Aarons bells a-sounding In a sermon, tending cheiftly [sic] to admonish the ministerie, of their charge, & duty. Preached by M. Samuel Hieron at a general visitation neere Bristow. And now published by them to whom his coppy was entrusted after his death.
& in the third place had sett downe precepts concerning manners & exhortations to a Christian, adding in the end of all, freindly & brotherly salutations:
& in the third place had Set down Precepts Concerning manners & exhortations to a Christian, adding in the end of all, friendly & brotherly salutations:
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Say to Archippus take heede to the ministerie &c. It appeareth by theise words that Archippus was a minister of the church at Colossia; & because he was negligent in his dutye,
Say to Archippus take heed to the Ministry etc. It appears by these words that Archippus was a minister of the Church At Colossia; & Because he was negligent in his duty,
it is the ministerie, the preaching of the word, the instructing of the people, which thou hast received, not of man, but of the Lord: both, of the Lord who is the authour of the ministerie,
it is the Ministry, the preaching of the word, the instructing of the people, which thou hast received, not of man, but of the Lord: both, of the Lord who is the author of the Ministry,
Thou hast received it by his grace, thou hast received it for his glory; let not this grace be in vaine in thee, let not this glory be neglected by thee but so walke in thy ministerie that thou fulfill it:
Thou hast received it by his grace, thou hast received it for his glory; let not this grace be in vain in thee, let not this glory be neglected by thee but so walk in thy Ministry that thou fulfil it:
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wherein we may note two things: first, the persons commanded to doe this duty. Secondly, the manner how, namely by exhortation, wherein observe two things further.
wherein we may note two things: First, the Persons commanded to do this duty. Secondly, the manner how, namely by exhortation, wherein observe two things further.
Therefore it is the dutye of the people to admonish the minister of his ministerie, & to put him in mind of the discharge of his dutye if he be negligent therein.
Therefore it is the duty of the people to admonish the minister of his Ministry, & to put him in mind of the discharge of his duty if he be negligent therein.
but in that he biddeth the Colossians to doe it, he sheweth it a dutye belonging to the people to iogg their minister in the ellbowe as it were, to put him in mind of his charge,
but in that he bids the colossians to do it, he shows it a duty belonging to the people to iogg their minister in the ellbowe as it were, to put him in mind of his charge,
that I may be fit for the building? what shall the sheepe come to the shepheard and put him in mind of his dutye? So, should the people come and admonish the minister,
that I may be fit for the building? what shall the sheep come to the shepherd and put him in mind of his duty? So, should the people come and admonish the minister,
and trees of righteousnes (as the Prophet calleth them) which offer themselves to the Carpenter: they are reasonable sheepe, which can bring their cause to the Shepheard. Their soules are committed to the care of the minister to be taught and instructed,
and trees of righteousness (as the Prophet calls them) which offer themselves to the Carpenter: they Are reasonable sheep, which can bring their cause to the Shepherd. Their Souls Are committed to the care of the minister to be taught and instructed,
As was the case of that ship which was covered with waves when Christ was a sleepe, such is the case of a congregation when the minister is idle and negligent,
As was the case of that ship which was covered with waves when christ was a sleep, such is the case of a congregation when the minister is idle and negligent,
The disciples feared lest through Christs sleepeing, they should have been drownea: and that congregation may feare lest through their Pastours negligence, it be damned. Therefore as then the disciples, in love of their lives went to Christ and a woke him:
The Disciples feared lest through Christ sleeping, they should have been drownea: and that congregation may Fear lest through their Pastors negligence, it be damned. Therefore as then the Disciples, in love of their lives went to christ and a woke him:
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and shall we be lesse carefull in this which is the maine pointe? In the hand of the Miller we loose but our meale, of the Farrier but our horse, of the Taylour but our garment, of the Lawyer but our money, of the Physition but our bodyes:
and shall we be less careful in this which is the main point? In the hand of the Miller we lose but our meal, of the Farrier but our horse, of the Tailor but our garment, of the Lawyer but our money, of the physician but our bodies:
how much more should we say vnto the minister (if he be vnfaithfull) looke to oursoules & take heede to the ministerie which thou hast received in the Lord.
how much more should we say unto the minister (if he be unfaithful) look to oursoules & take heed to the Ministry which thou hast received in the Lord.
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the Prophet sent his servant Gehazi, with a staffe but shee would not be content with that but tooke holde of him and would not leave him, but he himselfe must come.
the Prophet sent his servant Gehazi, with a staff but she would not be content with that but took hold of him and would not leave him, but he himself must come.
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As shee did not content her selfe with the Prophets servant but tooke hold of the Prophet hinselfe so must the people not content themselves with ignorant substitutes of others,
As she did not content her self with the prophets servant but took hold of the Prophet hinself so must the people not content themselves with ignorant substitutes of Others,
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This being the dutie of the people toward their minister to bid him take heede to his ministerie what if I should expostulate with you that are to your minister, as theise Colossians to Archippus? Tell me you that complaine of your minister that he is ignorant,
This being the duty of the people towards their minister to bid him take heed to his Ministry what if I should expostulate with you that Are to your minister, as these colossians to Archippus? Tell me you that complain of your minister that he is ignorant,
Thus the ministers have neglected their dutyes because you have not said to them as heere the Colossians must say to Archippus take heed to the ministerie &c. Say to Archippus ]
Thus the Ministers have neglected their duties Because you have not said to them as Here the colossians must say to Archippus take heed to the Ministry etc. Say to Archippus ]
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nor priviledged from the admonition of his people, but both may and when occasion is offered must be admonished, even of them that are as inferiour to him,
nor privileged from the admonition of his people, but both may and when occasion is offered must be admonished, even of them that Are as inferior to him,
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so if the ministers in the pride of hearte should scorne the admonition of their poore Parishioners, surely they should continue negligent still, and would never be reformed.
so if the Ministers in the pride of heart should scorn the admonition of their poor Parishioners, surely they should continue negligent still, and would never be reformed.
Away then with that proud, haughtie and disdeinfull mind that is not ashamed to be negligent in his ministerie and yet scorneth to be admonished of his people,
Away then with that proud, haughty and disdeinfull mind that is not ashamed to be negligent in his Ministry and yet scorneth to be admonished of his people,
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and to be put in mind of his ministerie? awaye then with theise scornefull speeches (the very signes & tokens of a proud hearte) shall I be reprooved by him? or shall a taylour or shooe-maker come and tell me my dutie? a hatter or mercer or such like, admonish me of my ministerie? why, I doubt not but among theise Colossians, there were both taylours and shooe-makers, and of most occupations,
and to be put in mind of his Ministry? away then with these scornful Speeches (the very Signs & tokens of a proud heart) shall I be reproved by him? or shall a tailor or shoemaker come and tell me my duty? a hatter or mercer or such like, admonish me of my Ministry? why, I doubt not but among these colossians, there were both tailors and shoemakers, and of most occupations,
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Therefore let vs of the ministerie send home this pride to the Eldest sonne of pride, the beast of Rome, that man of sinne that child of perdition, whoe sitteth in his chaire of mischeife, mooveth like an oracle, and both thinketh in his heart,
Therefore let us of the Ministry send home this pride to the Eldest son of pride, the beast of Room, that man of sin that child of perdition, who Sitteth in his chair of mischief, moveth like an oracle, and both Thinketh in his heart,
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though fervent in spirit, and a diligent Preacher, yet he refused not to be taught more perfectly the waye of the Lord by Aquila and Priscilla: an handy craft man, a poore tent-maker,
though fervent in Spirit, and a diligent Preacher, yet he refused not to be taught more perfectly the Way of the Lord by Aquila and Priscilla: an handy craft man, a poor tentmaker,
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First to the preaching of the word. Goe pteach the Gospell, have a care and regard that all the commandements be kept teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commande you.
First to the preaching of the word. Go pteach the Gospel, have a care and regard that all the Commandments be kept teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I command you.
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They are Husband-men and therefore in duty must till Gods ground, and sowe his seede. They are VVatchmen and therefore must give the people warning of ensuing danger.
They Are Husbandmen and Therefore in duty must till God's ground, and sow his seed. They Are VVatchmen and Therefore must give the people warning of ensuing danger.
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They are builders, and therefore must edifie the body of Christ, the howse of God. They are Captaines, and therefore it is their part to fight Gods battailes:
They Are Builders, and Therefore must edify the body of christ, the house of God. They Are Captains, and Therefore it is their part to fight God's battles:
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And all this is but their ministerie, now for the fullfilling and dis-charge of this ministerie, two things are required. First Knowledge. Secondly faithfullnes.
And all this is but their Ministry, now for the fulfilling and discharge of this Ministry, two things Are required. First Knowledge. Secondly Faitfulness.
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He must be one that can divide the word of truth aright, being as skilfull in divideing the word of God, as the Levites were in cutting a broad the beast for sacrifice, whence that phrase of divideing the word seemes to be borrowed.
He must be one that can divide the word of truth aright, being as skilful in dividing the word of God, as the Levites were in cutting a broad the beast for sacrifice, whence that phrase of dividing the word seems to be borrowed.
This skilfulnes of the minister in teaching others was signified in the old Testament, not onely by that urim & Thummim on the brest-plate to signifie his knowledge and holines:
This skilfulness of the minister in teaching Others was signified in the old Testament, not only by that urim & Thummim on the breastplate to signify his knowledge and holiness:
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but also by the bells which did hang on the skirts of the Preists garments ▪ meaning as by the Pomegranates he should smell sweetely with the odours of a good life,
but also by the Bells' which did hang on the skirts of the Priests garments ▪ meaning as by the Pomegranates he should smell sweetly with the odours of a good life,
so by the bells that he should sound vnto others by preaching of true doctrine, by the sound of which bells he was to be heard when he went into the holy place,
so by the Bells' that he should found unto Others by preaching of true Doctrine, by the found of which Bells' he was to be herd when he went into the holy place,
And what els in the N. Testament did the H. Ghost in the likenes of tongues signifie? he descended vpon the Apostles, not in the likenes of hands, whereby to overcome the world by wordly feare,
And what Else in the N. Testament did the H. Ghost in the likeness of tongues signify? he descended upon the Apostles, not in the likeness of hands, whereby to overcome the world by wordly Fear,
And what els doe all their names declare, being so many arguments to enforce this pointe? For how can they be called light, if being darke themselves they cannot send out the blaze of true th to enlighten others? Or salt of the earth,
And what Else do all their names declare, being so many Arguments to enforce this point? For how can they be called Light, if being dark themselves they cannot send out the blaze of true th to enlighten Others? Or salt of the earth,
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if being vnsavourie themselves they cannot season & preserve Gods people from sinne and corruption? Or Pastours if they cannot feede the flocke of Christ with the foode of life? Or Husband-men and cannot plowe Gods ground,
if being unsavoury themselves they cannot season & preserve God's people from sin and corruption? Or Pastors if they cannot feed the flock of christ with the food of life? Or Husbandmen and cannot plow God's ground,
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and sowe his feede? Or Stewards if they cannot, or doe not rule his howsehold? Or Messengers and Ambassadours if they cannot speake in his name and declare his message,
and sow his feed? Or Stewards if they cannot, or do not Rule his howsehold? Or Messengers and ambassadors if they cannot speak in his name and declare his message,
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and ambassage vnto his people? Or builders if they cannot build vp Gods spirituall howse? Or Capteines if they knowe not how to fight Gods battailes. Neither let any man thinke that if a minister be able to reade he hath sufficient knowledge, and that bare readers are sufficient ministers, Christ greived to see the multitude dispersed as sheepe without Shepheards,
and ambassage unto his people? Or Builders if they cannot built up God's spiritual house? Or Captains if they know not how to fight God's battles. Neither let any man think that if a minister be able to read he hath sufficient knowledge, and that bore Readers Are sufficient Ministers, christ grieved to see the multitude dispersed as sheep without Shepherds,
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Implying that readers were no sufficient Pastours, for els the Iewes in their Synagogues (as we have in our churches) had not ben without Pastours and so not so miserable,
Implying that Readers were no sufficient Pastors, for Else the Iewes in their Synagogues (as we have in our Churches) had not been without Pastors and so not so miserable,
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And among the Prophets, Esay so plainely that Ierome sticks not to call him an Evangelicke and yet the noble-man when he read Esay could not vnderstand, but he was in neede of Philip to come & preach vnto him, and to instruct him.
And among the prophets, Isaiah so plainly that Jerome sticks not to call him an Evangelic and yet the nobleman when he read Isaiah could not understand, but he was in need of Philip to come & preach unto him, and to instruct him.
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And if this instruction did not neede, but that the ignorant by bare reading, might vnderstand the meaning of the word (which yet is impossible) yet theise of greatest knowledge may,
And if this instruction did not need, but that the ignorant by bore reading, might understand the meaning of the word (which yet is impossible) yet these of greatest knowledge may,
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and often be so overtaken, and surprized with passions & infirmities, that they have neede of others (by applying of the word) to heale their diseases.
and often be so overtaken, and surprised with passion & infirmities, that they have need of Others (by applying of the word) to heal their diseases.
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Whither Moses were read in Davids time we cannot certainely affirme, yet certaine it is that David whose whole delight and study was in the law of God as appeares Psal. 119. was well skilled therein:
Whither Moses were read in Davids time we cannot Certainly affirm, yet certain it is that David whose Whole delight and study was in the law of God as appears Psalm 119. was well skilled therein:
and care not, as in some Patrones. But in whomesoever the faulte is, lamentable is their state, that are yet as sheepe without a shepheard, as an army of simple Souldiours without a conducteur. If the estate of Israel was in danger,
and care not, as in Some Patroness. But in whomsoever the fault is, lamentable is their state, that Are yet as sheep without a shepherd, as an army of simple Soldiers without a conducteur. If the estate of Israel was in danger,
nor sword found in the hand of any of the people, but onely in the hand of Saul, and Ionathan: how, not dangerous, but almost desperate, is the estate of any thousands of our people, who not onely themselves are vn-armed of the knowledge of God,
nor sword found in the hand of any of the people, but only in the hand of Saul, and Ionathan: how, not dangerous, but almost desperate, is the estate of any thousands of our people, who not only themselves Are unarmed of the knowledge of God,
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therefore when this ordinance of God was not observed, but the Arke was put vpon the Cart, and drawen by Oxen, the Oxen did shake it, and the Arke of God had almost fallen to the ground:
Therefore when this Ordinance of God was not observed, but the Ark was put upon the Cart, and drawn by Oxen, the Oxen did shake it, and the Ark of God had almost fallen to the ground:
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and if this ordinance be not observed, but neglected, (as we see it is) and the arke be drawne by oxen, the care of the church be committed to ignorant men, voyde of sound knowledge, skandalous to the word, the dis-grace of the ministerie, the bane of religion,
and if this Ordinance be not observed, but neglected, (as we see it is) and the Ark be drawn by oxen, the care of the Church be committed to ignorant men, void of found knowledge, skandalous to the word, the disgrace of the Ministry, the bane of Religion,
And shall Pharaohs cattell have men of activitie, and shall not Gods people have men of knowledge? will Pharaoh have none to be his Cow-heards but men skillfull in that trade? and shall we thinke men of no learning fit to guide,
And shall Pharaohs cattle have men of activity, and shall not God's people have men of knowledge? will Pharaoh have none to be his Cowherds but men skilful in that trade? and shall we think men of no learning fit to guide,
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then looke and behold the miserie that is vpon the mounteine of Samaria, behold the blacke countreyes of ignorance yet among vs, voyde of the light of Gods word!
then look and behold the misery that is upon the mountain of Samaria, behold the black countries of ignorance yet among us, void of the Light of God's word!
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the want whereof let the Popish idolatrie and grosse superstition, let the heathenish, prophane, and palpable blindnes of the common people, their vnreverent,
the want whereof let the Popish idolatry and gross Superstition, let the Heathenish, profane, and palpable blindness of the Common people, their unreverent,
& irreligious behaviour in things concerning God, let their Sybaritical feasts and banquets consecrated to Flora, Crispin, Clement and Bacchus, and such bouzing drunken Patrones, let the excesse,
& irreligious behaviour in things Concerning God, let their Sybaritical feasts and banquets consecrated to Flora, Crispin, Clement and Bacchus, and such bouzing drunken Patroness, let the excess,
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let the entrance of poperie into England againe, with a maine streame, as of the Romanes into Ierusalem, speake and cry alowde in your hearts and eares:
let the Entrance of popery into England again, with a main stream, as of the Romans into Ierusalem, speak and cry allowed in your hearts and ears:
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and who is sufficient for theise things? and if he being qualified from above, haveing excellēt guifts of the spirit, did so highly esteeme of the same,
and who is sufficient for these things? and if he being qualified from above, having excellent Gifts of the Spirit, did so highly esteem of the same,
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Consider how you dis-grace the ministerie, and the profession of divine studies, by your ignorance. For as in times past the people haveing a Ghost in great admiration, thought that to be wanting in the religion, which was wanting in him;
Consider how you disgrace the Ministry, and the profession of divine studies, by your ignorance. For as in times passed the people having a Ghost in great admiration, Thought that to be wanting in the Religion, which was wanting in him;
so the people which follow you to be instructed by you, seeing the lamentable lookes of your ignorance, thinke that to be wanting in the minister, which is wanting in you.
so the people which follow you to be instructed by you, seeing the lamentable looks of your ignorance, think that to be wanting in the minister, which is wanting in you.
If Bezaleel and Aholiah when they were to worke in the tabernacle, had not knowledge enough (though they were work-men before) but had neede to be filled with the Spirit of God in wisdome, and vnderstanding, in knowledg and workman-ship:
If Bezaleel and Aholic when they were to work in the tabernacle, had not knowledge enough (though they were workmen before) but had need to be filled with the Spirit of God in Wisdom, and understanding, in knowledge and workmanship:
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then much more thinke you in the secrets of your hearts, what knowledge is required of you who worke not in an earthly Tabernacle, but in the building vp a temple for God to dwell more speciallie in,
then much more think you in the secrets of your hearts, what knowledge is required of you who work not in an earthly Tabernacle, but in the building up a temple for God to dwell more specially in,
even in the consciences of men, and in frameing a schoole for Christ to teach even in the soules of men? Sitt downe and consider that which Christ shewed,
even in the Consciences of men, and in framing a school for christ to teach even in the Souls of men? Sit down and Consider that which christ showed,
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if not, let not ten shekels and a sute of apparel, and meate and drinke, which was the wages Micha gave to his wandring curate, that went vp and downe to seeke a service,
if not, let not ten shekels and a suit of apparel, and meat and drink, which was the wages Micah gave to his wandering curate, that went up and down to seek a service,
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The second thing which the ministerie requireth at a ministers hand, is, not onely that he be skilfull, but also faithfull & watchfull, which, as Christ commanded in a Steward that gives his howse-hold meate in due season,
The second thing which the Ministry requires At a Ministers hand, is, not only that he be skilful, but also faithful & watchful, which, as christ commanded in a Steward that gives his household meat in due season,
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In season to them that will, out of season to them that will not. How? reproove exhort, correct, with al long-suffring, and doctrine, that is the manner.
In season to them that will, out of season to them that will not. How? reprove exhort, correct, with all long-suffering, and Doctrine, that is the manner.
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And this duty Christ enjoyned Peter vnto, he sayth not, be thou a Pastour, or a Bishop, or a Prelate, but feede thou because many Pastours in name, are but idoles in deede, which either devoure them,
And this duty christ enjoined Peter unto, he say not, be thou a Pastor, or a Bishop, or a Prelate, but feed thou Because many Pastors in name, Are but Idols in deed, which either devour them,
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If any man desireth the office of a Bishop, or a minister he desireth a good worke a good dutie, not a good dignitie, not a good delight, not good riches, not good revenews, but a good worke.
If any man Desires the office of a Bishop, or a minister he Desires a good work a good duty, not a good dignity, not a good delight, not good riches, not good revenues, but a good work.
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And to this end were Aaron, and his sonnes anointed, not onely to be Preists to the Lord and to stand as many do like Cyphres in Augrum; but to execute the Preist-hood and as the phrase is often repeated, to serve in the Preists office before the Lord. So that, a minister must not onely be skilfull in his ministerie,
And to this end were Aaron, and his Sons anointed, not only to be Priests to the Lord and to stand as many do like Cyphres in Augrum; but to execute the Priesthood and as the phrase is often repeated, to serve in the Priests office before the Lord. So that, a minister must not only be skilful in his Ministry,
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and idle, and slothfull, and will not teach being like faithles Capteines who receive continuallie the Lords pay, and yet never fight the Lords battailes whose knowledge is wrapt vp in an idle braine without practise as Go••ahs sword in cloth without use.
and idle, and slothful, and will not teach being like faithless Captains who receive continually the lords pay, and yet never fight the lords battles whose knowledge is wrapped up in an idle brain without practice as Go••ahs sword in cloth without use.
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how much more shall they be cursed, who by keepeing the corne of Gods word, from the congregation of his people, bring vpon themselves so fearefull a sinne? Who when as they should by preaching the word, distill on the people,
how much more shall they be cursed, who by keeping the corn of God's word, from the congregation of his people, bring upon themselves so fearful a sin? Who when as they should by preaching the word, distil on the people,
like brests without milke, and clowdes without water, who when they should in the wombe of the church, begett many children of glory to God, deserved to be fined of our Gouvernours as the old and single men of Rome were by their Censors cast out because they brought no children to the common-wealth.
like breasts without milk, and Clouds without water, who when they should in the womb of the Church, beget many children of glory to God, deserved to be fined of our Governors as the old and single men of Room were by their Censors cast out Because they brought no children to the commonwealth.
For what, should the Porter sleepe when the theefe seekes to enter? Or the Pilot be careles when the ship is in danger? Or the Capteine secure when the enimie is at hand? Or the minister be negligent,
For what, should the Porter sleep when the thief seeks to enter? Or the Pilot be careless when the ship is in danger? Or the Captain secure when the enemy is At hand? Or the minister be negligent,
like fugitive Capteines forsake their Ensigne and Company at Barwicke & flee to Dover who being with Ionah commanded for Niniveh, s••e to Tar•hish: who being placed in the countrie, run to the universitie. Who leave their charge,
like fugitive Captains forsake their Ensign and Company At Barwicke & flee to Dover who being with Jonah commanded for Nineveh, s••e to Tar•hish: who being placed in the country, run to the University. Who leave their charge,
Do they not every howre feare lest God should meete thē where they are, & hast vnto thē as Eliab did to David, why camest thou downe hither? & with whome hast thou left those few sheepe in the wildernes? Or feare they not lest that befall them which befell David, who when he fought Gods battailes as the sworne Capteine of God, was secured from the ambushes of Satan and fortified against the corruption of his owne nature,
Do they not every hour Fear lest God should meet them where they Are, & hast unto them as Eliab did to David, why camest thou down hither? & with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the Wilderness? Or Fear they not lest that befall them which befell David, who when he fought God's battles as the sworn Captain of God, was secured from the Ambushes of Satan and fortified against the corruption of his own nature,
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Or lastly feare theise not lost in their absence their unlearned and for the most part ungodly Vi-Curates should bring a great sinne & consequently a great punishment as Aaron the first Vicar of the Synagogue as Parisiensis calleth him (tho a Vicar of Gods owne chusing) brought on Israel who when Moses had ben absent from them but onely fourtie dayes,
Or lastly Fear these not lost in their absence their unlearned and for the most part ungodly Vi-Curates should bring a great sin & consequently a great punishment as Aaron the First Vicar of the Synagogue as Parisiensis calls him (though a Vicar of God's own choosing) brought on Israel who when Moses had been absent from them but only fourtie days,
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at his returne he found the fooles of Israel dauncing a Morice-dance about a Caife. Consider then how ignorance irreligious poperie and prophanenes, creepeth into the charges of those men who are absent not fourtie dayes onely as Moses was but fourty weekes together:
At his return he found the Fools of Israel dancing a Morice-dance about a Caife. Consider then how ignorance irreligious popery and profaneness, creeps into the charges of those men who Are absent not fourtie days only as Moses was but fourty weeks together:
but like enough either in the Court, or in the Pallace as was spoken before out of Parisiensis: or els where regarding little their duty Gods glory, or the peoples gooe.
but like enough either in the Court, or in the Palace as was spoken before out of Parisiensis: or Else where regarding little their duty God's glory, or the peoples gooe.
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when a Godlie painfull man, making conscience of his dutye, grones vnder the burden of one but they travailing at one time with two children, harder to bring forth then Iacob and Esau were, cry not out in sence of any paine,
when a Godly painful man, making conscience of his duty, groans under the burden of one but they travailing At one time with two children, harder to bring forth then Iacob and Esau were, cry not out in sense of any pain,
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But consider I beseech you as many as be heere faulty in this particular is your absence excused because by others your places are supplyed? what then is the election of ministers but a scorne,
But Consider I beseech you as many as be Here faulty in this particular is your absence excused Because by Others your places Are supplied? what then is the election of Ministers but a scorn,
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) If a man may take a benefice and dis-charge it by an other man? and seing Christ sendeth you as Labourers, Teachers, not ordeiners of Labourers and Teachers in your places, what is it as Parisiensis speaketh writing much to to this purpose,
) If a man may take a benefice and discharge it by an other man? and sing christ sends you as Labourers, Teachers, not ordainers of Labourers and Teachers in your places, what is it as Parisiensis speaks writing much to to this purpose,
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what is it but a crosse practise to that of the Samaritan, and of Christ: of whome, the former did not commit the care of the wounded man, to the Inn-keeper, till he was to depart himselfe.
what is it but a cross practice to that of the Samaritan, and of christ: of whom, the former did not commit the care of the wounded man, to the Innkeeper, till he was to depart himself.
but especiallie Dominicus Soto, who prooveth this NON-RE sidencie to be vnlawfull by the law of nature, by the law of man, by the law of God: by Councells by Fathers whome he reckons vp.
but especially Dominicus Soto, who proveth this NON-RE sidencie to be unlawful by the law of nature, by the law of man, by the law of God: by Counsels by Father's whom he reckons up.
but I onely repeate that sentence of Damascene (which he he hath) in an Epistle of his, which he calleth a golden Epistle: where (I take it) he compareth those that leave their charge to others, to cruel harlots, that set forth their children to nurse, the sooner, to fulfill their inordinate lusts:
but I only repeat that sentence of Damascene (which he he hath) in an Epistle of his, which he calls a golden Epistle: where (I take it) he compareth those that leave their charge to Others, to cruel harlots, that Set forth their children to nurse, the sooner, to fulfil their inordinate Lustiest:
which if you will not do, but still thinke your Curates presence can excuse your absence, then go to the Prophet Ezekiel and put your finger in the print of the Prophets speeche that you may not still be vnfaithfull, but beleeve: that it fully concerneth you:
which if you will not do, but still think your Curates presence can excuse your absence, then go to the Prophet Ezekielem and put your finger in the print of the prophets speech that you may not still be unfaithful, but believe: that it Fully concerns you:
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but you have not kept the ordinances of my holy things, and as if you were the Lords of my heritage, you have put others vnder you, to take the charge of my Sanctuarie, which yourselves should have dis-charged.
but you have not kept the ordinances of my holy things, and as if you were the lords of my heritage, you have put Others under you, to take the charge of my Sanctuary, which yourselves should have dis-charged.
but that learned men, men of judgment and vnderstanding, which reade and professe to know the Scriptures, and theise words pronounced against them, no milder then gall and worme-wood; should be so sore blinded, by that love of the world as to seeke their owne ease, their owne proffit, their owne pleasure: but not that which is Iesus Christs, not his glory, nor the salvation of his people.
but that learned men, men of judgement and understanding, which read and profess to know the Scriptures, and these words pronounced against them, no milder then Gall and wormwood; should be so soar blinded, by that love of the world as to seek their own ease, their own profit, their own pleasure: but not that which is Iesus Christ, not his glory, nor the salvation of his people.
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vntill the Lord, holy and true, avenge your blood, on them that slay you, as beasts in the middest of the streete! and thou blood of the soule al-ready dead:
until the Lord, holy and true, avenge your blood, on them that slay you, as beasts in the midst of the street! and thou blood of the soul already dead:
then the price of his owne blood. And you Fathers, and brethren, who in the ministerie live in this cittie, and have now long nayled your eares, to the doore-posts thereof;
then the price of his own blood. And you Father's, and brothers, who in the Ministry live in this City, and have now long nailed your ears, to the door-posts thereof;
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and never Non-re sident in his great Parish, but I humbly beseech you, if there be any place for beseechig left, let the commandement of Gods word moove you, who willeth you to looke to your calling, and abide in that;
and never Non-re sident in his great Parish, but I humbly beseech you, if there be any place for beseechig left, let the Commandment of God's word move you, who wills you to look to your calling, and abide in that;
and finding it, put it vpon his shoulders, and himselfe brought it home: let the example of the Levites, and all good over-seers incite you, oh let the ignorance of the people,
and finding it, put it upon his shoulders, and himself brought it home: let the Exampl of the Levites, and all good Overseers incite you, o let the ignorance of the people,
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and let the assured persuasion of Gods goodnes, who hath promised to mainteine you, and will performe it, constreine you to redresse all vnfaithfulnrs: and thinke on those temptations which hold you therein;
and let the assured persuasion of God's Goodness, who hath promised to maintain you, and will perform it, constrain you to redress all vnfaithfulnrs: and think on those temptations which hold you therein;
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and infa•••s, then the gaines of the usurer and promotour? let 〈 ◊ 〉 be enough that there be those in hell al-ready, who •urse the day that ever you were borne, through whose cruelty they are fallen into theise vnspeakable torments:
and infa•••s, then the gains of the usurer and promotor? let 〈 ◊ 〉 be enough that there be those in hell already, who •urse the day that ever you were born, through whose cruelty they Are fallen into these unspeakable torments:
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or as Saul loved David, to get honour by him, and not for any love to the person of Iacob, or David; but let your love be seene by your paines in the ministerie of Christ Iesus.
or as Saul loved David, to get honour by him, and not for any love to the person of Iacob, or David; but let your love be seen by your pains in the Ministry of christ Iesus.
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Take heed to your selves and to all the flock whereof the H. Ghost hath made you overseers to feed the church of God which he hath purchased with his owne blood.
Take heed to your selves and to all the flock whereof the H. Ghost hath made you Overseers to feed the Church of God which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Therefore he did not thrust himselfe into the ministerie, but had his calling of God, and his example is to be marked of all the ministers of the word:
Therefore he did not thrust himself into the Ministry, but had his calling of God, and his Exampl is to be marked of all the Ministers of the word:
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but if t• … have received their ministerie from man, & not front the Lord, they receive a curse in sted of a blessing, a woe is denounced against them:
but if t• … have received their Ministry from man, & not front the Lord, they receive a curse in stead of a blessing, a woe is denounced against them:
saying I will come against them that Prophesy false dreames & I sent them not, nor commāded thē therefore they bring no proffit to this people, saith the Lord, therefore the people are not bettred, their soules are not converted, their lives are not amended, God is not glorified,
saying I will come against them that Prophesy false dreams & I sent them not, nor commanded them Therefore they bring no profit to this people, Says the Lord, Therefore the people Are not bettered, their Souls Are not converted, their lives Are not amended, God is not glorified,
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because they came, and God sent them not, they had a ministerie, but not of the Lord: but saith God in the same chapter, if they had stood in my counsel, and had declared my word, to my people: then, they should have turned them from their evill way, and from the wickednes of their inventions.
Because they Come, and God sent them not, they had a Ministry, but not of the Lord: but Says God in the same chapter, if they had stood in my counsel, and had declared my word, to my people: then, they should have turned them from their evil Way, and from the wickedness of their Inventions.
so bold with Jehoram? what made Ieremie, so plaine with Preist and Prophet? what made Amos so stout against Amaziah? what made Nathan so free with David? what made Iohn Baptist so zealous, to reproove Herod? what did open the mouthes of the Apostles, and made them speake the word with all boldnes of speech,
so bold with jehoram? what made Ieremie, so plain with Priest and Prophet? what made Amos so stout against Amaziah? what made Nathan so free with David? what made John Baptist so zealous, to reprove Herod? what did open the mouths of the Apostles, and made them speak the word with all boldness of speech,
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Iesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know, but who are yee? let every minister that heareth me this day, enter into his owne heart, and examin his inmost affection,
Iesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know, but who Are ye? let every minister that hears me this day, enter into his own heart, and examine his inmost affection,
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for God sendeth no blind guides, unlesse it be in judgment to punish the people. We reade in the booke of Esiber, that none might come into the presence of the King, unlesse the King did hold out his golden Scepter vnto him:
for God sends no blind guides, unless it be in judgement to Punish the people. We read in the book of Esiber, that none might come into the presence of the King, unless the King did hold out his golden Sceptre unto him:
and presume, to take the place vpon them, without any warrnt from the Lord? They are the vipers of the church, which stay not the appointed time of nature, but breake out of their mothers bellyes, before their time,
and presume, to take the place upon them, without any warrnt from the Lord? They Are the vipers of the Church, which stay not the appointed time of nature, but break out of their mother's bellies, before their time,
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And Iudas with his quid vos dabitis mihi? on the one side: and Simon Magus with his quid ego tihi dabo? on the other side: make wicked bargaines together;
And Iudas with his quid vos dabitis mihi? on the one side: and Simon Magus with his quid ego tihi Dabo? on the other side: make wicked bargains together;
As many as have their ministerie of the Lord, can say as Paul did, when the Gospell was committed vnto him, you know of the grace which was given vnto me:
As many as have their Ministry of the Lord, can say as Paul did, when the Gospel was committed unto him, you know of the grace which was given unto me:
And therefore are they called servants, and ministers of Christ, and Ambassadours for Christ: to whome, not man, but God, did commit the ministerie of reconciliation.
And Therefore Are they called Servants, and Ministers of christ, and ambassadors for christ: to whom, not man, but God, did commit the Ministry of reconciliation.
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Take heed (saith Paul to the Elders of Ephesus) to your selves, and to the flocke whereof the H. Ghost hath made you Overseers: not man, but the H. Ghost to whome you shall be accounteable for all the flocke and therefore take heede to the charge.
Take heed (Says Paul to the Elders of Ephesus) to your selves, and to the flock whereof the H. Ghost hath made you Overseers: not man, but the H. Ghost to whom you shall be accounteable for all the flock and Therefore take heed to the charge.
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and Paul with his Gentills; Andrew with Achaja; John with A•iaz Thomas with India. Whome shall we bring with vs? what soules shall we present to God as our Crowne, and our glory? where shall we find the seale of our ministerie? or,
and Paul with his Gentills; Andrew with Achaja; John with A•iaz Thomas with India. Whom shall we bring with us? what Souls shall we present to God as our Crown, and our glory? where shall we find the seal of our Ministry? or,
if we have none, by reason of our negligence and ignorance; how shall we dare, to appeare before the Lord, the fearfull judge, of quicke and dead; when he shall say;
if we have none, by reason of our negligence and ignorance; how shall we Dare, to appear before the Lord, the fearful judge, of quick and dead; when he shall say;
therefore they must in their ministerie, seeke the Lords honour; and not their owne: they must seeke to enlarge Gods church, and not their owne livings;
Therefore they must in their Ministry, seek the lords honour; and not their own: they must seek to enlarge God's Church, and not their own livings;
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but on their owne ease, such, and such a benefice, such a prebend-ship, such a common, such a Bishoprick, such credit, & countenance in the world: & intend this end in their ministerie, & not the other.
but on their own ease, such, and such a benefice, such a prebend-ship, such a Common, such a Bishopric, such credit, & countenance in the world: & intend this end in their Ministry, & not the other.
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being like to adulterers, (as Gregorie cōpareth them) who delight in the company of woemen, not so much to get children, as to satisfy their owne beastly lusts:
being like to Adulterers, (as Gregory compareth them) who delight in the company of women, not so much to get children, as to satisfy their own beastly Lustiest:
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as he, that commeth into the feild, to fight with a posie of flowres, in stead of a sword: & a plame of fethers in stead of a buckler: commeth more like a Carpet-knight, then a man of armes: so may we rightly judge him, that commeth into Gods place, with curious phrases, and invented words, of mans wisdome, thereby to get applause of the simple:
as he, that comes into the field, to fight with a posy of flowers, in stead of a sword: & a plame of Feathers in stead of a buckler: comes more like a Carpet-knight, then a man of arms: so may we rightly judge him, that comes into God's place, with curious phrases, and invented words, of men Wisdom, thereby to get applause of the simple:
You have your ministerie from the Lord, seeke therefore, to approove your selves, not to the wicked, but to the Lord, who will defend, and give power vnto you,
You have your Ministry from the Lord, seek Therefore, to approve your selves, not to the wicked, but to the Lord, who will defend, and give power unto you,
The worke of their calling, their honourable calling. For this cause, the minister is called, the man of God, as if he should say, Gods Embassadour and legate, and lieutenant, on earth. If then, it be an honourable thing, to be a Princes Embassadour; how much more, to be Gods Embassadour, King of heaven,
The work of their calling, their honourable calling. For this cause, the minister is called, the man of God, as if he should say, God's Ambassador and legate, and lieutenant, on earth. If then, it be an honourable thing, to be a Princes Ambassador; how much more, to be God's Ambassador, King of heaven,
and earth? Therefore, called Angells, and Starrs, to shew, the excellencie of their calling: which Paul considering, he cryes out in a wonder: how beautifull are the feete, that is, the comming of them, which bring glad tidings of peace? As if, he should have said, I cannot expresse,
and earth? Therefore, called Angels, and Stars, to show, the excellency of their calling: which Paul considering, he cries out in a wonder: how beautiful Are the feet, that is, the coming of them, which bring glad tidings of peace? As if, he should have said, I cannot express,
how beautifuil, and excellent, how lovely, and amiable, their comming is. See what accounte, Elizeus made of, Elias; who being taken vp, Elizeus looketh after him, and cryeth out:
how beautifuil, and excellent, how lovely, and amiable, their coming is. See what account, Elisha made of, Elias; who being taken up, Elisha looks After him, and Cries out:
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If this were well regarded, then the ministerie of God, would be more regarded, lesse despised, lesse dis-graced, more honoured, more reverenced, more esteemed then it is:
If this were well regarded, then the Ministry of God, would be more regarded, less despised, less disgraced, more honoured, more reverenced, more esteemed then it is:
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and our unfaithfull walking, in our calling, God hath justly dishonoured vs, and made vs base, and vile; abject, and contemptible, in the sight of the people; let vs blame our selves:
and our unfaithful walking, in our calling, God hath justly dishonoured us, and made us base, and vile; abject, and contemptible, in the sighed of the people; let us blame our selves:
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Let them remember, that fearefull speech; he that despiseth you, despiseth me. Christ, shall take that dishonour, done to his minister, as done to himselfe.
Let them Remember, that fearful speech; he that despises you, despises me. christ, shall take that dishonour, done to his minister, as done to himself.
And therefore, if David would not put vp that dis-grace which was offred to his messengers by Hanun: certeynely, Christ will not put vp that dis-grace, which is offred, to his messengers, and ministers. Wherefore, I heere dare, all Papists, Atheists, Libertines, Newters, Machiavells, and, all prophane Epicures whosoever, to contemne the ministers of God:
And Therefore, if David would not put up that disgrace which was offered to his messengers by Hanun: Certainly, christ will not put up that disgrace, which is offered, to his messengers, and Ministers. Wherefore, I Here Dare, all Papists, Atheists, Libertines, Newters, Machiavells, and, all profane Epicureans whosoever, to contemn the Ministers of God:
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and troublers of the state, as Ahab did Elias, a troubler of Israel: Call them mad-fellowes, as Erastus did, in his mad moode: Call them, railing preachers, seditous preachers:
and troublers of the state, as Ahab did Elias, a troubler of Israel: Call them mad-fellowes, as Erastus did, in his mad mood: Call them, railing Preachers, seditous Preachers:
Yet still, tho men, sinfull, and mortall, we are the messengers of God, and Ambassadours of Christ. If you love vs not, in regard of our persons, yet love vs, in regard of our office: we are indeed, but earthen vessells;
Yet still, though men, sinful, and Mortal, we Are the messengers of God, and ambassadors of christ. If you love us not, in regard of our Persons, yet love us, in regard of our office: we Are indeed, but earthen vessels;
That thou fulfil it. It is heere required of the minister, that, he thinke it not enough, to dis-charge his duty, coldly, and perfunctorily, and for fashion (as it were) but, he must sett himselfe to it, earnestly, zealously, and fervently, that he may even fulfill it:
That thou fulfil it. It is Here required of the minister, that, he think it not enough, to discharge his duty, coldly, and perfunctorily, and for fashion (as it were) but, he must Set himself to it, earnestly, zealously, and fervently, that he may even fulfil it:
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and, approove himselfe, the true minister of Christ: and make it appeare, by all meanes, that it is his hearts desire, to fulfill his ministery: So did Apollos, preaching fervently, & teaching diligently, the things of the Lord. First, he spake fervently, and then taught:
and, approve himself, the true minister of christ: and make it appear, by all means, that it is his hearts desire, to fulfil his Ministry: So did Apollos, preaching fervently, & teaching diligently, the things of the Lord. First, he spoke fervently, and then taught:
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If this be so, what shall we say, of theise cold, comfortles discourses, and morrall-philosophy - lectures, (rather then Sermons) without zeale, of formall - preaching ministers, which shame the heate, by which men should be quickened;
If this be so, what shall we say, of these cold, comfortless discourses, and morrall-philosophy - Lectures, (rather then Sermons) without zeal, of formal - preaching Ministers, which shame the heat, by which men should be quickened;
being as Bernard speakes luciferi, but, not igniferi, having, some light of knowledge, in their heads, but, no fire of zeale, in their hearts, who, speaking the word of God, do weaken the power thereof, by dulnes, and f•a•nes of Spirit;
being as Bernard speaks luciferi, but, not igniferi, having, Some Light of knowledge, in their Heads, but, no fire of zeal, in their hearts, who, speaking the word of God, do weaken the power thereof, by dulness, and f•a•nes of Spirit;
Such were, the intollerable cold, collations, of the Scribes, and Pharises, whereby, they did loose their Auditours, and, made their Synagogues, desolate:
Such were, the intolerable cold, collations, of the Scribes, and Pharisees, whereby, they did lose their Auditors, and, made their Synagogues, desolate:
let vs be, to them that beleeve, as Ensamples, in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, & in purenes, as Paul speaketh to Timothy: let vs labour, to be unreprooveable, and without blame, that, we sett an edge, on our Sermons, 〈 ◊ 〉 may, by our owne life, authorice our doctrine;
let us be, to them that believe, as Ensamples, in word, in Conversation, in love, in Spirit, & in pureness, as Paul speaks to Timothy: let us labour, to be unreprovable, and without blame, that, we Set an edge, on our Sermons, 〈 ◊ 〉 may, by our own life, authorice our Doctrine;
let vs have in our brest-plate, both urim, and Thummim, both knowledg, and holines, and, in the outmost borders, of our garments, let there be, both, bells, and pomegranates toe, both, soundnes of doctrine, and sweetnes of conversation.
let us have in our breastplate, both urim, and Thummim, both knowledge, and holiness, and, in the outmost borders, of our garments, let there be, both, Bells', and pomegranates toe, both, soundness of Doctrine, and sweetness of Conversation.
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let them not deceive themselves, by their preaching, their ministery, is not fulfilled, and therefore, they shall have their portion, with that servant, that knowes his masters will, and doeth it not.
let them not deceive themselves, by their preaching, their Ministry, is not fulfilled, and Therefore, they shall have their portion, with that servant, that knows his Masters will, and doth it not.
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for the devill your adversary, [ there is his dread ] as a lyon, [ there is his power ] as a rouring lyon [ there is his desire to hurt ] goeth about, [ there is his industrie ] and seeketh [ there is more then ordinary diligence, not what, but, whome, he may devoure:
for the Devil your adversary, [ there is his dread ] as a Lion, [ there is his power ] as a rouring Lion [ there is his desire to hurt ] Goes about, [ there is his industry ] and seeks [ there is more then ordinary diligence, not what, but, whom, he may devour:
Even the soules of men, that is his preye. His force, very greate, his wiles, and advantages, not unowne, his malice experienced, his cruelty, such as as hell can afforde;
Even the Souls of men, that is his prey. His force, very great, his wiles, and advantages, not unowne, his malice experienced, his cruelty, such as as hell can afford;
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Others see your faults, and weepe, in secret, for your sinns, that Gods glorious gospel, that sweete oyntment, should be carried in such filthy boxes, as some of you are.
Others see your Faults, and weep, in secret, for your Sins, that God's glorious gospel, that sweet ointment, should be carried in such filthy boxes, as Some of you Are.
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you have received of the Lord: to him, you must give account, you have received it for the Lord, to him you must performe your dutye, shame not him, that hath called you, walke worthy of the Lord, approove your selves,
you have received of the Lord: to him, you must give account, you have received it for the Lord, to him you must perform your duty, shame not him, that hath called you, walk worthy of the Lord, approve your selves,
as workmen, that need not, to be ashamed, in fulfilling this your ministerie: for, if you have bene faithfull, there is layd vp for you, a Crowne of glorye, which, God, the righteous judge, shall give you at that day:
as workmen, that need not, to be ashamed, in fulfilling this your Ministry: for, if you have be faithful, there is laid up for you, a Crown of glory, which, God, the righteous judge, shall give you At that day:
Thus, as the Colossians must say to Archippus, so I to you, every one, take heede to your ministerie, which you have received in the Lord that you fulfill it.
Thus, as the colossians must say to Archippus, so I to you, every one, take heed to your Ministry, which you have received in the Lord that you fulfil it.
Even so good Lord, grant vnto the ministerie, of thy chosen ones all gifts, fit for their calling, give vnto them, increase of knowledge, give them faithfulnes give them zeale, that they may teach thy people, in thy trueth! And reforme, all them; that either, for ignorance cannot: or, for negligence, will not; or, for fearfulnes, dare not;
Even so good Lord, grant unto the Ministry, of thy chosen ones all Gifts, fit for their calling, give unto them, increase of knowledge, give them faithfulness give them zeal, that they may teach thy people, in thy truth! And reform, all them; that either, for ignorance cannot: or, for negligence, will not; or, for fearfulness, Dare not;
or, for wickednes, and ungodlines, ought not, to preach thy word: that true Pastours, being placed in, among thy people, which may feed them, with knowledg,
or, for wickedness, and ungodliness, ought not, to preach thy word: that true Pastors, being placed in, among thy people, which may feed them, with knowledge,
