Vindiciæ foederis, or, A treatise of the covenant of God enterd with man-kinde in the several kindes and degrees of it, in which the agreement and respective differences of the covenant of works and the covenant of grace, of the old and new covenant are discust ... / [by] Thomas Blake ... ; whereunto is annexed a sermon preached at his funeral by Mr. Anthony Burgesse, and a funeral oration made at his death by Mr. Samuel Shaw.
by that discourse we have a description of a Pastor and Officer in the Church, in Idea and in subjecto: In Idea, or in the Thesi, there the Apostle describeth such by their name and titles, they are Overseers and Elders, v. 17. from the efficient cause the Holy Ghost hath made them so, from the relation they are in: The People are their Flock, and they are Gods Church.
by that discourse we have a description of a Pastor and Officer in the Church, in Idea and in Subject: In Idea, or in the Thessia, there the Apostle Describeth such by their name and titles, they Are Overseers and Elders, v. 17. from the efficient cause the Holy Ghost hath made them so, from the Relation they Are in: The People Are their Flock, and they Are God's Church.
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And lastly, from the dignity and high thoughts put upon them by Christ, they were purchased with his own blood, shall we think our labor, our pains, our sweat, too much,
And lastly, from the dignity and high thoughts put upon them by christ, they were purchased with his own blood, shall we think our labour, our pains, our sweat, too much,
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yet he was a Gyant in Gifts and Graces, so that Papists themselves cannot but give the pre-eminence to Paul above Peter, in respect of Doctrine and Ministerial abilities:
yet he was a Giant in Gifts and Graces, so that Papists themselves cannot but give the preeminence to Paul above Peter, in respect of Doctrine and Ministerial abilities:
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yet I am not of Amyraldus his minde, consider. in cap. 7. ad Rom. who denying the Interpretation of the seventh of the Romans, to be understood personally of Paul, thinking this would be injurious to the Grace of God sanctifying of him,
yet I am not of Amyraldus his mind, Consider. in cap. 7. and Rom. who denying the Interpretation of the seventh of the Roman, to be understood personally of Paul, thinking this would be injurious to the Grace of God sanctifying of him,
He affirmeth, that if God pleased so to adorn Paul with the gifts of the Spirit, that he should in this life arrive at that fulness and perfection of holiness, which other Believers obtain no where but in Heaven, that thereby he might be propounded as a perfect example to all Christians,
He Affirmeth, that if God pleased so to adorn Paul with the Gifts of the Spirit, that he should in this life arrive At that fullness and perfection of holiness, which other Believers obtain no where but in Heaven, that thereby he might be propounded as a perfect Exampl to all Christians,
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yet that Paul was not above the combate of the flesh and spirit within him, appeareth partly in that careful keeping down of his body, 1 Cor. 9. 27. lest sin should prevail;
yet that Paul was not above the combat of the Flesh and Spirit within him, appears partly in that careful keeping down of his body, 1 Cor. 9. 27. lest since should prevail;
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as also in those buffetings of Satan which he was exercised with, that he might not be lifted up above measure, 2 Cor. 12. 7. Well, however it be, the Apostle having both by rule and example,
as also in those buffetings of Satan which he was exercised with, that he might not be lifted up above measure, 2 Cor. 12. 7. Well, however it be, the Apostle having both by Rule and Exampl,
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he Prayed as well as kneeled, for that is the onely key to open Heaven, that is Davids Harp, to allay all those unruly affections that are apt to disturb us.
he Prayed as well as kneeled, for that is the only key to open Heaven, that is Davids Harp, to allay all those unruly affections that Are apt to disturb us.
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Lastly, here is the effect of all upon the Auditors, which is expressed, First, In their passion of weeping, with the aggravation. 1. They wept sore. 2. Their great love, They fell on Pauls neck and kissed him.
Lastly, Here is the Effect of all upon the Auditors, which is expressed, First, In their passion of weeping, with the aggravation. 1. They wept soar. 2. Their great love, They fell on Paul's neck and kissed him.
I shall from these words observe two doctrines suitable to the two considerable parts of this auditory, the one seasonable for the Ministers of the Gospel here present, The other opportune for the Congregation of Tamworth, now bereaved of a faithful Pastor, whom I may see mourning and weeping, and that most of all, because you shall see his face no more, you shall not behold him in this place again, you shall not hear his voice from hence again.
I shall from these words observe two doctrines suitable to the two considerable parts of this auditory, the one seasonable for the Ministers of the Gospel Here present, The other opportune for the Congregation of Tamworth, now bereft of a faithful Pastor, whom I may see mourning and weeping, and that most of all, Because you shall see his face no more, you shall not behold him in this place again, you shall not hear his voice from hence again.
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The first Observation is grounded upon these words, when he had thus spoken, This about the duty of a Minister, This about his Holy, Godly, and exemplary conversation; From whence observe,
The First Observation is grounded upon these words, when he had thus spoken, This about the duty of a Minister, This about his Holy, Godly, and exemplary Conversation; From whence observe,
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doth not this then make him afraid? how shall he give an account concerning the improvement of his talents? No, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, &c. We have the like glorious profession made by this holy Apostle, Thess. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. which is an excellent Copy for every Minister to write after, to live and breathe from thence;
does not this then make him afraid? how shall he give an account Concerning the improvement of his Talents? No, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, etc. We have the like glorious profession made by this holy Apostle, Thess 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. which is an excellent Copy for every Minister to write After, to live and breathe from thence;
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and certainly, so great is this ministerial work, that Paul himself cryed out, Who is sufficient for these things? Chrysostome hath very discouraging passages,
and Certainly, so great is this ministerial work, that Paul himself cried out, Who is sufficient for these things? Chrysostom hath very discouraging passages,
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Otherwise such as Chrysostome himself, that is said to fear nothing but sin, and those that by their Doctrin and life, turn many from iniquities, shall have more then ordinary glory in heaven;
Otherwise such as Chrysostom himself, that is said to Fear nothing but since, and those that by their Doctrine and life, turn many from iniquities, shall have more then ordinary glory in heaven;
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To amplifie this, I shall in some particulars or Characters describe how, or when the Ministery is faithfully discharged, what is ingredient thereunto, or constituent thereof;
To amplify this, I shall in Some particulars or Characters describe how, or when the Ministry is faithfully discharged, what is ingredient thereunto, or constituent thereof;
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And first there is required an inward experimental savory work of grace upon the Ministers own heart, that thereby he may more affectionately and cordially deal with others;
And First there is required an inward experimental savoury work of grace upon the Ministers own heart, that thereby he may more affectionately and cordially deal with Others;
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when we know the terror of the Lord, and the love of Christ experimentally, this maketh us able in the work of the Ministery, 2 Cor. 5. 11. I doe not say that the Office of a Minister is null,
when we know the terror of the Lord, and the love of christ experimentally, this makes us able in the work of the Ministry, 2 Cor. 5. 11. I do not say that the Office of a Minister is null,
A man may know things, as Aquinas saith, per modum cognitionis, or, per modum inclinationis; now it is this experimental Divinitie, that worketh besides Knowledge an inclination and propensitie to the thing known, that maketh us able to discharge this duty;
A man may know things, as Aquinas Says, per modum cognitionis, or, per modum inclinationis; now it is this experimental Divinity, that works beside Knowledge an inclination and propensity to the thing known, that makes us able to discharge this duty;
If thou knowest the truths of God, but by Books, by Authors onely, and thy own heart feeleth not the power of these things, Thou art but as the Conduit, that letteth out wine or refreshing water to others,
If thou Knowest the truths of God, but by Books, by Authors only, and thy own heart feeleth not the power of these things, Thou art but as the Conduit, that lets out wine or refreshing water to Others,
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2. To a faithfull discharge, there is required a sound knowledge, judgement and skill in divine things; hence they are called lights, guides, and Shepherds, they are required to be NONLATINALPHABET 1 Tim. 3. 2. apt to teach, to reprove in all Doctrine. 2 Tim. 4. 2. It is not enough to cry out of Heresies or of sinnes, unless we rebuke with doctrine;
2. To a faithful discharge, there is required a found knowledge, judgement and skill in divine things; hence they Are called lights, guides, and Shepherd's, they Are required to be 1 Tim. 3. 2. apt to teach, to reprove in all Doctrine. 2 Tim. 4. 2. It is not enough to cry out of Heresies or of Sins, unless we rebuke with Doctrine;
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The least Knowledge that Casuists condescend unto in a Minister is, that he must be learned, supra vulgus fidelium: Is he a fit Minister that can onely Preach and pray by a prescript,
The least Knowledge that Casuists condescend unto in a Minister is, that he must be learned, supra vulgus Fidelium: Is he a fit Minister that can only Preach and pray by a prescript,
Ministers therefore should take that exhortation, which we see Paul gave even to Timothy, though so well accomplished. 1 Tim. 4. 15. Meditate upon these things, give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear, yea, vers. 13. Till I come, give attendance to reading.
Ministers Therefore should take that exhortation, which we see Paul gave even to Timothy, though so well accomplished. 1 Tim. 4. 15. Meditate upon these things, give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear, yea, vers. 13. Till I come, give attendance to reading.
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I dare not avouch that of Luther, who said it is a German Proverb, that young Divines fill Hell, onely it is a good warning, that such be diligent in studying, that God may blesse them with all knowledge and understanding,
I Dare not avouch that of Luther, who said it is a Germane Proverb, that young Divines fill Hell, only it is a good warning, that such be diligent in studying, that God may bless them with all knowledge and understanding,
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first in the Scripture, and then in all other parts of Divinitie, whether controversall, positive or practicall, especially adde to thy Ministeriall knowledge these two things;
First in the Scripture, and then in all other parts of Divinity, whither controversal, positive or practical, especially add to thy Ministerial knowledge these two things;
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Have faith, not reason or opinion in religious things, Calvin saith in Comment. 2. Epist. ad Corin. that the Ministers of of God, who go up into the Pulpit in the name of Christ, to preach his Word, ought to have such firmness of Faith in them, that they are assured that their Doctrine can no more be overthrowne, then God himself;
Have faith, not reason or opinion in religious things, calvin Says in Comment. 2. Epistle and Corin. that the Ministers of of God, who go up into the Pulpit in the name of christ, to preach his Word, ought to have such firmness of Faith in them, that they Are assured that their Doctrine can no more be overthrown, then God himself;
but little Faith, be very scepticall, and deale in Divinitie as we use to do in Philosophy, videtur quod sic, videtur quod non, Great Schollars are not alwayes great beleevers, The want of this maketh a man of a Socinian faith,
but little Faith, be very sceptical, and deal in Divinity as we use to do in Philosophy, videtur quod sic, videtur quod non, Great Scholars Are not always great believers, The want of this makes a man of a Socinian faith,
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2. With this knowledge labour much after Casuisticall Divinity, whereby you may be able to direct the tempted in cases of Conscience, To guide the afflicted in soul, what they are to doe;
2. With this knowledge labour much After Casuistical Divinity, whereby you may be able to Direct the tempted in cases of Conscience, To guide the afflicted in soul, what they Are to do;
Indeed the Papists have a deale of Casuisticall divinitie in large voluminous discourses, but it is for the most part calculated according to their meridians of superstitious usages and Customes,
Indeed the Papists have a deal of Casuistical divinity in large voluminous discourses, but it is for the most part calculated according to their meridians of superstitious usages and Customs,
The Consciences of men are the subject matter of your Office, and therefore look after that Ars Cordis, which is indeed a liberall art that will set us free.
The Consciences of men Are the Subject matter of your Office, and Therefore look After that Ars Cordis, which is indeed a liberal art that will Set us free.
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3. He that will faithfully discharge the Office of his Ministery, must regard the end of it, the finis operis, and finis operantis, the finis ministerii, and ministri, must be all one:
3. He that will faithfully discharge the Office of his Ministry, must regard the end of it, the finis operis, and finis operantis, the finis Ministerii, and ministri, must be all one:
and truly herein we may much lament our entrance in to this work, how many set upon it as a profession to live upon, by that they hope to satisfie their needs,
and truly herein we may much lament our Entrance in to this work, how many Set upon it as a profession to live upon, by that they hope to satisfy their needs,
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4. He that will faithfully discharge this Office of the Ministry, must as Paul professeth, 2 Cor. 1. 12. have his conversation with all godly simplicity and sincerity:
4. He that will faithfully discharge this Office of the Ministry, must as Paul Professes, 2 Cor. 1. 12. have his Conversation with all godly simplicity and sincerity:
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He is to carry on his work in Scripture-ways, avoiding those two Rocks, Media violentiae, and Media fraudulentiae; A man of a crafty multiplicity of Spirit, will turn into any shape dispute for any thing a lawful:
He is to carry on his work in Scriptural ways, avoiding those two Rocks, Media violentiae, and Media fraudulentiae; A man of a crafty Multiplicity of Spirit, will turn into any shape dispute for any thing a lawful:
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It is said to be Nazianzens Emblem, Theologia nostra est Pythagorica, by this simplicity of Spirit, a man shall overcome those Temptations, which are usually in Scholars to bring, inaudita & invisa, strange and unheard things unto our People;
It is said to be Nazianzens Emblem, Theology nostra est Pythagorica, by this simplicity of Spirit, a man shall overcome those Temptations, which Are usually in Scholars to bring, inaudita & Invisa, strange and unheard things unto our People;
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yet let not this liberty be abused to licentiousness, to believe nothing, to despise all those Ministerial helps which God hath vouchsafed to the Church,
yet let not this liberty be abused to licentiousness, to believe nothing, to despise all those Ministerial helps which God hath vouchsafed to the Church,
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though he must try, yet he must not be always trying, but hold fast that which is good, 1 Thess. 5. 21. This liberty and particular Judgement of discerning, which God alloweth every man, is not to be opposed to that decisive Ministerial Judgement, which God hath appointed in his Church.
though he must try, yet he must not be always trying, but hold fast that which is good, 1 Thess 5. 21. This liberty and particular Judgement of discerning, which God alloweth every man, is not to be opposed to that decisive Ministerial Judgement, which God hath appointed in his Church.
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Secondly, under pretence of a more moderate and impartial handling of things, as not being addicted unto parties, take heed thou do not make a party of thy self,
Secondly, under pretence of a more moderate and impartial handling of things, as not being addicted unto parties, take heed thou do not make a party of thy self,
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for by this means, men leaving that simplicity and Scripture-dependance they once had, have corrupted their Ministerial Office, instead of a faithful discharge of it.
for by this means, men leaving that simplicity and Scriptural dependence they once had, have corrupted their Ministerial Office, instead of a faithful discharge of it.
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Fifthly, To a faithful discharge of this dreadful Office, there is required an excellent compound of many choice Graces, insomuch that a Ministers qualification, is like that Ointment that was to be made for the Priest onely:
Fifthly, To a faithful discharge of this dreadful Office, there is required an excellent compound of many choice Graces, insomuch that a Ministers qualification, is like that Ointment that was to be made for the Priest only:
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he is not a Minister, that is not ad mille mortes paratus, said Chrysostome; as a good Souldier endure hardship, saith Paul to Timothy, 1 Tim. 2. 3. There must be Prudence and Wisdom, else Love and Power will make us like Sampson, without eyes;
he is not a Minister, that is not ad mille mortes Ready, said Chrysostom; as a good Soldier endure hardship, Says Paul to Timothy, 1 Tim. 2. 3. There must be Prudence and Wisdom, Else Love and Power will make us like Sampson, without eyes;
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Again, there must be an Heavemly heart, contemning the world and all earthly advantages: The eye that is to see for others must not have dust falling into it:
Again, there must be an Heavenly heart, contemning the world and all earthly advantages: The eye that is to see for Others must not have dust falling into it:
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This fear to displease men, whereby we do not reprove sin so Zealously, so Cordially and Faithfully as we should, hath eclipsed the comfort of some godly Ministers at their death.
This Fear to displease men, whereby we do not reprove since so Zealously, so Cordially and Faithfully as we should, hath eclipsed the Comfort of Some godly Ministers At their death.
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It is too true that the Wise man saith, The fear of a man is his snare, Prov. 29. 25. The Camelion for fear, saith Aristotle, turneth into the likeness of every object it meeteth with.
It is too true that the Wise man Says, The Fear of a man is his snare, Curae 29. 25. The Chameleon for Fear, Says Aristotle, turns into the likeness of every Object it meeteth with.
These are the special qualifications of a Godly Minister, whereby he will be able to say with Paul, I have fought a good fight. 1 Tim. 4. 7. Yea, with CHRIST, I have finished the worke thou gavest me to do.
These Are the special qualifications of a Godly Minister, whereby he will be able to say with Paul, I have fought a good fight. 1 Tim. 4. 7. Yea, with CHRIST, I have finished the work thou Gavest me to do.
now in all these things there is one particular, which doth much quicken, and that is temptation, one of those three things, Luther said, made a Divine;
now in all these things there is one particular, which does much quicken, and that is temptation, one of those three things, Luther said, made a Divine;
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for they shall find that even Pauls have had the buffetings of Satan, and that by these soule temptations they have learned more then all Books or authors could teach them.
for they shall find that even Paul's have had the buffetings of Satan, and that by these soul temptations they have learned more then all Books or Authors could teach them.
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And thus I leave the first Doctrine, and proceed to the second, which is. That a Godly People cannot but affectionately mourn under the losse of their faithfull Ministers.
And thus I leave the First Doctrine, and proceed to the second, which is. That a Godly People cannot but affectionately mourn under the loss of their faithful Ministers.
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Christ wept, and they argued from thence, behold how he loved him, Joh. 11. 35, 36. So that Nazianzens commendation of his Mother Nonna, that she never wept under the many troubles she underwent, submitting all to Gods hand, was rather Stoicisme, then Christianitie;
christ wept, and they argued from thence, behold how he loved him, John 11. 35, 36. So that Nazianzens commendation of his Mother Nonna, that she never wept under the many Troubles she underwent, submitting all to God's hand, was rather Stoicism, then Christianity;
how then can a people forbeare, when their own Minister, their own Pastor is taken away, should not the Congregation be a valley of tears, or a place of mourners;
how then can a people forbear, when their own Minister, their own Pastor is taken away, should not the Congregation be a valley of tears, or a place of mourners;
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for if God upon the abuse of naturall Creatures, will take away his Wine, his Bread, his flaxe, will he not much more remove the candlestick, for unfruitfulness under spiritual mercies;
for if God upon the abuse of natural Creatures, will take away his Wine, his Bred, his flax, will he not much more remove the candlestick, for unfruitfulness under spiritual Mercies;
A grieved Minister, a discouraged Minister cannot do his duty, so powerfully, it will be unprofitable unto you, you will find it in his study, in his sermons;
A grieved Minister, a discouraged Minister cannot do his duty, so powerfully, it will be unprofitable unto you, you will find it in his study, in his Sermons;
4. There is cause to mourn, because of the excellencie of the relation between a Pastor and a People, in some respects, it is above all naturall relations.
4. There is cause to mourn, Because of the excellency of the Relation between a Pastor and a People, in Some respects, it is above all natural relations.
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when the Minister is dead, may quickly be destroyed, so that we may wonder, how such a Town, such a place should be over-run with Bryars and Thornes immediately.
when the Minister is dead, may quickly be destroyed, so that we may wonder, how such a Town, such a place should be overrun with Briars and Thorns immediately.
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3. Another sad consequent is sometimes, divisions and breaches among the People, while a Godly Minister is alive, he is like a Corner Stone, that uniteth both sides of the Wall together,
3. another sad consequent is sometime, divisions and Breaches among the People, while a Godly Minister is alive, he is like a Corner Stone, that uniteth both sides of the Wall together,
when the Prophet was taken, My father, my Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the horsemen thereof, 2 Kings 13. 14. And now we come from the Doctrinal part to the practicall;
when the Prophet was taken, My father, my Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the horsemen thereof, 2 Kings 13. 14. And now we come from the Doctrinal part to the practical;
for the good of the living, yet because we are celebrating the Funeralls of a Learned and Godly Brother, who by his Office, was in publick station in the Church of God;
for the good of the living, yet Because we Are celebrating the Funerals of a Learned and Godly Brother, who by his Office, was in public station in the Church of God;
I shall briefly speak to some few of those Ministeriall qualifications, that were in him mentioned in the Doctrine, not imitating Nazianzen, who in his Funerall Orations of his Father,
I shall briefly speak to Some few of those Ministerial qualifications, that were in him mentioned in the Doctrine, not imitating Nazianzen, who in his Funeral Orations of his Father,
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as also Athanasius, Basilius and others industriously gathereth up every thing that may make to their praise, if not hyperbolically exceeding sometimes;
as also Athanasius, Basil and Others industriously gathereth up every thing that may make to their praise, if not hyperbolically exceeding sometime;
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It is true, there were some particular opinions and contests he was fallen into with other Learned men, on whose side the truth did stand, you will not judge it meet for me to interpose, onely because of the difference that is sometimes in Judgement between Godly men, we see some by profaneness, gladly have it in their mouthes, saying, what heed is to be given to these Ministers, there are not two of a minde;
It is true, there were Some particular opinions and contests he was fallen into with other Learned men, on whose side the truth did stand, you will not judge it meet for me to interpose, only Because of the difference that is sometime in Judgement between Godly men, we see Some by profaneness, gladly have it in their mouths, saying, what heed is to be given to these Ministers, there Are not two of a mind;
First, that this difference amongst our selves, is an old objection, The Pagans and the Jewes urged it against Christianity, whose Arguments Clemens Alexandrinus answered, retorting upon them the same divisions;
First, that this difference among our selves, is an old objection, The Pagans and the Jews urged it against Christianity, whose Arguments Clemens Alexandrian answered, retorting upon them the same divisions;
though they had divers schools, yet they had Commune Templum, a Common temple, which argued, they worshipped their Gods more out of Custome, then because of their opinion.
though they had diverse Schools, yet they had Commune Templum, a Common temple, which argued, they worshipped their God's more out of Custom, then Because of their opinion.
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though different in Judgements, is very lawfull and usefull, indeed if this be done with pride, passion, scornfull and disdainfull words, despising the gifts of others, This is not a dead fly,
though different in Judgments, is very lawful and useful, indeed if this be done with pride, passion, scornful and disdainful words, despising the Gifts of Others, This is not a dead fly,
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It is true, it pleased God before his sickness to exercise him with some sad and black thoughts, sometimes tending to the great dejection and discouragement of his soul,
It is true, it pleased God before his sickness to exercise him with Some sad and black thoughts, sometime tending to the great dejection and discouragement of his soul,
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but by this we see, that comfort is not a flower growing in our Garden, that we can pluck up when we will, God is the God of Comfort only, he giveth it when he pleaseth,
but by this we see, that Comfort is not a flower growing in our Garden, that we can pluck up when we will, God is the God of Comfort only, he gives it when he Pleases,
The Catechizing also of the younger sort of people, discovered his vigilancy, and it was the earnest desire (as he would have you informed) and request of your dying Pastor, that the younger Persons of this place would readily and willingly submit to that order;
The Catechizing also of the younger sort of people, discovered his vigilancy, and it was the earnest desire (as he would have you informed) and request of your dying Pastor, that the younger Persons of this place would readily and willingly submit to that order;
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but the Lord did quickly blow over the clouds, and as I am informed, his expression was, That he dyed with full satisfaction of Spirit, and communion with God.
but the Lord did quickly blow over the Clouds, and as I am informed, his expression was, That he died with full satisfaction of Spirit, and communion with God.
and therefore when a late Writer, Mr. Humphreys, would have gathered such conclusions from his principles, he was willing publickly to vindicate himself,
and Therefore when a late Writer, Mr. Humphreys, would have gathered such conclusions from his principles, he was willing publicly to vindicate himself,
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Gods own Ministers and servants must dye, God needeth no mans labours or parts, Moses, Joshua, Paul, Peter must die, sola mors non habet fortasse, said Austin, only Death hath no may be;
God's own Ministers and Servants must die, God needs no men labours or parts, Moses, joshua, Paul, Peter must die, sola mors non habet Fortasse, said Austin, only Death hath no may be;
as one in the Ecclesiasticall History, when newes was brought him that his father was dead, Desine blasphemias loqui (saith he) pater enim meus immortalis est, cease to speak blasphemy, for my Father is immortall;
as one in the Ecclesiastical History, when news was brought him that his father was dead, Desine blasphemias loqui (Says he) pater enim meus Immortal est, cease to speak blasphemy, for my Father is immortal;
Lastly, now the will of God is done, concerning our deceased Brother, your duty is to be much in Prayer to God, that there may be a Joshua after Moses, That God would joyne your hearts together as one man, to seek out a Pastor for you, which shall feed you according to his holy will;
Lastly, now the will of God is done, Concerning our deceased Brother, your duty is to be much in Prayer to God, that there may be a joshua After Moses, That God would join your hearts together as one man, to seek out a Pastor for you, which shall feed you according to his holy will;
The Lord hath made a great breach upon you, be sensible of it, and seriously consider how all your soulcomforts and advantages are bound up in this matter;
The Lord hath made a great breach upon you, be sensible of it, and seriously Consider how all your soulcomforts and advantages Are bound up in this matter;
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so neither without this bread of life for your souls, or without this light to guide you in the wildernesse of this World, to eternall happinesse. FINIS.
so neither without this bred of life for your Souls, or without this Light to guide you in the Wilderness of this World, to Eternal happiness. FINIS.
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