Hearken with feare and reuerence to the worde of the Lorde, written by the holy Apostle Saint Paule, in his first epistle to the Corinthians. Chap. 9. verse 16. Woe be to me, if I preach not the Gospell.
Harken with Fear and Reverence to the word of the Lord, written by the holy Apostle Saint Paul, in his First epistle to the Corinthians. Chap. 9. verse 16. Woe be to me, if I preach not the Gospel.
OVR Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ, in the 17. chapter of the blessed Euangelist Luke, amongst manye other excellent things, vttereth and propoundeth this parable, Who is it of you, that hauing a seruaunt plowing or feeding cattell, Luk. 17.7.8. •. would say vnto him by and by when he were come from the field.
OUR Lord and Saviour Iesus christ, in the 17. chapter of the blessed Evangelist Lycia, among many other excellent things, uttereth and propoundeth this parable, Who is it of you, that having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, Luk. 17.7.8. •. would say unto him by and by when he were come from the field.
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For although amongst many good workes, there is not a more excellent or better work, then the preaching of the word of God (which was done most purely, effectually,
For although among many good works, there is not a more excellent or better work, then the preaching of the word of God (which was done most purely, effectually,
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and diligently by the Apostle) yet he is so farre from accounting it meritorious, that he sayth, a necessitie is layd vpon him, that duety bindeth him to do it.
and diligently by the Apostle) yet he is so Far from accounting it meritorious, that he say, a necessity is laid upon him, that duty binds him to do it.
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S. Paule sheweth, and that with diligence and large copie of wordes, that beeing amongst the Corrinthians, he was content to giue place to his owne right, to forbeare that which he might lawfully doe, to take no maintenaunce at all from them,
S. Paul shows, and that with diligence and large copy of words, that being among the Corinthians, he was content to give place to his own right, to forbear that which he might lawfully do, to take no maintenance At all from them,
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and dost thou now glory in thine owne doinges? To such a question or obiection the Apostle aunsweareth qualifiyng his former speach, as if he should say:
and dost thou now glory in thine own doings? To such a question or objection the Apostle aunsweareth qualifiyng his former speech, as if he should say:
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As touching the first, let vs see how the scripture speaketh of it, as it is particularly and specially applyed to the publique office of the Minister, otherwise I knowe this worde preaching to haue a further and more general signification:
As touching the First, let us see how the scripture speaks of it, as it is particularly and specially applied to the public office of the Minister, otherwise I know this word preaching to have a further and more general signification:
The same Apostle charging Timothie & in him euery minister, to preach the word, addeth immediatly, Improoue, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
The same Apostle charging Timothy & in him every minister, to preach the word, adds immediately, Improve, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and Doctrine.
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The holy Euangelist Luke sayth that Christ taught or preached in Nazareth. He first reade, then shut the booke, afterwarde he expounded that scripture which he read,
The holy Evangelist Lycia say that christ taught or preached in Nazareth. He First read, then shut the book, afterward he expounded that scripture which he read,
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By these and such like places we may gather, that preaching properly as we speake of it, is an exposition and application of the scriptures, by the liuely voyce of the minister, to the edifiyng of the people:
By these and such like places we may gather, that preaching properly as we speak of it, is an exposition and application of the Scriptures, by the lively voice of the minister, to the edifying of the people:
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so by reading men may haue some smell of Religion, but they shall neuer throughly taste of it, without preaching, and therefore it is called a feeding,
so by reading men may have Some smell of Religion, but they shall never thoroughly taste of it, without preaching, and Therefore it is called a feeding,
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Againe, bare reading is as thogh one should cast a whole loafe, before them which want strength to cut it, Preaching is a cutting and diuiding of the breade of life, that euery one may haue his seueral portion.
Again, bore reading is as though one should cast a Whole loaf, before them which want strength to Cut it, Preaching is a cutting and dividing of the bread of life, that every one may have his several portion.
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Again, bare reading without preaching is euen as the husbandman should cast whole strikes and bushels of Corne, on his Land together on heapes, not scattering of it.
Again, bore reading without preaching is even as the husbandman should cast Whole strikes and bushels of Corn, on his Land together on heaps, not scattering of it.
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Saint Paule straightly chargeth the ministers of Ephesus. Take heed vnto your selues, and to all the flocke, whereof the holy Ghost hath made you ouerseers, to feede the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own bloud.
Saint Paul straightly charges the Ministers of Ephesus. Take heed unto your selves, and to all the flock, whereof the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
For hauing before in the former Chapiter, set foorth the great profit of the scriptures, straight waye hee necessarilye addeth this forecible exhortation.
For having before in the former Chapter, Set forth the great profit of the Scriptures, straight Way he necessarily adds this forecible exhortation.
as it appeareth Ioh. 21.15. where Iesus Christ sayth to Peter after his resurrection. Simon sonne of Iona, louest thou me more then these? He sayde vnto him,
as it appears John 21.15. where Iesus christ say to Peter After his resurrection. Simon son of Iona, love thou me more then these? He said unto him,
Séeing then that feeding or preaching is so plaine a token of the loue that the minister oweth to Christ, it is moste necessarily required if any do preach and yet not vpon this loue, they haue their condemnation.
Seeing then that feeding or preaching is so plain a token of the love that the minister owes to christ, it is most necessarily required if any do preach and yet not upon this love, they have their condemnation.
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S. Peter sayth, We are borne a new, not of mortall seede, but of immortall, by the word of God, who liueth and indureth for euer. And presētly addeth.
S. Peter say, We Are born a new, not of Mortal seed, but of immortal, by the word of God, who lives and Endureth for ever. And presently adds.
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5 The Church of God begun and brought to that perfection which can be in earth, is also stayed, strengthened, vpholden and preserued, by the preaching of the worde, against sinne and errour.
5 The Church of God begun and brought to that perfection which can be in earth, is also stayed, strengthened, upholden and preserved, by the preaching of the word, against sin and error.
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because some are weake and haue need of daily strengthening, some fall into errours, and some into greeuous Sinnes, from the which they are to bee drawen out by the effectuall preaching of the worde.
Because Some Are weak and have need of daily strengthening, Some fallen into errors, and Some into grievous Sins, from the which they Are to be drawn out by the effectual preaching of the word.
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their eies are opened, they are turned frō darknes to light, & frō ye power of satan vnto God All these great and notable blessings, doe ensue the preaching of the worde,
their eyes Are opened, they Are turned from darkness to Light, & from the power of satan unto God All these great and notable blessings, do ensue the preaching of the word,
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Seeing then that euery way there hangeth so manye greeuous curses, both vppon the minister and people, where the worde is not preached, it is most requysite and necessarie, that euery minister looke to this,
Seeing then that every Way there hangs so many grievous curses, both upon the minister and people, where the word is not preached, it is most requisite and necessary, that every minister look to this,
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euen as hee will escape the fearefull and heauie cursse of God. 8 Moreouer the chiefe ende and vse why the scriptures were written, doth requyre preaching.
even as he will escape the fearful and heavy curse of God. 8 Moreover the chief end and use why the Scriptures were written, does require preaching.
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but also to expound and apply the Scriptures, and therefore the same order is to be obserued of vs. It is sayd of the Leuites that they red in the booke of the law of God distinctly and gaue the sence,
but also to expound and apply the Scriptures, and Therefore the same order is to be observed of us It is said of the Levites that they read in the book of the law of God distinctly and gave the sense,
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Christ as we haue heard already cōtinually preached and commaunded the same to his Apostles, who as they obeyed in them selues their Maisters commaundement,
christ as we have herd already continually preached and commanded the same to his Apostles, who as they obeyed in them selves their Masters Commandment,
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I referre you also vnto the 14. Chapter of his first Epistle to the Corinthians: wherein so highly he commendeth the gift of Prophesieing, Interpretation or preaching, that he preferreth it before all other giftes,
I refer you also unto the 14. Chapter of his First Epistle to the Corinthians: wherein so highly he commends the gift of Prophesying, Interpretation or preaching, that he preferreth it before all other Gifts,
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Now, the singuler and excellēt meanes to establish the kingdome of Iesus Christ is, by the pure and effectual preaching of the word, and therefore he saieth in an other place, Pray to the Lorde of the Haruest, to send forth Labourers into the Haruest.
Now, the singular and excellent means to establish the Kingdom of Iesus christ is, by the pure and effectual preaching of the word, and Therefore he Saith in an other place, Pray to the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth Labourers into the Harvest.
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And how cā they pray with any safe cōscience, for the enlarging and establishing of the kingdome of Christ, which by their ignorance and carelesnesse, do altogether hinder it.
And how can they pray with any safe conscience, for the enlarging and establishing of the Kingdom of christ, which by their ignorance and carelessness, do altogether hinder it.
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Furthermore, all and euery one of the names whiche are giuen by the holie Ghost to the ministers, in ye word of God, doe necessarily require at their handes Preaching:
Furthermore, all and every one of the names which Are given by the holy Ghost to the Ministers, in the word of God, do necessarily require At their hands Preaching:
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or els hide their cādle vnder a Bushel? How can they bee called the Salt of the earth, which cannot or will not season the vnfauorie and sinfull people, with the heauenly & wholesome doctrine of eternall life:
or Else hide their candle under a Bushel? How can they be called the Salt of the earth, which cannot or will not season the vnfauorie and sinful people, with the heavenly & wholesome Doctrine of Eternal life:
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How can they be called Pastors and teachers, which do not feed or haue no foode at all to giue to the flocke? How can they be called the Lords Husbandmen, which haue no skill at all in tilling his ground,
How can they be called Pastors and Teachers, which do not feed or have no food At all to give to the flock? How can they be called the lords Husbandmen, which have no skill At all in tilling his ground,
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How can they be called Stewards, which haue no care of the houshold, which either cannot or will not feede them? And how can they bee called the Lordes Messengers, whiche are not able to doe their message,
How can they be called Stewards, which have no care of the household, which either cannot or will not feed them? And how can they be called the lords Messengers, which Are not able to do their message,
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and wil he thinke ye bee content with simple, foolish, and recklesse ouerseers of his so dere and precious a Husbandrie? The Noble man for his honors sake, wil seeke to haue such a one to be the Steward of his house,
and will he think you be content with simple, foolish, and reckless Overseers of his so dear and precious a Husbandry? The Noble man for his honours sake, will seek to have such a one to be the Steward of his house,
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as is trustie, wise, & of sufficient to guide and gouerne a whole housholde, and shall the Lorde be lesse carefull of his honour? shall he bee content with vnwise and vnfaithfull Stewardes? The Prince will haue a speciall care to sende such to be his messengers and Ambassadors,
as is trusty, wise, & of sufficient to guide and govern a Whole household, and shall the Lord be less careful of his honour? shall he be content with unwise and unfaithful Stewards? The Prince will have a special care to send such to be his messengers and ambassadors,
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and shall the Lordes messengers bee without knowledge? What can be more to the discredite and dishonour of his holy name? This argument I amplifie the more,
and shall the lords messengers be without knowledge? What can be more to the discredit and dishonour of his holy name? This argument I amplify the more,
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Seeing then we are called to this ende, seing we are ordained to this purpose, there is no remedie, we that are the Ministers of God, must needes of necessitie preach his worde.
Seeing then we Are called to this end, sing we Are ordained to this purpose, there is no remedy, we that Are the Ministers of God, must needs of necessity preach his word.
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For a further proofe and conclusion of this matter, I call you to recorde, I appeale to your owne consciences, which are now wonne to the Lord, which haue some measure of knowledge, which are called out of darknesse to light, from ignoraunce to knowledge:
For a further proof and conclusion of this matter, I call you to record, I appeal to your own Consciences, which Are now won to the Lord, which have Some measure of knowledge, which Are called out of darkness to Light, from ignorance to knowledge:
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how prophane, how ignorant, how leaude you were before, notwithstanding the daylie and the ordinarie Readinges whiche diligently you had? What hath wrought in you that measure of faith, that heauenly knowledge whiche you now haue? What is it, that hath wrought in you suche a sorrowe of your former life, suche a griefe and hatred of sinne and superstition, both in your selues and others, suche an earnest zeale of the worde, such a conscience and a care to reforme your selues and your housholdes.
how profane, how ignorant, how leaude you were before, notwithstanding the daily and the ordinary Readings which diligently you had? What hath wrought in you that measure of faith, that heavenly knowledge which you now have? What is it, that hath wrought in you such a sorrow of your former life, such a grief and hatred of sin and Superstition, both in your selves and Others, such an earnest zeal of the word, such a conscience and a care to reform your selves and your Households.
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All and euery one of these, or most of them doe quite ouerthrow and condemne, all dumbe, idle and carelesse Ministers whatsoeuer. One day they shall knowe what accounte he maketh of the soules of his people,
All and every one of these, or most of them do quite overthrow and condemn, all dumb, idle and careless Ministers whatsoever. One day they shall know what account he makes of the Souls of his people,
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yea, diligent and carefull preaching, in what a miserable and damnable state doe these men stand? The Apostle saieth woe be to me if I preach not the Gospell.
yea, diligent and careful preaching, in what a miserable and damnable state do these men stand? The Apostle Saith woe be to me if I preach not the Gospel.
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but what shall all those be condemned which haue not such full measure of knowledge as other haue, whiche be not accounted and allowed for publique Prachers, God forbid? I know these difference in giftes, there was so amongst the Apostles, but they all suficiently preached.
but what shall all those be condemned which have not such full measure of knowledge as other have, which be not accounted and allowed for public Prachers, God forbid? I know these difference in Gifts, there was so among the Apostles, but they all sufficiently preached.
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and giue vs grace to vse it to his glorie and the benefite of his Church, in my self I professe and graunt very small and weake measure, insufficiencie and lacke of gifts,
and give us grace to use it to his glory and the benefit of his Church, in my self I profess and grant very small and weak measure, insufficiency and lack of Gifts,
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and the Lord the searcher of the harts knoweth, that the consideration of this hath and doeth make me to feare and trimble often tymes, to sigh and lament that so great a charge,
and the Lord the searcher of the hearts Knoweth, that the consideration of this hath and doth make me to Fear and trimble often times, to sighs and lament that so great a charge,
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To you that haue any measure of those gifts which the Lord requireth in his Ministers, to you (I say) quenche not the spirite, vse the meanes to increase your measure,
To you that have any measure of those Gifts which the Lord requires in his Ministers, to you (I say) quench not the Spirit, use the means to increase your measure,
and some but one, yet alwaies remember, and let it neuer slippe out of your minds, that the slothfull and vnprofitable seruaunt shalbe cast into vtter darkenes, there shall bee weepying and gnashyng of teeth.
and Some but one, yet always Remember, and let it never slip out of your minds, that the slothful and unprofitable servant shall cast into utter darkness, there shall be weepying and gnashing of teeth.
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Consider a little the state of our ministrie. There bee some amongst vs sacrificeing and mas•ing Priestes full of manifest superstition and hypocrisie,
Consider a little the state of our Ministry. There be Some among us sacrificing and mas•ing Priests full of manifest Superstition and hypocrisy,
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But my cheif drifte at this tyme in this parte of my text, is to proue as you haue hard, that euery Minister approued of God must preache, that is, he must teede the people, he must cut the worde of God, he must improue, rebuke, exhort, he must not simply or barely reade,
But my chief drift At this time in this part of my text, is to prove as you have hard, that every Minister approved of God must preach, that is, he must teede the people, he must Cut the word of God, he must improve, rebuke, exhort, he must not simply or barely read,
so other there be, which bring morter and fillinges, and serue to necessarie vse, but let vs remember that euery Minister in his charge, is or ought to bee a builder,
so other there be, which bring mortar and fillings, and serve to necessary use, but let us Remember that every Minister in his charge, is or ought to be a builder,
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yea a Maister builder, and if the chief builder bring nothing but fillinges, how shal the Lords building in that place goe forwarde? The Apostle in that place whiche hath been already twise alledged, saieth That the Lorde hath ordained the Minister for the gathering together of his Saincts,
yea a Master builder, and if the chief builder bring nothing but fillings, how shall the lords building in that place go forward? The Apostle in that place which hath been already twice alleged, Saith That the Lord hath ordained the Minister for the gathering together of his Saints,
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Oh these be no small things, these are no trifles, this is no vile, simple, and drudgerie woorke, no small measure, but very great, weightie, high, and most excellent.
O these be no small things, these Are no trifles, this is no vile, simple, and drudgery work, no small measure, but very great, weighty, high, and most excellent.
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The holy Ghost in an other place saieth, Leauing the doctrine of the beginning of Christ, let vs be led forwarde vnto perfection, not laying againe the foundation of repentance from dead workes,
The holy Ghost in an other place Saith, Leaving the Doctrine of the beginning of christ, let us be led forward unto perfection, not laying again the Foundation of Repentance from dead works,
There be many people, yea & Ministers also that are ignoraunt of the first rudimentes of Christ, that of repentaunce, of Baptisme, of the resurrection, of eternall iudgement, are able to saie nothing to any purpose:
There be many people, yea & Ministers also that Are ignorant of the First rudiments of christ, that of Repentance, of Baptism, of the resurrection, of Eternal judgement, Are able to say nothing to any purpose:
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their an Catechise, and ay the groundes of Religion, yet this will not serue the turne, there must bee building after the foundation, there must be a leading forward to perfection.
their nias Catechise, and ay the grounds of Religion, yet this will not serve the turn, there must be building After the Foundation, there must be a leading forward to perfection.
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if I would stande vpō the authoritie of men, I could alledge for the confirmation of the very wordes whiche I haue spoken, the iudgement of those which by common consent of all true Christians are receiued and allowed,
if I would stand upon the Authority of men, I could allege for the confirmation of the very words which I have spoken, the judgement of those which by Common consent of all true Christians Are received and allowed,
then also that other doctrine, how straunge and obsurde soeuer some count it, I must I saie needes necessarily and consequently followe, none ought of right to deale with the Lordes Sacramentes but his Ministers.
then also that other Doctrine, how strange and obsurde soever Some count it, I must I say needs necessarily and consequently follow, none ought of right to deal with the lords Sacraments but his Ministers.
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If the people at the receiuing of the Sacrament, ought to haue an effectuall and thankfull remembraunce of the death of Christ, it must needes follow that the Minister is bound, sufficiently to instruct them in the same.
If the people At the receiving of the Sacrament, ought to have an effectual and thankful remembrance of the death of christ, it must needs follow that the Minister is bound, sufficiently to instruct them in the same.
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If any will say that this done by the dumbe Minister in reading the wordes of the institution, he preacheth, he sheweth and publisheth Iesus Christ crucified,
If any will say that this done by the dumb Minister in reading the words of the Institution, he Preacheth, he shows and Publisheth Iesus christ Crucified,
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if they doe but saie their beleefe openly before the Congregation, but we speake of a singular, of an effectuall, of an excellent and liuely shewing of his death, which is by preaching.
if they do but say their belief openly before the Congregation, but we speak of a singular, of an effectual, of an excellent and lively showing of his death, which is by preaching.
This is the power of preaching, this is the duetie of the Minister, plainly and effectually to discribe and set forth the merite of Christ his Passion,
This is the power of preaching, this is the duty of the Minister, plainly and effectually to describe and Set forth the merit of christ his Passion,
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The Apostles ministred the Sacramentes but they all preached, yea, the Euangelist Luke in the storie of the Actes, setteth Preaching alwaies before the ministration of the Sacramentes.
The Apostles ministered the Sacraments but they all preached, yea, the Evangelist Lycia in the story of the Acts, sets Preaching always before the ministration of the Sacraments.
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Consider further I beseeche you, the greate inconueniences which followe in these places where the worde is not preached, the people are still in ignorance and blindnesse,
Consider further I beseech you, the great inconveniences which follow in these places where the word is not preached, the people Are still in ignorance and blindness,
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how can their olde supersticious errors bee effectually confuted, but by the continuall and pure preaching of the worde? And is it not then most fitt and conuenient,
how can their old superstitious errors be effectually confuted, but by the continual and pure preaching of the word? And is it not then most fit and convenient,
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but we are so farre from hauing any vsuall preaching before the Sacrament, that be many thousandes whiche neuer heard any preaching at al of the Sacramentes in al their life, they haue liued these 25. yeares in a Christian land vnder the Gospel,
but we Are so Far from having any usual preaching before the Sacrament, that be many thousandes which never herd any preaching At all of the Sacraments in all their life, they have lived these 25. Years in a Christian land under the Gospel,
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Learne one thing further before I goe to the next parte of my Text, if there depende a woe ouer the Minister if he preache not the same, woe is also against the people if they heare not,
Learn one thing further before I go to the next part of my Text, if there depend a woe over the Minister if he preach not the same, woe is also against the people if they hear not,
Woe Chorazin: woe Bethsaida, woe Capernaum, wo to these Countries, Citties, Townes and People, which neglect and contemne the word preached, it shall be easier for the lande of Sodome and Gomorrha in the daie of Iudgement, then for suche a people.
Woe Chorazin: woe Bethsaida, woe Capernaum, woe to these Countries, Cities, Towns and People, which neglect and contemn the word preached, it shall be Easier for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgement, then for such a people.
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and with diuers miracles, and giftes of the holy Ghost, according to his owne will? Woe then vnto all Papistes, Infidells, Atheistes, Hypocrites, ignorant and carnall men,
and with diverse Miracles, and Gifts of the holy Ghost, according to his own will? Woe then unto all Papists, Infidels, Atheists, Hypocrites, ignorant and carnal men,
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The Apostles might not teach their own doctrine, but onely that whiche they had receiued from their Maister, who enioyneth them to teache all thinges what soeuer he had commaunded them:
The Apostles might not teach their own Doctrine, but only that which they had received from their Master, who enjoineth them to teach all things what soever he had commanded them:
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Goe (saieth he) and preache the Gospell. The holy Apostle writing to the Corinthians, auoucheth that he receiued of the Lorde, that which he deliuered to them, whereby wee maie see all these Teachers confuted, which stande vpon the authoritie of men, whiche adde or diminishe any thing from the Scriptures, whiche ioyne their owne fantasies and the traditions of men, with the holy pure and perfect worde of God:
Go (Saith he) and preach the Gospel. The holy Apostle writing to the Corinthians, avoucheth that he received of the Lord, that which he Delivered to them, whereby we may see all these Teachers confuted, which stand upon the Authority of men, which add or diminish any thing from the Scriptures, which join their own fantasies and the traditions of men, with the holy pure and perfect word of God:
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saying, In vaine they worshippe me, teaching the doctrine and preceptes of men. Let vs remēber that which is spoken in the last Chapter of the Reuelation.
saying, In vain they worship me, teaching the Doctrine and Precepts of men. Let us Remember that which is spoken in the last Chapter of the Revelation.
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I protest vnto euery man that heareth the prophesie of this booke, if any man add vnto these thinges, God shall add vnto him the plagues, that are written in this booke.
I protest unto every man that hears the prophesy of this book, if any man add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues, that Are written in this book.
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The whole Storie of his Incarnation, Conception, Birth, Sufferinges, Resurrection and Assention, these thinges I saie must bee often tymes and effectually preached to the people,
The Whole Story of his Incarnation, Conception, Birth, Sufferings, Resurrection and Ascension, these things I say must be often times and effectually preached to the people,
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For vpon iust occasion noting the certaintie of Gods iugements and condemnation of the wicked, I finde then that the impenitent and suche as continue in their sinnes could not bee saued, God could not forgiue them, here vpon some haue sayd and doe say still of mee, that I preached, that God could not forgiue sinnes.
For upon just occasion noting the certainty of God's Judgments and condemnation of the wicked, I find then that the impenitent and such as continue in their Sins could not be saved, God could not forgive them, Here upon Some have said and do say still of me, that I preached, that God could not forgive Sins.
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No doubt there were many sinnes amongst the people, and yet in all his Prophesie, he seemeth to deale specially almost onely against the Priestes, being in deede the causes and the authors of the sinnes of the people:
No doubt there were many Sins among the people, and yet in all his Prophesy, he seems to deal specially almost only against the Priests, being in deed the Causes and the Authors of the Sins of the people:
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How often times together doeth he pronounce woe against the Scribes and Pharises, calling them Hypocrites, fooles, blind guides, Serpentes, and generation of Uypers:
How often times together doth he pronounce woe against the Scribes and Pharisees, calling them Hypocrites, Fools, blind guides, Serpents, and generation of Vipers:
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Naye, did he not repoue openly to his face, Peter the Apostle, and his fellowe minister, because he went not the right waie to the truthe of the Gospell? So that it is not onely lawfull,
Nay, did he not repoue openly to his face, Peter the Apostle, and his fellow minister, Because he went not the right Way to the truth of the Gospel? So that it is not only lawful,
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But are not the sinnes of our Ministers open? Is not their ignoraunce apparant? Is not their idlenesse and carelesnesse knowne? Doeth not the common sorte of people see it? And are not some of them faine to seeke for instruction in other places? Dooe not many complaine of the liues of the Ministers? Dooe they not saye commonly of them, they speake well and dooe euill? They bee as couetous as others, they haue neuer enough, doe not the people see this and a greate deale more? Are not these open offenders? Doeth not duetie, discretion and charitie binde the Preacher,
But Are not the Sins of our Ministers open? Is not their ignorance apparent? Is not their idleness and carelessness known? Doth not the Common sort of people see it? And Are not Some of them feign to seek for instruction in other places? Do not many complain of the lives of the Ministers? Do they not say commonly of them, they speak well and do evil? They be as covetous as Others, they have never enough, do not the people see this and a great deal more? are not these open offenders? Doth not duty, discretion and charity bind the Preacher,
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if he will faithfully preache the Gospell, to reproue them seuerally whiche giue cause of suche offences? The Apostle vseth this modestie against himself, Woe be to me if I preach not the Gospell:
if he will faithfully preach the Gospel, to reprove them severally which give cause of such offences? The Apostle uses this modesty against himself, Woe be to me if I preach not the Gospel:
Can they bee too sharpely reprooued, or can any speeches bee too harde for them, whiche are ignoraunt and carelesse in so greate a light of the Gospell,
Can they be too sharply reproved, or can any Speeches be too harden for them, which Are ignorant and careless in so great a Light of the Gospel,
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so greate helpes of knowledge, offered to them by the Lorde, in these dayes whiche we liue in? Can they bee too muche or to often spoken against, which are ignoraunt,
so great helps of knowledge, offered to them by the Lord, in these days which we live in? Can they be too much or to often spoken against, which Are ignorant,
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and will bee ignoraunt, whiche mistike those that reprooue them, whiche hate all that are not like themselues, whiche seeke to deface the painefull Minister,
and will be ignorant, which mistike those that reprove them, which hate all that Are not like themselves, which seek to deface the painful Minister,
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And to speake more fully and directly to the purpose, as touchyng this matter of the necessitie of preachyng, of the miserable estate of them that be with out it,
And to speak more Fully and directly to the purpose, as touching this matter of the necessity of preaching, of the miserable estate of them that be with out it,
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and of suche Ministers as preathe not, this matter I say in my conscience, with wisdome and discretion may be spoken priuately or openly, where soeuer,
and of such Ministers as preathe not, this matter I say in my conscience, with Wisdom and discretion may be spoken privately or openly, where soever,
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when so euer, and before whom soeuer, there is no place, but it hath need of this doctrin, no time but it requireth it, no persons that it is not meet for.
when so ever, and before whom soever, there is no place, but it hath need of this Doctrine, no time but it requires it, no Persons that it is not meet for.
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It is most fit and conuenient, most profitable and necessarye for all states and degrees of men, high and low, rich and poore, strong and weake, learned and vnlearned, Princes, Nobles, Bishops, Preachers, dumbe Ministers and people, all haue need of this doctrine.
It is most fit and convenient, most profitable and necessary for all states and Degrees of men, high and low, rich and poor, strong and weak, learned and unlearned, Princes, Nobles, Bishops, Preachers, dumb Ministers and people, all have need of this Doctrine.
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Princes, Nobles and gentlemen, haue neede of this doctrine, and it is fit and necessary to be preached before them, that knowing the necessity and worthines of preaching, they may be more carefull and liberall to maintaine it,
Princes, Nobles and gentlemen, have need of this Doctrine, and it is fit and necessary to be preached before them, that knowing the necessity and worthiness of preaching, they may be more careful and liberal to maintain it,
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Let men be perswaded, as they are of them selues that they are in good state without the word preached, that bare reading wil serue the tourne, the people waxe carelesse,
Let men be persuaded, as they Are of them selves that they Are in good state without the word preached, that bore reading will serve the turn, the people wax careless,
For they thinke they are wel inough, and best of al without it, the people of God shal lack their strēgthening, their growing in faith and knowledge, Princes and Gentlemen wil make no account (as they do but little alreadie) how,
For they think they Are well enough, and best of all without it, the people of God shall lack their strengthening, their growing in faith and knowledge, Princes and Gentlemen will make no account (as they do but little already) how,
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The lord therfore open ye mouthes of his faithful ministers, to ye dayly vrging of this so necessary a doctrine, yt the prince may be strengthened, the Nobles stirred vp, all good ministers encouraged, the poore people instructed, ignoraunce & idolatry defaced, religion and knowledge of God, may flowe thorow the whol land, that at ye length, al ignorāt & careles ministers may be ashamed,
The lord Therefore open the mouths of his faithful Ministers, to you daily urging of this so necessary a Doctrine, that the Prince may be strengthened, the Nobles stirred up, all good Ministers encouraged, the poor people instructed, ignorance & idolatry defaced, Religion and knowledge of God, may flow thorough the Whole land, that At you length, all ignorant & careless Ministers may be ashamed,
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But this belongeth onely to them that repent, that are humbled and cast down, that feele in their conscience the torment of sinne and condemnation, to such belongeth remission of sinnes, to such it is to be offered and preached,
But this belongeth only to them that Repent, that Are humbled and cast down, that feel in their conscience the torment of sin and condemnation, to such belongeth remission of Sins, to such it is to be offered and preached,
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but it doth not appertaine to ignorant and sencelesse men, to hipocrites, infidels, Atheistes, Iusticiaries, prophane and carnall men, these haue nothing to do with the doctrine of remission of sins.
but it does not appertain to ignorant and senseless men, to Hypocrites, Infidels, Atheists, Justiciaries, profane and carnal men, these have nothing to do with the Doctrine of remission of Sins.
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so that in many ther is nothing stil, but ignorance and Idolatry, in others lesse zeal and religion, lesse godlinesse of life then was in them many yeares agoe:
so that in many ther is nothing still, but ignorance and Idolatry, in Others less zeal and Religion, less godliness of life then was in them many Years ago:
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But if these mē knew the sweet and excellent things contained and offered in the Gospell, which is the matter of preaching, they woulde also know the worthinesse of this so high a calling,
But if these men knew the sweet and excellent things contained and offered in the Gospel, which is the matter of preaching, they would also know the worthiness of this so high a calling,
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The first preacher yt euer was in the world was God him selfe, he preached to Adam in paradise that comfortable Gospel, the seed of ye woman, shall destroy the Serpentes head.
The First preacher that ever was in the world was God him self, he preached to Adam in paradise that comfortable Gospel, the seed of you woman, shall destroy the Serpents head.
The first minister & preacher of the new Testament, was Iohn the Baptist, of whom Christ our Sauiour saith, there was not a greater Prophet amongst womens children.
The First minister & preacher of the new Testament, was John the Baptist, of whom christ our Saviour Says, there was not a greater Prophet among women's children.
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Seing then that God him selfe, & his sonne Christe Iesus, haue vouchsafed to preach the word, seeing so famous men as the Prophetes and Apostles were ordayned to this purpose, it must needes followe that the office of preaching is moste famous, worthy and excellent.
Sing then that God him self, & his son Christ Iesus, have vouchsafed to preach the word, seeing so famous men as the prophets and Apostles were ordained to this purpose, it must needs follow that the office of preaching is most famous, worthy and excellent.
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The worthinesse also of our calling most euidently appeareth in the worthinesse and price of the things committed vnto vs, which is the people of God, the Churche of Christ, his dear spouse, the very price of his bloude:
The worthiness also of our calling most evidently appears in the worthiness and price of the things committed unto us, which is the people of God, the Church of christ, his dear spouse, the very price of his blood:
It so great thinges bee committed to vs. If the Lorde put vs in trust with so deare and precious thinges, our calling must néedes bee worthy and notable.
It so great things be committed to us If the Lord put us in trust with so deer and precious things, our calling must needs be worthy and notable.
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It pleased God by the foolishnesse of preaching to saue them that beleeue. And further, the worthy matter of preaching, is both here and other where set downe,
It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. And further, the worthy matter of preaching, is both Here and other where Set down,
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namely the gospell, the word of reconciliation, the worde of grace, the good newes and glad tidinges of saluation, the testimony of Iesus Christ, repentance and remission of sinnes.
namely the gospel, the word of reconciliation, the word of grace, the good news and glad tidings of salvation, the testimony of Iesus christ, Repentance and remission of Sins.
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This example of an idolater in prouiding for idolatrous priestes shal condemn many christian gentlemē, which haue a great deal lesse care for true & Christian ministers, which are so farre from adding any thing of their owne to their maintainaunce, yt rather daily by deceite or violence, they take that from the Minister, which long agoe was giuen by others.
This Exampl of an idolater in providing for idolatrous Priests shall condemn many christian gentlemen, which have a great deal less care for true & Christian Ministers, which Are so Far from adding any thing of their own to their maintenance, that rather daily by deceit or violence, they take that from the Minister, which long ago was given by Others.
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Let the papist, the Atheist and hipocrite remember and consider the worthy calling of the minister, that laying aside all contempt, skoffing, disdaine and railing, they mighte in heart, reuerence and honor the Lords ordinance,
Let the papist, the Atheist and hypocrite Remember and Consider the worthy calling of the minister, that laying aside all contempt, scoffing, disdain and railing, they might in heart, Reverence and honour the lords Ordinance,
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& let al people remember this that they may chearfully yeelde honor obedience, reuerence and maintainance to the faithful minister, remember that his calling is of the Lorde, that he hath to deal with your soules, that his purpose is to win you to the Lord, that he preacheth no lesse a thing then the holy gospell of Iesus Christ.
& let all people Remember this that they may cheerfully yield honour Obedience, Reverence and maintenance to the faithful minister, Remember that his calling is of the Lord, that he hath to deal with your Souls, that his purpose is to win you to the Lord, that he Preacheth no less a thing then the holy gospel of Iesus christ.
Now these things righty considered, is he not worthy to be obeied and maintained. Howe beautifull are the feete of them, that bring the glad tidinges of peace :
Now these things righty considered, is he not worthy to be obeyed and maintained. How beautiful Are the feet of them, that bring the glad tidings of peace:
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And reade al which is gone before in the chapter, that you may know that hee which preacheth the gospel, by right and equity ought to liue of the Gospel.
And read all which is gone before in the chapter, that you may know that he which Preacheth the gospel, by right and equity ought to live of the Gospel.
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Let al good Ministers remember this for their comfort, and instruction, that howsoeuer the world thinke of them, they haue a worthye and highe calling, and let thē not faint,
Let all good Ministers Remember this for their Comfort, and instruction, that howsoever the world think of them, they have a worthy and high calling, and let them not faint,
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If so famous & notable men haue alwayes beene in this calling, what a man ought ye minister to be? what care? what conscience? what knowledge? what zeale & holy conuersation is required at his handes? You may see & witnesse with me, I speake nothing to the defacing and discredite of the minister of God,
If so famous & notable men have always been in this calling, what a man ought you minister to be? what care? what conscience? what knowledge? what zeal & holy Conversation is required At his hands? You may see & witness with me, I speak nothing to the defacing and discredit of the minister of God,
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his calling is most worthy and honourable, hee is worthy of double honour, he is to bee obeied & sufficiently maintained, hee is the steward of the Lords house,
his calling is most worthy and honourable, he is worthy of double honour, he is to be obeyed & sufficiently maintained, he is the steward of the lords house,
as we haue sufficiently already prooued, are to be cast down & defaced, because by their ignoraunce, idlenes and lewde conuersation, they greatly dishonour the Lord,
as we have sufficiently already proved, Are to be cast down & defaced, Because by their ignorance, idleness and lewd Conversation, they greatly dishonour the Lord,
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