Englands bondage and hope of deliverance a sermon preached before the honourable House of Parliament at St. Margarets in Westminster / by Mr. Henry Burton ... Iune 20, 1641.
Mr. BURTONS SERMON Preached before the Parliament, Iune 20. 1641. OH how my Soule is ravished, as not to begin the opening of my mouth without blessing of God, who hath not onely binn pleased as this very moneth 4 yeares agoe, to cal me to preach in another kind of Pulpit, not far from this place;
Mr. BURTONS SERMON Preached before the Parliament, Iune 20. 1641. O how my Soul is ravished, as not to begin the opening of my Mouth without blessing of God, who hath not only binn pleased as this very Monn 4 Years ago, to call me to preach in Another kind of Pulpit, not Far from this place;
and that salvation whereof Jacob reioyces, and Israel is glad, how seasonable therefore will it be for us at this time to speake of this Prophesie, being for the main I say, already fulfilled;
and that salvation whereof Jacob reioyces, and Israel is glad, how seasonable Therefore will it be for us At this time to speak of this Prophesy, being for the main I say, already fulfilled;
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and therefore it is not in •ai•e that now I should speake of these words, Oh that the salvation were come unto Israel, &c. Here in this Psalme are observed generally these two parts.
and Therefore it is not in •ai•e that now I should speak of these words, O that the salvation were come unto Israel, etc. Here in this Psalm Are observed generally these two parts.
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God hunts them out and finds them so ▪ they were back-sliding, they were altogether filthy, they have no knowledge of God, they eat up Gods people as bread, they call not upon God, they incampe against him;
God hunt's them out and finds them so ▪ they were backsliding, they were altogether filthy, they have no knowledge of God, they eat up God's people as bred, they call not upon God, they encamp against him;
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so that I may compare this Psalme to Rebecca'es wombe, that had two Nations in it, here be the Nations of the wicked Esau, and of righteous Iacob, when the Lord shall bring backe the Captivity of his People, Iacob shall rejoyce, &c. In which words observe these two Branches.
so that I may compare this Psalm to Rebecca'es womb, that had two nations in it, Here be the nations of the wicked Esau, and of righteous Iacob, when the Lord shall bring back the Captivity of his People, Iacob shall rejoice, etc. In which words observe these two Branches.
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it is a usuall phrase in scripture, who shal give, that is, Vtinam, I would to God, oh that God would give salvation out of Sion, I shall not need here to open the words much:
it is a usual phrase in scripture, who shall give, that is, Vtinam, I would to God, o that God would give salvation out of Sion, I shall not need Here to open the words much:
Of old the Arke was a tipe of Gods presence, a type of Christ, & it was a type of Heaven, our eyes are lifted up towards Heaven, from whence commeth our helpe:
Of old the Ark was a tipe of God's presence, a type of christ, & it was a type of Heaven, our eyes Are lifted up towards Heaven, from whence comes our help:
they doe import unto us an ardent affection, which broke forth from that holy man David, in wishing the good of the people of God, Oh that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sion.
they do import unto us an Ardent affection, which broke forth from that holy man David, in wishing the good of the people of God, O that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sion.
yea David was so ravished with the love of Gods people, that hee desired no other happinesse then that, that he should enjoy in the people of God, Psal ▪ 106.4. Remember me O Lord saith hee with the loving kindnesse of thy people:
yea David was so ravished with the love of God's people, that he desired no other happiness then that, that he should enjoy in the people of God, Psalm ▪ 106.4. remember me Oh Lord Says he with the loving kindness of thy people:
and that I may rejoyce in thy inheritance, here was the utmost and highest degree of Davids desire, that hee might bee pertaker of the happinesse of Gods people, that he might rejoyce in their good.
and that I may rejoice in thy inheritance, Here was the utmost and highest degree of Davids desire, that he might be partaker of the happiness of God's people, that he might rejoice in their good.
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when it lyes under the waves and billowes of Affliction, as the Apostle saith, we must weepe with them that weepe, rejoyce with them that rejoyce, to be of like affection:
when it lies under the waves and billows of Affliction, as the Apostle Says, we must weep with them that weep, rejoice with them that rejoice, to be of like affection:
and surely beloved we have many motives and reasons to induce us, and incite us to the love of the Church of God, we have besides, the example of the Saints.
and surely Beloved we have many motives and Reasons to induce us, and incite us to the love of the Church of God, we have beside, the Exampl of the Saints.
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First the example of God himselfe, the Father, who from everlasting hath so loved the Church, that he did from everlasting, choose it for his owne, Predestinated them to salvation, gave Christ for them, gave him up to death for them,
First the Exampl of God himself, the Father, who from everlasting hath so loved the Church, that he did from everlasting, choose it for his own, Predestinated them to salvation, gave christ for them, gave him up to death for them,
so noble, so excellent, and so glorious, & so highly in favour with God, and with Christ ▪ now to see her lye under bondage and captivity, that she that is freed by Christ, should bee a Captive or a slave, who can but bee affected therewith.
so noble, so excellent, and so glorious, & so highly in favour with God, and with christ ▪ now to see her lie under bondage and captivity, that she that is freed by christ, should be a Captive or a slave, who can but be affected therewith.
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Wee doe compassionate those that are great men, especially the high borne, that are in bondage, we pitty the very Lamb that is among Wolves, the Dove among dogs,
we do compassionate those that Are great men, especially the high born, that Are in bondage, we pity the very Lamb that is among Wolves, the Dove among Dogs,
Psal. 122 Pray for the Peace of Ierusalem, that is the Church of God, they shall prosper that love her, see how the spirit turnes to those that love her, pray for the Peace of Ierusalem, peace be within thy wals, and prosperity within thy Pallaces :
Psalm 122 Pray for the Peace of Ierusalem, that is the Church of God, they shall prosper that love her, see how the Spirit turns to those that love her, pray for the Peace of Ierusalem, peace be within thy walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces:
and surely beloved, if the voyce of euery Christian should thus resolve with it selfe, I desire to enjoy no liberty, no mercy of God my selfe, which I do not enjoy in common with the Church of God ▪ this is that makes every blessing to bee indeed a blessing,
and surely Beloved, if the voice of every Christian should thus resolve with it self, I desire to enjoy no liberty, no mercy of God my self, which I do not enjoy in Common with the Church of God ▪ this is that makes every blessing to be indeed a blessing,
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A fifth motive why wee must love the Church of God may be taken from the consideration of the captivity and bondage which here my Text hath relation to.
A fifth motive why we must love the Church of God may be taken from the consideration of the captivity and bondage which Here my Text hath Relation to.
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or of the conscience, It is a miserable thing, in any of these to be in bondage, indeed we are all by nature borne slaves under the bondage of Sin and Satan, but from this.
or of the conscience, It is a miserable thing, in any of these to be in bondage, indeed we Are all by nature born slaves under the bondage of since and Satan, but from this.
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then they are sent to Captivity of their bodies or else when men doe suffer their goods to be lost for it, either of these kinds of bondage are the worst kinds in the world,
then they Are sent to Captivity of their bodies or Else when men do suffer their goods to be lost for it, either of these Kinds of bondage Are the worst Kinds in the world,
when England began to set up humane devises to corrupt the worship, and service of God, God sent lyons amongst us, (but thanks be to God) at this time they are obiects of our pitty; and compassion;
when England began to Set up humane devises to corrupt the worship, and service of God, God sent lyons among us, (but thanks be to God) At this time they Are objects of our pity; and compassion;
even so when wee see Gods Church in Captivity, it should make us be affected with it, it should make our Bowels earne over them, with a desire of their freedome.
even so when we see God's Church in Captivity, it should make us be affected with it, it should make our Bowels earn over them, with a desire of their freedom.
and so Christs delivering us from sin, and from Sathan, how glorious was it, even when he hung on the Crosse, he did on that Crosse by his death triumph over the Divell,
and so Christ delivering us from since, and from Sathan, how glorious was it, even when he hung on the Cross, he did on that Cross by his death triumph over the devil,
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and as a glorious deliverance to the deliverer, so to the delivered ▪ of slaves men were made the servants of God, of bond men, adopted to be his children.
and as a glorious deliverance to the deliverer, so to the Delivered ▪ of slaves men were made the Servants of God, of bound men, adopted to be his children.
Well, in the next place, another reason may be taken from the great punishment, which God inflicts upon those, who are not onely the oppressors, of his people,
Well, in the next place, Another reason may be taken from the great punishment, which God inflicts upon those, who Are not only the Oppressors's, of his people,
and English Catterpillars, that h•ve devoured the fruits of the Land, and the strength thereof: but we must thanke the Worthies of our Kingdome for scattering these.
and English Caterpillars, that h•ve devoured the fruits of the Land, and the strength thereof: but we must thank the Worthies of our Kingdom for scattering these.
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Thus we see in respect of the punishment God doth send on the wicked, that doe detaine his people in bondage, we ought to be well affected to the Church of God,
Thus we see in respect of the punishment God does send on the wicked, that do detain his people in bondage, we ought to be well affected to the Church of God,
But now to speake a word of the last reason, and that is the consideration of the meanes that is here committed unto us, by which it pleaseth God still to deliver his people, and that is by Prayer:
But now to speak a word of the last reason, and that is the consideration of the means that is Here committed unto us, by which it Pleases God still to deliver his people, and that is by Prayer:
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and in the third chapter saith, I have heard the cryes of the People, and their sighings, here was the first instance that God was pleased to take, to send Moses to deliver his people,
and in the third chapter Says, I have herd the cries of the People, and their sighings, Here was the First instance that God was pleased to take, to send Moses to deliver his people,
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when their brickes were doubled, then Moses was, I say, sent to deliver them, so then here is the 7th reason that God is moved to compassionate his people with a Prayer, or a cry:
when their bricks were doubled, then Moses was, I say, sent to deliver them, so then Here is the 7th reason that God is moved to compassionate his people with a Prayer, or a cry:
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thereupon the Lord threatens the destruction of the Nation, even of that whole Kingdome, and so Ier. 57 My blood be upon the inhabitants of Caldea, shall Israel say, I will deliver them saith God, take vengeance for them, and dry up their Sea.
thereupon the Lord threatens the destruction of the nation, even of that Whole Kingdom, and so Jeremiah 57 My blood be upon the inhabitants of Chaldea, shall Israel say, I will deliver them Says God, take vengeance for them, and dry up their Sea.
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for wee must not thinke this enough, Ah I doe wish or desire, like him in the Comedy, that lay stretching on the grasse, in harvest time, wishing that were to worke in Harvest,
for we must not think this enough, Ah I do wish or desire, like him in the Comedy, that lay stretching on the grass, in harvest time, wishing that were to work in Harvest,
who would thinke that all these things should come about by the efficacy of the prayers of Gods people, he that heard the sighes of the people in Eggpt, he hath done the like in England,
who would think that all these things should come about by the efficacy of the Prayers of God's people, he that herd the sighs of the people in Egypt, he hath done the like in England,
and whereas formerly many mouths were stopped, many shut up, and even as dead men, the Parliament hath opened their mouthes, they begin to open the mouths of them that were dumbe, to speake for the setting forward of the word of God. It hath opened the prisons;
and whereas formerly many mouths were stopped, many shut up, and even as dead men, the Parliament hath opened their mouths, they begin to open the mouths of them that were dumb, to speak for the setting forward of the word of God. It hath opened the prisons;
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God is mercifully disposed, to keep us in d••order, and ranke in this Reformation. So then beloved, J have spoken as briefly ▪ as I could of this point,
God is mercifully disposed, to keep us in d••order, and rank in this Reformation. So then Beloved, J have spoken as briefly ▪ as I could of this point,
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and of the opening of it, and of the enforcing of it, along to stirre us up to get this affection, this love to Gods Church, not only to cry for it, and to pray for it;
and of the opening of it, and of the enforcing of it, along to stir us up to get this affection, this love to God's Church, not only to cry for it, and to pray for it;
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and to consider whether 〈 ◊ 〉 be not vnder bondage, or no, and for this in briefe, that I may end with the time, let vs consider whether we were vnder bondage,
and to Consider whither 〈 ◊ 〉 be not under bondage, or no, and for this in brief, that I may end with the time, let us Consider whither we were under bondage,
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and living in lust, as if they were vnder no bondage at all, when in the meane time they are the Captives of Sathan, who leades them in a string, who 〈 ◊ 〉 them in a chaine, whosoever lives in any sin he is in the Divels bondage, of this few are free ▪ but I will here speak of another bondage, which I think will be required to speake of at this time,
and living in lust, as if they were under no bondage At all, when in the mean time they Are the Captives of Sathan, who leads them in a string, who 〈 ◊ 〉 them in a chain, whosoever lives in any since he is in the Devils bondage, of this few Are free ▪ but I will Here speak of Another bondage, which I think will be required to speak of At this time,
an Antichristian Babilonian, Egyptian bondage, which you will all take in a spirituall sence, and I may say of this bondage, it hath beene more EpidemiEpidemicall then that of Sinne,
an Antichristian Babylonian, Egyptian bondage, which you will all take in a spiritual sense, and I may say of this bondage, it hath been more EpidemiEpidemicall then that of Sin,
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and imposed of necessity vpon the Conscience in vsing those prayers which the service of God 〈 ◊ 〉 Apostle calls all such, Will-worshippers, as you may see Coloss. 2.23.
and imposed of necessity upon the Conscience in using those Prayers which the service of God 〈 ◊ 〉 Apostle calls all such, Will-worshippers, as you may see Coloss. 2.23.
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I would haue you turne to the Chapter and study it well, speaking there of the ordinances of men, which things saith hee, have indeed a shew of wisedome in Will-worship and humility, &c.
I would have you turn to the Chapter and study it well, speaking there of the ordinances of men, which things Says he, have indeed a show of Wisdom in Will-worship and humility, etc.
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yet all this worship is a will-worship devised by man, and so becomes a snare to Gods people, and 〈 ◊ 〉 agayne, this is that our Sauiour Christ expressely condemnes, 〈 ◊ 〉. 15.9. In vaine doe they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the Traditions of men, it is a vaine worship;
yet all this worship is a will-worship devised by man, and so becomes a snare to God's people, and 〈 ◊ 〉 again, this is that our Saviour christ expressly condemns, 〈 ◊ 〉. 15.9. In vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the Traditions of men, it is a vain worship;
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This is one bondage under which the Land hath suffered, and for which we have cause to cry with the Prophet, Oh that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sy•n, oh that there were a deliverance of Go•• people, from this bondage.
This is one bondage under which the Land hath suffered, and for which we have cause to cry with the Prophet, O that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sy•n, o that there were a deliverance of Go•• people, from this bondage.
This is another bondage, and we cry concerning this, Oh that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sion, when God turneth the Captivity of his people from this, Jacob shall rejoyce, and Israel shall be glad.
This is Another bondage, and we cry Concerning this, O that the Salvation of Israel were come out of Sion, when God turns the Captivity of his people from this, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
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The third is a Bondage under Discipline, here the Discipline is brought under one man, one man hath the Discipline of the whole Church. The Archbishop in his Province. The Bishop in his Diocesse.
The third is a Bondage under Discipline, Here the Discipline is brought under one man, one man hath the Discipline of the Whole Church. The Archbishop in his Province. The Bishop in his Diocese.
if none of this will doe tell it the Church, that is the Congregation. The Apostle makes it plaine, 1 Cor. 2.6. Here is the infliction of punishment, he was put out of the Congregation for incest;
if none of this will do tell it the Church, that is the Congregation. The Apostle makes it plain, 1 Cor. 2.6. Here is the infliction of punishment, he was put out of the Congregation for Incest;
and excommunicating whom hee will, sending to Heaven whom hee will, and to Hell whom hee will, is not warranted by Scripture, Diothrepes who was one of the first Practitioners in this kind, of this Sect;
and excommunicating whom he will, sending to Heaven whom he will, and to Hell whom he will, is not warranted by Scripture, Diothrepes who was one of the First Practitioners in this kind, of this Sect;
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Jn the last place, the fourth bondage under which the Land hath suffered, is the Bondage of the Hierarchy, that is the fall of the spirituall Government,
John the last place, the fourth bondage under which the Land hath suffered, is the Bondage of the Hierarchy, that is the fallen of the spiritual Government,
nay they must learne men in their Faith, Psal. 149. where it is there, Praise God for the Conquest he hath given the Church over her Enemies, they will have it, Praise God for the power he hath given the Church over the consciences of men ;
nay they must Learn men in their Faith, Psalm 149. where it is there, Praise God for the Conquest he hath given the Church over her Enemies, they will have it, Praise God for the power he hath given the Church over the Consciences of men;
and thus we see another bondage vnder which the people of this Land hath suffered, and when we are deliuered from this, Jacob shall rejoyce, and Jsraell shall be glad.
and thus we see Another bondage under which the people of this Land hath suffered, and when we Are Delivered from this, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
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But since the Reformation, we could not be freed from this bondage, and delivered, now wee may cry, Salvation is come to Jsraell, whereof Jacob rejoyceth.
But since the Reformation, we could not be freed from this bondage, and Delivered, now we may cry, Salvation is come to Israel, whereof Jacob Rejoiceth.
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Now, in a word that J may conclude, turning my selfe to the worthies of our Israel, let me desire your patience in a word for confirmation, who must doe it;
Now, in a word that J may conclude, turning my self to the worthies of our Israel, let me desire your patience in a word for confirmation, who must do it;
and sit upon the Throne of Christ, and that you would free the people of God, from this bondage, wherein they have been so long holden. Secondly, what we must doe;
and fit upon the Throne of christ, and that you would free the people of God, from this bondage, wherein they have been so long held. Secondly, what we must do;
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But now what ordering was there of the Church here in England? Hereupon King Lucius taking Counsell for this, did not as Ieroboam, set up his owne devises;
But now what ordering was there of the Church Here in England? Hereupon King Lucius taking Counsel for this, did not as Jeroboam, Set up his own devises;
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but he sent to the Bishop of Rome, for to desire him to send him a patterne or modell of such Government, which hee thought fit to bee set up in the Church of God;
but he sent to the Bishop of Rome, for to desire him to send him a pattern or model of such Government, which he Thought fit to be Set up in the Church of God;
but of your whole lives, This was the briefe summe of his answer, to that King Lucius and thereby wee may see, that at that time, the Church of Rome was in her Infancy,
but of your Whole lives, This was the brief sum of his answer, to that King Lucius and thereby we may see, that At that time, the Church of Room was in her Infancy,
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So then beloved, we may stand upon good reason, who is this Law-giver of the Church of God, who is the Law-giver under the New Testament, is it not hee that is the Law-giver under the Old, what did Christ there, did hee not set up a forme of Government,
So then Beloved, we may stand upon good reason, who is this Lawgiver of the Church of God, who is the Lawgiver under the New Testament, is it not he that is the Lawgiver under the Old, what did christ there, did he not Set up a Form of Government,
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and what is the summe of it, the very summe of the service of God, is that which Christ saith in the 4. Iob. The time was that you worshipped in Ierusalem, and in this Mountaine;
and what is the sum of it, the very sum of the service of God, is that which christ Says in the 4. Job The time was that you worshipped in Ierusalem, and in this Mountain;
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Christ hath tyed the Church to no Ceremony, to shew, that all our service and worship of God, it must be in Spirit and Truth, it must not be in shadowes and types, in imitation of the Jewes in their Leviticall services,
christ hath tied the Church to no Ceremony, to show, that all our service and worship of God, it must be in Spirit and Truth, it must not be in shadows and types, in imitation of the Jews in their Levitical services,
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But here some will say, and J remember that one hath in a written Booke called the Relation of a conference, betweene him and Fisher? The Bishop of Canterbury I meane) pleading for Ceremonies,
But Here Some will say, and J Remember that one hath in a written Book called the Relation of a conference, between him and Fisher? The Bishop of Canterbury I mean) pleading for Ceremonies,
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Naked, why beloved are we to dispute or discerne the service of God, which Christ hath left without any command from him, Tis true beloved, tis naked,
Naked, why Beloved Are we to dispute or discern the service of God, which christ hath left without any command from him, This true Beloved, this naked,
and it is in Spirit and truth when it is naked, & when it is in its owne naked truth, Adam and Euah were never more glorious then in their naked innocency,
and it is in Spirit and truth when it is naked, & when it is in its own naked truth, Adam and Eve were never more glorious then in their naked innocency,
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now you must know beloved, that Jesus Christ, thtt is our Lawgiver, that is our Prophet, he knew what was to be done in matters of worship, who is the onely King over our Consciences ▪ as well as our high Priest to sacrifice for us,
now you must know Beloved, that jesus christ, thtt is our Lawgiver, that is our Prophet, he knew what was to be done in matters of worship, who is the only King over our Consciences ▪ as well as our high Priest to sacrifice for us,
and to make attonement for us, we must hearken unto him, for he hath done all exactly, he harh beene as exact a Lawgiver in the new Testament as in the old, will you aske then what service he hath left, he hath taught us to pray in the Church of God, to preach the word of God, he hath taught us to expound the Scripture to old men and yong,
and to make atonement for us, we must harken unto him, for he hath done all exactly, he harh been as exact a Lawgiver in the new Testament as in the old, will you ask then what service he hath left, he hath taught us to pray in the Church of God, to preach the word of God, he hath taught us to expound the Scripture to old men and young,
which though it cannot be done suddenly, for the Vniversities must first be purged, schooles of learning purged, good governors set up, that there may be a nursery of good Ministers, that so in the end the Church of God may be furnished with able Ministers able to pray, and able to Preach;
which though it cannot be done suddenly, for the Universities must First be purged, Schools of learning purged, good Governors Set up, that there may be a nursery of good Ministers, that so in the end the Church of God may be furnished with able Ministers able to pray, and able to Preach;
Surely if there be a toleration of the booke of Common Prayer which is a weakning to the people, dulling their Spirits, wearying the Minister, making him unable to goe on in his Preaching, exhausting of their Spirits, &c. yet bind it not upon those Ministers, that are able to pray, and able to Preach.
Surely if there be a toleration of the book of Common Prayer which is a weakening to the people, dulling their Spirits, wearying the Minister, making him unable to go on in his Preaching, exhausting of their Spirits, etc. yet bind it not upon those Ministers, that Are able to pray, and able to Preach.
To conclude all in one word, with this earnest desire and Petition unto you, the worthies of our Parliament, that for the better setting up of the Religion of Jesus Christ,
To conclude all in one word, with this earnest desire and Petition unto you, the worthies of our Parliament, that for the better setting up of the Religion of jesus christ,
That you would cleanse Churches of all their abhominations, not onely of what hath been set up of late, but also of former times; As all Images, and Crucifixes:
That you would cleanse Churches of all their abominations, not only of what hath been Set up of late, but also of former times; As all Images, and Crucifixes:
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and I beseech you that for an example you would begin with the golden Jdoll in Cheap-side, that hath been an occasion for many Papists to commit spirituall Fornication;
and I beseech you that for an Exampl you would begin with the golden Idle in Cheapside, that hath been an occasion for many Papists to commit spiritual Fornication;
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J draw to an end, and desire to put you in mind, though J know you are not forgetfull of that noble Protestation, that you have made for your selves, the Protestation is against all Popery,
J draw to an end, and desire to put you in mind, though J know you Are not forgetful of that noble Protestation, that you have made for your selves, the Protestation is against all Popery,
but those that have bin in the Church of God, ever since the Apostles, whatsoever any man hath set up in the Church of GOD since the Apostles, that are in the sight of God, Idolatrous, and against ye Scripture;
but those that have been in the Church of God, ever since the Apostles, whatsoever any man hath Set up in the Church of GOD since the Apostles, that Are in the sighed of God, Idolatrous, and against the Scripture;
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that is Popish Innovations. J beseech you when you cleare the Currents of Gods service, set up Christ in his Throne, give him the honour of being our King;
that is Popish Innovations. J beseech you when you clear the Currents of God's service, Set up christ in his Throne, give him the honour of being our King;
so then as you may not defend them, (God forbid) so you would cast them out, in generall, J beceech you make one law for all? That if any Minister shall doe any thing in the Church of God, which he is not able to prove out of the Scripture;
so then as you may not defend them, (God forbid) so you would cast them out, in general, J beceech you make one law for all? That if any Minister shall do any thing in the Church of God, which he is not able to prove out of the Scripture;
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