6. The exercise of present opportunities of grace, before the cloud obscures Christ, and ye desire “to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and shall not see it.” Sermon VI.—The transfiguration of Satan into an angel of light, and how he deceives men. 1. He leads them into the high mountain of pride, that thence he may cast them down. 2. He dazzles by the splendour of his countenance. 3. He puts on a show of virtue, like glistering raiment. 4. He brings upon men a cloud of doubts and difficulties and worldly delights. 5. From that cloud he utters a loud voice, filling men with fear at the difficulties besetting them if they would begin the service of God. 6. He chooses his apostles. 7. He produces Elias; example of indiscreet zeal. 8. He brings forward Moses; example of exaggerated meekness. Sermon VII.—Eternal good things offered us by God: what they are and what their nature. 1. They are solid and true. For the transfiguration was not a mere dreaming vision, but seen when the three “were awake.” 2. They are pure and sincere; unmixed with care, or pain, or toil. 3. They are secure and stable. 4. They are perfect and complete. 5. They are realities, not promises. 6. 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. 2. From a state of sin into a state of grace. 3. From the state of delight in this world into the misery of hell. 4. From the state of pain here to the glory of Heaven. Sermon XII.—The five sources of joy to the redeemed. 1. The place—Heaven. 2. The society of the blessed. 3. The delights of the senses, especially of the eyes and ears. 4. The dowers of the risen body; glory, agility, subtlety, and impassibility. 5. The beatific vision of God. Sermon XIII.—The estimation in which indulgences are to be held. Sermon XIV.—Lessons drawn from the Gospel. 1. The power of prayer. 2. The duty of watching. 3. The image of worldliness in Peter, to be avoided.