Two godlie and learned sermons, preached at Manchester in Lancashire before a great audience, both of honor and vvoorship. The first, containeth a proofe of the subtill practises of dissembling neuters, and politique worldlings. The other, a charge and instruction, for all vnlearned, negligent, and dissolute ministers: and an exhortation to the common people, to seeke their amendment, by prayer, vnto God. By Simon Harward, preacher of the woord of God, and Maister of Arte, late of Newe Colledge in Oxfoord.
euen so, hath Christe sent forth his Apostles to the foundation of his church, & as Iacob went down into Egipt with seuenty soules & as God cōmaunded Moses to chuse out seauentye of the Elders of Israel to beare the burthen of the people with him:
even so, hath Christ sent forth his Apostles to the Foundation of his Church, & as Iacob went down into Egypt with seuenty Souls & as God commanded Moses to choose out seauentye of the Elders of Israel to bear the burden of the people with him:
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for they had their NONLATINALPHABET which was afterward corruptly called Sanedrin, consistinge of 71. Seniors, whiche had the hearing of most waighty affaires:
for they had their which was afterwards corruptly called Sanhedrin, consisting of 71. Seniors, which had the hearing of most weighty affairs:
euē so, our Sauiour Christ, Colos 2.16. Heb. 10.1. doth here sēd forth 70. disciples before him, into euery citie & place where he himselfe should come:
even so, our Saviour christ, Colos 2.16. Hebrew 10.1. does Here send forth 70. Disciples before him, into every City & place where he himself should come:
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He is ye Priest for euer after the order of Melchizedec. Psal. 110.4. Exod. 12.13. He is ye pascal lamb the lamb of god, Iohn. 1 29. Na•. 21.9. Iohn. 3.14. Gen. 28.12. slain frō the begīning of the world.
He is the Priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110.4. Exod 12.13. He is the paschal lamb the lamb of god, John. 1 29. Na•. 21.9. John. 3.14. Gen. 28.12. slave from the beginning of the world.
He is that pitifull Ioseph which was soulde of his Brethren, & yet so louingly affected, that he afterwarde being aduaunced in glorie, was not ashamed to confesse his Bretheren:
He is that pitiful Ioseph which was sold of his Brothers, & yet so lovingly affected, that he afterward being advanced in glory, was not ashamed to confess his Brethren:
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so that he was compelled to crie out, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken mee? He is that wise Salomon which ruleth his people with peace and tranquillitie.
so that he was compelled to cry out, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? He is that wise Solomon which Ruleth his people with peace and tranquillity.
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And héere hee is that carefull Moses, which for the profit and comfort of his people, doth chuse out seuentie Disciples, to beare the burthen with him,
And Here he is that careful Moses, which for the profit and Comfort of his people, does choose out seuentie Disciples, to bear the burden with him,
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signifiyng vnto them, the mutual agréemēt which they ought to haue one with another, how they ought one to aide and assist another and in al their dooinges, to goe as it were hand in hand togeather.
signifying unto them, the mutual agreement which they ought to have one with Another, how they ought one to aid and assist Another and in all their doings, to go as it were hand in hand together.
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So the Euangelist Saint Marke sheweth how Christ sent foorth his Apostles also by two and two, and when hee chose his Apostles, hee called them two and two.
So the Evangelist Saint Mark shows how christ sent forth his Apostles also by two and two, and when he chosen his Apostles, he called them two and two.
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And going a litle farther, he saw two other Bretheren, Iames the sonne of Zebedaeus and Iohn his Brother, mending their Nets in a Ship With Zebedaeus, their Father, and he called them.
And going a little farther, he saw two other Brethren, James the son of Zebedee and John his Brother, mending their Nets in a Ship With Zebedee, their Father, and he called them.
Let vs then of the Ministerie, learne héere to lay aside al hatred and malice, not to enuy or maligne our fell•w brethren, not to seeke to supplant one an other, not to deuide our selues one from another, with vaine & vnprofitable contentions,
Let us then of the Ministry, Learn Here to lay aside all hatred and malice, not to envy or malign our fell•w brothers, not to seek to supplant one an other, not to divide our selves one from Another, with vain & unprofitable contentions,
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as many doo, to the great slaunder of the Gospell, but to goe all as it were hand in hand together, with one hart and one voice to glorifye God the father of our Lord Iesus Christ.
as many do, to the great slander of the Gospel, but to go all as it were hand in hand together, with one heart and one voice to Glorify God the father of our Lord Iesus christ.
neither betweene my Heardmen and thy Heardmen, for wee are all Brethren. We are all Bretheren, Brethren by nature, Brethen by callynge, Brethren in Religion:
neither between my Herdsmen and thy Herdsmen, for we Are all Brothers. We Are all Brethren, Brothers by nature, Brethren by calling, Brothers in Religion:
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all called to the same office and ministerie, all braunches of one vine, all shéepe of the same shéepfold, all members of the same bodye, all fellow seruantes of the same housholde, all partakers of the same baptisme, of the same faith, of the same hope of euerlasting lyfe,
all called to the same office and Ministry, all branches of one vine, all sheep of the same sheepfold, all members of the same body, all fellow Servants of the same household, all partakers of the same Baptism, of the same faith, of the same hope of everlasting life,
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vnlesse it first be in ye heads, yt is in ye Maiestrats & Ministers, & therefore yt it ought first to be powred vpō Aarons head, vppon the Rulers of the common wealth,
unless it First be in you Heads, that is in you Magistrates & Ministers, & Therefore that it ought First to be poured upon Aaron's head, upon the Rulers of the Common wealth,
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and vppon the Ministers of the Church of God, least the heades beinge infected, the whole body be the worse for it, we especially ought to take héede that wée agrée one with another, comfort one another, assist one another,
and upon the Ministers of the Church of God, lest the Heads being infected, the Whole body be the Worse for it, we especially ought to take heed that we agree one with Another, Comfort one Another, assist one Another,
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but all the Apostles equaly, foundations, as Paul sayth, Ye are built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the chiefe corner Stone.
but all the Apostles equally, foundations, as Paul say, You Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Iesus christ himself being the chief corner Stone.
as it were particuler heads of certene congregations, yet this dooth nothing prooue, that any man may challenge to him selfe the name of vniuersal Byshop,
as it were particular Heads of certene congregations, yet this doth nothing prove, that any man may challenge to him self the name of universal Bishop,
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And therfore, whosoeuer dooth arrogate to him selfe this name or title, he must néedes be that lying Antichrist, whiche as Saint Paule sayth, Doth exalte him selfe against all that is called God,
And Therefore, whosoever doth arrogate to him self this name or title, he must needs be that lying Antichrist, which as Saint Paul say, Does exalt him self against all that is called God,
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and therefore it was well sayde of Gregory, Ego confidenter dico quod quisquis se vniuersalem sacerdotem vocat vel vocari desiderat in elatione sua, Antichristum proecurrit, quia superbiēdo se coeteris praeponit.
and Therefore it was well said of Gregory, Ego Confidently dico quod quisquis se vniuersalem Sacerdotem vocat vel vocari Desiderate in elatione sua, Antichrist proecurrit, quia superbiēdo se coeteris praeponit.
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In that our sauiour Christ dooth sende forth seauentie Disciples, where as before he sent foorth but twelue, we haue moreouer to consider that the multitude of Ministers is bounde to no certaine number.
In that our Saviour christ doth send forth seauentie Disciples, where as before he sent forth but twelue, we have moreover to Consider that the multitude of Ministers is bound to no certain number.
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as I my selfe dare auouch beinge oculatus testis, & hauing séene the same testified by the Letters of diuers worshipfull, who as my Lord is perswaded, will in no wise abuse him.
as I my self Dare avouch being Oculatus testis, & having seen the same testified by the Letters of diverse worshipful, who as my Lord is persuaded, will in no wise abuse him.
and so blesse them with the heauenly giftes of knowledge, with wisdome, zeale and vtteraunce, that they may become profytable labourers in the Lords Haruest:
and so bless them with the heavenly Gifts of knowledge, with Wisdom, zeal and utterance, that they may become profitable labourers in the lords Harvest:
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Moreouer, in that Christe did sende foorth his seauētie Disciples before him, into euery Cittie and place, where hee himselfe should come, it appeareth, that our Sauiour dyd not shew himselfe like these corner créepers, these Howletes & Night Birdes, whiche doo créepe into Houses and lead captiues Women laden with sinnes,
Moreover, in that Christ did send forth his seauētie Disciples before him, into every city and place, where he himself should come, it appears, that our Saviour did not show himself like these corner creepers, these Howletes & Night Birds, which do creep into Houses and led captives Women laden with Sins,
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but he which dealeth trulye commeth into the light, Vt manifesta fiant facta ipsius quod secundum Deum fiant, That his deedes might be made manifest, that they are wrought according vnto God.
but he which deals truly comes into the Light, Vt Manifesta fiant facta Himself quod secundum God fiant, That his Deeds might be made manifest, that they Are wrought according unto God.
And therefore, if there were nothinge els to cōdemne these popish shauelings, which beinge disguised, doo créepe about from place to place, to perswade the people to withdrawe their obedience from their natural Soueraigne, to whom it is due,
And Therefore, if there were nothing Else to condemn these popish shavelings, which being disguised, do creep about from place to place, to persuade the people to withdraw their Obedience from their natural Sovereign, to whom it is due,
for that they are ashamed to shew their faces, and doo vse such harde shiftes, such subtill practises and sleightie deuises, to kéepe them selues close, that thei may not be called to their answer,
for that they Are ashamed to show their faces, and do use such harden shifts, such subtle practises and sleighty devises, to keep them selves close, that they may not be called to their answer,
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as héere you see how our sauiour Christ dooth send his seuentie Disciples, as it were forerunners to make proclamation of him in euery Cittie and place, where hee himselfe should come, whiche though it were perillous,
as Here you see how our Saviour christ doth send his seuentie Disciples, as it were forerunners to make proclamation of him in every city and place, where he himself should come, which though it were perilous,
for, according to the wordes of our Sauiour, in the thirde verse, It was nothing els, but to sende Lambes among wolues, yet was there more respect to be had of the trueth,
for, according to the words of our Saviour, in the Third verse, It was nothing Else, but to send Lambs among wolves, yet was there more respect to be had of the truth,
When our Sauiour hath thus sent foorth his seauentie Disciples before him into euery Citie and place where hee him selfe should come, he beginneth now their charge, in these wordes whiche I haue reade vnto you, The Haruest is great, and the Labourers are but few, pray therfore, the Lord of the Haruest, to sende Labourers into his Haruest:
When our Saviour hath thus sent forth his seauentie Disciples before him into every city and place where he him self should come, he begins now their charge, in these words which I have read unto you, The Harvest is great, and the Labourers Are but few, pray Therefore, the Lord of the Harvest, to send Labourers into his Harvest:
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The seconde contayneth, The reasons of the Exhortation, whiche are two: first, because, the Haruest is great, and secondly, because, the Labourers are but few.
The seconde Containeth, The Reasons of the Exhortation, which Are two: First, Because, the Harvest is great, and secondly, Because, the Labourers Are but few.
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Thirdly, of the meanes wherby that small number shall be encreased, if we perfourmed our dutie to praye vnto the Lorde of the Haruest to sende foorth Labourers into his Haruest.
Thirdly, of the means whereby that small number shall be increased, if we performed our duty to pray unto the Lord of the Harvest to send forth Labourers into his Harvest.
Firste, our Sauiour Christe, telleth them, that the Haruest is great, whereby hée signifyeth, the number of the faithfull, which hunger and thirst after righteousnesse,
First, our Saviour Christ, Telleth them, that the Harvest is great, whereby he signifieth, the number of the faithful, which hunger and thirst After righteousness,
And thus doth our Sauiour, oft name the Congregation of his faithful people, by the name of Haruest, when he saw the Samaritanes commyng to him out of Sichem, he sayd:
And thus does our Saviour, oft name the Congregation of his faithful people, by the name of Harvest, when he saw the Samaritans coming to him out of Sichem, he said:
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And in the Gospell after Saint Mathew, he sayth, Surely the Haruest is great &c. where he dooth vse the selfe same wordes, which he dooth in this place, although to another purpose.
And in the Gospel After Saint Matthew, he say, Surely the Harvest is great etc. where he doth use the self same words, which he doth in this place, although to Another purpose.
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Surelie the Haruest is great, but the labourers are but few, pray, &c. But héere he hath respect, not so much vnto ye flock as vnto the Disciples themselues, that although they sawe but few among the Iewes which fauoured his doctrine,
Surely the Harvest is great, but the labourers Are but few, pray, etc. But Here he hath respect, not so much unto you flock as unto the Disciples themselves, that although they saw but few among the Iewes which favoured his Doctrine,
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and therefore might hardly conceaue any hope of dooing any good, yet they should not dispaire, For the Haruest was great, howsoeuer in their iudgemēt the nūber of the faithfull was but small, yet they should not be discouraged, For the Haruest was great.
and Therefore might hardly conceive any hope of doing any good, yet they should not despair, For the Harvest was great, howsoever in their judgement the number of the faithful was but small, yet they should not be discouraged, For the Harvest was great.
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but to go on forwarde diligently and painefully in the worke of the Lorde, knowing that the Haruest may be greater then we do imagine & although in our iudgement ther be few or none which returne vnto repentaunce,
but to go on forward diligently and painfully in the work of the Lord, knowing that the Harvest may be greater then we do imagine & although in our judgement there be few or none which return unto Repentance,
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yet there may be seauen thousand in the sight of God, & therfore although we may say with Peter: I haue trauailed all night, and haue taken nothing, yet we must remēber yt we say also, Neuerthelesse at thy cōmaundemēt O Lord I will still let downe the Net. Semper tibi pendeat hamus.
yet there may be seauen thousand in the sighed of God, & Therefore although we may say with Peter: I have travailed all night, and have taken nothing, yet we must Remember that we say also, Nevertheless At thy Commandment Oh Lord I will still let down the Net. Semper tibi pendeat Hamus.
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and hardly dooth the fruit appeare, and when it is spronge vp, it is parched with ye heate of many troubles and miseries, it is almost choaked with ye briers & brambles of voluptuous liuing,
and hardly doth the fruit appear, and when it is sprung up, it is parched with you heat of many Troubles and misery's, it is almost choked with you briers & brambles of voluptuous living,
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& then onely is the Haruest perfectly purged, for so lōg as we remain heer in this vale of misery, we must looke for nothing els but to haue ye tares mingled with the wheate, the chaffe with the graine, ye wicked with the good, ye goates with the shéepe,
& then only is the Harvest perfectly purged, for so long as we remain her in this vale of misery, we must look for nothing Else but to have you tares mingled with the wheat, the chaff with the grain, you wicked with the good, you Goats with the sheep,
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& therefore the church is cōpared to a family or household, which conteineth not only sons but slaues also, not all vessels to honor, but some to dishonor:
& Therefore the Church is compared to a family or household, which Containeth not only Sons but slaves also, not all vessels to honour, but Some to dishonour:
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And our Sauiour saith, that the kingdom of heauen is like vnto a man which sowed good seed in his field, but while mē slept the enemy came & sowed tares amōg the wheate,
And our Saviour Says, that the Kingdom of heaven is like unto a man which sowed good seed in his field, but while men slept the enemy Come & sowed tares among the wheat,
Let bothe grow together vntill the Haruest, and in the time of the Haruest, I will say vnto the Reapers, gather ye first the Tares and binde them in sheaues to burne them,
Let both grow together until the Harvest, and in the time of the Harvest, I will say unto the Reapers, gather you First the Tares and bind them in sheaves to burn them,
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And therefore vntill the Haruest doo come, that is the consumation of all things, and the end of the world, we must looke for nothing but to haue the wicked mingled with the godly,
And Therefore until the Harvest do come, that is the consummation of all things, and the end of the world, we must look for nothing but to have the wicked mingled with the godly,
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But we must vnderstande that as by the good Corne is mēt all the faithfull, all which are sowē of God, all which shall be gathered into the Barnes of euerlasting life:
But we must understand that as by the good Corn is meant all the faithful, all which Are sown of God, all which shall be gathered into the Barns of everlasting life:
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And therfore, if by this Parable, our Sauiour did forbid the punishment of Idolaters, by the ciuill Maiestrate, it would follow also that neither Traitours, Whoremongers, Théeues,
And Therefore, if by this Parable, our Saviour did forbid the punishment of Idolaters, by the civil Magistrate, it would follow also that neither Traitors, Whoremongers, Thieves,
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And as the Haruest in that place is taken, not as it is héere, for the company of the faithful which gladly receaue the word of God, but for the vniuersall consummation of the world, so by the seruaunts are ment not ciuill nor Ecclesiasticall Magistrates, but the Angels of God, by whose Ministery, the haruest, that is the consummation of the world, shalbe accomplished:
And as the Harvest in that place is taken, not as it is Here, for the company of the faithful which gladly receive the word of God, but for the universal consummation of the world, so by the Servants Are meant not civil nor Ecclesiastical Magistrates, but the Angels of God, by whose Ministry, the harvest, that is the consummation of the world, shall accomplished:
as a Kinge with his honourable Counsell, that thereby the incomprehensible prouidence of God, which gouerneth all things, by his Ministring spirites, might be,
as a King with his honourable Counsel, that thereby the incomprehensible providence of God, which Governs all things, by his Ministering spirits, might be,
and purge the good seede which thou hast sowen from all offences? and also by the words of the Housholder, for he dooth not commaunde his seruaunts to suffer the Tares to growe,
and purge the good seed which thou hast sown from all offences? and also by the words of the Householder, for he doth not command his Servants to suffer the Tares to grow,
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least they chaunce to pluck vp Wheate for Tares, but, least with the Tares they pluck vp the Wheate also, signifying thereby that he gaue the commaundement, not to prouide for the Tares, but to prouide for the good Corne:
lest they chance to pluck up Wheat for Tares, but, least with the Tares they pluck up the Wheat also, signifying thereby that he gave the Commandment, not to provide for the Tares, but to provide for the good Corn:
but that God may particularly by death euery day, gather some of his Saints into Abrahams bosom, neither dooth the vniuersall burning of the tares any thing hinder,
but that God may particularly by death every day, gather Some of his Saints into Abrahams bosom, neither doth the universal burning of the tares any thing hinder,
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And there is no reason, but if they may be put to death, which murther the bodye and spoile men of their goods, much more they which murther the soules of many,
And there is no reason, but if they may be put to death, which murder the body and spoil men of their goods, much more they which murder the Souls of many,
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Then the meaning of that Parable of our Sauiour Christ, is, that so longe as this wicked worlde continueth, we must looke for no perfect purging of the Church of God.
Then the meaning of that Parable of our Saviour christ, is, that so long as this wicked world Continueth, we must look for no perfect purging of the Church of God.
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Let the Magistrate execute neuer so much, and the Preacher teache neuer so muche, there will be Heathen, Infidels, Iewes, Turkes, Papistes, Atheists, Hipocrites, continually troubling the church of God.
Let the Magistrate execute never so much, and the Preacher teach never so much, there will be Heathen, Infidels, Iewes, Turkes, Papists, Atheists, Hypocrites, continually troubling the Church of God.
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and therefore, if in the meane time, in the Haruest of the people of God, the Tares be mingled with the Corne, we must not fret our selues because of the vngodly,
and Therefore, if in the mean time, in the Harvest of the people of God, the Tares be mingled with the Corn, we must not fret our selves Because of the ungodly,
For if the faith of a Christian be compared to a Trée, then euen as the roote of a Trée, sucketh Iuice out of the earth, the body receaueth of the roote, the braunch taketh of the body,
For if the faith of a Christian be compared to a Tree, then even as the root of a Tree, sucketh Juice out of the earth, the body receiveth of the root, the branch Takes of the body,
then if in stéede of the swéete Grapes of holynesse and righteousnesse, we bring foorth nothing but the wilde Grapes of sinne and wickednesse, that the Lorde may saye vnto vs,
then if in steed of the sweet Grapes of holiness and righteousness, we bring forth nothing but the wild Grapes of sin and wickedness, that the Lord may say unto us,
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then haue we a seuere iudgement denounced against vs, by God himselfe, he will breake downe the Hedge of ye Viniard, he wil lay it waste, he will let in the wilde Boare, to deuour and spoile it,
then have we a severe judgement denounced against us, by God himself, he will break down the Hedge of you Viniard, he will lay it waste, he will let in the wild Boar, to devour and spoil it,
We are compared also to ground on which the sower doth sowe his seed, then if we be that harde ground, whereinto the Seede of Gods woorde cannot enter,
We Are compared also to ground on which the sour does sow his seed, then if we be that harden ground, whereinto the Seed of God's word cannot enter,
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but if we desire to be blessed of ye Lord, we must indeuor to be good groūd, yt is, as our sauiour dooth himselfe expoūd it, with a good & honest hart, to heare the word of god,
but if we desire to be blessed of you Lord, we must endeavour to be good ground, that is, as our Saviour doth himself expound it, with a good & honest heart, to hear the word of god,
& to keep it, & to bring forth fruite with patience, not to be idle and fruitlesse hearers, to let it in at the one eare and out at the other eare, to heare it in the Church,
& to keep it, & to bring forth fruit with patience, not to be idle and fruitless hearers, to let it in At the one ear and out At the other ear, to hear it in the Church,
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nor what we haue learned, nor what we haue read, but how we haue beléeued, and what we haue doone, and that same Tree which hath not brought forth good fruite, shall be hevven downe and throwne into vnquencheable fier,
nor what we have learned, nor what we have read, but how we have believed, and what we have done, and that same Tree which hath not brought forth good fruit, shall be hewn down and thrown into unquenchable fire,
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& they which in the haruest do prooue to be tares, shall be bound together by the Angels of God, and cast into the Furnace of eternall death, where the worme neuer dyeth,
& they which in the harvest do prove to be tares, shall be bound together by the Angels of God, and cast into the Furnace of Eternal death, where the worm never Dies,
And therefore, consider (good people) how the Lord hath dealt more mercifully with you of this Towne of Manchester, then euer he did with your forefathers,
And Therefore, Consider (good people) how the Lord hath dealt more mercifully with you of this Town of Manchester, then ever he did with your Forefathers,
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And thus dearely belooued, ye see how these allegoryes so often vsed in the Scriptures, of Haruest, Trées, Viniarde, Grounde, Séede, Husbandrie, doo all admonish you of Gods great mercy towards you,
And thus dearly Beloved, you see how these allegories so often used in the Scriptures, of Harvest, Trees, Vineyard, Ground, Seed, Husbandry, do all admonish you of God's great mercy towards you,
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for his owne Viniarde, for his owne Husbandrie, for his owne grounde, sowen with his owne séede, the worde of his euerlasting trueth, to the end, that if ye will be aunswerable to these vnspeakeable mercies,
for his own Vineyard, for his own Husbandry, for his own ground, sown with his own seed, the word of his everlasting truth, to the end, that if you will be answerable to these unspeakable Mercies,
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& shew your selues plentifull in all good works, ye may at the last be also brought into his owne Barnes, of euerlasting ioyes, there to be heires of God,
& show your selves plentiful in all good works, you may At the last be also brought into his own Barns, of everlasting Joys, there to be Heirs of God,
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so that all the world is equallie the Church of God, all countries are Iuda, all Citties are Ierusalem: all are the seede of Abraham, which haue the faithe of Abraham.
so that all the world is equally the Church of God, all countries Are Iuda, all Cities Are Ierusalem: all Are the seed of Abraham, which have the faith of Abraham.
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All the world is the Haruest, the Field, the inheritaunce of the Lorde, all houses are the house of God, where the Lorde is worshipped in spirit and trueth:
All the world is the Harvest, the Field, the inheritance of the Lord, all houses Are the house of God, where the Lord is worshipped in Spirit and truth:
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For one Prophet of God, Micheas, there will be foure hundred false Prophets, to prophecie lyes vnto Achab. There will be but one of a Cittie and two of a Tribe, which shall enter into Sion the true Church of God:
For one Prophet of God, Micheas, there will be foure hundred false prophets, to prophecy lies unto Ahab There will be but one of a city and two of a Tribe, which shall enter into Sion the true Church of God:
so that the Haruest of the pure Wheate, shall be found to be very small, and therefore the Prophet Esay dooth compare the Church to the shaking of an Oliue Trée,
so that the Harvest of the pure Wheat, shall be found to be very small, and Therefore the Prophet Isaiah doth compare the Church to the shaking of an Olive Tree,
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and to the Grapes when the vintage is ended, that euen as when the fruite of the Oliues and the Grapes of the Vines are gathered, there remaine but a few hanging héere and there vpon the branches,
and to the Grapes when the vintage is ended, that even as when the fruit of the Olive and the Grapes of the Vines Are gathered, there remain but a few hanging Here and there upon the branches,
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And yet déerely belooued, howsoeuer the Haruest of the godly being compared with the aboundance of the Tares, is but as Christ saith, a little flock, yet surely it is farre greater then can be perceaued with the eyes of man.
And yet dearly Beloved, howsoever the Harvest of the godly being compared with the abundance of the Tares, is but as christ Says, a little flock, yet surely it is Far greater then can be perceived with the eyes of man.
The King of Aram serued strange Gods and committed Idolatrie in the house of Rimmon, yet Naaman the Captaine of his Hoste, serued onely the Lord God of Israel. Who was there a more deadly enemie to our Sauiour Christ,
The King of Aram served strange God's and committed Idolatry in the house of Rimmon, yet Naaman the Captain of his Host, served only the Lord God of Israel. Who was there a more deadly enemy to our Saviour christ,
Who were more wilfully bēt to withstande Christ the true Messias, then were the Iewes to whom he was sent? As the Scripture saithe, he came vnto his owne,
Who were more wilfully bent to withstand christ the true Messias, then were the Iewes to whom he was sent? As the Scripture Saith, he Come unto his own,
some Symeons which feared God and looked for the consolation of Israel, and some godly Annas, which serued God day and night, with fastings and prayer,
Some Simeon which feared God and looked for the consolation of Israel, and Some godly Annas, which served God day and night, with Fastings and prayer,
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and confessed the Lord Iesus, to all that looked for redemption in Ierusalem: so that, howsoeuer the seuentie Disciples might imagine the Haruest to be but small,
and confessed the Lord Iesus, to all that looked for redemption in Ierusalem: so that, howsoever the seuentie Disciples might imagine the Harvest to be but small,
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yet indéede, as Christ telleth them héere, the Haruest was great. Then dearely belooued, we are héere to learne, not to measure the Haruest of Christe according to our owne fancies, (for if the spirite of Elias could not discerne one,
yet indeed, as christ Telleth them Here, the Harvest was great. Then dearly Beloved, we Are Here to Learn, not to measure the Harvest of Christ according to our own fancies, (for if the Spirit of Elias could not discern one,
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for the great increase which hee dayly addeth vnto his Haruest, and for the blessing which he giueth to the course of his holye worde, making the same to fructifye and increase to hundreds and thousands,
for the great increase which he daily adds unto his Harvest, and for the blessing which he gives to the course of his holy word, making the same to fructify and increase to hundreds and thousands,
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and the aduauncement of his kingdome, which the Lorde of his infinite mercy graunt, for the merits and intercession of his dearely belooued sonne Iesus Christ:
and the advancement of his Kingdom, which the Lord of his infinite mercy grant, for the merits and Intercession of his dearly Beloved son Iesus christ:
Now that our Sauiour Christ hath told his Disciples of the greatnesse of the Haruest, he sheweth them in the next place, of the small number of the labourers, the Labourers, saith he, are but few. By this worde Labourers, he meaneth true and faithful Pastors:
Now that our Saviour christ hath told his Disciples of the greatness of the Harvest, he shows them in the next place, of the small number of the labourers, the Labourers, Says he, Are but few. By this word Labourers, he means true and faithful Pastors:
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and therin a great company of Lawyers and Scribes, they had their Priestes which challenged to sit in the Chayre of Moyses, they had their Pharesies the expounders of the Lawe, which were in great estimation of learning and holynesse,
and therein a great company of Lawyers and Scribes, they had their Priests which challenged to fit in the Chair of Moses, they had their Pharisees the expounders of the Law, which were in great estimation of learning and holiness,
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but of true Pastors, not of those which beare an ydle name and title of Pastoures, beeing, Pastores a pascendo, tanquam montes a mouendo, that is, feeders of feeding, as mountaines of moouing:
but of true Pastors, not of those which bear an idle name and title of Pastors, being, Pastors a pascendo, tanquam montes a mouendo, that is, feeders of feeding, as Mountains of moving:
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And of these the number is very small, so that God may still say, as he saithe in Ezechiell. Dispersus est grex meus. &c. My flock is scattered through all the earth,
And of these the number is very small, so that God may still say, as he Saith in Ezekiel. Dispersus est grex meus. etc. My flock is scattered through all the earth,
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The Elders which rule well, are worthie of double honour, Maxime, ij qui laborant verbo & doctrina, especially they which labour in worde and doctrine.
The Elders which Rule well, Are worthy of double honour, Maxim, ij qui laborant verbo & Doctrina, especially they which labour in word and Doctrine.
and to all the flock whereof the holy Ghost had made them ouerseers, then to tell them, that, the Church which they had the charge of, was the Church of Christe, which he had purchased with his owne bloud:
and to all the flock whereof the holy Ghost had made them Overseers, then to tell them, that, the Church which they had the charge of, was the Church of Christ, which he had purchased with his own blood:
We are called the Salt of the earth, and therefore we ought to season the people of God, with the knowledge of his holy word, we are called, the eies of the body the stars of heauē, the light of the world, & therefore we must séeke to driue away all ignoraunce and darkenesse, not putting our lightes vnder a Bushell,
We Are called the Salt of the earth, and Therefore we ought to season the people of God, with the knowledge of his holy word, we Are called, the eyes of the body the Stars of heaven, the Light of the world, & Therefore we must seek to driven away all ignorance and darkness, not putting our lights under a Bushel,
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then howe much more shall we accompt it to be the worke of the Lord, to edifie the soules of the simple, to sowe in their hearts the seede of Gods worde, to bringe them to repentaunce and amendmēt of life:
then how much more shall we account it to be the work of the Lord, to edify the Souls of the simple, to sow in their hearts the seed of God's word, to bring them to Repentance and amendment of life:
We are called the Angels and Messengers of the Lord of Hoastes, the Ministers of Christ, and dispensers of the secrets of God, and therefore, we ought to dispense the word faithfully, in season and out of season, knowing that if any doo perish thorough our default, a seuere accompt shall be required at our hands.
We Are called the Angels and Messengers of the Lord of Hosts, the Ministers of christ, and dispensers of the secrets of God, and Therefore, we ought to dispense the word faithfully, in season and out of season, knowing that if any do perish through our default, a severe account shall be required At our hands.
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We are called, the leaders of Gods people, to leade them into all trueth, and therefore we must take héede that we haue alwayes the word of God a Lanterne to our feete and a light vnto our pathes, for otherwise,
We Are called, the leaders of God's people, to lead them into all truth, and Therefore we must take heed that we have always the word of God a Lantern to our feet and a Light unto our paths, for otherwise,
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or otherwise there is no loue of Christ in vs. For our Sauiour mooued the question thrife to Peter Simon, thou sonne of Iona, doost thou loue me? his aunswer was, Lord I loue thee, Lorde thou knowest that I loue thee.
or otherwise there is no love of christ in us For our Saviour moved the question thrife to Peter Simon, thou son of Iona, dost thou love me? his answer was, Lord I love thee, Lord thou Knowest that I love thee.
except we haue a care to feede those Lambes, for when he shed his bloud, to strengthen the weake, to heale the sick, to binde vp the broken, to bring home that which is driuē away, to seeke that which is lost,
except we have a care to feed those Lambs, for when he shed his blood, to strengthen the weak, to heal the sick, to bind up the broken, to bring home that which is driven away, to seek that which is lost,
& therefore, Paul requireth in the Minister that he be NONLATINALPHABET, sit to teache, al• commaūdeth Timothy to shew himselfe NONLATINALPHABET rightly deuiding the worde of trueth, not onely and barely reading (for that were to giue whole loaues vnto Children,
& Therefore, Paul requires in the Minister that he be, fit to teach, al• commandeth Timothy to show himself rightly dividing the word of truth, not only and barely reading (for that were to give Whole loaves unto Children,
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We are called Gods Stewards, and therefore, we ought to be faithfull and wise, and giue vnto the Household of God, their portion of meate in due season.
We Are called God's Stewards, and Therefore, we ought to be faithful and wise, and give unto the Household of God, their portion of meat in due season.
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but they must euen eate the rowle of Gods booke, and fill their bowels with the volume thereof, whereby is signified, the profounde and deepe knowledge,
but they must even eat the roll of God's book, and fill their bowels with the volume thereof, whereby is signified, the profound and deep knowledge,
About the skirts of the robe of Ephod, were goulden Bels alwayes sounding, to signifie, that the Priest wheresoeuer he went, should be able to found out the worde of trueth, and therefore, we which are called to be labourers in the Lords Haruest, to instruct the people in the worde of God.
About the skirts of the robe of Ephod, were golden Bells always sounding, to signify, that the Priest wheresoever he went, should be able to found out the word of truth, and Therefore, we which Are called to be labourers in the lords Harvest, to instruct the people in the word of God.
Some are of this iudgement, that onely the lawe and the threatnings of God against sinne, ought now to be preached, bothe because the manners of men are growen to be so wicked and desperate, that they haue néede of a sharpe and desperate remedie,
some Are of this judgement, that only the law and the threatenings of God against sin, ought now to be preached, both Because the manners of men Are grown to be so wicked and desperate, that they have need of a sharp and desperate remedy,
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But how so euer sinne be increased and Christian libertie abused, yet good brethren, we must so procéede in teaching, that rather Christe be framed in the hearts,
But how so ever sin be increased and Christian liberty abused, yet good brothers, we must so proceed in teaching, that rather Christ be framed in the hearts,
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and shew our selues thankfull for the worke of our redemption, knowing that he did not therefore die for vs, that we should wallow in sinne and wickednesse, but that he might redeeme vs from all iniquitie,
and show our selves thankful for the work of our redemption, knowing that he did not Therefore die for us, that we should wallow in sin and wickedness, but that he might Redeem us from all iniquity,
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whereby we are giuen to vnderstand, that we are especially the Ministers of the new Testament, to Preache the kingdome of God, that is, the Gospell of Iesus Christ:
whereby we Are given to understand, that we Are especially the Ministers of the new Testament, to Preach the Kingdom of God, that is, the Gospel of Iesus christ:
But for that our chéefest labour ought to be, to sprinckle the soules of men, with the bloud of Iesus Christ, and by his death and passion, to purge their consciences from dead workes, to serue the liuing Lorde.
But for that our chiefest labour ought to be, to sprinkle the Souls of men, with the blood of Iesus christ, and by his death and passion, to purge their Consciences from dead works, to serve the living Lord.
What though some doo abuse the liberty of the Gospell, and of the doore of saluation, doo make vnto themselues a window vnto all wickednesse? what though some by abusing Christes benefites, doo shew themselues vnworthy of the same? what though many come to the Supper, without their wedding garment? yet we must follow the ensample of our heauenly Father, who, maketh the Sunne to shine vpon the good and bad,
What though Some do abuse the liberty of the Gospel, and of the door of salvation, do make unto themselves a window unto all wickedness? what though Some by abusing Christ's benefits, do show themselves unworthy of the same? what though many come to the Supper, without their wedding garment? yet we must follow the ensample of our heavenly Father, who, makes the Sun to shine upon the good and bad,
And therefore, if in the whole congregation, there be but one, which with Dauid, dooth grone vnder the burthen of sinne, and therefore néedeth comfort,
And Therefore, if in the Whole congregation, there be but one, which with David, doth groan under the burden of sin, and Therefore needeth Comfort,
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and all the rest be abusers of Christian libertie, there is no reason, that for the great multitude of the abusers, he should be depriued of comfort, for whom Christ dyed.
and all the rest be Abusers of Christian liberty, there is no reason, that for the great multitude of the Abusers, he should be deprived of Comfort, for whom christ died.
how to chuse the Séeds, how to Sowe it with discretion, how to bruse the cloddes and knottie affections of mens hearts, by the threatenings of the lawe,
how to choose the Seeds, how to Sow it with discretion, how to bruise the clods and knotty affections of men's hearts, by the threatenings of the law,
vntyl he himselfe shall call you, and make you fit for that function, and with this persuasiō apply the scriptures, and no doubt the Lord will blesse bothe you & your studies the better.
until he himself shall call you, and make you fit for that function, and with this persuasion apply the Scriptures, and no doubt the Lord will bless both you & your studies the better.
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Paul will haue the Minister to bee no NONLATINALPHABET no young Plant, not greene timbered, but to be seasoned for a time, with the knowledge of Gods worde,
Paul will have the Minister to be no no young Plant, not green timbered, but to be seasoned for a time, with the knowledge of God's word,
So also an order may now be taken, that they may be driuen to some godly exercises, wherby not onely, the good gifts of God may be continued and increased in them,
So also an order may now be taken, that they may be driven to Some godly exercises, whereby not only, the good Gifts of God may be continued and increased in them,
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and except they haue these giftes and graces of the holy spirit, and be endewed with power from an high, they are not fit Pastors, for the Church of Christ.
and except they have these Gifts and graces of the holy Spirit, and be endued with power from an high, they Are not fit Pastors, for the Church of christ.
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This then is the first thing which is required in vs, that are appointed to be labourers in the Lordes Haruest, that, we vnderstand the misteries of God, and know how to labour.
This then is the First thing which is required in us, that Are appointed to be labourers in the lords Harvest, that, we understand the Mysteres of God, and know how to labour.
and therefore, he prayeth the Lorde to giue him vnderstanding in all things, that he may be able to shew himselfe a workeman, that néedeth not to be ashamed, rightly deuiding the word of truth.
and Therefore, he Prayeth the Lord to give him understanding in all things, that he may be able to show himself a workman, that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
For if the Ministers be not able thus to deuide the worde of trueth, then are they nothing els but, labourers without tooles, Stewards without Talents, Teachers without doctrine, Sheepeheards without Pastures, Bels without Clappers, Cryers without voyces, Watchemen without eyes, builders without handes, Captaines without weapons, Fishers without Nets, Lanternes without lights, Embassadours without tongues, Fe•rs without meate, Sowere without Seede, leaders without sight, Sal•e, without sauour: and therefore good for nothing;
For if the Ministers be not able thus to divide the word of truth, then Are they nothing Else but, labourers without tools, Stewards without Talents, Teachers without Doctrine, Shepherds without Pastures, Bells without Clappers, Criers without voices, Watchmen without eyes, Builders without hands, Captains without weapons, Fishers without Nets, Lanterns without lights, ambassadors without tongues, Fe•rs without meat, Sowere without Seed, leaders without sighed, Sal•e, without savour: and Therefore good for nothing;
Who is a good and faithfull Steward? say the Christe? and Paule affirmeth this to be required in all the dispensers of Gods worde, that euery one be found faithfull:
Who is a good and faithful Steward? say the Christ? and Paul Affirmeth this to be required in all the dispensers of God's word, that every one be found faithful:
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as many nowe a dayes doo, running vp and downe from Scriptures, to Doctors from Prophets, to Poets, from Peter to Ouid from Paule to Horac• from Christ to Virgil, to the great derogating from the authoritie and maiestie of our Sauiour Christ,
as many now a days do, running up and down from Scriptures, to Doctors from prophets, to Poets, from Peter to Ovid from Paul to Horac• from christ to Virgil, to the great derogating from the Authority and majesty of our Saviour christ,
and bring into captiuitie euery thought vnto the obedience of Christ ▪ and the c•use why there appeareth so small fruite of many of our Preachings, is because, wee trust not to that weapon• which God dooth deliuer vs. For so sayeth God by the Prophet, If they had stood in my counsell and had declared my words vnto my people, thē they should haue turned them from their euill way,
and bring into captivity every Thought unto the Obedience of christ ▪ and the c•use why there appears so small fruit of many of our Preachings, is Because, we trust not to that weapon• which God doth deliver us For so Saith God by the Prophet, If they had stood in my counsel and had declared my words unto my people, them they should have turned them from their evil Way,
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And therefore, why the labour that we take in the Lords Haruest is often in vaine, is because we labour not with the right toole and instrument, the worde of God, which,
And Therefore, why the labour that we take in the lords Harvest is often in vain, is Because we labour not with the right tool and Instrument, the word of God, which,
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as Christ drew his Parables from the Haruest, the ground, the Seede, the Viniarde, and such other things as are moste familiar and best knowne vnto the common people, he may also vse the sayings and sentences of Doctours and Fathers,
as christ drew his Parables from the Harvest, the ground, the Seed, the Vineyard, and such other things as Are most familiar and best known unto the Common people, he may also use the sayings and sentences of Doctors and Father's,
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yea and of prophaine Philosophers & Poets, sometimes as Saint Paul dooth alledge, somtimes halfe verses, sometimes whole verses, out of Aratus, Menander, and Epimenides, which were all prophane and Heathnish Poets:
yea and of Profane Philosophers & Poets, sometime as Saint Paul doth allege, sometimes half Verses, sometime Whole Verses, out of Aratus, Menander, and Epimenides, which were all profane and Heathenish Poets:
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For otherwise, for the confyrmation of any doctrine we ought to leane onely to the authoritie of the word, which dooth fully & perfectly cōtaine althings necessary to our saluatiō,
For otherwise, for the confirmation of any Doctrine we ought to lean only to the Authority of the word, which doth Fully & perfectly contain All things necessary to our salvation,
as he saith by the propher Esay. Who required these things at your hands? Who required this at your hands, yt ye should cause my holy & blessed word to be locked vp,
as he Says by the Propher Isaiah. Who required these things At your hands? Who required this At your hands, that you should cause my holy & blessed word to be locked up,
and Peterpence, may impouerish the whole lande? Who required this at your hands? to patter vp prayers, in an vnknowne tongue, which ye vnderstād as well with your héeles,
and Peterpence, may impoverish the Whole land? Who required this At your hands? to patter up Prayers, in an unknown tongue, which you understand as well with your heels,
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but to giue mine honour to Angels and Saints, to Idols and Images, to stocks and stones, to blockes & Bones? Who required this at your hands, yt ye should take the sacramēt of my bloud (which I shed for al mē) frō the common people,
but to give mine honour to Angels and Saints, to Idols and Images, to stocks and stones, to blocks & Bones? Who required this At your hands, that you should take the sacrament of my blood (which I shed for all men) from the Common people,
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& so to make my supper, rather an excōmunication then a Communion? who required this at your hands, that ye should rather thrust your children into Abbeis & Couents, there to liue an idle & a Swinish life, being pampered vp with all dilicious fare, which may stir thē vp to all filthines, thē to set thē to some homest occupatiō, to get their liuing with the sweate of their browes, to the profit and furtherance of the Common wealth? Who required this of you, that ye should accompt it a more meritorious work, to gilde an Image their to cloathe a poore naked man? and a better déede, to go a gadding on Pilgrimage to séeke dead bones,
& so to make my supper, rather an excommunication then a Communion? who required this At your hands, that you should rather thrust your children into Abbeys & Covents, there to live an idle & a Swinish life, being pampered up with all dilicious fare, which may stir them up to all filthiness, them to Set them to Some homest occupation, to get their living with the sweat of their brows, to the profit and furtherance of the Common wealth? Who required this of you, that you should account it a more meritorious work, to gild an Image their to cloth a poor naked man? and a better deed, to go a gadding on Pilgrimage to seek dead bones,
who required this at your hands, that ye should make any other Purgatorie, then the bloud of Iesus Christ, which dooth purge you from all your sinne? or that ye should place your holynesse in kissing of Reliques, créeping to crosses, choyce of meates, contempt of mariage, sprinkling of holy water, cēsing of Herbs & boughes, auricular shriuing, in consecrated war, Agnus Deis, Crucifyres, Palmes, Creame, Spittle, Salte, Oile, Ashes, Bels, Beads, Ladies Psalters, Portuises, Legēdaries, Mās merits, work of supererogatiō, Shrines, Roodes, Tapers, Frankencense, Masses, Dirges, Trentals, Buls, Pardons, Indulgences,
who required this At your hands, that you should make any other Purgatory, then the blood of Iesus christ, which doth purge you from all your sin? or that you should place your holiness in kissing of Relics, creeping to Crosses, choice of Meats, contempt of marriage, sprinkling of holy water, censing of Herbs & boughs, auricular shriving, in consecrated war, Agnus Deis, Crucifyres, Palms, Cream, Spittle, Salt, Oil, Ashes, Bells, Beads, Ladies Psalters, Portuises, Legendaries, Men merits, work of supererogation, Shrines, Roods, Tapers, Frankincense, Masses, Dirges, Trentals, Bulls, Pardons, Indulgences,
and all such trashe and trumpery, wherof there is no mention at all, in my holy worde? Who required these things at your hands? & if I neuer required them,
and all such trash and trumpery, whereof there is no mention At all, in my holy word? Who required these things At your hands? & if I never required them,
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but rather forbad them, and commaunded the cleane contrarie, then are ye no faithfull labourers, ye labour for your owne gaine, to make Marchandise of soules,
but rather forbade them, and commanded the clean contrary, then Are you no faithful labourers, you labour for your own gain, to make Merchandise of Souls,
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and if in making of the Tabernacle, or building of the materiall Temple, it was not lawfull for the workemen to doo any thing, but what the Lorde appointed:
and if in making of the Tabernacle, or building of the material Temple, it was not lawful for the workmen to do any thing, but what the Lord appointed:
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and without respect of persons, doo bouldly that Message, whereunto the Lorde shall send vs, knowing that, if we seeke to please men, we cannot be the seruaunts of Christ.
and without respect of Persons, do boldly that Message, whereunto the Lord shall send us, knowing that, if we seek to please men, we cannot be the Servants of christ.
The Prophet denounceth an woe against those, which sowe Pillowes vnder mens elbowes, and crie, peace, peace, where as no peace is, and God dooth threaten by Ieremie, that, hee will come against those Prophets, which haue sweete lips, and flatter men in their sinnes.
The Prophet Denounceth an woe against those, which sow Pillows under men's elbows, and cry, peace, peace, where as no peace is, and God doth threaten by Ieremie, that, he will come against those prophets, which have sweet lips, and flatter men in their Sins.
the Lord •ut out all flattering lips, saith the Prophet Dauid: and as flattering lippes are abhominable in all mē, so especially they ought to be abhorred of vs, which are the Messengers of the Lord of Hoasts.
the Lord •ut out all flattering lips, Says the Prophet David: and as flattering lips Are abominable in all men, so especially they ought to be abhorred of us, which Are the Messengers of the Lord of Hosts.
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yet if Princes offend, ye Prophet of God must say, the Princes are rebellious, & companions of theeues: euery one loueth bribes they iudge not the fatherles,
yet if Princes offend, you Prophet of God must say, the Princes Are rebellious, & Sodales of thieves: every one loves Bribes they judge not the fatherless,
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so that Nathan must say vnto Dauid, thou art the man, it is thou that hast done this deede, & doubt not but the Lord will so worke with it, that thy smiting shall be taken for a benefit, and thy reproouing for a precious balme, which will not breake his head,
so that Nathan must say unto David, thou art the man, it is thou that hast done this deed, & doubt not but the Lord will so work with it, that thy smiting shall be taken for a benefit, and thy reproving for a precious balm, which will not break his head,
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& howsoeuer the wicked doo kick & spurne against thy godly admonitiōs, yet no vnthankfulnes of the world, ought to driue them frō performing thy duty,
& howsoever the wicked do kick & spurn against thy godly admonitions, yet no unthankfulness of the world, ought to driven them from performing thy duty,
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What though thou be Sawde in péeces, with a Sawe of wood, as the Prophet Isay was? or haue a Naile of Iron driuen into the Temples of thy head, with Amos? or be beheaded, with Iohn Baptist? or be Stoned with Steuen? or slaine with the Sworde, with Iames? or most cruelly put to death with Peter & Paule, and the rest of the Apostles? or haue thy portion among the blessed Martirs of God, whereof some were deuoured with wilde Beasts some burnt with fier and Faggot, some broyld vpon hoate coales, some hanged, some drowned, some torne in péeces with wilde Horses:
What though thou be Sawde in Pieces, with a Saw of wood, as the Prophet Saiah was? or have a Nail of Iron driven into the Temples of thy head, with Amos? or be beheaded, with John Baptist? or be Stoned with Stephen? or slain with the Sword, with James? or most cruelly put to death with Peter & Paul, and the rest of the Apostles? or have thy portion among the blessed Martyrs of God, whereof Some were devoured with wild Beasts Some burned with fire and Faggot, Some broiled upon hot coals, Some hanged, Some drowned, Some torn in Pieces with wild Horses:
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Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he is tryed, he shall receaue the Crowne of life, which the Lorde hath promised to them that loue him.
Blessed is the man that Endureth temptation, for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Thus must the Ministers labour faithfully, and not onely faithfully, but willingly, as Peter sayth, feede the flock of Christ, which dependeth vpon you, caring for it, not by constraint,
Thus must the Ministers labour faithfully, and not only faithfully, but willingly, as Peter say, feed the flock of christ, which dependeth upon you, caring for it, not by constraint,
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For if the laboring Seruaunts, which are hyred to doo the worke of men, be bound to doo it, without murmuring and grudging, and to serue their bodily Maisters, with feare and trembling, with singlenes of heart, not with eie seruice, as pleasing men,
For if the labouring Servants, which Are hired to do the work of men, be bound to do it, without murmuring and grudging, and to serve their bodily Masters, with Fear and trembling, with singleness of heart, not with eye service, as pleasing men,
How much more ought the labourers in the Haruest of the Lorde, to shew all faithfulnesse, in dooing that worke willingly, where vnto the Lord hath sent them? The third propertie, which is required in those that wil be good labourers in the Lords Haruest is, Dilligence, for otherwise they be not labourers,
How much more ought the labourers in the Harvest of the Lord, to show all faithfulness, in doing that work willingly, where unto the Lord hath sent them? The third property, which is required in those that will be good labourers in the lords Harvest is, Diligence, for otherwise they be not labourers,
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but loyterers, and therefore Saint Paul dooth charge Timothy, before God, and before the Lorde Iesus Christ, which shall iudge the quick and the dead at his appearing,
but loiterers, and Therefore Saint Paul doth charge Timothy, before God, and before the Lord Iesus christ, which shall judge the quick and the dead At his appearing,
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Right terrible is the woe, which is so often denounced in the holy Scriptures, against the slouthfull and negligēt Pastor, as by the Prophet, wo be to the Sheepeheards, which feede themselues and feede not the flock, and by the Apostle, vae mihi nisi Euangelizauero: Woe be to me,
Right terrible is the woe, which is so often denounced in the holy Scriptures, against the slothful and negligent Pastor, as by the Prophet, woe be to the Shepherds, which feed themselves and feed not the flock, and by the Apostle, vae mihi nisi Evangelize: Woe be to me,
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If the consideration of this woe, that is of the horrible iudgements of God, were laide vp in our harts, it could not be that so many of vs should sléepe in the Cradle of Securitie,
If the consideration of this woe, that is of the horrible Judgments of God, were laid up in our hearts, it could not be that so many of us should sleep in the Cradle of Security,
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and lye continually, either in ye Vniuersities, or in Cathedrall Churches, not once indeuouring to fulfill ye Ministery, which we haue receyued of the Lord:
and lie continually, either in you Universities, or in Cathedral Churches, not once endeavouring to fulfil you Ministry, which we have received of the Lord:
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for, if they which discharge their office by substitutes, would cōsider how yt he which féedeth his flock, only by a Substitute, may peraduenture, go to Heauen by a substitute, but he shall surely, feele his woe in Hell, in his own proper person, & if they which lye away for learnings sake, would cōsider how lamētable ye case is, yt, the Steed should sterue, while the Grasse dooth grow, & how that before God this excuse will not stand, liue Horse and thou shalt haue Grasse, & if all we which are carelesse & negligent, would continually set before our eies, ye woe so oftē pronounced against vs,
for, if they which discharge their office by substitutes, would Consider how that he which feedeth his flock, only by a Substitute, may Peradventure, go to Heaven by a substitute, but he shall surely, feel his woe in Hell, in his own proper person, & if they which lie away for learning's sake, would Consider how lamentable you case is, that, the Steed should starve, while the Grass doth grow, & how that before God this excuse will not stand, live Horse and thou shalt have Grass, & if all we which Are careless & negligent, would continually Set before our eyes, you woe so often pronounced against us,
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when the secrets of all harts shall be opened, it could not be but we should haue more care to fulfil the Ministery which we haue receiued of ye Lord,
when the secrets of all hearts shall be opened, it could not be but we should have more care to fulfil the Ministry which we have received of you Lord,
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when Elizaeus the Prophet asked leaue of him to go to his Father and Mother, he saide, go, returne, for what haue I done vnto thee? I haue anoynted thee to be the Prophet of God,
when Elizaeus the Prophet asked leave of him to go to his Father and Mother, he said, go, return, for what have I done unto thee? I have anointed thee to be the Prophet of God,
so that their soules doo perish for want of foode, they haue a seuere plague denounced against them, by the Prophet Zacharie. O idole Sheepheard, that leaueth the flock, the sworde shall be vpon his arme,
so that their Souls do perish for want of food, they have a severe plague denounced against them, by the Prophet Zacharias. Oh idol Shepherd, that Leaveth the flock, the sword shall be upon his arm,
But otherwise, if ye perceaue euidently that ye haue no Talent at all, and that ye are able to doo no good at all, in the Church of God, I require and charge you,
But otherwise, if you perceive evidently that you have no Talon At all, and that you Are able to do no good At all, in the Church of God, I require and charge you,
before the Lord Iesus Christe, and as ye will aunswer at his appearaunce, that ye presume not rashly, to enter into so high a function, to be Stevvards of the Lords Household, hauing no portion of meate to giue them in due season.
before the Lord Iesus Christ, and as you will answer At his appearance, that you presume not rashly, to enter into so high a function, to be Stewards of the lords Household, having no portion of meat to give them in due season.
and then he was called to his reckoning. Euen so shall all blinde guides, dombe Dogges, vnfaithfull Stewards, Idole Sheepheards, & slouthfull loiterers,
and then he was called to his reckoning. Even so shall all blind guides, dumb Dogs, unfaithful Stewards, Idol Shepherds, & slothful loiterers,
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There is no peace to the wicked, ye Lord hath sayd it, but they shal cary in their brests feare & terror, & tormēting furies, cōtinually citing thē before ye tribunall seat of Christ.
There is no peace to the wicked, you Lord hath said it, but they shall carry in their breasts Fear & terror, & tormenting furies, continually citing them before the tribunal seat of christ.
although for a time, they liue without remorse of conscience, and the stronge man dooth so possesse all things, that all things seeme to be quiet, yet in the end they shall be neuer the better for it, no more then the stall fedde Oxe is the better,
although for a time, they live without remorse of conscience, and the strong man doth so possess all things, that all things seem to be quiet, yet in the end they shall be never the better for it, no more then the stall fed Ox is the better,
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for as of all the treasures and pleasures in the worlde, a quiet conscience is the greatest, as Salomon saith, a good conscience is a continuall feast, so it is the greatest horrour in the world, to make Shipwrake of a good: conscience:
for as of all the treasures and pleasures in the world, a quiet conscience is the greatest, as Solomon Says, a good conscience is a continual feast, so it is the greatest horror in the world, to make Shipwreck of a good: conscience:
for if our hart condemne vs, God is greater then our heart, and therefore let euery one of vs labour faithfully and painefully in the Lords Haruest, let vs as good stewards, giue vnto the household their portion of meate in due season, that whensoeuer we must leaue our flocks, we may euery one of vs, in the testimonie of a good conscience, say as Paule saide to the Elders of Ephesus. I take you all to recorde, this day, that I am pure from the bloud of all men,
for if our heart condemn us, God is greater then our heart, and Therefore let every one of us labour faithfully and painfully in the lords Harvest, let us as good Stewards, give unto the household their portion of meat in due season, that whensoever we must leave our flocks, we may every one of us, in the testimony of a good conscience, say as Paul said to the Elders of Ephesus. I take you all to record, this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men,
The second witnesse which shall accuse thée, if thou be an euil Steward, is, the crie of the poore people, which by thy negligence, are pinched with the famine of the worde of God:
The second witness which shall accuse thee, if thou be an evil Steward, is, the cry of the poor people, which by thy negligence, Are pinched with the famine of the word of God:
for if in plaging of the body of goods, that be true, which the wiseman saith, that the teares which runne downe from the Widdowes cheekes, go vp into heauen,
for if in plaguing of the body of goods, that be true, which the Wiseman Says, that the tears which run down from the Widow's cheeks, go up into heaven,
the crye of the poore dooth enter into the eares of the Lorde of Hoastes, and that which Dauid affirmeth, that, God dooth put the teares of his Saints in his bottell:
the cry of the poor doth enter into the ears of the Lord of Hosts, and that which David Affirmeth, that, God doth put the tears of his Saints in his Bottle:
how much more shall the teares and the cry which commeth by the plaging of the soule, go vp into the eares of ye Lord of Hoasts? when the People shall hūger & thirst,
how much more shall the tears and the cry which comes by the plaguing of the soul, go up into the ears of the Lord of Hosts? when the People shall hunger & thirst,
for, if the voice of the bloud of Abell, did crie out of the earth for vengeance, and if in building of houses, with ye oppressiō of ye poore, one stone doo crie vnto another, & one beame crie against an other, woe be to him that buildeth of bloud:
for, if the voice of the blood of Abel, did cry out of the earth for vengeance, and if in building of houses, with the oppression of the poor, one stone do cry unto Another, & one beam cry against an other, woe be to him that builds of blood:
How much more shal the bloud of the soules of mē, & the maintaining of our wealthy estates, by the perishing of so many soules, cry continually out of ye earth, to the Lord for vengeance And thus, if thou be an vnfaithfull and negligent Steward, thou hast three accusers, continually citing thee,
How much more shall the blood of the Souls of men, & the maintaining of our wealthy estates, by the perishing of so many Souls, cry continually out of the earth, to the Lord for vengeance And thus, if thou be an unfaithful and negligent Steward, thou hast three accusers, continually citing thee,
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within thee a conscience already condemning thee, and before thy face, the terrible Iudge, accompanied with thousands of Angels, calling thee to giue an accomptes, of thy Stewardship.
within thee a conscience already condemning thee, and before thy face, the terrible Judge, accompanied with thousands of Angels, calling thee to give an accounts, of thy Stewardship.
and yet neuer giue ouer to death, but haue paines vnquencheable, intollerable, easelesse, endlesse, and hopelesse, from the which the Lord of his infinite mercy,
and yet never give over to death, but have pains unquenchable, intolerable, easeless, endless, and hopeless, from the which the Lord of his infinite mercy,
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for his sonne Christ his sake, deliuer vs all, and giue vs grace so to vse our Talents, in this vale of miserie, that when our accompts shalbe made, we may be founde acceptable in his sight, and héere that ioyfull saying:
for his son christ his sake, deliver us all, and give us grace so to use our Talents, in this vale of misery, that when our accounts shall made, we may be found acceptable in his sighed, and Here that joyful saying:
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Thus deerely belooued, ye see the thyrde propertie which is required in him that shall labour in the Lords Haruest, that, he must be dilligent, and that if he let any perish,
Thus dearly Beloved, you see the Third property which is required in him that shall labour in the lords Harvest, that, he must be diligent, and that if he let any perish,
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how much more ought ye to auoyde the wilfull murder of so many thousand soules, which perishing by your wilful negligence and ignoraunce, because they know not God, are thrown headlong into euerlasting perdition? and if the bloud of mē that are slaine, béeing behoulden with the eies of the body, dooth moue pitty and compassion,
how much more ought you to avoid the wilful murder of so many thousand Souls, which perishing by your wilful negligence and ignorance, Because they know not God, Are thrown headlong into everlasting perdition? and if the blood of men that Are slain, being behoulden with the eyes of the body, doth move pity and compassion,
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howe much more ought it to gréeue the eyes of your hearts and spirits, to sée the bloudshed of the soules, which bringeth death eternall? When Dauid in the Haruest time, being in the Caue of Adullam, did greatly longe to drinke of the water of Bethlehem, & sayd, O that some man would giue me to drinke of the waters of Bethlehem, there could not well any water be fetched,
how much more ought it to grieve the eyes of your hearts and spirits, to see the bloodshed of the Souls, which brings death Eternal? When David in the Harvest time, being in the Cave of Adullam, did greatly long to drink of the water of Bethlehem, & said, Oh that Some man would give me to drink of the waters of Bethlehem, there could not well any water be fetched,
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when thrée of Dauids mighty Captaines, saw how greatly their King lōged for that water, they valiauntly brake thorough the Hoaste of the Philistines, and drew water out of the Wel of Bethlehem, and brought it vnto Dauid: when Dauid sawe what they had done, he refused to drinke of it, and sayde.
when thrée of David mighty Captains, saw how greatly their King longed for that water, they valiantly brake through the Host of the philistines, and drew water out of the Well of Bethlehem, and brought it unto David: when David saw what they had done, he refused to drink of it, and said.
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O Lord be it farre from me, that I should doo this, Is not this the bloud of the men, which went in daunger of their liues? And so he would not drinke of it,
Oh Lord be it Far from me, that I should do this, Is not this the blood of the men, which went in danger of their lives? And so he would not drink of it,
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as, they will aunswer at the dreadfull day of iudgement, when the secrets of all hearts shall be opened, that if either of them doo knowe in themselues any impediment,
as, they will answer At the dreadful day of judgement, when the secrets of all hearts shall be opened, that if either of them do know in themselves any impediment,
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Euen so I am to charge you, before the Lord Iesus Christ, and as you will aunswer at his appearaunce, that, if any of you doo know in your selues any secret impechment, that either ye want the inward calling, not to respect the liuing,
Even so I am to charge you, before the Lord Iesus christ, and as you will answer At his appearance, that, if any of you do know in your selves any secret impeachment, that either you want the inward calling, not to respect the living,
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or that yee feele not your selues so mortified with the spirite of sanctification, that ye haue good hope to liue according to your profession, to despise the worlde,
or that ye feel not your selves so mortified with the Spirit of sanctification, that you have good hope to live according to your profession, to despise the world,
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But some of you say, that, ye haue no other way to liue, and therefore vnlesse ye •e nows made Ministers, ye must néedes he brought to extreame beggerie.
But Some of you say, that, you have no other Way to live, and Therefore unless you •e nows made Ministers, you must needs he brought to extreme beggary.
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for then, what will it profit a man, to win the whole world, and loose his own soule, or what shall a man giue for his soule? ye must remember the counsell which Paul giueth to Timothie: not to be partakers of other mens sinnes:
for then, what will it profit a man, to win the Whole world, and lose his own soul, or what shall a man give for his soul? you must Remember the counsel which Paul gives to Timothy: not to be partakers of other men's Sins:
then what a desperate case are we in, if we doo also charge and loade our selues with a heape of sinnes committed by other men? whose bloud must be required at our hands, if they be not dilligently lye warned and reclaymed from their wickednes, that they may repent & liue.
then what a desperate case Are we in, if we do also charge and load our selves with a heap of Sins committed by other men? whose blood must be required At our hands, if they be not diligently lie warned and reclaimed from their wickedness, that they may Repent & live.
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and for this cause, there was placed in the breast Plate, vpon Aarons heart, Vrim and Thummim, that is, light and perfection: to signifie, that, he should not only haue light in knowledge, but also integrity in conuersation:
and for this cause, there was placed in the breast Plate, upon Aaron's heart, Urim and Thummim, that is, Light and perfection: to signify, that, he should not only have Light in knowledge, but also integrity in Conversation:
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then are they not gatherers, but scatterers, and God will say vnto them, as he saithe by the Prophet Dauid. What hast thou to do, to declare mine ordinaunces, that thou shouldest take my couenant in thy mouthe? seeing thou hatest to be reformed,
then Are they not gatherers, but scatterers, and God will say unto them, as he Saith by the Prophet David. What hast thou to do, to declare mine ordinances, that thou Shouldst take my Covenant in thy Mouth? seeing thou Hatest to be reformed,
and therefore we ought all to pray vnto God continually, that he will giue vs grace so to reforme our lyues, that we may euery one of vs, say vnto our flockes,
and Therefore we ought all to pray unto God continually, that he will give us grace so to reform our lives, that we may every one of us, say unto our flocks,
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as Saint Paul said vnto the Phillipians. Brethren, be ye followers of men, and looke on them which walke so euen, as ye haue vs, for an ensample, for many walke, of whom I haue tolde you often,
as Saint Paul said unto the Philippians. Brothers, be you followers of men, and look on them which walk so even, as you have us, for an ensample, for many walk, of whom I have told you often,
we are nothing but enemies of the crosse of Christ, we cause the Gospell of Christ to be euill spoken of, we drawe from Christ bothe our selues and others,
we Are nothing but enemies of the cross of christ, we cause the Gospel of christ to be evil spoken of, we draw from christ both our selves and Others,
and liuing ill, we teach God how he shall condemne vs, and therefore, let euery one of vs, endeuour to follow, not the ensample of the Pharisies, which binde heauy burthens, and laye them vpon other mens shoulders, but they them selues, will not so much,
and living ill, we teach God how he shall condemn us, and Therefore, let every one of us, endeavour to follow, not the ensample of the Pharisees, which bind heavy burdens, and say them upon other men's shoulders, but they them selves, will not so much,
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least by any meanes, after we haue preached vnto to others, we our selues become reprobates, that we may be ensamples to the flocke (as Peter saith,) that when the chiefe Sheepeheard shall appeare, we may receiue the incorruptible crowne of glory, which Christ Iesus hath prepared for them which loue him.
lest by any means, After we have preached unto to Others, we our selves become Reprobates, that we may be ensamples to the flock (as Peter Says,) that when the chief Shepherd shall appear, we may receive the incorruptible crown of glory, which christ Iesus hath prepared for them which love him.
and to vs all, and giue vs all grace héereafter, so to a mend our liues, that by our euill ensample, none be compelled to start back from the Gospell of our Lord Iesus Christ.
and to us all, and give us all grace hereafter, so to a mend our lives, that by our evil ensample, none be compelled to start back from the Gospel of our Lord Iesus christ.
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and haue sundrie imperfections, yet good people, this ought to be no cause, why ye should challenge vnto your selues any more liberty, to wallow in sinne and wickednesse.
and have sundry imperfections, yet good people, this ought to be no cause, why you should challenge unto your selves any more liberty, to wallow in sin and wickedness.
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yet, if he sit in Moyses Chayre, if he be called to be your Pastor, ye must follow the exhortation of Christ himselfe, to obserue whatsoeuer by Gods worde they commaund you,
yet, if he fit in Moses Chair, if he be called to be your Pastor, you must follow the exhortation of christ himself, to observe whatsoever by God's word they command you,
Although the Rose be compassed about with many Briers and Nettles, yet doo not thou therefore refuse the swéete Rose, the sauor of life vnto life, to those that shalbe saued:
Although the Rose be compassed about with many Briers and Nettles, yet do not thou Therefore refuse the sweet Rose, the savour of life unto life, to those that shall saved:
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if thou trauaile in a waye that thou knowest not, yet if a Criple by the high waies side doo shew thée which waye thou shalt turne, refuse not thou to go thy way,
if thou travail in a Way that thou Knowest not, yet if a Cripple by the high ways side do show thee which Way thou shalt turn, refuse not thou to go thy Way,
yet if the Priests doo shewe thée where thou shalt finde him, followe thou the wisemen, and go alone. Although, bothe Priest and Leuit, passe by the wounded man,
yet if the Priests do show thee where thou shalt find him, follow thou the Wise men, and go alone. Although, both Priest and Levit, pass by the wounded man,
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Although, by the running of the water, the Chanel is made, nothing more fruitfull, yet the Garden which is watered by it, dooth bring foorth fruite more plentifully.
Although, by the running of the water, the Channel is made, nothing more fruitful, yet the Garden which is watered by it, doth bring forth fruit more plentifully.
Although the Scribes and Pharisies, will put no finger to the burthen, yet take vp the Yoake of Christ and learne of him, that he is meeke, and lowely in heart,
Although the Scribes and Pharisees, will put no finger to the burden, yet take up the Yoke of christ and Learn of him, that he is meek, and lowly in heart,
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Nay, what though it be Sathan himselfe, which confesseth Christ to be the sonne of God, and calleth him Iesus of Nazareth, the holy one of God? yet we must not contemne or refuse the sonne of God,
Nay, what though it be Sathan himself, which Confesses christ to be the son of God, and calls him Iesus of Nazareth, the holy one of God? yet we must not contemn or refuse the son of God,
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But rather muche more we ought to feare that omnipotent God, which so ruleth all things, with his mightye hand, that euen those whom he dooth not gouerne with his spirit,
But rather much more we ought to Fear that omnipotent God, which so Ruleth all things, with his mighty hand, that even those whom he doth not govern with his Spirit,
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Quos Baptizauit Iudas, baptizauit Christus. Whom Iudas Baptized, Christ Baptized, for the dignitie of the worde and Sacraments, dooth not depend vpon the person of the Minister, which may be wicked,
Quos Baptizauit Iudas, baptizauit Christus. Whom Iudas Baptised, christ Baptised, for the dignity of the word and Sacraments, doth not depend upon the person of the Minister, which may be wicked,
It is a lamentable case to consider, how in these our dayes, the Deuill hath so bewitched the heartes of so manye, that in all their assemblyes, Feastes and méetinges, they haue nothing almoste in their mouthes,
It is a lamentable case to Consider, how in these our days, the devil hath so bewitched the hearts of so many, that in all their assemblies, Feasts and meetings, they have nothing almost in their mouths,
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And looke who of all men, are, the fylthyest VVhooremongers, the moste blasphemous swearers, the moste dissolute Gaymesters, the ranckest Ruffyans, the moste cruell oppressiours of the poore, the gretest spoilers of the goods of the Church, wherewith the Ministers should doo good and kéepe Hospitality, they are of all other most busie, in displaying the faults of the Ministerie, which is onely the deuise of Sathan, to drawe them from the consideration of their owne sinnes,
And look who of all men, Are, the fylthyest VVhooremongers, the most blasphemous swearers, the most dissolute Gaymesters, the rankest Ruffyans, the most cruel oppressiours of the poor, the greatest spoilers of the goods of the Church, wherewith the Ministers should do good and keep Hospitality, they Are of all other most busy, in displaying the Faults of the Ministry, which is only the devise of Sathan, to draw them from the consideration of their own Sins,
whereas indéede they should first, pluck out the beame out of their owne eyes, and then should they better see to pluck out the Mote out of their brothers eye.
whereas indeed they should First, pluck out the beam out of their own eyes, and then should they better see to pluck out the Mote out of their Brother's eye.
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and casting behinde your backes, the offences of your neighbours and Pastoures, and although some of your Ministers haue not the grace to liue as they ought to doo,
and casting behind your backs, the offences of your neighbours and Pastors, and although Some of your Ministers have not the grace to live as they ought to do,
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but your remedie is onely to flie vnto God, by feruent and harty prayer, praying alwayes the Lord of the Haruest, that he will powre vpon them the dew of his holy spirite,
but your remedy is only to fly unto God, by fervent and hearty prayer, praying always the Lord of the Harvest, that he will pour upon them the due of his holy Spirit,
and scatter with the other, but labour profitably with bothe hands, bothe with worde and life, with Vrim and Thummim, with light and perfection, with exhortation and conuersation:
and scatter with the other, but labour profitably with both hands, both with word and life, with Urim and Thummim, with Light and perfection, with exhortation and Conversation:
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And héere cōmeth in the last part, which conteyneth the dutie, bothe of Minister and people, to flie vnto God by prayer, that séeing the Haruest is great, and the labourers are but few, we should praye vnto the Lorde of the Haruest, to sende foorth labourers into his Haruest:
And Here comes in the last part, which Containeth the duty, both of Minister and people, to fly unto God by prayer, that seeing the Harvest is great, and the labourers Are but few, we should pray unto the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth labourers into his Harvest:
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They are set downe all in one verse, by Saint Paule, some Apostles, some Prophets, others Euangelists, others Pastors, to the knitting together of the Saints, to the worke of the Ministrie,
They Are Set down all in one verse, by Saint Paul, Some Apostles, Some prophets, Others Evangelists, Others Pastors, to the knitting together of the Saints, to the work of the Ministry,
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it is not, to prouide water against Masse, to wash the corporasse clothes, to vow chastity, to giue the Chalice & couer to the Deacon, as the Subdeacons:
it is not, to provide water against Mass, to wash the corporasse clothes, to Voelli chastity, to give the Chalice & cover to the Deacon, as the Subdeacons:
it is not, to weare a Cardinals Hat, nor to lyue vnto themselues, and their own bellies, as the swimish Cloister mē, Abbots & Priors, Munkes & Friers:
it is not, to wear a Cardinals Hat, nor to live unto themselves, and their own bellies, as the swimish Cloister men, Abbots & Priors, Monks & Friars:
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it is not, to serue mēs humors, as elbow Chaplaines, but, to be a labourer in the Lords Haruest, is, to feede the flocke of Christe, with the heauenly foode of his blessed worde, as did the Apostles, Prophets and Euangelists, in the primitiue Church & as is now required of Pastors & such Elders or Bishops, which are appointed as watchmē ouer certain flocks & congregations, to rule and gouerne the same, by the preaching of the Gospell, by the administring of the Sacraments,
it is not, to serve men's humours, as elbow Chaplains, but, to be a labourer in the lords Harvest, is, to feed the flock of Christ, with the heavenly food of his blessed word, as did the Apostles, prophets and Evangelists, in the primitive Church & as is now required of Pastors & such Elders or Bishops, which Are appointed as watchmen over certain flocks & congregations, to Rule and govern the same, by the preaching of the Gospel, by the administering of the Sacraments,
& by the exercising of Ecclesiasticall discipline, & of the Doctors, whose charge is especially to expound the right sence & vnderstāding of the Scriptures,
& by the exercising of Ecclesiastical discipline, & of the Doctors, whose charge is especially to expound the right sense & understanding of the Scriptures,
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But what néede we of these Pastors & Doctors, séeing yt the holy ghost is promised to be our Doctor, to leade vs into all truth? I answer, yt although it be the peculiar office of the holy Ghost, to lighten vs within, & to lead vs into all trueth, yet the outward Ministerie of ye word, is necessary,
But what need we of these Pastors & Doctors, seeing that the holy ghost is promised to be our Doctor, to lead us into all truth? I answer, that although it be the peculiar office of the holy Ghost, to lighten us within, & to led us into all truth, yet the outward Ministry of the word, is necessary,
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The light of the sū cā nothing helpe blinde eyes, nor the lowdenes of the sound, profit deafe eares, no more cā the word, pearce the hardnes of the hart,
The Light of the sum can nothing help blind eyes, nor the lowdenes of the found, profit deaf ears, no more can the word, pierce the hardness of the heart,
But Iohn writeth not this vnto them, to signifie that they had no néede of teaching, (for then to what purpose should he haue written his Epistle vnto them,
But John Writeth not this unto them, to signify that they had no need of teaching, (for then to what purpose should he have written his Epistle unto them,
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Another doubt may arise of that place in Ieremie, where the Lorde saithe thus: And they shall teache no more euery man his neighbour, and euery man his brother: saying.
another doubt may arise of that place in Ieremie, where the Lord Saith thus: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother: saying.
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whereas in the law it was darkely figured by tipes and shadowes. But he sayeth not, simplye, that there shall neede no more teaching: but he addeth saying:
whereas in the law it was darkly figured by tipes and shadows. But he Saith not, simply, that there shall need no more teaching: but he adds saying:
Know the Lord, they shall no more néede to be taught the first A.B.C. and first Principles of Christian religion, as the old fathers, which were as yonge Children, ignorant of the first rudiments:
Know the Lord, they shall no more need to be taught the First A.B.C and First Principles of Christian Religion, as the old Father's, which were as young Children, ignorant of the First rudiments:
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then this is a perpetuall decrée and ordinaunce of Christ, vnder the Gospell, that, his people should be taught from time to time, that, so•, faithe may come by hearing,
then this is a perpetual Decree and Ordinance of christ, under the Gospel, that, his people should be taught from time to time, that, so•, faith may come by hearing,
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and because none can preache, vnlesse they be sent, we must continually beare in minde, this cōmaūdement of our Sauiour Christ that, we praye vnto the Lord of the Haruest, to send foorth Labourers into his Haruest.
and Because none can preach, unless they be sent, we must continually bear in mind, this Commandment of our Saviour christ that, we pray unto the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth Labourers into his Harvest.
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vnlesse wt our rising early & lying downe late, & eating ye bread of carefulnes, we alwaies, let our praier & supplicatiō be made to God, with thāksgiuing. Iobe saithe:
unless with our rising early & lying down late, & eating the bred of carefulness, we always, let our prayer & supplication be made to God, with thanksgiving. Job Saith:
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How much more then doo we deny the Lorde aboue, if in spirituall graces we doo not confesse and acknowledge, that it is nothing for Paul, to Plant, and Appollo to water,
How much more then do we deny the Lord above, if in spiritual graces we do not confess and acknowledge, that it is nothing for Paul, to Plant, and Apollo to water,
as well, the small number of the faithfull labourers, as also the great number of the peoples sinnes? This vehement zeale and tender care for the Haruest of the Lord, was in Moyses, when he prayed so earnestly for the people, that he sayde:
as well, the small number of the faithful labourers, as also the great number of the peoples Sins? This vehement zeal and tender care for the Harvest of the Lord, was in Moses, when he prayed so earnestly for the people, that he said:
If there lack fiue of fiftie, wilt thou destroy them for fiue? And againe, what if but fortie? And againe, what if thirtie? what if twentie? And againe, let not my Lord be angrie,
If there lack fiue of fiftie, wilt thou destroy them for fiue? And again, what if but fortie? And again, what if thirtie? what if twentie? And again, let not my Lord be angry,
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This was in the Prophet Daniel, who when he heard out of Ieremie, that the Captiuitie should continue seauentie yeares, he turned his face vnto the Lord, with fasting, with Sackcloth and Ashes, and prayed: saying.
This was in the Prophet daniel, who when he herd out of Ieremie, that the Captivity should continue seauentie Years, he turned his face unto the Lord, with fasting, with sackcloth and Ashes, and prayed: saying.
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and hee called God to wytnesse, that hee spake the trueth, howe hee had great heauynesse and contynuall sorrowe of heart for hys Bretheren, and that for their sakes, he wished himselfe to be seperate from Iesus Christe.
and he called God to witness, that he spoke the truth, how he had great heauynesse and continual sorrow of heart for his Brethren, and that for their sakes, he wished himself to be separate from Iesus Christ.
and this ought to be in all the Ministers of Christ, to haue a zealous and a tender care of the Church of God, which Christ hath purchased with his moste precious bloud,
and this ought to be in all the Ministers of christ, to have a zealous and a tender care of the Church of God, which christ hath purchased with his most precious blood,
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and therefore our Sauiour dooth héere commaund his seuentie Disciples, that in all their prayers, they should not haue so much respect vnto themselues,
and Therefore our Saviour doth Here command his seuentie Disciples, that in all their Prayers, they should not have so much respect unto themselves,
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and the prosperous estate of the Church of God, to pray, for the Ministers, that vtteraunce may be giuen vnto them, that they may opē their mouthes bouldly, to publish the secret of the Gospell:
and the prosperous estate of the Church of God, to pray, for the Ministers, that utterance may be given unto them, that they may open their mouths boldly, to publish the secret of the Gospel:
And finally, to praye heere with the seuentie Disciples that the Lord of the Haruest, will send foorth labourers into his Haruest, and this shall euery one of you performe a great deale more carefully,
And finally, to pray Here with the seuentie Disciples that the Lord of the Harvest, will send forth labourers into his Harvest, and this shall every one of you perform a great deal more carefully,
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if ye will call to minde, either the great comfort which commeth vnto you by the paines of faithfull Labourers, or els the miserable estate that ye stande in,
if you will call to mind, either the great Comfort which comes unto you by the pains of faithful Labourers, or Else the miserable estate that you stand in,
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and among his enemyes, then to be well armed, and to haue a good weapen to defēd him? Neither can there be any greater comfort to vs, that, are straungers and Pilgrimes, in this vale of misery,
and among his enemies, then to be well armed, and to have a good weapen to defend him? Neither can there be any greater Comfort to us, that, Are Strangers and Pilgrims, in this vale of misery,
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and continually assaulted with most cruell enemies, the world, the flesh, and the Deuill, then to be well weaponed, with the sworde of the spirite, the word of God, which shall cut downe sinne in vs,
and continually assaulted with most cruel enemies, the world, the Flesh, and the devil, then to be well weaponed, with the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, which shall Cut down sin in us,
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What greater comfort to a man, which walketh in darkenesse, and in a daingerous place, then to haue a light to be brought vnto him? Neither can there be anye greater comforte to vs, which of our selues are nothing but darkenesse (as Paule saythe,
What greater Comfort to a man, which walks in darkness, and in a dangerous place, then to have a Light to be brought unto him? Neither can there be any greater Comfort to us, which of our selves Are nothing but darkness (as Paul say,
as the Prophet speaketh, ther is no mā but he would willingly be preserued frō errours & falshood: it is called, the word of truth. No mā but if he haue any sparkle of grace, he would willingly be deliuered frō the bondage of sinne & iniquitie.
as the Prophet speaks, there is no man but he would willingly be preserved from errors & falsehood: it is called, the word of truth. No man but if he have any sparkle of grace, he would willingly be Delivered from the bondage of sin & iniquity.
our enemyes séeke to pluck from vs, the kingdome of Heauen, and therefore our delight ought to be in the statues of God, for, they are our Counsellers, saith Dauid: if we haue any suite, we are desirous to know the end, how that iudgement shall passe.
our enemies seek to pluck from us, the Kingdom of Heaven, and Therefore our delight ought to be in the statues of God, for, they Are our Counsellers, Says David: if we have any suit, we Are desirous to know the end, how that judgement shall pass.
There is no man, but if his Father haue made a Will and Testament, and therein bequeathed vnto him, any worldly goods or possessions, he wyll read the Will ouer and ouer againe, to see what his father hath bequeathed vnto him.
There is no man, but if his Father have made a Will and Testament, and therein bequeathed unto him, any worldly goods or possessions, he will read the Will over and over again, to see what his father hath bequeathed unto him.
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wherein he hath bequeathed vnto you, not, temporall riches, but, the euerlasting ioyes of Heauen, purchased, not, with Siluer nor Gould, but, with his owne precious bloud:
wherein he hath bequeathed unto you, not, temporal riches, but, the everlasting Joys of Heaven, purchased, not, with Silver nor Gold, but, with his own precious blood:
How much more then, ought ye to héere, marke, and commit vnto me morie, this Will and Testament, of our Lorde and redéemer? When the Market day commeth, that we must prouide for foode and rayement for our bodyes, we wyll applye it dilligently, to our great costes and charges.
How much more then, ought you to Here, mark, and commit unto me morie, this Will and Testament, of our Lord and redeemer? When the Market day comes, that we must provide for food and rayement for our bodies, we will apply it diligently, to our great costs and charges.
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Behoulde the Lorde hath appointed many dayes, especially, the Sabbaoth dayes, to be the Market dayes of our soules, wherein we may fréely prouide for some thing, to the nourishment and comforte of our soules.
Behold the Lord hath appointed many days, especially, the Sabbaoth days, to be the Market days of our Souls, wherein we may freely provide for Some thing, to the nourishment and Comfort of our Souls.
and not so, to care for the body, which shortly shall be Wormes meate, that we haue no care of the soule, which shortly shall be in the companye of Angels.
and not so, to care for the body, which shortly shall be Worms meat, that we have no care of the soul, which shortly shall be in the company of Angels.
for, therefore, is the worde of God called Seede, because in the Séede is all the hope of the Haruest. Sowe litle, reape litle, sowe sparingly, reape sparingly, sowe nothing reape nothing, and therfore let vs neuer thinke, that we can reape the Haruest of euerlasting life, vnlesse we haue a care to sowe in our hearts the Seede of Gods worde:
for, Therefore, is the word of God called Seed, Because in the Seed is all the hope of the Harvest. Sow little, reap little, sow sparingly, reap sparingly, sow nothing reap nothing, and Therefore let us never think, that we can reap the Harvest of everlasting life, unless we have a care to sow in our hearts the Seed of God's word:
for how shall they beléeue on him of whom they haue not heard? or how shall they heare without a Preacher? Vnlesse the ground doo giue Sap vnto the Tree, the Tree must needes wither:
for how shall they believe on him of whom they have not herd? or how shall they hear without a Preacher? Unless the ground do give Sap unto the Tree, the Tree must needs wither:
and haue the Oyle of the sweete promises of Christ, often powred into it, and be dayly fedde with the bread of God, which commeth downe from Heauen and giueth lyfe vnto the world, it must néedes be wythered, dryed vp, & extinguished:
and have the Oil of the sweet promises of christ, often poured into it, and be daily fed with the bred of God, which comes down from Heaven and gives life unto the world, it must needs be withered, dried up, & extinguished:
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And according to the commaundement of Christe in this place, to pray to the Lorde of the Haruest, Colos. 3.16. to send foorth Labourers into his Haruest, that, the worde of Christe may dwell plentifully in vs, in all wisdome:
And according to the Commandment of Christ in this place, to pray to the Lord of the Harvest, Colos 3.16. to send forth Labourers into his Harvest, that, the word of Christ may dwell plentifully in us, in all Wisdom:
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Whose voyce? the voyce of the heauens, the Firmamēt, the vnchaingeable course of daye, night, Summer & Winter, their voice is heard euery where, they preache the power of God. So that we cannot say:
Whose voice? the voice of the heavens, the Firmament, the vnchaingeable course of day, night, Summer & Winter, their voice is herd every where, they preach the power of God. So that we cannot say:
an other reason which Saint Paule vseth, is, the lawe of nature, which God hath ingrauen in the hearts of men, whereby their owne conscience, dooth heare them witnesse,
an other reason which Saint Paul uses, is, the law of nature, which God hath engraved in the hearts of men, whereby their own conscience, doth hear them witness,
yet doth the feare & terror which they continually cary in their brests, & ye iudgmēts of God which they dayly sée before their eyes, compell them, will they, nill they, to confesse that there is a God in heauen, whom they haue contemned.
yet does the Fear & terror which they continually carry in their breasts, & the Judgments of God which they daily see before their eyes, compel them, will they, nill they, to confess that there is a God in heaven, whom they have contemned.
and whom he had despised, & who in the end, would surely be reuenged? By these reasons (good people) ye sée that if ye wāt faithful labourers in the Lordes Haruest,
and whom he had despised, & who in the end, would surely be revenged? By these Reasons (good people) you see that if you want faithful labourers in the lords Harvest,
For he saith by the Prophet, If thou doo not warne the wicked man of his sinnes, his bloud will I require at thy hand, but he saythe therewithall, that, the wicked shall die in his iniquitie, the wicked is taken away for his sinnes,
For he Says by the Prophet, If thou do not warn the wicked man of his Sins, his blood will I require At thy hand, but he say therewithal, that, the wicked shall die in his iniquity, the wicked is taken away for his Sins,
& the ignorant people, bothe the blinde leader, & the blinde follower, as Christ saithe, If the blinde leade the blinde, they shall bothe fall into the Ditche.
& the ignorant people, both the blind leader, & the blind follower, as christ Saith, If the blind lead the blind, they shall both fallen into the Ditch.
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And therefore, séeing your ignoraunce dooth not onely not excuse you, but also throw you headlong into the pit of destruction, there to be punished with euerlasting perdition from the presence of God,
And Therefore, seeing your ignorance doth not only not excuse you, but also throw you headlong into the pit of destruction, there to be punished with everlasting perdition from the presence of God,
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And therfore whensoeuer the séede of Gods word is sowen in your hearts, praye vnto God, that he will so water it with the dew of his holy spirit, that it may take such déepe roote, that Sathan be neuer able to plucke it awaye:
And Therefore whensoever the seed of God's word is sown in your hearts, pray unto God, that he will so water it with the due of his holy Spirit, that it may take such deep root, that Sathan be never able to pluck it away:
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assuring your selues, that the Diuill dooth goe about nothing so dilligently, as to keepe you in ignoraunce and blindnesse, 〈 ◊ 〉 and to snatche the seede of the worde, out of your heartes, least ye should beleeue and be saued.
assuring your selves, that the devil doth go about nothing so diligently, as to keep you in ignorance and blindness, 〈 ◊ 〉 and to snatch the seed of the word, out of your hearts, lest you should believe and be saved.
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that, the people may indeede, come to the Church to be Christened, to be Maryed and to be buryed, but in no case, to pray, or to heare the Gospell of Christ:
that, the people may indeed, come to the Church to be Christened, to be Married and to be buried, but in no case, to pray, or to hear the Gospel of christ:
And thus the God of this world hath blinded their eies, yt, the light of the glorious gospell of Christe, which is the Image of God, should not shine vpon thē.
And thus the God of this world hath blinded their eyes, that, the Light of the glorious gospel of Christ, which is the Image of God, should not shine upon them.
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although hee patter vp neuer so many prayers, yet vnlesse he shew therwithall a zeale to héer the word of God, his praier is abhominable in the sight of God,
although he patter up never so many Prayers, yet unless he show therewithal a zeal to Here the word of God, his prayer is abominable in the sighed of God,
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& this is a plague of all plagues, that, that prayer whereby we should aske all good things at Gods hands, that prayer shall be come abhominable. An other spiritual plague is:
& this is a plague of all plagues, that, that prayer whereby we should ask all good things At God's hands, that prayer shall be come abominable. an other spiritual plague is:
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the taking away of the foode of our soules, and the depriuing vs of the Gospell of Christ, which the Lorde dooth threaten to all the contemners of his word.
the taking away of the food of our Souls, and the depriving us of the Gospel of christ, which the Lord doth threaten to all the contemners of his word.
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nor a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the worde of God, and they shall wander from the North vnto the West, from one Sea to another, they shall runne too and fro to seeke the worde of God, and shall not finde it:
nor a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the word of God, and they shall wander from the North unto the West, from one Sea to Another, they shall run too and from to seek the word of God, and shall not find it:
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And surely if we consider our owne vnthankfulnesse, in this Realme of England, we shalbe compelled to confesse, that we haue deserued long a go to haue this plague to be brought vpon vs, that, the worde of God should be taken from vs,
And surely if we Consider our own unthankfulness, in this Realm of England, we shall compelled to confess, that we have deserved long a go to have this plague to be brought upon us, that, the word of God should be taken from us,
For what one among a thousande hath any care for the heauenly foode of his soule? what one among a thousand, doth praye earnestly to the Lord of the Haruest, to sende foorth labourers into his Haruest? Naye we are rather glutted with it, it is but a vile meate thinke we, we had rather, returne into Aegipt to feede on our Onyons.
For what one among a thousande hath any care for the heavenly food of his soul? what one among a thousand, does pray earnestly to the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth labourers into his Harvest? Nay we Are rather glutted with it, it is but a vile meat think we, we had rather, return into Egypt to feed on our Onions.
and know the time of our visitation, that by our vnthankfulnes wee neuer deserue to haue the glorious Gospell of Christ to be taken from vs. Alas, déere brethren, we consider not the heauie iudgements of God, which hange ouer our heads,
and know the time of our Visitation, that by our unthankfulness we never deserve to have the glorious Gospel of christ to be taken from us Alas, dear brothers, we Consider not the heavy Judgments of God, which hang over our Heads,
But while they mocked the Messengers of God, and despised his worde, and misused his Prophets, beholde the Kinge of the Chaldaeans comming with a fearce and terrible Armie, brake downe the Walles of their Cittie, fiered their Temple, burnt all their Towers, destroyed Man, Woman and Childe,
But while they mocked the Messengers of God, and despised his word, and misused his prophets, behold the King of the Chaldaeans coming with a fierce and terrible Army, brake down the Walls of their city, fired their Temple, burned all their Towers, destroyed Man, Woman and Child,
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so that none escaped death, but such as were ledde into Captiuitye, and all the Goulde and Treasures bothe of the Temple and of the Noble men was all caryed awaye into Babilon.
so that none escaped death, but such as were led into Captivity, and all the Gold and Treasures both of the Temple and of the Noble men was all carried away into Babylon.
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or els of a farre greater Captiuitie, when Sathan shall lead bothe body and soule, into the bottomlesse pit of Hell, there to be punished with euerlasting perdition, from the presence of God,
or Else of a Far greater Captivity, when Sathan shall led both body and soul, into the bottomless pit of Hell, there to be punished with everlasting perdition, from the presence of God,
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To prave the Lord of the Haruest, to sende forthe Labourers into his Haruest, and not onely to pray for faithfull Labourers, but also to put to our helping hands and to indeuour by all lawfull meanes possible, to prouide for such as shall painefully labour in the Haruest of the Lord:
To brave the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth Labourers into his Harvest, and not only to pray for faithful Labourers, but also to put to our helping hands and to endeavour by all lawful means possible, to provide for such as shall painfully labour in the Harvest of the Lord:
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for otherwise, if we will in words seeme to pray for them, and then indéede can not finde in our harts to bestow any peny vpon them, that the Labourers may haue their hier, that, they which sowe vnto you spirituall things, may in like māner reape of your carnall things:
for otherwise, if we will in words seem to pray for them, and then indeed can not find in our hearts to bestow any penny upon them, that the Labourers may have their hire, that, they which sow unto you spiritual things, may in like manner reap of your carnal things:
Héere then is a Lesson for all Latrones (as they are,) but Patrones, as they should be, that in bestowing their liuings, they séeke not to enritche themselues by Sacriledge and Church robberie,
Here then is a lesson for all Latrones (as they Are,) but Patroness, as they should be, that in bestowing their livings, they seek not to enritche themselves by Sacrilege and Church robbery,
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And héere also is a lesson for you of the inferior sorte, that séeing our liuings are so spoyled by impropriations, that they are not able to maintaine Preachers amongst you,
And Here also is a Lesson for you of the inferior sort, that seeing our livings Are so spoiled by impropriations, that they Are not able to maintain Preachers among you,
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and ye sée how euery day it waxeth worse & worse, so that, he now dooth account him happiest, which can pill the Church moste, yet ye must not follow their wicked and desperate ensample,
and you see how every day it Waxes Worse & Worse, so that, he now doth account him Happiest, which can pill the Church most, yet you must not follow their wicked and desperate ensample,
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Set not your mindes so vpō worldly things, as vpō your Oxen, your Farmes and your Wiues, that in ye meane time, ye neglect the Heauenly Supper which is prepared for you by Iesus Christe Ye must accompt the Gospell of Christ, to be that Precious Pearle, which when a Marchaunt man hath found it, he selleth all he hath to bine it, ye must accompt all things but doonge,
Set not your minds so upon worldly things, as upon your Oxen, your Farms and your Wives, that in you mean time, you neglect the Heavenly Supper which is prepared for you by Iesus Christ You must account the Gospel of christ, to be that Precious Pearl, which when a Merchant man hath found it, he Selleth all he hath to bine it, you must account all things but doonge,
Especially, ye that are Landlordes, and haue all the swéete and fatte of the earth, ye are to looke vnto it, that there be prouision made for Labourers in the Lords Haruest, and that ye bestowe your portion liberally thereunto,
Especially, you that Are Landlords, and have all the sweet and fat of the earth, you Are to look unto it, that there be provision made for Labourers in the lords Harvest, and that you bestow your portion liberally thereunto,
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for, what a great shame is it, that ye whom the Lord hath blessed with so great aboundance, should prodigally spende it, all vpon your owne backes, all vpon your owne bellyes, all vpon your owne Kitchins, all vpon your owne Stables, all vpon Hanking and Hunting, all vpon Whores and Hounds:
for, what a great shame is it, that you whom the Lord hath blessed with so great abundance, should prodigally spend it, all upon your own backs, all upon your own bellies, all upon your own Kitchens, all upon your own Stables, all upon Hanking and Hunting, all upon Whores and Hounds:
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and nothing vpon the Church of God, nothing vpon the honour of your cheefe Lord in Heauen, nothing vpon the common wealth, nothing vpon your brethren in Christe deerly bought with the bloud of Christ? And what a shame is it, that ye should accompt the liuings of the Church to be your owne, to giue them, to buie them, to sell them, to farme them, at your owne pleasures,
and nothing upon the Church of God, nothing upon the honour of your chief Lord in Heaven, nothing upon the Common wealth, nothing upon your brothers in Christ dearly bought with the blood of christ? And what a shame is it, that you should account the livings of the Church to be your own, to give them, to buy them, to fell them, to farm them, At your own pleasures,
& in the meane time, to thinke that the care of the Church dooth nothing appertaine vnto you? As the Prophet requireth of Princes, so also all inferior Maiestrates, ought to be Nurcing Fathers & Nurcing Mothers, to the church of God.
& in the mean time, to think that the care of the Church doth nothing appertain unto you? As the Prophet requires of Princes, so also all inferior Magistrates, ought to be Nursing Father's & Nursing Mother's, to the Church of God.
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Pharao was a cruell tyraunt, yet when all his people were so oppressed with hunger, that they were compelled to sell their Cattle and groūd for Corne, whereby all the Countrey was come into the Kings hands,
Pharaoh was a cruel tyrant, yet when all his people were so oppressed with hunger, that they were compelled to fell their Cattle and ground for Corn, whereby all the Country was come into the Kings hands,
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nor Heathenish Southsayers, but for faithfull labourers in the Lordes Haruest to feede the flock of Christe which he hath purchased with his bloud? for otherwise moste certainely, the blinde deuotion of the Papists and Infidels, will condemne vs,
nor Heathenish Soothsayers, but for faithful labourers in the lords Harvest to feed the flock of Christ which he hath purchased with his blood? for otherwise most Certainly, the blind devotion of the Papists and Infidels, will condemn us,
for as nothing ought to be more deare to the Minister, then his flock, that he may say vnto them, as Paul saith vnto the Philippians. God is my record how I long after you all, frō the verye hart roote, in Iesus Christ, my brethren belooued and longed for, ye are my ioy and my crowne, continue in the Lord my belooued.
for as nothing ought to be more deer to the Minister, then his flock, that he may say unto them, as Paul Says unto the Philippians. God is my record how I long After you all, from the very heart root, in Iesus christ, my brothers Beloved and longed for, you Are my joy and my crown, continue in the Lord my Beloved.
shewing thereby that the ioye and Crowne of the Church, ought to be the good and godly estate of the builders therof, that they may be able according to ye word of God, not onely, to sustaine themselues with meate and drinke,
showing thereby that the joy and Crown of the Church, ought to be the good and godly estate of the Builders thereof, that they may be able according to you word of God, not only, to sustain themselves with meat and drink,
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but to maintaine a wife being a sister, as Paul saith, to keepe Hospitallity to the credit of their calling, to prouide for their children, liuing vnder obedience, with all honesty,
but to maintain a wife being a sister, as Paul Says, to keep Hospitality to the credit of their calling, to provide for their children, living under Obedience, with all honesty,
And therfore, you my Lorde, are here also admonished, not to regard the pittifull and lamentable complaints of those which alledge their charges heeretofore,
And Therefore, you my Lord, Are Here also admonished, not to regard the pitiful and lamentable complaints of those which allege their charges heretofore,
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and set them to the Plowe and Carte, but to aunswer them, as Vlisses answered Andromache, intreating for her boy Astianax: Thy teares O woman, moue me much,
and Set them to the Plow and Cart, but to answer them, as Ulysses answered Andromache, entreating for her boy Astianax: Thy tears Oh woman, move me much,
And last of all ye yt are ye parents are here to learne, to weigh the gifts & ability of your childrē before ye seek to bring thē into the Ministery.
And last of all you that Are you Parents Are Here to Learn, to weigh the Gifts & ability of your children before you seek to bring them into the Ministry.
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so that with the best ye will serue the world, and God must take that which is left, whereas indéede, ye ought to thinke none to good to serue the Lorde:
so that with the best you will serve the world, and God must take that which is left, whereas indeed, you ought to think none to good to serve the Lord:
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but to accompt it as King Dauid did, a more honorable thing, to be a dorekeeper in the house of his God, then to dwell in the tabernacles of wickednesse:
but to account it as King David did, a more honourable thing, to be a dorekeeper in the house of his God, then to dwell in the Tabernacles of wickedness:
The scornefull kéeping back of the worthy, and the carelesse and impudent thrusting in of the vnworthy is a manifest signe, that ye haue not that care for the Lords Haruest, which ye ought to haue, séeing that ye séeke to place therein loyterers, thrust in by your selues,
The scornful keeping back of the worthy, and the careless and impudent thrusting in of the unworthy is a manifest Signen, that you have not that care for the lords Harvest, which you ought to have, seeing that you seek to place therein loiterers, thrust in by your selves,
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or Minister the Sacraments, being either men which are not called, or women which may not be called to that publique function, they are no better then Core, Dathan and Abiram, who with two hundred & fifty men, offered Incense to the Lorde, without calling,
or Minister the Sacraments, being either men which Are not called, or women which may not be called to that public function, they Are no better then Core, Dathan and Abiram, who with two hundred & fifty men, offered Incense to the Lord, without calling,
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yet none ought to intrude themselues, before they be called and sent of God, not onely with the inward calling, but also with the outward. I speake this of the publique office of the Ministerie, for otherwise, euery Christian is bound priuatly, to instruct his brother, and especially, euery parent & houshoulder is bound by the word of God, to be a Bishop in his owne family, & hath charge not onely of the body, but also of the soule.
yet none ought to intrude themselves, before they be called and sent of God, not only with the inward calling, but also with the outward. I speak this of the public office of the Ministry, for otherwise, every Christian is bound privately, to instruct his brother, and especially, every parent & Householder is bound by the word of God, to be a Bishop in his own family, & hath charge not only of the body, but also of the soul.
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first, to be approoued and allowed by the iudgemēt of the Church, especially of those whome the Apostle doothe call NONLATINALPHABET which be ouer ye people & haue the ouersight of the people,
First, to be approved and allowed by the judgement of the Church, especially of those whom the Apostle doth call which be over you people & have the oversight of the people,
when he saith to Timothy: Despise not the g•if• that is in thee, which was giuē thee by prophesie, with the laying on of hands of the company of the eldership:
when he Says to Timothy: Despise not the g•if• that is in thee, which was given thee by prophesy, with the laying on of hands of the company of the eldership:
but hath ioyned with himselfe a Seniory of the Preachers round about you, who haue altogether in this church examined these which are now to be admitted for the space of these two or three daies,
but hath joined with himself a Signiory of the Preachers round about you, who have altogether in this Church examined these which Are now to be admitted for the Molle of these two or three days,
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) therfore, there is none at this time admitted but he is approoued & cōmended by ye letters of sundry worshipfull and others, which are best thought of, testifying bothe his good & godly conuersation,
) Therefore, there is none At this time admitted but he is approved & commended by you letters of sundry worshipful and Others, which Are best Thought of, testifying both his good & godly Conversation,
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And héere, as in Matrymonie, the congregation standing by, is déepely charged, that, If any man can shew any iust cause why the partyes that are to bee marryed maye not lawefullye be ioyned together, that hee nowe speake,
And Here, as in Matrimony, the congregation standing by, is deeply charged, that, If any man can show any just cause why the parties that Are to be married may not lawfully be joined together, that he now speak,
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Paul & Barnabas, were sent foorth with fasting & praier. And the second thing is, the laying on of hands, wherby they are as it were seperate from priuate men,
Paul & Barnabas, were sent forth with fasting & prayer. And the second thing is, the laying on of hands, whereby they Are as it were separate from private men,
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sometimes of the twelue, sometimes, of certaine Prophets & Teachers, and somtimes of the Seniorie or eldership, which seemeth moste to appertaine to the state of the church now present.
sometime of the twelue, sometime, of certain prophets & Teachers, and sometimes of the Signiory or eldership, which seems most to appertain to the state of the Church now present.
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but onely of Popish Priestes, which are no true Seniorie? I aunswer, that, the manner of calling, must be considered according to the visible estate of the Church, which is either altogether corrupt,
but only of Popish Priests, which Are no true Signiory? I answer, that, the manner of calling, must be considered according to the visible estate of the Church, which is either altogether corrupt,
God did extraordinarily raise vp vnto them Elias, to reforme them, and to endeuor to bring thē vnto the right seruice of God ▪ who notwithstanding) was not a Priest, neither had he in that respect any succession.
God did extraordinarily raise up unto them Elias, to reform them, and to endeavour to bring them unto the right service of God ▪ who notwithstanding) was not a Priest, neither had he in that respect any succession.
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That this generall corruption shall be in the Church, in the last age, and that God shall rayse vp witnesses to speake against it, it is sufficiently shewed in the Apocalips. Againe I may aunswer, that, the most part of the first reformers of the Church, in this last age, had after a sort an ordinary vocation (as they count a vocation) for they were called by the Priests,
That this general corruption shall be in the Church, in the last age, and that God shall raise up Witnesses to speak against it, it is sufficiently showed in the Apocalypse. Again I may answer, that, the most part of the First reformers of the Church, in this last age, had After a sort an ordinary vocation (as they count a vocation) for they were called by the Priests,
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and therefore by consequent, had authoritie and right, to goe vp into the Pulpit, and to teach in the Church, as Luther, Zwinglius, Ecolampadius, Bucer, and before them, Wicliffe, and Iohn Hus, and so many Bishoppes in England, Scotland, Denmarke, and els where, which haue receaued,
and Therefore by consequent, had Authority and right, to go up into the Pulpit, and to teach in the Church, as Luther, Zwinglius, Œcolampadius, Bucer, and before them, Wycliffe, and John Hus, and so many Bishops in England, Scotland, Denmark, and Else where, which have received,
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and do preach the Gospell of Christ, haue succeeded the Popish Priests, in succession of the Chaire and place, although in Doctrine, they haue onely succeeded our Lorde and Sauiour Iesus Christ.
and do preach the Gospel of christ, have succeeded the Popish Priests, in succession of the Chair and place, although in Doctrine, they have only succeeded our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ.
And therefore as we allowe their Baptisme, so also their imposition of hands, vntill the time came, that the Lorde in his mercie tooke away the corruptions of them bothe.
And Therefore as we allow their Baptism, so also their imposition of hands, until the time Come, that the Lord in his mercy took away the corruptions of them both.
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and with prayer, not with shauing and besmearing with Oyle, not with, Tapers, Basins, Towels, Chalices, singing Cakes, Wine and Water, Flower, Crosses, Linens, bands:
and with prayer, not with shaving and besmearing with Oil, not with, Tapers, Basins, Towels, Chalice, singing Cakes, Wine and Water, Flower, Crosses, Linens, bans:
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not with sundrie such sottish ceremonies, & foolish gestures, as haue bin vsed héeretofore, in the creating of popish Bishops and Priests, greasie shauelings, and Idolatrous Massemongers:
not with sundry such sottish ceremonies, & foolish gestures, as have been used heretofore, in the creating of popish Bishops and Priests, greasy shavelings, and Idolatrous Massmongers:
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And for this cause, my Lorde hath thought it conuenient, at this time, not to ordayne the Ministers secrety in his Closet, as hath beene wickedly practised of others heeretofore:
And for this cause, my Lord hath Thought it convenient, At this time, not to ordain the Ministers secrety in his Closet, as hath been wickedly practised of Others heretofore:
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but, to bring them into the face of the congregation, to the end that we altogether, might, with one heart and one voyce, praye vnto the Lorde of the Haruest, that hee will make them profitable Labourers in his Haruest.
but, to bring them into the face of the congregation, to the end that we altogether, might, with one heart and one voice, pray unto the Lord of the Harvest, that he will make them profitable Labourers in his Harvest.
And nowe therefore, deare brethren, let vs not accoumpt this busynesse, A Spectacle to bee gazed vpon, but let vs all with one accorde, lifte vp our mindes vnto the Father of Heauen, thorough the merits and intercession of his welbelooued sonne Iesus Christ.
And now Therefore, deer brothers, let us not account this business, A Spectacle to be gazed upon, but let us all with one accord, lift up our minds unto the Father of Heaven, through the merits and Intercession of his welbelooued son Iesus christ.
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Let vs pray vnto the Lorde of the Haruest, that hee will graunt not onely to these, which are nowe to be sent foorth, but also, to all vs which are sent already, the grace of his holy and comfortable spirite, that he will endew vs with power from an high:
Let us pray unto the Lord of the Harvest, that he will grant not only to these, which Are now to be sent forth, but also, to all us which Are sent already, the grace of his holy and comfortable Spirit, that he will endue us with power from an high:
that he will so powre out vpon vs, the spirite of wisdom and vnderstanding, that we may know the myseryes of his will, that he will so open vnto vs the dore of vtterance, that we may bouldly publish the secret of the Gospell, that we may with discretion, wisely, painefully, faythfully and dilligently, feede the flocke of Christe, which he hath purchased with his bloud, so that no vnthankfulnesse of the world may discourage vs or driue vs from the performing of our dutie, that we may fulfill our Ministerie, and continue in doctrine: not to put our handes to the Plough and then to looke backe againe:
that he will so pour out upon us, the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, that we may know the miseries of his will, that he will so open unto us the door of utterance, that we may boldly publish the secret of the Gospel, that we may with discretion, wisely, painfully, faithfully and diligently, feed the flock of Christ, which he hath purchased with his blood, so that no unthankfulness of the world may discourage us or driven us from the performing of our duty, that we may fulfil our Ministry, and continue in Doctrine: not to put our hands to the Plough and then to look back again:
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as many in these our dayes, preach dilligently for a time, while they haue nothing, but when they haue gotten good liuings, then the fat •ennes laye no Egges.
as many in these our days, preach diligently for a time, while they have nothing, but when they have got good livings, then the fat •ennes say no Eggs.
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and builde vp the walles of Ierusalem, that, he wil giue vnto vs al the spirite of sanctification, that, we may let our light so shine before men, that they may see our good woorkes and glorifye our Father in Heauen:
and build up the walls of Ierusalem, that, he will give unto us all the Spirit of sanctification, that, we may let our Light so shine before men, that they may see our good works and Glorify our Father in Heaven:
and graunt vnto all Students, that, they may alwayes haue his feare before theyr eyes, and make this the chéefe end of all their Studyes, the glory of his holy name, the profit of the Church,
and grant unto all Students, that, they may always have his Fear before their eyes, and make this the chief end of all their Studies, the glory of his holy name, the profit of the Church,
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And thus good people, that I may nowe draw to an end, yée haue heard out of this charge, giuen by our Sauiour Christe vnto his seuentie Disciples, all such profitable Lessons as my slender Tallent would suffer me, at this tyme, to delyuer vnto you.
And thus good people, that I may now draw to an end, the have herd out of this charge, given by our Saviour Christ unto his seuentie Disciples, all such profitable Lessons as my slender Talent would suffer me, At this time, to deliver unto you.
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& in heart, lament as well the small number of true and faithfull Labourers, as also the great aboundaunce of Wolues and Hierlings, and that we ought to continue in praier although we haue not our requests at the first,
& in heart, lament as well the small number of true and faithful Labourers, as also the great abundance of Wolves and Hirelings, and that we ought to continue in prayer although we have not our requests At the First,
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but that Théeues & murderers doo dayly créepe in more & more, and that we must pray onely, for the merits and intercession of Iesus Christ, who is only the mediator betwixt God and Man, in whome the Father ir well pleased:
but that Thieves & murderers do daily creep in more & more, and that we must pray only, for the merits and Intercession of Iesus christ, who is only the Mediator betwixt God and Man, in whom the Father ir well pleased:
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who is onely able to heare vs, and onely of power to helpe vs, and not to any Saint or Angell in Heauen, ascribing that to the Creature, which is due vnto the Creator, who be blessed for euer and euer.
who is only able to hear us, and only of power to help us, and not to any Saint or Angel in Heaven, ascribing that to the Creature, which is due unto the Creator, who be blessed for ever and ever.
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But because these matters require a larger discourse, then the weakenesse of my voyce wyll nowe permitte me to vtter, I haue thought good, rather, to passe them ouer bréefely,
But Because these matters require a larger discourse, then the weakness of my voice will now permit me to utter, I have Thought good, rather, to pass them over briefly,
then by continuing my speach, either to weary you and my self, or to withhould you any longer, from a far more learned exhortation, which shall immediatly be giuen you.
then by Continuing my speech, either to weary you and my self, or to withhold you any longer, from a Far more learned exhortation, which shall immediately be given you.
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so wee may bring foorth fruite accordingly, that we of the Ministerie, maye with all wisdome and discretion, feede the Flocks committed to our charge, that we may labour so dilligentlye, faithfullye,
so we may bring forth fruit accordingly, that we of the Ministry, may with all Wisdom and discretion, feed the Flocks committed to our charge, that we may labour so diligently, faithfully,
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but labour with bothe hands, with worde and lyfe, as well by our agreeing together with brotherly looue, and gooing hande in hand together, in the woorke of the Lorde, as also, by all integritie, holynesse and purenesse of liuing least while we preach vnto others 〈 ◊ 〉 selues become reprobates.
but labour with both hands, with word and life, as well by our agreeing together with brotherly love, and going hand in hand together, in the work of the Lord, as also, by all integrity, holiness and pureness of living least while we preach unto Others 〈 ◊ 〉 selves become Reprobates.
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And the 〈 ◊ 〉 •e out the dew of his holy spirit, 〈 ◊ 〉 you that are the hearers, that the séede which we sawe amongst you, may neither 〈 ◊ 〉 out of your hearts by Sathan, as the seede by the high way side, is deuoured by the Powles of the ayre,
And the 〈 ◊ 〉 •e out the due of his holy Spirit, 〈 ◊ 〉 you that Are the hearers, that the seed which we saw among you, may neither 〈 ◊ 〉 out of your hearts by Sathan, as the seed by the high Way side, is devoured by the Powles of the air,
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that so ye may be a plentifull Haruest vnto the Lorde not bringing foorth the Tares of sinne and wickednesse, but in the fruite of good workes, aunswerable to that husbandrie, which the Lorde hath bestowed vpon you.
that so you may be a plentiful Harvest unto the Lord not bringing forth the Tares of sin and wickedness, but in the fruit of good works, answerable to that Husbandry, which the Lord hath bestowed upon you.
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so especially our dull spirits in prayer, and giue grace héereafter, bothe to Pastoure and to people, that we may pray earnestly from the hart vnto the Lorde of the Haruest, to sende foorth Labourers into his Haruest, that so wée may be taught,
so especially our dull spirits in prayer, and give grace hereafter, both to Pasture and to people, that we may pray earnestly from the heart unto the Lord of the Harvest, to send forth Labourers into his Harvest, that so we may be taught,
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and so wee may liue in this world, that at the last daye, when wée shall appeare beefore the Throne of Christ, the Angels of God may gather vs, not as the wicked, which shall be collected as faggots,
and so we may live in this world, that At the last day, when we shall appear before the Throne of christ, the Angels of God may gather us, not as the wicked, which shall be collected as faggots,
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and cast into the Fyre, but as pure Wheate which is gathered into the Barnes of euerlasting rest, that we may inherit the heauenly Ierusalem, the Lande of Canaan flowing with Milke and Hony. where there shall bee no more Tares nor Wéedes,
and cast into the Fire, but as pure Wheat which is gathered into the Barns of everlasting rest, that we may inherit the heavenly Ierusalem, the Land of Canaan flowing with Milk and Hony where there shall be no more Tares nor Weeds,
nor Thornes, nor Thistles, nor heate of Sunne to parche, nor stormes, nor tempestes, but wée shall remaine (for euer) a glorious Haruest vnto the Lorde, where there shall be no more hunger,
nor Thorns, nor Thistles, nor heat of Sun to parche, nor storms, nor tempests, but we shall remain (for ever) a glorious Harvest unto the Lord, where there shall be no more hunger,
as eye neuer saw, eare neuer harde, neither euer could enter into the harte of man To the which ioyes, the eternall God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, both happylye and spéedely, bring vs all,
as eye never saw, ear never harden, neither ever could enter into the heart of man To the which Joys, the Eternal God and Father of our Lord Iesus christ, both happily and speedily, bring us all,
to whom with the Father and the Holye Ghost, thrée parsons and one true and euerlyuing god be all honor, glorye, maiestie, power and Dominion, both now and euer. Amen. FINIS.
to whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost, thrée parsons and one true and euerlyuing god be all honour, glory, majesty, power and Dominion, both now and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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