ΧΡΙΣΤΟΛΟΓΊΑ.
OR A Metrical Paraphrase ON THE HISTORY OF OUR LORD and SAVIOUR Jesus Christ.
DEDICATED TO His UNIVERSAL CHURCH.
LONDON, Printed for Peter Parker at the first Shop in Popeshead-Ally, on the right hand going out of Cornhill. 1671.
TO THE READER.
IN Gospel-Harmonies I bear a part,
To make them Portable in Hand and Heart.
Elisha Coles. Junior.
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
'Twas 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 'twas 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 'tis 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 lets 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.
'Tis 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 ('tis 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 'twas 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; 'twas 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.
'Tis 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, 'tis 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
('Tis 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
'Twas 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 'twas, 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 'tis 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, 'twas 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 'twas 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 'twas, 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.
'Tis 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 'twas 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.
'Twas 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 'tis 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
'Tis 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 'tis, 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
'Twill 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 'tis 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 'tis 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.
'Tis 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.
'Tis 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 'tis 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
'Tis 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.
'Tis 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 'twas a sprite:
Mat. 14 26
Mar. 6 49
Joh. 6 19
(For now 'twas 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, 'tis I, ye need not be dismay'd.
And Simon Peter answer'd, I [...] 'tis 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) 'tis 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 'twas 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 ('tis 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.
'Tis 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 'tis 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
'Twere 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 ith' 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
'Tis hardly good enough to tread upon.
Mar. 9 49
Luk. 14 35
So 'tis 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 'tis 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.
[Wilt 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 'tis 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) 'tis 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 'tis, the which I aim at still;
Joh. 7 18
And therefore 'tis 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 'twas 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 'twas 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 'twas 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
'Tis 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 'twas 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:
'Tis 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) 'tis I restore,
Luk. 19 10
'Tis 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.
'Tis 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; 'tis 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 'twere) 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
CHAP. 6.
§. 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 'tis 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 ' [...]is 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.
'Tis 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 'twas 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 'tis 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 ('tis true) are calld; and 'tis 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
'Tis 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.
'Tis 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) 'tis 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 'twere 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 'tis 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
'Tis one oth' twelve (said he) I go indeed
Mat. 26 23
Mar. 14 20
To suffer, as 'tis written and decreed:
But wo to him by whom this thing is done;
Mat. 26 24
Mar. 14 21
'Twere 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 'twas of whom he spake.
He did: and Jesus [softly] said, 'Tis 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 'tis 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, 'tis 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 oth' 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 'tis 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 'tis 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 'tis, or why.
Why should that sorrow overwhelm your heart?
Joh. 16 6
'Tis 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 'tis 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 'tis 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)
'Tis 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 'twas 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 'twas 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 ('tis 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 'tis 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) 'tis 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?
'Tis 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.