We being taken from you for a short time, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire, chap. 2.17. Wherefore we would have come unto you once and again, I Paul especially, but Satan hindred us.
We being taken from you for a short time, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire, chap. 2.17. Wherefore we would have come unto you once and again, I Paul especially, but Satan hindered us.
He had put upon Saint Paul a necessity of staying where he was, to settle some unseasonable Disputes and Controversies with the Stoicks and Epicureans, rais'd by this great enemy of Souls, on purpose to divert the blessed Apostle from his charitable design towards the Thessalonians. When St. Paul found himself thus hindred, he sends Timothy with a Commission, in his name, to Visit his Thessalonians, to stablish his new Converts, to comfort them,
He had put upon Saint Paul a necessity of staying where he was, to settle Some unseasonable Disputes and Controversies with the Stoics and Epicureans, raised by this great enemy of Souls, on purpose to divert the blessed Apostle from his charitable Design towards the Thessalonians. When Saint Paul found himself thus hindered, he sends Timothy with a Commission, in his name, to Visit his Thessalonians, to establish his new Converts, to Comfort them,
and to know their faith, lest by some means the Tempter hath tempted you, and our labor be in vain, verse 5. When Timothy had finish'd his Visitation he returns to St. Paul, to give an account of his Enquiries and proceedings,
and to know their faith, lest by Some means the Tempter hath tempted you, and our labour be in vain, verse 5. When Timothy had finished his Visitation he returns to Saint Paul, to give an account of his Enquiries and proceedings,
at the hearing of this good report, St. Paul breaks out into this Rhetorical expression of his joy and contentment in the Message, Now we live, &c. I AM come hither on the very same errand, to know your Faith;
At the hearing of this good report, Saint Paul breaks out into this Rhetorical expression of his joy and contentment in the Message, Now we live, etc. I AM come hither on the very same errand, to know your Faith;
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and therefore could no longer forbear to come and know your Faith, and if I shall find you like these Thessalonians, strong and stedfast therein, I shall say with the same sincerity that the Apostle did, Now I live if you stand fast in the Lord.
and Therefore could no longer forbear to come and know your Faith, and if I shall find you like these Thessalonians, strong and steadfast therein, I shall say with the same sincerity that the Apostle did, Now I live if you stand fast in the Lord.
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AND that you may continue constant and stedfast in the holy Faith which our Lord hath delivered, I shall briefly and plainly set before you such rules and directions out of the holy Scriptures and ancient Writers,
AND that you may continue constant and steadfast in the holy Faith which our Lord hath Delivered, I shall briefly and plainly Set before you such rules and directions out of the holy Scriptures and ancient Writers,
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I. RULE, Is to make a serious and hearty Resolution of Believing and adhering to this Christian Faith, whatsoever it may cost. This is that which our Saviour advises, Luk. 14.28.
I. RULE, Is to make a serious and hearty Resolution of Believing and adhering to this Christian Faith, whatsoever it may cost. This is that which our Saviour advises, Luk. 14.28.
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whether he hath sufficient to finish it, lest happily after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold him, begin to mock him.
whither he hath sufficient to finish it, lest happily After he hath laid the Foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold him, begin to mock him.
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It will be no less ridiculous for any man to profess himself a Disciple of Christ and his holy doctrine, that doth not first consider the cost he may be at,
It will be no less ridiculous for any man to profess himself a Disciple of christ and his holy Doctrine, that does not First Consider the cost he may be At,
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Let no man so far mistake our Lord, as to think that he teaches disobedience to Parents, whose first commandment with promise, is, Honor thy father and mother;
Let no man so Far mistake our Lord, as to think that he Teaches disobedience to Parents, whose First Commandment with promise, is, Honour thy father and mother;
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or that he teaches us to hate our children, who by his Apostle St. Paul tells us that they are worse than Infidels, who provide not for their family, 1 Tim. 5.8. or that he teaches us to hate our selves, who hath summed up his Commandments into these two grand precepts, Love God above all, and thy neighbour as thy self, St. Mat. 22.40. St. Lukes phrase of hating father and mother, &c. is best expounded by St. Mat. 10.37. He that loves father and mother more than me.
or that he Teaches us to hate our children, who by his Apostle Saint Paul tells us that they Are Worse than Infidels, who provide not for their family, 1 Tim. 5.8. or that he Teaches us to hate our selves, who hath summed up his commandments into these two grand Precepts, Love God above all, and thy neighbour as thy self, Saint Mathew 22.40. Saint Lukes phrase of hating father and mother, etc. is best expounded by Saint Mathew 10.37. He that loves father and mother more than me.
The sincere Resolution of preferring God and his holy Truth before all worldly advantages, is that which makes the honest and good heart, which affords depth of earth for the Seed of Gods Word to root in,
The sincere Resolution of preferring God and his holy Truth before all worldly advantages, is that which makes the honest and good heart, which affords depth of earth for the Seed of God's Word to root in,
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and bring forth fruit to life eternal, St. Luk. 8.15. Let us therefore retire to our closets and frequently renew this honest purpose and resolution, especially when we come to the holy Eucharist, that we may get it seal'd and confirmed there by the Grace of the holy Spirit;
and bring forth fruit to life Eternal, Saint Luk. 8.15. Let us Therefore retire to our closets and frequently renew this honest purpose and resolution, especially when we come to the holy Eucharist, that we may get it sealed and confirmed there by the Grace of the holy Spirit;
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though we sell all that we have to purchase it, St. Mat. 13.46. THIS resolution will not continue stedfast, unless we purge out of our hearts all such violent lusts and passions, as will ravish our Wills from the holy Faith which we have believed;
though we fell all that we have to purchase it, Saint Mathew 13.46. THIS resolution will not continue steadfast, unless we purge out of our hearts all such violent Lustiest and passion, as will ravish our Wills from the holy Faith which we have believed;
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1. THE inordinate love of this present world, this made Demas forsake St. Paul, after he had been a long time his fellow-laborer in the preaching of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4.10.
1. THE inordinate love of this present world, this made Demas forsake Saint Paul, After he had been a long time his fellow-laborer in the preaching of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4.10.
if we have hearts exercised with covetous designs, we shall certainly forsake the right way as Balaam did for the wages of unrighteousness, 2 Pet. 2.14. 2. AMBITION and Vain-glory, Diotrephes who loves to have the pre-eminence, receives not the Apostles nor their doctrine, Jo. ep. 3. Nay slights their doctrine, vilifies their persons, prating against them with malicious words, vers. 10. and all this, to get himself a name and esteem amongst the credulous vulgar.
if we have hearts exercised with covetous designs, we shall Certainly forsake the right Way as balaam did for the wages of unrighteousness, 2 Pet. 2.14. 2. AMBITION and Vainglory, Diotrephes who loves to have the preeminence, receives not the Apostles nor their Doctrine, John Epistle. 3. Nay slights their Doctrine, vilifies their Persons, prating against them with malicious words, vers. 10. and all this, to get himself a name and esteem among the credulous Vulgar.
then they broacht new Doctrines, and invented new Disciplines to draw parties after them of the weaker sort, that they might be in a Faction, what they could not be in the Church, Chiefs and Leaders.
then they broached new Doctrines, and invented new Disciplines to draw parties After them of the Weaker sort, that they might be in a Faction, what they could not be in the Church, Chiefs and Leaders.
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Nor doth this Ambition appear only in the Leaders, but every little member of the most ridiculous Sect is swoln with the same tumorous vain-glory, each party affecting to be call'd the Godly.
Nor does this Ambition appear only in the Leaders, but every little member of the most ridiculous Sect is swollen with the same tumorous vainglory, each party affecting to be called the Godly.
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How can ye believe, receiving or catching at Glory one of another, Joh. 5.44. When the Teachers court the people, and they again the Teachers for applause and reputation,
How can you believe, receiving or catching At Glory one of Another, John 5.44. When the Teachers court the people, and they again the Teachers for applause and reputation,
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Besides, no man can hope to stand stedfast in the Faith, without the assistance of Gods grace, who resists the proud and gives his grace only to the Humble, Jam. 4.6. if we will be constant Disciples of Christ we must be like him, lowly in Spirit, Mat. 11.29. 3. THERE is in our nature a softness or tenderness that is apt to betray our constancy.
Beside, no man can hope to stand steadfast in the Faith, without the assistance of God's grace, who resists the proud and gives his grace only to the Humble, Jam. 4.6. if we will be constant Disciples of christ we must be like him, lowly in Spirit, Mathew 11.29. 3. THERE is in our nature a softness or tenderness that is apt to betray our constancy.
As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, NONLATINALPHABET, that would appear with a fair face without a skar, renounce their Christianity and turn Jews;
As many as desire to make a fair show in the Flesh,, that would appear with a fair face without a skar, renounce their Christianity and turn jews;
only lest they should suffer persecution for the Cross of Christ, Gal. 6.12. This tenderness made the Apostles, St. Peter and all, once forsake their Lord;
only lest they should suffer persecution for the Cross of christ, Gal. 6.12. This tenderness made the Apostles, Saint Peter and all, once forsake their Lord;
when God be thankt, there is no present danger of suffering persecution for the Faith of Christ, it being now defended by the Defender of the Faith; but though Confessors of the Faith and Doctrine of our Lord be not persecuted by the sword of Authority, it is, at least some part of it, curstly persecuted by the spears and arrows,
when God be thanked, there is no present danger of suffering persecution for the Faith of christ, it being now defended by the Defender of the Faith; but though Confessors of the Faith and Doctrine of our Lord be not persecuted by the sword of authority, it is, At least Some part of it, curstly persecuted by the spears and arrows,
To instance in a few particulars, let any man preach or practise Decency and Order in the Service and Worship of God, which is a direct command in Christs holy Doctrine, 1 Cor. 14.10. Let him preach or practise Loyalty and Obedience to the King and his Laws, which is part of the same holy doctrine, Rom. 13.5. 1 Pet. 2.13. Let him preach or practise obedience to the Church, according to our Lords direction, Mat. 18.17.
To instance in a few particulars, let any man preach or practise Decency and Order in the Service and Worship of God, which is a Direct command in Christ holy Doctrine, 1 Cor. 14.10. Let him preach or practise Loyalty and obedience to the King and his Laws, which is part of the same holy Doctrine, Rom. 13.5. 1 Pet. 2.13. Let him preach or practise Obedience to the Church, according to our lords direction, Mathew 18.17.
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it is not amiss to remember, what the Holy Ghost hath observed for our instruction in St. Peter, that soon after he drew back and followed at a distance, he forsook,
it is not amiss to Remember, what the Holy Ghost hath observed for our instruction in Saint Peter, that soon After he drew back and followed At a distance, he forsook,
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unless we indeavour to harden our faces and strengthen our foreheads against all such fear of the looks or tongues of men, Ezek. 3.8,9. 4. AS there is a tenderness, so there is a fickleness and love of change in our corrupted nature;
unless we endeavour to harden our faces and strengthen our foreheads against all such Fear of the looks or tongues of men, Ezekiel 3.8,9. 4. AS there is a tenderness, so there is a fickleness and love of change in our corrupted nature;
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since the holy Faith and Christian truth is like Jesus Christ who taught it, the same yesterday and to day, the same for ever, Heb. 13. Let us labor therefore to correct this childishness, to quit our selves like men,
since the holy Faith and Christian truth is like jesus christ who taught it, the same yesterday and to day, the same for ever, Hebrew 13. Let us labour Therefore to correct this childishness, to quit our selves like men,
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and earnestly contend for that Faith which was once and but once delivered, Jude 3. By the means aforesaid we may, by Gods grace, secure our selves against our selves, that our own hearts shall not mislead us;
and earnestly contend for that Faith which was once and but once Delivered, U^de 3. By the means aforesaid we may, by God's grace, secure our selves against our selves, that our own hearts shall not mislead us;
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but though our hearts be sincere, our understandings may be weak, and we may be daily in danger of being seduced by the various arts and subtilties of cunning and busie seducers, who lie in wait to deceive;
but though our hearts be sincere, our understandings may be weak, and we may be daily in danger of being seduced by the various arts and subtleties of cunning and busy seducers, who lie in wait to deceive;
What danger can be greater? This cruel and malicious design they hide and cover under Sheeps clothing, soft and fair pretences of meekness and humility, professors of extraordinary holiness, great care of souls, singular love of Gods glory, to which they add good words;
What danger can be greater? This cruel and malicious Design they hide and cover under Sheep clothing, soft and fair pretences of meekness and humility, professors of extraordinary holiness, great care of Souls, singular love of God's glory, to which they add good words;
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kind and flattering speeches, Rom. 16.18. and (which is the master piece of cunning) they promise them liberty, 2 Pet. 2.19. Simon Magus, Basilides, Carpocrates of old, taught their Disciples to live as they listed, and to do whatsoever they pleased;
kind and flattering Speeches, Rom. 16.18. and (which is the master piece of cunning) they promise them liberty, 2 Pet. 2.19. Simon Magus, Basilides, Carpocrates of old, taught their Disciples to live as they listed, and to do whatsoever they pleased;
this sweet promise of liberty, or rather licenciousness being the most catching argument in the world to entice itching ears and lustful hearts to their party.
this sweet promise of liberty, or rather licentiousness being the most catching argument in the world to entice itching ears and lustful hearts to their party.
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it behoves us very much to remember our Lords Caution, Beware of false Prophets. But how shall we discern them to be such? Their inward designs we cannot see,
it behoves us very much to Remember our lords Caution, Beware of false prophets. But how shall we discern them to be such? Their inward designs we cannot see,
When you see some creeping into houses, and instilling doctrines into the weaker sort; by this you have just cause to suspect them for false Teachers, 2 Tim. 3.6. of this sort are they which creep into houses, from such turn away.
When you see Some creeping into houses, and instilling doctrines into the Weaker sort; by this you have just cause to suspect them for false Teachers, 2 Tim. 3.6. of this sort Are they which creep into houses, from such turn away.
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There shall be false Teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable doctrines, 2 Pet. 2.1. when they who offer themselves to be your Teachers, shall forsake the lawful and publick assemblies established by just authority in the houses of prayer, by this fruit you may know them.
There shall be false Teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable doctrines, 2 Pet. 2.1. when they who offer themselves to be your Teachers, shall forsake the lawful and public assemblies established by just Authority in the houses of prayer, by this fruit you may know them.
Beloved remember the words which were spoken before of the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, How that they told you there should be in the last time Mockers or Deceivers, Jude 17, 18. These be they who separate themselves;
beloved Remember the words which were spoken before of the Apostles of our Lord jesus christ, How that they told you there should be in the last time Mockers or Deceivers, U^de 17, 18. These be they who separate themselves;
but there is one Character or mark by which you shall undoubtedly know them, St. Paul, St. Peter, St. Jude, and all tell us for certain, those are false Teachers, by all means to be avoided, who despise Government, and speak evil of dignities;
but there is one Character or mark by which you shall undoubtedly know them, Saint Paul, Saint Peter, Saint U^de, and all tell us for certain, those Are false Teachers, by all means to be avoided, who despise Government, and speak evil of dignities;
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when therefore you hear any Teachers blaspheming and reviling their Governors Civil or Ecclesiastical, when you see them contemning their Laws, confronting their Authority, refusing to come at Moses and Aarons call, to the Assemblies appointed by their Laws;
when Therefore you hear any Teachers blaspheming and reviling their Governors Civil or Ecclesiastical, when you see them contemning their Laws, confronting their authority, refusing to come At Moses and Aaron's call, to the Assemblies appointed by their Laws;
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and the Gathering Congregations against them, vers. 19. And certainly to gather Congregations contrary to the Laws and commands of Moses and Aaron, is to gather against THEM, for it is the Authority that makes the King and the Priest;
and the Gathering Congregations against them, vers. 19. And Certainly to gather Congregations contrary to the Laws and commands of Moses and Aaron, is to gather against THEM, for it is the authority that makes the King and the Priest;
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Moses and Aaron so sacred that no man must rise against them, when therefore you see or hear any so gathering Congregations contrary to the Laws; Depart from them;
Moses and Aaron so sacred that no man must rise against them, when Therefore you see or hear any so gathering Congregations contrary to the Laws; Depart from them;
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III. OBEY your spiritual Guides, and submit your selves to their conduct and direction, Heb. 13.17. This Rule is given us to this very purpose, that we may stand fast in the faith.
III. OBEY your spiritual Guides, and submit your selves to their conduct and direction, Hebrew 13.17. This Rule is given us to this very purpose, that we may stand fast in the faith.
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Almighty God in infinite goodness to man, knowing the weakness of the peoples understanding, together with the want of time and means for the study of Truth, hath provided some Pastors and Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints,
Almighty God in infinite Goodness to man, knowing the weakness of the peoples understanding, together with the want of time and means for the study of Truth, hath provided Some Pastors and Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints,
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and cunning craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, Vers. 14. God hath you see appointed you Pastors and Teachers to keep you from being deceived by false Teachers,
and cunning craftiness of men, whereby they lie in wait to deceive, Vers. 14. God hath you see appointed you Pastors and Teachers to keep you from being deceived by false Teachers,
Which is a greater and surer evidence then any man can have of his natural Parent, whom you cannot otherwise know then by the common repute of the neighbourhood,
Which is a greater and Surer evidence then any man can have of his natural Parent, whom you cannot otherwise know then by the Common repute of the neighbourhood,
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and given you a greater evidence and assurance of their authority over you. TO the second scruple I answer, that I assert no Infallibility in your Spiritual Guides.
and given you a greater evidence and assurance of their Authority over you. TO the second scruple I answer, that I assert no Infallibility in your Spiritual Guides.
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And may not those be such, whom you heap to your selves, and so willingly run after? Those who are set over you, are restrain'd by the Laws, and accountable to their Superiors,
And may not those be such, whom you heap to your selves, and so willingly run After? Those who Are Set over you, Are restrained by the Laws, and accountable to their Superiors,
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as they who by false doctrines make parties to their no small advantage. Besides, God always assists his own Institutions, and blesses his own appointments.
as they who by false doctrines make parties to their no small advantage. Beside, God always assists his own Institutions, and Blesses his own appointments.
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God hath forewarned you to avoid strangers, to heap to your selves Teachers, 2 Tim. 4.3. and who can reasonably expect Gods assistance in Disobedience? It is just with him to suffer us to be deceived by those whom he hath warned us to avoid;
God hath forewarned you to avoid Strangers, to heap to your selves Teachers, 2 Tim. 4.3. and who can reasonably expect God's assistance in Disobedience? It is just with him to suffer us to be deceived by those whom he hath warned us to avoid;
It is an old observation and daily experience confirms it, that false Teachers use to build their doctrines upon some few hard and obscure texts, that under the colour of the holy text they may obtrude upon their unwary Disciples, their own pernicious Glosses, Interpretations and inferences;
It is an old observation and daily experience confirms it, that false Teachers use to built their doctrines upon Some few hard and Obscure texts, that under the colour of the holy text they may obtrude upon their unwary Disciples, their own pernicious Glosses, Interpretations and inferences;
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but when the sober and wary Chrian grounds his belief upon the evident Texts which are so plain that they cannot be more plainly expressed or interpreted, he relies undoubtedly upon Gods own word who cannot deceive or be deceived.
but when the Sobrium and wary Christian grounds his belief upon the evident Texts which Are so plain that they cannot be more plainly expressed or interpreted, he relies undoubtedly upon God's own word who cannot deceive or be deceived.
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Guard your faith against their crafty insinuations of Rebellion by pretence of obscure Scriptures, by such plain Texts as these, Let every Soul be subject to the higher powers, to him that bears the fword not only for wrath but also for conscience sake,
Guard your faith against their crafty insinuations of Rebellion by pretence of Obscure Scriptures, by such plain Texts as these, Let every Soul be Subject to the higher Powers, to him that bears the fword not only for wrath but also for conscience sake,
whether it be to the King as Supreme, or unto Governors, who are sent by him, 1 Pet. 2.13. which are words as plain as can be spoken, and cannot admit of any other interpretation.
whither it be to the King as Supreme, or unto Governors, who Are sent by him, 1 Pet. 2.13. which Are words as plain as can be spoken, and cannot admit of any other Interpretation.
These are enough to secure you against the damnable doctrine of Rebellion, and against contempt of the Church and Schismatical separation from her Communion;
These Are enough to secure you against the damnable Doctrine of Rebellion, and against contempt of the Church and Schismatical separation from her Communion;
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Keep the unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace, Eph. 4.3. Not forsaking the publick assembling of our selves, Heb. 10.25. according to the commands of those who are our Governors, Heb. 13.17.
Keep the unity of the Spirit in the Bound of Peace, Ephesians 4.3. Not forsaking the public assembling of our selves, Hebrew 10.25. according to the commands of those who Are our Governors, Hebrew 13.17.
THIS Rule is certain, but perhaps not large enough to secure us from all damnable Errors, there being some such, which may not seem flat contrary to the express words of Scripture;
THIS Rule is certain, but perhaps not large enough to secure us from all damnable Errors, there being Some such, which may not seem flat contrary to the express words of Scripture;
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2. KEEP stedfast in the Faith of all such Truths as the Catholick Apostolick Church hath believed and delivered as necessary, and believe not your particular Guide,
2. KEEP steadfast in the Faith of all such Truths as the Catholic Apostolic Church hath believed and Delivered as necessary, and believe not your particular Guide,
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when he teaches contrary to these. The Church is the ground and pillar of Truth, 1 Tim. 3.5. into her bosome and Registry, the Apostles committed all necessary Truths as our Lord commanded them, Mat. 28.19,20. Go teach all Nations to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, they knew their Lords Commands and were true to their trust in teaching them accordingly.
when he Teaches contrary to these. The Church is the ground and pillar of Truth, 1 Tim. 3.5. into her bosom and Registry, the Apostles committed all necessary Truths as our Lord commanded them, Mathew 28.19,20. Go teach all nations to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, they knew their lords Commands and were true to their trust in teaching them accordingly.
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and not be carried about with every winde of strange or forein doctrine, Heb. 13.9. These necessary truths, committed by the Apostles to the Churches of their own plantation, God hath promised, Mat. 28.20. should be delivered down through all succession to the end of the world, Lo I am with you (namely in the teaching all that I have commanded) to the end of the world.
and not be carried about with every wind of strange or foreign Doctrine, Hebrew 13.9. These necessary truths, committed by the Apostles to the Churches of their own plantation, God hath promised, Mathew 28.20. should be Delivered down through all succession to the end of the world, Lo I am with you (namely in the teaching all that I have commanded) to the end of the world.
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What therefore hath been constantly delivered and believed as commands of Christ, by the general Testimony of the universal Church in all ages, ought to be firmly believed;
What Therefore hath been constantly Delivered and believed as commands of christ, by the general Testimony of the universal Church in all ages, ought to be firmly believed;
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and why should we not be satisfied with the same Testimony of all other necessary Truths? But how shall the people be able to know which Truths are so generally delivered from the first ages till now;
and why should we not be satisfied with the same Testimony of all other necessary Truths? But how shall the people be able to know which Truths Are so generally Delivered from the First ages till now;
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I ANSWER, you may finde and know these necessary truths, by the publick doctrine of our own Church, delivered in her Liturgy and Articles of Religion, by the unanimous consent of all your spiritual Guides. Acquaint your selves throughly with that publick doctrine and adhere to that,
I ANSWER, you may find and know these necessary truths, by the public Doctrine of our own Church, Delivered in her Liturgy and Articles of Religion, by the unanimous consent of all your spiritual Guides. Acquaint your selves thoroughly with that public Doctrine and adhere to that,
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but that all should come to the knowledge of the Truth, 1 Tim. 2.4. He will certainly preserve you from all damnable Errors, and keep you stedfast in the holy Faith;
but that all should come to the knowledge of the Truth, 1 Tim. 2.4. He will Certainly preserve you from all damnable Errors, and keep you steadfast in the holy Faith;
