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and learn him how to behave himself in the Church, which is the House of the Living God, as the Apostles Phrase is, 1 Tim. 3.15. as that Epistle was sent also to Timothy at Ephesus upon the same account.
and Learn him how to behave himself in the Church, which is the House of the Living God, as the Apostles Phrase is, 1 Tim. 3.15. as that Epistle was sent also to Timothy At Ephesus upon the same account.
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In the first Chapter of this Epistle he gives Directions to Titus about the Ordination of Elders or Presbyters in the Churches, (called in the French, Prestres, and by us Priests; Names derived from the Greek Word NONLATINALPHABET.) He shews what Qualifications they must have,
In the First Chapter of this Epistle he gives Directions to Titus about the Ordination of Elders or Presbyters in the Churches, (called in the French, Prestres, and by us Priests; Names derived from the Greek Word.) He shows what Qualifications they must have,
In the second Chapter, he gives Directions what Duties are to be preached to several sorts of Persons, to aged Men and Women, to young Men and Women, to Servants, &c. In the third Chapter he directs the teaching of some other Duties,
In the second Chapter, he gives Directions what Duties Are to be preached to several sorts of Persons, to aged Men and Women, to young Men and Women, to Servants, etc. In the third Chapter he directs the teaching of Some other Duties,
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This is a Precept not onely sitted for that time, but necessary for all Ages, therefore left here upon Record: Put them in mind, &c. The two great Apostles, St. Paul and St. Peter, insist much upon it.
This is a Precept not only sitted for that time, but necessary for all Ages, Therefore left Here upon Record: Put them in mind, etc. The two great Apostles, Saint Paul and Saint Peter, insist much upon it.
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For the clearing the Proposition, I shall shew, 1. What is meant by Principalities, Powers, and Magistrates. 2. What Subjection and Obedience is to be yielded to them. 3. Why Subjection and Obedience is to be given to them. 4. In what manner it is to be done. 5. Why Ministers should put the People in mind of it.
For the clearing the Proposition, I shall show, 1. What is meant by Principalities, Powers, and Magistrates. 2. What Subjection and obedience is to be yielded to them. 3. Why Subjection and obedience is to be given to them. 4. In what manner it is to be done. 5. Why Ministers should put the People in mind of it.
Sometimes Powers, NONLATINALPHABET, because of the great Power and Strength (vis naturalis) God puts into their Hands, to support their Government, and keep all in Obedience:
Sometime Powers,, Because of the great Power and Strength (vis Naturalis) God puts into their Hands, to support their Government, and keep all in obedience:
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and govern their Subjects by them: Sometimes NONLATINALPHABET, Eminency, heighth of Place above others, as 1 Tim. 2.2. Pray for Kings, and all that are in Authority, or, as in the Margin, in Eminency. There are other Words used in Scripture, but I shall not name all;
and govern their Subject's by them: Sometime, Eminency, height of Place above Others, as 1 Tim. 2.2. Pray for Kings, and all that Are in authority, or, as in the Margin, in Eminency. There Are other Words used in Scripture, but I shall not name all;
you may understand by this who are meant by Principalities, Powers, and Magistrates, viz. Those that are in Supreme Rule and Authority over a People, together with the Subordinate Magistrates under them;
you may understand by this who Are meant by Principalities, Powers, and Magistrates, viz. Those that Are in Supreme Rule and authority over a People, together with the Subordinate Magistrates under them;
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The Word signifies, we should keep our selves in an orderly subjection to them, in that place and station God hath set us, not leaving our place of subjection, (as Soldiers who are to keep their Ranks and Files.) It's opposed to Mutiny, Sedition, Disorder,
The Word signifies, we should keep our selves in an orderly subjection to them, in that place and station God hath Set us, not leaving our place of subjection, (as Soldiers who Are to keep their Ranks and Files.) It's opposed to Mutiny, Sedition, Disorder,
as his Deputies and Vicegerents, if not for their personal Worth, yet for the Sovereignty God hath committed to them, to give honour to whom honour is due, Rom. 13. to bear an inward Reverence to them,
as his Deputies and Vicegerents, if not for their personal Worth, yet for the Sovereignty God hath committed to them, to give honour to whom honour is due, Rom. 13. to bear an inward reverence to them,
because of God's Image on them, not despising or contemning them for any thing we judge amiss in them. 2. Respectful Language of the Tongue toward them, not speaking any reproachful Words of them, tending to the prejudice of their Government;
Because of God's Image on them, not despising or contemning them for any thing we judge amiss in them. 2. Respectful Language of the Tongue towards them, not speaking any reproachful Words of them, tending to the prejudice of their Government;
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but to cover their Weaknesses, (as Shem and Japhet did their Father's Nakedness) considering what strong Temptations their high Places expose them to. 3. The submitting our whole Man to the obedience of their legal Commands;
but to cover their Weaknesses, (as Shem and Japheth did their Father's Nakedness) considering what strong Temptations their high Places expose them to. 3. The submitting our Whole Man to the Obedience of their Legal Commands;
not disobeying in any lawful thing, nor rising up in Rebellion against them, if they should command any thing either unjust or illegal. 4. And that our Estates be subject to them, willingly paying Tribute and Custom according to the Laws, Rom. 13.7. and as Christians, paying them spiritual Tribute, offering up prayers and thanksgivings to God for them, 1 Tim. 2.1. Chrysostom notes, this Word comprehends all Duties and Services that Subjects owe to their Rulers and Governours.
not disobeying in any lawful thing, nor rising up in Rebellion against them, if they should command any thing either unjust or illegal. 4. And that our Estates be Subject to them, willingly paying Tribute and Custom according to the Laws, Rom. 13.7. and as Christians, paying them spiritual Tribute, offering up Prayers and thanksgivings to God for them, 1 Tim. 2.1. Chrysostom notes, this Word comprehends all Duties and Services that Subject's owe to their Rulers and Governors.
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2. The second Word the Text uses is NONLATINALPHABET, obey them. Criticks observe, it signifies a free and voluntary Obedience to them, without simulation or coaction;
2. The second Word the Text uses is, obey them. Critics observe, it signifies a free and voluntary obedience to them, without simulation or coaction;
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1. Because Magistracy is the Ordinance of God, it's of Divine Institution. This Reason the Apostle uses, Rom. 13.1. Let every soul be subject to the higher Powers, because there's no Power but of God, the Powers that be, are ordained of God;
1. Because Magistracy is the Ordinance of God, it's of Divine Institution. This Reason the Apostle uses, Rom. 13.1. Let every soul be Subject to the higher Powers, Because there's no Power but of God, the Powers that be, Are ordained of God;
even in the Church, which is governed by God's Word and Spirit; he is pleased to set Governours, 1 Cor. 12.28. therefore much more in the State, where there is a greater necessity of it:
even in the Church, which is governed by God's Word and Spirit; he is pleased to Set Governors, 1 Cor. 12.28. Therefore much more in the State, where there is a greater necessity of it:
Not to do so, is to fight against God, and such as resist shall bring damnation to themselves, Rom. 13.2. 2. They are ordained of God for the common Good of Mankind, and therefore we have greatest reason to obey them, Rom. 13.4.
Not to do so, is to fight against God, and such as resist shall bring damnation to themselves, Rom. 13.2. 2. They Are ordained of God for the Common Good of Mankind, and Therefore we have greatest reason to obey them, Rom. 13.4.
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and bidding us to obey him on this account. There is a fourfold Good that we receive by Magistracy, Natural, Moral, Civil, and Spiritual. 1. Natural Good.
and bidding us to obey him on this account. There is a fourfold Good that we receive by Magistracy, Natural, Moral, Civil, and Spiritual. 1. Natural Good.
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How vile would many Men be that fear not God, if no Laws of Men restrained them? When there was no King in Israel, every man did what was right in his own eyes, and all Wickedness abounded. Rom. 13.3. the Apostle saith, Rulers are a terrour to evil works.
How vile would many Men be that Fear not God, if no Laws of Men restrained them? When there was no King in Israel, every man did what was right in his own eyes, and all Wickedness abounded. Rom. 13.3. the Apostle Says, Rulers Are a terror to evil works.
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These Benefits Men reap most evidently, when they have good Governours; then they enjoy Peace and Prosperity, and Religion is in a flourishing condition.
These Benefits Men reap most evidently, when they have good Governors; then they enjoy Peace and Prosperity, and Religion is in a flourishing condition.
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However, bad Government is better than none: Tyranny is better than Anarchy and Confusion. It's one of the saddest Curses to have no Kings nor Governours: Hos, 3.4.
However, bad Government is better than none: Tyranny is better than Anarchy and Confusion. It's one of the Saddest Curses to have no Kings nor Governors: Hos, 3.4.
It is to be observed, That the Fifth Commandment, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, &c. is called by the Apostle, Eph. 6. the first Commandment with promise.
It is to be observed, That the Fifth Commandment, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, etc. is called by the Apostle, Ephesians 6. the First Commandment with promise.
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as Corah and his Company, Absolom, Sheba, Joab, Shimeah, Adonijah, Zimri, Athaliah, &c. according to that, Prov. 17.11. An evil man seeketh Rebellion, therefore a cruel Messenger shall be sent unto him.
as Corah and his Company, Absalom, Sheba, Joab, Shimeah, Adonijah, Zimri, Athaliah, etc. according to that, Curae 17.11. an evil man seeks Rebellion, Therefore a cruel Messenger shall be sent unto him.
1. We must give it to all in Authority, good and bad; as the Apostle speaks of Masters, 1 Pet. 2.18. Servants must be subject, not onely to the good and gentle, but also to the froward:
1. We must give it to all in authority, good and bad; as the Apostle speaks of Masters, 1 Pet. 2.18. Servants must be Subject, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward:
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and when he required Subjection to the Higher Powers, Rom. 13. it was at that time when Caligula, Claudius, or Nero reigned, those Monsters of Men, and cruel Persecutors;
and when he required Subjection to the Higher Powers, Rom. 13. it was At that time when Caligula, Claudius, or Nero reigned, those Monsters of Men, and cruel Persecutors;
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Things materially evil, cannot be justly commanded, nor lawfully done. 3. Not for fear of Wrath onely, but for Conscience sake, Rom. 13.5. The fear of Man may often restrain from resisting, (especially the fear of God, who threatens damnation); but Conscience to God's Command should chiefly make us to obey Magistrates in what they command according to Law: 1 Pet. 2.13. Be subject (saith he) to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake.
Things materially evil, cannot be justly commanded, nor lawfully done. 3. Not for Fear of Wrath only, but for Conscience sake, Rom. 13.5. The Fear of Man may often restrain from resisting, (especially the Fear of God, who threatens damnation); but Conscience to God's Command should chiefly make us to obey Magistrates in what they command according to Law: 1 Pet. 2.13. Be Subject (Says he) to every Ordinance of Man for the Lord's sake.
He hath ordained Magistracy, and commanded Obedience to it. 4. Willingly and heartily, Eph. 6.7. With good will doing service as to the Lord, not to Man: Col. 3.23. Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, not as to Men;
He hath ordained Magistracy, and commanded obedience to it. 4. Willingly and heartily, Ephesians 6.7. With good will doing service as to the Lord, not to Man: Col. 3.23. Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, not as to Men;
they are to make known to them the whole Will of God, even all things necessary to Salvation, of which this is one principal Command, a Branch of the Fifth Commandment, Honour thy Political Father and Mother; and this Honour cannot be shewn them without Subjection and Obedience.
they Are to make known to them the Whole Will of God, even all things necessary to Salvation, of which this is one principal Command, a Branch of the Fifth Commandment, Honour thy Political Father and Mother; and this Honour cannot be shown them without Subjection and obedience.
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Now tho People know this, yet they have need to be put in remembrance of it, as the Apostle speaks Jude 5. they need to have their pure minds stirred up by way of remembrance, 2 Pet. 3.1. Known Duties must be whetted on us again and again.
Now though People know this, yet they have need to be put in remembrance of it, as the Apostle speaks U^de 5. they need to have their pure minds stirred up by Way of remembrance, 2 Pet. 3.1. Known Duties must be whetted on us again and again.
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The Scriptures foretel it would be so with some, Jude 8. They despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities: So 2 Pet. 2.10. Both Places speak of some that would highly pretend to Religion, and yet be guilty of this Sin;
The Scriptures foretell it would be so with Some, U^de 8. They despise Dominion, and speak evil of Dignities: So 2 Pet. 2.10. Both Places speak of Some that would highly pretend to Religion, and yet be guilty of this since;
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therefore, saith he, Put them in mind to be subject, &c. There's a Spirit in Men ready to turn the Grace of God into wantonness, under pretence of Religion to cast off Obedience to Rulers,
Therefore, Says he, Put them in mind to be Subject, etc. There's a Spirit in Men ready to turn the Grace of God into wantonness, under pretence of Religion to cast off obedience to Rulers,
and Men must be subject to it for Conscience sake to God's Command, and for fear of Damnation, &c. yet if Christians, that profess it, should not live quietly,
and Men must be Subject to it for Conscience sake to God's Command, and for Fear of Damnation, etc. yet if Christians, that profess it, should not live quietly,
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but that Christianity may appear aimiable and winning unto all, by teaching all its Professors to live harmlesly and peaceably, as the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked Generation.
but that Christianity may appear amiable and winning unto all, by teaching all its Professors to live harmlessly and peaceably, as the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked Generation.
to yield them all due subjection and obedience. This is a great Christian Duty, enjoyned by the Apostle St. Paul, Rom. 13.1. and pressed by him with many Arguments;
to yield them all due subjection and Obedience. This is a great Christian Duty, enjoined by the Apostle Saint Paul, Rom. 13.1. and pressed by him with many Arguments;
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tho unjustly used, he resisted not, when as he could have prayed his Father, and he would have sent him more than twelve legions of Angels to rescue him;
though unjustly used, he resisted not, when as he could have prayed his Father, and he would have sent him more than twelve legions of Angels to rescue him;
This was practised also by all his Followers, who made no Insurrections against the Governments where they lived, (as did some others) but quietly submitted, either in obeying or suffering,
This was practised also by all his Followers, who made no Insurrections against the Governments where they lived, (as did Some Others) but quietly submitted, either in obeying or suffering,
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tho daily persecuted, imprisoned, stoned, beheaded, burnt, &c. even when more than Five thousand were martyred in the Roman Empire for every Day in the Year,
though daily persecuted, imprisoned, stoned, beheaded, burned, etc. even when more than Five thousand were martyred in the Roman Empire for every Day in the Year,
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Remarkable is the Story of the Thebaean Legion in the days of the Emperour Maximinus, consisting of Six thousand six hundred and sixty six armed Soldiers, all Christians, under a Christian Captain, who were in the Savoy, in a strong Place, where they might have defended themselves;
Remarkable is the Story of the Theban Legion in the days of the Emperor Maximinus, consisting of Six thousand six hundred and sixty six armed Soldiers, all Christians, under a Christian Captain, who were in the Savoy, in a strong Place, where they might have defended themselves;
when he pleases, remove such Rulers, as he did Julian, Antiochus, Dioclesian, and our Queen Mary. And when a People be humbled for their Sins, repent,
when he Pleases, remove such Rulers, as he did Julian, Antiochus, Diocletian, and our Queen Marry. And when a People be humbled for their Sins, Repent,
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as in the Days of Constantine and Queen Elizabeth. Innumerable Examples are to be found in Histories ancient and modern, of God's Providence over his Church, in punishing Tyrants,
as in the Days of Constantine and Queen Elizabeth. Innumerable Examples Are to be found in Histories ancient and modern, of God's Providence over his Church, in punishing Tyrants,
It was a truly-Christian Saying of the excellent Fran. Junius, in his Animadversions on Bellarmine 's Books de Translatione Imperii, &c. l. 1. c. 2. That good Men should rather bear any Injuries from their Magistrates,
It was a truly-Christian Saying of the excellent France Junius, in his Animadversions on Bellarmine is Books the translation Imperii, etc. l. 1. c. 2. That good Men should rather bear any Injuries from their Magistrates,
It must be the Reformation of Mens Hearts and Lives must put us into a better Condition, not the Change of Government. 3. Religion is like to suffer more hereby, than by Persecution.
It must be the Reformation of Men's Hearts and Lives must put us into a better Condition, not the Change of Government. 3. Religion is like to suffer more hereby, than by Persecution.
and made it more glorious. 4. If such as do rise up for defence of their Religion and Liberties, shall be conquered by their Oppressors, they are likely to come under far greater Slavery and Misery, forfeiting their Estates, Lives, Rights,
and made it more glorious. 4. If such as do rise up for defence of their Religion and Liberties, shall be conquered by their Oppressors's, they Are likely to come under Far greater Slavery and Misery, forfeiting their Estates, Lives, Rights,
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as may be seen at large in the Homily against Rebellion, Part 4. Which Homily deserves to be wholly read and considered by such as are inclined to use such unlawful Courses for remedying Evils.
as may be seen At large in the Homily against Rebellion, Part 4. Which Homily deserves to be wholly read and considered by such as Are inclined to use such unlawful Courses for remedying Evils.
as in Germany, where it was expresly covenanted in the Constitution of that Government, That the Princes of the Empire might, in case of his invading their Rights, defend them against the Emperour by War, sine nota Rebellionis, (as I remember, the Words are cited out of the Golden Bull) without any Brand of Rebellion.
as in Germany, where it was expressly covenanted in the Constitution of that Government, That the Princes of the Empire might, in case of his invading their Rights, defend them against the Emperor by War, sine nota Rebellion, (as I Remember, the Words Are cited out of the Golden Bull) without any Brand of Rebellion.
Which till Luther was satisfied in by the Lawyers, he would not consent to the Confederation at Smalcald. The like is said concerning the Netherlands, whose Laws acquitted them from the Spanish Yoke, upon the unjust and tyrannical Government of that King and his Ministers.
Which till Luther was satisfied in by the Lawyers, he would not consent to the Confederation At Smalcald. The like is said Concerning the Netherlands, whose Laws acquitted them from the Spanish Yoke, upon the unjust and tyrannical Government of that King and his Ministers.
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Therefore it's the safest for Christians to sit still and be quiet, to mind their own Duties in their proper Sphere and Station, to study Peace and Holiness,
Therefore it's the Safest for Christians to fit still and be quiet, to mind their own Duties in their proper Sphere and Station, to study Peace and Holiness,
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and if any thing be amiss, to commit their Case to God, and commend the Care of Religion and the Church to his Providence, who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
and if any thing be amiss, to commit their Case to God, and commend the Care of Religion and the Church to his Providence, who is King of Kings, and Lord of lords.
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And they are ordained for good unto us, Natural good, Civil Good, Moral good, Spiritual good, (as before was shewed:) Life, Peace, Liberty, Estate, Religion, are all fenced by Government.
And they Are ordained for good unto us, Natural good, Civil Good, Moral good, Spiritual good, (as before was showed:) Life, Peace, Liberty, Estate, Religion, Are all fenced by Government.
besides God's immediate Judgments that often befal such, many Instances whereof are in our Homily of Rebellion, Part 4. and besides all these, eternal Damnation,
beside God's immediate Judgments that often befall such, many Instances whereof Are in our Homily of Rebellion, Part 4. and beside all these, Eternal Damnation,
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but in Matters of Religion, how can we do so? Our Consciences can admit of no Ruler or Lawmaker but Christ alone, who hath given perfect Direction for the Worship of God.
but in Matters of Religion, how can we do so? Our Consciences can admit of no Ruler or Lawmaker but christ alone, who hath given perfect Direction for the Worship of God.
The King of Niniveh ordained a Fast and solemn Prayers to God, and was accepted. 2. The good Kings of Israel are commended for their Zeal about the Worship and Service of God;
The King of Nineveh ordained a Fast and solemn Prayers to God, and was accepted. 2. The good Kings of Israel Are commended for their Zeal about the Worship and Service of God;
and they ordained several things about the Priests Ministration, and Prayers and Praises in the Temple. 3. Christian Kings and Emperours have been commended for their Care of Religion,
and they ordained several things about the Priests Ministration, and Prayers and Praises in the Temple. 3. Christian Kings and emperors have been commended for their Care of Religion,
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as Constantine, Theodosius, Justinian, &c. And it's prophesied, That in Gospel-times Kings should be Nursing-Fathers, and Queens Nursing-Mothers to the Church.
as Constantine, Theodosius, Justinian, etc. And it's prophesied, That in Gospel times Kings should be Nursing fathers, and Queen's Nursing mothers to the Church.
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and the contrary Opinion of the Donatists, and such like, condemned, who said, Quid Imperatori cum Ecclesiis? What hath the Emperour to do with the Churches?
and the contrary Opinion of the Donatists, and such like, condemned, who said, Quid Imperatori cum Ecclesiis? What hath the Emperor to do with the Churches?
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but they may order many External things about Religion, tending to the Solemnity, Order, and Decency of it, according to the general Rules laid down in the Scriptures;
but they may order many External things about Religion, tending to the Solemnity, Order, and Decency of it, according to the general Rules laid down in the Scriptures;
for he must scruple the not obeying Magistrates, (because it is a Duty expresly commanded by God in things not sinful) as well as scruple to obey them in such things wherein he hath some little Doubts about the Lawfulness of them:
for he must scruple thee not obeying Magistrates, (Because it is a Duty expressly commanded by God in things not sinful) as well as scruple to obey them in such things wherein he hath Some little Doubts about the Lawfulness of them:
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And let him remember, that nothing is now enjoyned, that is judged sinful by the greatest part of the Christian Churches, either in this or former Ages,
And let him Remember, that nothing is now enjoined, that is judged sinful by the greatest part of the Christian Churches, either in this or former Ages,
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Certainly the Practice of such as make a total Separation from us, is Unchristian, and so has been judged by all Nonconformists, Independents as well as Presbyterians, and the Brownists deeply censured by both of them for it.
Certainly the Practice of such as make a total Separation from us, is Unchristian, and so has been judged by all nonconformists, Independents as well as Presbyterians, and the Brownists deeply censured by both of them for it.
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and tho they are not to follow them blindfold in all things (where they may be certain they mislead them) yet, in disputable Points, there is more safety in following them than others,
and though they Are not to follow them blindfold in all things (where they may be certain they mislead them) yet, in disputable Points, there is more safety in following them than Others,
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and walk peaceably with those to whom they associate themselves, alledging for so doing that in Cant. 1.8. to go by the footsteps of the Flock, and by the Shepherds Tents.
and walk peaceably with those to whom they associate themselves, alleging for so doing that in Cant 1.8. to go by the footsteps of the Flock, and by the Shepherd's Tents.
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