Moses Vnuailed: OR THOSE FIGURES WHICH SERVED UNTO the pattern and shadow of heavenly things, pointing out the Messiah CHRIST JESUS, briefly explained.  
Where unto is added the Harmony of all the Prophets, breathing with one mouth the Mystery of his Coming, and of that Redemption which by his Death he was to accomplish: To confirm the CHRISTIAN, and convince the JEW: very profitable and full of comfort.  
By WILLIAM GVILD, Minister of God's Word at King-Edward in Scotland.  
HEB. 10. 1.  
For the Law had the shadow of good things to come, and not the very Image of the things themselves.  
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TO THE RIGHT REVEREND, MOST GRAVE, LEARned, and worthy Prelate, and Father in GOD, My Lord Bishop of Winchester.  
AS in the Creation darkness went before light, or as the dawning precedes the brightness of the day, & as joseph obscurely at first behaved himself unto his Brethren, and Moses covered with a veil stood before the people: Even so (Right Reverend) in the detection of the glorious work of man's Redemption, mystical promises went before merciful performance, dark shadows were the forerunners of that bright substance, obscure types were harbingers to that glorious Anti-type the Messiah, who was coming after, and Leui's Law with its figurative and veiled Ceremonies, was the vive resemblance, painting and pointing out that clear Lamp and Lamb of God, the express Image and engraven Character of the Father: So that as folded in swaddling clouts, and lying in a Crib, he was seen and shown unto the Wisemen that came from the East; so involved in typical ordinances, and lurking under shaddowish signs, he was offered and exhibited unto the jews that saw his day but afar off; the eclipsed and dim light of the Moon (as it were) as yet only glimmering, or the twinkling brightness of starry Lamps as yet only dazedly glistering: Until the true Phosphorus, that glorious Sun himself did arise in the Horizon of our humanity, dispersing the beams of his bounty, and manifesting himself to be that only light of the world, promised to them that sit in the Region of darkness, for comfort and illumination, and to the joy of all in heaven and earth, the Lamb himself only opening that sealed Book, and unfolding the truth of former hid mysteries.  
Then that Ladder of Heaven, and Leader to glory, was more brightly seen, than jacob saw the same formerly in a dream. Then that true Tree of Life planted in the earth of our nature, was plainly viewed without the limits of that heavenly Paradise. Then that heavenly Manna which the Father gave from above, most abundantly offered itself, unto the refreshment of all hungering Israelites. And that blessed Rock from City to City, and place to place following them, most clearly gushed out the comfortable waters of Life, for every one to drink, and never to thirst after. Then the true curing Serpent was graciously reerected on high for all men to behold with the eye of Faith, and then all the Mosaical sacrifices, and rudimental Rites, which like the Baptist, pointed out Christ jesus to be that Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world, unfolded themselves in their former dark shaddowish signification, and while they remained in vigour, albeit (like Zacharie before his son's birth) they were dumb and obscure signers, yet ceasing, and in their departure (the substantial body filling up the room) with their eternal farewell, opening their mouth as it were, they said that which before they signed, and gave a hearty congratulation and welcome to their accomplishing verity, as night gives place to day; Levi thus yielding to a more excellent High Priest; and Hagar the bondwoman, unto her free Dame Sarah.  
Herein how evangelical light hath discovered the meaning of Legal obscurity; and how Aaron's Bells sounded never but Christ jesus and him Crucified; nor his silver Trumpets, but the joyful jubilee of soul's freedom; his many sacrifices pointing out that one all-sufficient: And how the successive diversity of types of sundry things, places, persons, and actions, etc. from time to time couchedly involued, and cunningly conveyed, the blessed mystery and deep secret of the abyss of unsearchable love to mankind, and extense of mercy past comprehending, as by secret water-spouts from posterity to posterity, for continuance of the vigorous hope of the faithful; who with Simeon longed to see the Salvation of the Lord Herein, I say, the pains that I have taken, is briefly (for the case of the Reader) to point only (as it were) at the same in order as they occur in Scripture, joining with succinct brevity to avoid tediousness, as great plainness and perspicuity as I could, to avoid 
a Mark.  obscureness. And comparing some things for conveniency of case only (which prettily may be so compared) wherein I acknowledge in the purpose of the Holy Ghost a typical resemblance ever, of any answerable verity is not to be sought. And keeping still in all (I hope) the Analogy of faith, as the right measure of the Temple, the pattern on the Mount, and just Balance of the Sanctuary.  
This Treatise then (Right Reverend and most worthy Prelate) as a testimony of my most endeared affection, I have dedicated to your Lordship, and shrouded the same under the wings of your Learned patrociny, by experience having in my own person found (especially at your Lordships late being in Scotland) yet more than courteous regard, and most kind respectiveness ever usual by your Lordship towards all, but chiefly towards those who are Fellowlabourers in the Sacred dispensation of that holy mystery with you: Whereby not only I, but the hearts of many with me, who had that happy occasion of your Lordship's acquaintance, are so warmed (though under a cold Climate) and inflamed with the Reverend memory of your Lordship's humanity, and other singular holy virtues, and rare gifts (wherewith your good GOD hath endued you; and which as a strong chain hath linked so that singular regard of your Prince unto you, as that sooner, I persuade myself, their bodies shall begin to resolve into ashes, than that fire of affection in their conquered and captived hearts shall cease, to be vigorous and burn.  
As some sparkles then, (my Lord) hereof for my part, tending and bursting forth towards the place of your Lordship's residence, receive these succinct Lucubrations, consecrate to your Lordship's Name: subjected to your Censure, and to be disposed as your Lordship shall think fit thereof. Of whose most gentle and gracious acceptation, as I rest assured: So, as for others, I hope, Christian love, and charitable affection shall be my Censurer of all, regarding chiefly my honest aim herein. And where others are enabled to do better, or to amend my Labours, beseeching the Lord to enable them more & more, and to enlighten my mind with them, that mine eyes being anointed with the eye-salue of his Spirit, with David I may know the secrets of his Law, and that neither I may envy their rich gift with an evil eye, nor yet despise my own poor mite with a wicked heart: but endeavouring to gain something with my small Talon unto my bountiful Master, I may not incur neither the bitter reproof, nor deserved judgement of an evil or unprofitable servant at his hands. Beseeching which God to thrust out many faithful Laborers into his Harvest, and to continue your Lordship in a long and happy life, with a successful blessing upon your Lordship's government & travels, to the confor●… and edification of his Church, rests  
Your Lordships in all hearty and most affectionate duty in Christ, WILLIAM GVILD   

MOSES VN-VAILED  

1. THE TREE OF LIFE, GEN. 2. 9  

The Congruity.  
1 AS it was called the Tree of Life. So Christ is that true Tree of Life, giving the fruit & juice both of grace and glory, joh. 15. 1. 2. It was in the midst of the Garden. So Christ is to be found in the midst of his Church, Mat. 18. 20. 3. It was in the earthly Paradise planted. So Christ is in the heavenly placed, Mar. 16. 19: 4. Adam in his standing might eat of the Tree of Life (as of all other trees, saving that one which was forbidden.) Gen. 2. 16. So shall the godly that persevere, eat of that true Tree of Life promised, Ren. 2. 7. 5. Sin exiled man out of the earthly Paradise from the fruition of the one, Gen. 3. 24. So sin doth out of the heavenly, from the fruition of the other, joh. 15. 6. 6. Adam condemned once to be expelled from the same, got no regress, Gen. 3. 24. So neither man in judgement once debarred from heaven and Christ, shall have no recovery, Math. 25. 41. 7. The Lord only planted the one, making it to grow out of the earth. So also did he the other in the earth of our humanity, joh. 1. 14. who did increase in wisdom, stature, and favour both with God and Man, Luke 2. 52.   

The Disparity.  
1. THat tree of Life endured but for a time: but our Tree of Life endureth for ever, Heb. 7. 24. Secondly, it could not restore life again to Adam, being only the Sacrament of the Covenant of life in case of perseverance: but our Tree of Life Christ jesus restoreth life lost, to his own chosen; yea, a better life than adam's in Paradise. And since he is the end of the Law to them that believe, Rom. 10. he now becomes to us by the covenant of Grace, the true Tree of Life, performing that, which that of works could not attain unto, by reason of man's fall.    

2. Adam, Rom. 5. 14.  
1. ADAM, man, red earth, or bloody. So was Christ Man in his Incarnation, and bloody in his Passion, Mat. 1. & 27. 2. Adam, man, without woman's bearing, and so without a Mother. So Christ Man, without man's begetting, and so without a father, Mat. 1. 20. 3. Adam's Father only God, Gen. 2. 7. So likewise Christ's, john 8. 16. 4. Adam made Lord over the creatures, and heir of the outmost bounds of the earth. So is Christ that truly, Psal. 2. 5. Adam was appointed to dress the Garden and keep it, Gen. 2. 16. So Christ, to sanctify and save his Church, 1. Cor. 1. 30. 6. Adam was sent out of Paradise, for his sin committed, to endure painful labours, Gen. 3. 23. but unwillingly. So was Christ sent from the heavens for our sins imputed, to endure painful sufferings, Isai. 53. yet most willingly. 7. Thorns were made a curse to the one, Gen. 3. 17. So were they made a crown to the other, Mat. 27. 29. 8. The sweat of the brow was in labour imposed on the one, Gen. 3. 19 So the sweat of blood in agony was imposed on the other, Luke 22. 44. 9 Adam sleeping, Euah was form, Gen. 2. 21. So Christ dying on the Cross, his Church was framed. 10. Adam gives to his, that which is his own by generation, Gen. 5. 3. So Christ doth to his, that which is his own, by Regeneration, Rom. 1. 17. Gal. 2. 17. 11. We have borne already here the image of the earthly. So shall we bear the Image of the heavenly, 1. Cor. 15. 49. 12. Adam created to the Image of God, Gen. 1. 27. So Christ incarnate, the engraven Character of his Father, Col. 1. 15. Heb. 1. 3. 13. Adam was King, Priest, and Prophet, in his Family. So is Christ the same in his Church and family of the faithful, Reu. 1●…. Rom. 3. Heb. 9 13. 14. Adam had Cain and Abel in his house, Gen. 4. So hath Christ Elect, and Reprobates, true worshippers and Hypocrites in his visible Church, Math. 13. 24. 15. Adam had perfect wisdom and knowledge, as may be seen in naming of all the creatures, Goe 2. 19 So in Christ dwelleth the fall treasure of both, Col. 2. 3. 16. Likewise as by the offence of the one, the fault came on all men to condemnation, and many were made sinners. So by the justifying of the other, the benefit abounded toward all men, to the justification of life; so that by his obedience, shall many be made righteous, Rom. 5. 18. that as sin had reigned unto death; so might grace also reign by righteousness unto eternal life, through jesus Christ our Lord.  

The Disparity.  
But yet the gift is not so, as is the offence: for if through the offence of Adam many be dead; much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. Neither is the gift so, as that which entered in by one that sinned. For the fault came of one offence unto Condemnation: but the gift is of many offences unto justification. For if by the offence of one, death reigned through one; much more shall they which receive that abundance of grace, and gift of that righteousness, reign in life through one, that is, jesus Christ, Rom. 5. 15, 16, 17. Likewise the first man was of the earth, earthly and natural; but the second man is the Lord from heaven, heavenly and spiritual, 1. Cor. 15. 47. and as is the earthly, such are they that are earthly, and as is the heavenly, such are they that are heavenly, verse 48. Also the first man Adam was made a living soul, but the last Adam was made a quickening Spirit, 1. Cor. 15. 45.    

3. Abel, Gen. 4.  
1. ABEL, or Habel, mourning or vanity. Such was the life of Christ, a mourning for our vanity and wickedness, Mat. 26. Mar. 8. 2. Abel offered an acceptable sacrifice unto the Lord, Heb. 11. Gen. 44. So did Christ upon the Altar of the Cross, Rom. 3. 25. when he offered up himself, Heb. 7. 27. 3. Abel was a Shepherd, Gen. 4. 2. So Christ is the true Shepherd of our souls. 1. Pet. 2. 15. 4. Abel was slain by his brother Cain in the field innocently, after he had spoken to him, Gen. 4. 8. So was Christ by his brethren according to the flesh (the jews) without the City, after they had falsely accused him, Lu. 23 5. After Abel's death till Seth and Enosh, true worship and Religion by cain's seed was long time suppressed, Gen. 4. 26. So after Christ's death, was Christianity under the Heathen Emperors long persecuted, Reu. 12. Euseb. 6. And as after the restauration of true worship, corruption of life crept in, and brought the deluge upon the Primitive world, Gen. 6. So after the truth was by Laws established under Christian Emperors, (open persecution ceasing) secretly and slyly corruption of life and doctrine crept in, and brought a deluge of miseries and darkness upon the visible Church, Centuriae Ecclesiae.  

The Disparity.  
Abels' sacrifice was only for himself: but that of Christ's, for the sins of the world. Abel was privily murdered: but Christ publicly suffered. Abel's blood cried to the Lord for revenge & wrath: but the blood of sprinkling shed by Christ, speaketh better things then that of Abel, Heb. 12. 24.    

4. Enoch, Gen. 5. 21.  
1. ENOCH, dedicate. So was Christ dedicate and decreed to be that Saviour of mankind, Isai. 25. 9 2. Enoch walked with God, Gen. 5. 22. So did Christ in all perfection of sanctimony and righteousness, Isay 53. 7. 3. Enoch pleased God, and was beloved of him, Wisd. 4. 10. So did Christ his Father, and is declared to be his well-beloved, in whom he was well pleased, Math. 3. 17. 4. Enoch was matchless in his age, so that none was like him, Ecclus. 49. 14. So was Christ through all ages, and ever shall be peerless, none daring to compare with him, john 3. 35. 5. In order of History, take those that died first, he is reported and brought in as one that saw not death, but was translated, Gen. 5. 24. To yield that comfort to the Church, & type Christ therein, who should make death to be swallowed up in victory, and immortality, and to assure us also of the Resurrection, Col. 1. 18. Rom. 4. 25.  

The Disparity.  
ENoch's righteousness did not avail others, but that of our Saviour's doth avail us, and becometh others. His translation likewise was comfortative, and typical: but the Resurrection of Christ to us, is operative and effectual.  
Note also, that enoch's translation before the Law, and Eliahs' under the Law, are types and pledges (as it were) of that last translation of them under the Gospel, that shall be found alive at the Lords second Coming.    

Noah, Gen. 5. 32.  
1. NOah, ceasing or rest. So Christ hath caused God's wrath to cease, and giveth rest thereby to the troubled conscience. Mat. 3 2. Noah lived in a most corrupt time, and general defection both in doctrine and manners, Gen. 6. 5. So did Christ jesus upon earth in a like age, as appears, Math. 5. 6. 7, chap. 3. Noah was acquainted with the Lords Decree, Gen. 6. 13. So was Christ fully with the will of his Father, john 1. 4. Noah was a Preacher of Righteousness to the wicked world, 1. Pet. 3. So was Christ the same, exhorting them to repent: for the Kingdom of God was at hand, Luke 2. 32. Isay 60. 1. 5. Noah by his obedience saved all that entered within his Ark, Gen. 6. 23. So doth Christ all those, that by a true Faith do enter into his Church, 1. Tim. 1. 15. 6. Noah's Ark was tossed upon the waters. So is the Church of Christ in this world, by diverse temptations and persecutions, joh. 16. 7. In Noah's Ark were clean, and unclean also, were Sem, and japheth, ver. 7, 8. So in Christ's visible Church are Hypocrites, and true Believers; jews also and Gentiles, Ephes. 2. Math. 13. 8. Noah only (as principal efficient) did build his Ark, verse 14. So doth Christ edify, and build up his Church, 1●…. Cor. 3. 9 Noah was long in building thereof, verse 3. So hath Christ bee●… from the beginning of the world, hitherto, and shall be to the world's end, Ephe. 4. in building of his Church. 10. Noah having built his Ark, the flood did come, which destroyed the first world, verse 21. So the number of Christ's Church being accomplished, the fire shall come to destroy the second world. 11. Noah made his Ark of many Trees, closely seamed together, strong, fresh, and dressed, verse 14. So hath Christ compacted his Church of many members, united by the bond of the Spirit, strengthened with Grace, freed from the domining corruption of sin, and sanctified by the Holy Ghost, Gal. 3. 7. 12. Noah had sundry rooms in his Ark, Ibidem. So Christ hath sundry functions in his Church, 1. Cor. 12. 13. Noah pitched his Ark within and without against the waters. So hath Christ fortified his Church sufficiently against all temptations, joh. 15. 14. Noah made one door only to his Ark, verse 16. So hath Christ appointed one only entry to his Church, john 10. 7. 15. Noah's Ark had little outward light, Ibid. So neither is the light of Christ's Church, worldly carnal wisdom, Ro. 8. 7. 16. Noah abode in the Ark all the time of the tossing thereof. So doth Christ remain in the midst of his Church, being with them to the world's end, in all tentations and afflictions thereof, john 14. 18. 17. Noah saved few in his Ark, in respect of the world. So the number that are to be sane in Christ's Church is but a handful likewise, Math. 22. 14. 18. The wright's that built the Ark, notwithstanding perished. So many Preachers in the Church may likewise be damned, Math. 7. 22. 19 All sorts of creatures Noah received into the Ark. So all sorts of persons and Nations, Christ accepteth into his Church, Ephes. 2. 18. 20. In the days of Noah, defection from true Religion, oppression, sensuality, and security, after 1656. years, brought on the first destruction on the world. So the like sins none reigning, about the like time, is like to bring on the second judgement on the latter world, Math. 24. 21. Those that were saved, was by being within the Ark, in the waters. Figuring that those that are redeemed, must enter into the Church by Baptism, 1. Pet. 3. 20. 22. Noah's toss upon the waters being ended, he sent out the Dove, Gen. 8. 12. So Christ's sufferings being finished, be sent out his Spirit into the world, to comfort and lead his own, john 14. 23. Noah offered a Sacrifice unto the LORD, wherein he smelled a savour of rest, verse 21. So hath Christ unto his Father, whereby his wrath is fully appeased, Ro. 3. 25. 24. With Noah God made a Covenant to his posterity, and confirmed it with a sign, Gen. 9 9 So in Christ with the Church hath the Lord made a new Covenant of mercy, and ratified it with Sacraments, Mat. 3. 17. 25. The cover of the Ark being taken off, and Noah's Family going out of the same (after the Deluge dried up) increased and multiplied wonderfully, Gen. 10. So the time of the true Churches lurking being ended, and the hid marked ones bursting forth, after the Deluge of darkness, dried up in a good measure, the Church shall become more and more visible, and increase, to the abridging of Antichrists power daily, Reu. 19  

The Disparity.  
NOah preached, but converted none of the first world: but not so Christ, by whose voice many were turned, and daily by the efficacy thereof are brought into his Church. Noah's Ark likewise putrified and perished at last; but never shall the Church of Christ so perish or decay. The tossing of the waters did wear and make the Ark worse; but trials and afflictions do better ever the Church, Psal. 119.    

6. Abraham, Gen. 12.  
1. ABram, and Abraham, a high father, and a father of a multitude. So is Christ a high and heavenly Father of the multitude of his faithful, Esay 6. 9 2. Abraham went out of his native country and father's house at God's command, Gen. 12. 4. So Christ, according to the Decree of the Father, lest the heavens, and took painful journeys on earth, to work man's Redemption, Luke 2. 31. 3. To Abraham and his seed GOD promised Canaan, v. 7. So to Christ his spiritual seed hath he granted Heaven, Tit. 2. 11. 4. Abraham delivered Lot & many captives by a great victory, Gen. 14. 61. So Christ hath delivered his chosen from sin, Satan, and damnation, and freed them wonderfully, Luke 1. 71. joh. 16. 33. 5. Abraham and his Family behoved to be circumcised, Gen. 17. 23. So Christ his Church behooveth to be sanctified, Esay 4. 3. 6. Abraham was King, Priest and Prophet in his own Family. So is Christ jesus in his Church the same, Heb. 9 13. joh. 8. 26. Zach. 14. 9 7. The Lord revealed to Abraham the purpose of his will, Gen. 18. 17. So hath he the same i●… all things perfectly vnt●… his Senne jesus, joh. 1. 8. Abraham interceded for the righteous in Sodom, Gen. 18. 25. and for the wicked for their sake. So is Christ a Mediator continually for the godly in the world, Heb. 8. 6. joh. 17. 9 as he spares also even the wicked for their sake, and prayed for them that crucified him. 9 Abraham was obedient in all things to God, even till the offering up of him, who was his own flesh and blood upon Mount Moriah, Gen. 22. So was Christ even unto death, and immolation of himself unto the Father upon Mount Golgotha, Phil. 2. 8. 10. Abraham put Hagar and Ishmael out of his house, Gen. 21. 14. So shall Christ expel out of the number of his Church all bastard hypocrites, despisers and mockers of the godly, Mat. 22. 11. God delivered Lot for Abraham's sake, with his Family, from the fire of Sodom, Gen. 19 So hath the Lord the godly for Christ's sake, from the condemnation of th●… wicked, 1. joh. 2. 12. Abraham, called the Heir of the world, Rom. 14. 13. and Father of the Faithful. So is Christ jesus the same most properly and truly, Psal. 2. Heb. 1. 13. To Abraham it was said; In thy seed shall all the Nations of the earth be blessed, Gen. 12. 3. Which only in Christ jesus is fully accomplished, Luke 2. 30, Gal. 3.  

The Disparity.  
FRom obscureness of estate in Vr of the Caldees, to an honourable and eminent estate in Canaan, Abraham was brought: but from a glorious estate in highest Majesty, to a base condition in ignominy, was our Saviour brought for us: Abraham's wife was barren: but not so is the Church of Christ, which must be fruitful in good works. She was taken from Abraham: but none can take the Sheep of Christ out of his hand, which are his Spouse.    

7. Circumcision typing Baptism, our Sanctification, and Christ's blood which is our inward washing, Gen. 17.  
1. Circumcision was the sign of God's Covenant to Israel, Gen. 17. 11. So Baptism is the same to the Church, even a sign and seal of the Covenant of mercy, 1. Pet. 3. 21. 2. It was Abraham and his household that was comprehended in the one, verse 13. So is it Christ jesus his Church that is comprehended in the other, Ibid. 3. Not only was Isaac, but Ishmael also circumcised; the born and the bought; the children, and the hirelings, ibid. So, not only are the godly baptised outwardly in the visible Church, but the wicked also: not only the redeemed number, but the natural sort, the true children, and those that are but hirelings, Rom. 3. 22. 4. Whosoever was not circumcised, having the Covenant in his flesh, was cut off from Israel, verse 14. So, whosoever contemns Baptism, yea, is not in the Spirit renewed, is not a true member of the Church of God, Mat. 28. 19, 20. 5. There was a circumcision of the flesh which availed not, being alone; and there was a circumcision of the heart which made the true Israelite, Ro. 2. 28. So there is an outward Baptism by elementary water, which of the body and being alone avails not, and there is an inward Baptism of the soul or Spirit, which makes the true Christian, Mar. 16. 16. 1. 8. Rom. 4. 1. 6. In circumcision there was a cutting away of the foreskin by blood. Signifying that even so it is by the blood of Christ, that our sins are taken away, and by the Spirit of sanctification that we are renewed, mortifying sin, and quickening grace in us, Ephes. 5. 26. 7. It was painful to flesh and blood. So is mortification and abandoning of fleshly concupiscence to the carnal man at first, joh. 3. 8. Infants were circumcised, verse 10. So also are they to be baptised, Mark. 10. 14. Rom. 3. 3.   

Isaac, Gen. 21.  
1. ISaac, or jitschac, laughter or rejoicing. So is Christ true matter of joyful laughter and rejoicing to all the faithful, Isai. 61. 10. 2. Isaac, the son of the Father of the faithful, Gen. 17. 19 So is Christ the only natural Son of God, on whom all the faithful call Abba Father, Mat. 3. 17. Rom. 8. 3. Isaac against the course of nature born of the dead womb of old Sarah, Goe 21. 3. So was Christ borne of the inviolate womb of a chaste Virgin, Mat. 1. 23. as all those that are his likewise, are borne not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of man, but of God, joh. 1. 13. 4. Isaac the seed of Promise made unto Abraham, and borne in his old age at the time appointed, Gen. 18. 14. So is Christ the same most properly, in whom all the Nations of the earth are blessed: Borne in the fullness of time decreed. 5. An Angel announceth the Birth of the one in Sarahs' hearing, who thinks it impossible, Goe 18. 12. So an Angel doth our Saviour's Birth in mary's, who likewise saith, How shall this be? Luk. 1. 34. 6. Isaac was circumcised the eight day, and in his infancy persecuted by Ishmael, Gal. 4. 29. So likewise was Christ, Luke 2. and immediately thereafter persecuted by Herod, Mat. 2. 7. Isaac willingly yieldeth himself to be a burnt-offering to the Lord, Gen. 22. Even so did Christ, in laying down his life for satisfying his Father's justice, joh. 16. 28. 8. Isaac carried the wood whereon he was bound, to Moriah, verse 6. So did Christ the Cross whereon he was nailed, to Golgotha, joh. 19 9 Thus Isaac was obedient to his Father even unto death. Even so was Christ that most truly, Phil. 2. 8. 10. Isaac came the third day to the place of Immolation, v. 4. So did Christ to his suffering in the 33. year of his age; or thereby consisting of three ten, and three unites: as also neither in the time of the Law of Nature, nor in the written Law: but in the time of Grace, even that perfect fullness of time decreed. 11. Isaac only got the heritage to him and his: and Ishmael with others the movables, Gen. 25. 5, 6. So hath Christ the heavenly inheritance only prepared for his Chosen: the wickeds portion being worldly things, Psal. 4. 7. joh. 17. 12. Isaac had Esau and jacob, who struggled in the womb of Rebecca, Gen. 25. 22. So Christ hath Elect and Reprobates in his visible Church, who disagree in manners, Math. 22. 13. Isaac's wife was taken of one kindred with himself, Gen. 24. 4. So is Christ's Church of that same flesh and nature which he did assume, Mat. 1. 23. 14. Isaac's wife was fair, Gen. 26. 7. So is Christ's Church beautiful within, Reu. 21. 15. She was owed by his father's servant and brought unto him, Gen. 24. So is the Church by the true Pastors, and brought unto Christ, dispensatione Verbi, Cant. 1. 7. 16. She forsaketh all, and vailed, cometh to her Husband, adorned with his jewels that were given unto her, Gen. 24. 65. So must the Church forsake all, in preferment of affection; and in humility decked with his graces, must come unto Christ, Cant. 3. 17. Isaac meeteth his Wife, coming to him, Gen. 24. 63. So doth Christ his Church, with preventing grace and acceptation, Ephes. 2. 18. Her name was Ribekah, which is fed, verse 64. So is Christ his Church with that heavenly food and comfort of his Word, Cant. 2. 5. 19 Isaac brought her into the Tent of his Mother, and was comforted after her death, vers. 67. So Christ hath brought the Church of the Gentiles in the place of the jews, of whom he was borne, and doth rejoice concerning their engrafting, Isaiah 22. 6. 20. Isaac was offered, and yet died not: for he was received from death after a sort, Heb. 11. 19 So Christ, God and Man in one Person was offered, and yet according to his Godhead died not: but by virtue thereof in his manhood rose from the dead, Math. 28. 6. 21. In the hand of the Father, to the sacrificing, was carried the knife and the fire, Gen. 22. 6. So to the Cross and Immolation of Christ, in the hand of his Father, likewise went sharp justice, and fervent love withal concurring, Math. 26.  

The Disparity.  
ISaac being waxed old, and through the dimness of his eyes, not being able to discern or see, was deceived by jacob, who got so the blessing of his elder brother Esau: but our unalterable all-seeing jesus can never be deceived, to bestow the blessing upon one for another, or place the same wrong.   

The Allegory of the Blessing. Gen. 27.  
AS Isaac loved Esau the elder; so did Christ the jews, whom longing to gather under his wings, he called in the latter time, and craved of them that meat which his soul loved, whereof he spoke when he said; My meat is to do the will of the Father: but they went out, having not yet returned; and in the mean while the Gentiles (the younger Brother) entered in, not daring to do so by their own presumption: but persuaded by the promises of Grace, having the savoury meat of the merit of their Saviour's death to offer, which they found not without in the world, but prepared within in the Church, and so clothed with the garments of the elder which is adoption, and right to the promises; their neck and hands covered with the skin of the Kid, which is the remembrance of their sins that killed their Saviour, or which is his perfect righteousness, they smelled sweetly before their Father, through free acceptation, and obtained the fruitfulness of grace, with the assurance of the remission of their sins, wherein the blessing consists.    

9 Melchisedech, Gen. 14.  
1. MElchisedech, a King of righteousness. So is Christ that truly, Reu. 15. Heb. 7. 2. 2. Also King of Salem, or Peace. So is Christ jesus our Prince of Peace, Esa. 9 6. Heb. 7. 3. 3. He was the Priest of the most High God, Gen. 14. 18. So likewise is Christ, made not after the carnal commandment: but after the power of endless life, Heb. 7. 16. 4. He was without Father or Mother (viz. mentioned) Heb. 7. So Christ as God, is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, motherless, and as man 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, without a Father. 5. He was without Kindred, Ibid. So likewise Christ according to his Deity. 6. He was of another order than Aaron. So also Christ (and of the same order with Melchisedech) Heb. 7. 16. to show the imperfection of the Priesthood of Levi, verse 11. & the necessity of the change of the Law, 12. 7. He continueth Priest for ever, and hath neither beginning of days, nor end of life (to wit mentioned) Heb. 7. 3. So doth Christ continue our Highpriest for ever, whose Priesthood cannot pass from one to another; and therefore is able perfectly to save th●…, that come to God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them, Heb. 7. 24, 25. and whose Priesthood is confirmed by an oath, Psal. 110. to show that by so much is jesus made a surety of a better Testament, Heb. 7. 21, 22. 8. He received tithe of all from Abraham, and blessed him in whose joins Levi was, Gen. 14. 20. To show thereby that as therein he was greater than Abraham, Heb. 7. 7. so the excellency & greatness of our High Priest jesus, above Levi or the Priesthood of the Law, (being of one order, as is said, with Melchisedech) by bringing in a better hope, whereby we draw near to God, and being himself undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens, Heb. 7. 19, 26. 9 He gave Bread and Wine to refresh Abraham and his company, after the battle, and not that he offered up the same as any sacrifice, Gen. 14. 18. So Christ doth give his body and blood for the refreshment of the faithful receivers, which once already himself offered up as an all-sufficient sacrifice upon the Cross, neu●… again to be repeated, Heb. 7. 27. 10. Melchisedech was greater than Abraham: and consequently, than all Israel which then was in his loins, Heb. 7. 7. So Christ is greater and more excellent than the Church or his mystical body, he being the head thereof, Zech. 14. 9 11. Melchisedech was but one of his order only before or under the Law. So is Christ that one only Priest of his order under the Gospel, to offer up propitiatory sacrifice unto the Father, needing no successors therein, seeing he is immortal, and is consecrated for evermore, Heb. 7. 24, 28.  

The Disparity.  
MElchisedech was man only, and consequently sinful: but our Highpriest is God and Man, sinless, and therefore needed not to offer for himself. Again, Melchisedechs' Priesthood was not confirmed with an oath unto him, as was Christ's, as is said, and the reason given. Melchisedech also ●…ad Christ succeeding to him in the same order: but Christ shall have none unto, or after him: he gave bodily refreshment only to Abraham and his Family: but Christ gives both corporal and spiritual to his Elect.    

10. jacob, Gen. 26.  
1. IAcob, a supplanter. So is Christ of Death, Sin and Satan, etc. Col. 2. 15. Luk. 1. 71. 2. Also, he was called Israel, a Prince of God, or prevailing with God, Gen. 32. So is Christ that heavenly Prince prevailing at his Father's hands by his intercession for all good things to his own, Herald 8. 6. 3. He purchased the birthright by red Pottage, and obtained the blessing by presenting up savoury Venison unto his father, clothed in Esau's garment, Gen. 25. 30. & 27, 28. So hath Christ purchased heavens inheritance to v●… by his red blood; and obtained the blessing by offering up the savoury merit of his obedience, in the borrowed garment of our nature, Rom. 3. 24. 4. He was a plain man, and abode in Tents, Gen. 25. 27. So was Christ plain, meek and merciful, frequenting the company of men, and sinners, Math. 9 11. & 12. 18, 19 5. jacob was hated and persecuted by Esau, Gen. 27. 41. So was Christ by Satan, and the Scribes and pharisees, albeit they were his brethren according to the flesh. 6. He leaves his father's house, and goeth to serve in Haran, Gen. 28. 10. So Christ left the glorious heavens, and came in the shape of a servant unto the earth, 2. Cor. 8. 7. In his persecution by Esau, by the way he seeth the Angels of God ascending, and descending unto him, verse 12. So after Christ's temptation in the Wilderness by Satan, the Angels came and ministered to him, Mat. 4. 8. jacob was a Shepherd, Gen. 29. So is Christ the Shepherd of our souls, 1. Pet. 2. 9 jacob served long for his Wives Rahel and Leah, Ibid. So did Christ bear the shape of a servant 33. years and more, to redeem unto himself a Church of jews and Gentiles, Esay 42. 10. jacob being afraid of death by E●…au, went alone all ●…ight to pray, Gen. ●…2. So Christ fearing death and wrath, went aside in Gethsemane to do so, Math. 26. 11. He wrestled long, and at last was comforted, ver. 28. So did Christ in an Agony, and at last was heard in that which he feared, Heb. 5. 12. jacob purged his Family in the way, Gen. 35. So doth Christ his Church in the world, 1. Cor. 1. 30. 13. jacob was the Father of all the Israel in the flesh. So Christ is the Father of all the Israel in the Spirit, Isai. 9 6. 14. jacob was obedient unto his Parents in all things, Gen. 28. So was Christ both to his heavenly Father, and to his earthly Parents, Lu. 3. 15. jacob erected an Altar in Bethel, which by interpretation, is, The house of God, Gen. 35. 1. So hath Christ established the true worship of his Father into his holy Church, Esay 60. 1. 16. Jacob's days were but few & evil upon earth. So was the estate of Christ on earth afflicted, and so shall be the estate of the Church, unto th●… world's end, joh. 16. 33. 17. Jacob's flock was spotted or particoloured, Gen. 30. 32. So have the godly heer●… their own spets, and ar●… in part but sanctified, 〈◊〉 joh. 3.  

The Disparity.  
Iacobs' father loved his elder son better than him: but not so did the Father love any equally to his Son, even his only well-beloved Christ jesus. jacob attained to the birthright and blessing for himself, and that through subtlety: But Christ jesus hath purchased that heavenly and blessed inheritance for us only, and that by paying therefore dear. jacob and Esau were at once both borne of the womb of Rebecca: but Christ jesus alone only was borne of the womb of the inviolable chaste Virgin Mary, without an associate, either in his matchless birth, or eternity of age.    

11. Jacob's Ladder, Gen. 28.  
1. Iacobs' Ladder, which he saw in a Vision, stood upon the earth, but the top reached to Heaven: So Christ, albeit L●… as humbled in shape of sinfu●…l flesh, touching the earth as it were, yet he was the most High God, reaching so to heaven, and reconciling, a●… and so it joined as it were heaven and earth together, Gen. 28. 12. as the two natures in himself by personal Union: so God and us together by his death and mediation, Ro. 5. 10. 2. The Angels went up and down by it. So by Christ jesus they are become ministering spirits, coming and returning for the good and protection of the godly, Heb. 1. as also by him our prayers ascend, and Gods blessings descend. 3. No ascending up to heaven, but by the Ladder. So no attaining to that inheritance, but by jesus Christ alone, joh. 10. 7. 4. jacob in his Pilgrimage saw the Ladder only in a Vision. So we see Christ here in our pilgrimage but in glass, as it were, darkly and in part, 1. Cor. 13. 5. The Lord stood above it, and made his promise of Canaan to jacob, verse 13. So in Christ, and through him, are the Lords promises of heaven, made and ratified to us, joh. 2. 1. 6. In the place which was the House of God, and gate of Heaven, was the Ladder seen, verse 19 So in Christ's Church (which is the foresaid truly) through Faith can we only get a spiritual sight of Christ. 7. At the foot of this Ladder, jacob did repose and sleep. Shadowing the rest and peace of conscience, which the godly have under the shadow of Christ's intercession.  

The Disparity.  
IT was a Ladder whereon to climb, but not giving strength to that effect: but Christ jesus, that blessed Ladder, is both. That Ladder at Jacob's awaking vanished, and begat fear by the Vision thereof: but Christ jesus, at our awaking in the Resurrection, shall more clearly appear, whose sight by faith here expels fear, and begets confident joy, and whose clearer sight than shall beget far greater.    

12. joseph, Gen. 37.  
1. IOseph, increasing or perfect. So Christ increased in his humane body in strength, and in favour with God and Man, and still now increases in his mystical body also, and only he on earth was perfect. 2. joseph was best beloved of his Father, Gen. 37. 3. So was Christ declared to be that well-beloved Son, in whom the Father is well pleased, Mat. 3. 17. 3. joseph was the firstborn of beloved Rahel, Gen. 30. 24. So was Christ the firstborn of the freely beloved Mary, Luke 1. 28. 4. He was hated of his brethren, the more for his heavenly reulations and words, that he should be exalted above them, Gen. 37. 4. So was Christ of the jews, and the more, because he called himself the Son of God, john 5. 18. Math. 27. 5. All the sheaves of the field, with Sun, Moon and Stars worshipped joseph, verse 7. So at the Name of jesus, all things in heaven and earth shall bow the knee, and him both heaven and earth must adore, Ephes. 1. 20. 1. Cor. 15. Phil. 2. 10. 6. joseph is sent by his Father to visit his Brethren in the wilderness, verse 13. So was Christ sent to visit mankind in the world, who were straying in sin, Math. 9 15. 7. Humbly walking on foot, and alone under-going this message willingly, with great travel, he ceases not till he have found them in Dothan, which is, Defection, verse 17. So Christ jesus, in the shape of a servant willingly alone undertaking the office of a Saviour, seeke●…h out his Brethren the lost sheep of the jews and Gentiles, and finds them both in defection of life and doctrine, 1. joh. 4. 10. Mat. 5. Rom. 2. 8. Yet joseph comes near, his Brethren conspire against him, and called him a dreamer, verse 19 So Christ was scarce borne, when Herod conspired for his life, and scarce entered in his function, when the Scribes and pharisees laid snares for him, and called him a seducer, joh. 8. 9 joseph is stripped naked, and cast into a pit, and sold for 20. pieces of silver to the Idumeans by his own brethren, verse 24. So was Christ strips of his garments, and cast into the pit of death and the grave, after he had been sold for thirti●… pieces of silver to the Scribes & pharisees by one of his own Disciples, Mat. 26. 10. joseph was carried down to Egypt, in his childhood, verse 28. So was Christ jesus in his infancy, Math. 2. 11. joseph was tempted to carnal whoredom in solitariness, and overcame, Gen. 39 So was Christ unto Spiritual in the wilderness, when Satan said, Fall down and worship me, and overcame likewise, Math. 4. 12. joseph was a beautiful personage, verse 6. So was Christ both inwardly and outwardly. 13. He was falsely accused, condemned, and put in prison, where Pharaohs Baker and Butler were also put, verse 20. So was Christ accused falsely, condemned unjustly, and crucified cruelly between two Malefactors, and put in the prison of the grave, where godly and wicked remain, till they come out to diverse judgement, Mat. 27. 14. He was made Governor over the Prison, verse 21. So is Christ Lord and victor over death and the grave, Host 13. 15. He comforted the Butler in the Prison, assuring him of life and preferment, Gen. 40. 13. So did Christ the Thief upon the Cross bound with him: assuring him, that that night he should be with him in Paradise, Luke 23. 16. joseph being brought out of the Prison, was exalted next unto Pharaoh the King, Genes. 41. 40. So Christ having risen from the grave, was exalted next unto the Father, Psal. 110. 17. joseph was declared to be one, like to whom none was in understanding and wisdom, in whom God's Spirit was so, verse 38. So was Christ matchless in wisdom, to whom GOD measured not his Spirit, Mat. 4. 18. joseph is set over the whole Land, and over the King's house, verse 40. So is Christ Lord of the whole earth: but chiefly of his Church, Zech. 14. 9 19 Joseph's name is called Zaphnapaaneah, that is, the expounder of secrets, and in the Egyptian tongue, a Saver of the world, verse 45. So is Christ this truly, the manifester of heavenly mysteries, who hath the Key of David, and the blessed Saviour of mankind, 1. Cor. 10. 30. 20. joseph was richly attired in his preferment, verse 42. So is Christ, in that highest exaltation of his, with glory above all things, joh. 3. 35. 21. A forerunner cried to the people to kneel down before joseph, verse 43. So the Baptist cried to prepare the way before jesus, Mar. 1. 22. A Virgin was given in Wife unto joseph by the King, verse 45. So are the godly given to jesus by his Father, to be his Church, Col. 1. 18. 23. joseph was thirty years old when hèe was preferred by Pharaoh to his Office, verse 46. So was Christ of that same age, when he entered to his Calling, Math. 3. 24. Pharaoh then directed his people to joseph, verse 55. So did the Father the godly to Christ, saying, Hear him, Mat. 3. 17. 25. joseph with Pharaohs garner feedeth all Egypt, and other Nations, verse 57 So with the Word of GOD, penned by his Spirits inspiration, Christ feedeth jew and Gentile, joh. 6. 26. Joseph's Brethren at last come for food, and reverence him, Gen. 42. So shall the jews at last, (albeit long lingering) come to the profession of Christ, and adore him, Zech. 12. 10. 27. He knows his brethren first, before they know him, verse 8. So doth Christ love us first, and find us out, before we can love, know, or find him, 1. joh. 4. 19 28. He spoke unto them long by midmen, before clearly he revealed himself unto them, verse 23. So doth he speak to us by the ministry of the Gospel here, before he manifest himself clearly unto our souls in glory hereafter, and manifested himself by obscure Prophecies, before he uttered himself by his own lively voice, Heb. 1. 29. Until joseph told them, that he was their Brother, they did not know him, verse 8. So until Christ discover himself v●…to our souls, we cannot discern him, joh. 1. 30. At first he was strange and rough unto them, to make them remember their fault: but in the mean while he gave them food without money, and afterwards comforted them, verse 7. So at the first doth Christ by touch of conscience, without feeling of assurance of mercy at an instant, humble us: but in the mean time be in love gives us secret grace freely, that we despair not, till we get the feeling of solid comfort, 2. Cor. 1. 3. 31. joseph accepteth of their small gifts, albeit he had no need of them, Gen. 43. 15. So doth our Saviour of our Spiritual and charitable offerings, Phil. 4. 18. 32. They are washed in his house, and set at his Table, verse 33. So are the true brethren of Christ made clean by the water of the Spirit, and fed at his Table, Ephes. 5. 26. 33. No acceptation without Ben●…amin, Gen. 42. 34. that was borne with sorrow. So no acceptation before GOD of us, but by Faith and Repentance, Ephes. 2. 8. 43. He first manifesteth himself unto his Brethren, before to the Egyptians, that he was joseph, Goe 45. 3. So Christ revealed himself first unto the jews, that he was the Messiah, before he turned to the Gentiles, Math. 10. 3. 35. It was not his brethren's malice so much, as GOD that sent him to Egypt, to save the Family of Israel alive by a great deliverance, verse 5. So neither was it the malice of the jews that crucified Christ, so much as the Lords Decree, that it should be so, for the salvation of his Church, Rom. 3. 25. 36. joseph recommends concord and love to his Brethren in the way, seeing he forgave them: and gives them victuals and Chariots for the journey, verse 24. So doth Christ recommend love amongst his members: and seeing he hath pardoned us, that we mutually forgive one another, and hath given us the means of his Word and Sacraments, to further us in the way of our salvation, joh. 15. 37. They show by word and by his gifts unto their Father, that joseph was alive, verse 27. So should we by our profession, and the graces of the Spirit shining in our lives, that jesus is living in us, 2. Cor. 5. 15. 38. The words of joseph reported by his Brethrens, were confirmed by the sight of the Chariots unto jacob. So are the promises of jesus uttered by his Ministers, ratified and sealed unto his people by the blessed Sacraments, Math. 28. 19 which are the chariots of grace to all true Believers. 39 The Lords promise of protection, the desire to see joseph, and the hunger in the Land, joined all together, moved jacob the more quickly and gladly to remove, Gen. 46. So Gods promise of connoy by his Angels, the desire to be with Christ, and the scarcity of goodness here, moves the godly more willingly to depart, Phil. 1. 23. joseph went out, and met his Brethren, Goe 46. 29. So doth jesus obuiat all those that come unto him, Luke 15. by his grace here, and Angels hereafter. 41. Pharaoh and his Court rejoiced at their coming, Gen. 47. So doth the Lord and the Angels of Heaven rejoice at the conversion of sinners, Luke 15. 8. 42. He goeth to Pharaoh, and speaketh for them, and instructeth them how to speak before Pharaoh, Gen. 46. 31. So doth Christ intercede for us at the Father's hands, and instructeth us how to pray to him, Math. 6. Heb. 5. Rom. 8. 43. He placed them in pleasant Goshen there, while thence they should go to fruitful Canaan thereafter, Gen. 47. 11. So Christ places his own in the estate of Grace here, while they be transplanted into the estate of glory, and of his triumphant Church hereafter, john 17. 24. 44. Jacob's Petition concerning joseph, when they met, was, Now let me dye in peace, seeing I have seen thy face, Gen. 46. 30. So was old Simeons' concerning Christ: Now let ●…y servant depart in Peace, seeing I have seens the salvation of the Lord, Luke 〈◊〉. 45. joseph brought his two sons to be blessed of his Father, Gen. 48. So hath Christ brought his Chosen of the jew and Gentile a new way to be blessed of his Father, Heb. 10. 20. 46. jacob willeth that his name be named on Joseph's sons, and that they be accounted as his, Gen. 48. 16. Even so hath the Lord adopted us to be his sons through Christ, and willed that his name likewise be called upon by us, saying, Abba Father, Ro. 8. 47. joseph buried his Father solemnly, Gen. 50. So did Christ the shadowish types that went before him perfectly, john 19 30. 48. While joseph lived, Israel did not so increase. So while Christ suffered, the Church did not so flourish, Euseb. Hist. 49. Israel was afflicted after Joseph's death, while at last the Lord delivered them. So was the Church under the ten Persecutions after Christ's death, till the Lord at last did settle the same in peace, Euseb.  

The Disparity,  
IOseph accused his Brethren unto his Father, and brought him their evil saying, Gen. 37. 2. But Christ jesus excuseth his brethren, covering their faults, and intercedeth for them.    

13. Moses.  
1. MOses, drawn, or taken out. So was Christ drawn out of the waters of many afflictions, to be consecrated our Saviour, and taken out of the race of mankind to be that Blessed Seed, Gen. 3. 15. 2. He was meanly borne, Exod. 2. 1. So was Christ of a poor Virgin, Math. 1. 3. He was immediately after his birth persecuted by the cruelty of Pharaoh, ver. 3. Even so was Christ, by the cruelty of Herod, Math. 2. 4. His Cradle was an Ark daubed with slime and Pitch. So was Christ's first cradle, an uncleanly crib, Luke 2. 5. He was wonderfully preserved by her whose son he was called, verse 9 So was Christ by joseph (being admonished in a dream) whose son he was reputed, Math. 2. 6. He left Pharaohs Court to be a Deliverer of his People, & to suffer with them, verse 15. So did Christ the Court of Heaven, to deliver his Chosen, and both to suffer for, and with them, Esay 53. 7. He was a Shepherd, and his Wife black, but fruitful, verse 21. So is Christ the Shepherd of our souls, and hi●… Church black, but come●…▪ and fruitful in godliness. 1. Pet. 2. Cant. 2. 8. Moses was sent to deliver Israel out of Pharaohs bondage, Exod. 3. 10. So is the Messiah, that sent of God, to deliver hi●… Church from Satan, si●… and damnation, 1. Co●… 15. 57 9 He was meek above all men: but wrathful at the erection of the golden Calf, Exod. 31. So was Christ mee●… itself, but full of zealo●… anger, at the abusing 〈◊〉 God's House, Mar. 11. 10. He was faithful in all God's house, Heb. 3. 2. So was Christ jesus: but in a more excellent manner, as a Son, and not as a servant, Heb. 3. 3. 11. At his coming to deliver Israel, Pharaoh raged and oppressed them the more, Exod. 5. So did Satan and his instruments rage the more at the coming of Christ to redeem mankind: and still rageth the more that his kingdom is near a●… end, 1. Pet. 5. 8. 12. The Egyptians misregarded his message, Exod. 7. So did the wicked Scribes Christ's speeches: and still as yet the ungodly contemn his Word, Math. 7. 6. 13. Israel was baptised in their delivery from Pharaoh unto Moses, in the Cloud, and in the Sea, 1. Cor. 10. Typing how the Church of God in their delivery from Satan, sin & death by Christ jesus, should be baptised unto him, and by him in the Red Sea of his precious blood, 1. Cor. 12. 13. 14. Moses instituted the Passeover, and delivered Israel by his Rod through the red Sea, Exod. 12. So did Christ the Lord's Supper, and delivered h●… Church by his Cross through his blood, Math. 26. 1. joh. 2. 15. He sweetened Marah unto the people, by the Tree he did cast in, Exodus 15. 25. So hath Christ our afflictions, by the Cross that he did bear, Heb. 2. 10. 16. While he prayed with his hands up, Israel overcame their enemies, and at his mediation God's wrath was appeased, Numb. 14. Exod. 17. So by the intercession of Christ, grace is given us to overcome our spiritual enemies, and God's wrath is altogether quenched, Heb. 8. 6. 17. The Law was given by Moses, and exhibited by wonders, Exod. 20. So is the Gospel by Christ, and confirmed by miracles, joh. 1. 18. Moses fasted forty days before he gave the Law on Sinai, Exod. 19 So did Christ fast so long in the wilderness, before he began to preach the Gospel in judea, Math. 4. 19 God was more clearly manifested to him, than any other in Israel, Exod. 33. 11. So was the Lord more clearly seen by Christ, then by any creature, joh. 1. 18. 20. He was in a sort transfigured in face on Sinai, when he shined so before the people, that they could not behold him unuailed, Exod. 34. 33. So was Christ transfigured wholly on Tabor, when his body and garments shined to his Disciples, that they were ravished, and wist not what they said, Math. 17. 21. Many of the people were destroyed with Korah, for offending against him: for murmuring and insurrection, Numb. 16. So were most of the jews by Titus, for trespassing so against our Saviour in crucifying him, josephus' History. 22. He died willingly upon Mount Abarim, and left joshua to supply his room, Deut. 34. 5. So did Christ upon Mount Golgotha, and having ascended, sent his Spirit to supply his rooms, Act. 2. 23. His grave was never found, for he rose again, as is apparent by his apparition on Tabor with Elias, talking with Christ, Deut. 34. 6. Math. 17. So likewise did Christ jesus rise the third day, not being found of them that sought him in the grave, Math. 28. 24. He led Israel to Canaan, Deut. 32. So doth Christ lead his Church to Heaven, john 14. 6. 25. He was King, Prophet, and Mediator of the people. Typing so Christ jesus in all these his Offices, Heb. 9 13. 26. He appointed the Tabernacle, and service thereof, as the Lord commanded him, and according to the pattern, Exod. 25. 40. So hath Christ appointed the worship of his Father, in the Ministry and Government of his Church, according to the Word.  

The Disparity.  
MOses was most unwilling to undergo that calling of Deliverance of Israel. But Christ most willingly undertook the Deliverance of his Church. Moses hands also were wearied in holding up: therefore fell down, till Aaron and Hur stayed them up: But the hands of our blessed Mediator are never weary to intercede for his people. Moses saw not GOD face to face: but he that proceeded out of the bosom of the Father, did see him clearly, even Christ, that is the engraven Character of the Father. Also Moses led the people only into the sight of Canaan, and unto the borders thereof, but gave them not possession therein: But our Mediator and Messiah hath purchased the same unto his Chosen, and hath gone before to prepate a place for us in that celestial Canaan, that we may possess the same peaceably, after the day of our dissolution.    

Of holy times in general.  
AS there were amongst the jews in that Leviticall and Typical Law of theirs, holy Persons, holy Things, holy Places; so were there holy Times, which were either Days, Moons, Seasons or Years, calling to memory special benefits, and therewith pointing at more higher mysteries.  
1. Days, were the Sabbath, which was holy. Which did call to mind the benefit of our Creation, for which we should be thankful: and did therewith signify that eternal rest of Gods Chosen, which they should enjoy, Reu. 14. 13. 2. Moons: Such was the New Moon, which was holy. Which did put in mind the Lords Gubernation of all things, as from whom all alterations and changes do come: and therefore teacheth us to rely on his providence, Psol. 23. 1. 3. Seasons: which were three.  1. The Passeover. Typing and teaching the benefit of our Redemption, as shall be hereafter more fully declared. 2. The Pentecost. Remembering us thereby, to acknowledge the benefit of our Sanctification by the holy Ghost. 3. The Feast of Tabernacles, or Tents. To make us mindful, (as well as the Jews) of our Protection: who are daily preserved, as the Israelites in Tents were in the Wilderness. 4. Years: which was every seventh year: but in special that great jubilee after a Sabbath of seven years. To remember us of that full freedom and joy, in that great day of the glorifying of God's Saints. So that being Created, Governed, Redeemed, and preserved here: by the same God we shall be Glorified hereafter.   

The Passeover, Exod. 12. 2. Cor. 5. 7.  
1. IT was called the Passover; because the destroying Angel passed over all their houses, whose doore-posts were striked with the blood thereof, and wherein the same was eaten, Exod. 12. 27. So is Christ called; because God's wrath passes over all them, whose souls are sprinkled with his blood, and truly by Faith feed upon him, 1. Cor. 5. 7. 2. It was killed, before Israel was delivered, Exod. 12. 6. So Christ behoved to suffer, before we could be redeemed, Act. 17. 2. 3. It was killed, before Moses Law, or Aaron's Sacrifices were ●…nioyned. To show, that by none of them, but by the true Passeover, that Lamb of God, killed from the beginning, deliverance comes to mankind, Rom. 3. Heb. 9 4. It was killed, and to be killed yearly the first Month of the year, ver. 2. when the day lengthening, and the Sun ascending, each thing beginneth to revive. To show, that by the true Passeover, not only is our time, and all other things sanctified: but also that we should in recent remembrance of that benefit of our Redemption, all our days and years be thankful to our gracious Redeemer, Ephes. 5. 4. 20. and that by his death, true life & reviving came unto mankind. 5. It was slain the 14. day, which was the fourth day after the separation thereof, ver. 6. which was then full moon, shadowing, that then Christ should suffer, when the fullness of ceremonial light was in him accomplished, and in his death to make a full period, ever thereafter to decay and vanish, as also To show first, that instantly after his Birth, our Passeover should not be sacrificed, till the appointed hour: and secondly, that as thereby they were taught to prepare themselves to the eating thereof: so should we to the eating of our Lamb by true Faith and Repentance, 1. Cor. 11. 6. In the evening the Passeover was killed, ibid. Showing thereby that in the latter time Christ should suffer: and as at night there is darkness and all are at rest: So when all mankind was sitting in darkness of mind and life, and all the world at a general outward rest of peace, then should our Saviour come and suffer. As also the killing thereof at even, did show how, as at even, the Sun goes too: so it was the Sun of righteousness that was to suffer and dye, and at his Passion, what universal darkness should be upon the whole earth, Luke 23. 44. 7. At night also the Passeover was eaten, verse 8. Prefiguring so unto us how our true Paschall Lamb should be eaten by us, in mysterio scilicet, accenso alio lumine quam naturali. 8. It was eaten in Goshen, Israel being in Egypt, and in jerusalem, they being in Canaan: both, places of the Church's abode. To show that in his true Church only is our true Pastor to be found, and profitably fed upon, Col. 1. 18. 9 It was (more particularly) eaten in the Family, each house a Lamb, verse 3. Showing that with unity in faith and love, as all of one family we must eat of our true Passeover, & that they are but few who truly feed, and are partakers of this Lamb, Mat. 7. 13. 10. The house must be prepared. To warn us so to prepare our hearts, 1. Cor. 11. 11. If the house be too little, the neighbours must be assumed, yea the strangers so be he be circumcised, verse 4. To signify first the super abundant virtue of Christ's death: for the house may be too little for the Lamb, but not the Lamb for a house: as likewise, the sweet Communion of Saints in love, the joyful Vocation also of the neighbour Gentiles, and admission to the fellowship of faith, being inwardly circumcised, and at last, to condemn the private giving of the Sacrament to one or two only. 12. The Passeover was to be taken of the Lambs, verse 5. To show that our Saviour should be innocent in life; meek and patient in death, and profitable always, Isai. 53. 13. Or it was to be taken of the Kids, ibid. And in the general, the taking of it from among the flock, did signify the separation of Christ from sinners. To show, albeit our Saviour was sinless himself, yet he should come of the race of sinners: (as the Kid comes of the Goat) as also, that in wrong reputation, and true imputation, being made sin for us, he should be as a Kid or a Goat, 2. Cor. 5. 21. Isai. 53. 4. 14. It must be without any blemish, ibid. Shadowing thereby the perfection and innocence of Christ, Psal. 40. 7. 15. He must be a Male, ibid. Noting thereby the excellency of strength and dignity (most proper to that Sex) which should be in Christ, Host 1. 11. 16. He must be a year old, ibid. Signifying the experience that Christ should have of our miseries, whereof even a day's continuance yields sufficient proof. As also that perfection of Christ in like sort, and that in fullness of time he should come and suffer (a year being a perfect revolution of the Sun's full course,) Herald 4. 15. 5. 2. 17. It must be set apart awhile, verse 6. Teaching thereby preparation, & due meditation of the Lords great work of our delivery, 1. Co. 11. Ps. 103 18. It was then killed, and that by Israel, Ibid. So Christ behoved to dye, ere comfort could flow to us of appeasing God's wrath, and satisfying his justice, the merit of whose death redounds to his chosen Church only, Isaiah 59 20 19 The blood was besprinkled on the Lintel and doore-posts, that the Angel seeing the same might pass by, verse 7. Signifying, that by Christ's blood applied, the wrath of God is made to pass by us: and where Christ the Lamb is inwardly in the house of the Soul, the sprinkling of Christ's blood will be seen by Sanctification outwardly in the practice of the life, 1. Cor. 1. 30. Note also, that the aspersion of this blood by Hyssop (which is a purging Herb) doth give us to understand the threefold virtue of Christ's blood. First, as it is a ransom to God's justice: and secondly, preserveth from the destroyer of God's wrath: so thirdly, it purgeth also the polluted soul. Also the sprinkling of the blood upon the doore-posts: noted, how going in and out, ever we should remember Christ's death, and not be ashamed of the profession of his Cross: And that by Baptism our souls must first be sprinkled with his blood, before we can look for to be partakers truly of his body, 1. Cor. 12. 13. 20. The Lamb must be roast with fire, and that wholly, or all of it, verse 8. Signifying thereby the agony of Christ in the Garden, and the wrath of his Father which he did endure both in soul and body, Math. 20. 21. It must not be eaten raw, verse 9 Noting, that we should not unpreparedly receive, nor grossly conceive of Christ in the Sacrament, joh. 6. 1. Cor. 11. 22. It must not be sodden with water. Showing that to his Institution we must not join our inventions (adding altering or impairing) nor to the merit of his all sufficient sacrifice, the proud merit of our menstruous righteousness, Isai. 57 12. 23. It must be eaten all, & that with unleavened bread, ver. 8. To show that nothing in Christ is unprofitable or to be rejected, and that to the true participation of him, we must eschew corruption of doctrine, of manners, and malice, 2. Cor. 5. 24. With sour herbs also the Passeover must be eaten. Signifying thereby, that with repentance we must eat our Passeover, in remembrance of our bitter and sour estate of sin's slavery, wherein we were captivate, and of the bitter Passion of Christ, whose teeth were set on edge when we had eaten the sour Grapes, Isai. 53. 4, 9 25. They behoved to eat the Passeover, their loins being girded, their staffs in their hands, and their shoes on their feet, verse 11. To show how we should eat our Passeover, like pilgrims, to wit, not looking for a permanent City here: our loins girded with verity, and the preparation of the Gospel on our feet, the staff of God's Word in our hands, and with alacrity and readiness making forward to our heavenly mansion, Phil. 3. 13. 26. They behoved likewise to eat the same in haste, as not doubting of the speedy work of their delivery, and as ready waiters when they should be called out of doors. To signify likewise in Faith and readiness to come when jesus calls, and with the affections of Fear and Love, (which are the two usual causes of haste) desirously and holily we should eat our Passeover, 1. Cor. 11. 27. Nothing was to be reserved till to morrow of the Lamb, verse 10. Noting thereby the fullness of theirs and our deliverance: nor that we should reserve one sin to live in awhile, keeping up, as it were a part of Christ's death for it. Popish reservation also of the Host is condemned hereby. 28. If any remain thereof overnight, the same must be burnt with fire, verse 10. Teaching to avoid profanation of holy things hereby: Hoc pacto etiam compellens accersere egenos (saith a Father) This burning is apishly imitated in the popish Host. 29. No uncircumcised person might eat of the Passeover. So no unsanctified person can be truly partaker of Christ jesus, Mat. 22. 30. The bones thereof might not be broken. Typing hereby in Christ▪ suffering, how not a bone 〈◊〉 him should be broken as was foretold, john 19 36. 31. None might go out of door that night. Perseverance in Christ's Family or Church, and in the bosom thereof being pointed at hereby, not going out in affection to the world again, Ren. 2. 10. 32. One Law shall be for all (saith the Lord) verse 49. Showing thereby, whereby the Church of Christ is governed, and that with God there is no exception of Persons, Act. 10. 34. 33. It was to be observed, with the word of instruction, to be joined thereto, verse 26, 27. So is the Sacrament to be celebrated with the word of institution, and exhortation to be added thereto likewise, as the Seal and Charter going together, 1. Cor. 11. Last, in that the blood of the Lamb was first sprinkled, and then itself prepared and eaten. It shows that first Christ was made a sacrifice to God, and then a Sacramen to us.  

The Disparity.  
THe jewish Passeover did feed the body: but our Passeover Christ doth feed the soul. It was a sign of their deliverance: but Christ is the very worker of our deliverance. There were many Lambs eaten in the whole camp, all called the Passeover; because they pointed at one alone who should be the true Passeover, and who alone sufficeth the whole number of his faithful. The Lamb being eaten, nothing thereof did remain: but Christ being fed upon, is no whit impaired, but remaineth as perpetual nourishment to his own Chosen.    

15. Aaron.  
1. AAron, a Teacher, or the mountain of fortitude. So is Christ the true Teacher of his Church, and exalted mountain of invincible strength, Math. 10. 21. 2. He was Moses mouth to the people, Exod. 4. 30. So was Christ his Father's mouth, to the world; in declaring his will, joh. 1. 3. He was the blesser of the people, Leu. 9 22. So is Christ the true blesser of his people and Church, Gen. 12. 3. 4. He was the High Priest of the Lord, Leu. 8. And so was Christ that only true High Priest of his faithful, Heb. 9 5. He died on the top of Mount Hor, called Mosera, Numb. 20. So Christ died on the top of Mount Golgotha, Luke 23.  

The Disparity.  
AAron died in the wilderness for his own offence, for disobeying the Lord at the waters of Meribah: but Christ jesus our High Priest died in the world, for our offences and manifold disobedience imputed to him, and undertaken by him. Also Aaron brought not the people into Canaan, neither entered there himself: but our Highpriest hath both entered himself into that heavenly Canaan, and bringeth the members of his true Church there also.    

The Highpriest, Exod. 28.  
1. He was taken of men, but behoved not to have any blemish, Le. 22. 17. So was Christ of the race of mankind according to the flesh: but was altogether sinless, Heb. 7. 2. He assumed not this honour to himself, but it was given him of God. So neither did Christ, but it was given him of the Father, Heb. 5. 5. 3. He was washed with water, & anointed with the holy oil, Exod. 29. 7. Leu. 16. 4. To note that immaculate sanctity that should be in Christ, and that he should be anointed with the oil of gladness above his fellows, Isai. 61. 2. 4. His flesh and loins were covered with clean linen, Exod. 28. 42. So was Christ's Humanity clothed with true holiness, Isai. 53. 5. He was clothed gloriously, Exo. 28. 2. So was Christ with perfect righteousness, and the Majesty of his Deity. 6. He had a holy crown upon his head, Exod. 29. 6. Signifying thereby the Deity of Christ (which as a circle hath neither beginning nor end) and the royal dignity wherewith he is crowned King of his Chosen, jer. 23. 5. 7. He had an engraven plate with Holiness unto the Lord on his forehead, Exo. 28. 36. Noting the intercessorie oblation of the perfection of his Holiness, whereby our imperfect righteousness is at the Father's hands accepted, Heb. 8. 8. The colours of the embroidering of his garments being Blue, Purple, Scarlet and White, Exod. 28. 6. Signified the truth of his prophetical Office, the Majesty of his Royal, the perfection of his Priestly, and his sincere sanctity in execution of all, with all other his resplendent grace beautifying his blessed person, Herald 10. joh. 18. Act. 7. 9 The edge of woven work about the Collar of the Robe of the Ephod, that it should not tear, ver. 32. Pointed the spiritual strength, and entire righteousness of Christ, Heb. 7. 26. 10. He had Vrim and Thummim upon his breast, verse 30. So had Christ the perfection of true light, and perfect holiness in his heart, ibid. 11. He bore the names of the Tribes of Israel upon his breast, when he went in before the Lord, verse 29. Typing the continual intercession of Christ for his Church; Heb. 7. 25. 12. These names were engraven in hard stones. So are the godly not lightly written: but indelebly graven in the memory and love of Christ, 1. joh. 4. 13. Likewise he bore the names in two Onyx stones upon his shoulders, Ex. 28. 9 So doth Christ bears and up bear his own, by his secret power and grace, even when his back seems turned upon them, jer. 8. interceding forthem, Herald 7. 14. The wreathed chain tied to the rings of pure gold, wherewith the breastplate & humeral was tied, verse 14. Signified the perfect connexture of all heavenly virtues adorning Christ's humanity: as also, that true faith, whereby we are girt unto him, jer. 13. 15. The Bells and Pomegranates hanging about his vesture, whereby he was heard when he entered into the Sanctuary and Holiest, verse 33. Shadowed his proclaiming of the joyful Gospel, and confirming the same by his holy works and miracles upon earth: as also typed his continual intercession for his Chosen in Heaven, Heb. 8. 16. His costly wrought Girdle, ver. 39 Signified that truth and constancy whereby our High Priest in his gracious promises of the Gospel is perfectly girt about. 17. He alone entered into the holiest place, and that not without blood, to make atonement and intercession for the people, Leu. 16. So hath Christ entered into the heavens, there alone, and only to be our Mediator, through the merit of his precious bloodshed and atonement once made for all, to procure good things, and appease wrath for us, Heb. 7. 18. He might not go forth of the Sanctuary to lament for the dead. Shadowing that Christ now being ascended and entered into the holy heavens, his beatitude now can not be interrupted by any more sufferings of misery or dolour, ibid. 19 His Wife behoved to be a chaste Virgin. So must Christ's Church be as a Virgin, chaste, and giving neither her love, nor his worship unto any other, Math. 25. 20. The putting of the blood of the solemn sacrifice upon his right ear, thumb, and toe, Exo. 29. 20. Did show that in Christ there is nothing but right and unblameable, and that it is his blood, that should make them blessed that should sit at his right hand. As also, the consecrating of Christ's whole person by his death and bloodshed to be the Prince of our salvation, even as we should likewise in all things by his blood be consecrate unto his holy obedience in all our senses, actions, and walkings, Heb. 7. 21. His garments Even so doth the garment of the righteousness of remained for ever, for his sons to be clothed withal, Exodus 29. 29. Christ abide for ever for to clothe his own children withal, in justification, unto Sanctification and glory, Esay 61. 10.  
(As for the linen garments of the inferior Priests, they signified that Holiness which the ministry ought to be clothed withal, set down by the Apostle, 1. Tim. 3.)  

The Disparity, Heb. 7.  
THe jewish HighPriest was taken of the Tribe of Levi; but our High Priest is sprung of the Tribe of judah, not after the order of Aaron, but after the order of Melchisedech. Wherefore the Priesthood being thus changed, of necessity there behoved to be a change of the Covenant. Again, the lewish High Priest was made without an ●…oath. For as much then as Christ is nor made without an oath, by so much is he ●…ade surety of a better Covenant. Theirs was ●…ade after the Law of the carnal comman●…ement: but our High Priest is made after the power of endless life. Theirs needed a successor; therefore they were many, because they were mortal: but Ours, because he endureth for ever, hath a Priesthood which cannot pass from one to another. Theirs behoved to offer up sacrifice for his own sins: but our High Priest is holy, harmless, undefiled and separate from sinners, without spot. Theirs did frequently offer up sacrifice of beasts whose blood could not purge: but our High Priest hath once offered up an all-sufficient sacrifice, never to be reiterate, even himself to the Father, whose blood cleanseth us from all our sins. Theirs every year entered into the Holiest by the blood o●… Bulls and Calves, which could not take away sins: but our High Priest, by his own blou●… hath he once entered into the holy place, an●… obtained eternal Redemption for us, by th●… veil of his flesh, piercing the highest heavens, to appear now in the sight of God fo●… his Church, Heb. 9 12.    

17. The Cloudy Pillar. Exod. 14.  
1. THe Cloudy Pillar was Israel's guide, which they followed in their several campings from Egypt to Canaan, Num. 9 15, 16, 17. etc. So is Christ our true guide, which we must follow in our journey to heaven, both in the precepts of his Word, and practice of his Life, Math. 11. 29. 2. It was in the shape of a Pillar. So is Christ like a Pillar, firm, stable, and strait, and with his strength supporting all those that rely upon him, Exod. 15. 2. 3. In going behind between the camps of Israel, and the Egyptians, it was a defence unto them, Exo. 14. 19 So is Christ not only a Director, but a Protector to his Church, from all their enemies, Psal. 18. 1. 4. It was darkness to the Egyptians, but gave light unto ●…hem of Israel, ver. 20. So is Christ salvation to the godly: but a stumbling block and stone of offence unto the wicked, Math. 21. 44. 5. It was a Cloud by day, and a Fire by night to Israel, ibid. So is Christ a cooling refreshment to his own in the scorching day of temptation or trouble: and a comfortable Lamp of light to direct them in the time of this life, joh. 1. 6. It was a Fire, and a Cloud, yet both but one Pillar. So Christ is God, and Man likewise, yet in both but one person, Esa. 9 6. 7. It was a fiery Pillar. So is Christ not only strong as a Pillar for the defence and bearing up of his own, and as a fire illuminating, purging, comforting▪ and kindling zeal in his Chosen ones: but also he is 〈◊〉 fire, fearfully to consume his enemies, as stubble b●… fore the flame, Psal. 2. 8. In the fire, and in the Cloud, God was seen by Israel in the Wilderness: but both ceased in Canaan. So in the Word and i●… the Sacraments he is see●… by his Church in the world but both shall cease i●… heaven.  

The Disparity.  
THe Cloud vanished and was no more seen, after they came to Canaan: but our blessed Pillar Christ jesus, when we enter, and come to that celestial Canaan, shall then more clearly and constantly be seen then before, the foresaid dim sight of him in Word and Sacraments ceasing.    

18. The Rock, Exod. 17.  
IT was a Rock fixed and sure. So is Christ that sure Rock and foundation upon whom the godly build, & a●…inst which the blind wicked ones dashing, bruise them●…lues in pieces. To which also, his own do run, as to a ●…ong defence, and against which, the gates of hell it ●…fe shall in no wise prevail, Math. 16. 2. It had no out●…ard delightful show 〈◊〉 the Wilderness, but 〈◊〉 a bare hard Rock. So neither had Christ any outward form or beauty in the world, that we should desire him: but as a root out of a dry ground, was a ●…nfull of sorrows, and it hard distress and poverty, ●…ay 53, 2, 3. It seemed wonderful, and almost incredible even unto Moses, that God would make the Rock to give water to such a murmuring people. So likewise was it a wonderful work of love, that the Lord should make his own Son to shed his heartblood, for such a rebellious generation as mankind: therefore Esa. 53. 1. cries out, Who will believe our report? 4. It gave water abundantly unto the people, when they could get no other to quench their thirst; so that, in respect of the running streams thereof, it is said to have followed them, 1. Cor. 10. and this water only sufficiently refreshed them all. So Christ shed hi●… blood abundantly, whe●… nothing else could redeem●… us, nor quench the tormenting thirst of an acc●…sing or grieved conscience and this blood only is sufficient to purge all our sinn●… perfectly, Heb. 7. 5. It was first stricken with Moses Rod, before it yielded forth the waters for the people, Exo. 17. 6. So was Christ nailed 〈◊〉 the Cross, according 〈◊〉 that, Cursed is ever one that hangeth on Tree: our transgressions the Law being laid vp●… him, before his precious blood issued forth of his heart and wounds, to consummate the Redemption of his Church, Luke 23. 6. Moses at that time debarred himself from Canaan, and led the people only unto the borders thereof, delivering them to josua. To show, that Christ having suffered, by the Law there is no justification, nor attaining unto heaven: but being imperfect and weak in itself, is now but a pedagogy unto Christ jesus, Rom. 3. 20.  

The Disparity.  
ALl Israel promisevously did drink of the Rock; as well the murmurers, as the godly and patient sort: but so shall not all in the visible Church be partakers of the blood of Christ; but they only who truly repent and believe.    

19 Manna, Exod. 16. joh. 6.  
THe Lord gave the people Manna to satisfy their ●…unger, to testify his bounty, power and providence, to tempt or try them in the Wilderness, Exod. 16. 4. So the Lord sent Christ into the world, to be made meet food for the hunger of our souls: to show us likewise his unmerited mercy and kindness, and poor and lowly he sent him, to try who notwithstanding would believe in him. Esay 53. 2. Manna was little in quantity, ver. 14. So was Christ little and contemptible in the eyes of the world in reputation, ib. 3. It was white of colour, verse 31. So was Christ holy and sanctified in nature, Psal 40. 8. 4. It was round in shape. To note the perfectness●… and entireness of Christ in all heavenly graces, Herald 7. 5. It was sweet, and tasted like fresh oil or wafers, baked with honey, Numb. 11. 7. So is Christ most swe●… and pleasant to all afflicte●… consciences, by the rece●… and cheering consolation 〈◊〉 his bloodshed and Spirit, joh. 16. 7. 6. It came down from heaven, joh. 6. So did Christ jesus joh. 6. 7. The name thereof was Man, or Manbu: which is a portion, an admirable gift, or meat prepared, Exod. 16. 15. So is Christ the portio●… of his Chosen, the admir●…ble great gift of the Father and prepared food for ever hungering soul, joh. 6. 51 8. It came down with the dew, & was gathered, verse 14. So Christ comes to us with the dew of grace, and thereby is applied. 9 It fell round about the camp of Israel, and was sufficient for all to gather thereof, and fell in no other place, verse 13. So Christ is conversant within the limits of his Church, and is the fullness of grace to all who are true partakers of him, and no where else to be found, Reu. 1. 10. It was gathered by measure in the Wilderness, and he who gathered lest had no lack, ver. 18. So is Christ's grace in this world given, but by measure, and he who hath the weakest faith, so it be true, shall attain to the same salvation which he of a stronger doth, 2. Pet. 3. Luke 17. 6. 11. When it came, it made the people to admire, for they wist not what it was, verse 15. So when Christ came, many did wonder; yea, He road, and all jerusalem with him were troubled, and sundry wist not what that mystery of his Incarnation meant, Math. 2. 12. It was, as sufficient for all; so common to all, and that freely. So is Christ a free imparter of salvation to rich and poor, King and Beggar, without respect of persons, Act. 10. 34. 13. It was ground and baked, before it was meet food for the people, verse 23. So Christ behoved first diverse ways to suffer, before he could be a meet Comforter and Saviour to his Church, Act. 17. 2. 14. It was gathered early, verse 21. So is Christ and his grace to be embraced speedily and timously, Math. 25. 15. It was daily gathered except on the Sabbath, verse 23. So for a further degree of grace daily, we must always labour here, while that eternal Sabbath of rest come, when grace shall be perfected in glory hereafter, 2. Pet. 3. 18. 16. They went out of their Tents to gather it. So must we go out of the old man and love of the world, to participate of Christ, 2. Cor. 5. 17. To the breakers of God's command, in keeping the same overnight, it turned into putrefaction to them, and stunk, Numb. 11. So to the hearers of Christ's Word, and contrary practisers unto the same, it becomes unto them the savour of death, jam. 1. 18. It ceased when they came to Canaan, josh. 5. 12. So shall the Word and Sacraments, when we come to the Kingdom of Heaven, and see Christ face to face, 1. Cor. 13. 19 Manna was kept and put in a golden pot before the Lord, to remain in the holiest for ever, Exod. 16. 13. So Christ jesus glorified in his Humanity at the right hand of God in the heavens, abides for ever unto all ages of the faithful, Heb. 7. 20. Manna was loathed by the wicked marmurers, on whom the Lords wrath fell, Num. 11. 6. So is Christ jesus in his Word and Sacraments. by the carnal and ungodly, whom GOD in his anger shall likewise destroy, jude 4. 21. Manna fed the natural life. So doth Christ jesus the spiritual life.  

The Disparity.  
MAnna did feed only the natural life: but Christ jesus is the food of the spiritual life. Again, Manna did corrupt and putrify: but so cannot our spiritual Manna, who abideth for ever solid and sweet comfort to every distressed conscience. They enjoyed it only in the Wilderness: but our chief and fullest enjoying of our Manna, shall be in the celestial Canaan. It was not to be found but at a set time, for it melted away when the Sun arose: but our Manna, Christ, is ever at all times to be found, both in prosperity and affliction, late and early, never disappointing those that truly seek him. Manna that was reserved in the Holiest, was spoiled and did perish thereafter at the captivity: but our heavenly Manna, seated in highest glory, can never perish nor suffer any violence.    

20. The Brazen Serpent, Numb. 21.  
1. NEither Moses nor the Law could cure the people of the stinging of the fiery Serpents: but only the Brazen Serpent. So neither the Law, nor any creature could cure mankind, and redeem them from the cruel power of Satan, but only Christ jesus, Rom. 3. 25. 2. After many had died for murmuring, than the Brazen Serpent was set up, Num. 21. 6. So after that all mankind through sin was subdued to death and condemnation, than Christ came for our recovery to be crucified, Esay 53. 3. A Serpent stung, and a Serpent cured. So man (the first Adam) lost mankind: and Man again (the second Adam) redeemed mankind, Rom. 5. 14. 4. Albeit it was called a Serpent, yet it was both without poison or sting. So albeit Christ was thought a sinner (as other men) yet was he both sinless & spotless, Herald 7. 26. 5. It was made of brass, and not of gold, verse 9 So was Christ sent, not with outward glory, or worldly pompous sh●…w: but base and humble in outward appearance, Isaiah 53. 2. 6. It was not forged by man's hand, or hammer, but in a mould yet in the fire. So Christ was not begottenly man: but conceived by the Holy Ghost to the likeness of the Father, Luke 2. 35. 7. It was not only made, but before it cured it was set up on high. So Christ behoved not only to be borne: but also be crucified, before our Redemption could be finished. 8. They were only cured who looked upon the same. So they only are redeemed from death to eternal life, who only by faith eyes him. Isai 46. 22. believing in Christ, & that crucified. 9 It was a wonderful means of cure, and undeservedly devised of God, of mere pity; yea against the merit of these murmurers. So is the death of the only Son of God for rebellious mankind, an admirable work of unmerited mercy likewise, above our merit, without our merit, and against our merit, Ephes. 1. 4. Yet albeit it was instituted by GOD, and great miracles wrought at the presence thereof: (the Lord's institution lasting, and right use being made thereof by the people in the Wilderness) yet at last it being Idolatrously abused, was destroyed, by that godly King Hezechiah, and called Nehushtan, or a mass of brass, 2. King. 18. Showing thereby how lawful by the like example, and much more likewise, Images and other inventions of men, turning to an Idolatrous or superstitious abuse, their abrogating is in a reformed Christian Church.  

The Disparity.  
THe Brazen Serpent was destroyed (as is said) but our exalted jesus can never be destroyed. It retained not always the virtue of curing: but our blessed Saviour doth ever retain the virtue and efficacy of saving.    

21. The Tabernacle, Exod. 26.  
1. IT had three places therein: the outward Court, wherein the brazen Laver, and brazen Altar stood. Representing the visible Church, wherein is outward Baptism, and external exercise of worship common to all Called and Elect, Mat. 13. Secondly, the Holy place, wherein was the Candlestick, the table of Shewbread, and the Altar of perfume. Representing the invisisible true Church, consisting of the elect only, militant on earth, wherein is the light of the Spirit by the Word, the true participation of Christ, the bread of life, and the sincere acceptable sacrifice of true prayer and praise. Within this place enters only the Royal Priesthood of God, Rom. 12. 1. 1. Pet. 2. 5. Thirdly; the Holiest of all, wherein was the Mercy-Seat, the glory of GOD between the Cherubims, Representing the triumphant Church in the heavens, wherein is seated Christ jesus in glory, the society of the blessed Angels, and the praise of the and the golden Censor. glorified spirits, with the continual intercession of our Saviour for his Saints on earth, Heb. 8. 2. The entry to the Holiest, was by the Holy place, and to the holy place, was by the utter Court. So our entry to the heavens is by being members of the i●…uisible Church, through faith in a good conscience, and our entry to be members of the invisible Church, is by associating ourselves to the visible Church professing Word and Sacraments in the Primitue Apostolic sincerity. 3. The fixed Pillars of the holy place, Signifieth the Apostolic doctrines, in respect of the ministry whereof, the Church itself is called, the Pillar of Truth, 1. Tim. 3. 17. 4. The diverse ornaments and instruments thereof, Typeth the diversity of spiritual gifts and functions in the Christian Church, Rom. 12. 6. 5. The several co●…erings thereof, Doth note the Lords sure protection of his Church by his power and Angels, Heb. 1. 14 6. Gold within, and skins without, Shadoweth the spiritual and inward glory of the Church, and her account before God, albeit contemptible to the world in outwards, Cant. 1. 4. 7. The Tabernacle & all the instruments thereof: yea the very Ash-pans & Snuffers of the Candlestick, must be made according to the pattern in the Mount, Exo. 25. 40. Heb. 8. 5. Showing thereby that the Church, and all the exercise of worship that is therein, whether doctrine or discipline, must be conformed unto the written Word, Gal. 1. 8. 8. The voluntary oblation of the people to build the Tabernacle, Represents that willing allotment and portion that Christians should give for the upholding of God's worship and ministry amongst them, and for the maintenance of the poor members of Christ's mystical body, 2. Cor. 9 8. 9 The principal builders of the Tabernacle, were Bezaleel and Aholiab, extraordinarily endued with cunning in every work, and the secondary, was every skilful workman in whose mind God had put skill, and will to assist the work, Exod. 36. These figuring the Apostles, as Master-builders laying the foundation of the Christian Church, and the other the ordinary Pastors building on their foundation aright, being gifted and fitted for that effect, 1. Cor. 3. 10. Ro. 12. 6. Ephes 11. 28. 10 The parts of the Tabernacle were so made, that they might be joined or separate when they list, Deut. 12. 9 To show the faithful in this Tabernacle of their body, which is to be laid down, and raised again, to be far from their resting place, while they be in that gloricus Temple of the heavens settled and seated with Christ, 2. Cor. 5. 4. 11. The Curtains of the Tabernacle embroidered with Cherubims, Signified the service and protection of the Church by the holy Angels, Isa 6. 12. These Curtains were coupled by their strings and golden hooks, that it might be one Tabernacle, Exod. 36. 13. Showing, th●… th●… d●…uers members of the Church, (whether triumphant or militant, and every where dispersed, make up but one Tabernacle, Eph. 4. 8. Heb. 9 11. 13. The glorious door of the Tabernacle, Shadowed Christ jesus, who saith of himself expressly, I am the door, joh. 10. 7. by whom we get entry either to grace or glory. 14. The Tabernacle thus by all the couple thereof being erected. Did signify the knitting together by every joint, of the whole body of the Church in Christ the Head by the truth in charity, for the furniture whereof (according to the effectual power which is in the measure of every part) it receiveth increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in love, Ephes. 4. 16. 15. Every board of the Tabernacle, signified each several member of Christ and his Church, of Sittim wood: that is, chosen and sanctified, overlaid with gold, that is, made glorious in Christ, standing upright, by the erection of hope, fixed by the tenons of Faith, and founded on the socket Christ, as also joined by bars, which is the ●…itie of one Spirit, and love: the coverture of this Tabernacle, is Christ, the linen represents his innocence, the Goat's hair, his afflictions (the Penitentiars' garment being usually made of such) the third covering died red, figuring his blood covering our sins, and the fourth of broken skins, his abasement and humility. The door of the Tabernacle was not of any hard or debarring matter, but of a veil, easily penetrable, to show our easy access to grace in Christ, and acceptation in the bosom of his Church.    

22. The Veil of the Holiest, Exod. 26. 31.  
1. IT was glorious, of embroidered work of diverse colours. So was the body of Christ beautified with excellent, diverse and heavenly graces, Hebr. 7. 26. Col. 2. 3. 2. It was replenished and wrought full of Cherubims. Noting thereby that serviceable and ready attendance of the Angels on the person and body of Christ, joh. 1. 51. 3. It was borne up by glorious and costly Pillars, overlaid with gold, on Sockets of silver, which it covered, and whereon it did hang. To show that the Humanity of Christ (specially in his suffering) should be borne up by his Deity, which his manhood did overuaile, and under which it again in a manner did lurk. 4. By the Veil only there was entry into the Holiest place of all. So by the veil of his flesh only (rend upon the Cross) hath Christ made a new and living way for us, to God, and to Heaven, Heb. 10. 20.   

23. The Ark, Exod. 25. 10. to 17.  
1. THe Ark was made of Sittim wood, which was durable, and not subject to putrefaction. So Christ jesus was neither subject to the corruption of sin, nor putrefaction of the grave, Psal. 16. 9, 10. 2. The Wood was overlaid within and without with fine gold and pure. So the excellent divine nature of Christ was so united to his humane, that not only the virtue thereof glanced inwardly in his soul and mind: but outwardly also did shine most gloriously in his actions, Col. 2. 3. It had a crown of gold round about. Signifying thereby the Majesty of Christ's Kingdom, or eternity of his Deity, which (as a circle) hath neither beginning nor end, joh. 1. 1. 4. It had jength, breadth, and height, & was in shape foursquare. Shadowing the patience and long-suffering of Christ, the ample extense of his love and grace, and the sublimity of his glory and reward stable in himself, who could not be overthrown, and constant in mercy, who never can vary, Psal. 103. 5. The measure of the Ark exceeded not the dimensions of man's proportion; so that he might fathom it about. Showing thereby how Christ being made man, dimitted himself to our capacity, was seen, heard, and handled, and remains still accessible, Heb. 4. 16. 6. It had four rings and bars, whereby it was carried. Signifying how Christ should be carried in the ministry of the Gospel, by his faithful Preachers, to the four corners of the earth, Math. 28. 7. The bars in the rings must never be severed from the Ark. So preaching and Christ must never be asunder, but adhering to the Ark and ground stone, truth must be taught, Gal. 1. 8. 8. The two tables were in the Ark, Signifying thereby that Christ is the end of the Law, satisfying the same for us, delivering us from the curse thereof, and making our obedience also to the Law acceptable to the Father, by covering the imperfection of our works, Psal. 130. 3. Rom. 3. 21. 9 In it was the pot of Manna. To show, that in Christ is the treasure of comfort, spiritual nourishment and life, Reu. 2. 17. Col. 3. 1. 10. In it also was Aaron's Rod that budded and bore fruit. To signify that in Christ we have assurance of a blessed Resurrection, and that by him our rebellion is covered: as also that in him Aaron's Priesthood is wrapped up, and ceases, Heb. 8. 11. God spoke by Oracle out of the Ark. To prefigure that out of the nature of man in Christ he should speak to the world, Heb. 1. 12. The Ark was an assurance of God's presence amongst the people, and God did dwell therein. So Christ is the cause and assurance that God in mercy is present with us, joh. 17 21. and in Christ personally the Deity did dwell. 13. Where the Ark was, there only it was lawful to offer sacrifice, & no where else was it accepted. To show, that where Christ is, to wit, in the Church, there, and through him only our service is acceptable. 14. By the Ark jordan was divided, so that the people went dry and safe over to Canaan. So by Christ a ready way is made through all the horrors of death, for us to come safely to our heavenly Kingdom, Psal. 23. 4. 15. The people a great way might not come near unto the Ark. Showing thereby what reverence ●…ught to be to Christ in his Word and Sacraments, Act. 10. 16. By the Arkes compassing of jericho, with the blowing of the Horns, the walls of the City fell down, and by the presence thereof in battle, the people were assured of victory. So where Christ corns by the powerful preaching of his Word, Principalities and highest powers must yield, and if he be with us, who can prevail against us? Rom. 8. 17. When the Ark was set up in the temple of Dagon, Dagon fell and broke. So where Christ comes by his Gospel of Truth, Idolatry goeth down, Act. 19 18. The Philistims were plagued at the presence of the Ark with them: but Obed-Edom was blessed by having it with him. So where Christ is in wrath, their estate is dangerous: but where he is in love, their blessings are with him, joh. 17. 19 The people of Bethshemesh were fearfully punished, for looking into the Ark: To teach us how dangerous it is to pry into God's secrets unrevealed, and not be wise according to sobriety, Rom. 12. 3. 20. After long transporting at last it was gloriously conveyed, and settled in Salomon's temple there still to remain. So after many journeys, and long suffering on earth, Christ jesus at last was received up in glory, in the holiest heavens, to sit at the Father's right hand for ever, Psal. 110. 1.   

24. The Ark, as it typed the mystical body of Christ,  
1. IT was the keeper of the testimony. So is the Church the keeper of the Scriptures. 2. It was wooden, but covered with pure gold. So the Church is in itself infirm, but through Christ is strengthened and beautified with grace, Cant. 1. 4. 3. God was present with the Ark. So is he with his Church until the world's end, joh. 14. 4. The Propitiatory covered the Ark. So doth Christ's death cover the spots of his Church, and the accusing of the Law, Gal. 3. 13. 5. The Cherubims stood above the Ark. So the protection of the Angels stands above and about the Church, Heb. 1. 6. It was transportative ever, while it was seated at last in the glorious Temple of Solomon. So the Church hath no constant place on earth, while it be at last settled in the glorious heaven, Heb. 13. 14. 7. It had a crown of gold about it. So is the Church crowned with diverse graces and gifts here, and shall be with the crown of glory hereafter, 1. Cor. 12. 8. It had the four dimensions proportionably. So hath the Church of Christ, the depth of Faith, the height of Hope, the Latitude of Charity, and the Longitude of Perseverance. 9 In it was the pot of Manna, & Aaron's Rod. So in Christ's Church is the comfort of true doctrine, and regiment of whelesome discipline, R●…u. 11. 4.   

25. The Mercy-Seat or Propitiatory, Exod. 25. 17. to 23.  
1. IT was called the Mercy-Seat, or Propitiatory. So is Christ he in whom mercy is truly seated, and hath made Propitiation for our sins, Rom. 3. 25. 2. It was the cover of the Ark where the two Tables lay of the Law of Moses. So Christ is the true cover and deliverer of us, from the curse and accusation of the Law, Rom. 3. 3. It was of pure gold. Noting thereby the spotless holiness of Christ, Heb. 6. 26. 4. Upon it were two Cherubims, showing that the very Angels have their establishment in Christ their Mediator, by confirmation, as also Signifying the Angels ready attendance on Christ and his Church: as also, figured, that when we draw near to the Mercy-Seat Christ, being adopted and engraft in him, then are we joined to the society of the Angels, Luke 20. 5. They stretched their wings on high, covering so the Mercy-Seat. Figuring so the Majesty of Christ's Deity, which none in glory can behold, of the very Angels, but with their faces covered: and shadowing forth likewise hereby the most comfortable and sure protection of the Church, Mich. 4. 11. and the readiness to act Christ's will. 6. They looked down upon the Mercy-Seat. Signifying the mystical Majesty of the Incarnation, into the which the Angels desired to pry and behold, 1. Pet. 1. 12. 7. The faces of the Cherubims were one towards another, and both towards the Mercy-Seat. So representing also the consent of the old and new Testament, and their mutual witnes-bearing one to another, and both looking upon Christ, the one pointing him to come, and the other already come: as also, signifying the holy love and agreement that the Angels have among themselves in Christ. 8. From the Mercy-Seat between the Cherubims, the Lord uttered his will to the people, and no more in a Bush, or in a Cloud spoke he, So in diverse manner did the Lord speak in old time to the Fathers, by dreams and visions: but now in the last days hath he spoken by his Son, and still as yet doth in the two testaments of his sacred Word, Herald 1. 9 The Cherubims were of gold, beaten out with the hammer. Signifying the glistering brightness of heavenly wisdom contained in the Scriptures, whose worth is above gold, and is given by the inspiration of the Spirit of God, and penned by holy men, Psal. 119 2. Tim. 3. 16. 10. Note last of all, that not between Seraphims (which are put for executers of justice, as Isai. 6. but between Cherubims, as Messengers of Mercy, the Lord in Christ shows himself appeased.    

26. The Golden Censor, Heb. 9  
WIth this golden Censor the High Priest putting Incense therein, filled the Holiest place with a sweet perfume; when he entered in to speak before the Lord. Signifying thereby the Lord jesus intercession through the pure and perfect merit of his savoury obedience wherewith he hath filled the Holiest heavens, as with a sweet odour and incense, appeasing God's wrath, and making us and our prayers and works acceptable, Heb. 4. 14.   

27. The Table of Shewbread, Exod. 25. 23. to 31.  
1. IT was of Sittim wood, covered over with gold, and a crown about it. Noting, (as is said) the purity of Christ's Humanity, with the glory of his Deity, and Majesty of his Kingdom. 2. It had food thereon, whereof only the Priests might eat. Signifying that spiritual and heavenly nourishment in Christ, whereof only the royal Priesthood of the faithful are partakers. 3. The Shewbread was ever upon this Table. So true preaching, and sincere administration of the Sacraments (whereby that bread of Life is set before us) must ever be upon Christ crucified, as on the sure ground, Gal. 1. 8. 1. Cor. 3. 4. The incense cups were upon the Table, Signifying, that with the preaching of the Word, and administration of the Sacraments, Prayer must be joined, and on Christ's institution and rule, as on the Table, to be set and grounded, 1. Cor. 11. 23. 5. The bread was renewed often, and set before the Lord. Teaching us that due acknowledging and thankfulness which we should have, and renew frequently, for the benefits of the Lord which he reneweth evening and morning towards us: as also typing that variety of doctrine and comfort contained in Christ's Word, and wherewith, as with old store and new, every skilful Pastor should be furnished in due time to dispense, 2. Tim. 3. 6. The several instruments thereof: as Dishes, Goblets, and Covers were all of pure gold, Figuring the diversity of gifts, places and functions in Christ's Church, wherein every one ought sincerely and holily to walk, 1. Cor. 12. 7. The bread in number were twelve, for the twelve Tribes of Israel, Signifying sufficient food to be in Christ's Church, and in the Scripture proponed for all the members of that spiritual Israel, and Elect to participate.   

28. The Candlestick, Exod. 25. 31. to 40.  
1. IT was the only thing that gave light unto the Sanctuary. So Christ is that only light, & light-giver, which shineth in his Church, joh. 1. 2. It was of pure gold, Shadowing so the excellency of Christ, and of his Pastors, through that light whereof they are bearers, Reu. 1. and noting thereby also the dignity of the Word, Psal. 119. 3. It had seven Lamps. Sign sying so the perfection of the light of Christ, (seven being the number of perfection.) 4. It was placed in the Sanctuary. So is the light of Christ placed in his Church, and there only to be scene in the brightness of his Word, and illumination of his Spirit. So that where that light shines not, there is not the true Church, joh. 10. 4, 5. 5. It had an upright Stem, which did bear the many branches that did issue and proceed from the same. Typing Christ jesus that true stalk and fountain of light, from whom all light floweth, and which bears up, & keeps constant in the truth all the branches, and true light-bearers of his Word, Reu. 1. 20. 6. The branches were adorned with their Bowls, Knops, and Flowers. So are the true light-bearers of Christ, adorned with diverse meet graces and gifts by him, tending both to the spiritual delectation, and profit of his Church, 1. Cor. 12. 14. 33. 7. Aaron did dress those Lamps, and renewed their Oil daily. So is our blessed High Priest, the only enlightner and fitter of his Pastors, to shine the more clearly in his Church, and the powrer in of grace into their hearts, to be as Lamps to others by true faith in a good conscience, ibid. 8. It had Snuffers and Snuffe-dishes of pure gold. Showing how with doctrine, the sincerity of discipline, according to God's Word, whereby the light of the Church is kept clear, should ever be joined, and excommunication used of all scandalous and rebellious persons, like the extinguishing of noisome smelling Snuffs. As likewise, that every one ought to content himself with his room, how low soever it be, so it be in the Sanctuary, and as the Snuffers were of gold; so they conscionably to walk in their station, Rom. 16. 17. 9 It was in the Holy place: but not in the Holiest. Showing, how the light of God's Word must be in the Militant Church, but shall not need to be in the triumphant, when face to face we shall see the Lord in glory, Reu. 21. 22. 10. Also as the Candlestick had Flowers, signifying as it is before, the spiritual delectation of the Word, so the Knops or Almonds which it had. Did represent the efficacy of the Word, unto the bringing forth of the fruits of holiness. Last, the pure oil poured into the Lamps, making the same to burn. Signified the grace of the Spirit accompanying the Word, making the same powerful in operation.   

29. The Altar of Perfume, Exod. 30. 1. to 13.  
1. IT was of Sitttim wood, overlaid with gold, and having a crown about it. Shadowing (as before) Christ, in both his natures, the Deity yielding glory to his Humanity, and crowned now with Majesty, as the gold adorned the Sittim wood, and circled the Altar. 2. It had Horns on the four corners thereof, overlaid with gold. Shadowing the powerful and holy virtue of the intercession of Christ, to extend itself to the four corners of the earth, to the comfort of his Church dispersed every where, Heb. 7. 25. 3. The Incense behoved to be offered only upon it. Showing how our prayers must be made in his name, and through his mediation is only acceptable, ibid. 4. It behoved first to be beaten, made and prepared, before it was put on this Altar. Noting, how our prayers must proceed out of a humbled and contrite Spirit, which we offer up in the name of jesus, Psa. 51. 5. It was kindled by fire upon the Altar. So must our prayers be by a holy and fervent zeal and desire, through the operation and stirring up of the holy Spirit, Ro. 8. 26. 6. It was offered up by the Priest. So are the prayers of the faithful offered up, and made acceptable to the Father, through the Oblation and Intercession of our High Priest jesus. As also, they who offer up acceptable prayers upon the Altar of our mediation, are the holy Priesthood of the Lords Chosen, Reu. 1. 6. 7. No strange Incense was to be offered upon this Altar. So no unwarranted or unlawful form of prayer, superstitiously or idolatrously devised, to any Saint 〈◊〉 Angel, is in Christ, or by him any wise to be thought acceptable, Math. 6. 8. The perfume behoved to be perpetually before the Lord. Showing thereby, not only the continual exercise of Prayer which daily we should use on earth: but also the continual Intercession of our Saviour in the Heavens for us, Heb. 7. 25. 9 The High Priest made this perfume only, and might not be applied to any other use, but to burn before the Lord. Teaching that is Christ jesus only his direction, which we must follow in praying, according as he hath taught us to say, Our Father, etc. and not to make our Petitions to any other in Heaven, or on earth, Math. 6. 10. After the clearing of the Lamps of the Candlestick, evening and morning, than the incense was burnt. Showing so, that our Prayers, and all our Christian duties in Christ, must be done according to the light and direction of his Word & Spirit, 1. Cor. 14. 11. The Incense was made of diverse Spices. So must the prayers of the godly be seasoned with diverse graces, true Repentance, lively faith, unfeigned love, & such like, Ps. 51▪ 12. The Incense was offered up in the Holy place, without the veil of the Holiest, near to the Testimony before the Mercy-Seat. So the prayers of the godly in his Church hecre on earth, must proceed out of a holy heart, be made agreeable to the Testimon●… of God's Word, and through faith have an eye ever to Christ jesus, our true Mercy-Seat, in him and for his sake, to be heard of the Father, joh. 14. 13. 13. Once a year the Altar was sprinkled with the blood of the expiatory Sacrifice. Showing how Christ is by his bloodshed consecrate our blessed Mediator, and that no prayer is acceptable to God: but that man's, who, through the blood of Christ, is reconciled to him, ibid.   

30. The Altar of burnt-offering. Exod. 27. 1. 109.  
1. IT was of Brass in the Court of the Sanctuary. Showing how that Christ jesus, albeit now shining in glory (like the golden Ark in the Holiest) yet in the world he should abase himself, (like Brass) coming in th●… shape of a Servant, Isai. 53. 2. 2. This Altar was but one, and in one place, and the Sacrifice to be offered thereon in this one place, Figuring thereby that we have but one Altar of Redemption, and Salvation, Christ jesus alone, who only once, and in one place hath offered up a sufficient unreiterable Sacrifice for mankind, Heb. 7. 27. 3. It had four Horns on the four corners thereof, Signifying the spiritual strength of Christ, which should be manifested to the four corners of the earth, and that with a strong faith flying thither, we should in all our distresses stay only on him, and tie our carnal affections to the Altars Horns, by captivating them to Christ, 2. Cor. 5. 15. 4. It had a Brazen grate in the midst thereof, whereon the fire was put. Representing so, the humbled soul of our blessed Saviour, which did bear the fire of God's wrath for our sins, Isai. 53. 12. 5. It had diverse instruments serving for the same, Typing, the sundry callings that Christ hath in his Church, for the glory of his Name, and edifying of his Church, 1. Cor. 12. 6. It was to be cleansed seven days, and sanctified: so it was most holy, and whatsoever touched it, was holy, Exodus 29. 37. Figuring thereby the perfect sanctifying of our most holy Altar Christ jesus: and that whosoever toucheth him by true faith, is made holy by him, 1. Cor. 1. 30. 7. Also, the grate or Network purged the Sacrifice, To show that even so doth Christ jesus purge our sacrifices offered on him, and maketh them acceptable. 8. This Altar was hollow between the boards. Signifying thereby the emptying, and examination of Christ. 9 Last, in that it behoved the Sittim wood to be overlaid with Brass, that thereby it might endure the fire. It figured, that so the humane nature of Christ (though holy) was unable to endure God's wrath, as it did: except underpropped and strengthened by the Deity.   

31. The Brazen Laver, Exod. 30. 18. to 23.  
1. THe Brazen Laver served for the Priests to wash their hands and feet thereat, before they ministered before the Lord. Typing that inward Baptism by Christ's blood, wherewith the holy Priesthood of his Chosen must be washed, and sanctified in action and affection, before their service can be acceptable, Ephes. 5. 26. 2. After the Priests had washed themselves clean, and arrayed themselves with clean linen, than they entered into the Holy place, So, after that the godly are inwardly washed by the blood of Christ, and have received the garment of his righteousness unto sanctification, than it is that they become members of his true Church, 1. Cor. 12. 13. 3. They shall wash themselves (saith the Lord) lest they die, So must we be purged (as is said) and sanctified by the Spirit of grace, if we would not incur eternal death and damnation, Mat. 28. Mar. 16. 15. 4. He that toucheth the Laver, it being anointed with the holy Oil, (as all other things in the Holy, and in the most Holy place were) shall be holy, (saith the same lord) Showing how all they, who by a lively faith touch the Lord jesus (who is anointed with the oil of gladness above his fellows) shall be, in acceptation and reputation, accounted likewise holy before the Lord, Rom. 4.  

The Disparity of all the former.  
THese things of the Tabernacle were material and earthly: but that which is represented by them, is spiritual and heavenly: the one was perishable, the other endureth for ever. For Israel in the flesh, only to abide in jerusalem the first was ordained: but for the Israel in the Spirit, even the Church universal, wherever pure hands is lifted up: the second is open and prepared, Psa. 141. 2. the former were under the Law, and Moses, typing things to come: the latter is under the Gospel and the Messiah, exhibiting the things themselves.    

The burnt-offering of Beasts, Leu. 1. 10, 14. and 6. 9 to 13.  
1. THe burnt-offering of beasts, behoved to be of those that are the horned sort, Signifying thereby the Princely and Priestly Offices of Christ, which that Beast seeks to counterfeit, Reu. 13. 11. in being horned like the Lamb, but speaking like the Dragon. 2. They behoved also to be of the tame sort, as of the Herd or Flocks, and not of wild savage beasts, who by force are brought to death. Showing thereby that Christ should be meek and mild in life, and patient in death itself, like a Lamb led to the Shambles, Esay 53. 3. They were required in like manner to be of the male kind and young. Shadowing thereby the excellency of strength in jesus Christ, proper to that sex and age. 4. They must be without blemish, and presented of voluntary will. Thereby noting, the purity and perfection of Holiness in Christ, who should willingly lay down his life, and offer up himself, for the salvation of mankind, joh. 19 11. 5. They were to be presented at the door of the Tabernacle to be slain, Typing thereby that by the Oblation of Christ, and by his bloodshed, both our entry is made (as by a door) into the Church here, and into the heavens hereafter, Heb. 10. 20. 6. They must lay their hands upon the head of the Beast, who brought it, Signifying hereby the imputation of our sins upon Christ, for the which he suffered, and that we must lay our hand by a true faith upon him, if we look for any comfort of his Death and Passion, Esay 53. 3. 7. Then the burnt offering was slain, Signifying that so Christ should d●…e, and b●…hooued to be crucified, that by his dea●…h, life might come to us, ibid. 8. The blood thereof was sprinkled round about the Altar, Noting, the all-sufficiency of Christ's Death, and plenty of his bloodshed, with the large-spred preaching thereof universally throughout the whole world towards all parts, Math. 28. 9 The skin thereof was plucked off, and it cut in pieces, Hereby showing the grievousness of Christ's suffering, and his extreme dereliction, being stripped, as it were, of all divine or humane help, comfort, or regard, when he cried, Why hast thou forsaken me, Math. 27. 46. 10. The body, the head, and the fat, and all was laid upon the fire, Showing thereby, how whole Christ should suffer for us, both in body and soul, Isai. 53. 12. 11. The inwards and legs thereof were to be washed in water, Shadowing thereby how. Christ should bring no uncleanness unto his Passion: but he should be clean both inwardly, and outwardly; in mind, and in walking, Heb. 7. 12. This burnt-offering was called a sweet savour unto the Lord, Which in Christ's death is sole and only accomplished, whereby God's wrath is appeased, and his justice satisfied, Phil. 2. 8. 13. Of the Flocks, it was a Lamb, a Ram, or a Goat. Signifying that Christ should be meek, the guide or leader of his flock, and have sin, but only by imputation, Isai. 53. 14. The burnt-offering of the Flocks shall be killed on the North-side of the Altar, Showing not only, that all these Oblations were but a dark Starry light (the Sun not rising in that air: but being opposite unto him in his highest splendour) but also that Christ should dye at jerusalem; whereof the Prophet saith, On the Northside is the City of the great King, Dan. 9 26. 15. The Priest shall put off his garments, and put on his linen breeches, and take away the ashes, when the fire hath consumed the burnt-offering, Leu. 6. 10. Noting thereby how that Christ being stripped of his clothes, should suffer in nakedness, and innocence, and after he had finished the work of our Redeption on the Cross, should be buried, and then swallow up death in Immortaluse, Host 13. 16. The Ashes behoved to be carried without the Host, and put in a clean place. Shadowing thereby how Christ should be buried without jerusalem, in a tomb where never man was laid, and how his body should never see corruption, Heb. 13. 17. The fire which consumed the burnt-offering, came down from heaven, Typing either that wrath which for our sakes seized on Christ jesus in the Garden, and on the Cross, which came from the Father, or that love which moved Christ to suffer for mankind, which was heavenly and free, joh. 15. 13. 18. This fire was to be continually upon the Altar, Shadowing the constant unchangeableness of that love of his to his Church, and recent virtue of his meri●… and death, Heb. 7. 19 This fire was to be fed, that it went not out, and no other fire was to be used but this in the Sanctuary, Teaching us how carefully we should entertain the love, and Spirit of Christ, by sanctimony of life and obedience and that we should try the spirits, and admit no other spirit, but the Spirit of Christ in his Word, to rule and teach his Church, 1. joh. 4. 20. The skin of the burnt-offering went to the Priest, Len. 7. 8. Showing thereby not only the maintenance that they should have who preach the Gospel, as they that served at the Altar, lived of the Altar, 1. Cor. 9 13, 14. but also that the righteousness of jesus must be apprehended by his Chosen, and holy Priesthood of the godly, by the hand of true Faith, unto justification, and Sanctification, Rom. 5.   

33. The Burnt-offering of Fowls, Leu. 1. 14. to the end of the Chapter.  
1. THe burnt-offering of Fowls was of Turtles, or Pigeons, Showing thereby the simplicity, meekness, and innocence of Christ, Isa. 53. 7. 2. The neck thereof shall be pinched with the nail, that the blood might go out: but not that the head should be plucked off from the body, Shadowing how Christ should dye, and shed his blood, yet thereby his Deity (as the head or principal part) should not be divided from his humanity: nor yet by his death should he (who is our Head) be taken from the body of his Church, but should rise again, and be with them by his Spirit for ever, joh. 14. 3. The Maw and Feathers were to be cast away as unclean, To show thereby that Christ should bring no uncleanness (as is said before) to his suffering, but should be offered up spotless to his Father, Isai. 53. 9 4. The Priest did cleave it with it wings, but not divide it asunder. Noting thereb●…, that albert Christ died. yet he should not thereby be quite extinguished, but should rise again, live, and ascend up to heaven: as also to the same is to be referred the signification of this, Not a bone of him shall be broken, Exod. 12. 5. The blood thereof was strained or pressed out at the side of the Altar, before it was plucked, and laid upon the Altar to be burned. Shadowing thereby the straining or pressing out of Christ's blood in his agony, before he was taken, and stripped to be crucified, Luk. 22. 44.   

34. The daily Sacrifice, Exod. 29. 38. to 45.  
1. THe daily sacrifice was a Lamb, So our sacrifice, not daily, but once for all, offered up unto the Father, is the Lamb Christ jesus, Heb. 7. 2. It was slain in the morning, and in the evening, To show not only that morning and evening we should exercise ourselves in the worship of God: but also, that it was not in the latter days alone, that Christ was slain, but was so in the Lord's Decree, lively apprehension of Faith, and virtue of his death, to all true believers, from the beginning of the world, joh. 1. 29. 3. It was to be offered up with fine Flower, beaten Oil, and Wine. To show that Christ by his death and oblation becomes not only unto us Redemption, but spiritual food, gladness, and cheering comfort, yea all in all unto us, 1. Cor. 1. 30. 4. Where this sacrifice was offered, there the Lord made appointment to speak unto Israel, and show himself, Exod. 29. 42. To signify, that in Christ and through his death and bloodshed, the new appointment, or Covenant of his will, and manifestation of his grace and mercy is established to his Church, Heb. 9   

35. The Sinne-offering.  
1. THe blood of the sinne-offering Showing, how the blood of Christ jesus our true sinne-offering, behoved t●… (what beast so ever it were) was to be poured out. be poured out and shed upon the Crosse. For without bloodshedding there was no reconciliation, Heb. 10. 2. The Priest shall dip his finger in the blood of the Bullock that is a sinne-offering, and sprinkle thereof seven times before the Lord. Shadowing the perfection of that expiation, and satisfaction for sin, which Christ should make, in the virtue, quality, and perpetuity thereof (the number of seven being the number of perfection.) Heb. 9 26. 3. The Priest shall bring in of the blood of the Bullock into the Tabernacle of the Congregation. Showing thereby, how the merit of Christ's blood should enter into the Holiest heavens to appease wrath, satisfy justice, and conciliate favour, and be a perfect purgation to his elect Church, Heb. 9 14. 4. Of the blood, the Priest shall put some also upon the four Horns of the Altar. Signifying thereby how the preaching of the Gospel, concerning the blood of Christ, should be published and proclaimed to the four corners of the earth, Math. 28. 5. And all the rest of the blood shall be poured out at the foot of the Altar. Figuring hereby, the abundant shedding of the blood of Christ, and superabundant merit thereof, Act. 22. 16. As likewise, that albeit it be so abundant and sufficient for all, yet it is not efficient to all, but is improfitably poured out to many, through their own contempt, and incredulous induration. 6. All the fat upon the inwards was to be burnt, and offered to the Lord, To show that all the best we have, even our inwards of soul, heart, and best affections, we should offer unto the Lord, Psal. 16. 7. Rom. 12. 1. As also, that not only should the body of Christ suffer, but his soul likewise (like the fat in the inwards, which is the best part) as in his Agony and cry on the Cross is evident, cited before. 7. The rest of the whole Bullock (typing so Christ in strength) shall be carried out of the Host, and be burnt upon the wood in the fire, where the ashes are cast out. Signifying that even so Christ jesus should suffer without the gate in the place of dead men's skulls, and not in the City, Heb. 13. 11, 12. and teaching us thereby likewise to bear his reproach, going in affection out of this earthly city of the world, and our body seeking a better, Heb. 13. 13. 8. The Priest shall eat the sin-offering in the holy place, whose blood was not brought into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, Showing that Christ jesus in his Church is not only reconciliation, but also blessed food for all those that are a holy and Royal Priesthood through him, joh. 6. 9 If any of the blood of the sinne-offering was dropped upon a garment, it might not be carried out so: but washed in the Holy place. Signifying thereby, not only that holy things should not be profaned: but that without the Church also, there is no participation of the blood of Christ, and so, no salvation, Goe 5. Mar. 16. 15. Math. 7. 6. 10. The earthen vessel wherein the sin-offering that was eaten, was sodden, it was broken: but if it was a Brazen pot, it was scoured and washed, Expressing either the wonderful pollution of sin, that so hardly can be done away: or, that those who have received reconciliation through Christ, ought not to give themselves again unto the world, but keep themselves clean and undefiled of the wickedness thereof, 2. Cor. 5. 11. If a private person sin, (and not the Priest, the Congregation or a Ruler) such a one shall offer a She-Goat, or a Female Lamb for a sinne-offering, Yielding thereby a confor●… to all women, that for that Sex Christ should dye as well as for men, and by faith through Christ, that they should be coheirs of his Kingdom, Gal. 3. 28. 12. And if he were of the poorer sort, he should offer of Turtles or Pigeons (the signification whereof look in the burnt-offering of Fowls,) or of fine Flower, without putting Oil or Incense thereto, for it is a sinne-offering. Whereby was shadowed, with Christ jesus our sinne-offering, in the work of satisfaction we must join nothing else, be it never so plausible in man's conce●…, 1. Cor. 3. 13. And the Priest shall make Atonement, (still this is repeated.) So ever signifying, that not in●…hese sacrifices, but in the Priesthood was the matter, which typed Christ, his office of reconciliation and intercession, whereby only we are accepted, Heb. 7.  

The Disparity.  
THese Sacrifices were of Beasts: but our Sacrifice was of the Son of God himself. These could never sanctify the comers thereunto, Heb. 10. 1. but in them was a yearly remembrance of sins: ver. 3. but our Sacrifice Christ jesus, sanctifieth all those that by a true Faith draw near unto him, purging the conscience from dead works, to serve the living Lord. For the blood of those Sacrifices, such as Bulls and Goats, could not take away sins: but by the blood of Christ we have full remission of them. These sacrifices were often offered, in token of their imperfection, and the similitudes of heavenly things were purified only with their blood: but our Sacrifice was once only offered, in token of the perfection thereof, and by the same, as by a better sacrifice, were the heavenly things themselves purified and consecrate, Heb. 9 23, 25.    

36. The meat-offering, Levit. 2. and 6. 14. to 20.  
1. IT was called a meat-offering, Because it was an acknowledgement that they did hold their meat or food of God, and had received it of his blessing: and because part thereof went as meat unto the Priest: as likewise, teaching us, that Christ jesus is the true meat, and comfortable nourishment of every hungry soul, once for all offered to the Father, and daily in his Word and Sacraments offered and exhibited to us, joh. 6. 2. If it be of Flower, it shall be fine Flower, Leu. 2. 1. Showing thereby, that we should offer our best things to the Lord, and not the blind and the lame, and noting thereby also, the purity and perfection of Christ, Heb. 7. 26. 3. Oil shall be poured, and Incense put thereon, Signifying, that with gladness▪ and delight our worship of the Lord should be, either in devotion towards himself, or distribution towards his Saints: as also typing thereby that soft and loving kindness, and sweet comfortable mediation of Christ for his Church, Heb. 7. 25. 4. It must be presented to the Priest, and he shall bring it to the Altar, verse 2. Shadowing that it is by Christ, and his oblation, that all our works, and duties of God's worship is only acceptable, he interceding for us, ibid. 5. It was a memorial, that which burned thereof, for a sweet savour before the Lord, Prefiguring, that even so, Christ jesus his death and merit thereof, should be an eternal memorial before his Father, to be merciful to us, Heb. 9 24. 6. The meat-offering which was cooked and prepared, was baked, fried, or sodden, Showing the painful and manifold sufferings of Christ thereby: and how our worship of God should not be raw, or zealelesse, Reu. 3. 16. 7. It must be without Leven, verse 3. Prefiguring that our worship of GOD must be without malice of our neighbour: as also the perfect purity of Christ's life and doctrine, 2. Cor. 5. 9 8. It must have no honey, which albeit it be sweet in taste, is bitter in effect, engendering Choler, which also surfetteth the Eater of too much thereof, and being burnt, hath no good smell, verse 11. Pointing out thereby unto us the nature of Christ, in whom there is no such sweetness as engendereth bitterness or hurt to any faithful eater: Of whom also we can never receive too much to surfeit, and whose death and oblation smelleth most sweetly before God, and to every distressed conscience, Herald 7. 9 All meat-offrings behoved to have Salt, wherewith they were salted, verse 13. Signifying thereby, that as salt seasoneth, and keepeth from corruption: so Christ, is he, who like savoury salt seasoneth us and all our works, and makes them acceptable, and that with the salt of sanctification in Christ we should season all our worship of the Father, keeping ourselves from the corruption of hypocrisy and wickedness, Mar. 9 49. 10. The meat-offering of the first fruits shall be ears of come, dried by the fire, and wheat, beaten out of the Husks, verse 14. Whereby was figured not only, that our worship of God (as is said) should be in sincerity and zeal, going out of ourselves, to lay hold on Christ: but also, what wrath Christ should suffer, and diverse pains for our sake, who is the first fruits of all flesh, by whom all the field of the whole race of mankind, is truly sanctified, and perfectly by his oblation redeemed, Isa. 53. Heb. 9 11. The Priest and his sons shall eat of the meat-offering in the Holy place, without Leaven, Showing that so the Lords Ministers, and their Families are to be maintained, and live by their calling: as also, that Holy Priesthood of the godly, in the Church, enjoy the benefit of Christ only, and there must feed upon him by faith in a purged conscience, 1. Cor. 9 14. joh. 6. 12. Every meat-offering of the Priest shall be burnt altogether, it shall not be eaten, Whereby was shadowed the perfection of that oblation made by Christ, wherein no part is left to man in that matter, by merit, or penal satisfaction, Heb. 7. 25.   

37. The Peace-offering, Leu. 3. and 7. 11. to 23.  
Wherein this offering was alike with the Rites of the burnt or sinne-offering: the signification needs not repetition, and wherein they were unlike, is, first,  
1. ALl the fat, with the rump hard by the backbone, was offered and burnt before the Lord, Leu. 3. 9 Shadowing not only the full obedience of Christ extensively unto death itself: but that we also in our obedience unto the Father, and offering of our best things unto him should persevere unto the end, Reu. 2. 10. 2. A part of the Peace-offering went to him that brought it, Whereby was figured, that Christ should dye for all: and the people as well as the Priest should have a portion, and a blessing in him, Isai. 45. 22. 3. But they must neither eat the fat, nor the blood, verse 17. Signifying, that all they who have a part in Christ, must neither be carnal, nor cruel: but sacrifice their carnality by mortification, and be meek as the Master is, 2. Corin. 5. 1. joh. 2. 4. The peace-offering shall be offered up with Cakes of Leavened bread, Levit. 7. 13. Shadowing, that as leaven seasoneth the bread, and makes it to rise and heave up; so Christ jesus is he, who makes us and all our actions savoury bef●… God, lightning our hearts with joy of his Spirit, and making ou●…soules in love, thankfulness and true comfort to heave up to God, Psal. 103. 5. Of all the sacrifice, he shall offer but one Cake for a heave-offering, Leu. 7. 14. Signifying the simplicity or sincerity of our thankfulness, and worship of God which should be true and from the heart, Psal. 18. 41. 6. The flesh of the offering for thanksgiving must be eaten the same day, and for a Vow, within two days at the furthest, none might be eaten the third day, but burned if aught remained, Leu. 7. 16. Teaching us ever, not to prolong our duty of thankfulness and sanctification: but in recencie for benefits daily renewed, to practise the same: stale lingering thanksgiving, which seldom is sincere, is rejected by God, Deu. 8. 10. 7. If any unclean person eat of the flesh of the peace-offering, he shall be cut off from his people, ver. 20. Forewarning us of that fearful destruction and punishment that abides all carnal professors, who will be thought partakers of Christ, and yet lead an unclean and unconscionable life, Math. 7. 8. The flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be eaten: but as unclean itself, shall be burnt, Leu. 7. 19 Showing us that the holy things of God are not to be profaned, nor that we should eat with the guiltiness of wickedness and iniquity, 1. Cor. 11. 9 The offerer shall bring the sacrifice with his own hands, verse 30. Teaching us thereby, that every one is accepted, and liveth by his own faith, Rom. 5. 10. It must be heaved up before the Lord, ibid. Noting, the heaving up of our hearts in due thanksgiving to God, and professing of the benefits received, Host 14. 2. as also the heaving or lifting up of Christ jesus upon the Cross for us. 11. It must be shaken to and fro, East, West, North and South, Shadowing the public thanksgiving of the faithful in the Congregation of his Saints, to the Lord, whose presence is everywhere, as also, the proclaiming or publishing of the death of Christ in the Gospel, that should be made known thorough all the parts of the world, Lu. 24. 47. 12. The right shoulder and breast was heaved up before the Lord, and then given unto the Priests for their portion, verse 33. Signifying, not only that in action and affection ●…ur thankfulness should be to GOD: but also that Christ jesus heaved up for us, is both breast and shoulder, that is, wisdom and strength to all his elect Priesthood whose portion he is, 1. Cor. 1. 30.   

38. The solemn yearly sacrifice of the Bullock and Goat, Leu. 16.  
1. OF the two He Goats it was by Lot that the one was taken, and the other escaped, Levit. 16. 8. So was it by the secret Decree of the Lords allotment, that Christ should suffer, that so we might escape damnation, Psal. 40. 7. 2. He on whom the Lot fell, was made a sinne-offering for the people, verse 9 So Christ whom the Lord decreed in his eternal counsel, and chose to be offered for mankind, was made a sinne-offering for his Church, Heb. 7. 3. His blood (as also the blood of the Bullock) was brought within the Veil, and was sprinkled upon and before the Mercy-Seat, on the East-side which was towards the people, verse 18. So is the merit of the blood of jesus brought within the Holiest heavens before the Throne of grace, to plead for mercy for us, Heb. 9 23. 4. The Holy place was purged so thereby from the uncleanness of the children of Israel, verse 20. So is not only the Church purged by the blood of jesus, but heaven itself sanctified (as it were) and prepared to be a place of rest for his own Chosen, Heb. 9 23. 5. No man shall be in the Tabernacle, when the Priest goes in to make atonement in the Holy place, while he come out again, and have made it, and he only shall make the atonement, verse 17. Signifying thereby, that no creature is partner with him in the work of man's Redemption, but he alone is the perfect Saviour and Mediator of his Church, Heb. 7. 25. 6. The Altar of Incense shall be sprinkled with the blood of the Goat. Shadowing, that through his own blood, he should be consecrated our intercessor, and through the merit thereof our prayers should be accepted, Heb. 8. 6. 7. The High Priest shall cast off his glorious garments, when he makes this atonement, verse 4. Presiguring that even so should Christ jesus the glory of his divine Majesty, while in the shape of a servant he should finish the work of man's atonement and Reconciliation, Isa. 53. 8. Once only a year this atonement was made, verse 34. Showing, that not often, but once for ever, without repetition, that perfect atonement should be made by Christ jesus his own blood, whereby he should enter into the Holiest heavens, to appear for us before God eternally, Heb. 9 9 The day of atonement shall be a Sabbath forever, ver. 31. Shadowing thereby, that by the atonement, and expiation of Christ, rest everlasting should be obtained for us, and in his death all other typical sacrifices should have their end and rest, Heb. 10.   

39 The Scape-Goat, Leu. 16.  
1. THe Scape-goat was so called, because he escaped alive, Representing so Christ jesus, who notwithstanding he died for our sins according to his humanity, yet could not be detained or overcome by death: but reporting victory over death, and the grave, by virtue of his impassable Deity rose again triumphantly, Mat. 28. 6. 2. He was presented alive, that by him Reconciliation might be made, Leu. 16. 10. Signifying that all mankind being dead in sin, he only was presented alive, even fully righteous and holy, to make reconcil●…ation for us, Heb. 7. 26. 3. With both hands upon his head were confessed the sins and trespasses of the whole people, and he did bear them all, verse 21. Showing, how even so Christ jesus should bear all the sins both great and small of his elect, and satisfy for them, and how that we by a true faith ought to lay them all upon him, Rom. 5. 4. So bearing all their iniquities, he was sent unto a land of separation (saith the original.) verse 22. Figuring, that even so should Christ jesus bearing the iniquities of his Chosen, be carried forth of jerusalem unto death, whereby his soul was separate from his body a time, Esay 53. 12. 5. He was led out by a man appointed, verse 21. Noting thereby, that the sins of man, even of so many as are appointed to be saved by him, led Christ forth to suffer, ibid. ver. 3. 6. He who led him forth, must wash his flesh and clothes after his return, and then come into the Host, verse 26. Signifying thereby, not only, that, that which made Christ to dye, is the polluter of our souls: but also, that whosoever hath laid hand on Christ by a true faith, must lead a clean and holy life, if he would be accepted as one of Christ's Church, purging himself of all uncleanness and iniquity, 2. Cor. 5. 15.   

40. The cleansing of the Leper, Levit. 14.  
1. THe Bird that was killed for that use, was a Sparrow (one of the clean sort of Birds) by whose blood the Leper to be cleansed, behoved to be sprinkled seven times, Leu. 14. 52. Representing so the Lord jesus, who like a Sparrow was of small account in the world, clean and innocent, by whose blood our leprous souls to be cleansed must be perfectly sprinkled, Esay 52. 14. 2. This Sparrow was killed over pure water, in an earthen vessel, Leu. 14. 5. Signifying thereby Christ jesus, who hath suffered for us, his innocency & clearness in our humane nature, Heb. 7. 26. 3. The live Sparrow being dipped with Cedarwood, a Scarlet Lace, and Hyssop, in the blood of the Sparrow slain, was let go into the broad field, verse 6. Shadowing thereby how that man by a true faith (which hath ever with it a fervent love, and a sweet sanctified life) bathing himself in the blood of Christ, by his death attains both to life and freedom, joh. 14. 6. 4. As also the dipping of the live Sparrow into the blood of the dead, and that of necessity (behoving to be so.) Signified, that the impassable Deity of Christ can no ways yield comfort to us, considered alone, concerning the remission of sins, without the humane nature of jesus Christ, that suffered for us the death of the Cross, Act. 20. 28. 2. Cor. 5. 19 Heb. 2. 14. 5. And the letting of the live Sparrow fly in the open air or broad field, ver. 7. Shadowed Christ jesus by death, once consecrate to be the Author of eternal salvation, that he should ascend on high, and be seated in the Holiest heavens, Heb. 9 5, 7, 26. 6. The Leper that is healed, must wash his clothes, and his flesh, & shave off his hair, after he is discerned by the Priest to be clean, before that he must enter into the Host, and there after must remain seven days before he enter into his Tent, verse 8, 9 Showing that a rebellious or scandalous person by excommunication separate from the Church, becoming penitent, must not be again rashly received, without evident proofs of his repentance given, both to Pastor and People, 2. Thes. 3. 7. The putting of the blood then of his trespasse-offring upon the right ear, thumb, and toe of him that was Leper, and of the oil upon all those places and his head, after he had washed himself, Leu. 14. 17. Signified the perfect expiation of the sins of every penitent in Christ's blood, and consecration of them to Sanctification & cleanness of life thereafter, Act. 8. 22. 2. Cor. 2. 6.   

41. The sacrifice of the Red Cow, and the sprinkling water, Numb. 19  
1. THe colour of this Kow was Red, Numb. 19 2. Whereby was betokened the bloodiness of our Saviour in his Passion, Mat. 27. 2. She behoved to be without blemish, upon whom never yoke came, ibid. Signifying thereby the perfect holiness of Christ, who never bore the yoke of sinfulness, nor was subject to the Precepts of man, Isai. 53. 3. She was burned without the Host, and her blood seven times sprinkled before the Tabernacle of the congregation, ver. 3. Showing how Christ should suffer without the City, and his blood should be a perfect purging of his Church, Heb. 13. 11. 4. She shall be all burned, and Cedar wood, a Scarlet Lace, and Hyssop shall be cast into the fire with her, ver. 6. Shadowing how that nothing in Christ is unprofitable, and that through the eternal Spirit, by the shedding of his blood, he should offer up himself wholly without fault unto God, to purge our conscience from dead works to serve the living Lord, an uncorrupt life, a fervent love to mankind, and savoury obedience in all things to his Father, accompanying him in his sufferings, Ephes. 4. 2. 5. The ashes of this sin-offering was laid up in a clean place, to be made a Sprinkling Water for the Congregation, ver. 9 Figuring thereby how the merit of the bloodshed and death of Christ, (the true Sinne-offering) in the Holiest heavens ever recent, should be a perpetual purging and sprinkling water unto his Church, Heb. 9 13. 6. That person that is defiled by the dead, and hath not the same sprinkled upon him, shall be cut off from Israel, verse 13. Whereby was signified, that, that person that is defiled with the corruption of sin, and hath not the blood of Christ sprinkled upon his soul, shall likewise be cut off from the number and inheritance of the Saints, Mar. 16. 16. 7. The Priest only shall sprinkle this water upon the unclean person, and purge him. So it is Christ jesus only, who doth sprinkle his blood upon penitent souls who come unto him, and from him only is to be expected true pardon of our sins, Math. 9 6.  
The signification of other things, look in the preceding sacrifices.  

The Disparity.  
THis sprinkling water made of the Ashes of the Heifer, sprinkling them that were unclean, sanctified only as touching the purifying of the flesh: but the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without fault to God, purges the conscience from dead works, to serve the living God, Heb. 9 13, 14.    

42. JOSHV A.  
1. JOSHVA, a Saviour. So was jesus both in name and in deed, Mat. 1. 2. He was the son of Nun, which is by interpretation, Eternal, and the servant of Moses, Exod. 24. So was Christ the Son of the truly eternal Father, and may be said to be Moses servant in a sort; because he followed after Moses in order, and subjected himself unto Moses Law, in fulfilling what it commanded or typed, Mat. 5. 17. 3. He overcame the enemies of Israel, and going before them, brought them into the Land of Canaan, allotting to each one their portion, josh. 13. So hath Christ overcome the enemies of his Church, and hath ascended up on high into the heavens before us, there to prepare a place for each one of us, and to bring us thither, joh. 14. 2. 4. Moses being dead, he was made the Captain of God's people, he leading them to the Land: but joshua entering them in the Land, Deut. 31. 7. So the Law ceasing, and the ceremonies thereof, he was appointed likewise the captain of his Church: the Law leading to Christ and heaven through him: but Christ by his death and conquest giving us entry therein, Heb. 9 5. He saved Rachabs' house that had the Red cord hung out at the window, and who received his Spies, josh. 6. So doth Christ save the soul of every penitent sinner that hath true faith in his blood, and the expressive grace thereof receiving his Word in their hearts, and the Ministers thereof for his cause, Isai. 49. 6. 6. Under Moses leading, the Cloud went before: but under Ioshua's the same did vanish. So in the time of the Law, obseur●…e and darkness was: but through the light of the Gospel under Christ the same did depart, Heb. 9 13. 7. jeshua was confirmed in his Calling, by the dividing of the waters in jordan, at the presence of the Ark standing therein, josh. 3. So was Christ in the same jordan, by the dividing of the heavens, and presence of the holy Spirit descending and resting upon him, Math. 3. 8. He led Israel through those waters unto Canaan. So doth Christ his Chosen, through many afflictions, and death itself unto heaven, Psal. 23. 9 Moses circumcised not the people: but joshua, josh. 5. So the Law sanctifieth not, but grace through Christ, Rom. 8. 3. Heb. 7. 19 10. Manna ceased under joshua in Canaan, josh. 5. 13. So shall our knowledge of Christ by Word and Sacraments cease in that heavenly glory, Reu. 21. 23. 11. With the sounding of Rams Horns by the Levites, the Ark compassing jericho, the high walls thereof fell down, and the inhabitants thereof were so overcome by him, josh. 6. So by the sound of the Word, albeit contemptible in the mouths of his Ministers, Christ humbles the high machinations of man's heart, and overcomes his Adversaries, 1. Io. 2. 14. 12. The earth (as the walls of jericho) prostrated itself before him: the waters (as these of jordan) yielded unto him, and the heavens (as the Sun and Moon by their standing still) obeyed him, josh. 6. 3. & 10. So heaven and earth, and all things that are therein, bow themselves in reverend obedience unto the Lord jesus, Phil. 2. 10. 13. He made his Captains tread upon the necks of the Canaanite Kings after the battle, whom he had overcome, and closed up before, josh. 10. So will jesus do to all his Chosen at their death: but especially at that day of general judgement, shall he make all their enemies, Satan, sin and death, with all other their foes to be their footstool, whose power even in this life, and day of battle was abated and confined, Psal. 110. 2. 14. He accepted the Gibeonites who humbly entreated peace of him, josh. 9 So doth Christ accept all penitent sinners, who in the time of grace come wisely unto him, Luke 15. 11.  

The Disparity.  
IOshua conquered Canaan, not only for the people of Israel, but also for himself in part: but Christ jesus hath purchased that heavenly Canaan, only for our sakes, having had it himself before, by the right of inheritance. He conquest it not by himself alone, but with the aid of the Tribes of Israel: but Christ hath by himself only purchased that heavenly inheritance: he did the one without his own bloodshed or death: but Christ hath not this other without both these: he could not quite expel the Canaanite out of the Land: but Christ jesus hath fully one and all overcome our enemies.    

43. Gideon, judg. 6, 7, & 8. compared.  
1. GIdeon, a Destroyer, or Breaker, who is called a judge, and a Saviour of Israel, by miracle confirmed in his Calling. So is Christ a Destroyer of his enemies, and a judge, to judge the cause of his Chosen, and to save and deliver them, whose Calling was confirmed in like manner by miracles, Math. 3. 1. Cor. 15. 57 2. Before the battle with his foes, he is comforted by the Angel, and assured of victory. So was Christ before his conflict with death, and his other adversaries, comforted in his Agony, Luk. 22. 3. He destroyed the Altar of Baal, and erected another unto the Lord in that same place. So hath Christ the worship of Heathenish Idols, and by the preaching of the Gospel established in place thereof, the true worship of God. 4. He offered up a sacrifice, which the Lord, by fire from heaven, declared to be acceptable. So hath Christ offered up himself, and wherein the Lord by his voice and Spirit from Heaven likewise, hath declared himself well-pleased, Mat. 3. 5. They who bowed down on their knees to drink of the waters, were counted unfit Soldiers for Gideon. So they who delight in the pleasures of this world, and give themselves unto them, are as unfit for Christ, jude 4. 6. Gideon is expounded by his Adversaries to be a Barley Cake, yet which should overturn and throw down their Tents. So was Christ vilipended by his enemies in the world, yet should overthrow them at last, and subdue them unto him, Psal. 110. 7. By the sound of Trumpet, and shining of Lamps out of earthen broken vessels, he overcame his enemies. So by the trumpet of his Word, and light of the Gospel, carried thorough the world by weak instruments, hath he confounded his adversaries, 1. john 2. 14. 8. The swords of his Enemies killed themselves. So doth the malice and practices of the enemies of Christ, against him or his, turn back into their own bowels, Psal. 7. 15. 9 He was very meek, and a man of no contention, as his answer to Ephraim shows. So was Christ meek and humble, whose voice was not heard in the streets, Isai 42. 2. 10. After his victory he severely punished the men of Succoth, who denied him bread in his extremity. So shall Christ punish those at that Great day, who when he was hungry, fed him not, when he hath subdued his enemies, and made them all his footstool, Psal. 110. 2. 11. Gideon denied to reign over Israel, but interceded for them, jud. 6. 13. So did Christ, being sought by the people to be a worldly King: but intercedeth in Heaven for his Church for ever, Heb. 8.  

The Disparity.  
GIdeon, not without other associates (as is said of joshua) overcame his enemies: but Christ alone, without the aid of any creature, overcame his: he was loath a long time to undergo that Calling to deliver Israel: but Christ most willingly and readily undertook to deliver mankind: his sons after his death were slain and destroyed: but so cannot the children and sons of Christ be destroyed, their life being in his hands, and one hair of whose head cannot fall to the ground without his good will and pleasure: He left an Ephod with the people, which thereafter induced them to Idolatry: but Christ hath left his Word with his Church, to preserve them from the same for ever.    

44. jephte, judg. 11. and 12. compared.  
1. JEPHTE, opening. So is Christ the opening and manifestation of his Father's will to us, of our hearts also to himself, and of the gates of that heavenly Paradise to our souls after death, Heb. 9 Io. 14. 2. 2. jephte was rejected of his brethren, and yet the Lord appointed none other to save and deliver them, but him. So Christ, albeit he came to his own, yet they received him not, but disdainfully refused him, and yet the Lord decreed him to be the only saver of his people, and that by no other Name under heaven we should look for salvation, but by the name of jesus, Phil. 2. Act. 3. 6. 3. In time of a great bondage he is stirred up to be a deliverer of Israel. So in the time of the universal bondage of sin, Satan, and death, which had captivate and thralled all men, Christ jesus came to deliver his Church, Host 13. 1. Cor. 15. 4. He punished and subdued after his victory the rebellious Ephraimites. So shall Christ at the consummation of all things fully subdue all his rebellious enemies, Psal. 110.  

The Disparity.  
IEphte was begotten in sin and whoredom: but Christ was begotten without sin in Virginity. jephte offered his Daughter, which was an unlawful and unacceptable sacrifice unto the Lord: but Christ offered himself as a holy and acceptable sacrifice unto his Father.    

45. Samson, judg. 13, 14, 15, & 16.  
1. SAmson, or Shimshon, there the second time, because the Angel appeared twice unto his Parents; or he was so called from Shemesh, which signifieth the Sun. So did the Angel appear once to Mary at the Annunciation, and the second time to joseph in a dream, resolving him concerning the mystery of Christ's conception who is our Sun of righteousness, Math. 1. Luke 1. 2. Israel was in great thraldom and misery before his birth. So was the jews, and the whole world in the thraldom of sin, and ignorance, before Christ's Birth, Rom. 3. 3. Unexpectedly the Angel comes to his Mother, and albeit she was barren, promiseth that she should bear a son, who should deliver Israel. So did the Angel to Mary▪ and albeit she was a 〈◊〉▪ promises the same likewise, Luk. 1. 30. 4. The Angel confirmed his promise by a sign to Samsons mother. So did the Angel to Mary, in saying, And behold, thy cousin Elizabeth, etc. verse 36. 5. Samsons parents were at first terrified and astonished, but thereafter were comforted. So was Mary and joseph at first troubled in mind, but thereafter by Christ's Birth comforted, Luke 1. 29. Mat. 1. 6. Samson grew, and the Spirit waxed strong upon him: and he was a Nazarite. So did Christ in body, and in favour with GOD and Man, and the Spirit was not measured unto him, and he was also a Nazarite, Luke 2. 52. Math. 2. 7. He took not a Wife of his own people, but a stranger of the Philistims. So hath Christ his Church, not so much of jews as Gentiles, who were aliens from God, Isai. 55. 5. 8. He assayed his strength first on a Lion, who assaulted him in the way, when he was going to seek his wife, out of which a little thereafter he took forth honey. So did Christ manifest his matchless strength, first on Satan who tempted him in the Wilderness, when he was entering in his calling after Baptism, and overcame him. Whereof we that are tempted in like manner, may gather this comfort, that he that overcame for us, will also overcome in us, Heb. 4. 15. 9 He put forth his mind to the Philistims in a Riddle. So did Christ his doctrine to the pharisees in Parables, Math. 13. 34. 10. He was sold by Dalilah for money, and under show of love is traitoured to the Philistims. So was Christ by judas, for thirty pieces of money, and with a kiss and salutation was betrayed to the Priests, Scribes and pharisees, Math. 25. 11. He was bound, led away, blinded and at their Feast, brought forth, bound to a Pillar and mocked: but by that Pillar and pulling down thereof, he destroyed more of his enemies at his death, than he did in his life. So was Christ bound, led away, blinded with blood and spittle, and at last, at the Feast of the Passeover, was nailed to the Cross, and mocked at: but by that crucifying on the Cross, he destroyed his enomies in a greater degree by his death, than ever they were in the time of his life, Luk. 23. 1. Cor. 15. 57 12. His Brethren thereafter buried him. So after Christ's death, joseph of Arimathea, and others of the godly buried him, ibid. verse 50. 13. The strength of Samson for a time lurked in the prison. So did the power of Christ's Deity in the grave. 14. Notwithstanding that he was watched in Gaza, that he might not escape: yet when all were asleep, he took off the gates of the City, and carried them away unto the Mountain with him. So notwithstanding that Christ was watched in the grave, that he might not be taken away: yet when all the soldiers were asleep, he gloriously arose, overcoming so the power of death and the grave, and carrying the triumphant victory thereof with him unto heaven, Luk. 24.  

The Disparity.  
SAmson lost his former strength when he was betrayed, & was apprehended, because he could not be able to resist: but so lost not Christ jesus his powerful strength when he was betrayed, which he did manifest, by his Word, ask, Whom seek you? and saying, I am he: in making the Soldiers that came to take him, fall backward to the ground; and in that he said to Peter, that he was able to command millions of Angels to assist him if he listed; so that willingly he offered himself, and was not violently taken. Also, Samsons Wife was taken from him, and given to another: but the Spouse of Christ his Church, can no creature take from him or give out of his hand. The overthrow of his enemies, was his overthrow likewise, and as they died, so he died; but so it was not with Christ, for they only did bruise his heel: but he did break their head: they assaulted him only violently: but he wounded them mortally, and overcame.    

46. Samuel, 1. Sam. 1. compared.  
1. SAmuel, or Shemuel, appointed or heard of God. So was Christ appointed to be the Saviour of mankind, and was heard of the Lord in all things he desired, Heb. 6. 2. He was in favour with God and Man, 1. Sam. 2. 26. So was Christ, and did grow in both, Luk. 2. 52. 3. He was called of God, and the Lord manifested his will to him, 1. Sam. 3. 4. So was Christ called of the Father, and had the clear and full manifestation of his will to declare to mankind, joh. 8. 46. Acts 7. 37. 4. He was borne by expectation of any, of the barren womb of Hanna, and dedicate to the Lord, 1. Sam. 1. So was Christ of the blessed womb of a chaste Virgin Mary, and consecrate unto the Father, Math. 1. 5. He was Priest, Prophet, and Ruler in Israel, 1. Sam. 3. 4, 7, 5. So is Christ all these most truly in his Church, Heb. 9 joh. 18. joh. 8. 6. He was most diligent and faithful in God's work, and of a most innocent life, 1. Sam. 7. 16. 12. 12. So was Christ jesus in all these uncomparable and matchless. 7. He was vngra●…efully used of the people; who rejecting his Government, craved another to be a King, and to reign over them, 1. Sam. 12. Even so was Christ of the jews, (his own People, whom so fain he would have gathered) who repudiating him likewise, professed that they had no King, but Caesar, john 19 15.  

The Disparity.  
THe sons of Samuel were wicked, and walked not in his ways: but the children and sons of jesus Christ are holy and sanctified, and tread in his footsteps, following his example of life. He delivered the government from him unto wicked Saul: but so shall Christ jesus deliver up his Kingdom to none, nor the Regiment of his Church, till all things be fulfilled, and the number of his Chosen accomplished.    

47. David, 1. Sam. 13, etc.  
1. DAuid, beloved, or a man according to Gods own heart, 1. King. 14. 8. So was Christ that truly well-beloved of God, in whom his soul was well content and pleased, Mat. 3. 17. 2. He was a Shepherd, 1. Sam. 17. 15. So is Christ the true Shepherd of our souls, 1. Pet. 2. 3. He pulled the Sheep out of the Lion's mouth, and the Lamb out of the paws of the Bear, 1. Sam. 17. So hath Christ powerfully delivered his own Chosen Flock out of the power of Satan and damnation, 1. Cor. 15. 57 4. He was anointed to be King and Ruler of Israel, 1. Sa. 16. So i●… Christ with the oil of gladness, to be the Ruler and King of his Church, jer. 23. 5. 5. Between the time of his anointing, and installing in the possession of the kingdom, many troubles and persecutions intervened. So between the anointing of Christ, with the fullness of the Spirit, and his glorious installing in the Kingdom of the Father, many afflictions and persecutions, yea death itself for our sakes intervened likewise, Isai. 53. 6. Though he suffered innocently: yet he was meek and merciful to all his persecuting enemies, 1. Sam. 24, etc. So, though Christ suffered causelessely, yet ever he offered grace and mercy, and prayed for his crucifiers, Isai. 53. 12. 7. He was a Prophet also in Israel, Math. 27. 35. So was Christ that Great Prophet of his Church, Act. 7. 37. joh. 1. 8. He delivered the Host of Israel from that great Goliath, whom he killed, albeit being little of account: and with his own sword he cut off his head, 1. Sam. 17. So hath Christ delivered his Church, which none else could do, from that fearful Giant Satan, whom he hath overcome, albeit contemptible in the eyes of the world, and with his own machinations hath trod down his head, Genes. 3. 15. 9 The Lord honoured him with many and great victories, 1. Sam. 18. 2. Sa. 21. So likewise did he Christ jesus over that old Serpent, and all our spiritual enemies, 1. Cor. 15. 10. He brought back the Ark again, 2. Sam. 6. So hath Christ jesus the truth that lay obscured by the false interpretation of the Scribes and pharisees, Math. 5. 6. etc. and hath reduced the Church from the spiritual captivity thereof fully, and from the obscureness of types, to the clear beholding of the bright substance, establishing it in that estate for ever, Heb. 9 11. Even those that sat at his Table, rose up against him, Psal. 41. 9 So one of Christ's Disciples, judas, who did dip in the platter with him, betrayed him, Math. 26. 12. Last, in many Prophetical speeches he typed Christ jesus, as, Thou wilt not suffer thy Holy One to see corruption: and, They parted my garments amongst them, & on my vesture did cast Lots; My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? and such like many, as are quoted and set down orderly in the Treatise following. All which, in competency of substantial truth, agreed properly to Christ jesus alone.  

The Disparity.  
DAuid was a man of blood: but Christ jesus was meek and peaceable. David for that cause was not suffered to build the Temple: but Christ jesus is the sole and only builder of his holy Church. His life was tainted with sundry blots: but the life of Christ was altogether spotless.    

48. SALOMON.  
1. SAlomon, or Shelomoh, peaceable, the son of David, greatly beloved of God, 2. Sa. 12. 24. So was Christ peaceable, yea, the Prince of Peace itself, called also the son of David, because he came of him according to the flesh, and who received that Testimony from Heaven, that he was the Lord's Wellbeloved, in whom he is well pleased, Math. 3. 17. 2. He was very wise and rich, yea, a-above all others therein, 1. Kin. 3. & 4. So is Christ the very wisdom and full treasure of the riches of the Father, and matchless in both, Col. 2. 3. 3. The Queen of Sheba came to see Solomon from afar, and brought gifts unto him, 1. King. 10. So came the Wise men from the East to see jesus, and offered Gold, Myrrh, and Incense to him, Mat. 2. 4. The fame of Salomon's speeches and doings spread afar off. So did the fame of Christ jesus his doctrine and miracles, Mat. 5. 31. 5. He built the Temple, and dedicate it to the Father, 1. King. 6. So hath Christ built the Church, and consecreate it unto his Father, Gal. 3. 7, 8. He desired that all that should pray within the Temple, might be heard, 1. King. 8. So Christ intercedeth, that all that pray in his holy Church, as true members thereof, may be likewise heard, joh. 17. 7. He appointed the several Ministers and Office-bearers in the Temple. So hath Christ established the several ministerial functions and offices, that should be in his Church, 1. Cor. 12.  

The Disparity.  
SAlomon did fall away in the end of his life from that sincerity, especially in God's worship, which he had in the beginning, therefore procured a heavy punishment on his house after him: but Christ jesus constantly persevered unto death, in that perfect obedience that he yielded always to the Father, and therefore procured great blessings on his Church thereby for ever.    

49. Salomon's Temple, 1. King. 6. as it was a type of Christ's personal body, joh. 2. 19  
1. IT was a most glorious edifice, 1. King. 5. 6, 7. Chapters. So was the excellent Fabric of the Immaculate body of Christ. 2. It was stone without, and gold within. To show the resplendent glory of divine Majesty, lurking within a humane and humbled body, Esa. 9 3. It was full of light through the many windows therein. So our Saviour was full of heavenly knowledge in the will of God, which he revealed to mankind, joh. 1. 4. It was carved round about with Cherubims, Palms and Flowers, To note the serviceable & ready attendance of the holy Angels upon the person of Christ, the Palmtrees signifying his triumphant victory over his and our enemies, and the Flowers, his heavenly, diverse, and flourishing graces, Math. 4. 5. In the seventh year, and Harvest month it was accomplished. To show not only the perfection of his person (signified by that perfect number of seven, and ripeness of such a season as Harnessed) but also that in the fullness of time, to accomplish God's Decree, he should come and be incarnate, Psal. 40. 7. 6. The Temple was solemnly consecrate unto the Lord. So was the person of Christ, by perfect obedience in life and death, unto his Father, ibid. 7. There was pleasant Music used in the one, Which signified the heavenly harmony of divine graces to the comfort of his Chosen, which should be in this other, Col. 2. 3. 8. In it was the Ark, where the glory of GOD did appear, which glory did fill also the Temple. So in Christ is the full treasure of all true wisdom, knowledge, & grace, and in whom the Godhead personally inhabited, and did replenish likewise this other, Col. 1. 19 9 It was seated on Mount Moriah, and in the midst of jerusalem it did stand. So Christ is on high placed, and in the midst of his Church is to be found, Psal. 110. 10. It was not lawful but in the Temple to offer sacrifice. So is not any spiritual sacrifice of ours, but in Christ, and through him acceptable, Heb. 7. 11. Many presumed in the one, saying, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, yet were destroyed. So many presume in the verbal profession of Christ, that they believe in him, and are baptised in his Name, yet shall be damned, Math. 7. 22.  

The Disparity.  
FOrty and six years the Temple was in building, after that the same had been destroyed, and cast down by the Babylonians: but within three days the Temple of the body of Christ jesus did arise, after that the same had been in a manner destroyed, and crucified by the jews and Romans, joh. 2. 19, 20, 21.    

50. The Temple, as it was a type of Christ's mystical body, the Church. 1. King. 6.  
1. IT was of hewed polished stones and costly. So is the mystical body of Christ of lively polished stones, even purged and reformed souls, costly & precious in the Lord's sight, Col. 1. 18. Psal. 45. 10. 2. In the building of it there was no noise heard. So in the building of the Church, the unity of truth, and of the Spirit of love is hereby recommended, without jarring either in opinion, or affection. As also, in that the stones were fitted for the work, before they were brought to be built therein; it shows, that before we can think, that we are to be counted as stones ready to be builded in that body and Temple of the Church, we must be fitted and reform likewise, Isa. 4. 3. 3. There concurred not only to the building thereof Solomon, and his servants: but also Hiram of Tyrus, and the Sidonians, that did hew the Timber unto it. To show that in the building of the Church, jew and Gentile should concur: not only the Apostles planting and founding the same, but their successors, faithful Pastors every where watering it, and building on their ground, 1. Cor. 13. 4. It was overlaid within with fine gold upon the carved Cedars. To show the beauty of the Church, adorned with diverse gifts, to be inward, pure, and precious, though unseen, and not perceived of the world, Psal. 45. 5. In the Temple were many windows, to make the house light. So in the Church is the dispensation of many and diverse graces, to make the same bright and glorious, 1. Cor. 12. 4. 6. In the Temple were several degrees of Galleries or Lofts, each one above another, and larger each than other, To show the several rooms and places, which God hath appointed in his Church: some higher, some lower; Apostles, Evangelists, Doctors, Pastors and Elders, etc. the same also being signified, by the diversity of Officers appointed in the Temple, ibid. 7. The walls were carved round about, with Cherubims, Palmtrees, and Flowers. To note the protection of the Church of God, by the ministry of Angels, (though outwardly unseen) and the peaceable victorious flourishing under the same, Heb. 1. 8. In the seventh year, and in the harvest month it was finished. So in the fullness of time, when the great Harvest shall be, the number of the Elect being accomplished, then shall the Church be wholly in a triumphant company consummate, Re. 21. 22. 9 Solomon consecreate the Temple unto the Lord. So hath Christ, (that true Prince of Peace) his Church unto his Father, joh. 17. 10. The Music that was used in the one, Did signify the joy of the faithful in the other, Esai. 4. 2. 11. In it was the Ark of the Testimony. So in the Church is the Word of God, and covenant of Grace, borne by the Levites of Christ's true Pastors, in the preaching and publishing of the same. 12. The glory of the Lord filled the Temple. So doth the glorious presence of God fill ever the other, being amongst his Chosen till the end of the world, joh. 14. 13. The Lord promised to hollow this House, and that his eyes and heart, if his people obeyed him, should be there perpetually. So will the Lord sanctify his Church, and if we obey him constantly, his eye of mercy, and heart of compassion will be upon us eternally, 1. Cor. 1. 30. 14. In the Porch thereof were set two Pillars of Brass, jachin and Boaz, or stability and strength, with Lilies & Pomegranates carried upon them. Noting thereby the stability and strength of Christ's Church through him, who is as a double Pillar unto the same; or the two Sacraments of the Church, whereby our faith is strengthened and confirmed unto holiness, and fruitfulness in good works, jam. 2.  

The Disparity.  
THe stones of the Temple were dead and senseless: but the members of the Church of God, are sensible and lively stones. They were polished and hewed by the hand of man, but these are reform and sanctified by the Spirit of Grace. The Temple was utterly destroyed and burnt by the enemies of Israel: but the true Church of God can never be so overthrown: yea, the very gates of hell shall not prevail against it.  
Note that some things here are rather for conveniency of case compared, than any typical signification is in them sought, as hath been said in the Epistle hitherto.    

Elisha compared.  
1 ELisha, the health of God. So is Christ the health and salvation of God truly to all sick and lost souls, Math. 9 12. 2. He succeeded Eliah, who anointed him to be after him, 1. Kin. 19 16. So Christ succeeded the Baptist (that second Eliali) who baptised him, to come after him likewise, with the baptism of the fire and Spirit to baptise, Luke 3. 3. He received the double of the Spirit of Eliah, 2. Kin. 2. 9 So, Christ got not only the double, but the full measure of the Spirit which john had, and that without measure, joh. 1. 14. 4. He cured Naaman of his Leprosy, he raised the dead, healed the waters that were poisoned, with few loaves miraculously he fed many, etc. and did many such miracles, 2. Kin. 5. & 2. & 4. So Christ doth cure our spiritual Leprosy by the bathing of his blood, and tempers the waters of affliction to us, fed likewise many thousands with few loaves, raised the dead, and daily raiseth dead souls by the quickening of his grace, and did far many and greater miracles and wonders. 5. Elisha had an untrue and covetous Gehezi that served him, who therefore was fearfully punished, 2. King. 5. So Christ had a false and covetous judas, who followed him, who therefore also fearfully perished, Math. 26. 6. Elisha was called the Chariot & Horsemen of Israel, 2. King. 13. So Christ is the Chariot whereby we are carried unto heaven, and the sure defence and safeguard of his Chosen, against all their enemies, Zech. 14. 12. 7. He divided the waters of jordan with his Cloak, 2. King. 2. 14. So hath Christ made a safe way through death, by his Cross, Heb. 9 Psal. 23. 8. They that mocked Elisha, were fearfully devoured, 2. Kin. 2. 23. So shall all those that mock Christ jesus or his messengers, justly be destroyed, 2. Thes. 2. 10. 9 No thing so secret could be hid from Elisha, 2. King. 6. 8. & 32. So no secret thought of the very heart, can be hid from Christ, Mat. 9 4. 10. A dead body being cast into the Sepulchre of Elisha, touching his bones is raised again, 2. King. 13. 21. So are our dead souls quickened and raised here by the touch of Christ by faith, and so shall our dead bodies also be raised from the grave hereafter by the virtue of his Resurrection, who was laid in the grave likewise, Rom. 4 25.  

The Disparity.  
ELisha was of a severe Spirit, as appears in the example of the children who mocked him, and of his servant Gehezi, etc. but Christ was of a most mild and meek Spirit, as is evidently to be seen in his patient sufferings of all injuries without revenge; yea, he kissed the mouth of him that betrayed him, and cured the ear of Malchus who came out against him.    

52. Daniel, compared.  
1. DAniel, the judgement of God. So is Christ the judgement and wisdom of the Father, joh. 1. 2. He was an excellent opener of secrets, Dan. 2. 5. So was Christ that matchless manifester of heavenly and hid mysteries, ibid. and joh. 8. 3. He was made one of the three Rulers of the whole Kingdom, Dan. 5. 29. So is Christ, with the Father and Holy Ghost, one of the Rulers of all the Kingdom of Heaven and of earth, with all things that therein are, joh. 3. 35. 4. He was preferred by the King, to be above all the other Rulers in the whole Realm, Dan. 6. 3. So Christ is by the Father advanced above all powers above or below, whatsoever, Psal. 110. 5. He was envied, innocently accused, taken, condemned, and cast into the Lion's den, Dan. 6. So was Christ jesus likewise 〈◊〉 causelessely, accused innocently, taken wrongfully 〈◊〉 unjustly, and put to death cruelly. 6. The Lions had no power to devour him: wherefore he came safely from them again. So neither hath death power to destroy Christ, nor the gr●…ue p●…er to detai●…e him, but glorio●…sly he rose again from both, Psal. 10. Luke 24. 7. His enemies were cast in, next to his delivery, and were by the Lions speedily destroyed. So w●…e the Ie●…es after Christ's Ascension, by the merciless Romans cruelly devoured, yea, death and the grave by Christ's Resurrectio●… were swallowed up in victory, Hos●…a 13. D●…n. 9 8. He destroyed Bel, and the Dragon, and overthrew Idolatry, Dan. 13. So hath Christ overcome sin and the Serpent, and by the preach●…ng of his Truth, abrogate Heathe●…sh idolatrous worship, Gen. 3. 15.   

53. JONAH.  
1. IOnah, a Dove in name. So was Christ the same in nature, meek (to wit) and humble, Esa. 53. 2. He was the Lord's Prophet. So was Christ jesus the same, joh. 8. 3. For the safety of the rest in the Ship, he was cast into the Sea to drown. So for the safety of mankind, Christ was sent into the world to dye, Ephes. 1. 10. 4. He was three days, & three nights in the Whale's belly, yet at last came forth, jonah 2. 10. So was Christ three days and three nights in the bowels of the earth, yet at last arose, Mat. 12. 40.   

54. I●…hoshua, Zech. 3. 3. to 6.  
1. IEhoshuah, a Saviour, or the salvation of the Lord. So is jesus the same both in name, and in effect. 2. He was the Lords High Priest. So is jesus the High Priest of GOD unto his chosen Church, Heb 7. 3. He stood up as a Mediator for his people. So doth Christ for ever for his Church, Heb. 8. 4. Satan resisted him, but altogether in vain, for he was rebuked. So tempted he Christ, but in vain likewise: for he was overcome, and resisted him in his function by the Scribes and pharisees, but prevailed not, Mat. 4. 5. jehoshua was clothed at first with filthy garments, but thereafter they were taken away, and glorious garments were given unto him, signifying the taking away of his sins, and coverture of him by the righteousness of jesus Christ. So was Christ jesus himself at first clothed with ignominy, the base rags of our nature, and shape of a servant, wherein be●… did suffer, having also the filthy garment of our sins put upon him by imputation, but after this his humiliation, he was brought to exaltation, and clothed not only with perfect righteousness, but with that glory that he had with the Father, before the beginning of the world, Psal. 110. 6. A Diadem was likewise set upon the head of jehoshua. So was a Diadem of glory set upon the head of jesus, to show him thereby to be not only the High Priest, but Prince of his people, Zech. 149.   

55. Zerubbabel, Haggai 1. & 2.  
1. ZErubbabel, a stranger in Babel, or alien from confusion. So was Christ a stranger in this wicked world, his proper seat being the heavens, and an alien from sin, and eternal confusion, the wages thereof. 2. He is called the Elect one of God in a special manner, Hag. 2. 24. So is Christ jesus the same most truly and properly. 3. The Lord promiseth to make him as a Signet, signifying thereby that his dignity and glory should be most excellent. Which ●…rely and fully is accomplished in Christ. 4. He was a Prince of his people. So is Christ the only Prince of his Chose●…. 5. He was appointed by God to build the material temple. So was Christ jesus to build the spiritual Temple. 6. That which he built, was as nothing in outward show, in comparison of the first Temple: but yet it was more glorious inwardly, in respect of the Lords filling it with his presence, and giving of his peace therein, Hag. 2. 4. 8. & 10. So the Church which Christ hath built, is as nothing in outward glorious show, being base and contemptible in this world, but (like the King's daughter) she is all glorious within, by the spiritual presence of her builder, her Head, and Husband jesus, who with his presence gives her also his peace, which the world can neither give, receive, nor take away from her. 7. All nations, and the desire of all nations shall be moved to come to this Temple of the Lord, Hag. 2. 8. Fore-prophecying so that accomplishment in the conversion of the Gentiles, to the clear Faith, and true Church of jesus.   
FINIS.   

THE HARMONY OF ALL THE PROPHETS: BREATHING WITH one mouth the mystery of Christ's coming: and of that Redemption which by his Death he was to accomplish: To confirm the CHRISTIAN; and convince the JEW.  
By W. GVILD, Minister of God's Word, at King Edward in Scotland.  
The command, JOHN 5. 39  
Search the Scriptures: for in them ye think to have eternal life, and they are they that testify ●…f me.  
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TO THE REVEREND AND RIGHT Worshipful, D. YOUNG, Deane of Winchester.  
Right Worshipful,  
THe Lord, who is the God of order, abhorring confusion, hath by degrees of light, from time to time manifested that hid treasure of his mercy, and our comfort, fore-shaddowing first by Types, then foreshowing by Prophecies, and at last pointing more clearly and particularly at that Lamb of God, by the Baptist his forerunner. So that each age and manner of Revelation hath had still the clearer Demonstration of the Messiah, who was approaching: Even as the earth more and more is illuminate, the nearer the Sun's arising upon our Horizon is at hand: like Noah who first opened the window of the Ark wherein he was, then removed the covering thereof, and at last stepped forth himself. This is the Ladder which jacob saw coming thus down from Heaven, by the several degrees of clearer and nearer manifestation; and the Starry fore-guiding light, leading at last to the place where the Babe was, but there standing and vanishing without further progress.  
So that it is a marvel how that the Veil so long should be upon the eyes of Israel, or the Kall of induration upon the heart of judah; but that even when he came, marking every plain Prophecy, that was foretold of him, and seeing the fulfilling of the same in his Person, they might have known their King.  
Herod convocates all the Ecclesiastical sort, and asks where he should be borne; and they answer, At Bethleem: For so it was written, there they saw his Humility at his first entrance into the world: and why then trusted they not likewise their own quotation, and embraced their Lord?  
Let them peruse in like manner, the rest of these Prophecies that are spoken of him, (according to the particulars of the Treatise following) and (laying aside their stiffeneckednes, of old upbraided unto them) truly apply, and they shall beforced to come to that conclusion of Apollo's, that it 
Acts 8. 28.  is evident by Scripture, That jesus is that Christ, all those things spoken of the Messiah, agreeing to him alone, and being appliable to no other beside.  
The humble abasement of this lowly Lord, coming in the shape of a Servant, and dying so ignominious a death for mankind, being the cause of this stumbling of theirs, they expecting a worldly glorious King, and a corporal Deliverance. Therefore Isaiah, foreseeing their incredulity for this cause, cries out, Who will 
Isaiah 53.  believe our report? or to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? And holy Simeon 
Luke 2. 34.  pronounceth him to be appointed for the rising & fall of many in Israel, and for a sign which should be spoken against; the wise Economie of the Lords grace being herein manifested, that by the rejection for a time, the fullness of the Gentiles might be accomplished, all men might taste of grace, & the ends of the earth might be his Son's possession. 
psal. 2.   
But would they enter within the Veil, and behold what glory of the Holiest is under the base outward covering of the Ark, and by a holy consideration dig within the earth of his humanity, and they should find the glorious Pearl and treasure of the incomprehensible Deity, manifesting itself in his life, in matchless miracles, possible only to that nature to perform; so that the simple people are forced to confess, that none could do such things, except GOD were with him, discovering itself also in his death by fearful wonders: so that the Centurion proclaims, Of a surety he was the Son of God: and after his glorious Resurrection and Ascension, notwithstanding the mightiest opposition of the world, and Prince thereof, by straight Laws, close imprisonments, cruel torments, far exilements, and sundry sorts of death; yet this crucified jesus, by a few Fishermen, whom he made Fishers of men, subdued the world in short space to himself, making Emperors to lay down their crowns at his feet, who was crowned with Thorns, their Sceptres to sway to the advancement of his Kingdom, in whose hand a Reed, for a Sceptre, was sometimes mockingly put; their Empires, Oracles, Idols, and former Heathenish worship, like Dagon fall'n before the Ark, lying overthrown, stricken dumb, broken in pieces, and (as Sisera before jael) prostrate at the foot of his Cross, by ignorance (as the world accounted) subduing learning, by simplicity, wisdom; by humility, pride; by weakness, power, by meekness, cruelty; by suffering, obtaining victory; and by shame, attaining to glory, the most glorious and most mighty Kingdoms which we see, being but small pieces of their Conquests, and Monuments of their Trophy.  
What a death than is this, that hath done such things 〈◊〉 all the living could not do? What matchless power is this that hath wrought such incredible things by weakness, by contempt, by the folly of preaching? What base means is this to bring down highest▪ Powers, Principalities, Thrones and Dominions? And how comes it to pass, that these conquerors at last glory to dye for him, who died such a cursed, and shameful death, but that they know he liveth and reigneth for ever? and thereby they (having lived here by grace in him, and died witnessing for him) should be brought to live and reign in glory eternally with him?  
But our hope (according to the promise) is, that the Veil at last will be taken from their eyes, and japheth and Sem shall be found in one Tent: the Lord will pour wpon the House of David, and upon 
Zech. 12. 10.  the Inhabitants of jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of compassion, and they shall look on him whom they have pierced.  
These pains, Sir, that I have taken herein, I have dedicated to your Name, as a testimony of my more than deserved duty and affection to you, which I shall think myself ever bound to owe, for your manifold courtesies, whereof at your last being in your own native Country, I had sufficient proof; especially, not only in that access of LEVI to his Sacred MAJESTY, by your means, and your unmerited speeches there-anent: but likewise in that Royal gracing of the same which thereafter ensued, and of the Author (though unworthy) thereof. The experience therefore of your modest, humane, and most gentle inclination, assures me at this time, of your own courteous and kind acceptation of this harmonical consent, (in making the Old Testament (as it were) by the hand to lead in the New; and the Trumpet of the Prophets to sound the news of the Gospel) without the needing many (if any) words, earnestly to suit the same. Receive therefore, Sir, from an affectionate heart, and dutiful hand, this small Pledge of gratitude and remembrance, and what weakness or defect is therein, let your better ability and learned judgement cover, support, and supply the same. Whereunto remitting and recommending it: Beseeching God to multiply upon you the growth of his grace, and sensible blessing, and that with our Master jesus, you may daily grow more & more in favour both with God and Man.  
Your Worships in all sincere and dutiful affection in the Lord, WILLIAM GVILD.   

THE HARMONY OF ALL THE PROPHETS.  

1. His Forerunner, the BAPTIST.  
BEHOLD, I will send my Messenger, 
Malachy 3. 1.  and he shall prepare the way before me, etc.  
A Voice cryeth 
Isaiah 40. 3.  in the Wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a path for our God.  
Every valley shall be exalted, 
Verse 4.  and every Mountain shall be made low, and the crooked shall be straight, and the rough places plain.  
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall 
Verse 5.  see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.  
And thou, Babe, shalt be called 
Zacharias, Luke 1. 76.  the Prophet of the most High: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his ways,  
And to give knowledge of Salvation unto his people, by the 
Verse 77.  remission of their sins:  
Through the tender mercy of 
Verse 78.  our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us.  
To give light to them that sit in darkness, & in the shadow of 
Verse 79.  death: and to guide our feet into the way of peace.  
Behold, I will send you Eliah 
Malachy 4. 5.  the Prophet, before the coming of the great and fearful Day of the Lord,  
And he shall turn the heart of 
Verse 6.  the Fathers to the Children, and the heart of the children to their fathers: lest I come and smite the earth with cursing.  
And if ye will receive it, john 
Math. 11. 14.  is that Elias (saith Christ) which was to come.   

2. His own coming or Birth.  
THere shall come a Star of 
Balaam, Numb. 24. 1●…  jacob: and a Sceptre shall arise of Israel, that shall smite the coasts of Moab, and destroy the sons of Sheth.  
O Zion, that bringest good tidings, 
〈◊〉 41 9  get thee up into the high Mountains: O jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength, lift it up, be not afraid; Say to the Cities of judah, Behold your GOD.  
Behold, the Lord God will 
Verse 10.  come with power, and his arm shall rule for him: Behold, his reward is with him, and his work is before him.  
Therefore thus saith the Lord 
Chap. 28. 16.  God; Behold, I will lay in Zion a Stone, a tried Stone, a precious Corner Stone, a sure foundation, he that believeth, shall not make haste.  
For unto Us a Child is Borne, and unto Us a Son is Given, 
Chap. 9 6.  and the government is upon his shoulder: and he shall call his Name Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace, the increase of his government and peace shall have no end.  
I will give unto jerusalem one 
Chap. 41. 27.  that shall bring good tidings unto it.  
And their noble Ruler shall be 
jerem. 30. 21.  of themselves, and their Governor shall proceed from the midst of them: and I will cause him to draw near & approach unto me. For who is this that directeth his heart to come unto me (saith the Lord?)  
In those days, and at that time, 
Chap. 33. 15.  will I cause the Branch of Righteousness to grow up unto David: and he shall execute judgement and Righteousness in the Land.  
Behold I will bring forth the 
Zech. 3. 8.  Branch my Servant.  
For lo, the Stone that I have 
Verse 9  laid before jehoshua, upon that one Stone there shall be seven eyes: Behold, I will cut out the graving thereof, saith the Lord of Hosts: and I will take away the iniquity of the Land in one day.  
In that day there shall be a 
Chap. 13. 〈◊〉  fountain opened to the House of David, and to the Inhabitants of jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness.  
And the Lord whom ye seek, 
Malac. 3. 1.  shall speedily come to his Temple; even the Messenger of the Covenant whom ye desire: Behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts.  
But who may abide the day of 
Verse 2.  his coming? and who shall endure when he appeareth? For he is like a purging fire, and like Fuller's Sope.  
And he shall sit down to try 
Verse 3.  and fine the silver: he shall even fine the sons of Levi, and purify them as gold and silver, that they may bring offerings unto the Lord in righteousness.  
And the Redeemer shall come 
Isaiah 59 20.  unto Zion; and unto them that turn from Iniquity in jacob, saith the Lord.   

3. The time of his coming, or Birth.  
THe Sceptre shall not depart 
jacob, Gen. 49. 10.  from judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come: and the people shall be gathered unto him.  
Now assemble thy Garrisons, 
Mica●… 5. 1.  O Daughter of Garrisons (jerusalem) he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a Rod upon the cheek.  
And thou Bethleem Ephrathah, 
Verse 2.  etc. out of thee shall he (then) come forth unto me, that shall be the Ruler in Israel.  
And there shall be a day (it is 
See Zac●…rie 14. 7▪ 8.  known to the Lord) neither day nor night, but about the evening time it shall be light: (that is, there shall be a gloomy time of trouble and subjection: in the end whereof God shall send spiritual comfort to the jews.)  
And in that day shall there waters 
Verse 8.  of Life go out from jerusalem, half of them toward the East Sea, and half of them toward the uttermost Sea, and shall be both in Summer and Winter.  
Seventy Weeks (which was 
Dan. 9 24.  490. years till Christ's coming) are determined upon thy People, and upon the holy City, to finish the wickedness, and to seal up the sins, and to reveal the iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the Vision and Prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.  
Know therefore and understand, 
Vers●… 25.  that from the going forth of the commandment to bring again the people, and to build jerusalem, unto Messiah the Prince, shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks, and the street shall be built again, and the wall in a troublesome time.  
See the Marginal note of the Bible, which explains this count.   

4. The place of his Birth, and of what Tribe he should be of.  
AND thou, Bethleem-Ephrathah, 
Micah 5. 〈◊〉.  art little to be amongst the thousands of judah: yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me, that shall be the Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from the beginning, and from everlasting.  
And he shall stand, and feed in 
Verse 4.  the strength of the Lord, and in the Majesty of the Name of the Lord his God, & they shall dwell still: for now shall he be magnified unto the ends of the world: And he shall be our peace.   

8. He is carried to Egypt after his Birth, that it might be fulfilled,  
Out of Egypt have I called 
Host 11. 1.  my Son.   

9 A great slaughter of the Bethleemite children ensueth thereafter; whereby this Prophecy was fulfilled,  
IN Rhama was a voice heard, 
jer. 31. 15.  mourning and weeping, and great howling; Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they were not.   

10. After his return, he is brought and abides in Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophets, 
judges 13. 5. Being typed there, by Samson. Math. 2. 23.   
THat he should be called a Nazarite.   

11. He should be God.  
OZion, that bringest good tidings, 
Isai. 40. 9  etc. say to the Cities of judah, Behold your God.  
For unto us a Child is borne, 
Chap. 9 6.  and unto us a Son is given, and his Government is upon his shoulder: and he shall call his Name, Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, etc.  
Say to them that are fearful, 
Chap. 35. 4.  Be strong, fear not, behold, your God cometh with vengeance; even God with a recompense, he will come and save you.  
Then shall the eyes of the blind 
Verse 5.  be lightened, and the ears of the deaf be opened.  
And in that day shall men say, 
Chap. 25. 9  Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us.   

12. He should be Man.  
THe [Seed] of the Woman 
Gen. 3. 15.  shall bruise down the head of the Serpent.  
In thee, and in [thy Seed] shall 
Chap. 12. 3. 26. 4. 28. 4.  all the Families of the earth be blessed.  
I will raise them up a Prophet 
Deut. 18. 18.  from amongst their Brethren [like unto thee] and will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I command him: and whosoever will not hearken to my words, which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.  
And their noble Ruler shall 
jer. 30. 21.  be of themselves, and their Governor shall proceed from the midst of them.  
He is a Man, full of sorrows, 
Isaiah 53. 3.  & hath experience of infirmities.   

13. He should be both, united in one Person.  
ANd they shall call his name 
Isaith 7. 14.  Immanuel: which is by Interpretation, God with us.   

14. The Spirit of God should rest upon him: as was visibly seen in his Baptism.  
BEhold, my Servant, I will 
Isaiah 42. 1.  stay upon him [mine Elect, in whom my soul delighteth] I have put my Spirit upon him, he shall bring forth judgement to the Gentiles.  
And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the Spirit 
Chap. 11. 2.  of wisdom and understanding: the Spirit of counsel & strength: the Spirit of knowledge, and of the fear of the Lord:  
And shall make him prudent 
Verse 3.  in the fear of the Lord: for he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes; neither reprove by the hearing of his ears.  
But with righteousness shall he 
Verse. 4.  judge the poor, and with equity shall he reprove for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.  
And justice shall be the girdle 
Verse 5.  of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reynes.   

15. His name should be JESUS CHRIST, or a Saviour anointed by God: and to what end his coming and anointing should be.  
ANd thou shalt know, that I 
Isaiah 60. 16. & 45. 21.  the Lord am thy Saviour, and they Redeemer, the mighty one of jacob.  
ay, even I am the Lord, and besides 
Chap. 43. 11.  me there is no other Saviour.  
The Spirit of the Lord is upon 
Chap. 61. 1.  me; therefore hath the Lord anointed me: he hath sent me to preach good tidings to the poor, to bind up the brokenhearted, to preach liberty to the captives, and to them that are bound, the opening of the prison.  
To preach the acceptable year 
Verse 2.  of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all that mourn.  
To appoint unto them that 
Verse 3.  mourn in Zion, and to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning; the garment of gladness, for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called The trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.  
I the Lord have called thee in 
Chap. 42. 6.  righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and I will keep thee, and give thee for a Covenant of the people, and for a light of the Gentiles.  
That thou mayst open the eyes 
Verse 7.  of the blind, and bring out the prisoners from the prison: and them that sit in darkness, out of the prison house.  
The Kings of the earth band 
Psal. 2. 2.  themselves, and the Princes are assembled together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.  
Thou lovest righteousness, and 
Psal. 45. 7.  hatest wickedness: because God, even thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.  
Then the Angel said unto her; 
Luke 1 30.  Fear not, Marry, for thou hast found favour with God. For lo, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bear a Son, and shalt call his 
See ●…dras 7. 2●…. 29.  name jesus.   

16. His Kingly Office, and administration thereof.  
HE shall sit upon the Throne 
Isaiah 9 7.  of David, and upon his Kingdom to order it: and to establish it with judgement & with 
1 justice..  justice, from henceforth, even for ever: The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this.  
With righteousness shall he 
Chap. 11. 4.  judge the poor, and with equity shall he reprove for the meek of the earth: and 
2 Power.  he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.  
And justice shall be the girdle 
Verse 5.  of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.  
The 
3 Peace, o●… meekness.  Wolf also shall dwell 
Verse 6.  with the Lamb, and the Leopard shall lie with the Kid; and the Calf, and the Lion and the fat Beast together; and a little child shall lead them, etc.  
Then shall none hurt nor destroy 
Verse 9  in all the Mountain of my Holiness. For 
4 Plenty.  the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters that cover the Sea.  
Behold, the days come (saith 
Iere●… 23. 5.  the Lord) that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch: and a King shall reign, and prosper, and shall execute judgement and justice in the earth.  
In his days judah shall be 
5 Grace.  saved, 
Verse 6.  and Israel shall dwell 
6 Tranquillirie and  safely: and this is the name whereby they shall call him; The Lord our 
7 Righteousness.  Righteousness.  
He shall be great, and he shall be called, The Son of the most High: 
Luke 1. 32.  and the Lord shall give unto him the Throne of his father David.  
And he shall reign over the 
Verse 33.  House of jacob for ever, and of his Kingdom shall be none end.  
For, behold, I gave him for a 
Isaiah 55. 4.  witness (saith the Lord) to the people: for a Prince, and a Master unto the people.   

17. His Priestly Office. What sacrifice he should offer; and for whom he should pray.  
YEt the Lord would break 
Isaiah 53. 10.  him, and make him subject to infirmities.  
When he shall make 
g His Obl●…tion.  his Soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, and prolong his days: and the will of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.  
Therefore will I give him a 
Verse 12.  portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was counted with the Transgressor's, and bore the sins of many; and 
i His Intercession.  prayed for the trespassers.   

18. His Prophetical Office, and Pastor all function, abrogating ignorance, & restoring light, etc.  
He hath sent me to preach 
Isaiah 61. 1.  good tidings unto the poor, to bind up the brokenhearted, to preach liberty to the captives; and to them that are bound, the opening of the prison.  
To preach the acceptable year 
Verse 2.  of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all that mourn.  
Then shall the eyes of the blind 
Chap. 35. 5.  be lightened, and the ears of the deaf be opened.  
And he will destroy in his 
Chap. 25. 7.  Mountain, the covering, that covereth all people: and the veil that is spread upon all Nations.  
Moreover the light of the 
Chap. 30. 26.  Moon shall be as the light of the Sun; and the light of the Sun shallbe sevenfold, and like the light of seven days, in the day that the Lord shall bind up the breach of his people, and heal the stroke of their wound.  
The Lord thy God (saith Moses 
Deut. 18. 15.  to Israel) will raise up unto thee a Prophet like unto me, from among ye, even of thy Brethren, unto him ye shall hearken.  
He shall seed his Flock like a 
Isaiah 40. 11.  Shepherd, he shall gather the Lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall guide them with young.  
And I will set up a Shepherd 
Ezek. 34. 23.  over them, and he shall feed them, even my Servant David (meaning Christ, of whom David was a Figure) 
Ho●… 〈◊〉. 5.  he shall feed them, and he shall be their Shepherd.  
Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable 
Isai●…h 49. 8.  time have I heard thee, and in a day of Salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a Covenant of the people, that thou mayst raise up the earth, and obtain the inheritance of the desolate heritage's.  
That thou mayst say to the prisoners, 
Verse 9  Go forth, and to them that are in darkness, Show yourselves: they shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all the tops of the Hills.  
They shall not be hungry, neither shall they be thirsty, neither 
Verse 10.  shall the heat smite them, nor the Sun: for he that hath compassion on them, shall lead them, even to the springs of waters shall he drive them.   

19 He should be the natural Son of God: and therefore n●…t begotten by man, but conceived of the holy Ghost.  
I Will declare the Decree: that is, the Lord hath said unto me, 
Psal. 2. 7.  Thou art my Son, this day, I have begotten thee.  
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, 
Verse 12.  and ye perish in the way, when his wrath shall suddenly burn: blessed are all that trust in him.  
Thou beheldest, till a stone was 
Dan. 2. 34.  cut off the Mountain, without hands, which smote the Image upon his feet.  
And whosoever shall fall on 
Isai. 8. 14. cited Math. 21 44.  this stone, he shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will dash him in pieces.  
For lo, the stone that I have 
Zech. 3. 9  laid before jehoshua: upon that one stone there shall be seven eyes; Behold, I will cut out the graving thereof, saith the Lord of Hosts.  
And the Angel answered, and 
Luke 1. 35.  said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, & the power of the most High shall ouershaddow thee. Therefore also that Holy thing which shall be borne of thee, shall be called the Son 
See Heb. 10. 5. cited out of Psal. 40. 7.  of God.   

20. His low abasement upon earth.  
I Am a Worm: and not a Man: a shame of men, and the contempt 
Psal. 22. 6.  of the people.  
But he shall grow up before him as a Branch, and as a Root 
Is●…h 53. 2.  out of a dry ground: he hath neither form nor beauty: when we shall see him, there shall be no form that we should desire him.  
He is despised and rejected of 
Verse 3.  men, he is a man full of sorrows, and hath experience of infirmities, we hid as it were our faces from him: he was despised, and we esteemed him not.   

21. His perfect obedience unto the Father.  
THe Lord God hath opened 
Isaiah 50. 5.  my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned I back.  
Then said I, Lo, I come: for 
Psal. 40. 7.  in the Roll of the Book it is written of me.  
I desired to do thy good will, 
Verse 8.  O my God: yea thy Law is within my heart.  
I have declared thy righteousness in the great Congregation: 
Verse 9  Lo, I will not refrain my lips, O Lord, thou knowest, etc.  
Because I kept the ways of the 
Psal. 18. 21.  Lord, and did not wickedly against my God.  
For all his laws were before me: and I did not cast away his 
Vers●… 22.  commandments.  
I was upright also with him: 
Verse 23.  and have kept me from wickedness.  
Therefore the Lord rewarded 
Verse 24.  me according to my righteousness, and according to the pureness of my hands in his sight.  
Thou lovest righteousness, and 
Psal. 45. 7.  hatest wickedness: because God, even thy GOD, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.   

22. His meekness and mercy towards man.  
A Bruised Reed he shall not 
Isaiah 42. 3.  break, and the smoking Flax shall he no●… quench: he shall bring forth judgement in truth.   

23. His humble behaviour, and riding to jerusalem on an Asse-Colt, Math. 21.  
He shall not cry, nor lift up, 
Isaiah 42 2.  nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.  
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter 
Ze●…. 9 9  Zion: Shout for joy, O Daughter jerusalem: Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and saved himself: poor, and riding upon an Ass, and upon a Colt, the Foal of an Ass.   

24. His zealous purging of the Temple.  
FOr the zeal of thine House 
Psal. 69. 9  hath eaten me: and the rebukes of them, that rebuked thee, are fall'n upon me.   

25. The children cry in the Temple, Hosanna, to the Son of David, as it is written.  
BY the mouths of Babes and sucklings, thou hast made perfect 
P●…l 8. 2.  thy praise.   

26. The time of his suffering.  
ANd after threescore and two 
〈◊〉. 9 26.  weeks, (which is 439. years after the building of the Temple, at the commandment of Darius) shall Messiah be slain, and shall have nothing, etc.  
And he shall confirm the Covenant 
〈◊〉 27.  with many for one week: (till that eternal Sabbath) and in the midst of the weeks (that is, after three years preaching, or thereabout,) he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, (Christ accomplishing and abrogating the same by his Deat●… and 
2. ●…sdr. 7. 28.  Passion) etc.   

27. His betrayer, judas a Disciple.  
YEa my familiar friend, whom 
Psal. 41. 9  I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up the heel against me.  
Surely mine enemy did not defame 
Psal. 55. 12.  me, for I could have borne it; neither did mine Adversary exalt himself against me, for I would have hid myself from him.  
But it was thou, O man, even 
Verse 13.  my companion, my guide, and my familiar,  
Which delighted in consulting 
Vers●… 14.  together, & went into the House of God as companions.  
And have rewarded me evil 
Psal. 109. 5.  for good: and hatred for my friendship.  
Set thou the wicked therefore 
Verse 6.  over him: and let the Adversary stand at his right hand: When he 
Verse 7.  shall be judged, let him be condemned, and let his prayer be turned into sin.  
Let his days be few: and let 
Verse 8.  another take his charge.   

28. His exercise in the Garden, before he was betrayed, and what he suffered there.  
FOr my friendship, they were 
Psal. 109. 4.  my Adversaries: but I gave myself to Prayer.  
From above he sent fire into 
Lament. 1. 13.  my bones.  
Mine eyes do fail with tears: 
Ch●…p. 2. 11.  my bowels swell: my Liver is poured upon the earth, etc.  
Behold, O Lord, how I am troubled: my bowels swell, my heart is turned within me, for I am full of heaviness.  
I am like water poured out, and 
Psal. 22. 14.  all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like Wax, it is molten in the midst of my bowels.   

29. The price for which he was sold, and how it was bestowed.  
SO they weighed for my wages 
Z●…h. 11. 12.  (or price) thirty pieces of silver. And the Lord said unto me, 
Verse 13.  Cast it unto the Potter: a goodly price, that I was valued at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the Potter in the House of the Lord.   

30. The scattering of his Disciples when he was betrayed, and taken, Math. 26.  
ARise, O Sword, upon my 
Zech. 13. 7.  Shepherd, and upon the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of Hosts: Smite the Shepherd, and the Sheep shall be scattered.   

31. His preceding sufferings, before his crucifying, in Sco●…rging, Buffeting, Spitting, etc.  
I Gave my back unto the smiters, 
Isaiah 50. 6.  and my cheeks to the nippers: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.  
As many were astonished at thee 
Chap. 52. 14.  (his visage was so deformed of men, and his form of the sons of men) so shall he sprinkle many Nations.   

32. How his garments should be parted.  
THey parted my garments amongst 
Psal. 22. 18.  them, and did cast Lots upon my Vesture.   

33. How he should be nailed on a Crosse.  
THey pierced my hands and 
Psal. 22. 16.  my feet.  
And in that he was to redeem 
Gal. 3. 13.  us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us: it behoved so to be, as it is written,  
Cursed is every one that hangeth 
Deut. 21. 23.  on a Tree.   

34. That he should be crucified between Malefactors.  
ANd he was counted with 
Isaiah 53. 12.  the Transgressor's.   

35. How he should be mocked and taunted, both in words and gesture.  
ALl they that see me, have me 
Psal. 22. 7.  in derision: they make a mow, and nod the head, saying,  
He trusted in the Lord, let him 
Verse 8.  deliver him: let him save him, seeing he loveth him.  
I became also a rebuke unto 
Psal. 109. 25.  them: they that looked upon me, shaked their heads.  
I was a derision to all my people, 
Lam. 3. 14.  and their song all the day.   

36. What drink he should get upon the Crosse.  
FOr they gave me Gall in my 
Psal. 69. 21.  meat, and in my thirst they gave me Vinegar to drink.   

37. How he should be forsaken of all.  
REbuke hath broken my heart, 
Psal. 69. 20.  and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to have pity on me, but there was none: and for comforters, but I found none.  
For these things I weep, mine 
Lam. 1. 16.  eye, even mine eye casts out water: because the Comforter that should refresh my soul is far from me: and my children are desolate, because the enemy hath prevailed.   

38. The last words that he should use.  
COmplaining. My God, my 
Psal. 22. 1.  God, why hast thou forsaken me?  
Interceding. And he prayed for 
Isaiah 53. 12.  the trespassers.  
Recommending. Into thy hand, 
Psal. 31. 5.  O Lord, I recommend my Spirit.   

39 His patience that he should have in all his sufferings.  
HE was oppressed, and he 
Isaiah 53. 7.  was afflicted, yet did he not open his mouth: He is brought as a Sheep to the slaughter, and as a Sheep before her shearer is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.  
Thus am I, as a man that hears 
Psal. 38. 13, 14.  not: and in whose mouth are no reproofs.  
For on thee, O Lord, do I wait: thou wilt hear me, my 
Verse 15.  Lord, my God.   

40. For whom he should suffer all these things, and his own innocence therein.  
But he was wounded for our 
Isaiah 53. 5.  transgressions, he was broken for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed.  
All we like sheep have gone 
Verse 6.  astray: we have turned every one to his own way, and the Lord hath laid upon him the iniquity of us all.  
And he made his grave with 
Verse 9  the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no wickedness, neither was any deceit in his mouth.   

41. His legs were not broken, as the others were that were crucified with him, as was foretold.  
NOt a Bone of him shall be broken. 
Exod. 12. 46.    

42. His side was pierced with a Spear, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.  
ANd I will pour upon the 
Zec. 12. 10.  house of David, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of compassion, and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced.   

43. His Burial.  
ANd he made his grave with 
Isaiah 53. 9  the wicked, and with the rich in his death.   

44. His Resurrection.  
WHerefore mine heart is 
Psal. 16. 9  glad, and my tongue rejoiceth: my flesh also doth rest in hope.  
For thou wilt not leave my 
Verse 10.  soul in the grave; neither wilt thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.  
Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is the fullness 
Verse 11.  of joy, and at thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.   

45. His victory over Satan, Death, the Grave, and all our enemies.  
THe [Seed] of the Woman 
Gen. 3. 15.  shall bruise down the head of the Serpent.  
And he will destroy in his 
Isaiah 25. 7.  Mountain, the covering, that covereth all people: and the veil that is spread upon all Nations.  
He will destroy death for ever, 
Verse 8.  and the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the rebuke of his people will he take away, out of all the earth: For the Lord hath spoken it.  
And in that day shall men say, 
Verse 9  Lo, this is our God, we have waited upon him, and he will save us: This is the Lord: we have waited for him, we will rejoice, and be joyful in his salvation.  
I will redeem them from the 
Host 13. 14.  power of the grave: I will deliver them from death: O death, I will be thy death: O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance is hid up from my eyes.   

46. His Ascension, or exaltation, and sitting at the right hand of the Father.  
THou art gone up on high, 
Psal. 68 18.  thou hast led captivity captive, and received gifts for men: yea even the rebellious hast thou led, that the Lord God might dwell there.  
The Stone which the builders 
Psal. 118. 22.  refused, is made the Head of the corner.  
This was the Lords doing, and 
Verse●… 23.  it is marvelous in our eyes.  
The Lord said to my Lord, 
Psal. 110. 1.  Sat at my right hand, until that I make thine enemies thy footstool.   

47. The destruction of jerusalem, that should shortly ensue after the death of the Messiah and his ascension, by Titus, the son of Vespasian.  
ANd after, the Messiah shall be slain, the people of the 
Dan. 9 26.  Prince that shall come, shall destroy the City and the Sanctuary, and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the battle it shall be destroyed by desolations.  
And for the overspreading of 
Verse 〈◊〉.  the abominations, he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation determined shall be poured upon the desolate.   

48. Whereby? How? And who are saved by him?  
ANd with his stripes we are 
Isaiah 53. 5.  healed.  
And, as many were astonished at 
Chap. 52. 14.  thee (his visage was so deformed of men, & his form of the sons of men) so shall he sprinkle many Nations.  
Thou also shalt be saved through 
Zech. 9 11.  the blood of the Covenant.  
By the knowledge of himself 
Isaiah 53. 11.  shall my righteous servant justify many: for he shall bear their iniquities.  
Look unto me, and ye shall be 
Chap. 45. 22.  saved, all the ends of the earth shall be saved: for I am God, and there is no other.  
And the Redeemer shall come 
Chap. 59 20.  unto Zion, and unto them that turn from iniquity in jacob, saith the Lord.   

49. The Calling of the Gentiles, and largeness of his Dominion thereby, (with the perpetuity thereof) according to Noah's wish, 
Gen. 9 27.  and the Promise made to Abraham. 
Gen. 12. 3.   
Ask of me, and I shall give 
Psal. 2. 8.  thee the Heathen for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession.  
His Dominion also shall be 
Psal. 72. 8.  from Sea to Sea, and from the River unto the ends of the Land.  
They that dwell in the Wilderness, 
Verse 9  shall kneel before him: and his enemies shall lick the dust, etc.  
Yea, all Kings shall worship him: 
Verse 11.  and all Nations shall serve him.  
I will give thee for a Covenant 
Isai. 42. 6.  of the people, and for a light of the Gentiles.  
And in that day the Root of Ishai, 
Chap. 11. 10.  which shall stand up as a sign unto the people: the Nations shall seek unto it, and his rest shall be glorious.  
I will also give thee for a light 
Chap. 49. 6.  to the Gentiles, that thou mayst be my salvation, to the end of the world.  
Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, 
Verse 22.  I will lift up my hand to the Gentiles, and set up my Standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms: and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.  
And Kings shall be thy nursing Fathers, and Queens shall be thy 
Verse 23.  nurses: and they shall worship thee with their faces towards the earth, etc.  
Therefore thy gates shall be 
Chap. 60. 11.  open continually, neither day nor night shall they be shut, that men may bring unto thee the riches of the Gentiles, and that their Kings may be brought.  
Behold, thou shalt call a Nation 
Chap. 55. 5.  that thou knowest not, and a Nation that knew not thee, shall run unto thee, because of the Lord thy God, and the Holy One of Israel, for he hath glorified thee.  
I have been sought of them that asked not: I was found of 
Chap. 65. 1.  them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a Nation that called not upon my Name.  
And the Kingdom, and the 
Dan. 7. 27.  dominion of the greatness of the Kingdom under the whole Heaven, shall be given to the holy people of the most High, whose Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and all Powers shall serve and obey him.  
And in the place where it was 
Hosea 1. 10.  said unto them, Ye are not my people, it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.  
But in the last days it shall 
Micah 4. 1.  come to pass, that the mountain of the House of the Lord shall be 
See Mal. 1. 10.  prepared in the top of the Mountains, and it shall be exalted above the Hills, and people shall flow unto it:  
Yea many Nations shall come, 
Verse 2.  and say; Come, and let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of jacob, and he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the Law shall go forth of Zion, and the Word of the Lord from jerusalem, etc.  
Thus saith the Lord of Hosts, 
Zech. 8. 20.  that there shall yet come people, and the inhabitants of great Cities.  
And they that dwell in one City, 
Verse 21.  shall go to another, saying, Up, let us go and pray before the Lord, and seek the Lord of Hosts: I will go also.  
Yea great People and mighty 
Verse 22. Chap. 9 10.  Nations shall come to seek the Lord of Hosts in jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord, etc.  
And the Lord shall be King over 
Chap. 14. 9  all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his Name shall be one.  
And in these days of these 
Dan. 2. 44.  Kings, shall the God of heaven set up a Kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and this Kingdom shall not be given to another people, but it shall break and destroy all these Kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.  
Thy Throne, O God, is for ever 
Psal 45. 6.  and ever: the Sceptre of thy Kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness.   

50. The conversion of the jews, and what shall precede the same.  
FOr the children of Israel shall 
Hosea 3. 4.  remain many days without a King, and without a Prince, and without an offering, and without an 
a (Meaning an Oracle, delivered between the Cherubims.)  Image, & without an Ephod, and without Teraphim.  
Afterward shall the children of Israel convert, and seek the Lord their God, and David their King, and shall fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days.  
In those days, and at that time, 
jerem. 50. 4.  saith the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they, and the children of judah together, going and weeping shall they go, and seek the Lord their God.  
They shall ask the way to Zion, with their faces thitherward, 
Verse. 5.  saying, Come, and let us cleave to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten.  
Behold, I will bring them from 
Chap. 31. 8.  the North country, and gather them from the coasts of the world, with the blind and the lame amongst them, with the Woman with child, and her that is delivered also, a great company shall return hither.  
They shall come weeping, and 
Verse 〈◊〉.  with mercy will I bring them again: I will lead them by the Rivers of water in a strait way wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a Father to Israel, & Ephraim is my firstborn.  
And I will pour upon the house 
Zech. 12. 10.  of David, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of compassion; and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall lament for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and be sorry for him, as one is sorry for his firstborn.  
In that day shall be a great mourning 
Verse 11.  in jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddon.  
Then shall the children of judah, 
Host 1. 11.  and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one Head, and they shall come up out of the Land: for great is the day of Israel.  
At the same day (saith the Lord) 
Micah 4. 6, 7.  will I gather her that halteth, and I will gather her that is cast out, and her that I have afflicted, etc.   

51. The free and plentiful offer of grace to both jew and Gentile.  
IN that day there shall be a fountain 
Zech. 13. 1.  opened to the house of David, and to the inhabitants of jerusalem, for sin, and for uncleanness.  
And in that day, shall there waters 
Chap. 14. 8.  of Life go out from jerusalem, half of them towards the East Sea, and half of them towards the uttermost Sea: and shall be both in Summer and Winter.  
Ho, every one that thirsteth, 
Isaiah 55. 1.  come ye to the waters, and ye that have no silver: come, buy & eat, come, I say, buy Wine and Milk without silver, & without money.  
Incline your ears, and come 
Verse 3.  unto me: hear, and your soul shall live, and I will make an everlasting Covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.   

52. The happy estate of the Church under Christ jesus in the latter time.  
But in the last days it shall come 
Micah. 4. 1.  to pass, that the Mountain of the house of the Lord shall be prepared in the top of the Mountains, and it shall be exalted above the Hills, and people shall flow unto it.  
Yea, many Nations shall come, and say; Come, and let us go up 
Verse 2.  to the Mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of jacob, and he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the Law shall go forth of Zion, & the Word of the Lord from jerusalem.  
And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke mighty Nations 
Verse 3.  afar off, & they shall break their swords into Mattocks, and their Spears into Scythes: Nation shall not lift up a sword against Nation, neither shall they learn to fight any more.  
But they shall sit every man under 
Verse 4.  his Vine, and under his Figtree, and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord of Hosts hath spoken it.  
At the same day (saith the Lord) 
Verse 6.  will I gather her that halteth, and I will gather her that is cast out, and her that I have afflicted.  
And I will make her that halted 
Verse 〈◊〉.  a remnant; and her that was cast far off, a mighty Nation; and the Lord shall reign over them in Mount Zion, from henceforth, even for ever.  
And I will rejoice in jerusalem, 
Isaiah 65. 19  and joy in my people, & the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.  
There shall be no more there a 
Verse 20.  child of years, nor an old man that hath not filled his days; for he that shall be an hundreth years old, shall●…dye as a young man: but the sinner being an hundreth years old, shall be accursed.  
And they shall build houses, and 
Verse 21.  inhabit them, and plant Vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.  
They shall not labour in vain, 
Verse 25.  nor bring forth in fear: for they are the Seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their buds with them.  
Yea before they call, I will answer; 
Verse 24.  and whiles they speak, I will hear.  
The Wolf and the Lamb shall 
Verse 25.  feed together, and the Lion shall eat straw like the Bullock: and to the Serpent dust shall be his meat. They shall no more hurt nor destroy in all my holy Mountain.  
Look upon Zion, the City of 
Chap. 33. 20.  our solemn Feasts: thine eyes shall see jerusalem a quiet habitation, a Tabernacle that cannot be removed, and the stakes thereof can never be taken away, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.  
For there the mighty Lord will 
Verse 21.  be unto us, as a place of Floods and broad Rivers: whereby shall pass no Ship with Oars, neither shall a great Ship pass thereby.  
For the Lord is our judge, the 
Verse 22.  Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King, he will save us.  
Behold, a King shall reign in 
Chap. 32. 1.  justice, and the Princes shall rule in judgement.  
And that man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and as 
Verse 2.  a refuge for the tempest: as Rivers of water in a dry place, and as the shadow of a great Rock in a weary Land.  
The eyes of the seeing shall not 
Verse 3.  be shut; and the ears of them that hear, shall hearken.  
And the heart of the foolish shall 
Verse 4.  understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stutters shall be ready to speak distinctly.  
A niggard shall be no more 
Verse 5.  called liberal, nor the churl rich.  
And judgement shall dwell in 
Verse 16,  the Desert, & justice shall remain in the fruitful field.  
And the work of justice shall be peace, even the work of justice 
Verse 17.  and quietness, and assurance for ever.  
And my people shall dwell in the tabernacle of peace, & in sure 
Verse 18.  dwellings, and in safe resting places, etc.  
He shall come down like the rain upon the mown grass: and 
Psal. 72. 6.  as the showers that water the earth.  
In his days shall the righteous flourish: and abundance of peace 
Verse 7.  shall be so long as the Moon endureth.  
His dominion also shall be from 
Verse 8.  Sea to Sea, and from the River, to the ends of the Land.  
Yea, all Kings shall worship him: 
Verse 11.  and all Nations shall serve him.  
He shall be merciful to the 
Verse 13.  poor and needy, and shall preserve the souls of the poor.  
He shall redeem their souls 
Verse 14.  from deceit and violence: and dear shall their blood be in his sight.  
His name shall be for ever: his 
Verse 17.  name shall endure as long as the Sun: all Nations shall bless him, and be blessed in him.   

53. His second coming to judgement, and the Resurrection of all flesh to appear before him.  
FOr I am sure that my Redeemer 
job 19 25.  liveth, and he shall stand the last on the earth:  
And though after my skin, 
Verse 26.  worms destroy this body, yet shall I see God in my flesh.  
Whom I myself shall see, and 
Verse 27.  mine eyes shall behold, and none other for me, though my reynes be consumed within me.  
Our God shall come, and not keep silence: a fire shall devour 
Psal. 50. 3.  before him, and a mighty tempest shall be moved round about him.  
He shall call the heaven above, 
Verse 4.  and the earth, to judge his people.  
Gather my Saints together unto 
Verse 5.  me: those that make a Covenant with me, with sacrifice.  
And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; for God is 
Verse 6.  judge himself. Selah.  
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince, which 
Dan. 12. 1.  standeth for the children of thy people, and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there began to be a Nation, unto that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the Book.  
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth, shall awake; 
Verse 〈◊〉.  some to everlasting life, and some to shame and perpetual contempt.  
And they that be wise, shall 
Verse 3.  shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the 
See 2. Esdr. 7. 31. & 14. 35.  Stars for ever and ever.  
Amen.   

The Thanksgiving of a Christian Soul for the performance of all these merciful predictions, and the full accomplishing of that great and glorious work of our Redemption.  
ISAI. 61. 10. & 63. 9 
I Will greatly rejoice in the Lord, and my soul shall be joyful in my God: For he hath clothed me with the garments of Salvation, and covered me with the Robe of Righteousness; he hath decked me like a Bridegroom, and as a Bride tireth herself with her jewels.  
In all our troubles he was troubled, and the Angel of his presence hath saved us: in his love and in his mercy he hath redeemed us, and he bears and carries us always continually.   
PSAL. 72. 19 BLessed therefore be his glorious Name for ever, and let all the earth be filled with his glory. So be it, even, So be it.   
FINIS.