Certaine sermons, vpon diuers textes of Holie Scripture Whereof some haue been seuerally before published, and other some for the greater benefit of the godly reader are here now added. By M. George Giffard, preacher of the worde of God at Mauldon Essex.
because their teachers, the Scribes and Pharisies, being choaked with couetousnes, and puffed vp with vaine glory, were become stark naught, corrupt in maners,
Because their Teachers, the Scribes and Pharisees, being choked with covetousness, and puffed up with vain glory, were become stark nought, corrupt in manners,
When Christ Iesus himselfe vttered his voice in preaching, and his diuine power in working woonders, there appeared such a woonderfull maiestie in his person, as did amaze the hearers:
When christ Iesus himself uttered his voice in preaching, and his divine power in working wonders, there appeared such a wondered majesty in his person, as did amaze the hearers:
they seemed to forget themselues and their state, in leauing all worldly affaires, as the husbandmen their plough, the Artificers their craftes and sciences, following him into the wildernesse with their wiues and their children laggering at their heeles, so great was their zeale.
they seemed to forget themselves and their state, in leaving all worldly affairs, as the husbandmen their plough, the Artificers their crafts and sciences, following him into the Wilderness with their wives and their children laggering At their heals, so great was their zeal.
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& in so familiar a kind of teaching, that vnles we wilfully blind our selues we can not but see how the case stādeth in euery of vs, ech man in himselfe:
& in so familiar a kind of teaching, that unless we wilfully blind our selves we can not but see how the case Stands in every of us, each man in himself:
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for he taketh a similitude from a Sower of corn, which going & casting his seed abroad, it lighteth vpon sundry kindes of ground, some falleth by the way side, where the path is trāpled & beaten smooth & hard by mens feet,
for he Takes a similitude from a Sour of corn, which going & casting his seed abroad, it lights upon sundry Kinds of ground, Some falls by the Way side, where the path is trampled & beaten smooth & hard by men's feet,
Some other seeds fall into good ground, and grow vp, & bring forth seasonable fruit, one kernell an hundreth, another sixty, another thirtie. This is the Parable.
some other seeds fallen into good ground, and grow up, & bring forth seasonable fruit, one kernel an Hundredth, Another sixty, Another thirtie. This is the Parable.
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for what a sottishnes were this, when we haue so iust and plaine a rule, not to measure our selues with it? But going on, on, nothing consider whether we be not one of those three euill sorts of ground, which receiue the seed,
for what a sottishness were this, when we have so just and plain a Rule, not to measure our selves with it? But going on, on, nothing Consider whither we be not one of those three evil sorts of ground, which receive the seed,
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In these first kind of hearers, we haue to obserue, how that their heartes being hard and smooth like a path that is trampled and beatē with mens feet, the word hath no entrance, but lieth aboue vncouered:
In these First kind of hearers, we have to observe, how that their hearts being hard and smooth like a path that is trampled and beaten with men's feet, the word hath no Entrance, but lies above uncovered:
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in like maner do the diuels come like greedy foules into the assemblies, where the word of God is preached, to take it away from the harts of the people, that it may not growe there.
in like manner do the Devils come like greedy fowls into the assemblies, where the word of God is preached, to take it away from the hearts of the people, that it may not grow there.
This peraduenture will seeme strange to some, that Sathan should haue any entrance into the Church among Gods people, especially when they bee about the best and most holy exercises of hearing the word & of praier.
This Peradventure will seem strange to Some, that Sathan should have any Entrance into the Church among God's people, especially when they be about the best and most holy exercises of hearing the word & of prayer.
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How strange soeuer it may seeme, and how many soeuer haue been, or bee of that fond and doltish opinion, to think that the diuell hath nothing to do with them,
How strange soever it may seem, and how many soever have been, or be of that found and doltish opinion, to think that the Devil hath nothing to do with them,
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If this were not vttered by our Sauiour Christ himselfe, we might woonder, & for mine own part I would not cease wondring to see many hearers which cary away almost nothing, which is to any purpose:
If this were not uttered by our Saviour christ himself, we might wonder, & for mine own part I would not cease wondering to see many hearers which carry away almost nothing, which is to any purpose:
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yet if ye enquire of thē so soon as they be out at the church doors, ye shal easily perceiue that (as the cōmon saying is) it went in at the one eare, and out at the other.
yet if you inquire of them so soon as they be out At the Church doors, you shall Easily perceive that (as the Common saying is) it went in At the one ear, and out At the other.
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or some honest recreation, it should be nowe no good ciuility to part companie when friends are met togither, this is the surest way if it may be obtained:
or Some honest recreation, it should be now no good civility to part company when Friends Are met together, this is the Surest Way if it may be obtained:
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Such as are not so drowsie headed, being wakefull, he seeketh stil to conuey some thoughts into their minds, whereabouts they may be occupied, and their vnderstanding drawne away:
Such as Are not so drowsy headed, being wakeful, he seeks still to convey Some thoughts into their minds, whereabouts they may be occupied, and their understanding drawn away:
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the mind of a man being light and inconstant, if hee can put in but one motion, it oftentimes draweth with it so many linkes as make vp a whole chaine, in the meane time the Preacher goeth on,
the mind of a man being Light and inconstant, if he can put in but one motion, it oftentimes draws with it so many links as make up a Whole chain, in the mean time the Preacher Goes on,
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Seeing this great dāger, we ought when we come to hear Gods word taught, to make account that wee goe about a verie hard worke, that we go to encounter with Sathan hand to hand, who seeketh then most busilie to steale away our heart, that he may make that word fruitlesse in vs,
Seeing this great danger, we ought when we come to hear God's word taught, to make account that we go about a very hard work, that we go to encounter with Sathan hand to hand, who seeks then most busily to steal away our heart, that he may make that word fruitless in us,
There is no one man which maketh conscience of hearing the word rightly, which setting these thinges togither, the reuerence we owe vnto it, the stedinesse of our minde, which should be vpon it,
There is no one man which makes conscience of hearing the word rightly, which setting these things together, the Reverence we owe unto it, the stedinesse of our mind, which should be upon it,
Heer is therfore a lesson for euery man to apply to himself when he is going to heare the word, to think I am now going about a gret work I shall be too weak if the Lord God do not mightilie assist me:
Heer is Therefore a Lesson for every man to apply to himself when he is going to hear the word, to think I am now going about a great work I shall be too weak if the Lord God do not mightily assist me:
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if he thinke it to be a most vile slauery, to be vanquished and ouercome of so horrible an enemie, to bee led captiue and kept thrall vnder such a tyrant:
if he think it to be a most vile slavery, to be vanquished and overcome of so horrible an enemy, to be led captive and kept thrall under such a tyrant:
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yet seeing it is no mortall man, but the Lord Iesus Christ himselfe, who telleth vs heer that the diuell is not only nigh but in these kind of hearers,
yet seeing it is no Mortal man, but the Lord Iesus christ himself, who Telleth us her that the Devil is not only High but in these kind of hearers,
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Hee that shall deeply weigh the estate of our Church at this day, will soone be brought to confesse, that there be many of this first sort of hearers, they shall perceiue it right wil by this, that they are not able in any wise to iudge or put difference betweene sound & syncere preaching and vaine pratling:
He that shall deeply weigh the estate of our Church At this day, will soon be brought to confess, that there be many of this First sort of hearers, they shall perceive it right will by this, that they Are not able in any wise to judge or put difference between found & sincere preaching and vain prattling:
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yea, further ye shall perceiue that euē a litle shew of a reason although neuer so doltish, being against true godlines, doth more preuaile with thē,
yea, further you shall perceive that even a little show of a reason although never so doltish, being against true godliness, does more prevail with them,
and there it is couered a little, and it groweth vp quicklie, and springeth fresh, they seeme to be stout and excellent professours, they brag of great zeale:
and there it is covered a little, and it grows up quickly, and springs fresh, they seem to be stout and excellent professors, they brag of great zeal:
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but when the Sun ariseth that is, the fiery triall or parching heate of persecution, they stumble and fall away and because the word had no deep root in them, it withereth and bringeth forth no fruite:
but when the Sun arises that is, the fiery trial or parching heat of persecution, they Stumble and fallen away and Because the word had no deep root in them, it withereth and brings forth no fruit:
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and a forlorne wretch? It is not a thing to be woondered at, when the holie scriptures giue sentence against those traiterous villaines, which set themselues against God, and tread downe his lawes;
and a forlorn wretch? It is not a thing to be wondered At, when the holy Scriptures give sentence against those traitorous villains, which Set themselves against God, and tread down his laws;
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Whē we vnderstand that a man may bee zealous, and ready to heare preaching, vnderstandeth, carieth away, letteth it grow in his heart, hath some ioy in it,
When we understand that a man may be zealous, and ready to hear preaching, understandeth, Carrieth away, lets it grow in his heart, hath Some joy in it,
For by what means can a man make a better triall and proofe of his faith then this, that he giueth eare to Gods word, vnderstandeth it, carieth it away,
For by what means can a man make a better trial and proof of his faith then this, that he gives ear to God's word, understandeth it, Carrieth it away,
and ioyeth in it? If such a man may be damned, who may not dispaire? I answere with S. Paul, 1. Cor. 10.12. He that thinketh he standeth, let him take heed he do not fall.
and Joyeth in it? If such a man may be damned, who may not despair? I answer with S. Paul, 1. Cor. 10.12. He that Thinketh he Stands, let him take heed he do not fallen.
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If the admonition were necessary to the Corinthes, it is necessarie for vs all. One of the principall endes and vses of preaching, is to giue men warning that they do not deceiue thēselues with euery kind of faith or ioy in the word:
If the admonition were necessary to the Corinthians, it is necessary for us all. One of the principal ends and uses of preaching, is to give men warning that they do not deceive themselves with every kind of faith or joy in the word:
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to see howe wee are to deale with our selues, when ye receiue the word take heed that ye giue it depth of earth enough, look that your hart be not soft & pliable enough a little aboue,
to see how we Are to deal with our selves, when you receive the word take heed that you give it depth of earth enough, look that your heart be not soft & pliable enough a little above,
& trauelleth to heare, taketh pleasure & delight when he heareth, yet neuertheles, because he taketh no heede thereto, his heart within is so stonie, that he heareth but to his further increase of damnation.
& travelleth to hear, Takes pleasure & delight when he hears, yet nevertheless, Because he Takes no heed thereto, his heart within is so stony, that he hears but to his further increase of damnation.
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therefore I must not satisfie my selfe with this, but see that I couer the word deep enough, that my heart be softened in such sort, that I feele the roote goeth deepe,
Therefore I must not satisfy my self with this, but see that I cover the word deep enough, that my heart be softened in such sort, that I feel the root Goes deep,
I would to God this doctrine of our Sauiour Christ might make euerie of vs to tremble & shake (as indeed if it were well weighed, it is so fearfull, that it might cause the haire of our heads to stand vp,) for then would we not so loosely & securely walk in the hardnesse of our heartes, there would not be so many backsliders in time of persecution:
I would to God this Doctrine of our Saviour christ might make every of us to tremble & shake (as indeed if it were well weighed, it is so fearful, that it might cause the hair of our Heads to stand up,) for then would we not so loosely & securely walk in the hardness of our hearts, there would not be so many backsliders in time of persecution:
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And hee which is not carefull in this point, to take paines, yee shall see him waxe so hard, that euen as a continuall raine dropping vpon a rocke of stone maketh it neuer the softer,
And he which is not careful in this point, to take pains, ye shall see him wax so hard, that even as a continual rain dropping upon a rock of stone makes it never the Softer,
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not to be lead on forward in a carnall profession, but to giue credit to our heauenly teacher, who hath heere opened his holie mouth to instruct vs so plainely,
not to be led on forward in a carnal profession, but to give credit to our heavenly teacher, who hath Here opened his holy Mouth to instruct us so plainly,
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but let a man vrge them with the doctrine of regeneration, and stand vpon the necessitie of sincere repentance, shewing them that they must be truly humbled vnder the burthē of their sinnes, that they must mortifie and subdue their carnall lustes:
but let a man urge them with the Doctrine of regeneration, and stand upon the necessity of sincere Repentance, showing them that they must be truly humbled under the burden of their Sins, that they must mortify and subdue their carnal lusts:
but Christ Iesus doth shew that their workes before God, (who only cannot bee deceiued) are as corne which lacketh riping, which being ouershadowed with bushes, withereth in the eare and commeth to naught:
but christ Iesus does show that their works before God, (who only cannot be deceived) Are as corn which lacketh riping, which being overshadowed with Bushes, withereth in the ear and comes to nought:
For when wee see the world with delightes and pleasures, with couetousnesse and ambition, to carrie away those which professe the Gospell, is not our owne matter in hand, are not we made of the same mettall they are, doth not the world assault vs as it doth them? Yes,
For when we see the world with delights and pleasures, with covetousness and ambition, to carry away those which profess the Gospel, is not our own matter in hand, Are not we made of the same mettle they Are, does not the world assault us as it does them? Yes,
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But indeede it is a sweete doctrine, when a man may let loose the raines to all the lusts of the flesh, at the least thus farre, not to vexe and torment himselfe in subduing them,
But indeed it is a sweet Doctrine, when a man may let lose the reins to all the Lustiest of the Flesh, At the least thus Far, not to vex and torment himself in subduing them,
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Let men therfore take heed that they be not deceiued, nor made slacke in looking to the fruites of their faith and mortification of vaine fleshly lusts, through the prophane pratling of such worldly belly Gods:
Let men Therefore take heed that they be not deceived, nor made slack in looking to the fruits of their faith and mortification of vain fleshly Lustiest, through the profane prattling of such worldly belly God's:
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& to receiue it with ioy, & to let it grow in vs, vnles it bring forth reasonable & timely fruit in vs. Againe, let vs marke how strong and inuincible an Argument may be gathered out of this text against all contemners and despisers of the word, such as care not for hearing:
& to receive it with joy, & to let it grow in us, unless it bring forth reasonable & timely fruit in us Again, let us mark how strong and invincible an Argument may be gathered out of this text against all contemners and despisers of the word, such as care not for hearing:
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therefore it must needes follow, that such ignorant Atheistes, as neither knowe, nor desire to knowe any thing aboue this world, are very farre from God,
Therefore it must needs follow, that such ignorant Atheists, as neither know, nor desire to know any thing above this world, Are very Far from God,
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For if this matter were well obserued, men would not regard nor haue those men in estimation to be good and honest, who are very dogs or swine, not regarding the precious pearle of the Gospel,
For if this matter were well observed, men would not regard nor have those men in estimation to be good and honest, who Are very Dogs or Swine, not regarding the precious pearl of the Gospel,
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how say ye to such a man, what thinke ye of him? he is (say they) a very good man, a good natured man, a gentle person, trusty to his friend, sure of his word,
how say you to such a man, what think you of him? he is (say they) a very good man, a good natured man, a gentle person, trusty to his friend, sure of his word,
Ineede not stand to inueigh out of this place against those hellish helhounds, which dare open their mouthes to reproch and slander the setting forth of the Gospell.
Indeed not stand to inveigh out of this place against those hellish hellhounds, which Dare open their mouths to reproach and slander the setting forth of the Gospel.
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Although not euery one alike or in the same measure, for some bring forth an hundreth folde, some sixtie folde, some thirtie folde, according to the measure of Gods graces in them.
Although not every one alike or in the same measure, for Some bring forth an Hundredth fold, Some sixtie fold, Some thirtie fold, according to the measure of God's graces in them.
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Although heer be great ods in bringing foorth the fruites yet they be all accepted and accounted for good ground, true Christians, and sincere professors of Godlinesse:
Although her be great ods in bringing forth the fruits yet they be all accepted and accounted for good ground, true Christians, and sincere professors of Godliness:
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as Saint Iames saith, and not hearers only, chap. 1. ver. 22. so are we also taught, not to despise or rashlie to condemne those, which doe not bring foorth so great a measure of fruit as others do:
as Saint James Says, and not hearers only, chap. 1. ver. 22. so Are we also taught, not to despise or rashly to condemn those, which do not bring forth so great a measure of fruit as Others do:
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But it is also as true which he saith in the seconde verse of the same chapter, Euery branch that bringeth foorth fruit, he purgeth, that it may bring foorth more fruite.
But it is also as true which he Says in the seconde verse of the same chapter, Every branch that brings forth fruit, he Purgeth, that it may bring forth more fruit.
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I need not to stand heere for to handle many things, or to make large exposition, the matter is exceeding plain, there is no more but this, that all our care in hearing and professing the Gospell, bee to receiue it into good ground,
I need not to stand Here for to handle many things, or to make large exposition, the matter is exceeding plain, there is no more but this, that all our care in hearing and professing the Gospel, be to receive it into good ground,
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and to make vs good ground, to receiue the heauenly seed, and to bring forth fruits of the same, that glorifying him in this world, we may be glorifyed of him in the world to come, through Iesus Christ our Lord, Amen. FINIS.
and to make us good ground, to receive the heavenly seed, and to bring forth fruits of the same, that glorifying him in this world, we may be glorified of him in the world to come, through Iesus christ our Lord, Amen. FINIS.
BLessed Peter an Apostle of Iesus Christ, wrote this Epistle to the Christian Iewes which dwelt as strangers dispersed here and there in sundrie countries,
BLessed Peter an Apostle of Iesus christ, wrote this Epistle to the Christian Iewes which dwelled as Strangers dispersed Here and there in sundry countries,
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For the ten tribes were scattered of old time, and had dwelt long among the Gentiles in many kingdoms, being caried away by Shalmaneser king of Ashur, out of their owne lande,
For the ten tribes were scattered of old time, and had dwelled long among the Gentiles in many kingdoms, being carried away by Shalmaneser King of Ashur, out of their own land,
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so that S. Iames wrothis epistle in like maner to the twelue tribes which were in the dispersion, Iames 1. ver. 1. These dispersed Iewes came vp out of all landes at certaine solemne feastes,
so that S. James wrothis epistle in like manner to the twelue tribes which were in the dispersion, James 1. ver. 1. These dispersed Iewes Come up out of all Lands At certain solemn feasts,
as namelie, the times being then full of troubles and terrour of persecutions, hee laboureth to make them bolde, patient, constant and cheerefull in all afflictions and sufferinges, which they were to passe through to come to the partaking of the heauenly glory with Christ.
as namely, the times being then full of Troubles and terror of persecutions, he Laboureth to make them bold, patient, constant and cheerful in all afflictions and sufferings, which they were to pass through to come to the partaking of the heavenly glory with christ.
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Of which the first is an admonition, or an exhortation, wherby he stirreth vp all the faithfull vnto sobriety and watchfulnes, in these wordes, Be sober and watch. The second part sheweth what cause there is to moue all men vnto this sobriety and watchfulnes,
Of which the First is an admonition, or an exhortation, whereby he stirs up all the faithful unto sobriety and watchfulness, in these words, Be Sobrium and watch. The second part shows what cause there is to move all men unto this sobriety and watchfulness,
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or how much it standeth them euery way vpon, seeing they haue so terrible and so cruell an aduersary, who continuallie seeketh their eternall woe and destruction: which is in these wordes:
or how much it Stands them every Way upon, seeing they have so terrible and so cruel an adversary, who continually seeks their Eternal woe and destruction: which is in these words:
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The thirde and last parte doth teach howe wee shall withstand him, ouercome him, and put him to flight, that so wee may escape from his cruell tyranny:
The Third and last part does teach how we shall withstand him, overcome him, and put him to flight, that so we may escape from his cruel tyranny:
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will he not watch and take heed? yea will he not bee glad to learne how he may so arme and strengthen himselfe that hee may withstand his saide cruell enemie when hee commeth? Here is a farre greater matter, not the losse of goods or landes,
will he not watch and take heed? yea will he not be glad to Learn how he may so arm and strengthen himself that he may withstand his said cruel enemy when he comes? Here is a Far greater matter, not the loss of goods or Lands,
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or of this fraile life, but the destruction of both body and soule in eternall damnation, which is sought by a very mightie, subtill and cruell enemie.
or of this frail life, but the destruction of both body and soul in Eternal damnation, which is sought by a very mighty, subtle and cruel enemy.
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& in the mean time haue no regard how to beware of diuels, which seek our eternal wo and miserie? Hearken therfore (beloued) vnto this wholsome instruction:
& in the mean time have no regard how to beware of Devils, which seek our Eternal woe and misery? Harken Therefore (Beloved) unto this wholesome instruction:
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Be sober therefore (saith the Apostle) and watch. For our further instruction in this point, wee are to remember, that there bee two kindes of drunkennesse, two kindes of sobernesse, two sortes of sleeping,
Be Sobrium Therefore (Says the Apostle) and watch. For our further instruction in this point, we Are to Remember, that there be two Kinds of Drunkenness, two Kinds of soberness, two sorts of sleeping,
Now as the bodie is made drunken with wine, or strong drinke, so is the mind oppressed and made drunken with earthly cares, with carnal pleasures, with euil lustes and vaine delightes, which bring a drowsinesse vpon it and a dead sleepe,
Now as the body is made drunken with wine, or strong drink, so is the mind oppressed and made drunken with earthly Cares, with carnal pleasures, with evil lusts and vain delights, which bring a drowsiness upon it and a dead sleep,
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Luk. 8 verse 14. And if any shall now demaunde, Doth S. Peter exhort here only vnto that sobrietie of the mind? or is it his purpose to exhort vnto sobrietie in drinking also, together with that other? I aunswere that he requireth both:
Luk. 8 verse 14. And if any shall now demand, Does S. Peter exhort Here only unto that sobriety of the mind? or is it his purpose to exhort unto sobriety in drinking also, together with that other? I answer that he requires both:
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For such as be giuen to gluttony and drunkennesse, or to take pleasure in pampering the flesh, their minde is drowned in all lustes and carnall pleasures,
For such as be given to gluttony and Drunkenness, or to take pleasure in pampering the Flesh, their mind is drowned in all lusts and carnal pleasures,
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This is the extreame miserie of such as doe flowe in vaine delightes, that they bee drunken and asleepe, the diuell may put into them almost what he list.
This is the extreme misery of such as do flow in vain delights, that they be drunken and asleep, the Devil may put into them almost what he list.
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And therefore our Sauiour Christ warning his disciples to watch for his comming to iudgment, willeth them first to beware least at any time their hearts should be oppressed with surfetting and drunkennesse,
And Therefore our Saviour christ warning his Disciples to watch for his coming to judgement, wills them First to beware lest At any time their hearts should be oppressed with surfeiting and Drunkenness,
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yea euen as stones almost or blockes, if we be not like mad men, this may mooue vs vnto all sobrietie and watchsulnesse of minde, here is so fearfull and so horrible a danger set before vs,
yea even as stones almost or blocks, if we be not like mad men, this may move us unto all sobriety and watchsulnesse of mind, Here is so fearful and so horrible a danger Set before us,
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Is it a light matter (beloued) to be deuoured of the diuell? Is it nothing to goe to hell? we are sure to fall into his handes, wee are sure to bee deuoured and swallowed vp into the wofull gulfe of hell,
Is it a Light matter (Beloved) to be devoured of the Devil? Is it nothing to go to hell? we Are sure to fallen into his hands, we Are sure to be devoured and swallowed up into the woeful gulf of hell,
nor yet any mitigation of his cruell furie to be looked for, but we may be sure of all the mischiefe and harme that hee can any way doe vnto vs make full account of that.
nor yet any mitigation of his cruel fury to be looked for, but we may be sure of all the mischief and harm that he can any Way do unto us make full account of that.
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Your aduersary the diuell. As hee is called Satan in the Hebrew tongue, so is he in the Greek tongue called Diabolos, which we call Diuell, it is as much as to say, one that doth accuse, one that with cauillation doth depraue & lay crime.
Your adversary the Devil. As he is called Satan in the Hebrew tongue, so is he in the Greek tongue called Diabolos, which we call devil, it is as much as to say, one that does accuse, one that with cavillation does deprave & lay crime.
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for the holie scriptures do teach that there be multitudes, and as it were Armies of Diuels which doe compasse vs about, seeking our vtter destruction;
for the holy Scriptures do teach that there be Multitudes, and as it were Armies of Devils which do compass us about, seeking our utter destruction;
as our Sauiour teacheth, Mat. 12. They doe all deale in one busines, one doth not enuy another, one doth not hinder or let another, but further what they can:
as our Saviour Teaches, Mathew 12. They do all deal in one business, one does not envy Another, one does not hinder or let Another, but further what they can:
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So God may bee dishonored and blasphemed it pleaseth them by whomsoeuer it be done: so men may bee brought to damnation, they care not which of them preuaile most.
So God may be dishonoured and blasphemed it Pleases them by whomsoever it be done: so men may be brought to damnation, they care not which of them prevail most.
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and therfore to expresse how greedily Satan doth hunt after the soules of men, how hungry he is for to deuour them, he is likened vnto a roaring Lyon which seeketh his praie.
and Therefore to express how greedily Satan does hunt After the Souls of men, how hungry he is for to devour them, he is likened unto a roaring lion which seeks his pray.
and lie sleeping when such a terrible enemie seeketh to deuour him? And now it may be demaunded, what is the cause that the holy Ghost doth set him foorth vnto vs to bee so mighty and so terrible? the cause is manifest, wee are secure, we are negligent, we are ready to sleep, our minds are ouerwhelmed and drowned in all lustes and carnall pleasures,
and lie sleeping when such a terrible enemy seeks to devour him? And now it may be demanded, what is the cause that the holy Ghost does Set him forth unto us to be so mighty and so terrible? the cause is manifest, we Are secure, we Are negligent, we Are ready to sleep, our minds Are overwhelmed and drowned in all lusts and carnal pleasures,
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What a terror is set foorth in all these, a hungrie roaring Lyon, mightie powers with fierie dartes, a most monstrous fierce Dragon, full of subtiltie, crueltie,
What a terror is Set forth in all these, a hungry roaring lion, mighty Powers with fiery darts, a most monstrous fierce Dragon, full of subtlety, cruelty,
and power? Is heer any place to be drunken and to sleepe? doth it not stand vs vpon to be sober and to watch? vnlesse we account it a small matter to fall as a praie into the pawes of this roaring Lyon, to haue our soules pearced through & wounded to death with his fierie dartes,
and power? Is her any place to be drunken and to sleep? does it not stand us upon to be Sobrium and to watch? unless we account it a small matter to fallen as a pray into the paws of this roaring lion, to have our Souls pierced through & wounded to death with his fiery darts,
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O how necessarie a thing is it then that we bee sober and watch, to the end that we may escape such daungers? But it is added further that this aduersarie goeth about seeking whom he may deuour.
O how necessary a thing is it then that we be Sobrium and watch, to the end that we may escape such dangers? But it is added further that this adversary Goes about seeking whom he may devour.
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and the same his aduersarie be a farre off in another countrey, and doth not lie in wayte for him, hee may be the more secure, hee may sleepe quietlie.
and the same his adversary be a Far off in Another country, and does not lie in wait for him, he may be the more secure, he may sleep quietly.
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if hee make any account of his owne life, to keep himselfe sober and watchfull? shall he drinke himselfe drunken and lie downe to sleepe? The Diuel our aduersarie goeth about, hee is euer at hand, hee seeketh all occasions how he may deuour vs, is it now safe for vs to sleepe? Men when they seeke about and trauell, doe waxe weary,
if he make any account of his own life, to keep himself Sobrium and watchful? shall he drink himself drunken and lie down to sleep? The devil our adversary Goes about, he is ever At hand, he seeks all occasions how he may devour us, is it now safe for us to sleep? Men when they seek about and travel, do wax weary,
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When wee trauell on the day hee obserueth vs, when wee lie vpon our beds in the night he dealeth with vs, there is no time that we can be free from him.
When we travel on the day he observeth us, when we lie upon our Beds in the night he deals with us, there is no time that we can be free from him.
What should I enter into particulars, seeing hee hath a thousand wayes, a thousand occasions, yea ten thousande sleightes and crafty meanes for to winde in himselfe.
What should I enter into particulars, seeing he hath a thousand ways, a thousand occasions, yea ten thousande sleights and crafty means for to wind in himself.
Mat, 26. vers. 41. And as hee saide to Peter, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to sift you as wheat, Luk. 22.31. so let vs al be assured, that he hath many wayes to sift vs, and to make triall what is in vs. We are taught to pray, Lead vs not into temptation:
Mathew, 26. vers. 41. And as he said to Peter, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to sift you as wheat, Luk. 22.31. so let us all be assured, that he hath many ways to sift us, and to make trial what is in us We Are taught to pray, Led us not into temptation:
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And as it is vnpossible that Sathan shoulde preuaile against the power of God, so is it vnpossible that he should ouerthrowe that man which standeth stedfast in the faith:
And as it is unpossible that Sathan should prevail against the power of God, so is it unpossible that he should overthrown that man which Stands steadfast in the faith:
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Is not heere a most singular comfort and consolation vnto vs in this battaile? Let the Diuell be neuer so mightie, neuer so subtill, fierce and raging, we haue a rock of defence, a safe tower to fly vnto euē the inuincible power of almighty God, which we stād armed withal throghfaith.
Is not Here a most singular Comfort and consolation unto us in this battle? Let the devil be never so mighty, never so subtle, fierce and raging, we have a rock of defence, a safe tower to fly unto even the invincible power of almighty God, which we stand armed withal throghfaith.
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For we wrastle not against bloud and flesh, but against rulers, against powers, &c. Therefore take vnto you the whole armour of God that yee may bee able to resist in the euill day,
For we wrestle not against blood and Flesh, but against Rulers, against Powers, etc. Therefore take unto you the Whole armour of God that ye may be able to resist in the evil day,
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& this is the victorie that ouercommeth the worlde, euen our faith, Who is it that ouercommeth the worlds, but he that beleeueth that Iesus is the son of God? 1. Ioh. 5. ver. 4.5.6.
& this is the victory that Overcometh the world, even our faith, Who is it that Overcometh the world's, but he that Believeth that Iesus is the son of God? 1. John 5. ver. 4.5.6.
Then when Saint Iohn saith that faith is our victorie, and that by it we ouercome the world, he teacheth that it is faith by which wee are armed with the power of God, in which we stand safe, and ouercome the Diuell.
Then when Saint John Says that faith is our victory, and that by it we overcome the world, he Teaches that it is faith by which we Are armed with the power of God, in which we stand safe, and overcome the devil.
all the diuels in hel cannot preuail against him. They thatt rust in the Lord are as mount the Sion, which cannot be mooued, but standeth fast for euer.
all the Devils in hell cannot prevail against him. They that rust in the Lord Are as mount the Sion, which cannot be moved, but Stands fast for ever.
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Shall wee not then seeke for faith? Shall we not make account that if we find it we haue found all for what can a man haue more then God? And if we misse of it we haue lost all:
Shall we not then seek for faith? Shall we not make account that if we find it we have found all for what can a man have more then God? And if we miss of it we have lost all:
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but when it commeth to the matter they depriue themselues for the most part, either deeming that they haue it or can haue it in their owne power resting in a vaine shadowe, not knowing at all the nature of the true, liuely, and powerfull faith:
but when it comes to the matter they deprive themselves for the most part, either deeming that they have it or can have it in their own power resting in a vain shadow, not knowing At all the nature of the true, lively, and powerful faith:
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He that will attaine to the true, liuelie, and iustifying faith, which armeth a man with the power of God, must first of all know for certainty, that he hath not so much as anie spark thereof of himselfe:
He that will attain to the true, lively, and justifying faith, which armeth a man with the power of God, must First of all know for certainty, that he hath not so much as any spark thereof of himself:
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He searcheth the Scriptures (as Christ willeth, Ioh. 5.) hee doth with all diligence bende his eare to heare the holy Gospell of Iesus Christ preached, feeling therein the power of God to worke faith.
He Searches the Scriptures (as christ wills, John 5.) he does with all diligence bend his ear to hear the holy Gospel of Iesus christ preached, feeling therein the power of God to work faith.
And he that hath faith, and feeleth the power of God in him, if he will haue it increase, is to consider the abundant kindnes of God who hath bestowed so great a gift vpon him, he is from the bottom of his heart to giue all praise and thankes and honor vnto him for so great kindnesse and mercie shewed.
And he that hath faith, and feeleth the power of God in him, if he will have it increase, is to Consider the abundant kindness of God who hath bestowed so great a gift upon him, he is from the bottom of his heart to give all praise and thanks and honour unto him for so great kindness and mercy showed.
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and that hee hath chosen vs. And therein doth consist the stedfastnes of faith, euen when we are sure that God hath chosen vs in his sonne vnto life eternall.
and that he hath chosen us And therein does consist the steadfastness of faith, even when we Are sure that God hath chosen us in his son unto life Eternal.
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let vs vse all care and diligence, yea all the holy meanes that God hath appointed to increase our faith, that being armed therby, we may resist and ouercome our enemie the diuell.
let us use all care and diligence, yea all the holy means that God hath appointed to increase our faith, that being armed thereby, we may resist and overcome our enemy the Devil.
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Faith sendeth vp praier, yea with fasting strong praier, which draweth downe the power of God vpon vs, which shieldeth and defendeth vs from the rage of the fiende.
Faith sends up prayer, yea with fasting strong prayer, which draws down the power of God upon us, which shieldeth and defendeth us from the rage of the fiend.
But that this thing may be more euident, we are to see how many wayes the diuell seeketh to deuour vs. I doe not meane that we should in particulars see those wayes by which the Diuell deuoureth the soules of men:
But that this thing may be more evident, we Are to see how many ways the Devil seeks to devour us I do not mean that we should in particulars see those ways by which the devil devoureth the Souls of men:
in whom the God of this world hath blinded the mindes euen of the infidels, least the light of the Gospell of the glorie of Christ, shoulde shine vnto them:
in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds even of the Infidels, lest the Light of the Gospel of the glory of christ, should shine unto them:
He raiseth vp the heretickes and Schismatickes, and then suggesteth to the heartes of men, which be his chiefe seruants, that the Gospell hath bred them,
He Raiseth up the Heretics and Schismatics, and then suggests to the hearts of men, which be his chief Servants, that the Gospel hath bred them,
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S. Iohn in the Reuelation mentioneth the Nicholaitanes, and a woman which said she was a Prophetesse, that taught & seduced the seruāts of the Lord, that they might commit fornication,
S. John in the Revelation mentioneth the Nicolaitans, and a woman which said she was a Prophetess, that taught & seduced the Servants of the Lord, that they might commit fornication,
And the same Apostle saith, that in his time there were many Antichrists (for so he calleth the heretikes which then were) 1. Ioh. 2. S. Paule said to the Elders of Ephesus.
And the same Apostle Says, that in his time there were many Antichrists (for so he calls the Heretics which then were) 1. John 2. S. Paul said to the Elders of Ephesus.
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Beholde what a Gospell, is this which hath brought foorth so foule and monstrous opinions? Thus cunninglie did Satan work to keepe manie still in their former blindnes.
Behold what a Gospel, is this which hath brought forth so foul and monstrous opinions? Thus cunningly did Satan work to keep many still in their former blindness.
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True it is, that in all times he had manie which were hypocrites that professed the trueth for a time and then falling into notorious offences, all the professors were said to be such.
True it is, that in all times he had many which were Hypocrites that professed the truth for a time and then falling into notorious offences, all the professors were said to be such.
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and then sayd he was risen, and this lie was beleeued (though it were most absurd & had no shew of liklihood) so looke what lies and slaunders he raiseth vp nowe, manie doe beleeue them.
and then said he was risen, and this lie was believed (though it were most absurd & had no show of likelihood) so look what lies and slanders he Raiseth up now, many do believe them.
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Nowe for a man to resist the diuell in these practises, that he be not seduced and held in blindnes, it is necessarie to haue knowledge of the trueth and a liuely faith.
Now for a man to resist the Devil in these practises, that he be not seduced and held in blindness, it is necessary to have knowledge of the truth and a lively faith.
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To such as be the weaker in knowledge, euen as babes in vnderstanding of the heuaēly mysteries, he layeth stumbling blockes and offences, that he may cause them to stumble and fall,
To such as be the Weaker in knowledge, even as babes in understanding of the heuaenly Mysteres, he Layeth stumbling blocks and offences, that he may cause them to Stumble and fallen,
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To auoyde these perils, there is no way, but that as S. Paule prayeth for the faithfull at Colossa, that we bee filled with the knowledge of the will of God in all wisdome and spirituall vnderstanding:
To avoid these perils, there is no Way, but that as S. Paul Prayeth for the faithful At Colossae, that we be filled with the knowledge of the will of God in all Wisdom and spiritual understanding:
If hee bee inclined to vncleane lustes of fornication, he wil finde the meanes (if it bee possible) to set as it were the bait before him, where hee may bee intised.
If he be inclined to unclean lusts of fornication, he will find the means (if it be possible) to Set as it were the bait before him, where he may be enticed.
His subtilties to keepe men in blindnesse, his lies and slaunders to driue men from the Gospell, his assaultes to lead into despaire, his stumbling blocks and terrours to turne men out of the way, his temptation to leade into heresies and sectes,
His subtleties to keep men in blindness, his lies and slanders to driven men from the Gospel, his assaults to led into despair, his stumbling blocks and terrors to turn men out of the Way, his temptation to lead into heresies and Sects,
We read in the Gospell of two possessed with diuels, and Iesus casting forth the Diuels, they besought him to giue them leaue to enter into an hearde of swine, hee gaue them leaue, they entered,
We read in the Gospel of two possessed with Devils, and Iesus casting forth the Devils, they besought him to give them leave to enter into an heard of Swine, he gave them leave, they entered,
and drowned them, Math. 8. What was the purpose of those Diuelles, what was their desire? Was it no more then for to destroy the poore dumbe beastes? Yes verely they had a further reach, & a deeper practise.
and drowned them, Math. 8. What was the purpose of those Diuelles, what was their desire? Was it no more then for to destroy the poor dumb beasts? Yes verily they had a further reach, & a Deeper practice.
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Here was a craftie conueyance, and so Satan, whensoeuer he obtayneth power to hurt the body of man, his cattell or goods, it is not without some great subtiltie of a further and a greater mischiefe which he seeketh to worke.
Here was a crafty conveyance, and so Satan, whensoever he obtaineth power to hurt the body of man, his cattle or goods, it is not without Some great subtlety of a further and a greater mischief which he seeks to work.
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For I take it, none will be so simple as to imagine that if hee haue power to hurt, that he will lie still and not hurt vnlesse hee be sent by some man or woman.
For I take it, none will be so simple as to imagine that if he have power to hurt, that he will lie still and not hurt unless he be sent by Some man or woman.
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If there bee no way to withstand Satan but by the power of God (as it is most wicked to denie) and through faith onelie man is armed with that power, what other way or meanes can there bee to resist him? There was a child possessed with a Diuell:
If there be no Way to withstand Satan but by the power of God (as it is most wicked to deny) and through faith only man is armed with that power, what other Way or means can there be to resist him? There was a child possessed with a devil:
But what if the diuell (say some) afflicting the bodie, or destroying the goods cannot be remooued by faith or withstood, shall not men then seeke to remooue him,
But what if the Devil (say Some) afflicting the body, or destroying the goods cannot be removed by faith or withstood, shall not men then seek to remove him,
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If there be meanes by which the diuell is driuen out, why should not men vse them, seeing we may suppose that God hath appointed those meanes? To answer vnto these thinges, we may first consider, that the Lord God for the triall of their faith and patience, doth giue leaue to Satan to afflict his children. This is for their good.
If there be means by which the Devil is driven out, why should not men use them, seeing we may suppose that God hath appointed those means? To answer unto these things, we may First Consider, that the Lord God for the trial of their faith and patience, does give leave to Satan to afflict his children. This is for their good.
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The woman of Canaan, Math. 15. was a woman of a wonderfull faith, for Christ saith, I haue not found so great faith in Israell, and yet the Diuell did torment her daughter.
The woman of Canaan, Math. 15. was a woman of a wonderful faith, for christ Says, I have not found so great faith in Israel, and yet the devil did torment her daughter.
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for those means which some men flie vnto, when as they cannot preuaile by faith, are such as they which are afflicted haue learned either by a prescriptiō frō the diuel himself, saying, let such or such a thing be don, and there shall be remedie;
for those means which Some men fly unto, when as they cannot prevail by faith, Are such as they which Are afflicted have learned either by a prescription from the Devil himself, saying, let such or such a thing be dONE, and there shall be remedy;
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What a dishonor is this to the high Maiestie of the Almightie? What an infidelitie is it? Shall men run to the diuell for help? Is he fitter to teach them or of more power then God?
What a dishonour is this to the high Majesty of the Almighty? What an infidelity is it? Shall men run to the Devil for help? Is he fitter to teach them or of more power then God?
Hath Satan expelled Satā? or hath he taught how he might be expelled indeede? Is the diuell become so simple? Wil he hinder his owne kingdome? Are men so foolish as to beleeue that he is by such things in very deed driuen out? A man tormented sore in his bodie, he feareth that it is some witch that hath done it.
Hath Satan expelled Satā? or hath he taught how he might be expelled indeed? Is the Devil become so simple? Wil he hinder his own Kingdom? are men so foolish as to believe that he is by such things in very deed driven out? A man tormented soar in his body, he fears that it is Some witch that hath done it.
They be taught many thinges howe to resist him: among other to offer some burnt offering vnto him, they must burne somwhat aliue. Well he commeth no more:
They be taught many things how to resist him: among other to offer Some burned offering unto him, they must burn somewhat alive. Well he comes no more:
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If they could not find helpe by praier, they might be assured that the Lord would yet afflict them further, & that with al humblenes they ought to submit themselues vnder his mightie hand:
If they could not find help by prayer, they might be assured that the Lord would yet afflict them further, & that with all humbleness they ought to submit themselves under his mighty hand:
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As for example, shal a man crie, Lord help, and not stirre? Indeed if you could prooue that God had appointed such meanes to driue away diuels where faith cannot, your saying were true.
As for Exampl, shall a man cry, Lord help, and not stir? Indeed if you could prove that God had appointed such means to driven away Devils where faith cannot, your saying were true.
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But where can you prooue in al the whole word of God that any such meanes are appointed to put diuels to flight? If those meanes be not in the holie Scriptures, they be not ordained of God, they be not of faith, it is not the power of God that expelleth Satan,
But where can you prove in all the Whole word of God that any such means Are appointed to put Devils to flight? If those means be not in the holy Scriptures, they be not ordained of God, they be not of faith, it is not the power of God that expelleth Satan,
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there is seeking vnto god, but not like the Cananitish woman that came to Christ to haue the diuel driuen out of her daughter, who with the strength of her faith would not be denied, Math. 15. but like to king Saule, who receiuing no answere from God, gate him by and by vnto a Witch:
there is seeking unto god, but not like the Canaanite woman that Come to christ to have the Devil driven out of her daughter, who with the strength of her faith would not be denied, Math. 15. but like to King Saule, who receiving no answer from God, gate him by and by unto a Witch:
and men learning of him, shall thinke that they learne of God? Well say some, wee are glad to haue ease, we find that the diuell is expelled, we may think that God doth allow it.
and men learning of him, shall think that they Learn of God? Well say Some, we Are glad to have ease, we find that the Devil is expelled, we may think that God does allow it.
when the diuell ceaseth to vexe the body for a time, to the end that he may torment soule and bodie in hell for euer? If a man be sicke of a burning ague,
when the Devil ceases to vex the body for a time, to the end that he may torment soul and body in hell for ever? If a man be sick of a burning ague,
and take that to coole the heat, and to giue ease for the time, which will afterwarde cause it to bee more burning, is that a good remedie? Is that a good remedie, which for a little while doth seeme to mitigate,
and take that to cool the heat, and to give ease for the time, which will afterward cause it to be more burning, is that a good remedy? Is that a good remedy, which for a little while does seem to mitigate,
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but afterward doth increase the disease? Euen so the blind people doe imagine that Satan is expelled by those meanes, by which indeed he entreth more deepe into them.
but afterwards does increase the disease? Eve so the blind people do imagine that Satan is expelled by those means, by which indeed he entereth more deep into them.
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If pride, enuie, couetousnesse, hatred, malice, selfe-loue, fornication, or any other such sinne doe raigne and rule in the heart of man, there ruleth the diuell:
If pride, envy, covetousness, hatred, malice, Self-love, fornication, or any other such sin do Reign and Rule in the heart of man, there Ruleth the Devil:
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and therefore is of the diuell, is the diuell expelled or driuen from him? I suppose that there is no man so void of reason, that he will imagine, that the diuell is driuen away from that man in whose heart he hath his throne and power.
and Therefore is of the Devil, is the Devil expelled or driven from him? I suppose that there is no man so void of reason, that he will imagine, that the Devil is driven away from that man in whose heart he hath his throne and power.
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And seeketh some other helps to resist him, yea, to be deliuered from him, and neuer doth consider that hee is first to haue him remooued out of his heart.
And seeks Some other helps to resist him, yea, to be Delivered from him, and never does Consider that he is First to have him removed out of his heart.
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For when men doe knowe that there is no way to escape but by faith (as Saint Peter saith heer, whom resist stedfast in the faith ) if they be not mad, they will haue a care to attaine to that true faith.
For when men do know that there is no Way to escape but by faith (as Saint Peter Says her, whom resist steadfast in the faith) if they be not mad, they will have a care to attain to that true faith.
so that it is not possible that hee should be ouercome which hath faith. It conquereth all the infernall powers, and triumpheth at all times most gloriously ouer them.
so that it is not possible that he should be overcome which hath faith. It conquereth all the infernal Powers, and Triumpheth At all times most gloriously over them.
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as to holde some in blindnesse and ignorance, to lead others into sectes, errours and heresies, to drawe men into vices and abominable sinnes, to plague the bodies and the cattell of men:
as to hold Some in blindness and ignorance, to led Others into Sects, errors and heresies, to draw men into vices and abominable Sins, to plague the bodies and the cattle of men:
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but which way soeuer hee commeth, faith doth quench all his firie dartes arming the soule of man, couering and compassing it round about with the mightie power of God.
but which Way soever he comes, faith does quench all his firy darts arming the soul of man, covering and compassing it round about with the mighty power of God.
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And now it remaineth as a principall question to be handeled, whether this faith, by which the diuell is to be resisted, can be ouercome in any? that is, to speake more plainlie,
And now it remains as a principal question to be handled, whither this faith, by which the Devil is to be resisted, can be overcome in any? that is, to speak more plainly,
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but not finally, because it is vnpossible that the elect shuld perish, and therein they differ indeede from the Papistes, which make election conditionall.
but not finally, Because it is unpossible that the elect should perish, and therein they differ indeed from the Papists, which make election conditional.
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This is it which we affirme, that whosoeuer doth attaine vnto a stedfast faith (which is the thing which Saint Peter here requireth) that faith can neuer bee ouercome:
This is it which we affirm, that whosoever does attain unto a steadfast faith (which is the thing which Saint Peter Here requires) that faith can never be overcome:
Hitherto then tendeth his doctrine, euen to shewe, that as wee are compassed about and beset with diuels, who like most greedy deuouring Lyons doe seeke continually for to swallowe vs vp:
Hitherto then tendeth his Doctrine, even to show, that as we Are compassed about and beset with Devils, who like most greedy devouring Lyons do seek continually for to swallow us up:
euen to the end, if they attaine vnto a stedfast faith? I answere, that hee agreeth with himselfe, teaching here the same thing which hee exhorteth vnto in the first chapte rof his second Epistle:
even to the end, if they attain unto a steadfast faith? I answer, that he agreeth with himself, teaching Here the same thing which he exhorteth unto in the First chapte rof his second Epistle:
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Hereunto (saith he) giue all diligence, in your faith minister vertue, in vertue knowledge, in knowledge temperance, in temperance patience, in patience godlines, in godlinesse brotherlie kindnesse, in brother lie kindnesse loue.
Hereunto (Says he) give all diligence, in your faith minister virtue, in virtue knowledge, in knowledge temperance, in temperance patience, in patience godliness, in godliness brotherly kindness, in brother lie kindness love.
For if these things be among you, and abound, they will make that you neither shall be idle nor vnfruitful in the knowledging of our lord Iesus Christ.
For if these things be among you, and abound, they will make that you neither shall be idle nor unfruitful in the knowledging of our lord Iesus christ.
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For by this means an entring shal be ministred vnto you abundantly into the euerlasting king dome of our Lord Iesus Christ. 2. Pet. 1.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.
For by this means an entering shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting King dome of our Lord Iesus christ. 2. Pet. 1.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.
In this place S. Peter doth most plainlie affirme that they which haue such a faith as goeth with those fruites, they come to an assurance that they be called of god,
In this place S. Peter does most plainly affirm that they which have such a faith as Goes with those fruits, they come to an assurance that they be called of god,
If the true liuely faith may faile and be wholy lost, what assurance can anie man haue that hee is called of God and chosen to life eternall? Or how could the holie Apostle say, If yee doe these things ye shall neuer fall? Doe not they fall which loose the faith,
If the true lively faith may fail and be wholly lost, what assurance can any man have that he is called of God and chosen to life Eternal? Or how could the holy Apostle say, If ye do these things you shall never fallen? Do not they fallen which lose the faith,
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Now to ioyne these two places together, that man hath the stedfast faith whereby he doth resist the diuel, which doth those things which S. Peter mentioneth,
Now to join these two places together, that man hath the steadfast faith whereby he does resist the Devil, which does those things which S. Peter mentioneth,
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howe can they be said to resist the diuell stedfast in the faith? When S. Paule telleth vs that the shielde of faith doth quench all the firie dartes of the Diuel, it is to giue courage and comfort, that such as haue once gotten that shield, shall neuer be ouercome:
how can they be said to resist the Devil steadfast in the faith? When S. Paul Telleth us that the shield of faith does quench all the firy darts of the devil, it is to give courage and Comfort, that such as have once got that shield, shall never be overcome:
For it is written, Wherein God willing more abundantlie to shewe vnto the heires of promise the stablenesse of his counsell confirmed by an oth, that by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to ly, we might haue strong consolation. Heb. 6. ver. 17.18.
For it is written, Wherein God willing more abundantly to show unto the Heirs of promise the stableness of his counsel confirmed by an oath, that by two immutable things in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation. Hebrew 6. ver. 17.18.
why is it, or to what end is it, but that wee should come to the assurance of saluation, without which assurance there can be no strong consolation? If men bee condemned for high treason,
why is it, or to what end is it, but that we should come to the assurance of salvation, without which assurance there can be no strong consolation? If men be condemned for high treason,
and then some hope of pardon followeth, it somewhat comforteth that they may suppose it may be they shall escape the tormentes of death, and not be executed;
and then Some hope of pardon follows, it somewhat comforts that they may suppose it may be they shall escape the torments of death, and not be executed;
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So manie as doe wisely and sensiblie consider this wofull and miserable estate, in which all are in by nature, cannot but be touched with great horror and fear.
So many as doe wisely and sensibly Consider this woeful and miserable estate, in which all Are in by nature, cannot but be touched with great horror and Fear.
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For is it a light matter to be cast with the diuell and his Angels into eternal fire? Is hee not more then mad which can be merie so long as he is subiect vnto so horrible damnation? Wel, there is hope of pardon, that so hee shall escape, in as much as God hath not only giuen his sonne to bee a redeemer,
For is it a Light matter to be cast with the Devil and his Angels into Eternal fire? Is he not more then mad which can be merry so long as he is Subject unto so horrible damnation? Well, there is hope of pardon, that so he shall escape, in as much as God hath not only given his son to be a redeemer,
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Whereupon it followeth, that seeing the blessed Lord God hath ordained that his children shall heere in the midst of the battell against Satan haue strong consolation, that he doth also giue vnto them assurāce of faith,
Whereupon it follows, that seeing the blessed Lord God hath ordained that his children shall Here in the midst of the battle against Satan have strong consolation, that he does also give unto them assurance of faith,
If they will obiect that manie haue great gladnesse and consolation which haue not any true faith, I aunswere, that the blind world is drowned in a carnall consolation, they doe not soundly beleeue,
If they will Object that many have great gladness and consolation which have not any true faith, I answer, that the blind world is drowned in a carnal consolation, they do not soundly believe,
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& quickening them vnto righteousnesse and true holinesse euen to walke in the light, and to bring forth the fruites and vertues of the spirite, haue the strong consolation.
& quickening them unto righteousness and true holiness even to walk in the Light, and to bring forth the fruits and Virtues of the Spirit, have the strong consolation.
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But they doe alleage sundrie testimonies of the holie Scriptures, by which they vndertake to prooue that the verie reprobate haue the true, liuely and iustifying faith, which they do vtterlie loose:
But they do allege sundry testimonies of the holy Scriptures, by which they undertake to prove that the very Reprobate have the true, lively and justifying faith, which they do utterly lose:
for what is it that can assure him that he shall rise againe, if some that haue the same true faith which he hath, doe fal and neuer rise againe? Let vs therfore consider what their proofes bee,
for what is it that can assure him that he shall rise again, if Some that have the same true faith which he hath, do fall and never rise again? Let us Therefore Consider what their proofs be,
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and commit iniquity, and doth according to all the abominations which the wicked doth, should he liue? all his righteous dee des which he hath done shall not be remembred:
and commit iniquity, and does according to all the abominations which the wicked does, should he live? all his righteous dee des which he hath done shall not be remembered:
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for his transgression in which hee transgresseth, and for his sinne in which hee sinneth, for these he shall die. Ezech. 18.24. The Lord Iesus saith, that there bee some which do beleeue for a time, & in time of temptation goe away. Luk. 8.13. Thou standest (saith S. Paul) by faith: be not high minded, but feare, Rom. 11. ver. 20. Also the same Apostle speaketh of some that made shipwrack of the faith. 1. Tim. 1. vers. 19. Hee that thinketh hee standeth, let him take heed least he fall. 1. Cor. 10. ver. 12. Christ saith to the Angell of the Church of Ephesus.
for his Transgression in which he Transgresseth, and for his sin in which he Sinneth, for these he shall die. Ezekiel 18.24. The Lord Iesus Says, that there be Some which do believe for a time, & in time of temptation go away. Luk. 8.13. Thou Standest (Says S. Paul) by faith: be not high minded, but Fear, Rom. 11. ver. 20. Also the same Apostle speaks of Some that made shipwreck of the faith. 1. Tim. 1. vers. 19. He that Thinketh he Stands, let him take heed lest he fallen. 1. Cor. 10. ver. 12. christ Says to the Angel of the Church of Ephesus.
Thou hast left thy first loue, Reue. 2. ver. 4. Take heede least anie man fall away from the grace of God, Heb. 12. vers. 15. And S. Peter doth speake of such as are like the dog that returneth to his vomite. 2. Pet. 2. There be other places of scripture which they doe also alleadge to prooue that men that haue the true & liuely faith, may wholy loose it, I will not stand to answere euery one particularlie,
Thou hast left thy First love, Reue. 2. ver. 4. Take heed lest any man fallen away from the grace of God, Hebrew 12. vers. 15. And S. Peter does speak of such as Are like the dog that returns to his vomit. 2. Pet. 2. There be other places of scripture which they do also allege to prove that men that have the true & lively faith, may wholly lose it, I will not stand to answer every one particularly,
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Euery branch in me that beareth not fruite he taketh away, and euery branch in me that beareth fruite he purgeth that it may beare more fruit. Ioh. 15. vers. 1.2. Christ is the vine, & they which professe his name be the brāches.
Every branch in me that bears not fruit he Takes away, and every branch in me that bears fruit he Purgeth that it may bear more fruit. John 15. vers. 1.2. christ is the vine, & they which profess his name be the branches.
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Now let it bee demanded what are they which beare fruit? It must needs be answered, they be such as haue the true and liuely faith they be ingrafted into Christ and doe receiue as it were the sap or iuice of life from him.
Now let it be demanded what Are they which bear fruit? It must needs be answered, they be such as have the true and lively faith they be ingrafted into christ and do receive as it were the sap or juice of life from him.
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or any of them could be separated from it, as well as the vnfruitfull? howe doe they make Christ to speak? It may be they wil say, that the holy scripture speaketh somtimes vniuersally,
or any of them could be separated from it, as well as the unfruitful? how do they make christ to speak? It may be they will say, that the holy scripture speaks sometimes universally,
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he that eateth of this bread shall liue for euer. Ioh. 6. ver. 35.40.48.49.50.51.54.58. From these Scriptures wee may drawe most firme conclusions, that not any one of the reprobate euer haue or can haue the true and liuelie faith:
he that Eateth of this bred shall live for ever. John 6. ver. 35.40.48.49.50.51.54.58. From these Scriptures we may draw most firm conclusions, that not any one of the Reprobate ever have or can have the true and lively faith:
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What will they say that the reprobate & damned, so many of them as euercome to haue the true and liuely faith (according as they imagine) do indeede eat the flesh of Christ & drinke his blood,
What will they say that the Reprobate & damned, so many of them as euercome to have the true and lively faith (according as they imagine) do indeed eat the Flesh of christ & drink his blood,
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Your fathers did eat Manna in the wildernesse, and yet are dead in their sinnes they are dead in the spirituall and eternall death (for of that death hee speaketh, seeing they also which eat the flesh of Christ doe die the naturall death) therefore Manna was not the bread of life that commeth downe from heauen.
Your Father's did eat Manna in the Wilderness, and yet Are dead in their Sins they Are dead in the spiritual and Eternal death (for of that death he speaks, seeing they also which eat the Flesh of christ doe die the natural death) Therefore Manna was not the bred of life that comes down from heaven.
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then that which Saint Paul hath written? Where this ground is first to bee laide, that whosoeuer he is that hath the true iustifying faith, he hath the spirite of sanctification, the spirite of adoption:
then that which Saint Paul hath written? Where this ground is First to be laid, that whosoever he is that hath the true justifying faith, he hath the Spirit of sanctification, the Spirit of adoption:
Is there any so absurd as to hold that a man is a liuely member of Iesus Christ (as euery one is that hath the liuelie iustifying faith) and yet hath not that holy spirite of promise, that spirite of adoption, that seale,
Is there any so absurd as to hold that a man is a lively member of Iesus christ (as every one is that hath the lively justifying faith) and yet hath not that holy Spirit of promise, that Spirit of adoption, that seal,
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then doe wee holde with them, and then doth it follow, that the faith of the reprobate is not the true iustifying and sanctifying saith which purgeth the heart, Act. 15. But if they shall say that the reprobate are for a time partakers of the spirit of sanctification,
then do we hold with them, and then does it follow, that the faith of the Reprobate is not the true justifying and sanctifying Says which Purgeth the heart, Act. 15. But if they shall say that the Reprobate Are for a time partakers of the Spirit of sanctification,
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Moreouer, the spirit of adoption, the sanctifying spirit which is in al that haue the true, liuely and iustifying faith, beareth witnes with and to the spirit of the beleeuers, that they be the children of God.
Moreover, the Spirit of adoption, the sanctifying Spirit which is in all that have the true, lively and justifying faith, bears witness with and to the Spirit of the believers, that they be the children of God.
Is not this spirit a true spirit? and is not his witnes most firme and true? If it be as those men say, that the reprobate are partakers of the spirit of adoption,
Is not this Spirit a true Spirit? and is not his witness most firm and true? If it be as those men say, that the Reprobate Are partakers of the Spirit of adoption,
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for hauing that faith, and that testimonie of the spirit in him to day, to morrow he doth by their saying, vtterly and finally lose that faith and that spirit.
for having that faith, and that testimony of the Spirit in him to day, to morrow he does by their saying, utterly and finally loose that faith and that Spirit.
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and yet he is indeed the child of the diuell? And moreouer, doth not the Apostle say, that after they beleeued they were sealed with the holie spirit of promise? This is more then the bare testimonie of the spirit,
and yet he is indeed the child of the Devil? And moreover, does not the Apostle say, that After they believed they were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise? This is more then the bore testimony of the Spirit,
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Can this seale be disanulled or broken, or made frustrate? Is this seale vntrue? If it bee euer set vpon the reprobate, it is deceiueable. If their opinion be true:
Can this seal be Disannulled or broken, or made frustrate? Is this seal untrue? If it be ever Set upon the Reprobate, it is deceivable. If their opinion be true:
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For this is the witnes which hee testifieth of his sonne, Hee that beleeueth in the sonne of God, hath the witnesse in himselfe. 1. Ioh. 5. vers. 7.8.9.10.
For this is the witness which he Testifieth of his son, He that Believeth in the son of God, hath the witness in himself. 1. John 5. vers. 7.8.9.10.
Why are all these witnesses but to giue asrance of faith? And if these witnesses doe testifie vnto a man that he is the childe of God and shall be saued (for euery one that hath the true & liuelie faith, hath it vpon the testimony of all these witnesses) and yet hee is a reprobate:
Why Are all these Witnesses but to give asrance of faith? And if these Witnesses do testify unto a man that he is the child of God and shall be saved (for every one that hath the true & lively faith, hath it upon the testimony of all these Witnesses) and yet he is a Reprobate:
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Then also to what end should he mention all these foresaid witnesses? They giue an absolute testimonie that euery one that beleeueth hath life euerlasting.
Then also to what end should he mention all these foresaid Witnesses? They give an absolute testimony that every one that Believeth hath life everlasting.
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By these places it is manifest that the reprobate cannot be partakers of the sanctifying faith, they be not led at any time by the spirit of adoption, they be not sealed vp with the holy spirit of promise, they haue not the witnesse of God within them:
By these places it is manifest that the Reprobate cannot be partakers of the sanctifying faith, they be not led At any time by the Spirit of adoption, they be not sealed up with the holy Spirit of promise, they have not the witness of God within them:
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Rom. 8. ver. 32. And this is it which the holie Scripture in many places proclameth, that whosoeuer beleeueth in the sonne of God, he shal neuer be confounded.
Rom. 8. ver. 32. And this is it which the holy Scripture in many places proclaimeth, that whosoever Believeth in the son of God, he shall never be confounded.
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But what if the reprobate neuer haue the true faith, nor the spirit of adoption? yet doe not the elect so fall and sinne sometimes, that there is no sparke of true faith left in them for the time? This is the great cunning of the diuell to roote vp as it were the stablenesse and foundation of the truth.
But what if the Reprobate never have the true faith, nor the Spirit of adoption? yet do not the elect so fallen and sin sometime, that there is no spark of true faith left in them for the time? This is the great cunning of the Devil to root up as it were the stableness and Foundation of the truth.
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for his seed remaineth in him, neither can he sinne, because hee is borne of God. 1. Ioh. 3. ver. 9. Also, we know that whosoeuer is borne of God sinneth not,
for his seed remains in him, neither can he sin, Because he is born of God. 1. John 3. ver. 9. Also, we know that whosoever is born of God Sinneth not,
but he that is begotten of God keepeth himselfe, and that wicked one doth not touch him. chap. 5. vers. 18. In the former of these two sayings, there be two members,
but he that is begotten of God Keepeth himself, and that wicked one does not touch him. chap. 5. vers. 18. In the former of these two sayings, there be two members,
and what sinne is it that he committeth not? Shall it be said of such a man, he sinneth not? It may be this poore cauill will be vsed, Hee that is borne of God sinneth not so long as he continueth in that estate,
and what sin is it that he Committeth not? Shall it be said of such a man, he Sinneth not? It may be this poor cavil will be used, He that is born of God Sinneth not so long as he Continueth in that estate,
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A vaine and most foolish speech, for if a man that is vnregenerate and borne of GOD through a true and liuelie faith, do so fal, it is sinne that casteth him downe,
A vain and most foolish speech, for if a man that is unregenerate and born of GOD through a true and lively faith, do so fall, it is sin that Cast him down,
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and casting forth vtterlie the grace of sanctification? But see how Saint Iohn meeteth with all cauilles, in the reason which he annexeth to confirme that first member.
and casting forth utterly the grace of sanctification? But see how Saint John meeteth with all cauilles, in the reason which he annexeth to confirm that First member.
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What is the seed of God which remaineth in all that are borne of God? The word of God is called the incorruptible seed by which God doth beget his children, 1 Pet. 1.23. That word is but an instrument, the holie Ghost is the worker of the new birth:
What is the seed of God which remains in all that Are born of God? The word of God is called the incorruptible seed by which God does beget his children, 1 Pet. 1.23. That word is but an Instrument, the holy Ghost is the worker of the new birth:
Those men that say, a man may lose his faith, and the spirit of sanctification, doe in flat speech contrarie that which the holie Apostle heere speaketh.
Those men that say, a man may loose his faith, and the Spirit of sanctification, do in flat speech contrary that which the holy Apostle Here speaks.
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or of being separated from Christ: which is not true if their saying bee true: for there remaineth no seed of God in those that doe wholy lose their faith,
or of being separated from christ: which is not true if their saying be true: for there remains no seed of God in those that do wholly loose their faith,
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Is not this a very wise speech to be ascribed to the holy ghost? He speaketh absolutely, that whosoeuer is borne of God, the seed of God euer after doth remaine in him: & therefore he sinneth not.
Is not this a very wise speech to be ascribed to the holy ghost? He speaks absolutely, that whosoever is born of God, the seed of God ever After does remain in him: & Therefore he Sinneth not.
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for that speech they must be forced to vtter, vnlesse they will confesse, that when he saith his seede remaineth in them, we must take it remaineth in them for euer.
for that speech they must be forced to utter, unless they will confess, that when he Says his seed remains in them, we must take it remains in them for ever.
What can they say vnto this? How will they auoide this? Will they say that Saint Iohn meant heere some other matter? Is it not clearer then the Sunne, that the regenerate cannot wholy bee depriued of faith,
What can they say unto this? How will they avoid this? Will they say that Saint John meant Here Some other matter? Is it not clearer then the Sun, that the regenerate cannot wholly be deprived of faith,
and yet can they not sin? O how happie and blessed is the state and condition of that man which hath attained to the true & liuelie faith, who hath the spirit of sanctification, by which hee is led,
and yet can they not since? O how happy and blessed is the state and condition of that man which hath attained to the true & lively faith, who hath the Spirit of sanctification, by which he is led,
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and sundrie times be led awrie into some sinnes, but it is vnpossible that he shuld fall from God? And what is the reason by which he prooueth that hee cannot so fall:
and sundry times be led awry into Some Sins, but it is unpossible that he should fallen from God? And what is the reason by which he proveth that he cannot so fallen:
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finally, except they will make the seale of God and the pledge which he giueth, of none effect, denying that men are to make their calling and election sure,
finally, except they will make the seal of God and the pledge which he gives, of none Effect, denying that men Are to make their calling and election sure,
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or driue them into such absurdities? Surely they be driuen into these while they do (as they suppose) eschue more dāgerous rocks & greater absurdities.
or driven them into such absurdities? Surely they be driven into these while they do (as they suppose) eschew more dangerous Rocks & greater absurdities.
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For what is more cruell then of purpose to create and make any of his workes or creatures to be condemned vnto eternall torments? Where is then (say they) the infinit mercie, iustice and goodnesse of God? To charge the Lorde God with any crueltie or iniustice, is most wicked, blasphemous and abominable.
For what is more cruel then of purpose to create and make any of his works or creatures to be condemned unto Eternal torments? Where is then (say they) the infinite mercy, Justice and Goodness of God? To charge the Lord God with any cruelty or injustice, is most wicked, blasphemous and abominable.
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And therefore they hold this the most safe course for the defence of the iustice and mercy of God, where the word of God speaketh of election, to take it thus, that GOD hath chosen vnto life eternall all those whome he did foresee would receiue the faith, walke in obedience and continue to the end,
And Therefore they hold this the most safe course for the defence of the Justice and mercy of God, where the word of God speaks of election, to take it thus, that GOD hath chosen unto life Eternal all those whom he did foresee would receive the faith, walk in Obedience and continue to the end,
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and so he hath before ordained them in his foreknowledge vnto damnation. This they say standeth with reason, the other they hold to be repugnant to reason.
and so he hath before ordained them in his foreknowledge unto damnation. This they say Stands with reason, the other they hold to be repugnant to reason.
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What shall we say to this? shall wee heere enter for to discourse at large by the scriptures touching election and reprobation? I haue no such purpose.
What shall we say to this? shall we Here enter for to discourse At large by the Scriptures touching election and reprobation? I have no such purpose.
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and the reprobation of others vnto eternall destruction for their sinnes, and yet not vniust? If wee alleage the sentence of the Apostle, But who art thou O man that pleadest with God? They aunswer that they doe not pleade with God,
and the reprobation of Others unto Eternal destruction for their Sins, and yet not unjust? If we allege the sentence of the Apostle, But who art thou Oh man that pleadest with God? They answer that they do not plead with God,
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when hee shall bee iust, hee shall be good, hee shall bee mercifull, no further than thy reason can comprehend? He must yeeld a reason vnto thy vnderstanding and capacitie, with what right or equitie he could doe so,
when he shall be just, he shall be good, he shall be merciful, no further than thy reason can comprehend? He must yield a reason unto thy understanding and capacity, with what right or equity he could do so,
Let it be demanded, what iudgementes of God are those which be vnsearchable, or which bee as the great deep? Are they not those iudgmēts which he executeth vpon his creatures,
Let it be demanded, what Judgments of God Are those which be unsearchable, or which bee as the great deep? are they not those Judgments which he Executeth upon his creatures,
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Nowe if it bee so, that God hath chosen some for this cause that he did foresee that of their owne wil and power they would be faithfull, do good works & continue to the ende.
Now if it be so, that God hath chosen Some for this cause that he did foresee that of their own will and power they would be faithful, do good works & continue to the end.
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For thy reason doth find out, and thy vnderstanding doth comprehend all causes, and thou canst shew a reason how God hath done euery thing, and yet is iust:
For thy reason does find out, and thy understanding does comprehend all Causes, and thou Canst show a reason how God hath done every thing, and yet is just:
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Thou wilt haue nothing to stand higher then thy reason can reach vnto and comprehende. Thou saiest that whatsoeuer is contrarie vnto reason is absurde.
Thou wilt have nothing to stand higher then thy reason can reach unto and comprehend. Thou Sayest that whatsoever is contrary unto reason is absurd.
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and that he had also decreed to leaue those other to their owne will and power? why did he not shew the same goodnesse and loue towards all? whie did he set so glorious creatures in such estate,
and that he had also decreed to leave those other to their own will and power? why did he not show the same Goodness and love towards all? why did he Set so glorious creatures in such estate,
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whie did he not keepe him in that estate? why did hee suffer the diuell to enter in vnto the woman and to tempt her? why did hee not forewarn the man and the woman, that such an enemie woulde set vpon them? or why did he not giue thē strength to get the victorie in that tēptation? O wilt thou say, God did only suffer those thinges to bee done by the diuell:
why did he not keep him in that estate? why did he suffer the Devil to enter in unto the woman and to tempt her? why did he not forewarn the man and the woman, that such an enemy would Set upon them? or why did he not give them strength to get the victory in that temptation? O wilt thou say, God did only suffer those things to be done by the Devil:
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how foolish art thou in vsing it to defende the iustice and mercie of God? VVilt thou thus call the iustice of God and his mercie vnder the account of thy reason, that thou maist by thine owne wit comprehend it,
how foolish art thou in using it to defend the Justice and mercy of God? Wilt thou thus call the Justice of God and his mercy under the account of thy reason, that thou Mayest by thine own wit comprehend it,
for God chose the seede of Abraham, the nation of the Iewes, he separated them from al other nations of the world, he gaue them his lawes and ordinances,
for God chosen the seed of Abraham, the Nation of the Iewes, he separated them from all other Nations of the world, he gave them his laws and ordinances,
Yea there were among them infinit thousand thousands which could neuer hear of Christ, & of infants dying and perishing in their natiue corruption, that is, in originall sinne.
Yea there were among them infinite thousand thousands which could never hear of christ, & of Infants dying and perishing in their native corruption, that is, in original sin.
Why did hee not now open the eies of all? whie did he not giue that effectuall grace of his spirit vnto all as to beleeue in his son vnto saluation? VVhen hee opened the heart of Lydia,
Why did he not now open the eyes of all? why did he not give that effectual grace of his Spirit unto all as to believe in his son unto salvation? When he opened the heart of Lydia,
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Yea but hee of those that were most vnwilling made willing where it pleased him: As we haue a perfect example in Saint Paule, who was a cruell persecuter.
Yea but he of those that were most unwilling made willing where it pleased him: As we have a perfect Exampl in Saint Paul, who was a cruel Persecutor.
as the west Indies, which had neuer hearde of Christ vntill of late time, and then by a most cruell and idolatrous people which haue murthered them most wickedlie,
as the west Indies, which had never heard of christ until of late time, and then by a most cruel and idolatrous people which have murdered them most wickedly,
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and say with the Apostle, Hath not the Potter power ouer the claie, of the same lumpe to make one vessell vnto honour and an other vnto dishonour? Or shall the thing formed say to him that formed it,
and say with the Apostle, Hath not the Potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour and an other unto dishonour? Or shall the thing formed say to him that formed it,
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VVho can plucke them out of the handes of Christ? Then in the next place wee are to bee assured that none can haue the true faith but the chosen of God.
Who can pluck them out of the hands of christ? Then in the next place we Are to be assured that none can have the true faith but the chosen of God.
If thou canst trulie say, I haue the liuelie faith, I haue receiued the spirit of adoption, which doth witnesse with my spirit that I am the childe of God:
If thou Canst truly say, I have the lively faith, I have received the Spirit of adoption, which does witness with my Spirit that I am the child of God:
then where is the stedfastnesse of faith which Saint Peter heere requireth, in resisting the Diuel? If it come once to lie in our selues, wee cannot bee vndoubtedlie sure and stedfast:
then where is the steadfastness of faith which Saint Peter Here requires, in resisting the devil? If it come once to lie in our selves, we cannot be undoubtedly sure and steadfast:
For seeing the reprobate receiue a kinde of faith and zeale, which yet is not the true and liuely faith, we are willed to be diligent and carefull to see that we rest not in that faith.
For seeing the Reprobate receive a kind of faith and zeal, which yet is not the true and lively faith, we Are willed to be diligent and careful to see that we rest not in that faith.
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VVe must labour to attain to that testimonie of the spirit of adoption: we must seek to bee confirmed and euen sealed with the holie spirit of promise,
We must labour to attain to that testimony of the Spirit of adoption: we must seek to be confirmed and even sealed with the holy Spirit of promise,
And that is it which Saint Peter teacheth the way to come vnto, in the place before alleadged, where he willeth vs to ioine vertue with our faith, with vertue knowledge, &c. For if we follow that rule which hee there prescribeth, we shall be sure neuer to fall, we shall then with a stedfast faith resist our aduersarie the diuell,
And that is it which Faint Peter Teaches the Way to come unto, in the place before alleged, where he wills us to join virtue with our faith, with virtue knowledge, etc. For if we follow that Rule which he there prescribeth, we shall be sure never to fallen, we shall then with a steadfast faith resist our adversary the Devil,
2. Pet. chap. 1. 1 Simon Peter a seruant and an Apostle of Iesus Christ, to you which haue obtained like precious faith with vs by the righteousnesse of our God and sauiour Iesus Christ.
2. Pet. chap. 1. 1 Simon Peter a servant and an Apostle of Iesus christ, to you which have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Saviour Iesus christ.
3 According as his diuine power hath giuen vnto vs al thinges that pertaine vnto life and godlines, through the acknowledging of him that hath called vs vnto glory and vertue.
3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the acknowledging of him that hath called us unto glory and virtue.
4 Whereby most great and precious promises are given vnto vs, that by them ye should be partakers of the diuine nature, in that ye flee the corruption which is in the world through last.
4 Whereby most great and precious promises Are given unto us, that by them you should be partakers of the divine nature, in that you flee the corruption which is in the world through last.
Concerning the first of these, it appeareth by the 3. chap. and 1. verse, that it was written vnto the same that the former epistle was. For thus hee speaketh.
Concerning the First of these, it appears by the 3. chap. and 1. verse, that it was written unto the same that the former epistle was. For thus he speaks.
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for whatsocuer God spake by the Apostles, he so guided their tongue and penne by his Spirit, that nothing which they spake or wrote, was their owne, but altogether his.
for whatsocuer God spoke by the Apostles, he so guided their tongue and pen by his Spirit, that nothing which they spoke or wrote, was their own, but altogether his.
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Heere it may be demaunded, how Saint Peter can ascribe vnto them a faith equall or like precious with his owne, seeing hee did so farre excell them in giftes and graces,
Here it may be demanded, how Saint Peter can ascribe unto them a faith equal or like precious with his own, seeing he did so Far excel them in Gifts and graces,
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yet if it bee true faith it coupleth them to Christ, & maketh them partakers of redemption, to haue their sins washed away in his blood of righteousnesse, to bee couered with his obedience of life, to bee heires of the kingdome of glorie,
yet if it be true faith it Coupleth them to christ, & makes them partakers of redemption, to have their Sins washed away in his blood of righteousness, to be covered with his Obedience of life, to be Heirs of the Kingdom of glory,
And indeede the building of faith is so waightie, and the frame so heauie, that it can stand vpon no other foundation but this, that is to say, the righteousnesse, faithfulnesse,
And indeed the building of faith is so weighty, and the frame so heavy, that it can stand upon no other Foundation but this, that is to say, the righteousness, faithfulness,
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For if wee would perswade a man to beleeue by this reason, that the thing which wee speake, is that which hath beene taught by diuers men of great learning and singular godlinesse:
For if we would persuade a man to believe by this reason, that the thing which we speak, is that which hath been taught by diverse men of great learning and singular godliness:
yet because wee knowe that all men are lyers, except wee be fure that the thinges which they speake be those which God hath spoken, we shall still wauer,
yet Because we know that all men Are liars, except we be fure that the things which they speak be those which God hath spoken, we shall still waver,
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and to be reconciled vnto him. Of this thing speaketh S. Paule, 2. Cor, 5.18. saying, All things are of God, which hath reconciled vs to himselfe by Iesus Christ,
and to be reconciled unto him. Of this thing speaks S. Paul, 2. Cor, 5.18. saying, All things Are of God, which hath reconciled us to himself by Iesus christ,
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and hath giuen vnto vs the ministerie of reconciliation, for God was in Christ, and reconciled the world to himselfe, not imputing their sinnes vnto them:
and hath given unto us the Ministry of reconciliation, for God was in christ, and reconciled the world to himself, not imputing their Sins unto them:
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and not to seeke this reconciliation betweene God and men, and to haue grace and peace multiplied vpon them, he may wel sometimes preach the truth, but not trulie.
and not to seek this reconciliation between God and men, and to have grace and peace multiplied upon them, he may well sometime preach the truth, but not truly.
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My sonne snall, liue an easie and merie life, hee shall get some liuinges, promotions and dignities in the Church, doe lay acorrupt and rotten foundation,
My son snall, live an easy and merry life, he shall get Some livings, promotions and dignities in the Church, do lay acorrupt and rotten Foundation,
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for the most, when they come to haue learning, not forgetting this lesson which they learned of their fathers, doe become greedy cathers of benefices and promotions, rather then careful feeders of the flock of Christ.
for the most, when they come to have learning, not forgetting this Lesson which they learned of their Father's, do become greedy cathers of Benefices and promotions, rather then careful feeders of the flock of christ.
But heere it may be obiected, how the Apostle can wish that grace which is the free fauour of God, should bee multiplied vpon them, seeing that Gods loue and fauour doth not increase nor diminish,
But Here it may be objected, how the Apostle can wish that grace which is the free favour of God, should be multiplied upon them, seeing that God's love and favour does not increase nor diminish,
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but hee loueth and fauoureth alwayes alike, being subiect to no alteration or change? This may well bee answered, that Saint Peter doth not speake heer of grace,
but he loves and favours always alike, being Subject to no alteration or change? This may well be answered, that Saint Peter does not speak her of grace,
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but of their feeling the same, which groweth by degrees from lesse to greater, and because it is a thing so precious, the Apostle wisheth that it may be multiplyed vpon them.
but of their feeling the same, which grows by Degrees from less to greater, and Because it is a thing so precious, the Apostle wishes that it may be multiplied upon them.
3 According as his diuine power hath giuen vnto vs all things that pertaine vnto life and godlinesse, through the acknowledging of him that hath called vs vnto glorie and vertue.
3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the acknowledging of him that hath called us unto glory and virtue.
as if the Apostle shuld say, You are not to contēt nor to satisfie your selues with a scant measure of Gods giftes and graces, seeing that there is offered vnto you,
as if the Apostle should say, You Are not to content nor to satisfy your selves with a scant measure of God's Gifts and graces, seeing that there is offered unto you,
and set foorth in Christ, vnto whom you may resort as to a storehouse fullie furnished with all treasures, all thinges which pertaine to life and godlinesse.
and Set forth in christ, unto whom you may resort as to a storehouse Fully furnished with all treasures, all things which pertain to life and godliness.
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Secondly, wee haue to obserue in this verse, when hee saith that all thinges are giuen vnto vs by his diuine power, that heere is nothing left in the worke of our saluation vnto our selues:
Secondly, we have to observe in this verse, when he Says that all things Are given unto us by his divine power, that Here is nothing left in the work of our salvation unto our selves:
but to shew that there is nothing in vs at all, but that wee are quite stript of all thinges which pertaine to life and godlinesse, He speaketh not of repairing or helping in some part,
but to show that there is nothing in us At all, but that we Are quite stripped of all things which pertain to life and godliness, He speaks not of repairing or helping in Some part,
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for so long as they haue residence onelie in GOD, wee are so farre remooued from him that by no meanes wee can approach or come neere vnto him to drawe out of him anie droppe of the same.
for so long as they have residence only in GOD, we Are so Far removed from him that by no means we can approach or come near unto him to draw out of him any drop of the same.
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for in these two wordes, vnto which the other two doe answer, which are set downe in the latter end of the verse, glorie and vertue, all those giftes are contained.
for in these two words, unto which the other two doe answer, which Are Set down in the latter end of the verse, glory and virtue, all those Gifts Are contained.
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For that which hee expressed first by life, heere by glorie: that which before he called godlinesse, heere he calleth vertue: they are as much as to say, eternall felicitie,
For that which he expressed First by life, Here by glory: that which before he called godliness, Here he calls virtue: they Are as much as to say, Eternal felicity,
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And this admonition is so much the more necessarie, because there are very many carnall professours and beastlie abusers of Christianitie, which doe seeme verie willinglie and gladly to imbrace the promises of the Gospel, concerning redemption and eternall life purchased in Christ Iesus:
And this admonition is so much the more necessary, Because there Are very many carnal professors and beastly Abusers of Christianity, which do seem very willingly and gladly to embrace the promises of the Gospel, Concerning redemption and Eternal life purchased in christ Iesus:
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Vntill such time therefore, as there shall rise vp a new Peter, which with contrarie pen shall write a new and contrary Gospel, these men shall neuer assure themselues,
Until such time Therefore, as there shall rise up a new Peter, which with contrary pen shall write a new and contrary Gospel, these men shall never assure themselves,
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4 Whereby most great and precious promises are giuen vnto vs, &c. Now he sheweth by what means or by what instruments the diuine power doth bestow those giftes vpon vs,
4 Whereby most great and precious promises Are given unto us, etc. Now he shows by what means or by what Instruments the divine power does bestow those Gifts upon us,
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For what can wee seeke out to match with this that heere is offered vnto vs? namelie, the remission of our sinnes in the blood of his sonne, deliuerance and freedome from the thraldome of Satan and power of darknesse, that of damned creatures and children of his wrath, he hath giuen vs this high dignitie to be his sonnes and daughters:
For what can we seek out to match with this that Here is offered unto us? namely, the remission of our Sins in the blood of his son, deliverance and freedom from the thraldom of Satan and power of darkness, that of damned creatures and children of his wrath, he hath given us this high dignity to be his Sons and daughters:
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what a change is this, from the lowest miserie, euen in the gulfe of hell, to be lifted vp to the highest dignitie, to be glorified with God in the kingdome of heauen? Because therefore these things are the greatest and most honorable, Saint Peter calleth the promises of the Gospel, most great and precious.
what a change is this, from the lowest misery, even in the gulf of hell, to be lifted up to the highest dignity, to be glorified with God in the Kingdom of heaven? Because Therefore these things Are the greatest and most honourable, Saint Peter calls the promises of the Gospel, most great and precious.
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But wherefore doth the Apostle ascribe all to the doctrine of the Gospel? for when he saith, that by these wee are made partakers of the diuine nature, he includeth all.
But Wherefore does the Apostle ascribe all to the Doctrine of the Gospel? for when he Says, that by these we Are made partakers of the divine nature, he includeth all.
that heer wee are able to looke vpon him with open face, and heere his countenance is so cheerefull, that the soule which hath once, with the cie of faith seene but a glimse thereof is so inflamed and rauished with desire of a neerer and fuller sight, that it can neuer be satisfied.
that her we Are able to look upon him with open face, and Here his countenance is so cheerful, that the soul which hath once, with the Cite of faith seen but a glimpse thereof is so inflamed and ravished with desire of a nearer and fuller sighed, that it can never be satisfied.
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For this cause Saint Paule making comparison betweene the ministerie of the Law and the ministerie of the Gospell, 2. Cor. 3. tearmeth that the ministration of death, and the letter which killeth;
For this cause Saint Paul making comparison between the Ministry of the Law and the Ministry of the Gospel, 2. Cor. 3. termeth that the ministration of death, and the Letter which kills;
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or the letter which killeth, and their owne grosse and foolish allegories the spirit: not knowing that Saint Peter speaketh of the difference betweene the Lawe, and the Gospell.
or the Letter which kills, and their own gross and foolish allegories the Spirit: not knowing that Saint Peter speaks of the difference between the Law, and the Gospel.
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but wee lost all this with our first parentes, and in steed thereof wee were made partakers of the diuelish nature, bearing his image, and fulfilling his lustes.
but we lost all this with our First Parents, and in steed thereof we were made partakers of the devilish nature, bearing his image, and fulfilling his lusts.
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as to thrust God from them, and refuse to bee made partakers of his heauenlie nature? which all they doe, that haue as yet felt no sweetnesse in the Gospell,
as to thrust God from them, and refuse to be made partakers of his heavenly nature? which all they do, that have as yet felt no sweetness in the Gospel,
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It is manifest then that none is so foolish but hee will confesse, that when we speake of the nature of any thing, we meane not the substance, but the qualities and properties:
It is manifest then that none is so foolish but he will confess, that when we speak of the nature of any thing, we mean not the substance, but the qualities and properties:
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as for example, God is holie, we must bee holie, he is pure, good, iust, gracious, bountifull, louing and mercifull, all these and such like must be also in vs:
as for Exampl, God is holy, we must be holy, he is pure, good, just, gracious, bountiful, loving and merciful, all these and such like must be also in us:
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wee shall also come to bee partakers of life, of glorie, of ioy, of happinesse, and eternitie, and so in a neerer sort to bee partakers of the diuine nature:
we shall also come to be partakers of life, of glory, of joy, of happiness, and eternity, and so in a nearer sort to be partakers of the divine nature:
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as light is with darknesse, or Heauen with Hell, or Christ with Beliall? Sith so manie shamefull and beastlie sinnes, flow & raigne in them, which are so manie partakinges of the Diuelish nature, let them for shame denie that they haue ought wherin they communicate with God, in anie thing sauing a bare profession.
as Light is with darkness, or Heaven with Hell, or christ with Belial? Sith so many shameful and beastly Sins, flow & Reign in them, which Are so many partakings of the Devilish nature, let them for shame deny that they have ought wherein they communicate with God, in any thing Saving a bore profession.
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In the last clause of this verse he sheweth his meaning very plainlie, In that, saith hee, yee flee the corruptions which are in the world through lust.
In the last clause of this verse he shows his meaning very plainly, In that, Says he, ye flee the corruptions which Are in the world through lust.
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This is the way to bee made partakers of the diuine nature, for as corruptions and filthie defilinges the more they cleaue vnto vs, the more they separate vs from the Lord:
This is the Way to be made partakers of the divine nature, for as corruptions and filthy defilinges the more they cleave unto us, the more they separate us from the Lord:
and indeede it is the roote and fountaine out of which groweth and floweth all euill that is committed in the worlde, either in thought, word, or deed:
and indeed it is the root and fountain out of which grows and flows all evil that is committed in the world, either in Thought, word, or deed:
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to bee short, this is that which is forbidden in the tenth commandement, when he saith, Thou shalt not couet: at least so much of it is forbidden there,
to be short, this is that which is forbidden in the tenth Commandment, when he Says, Thou shalt not covet: At least so much of it is forbidden there,
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and when our Sauiour Christ setteth foorth the summe of the first Table, he saith it is to loue the Lord with all the heart, withall the soule, &c. Now where the whole heart is required, there concupiscence must needes be forbidden:
and when our Saviour christ sets forth the sum of the First Table, he Says it is to love the Lord with all the heart, withal the soul, etc. Now where the Whole heart is required, there concupiscence must needs be forbidden:
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nor thoughts, but a more close and inwarde sicknesse, bred as they say in the bones, the naturall blot and spot of originall sinne, which we haue by inheritance from our first parentes,
nor thoughts, but a more close and inward sickness, bred as they say in the bones, the natural blot and spot of original sin, which we have by inheritance from our First Parents,
and bring with vs out of our mothers womb, out of which al euil thoughts and desires doe arise in vs. Saint Iames in the first chapter of his epistle maketh it the wombe and mother which conceiueth and bringeth forth sin, Let no man (saith hee) when hee is tempted, say, I am tempted of God,
and bring with us out of our mother's womb, out of which all evil thoughts and Desires do arise in us Saint James in the First chapter of his epistle makes it the womb and mother which conceiveth and brings forth since, Let no man (Says he) when he is tempted, say, I am tempted of God,
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for God cannot be tempted with euill, neither tempteth hee any man, but euerie one is tempted when hee is drawne away by his own concupiscence, and is entised:
for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man, but every one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own concupiscence, and is enticed:
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and beareth a verie great stroke in the matter, but if it were not for this concupiscence that is in vs, hee could not bring his matters to passe, the prouocations and allurementes of wicked men, are so manie meanes to driue vs and drawe vs into sinne,
and bears a very great stroke in the matter, but if it were not for this concupiscence that is in us, he could not bring his matters to pass, the provocations and allurements of wicked men, Are so many means to driven us and draw us into sin,
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The Prophet Dauid when he had committed murther and adulterie, being reprooued by Nathan, although he knewe right well that the Diuell was a greate furtherer, in the matter:
The Prophet David when he had committed murder and adultery, being reproved by Nathan, although he knew right well that the devil was a great furtherer, in the matter:
yet he letteth these go, and to the end he may wholy and fullie condemne himselfe, hee looketh home to the welspring of all this foule and beastlie sinne,
yet he lets these go, and to the end he may wholly and Fully condemn himself, he looks home to the wellspring of all this foul and beastly sin,
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O Lord, I cannot seeke any way to be excused, for all this rebellion against thee, is conceiued and bred in mine owne corrupt breast, I brought the roote of it from my mothers wombe.
Oh Lord, I cannot seek any Way to be excused, for all this rebellion against thee, is conceived and bred in mine own corrupt breast, I brought the root of it from my mother's womb.
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For if they be changed only in their outwarde deedes and wordes, and this inward sickenes not healed, they haue gained nothing, no more then a man which would destroy a tree,
For if they be changed only in their outward Deeds and words, and this inward sickness not healed, they have gained nothing, no more then a man which would destroy a tree,
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if they of ignorant idiotes, are become such as haue gotten some skill and knowledge: from drunkards, ruffians, adulterers, and such like, they become sober, modest, and of good behauiour;
if they of ignorant Idiots, Are become such as have got Some skill and knowledge: from drunkards, ruffians, Adulterers, and such like, they become Sobrium, modest, and of good behaviour;
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as this may be done before men, and yet the heart nothing altered before God: for there be many causes which may mooue men to seeme outwardly to bee godlie,
as this may be done before men, and yet the heart nothing altered before God: for there be many Causes which may move men to seem outwardly to be godly,
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The greatest multitude of men, being as blind as Beetles in this point, imagine that repentance, is a verie light and easie thing, which they can haue when they list:
The greatest multitude of men, being as blind as Beetles in this point, imagine that Repentance, is a very Light and easy thing, which they can have when they list:
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when a man of wisedome saith this, that here lieth so deepe a matter, that heere bee rootes which are hard to bee pulled vp, hee is mooued to bee the more carefull, least hee deceiue himselfe.
when a man of Wisdom Says this, that Here lies so deep a matter, that Here be roots which Are hard to be pulled up, he is moved to be the more careful, lest he deceive himself.
then hee may boldlie say, I haue a newe heart, and there is a right spirit renued in me, I haue repented, I haue not playd the hypocrite, I feele an vpright heart toward God, I feele the corrupt fountaine stopped,
then he may boldly say, I have a new heart, and there is a right Spirit renewed in me, I have repented, I have not played the hypocrite, I feel an upright heart towards God, I feel the corrupt fountain stopped,
because they are subiect to death, which is the rewarde of sinne, although, as hee saith, they sinne not after the similitude of the transgression of Adam.
Because they Are Subject to death, which is the reward of sin, although, as he Says, they sin not After the similitude of the Transgression of Adam.
The second Sermon vpon the 5.6. and 7. verses. 5 Therefore giue euen all diligence thereunto, ioine moreouer vertue with your faith: and with vertue knowledge. 6 And with knowledge, temperance: and with temperance, patience: and with patience, godlinesse.
The second Sermon upon the 5.6. and 7. Verses. 5 Therefore give even all diligence thereunto, join moreover virtue with your faith: and with virtue knowledge. 6 And with knowledge, temperance: and with temperance, patience: and with patience, godliness.
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ANd hereunto giue all diligence, &c. He hath declared in the former verses, among other chiefe matters, this one especiallie, to how great holinesse and purenesse through sanctification, we be called:
ANd hereunto give all diligence, etc. He hath declared in the former Verses, among other chief matters, this one especially, to how great holiness and pureness through sanctification, we be called:
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which was chieflie expressed in these wordes, that by them yee may bee made partakers of the diuine nature, in that yee flie the corruption which is in the worlde through lust:
which was chiefly expressed in these words, that by them ye may be made partakers of the divine nature, in that ye fly the corruption which is in the world through lust:
vnlesse wee put to our diligence, for God will haue it to be so, that then of good right, looke how much heauenly things exceed in dignitie the earthie,
unless we put to our diligence, for God will have it to be so, that then of good right, look how much heavenly things exceed in dignity the earthy,
first when we see the exceeding trauel and paines which they stick not willingly to bestow, in getting the beggerlie trash of this worlde, either riches or honours:
First when we see the exceeding travel and pains which they stick not willingly to bestow, in getting the beggarly trash of this world, either riches or honours:
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they will ride and run, early and late, by night and by day, by sea and by land, winter and sommer, wearing out their bodies, almost pine and starue themselues with hunger and beating their braines with as great diligence as can be possible:
they will ride and run, early and late, by night and by day, by sea and by land, winter and summer, wearing out their bodies, almost pine and starve themselves with hunger and beating their brains with as great diligence as can be possible:
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but when it commeth to these thinges which Saint Peter speaketh, as thinges of no price, they passe by them, in such wise, that they are heere euen as slouthfull and carelesse,
but when it comes to these things which Saint Peter speaks, as things of no price, they pass by them, in such wise, that they Are Here even as slothful and careless,
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For iudgement in this behalfe, if a man talke with these worldlie men, they will shewe their minde and opinion, aske them why they be so careful for these worldlie things, their answere is readie, we shall otherwise come short of them, and go without them:
For judgement in this behalf, if a man talk with these worldly men, they will show their mind and opinion, ask them why they be so careful for these worldly things, their answer is ready, we shall otherwise come short of them, and go without them:
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for if it were an easie thing to be done, lesse diligence might serue: but sinne cleaueth neere and sticketh fast in vs, and is not easilie shaken off:
for if it were an easy thing to be done, less diligence might serve: but sin cleaveth near and sticketh fast in us, and is not Easily shaken off:
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it is deeplie rooted, so that vnlesse we digge verie deepe, wee are sure to leaue the roots stil behind, which will growe and spring againe as fast as before,
it is deeply rooted, so that unless we dig very deep, we Are sure to leave the roots still behind, which will grow and spring again as fast as before,
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so that wee are set a worke while we liue heere without anie intermission, to bee still toiling to pull vp these weedes, the ground is so ranke, that in a verie short time it will bee whollie ouergrowne.
so that we Are Set a work while we live Here without any intermission, to be still toiling to pull up these weeds, the ground is so rank, that in a very short time it will be wholly overgrown.
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Therefore such as despise the meanes which God hath appointed, or vse them ouer negligentlie, must needes haue their heart ouergrown with these stinking weeds of lust and concupiscence:
Therefore such as despise the means which God hath appointed, or use them over negligently, must needs have their heart overgrown with these stinking weeds of lust and concupiscence:
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But heere may bee obiected, that this agreeth not with the former saying, that the diuine power hath giuen vs all thinges which pertaine to life and godlinesse, there hee ascribeth all to God, and taketh all from vs;
But Here may be objected, that this agreeth not with the former saying, that the divine power hath given us all things which pertain to life and godliness, there he ascribeth all to God, and Takes all from us;
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and alone striketh the stroke, yet hee doth not worke in vs, as the Carpenter or Mason worketh vpon the log and the stone, which haue no feeling of that which is done vpon them,
and alone striketh the stroke, yet he does not work in us, as the Carpenter or Mason works upon the log and the stone, which have no feeling of that which is done upon them,
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so that our diligence is required, because he worketh in none but hee doth make them diligent, heere is still then that which God doth bestowe vpon vs,
so that our diligence is required, Because he works in none but he does make them diligent, Here is still then that which God does bestow upon us,
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when their owne heart and conscience doth tell euerie of them the contrarie, saying, thou art carelesse and negligent, thou hast as much as thou desirest;
when their own heart and conscience does tell every of them the contrary, saying, thou art careless and negligent, thou hast as much as thou Desirest;
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and so beate our braine more earnestlie about heauenlie thinges, then about these earthlie, to labour and trauel more for godlinesse, then for treasures and riches.
and so beat our brain more earnestly about heavenly things, then about these earthly, to labour and travel more for godliness, then for treasures and riches.
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but euen as it were, taking vs by the hand, and teaching vs how to tread euery step, he rehearseth particularlie the things wherein we are to trauell when hee saith, Ioyne moreour with your faith, vertue: with vertue, knowledge: with knowledge, temperance: with temperance, patience: with patience, godlinesse: and with godlines, brotherlie kindnes: and with brotherlie kindnes, loue.
but even as it were, taking us by the hand, and teaching us how to tread every step, he rehearseth particularly the things wherein we Are to travel when he Says, Join moreour with your faith, virtue: with virtue, knowledge: with knowledge, temperance: with temperance, patience: with patience, godliness: and with godliness, brotherly kindness: and with brotherly kindness, love.
and therefore they tooke a wise way, to keepe the people from knowing the word, which so soone as it brake foorth againe, disclosed all their falshood and trecherie, in so much that neither good nor bad almost, haue anie deuotion vnto them.
and Therefore they took a wise Way, to keep the people from knowing the word, which so soon as it brake forth again, disclosed all their falsehood and treachery, in so much that neither good nor bad almost, have any devotion unto them.
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For thus they speake, It were no matter if there were lesse preaching, I thinke the people bee the woorse for it, there is knowledge euen enough, what should laie men bee troubled to learne,
For thus they speak, It were no matter if there were less preaching, I think the people be the Worse for it, there is knowledge even enough, what should lay men be troubled to Learn,
Thirdlie, they much ouershoote themselues, when they would beare them in hand, that knowledge, which is the guider of vertue, should be the cause of vice.
Thirdly, they much overshoot themselves, when they would bear them in hand, that knowledge, which is the guider of virtue, should be the cause of vice.
and in manie which seeme to know very much, if they were sounded to the bottom, there should be found in them grosse ignorance, and palpable darkenesse:
and in many which seem to know very much, if they were sounded to the bottom, there should be found in them gross ignorance, and palpable darkness:
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This ignorance hath taken suchroote, that all they which haue made proof, will confesse with mee, that our time is like the time of the prophet Esay, chap. 28. who hauing laboured himselfe as it were out of breath and teaching,
This ignorance hath taken suchroote, that all they which have made proof, will confess with me, that our time is like the time of the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 28. who having laboured himself as it were out of breath and teaching,
and drawne from the breastes? for precept must bee vpon precept, precept vpon precept, line vnto line, line vnto line, a little heere, and a little there.
and drawn from the breasts? for precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line unto line, line unto line, a little Here, and a little there.
when they vse to say as they thinke in defence of themselues, wee bee without skill, wee haue no knowledge, wee bee poore honest men, wee haue no learning:
when they use to say as they think in defence of themselves, we be without skill, we have no knowledge, we be poor honest men, we have no learning:
or at least thinke that they haue set very light by the publike teaching of the word, they doe excuse themselues after this sorte, I thanke God, I am not of the ignorant sort,
or At least think that they have Set very Light by the public teaching of the word, they do excuse themselves After this sort, I thank God, I am not of the ignorant sort,
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and not in the Lorde, for if they had once but euen a little tasted of true knowledge, of the sweetenesse and power thereof, they would neuer haue enough of the first sponefull,
and not in the Lord, for if they had once but even a little tasted of true knowledge, of the sweetness and power thereof, they would never have enough of the First spoonful,
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But what doth he meane, hauing bidden vs to ioyne vertue to faith? Againe as though he had forgotten himselfe, to expresse certaine seuerall kinds of vertues, which hee will haue vs to ioyne to the former,
But what does he mean, having bidden us to join virtue to faith? Again as though he had forgotten himself, to express certain several Kinds of Virtues, which he will have us to join to the former,
Wee may not thinke but that hee is verie wel aduised, and that he knoweth with whome he hath to doe, what babes and Children we are, which must not haue meate set before vs, in grosse to be our owne caruers,
we may not think but that he is very well advised, and that he Knoweth with whom he hath to do, what babes and Children we Are, which must not have meat Set before us, in gross to be our own carvers,
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For this cause he did not contenthimselfe to exhort in generall vnto vertue, but also to name and point vs out certaine chiefe branches, which we must especiallie labour about,
For this cause he did not contenthimselfe to exhort in general unto virtue, but also to name and point us out certain chief branches, which we must especially labour about,
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but when wee come to this particular examination, to looke for this vertue and that, in steede of these sweet hearbes, we shall find nothing but stincking weeds.
but when we come to this particular examination, to look for this virtue and that, in steed of these sweet herbs, we shall find nothing but stinking weeds.
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But why doth hee will vs to ioyne temperance or continence with knowledge, it should seeme he had no regard of any affinitie in matching these things togither,
But why does he will us to join temperance or continence with knowledge, it should seem he had no regard of any affinity in matching these things together,
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so that in seeking knowledge, which wee must doe very eagerly, wee are to take heed of these extreames which are contrary to a continent minde, either to bee so wauering, that euery puffe doe driue vs from the manifest truth,
so that in seeking knowledge, which we must do very eagerly, we Are to take heed of these extremes which Are contrary to a continent mind, either to be so wavering, that every puff do driven us from the manifest truth,
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or else on the other side to bee so stiffe, and so wilfully wedded to our owne iudgement, that wee will stand in defence of that which we haue once liked,
or Else on the other side to be so stiff, and so wilfully wedded to our own judgement, that we will stand in defence of that which we have once liked,
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Therefore wee are warned here in our diligent search for knowledge, to take heed that when wee haue learned the truth, wee continue stedfast and vnmoueable in it, not to be tossed to and fro,
Therefore we Are warned Here in our diligent search for knowledge, to take heed that when we have learned the truth, we continue steadfast and Unmovable in it, not to be tossed to and from,
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and to feare whether they be in the right way or no, also wee must take heede of that stiffenesse, which causeth some to speake when it were better for them to heare,
and to Fear whither they be in the right Way or no, also we must take heed of that stiffness, which Causes Some to speak when it were better for them to hear,
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and to bee heard aloft, when a lower voyce might serue them better: farre from the counsell of Saint Iames, who willeth vs to bee swift to heare, and slow to speake.
and to be herd aloft, when a lower voice might serve them better: Far from the counsel of Saint James, who wills us to be swift to hear, and slow to speak.
Hee addeth, To temperance ioyne patience. This also may seem to bee somewhat strange; but if we looke well vnto it, wee then shall perceiue the meaning more plainlie:
He adds, To temperance join patience. This also may seem to be somewhat strange; but if we look well unto it, we then shall perceive the meaning more plainly:
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patience is not onely requisite in those which haue receiued the profession of the Gospel, to beare and indure all persecutions and afflictions, which oftentimes are so raging, that (except wee haue our heartes well stayed,
patience is not only requisite in those which have received the profession of the Gospel, to bear and endure all persecutions and afflictions, which oftentimes Are so raging, that (except we have our hearts well stayed,
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and so by this meanes there is procured some dishonour to God, who should greatlie be honoured if we could meekely (as his Apostle willeth) instruct those which are contrarie minded, proouing if God at anie time wil giue them repentance, to come out of the snare of the diuell of whom they bee holden captiue, to doe his will,
and so by this means there is procured Some dishonour to God, who should greatly be honoured if we could meekly (as his Apostle wills) instruct those which Are contrary minded, proving if God At any time will give them Repentance, to come out of the snare of the Devil of whom they be held captive, to do his will,
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The want of this vertue oftentimes bringeth great inconuenience to the conference of brethren, which should bring togither (as it were into one heap) whatsoeuer euery one hath gleaned by himselfe, that so the one might supply ye want of the other;
The want of this virtue oftentimes brings great inconvenience to the conference of brothers, which should bring together (as it were into one heap) whatsoever every one hath gleaned by himself, that so the one might supply you want of the other;
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but the impatience of some is such, that great inconuenience doth growe thereby. To conclude this matter, seeing troubles are allotted vnto vs, and suffrings for the truth,
but the impatience of Some is such, that great inconvenience does grow thereby. To conclude this matter, seeing Troubles Are allotted unto us, and sufferings for the truth,
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is not godlines the whole or the general, and these branches are members of it? True it is that this word is often vsed generallie, to comprehend all goodnes,
is not godliness the Whole or the general, and these branches Are members of it? True it is that this word is often used generally, to comprehend all Goodness,
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this therefore is no patience which wanteth godlines. We must learne then, both with patience, & meeknes, to deale in the Lords matters, and also with feruent zeale:
this Therefore is no patience which Wants godliness. We must Learn then, both with patience, & meekness, to deal in the lords matters, and also with fervent zeal:
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least in steed of this excellent vertue of patience, which was commended vnto vs, there be nothing but a prophane vngodlinesse and an irreligious mildnes, in which at this day moe doe offend, then through impatience:
lest in steed of this excellent virtue of patience, which was commended unto us, there be nothing but a profane ungodliness and an irreligious mildness, in which At this day more doe offend, then through impatience:
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when they know they be iniuried, that cannot by and by feele & say, this was colde friendship, that they could not haue dealt so vnlouinglie towardes their friendes, by whomsoeeuer they should haue heard them so abused, they could not haue helde their tonges? Then belike God nor his truth are none of their deare friends that they can put vp such iniurie done towardes him.
when they know they be injuried, that cannot by and by feel & say, this was cold friendship, that they could not have dealt so vnlouinglie towards their Friends, by whomsoeeuer they should have herd them so abused, they could not have held their tongues? Then belike God nor his truth Are none of their deer Friends that they can put up such injury done towards him.
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but they must hate God, to haue peace and concord with men to be at oddes with God for mens sake, to put vp the dishonoring of his name, not to continue in patience, vnles godlines be wanting.
but they must hate God, to have peace and concord with men to be At odds with God for men's sake, to put up the Dishonoring of his name, not to continue in patience, unless godliness be wanting.
But wee must learne in this place to ioyne godlines with our patience, for otherwise we shall bee found to bee nothing els but irreligious and prophane dogs:
But we must Learn in this place to join godliness with our patience, for otherwise we shall be found to be nothing Else but irreligious and profane Dogs:
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ANd with godlinesse brotherlie kindnesse, &c. We haue heard alreadie, that with our faith must be ioyned vertue or godly deedes, which it cannot bee without,
ANd with godliness brotherly kindness, etc. We have herd already, that with our faith must be joined virtue or godly Deeds, which it cannot be without,
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with vertue wee are commaunded to ioyne knowledge, which may bee a guide thereunto, our knowledge must goe with temperance, with this must come patience,
with virtue we Are commanded to join knowledge, which may be a guide thereunto, our knowledge must go with temperance, with this must come patience,
as I said, that this godlinesse hee speaketh of, is referred to the first Table of the Lawe, respecting God and his religion, that we be sound and zealous in the same,
as I said, that this godliness he speaks of, is referred to the First Table of the Law, respecting God and his Religion, that we be found and zealous in the same,
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and not as those which are for all all times, and all religions, and therefore care not what bee said against religion, being very bellie-gods and Atheistes:
and not as those which Are for all all times, and all Religions, and Therefore care not what bee said against Religion, being very belly-gods and Atheists:
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Let euery man therefore lay this doctrine to his heart that he must be earnest in the causes of the Lord, zealous in religion, preferring God and his truth,
Let every man Therefore lay this Doctrine to his heart that he must be earnest in the Causes of the Lord, zealous in Religion, preferring God and his truth,
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for is not brotherlie kindnes or brotherly loue, as the word doth signifie, and loue all one? Wee must bee farre from thinking Saint Peter to deale with so little heede,
for is not brotherly kindness or brotherly love, as the word does signify, and love all one? we must be Far from thinking Saint Peter to deal with so little heed,
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So that wee must acknowledge our selues bound, in some sort, euen to the wicked, according as our Sauiour doth teach, Matth. 5. Blesse them which curse you, pray for them which hate & persecute:
So that we must acknowledge our selves bound, in Some sort, even to the wicked, according as our Saviour does teach, Matthew 5. Bless them which curse you, pray for them which hate & persecute:
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but also whether they haue any kind of affection in them, & heer they stay when they shuld go yet this step further, to see that this kindnes in them, breaketh foorth into good and charitable deeds:
but also whither they have any kind of affection in them, & her they stay when they should go yet this step further, to see that this kindness in them, breaks forth into good and charitable Deeds:
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for loue is laboursome and painfull, as Saint Paule setteth it foorth 1. Thess. 1. when he saith, Your labouring loue. If then we will loue the brethren, heere is the touchstone, by which we may prooue our loue, that we spare not for any labour or cost,
for love is laboursome and painful, as Saint Paul sets it forth 1. Thess 1. when he Says, Your labouring love. If then we will love the brothers, Here is the touchstone, by which we may prove our love, that we spare not for any labour or cost,
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This I speake because we see manie, that will bestowe somewhat vpon the releefe of the bodilie miserie, which haue no pitie vpon men, which wander in blindnesse and ignorance, whose soules are famished and pined,
This I speak Because we see many, that will bestow somewhat upon the relief of the bodily misery, which have no pity upon men, which wander in blindness and ignorance, whose Souls Are famished and pined,
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And this Saint Peter setteth foorth, not staying in the bare declaration of the vertues, which indeed of themselues, being so precious and excellent, shoulde mooue vs,
And this Saint Peter sets forth, not staying in the bore declaration of the Virtues, which indeed of themselves, being so precious and excellent, should move us,
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If the Lord haue planted vs, if he haue dressed vs, then, as it is also said by our Sauiour Christ, Iohn. 15. Heerein is my Father glorified, that yee goe and bring foorth much fruit.
If the Lord have planted us, if he have dressed us, then, as it is also said by our Saviour christ, John. 15. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye go and bring forth much fruit.
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for when Saint Peter saith, If these thinges be with you, they will make that yee shall not bee idle nor vnfruitfull, it followeth necessarilie, that such as bee idle, which ariseth for want of zeale,
for when Saint Peter Says, If these things be with you, they will make that ye shall not be idle nor unfruitful, it follows necessarily, that such as be idle, which arises for want of zeal,
for who is hee, which feeleth encrease in worldlie treasure, that will crie hoe, and say, I haue ynough? Is there lesse in the heauenlie treasures to drawe men to like them,
for who is he, which feeleth increase in worldly treasure, that will cry hoe, and say, I have enough? Is there less in the heavenly treasures to draw men to like them,
But these were neuer as yet the men, which might be rightly called the schollers of Christ, much lesse we are to deeme them worthie masters or teachers of others,
But these were never as yet the men, which might be rightly called the Scholars of christ, much less we Are to deem them worthy Masters or Teachers of Others,
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when as they would content themselues, and perswade others to bee contented, with scant a shadowe of these thinges, which should bee so plentifullie founde in them:
when as they would content themselves, and persuade Others to be contented, with scant a shadow of these things, which should be so plentifully found in them:
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and will say, what care I though I bee idle? What care I though I bee vnfrutfull? I will not goe about to be better then other men, what should I labour to excell those which are wiser than I? If then they will not regarde this, that these vertues will make them excellent seruantes of God,
and will say, what care I though I be idle? What care I though I be unfruitful? I will not go about to be better then other men, what should I labour to excel those which Are Wiser than I? If then they will not regard this, that these Virtues will make them excellent Servants of God,
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yet let them consider what the Apostle maketh them without the same, where he affirmeth them first to bee blind, (a verie miserable thing in the bodlie sight, much more in the spirituall, which he heere meaneth,) when God hath so clearelie reuealed himself in the face of his sonne, in the knowledge which bringeth saluation, that the God of this worlde,
yet let them Consider what the Apostle makes them without the same, where he Affirmeth them First to be blind, (a very miserable thing in the bodily sighed, much more in the spiritual, which he Here means,) when God hath so clearly revealed himself in the face of his son, in the knowledge which brings salvation, that the God of this world,
as Saint Paule speaketh, 2. Corinth. 4. should so blinde their mindes, that the light of the glorious Gospell of Christ which is the image of God, shuld not shine vnto them.
as Saint Paul speaks, 2. Corinth. 4. should so blind their minds, that the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ which is the image of God, should not shine unto them.
for when hee saith, They cannot see a farre off, hee taketh from them all sight of heauenlie thinges, which are remooued from vs, and seene onlie by faith;
for when he Says, They cannot see a Far off, he Takes from them all sighed of heavenly things, which Are removed from us, and seen only by faith;
and their condition no better then that of the poore beast, (yea much worse) when we respect the miserie in the world to come? Let not this therefore cause them to set vp their bristles, that they can see so well and pearcinglie at hand, (that is, in earthly things) when as they are as blinde as beetles in things a farre off, that is to say, in heauenly things.
and their condition no better then that of the poor beast, (yea much Worse) when we respect the misery in the world to come? Let not this Therefore cause them to Set up their bristles, that they can see so well and pearcinglie At hand, (that is, in earthly things) when as they Are as blind as beetles in things a Far off, that is to say, in heavenly things.
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Thirdly he saith, they haue forgotten that they were purged from their olde sinnes: as hee said they were blinde, so now hee saith, they are forgetfull:
Thirdly he Says, they have forgotten that they were purged from their old Sins: as he said they were blind, so now he Says, they Are forgetful:
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wee may see by this how many there bee, which are starke blind, and haue forgotten that Christians are called to liue in righteousnesse and holinesse of life.
we may see by this how many there be, which Are stark blind, and have forgotten that Christians Are called to live in righteousness and holiness of life.
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it is plaine and cleere, none can bee excused if they knowe it not, and so through simplicitie stand vpon the common faith, thinking to shroude themselues well vnder the shadow of the multitude:
it is plain and clear, none can be excused if they know it not, and so through simplicity stand upon the Common faith, thinking to shroud themselves well under the shadow of the multitude:
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and that by God himselfe, wee might thinke, as men doe commonly, that a very little doth content the Lord, that no great things are required at the hands of Christians,
and that by God himself, we might think, as men do commonly, that a very little does content the Lord, that no great things Are required At the hands of Christians,
IT hath been tolde vnto you alreadie, vpon the verses which goe next before, how that Saint Peter regarding how dull wee are and backward in godlinesse, contented not himselfe with his exhortation which he maketh,
IT hath been told unto you already, upon the Verses which go next before, how that Saint Peter regarding how dull we Are and backward in godliness, contented not himself with his exhortation which he makes,
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where indeede he doth propound so great a commoditie which wee shall gaine, if wee giue all diligence to pursue the former things, as is almost incomparable:
where indeed he does propound so great a commodity which we shall gain, if we give all diligence to pursue the former things, as is almost incomparable:
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yet they proceede but from a seruile minde, to laugh and reioyce, yet is it but in a desperate madnesse, which in very deede is greatly to be wondered at,
yet they proceed but from a servile mind, to laugh and rejoice, yet is it but in a desperate madness, which in very deed is greatly to be wondered At,
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he will answere, vnlesse he be some mad and desperate ruffian, I am condemned to the gallowes, the Iudge hath pronounced the sentence of death vpon me, I know not how hard a thing it will be to obtaine a pardon, I stand in great doubt,
he will answer, unless he be Some mad and desperate ruffian, I am condemned to the gallows, the Judge hath pronounced the sentence of death upon me, I know not how hard a thing it will be to obtain a pardon, I stand in great doubt,
and for this cause I cannot bee merie, vnlesse I might know for certaintie that I should escape if I did once knowe that, I could bee as merie as any man that liueth,
and for this cause I cannot be merry, unless I might know for certainty that I should escape if I did once know that, I could be as merry as any man that lives,
or short continuance, but to the fire that shall neuer be quenched? When men can bee merie therefore and laugh euen in those things which cause this destruction,
or short Continuance, but to the fire that shall never be quenched? When men can be merry Therefore and laugh even in those things which cause this destruction,
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and yet doe feele that they are not sure to escape this dreadfull vengeance, is it not a mad mirth and a desperate laughter, in which if they were not become very senslesse blockes, they should feele many gripings at the heart, which would marre all their mirth,
and yet do feel that they Are not sure to escape this dreadful vengeance, is it not a mad mirth and a desperate laughter, in which if they were not become very senseless blocks, they should feel many gripings At the heart, which would mar all their mirth,
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If wee were not therefore more then desperate and madde fooles, the thought of hell would dampe all our mirth vntill such time as we be sure that we haue escaped it.
If we were not Therefore more then desperate and mad Fools, the Thought of hell would damp all our mirth until such time as we be sure that we have escaped it.
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This then which the Apostle sayth here is a princely commoditie, that walking the way which hee hath prescribed, wee shall come to the assurance, that wee are the called and chosen of the Lord.
This then which the Apostle say Here is a princely commodity, that walking the Way which he hath prescribed, we shall come to the assurance, that we Are the called and chosen of the Lord.
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But it may bee demaunded how this can agree with other sayings in the holie Scriptures, which doe plainly teach that GOD chooseth whom he will of his owne free grace:
But it may be demanded how this can agree with other sayings in the holy Scriptures, which do plainly teach that GOD chooses whom he will of his own free grace:
we are to answere, that this place hath nothing in it which is contrarie to that free choise which God maketh without respect of any thing that is in vs:
we Are to answer, that this place hath nothing in it which is contrary to that free choice which God makes without respect of any thing that is in us:
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and surely resolued in our selues, not by fantasied opinions, but by sure and substantiall proofe, that we bee chosen of God, and therefore cannot perish.
and surely resolved in our selves, not by fantasied opinions, but by sure and substantial proof, that we be chosen of God, and Therefore cannot perish.
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but if we regard the way and meanes, by which we may come to know this fauour of God to bee toward vs, the Lord by his Apostle telleth vs, that this is the way, euen to giue all diligence,
but if we regard the Way and means, by which we may come to know this favour of God to be towards us, the Lord by his Apostle Telleth us, that this is the Way, even to give all diligence,
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Rom. 8. From hence it commeth, that looke how much more a man feeleth in himselfe the increase of knowledge, the increase of vertues and heauenly desires,
Rom. 8. From hence it comes, that look how much more a man feeleth in himself the increase of knowledge, the increase of Virtues and heavenly Desires,
We may see by this how beneficiall they are, and mercifull to their owne soules, which with all their power day and night giue vp themselues to seeke after the knowledge and obedience of the Lordes will:
We may see by this how beneficial they Are, and merciful to their own Souls, which with all their power day and night give up themselves to seek After the knowledge and Obedience of the lords will:
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for not giuing ouer, nor waxing wearie, they shall in continuance of time, if they ply it hard, finde such a blessing from the Lorde, in the increase of faith and vertue, that will cause them to say, wee haue not lost our labor.
for not giving over, nor waxing weary, they shall in Continuance of time, if they ply it hard, find such a blessing from the Lord, in the increase of faith and virtue, that will cause them to say, we have not lost our labour.
On the other side we may see how vnkind and cruell they are to themselues, which through idlenes and sloth, in seeking after God, with their daily and continuall sinnes, doe euen as it were cut the throat of their faith, seeing they can not haue trust in him, whome they doe so much disobey.
On the other side we may see how unkind and cruel they Are to themselves, which through idleness and sloth, in seeking After God, with their daily and continual Sins, do even as it were Cut the throat of their faith, seeing they can not have trust in him, whom they do so much disobey.
and stoppe the course of good works, I beseech you marke how wel these great wise men haue profited in Gods schoole, see how they agree with the holy Apostle:
and stop the course of good works, I beseech you mark how well these great wise men have profited in God's school, see how they agree with the holy Apostle:
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thus the wisdome of flesh doth proudly lift vp it selfe euen against God (but how foolishly, a verie childe may see:) Doeth that thing which wee can not come to the knowledge of, without exceeding care of godlines, abundance of vertue,
thus the Wisdom of Flesh does proudly lift up it self even against God (but how foolishly, a very child may see:) Doth that thing which we can not come to the knowledge of, without exceeding care of godliness, abundance of virtue,
Some other, although not thus brutishly blinded, yet greatly ouerseene, when they thinke on this doctrine, which is set vp vnto vs as the mark for vs to aime at in all our doings:
some other, although not thus brutishly blinded, yet greatly overseen, when they think on this Doctrine, which is Set up unto us as the mark for us to aim At in all our doings:
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Let him therefore which giueth himselfe to doe good workes, (and yet feeleth not this, which S. Peter saith, wee shall) suspect that his doings are misshapen,
Let him Therefore which gives himself to do good works, (and yet feeleth not this, which S. Peter Says, we shall) suspect that his doings Are misshapen,
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A third sort of men there be, which with might and maine will defend this doctrine, that men ought to be sure of saluation, that we can not more honour God,
A third sort of men there be, which with might and main will defend this Doctrine, that men ought to be sure of salvation, that we can not more honour God,
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how then will they ioyne these togither, that they trust in God, and yet doubt whether they shall be saued? can God deceiue? or say they, they know not what? Vndoubtedly if they did know that they haue trust, they should also know they can not perish.
how then will they join these together, that they trust in God, and yet doubt whither they shall be saved? can God deceive? or say they, they know not what? Undoubtedly if they did know that they have trust, they should also know they can not perish.
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Now let vs come to the particular application of this doctrine, in which euery one must come home to himselfe, remembring first, that such as God hath called home to himselfe,
Now let us come to the particular application of this Doctrine, in which every one must come home to himself, remembering First, that such as God hath called home to himself,
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therefore euery man in himselfe must aske this question of his owne soule, How goeth the matter with thee? Art thou sure God hath chosē thee? Doest thou feele any assurance of eternal life? The conscience will answere vprightly if wee be not negligent to make inquirie:
Therefore every man in himself must ask this question of his own soul, How Goes the matter with thee? Art thou sure God hath chosen thee? Dost thou feel any assurance of Eternal life? The conscience will answer uprightly if we be not negligent to make inquiry:
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our heart will make answere, Thou regardest not the feare of God, thou art full of foule sinnes, euill lustes doe reigne in thee, thou doest not study for the knowledge of Gods worde, thou art vnfruitfull and barren in good workes,
our heart will make answer, Thou regardest not the Fear of God, thou art full of foul Sins, evil lusts do Reign in thee, thou dost not study for the knowledge of God's word, thou art unfruitful and barren in good works,
but go this steppe further, may I come to this assurance? and which is the way? The Lord doth answere by his Apostle, Thou maiest come to this assurance,
but go this step further, may I come to this assurance? and which is the Way? The Lord does answer by his Apostle, Thou Mayest come to this assurance,
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and to be so much the more importunate to suspect our iudgement, and to seeke for knowledge, to call our selues to a more strait account, to set a watch ouer our affections to see with what mind we doe things, to foster no sinne willingly in vs,
and to be so much the more importunate to suspect our judgement, and to seek for knowledge, to call our selves to a more strait account, to Set a watch over our affections to see with what mind we do things, to foster no sin willingly in us,
It followeth in the next verse, For by this meanes an entring shall be ministred vnto you abundantly into the euerlasting kingdome of our Lord Iesus Christ.
It follows in the next verse, For by this means an entering shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord Iesus christ.
how? because he which proceedeth so far that he knoweth he shall neuer fall away from God to destruction, he is (as it must needs be) sure also that he is chosen,
how? Because he which Proceedeth so Far that he Knoweth he shall never fallen away from God to destruction, he is (as it must needs be) sure also that he is chosen,
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for hee speaketh not here of euery particular fall into sin (which is of the most godly:) but saith S. Peter, I tell you if you do these things, ye shall neuer fall:
for he speaks not Here of every particular fallen into since (which is of the most godly:) but Says S. Peter, I tell you if you do these things, you shall never fallen:
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but we know that they be the fruits of Gods spirit in vs, which is his seale, set vpon none but those whome he doth marke vp to life eternall, & he is vnchangeable:
but we know that they be the fruits of God's Spirit in us, which is his seal, Set upon none but those whom he does mark up to life Eternal, & he is unchangeable:
and therefore a man can not rightly say vnto the subiectes, you haue a mightie prince, who is bountifull and gracious, your peace therefore and happie estate shall endure for euer:
and Therefore a man can not rightly say unto the Subjects, you have a mighty Prince, who is bountiful and gracious, your peace Therefore and happy estate shall endure for ever:
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and so they may bee to day in peace and good estate, to morrow all in an vprore, to day vnder a louing and gracious prince, to morrow vnder a fierce tyrant:
and so they may be to day in peace and good estate, to morrow all in an uproar, to day under a loving and gracious Prince, to morrow under a fierce tyrant:
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Whosoeuer doeth but euen straightly looke ouer these words of the Apostle, if he haue any sight at all, hee must needes confesse all this, the matter is so cleere, that wee can but maruell how it should come to passe that this doctrine of the Lord, set forth by his Apostle, should find so fewe friends, and so many extreme enemies:
Whosoever doth but even straightly look over these words of the Apostle, if he have any sighed At all, he must needs confess all this, the matter is so clear, that we can but marvel how it should come to pass that this Doctrine of the Lord, Set forth by his Apostle, should find so few Friends, and so many extreme enemies:
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and to raigne ouer vs, namely, if wee yeelde vp our selues to the gouernance of his spirit, which worketh all goodnes in our heartes, subduing and vanquishing all the rebels which we be are about in vs. Contrariwise it must needes bee granted, that such as are beastly Epicures, following their owne fleshly minde, letting loose the raines,
and to Reign over us, namely, if we yield up our selves to the governance of his Spirit, which works all Goodness in our hearts, subduing and vanquishing all the rebels which we be Are about in us Contrariwise it must needs be granted, that such as Are beastly Epicureans, following their own fleshly mind, letting lose the reins,
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yet when God saith here by his Apostle, that the entrance into his kingdome is by this meanes, that men follow after vertue, knowledge, and godlinesse:
yet when God Says Here by his Apostle, that the Entrance into his Kingdom is by this means, that men follow After virtue, knowledge, and godliness:
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they shewe that they bee none of his subiects, beeing altogither void of his spirit, but the bondslaues of sinne and Sathan, whose kingdome they vpholde, with tooth and naile:
they show that they be none of his Subjects, being altogether void of his Spirit, but the bondslaves of sin and Sathan, whose Kingdom they uphold, with tooth and nail:
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deuising all the colours and shiftes they can to maintaine sinne, inuenting all the slanders that may be to discredit the godly conuersation of such as follow the way here prescribed:
devising all the colours and shifts they can to maintain sin, inventing all the slanders that may be to discredit the godly Conversation of such as follow the Way Here prescribed:
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if God do open their eies, to see but euen in a glimmering, that which he doth teach in this place, they would be ashamed of their master & blush at that, which now they boast and bragge of:
if God do open their eyes, to see but even in a glimmering, that which he does teach in this place, they would be ashamed of their master & blush At that, which now they boast and brag of:
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wherupon it doth follow, that they shalbe past danger, & may wel warrant thēselues of sure standing, in as much as Christ hath not only begun to raigne in them,
whereupon it does follow, that they shall passed danger, & may well warrant themselves of sure standing, in as much as christ hath not only begun to Reign in them,
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and are in some sort lightned, but ouercome with sinnefull lusts and vaine delights of the flesh, they slide back againe suddenly, they were but for a brunt, it bringeth forth no ripe fruit in thē,
and Are in Some sort lightened, but overcome with sinful Lustiest and vain delights of the Flesh, they slide back again suddenly, they were but for a brunt, it brings forth no ripe fruit in them,
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they are afraid of going too farre in vertue & knowledge, they count it a needles thing to be admonished or taught diligently, they take great scorne to be counted such as may be amended,
they Are afraid of going too Far in virtue & knowledge, they count it a needles thing to be admonished or taught diligently, they take great scorn to be counted such as may be amended,
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let go the vaine dreames and doltish opinions of people sotted in their ignorance, which are so farre blinded by the malice of Sathan, that which way soeuer they goe, still they are in hope of eternall glory,
let go the vain dreams and doltish opinions of people sotted in their ignorance, which Are so Far blinded by the malice of Sathan, that which Way soever they go, still they Are in hope of Eternal glory,
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howsoeuer a man spend his time in ignorance, not caring for, nor seeking after the true knowledge of god, howsoeuer he be defiled with foule & beastly sins, that indeed there be nothing in him but pride, selfloue, vainglory, enuy, gluttony, the lusts of adultery,
howsoever a man spend his time in ignorance, not caring for, nor seeking After the true knowledge of god, howsoever he be defiled with foul & beastly Sins, that indeed there be nothing in him but pride, Self-love, vainglory, envy, gluttony, the Lustiest of adultery,
yet as if they say, he haue God in his mind, & cā say, Lord haue mercy vpō me, they think this is all that can be required of men, they will not sticke to acquite all such:
yet as if they say, he have God in his mind, & can say, Lord have mercy upon me, they think this is all that can be required of men, they will not stick to acquit all such:
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so deeply infected and poisoned with sinne, that he is compelled, although hee haue gained much and doeth feele the power of Gods spirit in him, sometimes to be in doubt,
so deeply infected and poisoned with sin, that he is compelled, although he have gained much and doth feel the power of God's Spirit in him, sometime to be in doubt,
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Wee ought the more to be mooued hereunto, because the world is euer full of fearefull examples, which if they were wel considered, would make a mans haire to stand vpright,
we ought the more to be moved hereunto, Because the world is ever full of fearful Examples, which if they were well considered, would make a men hair to stand upright,
when he shall see that for want of this doctrine, or at the least the not practising of it, there be many which seeme not only to haue had some good liking of the truth,
when he shall see that for want of this Doctrine, or At the least the not practising of it, there be many which seem not only to have had Some good liking of the truth,
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some do repent after the maner here prescribed them, which standeth in this, that they clense themselues more and more from all filthines of the flesh,
Some do Repent After the manner Here prescribed them, which Stands in this, that they cleanse themselves more and more from all filthiness of the Flesh,
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Wee may gather also in this place, if wee be not senslesse, how great enemies they be to the saluation of men, which would vtterly debarre them of the word, that is appointed to be the instrument by which God worketh all these good things in his seruants:
we may gather also in this place, if we be not senseless, how great enemies they be to the salvation of men, which would utterly debar them of the word, that is appointed to be the Instrument by which God works all these good things in his Servants:
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for how shal they bring other mē, to that, which themselues haue not nor know not? It doeth appeare also that God hath shewed a sore iudgement against that people, which haue such a guide as can not shew them this way:
for how shall they bring other men, to that, which themselves have not nor know not? It doth appear also that God hath showed a soar judgement against that people, which have such a guide as can not show them this Way:
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and desire the Lord to send redresse, in so lamentable and desperate a case: which is thought to be nothing, because in deed the most men knowe nothing:
and desire the Lord to send redress, in so lamentable and desperate a case: which is Thought to be nothing, Because in deed the most men know nothing:
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First, because it doth directly and fully ouerthrow & beat downe all carnall profession of the Gospell, shewing that the common and dead faith cannot saue a man.
First, Because it does directly and Fully overthrow & beatrice down all carnal profession of the Gospel, showing that the Common and dead faith cannot save a man.
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Secondly, because it is the principall piller which the Papists doe leane vnto, and the chiefe place of Scripture which they doe peruert and abuse, to prooue and establish Iustification by workes,
Secondly, Because it is the principal pillar which the Papists do lean unto, and the chief place of Scripture which they do pervert and abuse, to prove and establish Justification by works,
The whole blame thereof is to light vpon vs, that wee are so dimme sighted as not to see how these two seruants of GOD doe iumpe and agree together without any iarre at all.
The Whole blame thereof is to Light upon us, that we Are so dim sighted as not to see how these two Servants of GOD do jump and agree together without any jar At all.
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yet the diuersitie of the schollers, which they lighted vpon, & the contrary affection of those whom they instructed, caused them to vse a diuers and contrarie order of teaching.
yet the diversity of the Scholars, which they lighted upon, & the contrary affection of those whom they instructed, caused them to use a diverse and contrary order of teaching.
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and so his drift is to shew that all vngodly and carnall professours of Christ, haue but a dead faith, which in no respect is able for to helpe or saue them.
and so his drift is to show that all ungodly and carnal professors of christ, have but a dead faith, which in no respect is able for to help or save them.
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and thereby saue vs. Saint Iames here beateth vpon this poynt, that the dead faith which is but a bare image of the right faith cannot profite a man, this shall appeare in the wordes of the Text:
and thereby save us Saint James Here beats upon this point, that the dead faith which is but a bore image of the right faith cannot profit a man, this shall appear in the words of the Text:
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Now will I come vnto the Text. What auaileth it my brethren, though a man (saith hee) hath faith, when he hath no workes, can the faith saue him? This is his proposition,
Now will I come unto the Text. What avails it my brothers, though a man (Says he) hath faith, when he hath no works, can the faith save him? This is his proposition,
nor it doth not profit him to boast and bragge, and to make profession thereof, when he hath no good workes, the reason is this, because it cannot saue him:
nor it does not profit him to boast and brag, and to make profession thereof, when he hath no good works, the reason is this, Because it cannot save him:
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and their follie, doth manifestlie bewray it selfe, when as they doe not see nor vnderstand, that it is not the purpose of the Apostle in this place, to dispute vpon this point,
and their folly, does manifestly bewray it self, when as they do not see nor understand, that it is not the purpose of the Apostle in this place, to dispute upon this point,
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but, What auaileth it though a man say, hee hath faith, and hath not workes? Whereby it is very manifest, that when Saint Iames doth attibute the name of faith vnto this dead image, hee doth it not in proper,
but, What avails it though a man say, he hath faith, and hath not works? Whereby it is very manifest, that when Saint James does attribute the name of faith unto this dead image, he does it not in proper,
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If a brother or a sister bee naked and destitute of daily foode, and one of you say vnto them, Depart in peace, warme your selues, and sill your bellies:
If a brother or a sister be naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, warm your selves, and sill your bellies:
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if euery man should serue them so, and giue them no other almes? Why doe ye not see then, that as this almes and liberalitie to the poore, which is but in faire speeches, is colde, and doth not helpe:
if every man should serve them so, and give them no other alms? Why do you not see then, that as this alms and liberality to the poor, which is but in fair Speeches, is cold, and does not help:
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and then further why doe ye not vnderstand that a thing which is weake and dead in it selfe, can by no meanes haue power to giue life and to saue? But obserue it a little better, thus the comparison standeth:
and then further why do you not understand that a thing which is weak and dead in it self, can by no means have power to give life and to save? But observe it a little better, thus the comparison Stands:
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if words onely could profite or cause it to be faith, why should not words also profit the poore man or woman which is destitute? If words onely can make a faithful man,
if words only could profit or cause it to be faith, why should not words also profit the poor man or woman which is destitute? If words only can make a faithful man,
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so far to preuaile with vs, & to haue such power in vs, as to bring forth good works? Deere brethrē, know that if it be aliue & do the former, it must needs do this:
so Far to prevail with us, & to have such power in us, as to bring forth good works? Dear brothers, know that if it be alive & do the former, it must needs do this:
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if it do not this latter, thē surely it is dead, and can doe nothing to saue vs. This is a most plaine and forcible reason to proue, that the faith of a carnall and worldly Gospeller, is but a dead shew of faith,
if it do not this latter, them surely it is dead, and can do nothing to save us This is a most plain and forcible reason to prove, that the faith of a carnal and worldly Gospeler, is but a dead show of faith,
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He sheweth here, how euerie simple man which is a true Christian may be able to deale against the greatest and most skilfull Doctor that is, to prooue that hee hath no faith if he haue not good works:
He shows Here, how every simple man which is a true Christian may be able to deal against the greatest and most skilful Doctor that is, to prove that he hath no faith if he have not good works:
for when he saith, Some man will say, it is as much, as if he had sayd, any man may say, thou hast faith, that is, thou makest thy boast that thou hast faith, shewe it by thy workes:
for when he Says, some man will say, it is as much, as if he had said, any man may say, thou hast faith, that is, thou Makest thy boast that thou hast faith, show it by thy works:
Let a man take them tardie in any foule vice, wherein they wallow, and say vnto them, ye are out of the way, ye haue not the true beleefe in God, ye are couetous, ye are a worldling, ye are a drunkard,
Let a man take them tardy in any foul vice, wherein they wallow, and say unto them, you Are out of the Way, you have not the true belief in God, you Are covetous, you Are a worldling, you Are a drunkard,
Who made you able to iudge? can you tell how I beleeue? will you take vpon you to see what is in my heart? whatsoeuer you say, I haue as good a beleefe as your selfe.
Who made you able to judge? can you tell how I believe? will you take upon you to see what is in my heart? whatsoever you say, I have as good a belief as your self.
But come to this touchstone and triall which is here giuen vs, shew thy faith by thy workes, and it shall by and by carrie vs so farre on the other side,
But come to this touchstone and trial which is Here given us, show thy faith by thy works, and it shall by and by carry us so Far on the other side,
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and make no conscience of committing all kinde of euill workes? Doe ye suppose that if the sonne of man should now come, that he should finde any great store of faith? Alas,
and make no conscience of committing all kind of evil works? Do you suppose that if the son of man should now come, that he should find any great store of faith? Alas,
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and how weake euen in the small remnant of the godlie, which doth declare how poore and slender their faith is? But wee must yet proceede further in this matter,
and how weak even in the small remnant of the godly, which does declare how poor and slender their faith is? But we must yet proceed further in this matter,
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for here you may soone bee deceiued, it is not the meaning of the Apostle when hee saith, shew me thy faith by thy workes, that a fewe scattered scrappes of good deedes among great heapes of sinfull workes,
for Here you may soon be deceived, it is not the meaning of the Apostle when he Says, show me thy faith by thy works, that a few scattered scraps of good Deeds among great heaps of sinful works,
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for it is without all controuersie, that those which seeme to bee good workes before men, are not so before GOD, in the man which is giuen ouer to commit sinne:
for it is without all controversy, that those which seem to be good works before men, Are not so before GOD, in the man which is given over to commit sin:
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Can the same tree bring forth both good fruit & euill fruite? Doth a fountaine at the same place (saith S. Iames) send foorth both sweete and bitter water? Be not deceiued (saith Saint Iohn) he that worketh righteousnesse is righteous, he that committeth sinne is of the diuell.
Can the same tree bring forth both good fruit & evil fruit? Does a fountain At the same place (Says S. James) send forth both sweet and bitter water? Be not deceived (Says Saint John) he that works righteousness is righteous, he that Committeth sin is of the Devil.
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Some man will say, doth not the most godly man that liueth commit sinne, and doeth not the good and the bad come together from him? The godly are loden with the corruptions of the flesh,
some man will say, does not the most godly man that lives commit sin, and doth not the good and the bad come together from him? The godly Are laden with the corruptions of the Flesh,
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For in this dissolute age, wherein iniquitie hath almost gotten the vpper hand, it is most necessarie that we vse this instrument which God hath put in our hands.
For in this dissolute age, wherein iniquity hath almost got the upper hand, it is most necessary that we use this Instrument which God hath put in our hands.
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but because it is most certaine, that the diuels shall not thereby bee saued, therefore it is also as manifest, that those men who haue no other beleefe,
but Because it is most certain, that the Devils shall not thereby be saved, Therefore it is also as manifest, that those men who have no other belief,
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Thou beleeuest (saith he) that there is one God, or that God is one, and so thou thinkest this a great matter, not to beleeue as the vaine Gentiles, which did thinke there were diuers gods,
Thou Believest (Says he) that there is one God, or that God is one, and so thou Thinkest this a great matter, not to believe as the vain Gentiles, which did think there were diverse God's,
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and yet haue thereby no benefite or reconciliation with GOD, for they tremble when they remember the terrible iudgement seate and the euerlasting fire which is prepared for them.
and yet have thereby no benefit or reconciliation with GOD, for they tremble when they Remember the terrible judgement seat and the everlasting fire which is prepared for them.
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The Diuels indeede doe beleeue all matters of faith to bee true, but they doe not nor can not beleeue, that they pertaine any thing at all to them, they haue no hope of mercie:
The Devils indeed do believe all matters of faith to be true, but they do not nor can not believe, that they pertain any thing At all to them, they have no hope of mercy:
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For what is the cause that the Diuels haue no hope, and the wicked men thinke they haue hope? Is it because they haue lesse faith? Nay, it is because they are more wise,
For what is the cause that the Devils have no hope, and the wicked men think they have hope? Is it Because they have less faith? Nay, it is Because they Are more wise,
and sanctifie vs by his spirite, to bring foorth the true fruites of faith, and not to haue such a dead beleefe which doeth chaunge vs, no more then the faith which the Diuelles haue, doth chaunge them.
and sanctify us by his Spirit, to bring forth the true fruits of faith, and not to have such a dead belief which doth change us, no more then the faith which the Diuelles have, does change them.
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God giue vs vnderstanding that we be not seduced, but that wee may seeke at the hands of Christ, to giue vs a faith which may differ from that which the diuels haue.
God give us understanding that we be not seduced, but that we may seek At the hands of christ, to give us a faith which may differ from that which the Devils have.
Is not that beleefe which S. Paul saith doth iustifie, wrought by the holie Ghost? Shall we bee so blasphemous as to say the Diuels are partakers of him? You may well perceiue therefore that Saint Iames doeth speake nothing against that which Saint Paul hath prooued,
Is not that belief which S. Paul Says does justify, wrought by the holy Ghost? Shall we be so blasphemous as to say the Devils Are partakers of him? You may well perceive Therefore that Saint James doth speak nothing against that which Saint Paul hath proved,
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But wilt thou vnderstand (saith hee) O thou vaine man, that the faith which is without works is dead? See how vehemently hee thundereth here against the carnall professour, calling him a vaine man,
But wilt thou understand (Says he) Oh thou vain man, that the faith which is without works is dead? See how vehemently he Thundereth Here against the carnal professor, calling him a vain man,
or plaine enough to teach thee? I will let thee see such a reason, that neither thou norall the world, shall be able for to gainsay, it is so strong and so manifest, that it will stoppe the mouthes of all the cauillers:
or plain enough to teach thee? I will let thee see such a reason, that neither thou norall the world, shall be able for to gainsay, it is so strong and so manifest, that it will stop the mouths of all the cavillers:
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yee know that Abraham was an holy man, and a right man indeede, hee was highly in fauour with God, the couenant was made with him, that in his seede all nations of the earth should be blessed:
ye know that Abraham was an holy man, and a right man indeed, he was highly in favour with God, the Covenant was made with him, that in his seed all Nations of the earth should be blessed:
for although euery one of the children of Abraham doe not attaine to the same measure and strength that their father did, yet they are like him, and haue the same beleefe.
for although every one of the children of Abraham do not attain to the same measure and strength that their father did, yet they Are like him, and have the same belief.
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do you not see, dearly beloued, the marueilous force of this reason, and that it is as cleere as the sunne? Heere is no starting hole left for a man to hide himselfe in,
do you not see, dearly Beloved, the marvelous force of this reason, and that it is as clear as the sun? Here is no starting hold left for a man to hide himself in,
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nor to creepe out at, but hee is holden fast to this, that if hee will be saued, he must so beleeue, that he declare and shew forth to the worlde by his good workes an holy life,
nor to creep out At, but he is held fast to this, that if he will be saved, he must so believe, that he declare and show forth to the world by his good works an holy life,
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But why doth he choose this one worke of Abraham before all the rest? For his life did shine with holy workes, he was mercifull to the poore, he entertained & lodged strangers, he was peaceable with all men, iust and true in all his dealings:
But why does he choose this one work of Abraham before all the rest? For his life did shine with holy works, he was merciful to the poor, he entertained & lodged Strangers, he was peaceable with all men, just and true in all his dealings:
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doubtlesse this did excell all the rest, and so farre passe them, that it may well enough be mentioned instead of them all, it did declare a wonderfull faith and loue towards God,
doubtless this did excel all the rest, and so Far pass them, that it may well enough be mentioned instead of them all, it did declare a wonderful faith and love towards God,
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he performed this promise in his old age, euen when Sara was by nature past childbearing, he had no other child by her, the promise was made in none but in him.
he performed this promise in his old age, even when Sarah was by nature passed childbearing, he had no other child by her, the promise was made in none but in him.
How great a griefe is it for a louing father to loose a sonne which hee loueth dearely, especially when hee hath no more sonnes? then how much griefe might this be, not onely to see his sonne slaine,
How great a grief is it for a loving father to lose a son which he loves dearly, especially when he hath no more Sons? then how much grief might this be, not only to see his son slain,
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and most of all that childe, in whome the couenant of eternall life was made, because Christ should come of him, who beeing dead, all hope of saluation did die with him.
and most of all that child, in whom the Covenant of Eternal life was made, Because christ should come of him, who being dead, all hope of salvation did die with him.
what say yee to Rahab the harlot, was not shee iustified by workes, did not her faith declare it selfe by good workes? Can ye take any exception against this example? Will yee not be ashamed that your faith should not be like hers? As the faith of Abrahā did vtter it selfe to the world,
what say ye to Rahab the harlot, was not she justified by works, did not her faith declare it self by good works? Can you take any exception against this Exampl? Will ye not be ashamed that your faith should not be like hers? As the faith of Abrahā did utter it self to the world,
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although shee were not of his posteritie according to the flesh, but came of one of those cursed nations, which God had commaunded the children of Israel to roote out and destroy,
although she were not of his posterity according to the Flesh, but Come of one of those cursed Nations, which God had commanded the children of Israel to root out and destroy,
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yet I say, shee was his daughter, according as Saint Paul setteth it forth in the Epistle to the Romanes, that hee should be the father not onely of them which are of the Circumcision,
yet I say, she was his daughter, according as Saint Paul sets it forth in the Epistle to the Romans, that he should be the father not only of them which Are of the Circumcision,
Then wee haue here the example of the father of all the faithfull, with the example of one of his daughters, which had been a poore harlot, what excuse remaineth,
Then we have Here the Exampl of the father of all the faithful, with the Exampl of one of his daughters, which had been a poor harlot, what excuse remains,
when we are no more like him, then (as the common saying is) an apple is like an oister? Christ our Sauiour doeth vse this reason against the Pharisies in the Gospell of Saint Iohn,
when we Are no more like him, then (as the Common saying is) an apple is like an oyster? christ our Saviour doth use this reason against the Pharisees in the Gospel of Saint John,
What would ye haue more plaine than this? Euen the verie seed and posteritie of Abraham, which tooke themselues to be the children of Abraham and the children of God,
What would you have more plain than this? Eve the very seed and posterity of Abraham, which took themselves to be the children of Abraham and the children of God,
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yet Christ Iesus telleth them plainely they are the children of the deuill, and why? Because their workes were not like the workes of Abraham, their beliefe was not like his, but it was dead.
yet christ Iesus Telleth them plainly they Are the children of the Devil, and why? Because their works were not like the works of Abraham, their belief was not like his, but it was dead.
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Shall wee not then as boldly say at this day, nay rather, doth not Christ speake as plainly as he did? and telleth vngodly men to their face, howsoeuer yee bragge of your faith, it is but dead:
Shall we not then as boldly say At this day, nay rather, does not christ speak as plainly as he did? and Telleth ungodly men to their face, howsoever ye brag of your faith, it is but dead:
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the deuill told her, yee shall not die, she beleeued him, but beleeued not God, shee thought euen as the deuill tolde her, shee should doe well enough,
the Devil told her, ye shall not die, she believed him, but believed not God, she Thought even as the Devil told her, she should do well enough,
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No, no, saith the deuill on the other side, that is not true, your faith is good enough, goe on, yee shall doe well, God hath mercie in store, yee may repent afterward.
No, no, Says the Devil on the other side, that is not true, your faith is good enough, go on, ye shall do well, God hath mercy in store, ye may Repent afterwards.
When the Apostle saith here, that Abraham was iustified by workes, and that Rahab was iustified by workes, &c. Wee must note that this word Iustified is taken diuers waies in the scriptures, which is one cause (as I noted before) why Saint Paul and Saint Iames seeme to be contrary;
When the Apostle Says Here, that Abraham was justified by works, and that Rahab was justified by works, etc. we must note that this word Justified is taken diverse ways in the Scriptures, which is one cause (as I noted before) why Saint Paul and Saint James seem to be contrary;
for being by our sinnes guiltie, and to receiue the sentence of condemnation, we are in Christ (into whose mysticall body wee are incorporate thorough faith) acquit and discharged, which is called iustification:
for being by our Sins guilty, and to receive the sentence of condemnation, we Are in christ (into whose mystical body we Are incorporate through faith) acquit and discharged, which is called justification:
If any mā will now demand how it can be prooued, that Saint Iames doth vse it in this latter sense rather then in the former? I answer, that the verie place it selfe,
If any man will now demand how it can be proved, that Saint James does use it in this latter sense rather then in the former? I answer, that the very place it self,
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for when the Apostle saith thus, Some man will say, shew me thy faith by thy workes, is it not apparant, that hee speaketh of that which is before men or declared vnto men,
for when the Apostle Says thus, some man will say, show me thy faith by thy works, is it not apparent, that he speaks of that which is before men or declared unto men,
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or an increase thereof, as wel before God as before men? I answere, that before God a man beeing iustified, to speake properly there is no increase thereof,
or an increase thereof, as well before God as before men? I answer, that before God a man being justified, to speak properly there is no increase thereof,
and therefore it may well be set downe in stead of all the rest We see here then that because by the scriptures this must needs be taken for an increase of iustification in our father Abraham, that it must necessarily be vnderstood of that iustification which is before men:
and Therefore it may well be Set down in stead of all the rest We see Here then that Because by the Scriptures this must needs be taken for an increase of justification in our father Abraham, that it must necessarily be understood of that justification which is before men:
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but my chiefe purpose is yet behinde, and that wherein wee are to be wrought vpon yet remaineth, which is a more particular application and handling of this doctrine.
but my chief purpose is yet behind, and that wherein we Are to be wrought upon yet remains, which is a more particular application and handling of this Doctrine.
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Yee will confesse these things which I haue handled to be true, as of necessitie we are forced thereunto, wee can not but graunt that the holy Ghost hath giuen a perfect touchstone:
Ye will confess these things which I have handled to be true, as of necessity we Are forced thereunto, we can not but grant that the holy Ghost hath given a perfect touchstone:
Doe ye graunt that the faith which is without workes is dead? and that it is no better then the faith of deuils? And yet will yee still suppose, that idolators, swearers, railers, adulterers, couetous worldlings,
Do you grant that the faith which is without works is dead? and that it is no better then the faith of Devils? And yet will ye still suppose, that Idolaters, swearers, railers, Adulterers, covetous worldlings,
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and griping vsurers, and such like are in good case, or continuing such, can hope for mercie? Doe yee confesse that there is but one true faith, which was the faith of Abraham and Rahab? Doe yee also acknowledge that the same faith in them did shew it selfe by good deedes? And will yee still accept it for a sufficient proofe of a good and sound testimonie of a true beleefe,
and gripping usurers, and such like Are in good case, or Continuing such, can hope for mercy? Do ye confess that there is but one true faith, which was the faith of Abraham and Rahab? Do ye also acknowledge that the same faith in them did show it self by good Deeds? And will ye still accept it for a sufficient proof of a good and found testimony of a true belief,
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when any man can say, I doe hurt no man, I liue vprightly, and pay euery man his owne, I haue alwaies beene reputed and taken for an honest man, what would ye require more of me, I liue as my neighbours doe, I trust God will hold me excused,
when any man can say, I do hurt no man, I live uprightly, and pay every man his own, I have always been reputed and taken for an honest man, what would you require more of me, I live as my neighbours do, I trust God will hold me excused,
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the second is, that they suppose themselues bound no further but to abstaine from hurting, without regard of doing the duties of loue, wherein one man is to profit and further another.
the second is, that they suppose themselves bound no further but to abstain from hurting, without regard of doing the duties of love, wherein one man is to profit and further Another.
for the same Gods sake, for the true religion, & for the Church and people of God, tooke the messengers & did hide them, to the hazard of her life and all that shee had, affirming to the king when hee sent to seeke them, that they were departed.
for the same God's sake, for the true Religion, & for the Church and people of God, took the messengers & did hide them, to the hazard of her life and all that she had, affirming to the King when he sent to seek them, that they were departed.
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Doeth not this improoue the faith of those which for the religion of GOD are so farre off from hazarding their liues and goods, that they dare not be seene when neuer so little danger doth arise? wherein are those like vnto Rahab, which will turne with euery winde? and a man can not tell what religion they be of:
Doth not this improve the faith of those which for the Religion of GOD Are so Far off from hazarding their lives and goods, that they Dare not be seen when never so little danger does arise? wherein Are those like unto Rahab, which will turn with every wind? and a man can not tell what Religion they be of:
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this thing then is most euident, that the true beleefe doth make all those that haue it, ready and willing to lose their liues and their goods for the Gospell:
this thing then is most evident, that the true belief does make all those that have it, ready and willing to loose their lives and their goods for the Gospel:
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Let vs conclude this point, wherein it is proued that they erre and are deceiued, which do not make account of keeping religion pure, of louing it before all other things,
Let us conclude this point, wherein it is proved that they err and Are deceived, which do not make account of keeping Religion pure, of loving it before all other things,
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though not in the like measure, and withall marke how farre the holy ghost doth differ in setting forth a righteous man from the common manner of worldlings,
though not in the like measure, and withal mark how Far the holy ghost does differ in setting forth a righteous man from the Common manner of worldlings,
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these are bruit beasts without vnderstanding, verie Atheistes, which will say plainly they can see no difference betweene the papists and the professours of the gospell:
these Are bruit beasts without understanding, very Atheists, which will say plainly they can see no difference between the Papists and the professors of the gospel:
they suppose (as I told ye) that men are to haue no further regard but to this, not to hurt, passing by all those duties, wherein they are to doe good vnto their brethren, not duly considering how the lawe of God doth not only bind vs to abstaine from hurting our neighbour,
they suppose (as I told you) that men Are to have no further regard but to this, not to hurt, passing by all those duties, wherein they Are to do good unto their brothers, not duly considering how the law of God does not only bind us to abstain from hurting our neighbour,
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whereas this is euidently here prooued, that such men as carrie a great shewe of vprightnes, in refraining from sundrie vices, are still without testimonie of true beleefe,
whereas this is evidently Here proved, that such men as carry a great show of uprightness, in refraining from sundry vices, Are still without testimony of true belief,
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because their holy deeds doe not appeare, for when as the holy scriptures doe testifie, that the heart is purified by faith, that those are borne againe in the new and spirituall birth, that they are new creatures,
Because their holy Deeds do not appear, for when as the holy Scriptures do testify, that the heart is purified by faith, that those Are born again in the new and spiritual birth, that they Are new creatures,
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and haue a new heart, and a right spirit, created and renued in them, it must needs be that they are prepared vnto euery good worke, they haue not only put off the olde man with his corrupt lustes,
and have a new heart, and a right Spirit, created and renewed in them, it must needs be that they Are prepared unto every good work, they have not only put off the old man with his corrupt lusts,
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There is one step yet further in this matter, I trust that as yee will confesse this, That if those doe not beleeue well which haue no good workes to shewe,
There is one step yet further in this matter, I trust that as ye will confess this, That if those do not believe well which have no good works to show,
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they looke but vnto the bodies of their brethren, and suppose they are to haue no further regard but of them, to relieue and ease the miseries of the flesh, let the soule be neuer so blind, neuer so sick, in neuer so great danger of eternall destruction, they haue no pitie of that, which doeth bewray that they see no further then this life, they haue no true loue nor pitie in them,
they look but unto the bodies of their brothers, and suppose they Are to have no further regard but of them, to relieve and ease the misery's of the Flesh, let the soul be never so blind, never so sick, in never so great danger of Eternal destruction, they have no pity of that, which doth bewray that they see no further then this life, they have no true love nor pity in them,
and not respect that which is eternall? I must therfore here againe admonish ye, that such as will haue proofe of their faith by good workes, must exercise the same as well to the soules as to the bodies of men,
and not respect that which is Eternal? I must Therefore Here again admonish you, that such as will have proof of their faith by good works, must exercise the same as well to the Souls as to the bodies of men,
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On the contrary side, hee can neuer say he hath any droppe of grace, which delighteth and sporteth himselfe, at the lewde and wanton behauiour of other men.
On the contrary side, he can never say he hath any drop of grace, which delights and sporteth himself, At the lewd and wanton behaviour of other men.
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To feed the hungrie, to clothe the naked, to visit the sicke, and those which are in bonds, to open as it were the bowels of mercie and compassion to all that are in miserie, are very excellent and glorious fruites of faith,
To feed the hungry, to cloth the naked, to visit the sick, and those which Are in bonds, to open as it were the bowels of mercy and compassion to all that Are in misery, Are very excellent and glorious fruits of faith,
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when it is full of grieuous sores and deadly wounds, to giue holesome medicines and salues vnto it, to mourne with the bowels of pitie and compassion for it.
when it is full of grievous sores and deadly wounds, to give wholesome medicines and Salves unto it, to mourn with the bowels of pity and compassion for it.
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when they see men left without instruction and when they behold the desolations and ruines of the Church, it doth pinch them euen at the heart, it causeth bitter teares to flow out of their eyes,
when they see men left without instruction and when they behold the desolations and ruins of the Church, it does pinch them even At the heart, it Causes bitter tears to flow out of their eyes,
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nor yet what that loue in the spirit is, which the Lord commendeth vnto vs. I might here stand long in particulars, to shew the crueltie of those parents, which suffer their children to be without the knowledge of God,
nor yet what that love in the Spirit is, which the Lord commends unto us I might Here stand long in particulars, to show the cruelty of those Parents, which suffer their children to be without the knowledge of God,
how dwelleth the loue of God in him? If this bee true, that the rich men of the world doe not loue GOD when they will not part with their riches, to relieue that miserable carcase of their brethren:
how dwells the love of God in him? If this be true, that the rich men of the world do not love GOD when they will not part with their riches, to relieve that miserable carcase of their brothers:
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then how much more blessed a thing is it when they are imployed to the ministring of spirituall foode, which neuer perisheth? But let vs come to those which haue the charge of soules, what is the principall good worke, which they are to shewe their faith by:
then how much more blessed a thing is it when they Are employed to the ministering of spiritual food, which never Perishes? But let us come to those which have the charge of Souls, what is the principal good work, which they Are to show their faith by:
and wherein they are to declare their loue towards Christ and his Church. Simon Ioanna louest thou me? Feede my sheepe, feede my Lambes, feede my sheepe.
and wherein they Are to declare their love towards christ and his Church. Simon Joanna love thou me? Feed my sheep, feed my Lambs, feed my sheep.
where is the faith which they boast of? is it any other then the dead faith and the faith of Diuels? Whosoeuer therefore will haue the testimonie of his faith in this calling, hee must execute the office as the Scripture bindeth him.
where is the faith which they boast of? is it any other then the dead faith and the faith of Devils? Whosoever Therefore will have the testimony of his faith in this calling, he must execute the office as the Scripture binds him.
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for if hee did them of loue towards God and his brethren, would hee not then doe that, wherein his loue to both should most of all shew it selfe? Can he loue God,
for if he did them of love towards God and his brothers, would he not then do that, wherein his love to both should most of all show it self? Can he love God,
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and not regarde to doe his will? Or can hee loue men, and not care for the saluation of their soules? O my brethren, who cannot say to such a man, Shew me thy faith by thy workes? Who will bee so blind as to thinke such are in good case?
and not regard to do his will? Or can he love men, and not care for the salvation of their Souls? O my brothers, who cannot say to such a man, Show me thy faith by thy works? Who will be so blind as to think such Are in good case?
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I will now draw towards an ende, onely by this place exhorting euery man while GOD giueth him time and abilitie, to giue himselfe to the exercise of good workes, and the seruice of God.
I will now draw towards an end, only by this place exhorting every man while GOD gives him time and ability, to give himself to the exercise of good works, and the service of God.
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but when we haue done all that we can, wee are still vnprofitable seruants, that all our good workes shall be rewarded, euen to a cup of colde water, which is giuen for his sake? Make ye bagges which neuer waxe olde,
but when we have done all that we can, we Are still unprofitable Servants, that all our good works shall be rewarded, even to a cup of cold water, which is given for his sake? Make you bags which never wax old,
how deare and precious ought the name of our God to bee vnto vs? how much ought it to delight vs to heare it magnified? how much ought wee to abhorre to see it stained and dishonoured? Is not his name honoured,
how deer and precious ought the name of our God to be unto us? how much ought it to delight us to hear it magnified? how much ought we to abhor to see it stained and dishonoured? Is not his name honoured,
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Is not Gods name dishonoured by the euil conuersation of those which professe his word? Saith not Saint Paul, The name of God is euill spoken of, through you, among the heathen? Ought not the Gospell to be deare vnto vs? Is it not in the mouth of the greatest number of worldlings,
Is not God's name dishonoured by the evil Conversation of those which profess his word? Says not Saint Paul, The name of God is evil spoken of, through you, among the heathen? Ought not the Gospel to be deer unto us? Is it not in the Mouth of the greatest number of worldlings,
when they see the euill deedes of professors? Loe, these are your Gospellers, here is their holie doctrine, these are they which hunt after Sermons, ye may see what they are,
when they see the evil Deeds of professors? Loe, these Are your Evangelists, Here is their holy Doctrine, these Are they which hunt After Sermons, you may see what they Are,
O wretches, shall not these things mooue vs to let the world see our faith and loue towards God, by our good works? Likewise, is there any greater loue which can bee shewed towards men,
O wretches, shall not these things move us to let the world see our faith and love towards God, by our good works? Likewise, is there any greater love which can be showed towards men,
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Contrariwise, what a wofull and miserable wretch is that which slaundereth and dishonoureth the holie worde by his sinfull life, which driueth other from it,
Contrariwise, what a woeful and miserable wretch is that which Slandereth and Dishonors the holy word by his sinful life, which Driveth other from it,
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The Lord plant these things in our hearts, and giue vs grace to continue in all goodnesse to our liues ende, to his glorie, and our eternall comfort. Amen. FINIS.
The Lord plant these things in our hearts, and give us grace to continue in all Goodness to our lives end, to his glory, and our Eternal Comfort. Amen. FINIS.
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A Sermon on the third Chapter of Saint James. The Text. vers. 1, 2, 3, &c. 1 Be not many masters, my brethren, knowing that wee shall receiue the greater condemnation.
A Sermon on the third Chapter of Saint James. The Text. vers. 1, 2, 3, etc. 1 Be not many Masters, my brothers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
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yet are they turned about with a very small rudder, whither soeuer the gouernour listeth. 5 Euen so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth of great things.
yet Are they turned about with a very small rudder, whither soever the governor lists. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts of great things.
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THis portion of holie Scripture, beloued in the Lord, containeth in it two things. The one of them is a precept against rigorous iudging of our brethren:
THis portion of holy Scripture, Beloved in the Lord, Containeth in it two things. The one of them is a precept against rigorous judging of our brothers:
The hainousnesse of the offences committed in the other is manifest by the verie speeches of the Apostle, by which he setteth foorth the poison of the tongue.
The heinousness of the offences committed in the other is manifest by the very Speeches of the Apostle, by which he sets forth the poison of the tongue.
for that is requisite also vnlesse we will deceiue our selues, as hee speaketh in the first chapter, touching such as be hearers of the word onlie, and not doers.
for that is requisite also unless we will deceive our selves, as he speaks in the First chapter, touching such as be hearers of the word only, and not doers.
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for he shall be euen forced to thinke that there is scarce any true religion to be found among men, seeing there be so few which are not rigorous Iudges;
for he shall be even forced to think that there is scarce any true Religion to be found among men, seeing there be so few which Are not rigorous Judges;
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The second is a threatening of terrible vengeance, if we do not eschewe that vice, which is in these words, Knowing that wee shall receiue the greater condemnation.
The second is a threatening of terrible vengeance, if we do not eschew that vice, which is in these words, Knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
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and especiallie because he saith, be not many masters: for in that he saith, be not many, it seemeth that he alloweth the Mastership which hee heere speaketh of, in some few:
and especially Because he Says, be not many Masters: for in that he Says, be not many, it seems that he alloweth the Mastership which he Here speaks of, in Some few:
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otherwise, whie doth he not say (if he speake of a thing, which is simplie a vice in it selfe) My brethren, let no man be a master? And so they take it, that he reprooueth that great vice,
otherwise, why does he not say (if he speak of a thing, which is simply a vice in it self) My brothers, let no man be a master? And so they take it, that he Reproveth that great vice,
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as that hee willeth vs that manie should not enter into the publike office of Doctors, seeing God giueth gifts but to a few, to be able to discharge it well.
as that he wills us that many should not enter into the public office of Doctors, seeing God gives Gifts but to a few, to be able to discharge it well.
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But indeede hee doth not heere deale with that publike mastership, but with a vice wherein each man taketh vpon him to be a seuere censurer, a iudge and a condemner of others,
But indeed he does not Here deal with that public mastership, but with a vice wherein each man Takes upon him to be a severe censurer, a judge and a condemner of Others,
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If it shall be obiected, that then the holie Apostle might more plainlie haue said, Let no man be a master, seeing no man may be a seuere and rigorous condemner of others:
If it shall be objected, that then the holy Apostle might more plainly have said, Let no man be a master, seeing no man may be a severe and rigorous condemner of Others:
And so heere when he saith, Be not manie masters, hee both noteth the vice to be common, reprooueth it that there be many seuere and rigorous condemners of their brethren.
And so Here when he Says, Be not many Masters, he both notes the vice to be Common, Reproveth it that there be many severe and rigorous condemners of their brothers.
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not (by saying, many ) allowing it in any one, for it is the fault which our Sauiour forbiddeth, Matth. 7. vers. 1.2. Men are naturallie giuen to be sharp sighted and curious about other mens faultes:
not (by saying, many) allowing it in any one, for it is the fault which our Saviour forbiddeth, Matthew 7. vers. 1.2. Men Are naturally given to be sharp sighted and curious about other men's Faults:
If a man do not please them, and as it were euen fit their humour in euerie small quillitie, all that he doth, be he neuer so excellent, is with them nothing worth.
If a man do not please them, and as it were even fit their humour in every small quillitie, all that he does, be he never so excellent, is with them nothing worth.
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and with that spirit of meeknes which the Apostle requireth, Galath. 6. ver. 1. The reason of both these doth appeare in the wordes following in the third branch, For in many thinges wee sin all.
and with that Spirit of meekness which the Apostle requires, Galatians. 6. ver. 1. The reason of both these does appear in the words following in the third branch, For in many things we sin all.
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For first it followeth vpon their owne iudgement which they giue so rigorouslie against their brethren, that the iudgement of God is iust against them, hauing the same faults or as great,
For First it follows upon their own judgement which they give so rigorously against their brothers, that the judgement of God is just against them, having the same Faults or as great,
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and beholdest not the beame that is in thine own ete? Mat. 7. This being the state of rigorous carpers at the faults of others, that small things amisse they espie in their brethren,
and Beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eat? Mathew 7. This being the state of rigorous carpers At the Faults of Others, that small things amiss they espy in their brothers,
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shall not the iudgement of God be iust and seuere against them? About this matter S. Paul reasoneth thus, Thou art therfore inexcusable O man, whosoeuer thou art, that iudgest another,
shall not the judgement of God be just and severe against them? About this matter S. Paul reasoneth thus, Thou art Therefore inexcusable Oh man, whosoever thou art, that Judges Another,
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for such and such sinnes which they commit, then how shall I escape the iudgment of the most iust and righteous God, seeing I am also guiltie? Wee shall somtimes heare some that professe the gospel, sweare some small oth, a fault indeed to be condemned, and a fault ouer common:
for such and such Sins which they commit, then how shall I escape the judgement of the most just and righteous God, seeing I am also guilty? we shall sometimes hear Some that profess the gospel, swear Some small oath, a fault indeed to be condemned, and a fault over Common:
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thē how shal such foule and lothsome sins in the iudgers escape the sentence of God? now thē as this proueth that he which is a rigorous iudge against his brother, cannot escape the seuerity of gods iudgment,
them how shall such foul and loathsome Sins in the judgers escape the sentence of God? now them as this Proves that he which is a rigorous judge against his brother, cannot escape the severity of God's judgement,
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because he is also guiltie in the things for which hee condēneth another, so may it also mitigate our seueritie, it may moue vs vnto a moderation in our sentence which we are so ready to giue of others, when we see them slip.
Because he is also guilty in the things for which he Condemneth Another, so may it also mitigate our severity, it may move us unto a moderation in our sentence which we Are so ready to give of Others, when we see them slip.
And shall I not then when I see my brethren in the same case be fauourable towardes them? would I find mercie at the handes of God? or would I haue men charitable towardes mee? And yet without mercie, charitie,
And shall I not then when I see my brothers in the same case be favourable towards them? would I find mercy At the hands of God? or would I have men charitable towards me? And yet without mercy, charity,
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or compassion I iudge them rigorouslie, being but in the same estate and condition that I my selfe am in? Iudge in your selues brethren, is it not equall,
or compassion I judge them rigorously, being but in the same estate and condition that I my self am in? Judge in your selves brothers, is it not equal,
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when as in many things we sinne all, that if we would haue mercie and compassion shewed towards vs, that we should then lay aside rigour and shew mercie and compassion towardes our brethren which are weake and fraile,
when as in many things we sin all, that if we would have mercy and compassion showed towards us, that we should then lay aside rigour and show mercy and compassion towards our brothers which Are weak and frail,
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but thou shalt plainlie rebuke thy neighbour, and suffer him not to sinne, Leuit. 19. vers. 17. And our Sauiour Christ when he saith, Iudge not, doeth not will vs that we should not admonish and reprooue our brethren for their faultes. so wee doe it rightlie. For hee doeth not say.
but thou shalt plainly rebuke thy neighbour, and suffer him not to sin, Levites 19. vers. 17. And our Saviour christ when he Says, Judge not, doth not will us that we should not admonish and reprove our brothers for their Faults. so we do it rightly. For he doth not say.
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What hast thou to doe with the moate that is in thy brothers eie, or why medlest thou with the faultes of others? but cast first the beame out of thine owne eie,
What hast thou to do with the moat that is in thy Brother's eye, or why medlest thou with the Faults of Others? but cast First the beam out of thine own eye,
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For shall we be fit to teach others that teach not our selues? What good minde can it come from? Can a man be rightlie carefull that another should bee godlie and saued,
For shall we be fit to teach Others that teach not our selves? What good mind can it come from? Can a man be rightly careful that Another should be godly and saved,
and not care for godlinesse and saluation in himselfe? Can hee pitie the soules of other men, which pitieth not his own? Againe, what a rebuking is that,
and not care for godliness and salvation in himself? Can he pity the Souls of other men, which Pitieth not his own? Again, what a rebuking is that,
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when hee is so seuere and rigorous against others small offences, and spareth his owne great sinnes? Wherfore wee may perceiue a great difference betweene that Christian and charitable admonishing & rebuking which the Scripture commandeth, and that rigorous iudging which it forbiddeth.
when he is so severe and rigorous against Others small offences, and spares his own great Sins? Wherefore we may perceive a great difference between that Christian and charitable admonishing & rebuking which the Scripture commands, and that rigorous judging which it forbiddeth.
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For touching the one, hee that is trulie reformed feeling the grace, the mercie and the loue of God, he is moued with mercie and compassion towards others,
For touching the one, he that is truly reformed feeling the grace, the mercy and the love of God, he is moved with mercy and compassion towards Others,
Who can say that such a reproouing is to be misliked? Nay, we are all of vs to thank God highlie when hee giueth vs such a friend as will so put vs in mind of our dutie:
Who can say that such a reproving is to be misliked? Nay, we Are all of us to thank God highly when he gives us such a friend as will so put us in mind of our duty:
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and taught wherein they haue erred, so they see that there come profit vnto them or gaine thereby And shall we not be as willing to haue that tolde vs, which may benefit our soules? But now for those masters which S. Iames speaketh of, their doing is nothing like.
and taught wherein they have erred, so they see that there come profit unto them or gain thereby And shall we not be as willing to have that told us, which may benefit our Souls? But now for those Masters which S. James speaks of, their doing is nothing like.
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and take vpon them a mastership, so seuerely to iudge, euen because they can espie faultes? Maruell not, beloued, that the scripture doth so thunder against this kind of people: for their doing is abominable.
and take upon them a mastership, so severely to judge, even Because they can espy Faults? Marvel not, Beloved, that the scripture does so thunder against this kind of people: for their doing is abominable.
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True it is, that a wise man, when any of these masters spreadeth reports of his faults (if anie frailties or imperfections doe breake from him) or when they vpbraid him with the same to his face, is to make his profite thereby,
True it is, that a wise man, when any of these Masters spreadeth reports of his Faults (if any frailties or imperfections do break from him) or when they upbraid him with the same to his face, is to make his profit thereby,
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or at the least are ouer fauorable and will not deale plainelie with vs. Yea and it causeth vs also to bee somewhat the more circumspect and warie in our doinges,
or At the least Are over favourable and will not deal plainly with us Yea and it Causes us also to be somewhat the more circumspect and wary in our doings,
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Where also, least it might seem strange that so infinit euil shuld proceed from so small a thing, he vseth a similitude from a spark of fire, frō which a great matter is set on flame.
Where also, lest it might seem strange that so infinite evil should proceed from so small a thing, he uses a similitude from a spark of fire, from which a great matter is Set on flame.
Further hee sheweth by the cōparison of the nature of ye most wild & cruel things, what an horrible vnrulie euill the tongue is, doing that which is monstrous & as it were against al course of nature.
Further he shows by the comparison of the nature of the most wild & cruel things, what an horrible unruly evil the tongue is, doing that which is monstrous & as it were against all course of nature.
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In this proposition, which is, as they say, hypotheticall, hee sheweth that he which is able to rule and doth rule, his tongue so that he doth not offend with it, he is perfect,
In this proposition, which is, as they say, hypothetical, he shows that he which is able to Rule and does Rule, his tongue so that he does not offend with it, he is perfect,
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But doth not the Apostle put a case here which neuer falleth out? Is there anie man perfect, which sinneth not? It is out of doubt, that if Saint Iames doe meane by a perfect man, such an one as hath no sinne in him, that then hee putteth a case that is neuer founde:
But does not the Apostle put a case Here which never falls out? Is there any man perfect, which Sinneth not? It is out of doubt, that if Saint James do mean by a perfect man, such an one as hath no sin in him, that then he putteth a case that is never found:
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and ripe knowledge of God, as 1. Cor. 2.6. We speake wisdome, saith S. Paule, among those which are perfect. And Phil. 3.15. As many as are perfect, let vs thinke his.
and ripe knowledge of God, as 1. Cor. 2.6. We speak Wisdom, Says S. Paul, among those which Are perfect. And Philip 3.15. As many as Are perfect, let us think his.
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A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth foorth good thinges: and an euill man out of the euill treasure bringeth forth euill things. Matt. 12.34.35. The tongue is the speciall instrument to vtter euerie thing which is in the heart.
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. Matt. 12.34.35. The tongue is the special Instrument to utter every thing which is in the heart.
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Let no man stand vpon this and say, words are but winde, it is no great matter what a mans wordes bee, there is no harme done, it is but communication.
Let no man stand upon this and say, words Are but wind, it is no great matter what a men words be, there is no harm done, it is but communication.
This is an ignorant speech, for the wordes are of such waight, that our Sauiour saith, Of euerie idle word you shall gine a reckoning at the day of iudgment.
This is an ignorant speech, for the words Are of such weight, that our Saviour Says, Of every idle word you shall Gine a reckoning At the day of judgement.
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yet I mean no hurt, my heart is good? Alas what an imagination is that? Is not the tongue the opener of that which lay hid in the heart? Euen as a man beholdeth his face in a glasse,
yet I mean no hurt, my heart is good? Alas what an imagination is that? Is not the tongue the opener of that which lay hid in the heart? Eve as a man beholdeth his face in a glass,
A ship is a great thing, and often driuen of fierce winds vpon the seas: and yet the gouernour with the little rudder turneth them about which way he wil.
A ship is a great thing, and often driven of fierce winds upon the Seas: and yet the governor with the little rudder turns them about which Way he will.
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But what bee those great matters which it doth so well? To speake brieflie, it bringeth forth all the good treasures of the hart, as our Sauiour hath said.
But what be those great matters which it does so well? To speak briefly, it brings forth all the good treasures of the heart, as our Saviour hath said.
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Yea infinite are the benefites which the tongue rightlie ordered doth bring vnto men. Let no corrupt communication (saith Saint Paule) proceed out of your mouthes:
Yea infinite Are the benefits which the tongue rightly ordered does bring unto men. Let no corrupt communication (Says Saint Paul) proceed out of your mouths:
And also hee saith, Let your speech be alwayes gracious and poudered with salt, that ye may know how to answer euery man, Coloss. 4.6. Beloved when wee consider well of these thinges, it teacheth vs how farre off we be from perfection.
And also he Says, Let your speech be always gracious and powdered with salt, that you may know how to answer every man, Coloss. 4.6. beloved when we Consider well of these things, it Teaches us how Far off we be from perfection.
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What shall speak of our wants in this point? If we did wel & throughly behold & discern thē, this one thing wold manifest vnto vs, that in manie things we sin al:
What shall speak of our Wants in this point? If we did well & thoroughly behold & discern them, this one thing would manifest unto us, that in many things we sin all:
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What a marueilous saying is this? Is the tongue so small a member, and yet containeth in it such a depth and such a gulfe of all wickednes? A world is a great thing, it is the vniuersalitie of all creatures,
What a marvelous saying is this? Is the tongue so small a member, and yet Containeth in it such a depth and such a gulf of all wickedness? A world is a great thing, it is the universality of all creatures,
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and by this the holy Apostle doeth expresse the wickednesse of the tongue: as if he should say, the generalitie of all euill and wickednesse is the tongue.
and by this the holy Apostle doth express the wickedness of the tongue: as if he should say, the generality of all evil and wickedness is the tongue.
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What euill, what mischiefe, what wickednesse, what treacheries and lies come not from the tongue? And marke how hee saith, that the tongue is so placed or set among our members, that it defileth the whole bodie.
What evil, what mischief, what wickedness, what Treacheries and lies come not from the tongue? And mark how he Says, that the tongue is so placed or Set among our members, that it Defileth the Whole body.
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The whole course of nature may verie well be taken for the whole world, as if he should say, The tongue euen like a firebrand setteth the whole world on fire:
The Whole course of nature may very well be taken for the Whole world, as if he should say, The tongue even like a firebrand sets the Whole world on fire:
It is (saith hee) it selfe set on fire of hell. Then is the tongue not onely fire, but most pestilent and hellish or deuilish fire. Hell enflameth the tongue:
It is (Says he) it self Set on fire of hell. Then is the tongue not only fire, but most pestilent and hellish or devilish fire. Hell inflameth the tongue:
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for as the holy ghost inspiring and sanctifying the heart of a good or godly man, filleth it with all precious and heauenly treasures, which then the tongue bringeth foorth to the praise and glorie of God,
for as the holy ghost inspiring and sanctifying the heart of a good or godly man, fills it with all precious and heavenly treasures, which then the tongue brings forth to the praise and glory of God,
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That tongue which hath beene giuen to be the chiefe instrument in the bodie of man for to magnifie the praise and honour of the Lorde, and to benefit men:
That tongue which hath been given to be the chief Instrument in the body of man for to magnify the praise and honour of the Lord, and to benefit men:
now where faith is not, hee fixeth those dartes in the heart of man, and so when the heart is filled with that hellish fire, the tongue presently receiueth it,
now where faith is not, he fixeth those darts in the heart of man, and so when the heart is filled with that hellish fire, the tongue presently receiveth it,
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Shall I take vpon me to number the starres, or to measure the sandes of the sea? If not, what should I take vpon me to enter into all particulars in this matter? There is nothing which the fiends of hell doe suggest into the wicked heartes of men,
Shall I take upon me to number the Stars, or to measure the sands of the sea? If not, what should I take upon me to enter into all particulars in this matter? There is nothing which the fiends of hell do suggest into the wicked hearts of men,
Is not this a wonderfull thing? will men beleeue that this little member should haue such a nature in it, that no man can rule it? Maruaile not at this, the cause is euident,
Is not this a wonderful thing? will men believe that this little member should have such a nature in it, that no man can Rule it? Marvel not At this, the cause is evident,
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and serpentes, and dragons, but the deuils goe beyond them all, there is no comparison, hell can not bee matched, that fire can not bee quenched, there is no taming of those things.
and Serpents, and dragons, but the Devils go beyond them all, there is no comparison, hell can not be matched, that fire can not be quenched, there is no taming of those things.
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but his tongue hath beene vntamed, set on fire of hell, and so a firebrand to set the worlde on fire? The tongues of the Prophets, the tongues of the Apostles, the tongues of the martyrs and holy men haue vttered the heauenly trueth to the praise of God,
but his tongue hath been untamed, Set on fire of hell, and so a firebrand to Set the world on fire? The tongues of the prophets, the tongues of the Apostles, the tongues of the Martyrs and holy men have uttered the heavenly truth to the praise of God,
For to what end and purpose should a man goe about to doe that which is aboue his power? I say it is not the purpose of the holy Apostle so to perswade,
For to what end and purpose should a man go about to do that which is above his power? I say it is not the purpose of the holy Apostle so to persuade,
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And seeing there is helpe in God, how can we be excused, if we doe not flie vnto him? The thing is most horrible, wee ought to abhorre it that wee should carrie in our mouth the fire of hell and the nature of the deuill.
And seeing there is help in God, how can we be excused, if we do not fly unto him? The thing is most horrible, we ought to abhor it that we should carry in our Mouth the fire of hell and the nature of the Devil.
Shall wee not thirst for those heauenly and pure waters of the holy ghost, which shall extinguish such hellish fire? O beloued, it is the mind and purpose of the Apostle when he sheweth vs these things, to stir vs vp to seeke more earnestly vnto God,
Shall we not thirst for those heavenly and pure waters of the holy ghost, which shall extinguish such hellish fire? O Beloved, it is the mind and purpose of the Apostle when he shows us these things, to stir us up to seek more earnestly unto God,
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What a loathsome thing ought it to be to the minde of euery man to haue his mouth full of the fire of hell euer and anon for to cast abroad? wee holde it a verie rare and most strange and monstrous thing,
What a loathsome thing ought it to be to the mind of every man to have his Mouth full of the fire of hell ever and anon for to cast abroad? we hold it a very rare and most strange and monstrous thing,
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alas, shall wee not seeke helpe for this? O beloued, be not deceiued to thinke that the speeches of the Apostle are more vehement then the matter requireth.
alas, shall we not seek help for this? O Beloved, be not deceived to think that the Speeches of the Apostle Are more vehement then the matter requires.
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You know what is written in other places, Their mouth is full of cursing and bitternes, the poison of Aspes is vnder their lippes, their throate is an open sepulchre, they flatter vvith their tongues.
You know what is written in other places, Their Mouth is full of cursing and bitterness, the poison of Asps is under their lips, their throat is an open Sepulchre, they flatter with their tongues.
If wee were throughly perswaded thereof, would it not euen force vs to seek vnto the Lord to haue such poison remoued? Would we like well to continue stil as venemous serpents? Could wee thinke well of this that the diuell should fire our tongues with the fire of hell? Or that hee should vse our tongues as his instruments to set all in a broile? God bee mercifull vnto vs,
If we were thoroughly persuaded thereof, would it not even force us to seek unto the Lord to have such poison removed? Would we like well to continue still as venomous Serpents? Could we think well of this that the Devil should fire our tongues with the fire of hell? Or that he should use our tongues as his Instruments to Set all in a broil? God be merciful unto us,
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And if wee cannot in that worke beholde his glorie and praise him, how shall wee doe it in other things? If any shall obiect, that the image of GOD was broken downe in man through the fall of our first parents:
And if we cannot in that work behold his glory and praise him, how shall we do it in other things? If any shall Object, that the image of GOD was broken down in man through the fallen of our First Parents:
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If a man would (as I may saye) defile his mouth, and the eares of those that shoulde heare it, hee might vtter so many of their vsuall curses and execrations as woulde make and fill a pretie booke.
If a man would (as I may say) defile his Mouth, and the ears of those that should hear it, he might utter so many of their usual curses and execrations as would make and fill a pretty book.
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And let but two men fall out or two women, which haue not learned the true seare of GOD, doe but marke the bitter poyson of the wordes which will come from them:
And let but two men fallen out or two women, which have not learned the true sear of GOD, do but mark the bitter poison of the words which will come from them:
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What reuilings will each giue vnto the other? what wordes of disdaine, contempt, and reproach? How base will each of them set forth the other for to bee? What is it almost that can bee deuised which is base, vile and loathsome,
What revilings will each give unto the other? what words of disdain, contempt, and reproach? How base will each of them Set forth the other for to be? What is it almost that can be devised which is base, vile and loathsome,
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but the one will tearme the other by it? And with what vehemencie is it vsed to bee done? There is no more regard of the image and glorie of God in each of them,
but the one will term the other by it? And with what vehemency is it used to be done? There is no more regard of the image and glory of God in each of them,
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What a poyson is this? what a vile wickednesse proceedeth from the tongue? Saint Iames sheweth that it doth as a monstrous thing peruert the order and course of nature:
What a poison is this? what a vile wickedness Proceedeth from the tongue? Saint James shows that it does as a monstrous thing pervert the order and course of nature:
Doth a fountaine (saith hee) send foorth at one place sweete water and bitter? Can the figge-tree, my brethren, bring foorth oliues, either a vine figges? so can no fountaine make both salt water and sweete.
Does a fountain (Says he) send forth At one place sweet water and bitter? Can the Fig tree, my brothers, bring forth Olive, either a vine figs? so can no fountain make both salt water and sweet.
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If it be against the course of nature that such things should bee, then doth it follow that some part of the words which come from the mouth are as sweete water,
If it be against the course of nature that such things should be, then does it follow that Some part of the words which come from the Mouth Are as sweet water,
Herevpon then it followeth, that the other part which seemed to bee very sweete water, that is, their blessing and praising of God, is also very bitter.
Hereupon then it follows, that the other part which seemed to be very sweet water, that is, their blessing and praising of God, is also very bitter.
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But how can their blessing of GOD bee bitter? how can that bee poyson? Is not the blessing and praising of God, a most precious and a most excellent thing? Doth S. Iames set that with the deadly poyson of the tongue? I answere, that the blessing, the praising and the honouring of God, is of all other things the most excellent and precious, when it is rightly done:
But how can their blessing of GOD be bitter? how can that be poison? Is not the blessing and praising of God, a most precious and a most excellent thing? Does S. James Set that with the deadly poison of the tongue? I answer, that the blessing, the praising and the honouring of God, is of all other things the most excellent and precious, when it is rightly done:
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And the diuell in the maide that vttered this saying touching Paul and his companions, These be the seruants of the most high God, which shewe vnto vs the way of saluation, displeased Paul.
And the Devil in the maid that uttered this saying touching Paul and his Sodales, These be the Servants of the most high God, which show unto us the Way of salvation, displeased Paul.
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First if they did sincerely and from the heart blesse God in deede, how could they curse the image of God in men? Secondly, it is vnpossible in the course of nature, that sweete water and bitter should come out of one fountaine,
First if they did sincerely and from the heart bless God in deed, how could they curse the image of God in men? Secondly, it is unpossible in the course of nature, that sweet water and bitter should come out of one fountain,
They speake all manner of vncleane words, and out at their mouth commeth forth as it were the stinking mind of a most filthie puddle, or of a rotten dunghill:
They speak all manner of unclean words, and out At their Mouth comes forth as it were the stinking mind of a most filthy puddle, or of a rotten dunghill:
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And then with the same tongue so polluted, and in that vncleane vessell of their mouth, they will bring and offer vp those sweete odors of the praise of God.
And then with the same tongue so polluted, and in that unclean vessel of their Mouth, they will bring and offer up those sweet odours of the praise of God.
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yea to giue them such phrases of speech as may expresse their bad estate (as wee shall finde the holy Scripture doth) yet spare the image of God in them,
yea to give them such phrases of speech as may express their bad estate (as we shall find the holy Scripture does) yet spare the image of God in them,
A Sermon preached at Pauls Crosse the thirtie day of March. 1591. PSALME. 133. Behold how good and how, &c. THe holie Prophet, King Dauid was the composer and writer of this Psalme, as the title thereof doth expresly mention.
A Sermon preached At Paul's Cross the thirtie day of March. 1591. PSALM. 133. Behold how good and how, etc. THe holy Prophet, King David was the composer and writer of this Psalm, as the title thereof does expressly mention.
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For proofe hereof wee reade, 1. Chro. 17. vers. 17. where Dauid speaking vnto God, saith, thou hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, vsing the same word that is here.
For proof hereof we read, 1. Chro 17. vers. 17. where David speaking unto God, Says, thou hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, using the same word that is Here.
So then, if wee consider the phrase of the Hebrew tongue, which to expresie the superlatiue degree, vseth the plurall number, a song of degrees, that is, a song of excellencies,
So then, if we Consider the phrase of the Hebrew tongue, which to expresie the superlative degree, uses the plural number, a song of Degrees, that is, a song of excellencies,
The holy ghost in giuing this title, doth, as it were, set a marke in the forehead of the Psalme, to giue notice vnto vs, that there is a treasure of most excellent doctrine,
The holy ghost in giving this title, does, as it were, Set a mark in the forehead of the Psalm, to give notice unto us, that there is a treasure of most excellent Doctrine,
The brethren (which he speaketh of and which are to keepe this holy agreement) are all the faithfull children of the Church, fellow members of Christs mysticall body,
The brothers (which he speaks of and which Are to keep this holy agreement) Are all the faithful children of the Church, fellow members of Christ mystical body,
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The vertue it selfe which is here commended, is that same which Saint Paul doth so earnestly exhort and perswade all Christian men vnto, to keepe the vnity of the spirite, in the bond of peace, Ephes. 4. vers. 3. The Primitiue Church is commended for the practise thereof, in which wee haue a liuely example set before vs:
The virtue it self which is Here commended, is that same which Saint Paul does so earnestly exhort and persuade all Christian men unto, to keep the unity of the Spirit, in the bound of peace, Ephesians 4. vers. 3. The Primitive Church is commended for the practice thereof, in which we have a lively Exampl Set before us:
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The commendation and praise by which the holie Ghost setteth foorth the excellent worthines of this vertue, is vnder two Epithites, which are these, good and comelie.
The commendation and praise by which the holy Ghost sets forth the excellent worthiness of this virtue, is under two Epithets, which Are these, good and comely.
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For their former experience in the daies of King Saul, when he persecuted Dauid which had done none euill, the worshippe of God was neglected, good men were oppressed, euill men flourished, with much griese of minde vnto many,
For their former experience in the days of King Saul, when he persecuted David which had done none evil, the worship of God was neglected, good men were oppressed, evil men flourished, with much griese of mind unto many,
for there was bloudie warre and long time continued among the Tribes: 2. Sam. 2. and 3 Brethren with deadly hatred and enmitie pursuing their brethren, seeking the bloud each of other.
for there was bloody war and long time continued among the Tribes: 2. Sam. 2. and 3 Brothers with deadly hatred and enmity pursuing their brothers, seeking the blood each of other.
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Then there grew a reconciliation of Tribe vnto Tribe, and they which were before rent asunder, became againe one body, brethren imbraced each other with loue, the bitter hatred before among them was cut downe and extinguished.
Then there grew a reconciliation of Tribe unto Tribe, and they which were before rend asunder, became again one body, brothers embraced each other with love, the bitter hatred before among them was Cut down and extinguished.
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The worship of God was now set vp, the blessings of GOD were powred downe from heauen vpon them in great plentie, the whole land did reioyce with ioy and gladnes:
The worship of God was now Set up, the blessings of GOD were poured down from heaven upon them in great plenty, the Whole land did rejoice with joy and gladness:
and how Aaron & his sons should bee annointed therewith vnto the Priests office, in Exod. 30. Then further we are taught in the Scriptures, that Aaron was a figure of Christ,
and how Aaron & his Sons should be anointed therewith unto the Priests office, in Exod 30. Then further we Are taught in the Scriptures, that Aaron was a figure of christ,
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and that this annointing of his with that precious sweete oyntment, did represent the spirituall and heauenly annoynting of Christ Iesus with the holie Ghost, whose graces distill from him the head, vpon euery part of his mysticall bodie, which is the Church.
and that this anointing of his with that precious sweet ointment, did represent the spiritual and heavenly anointing of christ Iesus with the holy Ghost, whose graces distil from him the head, upon every part of his mystical body, which is the Church.
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Of him it is sayd, The spirit of the Lord is vpon me, because he hath annoynted me, &c. Luke 4. vers. 18. Marke further then wherein the comparison holdeth.
Of him it is said, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he hath anointed me, etc. Lycia 4. vers. 18. Mark further then wherein the comparison holds.
Also in that it descendeth vpon his beard, and so downeward vpon all parts euen to the skirts of his clothing, it resembleth the graces of the holie Ghost flowing downe from the Lord Iesus Christ, vpon all the members of his bodie knit together in an holie vnitie.
Also in that it Descendeth upon his beard, and so downward upon all parts even to the skirts of his clothing, it resembles the graces of the holy Ghost flowing down from the Lord Iesus christ, upon all the members of his body knit together in an holy unity.
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For where they are ioyned in this spirituall vnitie, looke what graces soeuer God from his sonne Christ doth powre vpon the highest members, (that is, vpon Princes and Pastors) they distill also vpon the other parts and members,
For where they Are joined in this spiritual unity, look what graces soever God from his son christ does pour upon the highest members, (that is, upon Princes and Pastors) they distil also upon the other parts and members,
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That which was separate from the head, from the bodie, and from the garments of Aaron, receiued no drop of that precious oyntment, which descended from the head to a bodie vnited,
That which was separate from the head, from the body, and from the garments of Aaron, received no drop of that precious ointment, which descended from the head to a body united,
the waters which fall vpon the high mountaine distill into the valleies, but into those valleies which are ioyned thereunto at the foote thereof, and make them plentiously fruitfull:
the waters which fallen upon the high mountain distil into the valleys, but into those valleys which Are joined thereunto At the foot thereof, and make them plenteously fruitful:
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for he saith (there) that is to say, vpon those which dwell together in this holy vnitie, the Lord hath commaunded the blessing, and life for euermore.
for he Says (there) that is to say, upon those which dwell together in this holy unity, the Lord hath commanded the blessing, and life for evermore.
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Now wee see the praise it selfe of vnitie and concorde heere set foorth vnto vs, it remaineth, that wee consider to what ende and purpose the holie Ghost giueth this great commendation.
Now we see the praise it self of unity and concord Here Set forth unto us, it remains, that we Consider to what end and purpose the holy Ghost gives this great commendation.
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But the greatest blessing of all is, that by her gouernment he hath deliuered vs from the bondage of Pharaoh, from the heauie yoke of Antichrist, out of Idolatrie and blindnes,
But the greatest blessing of all is, that by her government he hath Delivered us from the bondage of Pharaoh, from the heavy yoke of Antichrist, out of Idolatry and blindness,
and that not onely against Papists and other enemies of the holy religion, but euen amongst brethren, which professe the same holy doctrine and faith of our Lord Iesus Christ.
and that not only against Papists and other enemies of the holy Religion, but even among brothers, which profess the same holy Doctrine and faith of our Lord Iesus christ.
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To make this more apparant, if I should stand to rippe vp, and to lay open all the euils which haue alreadie come vpon vs by the discord of brethren, it would be a long and tedious labour.
To make this more apparent, if I should stand to rip up, and to lay open all the evils which have already come upon us by the discord of brothers, it would be a long and tedious labour.
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I will therefore onely note some of the chiefe and most generall, that beholding as it were our most grieuous wounds, wee may seeke to haue them salued and cured if it may please God.
I will Therefore only note Some of the chief and most general, that beholding as it were our most grievous wounds, we may seek to have them salved and cured if it may please God.
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that the aduerse part (against which they should wholly togither bend their forces) will say, wee shall not need to doe much, we shall easily preuaile,
that the adverse part (against which they should wholly together bend their forces) will say, we shall not need to do much, we shall Easily prevail,
and so doubtlesse, except the Lorde in great mercy turne it away (such is the nature of contention when it groweth sharpe) that the end among vs also will be most grieuous.
and so doubtless, except the Lord in great mercy turn it away (such is the nature of contention when it grows sharp) that the end among us also will be most grievous.
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What pitie this ought to mooue, and how much the sight of it should vexe and grieue vs, the doctrine of our Sauiour Christ vttered by him selfe and by his Apostles doth euery where shew:
What pity this ought to move, and how much the sighed of it should vex and grieve us, the Doctrine of our Saviour christ uttered by him self and by his Apostles does every where show:
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And so by this meanes the ministers of the Gospell, the messengers of Christ, which should be had in precious account and estimation for their workes sake,
And so by this means the Ministers of the Gospel, the messengers of christ, which should be had in precious account and estimation for their works sake,
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This euill goeth deepe, and if we consider well of it togither with the former which I haue mentioned, yee shall see that vpon our owne experience we may say, indeed behold how euill and how vncomely a thing it is,
This evil Goes deep, and if we Consider well of it together with the former which I have mentioned, ye shall see that upon our own experience we may say, indeed behold how evil and how uncomely a thing it is,
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These euils do highly displease Almighty God, and if they be continued in without redresse, who is able to shewe the punishments and calamities which in time will ensue and come vpon vs in this land? The contempt of the Gospell,
These evils do highly displease Almighty God, and if they be continued in without redress, who is able to show the punishments and calamities which in time will ensue and come upon us in this land? The contempt of the Gospel,
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and growing into Atheisme thereby, will drawe downe infinite plagues and miseries. For the righteous God will not alwaies suffer such abuse vnreuenged.
and growing into Atheism thereby, will draw down infinite plagues and misery's. For the righteous God will not always suffer such abuse unrevenged.
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and discord so euill, drawing such an heape of mischiefes with it, the one as a nourisher of true life, is to be sought for and maintained by all godly Christians,
and discord so evil, drawing such an heap of mischiefs with it, the one as a nourisher of true life, is to be sought for and maintained by all godly Christians,
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First then knowe this, that there are two sorts of vnitie and agreement, the one is in God, being in the truth, in the spirite, in true holinesse and sanctification.
First then know this, that there Are two sorts of unity and agreement, the one is in God, being in the truth, in the Spirit, in true holiness and sanctification.
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one Lord, one faith, one baptisme, one God and father of all, &c. For like as all the members of the naturall bodie are coupled togither by one soule and make but one bodie:
one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and father of all, etc. For like as all the members of the natural body Are coupled together by one soul and make but one body:
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as in contempt of gods word, in drunkennesse, whoredom, pride, ambition, couetousnes, vsury, extortion, briberie, oppression, enuie, and many such like.
as in contempt of God's word, in Drunkenness, whoredom, pride, ambition, covetousness, Usury, extortion, bribery, oppression, envy, and many such like.
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The holy ghost saith vnto vs, Haue no fellowship with the vnfruitfull workes of darkenes, but rather reprooue them, Ephes. 5.11. We can not ioyne Christ and Belial, we can not be vnited to the Lord and haue fellowshippe in wicked sinnes.
The holy ghost Says unto us, Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them, Ephesians 5.11. We can not join christ and Belial, we can not be united to the Lord and have fellowship in wicked Sins.
If wee say wee haue fellowship with him (saith S. Iohn) and walke in darkenesse, wee lie, &c. 1. Iohn. vers. 6. Ephes. 5.11. Hee that crieth out for peace, and doth walke in vngodly waies, straying from the truth and from sanctification, whatsoeuer he will seeme to be, he is nothing els but a disturber and breaker of all holy vnitie.
If we say we have fellowship with him (Says S. John) and walk in darkness, we lie, etc. 1. John. vers. 6. Ephesians 5.11. He that cries out for peace, and does walk in ungodly ways, straying from the truth and from sanctification, whatsoever he will seem to be, he is nothing Else but a disturber and breaker of all holy unity.
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For who can take part with him in those things, but he shall separate himselfe (as I haue shewed) from truth and godlines, without which there can be no blessed vnitie? Saint Peter calleth our Lorde Iesus Christ a liuing stone,
For who can take part with him in those things, but he shall separate himself (as I have showed) from truth and godliness, without which there can be no blessed unity? Saint Peter calls our Lord Iesus christ a living stone,
vnto whome all the faithfull comming as liuing stones, are built vp and become a spirituall house. 1. Pet. 2. If stones be not squared and made smooth to fit & ioyne togither,
unto whom all the faithful coming as living stones, Are built up and become a spiritual house. 1. Pet. 2. If stones be not squared and made smooth to fit & join together,
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how shall they be vnited in the Lord? Indeede there be imperfections both in doctrine and manners, all the best he wen stones haue some ruggednesse remaining,
how shall they be united in the Lord? Indeed there be imperfections both in Doctrine and manners, all the best he wen stones have Some ruggedness remaining,
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Then seeing this blessed vnitie must be in God, in the truth, in the spirit, to be built vp in Christ Iesus in true sanctification, (for hee that is in Christ is a new creature:) and seeing all concord without this foundation, shall fall downe as a rotten building, let the holy booke of God be our ground, let it bee brought foorth to cut downe all controuersies,
Then seeing this blessed unity must be in God, in the truth, in the Spirit, to be built up in christ Iesus in true sanctification, (for he that is in christ is a new creature:) and seeing all concord without this Foundation, shall fallen down as a rotten building, let the holy book of God be our ground, let it be brought forth to Cut down all controversies,
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It shall bee like that precious ointment vpon the head of Aaron, &c. The heauenly graces & gifts of the holy ghost, shall come downe vpon vs plenteously and flow vnto euerie member:
It shall be like that precious ointment upon the head of Aaron, etc. The heavenly graces & Gifts of the holy ghost, shall come down upon us plenteously and flow unto every member:
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Therefore if it bee not too late, that the sinnes of this land haue prouoked the Lorde to displeasure, let all men lift vp their hearts and crie vnto the Lord, that he will bestow this precious iewell vpon vs, that wee may bee at vnitie (not in all manner of wicked vices,
Therefore if it be not too late, that the Sins of this land have provoked the Lord to displeasure, let all men lift up their hearts and cry unto the Lord, that he will bestow this precious jewel upon us, that we may be At unity (not in all manner of wicked vices,
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I answer, euen all states and degrees of men, priuat persons, rulers and teachers, euen all and euery one that wil looke for any part of gods blessing must aduance it.
I answer, even all states and Degrees of men, private Persons, Rulers and Teachers, even all and every one that will look for any part of God's blessing must advance it.
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as the Apostle S. Iames willeth: Be doers of the worde and not hearers onely, deceiuing your selues. Iam. 2.19. for the great disturbāce of peace & the grieuous breaches of vnity, & all bitter dissentions do chiefly arise from hence, that all sorts & degrees of men walke not in the rules which God hath prescribed vnto them in his word.
as the Apostle S. James wills: Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your selves. Iam. 2.19. for the great disturbance of peace & the grievous Breaches of unity, & all bitter dissensions do chiefly arise from hence, that all sorts & Degrees of men walk not in the rules which God hath prescribed unto them in his word.
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and for the praise of them that doe well. 1. Pet. 2. v. 13, 14. Also of this obedience and subiection for conscience sake, of this reuerence and honour to be rendred, S. Paul writeth, Rom. 13. v. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Likewise obey them that haue the ouersight of you,
and for the praise of them that do well. 1. Pet. 2. v. 13, 14. Also of this Obedience and subjection for conscience sake, of this Reverence and honour to be rendered, S. Paul Writeth, Rom. 13. v. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Likewise obey them that have the oversight of you,
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If then a man will not make conscience to performe this dutie in obeying the holy doctrine of the Lord, what is he other then an enemy vnto the true concord, a dissoluer of vnitie & peace? But what if rulers offend, pastors and gouernors faile,
If then a man will not make conscience to perform this duty in obeying the holy Doctrine of the Lord, what is he other then an enemy unto the true concord, a dissolver of unity & peace? But what if Rulers offend, Pastors and Governors fail,
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If an other faile in his, hee shall answer (as I said) for it before God, thou hast no warrant hereby to depart from the rule which God hath set vnto thee.
If an other fail in his, he shall answer (as I said) for it before God, thou hast no warrant hereby to depart from the Rule which God hath Set unto thee.
for by the doctrine of the blessed Apostle, wee see that Christian subiects and faithfull seruants, are commanded euen for conscience to giue honour vnto heathen princes, and infidell masters, Rom. 13.1. Tim. 6.1.
for by the Doctrine of the blessed Apostle, we see that Christian Subjects and faithful Servants, Are commanded even for conscience to give honour unto heathen Princes, and infidel Masters, Rom. 13.1. Tim. 6.1.
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and so ordaine I in all Churches. 1. Cor. 7.17. God hath ordained the seuerall places and callings, he hath giuen gifts of abilitie to men to perfourme the things he requireth in the same:
and so ordain I in all Churches. 1. Cor. 7.17. God hath ordained the several places and callings, he hath given Gifts of ability to men to perform the things he requires in the same:
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for there be many priuat persons, which would seeme verie religious, and to seeke the holy vnity aboue others, which leaue the duties of their places and callings,
for there be many private Persons, which would seem very religious, and to seek the holy unity above Others, which leave the duties of their places and callings,
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For beholding any thing amisse in the Church, as if God had set them to be ouerseers of the gouernours and teachers, contrarie vnto this rule of Saint Paul, They labour not with their hands,
For beholding any thing amiss in the Church, as if God had Set them to be Overseers of the Governors and Teachers, contrary unto this Rule of Saint Paul, They labour not with their hands,
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and freed them from these? Is it not the ordinance and will of our God, that men shall instruct & guide their families in his waies? Is there not labour and paines and care to be taken, that the children and seruants may learne the holy doctrine and walke in it? But there are many which deepely meddle in publique matters,
and freed them from these? Is it not the Ordinance and will of our God, that men shall instruct & guide their families in his ways? Is there not labour and pains and care to be taken, that the children and Servants may Learn the holy Doctrine and walk in it? But there Are many which deeply meddle in public matters,
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and if they haue two or three children and as many seruants, they are left ignorant, no paines taken about them, they may walke awrie many waies, the care thereof is little.
and if they have two or three children and as many Servants, they Are left ignorant, no pains taken about them, they may walk awry many ways, the care thereof is little.
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Also a mans owne matters which Saint Paul willeth to meddle with, are in prouiding earthly things, necessarie for his family: so that Saint Paul saith.
Also a men own matters which Saint Paul wills to meddle with, Are in providing earthly things, necessary for his family: so that Saint Paul Says.
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Shall we thinke the trueth is obeyed, or that God is pleased by such waies? when the rulers and guides of Gods people doe amisse, a man is to sorrow at it, he is to looke to his way that hee keepe vpright before God:
Shall we think the truth is obeyed, or that God is pleased by such ways? when the Rulers and guides of God's people do amiss, a man is to sorrow At it, he is to look to his Way that he keep upright before God:
but when in reprehending that which others fault in, he neglecteth his owne calling, how shall hee eschue this sentence, Thou art therfore inexcusable O man) whosoeuer thou art that iudgest another,
but when in reprehending that which Others fault in, he neglecteth his own calling, how shall he eschew this sentence, Thou art Therefore inexcusable Oh man) whosoever thou art that Judges Another,
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How vnreasonable a thing then is it that a man which guideth not his little family in any such order as god requireth, should let goe the sight of his owne defects,
How unreasonable a thing then is it that a man which guideth not his little family in any such order as god requires, should let go the sighed of his own defects,
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To come now to the gouernors and guides of the Lordes people: and first to the pastours and shepheards which haue the power and authoritie ecclesiasticall.
To come now to the Governors and guides of the lords people: and First to the Pastors and shepherds which have the power and Authority ecclesiastical.
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This is their whole worke and labour appointed them, euen to build vp Christs bodie, the temple of God, by framing and coupling together the liuing stones,
This is their Whole work and labour appointed them, even to built up Christ body, the temple of God, by framing and coupling together the living stones,
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& also a partaker of the glorie that shall be reuealed, feede the flocke of God which dependeth vpon you caring for it not by constraint, but willingly:
& also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed, feed the flock of God which dependeth upon you caring for it not by constraint, but willingly:
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who when hee saw the multitude he had compassion on them, because they were as sheepe without a shepheard, Mat. 9.36. Pitie and compassion vpon the straying sheepe must moue them to seed: yea loue must constraine.
who when he saw the multitude he had compassion on them, Because they were as sheep without a shepherd, Mathew 9.36. Pity and compassion upon the straying sheep must move them to seed: yea love must constrain.
Here I am to mooue those which bee in authoritie in the Church, if it may any way come to their eares, I do humbly beseech thē for the Lord Iesus Christs sake, to haue compassion vpon the flocke, that the sheepe may haue their appoynted foode,
Here I am to move those which bee in Authority in the Church, if it may any Way come to their ears, I do humbly beseech them for the Lord Iesus Christ sake, to have compassion upon the flock, that the sheep may have their appointed food,
what peace, what vnitie, or what agreement can such as will feare God, hold with him? And if there be a diuision betweene the sheepe and the shepheard, where shall be the vnitie of brethren? It is out of all controuersie that the meane to worke the godlie vnitie of brethren, is, that the flocke of Christ be fedde and guided by skilfull godly men, which teach doctrine,
what peace, what unity, or what agreement can such as will Fear God, hold with him? And if there be a division between the sheep and the shepherd, where shall be the unity of brothers? It is out of all controversy that the mean to work the godly unity of brothers, is, that the flock of christ be fed and guided by skilful godly men, which teach Doctrine,
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I doe againe instantly beseech the pastors and gouernours euen for Christs sake, to abound and to increase in all fatherly loue towards the Lords people, without which this care cannot rightly be performed.
I do again instantly beseech the Pastors and Governors even for Christ sake, to abound and to increase in all fatherly love towards the lords people, without which this care cannot rightly be performed.
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1. Thess. 2. ver. 7. where this fatherly loue is broken off, there followeth (to the exceeding decay and desolation of the Church) that which the Lord complained of by the Prophet Ezechiel against the pastors of Israel.
1. Thess 2. ver. 7. where this fatherly love is broken off, there follows (to the exceeding decay and desolation of the Church) that which the Lord complained of by the Prophet Ezechiel against the Pastors of Israel.
neither haue ye sought that which was lost, but with violence, and with crueltie haue ye ruled them. Ezec. 24. vers. 3.4. This was the state of the flocke then, and shall be euen to the worlds ende:
neither have you sought that which was lost, but with violence, and with cruelty have you ruled them. Ezekiel 24. vers. 3.4. This was the state of the flock then, and shall be even to the world's end:
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yea they shall with violence and rigor beate and bruse them, certaine it is, that the greater the frailties are, the greater care and compassion is to be shewed.
yea they shall with violence and rigor beat and bruise them, certain it is, that the greater the frailties Are, the greater care and compassion is to be showed.
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For shall the nurse throw the little infant against the stones, or push it forward when it can hardly stand alone? Shall the shepheard take his staffe and strike the young and tender Lambes? or shall he beate and bruse the weake and feeble sheepe? What shall we say, are the sheepe of Christ of lesse valew? Many of them are weake and feeble in knowledge, many of them are but as young babes,
For shall the nurse throw the little infant against the stones, or push it forward when it can hardly stand alone? Shall the shepherd take his staff and strike the young and tender Lambs? or shall he beat and bruise the weak and feeble sheep? What shall we say, Are the sheep of christ of less value? Many of them Are weak and feeble in knowledge, many of them Are but as young babes,
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O ye shepheards of Israel put on this loue and compassion, lothe not the sheepe of Christ for these frailties, rule them not with violence and crueltie:
O you shepherds of Israel put on this love and compassion, loath not the sheep of christ for these frailties, Rule them not with violence and cruelty:
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For if they look vnto this, how the sheep despise them, how they walke stubbornly against them, they shall neuer bee able with patience and meekenes to goe through with the worke.
For if they look unto this, how the sheep despise them, how they walk stubbornly against them, they shall never be able with patience and meekness to go through with the work.
Look vpon Moses and Paul two great & notable seruants of God, two speciall shepheards of the Lords flocke, who is worthie to be compared with them? They haue left an example to be followed.
Look upon Moses and Paul two great & notable Servants of God, two special shepherds of the lords flock, who is worthy to be compared with them? They have left an Exampl to be followed.
What can they doe more vnto vs, then goe about to stone vs? Behold also the exceeding aboundant loue of Paul, who wished himselfe accursed from Christ, that his kinsemen the Iewes which were obstinate might be saued.
What can they do more unto us, then go about to stone us? Behold also the exceeding abundant love of Paul, who wished himself accursed from christ, that his kinsmen the Iewes which were obstinate might be saved.
but thought hardly of him, though he did neuer so much for them? This is gathered by that which he writeth, Rom. 15. where he first sheweth that it had pleased them of Macedonia & Achaia to giue somwhat to the poore Saints in Ierusalem,
but Thought hardly of him, though he did never so much for them? This is gathered by that which he Writeth, Rom. 15. where he First shows that it had pleased them of Macedonia & Achaia to give somewhat to the poor Saints in Ierusalem,
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Yet when he shewethal this loue and diligence towards thē, how great was their misliking of him, that he feareth his ministrie would not be acceptable to thē? The cause of the misliking, Iames doth shew vnto him when he was come vp, Act. 21. ver. 21. Namely, that it was reported hee had taught the Iewes among the Gentiles to depart from Moses,
Yet when he shewethal this love and diligence towards them, how great was their misliking of him, that he fears his Ministry would not be acceptable to them? The cause of the misliking, James does show unto him when he was come up, Act. 21. ver. 21. Namely, that it was reported he had taught the Iewes among the Gentiles to depart from Moses,
What a paterne of meekenes & fatherly loue is here for all the shepheards of the Lords flocke to follow, among the poore feeble and wandring sheepe, which doe not so reuerence and regard them as they ought to doe.
What a pattern of meekness & fatherly love is Here for all the shepherds of the lords flock to follow, among the poor feeble and wandering sheep, which do not so Reverence and regard them as they ought to do.
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Where the pastors abound in this fatherly loue, and doe not fall vpon the fraile sheepe and tender lambes with rigour and violence, the blessed vnitie of brethren here praised is chiefly furthered:
Where the Pastors abound in this fatherly love, and do not fallen upon the frail sheep and tender Lambs with rigour and violence, the blessed unity of brothers Here praised is chiefly furthered:
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for let a ruler, a Iudge, or a mightie man be void of religiō, and withall giuen to anger, dealing among the Lords weake and feeble sheepe, he will be readie to beate them downe and to crush them in pieces.
for let a ruler, a Judge, or a mighty man be void of Religion, and withal given to anger, dealing among the lords weak and feeble sheep, he will be ready to beat them down and to crush them in Pieces.
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therefore lift vp your hearts in earnest praier vnto God, that he will powre downe ye spirit of fatherly loue and mercie vpon rulers and iudges, that they may deale in the Lords flocke,
Therefore lift up your hearts in earnest prayer unto God, that he will pour down the Spirit of fatherly love and mercy upon Rulers and judges, that they may deal in the lords flock,
Thus if we honour and imbrace the truth, if we practise the rules therof, euery one performing those duties which the Lord inioyneth, the rulers and iudges, pastors & gouernors in the church,
Thus if we honour and embrace the truth, if we practise the rules thereof, every one performing those duties which the Lord enjoin, the Rulers and judges, Pastors & Governors in the Church,
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to whom with thee and the holy Ghost, three persons, & one euerlasting God, whom we worship, be all honour, glorie, dominion and power, for euermore. Amen. FINIS.
to whom with thee and the holy Ghost, three Persons, & one everlasting God, whom we worship, be all honour, glory, dominion and power, for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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