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 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.