Sound considerations for tender consciencies wherein is shewed their obligation to hold close union and communion with the Church of England and their fellow members in it, and not to forsake the publick assemblies thereof. In several sermons preached, upon I Cor.1.10 and Heb.10.25. By Joseph Briggs M.A. vic. of Kirkburton, in Yorkshire
•t ye all speak the same thing, and that •tre be no divisions amongst you: but that •e perfectly joyned together in the same •nd, and in the same judgement.
•t you all speak the same thing, and that •tre be no divisions among you: but that •e perfectly joined together in the same •nd, and in the same judgement.
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•T is a sound and useful observation, that Mr. Baxter makes in his Cure of Church-Divisions. There is in many stians (alas) a strange partiality in •r apprehensions of good and evil.
•T is a found and useful observation, that Mr. Baxter makes in his Cure of Church divisions. There is in many stians (alas) a strange partiality in •r apprehensions of good and evil.
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and on the contrary some sins they fear with very very great tenderness, when their Teachers can scarce make their Consciences take any notice of others, as great and damnable.
and on the contrary Some Sins they Fear with very very great tenderness, when their Teachers can scarce make their Consciences take any notice of Others, as great and damnable.
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and the necessity of a serious, spiritual righteousness, and Christian love and meekness, and forbearance, is a very difficult, almost impossible thing.
and the necessity of a serious, spiritual righteousness, and Christian love and meekness, and forbearance, is a very difficult, almost impossible thing.
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So that one cryed, I am for Paul, another I am for Apollo, and a third I am for Cephas; therefore to make way for a sharp reproof hereof, the Apostle brings in this grave obtestation in the text.
So that one cried, I am for Paul, Another I am for Apollo, and a third I am for Cephas; Therefore to make Way for a sharp reproof hereof, the Apostle brings in this grave obtestation in the text.
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The Apostle was deeply sensible of the evil of divisions, and therefore is strangely, and more than ordinarily importunate in this Exhortation, ushering it in with manifold obtestations.
The Apostle was deeply sensible of the evil of divisions, and Therefore is strangely, and more than ordinarily importunate in this Exhortation, ushering it in with manifold obtestations.
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if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any compassion and mercy, fulfil my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any compassion and mercy, fulfil my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
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Ephes. 4.1, I the Prisoner of the Lord beseech you that you walk worthy of that vocation wherewith you are called, with all lowlyness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4.1, I the Prisoner of the Lord beseech you that you walk worthy of that vocation wherewith you Are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one Another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace.
But to name no more, this in the Text is full enough, Now I beseech you Brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, &c. that there be no divisions among you.
But to name no more, this in the Text is full enough, Now I beseech you Brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same thing, etc. that there be no divisions among you.
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1. To propound the Exhortation, I need not at all insist upon the words, they are so plain and intelligible in themselves, that being read, they may as easily be understood;
1. To propound the Exhortation, I need not At all insist upon the words, they Are so plain and intelligible in themselves, that being read, they may as Easily be understood;
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An universal accord amongst them is to be endeavoured, so far as is possible in judgment, affection and action, this is the sum and substance of the Text.
an universal accord among them is to be endeavoured, so Far as is possible in judgement, affection and actium, this is the sum and substance of the Text.
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It is a thing much to be desired, and by all good means to be endeavoured, that (according to our Churches prayer) God would give to all Nations, Unity, Peace,
It is a thing much to be desired, and by all good means to be endeavoured, that (according to our Churches prayer) God would give to all nations, Unity, Peace,
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and Concord, but especially that all, that do profess his holy Name, may also agree in the truth of his holy Word, at least, in the main and most substantial truths thereof,
and Concord, but especially that all, that do profess his holy Name, may also agree in the truth of his holy Word, At least, in the main and most substantial truths thereof,
Desired it must be, but hoped for it cannot be, that in the Church of God there should be no noise of Axes and Hammers, no difference in judgements and conceits.
Desired it must be, but hoped for it cannot be, that in the Church of God there should be no noise of Axes and Hammers, no difference in Judgments and conceits.
by reason of that pride that naturally aboundeth in us, being self-willed and turbulent; for the heart of Man is a sowre piece of clay, woundrous stubborn and churlish,
by reason of that pride that naturally Aboundeth in us, being self-willed and turbulent; for the heart of Man is a sour piece of clay, wondrous stubborn and churlish,
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so that the best man is not able to take down his own pride sufficiently: there is more ado with this one Viper, than with all our other corruptions besides;
so that the best man is not able to take down his own pride sufficiently: there is more ado with this one Viper, than with all our other corruptions beside;
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and all those wars and fightings without us, what are they but the scum of this pot that boyles within us, the ebullitions of our lusts that war in our members .
and all those wars and fightings without us, what Are they but the scum of this pot that boils within us, the ebullitions of our Lustiest that war in our members.
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While there is then corruptions in our natures, narrowness in our faculties, sleepiness in our eyes, difficulty in our profession, cunning in our enemies, NONLATINALPHABET hard things in the Scriptures,
While there is then corruptions in our nature's, narrowness in our faculties, sleepiness in our eyes, difficulty in our profession, cunning in our enemies, hard things in the Scriptures,
All our comfort then is that the time will come, (but we must not look for it while the World lasteth) when the Son of Man will cause to be gathered out of his Kingdome NONLATINALPHABET all things that offend,
All our Comfort then is that the time will come, (but we must not look for it while the World lasteth) when the Son of Man will cause to be gathered out of his Kingdom all things that offend,
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or that minister occasion of stumbling or contention, Mat. 13.41. but in the mean time sinite crescere, let both grow together unto the harvest, must have place, ver. 30. in this hard necessity therefore, seeing for the present it cannot be hoped for, there should be such a consonancy and unity of judgement amongst all men;
or that minister occasion of stumbling or contention, Mathew 13.41. but in the mean time Finite crescere, let both grow together unto the harvest, must have place, ver. 30. in this hard necessity Therefore, seeing for the present it cannot be hoped for, there should be such a consonancy and unity of judgement among all men;
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but that in many things, and those sometimes of great importance, they may and must dissent one from another unto the worlds end, I say, in this hard necessity, that the first evil cannot be avoided, our wisedome must be to prefer the second, that where there is not perfection, yet there may be peace;
but that in many things, and those sometime of great importance, they may and must dissent one from Another unto the world's end, I say, in this hard necessity, that the First evil cannot be avoided, our Wisdom must be to prefer the second, that where there is not perfection, yet there may be peace;
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good heed must be taken, least by the cunning of Satan, (who is very forward and expert to work upon such advantages) dissention of judgements break not out into dissentions of hearts:
good heed must be taken, lest by the cunning of Satan, (who is very forward and expert to work upon such advantages) dissension of Judgments break not out into dissensions of hearts:
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It should be the great care of Christians, instead of desiring to find occasions of cavils to separate from their brethren, saying I am holier than thou, by all means, to preserve as much as in them lies, in their several places and stations, the unity of Faith and Love, by which onely we are known to be Christs Disciples.
It should be the great care of Christians, instead of desiring to find occasions of cavils to separate from their brothers, saying I am Holier than thou, by all means, to preserve as much as in them lies, in their several places and stations, the unity of Faith and Love, by which only we Are known to be Christ Disciples.
You see the Disciples of Christ, when they were waiting for the descent of the Holy Ghost upon them, according to the promise of Christ they were NONLATINALPHABET with one accord in one place.
You see the Disciples of christ, when they were waiting for the descent of the Holy Ghost upon them, according to the promise of christ they were with one accord in one place.
not but that the rest are his Commandments too, but this is peculiarly, declared by his mouth, written in his blood, Walk in love as Christ hath loved you .
not but that the rest Are his commandments too, but this is peculiarly, declared by his Mouth, written in his blood, Walk in love as christ hath loved you.
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3. There is a third thing in the Exhortation, even uniformity in actions, this seems to be properly in the very letter of the Text, that you all speak the same things, for that we may do so, three things seem essentially necessary thereunto.
3. There is a third thing in the Exhortation, even uniformity in actions, this seems to be properly in the very Letter of the Text, that you all speak the same things, for that we may do so, three things seem essentially necessary thereunto.
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of one Government both in Church and State to prevent division. Where there is an Anarchy or no Government, confusion must needs follow among the members.
of one Government both in Church and State to prevent division. Where there is an Anarchy or no Government, confusion must needs follow among the members.
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as it was in Israel, when Jeroboam set up a faction against the House of David , for the transgressions, and consequently for the punishments thereof, many are the Princes thereof .
as it was in Israel, when Jeroboam Set up a faction against the House of David, for the transgressions, and consequently for the punishments thereof, many Are the Princes thereof.
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Subordinate, even according to the Scriptures, the rules, and canons, and Customes of the Church, without a due respect to both these rules in their right places, it is impossible Christians should speak all the same things,
Subordinate, even according to the Scriptures, the rules, and Canonas, and Customs of the Church, without a due respect to both these rules in their right places, it is impossible Christians should speak all the same things,
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I dare assert, and think it not difficult to maintain by the Scriptures, as well as clear reason, that there is an obligation upon the members of that Church in which they were born, baptised and bred up, to submit unto,
I Dare assert, and think it not difficult to maintain by the Scriptures, as well as clear reason, that there is an obligation upon the members of that Church in which they were born, baptised and bred up, to submit unto,
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There is much in that argument of the Apostle to confirm the sober-minded herein. If any man be contentious, we have no such custome, neither the Churches of God:
There is much in that argument of the Apostle to confirm the sober-minded herein. If any man be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the Churches of God:
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and to condemn or disobey them upon remote consequences and weak deductions, though it be from Scripture-Texts, can ne'r be excused of rashness and unrighteousness.
and to condemn or disobey them upon remote consequences and weak deductions, though it be from Scripture-Texts, can never be excused of rashness and unrighteousness.
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and needless stumbling blocks, laid in our way by the Troublers of Israel. The safest way is obedience, which also is absolutely necessary among Christians, that they may speak the same things,
and needless stumbling blocks, laid in our Way by the Troublers of Israel. The Safest Way is Obedience, which also is absolutely necessary among Christians, that they may speak the same things,
3. More particularly still to this end, that as Christian Brethren ye may speak the same things without divisions, it is necessary that ye all joyn in the same form of prayer, praise, and manner of worshipping God.
3. More particularly still to this end, that as Christian Brothers you may speak the same things without divisions, it is necessary that you all join in the same from of prayer, praise, and manner of worshipping God.
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And the Holy Ghost in the Acts mentions this Uniformity in the Churches Infancy, and time of her first love, to be one chief cause of its prospering and inlarging, Acts 4.24. The multitude of Believers lifted up their voice in praises with one accord.
And the Holy Ghost in the Acts mentions this Uniformity in the Churches Infancy, and time of her First love, to be one chief cause of its prospering and enlarging, Acts 4.24. The multitude of Believers lifted up their voice in praises with one accord.
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The people with one accord gave heed to the things that Philip spake: And its a great part of the blessedness of the heavenly Jerusalem, that the Elders sing with one voice unto the Lord.
The people with one accord gave heed to the things that Philip spoke: And its a great part of the blessedness of the heavenly Jerusalem, that the Elders sing with one voice unto the Lord.
and if all of them should be so wilful, as without yielding to the rest, to scrape on his Tune as loud as he could, what a hideous hateful noise may you imagine would such a mess of Musick be? no less odious to God,
and if all of them should be so wilful, as without yielding to the rest, to scrape on his Tune as loud as he could, what a hideous hateful noise may you imagine would such a mess of Music be? no less odious to God,
and equally grievous to every godly man it is, when such Vices as these are heard in the Church of God, I am of Paul, and I of Cephas, and I of Apollo:
and equally grievous to every godly man it is, when such Vices as these Are herd in the Church of God, I am of Paul, and I of Cephas, and I of Apollo:
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or others waywardness) attain to the full perfection hereof, yet pulchrum erit in secundis tertiis ve, it will be our comfort and commendation to labour and attain so much after it as possibly we can;
or Others waywardness) attain to the full perfection hereof, yet Pulchrum erit in secundis tertiis ve, it will be our Comfort and commendation to labour and attain so much After it as possibly we can;
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and therefore nevertheless whereunto we have attained, let us mind the same things. Let us labour after this unity of judgment, affection, and action.
and Therefore nevertheless whereunto we have attained, let us mind the same things. Let us labour After this unity of judgement, affection, and actium.
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To quicken you hereunto (this being so needful a duty, and we all so dull unto it) let me offer these following forceable Motives to your serious consideration.
To quicken you hereunto (this being so needful a duty, and we all so dull unto it) let me offer these following forceable Motives to your serious consideration.
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and Satan knowing his time but short, should double his diligence in sowing his Tares of cursed contentions in Gods Fold, the proud and malicious hearts of men being too fruitful soils thereof;
and Satan knowing his time but short, should double his diligence in sowing his Tares of cursed contentions in God's Fold, the proud and malicious hearts of men being too fruitful soils thereof;
Alas, when was the Christian World ever more out of quiet? when was Gods Church ever more dangerously rent and torn? when was Schismes and Separations ever more greedily and dangerously made and prosecuted? when was Gods Church on Earth more Militant,
Alas, when was the Christian World ever more out of quiet? when was God's Church ever more dangerously rend and torn? when was Schisms and Separations ever more greedily and dangerously made and prosecuted? when was God's Church on Earth more Militant,
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or had more Enemies? forreign, abroad, intestine, at home? more Satanical spirits to hate it? more Lucians to scoff at it? more Rabshekah 's to rail on it? or Balaam 's to curse it? when were there more Atheists to scoff at Religion, ( Ridemur decathimmur, saith Tert. ) more Hereticks to reproach, revile,
or had more Enemies? foreign, abroad, intestine, At home? more Satanical spirits to hate it? more Lucians to scoff At it? more Rabshekah is to rail on it? or balaam is to curse it? when were there more Atheists to scoff At Religion, (Ridemur decathimmur, Says Tert) more Heretics to reproach, revile,
and contemning the Churches pious Edicts and Censures) like unnatural Children rending and tearing their Mothers Bowels? (Inimici Domestici•) Behold the Churches Foes are those of her own Family, her Sons disturb her peace,
and contemning the Churches pious Edicts and Censures) like unnatural Children rending and tearing their Mother's Bowels? (Inimici Domestici•) Behold the Churches Foes Are those of her own Family, her Sons disturb her peace,
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and the very design of this Complaint and Lamentation, that there should be such Troublers of Israel abounding amongst us, is only to shew the Exhortation in the Text as necessary;
and the very Design of this Complaint and Lamentation, that there should be such Troublers of Israel abounding among us, is only to show the Exhortation in the Text as necessary;
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So from the seasonableness, pass we 2. To the reasonableness of the Exhortation also, and that in almost infinite respects. 1. Listen to Gods Commands:
So from the seasonableness, pass we 2. To the reasonableness of the Exhortation also, and that in almost infinite respects. 1. Listen to God's Commands:
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search the Scriptures Brethren, and find any duty, if you can, more peremptorily commanded, more highly commended by the Holy Ghost, more frequently pressed by the Prophets and Apostles than this.
search the Scriptures Brothers, and find any duty, if you can, more peremptorily commanded, more highly commended by the Holy Ghost, more frequently pressed by the prophets and Apostles than this.
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and Church, and Faith, and Religion with our selves? for to such it is written, Be of one mind, live in peace, follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, and Peace;
and Church, and Faith, and Religion with our selves? for to such it is written, Be of one mind, live in peace, follow Righteousness, Faith, Charity, and Peace;
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It were endless to give you all the strict Commands of the Gospel to this purpose, without obedience to which we are not real but nominal servants of Jesus Christ,
It were endless to give you all the strict Commands of the Gospel to this purpose, without Obedience to which we Are not real but nominal Servants of jesus christ,
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and avoid divisions, and those that cause them, the World may question our Christianity; which will further appear in all the following considerations:
and avoid divisions, and those that cause them, the World may question our Christianity; which will further appear in all the following considerations:
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and therefore that which pleaseth him at one time, the same words and things, if they proceed from the same heart, must needs find the same acceptance always.
and Therefore that which Pleases him At one time, the same words and things, if they proceed from the same heart, must needs find the same acceptance always.
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No marvel if dissentions arise amongst wicked ones, betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem, seeing they serve divers Masters, have several lusts, one raigning in this, another in that man, all commanding contrary things;
No marvel if dissensions arise among wicked ones, betwixt Abimelech and the men of Shechem, seeing they serve diverse Masters, have several Lustiest, one reigning in this, Another in that man, all commanding contrary things;
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If a man coming into his Neighbours house by chance, should find them all together by the ears, would he not think them disorderly and ill-governed children? how much more if they should be observed to be ever and anon snarling and quarrelling one with another,
If a man coming into his Neighbours house by chance, should find them all together by the ears, would he not think them disorderly and ill-governed children? how much more if they should be observed to be ever and anon snarling and quarreling one with Another,
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Prophane Esau durst not avenge himself on Jacob, lest he should vex his Father Isaac: And shall not Christians then who are Brethren, not only by Generation,
Profane Esau durst not avenge himself on Jacob, lest he should vex his Father Isaac: And shall not Christians then who Are Brothers, not only by Generation,
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but by Regeneration, much more tender the displeasing of their one Father, by disagreements and molestations of one another? the nearer, the dearer, we use to say,
but by Regeneration, much more tender the displeasing of their one Father, by disagreements and molestations of one Another? the nearer, the Dearer, we use to say,
and Merits of Christ, or Gods Free Grace in Christ, and being ingrafted into one and the same Vine, should we not all bear one and the same fruit? We are all Fellow-Captives redeemed by the same Saviour, Fellow-Patients cured by the same Physitian,
and Merits of christ, or God's Free Grace in christ, and being ingrafted into one and the same Vine, should we not all bear one and the same fruit? We Are all Fellow-Captives redeemed by the same Saviour, Fellow-Patients cured by the same physician,
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There is a Spirit indeed in these divisions, but it is an evil spirit, such as was between Abimelech and the men of Shechem: And such as are for a toleration of such divisions, we may write upon them as our Saviour did upon the man possessed, Legion, for they are many:
There is a Spirit indeed in these divisions, but it is an evil Spirit, such as was between Abimelech and the men of Shechem: And such as Are for a toleration of such divisions, we may write upon them as our Saviour did upon the man possessed, Legion, for they Are many:
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if we would receive, and not grieve, nor quench, nor dishonour the one Spirit, by which we pretend all to be governed, let us speak the same things, that there be no divisions amongst us:
if we would receive, and not grieve, nor quench, nor dishonour the one Spirit, by which we pretend all to be governed, let us speak the same things, that there be no divisions among us:
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It were a thing prodigiously unnatural, and to every mans apprehension the effect of a frenzy or madness at the least, to see the head plot against, the tongue revile, the hands buffet, the teeth devour his fellow-members.
It were a thing prodigiously unnatural, and to every men apprehension the Effect of a frenzy or madness At the least, to see the head plot against, the tongue revile, the hands buffet, the teeth devour his Fellow members.
no terms of disgrace heard, (I have no need of thee, nor I of thee) but they are all ready to contribute their several supplies according to their several measures and abilities, to give ease and relief to the grieved part, NONLATINALPHABET.
no terms of disgrace herd, (I have no need of thee, nor I of thee) but they Are all ready to contribute their several supplies according to their several measures and abilities, to give ease and relief to the grieved part,.
The expression is metaphorical, taken from material buildings, often used by the Apostle with application to the Church of God, and the spiritual building thereof:
The expression is metaphorical, taken from material buildings, often used by the Apostle with application to the Church of God, and the spiritual building thereof:
and the bringing in unbelievers into the Church, by converting them to the Christian Faith, is as the fetching of more stones from the Quarries to be laid in the building.
and the bringing in unbelievers into the Church, by converting them to the Christian Faith, is as the fetching of more stones from the Quarries to be laid in the building.
Now the building in it self (and that is edification) is the well and orderly joyning together of Christian men as living stones in truth and love, that they speak the same things,
Now the building in it self (and that is edification) is the well and orderly joining together of Christian men as living stones in truth and love, that they speak the same things,
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and that there be no divisions amongst them, that they may grow together, as it were, into one entire building, to make up a strong and comely house for the Masters use and honour.
and that there be no divisions among them, that they may grow together, as it were, into one entire building, to make up a strong and comely house for the Masters use and honour.
Hence that wise Master-builder S. Paul, that knew well what belongs to this work, when he speaks of compacting the Church into a building, mentions the edifying of it self in love.
Hence that wise Master-builder S. Paul, that knew well what belongs to this work, when he speaks of compacting the Church into a building, mentions the edifying of it self in love.
Indeed when all the Workmen intend the main business, each in his place and office performing their appointed task with chearfulness and good agreement,
Indeed when all the Workmen intend the main business, each in his place and office performing their appointed task with cheerfulness and good agreement,
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but when one man draws one way, and another another way, one will have things done after this fashion, another after that, one mars what another makes, pulls down what another sets up,
but when one man draws one Way, and Another Another Way, one will have things done After this fashion, Another After that, one mars what Another makes, pulls down what Another sets up,
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how is it possible while things go thus, that ever the building should be brought to any perfection or handsomness? and therefore well doth the Apostle joyn these two together, NONLATINALPHABET.
how is it possible while things go thus, that ever the building should be brought to any perfection or handsomeness? and Therefore well does the Apostle join these two together,.
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The concord of Familie is their peace, so is amity and concord in the Church; whereas the divisions and discords of Christians disturbs their minds, and discomposeth the Church:
The concord of Family is their peace, so is amity and concord in the Church; whereas the divisions and discords of Christians disturbs their minds, and discomposeth the Church:
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there is such a mixture of pleasantness and profitableness in it, as wrapt the Psalmist into admiration, ut prius miraretur quàm ostenderet, he admires it himself,
there is such a mixture of pleasantness and profitableness in it, as wrapped the Psalmist into admiration, ut prius miraretur quàm ostenderet, he admires it himself,
It is the desire of all hearts, the rest of all Nations, the end of all Contentions, pacem te poscimus omnes, nothing more desirable in Families, in Kingdoms, much more in the Church:
It is the desire of all hearts, the rest of all nations, the end of all Contentions, pacem te poscimus omnes, nothing more desirable in Families, in Kingdoms, much more in the Church:
The Church stands upon two Staves, the Staff of Beauty, and the Staff of Bands: if the Staff of Bands be once broken, the Staff of Beauty cannot long stand,
The Church Stands upon two Staves, the Staff of Beauty, and the Staff of Bans: if the Staff of Bans be once broken, the Staff of Beauty cannot long stand,
Indeed nothing more tends to the Churches dishonour, and Christs dishonour, than this: there is no such scandal to the Churches Enemies of all sorts, than this:
Indeed nothing more tends to the Churches dishonour, and Christ dishonour, than this: there is no such scandal to the Churches Enemies of all sorts, than this:
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the common Enemies of the truth of Religion, are chiefly Atheism and Superstition; and wherefore serveth the home-differences of Christians, especially about indifferent things, about Gestures, and Vestures,
the Common Enemies of the truth of Religion, Are chiefly Atheism and Superstition; and Wherefore serves the home-differences of Christians, especially about indifferent things, about Gestures, and Vestures,
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and never intended to be otherwise imposed, than as matters of circumstances and order) men should desert their Ministerial Charges, fly out of the Church as out of Babylon, stand at open Desiance against lawful Authority,
and never intended to be otherwise imposed, than as matters of Circumstances and order) men should desert their Ministerial Charges, fly out of the Church as out of Babylon, stand At open Defiance against lawful authority,
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for he, till all men be of one Religion, and agreed in every point thereof too, (which I doubt will never be whilst the World lasteth) thinketh it the best wisdom to be of none,
for he, till all men be of one Religion, and agreed in every point thereof too, (which I doubt will never be while the World lasteth) Thinketh it the best Wisdom to be of none,
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so that never were Christians divided, implacable, and bitter against each other, but it made them and their profession a scorn to the unbelieving and ungodly World.
so that never were Christians divided, implacable, and bitter against each other, but it made them and their profession a scorn to the unbelieving and ungodly World.
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Who loveth to thrust himself into a fray? and what wise men will joyn with drunken men that are fighting in the streets? A more effectual way cannot be devised to drive men from Christ,
Who loves to thrust himself into a fray? and what wise men will join with drunken men that Are fighting in the streets? A more effectual Way cannot be devised to drive men from christ,
As thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me, &c. It plainly implies, that the Unity of Christians is a great means of converting the World to the Christian Faith,
As thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me, etc. It plainly Implies, that the Unity of Christians is a great means of converting the World to the Christian Faith,
and one reason is hinted, in that it is said, the Canaanites and Perizzites dwelt at that time in the Land. So have we in our Land many Canaanites and Perizzites at this day, that take offence at these divisions of ours,
and one reason is hinted, in that it is said, the Canaanites and Perizzites dwelled At that time in the Land. So have we in our Land many Canaanites and Perizzites At this day, that take offence At these divisions of ours,
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Hereby, when they hear of so many things which have been ever, and are still retained in the Church of England in common with the Church of Rome, as they were transmitted both to them and us in a continued Line of Succession from our Godly and Orthodox Forefathers, who lived in the Ages next to Christ and his Apostles, to be now inveighed against,
Hereby, when they hear of so many things which have been ever, and Are still retained in the Church of England in Common with the Church of Rome, as they were transmitted both to them and us in a continued Line of Succession from our Godly and Orthodox Forefathers, who lived in the Ages next to christ and his Apostles, to be now inveighed against,
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And when they see men, pretenders to Piety, Purity, and Reformarion, more than others, not contenting themselves with those just Exceptions that had been formerly taken by the Church of England, and her regular children, against some Erronious Doctrines and Forms of Worship taught and practised in the Church of Rome, and endeavoured to be unduly,
And when they see men, pretenders to Piety, Purity, and Reformation, more than Others, not contenting themselves with those just Exceptions that had been formerly taken by the Church of England, and her regular children, against Some Erroneous Doctrines and Forms of Worship taught and practised in the Church of Rome, and endeavoured to be unduly,
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although they should run themselves (as too oft they they do) quite beyond the bounds of Truth, Allegiance, common Reason, and even common Humanity also.
although they should run themselves (as too oft they they do) quite beyond the bounds of Truth, Allegiance, Common Reason, and even Common Humanity also.
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Besides, we know it hath been, and is one grand objection of the Papists against the Reformed Churches, that the Fanatical dissentions amongst our selves are evident signs of an Heretical spirit,
Beside, we know it hath been, and is one grand objection of the Papists against the Reformed Churches, that the Fanatical dissensions among our selves Are evident Signs of an Heretical Spirit,
and Fitz Simon, an Irish Jesuite, hath written a whole Volumn on this argument, which he •alls Britanio-Machia. It's true how unhappy they have prov'd in this pretended Unity, which they make a note of their true Church, any one may judge that will but read the writings of Doctor Field, Bishop Jewel, and even the late Book of the Excellent Doctor Stillingfleet upon this argument, which proves them nevertheless faulty, however we be blame-worthy:
and Fitz Simon, an Irish Jesuit, hath written a Whole Volume on this argument, which he •alls Britanio-Machia. It's true how unhappy they have proved in this pretended Unity, which they make a note of their true Church, any one may judge that will but read the writings of Doctor Field, Bishop Jewel, and even the late Book of the Excellent Doctor Stillingfleet upon this argument, which Proves them nevertheless faulty, however we be blameworthy:
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onely by this methinks we should be warn'd, if by no other consideration, to let such a spirit of peace and meekness shew it self in our lives and doctrines, ut nihil de nobis male loqui sine mendacio possint, that they may never have advantage with the same breath to speak both truly, and reproachfully against us.
only by this methinks we should be warned, if by no other consideration, to let such a Spirit of peace and meekness show it self in our lives and doctrines, ut nihil de nobis male loqui sine Mendacio possint, that they may never have advantage with the same breath to speak both truly, and reproachfully against us.
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3. This want of Unity, Unanimity, and Uniformity among those that keep within the pale of the Church, gives scandal to those of the Separation, such Schismaticks and Hereticks as are clean gone out,
3. This want of Unity, Unanimity, and Uniformity among those that keep within the pale of the Church, gives scandal to those of the Separation, such Schismatics and Heretics as Are clean gone out,
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for they must needs think very jollily of themselves and their own singular way, when they shall find those very grounds whereon they have raised their Schism to be so stoutly pleaded for,
for they must needs think very jollily of themselves and their own singular Way, when they shall find those very grounds whereon they have raised their Schism to be so stoutly pleaded for,
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For there are many that will hold those Principles, besides which there can be nothing colourably pretended for inconformity in point of Ceremony and Church-Government, that will not yet admit of such conclusions naturally issuing thence,
For there Are many that will hold those Principles, beside which there can be nothing colorably pretended for inconformity in point of Ceremony and Church-Government, that will not yet admit of such conclusions naturally issuing thence,
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The Separatists Tenents are but the Nonconformists Principles improved, and then it is to be feared that the Nonconformist gives the occasion of offence and boasting to the Separatist, he lays the foundation for the others division from us,
The Separatists Tenants Are but the nonconformists Principles improved, and then it is to be feared that the Nonconformist gives the occasion of offence and boasting to the Separatist, he lays the Foundation for the Others division from us,
and so may happily have a right in that of our Saviour, Offences will be, (for the tryal of the faith and patience of the Saints) but vae homini, woe to the men (without repentance) by whom the occasion of those offences comes.
and so may happily have a right in that of our Saviour, Offences will be, (for the trial of the faith and patience of the Saints) but vae Homini, woe to the men (without Repentance) by whom the occasion of those offences comes.
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Per discordias civiles externi attollunt animas, said Livy once of old Rome. Whence our Countryman Gildas complained of old of this Island then imbroiled in wars, fortis ad civilia bella, infirma ad retundenda hostium tela, that by how much more her valour and strength was spent upon her self in managing of intestine and domestick broils, by so much the more she laid her self open to the outrages and incursions of forreign Enemies:
Per Discord Civiles externi attollunt animas, said Livy once of old Room. Whence our Countryman Gildas complained of old of this Island then embroiled in wars, fortis ad Civil Bella, infirma ad retundenda Enemies Tela, that by how much more her valour and strength was spent upon her self in managing of intestine and domestic broils, by so much the more she laid her self open to the outrages and incursions of foreign Enemies:
commune periculum concordiâ propulsandum, saith Tacitus. The Churches peace and concord is the Tower of David, from whence we may repel our Adversaries, whom else we shall by our intestine differences cause to rejoyce.
commune periculum concordiâ propulsandum, Says Tacitus. The Churches peace and concord is the Tower of David, from whence we may repel our Adversaries, whom Else we shall by our intestine differences cause to rejoice.
If all the members of the Church were but fast joyned together, saith Dr. Reynolds, vinculo fidei & glutine charitatis, in the bond and cement of Faith and Love;
If all the members of the Church were but fast joined together, Says Dr. Reynolds, Vinculo fidei & glutine charitatis, in the bound and cement of Faith and Love;
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if Governours, Teachers, and People, would but joyn hand in hand, the one to rule with Authority and Meekness, the other to teach with wisdom and compassion, the third to honour, both by humble submission to their judgment,
if Governors, Teachers, and People, would but join hand in hand, the one to Rule with authority and Meekness, the other to teach with Wisdom and compassion, the third to honour, both by humble submission to their judgement,
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The Devil (as Optatus speaks) is tormented with the peace of Brethren, but is quicken'd and put into hopes of success in his attempts against the Church by the mutual ruptures and jealousies, that the members thereof foment and cherish amongst themselves;
The devil (as Optatus speaks) is tormented with the peace of Brothers, but is quickened and put into hope's of success in his attempts against the Church by the mutual ruptures and jealousies, that the members thereof foment and cherish among themselves;
as when by Jeroboam 's defection Judah and Israel were rent asunder, then came Shishak and troubled Jerusalem: and as divisions invite and incourage the Churches Enemies, so
as when by Jeroboam is defection Judah and Israel were rend asunder, then Come shishak and troubled Jerusalem: and as divisions invite and encourage the Churches Enemies, so
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I beseech you Brethren, saith the Apostle, that there be no divisions amongst you, but that ye be perfectly joyned together in the same mind, and in the same judgment.
I beseech you Brothers, Says the Apostle, that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgement.
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Whence we read of the bond of peace, and the bond of perfectness: An expression of the like importance you have, That I may hear of your affairs, saith he, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind.
Whence we read of the bound of peace, and the bound of perfectness: an expression of the like importance you have, That I may hear of your affairs, Says he, that you stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind.
whence there is a Greek word sometimes used in the New Testament, as Bishop Saunderson observes, viz. NONLATINALPHABET, which is commonly translated Confusion, and sometimes Tumults;
whence there is a Greek word sometime used in the New Testament, as Bishop Saunderson observes, viz., which is commonly translated Confusion, and sometime Tumults;
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But O how weak is it when it is divided? like those Rods pulled asunder out of the bundle, which the weakest C•ild could snap asunder? is not this so in all other things? An Army is stronger than a man, a Kingdom than a Single Person;
But Oh how weak is it when it is divided? like those Rods pulled asunder out of the bundle, which the Weakest C•ild could snap asunder? is not this so in all other things? an Army is Stronger than a man, a Kingdom than a Single Person;
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And can a few single straglers hope for Victory, when whole Troops of Moab, Ammon, and Mount Seir, are to encounter them? Shall Brittains still retain that folly whereof Tacitus of old branded them, dum singuli pugnant universi vincuntur, whilst they resisted singly, they were overcome universally? being divided they were destroyed.
And can a few single stragglers hope for Victory, when Whole Troops of Moab, Ammon, and Mount Seir, Are to encounter them? Shall Britains still retain that folly whereof Tacitus of old branded them, dum Singuli pugnant universi vincuntur, while they resisted singly, they were overcome universally? being divided they were destroyed.
and if Babels confusion go before, Babels destruction will follow after: Dividers are certainly Abaddons, Destroyers, destroyers of the Church, what good soever they pretend:
and if Babels confusion go before, Babels destruction will follow After: Dividers Are Certainly Abaddons, Destroyers, destroyers of the Church, what good soever they pretend:
As those means which best corroborate the body, and fortifie the spirits, do best cure many particular diseases, which no means would cure while Nature is debilitated;
As those means which best corroborate the body, and fortify the spirits, do best cure many particular diseases, which no means would cure while Nature is debilitated;
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and uniformity, to speak the same things, and that there be no divisions amongst you. These are the third sort of Motives while you look upon the Church of God: But
and uniformity, to speak the same things, and that there be no divisions among you. These Are the third sort of Motives while you look upon the Church of God: But
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and uniformity with your Brethren, that you speak, &c. 2. For your own peace also; for this is one way for Christians to attain a peace with God, and man, and themselves.
and uniformity with your Brothers, that you speak, etc. 2. For your own peace also; for this is one Way for Christians to attain a peace with God, and man, and themselves.
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I shall not need, saith Dr. Reynolds in his Sermon of the Peace of the Church, to load them with any other guilt than the Apostle doth, that they are not the servants of Christ:
I shall not need, Says Dr. Reynolds in his Sermon of the Peace of the Church, to load them with any other guilt than the Apostle does, that they Are not the Servants of christ:
and whose Name is Love, and whose Law is Love? Non habent Dei charitatem qui non diligunt Ecclesiae unitatem, saith S. Austin: not need I to dismiss them with a more fearful Curse than that of the Apostle too, I would they were even cut off that troubles you.
and whose Name is Love, and whose Law is Love? Non habent Dei charitatem qui non Love Ecclesiae unitatem, Says S. Austin: not need I to dismiss them with a more fearful Curse than that of the Apostle too, I would they were even Cut off that Troubles you.
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The Achans, the Troublers of Israel; must expect trouble and no peace from the God of Israel, nor can such have any peace in themselves for being given to change, they are but like Noahs Dove fluttering from place to place, having no rest for the soles of their feet, till they return to the Ark again:
The Achans, the Troublers of Israel; must expect trouble and no peace from the God of Israel, nor can such have any peace in themselves for being given to change, they Are but like Noahs Dove fluttering from place to place, having no rest for the soles of their feet, till they return to the Ark again:
They are like children tossed to and fro with every wind of Doctrine, and even when they think themselves fixed, they most-what still have some jealousies remaining in their minds, that possibly they are deceived;
They Are like children tossed to and from with every wind of Doctrine, and even when they think themselves fixed, they mostwhat still have Some jealousies remaining in their minds, that possibly they Are deceived;
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How often do we see them like drunken men reeling to and fro, carried from this to that extreme, till they come at last to conclude in Atheism and Infidelity? whereas by being united, particular Christians would be strengthened in the truth, having nothing more to do,
How often do we see them like drunken men reeling to and from, carried from this to that extreme, till they come At last to conclude in Atheism and Infidelity? whereas by being united, particular Christians would be strengthened in the truth, having nothing more to do,
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3. It concerns every one to labour after this Unity, if they do but consider that this alone will put them in a fit posture to receive the blessing of God.
3. It concerns every one to labour After this Unity, if they do but Consider that this alone will put them in a fit posture to receive the blessing of God.
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So Christ came to his Disciples with a blessing when they were a rowing together; and to his Apostles with a blessing of Peace when they were assembled together;
So christ Come to his Disciples with a blessing when they were a rowing together; and to his Apostles with a blessing of Peace when they were assembled together;
if they speak the same things, and there be no divisious amongst them: if he will hear the prayers of Christians when two or three are united together,
if they speak the same things, and there be no divisious among them: if he will hear the Prayers of Christians when two or three Are united together,
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how much more when several thousands? nay, not only all in a Congregation, but all in all Congregations throughout a whole Land are united, speaking and asking the same things.
how much more when several thousands? nay, not only all in a Congregation, but all in all Congregations throughout a Whole Land Are united, speaking and asking the same things.
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if we be not Follower• of him, as dear Children, in endeavouring to be united one with another? Nay, Christ his Son did become Incarnate to unite us to God,
if we be not Follower• of him, as dear Children, in endeavouring to be united one with Another? Nay, christ his Son did become Incarnate to unite us to God,
his Name is Immanuel, a Name of Peace, was Crowned at his Baptism with a Dove, the Emblem of Peace, being in the building 〈 … 〉 Church NONLATINALPHABET a Cornerstone, the place of Peace, coming into the World with a Song of Peace,
his Name is Immanuel, a Name of Peace, was Crowned At his Baptism with a Dove, the Emblem of Peace, being in the building 〈 … 〉 Church a Cornerstone, the place of Peace, coming into the World with a Song of Peace,
The Spirit the Bond of Peace, the Gospel the Covenant of Peace, and the word of Reconciliation, Ministers Ambassadours thereof, Jerusalem the type of the Church, signifies in the Hebrew Tongue the Vision of Peace;
The Spirit the Bound of Peace, the Gospel the Covenant of Peace, and the word of Reconciliation, Ministers ambassadors thereof, Jerusalem the type of the Church, signifies in the Hebrew Tongue the Vision of Peace;
and the bliss in Heaven we all look for, is nothing else but Eternal Peace, where we shall all speak the same things without division to the glory and praise of God:
and the bliss in Heaven we all look for, is nothing Else but Eternal Peace, where we shall all speak the same things without division to the glory and praise of God:
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if there be in us any consolation in Christ, any comfort of love, any fellowship of the Spirit, let it be our care to walk by this Rule of Peace, Unity, Unanimity,
if there be in us any consolation in christ, any Comfort of love, any fellowship of the Spirit, let it be our care to walk by this Rule of Peace, Unity, Unanimity,
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Now that you may see how Christians are to speak the same things, and how they may and must order their endeavours to avoid divisions, give me leave to close my Exhortation with sundry Directions picked out of the Analogy of Faith:
Now that you may see how Christians Are to speak the same things, and how they may and must order their endeavours to avoid divisions, give me leave to close my Exhortation with sundry Directions picked out of the Analogy of Faith:
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The directions I shall give you, you cannot like the worse, because most of them, I confess, I have (though in a different method) out of that excellent Sermon of Doctor Edward Reynolds of the Peace of the Church, to which I have added some Heads, and some inlargements;
The directions I shall give you, you cannot like the Worse, Because most of them, I confess, I have (though in a different method) out of that excellent Sermon of Doctor Edward Reynolds of the Peace of the Church, to which I have added Some Heads, and Some enlargements;
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3. There may be an agreement of Usurpers, in case of Tyranny, when any shall usurp and exercise Domination over the Consciences of men, to bring them into bondage unto Doctrines of Errours,
3. There may be an agreement of Usurpers, in case of Tyranny, when any shall usurp and exercise Domination over the Consciences of men, to bring them into bondage unto Doctrines of Errors,
Neque enim quisquam nostrum Episcopum se esse Episcoporum constituit, aut Tyrannico terrore ad obsequendi necessitatem collegas suos adegit, saith S. Cyprian in the Councel of Carthage, in the case of Rebaptization .
Neque enim quisquam nostrum Bishop se esse Bishops Constituted, Or Tyrannico terrore ad obsequendi necessitatem Colleagues suos adegit, Says S. Cyprian in the Council of Carthage, in the case of Rebaptization.
The wisdom of the Flesh, and cunning of the Devil, will bring men fast enough to those cursed agreements, without which he and his knows well enough, his Kingdom cannot stand.
The Wisdom of the Flesh, and cunning of the devil, will bring men fast enough to those cursed agreements, without which he and his knows well enough, his Kingdom cannot stand.
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And S. Paul, when he stood before the Sanedrim at Jerusalem, to take off his malicious Accusers the better, perceiving both the Judges and by standers to be of two different Factions, some Pharifees who believed a Resurrection,
And S. Paul, when he stood before the Sanhedrin At Jerusalem, to take off his malicious Accusers the better, perceiving both the Judges and by standers to be of two different Factions, Some Pharisees who believed a Resurrection,
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and others Sadduces that denied it, he did wisely to cast a bone amongst them . In this case then the Rule is certain, that though we must labour for Unity,
and Others Sadducees that denied it, he did wisely to cast a bone among them. In this case then the Rule is certain, that though we must labour for Unity,
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yet are we NONLATINALPHABET, as S. Jude speaks, to contend earnestly for the great things of the Law and Gospel, those that are either Foundations themselves,
yet Are we, as S. U^de speaks, to contend earnestly for the great things of the Law and Gospel, those that Are either Foundations themselves,
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If once (saith he) we shake the simplicity of the Faith, and retain not that as a Rule and Measure of Inferiour Differences, Disputes and Contentions will prove endless;
If once (Says he) we shake the simplicity of the Faith, and retain not that as a Rule and Measure of Inferior Differences, Disputes and Contentions will prove endless;
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therefore the Unity that must be laboured after, and maintained amongst Christians in the Church, must be a Christian Unity, that is, a happy Concord, in walking together in the same path of truth and godliness.
Therefore the Unity that must be laboured After, and maintained among Christians in the Church, must be a Christian Unity, that is, a happy Concord, in walking together in the same path of truth and godliness.
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Ea enim sola Ecclesiae pax est quae Christi pax est, saith Hilary. Here are our bounds set us, our nè plus ultra, beyond which if we pass we transgress,
Ea enim sola Ecclesiae pax est Quae Christ pax est, Says Hilary. Here Are our bounds Set us, our nè plus ultra, beyond which if we pass we transgress,
we must buy the Truth, and not sell it for any temporal advantages: The Church is Militant, and must maintain Wars with Principalities, and Powers, and Spiritual Wickednesses:
we must buy the Truth, and not fell it for any temporal advantages: The Church is Militant, and must maintain Wars with Principalities, and Powers, and Spiritual Wickednesses:
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If peace will be had upon fair terms, or indeed upon any terms (Salvis veritate & pietate) without impeachment of truth and piety, it ought to be imbraced;
If peace will be had upon fair terms, or indeed upon any terms (Salvis veritate & Piate) without impeachment of truth and piety, it ought to be embraced;
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not without which peace, but without which holiness, no man can see the Lord: for the Gender of the Pronoun is not Feminine, not NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET:
not without which peace, but without which holiness, no man can see the Lord: for the Gender of the Pronoun is not Faemin, not, but:
without peace some man may see the Lord, having faithfully endeavoured it, though he cannot obtain it, (for that is not his fault) but without holiness (which if any man want, it is his own fault only) no man shall see the Lord:
without peace Some man may see the Lord, having faithfully endeavoured it, though he cannot obtain it, (for that is not his fault) but without holiness (which if any man want, it is his own fault only) no man shall see the Lord:
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It's true the Heathen said truly, that nihil minimum in Religione, yet we know our Saviour distinguisheth between Mint and Cummin, and the great things of the Law.
It's true the Heathen said truly, that nihil minimum in Religion, yet we know our Saviour Distinguisheth between Mint and Cummin, and the great things of the Law.
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Some truths there are which belong adsidem Catholicam, others which only pertain ad scientiam Theologicam: Some are questiones NONLATINALPHABET, saith Gregory Nazianzen, others NONLATINALPHABET:
some truths there Are which belong adsidem Catholicam, Others which only pertain ad scientiam Theologicam: some Are Questions, Says Gregory Nazianzen, Others:
some are de side, others circa sidem, being such perillous superinducements as may bruise and wrench the foundation, others praeter fidem, in quibus salvâ fide quâ Christiani sumus, ignor atur verum, as S. Austin speaks , in which we may err or be ignorant, believe or suspend without any hazard to the common Faith.
Some Are de side, Others circa sidem, being such perilous superinducements as may bruise and wrench the Foundation, Others praeter fidem, in quibus salvâ fide quâ Christians sumus, Ignore atur verum, as S. Austin speaks, in which we may err or be ignorant, believe or suspend without any hazard to the Common Faith.
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some are quotidianae incursionis, such as are usually incident to humane frailty, and some are dogmat a devoratoria salutis, such as proceed from heretical pride, or blindness.
Some Are Daily incursions, such as Are usually incident to humane frailty, and Some Are dogmat a Devoratoria Salutis, such as proceed from heretical pride, or blindness.
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or Canons that have little or no necessary influence into Faith, or godly living, speaking the same things with our Brethren in those matters, rather than spend our precious hours in impertinent contentions:
or Canonas that have little or no necessary influence into Faith, or godly living, speaking the same things with our Brothers in those matters, rather than spend our precious hours in impertinent contentions:
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It was a wise and seasonable rebuke which the Marriners in a dangerous Tempest gave to a Philosopher, who troubled them with an impertinent discourse, NONLATINALPHABET, we perish whilst thou triflest:
It was a wise and seasonable rebuke which the Mariners in a dangerous Tempest gave to a Philosopher, who troubled them with an impertinent discourse,, we perish while thou triflest:
So is it sad that it can be truly said of any, that (whilst they so wrangle about such questions as gender strife, those, whose poor souls, ready happily to sink under the Tempest of Sin and Death) cry out like the Man of Macedonia in S. Pauls Vision, Come and help us; do for want of the plain and compendiary way of Faith, Repentance, Good Works, Spiritual Worship,
So is it sad that it can be truly said of any, that (while they so wrangle about such questions as gender strife, those, whose poor Souls, ready happily to sink under the Tempest of since and Death) cry out like the Man of Macedonia in S. Paul's Vision, Come and help us; do for want of the plain and compendiary Way of Faith, Repentance, Good Works, Spiritual Worship,
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and singular fancies and conceits, leaving all small dissentions to Elias, quum venerit; as the Areopagites did some causes to the hundred year , being stiff and peremptory in none of these things against the quiet of Gods Church,
and singular fancies and conceits, leaving all small dissensions to Elias, Whom venerit; as the Areopagites did Some Causes to the hundred year, being stiff and peremptory in none of these things against the quiet of God's Church,
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In absoluto ac facili est aeternitas, saith S. Hilary excellently, God leadeth not his people unto life eternal by knots and inextricable questions, by verbal wranglings or contentions:
In absoluto ac Facili est aeternitas, Says S. Hilary excellently, God leads not his people unto life Eternal by knots and inextricable questions, by verbal wranglings or contentions:
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It agrees this with S. Judes description of Seducers in his time : On the contrary, every man that fears God, his great care is to love God, and keep his Commandments :
It agrees this with S. Jude's description of Seducers in his time: On the contrary, every man that fears God, his great care is to love God, and keep his commandments:
and circumstances of Religion, they are things too weak to lay much weight upon them, being so little serviceable or disserviceable to the very design and frame of Christianity,
and Circumstances of Religion, they Are things too weak to lay much weight upon them, being so little serviceable or disserviceable to the very Design and frame of Christianity,
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Indeed an eager defending or opposing such kind of things, is (to use the similitude of an excellent Person) like the Apes blowing at the Gloworm, which affords neither light nor heat:
Indeed an eager defending or opposing such kind of things, is (to use the similitude of an excellent Person) like the Apes blowing At the Glowworm, which affords neither Light nor heat:
for thereby they often take a measure of their whole Religion; and besides an eager concernedness about indifferent things, is too ordinarily accompanied with a luke-warm,
for thereby they often take a measure of their Whole Religion; and beside an eager concernedness about indifferent things, is too ordinarily accompanied with a lukewarm,
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Si in Christi lumine ambulare volumus, à preceptis ejus & monitis non recedamus, saith S. Cypr. If any man will do the will of God, he shall know the Doctrine, saith Christ , Hereby we know that we know him,
Si in Christ lumine Ambulare volumus, à preceptis His & Monitis non recedamus, Says S. Cyprus If any man will do the will of God, he shall know the Doctrine, Says christ, Hereby we know that we know him,
Those things which we learn to do, we learn by doing, saith Aristotle. Nisi fidelium operum usus praecesserit doctrinae cognitio non apprehendetur, saith S. Hilary .
Those things which we Learn to do, we Learn by doing, Says Aristotle. Nisi Fidelium Operum usus praecesserit Doctrine cognitio non apprehendetur, Says S. Hilary.
Quod in cibis gustus, in sacris intellectus, saith S. Basil. Video multos parvo ingenio, literis nullis, ut bene agerent peragendo consecutos, saith Pliny .
Quod in Cibis Gustus, in sacris Intellectus, Says S. Basil. Video multos parvo ingenio, literis nullis, ut bene agerent peragendo consecutos, Says pliny.
Hence that expression of the Apostle, Knowledge according to Godliness: They therefore that resolve to make it their daily care to keep a good Conscience, are most likely by the other helps of Learning and Industry, to find out the truths wherein Christians are apt to disagree:
Hence that expression of the Apostle, Knowledge according to Godliness: They Therefore that resolve to make it their daily care to keep a good Conscience, Are most likely by the other helps of Learning and Industry, to find out the truths wherein Christians Are apt to disagree:
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4. To this joynt obedience in things wherein we all agree, let us add a moderation of the fervour of our zeal, against those that are contrary-minded in the things wherein we differ.
4. To this joint Obedience in things wherein we all agree, let us add a moderation of the fervour of our zeal, against those that Are contrary-minded in the things wherein we differ.
when conversant about objects Divine, and matters of Conscience, is wonderful apt, without a due corre•tive of wisdom and knowledge, to break forth into intemperate carriage to disturb peace, and occasion divisions.
when conversant about objects Divine, and matters of Conscience, is wondered apt, without a due corre•tive of Wisdom and knowledge, to break forth into intemperate carriage to disturb peace, and occasion divisions.
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Through this zeal, Truth it self is often stretched too far, and by a vehement dislike of Errour on the one side, men often run into an Errour of the other, As Dionysius Alexandrinus being too fervent against Sabellius laid the grounds of Arrianism: And S. Chrysostom is observed, in zeal against the Maniches, to have too much extolled the Power of Nature:
Through this zeal, Truth it self is often stretched too Far, and by a vehement dislike of Error on the one side, men often run into an Error of the other, As Dionysius Alexandrian being too fervent against Sabellius laid the grounds of Arianism: And S. Chrysostom is observed, in zeal against the Maniches, to have too much extolled the Power of Nature:
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Yea, by this misguided zeal it is, that men do sometimes marvellously alienate the minds of one another from peace, by loading the contrary Doctrines with envious consequences, which the Consciences of the Adversaries do abhor:
Yea, by this misguided zeal it is, that men do sometime marvellously alienate the minds of one Another from peace, by loading the contrary Doctrines with envious consequences, which the Consciences of the Adversaries do abhor:
and with a mutual NONLATINALPHABET or condescention to one anothers weaknesses . Sepis monsus non nocet, (Epiphanius Heres. 36.) vespa quò acriùs pungit minus laedit.
and with a mutual or condescension to one another's Weaknesses. Sepis monsus non nocet, (Epiphanius Heres. 36.) vespa quò acriùs pungit minus laedit.
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In these things then we should carry our selves, (saith Doctor Reynolds, non NONLATINALPHABET sed NONLATINALPHABET,) as Brethren, not as Enemies, not to uncover the nakedness of our Brethren.
In these things then we should carry our selves, (Says Doctor Reynolds, non said,) as Brothers, not as Enemies, not to uncover the nakedness of our Brothers.
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The soft answer breaketh wrath, but cross and thwarting language and practise rather strengthens it: The hasty Spirit begins the fray, saith Bishop Saunderson, the patient spirit must end it,
The soft answer breaks wrath, but cross and thwarting language and practice rather strengthens it: The hasty Spirit begins the fray, Says Bishop Saunderson, the patient Spirit must end it,
And when he exhorts , to be of one accord, and one mind, he tells us, that if we would do so, we must in lowliness of mind esteem each other better than our selves:
And when he exhorts, to be of one accord, and one mind, he tells us, that if we would do so, we must in lowliness of mind esteem each other better than our selves:
so the same Learning and Knowledge, qualified with Charity and Humility, is admirable useful to edifie the Church, which with pride and contempt of others is most mischievous and dangerous.
so the same Learning and Knowledge, qualified with Charity and Humility, is admirable useful to edify the Church, which with pride and contempt of Others is most mischievous and dangerous.
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Humility in weak ones would make them docible and tractable, if they were but sensible of their own blindness in the things of God, they would lay aside their private conceits,
Humility in weak ones would make them docible and tractable, if they were but sensible of their own blindness in the things of God, they would lay aside their private conceits,
and not rack the Scriptures, to say something for them (as Demosthenes said of the Oracle, that it did NONLATINALPHABET) but they would then refign up their judgments to the light of Gods Word,
and not rack the Scriptures, to say something for them (as Demosthenes said of the Oracle, that it did) but they would then refign up their Judgments to the Light of God's Word,
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and cloath them with NONLATINALPHABET, Brotherly Love, which is magnus persuadendi artifex, a very great means to work on others judgments, to take off all such impediments as usually rise from personal prejudices in the disquisition of truth.
and cloth them with, Brotherly Love, which is magnus persuadendi artifex, a very great means to work on Others Judgments, to take off all such impediments as usually rise from personal prejudices in the disquisition of truth.
It was a good temper in Calvin, who professed, that though Luther should call him Devil, (for he knew his heat) yet would he still acknowledge him for an excellent Servant of God.
It was a good temper in calvin, who professed, that though Luther should call him devil, (for he knew his heat) yet would he still acknowledge him for an excellent Servant of God.
Is is a good office, and must not be neglected, but something more needful is first to be done, that thou mayest do that much better, be converted thy self first, be reformed first, NONLATINALPHABET, then shall thou see clearly to remove the Moat out of thy Brothers eye;
Is is a good office, and must not be neglected, but something more needful is First to be done, that thou Mayest do that much better, be converted thy self First, be reformed First,, then shall thou see clearly to remove the Moat out of thy Brother's eye;
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and not NONLATINALPHABET busie our selves in other mens matters, which, as the Apostle speaks, are NONLATINALPHABET unsuitable to us, and without our measure .
and not busy our selves in other men's matters, which, as the Apostle speaks, Are unsuitable to us, and without our measure.
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E sede itio, may with a little heat turn into sed itio, saith Doctor Reynolds. Quidam in corpore Christi oculi quidem manus, saith S. Basil: All are not eyes and hands in the Body of Christ, to take upon them the burden of great affairs.
E sede itio, may with a little heat turn into sed itio, Says Doctor Reynolds. Quidam in corpore Christ oculi quidem manus, Says S. Basil: All Are not eyes and hands in the Body of christ, to take upon them the burden of great affairs.
Are all Apostles, saith S. Paul? are all Prophets? are all Teachers? hath not God dealt to every man a several measure? hath he not placed every man in a several order? have we not all work to do in our own places? must we needs rush into the labours,
are all Apostles, Says S. Paul? Are all prophets? Are all Teachers? hath not God dealt to every man a several measure? hath he not placed every man in a several order? have we not all work to do in our own places? must we needs rush into the labours,
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and intrude our selves into the business of other men? Haec magistro relinquat Aristoteli, canere ipse docet. It was a sharp rebuke of Tully against Aristoxenus the Musitian, who would needs turn Philosopher:
and intrude our selves into the business of other men? Haec Magister relinquat Aristoteli, Canere ipse docet. It was a sharp rebuke of Tully against Aristoxenus the Musician, who would needs turn Philosopher:
whereunto agreeth the Answer of Basil the Great to the Clerk of the Emperours Kitchin, when he jeered him for his soundness against the Arrian Faction, NONLATINALPHABET.
whereunto agreeth the Answer of Basil the Great to the Clerk of the emperors Kitchen, when he jeered him for his soundness against the Arrian Faction,.
and uniformity, and that there be no divisions amongst us. 8. To this add also: Remember that NONLATINALPHABET injoyned by the Apostle , be wise unto sobriety.
and uniformity, and that there be no divisions among us. 8. To this add also: remember that enjoined by the Apostle, be wise unto sobriety.
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9. NONLATINALPHABET, keep your selves close to the form of sound words Those words and Doctrines which accord best with the grounds of Faith and love in Christ, those which ascribe most glory to God,
9., keep your selves close to the from of found words Those words and Doctrines which accord best with the grounds of Faith and love in christ, those which ascribe most glory to God,
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and the Grace of God, and which most conduce to the humbling and abasing of the pride of man, which most tends to the practice of godliness, to the purifying of Conscience,
and the Grace of God, and which most conduce to the humbling and abasing of the pride of man, which most tends to the practice of godliness, to the purifying of Conscience,
In quibus nihil certi statuit Scriptura mos populi Dei & instituta majorum pro lege tenenda sunt, saith S. Austin; Where the Word of God determines no certainty,
In quibus nihil certi statuit Scripture mos People Dei & Instituta majorum Pro lege Tenenda sunt, Says S. Austin; Where the Word of God determines no certainty,
and where there is no express and evident variation from Divine Authority, there must be the Customs and received practices of the Ancient and pure Ages of the Church,
and where there is no express and evident variation from Divine authority, there must be the Customs and received practices of the Ancient and pure Ages of the Church,
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and Constitutions of her Pastors, be retained as a Law, and to contemn and oppugn them, he somewhere calls it insolentissima insania, a most proud or insolent madness;
and Constitutions of her Pastors, be retained as a Law, and to contemn and oppugn them, he somewhere calls it insolentissima insania, a most proud or insolent madness;
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or Doctrine of Religion, to prescribe or deliver any thing, as in it self, and immediately obligatory to Conscience, which is either contradicted or omitted in the Word of God;
or Doctrine of Religion, to prescribe or deliver any thing, as in it self, and immediately obligatory to Conscience, which is either contradicted or omitted in the Word of God;
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and for manifesting the succession, flourishing, and harmony of Doctrine, through all Ages of the Church, the godly Learned hath ascribed much to the Authority and usage of the Ancient Churches, the study of the Doctrine whereof, the Learned Ʋsher calls a Noble Study:
and for manifesting the succession, flourishing, and harmony of Doctrine, through all Ages of the Church, the godly Learned hath ascribed much to the authority and usage of the Ancient Churches, the study of the Doctrine whereof, the Learned Ʋsher calls a Noble Study:
And that the Church both have had a constant use of such Customs, and right to make and impose them, I could largely shew, by the judgment of all Reformed Divines, Ancient and Modern;
And that the Church both have had a constant use of such Customs, and right to make and impose them, I could largely show, by the judgement of all Reformed Divines, Ancient and Modern;
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Beza, Bucer, Zuinglius, Chrimenitius, P. Martyn, and Calvin himself saith, that such Customs as serve for the furtherance of Devotion, are not purely Humane, but Divine:
Beza, Bucer, Zwingli, Chrimenitius, P. Martyn, and calvin himself Says, that such Customs as serve for the furtherance of Devotion, Are not purely Humane, but Divine:
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when among Christians, it could not be of above forty years standing, what a Reverence is due then to those Customs that are continued in Gods Church ever since it was gathered;
when among Christians, it could not be of above forty Years standing, what a reverence is due then to those Customs that Are continued in God's Church ever since it was gathered;
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but methinks to scruple at them, and hazard the Churches Peace, and our Superiours displeasure for them, should rather impeach our Liberty indeed, especially considering that they are not urged as obligatory to Conscience, per se, in themselves,
but methinks to scruple At them, and hazard the Churches Peace, and our Superiors displeasure for them, should rather impeach our Liberty indeed, especially considering that they Are not urged as obligatory to Conscience, per se, in themselves,
And whatever such are commended by the Churches Customs, or our Superiours Commands, or convenient circumstances, our Christian Liberty consists in this, that we have leave to do them;
And whatever such Are commended by the Churches Customs, or our Superiors Commands, or convenient Circumstances, our Christian Liberty consists in this, that we have leave to do them;
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if one came amongst them, and assured them of his Religion, Christianus sum; that he was Baptized, fidelis sum; that he lived in the Churches Peace, Catholicus sum: Christianus, fidelis, Catholicus, all would not serve the turn to be imbraced by them:
if one Come among them, and assured them of his Religion, Christian sum; that he was Baptised, Fidelis sum; that he lived in the Churches Peace, Catholicus sum: Christian, Fidelis, Catholicus, all would not serve the turn to be embraced by them:
if he joyn not himself to a Side and Faction, which by many is nick-named their Friends, their Brethren, (by way of appropriation) the Godly, the Kingdom of Christ, and the like.
if he join not himself to a Side and Faction, which by many is nicknamed their Friends, their Brothers, (by Way of appropriation) the Godly, the Kingdom of christ, and the like.
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and more real Piety, and sounder judgment, as to suspect and disgust every thing that comes from them, (especially if it doth not sapere ad pallatum) let them lay down their Doctrine never so clearly,
and more real Piety, and sounder judgement, as to suspect and disgust every thing that comes from them, (especially if it does not Sapere ad pallatum) let them lay down their Doctrine never so clearly,
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The Orthodox Believers in the Primitive Church, did ever keep themselves to the stile of Antioch Christians, refusing the Name of Petriani or Pauliani, or Pais Donati, I am of Paul, or I of Peter, or I of Donatus: thus let us do, let us lay aside all dividing names and affections to any party,
The Orthodox Believers in the Primitive Church, did ever keep themselves to the style of Antioch Christians, refusing the Name of Petriani or Pauliani, or Pais Donati, I am of Paul, or I of Peter, or I of Donatus: thus let us do, let us lay aside all dividing names and affections to any party,
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Let peace and unity be our rule, not intangling our Consciences by scruples where we need not, taking the way that leads to the Land of Peace and Promise, not by Mount Ebal, by pride,
Let peace and unity be our Rule, not intangling our Consciences by scruples where we need not, taking the Way that leads to the Land of Peace and Promise, not by Mount Ebal, by pride,
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By all these convincing reasons and insinuations, we can but work upon your outward senses, and by the sense represent fit motives to your understandings:
By all these convincing Reasons and insinuations, we can but work upon your outward Senses, and by the sense represent fit motives to your understandings:
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It is God only that can bow and frame your hearts to peace and unity; we may perswade to unity, unanimity, and uniformity, and some of you may wish it,
It is God only that can bow and frame your hearts to peace and unity; we may persuade to unity, unanimity, and uniformity, and Some of you may wish it,
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Alas, without him, what can be expected from us, whose disposition, by reason of that pride that aboundeth in us, are naturally turbulent and self-willed.
Alas, without him, what can be expected from us, whose disposition, by reason of that pride that Aboundeth in us, Are naturally turbulent and self-willed.
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than with all other his corruptions besides:) but how much less is any man able to subdue and beat down the pride of another mans spirit? only God, with the strength of his Arm, is able to throw down every exalting thought,
than with all other his corruptions beside:) but how much less is any man able to subdue and beatrice down the pride of Another men Spirit? only God, with the strength of his Arm, is able to throw down every exalting Thought,
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It is he alone that can infuse a spirit into us, that will eat out, by degrees, that canker'd proud flesh, that breedeth all vexations and contentions:
It is he alone that can infuse a Spirit into us, that will eat out, by Degrees, that cankered proud Flesh, that breeds all vexations and contentions:
He can subdue that self-love that is in every mans bosom, and make us so vile in our own eyes, that whereas we are naturally prone to esteem better of our selves than of all other men, we shall, through lowliness of mind, esteem every other man better than our selves :
He can subdue that Self-love that is in every men bosom, and make us so vile in our own eyes, that whereas we Are naturally prove to esteem better of our selves than of all other men, we shall, through lowliness of mind, esteem every other man better than our selves:
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We must therefore to the use of all other means, a joynt obedience to agreed truths, moderation of zeal wherein we differ, humility, reflecting our censures and zeal upon our selves chiefly, keeping within our Callings;
We must Therefore to the use of all other means, a joint Obedience to agreed truths, moderation of zeal wherein we differ, humility, reflecting our censures and zeal upon our selves chiefly, keeping within our Callings;
sobriety, closeness to the form of sound words, and the Churches Customs; impartiality, uniting against the common Adversary, and following peace by all means.
sobriety, closeness to the from of found words, and the Churches Customs; impartiality, uniting against the Common Adversary, and following peace by all means.
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that so we all speaking the same things, without divisions amongst us, may grow up together unto a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ;
that so we all speaking the same things, without divisions among us, may grow up together unto a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ;
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which the Lord grant for the merits and mercies of his beloved Son Jesus Christ the Righteous, to whom with the Father and the Blessed Spirit, three Persons,
which the Lord grant for the merits and Mercies of his Beloved Son jesus christ the Righteous, to whom with the Father and the Blessed Spirit, three Persons,
how it fareth with the Church of God, but especially to take notice of, and be affected with the State of that particular Church, whereof he is an immediate member.
how it fareth with the Church of God, but especially to take notice of, and be affected with the State of that particular Church, whereof he is an immediate member.
When Gods people were in battel against the Philistines, and had the Ark of God with them in the Camp, it is said that old Eli, sate upon a seat in the way side watching and hearkning, how Gods people sped:
When God's people were in battle against the philistines, and had the Ark of God with them in the Camp, it is said that old Eli, sat upon a seat in the Way side watching and Harkening, how God's people sped:
The like you see in Nehemiah, so soon as Hanani came to him, the first question he asked him, was concerning the state of Gods people that dwelt at Jerusalem, though he wanted nothing himself being a Courtier in great place and favour, with that mighty King,
The like you see in Nehemiah, so soon as Hanani Come to him, the First question he asked him, was Concerning the state of God's people that dwelled At Jerusalem, though he wanted nothing himself being a Courtier in great place and favour, with that mighty King,
Ye that have escaped the sword Stand not still remenber; the Lord afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. Ye that are the Lords remembrancers, saith the Prophet Esay keep not silence and give him no rest, till he establish,
You that have escaped the sword Stand not still remenber; the Lord afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind. You that Are the lords remembrancers, Says the Prophet Isaiah keep not silence and give him no rest, till he establish,
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if things go on as they do, but we therefore that are the Lords Solicitors and Remembrancers, (as all the Faithful are) should (like the importunate Widdow in the Gospel) give him no rest, till he have established and setled his Church in truth and peace,
if things go on as they do, but we Therefore that Are the lords Solicitors and Remembrancers, (as all the Faithful Are) should (like the importunate Widow in the Gospel) give him no rest, till he have established and settled his Church in truth and peace,
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So might we the poorest and meanest of us all, help Gods Church very much, and prevail with God and against her enemies, if we would so cry, and weep,
So might we the Poorest and Meanest of us all, help God's Church very much, and prevail with God and against her enemies, if we would so cry, and weep,
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The zeal of Gods servants was alwayes stirring and active to stop any Schismaticks or Hereticks that did in any Age rise up in and against the Church of God.
The zeal of God's Servants was always stirring and active to stop any Schismatics or Heretics that did in any Age rise up in and against the Church of God.
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When in the Church of Corinth, there did but spring up a contention about so mean a ceremony as covering and uncovering their heads in prayer, (a very inconsiderable ceremony in comparison) yet he that was ever ready to become all things to all men, that by all means he might win some, did then bestir himself by all means to oppose them in their presumptuous violations of the customes and orders established in their Churches,
When in the Church of Corinth, there did but spring up a contention about so mean a ceremony as covering and uncovering their Heads in prayer, (a very inconsiderable ceremony in comparison) yet he that was ever ready to become all things to all men, that by all means he might win Some, did then Bestir himself by all means to oppose them in their presumptuous violations of the customs and order established in their Churches,
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so as much as lieth in me to oppose all the Church enemies and that's one reason why I choose this text, Not forsakeing, &c. And as my duty ingageth me to this choice. so,
so as much as lies in me to oppose all the Church enemies and that's one reason why I choose this text, Not forsaking, etc. And as my duty engageth me to this choice. so,
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they have a great deal of cunning even such as cheats and coggers at dice do use, much craft to beguile and circumvent them that they deal with, there is no safety in giving them the least audience,
they have a great deal of cunning even such as cheats and coggers At dice do use, much craft to beguile and circumvent them that they deal with, there is no safety in giving them the least audience,
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and Gods spirit hath often admonished us) have a notable veine of perswading, being able to use many reasons that at first sight, carry in them great probability,
and God's Spirit hath often admonished us) have a notable vein of persuading, being able to use many Reasons that At First sighed, carry in them great probability,
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and shew of truth: hence it is that many there be who have at first wondered at the gross absurdities in a contrary Religion, and have thought them such as might be answered by any simple man,
and show of truth: hence it is that many there be who have At First wondered At the gross absurdities in a contrary Religion, and have Thought them such as might be answered by any simple man,
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and careless in intertaining familiarity with those Seducers, have quickly been over born and fallen into the pit of damnable errors, such need there, is Beloved,
and careless in entertaining familiarity with those Seducers, have quickly been over born and fallen into the pit of damnable errors, such need there, is beloved,
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for every one to ground themselves carefully in the knowledg of the truth, as that they may not be so easily turned out of the right way, but may make straight paths for their feet, that they may go steadily and strongly in it, Alas they that are Children in understanding and wavering, they are easily carryed away with every wind of vain Doctrine ,
for every one to ground themselves carefully in the knowledge of the truth, as that they may not be so Easily turned out of the right Way, but may make straight paths for their feet, that they may go steadily and strongly in it, Alas they that Are Children in understanding and wavering, they Are Easily carried away with every wind of vain Doctrine,
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and the most pernicious and damnable seducers, do easily prevail with simple women, that are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, they daily beguile unstable souls, So great is your need then to be rightly informed in the knowledg of the truth,
and the most pernicious and damnable seducers, do Easily prevail with simple women, that Are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth, they daily beguile unstable Souls, So great is your need then to be rightly informed in the knowledge of the truth,
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and to be well grounded in your religion, least you be unaware seduced to error and destruction, and that's another reason of my choosing the Text, Not forsaking, &c,
and to be well grounded in your Religion, lest you be unaware seduced to error and destruction, and that's Another reason of my choosing the Text, Not forsaking, etc.,
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so David to aggravate the misery of his present estate he speakes of the joy and comfort, he formerly took in going to the house of God with a multitude of them that kept holy day.
so David to aggravate the misery of his present estate he speaks of the joy and Comfort, he formerly took in going to the house of God with a multitude of them that kept holy day.
This is expressed for one cause thereof, that the number of the communicants was so great for there Assembled to Jerusalem much people, to keeep the passover a very great congregation.
This is expressed for one cause thereof, that the number of the communicants was so great for there Assembled to Jerusalem much people, to keeep the passover a very great congregation.
or for the death of his own two Sons Hophni and Phinehas , in like manner, the Holy Ghost noteth of his daughter in law, that being in extremities of her pain and anguish, it would never out of her mouth while breath was in her body, that the glory was departed from Israel, for the ark of God was taken away ,
or for the death of his own two Sons Hophni and Phinehas, in like manner, the Holy Ghost notes of his daughter in law, that being in extremities of her pain and anguish, it would never out of her Mouth while breath was in her body, that the glory was departed from Israel, for the Ark of God was taken away,
So was it this that troubled that zealous man of God Elijah, and made him weary of his life (z), The children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, saith he (that is, they are fallen from thy holy Religion) they have thrown down thy holy altars, (that is, they have abolished,
So was it this that troubled that zealous man of God Elijah, and made him weary of his life (z), The children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, Says he (that is, they Are fallen from thy holy Religion) they have thrown down thy holy Altars, (that is, they have abolished,
and shown, contempt and hatred to thy holy worship) and why should I then desire to live any longer in such a time? And for the Ecclipse of Church Assemblies, we have a notable expression I will gather them saith the Lord that are sorrowful for solemne Assemblies, who are of thee to whom the reproach of it was a burden:
and shown, contempt and hatred to thy holy worship) and why should I then desire to live any longer in such a time? And for the Eclipse of Church Assemblies, we have a notable expression I will gather them Says the Lord that Are sorrowful for solemn Assemblies, who Are of thee to whom the reproach of it was a burden:
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doubtless they might have then some Religious meetings for Gods worship, (yea they had publique fasts then four times a year as appears ) yet their Assemblies was nothing so solemne,
doubtless they might have then Some Religious meetings for God's worship, (yea they had public fasts then four times a year as appears) yet their Assemblies was nothing so solemn,
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2. The Caldeans their enemies was wont to reproach them for this, and to say to them to this effect, where are your solemne Assemblies now they did mock at their Sabbaths, they rejoyced and reproached over them, because they could have no such Assemblies as they was wont to have, just as many wicked ones do now mock at our Churches,
2. The Chaldaeans their enemies was wont to reproach them for this, and to say to them to this Effect, where Are your solemn Assemblies now they did mock At their Sabbaths, they rejoiced and reproached over them, Because they could have no such Assemblies as they was wont to have, just as many wicked ones do now mock At our Churches,
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and their ministers, because people (having the reins loosed) may without fear forsake the publique Assemblies, to erect private conventicles for themselves,
and their Ministers, Because people (having the reins loosed) may without Fear forsake the public Assemblies, to erect private conventicles for themselves,
3. The Text saith this was a burden to to Gods people, to have this reproach cast upon them, as it is certainly to every true Protestant and godly man, to hear of the separatists insolenttaunts to the congregations of the Church and the ministers thereof.
3. The Text Says this was a burden to to God's people, to have this reproach cast upon them, as it is Certainly to every true Protestant and godly man, to hear of the separatists insolenttaunts to the congregations of the Church and the Ministers thereof.
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4. Of these that were so sorrowful for the solemne Assemblies, the Lord saith to his Church these are of thee, they are natural & Kindly children of the true Church, that do stand thus affected.
4. Of these that were so sorrowful for the solemn Assemblies, the Lord Says to his Church these Are of thee, they Are natural & Kindly children of the true Church, that do stand thus affected.
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but I will bring them back again to their one Land. I will gather them, saith the Lord, that are sorrwful for the solemn Assemblies who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it, was a burden.
but I will bring them back again to their one Land. I will gather them, Says the Lord, that Are sorrwful for the solemn Assemblies who Are of thee, to whom the reproach of it, was a burden.
Indeed it is a burden to every one that hath a true love and zeal of God in him, to see Religion suffer the least ecclipse in any kind, in any place, to lose any thing of that lustre of purity, sincerity or power, that once it had.
Indeed it is a burden to every one that hath a true love and zeal of God in him, to see Religion suffer the least eclipse in any kind, in any place, to loose any thing of that lustre of purity, sincerity or power, that once it had.
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why? O it grieved their hearts, to see how far short that house, which God was now to have, came short in beauty and glory, of that that God had had before in Jerusalem. For as much then as it is every ones duty especially the ministers, to consider the State of the Churches and especially that of which they are members,
why? O it grieved their hearts, to see how Far short that house, which God was now to have, Come short in beauty and glory, of that that God had had before in Jerusalem. For as much then as it is every ones duty especially the Ministers, to Consider the State of the Churches and especially that of which they Are members,
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and all our comfort will be augmented, if by the light of reason, and Gods word preached from such Texts (as this I have read) we can prevent the Apostacy of any from the Church,
and all our Comfort will be augmented, if by the Light of reason, and God's word preached from such Texts (as this I have read) we can prevent the Apostasy of any from the Church,
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All these particulars shew I have great reason to make choice of the Text and such like unto it, till I have so fully discharged my duty and discovered the mind of God out of the Scriptures about it, that I may leave the forsaking of our Church assemblies inexcusable,
All these particulars show I have great reason to make choice of the Text and such like unto it, till I have so Fully discharged my duty and discovered the mind of God out of the Scriptures about it, that I may leave the forsaking of our Church assemblies inexcusable,
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For the coherence of the Text, I shall wish you to look no further back then the 22 verse. For the Apostle haveing in the former part of the Chapter shewn them, that the Sacrifice of Christs body, which he once offered, hath for ever taken away sin.
For the coherence of the Text, I shall wish you to look no further back then the 22 verse. For the Apostle having in the former part of the Chapter shown them, that the Sacrifice of Christ body, which he once offered, hath for ever taken away since.
The first in 22 vese let us draw near to God, how? even in and through Christ, with a true heart and full assurance of faith, &c. And the Second is in the 23 verse.
The First in 22 vese let us draw near to God, how? even in and through christ, with a true heart and full assurance of faith, etc. And the Second is in the 23 verse.
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Now this exhortation he strengtheneth, by giving of directions, for furthering their obedience thereunto: the first is, Christans mutually stirring up, and sharpening one another amongst themselves;
Now this exhortation he strengtheneth, by giving of directions, for furthering their Obedience thereunto: the First is, Christians mutually stirring up, and sharpening one Another among themselves;
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that is a special help to constancy in the true Religion, and a preservative against Apostacy, together with a godly striving one with another, who shall be first in love and welldoing.
that is a special help to constancy in the true Religion, and a preservative against Apostasy, together with a godly striving one with Another, who shall be First in love and welldoing.
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vers. 24. Let us consider one another to provoke to love and good works. And, 2. Another means to this end, is the frequenting Christian congregations & assemblies.
vers. 24. Let us Consider one Another to provoke to love and good works. And, 2. another means to this end, is the frequenting Christian congregations & assemblies.
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for separation from the true Church, or the Christian society of the faithful therein, is a remarkable sin, tending to lead men by Schism to Apostacy, from the profession of the true faith.
for separation from the true Church, or the Christian society of the faithful therein, is a remarkable since, tending to led men by Schism to Apostasy, from the profession of the true faith.
The word for assemblies in the Text hath a very great emphasis in it, it is a tricomposite NONLATINALPHABET the preposition NONLATINALPHABET as both Calvin and Hemingius upon the place observe signifies novam accessionem, an increase or addition of some more members to a body congregated,
The word for assemblies in the Text hath a very great emphasis in it, it is a tricomposite the preposition as both calvin and hemingius upon the place observe signifies novam accessionem, an increase or addition of Some more members to a body congregated,
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Not forsaking the Assembling of themselves, that is, saith the London Annotations the publique congregation of the faithful, wherein the word of God is taught, the sacraments administred,
Not forsaking the Assembling of themselves, that is, Says the London Annotations the public congregation of the faithful, wherein the word of God is taught, the Sacraments administered,
where hath he promised it? Marke, the Scriptures quoted by the Assembly for it are these one thing have I desired of the Lord that I might dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
where hath he promised it? Mark, the Scriptures quoted by the Assembly for it Are these one thing have I desired of the Lord that I might dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
Another text quoted by them is I was glad, when they said let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem, thither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,
another text quoted by them is I was glad, when they said let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, Oh Jerusalem, thither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,
Of such assemblies therefore, even of such as go into the said House of God, whither the tribes, the Multitude of the right worshippers of God, go up to pray unto,
Of such assemblies Therefore, even of such as go into the said House of God, whither the tribes, the Multitude of the right worshippers of God, go up to pray unto,
For as the Reverend Mr. Ball expounds that place (in his tryal of the grounds tending to separation) pag 280, by the contextit appears Christ is there speaking of the Validity of the sentence of excommunication,
For as the Reverend Mr. Ball expounds that place (in his trial of the grounds tending to separation) page 280, by the contextit appears christ is there speaking of the Validity of the sentence of excommunication,
and certainly Christs meaning is not that every Society that consisteth of two or three believers met together to pray or preach, have the power to excommunicate:
and Certainly Christ meaning is not that every Society that Consisteth of two or three believers met together to pray or preach, have the power to excommunicate:
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for no one example can be Alledged out of Scripture or Ecclesiastical History of the ancient Churches, wherein any number of the Faithful, did ever lawfully excommunicate or judg any Member of their Society, without their Guides and lawful Officers, moderateing the action.
for no one Exampl can be Alleged out of Scripture or Ecclesiastical History of the ancient Churches, wherein any number of the Faithful, did ever lawfully excommunicate or judge any Member of their Society, without their Guides and lawful Officers, moderateing the actium.
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If Christ be present with two or three gathered together in his name to ask things agreable to his will, he will much more confirmin heaven what ever his officers and servants that have power from Christ to do this service in the Church in his name shall determine and conclude according to his will:
If christ be present with two or three gathered together in his name to ask things agreeable to his will, he will much more confirmin heaven what ever his Officers and Servants that have power from christ to do this service in the Church in his name shall determine and conclude according to his will:
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Quomodo possunt duoaut tres in non mine, Christi colligi quos constat à Christo & ab ejus Ecclesià seperant, saith S. Ciprian, how can they be met together in the name of Christ that do manifestly separate themselves from Christ and his Church.
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Cum Haereses & Schismata nata sint, dum conventicula sibi diversa constituunt veritatis caput & originem reliquerunt, when Heresies and Schismes arise,
Cum Heresies & Schismata Nata sint, dum Conventions sibi diversa constituunt veritatis caput & originem reliquerunt, when Heresies and Schisms arise,
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It is the Church and they that keep within the pale of the Chuch by unity and concord to whom this promise runs to give them, what, they meet together in his name to ask of him,
It is the Church and they that keep within the pale of the Church by unity and concord to whom this promise runs to give them, what, they meet together in his name to ask of him,
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& instituit ecclesiam, sed exprobrans discordiam persidis, & fidelibus pacem suâ voce commendans, ostendit magis esse se cum duobus aut tribus unanimitèr orantibus quàm cum decedentibus pluribus, plusque impetrari posse paucorum concordi prece quàm discordi multorum oratione.
& Instituit Church, sed exprobrans discordiam persidis, & fidelibus pacem suâ voce commendans, ostendit magis esse se cum duobus Or tribus unanimitèr orantibus quàm cum decedentibus Pluribus, plusque impetrari posse Paucorum concordi prece quàm discordi multorum oration.
but rather upbraiding the contentions of the perfidious, and commending unity and unaminity to the faithful, he teacheth us that he will rather be with two or three of them met together with one accord in his name,
but rather upbraiding the contentions of the perfidious, and commending unity and unaminity to the faithful, he Teaches us that he will rather be with two or three of them met together with one accord in his name,
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and according to his appointment, then with multitudes of them that depart from them, and that he will rather answer the uniform prayers of a few peace able believers,
and according to his appointment, then with Multitudes of them that depart from them, and that he will rather answer the uniform Prayers of a few peace able believers,
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Can they think that Christ will be in the midst of them, that are met together out of the Church of Christ? Nay though such should suffer Martyrdome in the confession of his name,
Can they think that christ will be in the midst of them, that Are met together out of the Church of christ? Nay though such should suffer Martyrdom in the Confessi of his name,
yet cannot that blot and stain of their Schism be washed away in their blood, Inexpiabilis & gravis culpa discordiae n•c passione purgatur, the great and inexpiable fault of separation and dissention cannot be purged by the most bitter passion or suffering, Esse martyr non potest qui in ecclesiâ non est, he cannot be a true martyr that keeps not unity in the Church, Ad regnum pervenire non poterit qui eam quae regnatura est, derelinquit.
yet cannot that blot and stain of their Schism be washed away in their blood, Inexpiabilis & gravis culpa discordiae n•c passion purgatur, the great and inexpiable fault of separation and dissension cannot be purged by the most bitter passion or suffering, Esse martyr non potest qui in ecclesiâ non est, he cannot be a true martyr that keeps not unity in the Church, Ad Kingdom pervenire non poterit qui eam Quae regnatura est, derelinquit.
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My way being thus clear, and the meaning of the Text being thus made out and explained, I shall from what is said, raise this observation and prosecute it.
My Way being thus clear, and the meaning of the Text being thus made out and explained, I shall from what is said, raise this observation and prosecute it.
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That it is the undoubted duty of all pious Christians, that desire to prove constant to the true Religion to frequent and not to neglect the publique Assemblies of the Church.
That it is the undoubted duty of all pious Christians, that desire to prove constant to the true Religion to frequent and not to neglect the public Assemblies of the Church.
There is such infinite absolute perfection in the divine nature, as necessarily calls for religious worship at the creatures hands, with this truth our blessed Saviour repelled that great temptation of the Divel to fall down and worship him , It is written thou shall worship the Lord thy God,
There is such infinite absolute perfection in the divine nature, as necessarily calls for religious worship At the creatures hands, with this truth our blessed Saviour repelled that great temptation of the devil to fallen down and worship him, It is written thou shall worship the Lord thy God,
and attributes, omniscience, omnipresence omnipotence, &c. that are necessary to make a being Adorable, & so with him no creature can claim a partner-ship in divine Adoration and religious worship, without great Sacriledg,
and attributes, omniscience, omnipresence omnipotence, etc. that Are necessary to make a being Adorable, & so with him no creature can claim a partnership in divine Adoration and religious worship, without great Sacrilege,
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nor can any be given to it, without gross and abominable Idolatry? by this are the Papists therefore convinced of grievious Idolatry, in that they worship those things with a religious worship, which are no proper objects thereof;
nor can any be given to it, without gross and abominable Idolatry? by this Are the Papists Therefore convinced of grievious Idolatry, in that they worship those things with a religious worship, which Are no proper objects thereof;
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As for pure spiritual beings, such as Angels are, they need not (being incorporeal) be circumstantiated, either to time or place in rendring this actual worship to God.
As for pure spiritual beings, such as Angels Are, they need not (being incorporeal) be circumstantiated, either to time or place in rendering this actual worship to God.
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As for any further knowledge of the manner and circumstances of the Angels worshipping and adoreing of God, Scriptures have a deep silence concerning it,
As for any further knowledge of the manner and Circumstances of the Angels worshipping and adoring of God, Scriptures have a deep silence Concerning it,
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and it is a learned Ignorance for us to sit down satisfied and contented without the knowledge of that which God hath thought unnecessary to be revealed, indeed to inquire any further thereinto, may run us upon the rock of bold and unsafe conjectures in those matters, the knowledg of which we may well spare, without the least prejudice of our present comfort, or our future salvation. So come we to the.
and it is a learned Ignorance for us to fit down satisfied and contented without the knowledge of that which God hath Thought unnecessary to be revealed, indeed to inquire any further thereinto, may run us upon the rock of bold and unsafe Conjectures in those matters, the knowledge of which we may well spare, without the least prejudice of our present Comfort, or our future salvation. So come we to thee.
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The very same reasons that do evince a necessity of worship to be given unto God, by such creatures as are partly body and partly spirit, will insert necessity of makeing time and place the inseperable adjuncts thereof.
The very same Reasons that do evince a necessity of worship to be given unto God, by such creatures as Are partly body and partly Spirit, will insert necessity of making time and place the inseparable adjuncts thereof.
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nor can man conveniently set upon Gods worship unless some time be set a part, wherein he may be sreed and disintangled, from his ordinary workes and inployments.
nor can man conveniently Set upon God's worship unless Some time be Set a part, wherein he may be sreed and disentangled, from his ordinary works and inployments.
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Thus far time and worship seemes to fall under one and the same command; for as God in creating the world, did concreate time together with the world:
Thus Far time and worship seems to fallen under one and the same command; for as God in creating the world, did concreate time together with the world:
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so, when God commands any religious worship to be performed by men, he withal implicitely commands the necessary circumstance of some time, wherein it may be performed,
so, when God commands any religious worship to be performed by men, he withal implicitly commands the necessary circumstance of Some time, wherein it may be performed,
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so you see I come near to the matter of my Text. I say the worship which is due unto God the more publique it is, the better it is, the greater and the more visible is the joynt concurrance and Assembling together of several worshippers,
so you see I come near to the matter of my Text. I say the worship which is due unto God the more public it is, the better it is, the greater and the more visible is the joint concurrence and Assembling together of several worshippers,
St. Austin in his confession saith, that he was almost ravished with the Songs and Prayers of the Church & Congregation, so that the spiritual comfort, which he conceived by the sweet and heavenly matter, which then the Christians joyntly and orderly made,
Saint Austin in his Confessi Says, that he was almost ravished with the Songs and Prayers of the Church & Congregation, so that the spiritual Comfort, which he conceived by the sweet and heavenly matter, which then the Christians jointly and orderly made,
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And, Ibelieve, there's scarce any Christian, but he hath sometimes felt his heart moved and affected towards God, in actions of publique worship, especially if uniformely and lively performed, more then at other times.
And, Ibelieve, there's scarce any Christian, but he hath sometime felt his heart moved and affected towards God, in actions of public worship, especially if uniformly and lively performed, more then At other times.
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4. It is excellent, as publique, in respect of God, for the more publique it is, the more it tends, to the honour and glory of God, being a publique testimony and acknowledgment of our dependence upon,
4. It is excellent, as public, in respect of God, for the more public it is, the more it tends, to the honour and glory of God, being a public testimony and acknowledgment of our dependence upon,
So that if the candle of light be in our soules that is, if we inwardly worship God in our hearts and spirits, we must set it upon a candlestick, our inward piety and worship must appear in our outward and publique worship of God before all the world.
So that if the candle of Light be in our Souls that is, if we inwardly worship God in our hearts and spirits, we must Set it upon a candlestick, our inward piety and worship must appear in our outward and public worship of God before all the world.
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Surely in every congregation there are some truly righteous, and their presence cannot but bring down mercies on those others whose prayers for themselves have no promise to be heard non aequè exoras quum solus Dminum obsecras, saith the Father.
Surely in every congregation there Are Some truly righteous, and their presence cannot but bring down Mercies on those Others whose Prayers for themselves have no promise to be herd non aequè exoras Whom solus Dminum obsecras, Says the Father.
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when, not onely two or three but a whole Congregation are joyned, nay, all the Congregations of a whole nation do in the same words put their Common petitions and supplications, O what a shrill noise must this needs make in the ears of God.
when, not only two or three but a Whole Congregation Are joined, nay, all the Congregations of a Whole Nation do in the same words put their Common petitions and supplications, Oh what a shrill noise must this needs make in the ears of God.
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as the flame of one stick is nothing to that of a bundle on fire together, such is the devotion of one man to that of a whole Assembly, vis unita fortior, force vnited is somuch the stronger, a threefold cable is hardly broken.
as the flame of one stick is nothing to that of a bundle on fire together, such is the devotion of one man to that of a Whole Assembly, vis unita fortior, force united is So much the Stronger, a threefold cable is hardly broken.
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So do the joynt prayers of Gods people united, and publiquely put up unto God, move him as it were omnipotently and irresistably, they mount up to heaven, they rap at the gates and cannot easily be denyed entrance,
So do the joint Prayers of God's people united, and publicly put up unto God, move him as it were omnipotently and irresistible, they mount up to heaven, they rap At the gates and cannot Easily be denied Entrance,
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like as the petition of a whole Corporation is more avaliable to a King then the single petition of any particular person such is the power and profit of publique worship and devotion.
like as the petition of a Whole Corporation is more avaliable to a King then the single petition of any particular person such is the power and profit of public worship and devotion.
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And that by the way is a forceable argument to disswade the truely Religious from forsaking the assemblies, thats the fifth Proposition, the more publique religious worship is, the better it is.
And that by the Way is a forceable argument to dissuade the truly Religious from forsaking the assemblies, thats the fifth Proposition, the more public religious worship is, the better it is.
for he is a person set a part for the administration of Gods publique worship, he is consecrated to draw nigh unto God, he is by office an Ambassador or Messenger between God and man.
for he is a person Set a part for the administration of God's public worship, he is consecrated to draw High unto God, he is by office an Ambassador or Messenger between God and man.
So still under the Gospel it is the Ministerial office to offer the Sacrifice of publique prayer unto God, which is as sweet smelling incense in the nostrils of God,
So still under the Gospel it is the Ministerial office to offer the Sacrifice of public prayer unto God, which is as sweet smelling incense in the nostrils of God,
therefore takeheed of them, or forsaking the publique assemblies, to run after them to your perversion and distruction, such is the first requisite to a publique worship, the Ministers, the rightly called Ministers, presence in the Assembly.
Therefore takeheed of them, or forsaking the public assemblies, to run After them to your perversion and destruction, such is the First requisite to a public worship, the Ministers, the rightly called Ministers, presence in the Assembly.
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2. That puplique worship may be publique indeed, the people ought to come and joyn in it, every one that would be saved must be member of the true Church for extra ecclesian nou est salus out of the true Church •nd Religion, no man can find assurance of comfort and Salvation.
2. That puplique worship may be public indeed, the people ought to come and join in it, every one that would be saved must be member of the true Church for extra Ecclesian now est salus out of the true Church •nd Religion, no man can find assurance of Comfort and Salvation.
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Japhet cannot be saved until perswaded to dwell in the tents of Shem, nor Noahs family out of the Ark. The visible Church of Christ is a Congregation of faithful men, in which the pure word of God is preached,
Japheth cannot be saved until persuaded to dwell in the tents of Shem, nor Noahs family out of the Ark The visible Church of christ is a Congregation of faithful men, in which the pure word of God is preached,
and due administration of the Sacraments in it, And surely these are unquestionable in our Church of England, even in the confession of our adversaries,
and due administration of the Sacraments in it, And surely these Are unquestionable in our Church of England, even in the Confessi of our Adversaries,
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<2^PAGES^MISSING> 1. The Tabernacle where the Ark of the Covenant and the Altar was placed. There God promised to meet with his people, that worshipped him;
hence it was called the Tabernacle of the Congregation, or the Tabernacle of Meeting, as being both the place of their meeting together and Gods meeting with them.
hence it was called the Tabernacle of the Congregation, or the Tabernacle of Meeting, as being both the place of their meeting together and God's meeting with them.
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Now this place was fixed as the place of Jewish meeting, as being a type of Christ our Mediator, by whom alone, we being strangers unto God, became acceptable to him, it is he that by offering himselfe a sacrifice to God for us, hath made him a propitious Father to us,
Now this place was fixed as the place of Jewish meeting, as being a type of christ our Mediator, by whom alone, we being Strangers unto God, became acceptable to him, it is he that by offering himself a sacrifice to God for us, hath made him a propitious Father to us,
2. God commanded the Temple to be built for his publique worship, not that God would dwell in houses made with hands but thus by way of condescension, he accommodated himself to his peoples capacity.
2. God commanded the Temple to be built for his public worship, not that God would dwell in houses made with hands but thus by Way of condescension, he accommodated himself to his peoples capacity.
And as a Prince hath his palace in a great City, so would the Lord have his Temple within Jerusalem, which is therefore called the place of his habitation , The throne of his glory , The perfection of beauty, the joy of the whole earth , The place of his rest .
And as a Prince hath his palace in a great city, so would the Lord have his Temple within Jerusalem, which is Therefore called the place of his habitation, The throne of his glory, The perfection of beauty, the joy of the Whole earth, The place of his rest.
Now the reason why God would have the portable Tabernacle erected by Moses to be changed by Solomon, into a most magnificent and stately Temple to be fixed at Jerusalem, it was to typify the heavenly Temple and Sanctuary into which Christ was to enter after his passion and resurrection, where we shall all appear before him to adore God in perfect peace for ever more. Then
Now the reason why God would have the portable Tabernacle erected by Moses to be changed by Solomon, into a most magnificent and stately Temple to be fixed At Jerusalem, it was to typify the heavenly Temple and Sanctuary into which christ was to enter After his passion and resurrection, where we shall all appear before him to adore God in perfect peace for ever more. Then
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for though they were to have but one altar and place for sacrifice which the Lord should chuse to place the ark of his covenant there, the Tabernacle or Temple,
for though they were to have but one altar and place for sacrifice which the Lord should choose to place the Ark of his Covenant there, the Tabernacle or Temple,
or other inclosures like our Courts, open above, in these they pray'd onely, in these they interpreted the Scriptures also, in the Temple they both pray'd, and interpreted, and sacrificed also:
or other enclosures like our Courts, open above, in these they prayed only, in these they interpreted the Scriptures also, in the Temple they both prayed, and interpreted, and sacrificed also:
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But as for their Synagogues many Authors will have their Original fetc'ht no higher then the Babylonish Captivity, thinking that necessity first taught the Jews the use of them, which after their return they brought with them into their own Country.
But as for their Synagogues many Authors will have their Original fetc'ht no higher then the Babylonish Captivity, thinking that necessity First taught the jews the use of them, which After their return they brought with them into their own Country.
and that an hundred miles distant from them that dwelt in remote places, therefore that they might not be left wholly destitute of places for their ordinary meeting for publique worship they built these Synagogues after they came into the promised Land. Sure it is they were in David 's time, whence that place They have burnt up all the Synagogues of God in the Land;
and that an hundred miles distant from them that dwelled in remote places, Therefore that they might not be left wholly destitute of places for their ordinary meeting for public worship they built these Synagogues After they Come into the promised Land. Sure it is they were in David is time, whence that place They have burned up all the Synagogues of God in the Land;
So did our Saviour often frequenting them while he was in the flesh both evidently testifying his real likeing of those publique performances of religious worship that were then celebrated,
So did our Saviour often frequenting them while he was in the Flesh both evidently testifying his real liking of those public performances of religious worship that were then celebrated,
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and tacitely approved the places themselves, where they were thus solemnly performed, thus you see there were these several places for publique worship under the Law.
and tacitly approved the places themselves, where they were thus solemnly performed, thus you see there were these several places for public worship under the Law.
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There is now no legal or ceremonial kind of holiness in any place however consecrated, to render any duties there performed more acceptable unto God then if performed by the same persons in like manner in any other places.
There is now no Legal or ceremonial kind of holiness in any place however consecrated, to render any duties there performed more acceptable unto God then if performed by the same Persons in like manner in any other places.
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That all distinction of places through ceremonial holiness is abolished our Saviour evidently teacheth in his discourse with the woman of Samaria she asked him in what place God was to be worshiped,
That all distinction of places through ceremonial holiness is abolished our Saviour evidently Teaches in his discourse with the woman of Samaria she asked him in what place God was to be worshipped,
He answered her, the hour cometh when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem worship the Father, that is the publique worship of God should not be restrained to any place for its ceremonial holiness,
He answered her, the hour comes when you shall neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem worship the Father, that is the public worship of God should not be restrained to any place for its ceremonial holiness,
for the body of ceremonial worship was now to expire, and the partition wall to be taken down and God was to be worshipped no more with Jewish ceremonies? but the Gentiles was to be admitted to be his worshippers who together with the, Jewes should worship him in spirit and truth,
for the body of ceremonial worship was now to expire, and the partition wall to be taken down and God was to be worshipped no more with Jewish ceremonies? but the Gentiles was to be admitted to be his worshippers who together with thee, Jews should worship him in Spirit and truth,
and this the Prophet Malachy foretold from the rising of the Sun to the going down of the Sam, saith the Lord, my name is great among the Gentiles and in every place incense shall be offered in my name, All this then shews the vanity of the Popish Pilgrimages to this or that place,
and this the Prophet Malachy foretold from the rising of the Sun to the going down of the Sam, Says the Lord, my name is great among the Gentiles and in every place incense shall be offered in my name, All this then shows the vanity of the Popish Pilgrimages to this or that place,
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or Daniel in the Lions denn, Job on the dung-hil, Hezekiah in his bed, the three Children in the Furnace, sonah in the Whales belly, with Christ in the Mountain, in the Desert, in the Garden, on the House top,
or daniel in the Lions denn, Job on the dunghill, Hezekiah in his Bed, the three Children in the Furnace, sonah in the Whale's belly, with christ in the Mountain, in the Desert, in the Garden, on the House top,
as I said before we are body as well as spirit, therefore very light of Nature teacheth us, that convenient places for Assembling for publique worship, are necessary,
as I said before we Are body as well as Spirit, Therefore very Light of Nature Teaches us, that convenient places for Assembling for public worship, Are necessary,
yet when God is pleased to give his Church Kings to be nursing fathers, to allow publique places consecrated for publique worship, with what thankfulness then should we repair to them, which many of our Christian Brethren in the world would purchase with their whole estates and dearest blood.
yet when God is pleased to give his Church Kings to be nursing Father's, to allow public places consecrated for public worship, with what thankfulness then should we repair to them, which many of our Christian Brothers in the world would purchase with their Whole estates and dearest blood.
When God give rest and quietness to his Church from the ten famous Persecutions, wherein they were glad to Assemble not in the fittest but safest places, perhaps in Dens and Caves of the earth, I say,
When God give rest and quietness to his Church from the ten famous Persecutions, wherein they were glad to Assemble not in the Fittest but Safest places, perhaps in Dens and Caves of the earth, I say,
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when God gave her rest from them, then did they immediately erect Oratories for publique prayers, not sumptuous and stately, which could not then be possible by reason of the Churches poverty,
when God gave her rest from them, then did they immediately erect Oratories for public Prayers, not sumptuous and stately, which could not then be possible by reason of the Churches poverty,
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Thus did popular consent and the Magistrates civil Sanction design these places for publique worship, seperating them unto it and prevailing custome hath styled them Churches.
Thus did popular consent and the Magistrates civil Sanction Design these places for public worship, separating them unto it and prevailing custom hath styled them Churches.
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in our Quakers to boast so much of the ligbt within them, and yet to be in such darkness? Its contrary to the very light of nature, to decry and forsake the places set a part for religious worship, the necessity whereof for publique Assemblies is so evident even by natural light.
in our Quakers to boast so much of the ligbt within them, and yet to be in such darkness? Its contrary to the very Light of nature, to decry and forsake the places Set a part for religious worship, the necessity whereof for public Assemblies is so evident even by natural Light.
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How much better did the poor Heathens improve their natural dictates, than these pretenders to the light within, who from the sight of the necessity of some convenient place for publique worship invented their Groves,
How much better did the poor heathens improve their natural dictates, than these pretenders to the Light within, who from the sighed of the necessity of Some convenient place for public worship invented their Groves,
Gods own setting a part places for publique Assemblies, under the law, and before it his approving those that his people did set a part, the authority that such places have by the very light of nature,
God's own setting a part places for public Assemblies, under the law, and before it his approving those that his people did Set a part, the Authority that such places have by the very Light of nature,
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I conclude that Divine worship may be truly Publique which as publique is so acceptable unto God, there is requisite as publique persons Ministers and People to Assemble in it,
I conclude that Divine worship may be truly Public which as public is so acceptable unto God, there is requisite as public Persons Ministers and People to Assemble in it,
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Prop. 7. The most Solemn and publique Assemblies of the Church in these publique places, are greatly to be esteemed and constantly to be frequented of all the faithful members of the same, in the negative ( not forsaking ) must needs be implyed the affirmative to frequent them.
Prop. 7. The most Solemn and public Assemblies of the Church in these public places, Are greatly to be esteemed and constantly to be frequented of all the faithful members of the same, in the negative (not forsaking) must needs be employed the affirmative to frequent them.
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and that more publique it is done the better it is, and that it be publiquely done it is necessary there be an Assembly of Minister and People, Pastor and Flock in a publique place,
and that more public it is done the better it is, and that it be publicly done it is necessary there be an Assembly of Minister and People, Pastor and Flock in a public place,
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Hence Gods people to shew an extraordinary desire to prevail with God in their prayers upon extraordinary occasions, they was wont to be extraordinary careful, that their Assemblies might be as publique as might be .
Hence God's people to show an extraordinary desire to prevail with God in their Prayers upon extraordinary occasions, they was wont to be extraordinary careful, that their Assemblies might be as public as might be.
all Judah stood before the Lord with their young ones, wives, and children, and all the children of Israel went up and all the People came into the house of God,
all Judah stood before the Lord with their young ones, wives, and children, and all the children of Israel went up and all the People Come into the house of God,
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2. It's as necessary, this, for others good, for every man, especially Parents and Masters, frequenting the publique Assemblies, may do much good by their example.
2. It's as necessary, this, for Others good, for every man, especially Parents and Masters, frequenting the public Assemblies, may do much good by their Exampl.
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For as every godly man loveth all such as fear God , and delighteth in their Company, I am a companion to all them that fear thee and keep thy Commandement, ) So doth he take most comfort in their company when they meet together in their assemblies to serve God.
For as every godly man loves all such as Fear God, and delights in their Company, I am a Companion to all them that Fear thee and keep thy Commandment,) So does he take most Comfort in their company when they meet together in their assemblies to serve God.
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we beseech you brethren by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering togather unto him, And by the Prophets speech sinners shall not stand in the congregation of the righteous.
we beseech you brothers by the coming of our Lord jesus christ, and by our gathering together unto him, And by the prophets speech Sinners shall not stand in the congregation of the righteous.
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as Iron sharpeneth Iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend, hence when the Brethren met Paul at Apii Forum, he praised God and took courage.
as Iron sharpeneth Iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend, hence when the Brothers met Paul At Apii Forum, he praised God and took courage.
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upon this account it is required of great ones to worship the Lord in the Sanctuary, that so they might give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name.
upon this account it is required of great ones to worship the Lord in the Sanctuary, that so they might give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name.
4. To frequent them is not onely our duty but priviledge also, it is one of the greatest mercies we enjoy on earth that we can have liberty to go to the house of God publiquely to Assemble in them to worship him there,
4. To frequent them is not only our duty but privilege also, it is one of the greatest Mercies we enjoy on earth that we can have liberty to go to the house of God publicly to Assemble in them to worship him there,
My soul thirsteth for God, even for the living God, when shall I come and appear before the presence of God! and verse 4. He saith that his soul languished when he considered, that had it not been for the tyranny of his enemies he might have gine with the rest of the assembly into the house of God;
My soul Thirsteth for God, even for the living God, when shall I come and appear before the presence of God! and verse 4. He Says that his soul languished when he considered, that had it not been for the tyranny of his enemies he might have Gine with the rest of the assembly into the house of God;
My heart and my flesh cryes out for the living God, and verse the third he seems to envy the Sparrowes and Swallowes, that had liberty to lay their young where he had no accesse;
My heart and my Flesh cries out for the living God, and verse the third he seems to envy the Sparrows and Swallows, that had liberty to lay their young where he had no access;
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and then he cryes out abruptly with a wonderful pathetical exclamation, O thine altars Jehova, my King and my God, And in the three next verses he pronounceth them happy? not onely that dwells in the Lords house to praise him,
and then he cries out abruptly with a wondered pathetical exclamation, Oh thine Altars Jehovah, my King and my God, And in the three next Verses he pronounceth them happy? not only that dwells in the lords house to praise him,
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but that hath but liberty to come to the Church, though it were with a long and tedious journey, through thick and thin, through the Valley of Baca the rain filling the pools.
but that hath but liberty to come to the Church, though it were with a long and tedious journey, through thick and thin, through the Valley of Baca the rain filling the pools.
And it is observable to the same purpose, when Hezekiah upon his prayer had his sentence of death revoked, in what terms Gods goodness is declared, behold I have healed thee,
And it is observable to the same purpose, when Hezekiah upon his prayer had his sentence of death revoked, in what terms God's Goodness is declared, behold I have healed thee,
yea, the Scriptures plainly teacheth us, that though God be every where present do not I fill he aven and earth saith the Lord, the most high dwelleth not in Temples made with hands, he is not confined in them :
yea, the Scriptures plainly Teaches us, that though God be every where present do not I fill he aven and earth Says the Lord, the most high dwells not in Temples made with hands, he is not confined in them:
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Now Gods publique worship is called the face and preferce of God Hence when Cain was for his murder banished from the place where his Parents and their families met together for the worship of God,
Now God's public worship is called the face and preferce of God Hence when Cain was for his murder banished from the place where his Parents and their families met together for the worship of God,
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and he said, we will wait for thy loving kindnes•, O Lord in the midst of thy Temple And the place of Gods worship under the Law was called Bethel, Gods house,
and he said, we will wait for thy loving kindnes•, Oh Lord in the midst of thy Temple And the place of God's worship under the Law was called Bethel, God's house,
and the glorious Sanctuary , because the glory of the Lord filled it and sensibly appeared in it, in the Tabernacle and in the Temple, and Zion is called the habitation of Gods house;
and the glorious Sanctuary, Because the glory of the Lord filled it and sensibly appeared in it, in the Tabernacle and in the Temple, and Zion is called the habitation of God's house;
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Hence S. John saw him walking in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks . And the assemblies of Gods people under the Gospel may as well be called glorious,
Hence S. John saw him walking in the midst of the seven golden Candlesticks. And the assemblies of God's people under the Gospel may as well be called glorious,
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even matters of that worth that the very Angels themselves desired to stoop down to behold , that most comfortable and precious treasure of Gods holy word, the ministry of reconciliation, the preaching of the word, which is the door of Faith, that ordinance of God by which his Saints are gathered,
even matters of that worth that the very Angels themselves desired to stoop down to behold, that most comfortable and precious treasure of God's holy word, the Ministry of reconciliation, the preaching of the word, which is the door of Faith, that Ordinance of God by which his Saints Are gathered,
that powerful means by which Satan is made to fall from heaven like sightning , and his strongest holds are beaten down in us , that key of knowledge by which is opened unto us the whole counsel of God , Those Sacraments which are seals of the righteousness which is by Faith , those Monuments of Gods exceeding love unto us in Jesus Christ, those seals of the kingdome, those seasts for our souls of fat things full of marrow, those exercises of common prayer and praising God in their proper places, that house of prayer, praise, waiting for God in Sion. O what priviledges are these inestimable unutterable;
that powerful means by which Satan is made to fallen from heaven like sightning, and his Strongest holds Are beaten down in us, that key of knowledge by which is opened unto us the Whole counsel of God, Those Sacraments which Are Seals of the righteousness which is by Faith, those Monuments of God's exceeding love unto us in jesus christ, those Seals of the Kingdom, those seasts for our Souls of fat things full of marrow, those exercises of Common prayer and praising God in their proper places, that house of prayer, praise, waiting for God in Sion. Oh what privileges Are these inestimable unutterable;
Such cause have we to love Gods house, and to frequent and highly to esteem the assemblies of the Saints in it and we are sensual, Sottish, Foolish, above measure,
Such cause have we to love God's house, and to frequent and highly to esteem the assemblies of the Saints in it and we Are sensual, Sottish, Foolish, above measure,
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Nay as there is a special promise of Gods presence in such publick assemblies so of Gods special protection of them, of which the Angels are special ministers.
Nay as there is a special promise of God's presence in such public assemblies so of God's special protection of them, of which the Angels Are special Ministers.
For as they have a charge from God to minister and do service to Gods people and to pitch their tents about them when they assemble to serve the Lord.
For as they have a charge from God to minister and do service to God's people and to pitch their tents about them when they assemble to serve the Lord.
and in time of trouble he will hide us in his Pavilion, and in this respect they that are excluded from the Church assemblies are said to be delivered up to Satan,
and in time of trouble he will hide us in his Pavilion, and in this respect they that Are excluded from the Church assemblies Are said to be Delivered up to Satan,
That it is sinful appears sufficiently by what is said, as it is a meanes of making the worship of God less acceptable, of giveing evil examples to others, of abateing of Gods Glory, of despight or contemning so excellent a priviledge, of depriving your own soules of the fruition of Gods presence,
That it is sinful appears sufficiently by what is said, as it is a means of making the worship of God less acceptable, of giving evil Examples to Others, of abating of God's Glory, of despite or contemning so excellent a privilege, of depriving your own Souls of the fruition of God's presence,
Of the praises thereof, and so that chearfulness and reviving of spirit which we might enjoy, by having fellowship in those spiritual songs where Gods people do sing of his righteousness of all these benefits men wilfully deprive themselves, that forsake the Assembling together in Gods house.
Of the praises thereof, and so that cheerfulness and reviving of Spirit which we might enjoy, by having fellowship in those spiritual songs where God's people do sing of his righteousness of all these benefits men wilfully deprive themselves, that forsake the Assembling together in God's house.
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Such a woeful thing it is, for men to do themselves the greatest injury that can be, to deprive themselves of Gods presence by forsakeing the assemblies of his people;
Such a woeful thing it is, for men to do themselves the greatest injury that can be, to deprive themselves of God's presence by forsaking the assemblies of his people;
They razed the sanctuary to the ground, defiled the dwelling place of Gods name, and burnt up all the Synagogues of God in the land, And Jeremiah in his Lamentations The waies of Zion lament, because no man cometh to the solemn feasts, all her gates are desolate.
They razed the sanctuary to the ground, defiled the Dwelling place of God's name, and burned up all the Synagogues of God in the land, And Jeremiah in his Lamentations The ways of Zion lament, Because no man comes to the solemn feasts, all her gates Are desolate.
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as casting them out of Gods presence and giving them up to Satan so sottish are they that willfully excommunicate themselves by forsakeing the assemblies.
as casting them out of God's presence and giving them up to Satan so sottish Are they that wilfully excommunicate themselves by forsaking the assemblies.
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It is like a mans being outlawed in matters of civil Government, by which he is deprived of all the benefits and protection, belonging to a subject of the realm.
It is like a men being outlawed in matters of civil Government, by which he is deprived of all the benefits and protection, belonging to a Subject of the realm.
so as to be reckoned as strangers or forra•ners, as heathens and publicans The sin of these men will best be discovered if we pass from this eighth proposition to the second General in the Text.
so as to be reckoned as Strangers or forra•ners, as Heathens and Publicans The since of these men will best be discovered if we pass from this eighth proposition to the second General in the Text.
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whoever they be, are blame worthy, and are to be reproved, and sharply rebuked what motives soever they may have for forsaking the publick Assemblies of the true Church, they cannot forsake them and be innocent, it is an act that cannot be acceptable unto God, not forsaking the Assembling of your selves together,
whoever they be, Are blame worthy, and Are to be reproved, and sharply rebuked what motives soever they may have for forsaking the public Assemblies of the true Church, they cannot forsake them and be innocent, it is an act that cannot be acceptable unto God, not forsaking the Assembling of your selves together,
but that this is a most corrupt, and unsound inference will appear if we consider. 1. That the purest Church on earth is not free; perfectly free from all corruptions:
but that this is a most corrupt, and unsound Inference will appear if we Consider. 1. That the Purest Church on earth is not free; perfectly free from all corruptions:
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so is there no Church that breatheth in so pure an air, but it may justly complain of some thick and unwholsome evaporations, of sin and error in it.
so is there no Church that breathes in so pure an air, but it may justly complain of Some thick and unwholesome evaporations, of since and error in it.
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wherein was unclear as well as clean beasts? doth not Christ compare it to a feiled wherein grows both tares and wheat promiscuously until the harvest;
wherein was unclear as well as clean beasts? does not christ compare it to a feiled wherein grows both tares and wheat promiscuously until the harvest;
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But on some God bestowes digging, and dunging unto them, and fencing them, which cumber the ground and are good for nothing but to be cast into the fire.
But on Some God bestows digging, and dunging unto them, and fencing them, which cumber the ground and Are good for nothing but to be cast into the fire.
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Nay, sometimes in a true Church, even the chiefest members for eminency and Authority are corrupted, sometimes the prime Governours of a Church (as the chief Priests and Elders in our Saviours time) may be great enemies of real goodness.
Nay, sometime in a true Church, even the chiefest members for eminency and authority Are corrupted, sometime the prime Governors of a Church (as the chief Priests and Elders in our Saviors time) may be great enemies of real Goodness.
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and primitive piety which consisted chiefly in Humility, Mortification, Obedience, and good works, and such a general increase of all filthy and abominable sins,
and primitive piety which consisted chiefly in Humility, Mortification, obedience, and good works, and such a general increase of all filthy and abominable Sins,
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and those too frequently uncensured, unrereproved that there is just cause for any Godly man to fear least God be about to take away his tabernacle from amongst us,
and those too frequently uncensured, unrereproved that there is just cause for any Godly man to Fear lest God be about to take away his tabernacle from among us,
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4. This is no ground at all for him to separate from the Church, or to forsake the Assembly there of (it is of Mr. Hildershams Doctrines, agreable to the ninteenth Article of the Church of England ) and that those Assemblies that injoy the word and Doctrine of Salvation though they may have many corruptions remaining in them,
4. This is no ground At all for him to separate from the Church, or to forsake the Assembly there of (it is of Mr. Hildershams Doctrines, agreeable to the Nineteenth Article of the Church of England) and that those Assemblies that enjoy the word and Doctrine of Salvation though they may have many corruptions remaining in them,
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there was the Church again, and behold, in that ark there was accursed Cham as well as a blessed Shem. As also in Abrahams family, a scoffing Ismael as well as a devout Isaac. And in Isaacs a prophane Esau as well as an holy Jacob; And O what Scandals brook out among the Patriarchs! Ruben became incestuous.
there was the Church again, and behold, in that Ark there was accursed Cham as well as a blessed Shem. As also in Abrahams family, a scoffing Ishmael as well as a devout Isaac. And in Isaacs a profane Esau as well as an holy Jacob; And O what Scandals brook out among the Patriarchs! Reuben became incestuous.
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After this, when the Church was inlarged into great congregations, and assemblies, O what impatient murmuring do we read of among the children of Israel, what foul Idolatries committed in the Wilderness, what serveing of Baalim time after time in the Land of Canaan, what horrible and scandalous sins were committed amongst them under the Judges? how was polygamy and unreasonable devorces,
After this, when the Church was enlarged into great congregations, and assemblies, Oh what impatient murmuring doe we read of among the children of Israel, what foul Idolatries committed in the Wilderness, what serving of Baalim time After time in the Land of Canaan, what horrible and scandalous Sins were committed among them under the Judges? how was polygamy and unreasonable divorces,
and setting up high places in the daies of the best Kings? and what a deludge of prophaneness and Idollatry must you needs think there brake out in the worst,
and setting up high places in the days of the best Kings? and what a deluge of profaneness and idolatry must you needs think there brake out in the worst,
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when men did not onely sin secretly but openly? they shewed their sin as Sodom; when the Priests that should have restrained them, led them on by evil examples;
when men did not only sin secretly but openly? they showed their since as Sodom; when the Priests that should have restrained them, led them on by evil Examples;
So in Ahabs time there were seven thousand that had not bowed their knee to Baal but yet never was the wicked (until convicted and censured) debarred from joyning with the Godly in the true worship,
So in Ahabs time there were seven thousand that had not bowed their knee to Baal but yet never was the wicked (until convicted and censured) debarred from joining with the Godly in the true worship,
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and yet then Joseph and Mary the parents of Christ did joyn themselves to the congregation in Gods publick worship? Nay they went a long Journey with their child Jesus to satisfie the law to offer their turtle Doves and a pair of young Pigeons,
and yet then Joseph and Marry the Parents of christ did join themselves to the congregation in God's public worship? Nay they went a long Journey with their child jesus to satisfy the law to offer their turtle Dove and a pair of young Pigeons,
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and that which may justly and finally stop their mouths for ever might be this? if they would but consider how corrupt was the State of the Church in our Saviour's time,
and that which may justly and finally stop their mouths for ever might be this? if they would but Consider how corrupt was the State of the Church in our Saviour's time,
1. For the Priests and Teachers they were ignorant and unlearned; Nay, wicked and ungodly even the High priest himself did enter unlawfully into his calling,
1. For the Priests and Teachers they were ignorant and unlearned; Nay, wicked and ungodly even the High priest himself did enter unlawfully into his calling,
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for whereas by Gods ordi, nance be was to hold that once during his life, it was bought and sold and made annual, which is imply'd in that expression Caiaphas was high priest for that year.
for whereas by God's ordi, nance be was to hold that once during his life, it was bought and sold and made annual, which is implied in that expression Caiaphas was high priest for that year.
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and led him to the edge of a hill to thrust him down headlong, yea and all the Cities where most of his great works had been done he upbraided, wo to thee Corazin, wo to thee Bethsaida; ( l ) nor were the people of Jerusalem better.
and led him to the edge of a hill to thrust him down headlong, yea and all the Cities where most of his great works had been done he upbraided, woe to thee Chorazin, woe to thee Bethsaida; (l) nor were the people of Jerusalem better.
3. They abused the Discipline and censures of the Church shamefully, the Jewes decreed that if any one confessed that Jesus was the Christ, he should be excommunicated ipso facto.
3. They abused the Discipline and censures of the Church shamefully, the Jews decreed that if any one confessed that jesus was the christ, he should be excommunicated ipso facto.
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The fore quoted Mr. Hildersham upon this point, hath two other reasons why we may not forsake them for their corruptions, who because he is of much authority with many dissenters,
The before quoted Mr. Hildersham upon this point, hath two other Reasons why we may not forsake them for their corruptions, who Because he is of much Authority with many dissenters,
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and in their assemblies, it is evident he dwells among them, and hath not forsaken them should men make themselves wiser or purer then God himself, to forsake those, assemblies which God hath not forsaken till God hath forsaken a Church sure no man may forsake it.
and in their assemblies, it is evident he dwells among them, and hath not forsaken them should men make themselves Wiser or Purer then God himself, to forsake those, assemblies which God hath not forsaken till God hath forsaken a Church sure no man may forsake it.
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So shall any man pretend to be holier and to hate corruptions more than the Lord, the holy one of Israel? Now you may see Gods promise to dwell among and not forsake his Church, where the word and true worship of God continues, I will set my tabernacle among you (that is my Solemn worship whereof the tabernacle was a principal part) and my Soul shall not abhor you,
So shall any man pretend to be Holier and to hate corruptions more than the Lord, the holy one of Israel? Now you may see God's promise to dwell among and not forsake his Church, where the word and true worship of God continues, I will Set my tabernacle among you (that is my Solemn worship whereof the tabernacle was a principal part) and my Soul shall not abhor you,
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yet till God put this threat in execution, and actually take away his Tabernacle and worship from i•, it is still to be acknowledged and reverenced as the Church of Christ,
yet till God put this threat in execution, and actually take away his Tabernacle and worship from i•, it is still to be acknowledged and reverenced as the Church of christ,
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Accounting this a sufficient reason why they might not leave him , but men may be sure to find and attain to salvation in such assemblies, where the ministry of the word and the Doctrine of Salvation is continued and purely delivered.
Accounting this a sufficient reason why they might not leave him, but men may be sure to find and attain to salvation in such assemblies, where the Ministry of the word and the Doctrine of Salvation is continued and purely Delivered.
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It is the incorruptable seed, at one time or other effectual in all Gods Elect that do injoy it, it is the ingrafted word, which is able to save our souls. (Thus far Mr. Hildersham. ) All the enemies of our Church cannot deny,
It is the incorruptible seed, At one time or other effectual in all God's Elect that do enjoy it, it is the ingrafted word, which is able to save our Souls. (Thus Far Mr. Hildersham.) All the enemies of our Church cannot deny,
how dare they then forsake our assemblies as their manner is? What though some others of your fellow members be guilty of sins and errors, is that any prejudice to your salvation,
how Dare they then forsake our assemblies as their manner is? What though Some Others of your fellow members be guilty of Sins and errors, is that any prejudice to your salvation,
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although they by walking unworthy of their callings, and neglecting the conditions of the promises, do forfeit their part in the blessed priviledges thereof and the things promised.
although they by walking unworthy of their callings, and neglecting the conditions of the promises, do forfeit their part in the blessed privileges thereof and the things promised.
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Hence the Apostle, What if some did not believe? shall their unbeleif make the Faith of God of no effect, sure it cannot and therefore being there is no Church on earth free from all corruptions, no not in its Chiefest members;
Hence the Apostle, What if Some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the Faith of God of no Effect, sure it cannot and Therefore being there is no Church on earth free from all corruptions, no not in its Chiefest members;
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being that Saints in their several ages did not forsake the Church because of corruptions in them, being our Saviour hath left us his own practice for an incomparable example, being God himself forsakes not such Churches,
being that Saints in their several ages did not forsake the Church Because of corruptions in them, being our Saviour hath left us his own practice for an incomparable Exampl, being God himself forsakes not such Churches,
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and Spiritual, and the like, yet S. Jude (p) markes them with a black coal, Th•se be they who separate themselves, saith h•, sensual having not the Spirit.
and Spiritual, and the like, yet S. U^de (p) marks them with a black coal, Th•se be they who separate themselves, Says h•, sensual having not the Spirit.
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and separate the wheat from the tares at the day of particular and general judgment Admonendi sunt pii ut arripiant quod possunt, quod non possunt patientèr ferant, ut cum dilectione & gemant & lugeant donec aut emendet Deus & corrigat, aut in messe eradicet zizanio & paleam ventilis.
and separate the wheat from the tares At the day of particular and general judgement Admonendi sunt pii ut arripiant quod possunt, quod non possunt patientèr ferant, ut cum dilectione & gemant & lugeant donec Or emendet Deus & corrigat, Or in mess eradicet zizanio & Paleas ventilis.
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The notes I shall give tending directly to your better information are Mr. Hildershams again, who I believe gives in them the sence of all the old Nonconformists in this point,
The notes I shall give tending directly to your better information Are Mr. Hildershams again, who I believe gives in them the sense of all the old nonconformists in this point,
for so it is written the Apostles ordained Elders in every congregation, so speaks S. Paul to Titus for this cause left I thee in Creet that thou shouldest ordain Elders in every City, as I had appointed thee.
for so it is written the Apostles ordained Elders in every congregation, so speaks S. Paul to Titus for this cause left I thee in Treat that thou Shouldst ordain Elders in every city, as I had appointed thee.
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2. By necessary consequence from the former, it must needs be alike the ordinance of God, that every one of Gods people should have a Pastor of his own to depend upon, & attend unto.
2. By necessary consequence from the former, it must needs be alike the Ordinance of God, that every one of God's people should have a Pastor of his own to depend upon, & attend unto.
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though they will not hear, or be warned by him as their watchman, yet may he, by a Faithful fulfilling the work that he hath recieved of the Lord, deliver his own soul but then all this while, they by their own perverseness may lose the benefit of his ministry,
though they will not hear, or be warned by him as their watchman, yet may he, by a Faithful fulfilling the work that he hath received of the Lord, deliver his own soul but then all this while, they by their own perverseness may loose the benefit of his Ministry,
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3. It is Gods ordinance also, (because requisite by good order in the Churches, which is Gods ordinance) that Christians should be distinguished & sorted into congregations, according to their dwellings that they that dwell next together should be of the same congregation, and assembly.
3. It is God's Ordinance also, (Because requisite by good order in the Churches, which is God's Ordinance) that Christians should be distinguished & sorted into congregations, according to their dwellings that they that dwell next together should be of the same congregation, and assembly.
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and so belonging to the same Congregation, this as it evidently took place for order sake amongst the Jewes, Moses being read to every particular Congregation, in their particular Synagogues in every Church, every Sabbath day. Acts 15.21.
and so belonging to the same Congregation, this as it evidently took place for order sake among the Jews, Moses being read to every particular Congregation, in their particular Synagogues in every Church, every Sabbath day. Acts 15.21.
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4. Our Author while he with other moderate Dissenters, from the Church, have in some respects allowed mens leaving their own Pastors, to hear others better pleasing to them,
4. Our Author while he with other moderate Dissenters, from the Church, have in Some respects allowed men's leaving their own Pastors, to hear Others better pleasing to them,
yet have they so far acknowledged the evidence of the truth of these particulars shewing peoples obligation to their own Pastors, that they taught it thus.
yet have they so Far acknowledged the evidence of the truth of these particulars showing peoples obligation to their own Pastors, that they taught it thus.
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That men might not ordinarily or usually leave them, and when they leave them they must carfully approve their hearts to God, that they have no other ends in so doing,
That men might not ordinarily or usually leave them, and when they leave them they must carefully approve their hearts to God, that they have no other ends in so doing,
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but their own sound edification onely, and that they go to another Pastor onely because they find, they can profit more in knowledg or Faith or Sanctification,
but their own found edification only, and that they go to Another Pastor only Because they find, they can profit more in knowledge or Faith or Sanctification,
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than by their own, they complain that many Christians make choice of, and applaud, and admire some particular teachers without any judgment or discretion.
than by their own, they complain that many Christians make choice of, and applaud, and admire Some particular Teachers without any judgement or discretion.
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and gesture, and Phrase of speech, and manner of delivery, though perhaps their teaching be nothing so powerful, wholesome or fit to edifie their consciences,
and gesture, and Phrase of speech, and manner of delivery, though perhaps their teaching be nothing so powerful, wholesome or fit to edify their Consciences,
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These and other particulars they complain of which shewes that people are fickle and giddy headed and leave their own Pastors for want of knowledge and judgment.
These and other particulars they complain of which shows that people Are fickle and giddy headed and leave their own Pastors for want of knowledge and judgement.
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So that whoever they be that leave them, must be sure to approve themselves to that God that searcheth the heart, that they do it not for any other end or upon any other account, but for better edification.
So that whoever they be that leave them, must be sure to approve themselves to that God that Searches the heart, that they do it not for any other end or upon any other account, but for better edification.
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Nay the Authors urge, that when a man leavs his own Pastor go to another, though he doth it in uprightness of heart onely in a desire to edifie himself,
Nay the Authors urge, that when a man leaves his own Pastor go to Another, though he does it in uprightness of heart only in a desire to edify himself,
Nay, he is bound to seek his Pastors comfort and give him all good incouragement, that he may do the work of his ministry with joy & chearfulness according to the Apostles rule.
Nay, he is bound to seek his Pastors Comfort and give him all good encouragement, that he may do the work of his Ministry with joy & cheerfulness according to the Apostles Rule.
& oppose these perticulars to Mr. Baxters late answer of Toleration not to abused: a book wherein are many strange & ill disgested conceits in my poor judgment,
& oppose these particulars to Mr. Baxter's late answer of Toleration not to abused: a book wherein Are many strange & ill digested conceits in my poor judgement,
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yet doth he evidently understand the settled Pastor of a neighbour Church, which makes the case quite different from mens present forsaking their own Pastors, to hear unsettled, intruding preachers, who whether they be lawfully called to that holy function, I am confident thousands are utterly ignorant, not have any good grounds to think it.
yet does he evidently understand the settled Pastor of a neighbour Church, which makes the case quite different from men's present forsaking their own Pastors, to hear unsettled, intruding Preachers, who whither they be lawfully called to that holy function, I am confident thousands Are utterly ignorant, not have any good grounds to think it.
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So that for as much as even these sober dissenters, which did plead for, or at all allowed mens ordinary leaving their own Pastors, to go to another, have yet allowed it with such cautions as these, that men must do it for no by end,
So that for as much as even these Sobrium dissenters, which did plead for, or At all allowed men's ordinary leaving their own Pastors, to go to Another, have yet allowed it with such cautions as these, that men must do it for no by end,
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and their obligation unto him, and as seeking his joy, and comfort, and incouragement, and for as much as this their allowance, was only with relation to settled Pastors;
and their obligation unto him, and as seeking his joy, and Comfort, and encouragement, and for as much as this their allowance, was only with Relation to settled Pastors;
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and if a man should not, but with such caution leave the Pastor of his own Church, to hear the Pastor of another Church, much less may he to hear an unknown, novel, corner intruder.
and if a man should not, but with such caution leave the Pastor of his own Church, to hear the Pastor of Another Church, much less may he to hear an unknown, novel, corner intruder.
and what a horrible guilt of transgressing the very ordnance of God, there lyes upon the consciences of most that forsake the assemblies, out of dislike of their own Pastours, and go to others:
and what a horrible guilt of transgressing the very ordnance of God, there lies upon the Consciences of most that forsake the assemblies, out of dislike of their own Pastors, and go to Others:
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when they can justly pretend his life is lewd or scandalous, and would you have us then bound up to his minstry whose example is enough to undo us? must we needs hear him who hears not himself? must he guide us to heaven, who walks himself in the in the paths of hell? how can we credit his words who shews his own unbelief by his wicked life? who confutes his sermons, by his practices? who pulls down with his life, what he builds up with his lips!
when they can justly pretend his life is lewd or scandalous, and would you have us then bound up to his Ministry whose Exampl is enough to undo us? must we needs hear him who hears not himself? must he guide us to heaven, who walks himself in the in the paths of hell? how can we credit his words who shows his own unbelief by his wicked life? who confutes his Sermons, by his practices? who pulls down with his life, what he builds up with his lips!
will the Spirit lodge in his lips, in whose heart he hath no room? will the holy God make use of a prophane instrument? who can gather grapes of Thorns or sigs of Thistles? how can we be bound to hear him, whose life is so lewd,
will the Spirit lodge in his lips, in whose heart he hath no room? will the holy God make use of a profane Instrument? who can gather grapes of Thorns or sigs of Thistles? how can we be bound to hear him, whose life is so lewd,
The Ʋrim and Thummim, Purity of Doctrine and exemplarity of life are the two great requisites in a Faithful minister of Christ, far be it from me to patronize or plead for any in whom there is a notorious defect of these, any such enemy of Christ,
The Ʋrim and Thummim, Purity of Doctrine and exemplarity of life Are the two great requisites in a Faithful minister of christ, Far be it from me to patronise or plead for any in whom there is a notorious defect of these, any such enemy of christ,
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Alas, they are but flesh, tempered of the same clay with others, polluted with the same original corruptions, prone to the same vices, being Angels by office yet men by nature? to whom though God hath committed the heavenly treasure,
Alas, they Are but Flesh, tempered of the same clay with Others, polluted with the same original corruptions, prove to the same vices, being Angels by office yet men by nature? to whom though God hath committed the heavenly treasure,
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As the Syrians was commanded to fight especially against the King of Israel: So do the devils chiefly combate with the Priests and Prophets of Israel. The pulling down of these pillars is to weaken or raise the whole building, the misleading of these guides is the way to make all to err.
As the Syrians was commanded to fight especially against the King of Israel: So do the Devils chiefly combat with the Priests and prophets of Israel. The pulling down of these pillars is to weaken or raise the Whole building, the misleading of these guides is the Way to make all to err.
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so that they being as weak as others, and Satan grudging no pains continually to assault them, is it any wonder if they be after foiled? from such therefore the purest Church on earth cannot be free.
so that they being as weak as Others, and Satan grudging no pains continually to assault them, is it any wonder if they be After foiled? from such Therefore the Purest Church on earth cannot be free.
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Though an Angel from Heaven should bring an untruth, declare another Gospel, we ought to give no ear to him, let him be accursed and though a divel from Hell should utter a truth, it is not to be rejected for his sake that speaks it.
Though an Angel from Heaven should bring an untruth, declare Another Gospel, we ought to give no ear to him, let him be accursed and though a Devil from Hell should utter a truth, it is not to be rejected for his sake that speaks it.
Moses learnt of the Heathen, Jethro his Father in Law, a plat-form, for the ordering the magistracy of Israel, Pharoah learnt of his prisoner Joseph how to prevent a famine in Egypt.
Moses learned of the Heathen, Jethro his Father in Law, a platform, for the ordering the magistracy of Israel, Pharaoh learned of his prisoner Joseph how to prevent a famine in Egypt.
3. Consider by our Saviours parable, it appears the ineffectualness of Gods word most what proceeds from the hearers own corruptions his unpreparedness, negligence,
3. Consider by our Saviors parable, it appears the ineffectualness of God's word most what proceeds from the hearers own corruptions his unpreparedness, negligence,
Thence our Saviours admonition the Scribes and Pharisees (those wicked hypocrites) they sit in Moses chair, all therefore what ever they bid you observe, that observe and do,
Thence our Saviors admonition the Scribes and Pharisees (those wicked Hypocrites) they fit in Moses chair, all Therefore what ever they bid you observe, that observe and do,
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Had Saint Paul supposed that the Spirit of love would by no means concur with those envious ones that preached Christ, to increase his bonds, he would not have rejoyced that they preached him.
Had Faint Paul supposed that the Spirit of love would by no means concur with those envious ones that preached christ, to increase his bonds, he would not have rejoiced that they preached him.
if man have a competency of edifying gifts, approved by the Church, and so be lawfuly called to the ministry, it concerns not us, that he want an effectual calling as a Christian:
if man have a competency of edifying Gifts, approved by the Church, and so be lawfully called to the Ministry, it concerns not us, that he want an effectual calling as a Christian:
if then thy minister be lawfully called, sent, and ordained, thou must receive him, receive a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, yea, thou may warrantably hope for a blessing from him though a wicked man. Why,
if then thy minister be lawfully called, sent, and ordained, thou must receive him, receive a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, yea, thou may warrantably hope for a blessing from him though a wicked man. Why,
May not waters make a Garden fruitful lighting upon a fit soile though conveyed by a Pipe of lead or wood, which gets no good it self by all the waters it conveyes;
May not waters make a Garden fruitful lighting upon a fit soil though conveyed by a Pipe of led or wood, which gets no good it self by all the waters it conveys;
may not good seed cast into a good soil yield a good increase, though sown by unwashen hands? had Elias refused meat from the Ravens mouth, might not he have justly Starved? will a noble man refusehis pardon,
may not good seed cast into a good soil yield a good increase, though sown by unwashen hands? had Elias refused meat from the Ravens Mouth, might not he have justly Starved? will a noble man refusehis pardon,
because a mean peasant brings it from the King? the Papists may as well suspend the benefits of the Sacrament on the worthyness or intention of the minister,
Because a mean Peasant brings it from the King? the Papists may as well suspend the benefits of the Sacrament on the Worthiness or intention of the minister,
but some or other fault would be found, as who is free? and that so aggravated, our moats made beams our mol•hils mountains, that every one of us would find a censure severe enough,
but Some or other fault would be found, as who is free? and that so aggravated, our moats made beams our mol•hils Mountains, that every one of us would find a censure severe enough,
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but he would have somewhat found a miss in him, and he must with the Apostle expect to pass through evil as well as good report•, through hard censures,
but he would have somewhat found a miss in him, and he must with the Apostle expect to pass through evil as well as good report•, through hard censures,
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but you brethren, I hope you'l otherwise learn Christ, do not like cursed Cham; uncover your fathers nakedness, do not make your Pastors fault your cup talke,
but you brothers, I hope You'll otherwise Learn christ, do not like cursed Cham; uncover your Father's nakedness, do not make your Pastors fault your cup talk,
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As for his wicked actions, those happen through the divels malice and his frailty, curse the dive, I but pity the sinner and pray for him, who is like to answer for it to his Judge, to stand or fall to his Master,
As for his wicked actions, those happen through the Devils malice and his frailty, curse the dive, I but pity the sinner and pray for him, who is like to answer for it to his Judge, to stand or fallen to his Master,
That for the first motive, for this forsaking the assemblies, which, you see, is groundlesse, the prejudice men have to their Pastor concerning his life. Obj. 2. Concerning his opinion.
That for the First motive, for this forsaking the assemblies, which, you see, is groundless, the prejudice men have to their Pastor Concerning his life. Object 2. Concerning his opinion.
or the next door, strict in the Law, too canonical, nay, we fear superstitious, and so may mix the childrens bread with poyson and mislead us out of the right way;
or the next door, strict in the Law, too canonical, nay, we Fear superstitious, and so may mix the Children's bred with poison and mislead us out of the right Way;
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Answ. To this I oppose these considerations, was not Elias, Jeremy, John Baptist, Saint Paul, and our blessed Saviour (who spake as never man spake) accounted pestilent fellows, ring leaders of Sects, troublers of State, Deceivers of the people? how should these instances warn you of slandering your Pastor causelesly,
Answer To this I oppose these considerations, was not Elias, Jeremiah, John Baptist, Saint Paul, and our blessed Saviour (who spoke as never man spoke) accounted pestilent Fellows, ring leaders of Sects, troublers of State, Deceivers of the people? how should these instances warn you of slandering your Pastor causelessly,
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for though all truths be pretious, yet are truths of different natures, some essential fundamental points, de Fide, of the faith once delivered to the Saints; some circumstantial, ceremonial, indifferent;
for though all truths be precious, yet Are truths of different nature's, Some essential fundamental points, de Fide, of the faith once Delivered to the Saints; Some circumstantial, ceremonial, indifferent;
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some are perspicuously revealed in the Scriptures, wherein errors are damnable, some are more darkly revealed, of which wise and holy men in all ages have doubted;
Some Are perspicuously revealed in the Scriptures, wherein errors Are damnable, Some Are more darkly revealed, of which wise and holy men in all ages have doubted;
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though you do discentire, think diversly, yet ought you not discordare, disagree, they that unwillingly differ in judgment, ought yet to be one in heart.
though you do discentire, think diversely, yet ought you not discordare, disagree, they that unwillingly differ in judgement, ought yet to be one in heart.
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What remaines then but that love be still kept on foot, and we all endeavour to avoid bitterness of contention about these things? to follow the truth in love.
What remains then but that love be still kept on foot, and we all endeavour to avoid bitterness of contention about these things? to follow the truth in love.
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and if you find of a truth, that he and you differ in opinion in things less necessary and material, your care must be to pare the Apple and leave the worm,
and if you find of a truth, that he and you differ in opinion in things less necessary and material, your care must be to pare the Apple and leave the worm,
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His knowledge shallow, how can he inlighten us? he is no Orator, how can he work on our affections? or perswade us? what good can we expect from his dry, sapless, weak Sermons? or why should we be bound to hear him,
His knowledge shallow, how can he inlighten us? he is no Orator, how can he work on our affections? or persuade us? what good can we expect from his dry, sapless, weak Sermons? or why should we be bound to hear him,
The gifts of God to his Church are dispenced in a marvellous great variety, so that there are scarce any two ministers but they differ in their gifts .
The Gifts of God to his Church Are dispensed in a marvellous great variety, so that there Are scarce any two Ministers but they differ in their Gifts.
In the Body natural the eye seeth better, but the tongue uttereth better, if the whole body were eye what would it do for a tongue, Saint Paul had more learning and knowledge , being at Lystra stiled for his utterance Mercury or chief speaker ;
In the Body natural the eye sees better, but the tongue utters better, if the Whole body were eye what would it do for a tongue, Saint Paul had more learning and knowledge, being At Lystra styled for his utterance Mercury or chief speaker;
yet was not of that excellent presence as other Apostles were. Barnabas in comforting the afflicted excelled him, being therefore stiled the son of Consolation .
yet was not of that excellent presence as other Apostles were. Barnabas in comforting the afflicted excelled him, being Therefore styled the son of Consolation.
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so in the great diversity of his gifts, that is amongst ministers, yet each of them excelleth in their kind, one may have deeper matter, another a more eloquent mouth;
so in the great diversity of his Gifts, that is among Ministers, yet each of them excels in their kind, one may have Deeper matter, Another a more eloquent Mouth;
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To one is given a word of wisdome by the Spirit, to another the utterance of knowledge by the same Spirit, one may excel in this gift, another in that, none in all. Now,
To one is given a word of Wisdom by the Spirit, to Another the utterance of knowledge by the same Spirit, one may excel in this gift, Another in that, none in all. Now,
their different education, dilligence, or industry, is not all the cause of this diversity of gifts though it be one, Gods gift being now to be acquired in the use of these means, whence St. Pauls injunction to Timothy give attendance to reading, &c. But it comes chiefly from Gods free disposition, who distributed to every man severally, as he will . And this
their different education, diligence, or industry, is not all the cause of this diversity of Gifts though it be one, God's gift being now to be acquired in the use of these means, whence Saint Paul's injunction to Timothy give attendance to reading, etc. But it comes chiefly from God's free disposition, who distributed to every man severally, as he will. And this
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for flowers of divers bigness for colour and smell, do adorn a feild exceedingly with it's party coloured coat, difference of voice, base, treble, tenor,
for flowers of diverse bigness for colour and smell, do adorn a field exceedingly with it's party coloured coat, difference of voice, base, triple, tenor,
as letting you see they have need one of another, and so causeth them mutually to esteem each other - The eye cannot say to the hand I have no need of thee, nor the head to the feet I have no need of you.
as letting you see they have need one of Another, and so Causes them mutually to esteem each other - The eye cannot say to the hand I have no need of thee, nor the head to the feet I have no need of you.
If Timothy come see he may be with you without fear, (take heed you wrong him not, disgrace him not, see that you love and reverence him) for he worketh the work of God,
If Timothy come see he may be with you without Fear, (take heed you wrong him not, disgrace him not, see that you love and Reverence him) for he works the work of God,
or the heavenly Manna be disrelished, or the light of our paths be obscured, by the meanness of the ministers that brings it? Gods word is the same, of the same intrinsick worth, who ever the minister be,
or the heavenly Manna be disrelished, or the Light of our paths be obscured, by the meanness of the Ministers that brings it? God's word is the same, of the same intrinsic worth, who ever the minister be,
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The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, and ye may all prophecy one by one, that all may learn and all may be comforted .
The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, and you may all prophecy one by one, that all may Learn and all may be comforted.
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Even Saint Paul professed that this was one cause why he so earnestly desired to come to the Romans, that he might receive some good, some increase of Faith even from them .
Even Saint Paul professed that this was one cause why he so earnestly desired to come to the Roman, that he might receive Some good, Some increase of Faith even from them.
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And I am perswaded there is never a Minister that is of the most excellent gifts (if he have a godly heart) but he can truly say that he never heard any faithful Minister in all his life,
And I am persuaded there is never a Minister that is of the most excellent Gifts (if he have a godly heart) but he can truly say that he never herd any faithful Minister in all his life,
6. The fruit and profit, that is to be received by the ministry, depends not only or chiefly on the gifts of the Preacher but on the blessing of God upon his own ordinance;
6. The fruit and profit, that is to be received by the Ministry, depends not only or chiefly on the Gifts of the Preacher but on the blessing of God upon his own Ordinance;
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for Ministers are but Ministers by whom we believe, and God for his own Glory may give that blessing to the more unworthyest, he denies to the most excellent, that the glory may be intirely his own,
for Ministers Are but Ministers by whom we believe, and God for his own Glory may give that blessing to the more Unworthiest, he Denies to the most excellent, that the glory may be entirely his own,
He sometimes causeth that which the world counts foolishness, to confound the wise, and the weaker to exceed the stronger, in efficacy and profitableness.
He sometime Causes that which the world counts foolishness, to confound the wise, and the Weaker to exceed the Stronger, in efficacy and profitableness.
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and in the evening withhold not thy hand, for thou knowest not whether shall prosper either this or that, So do thou hear one of Gods servants as well as another, at one time as well as at another,
and in the evening withhold not thy hand, for thou Knowest not whither shall prosper either this or that, So do thou hear one of God's Servants as well as Another, At one time as well as At Another,
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if they fear Gods displeasure more then mans, and take heed least that you call discretion be not nicknamed so, being in truth Laodicean Lukewarmness or want of Zeal.
if they Fear God's displeasure more then men, and take heed lest that you call discretion be not nicknamed so, being in truth Laodicean Lukewarmness or want of Zeal.
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than that corruption should fester? doth not more souls perish by the Ministers lukewarme coldness then indiscretion? better are the faithful words of a friend,
than that corruption should fester? does not more Souls perish by the Ministers lukewarm coldness then indiscretion? better Are the faithful words of a friend,
and honest hearted reproofs, in faithfulness to God, and your souls, than if he should flatter you in your sins with placentia speaking pleasant things.
and honest hearted reproofs, in faithfulness to God, and your Souls, than if he should flatter you in your Sins with Placentia speaking pleasant things.
All which particulers duely considered, do shew how groundless mens forsakeing the assemblies is also, because of the prejudice they too often cherish against his carriages and indiscretion.
All which particulars duly considered, do show how groundless men's forsaking the assemblies is also, Because of the prejudice they too often cherish against his carriages and indiscretion.
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or at least want of love, malice cannot judge well of any thing, that comes from him a man loves not, perverts his meaning, construes wrong all his words and actions, suckes poyson from that from which a diligent Bee would draw the sweetest honey;
or At least want of love, malice cannot judge well of any thing, that comes from him a man loves not, perverts his meaning, construes wrong all his words and actions, sucks poison from that from which a diligent Bee would draw the Sweetest honey;
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He bad them expect to be reviled and persecuted, and have all manner of evil spoken of them, telling them the Prophets of old had been so used before them .
He bade them expect to be reviled and persecuted, and have all manner of evil spoken of them, telling them the prophets of old had been so used before them.
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for they were reviled, persecuted, defamed, accounted the filth of the world, and the off-scouring of all things And when God opened to him at Ephesus a large and effectual door.
for they were reviled, persecuted, defamed, accounted the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things And when God opened to him At Ephesus a large and effectual door.
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when Jeremy complained every one did curse him, though he had neither lent nor borrowed upon usury, he hints the cause in the next words, that he was a man of strife and contention with the whole earth .
when Jeremiah complained every one did curse him, though he had neither lent nor borrowed upon Usury, he hints the cause in the next words, that he was a man of strife and contention with the Whole earth.
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hence under the Law the Priest was to carry in his garments the names of the twelve Tribes on his •oulders, to signifie the weighty burden he undertook;
hence under the Law the Priest was to carry in his garments the names of the twelve Tribes on his •oulders, to signify the weighty burden he undertook;
and in his breast plate, to shew his entire affection unto them, and this affection it is, that maketh Ministers faithful in their office to watch over their souls unwearyedly, to spend and to be spent, to win them to Christ.
and in his breast plate, to show his entire affection unto them, and this affection it is, that makes Ministers faithful in their office to watch over their Souls unwearyedly, to spend and to be spent, to win them to christ.
Saint Paul records of the Galatians That they would have pluckt out their very eyes to have given them unto him, far short of the Galatians are those that muzzle the mouths of the oxen that should tread out the corne.
Saint Paul records of the Galatians That they would have plucked out their very eyes to have given them unto him, Far short of the Galatians Are those that muzzle the mouths of the oxen that should tread out the corn.
His five thousand years experience hath taught him that it is to little purpose to mutter a syllable directly against Gods word, he sees no likelyhood to beget in Christians, especially in Protestants, adirect hatred of the word as such.
His five thousand Years experience hath taught him that it is to little purpose to mutter a syllable directly against God's word, he sees no likelihood to beget in Christians, especially in Protestants, adirect hatred of the word as such.
Now consider lastly how unreasonable this is, what is the matter? Is there some petty quarrel betwixt you? wipe it of, are there some occasions of disaffections? look it be not causless,
Now Consider lastly how unreasonable this is, what is the matter? Is there Some Petty quarrel betwixt you? wipe it of, Are there Some occasions of disaffections? look it be not causeless,
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and gladly be beloved of you if they durst forbear, to please you, but necessity lies upon them to cry a loud and not to spare to tell Judah of her sins,
and gladly be Beloved of you if they durst forbear, to please you, but necessity lies upon them to cry a loud and not to spare to tell Judah of her Sins,
and Israel of her abominations, should you not then rather love then hate them for this? and say let the righteous smite me and it shall be a kindness, for faithful are the wounds of a friend,
and Israel of her abominations, should you not then rather love then hate them for this? and say let the righteous smite me and it shall be a kindness, for faithful Are the wounds of a friend,
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Laying a side all malice and guile and evil speaking, as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word that you may grow thereby, and then I dare say you will find no cause of forsaking the publick assemblies of the Church for your Pastors sake which was the second grand motive we propounded to consider,
Laying a side all malice and guile and evil speaking, as new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word that you may grow thereby, and then I Dare say you will find no cause of forsaking the public assemblies of the Church for your Pastors sake which was the second grand motive we propounded to Consider,
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They raise disputes about a pin, or a nail of the Temple, that even endangers the whole fabrick, they set the same value upon the leaves and bark of the tree,
They raise disputes about a pin, or a nail of the Temple, that even endangers the Whole fabric, they Set the same valve upon the leaves and bark of the tree,
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and proportion their displeasure to the just weight thereof, their contentions would soon be calmed, and never become quarrells with the Church of God.
and proportion their displeasure to the just weight thereof, their contentions would soon be calmed, and never become quarrels with the Church of God.
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Nay indeed in many it is meer sottish Ignorance, that is the cause of their forsakeing the assemblies of the Church of God, they was never grounded in the first principles of the Oracles of God,
Nay indeed in many it is mere sottish Ignorance, that is the cause of their forsaking the assemblies of the Church of God, they was never grounded in the First principles of the Oracles of God,
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but gave their ears first to seducers, being a little too much affected with that shew of piety they saw in them, they put themselves wholy upon their directions and examples,
but gave their ears First to seducers, being a little too much affected with that show of piety they saw in them, they put themselves wholly upon their directions and Examples,
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and so are carried hoodwinckt or blindfold into Schisms and damnable errors. Thousands there be that have separated themselves that are meer Ignorants, silly women especially, that was alwaies learning but never came to the knowledg of the truth, having better affections than principles;
and so Are carried hoodwinckt or blindfold into Schisms and damnable errors. Thousands there be that have separated themselves that Are mere ignorants, silly women especially, that was always learning but never Come to the knowledge of the truth, having better affections than principles;
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but above all Schism and Heresie, hath its immediate discent from it, having so many lineaments and features of this deformed mother, as sufficiently attests its extraction.
but above all Schism and Heresy, hath its immediate dissent from it, having so many lineaments and features of this deformed mother, as sufficiently attests its extraction.
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Its pride that make some desire, to go in some singular way, and loath to go on in a beaten tract, wherein they may be obscured in the throng? with Theudas they are ambitious to be some body, with Simon Magus to be NONLATINALPHABET.
Its pride that make Some desire, to go in Some singular Way, and loath to go on in a beaten tract, wherein they may be obscured in the throng? with Theudas they Are ambitious to be Some body, with Simon Magus to be.
To be called of men Rabbi Rabbi, is inchaunting musick to any Pharisee and the very essence and constitutive parts of a Schismatick is the esteem of himself and the contempt of others.
To be called of men Rabbi Rabbi, is enchanting music to any Pharisee and the very essence and constitutive parts of a Schismatic is the esteem of himself and the contempt of Others.
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for I am holier then thou. But let it be remembred that while the Pharisee lookt so fastidiently on the poor Publican, he renounc'd communion in prayers much more acceptable to God then his own,
for I am Holier then thou. But let it be remembered that while the Pharisee looked so fastidiently on the poor Publican, he renounced communion in Prayers much more acceptable to God then his own,
3. It is the manner of some also to forsake them out of curiosity, this is that baneful weed, which the divel made shift to steal even into Paradise, which hath ever since affected the richest soils, the most pregnant understandings.
3. It is the manner of Some also to forsake them out of curiosity, this is that baneful weed, which the Devil made shift to steal even into Paradise, which hath ever since affected the Richest soils, the most pregnant understandings.
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But that curiosity of men which is usually about those little trifling notions, and thin aerial speculations, which do not at all tend to make men wiser to salvation.
But that curiosity of men which is usually about those little trifling notions, and thin aerial speculations, which do not At all tend to make men Wiser to salvation.
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their ordinary food do not please them, a new besome sweeps clean, an uncouth bit is for their palates, a Minister of the best gifts cannot please them long,
their ordinary food do not please them, a new besom sweeps clean, an uncouth bit is for their palates, a Minister of the best Gifts cannot please them long,
In a short time, they distaste the ministry of their ordinary Pastors and so to please the distempered palates of their fickle souls, they must needs be gadding abroad, to hear every upstart Mountebank that is near them,
In a short time, they distaste the Ministry of their ordinary Pastors and so to please the distempered palates of their fickle Souls, they must needs be gadding abroad, to hear every upstart Mountebank that is near them,
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Some men will be rich, therefore out of respect to their profit, they absent themselves from the Assemblies of the Church, they must needs spend some Sabbaths in going to Fairs,
some men will be rich, Therefore out of respect to their profit, they absent themselves from the Assemblies of the Church, they must needs spend Some Sabbaths in going to Fairs,
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or going jorneys, or makeing bargains, or meeting customers, or looking to some house business, they cannot get their living, they say, by coming to Church,
or going journeys, or making bargains, or meeting customers, or looking to Some house business, they cannot get their living, they say, by coming to Church,
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These are like those in Malachi That said it is in vain to serve the Lord, and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinances? And others there be in the world, that make a show of religion and piety:
These Are like those in Malachi That said it is in vain to serve the Lord, and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinances? And Others there be in the world, that make a show of Religion and piety:
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And it is St. Peters prediction, that the most damnable Heresies, even the denying of the Lord that bought them, should be introduced by those, who through covetousness should make Merchandize of their Proselytes .
And it is Saint Peter's prediction, that the most damnable Heresies, even the denying of the Lord that bought them, should be introduced by those, who through covetousness should make Merchandise of their Proselytes.
when men Nauseats Old truths, and Old teachers because they are acquainted with them, and embrace Doctrines and broachers of them because they are new,
when men Nauseates Old truths, and Old Teachers Because they Are acquainted with them, and embrace Doctrines and broachers of them Because they Are new,
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when by sowing tares, they can immediately, reap Gold? our age hath given us sufficient experience hereof, would God that this way of divelish traffique were at an end.
when by sowing tares, they can immediately, reap Gold? our age hath given us sufficient experience hereof, would God that this Way of devilish traffic were At an end.
So that another ground and reason of mens forsaking, and propagating separations from our publick assemblies. Covetousness, selfe interest. I'le name a
So that Another ground and reason of men's forsaking, and propagating separations from our public assemblies. Covetousness, self Interest. I'll name a
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5. Even Idleness, and this both spiritual and natural, spiritual for because many men will take no paines in the practise of the duties of godliness which might well imploy mens whole lives;
5. Even Idleness, and this both spiritual and natural, spiritual for Because many men will take no pains in the practice of the duties of godliness which might well employ men's Whole lives;
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Pharaoh understood this well, though he applyed it ill, when he thought the Israelites proposals of travelling into the wilderness to their divotions, was the effect of their idleness,
Pharaoh understood this well, though he applied it ill, when he Thought the Israelites proposals of traveling into the Wilderness to their divotions, was the Effect of their idleness,
and with the widowes that neglected their office of Ministration, to be busibodies and in many families the she-zealots, neglecting their proper business, the guiding of the house, have therefore run into conventicles,
and with the Widows that neglected their office of Ministration, to be Busybodies and in many families the she-zealots, neglecting their proper business, the guiding of the house, have Therefore run into conventicles,
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and upon them have seducers acted their designs most, leading captive silly women to become duck coyes to whole families, besides these there are another sort of Idle persons to, that can sit at home, lurke by their fire sides when they should be in Gods house:
and upon them have seducers acted their designs most, leading captive silly women to become duck coyes to Whole families, beside these there Are Another sort of Idle Persons to, that can fit At home, lurk by their fire sides when they should be in God's house:
O that such would remember Hezekiahs example, who with in three dayes after he had been sick of a most painful and mortal disease went into the Temple .
O that such would Remember Hezekiah's Exampl, who with in three days After he had been sick of a most painful and Mortal disease went into the Temple.
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O thou that art so careless whether ever thou appear in the assemblies of Gods Church in this life, thou hast cause to fear thou shall never stand in the congregation of the righteous in the life to come .
O thou that art so careless whither ever thou appear in the assemblies of God's Church in this life, thou hast cause to Fear thou shall never stand in the congregation of the righteous in the life to come.
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The manner of some is to forsake them, upon pretence, they can spend their time and serve God as well, pray and read good books at home as in the Church of God.
The manner of Some is to forsake them, upon pretence, they can spend their time and serve God as well, pray and read good books At home as in the Church of God.
But I have fully shown you before the excellency and acceptableness of publick worship perfo•rmed by Godly ministers together with his people in a publick place, above any private whatsoever, that's a sufficient consideration to convince them of sin, that forsake the assemblies upon this account,
But I have Fully shown you before the excellency and acceptableness of public worship perfo•rmed by Godly Ministers together with his people in a public place, above any private whatsoever, that's a sufficient consideration to convince them of since, that forsake the assemblies upon this account,
Thus have I now both discovered the evident duty of all Christians, and their obligation to frequent the publick assemblies in order to the publick worship of God,
Thus have I now both discovered the evident duty of all Christians, and their obligation to frequent the public assemblies in order to the public worship of God,
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It's the Apostles own earnest exhortation, now I beseech you brethren mark them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
It's the Apostles own earnest exhortation, now I beseech you brothers mark them which cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
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They are no lovers of your souls as they pretend, they are no servants of God for your good, they are no fit guides for salvation, that for things meerly external, adiaphorous,
They Are no lovers of your Souls as they pretend, they Are no Servants of God for your good, they Are no fit guides for salvation, that for things merely external, adiaphorous,
As if a furious brainsick sailor should upon every occasion of anger or discontent, cast himself overboard, presuming to be safe enough out of the ship;
As if a furious brainsick sailor should upon every occasion of anger or discontent, cast himself overboard, presuming to be safe enough out of the ship;
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And that is in a conjunction of them to some visible ordinary congregation according to that, the Lord added to the Church such as should be saved, but exceruntè nobis, they who go out from amongst us,
And that is in a conjunction of them to Some visible ordinary congregation according to that, the Lord added to the Church such as should be saved, but exceruntè nobis, they who go out from among us,
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Christs Parents being poor dwelt far off Jerusalem, yet did they go up every year to the passeover, which was the most solemn Church Assembly, that Gods people in those dayes had.
Christ Parents being poor dwelled Far off Jerusalem, yet did they go up every year to the passover, which was the most solemn Church Assembly, that God's people in those days had.
behold what witnesses you have against those that pretend they have knowledge and grace enough, they have no need to go to Church, they canno profit by it,
behold what Witnesses you have against those that pretend they have knowledge and grace enough, they have no need to go to Church, they canno profit by it,
David loved the habitation of Gods house, and the place were his honour dwelt . He counted Gods Tabernacles amiable, his soul longed, nay fainted for them .
David loved the habitation of God's house, and the place were his honour dwelled. He counted God's Tabernacles amiable, his soul longed, nay fainted for them.
Let us in the fear of God follow these excellent examples, and of what ever degree we be, poor or rich, wise or learned, let us never forsake the Assembles, or neglect them.
Let us in the Fear of God follow these excellent Examples, and of what ever degree we be, poor or rich, wise or learned, let us never forsake the Assembles, or neglect them.
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And therefore let us prize the having oppertunities of attending Gods house. Let us count it one of the greatest blessings that our candlestick is not removed,
And Therefore let us prize the having opportunities of attending God's house. Let us count it one of the greatest blessings that our candlestick is not removed,
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and so he at length destroy his Tabernacle, as a garden, and lay wast our congregations Let it be our daily prayer for the continuance of our solemn assemblies, both here and in all places of our divided land .
and so he At length destroy his Tabernacle, as a garden, and lay wast our congregations Let it be our daily prayer for the Continuance of our solemn assemblies, both Here and in all places of our divided land.
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let every one call upon his neighbors, and friends, and draw them to frequent the Church assemblies when the Lord had prophecied, That in the dayes of the Gospel, all nations should flow unto the house of the Lord, he addeth that by this means it should be done.
let every one call upon his neighbours, and Friends, and draw them to frequent the Church assemblies when the Lord had prophesied, That in the days of the Gospel, all Nations should flow unto the house of the Lord, he adds that by this means it should be done.
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if we do not account our dayes and hours pretious that are so bestowed, if we be not forward to take all holy opertunities, redeeming our time from the world, that we may spend them in these assemblies of Gods people,
if we do not account our days and hours precious that Are so bestowed, if we be not forward to take all holy opertunities, redeeming our time from the world, that we may spend them in these assemblies of God's people,
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if we be dull or lumpish, heavy and spiritless in them, if we be not much agrieved to see or hear of the congregations being unfrequented or neglected;
if we be dull or lumpish, heavy and spiritless in them, if we be not much aggrieved to see or hear of the congregations being unfrequented or neglected;
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Irenous with Victor ( Euseb. Hist. lib. 5. cap. 26.) Cyprian with Stephen ( l. 7. c. 31.) Jerome with St: Austine ( Aug. Ep. 8.19.) Basil with Damasus ( Basil Ep. 10. and 77. Baron. Annal. 372.15.25.) Chrysost. with Epiphanius ( Sozomen l. 8. c 14.15.) Cyril with Theodoret ( Cyril lib. ad epoptium incepto Hist. lib. 14. cap. 55.) quoted by Dr Reynolds upon Rom: 4.19.
Irenous with Victor (Eusebius Hist. lib. 5. cap. 26.) Cyprian with Stephen (l. 7. c. 31.) Jerome with Saint: Augustine (Aug. Epistle 8.19.) Basil with Damasus (Basil Epistle 10. and 77. Baron. Annal. 372.15.25.) Chrysostom with Epiphanius (Sozomen l. 8. c 14.15.) Cyril with Theodoret (Cyril lib. ad epoptium incepto Hist. lib. 14. cap. 55.) quoted by Dr Reynolds upon Rom: 4.19.
Text strangely urged in the late Civil wars against neutrality and lukewarmness by those who hate us now implacably if we be not mode rate now, as they call it, that is careless of the Churches welfare.
Text strangely urged in the late Civil wars against neutrality and lukewarmness by those who hate us now implacably if we be not mode rate now, as they call it, that is careless of the Churches welfare.
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See some of these heads very largely and learnedly discoursed of by the author of the whole duty of Man in the causes of the Decayes of Christianity, to whom I here acknowledg my self much indebted.
See Some of these Heads very largely and learnedly discoursed of by the author of the Whole duty of Man in the Causes of the Decays of Christianity, to whom I Here acknowledge my self much indebted.
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