The Christian hearer's first lesson a sermon preached at St. Mary's Church in Nottingham on Thursday, Octob. the 4th, 1694 : the first day of a lecture preached there weekly by the ministers of that town and country : publish'd to satisfie the desire of some of the auditors / by Clem Elis ...
Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles ) had, by the good Blessing of God upon his Labours, been very successful in preaching the Gospel of Christ at Corinth, so reasoning, and perswading, that notwithstanding all the opposition and blaspheming of the Jews, Crispus, the chief Ruler of the Synagogue, believed on the LORD with all his house:
Chapter of the Acts of the Apostles) had, by the good Blessing of God upon his Labours, been very successful in preaching the Gospel of christ At Corinth, so reasoning, and persuading, that notwithstanding all the opposition and blaspheming of the jews, Crispus, the chief Ruler of the Synagogue, believed on the LORD with all his house:
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After his departure thence, came Apollos, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, who being fervent in the Spirit, spake and taught diligently the things of the LORD at Ephesus :
After his departure thence, Come Apollos, an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures, who being fervent in the Spirit, spoke and taught diligently the things of the LORD At Ephesus:
and some of them of the foulest sort too, and such as did not only stain her beauty, but endanger'd her very Life. The Resurrection of the Dead was denied by some among them;
and Some of them of the Foulest sort too, and such as did not only stain her beauty, but endangered her very Life. The Resurrection of the Dead was denied by Some among them;
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Stumbling-blocks were laid in the way of the weak Brethren, and their tender Consciences wounded by an unnecessary and uncharitable use of Christian Liberty :
Stumbling-blocks were laid in the Way of the weak Brothers, and their tender Consciences wounded by an unnecessary and uncharitable use of Christian Liberty:
What then is to be done in such a case as this? Why, truly all that can be done, providing still for the safety and preservation of the whole, and as much as may be, of every part. All that can be to heal, and cleanse, and edifie, but nothing to destroy. Let every Member of the Body, according to its station and office therein, contribute what possibly it can to the preservation of its Life, and restoring of its Health, but let no Member be cut off, so long as the Body may be preserved without such mutilation,
What then is to be done in such a case as this? Why, truly all that can be done, providing still for the safety and preservation of the Whole, and as much as may be, of every part. All that can be to heal, and cleanse, and edify, but nothing to destroy. Let every Member of the Body, according to its station and office therein, contribute what possibly it can to the preservation of its Life, and restoring of its Health, but let no Member be Cut off, so long as the Body may be preserved without such mutilation,
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And therefore he goes to work like a skilful Reformer. He would have the old leaven purged out, but so, that they might still continue one, tho' a new lump, c. 5. v. 7. He would have the House repaired without pulling it down,
And Therefore he Goes to work like a skilful Reformer. He would have the old leaven purged out, but so, that they might still continue one, though a new lump, c. 5. v. 7. He would have the House repaired without pulling it down,
So that the Foundation, which he as a wise Master-builder had laid, continue, he thinks it better to leave the Wood, Hay, and Stubble, which others had built upon it, to the trial of the Fire, when God shall send it,
So that the Foundation, which he as a wise Master-builder had laid, continue, he thinks it better to leave the Wood, Hay, and Stubble, which Others had built upon it, to the trial of the Fire, when God shall send it,
from whom the whole body fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in every part, maketh encrease of the body,
from whom the Whole body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in every part, makes increase of the body,
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unto the edifying of itself in love, Eph. iv. 15. Therefore in the first place, he most earnestly exhorts the Corinthians to Vnity, and warns them to beware of Divisions, c. 1. v. 10. Now I beseech you brethren by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing,
unto the edifying of itself in love, Ephesians iv. 15. Therefore in the First place, he most earnestly exhorts the Corinthians to Unity, and warns them to beware of Divisions, c. 1. v. 10. Now I beseech you brothers by the name of our Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same thing,
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And that this earnest Exhortation may appear the more reasonable, he proceeds to demonstrate unto them the unreasonableness of that, which at least was one, and it may be a principal cause of the Divisions which were among them:
And that this earnest Exhortation may appear the more reasonable, he proceeds to demonstrate unto them the unreasonableness of that, which At least was one, and it may be a principal cause of the Divisions which were among them:
One will be of Paul, another of Apollos, a third of Cephas, and a fourth is too wise or too good in his own conceit to be taught of Man, and will therefore confine Christ to his own Party, that he may be taught of God only.
One will be of Paul, Another of Apollos, a third of Cephas, and a fourth is to wise or too good in his own conceit to be taught of Man, and will Therefore confine christ to his own Party, that he may be taught of God only.
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And for this, it may be, his speech seemed contemptible, 2 Cor. 10.20. What (might some say) can this dry preaching signifie? Give us an awakening Preacher.
And for this, it may be, his speech seemed contemptible, 2 Cor. 10.20. What (might Some say) can this dry preaching signify? Give us an awakening Preacher.
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And what's all this (might others say) but a vain-glorious ostentation of Art? Let us have plain Reason or Scripture, without all this flourishing of words.
And what's all this (might Others say) but a vainglorious ostentation of Art? Let us have plain Reason or Scripture, without all this flourishing of words.
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and where is much Ease, and Leisure, and Plenty of all things, there will be also much Pride, and Wantonness, and Curiosity. And what Paul or Apollos is sufficient to deal with all these? Every one's Humour or Fancy is his Idol, and if God himself will not minister to it, he is offended.
and where is much Ease, and Leisure, and Plenty of all things, there will be also much Pride, and Wantonness, and Curiosity. And what Paul or Apollos is sufficient to deal with all these? Every one's Humour or Fancy is his Idol, and if God himself will not minister to it, he is offended.
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Every one would limit God in his own Work, to such Instruments as he finds himself most affected with, not considering what he is here told, That tho' Paul himself plant,
Every one would limit God in his own Work, to such Instruments as he finds himself most affected with, not considering what he is Here told, That though Paul himself plant,
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and Authority to exercise the same, and are no bold Intruders, who run before they be sent. (2.) That they be furnished with a competent stock of Divine Knowledge, and understand the things they are to teach and minister unto others,
and authority to exercise the same, and Are no bold Intruders, who run before they be sent. (2.) That they be furnished with a competent stock of Divine Knowledge, and understand the things they Are to teach and minister unto Others,
and are not blind Leaders of the Blind. (3.) Lastly, That they have, at least, such a Faculty of expression and elocution, as that they may be understood by those whom they are to instruct;
and Are not blind Leaders of the Blind. (3.) Lastly, That they have, At least, such a Faculty of expression and elocution, as that they may be understood by those whom they Are to instruct;
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And it is very plain, that such an one as is qualified as abovesaid, may both plant and water, and do the whole Work of God, so far as he hath thought fit to instruct Man with it,
And it is very plain, that such an one as is qualified as abovesaid, may both plant and water, and do the Whole Work of God, so Far as he hath Thought fit to instruct Man with it,
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and to work himself by the Ministry of Man. All Ministers of Christ may and ought catechise and instruct the ignorant, and exhort the knowing; strengthen the weak, and establish the wavering; comfort the afflicted, encourage the timerous, and lift up the dejected; awake the sleepy, spur on the lazy, and warn the confident; rebuke the wicked, correct the erroneous, and direct the doubtful, terrifie the presumptuous, and reprove the scorner. They may and ought to feed the Flock of God, and to give to every one his Portion in due season, giving Milk to Babes, and strong Meat to them who are able to bear it.
and to work himself by the Ministry of Man. All Ministers of christ may and ought catechise and instruct the ignorant, and exhort the knowing; strengthen the weak, and establish the wavering; Comfort the afflicted, encourage the timorous, and lift up the dejected; awake the sleepy, spur on the lazy, and warn the confident; rebuke the wicked, correct the erroneous, and Direct the doubtful, terrify the presumptuous, and reprove the scorner. They may and ought to feed the Flock of God, and to give to every one his Portion in due season, giving Milk to Babes, and strong Meat to them who Are able to bear it.
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They may preach the Word plainly and constantly, administer the Sacraments duly and reverently, pray for all Men both publickly and privately, fervently and devoutly.
They may preach the Word plainly and constantly, administer the Sacraments duly and reverently, pray for all Men both publicly and privately, fervently and devoutly.
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behave themselves as Examples to the Flock whereof they are made Overseers; shewing themselves Patterns of Good Works, and making others see in their holy conversation the narrow way to Heaven.
behave themselves as Examples to the Flock whereof they Are made Overseers; showing themselves Patterns of Good Works, and making Others see in their holy Conversation the narrow Way to Heaven.
They can tell us words whereby we and our Houses may be saved. Act. 11.14. By taking heed unto themselves, and to their Doctrine, they may both save themselves and them that hear them, 1 Tim. 4.16. They are labourers together with God. v. 9. Stewards of the Mysteries of God, Ch. 4. ver. 1. Ambassadors for Christ, 2 Cor. 5.20. Whilst therefore they are faithful to their Great Master, they ought to have the Honour due unto their Character.
They can tell us words whereby we and our Houses may be saved. Act. 11.14. By taking heed unto themselves, and to their Doctrine, they may both save themselves and them that hear them, 1 Tim. 4.16. They Are labourers together with God. v. 9. Stewards of the Mysteres of God, Christ 4. ver. 1. ambassadors for christ, 2 Cor. 5.20. While Therefore they Are faithful to their Great Master, they ought to have the Honour due unto their Character.
And one may do five times as much with five Talents, as he can do with one. There never was (that I know of) such an equality in Ministers, as excluded all difference in degrees of excellency or usefulness.
And one may do five times as much with five Talents, as he can do with one. There never was (that I know of) such an equality in Ministers, as excluded all difference in Degrees of excellency or usefulness.
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to one this, and to another that, yet to every one to profit withal, 1 Cor. xii. 7, 11. All the Apostles had not St. Peter 's boldness of Spirit, presence of Mind, quickness of Apprehension, forwardness of Speech, Zeal, or Courage:
to one this, and to Another that, yet to every one to profit withal, 1 Cor. xii. 7, 11. All the Apostles had not Saint Peter is boldness of Spirit, presence of Mind, quickness of Apprehension, forwardness of Speech, Zeal, or Courage:
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nor can all be supposed to have had Apollos 's Eloquence. One Minister of Christ may have a more faithful Memory, and another a clearer Judgment, and a third a more fruitful Invention, and a fourth a better Elocution. One may have more Reading, and another more Experience, a third more Zeal, and a fourth more Prudence. One may be more knowing, and another more dexterous in teaching what he knows.
nor can all be supposed to have had Apollos is Eloquence. One Minister of christ may have a more faithful Memory, and Another a clearer Judgement, and a third a more fruitful Invention, and a fourth a better Elocution. One may have more Reading, and Another more Experience, a third more Zeal, and a fourth more Prudence. One may be more knowing, and Another more dexterous in teaching what he knows.
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One may discourse more copiously and plainly, and another may argue more closely and nervously, and another perswade more warmly and affectionately. One may insinuate more sweetly, and another may rebuke more cuttingly, and a third may instruct more convincingly. One may be more dexterous at planting, another at watering, a third at weeding, and a fourth at fencing ;
One may discourse more copiously and plainly, and Another may argue more closely and nervously, and Another persuade more warmly and affectionately. One may insinuate more sweetly, and Another may rebuke more cuttingly, and a third may instruct more convincingly. One may be more dexterous At planting, Another At watering, a third At weeding, and a fourth At fencing;
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And yet it is no less absurd, to expect the same abilities, and degrees of such Ministerial Accomplishments and Perfections in all Ministers, than it would be to imagine, that all Artists, or Men of any one Profession, should be of equal Skill, Prudence, Industry, and Activity.
And yet it is no less absurd, to expect the same abilities, and Degrees of such Ministerial Accomplishments and Perfections in all Ministers, than it would be to imagine, that all Artists, or Men of any one Profession, should be of equal Skill, Prudence, Industry, and Activity.
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Taking it therefore for granted, That one may do more than another, and all the Builders in God's House must not be thought equal to that wise Master-builder St. Paul ;
Taking it Therefore for granted, That one may do more than Another, and all the Builders in God's House must not be Thought equal to that wise Master-builder Saint Paul;
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Let us do all that ever we can to do you good, we cannot by any Art or Skill, Power or Pains that we have or can use, make any one of those whole that are sick, strong that are weak, and much less can we make alive them that are dead in Trespasses and Sins.
Let us do all that ever we can to do you good, we cannot by any Art or Skill, Power or Pains that we have or can use, make any one of those Whole that Are sick, strong that Are weak, and much less can we make alive them that Are dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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It is true indeed, we find St. Paul (Chap. iv. 15.) speaking thus of himself to the Corinthians, In Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel :
It is true indeed, we find Saint Paul (Chap. iv. 15.) speaking thus of himself to the Corinthians, In christ jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel:
yet should not their kindness for any of them, how well soever they had deserved it, abate any thing of the love and honour which were still nevertheless due to him,
yet should not their kindness for any of them, how well soever they had deserved it, abate any thing of the love and honour which were still nevertheless due to him,
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They might respect their other Teachers as good and tender Nurses, but ought still to give him the honour due unto a Father, and be followers of him. Yet after all, St. Paul acknowledgeth himself herein to be no more but an Instrument in another's hand.
They might respect their other Teachers as good and tender Nurse's, but ought still to give him the honour due unto a Father, and be followers of him. Yet After all, Saint Paul acknowledgeth himself herein to be no more but an Instrument in another's hand.
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He beg at them, but in Christ Jesus, and that by the Gospel, whereby was sown in them by God himself that incorruptible Seed of which alone Men are reborn Christians, 1 Pet. 1.23. He tells the Galatians also (Chap. iv. 19.) That he travelled in birth again till Christ was formed in them :
He beg At them, but in christ jesus, and that by the Gospel, whereby was sown in them by God himself that incorruptible Seed of which alone Men Are reborn Christians, 1 Pet. 1.23. He tells the Galatians also (Chap. iv. 19.) That he traveled in birth again till christ was formed in them:
This is indeed a high expression of his truly Parental Affection for them, of the great pains he took with them, of the troubles he cheerfully underwent for their sake,
This is indeed a high expression of his truly Parental Affection for them, of the great pains he took with them, of the Troubles he cheerfully underwent for their sake,
and of his earnest sollicitude, and ardent desire of their proficiency under his Ministry, and his great grief of Heart to see them so soon turn'd away from the Doctrine he had taught them,
and of his earnest solicitude, and Ardent desire of their proficiency under his Ministry, and his great grief of Heart to see them so soon turned away from the Doctrine he had taught them,
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our Necks are too stiff to bend, our Wills too sturdy to yield, vicious Habits and Customs too deeply rooted to be plucked up, fashionable Sins too impudent to be put out of countenance, our Lusts too rebellious and imperious to be subdued and tamed by Mens reasonings and perswasions.
our Necks Are too stiff to bend, our Wills too sturdy to yield, vicious Habits and Customs too deeply rooted to be plucked up, fashionable Sins too impudent to be put out of countenance, our Lustiest too rebellious and imperious to be subdued and tamed by Men's reasonings and persuasions.
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though we spare not, but shout till these earthen Vessels of ours crack and fall in pieces, the walls of this cursed Jericho will not be so blown down.
though we spare not, but shout till these earthen Vessels of ours Crac and fallen in Pieces, the walls of this cursed Jericho will not be so blown down.
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but still the Seed it self, and all the prolifick vertue of it, the skill and activity of the Sowers, the goodness of the Ground, the Warmth and the Rain, the Growth and Harvest, are all of him.
but still the Seed it self, and all the prolific virtue of it, the skill and activity of the Sower's, the Goodness of the Ground, the Warmth and the Rain, the Growth and Harvest, Are all of him.
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Who must soften the Highway's-side ? Who must add depth of Earth to the Stony Ground ? Who must root up the Thorns and the Bryars ? Who must fright away the devouring Birds ? It is God alone, the Father of Spirits, that can create a right Spirit within us, restrain our Thoughts from wandering abroad,
Who must soften the Highway's-side? Who must add depth of Earth to the Stony Ground? Who must root up the Thorns and the Briars? Who must fright away the devouring Birds? It is God alone, the Father of Spirits, that can create a right Spirit within us, restrain our Thoughts from wandering abroad,
It is he only that can empty our Hearts of Cares, and the love of Riches, and the Pleasures of this Life, which choke the good Seed. He it is that can make the Heart good and honest, and prepare and enable it with due attention and affection to receive,
It is he only that can empty our Hearts of Cares, and the love of Riches, and the Pleasures of this Life, which choke the good Seed. He it is that can make the Heart good and honest, and prepare and enable it with due attention and affection to receive,
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Though Ministers are sent to invite us to Christ, yet hath Christ himself told us, Joh. vi. 44. saying, Mo man can come to me except the Eather draw him.
Though Ministers Are sent to invite us to christ, yet hath christ himself told us, John vi. 44. saying, Mo man can come to me except the Eather draw him.
He that by the foolishness of preaching saveth them that believe, 1 Cor. 1.21. He opened Lydia's heart to attend to the things which were spoken of Paul, Acts xvi. 14. St. Paul saith, He laboured more abundantly, than they all ;
He that by the foolishness of preaching Saveth them that believe, 1 Cor. 1.21. He opened Lydia's heart to attend to the things which were spoken of Paul, Acts xvi. 14. Saint Paul Says, He laboured more abundantly, than they all;
yet he adds, Not I, but the Grace of God that was with me, 1 Cor. xv. 10. Indeed, our Blessed Saviour had sent forth his Apostles to a very unhopeful work, sending the Lambs to convert the Wolves, a few poor contemptible Men to make Disciples all Nations, had he not promised himself to be with them, Matth. xxviii.
yet he adds, Not I, but the Grace of God that was with me, 1 Cor. xv. 10. Indeed, our Blessed Saviour had sent forth his Apostles to a very unhopeful work, sending the Lambs to convert the Wolves, a few poor contemptible Men to make Disciples all nations, had he not promised himself to be with them, Matthew xxviii.
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And the greatest encouragement that St. Paul had to abide preaching the Gospel in such a Town as Corinth, lay in those words of Christ, Act. xviii. 8. I am with thee, and I have much people in this City, and therefore fear not. He had prepared the Hearts of the People as the Books to be written in,
And the greatest encouragement that Saint Paul had to abide preaching the Gospel in such a Town as Corinth, lay in those words of christ, Act. xviii. 8. I am with thee, and I have much people in this city, and Therefore Fear not. He had prepared the Hearts of the People as the Books to be written in,
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Therefore (saith the Apostle to these Corinthians, 2 Cor. iii. 3.) Ye are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of Christ, ministred by us, written not with ink,
Therefore (Says the Apostle to these Corinthians, 2 Cor. iii. 3.) You Are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of christ, ministered by us, written not with ink,
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2 Cor. iv. 6. Indeed, to give light to our dark minds, and to keep the God of this World from blinding them, is the work of him alone who at first brought light out of darkness.
2 Cor. iv. 6. Indeed, to give Light to our dark minds, and to keep the God of this World from blinding them, is the work of him alone who At First brought Light out of darkness.
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I shall therefore conclude this part of my Discourse with those words of St. Augustine upon St. John 's Gospel, God gave the Encrease, not by them, but by himself.
I shall Therefore conclude this part of my Discourse with those words of Saint Augustine upon Saint John is Gospel, God gave the Increase, not by them, but by himself.
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That we have no ambition to exercise a dominion over any Man's Faith, but earnestly desire (may GOD of his Goodness make us so happy) to be helpers of your Joy.
That we have no ambition to exercise a dominion over any Man's Faith, but earnestly desire (may GOD of his goodness make us so happy) to be helpers of your Joy.
And truly, I the rather hope for God's Blessing upon our Endeavours, when I consider with what unanimity and cheerfulness of Mind my Reverend Brethren have consented to this Service.
And truly, I the rather hope for God's Blessing upon our Endeavours, when I Consider with what unanimity and cheerfulness of Mind my Reverend Brothers have consented to this Service.
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That God would open unto us a door of utterance, that we may open our Mouth boldly, that the Word of God may have its free course, and be glorified with you.
That God would open unto us a door of utterance, that we may open our Mouth boldly, that the Word of God may have its free course, and be glorified with you.
Whilst we bestow so much more time in Hearing than we do in Praying, as being the far easier Task of the two, it may be feared we expect more from Men than we do from GOD;
While we bestow so much more time in Hearing than we do in Praying, as being the Far Easier Task of the two, it may be feared we expect more from Men than we do from GOD;
and others, received it not as the Word of Men, but (as it is in truth) the Word of God, which effectually worketh in them that believe, 1 Thess. ii. 13. Come with a desire and resolution to hear God himself speak to you (by what Mouth soever he shall speak) and, be sure of it, the Word will be mighty, and prevail.
and Others, received it not as the Word of Men, but (as it is in truth) the Word of God, which effectually works in them that believe, 1 Thess ii. 13. Come with a desire and resolution to hear God himself speak to you (by what Mouth soever he shall speak) and, be sure of it, the Word will be mighty, and prevail.
and I think it a very reasonable request, that before he thus put it to the venture whether he shall be taught or no, he be first very sure, that God will, as well as that he can, so teach him;
and I think it a very reasonable request, that before he thus put it to the venture whither he shall be taught or no, he be First very sure, that God will, as well as that he can, so teach him;
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or, that he hath not ordained the Ministry of Men in his Church, or that he will, meerly to humour him, change his ordinary method, and cancel his own ordinance.
or, that he hath not ordained the Ministry of Men in his Church, or that he will, merely to humour him, change his ordinary method, and cancel his own Ordinance.
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Why then should they expect the Fruit of the Spirit without the Labour of the Ministry, till God give them some better assurance of it than yet he hath done? We must not indeed stint God's Power as though he could not work without this or that Instrument;
Why then should they expect the Fruit of the Spirit without the Labour of the Ministry, till God give them Some better assurance of it than yet he hath done? We must not indeed stint God's Power as though he could not work without this or that Instrument;
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and yet neither must we slight his Institution, and neglect his ordinary method. He that would pluck God's Instruments, how mean soever they seem, out of his hand,
and yet neither must we slight his Institution, and neglect his ordinary method. He that would pluck God's Instruments, how mean soever they seem, out of his hand,
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Others there be, who in another Extream seem to make God himself almost nothing, and the Minister all. Such are they who place the greatest part of their Religion in hearing many Sermons;
Others there be, who in Another Extreme seem to make God himself almost nothing, and the Minister all. Such Are they who place the greatest part of their Religion in hearing many Sermons;
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and if the Preacher have not all, but only what in the coveted reputation of Hearers and Professors we catch at for our selves, of the Honour which is due unto Him. The delight which many of us take seems to be too much in the meer planting or sowing,
and if the Preacher have not all, but only what in the coveted reputation of Hearers and Professors we catch At for our selves, of the Honour which is due unto Him. The delight which many of us take seems to be too much in the mere planting or sowing,
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but after their own lusts would heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears, 2 Tim. iv. 3. Now, we may be sure, that where Mens Lusts and Affections chuse their Teachers,
but After their own Lustiest would heap to themselves Teachers, having itching ears, 2 Tim. iv. 3. Now, we may be sure, that where Men's Lustiest and Affections choose their Teachers,
3. Let us, from what hath been said, learn how we are to behave our selves in relation to the Ordinances of God administred by Men. And first more generally, Let us see that we rightly discern and distinguish between the Work of GOD,
3. Let us, from what hath been said, Learn how we Are to behave our selves in Relation to the Ordinances of God administered by Men. And First more generally, Let us see that we rightly discern and distinguish between the Work of GOD,
Remember what St. Paul hath told us, That tho' Men are Ministers by whom we believe, yet is it even as the Lord hath given to every man, ( v. 5.) that he can either work in any measure,
remember what Saint Paul hath told us, That though Men Are Ministers by whom we believe, yet is it even as the Lord hath given to every man, (v. 5.) that he can either work in any measure,
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And tho' Ministers are Labourers together with God, in tilling and building, yet still we are God's husbandry, we are his building, ver. 9. Except therefore that the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.
And though Ministers Are Labourers together with God, in tilling and building, yet still we Are God's Husbandry, we Are his building, ver. 9. Except Therefore that the Lord built the house, they labour in vain that built it.
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Nay, if we trust too much to the Builders, then is their preaching vain, and our faith is also vain, seeing it stands, as the Apostle saith it ought not, in the wisdom of men, not in the power of God.
Nay, if we trust too much to the Builders, then is their preaching vain, and our faith is also vain, seeing it Stands, as the Apostle Says it ought not, in the Wisdom of men, not in the power of God.
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More particularly, remember that the Men who minister to you in holy things, are still Men, and will as long as they live have more or less the Infirmities of Men.
More particularly, Remember that the Men who minister to you in holy things, Are still Men, and will as long as they live have more or less the Infirmities of Men.
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If we have already profited any thing by the Ministers we have had, we have already also learned thus much of them, That as they are Ministers of Christ, they are not to be despis'd;
If we have already profited any thing by the Ministers we have had, we have already also learned thus much of them, That as they Are Ministers of christ, they Are not to be despised;
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and we do but shew thereby, that we are yet too much carnal, and walk rather as Men than as Christians. If he that glorieth in Apollos had indeed profited by Apollos 's preaching,
and we do but show thereby, that we Are yet too much carnal, and walk rather as Men than as Christians. If he that Glorieth in Apollos had indeed profited by Apollos is preaching,
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as he ought to have done, he would be very well pleased with Paul. And if he that glorieth in Paul had improved in sincere Christianity by Paul 's Ministry, he would be well enough pleased with Apollos. He hath not profited by either as he might have done, who is not very thankful to God, who hath provided so well for his Soul by the ministry of either;
as he ought to have done, he would be very well pleased with Paul. And if he that Glorieth in Paul had improved in sincere Christianity by Paul is Ministry, he would be well enough pleased with Apollos. He hath not profited by either as he might have done, who is not very thankful to God, who hath provided so well for his Soul by the Ministry of either;
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What, shall we vile Worms take that piece of state upon us, that we will not receive a Message of Peace and Reconciliation from the great and glorious King of kings,
What, shall we vile Worms take that piece of state upon us, that we will not receive a Message of Peace and Reconciliation from the great and glorious King of Kings,
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as unworthy as we are, done us a far greater honour than that, even to send it by his only Son, whom he hath made heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.
as unworthy as we Are, done us a Far greater honour than that, even to send it by his only Son, whom he hath made heir of all things, by whom also he made the world's.
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God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, and Christ hath committed to us the word of reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. We are Ambassadors for Christ, and in his stead,
God was in christ, reconciling the world to himself, and christ hath committed to us the word of reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. We Are ambassadors for christ, and in his stead,
But what then? Can he profit by the best and ablest without the Special Blessing of God? And may he not with his Blessing profit by the weakest? And ought he therefore to hate the one and love the other, to forsake the one and cleave to the other,
But what then? Can he profit by the best and Ablest without the Special Blessing of God? And may he not with his Blessing profit by the Weakest? And ought he Therefore to hate the one and love the other, to forsake the one and cleave to the other,
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And then where is the Advantage which the one hath above the other? Or, what hath one Party here to glory in that another hath not? Certainly it well becomes both to joyn together in the Praises of GOD, who as he hath given Men divers Capacities and Palates, hath also by as great a variety of Gifts left none of them unprovided for.
And then where is the Advantage which the one hath above the other? Or, what hath one Party Here to glory in that Another hath not? Certainly it well becomes both to join together in the Praises of GOD, who as he hath given Men diverse Capacities and Palates, hath also by as great a variety of Gifts left none of them unprovided for.
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And were we as sensible as we ought to be of our great Unworthiness of the least of these Helps which God affords us, we would soon grow more thankful for what we have,
And were we as sensible as we ought to be of our great Unworthiness of the least of these Helps which God affords us, we would soon grow more thankful for what we have,
Some persons I have known, who through an unreasonable prejudice have been even sick at the sight of some Meat, whereof they could never be perswaded to taste,
some Persons I have known, who through an unreasonable prejudice have been even sick At the sighed of Some Meat, whereof they could never be persuaded to taste,
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and therefore I see not but where that is plainly preached, and yet doth not move so much as when dressed according to Mens Fancies, those Men are not in love with the natural beauty of Religion,
and Therefore I see not but where that is plainly preached, and yet does not move so much as when dressed according to Men's Fancies, those Men Are not in love with the natural beauty of Religion,
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but do you indeed know what it is that you say? Why is not the same Word of God as powerful deliver'd by one as by another? Doth it not sufficiently inform your Understandings? That cannot be,
but do you indeed know what it is that you say? Why is not the same Word of God as powerful Delivered by one as by Another? Does it not sufficiently inform your Understandings? That cannot be,
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And if so, why doth it not? Here is the Word of God to do it, what then is wanting? Is it a neat and curious composure, a smooth stile and fine cadence of Sentences, a pleasing noise and gingling of Words, a nimble Tongue and glib Elocution, a passionate and hot way of expression, the affected accenting or tuning of the Voice, the setting of the Countenance to the matter in hand,
And if so, why does it not? Here is the Word of God to do it, what then is wanting? Is it a neat and curious composure, a smooth style and fine cadence of Sentences, a pleasing noise and gingling of Words, a nimble Tongue and glib Elocution, a passionate and hight Way of expression, the affected accenting or tuning of the Voice, the setting of the Countenance to the matter in hand,
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and humouring it either with smiles, frowns, or tears, a mimical action of the Body? Or what is it? Whatever it is, it is well if it be not something of Man only. I say not;
and Humouring it either with smiles, frowns, or tears, a mimical actium of the Body? Or what is it? Whatever it is, it is well if it be not something of Man only. I say not;
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When you are truly humbled, and by Humility prepared to make a good use of whomsoever God at the present affords you, He will either bless the present more to your advantage,
When you Are truly humbled, and by Humility prepared to make a good use of whomsoever God At the present affords you, He will either bless the present more to your advantage,
and do all things without murmurings and disputings, that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom may ye always shine as lights in the world, holding forth the word of life, that we may rejoice in the day of Christ, that we have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
and do all things without murmurings and disputings, that you may be blameless and harmless, the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse Nation, among whom may you always shine as lights in the world, holding forth the word of life, that we may rejoice in the day of christ, that we have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
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that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, that ye being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth,
that christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, that you being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the breadth,
Deus incrementum dedit, non per illos sed per seipsum. Excedit hoc humanam humilitatem; excedit angelicam sublimitatem; nec omnino pertinet, nisi ad agricolam Trinitatem.
Deus Incrementum dedit, non per Illos sed per seipsum. Exceedeth hoc humanam humilitatem; exceedeth angelicam sublimitatem; nec Omnino pertinet, nisi ad Agricolam Trinitatem.
