A late great shipwrack of faith occasioned by a fearful wrack of conscience discovered in a sermon preached at Pauls the first day of July, 1655 / by Dan. Cawdrey.
A late Great SHIPWRACK OF FAITH: Occasioned by the VVrack of Conscience. 1 TIM. 1.19. Which (good Conscience) some having put away concerning the Faith have made shipwrack.
A late Great SHIPWRACK OF FAITH: Occasioned by the VVrack of Conscience. 1 TIM. 1.19. Which (good Conscience) Some having put away Concerning the Faith have made shipwreck.
AS the life of a Christian man in generall, (in regard of the miseries of it,) So the life of a Man of God, a Minister in speciall, is compared to a wayfare, to a warrefare, to a Seafare. To a wayfare, and so the Minister is called a Guide, Rom. 2.19. a Guide of the blinde:
AS the life of a Christian man in general, (in regard of the misery's of it,) So the life of a Man of God, a Minister in special, is compared to a wayfare, to a warfare, to a Seafare. To a wayfare, and so the Minister is called a Guide, Rom. 2.19. a Guide of the blind:
obey NONLATINALPHABET your Leaders; To a Seafare, (in the metaphor of the text) and then he may be called the Pilot of the ship, the Church: The Apostle makes use of two of these Metaphors in the former,
obey your Leaders; To a Seafare, (in the metaphor of the text) and then he may be called the Pilot of the ship, the Church: The Apostle makes use of two of these Metaphors in the former,
and this present verse, there he bids him, Warre a good warrefare, as a chief Commander, (according to the prophesies which went before upon him.) Here he bids him,
and this present verse, there he bids him, War a good warfare, as a chief Commander, (according to the prophecies which went before upon him.) Here he bids him,
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and that 1. Actively, Quâ credimus Deo, whereby we beleeve in God. 2. Passively, Ob quam creditur nobis, for which others believe and trust us, that is, Fidelity, or faithfulness; and so the word NONLATINALPHABET is taken, Gal. 5.22. The fruits of the Spirit, are Love and Faith; where it is taken, not for justifying faith, but for fidelity and faithfulness to others.
and that 1. Actively, Quâ Credimus God, whereby we believe in God. 2. Passively, Ob quam creditur nobis, for which Others believe and trust us, that is, Fidis, or faithfulness; and so the word is taken, Gal. 5.22. The fruits of the Spirit, Are Love and Faith; where it is taken, not for justifying faith, but for Fidis and faithfulness to Others.
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as the parrallel place manifests, 2 Tim. 2.18. speaking of Hymeneus (one of the Apostates there) and Philetus, he sayes, They have erred concerning the Truth, as here they are said, To have made shipwrack concerning the Faith.
as the parallel place manifests, 2 Tim. 2.18. speaking of Hymenaeus (one of the Apostates there) and Philetus, he Says, They have erred Concerning the Truth, as Here they Are said, To have made shipwreck Concerning the Faith.
The goodness of the conscience is either the goodness of Tranquility, a peaceable conscience, or the goodness of integrity, or sincerity, a practical conscience, walking according to its knowledge So Paul speaks, Act. 23.1. I have in all good conscience walked before God, which 1 Tim. 3.9. is called, a pure conscience. And by our Saviour, in the Parable of the seed, its called a good and an honest heart, which is expressed, by a Religious and honest conversation. In this sense, it is here taken.
The Goodness of the conscience is either the Goodness of Tranquillity, a peaceable conscience, or the Goodness of integrity, or sincerity, a practical conscience, walking according to its knowledge So Paul speaks, Act. 23.1. I have in all good conscience walked before God, which 1 Tim. 3.9. is called, a pure conscience. And by our Saviour, in the Parable of the seed, its called a good and an honest heart, which is expressed, by a Religious and honest Conversation. In this sense, it is Here taken.
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but being of the Present Tense, it implies a continued Act, and so is well rendered, by Holding; first get it and have it, then hold it; yea more significantly, Tit. 1.9.
but being of the Present Tense, it Implies a continued Act, and so is well rendered, by Holding; First get it and have it, then hold it; yea more significantly, Tit. 1.9.
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The same word is used, Act. 7.27. Of the man that quarrelled with Moses, NONLATINALPHABET, he thrust him away. It imports a kind of violence offered to conscience, by walking contrary to it.
The same word is used, Act. 7.27. Of the man that quarreled with Moses,, he thrust him away. It imports a kind of violence offered to conscience, by walking contrary to it.
5. The last word considerable is, NONLATINALPHABET, have made shipwrack; a Metaphor taken (as I said) from Mariners or Seafaring men, who when the Ship is broken or sunk, lose the Merchandize therein contained.
5. The last word considerable is,, have made shipwreck; a Metaphor taken (as I said) from Mariners or Seafaring men, who when the Ship is broken or sunk, loose the Merchandise therein contained.
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So that Faith, or the Truth of the Gospel is the Merchandize; a good Conscience is the Ship. Faith is the Jewel, a good conscience is the Cabinet; Faith is the Treasure, a good conscience is the Chest or Treasury. If the Ship, Cabinet, Chest miscarry, the Merchandize, Iewel, Treasure cannot be safe.
So that Faith, or the Truth of the Gospel is the Merchandise; a good Conscience is the Ship. Faith is the Jewel, a good conscience is the Cabinet; Faith is the Treasure, a good conscience is the Chest or Treasury. If the Ship, Cabinet, Chest miscarry, the Merchandise, Jewel, Treasure cannot be safe.
for that being lost, or put away, the Faith will be lost inevitably, as the sad and lamentable example of some, Himeneus and Alexander doth manifest; who having put a good conscience away concerning the Faith, have made Shipwrack.
for that being lost, or put away, the Faith will be lost inevitably, as the sad and lamentable Exampl of Some, Hymenaeus and Alexander does manifest; who having put a good conscience away Concerning the Faith, have made Shipwreck.
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if a man put away a good conscience, he will soon make Shipwrack of the Faith. As the conscience cannot be good, unless the Faith be pure; so the Faith cannot be safe, unless the conscience be good. Without knowledge the minde is not good, Prov. 19.2. A corrupt judgement, makes a corrupt life or conscience;
if a man put away a good conscience, he will soon make Shipwreck of the Faith. As the conscience cannot be good, unless the Faith be pure; so the Faith cannot be safe, unless the conscience be good. Without knowledge the mind is not good, Curae 19.2. A corrupt judgement, makes a corrupt life or conscience;
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1. By parallel places of Scripture, we have the like (in a lesser degree) in this very Chapter, vers. 5, 6, 7. The end of the commandment is Love, out of a pure heart, good conscience, and faith unfained;
1. By parallel places of Scripture, we have the like (in a lesser degree) in this very Chapter, vers. 5, 6, 7. The end of the Commandment is Love, out of a pure heart, good conscience, and faith unfeigned;
The word NONLATINALPHABET, is a Metaphor taken from Archers, who mistake their aime, and so miss the mark. The meaning is, some desiring to be NONLATINALPHABET, Doctors or teachers of the Law, not levelling or aiming at purity of heart,
The word, is a Metaphor taken from Archers, who mistake their aim, and so miss the mark. The meaning is, Some desiring to be, Doctors or Teachers of the Law, not levelling or aiming At purity of heart,
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and a good conscience, &c. they have begun to decline from the Truth, being turned to vain janglings. What is that? Fables, and endless or useless genealogies, which breeds questions rather then Godly edifying, which is by faith, vers.
and a good conscience, etc. they have begun to decline from the Truth, being turned to vain janglings. What is that? Fables, and endless or useless genealogies, which breeds questions rather then Godly edifying, which is by faith, vers.
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To the like purpose, the Apostle prescribes this as a preservative of the Faith, chap. 3.9. to his Deacons, Holding the mystery of the Faith in a pure Conscience.
To the like purpose, the Apostle prescribes this as a preservative of the Faith, chap. 3.9. to his Deacons, Holding the mystery of the Faith in a pure Conscience.
They are themselves seduced upon the same ground, men of corrupt mindes; then follows, reprobate concerning the faith, NONLATINALPHABET, men that have lost their judgement concerning the Truth of the Gospel.
They Are themselves seduced upon the same ground, men of corrupt minds; then follows, Reprobate Concerning the faith,, men that have lost their judgement Concerning the Truth of the Gospel.
but also in judgement, for so it follows) deceiving and being deceived. First their life corrupts their judgement, and their judgement again corrupts their life.
but also in judgement, for so it follows) deceiving and being deceived. First their life corrupts their judgement, and their judgement again corrupts their life.
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How comes it to pass that a man should be so grosly corrupted in so clear a principle? The works of God proclaim a God, Rom. 1.19. That which may be known of God, &c. How come men to think there is no God? the reason follows:
How comes it to pass that a man should be so grossly corrupted in so clear a principle? The works of God proclaim a God, Rom. 1.19. That which may be known of God, etc. How come men to think there is no God? the reason follows:
How comes it to pass, that the corruption of the heart or life, hath such influence to corrupt the head or judgement in the plain Truthes of the Gospel? Take these.
How comes it to pass, that the corruption of the heart or life, hath such influence to corrupt the head or judgement in the plain Truths of the Gospel? Take these.
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And therefore the Apostle makes repentance (which is the removal of those lusts) the way to saving knowledge, 2 Tim. 2.25. If at any time God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth.
And Therefore the Apostle makes Repentance (which is the removal of those Lustiest) the Way to Saving knowledge, 2 Tim. 2.25. If At any time God will give them Repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth.
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and the hearers best Comment upon the Sermon. So 2 Cor. 3.16. speaking of the Jews, When their heart shall be turned to the Lord (by true repentance) the vail of ignorance and blindness) shall be taken away.
and the hearers best Comment upon the Sermon. So 2 Cor. 3.16. speaking of the jews, When their heart shall be turned to the Lord (by true Repentance) the Vail of ignorance and blindness) shall be taken away.
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Hence are those promises of knowledge made to the Godly, Psal. 25.14. The secret of the Lord, is with them that fear him, and he will shew them his Covenant:
Hence Are those promises of knowledge made to the Godly, Psalm 25.14. The secret of the Lord, is with them that Fear him, and he will show them his Covenant:
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And verse 12. What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. So Solomon, Eccles. 2.26. To him that is good in his sight, God giveth wisdom and knowledge.
And verse 12. What man is he that fears the Lord? him shall he teach in the Way that he shall choose. So Solomon, Eccles. 2.26. To him that is good in his sighed, God gives Wisdom and knowledge.
If a man resolve to hold the truth unrighteousness, not letting it break out in his practice, God will not do that man the honor to let him know the truth:
If a man resolve to hold the truth unrighteousness, not letting it break out in his practice, God will not do that man the honour to let him know the truth:
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It was (as Chrysostome well observes) a strange thing, that David so wise a man, and a Prophet, should go about to hide his sin, not onely from men, but prehaps from God too:
It was (as Chrysostom well observes) a strange thing, that David so wise a man, and a Prophet, should go about to hide his since, not only from men, but perhaps from God too:
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All sin is of an infatuating and darkening nature, it either finds or makes men fools. It is not for nothing that sinners are so often called fools, and sin folly, by Solomon, and others;
All since is of an infatuating and darkening nature, it either finds or makes men Fools. It is not for nothing that Sinners Are so often called Fools, and since folly, by Solomon, and Others;
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or that sins are called by the name of ignorances, Heb. 9.4. NONLATINALPHABET, the errors or ignorances of the people. They are mutual causes one of another;
or that Sins Are called by the name of ignorances, Hebrew 9.4., the errors or ignorances of the people. They Are mutual Causes one of Another;
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So the ignorance of men, casts them into lusts, and those lusts blind their reason and judgement: See it in the Gentiles, Rom. 1.21, 22. Because when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful;
So the ignorance of men, Cast them into Lustiest, and those Lustiest blind their reason and judgement: See it in the Gentiles, Rom. 1.21, 22. Because when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful;
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they became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened, professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Grosse fools against the very light of nature,
they became vain in their Imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened, professing themselves to be wise, they became Fools, Gross Fools against the very Light of nature,
and to birds and four footed beasts and creeping things. So the Apostle of some others, Eph. 4.18. Having their understanding darkened: How? NONLATINALPHABET;
and to Birds and four footed beasts and creeping things. So the Apostle of Some Others, Ephesians 4.18. Having their understanding darkened: How?;
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Being past feeling, they gave themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. Our own experience may afford us examples of this kind, too many;
Being passed feeling, they gave themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. Our own experience may afford us Examples of this kind, too many;
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If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, &c. He is puffed up and dotes (so we read it) the word is NONLATINALPHABET he is sick; and as sick stomacks desire unwholsome food,
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, etc. He is puffed up and dotes (so we read it) the word is he is sick; and as sick stomachs desire unwholesome food,
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The Church of Rome, first plotted a Religion full of superstitious formalities, to uphold their own lusts, pride, ambition, covetousness, voluptuousness;
The Church of Rome, First plotted a Religion full of superstitious formalities, to uphold their own Lustiest, pride, ambition, covetousness, voluptuousness;
and then set their best wits on work to maintain it, with nice distinctions, and Scholastical speculations, deceiving their followers so long, that at last they deceived themselves,
and then Set their best wits on work to maintain it, with Nicaenae Distinctions, and Scholastical speculations, deceiving their followers so long, that At last they deceived themselves,
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who the better to maintain their own lusts, have patronized with much subtilty those Pleagian doctrines, of Ʋniversal Redemption, Freewill, &c. And divers practices, formerly condemned by all Divines, or the most,
who the better to maintain their own Lustiest, have patronized with much subtlety those Pleagian doctrines, of Ʋniversal Redemption, Freewill, etc. And diverse practices, formerly condemned by all Divines, or the most,
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as usury, &c. are now studied and upheld by soft distinctions and tender qualifications, &c. 4. Sinful lusts allowed, &c. corrupt the affections, and they corrupted, corrupt the judgement.
as Usury, etc. Are now studied and upheld by soft Distinctions and tender qualifications, etc. 4. Sinful Lustiest allowed, etc. corrupt the affections, and they corrupted, corrupt the judgement.
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Can a thief or deceiver love or like the light, that betrayes him? 2. Yea more then this, he loves darkness, vers. 19. because his deeds are evil. 3. But more then this, he not onely grows strange to the light and loves darkness,
Can a thief or deceiver love or like the Light, that betrays him? 2. Yea more then this, he loves darkness, vers. 19. Because his Deeds Are evil. 3. But more then this, he not only grows strange to the Light and loves darkness,
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he shall be a Prophet for the people, Mich. 2.11. That is, they being given to voluptuousness, love and like, and seek out Prophets, good fellows like themselves, that will indulge them in such courses:
he shall be a Prophet for the people, Mich. 2.11. That is, they being given to voluptuousness, love and like, and seek out prophets, good Fellows like themselves, that will indulge them in such courses:
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So these kind of men, enquire the judgement of their Ministers concerning some doubtful practice, usury, gaming, fashions, &c. and they tell them, such and such allow it, I pray, let your word be as one of them: And mark the issue;
So these kind of men, inquire the judgement of their Ministers Concerning Some doubtful practice, Usury, gaming, fashions, etc. and they tell them, such and such allow it, I pray, let your word be as one of them: And mark the issue;
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and what they like not, they will hardly believe. This then is a fourth reason; Sinful lusts corrupt the Affections, and the Affections corrupt the judgement.
and what they like not, they will hardly believe. This then is a fourth reason; Sinful Lustiest corrupt the Affections, and the Affections corrupt the judgement.
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This cannot well be done, in a knowing Christian but by corrupting the Faith. Resolved they are, not to disease or disquiet conscience, by so much as questioning the lawfulness of their practise.
This cannot well be done, in a knowing Christian but by corrupting the Faith. Resolved they Are, not to disease or disquiet conscience, by so much as questioning the lawfulness of their practice.
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As the Athenians having shamefully lost Salamis, a Town of their jurisdiction, made a Law, that no man should once name Salamis. Aquinas upon 1 Tim. 6. applies it to usurers and such like, Many unlawful things (sayes he) are forbidden by sound doctrine, which men are unwilling to forsake,
As the Athenians having shamefully lost Salamis, a Town of their jurisdiction, made a Law, that no man should once name Salamis. Aquinas upon 1 Tim. 6. Applies it to usurers and such like, Many unlawful things (Says he) Are forbidden by found Doctrine, which men Are unwilling to forsake,
We need not go far for an instance, Hymeneus (one of the Apostates mentioned in the text) together with Philetus, corrupted the Faith in a prime Article of it, the Resurrection of the dead, 2 Tim. 2.17, 18. Their word will eat as a canker:
We need not go Far for an instance, Hymenaeus (one of the Apostates mentioned in the text) together with Philetus, corrupted the Faith in a prime Article of it, the Resurrection of the dead, 2 Tim. 2.17, 18. Their word will eat as a canker:
What was the reason of this corrupting the Faith? I will give it you in the words of a judicious Interpreter upon the place, Because they could not bear an accusing conscience,
What was the reason of this corrupting the Faith? I will give it you in the words of a judicious Interpreter upon the place, Because they could not bear an accusing conscience,
they deny any providence, and perswade themselves, that these things are false, which the true Faith and Religion declare concerning the immortality of the soul, the Resurrection of the body and the last judgement.
they deny any providence, and persuade themselves, that these things Are false, which the true Faith and Religion declare Concerning the immortality of the soul, the Resurrection of the body and the last judgement.
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when men, for the maintenance and allowance of their own lusts, will not see the light of truth, they shall not see it, That he (as Austin well) who knowing what is right, would not do it, at length should come to be ignorant what is right;
when men, for the maintenance and allowance of their own Lustiest, will not see the Light of truth, they shall not see it, That he (as Austin well) who knowing what is right, would not do it, At length should come to be ignorant what is right;
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Let them follow their own Imaginations, corrupting the truth of God, by their corrupt lives and practises. In Gentiles, Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.
Let them follow their own Imaginations, corrupting the truth of God, by their corrupt lives and practises. In Gentiles, Rom. 1.18. The wrath of God is revealed from heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.
And vers. 24. God gave them up to uncleanness, through the lusts of their own heart, &c. even to most unnatural lusts, not fit to be named, vers. 26, 27. And for this cause God gave them up to a reprobate minde, to do things which are not convenient, vers. 28. In Christians we have it threatned, 2 Thess. 2.10, 11. abundantly made good upon the followers of Antichrist: of whom he sayes, Whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power and signs, and lying wonders:
And vers. 24. God gave them up to uncleanness, through the Lustiest of their own heart, etc. even to most unnatural Lustiest, not fit to be nam, vers. 26, 27. And for this cause God gave them up to a Reprobate mind, to do things which Are not convenient, vers. 28. In Christians we have it threatened, 2 Thess 2.10, 11. abundantly made good upon the followers of Antichrist: of whom he Says, Whose coming is After the working of Satan, with all power and Signs, and lying wonders:
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1. Take notice of the miserable and lamentable Depravation of our nature, since our first Father affected too much knowledge, to be like God, knowing good and evil.
1. Take notice of the miserable and lamentable Depravation of our nature, since our First Father affected too much knowledge, to be like God, knowing good and evil.
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It is a question (yet no great question) Whither Adams understanding, or his affections were first corrupted? This is certain, that both wayes now we are subject to corruption. Sometimes the head corrupts the heart, A corrupt judgement corrupts the affections:
It is a question (yet not great question) Whither Adams understanding, or his affections were First corrupted? This is certain, that both ways now we Are Subject to corruption. Sometime the head corrupts the heart, A corrupt judgement corrupts the affections:
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What influence would this doctrine have upon the heart and life? See vers. 32. Let us eat and drink for to morrow we dye, and there an end of us and all;
What influence would this Doctrine have upon the heart and life? See vers. 32. Let us eat and drink for to morrow we die, and there an end of us and all;
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The Apostle foretold it should come to pass in the last dayes, 1 Tim. 4.1. The spirit speaketh evidently, that in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith,
The Apostle foretold it should come to pass in the last days, 1 Tim. 4.1. The Spirit speaks evidently, that in the latter times, Some shall depart from the faith,
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and shall give heed no errors and doctrines of divels, which speak lies through hypocrisie. What's the occasion of it? Having their consciences seared with an hote iron.
and shall give heed no errors and doctrines of Devils, which speak lies through hypocrisy. What's the occasion of it? Having their Consciences seared with an hight iron.
Their consciences were scorched and seared with grose sins, and then they corrupted the faith to heal them whole again. So 2 Thess. 2.10. Because they received not the love of the truth;
Their Consciences were scorched and seared with grose Sins, and then they corrupted the faith to heal them Whole again. So 2 Thess 2.10. Because they received not the love of the truth;
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We wondered, of late times, to see so many, not simple people onely, but learned Clerks and Rabbies, to turn P•pists, Arminians, Cosin-germanes of Papists:
We wondered, of late times, to see so many, not simple people only, but learned Clerks and Rabbies, to turn P•pists, Arminians, Cousin-germans of Papists:
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that great Harlot and mother of fornications, hath a golden cup, full of preferments, profits, pleasures, and this made mens heads drunk and giddy, to embrace the grossest errors & obsurdities for truths.
that great Harlot and mother of fornications, hath a golden cup, full of preferments, profits, pleasures, and this made men's Heads drunk and giddy, to embrace the Grossest errors & obsurdities for truths.
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Look upon these present times and see what defection from the Faith there is, and what sad Apostacy from the old received Truths, is to be found amongst us;
Look upon these present times and see what defection from the Faith there is, and what sad Apostasy from the old received Truths, is to be found among us;
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and that not of the common ignorant multitude (though they are a daily pr•y to seducers) but of old professors; who had not onely knowledge in the word (as they thought) but also a form of godliness in the worst times.
and that not of the Common ignorant multitude (though they Are a daily pr•y to seducers) but of old professors; who had not only knowledge in the word (as they Thought) but also a from of godliness in the worst times.
But now (Oh pitty!) its like the same glass broken into many pieces, and every one presenting a several Image, in so many sects and factions almost as men:
But now (O pity!) its like the same glass broken into many Pieces, and every one presenting a several Image, in so many Sects and factions almost as men:
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They had a form, and but a form of Godliness, denying the power thereof, allowing themselves in some open or secret corruption ) and now justly delivered over to self-pleasing and self-deceiving errors.
They had a from, and but a from of Godliness, denying the power thereof, allowing themselves in Some open or secret corruption) and now justly Delivered over to self-pleasing and Self-deceiving errors.
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So is it with many professors, that in outward shews outrun many times, sincere and honest hearted Coristians; making a more glorious shew of knowledge and practise, then other of their neighbors (the stony ground brought forth fruit immediately, the good ground with patience) but there's a worme of some lust within, that eats out the heart of Religion, hypocrisie hastening on to ripeness of profession,
So is it with many professors, that in outward shows outrun many times, sincere and honest hearted Coristians; making a more glorious show of knowledge and practise, then other of their neighbours (the stony ground brought forth fruit immediately, the good ground with patience) but there's a worm of Some lust within, that eats out the heart of Religion, hypocrisy hastening on to ripeness of profession,
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because they comply with and favor some open or secret lust. The Apostle speaking of some novel opinions of those Primitive times (so early they began) calls them NONLATINALPHABET profane, as well as vain bablings, 2 Tim. 2.16. and sayes they grow to more ungodliness.
Because they comply with and favour Some open or secret lust. The Apostle speaking of Some novel opinions of those Primitive times (so early they began) calls them profane, as well as vain babblings, 2 Tim. 2.16. and Says they grow to more ungodliness.
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Do we not see the open looseness of many formerly professing hypocrites; as the event discovers? Do we not wonder at such and such zealous professors, turned not onely erroneous in their judgements,
Do we not see the open looseness of many formerly professing Hypocrites; as the event discovers? Do we not wonder At such and such zealous professors, turned not only erroneous in their Judgments,
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but loose and far more licentious in their lives since they fell to these new opinions? Take but some few instances, of taking opinions, which in their very nature, are suitable to some mens corruptions;
but lose and Far more licentious in their lives since they fell to these new opinions? Take but Some few instances, of taking opinions, which in their very nature, Are suitable to Some men's corruptions;
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I told you heretofore of Hymeneus and Philetus, who fell into a gross error, Saying that the Resurrection was past already, 2 Tim. 2.17, 18. And the doctrine took exceedingly, Whose words fretted like a Gangrene,
I told you heretofore of Hymenaeus and Philetus, who fell into a gross error, Saying that the Resurrection was passed already, 2 Tim. 2.17, 18. And the Doctrine took exceedingly, Whose words fretted like a Gangrene,
the false teachers he had spoken of, Chap. 2. they made a mock of the last judgement, 2 Pet. 3.3, 4. This first know, that in the last dayes shall come mockers, walking after their own lusts (mark that) saying, where is the promise of his coming? that is, to judgement.
the false Teachers he had spoken of, Chap. 2. they made a mock of the last judgement, 2 Pet. 3.3, 4. This First know, that in the last days shall come mockers, walking After their own Lustiest (mark that) saying, where is the promise of his coming? that is, to judgement.
And is not this pleasing doctrine, to men that walk after their own lusts? Again, That cursed and blasphemous doctrine, That God is the Author of mens sins;
And is not this pleasing Doctrine, to men that walk After their own Lustiest? Again, That cursed and blasphemous Doctrine, That God is the Author of men's Sins;
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that its feared (though the Author be dead and the book burnt) lives in the heads and hearts of some, it not being then time to vent it, till a Tolleration of all Opinions be granted,
that its feared (though the Author be dead and the book burned) lives in the Heads and hearts of Some, it not being then time to vent it, till a Toleration of all Opinions be granted,
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but Legally that would fain enjoy their lusts, but dare not unless their consciences be stupified with some such doctrine as this, That God hath more hand in mens sinfulness then themselves.
but Legally that would fain enjoy their Lustiest, but Dare not unless their Consciences be Stupified with Some such Doctrine as this, That God hath more hand in men's sinfulness then themselves.
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Do you think the Scripture sayes in vain, The spirit that is in us lusteth after liberty? Where doth the Scripture say so (you will say?) If it say so by consequence, a fair deduction, I hope you will say, it says so.
Do you think the Scripture Says in vain, The Spirit that is in us Lusteth After liberty? Where does the Scripture say so (you will say?) If it say so by consequence, a fair deduction, I hope you will say, it Says so.
and that which subverts the Faith of many, but through their own lusts. It was fore-prophesied by Saint Peter of old, to come to pass in these last times, 2 Pet. 2.18, 19. He had said in the beginning of the Chapter, vers. 1. But there were false Prophets also among the people,
and that which subverts the Faith of many, but through their own Lustiest. It was Fore prophesied by Saint Peter of old, to come to pass in these last times, 2 Pet. 2.18, 19. He had said in the beginning of the Chapter, vers. 1. But there were false prophets also among the people,
even as there shall be false Teachers amongst you, which privily bring in damnable heresies, &c. How shall they convey their poison? See vers. 18. In speaking swelling words of vainity, they beguile them that were a little escaped from them which are wrapped in error:
even as there shall be false Teachers among you, which privily bring in damnable heresies, etc. How shall they convey their poison? See vers. 18. In speaking swelling words of vanity, they beguile them that were a little escaped from them which Are wrapped in error:
What's the bait? vers. 19. promising them liberty (& are themselves the servants of corruption) promising them liberty. But what betrayes them? much wantonness, through the lusts of the flesh:
What's the bait? vers. 19. promising them liberty (& Are themselves the Servants of corruption) promising them liberty. But what betrays them? much wantonness, through the Lustiest of the Flesh:
or chastisement for sin, Liberty from Duties, from the Sabbath, &c. Is not this a fine Doctrine for loose libertine consciences? The Anabaptists preach Liberty from the power of the Magistrate (so some of them have,
or chastisement for since, Liberty from Duties, from the Sabbath, etc. Is not this a fine Doctrine for lose libertine Consciences? The Anabaptists preach Liberty from the power of the Magistrate (so Some of them have,
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Liberty from Tythes, a taking doctrine, no question, not like a Gangrene, but like wildfire. The Brownist pleads for Liberty too, Liberty from Classes and Synods Ecclesiastical, Liberty for the people to Govern and Vote in the Government of the Church,
Liberty from Tithes, a taking Doctrine, no question, not like a Gangrene, but like wildfire. The Brownist pleads for Liberty too, Liberty from Classes and Synods Ecclesiastical, Liberty for the people to Govern and Vote in the Government of the Church,
and to have power and Authority in the keyes, in election, ordination, excommunication, &c. And how neer our Independent brethren of New and Old England come to them, in granting their people the key of Liberty, I would wish them to consider;
and to have power and authority in the keys, in election, ordination, excommunication, etc. And how near our Independent brothers of New and Old England come to them, in granting their people the key of Liberty, I would wish them to Consider;
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If all be true, which is reported, they find their peoples key of Liberty (in N. E. ) hath almost devoured their Officers key of Authority, as Aarons Rod devoured all the rest.
If all be true, which is reported, they find their peoples key of Liberty (in N. E.) hath almost devoured their Officers key of authority, as Aaron's Rod devoured all the rest.
But Liberty, desire of Liberty in this and the like kind, is that, I fear, that wins them so many proselytes. In a word, your Seekers (that have lost their Religion, and God knows when they will finde it) and those that are for Toleration of all Religions, Quakers,
But Liberty, desire of Liberty in this and the like kind, is that, I Fear, that wins them so many Proselytes. In a word, your Seekers (that have lost their Religion, and God knows when they will find it) and those that Are for Toleration of all Religions, Quakers,
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I shall instance but two places: The first is that in 2 Tim. 3.6. Of this sort are they that creep into houses (their qualities are afore described) and lead captive, Whom? First, silly simple women, NONLATINALPHABET;
I shall instance but two places: The First is that in 2 Tim. 3.6. Of this sort Are they that creep into houses (their qualities Are afore described) and led captive, Whom? First, silly simple women,;
women, or men as simple as women: people never very well principled in the grounds of Religion, alwayes learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth;
women, or men as simple as women: people never very well principled in the grounds of Religion, always learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth;
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and then follows their sinfulness, laden with sins and led about with divers lusts, pride and wantonness, scorn and bitterness, &c. The second place is in the 4 Chap. of the same Epistle, vers. 3, 4. The time will come (and now its come) when they will not suffer wholsome or sound doctrine,
and then follows their sinfulness, laden with Sins and led about with diverse Lustiest, pride and wantonness, scorn and bitterness, etc. The second place is in the 4 Chap. of the same Epistle, vers. 3, 4. The time will come (and now its come) when they will not suffer wholesome or found Doctrine,
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What makes their ears itch thus, after variety of new teachers? their own several lusts: after their lusts, their own lusts, shall they get them an heap of teachers:
What makes their ears itch thus, After variety of new Teachers? their own several Lustiest: After their Lustiest, their own Lustiest, shall they get them an heap of Teachers:
3. We may upon this ground, make a very probable prognostick concerning the state and condition of many men and women, viz. those who are loose and corrupt in their lives, not yet taken with any of the New old errors, and blasphemous notions of these times:
3. We may upon this ground, make a very probable prognostic Concerning the state and condition of many men and women, viz. those who Are lose and corrupt in their lives, not yet taken with any of the New old errors, and blasphemous notions of these times:
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They are in a fair and ready way to Apostasie; to be made a prey to one seducer or other, who can most sutably scratch their itching ears, and comply with their own proper lust. An unsound heart, will make an unsound head. These are the perillous times, the Apostles have forewarned of to come to pass in the last dayes, when many shall depart from the Faith.
They Are in a fair and ready Way to Apostasy; to be made a prey to one seducer or other, who can most suitably scratch their itching ears, and comply with their own proper lust. an unsound heart, will make an unsound head. These Are the perilous times, the Apostles have forewarned of to come to pass in the last days, when many shall depart from the Faith.
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The men that shall be discovered, are largely described, 2 Tim. 3.1. Lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters proud &c. lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God.
The men that shall be discovered, Are largely described, 2 Tim. 3.1. Lovers of themselves, covetous, boaster's proud etc. lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God.
or secretly hypocritical, and withhold the truth in unrighteousness, it is not more ordinary, then just with God, to give them up to believe a lie, that all they may be damned, that believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
or secretly hypocritical, and withhold the truth in unrighteousness, it is not more ordinary, then just with God, to give them up to believe a lie, that all they may be damned, that believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
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And they that cannot endure sound doctrine (the old wholesome truths) because it suites not with their lusts; it is just with God, that as they turn their ears from the truth;
And they that cannot endure found Doctrine (the old wholesome truths) Because it suits not with their Lustiest; it is just with God, that as they turn their ears from the truth;
That any secret or open hypocrites are not yet seduced, they may thank the providence of God, that hath preserved them from the opportunities of Temptations, and not their own strength. An evil heart of unbelief, will cause men to depart from the living God.
That any secret or open Hypocrites Are not yet seduced, they may thank the providence of God, that hath preserved them from the opportunities of Temptations, and not their own strength. an evil heart of unbelief, will cause men to depart from the living God.
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Look to it, Christians, that you be sincere and keep a good conscience, if not (these are winnowing and discovering times) you will ere long (I dare be your Prophet, you will ere long) make shipwrack of the faith.
Look to it, Christians, that you be sincere and keep a good conscience, if not (these Are winnowing and discovering times) you will ere long (I Dare be your Prophet, you will ere long) make shipwreck of the faith.
Ile say no more of this but in Tertullians words, Let the chaff flye away as much as it will, the wheat will be the more in the floor of God, and we shall be the fitter for a Reformation.
I'll say no more of this but in Tertullia's words, Let the chaff fly away as much as it will, the wheat will be the more in the floor of God, and we shall be the fitter for a Reformation.
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Beloved (sayes Saint John ) 1 Joh. 4.1. believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whither they are of God, for many false spirits are gone out into the world.
beloved (Says Faint John) 1 John 4.1. believe not every Spirit, but try the spirits whither they Are of God, for many false spirits Are gone out into the world.
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and given over to Liberty, or rather licentiousness: Its twenty to one, they are, or will be unsound in their Judgements, who are unsound in their practise, at least in that particular, wherein they allow themselves.
and given over to Liberty, or rather licentiousness: Its twenty to one, they Are, or will be unsound in their Judgments, who Are unsound in their practice, At least in that particular, wherein they allow themselves.
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Will any man ask the advice, or rest upon, the Judgement of a Covetous man concerning Ʋsury? Or of a voluptuous man concerning Temperance and chastity? Or of a Libertine, concerning strictness of conversation? &c. Nay, it is just with God,
Will any man ask the Advice, or rest upon, the Judgement of a Covetous man Concerning Ʋsury? Or of a voluptuous man Concerning Temperance and chastity? Or of a Libertine, Concerning strictness of Conversation? etc. Nay, it is just with God,
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when Teachers are corrupted in their lives, in any one of those, or the like lusts, to give them up to errors in judgement, to blind their own eyes,
when Teachers Are corrupted in their lives, in any one of those, or the like Lustiest, to give them up to errors in judgement, to blind their own eyes,
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Its true indeed, sometimes false Prophets come in sheeps clothing; the greatest seducers and Hereticks, have been men visible of very strict lives, that its hard for people to discover them without very serious observation.
Its true indeed, sometime false prophets come in Sheep clothing; the greatest seducers and Heretics, have been men visible of very strict lives, that its hard for people to discover them without very serious observation.
but all to be seen of men: pride and popularity, was their lust and corruption. And this was very visible in the Ancient Hereticks; very proud, and scornful.
but all to be seen of men: pride and popularity, was their lust and corruption. And this was very visible in the Ancient Heretics; very proud, and scornful.
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5. The last Use shall be for Exhortation to all, both Ministers and people, To be careful, to hearken to the Apostles charge to Timothy; To hold Faith and a good Conscience together;
5. The last Use shall be for Exhortation to all, both Ministers and people, To be careful, to harken to the Apostles charge to Timothy; To hold Faith and a good Conscience together;
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and as we desire or intend, not to make shipwrack of the Faith; so to see, that we keep a good Conscience. As you tender the preservation of the Jewel, look well to the Cabinet; the better heart, the better head.
and as we desire or intend, not to make shipwreck of the Faith; so to see, that we keep a good Conscience. As you tender the preservation of the Jewel, look well to the Cabinet; the better heart, the better head.
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and notes it for one of the vices of false Teachers, 2 Pet. 2.1, 3. Through covetousness shall they with fained words make merchandize of you, with 14, 15. Which forsaking the right way have gone astray, following the way of Balaam which loved the wages of unrighteousness.
and notes it for one of the vices of false Teachers, 2 Pet. 2.1, 3. Through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you, with 14, 15. Which forsaking the right Way have gone astray, following the Way of balaam which loved the wages of unrighteousness.
So Saint Paul expresly, The love of money, is the root of all evil, which while some have lusted after, they have erred concerning the Faith, 1 T•m. 6.10.
So Saint Paul expressly, The love of money, is the root of all evil, which while Some have lusted After, they have erred Concerning the Faith, 1 T•m. 6.10.
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So he describes those Cretian seducers, Tit. 1.10, 11. There are many disobedient and vain talkers and deceivers, which subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre sake.
So he describes those Cretian seducers, Tit. 1.10, 11. There Are many disobedient and vain talkers and deceivers, which subvert Whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre sake.
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And therefore he prescribed this as one necessary qualification both of his Bishop or Presbyter (for both are one, vers. 5. with 7.) and also of his Deacon, that they be not given to filthy lucre, not covetous, 1 Tim. 2.3. to this end, that he may hold fast the faithful word, Tit. 1.9. Implying that if he be such, he would soon corrupt the Faith.
And Therefore he prescribed this as one necessary qualification both of his Bishop or Presbyter (for both Are one, vers. 5. with 7.) and also of his Deacon, that they be not given to filthy lucre, not covetous, 1 Tim. 2.3. to this end, that he may hold fast the faithful word, Tit. 1.9. Implying that if he be such, he would soon corrupt the Faith.
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And Saint Paul clears himself from corrupting the word of God, by coloured covetousness (as elsewhere he calls it) 2 Cor. 2.17. We are not as many who corrupt the word of God (NONLATINALPHABET, a Metaphor taken from Hucksters or Vintuers, who for lucres sake, mingle water with their wine) but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
And Saint Paul clears himself from corrupting the word of God, by coloured covetousness (as elsewhere he calls it) 2 Cor. 2.17. We Are not as many who corrupt the word of God (, a Metaphor taken from Hucksters or Vintuers, who for lucres sake, mingle water with their wine) but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sighed of God speak we in christ.
Such a kind of ambitious person, was Diotrophes 3 Ep. of Joh. vers. 9. who withstood the Apostles doctrine written to the Churches. Why? NONLATINALPHABET, he loved the preheminence, he would be chief Bishop himself.
Such a kind of ambitious person, was Diotrephes 3 Epistle of John vers. 9. who withstood the Apostles Doctrine written to the Churches. Why?, he loved the pre-eminence, he would be chief Bishop himself.
his ambition to a Bishoprick crossed, and when his cursed Heresie got head, and was countenanced by the Emperors, many turned Arrians, onely because they saw preferment went that way.
his ambition to a Bishopric crossed, and when his cursed Heresy god head, and was countenanced by the Emperor's, many turned Arians, only Because they saw preferment went that Way.
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Crysostom observed it long ago, Heresies grow out of the desire of ruling, because they loved not their brethren (sayes he) for want of love, they envyed those that were in honor, from envy arose ambition or desire of Ruling, from thence they sell into Heresies.
Chrysostom observed it long ago, Heresies grow out of the desire of ruling, Because they loved not their brothers (Says he) for want of love, they envied those that were in honour, from envy arose ambition or desire of Ruling, from thence they fell into Heresies.
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The Prophets prophesie falsly, and the Priests bear rule by their means, &c. That is (sayes the learned Translator) the Priests did Lord it over Gods inheritance, by the aid of some false Prophets, whom they allowed,
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the Priests bear Rule by their means, etc. That is (Says the learned Translator) the Priests did Lord it over God's inheritance, by the aid of Some false prophets, whom they allowed,
The Priests maintained them in their false doctrine, because the Prophets maintained them in their false honor. Just as some Prelates did of late with us.
The Priests maintained them in their false Doctrine, Because the prophets maintained them in their false honour. Just as Some Prelates did of late with us.
To this head may be added, pride, popularity, and affection of singularity; pride is a great forerunner of false doctrine, pride goes before a fall, is true in this sense,
To this head may be added, pride, popularity, and affection of singularity; pride is a great forerunner of false Doctrine, pride Goes before a fallen, is true in this sense,
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before Apostacy. The Apost•e therefore cautions, that his Bishop or Elder, must not be a Novice, NONLATINALPHABET, a new convert to the Faith, Least being lifted up (with pride) he fall into (Apostasie) the condemnation of the Divel, 1 Tim. 3.6.
before Apostasy. The Apost•e Therefore cautions, that his Bishop or Elder, must not be a Novice,, a new convert to the Faith, lest being lifted up (with pride) he fallen into (Apostasy) the condemnation of the devil, 1 Tim. 3.6.
And one reason of heterodox doctrine, is declared to be pride, 1 Tim. 6.45. If any man teach otherwise, &c. He is proud, knowing nothing but doting about questions, &c. pride is his corruption;
And one reason of heterodox Doctrine, is declared to be pride, 1 Tim. 6.45. If any man teach otherwise, etc. He is proud, knowing nothing but doting about questions, etc. pride is his corruption;
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As pride of parts in many of our people, their (not very great) knowledge, utterance, expression, gift of prayer, &c. puffs them up that they swell above their sphear,
As pride of parts in many of our people, their (not very great) knowledge, utterance, expression, gift of prayer, etc. puffs them up that they swell above their sphere,
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So in many of our young Ministers, pride of their learning, gifts, &c. The like doth that corruption of popularity, to be admired and applauded by the people, by a multitude of followers, especially if of the highest magnitude, rich, wise, noble, &c. The Apostle noted this long ago, Act. 20.30. Also of your own selves shall arise men, speaking perverse things, to draw disciples after them.
So in many of our young Ministers, pride of their learning, Gifts, etc. The like does that corruption of popularity, to be admired and applauded by the people, by a multitude of followers, especially if of the highest magnitude, rich, wise, noble, etc. The Apostle noted this long ago, Act. 20.30. Also of your own selves shall arise men, speaking perverse things, to draw Disciples After them.
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upon what ground? They desire to have you circumcised (as some now rebaptize) that they may glory in your flesh, that is, that they have drawn many to be proselytes, to their way and opinion;
upon what ground? They desire to have you circumcised (as Some now rebaptize) that they may glory in your Flesh, that is, that they have drawn many to be Proselytes, to their Way and opinion;
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And they bewitched him with their applauses, They all gave heed unto him from the least to the greatest, saying (mark that saying) This man is the great power of God.
And they bewitched him with their applauses, They all gave heed unto him from the least to the greatest, saying (mark that saying) This man is the great power of God.
Singularity doth work the same effects, I mean desire to be reputed singular; as many of our people (formerly of no great Religion ) now Religion is come into fashion, cannot content themselves, to be wise to sobriety, to be soberly Religious:
Singularity does work the same effects, I mean desire to be reputed singular; as many of our people (formerly of no great Religion) now Religion is come into fashion, cannot content themselves, to be wise to sobriety, to be soberly Religious:
but they aspire after singularity of opinions, new notions, new nothings indeed, and singularity of practise to be of the highest form of Religion, the Court Religion of the newest fashion and dress So some of our preachers affect a singular way of preaching upon a common subject, in an high, Meteorical, Metaphysical strain of notions and language, which (it may be) the Apostle calls NONLATINALPHABET, great, bunchy, swelling words of vanity, to stupefie and amuse their unlearned Auditors.
but they aspire After singularity of opinions, new notions, new nothings indeed, and singularity of practice to be of the highest from of Religion, the Court Religion of the Newest fashion and dress So Some of our Preachers affect a singular Way of preaching upon a Common Subject, in an high, Meteorical, Metaphysical strain of notions and language, which (it may be) the Apostle calls, great, bunchy, swelling words of vanity, to stupefy and amuse their unlearned Auditors.
This is, as God speaks to Job, to darken councel by words without knowledge, Job 38 2. The excellency of a true Minister, is to make obscure texts clear;
This is, as God speaks to Job, to darken council by words without knowledge, Job 38 2. The excellency of a true Minister, is to make Obscure texts clear;
And who understand or admire them, except ignorant & unlearned young men and silly women? but learned, judicious, and substantial Christians admire their vanity and folly.
And who understand or admire them, except ignorant & unlearned young men and silly women? but learned, judicious, and substantial Christians admire their vanity and folly.
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3. Voluptuousness, desire of pleasure and ease, &c. That this is an Inlet of errors and aberration from the Faith, is intimated by the Apostle, 1 Tim. 4.1. Many shall depart from the faith, both Teachers and people.
3. Voluptuousness, desire of pleasure and ease, etc. That this is an Inlet of errors and aberration from the Faith, is intimated by the Apostle, 1 Tim. 4.1. Many shall depart from the faith, both Teachers and people.
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Why? not onely because in general they have seared naughty consciences; but for this in special, They are lovers of pleasures, more then lovers of God, 2 Tim. 3, 4. Amongst other qualfications of a Ministers, the Apostle requires, that he be not NONLATINALPHABET, given to wine, one that sits at the wine (as the word imports) or tarries long at the wine, as the like phrase is used, Prov. 23.30.
Why? not only Because in general they have seared naughty Consciences; but for this in special, They Are lovers of pleasures, more then lovers of God, 2 Tim. 3, 4. among other qualfications of a Ministers, the Apostle requires, that he be not, given to wine, one that sits At the wine (as the word imports) or tarries long At the wine, as the like phrase is used, Curae 23.30.
Why this required? That he may hold the mystery of the Faith in a pure conscience, vers. 9. Because wine is a mocker, Prov. 20.1. that is, a deceiver, and takes away the heart, that is, his wisdom:
Why this required? That he may hold the mystery of the Faith in a pure conscience, vers. 9. Because wine is a mocker, Curae 20.1. that is, a deceiver, and Takes away the heart, that is, his Wisdom:
and they have gone a whoring from under their God. That's a famous place to this purpose, Isa 28.7. But also they have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way;
and they have gone a whoring from under their God. That's a famous place to this purpose, Isaiah 28.7. But also they have erred through wine, and through strong drink Are out of the Way;
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See also Isa. 56.10, 12. Her watchmen are blind, they are all ignorant, they are all dumbe dogs, they cannot bark, sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
See also Isaiah 56.10, 12. Her watchmen Are blind, they Are all ignorant, they Are all dumb Dogs, they cannot bark, sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.
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I will conclude this with one place more, an instance of an idle, Nonresident Prophet or Minister, Zech. 11.17. Wo to the idle shepherd (that hath eyes and sees not, &c.) that leaves the flock:
I will conclude this with one place more, an instance of an idle, Nonresident Prophet or Minister, Zechariah 11.17. Woe to the idle shepherd (that hath eyes and sees not, etc.) that leaves the flock:
4. Timer•usness, and fearfulness, in corrupt and persecuting times, often betrayes the judgement unto compliance at least, with the errors of the times.
4. Timer•usness, and fearfulness, in corrupt and persecuting times, often betrays the judgement unto compliance At least, with the errors of the times.
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telling the people, that unless they were circumcised, they could not be saved, Act. 15. This was a very gross perverting and corrupting of the Gospel of Christ.
telling the people, that unless they were circumcised, they could not be saved, Act. 15. This was a very gross perverting and corrupting of the Gospel of christ.
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but chiefly their fearfulness to suffer for the truth of the Gospel. So the Apostle resolves it, Gal. 6.12. NONLATINALPHABET. As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, (that is, to please and not offend the Jews, strictly cleaving to their old Law and Religion) they constrain you to be circumcised, onely least they should suffer persecution for the Cross of Christ.
but chiefly their fearfulness to suffer for the truth of the Gospel. So the Apostle resolves it, Gal. 6.12.. As many as desire to make a fair show in the Flesh, (that is, to please and not offend the jews, strictly cleaving to their old Law and Religion) they constrain you to be circumcised, only lest they should suffer persecution for the Cross of christ.
The same did in part betray Peter and Barnabas into dissimulation of the truth, that they did not NONLATINALPHABET, keep the right path of the truth of the Gospel, Gal. 2.14.
The same did in part betray Peter and Barnabas into dissimulation of the truth, that they did not, keep the right path of the truth of the Gospel, Gal. 2.14.
but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing (mark that fearing) them of the circumcision. Fear of men wil betray mens judgements into error.
but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing (mark that fearing) them of the circumcision. fear of men will betray men's Judgments into error.
How many in the Primitive times turned Arrians for fear of that persecution under the Arrian Bishops and Emperors? How many, in the Marian times, turned to be Papists for fear of persecution? And in the later times.
How many in the Primitive times turned Arians for Fear of that persecution under the Arrian Bishops and Emperor's? How many, in the Marian times, turned to be Papists for Fear of persecution? And in the later times.
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How many turned aside to Arminian doctrine, and Popish superstitions, partly for favor and preferment, and partly for fear of the frowns and displeasure of some in higher places.
How many turned aside to Arminian Doctrine, and Popish superstitions, partly for favour and preferment, and partly for Fear of the frowns and displeasure of Some in higher places.
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So especially these four instanced in covetousness, ambition, voluptuousness, Timerousness: Against all which, let me leave this to your serious consideration:
So especially these four instanced in covetousness, ambition, voluptuousness, Timorousness: Against all which, let me leave this to your serious consideration:
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but are shortly to be slain; and that then, Antichrist will once more (for a time prevail over the Reformed Churches, with the hottest persecution that ever the Churches felt;
but Are shortly to be slave; and that then, Antichrist will once more (for a time prevail over the Reformed Churches, with the hottest persecution that ever the Churches felt;
which if it come to pass (as God forbid, for we are not fitted for sufferings ) let all our loose professors and Protestants at large (who allow themselves to live in their open or secret lusts) and all those, who are covetous, ambitious, voluptuous, timerous in special, know that they will (without more grace from God) as surely turn Papists, as now they profess Protestant: Their hearts will betray their heads: Their wrack of conscience now, will then shipwrack the Faith. That's the first.
which if it come to pass (as God forbid, for we Are not fitted for sufferings) let all our lose professors and Protestants At large (who allow themselves to live in their open or secret Lustiest) and all those, who Are covetous, ambitious, voluptuous, timorous in special, know that they will (without more grace from God) as surely turn Papists, as now they profess Protestant: Their hearts will betray their Heads: Their wrack of conscience now, will then shipwreck the Faith. That's the First.
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Deer Christians, let it be your greatest study, not to keep your estates, honors, liberties, lives, but your hearts and consciences: upon the reason implyed in the text,
Deer Christians, let it be your greatest study, not to keep your estates, honours, Liberties, lives, but your hearts and Consciences: upon the reason employed in the text,
It is, the Faith, that is (as you heard) the Truth; the Truth of the Gospel, the Faith once (and but once) delivered to the Saints, Jude vers. 3 which he exhorts all, earnestly to contend for. To the same purpose, Solomon the wisest of meer men, cryes, Buy the truth, but sell it not.
It is, the Faith, that is (as you herd) the Truth; the Truth of the Gospel, the Faith once (and but once) Delivered to the Saints, U^de vers. 3 which he exhorts all, earnestly to contend for. To the same purpose, Solomon the Wisest of mere men, cries, Buy the truth, but fell it not.
See Prov. 3.13, 14 other merchandize cannot, but this will certainly make you for ever Happy: Hear what wisdom it self sayes, Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,
See Curae 3.13, 14 other merchandise cannot, but this will Certainly make you for ever Happy: Hear what Wisdom it self Says, Happy is the man that finds Wisdom,
would any wise man trust these in a rotten, leaking Ship? The application is easily made, Faith is this Jewel, your consciences are the Ship; if you desire to bring your Treasure safe to land, have a care of the Ship your conscience, that it be sound and safe;
would any wise man trust these in a rotten, leaking Ship? The application is Easily made, Faith is this Jewel, your Consciences Are the Ship; if you desire to bring your Treasure safe to land, have a care of the Ship your conscience, that it be found and safe;
A good conscience (which is here compared to the Ship ) is a thing long in making, and cost much to make it good, The blood of Christ to purge it from dead works, to serve the living God, Heb. 9.14. much pains and labor to keep it good, Act. 24.16.
A good conscience (which is Here compared to the Ship) is a thing long in making, and cost much to make it good, The blood of christ to purge it from dead works, to serve the living God, Hebrew 9.14. much pains and labour to keep it good, Act. 24.16.
And for the use of it in this our Seafare, where we meet with storms and pyrates, and shelves and rocks, &c. nothing more safe and comfortable then a good conscience; good with the goodness of integrity, that will keep it good with the goodness of tranquility: A good conscience is a continual feast, Prov. 15.15.
And for the use of it in this our Seafare, where we meet with storms and pirates, and shelves and Rocks, etc. nothing more safe and comfortable then a good conscience; good with the Goodness of integrity, that will keep it good with the Goodness of tranquillity: A good conscience is a continual feast, Curae 15.15.
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And our Apostle who was (literally) in perils by Sea, as well as by land, 2 Cor. 11.26. and was often tossed with the tempests of persecution, from the knowledge of the goodness of his ship, could sing in a storm (as if he had been in Noahs Ark) This is our rejoycing, the Testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity & godly sincerity not with fleshly wisdom, we have had our conversation in the world, 2 Cor. 1.12. The Psalmist sings it out, Ps. 119.165. Great is the peace which they have, who love thy law, and nothing shall offend them:
And our Apostle who was (literally) in perils by Sea, as well as by land, 2 Cor. 11.26. and was often tossed with the tempests of persecution, from the knowledge of the Goodness of his ship, could sing in a storm (as if he had been in Noahs Ark) This is our rejoicing, the Testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity & godly sincerity not with fleshly Wisdom, we have had our Conversation in the world, 2 Cor. 1.12. The Psalmist sings it out, Ps. 119.165. Great is the peace which they have, who love thy law, and nothing shall offend them:
Witness Judas, Spira, &c. It is reported of some that have run through all the Sects to the very Ranters, that they lye under the horrors of hell, roaring and crying, there is no mercy for them:
Witness Judas, Spira, etc. It is reported of Some that have run through all the Sects to the very Ranters, that they lie under the horrors of hell, roaring and crying, there is no mercy for them:
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3. The passenger or Pilot of the ship, is of special consideration, to commend, yea command, the looking well to the Ship, who is either sav'd or lost with it;
3. The Passenger or Pilot of the ship, is of special consideration, to commend, yea command, the looking well to the Ship, who is either saved or lost with it;
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but himself also, even his own soul; That's a dreadful place, 2 Pet. 2.1, 3. False teachers shall privily bring in damnable heresies, denying the Lord that bought them (as some now do) and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
but himself also, even his own soul; That's a dreadful place, 2 Pet. 2.1, 3. False Teachers shall privily bring in damnable heresies, denying the Lord that bought them (as Some now do) and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
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In the next verse to my text, there are a couple of Apostates, Himeneus and Alexander delivered unto Satan, by a censure of excommunication, that they might learn not to blaspheme. The Church for want of a settled government, hath not now this power,
In the next verse to my text, there Are a couple of Apostates, Hymenaeus and Alexander Delivered unto Satan, by a censure of excommunication, that they might Learn not to Blaspheme. The Church for want of a settled government, hath not now this power,
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immediately God does it, by giving men up to their own lusts; which is worse then if delivered into the actual possession of Satan. That place speaks the very terrors of hell, to men that have put away a good conscience, 2 Thess. 2.10, 11, 12. Because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved;
immediately God does it, by giving men up to their own Lustiest; which is Worse then if Delivered into the actual possession of Satan. That place speaks the very terrors of hell, to men that have put away a good conscience, 2 Thess 2.10, 11, 12. Because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved;
for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lye, that all they might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie, that all they might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
goodly ships and richly laden, that have miscarryed in sight of the Haven. Here are two in the next verse, of whom is Himeneus and Alexander, and 2 Tim. 2. Philetus and Demas, cap. 4.10. anciently, and thousands more upon our own shore, lye wreckt and broken to pieces:
goodly ships and richly laden, that have miscarried in sighed of the Haven. Here Are two in the next verse, of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, and 2 Tim. 2. Philetus and Demas, cap. 4.10. anciently, and thousands more upon our own shore, lie wrecked and broken to Pieces:
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It concerns them above others, to hold Faith and a good conscience together; especially to hold the latter, if they intend to hold the former. I shall propound but these considerations, to perswade to it, very briefly.
It concerns them above Others, to hold Faith and a good conscience together; especially to hold the latter, if they intend to hold the former. I shall propound but these considerations, to persuade to it, very briefly.
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Paul himself sometimes was cheated by his own heart, I verily thought with my self, that I ought to do many things, contrary to the Name of Jesus of Nazareth, Act. 26.9. He thought it conscience, but it was persecution: His conscience was mislead to maintain his old way, with persecution of the professors of the Gospel.
Paul himself sometime was cheated by his own heart, I verily Thought with my self, that I ought to do many things, contrary to the Name of jesus of Nazareth, Act. 26.9. He Thought it conscience, but it was persecution: His conscience was mislead to maintain his old Way, with persecution of the professors of the Gospel.
There is a way (sayes Solomon) that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the wayes of death, Prov. 16.25. There are many wayes, which may seem to us, to be the wayes of Christ, which are in a more general notion, the wayes of Antichrist. There may be coloured covetousness (as the Apostle calls it) or secret ambition, pride, popularity at the heart, which may incline the judgement to some plausible and advantageous errors of the times.
There is a Way (Says Solomon) that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof Are the ways of death, Curae 16.25. There Are many ways, which may seem to us, to be the ways of christ, which Are in a more general notion, the ways of Antichrist. There may be coloured covetousness (as the Apostle calls it) or secret ambition, pride, popularity At the heart, which may incline the judgement to Some plausible and advantageous errors of the times.
his place and parts called for more vigilance, to get and keep a good conscience. Great parts of learning and eminence of place (as a leader in warfare,
his place and parts called for more vigilance, to get and keep a good conscience. Great parts of learning and eminence of place (as a leader in warfare,
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or a Pilot in Seafare) if the heart be unsound, may enable men to do the more hurt, by propagating, by defending and colouring over errors with a shew of truth.
or a Pilot in Seafare) if the heart be unsound, may enable men to do the more hurt, by propagating, by defending and colouring over errors with a show of truth.
So we noted above, That the Heterodox Teachers, were acute disputers, 1 Tim. 6.4, 5. And elsewhere he sayes, As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses (by their inchantments, imitating the miracles of Moses) so do these (seducers) resist the truth, men of corupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith, 2 Tim. 3.8. Simon Magus by the opinion of his parts and greatness, drew multitudes of people after him, Act. 8.9, 10. Hence the Apostle gives that caution, Col. 2.8. Beware least any man spoil you, through Philosophy and vain deceit, after the traditions of men.
So we noted above, That the Heterodox Teachers, were acute disputers, 1 Tim. 6.4, 5. And elsewhere he Says, As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses (by their enchantments, imitating the Miracles of Moses) so do these (seducers) resist the truth, men of corrupt minds, Reprobate Concerning the faith, 2 Tim. 3.8. Simon Magus by the opinion of his parts and greatness, drew Multitudes of people After him, Act. 8.9, 10. Hence the Apostle gives that caution, Col. 2.8. Beware lest any man spoil you, through Philosophy and vain deceit, After the traditions of men.
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3. Ministers of all others, had need to look to their hearts and heads, because if they mislead themselves, they are able by their Authority and favour with the people) to mislead many with them into hell.
3. Ministers of all Others, had need to look to their hearts and Heads, Because if they mislead themselves, they Are able by their authority and favour with the people) to mislead many with them into hell.
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Those two men named after the text, Hymeneus and Alexander, as also Philetus, 2 Tim. 2.17, 18. who had made shipwrack of the Faith, Their word did eat like a canker, saying, that the resurrection was past already and overthrew the faith of some.
Those two men nam After the text, Hymenaeus and Alexander, as also Philetus, 2 Tim. 2.17, 18. who had made shipwreck of the Faith, Their word did eat like a canker, saying, that the resurrection was passed already and overthrew the faith of Some.
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The venerable esteem of many seeming Saint like Hereticks of old, carryed many thousands with them into Heresie. And so they do now, their followers having their persons in admiration for their seeming holiness, have gone after them blindfold,
The venerable esteem of many seeming Saint like Heretics of old, carried many thousands with them into Heresy. And so they do now, their followers having their Persons in admiration for their seeming holiness, have gone After them blindfold,
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The leaders of my people cause them to err, and they that are lead of them are destroyed, was once a complaint, and may be our caution. The words are rendred by Tremelius, thus, Doctores populi mei, sunt seductores, The leaders of my people are seducers;
The leaders of my people cause them to err, and they that Are led of them Are destroyed, was once a complaint, and may be our caution. The words Are rendered by Tremelius, thus, Doctors People mei, sunt Seductores, The leaders of my people Are seducers;
They by their flatteries pronounced the people blessed in their erroneous and destroying wayes; notwithstanding the threats of ruin to them, by the true Prophets of God;
They by their flatteries pronounced the people blessed in their erroneous and destroying ways; notwithstanding the Treats of ruin to them, by the true prophets of God;
Wo to the seduced, but tiwice and twenty times wo to the seducer; he that brings in damnable errors to deceive and destroy others, he brings upon himself swift destruction.
Woe to the seduced, but tiwice and twenty times woe to the seducer; he that brings in damnable errors to deceive and destroy Others, he brings upon himself swift destruction.
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How we may preserve our selves from the Apostasie of the times, and prevent this common shipwrack of the Faith. There are (as hath been hinted) three things, that do betray men into error, in these times, ignorance, pride, and hypocrisie; the contrary to these, are the preservatives of the Faith;
How we may preserve our selves from the Apostasy of the times, and prevent this Common shipwreck of the Faith. There Are (as hath been hinted) three things, that do betray men into error, in these times, ignorance, pride, and hypocrisy; the contrary to these, Are the preservatives of the Faith;
You heard before, who they are that are commonly the prey of seducers, unlearned and unstable souls, sayes Saint Peter, 2 Pet. 3.16. therefore unstable, because unlearned.
You herd before, who they Are that Are commonly the prey of seducers, unlearned and unstable Souls, Says Saint Peter, 2 Pet. 3.16. Therefore unstable, Because unlearned.
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They are children (says Paul) that are carryed away with every winde of doctrine, Eph. 4.14. and simple women, that are led captive by seducers, 2 Tim. 3.6. untaught, unprincipled people, never catechized in the fundamentals of Religion.
They Are children (Says Paul) that Are carried away with every wind of Doctrine, Ephesians 4.14. and simple women, that Are led captive by seducers, 2 Tim. 3.6. untaught, unprincipled people, never Catechized in the fundamentals of Religion.
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He prayes for them, that their hearts may be comforted (or strengthened) unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God,
He prays for them, that their hearts may be comforted (or strengthened) unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God,
an ignorant soul among seducers, is like a ship at Sea, without a skilfull Pilote. 2. Knowledge alone, is not sufficient, knowledge puffs up, sayes the Apostle, 1 Cor. 8.1.
an ignorant soul among seducers, is like a ship At Sea, without a skilful Pilot. 2. Knowledge alone, is not sufficient, knowledge puffs up, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 8.1.
It's pride (you heard) that carries men into error, pride of parts, of gifts, &c. God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. The meek will he guid in judgement, the meek will he teach his way, Psal. 25.9. It is not more ordinary then just with God, to give proud men over to their self-delusions. He delights to b•fool those who are wise in their own eyes.
It's pride (you herd) that carries men into error, pride of parts, of Gifts, etc. God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. The meek will he guide in judgement, the meek will he teach his Way, Psalm 25.9. It is not more ordinary then just with God, to give proud men over to their self-delusions. He delights to b•fool those who Are wise in their own eyes.
He that in a blustring wind lyes on the ground, is safe, whereas he that sets himself upon the house top, or on a pinnacle, is in danger to be blown down, and to break his neck.
He that in a blustering wind lies on the ground, is safe, whereas he that sets himself upon the house top, or on a pinnacle, is in danger to be blown down, and to break his neck.
3. Sincerity is the chief, that secures all, unrighteousness of heart (thats the good conscience in the text) is like the Anchor to a ship, that stayes it in a storm:
3. Sincerity is the chief, that secures all, unrighteousness of heart (thats the good conscience in the text) is like the Anchor to a ship, that stays it in a storm:
When the truth is much obscured by Hereticks, that he cannot see his way; there's a promise, Ʋnto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness, Psal. 112.4. God hath promised all blessings to the upright, they are his delight, Prov. 11.20. The high way of the upright, is to depart from evil, he that keepeth his way, preserveth his soul, Prov. 16.17. He that walketh in his upuprightness, feareth the Lord:
When the truth is much obscured by Heretics, that he cannot see his Way; there's a promise, Ʋnto the upright there arises Light in the darkness, Psalm 112.4. God hath promised all blessings to the upright, they Are his delight, Curae 11.20. The high Way of the upright, is to depart from evil, he that Keepeth his Way, Preserveth his soul, Curae 16.17. He that walks in his upuprightness, fears the Lord:
Hence it is observable, that many weake Christians, for knowledge, but sincere and upright in heart, persevere and outstand all the errors of the times,
Hence it is observable, that many weak Christians, for knowledge, but sincere and upright in heart, persevere and outstand all the errors of the times,
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There are these three preservatives of •he Faith, knowledge, humility, sincerity, but the chiefest of these is sincerity. This is that good conscience, in the text, made good by sound and saving knowledge much bettered by humility, and preserved in both those by sincerity. Let it be it every one of our prayer, Oh let my heart be sound in thy Statutes, that I be not ashamed, Psal. 119. vers. 80. And Oh that my wayes were directed to keep thy Statutes: then shall!
There Are these three preservatives of •he Faith, knowledge, humility, sincerity, but the chiefest of these is sincerity. This is that good conscience, in the text, made good by found and Saving knowledge much bettered by humility, and preserved in both those by sincerity. Let it be it every one of our prayer, O let my heart be found in thy Statutes, that I be not ashamed, Psalm 119. vers. 80. And O that my ways were directed to keep thy Statutes: then shall!
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Not of those actions alone, in and with which sin is, but of the very pravity, ataxy, anomy, irregularity and sinfulness it self, pag. 36. Abfit. Abfit. Rom. 3.5 6. Pag. 37.
Not of those actions alone, in and with which since is, but of the very pravity, ataxy, anomy, irregularity and sinfulness it self, page. 36. Abfit. Abfit. Rom. 3.5 6. Page 37.
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