Tropes and Figures, Treatise 2

Tropes and Figures · Treatise 2

p. 413Moſes's Vail removed: OR, A TREATISE OF TYPES.

Adam a Type of Chriſt.

Rom. 5.14. — Death reigned from Adam to Moſes, even over them that had not ſinned, after the ſimilitude of Adam's Tranſgreſſion, who is the Figure of him that was to come.

Parallels.

ADam had no Father but God: So Chriſt likewiſe had no Father but God. They were both in an eſpecial manner called the Sons of God; the one by Creation, the other by eternal Generation.

II. Adam was made Heir of the World: Chri… is Heir of all Things, not only of this World, but of that which is to come.

III. Adam was a common or publick Perſon, repreſenting all his Seed, or natural Off ſpring; hence his Sin is charged upon his whole Poſterity: By Adam's Sin were many made Sinners, &c. Chriſt, the ſec…nd Adam, Rom. 5.12, 14.Rom 5:12Rom 5:14is a common or publick Perſon, repreſenting all his true Seed, or ſpiritual Off-ſpring: So that as Adam's in was imputed to all his Children;Verſe 19. ſo is Chriſt's Righteouſneſs imputed to all his Children, through Faith.

The firſt Adam merited Death for his Seed; the ſecond Adam merited Life for his Seed.

Noah a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

NOah was a Saviour, nay, in a good ſence, the Saviour of the World; for it was through him, and by his Means and Righteouſneſs, there was a Seed preſerved from the Flo…d, &c. Chriſt is a Saviour, the great Saviour, the only Saviour of the World; hence called Jeſus.

II. Noah was a Preacher of Righteouſneſs, and invited Sinners to Repentance: Chriſt was a Preacher of Righteouſneſs, and came on purpoſe to call Sinners to Repentance. Noah's Miniſtry was deſpiſed by the Ungodly; ſo was the Preaching and Miniſtry of Jeſus Chriſt by the unbelieving Jews, and others: Thoſe that refuſed and rebelled againſt Noah, and his Miniſtry, were deſtroyed by Water; and thoſe that refuſe and rebell againſt Chriſt, ſhall be deſtroyed by Fire.

p. 414III. Noah built an Ark: So Chriſt builds his Church. 2. Noah built the Ark according to the Commandment of God: So Chriſt in building his Church, did every thing according to the Commandment received from his Father. 3. Noah took many Trees to build the Ark: So Chriſt takes many Believers, called Trees of Righteouſneſs, to build his Church.

IV. Some clean, and ſome unclean Beaſts were received into Noah's Ark: So ſome holy and ſanctified Perſons, and ſome unſanctified Ones, are received into Chriſt's Church, (tho not by Chriſt's Appointment.)

V. All that were not received into the Ark, periſhed: So all who get not ſpiritually by Faith into Jeſus Chriſt, or are not true Members of the viſible or inviſible Church, ſhall be damned, and periſh eternally.

VI. Noah's Ark was toſs'd upen the rough Waves, and yet was preſerved: So the Church of Chriſt is toſs'd upon the rough Waves of a tempeſtuous World, and yet preſerved.

VII. Noah was the great Repairer of the World; from him deſcended all the Inhabitants of the Earth: Chriſt is the great and glorious Repairer of the World, and from him proceed all the Inhabitants of Heaven.

VIII. Noah ſent a Dove out of the Ark, to ſee whether or no the Waters were abated, who returned with an Olive-Branch in her Mouth: So Chriſt ſends forth the Spirit, called a Dove, (or, in the likeneſs of a Dove,) who brings Tidings to believing Souls, that the Wrath of God is appeaſed, &c.

Melchiſedeck a Type of Chriſt.

Heb. 7.3. — Made like unto the Son of God, &c.

Parallels.

THe Notation of his Name, Melchiſedeck, ſignifieth King of Righteouſneſs: Chriſt Jeſus is the only King of Righteouſneſs.

II. In his Office he was a Type of Chriſt: (1.) He was King of Salem, — King of Peace:Iſa. 9.6.Isa 9:6 So Chriſt was called the Prince of Peace, not only a peaceable Prince, but Prince of Peace, one that commands Peace at his Pleaſure in the World, in the Church, and in the Souls of Men. (2.) Chriſt is not only Prince of the World, but peculiarly Prince of Salem, Prince of Jeruſalem, viz. the true Church of God. (3.) Melchiſedeck was not only a King, but alſo a Prieſt, yea, a Prieſt of the Moſt High God: So Chriſt is both King and Prieſt.

III. Melchiſedeck was a Type of Chriſt in his Original; Without Father, without Mother, without Deſcent, Heb 7.3.Heb 7:3having neither Beginning of Days, nor End of Life: That is, there is no mention of theſe things concerning him in the holy Scripture; we have not his Genealogy, or Story of his Life; tho none doubt, but he had both Father and Mother, and Deſcent, &c. But God on purpoſe would have all theſe concealed, that he might be a more expreſs Type of Chriſt, who was truly without Father, in reſpect of his Manhood, or human Nature; and without Mother,Iſa. 53.Isa 53 in reſpect of his Godhead: And who can declare his Generation? &c.

IV. Melchiſedeck bleſſed Abraham, and doubtleſs the leſſer is bleſſed of the greater; he was a moſt eminent and renowned Perſon. Some do conclude he was the Patriarch Shem, (who was without beginning of days, in reſp…ct of the World after the Flood, and without end of days in reſpect of the World before the Flood); but ſince God hath concealed who he was, let us be ſatisfied. But in this, doubtleſs, he was a Type of Chriſt, who is greater than all that went before him, great in Power, Office, and Sovereignty, and is ſent to bleſs his People; 'tis he alone that bleſſeth all the true Seed, and Heirs of Promiſe.

V. Melchiſedeck was a Prieſt, not after the Order of Aaron; he was not anointed with material Oil, nor received his Prieſthood from any other, but only ſo declared by the Mouth of God. His Prieſthood paſſed not to other Men; for as he received it from none, ſo he paſſed it not to any other; nor did any, as we read of, ſucceed him: So Chriſt received his Prieſthood from none but God himſelf, and was not anointed with material Oil, but with the Oil of Gladneſs only: And as he received his Prieſthood from none, ſo he paſſeth it not to any other; He hath none that can ſucceed him, but abideth a Prieſt for ever in his own Perſon in Heaven.

p. 415Abraham a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

ABram, and Abraham, ſignify an high Father, and a Father of a Multitude: So is Chriſt an high and heavenly Father, called the everlaſting Father, Father of all the Faithful, &c.

II. To Abraham, and to his Seed was the Promiſe made: So to Chriſt, and to his true Seed, is the Promiſe made.Guild. Heb. 9.13.Heb 9:13

III. Abraham was King, Prieſt, and Prophet in his own Family: So is Jeſus Chriſt in his Church.

IV. Abraham put Hagar and Iſhmael out of his Houſe:Gal. 4.Gal 4 So Jeſus Chriſt caſt out the Legal Covenant, and fleſhly Seed, out of his Church; Hagar being a Figure of the one, and Iſhmael of the other.

V. Abraham is called the Heir of the World: Jeſus Chriſt is ſo moſt properly and truly.Rom. 4.13.Rom 4:13

Iſaac a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

ISaac was the Son of Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, a promiſed Seed long before he was born; and ſo ſtrange was his Birth, that tho he was born by the St…ength of Nature, y…t of Sarah's dead Womb,Gen. 18.12.Gen 18:12 when it ceaſed to be with her as with other Child-bearing Women; inſomuch that when the Angel foretold it to her, ſhe thought it impoſſible: So Jeſus Chriſt is often called the Son of Abraham, yet the only begotten Son of God by Nature, who is the Father of all that are taught, and can ſay in truth, Our Father, &c. the only true promiſed Seed, who was long propheſied of, and expected by all Believers; born and incarnate by the ſtrange and wonderful Power of the Holy-Ghoſt, in the Womb of the Bleſſed Virgin, yea, in ſuch a miraculous manner,Luke 1.34.Luke 1:34 that when it was foretold her by the Angel, ſhe thought it impoſſible.

II. Iſaac was mocked, and baſely abuſed by Iſhmael, the fleſhly Seed: So was Jeſus Chriſt by the Jews, who were the Children of the Bond-woman.

III. Iſaac was led as a Lamb to the Slaughter: So was Jeſus Chriſt. Tho in this there was a great Diſparity; the one was ſpared, namely, Iſaac, but Jeſus Chriſt was ſacrificed.

IV. Iſaac was offered (as it were) and three days dead in his Father's Mind and Purpoſe, yet died not; but his Father received him as from the Dead: So Jeſus Chriſt offered, but in reſpect of his Divinity died not; and tho his Humanity lay dead hree days in the Heart of the Earth, yet it revived again: So both were (ſaith Dr. Tay…or) delivered from Death the third Day; wherein the Apoſtle plainly makes him a Type, Heb. 11.16. From whence he received him, as in a Figure, Type, or Reſemblance, &c.

V. Iſaac …as the Learned obſerve) was a Type of Chriſt in his Marriage: (1.) He married one of his own Kindred: So the Spouſe of Chriſt is of the ſame Fleſh which he himſelf aſſumed. (2.) She was wooed by his Father's Servant: So is the Spouſe of Chriſt by his faithful Miniſters. (3.) Rebekah reſolved to forſake all her Friends, and her Father's Houſe, to become Iſaac's Wife: So Believers forſake all in Affection, and actually, when called thereunto, for the ſake of Jeſus Chriſt. (4.) She was deck'd with Jewels, trimmed, and rarely adorned, when ſhe came to meet Iſaac: So the Spouſe, the Lamb's Wife, ſhall be richly deck'd, and gloriouſly adorned, to meet Jeſus Chriſt, when he comes in the Glory of the Father, to receive her to himſelf.Rev. 19.7. 1 Theſſ. 4.Rev 19:71 Thess 4 (5.) She came to meet Iſaac: So ſhall the Saints meet Jeſus Chriſt in the Air at the laſt Day.

p. 416Jacob a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

JAcob was a Supplanter, as his Name ſignifies; he ſupplanted Eſau: So Jeſus Chriſt ſupplanted (as Guild obſerves) Sin and Satan, &c.

II. Jacob was hated and perſecuted by Eſau: So was Chriſt by Satan, and his Emiſſaries. In his great Afflictions he ſaw an Angel of God aſcending and deſcending upon him: So Chriſt, after his Temptations in the Wilderneſs, and alſo when he was in his bloody Agony, was comforted by the Angels of God; they adminiſtred unto him.

III. Jacob endured great Hardſhip for Rachel, whom he dearly loved: So Jeſus Chriſt endured many Years Sorrow and Trouble for his Church, whom he loved ſo dearly, that he laid down his Life for her ſake.

IV. Jacob was called a Prince with God; he wreſtled long, and at laſt was comforted: So Chriſt is a mighty Prince,Heb. 5.7.Heb 5:7 and prevailed alſo, being heard in that he feared.

Jacob's Ladder, Gen. 28. a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

JAcob's Ladder, which he ſaw in a Viſion, ſtood upon the Earth, but the Top reached to Heaven: So Chriſt, albeit he was humbled in ſhape of ſinful Fleſh, to the Earth, as it were; yet he was the Moſt High God, reaching ſo to Heaven.

II. The Angels went up and down by it: So we aſcend up to God by Jeſus Chriſt, and God deſ…ends (as it were) by him alſo down to us.

III. The Lord ſtood above it, and made Promiſes of Canaan to Jacob: So God in Chriſt, and through him, hath made all Promiſes of Heaven, and ratified them to us.

Gen. 28.19.Gen 28:19IV. In the Place which was called the Houſe of God, and Gate of Heaven, was the Ladder ſeen: So in Chriſt's Church, the true Houſe of God, we get a clear and full Sight of Chriſt.

Joſeph a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

JOſeph, ſignifies Increaſing; he was the Firſt-born of Rachel, and Jacob's beloved Son: So Chriſt in his human Nature, in the Days of his Fl…ſh, grew, and increaſed in Strength, and in Favour with God and Man; and ſo alſo there ſhall be of his Kingdom and Glory in the World, who is the Beloved of his Father.

Gen. 37.3…Gen 37:3II. Joſeph was very beautiful, and alſo excelled all his Brethren in true Vertue: So Jeſus Chriſt is more beautiful than the Children of Men; he was full of Grace and Truth.

III. Joſeph was a Man of great Wiſdom, able to expound deep Secrets, &c. In Jeſus Chriſt are hid all the Treaſures of Wiſdom and Knowledg, who is therefore called the Great Counſellor, and is that bleſſed Lamb, who hath prevailed to open the Books, and looſe the Seals thereof: He hath the Spirit without meaſure, and thereby opens all the deep Myſteries of God, that lay hid from Ages and Generations, &c.

Gen. 49.22.Gen 49:22IV. He is called a fruitful Bough, whoſe Branches run upon the Wall, becauſe out of him branched two Tribes, Ephraim and Manaſſeh: Therein (ſaith Dr. Taylor) he was a Type of Chriſt, who is not only a fruitful Bough, and called the Branch, &c. but alſo a Root, from whom all the Tribes of God branch out, and flouriſh. And whereas thoſe Trees are withered, Chriſt ſhall ſee his Seed, and prolong his Days, and they ſhall abide to Eternity.

V. Joſeph was a Type of Chriſt in his Actions. (1.) He was ſent by his Father, to viſit his Brethren in the Wilderneſs, who evilly treated him there: So Jeſus Chriſt came to viſit his poor People, who were wandering in the Wilderneſs of this World; and when he came hither, was evilly treated by his own Brethren, the Jews, who conſpired to take away his Life, like as Joſeph's Brethren ſought to deal by him. (2.) Joſeph ſed his Brethren, p. 417and all his Father's Houſe: So Jeſus Chriſt feeds the Church of God. (3.) Joſeph being innocent, yet ſuffered many hard Things: So did Chriſt. (4.) He did all the Good he could for his Brethren, who had ill deſerved it from his hands: So did Jeſus Chriſt deal by poor Sinners, who had abuſed him, and ſtill daily do. (5.) He taught his Brethren the great Duty of Brotherly Love; See that ye fall not out by the way: So Jeſus Chriſt, above all Leſſons, commends to us the new Commandment of Love, &c.

VI. Joſeph was a Type of Chriſt, not only in the Actions of his Life, and in reſpect of thoſe Things he ſuffered, and cruel Temptations he met with, &c. but alſo in his Advancement, and great Preferment; he by being abaſed was raiſed to Honour: So was Jeſus Chriſt. Joſeph was made a mighty Lord, and was next to Pharaoh: So is Chriſt advanced in Power and Glory next to God himſelf. Every Man was to bow to Joſeph: Gen. 41.43. Phil. 2.10. Gen. 41.55. Acts 3.22, 23.Gen 41:43Phil 2:10Gen 41:55Acts 3:22Acts 3:23So every one is required to bow the Knee to Jeſus Chriſt. All were to go to Joſeph, they were to depend upon his Word: Go to Joſeph, (ſaith Pharaoh) and what he ſaith to you, do ye: So God the Father hath given Chriſt a Name above every Name; and whatſoever any Sinner or Believer wants, the Father commands them to go to Jeſus, and to hear him in every thing that he ſhall ſay unto them. This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleaſed; Mat. 3.Matt 3hear ye him.

Moſes a Type of Chriſt.

MOſes was a Type of Chriſt in his Perſon: (1.) He was of mean Parents and Birth: So was Chriſt in reſpect of his Fleſh, or human Nature, of a poor decayed and dri…d Stock, being born of a poor Virgin. (2.) Moſes was no ſooner born, but he was expoſed to the Wrath of Pharaoh King of Egypt, who ſought to put him to death: So Chriſt in his Infancy was ſought by King Herod to be ſlain; but both by God's extraordinary Providence were delivered. (3.) Moſes was of a meek and ſweet diſpoſition, above all that dwelt upon the Earth, yet full of Zeal and Indignation againſt Sin: So Chriſt was a Pattern of Meekneſs and Humility, Learn of me, &c.Mat. 11.28, 29.Matt 11:28Matt 11:29

II. Moſes in his Office and Function was a Type of Chriſt. (1.) He was appointed by God, and ſent to deliver Iſrael out of Pharaoh's cruel Bondage: So Jeſus Chriſt was appointed and ſent to deliver all the Iſrael of God from the cruel Bondage of Satan, and heavy Oppreſſion and Burthen of Sin. (2.) Moſes was ſent to lead Iſrael towar…s Canaan: So Jeſus Chriſt leads us to Heaven, the Anti-type of Canaan. But in this there is a Diſparity: Moſes led Iſrael but unto the Sight of the promiſed Land; but Jeſus Chriſt leads us quite into Heaven, or the Land of Promiſe. (3.) Moſes was learned in all the Learning of Egypt: Chriſt was learned to admiration; his Enemies cried out, From whence hath he all this Learning? (4.) Moſes gave the Law, having firſt received it from the hand of God: So Jeſus Chriſt hath given us the Law of the Goſpel, as he received it from his Father. (5.) Moſes was Mediator of the Firſt Covenant, and as ſo conſidered, was both King, Prieſt, and Prophet: Jeſus Chriſt is Mediator of the Second Covenant, and as ſo alſo both King, Prieſt, and Prophet. (6.) Moſes wrought many mighty Miracles in Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in the Wilderneſs, to confirm the Law, and to ſhew Iſrael that he was really ſent of God: So Jeſus Chriſt wrought many ſtrange and wonderful Miracles, by Sea and Land, in Towns and Deſerts, to manifeſt his Glory, to ſhew he was ſ…nt of God, and to confirm his Doctrine. (7.) Moſes inſtituted the Paſſeover: So Chriſt, the true Moſes, inſtituted the Supper.

III. Moſes in his Faithfulneſs was a Type of Chriſt; he was faithful as a Servant; he did all things exactly according to the Pattern ſhewed him in the Mount:Heb. 3.5.Heb 3:5 So Chriſt in all things was faithful as a Son.

IV. Moſes being to deliver the Law, faſted forty Days and forty Nights in the Mountain alone: Chriſt being to preach the Goſpel, faſted ſo long in the Wilderneſs.

V. He was a Type of Chriſt in many particular Actions of his Life: (1.) Moſes married an Ethiopian, a Stranger, a Black: So Chriſt eſpouſed the Gentiles, who were Strangers to God, and, by reaſon of Sin, as black as Hell could make them. (2.) Moſes ſweetned the bitter Waters of Marah, by a Tree caſt into it: So Chriſt ſweetens all our Afflictions by the means of his Croſs. (3.) Moſes led Iſrael through the Red Sea: Chriſt leads his Church through a Sea of Tribulation. (4.) As Moſes was transfigured on Mount Sinai, and ſeem'd ſo glorious, that the Children of Iſrael could not behold his Face: So Jeſus Chriſt alſo was transfigured in Mount Tabor, ſo as his Diſciples were amazed, and wiſt not what they ſaid.

p. 418Joſhua a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

JOſhua, or Jeſus, he was a Saviour, (as his Name ſignifies) he ſaved Iſrael from temporal and external Enemies and Calamities: So Chriſt ſaves us from all ſpiritual and internal Enemies and Miſeries, as well as he will from all external.

II. Joſhua led Iſrael quite into Canaan, not only unto the ſight of it, but into it: So Chriſt leads us, as we ſaid before, into Heaven. What Moſes could not do, Joſhua did do upon this account: So what the Law could not do, being weak through the Fleſh, Chriſt, our Joſhua, hath done.

III. Joſhua was a mighty Conqueror: So is Chriſt. Joſhua overcame and utterly deſtroyed many Kings, that ſo he might give Iſrael the peaceable Poſſeſſion of the Land of Canaan: So J…ſus Chriſt overcame, and totally vanquiſhed divers mighty Kings, and Enemies of our Souls, that ſo he might give us a certain Aſſurance of the eternal Inheritance, viz. (1.) Satan, the great King of the Bottomleſs-Pit. (2.) Sin, who, like a cruel and mercileſs King and Tyrant, reigned over all the Children of Men. (3.) Death, the King of Terrors, &c.

IV. All the good Promiſes God made to Iſrael, were fulfilled by the hands of Joſhua: So all the gracious Promiſes of God to his Elect, were fulfilled in and by Jeſus Chriſt.

V. Joſhua ſaved Rahab's Houſe, that had the red Cord hung out at the Window: So Jeſus Chriſt ſaves all poor penitent Sinners, that expreſs Faith in his Blood.

VI. He accep…ed alſo the Gibeonites, who humbly entreated Peace of him: So doth Chriſt all ſincere Converts, who wiſely ſeek to him for Mercy.

Sampſon a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

SAmpſon's Nativity was foretold by an Angel of God: So was the Conception and Nativity of Jeſus Chriſt foretold by an Angel. (2.) Sampſon was ſanctified from the Womb: So was Chriſt much more.

II. Sampſon in reſpect of his great Strength, as ſome conceive, was a Type of Chriſt.

III. He conquered a ſtout Lion in the Deſert, hand to hand, as it were: So Chriſt overcame the roaring Lion, the Devil, in the Wilderneſs, and made him flie.

IV. He ſlew many of God's Enemies by his Death: So Jeſus Chriſt by Death overcame Sin, Satan, Hell, and the Grave.

David a Type of Chriſt.

Dr. Taylor.AS all the Kings of Iſrael were expreſs Types of Jeſus Chriſt, the Head of his Kingdom, and of all the People of God, &c. So were there two of them, that were more manifeſt Figures of him than all the reſt; I mean, David and Solomon, of both which we ſhall enquire wherein the Reſemblance conſiſteth. David was ſo ſpecial a Type of the Lord Jeſus, as ſcarce is any thing noted of Chriſt, but ſome Shadow of it might be obſerved in David, ſome of which we ſhall briefly touch upon in the following Parallels.

Parallels.

Iſa. 11.1.Isa 11:1I. For his Perſon; David, the Son of Jeſſe: Chriſt, the true Rod out of the Stock of Jeſſe. Both of obſcure and low Parentage, both out of dry and deſpicable Roots.

II David was a King of Iſrael, and had his Kingdom raiſed out of Humility: Chriſt is a King. King of Saints, and King of Nations; and yet at firſt his Kingdom was ſmall, and roſe by degrees, much after the manner as David's did, whoſe Kingdom was the Figure of it.

III. David was a Man after God's own Heart, ſave in the Caſe of Ʋriah: Chriſt much more a Man after God's own Heart,Ezek 34.24. Jer. 30.9. Hoſ. 3.5.Ezek 34:24Jer 30:9Hos 3:5 a Man without ſpot. Chriſt is often called David: My Servant David ſhall be the Prince among them. They ſhall ſerve the Lord their God, and p. 419David their King, whom I will raiſe up unto them. They ſhall ſeek the Lord their God, and David their King. Not the Typical David, long before dead, but the Meſſiah, the true David, the Beloved of God.

III. David was made the Head of Nations, as he himſelf ſpeaketh, Thou haſt made me the Head of Nations, &c. Which was not ſo fully true in the Type, as in the Anti-type; he ſpake it figuratively of Jeſus Chriſt: For literally David was King but of one little Corner in Judea; but Chriſt, the true David, hath, and ſhall have his Dominions from Sea to Sea, and from the River to the Ends of the Earth.

IV. David was a Prophet as well as a King: So is Jeſus Chriſt.

V David was anointed about the thirtieth Year of his Life: So Chriſt, the true David, was baptized, and then anointed by the Holy Spirit, being about the thirtieth Year of his Age.

VI. David in his Wars had many poor Men that followed him, ſuch as were in Debt, &c. So J…ſus Chriſt, the true David, had many poor Men who followed him, and became his Diſciples, who were heavy laden under the Burthen of Sin, which is called a Debt.

VII. David had ſeveral brave Men with him, who were called his Worthies: So had Chriſt, the true David, his twelve Apoſtles, who were moſt valiant and noble Champions for the Truth, beſides the ſeventy Diſciples.

VIII. David had many open, and ſome ſecret Enemies, as Doeg, Achitophel, &c. His own Son alſo roſe up in Rebellion againſt him: So Jeſus Chriſt had, and ſtill hath, many open and ſecret Enemies: The Jews, who were called his own Peop…e, plotted againſt him; nay, and one of his own Diſciples, that eat Bread with him, lifted up the Heel againſt him, and at laſt treacherouſly betrayed him wiith a Kiſs.

IX. David was a Type of Chriſt in his Kingdom, 1. In reſpect of the Entrance. 2. In reſpect of the Adminiſtration. 3. Of Continuation, &c.

1. David entred not without ſtrong Oppoſition, much Contempt and Diſdain: So Jeſus Chriſt was vilified: The Stone which the Builders refuſed, is become the Head-Stone of the Corner. Acts 4 11.Acts 4:11No Man was more deſpiſed of Saul's Courtiers, than David, who was thought far enough from the Kingdom: So no Man could be more ſlighted and rejected, than Chriſt was by the Scribes, Phariſees, Prieſts, and other People of Iſrael.

2. In his Adminiſtration, David would judg uprightly, and ſing of Mercy and Judgment; he would endure no hateful Perſon in his ſight: Chriſt, the true David, is the moſt juſt and righteous Judg of Heaven and Earth, who moſt ſincerely diſpenſeth Grace and Mercy to all penitent Sinners, but feeds impenitent and rebellious Ones with Judgment, &c.

3. In the Continuation of his Kingdom, God promiſed Mercy to David, and his Seed for ever: Which Promiſes are not to be extended to his carnal Succeſſion, for the Princely Dignity is taken from them; but the ſpiritual Seed of the true David was there meant: 1. Chriſt himſe…f, in whom his Kingdom is perpetuated. 2. The true Iſrael, whether Jews or Gentiles, who by Faith are engrafted into the Meſſiah, in reſpect of whom there ſhall be no end of his Kingdom.

X. Many things that David ſpeaks in the Book of Pſalms, which ſome are ready to think he ſpake of himſelf, yet (ſuch a Type was he of Chriſt, that) they are directly applicable to none but Jeſus Chriſt, &c.

Solomon a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

SOlomon, or Shelomon, peaceable, the Son of David, greatly beloved, and King of Iſrael and Jeruſalem: So was Chriſt the beloved of God, the true Son of David according to the Fleſh, King of Iſrael, and Prince of Peace, &c.

II. Solomon ex…eeded all other Men in Wiſdom and Knowledg: Chriſt is the Wiſdom of God: In him are hid all the Treaſures of Wiſdom and Knowledg. C…l. 2.3.But in this there is great difference between them: 1. Solomon had his Wiſdom by Donation and Gift: Chriſt, as God, derived it from none. 2. Solomon by all his Wiſdom knew not the Hearts of Men: But Chriſt doth, he knew what was in Man. 3. Solomon could not infuſe his Wiſdom into others, to make them wiſe: But Jeſus Chriſt is made of God unto us, Wiſdom; he makes us wiſe. 4. Solomon in all things he did was not wiſe; but Chriſt was in all things wiſ…; in him was no Folly.

p. 420III. Solomon for his Wiſdom was admired, and his Fame was ſpread abroad: But much more was the Wiſdom and excellent Speeches, Doctrine, and Miracles of Chriſt ſpread abroad,John 8.John 8 ſo that his very Enemies confeſſed, never Man ſpake like him.

IV. Solomon was a Type of Chriſt, in that he was a King of the greateſt Royalty, Wealth, and Glory,1 King. 3.13.1 Kgs 3:13 that ever was; he ſo enriched his Subjects, that Silver and Gold were as common to them as Stones in the Street: Chriſt enriches all his People ſpiritually, the Price of Grace being far above Gold.

V. Solomon was a Type of Chriſt, 1. In building, 2. Dedicating, 3. Ordering the Temple.

Mat. 16.Matt 161. He built the Temple: Chriſt built or builds his Church: Ʋpon this Rock will I build my Church.

2. He dedicated the Temple, and conſecrated it to the Service of God, by which means Prayers, and other Acts of Religious Worſhip, were accepted: So Jeſus Chriſt dedicated his Church by ſolemn Prayer to God, and by his Blood and Mediation renders all their Services,John 17.John 17 and other Acts of Religious Worſhip, accepted by the Father.

3. He ordered all things in the Temple, appointing the ſeveral Offices and Officers thereof: So Jeſus Chriſt, the true Solomon, orders all things according to his Wiſdom in his Church, about the publick Worſhip of God, and hath appointed all Offices and Officers that ſhould be therein.

VI. Solomon was a Type of Chriſt in his Adminiſtration of Juſtice, which was the Glory of his Royal Throne.

Yet in many things Solomon was no Type of Chriſt, &c.

Eliſha a Type of Chriſt.

ELiſha ſignifies the Health of God: Jeſus Chriſt is truly the Health and Salvation of God; 'tis he that heals all poor Sin-ſick Souls.

II. He ſucceeded Elijah: So Chriſt ſucceeded the ſecond Elijah, viz. John Baptiſt.

III. He received the Spirit of his Predeceſſor in a double meaſure: Chriſt not in a double meaſure, but without meaſure.

IV. He cured Naaman of his Leproſy, and raiſed the Dead: In this he was a Type of Chriſt, who cured the Leproſy both externally and internally, and in both ſences raiſed the Dead alſo.

V. He had a wicked, ungodly, and covetous Servant, called Gehazi: So had Chriſt a wicked and covetous Judas.

His Predeceſſor was a Type of Chriſt alſo in many things, particularly in his Aſcenſion into Heaven, &c.

Jonah a Type of Chriſt.

JOnah, a Dove in Name: Chriſt was the ſame in Nature.

II. He was three Days and three Nights in the Whale's Belly, yet at laſt came forth alive: So Chriſt was three Days and three Nights in the Bowels or Heart of the Earth, and yet roſe again alive.

III. He preached Repentance to a wicked People: So did Chriſt.

Zerubbabel a Type of Chriſt.

ZErubbabel is called the Elect of God, Hag. 2.24. So is Jeſus Chriſt, Behold my Servant, mine Elect, &c.

II. The Lord promiſed to make him a Signet, ſignifying thereby that his Dignity and Glory ſhould be moſt excellent, which is only accompliſhed in Chriſt.

III. He was appointed to raiſe up the Temple of David; 'twas promiſed that he ſhould lay the Foundation, and finiſh it, &c. So was Jeſus Chriſt appointed to build up and reſtore the ſpiritual Temple and Tabernacle of David; he lays the Foundation, and he finiſhes it by his Spirit, &c.

p. 421Aaron a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

AAron a Teacher, or the Mountain of Fortitude: So is Chriſt the true Teacher of God's Word, and in that reſpect not only the Anti-Type of Aaron, but of all true Teachers and Miniſters of God's Word, that went before him, and is alſo that exalted Aaron, or Mountain of invincible Strength.

II. Aaron was Moſes's Mouth to the People: So is Chriſt his Fathers Mouth to Men,Exod. 4 30.Exod 4:30 in declaring his Will and Mind to them.

III. He was the Bleſſer of the People: So is Chriſt the true Bleſſer of his People,Lev. 9.22. Acts. 4.26.Lev 9:22Acts 4:26 in and by him are all the Families of the Earth bleſſed; him hath God the Father ſent to bleſs you, &c.

IV. He was the High Prieſt of the Lord; In this he was the expreſs Type of the Lord Jeſus, who is the true and only High Prieſt of his faithful People.

V. He dyed upon the top of the Mount: Chriſt was crucified upon the top of a Mount, called Golgotha.

The High Prieſt a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

THE High Prieſt was a Type of Chriſt: 1. In his Deputation to his Office. 2.Heb. 5 1.Heb 5:1 In his Conſecration. 3. In his Apparel. 4. In the Execution of his Office, &c.

Firſt, In his Deputation to his Office.

1. He muſt be choſen out of the Tribe of Levi: Chriſt was taken from among Men of our Fleſh and Bone.

2. He muſt not be Blind, Lame, &c. but wholly without natural Blemiſh:Hoſ. 4.6.Hos 4:6 to ſignify Chriſt ſhould be without Sin, In his Month was found no guile.

3. He was to be a Man of Knowledg, or no Prieſt to God: which figured forth that perfect Knowledg that is in Chriſt.

Secondly, As to his Conſecration, 'tis ſet down Exod. 29.1. 1. Waſhing. 2. Anointing. 3. Sacrificing and Purifying with Blood, and this Conſecration to continue ſeven days together; which in general, ſhadowed the ſurpaſſing Sanctity and Purity of Chriſt, above all Men and Angels, and of his being annointed with the Holy Spirit above his Brethren,Heb. 1.8.Heb 1:8 and of his becoming our High Prieſt, by the Sacrifice of himſelf, or by offering up his own Blood, to attone and make Peace, &c. But whereas the High Prieſt needed Sacrifices to offer for his own Sins, in that there is a Diſparity, for Chriſt having no Sin, needeth no Sacrifice for himſelf.

Thirdly, the High Prieſt in his Apparel was a Type of Chriſt.

1. He was to have on a Linnen Garment, which ſignified Chriſt's Righteouſneſs, which all that appear accepted before the Lord, muſt have on.

2. A Girdle, which as Ainſworth, and divers others obſerve, ſignified that Conſtancy and Stability that was in Chriſt, who is as firm as a Rock; as alſo to ſhew how fixed and ſtable all God's People ſhould be, being girt about with the Girdle of Truth and Verity, and ſo prepared ready, and ſtrengthned to every good Work.

3. A Bonnet, which ſignified God's covering and protecting our Head from all Dangers, and in him, us, that no Evil may befal us.

4. The High Prieſt was to have an Ephod, not of Wool, nor Silk, but of Linnen, (the Matter of which riſeth out of the Earth,) which ſignifieth, ſaith Dr. Taylor, Ezek 44.17.Ezek 44:17that Holy Fleſh of Chriſt, which veiled his Diety, as a Garment; it was a long white Garment, ſignifying the abſolute Righteouſneſs of Chriſt; which is long enough to cover all our Nakedneſs. It was adorned with two Onyx Stones, and in them the Names of the Twelve Tribes engraven, which he carried on his Shoulders; ſignifying that the Names of the Godly are not lightly written, but engraven in the Love and Memory of Chriſt, that Chriſt ſhould carry his Church and People upon his Shoulders, or ſupport them by his own Strength: Alſo the two Onyx Stones, with the Names of the Children of Iſrael engraven upon them, and wore upon the High Prieſts Shoulder, was a great Ornament to him; So Chriſt looks upon his People to be as precious Stones, and Jewels to him.

p. 4225. The High Prieſt was to have on, the Breaſt-Plate of Judgment, the moſt precious part of all his Garments.

(1.) In reſpect of the twelve coſtly and glittering Stones, which were to be ſet in four Rows, according to the Number of the Tribes of Iſrael: theſe Stones ſignified the ſhining Grace and Holineſs of Chriſt, not only as it ſhone forth in his own Perſon, but alſo as it is communicated to all his faithful Children, theſe Stones ſhone gloriouſly: So do the Saints in Grace, and true Goſpel Purity.

(2.) Theſe Stones were of great Worth and Value; ſignifying what a value Jeſus Chriſt puts upon his Church, they are as precious ſtones, and coſtly Jewels in his eſteem, tho ſlighted and contemned by Men.

(3.) They were ſet in the Pectoral, and Aaron muſt carry them on his Heart; ſignifying that Chriſt hath as much care of his own People, as if they were incloſed in his Heart; they lie near him, and are always upon his Heart, and in his Mind.

(4.) In Number Twelve, according to all the Tribes: noting there is room enough in Chriſt's Heart for every particular Saint, he loves them all, bears them all upon his Heart, before the Throne of God.

(5.) They ſtood in four Rows in a comely Quadrangle: ſignifying the comely Order that Chriſt hath placed in his Church, ſome in a higher, and ſome in a lower Rank.

(6.) All the Stones, and ſo conſequently all the Names of the Children of Iſrael, ſtood in the Breaſt-Plate in a narrow compaſs: So by Chriſt all the Children of God are gathered together, and ſweetly vailed through the Spirit in Love: In the Breaſt-Plate alſo, was the Ʋrim and Thummim, which the Rabbi David, a Jew, ſaith, It is unknown to us what theſe ſignify; it is thought it was the Workmanſhip of no Man, but a Sacred Monument immediately received from God, but all the Learned (I have met with) agree they ſignified Jeſus Chriſt. 1. Their Names, ſay ſome, ſignify Light; others Beauty and Perfection; in Chriſt is all fulneſs of Light, Beauty and Perfection. 2. There uſe, was to receive by them anſwer from God, in difficult Caſes, when the Prieſt conſulted with him, the Oracle by Ʋrim gave certain Direction: So Chriſt is the moſt perfect Rule and Direction, ſhadowed by that.Heb. 1.1, 2.Heb 1:1Heb 1:2 As God ſpake then by Ʋrim to the Prieſt; ſo now by his own Son: Thoſe who would have their Doubts reſolved, muſt go to the Ʋrim, go to Chriſt, and to his Ordinances, &c.

But to return back, and ſpeak a little further to the Robe of the Ephod, and Bonnet on the Skirts of the Ephod, Exod. 28.31.Exod 28:31were faſtned, the Pomegranets of blew Silk, and Purple, and Scarlet round about: this Fruit had a moſt pleaſant ſmell, ſweet in it ſelf, and ſweetning other things, and is full of precious Juice and Liquor. 2. Bells of Gold between them round about a Golden Bell and a Pomegranate, &c. this Veſture or Garment, might ſignify the Righteouſneſs of Chriſt's Human Nature, and by the ſweet Pomgranates, the moſt excellent ſavour of his Righteouſneſs and Obedience, in the Noſtrils of God the Father, in the behalf of Man; which alſo in a Spiritual Senſe was full of precious Juice and Virtue, to qualify and abate the raging heat of God's Wrath; as the Juice of Pomgranates doth allay the burning heat of an Ague or Feaver; as alſo they might ſignify what a ſweet ſavour Chriſt's Righteouſneſs doth caſt upon us, when wrapped, as it were, therein, who by Nature are in a ſtinking and loathſome Condition. 2. As to the golden Bells they might figure forth the bleſſed ſound of the Goſpel; or, as ſome underſtand, Chriſt's viſible owning of us now in Heaven, and our publick owning of him on Earth, which muſt be Sincere; we muſt not only make a ſound, but alſo have good Fruit; we muſt not on…y have a Word for God, but a Work for God; a Bell, a Pomegranate, a Word, and a Work.

6. The High Prieſt muſt be heard when he goeth into the Sanctuary; ſignifying, ſaith Dr. Taylor the Power of Chriſt, our High Prieſt's perpetual Interceſſion, being entered into the true Sanctuary, viz. Heaven it ſelf for us.

As touching the Miter, or Bonnet upon the Prieſt's Head, made of blew Silk, and fine Linnen, like to an half Coronet, beautified with a Golden Plate, on which was written Holineſs to the Lord. 1. The Miter might not only ſignify God's covering and protecting our Head the Lord Jeſus, and us in him, but alſo his Kingly Dignity. 2. The Golden Plate in which was written Holineſs to the Lord, figured forth in a moſt conſpicuous manner; that moſt divine and perfect Holineſs of the Lord our Righteouſneſs, the Holineſs of his Perſon, the Holineſs of his Nature, the Holineſs of all his Actions and Paſſions; his Holineſs, who is the Cauſe, Stream, and Original of all our Holineſs, that is accepted of God.

Fourthly, The Prieſt was a Type of Chriſt in the Execution of his Office.

1. The Prieſt muſt kill the Sacrifices, and none but he; ſignifying Jeſus Chriſt's vo…untary Action,Joh. 10.18.John 10:18 in laying down his Life for us, none could take it away from him; he was as well the Prieſt as the Sacrifice.

p. 4232. The Prieſt offered the Blood of the Sacrifices to God, and ſprinkled it on the Alter; no Man might offer his …wn Sacrifice, but he muſt bring it to the Prieſt:Lev. 7.4.Lev 7:4 figuring there was no coming to God but by Chriſt, who offered up his own Blood to atone for our Sins; no other can offer any Sacrifice to take away Sin, but him alone.

3. The Prieſt prepared the Body of the Sacrifice, fley'd it, divided it into ſeveral parts,Lev. 1.6.Lev 1:6 waſhed the Intrails, put Fire unto the Burnt-Offerings, conſumed the Fat, caſt the Filth and Dung into the pl…ce of Aſhes, &c. ſignifying that Chriſt alone did the whole work of our Redemption, he ſuffered the heat of God's Wrath and Juſtice, he puts away all our Filth, and covers it in his own Grave, and waſheth us in the Fountain of his own Blood, &c.

4. The Prieſt was to teach the People, The Prieſt's Lips muſt preſerve Knowledg, Mal. 2.7.Mal 2:7and thou ſhalt ſeek the Law at his Mouth; this figured forth Chriſt in his Prophetical Office, who is the great Doctor and Teacher of God's Mind and Will to the Children of Men, 'tis he who hath the Tongue of the L…arned, ſo that never Man ſpake like him,Pſal. 45.2.Ps 45:2 it is he who hath the Words of everlaſting Life.

5. The Prieſts were to preſerve the Oyl for Lights, and the Incenſe,Luk. 24.50.Luke 24:50 and for the daily Meat-Offering, and the anointing Oyl, &c. ſignifying that Jeſus Chriſt is the Preſerver of all Grace, in and for his Church, he only watcheth for the ſafety of his People, he preſerves the light of Grace and good Works in us, and the Oyl of Gladneſs from decaying in our Lamps and Veſſels.

There were ſome Actions more peculiar to the High Prieſt.

1. He muſt daily dreſs the holy Lamps and Lights, Morning and Evening,Lev. 24.2, 3.Lev 24:2Lev 24:3 before the Lord, to preſerve the Lights from going out: So Chriſt preſerves the Light of his Word and Goſpel from being put out, tho Men and Devils with all their Might have endeavoured to do it.

2. He muſt week…y make the Shew-Bread, and ſet it before the Lord continually and,Exod. 25.30.Exod 25:30 more expreſly, every Sabbath he muſt ſet on the Table twelve Loaves, according to the number of the Tribes of Iſrael, and take the old away, &c. In this he was a Type of Chriſt, who ſets himſelf continually in the Miniſtry of the Word (as the Subſtance and Anti-type of the Shew-Bread) before the Children of Men, eſpecially to feed and ſtrengthen his own Children, nay an… brings forth freſh Food, new Bread for them every Sabbath.

3. He muſt yearly (and that in the day of Expiation) go into the Holy of Holies,Exod. 30.10. Lev. 16.2.Exod 30:10Lev 16:2 to make an Atonement for himſelf, for his Houſe, and for all the People, but not without Blood; ſignifyi…g that Chriſt by one alone Sacrifice of himſ…lf, hath opened the Sanctuary of H…aven, and by his Aſcenſion hath made entrance into it on our behalf, and there appears be…ore God once for all to make Interceſſion for us. The Prieſt went alone without any Attendants:Heb. 10.12, 19Heb 10:12Heb 10:19 So Chriſt hath trod the Wine-Preſs alone, no Competitor, no Companion h…th he in this work, and now pleads alone, as our own, and only Mediator, by virtue of his own Blood, at the Father's right Hand; There is one (that is but one) Mediator, between God and Man, &c.

4. The High Prieſt continually was to decide the higheſt Controverſies, he muſt judg between the cl…an and the unclean, he muſt put the one out, and receive the other into the Congregation; ſignifying that Chriſt only, Chriſt alone is the Supream judg of all Controverſies, 'tis his Word only that can decide the Caſe, who is clean, and who unclean, who is to be put out, and who to be taken into his Church.

The Tabernacle, and what it was the Type of.

THe Tabernacle in ſome reſpect, according to the Learned, was a Type of Chriſt's Human Nature.

1. It was exceeding glorious within, all the inward parts thereof were overlaid with pure Gold. This might ſignify how the Human Nature of the Son of God was covered with the Diety; that being the true Tabernacle that God hath pitched, and not Man. Saint John ſaith, The Word dwelt (or tabernacled) amongſt us, (ſpeaking of his being in our Fleſh) or taking upon him our Nature, it being conceived by the Holy Ghoſt, and not erected by Man.

2. The Tabernacle was the place where God met with his People; now God meets with his People in Chriſt 'tis in and through him, we come to know or have the true Revelation of his Will, and enjoy his gracious Preſence, &c. Thoſe who would be accepted with God, and worſhip him aright, muſt wait at the door of this Spiritual Tabernacle.

Others underſtand by the Tabernacle, the Church, or Myſtical Body of Chriſt, wherein God graciouſly dwells, and hath promiſed alſo to meet his People.

p. 4241. It was moveable, ſignifying the troubleſome State of God's People, whilſt they paſs through the Wilderneſs of this World.

2. The Tabernacle had three places. 1. The outward Court, wherein ſtood the brazen Altar. 2. The Holy Place. 3. The Holieſt of all. In the firſt, it typifies forth the viſible or outward Form of the Church, in reſpect of the external Exerciſe of Religion and Worſhip, hither the common People may come. The ſecond typified out the Spiritual State, or more cloſe and holy Fellowſhip of the Church, which none have admittance into, but ſincere and ſanctified Perſons, who feed upon the Spiritual and true Shew-Bread, Jeſus Chriſt. The third typified Heaven it ſelf, or the Church of God triumphant, where Chriſt is ſet down in Glory, at the Father's right hand, to intercede for us.

3. The Entry to the Holieſt of all, was by the Holy Place, and to the Holy place, was by the outer Court, &c. So our Entry into Heaven, is by being Members of the viſible Church, through Faith, and a good Conſcience. He that would enter into the Holieſt of all, muſt firſt be Holy; and he that would come into a State of true Holineſs, and Communion with God and his People, muſt learn to know where the Candleſtick and true Shew-Bread ſtands, which is the viſible Church.

4. You read of the fixed Pillars of the Holy Place; they might ſignify the Holy Apoſtles of Jeſus …hriſt, and his faithful Miniſters, who help to ſupport the Spiritual Structure, the Church, as Pillars do ſupport a Houſe, &c.

5. The divers Ornaments and Inſtruments thereof; might ſignify the diverſity of Spiritual Gifts and Graces in the Goſpel-Church; the Tabernacle was exceeding glorious within, and all the inward parts thereof were overlaid with pure Gold:Exod. 35. Pſal. 45.Exod 35Ps 45 So inwardly, the Church of God is very beautiful, the King's Daughter is all glorious within.

6. The ſeveral cov…rings thereof; typified the Lord's ſure and ſafe Protection of his Church, by his own immediate Power and gracious miniſtration of Angels.

7. Gold within, and Skins without; might ſignify, tho the Church is glorious within, yet outwardly, to the ſight and view of carnal Men, ſhe hath no Beauty, but is look'd upon as contemptible.

8. The Tabernacle, and all the Inſtruments thereof, yea, the very Aſh-Pans, and Snuffers of the Candleſti…k, muſt be made according to the Pattern ſhewed in the Mount; which figured forth,Exod. 25.40.Exod 25:40 that the Church of God, and all the exerciſe of Worſhip that is therein, whether Doctr…ne or Diſcipline, muſt be exactly according to the expreſs written Word; nothing muſt be a…ded to, nor diminiſhed from, no Alterations one way or other muſt be made.

9. The voluntary Oblation of the People to build the Tabernacle; ſignifies how willing Chriſtians ſhould be to contribute of their outward Subſtance to uphold God's Church, and the publick Worſhip thereof.

10. The glorious Door of the Tabernacle; might be a Figure of Chriſt, who ſaith, I am the Door; Joh. 10.7.John 10:7'tis by him we enter into the Kingdom of Grace and Glory.

The Veil of the Holieſt, Exod. 26.31. and what it figured forth.

IT was glorious, of Embroidered Work; this ſaith Guild, ſignified the Body of Chriſt, filled with the fulneſs of God,Heb. 7.26.Heb 7:26 or beautified with all the moſt excellent and Heavenly Graces of the Spirit.

Joh. 1.51.John 1:51II. It was repleniſhed and wrought full of Cherubims; noting thereby that ſerviceable and ready attendance of the Angels on Chriſt's Natural and Myſtical Body.

III. It was born up by glorious and coſtly Pillars, overlaid with Gold, on Sockets of Silver; to ſhew that the Humanity of Chriſt (eſpecially in his Sufferings) ſhould be born up by his Deity, which his Manhood overveiled.

IV. By the Veil only, there was entry into the Holieſt place of all: So by the Veil, that is to ſay, the Fl…ſh of Chriſt, w…ich was rent (as it were) upon the Croſs, a new and living way is made for us to the Father.Heb. 10.20.Heb 10:20

p. 425The Ark a Type of Chriſt.

THe Ark was an aſſurance of God's Preſence amongſt his People: So Chriſt is the Cauſe and Aſſurance, that God in a gracious way is preſent with us.

II. Where the Ark was, there it was lawful to offer Sacrifice, and no where elſe: which might ſhew that our acceptance in God's Sight, is through Jeſus Chriſt. If Chriſt dwell not in our Hearts by Faith, if we have not the Ark with us, Chriſt with us, God will not accept of our Prayers nor Service.

III. In the Ark was the Pot of Manna; to ſhew, that in Chriſt is the Life, Comfort, and Spiritual Nouriſhment for our Souls.

IV. The Ark had a Crown of Gold round about it; ſignifying the Majeſty of Chriſt's Kingdom, or his Regal Power.

V. The two Tables were in the Ark, the Ark kept them: which might ſignify Chriſt's keeping the Law perfectly for us, and deliver us thereby from the Curſe of it.

VI. When the Ark was ſet in the Temple of Dagon, Dagon fell down and broke to pieces: So when Chriſt, and his Truth, are ſet up in a Man's Heart, or a Nation, Sin and Idolatry will go down.

VII. Where the Ark was, there was the Glory of God; and when that departed, the Glory of God departed: So where Chriſt's bleſſed Truth and Goſpel is, there is the Glory of God, but when Chriſt leaves a People, takes away his Goſpel, the Glory of God goes from that People.

Some run a Parallel between the Church and the Ark; others between the Publick Worſhip of God and it: But in my Judgment, it more clearly was a Type of Chriſt, which may comprehend much of what they ſay in reſpect of other things.

The Mercy-Seat, Exod. 25.17. a Type of Chriſt.

IT was called the Mercy-Seat, or, as Ainſworth gives it from the Hebrew Word, a Propitiation covering; this, ſaith the Apoſtle applyeth to Chriſt, called God's Propitiation;1 Joh. 2.2.1 John 2:2 'tis in Chriſt Mercy is truly ſeated; and 'tis he that hath made a Propitiation for our Sins.

II. It was the Cover of the Ark where the two Tables lay: So Chriſt is the true Cover,Rom. 3.Rom 3 and Deliverer from the Curſe and Accuſation of the Law.

III. It was of pure Gold, noting the ſpotleſs Holineſs of Chriſt.

IV. Upon the Mercy-Seat were two Cherubims; theſe Cherubims ſignifyed the holy Angels, they ſtretched their Wings on high, covering or ſhadowing ſo the Mercy-Seat. This Word is uſed for Protection or Defence from Evil, ſaith learned Ainſworth. And doubtleſs, it might ſignify the uſefulneſs of Angels in Chriſt's Spiritual Kingdom; they looked down upon the Mercy-Seat, ſignifying the Myſtery of Chriſt's Incarnation, or God manifeſted in the Fleſh, which things the Angels deſired to look into; hence the Apoſtle ſaith in another place,1 Pet. 1.1 Pet 1 He was ſeen of Angels, ſeen with Delight and Admiration. Some by the Mercy-Seat and Cherubims, underſtand the Holy Trinity in Unity, viz. By the Mercy-Seat, being a Figure of …hriſt; and the two Cherubims, the Father and the Holy Ghoſt; and by the two Cherubims at the end of the Mercy-Seat, they underſtand Chriſt's ſtanding between God and and the Rigour of his Juſtice, God looking on the Law, through Chriſt, as fulfilled by him, for us; and from hence communing with us: But that the Father ſhould be repreſented to us in the Figure of one of the Cherubims; I ſee no ground for it, forasmuch as we read of no Similitude of the Father, ſave the Perſon of Chriſt only. So Deut. 4.15.

The Table of Shew-Bread, a Type of Chriſt.

IT was covered over with Gold, and a Crown about it; noting ſaith Guild, the Purity of Chriſt's Humanity, with the Glory of his Deity, and Majeſty of his Kingdom.

II. It had Food (called Shew-Bread) ſet upon it, which none were to eat of but the Prieſt; only ſignifying that Spiritual Nouriſhment which is in Chriſt, the Bread of Life, which none receive or partake of, but Believers only, or the Royal Prieſthood of the Faithful.

III. The Bread was always to be upon the Table; ſignifying, in Chriſt there is Food continually for our Souls.

p. 426IV. There was much Bread, twelve Cakes, or ſquare Loaves, &c. ſignifying, in Chriſt there is Food and Nouriſhment enough, for all who ſee a neceſſity of him; or it doth ſhew how plentifully God feeds his Elect; his poor ſhall not want Bread, his Table is always ſpread, always richly and abundantly furniſhed.

The Candleſtick a Type of Chriſt, and of his Myſtical Body.

IT was the only thing that held the Light, which enlightned the Sanctuary: So from C riſt all the Light of Grace and …piritual Gifts come, for the uſe and benefit of his Church.

II. It had ſeven Lamps, to ſignify that perfection of Light that is in Chriſt.

III. It was placed in the Sanctuary: So is Chriſt as a glorious Light placed in his Church, or Spiritual Sanctuary; Out of Zion the Perfection of Beauty, God hath ſhined. Some by the Lamps, underſtand the Miniſters of the G…ſpel were ſignified.

IV. It had an upright Stem, which bore the many Branches that iſſued or proceeded from the ſame: typifying Chriſt Jeſus that true and bleſſed Stalk and Fountain of Light, from whom all Light floweth, and who bears up and keeps conſtant in the Truth, all the Branches, and true Light-Bearers of his Word.Rev. 1.20.Rev 1:20

V. The Branches were adorned with Bowls, Knobs and Flowers, &c. So are the Miniſters of his Goſpel, or true Spiritual Light-Bearers, with many rare and moſt excellent Graces and Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

VI. Aaron dreſſed thoſe Lamps, and renewed their Oyl daily: So our High Prieſt Jeſus Chriſt, is the only Enlightner and Fitter of his faithful Miniſters. That they may ſhine more clearly, and be the greater Ornament to his Church, 'tis he that ſupplies them continually with his Spirit, and the ſaving Graces thereof.

VII. The Candleſtick had Snuffers, and Snuff Diſhes of pure Gold; which might figure forth the Good and Godly Diſcipline of the C…urch, whereby thoſe evil Perſons who hinder the Peace and Glory of it, are taken away by Excommunication.

The Altar of Perfume, Exod. 30.1. to 13. a Type of Chriſt.

THe Altar was made of Shittim Greek, incorruptible Wood, or Wood that never rots, overlaid with Gold, and having a Crown about it (as had the Ark): this Altar ſignified Chriſt in both his Natures, his Deity yeilding Glory to his Humanity, and now crown'd with Glory and Majeſty at God's right Hand, where he abides for ever incorruptible, &c.

II. The Altar had Horns on the four Corners thereof; overlaid with Gold, which were not only for Ornament,Ezek. 43.16. Heb. 3.4.Ezek 43:16Heb 3:4 but to keep things from falling off the Altar, for the Horns were upward: And Horns uſually ſignify Power and Might; theſe four Horns, ſaith the learned Ainſworth, ſignified the Power and Glory of Chriſt's Prieſthood, for the Salvation of his Church, gathered from the four Corners of the Earth.

III. The Incenſe was only to be offered upon this Altar; to ſhew that all our Prayers and Services muſt be performed in Chriſt's Name,Re…. 8.3, 4, 5. or offered up upon the Golden Altar of his Mediation.

IV. The Incenſe was to be firſt beaten, made fit, and well prepared, before it was to be put on the Altar;Pſal. 41.2. Pſal. 51.Ps 41:2Ps 51 noting how our Prayers (which are compared to Incenſe) ought to proceed from a humble, contrite and broken Spirit, which we offer up in the Name of Jeſus Chriſt.

V. The Incenſe was kindled by Fire upon the Altar: So muſt our Prayers be holy and fervent; we muſt pray with much Zeal, or be ſet on Fire by the Spirit and powerful Heat and Operation thereof, if we would have them accepted upon the Golden Altar, &c.

Rev. 8.3, 4, 5.Rev 8:3Rev 8:4Rev 8:5VI. The Incenſe was offered up by the Prieſt: So are the Prayers of all the Saints made acceptable to the Father, through the Oblation and Interceſſion of our High Prieſt.

VII. No ſtrange Incenſe was to be offered upon this Altar. This figured, the Prayers of the Saints muſt be according to the Will of God,Mat. 21.22. 1 Joh. 5.14. Rom. 8.26.Matt 21:221 John 5:14Rom 8:26 by his Spirit, and in Faith, not in a vain or formal manner, after the Tradition of Man; we muſt not intermix them with any Superſtitious and Idolatrous Devices, or Human Inventions, we muſt offer up no ſtrange Prayer, no Prayer to Saints nor Angels.

p. 4278. The Perfume was to be perpetually before the Lord; which ſignified not only the continual exerciſe of Prayer, which daily we ſhould uſe,Heb. 7.25.Heb 7:25 but alſo the perpetual Interceſſion of our Saviour, in the Heavens, for us.

9. The High Prieſt only made this Perfume, and it might not be applyed to any other uſe, than to burn before the Lord; teaching us that Chriſt only gives Direction how we ſhould pray, and that we ſhould in Prayer only deſign the Glory of God.

10. After the clearing of the Lamps of the Candleſtick, Evening and Morning, then the Incenſe was burnt, ſhewing that all our Prayers and Duties muſt be according to the Directions of God's Word and Spirit.

11. The Incenſe was made of divers Spices;Pſal. 51.Ps 51 So muſt the Prayers of the Godly be ſeaſoned with divers Graces, viz. true Repentance, lively Faith, and unfeigned Love.

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 we muſt always have an Eye to Chriſt in our Prayers, who is the true Mercy-Seat, we muſt come to God by him, &c.

13. Once a Year the Altar was ſprinkled with the Blood of the Expiatory Sacrifice; ſignifying how Chriſt is, by ſhedding of his Blood, conſecrated our bleſſed Mediator; and that no Prayer is acceptable to God, but through Faith, in the Blood of Chriſt.

The Altar of Burnt-Offering, Exod. 27.1. to 9. a Type of Chriſt.

Parallels.

ALtar in Hebrew, Mizbeach; in Greek, Thuſiaſterion; Ainſworth.ſo named of Sacrifices offered thereon: it was anointed, dedicated, ſanctfied, to be moſt holy, that it might ſanctify the Gifts offered thereon: This Altar and Sacrifice, ſignified Jeſus Chriſt, ſanctifying himſelf for his Church and People, that ſo he might ſanctify them.

II. This Altar was but one, and in one place, and the Sacrifice only to be offered upon it; ſignifying thereby that we have but one Altar of Redemption and Salvation, viz. Jeſus Chriſt alone; who only once, and in one place, offered up a ſufficient and unreiterable Sacrifice for the Sins of Mankind.

III. This Altar had four Horns alſo: [See Altar of Incenſe.]

IV. It had a brazen Grate in the midſt of it, which let the Aſhes and like things fall through, &c. whereon the Fire was put, which might ſignify two things. 1. The Humanity of our Saviour, who bore the Fire of God's Wrath for our Sins; thus Guild. 2.Iſa. 53.12.Isa 53:12 It ſignifieth, ſaith Ainſworth, the place wherein the Holy Fire always burneth; that is, the Heart which ſuſtaineth alſo the Sacrifice,2 Tim. 1.3. Rom. 1.1, 2. Heb. 7.14.2 Tim 1:3Rom 1:1Rom 1:2Heb 7:14 and where all Aſhes and Excrements of Corruption are inwardly conveyed away, as they are diſcovered by the Word and Spirit of God; as alſo our Sanctification by Affliction.

V. In that the Altar was to be made of Shittim Wood, and overlaid with Braſs, that it might endure the Fire; it might figure out the Human Nature of Chriſt, ſupported or ſuſtained by the Diety, to endure God's Wrath for our Sins.

VI. They that ſerved at the Altar, lived of the Altar: So they who preach the Goſpel, ſhould live of the Goſpel.

Diſparity.

THE Altar was one thing, and the Sacrifice another: But Chriſt is both the Altar, Sacrifice, and Sacrificer too; he offered up his Body by the Eternal Spirit, as a Sacrifice acceptable to God the Father.

The Brazen Laver, Exod. 30.18. to 25. what it was a Type of.

THE Brazen Laver ſerved for the Prieſt-hood to waſh their Hands and Feet in, before they miniſtred before the Lord; typifying that inward waſhing by Chriſt's Blood, wherewith all the Holy Prieſthood of Chriſt muſt be ſanctified in Heart and Life, before their Services can be accepted in the ſight of God; and that none ought to miniſter the Word of Life but Godly Perſons, who are waſhed in the Laver of Regeneration:Pſal. 50.Ps 50 Ʋnto the wicked God ſaith, what haſt thou to do to take my Words into thy Mouth? &c.

p. 428II. After the Prieſts had waſhed themſelves clean, and arrayed themſelves, they entred into the holy Place: So after the Godly are inwardly waſhed by the Blood of Chriſt, and have received by Faith his Righteouſneſs to adorn them, they become fit Members of the true Goſpel-Church.

III. They ſhall waſh themſelves, ſaith the Lord, leſt they die; to ſhew, that all Perſons muſt be purged by Faith in Chriſt's Blood,Mark 16.16.Mark 16:16 or die eternally.

IV. He that toucheth (or waſheth) in the Laver, it being anointed with the holy Oil, (as all other Things in the holy, and moſt holy Place were) ſhall be holy, ſaith the Lord; ſignifying, that all they who by Faith touch the Lord Jeſus, who is anointed with the Oil of Gladneſs above his Fellows, ſhall be ſpiritually ſanctified, accepted, and accounted holy before the Lord likewiſe.

The Sacrifice of Beaſts a Type of Chriſt.

THe Beaſts that were appointed for Sacrifice were to have Horns, ſignifying the Kingly and Prieſtly Office of Chriſt; Horns (as we have elſewhere ſhewn) being a Symbol of Power, &c.

II. They were to be of a tame ſort, (not wild and ſavage Beaſts, who by force are brought to the Slaughter); ſignifying the Meekneſs and Mildneſs of Jeſus Chriſt, who was patient like a Lamb led to the Slaughter.Iſa. 53.Isa 53

III. They muſt be of the Male Sort, which generally are the ſtrongeſt; ſignifying the Excellency and Strength of Jeſus Chriſt.

IV. They ought to be without blemiſh, and the beſt of the Flock or Herd, and preſented of voluntary Will; noting two Things, (1.) That Chriſt ſhould be perfectly holy, and that he ſhould willingly lay down his Life. (2) That we ſhould dedicate to God the beſt of our Days, Time, and Strength, and not offer unto the Lord a corrupt Thing; and alſo perform all our Services to him with a free and willing Mind.

V. They were to be preſented at the Door of the Tabernacle, to be ſlain; ſignifying, that Chriſt s Blood makes our entry into the Church of God here, and into Heaven it ſelf hereafter.

VI. They muſt lay their hands upon the Head of the Beaſt, who brought him; noting thereby, our Sins being laid upon Jeſus Chriſt; and that we muſt lay the hand of Faith upon him, if we would have Benefit by his Death.

VII. Then the Burnt-Offering was ſlain; ſignifying, that ſo it behoved Chriſt, the great Anti-type, to be ſlain or crucified for our Sins.

Mark 16.15. M…t. 28.18, 19.Mark 16:15VIII. The Blood thereof then was ſprinkled about the Altar; noting the All-ſufficiency of Chriſt's Death, and Plenty of his Bloodſhed, with the large ſpreading or preaching thereof univerſally throughout the whole World.

IX. The Skin thereof was plucked off, and the Fleſh cut in pieces; thereby ſhewing the Grievouſneſs of Chriſt's Sufferings.

X. The Body, the Head, and the Fat, and all was laid on the Fire; ſignifying how Chriſt ſhould ſuffer for us both in Body and Soul:Iſa. 53.12.Isa 53:12 My Soul is exceeding ſorrowful, even unto Death.

XI. This Burnt-Offering was called a ſweet Savour unto the Lord, which in Chriſt's Death is ſolely and only accompliſhed; for 'tis thereby God's Wrath is appeaſed, and his Juſtice ſatisfied.

XII. The Aſhes were to be carried without the Hoſt, and put into a clean Place; ſhadowing thereby, how Chriſt ſhould be buried without the Gates of Jeruſalem, in a Tomb wherein never Man lay, and that his Body ſhould not ſee Corruption.

XIII. The Fire which conſumed the Burnt-Offering came down from Heaven; ſignifying, that that Wrath which ſeized on Jeſus Chriſt in the Garden, and on the Croſs, came from Heaven, or that it was God's Wrath, due to us for our Sins, that conſumed him. Or, as others (it may be on better reaſon) give it, that that which moved Chriſt to ſuffer for Mankind, was wholly his heavenly, ſacred, and divine Love.

XIV. This Fire was to be continually upon the Altar, ſignifying the Unchangeableneſs of Chriſt's Love to his Elect, and rec…nt Virtue of his Death and Merits.

p. 429The Burnt-Offering of Fowls, Levit. 1.14. a Type of Chriſt.

THe Fowls that were appointed for Burnt-Offerings, were to be Turtles or Pigeons; ſignifying the Meekneſs and Innocency of Chriſt.

II. The Neck of the Fowl was to be pinched with the Nail, that the Blood might go out, but not that the Head ſhould be pluck'd off from the Body; ſignifying how Chriſt ſhould die, 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,Joh. 14.John 14 be taken from his Church, but ſhould riſe again, and be with them by his Spirit forever.

III. The Blood thereof was ſtrained or preſſed out at the ſide of the Altar, before it was pluck'd, and laid upon the Altar to be burned; ſignifying thereby the ſtraining or preſſing out of Chriſt's Blood in his grievous Agony in the Garden, before he was taken,Luke 24.44.Luke 24:44 and ſtripp'd to be crucified, &c.

The Daily Sacrifice a Type of Chriſt.

THe Daily Sacrifice was a Lamb: So our Saviour, not daily, but once for all was offered unto the Father himſelf, as a Lamb without ſpot.

II. It was ſlain in the Morning, and in the Evening; to ſhew, that Chriſt was a Lamb ſlain from the Morning of the Creation, or in the Decree of God, from the Foundation of the World, tho not actually till the Evening of the World, or latter Days.

III. It was to be offered up with fine Flower, beaten Oil, and Wine; to ſhew, that Chriſt by his Death and Oblation becomes not only a Redemption for us, but alſo ſpiritual Food, Gladneſs; and cheering Comfort.

IV. Where this Sacrifice was offered,Exod. 24.42.Exod 24:42 the Lord promiſed and appointed to ſpeak unto Iſrael, and ſhew himſelf; ſignifying, that in Chriſt, and through his Death and Bloodſhed, the new Appointment, or Covenant of his Grace, and Manifeſtation of his Love and Favour, is eſtabliſhed to his Church, and faithful People.

The Sin-Offering a Type of Chriſt.

THe Blood of the Sin-Offering was to be poured out; ſhewing how the Blood of Jeſus Chriſt, our true Sin-Offering, ſhould be poured forth.

II. The Prieſt (ſaith the Lord) ſhall dip his Finger in the Blood of the Beaſt, 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 9.29.Heb 9:29

III. The Prieſt ſhall bring in the Blood of the Bullock into the Tabernacle of the Congregation; ſhewing thereby, how Chriſt ſhould enter into Heaven, by his own Blood,Heb. 9.1….Heb 9:1 having obtained eternal Redemption for us.

IV. The Prieſt was to take ſome of the Blood,Mark 16.15. Mat. 28.Mark 16:15Matt 28 and put it upon the four Horns of the Altar; ſignifying thereby, that the preaching Remiſſion of Sins by the Atonement of Chriſt's Blood, ſhould be proclaimed to the four Corners of the Earth.

V. The Bodies of thoſe Beaſts, whoſe Blood was brought into the Sanctuary by the High-Prieſt, was burnt without the Hoſt or Camp; ſignifying, that Chriſt ſhould ſuffer without the Gate; teaching us alſo to go forth into a publick Profeſſion,Heb. 13.11, 12.Heb 13:11Heb 13:12 and bear his Reproach.

VI. The Prieſt was to eat the Sin-Offering in the holy Place, whoſe Blood was not brought into the Tabernacle of the Congregation; ſignifying, that Jeſus Chriſt doth not only reconcile us to God, but alſo feed and nouriſh the Souls of all his Royal Prieſthood, unto eternal Life.

VII. The Prieſt ſhall make Atonement; ſtill this is repeated, always ſignifying, that 'tis Chriſt, our High-Prieſt, and his Sacrifice only, that makes a real Atonement and Reconciliation for our Sins.

p. 430The Meat-Offering, Lev. 2. what it was a Type of.

THe Meat-Offerings, as Ainſworth obſerves, were nine, and all of them came to the Altar: (1.) The poor Man's Meat-Off…ring, Lev. 5.11. (2.) The Jealouſy-Offering, Numb. 5.15. (3.) The Meat Offering of Initiation, which every Prieſt offered when he firſt entred into his Service. Levit. 8.26, 28. (4.) The Meat-Offering which the High-Prieſt offered every day. Lev. 6.20. (5.) The Meat-Offering of fine Flower. (6.) The Meat-Offering baked on a Plate. (7.) In a Frying-Pan. (8.) In an Oven. (9.) Wafers.

1. The Minchah, or Meat-Offering (ſaith he) was primarily a Figure of Chriſt's Oblation,Eph. 5.2.Eph 5:2 who gave himſelf for us, an Oblation and Sacrifice to God, for a ſweet-ſmelling Sav…ur. Sacrifice and Oblation (Minchah) thou wouldeſt not; but a Body haſt thou prepared me, &c. Above, Heb. 10.5, 8, 9, 10.Heb 10:5Heb 10:8Heb 10:9Heb 10:10when he ſaid, Sacrifice and Oblation, and Burnt-Offerings for Sin, thou wouldeſt not, &c. Then ſaid he, Lo, I come to do thy Will, O God, &c. by which Will we are ſanctified through the Offering of Chriſt once for all. So that in the Oblation of Chriſt's Body, this Legal Service was accompliſhed and ended.

2. It figured (ſaith he) the Perſons of Chriſtians, who through him are cleanſed and ſanctified, to be pure Oblations unto God.

3. It figured (ſaith he the Fruits of Grace and good Works, that Chriſtians are to perform both towards God and Men. (1.) Towards God: Let the lifting up of my Hands, ſaith David, Pſal. 141.2.Ps 141:2be as the Evening Minchah (or Oblation) So when God told the Jews, I will not accept a Minchah, (or Meat-Offering) at your Hands; he addeth, For from the riſing of the Sun, Mal. 1.10, 11.Mal 1:10Mal 1:11even to the going down of the ſame, my Name ſhall be great among the Gentiles, and in every Place Incenſe ſhall be off…red unto my Name, and a pure Meat-Offering: Which is fulfilled, when Men pray every where, lifting up holy Hands, &c. (2.) Towards Men; ſee Heb. 13.16. Phil. 4.18.

4. All the Meat Offerings were of Wheaten Flower, except the Jealouſy-Offering, and the waved Sheaf, yea, and ought to be of fine Flower; ſignifying the Purity and Perfection of Chriſt, as alſo that we ſhould offer our beſt Things to the Lord.

Eph. 5 2. Rom. 12.1.Eph 5:2Rom 12:15. Oil and Incenſe was put thereon: The Oil (ſaith he) ſignified the Graces and Comforts of the Holy-Ghoſt; and the Incenſe or Frankincenſe ſhewed how acceptable Saints and their Services are unto the Lord.

6. It muſt be brought to the Prieſt, and he ſhall bring it to the Altar; ſhadowing, that 'tis by Chriſt, and his Oblation, that we and our Works and Duties are accepted of God.

7. That which was burnt thereof was a Memorial, and ſweet Savour before the Lord; ſignifying, that the Death of Chriſt, and his Merits, ſhould be an eternal Memorial before his Father, to be merciful unto us.

8. It muſt be without Leaven, to ſhew, that Chriſt was without Sin, and that we muſt worſhip God in Sincerity,2 Cor. 5.9.2 Cor 5:9 without Malic… in our Hearts, and without Hypocriſy.

9. All Meat-Offerings were to be ſeaſoned with Salt, ſignifying thereby, that as Salt ſeaſoneth, and ke…peth from Corruption; ſo Chriſt ſeaſoneth us, and all our Services, and makes them acceptable to God; and that his Grace preſerveth us from ſpiritual Corruption.

10. The Prieſt and his Sons ſhall eat (ſaith the Lord) of the Meat-Offering in the holy Place, without Leaven. Thus, ſaith Ainſworth, the Meat-Offering ſignified the Maintenance and Livelihood of God's Miniſters. This is to be underſtood of the Meat-Offering alone; but the Meat and Drink-Offerings added to other Sacrifices, were not to be eaten, but burnt, and poured all upon the Altar, &c. before the Lord; which figured forth (ſaith he) the Graces and good Works whereby we honour Chriſt, and relieve his poor Saints; as alſo our Communion with Chriſt and his People in his Houſe, and bleſſed Participation of his Death.

11. It muſt have no Honey in it; tho Honey be ſweet, and contrary to the Nature of ſour Leaven, yet being much eaten, it breedeth Loathſomneſs, and is not good, but turneth to Choler, &c. Both theſe were forbidden in this Sacrifice, viz. both Leaven and Honey; to ſignify the Perfection of Chriſt, and the excellent State of Believers in him, as they are ſincere, and without guile, before the Throne of God and the Lamb. Beſides, it may ſignify, that there is enough in Chriſt alone, without the Sweets of carnal Delights, to ſatiſfy a gracious Heart.

p. 431The Peace-Offering, and what it was a Type of, Levit. 3.

IN many things this Offering was alike with the Rites of the Burnt, or Sin-Offering, and much of the ſame Signification; and therefore we ſhall only ſpeak to it wherein it differed from them.

His Oblation, or his Korban, which the Greeks tranſlate Gift; and ſo Korban is by the Evangeliſt expounded, Mark 7.11. Peace-Offering, or Pay-Offering: So Ainſworth, (Hebr.) a Sacrifice of Payments, or of Pacification, &c. whereby Men paid unto God Confeſſion and Thanks for their Peace and Proſperity: Thy Vows are upon me, O God, Pſal. 56.13.Ps 56:13I will pay Confeſſions unto thee. Theſe Sacrifices were of ſundry ſorts, either for Confeſſion or Thankſgivings, Levit. 7.11, 12.

1. The Peace-Offering was to be eaten the ſame day, which might ſignify how it behoveth us to haſten, and not delay to come to Chriſt, and keep God's Commandments; or,Pſal. 119.60. Heb. 3.12, 13.Ps 119:60Heb 3:12Heb 3:13 as Ainſworth hath it, with ſpeed, whilſt it is called to day, to be Partakers of Chriſt, eating his Fleſh by Faith▪ and every day to be thankful to God for all his Mercies: If any of the Peace-Offering be eaten at all on the third Day, it ſhall not (ſaith the Lord) be accepted, neither ſhall it be imputed to him that offereth it; it ſhall be an Abomination, and the Soul that eateth it, ſhall bear his Iniquity. Which may ſhew us what a dangerous thing it is to defer or put off a hearty cloſing in with Chriſt to an after-Time, &c. On the third Day, what remained was to be burnt, which Ainſworth ſaith, chiefly ſignified Ch…iſt's riſing from the Dead on the third Day, to aboliſh all Legal Offerings.

2. The Peace-Offerings were to be eaten with Cakes of leavened Bread, and yet with Bread unleavened: The Bread brought with the Sacrifice of Confeſſion, as you have it in Maim. Treatiſe of Offering, was thus prepared: He took twenty Tenths (or Bottles) of fine Flower, and made of them ten Bottles leavened, and ten unleavened; the ten that were leavened, he made of them ten Cakes; and the ten that were unleavened, he made of them thirty Cakes, equally of every ſort, viz, ten Cakes baked in the Oven, ten Cakes haſtily fried, &c. And the Prieſt took one of all four Cakes, one of every ſort, &c. Leaven, as it figured Corruption of Nature, Hypocriſy, or Malice, as 'tis noted by Ainſworth, was uſually forbidden in all Sacrifices; but yet Leaven in the Sacrifice of Thankſgiving or Confeſſion was accepted, which might hold forth God's gracious acceptance of us in Chriſt, being ſincere, (ſignified by the unleavened Cakes) notwithſtanding our manyfold C…rruptions and Infirmities, figured by the leavened Cakes. Or, as that learned Author notes, to ſignify how careful we ſhould be to prepare our ſelves, Leaven being uſed ſometimes in a good ſence, denoting Grace;See Ainſworth on Levit 7.13.Lev 7:13 and alſo to teach us to temper our Joys with Sorrow and Affliction… in this Life; as the Prophet's Heart (ſaith he) was leavened. Pſal. 73.21.

2. If any unclean Perſon (ſaith the Lord) eat of the Fleſh of the Peace-Offering he ſhall be cut off from his People; Levit. 7.20.Lev 7:20ſignifying the fearful Deſtruction and Puniſhment that attends all carnal Profeſſors, who dare adventure to rely upon, or partake of Chriſt,1 Cor. 11.1 Cor 11 and yet lead an unclean and wicked Life.

4. The Offerer ſhall bring the Sacrifice with his own hand: teaching us, that every one is to have a particular Faith in God for himſelf, in order to his being accepted in Jeſus Chriſt, and to be himſelf truly thankful unto God.

5. The Heave-Offering was ſo called, becauſe it was ſeparated from the reſt, and heaved up towards Heaven, and after given to the Lord; ſignifying all our Acknowledgments,Ainſworth. that all good things come down from God; and to ſhew that all our Ways ſhould tend Heavenwards, according to that of the Prophet, They ſhall dwell on high; and of Paul, Iſa. 33. Phil. 3. Guild.Isa 33Phil 3Our Converſation is in Heaven, &c. Others underſtand, it ſignified Chriſt's being lifted up upon the Croſs.

p. 432The Solemn Yearly Sacrifice of the Bullock and He-Goat, a Type of Chriſt, Levit. 16.

OF the two He-Goats it was by Lot, that the one was taken, and the other eſcaped, &c. The Manner (ſaith Ainſworth) was thus: They had two Lots, the one had written upon it, [For Jehovah]; and on the other, [For a Scape-Goat]. Now God by theſe Lots ſhewed which of the two he would have die: figuring clearly unto them, how that Jeſus Chriſt, the lively Anti-type of them was to die by God's Decree, or according to the determinate Counſel of his own Will,Acts 4.Acts 4 that we might eſcape eternal Damnation thereby.

II. He on whom the Lot fell, was made a Sin-Offering for the People; to ſignify, that Chriſt ſhould by God's Decree become an Offering or Sacrifice for our Sins.

III. The Blood of the He-Goat, as alſo the Blood of the Bullock, was brought into the Vail, and was ſprinkled upon the Mercy-Seat, on the Eaſt Side, which was towards the People: So are the Merits of the Blood of Jeſus brought within the Holieſt of all, viz. Heaven it ſelf,Heb. 9.23.Heb 9:23 before the Throne of Mercy, pleading for us.

Levit. 16.16.Lev 16:16IV. The Prieſt was to make an Atonement for the Holy-Place, becauſe of the Uncleanneſs of the Children of Iſrael, And ſo he ſhall do (ſaith the Text) for the Tabernacle of the Congregation, &c. This ſhewed the horrible Nature of Sin: For tho the People never came into the Holy-P…ace, much leſs into the Moſt Holy Place; yet ſuch was the Power of their Iniquities, that the holy Altar, Ark, and Sanctuary it ſelf was defiled in the Sight of God, and could not be cleanſed without Blood: So our Sins do defile God's Church, and his moſt holy Ordinances therein performed, ſo that neither we, nor any of our beſt Services, can meet with acceptance, but by the means of Chriſt's Blood and Merits.

V. No Man was to be in the Tabernacle, when the High-Prieſt went in to make Atonement, only the High-Prieſt himſelf, &c. plainly ſignifying, that Jeſus Chriſt, our High-Prieſt, hath no Partner with him in working our Salvation: He his own ſelf bare our Sins in his Body on the Tree, 1 Pet. 2.24.1 Pet 2:24&c.

VI. The Altar of Incenſe was ſprinkled with the Blood of the kill'd Goat, ſhadowing, that Chriſt, through the ſhedding of his own Blood, ſhould be conſecrated our Interceſſor, and by the Means and Merits thereof our Prayers ſhould be accepted.

Heb. 8.6.Heb 8:6VII. The High-Prieſt was to caſt off his glorious Garments, when he made this Atonement;Verſe 4. Phil. 2.Phil 2 ſignifying, that Chriſt ſhould be abaſed, and lay aſide (as it were) his glorious Robes, or va…l his Deity, and appear in the Form of a Servant, that ſo he might finiſh the Work of our Redemption.

VIII. The Day of Atonement ſhall (ſaith the Text) be a Sabbath for ever; ſhadowing thereby, that through the Atonement and Expiation of Chriſt, he hath obtained everlaſting Reſt for us; and that in his Death all typical Sacrifices ſhould end.

IX. Once only in a Year this Atonement was made; to ſhew, that not often, but once for ever, without repetition, Chriſt ſhould make a perfect Atonement for us by his own Blood,Heb. 9.24.Heb 9:24 and thereby enter into the higheſt Heavens, to appear in the preſence of God for us.

The Scape-Goat a Type of Chriſt, Levit. 10.20, &c.

THe Scape-Goat, called in Hebrew, Azazel, that is, the Goat gone away, &c. was ſo called, becauſe he eſcaped alive; repreſenting Chriſt Jeſus alive in his Divine Nature, tho put to death in his Humane Nature, or alive, after he roſe again from the Dead.

II. He was preſented alive, that by him Reconciliation might be made, and this after the other Goat was ſacrificed; ſignifying, acccording to the Learned, two Things: (1.) The Reſurrection of Chriſt. (2.) Our riſing with him, from the Death of Sin, to a Life of Grace, by the operation of the Spirit, &c.

III. Aaron ſhall put or lay both his Hands upon the Head of the live-Goat, and confeſs over him all the Iniquities of the Children of Iſrael, Levit. 16.21.Lev 16:21&c. and he ſhall bear them, &c. Figuring thereby, how Chriſt ſhould bear all our Sins, viz. the Puniſhment due to them: The Lord hath laid on him the Iniquities of us all.Iſa. 53.Isa 53

IV. And ſo the He-Goat was ſent into the Wilderneſs, or Land not inhabited, which the Greek calleth Abaton, wayleſs, or inacceſſible; figuring the utter aboliſhing of our p. 433Sins by Jeſus Chriſt, both from the Face of God, that ſo they may not appear before him againſt us, to condemn us, or be imputed or charged upon us, nor have any Dominion or Power over us.

They were to confeſs upon the Head of the Goat all their Iniquities; ſignifying, if we would have our Sins c…rried away, and for ever to be forgot, we muſt confeſs them, &c. By this (ſaith Ainſworth) it appeareth, that as the killed Goat figured Chriſt killed (or put to death) for our Sins; ſo this living Goat figured him alſo, who bore our Griefs, Iſa. 53.4, 5, 6.Isa 53:4Isa 53:5Isa 53:6and carried our Sorrows, &c. And becauſe Chriſt was not only to die for our Offences, but alſo to riſe again for our Juſtification; and becauſe theſe two Things could not fitly be ſhadowed by one Beaſt, which the Prieſt having killed, could not make alive again: therefore God appointed two, that in the ſlain Beaſt Chriſt's Death, and in the live Beaſt his Life and Victory might be ſhadowed. See the like Myſtery in the two Birds, for the cleanſing the Leper.

The Sacrifice of the Red Heifer, Numb. 19. a Type of Chriſt.

THe Colour of this Beaſt was red. As other Sacrifices of Beaſts prefigured Chriſt; ſo this (ſaith Ainſworth) in ſpecial figured him. Red ſignified his human Nature, and Participation of our Afflictions, and the Bloodineſs of his Agony, and grievous Paſſion.

II. She muſt be without blemiſh, and upon whom never Yoak came: This ſignified the perfect Holineſs of Chriſt, who never bore the Yoak of Sinfulneſs, nor was ſubject to the Laws or Precep…s of Man.

III. The Heifer was burned without the Hoſt, and her Blood ſprinkled ſeven times before the Tabernacle of the Congregation, which ſignified Chriſt's Suffering without the Gates of Jeruſalem.Heb. 13.11, 12.Heb 13:11Heb 13:12

Circumciſion, what it was a Type of.

CIrcumciſion was the cutting off the Foreskin of the Fleſh; ſignifying the cutting off the Luſts of the Heart and Life, or parting with the Corruption of Nature,Col. 2.11.Col 2:11 which rebells againſt the Spirit.

II. Circumciſion puts the Body to pain:Gen. 43.25.Gen 43:25 So thoſe who come under the Circumciſion of the Heart, are ſenſible of much ſpiritual Pain upon the account of Sin.

III. As that Part cut off was never ſet to the Body again, but was taken quite away: So in this ſpiritual Circumciſion, Sin muſt not be parted with for a time only, but muſt be caſt off for ever.

IV. The Circumciſed Perſon was admitted into the Church and Family of God: So he that is ſpiritually circumciſed becomes a fit Perſon for Baptiſm, and ſo to be admitted into the Church of God.

V. Such who were not circumciſed, were not to be admitted to the Privileges of the Church, and outward Worſhip of God: So the Uncircumciſed in Heart and Life ought not to be admitted unto the ſpiritual Privileges of the Goſpel, and Communion of the Saints.

VI. The uncircumciſed Perſon was looked upon by God's People as an hateful Perſon; ſee with what contempt David beheld Goliah upon this account,1 Sam. 17.1 Sam 17 This uncircumciſed Philiſtine, &c. So thoſe who are not circumciſed in Heart, are hateful to God.

VII. Circumciſion was a Sign of the Righteouſneſs of Faith: So the ſpiritual Circumciſion of the Heart, i. e. putting away the Body of Sin, &c. is a Sign of the Truth of Grace, and of an Intereſt in the Righteouſneſs of Chriſt Jeſus.

p. 434The Rock which was ſmitten, out of which came Water, Exod. 17. was a Type of Chriſt.

1 Cor. 10.4. And that Rock was Christ, (viz. a Figure of him.)

IT was a Rock which in appearance is dry and barren, and a very unlikely thing to afford Water: So Chriſt in his outward State, in the Days of his Fleſh, ſeemed very unlikely to carnal Eyes, to afford ſuch ſpiritual Waters of Grace and Salvation.

II. It ſeemed wonderful, that it ſhould ſend forth Water in ſuch abundance: So Jeſus Chriſt, to the Wonder of Men and Angels, ſends forth the Water of Life in abundance to all thoſe that believe on him.

III. That Rock ſent forth its Water to the People of Iſrael, when they were ready to periſh for Thirſt, there being no way to relieve them: So Chriſt refreſhes the Souls of poor Sinners that come unto him, when they can find no Help, Comfort, or Refreſhment any where elſe,John 8.24.John 8:24 but without him muſt periſh eternally. If ye believe not that I am he, ye ſhall die in your Sins.

IV. The Rock was ſmitten, before it yielded Water: So Jeſus Chriſt was ſmitten of God, and crucified, that his precious Blood might be poured forth, to conſummate the Redemption of our Souls.

V. The Rock was ſmitten for a rebellious People, who murmured againſt God, and who deſerved no ſuch Grace and Favour from him: So Chriſt was ſlain for us, who were Rebels and Enemies to him by evil Works, who deſerved nothing but his eternal Wrath and Diſpleaſure.

Dr. Th…. Taylor.VI. The Water out of that Rock followed the Children of Iſrael, through the Wilderneſs, over all Hills and Vallies, unto Canaan; all the Dryneſs of that dry and barren Deſert could not dry it up: So the Waters of Life ſtreaming from Chriſt, that ſacred Rock, follow the true Iſrael of God, quite through the Wilderneſs of this World, until they come to the heavenly Canaan; yea, all the Perſecutions and Temptations in the World, whatſoever, cannot dry it up.

The Pillar of Cloud and Fire, Exod. 14. a Type of Chriſt.

Numb. 9.15, 16, 17.Num 9:15Num 9:16Num 9:17THe Pillar of Fire was a certain Guide to the Iſraelites, whilſt they paſs from Egypt to Canaan: So Jeſus Chriſt is our true Guide by his Word and Spirit, till we come to the heavenly Canaan, or Land of Immortality.

II. It was a Guide to them by Night, that they might not loſe their Way: So Chriſt is our Guide, in the dark Night of Trouble, Temptation, and Deſertion.

III. The Pillar of Fire was not only a Guide to them, but it alſo afforded them much Light, which made their Journey comfortable to them; Perſons may have a ſure Guide in a Night, and yet be in Darkneſs, or have but little or no Light: So Jeſus Chriſt is not only a Guide to his People in their paſſing through the Night of Mortality, but alſo a Light; a Light to them that ſit in Darkneſs, as well as a Guide for their Feet into the Way of Peace;Exod. 14.20.Exod 14:20 he is upon this account the Comfort and Joy of God's Iſrael.

IV. The Pillar of Fire was Darkneſs to the Egyptians, tho it gave Light to Iſrael: So is Chriſt's Salvation, Joy, and Comfort to the Godly, but a Stumbling-block, and Stone of Offence unto the Wicked.

J. K.V. The Pillar of Fire did not afford the Iſraelites Light only, but Heat alſo, (as a worthy Writer obſerves) by which means they were kept from the piercing Cold of the Night: So Jeſus Chriſt, the Anti-type of this Fiery Pillar, affords us much ſpiritual Heat, by his Word and Spirit, which are compared to Fire; by which means we are kept from the cold and lukewarm Temper or Frame of Heart, which God's Soul hateth, and thereby preſerved fervent in Spirit, burning in Love and Divine Zeal to God, his Saints, and to Holineſs.

Exod. 14.20.Exod 14:20VI. This Pillar, in going behind, between the Camp of Iſrael and the Egyptians, was a bleſſed Defence and Protection unto them: So Jeſus Chriſt is the Defence and Safeguard of his People.

p. 435VII. The Pillar of Fire, if the Enemy had ſtrove with it, or made reſiſtance againſt it, would have burned and conſumed them together: So all that rebell againſt Chriſt, or reſiſt him, ſhall be devoured: Who would ſet Briars and Thorns againſt me in Battel? Iſa. 27.4.Isa 27:4I would go through them, I would burn them together.

The Pillar of Cloud.

THe Pillar of Cloud was a great Refreſhment to the Children of Iſrael by Day, during their long Journey in the Wilderneſs, (the Sun in thoſe Countries ſhining ſometimes very hot) which might (had it not been for this Cloudy Pillar) have been very deſtructive or grievous to them, during ſo many Years Travels: So Jeſus Chriſt, as Mediator, is as a Cloud or Screen between the hot Beams of God's Wrath, and poor Believers. 'Tis he who keeps us from being conſumed by the Wrath of him,Heb. 12. ult.Heb 12 who is to the Wicked a Conſuming Fire.

II. It was a Fire and a Cloud, yet both but one Pillar: So Chriſt is God and Man, and yet but one Perſon; and the ſame Chriſt, who is a Saviour to the truly Penitent, will deſtroy all ungodly and impenitent Ones.

The Paſſeover a Type of Chriſt.

1 Cor. 5.7. Chriſt our Paſſeover is ſacrificed for us.

THe Paſſeover, or Paſchal Lamb, was a moſt lively Figure or Type of Chriſt; nay, as a worthy Divine obſerves, this one Legal Sacrament preached (not obſcurely) to the ancient Jews the whole Doctrine of the Goſpel. This will appear in five Things: (1.) In the Choice of the Sacrifice. (2.) In the preparing of it. (3.) In the Effuſion of the Blood, and Actions about it. (4.) In the Eating, and the Conditions therein. (5.) In the Fruits and Uſe.Eph. 3.21.Eph 3:21

Parallels.

I. In the Choice of the Sacrifice, the Lord appointed it to be a Lamb; notably ſignifying Jeſus Chriſt, whom the Baptiſt called, the Lamb of God, taking away the Sins of the World.

II. It was to be a Lamb without blemiſh; ſignifying the moſt abſolute Perfection of Jeſus Chriſt.

III. The Paſchal Lamb was to be taken out of the Fold; ſignifying, that Chriſt ſhould be taken from amongſt Men, or, from among his Brethren, Deut. 17.15. one of the Seed of Abraham according to the Fleſh.

IV. The Lamb was to be a Year old, and alſo it muſt be ſlain; ſignifying, that Chriſt in his full vigour and ſtrength ſhould be put to death.

V. The Lamb was to be roaſted with Fire; which might ſignify the Manner of Chriſt's Death: He was crucified and pierced; he endured the Fire of Afflictions, and the Fire of God's Wrath, that was due to us for our Sins.

VI. The Lamb was roaſted whole; to ſignify, ſaith Dr. Taylor, that Chriſt bore the whole Wrath of God, both in Soul and Body. Not a Bone of the Lamb was to be broken; to ſhew, that not one Bone of Chriſt ſhould be broken. John 19.36.

VII. The Blood of the Lamb was to be ſaved in a Baſon; it muſt not be ſhed upon the Ground, nor trodden under foot; ſignifying the Preciouſneſs of Chriſt's Blood, and that great Eſteem God the Father, and all true Chriſtians have of it.

VIII. The Blood of the Lamb muſt be ſprinkled upon the Lintel, and Sides of the Doors of the Iſraelites; which held forth, that the Blood of Chriſt muſt be applied by Faith; for our Juſtification ſtands not only in the ſhedding of Chriſt's Blood, but alſo in the ſprinkling of it upon our Conſciences.

IX. It muſt be ſprinkled upon the Poſts and Doors, ſo as the Iſraelits could neither go out of Doors, nor come in, but they muſt ſee on all ſides the Blood of the Lamb; ſignifying, that they and we ſhould, both at home and abroad, going forth, and coming in, and on all occaſions, have the Paſſion of Jeſus Chriſt before our Eyes, in holy Meditation and Contemplation.

p. 436X. It was not enough for the Jews to have the Lamb ſlain, and the Blood ſhed within the Houſe, but the Blood muſt be ſprinkled without Doors; ſignifying (as ſome obſerve) If Chriſt's Blood, (i. e. the Merits of it,) be received into our Hearts for Juſtification, the ſprinkling of it will appear, and be ſeen outwardly in a holy Life, and real Sanctification.

Verſe 22.XI. The Blood of the Lamb was to be ſprinkled with a Bunch of Hyſſop dipp'd in it, which might ſignify, that ſuch who would be ſprinkled with Chriſt's Blood muſt obtain true Faith; for Hyſſop bears a Reſemblance to Faith in threee things: (1.) It is a ground, low, and weak Herb: Faith in it ſelf, and as it is in Believers, is weak, and teacheth Humility. (2.) It will grow on a Rock or Wall: So Faith roots it ſelf in Chriſt, that true ſpiritual Rock. (3.) Hyſſop hath a cleanſing and healing quality: So Faith purifies the Heart and Life of a Sinner, and heals all the Sores of a wounded Conſcience.

XII. They were to eat the Fleſh of the Lamb; to ſignify, that we muſt ſpiritually feed upon Jeſus Chriſt, viz. believe on him, which is called an eating of his Fleſh, and drinking of his Blood.

XIII. Every particular Lamb was to be eaten in one Houſe; ſignifying the Unity of the Church of God, or the ſpiritual Conjunction and Agreement of all the Faithful, in one Bread, and one Body.1 Cor. 10.17.1 Cor 10:17

XIV. Only Iſraelites, and not Strangers, were to eat of it; to ſhew, that none but the true Seed, viz. Believers, have Right to Chriſt, and the bleſſed Rites of his Houſe.

XV. They were to eat it with bitter Herbs; to ſignify, that Repentance and godly Sorrow for Sin, ought to be in thoſe who come to receive and partake of Jeſus Chriſt, and that they ſhould remember with Grief of Soul what their Sins brought upon their Saviour, and what the filthy and bitter Nature of Sin is.

XVI. They were to eat it with unleavened Bread; to ſignify that thoſe who come to the true Paſſeover, ſhould keep that Feaſt with the unleavened Bread of Sincerity and Truth, hating falſe Doctrine, Hypocriſy, and every evil Work.

XVII. They muſt eat it in remembrance of their Deliverance out of Egypt: So thoſe who come to the true Paſſeover, ought to remember how God hath by Chriſt's Blood delivered them from Wrath and Hell.

XVIII. They were to eat it with their Loins girt, and their Staves in their hands, and their Shoes on their Feet; to ſhew, that we who feed upon our Paſſeover, ſhould have the Girdle of Truth, and our Feet ſhod with the Preparation of the Goſpel of Peace, and that we are but Strangers and Pilgrims here.

XIX. They were not to eat the Paſchal Lamb, until they had purged all Leaven out of their Houſes; which ſhews what Care every Chriſtian ſhould take, to purge out the Leaven of Malice and Wickedneſs out of their Hearts. The Jews were to ſearch for Leaven, and not ſuffer a Crum or ſmall Morſel to remain in their Houſes: So careful ſhould all thoſe be to purge out every Sin, and let no Iniquity remain in them, who come to the Lord's Table.

WHEREIN the Brazen Serpent was a Type of Chriſt, as alſo the Manna, and divers others Types, we have ſhewed in the Firſt Volume: And the Parallels of the Firſt and Second Temple, we have inſiſted upon under the Head of Metaphors concerning the Church of God, to which we refer you.

And finding to what a Bigneſs this Second Volume is ſwollen, I muſt be forced to break off, and leave theſe my poor Labours to the Bleſſing of God, praying they may prove to the Advantage of his deſpiſed and afflicted Church; deſiring, what Profit any Chriſtians may receive here-from, they would not forget to give the Honour to God, who only deſerves it: to whom be Glory in the Church, by Chriſt Jeſus, throughout all Ages, World without End. Amen.

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