to obey Moses in keeping the Passeover; nay, I may shew much greater.

1. From the consideration of what the one was a Sign of, and what the other shews forth, and is a Sign of.

2. From the consideration of the Excellency of Christ (whose Law this is) above Moses, who received that Law, and delivered it to Israel.

3. From the Threats that are denounced against those who refuse to hear Christ in whatsoever he shall say to them. If the Word spoken by Angels was stedfast, &c. If they escaped not, that refused him that spake on Earth; how shall we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from Heaven?

And for further Motives, consider,

1. The strict and positive Injunction of Christ, Do this in remembrance of me. He that said, Do not steal, do not commit Adultery, &. Repent, believe, pray always, be holy, &c. said, Do this, &c.

2. It is a perpetual Ordinance, till Christ comes the second time. Paul received it from Christ, after his coming in Spirit according to his Promise, &c. And the

Primitive Saints continued in it after that time likewise; therefore the Coming he spake of, must intend his second Coming at the last Day.

3. Consider the great Need there is to remember Christ's Death, and of those pro∣fitable Instructions and Blessings comprehended in this Ordinance.

4. Is not the Neglect of a known Duty a great Sin?

5. Is not this in effect to set light by Christ, and to cast contempt upon his Com∣mands, and in effect to say there is no need of them? What signifies, say some, the eating a little Bread, and drinking a little Wine? Wilt thou take upon thee to teach Christ, and exalt thy own Wisdom above his, who is the most wise God?

6. Consider how faithful and ready the Saints in former Ages were to walk in the Commandments of God; and is it not left upon Record to their everlasting Com∣mendation? Moses did all things according to the Pattern shewed him in the Mount, &c. Zachary and Elizabeth walked in all the Commandments of the Lord blameless.

7. Dost thou know what spiritual Blessings thou losest by thy Neglect hereof? Is not Loss of Communion with Christ a great Loss?

* 1.18. Is not universal Obedience a Demonstration of Grace? Then shall I not be asha∣med, when I have respect to all thy Commandments. If ye love me, keep my Commandments.

9. Will not the Thoughts of a wilful Neglect of known and indispensible Duties, be bad Death-bed Companions?

10. This preacheth the Gospel to the very Sight of your Eyes; is it not necessary to make use of all Means God hath ordained for your Establishment in the Truth of the Gospel?

11. Will not Omission of known Duties exclude Men and Women the Kingdom of Heaven? Read Mat. 25. Is it not for Sins of Omission, that Christ will con∣demn and sentence many Souls to eternal Burnings in the great Day?

Notes

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  Psal. 119.6 Joh. 14.15