The church, the proper subject of the new covenant. Delivered first in three sermons at Rochester Afterwards contracted into two, and delivered againe at Gravesend. Together with a covenant to walke with God. By Will: Sandbrooke, LL:B:Ox. and Minister of Margarets Rochester.
EPHES. 1.22, 23. HAving you know at severall times declared unto you the whole doctrine of the new covenant, my next businesse I acquainted you should be the examination of 3. grand Quaeries: And these I digested into this order thus.
EPHESIANS. 1.22, 23. HAving you know At several times declared unto you the Whole Doctrine of the new Covenant, my next business I acquainted you should be the examination of 3. grand Queries: And these I digested into this order thus.
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2. What are the manifold impediments and hindrances from 1. Our owne deceitfull spirits. 2. The stratagems of hell. SECT. I. THe first grand Quaerie I began with to wit, The nature of a Church.
2. What Are the manifold impediments and hindrances from 1. Our own deceitful spirits. 2. The stratagems of hell. SECT. I. THe First grand Query I began with to wit, The nature of a Church.
Wherein because I found the businesse in these tumultuous dayes sorely perplext with contentions and difficulties on the contrary parties, I proceeded in a middle course if it were possible to take off the violence of both.
Wherein Because I found the business in these tumultuous days sorely perplexed with contentions and difficulties on the contrary parties, I proceeded in a middle course if it were possible to take off the violence of both.
2. The other party running as strongly in a violent contrary channell condemning the other for schisme, hereses, sedition, faction, novelty, seperation and division, makeing breaches and fomenting discords, opening a way to the unsetling of the peace and unitie of the Church.
2. The other party running as strongly in a violent contrary channel condemning the other for Schism, heresies, sedition, faction, novelty, separation and division, making Breaches and fomenting discords, opening a Way to the unsettling of the peace and unity of the Church.
betwixt these two desperate rocke, and yet unexpectedly struck upon each till, I had almost splitt againe. 1. The one charging me with too much liberty, given to schisme & private conventicles. 2. The other accusing me with too much binding up and streigthning them in the Priviledges of Believers granted to the Church by Christ himselfe.
betwixt these two desperate rock, and yet unexpectedly struck upon each till, I had almost split again. 1. The one charging me with too much liberty, given to Schism & private conventicles. 2. The other accusing me with too much binding up and streigthning them in the Privileges of Believers granted to the Church by christ himself.
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In this unexpected exigent, finding a storme comming, (and we have tumults enough already,) though I was warned by a faithfull freind, that it would not be seasonable, my improvidence left me in a snare.
In this unexpected exigent, finding a storm coming, (and we have tumults enough already,) though I was warned by a faithful friend, that it would not be seasonable, my improvidence left me in a snare.
In the interim because what hath beene delivered is snuffed at, by some whom I scarce believe understood (if heard) it, I shall therefore acquaint you with two things.
In the interim Because what hath been Delivered is snuffed At, by Some whom I scarce believe understood (if herd) it, I shall Therefore acquaint you with two things.
This proposition I laid downe as leaving the rest to the expository way for forenoones in my exercise, onely to cleare it I laid downe some concluosins which were the same in substance,
This proposition I laid down as leaving the rest to the expository Way for forenoons in my exercise, only to clear it I laid down Some concluosins which were the same in substance,
But Christ hath beene enthroned and established in a Kingdome, by the conclusions, ergo the sequell is easie from the last conclusion thus, the Kingdome of Christ and his Church are the same in substance.
But christ hath been Enthroned and established in a Kingdom, by the conclusions, ergo the sequel is easy from the last conclusion thus, the Kingdom of christ and his Church Are the same in substance.
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and to enjoy communion with him; and amongst themselves in all his ordinances. In this I observed, these distinct conclusions, fully to cleare the businesse.
and to enjoy communion with him; and among themselves in all his ordinances. In this I observed, these distinct conclusions, Fully to clear the business.
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The members of a Church are living members or beleevers. Thus reason gave attestation fully & clearly, so Scripture also, Esay. 26.2.6. Acts. 2.40.41. This first conclusion made good, the 2o. is.
The members of a Church Are living members or believers. Thus reason gave attestation Fully & clearly, so Scripture also, Isaiah. 26.2.6. Acts. 2.40.41. This First conclusion made good, the 2o. is.
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and the members of a naturall body, by one Spirit of animation constitutes the whole. But the Church is in proportion a naturall and politique bodie. Ergo. Iere. 50.4. Acts. 11.21.22.
and the members of a natural body, by one Spirit of animation constitutes the Whole. But the Church is in proportion a natural and politic body. Ergo. Jeremiah 50.4. Acts. 11.21.22.
3. There followes after this an actuall vnion and visible combination of the same person with other members, which collected bodie make up a visible society of beleevers.
3. There follows After this an actual Union and visible combination of the same person with other members, which collected body make up a visible society of believers.
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1. Such a collected body or congregation, so vnited is a particular visible Church. And from thence also I inferred as a second conclusion necessary to the businesse.
1. Such a collected body or congregation, so united is a particular visible Church. And from thence also I inferred as a second conclusion necessary to the business.
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3. The members of a Church, or a certaine number of Beleevers may further confaederat amongst themselves by a bond or covenant to a close walking with Christ.
3. The members of a Church, or a certain number of Believers may further confaederat among themselves by a bound or Covenant to a close walking with christ.
and to build up each other, in a mutuall communication of their experience and guifts in the way of Christ, for mutuall consolation in the Gospell. SECT 2. YET I added further to explaine my self, that such confaederacie, compact and agreement should not cause them to seperate, or to breake fellowship with the whole congregation, (for indeed the whole congregation should joyne) but hold a correspondency with the rest in the publique ordinances, in such places as is appointed by authority;
and to built up each other, in a mutual communication of their experience and Gifts in the Way of christ, for mutual consolation in the Gospel. SECT 2. YET I added further to explain my self, that such confaederacie, compact and agreement should not cause them to separate, or to break fellowship with the Whole congregation, (for indeed the Whole congregation should join) but hold a correspondency with the rest in the public ordinances, in such places as is appointed by Authority;
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who is positively anunbeleever, that we may unreservedly conclude such a person, (though professing with his mouth to beleeve) is yet in the truth and reality of things is NONLATINALPHABET it doth not I say prejudice the ordinance to a beleever.
who is positively anunbeleever, that we may unreservedly conclude such a person, (though professing with his Mouth to believe) is yet in the truth and reality of things is it does not I say prejudice the Ordinance to a believer.
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For indeed I grant, where there is such an absolute inspection into, and unreserved conjunction of the spirits of men, that we know their hearts & frame of their Spirits, it were utterly unlawfull to hold fellowship with them that are unbeleevers.
For indeed I grant, where there is such an absolute inspection into, and unreserved conjunction of the spirits of men, that we know their hearts & frame of their Spirits, it were utterly unlawful to hold fellowship with them that Are unbelievers.
1. In so small a company as a family, all the ordinances of Christ could not have a full course which is essentiall to a Church, in the very resolution of Episcopall, Presbyteriall, and Congregationall Churches.
1. In so small a company as a family, all the ordinances of christ could not have a full course which is essential to a Church, in the very resolution of Episcopal, Presbyterial, and Congregational Churches.
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2. Yet their conjunction and fellowship with that congregation or Church, into which they are admitted, whether you'le call it parochiall or congregationall, ought to be inviolable, where the ordinances of Christ have cheerefull latitude of extention.
2. Yet their conjunction and fellowship with that congregation or Church, into which they Are admitted, whither You'll call it parochial or congregational, ought to be inviolable, where the ordinances of christ have cheerful latitude of extension.
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This was the summe of what was then delivered in these things, in which I did understand the exception did arise on both sides, and now let wisemen judge.
This was the sum of what was then Delivered in these things, in which I did understand the exception did arise on both sides, and now let Wise men judge.
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4. The end of this confederacie of beleevers into a Church in giving themselves entirely up to Christ. SECT 1. TO enjoye a speciall and effectuall communion with Christ.
4. The end of this confederacy of believers into a Church in giving themselves entirely up to christ. SECT 1. TO enjoy a special and effectual communion with christ.
Now to this I added as a consectary and issue. SECT. II. THis fellowship and Communion was also a spirituall and reciprocall communion with the members of the Church amongst themselves.
Now to this I added as a consectary and issue. SECT. II THis fellowship and Communion was also a spiritual and reciprocal communion with the members of the Church among themselves.
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ergo spiritual communion, must be sensibly raised in their spirits, when each Act amongst them is nothing but a beam of the same glory of CHRIST dwelling in them, Esay 44.5. Acts 2.46.
ergo spiritual communion, must be sensibly raised in their spirits, when each Act among them is nothing but a beam of the same glory of CHRIST Dwelling in them, Isaiah 44.5. Acts 2.46.
The reason is, he intending thus to manifest himself to them, and not to the world, sets out limits and bounds where he wil shew himselfe, Isa. 56.7. Acts 9.31. Isa 25.6.
The reason is, he intending thus to manifest himself to them, and not to the world, sets out Limits and bounds where he will show himself, Isaiah 56.7. Acts 9.31. Isaiah 25.6.
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Is maintained by assembling themselves together to communicate in such ordinances, as Christ will shew his glory upon them, 1 Cor. 14.23. & 16.1.2. Art. Ch. En. 19.
Is maintained by assembling themselves together to communicate in such ordinances, as christ will show his glory upon them, 1 Cor. 14.23. & 16.1.2. Art. Christ En. 19.
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Yet Brethren for quietnesse and peace sake, I'le lay down some things in generall, waving difficulties, that you may ghesse which way my thoughts tend.
Yet Brothers for quietness and peace sake, I'll lay down Some things in general, waving difficulties, that you may guess which Way my thoughts tend.
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1. All Beleevers and every member ought to frequent and assemble to that place which is appointed for the meeting of the congregation in the use of Divine Ordinauces publiquely.
1. All Believers and every member ought to frequent and assemble to that place which is appointed for the meeting of the congregation in the use of Divine Ordinances publicly.
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2. Every family of Beleevers ought after publike ordinances in the Church or congregation, to assemble together for recognition, conference, mutual assistance in what hath been publikely done,
2. Every family of Believers ought After public ordinances in the Church or congregation, to assemble together for recognition, conference, mutual assistance in what hath been publicly done,
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Many grand sticklers and contenders for an universall outward conformity (which I shal for ever supplicate the throne of grace for us, comming nearest to a state of glory) Are the most peccant and defective in the main businesse, to wit sensible & quickening communion with Christ, which is the maine end of those Ordinances,
Many grand sticklers and contenders for an universal outward conformity (which I shall for ever supplicate the throne of grace for us, coming nearest to a state of glory) are the most peccant and defective in the main business, to wit sensible & quickening communion with christ, which is the main end of those Ordinances,
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Brethren, I would demand from these eager spirits, whether it hath not been the practice of this and former ages to terminate their devotion in a circular course of comming to Church — reading or hearing a chapter with the Minister, turning downe leaves at Chapter and verse — things I know good and ought to bee done;
Brothers, I would demand from these eager spirits, whither it hath not been the practice of this and former ages to terminate their devotion in a circular course of coming to Church — reading or hearing a chapter with the Minister, turning down leaves At Chapter and verse — things I know good and ought to be done;
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or Countrey, to meete together to conferre and examine truths delivered, to communicate each others experience for mutual consolation and edification in the way of Christ.
or Country, to meet together to confer and examine truths Delivered, to communicate each Others experience for mutual consolation and edification in the Way of christ.
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my errand was never so far as I know to preach penall Statutes, but obedience to the KING and other his subordinate Governours, which I shall ever bee diligent in both in word and practice.
my errand was never so Far as I know to preach penal Statutes, but Obedience to the KING and other his subordinate Governors, which I shall ever be diligent in both in word and practice.
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The next thing I did propose to my self in the businesse of a Church, is SECT. 2. THe Priviledges of Beleevers mett in the way of a Church or Congregation in the use of the Ordinances of Christ.
The next thing I did propose to my self in the business of a Church, is SECT. 2. THe Privileges of Believers met in the Way of a Church or Congregation in the use of the Ordinances of christ.
This both Scripture and reason abundantly testifie, for Christ being a living head, and appointing his Church to be his body, it must follow, the body must find the influence from the head in every channell and vessell ordained for that purpose, Matth. 28.19, 20.
This both Scripture and reason abundantly testify, for christ being a living head, and appointing his Church to be his body, it must follow, the body must find the influence from the head in every channel and vessel ordained for that purpose, Matthew 28.19, 20.
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These are those internall Priviledges of the Church to be powred out and communicated to the Saints in their assembling in the use of divine ordinances. SECT. 2. Externall Priviledges.
These Are those internal Privileges of the Church to be poured out and communicated to the Saints in their assembling in the use of divine ordinances. SECT. 2. External Privileges.
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A Church. 1. Nationall. 2. Provincial. 3. Classicall. 4. Parochiall. 5. Independēt or Congregationall. Let others dispute the question, I will not: I conceive all are.
A Church. 1. National. 2. Provincial. 3. Classical. 4. Parochial. 5. Independent or Congregational. Let Others dispute the question, I will not: I conceive all Are.
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I cannot see but this discription of a Church agreeth with the Nationall Provinciall, & Parochiall Church of England unlesse we suppose intended and studied hypocrisie in receiving the Gospell.
I cannot see but this description of a Church agreeth with the National Provincial, & Parochial Church of England unless we suppose intended and studied hypocrisy in receiving the Gospel.
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