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is much of Christ & his spouse to be seen- The Lord Jesus Christ, in order that he might bring to life his church voluntarily slept the sleep of death, he died on the cross- The spear opened his side, & from the cleansing nature of the blood & water which issued from it, his bride is purified from sin, so that he might take her to himself a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing.- and according to the very language of Adam says the apostle speaking of himself & true believers- We are of Christs body of his flesh & of his bones___ The union between the second Adam & his bosom friend is infinitely dear & delightful_ After Christ rose from the sleep of death, his side, his hands & feet were healed, & he felt no harm