THERE was no Office which Christ undertook, no Ministery which he instituted in his Church, which was not by him directed and intended unto such excellent Ends, as whereby the Honour and Welfare thereof might be advanced.
THERE was no Office which christ undertook, no Ministry which he instituted in his Church, which was not by him directed and intended unto such excellent Ends, as whereby the Honour and Welfare thereof might be advanced.
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When in this place he assumed his Pastoral Office to Govern and guide his Flock, he doth by the names of these two Staves acquaint us with two noble Ends of that Service;
When in this place he assumed his Pastoral Office to Govern and guide his Flock, he does by the names of these two Staves acquaint us with two noble Ends of that Service;
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Thus among the people of the Jews, the Ark and the Tabernacle are called their Glory; in which respect the Apostle saith, That unto Israel did pertain the Adoption,
Thus among the people of the jews, the Ark and the Tabernacle Are called their Glory; in which respect the Apostle Says, That unto Israel did pertain the Adoption,
As to external Pomp and Splendor, the great Monarchies of the world went far beyond them, (for they were the •ewest of all People:) but herein was their Preheminence,
As to external Pomp and Splendour, the great Monarchies of the world went Far beyond them, (for they were the •ewest of all People:) but herein was their Pre-eminence,
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and Primogeniture, (as the Lord saith, Israel is my first horn) herein was their double portion above all other Nations, that they had the Oracles of God committed unto them, that they were intrusted with the Custody of that honourable Law, which as the Apostle sairh, was holy, just, and good.
and Primogeniture, (as the Lord Says, Israel is my First horn) herein was their double portion above all other nations, that they had the Oracles of God committed unto them, that they were Entrusted with the Custody of that honourable Law, which as the Apostle sairh, was holy, just, and good.
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And in like manner in the Christian Church, the Gospel, which is the Law of Christ, is called by the Apostle a glorious Gospel, because it is the Riches and the Salvation of those that enjoy it;
And in like manner in the Christian Church, the Gospel, which is the Law of christ, is called by the Apostle a glorious Gospel, Because it is the Riches and the Salvation of those that enjoy it;
insomuch that the very feet of those that bring glad Tidings thereof, are said to be Beautiful, Rom. 10. 15. and therefore as we read of Moses, that his Face shined when he came down from the Mount;
insomuch that the very feet of those that bring glad Tidings thereof, Are said to be Beautiful, Rom. 10. 15. and Therefore as we read of Moses, that his Face shined when he Come down from the Mount;
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so likewise do we read of Christ, that his face shined as the Sun, in his Transfiguration on the Mount, to signifie the far more excellent Glory of the Evangelical Ministery of Life and Righteousness;
so likewise do we read of christ, that his face shined as the Sun, in his Transfiguration on the Mount, to signify the Far more excellent Glory of the Evangelical Ministry of Life and Righteousness;
for where Christ walketh in the midst of the golden Candlesticks, having his Ordinances in their vigonr and Efficacy duly administred, he thereby rendereth his Church beautiful in these four Respects.
for where christ walks in the midst of the golden Candlesticks, having his Ordinances in their vigonr and Efficacy duly administered, he thereby rendereth his Church beautiful in these four Respects.
then their Stones are laid with fair Colours, and their Foundations with Saphires, their Windows of Agates, their Gates of Carbuncles, and their Borders of precious Stones, Isa. 54, 11, 12, 13. When the earth is full of the knowledge of the Lord,
then their Stones Are laid with fair Colours, and their Foundations with Sapphires, their Windows of Agates, their Gates of Carbuncles, and their Borders of precious Stones, Isaiah 54, 11, 12, 13. When the earth is full of the knowledge of the Lord,
then is his rest, or the place of his abode glorious, Isa. 11, 9, 10. and therefore when Christ was ascended up on high, far above all heavens, that he might fill all things, he gave unto his Church, Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers, in order to the perfecting and edifying of his body,
then is his rest, or the place of his Abided glorious, Isaiah 11, 9, 10. and Therefore when christ was ascended up on high, Far above all heavens, that he might fill all things, he gave unto his Church, Apostles, prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers, in order to the perfecting and edifying of his body,
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2. By the Purity of Spiritual Worship; When Sacrifices are offered with acceptance upon Gods Altar, (and none are so bnt spiritual Sacrifices) then doth he glorifie the house of his Glory,
2. By the Purity of Spiritual Worship; When Sacrifices Are offered with acceptance upon God's Altar, (and none Are so but spiritual Sacrifices) then does he Glorify the house of his Glory,
then it is fit to be presented unto Christ as a glorious Church, Ephes. 5. 26, 27. Holinefs is called by the Apostle the Renewing of the Holy Ghost, the forming of Christ in us, the quickning and creating us in him unto good Works.
then it is fit to be presented unto christ as a glorious Church, Ephesians 5. 26, 27. Holiness is called by the Apostle the Renewing of the Holy Ghost, the forming of christ in us, the quickening and creating us in him unto good Works.
Look what Beauty the renewing of a ruinous and decayed Building bringeth upon that, what Beauty the Re-union of a living Soul unto a gastly body doth restore unto that, what Beauty the Creation brought upon the void and indigested Chaos, when it was wrought unto that goodly Frame and Sructure which we now behold;
Look what Beauty the renewing of a ruinous and decayed Building brings upon that, what Beauty the Reunion of a living Soul unto a ghastly body does restore unto that, what Beauty the Creation brought upon the void and indigested Chaos, when it was wrought unto that goodly Frame and Structure which we now behold;
the same, and much more, doth the forming of Christ, and the Spirit of Holiness bring upon our deformed and defiled nature by the Efficacy of the Ordinances.
the same, and much more, does the forming of christ, and the Spirit of Holiness bring upon our deformed and defiled nature by the Efficacy of the Ordinances.
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Thus the Church of Israel marched in the Wilderness in the manner of a formed Camp, with exquisite beauty and order, whereof we have an ample description, Numb. 2. In like manner the new Jerusalem, which descended out of Heaven, beautified with the Glory of God, whose street was pure gold as transparent glass, whose foundation was garnished with all manner of pretious stones, is said to be four-square, having an accurate proportion and symmetry in all the parts thereof, Rev. 21. 16. And thus the Apostle directed all things to be done in the Church of Christ with Decency and Order, 1 Cor. 14. 40. and rejoyced to see the Order which was in the Church of the Colossians, Col. 2. 5. When every Member keepeth his own Rank,
Thus the Church of Israel marched in the Wilderness in the manner of a formed Camp, with exquisite beauty and order, whereof we have an ample description, Numb. 2. In like manner the new Jerusalem, which descended out of Heaven, beautified with the Glory of God, whose street was pure gold as transparent glass, whose Foundation was garnished with all manner of precious stones, is said to be foursquare, having an accurate proportion and symmetry in all the parts thereof, Rev. 21. 16. And thus the Apostle directed all things to be done in the Church of christ with Decency and Order, 1 Cor. 14. 40. and rejoiced to see the Order which was in the Church of the colossians, Col. 2. 5. When every Member Keepeth his own Rank,
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He who is the chiefest among ten thousand, and altogether lovely, who was the desire of all Nations, and the hope of Glory to his people, in comparison of whose Excellencies all other things are but losse and dung, whose very Afflictions and Reproaches are preferred before the Pleasure and Riches of the world, in whose very Sufferings there is joy, he is in his Ordinances evidently set forth before our eyes;
He who is the chiefest among ten thousand, and altogether lovely, who was the desire of all nations, and the hope of Glory to his people, in comparison of whose Excellencies all other things Are but loss and dung, whose very Afflictions and Reproaches Are preferred before the Pleasure and Riches of the world, in whose very Sufferings there is joy, he is in his Ordinances evidently Set forth before our eyes;
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and relation unto him, she hath a new name given her, Hephzibah the Lords delight, who deligheth over her as the Bridegroom over the Bride, esteeming her his rest, his dwelling place, his desire, so that glorious things are spoken of her.
and Relation unto him, she hath a new name given her, Hephzibah the lords delight, who deligheth over her as the Bridegroom over the Bride, esteeming her his rest, his Dwelling place, his desire, so that glorious things Are spoken of her.
These Beauties of Christ in his Ordinances, and in his Church by means of them, were typified and prefigured by the glorious Garments of the Priests, with allusion whereunto we are said in Baptism to put on Christ, whose Righteousness is unto his Church a Garment of Praise. By the splendor of the Tabernacle, and of Solomons Temple, and all the Vessels and Utensils belonging unto the Worship of God therein, all which were exceeding glorious and magnificent;
These Beauty's of christ in his Ordinances, and in his Church by means of them, were typified and prefigured by the glorious Garments of the Priests, with allusion whereunto we Are said in Baptism to put on christ, whose Righteousness is unto his Church a Garment of Praise. By the splendour of the Tabernacle, and of Solomons Temple, and all the Vessels and Utensils belonging unto the Worship of God therein, all which were exceeding glorious and magnificent;
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by the holy oyl, wherewith the Tabernacle, the Ark, the holy Vessels and Priests were anoynted, compounded of the principal spices after the Art of the Apothecary;
by the holy oil, wherewith the Tabernacle, the Ark, the holy Vessels and Priests were anointed, compounded of the principal spices After the Art of the Apothecary;
as we read of the long and costly purification of the Virgins to go into King Ahasuerus, Est. 2. 12. So here, in the Ordinances, the Spouse of Christ is attired and made ready, being arraied in fine linnen, clean and white,
as we read of the long and costly purification of the Virgins to go into King Ahasuerus, Est. 2. 12. So Here, in the Ordinances, the Spouse of christ is attired and made ready, being arrayed in fine linen, clean and white,
It is called a Land of Ornament, Dan. 11. 16. A land of Desire, Jer. 3. 19. in the building whereof the Lord is said to appear in his Glory, Psa. 102. 16. The World is beautified with the power and wisdom of God;
It is called a Land of Ornament, Dan. 11. 16. A land of Desire, Jer. 3. 19. in the building whereof the Lord is said to appear in his Glory, Psa. 102. 16. The World is beautified with the power and Wisdom of God;
and therefore the Angels, who excell in all created perfection, are above all other Appellations honoured with the name of Saints Deut. 33. 2. they differ not in nature from Devils, in Holinesse they do.
and Therefore the Angels, who excel in all created perfection, Are above all other Appellations honoured with the name of Saints Deuteronomy 33. 2. they differ not in nature from Devils, in Holiness they do.
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The Lord is most holy in himself, and our holiness standeth in his Image and Likeness, so far forth as he hath by an holy Law made his Holiness a pattern for ours.
The Lord is most holy in himself, and our holiness Stands in his Image and Likeness, so Far forth as he hath by an holy Law made his Holiness a pattern for ours.
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Now then according to the Excellency of the pattern, we are to measure, and take an estimate of that Beauty, wherein we are conformable unto that pattern;
Now then according to the Excellency of the pattern, we Are to measure, and take an estimate of that Beauty, wherein we Are conformable unto that pattern;
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and what pattern more glorious then the blessed God, and the Holy Son of God, the chiefest of ten thousand? unto whom therefore the conformity of a Creature must be its chief and principal Beauty.
and what pattern more glorious then the blessed God, and the Holy Son of God, the chiefest of ten thousand? unto whom Therefore the conformity of a Creature must be its chief and principal Beauty.
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so of spiritual Beauty in the clarity and brightness of the mind; when the Lord, who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, shineth in our Hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ;
so of spiritual Beauty in the clarity and brightness of the mind; when the Lord, who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, shines in our Hearts, to give the Light of the knowledge of the Glory of God in the face of jesus christ;
as the Sun is the greatest Beauty of the visible world, so Christ, as a Sun of Righteousness, by the Excellency of his knowledge, is the glory and beauty of the invisible. 2. Rectitude & Straitness;
as the Sun is the greatest Beauty of the visible world, so christ, as a Sun of Righteousness, by the Excellency of his knowledge, is the glory and beauty of the invisible. 2. Rectitude & Straitness;
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when we make strait paths for our feet to walk in, and do NONLATINALPHABET, go evenly according to the Truth of the Gospel. 3. Integrity and Compleatness;
when we make strait paths for our feet to walk in, and do, go evenly according to the Truth of the Gospel. 3. Integrity and Completeness;
when all the parts and members of the new man are formed in us, and we do partake of the fulness of Christ, Grace for Grace, as the Child of his parent, member for member.
when all the parts and members of the new man Are formed in us, and we do partake of the fullness of christ, Grace for Grace, as the Child of his parent, member for member.
The Lord in the Law would not accept of a maimed Offering, Levit. 22 21, 22. And when we offer up our selves a living Sacrifice holy and acceptable unto God, we must be sanctified throughout, and our whole Spirit, Soul,
The Lord in the Law would not accept of a maimed Offering, Levit. 22 21, 22. And when we offer up our selves a living Sacrifice holy and acceptable unto God, we must be sanctified throughout, and our Whole Spirit, Soul,
for wherever Christ is formed, though it be but in measure as to the degrees of Grace, yet that measure must be the measure of every part, so that there is at once both NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET,
for wherever christ is formed, though it be but in measure as to the Degrees of Grace, yet that measure must be the measure of every part, so that there is At once both and,
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4. Symmetry and an exact proportion of parts, and equal temperament of humours one with another, which in regard of Spiritual Beauty is called by the Apostle NONLATINALPHABET,
4. Symmetry and an exact proportion of parts, and equal temperament of humours one with Another, which in regard of Spiritual Beauty is called by the Apostle,
and Righteousness to others, that none of these do obstruct the other, but that there is an equal respect to all Gods Commandments, and such a supply and accurate distribution of vital influence,
and Righteousness to Others, that none of these do obstruct the other, but that there is an equal respect to all God's commandments, and such a supply and accurate distribution of vital influence,
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his precious promises by our faith in them, and by our hope and expectation of them, do clense us from all filthiness of flesh and Spirit, and cause us to purifie our Selves even as he is pure, that we may offer unto the Lord an Offering in Righteousnesse, that our Offerings may be pleasant unto him.
his precious promises by our faith in them, and by our hope and expectation of them, do cleanse us from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, and cause us to purify our Selves even as he is pure, that we may offer unto the Lord an Offering in Righteousness, that our Offerings may be pleasant unto him.
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so the spiritual vertue of his holy Ordinances is seen in spiritual Operations consonant unto those, in which respect he is called a Physician to bind up the broken hearted,
so the spiritual virtue of his holy Ordinances is seen in spiritual Operations consonant unto those, in which respect he is called a physician to bind up the broken hearted,
so in some proportion, all Communion with him doth, by the spiritual comfort, bring a Beaury upon holy men, filling them with the peace of God which passeth understanding,
so in Some proportion, all Communion with him does, by the spiritual Comfort, bring a Beauty upon holy men, filling them with the peace of God which passes understanding,
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5. To fit and prepare us for the Lord himself to delight in, that his Image in us may attract the eye and heart, the love and delight of the Lord of Glory unto us;
5. To fit and prepare us for the Lord himself to delight in, that his Image in us may attract the eye and heart, the love and delight of the Lord of Glory unto us;
the Lord hath set apart the man that is godly for himself, hath chosen Israel for his peculiar Treasure, hath formed them for himself to shew forth his praise,
the Lord hath Set apart the man that is godly for himself, hath chosen Israel for his peculiar Treasure, hath formed them for himself to show forth his praise,
with a still voice, with the cords of a man, & with the bands of Love, he gathereth the Lambs in his arm, and carryeth them in his Bosome; as one whom his Mother comforteth, so doth he comfort them;
with a still voice, with the cords of a man, & with the bans of Love, he gathereth the Lambs in his arm, and Carrieth them in his Bosom; as one whom his Mother comforts, so does he Comfort them;
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he leads his Flock by still waters, and into green pastures, through ways of pleasantnesse, and paths of peace; he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men;
he leads his Flock by still waters, and into green pastures, through ways of pleasantness, and paths of peace; he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men;
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and when he speaks against Ephraim, he earnestly remembreth him still; he hath set up a sweet order in his Church both in Doctrine and Policy, managing both with meeknesse and gentlenesse, preaching peace, proclaiming Liberty, erecting over his people a Banner of Love; and though he have an iron Rod for his enemies,
and when he speaks against Ephraim, he earnestly Remember him still; he hath Set up a sweet order in his Church both in Doctrine and Policy, managing both with meekness and gentleness, preaching peace, proclaiming Liberty, erecting over his people a Banner of Love; and though he have an iron Rod for his enemies,
Thus he feedeth his Church by his Staff called Beauty; Great therefore is the Indignity which they offer unto Christ, who despise the sweetness of this his Government, the waters of Shiloah which go softly, refusing to submit to his easie yoake, being offended at the severity and Sanctity of his Doctrine, saying in their hearts like those in the Gospel, Luke 19. 14. We will not have this man to rule over us, disdainfully undervaluing that great salvation, which he by his pretious blood purchased for them,
Thus he feeds his Church by his Staff called Beauty; Great Therefore is the Indignity which they offer unto christ, who despise the sweetness of this his Government, the waters of Shiloach which go softly, refusing to submit to his easy yoke, being offended At the severity and Sanctity of his Doctrine, saying in their hearts like those in the Gospel, Lycia 19. 14. We will not have this man to Rule over us, disdainfully undervaluing that great salvation, which he by his precious blood purchased for them,
Great the value we ought to set upon the Ordinances of the Gospel, the Staff of Beauty by which he governeth his Flock, the Ornaments and Bracelets, the Chain and Jewels which he sendeth unto his Spouse to adorn her withal;
Great the valve we ought to Set upon the Ordinances of the Gospel, the Staff of Beauty by which he Governs his Flock, the Ornament and Bracelets, the Chain and Jewels which he sends unto his Spouse to adorn her withal;
Now by the Light and Majesty of the Ordinances, this prejudice is removed, and we all, with open face beholding, as in a glass, the Glory of the Lord, are changed into the same Image from Glory to Glory,
Now by the Light and Majesty of the Ordinances, this prejudice is removed, and we all, with open face beholding, as in a glass, the Glory of the Lord, Are changed into the same Image from Glory to Glory,
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That we are a redeemed and a peculiar people, whom Christ hath purified unto himself; That without Holiness our prayers and Sacrifices are but an abomination;
That we Are a redeemed and a peculiar people, whom christ hath purified unto himself; That without Holiness our Prayers and Sacrifices Are but an abomination;
We should thereforeall in our several places, especially those unto whom the Pastoral Dignity and Trust doth appertain, use our utmost care to preserve the Church of God amongst us in that honour and beauty which belongs thereunto;
We should thereforeall in our several places, especially those unto whom the Pastoral Dignity and Trust does appertain, use our utmost care to preserve the Church of God among us in that honour and beauty which belongs thereunto;
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not corrupting the Doctrine thereof, or obtruding any meer problematical, much less false and unsound positions of our own, upon the faith of our Hearers;
not corrupting the Doctrine thereof, or obtruding any mere problematical, much less false and unsound positions of our own, upon the faith of our Hearers;
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not corrupting the Worship thereof either with superstition, or irreverence, not suffering either the meer Form of Godliness to swallow up the power, or the pretence of power to shut out the Form, but to give the Lord both that inward and outward Honour, which is due to his holy name in all our solemn Attendances upon him;
not corrupting the Worship thereof either with Superstition, or irreverence, not suffering either the mere From of Godliness to swallow up the power, or the pretence of power to shut out the From, but to give the Lord both that inward and outward Honour, which is due to his holy name in all our solemn Attendances upon him;
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Secondly, Christ, as the chief Shepherd, by his Spirit and Power, and his Under-Officers, by their Ministery and Service, do feed and rule his Church by his Staffe called Bands, procuring and advancing the Unity thereof,
Secondly, christ, as the chief Shepherd, by his Spirit and Power, and his Under-Officers, by their Ministry and Service, do feed and Rule his Church by his Staff called Bans, procuring and advancing the Unity thereof,
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and gathering together into one all the members belonging thereunto, that the whole body may be fitly joyned together and compacted without Schisms and Divisions, which is a singular and eminent Blessing of God thereunto.
and gathering together into one all the members belonging thereunto, that the Whole body may be fitly joined together and compacted without Schisms and Divisions, which is a singular and eminent Blessing of God thereunto.
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God made man at the first after his own Image, so that as the Lord is wholly one and undivided in himself, no dissonancy between any of his Attributes, Decrees, or Counsels;
God made man At the First After his own Image, so that as the Lord is wholly one and undivided in himself, no dissonancy between any of his Attributes, Decrees, or Counsels;
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It brake the bond of Union between a man and himself, the Will rebelling against the Mind, the Sensitive part against the rational, one lust warring against another,
It brake the bound of union between a man and himself, the Will rebelling against the Mind, the Sensitive part against the rational, one lust warring against Another,
and all against the Soul. It brake the bond of Union between man and man, between one wicked man and another, upon the ground of different Interests, hateful and hating of one another;
and all against the Soul. It brake the bound of union between man and man, between one wicked man and Another, upon the ground of different Interests, hateful and hating of one Another;
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Because God hath chosen his Church out of the world, therefore the world hateth them; When he had his Church only in one single people, the Jews, who dwelt alone, and were not reckoned among the Nations, we find not only in the Scriptures,
Because God hath chosen his Church out of the world, Therefore the world hates them; When he had his Church only in one single people, the jews, who dwelled alone, and were not reckoned among the nations, we find not only in the Scriptures,
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This Enmity Christ came to heal, and to remove, by preaching, and by giving peace unto men, working the hearts of his people to be at unity and peace one with another;
This Enmity christ Come to heal, and to remove, by preaching, and by giving peace unto men, working the hearts of his people to be At unity and peace one with Another;
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as God is one by the absolute simplicity of his Nature, without any diversity of part and part, power and act, matter and form, subject and accident, being and not being:
as God is one by the absolute simplicity of his Nature, without any diversity of part and part, power and act, matter and from, Subject and accident, being and not being:
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In this respect it is compared sometimes to an Army, made up of many Souldiers, ordered into Companies and Regiments, under the Command of one General, called the Captain of the Host of the Lord, and the Captain of our Salvation. Sometimes to a City compacted together,
In this respect it is compared sometime to an Army, made up of many Soldiers, ordered into Companies and Regiments, under the Command of one General, called the Captain of the Host of the Lord, and the Captain of our Salvation. Sometime to a city compacted together,
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Sometimes to the Temple, wherein many goodly stones were framed and fitted into a Magnificent Structure, in which respect the Church is called the House of God, the Houshold of Faith, the whole Family of Heaven and Earth, a building fitly framed together, and growing unto a holy Temple in the Lord:
Sometime to the Temple, wherein many goodly stones were framed and fitted into a Magnificent Structure, in which respect the Church is called the House of God, the Household of Faith, the Whole Family of Heaven and Earth, a building fitly framed together, and growing unto a holy Temple in the Lord:
And albeit we frequently read in the plural of the Churches of the Saints, the Churches of Asia, of Macedonia, of Galatia, of Syria and Cilicia, yet all these are members of one and the same Catholick Church, as many Cities of one Kingdome,
And albeit we frequently read in the plural of the Churches of the Saints, the Churches of Asia, of Macedonia, of Galatia, of Syria and Cilicia, yet all these Are members of one and the same Catholic Church, as many Cities of one Kingdom,
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and one Mediator between God and Man, the Lord Jesus, walking by one and the same rule of Faith and Love in the Gospel, do all make up but one Catholick Church.
and one Mediator between God and Man, the Lord jesus, walking by one and the same Rule of Faith and Love in the Gospel, do all make up but one Catholic Church.
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And the former Resemblances and Similitudes whereby it is expressed, lead us to the consideration of a threefold Unity in the Church. 1. An Unity by way of Disposition and Order, as in an Army or Building. 2. An Unity by way of Composition, or integral Completion,
And the former Resemblances and Similitudes whereby it is expressed, led us to the consideration of a threefold Unity in the Church. 1. an Unity by Way of Disposition and Order, as in an Army or Building. 2. an Unity by Way of Composition, or integral Completion,
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as between the parts of the body unto the perfection of the whole. 3. An Unity by way of Constitution, or Essential Concurrence of Soul and Body unto one man or of the Subject,
as between the parts of the body unto the perfection of the Whole. 3. an Unity by Way of Constitution, or Essential Concurrence of Soul and Body unto one man or of the Subject,
There is then in the Church 1. An Unity of Order, as the Apostle rejoyced when he beheld the Order of the Church at Colosse. And this consisteth, 1. In Variety of Offices, and in the due and regular Subordination of those one unto another,
There is then in the Church 1. an Unity of Order, as the Apostle rejoiced when he beheld the Order of the Church At Colosse. And this Consisteth, 1. In Variety of Offices, and in the due and regular Subordination of those one unto Another,
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and submit themselves, unto them, because they watch for their Souls ▪ 2. In Variety of Ordinances in the which Christ is set forth before the eyes of his people;
and submit themselves, unto them, Because they watch for their Souls ▪ 2. In Variety of Ordinances in the which christ is Set forth before the eyes of his people;
Preaching of the Word, how shall they hear, saith the Apostle, without a Preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? Prayer, as the Temple is called an house of Prayer for all people,
Preaching of the Word, how shall they hear, Says the Apostle, without a Preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? Prayer, as the Temple is called an house of Prayer for all people,
The Cup of Blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the blood of Christ? the bread which we break, is it not the Communion of the Body of Christ? 3. In variety of Gifts, which the Lord doth severally divide as it pleaseth him,
The Cup of Blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the blood of christ? the bred which we break, is it not the Communion of the Body of christ? 3. In variety of Gifts, which the Lord does severally divide as it Pleases him,
as that it may appear, that in all the Churches of the Saints, God is a God of Peace, and not of Confusion, ordaining in all of them, that as God hath distributed to every man,
as that it may appear, that in all the Churches of the Saints, God is a God of Peace, and not of Confusion, ordaining in all of them, that as God hath distributed to every man,
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He that is joyned unto the Lord, is one Spirit; and this Bond is on Christs part his Spirit, whereby he joyneth himself unto his Body, we are an habitation of God through the Spirit;
He that is joined unto the Lord, is one Spirit; and this Bound is on Christ part his Spirit, whereby he Joineth himself unto his Body, we Are an habitation of God through the Spirit;
and on a Believers part his Fatth, whereby he joyneth himself to Christ, and appointeth him for his Head, by which means Christ dwelleth in the hearts of his people;
and on a Believers part his Fatth, whereby he Joineth himself to christ, and appoints him for his Head, by which means christ dwells in the hearts of his people;
2 There is a Bond of Vnion between the members of the body amongst themselves, viz. The mutual Love of Believers unto one another, called the Band of perfectness, whereby they are knit together;
2 There is a Bound of union between the members of the body among themselves, viz. The mutual Love of Believers unto one Another, called the Band of perfectness, whereby they Are knit together;
for this Grace is that Cement which joyneth the Stones of this spiritual building into one Temple, being shed abroad into their hearts by the holy Spirit,
for this Grace is that Cement which Joineth the Stones of this spiritual building into one Temple, being shed abroad into their hearts by the holy Spirit,
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and is therefore called the Love of the Spirit, Rom. 15. 30. as elsewhere the Vnity, the Supply, and the Fellowship of the Spirit; For where this Unity of Spirit and Love is, every member doth make a Supply according to the measure which it self hath,
and is Therefore called the Love of the Spirit, Rom. 15. 30. as elsewhere the Unity, the Supply, and the Fellowship of the Spirit; For where this Unity of Spirit and Love is, every member does make a Supply according to the measure which it self hath,
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and thus Christ is said to make in himself of twain one new man, by the participation of that one Spirit which was without measure poured out upon Christ the Head,
and thus christ is said to make in himself of twain one new man, by the participation of that one Spirit which was without measure poured out upon christ the Head,
for the Spirit of Christ is that divine seed, whereby we are regenerated unto his life and likeness, and as St. Peter expresseth it, are partakers of the Divine Nature.
for the Spirit of christ is that divine seed, whereby we Are regenerated unto his life and likeness, and as Saint Peter Expresses it, Are partakers of the Divine Nature.
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4. Consequent upon this Essential Vnity, whereby all the mystical members of Christ are animated and enlivened by one and the same quickning Spirit, doth follow a Moral unity of hearts and minds between all of them;
4. Consequent upon this Essential Unity, whereby all the mystical members of christ Are animated and enlivened by one and the same quickening Spirit, does follow a Moral unity of hearts and minds between all of them;
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1. An Vnity of Faith, in the great and necessary Doctrines of Salvation, or in the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ, called by the Apostle the Foundation, the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ, the form of sound words, the proportion or Analogy of Faith, the knowledge of Jesus Christ and him Crucified, the doctrine and truth which is after godliness, the Faith of the Gospel, the Faith of Jesus, the Mystery of Godliness, the Rule by which we should walk, called by the Ancients, the Seed of Doctrine, the Character of the Church, the Rule which is common to small and great;
1. an Unity of Faith, in the great and necessary Doctrines of Salvation, or in the knowledge of God and of jesus christ, called by the Apostle the Foundation, the Principles of the Doctrine of christ, the from of found words, the proportion or Analogy of Faith, the knowledge of jesus christ and him crucified, the Doctrine and truth which is After godliness, the Faith of the Gospel, the Faith of jesus, the Mystery of Godliness, the Rule by which we should walk, called by the Ancients, the Seed of Doctrine, the Character of the Church, the Rule which is Common to small and great;
in which case notwithstanding we should receive one another in love and Brotherly Communion, because God himself receiveth even those who thus differ into his favour;
in which case notwithstanding we should receive one Another in love and Brotherly Communion, Because God himself receives even those who thus differ into his favour;
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2. Vnity in obedience, wherein all holy men do agree, albeit some may much exceed others in their progress and degrees of holiness (as we may see by comparing the Testimony given unto Asa, and unto Josiah) such are Repentance from dead works, without which we cannot be saved.
2. Unity in Obedience, wherein all holy men do agree, albeit Some may much exceed Others in their progress and Degrees of holiness (as we may see by comparing the Testimony given unto Asa, and unto Josiah) such Are Repentance from dead works, without which we cannot be saved.
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A sincere regard unto all Gods Commandments, and an hatred of every false way. A desire to fear Gods Name, and a purpose of heart to cleave unto him, and follow him fully.
A sincere regard unto all God's commandments, and an hatred of every false Way. A desire to Fear God's Name, and a purpose of heart to cleave unto him, and follow him Fully.
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There may be great differences in the spiritual growth and degrees of holiness between one Christian and another, some sick, others healthy, some strong, others weak, some little children, others young men, some bruised reeds and smoaking flax, others bold as a Lyon.
There may be great differences in the spiritual growth and Degrees of holiness between one Christian and Another, Some sick, Others healthy, Some strong, Others weak, Some little children, Others young men, Some Bruised reeds and smoking flax, Others bold as a lion.
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yet in the Substantials of Worship they all agree, viz. that God is to be worshipped in spirit, and in truth, and to be sanctified in all those that draw nigh unto him.
yet in the Substantials of Worship they all agree, viz. that God is to be worshipped in Spirit, and in truth, and to be sanctified in all those that draw High unto him.
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for being Brethren in the same Family, fellow - Citizens with one another, and of the houshold of Faith, having one Hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme, one God and Father of all;
for being Brothers in the same Family, fellow - Citizens with one Another, and of the household of Faith, having one Hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all;
the same Enemies to oppose, the same interests and common Salvation to look after, they consequently prosecute the same Ends, and do not only walk by the same Rule, but in so doing, do mind the same things, Phil 3. 16. It is true, being in part carnal, they do too much seek and serve themselves;
the same Enemies to oppose, the same interests and Common Salvation to look After, they consequently prosecute the same Ends, and do not only walk by the same Rule, but in so doing, do mind the same things, Philip 3. 16. It is true, being in part carnal, they do too much seek and serve themselves;
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The Glory of God, the progress of the Gospel, the advancement of Christs Kingdome, the subversion of the Kingdome of Satan, the comforts and concernments of the Church of Christ, are in their hearts and endeavours still to promote;
The Glory of God, the progress of the Gospel, the advancement of Christ Kingdom, the subversion of the Kingdom of Satan, the comforts and concernments of the Church of christ, Are in their hearts and endeavours still to promote;
These are those several Unities which Christ by his Staffe called Bands doth preserve in his Church, thereby greatly beautifying and strengthning the same.
These Are those several Unities which christ by his Staff called Bans does preserve in his Church, thereby greatly beautifying and strengthening the same.
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Of this Peace he is both the purchaser by the price of his blood, and the Author by the Efficacy of his Grace, giving unto his people one heart and one way;
Of this Peace he is both the purchaser by the price of his blood, and the Author by the Efficacy of his Grace, giving unto his people one heart and one Way;
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But it may be here objected against all this, that our Saviour himself telleth us, That he came not to send Peace but a sword, to set a man at variance against his father,
But it may be Here objected against all this, that our Saviour himself Telleth us, That he Come not to send Peace but a sword, to Set a man At variance against his father,
and miserably afflict, and so the Apostle assureth us, that as Isaac was persecuted by his own brother Ishmael, so it is stil, They that are born after the flesh, do persecute them that are born after the Spirit, Gal. 4. 29. Where ever the Gospel is preached, they that embrace and obey it, are hated and virulently opposed by them that disobey it.
and miserably afflict, and so the Apostle assureth us, that as Isaac was persecuted by his own brother Ishmael, so it is still, They that Are born After the Flesh, do persecute them that Are born After the Spirit, Gal. 4. 29. Where ever the Gospel is preached, they that embrace and obey it, Are hated and virulently opposed by them that disobey it.
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In like manner neither is the Gospel at all prejudiced by any such commotions, as through the lusts of wicked men, are meerly per accidens and occasionally stirred up by the preaching of it.
In like manner neither is the Gospel At all prejudiced by any such commotions, as through the Lustiest of wicked men, Are merely per Accidents and occasionally stirred up by the preaching of it.
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When Christ went into Jerusalem to offer himself to them as their King, it is said, That the whole City was moved, Mat. 21. 10. And elsewhere, that there was a division among the people because of him;
When christ went into Jerusalem to offer himself to them as their King, it is said, That the Whole city was moved, Mathew 21. 10. And elsewhere, that there was a division among the people Because of him;
But the Gospel per se in its own Nature, and in its proper and primarie Intention, is a word of Peace, and doth closely unite all that obey it unto Christ their head,
But the Gospel per se in its own Nature, and in its proper and primary Intention, is a word of Peace, and does closely unite all that obey it unto christ their head,
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and unto one another, by the firm bonds of Faith and Love, subduing the hearts of Wolves, Leopards and Lyons, Isa ▪ 11. 6. giving gifts even to the Rebellious, Psalm 68. 18. casting down every high thing that exaleth it self against the knowledge of God, 2 Cor. 10. 5.
and unto one Another, by the firm bonds of Faith and Love, subduing the hearts of Wolves, Leopards and Lyons, Isaiah ▪ 11. 6. giving Gifts even to the Rebellious, Psalm 68. 18. casting down every high thing that exaleth it self against the knowledge of God, 2 Cor. 10. 5.
so that by the Majesty and Authority thereof Christ ruleth in the midst of enemies, maketh them to be at peace with his people, maketh Aegyptians to enrich them, Moabites and Philistines shelter them, Syrians bring gifts unto them,
so that by the Majesty and authority thereof christ Ruleth in the midst of enemies, makes them to be At peace with his people, makes egyptians to enrich them, Moabites and philistines shelter them, Syrians bring Gifts unto them,
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2. It teacheth us to take heed of those who cause divisions and breaches contrary to the Doctrine of Christ which we have received, who rend his Seamless Coat,
2. It Teaches us to take heed of those who cause divisions and Breaches contrary to the Doctrine of christ which we have received, who rend his Seamless Coat,
And the Apostle maketh the ground of contentions and divisions in the Church to be fleshly Lusts, 1 Cor. 3. 3. Gal. 5. 20. It is a great sin to make an undue separation from the true Church of Christ.
And the Apostle makes the ground of contentions and divisions in the Church to be fleshly Lustiest, 1 Cor. 3. 3. Gal. 5. 20. It is a great since to make an undue separation from the true Church of christ.
And therefore those holy Fathers St. Cyprian, Augustine, and Optatus, use to set forth the Atrocity and danger of this sin, by the greatness and strangeness of the Judgement, wherewith God punished it in Corah, Dathan and Abiram, and those who adhered unto them, whom the earth opened her mouth to swallow up;
And Therefore those holy Father's Saint Cyprian, Augustine, and Optatus, use to Set forth the Atrocity and danger of this since, by the greatness and strangeness of the Judgement, wherewith God punished it in Corah, Dathan and Abiram, and those who adhered unto them, whom the earth opened her Mouth to swallow up;
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and by the sore Judgement upon the ten Tribes, in their total rejection, for separating from the house of David, and the true Worship of God in Jerusalem. We should therefore take special heed of departing from the true Church of Christ, where his Word is truly taught,
and by the soar Judgement upon the ten Tribes, in their total rejection, for separating from the house of David, and the true Worship of God in Jerusalem. We should Therefore take special heed of departing from the true Church of christ, where his Word is truly taught,
for though the Apostle reproved many Corruptions and Abuses in the Church of Corinth, yet he blameth the Contentions, Emulations, Breaches and Divisions which were therein, 1 Cor. 1. 11, 12, 13. Of this sort were the Novatians, Luciferians, Donatists, Audians in the antient Church, who for laxness of Discipline,
for though the Apostle reproved many Corruptions and Abuses in the Church of Corinth, yet he blameth the Contentions, Emulations, Breaches and Divisions which were therein, 1 Cor. 1. 11, 12, 13. Of this sort were the Novatians, Luciferians, Donatists, Audience in the ancient Church, who for laxness of Discipline,
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I shall not here enter upon any Polemical discourse to vindicate our own, or other Reformed Churches from that heavy Charge of Schism wherewith Pontificians implead us,
I shall not Here enter upon any Polemical discourse to vindicate our own, or other Reformed Churches from that heavy Charge of Schism wherewith Pontificians implead us,
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1. That it is the Cause, and not the Separation, that makes the Schismatick; they who give the Cause, for which it is necessary to separate, are the Authors of the Schism; for where there is a necessary Cause to separate, we are commanded by God so to do, 2 Cor, 6. 17. Rev. 18. 4. As we find when Jeroboam had corrupted the Worship of God, the Priests and Levites,
1. That it is the Cause, and not the Separation, that makes the Schismatic; they who give the Cause, for which it is necessary to separate, Are the Authors of the Schism; for where there is a necessary Cause to separate, we Are commanded by God so to do, 2 Cor, 6. 17. Rev. 18. 4. As we find when Jeroboam had corrupted the Worship of God, the Priests and Levites,
such as set their hearts to seek the Lord, departed from his Idolatry, 2 Chron. 11. 13, 16 30. 11. For certainly one particular Church may reform it self, though another will not.
such as Set their hearts to seek the Lord, departed from his Idolatry, 2 Chronicles 11. 13, 16 30. 11. For Certainly one particular Church may reform it self, though Another will not.
2. That they gave the Cause of this Breach and Separation, and that upon several accompts. 1. By many and great Corruptions in Doctrine and Worship, whereby they themselves departed from the primitive Purity, which Errors and Corruptions they obtruded and imposed upon us as Conditions of their Communion. 2. By great encroachments and usurpations upon the just power of Princes, and Liberties of Churches. 3. By Tyranny in Excommunications, Persecutions and fiery Inquisitions, frighting and thrusting us from their Communion 4. By refusing to be reclaimed,
2. That they gave the Cause of this Breach and Separation, and that upon several accounts. 1. By many and great Corruptions in Doctrine and Worship, whereby they themselves departed from the primitive Purity, which Errors and Corruptions they obtruded and imposed upon us as Conditions of their Communion. 2. By great encroachments and usurpations upon the just power of Princes, and Liberties of Churches. 3. By Tyranny in Excommunications, Persecutions and fiery Inquisitions, frighting and thrusting us from their Communion 4. By refusing to be reclaimed,
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3. That this was not a Secession from the Catholick Church, nor from the Primitive Church, (unto whose judgement we are willing to appeal) but only from the Corruptions, Faction and Tyranny of a particular Church, with whom notwithstanding we retain an Unity still, in all points of Doctrine and Worship, which they hold consonant to the Will of God in his Word revealed, disowning nothing but those Errors and Additions which they have superinduced upon the Institutions of Christ.
3. That this was not a Secession from the Catholic Church, nor from the Primitive Church, (unto whose judgement we Are willing to appeal) but only from the Corruptions, Faction and Tyranny of a particular Church, with whom notwithstanding we retain an Unity still, in all points of Doctrine and Worship, which they hold consonant to the Will of God in his Word revealed, disowning nothing but those Errors and Additions which they have superinduced upon the Institutions of christ.
nor were there wa•ting in former ages, after those Corruptions prevailed in the Church, many Witnesses who appeared for the Truths then suppressed, greatly complained of the contrary abuses,
nor were there wa•ting in former ages, After those Corruptions prevailed in the Church, many Witnesses who appeared for the Truths then suppressed, greatly complained of the contrary Abuses,
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and earnestly desired a reformation, as under the defection of the ten Tribes the Lord had seven thousand who had not bowed the knee to Baal, 1 Reg. 19. 18. and a Remnant according to the Election of Grace under the Apostacy of the Jews, Rom. 11. 1, 5. 3. We should be exhorted to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace;
and earnestly desired a Reformation, as under the defection of the ten Tribes the Lord had seven thousand who had not bowed the knee to Baal, 1 Reg. 19. 18. and a Remnant according to the Election of Grace under the Apostasy of the jews, Rom. 11. 1, 5. 3. We should be exhorted to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace;
for our Saviour telleth us, that Satan is not divided against himself, Mat. 12. 26. We read of the Gates of hell, whereby we understand the united Powers and Counsels of the kingdom of Darkness ag•inst the Kingdom of Christ;
for our Saviour Telleth us, that Satan is not divided against himself, Mathew 12. 26. We read of the Gates of hell, whereby we understand the united Powers and Counsels of the Kingdom of Darkness ag•inst the Kingdom of christ;
if enemies unite to destroy the Church, should not we unite to preserve it? especially considering what a grave Historian noteth, That in the cause of Religion, every Subdivision is a strong Weapon in the hand of the contrary party.
if enemies unite to destroy the Church, should not we unite to preserve it? especially considering what a grave Historian notes, That in the cause of Religion, every Subdivision is a strong Weapon in the hand of the contrary party.
as in the natural, wherein whatsoever mangleth and separateth part from part, doth greatly weaken and deform the whole. They gratifie the common enemy;
as in the natural, wherein whatsoever mangleth and separateth part from part, does greatly weaken and deform the Whole. They gratify the Common enemy;
and therefore are reckoned by the Apostle amongst the Fruits of the flesh. If we examine the Rise and Original of many of the antient Heresies, whereby the Peace of the Church hath been torn and mangled, we shall find that some carnal End or other,
and Therefore Are reckoned by the Apostle among the Fruits of the Flesh. If we examine the Rise and Original of many of the ancient Heresies, whereby the Peace of the Church hath been torn and mangled, we shall find that Some carnal End or other,
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It was the speech of a graceless son to his mother, Transferam me in partem Donati, & bibam sanguinem tuum; as St. Austin saith, Mater omnium Haereticorum superbia. It is a very true speech of Baronius, ex Officina Sardanapali prodire consueverunt Haeresium sectatores.
It was the speech of a graceless son to his mother, Transferam me in partem Donati, & bibam sanguinem tuum; as Saint Austin Says, Mater omnium Haereticorum superbia. It is a very true speech of Baronius, ex Officina Sardanapali prodire consueverunt Heresium Sectators.
and this is a twofold necessity, Necessitas praecepti, because it is commanded, Have peace one with another, Mark 9. 50. Necessitas Medii, because Peace and Unity amongst brethren in the Church, is an excellent means to glorifie God, when with one mind and mouth we call upon him,
and this is a twofold necessity, Necessity Precepts, Because it is commanded, Have peace one with Another, Mark 9. 50. Necessity Medii, Because Peace and Unity among brothers in the Church, is an excellent means to Glorify God, when with one mind and Mouth we call upon him,
one the Spirit of Wisdom, another of Knowledge; one able to counsel, another to comfort; one to exhort, another to rebuke, what is wanting in one, is supplied by another;
one the Spirit of Wisdom, Another of Knowledge; one able to counsel, Another to Comfort; one to exhort, Another to rebuke, what is wanting in one, is supplied by Another;
we bear with the infirmities, sustain the burdens, and rejoyce in the comforts, mourn in the sorrows, distribute to the necessities, pray for the souls of one another;
we bear with the infirmities, sustain the burdens, and rejoice in the comforts, mourn in the sorrows, distribute to the necessities, pray for the Souls of one Another;
By this means the graces of the Church are more bright and resplendent, as the flame which ariseth out of united fewel, is much greater then that which each stick alone by it self doth render;
By this means the graces of the Church Are more bright and resplendent, as the flame which arises out of united fuel, is much greater then that which each stick alone by it self does render;
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and the place where his honor dwelleth, assembling themselves there together with one accord, because he hath promised that in every place where he recordeth his name, he will come unto them, and bless them:
and the place where his honour dwells, assembling themselves there together with one accord, Because he hath promised that in every place where he recordeth his name, he will come unto them, and bless them:
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Shave away the eye-brows only from the face, Quantillum decedit de corpore, quantum de pulchritudine, saith St. Austin, you much lessen the beauty, by so little lessening the body;
Shave away the eyebrows only from the face, Quantillum decedit de corpore, quantum de pulchritudine, Says Saint Austin, you much lessen the beauty, by so little lessening the body;
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8. Ab Evangelio, from the nature of the Gospel, which is called by the Apostle, a Gospel of Peace, whereby we are called unto peace; by the power whereof the rage of Lyons and Bears is calmed and subdued;
8. Ab Evangelio, from the nature of the Gospel, which is called by the Apostle, a Gospel of Peace, whereby we Are called unto peace; by the power whereof the rage of Lyons and Bears is calmed and subdued;
it is a presage of rain and storms, when Sheep run heads together, and certainly it bodeth no good unto the Church when the Sheep of Christ are at discord one with another.
it is a presage of rain and storms, when Sheep run Heads together, and Certainly it bodeth no good unto the Church when the Sheep of christ Are At discord one with Another.
but that ye be perfectly joyned together in the same mind, and in the same Judgement, And again, Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in Peace,
but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same Judgement, And again, Be perfect, be of good Comfort, be of one mind, live in Peace,
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if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and Mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same Love, being of one accord, of one mind.
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and mercies, fulfil you my joy, that you be like-minded, having the same Love, being of one accord, of one mind.
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Before I leave this seasonable and necessary Argument, let us in a few words consider, what is to be done in Differences of Judgement and Divisions of mind, to heal the breaches,
Before I leave this seasonable and necessary Argument, let us in a few words Consider, what is to be done in Differences of Judgement and Divisions of mind, to heal the Breaches,
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Religion hath its NONLATINALPHABET, things hard to be understood, as well as other Sciences. 3. There is in many men much weakness of Judgement, to make search and enquiry into these things,
Religion hath its, things hard to be understood, as well as other Sciences. 3. There is in many men much weakness of Judgement, to make search and enquiry into these things,
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they sleep while the enemy soweth Tares. 5. There is in many men a Levity, Lubricity and Discomposedness of mind whereby they are apt to be carried away with every wind of Doctrine, and out of Simplicity and Credulity to be wrought upon by the cunning of those who are skilful to deceive. 6. Some have itching ears, hearkning always after new things, whom Manna will not please without Quails, who have some particular mens persons in admiration, and give up themselves by a blind obedience and implicite Faith, into their hands, to be led by them into novel and singular Opinions. 7. Prevailing of Lust and domestical Interest, doth in many men darken their mind,
they sleep while the enemy Soweth Tares. 5. There is in many men a Levity, Lubricity and Discomposedness of mind whereby they Are apt to be carried away with every wind of Doctrine, and out of Simplicity and Credulity to be wrought upon by the cunning of those who Are skilful to deceive. 6. some have itching ears, Harkening always After new things, whom Manna will not please without Quails, who have Some particular men's Persons in admiration, and give up themselves by a blind Obedience and implicit Faith, into their hands, to be led by them into novel and singular Opinions. 7. Prevailing of Lust and domestical Interest, does in many men darken their mind,
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We find a contention between Paul and Barnabas, and between Paul and Peter; We find some for Paul, others for Apollo, and some for Cephas, and others for none of them all, but for Christ without them;
We find a contention between Paul and Barnabas, and between Paul and Peter; We find Some for Paul, Others for Apollo, and Some for Cephas, and Others for none of them all, but for christ without them;
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we find some building upon the foundation Silver and gold, and others Hay and stubble. We read of great differences between the Eastern and Western Churches, touching the Observation of Easter, and between the Roman and African Churches in the matter of Rebaptization; of many sharp Dissentions between sundry great and famous Bishops and Pastors of the antient Churches.
we find Some building upon the Foundation Silver and gold, and Others Hay and stubble. We read of great differences between the Eastern and Western Churches, touching the Observation of Easter, and between the Roman and African Churches in the matter of Rebaptization; of many sharp Dissensions between sundry great and famous Bishops and Pastors of the ancient Churches.
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2. Of Persons; Some are Seducers, who out of Pride, Enmity against the Doctrine which is according unto Godliness, carnal ends, desire of Advantage and Domination, do sow Tares in the Church,
2. Of Persons; some Are Seducers, who out of Pride, Enmity against the Doctrine which is according unto Godliness, carnal ends, desire of Advantage and Domination, do sow Tares in the Church,
Others are seduced people, who through Ignorance, Credulity, Simplicity, Facility and Flexibleness of Spirit, are led away captive by the cunning Craftiness of them who lie in wait to deceive.
Others Are seduced people, who through Ignorance, Credulity, Simplicity, Facility and Flexibleness of Spirit, Are led away captive by the cunning Craftiness of them who lie in wait to deceive.
neither monopolizing the priviledges of Saints, neither judging, or despising the other, neither holding any Error supinely, pertinaciously, uncharitably or factiously.
neither monopolizing the privileges of Saints, neither judging, or despising the other, neither holding any Error supinely, pertinaciously, uncharitably or factiously.
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Others are men of turbulent, seditious and tumultuating Dispositions, who love to kindle flames, to foment Divisions, to make Sides and Factions, that they may fish in troubled waters;
Others Are men of turbulent, seditious and Tumultuating Dispositions, who love to kindle flames, to foment Divisions, to make Sides and Factions, that they may Fish in troubled waters;
2. Though the Differences at first view be not so pernitious and dangerous, yet if it be evident that they be purposely sowed by men of turbulent and ungracious spirits, meerly to kindle flames, to foment Seditions, to lay the of perpetual Divisions or Commotions in Church or State, to gratifie the common enemy,
2. Though the Differences At First view be not so pernicious and dangerous, yet if it be evident that they be purposely sowed by men of turbulent and ungracious spirits, merely to kindle flames, to foment Seditions, to lay the of perpetual Divisions or Commotions in Church or State, to gratify the Common enemy,
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4. Where the Fundamentals of Religion are safe, and on all sides unanimously embraced, and the differences purely problematical, and such as do not at all endanger the Vitals and Essentials of Religion, mutual meekness, tenderness and forbearance are to be used, as amongst brethren and fellow-members.
4. Where the Fundamentals of Religion Are safe, and on all sides unanimously embraced, and the differences purely problematical, and such as do not At all endanger the Vitals and Essentials of Religion, mutual meekness, tenderness and forbearance Are to be used, as among brothers and Fellow members.
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We stop the mouths, prevent the Insultations, and take away the advantages, which the common adversary promiseth to himself by our differences and Dissentions.
We stop the mouths, prevent the Insultations, and take away the advantages, which the Common adversary promises to himself by our differences and Dissensions.
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out of this our Lord revealed to his Disciples the things which concerned himself; by this the Antients desired to have the Controversies in their times stated and decided.
out of this our Lord revealed to his Disciples the things which concerned himself; by this the Ancients desired to have the Controversies in their times stated and decided.
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And when any of them teach us to try Doctrines by Ecclesiastical Tradition, and the witness of the Church, they speak of Apostolical Churches, which Tertullian calleth Matrices & Originales, and not barely of the peremptory decision of some one or other present or particular Church;
And when any of them teach us to try Doctrines by Ecclesiastical Tradition, and the witness of the Church, they speak of Apostolical Churches, which Tertullian calls Matrices & Originals, and not barely of the peremptory decision of Some one or other present or particular Church;
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and because the Scripture hath told us, that Gods people shall be taught of him; therefore we must in our studying thereof, pray unto God with Job, That which I see not, teach thou me;
and Because the Scripture hath told us, that God's people shall be taught of him; Therefore we must in our studying thereof, pray unto God with Job, That which I see not, teach thou me;
2. To agree in the Fundamentals, in the mystery of Godliness, the Unity of the Faith, the Principles of Doctrine, the Rule by which we are all to walk, in the saving knowledge of God and Christ,
2. To agree in the Fundamentals, in the mystery of Godliness, the Unity of the Faith, the Principles of Doctrine, the Rule by which we Are all to walk, in the Saving knowledge of God and christ,
for Christian Doctrine is a Mystery of Godliness, and saving Knowledge, a knowledge which is according unto Godliness, and therefore the best way to find out that wherein we differ, is, to obey that wherein we agree;
for Christian Doctrine is a Mystery of Godliness, and Saving Knowledge, a knowledge which is according unto Godliness, and Therefore the best Way to find out that wherein we differ, is, to obey that wherein we agree;
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for as heavenly bodies, so heavenly minds are the proper subjects of Serenity and Tranquillity; Storms and Tempests are the Effects of earthly exhalations;
for as heavenly bodies, so heavenly minds Are the proper subject's of Serenity and Tranquillity; Storms and Tempests Are the Effects of earthly exhalations;
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Schisms and Divisions are from the flesh, and come from us as Men, not as Christians. As the reasonable Soul doth bind the parts of the body together in Unity;
Schisms and Divisions Are from the Flesh, and come from us as Men, not as Christians. As the reasonable Soul does bind the parts of the body together in Unity;
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to have our private Opinions and Problemes to our selves before God, rather then by our unseasonable venting of them, to scandalize and offend our brethen,
to have our private Opinions and Problems to our selves before God, rather then by our unseasonable venting of them, to scandalise and offend our brethren,
so opinionative, so contentious, so wedded to their own conceits, so impatient of dissent, that none can have Peace with them, who will not mancipate and render up their Reason and Judgement into their hands.
so opinionative, so contentious, so wedded to their own conceits, so impatient of dissent, that none can have Peace with them, who will not mancipate and render up their Reason and Judgement into their hands.
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yet we must hold it with a Spirit of Meekness. Meekness is the fittest disposition to receive truth; Receive, saith the Apost. with meekness the ingrafted Word;
yet we must hold it with a Spirit of Meekness. Meekness is the Fittest disposition to receive truth; Receive, Says the Apost. with meekness the ingrafted Word;
and in the managing of them, to retain Suavity and Ingenuity; not to infer without undeniable Evidence, odious and invidious consequences from those Doctrines of our brethren, which we our selves dislike;
and in the managing of them, to retain Suavity and Ingenuity; not to infer without undeniable Evidence, odious and invidious consequences from those Doctrines of our brothers, which we our selves dislike;
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It argues great want of Charity towards others, and of Humility in our selves, when by our perverse Disputings, we go about to charge such opinions upon others,
It argues great want of Charity towards Others, and of Humility in our selves, when by our perverse Disputings, we go about to charge such opinions upon Others,
I shall shut up all with one observation out of the Text more, which is this, That what Christ in the beginning of the verse did undertake, I will feed the flock of slaughter, in the latter end thereof he makes it good, I fed the flock. Christ never undertook more in a way of Office then what he finished, nor more in a way of Promise then what he performed. He undertook a difficult service, to feed his Church not only with his Doctrine but with his Blood; he had a Command and Commission to do it,
I shall shut up all with one observation out of the Text more, which is this, That what christ in the beginning of the verse did undertake, I will feed the flock of slaughter, in the latter end thereof he makes it good, I fed the flock. christ never undertook more in a Way of Office then what he finished, nor more in a Way of Promise then what he performed. He undertook a difficult service, to feed his Church not only with his Doctrine but with his Blood; he had a Command and Commission to do it,
And though it were so hard a duty, that his humane nature did shrink, and as it were draw back from it, Father, if it be possible, let this cup passe from me, yet he submitted his will to the will of his father,
And though it were so hard a duty, that his humane nature did shrink, and as it were draw back from it, Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me, yet he submitted his will to the will of his father,
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And in like manner what he undertakes to work in us, he will finish, as well as what he undertooke to work for us; he is as the Author, so the finisher of our faith;
And in like manner what he undertakes to work in us, he will finish, as well as what he undertook to work for us; he is as the Author, so the finisher of our faith;
There are works of his yet to do, to Gather the people of God that are scattered abroad, to destroy the idols utterly, to tread down Satan and death under our feet,
There Are works of his yet to do, to Gather the people of God that Are scattered abroad, to destroy the Idols utterly, to tread down Satan and death under our feet,
There are promises of his yet to be fullfilled, to come again and to receive us unto himself, to raise us up at the last day, to bring forth judgment unto victory.
There Are promises of his yet to be Fulfilled, to come again and to receive us unto himself, to raise us up At the last day, to bring forth judgement unto victory.
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and promises, should raise up their hearts to trust in him assuredly, for the accomplishment of those which are yet behind ( for he is yesterday, and to day,
and promises, should raise up their hearts to trust in him assuredly, for the accomplishment of those which Are yet behind (for he is yesterday, and to day,
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for this end he was manifested to destroy the works of the devil, and upon this Word I will Hope. This we may support our drooping and desponding hearts under, in any time of diffidence, and discomfort;
for this end he was manifested to destroy the works of the Devil, and upon this Word I will Hope. This we may support our drooping and desponding hearts under, in any time of diffidence, and discomfort;
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he hath saide he will abundantly pardon: therefore we may say, I beseech thee let the power of my Lord be great according as thou hast spoken ▪ He will performé the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham; his word is an invincible barre to all our fears. FINIS.
he hath said he will abundantly pardon: Therefore we may say, I beseech thee let the power of my Lord be great according as thou hast spoken ▪ He will performé the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham; his word is an invincible bar to all our fears. FINIS.
B. Jewels Defence. part 5. P. 505, 506, 507 Mo•nay of the Church. c. 10. p. 358. D. Crakenthorp against Spalat. c. 79. se. 3. c. 82. sect. 7. c. 85. sect. 1. B. White against Fisher. p. 107. B. Lawd Confer. sect. 21. p. 133, 142, 143 D. Chillingworth. c. •. sect. 30, 35, 38, 5•, 59, 74.
B. Jewels Defence. part 5. P. 505, 506, 507 Mo•nay of the Church. c. 10. p. 358. D. Crakenthorpe against Spalato. c. 79. se. 3. c. 82. sect. 7. c. 85. sect. 1. B. White against Fisher. p. 107. B. Lawd Confer. sect. 21. p. 133, 142, 143 D. chillingworth. c. •. sect. 30, 35, 38, 5•, 59, 74.
B. Morton Prot. Appeal. l. 4. c. 2. sect. 9. sect. 37, 38. B. Ushers Serm. on Eph. 4. 13. p. 7. B. White against Fisher. p. 106. B. Lawd Confer. sect. 21. p. 135. & sect. 25. p. 192. B. Bramhal Church of England defended. p. 13, 14, 66, 181, 367, 390. Chillingworth c. 5. s. 25, 31. 33 35, 40, 50, 51, 59, 62, 64, 65, 68, 69. 78, 106
B. Mortonum Prot. Appeal. l. 4. c. 2. sect. 9. sect. 37, 38. B. Ushers Sermon on Ephesians 4. 13. p. 7. B. White against Fisher. p. 106. B. Lawd Confer. sect. 21. p. 135. & sect. 25. p. 192. B. Bramhall Church of England defended. p. 13, 14, 66, 181, 367, 390. chillingworth c. 5. s. 25, 31. 33 35, 40, 50, 51, 59, 62, 64, 65, 68, 69. 78, 106
Jewels Defence p. 499. Mornay of the Church c. 10. Crakenth. c. 79 sect. 4. Morton. Appeal l. 4 c. 2. sect. 10. sect. 43. Gerard. Loc. de Eccles. sect. 180 B. Lawd. sect. 25 n. 18. p. 192. Chillingworth. sect. 32, 45, 47, 94.
Jewels Defence p. 499. Mornay of the Church c. 10. Crackenthorp. c. 79 sect. 4. Mortonum. Appeal l. 4 c. 2. sect. 10. sect. 43. Gerard. Loc. de Eccles. sect. 180 B. Lawd. sect. 25 n. 18. p. 192. chillingworth. sect. 32, 45, 47, 94.
Gerard ubi supra. sect. 179. B. Ushers Ser. p. 27, 31. Mornay of the Ch. c. 9. p. 324. c. 10 p 358. Crakenth. c 85. sect 2. Field of the Church. l. 3. c. 8, 12. & Appendix p 3. sect. 2. B Lawd Epist Dedicat. to the King. p. 16. Chilling. sect. 91. Carleton Consens. loc. de Scriptura. e. 1. pag. 9. 14. D. Jo. Whiteway, sect. 50.
Gerard ubi supra. sect. 179. B. Ushers Ser. p. 27, 31. Mornay of the Christ c. 9. p. 324. c. 10 p 358. Crackenthorp. c 85. sect 2. Field of the Church. l. 3. c. 8, 12. & Appendix p 3. sect. 2. B Lawd Epistle Dedicate to the King. p. 16. Chilling. sect. 91. Carleton Consens. loc. de Scripture. e. 1. page. 9. 14. D. John Whiteway, sect. 50.
Hist. of the Councel of Trent. p. 49. Hoc consilio Julianus inter Christianos dissidia fovebat ut minore negotio debell arentur, si prius bello inter se coaflictati fuissent. Baron. Ann. 392. sect. 285.
Hist. of the Council of Trent. p. 49. Hoc consilio Lulianus inter Christians Dissidia fovebat ut Lesser negotio debell arentur, si prius bello inter se coaflictati fuissent. Baron. Ann. 392. sect. 285.
Sicut multa gra•• un•• p•n•m consiciuat, & ex multis ra•emis unum vinum extrabitur, sic ex multis hominibus Christi corpus efficitur. Serm. 28. ad fatres in eremo apud Aug.
Sicut Multa gra•• un•• p•n•m consiciuat, & ex multis ra•emis Unum vinum extrabitur, sic ex multis hominibus Christ corpus efficitur. Sermon 28. ad fatres in eremo apud Aug.
Optatus contra Parmen. l. 5. Aug. Epist. 19. c. 1. ep. 48. & 112. contra ep. Parmen. l. 1. c. 2 c•nt. Lit. Petil. l. 2. c. 85. de Unitat. Eccles. c. 3. 6 17, 18, 19. in Ps. 2• Exposit. 2.
Optatus contra Parmen. l. 5. Aug. Epistle 19. c. 1. Epistle. 48. & 112. contra Epistle. Parmen. l. 1. c. 2 c•nt. Lit. Petil l. 2. c. 85. de Unitat. Eccles. c. 3. 6 17, 18, 19. in Ps. 2• Exposit. 2.
