The watch charged. Or, a warning to God's watch-men. Being a sermon preached at Bridge-water in the county of Somerset on the 29. day of September 1658. which was a day set apart for ordination, and the generall meeting of the associated ministers in that county. / By John Chetwind, Mr. of Arts, preacher of the gospel, and one of the joynt-pastors for the city and parish of Cuthberts in Wells.
and shall only by way of preface earnestly desire you, Reverend Fathers and Brethren, to expect and receive what shall be spoken, not as curious ears do harmonious sounds, to please for the present;
and shall only by Way of preface earnestly desire you, Reverend Father's and Brothers, to expect and receive what shall be spoken, not as curious ears do harmonious sounds, to please for the present;
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the only course like to prevail to durable good (perswasions without instructions being but as fire in straw, that soon flames, and soon is extinguisht;
the only course like to prevail to durable good (persuasions without instructions being but as fire in straw, that soon flames, and soon is extinguished;
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but when ushered in by instruction, like fire in hard wood, though longer kindling, yet longer lasting.) I shall therefore give you first the doctrinall part of this Scripture,
but when ushered in by instruction, like fire in hard wood, though longer kindling, yet longer lasting.) I shall Therefore give you First the doctrinal part of this Scripture,
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and then improve it by application. In the which we have For the sense, no difficulty that might stop us in our passage. For the Analysis, no intricacy;
and then improve it by application. In the which we have For the sense, no difficulty that might stop us in our passage. For the Analysis, no intricacy;
For the various reading of that word which our Translation renders [ warn ] I shall refer you unto Dr. Waltons Biblia Polyglotta, the result of all which amounts to thus much.
For the various reading of that word which our translation renders [ warn ] I shall refer you unto Dr. Waltons Bible Polyglot, the result of all which amounts to thus much.
and therefore hear from me, and in my name, in my stead, and by my authority, speak to them, warn them of their danger, admonish them of their duty, declare my mind, exhort them to the practise of it,
and Therefore hear from me, and in my name, in my stead, and by my Authority, speak to them, warn them of their danger, admonish them of their duty, declare my mind, exhort them to the practice of it,
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To apply this then to our purpose, the profession of our Christianity is a warfare, the Church of God a camp, terrible as an army with Banners, every Christian a militant soldier, fighting the good fight of faith against spirituall enemies, Iesus Christ the Captain Generall, on whom the care of the wellfare of the whole army resteth, who out of his love and care towards it, hath and doth appoint his officers, his vicegerents, sentinells and watch-men under him, to look to and take care of his camp.
To apply this then to our purpose, the profession of our Christianity is a warfare, the Church of God a camp, terrible as an army with Banners, every Christian a militant soldier, fighting the good fight of faith against spiritual enemies, Iesus christ the Captain General, on whom the care of the welfare of the Whole army rests, who out of his love and care towards it, hath and does appoint his Officers, his vicegerents, sentinels and watchmen under him, to look to and take care of his camp.
1. Such were 1. The Prophets. Isa. 52.8. Hab. 2.1. 2. The Apostles. Acts 20.31. 2. Such are ordinary pastours and teachers, whom Christ ascending on high hath bequeathed as his great legacy to his Church, with whom he promiseth to be to the end of the world.
1. Such were 1. The prophets. Isaiah 52.8. Hab. 2.1. 2. The Apostles. Acts 20.31. 2. Such Are ordinary Pastors and Teachers, whom christ ascending on high hath bequeathed as his great legacy to his Church, with whom he promises to be to the end of the world.
And that ordinary pastours are such, I shall only point you to that Scripture, Heb. 13.17. Obey them that have the rule over you, for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account;
And that ordinary Pastors Are such, I shall only point you to that Scripture, Hebrew 13.17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, for they watch for your Souls, as they that must give account;
True it is, that Iesus Christ is the Churches chief watch-man, he that never slumbreth nor sleepeth, the great shepherd, the chief NONLATINALPHABET, speculator. But he being gone into a far countrey, having ascended up on high, doth alwaies provide for his Churches wellfare,
True it is, that Iesus christ is the Churches chief watchman, he that never Slumbereth nor Sleepeth, the great shepherd, the chief, speculator. But he being gone into a Far country, having ascended up on high, does always provide for his Churches welfare,
viz. 1. Courage, an undaunted spirit. 2. Understanding, a discovering eye. 3. Prudence, a discreet tongue. 4. Faithfulnesse, an upright heart. 5. Diligence, an active vigilancy.
viz. 1. Courage, an undaunted Spirit. 2. Understanding, a discovering eye. 3. Prudence, a discreet tongue. 4. Faithfulness, an upright heart. 5. Diligence, an active vigilancy.
1. Courage, fortitude, an undaunted spirit; Thus shall we find God directing and fortifying Ezek. chap. 2.6. chap. 3.9. And thou son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words.
1. Courage, fortitude, an undaunted Spirit; Thus shall we find God directing and fortifying Ezekiel chap. 2.6. chap. 3.9. And thou son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words.
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Christ is not willing that any of his souldiers, much lesse his officers and watch-men, should have their hearts distempered and distracted with fears and terrours:
christ is not willing that any of his Soldiers, much less his Officers and watchmen, should have their hearts distempered and distracted with fears and terrors:
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and that on these three respects, viz. Because of 1, Danger from the Enemy. 2. Difficulty of their work. 3. Disregard from their friends. 1. Danger from the Enemy.
and that on these three respects, viz. Because of 1, Danger from the Enemy. 2. Difficulty of their work. 3. Disregard from their Friends. 1. Danger from the Enemy.
Ther's many an Ahab will frown upon a faithfull preacher, and had they had the power, would doe for them as Haman did for Mordecai; and Francis the first of France, for Charls the fifth his Ambassadour,
Ther's many an Ahab will frown upon a faithful preacher, and had they had the power, would do for them as Haman did for Mordecai; and Francis the First of France, for Charls the fifth his Ambassador,
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even set up a Gibbet for them. Nemo attingat hujus muneris functionem, nisi paratus sit millies animam suam in mortem tradere. 2. Difficulty of their work.
even Set up a Gibbet for them. Nemo attingat hujus muneris functionem, nisi Ready sit Thousands animam suam in mortem Tradere. 2. Difficulty of their work.
There was in him, and must be in ministers 1. Assiduity, night and day. 2. Patience, heat and frost. 3. Sollicitousnesse, sleep went from his eyes. 3. Disregard from friends.
There was in him, and must be in Ministers 1. Assiduity, night and day. 2. Patience, heat and frost. 3. Solicitousness, sleep went from his eyes. 3. Disregard from Friends.
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Ther's not only opposition from the Devill, and the world a forreign force, but from mutineers amongst our selves, the repulsing, resisting, and refusing to be warned.
Ther's not only opposition from the devil, and the world a foreign force, but from mutineers among our selves, the repulsing, resisting, and refusing to be warned.
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and therefore need as our prophet to have adamantine faces, that they may doe that which Paul commands Timothy, even watch in all things, endure afflictions, &c. intimating hereby what ministers must expect in the doing their work, no other but what sheep and lambs find amongst wolves.
and Therefore need as our Prophet to have adamantine faces, that they may do that which Paul commands Timothy, even watch in all things, endure afflictions, etc. intimating hereby what Ministers must expect in the doing their work, no other but what sheep and Lambs find among wolves.
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Contemptus est à me Romanus favor & furor. Spernere mundum, spernere nullum, spernere sese, Spernere se sperni; Quatuor ista beant. 2. Understanding, a discerning eye.
Contemptus est à me Romanus favour & Furor. Spernere Mundum, spernere nullum, spernere seize, Spernere se sperni; Quatuor ista beant. 2. Understanding, a discerning eye.
Episcopus est oculus Ecclesiae; yea the Churches overseer, & shall he be blind? nay rather, he ought to be as those beasts about the throne full of eyes; least being blind, God call for the beasts of the field,
Episcopus est oculus Ecclesiae; yea the Churches overseer, & shall he be blind? nay rather, he ought to be as those beasts about the throne full of eyes; least being blind, God call for the beasts of the field,
Now there are three things that watch-men, especially such that are not only seers, but ouerseers, are to discern: 1. The strength, stratagems and approches of the enemy. 2. The weaknesse, danger,
Now there Are three things that watchmen, especially such that Are not only seers, but Overseers, Are to discern: 1. The strength, stratagems and Approaches of the enemy. 2. The weakness, danger,
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least (as the Saracens in the slain French mens attire, had like to have surprised Damiata ) so Satans temptations disguised by plausible appearances, prevail for an uncontrouled entertainment.
lest (as the Saracens in the slave French men's attire, had like to have surprised Damiata) so Satan temptations disguised by plausible appearances, prevail for an uncontrolled entertainment.
whoso have a charge committed to them, must not be as that man, who was here and there, but take heed unto their charge, not shut, but keep their eies open.
whoso have a charge committed to them, must not be as that man, who was Here and there, but take heed unto their charge, not shut, but keep their eyes open.
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This that precept to Timothy enforceth, study to shew thy self approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, carving to each his portion, & that cannot be without discretion.
This that precept to Timothy enforceth, study to show thy self approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, carving to each his portion, & that cannot be without discretion.
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Now this discretion as in civil and military, so in spirituall Watchmen must appear in these three things. 1. Warning seasonably. 2. Warning suitably. 3. Warning seriously and affectionately. 1. Warning seasonably.
Now this discretion as in civil and military, so in spiritual Watchmen must appear in these three things. 1. Warning seasonably. 2. Warning suitably. 3. Warning seriously and affectionately. 1. Warning seasonably.
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Though it be not good Heraldry to lay metal upon metal, yet thus to tinne discourse is a principal part of a preacher's prudence, who must give notice of sins and errours that are approaching, that they may be prevented, not suffer by their silence their charge first to be seduced or fall into sin,
Though it be not good Heraldry to lay metal upon metal, yet thus to tin discourse is a principal part of a preacher's prudence, who must give notice of Sins and errors that Are approaching, that they may be prevented, not suffer by their silence their charge First to be seduced or fallen into since,
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Making a difference, some must be pul'd out of the fire, startled, roused, awaked, and on some have compassion: as skilful Physicians know that the same ingredients are not fit for every sicknesse,
Making a difference, Some must be pulled out of the fire, startled, roused, awaked, and on Some have compassion: as skilful Physicians know that the same ingredients Are not fit for every sickness,
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and as a wise Chirurgion doth not lay an healing plaister on a festred wound, but fits the salve unto the sore, which would otherwise rather hurt then heal.
and as a wise Chirurgeon does not lay an healing plaster on a festered wound, but fits the salve unto the soar, which would otherwise rather hurt then heal.
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We must not only be luciferi, but igniferi, light-bearers, but fire-bearers, rightly dividing & cutting the loaf in peices, give every Child a portion, and his own portion.
We must not only be luciferi, but igniferi, light-bearers, but fire-bearers, rightly dividing & cutting the loaf in Pieces, give every Child a portion, and his own portion.
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Gods song is as Davids mercy and judgment, & they that sing it must tune it rightly, giving each his due, Applying generall doctrines to the particular state of the souls and consciences of their hearers.
God's song is as Davids mercy and judgement, & they that sing it must tune it rightly, giving each his due, Applying general doctrines to the particular state of the Souls and Consciences of their hearers.
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As did Nathan to David thou art the man, the prophet to Ahab, who tooke away his ashes, Peter to his hearers, whom yee have crucified, Iohn Baptist to Herod Non licet tibi, Paul to the Galatians O foolish Galatians who hath bewitched you?
As did Nathan to David thou art the man, the Prophet to Ahab, who took away his Ashes, Peter to his hearers, whom ye have Crucified, John Baptist to Herod Non licet tibi, Paul to the Galatians Oh foolish Galatians who hath bewitched you?
Quibus sibi applausum, non planctum audientibus in salutem creant, whereas lacrymae auditorum sunt laudes ministri: such pointlesse swords and firelesse lamps, neither warm our affections, nor destroy our corruptions.
Quibus sibi applausum, non planctum audientibus in salutem creant, whereas lacrymae auditorum sunt laudes ministri: such pointless swords and firelesse lamps, neither warm our affections, nor destroy our corruptions.
In this then lyeth the highest point of a watch-mans prudence, even in rightly dividing to each his portion, giving to each his due, knowing when and where to be sons of consolation, when and where to be sons of thunder, when to mourn, that people may lament,
In this then lies the highest point of a watchman's prudence, even in rightly dividing to each his portion, giving to each his due, knowing when and where to be Sons of consolation, when and where to be Sons of thunder, when to mourn, that people may lament,
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Honey cleared Ionathan 's eyes, and gall Tobit 's, meal healed the pottage, salt the water. 2 Kin. 2.23. and 4.42. The good Samaritan powred in both wine and oyl, to cleanse and supple:
Honey cleared Ionathan is eyes, and Gall Tobit is, meal healed the pottage, salt the water. 2 Kin. 2.23. and 4.42. The good Samaritan poured in both wine and oil, to cleanse and supple:
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the wise Astrologers he drawes by a star, the Samaritan woman at the well by water, the Capernaits that followed him for loaves, he minds of spirituall bread, Andrew and Peter fisher-men, by working a wonder in catching of fish;
the wise Astrologers he draws by a star, the Samaritan woman At the well by water, the Capernaits that followed him for loaves, he minds of spiritual bred, Andrew and Peter fishermen, by working a wonder in catching of Fish;
such preaching is best, because it is 1. Most convincing. 2. Most saving, though not most pleasing. 3. Most agreeable to a ministers calling, who is a watch-man, a Physician. 4. Most agreeable to Scripture-language, which (as laws) would loose their authority, if written above peoples capacities:
such preaching is best, Because it is 1. Most convincing. 2. Most Saving, though not most pleasing. 3. Most agreeable to a Ministers calling, who is a watchman, a physician. 4. Most agreeable to Scripture-language, which (as laws) would lose their Authority, if written above peoples capacities:
5. It's most comfortable for the conscience of the Preachers, when they shall be able to say as the Apostle, Our rejoycing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdome,
5. It's most comfortable for the conscience of the Preachers, when they shall be able to say as the Apostle, Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly Wisdom,
Let preachers then being Gods watch-men 1. Not speak falsly. 2. Not speak impertinently. 3. Not speak flatteringly, that were to poison men with sweet meats. 4. Not speak too highly in lofty and obscure expressions,
Let Preachers then being God's watchmen 1. Not speak falsely. 2. Not speak impertinently. 3. Not speak flatteringly, that were to poison men with sweet Meats. 4. Not speak too highly in lofty and Obscure expressions,
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not make their sermons riddles, and tire their auditours with Quotations, let them not draw matter from Abana and Pharpar, Plato, Aristotle, Seneca, &c. but from the wells of salvation, Moses, the prophets and Apostles.
not make their Sermons riddles, and tire their Auditors with Quotations, let them not draw matter from Abana and Pharpar, Plato, Aristotle, Senecca, etc. but from the wells of salvation, Moses, the Prophets and Apostles.
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And therefore when men serve their humane and secular learning, as the Israelites did by the Egyptians earrings make calves of them, that they may be worshipped, stuffe their sermons full of humane authorities, sentences of Poets and Oratours, to fish for applause, Aaron 's excuse will not serve the turn, populus exigebat, Exod. 32.23.
And Therefore when men serve their humane and secular learning, as the Israelites did by the egyptians earrings make calves of them, that they may be worshipped, stuff their Sermons full of humane authorities, sentences of Poets and Orators, to Fish for applause, Aaron is excuse will not serve the turn, populus exigebat, Exod 32.23.
2. In some cases, in some auditories, for the understanding of the sense of words, the customes of times (as argumenta ad hominem ) there is and may be necessary and good use of such citations.
2. In Some cases, in Some Auditors, for the understanding of the sense of words, the customs of times (as Argumenta ad hominem) there is and may be necessary and good use of such citations.
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Gods ministers are watch-men, and such must not speak curiously and quaintly, but scasonably and plainly, suitably to their charges condition, and their charges capacity.
God's Ministers Are watchmen, and such must not speak curiously and quaintly, but scasonably and plainly, suitably to their charges condition, and their charges capacity.
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Dr. Tho. Taylor on Tit. 1.12. Zanchy praefat. ad lib. de Scriptura. 3. Warning seriously. Affectionately, prevailingly, earnestly, endeavouring to the utmost that people may take warning:
Dr. Tho. Taylor on Tit. 1.12. Zanchy Praeface. ad lib. de Scripture. 3. Warning seriously. Affectionately, prevailingly, earnestly, endeavouring to the utmost that people may take warning:
speak home to the sinner, that their words may be as nails fastened, never give over, till by Gods trumpet they be awakened, call heaven and earth to witnesse, warn night and day.
speak home to the sinner, that their words may be as nails fastened, never give over, till by God's trumpet they be awakened, call heaven and earth to witness, warn night and day.
2. Compassionately, with affection, commiseration, out of love, and with abundance of pity towards perishing souls, with long sufferance, meeknesse, yea with tears:
2. Compassionately, with affection, commiseration, out of love, and with abundance of pity towards perishing Souls, with long sufferance, meekness, yea with tears:
But yet it must be wisely with these and the like cautions. 1. That they light on those that need them. 2. That they aim at the humbling of the sinner, and not disgracing.
But yet it must be wisely with these and the like cautions. 1. That they Light on those that need them. 2. That they aim At the humbling of the sinner, and not disgracing.
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But through all, a spirit of compassion must manifest it self, that our hearers may know that we do not desire the wofull day. Ier. 17.16. Our reproofs of others must not be with fury but meeknesse.
But through all, a Spirit of compassion must manifest it self, that our hearers may know that we do not desire the woeful day. Jeremiah 17.16. Our reproofs of Others must not be with fury but meekness.
Should we come upon our Brethren, as Eliab did on David, in heat and choler, we should at best but do what the Iews blasphemously charged on Christ, Cast out Satan by Satan, since the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnesse of God.
Should we come upon our Brothers, as Eliab did on David, in heat and choler, we should At best but do what the Iews blasphemously charged on christ, Cast out Satan by Satan, since the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.
Hot reprehensions are not alwaies coals taken from Gods altar, but sometimes flow from our own mistaken zeal, who come as Iehu in a fury, who with Iames and Iohn, call for fire on the Samaritans: we many times mistake,
Hight reprehensions Are not always coals taken from God's altar, but sometime flow from our own mistaken zeal, who come as Iehu in a fury, who with James and John, call for fire on the Samaritans: we many times mistake,
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and know not what spirit we are of, God is not alwaies in such thunder. Obsecratio frangit animum, & placide se instillat. Christs Embassadours must beseech.
and know not what Spirit we Are of, God is not always in such thunder. Obsecratio Frangit animum, & placide see instillat. Christ ambassadors must beseech.
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Lipsius relates of a physician, that being to administer to a squeamish patient that disgnsted all physick, directed her to drink the milk of a Goat that had been fed with physicall herbs.
Lipsius relates of a Physician, that being to administer to a squeamish patient that disgnsted all physic, directed her to drink the milk of a Goat that had been fed with physical herbs.
Thus must Gods ministers mingle the bitter potion of deserved reprehensions with the sweet milk of winning perswasions, beseeching those whom they might enjoyn,
Thus must God's Ministers mingle the bitter potion of deserved reprehensions with the sweet milk of winning persuasions, beseeching those whom they might enjoin,
as Paul did Philemon, not deal treacherously, but yet compassionately. Corrasives and lances must be used sometimes, but then the Chirurgeon comes with grief. 4. Faithfulnesse.
as Paul did Philemon, not deal treacherously, but yet compassionately. Corrasives and lances must be used sometime, but then the Chirurgeon comes with grief. 4. Faithfulness.
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5. The Scripture laies it down as the singular commendations of the choicest ministers. Paul, Tychicus, Sylvanus are all commended in that they were faithfull.
5. The Scripture lays it down as the singular commendations of the Choicest Ministers. Paul, Tychicus, Sylvanus Are all commended in that they were faithful.
By all which we may see, viz. Gods promising, requiring, appointing, directing & commanding, by all which, I say, we may clearly see, that ministers (as watch-men) are to be qualified with faithfullnesse for this imployment,
By all which we may see, viz. God's promising, requiring, appointing, directing & commanding, by all which, I say, we may clearly see, that Ministers (as watchmen) Are to be qualified with faithfulness for this employment,
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Gods watch-men must be sound in the faith, speaking those things which become sound doctrine, shewing therein uncorruptnesse, gravity, sincerity, sound speech that cannot be condemned, and holding fast the form of sound words, delaring Gods word faithfully. 2. Themselves.
God's watchmen must be found in the faith, speaking those things which become found Doctrine, showing therein uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, found speech that cannot be condemned, and holding fast the from of found words, delaring God's word faithfully. 2. Themselves.
Qui sibi nequam, cui bonus? How can they look to the souls of others, that have no regard unto their own? that though they are made the keepers of the vineyard,
Qui sibi nequam, cui bonus? How can they look to the Souls of Others, that have no regard unto their own? that though they Are made the keepers of the vineyard,
yet their own vineyard they have not kept? ministers ought to be examples to the flock, shewing themselves patterns of good works, otherwise they will prove offenses in stead of furtherances.
yet their own vineyard they have not kept? Ministers ought to be Examples to the flock, showing themselves patterns of good works, otherwise they will prove offenses in stead of furtherances.
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Ministers are debters to the wise and unwise, and must pay each their due, that so when the sermon is done, none may complain that they go away without their share.
Ministers Are debtors to the wise and unwise, and must pay each their endue, that so when the sermon is done, none may complain that they go away without their share.
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There are some have need of strong meat, others of milk, the unruly must be warned, the feeble-minded comforted, the weak supported, gainsayers must be convinced, the fallen through infirmity restored, the word must be rightly divided, that each, both babes and men may have their portion.
There Are Some have need of strong meat, Others of milk, the unruly must be warned, the feeble-minded comforted, the weak supported, gainsayers must be convinced, the fallen through infirmity restored, the word must be rightly divided, that each, both babes and men may have their portion.
Iohn Baptist must tell Herod, though a bloudy tyrant, Non licet tibi; the greatest must hear, the smallest must be lookt to, Feed my lambs. Onesimus, though a run-away servant,
John Baptist must tell Herod, though a bloody tyrant, Non licet tibi; the greatest must hear, the Smallest must be looked to, Feed my Lambs. Onesimus, though a runaway servant,
yet must have pains taken with him. 5. Diligence. Watchfulnesse, care, sollicitousnesse. Thus Iacob, when he kept Laban 's sheep, sleep departed from his eyes.
yet must have pains taken with him. 5. Diligence. Watchfulness, care, Solicitousness. Thus Iacob, when he kept Laban is sheep, sleep departed from his eyes.
How much greater care lieth then on spirituall watch-men and shepherds, who of all men must not be slothfull in businesse, but fervent in spirit, having earnest care for the churches wellfare.
How much greater care lies then on spiritual watchmen and shepherd's, who of all men must not be slothful in business, but fervent in Spirit, having earnest care for the Churches welfare.
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Watch-men then and ministers must be diligent, sollicitous and carefull, and that on these three grounds. 1. Their work is difficult. 2. Their adversaries are watchfull. 3. Their own charge are carelesse.
Watchmen then and Ministers must be diligent, solicitous and careful, and that on these three grounds. 1. Their work is difficult. 2. Their Adversaries Are watchful. 3. Their own charge Are careless.
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2. The adversaries of holinesse, the world, flesh, the Devil, they are watchfull, Satan hath wiles, devices, methods, in which he useth diligence and industry, your adversary the Devil goeth about, &c. 3. Their charges are carelesse.
2. The Adversaries of holiness, the world, Flesh, the devil, they Are watchful, Satan hath wiles, devices, methods, in which he uses diligence and industry, your adversary the devil Goes about, etc. 3. Their charges Are careless.
Epaminondas a Theban Duke, when his citizens gave themselves on certain festivall daies more licentiously to their pleasure, he alone sober and serious.
Epaminondas a Theban Duke, when his Citizens gave themselves on certain festival days more licentiously to their pleasure, he alone Sobrium and serious.
Thus Iob did for his children, while they feasted, he rose early and sacrificed. Well then, the ministers work is great, the adversaries many, and their own charge carelesse;
Thus Job did for his children, while they feasted, he rose early and sacrificed. Well then, the Ministers work is great, the Adversaries many, and their own charge careless;
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it much concerns them then to be diligent, carefull, sollicitous and industrious in their places, that (as from Iacob 's tending Laban 's flock) the sleep may go from their eyes,
it much concerns them then to be diligent, careful, solicitous and Industria in their places, that (as from Iacob is tending Laban is flock) the sleep may go from their eyes,
while they with Paul watch and warn every one night and day with tears, that they may take their hearers to record, that they are pure from the bloud of all men, having not shunned to declare unto them all the counsell of God.
while they with Paul watch and warn every one night and day with tears, that they may take their hearers to record, that they Are pure from the blood of all men, having not shunned to declare unto them all the counsel of God.
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You have heard that ministers are watch-men, and as watch-men must be thus qualified, viZ. with courage, understanding, prudence, faithfulness and diligence.
You have herd that Ministers Are watchmen, and as watchmen must be thus qualified, viZ. with courage, understanding, prudence, faithfulness and diligence.
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and watch to see what he will say unto you, and what you shall answer. And in your so doing, that I may presse home particulars in the doctrine mentioned. 1. Be couragious.
and watch to see what he will say unto you, and what you shall answer. And in your so doing, that I may press home particulars in the Doctrine mentioned. 1. Be courageous.
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And shall we not be bold, when we have this warrant for what we do? Do we not see mean men, Heralds, Trumpetters, carry themselves boldly on Princes and Generals commissions? And shall not Gods commissions make us couragious? what though we be as sheep among wolves, yet he sends us.
And shall we not be bold, when we have this warrant for what we do? Do we not see mean men, Heralds, Trumpeters, carry themselves boldly on Princes and Generals commissions? And shall not God's commissions make us courageous? what though we be as sheep among wolves, yet he sends us.
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If we could not answer who made thee a watch-man, as it was supposed Moses could not? Who made thee a Ruler and a Iudge over us? we might very well fly and fear as he did.
If we could not answer who made thee a watchman, as it was supposed Moses could not? Who made thee a Ruler and a Judge over us? we might very well fly and Fear as he did.
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we may now observe four sorts of spirituall watch-men. 1. Only from God and not man. 1. Prophets. 2. Apostles. 2. Only by man and not God, unlearned, unworthy. 3. Neither by God nor man, false prophets, Enthusiasts, wolves in sheeps clothing. 4. Both by God fitted,
we may now observe four sorts of spiritual watchmen. 1. Only from God and not man. 1. prophets. 2. Apostles. 2. Only by man and not God, unlearned, unworthy. 3. Neither by God nor man, false Prophets, Enthusiasts, wolves in Sheep clothing. 4. Both by God fitted,
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and man ordained as the Elders of Ephesus, and others in the primitive, and now the ministers in the reformed Protestant churches. Acts 20.28. Acts 14.23.
and man ordained as the Elders of Ephesus, and Others in the primitive, and now the Ministers in the reformed Protestant Churches. Acts 20.28. Acts 14.23.
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When God sent Moses, and he drew back, God tells him, I am with thee, and this indeed may suffice us against the multitudes of enemies, and likelihood of oppositions.
When God sent Moses, and he drew back, God tells him, I am with thee, and this indeed may suffice us against the Multitudes of enemies, and likelihood of oppositions.
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as he is with his servants, owning their injuries, and espousing their just quarrels, if God be thus for us and with us, who can be against us? who can prevail against us,
as he is with his Servants, owning their injuries, and espousing their just quarrels, if God be thus for us and with us, who can be against us? who can prevail against us,
We read of Agesilaus, that to encourage his souldiers before a battle, clapping his hand upon the Altar by a foreplotted device he brought of victory engraven on his palm, which he shewed to his souldiers, who were thereby so encouraged, that they got an unlookt and an unlikely victory.
We read of Agesilaus, that to encourage his Soldiers before a battle, clapping his hand upon the Altar by a foreplotted device he brought of victory engraven on his palm, which he showed to his Soldiers, who were thereby so encouraged, that they god an unlooked and an unlikely victory.
frowning Ahabs, persecuting Iezabels, scoffing Ishmaels, mocking Micals, and sometimes angry Asa'es: Yet we have Gods warrant, his presence, his promise,
frowning Ahabs, persecuting Jezebel's, scoffing Ishmaels, mocking Micals, and sometime angry Asa'es: Yet we have God's warrant, his presence, his promise,
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That watch-man that removes from his station for the fear of an enemy, doth thereby actually incurre the danger of a capitall sentence from his own Generall.
That watchman that removes from his station for the Fear of an enemy, does thereby actually incur the danger of a capital sentence from his own General.
Gods mouth, which spirituall watch-men are now (since immediate converse with him is ceased) to hear Gods mind from, is 1. His works. 2. His Scriptures.
God's Mouth, which spiritual watchmen Are now (since immediate converse with him is ceased) to hear God's mind from, is 1. His works. 2. His Scriptures.
For as Aristotle had two sorts of writings, one called exotericall, for common auditours: another called Acroamaticall for his private Scholars & familiar acquaintance:
For as Aristotle had two sorts of writings, one called exotericall, for Common Auditors: Another called Acroamatical for his private Scholars & familiar acquaintance:
In which Scripture, as one observes the Psalmist shews that the creatures are 1. Diligēt preachers at all times. 2. Learned preachers in all tongues. 3. Catholick in all countries. 2. The Scriptures the most plain, evident,
In which Scripture, as one observes the Psalmist shows that the creatures Are 1. Diligent Preachers At all times. 2. Learned Preachers in all tongues. 3. Catholic in all countries. 2. The Scriptures the most plain, evident,
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so ministers must not sing strange songs in the Church, which is the Lords land, Hos. 9.3. Embassadours must not go extra mandata, besides their instructions, neither may preachers bring doctrines which the word warrants not, whatever great names they may be ushered in by.
so Ministers must not sing strange songs in the Church, which is the lords land, Hos. 9.3. ambassadors must not go extra Commandments, beside their instructions, neither may Preachers bring doctrines which the word warrants not, whatever great names they may be ushered in by.
We are to be Gods mouth, and therefore must not speak hominum commenta, but divina oracula. Aaron was to speak as Moses bad him, ministers what Christ commands.
We Are to be God's Mouth, and Therefore must not speak hominum Commenta, but Divine oracula. Aaron was to speak as Moses bade him, Ministers what christ commands.
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When Isaac Casaubon sent his Notes on Diogenes Laertius (being the first fruits of his studies) to his Father, who was a Reverend minister in France, his Father sent him this Answer.
When Isaac Casaubon sent his Notes on Diogenes Laertius (being the First fruits of his studies) to his Father, who was a Reverend minister in France, his Father sent him this Answer.
Mi fili, laudo tuum studium, verum hoc scito rem gratiorem te mihi facturum, si velunum dictum sacrae scripturae difficultatibus aliquibus obstructum explicaveris, quam si mille profanorum scriptorum loca depravata correxeris.
Mi fili, laudo tuum studium, verum hoc Learn remembering gratiorem te mihi facturum, si velunum dictum Sacrae Scriptures difficultatibus aliquibus obstructum explicaveris, quam si mille profanorum scriptorum loca depravata correxeris.
And here (would the time have given me leave) I should have been earnest with you (Reverend Fathers and Brethren) that you would especially regard these two things. 1. To have the experience of the power of the word in your own hearts. 2. To manifest it to others by an holy, blamelesse, and unrebukable conversation.
And Here (would the time have given me leave) I should have been earnest with you (Reverend Father's and Brothers) that you would especially regard these two things. 1. To have the experience of the power of the word in your own hearts. 2. To manifest it to Others by an holy, blameless, and unrebukable Conversation.
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Men will not easily believe that ministers preaching, whose practice they see contradicts it. Cujus vita despicitur, restat, ut praedicatio contemnatur.
Men will not Easily believe that Ministers preaching, whose practice they see contradicts it. Cujus vita despicitur, restat, ut Predication contemnatur.
Comata capita (dolenda ministrorum macula) qua fronte arguant comas protensas? Caetera quid referam? Pudet haec opprobria nobis, Et dici potuisse & non potuisse refelli.
Comata capita (dolenda Ministers macula) qua front Arguant comas protensas? Caetera quid referam? It is shameful haec Opprobria nobis, Et dici potuisse & non potuisse refelli.
And therefore in the bowels of our Lord Iesus Christ, I do most earnestly beseech you to have an especiall care of your conversations, that you may be examples to the flock, of what is good,
And Therefore in the bowels of our Lord Iesus christ, I do most earnestly beseech you to have an especial care of your conversations, that you may be Examples to the flock, of what is good,
Since we find by sad experience, that magistrates and ministers are as looking-glasses to the places in which they live, by which men dresse themselves, who (falling into sin) like men in a croud, many fall with them.
Since we find by sad experience, that Magistrates and Ministers Are as Looking-glasses to the places in which they live, by which men dress themselves, who (falling into since) like men in a crowd, many fallen with them.
Having detain'd you thus long, I shall presse home the three last requisites of a watch-man together, viz. prudence, faithfulnesse, and diligence; and therefore
Having detained you thus long, I shall press home the three last requisites of a watchman together, viz. prudence, faithfulness, and diligence; and Therefore
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and here give me leave to mind you, not to put off your preparations to such straits of time, which usually necessitates us to feed our people with crude, immature,
and Here give me leave to mind you, not to put off your preparations to such straits of time, which usually necessitates us to feed our people with crude, immature,
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& unconcocted provisions, and many times cause an intrenchment upon, if not a profanation of Gods day, by doing what should be our own working daies labour on it.
& unconcocted provisions, and many times cause an entrenchment upon, if not a profanation of God's day, by doing what should be our own working days labour on it.
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and desire you to consider a ternary of arguments drawn from these three prevailing, powerfull, and commanding passions and affections of the soul. Fear. Hope. Love.
and desire you to Consider a ternary of Arguments drawn from these three prevailing, powerful, and commanding passion and affections of the soul. fear. Hope. Love.
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Now since though we are Gods Embassadours, yet we are but men, and subject to the like passions as others, God seeth it fit by arguments drawn from each,
Now since though we Are God's ambassadors, yet we Are but men, and Subject to the like passion as Others, God sees it fit by Arguments drawn from each,
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Consider how it fared with that sentinell his Generall found sleeping, he thrust him through, and left him with this sarcasme; Mortuum inveni, mortuum reliqui. 2. From Hope.
Consider how it fared with that sentinel his General found sleeping, he thrust him through, and left him with this sarcasm; Mortuum Inveni, mortuum reliqui. 2. From Hope.
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Thus the Apostle Paul, from arguments drawn hence, encourageth himself from the 13. verse of the fourth chapter of the 2 Cor. to the 10. of the 5. chapter.
Thus the Apostle Paul, from Arguments drawn hence, Encourageth himself from the 13. verse of the fourth chapter of the 2 Cor. to the 10. of the 5. chapter.
and calling for his bow and arrow, shot the lad through, and opening of him, found the arrow in his heart, asking his father what he thought, the sorrowfull father answered; the Gods cannot shoot better.
and calling for his bow and arrow, shot the lad through, and opening of him, found the arrow in his heart, asking his father what he Thought, the sorrowful father answered; the God's cannot shoot better.
but at length were hit so right, that they found themselves pricked at the heart, and had good cause to say, none could shoot better. And so it is still;
but At length were hit so right, that they found themselves pricked At the heart, and had good cause to say, none could shoot better. And so it is still;
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Though ministers many times draw their bows at adventure, as that man that killed Ahab; yet God directs their arrows, yea many times into the heart of Christs enemies. 2. Of reward.
Though Ministers many times draw their bows At adventure, as that man that killed Ahab; yet God directs their arrows, yea many times into the heart of Christ enemies. 2. Of reward.
Summa summatum haecest, & inaestimabilis gloria conscientiae nostrae contra omnem contemptum in mundo, quod Christus nos praedicatores quasi deos plane creat;
Summa summatum Haecest, & inaestimabilis gloria conscientiae Nostrae contra omnem contemptum in mundo, quod Christus nos Preachers quasi Gods plane create;
but you know how severely David revenged that indignity that was done to them, he brought forth the people, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron,
but you know how severely David revenged that indignity that was done to them, he brought forth the people, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron,
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and wrong them in their names, but what will be the issue? such may read it 2 Chron. 36.15,16,17. They mocked his messengers, and despised his word, and misused his prophets, untill the wrath of the Lord arose against them, till there was no remedy, nor healing.
and wrong them in their names, but what will be the issue? such may read it 2 Chronicles 36.15,16,17. They mocked his messengers, and despised his word, and misused his Prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against them, till there was no remedy, nor healing.
when we shall shine as the stars in the firmament for ever, Our light afflicting labour for the present, working out for us a farre more exceeding and eternall weight of glorie.
when we shall shine as the Stars in the firmament for ever, Our Light afflicting labour for the present, working out for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
But put on the bowels of a tender mother, that thinks no office too mean, no work too hard, no pains too much, which is for the necessary well-being of her child. 3. Love to our selves.
But put on the bowels of a tender mother, that thinks no office too mean, no work too hard, no pains too much, which is for the necessary well-being of her child. 3. Love to our selves.
they shall die in their sins, but their bloud will God require at our hands, And shall we be vigilant and industrious to save their souls, we shall likewise save our selves, as well as those that hear us.
they shall die in their Sins, but their blood will God require At our hands, And shall we be vigilant and Industria to save their Souls, we shall likewise save our selves, as well as those that hear us.
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Well then, let love to God, love to our charge, love to our selves, let these prevail with us to be diligent, faithfull, industrious in the particular places and charges God hath set us in, that so we may give up our account with joy at the great day.
Well then, let love to God, love to our charge, love to our selves, let these prevail with us to be diligent, faithful, Industria in the particular places and charges God hath Set us in, that so we may give up our account with joy At the great day.
And now, dear Brethren, shall not these arguments prevail with us? shall not love move us, fear drive us, hope draw us to be men of courage, prudent, faithfull, diligent and industrious to feed the flock of Christ committed to our charge,
And now, dear Brothers, shall not these Arguments prevail with us? shall not love move us, Fear drive us, hope draw us to be men of courage, prudent, faithful, diligent and Industria to feed the flock of christ committed to our charge,
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let it never be said truly of any of us that are Christs Embassadours, what Cato scoffingly spake of three Roman Embassadours appointed for Bythinia: of whom the one had his head full of scars, the other did vecordia laborare; the third had the gout in his feet, of these Cato said, Romana legatio ne { que } caput,
let it never be said truly of any of us that Are Christ ambassadors, what Cato scoffingly spoke of three Roman ambassadors appointed for Bithynia: of whom the one had his head full of scars, the other did vecordia laborare; the third had the gout in his feet, of these Cato said, Roman Legatio ne { que } caput,
It were great pity Gods Embassadours should be such without knowledge, without affections, without activity, who ever heard of blind watch men? deaf and dumb Embassadours? It's true indeed, there were sons of Eli that were sons of Belial,
It were great pity God's ambassadors should be such without knowledge, without affections, without activity, who ever herd of blind watch men? deaf and dumb ambassadors? It's true indeed, there were Sons of Eli that were Sons of Belial,
Thus far in what hath hitherto been said, I have made bold, according to the charge committed to me to be Gods remembrancer to my Reverend Brethren in the ministry.
Thus Far in what hath hitherto been said, I have made bold, according to the charge committed to me to be God's remembrancer to my Reverend Brothers in the Ministry.
And the good God perswade us all to act according to these counsels, and to steer our courses in our severall places, according unto these directions, that so peace may be upon us as upon Gods Israel.
And the good God persuade us all to act according to these Counsels, and to steer our courses in our several places, according unto these directions, that so peace may be upon us as upon God's Israel.
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And though I have been somewhat large in my main work, yet I may not dismisse the congregation without some particular instructions in reference to their carriage towards their watch-men.
And though I have been somewhat large in my main work, yet I may not dismiss the congregation without Some particular instructions in Referente to their carriage towards their watchmen.
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God having so built these three kingdomes of the word, Grace, Glory, as Marcellus did in Rome, the temples of virtue and honour, that as that of virtue was the threshold to that of honour, to note that none can be truly honourable that are not first virtuous:
God having so built these three kingdoms of the word, Grace, Glory, as Marcellus did in Room, the Temples of virtue and honour, that as that of virtue was the threshold to that of honour, to note that none can be truly honourable that Are not First virtuous:
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and from preaching, doing herein as the Philistines did with Israel, who would not suffer them to have a Smith amongst them, that so being weaponlesse they might the easier be over-mastered by them.
and from preaching, doing herein as the philistines did with Israel, who would not suffer them to have a Smith among them, that so being weaponless they might the Easier be overmastered by them.
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What though ministers are in themselves but mean and contemptible instruments, yet it's Gods pleasure by the foolishnesse of preaching to save them that believe, that all the glory may be his own.
What though Ministers Are in themselves but mean and contemptible Instruments, yet it's God's pleasure by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe, that all the glory may be his own.
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We read in the history of the Iudges, that the Midianites were destroyed by Gideons three hundred souldiers, who had nothing but a trumpet on one hand,
We read in the history of the Judges, that the midianites were destroyed by Gideons three hundred Soldiers, who had nothing but a trumpet on one hand,
Be convinced of the necessity and usefulnesse of the preachers employment, which was the great legacy which Christ leaving the world, left unto the earth, who when he ascended on high, gave gifts unto men, some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some pastours & teachers for the perfecting of the Saints,
Be convinced of the necessity and usefulness of the Preachers employment, which was the great legacy which christ leaving the world, left unto the earth, who when he ascended on high, gave Gifts unto men, Some Apostles, Some prophets, Some Evangelists, Some Pastors & Teachers for the perfecting of the Saints,
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There are two things I shall commend unto you. 1. Pray for them: that's your duty that they need, and such as are faithfull much desire; see how earnest Paul is.
There Are two things I shall commend unto you. 1. prey for them: that's your duty that they need, and such as Are faithful much desire; see how earnest Paul is.
Now I beseech you Brethren, for the Lord Iesus Christ his sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your praiers to God for me; and Again
Now I beseech you Brothers, for the Lord Iesus christ his sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your Prayers to God for me; and Again
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Consider, watch-men cannot forrage, much lesse plunder for themselves but must keep their stations, and shall they be starved while they are doing their work? shall there be no provision made for them? Doth God take care for oxen? and shall not he that preacheth the Gospel live of the Gospel?
Consider, watchmen cannot forage, much less plunder for themselves but must keep their stations, and shall they be starved while they Are doing their work? shall there be no provision made for them? Does God take care for oxen? and shall not he that Preacheth the Gospel live of the Gospel?
Superstition, Hypocrisy, Idolatry, have enough, but truth goes a begging. Iezebel nourisheth eight hundred false prophets, but Elijah flies the kingdome;
Superstition, Hypocrisy, Idolatry, have enough, but truth Goes a begging. Iezebel Nourishes eight hundred false Prophets, but Elijah flies the Kingdom;
O know there's nothing lost which is laid out for God in the necessary maintaining of his Embassadours, they who entertain a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall have a Prophets reward.
Oh know there's nothing lost which is laid out for God in the necessary maintaining of his ambassadors, they who entertain a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall have a prophets reward.
so that their consciences forced them to say, In so saying thou reprovest us, and when they perceived he spake of them, they sought to lay hands on him:
so that their Consciences forced them to say, In so saying thou reprovest us, and when they perceived he spoke of them, they sought to lay hands on him:
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Thus it is still if preachers beat in the air, and onely preach general notions without descending to particular applications, these hearers like them well enough,
Thus it is still if Preachers beatrice in the air, and only preach general notions without descending to particular applications, these hearers like them well enough,
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But (Beloved) if ever you would have the cure wrought, be contented that the plaister be applyed to close the sore, that ministers speak home to your Conscience, that being convinced, you may say that God is in them of a truth.
But (beloved) if ever you would have the cure wrought, be contented that the plaster be applied to close the soar, that Ministers speak home to your Conscience, that being convinced, you may say that God is in them of a truth.
and say as David, Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindnesse, & let him reprove me, it shall be an excellent oyl which shall not break mine head.
and say as David, Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness, & let him reprove me, it shall be an excellent oil which shall not break mine head.
the Apostle tells us there can be no escaping, viz. either the bloud of our own Corruption, the snares of Satan, the Iudgements of God, or the damnation of Hell.
the Apostle tells us there can be no escaping, viz. either the blood of our own Corruption, the snares of Satan, the Judgments of God, or the damnation of Hell.
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I shall end all with my earnest desire unto you, that you would seriously consider how it fared with those Egyptians whom we read of, who were all warned of the approching tempests.
I shall end all with my earnest desire unto you, that you would seriously Consider how it fared with those egyptians whom we read of, who were all warned of the approaching tempests.
Let us all have this resolution (Especially you my Brethren that are now solemnly set apart for this work) to stand it out to the uttermost against all oppositions and as that wise and valiant soldier William the conquerour, who when he had landed his men, burnt his ships, cast away all draw backs,
Let us all have this resolution (Especially you my Brothers that Are now solemnly Set apart for this work) to stand it out to the uttermost against all oppositions and as that wise and valiant soldier William the conqueror, who when he had landed his men, burned his ships, cast away all draw backs,
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