Christologia, or, A metrical paraphrase on the history of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ...

The History of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ .

CHAP. 1.

§. 1. TH' Allmighty , to display his Glorious Name , Genesis 1. 1. 3 , 7 , 11 , 14 , 20 , 24 , 26. Within six daies both Heav'n & Earth did frame : Whatever shone , grew , swam , slew , crept [ or ran ; ] And ( in his holy image ) lastly Man . For man the rest he made ; but did intend , Mans Maker should be made Mans chiefest end . With Him did Man converse ( true Angels food ; 1 Cor. 10. 31. Ps. 73. 25 , 26 Gen. 2. 16 , &c. Eccles. 7. 29. Gen. 3 4. 5 , 6 , 24. Had Man this happiness but understood ! ) But being tempted unto curst ambition , He was deprived of that blest condition . All Mankind in his publick person fell , And so were heirs of sin , of death and hell . Rom. 5. 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16. Hopes ( yet ) of life did Mercy soon restore , By this free Promise of a Saviour , The Womans seed shall bruise the Serpents head ▪ Gen. 3. 15. Gall. 4. 4. Gen. 12. 3. & 21. 12. & 22. 18. 49. 10. Joh. 9. 7. ●● . 89. 4. Is. 11. 1 ▪ & 7. 14. Mic. 5. 2. Dan. 9. 24. Mal. 4. 5. Where his Humanity may first be read . To Abraham his Nation was exprest , In thee ( said He ) shall all the Earth be blest . By Jacob then Jehova did describe Shiloh ( his Son ) sent out of Judahs Tribe . King David knew the House . Isaiah said , The Person bearing Him shall be a Maid . Micah the Place ; Dan'el the Time ; and so , Malachi His Fore-runner did foreknow .

2. His , whose Original is so sublime ; Joh. 1 1 Existing e're there was a point of time : The second Person in the Trinity , Joh. 1 2 And styl'd the Word of God so frequently . The same almighty word , that gave the birth Joh. 1 3 To ev'ry thing in Heaven and in Earth . The life and light of men ; that alwaies shone , Joh. 1 4 In Types and Prophesies , to ev'ry one . So stupid yet were most , they could not see ; Joh. 1 5 Till John was sent to tell them , This is He. Joh. 1 6 Yet , when they might so easily have known him , Joh. 1 7 The world , which he had made , did still disown him . Joh. 1 8 Coming to 's own , his own did not receive him ; Joh. 1 9 Preaching to 's own , his own did not believe him . Joh. 1 10 But they that did receive him , they became Joh. 1 11 The Sons of God , through faith upon his Name , Joh. 1 12 Which faith and sonship do not flow from Nature , Joh. 1 13 But from the grace of our Regeneratour . This Word made flesh shewd us his glor'ous face , Joh. 1 14 As th' only son of God , most full of Grace . Mal. 4. 2. Dan. 9. 21 , &c. 2 Kings 11. 7 Numb. 6. 3.

3. And when this sun of Righteousness drew near , Just then did John ( his morning star ) appear . Luk. 1 5 For when the Scepter was from Judah gone , To Herod ( cal'd the great ) of Askalon ; Luk. 1 6 That Angel seen of Dan'el , was dismist ( Again ) to Zachary an holy Priest . Luk. 1 7 'T was then ( as God dispos'd the lot ) his turn , That week to make the Temple incense burn . Luk. 1 8 The Angel by the Altar did appear , Luk. 1 9 On its right side ; and fil'd the man with fear . Luk. 1 10 Fear not ( said He , perceiving him afraid ) Luk. 1 11 Thou hast no reason to be so dismai'd : Luk. 1 12 Thy pray'r is heard ; and when thy course is done , Luk. 1 13 Thy wife shall then conceive , and bear a Son . His name is John : at his mirac'lous birth Luk. 1 14 Shalt thou ( and many more ) be fil'd with mirth . Jad . 13. 7. Mal 4 6. Great shall he be in great Jehovahs sight , Luk. 1 15 Abstem'ous also ( like a Nazarite . ) And from the very womb shall he inherit The gifts and graces of the holy Spirit . And ( in the pow'r and spirit of Elias ) Luk. 1 16 He shall turn many from their sinful bias , Luk. 1 17 Preparing Israel for their Messias But how shall I know this ? quoth Zacharias . Luk. 1 18 We 're a decrepid pair : beside , my wife No child did ever bear in all her life . I 'm Gabriel ( quoth the Angel ) and am sent , Luk. 1 19 To bring these tidings through the firmament . And for a sign take this , Thou shalt be dumb , Luk. 1 20 Until the time prefixt is fully come . So Gabriel return'd to heav'n again : Numb. 6. 23 And dumb did he accordingly remain . The people which had been at pray'r without , Luk. 1 21 [ Expecting now his blessing , ] were in doubt , Wherefore he staid so long : at last his hand Luk. 1 22 Signifi'd to them how the case did stand . So ( when his week was finisht ) home he went . Is. 4. 1. 1 Sam. 1. 6. 11. Luk. 1 23 His wife conceiv'd : but ( till 't was evident ) She kept her very private ; and did bless Luk. 1 24 That God which had remov'd her barrenness . Luk. 1 25

4. In her sixth month was Gabr'el caus'd to slee Luk. 1 26 To Nazareth ( a Town in Galilee ) To visit Mary , that was then a spouse Luk. 1 27 Betr●th'd to Joseph ( both of Davids house : ) Whom he salutes in these ( or such like ) words , Luk. 1 28 All hail thou signal favorite of the Lords Blessed art thou , thrice blessed in my mind , Blessed art thou above all women kind . Fear no● ( said he , seeing paleness in her face ) Luk. 1 29 With God thou hast obtain'd abundant grace . Luk. 1 30 Thou shalt conceive and bear ; and when 't is done , Luk. 1 31 Impose the name of Jesus on thy Son . Great Son of God most high ! to him alone The Lord shall give his Father Davids throne ; Luk. 1 32 His Israel to govern and defend : Luk. 1 33 And of his Kingdom there shall be no end . But how shall these things be ( then Mary said ) Luk. 1 34 For hitherto ( thou knowst ) I am a maid ? All things are possible with God ( said he ) Luk. 1 35 The Holy Ghost shall overshadow thee . And hence it is , I call'd that Holy thing The Son of God , the everlasting King . Luk. 1 36 Thy Cozen El'zabeth ( too ) hath conceiv'd In her old age [ if I may be believ'd : ] She 's clear of shame ; this very month 's the sixt , Luk. 1 37 With her whose name had Barren once prefixt . See then ( said she ) the hand-maid of the Lord : Luk. 1 38 Be it to me according to thy word .

5. Some few daies after , Mary went to see Her Cozen El'zabeth and Zachary . Luk. 1 39 So soon ( then ) as her Cozen heard her voice , Luk. 1 40 She ( and the babe within her ) did rejoyce . Among all women blest be thou ( said she ) Luk. 1 41 Blest be thy Off-spring to eternity . Luk. 1 42 The Mother of my Lord give me a visit ! How great , how sweet a condescention is it ? Luk. 1 43 For lo , so soon as ever thou wert come , For joy the infant sprang within my womb . Luk. 1 44 Blessed is she that did believe the Lord ; She shall have due performance of his word . Luk. 1 45 Then the same spirit Mary did possess , 1. Sam. 2. 1-10 . Luk. 1 46 Who thus declar'd her joy and thankfulness . I magnifie the Lord in heart and voyce : Luk. 1 47 My spirit in my Sav'our doth rejoice . To me so low , his love is so exprest , Luk. 1 48 That ( far and nigh ) they 'll say that I am blest . The mighty one hath magnifyed me ; Luk. 1 49 And holy is his name eternally . His mercy is on them that fear him still , Luk. 1 50 But scattereth the proud against their will . He hath debas'd the mighty men ( we see ) Luk. 1 51 And hath exalted them of low degree . Luk. 1 52 Poor hungry souls he richly fills with store , Luk. 1 53 The rich he sends away both pale and poor . Now hath he holpen Jacob from above , Luk. 1 54 Now hath he cal'd to mind his ant'ent love According to his promise heretofore Luk. 1 55 To Abram and his seed for evermore .

6. So ( three months after that ) went Mary home : Luk. 1 56 And when her Cozens time was fully come , Luk. 1 57 She bare a son . Her neighbours and her kin Luk. 1 58 Came to congratulate her lying in . They circumsiz'd him ( when the eighth day came ) Luk. 1 59 And would have given him his Fathers name . But El'sabeth refus'd to have it done , Luk. 1 60 And told them that he must be called John . Why so ? ( they all reply'd ) we do not know Luk. 1 61 One person of thy kindred called so . So they made signs to 's Father Zachary , Luk. 1 62 To know what he would have his name to be . And beckning for a book to write upon , Luk. 1 63 He wrote the Angels words , His name is John . Luk. 1 64 Then was his tongue unti'd : then in the Spirit Luk. 1 67 Thus he prais'd Him that praises doth inherit . All praise to him that over all doth dwell , Luk. 1 68 That hath redeem'd his people Israel ; Luk. 1 69 And of his servant Davids house hath rais'd Salvation for our souls : his Name be prais'd . His Name be prais'd , that spake by ev'ry Prophet , Luk. 1 70 ( And le ts us see the due fulfilling of it ) That we should be deliver'd from the will Luk. 1 71 And power of all those that wish us ill . Gen. 22. 16. Now to perform that solemn oath he swore Luk. 1 72 Unto our Father Abraham before : That being free'd from all our foes , we might Luk. 1 73 Walk uprightly for ever in his sight , Thou art the Prophet of that King most high ; Luk. 1 74 Thou ( Child ) shalt go before his Majesty ; Luk. 1 75 His way before his face shalt thou prepare ; Luk. 1 76 Salvation to his Saints shalt thou declare : Luk. 1 77 Thou shalt declare their trespasses forgiven , Through tender mercy from the God of Heaven ; Luk. 1 78 Whereby on those that fear his name he brings Luk. 1 79 That rising Sun with healing in his wings . Their souls from deaths black shadow to release , And guide our footsteps in the way of peace . This wonder quickly spread in ev'ry part ; Luk. 1 65 Fear and amazement seizing every heart . Luk. 1 66 And John did thrive , and in the desart dwell , Luk. 1 68 Until his shewing unto Israel .

7. The Virgin Mary now with child appears ; Mat. 1 18 And thereupon good Joseph's fild with fears . Yet ( loth t' expose her unto publick scoff ) Intended privately to put her off . But while he studi'd how to bring 't about , Mat. 1 19 An Angel came and thus resolv'd his doubt : Fear nothing Joseph ; Mary take to wife ; Mat. 1 20 For she hath led an undefiled life . These harder thoughts the Maiden doth not merit : What she goes with , is of the Holy Spirit . A son it is , whom Jesus thou shalt call : Mat. 1 21 For from their sins he'● save his people all . ( This doth more notably fulfill that word Mat. 1 22 Spoke by the Gospel-prophet of the Lord ; Is. 7. 14. God and a Virgins son with us shall dwell , Mat. 1 23 And they shall call his name Emmanuel . ) Joseph obey'd : but still she was a Maid , Till of her first-born she was safely laid . Mat. 1 24

8. But just before her sacred load did ease her , Mat. 1 25 Luk. 2 1 A law was published by Augustus Caesar , That all the Roman world should be enrol'd : ( Cyreaius then did Syr'as rudder hold . ) Luk. 2 2 All Towns enrol those that belong to them : And this made Joseph go to Bethlehem 1 Sam. 16. 1. Luk. 2 3 Luk. 2 4 ( The place of Davids birth and private life ; ) There to be tax'd with his espoused wife . Luk. 2 5

9. And now the glorious day begins to dawn ; Luk. 2 6 Now is the curtain of thick darkness drawn . Now doth the Lord of all things condescend To take up in a stable , and be pen'd Luk. 2 7 Within a dirty manger : now thou 'rt blest ( Ignotant Inn ) with this illustr'ous Guest , And now the souls great Pastour is reveald Luk. 2 8 From heav'n to shepherds watching in the field . The glory of an Angel did surround them : Luk. 2 9 The glory was so great , it did confound them . Fear not ( said he , perceiving them afraid ) Luk. 2 10 Fear not at all , be not at all dismai'd . 'T is joyful tidings , that I come to bring : Luk. 2 11 This day is born your Sav'our and your King . In Bethlehem you 'l find it , as I said , Luk. 2 12 The Babe's wrapt up and in a manger laid . And hardly had the Angel made an end , Luk. 2 13 But there whole Quires of Angels did attend ; That King with hallelujahs to adore , That sitteth on the throne for evermore . Glory to God on high , peace on the Earth , Luk. 2 14 Good will to men ; they s●ng with holy mirth . Then ●an the shepherds to the Town , and saw Luk. 2 15 Mary and Joseph and the Babe in straw . Luk. 2 16 They fil'd the Town with fame ; and their relation Luk. 2 17 Fil'd all that heard the same , with admiration . Luk. 2 18 But Mary pondr'd all things in her heart : Luk. 2 19 And they , with joy and praise to God , depart . Luk. 2 20

10. Now we behold the Son of Man ; and gather His nat'ral linage thus to Marys Father : First Adam , Seth , and Enos , after whom Luk. 3 38 Cainan , Maleleel , and Jared come . Enoch the just , Methuselah the aged , Luk. 3 37 Lamoch , and Noah ( when the waters raged . ) Then Shem , and Arphaxad , with Sala next Gen. 11. 12 1 Chron. 1. 24. Luk. 3 36 ( For Cainan is not in the Hebrew text . ) Heber , and Peleg , Father to Ragau : With Serug , Nahor , Terah . Whence we draw Luk. 3 35 Abraham , Isaac , Jacob , unto whom Mat. 1 1 Judah was born ; then Phar●h and Esrom . Mat. 1 2 Luk. 3 34 Aram , Aminadab , and Naasson , Father to Salmab ( alias Salmon . ) Luk. 3 33 Mat. 1 3 Then Boaz , Obed , J●sse , David ( Heaven Mat. 1 4 Luk. 3 32 Ordained King this youngest son of seven . ) Mat. 1 5 Nathan , and Mattatha , Menan : to him Mat. 1 6 Luk. 3 31 Succeed Melea , and Eliakim . Then Jonan , Joseph , Jude , whose consort bore him Luk. 3 30 His Simeon : then Levi , Matthat , Jorim . He preceeds Eliezar , Jose , Er ; he Luk. 3 29 Elmodam , Cosam , Addi , Melchi , Neri : Luk. 3 28 He Salathiel ; he Pedaiabs son Luk. 3 27 Zorobabel ; he Rhesa , and he John . The next are Judah , Joseph , Semei , Luk. 3 26 Mattatha , Maath , Nagge , and Esli : So Nahum , Amos , Mattathias , Joseph , Luk. 3 25 John , Melchi , Levi , Matthat , Heli , Joseph , Luk. 3 24 Joseph ( 't is said , ) for custom here forbad 'em Luk. 3 23 To name the Mother of this second Adam . This King , by whom lost Israel is saved : 1 Chron. 3. 10. — 19. Mat. 1 7 Whose royal race we thus may trace from David . Solomon , Rehoboam , and Abia. Mat. 1 8 Asa , Jehos'phat , Joram , [ Ahaziah , Jehoash , Amaziah , ] Azariah , Joa●ham , Ahaz , pious Hezekiah , Mat. 1 9 Ma●asses , Amon , young and good Josiah , Mat. 1 10 Jehojakim , and captive Jechoniah , Mat. 1 11 Then Salathiel : and his Brothers son Mat. 1 12 Zerubbabel ( when second house begun . ) Mat. 1 13 His heir 's Abiud : then Esiakim , Then Azor , Sado● , Achim after him Mat. 1 14 Eliud , Eleazar ; and Matthan , Lev 12. 3. — 8. Mat. 1 15 Jacob , and Joseph , and the Son of Man , Mat. 1 16 Whom at the time prefixt they circumcis'd , Luk. 2 21 Naming him Jesus , as they were advis'd .

11. Some five weeks after that , his parents went Luk. 2 22 Up to the City , that they might present This first-born Son of theirs before the Lord Luk. 2 23 [ And ransom him ] according to his Word . The Mother [ having little worldly pelf ] Exod. 13. 2 , 15. Offer'd a pair of pig'ons for her self . [ Had she been able , it had been a Lamb : And therefore 't was before the Ma●i cam ' . ] Now while they were at Church , there came to them Luk. 2 25 Old upright Sim'on of Jerusalem . ( Who by the spirit had been certifi'd Luk. 2 26 Of seeing Gods Anointed , e're he dy'd . ) Fil'd with the Holy Ghost he came in hast , Luk. 2 27 And in his armes that Holy Child embrac'd . Luk. 2 28 Now let thy servant Lord ( said he ) decease Luk. 2 29 ( According to thy holy word ) in peace . For I have seen the thing I waited for , Luk. 2 30 Now I have seen the worlds great Saviour : Luk. 2 31 A light to Gentiles that in darkness dwell , Luk. 2 32 The glory of thy people Israel . This Child is set ( said he to Jesus's Mother ) Luk. 2 33 For some mens fall , and for the rise of other : Luk. 2 34 And for a contradicted sign ; to show , Luk. 2 35 Whose hearts are faithful , and whose are not so . Yea , and a sword shall penetrate thy side [ When thou behold'st thy Dearest crucifi'd . ] Luk. 2 36 Also one An●e ( a widow-prophetess ) Whose years were eighty four ( or little less ) Luk. 2 37 Who daily to the Temple did repair And served God with abstinence and pray'r , She thither ( at that very instant ) came , Luk. 2 38 To render praise and glory to his Name ; Affirming Jesus to be Christ , to them That waited for him in Jerusalem . Luk. 2 39 And having done whate're the Law requir'd , To Bethlehem [ directly ] they retir'd : [ And there continu'd , till an Angel warn'd them To flee to Egypt ( as indeed concern'd them . ]

12 Mean while , arrived from the Eastern parts Mat. 2 1 Astronomer● well read in Persian arts , Enquiring at Jerusalem for one Mat. 2 2 Born among them to sit upon the throne . Seeing ( said they ) the Star of your great King , We came to worship [ with an offering . ] Then Herod ( with the chiefest of the Jews ) Was startl'd at this strange and suddain news . Mat. 2 3 And having askt the Hebrew Doctors , where Messiah should be born ; 't was made appear , Mat. 2 4 Bethlehem was the place : from Bethlehem Mat. 2 5 Micah sends forth this Ruler over them . Mic. 5. 2. Mat. 2 5 Mat. 2 6 Then Herod , after private conference Mat. 2 7 About the Stars appearing , sent 'em thence : Desiring them to search and find him out , Mat. 2 8 Then to return , and tell him whereabout . For I ( said this equivocating elfe ) Intend to reverence the King my self . So out they went , and ( e're they had gone far ) Mat. 2 9 To their content , they saw the former star . Mat. 2 10 By which they were conducted all the way , Till they arrived just where Jesus lay . Mat. 2 11 Then unto this great Prophet , Priest and King , Myrh , Frankincense , and Gold 's their offering . And warn'd of God to slight the Tyrant , they Mat. 2 12 Returned home again another way .

13. He seeing he was mock'd in desp'rate fury Mat. 2 13 Resolv'd the death of ev'ry child in Jury . But the all-piercing eye this secret views , And unto Joseph quickly sends the news . Up ( said the Angel ) take the Child and 's Mother ; This place will prove too hot , go seek another . Herod hath horrid thoughts , his blood is stir'd : God well in Egypt , till I bring you word . Hos. 11. 1. Joseph obey'd , and there he staid , till thence Mat. 2 14 God cal'd his Son , [ as he had done long since . ] Mat. 2 15 From Bethlehem they were no sooner gone , Mat. 2 16 But there was heard great lamentation . Herod had sent ( in this his angry mood ) His Executioneis , to spill the blood Of two years age and under ; as he heard The Wise-men say , what time the star appear'd . Ra●hel might well lament , as was of old Jer. 31. 15. Mat. 2 17 I' th' prophecy of Jeremy foretold . Mat. 2 18

14. But Herod shortly dies ; and Joseph then Mat. 2 19 Was called by the Angel back agen . Mat. 2 20 Yet hearing Archelaus did command , Mat. 2 21 Fear of Judea kept him at a stand : Mat. 2 22 Till warn'd again , to Nazareth he came ; Mat. 2 23 Luk. 2 39 Whence Nazarene was added to the Name . Zech. 6. 12. There the child grew , and waxed strong in spirit ; Luk. 2 40 Wisdom and Grace he fully did inherit .

15. His Parents at the City did appear , Luk. 2 41 To keep the Paschal customs ev'ry year . They therefore going as they us'd to do , Luk. 2 42 Jesus ( at twelve year old ) went thither too . But He ( when they returned ) had a mind ( Without acquainting them ) to stay behind . Luk. 2 43 They ( in the first daies journy ) thought they might Be sure to have him with their friends at night . Luk. 2 44 But having search'd , and found him not with them , Luk. 2 45 They went ( the morrow ) to Jerusalem : And ( next day after ) in the Temple found him . Luk. 2 46 Disputing there with all the Doctors round him . And all that heard him , were astony'd greatly ; Luk. 2 47 No youth ( said they ) spake ever so discreetly . His Parents were amaz'd , to find him there ; Luk. 2 48 And told him how solicitous they were : Why , Son ( said Mary ) hast thou serv'd us thus ? Our missing thee hath sore perplexed us . Why so ? ( said he : ) is this unknown to you , Luk. 2 49 How that my Fathers bus'ness I must do ? They understood him not ; but in her heart Luk. 2 50 Mary kept ev'ry jot : So they depart . To Nazareth along with them he went , Luk. 2 51 To them he shew'd himself obedient . His lovely and his innocent behav'our Luk. 2 52 Procur'd him both Divine and humane favour .

CHAP. 2.

§. 1. NOw in Tiberius his fifteenth year Mat. 3 1 Mar. 1 1 Luk. 3 1 When Pont'us Pilate did Judea steer , The rest of Can'an having Antipas , His Brother Philip and Lysanias ; Is. 40. 3. 2 King . 1. 8. Lev. 11. 22. 1 Sam. 14. 43. And when the Church affairs depended on Luk. 3 2 Caiphas and Annas , then appeared John Mat. 3 2 Mar. 1 2 Luk. 3 3 Sent from the Lord ; Which Esay thus foretells , Mat. 3 3 Mar. 1 3 Luk. 3 4 The voice of one that in the desart dwells , Luk. 3 5 Behold your Sav'our all ! the valleys fill , Luk. 3 6 Make plain the waies , and level ev'ry hill . John wore a leathern girdle ( to denote Mat. 3 4 Mar. 1 6 Elias's habit ) on his hairy coat . His meat was Locusts , and such other cheer , As Jonathan was like to buy full dear . Repent ( said he ) and wash away your sins , Mar. 1 4 [ Believe in Christ , whose Kingdom now begins . ]

2. Some came from all those parts about ( according Mat. 3 5 Mar. 1 5 To Johns command ) and were baptiz'd in Jordan . Mat. 3 6 Then askt he some that went for saints , By whom Mat. 3 7 Have you been warn'd to flee the wrath to come ? Luk. 3 7 Viperous race , repent ; and bear such fruit , Mat. 3 8 Luk. 3 8 As may henceforth with true repentance suit . 'T is nothing worth , to say , we 're Abrams Sons ; Mat. 3 9 For God can raise him Children up of stones . And now the ax is laid against the root Mat. 3 10 Luk. 3 9 Of ev'ry tree that beareth not good fruit . And when they askt him , what they ought to do , Luk. 3 10 To shun the wrath to come ? he answer'd so ; All you , to whom the Lord hath given store , Luk. 3 11 Lend to the Lord , by giving to the poor . Ye Publicans , forbear to pill and poll ; Luk. 3 12 Exact no more than your appointed toll . Luk. 3 13 Rest ye contented ( Sould'ers ) with your pay : Luk. 3 14 Wrong none in word or deed or any way . Luk. 3 18 With many other things that did relate To ev'ry mans particular estate . So that they mused much , and did not know Luk. 3 15 Whether he were himself the Christ or no. Thus he resolv'd them , I baptize with water Mar. 3 11 Mar. 1 7 But your Messias is a coming after ; Far before me in all respects , his shoes I do n't deserve the honour to unloose . I am a Baptist ; He 's a great deal higher : Mar. 1 8 He shall baptize you with a Ghostly fire . His fan is in his hand , he 'll purge his floor , Mar. 3 12 Luk. 3 17 Consume the chaff , and keep the wheat in store .

3. Nor was it long e're Jesus ( though above him , Mar. 3 13 Mar. 1 9 Luk. 3 21 Yet ) thither came ●o be baptized of him . How 's this ( said John ) that thou art come to me ? Mar. 3 14 I have more need to be baptiz'd of Thee . Jesus reply'd , let me have now my will ; Mar. 3 15 That so all right'ousness we may fulfill . John therefore yielded to his Lords request ; And Jesus unto pray'r himself addrest . Mar. 3 16 Mar. 1 10 Upon him then descended ( from above ) The Holy Ghost in fashion of a Dove . This voice proceeding from the Lord most high , Mar. 1 11 Thou art the Son of my Complacency . Mar. 3 17 Then John bare witness , saying , this is He , Joh. 1 15 That was before and cometh after me . From whom ( as from a fountain ) doth proceed Joh. 1 16 All sort of Grace , whereof we stand in need . For though the Law was first by Moses given , Joh. 1 17 Yet grace & truth came down with him from heaven . No man hath seen the Father but the Son , Joh. 1 18 He hath revealed him ; and both are One. Now look what years were wont to be computed , 2 Sam. 5 4. Gen 41 46. 〈…〉 . Luk. 3 23 Before the Priests their office executed ; Look when the Lord set David on a throne ; And at what age the Patriarch was grown So much in favour in King Pharoahs sight ; So old was now Jehovahs Favourite .

4. And as he shun'd the scandal thus of Novice ; So ( tow'rd the further fitting him for 's Office ) Into the wilderness the spirit drove him , Mar. 4 1 Mar. 1 12 Luk. 4 1 By fasting and temptation there to prove him . And having fasted fourty nights and daies ; Mar. 4 2 Mar. 1 13 Luk. 4 2 The Tempter then assaulteth him , and saies , Thou art an hungry now ; Gods only Son Deut. 8. 3. Can make him bread of this or any stone . Mar. 4 3 Luk. 4 3 Jesus laid hold upon the spirits sword , Mar. 4 4 Luk. 4 4 And thus reply'd , 't is written in the Word , No man doth live by bread alone , but by His Word that ev'ry thing doth sanctify . Then Satan to the Temple-battlements Ps. 91. 11. Mat. 4 5 Luk. 4 9 Convey'd him , saying , Cast thy self from hence , Mat. 4 6 If thou art His , for it is w●●t that He Luk. 4 10 Shall give his Angels charge concerning thee : To bear thee up in their offic'ous armes , Luk. 4 11 And keep thee safe from accidental harms . Deut. 6 16. Jesus rejoyns , thou shalt not tempt the Lord Mat. 4 7 Luk. 4 12 [ Neglecting means ; ] This also is his Word . Then ( as his last essay . ) the Tempter tries , Luk. 4 5 If worldly glory would infect his eyes . Mat. 4 8 Which from a lofty mountain first he shows ; Then tells him thus , I 'll certainly dispose Mat. 4 9 Luk. 4 6 Of all to thee ; do thou but bow the knee Luk. 4 7 ( Now we 're together here ) and worship me . Ex. 20. 3. Deut. 6. 13. Thou wicked one ( said Christ ) be gone , for Thou Mat. 4 10 Luk. 4 8 ( 'T is writ ) to none but God alone shalt bow . Then Satan ( seeing nought would fright or woe him ) Mat. 4 11 Left him , and Angels ministred unto him .

5. While Jesus was among the savage beasts , John was baptizing still ; to whom came Priests Joh. 1 19 Sent from the Council at Jerusalem , To know on what account he came to them : Joh. 1 20 Whether in quality of their Messias , Or whether as his harbinger Elias : Joh. 1 21 Or , if as neither , then they would know why Joh. 1 22 He there baptiz'd with such authority . Is. 40. 3. I am ( said John ) the voice of one ( the Prophet Joh. 1 23 As you well know , did long ago speak of it ) Joh. 1 24 The voyce of one i' th' wilderness , whose word Joh. 1 25 Commands you clear the passage for the Lord . I do indeed baptize , to make you fit Joh. 1 26 For one amongst you , whom ye know not yet : He 'll soon appear , but greater far than I ; Joh. 1 27 His shoes I am not worthy to un●y This in Bethabara was done . [ But by Joh. 1 28 The Syriack and Na●nus Bethany . ]

6. The next day John saw Jesus coming near , Joh. 1 29 And bore this record [ which himself might hear ] Behold that Holy Lamb of God ( said he ) Who for our sins must sacrificed be . This same is He , of whom I said before , Joh. 1 30 I am a Baptist ▪ He 's a great deal more . For I am but of yesterday , but He As far before me as Eternity . I knew him not [ by sight : ] yet knew I well , That he would soon appear to Israel . Joh. 1 31 The coming down o' th' Holy Ghost unto him : Was given as a sign , whereby to know him : Joh. 1 32 Given by Him that sent me to this place , Thus to prepare his way before his face . Joh. 1 33 I take my record from that Gall-less Dove , That He 's the Son of Gods eternal Love . Joh. 1 34

7. The next day John ( with two Disciples more ) Was standing , as he was the day before : Joh. 1 35 And seeing Jesus as he passed by , Bad them behold the Lamb of God most high . Joh. 1 36 They follow'd Him ; and being at his back , He turn'd about and said , what is 't ye lack ? Joh. 1 37 Master ( said they ) where may thy dwelling be ? Jesus invited them to come and see . Joh. 1 38 They went ; and spent the rest of that day there : Joh. 1 39 'T was more than four a clock [ the night drew near . ] One of those two was Andrew , Simons Brother : ( And very probably , St. John the other . ) Joh. 1 40 He meeting Simon , straightway up and told him , Joh. 1 41 We 've found the true Messiah ; come , behold him . So both together unto Christ they came ; Joh. 1 42 Who knew , and told , and added to his name . Thou Simon art ( said he ) the Son of John , Peter a Rock [ for me to build upon . ]

8. Christ ( the next day ) to Galilee went down , Joh. 1 43 And called Philip of Bethsaida Town . Joh. 1 44 Then Philip meets his friend Nathanael : Joh. 1 45 And gives him an account of what befell . Can good come out of Nazareth ? said he . Joh. 1 46 To be resolv'd ( said Philip ) come and see . When Jesus saw Nathana'l coming tow'rd him , Joh. 1 47 This great Encomium he did afford him ; Behold an Isra'lite indeed ( said He ) Gen. 25. 27. Made up of Jacobs plain integrity ! What! known ( said he ) and never seen before ! Joh. 1 48 I can ( said Jesus ) tell a great deal more : I saw thee underneath the shady tree , Before that ever Philip called thee . Rabbi ( said he ) I see thou art indeed Joh. 1 49 The King of Israel , the Holy Seed . Dost thou believe ( said He ) with so such ease ? Thou shalt behold far greater things than these . Joh. 1 50 Heaven it self shall open unto me : Joh. 1 51 Angels themselves shall my attendants be .

9. At Cana ( now ) there was a wedding feast , Joh. 2 1 At which the Lord vouchsaf'd to be a guest . For both Himself and his Disciples were Joh. 2 2 Invited ( with his Mother ) to be there . And when she told him of their want of wine , Joh. 2 3 He shew'd ( at first ) dislike to her design . Joh. 2 4 She must not think to rule him as a novice ; In what concern'd his Deity and Office . But gathering hope , she bade the servants do , Joh. 2 5 Whatever Jesus should direct them to . And [ when he knew that all their wine was gone , ] Joh. 2 6 He bad them fill six water-pots of Stone . Two or three firkins ev'ry vessel held , Joh. 2 7 And to the brim with water they were fil'd . Now draw ( said he ) [ not making any waste , ] Joh. 2 8 And give the Governour a cup to taste . He ( having tasted ) for the Bridegroom sends , Joh. 2 9 And thus in brief his gen'rous wine commends ; Most men at first keep up the worst , but thou Joh. 2 10 ( Not like the rest ) hast kept the best till now . By this first miracle the Lord began Joh. 2 11 To manifest his being more than man : And thus confirming his Disciples hearts , Joh. 2 12 To Capernaum ( for a time ) departs .

CHAP. 3.

§. 1. ANd now the Paschal Festival ensues ; De●● . 14. 14 ▪ 25 , J●● . 7. 1● . I●● . 69 9. Joh. 2 13 Which He observ'd , as well as other Jews : And coming up to Town ( with that intent ) D●●ectly to the sacred Temple went Joh. 2 14 Where finding those sold oxen , sheep and doves , He made a whip , and sent them out in droves . I● 56. 7. Joh. 2 15 This house is cal'd ( said he ) an house of pray'r ; Joh. 2 16 And will ye turn it to a thievish fair ? ( Thus is it writ in Davids Prophecy , Joh. 2 17 Zeal for thin● house hath ev'n devoured me . ) The Jews reply'd , But what 's the sign thou show'st ? Joh. 2 18 Produce authority for what thou dost . And though the thing it self was sign enough , Yet he allow'd the men this other proof ; Destroy this Temple , and I will it raise , Joh. 2 19 As firm as ever 't was , within three daies . So soon ( said they ) wilt thou this Temple rear , Joh. 2 20 Which hath been building six and fourty year ? This they thought strange , not knowing his intent ; Joh. 2 21 For He the Temple of His Body meant . Which to his followers appeared plain , Joh. 2 22 When He was raised from the ground again . Many men now consid'ring how he wrought , Joh. 2 23 Denyed not the truth of what he taught . He did not ( yet ) himself commit unto them , Joh. 2 24 Because that He did throughly see and know them . Joh. 2 25

2. And others who believ'd , ( for shame or fear ) Were loth to let it openly appear . Thus Nicodemus came to Christ by night , Joh. 3 1 And was instructed in the Gospel-light . ( This Nicodemus was a Pharisee Among the Jews of great authority . Rabbi ( said he ) these miracles of thine Joh. 3 2 Plainly declare , thy Person is divine . Heaven confirms thy Doctrine to be true ; Doubtless the way to heaven thou dost shew . No man ( said Christ ) can enter heaven gate , Joh. 3 3 Until he first become regenerate . Regenerate ? ( said he ) what , born again ? Joh. 3 4 Be pleas'd that difficulty to explain . No man ( said He ) that Kingdom can inherit , Joh. 3 5 Till born anew of Water and the Spirit . That Kingdom cannot flesh and blood contain , Joh. 3 6 Until Spirit'liz'd and born again . And let not this impossible be thought , Joh. 3 7 Because you see not how the change is wrought . For as the winds intriques thou never knowst , Joh. 3 8 So nor the breathings of the holy Ghost . But how can this ( said Nicodemus ) be ? Joh. 3 9 This doctrine seems exceeding strange to me . Art thou ( said Christ ) a Doctor of the Land , Joh. 3 10 And dost not thou these matters understand ? All that I speak , I know it to be true ; Joh. 3 11 None other can reveal the same to you . If what I teach in such an Earthly way , Joh. 3 12 Ye cannot reach ; what further shall I say ? To teach the way to heaven , thence I cam ' Joh. 3 13 Although [ as God ] in heaven still I am : Where mortal man did never go , nor can ; And therefore I became the Son of Man . Num. 21. 9. And being lifted up , I am to die Joh. 3 14 ( As Moses's serpent once did typifie ) That mortals stung with sin may look to me ; Joh. 3 15 Look and be cur'd , and live eternally For God so loved mankind , that he gave them Joh. 3 16 His only Son , by faith in him to save them . To save them from the Legal curse , which they Joh. 3 17 Lie under still , that still do disobey . Joh. 3 18 Herein their condemnation chiefly lies ; Joh. 3 19 Though Light be come ; yet still they shut their eyes . And therefore darkness is so much belov'd , Joh. 3 20 Lest in the light their act'ons be reprov'd . But he that 's consc'ous of no evil done , Joh. 3 21 Fears not the sight of an impart'al Sun .

3. Jesus went after that to Jary-land , Num. 11. 27 , 28 , 29. Joh. 3 22 Baptizing there ( with his disciples hand . ) And John baptiz'd in Aenon ( which was near Joh. 3 23 To Salim-Town ) much water being there . Joh. 3 24 John hereupon began to be despis'd ; Joh. 3 25 Because that Christ with more success baptiz'd , And greater Majesty . The wrangling Jews Joh. 3 26 Sent Johns Disciples to him with the news . John tells them , ev'ry man must be content Joh. 3 27 With whatsoever God Almighty sent . That I was Christ , ye never heard me say ; Joh. 3 28 But sent before him to prepare his way . He riseth , whil'st I fall : and I rejoyce , Joh. 3 29 Because I hear the Bridegrooms pleasant voyce . Joh. 3 30 He 's from above : they that receive him , shew Joh. 3 31 Their approbat'on that the Lord is true . Joh. 3 32 For without stint the holy Ghost is given Joh. 3 33 Unto this Sov'raign favorite of Heaven . Joh. 3 34 No less than life or death eternal must Joh. 3 35 Depend on mens believing or distrust . Joh. 3 36

4. Thus John fulfil'd his Ministry , and car'd Mat. 14 3 Mar. 6 17 Luk. 3 18 For no man , and the vice of no man spar'd : Spar'd not the Tetrarch Antipas himself ; Mar. 6 18 Who often had ( like counterfeiting Elfe ) Not only heard , but put in practice too Most of the things , the Baptist bad him do . So neer ( at last ) he touch'd both him and 's wife Herodias , for their incest'ous life ; Mat. 14 4 Mar. 6 19 Luk. 3 19 ( Saying his Brothers wife should not be his'n ) That for her sake he cast him into pris'n . Mar. 6 20 Luk. 3 20 And in his blood his hands he had imbrew'd Mat. 14 5 Just then , but that he fear'd the multitude .

5. When Jesus heard this unexpected news , Mat. 4 12 Mar. 1 14 Joh. 4 1 And what offence was taken by the Jews ; Joh. 4 2 He went from Jury into Galilee : Joh. 4 3 ( Which from the Jewish power was more free . ) And passing through Samaria , he came Joh. 4 4 Near to a Town that Sychar had for name . Gen. 33. 18. Joh. 4 5 And ( being weary ) sate upon the Well Joh. 4 6 Formerly dug by wrestling Israel . Whil'st his Disciples to the Town were gone , Joh. 4 7 To buy for him and them provision ; Joh. 4 8 A woman thither came for water , whom The Lord requested for to give him some . Thou art a Jew ( said she ) and do you think Joh. 4 9 That we Samaritans must find you drink ? ( For since the Kingdom hath been rent in twain , No Jew hath dealing with Sanaritain . ) Jesus reply'd , Didst thou but know , my daughter , Joh. 4 10 Who 't is that begs a draught of thy cold water ; Spring-water thou ' idst have asked at his hand , Who freely would have answer'd thy demand . The well is deep ( said she ) and thou hast not Wherewith to draw , nor any water-pot . Joh. 4 11 Art thou above our Father Israel , Who drank himself , and then gave us the well ? Joh. 4 12 This will ( said he ) but ease your present pain : He that drinks mine shall never thirst again . Joh. 4 13 That water I bestow , still proves to be A well of life that springs eternally . Joh. 4 14 Pray give me Sir , ( said she ) of that same water ; Joh. 4 15 That I may never thirst , nor draw herea'ter . He bad her go , and first her husband call . Joh. 4 16 Her answer was , that she had none at all . That 's true ( said he ) for none thou hast alive , Joh. 4 17 But in thy time hast had no less than five : And that same man with whom thou livest now , Joh. 4 18 Is not thy husband ; that thou may'st avow . Sir ( she reply'd ) I see thou art a Prophet : Our Fathers held ( what 's thy opin'on of it ? ) Joh. 4 19 They held this Garizim was th' only hill , Joh. 4 2● For serving God according to his will . His will is this ( said he ) not only here , Nor at Jerusalem , but ev'ry where , Men should contin'ally put up requests With holy hands from undefiled breasts . God is himself a spirit , and will be Worship'd in Spirit and sincerity . Joh. 4 2● You ( without warrant ) serve ye know not what : Joh. 4 22 Salvation is of Us , be sure of that . I know ( said she ) when Christ is come , he shall Joh. 4 25 In ev'ry needful truth instruct us all . I am ( said He ) the true Messias [ whom Joh. 4 26 So long ye have expected for to come . ] Leaving her pitcher then , away she ran , Joh. 4 28 And told the Towns-folks she had found a Man , Could tell her all she did : I think ( said she ) Joh. 4 29 No man can be Messias , if not He. Now his Disciples ( having brought their meat ) Joh. 4 27 Desired him ( in th' interim ) to eat . Joh. 4 31 But Jesus told them that he did not want Joh. 4 32 Or meat or drink : though they were ignorant . Joh. 4 33 My Fathers work ( said he ) is full as good Joh. 4 34 And pleasant , as my necessary food . Think ye the same of what y' are sent about . Joh. 4 35 Others came in to sow , and so went out . Joh. 4 36 You reap the profit of the Prophets pains : Theirs hath the labour been , and yours the gains . Joh. 4 37 Some corn indeed must yet a great while stand : Joh. 4 38 But here 's a harvest ready to your hand . Then came the woman to the well again , And brought a number of her Countrymen . Joh. 4 30 Two daies with them ( at their request ) he staid , And was receiv'd for what the woman said . Joh. 4 39 Joh. 4 40 Then many more believ'd , and told the woman , Joh. 4 41 They thought indeed that he was Christ , or no man : Joh. 4 42 Yet not on her account , but for the sake Of their partic'lar hearing what he spake .

6. Thence t' other Towns he came ( and past his own : Joh. 4 43 For Prophets are most slighted , where most known . ) Joh. 4 44 Those Galileans made him welcomest , Joh. 4 45 Which saw his wonders at the Pascal feast . He now revisits Cana ; where at first Joh. 4 46 His water-wine allay'd their wedding-thirst . And when his coming was divulg'd by fame , Joh. 4 47 A Nobleman from Capernaum came , Beseeching him to come , and so recover His Son , that otherwise was given over . No faith without a miracle ? said Jesus . Joh. 4 48 Pray Sir ( reply'd the Courti'r ) come and ease us . Joh. 4 49 Well , go ( said He ) thou shalt in health behold him . Joh. 4 50 The man believ'd , and found it as he told him . And having askt the time , 't was so exact ; Joh. 4 51 That minute Jesus spake , the feaver slackt . Joh. 4 52 Which miracle was then so well received , Joh. 4 53 That 's family , as well as he , believed . Joh. 4 54

7. Thus went he up and down , and taught ( with fame ) Mat. 4 17 Mar. 1 14 Luk. 4 14 Repentance and believing on his Name . Mar. 1 15 Luk. 4 15 Put even where he had been educated , Luk. 4 16 Instead of being honour'd , he was hated . For standing up , as with his use agree'd , I' th' Synagogue ( one sabbath day ) to read . He ( by the Clerks offic'ous ministry ) Luk. 4 17 Receiv'd Isaiahs Gospel-Prophecy . Is. 16. 1 , 2. And when he had unfolded it , he lights Upon the place , where thus he found it writ : Luk. 4 18 I 'm filled with the Spirit of the Lord , Because I am to speak a joyful word ●o all the poor in spirit , and am sent With healing balsom to the heart that 's rent ; Freedom to preach , to those that fetter'd be , And so proclaim the Lords great Jubilee . Luk. 4 19 Then he return'd the book , sate down ; and they Luk. 4 20 ( With great attent'on ) harken'd what he 'ld say . This day ( said he ) this scripture plainly 'ppears Luk. 4 21 To be fulfill'd exactly in your ears . Much more he spoke , which made them wonder much , Luk. 4 22 How Josephs son should ever come by such . I know ( said he ) you look to see done here Luk. 4 23 The things that you have known me do elsewhere . But I am far more undervalu'd here Luk. 4 24 ( In Pow'r and Person ) than I am elsewhere . And I must tell you , that in Israel 1 Kings 17. 9. 2 Kings 5. 14. Luk. 4 25 Did many poor and hungry widows dwel , When that great famine all the Kingdom grieved , Luk. 4 26 Yet by the Prophet was but one relieved . So likewise there white lepers were good store , Luk. 4 27 When Maaman was cured , and no more . Then were they ready all to fly in 's face , Luk. 4 28 And led him forth toward the steepest place Of all that mount which did support their town , Luk. 4 29 And made account to throw him headlong down . But through them all himself he did conveigh , Luk. 4 30 And so to Capernaum went his way .

8. And there he dwelt and preach'd contin'ally , Mat. 4 13 Mar. 1 21 Luk. 4 31 And that with more than Scribe authority . Mar. 1 22 Luk. 4 32 ( Thus he fulfill'd Isaiahs prophecy 2 Kings 15. 29. Is. 9. 1 , 2. Mat. 4 14 Concerning Zebulon and Naphtali ; Mat. 4 15 Once overwhelmed with a gloomy night , Mat. 4 16 Now filled with the glor'ous Gospel-light . ) And in the Church there was a man possest , Mar. 1 23 Luk. 4 33 Who sent this horrid tone from 's filthy breast , Jesus , away ! I know thee who thou art , Mar. 1 24 Luk. 4 34 Gods holy Son . Encrease thou not our smart . Jesus reply'd , Come , and hold thy tongue , Mar. 1 25 Luk. 4 35 Satan obey'd ( and threw the man along . ) Mar. 1 26 And hereupon his fame was spread throughout Mar. 1 27 Luk. 4 36 The whole amazed country round about . Mar. 1 28 Luk. 4 37 How powerful a word is this ( said they ) Which these uncleanest Devils thus obey !

9. He visits Simons Mother next , whose feavor Mat. 8 14 Mar. 1 29 Luk. 4 38 ( Though violent , ) at his command did leave her . Mar. 1 30 For which great cure so freely wrought upon her . Mat. 8 15 Mar. 1 31 Luk. 4 39 She rose and served him with thankful honour .

10. About sun-set he cast out many Devils ; Mat. 8 16 Mar. 1 32 Luk. 4 40 And all that came , he heal'd of all their evils . Is. 53. 4. Mar. 1 33 ( So true of him Isaiah prophesies , Mat. 8 17 Mar. 1 34 He bore our griefs and our infirmities . ) And though the Devils cry'd , we know thee well ; Luk. 4 41 Yet Jesus would not suffer them to tell . [ He would not let such lyars bear him witness . Their trade in lying caused their unfitness . ]

11. Next morning early Jesus went his way Mar. 1 35 Luk. 4 42 Into a solitary place to pray . Peter and others finding him , declare , Mar. 1 36 How earnest after him the people were . Mar. 1 37 My pains ( said he ) on others must be spent , Mar. 1 38 Luk. 4 43 As well as these ; for therefore am I sent . Therefore he went through Galilee and taught , Mat. 4 23 Mar. 1 39 Luk. 4 44 Confirming it by wonders which he wrought On all that came from Syr'a-side opprest , Mat. 4 24 Lunatick , Paralytick , and possest . For men were brought ( by so great fame as this ) Mat. 4 25 From parts remote , ev'n from Decapolis .

12. And as he was within a certain City , Mat. 8 2 Mar. 1 40 Luk. 5 12 A Leper came and humbly crav'd his pity . O Lord ( said he ) thy power is not mean ; Thou canst ( if willing ) eas'ly make me clean . Then Jesus ( mov'd with pity tow'rd the man ) Mat. 8 3 Mar. 1 41 Luk. 5 13 Touch'd him , and said , I will as well as can : Be cleansed of thy leprosie ( I say . ) Mar. 1 42 And straight his leprosie was done away . Now go ( said he ) but see thou dost not tell Lev. 14. 4. Mat. 8 4 Mar. 1 43 Luk. 5 14 Who cur'd thee , till the Priest pronounce thee well . Mar. 1 44 Let him receive that off'ring at thy hand , As Moses doth ( in such a case ) command . But yet the man so much the matter blazes , Mar. 1 45 Luk. 5 15 That Christ was fain to keep in desart places , Luk. 5 16

13. Till some daies after , He returned home : Mar. 2 1 And it was quickly known that He was come . So that they throng about the house for cure , Mar. 2 2 Luk. 5 17 And to receive his words , so sweet , so pure . Among the rest they bring a palsie-man ; Mat. 9 2 Mar. 2 3 Luk. 5 18 But cannot come at Christ , do what they can . Mar. 2 4 Luk. 5 19 Having at last the roof uncovered , With cords they let him down upon his bed . And when He saw their true industr'ous faith , Mat. 9 3 Mar. 2 5 Luk. 5 20 Unto the Paralytick man he saith ; Thy sin [ the source of all infirmity ] Freely and fully is forgiven thee . Which when the Scribes and Pharisees did hear Mar. 2 6 Luk. 5 21 ( For divers of them were assembled there ) Hark how his blasphemy ( said they ) begins ! Mar. 2 7 For who but God alone can pardon sins ? Jesus reply'd , what means your private talk ? Mat. 9 4 Mar. 2 8 Luk. 5 22 Is' t not as hard to say , Arise and walk ? Mat. 9 5 Mar. 2 9 Luk. 5 23 Therefore I prove my power thus , and say , Mat. 9 6 Mar. 2 10 Luk. 5 24 Take up thy Bed ( my son ) and go thy way . Mar. 2 11 Then on his legs the man be'ng firmly raised , Mat. 9 7 Mar. 2 12 Luk. 5 25 Bore home his bed , and great Jehovah praised . Which did amazement in the people strike ; Mat. 9 8 Luk. 5 26 And made them say , they never saw the like .

14. Another time ( He being by the shore ) Luk. 5 1 The people prest to hear him more and more . And entring into Peters ship , from thence Mat. 4 18 Mar. 1 16 Luk. 5 2 His grac'ous words he freely did dispence . Luk. 5 3 When he had made an end , he Peter wishes Luk. 5 4 To launch out further for a draught of fishes . We fish'd ( said he ) and nothing caught ; Luk. 5 5 But wish'd by thee , we 'll try another draught . And so they did ; enclosing such a shoal , Luk. 5 6 They could not hope to draw the net up whole , For John and Jameses help they call amain : Luk. 5 7 And both the ships could scarce the fish contain . Then Peter falls at Jesus's feet , and cries , Luk. 5 8 Too great art Thou for our vile companies . ( For they were all amaz'd . ) Fear not ( said He ) Luk. 5 9 Thou shalt henceforth take living souls for me . Mat. 4 19 Mar. 1 17 Luk. 5 10 So he and Andrew came to shore , and quickly Mat. 4 20 Mar. 1 18 Luk. 5 11 Left all they had , to follow him [ more strictly . ] And as they went along , he call'd the other , Mat. 4 21 Mar. 1 19 Which aided them , Jacobus and his Brother . They soon agree : and Z●bedee must mend Mat. 4 22 Mar. 1 20 The net , which they now could not stay to end .

15. After another sermon on the shore Mar. 2 13 Luk. 5 27 ( To which resorted Auditors good store ) He called Matthew ; who forsaking all Mat. 9 9 Mar. 2 14 Luk. 5 28 ( Toll and Toll-booth ) obey'd his Masters call : And made him such a feast , that many 'a sinner Mat. 9 10 Mar. 2 15 Luk. 5 29 And many publicans were there at dinner . But this the Pharisees much quarrel'd at , Mat. 9 11 Mar. 2 16 Luk. 5 30 Because with men unsanctifi'd he sat . These men ( said he ) do chiefly want Physicians , Hos. 6. 6. Luk. 5 31 Who see their sad and desperate conditions . But go and learn what meaneth that , I prize Mercy before the fattest sacrifice . Self-right'ous men I never came to save , But those that see what want of me they have . Luk. 5 32 But why ( say they ) do thy Disciples feast , Mat. 9 14 Mar. 1 18 Luk. 5 33 When Johns and ours fast twice a week at least ? When I am gone ( said he ) they 'll fast and weep : Mat. 9 15 Mar. 1 19 Luk. 5 34 Like Bridemen now my company they keep . Mar. 1 20 Luk. 5 35 And [ being newly call'd ] they are not fit Mat. 9 16 Mar. 2 21 Luk. 5 36 For trials of a rougher nature yet . In garments weak , strong pieces will not suit ; Luk. 5 37 Old bottles break , and spill the vines new fruit . Mat. 9 17 Mar. 2 22 Luk. 5 38 They that know what the old wine is already , Luk. 5 39 Disgust the must , as being harsh and heady .

CHAP. 4.

§. 1. ANd after this , the solemn festival Was holden at Jerusalem by all . Joh. 5 1 Here there 's a Pool ( Bethesda is the name ) Joh. 5 2 Having five porches built about the same . These porches for the Creeples were erected , Joh. 5 3 Where they the stirring of the Pool expected . For at a certain time an Angel came , Joh. 5 4 Whose motion gave such vertue to the same , That whoso first was after bath'd , was sure ( Whate're he ail'd ) of present perfect cure . Now one ( among the rest who there did wait ) Joh. 5 5 Had had a lameness thirty years and eight . Christ therefore knowing what he had endur'd , Joh. 5 6 Demanded of him , if he would be cur'd . Sir ( said the man ) it is indeed my will , Joh. 5 7 But ( wanting help ) I am prevented still . Rise , take thy bed ( said He ) and go thy way . Joh. 5 8 So the man did : and 't was the sabbath day . Joh. 5 9 Therefore the Jews ( observing what he did ) Joh. 5 10 Told him that this the Laws of God forbid . This I wss bid ( reply'd the man ) to do , Joh. 5 11 By him that did enable me thereto . Whose that ? said they . Who 't was , he could not say ; Joh. 5 12 For Jesus had convey'd himself away . Joh. 5 13 But in the Temple afterward they met ; Joh. 5 14 Now thou art well ( said Jesus ) do'nt forget This mercy of the Lord : offend no more , Lest thou be worse than e're thou wast before . Then went the man and told the Jews , he found Joh. 5 15 That Jesus was the person made him sound . With Jesus therefore hotly they contest , Joh. 5 16 For violating of Gods holy Rest . Acts 17. 28. My God ( said he ) and Father worketh still : Joh. 5 17 I also work [ according to his will . ] Then did they seek to kill him ; and the rather , Joh. 5 18 Because he made th' Eternal God his Father . The Son ( said he ) does what the Father does : Joh. 5 19 His son he loves ; his Son He all things shows . Joh. 5 20 To him he will his wondrous power give ; Joh. 5 21 That he shall also cause the dead to live . Men he must judge : that men to him may shew Joh. 5 22 The same respect , as unto God is due . Joh. 5 23 Whoso believeth God , believeth me : Joh. 5 24 And he that doth , shall live eternally . They that are dead shall shortly hear my call , Joh. 5 25 Who am ( like God ) a spring of life to all . Joh. 5 26 And unto me the last discerning fan Phil. 2. 8 , 9. Joh. 5 27 Is given , as I am the Son of man . My voyce ( I say ) shall open ev'ry grave ; Joh. 5 28 Some to condemn , and othersome to save : Joh. 5 29 According to the right'ous firm decree Joh. 5 30 Of Him that gives me this authority . This record of my self is weak ( say you . ) Joh. 5 31 But John hath fully prov'd it to be true . Joh. 5 32 Whose testimony ( yet ) I could have waved ; Joh. 5 33 But that ye might believe , and so be saved . Joh. 5 34 He was a candle burning very bright , Joh. 5 35 And ( for a while ) ye lov'd to see his light . But I have greater witnesses than John ; Joh. 5 36 To wit , the works I have divinely done . And God himself from heaven witness bore ; Joh. 5 37 Whose voyce was never heard of you before . But if my Fathers words had been believ'd ; Joh. 5 38 Whom he hath sent , you would have soon receiv'd . Search but the Scriptures , and you 'll plainly see , Joh. 5 39 That they are they which testify of me ; How that I am that Life-infusing Prophet : Joh. 5 40 But ye refuse to be partakers of it . 'T is not my self I honour , but the Lord , Joh. 5 41 Whom ( in rejecting me ) ye have abhorr'd . Joh. 5 42 If a seducer comes , and humours you ; Joh. 5 43 Whate're he saies , is still accounted true . But how can ye believe , that seek and love Joh. 5 44 Rather applause from men , than from above ? I 'll not accuse you unto God : ye must Joh. 5 45 By Moses's law be judg'd , wherein ye trust . Of Me did Moses write ; you 'ld Me believe , Joh. 5 46 Did ye but credit unto Moses give . But if ye do'nt believe what He did write , Joh. 5 47 How can ye Me believe [ whom thus ye slight ? ] Lev. 23. 10-17 .

2. Now on the Sabbath which they call First-second Mat. 12 1 Mar. 2 23 Luk. 6 1 ( From second Paschal seven such were reckon'd ) Jesus's Disciples pluckt the ears of Corn : Which ought ( the Jews said ) then to be forborn . Mat. 12 2 Mar. 2 24 Luk. 6 2 Have ye not read ( said Christ ) what David did , Mat. 12 3 Mar. 2 25 Luk. 6 3 When he and his ( being very hard bestead ) Were by Abimeleck admitted guests Ex. 19. 32 , 33. 1 Sam. 21. 6. Mat. 12 4 Mar. 2 26 Luk. 6 4 To consecrated shew-bread of the Priests ? Why don't ye also of the Priests complain , Mat. 12 5 How by their works the Sabbath they prophane ? If , for the Temples use , ye say , they are ; Mat. 12 6 I 'm greater than the Temple is by far . But God loves Mercy more than sacrifice : Mat. 12 7 Consider this , and you 'll be less precise . This Rest was made for mankinds benefit ; Mar. 2 27 And not to lose their health by keeping it . I am moreover Lord o' th' Sabbath day ; Mat. 12 8 Mar. 2 28 Luk. 6 5 [ Can temper , change , or take it quite away . ]

3. As Jesus taught another time , there came Mat. 12 9 Mar. 3 1 Luk. 6 6 A man , whose wither'd hand had made him lame . The Jews then ( willing to accuse him ) say , Mat. 12 10 Mar. 3 2 Luk. 6 7 Is healing lawful on the Sabbath day ? Stand in the midst ( said Jesus to the creeple ) Mar. 3 3 Luk. 6 8 What one of all this superstitious people , Mat. 12 11 That hath a sheep new fallen in a pit , Will not upon this day deliver it ? Man is by far more pretious : if we can , Mat. 12 12 Mar. 3 4 Luk. 6 9 Can save and will not , we destroy the Man . What say ye now to this ? what is 't ye say ? Is healing lawful on the Sabbath day ? Then did he ( when they answer'd not ) express Mat. 12 13 Mar. 3 5 Luk. 6 10 Anger and grief at their hard-heartedness : And bad the man stretch forth his wither'd hand , Which was restor'd again at his command . At this , the Pharisees ( with madness fill'd ) Mat. 12 14 Mar. 3 6 Luk. 6 11 Straightway consult which way to get him kill'd . But Jesus knowing their Herodian hearts , Mat. 12 15 Mar. 3 7 Went tow'rd the Maritime remoter parts . Yet from all parts the people thither came , Mar. 3 8 When once they heard of his all-healing Name . Mar. 3 9 So that a ship was fain to wait upon him : So out of measure did the people throng him . For with a touch he healed all their evils , Mar. 3 10 And with a word cast out the foulest Devils ; Mar. 3 11 And charg'd them not to make him known : hereby Mat. 12 16 Mar. 3 12 Fulfilling of Isaiahs prophecy , My chosen and beloved servant shews Is. 42. 1. Mat. 12 1● Judgement as well to Gentiles as to Jews . He shall not make a puther or a noise , Mat. 12 19 Nor in the streets shall any hear his voice . He shall not break the reed already cleft ; Mat. 12 20 Nor quench the flax , where spark of hope is left ; Till he compleat his Gospel-Right ' ousness : Till Gentiles this Victorious Judge confess . Mat. 12 21

4. About this time the Lord abode in pray'r Mar. 3 13 Luk. 6 12 All night upon a mountain , to prepare His Ordination . When the Sun drew near , Mar. 3 14 He summons his Disciples to appear : Whence he so many for Apostles marks , Luk. 6 13 As th' antient Jewish Church had Patriarks : To be his near attendants , and disperse Th●se joyful tidings through the universe . Ease to restore to those that were dis-eas'd , , Mar. 3 15 And to recover whom the Devil seiz'd . Peter and Andrew , James and John ( two pairs ) Mat. 10 2 Mar. 3 16 Luk. 6 14 And these two last he called Thunderers ; Mar. 3 17 Then Philip , Thomas , and Bartholomew , Mat. 10 3 Mar. 3 18 Luk. 6 15 Levi ( th' Exciseman ) alias Matthew , Alph●us's Son Jac●bus was another , And Judas ( call'd Thaddeus ) Jamcses Brother , Si●o● the Canani●● ( or else Zelotes , ) Mat. 10 4 Mar. 3 19 Luk. 6 16 Lip-holy Judas ( call'd Iscariotes ) Whose thievery and avarice ( in th' end ) To 's Master made him prove a trait'rous fiend . With these the Lord descended to the plain , Luk. 6 17 Where met him all the multitude again : Luk. 6 18 And they that were diseas'd , or were possest , Luk. 6 19 All of them had their grievances redrest . Then into th' house he went ; but had no leisure Mar. 3 20 To eat or drink : they throng'd so out of measure . And some went forth to stop the multitude : Mar. 3 21 For this ( they said ) was boisterous and rude .

5. Seeing them come so thick , on that account Mat. 5 1 Luk. 6 20 He went and preach'd this Sermon in the Mount. ( To his Disciples chiefly 't was addrest , Mat. 5 2 Though many things concerned all the rest . ) Blessed are they that are in spirit poor : Mat. 5 3 Heaven shall them enrich for evermore . Blessed are they that weep and mourn aright : Mat. 5 4 They shall be comforted with joy and light . Blest are the meek , that all the world enjoy ; Mat. 5 5 [ Whose inward peace no creature can annoy . ] Blest ( then ) are Mourners , Meek , and Poor in Spirit ? Who Comfort , Earth , and Heaven must inherit . Blest are the hungry and the thirsty Souls : Mat. 5 6 God shall their table spread , and fill their bowls . Blessed are those are mercifully given : Mat. 5 7 Mercy again shall they obtain from Heaven . Blest are the pure in heart , who God shall see . Mat. 5 8 Blest are the peaceful , Heavens Progeny . Mat. 5 9 Blessed are those that are my sufferers : Mat. 5 10 For the Celestial Kingdom shall be theirs , Mat. 5 11 Glory in wrongs ; for your reward is Glory : Mat. 5 12 Ye know they us'd the Prophets so before y● . Ye are as salt ; which , when the Savour's gone , Mat. 5 13 Is good for nought , and therefore trampled on . Ye represent a City built on high ; Mat. 5 14 Which ( while it is ) is obvious to the eye . Ye are as lights : which men use so to set , Mat. 5 15 That all the house may thence have benefit . So let your works shine forth , that men may gather Mat. 5 16 Thence , that ye have a true Celestial Father . Whose Law t'abolish never think I came ; Mat. 5 17 I came to 'stablish and enlarge the same . For Heav'n and Earth shall sooner pass away , Mat. 5 18 Luk. 16 17 Than e're one moral tittle shall decay . Whoso the least commandment violates Mat. 5 19 ( Repenting not ) ne're enters Heaven-gates . For if ye do no more than what is done Mat. 5 20 By factious Scribes and Pharisees y' are gone . Murder ( say they ) to judgement must be brought , Mat. 5 21 And so shall ev'ry rash and angry thought . Mat. 5 22 Which breaking out in vile opprobrious names , Shall have a greater doom and hotter flames . Offer not therefore any sacrifice , Mat. 5 23 Untill you 've reconcil'd your enemies . Mat. 5 24 And this do quickly , e're the Judgement 's past ; Mat. 5 25 Luk. 12 58 Before you are in horrid prison cast . Luk. 12 59 From whence ye cann't at liberty be set , Mat. 5 26 Untill y' have paid the utmost of the debt . 'T was said of old , All whoredom thou shalt flee : Mat. 5 27 I say a wanton thought's adultery . Mat. 5 28 If thy right eye or hand offend thee thus , Mat. 5 29 Condemn both them and all thy darling lusts . Mat. 5 30 Come rather lame , and sing in Heavens Quire ; Than alwaies flame , and howl in Hell entire . Mat. 5 30 Again , the Scribes transgress the antient laws , Suff'ring divorce for any trivial cause . Mat. 5 31 Mat. 5 32 Luk. 16 18 Except it be for fornication ; she , And he that weds her , act adultery . They also say , Let swearers pay their vow : But I no [ idle ] swearing can allow ; Mat. 5 33 By Heav'n or Earth , or by Jerusalem : Mat. 5 34 For God alone hath power over them . Mat. 5 35 Nor by thy head ; until thou canst turn gray , Or ( at thy pleasure ) turn thy age away . Mat. 5 36 Barely affirm , or barely else deny , In vulgar term , No , Nay , Yes , Yea or Y. Mat. 5 37 The law permits you to retaliate [ Yet not without the Publick Magistrate . ] Mat. 5 38 Be Ye ( if any buffet you ) , so meek , As ( rather than revenge ) turn th' other cheek . Mat. 5 39 If law 's pretended , and thy coat be gone ; Mat. 5 40 Two wrongs endure , before thou render one . And if compel'd ( by Messengers of State ) Mat. 5 41 To go a journey , be not obstinate . Give , to thy pow'r : and whosoe're would borrow . Mat. 5 42 When lend thou canst , delay not till the morrow . Ye know what hath been said [ by Pharisees ; ] Thy Neighbour love , and hate thine Enemies . Mat. 5 43 But I say Love , and Bless , and pray for those Mat. 5 44 That Hate you , Curse you , Are your bloody foes . For thus your Fathers rain and Sun give food , Mat. 5 45 As well to wicked persons as to good . If ye salute and love your loving Brothers , Mat. 5 46 What do ye more than Publicans and others ? Mat. 5 47 Imitate this perfection of Gods Love ; Mat. 5 48 [ And have his benediction from above . ] Touching your giving alms ; If ye regard Mat. 6 1 Applause of men , expect no more reward . Vain-glory makes the hypocrites proclaim it ; Mat. 6 2 And they receive the recompense they aim at . Be thou so private , it may scarce be known Mat. 6 3 To thee thy self , what thou thy self hast done . That He who sees the greatest secrecy , Mat. 6 4 May ( at the last ) reward thee openly . And when thou pray'st , pray not like those that do it Mat. 6 5 In greatest concourse , that the world may know it . But shut thy door ; be sure thou shalt be heard : Mat. 6 6 Thy private pray'r hee 'll publickly reward . Nor pray like heathens , o're and o're again ; Mat. 6 7 Who think their strings repeated must obtain . God knows before hand what ye have to say . Mat. 6 8 After this manner therefore you may pray : Mat. 6 9 Our Heav'nly Father , hallow'd be thy Name . Enlarge thy Kingdom , and confirm the same . Mat. 6 10 Grant that thy will we may fulfill in love , As it is done by ev'ry one above . Vouchsafe this day our daily bread to send us . Mat. 6 11 And pardon us , as we do those offend us . Mat. 6 12 Whate're the world , whate're the flesh or Devil Mat. 6 13 Tempting attempt , deliver us from evil . For thou art King of glorious pow'r [ and then Wilt still be so ] when time 's no more . Amen . Luk. 11 1 ( This form he also gave , when ask'd by one For such a form , as others had of John . ) Luk. 11 2 Pardons ( said he ) are so bestow'd upon you , Mat. 6 14 Luk. 11 3 As you your selves do pardon those that wrong you . Mat. 6 15 Luk. 11 4 Moreover , in your private fasts , sequester Mat. 6 16 That hypocritical affected gesture . Wash and anoint thy self : and shun their puther , Mat. 6 17 Who both reward and fast to one another . Fast not to men , but unto God ; and see , Mat. 6 18 If God do n't recompense thee openly . Lay up no treasure here for moth and rust ; Mat. 6 19 Luk. 12 33 And where ( for thieves ) ye know not whom to trust . Lay 't up in heav'n ; such things approach not thither : Mat. 6 20 Luk. 12 34 Your heart and treasure will be both together . Mat. 6 21 Both soul and body are directed well , Mat. 6 22 Luk. 11 34 If light in th' eye and in the judgement dwell . Luk. 11 35 But being clouded with blind avarice , Mat. 6 23 Luk. 11 36 How dismal an obscurity is this ! For God and Mammon are so opposite , Mat. 6 24 They cannot both be serv'd by mortal wight . Take then no thought for things to drink or eat : Mat. 6 25 Luk. 12 22 God gives you life ; he 'll ( surely ) give you meat . Luk. 12 23 He feeds the fowls , that neither reap nor sow : Mat. 6 26 Luk. 12 24 Are ye not better than the birds ( I trow ? ) But which of you take all the thought you can , Mat. 6 27 Luk. 12 25 Can make himself one whit the taller man ? Luk. 12 26 And then for clothes ; the lilies here ( ye know ) Mat. 6 28 Luk. 12 27 Nor toyl , nor spin ; yet see but how they grow ! That even Solomon in all his glory Mat. 6 29 Was not aray'd like one of these before y' . Be not so faithless as to think your Father Mat. 6 30 Luk. 12 28 Will cloath the grass , and not his children rather . Take then no thought for victuals or for suits : These are the chiefest care of heathen brutes . Mat. 6 31 Luk. 12 29 Your father knows ye cannot be without them : Ye need not be so anxious then about them . Mat. 6 32 Luk. 12 30 His kingdom first and Right'ousness pursue : The rest shall all be added unto you . Mat. 6 33 Luk. 12 31 My little flock , away with fears and cares : Your Fathers will hath made you Royal heirs . Luk. 12 32 Be not solicitous about to morrow : The present day is full enough of sorrow . Acts 4 34. Mat. 6 34 Rather give alms , let what ye have be sold : And so provide you bag● , that wax not old . Luk. 12 33 Judge not , and be not judg'd : for as ye judge , That judgement to receive ye must not grudge . Mat. 7 1 How canst thou hypocritically crie , Mat. 7 2 Of that same straw I 'll clear my brothers eye ; Mat. 7 3 When in thine own there is a beam ? Correct Mat. 7 4 Thy own waies first , and then let him be checkt . Mat. 7 5 To Cynick teeth expose not things divine ; Nor Diamond-doctrines to the feet of swine . Mat. 7 6 Although a friend at midnight may deny Luk. 11 5 To rise , and do his friend a courtesy ; Luk. 11 6 Yet if his friend be but importunate , He 'll rise and help him ( be it ne're so late . ) Luk. 11 7 Luk. 11 8 Be earnest in your pray'rs ; ask , seek , and knock ; Mat. 7 7 Receive , and find , and heaven-gates unlock . Mat. 7 8 Luk. 11 9 What man ( for bread ) will give his child a stone , Luk. 11 10 Or give him ( for a fish ] a scorpion ? Mat. 7 9 Luk. 11 11 Mat. 7 10 Luk. 11 12 If ye ( whose goodness comes from him ) do so , Mat. 7 11 Much more shall he his Ghostly gifts bestow . Luk. 11 13 Observe that gen'ral Law , to others do , Mat. 7 12 As ye are willing should be done to you . The broad way shun wherein the rabble treads , Mat. 7 13 Which unto death and so to ruine leads . Strive ( with a few ) to enter at the gate Mat. 7 14 That leads to life ; because 't is very streight . Beware of teachers cloath'd in woolly skin , Mat. 7 15 But are indeed as rav'nous wolves within ; Mat. 7 16 You 'll know them by their lives and by their lips : Mat. 7 17 'T is not a vine that beareth haws or heps . The root and fruit are both alike : the fruit Mat. 7 18 Will truly shew the nature of the root . And if the fruit be naught , the tree is good Mat. 7 19 For nothing but to find Hell-fire food . Mat. 7 20 Lord , Lord : will never into heav'n admit them , Mat. 7 21 Unless an holy life before hand fit them . For workers of iniquity will plead , Mat. 7 22 That in my name they 've often preach'd and pray'd , Cast Devils out , and many wonders done : Mat. 7 23 But then shall I disown them ev'ry one . Therefore all they that practise what they hear , Mat. 7 24 With prudence on a Rock their building rear . And all the storms and winds that beat and blow , Mat. 7 25 That firm foundation cannot overthrow . But they that never practise what they hear , Mat. 7 26 With folly on the sand their building rear : Which , when the storms and winds do beat and blow , Mat. 7 27 Luk. 6 49 With dreadfull fall they quickly overthrow . And when these sayings to an end were brought , Mat. 7 28 The people were amaz'd at what he taught : Who taught them with authority , and so Mat. 7 29 As feeble Scribes were never wont to do .

6. From thence to Capernaum Jesus went : Mat. 8 5 Luk. 7 1 And there the Elders of the Jews were sent , Luk. 7 2 To gain his will to heal a Captains servant . Mat. 8 6 Luk. 7 3 And they ( in their request ) were very fervent . Luk. 7 4 This man ( said they ) deserves it at thy hand : Luk. 7 5 He founded us a Church , and loves our Land . And as He went along with them , to cure him ; Mat. 8 7 Luk. 7 6 The Captain sent some friends of his , t' assure him , That he [ a Gentile ] was not fit enough Mat. 8 8 To harbour such a One within his roof . Therefore ( said he ) I durst not see my Lord : Luk. 7 7 I 'm sure of help , if thou but speak the word . For I ( though so inferiour a Commander ) Mat. 8 9 Luk. 7 8 Can make my men come hither or go yonder . Then Jesus ( turning to the people ) saith , Mat. 8 10 Luk. 7 9 All Isr'el hath afforded no such faith . Hell 's for the Jews ; when ( from the East and West ) Mat. 8 11 The heathens shall with Abraham be blest . Mat. 8 12 So they return'd , and ( as he told them ) found Mat. 8 13 Luk. 7 10 The paralytick man both safe and sound .

7. The next day after , Jesus went along Luk. 7 11 Tow'rd Naim City , with a mighty throng . And there he met ( without the City walls ) Luk. 7 12 A widows only sons sad funerals , Attended with much people of the place Condoling of her lamentable case . And at the sight his bowels did relent , Luk. 7 13 Weep not ( said he ) thy loss do I resent . When to the Bier he came , the bearers staid ; Luk. 7 14 Then did he touch the same , and thus he said ; Young man arise . He could not but obey , [ And op'en his eyes , that had been cold as clay : ] Then sitting up , he spake exceeding plain , Luk. 7 15 And Jesus gave him to his friends again . Great fear surpriz'd all those that saw the same ; Luk. 7 16 Who therefore prais'd the great Jehovahs Name : Because he had his people visited , And rais'd a prophet that could raise the dead . Which rumour quickly was divulg'd throughout Luk. 7 17 Judca and the Region round about .

8. John heard it too ; and sent to Christ , to know , Mat. 11 2 Luk. 7 18 Whether he were indeed the Christ or no. Mat. 11 3 Luk. 7 19 Now Jesus ( when the two disciples came ) Luk. 7 20 Was healing men possest , and blind , and lame . Luk. 7 21 Tell John ( said he ) what miracles are wrought , Mat. 11 4 Luk. 7 22 And how the Gospel to the poor is taught . Mat. 11 5 And blest is he that taketh no offence Mat. 11 6 Luk. 7 23 At this my Jew-despised exigence . Then Jesus ( when the messengers were gone ) Mat. 11 7 Luk. 7 24 Thus to his Auditours commended John : What went ye forth to see ? a wav'ring reed ? Mat. 11 8 Luk. 7 25 Or one arayed like the Royal seed ? What went ye forth to see ? a Prophet ? yea , Mat. 11 9 Luk. 7 26 No Prophet ever was so great as He. He 't is , of whom the Prophecy doth say , Mat. 11 10 Luk. 7 27 I send my Messenger , to clear thy way . And yet the meanest Gospel-minister Mat. 11 11 Luk. 7 28 Before this great Law-prophet I prefer . Till John the types and prophesies foretold , Mat. 11 12 Luk. 16 16 What Johns forefinger bids you now behold . Mat. 11 13 Come ye but hear and understand ; in summ , Mat. 11 14 This that Elias is , that was to come . Mat. 11 15 Yet few embrac'd his Gospel , save the worst ; Which have no right ( ye think ) but are accurst . Heathens and Publicans ( indeed ) conform Luk. 7 29 So thick , as if they Heaven meant to storm . But Pharisees and Lawyers have rejected Luk. 7 30 His good advice from God to them directed . What shall I say then to this peevish race , Mat. 11 16 Luk. 7 31 But what the boyes are wont i' th' market-place : Ye dance not at our merry pipe ; our ditty Mat. 11 17 Luk. 7 32 ( Though ne're so doleful ) will not move your pity ? For Johns austerity ye have opprest Mat. 11 18 Luk. 7 33 With infamy , as if he were possest : I that am free free and affable , have got Mat. 11 19 Luk. 7 34 The title of a Glutton and a Sot . But all true sons of Wisdom justify Both him and me from all your obloquy . Luk. 7 35

9. Then did the Lord their unbelief upbraid , Mat. 11 20 To whom his pow'r had chiefly been display'd . Wo to Cho azin , to Bethsaida wo ! Mat. 11 21 For Tyre and Sidon would have long ago Themselves in sack-cloth humbled , had they been Spectators of the things , that ye have seen . I tell you therefore , in the Judgement-day Mat. 11 22 A greater doom shall ye receive than they . In wonders Capernaum doth excell ; Mat. 11 23 And their neglect will thrust her down to hell . If Sodom and Gomorrah had enjoy'd them , That fire and brimstone had not yet destroy'd them . I tell you therefore , in the Judgement-day Mat. 11 24 She shall receive a greater doom than they . Thanks to my Father , Lord of Heav'n and Earth , Mat. 11 25 Who slightest men of parts and noble birth ; And dost these mysteries to Children shew : Because it is thy pleasure so to do . Mat. 11 26 Thou hast deliver'd ev'ry thing to me ; Mat. 11 27 And I am fully known to none but thee : And so thy glorious person is conceal'd Only to me and thorow me reveal'd . Come unto me , all ye that are opprest ; Mat. 11 28 Come unto me , and I will give you rest . Submit your selves to this my Discipline : Mat. 11 29 'T will prove the best and sweetest Anodyne . [ I do not tyrannize with rig'rous might : ] Mat. 11 30 My yoke is easy and my burden light .

10. About this season ( being invited ) he Luk. 7 36 Lay down to dinner with a Pharisee . A woman of the City thither came Luk. 7 37 ( Whose life had gain'd her a notorious name ) And brought ( within an Alabaster pot ) The delicatest ointment could be got . She knee●'d behind his feet ; and when they were Wash'd with her tears , she dri'd them with her hair Luk. 7 38 Then ( having kist them ) with her oyl so sweet Bath'd his beloved , well-beloved feet . The Pharisee ( observing what was done ) Wonder'd that Jesus let her thus alone . Luk. 7 39 Were this ( thought he ) a Prophet ( as they deem ) He would have known , who 't is that toucheth him . Simon ( said Jesus ) somewhat I should say . Luk. 7 40 Master ( said Simon ) let me hear 't , I pray , Two men ( said He ) to pay to One were bound , Luk. 7 41 One twenty shilling , th' other twenty pound : And when they had not wherewithal to pay , Luk. 7 42 He cancelled and threw the bonds away . Which of the two ( dost ' think ) will love him most ? Why , he by whom the greatest summ was lost . Luk. 7 43 Thou' rt in the right ( said Christ . ) Now do but see , How very different your dealings be . Thou did'st me not with common water greet : Luk. 7 44 Her penitential tears have washt my feet . My cheek with common kiss thou didst not greet : Luk. 7 45 She hath not yet left kissing of my feet . My head with common oyl thou didst not greet : Luk. 7 46 Her pleasant ointment hath persum'd my feet . Her sins are pardon'd , which she knew were many : Luk. 7 47 Though thou ( perhaps ) dost think thou hast not any . Then he addrest himself to her , and said , Luk. 7 48 Thy sins are pardon'd , all thy debts are paid — . This startled all the rest that were at dinner : Luk. 7 49 What man ( said they ) can thus discharge a sinner ? — The Faith ( said Christ ) hath gain'd thee this release : Luk. 7 50 And therefore ( Daughter ) go thy way in peace .

11 Jesus went ( after this ) from town to town Luk. 8 1 ( With his Apostles ) preaching up and down . And certain gratefull women bore his charge , Luk. 8 2 Whom He from evil spirits set at large . Mary ( from whom went seaven ) and Susannah , Luk. 8 3 Wish Herods steward Chuza's wife Joanna .

12. Then brought they one possest , both dumb and blind : Mat. 12 22 Luk. 11 14 But at his word the Devil soon resign'd . So that the people were amaz'd ; and gave it Mat. 12 23 For granted , He was Christ ( the Son of David . ) But Scribes came thither from Jerusalem , Mat. 12 24 Mar. 3 22 Luk. 11 15 ●hose Hellish malice made 'em thus blaspheme ; ●e beats the Devils down but with a club ●hat's borrow'd of their Grand-fire Belzebub . Housen ( said Christ ) or Kingdoms , that divide Mat. 12 25 Mar. 3 23 Luk. 11 17 ●hemselves against themselves , cann't long abide . Mar. 3 24 ●f Devils thus among themselves contend , Mat. 12 26 Mar. 3 25 Luk. 11 18 ●oon will their self distracted Kingdom end . Mar. 3 26 You think your own Exorcists do it by Mat. 12 27 Luk. 11 19 The power of Gods spirit : why not I ? But if I do , then am I Davids son ; Mat. 12 28 Luk. 11 20 Ye may be sure , that Kingdom is begun : ● ruine Satans plots , I bind his hands ; Mat. 12 29 Mar. 3 27 Luk. 11 21 ● vanquish vice , wherein his Kingdom stands . Luk. 11 22 And he that helps me not to beat him down , Mat. 12 30 Luk. 11 23 Hinders th' advancement of my Royal Crown . All sin may be forgiven whatsoever : Mat. 12 31 Mar. 3 28 Luk. 12 10 But this malicious Blasphemy shall never . Whoe're imputes what Heavens Holy Spirit Mar. 3 29 Mat. 12 32 Works , unto Hells black art , shall Hell inherit . Mar. 3 30 Show me the fruit , I know the tree : and so Mat. 12 33 These wicked words your wicked hearts do show . For from the fountain of the heart doth spring Mat. 12 34 Both ev'ry good and ev'ry evil thing . But at the last men must a reck'ning make Mat. 12 35 For all the idle words they ever spake . And then thy sound or thy corrupted breath Mat. 12 36 Will prove a savour unto life or death . Mat. 12 37

13. Some then desired him a sign to shew , Mat. 12 38 Luk. 11 16 Whom Jesus thought not fit to yield unto . Ye shall e're long ( said he ) have such a one , as Mat. 12 39 Luk. 11 29 Was once prefigur'd in the Prophet Jonas . As the third day gave him his second birth , Mat. 12 40 Luk. 11 30 So then shall I forsake the teeming earth . Luk. 11 31 Those Ninevires condemn this stubborn race : Mat. 12 41 Luk. 11 32 For here 's a Greater in their Prophets place . The Southern Queen condemns you ev'ry one : Mat. 12 42 For here 's a Greater than King Solomon . I have begun to cast your Devil out ; Mat. 12 43 Luk. 11 24 Who roving solitarily about , At length returns , and [ at the open door ] Mat. 12 44 Luk. 11 25 Espies his house deck● better than before : Then with a seav'n-fold power will he venture Mat. 12 45 Luk. 11 26 ( To your eternal ruine ) to reenter .

14. While yet he spake , his Brethren and his Mothe● Mat. 12 46 Mar. 3 31 Luk. 8 19 Could not come near ; they throug'd so one another . Then was he told by those that stood about , Mat. 12 47 Mar. 3 32 Luk. 8 20 Thy Mother and thy Brethren are without , dee● And fain would speak with thee . But whom d' ye Mat. 12 48 Mar. 3 33 To be ( said he ) my kindred ? I esteem These men my nearest and my dearest kin , Mat. 12 49 Mar. 3 34 Which have my faithfullest Disciples bin : Luk. 8 21 He that obeys my Father , is my Brother ; Mat. 12 50 Mar. 3 35 And she likewise , my Sister and my Mother . How blessed ( said a woman ) is the womb Luk. 11 27 And paps , from whence thy nourishment hath come ● Yea , blest are they ( said He ) a great deal rather , Luk. 11 28 Which hear and do the will of God my Father .

15. That very day did he from ship-board teach Mat. 13 1 Mar. 4 1 Luk. 8 4 Great multitudes of people on the Beach . Mat. 13 2 Mar. 4 2 A husbandman ( said he ) w●nt out to sow ; Mat. 13 3 Mar. 4 3 Luk. 8 5 And some seed fell , where people us'd to go : Mat. 13 4 Mar. 4 4 Which lying open to the fowls , they came And very greedily devour'd the same . Some fell upon a ground of stone , and there Mat. 13 5 Mar. 4 5 Luk. 8 6 The upstart blade was quickly made appear : Mat. 13 6 Mar. 4 6 But when the sun grew hot , it wither'd quite ; Because the rooting was so very slight . Some fell ( again ) upon a ground of thorn , Mat. 13 7 Mar. 4 7 Luk. 8 7 Which overpowered and choak'd the corn . Some falling on a good and fertile soil , Mat. 13 8 Mar. 4 8 Luk. 8 8 Did variously reward the plowmans toyl . He that hath got an ear to hear , may hear : Mat. 13 9 Mar. 4 9 [ But all have not an understanding ear . ] Then his Disciples askt him , why he spoke Mat. 13 10 Mar. 4 10 Luk. 8 9 So Euigmatically to the flock . Because ( said he ) to you alone 't is given , Mat. 13 11 Mar. 4 11 Luk. 8 10 To understand the mysteries of heaven . They that do know and practise , shall have more ; Mat. 13 12 Others shall lose the things they had before . So these that think they have both eve and ear , Is. 6. 9. Mat. 13 13 Indeed and truth do neither see nor hear . So said Isaiah to this harden'd land ; Mat. 13 14 Hear ye and see , but nothing understand . In judgement are they blind , and so gross-hearted ; Mat. 13 15 Mar. 4 12 Lest they should understand and be converted . Ye hear and see , what all the Prophets could Mat. 13 16 Nor hear nor see , though very sain they would . Mat. 13 17 Hear then this parable more plain exprest ; Mat. 13 18 Which is ( indeed ) amongst the easiest . Mar. 4 13 ●he Preacher sows the word of God ; and they Mat. 13 19 Mar. 4 14 Luk. 8 11 Which do not understand it , are th' high-way : Luk. 8 12 ●ecause their hearts do not the seed admit , Mar. 4 15 ●he foul-mouth'd Prince o' th' air devoureth it . ●hat which the stony-ground receives with joy , Mat. 13 20 Mar. 4 16 Luk. 8 13 ●he heat of persecution will destroy . Mat. 13 21 Mar. 4 17 ●he thorns and briars ( where the seed was hurld ) Mat. 13 22 Mar. 4 18 Luk. 8 14 ●oint out the cares and riches of the world . Mar. 4 19 ●n solid , honest hearts the word takes root , Mat. 13 23 Mar. 4 20 Luk. 8 15 And ( more or less ) it bears a pretious fruit . The Earthly Heaven ( said the Lord again ) Mat. 13 24 ●s like a field that bears the choicest grain . ●ut while the farmer dreams of no such matters , Mat. 13 25 ●ome envious hand or other darnel scatters . And when the Corn and that begin t' appear , Mat. 13 26 Who ( say the servants ) sow'd the darnel here ? Mat. 13 27 None but an enemy ( quoth he ) would do 't . Mat. 13 28 Shall we ( say they ) advance it by the root ? No ( saith the Master ) lest ye hurt the corn : Mat. 13 29 Until the harvest let it be forborn . And then the reapers ( whom I use to hire ) Mat. 13 30 Shall house the wheat , and hurl the weed in fire . Again , the word dispens'd aright ( said He ) Mar. 4 26 Is like to seed that grows insensibly . Mar. 4 27 Whose fruit of Grace ( which no device can blast ) Mar. 4 28 Comes to a Glorious harvest at the last . Mar. 4 29 Again , my Kingdom 's like a mustard-seed , Mat. 13 31 Mar. 4 30 Luk. 13 18 That yields a tree wherein the birds may breed . Mar. 4 31 Luk. 13 19 From small beginnings it will greatly grow ; Mat. 13 32 Mar. 4 32 Luk. 13 20 Just as the leven spreads among the dough . Mar. 4 33 Luk. 13 21 In such plain parables ( and yet sublime ) Mat. 13 33 Mar. 4 34 He couch'd his Doctrine all at that same time . Mat. 13 34 Fulfilling what the Psalmist once foretold , Mat. 13 35 Ps. 78. 2. I 'll parables declare both dark and old . Then the Disciples pray'd him to explain Mat. 13 36 The meaning of the Darnel and the Grain . Mat. 13 37 The Grain ( said he ) are You , whom I have sown ; Mat. 13 38 The Ray's the off-spring of the wicked One . Mat. 13 39 Which in the final harvest of the world Mat. 13 40 Shall by the Angels into Hell be hurl'd . Mat. 13 41 And then the Right'ous like the Sun shall shine , Mat. 13 42 They that can hear , let them their ear incline . Mat. 13 43 He that hath found where treasure is conceal'd , Mat. 13 43 Sells all he hath and purchases the field : So is the Gospel . So a Merchant-man Mat. 13 44 Makes all the mony , all the means he can , Mat. 13 45 To gain a costly diamond ; to gain Mat. 13 46 What doubly will reward his cost and pain . 'T is like a Net enclosing great and small ; ( All are enclosed , because they 're fishes all : ) Mat. 13 47 But on the shore their good or bad condition Mat. 13 48 Must undergo the Fishers inquisition . And so the Angels at the latter day Shall save the good , and throw the bad away . Mat. 13 49 Then Jesus ask'd his Scholars , if they thought Mat. 13 50 These things intelligible , which he taught . Mat. 13 51 They answer'd , Yes , all this we understand . Take notice then ( said he ) of this command ; Mat. 13 52 Lay safely up ( for treasure ) all you 've heard , Be like to Scribes for Heaven well prepar'd ; Or like to skilfull Houshoulders , that shew ( Upon occasion ) things both old and new . Who lights a candle , to be covered Mar. 4 21 Luk. 8 16 Beneath a narrow bushel or a bed ? All that I tell you here , must come to light : Mar. 4 22 Luk. 8 17 All must be made appear to all mens sight . Ye that can hear , to this incline your ear : Mar. 4 23 Take special heed both what and how ye hear . Mar. 4 24 Luk. 8 18 Look how much care and diligence ye take , So much the greater profit will ye make . Gifts well employ'd the Lord intends to bless ; Mar. 4 25 Which not employ'd must needs grow less and less .

16. Now when the ev'ning came , he bad , them make Mat. 8 23 Mar. 4 35 Luk. 8 22 Tow'rd th' other side of this Tiberian lake . Mar. 4 36 And being under sail , the wind and sea Mat. 8 24 Mar. 4 37 Luk. 8 23 Were like to cast the ships and them away . They ( as their sacred anchor ) flee to Him : Mat. 8 25 Mar. 4 38 Luk. 8 24 Carest thou nothing , if we sink or swim ? He then awoke , and ( rising from his pillow ) Mat. 8 26 Mar. 4 39 Rebuk'd the wind , and calmed ev'ry billow : Luk. 8 25 Chiding their fluctuating faith . And they Mat. 8 27 Mar. 4 43 Wonder'd to see th' imperious wind obey . Mar. 4 41

17. Now to the place of Gaderines he comes : Mat. 8 28 Mar. 5 1 Luk. 8 26 Where two Demoniacks met him from the tombs . One was so fierce and fell , his furious hands Mar. 5 2 Luk. 8 27 Snapt ( like a twined thread ) the strongest bands : Mar. 5 3 Ranging about the Hills and Monuments , Mar. 5 4 Yelling , and lancing of himself with flints . Mar. 5 5 Christ at a distance he beheld and knew , Mar. 5 6 Luk. 8 28 And prostrate at his feet himself he threw . Jesus ( said he ) thou Son of God , be gone ; Mat. 8 29 Mar. 5 7 And ( by the Great Jehovah ) let m' alone : Let me alone ; confine me not as yet Within that bottomless and easeless pit . For He had said , come forth thou fiend [ so mad : ] Mar. 5 8 Luk. 8 29 Asking ( besides ) what kind of name he had . Mar. 5 9 Luk. 8 30 I have ( said he ) as large a name as any : Legion I 'm call'd , for truly we are many . Pray let us not be utterly cashier'd : Mar. 5 10 Luk. 8 31 Grant us possession of that swinish herd . Mat. 8 30 Mar. 5 11 These were about two thousand there at grass : Mat. 8 31 Mar. 5 12 Luk. 8 32 And into them ( by Jesus ' leave ) they past . Then running down a place exceeding steep , Mat. 8 32 Mar. 5 13 Luk. 8 33 The dirty swine were drowned in the deep . And when the hogherds saw 't , away they fled , Mat. 8 33 Mar. 5 14 Luk. 8 34 To tell the people how their cattle sped . To see this accident the people ran ; Mat. 8 34 Mar. 5 15 Luk. 8 35 And when they came , they saw the savage man Sit cloath'd and in his wits at Jesus' feet : And they were all astonished to see 't . But being informed what became of 's host , Mar. 5 16 Luk. 8 36 They prayed Jesus to depart the coast . Mar. 5 17 Luk. 8 37 So taking ship , the man would scarce forsake him , Mar. 5 18 Luk. 8 38 [ For fear the Legion again should take him . ] Go home ( said Christ ) fear no such future evil ; Mar. 5 19 Luk. 8 39 [ I can ( though absent ) guard thee from the Devil . ] Go ; let the mercies of the Lord be blazed . Mar. 5 20 He went ; and made Decapolis amazed .

18. Now after Jesus was again come o're , Mat. 9 1 Mar. 5 21 Luk. 8 40 He found the people waiting on the shore . A Ruler of the Synagogue then came Mat. 9 18 Mar. 5 22 Luk. 8 41 And worship'd Jesus ( Jairus was his name ) Lord , come ( said he ) and touch , and so recover Mar. 5 23 Luk. 8 42 My little Daughter that is given over . And as they both together went along , Mat. 9 19 Mar. 5 24 A certain woman crowded in the throng ; Mat. 9 20 Mar. 5 25 Luk. 8 43 Which had a flux for twelve long years endur'd , Spent all she had , and could not yet be cur'd . Mar. 5 26 I know ( said she ) I should be as I ought , Mat. 9 21 Mar. 5 27 Could I but touch this Great Physici'ans coat . Mar. 5 28 With much ado she reach'd the fringe or border , And straight perceiv'd her body was in order . Luk. 8 44 Then Jesus turn'd and ask'd , Who touch'd me thus ? Mar. 5 29 Peter reply'd , They throng both thee and us . Mat. 9 22 Mar. 5 30 Luk. 8 45 Some body hath ( said he , and look'd about ) Mar. 5 31 I find that healing vertue is gone out . Mar. 5 32 Luk. 8 46 And when the woman saw she was not hid ; She kneeling , trembling , told him what she did . Mar. 5 33 Luk. 8 47 Daughter ( said he ) thine own believing heart Was th' instrument of cure ; in peace depart . Mar. 5 34 Luk. 8 48 Then one of Jairus ' servants came , and s'ed , Thou need'st not trouble Him ; thy Daughter 's dead , Mar. 5 35 Luk. 8 49 Be not afraid ( said Christ ) do but believe ; Thou shalt thy daughter safe and sound receive . Mar. 5 36 Luk. 8 50 Then coming to the house , he suffer'd none To follow him , save Peter , James , and John . Mar. 5 37 Luk. 8 51 And hearing what a doleful din they kept , Mat. 9 23 Mar. 5 38 Luk. 8 52 He told them that the Dam'sel only slept . Mat. 9 24 Mar. 5 39 They laugh'd at that . Stand back ( said he ) give way ; And ( with her parents ) enter'd , where she lay . Mar. 5 40 Luk. 8 53 Dam'sel ( said he ) arise from off thy bed . Mat. 9 25 Mar. 5 41 Luk. 8 54 She did : and they were all astonished . Mat. 9 26 Mar. 5 42 Luk. 8 55 Now let her eat ( said he ) what meat she can : Mar. 5 43 Luk. 8 56 But let not this be known to any man .

19. And as he went from thence , two men implor'd . Mat. 9 27 His mercy , and to have their sight restor'd . Do ye believe indeed ( said he ) that this Mat. 9 28 Within my power is ? They answer'd , Yes . Then touching their benighted eyes , he saith , Mat. 9 29 Be 't to you both according to your faith . They saw : and he ( so far from all vain-glory ) Mat. 9 30 Bad them conceal , and not reveal the story . But they departed ; and ( wheree're they came ) Mat. 9 31 In all the country spread abroad his fame .

20. They brought him then a dumb Demoniack : Mat. 9 32 Who being dispossest , distinctly spake . Who ( said th' amazed people ) who can tell , When such a thing was seen in Israel ? Mat. 9 33 The Pharisees ( again blaspheming ) said , He casts out Devils by the Devils aid . Mat. 9 34

21. Jesus from thence ( with his Disciples ) went Mat. 13 54 Mar. 6 1 Where formerly his private life was spent . And as he taught , they wonder'd He should know Mat. 13 55 Mar. 6 2 Such things , who never had been bred thereto . Thus they were prejudic'd , because they knew Mat. 13 56 Mar. 6 3 Him , and his trade , and his Relations too . 'T is very true ( said he , that knew their mind ) Mat. 13 57 Mar. 6 4 Prophets at home worst entertainment find . Mar. 6 5 Your strange and monstrous unbelief hath hind'red Mat. 13 58 Mar. 6 6 My working miracles among my kindred .

22. Then Jesus went and preach'd about , and wrought Mat. 9 35 Wonders and cures in proof of what he taught : Pitying the feeble multitude , that were Mat. 9 36 Scatter'd like sheep without a shepherds care . The Crop is great ( said he ) and 't is as true , Mat. 9 37 That faithful , skilful workmen are as few . But pray to God , that he would send abroad Mat. 9 38 Labourers void of folly and of fraud . And now do , what I chose you twelve to do , Mat. 10 1 Mar. 6 7 Luk. 9 1 Perambulate the Land by two and two . Mat. 10 2 Pass by Samaritan and Heathen towns : Mat. 10 3 Seek ye the sheep that stray on Jewish downs . Mat. 10 4 This Doctrine preach , Christs kingdom is begun : Mat. 10 5 Luk. 9 2 Prove it by miracles , as I have done . Mat. 10 6 Cast out the Devils , cause the dead to live : Mat. 10 7 Ye freely have received , freely give . Mat. 10 8 Provide no money , no more cloaths ; ●o forth , Mat. 10 9 Luk. 9 3 Just as you are : your work is somew●●● worth . Mat. 10 10 Mar. 6 8 And tarry , when ye come to any Town ; Mat. 10 11 Mar. 6 9 In one good house ; and slit not up and down . Wish peace on such a house peace shall remain ; Mat. 10 12 Mar. 6 10 Luk. 9 4 From others it returns to you again . Mat. 10 13 If any Town your words or you disgust , Mar. 6 11 Luk. 9 5 Witness against them , shaking off their dust . Mat. 10 14 And in the judgment-day shall these have sorrow , Much more than those of Sodom and Gomorrah . Mat. 10 15 Ye go like sheep among the wolvish droves ; Be wise as serpents , harmless as the Doves . Mat. 10 16 Beware of men : to Councils they 'll accuse you ; And often in their Synagogues abuse you . Mat. 10 17 Before the Roman powers you 'll be led : ( And so the Gospel shall be further spread . ) Mat. 10 18 But trouble not your selves , what then to say : Your answer shall be ready at that day . Mat. 10 19 Mar. 6 12 Luk. 9 11 You answer not so much , as doth the spirit , Which from your Heav'nly Father ye inherit . Mat. 10 20 Luk. 9 12 A Brother will inform against a Brother : One seeming Christian will betray another . Mat. 10 21 None will endure you : but if you endure Mat. 10 22 To th' end , be sure you shall be then secure . When persecuted , flee from Town to town : Mat. 10 23 Before you 've done , I 'll poure my veng'ance down . Ye must not look to have the worlds good word , Mat. 10 24 When Him they so abuse that is your Lord . Mat. 10 25 Then fear them not : let nothing be conceal'd ; Mat. 10 26 What I have told you , must be all reveal'd . Proclaim aloud , whate're I whisper here : Mat. 10 27 Luk. 12 2 And do not body-burning Tyrants fear . Luk. 12 3 Fear him that can both heav'n and Earth controll , Mat. 10 28 Luk. 12 4 And bid hell-flames devour both body ' and soul . Luk. 12 5 'T is He , by whom your very hairs are told . Mat. 10 29 Luk. 12 6 Are not two sparrows for a farthing sold ? Mat. 10 30 Luk. 12 7 Not one of them drops down without your Father . Mat. 10 31 And will he not look after You much rather ? Own me before the world , and you I 'll own , Mat. 10 32 Luk. 12 8 Then when ye come before my Fathers throne . Deny me ( if you please ; ) I 'll you deny , Mat. 10 33 Luk. 12 9 Then when you come before his Majesty . For I am come to light a trying fire , Luk. 12 49 Whose kindling I most ardently desire . But I my self must first be dipt therein : Luk. 12 50 How am I st st●●●ghtned till it doth begin ! Think not that I am c●me to settle peace : Mat. 10 34 Luk. 12 51 For ( with the Gospel ) troubles will encrease . Through Satans malice it will set at strife Mat. 10 35 Luk. 12 52 Father and Son , the Husband and the Wife . Mat. 10 36 Luk. 12 53 And he that sets the dearest friend above me , Mat. 10 37 Luk. 14 26 I set him down for one not worthy of me . And so is he that beareth not his cross , Mat. 10 38 Luk. 14 27 And follows me ; although to 's outward loss . Now you 're precaution'd . Who begins a tower , Luk. 14 28 Before he weighs the utmost of his power ? For otherwise he gaineth but a jeer ; Luk. 14 29 Because he founded , what he could not rear . Luk. 14 30 Or what King goes to undertake a war , Luk. 14 31 Before he knows how strong his forces are ? But rather than unequally engage , Luk. 14 32 He 'll try to qualify the others rage . So ye beforehand on your losses think ; Luk. 14 33 That when your trial comes , ye may not shrink . He that loves life before the Gospels profit , Mat. 10 39 He shall for ever be deprived of it . But he that will expose his life for me , Shall live , and only lose mortality . Whoso receiveth you that bear my name , Mat. 10 40 Receiveth me , and Him from whom I came . And if to God and Me he hath regard , Mat. 10 41 He shall receive our Messengers reward . That cup of water which is given so , Mat. 10 42 Shall with eternal blessings overflow . So the Apostles went and preach'd about , Mat. 11 1 Mar. 6 12 Luk. 9 6 Healing with oyl , and casting Devils out . He ( in their absence ) travel'd up and down , Mar. 6 13 Preaching the word in Country and in Town .

23. Now Herod Antipas ( th' incest'ous beast ) Mat. 14 6 Mar. 6 21 Invited all his Gallants to a feast . And as the Daughter of Herodias Mar. 6 22 ( In dancing ) hugely pleased Antipas . He swore he 'ld grant ( that very day of 's birth ) Mat. 14 7 Mar. 6 23 What e're she askt , to half the Kingdoms worth . She askt her Mother , what she should demand ; Mar. 6 24 And this her wicked answer was at hand ; In thy demands ( my Daughter ) be no larger Mat. 14 8 Than John the Baptists head within a charger . So in she comes : My Lord ( said she ) I wish Mar. 6 25 The head of John the Baptist in a dish . The King was very loth ( at first ) to grant it ; Mat. 14 9 Mar. 6 26 But for the sake of 's oath she did not want it . For straight he sent an Executioner , Mat. 14 10 Mar. 6 27 To fetch his head [ and tongue ] to humour her . The maid received it , and carry'd forth Mat. 14 11 Mar. 6 28 T' her Mother more than all the kingdoms worth . When his Disciples heard of this disaster , Mat. 14 12 Mar. 6 29 They came and decently enterr'd their Master .

24 And Jesus' fame was now so much display'd , Mat. 14 1 Mar. 6 14 Luk. 9 7 That Herods conscience made him sore afraid . 'T is not ( said he ) Elias , talk not of it ; Mat. 14 2 Mar. 6 15 Luk. 9 8 Nor yet the soul of any other Prophet ; But He whose head was given for a Ball : Mar. 6 16 Luk. 9 9 His works will make my crime prove Capital .

25. Then came the Twelve , relating how they taught ; Mar. 6 30 Luk. 9 10 And also all the miracles they wrought . John's dead ( said he : ) we 'll step aside a while Mat. 14 13 Mar. 6 31 ( And leave this croud ) some half a dozen mile . Mar. 6 32 ( For now the train of people was so great , Mar. 6 33 They could not gain so much as time to eat . ) And having coasted to Bethsaida Downs , Mat. 14 14 Mar. 6 34 Joh. 6 1 He met a multitude from sev'ral towns : Which ( knowing of his going ) ran before , Joh. 6 2 And waited there his coming to the shore . And Jesus pity'd them , because they were Luk. 9 11 Like straying sheep without a Pastours care : And with spirit'al food began to feed them ; Joh. 6 3 Bestowing cures , as ev'ry one did need them . And tow'rd the ev'ning his Disciples come Mat. 14 15 Mar. 6 35 Luk. 9 12 Desiring him to send the people home . For here ( said they ) there 's nothing to be had ; Mat. 14 16 Mar. 6 36 And they have no provision ( good or bad . ) Phil'ip ( said he , to prove him ) where 's the meat , Mar. 6 37 Joh. 6 5 Which these my Auditours should have to eat ? Joh. 6 6 Five pound ( said Philip ) will not buy them bread ; Luk. 9 13 Joh. 6 7 For ev'ry one to put a bit in 's head . What have ye here ( said Jesus ) ? One reply'd , Mat. 14 17 Joh. 6 8 Five barly loaves , two little fish beside . Mar. 6 38 Joh. 6 9 Make them ( said he ) sit down in equal ranks : Mat. 14 18 Luk. 9 14 Joh. 6 10 And so they did . Th●n Jesus ( giving thanks ) Mar. 6 39 Luk. 9 15 Breaks to 's Disciples first , and them he wishes Mat. 14 19 Mar. 6 40 Luk. 9 16 Joh. 6 11 For to distribute both the bread and fishes . So the Disciples did , as Jesus will'd : Mat. 14 20 Mar. 6 41 And all the people are , and all were fill'd . Mar. 6 42 Luk. 9 17 Joh. 6 12 Let nought ( said he ) be lost ; first let them sup , Then look and gather all the fragments up . Which being done , of broken bread and meat Joh. 6 13 They had a dozen basket-full compleat . Mar. 6 43 When there had been five thousand men ( beside Mat. 14 21 Mar. 6 44 Women and Children ) fully satisfy'd .

26. And they were so transported with the thing ; Joh. 6 14 They call'd him Christ , & would have made him King But bidding his Disciples put to Sea , Mat. 14 22 Mar. 6 45 He left the company , and went to pray . Mat. 14 13 Mar. 6 46 Joh. 6 15 And in the mountain he was left behind , While they were strugling with the tide and wind . Mat. 14 24 Mar. 6 47 Joh. 6 16 But having row'd about a league , they spy'd Mat. 14 25 Mar. 6 48 Joh. 6 17 Almighty Jesus wa king by their side . Joh. 6 18 And they cry'd out , supposing 't was a sprite : Mat. 14 26 Mar. 6 49 Joh. 6 19 ( For now 't was past the middle of the night . ) But Jesus let them hear his voice , and said , Mat. 14 27 Mar. 6 50 Joh. 6 20 Cheer up , 't is I , ye need not be dismay'd . And Simon Peter answer'd , I● 't is thou . Mat. 14 28 Then call me to thee on the water now . Well , come ( said he . ) And Peter walked well , Mat. 14 29 Till's faith ( by storms and winds arising ) fell . Mat. 14 30 That sinking , he sank too ; and sore afraid Cry'd out amain to Jesus for his aid . Who did indeed ( with 's helping hand ) protect him ; Mat. 14 31 But for his unbelief he soundly checkt him . And they perceiving that it was the Lord , Joh. 6 21 With all their heart received him on board . When He came up , they had a calm ; and found Mat. 14 32 Mar. 6 51 Themselves arrived , whither they were bound . Then their astonishment was wonderful ; Mar. 6 52 ( For they forgot the loaves , they were so dull . ) And falling down before his feet , they cry , Mat. 14 33 Thou art indeed the Son of God most high . No sooner could their feet on ground be set , Mat. 14 34 Mar. 6 53 But known it was through all Gennesa●et : Mat. 14 35 Mar. 6 54 And notice given unto all diseased ; Mat. 14 36 Mar. 6 55 Who touching but his cloaths , were all released . Mar. 6 56

27. Now those five thousand tarry'd yonder still , Joh. 6 22 And thought next day to have him on the hill : Joh. 6 23 But then perceiving Jesus had forsook 'em , Joh. 6 24 They came to Capernaum for to look him . Rabbi ( said they ) which way didst thou come hither ? Joh. 6 25 ( Knowing there was no boat to bring him thither . ) Indeed ( said He ) 't is for the food ye got , Joh. 6 26 But for the miracle ye seek me not . Feed rather , that ye may for ever live : Joh. 6 27 Such food can I ( by my Commission ) give . And what 's requir'd of us ( said they again ) Joh. 6 28 That so we may that other food obtain ? Your duty is ( said Jesus ) now to yield Joh. 6 29 Assent to Him whom God hath sent and seal'd . What we beheld ( said they ) that 's not enough ; Joh. 6 30 We cannot yield without a greater proof . Ps. 78. 24. Our Fathers fed ▪ ( as by the Word appears ) Joh. 6 31 On Moses ' bread from Heaven fourty years . From God ( said he ) not Moses , came that fare ; Joh. 6 32 Nor from the highest Heavens , but the air . This is true bread , that comes from Heav'n indeed ; Joh. 6 33 And gives true life to all that truly feed . But still he carnally was understood : Feed us ( said they ) with this transcendent food . Joh. 6 34 I am ( said he ) this bread of life ; and he Joh. 6 35 Shall never hunger more , that feeds on me . But I , my words , and works are all rejected , By all that are not thereunto elected , Joh. 6 36 All that the Father gives me , shall believe : And all that come , I readily receive . Joh. 6 37 For I came down from Heaven , but to do His will that sent me hither unto You. Joh. 6 38 His will it is , that I should save all those Whom He hath given me , and nothing lose : Joh. 6 39 That I should life and Resurrection give Joh. 6 40 To all that see me , know me , and believe . This man from Heav'n ! said they to one another : Joh. 6 41 Did we not know his Father and his Mother ? Joh. 6 42 Leave murmuring , said Christ . None come to me , Except the Father draw them graciously . Is ▪ ●4 . 13. Joh. 6 43 By him alone to me they must be brought : Joh. 6 44 As Esay writes , Of God they shall be taught . Joh. 6 45 Not that the Father can be seen apart , Joh. 6 46 But by the Son , who fully knows his heart . They that believe on me , shall live for ever Joh. 6 47 I am that bread of life , that faileth never . Joh. 6 48 Manna preserved not alive the eaters : Joh. 6 49 This bread will free from Deaths enslaving fetters . Joh. 6 50 This bread's my flesh , my world redeeming flesh ; Joh. 6 51 Celestial bread , which doth the soul refresh . How can this man ( thought they ) bestow his flesh , Joh. 6 52 To feed our bodies , or our souls refresh ? Except ( said he ) by saith ye feed upon Joh. 6 53 My very flesh and blood , y' are dead and gone . But he that does do so , shall live for aye ; Joh. 6 54 And I will raise him at the latter day . For unto all that know but how to feed , Joh. 6 55 My flesh and blood are meat and drink indeed . They that do so , abide and live in me ; Joh. 6 56 And I in them to all eternity . Joh. 6 57 For so are they with me incorporated , Joh. 6 58 As I am one with Him that all created . This coming down from God , and bloody feast Joh. 6 59 Many disciples could not well digest . ( For in the Synagogue 't was all declar'd , Joh. 6 60 And therefore both by one and other heard . ) I know your murmuring , said he . Doth this Joh. 6 61 Within you raise so great a prejudice ? What if ye should the Son of man behold Joh. 6 62 Ascending thither where he was of old ? I am not to be understood so grosly : Mat. 6 63 I speak of feeding and of food more ghostly . But some of you believe not ; I foresaw them : Mat. 6 64 None come to me , except the Father draw them . Mat. 6 65 At that same word ( because he touch'd the sore . ) Mat. 6 66 Many drew back , and follow'd him no more . Will ye go too ( said Jesus to the Twelve ) Mat. 6 67 Will ye go too , and leave me to my self ? To whom ( said Simon Peter ) should we go ? Mat. 6 68 What other can eternal life bestow ? We know and are perswaded ev'ry one , Mat. 6 69 That Thou art God Almighty's only Son . How , ev'ry one ? said he . But twelve are chosen ; Mat. 6 70 And yet there is a Devil in the dozen . Judas Iscariot was meant by Christ ; Mat. 6 71 Him avarice to treachery entic'd .

CHAP. 5.

§. 1. NExt Passover He staid not long in Jury , Joh. 6 4 But shun'd at home their more enraged fury . Joh. 7 1 And from Jerusalem to Galilee , Mat 15 1 Mar. 7 1 There followed him both Scribe and Pharisee : Who took occasion , and with Jesus clash'd , Mat 15 2 Mar. 7 2 Because his servants are before they wash'd , ( For all the Jews do wash them very much : Mar. 7 3 Their vict'als otherwise they will not touch . So after marketing : and many more Mar. 7 4 Traditions of the Elders they adore . ) Wherefore ( said they ) do thy Disciples thus Mar. 7 5 Transgress traditions that are given us ? Is. 29. 13. Ye hypocrites ( said Jesus ) very well Mar. 7 6 Isaiah did concerning you foretel , This people draweth nigh me with their mouth , Their heart 's as far , as is the North from South . In vain they worship me , while thus they swerve Mar. 7 7 From my Commands , and mans ●mmands observe . Ex. 21. 17. The Law 's transgrest by this your superstition : Mat 15 3 Mar. 7 8 The Law 's betray'd by Presbyter-tradition . Mat 15 4 Mar. 7 9 God would have Parents honoured and owned ; Mat 15 5 Mar. 7 10 And he that curseth either , should be stoned : Mat 15 6 If now a man devote his wealth , he 's freed Mat 15 7 Mar. 7 11 From succouring his Parents in their need . Mat 15 8 Mar. 7 12 [ And ye account a curse as good as none , Mat 15 9 Mar. 7 13 Except it be by Tetragrammaton . ] Hearken ( said he to those that stood about him ) Mat 15 10 Mar. 7 14 Man is defil'd by nothing from without him : Things from within do really pollute . Mat 15 11 Mar. 7 15 You that have ears to hear , give ear unto 't . Mar. 7 16 When Jesus was again retired in , Mat 15 12 Mar. 7 17 Then his Disciples come and thus begin ; Dost thou not understand , how greatly thou Didst scandalize the Pharisees but now ' Mat 15 13 My Fathers plants ( said he ) shall thrive and grow , But others must expect a fatal blow . Let them alone , blind leaders of the blind ; Mat 15 14 Both one and th' other for the pit design'd . Explain it unto us ( said Peter then ) Mat. 15 15 Mar. 7 18 Are you ( said He ) as yet such silly men ? Mat. 15 16 Mar. 7 19 Do n't all ye eat pass through you to the draught ? Mat. 15 17 Mar. 7 20 But from the heart comes ev'ry evil thought , Mat. 15 18 Mar. 7 21 And word , and work . Now these the soul pollute : Mat. 15 19 Mar. 7 22 To eat with hands unwasht can never do 't . Mat. 15 20 Mar. 7 23

2. From thence departing , Jesus did arrive at Mat. 15 21 Mar. 7 24 The coast of Tyre ; but could not long be private . Thither a woman hearing of his fame Mat. 15 22 Mar. 7 25 ( Being a Greek-Syrophenician ) came , And very earnestly she did request Mar. 7 26 To have her Daughters Devil dispossest . He held his peace : then said th' Apostles , Sir , Mat. 15 23 This woman troubles us , pray answer her . I am to feed poor Israels sheep ( said he ) Mat. 15 24 I am not sent [ as yet ] to such as she . Lord help me ( then said she upon her knees ) Mat. 15 25 My Daughter grievously tormented is . The Children must be serv'd ( said he ) I can n't Mat. 15 26 Mar. 7 27 Throw bread to dogs , and let the children want . Truth Lord ( said she ) but yet the dogs may eat Mat. 15 27 Mar. 7 28 The scatter'd crumbs of either bread or meat . Woman ( said he ) thy faith is great ; receive , Mat. 15 28 Mar. 7 29 As thou desirest , as thou dost believe . So home she went , and found her dispossest Mar. 7 30 And laid upon the bed to take her rest .

3. Thence through Decapolis he past ; and there Mar. 7 31 They brought him one could neither speak nor hear . His healing hands they prayd him to impose : Mar. 7 32 ( Which ceremony Christ had often chose . ) Then ( going aside ) he touch'd his tongue with spittle , Mar. 7 33 And put his fingers in his ears a little . Then looking up to heav'n , he sigh'd , and sed , Mar. 7 34 In Syriak , Eth●athah ( be opened . ) The man both heard and spake : and Jesus charged Mar. 7 35 They should not let the rumour be enlarged . But they so much the more the matter blazed : Mar. 7 36 As being out of measure all amazed . His works ( said they ) are very good ( 't is clear ) Mar. 7 37 He makes the dumb to speak , the deaf to hear .

4. And being returned into Galilee , Mat. 15 29 He sate upon a mountain near the sea : Where at his feet were divers cast diseased ; Mat. 15 30 And ( to the peoples wonder ) all were eased . To see them walk and speak and see so well , Mat. 15 31 They glorify'd the God of Israël . And having tarry'd there about three daies , Mat. 15 32 Mar. 8 1 Then calling his Apostles , thus he saies ; I pitty this great multitude , whose vict'l Mar. 8 2 Is brought ( by this ) to none , or very little . I 'm loth to send them thus away , lest some Mar. 8 3 Should faint away , before they reach their home . How in this wilderness can we supply Mat. 15 33 Mar. 8 4 With bread ( said they ) so great a company ? What loaves are here ? said He. And when they knew , Mat. 15 34 Mar. 8 5 They told him seav'n , and little fish a few . Let them sit down ( said Jesus ) on the banks . Mat. 15 35 Mar. 8 6 They did . And Jesus ( having given thanks ) First breaks , and gives th' Apostles , whom he wishes Mat. 15 36 Mar. 8 7 So to deliver out the bread and fishes . Which those Disciples did , as Jesus will'd : Mat. 15 37 Mar. 8 8 And all the people ate , and all were fill'd . And the remains of what was blest by him , Mat. 15 38 Mar. 8 9 Fill'd seaven baskets to the very brim . Children and women having fed , beside Four thousand men compleatly satisfi'd .

5. From thence he sailed tow'rd Megiddo ; whither Mat. 15 39 Mar. 8 10 Came Pharisees and Sadduces together , Puft up with wrangling superstitious leaven , Mat. 16 1 Mar. 8 11 And fain would have him shew a sign from Heaven . Ye hypocrites ( said he ) ye weather-wise Mat. 16 2 Luk. 12 54 Prognosticatours of the various skies ! Luk. 12 55 The ev'ning's red ( say you ) the morning's gray ; Most hopeful tokens of a pleasant day ! Luk. 12 56 And can ye not discern that I am He , Mat. 16 3 Luk. 12 57 By all the certain signs ye hear and see ? This spurious brood shall never have a bigger , Mat. 16 4 Mar. 8 12 Than what the Prophet Jonas did prefigure .

6. So leaving them , he sailed back agen . Mat. 16 5 Mar. 8 13 Beware ( said he to his Disciples then ) Beware o' th' leaven of the Pharisees , Mat. 16 6 Mar. 8 14 And of the sly Herodian Sadduces . They thought he meant , At table do n't partake Mat. 16 7 Mar. 8 15 With such as they , whatever shift ye make . For they forgot to carry bread enough , Mat. 16 8 Mar. 8 16 And had in all the Vessel but a loaf . Why reason ye ( said he ) about your vict'l ? Mat. 16 9 Mar. 8 17 What! is your faith , or is your sense so little ? Mar. 8 18 Have ye forgot already how I fed Mat. 16 10 Mar. 8 19 So many thousand with so little bread , Mat. 16 11 Mar. 8 20 And so much left ? So then they understood , Mat. 16 12 Mar. 8 21 How that he spake of Doctrine , not of food .

7. A blind man ( at Bethsaida ) then was brought him : Mar. 8 22 To lay his hands upon him they besought him . And leading him without the town , he wett Mar. 8 23 His eyes with spittle , saying , see'st thou yet ? Some men I see ( said he ) but I should doubt Mar. 8 24 They were but trees , but that they walk about . Then Jesus , having strok'd his eyes again , Mar. 8 25 Bad him look up ; and then he saw most plain . Go to the place ( said Jesus ) where you dwell ; Mar. 8 26 Go not to th' Town , nor any Towns-man tell .

8. Then ( by Caesaria-Philippi ) He Mat. 16 13 Mar. 8 27 Luk. 9 18 Demanded , whom men reckon'd him to be . 2 Ma●● . 2 5. They answer'd , some say John , and some Elias , Mat. 16 14 Mar. 8 28 Luk. 9 19 And some ( again ) ark-hiding Jeremias , Or one of th' antient Prophets . But ( said he ) Mat. 16 15 Mar. 8 29 Luk. 9 20 What 's your opinion now concerning me ? Thou art ( said Simon Peter for the rest ) Mat. 16 16 The Christ , the Son of God for ever blest . Simon ( said he ) thou 'rt happy ; for to thee Mat. 16 17 My Father hath reveal'd this mystery . Rev. 21. 19. Joh. 20. 21. 1 Cor. 2. 8. Eth. 2. 20. Is 22. 22. Peter thou art a solid corner-stone , Mat. 16 18 For me to rear my future Church upon , Next unto me , shall ye so strongly arm it , That hellish force , and fraud shall never harm it . Whatever you my stewards here shall do , Mat. 16 19 The same is ratifi'd in Heaven too . But publish yet to no man , what I am : Mat. 16 20 Mar. 8 30 Luk. 9 21 [ Lest it obstruct the end for which I cam ' . ] For suffer at Jerusalem I must , Mat. 16 21 Mar. 8 31 Luk. 9 22 And leave ( within three dayes ) my fun'ral-dust . Nay , save thy self from bitter death ( said Peter ) Mat. 16 22 Mar. 8 32 For life is certainly a great deal sweeter . Get thee behind my back ( said Jesus then ) Mat. 16 23 Mar. 8 33 Thou adversary both to God and men : For to my sight thou art a sore offence , Because thou judgest all by humane sense . 'T is for the life of men : and ●o all they Mat. 16 24 Mar. 8 34 Luk. 9 23 That follow me , must follow me this way . Chuse life , you 'll see 't is only death ye chuse : Mat. 16 25 Mar. 8 35 Luk. 9 24 Lose life for me , your life ye shall not lose . What if the present-pleasant world ye gain , Mat. 16 26 Mar. 8 36 Luk. 9 25 And lose your souls in everlasting pain ? Mar. 8 37 Disown me now , and I shall you disown , Mat. 16 27 Mar. 8 38 Luk. 9 26 When seated on my great judicial throne . Which ( in a figure ) some that here do stand , Mat. 16 28 Mar. 9 1 Luk. 9 27 Shall see accomplish'd on this stubborn Land .

9. Next week the Lord a lofty hill ascended , Mat. 17 1 Mar. 9 2 Luk. 9 28 With none but Peter , James and John attended . And as he pray'd , before his pray'r was done , Mat. 17 2 Mar. 9 3 Luk. 9 29 Both he and 's raiment shined like the Sun . Then Mo●●s and Elias also came Mat. 17 3 Mar. 9 4 Luk. 9 30 ( Whose glory far out-shone the brightest flame ) And there with him discours'd [ to hearten them ] Luk. 9 31 About his suff'ring at Jerusalem , [ And of his kingdom , and the dreadful day , Luk. 9 32 Wherein he should his enemies repay . ] And as they were departing , Peter said , Mat. 17 4 Mar. 9 5 Luk. 9 33 'T were good for u● , if here we alway staid . We 'l make ( Sir ) if the motion pleaseth thee , Mar. 9 6 Three shady Tabernacles for you three . But while he spake at random , there appear'd Mat. 17 5 Mar. 9 7 Luk. 9 34 A glitt'ring cloud , which made them all afear'd . And those two Prophets in that booth so bright Were shadow'd from their almost-dazled sight . And then this voyce did God the Father send , Luk. 9 35 To this my well-beloved Son attend . Which threw them all upon their faces flat , Mat. 17 6 Affrighted and astonished thereat . Then Jesus came and touched them , and said , Mat. 17 7 Stand up all three , and be no more afraid . They ' rose , and looking up , espy'd no more Mat. 17 8 Mar. 9 8 Luk. 9 36 But Jesus barely , as he was before . Who strictly charg'd them to conceal from men Mat. 17 9 Mar. 9 9 What now they saw , until he ' rose agen . They all obey'd , but hardly apprehended Mar. 9 10 What this same rising from the dead intended . And as they were descending from the Hill , They told him how they had a scruple still : Why do the Scribes reject what we have heard Mat. 17 10 Mar. 9 11 ( Said they ) till first Elias hath appear'd ? Mal. 4. 5. That prophecy ( said he ) is very true : Mat. 17 11 Mar. 9 12 Elias came and went , before they knew . Mat. 17 12 Mar. 9 13 Whil'st here he was , they us'd him at their pleasure : And so must I receive the same hard measure . They then perceiv'd his meaning : for the aptest 1 King . 19. 10. Mat. 17 13 To represent Elias , was the Baptist .

10. Coming next day to th' other nine , he found them Mat. 17 14 Mar. 9 14 Luk. 9 37 With Scribes and many other people round them . But seeing Jesus , unto Him they ran , Mar. 9 15 And kindly to salute him they began . Ye busy Scribes ( said Jesus ) what 's the thing , Mar. 9 16 Which hath occasion'd all this reasoning ? Master ( said one among them ) here I come Mat. 17 15 Mar. 9 17 Luk. 9 38 And bring my only child both deaf and dumb . For ev'ry Moon the Devil thus torments him , Mar. 9 18 Luk. 9 39 And makes him foam , and fret , and fume , & rents him . I came to thy Disciples for redress : Mat. 17 16 Luk. 9 40 The raging fiend they cannot dispossess . O faithless men ( said he ) how long must ye Mat. 17 17 Mar. 9 19 Luk. 9 41 Be born withall ? go , bring the Lad to me . The Lad was brought , and seeing Christ before him , Mar. 9 20 Luk. 9 42 The Devil threw him on the ground and tore him . Christ askt him when this first befell his Son : Mar. 9 21 He told him , From a very little one . We often from the fire and water snatch him , Mar. 9 22 Where otherwise the Devil would dispatch him . But if thou canst do any thing ( Lord Jesus ) Commiscrate our miseries , and ease us . I can ( said Christ ) if thou canst but believe : Mar. 9 23 Believe , and thou maist any thing atchieve . And then with tears the man reply'd in brief , Mar. 9 24 Lord I believe , help thou mine unbelief . When Jesus saw they throng'd him round about Mar. 9 25 To see the end , he cast the Devil out . Mat. 17 18 Thou spirit deafand dumb ( said he ) resign For ever that possession there of thine . He did ; but first he roar'd , and rent him sore : Mar. 9 26 So that for dead the people gave him o're . But Jesus presently restor'd ( or rather Mar. 9 27 Gave ) health to him , and him unto his Father . Then Jesus from the company retir'd ; Mat. 17 19 Mar. 9 28 And those Apostles privately enquir'd . Wherefore ( although they were so many , yet ) They could not make one filthy fiend submit . For want ( said he ) of solid faith : for that Mat. 17 20 ( One grain thereof ) will lay a mountain flat . But some are so malicious and so mad , Mat. 17 21 Mar. 9 29 To faith ye must your pray'r and fasting add .

11. Privately thence ( when great astonishment Mar. 9 30 Luk. 9 43 Had fill'd that place ) through Galilee he went , Tow'rd Capernaum ; telling them again , Mat. 17 22 How He ( the Lords Anointed ) must be slain : Mar. 9 31 Luk. 9 44 And how his own Divinity would raise His body from the grave within three daies . Mat. 17 23 And though in pensive doubts they were involved , Mar. 9 32 Luk. 9 45 They durst not speak it out , to be resolved .

12. At Capernaum Peter was demanded , Ex. 30. 12 , 13. Mat. 17 24 Whether his Master paid ( as all the Land did ) The [ Temple - ] tax . Yes sure ( said he ) I 'll ask . But Christ spake first , and eas'd him of that task . Mat. 17 25 Simon ( said Jesus ) whom do Kings compel To pay them tribute , Sons or Strangers ? tell . Strangers ( I think ) said Peter . Then ( said He ) Mat. 17 26 I am the [ Great ] Kings Son , and so am free . But , no offence : go cast a hook i' th' water ; Mat. 17 27 A fish from thence shall mouthe a half-crown-stater . Give the Receivers that for me and thee : [ My power must supply my poverty . ]

13. Then calling his Disciples he would know , Mar. 9 33 What by the way they argu'd Con and Pro. At first they were asham'd to let him hear , How selfish and ambitious they were : Mar. 9 34 At last they state the Question thus ; When Christ Mat. 18 1 Luk. 9 46 Is once enthron'd , who shall of us be high'st ? The highest honour is confer'd ( said he ) Mar. 9 35 On him that hath the most humility . See but this lively Emblem of a Child : Mat. 18 2 Mar. 9 36 Luk. 9 47 Except ye be so humble and so mild ; And turn with sorrow from your proud ambition , Mat. 18 3 You are in no Christ-kingdom-like condition . Resemble these ; and he that harbours you , Mat. 18 4 Mar. 9 37 Luk. 9 48 Both harbours me and him that sent me too . — Mat. 18 5 Here he was interrupted now by John : Mar. 9 38 Luk. 9 49 We saw a man ( said he ) not long agone Cast Devils out in Jesus' Name , and we Forbad him , 'cause he doth not follow thee . No man can easily ( said Jesus ) carry Mar. 9 39 Luk. 9 50 Ny name , and yet be thought an adversary . If neither words nor works against us be , Mar. 9 40 Forbid him not ; he 's not an enemy . Then went he on . — Whoso in that regard Mar. 9 41 Shall give you drink , shall have a great reward . But whosoever shall offend or wrong Mat. 18 6 Mar. 9 42 The best of these that unto me belong , Had better have a mil-stone to him bound , Luk. 17 1 And in the deepest of the Sea be drown'd . Scandals will be : but wo to him by whom Mat. 18 7 Luk. 17 2 Scandals ( in doctrine or example ) come . Right hands and feet and eyes and all condemn , Mat. 18 8 Mar. 9 43 Rather than give the least offence by them . Mat. 18 9 Better come lame , and sing i th' winged Quire , Lev. 2. 13. Than alwaies flame , and yell in hell entire . There lives remorse , there men are alway dying : Mar. 9 44 There fiery salt preserves from putrifying . Mar. 9 45 Which to avoid , the word and spirit must Mar. 9 46 Now purge and purifie from ev'ry lust . Mar. 9 47 Salt's good ; but when the acrimony's gone , Mar. 9 48 Luk. 14 34 'T is hardly good enough to tread upon . Mar. 9 49 Luk. 14 35 So 't is with you : be savoury , be wise ; Mar. 9 50 And do n't ye peck out one anothers eyes . The Angel of the poorest Saint beholds Mat. 18 10 The face of Him who all the world controlls : [ Who gives his Angels charge to succour those That are oppressed , and suppress their foes . ] I came to seek and in the way to guide Mat. 18 11 Those wandring sheep that long have gone aside . One in a hundred being lost and found Mat. 18 12 Creates more joy than all the safe and sound . Mat. 18 13 So 't is our Fathers will , that we should cherish Mat. 18 14 The weakest in the flock , that none may perish . But if thou feest thy Brother in transgression , Mat. 18 15 Luk. 17 3 Reclaim him by a private admonition . If he persist , take one or two beside : Mat. 18 16 If still , then let the Church be certifi'd . And if he will not hear the Churches sense , Mat. 18 17 Let him be excommunicated thence . Say what they shall , or what they shall not do ; Mat. 18 18 That shall be loos'd or bound in heaven too . Rev. 3. 7. Is. 22. 22. I make you stewards by this gift of mine The keys of Doctrine and of Discipline Agree and pray ; my Father will agree Mat. 18 19 To answer those demands of two or three : Where e're they meet according to my will Mat. 18 20 And in my Name , there I am with them still . How oft at faults ( said Peter ) must I wink ? Mat. 18 21 Luk. 17 4 To pardon seaven is enough I think . Seaven ! ( said he ) yea seaventy times by seaven Mat. 18 22 He that repenteth is to be forgiven . A Monarch call'd his servants to account : Mat. 18 23 The debts of one t' a million did amount : Mat. 18 24 And when he could not pay , He gave command , Mat. 18 25 To selze upon his body , house , and land . But humbling of himself he 'scap'd : and met Mat. 18 26 A fellow-servant owing him a debt Mat. 18 27 Of fifty shillings ; took him by the throat , Mat. 18 28 Exacting present payment to a groat . Having it not , he threw him into jail : Mat. 18 29 His humbling of himself could nought prevail . Mat. 18 30 The other servants seeing this disaster , Mat. 18 31 Were sorry for 't , and went and told their Master : Mat. 18 32 Who sending for him ratled him for 's pains ; Mat. 18 33 And resecur'd him in his former chains . Mat. 18 34 So likewise shall my heav'nly Father do , Mat. 18 35 Luk. 17 4 If ye forgive not those that injure you . Th' Apostles [ thinking they were overcharged ] Luk. 17 5 Desired that their faith might be enlarged . True faith ( said he ) but like a mustard-grain Luk. 17 6 Would plant these Sycomores within the main . But as a servant sits not down to meat , Luk. 17 7 When just his work is done ( though ne're so great ) Till first he serve his Master , who ( I wiss ) Luk. 17 8 Is not beholden to his man for this : Luk. 17 9 So when y' have done whatever God commands , Luk. 17 10 Know that ye merit nothing at his hands .

14. The feast of Tabernacles being at hand , Lev. 23. 34. Joh. 7 2 His Brethren ( who believed not ) demand , Whether he would not let his works appear Joh. 7 3 In Jury , to his new disciples there . There 's none ( say they ) who fame and honour drive an Joh. 7 4 Affect ( like thee ) to be so very private . Joh. 7 5 You may ( said he ) go when you will ; but I Joh. 7 6 Expose my self not yet so publickly . Joh. 7 7 You 're safe enough , because you are belov'd : Joh. 7 8 Me the world hates , because by me reprov'd . Joh. 7 9

15. When they were gone , then Jesus follow'd them Joh. 7 10 ( But privately ) towards Jerusalem . ( This happen'd out , before he suster'd there , Luk. 9 51 But very little more than half a year . ) And passing through Samaria , in his name Luk. 9 52 Some w●n● to get things ready e're he came . But the first town refus'd to harbour them , Luk. 9 53 Because they worshipd at Jerusalem . Then John and James would fain have called down 2 King 1 10. Luk. 9 54 Elijahs flames , to burn the spiteful town . But turning back He sharply did reprove them , Luk. 9 55 Because a spirit of revenge did move them . I came to save ( said he ) and not to slay Luk. 9 56 So tow'rd another town they went their way .

16. One Scribe his service freely did present , Mat. 8 19 Luk. 9 57 And said he 'ld follow him , where e're he went . [ Wil t thou indeed ( said Jesus ) follow me ? Mat. 8 20 Luk. 9 58 Consider first my great necessity . ] Foxes have holes , and ev'ry bird a nest : I have not whereupon to take my rest . He calld another , who reply'd , I crave Mat. 8 21 Luk. 9 59 But leave to see my Father first in 's grave . Men dead in trespasses and sins ( said He ) Mat. 8 22 Luk. 9 60 May bury carcasses ; come follow me . Another askt his leave to go first home Luk. 9 61 And bid them there farewel , and then he 'ld come . Balk that ( said Christ ) your plow will run awry , Luk. 9 62 If back you look at ev'ry thing you spy .

17. Here He chose seaventy Disciples , whom Luk. 9 1 He sent by twos , where he himself should come . [ Such were their Orders , as were issu'd out To th' other twelve , when they were sent about . ] The crop is great ( said He ) and 't is as true , Luk. 9 2 That faithful , skilful workmen are as few . But pray to God that he would send abroad Labourers void of folly and of fraud . Like Lambs among the greedy Wolves I send you : Luk. 9 3 Go , let your prudent innocence defend you . 2 King . 4. 29. Go as you are : let not your work be hindred Luk. 9 4 By visiting acquaintance or your kindred . Whatever house ye enter , wish it peace ; Luk. 9 5 Wish that prosperity may there encrease . If it deserveth peace , peace shall remain : Luk. 9 6 If not , it shall return to you again . Go not from house to house : stay , drink and eat Luk. 9 7 Such as they give ; your work is worthy your meat . Luk. 9 8 Heall all distempers that ye light upon : Luk. 9 9 And tell them that Christs Kingdom is begun . If any town your words or you disgust ; Luk. 9 10 Witness against them , shaking off their dust Luk. 9 11 And in the Judgment-day shall they have sorrow Luk. 10 12 Exceeding that of Sodon and Gomorrah . Wo to Cho●azin , to Bethsaida wo ! Luk. 10 13 For Tyre and Sidon would have long ago Themselves in sack-cloath humbled , had they been Sspectators of the things which ye have seen . I tell you therefore , in the judgment-day Luk. 10 14 A greater doom shall you receive than they . In wonders Capernaum doth excell : Luk. 10 15 Neglect of them will thrust her down to hell . He that receiveth , or despiseth you , Luk. 10 16 Doth so to me , and him that sent me too .

18. Now at the feast the Jews were very busy Joh. 7 11 Enquiring after him , and said , Where is he ? Their murmuring concerning him was great : Joh. 7 12 Some call'd him an Impostour and a cheat ; He 's honest ( others said ) that's out of doubt , Joh. 7 13 But ( for the Jew● ) they durst not speak it out . About the middle of the feast he went Joh. 7 14 And taught at Church , to their astonishment . Where had he this ? ( said they ) 't is known to all , Joh. 7 15 His education hath been rustical . Jesus reply'd , This is not mine , but rather Deut. 18. 18. Joh. 7 16 Communicated to me of my father . If any man will do his will , he 'l know , Joh. 7 17 If this my Doctrine be of God or no. His Glory 't is , the which I aim at still ; Joh. 7 18 And therefore 't is according to his will . The Law is not by one of you fulfill'd : Joh. 7 19 Why therefore do ye seek to have me kill'd ? Who seeks to have thee kill'd ? thou 'rt mad ( said they . ) Joh. 5. 16. Gen. 21 4. Joh. 7 20 But he went on with what he had to say . Well may you my [ Bethesda ] work admire : Joh. 7 21 But must it also thus provoke your ire ? Your circumcising [ and chyrurg'ry ] is Lev. 12. 3. Joh. 7 22 A far more servile kind of work than this . Now if the Sabbath yield to Moses ( though Joh. 7 23 That Law 's a great deal antienter than so ) Why then should I be blam'd for making whole ( With but a word ) his body and his soul ? Judge right'ous judgement , both the deeds compare . Joh. 7 24 And you 'l be then less partial than you are . Then some o' th' Towns-men said , Is this not he Joh. 7 25 They seek to kill , that speaks thus openly And uncontroll'd ? Or do the Rulers know , Joh. 7 26 That he 's indeed the Christ ? that cann't be so . For we know whence He cometh , and of whom : Is. 53 8. Heb 7. 3. Joh. 7 27 But who can tell from whence the Christ shall come ? Jesus reply'd , Ye know me and my home ; Joh. 7 28 Although ye know not Him from whence I come . But I both know him , and of Him am known ; Joh. 7 29 For I and He that sent me are but one . Joh. 7 30 Then many men believ'd , and said , they thought Joh. 7 31 More miracles by Christ could ne're be wrought . Which greatly did enrage the Sanbedrim ; Joh. 7 32 Who therefore sent t' have apprehended him . Yet Heavens Council would not suffer it , Because his time to suffer was not yet . Yet but a little while ( said he ) and then Joh. 7 33 To him that sent me I return agen . Then ye may seek me , but shall never find me , Joh. 7 34 For I shall go , and leave you all behind me . Then said the Jews , How strangely this man speaks ! Joh. 7 35 Will he go teach the scatter'd heathen Greeks ? Where can he go , that we shall never find him ? Lev. 23. 36. Joh. 7 36 Where can he go , and leave us all behind him ?

19. Now on the eighth and greatest day [ when water Joh. 7 37 Was poured solemnly upon the altar ] Then Jesus cry'd , All ye that are a dry , Come unto me , your thirst to satisfy . Is. 55 1. 44. 3. From those that trust in me ( as all may read ) Joh. 7 38 Rivers of living water shall proceed . He meant th' Effusion of the Holy Ghost , Jo●l 2. 28. Deut. 18. 18. Joh. 7 39 From him ( their Crowned Head ) at Pentecost . And many now consid'ring how he taught , Joh. 7 40 Confest he was that Prophet , as they thought . Some said , This is the Christ : but other some , Joh. 7 41 Christ must of David and from Bethl'●m come . Joh. 7 42 Thus they contend ; some striving to defend him , Joh. 7 43 While others would ( but could not ) apprehend him . Joh. 7 44 The Serjeants being by the Sanhedrim Joh. 7 45 Demanded why they had not taken him , Reply'd , like him we never heard one speak . Joh. 7 46 Are you deceiv'd ( said they ) are you so weak ? Joh. 7 47 Which of the Grands believe him to be true ? Joh. 7 48 None but an ignorant and cursed crew . Joh. 7 49 But whom ( said Nicodemus , one of them ) Joh. 7 50 Whom doth our Law ( before he 's heard ) condemn ? Joh. 7 51 Art thou ( said they ) a Galilean ? see , Joh. 8 52 No Prophet riseth out of Galilee . And when some time in this debate was spent , Joh. 8 53 They ' rose and to their sev'ral houses went .

20. Jesus retir'd to Olive-hill that night ; Joh. 8 1 But came again so soon as e'er 't was light : Joh. 8 2 And in the Temple taking up his seat , He fed the people with spiritual meat . Then by the Scribes and Pharisees was brought Joh. 8 3 A woman in the act of lewdness caught . Master ( said they ) the Law commandeth us Lev. 2● . 10. Deut. 22. 23. Jer. 17. 13 Deut. 17. 7. Joh. 8 4 To stone to death all women taken thus : But what sai'st thou ? ( to see if he ' ld entrench Joh. 8 5 On Moses , or on their Judici'al Bench. ) He stooping down spoild that dilemma-plot , Joh. 8 6 Wrote on the ground , as though he heard them not . And when they urg'd him , he reply'd , begin Joh. 8 7 To stone the woman , you that have no sin . Again he stoopd and wrote upon the ground , Joh. 8 8 Till not a man remained to be found . A guilty conscience scar'd them ev'ry one , Joh. 8 9 And made them leave the Lord and her alone . But where ( said He ) be thine accusers , woman ? Joh. 8 10 Hath no man judged thee ? She answer'd , no man . Joh. 8 11 Neither do I ; but yet thou must turn o're Another leaf ( said He ) and sin no more .

21. The same bright morning Jesus did profess Joh. 8 12 Himself to be the Sun of Righte'ousness . I am ( said he ) the Light o' th' world : I shine With ever-living light upon all mine . This record of thy self ( said they ) is false : Joh. 8 13 False he must be , whoe'er himself exalts . I know ( said he ) my record to be true : Joh. 8 14 Though my Original's unknown to you . You judge according to the flesh , I know : Joh. 8 15 But I judge no man [ or at least not so . ] Yet if I did , my judgment would be true ; Deut. 17. 6. Joh. 8 16 For He that sent me and my self are two : And that 's allow'd by Law . My Fathers word Joh. 8 17 With this my testimony doth accord . Joh. 8 18 Where is He ? said the Jews . Why , Him ( said he ) Joh. 8 19 Ye do not know , because ye know not me . These things he publish'd in the Treasury : Joh. 8 20 Still Providence maintain'd his liberty . ) I go ( said he ) where you shall never find me : Joh. 8 21 Die in your sins : I leave you all behind me . What , will he kill himself ( said they ) t' avoid Joh. 8 22 His being by our Governours destroy'd ? I go ( said he ) from whence I came at first : Joh. 8 23 As you to th' earth , whereof y' are born and nurst . And ( as I said but now ) ly down ye must Joh. 8 24 In all your sins , without believing first . Who art thou that we may believe ? said they . Joh. 8 25 What first I said ( said he ) the same I say . Joh. 8 26 Much more I have to say concerning you : And he that gave me my Commission 's true . Joh. 8 27 Ye do not know of whom I speak as yet : But when y' have slain me , you 'l remember it . Joh. 8 28 And then ye shall acknowledge that I came Not in my own , but in my Fathers Name : Joh. 8 29 Who never leaves me , but is with me still ; Because I take delight to do his will . Joh. 8 30 Which words with such an efficacy came , Many profest their faith upon his Name . Joh. 8 31 To whom he said , And if ye thus continue , A true Discipleship is rooted in you . Joh. 8 32 Ye shall both know the Truth , and also see , The Truth it self shall make you truly free . Joh. 8 33 Free ! ( said the other ) we are slaves to no man . [ Forgetting their subjection to the Roman . ] Yes , you are slaves to sin ( said he ) and must Joh. 8 34 Out of Gods family ( e'er long ) be thrust ; Joh. 8 35 Where I am ever : if ye were but freed Joh. 8 36 By me the Son and Heir , you 're free indeed . Your birth-right will but litle good afford , Joh. 8 37 Which thus ye hate my Person and my word ; Yet not my own , but great Jehovahs rather : Joh. 8 38 As ye likewise do imitate your Father . You say y' are Abrams Sons ; but were it true , Joh. 8 39 The works that Abram did , would come from you . For Abram never would have sought to kill Joh. 8 40 A man that speaks the God of Abrams will . In vain ye cry , The Temple of the Lord , Joh. 8 41 And call your selves his Sons , while I 'm abhord . If He your Father were , then would ye love Joh. 8 42 Whom He hath sent amongst you from above ▪ No wonder that ye cannot understand , Joh. 8 43 While passion thus and malice do command . The Devil is your Father and Commander ; Joh. 8 44 Ye follow him in murder , lying , slander . What is my crime ? Why am I not receiv'd ? Joh. 8 45 Because I speak the truth , I 'm not believ'd . Joh. 8 46 Heinous perverseness ! but the reason is , Joh. 8 47 God is not yours and you are none of his . Say we not well ( said they ) Thou art an evil Joh. 8 48 Samaritan possessed with a Devil ? Not so ( said Christ ) I honour God : and ye Joh. 8 49 ( By that reproach ) do much dishonour me . I seek my self in nothing that I say : Joh. 8 50 God will avenge himself another day . — My word ( I say ) shall make my servants free ; Joh. 8 51 So free that they no death shall ever see . Nay now ( said they ) we know thou 'rt clearly mad : Joh. 8 52 Such priviledge great Abram never had . And if the greatest Prophets were not free , Joh. 8 53 Whom dost thou proudly make thy self to be ? My self ( said he ) I honour not , but He Joh. 8 54 Whom you do call your God , he honours me . You but pretend to know him , though I do : Joh. 8 55 Else I should be a lyar , like to you . I do both know him , and do him obey . Gen 22. 18 Joh. 8 56 Your Father Abram joy'd to see my day . Thou 'rt young ( said they ) hast thou seen Abraham Joh. 8 57 Yea long ( said he ) e're Abram was , I am . Then they 'ld have ston'd him for his blasphemy : Joh. 8 58 But through them all he past invisibly . Joh. 8 59

22. And as he went along , he saw a man Joh. 8 1 Who never saw , since first his life began . Was this mans sin the cause of this ( said some ) Joh. 8 2 Or did that blindness from his parents come ? Neither from him nor them ( said he ) but God , Joh. 8 3 To spread his glorious power all abroad . And I must work the works of him that sent me , Joh. 8 4 Before th' approaching night of death prevent me . And by restering of corpor'al sight , Joh. 8 5 Shew that I am the worlds spirit'al light . Then spitting on the ground he made a clay , Is 8 6. Gen 49. 1● . Neh. 3. 15. Joh. 8 6 'Nointed his eyes , and sent the man away . Go wash thy face in Siloam ( said he : ) Joh. 8 7 He went and wash'd , and very well could see . Joh. 8 8 The people wonder'd ( which before did know him ) Joh. 8 9 To see his sight so soon restored to him . Joh. 8 10 And when they ask'd , he told them how 't was done : Joh. 9 11 But could not tell them whither Christ was gone . Joh. 9 12 Then to the Council led they him away : Joh. 9 13 Because 't was done upon the Sabbath day . Joh. 9 14 And being there examin'd , he declar'd , Who 'nointed him with clay , and how he far'd . Joh. 9 15 He breaks the Sabbath ( said the Pharisees : ) Some said , Can sinners do such things as these ? Joh. 9 16 They askt the man , what he himself thought of it : Why , certainly ( said he ) the man 's a Prophet . Joh. 9 17 But they would scarce believe he had been blind , Till they had sent to know his Parents mind . Joh. 9 18 Who came and said , This is indeed our Son , And eyes he had ( when first he breathed ) none . Joh. 9 19 He sees at present , but we know not how : Joh. 9 20 Ask him ; a tongue he hath , and years enow . Joh. 9 21 And this they left to be by him related , For fear they should be excommunicated . Joh. 9 22 For such a punishment they had appointed For all who said that Jesus was th' Anointed . Joh. 9 23 Then said they to the man , give God the praise , This Man prophanes the holy Sabbath daies . Joh. 9 24 That is a thing I cannot tell ( said he ) Once was I blind , and now ( I 'm sure ) I see . Josh. 7. 19. Joh. 9 25 But how ? said they : Come truly tell the story , Joh. 9 26 And let the God of truth have all the glory . Me thought ( said he ) I told you very plain : Joh. 9 27 If you 'ld be his Disciples , hear 't again . How sawcily ( said they ) dost thou oppose us ! Joh. 9 28 Thou 'rt one of his , we all belong to Moses . Moses ( we know ) spake with Him face to face : Joh. 9 29 But this man comes , we know not from what place . That 's very strange ( said he ) you should not tell Joh. 9 30 from whence he is , that made me see so well . God hears not sinners ; but if any fear Joh. 9 31 And serve the Lord , such men the Lord will hear . Can you in any antick record find , Joh. 9 32 That sight was given to a man born blind ? And were he not approv'd of God ( I wiss ) Joh. 9 33 He could do no such miracle as this . Wilt thou teach us ( said they ) who thus wert born ? Act. 7. 58. 13. 50. Joh. 9 34 And so they had him hurry'd out with scorn .

23. Then Jesus ask'd him ( finding him abroad ) Joh. 9 35 If he believ'd upon the Son of God . Who is it Sir ( said he ) that so I may ? Joh. 10 36 'T is I ( said Christ ) who cur'd thee th' other day . Joh. 10 37 Lord I believe , said he ; and did adore him Joh. 10 38 ( As God incarnate ) falling down before him . And Jesus said , For judgment am I come ; Joh. 10 39 Some to enlighten , to occecate some : That they who see their blindness , may have sight ; And they who think they see , be blinded quite . With that the Pharisees ( that stood behind ) Joh. 10 40 Demanded whether they were also blind . Were ye ( said he ) or fools or blind indeed , Joh. 10 41 Of much sin-guiltiness ye would be freed : This self-conceitedness of your condition Makes you despise the only Soul-Physician . Blind leaders of the blind ! yea thieves are they , Zach. 11. 15 , 16. Joh. 10 1 That clamber into th' fold in such a way . The proper Shepherd enters at the door , Joh. 10 2 When open'd by the Porter ; not before . Joh. 10 3 His sheep by name he can distinctly call : Joh. 10 4 Such is his care and knowledge of them all . He leads them forth , and goes before them still ; Joh. 10 5 Still they observe the conduct of his will . His voyce they know ; but they dis own the tongue Joh. 10 6 Of any stranger , that would lead them wrong . When Jesus saw they thought his words but vain Joh. 10 7 And understood them not , he spake more plain . I am the way to life , I am the door . Joh. 10 8 Which none but Robbers could pretend before . Robbers they were , whom Providence did keep Joh. 10 9 From utterly seducing of my sheep . They that come in by me , shun all disasters ; Joh. 10 10 They come and go , and find refreshing pastures . Thieves come to kill and steal ; I come to save , Joh. 10 11 And that my sheep eternal life might have . Ezek. 34 ●3 . I am the faithful Shepherd : for their good Joh. 10 12 I shall not spare to spend my dearest blood . The Hireling , when the wolf appears , is gone : Joh. 10 13 The flock go where it will , so he save one . He flies , because the sheep are none of 's own : Joh. 10 14 But I and mine are mutually known : As we our selves are known ( the Lord and I : ) Joh. 10 15 So do I know the sheep , for whom I die . ( And sheep I have , not yet of this same fold : Joh. 10 16 But one shall both the Jew and Gentile hold . My Father doth account my dying thus Acceptable and meritorious . Joh. 10 17 Freely I dy , no man doth me constrain : Free leave I have to take my life again . Joh. 10 18 Then said the Jews , This man 's possest and mad ; And they that hearken to him are as bad . Joh. 10 19 No , no ( said others ) that can never be : Can any Devil make a blind man see ? Joh. 10 20 Joh. 10 21

24. The seav'nty ( being now return'd ) declare , Luk. 10 17 How they had soild the Princes of the air . Eph. 6. 12. Jude 6. Yes , yes ( said he ) I saw those fiends accurst Luk. 10 18 ( Like light'ning ) dropping , as they did at first . Against the stings of Scorpions I arm you : Luk. 10 19 Not all the Serpents enmity shall harm you . But cease your carnal joy : rejoice in this , Luk. 10 20 That you are heires of everlasting bliss . I thank thee Father ( Lord of Heav'n and Earth ) Mat. 11. 25. Luk. 10 21 That slightest men of parts and noble birth , And dost these mysteries to Babes reveal : Because it is thy pleasure thus to deal . Thou hast deliver'd all things unto me ; Luk. 10 22 And I am [ fully ] known to none but thee : So is thy Glorious Person [ else ] conceald , Luk. 10 23 To me alone and thorow me reveald . Oh my Disciples , you that hear and see Luk. 10 24 Such things as these , how happy must ye be ! Great Kings and Prophets would have seen these things : These things were hid from Prophets & great Kings .

25. Then came a certain Lawyer , and would know , Luk. 10 25 By what good deeds he might to Heaven go . And Jesus sent him to the Legal Glass , Lev. 19. 18. Deut. 6. 5. Luk. 10 26 To represent and ' lay his swollen face : Love God with all thy heart , soul , strength & mind ; Luk. 10 27 And to thy Neighbour ( as thy self ) be kind . Luk. 10 28 He ( justifying of himself ) demands , Luk. 10 29 Whom He by that word Neighbour understands . A certain Jew ( said Jesus ) travelled , Luk. 10 30 Was robd and stript , left wounded and half dead . And as a certain Priest by chance came by , Luk. 10 31 He lookt upon the man , and let him ly . A Levite likewise came ; and when he spy'd him , Luk. 10 32 In scornful manner also past beside him . But a Samaritan ( who past that way ) Luk. 10 33 He had compassion on him as he lay ; He drest his wounds , and took him up behind him , Luk. 11 34 Brought him to th' Inne , and bad the Landlord mind him : Luk. 11 35 He ( the next day ) discharg'd the house , & said , If any more be spent , I 'll see you paid . Which of these three concerned ( thinkest thou ) Luk. 11 36 Was neighbour unto this poor fellow now ? He ( said the Doctor ) that reliev'd the man . Luk. 11 37 Do thou ( said Christ ) like that Samaritan .

26. Now Martha ( for her Saviour ) made a feast , Luk. 11 38 And took much care and pains to have it drest . But Mary sate and hearkn'd to his Word : Luk. 11 39 At which the other was a little stir'd ; And would have had him very fain dismist her : Luk. 11 40 Sir , must I toyl ( said she ) without my sister ? Ah Martha , Martha ( Jesus answered ) Mat. 23. 23. Luk. 11 41 Too too much earthly bus'ness fills thy head . One thing is absolutely necessary : Luk. 11 42 Mary chose that , and that shall stick by Mary .

27. Another time a Pharisee requests Luk. 11 37 His company , among some other guests : Who counted it an irreligious fashion , Luk. 11 38 For him to sit without a previous washing . You Pharisees ( said Jesus ) cleanse th' outside , Luk. 11 39 And leave your wicked inwards putrify'd : While he that made both soul and body , doth Luk. 11 40 Look to be duly sanctify'd in both . And if you 'ld have him sanctify to you Luk. 11 41 What ye enjoy , to poor men pity shew . Luk. 11 1 Then he reprov'd their Superstition , Pride , Hypocrisy , and many things beside : So netling them , that they ( with all their force Luk. 11 53 Of critick questions ) urg'd him to discourse . To try if they could any way abuse him , Luk. 11 54 Or catch a word that might afford t' accuse him .

28. Beware ( said he , amidst the trampling croud ) Luk. 11 1 Beware of Pharisees so sowre and proud . For their conceal'd hypocrisy and fraud Mat. 10 27. Luk. 11 2 Shall be reveald' and one day come abroad . Master ( said one ) I pray perswade my Brother , Luk. 11 13 That we may part th' Estate with one another . Thou man ( said Jesus ) what have I to do Luk. 11 14 To turn Estate-divider over you ? Take special heed of earthly-mindedness : Luk. 11 15 Mans life lies not in what he doth possess . A rich mans ground brought forth of ev'ry sort Luk. 12 16 So much , he had no further stowage for 't . But I know what I 'll do ( said he ) I 'l change Luk. 12 17 Luk. 12 18 My scanty barn , and make 't a stately Grange . I 'l laugh and quaffe , I 'l eat and drink o' th' best : Luk. 12 19 My soul shall roll and rock herself to rest . Thou fool ( said God ) this night thy soul must go : Luk. 12 20 Then whose are all those treasures , dost thou know ? Just so is he that heaps up earthly store , Luk. 12 21 But in good works and faith remaineth poor .

29. Another time was Jesus advertis'd , Act. 5. 37. Luk. 12 1 How some were slaughter'd as they sacrific'd . Think ye ( said he ) because they suffer'd so , Luk. 12 2 That they were sinners above others ? no : Except repentance wash away your guilt , Your bloud ( like theirs ) by Romans will be spilt . Luk. 12 3 Or think ye those on whom the tower fell , Luk. 12 4 The worst that in Jerusalem did dwell ? No : but if still impenitence ye cherish , Luk. 12 5 With greater ruine ye shall all so perish . A certain man ( said he ) a Fig-tree planted , Luk. 12 6 And still he lookt for what the Fig-tree wanted . These three whole years ( said he ) no fruit is found : Luk. 12 7 Come , cut it down ; why cumbreth it the ground ? Sir ( said the Gard'ner ) let me try to cure it : Luk. 12 8 Spare it this year ; I 'l ev'ry way manure it . And then , if ( after all my pains ) it bear not , Luk. 12 9 With all my heart ( Sir ) cut it down and spare not .

30. And as He taught upon a Sabbath day , Luk. 12 10 There was a certain woman in his way , Whom Satan had for eighteen winters bound , Luk. 12 11 So that she alway stooped tow'rd the ground . Upon this woman Jesus laid his hands , Luk. 12 12 And told her she was eased of her bands . So up she stood , and praised God : but this Luk. 12 13 Rais'd in the Rulers mind a prejudice . Look out ( said he ) on working-days for cure ; Luk. 12 14 Who can this Sabbath-breaking thus endure ? Thou hypocrite ( said Christ ) do n't you unty Luk. 12 15 Your cattel on this day , when they 're adry ? And must not Abrams Daughter be releast , Luk. 12 16 Whom Satans malice hath so long opprest ? Then were his foes asham'd , and all the people Luk. 12 17 Rejoyced at his healing of the Creeple .

31. Now at the feast of Temple-Dedication 1 Marc. 4 59. Act. 3. 11. Luk. 13 22 Joh. 10 22 After Antiochus his Prophanation , ( Which Maccabeus caus'd them to remember About the midle of the month December ) He walked in the place , whose shape and name Joh. 10 23 From Solomons once-famous Cloister came . Then said the Jews ( surrounding him about ) Joh. 10 24 Art thou the Christ ? How long dost ' make us doubt ? I told you that ( said he ) but all in vain : Joh. 10 25 My miracles have spoken very plain . But ye believe not ( as ye have been told ) Joh. 10 26 Because ye are not of my chosen fold . I know my sheep ; they hear and follow me : Joh. 10 27 Them will I keep to all eternity . Joh. 10 28 He gave me them , who all the world commands ; Joh. 10 29 And none can pluck them from my Fathers hands . So neither out of mine ; for we are one : Joh. 10 30 One is the being of Father and of Son . Then took the Jews up stones again , to stone him . Joh. 10 31 And Jesus askt them , why they fell upon him Joh. 10 32 With so much fury and ingratitude , For all the works of goodness he had shew'd . Goodness ? said they ; for blasphemy we stone thee : Ps 82. 6. 97. 7. Heb. 1 6. Joh. 10 33 Dost ' think that for a God we mean to own thee ? Your Law ( said Christ ) which cannot be deny'd , Joh. 10 34 Hath Magistrates and judges deify'd ; As Representers of his Majesty , Joh. 10 35 Whose Son ye falsely charge with blasphemy . Him hath the Father sanctify'd , and sent , Joh. 10 36 To work these works to your astonishment . And if divine they are not , do n't receive me ; Joh. 10 37 But if they are , for them ye must believe me : That I am in the Father , and that He Joh. 10 38 As well exists essentially in me . Then would they fain have taken him again , Joh. 10 39 But their endeavours proved all but vain . From thence he went , where John at first baptized ; Joh. 10 40 And where his presence was more highly prized . For they that came to see him , said , Though John Joh. 10 41 Shew'd not a miracle to any one ; Yet all that John foretold of him , was true . Joh. 10 42 And there he gain'd Disciples , not a few .

32. Then was he askd by one [ too curious ] Luk. 13 23 If they that should be sav'd , were numerous . Strive you ( said he ) to enter at the gate , Luk. 13 24 Which many men will try , and find too strait . When once the gate is shut , ye there may stand ; Luk. 13 25 The Master will admit you at no hand . In vain you ' l plead , With thee we drank and ate , Luk. 13 26 We heard thee early and we heard thee late . I know you not ( he ' l say ) depart from me , Luk. 13 27 Depart ye workers of iniquity . Go and ly down in your self-kindled sparks ; Luk. 13 28 Pine at the Crown of blessed Patriarks . Repine , to see the Heathens here in glory ; Luk. 13 29 Though aliens once , yet now prefer'd before y' Luk. 13 30

33. Then come the Pharisees to Christ , and will him Luk. 13 31 Thence to depart , or Herod else would kill him . Go tell that Fox ( said he ) my works must last , Luk. 13 32 Until a litle longer time is past . Without Jerusalem I cannot die : Luk. 13 33 Only Jerusalem can Prophets try . Alas Jerusalem , Jerusalem , Mat. 23 37 Luk. 13 34 That killest Prophets , and abusest them ! How often would my wings have shelter'd thee . Mat. 23 38 How often hath thy pride rejected me ? Mar. 11. 9 , 10. Now remain desolate : ne'er see me more , Mat. 23 39 Luk. 13 35 Till ye pronounce me blessed , o're and o're .

34. One Sabbath day a noted Pharisee Luk. 14 1 At dinner did request his company : Where he was narrowly observ'd by all , Luk. 14 2 What he would do to one hydropical . Lawyers and Pharisees ( said Jesus ) may Luk. 14 3 A man be cured on the Sabbath-day , And when he saw they knew not what to say ; Luk. 14 4 He took , and heald , and sent the man away . Who hath a beast ( said Jesus ) in a pit , Luk. 14 5 And will not ( on this day ) deliver it ? But all the Pharisees and Lawyers sat ' Luk. 14 6 Without returning any thing to that . Then he observ'd , and checkt them to their faces , Luk. 14 7 For their aspiring to the chiefest places . When thou art bidden to a feast ( said he ) Luk. 14 8 Be not ambitious of supremacy : Least , when thy betters come , thou with disgrace Luk. 14 9 Be forc'd to shuffle to a worser place . First seat thy self about the lower end , Luk. 14 10 And so be made with honour to ascend . Exalt thy self , and thou ' lt be tumbled down : Luk. 14 11 Debase thy self , thou ' lt surely gain renown . And thou ( mine Host ) whene'er thou makest feasts , Luk. 14 12 Call not thy friends alone , and wealthy guests ; But those that are in greatest exigence , Luk. 14 13 Of whom thou canst expect no recompence . For thy reward Jehovah thou maist trust , Luk. 14 14 Until the Resurrection of the Just . Happy ( said one that sate and heard all this ) Luk. 14 15 Happy is he that shall enjoy that bliss . A certain man ( said Jesus ) made a feast , Luk. 14 16 And ( when 't was ready ) sent for ev'ry guest . But they had all some fine excuse at hand . Luk. 14 17 One must go see a piece of new-bought land . Another ( by all means ) must needs go try Luk. 14 18 Some Oxen which he did but lately buy . A third had got a wedding-feast at home ; Luk. 14 19 And he ( for his part ) could not , would not come : Luk. 14 20 At this affront the Man began to frown , Luk. 14 21 And sent for all the beggars in the town . And when he had received all the poor , Luk. 14 22 And saw that room was left for many more ; He sent for all that ev'ry common field , Luk. 14 23 Frequented way , or [ heathen - ] hedge would yield . Leave not ( said he ) but press them , till ye gain As many as my tables will contain . And now because my kindness is so slighted , Luk. 14 24 Give not a bit to those that were invited . Luk. 14 1

35. Then Publicans and sinners all drew near , This gracious doctrine greedily to hear . At which the Pharisees did murmur much , Luk. 14 2 That he should so familiar be with such . Therefore to them he thus himself addrest ; Luk. 14 3 What man is of an hundred sheep possest , Luk. 14 4 And will not leave the ninety nine behind him , Luk. 14 5 To look the One that 's lost , until he find him ? And then both he himself is glad thereat , Luk. 14 6 And calls his neighbours to congratulate . So heav'n joys more atone new penitent , Luk. 14 7 Than ninety nine that need not so repent . So the poor woman which but ten groats had , Luk. 14 8 Finding her lost one , was exceeding glad , Luk. 14 9 So a new mirth among Gods Sons is bred , Luk. 14 10 At the new birth of one was lost and dead . Once had a certain man two sons in all , Luk. 15 11 Whereof the youngest was most prodigal . This wanton youth to 's Father came , and pray'd him Luk. 15 12 Forth with to let him have his portion paid him . So he packt up : on travel he was bent ; Luk. 15 13 Ranting about , till all he had was spent . Then in that place arose a mighty famine , Luk. 15 14 Which made his case unlike to what he cam ' in . So poor he was , that glad was he to joyn Luk. 15 15 Himself to one that set him o're his swine . He 'ld fain have filld his belly with the stuffe Luk. 15 16 Which sed the Swine , but could not get enough . Then coming to himself he said , must I Luk. 15 17 Be starv'd to death within a hungry stie ; When servants in my Fathers house good store Luk. 15 18 Have Bread to eat , and can relieve the poor ? I 'll go and tell my Father ( on my knee ) Luk. 15 19 Sir , I have sin'd against both Heav'n and thee , And am not worthy to be calld thy Son ; Luk. 15 20 Only among thy servants make me one . But e'er he could come near , his Father ' spy'd him , Luk. 15 21 Ran and embrac'd , and knew not how to chide him . Then said the Son ( and fell upon his knee ) Luk. 15 22 Sir , I have both offended Heav'n and thee ; I am not worthy to be calld thy Son : Only among — Come , come ( said he ) have done . Luk. 15 23 Ho! fetch me down the richest gown and ring ; Luk. 15 24 Go , kill the half , and let us laugh and sing : Because I see my Son both safe and sound ; Luk. 15 25 Once dead and lost , but now alive and found . Now when the elder Son came home , and heard Luk. 15 26 The musick and the dancing , he was scar'd . And having askt the cause of all that puther , Luk. 15 27 And found it was to welcome home his Brother , He snuft and puft , and would not see his face ; Luk. 15 28 Till's Father came t' expostulate the case . Father ( said he ) I never had a kid , Luk. 15 29 For all the faithful service that I did : And must the calf be killd and are with Varlets , Luk. 15 30 That spend the half of thine Estate with Harlots ? Thou ( said his Father ) always art with me , Luk. 15 31 And I have setled all I have on thee . I must thy new-found Brother entertain ; Luk. 15 32 For he was dead , and is alive again .

39. Then did he by this parable declare Luk. 18 1 Th' effects of constant and of fervent pray'r An unjust Justice ( in a certain town ) Luk. 18 2 Fear'd neither God , nor any mortal frown . And a distressed Widow of that place Luk. 18 3 Prest him incessantly to mind her case . Although ( said he ) I do not care a straw Luk. 18 4 Or for Divine , or any humane law ; Yet doth her importunity so dun me , Luk. 18 5 That I am forc'd to take the busness on me . Luk. 18 6 And shall not God avenge his own elect , Luk. 18 7 Who constant cries toward his throne direct ? He will , although he seemingly delay ' th : Luk. 18 8 Which will produce a great defect of faith .

40. Another Parable he spake to such Luk. 18 9 Who ( slighting others ) prize themselves too much . Unto the house of pray'r there went ( said he ) Luk. 18 10 Two men , a Publican and Pharisee . The boasting Pharisee stood praying thus , Luk. 18 11 O Lord , I thank thee , that I 'm righteous ; I thank thee , that I am no sinful man , Or like to this extorting Publican . Twice in the week I fast ; my tithes are out of 1 Virg. 8. 41. 42. Luk. 18 12 All I possess , which others make a doubt of . The other standing in the outward Court Luk. 18 13 ( To which all kind of people might resort ) With eyes dejected ( smiting on his breast ) Humbly begd pardon of his sins confest ▪ The former justify'd himself a miss , Luk. 18 14 But God in mercy justifyed this . For self-exalters are to be debas'd , And self-abasers shall be higher plac'd .

41. Then Jesus Jordan cros'd : and all that came Mat. 19 1 Mar. 10 1 He freely taught , and heald their sick and lame . Mat. 19 2 And there the Pharisees demand , if they Mat. 19 3 Mar. 10 2 ( For ev'ry cause ) might put their wives away . Mat. 19 4 Have ye not read how God ( said he ) first made 'em , Gen. 1 27. And what a law he published by Adam ? Mat. 19 5 They two shall be but one : the man shall leave 2. 24 Deut. 24. 1. His Parents , and to her for ever cleave . Whom therefore God hath so together ty'd , Mat. 19 6 No mortal man can lawfully divide . Why then ( said they ) did Moses give command , Mat. 19 7 To give her a Divorcement in her hand ? For your hard-heartedness toward your wives Mat. 19 8 He suffer'd you ( said he ) to change your lives . But they that wed , except the first have bin Mat. 19 9 False to their bed , commit a grievous sin . She that doth any way her mate release , And weds again , it an adulteress . If this be so ( said his Disciples then ) Mat. 19 10 Marriage is inconvenient for men . All cannot lead a single life ( said he ) Mat. 19 11 God hath not given all that chastity . Some ( yet ) by nature , some by art , and some Mat. 19 12 Mar. 10 12 Eunuchs by pray'r and abstinence become . They that are capable of living so , So to dispose themselves , discreetly do .

42. Here they brought infants , for the Lord to bless ; Gen. 48. 9. Mat. 19 13 Mar. 10 13 Luk. 18 15 Whom the Disciples did at first repress : Until that Christ ( displeased very much ) Mar. 10 14 Luk. 18 16 Told them his Kingdom did consist of such : Mat. 19 14 And that all others , who intend to see Mar. 10 15 Luk. 18 17 That Kingdom , must like litle Children be . Then taking of them up , he blessed them ; Mat. 19 15 Mar. 10 16 And so went on toward Jerusalem .

43. Then ran to him a young and noble man , Mat. 19 16 Mar. 10 17 Luk. 18 18 And kneeling at his feet , he thus began ; What shall I do ( Good Master ) that I may Obtain a life that never shall decay ? But why ( said Jesus ) dost thou call me good , Mat. 19 17 Mar. 10 18 Luk. 18 19 Unless my Deity be understood ? For God alone is truly Good . But never Break his commands , and thou shalt live for ever . Mat. 19 18 Mar. 10 19 Luk. 18 20 All murder and adultery eschew ; Let all thy works , let all thy words be true : Love , honour , help thy Father and thy Mother ; Mat. 19 19 Love ( like thy selfe ) thy neighbour and thy Brother . What else ( said he ? ) if this be all ( forsooth ) Mat. 19 20 Mar. 10 20 Luk. 18 21 All these have I observed from my youth . I pity thee ( said Christ ) there 's one thing more , Mat. 19 21 Mar. 10 21 Luk. 18 22 Sell all thou hast , and give it to the poor : Shew thy perfection thus : take up the cross ; Come , follow me , and so have gold for dross . With that the man departed very sad : Mat. 19 22 Mar. 10 22 Luk. 18 23 For they were great possessions , which he had . Children ( said he to his Disciples then ) Mat. 19 23 Mar. 10 23 Luk. 18 24 How far from Heav'n are avaritious men ! Mar. 10 24 A Camel through a needles eye is driven , Mat. 19 24 Mar. 10 25 Luk. 18 25 Before a wealthy man can enter Heaven . This made them wond'rous eager then to know , Mat. 19 25 Mar. 10 26 Luk. 18 26 What all that company of men should do . God can ( said he ) so change them by his spirit , Mat. 19 26 Mar. 10 27 Luk. 18 27 That they may heav'n as well as earth inherit . But we ( said Peter ) which have disregarded Mat. 19 27 Mar. 10 28 Luk. 18 28 All for thy sake , wherewith are we rewarded ? Why , in the Resurrection-day ( said he ) Mat. 19 28 Luk. 22 28 You shall be Judges of the world with me . Luk. 22 29 All that for me forsake Estates or friends , Mat. 19 29 Mar. 10 29 Luk. 22 30 I will be sure to make them full amends . My love shall make them ( while my cross they bear ) Luk. 22 29 An hundred-fold more happy than they were . Mar. 10 30 Luk. 22 30 Their faithful friends shall here be multiply'd ; And they shall have eternal life beside . But many that seem best , will prove the worst ; Mat. 19 30 Mar. 10 31 And many that are last , shall then be first . For so a certain man one morning went Mat. 20 1 And hired certain workmen , whom he sent Mat. 20 2 To dress his Vineyard , when he found them willing Mat. 20 3 To sell him that dayes labour for a shilling . Mat. 20 4 At nine , twelve , three , and five a clock , he sent Mat. 20 5 Others likewise , and promis'd them content , Mat. 20 6 At night he came to pay them , and began Mat. 20 7 First with the last ; a shilling ev'ry man . Mat. 20 8 This made the first expect a litle more ; Mat. 20 9 But they were paid , as was agreed before . Mat. 20 10 With that they murmured , that one hour's pay Mat. 20 11 Should equal theirs , who labour'd all the day . Mat. 20 12 Friends ( said the man ) was not your bargain so ? Mat. 20 13 I wrong you not ; take what is yours , and go . Mat. 20 14 May n't I dispose of that which is my own ? Are you ( because I 'm liberal ) envious grown ? Mat. 20 15 So shall the first be last , the last be first : Mat. 20 16 For many that are called are accurst .

44. Now Lazarus of Beth'ny was not well ; Joh. 11 1 ( In Bethany did Martha and Mary dwel : Mary , which afterward with ointment rare Joh. 11 2 Bath'd Jesus feet , and wip'd them with her hair . ) They sent one therefore unto Christ , to tell , Joh. 11 3 That Laz'rus ( whom he loved ) was not well : 'T is not to death ( said he ) but I thereby Joh. 11 4 Shall further manifest my deity . Now Jesus lov'd the Sisters and the Brother Joh. 11 5 [ As tenderly as they did one another . ] Therefore ( that Lazarus might dy ) he staies , Joh. 11 6 Where he receiv'd the Messenger , two daies .

45. Behold ( said Jesus after that ) we go Mat. 20 17 Mar. 10 32 Luk. 18 31 Joh. 11 7 Into Judea [ strictly called so . ] Master ( said they ) will thou go there again , Joh. 11 8 Where thou wast like so lately to be slain ? As in the day ( said he ) men walk or run , Joh. 11 9 And fear no stumbling , while they see the Sun : So am I kept by Gods Almighty pow'r , Joh. 11 10 Until my night , until my gloomy hour . Then shall I be betray'd to Jewish hands , Mat. 20 18 Mar. 10 33 Luk. 18 32 And so deliver'd to the Roman Bands , By them to be abused , whipt and slain ; Mat. 20 19 Mar. 10 34 Luk. 18 33 And ( in three days ) be raised up again . But the amaz'd Apostles did not know , Luk. 18 34 How He ( that must be King ) could suffer so . For such a pompous Christ they thought upon .

46. Which caused this request of James and John ; Mat. 20 20 Mar. 10 35 ( Their Mother Salom [ Christs Cozen ] came , Mar. 10 36 And did present it in her childrens name ) Mat. 20 21 That in his future Kingdom they might stand . Mar. 10 37 One on his right , and one on 's other hand . Mat. 20 22 Alas ( said Christ ) ye know not what ye ask . Mar. 10 38 Can ye be plung'd in horrour that shall mask The suns bright face ? or can ye drink the cup , Whose bitter dregs must be by me drunk up ? And when they confidently said they could , Mat. 20 23 Mar. 10 39 He told them that in part ( indeed ) they should : But next to me to sit ( said he ) in Heaven , Mar. 10 40 Must unto those whom God hath chose be given . Now this ambitious suit of these two men Mat. 20 24 Mar. 10 41 Luk. 22 24 Rais'd a heart-burning in the other ten : Whom Jesus checkt ; and told them thus withal , Mat. 20 25 Mar. 10 42 Luk. 22 25 Ye must expect no Kingdom temporal . Gentiles do Lord it over men , ye know ; Mat. 20 26 Mar. 10 43 It must not be among my subjects so . Luk. 22 26 But he that would be highest , let him be ▪ Mat. 20 27 Mar. 10 44 Adorned with the low'st humility . For I came not to be attended on , Mat. 20 28 Mar. 10 45 Luk. 22 27 Or to erect me an Imperial throne ; But to serve others , to relieve the poor , And give my very life for many more .

47. And as the Lord arriv'd at Jericho , Luk. 19 1 The High Collector ( but in stature low ) Luk. 19 2 Not able to behold him , ran before , Luk. 19 3 O'retopt the press upon a Sycamore . Luk. 19 4 Christ ( when he saw him ) bad him haste away ; For at thine house ( said he ) I mean to stay . Luk. 19 5 Zaccheus was o'rejoy'd , to be so blest Luk. 19 6 With such a great and unexpected Guest . Though others murmured , because he sat ' Luk. 19 7 With such a Grand Extortioner as that . Now [ after certain other words that past ] Luk. 19 8 Zaccheus humbly told the Lord at last , Ex. 22. 1. That half his goods should now relieve the poor , And all his frauds twice-doubly he ' ld restore . This day ( said Christ ) salvation hither cam ' ; Luk. 19 9 He 's now a lawful Son of Abraham . For I ( the Son of Man ) 't is I restore , Luk. 19 10 'T is I redeem , whate'er was lost before .

48. And now , because they thought he went to take Mat. 25 14 Luk. 19 11 His Regal power on him , thus he spake ; A certain Noble man went forth to reign , Mat. 25 15 Luk. 19 12 Intending shortly to return again : First taking care , his servants should not lack Mat. 25 16 Luk. 19 13 Mony to trade withal , till he came back . But of his Citizens he was abhor'd , Mat. 25 17 Luk. 19 14 Who said they would not own him for their Lord . However he went on , and took his crown ; Mat. 25 18 Luk. 19 15 And so return'd to this rebellious Town : And askd his men , what profit they had made , Mat. 25 19 Of what he left to carry on the trade . Sir ( said the most industrious of his men ) Mat. 25 20 Luk. 19 16 Thy single pound hath gained other ten . Well done ( said he ) for thy fidelity Mat. 25 21 Luk. 19 17 Ten Cities thou shalt govern under me . Anothers pound had gaind five other pounds : Mat. 25 22 Luk. 19 18 He was rewarded with as many Towns . Mat. 25 23 Luk. 19 19 Sir ( said another ) here is all thy pound , Mat. 25 24 I kept it in a napkin under ground : Mat. 25 25 Luk. 19 20 Because thy rigidness so well was known , Luk. 19 21 As that thou reapest where thou hast no● sown . Mat. 25 26 Thou wicked , idle fellow ( then said he ) Luk. 19 22 Thine own confession shall thy Judgment be . ●or if thou knewest mine austerity , Mat. 25 27 Luk. 19 23 Why wrought it not more diligence in thee ? Thou should'st have put it in the bank at lest , Luk. 19 24 That so it might have come with interest . Take it away ( said he to th' other men ) Mat. 25 28 Luk. 19 25 Give it to him that hath already ten . To him that hath , shall more and more be given ; Mat. 25 29 Luk. 19 26 While he that wants , to greater want is driven . Let that unprofitable slave be cast , Mat. 25 30 Where darkness , griefs and anguish ever last . And those my foes that did not like my reign , Luk. 18 27 Bring them to me , and let me see them slain .

49. As Iesus left the Town , behold there lay Mat. 20 29 Mar. 10 46 Luk. 19 35 Two blind distressed beggars in the way . Luk. 18 36 They ( hearing who it was that came ) cry'd thus , Mat. 20 30 Mar. 10 47 Luk. 18 37 Jesus ( thou Son of David pity us . Luk. 18 38 And being charged not to make a noise , Luk. 18 39 So much the more they lifted up their voyce . Mat. 20 31 Mar. 10 48 Then Jesus ( hearing of their pitteous note ) Mat. 20 32 Mar. 10 49 Luk. 18 40 Stood still , & gave command to have them brought . One of the two ( poor Bartimeus ) cast Mar. 10 50 His coat away , to make the greater hast . Then Jesus ask'd them , what it was they ' ld have : O Lord ( said they ) our sight we only crave . Mar. 10 51 Luk. 18 41 He gave them sight ; and said , Your faith is it , Mat. 20 33 Which hath prepar'd you for this benefit . Then all the people praised God with them ; Mar. 10 52 Luk. 18 42 Mat. 20 34 Luk. 18 43 And they went also tow'rd Jerusalem .

50. Laz'rus is fal'n a sleep ( said Jesus then ) Joh. 11 11 But I must go to ' waken him agen . His sleep ( said they ) will make him well [ and so , Joh. 11 12 So near Jerusalem we need not go . ] Our friend is dead ( said he ) now speak I plain ; Joh. 11 13 But I must go to raise him up again . Joh. 11 14 And I am glad , I was not there before ; Joh. 11 15 That now I may confirm your faith the more . Come , let 's be gone : [ I told you that no power Or malice can precipitate my hour . ] I fear ( said Thomas ) we shall lose our Master : Joh. 11 16 But let us share with him in each disaster .

51. When Jesus came to Bethany , he found Joh. 11 17 The Corps had been four days within the ground . ( Two litle mile this litle Town did stand Joh. 11 18 Upon this side the greatest in the land : So that from thence came many of the Jew ; , Joh. 11 19 To chear the family , upon this news . ) Then Martha ( hearing that the Lord was come ) Joh. 11 20 Met him i' th' fields : but Mary staid at home . Ah Lord ( said she ) hadst thou been here with us , Joh. 11 21 We should have still enjoy'd our Lazarus . Yet now I know , whate'er thou will require , Joh. 11 22 I know that God will grant thee thy desire . Thy Brother shall arise again ( said he ) Joh. 11 23 Do thou but stedfastly believe in me . Martha reply'd , I know indeed he shall , Joh. 11 24 When mankind doth arise in general . 'T is I ( said he ) who Resurrection give ; Joh. 11 25 They that believe in me shall ever live : Joh. 11 26 Believ'st thou this ? Yea Lord ( she said ) I do : Joh. 11 27 Thou art the Christ foretold so long ago . Then Martha ( being by her Master sent ) Joh. 11 28 Calld Mary too ; and Mary quickly went . Joh. 11 29 ( He was not come within the Town as yet , Joh. 11 30 But staid where first he was by Martha met . ) The Jews that were about her , thought she went . Joh. 11 31 To weep afresh upon his Monument . But coming to the place where Jesus staid , Joh. 11 32 And kneeling at his feet , she wept , and said ; Lord , had we had thy presence here with us , Still had we had our Brother Lazarus . When Jesus saw them , how they wept and moan'd , Joh. 11 33 His soul was troubled , and he sighd and groan'd . Where have ye laid his body ( then said he ? ) Joh. 11 34 Lord ( they reply'd ) be pleas'd to come and see . And as he went along ( to sympathize ) Cant. 1. 15. Joh. 9. 1. Joh. 11 35 The tears did trickle from his dove-like eyes . Behold ( said some that saw him weeping thus ) Joh. 11 36 Behold what love he had for Lazarus ! But could he not have sav'd his life likewise , Joh. 11 37 As well as once he gave a blind man eyes ? Then [ in his pray'r ] be gave another groan ; Joh. 11 38 And bad the people take away the stone . The smell will be offensive ( Martha saies ) Joh. 11 39 For in this posture hath he lien four daies . Did not I say , If thou believ'st ( said he ) Joh. 11 40 Gods great and glorious power thou shalt see ? They then remov'd the stone from off the dead . Joh. 11 41 And Jesus ( looking up to Heaven ) said , Thy name ( O Father ) be for ever blest , Because thou answerest thy Sons request . And though I know , thou always hearest me ; Joh. 11 42 I spake , to make it known , I came from thee . Then ( lifting up his voyce ) he cryed , Come , Joh. 11 43 Come ( Laz'rus from this solitary tomb . Laz'rus came forth , and had his hands and feet Joh. 11 44 Solemnly wrapt within his winding sheet ; And with a napkin bound about his head [ Their usual way of burying all the dead . ] Unty the clothes ( said Christ ) and let him go . [ So they that were about him did do so . ] Then many of the Jews who thither came , Joh. 11 45 And saw this sight , believed on his name . But others to the City ran in hast , Joh. 11 46 And told the Pharisees whate'er had past .

52. A Council then was calld ; wherein was one Joh. 11 47 Stood up and said , Great miracles are done : If King he be proclaimed , in a fury Joh. 11 48 Th' imperious Romans come and ransack Jury . Doth this ( said Cai'phas ) put you to a stand ? Joh. 11 49 The death of Jesus must preserve the land . Joh. 11 50 ( Thus , being High-priest , he shewd unwittingly Joh. 11 51 How Jesus should for Jew and Gentile dy . ) Joh. 11 52 They all agreed ; and now to bring 't about , Joh. 11 53 These Orders presently were issu'd out : Whoever knows where Jesus is , must give Joh. 11 57 Notice thereof ; he is not fit to live . He therefore ( knowing how they wanted him ) Joh. 11 54 Secur'd himself a while at Ephraim .

53. Now as the Passover was drawing nigh , Levit. 4 , &c. Joh. 11 55 Some went before , themselves to purify . And in the Temple there they stood to reason , Joh. 11 56 Whether they might expect him at the season .

54. Six days before that great solemnity , Mat. 26 6 Mar. 14 3 Joh. 11 1 He came again and supt at Bethany . ( Lazarus sate at table with the Lord , Joh. 11 2 But Martha stood and waited at the board . ) Then Mary ( with a pound of Nard most rare ) Mat. 26 7 Joh. 11 3 Did bath his feet , and wipe them with her hair ; And pour'd the rest upon his head ( the room All over smelling of the rich persume . ) This is but spilt ( said Judas ) on the ground : Mat. 26 8 Mar. 14 4 Joh. 11 4 This might have fetch'd the poor at lest ten pound . Mat. 26 9 Mar. 14 5 Joh. 11 5 ( Not that he lov'd the poor : his being theevish Joh. 11 6 And carrying the bag , made him so peevish . ) You 'll have the poor ( said Christ ) when I am gone : Let her alone ; 't is vertuously done . She ( to the utmost of her power ) strove Mat 26 11 Mar. 14 7 Joh. 12 8 Thus to express her gratitude and love . I am ( as 't were ) embalm'd ; with this same Nard Mat 26 12 Mar. 14 8 My body for my fun'ral is prepar'd . How far soe'er this Gospel is extended , Mat 26 13 Mar. 14 9 This deed of Marys shall be there commended .

55. His being here was now divulg'd by fame ; Joh. 12 9 Much people therefore from the City came : They came to see the Lord ; to see [ and have Discourse with ] him , He called from the grave . But the Chief Priests sought Lazarus to slay , Joh. 12 10 Because through him were many drawn away . Joh. 12 11

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§. 1. NExt morning ( being Sunday ) forth He set Mat. 21 1 Mar. 11 1 Luk. 19 28 Toward the City , by mount Olivet : Thence sent he two of his Disciples down , Mat. 21 2 Mar. 11 2 Luk. 19 29 To fetch two Asses from a neighbour-town . On one ( said he ) no man hath ever sate : Luk. 19 30 Where two ways meet , you ' l find them at a gate . If th' Owner ask you , wherefore ye unty them ; Mat. 21 3 Mar. 11 3 Luk. 19 31 Say 't is for me , he cannot then deny them . As Jesus bad them , so they said and did Za. h. 9. 9. Mar. 11 4 Luk. 19 32 And brought the Colt , that never was bestrid . Mar. 11 5 Luk. 19 33 And when they had their coats upon him laid , Mar. 11 6 Luk. 19 34 They helpt their Master up : as Zach'ry said , Mat. 21 4 Mar. 11 7 Luk. 19 35 Joh. 12 12 Daughter of Sion , cast away thy fears ; Mat. 21 5 Joh. 12 13 Thy King upon a gentle Asle appears . Mat. 21 6 ( Though this at present was not in their head , Mat. 21 7 Joh. 12 14 Till after he was risen from the dead . ) Joh. 12 15 Then from the City came a multitude Joh. 12 16 ( Upon the fame of 's last great wonder shew'd ) Joh. 12 17 Bearing victorious palms , their King to meet ; Joh. 12 18 Stra●ing their cloaths and boughs beneath his feet . For all his mighty works they now rejoyce , Mat. 21 8 Mar. 11 8 Luk. 19 36 And praise the Lord with their triumphal voyce . Luk. 19 37 Hosanna makes the trembling air to ring : Mat. 21 9 Mar. 11 9 Luk. 19 38 Hosanna to the long-expected King . Hosanna ( let our King O Lord be saved ) Mar. 11 10 Hosanna to the Holy Son of David . Hosan-Hosan-Hosan-na to our Christ ! Hosan-Hosan-Hosan-na in the high'st ! Master ( said certain Pharisees that came ) Luk. 19 39 Bid thy Disciples hold their tongue for shame . If my Disciples should refrain ( said he ) Luk. 19 40 The very pebles would acknowledge me Wen he drew nigh and lookt upon the City , Luk. 19 41 Thoughts of her ruine made him weep for pity . Oh that thou hadst ( said he ) but understood Luk. 19 42 The things that make for thine eternal good ! Now 't too late : now will thy foes surround Luk. 19 43 And lay thee even with the very ground . They shall not leave a stone upon a stone Because thou dost thy Saviour thus disown . Luk. 19 44 The Townsmen star'd to see the Pomp , and cry'd , Mat. 21 10 Who 's this that doth in such a manner ride ? This is the Prophet ( said the Company ) Mat. 21 11 Jesus of Nazareth in Galilce . What ( said the Pharisees ) shall now be done ? Joh. 2. 13. Is 56. 7. Jer. 7. 11. After this fellow all the world is gone .

2. Then Jesus went ( a second time ) to clear Mat. 21 12 Mar. 11 15 Luk. 19 45 The Temple ( as he did before three year . ) And ( from an holy zeal ) he ' ld not permit Mar. 11 16 One vessel to be carry'd thorow it . 'T is writ ( said he ) Mine 's calld an house of pray'r : But ye have turn'd it to a thievish fair . Mat. 21 13 Mar. 11 17 Luk. 19 46 Then thither were convey'd the blind and lame ; And he bestow'd his aid on all that came . Mat. 21 14 Which when the Great ones saw , and heard the boys ( With their Hosannas ) making such a noise , Mat. 21 15 Enraged at the very heart they came , And askd him whether he observ'd the same . Yea , know ye not ( said he ) how David saies , Ps. 8. 2. From Babes and Sucklings thou receivest praise ? Then they ' ld have kild him , but they greatly feard him , Mar. 11 18 Luk. 19 47 Because the multitude so gladly heard him . Luk. 19 48 And when the ev'ning came , he did repair To Bethany again , and lodged there . Mat. 21 17 Mar. 11 19

3. And as he went again ( the second day ) Mar. 11 11 He found himself an hungry by the way : Mat. 21 18 Mar. 11 12 And going to a Fig-tree , findeth there Leaves only ; for 't was but a bad Fig-year . Mat. 21 19 Mar. 11 13 Hence forth ( said he ) no man eat fruit of thee : And presently the sap forsook the tree . Mar. 11 14

4. Now while they were in Town , some Greeks that came Joh. 12 20 To worship at the feast ) had heard his fame , And thus accosted Philip ; Sir , you ' l please us Joh. 12 21 Greatly , to help us to a sight of Jesus . Philip told Andrew ; and they both addrest Joh. 12 22 Themselves to Jesus with the Greeks request . Then Jesus told them how he must be slain , Joh. 12 23 And rise in glory from the dust again : Like to a grain of wheat , that first must dy , Joh. 12 24 And then doth very greatly multiply . Chuse life , you 'l see 't is only death ye chuse : Joh. 12 25 Lose life for me , and nothing shall ye lose . He that will serve me , thus must follow me : Joh. 12 26 And where I am , my servant there shall be . High honour shall my Father then bestow On them that humbly serve me here below . Now is my soul perplext , what shall I say ? Joh. 12 27 Father protect me from this gloomy day . But hither for this very cause I came : Joh. 12 28 And therefore glorify thine holy Name . Then came a voice ( like ' thunder ) from the sky . My Name I have , and still will glorify . Some said it thundered ; but other some Joh. 12 29 Said that the voyce did from an Angel come . The voyce ( said Christ ) came not alone for me , Joh. 12 30 But to reprove your infidelity . Now 's the redemption of the captive world : Joh. 12 31 Now shall the Tyrant from his Throne be hurld . And when I am exalted on the tree , Joh. 12 32 All sort of people shall be drawn to me . Thus he foretold them , how he ought to dy : Is. 9. 6 , 7. Joh. 12 33 And thus the people therefore did reply , The Law saies plain , Christ shall remain for aye ; Joh. 12 34 And how canst thou be taken then away ? Yet for a while ( said he ) ye have the light ; Joh. 12 35 Walk in 't before y' are taken by the night . Believe in me the light : So see and know , Joh. 12 36 ( Like Sons of light ) both how and where ye go . He that sees me , and trusteth in my Name , Joh. 12 44 Both sees and trusts in him from whom I came : Joh. 12 45 I came to light the world ; that seeing me , Joh. 12 46 They might be freed from their obscurity . And he that shuts his eyes and will not see , Joh. 12 47 Shall yet receive no punishment from me ; For now I came to save : but what I say , Joh. 12 48 That word shall Judge him at the later day . For of my self I have not spoke , but rather Joh. 12 49 Made known the will of mine Eternal Father . His will 's Eternal life : I speak no more , Joh. 12 50 Than what my Father spake to me before . Then Jesus went tow'rd Olivet at night , Luk. 11 37 Joh. 12 36 And staid [ at Bethany ] till morning light . Luk. 11 38 ( So many wonders yet produc'd no faith Joh. 12 37 In those spectatours : as Isaiah saith , Is 53. 1. Who ( Lord ) hath given credit to our word ? Joh. 12 38 Who understands the power of the Lord ? Nor could they then believe , because their mind Is. 6. 10. The Lord ( as he saies ) did in Judgment blind : Joh. 12 39 Lest they should understand , and turn , and might Joh. 12 40 Receive the blessing which they did so slight . Thus said Isaiah , when he did foresee Joh. 12 41 And spake beforehand of his Majesty . Some Rulers ( yet ) believed ; but appear'd Joh. 12 42 Not publick Confessours , because they fear'd The lash of excommunicating rods , And more esteemed mans applause than Gods . ) Joh. 12 43

5. And in the morning as they passed by , They saw the fig ( from top to bottom ) dry . Mat. 21 20 Mar. 11 20 See Sir ( said Peter ) how since Yesterday Mar. 11 21 This cursed tree is wither'd quite away ! Have faith in God ( said he ) then may ye set Mat. 21 21 Mar. 11 22 Among the mounting waves Mount Olivet . Whate'er ye say in faith , ye shall archieve : Mar. 11 23 Whene'er ye pray in faith , ye shall receive . Mat. 21 22 Mar. 11 24 But when ye send up your requests to Heaven , All that offend you , must be then forgiven . Mat. 11 25 For Heavens pardons are bestow'd among you , Mar. 11 26 As you yourselves do pardon those that wrong you .

6. Then did he to the sacred Temple go , Mat. 21 23 Mar. 11 27 Luk. 20 1 And teach the people , as he us'd to do : Where he was question'd by the scribes and Priests , Mar. 11 28 Luk. 20 2 By whose authority he did all this . This Question first ( said Jesus ) answer me , Mat. 21 24 Mar. 11 29 Luk. 20 3 Was 't God or Man gave John authority ? Mar. 11 30 Luk. 20 4 If we should answer , It was God ( thought they ) Mat. 21 25 Mar. 11 31 Luk. 20 5 He 'l ask us , why we did him not obey : And Man we dare not say ; this people all Mat. 21 26 Mar. 11 32 Luk. 20 6 Hold that his Office was Prophetical . Luk. 20 7 Therefore they said , We cannot tell . Nor I Mat. 21 27 Mar. 11 33 Luk. 20 8 ( Said he ) shall shew you my authority . A man commanded ( once ) his Son to go , Mat. 21 28 And in his field a litle pains bestow . First he refus'd ; but afterward he went , Mat. 21 29 And of his obstinacy did repent . But when another of his Sons was bid , Mat. 21 30 He said , I go for sooth ; but never did . Now which of those ( do ye suppose ) obey'd ? Mat. 21 31 The first that went and did repent ( they said . ) Truly ( said he ) just so it is with you : Mat. 21 32 Much ye pr●tend , but very litle do . The noted sinners to the Baptist went ; Which ye refus'd to hearken and repent . A certain man a vincyard did prepare , Mat. 21 33 Mar. 12 1 Luk. 20 9 And spent thereon much pains and cost and care : And ( being far remov'd ) sent men unto 't , Luk. 20 10 To bring him from the husbandmen some fruit . Mat. 21 34 Mar. 12 2 But they ( in stead of sending him his due ) Luk. 20 11 Took all his men , and beat them black and blew . Mat. 21 35 Mar. 12 3 And sending more , more basely they were us'd ; Mar. 12 4 Luk. 20 12 Both ston'd and kild , and many ways abus'd . Mat. 21 36 At last he sent his only Son , and said , Mat. 21 37 Mar. 12 5 Luk. 20 13 Now some respect will certainly be paid . But when they saw him , they conspir'd to kill Mat. 21 38 Mar. 12 6 Luk. 20 14 The Son and Heir , and have his land at will . So taking him , they barbarously slew him ; Mat. 21 39 Mar. 12 7 Luk. 20 15 And th●n without the vineyard-walls they threw him . Now when his Father comes , what think ye then Mat. 21 40 Mar. 12 8 He ' l do to these inhumane husbandmen ? Mat. 21 41 Mar. 12 9 Surely ( said they ) he ' l use them as his foes , And get him better husbandmen than those . Ps 119. 22 , 23. Luk. 20 16 The Lord ( said he ) shall miserably use Rebellious , fruitless , Prophet-killing Jews . Nay , God forbid ( said they . ) Nay but ( said he ) Mat. 21 42 Mar. 12 10 Luk. 20 17 What means the Psalmist in that Prophecy , Strangely hath God made chiefly to be used Mat. 21 43 Mar. 12 11 That Corner-stone which Architects refused ? Whoso in weakness stumbles at this stone , Mat. 21 44 He hurts not that , he hurts himself alone : Luk. 20 18 Whoso in malice doth oppose it , shall Be brus'd to pouder with its weighty fall . The Pharisees , peceiving how he turn'd Mat. 21 45 Mar. 12 12 Luk. 20 19 His Parables on them , in fury burn'd : Which then they would ( with all their hearts ) have shewd , Mat. 21 46 But that they greatly fear'd the multitude . With this same parable went Jesus on ; Mat. 22 1 A King proclaim'd the marriage of his Son , Mat. 22 2 And sent some servants ( on the wedding-day ) Mat. 22 3 To bid the Guests make haste and come away : But they refus'd . Then sent he other some , Mat. 22 4 To press them very earnestly to come . Some ( slighting them ) about their busness went , Mat. 22 5 And so dismist them with a complement . Some pull'd his servants by the ears : and some Mat. 22 6 So us'd them , that alive they ne'er went home . Th' enraged King sent then his army down , Mat. 22 7 To kill those murderers , and fire the Town . Here 's ev'ry thing ( said he ) in readiness , Mat. 22 8 But none of those deserve to be my Guests . Go ye ( my Servants ) into ev'ry street , Mat. 22 9 And ( good and bad ) bring hither all ye meet . So the men did , as he commanded them : Mat. 22 10 To grace the Nuptials of that Royal Stem . Then to the feast his Father came , to view 't ; Mat. 22 11 And found a man without a wedding-suit . Friend ( said the King ) how didst thou hither come Mat. 22 12 Without thy wedding-cloaths ? And he was dumb . Bind him both foot and hand ( said he ) and cast him Mat. 22 13 To smoak and soot and torment everlasting . Many ( 't is true ) are calld ; and 't is as true , Mat. 22 14 That Gods Elect are but a very few .

7. Then some were sent to play the hypocrite , Mat. 22 15 Mar. 12 13 Luk. 20 20 And slyly to ensnare him , if they might . Master ( said they ) thou teachest what is right , Mat. 22 16 Mar. 12 14 Luk. 20 21 And carest not for any mortal wight . Thou canst resolve us in a doubt , we know : Mat. 22 17 Luk. 20 22 May we to Cesar tribute give or no ? Ye hypocrites ( said Christ ) why tempt ye me ? Mat. 22 18 Mar. 12 15 Luk. 20 23 Bring me a piece of tribute-coyn , to see . Mat. 22 19 Whose image and whose superscriptions there Mat. 22 20 Mar. 12 16 Luk. 20 24 The coyn ( said they ) doth Cesars image bear . Give Cesar then ( said Jesus ) Cesars due : Mat. 22 21 Mar. 12 17 Luk. 20 25 And give to God , what God commandeth you . And when they could not thus entrap him , they Mat. 22 22 Luk. 20 26 ( Much wond'ring at his answer ) went their way .

8. Then came to him the Sadduces , that say , Mat. 22 23 Mar. 12 18 Luk. 20 27 Never shall be a Resurrection-day . Master ( said they ) by Moses if a Brother Mat. 22 24 Mar. 12 19 Luk. 20 28 Leave his wife childless , she shall have the other . Mat. 22 25 One woman thus had Brother after Brother , Mat. 22 26 Mar. 12 20 Luk. 20 29 And seaven of them after one another . Luk. 20 30 Now in your Resurrection from the dead , Mat. 22 27 Mar. 12 21 How shall she know her future nuptial-bed ? Mat. 22 28 Mar. 12 22 Luk. 20 31 You erre ( said Christ ) because ye do not know Mat. 22 29 Mar. 12 23 Luk. 20 32 The Scriptures well , nor what the Lord can do . For in the Resurrection of the dead , Mat. 22 30 Mar. 12 24 Luk. 20 33 They live like Angels , and do never wed . Ex. 3. 6. But that the dead shall rise again , your Moses Mat. 22 31 Mar. 12 25 Luk. 20 34 In that Bush-vision very plain supposes : Luk. 20 35 When God appear'd to him , and said , I am Mat. 22 32 Mar. 12 26 Luk. 20 36 The God of Jacob , Isaac , Abraham . Luk. 20 37 If He be Abrams God , then Abram must Mat. 22 33 Mar. 12 27 Luk. 20 38 At present live , and one day leave the dust .

9. His silencing of them did greatly please Mat. 22 34 Mar. 12 28 Luk. 20 39 Their great Antagonists the Pharisees . Then came a Scribe , and fain would understand , Mat. 22 35 Luk. 20 40 Which was the first and principal Command . Mat. 22 36 'T is this ( said Jesus ) Israel , give ear , Deut. 6. 4. Mat. 22 37 Mar. 12 29 Thy God is one ; let him be all thy fear : Love him with all thy heart and soul and mind . Mat. 22 38 Mar. 12 30 And to thy neighbour ( as thy self ) be kind . These are the chief ; so far do these extend , Mat. 22 39 Mar. 12 31 That Law and Prophets all on these depend . 'T is true indeed ( the Lawyer then replies ) Mat. 22 40 This far exceedeth all burn●-sacrifice . Mar. 12 32 Jesus rejoyn'd , Discreetly thou reply'st ; Mar. 12 33 Thou art not far ( I see ) from owning Christ Mar. 12 34 What think ye , Sirs ? who 's your Messia's Father ? Mat. 22 41 Mar. 12 35 David ( said they ) so far as we can gather . Mat. 22 42 How then ( said Christ ) can He be Davids Lord ? Ps. 110. 1. Mat. 22 43 Mar. 12 36 Luk. 20 41 Yet thus the Holy Ghost and he record ; Jehovah bad my Lord take up his seat Mat. 22 44 Mar. 12 37 Luk. 20 42 On his right hand , till all his foes were beat . Mat. 22 45 Luk. 20 43 So shamefully this ran them all on ground , Mat. 22 46 Luk. 20 44 No question afterward they durst propound .

10. Then their hypocrisy He further shew'd Mat. 23 1 Mar. 12 38 Luk. 20 45 To 's own Disciples and the multitude . They sit in Moses seat ( said he ) 't is true : Mat. 23 2 Do what accordingly they bid you do . Mat. 23 3 But turn aside from walking in their way , Mat. 23 4 Because they seldom practice what they say . They will not set one finger to the packs Num. 15. 38. Deut. 6. 8. Mat. 23 5 They bind so big , to lay on others backs . Their fringes and Phylacteries are broad ; Mat. 23 6 Mar. 12 39 Luk. 20 46 That men may their great holiness applaud . At Church and feasts they must be highly seated , Mat. 23 7 In streets and all assemblies lowly greeted With Master , Doctor , Father ; and believe , That all mens faith must hang upon their sleeve . Affect not you such proud and swelling titles : Mat. 23 8 You 're Brethren all , and only my Disciples . From your Celestial Father never swerve : Mat. 23 9 And he that would be greatest , let him serve . Mat. 23 10 Proud self-exalters shall be tumbled down , Mat. 23 11 While self-abasers win and wear the Crown . Mat. 23 12 Wo to you Scribes and Pharisees , whose leaven Mat. 23 13 Keeps both your selves and others out of Heaven ! Wo , wo to you , that make your selves the heirs Mat. 23 14 Mar. 12 40 Luk. 20 47 Of widows , by your long pretended pray'rs ! Wo , that ye hunt for Proselytes , and so Mat. 23 15 Entitl'em twice to your deserved wo ! Wo unto you blind guides , that let men faulter , Mat. 23 16 When e'er they swear by Temple or by Altar ; Mat. 23 17 And teach ( for lucres sake ) that oaths must hold , Mat. 23 18 When once they 're made by Offerings and Gold . Mat. 23 19 The Altar and the Temple rather bind , Mat. 23 20 Which sanctify the gifts : ye fools and blind ! Mat. 23 21 But whosoever swears by any thing , Mat. 23 22 He sweareth by the Everlasting King . Mat. 23 23 Luk. 11 42 Wo be to you that tithe your herbs ( and yet This ye must do ) but all the while omit The weightier matters of the moral Law ; Mat. 23 24 Leap o're a block , and stumble at a straw . Wo be to you that cleanse the cup and platter ; Mat. 23 25 Whose hearts abound with all corruptest matter . Cleanse first ( blind Pharisee ) thine inner side , Mat. 23 26 That so thy diet may be sanctify'd . Wo to the whited tombs , that look so fair ; Mat. 23 27 And so defile men , e'er they be aware . Mat. 23 28 Wo be to you that garnish and renew Mat. 23 29 The tombs of Prophets , whom your Fathers slew . Mat. 23 30 For ( in the sight of God , ye thus approve Mat. 23 31 Massacring those , whom thus ye seem to love . Mat. 23 32 Fill up the measure of your Fathers then , Mat. 23 33 Ye brood and heirs of Hell , more asps than men ! Those Prophets came from God , as others will ; 2 Chron. 24 19 , 21 , 22. Deut. 16. 16. Mat. 23 34 Whom ye shall scourge and crucify and kill : That all the righteous bloud may come on you , Mat. 23 35 From Abel unto Zachry , whom ye slew ( To pleasure Joash ) in the Temple Court : Mat. 23 36 Luk. 11 52 This Generation here shall answer for 't .

11. Observing then how into their Corbon Mar. 12 41 Luk. 21 1 By money'd men great offerings were thrown , 2 King . 12. 9. He saw a Widow bring a double mi●e Mar. 12 42 Luk. 21 2 ( Both of them did n●t make a farthing quite . ) Observe ( said he to th' twelve ) observe this woman , Mar. 12 43 Luk. 21 3 In real bounty paralel'd by no man Their gifts proceed from their superfluous store : Mar. 12 44 Luk. 21 4 Such is her need ( poor Soul ) she hath no more .

12. See Sir ( said one , as they departed thence ) Mat. 24 1 Mar. 13 1 Luk. 21 5 This stately stone , the Kings munificence ! Brave building ! but ( said he ) the times at hand , Mat. 24 2 Mar. 13 2 Luk. 21 6 When not a stone upon a stone shall stand . Then the Disciples askt him ( being set Mat. 24 3 Mar. 13 3 Luk. 21 7 Against the Temple , on mount Olivet ) When th' Exit of the present age would be , Mar. 13 4 And when he should appear in Majesty . Be not ( said Jesus ) drawn aside by any : Mat. 24 4 Mar. 13 5 Luk. 21 8 For Pseudo-Christs will come seducing many . Mat. 24 5 Mar. 13 6 Fear ye not Wars , when their reports are hot : Such things must be , but yet the end is not . Mat. 24 6 Mar. 13 7 Luk. 21 9 For Wars and famines , Plagues and Earthquakes go , Mat. 24 7 Mar. 13 8 Luk. 21 10 Fore-runners of that more tremendous wo. Mat. 24 8 Luk. 21 11 But look ye to 't : for first they will accuse you Mat. 24 9 Mar. 13 9 Luk. 21 12 To Heathen Courts and Councils , and abuse you . So will their sins be highly aggravated , Mar. 13 10 Luk. 21 13 And so the Gospel more and more dilated . But study not beforehand what to say ; Mar. 13 11 Luk. 21 14 The Holy Ghost shall prompt you in that day . I 'll give you mouthes and wisdom , which your foes Mar. 13 12 Luk. 21 15 Shall not have wit or power to oppose . Yet all shall hate you , and your friends betray you , Mat. 24 10 Mar. 13 13 Luk. 21 16 Your nearest kindred persecute and slay you . Mat. 24 11 This wickedness will cool the love of most : Mat. 24 12 Luk. 21 17 Hold out , and your reward shall neer be lost . Mat. 24 13 In patience keep your Souls , keep out despair : Luk. 21 18 God is your guide , ye shall not lose an hair . When ye have testify'd to ev'ry land Mat. 24 14 Luk. 21 19 These joyful tidings , then the times at hand . And when ye see that desolating rout Dan. 9. 27. Gen. 19. ●6 . Mat. 24 15 Mar. 13 14 Luk. 21 20 Of Heathens girt Jerusalem about , Flie to the Mountains of Arabia ; Mat. 24 16 Mar. 13 15 Luk. 21 21 Slack not your pace for any remora . Mat. 24 17 Flie for your life , and make no lingring halt : Mat. 24 18 Mar. 13 16 Luk. 21 22 Think of Lots wife transformed into salt . Luk. 17 31 Obey and live ; but if ye will not fly , Luk. 17 32 Share in the general calamity . Luk. 17 33 Women with child shall then have great distress , Mat. 24 19 Mar. 13 17 Luk. 21 23 And they that carry sucklings at their breasts . But pray to God , ye be not forc'd to fly Mat. 24 20 Mar. 13 18 In stormy winter from your enemy : And that it be not your Sabbatick year [ When all provision will be scarce and dear . ] For these are days of vengeance and of wo , Mat. 24 21 Mar. 13 19 The like to which the world did never know . Nor would a man escape , did God not make Mat. 24 22 Mar. 13 20 An end the sooner for his chosen's sake . Thousands shall meet with their untimely graves , Thousands shall then be sold about for slaves : Luk. 21 24 And under foot the City shall be trod By Gentiles , till the Gentiles Period . Then will a Saviour very welcome be , Mat. 24 23 Mar. 13 21 Luk. 17 22 Then shall ye wish the Son of Man to see ; And then they 'll cry , Lo , here is Christ , and there ! Mat. 24 24 Mar. 13 22 Luk. 17 23 For many such pretenders will appear , And ( with their miracles of magick ) cozen ( If 't were but possible ) the very chosen . Be not so charm'd so shall ye not be harmed ; Mat. 24 25 Mar. 13 23 Be now sorewarn'd , so shall ye be forearmed . Mat. 24 26 For as the lightning all are wont to see ; Mat. 24 27 Luk. 17 24 So plain , so suddain shall my coming be . But first I am to drink my bitter cup. Luk. 17 25 And when the measure of their sins is up ; Mat. 24 28 Then come the Roman Eagles and display Luk. 17 37 Their hovering wings above the rotten prey . Such fearful sights shall then be ev'ry where , Mat. 24 29 Mar. 13 24 Luk. 21 25 As if the end of all the world were near . The pow'rs of Heav'n & Earth shall then be shaken : Mat. 24 30 Mar. 13 25 Luk. 21 26 With horrour shall the hearts of men be taken . The world shall evidently see my hand Mar. 13 26 Luk. 21 27 Inflicting vengeance on this wicked land . And then I 'll send my Messengers , to fetch in Mat. 24 31 Mar. 13 27 My chosen out of ev'ry land , by preaching . Now when ye see these tokens , droop no more ; Mar. 13 28 Luk. 21 28 For your deliverance is at the door : Mat. 24 32 Mar. 13 29 As sure as blossomes ( when they first appear ) Luk. 21 29 Do shew the certain season of the year . Luk. 21 30 These words of mine shall be accomplished , Mat. 24 33 Mar. 13 30 Luk. 21 31 Before this present generation's dead : The Heavens and the Earth shall pass away , Mat. 24 34 Mar. 13 31 Luk. 21 32 Before one syllable thereof decay . Although the day to Angels is not known , Mat. 24 35 Mar. 13 32 Luk. 21 33 Nor to the Son of Man , but God alone . Mat. 24 36 Take heed of surfeits then , and worldly cares ; Luk. 21 34 For fear that day surprize you unawares . For ( as a secret snare ) it shall take hold Luk. 21 35 Of them , whose hearts are fixed upon mold . As in the days of Noah and of Lot , Mat. 24 37 Luk. 17 ●● Pleasures and cares did mortals so besot , Mat. 24 38 Luk. 17 27 That stood and fire oretook them e'er they knew ; Mat. 24 39 Luk. 17 28 So will my coming be to most of you . Mat. 24 40 Luk. 17 29 One shall be took , in bed , abroad , at mill ; Mat. 24 41 Luk. 17 30 And one forsook ! I rescue whom I will . Mat. 24 42 Mar. 13 33 Luk. 21 36 Then watch and pray ; that when the land 's involv'd In condemnation , ye may stand absolv'd . I am as one that travels to a land Mar. 13 34 A great way off , and gives his men command , To work and watch , be ready to unlock And let him in , when e'er they hear him knock . Stand ready girt , and let your candles burn ; Mar. 13 35 Luk. 12 35 Like servants waiting for their Lords return : That whensoe'er he comes ( though ne'er so late ) Mar. 13 36 Luk. 12 36 There they may be to open him the gate . Their honour and reward is very great : Luk. 12 37 He ' l wait himself , and see them sit and eat . Be watchful , and as careful as ye can : Luk. 12 38 Be not surprized by the Son of Man . For he will come with greater secresy , Mat. 24 43 Luk. 12 39 Than they that come to act a robbery . Mat. 24 44 Luk. 12 40 Speak'st thou ( said Peter ) unto us alone , Luk. 12 41 Or is this Parable for ev'ry one ? Chiefly for you ( said he ) That servants blest , Mat. 24 45 Luk. 12 42 Whole Master left him t' overlook the rest , Mat. 24 46 Luk. 12 43 And finds him doing it with care and faith : Mat. 24 47 He 'l make him Ruler over all he hath . Mat. 24 48 Luk. 12 44 But if he saies , My Lord will ne'er be here , Mat. 24 49 Luk. 12 45 And so begins to drink and domineer ; Mat. 24 50 He 'l come and hurl him ( e'er he is aware ) Mat. 24 51 Luk. 12 46 Where hypocrites and unbelievers are . He shall have many stripes , who , though he knew , Luk. 12 47 Yet disobey'd ; when others shall have few . For as the Lord hath here entrusted men , Luk. 12 48 To such a reckning will he call 'em then . Then watch and pray : and what to you I say , Mar. 13 3● I say the same to all men ; Watch and pray .

13. This other parable he added more , [ To press the duty treated of before . ] Ten Virgins once accompany'd a spouse , Mat. 25 1 And waited till the Bridegroom came to th' house . Five of them ( being simpler than the rest ) Mat. 25 2 Brought nothing but their Lamps ( and slightly drest ) Forgetting a recruit : the other five Mat. 25 3 Brought Oyl-pots too , to keep their Lamps alive . Mat. 25 4 The Bridegrooms tarrying had clos'd the eyes Not only of the foolish but the wise . Mat. 25 5 At midnight they were call'd upon , to come Mat. 25 6 And with their lights conduct the Bridegroom home . So up they start , and ( looking round about ) Mat. 25 7 The silly maidens Lamps were quite gone out . And when they would have borrow'd a supply , Mat. 25 8 Their fellows sent them to the shops to buy . Mat. 25 9 They that were ready , to the Wedding hasten'd , Mat. 25 10 And e'er the other came ) the door was fasten'd . Mat. 25 11 Afterwards came the careless ones , and cry'd , Mat. 25 12 Lord , Lord , admit us : but they were deny'd . Mat. 25 13 Furnish your hearts with grace , from sin awake ; That of my nuptial joyes ye may partake . When on my glorious Throne I come again Mat. 25 31 Attended on by my Seraphick train ; Then all the world shall be assembled under . Mat. 25 32 And then I 'll part the Sheep and Goats asunder . On my right hand the Sheep shall stand ; and they Mat. 25 33 ( To their transcendent joy ) shall hear me say , Come blessed of my Father , and put on Mat. 25 34 The Crown prepared for you long agone . Ye fed me , when I have an hungry bin : Mat. 25 35 I was a stranger , and ye took me in . When I was naked , sick , and in the jayl , Mat. 25 36 To cloath and visit me ye did not fail . Then shall they answer , Lord , we do not know , Mat. 25 37 That e'er we saw thee and reliv'd thee so . Mat. 25 38 And then shall I rejoyn , Because you 've done it Mat. 25 39 Unto the least of mine , I thus will own it . Mat. 25 40 On my left hand the Goats shall stand , and they Mat. 25 41 ( To their transcendent grief ) shall hear me say , Depart from me for ever ( cursed crew ! To fire prepar'd for Satan and for you . You fed me not , when hungry : I have bin Mat. 25 42 A stranger , and ye would not take me in . Mat. 25 43 When I was naked , sick , and in the jayl , To cloath and see me you 'ld be sure to fail . Then shall they answer , Lord , we do not know , Mat. 25 44 That e'er we saw thee and did slight thee so . And then shall I rejoyn , Ye have not done it Mat. 25 45 Unto the least of mine , so I disown it . And then shall these have endless death and wo , Mat. 25 46 While those to ease and life eternal go .

14. Two days before the feast ( as Jesus said , Mat. 26 1 Mar. 14 1 Luk. 22 1 Yet two days more , and then I am betray'd ) Mat. 26 2 The Jews consulted at the Council-board , Mat. 26 3 Mar. 14 2 Luk. 22 2 Safely and secretly to take the Lord . Mat. 26 4 Because they fear'd , if they should apprehend him Mat. 26 5 During the feast , the people would defend him . From Satan then comes Judas , and demands , Mat. 26 14 Mar. 14 10 Luk. 22 3 What they would give , to have him in their hands . Mat. 26 15 Luk. 22 4 And when they told him fifteen crowns should pay him , Mat. 26 16 Mar. 14 11 Luk. 22 5 He went and watch'd his season to betray him . Luk. 22 6

15. Now when the fourteenth day of Nisan cam ' Ex. 12. Num. 16. Mat. 26 17 Mar. 14 12 Luk. 22 7 They askd him where he 'ld eat the Paschal lamb . Peter and John ( said Jesus ) go to th' City ; Mat. 26 18 Mar. 14 13 Luk. 22 8 And when ye see a Tankard-bearer meet y' , Luk. 22 9 Go where he goes , and bid the Landlord shew Mar. 14 14 Luk. 22 10 The Chamber , where I mean to sup with you . Luk. 22 11 He ' l have you to an handsome upper room ; Mar. 14 15 Luk. 22 12 Get all things ready there [ against I come . ] They going ( as they were by Jesus bid ) Mat. 26 19 Mar. 14 16 Luk. 22 13 Just so found ev'ry thing , and so they did .

16. And when the time ( at ev'ning ) came , the Lord Mat. 26 20 Mar. 14 17 Luk. 22 14 Sate down ( with his Apostles ) at the board . I have ( said he ) desired earnestly , Luk. 22 15 With you to eat this Lamb , before I dy . For I shall never eat thereof again , Luk. 22 16 Before that I ( your passover ) am slain . Then blessing the preparatory cup , Luk. 22 17 He drank to them , and bad them drink it up . Luk. 22 18 And now ( before the Feast , and ) e'er he dy'd , Joh. 13 1 His endless love to them he signify'd . ( For though betray'd and slain , he knew he should Joh. 13 2 Return to God , and might do what he would . ) Joh. 13 3 Rising from supper ( almost done ) he ty'd Joh. 13 4 A Towel on , and laid is coat aside . And having fill'd a bason , he began Joh. 13 5 To wash and wipe the feet of ev'ry man . But when he came to Peter , Is it meet Joh. 13 6 ( Said Simon ) that my Master wash my feet ? Thou knowest not ( said Jesus ) what I do At present , but thou shalt hereafter know . Still he refus'd , till Jesus said , Let be , Joh. 13 8 Or else thou hast no interest in me . Let hands and head and all be washt ( said he ) Joh. 13 9 Rather than lose my interest in thee . He that returns ( said Jesus ) from a bath , Joh. 13 10 ( Save of his feet ) no need of washing hath . So ye already ( for the main ) are clean , Joh. 13 11 All but that one — I know the man I mean . Then sitting down again , he said , D' ye know Joh. 13 12 What my intention is in doing so ? Ye call me Lord and Master , as 't is meet . Joh. 13 13 If I your Lord and Master wash your feet , Joh. 13 14 Then follow my example , do so too ; Joh. 13 15 Each other serve , as I have served you . By you such service should be less abhor'd : Joh. 13 16 The servant is not greater than his Lord . Each other love ( this precept I renew ) Joh. 13 34 Each other love , as I have loved you . This badge of mutual love will make it plain Joh. 13 35 To all the world , to whom ye do retain . Do then your duty , and be blest : but yet Joh. 13 17 One whom I chose , is far from doing it . Ps. 41. 9. For ( as the Psalmist saies ) he eats my bread , Joh. 13 18 And ( like a beast ) kicks him by whom he 's fed . I tell you now , that when ye see th' event , Joh. 13 19 Then ye may know that I 'm omniscient . And ( for the rest ) whoso receiveth you , Joh. 13 20 Receiveth me ánd him that sent me too . Then was he troubled in his mind , and said , Mat. 26 21 Mar. 14 18 Luk. 22 21 Joh. 13 21 By one of you I am to be betray'd . This troubled them , and each began to cry Mat. 26 22 Mar. 14 19 Luk. 22 22 Joh. 13 22 ( Doubting of whom he spake it ) Lord is 't I ? Luk. 22 23 'T is one o th' twelve ( said he ) I go indeed Mat. 26 23 Mar. 14 20 To suffer , as 't is written and decreed : But wo to him by whom this thing is done ; Mat. 26 24 Mar. 14 21 'T were good for him t' have never seen the Sun . Then Judas also ask'd him , Sir is 't I ? Mat. 26 25 Well , well ( said he ) I 'll tell thee by and by . Now there was leaning upon Jesus breast Joh. 13 23 One that was more beloved than the rest : Therefore to him did Simon Peter make Joh. 13 24 Some signs , to ask , who 't was of whom he spake . He did : and Jesus [ softly ] said , 'T is he , Joh. 13 25 Whom next thou seest receive a sop from me . Jude then receiv'd the sop , and Satan bent Joh. 13 26 Judes mind more firmly on his dire intent . Iscariot ( said he who all things knew ) Joh. 13 27 Do quickly what thou dost intend to do . Now others knew not what he meant ; but thought Joh. 13 28 He would have festival provision bought ; Or that he should give something to the poor : Joh. 13 29 For Judas kept the bag , that kept the store . Then Jesus breaks and gives them bread , & saith , Mat. 26 26 Mar. 14 22 Luk. 22 19 This is hence forth my Body : feed by faith . I am your Passover : when this ye do , Think of my being broken thus for you . The cup of blessing then he blest , and gave them Mat. 26 27 Mar. 14 23 Luk. 22 20 That Symbole of the Bloud that was to save them . This is the blood that seals the league ( said he ) Mat. 26 28 Mar. 14 24 With ev'ry one that doth believe in me . This wine 's the last , that I shall ever taste , Mat. 26 29 Mar. 14 25 Until we 're past to joyes that never waste . Ps. 113 , &c. Now let us sing our Hallel , then we ' l go Mat. 26 30 Mar. 14 26 Tow'rd yonder garden , as we use to do . — I see that Judas ( with his sop ) is gone . Joh. 13 30 And now the Father glorifies his S●n , Immediately and of himself , the rather , Joh. 13 31 Because the Son so glorifies the Father . Joh. 13 32 Children , I 'm going , where ye cannot find me : Joh. 13 33 I leave you ( as I told the Jews ) behind me . Whither ( said Peter ) dost thou go ? Where thou Joh. 13 36 ( Said He ) shalt follow after , but not now . For now ( before this present night is ended ) Zach. 13. 7. Mat. 26 31 Mar. 14 27 On my account ye will be all offended : As in the Prophet Zachary 't is written , The Sheep are scatter'd and the shepherd smitten . But after I am risen ( ye shall see ) Mat. 26 32 Mar. 14 28 I 'll go before you into Galilee . Simon , the Dev'l hath leave to have you boulted ? Luk. 22 31 But I have pray'd , that , though thy faith be jolted , It may not quite be overthrown : and then Luk. 22 32 When thou 'rt recover'd , help the other ten . I 'll follow thee ( said Simon ) to the end : Mat. 26 33 Mar. 14 29 Luk. 22 33 Joh. 13 37 Nor jail , nor death it self shall me offend . Nor death it self ? said He : thou shall not twice Mat. 26 34 Mar. 14 30 Luk. 22 34 Joh. 13 38 Hear the Cock crow , till thou deny me thrice . But stoutly he , and all the rest , reply'd , Mat. 26 35 Mar. 14 31 They never would deny him , though they dy'd . Before ( said he ) I sent you forth , 't is true ; Luk. 22 35 And did miraculously succour you : But now ( whatever shift ye make ) provide Luk. 22 36 And arm your selves for this tempestuous tide . For ( as Isaiah saith ) I must be kill'd : Is. 53. 12. Luk. 22 37 Those prophesies are all to be fulfill'd . Behold ( said they ) two swords are here at hand . Luk. 22 38 Well , well ( said he ) e'er long you 'll understand . Let not your heart be troubled , neither grieve : Joh. 14 1 Believe in God , and so in me believe . Good store of mansions at my Fathers are : Joh. 14 2 Your places there I 'm going to prepare . Then I 'll return , and take you unto me ; Joh. 14 3 That where I am , there ye may also be . Whither I go , ye know ; the way ye know : Joh. 14 4 [ For I have told you of it long ago . ] Thomas reply'd , the place we do not know : Joh. 14 5 How should we then the way that leads thereto ? I am the way , the truth , and life ( said He ) Joh. 14 6 None cometh to the Father but by me . In knowing me , ye know the Father too : Joh. 14 7 In me the Father hath appear'd to you . But grant ( said Philip ) that we may behold Joh. 14 8 His glory [ as the Prophets did of old . ] So long have I with you been conversant , Joh. 14 9 And art thou still ( said he ) so ignorant ? Believ'st thou not that He and I are one ? Joh. 14 10 His words are spoke by me his works are done . Believe me that we both one essence make : Joh. 14 11 Or else believe me for the works own sake . If ye believe , ye shall do more than I , Joh. 14 12 Because the time of my departure's nigh . Ask in my Name aright , it shall be done : Joh. 14 13 Thus God is glorfyed in his Son . Joh. 14 14 Only to this beloved Son approve Joh. 14 15 ( By your obedience ) your unfeigned love , And then ( at my request ) he will ( I know ) Joh. 14 16 The everlasting Comforter bestow : That Spirit of all truth , whom all the rest Joh. 14 17 Nor see nor know , by you alone possest . I leave you not like helpless Orphans here , Joh. 14 18 But to your comfort I will soon appear ; Though not to all the world . Know that in me Joh. 14 19 Your life is hid to all eternity . That I and God are one , then shall ye know : Then shall ye know , that you and I are so . Joh. 14 20 Us and our love we mean to manifest , To him whose love is in his life exprest . Joh. 14 21 How wilt thou ( said the other Judas then ) Joh. 14 22 Appear to us , and not to other men ? Because ( said Christ ) his love is thus exprest , Joh. 14 23 Us and our love we thus will manifest . Who loves me not , he keepeth not my words : Mine , did I say ? they are indeed the Lords . Joh. 14 24 These things I tell you ( e'er I go ) in summe : Joh. 14 25 But when from us the Paraclete is come , All needful truths he ' l clearly teach you all ; Joh. 14 26 All that ye have forgotten he ' l recall . My peace I give you ; and I give it so , Joh. 14 27 That all the world can no such peace bestow . Let not your heart be troubled , neither fear ; Joh. 14 28 For I intend to come again , ye hear . So go to him who is so far above me , Ye would be glad sincerely did ye love me . I tell you now , that ( when th' event ye see ) Joh. 14 29 It may confirm your faith in him and me . I shall not say much more : now comes the Devil , Joh. 14 30 The worlds great Prince ; but finds in me no evil . Yet I submit ; that all the world may know Joh. 14 31 I love and serve my Father , Let us go .

17. I am the real Vine : my Fathers care Joh. 15 1 Makes all true boughs of mine more clusters bear . But ev'ry fruitless branch he takes away : Joh. 15 2 And ye are prun'd by what you 've heard me say . Joh. 15 3 Abide in me , and I in you : no fruit Joh. 15 4 Is born by those that leave the stock and root . I am the root and stock , the boughs are ye ; Joh. 15 5 In me you 're fruitful , fruitless out of me : Like out-cast wither'd branches , that are good Joh. 15 6 For nothing but afford the fire food . But keep in me , and keep my words ; ye may Joh. 15 7 Be sure that God will hear you , when ye pray . My Father 's honour'd , when much fruit ye bear : Joh. 15 8 And men will say , These His Disciples are ! Such as the Fathers love to me hath bin , Joh. 15 9 Such mine hath been to you ; remain therein . Therein ye shall remain , do but my will ; Joh. 15 10 As I do his , and am beloved still . These words I sprinkle now [ like drops of dew ] To cherish and encrease my joy in you . This is my will , As I [ your elder Brother ] Joh. 15 12 Have loved you , so love ye one another . Father than this the love of more extends , That one lay down his life , to save his friends . Joh. 15 13 My friends are ye , while doing as y' are bidden . The Masters mind from servitours is hidden : Joh. 15 14 But unto you ( as unto friends ) have I Clearly reveal'd the Gospel-Mystery . Joh. 15 15 I chose you to 't : [ my spirit being in you ] Joh. 15 16 You 'll bear such fruit , shall evermore continue . Pray in my name , and so be heard above . Joh. 15 17 And ( as I said before ) each other love . If unto you the world doth hatred shew , Joh. 15 18 It hated me before it hated you . Because I chose you out o th' world , is shown Joh. 15 19 Its hatred ; for the world would love its own . Ye must be serv'd like me : observe that word , Joh. 15 20 The servant is not greater than his Lord . They 'll use you so , for bearing of my name ; Joh. 15 21 Because they know not him from whom I came . Had I not acted like to God , and spoke Joh. 15 22 As no man could , their sin had had some cloak : Joh. 15 23 Now all pretense is gone ; now all may gather , Joh. 15 24 That hating me , they plainly hate my Father . But so 't is written ; and as David was , Joh. 15 25 So I am hated now , without a cause . But when ye shall that Advocate inherit , Ps. 35. 19. Joh. 15 26 And when I send you down Truths Holy Spirit ; He 'l plead my cause [ against this age accurst , ] Joh. 15 27 By you that have been with me from the first . I tell you now , with what ye are to meet ; Joh. 16 1 That so ye may not startle , when ye see 't . They 'll cast you from their Church , & think they do Joh. 16 2 Service to God by sacrificing you . And this , because nor God nor me they know : Joh. 16 3 Remember ( when 't is come ) I told you so . I told you not so much before , for then Joh. 16 4 I being with you , bore the rage of men . But now I am ascending up on high : Joh. 16 5 And none enquireth , whither 't is , or why . Why should that sorrow overwhelm your heart ? Joh. 16 6 'T is for your benefit that I depart . For ( the truth is ) I must receive my Crown , Before I can the Paraclete send down . Joh. 16 7 But when he 's come , to all the world he ' l shew Both sin and Righteousness and Judgment too . Joh. 16 8 First he ' l convince them of Iniquity , In their rejecting and condemning me . Joh. 16 9 You 'll see my Righteousness by him defended , Joh. 16 10 When ( and because ) I 'm risen and ascended . He ' l prove me Lord and Christ , because I bring Joh. 16 11 Both them to Judgment , and their captiv'd King . More should I say , but that your ears are dull : Joh. 16 12 That Spirit shall instruct you to the full . Not of himself , he ' l have it all from me : Joh. 16 13 By him I 'll send the gift of Prophecy . Joh. 16 14 For what the Father hath , may be apply'd Joh. 16 15 All unto me : and thus I 'm glorify'd . I shall be gone a litle while , and so Joh. 16 16 Revisit you a while before I go . But what he meant by this , they greatly doubted ; Joh. 16 17 And whispered among themselves about it . Joh. 16 18 I know ye would ( said Jesus ) very fain Joh. 16 19 Ask me to make that later sentence plain . Ye shall indeed ( while others laugh ) lament ; Joh. 16 20 But soon your lamentation shall be spent . The Mothers pangs create her grief and fear ; Joh. 16 21 But when she sees her Child , her joyes appear . At my depart ye morn : I 'll come again , Joh. 16 22 And fill your heart with joy that shall remain . Question me then no more : whate'er ye want , Joh. 16 23 Ask in my Name , and God shall surely grant . You 've asked nothing yet for Jesus sake : Joh. 16 24 Ask and receive , and of my joyes partake . My speeches now seem dark , but then your eyes Joh. 16 25 Shall clearly see the greatest mysteries . ‛ Sue in my Name , when unto God ye ' sue : Joh. 16 26 For ( over and above my pray'rs for you ) He loveth you himself : for He doth see , Joh. 16 27 How ye have loved and believ'd in me . From him I came , to visit mortal men : Joh. 16 28 From mortal men I go to him agên . Nay ( they reply'd ) thou speakest plainly now : Joh. 16 29 No mortal man doth know so much as thou . Thou canst resolve our doubts , though we were dumb : Joh. 16 30 Thou dost ( we know ) from God Almighty come . Indeed ( said Jesus ) is your faith so strong ? You 'll ev'ry one be scatter'd e'er 't is long , Joh. 16 31 And leave me thus ( retiring to your own : ) Joh. 16 32 But God is with me still I 'm not alone . Observe my words ; in me ye shall have peace : Joh. 16 33 But in the world your troubles will encrease . Yet courage take : shall my Disciples droop ? I 'll quickly make their adversaries stoop .

18. Then ( in their presence ) He divinely pray'd , Joh. 17 1 And lifting up his eyes to Heav'n ) He said , Now Father glorify and perfect me , That I ( through all the world ) may honour thee ; And ( by the pow'r which thou to me hast given ) Joh. 17 2 Bring all thy chosen children unto heaven : By making it appear that thou alone Art God in truth , and I thine only Son . For this is life that never shall have end , Joh. 17 3 Jehovah and his Christ to comprehend . Here am I glorifying of thy Name , Joh. 17 4 And finishing the work for which I came : Grant me that glory which I had with thee Joh. 17 5 [ As Lord of glory ] from eternity . I have revealed thee to these , that were Joh. 17 6 Thine own elect , committed to my care : They kept thy word , they have believ'd in me , Joh. 17 7 And are perswaded that I came from thee . Joh. 17 8 For these thus given me is my request , Joh. 17 9 For these thy chosen ones , and not the rest . All thine by choice , are by redemption mine ; Joh. 17 10 And ( to my glory ) made more fully thine . I leave them in the world , and come to thee : Joh. 17 11 Keep them , O Lord , in perfect unity . I ( in thy Name ) have kept them hitherto : Joh. 17 12 ( Ones falling off was written long ago . ) These things I speak before I come to thee , Joh. 17 13 That they may still rejoyce and trust in me . They ( by my doctrine ) have been alienated Joh. 17 14 From all the world ; and therefore are they hated . I pray not yet to have them taken hence : Joh. 17 15 From worldly evils grant them thy defence . Nor they nor I are of the world : O Lord . Joh. 17 16 Hallow them through thy truth , to wit , thy word : Joh. 17 17 So fit them for this ministry of mine , Joh. 17 18 As I my self was sanctify'd for thine . For them I offer up my self ; I bleed , Joh. 17 19 That they may thus from filth and guilt be freed . Nor do I pray for these alone , but all Joh. 17 20 Whom thou by these intendest for to call . As we are one , let them be one in us : Joh. 17 21 They 'll soon convince the world , united thus . Thus let them glory , to be one with me ; Joh. 17 22 As 't is my glory , to be one , with thee . Unite their hearts in perfect love , that so Joh. 17 23 Thy love to me and them the world may know . Let them be ( Father ) where I am , to see Joh. 17 24 Thy glorious and eternal love to me . The world knows not , these know from whom I came : Joh. 17 25 To these I have , and will declare thy Name . Thy love to me let them ( O Lord ) inherit : Joh. 17 26 And let me dwell within them by my Spirit .

19. By this he was to Kedron River come Mat. 26 36 Mar. 14 32 Luk. 22 39 Joh. 18 1 ( By which King David fled from Absalon ) 2 Sam. 15. 23. And ( with th' eleven ) having past the same , To th' Garden at Gethsemane they came . Pray here ( said he ) and watch , that so ye may Luk. 22 40 Avoid temptation : yonder I must pray . Then went he further in , attended on Mat. 26 37 Mar. 14 33 By Simon Peter and by James and John . And ( having left the other eight behind ) Luk. 22 41 To these he shew'd the anguish of his mind . A deadly horrour fills my Soul ( said He ) Mat. 26 38 You that beheld my glory , watch with me . Mar. 14 34 Which being said , from them he went alone ( As far as usually they cast a stone ) And falling down he said , Almighty God , Mat. 26 39 Mar. 14 35 Luk. 22 42 If it be possible , with-hold thy rod : But if it be thy pleasure , as I cam ' Mar. 14 36 To do thy will , so here behold I am . From Heaven then a Menssenger appear'd , Luk. 22 43 To strengthen him against the things he fear'd . Then coming to the three ( though charg'd to keep Mat. 26 40 Mar. 14 37 Themselves awake ) he sound them fast a sleep . Sleep ye ( said he ) and hast not thou the pow'r ( Peter ) to watch thy dying Lord an houre ? Mat. 26 41 Mar. 14 38 Watch ye , for fear the tempter should prevail : For ( though the Spirit would ( the flesh is frail . Then Jesus went and prayed as before : Mat. 26 42 Mar. 14 39 Luk. 22 44 And then his pangs encreased more and more . So that his sweat fell from him ( as he stood In that great Agony ) like drops of blood . Must I ( said he ) O Father , drink this Cup ? Thy will be done , I 'll freely drink it up . Again he found them fast ; so heavy they With sorrow were , they knew not what to say . Mat. 26 43 Mar. 14 40 Luk. 22 45 Luk. 22 46 The third time then he went again , and pray'd Unto the same effect as hath been said . Mat. 26 44 And finding them asleep , sleep on ( said he ) 'T is now too late for you to succour me . Mat. 26 45 Mar. 14 41 Rise up however , rise , come , come away : He 's just at hand , who doth my Soul betray . Mat. 26 46 Mar. 14 42

20. Behold , there came ( while yet he spake the words ) A multitude with links and clubs and swords , Mat. 26 47 Mar. 14 43 Luk. 22 47 Joh. 18 2 By Council-order and by Jude conducted , Joh. 18 3 And with his traitrous signal thus instructed , Mat. 26 48 Mar. 14 44 Take notice whom I kiss , for that 's the man ; Take , and as well secure him as ye can . Then stepping up to Jesus he presents Himself whith matchless graceless impudence ; Mat. 26 29 Mar. 14 45 Master ( said he ) all hail and happiness , And gave his Lord the usual sign of peace . My friend ( said Jesus ) what 's the end of this ? 2 Sam. 20. 9. Mat. 26 50 Luk. 22 84 Dost thou betray me with a Joab-kiss ? Then went he tow'rd the band that Judas brought , Joh. 18 4 Demanding of them what or whom they sought . And they made answer that they came to find Joh. 18 5 Jesus of Nazareth , and him to bind . I am the Man , said Jesus . At the sound Joh. 18 6 They stagger'd back , and fell upon the ground . They rally'd ; and He asked them once more , Joh. 18 7 Whom seek ye ? And they answer'd as before . Jesus reply'd , I told you , I am He : Joh. 18 8 And I command you then let these go free . ( Thus had he said before , from God I have Joh. 18 9 Received these , and these I mean to save ) Then said th' Apostles to him ( when they saw Mar. 14 46 Luk. 22 49 The Soldiers take him ) Master , shall we draw ? And straitway Peter laid about him so , Mat. 26 51 Mar. 14 47 Luk. 22 50 Joh. 18 10 That one's right ear was sever'd ( at a blow ) Clean from his head ( and Malchus was his name , Who from his Master Cai'phas thither came . ) Simon ( said Jesus ) sheath thy sword again : Mat. 26 52 Joh. 18 11 All they that use it rashly , shall be slain . Should I but ask my Father , he would send me Mat. 26 53 Angels ( above twelve legions ) to defend me . But how shall then the Scriptures be fulfil'd , That say I must be taken thus and kild ? Mat. 26 54 My own good Father offers me the cup , And shall I then refuse to drink it up ? So far ( said Jesus to his guard ) permit : Luk. 22 51 And touching Malchus ' sear , he healed it . But why ( said he ) with swords and staves , as if Mat. 26 55 Mar. 14 48 Luk. 22 52 Ye came to search for some notorious thief ? You let me teach in publick : but the pow'r Mar. 14 49 Luk. 22 53 Of darkness reigneth now ( in this your hour : ) And thus the Scriptures are accomplished . Mat. 26 56 Then the Disciples left him all , and fled . Mar. 14 50 ( There follow'd Jesus and the company Mar. 14 51 A certain youth [ in probability Rais'd by the noise , and coming forth it hast ] Had nothing but his linen o're him cast : And when the soldiers laid their hands on that , Mar. 14 52 With them he left it , ( and away he gat . )

21. To Annas then ( with Jesus bound they pass : Mat. 26 57 Mar. 14 53 Luk. 22 54 Joh. 18 12 And Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas Joh. 18 13 ( His Son in Law ) who once this counsel gave , Joh. 18 14 That one mans death should all the people save . Thither he went : for there the Sanhedrim Joh. 18 24 ( Or greatest part thereof ) expected him . Come Jesus ( then said Cai'phas ) and declare , Joh. 18 19 What thy Disciples and thy Doctrines are . I always taught ( said Jesus ) openly : Joh. 18 20 And therefore ask my Auditours , not me . Joh. 18 21 With that a Serjeant gave the Lord a cuffe , Joh. 18 22 And askt him why his answer was so rough . If it be ill ( said Jesus ) witness so : Joh. 18 23 If it be well , why gavest thou that blow ? False witness were then sought out [ and fee'd : ] Mat. 26 59 Mar. 14 55 Though many came , not any two agree'd . Mat. 26 60 Mar. 14 56 Two men at last deposited on oath , Mat. 26 61 Mar. 14 57 He said ( within the hearing of us both ) Gods Temple I 'll demolish , and I 'll raise ) Mar. 14 58 A far more stately fabrick in three days . Which was a thing that Christ did never say : Mar. 14 59 Nor was 't enough to take his life away . What sayest thou to this ( said Cai'phas then ) Mat. 26 62 Mar. 14 60 What mean the words of these two honest men ? No answer ? By that Glorious Name let 's know , Mat 26 63 Mar. 14 61 If thou be Christ ( the Son of God ) or no. I am ( said Christ ) and that you 'll one day see , Mat 26 64 Mar. 14 62 When cloath'd I am with might and Majesty . Oh blasphemy ! ( said he , and rent his cloaths ) Mat 26 65 Mar. 14 63 What need have we of any further oaths ? What think ye Sirs ? You hear 't as well as I. Mat 26 66 Mar. 14 64 They all reply'd , The man deserves to dy . Then was the Lord abus'd by ev'ry one : Mat 26 67 Mar. 14 65 Luk. 22 63 By some his very face was spat upon . Blind folding him they smite him , and demand Mat 26 68 Luk. 22 64 If their Messiah could detect the hand . And many other things as blasphemous Luk. 22 65 They spake against the King of glory thus .

22. Now Peter follow'd Jesus at a distance : Mat 26 58 Mar. 14 54 Luk. 22 54 Joh. 18 15 And when he was admitted ( by th' assistance Of an acquaintance there ) he there attended , Joh. 18 16 To see how this great busness would be ended . Then came the maid that let him in , and said , Mat 26 69 Mar. 14 66 Luk. 22 55 Joh. 18 17 Thou followest this Jesus ( I 'm afraid . ) Mar. 14 67 Luk. 22 56 But he denyed Him before them all Mat 26 70 Mar. 14 68 Luk. 22 57 Joh. 18 18 With whom he sate and warm'd him in the hall . Just as the first Cock crew , another maid Mat 26 71 Mar. 14 69 Luk. 22 58 Beheld him going tow'rd the Porch , and said , This fellow 's one of them . But Simon swore , Mat 26 72 He never saw the Man in 's life before . And after that ( about an hour ) the men Mat 26 73 Mar. 14 70 Luk. 22 59 Joh. 18 25 That stood about him , challeng'd him agen : Through all the land ( said they ) maist thou be known , To be a Galilean by thy tone . Nay was it not ( said Malchus Kinsman ) thou , Joh. 18 26 Whom in the Garden I beheld but now . Then he began himself to curse and ban , Mat 26 74 Mar. 14 71 Luk. 22 60 Joh. 18 27 If he had any knowledge of the Man . Then crew the second Cock : then Jesus sent Mar. 14 72 Luk. 22 61 A look that made his very heart relent . Then he remembered the prophesy , Mat 26 75 Luk. 22 62 And ( going out a doors ) wept bitterly .

23. When it was day , the whole Assembly sate ; Mat 27 1 Mar. 15 1 Luk. 22 66 About his death more fully to debate . And Jesus being brought , they bad him show , Luk. 22 67 Whether he were the very Christ or no. If I demonstrate it ( said he ) I know , Luk. 22 68 You 'll neither be convinc'd , nor let me go . But ( to your cost ) you 'll find it , when I stand Luk. 22 69 In pow'r exalted at my Fathers hand . Why , art thou then the Son of God ? said they . Luk. 22 70 I am ( said he ) as you your selves do say . What need ( say they ) of witnesses have we ? Luk. 22 71 Our selves have heard his doubled blasphemy .

24. Then they arose , and led him unto Pilate ; Mat. 27 2 Luk. 23 1 Joh. 18 28 But ( to preserve their persons undefiled And fit the Paschal-feast to celebrate ) They went not in , but tarry'd at his Gate . Then thither came the Governour , and said , Joh. 18 29 What crime ( ye Jews ) to this mans charge is laid ? Were he ( said they ) not highly criminal , Joh. 18 30 We ' ld not have brought him to the Judgment-hall . He doth seduce the nation , to disown Luk. 23 2 Cesar , and would erect himself a throne . But Jesus held his peace , and would afford Mat. 27 12 Mar. 15 3 To these notorious untruths not a word . Dost thou not hear ( said Pilate ) what they say , Mat. 27 13 Mar. 15 4 And what offenses to thy charge they lay ? But still in innocence he held his peace : Mat. 27 14 Mar. 15 5 Whence Pilates wonder did the more encrease . Judge him ( said he ) by your own law . We may Joh. 18 31 ( The Jews reply'd ) take no mans life away . ( He said before hand how he ought to dy : Joh. 18 32 For thus the Jews do never crucify ) Then Pilate took him in , and said art thou Mat. 27 11 Mar. 15 2 Joh. 18 33 That King to whom Judea ought to bow ? This for thy self ( said Jesus ) would'st thou know ? Joh. 18 34 Or as my crime , did others tell thee so ? Am I a Jew ? said he ; thine accusation Joh. 18 35 Proceedeth from thine own ( the Jewish ) nation . What hast thou done ? what hast thou said against 'em ? What hast thou done , that thus thou hast incens'd'em ? Jesus reply'd , My Kingdom 's not from hence : Joh. 18 36 Else would my subjects fight in my defense . Art thou a King then ? ( he reply'd ) I am , Luk. 23 3 Joh. 18 37 And for this purpose to the world I cam ' , To testify the truth : and they that bear Love to the truth , my testimony hear . What 's truth ? said he ; and went & told the Jews , Luk. 23 4 Joh. 18 38 The man is faultless , whom ye thus accuse . Luk. 23 5 But they were fiercer then , and said that he Luk. 23 6 Rais'd tumults from as far as Galilee . From Galilee ? said Pilate ; ye must go Luk. 23 7 To Herod then ; for he 's in Town , ye know . They went : and glad was Herod that he came ; Luk. 23 8 For Herod had already heard his fame , And hop'd to see some wonder . But the Lord Luk. 23 9 ( Though question'd much ) vouchsaf'd him not a word . There stood the Jews and earnestly accus'd him : Luk. 23 10 While Herod ( with his Officers ) abus'd him , ( Cloathing him with a Royal Robe , and then Luk. 23 11 Bad his accusers have him back agen . Thus the two Governours forget their feud , Luk. 23 12 And thus their old acquaintance was renew'd .

25. Then Pilate call'd them all , and thus began ; Luk. 23 13 As a Seducer you accuse this Man : Luk. 23 14 I have examin'd him ; but neither I , Nor Herod , think the man deserves to dy . Luk. 23 15 After some blowes ( then ) let him be releast Mat. 27 15 Mar. 15 6 Luk. 23 16 ( As custom goes ) in honour of your feast . Mar. 15 7 Joh. 18 39 Still let us keep that custom ( they reply'd ) Mat. 27 16 Mar. 15 8 Luk. 23 17 But as for him , let him be crucify'd . Mar. 15 9 Luk. 23 18 Here 's Barabas ( said he ) that murderer , Mat. 27 17 Mar. 15 10 Luk. 23 19 Joh. 18 40 That rebel , thief ; which will ye now prefer ? Mat. 27 18 Luk. 23 20 They ( by their envious Rulers being prest ) Mat. 27 19 Mar. 15 11 Luk. 23 21 Reply'd , We reckon Barabas the best . Mat. 27 20 Mar. 15 12 How so ( said he ) did Jesus e'er do so ? Mat. 27 21 Mar. 15 13 Luk. 23 22 I 'll have him soundly whipt , and let him go . Mat. 27 22 Mar. 15 14 Then being scourg'd , the soldiers ( out of scorn ) Mat. 27 2● Joh. 19 1 Deckt him with purple and a Crown of thorn : Mat. 27 27 Mar. 15 16 And ( for a Scepter ) put a reed in 's hand , Mat. 27 28 Mar. 15 17 Joh. 19 2 And bowing said , Hail King of Jury-land . Mat. 27 29 Mar. 15 18 Joh. 19 3 They spat upon him , with the cane they smote him ; Mat. 27 30 Mar. 15 19 And ( in that habit ) forth again they brought him . Joh. 19 4 Behold ( said Pilate ) how the man is us'd : Joh. 19 5 To pleasure you , the man is thus abus'd . If nothing will content you but his death , Joh. 19 6 Take him your selves and stop his harmless breath . We have a Law ( said they ) he ought to dy ; Joh. 19 7 He made himself the Son of God most high . Then Pilate ( hearing that ) was more afraid , Joh. 19 8 ( And taking Jesus in again ) he said , Tell me the house to which thou dost belong . Joh. 19 9 But ( being free to dy ) he held his tongue . What , not a word ( said Pilate ) dost thou know , Joh. 19 10 That I can crucify or let thee go ? Thy power all ( said Jesus ) over me Joh. 19 11 Were none at all , did God not give it thee : And they sin more that put me in thy hands . Then Pilate sought the more to loose his bands . Joh. 19 12 But the Jews cry'd , If Him thou lettest go That made himself a King , thou 'rt Cesars foe . He durst hold out no longer after that : Joh. 19 13 So on his solemn judgment-seat he sat' . ( By this 't was more than ten a clock at least , Joh. 19 14 And on this day they kept the Paschal-feast . ) Behold your King ! said Pilate . They reply'd , Away with him ! let 's have him crucify'd . Pilate rejoyn'd again , Unseemly thing ! Joh. 19 15 What , would ye have me crucify your King ? Whereat the Chiefest answered , We own Tiberius for our King , and him alone . ( Now Pilate from his wife had thus been warn'd , Mat. 27 19 Be not at all with that just man concern'd : For in a dream have I been troubled so Because of him , I know not what to do . ) And when he saw he could effect no good . Mat. 27 24 But that they rag'd like some obstructed flood ; He wash'd his hands , and said , The bloud that 's spilt Draw not on me ( but on your selves ) the guilt . So we pray too ( said they ) his bloud shall be Mat. 27 25 Both on our selves and our posterity . So they prevail'd : and so the sentence past , Mat. 27 26 Mar. 15 15 Luk. 3 23 That he which into Prison had been cast Luk. 3 24 For murder and sedition , should be free ; Luk. 3 25 And Jesus should be hanged on a tree . Then did the Lord endure full many a scoff : Mat. 27 31 Mar. 15 20 And after that they took the purple off .

26. Then Judas ( being prickt in conscience ) went Mat. 27 3 And told the Priests that now he did repent , That ever he betray'd his Master thus . Mat. 27 4 See thou to that ( said they ) what 's that to us ? Then throwing down his Soul-entangling pelf , Mat. 27 5 He went and desperately hang'd himself : Act. 1. 18. Za. 11 13 [ And in so tragical a manner fell he , That all his bowels tumbled from his belly . ] This is the price of bloud ( said they ) and so Mat. 27 6 Within the treasury it may not go . What shall we do ? — The Potters plat we 'l buy , Mat. 27 7 And there the strangers carcasses shall ly . Hence was it after call'd the field of blood . Mat. 27 8 And hence may Zachary be understood ; I askt my wages of the Jews , and they Mat. 27 9 ( For all my pains ) did thirty shekels weigh : At Gods command ( because it was so small ) Mat. 27 10 Unto the Potters heap I cast it all .

27. Then led they Jesus ( whither they desir'd ) Mat. 27 32 Mar. 15 21 Luk. 23 26 Joh. 19 16 Bearing his cross [ till he himself was tir'd . ] To help him then they forc'd a certain man , Joh. 19 17 Whose name was Simon ( a Cyrenian . ) There follow'd him a very numerous croud : Luk. 23 27 And ( for his sake ) the women wept aloud . Weep for your selves ( said Jesus ) not for me : Luk. 23 28 Weep for your selves and your posterity . The days are coming , when ye shall declare Luk. 23 29 Those women happy that did never bear : When men shall wish the mountains of the land Luk. 23 30 Would fall and hide them from the woes at hand . If they do this to one so green as I , Luk. 23 31 What shall be done to them that are so dry ?

28. With him they also led two persons more , Luk. 23 32 That were condemn'd a litle while before . And when they came as far as Calvary Mount Mat. 27 33 Mar. 15 22 Luk. 23 33 ( Between elev'n and twelve , as now we count ) In stead of cheerful wine , they thought it fitter , Mat. 27 34 Mar. 15 23 To give him drink that was both sowre and bitter : But he refus'd that grief augmenting cup.

29. Then on the cursed tree they lift him up , Mar. 15 24 Joh. 19 18 Between those two that were to dy for theft , One on the right , and th' other on the left . Thus it was said ( and therefore thus 't was done ) Mar. 15 25 Among transgressours he was numbred one . Mar. 15 26 Father ( said he ) forgive these things unto them , Mar. 15 27 Luk. 23 34 Because ( poor Souls ! ) in ignorance they do them . Mar. 15 28

30. Four soldiers then his other cloaths divided ; Mat. 27 35 Joh. 19 23 But whose his Coat should be , the lot decided , Psa. 22. 18. ( Because it had no seam : ) as doth appear Mat. 27 36 Joh. 19 24 Foretold by David . And they watch'd him there . Mat. 27 37

31. The reason of his death his title shews , Mat. 27 38 Luk. 23 38 Joh. 19 19 Jesus of Nazareth , King of the Jews . In Latin , Greek , and Hebrew it was writ : Joh. 19 20 So Romans , Greeks and Jews perused it . But these requested Pilate not to use Joh. 19 21 So positive a term as King o' th' Jews ; But that he said , I am their King . My hand Joh. 19 22 ( Said Pilate ) wrote it so , so shall it stand .

32. Then was the Lord revil'd by all that came : Mat. 27 39 Mar. 15 29 [ But he endur'd the Cross , despis'd the shame . ] Thou that canst pull the Temple down ( said they ) Mat. 27 40 Mar. 15 30 And rear't again so soon , come , come away , So said the Jewish Rulers , Can n't he save Mat. 27 41 Mar. 15 31 Himself , as well as call a man from grave ? Let Israels King now leave the Cross , and see , Mat. 27 42 Mar. 15 32 If any man believe so soon as we . He hop'd his Father ( as he said ) would save him : Mat. 27 43 Let him his Son deliver , if he ' l have him . One of the thieves ( too ) rail'd upon him thus , Mat. 27 44 Luk. 23 39 If thou be Christ , then save thy self and us . But th' other quickly took him up and said , Luk. 23 40 Doth not Gods justice make thee more afraid ? For we deserve our punishment ; but this , Luk. 23 41 This man hath done not any thing amiss . O Lord ( said he to Jesus ) think upon Luk. 23 42 Thy servant , when thou 'rt seated in thy Throne . This very day ( said Jesus ) shalt thou be Luk. 23 43 Partaker of that Paradise with me .

33. Amongst those friends of his that durst appear , Mat. 27 55 Mar. 15 40 Joh. 19 25 His Mother ( with some others ) ventur'd near . Mat. 27 56 Mar. 15 41 And when he saw her mourn , he lookt on John , Joh. 19 26 And bad her look upon him as her Son . To John he said , That Mother dear of mine , Joh. 19 27 Let her hence forward be accounted thine . One being thus bequeathed to the other , John to his house receiv'd her as his Mother .

34. No sooner on the Cross was Jesus nail'd , Mat. 27 45 Mar. 15 33 Luk. 23 44 But darkness over all the Land prevail'd . This horrid sight the Sun abhor'd to see . And his his light from noon till after three . At three his hellish torments made him cry Ps. 12. 1. Ps. 66 21. Mat. 27 46 Mar. 15 34 Eli , Eli , Lama Sabachthani ? He calleth for Elias ( then said some ) Mat. 27 47 Mar. 15 35 What ? will Elias to redeem him come ? Mat. 27 48 Mar. 15 36 Then Jesus ( to fulfill that prophecy ) Mat. 27 49 Joh. 19 28 Signify'd to them that he was adry . A spunge ( with vinegar ) was therefore stuck Joh. 19 29 Upon a stick , and given him to suck . He tasted it , and said , Now all is done : Joh. 19 30 Father receive the Spirit of thy Son . Mat. 27 50 Mar. 15 37 Luk. 23 46 So soon as ever he had spoke almost , He bow'd his head and yielded up the Ghost .

35. Then was the Temple veil rent quite asunder : Mat. 27 51 Mar. 15 38 Luk. 23 45 Then shook the earth ; then roar'd the rocks like thunder Then many Graves were open'd , and from those Mat. 27 52 ( When he himself was risen ) Saints arose , And entring into th' Holy City , there Mat. 27 53 To many Holy Persons did appear . And then the Captain ( seeing what was done ) Mat. 27 54 Mar. 15 39 Luk. 23 47 Confest He was Jehovahs Holy Son . And all the people ( filled with remorse ) Luk. 23 48 To their respective places turn'd their course .

36. This evening was the Sabbath-preparation : Joh. 19 31 And ( to prevent that high days profanation ) The Jews desired that the soldiers might Break all their legs , and so dispatch them quite . The soldiers did ( as Pilate gave command ) Joh. 19 32 And brake the legs of those on either hand . But Jesus having yielded up his Soul , Joh. 19 33 His legs ( and all his bones ) remained whole . Yet with a spear a soldier pierc'd his side , Joh. 19 34 And from his heart did bloud and water glide . Which , he that saw 't , avoucheth to be true ; Joh. 19 35 That so he may confirm the faith in you . For thus the Lord fulfil'd the word he spoke , Ex. 12. 46. Zach. 12. 10. Joh. 19 36 A bone o' th' Paschal Lamb shall ne'er be broke . And in another place it is foretold , Joh. 19 37 Him whom they pierced , shall the Jews behold .

37. Now Joseph ( who before had fear'd the Jews ) Mat. 27 57 Mar. 15 42 Luk. 23 50 Joh. 19 38 His love to Jesus manifestly shews . ( Among the Jews great Council he was one , Luk. 23 51 But yielded not to what the Jews had done . ) He boldly went to Pilate , and did crave Mat. 27 58 Mar. 15 43 Luk. 23 52 His leave to put the body in a Grave . First Pilate wonder'd at his suddain death Mar. 15 44 [ When as his bones were never medled with : ] But when he heard the Captain also say 't , Mar. 15 45 He gave the body unto Joseph straight . Who ( bringing linen for the purpose bought ) Mar. 15 46 Joh. 19 39 With Nicodemus ( who had also brought Of Myrh and Aloes an hundred pound ) Came , and ( in fun'ral-wise ) his body wound . Mat. 27 59 Luk. 23 53 Joh. 19 40 Now Josephs tomb ( where never corps was put ) Mat. 27 60 Joh. 19 41 Was from a Rock ( within his garden ) cut . And there ( in haste ) they did his body lay , Joh. 19 42 Because it was the Preparation-day . Luk. 23 54 Magdalen ( and some other women ) staid Mat. 27 61 Mar. 15 47 Luk. 23 55 Observing where and how the Lord was laid ; And then returning , bought more spice & oyntment : But kept the Sabbath , after Gods appointment . Luk. 23 56

38. Upon which day the tender-conscienc'd Jews To Pilate went with this important news . Mat. 27 62 That grand Impostour Jesus us'd to say , The third shall be my Resurrection-day . Mat. 27 63 Therefore ( said they ) let 's have a Guard till then ; Lest they should say , He 's risen up agen , Mat. 27 64 When they have stolen him : and that ( at last ) Far worse will pester us , than what is past . Well , go ( said he ) you can but ask and have ; Mat. 27 65 Use all the means ye can , to keep the Grave . So they secur'd it , not with men alone ; Mat. 27 66 But set the Publick Seal upon the stone .

CHAP. 7.

§. 1. THose women ( in pursuit of their intent Mat. 28 1 Mar. 16 1 Luk. 24 1 Joh. 20 1 I'embalm the Lord ) the Sunday light prevent . But e'et they were arrived at the place , Mar. 16 2 The Sun begun to shew his golden face . Who shall remove ( said they ) this massy stone ? Mar. 16 3 And when they look'd , already that was gone . Mar. 16 4 Luk. 24 2 For ( with an Earth quake ) had an Angel done it , Mat. 28 2 And [ as the watchmen said ] he sate upon it . His cloaths and looks the lightning did resemble ; Mat. 28 3 Like apsen leaves he made the keepers tremble . Mat. 28 4 And in a deadly fright ( poor men ) they run , Mat. 28 11 To make the Jews acquainted what was done . Mat. 28 12 The chief Priests brib'd them well , and bad them say , That while they slept , some stole the Corps away . Mat. 28 13 They gave consent for coyn ; and that report Mat. 28 14 Currently went among the common sort . Mat. 28 15

2. The women therefore entred into th' tomb , Luk. 24 3 And there found nothing but an empty room . Then ran they back to Peter and to John , Joh. 20 2 And said , the body of the Lord is gone ; But where he 's laid we know not . So those two . Joh. 20 3 Went out [ with them ] to see if that were true . Peter and John ran both [ i' th' fields ] together , Luk. 24 12 Joh. 20 4 But John ( out stripping him ) came foremost thither ; And saw the linen cloaths . Then Peter came , Joh. 20 5 And ( entring in ) took notice of the same ; Joh. 20 6 And saw the cloth wherewith his head was ty'd , Joh. 20 7 Not with the rest , but by it self aside . Joh. 20 8 Then John went in , and said , the case is plain : ( Not knowing how the Lord should rise again . ) Joh. 20 9

3. So these return'd ( with wonder ) to the town : Joh. 20 10 But there went Mary weeping up and down . And entring in again , two Angels there Mar. 16 5 Luk. 24 4 Joh. 20 11 At head and feet ( where Christ had lain ) appear . Joh. 20 12 They askt her why she wept . And Mary said , Joh. 20 13 Because I know not where my Lord is laid . Woman ( said they ) take courage ; for your Lord Mat. 28 5 Mar. 16 6 Luk. 24 5 Is ris'n again , according to his word ; Luk. 24 6 As ( ye remember ) he had often said : Mat. 28 6 Luk. 24 7 And seek ye not the quick among the dead . But go , tell Peter and the rest , that He Mat. 28 7 Mar. 16 7 Luk. 24 8 Intends to meet them all in Galilee .

4. And as they turn'd them tow'rd Jerusalem , Mat. 28 8 Mar. 16 8 Joh. 20 14 Jesus incognito appear'd to them . He askt her what she ail'd . She answer'd , Sir Joh. 20 15 ( I do suppose thou art the Gardiner ) If thou removed'st Jesus , shew him me ; I 'll put him where he may not trouble thee . Mary ! ( said he ) all hail . At that same word Mat. 28 9 Mar. 16 9 Joh. 20 16 Mary cry'd out , Rabboni ( 't is my Lord : ) And ( with the rest ) fell down before his feet , To render him that honour as was meet . I'embrace me now ( said Jesus ) do not stay , Joh. 20 17 There 's time enough before I go away ; But go and tell my Brethren what ye see , Mat. 28 10 And that I 'll meet them all in Galilee : That to my God and Father as I go , So to their God and Father , let them know . Then full of fear and joy they ran , to bring Mar. 16 10 Luk. 24 9 Joh. 20 18 Those pensive Souls the news of ev'ry thing . Luk. 24 10 But they believ'd they were but idle fant'sies , Mar. 16 11 Luk. 24 11 Or rambling feminine extravagancies .

5. That afternoon there travel'd two of them Mar. 16 12 Luk. 24 13 Towr'd Emmaus ( which from Jerusalem Luk. 24 14 Was six or seaven miles ) and talk'd about Luk. 24 15 Those very passages that now fell out . Luk. 24 16 Jesus ( unknown ) o're took them , and would know , Luk. 24 17 What they discours'd about , and sighed so . Luk. 24 18 Art thou the only man ( said Cleophas ) That knowest not what lately came to pass ? Luk. 24 19 What 's that ? said he . How Jesus ( they reply'd ) Luk. 24 20 That mighty Prophet hath been crucify'd . We thought it had been He that should have broke Luk. 24 21 From Israels neck the heavy Roman yoke . And ( more than this ) three days hath he been dead . Luk. 24 22 Our women also made 's astonished . For having been this morning at the tomb , Luk. 24 23 And finding not his body there , they come , Saying that Angels did appear most plain , Luk. 24 24 And told them that he was alive again . So some of us that saw the corps was gone , Luk. 24 25 Yet saw not him , [ and Angels met they none . ] What fools are ye ( said he ) how slow of heart To credit what the Prophets did impart ! For ought not Christ to suffer first all this , Luk. 24 26 And enter then within his glorious bliss ? Beginning then at Moses , he explain'd Luk. 24 27 All that the Word ( concerning him ) contein'd .

6. When they arrived whither they were bent , Luk. 24 28 He made as if he farther would have went . But they constrain'd him , saying , Night is near , Luk. 24 29 Abide with us : and so he tarry'd there . And as they went to eat , he took the bread , Luk. 24 30 And ( having given thanks ) distributed . Then were their eyes unseal'd , and from their sight Luk. 24 31 ( When he was thus reveal'd ) he vanish'd quite . Did not our hearts within us burn ( said they ) Luk. 24 32 While he was preaching to us by the way ?

7. So rising up , to th' Colledge straight they went , Mar. 16 13 Luk. 24 33 Intending to declare this strange event . They found them cloister'd up for fear o' th' Jews , And e'er they could relate , received news : 1 Cor. 15. 5. Luk. 24 34 How that the Lord was risen , and had been Undoubtedly of Simon Peter seen . Then they declar'd , what had been said and done ; Luk. 24 35 And how the Lord in breaking bread was known . While some believed not , behold the Lord Luk. 24 36 Joh. 20 19 A publick plain apperance did afford . Luk. 24 37 For standing in the midst of all , he said , Luk. 24 38 Peace be among you — Wherefore are y' afraid ? See , feel my hands and feet : have Ghosts ( I trow ) Luk. 24 39 Joh. 20 20 Such flesh and bones as I have ? surely no. Luk. 24 40 Hard-hearted men ! why did ye so despise Mar. 16 14 The words of them that saw me with their eyes ? And while they yet believed not ( so great Luk. 24 41 Was their transported joy ) he askt for meat , And there he ate before them [ in a dish ] Luk. 24 42 Part of an hony-comb and broyled fish . Luk. 24 43 These things I spake ( said he ) before I dy'd : Luk. 24 44 These things are done , because they 're prophecy'd . You understand it now , sure now 't is plain : Luk. 24 45 Christ ought to suffer thus , and rise again . Luk. 24 46 This you must testify ; and here begin 1. 2. 3. Luk. 24 47 To preach repentance first and pard'n of sin Luk. 24 48 ( Through Jesus Name ) to all men . And again , Joh. 20 21 Receive my peace , my peace with you remain . As I was sent , so send I you ; bequeathing My Spirit unto you by this my breathing . — Joh. 20 22 Or loose , or bind offenses in my name ; And heav'n remits or else retains the same . Joh. 20 23

8. But Thomas now ( call'd also Didymus ) Was absent , when the Lord appeared thus . Joh. 20 24 I 'll not believe 't ( said Thomas , when they told him ) Joh. 20 25 I 'll not believe 't , till I my self behold him : Until I feel the wounds he did receive Both from the spear and nails , I 'll not believe . Now Thomas on the next Lords day was there , Joh. 20 26 And then did Jesus first again appear , When all the doors were bolted ( as before . ) My peace ( said he ) be with you ever more . Bring now thy finger ( Thomas ) and draw near , Joh. 20 27 Feel thou the wounds were made by nails and spear , And be not faithless . Thomas then cry'd out , Joh. 20 28 My Lord and God! [ no longer do I doubt . ] Ah Thomas ! ( said the Lord ) but blest is he , Joh. 20 29 That shall believe , although he doth not see .

9. His third more publick apparition was Joh. 21 14 Hard by the waters of Tiberias . Joh. 21 1 Peter ( and half a dozen more ) had sought Joh. 21 2 All night for fish , but not a fish had caught . Joh. 21 3 Next morning Jesus stood upon the Land ; Joh. 21 4 But who it was , they did not understand . Children ( said He ) what vict'les have ye caught : Joh. 21 5 They answer'd , none . Then try another draught , You ' l find ( said Jesus ) on the right hand side . Joh. 21 6 And when they cast , his words were verify'd With such a shoal , they could not pull them out . Peter ( said John ) 't is Jesus out of doubt . Joh. 21 7 Then Peter girt his coat about his waste , And into th' Sea he cast himself for haste . The other follow'd in the Ship , and handed Joh. 21 8 The net along ( for quickly were they landed ) And ( to their great astonishment ) they spy'd Joh. 21 9 A fire with fish upon 't , and bread beside . Bring some ( said Jesus ) of your new-caught store . Joh. 21 10 So Peter went and drew them quite a shore . An hundred fifty three great Fish : and yet , Joh. 21 11 So great , so many never brake the net . And when he bade them come and dine , not one Joh. 21 12 Durst ask him who he was ; as being known . Then in his hands he took the fish and bread , Joh. 21 13 And ( as his manner was ) distributed : Simon ( said Jesus , after they had eat ) Joh. 21 15 And is thy love to me so very great ? Simon reply'd , Thou know'st my love to thee . If it be so , then feed my Lambs ( said he . ) But Simon , dost thou love thy Lord indeed ? Mat. 26. 33 , 75. Joh. 21 16 Indeed ( said he . ) My sheep ( said Jesus ) feed . But Simon , dost thou love me more than these ? Joh. 21 17 ( This repetition did not Simon please ) Omniscient Lord ( said he ) my love to thee To thee is known . Then feed my sheep ( said He. ) When thou wast young , thou girt'st thy self about , Joh. 21 18 And ( at thy pleasure ) walkedst in and out : But when thou 'rt old , shall others stretch and bind , And carry thee , full sore against thy mind . But thus shall God be glorify'd in thee . Joh. 21 19 [ Take up my Cross : ] come now and follow me . Joh. 21 20 Then Peter turning back saw John come too : Joh. 21 21 O Lord ( said he ) and what shall this man do ? Joh. 21 22 Follow thou me ( said Jesus : ) what if he Shall tarry till I come ? what 's that to thee ? Then did this fame among the Brethren fly Joh. 21 23 ( By a mistake ) that John should never dy . That John whose pen describes th' eternal word , Joh. 21 24 And doth ( we know ) the very truth record . And many more great Miracles were done , Joh. 21 25 That could not be recorded ev'ry one . Joh. 20 30 ( For if a man should so exactly write , The Volumes would be almost infinite ) Joh. 20 31 These plainly prove that He 's the Son of God , Whose Name gives life without a Period .

10. Then met above five hundred on that Hill 1 Cor. 15. 6. Mat. 28 16 In Galilee , according to his will . And when they saw him , they ador'd him there : Mat. 28 17 ( But some still thought a Spirit did appear . ) All power 's mine ( said He to his eleven ) Mat. 28 18 All power 's giv'n me , both in Earth and Heaven . Go therefore and Disciple first the Jews ; Mat. 28 19 Mar. 16 15 Then to the Gentiles preach this welcome news . And when they take this Covenant of mine , Seal 't with the common purifying-sign : Wash in the name of Father and of Son , And of the Holy Ghost [ which three are one . ] All that I bad you do , to them commend : Mat. 28 20 Lo , I am with you , even to the end . No less than life or death eternal must Mar. 16 16 Depend on their believing or distrust . They shall work miracles , who [ first ] believe ; Mar. 16 17 The gift of languages shall they receive . By my assistance and authority Mar. 16 18 They shall rebuke the sorest malady . They shall cast Devils out , take serpents up , Mar. 16 19 And get no harm by any deadly cup. ( And when the Lord was glorify'd , they wrought Mar. 16 20 These very signs , to stablish what they taught . )

11. Next , unto James the Lord appear'd ( saith Paul : ) 1 Cor. 15. 7. And finally to his Apostles all . Luk. 24 49 For then ( upon the fortieth day ) with them Acts - He being assembled at Jerusalem , The great and glorious mysteries explain'd , Luk. 1 3 Which to his Holy Kingdom appertain'd : And strictly charg'd them also not to leave Luk. 1 4 Jerusalem , until they should receive The promis'd Baptism of the Holy Ghost ; Luk. 1 5 And that within ten days ( he said ) at most . Lord , wilt thou then ( said they ) again restore Luk. 1 6 The Kingdom unto Israel , as before ? 'T is not for you ( said he ) to understand The times reserved in the Fathers hand . Luk. 1 7 When y' are endu'd with power from on high , Luk. 1 8 Then what y' have heard and seen , that testify ; Not only in Judea , but rehearse These joyful tydings though the universe .

12. Then Jesus led them forth to Livet , Luk. 1 9 Hard by the place where Bethany was set , And ( lifting up his hands to bless them there ) Ascended through the Angel-crowded air . At last the Clouds ( those curtains of the skies ) His body shadow'd from their greedy eyes . And as they still lookt after him , they spy'd Luk. 1 10 Two men in white apparel by their side . What means ( said they ) this wondering ? what means Luk. 1 11 This gazing up to heav'n , ye Nazarenes ? This Jesus , whom ye view so took away , Shall so return to you another day . Rev. So come Lord Jesus , make no longer stay ▪ Joh. 22 20 Oh come Lord Jesus , quickly come away . Amen and Amen .