The dignitie of the Scripture togither with the indignity which the vnthankfull world offereth thereunto In three sermons vpon Hose. 8. 12. By Samuel Hieron.
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THis verse is as it were the lords complainte touching the wretched carelesnes of the sonnes of men, who inioying the greatest benefit, viz. the blessed liberty of this word,
THis verse is as it were the Lords complaint touching the wretched carelessness of the Sons of men, who enjoying the greatest benefit, viz. the blessed liberty of this word,
for proofe whereof, that one saying of the Apostle is sufficient; The whole scripture is giuen by inspiration of God,2. Tim. 3.16. and is profitable, to teach, to improoue, to correct, and to instruct in righteousnesse:
for proof whereof, that one saying of the Apostle is sufficient; The Whole scripture is given by inspiration of God,2. Tim. 3.16. and is profitable, to teach, to improve, to correct, and to instruct in righteousness:
either teaching, improouing, correcting, or instructing? so that the word of God being sufficient to all these, is not wanting in any necessary matter whatsoeuer.
either teaching, improouing, correcting, or instructing? so that the word of God being sufficient to all these, is not wanting in any necessary matter whatsoever.
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Infinite are the places of scripture to this end, shewing the absolutenesse of that doctrine, which is contained in the written word, vrging vs to rest our selues satisfied with that which is reuealed, condemning al the inuentions and traditions of man that are added thereunto.
Infinite Are the places of scripture to this end, showing the absoluteness of that Doctrine, which is contained in the written word, urging us to rest our selves satisfied with that which is revealed, condemning all the Inventions and traditions of man that Are added thereunto.
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and vpon whome to lay any imputation, ether of weakenes or vnwillingnes to performe any thinge for the good of Godes Churche, were no lesse then blasphemie.
and upon whom to lay any imputation, either of weakness or unwillingness to perform any thing for the good of God's Church, were no less then blasphemy.
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Adde hereto for the better opening of this point, that looke what is the spirituall necessitie of a christian vpon any occasion, either of his calling,
Add hereto for the better opening of this point, that look what is the spiritual necessity of a christian upon any occasion, either of his calling,
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if he be ignorant, there be plaine principles of religion, as milke to feed him; if he be better grounded, there be points of greater depth to imploy him;
if he be ignorant, there be plain principles of Religion, as milk to feed him; if he be better grounded, there be points of greater depth to employ him;
so then this is my reason, why the law of God, the word of God, is called greate, or large because looke of what extent & widenes our spirituall wants are, of the same are those holy directions which the Lord hath reuealed in his word.
so then this is my reason, why the law of God, the word of God, is called great, or large Because look of what extent & wideness our spiritual Wants Are, of the same Are those holy directions which the Lord hath revealed in his word.
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The vse of this pointe touching the largnes and amplenes of the word of God, extending and stretching it selfe to all the spirituall occasions of all Gods people, is first to ouerthrow the iudgment and practise of the Churche of Roome, which,
The use of this point touching the largnes and ampleness of the word of God, extending and stretching it self to all the spiritual occasions of all God's people, is First to overthrow the judgement and practice of the Church of Room, which,
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Now this opinion and course is plaine against this place of scripture, in which the word of God is graced with this title, greate, or plentifull, or large, if there be any thing left out of it, which is necessary for the information of any mans soule vnto life eternall, sure it hath not deserued that honorable name where with it is stiled:
Now this opinion and course is plain against this place of scripture, in which the word of God is graced with this title, great, or plentiful, or large, if there be any thing left out of it, which is necessary for the information of any men soul unto life Eternal, sure it hath not deserved that honourable name where with it is styled:
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or the directing of his course in a matter of conuersation, should finde that scantnesse and barrennesse in the scripture, that he should be faine to goe seeke direction elsewhere:
or the directing of his course in a matter of Conversation, should find that scantness and Barrenness in the scripture, that he should be feign to go seek direction elsewhere:
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or if there were no want in the word of God, why should he be so heauily cursed that puts ought vnto it? wheras if there be any point needful to saluation, which is not mentioned in it, there must of necessity be some addition.
or if there were no want in the word of God, why should he be so heavily cursed that puts ought unto it? whereas if there be any point needful to salvation, which is not mentioned in it, there must of necessity be Some addition.
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And therefore wee must for euer separate our selues from that Church, which (when God hath written his word as a perfect direction, full and entire in euery respect) thrusts vpon vs the inventions of man, daring also to make them in authoritie equall to the scriptures.
And Therefore we must for ever separate our selves from that Church, which (when God hath written his word as a perfect direction, full and entire in every respect) thrusts upon us the Inventions of man, daring also to make them in Authority equal to the Scriptures.
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and al the not reuealed in it, hath added to it a pack and rable of vnwritten traditions, concerning which it teaceth, that they are to be receiued and embraced with the same affection, with the likezeale;
and all the not revealed in it, hath added to it a pack and rabble of unwritten traditions, Concerning which it teacheth, that they Are to be received and embraced with the same affection, with the likezeale;
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and yet with this caution, that wee must beware that wee be not deceiued in the right vnderstanding of that which we call an Addition to the scripture:
and yet with this caution, that we must beware that we be not deceived in the right understanding of that which we call an Addition to the scripture:
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If any man deliuer any other (meaning any other for substance, though in wordes and manner of deliuery it may differ) though he were an Angel, &c. let him be accursed.
If any man deliver any other (meaning any other for substance, though in words and manner of delivery it may differ) though he were an Angel, etc. let him be accursed.
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and it is such a direction, as cannot deceiue vs yet in the most of our cases and spirituall needes, wee will seeke to any thinge rather then to the scripture.
and it is such a direction, as cannot deceive us yet in the most of our cases and spiritual needs, we will seek to any thing rather then to the scripture.
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and deuise rules and precepts to our selues, which must needes deceiue vs. To reforme this common euill, let vs remember what we haue heard, viz. that God hath furnished his word with varietie of directions, the precepts of it are of equall largenes to our spirituall occasions:
and devise rules and Precepts to our selves, which must needs deceive us To reform this Common evil, let us Remember what we have herd, viz. that God hath furnished his word with variety of directions, the Precepts of it Are of equal largeness to our spiritual occasions:
first by the author of it, which is God, for which cause it is so often called the worde of God: the law of God, the counsell of God, the oracles of God:
First by the author of it, which is God, for which cause it is so often called the word of God: the law of God, the counsel of God, the oracles of God:
but it is the very mind of God, & the very expresse patterne of that truth, which is originally in the foūtaine of al truth, which is the lord: secōdly by the matter of it;
but it is the very mind of God, & the very express pattern of that truth, which is originally in the fountain of all truth, which is the lord: secōdly by the matter of it;
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the matter of scripture is in a word, that great mistery of godlines of which the Apostle speaketh, God manifested in the flesh &c. A glorious mistery: A hid mistery which non of the princes of this world could know;
the matter of scripture is in a word, that great mystery of godliness of which the Apostle speaks, God manifested in the Flesh etc. A glorious mystery: A hid mystery which non of the Princes of this world could know;
I know that in sundry parcels of the scripture, there are to be seene many more then steppes or prints of eloquence, which the wisedome of God did to make vs know, that he could if it had pleased him, haue frettised (as it were) the whole volume of the booke with the excellencie of words;
I know that in sundry parcels of the scripture, there Are to be seen many more then steps or prints of eloquence, which the Wisdom of God did to make us know, that he could if it had pleased him, have frettised (as it were) the Whole volume of the book with the excellency of words;
but makes a man euen as it were in despight of himselfe to admire it Thy testimonies are wonderfull (saith Dauid) yet in the next verse he saith, the entrance into them sheweth light, & giueth vnderstanding: so that there is a depth of misterie in plaines of words. Fourthly, the end of it;
but makes a man even as it were in despite of himself to admire it Thy testimonies Are wonderful (Says David) yet in the next verse he Says, the Entrance into them shows Light, & gives understanding: so that there is a depth of mystery in plains of words. Fourthly, the end of it;
To guide our feete into the way of peace, we may read in the great booke of the creatures (as I may so call it,) the invisible things of god, his eternall power & godhead;
To guide our feet into the Way of peace, we may read in the great book of the creatures (as I may so call it,) the invisible things of god, his Eternal power & godhead;
And therefore Dauid haueing spoken of the maiesty of God which appeareth euen in the creation of things, comes at last, to this, The law of the lord is perfect conuering the soule, to shew, that without the word of God,
And Therefore David having spoken of the majesty of God which appears even in the creation of things, comes At last, to this, The law of the lord is perfect conuering the soul, to show, that without the word of God,
And so many other places hauing declared the testimonies of the power of God which are to be seene euen in the very waues of the sea, at last he concludes the psalme, O lorde thy testimonies are very sure, meaning that there is no certaine and comfortable knowledge of God to be gotten,
And so many other places having declared the testimonies of the power of God which Are to be seen even in the very waves of the sea, At last he concludes the psalm, Oh lord thy testimonies Are very sure, meaning that there is no certain and comfortable knowledge of God to be got,
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Now then looke how farre saluation, life eternall, euerlasting happinesse, doe exceed all other things, by so much is the doctrine of the scripture of greater price,
Now then look how Far salvation, life Eternal, everlasting happiness, do exceed all other things, by so much is the Doctrine of the scripture of greater price,
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1. The first vse of it, is to admōish euery minister, (who by his office and calling is to handle the word of God) to to doe it with reuerence and humility, in as much as it is a thing of that exceeding price,
1. The First use of it, is to admonish every minister, (who by his office and calling is to handle the word of God) to to do it with Reverence and humility, in as much as it is a thing of that exceeding price,
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Wee shall read, that among other the holy things which God ordayned to be made in the ancient tabernacle he appointed a lauer of brasse, in which Aaron and his sonnes should wash their hands and their feete,
we shall read, that among other the holy things which God ordained to be made in the ancient tabernacle he appointed a laver of brass, in which Aaron and his Sons should wash their hands and their feet,
which outward washing cōmanded to the preists (and that with such a strait penalty, that they must do it lest they dye, ) serueth to teach all those that succeed them in the seruice of God, in the Church, to take heed how they do vnholily and without due preparing,
which outward washing commanded to the Priests (and that with such a strait penalty, that they must do it lest they die,) serveth to teach all those that succeed them in the service of God, in the Church, to take heed how they do unholily and without due preparing,
I may say to you touching the word of God, as Christ saied to the people touching Iohn baptist, what went ye out (saith he) into the wildernesse to see? so what is it that you come from your houses to the Church to be pertakers of? is it an idle song,
I may say to you touching the word of God, as christ said to the people touching John baptist, what went you out (Says he) into the Wilderness to see? so what is it that you come from your houses to the Church to be partakers of? is it an idle song,
or to his market, or to his play, as he doth to the grauest exercises of the most pretious word of God? nay our preparation vsually is greater vnto things of that nature, then to this:
or to his market, or to his play, as he does to the Gravest exercises of the most precious word of God? nay our preparation usually is greater unto things of that nature, then to this:
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thereby also teaching vs, that when we come to the exercises of Gods worshippe, (among which the vse of the word is the principal) wee must labour (as the Apostle saith) to cast away euery thing that presseth downe, & to ease our selues from euery vncleane, vnhallowed, worldly or needlesse thought, from euery vnreuerent motion, which may be a clogge,
thereby also teaching us, that when we come to the exercises of God's worship, (among which the use of the word is the principal) we must labour (as the Apostle Says) to cast away every thing that Presseth down, & to ease our selves from every unclean, unhallowed, worldly or needless Thought, from every unreverent motion, which may be a clog,
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3. Thirdly it is to be applied as an aduertisement to all those that Professe themselues to be knowers and doers of the word, to beware how by theire euill liues, they be a meanes to bring the precious word of God into disgrace, wee see by euery daies experience,
3. Thirdly it is to be applied as an advertisement to all those that Profess themselves to be knowers and doers of the word, to beware how by their evil lives, they be a means to bring the precious word of God into disgrace, we see by every days experience,
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woe to him whosoeuer, that shall giue iust cause to such people of exception, and to make Gods precious word, to become a byword in the mouthes of euill men:
woe to him whosoever, that shall give just cause to such people of exception, and to make God's precious word, to become a Byword in the mouths of evil men:
how often doeth the Apostle giue charge to professors of religion, to looke vnto it, that the word of God be not euill spoken of? what a heauy accusatiō is it that is laied to the charge of the Iewes;
how often doth the Apostle give charge to professors of Religion, to look unto it, that the word of God be not evil spoken of? what a heavy accusation is it that is laid to the charge of the Iewes;
and puls another, to professe one thing, and doe the contrary, what hast thou to doe to take my couenant in thy mouth &c. Dauid was a man deare vnto God,
and puls Another, to profess one thing, and do the contrary, what hast thou to do to take my Covenant in thy Mouth etc. David was a man deer unto God,
yet because by his adulterie and murder, he had made the enemies of God to blaspheme, the Lord would not suffer the fact to goe away without some testimony of his displeasure:
yet Because by his adultery and murder, he had made the enemies of God to Blaspheme, the Lord would not suffer the fact to go away without Some testimony of his displeasure:
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Remember it therfore yee that loue the word, remember it, I saie, that the word of God is precious, be not you a meanes to bring it into disgrace. This is the third vse.
remember it Therefore ye that love the word, Remember it, I say, that the word of God is precious, be not you a means to bring it into disgrace. This is the third use.
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It is a common grace of some to vse some words or sentences of scripture, in steed of ieasts and prouerbs, in their common talke, by which to delight themselues and other.
It is a Common grace of Some to use Some words or sentences of scripture, in steed of jests and proverbs, in their Common talk, by which to delight themselves and other.
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There is a great difference betwixt trembling at the word, and making of a mans selfe merrie by playing and toying with the word, the Lord lookes vpon the one and pittieth it;
There is a great difference betwixt trembling At the word, and making of a men self merry by playing and toying with the word, the Lord looks upon the one and Pitieth it;
Wee haue an example of the practise of it in the historie of the Church, in that wicked Emperour Iulian, his manner was to reach vnto the Christians boxes on the eare,
we have an Exampl of the practice of it in the history of the Church, in that wicked Emperor Iulian, his manner was to reach unto the Christians boxes on the ear,
God is said to haue written his word in two respects, 1 because the 10 commandements (of which all the rest that is written in the volume of the booke, is but as it were a comment or exposition) these I say were written after a secret, vnknowne,
God is said to have written his word in two respects, 1 Because the 10 Commandments (of which all the rest that is written in the volume of the book, is but as it were a comment or exposition) these I say were written After a secret, unknown,
and vnutterable manner by God him selfe, according as the scripture doth often mention it, it is called the finger of God, by which according to the most ordinary interpretation of the anchient fathers, is meant, the spirit of God;
and unutterable manner by God him self, according as the scripture does often mention it, it is called the finger of God, by which according to the most ordinary Interpretation of the anchient Father's, is meant, the Spirit of God;
Secondly God is said to haue written his word, because all the rest that was written (though men were the instruments) yet it was done by his appointment, and by his assistance.
Secondly God is said to have written his word, Because all the rest that was written (though men were the Instruments) yet it was done by his appointment, and by his assistance.
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so was Isay, so was Ieremie, so was Ezekiell, so was Habakuk, and so was Iohn as you shal read in the booke of the Reuelation: and when as Christ commanded his Apostles to be witnesses of him,
so was Saiah, so was Ieremie, so was Ezekiel, so was Habakkuk, and so was John as you shall read in the book of the Revelation: and when as christ commanded his Apostles to be Witnesses of him,
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and publishers of his truth and doctrine to the ends of the earth, and to deliuer that, of which the church should haue continuall vse to the worlds end, no doubt he did in that charge insinuat, that they should not only preach by word of mouth,
and publishers of his truth and Doctrine to the ends of the earth, and to deliver that, of which the Church should have continual use to the world's end, no doubt he did in that charge insinuate, that they should not only preach by word of Mouth,
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But the principall and more proper vse which we are to make hereof, is to be an assurance to vs, of the irrevocable & vnchangeable certaintie of the scripture:
But the principal and more proper use which we Are to make hereof, is to be an assurance to us, of the irrevocable & unchangeable certainty of the scripture:
if Pilate (saith he) being but a man, after he had set the title ouer Christs head vpon the crosse, & was dealt with by the Iewes to alter it, could say, quod scripsi scripsi, meaning that hauing set it downe vpon good aduise he would not change it:
if Pilate (Says he) being but a man, After he had Set the title over Christ head upon the cross, & was dealt with by the Iewes to altar it, could say, quod Scripsi Scripsi, meaning that having Set it down upon good advise he would not change it:
much more may we be sure that the Lord hauing written his will, and set it forth to the view of the world as an absolute rule vnto all, will neuer alter the thing that is gone out of his mouth.
much more may we be sure that the Lord having written his will, and Set it forth to the view of the world as an absolute Rule unto all, will never altar the thing that is gone out of his Mouth.
The Lord is neither slacke as men count slackenes saith Saint Peter, neither yet is his hand shortened that he should not be able to see euery parcell of his holy pleasure put in execution.
The Lord is neither slack as men count slackness Says Saint Peter, neither yet is his hand shortened that he should not be able to see every parcel of his holy pleasure put in execution.
For whatsoeuer mens profession is, their conuersation is such, that a man may well thinke of them, that they imagin the word of God to be but an idle tale, a frightfull sound to amaze fooles:
For whatsoever men's profession is, their Conversation is such, that a man may well think of them, that they imagine the word of God to be but an idle tale, a frightful found to amaze Fools:
Doth the vnchast person think it true, that whoremongers and adulterers God will iudge? doth the drūkard beleiue, that no such shall inherit the kingdome of God? doth the vsurer imagin that there is any certainty in that speach, that no such shalbe receiued into heauen? doth the contemner of Gods word suppose, that that shall come to passe which Paul saith VIZ:
Does the unchaste person think it true, that whoremongers and Adulterers God will judge? does the drunkard believe, that no such shall inherit the Kingdom of God? does the usurer imagine that there is any certainty in that speech, that no such shall received into heaven? does the contemner of God's word suppose, that that shall come to pass which Paul Says VIZ:
that the lord will in flaming fire, render vengeance to them that do not obey the Gospell? doth the despiser of knowledge perswade himselfe, that Solomon spake with authoritie when he said, The lord would laugh at his dectruction? doe those that presume vpon Gods mercy,
that the lord will in flaming fire, render vengeance to them that do not obey the Gospel? does the despiser of knowledge persuade himself, that Solomon spoke with Authority when he said, The lord would laugh At his destruction? do those that presume upon God's mercy,
and thinke they may liue how they will, and repent when they will, giue credit to that where it is said, that these which doe despise the riches of Gods bounty,
and think they may live how they will, and Repent when they will, give credit to that where it is said, that these which do despise the riches of God's bounty,
And so I might say in many other things, Is it likely that mē think there is any truth in the words which are so flat against these courses of which their life is a continuall practise? sure it is not:
And so I might say in many other things, Is it likely that men think there is any truth in the words which Are so flat against these courses of which their life is a continual practice? sure it is not:
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for out of all doubt, if they had any such conceipt, and did not rather say to themselues as they did in Ieremies time, it is but winde, they would humble themselues before the Lord,
for out of all doubt, if they had any such conceit, and did not rather say to themselves as they did in Jeremiahs time, it is but wind, they would humble themselves before the Lord,
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for their euills past, and their future reformation should manifest their reuerent perswasion of the certainite of those Iudgements which stand vpon record in in the scriptures. Therefore let vs remember this;
for their evils passed, and their future Reformation should manifest their reverent persuasion of the certainite of those Judgments which stand upon record in in the Scriptures. Therefore let us Remember this;
euery curse writtē in it, shall fall vpon the vnrepentant, and euery blessing promised therein, shall be made good to the soule of euery true beleeuer. FINIS.
every curse written in it, shall fallen upon the unrepentant, and every blessing promised therein, shall be made good to the soul of every true believer. FINIS.
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THe next question to be handled in this place, touching that which God hath heere saied, that he had written the great things of his law, is, why it was meete that the word of God should be cōmitted to writing.
THe next question to be handled in this place, touching that which God hath Here said, that he had written the great things of his law, is, why it was meet that the word of God should be committed to writing.
euen that it may haue one certaine and vnfallible rule, by which all doctrine may be tryed, all controuersies in religion decided, all doubts resolued,
even that it may have one certain and unfallible Rule, by which all Doctrine may be tried, all controversies in Religion decided, all doubts resolved,
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It is worthy to be marked, the speach of Luke in the preface of his Gospel to that noble Theophilus, he confesseth that he had been instructed, in the doctrine of religion;
It is worthy to be marked, the speech of Luke in the preface of his Gospel to that noble Theophilus, he Confesses that he had been instructed, in the Doctrine of Religion;
So that though he had indifferent good knowledge before, yet writing the story was the meanes to beget certainty. This shalbe written for the generation to come, saith Dauid:
So that though he had indifferent good knowledge before, yet writing the story was the means to beget certainty. This shall written for the generation to come, Says David:
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Besides as in a generallitie it was necessary the word of god should be written, that there might be one certaine rule to iudge the truth by so for one maine pointe of doctrine it was very behoofull, viz. to assure vs that Christe the sonne of Mary was the true Messias, who being once come, none other was to be looked for:
Beside as in a generality it was necessary the word of god should be written, that there might be one certain Rule to judge the truth by so for one main point of Doctrine it was very behooveful, viz. to assure us that Christ the son of Mary was the true Messias, who being once come, none other was to be looked for:
To setle vs wherin, there could be deuised no more direct course then this, viz. that first the promises of his comming should be recorded, the nature and office and all other circumstances of his person discribed,
To settle us wherein, there could be devised no more Direct course then this, viz. that First the promises of his coming should be recorded, the nature and office and all other Circumstances of his person described,
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and then the history of all his acts, his birth, doctrine, miracles, death exactlie registred; that so the following ages comparing both togeather, & seeing how euery promise was fulfilled,
and then the history of all his acts, his birth, Doctrine, Miracles, death exactly registered; that so the following ages comparing both together, & seeing how every promise was fulfilled,
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& euery prophesie accomplished, might resolue vpon it, that hee indeed was the Christe; and that there is no name else giuen vnder heauen wherby wee may be saued.
& every prophesy accomplished, might resolve upon it, that he indeed was the Christ; and that there is no name Else given under heaven whereby we may be saved.
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An example of this vse of the written word, wee haue in Christe himselfe, who falling into company after his resurrection with two of his disciples, who were in some doubt;
an Exampl of this use of the written word, we have in Christ himself, who falling into company After his resurrection with two of his Disciples, who were in Some doubt;
This my heart hath embraced, ad vppon this haue I built my faith, because God blessing the ministerie of his holy word vnto me, I haue plainly perceiued, that it is the expresse doctrine of the written word,
This my heart hath embraced, and upon this have I built my faith, Because God blessing the Ministry of his holy word unto me, I have plainly perceived, that it is the express Doctrine of the written word,
As many therefore as doe desire to haue comfort of their religion at the day of iudgement, must giue great heed vnto the reading & preaching of the word,
As many Therefore as do desire to have Comfort of their Religion At the day of judgement, must give great heed unto the reading & preaching of the word,
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Men thinke this is a matter of impossibilitie, and cast many perils (the deuill helping them forward) with many shifts to nouzell themselues in ignorance;
Men think this is a matter of impossibility, and cast many perils (the Devil helping them forward) with many shifts to nouzell themselves in ignorance;
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but still the saying of the spirit of God is true, knowledge is easie to him that will vnderstand, and God will alwaies giue a blessing, and reueale euen his secret (as Dauid saith) vnto those that feare him, and will be found of those that seeke him as they ought to doe.
but still the saying of the Spirit of God is true, knowledge is easy to him that will understand, and God will always give a blessing, and reveal even his secret (as David Says) unto those that Fear him, and will be found of those that seek him as they ought to do.
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Besides one Iosephus, (who himselfe was a Iewe, and writ of antiquities,) saith that Adams offspring had erected two pillars, the one of brick the other of stone, in which they had engrauen many things; but these things are vncertaine.
Beside one Iosephus, (who himself was a Iewe, and writ of antiquities,) Says that Adams offspring had erected two pillars, the one of brick the other of stone, in which they had engraved many things; but these things Are uncertain.
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First because the Iewes, to whome as Saint Paul saith the oracles of God were committed, had not in their canon, any holy writ more auncient then Moses:
First Because the Iewes, to whom as Saint Paul Says the oracles of God were committed, had not in their canon, any holy writ more ancient then Moses:
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secondly our Sauiour labouring to prooue himselfe to be the Messias, the text saith he began at Moses: if there had beene any author of greater antiquitie then Moses, no doubt our sauiour would haue alleadged it, inasmuch as all the scripture that was before him, was to giue testimony of him.
secondly our Saviour labouring to prove himself to be the Messias, the text Says he began At Moses: if there had been any author of greater antiquity then Moses, no doubt our Saviour would have alleged it, inasmuch as all the scripture that was before him, was to give testimony of him.
And it is likely that God himselfe by writing the 10. Commandements extraordinarily with his owne fingers, did acquaint Moses with the manner of writing and the vse of letters, which for ought wee can find to the contrarie, vntill that time, was vnknowne.
And it is likely that God himself by writing the 10. commandments extraordinarily with his own fingers, did acquaint Moses with the manner of writing and the use of letters, which for ought we can find to the contrary, until that time, was unknown.
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voluntarie religion was hatefull vnto him, euen from the very first beginning. Sith then it is apparent, that before the word was written, God was truly worshipped,
voluntary Religion was hateful unto him, even from the very First beginning. Sith then it is apparent, that before the word was written, God was truly worshipped,
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He spake to Moses mouth to mouth: He vsed also the ministry of man for the spreading of that truth abroad to many, which by vision oracle was reuealed to few.
He spoke to Moses Mouth to Mouth: He used also the Ministry of man for the spreading of that truth abroad to many, which by vision oracle was revealed to few.
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and at the last, the new testament, to be a full and manifest discouerer of that mistery of Christ, which was more darkely (as it were) lapped in the types and figures and prophesies of the old.
and At the last, the new Testament, to be a full and manifest discoverer of that mystery of christ, which was more darkly (as it were) lapped in the types and figures and prophecies of the old.
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First of all it giueth vs iust occasion to note and obserue, the continuall care and prouidence of God ouer his Church, in that he hath neuer left it vnsupplied,
First of all it gives us just occasion to note and observe, the continual care and providence of God over his Church, in that he hath never left it unsupplied,
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but in al times and ages from the beginning, hath taken a course for the right informing it, in such things as were behoofull and necessary thereunto.
but in all times and ages from the beginning, hath taken a course for the right informing it, in such things as were behooveful and necessary thereunto.
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I haue spoken to you by visions, I haue reuealed my holy will by the ministry of Angells, I haue committed it to perpetuall record, that it might be turned into all languages,
I have spoken to you by visions, I have revealed my holy will by the Ministry of Angels, I have committed it to perpetual record, that it might be turned into all languages,
and reuelations, and then after in the appointed time by writing, serueth to shew vnto vs, that as before the word was written, the power of God was not to be doubted of,
and revelations, and then After in the appointed time by writing, serveth to show unto us, that as before the word was written, the power of God was not to be doubted of,
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but that he was fully able to acquaint his Church with all needfull matter; so now the word being written, no visions, or reuelations must be looked for.
but that he was Fully able to acquaint his Church with all needful matter; so now the word being written, no visions, or revelations must be looked for.
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and whosoeuer he should be, that vnder pretence of some speciall matter extraordinarily reuealed to him, from heauen, should indeauour to perswade vs any thing besides that which is already written,
and whosoever he should be, that under pretence of Some special matter extraordinarily revealed to him, from heaven, should endeavour to persuade us any thing beside that which is already written,
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For the proofe whereof we haue an excellent place in Luke, where it is said, that Christ comming among his disciples after his resurrection, opened their vnderstanding, but to what end? what? that they should from that time despise the written word,
For the proof whereof we have an excellent place in Lycia, where it is said, that christ coming among his Disciples After his resurrection, opened their understanding, but to what end? what? that they should from that time despise the written word,
But you will marueile perhaps to what end I speake this? you shall know therefore, that as there were in the elder times certaine Heretiques called Enthusiasts which pretended ( I know not what) visions,
But you will marvel perhaps to what end I speak this? you shall know Therefore, that as there were in the elder times certain Heretics called Enthusiasts which pretended (I know not what) visions,
So out of their ashes haue risen in our daies, men of the same humor, knowne by the name of the Famely of loue, who despised the ordinary course of the ministery of man,
So out of their Ashes have risen in our days, men of the same humour, known by the name of the Family of love, who despised the ordinary course of the Ministry of man,
Now least at any time wee should be deceiued with such senslesse and foolish pretences, wee must vnderstand that since God committed his word to writing, either visions,
Now lest At any time we should be deceived with such senseless and foolish pretences, we must understand that since God committed his word to writing, either visions,
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and the courses of that nature haue beene very seldome, or els all those to whome God hath so reuealed any thing, haue beene tied to the iudgement of the scripture.
and the courses of that nature have been very seldom, or Else all those to whom God hath so revealed any thing, have been tied to the judgement of the scripture.
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yet this was stil his plea for himselfe, and the thing he stood vpon, that he said no other things then those which Moses & the Prophets did say should come.
yet this was still his plea for himself, and the thing he stood upon, that he said no other things then those which Moses & the prophets did say should come.
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and the like perswade vs to any thing contrary to that wee haue beene taught, let vs straight vrge them, to make their matters good by the word written;
and the like persuade us to any thing contrary to that we have been taught, let us straight urge them, to make their matters good by the word written;
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and then shall wee find that true which an ancient Father hath said, viz. that if you bring them once to defend their questions by scripture alone, they cannot stand.
and then shall we find that true which an ancient Father hath said, viz. that if you bring them once to defend their questions by scripture alone, they cannot stand.
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how wee may be assured, that that which wee now haue, & is called by vs gods word, is indeed that holy will of his, which he commaunded to be written for the good & comforte of his people? And this is a point of greate moment,
how we may be assured, that that which we now have, & is called by us God's word, is indeed that holy will of his, which he commanded to be written for the good & Comfort of his people? And this is a point of great moment,
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Now to come a degree neerer to the matter, wee must know also that the best proofes for the scripture that it is gods word, are to be fetched out of it selfe;
Now to come a degree nearer to the matter, we must know also that the best proofs for the scripture that it is God's word, Are to be fetched out of it self;
for which cause it is called light, because it discouereth it selfe; and many times the testimonies of the Lorde, because it beares witnesse to it selfe.
for which cause it is called Light, Because it Discovereth it self; and many times the testimonies of the Lord, Because it bears witness to it self.
Know this then, that there is a certaine euidence of Gods spirite, as it were imprinted in the scripture, which sheweth the divine excellency therof, aboue all the writings of men whatsoeuer.
Know this then, that there is a certain evidence of God's Spirit, as it were imprinted in the scripture, which shows the divine excellency thereof, above all the writings of men whatsoever.
besides that, scarce any law can be so wisely framed by a state, but some or other will find a shifte to doe the very thing, which the intente of the law was to forbidde,
beside that, scarce any law can be so wisely framed by a state, but Some or other will find a shift to do the very thing, which the intent of the law was to forbid,
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and some cold comforts taught for the releiuing it, but the true opening of the direct cause of mans miserie, to witte sinne, and the entring in of sinne into the world by Adams fall, and the perfect and full remedie for all this,
and Some cold comforts taught for the releiuing it, but the true opening of the Direct cause of men misery, to wit sin, and the entering in of sin into the world by Adams fallen, and the perfect and full remedy for all this,
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for the bookes of Moses are more auncient, then any humane writers, in that they set downe a historie from the beginning of the world, a thing which other writers knew not of,
for the books of Moses Are more ancient, then any humane writers, in that they Set down a history from the beginning of the world, a thing which other writers knew not of,
Besides there is no writer of any humane story, that can be prooued to be more ancient then Nehemias & Ezra, who were about the yeare of the world 3500. Fourthly, the admirable consent of the whole body of the scripture within it selfe, all conspiring together in this one point, that through the name of Christ all that beleeue in him, shall receiue remission of sinnes.
Beside there is no writer of any humane story, that can be proved to be more ancient then Nehemiah & Ezra, who were about the year of the world 3500. Fourthly, the admirable consent of the Whole body of the scripture within it self, all conspiring together in this one point, that through the name of christ all that believe in him, shall receive remission of Sins.
Fiftly, the certaine euents of the prophesies therof, as of the comming of the Messias, the calling of the gentiles, the reuealing of Antichrist, of the the going of the posteritie of Abraham into Egypt,
Fifty, the certain events of the prophecies thereof, as of the coming of the Messias, the calling of the Gentiles, the revealing of Antichrist, of the the going of the posterity of Abraham into Egypt,
And it is worth the noting which wee read in Isay, who speaking of the captiuity of the people of the Iewes in Chaldea, doth not only prophecie their deliuerance, but names the very man by whom the Lord would saue them, Cyrus, and yet Isay liued at the least a thousand yeares before Cyrus was borne.
And it is worth the noting which we read in Saiah, who speaking of the captivity of the people of the Iewes in Chaldea, does not only prophecy their deliverance, but names the very man by whom the Lord would save them, Cyrus, and yet Saiah lived At the least a thousand Years before Cyrus was born.
Like vnto that was that prophecie of the man of God aginst the Altar of Bethell built by Ieroboam, he names the partie Iosiah, & relates the particulars what he should doe,
Like unto that was that prophecy of the man of God against the Altar of Bethell built by Jeroboam, he names the party Josiah, & relates the particulars what he should do,
how these euills daily doe increase? he saith further, the time will come when men wil not suffer wholesome doctrine ▪ we may behold how this is made good euery day.
how these evils daily do increase? he Says further, the time will come when men will not suffer wholesome Doctrine ▪ we may behold how this is made good every day.
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& yet it is a thing which men will not endure Saint Peter prophesied, & so did Saint Iude, that in the last times, there should be mockers, men walking after there owne lusts, we need nor goe farre to see the accomplishment of this prophecy.
& yet it is a thing which men will not endure Saint Peter prophesied, & so did Saint Iude, that in the last times, there should be mockers, men walking After there own Lustiest, we need nor go Far to see the accomplishment of this prophecy.
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and scoffe at all goodnes, and prefer the satisfying of there owne lusts, before obedience to the will of God? Thus that which we our selues are witnesses of, declares the certaine euents of the foretelling of the scripture,
and scoff At all Goodness, and prefer the satisfying of there own Lustiest, before Obedience to the will of God? Thus that which we our selves Are Witnesses of, declares the certain events of the foretelling of the scripture,
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and it is an assurance vnto vs, that it is the word of God. Sixtly, the vnpartiall faithfullnesse of those that haue been enditors of the seueral books.
and it is an assurance unto us, that it is the word of God. Sixty, the unpartial faithfulness of those that have been enditors of the several books.
he was borne of the tribe of Leui, yet if you read Gen. 49. you shall finde he doth not spare to report, the hard sentence that old Iacob gaue of Leui at his death, Simon and Leui, brethren in euill, instruments of cruelty, into their secret let not my soule come, &c:
he was born of the tribe of Levi, yet if you read Gen. 49. you shall find he does not spare to report, the hard sentence that old Iacob gave of Levi At his death, Simon and Levi, brothers in evil, Instruments of cruelty, into their secret let not my soul come, etc.:
And in Numbers he doth not spare Aaron and Miryam his owne brother and sister, but hath left their sinne, and the displeasure of God against it, vpon perpetuall record:
And in Numbers he does not spare Aaron and Miriam his own brother and sister, but hath left their sin, and the displeasure of God against it, upon perpetual record:
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It is said that Saint Marke wrot the gospell out of Peters mouth, and yet the denyall of Peter is more expresly laid downe by Marke, then by any other Euangelist.
It is said that Saint Mark wrote the gospel out of Peter's Mouth, and yet the denial of Peter is more expressly laid down by Mark, then by any other Evangelist.
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And Paul sets downe with his owne pen, his owne faults in more sharpe measure, then any other man would doe, I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, an oppressor.
And Paul sets down with his own pen, his own Faults in more sharp measure, then any other man would do, I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, an oppressor.
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It sheweth the scripture to haue been guided by some higher spirit, it being so free from all partiality. Seauenthly, the wonderfull preseruation of the bookes of the scripture:
It shows the scripture to have been guided by Some higher Spirit, it being so free from all partiality. Seauenthly, the wonderful preservation of the books of the scripture:
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At the first, the two tables of the law which were written by Gods owne finger, were apointed by the Lord to be laid vp in the Arke, and the whole Tribe of Leui commanded to attend it.
At the First, the two tables of the law which were written by God's own finger, were appointed by the Lord to be laid up in the Ark, and the Whole Tribe of Levi commanded to attend it.
Next, the bookes which Moses himselfe wrot, as he wrot them by the speciall appointment of god, (as appeares) so he deliuered it to the sonnes of Leui also to be kept.
Next, the books which Moses himself wrote, as he wrote them by the special appointment of god, (as appears) so he Delivered it to the Sons of Levi also to be kept.
and burnt al the bookes of che law which he could find, and followed the matter so extreamely, that whosoeuer had a booke of the testament found by him, he should be put to death.
and burned all the books of i law which he could find, and followed the matter so extremely, that whosoever had a book of the Testament found by him, he should be put to death.
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So that indeed it is a very miracle, and an argument that the scripture is from aboue, in asmuch as notwithstanding the perpetuall enmity of the deuill against it, the indeauours of Heretiques to corrupt it, the practises of Tyrants vtterly to abolish it,
So that indeed it is a very miracle, and an argument that the scripture is from above, in as as notwithstanding the perpetual enmity of the Devil against it, the endeavours of Heretics to corrupt it, the practises of Tyrants utterly to Abolah it,
Ninthly, if when we consider the excellency of the matter, and the heauenly Maiesty of the stile, we shall remember also what kind of men they were which wrot it, it will adde some strength vnto this proofe.
Ninthly, if when we Consider the excellency of the matter, and the heavenly Majesty of the style, we shall Remember also what kind of men they were which wrote it, it will add Some strength unto this proof.
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It could not chuse but be some heauenly and spirituall power, that should call, & afterwards enable these mē vnto this waighty busines to be the penmē of that, in which so much admirable excellēcy doth appeare.
It could not choose but be Some heavenly and spiritual power, that should call, & afterwards enable these men unto this weighty business to be the penmen of that, in which so much admirable excellency does appear.
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what fruits of holines it brings forth in the liues of diuers that professe it, with contempt of the world, what hatred of sinne, what duties of mercy;
what fruits of holiness it brings forth in the lives of diverse that profess it, with contempt of the world, what hatred of sin, what duties of mercy;
yea, and how the loue and sweetnes thereof hath so possessed the hearts of some, that they haue ben content not only to sacrifice, their wealth, their credit, their good name, their liberty for it,
yea, and how the love and sweetness thereof hath so possessed the hearts of Some, that they have been content not only to sacrifice, their wealth, their credit, their good name, their liberty for it,
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but euen their very liues, and to chuse rather to beare any torments, then to disclaime that holy truth, which by the teaching of the scripture, they haue once throughly entertained.
but even their very lives, and to choose rather to bear any torments, then to disclaim that holy truth, which by the teaching of the scripture, they have once thoroughly entertained.
Thus this power of the word in conuincing some, in conuerting others, in amazing some, in reioycing others, in drawing some earnestly to loue it, in prouoking others deeply and tiranously to detest it, this same secret and effectuall working of it (I say) vpon the secret powers of the soule, is a testimony for the scripture, that it is no deuise of man,
Thus this power of the word in convincing Some, in converting Others, in amazing Some, in rejoicing Others, in drawing Some earnestly to love it, in provoking Others deeply and tiranously to detest it, this same secret and effectual working of it (I say) upon the secret Powers of the soul, is a testimony for the scripture, that it is no devise of man,
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These ten tokens, I haue thought good to commend vnto your care and consideration, by which it may be manifested vnto vs, that that which we call the Bible,
These ten tokens, I have Thought good to commend unto your care and consideration, by which it may be manifested unto us, that that which we call the bible,
and the very thing by which we shalbe iudged at the last day. 1. The purity of the law. 2. The matter of the scripture, the description of mans misery,
and the very thing by which we shall judged At the last day. 1. The purity of the law. 2. The matter of the scripture, the description of men misery,
and of the true remedy for it. 3. The antiquitie of it. 4. The consent of it with it selfe. 5. The certaine euent of all prophesies. 6. The vnpartiall dealing of those that write it. 7. The miraculous preseruation of it from the first writing till now. 8. The maiesticall stile wherein it is written. 9. The condition of the penmen before they were called to that seruice. 10. The power & efficacie of it in the working vpon mens consciences.
and of the true remedy for it. 3. The antiquity of it. 4. The consent of it with it self. 5. The certain event of all prophecies. 6. The unpartial dealing of those that write it. 7. The miraculous preservation of it from the First writing till now. 8. The majestical style wherein it is written. 9. The condition of the penmen before they were called to that service. 10. The power & efficacy of it in the working upon men's Consciences.
that the scripture is no humane history, but the oracle of God, ordayned by him, to be as it were, a light shining in a darke place, (as Saint Peters words are) that by the direction therof, our feet may be guided in the way of peace.
that the scripture is no humane history, but the oracle of God, ordained by him, to be as it were, a Light shining in a dark place, (as Saint Peter's words Are) that by the direction thereof, our feet may be guided in the Way of peace.
The world groweth to a ripenes and perfection in al kind of sinne, and the Lords long suffering hath made many to thinke, that religion is but a toy, and all scripture merely vanitie:
The world grows to a ripeness and perfection in all kind of sin, and the lords long suffering hath made many to think, that Religion is but a toy, and all scripture merely vanity:
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and many hearing manifest testimonies alleadged out of the scripture against their lewdnes, are not afraid to say, that sure it is not all from God, which is saied to be his word.
and many hearing manifest testimonies alleged out of the scripture against their Lewdness, Are not afraid to say, that sure it is not all from God, which is said to be his word.
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and the doubtings which may spring vp in our owne hearts, I haue thought good (my text giuing me so iust occasion), to discourse thus largely of this matter for wheras God saieth here he hath written to vs his law, wee cannot possibly make any true profitable vse of this speach,
and the doubtings which may spring up in our own hearts, I have Thought good (my text giving me so just occasion), to discourse thus largely of this matter for whereas God Saith Here he hath written to us his law, we cannot possibly make any true profitable use of this speech,
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therfore in the handling of this part, I will follow this course. 1. I will shew the nature of the fault. 2. I will opē the greatnes of it. 3. I will declare what punishmēt is belōging to it. 4. I wil apply it to to see whether it be not also our fault fifthly,
Therefore in the handling of this part, I will follow this course. 1. I will show the nature of the fault. 2. I will open the greatness of it. 3. I will declare what punishment is belonging to it. 4. I will apply it to to see whither it be not also our fault fifthly,
And first what the fault was, and wherein this people trespassed, when they are said to haue coūted the great matters of gods law, as a strange thing.
And First what the fault was, and wherein this people trespassed, when they Are said to have counted the great matters of God's law, as a strange thing.
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for their necessary vses, intending that it should be familiar vnto them, and alwaies at hand with them as a Councellor in all their occasions to aduise them,
for their necessary uses, intending that it should be familiar unto them, and always At hand with them as a Councillor in all their occasions to advise them,
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for the commaundement of God was very straite, that they should all, one and other acquainte themselues with the things of his law, wherof that one place which is in Deutronomy, is a sufficiēt witnes;
for the Commandment of God was very strait, that they should all, one and other acquaint themselves with the things of his law, whereof that one place which is in Deuteronomy, is a sufficient witness;
And these words &c: Therfore besides the ordinarie course of teaching by the Leuits in the Temple, the Lord commaunded, to bind them as signes vpon their heads, and write them vpon the Postes of their house, & vpon their gates.
And these words etc.: Therefore beside the ordinary course of teaching by the Leuits in the Temple, the Lord commanded, to bind them as Signs upon their Heads, and write them upon the Posts of their house, & upon their gates.
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so that it was a manifest contempte of Gods commaundement, to passe that by, as matter which concerned them not, which the Lords desire and will was by all meanes to accustome them vnto.
so that it was a manifest contempt of God's Commandment, to pass that by, as matter which concerned them not, which the lords desire and will was by all means to accustom them unto.
marke the words of my text, I haue written to them &c saieth God, so that the written word is as it were an epistle or letter sent from the Lord vnto his Church.
mark the words of my text, I have written to them etc. Saith God, so that the written word is as it were an epistle or Letter sent from the Lord unto his Church.
so the carriage & frame of it, considering what the Lord is in respect of vs, is full of exceeding kindnes, many gracious promises, many kind entreaties, many fatherly aduertisements, euery word in a manner, sauouring of vnspeakeable loue.
so the carriage & frame of it, considering what the Lord is in respect of us, is full of exceeding kindness, many gracious promises, many kind entreaties, many fatherly advertisements, every word in a manner, savouring of unspeakable love.
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Now put case a king should write a letter to his meanest subiects, nay to such as being traytors to him, stood at his mercy to be disposed with at his pleasure (for so is the case betwixt God and vs) and should in all temperate manner speake gratiously vnto them, promising vpon their submission, a finall remitting of their misbehauiour,
Now put case a King should write a Letter to his Meanest Subjects, nay to such as being Traitors to him, stood At his mercy to be disposed with At his pleasure (for so is the case betwixt God and us) and should in all temperate manner speak graciously unto them, promising upon their submission, a final remitting of their misbehaviour,
yf these men thus at the kings pleasure, and thus kindly written vnto, should throw the letter aside, not vouchsafeing to pervse it, what name would wee giue vnto this demeanor;
if these men thus At the Kings pleasure, and thus kindly written unto, should throw the Letter aside, not vouchsafing to peruse it, what name would we give unto this demeanour;
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How must it not needs then be vngratitude in a higher degree, that the lord writing to his enemies (as we are all by nature) such a gratious letter of reconcilement, sueing to win vs,
How must it not needs then be ungratitude in a higher degree, that the lord writing to his enemies (as we Are all by nature) such a gracious Letter of reconcilement, suing to win us,
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and to let it flip as if it were some idle stuffe, not worth the looking on? Againe wheras it is often touched in the scripture, that the lord had a speciall regard ouer the Iewish nation, more then to any other vnder heauen;
and to let it flip as if it were Some idle stuff, not worth the looking on? Again whereas it is often touched in the scripture, that the lord had a special regard over the Jewish Nation, more then to any other under heaven;
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And Dauid in the Psalmes haueing spoken at large touching the prouidence of God ouer all mankind, cōmeth at last to shew wherin the Iewes had the preeminence aboue all other, in these words;
And David in the Psalms having spoken At large touching the providence of God over all mankind, comes At last to show wherein the Iewes had the preeminence above all other, in these words;
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And Saint Paul propounding to himselfe this question, what is then the preferment of the Iew? answereth it thus, cheifly because vnto them were committed the oracles of God.
And Saint Paul propounding to himself this question, what is then the preferment of the Iew? Answers it thus, chiefly Because unto them were committed the oracles of God.
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So then seing among all the blessings that God bestowed vpon thē, this was the choise, that the great things of the law were committed vnto them, in it must needs be an argument of extreame vnthankfulnes in them to make so slight account of so great a fauour.
So then sing among all the blessings that God bestowed upon them, this was the choice, that the great things of the law were committed unto them, in it must needs be an argument of extreme unthankfulness in them to make so slight account of so great a favour.
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For the lord had not commended to them, the things of his law, simply as a meanes by which they might shew their obedience vnto his authority, but the intent of the lord therin was the furtherance of their good.
For the lord had not commended to them, the things of his law, simply as a means by which they might show their Obedience unto his Authority, but the intent of the lord therein was the furtherance of their good.
so then if you demaund what great matter this was, for which this people was so highly blamed in these words, They haue accounted the great things of the law,
so then if you demand what great matter this was, for which this people was so highly blamed in these words, They have accounted the great things of the law,
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1. rebellious disobedience to Gods expresse cōmādment: 2. presumtuous contempt and base estimation of gods great kindnes. 3. the desperate neglect of the saluation of their owne soules. This is the second point. Now for the third.
1. rebellious disobedience to God's express Commandment: 2. presumptuous contempt and base estimation of God's great kindness. 3. the desperate neglect of the salvation of their own Souls. This is the second point. Now for the third.
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but yet if we shall consider what the scripture saith of it in particular, it wil much more affect vs. Thus much therefore we may generally vnderstand that the lord punisheth no sinne more greiuously,
but yet if we shall Consider what the scripture Says of it in particular, it will much more affect us Thus much Therefore we may generally understand that the lord Punisheth no sin more grievously,
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For wheras sundry times before the comming of Christ in the flesh, the wrath of God came vpon them, that the iudgments wherwith they were visited, made euē their eares to tingle that heard them,
For whereas sundry times before the coming of christ in the Flesh, the wrath of God Come upon them, that the Judgments wherewith they were visited, made even their ears to tingle that herd them,
whosoeuer obserueth the course of the prophets, shall finde that the principall ground of all this, was their slight account of the holy doctrine of God, their preferring the inuentions of men, the guises of other nations,
whosoever observeth the course of the Prophets, shall find that the principal ground of all this, was their slight account of the holy Doctrine of God, their preferring the Inventions of men, the guises of other Nations,
But lest we should thinke this is nothing to vs (though indeed it was left written to admonish vs) concerning this matter, there are two places of holy scripture especially to be considered,
But lest we should think this is nothing to us (though indeed it was left written to admonish us) Concerning this matter, there Are two places of holy scripture especially to be considered,
and they are both in the booke of the Prouerbs, the one is, he that turneth away his care from hearing the law: euen his prayer shalbe abhominable. marke I pray you;
and they Are both in the book of the Proverbs, the one is, he that turns away his care from hearing the law: even his prayer shall abominable. mark I pray you;
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the lord takes it as an honor vnto him, to haue this title, to be called the hearer of prayers; yet the neglect of Gods word, the making no account of the meanes to bring vs to the knowledge of it, turnes all a mans prayers into sinne, stops vp the eares of the lord vnto all his sutes, doth (as it were) barre vp the gate of heauen against him, that though his request be neuer so earnest,
the lord Takes it as an honour unto him, to have this title, to be called the hearer of Prayers; yet the neglect of God's word, the making no account of the means to bring us to the knowledge of it, turns all a men Prayers into sin, stops up the ears of the lord unto all his suits, does (as it were) bar up the gate of heaven against him, that though his request be never so earnest,
what a grieuous sinne then must that needs be, which turneth that so sweete and gratious nature of God into that extremity, that he should euen reioice at mens destruction,
what a grievous sin then must that needs be, which turns that so sweet and gracious nature of God into that extremity, that he should even rejoice At men's destruction,
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Thus then wee end this pointe ▪ if you aske what iudgment is due to this offence of not regarding the greate things of Gods law, I answere, in generall it sets open the very floodgate of Gods wrath as appeareth by the example of the Iewes;
Thus then we end this point ▪ if you ask what judgement is due to this offence of not regarding the great things of God's law, I answer, in general it sets open the very floodgate of God's wrath as appears by the Exampl of the Iewes;
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It is a thing that cannot be denied, that the kindnes of God in his behalfe towards vs, is no whit inferior to that which in former times he shewed to the Iewes, I do thinke that no man can name any one particular tending to the discouery and making manifest of the law:
It is a thing that cannot be denied, that the kindness of God in his behalf towards us, is no whit inferior to that which in former times he showed to the Iewes, I do think that no man can name any one particular tending to the discovery and making manifest of the law:
Nay looke by how much the ministery of the gospell doth exceed the ministery of the law, by so much is the mercy of God greater vnto vs, then vnto them;
Nay look by how much the Ministry of the gospel does exceed the Ministry of the law, by so much is the mercy of God greater unto us, then unto them;
as euer he might say to them, I haue written to you the great things of my law It is manifest then I thinke to euery one that vnderstandeth any thing, that we are nothing inferior to the Iewes in respect of the blessing, I doubt not but it shall also appeare, that we do fully match them,
as ever he might say to them, I have written to you the great things of my law It is manifest then I think to every one that understandeth any thing, that we Are nothing inferior to the Iewes in respect of the blessing, I doubt not but it shall also appear, that we do Fully match them,
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And to the end I may make good that which I say, let me shew it in particulars how he word of God, the holy will of God reuealed in the sripture is a meere stranger vnto vs;
And to the end I may make good that which I say, let me show it in particulars how he word of God, the holy will of God revealed in the scripture is a mere stranger unto us;
The word of God is a strange thing to our iudgments, a strange thing to our thoughts, strange to our affections, strange to our tongues and speaches, strang to our courses and to our ordinary conuersation,
The word of God is a strange thing to our Judgments, a strange thing to our thoughts, strange to our affections, strange to our tongues and Speeches, strange to our courses and to our ordinary Conversation,
well seeme in matters of law, able to speake well and with good aduise about outward things, a man would wonder to heare their weaknes and simplicity in religiō.
well seem in matters of law, able to speak well and with good advise about outward things, a man would wonder to hear their weakness and simplicity in Religion.
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but yet (if our consciences being appealed vnto) wee will speake the truth as it is, I beleeue that wee must (whether wee will or no) confesse, that our mindes are so (in a manner) wholly taken vp with couetous, ambitious, ydle, wanton, reuengfull thoughts, rising out of our corrupt hearts,
but yet (if our Consciences being appealed unto) we will speak the truth as it is, I believe that we must (whither we will or not) confess, that our minds Are so (in a manner) wholly taken up with covetous, ambitious, idle, wanton, revengeful thoughts, rising out of our corrupt hearts,
as from a continuall spring, that there is scarcely any roome or time for any priuate questionings or communings wich our selues touching the words of eternall life, and the greate things of Gods law.
as from a continual spring, that there is scarcely any room or time for any private questionings or communings which our selves touching the words of Eternal life, and the great things of God's law.
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Such meditations may sometimes (perhaps) knock at the outward doore of our hearts, or (it may be) find, vpon a fit some sodaine and superficiall entertainement,
Such meditations may sometime (perhaps) knock At the outward door of our hearts, or (it may be) find, upon a fit Some sudden and superficial entertainment,
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and by that meanes neuer come to pitch with vs or to dwell plenteously in our heartes Thirdly there is as small acquaintance betwixt the word of God and our affections:
and by that means never come to pitch with us or to dwell plenteously in our hearts Thirdly there is as small acquaintance betwixt the word of God and our affections:
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In other things wee are like to the Horsele aches daughters, which crie, giue, giue, and we are seldome heard to say it is enough: but in matters of religion we are very moderate;
In other things we Are like to the Horsele aches daughters, which cry, give, give, and we Are seldom herd to say it is enough: but in matters of Religion we Are very moderate;
compendious sermons, breife discourses, short prayers, hasty meditations, these please vs best. Indeed were it not for very shame, we would haue none at all.
compendious Sermons, brief discourses, short Prayers, hasty meditations, these please us best. Indeed were it not for very shame, we would have none At all.
Now fourthly for our tongues and speaches, let vs call to minde our ordinarie conferences, at home, at worke, in iournies, in meetings, in going and coming too and from the church,
Now fourthly for our tongues and Speeches, let us call to mind our ordinary conferences, At home, At work, in journeys, in meetings, in going and coming too and from the Church,
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as he did to see the two disciples traueling to Emaus, and should saie to vs as he did to them, what manner of communications are these that you haue one to another? we should be able to answere him for on time of a thousand, that we are reuerentlie and soberlie communing together of good things, conferring of the things in which publiquelie we haue beene taught, that so we might both edify our selues in our most holy faith, and might also prouoke and stirre vp one another.
as he did to see the two Disciples traveling to Emaus, and should say to us as he did to them, what manner of communications Are these that you have one to Another? we should be able to answer him for on time of a thousand, that we Are reverently and soberly communing together of good things, conferring of the things in which publicly we have been taught, that so we might both edify our selves in our most holy faith, and might also provoke and stir up one Another.
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to good workes. doubtles (as it was said to Peter) our very speach would bewray vs, and the barrennes of our talke, would discouer the drines and deadnes of our hearts.
to good works. doubtless (as it was said to Peter) our very speech would bewray us, and the Barrenness of our talk, would discover the dryness and deadness of our hearts.
or els be called in by some profaine ones, as Sampson was by the Philistins, to make them pastime, yet it is most vniuersally a stranger to mens liues and conuersations.
or Else be called in by Some profaine ones, as Sampson was by the philistines, to make them pastime, yet it is most universally a stranger to men's lives and conversations.
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It is madnes in the worlds account for a man in all things (with Dauid) to make the testimonies of the lord, his councellors, and to stand vpon these strict and nice termes of consience,
It is madness in the world's account for a man in all things (with David) to make the testimonies of the lord, his councillors, and to stand upon these strict and Nicaenae terms of conscience,
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Shall it not hinder my profit? will it be no blemish to my reputation, may I thereby further such & such purposes? are ther any examples of men of some note and fashion in the world running the same courses? Here is the ordinary religion of the world;
Shall it not hinder my profit? will it be no blemish to my reputation, may I thereby further such & such Purposes? Are there any Examples of men of Some note and fashion in the world running the same courses? Here is the ordinary Religion of the world;
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& vnreasonable in common Iudgment, and through discontinuance of these euill times so out of vse, that when as the word challengeth that right of gouerning vs which the Lord hath giuen it, men forth with (so strange a thing is it vnto them to beare the yoke) snuffe and are not afraid to expostulate with it,
& unreasonable in Common Judgement, and through discontinuance of these evil times so out of use, that when as the word Challengeth that right of governing us which the Lord hath given it, men forth with (so strange a thing is it unto them to bear the yoke) snuff and Are not afraid to expostulate with it,
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viz: That seeing to account the greate things of Gods law as a strange thing, is 1 a faulte, 2 a greuious fault, 3 a faulte liable to so extreame punishment, and 4 our faulte:
videlicet: That seeing to account the great things of God's law as a strange thing, is 1 a fault, 2 a grievous fault, 3 a fault liable to so extreme punishment, and 4 our fault:
there is no remedy (vnlesse by a bold persisting in an apparent euill wee will prouoke God) but wee must henceforth giue all diligence, that the word of God may be no more a stranger vnto vs,
there is no remedy (unless by a bold persisting in an apparent evil we will provoke God) but we must henceforth give all diligence, that the word of God may be no more a stranger unto us,
but a dweller with vs, and may become familiar vnto vs. That this is a dutie from which no man is exempted, the scripture is manifest, in which (if the whole body of it throughout be examined (there is no releasement or dispensation giuen vnto any to neglect the searching of Gods booke;
but a dweller with us, and may become familiar unto us That this is a duty from which no man is exempted, the scripture is manifest, in which (if the Whole body of it throughout be examined (there is no releasement or Dispensation given unto any to neglect the searching of God's book;
The very like pollicy was vsed in the dayes of Popery, to the end to continue the people in blindnes, that they might not descriy the abhomination of that religion, by the light of the scripture.
The very like policy was used in the days of Popery, to the end to continue the people in blindness, that they might not descriy the abomination of that Religion, by the Light of the scripture.
So in the daies of Popishi blindnes, no common man wanting the helpes of learning and knowledge in the tongues, could enioy the benefite of any spirituall sharpening, any comforte for his soule,
So in the days of Popishi blindness, no Common man wanting the helps of learning and knowledge in the tongues, could enjoy the benefit of any spiritual sharpening, any Comfort for his soul,
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and the reasons which euen the most learned papstis alleadge for the discharging of the Laity, from conuerting with the scripture, being the very same which euery profaine ignorant person, is able by the priuate teaching of his owne corrupt hearte, to pleade on the behalfe of his owne carelesnes.
and the Reasons which even the most learned papstis allege for the discharging of the Laity, from converting with the scripture, being the very same which every profaine ignorant person, is able by the private teaching of his own corrupt heart, to plead on the behalf of his own carelessness.
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and if wee be any whit a shamed of our former neglect, and thinke our selues bounde in conscience, to grow into a farther degree of familiarity with the word of God, the vseing of these helpes shalbe a greate furtherance.
and if we be any whit a shamed of our former neglect, and think our selves bound in conscience, to grow into a farther degree of familiarity with the word of God, the using of these helps shall a great furtherance.
and wacth daily at his gates, & giue attendance at the postes of his doores: For if thou cause thine eares to hearken vnto wisedome, and encline thine heart:
and wacth daily At his gates, & give attendance At the posts of his doors: For if thou cause thine ears to harken unto Wisdom, and incline thine heart:
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and inures to the phrase and language of the scripture: 2 a busy and secret meditating and exercising the thoughts about such things as we haue receiued.
and inures to the phrase and language of the scripture: 2 a busy and secret meditating and exercising the thoughts about such things as we have received.
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and seasoneth the inner man, euen the spirit of the minde, with that holy truth which we haue learned. 3. A reuerent and discreet conference touching heauenly things as occasion falleth sometime with our minister, sometimes with our neighbours, sometimes at home with our famelies, sometimes abroad euen as we walke by the way. This is a notable quickning for our selues,
and seasoneth the inner man, even the Spirit of the mind, with that holy truth which we have learned. 3. A reverent and discreet conference touching heavenly things as occasion falls sometime with our minister, sometime with our neighbours, sometime At home with our families, sometime abroad even as we walk by the Way. This is a notable quickening for our selves,
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At the lest some of these priuate exercises should daily be performed, for miserable is that man who for one whole day togeather, doeth nether busie his tounge,
At the lest Some of these private exercises should daily be performed, for miserable is that man who for one Whole day together, doth neither busy his tongue,
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and as it were a soleume oath taken betwixt God and a mans owne soule, to keepe the Lords righteous Iudgments and to haue respect to all his commaundements.
and as it were a soleume oath taken betwixt God and a men own soul, to keep the lords righteous Judgments and to have respect to all his Commandments.
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as he heares taught, praying the Lord to establish him in euery word & good worke, will in time grow so perfect in good things, that he shall euen with a kind of pleasure, (for the Lords yoake is easie) walke in the law of the Lord neuer being idle nor vnfruitfull in the knowledge of Christ, but adorning the doctrine of God our sauiour in all things.
as he hears taught, praying the Lord to establish him in every word & good work, will in time grow so perfect in good things, that he shall even with a kind of pleasure, (for the lords yoke is easy) walk in the law of the Lord never being idle nor unfruitful in the knowledge of christ, but adorning the Doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
The conscionable practise of these duties shall by the blessing of God, reforme our common fault of being strangers in Gods, booke and shall by making Christs word dwell with vs, fit,
The conscionable practice of these duties shall by the blessing of God, reform our Common fault of being Strangers in God's, book and shall by making Christ word dwell with us, fit,
