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tion was not a mere dreaming vision, but seen when the three “were awake.”

1. They are pure and sincere; unmixed with care, or pain, or toil.
2. They are secure and stable.
3. They are perfect and complete.
4. They are realities, not promises.
5. They are bought at a low price.

Sermon VIII.—Wherefore Christ was transfigured.

1. To establish our faith in the resurrection.
2. To excite our hope.
3. To kindle our love.
4. To console the Church.
5. To show who He was.
6. To teach us to despise the world.
7. To give a moment’s joy to His body, wearied with fasting, watching, and toil.

Sermon IX.—The great Parliament held on Tabor, and what was treated of there.

1. The death of Christ was discussed.
2. The glory of Christ the Mediator and Legislator.
3. The imperial laws were drawn up; that

α. The cross should precede the crown;

β. The end should be held ever in view;

γ. Beatitude should be sought above;

δ. The passion should ever be had in remembrance.

Sermon X.—On the meaning of excessus.

Sermon XI.—Man’s fourfold transfiguration.

1. From a state of grace into one of sin.