Touching the former, this is to be conceiued, that Philip among other things deliuered in the opening the doctrine of Christ Iesus, out of Isaiah, spake also concerning Baptisme:
Touching the former, this is to be conceived, that Philip among other things Delivered in the opening the Doctrine of christ Iesus, out of Isaiah, spoke also Concerning Baptism:
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by which those that professe Christ are admitted into the society and fellowship of beleeuers, and haue also their owne personall interest into Christ sealed vp vnto their soules.
by which those that profess christ Are admitted into the society and fellowship of believers, and have also their own personal Interest into christ sealed up unto their Souls.
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Heereupon these two, Philip and the Eunuch trauelling together, and in their iourney comming to a riuer, the Eunuch made this motion, to a like effect as if he had thus said, Thou speakest of Baptisme as a necessary badge of Christian profession, see heere is a place conuenient, heere is matter for the purpose, let mee I pray thee receiue this sacrament, for what should hinder.
Hereupon these two, Philip and the Eunuch travelling together, and in their journey coming to a river, the Eunuch made this motion, to a like Effect as if he had thus said, Thou Speakest of Baptism as a necessary badge of Christian profession, see Here is a place convenient, Here is matter for the purpose, let me I pray thee receive this sacrament, for what should hinder.
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It is said of those three thousand which were added to the Church by one Sermon of S. Peters (when the spirit of God beginneth to relate their obedience,) that they were such as gladly heard the word .
It is said of those three thousand which were added to the Church by one Sermon of S. Peter's (when the Spirit of God begins to relate their Obedience,) that they were such as gladly herd the word.
so in another place, the forwardnesse to heare is reported in the inhabitants there, as, that they besought Paul to preach the same words to them, and accordingly at the time, came almost all the whole city together to heare :
so in Another place, the forwardness to hear is reported in the inhabitants there, as, that they besought Paul to preach the same words to them, and accordingly At the time, Come almost all the Whole City together to hear:
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I may applie to this purpose as very fitting to it that of Solomon, He that reproueth the wise and the obedient eare, is as a golden earing and an ornament of fine gold .
I may apply to this purpose as very fitting to it that of Solomon, He that Reproveth the wise and the obedient ear, is as a golden earing and an ornament of fine gold.
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Now besides these proofes, it is easie to make it manifest, that successe cannot be wanting, where there is such a disposition to heare, as the Eunuch had:
Now beside these proofs, it is easy to make it manifest, that success cannot be wanting, where there is such a disposition to hear, as the Eunuch had:
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For God hath promised to fulfill the desires of those that feare him , and that the hearkening eare, which doth (as it were) thirst for knowledge, shall lodge among the wise .
For God hath promised to fulfil the Desires of those that Fear him, and that the Harkening ear, which does (as it were) thirst for knowledge, shall lodge among the wise.
He will guide the meeke in iudgement , He will reveale his secret vnto such , Euen that which is called, the hid wisedome of God , and the minde of Christ .
He will guide the meek in judgement, He will reveal his secret unto such, Even that which is called, the hid Wisdom of God, and the mind of christ.
Surely the cause is, men want that ready, that cheerefull, that forward, that inclinable, that humble disposition, which the good people in those times had;
Surely the cause is, men want that ready, that cheerful, that forward, that inclinable, that humble disposition, which the good people in those times had;
and the Iaylor, now it is well, if we will heare when we be entreated; then they had learned to submit themselues to the power and authority of the word,
and the Jailer, now it is well, if we will hear when we be entreated; then they had learned to submit themselves to the power and Authority of the word,
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and that so many of the Lords Messengers may lament with the Prophet, and say, I haue laboured in vaine, I haue spent my strength in vaine, and for nothing .
and that so many of the lords Messengers may lament with the Prophet, and say, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength in vain, and for nothing.
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We haue to do with gainsaying people , with men of vncircumcised hearts and eares , such whose neckes are iron sinewes , not easily bent, they leane to much to their owne wisedome , to be wise in God:
We have to do with gainsaying people, with men of uncircumcised hearts and ears, such whose necks Are iron sinews, not Easily bent, they lean to much to their own Wisdom, to be wise in God:
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If then our desire be to be profitable hearers, let vs labour to be desirous and humble hearers, such as account it no disparagement to sitte in the schoole of Christ vpon the learners forme.
If then our desire be to be profitable hearers, let us labour to be desirous and humble hearers, such as account it no disparagement to sit in the school of christ upon the learners Form.
In the times of Popery men were taught to be too servile, the Priests tooke on them to haue dominion ouer the peoples faith , there might bee no asking why so? if they deliuered it.
In the times of Popery men were taught to be too servile, the Priests took on them to have dominion over the peoples faith, there might be no asking why so? if they Delivered it.
This Eunuch being now through Philips preaching seasoned with the sauing knowledge of Christ Iesus, doth even long to bee partaker of the Sacrament, which might be a pledge of his new birth,
This Eunuch being now through Philips preaching seasoned with the Saving knowledge of christ Iesus, does even long to be partaker of the Sacrament, which might be a pledge of his new birth,
This very thing may be gathered out of this, that the Apostles stile vrged the vse of the Sacrament presently vpon the peoples yeelding to receiue the Doctrine,
This very thing may be gathered out of this, that the Apostles style urged the use of the Sacrament presently upon the peoples yielding to receive the Doctrine,
If they had refused the Sacrament, their Hypocrisie had beene eftsoones discouered, if they embraced it in such maner as became them, it was an euidence that their hearts were seasoned as was meete.
If they had refused the Sacrament, their Hypocrisy had been eftsoons discovered, if they embraced it in such manner as became them, it was an evidence that their hearts were seasoned as was meet.
and therefore in obedience to his will hee will make conscience thereof, 2. He conceiueth them to be seales of the righteounes which is by faith , assurances of society with Christ,
and Therefore in Obedience to his will he will make conscience thereof, 2. He conceiveth them to be Seals of the righteounes which is by faith, assurances of society with christ,
So that I say still, men giuing good hopes of some religion to be in them, are exceeding carelesse in this point of ioyning the vse of the sacraments to their customary hearing,
So that I say still, men giving good hope's of Some Religion to be in them, Are exceeding careless in this point of joining the use of the Sacraments to their customary hearing,
It was Popery that first brought in the seldomnes of this seruice, and at last drew it to once a yeere, making the people belieue, that in respect of the difficultie to be well prepared, it was better for them to communicate in heart with the Priest,
It was Popery that First brought in the seldomnes of this service, and At last drew it to once a year, making the people believe, that in respect of the difficulty to be well prepared, it was better for them to communicate in heart with the Priest,
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These dregs yet remaine among men and it is an vniustifiable error that they committe, to passe ouer the Sacrament of the supper, to some old people or women with child, who must take it (as was said in the daies of superstition) for their viands, being neerer (in opinion and possibility) to their last passage,
These dregs yet remain among men and it is an unjustifiable error that they commit, to pass over the Sacrament of the supper, to Some old people or women with child, who must take it (as was said in the days of Superstition) for their viands, being nearer (in opinion and possibility) to their last passage,
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A third doctrine out of this motion is, That in whom there is any truth of Christianity, in him there is also a desire to discover and to make it knowen to the world that he is a Christian.
A third Doctrine out of this motion is, That in whom there is any truth of Christianity, in him there is also a desire to discover and to make it known to the world that he is a Christian.
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I gather this out of the Eunuch his request to bee baptized, which Sacrament his desire was to be partaker of, not onely for the establishing of his heart,
I gather this out of the Eunuch his request to be baptised, which Sacrament his desire was to be partaker of, not only for the establishing of his heart,
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And indeed it was an evidence of great resolution in this conuert, that whereas it would not but breed him some question and trouble at his returne into his owne country, to be fallen from the religion wherein he was borne and brought vp,
And indeed it was an evidence of great resolution in this convert, that whereas it would not but breed him Some question and trouble At his return into his own country, to be fallen from the Religion wherein he was born and brought up,
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yet he, fearing no hazard of his honour, no losse of his office and dignity, no incurring the hatred and censure of his country-men, would needs be baptized,
yet he, fearing no hazard of his honour, no loss of his office and dignity, no incurring the hatred and censure of his countrymen, would needs be baptised,
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This is the nature of true conuersion, albeit it may stirre but weakely at the first and seeme almost not to dare to shew it selfe (as wee see in the case of Nicodemus and some other in our Sauiours time, whom the opposition of the world made somewhat slow in the discovery of themselves) yet when it is come to a fuller grouth,
This is the nature of true conversion, albeit it may stir but weakly At the First and seem almost not to Dare to show it self (as we see in the case of Nicodemus and Some other in our Saviour's time, whom the opposition of the world made somewhat slow in the discovery of themselves) yet when it is come to a fuller grouth,
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The text speaking of the conuersion of these three thousand, saith, they were added to the Church , which argueth that they not onely in heart embraced the Truth,
The text speaking of the conversion of these three thousand, Says, they were added to the Church, which argue that they not only in heart embraced the Truth,
as if he had said, If you be such as you should be, you wilde fire to manifost your selues to be my disciples, you wil be willing to haue it knowen what you are:
as if he had said, If you be such as you should be, you wild fire to manifost your selves to be my Disciples, you will be willing to have it known what you Are:
To returne home with the badge of a Christian, out of all doubt the Eunuch valued it more then his office of Treasurer in the Kingdome, and he chose rather to hazard both that and all other dignities,
To return home with the badge of a Christian, out of all doubt the Eunuch valued it more then his office of Treasurer in the Kingdom, and he chosen rather to hazard both that and all other dignities,
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yet it is necessary that we should make it to appear what we are and yet we be not ashamed of that sincerity & godly care, which becommeth those that would be saued.
yet it is necessary that we should make it to appear what we Are and yet we be not ashamed of that sincerity & godly care, which becomes those that would be saved.
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To receiue the Sacrament of Baptisme was to this man sufficient for the declaring of himselfe a Christian in his owne country, where the name of Christ was either not heard of or not liked of,
To receive the Sacrament of Baptism was to this man sufficient for the declaring of himself a Christian in his own country, where the name of christ was either not herd of or not liked of,
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and where the Sacrament of Baptisme was a thing strange and vtterly vnknowen, but the case is not so with vs. For with vs neither the bearing the name of a Christian nor an admittance by the Sacrament of Baptisme, into the society of Gods people, is enough to prooue a man to be a Christian indeed;
and where the Sacrament of Baptism was a thing strange and utterly unknown, but the case is not so with us For with us neither the bearing the name of a Christian nor an admittance by the Sacrament of Baptism, into the society of God's people, is enough to prove a man to be a Christian indeed;
and loth to doe any thing displeasing to the maiesty of God, to follow after holinesse with a kinde of striuing, to be strait in those things, wherin men generally take a kinde of liberty to themselues,
and loath to do any thing displeasing to the majesty of God, to follow After holiness with a kind of striving, to be strait in those things, wherein men generally take a kind of liberty to themselves,
And therefore if we that professe godlinesse can frame our selues hereunto, not regarding what we may lose in credit, in estimation, in rising to preferment in the world thereby, not reckoning of the reproaches,
And Therefore if we that profess godliness can frame our selves hereunto, not regarding what we may loose in credit, in estimation, in rising to preferment in the world thereby, not reckoning of the Reproaches,
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It was a notable euidence of the Eunuch his faith and piety, that albeit he knew well, that after his returne, the kingdome would be filled with the newes, of his conuersion,
It was a notable evidence of the Eunuch his faith and piety, that albeit he knew well, that After his return, the Kingdom would be filled with the news, of his conversion,
It vtterly condemneth that spirit of cowardize which possesseth many, who are loth to doe ought appertaining to religion, that might single them out from the multitude,
It utterly Condemneth that Spirit of cowardice which Possesses many, who Are loath to do ought appertaining to Religion, that might single them out from the multitude,
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Thinke not, I would giue countenance, to that vaine singularity which leadeth some, who take a kind of pride if they can once bring themselues to be talked of,
Think not, I would give countenance, to that vain singularity which leads Some, who take a kind of pride if they can once bring themselves to be talked of,
and being as Solomon saith, pure in their owne conceipt, though they bee not washed from their filthinesse , I say my purpose is not to giue allowance to any of any such spirit,
and being as Solomon Says, pure in their own conceit, though they be not washed from their filthiness, I say my purpose is not to give allowance to any of any such Spirit,
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but I labour against that faint heartednesse of men, reasonably well affected (it may be) and yet loth to be too forward for feare of espying and forbearing to doe those things which are meete to be done,
but I labour against that faint heartedness of men, reasonably well affected (it may be) and yet loath to be too forward for Fear of espying and forbearing to do those things which Are meet to be done,
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The Law of gouerning the antient Roman army was drawen to two heades, not to make any rash pursuit against the enimy wherby to runne into needlesse danger.
The Law of governing the ancient Roman army was drawn to two Heads, not to make any rash pursuit against the enemy whereby to run into needless danger.
A true conuert hath euer a loue and a desire to the Sacrament, and a care to giue euidence to the World, that hee hath learned better things then he sometimes knew.
A true convert hath ever a love and a desire to the Sacrament, and a care to give evidence to the World, that he hath learned better things then he sometime knew.
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Then he commanded the charet &c. In the first of these two particulars deserue note. 1. Philips care to informe the Eunuch to the Sacrament: 2. The thing propounded as a necessary condition to the partaking of the Sacrament.
Then he commanded the chariot etc. In the First of these two particulars deserve note. 1. Philips care to inform the Eunuch to the Sacrament: 2. The thing propounded as a necessary condition to the partaking of the Sacrament.
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That he that administreth the Sacrament ought to be carefull to instruct the people in things necessarie to the comfortable partaking of the Sacrament. Philips course heere is exemplare: By his cariage heerin.
That he that administereth the Sacrament ought to be careful to instruct the people in things necessary to the comfortable partaking of the Sacrament. Philips course Here is exemplare: By his carriage herein.
And that thus much ought to be done by euery one that medleth with the giuing of the Sacrament, it is easie to prooue. 1. The doctrine appertaining to the right vse of the Sacrament is a part of the counsell of God,
And that thus much ought to be done by every one that meddleth with the giving of the Sacrament, it is easy to prove. 1. The Doctrine appertaining to the right use of the Sacrament is a part of the counsel of God,
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and therefore not to be secreted by him, that desireth to be pure from the peoples bloud . 2. The Minister is appointed by office to watch for the peoples soules ,
and Therefore not to be secreted by him, that Desires to be pure from the peoples blood. 2. The Minister is appointed by office to watch for the peoples Souls,
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Sith then it is a matter of such hazard, and hath such a penalty annexed to it, to presse into the vse of holy things not being so fitted and so furnished as is necessary, it is the Ministers part to giue warning of the danger, that so if any man notwithstanding will giue the aduenture, it may appeare that he is a wilfull trespasser,
Sith then it is a matter of such hazard, and hath such a penalty annexed to it, to press into the use of holy things not being so fitted and so furnished as is necessary, it is the Ministers part to give warning of the danger, that so if any man notwithstanding will give the adventure, it may appear that he is a wilful trespasser,
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and his owne heart may be able to testifie, that he was aduised otherwise. 3. It is one part of the Pastors duty, to take away (as much as in him lieth) the precious from the vile ,
and his own heart may be able to testify, that he was advised otherwise. 3. It is one part of the Pastors duty, to take away (as much as in him lies) the precious from the vile,
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and to put a difference betwixt the one and the other, the prepared and the vnworthy, that (as far as it possibly may be) Holy things may not be giuen vnto dogs . 4. It is a matter of charity, to which euery man is bound, not to suffer his brother to sinne ,
and to put a difference betwixt the one and the other, the prepared and the unworthy, that (as Far as it possibly may be) Holy things may not be given unto Dogs. 4. It is a matter of charity, to which every man is bound, not to suffer his brother to sin,
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as is the entermedling with the seales of Gods Couenant, the due conditions not obserued. 5. There is a particular iniunction, by which those that serue the Lord in the administration of holy things, are commanded together with the sanctifying of them selues to prepare their brethren .
as is the intermeddling with the Seals of God's Covenant, the due conditions not observed. 5. There is a particular injunction, by which those that serve the Lord in the administration of holy things, Are commanded together with the sanctifying of them selves to prepare their brothers.
This must first needs make against those who want either ablenesse or conscience or both, in this particular, that is, which either know not how to direct the people depending on them, to the right vse of the Sacrament,
This must First needs make against those who want either ableness or conscience or both, in this particular, that is, which either know not how to Direct the people depending on them, to the right use of the Sacrament,
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or els, knowing somewhat appertaining to it, want compassion ouer the peoples soules, and so suffer them to defile Gods ordinances, by comming to them,
or Else, knowing somewhat appertaining to it, want compassion over the peoples Souls, and so suffer them to defile God's ordinances, by coming to them,
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The same is our sinne, if we labour not with the vtmost of our might to stop the rashnes and rudenesse of the people, in thrusting themselues into the vse of those visible pledges of his grace, without due prouision.
The same is our sin, if we labour not with the utmost of our might to stop the rashness and rudeness of the people, in thrusting themselves into the use of those visible pledges of his grace, without due provision.
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God giue vs all, that we may consider it, because as the irreuerent and profane dealing with the Sacraments, is none of the least sinnes of this generation,
God give us all, that we may Consider it, Because as the irreverent and profane dealing with the Sacraments, is none of the least Sins of this generation,
so much of the guilt thereof, it is to be feared will fall vpon vs, who doe not deale herein so faithfully as we should, in vrging (as it is fit) the conditions necessary,
so much of the guilt thereof, it is to be feared will fallen upon us, who do not deal herein so faithfully as we should, in urging (as it is fit) the conditions necessary,
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This is secondly to be vrged against these of the people, who are apt (as the most are) to set at naught the care of their Minister, seeking to further them in this busines.
This is secondly to be urged against these of the people, who Are apt (as the most Are) to Set At nought the care of their Minister, seeking to further them in this business.
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It is a common saying, what neede he trouble himselfe about vs, let him looke to himselfe, he shall not answere for vs, I hope we are of age to consider what we haue to doe,
It is a Common saying, what need he trouble himself about us, let him look to himself, he shall not answer for us, I hope we Are of age to Consider what we have to do,
neither are we so simple, as not to know, what belongs to these matters &c. Thus it is ordinary with men to set light by that care which is taken in duty to God and to their soules, to stay them from running in (as it were) vpon the pikes of Gods displeasure:
neither Are we so simple, as not to know, what belongs to these matters etc. Thus it is ordinary with men to Set Light by that care which is taken in duty to God and to their Souls, to stay them from running in (as it were) upon the pikes of God's displeasure:
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Men ought to account it a blessing to be so watched for, and be it that they were neuer so cunning in respect of knowledg in the nature of those holy seruices,
Men ought to account it a blessing to be so watched for, and be it that they were never so cunning in respect of knowledge in the nature of those holy services,
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But the truth is, whatsoeuer our knowledge is, which yet (among the greatest number is but raw) yet certainly our care in those businesses is but slender,
But the truth is, whatsoever our knowledge is, which yet (among the greatest number is but raw) yet Certainly our care in those businesses is but slender,
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The next is, the thing propounded as a condition &c. wherein we haue two things, to handle. 1. The requisitenesse of faith to the partaking of the Sacrament. 2. The quality of that faith which is requisite.
The next is, the thing propounded as a condition etc. wherein we have two things, to handle. 1. The requisiteness of faith to the partaking of the Sacrament. 2. The quality of that faith which is requisite.
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In the opening of this doctrine, I will thus proceed. 1. I will shew the generall truth of it. 2. I will teach with what limitation and restraint it must be vnderstood.
In the opening of this Doctrine, I will thus proceed. 1. I will show the general truth of it. 2. I will teach with what limitation and restraint it must be understood.
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and therefore it is absurd for a man to offer himselfe to receiue a confirmation of that thing which he hath not, to haue a seal, set as it were to a blanke, to come to haue faith strengthened,
and Therefore it is absurd for a man to offer himself to receive a confirmation of that thing which he hath not, to have a seal, Set as it were to a blank, to come to have faith strengthened,
For, as touching the Sacrament of Baptisme, the course taken with these whom the Apostles and their associates drew out of Iudaisme and Gentilisme into Christianity is apparant.
For, as touching the Sacrament of Baptism, the course taken with these whom the Apostles and their associates drew out of Judaism and Gentilism into Christianity is apparent.
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is very probable to haue beene in vse euen in the Apostles time, whereunto that saying of S, Peter giueth a very good colour, where speaking of Baptisme, he mentioneth, the Answer of a good conscience , the stipulation or engagement of the conscience;
is very probable to have been in use even in the Apostles time, whereunto that saying of S, Peter gives a very good colour, where speaking of Baptism, he mentioneth, the Answer of a good conscience, the stipulation or engagement of the conscience;
And in the primitiue Church ther was in the congregation a certaine forme or ranke, called Catechumeni, which were first trained vp in the knowledge of the grounds of Faith,
And in the primitive Church there was in the congregation a certain Form or rank, called Catechumen, which were First trained up in the knowledge of the grounds of Faith,
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before they were baptized, (they being conuerts out of gentilisme) which grounds what the chiefe of them were, the Apostle relates ( Heb. 6.) which points are there termed, The doctrine of Baptismes, because they were the particulars in which they which desired to bee numbered amongst Christians were instructed before they were baptized.
before they were baptised, (they being converts out of gentilism) which grounds what the chief of them were, the Apostle relates (Hebrew 6.) which points Are there termed, The Doctrine of Baptisms, Because they were the particulars in which they which desired to be numbered among Christians were instructed before they were baptised.
and seeing all search and examination aimeth at the finding out of some thing, what should a Christian intending to partake that holy Mysterie examine himselfe about rather,
and seeing all search and examination aimeth At the finding out of Some thing, what should a Christian intending to partake that holy Mystery examine himself about rather,
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nor yet are able to answer a demand concerning Faith, so that the point touching faith necessary to the Sacrament of Baptisme is to be vnderstood only of those, which are admitted to it being of yeares.
nor yet Are able to answer a demand Concerning Faith, so that the point touching faith necessary to the Sacrament of Baptism is to be understood only of those, which Are admitted to it being of Years.
As for example, if a Turke, or Iew or Pagan, should come amongst vs and should desire Baptisme, it were necessary he should first be instructed, in the doctrine of faith,
As for Exampl, if a Turk, or Iew or Pagan, should come among us and should desire Baptism, it were necessary he should First be instructed, in the Doctrine of faith,
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because although he do not now actually beleeue, yet partly, because for his parents sake, he is within the compasse of the couenant, partly because of that which may well be hoped for hereafter,
Because although he do not now actually believe, yet partly, Because for his Parents sake, he is within the compass of the Covenant, partly Because of that which may well be hoped for hereafter,
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And why not a beleeuer, as well as a reasonable creature, though yet there is in him no vse of reason, no nor any certainty of ability heereafter to enjoy it:
And why not a believer, as well as a reasonable creature, though yet there is in him no use of reason, no nor any certainty of ability hereafter to enjoy it:
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And besides by the antient and most receiued doctrine of the Church, the infants of beleeuers, are reputed to haue a kinde of interest into their parents faith, who by faith appprehend the promise of eternall life as appertaining to their children,
And beside by the ancient and most received Doctrine of the Church, the Infants of believers, Are reputed to have a kind of Interest into their Parents faith, who by faith appprehend the promise of Eternal life as appertaining to their children,
And what more inconuenience to terme such, beleeuers, in respect of their parents, then to terme them holy through them as Paul doth . 2 The argument is naught from the Apostles practize;
And what more inconvenience to term such, believers, in respect of their Parents, then to term them holy through them as Paul does. 2 The argument is nought from the Apostles practice;
In Abrahams person, the knowledge of the Nature of the Sacrament, and an yeelding himselfe to liue vnder the Lords obedience, went before the receiuing of circumcision:
In Abrahams person, the knowledge of the Nature of the Sacrament, and an yielding himself to live under the lords Obedience, went before the receiving of circumcision:
It was necessary in Abraham that a profession of Faith should goe before circumcision, it was not necessary in Isaac, the difference in their ages altered the case of the necessity. 3 As concerning the Apostles practize it selfe, there is no certainty for it, that they baptized none but such as were able to make acknowledgement of their Faith.
It was necessary in Abraham that a profession of Faith should go before circumcision, it was not necessary in Isaac, the difference in their ages altered the case of the necessity. 3 As Concerning the Apostles practice it self, there is no certainty for it, that they baptised none but such as were able to make acknowledgement of their Faith.
Albeit a man cannot make a certaine demonstration, that in these generall Baptismes administred to whole families there were some infants baptized with the rest,
Albeit a man cannot make a certain demonstration, that in these general Baptisms administered to Whole families there were Some Infants baptised with the rest,
and so vnder that colour to exclude infants, is but an indifferent euasion, it being a rule, that we are not to account any thing as figuratiuely, where there is no necessity,
and so under that colour to exclude Infants, is but an indifferent evasion, it being a Rule, that we Are not to account any thing as figuratively, where there is no necessity,
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Be it that none of all these things wil serue to iustifie the Baptisme of infants (yet vnable to make confession of their faith) yet their interest into the promise of God is a sufficient plea:
Be it that none of all these things will serve to justify the Baptism of Infants (yet unable to make Confessi of their faith) yet their Interest into the promise of God is a sufficient plea:
It may be, some may make doubt of this reason, because it may seeme by the like argument, that vnto infants also ought to be giuen the Sacrament of the Lords Supper:
It may be, Some may make doubt of this reason, Because it may seem by the like argument, that unto Infants also ought to be given the Sacrament of the lords Supper:
and drinke his blood, yee haue no life in you , supposing those words to bee ment of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, he accounted the vse therof of necessity to saluation.
and drink his blood, ye have no life in you, supposing those words to be meant of the Sacrament of the lords Supper, he accounted the use thereof of necessity to salvation.
But the Truth is, that the reason fetched from the interest into Gods promise, which doth prooue infants to haue a right into Baptisme, is not of like force, to prooue them to haue a right into this Sacrament.
But the Truth is, that the reason fetched from the Interest into God's promise, which does prove Infants to have a right into Baptism, is not of like force, to prove them to have a right into this Sacrament.
For besides the difference betwixt the two Sacraments in respect that the one is the Sacrament of entrance into the Church, and therefore agreeing to infants;
For beside the difference betwixt the two Sacraments in respect that the one is the Sacrament of Entrance into the Church, and Therefore agreeing to Infants;
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Thus haue I endeuoured to cleere this point, touching the limitation of this doctrine, of the necessity of faith to the right partaking of the Sacraments, proouing it to be vnderstood only (in the point of Baptisme) of these that are of yeares,
Thus have I endeavoured to clear this point, touching the limitation of this Doctrine, of the necessity of faith to the right partaking of the Sacraments, proving it to be understood only (in the point of Baptism) of these that Are of Years,
but that still it remaineth firme and sure, that children borne in the Church ought to bee admitted to the Sacrament which may be a pleadge of their admission into the Church,
but that still it remains firm and sure, that children born in the Church ought to be admitted to the Sacrament which may be a pledge of their admission into the Church,
and whereby also much comfort may returne vnto their parents, God being pleased hereby to giue euidence, of the truth of his promise that he is not ashamed .
and whereby also much Comfort may return unto their Parents, God being pleased hereby to give evidence, of the truth of his promise that he is not ashamed.
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The maine and speciall vse of this doctrine is to be a direction to vs, how we may learne to make the right vse of that Sacrament of Baptisme, which in our infancy we receiued.
The main and special use of this Doctrine is to be a direction to us, how we may Learn to make the right use of that Sacrament of Baptism, which in our infancy we received.
And so people generally hold a conceipt, that there is a kinde of vertue and Christendome (as they call it) infused into them, by the hauing of this Sacrament howsoeuer they be affected.
And so people generally hold a conceit, that there is a kind of virtue and Christendom (as they call it) infused into them, by the having of this Sacrament howsoever they be affected.
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If thou who hast beene baptized, shall say vnto me in some such maner as the Eunuch spake to Philip, See I haue beene baptized, what should let me to assure my selfe that I am a Christian.
If thou who hast been baptised, shall say unto me in Some such manner as the Eunuch spoke to Philip, See I have been baptised, what should let me to assure my self that I am a Christian.
For he which is of God heareth Gods word , and faith cannot but loue that whereby it is begotten and built vp further. 3 To the houshold of Faith , He that loueth him which begat, loueth him also which is begotten of him , such an one, will loue euen the name of a disciple .
For he which is of God hears God's word, and faith cannot but love that whereby it is begotten and built up further. 3 To the household of Faith, He that loves him which begat, loves him also which is begotten of him, such an one, will love even the name of a disciple.
Try then your Baptisme by your Faith, and your Faith by the fruits, otherwise the water of your Baptisme shall not be able to quench the fire of that burning lake which is the second death.
Try then your Baptism by your Faith, and your Faith by the fruits, otherwise the water of your Baptism shall not be able to quench the fire of that burning lake which is the second death.
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and thy receiuing shall be but a pledge of iudgement and vengeance to thy soule. This point will be quickned by that which followeth touching the quality of Faith.
and thy receiving shall be but a pledge of judgement and vengeance to thy soul. This point will be quickened by that which follows touching the quality of Faith.
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if thou doest belieue and that not formally alone and in shew, but in sincerity and in truth of thy heart thou maiest, this Sacrament shall returne to thy comfort,
if thou dost believe and that not formally alone and in show, but in sincerity and in truth of thy heart thou Mayest, this Sacrament shall return to thy Comfort,
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Suppose thou belieuest, yet if it be not with all thy heart, by such a Faith thou art not one haires bredth neerer to saluation, so that the very nature of the speach presupposeth an vnprofitable Faith, a Faith which is of no vse,
Suppose thou Believest, yet if it be not with all thy heart, by such a Faith thou art not one hairs breadth nearer to salvation, so that the very nature of the speech presupposeth an unprofitable Faith, a Faith which is of no use,
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Our Sauior in the parable of the Seed speaketh of a Faith, and the same gotten by hearing which is also accompanied with a kind of flashing, sodaine ioy,
Our Saviour in the parable of the Seed speaks of a Faith, and the same got by hearing which is also accompanied with a kind of flashing, sudden joy,
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We cannot thinke his Faith was that which for distinctions sake we terme a Sauing Faith: He had as a learned man saith of him, the visible Baptisme but he wanted the inuisible sanctifying.
We cannot think his Faith was that which for Distinctions sake we term a Saving Faith: He had as a learned man Says of him, the visible Baptism but he wanted the invisible sanctifying.
Something like repentance, which yet is not repentance, but worldly sorrow causing death , something like obedience, which yet is not obedience but grosse hypocrisie, and so in other particulars.
Something like Repentance, which yet is not Repentance, but worldly sorrow causing death, something like Obedience, which yet is not Obedience but gross hypocrisy, and so in other particulars.
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Felix trembled , Ahab was humbled , Saul confessed his fault , Esau wept , Iudas had a kinde of repenting , Herod heard gladly , Balaam desired to die the death of the righteous .
Felix trembled, Ahab was humbled, Saul confessed his fault, Esau wept, Iudas had a kind of repenting, Herod herd gladly, balaam desired to die the death of the righteous.
Thus still it appeares how neere a man may come to true religion, and yet still be in the snare of the Diuell, caried vp and downe as a Captiue at his will .
Thus still it appears how near a man may come to true Religion, and yet still be in the snare of the devil, carried up and down as a Captive At his will.
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A carefull souldier will try his buckler whether it will keepe out shot, or otherwise be free from being pierced by that kind of weapon, against which it must be vsed.
A careful soldier will try his buckler whither it will keep out shot, or otherwise be free from being pierced by that kind of weapon, against which it must be used.
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Faith is (as I before said) the Tenure of our Free-hold (for by it we stand .) All the euidence we haue to shew for our inheritance in the kingdome of heauen is our Faith.
Faith is (as I before said) the Tenure of our Freehold (for by it we stand.) All the evidence we have to show for our inheritance in the Kingdom of heaven is our Faith.
Many shall say to mee, in that day, Lord, haue we not in thy name prophecied &c. and yet it shall be said to them, Depart from mee, &c. . It seemeth these will bee very confident, and make full account to be saued:
Many shall say to me, in that day, Lord, have we not in thy name prophesied etc. and yet it shall be said to them, Depart from me, etc.. It seems these will be very confident, and make full account to be saved:
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Is this lease good, is this bond good, is this cloth for my garment good, is this beast good, is this ground good, is this husbandry good, is this corne which I haue chosen for my seed good.
Is this lease good, is this bound good, is this cloth for my garment good, is this beast good, is this ground good, is this Husbandry good, is this corn which I have chosen for my seed good.
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who saith to himselfe, Here is much speaking of Faith, and it is taught that without it there can be no saluation, what is my Faith which I promise myselfe I haue, such as it ought to bee, sure if it be not, I can neuer be saued.
who Says to himself, Here is much speaking of Faith, and it is taught that without it there can be no salvation, what is my Faith which I promise myself I have, such as it ought to be, sure if it be not, I can never be saved.
Sathan knoweth that if men should once put it to the question how their Faith is, they should see such scantnes in themselues that way, that the very sight thereof would make them looke about and begin a better course;
Sathan Knoweth that if men should once put it to the question how their Faith is, they should see such scantness in themselves that Way, that the very sighed thereof would make them look about and begin a better course;
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When thou art perswaded and called vpon to examine thy selfe, whether thy faith be right and sound, why man (saith the diuell by and by vnto thee) wherfore shouldst thou doubt it, Hast not thou beleeued in God euer since thou couldst remember.
When thou art persuaded and called upon to examine thy self, whither thy faith be right and found, why man (Says the Devil by and by unto thee) Wherefore Shouldst thou doubt it, Hast not thou believed in God ever since thou Couldst Remember.
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This Ladder betokened Christ, as Christ himselfe hath reference to it, in his speech to Nathaniel, touching Angels ascending and descending vpon the sonne of man .
This Ladder betokened christ, as christ himself hath Referente to it, in his speech to Nathaniel, touching Angels ascending and descending upon the son of man.
The next doctrine then is, That onely that Faith maketh a man capable of saluation and giueth him an interest into life eternall which is with all thy heart:
The next Doctrine then is, That only that Faith makes a man capable of salvation and gives him an Interest into life Eternal which is with all thy heart:
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that is, If thy beleeuing be sincere, and thy faith vnfained, thou mayst finde comfort in this Sacrament, otherwise it will be to thee but an idle signe.
that is, If thy believing be sincere, and thy faith unfeigned, thou Mayest find Comfort in this Sacrament, otherwise it will be to thee but an idle Signen.
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This point will not bee so profitable in the application, vnlesse, we looke a little more neerely into it, to finde out, what that speciall point is, in respect whereof Faith is said to be with all the heart. The heart is the seat and fountaine of all the affections.
This point will not be so profitable in the application, unless, we look a little more nearly into it, to find out, what that special point is, in respect whereof Faith is said to be with all the heart. The heart is the seat and fountain of all the affections.
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A man therefore belieueth with all the heart, when that which is belieued is become (as it were) the center of all his affections, the maine marke and matter of his loue, delight, ioy, &c. so that whatsoeuer els is loued or delighted in, is so respected only for the sake of that principall scope,
A man Therefore Believeth with all the heart, when that which is believed is become (as it were) the centre of all his affections, the main mark and matter of his love, delight, joy, etc. so that whatsoever Else is loved or delighted in, is so respected only for the sake of that principal scope,
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neither doth speake contrary to his secret thoughts, when he saith he beleeueth in Christ, and yet is not this the Faith with all the heart here spoken of: As for example:
neither does speak contrary to his secret thoughts, when he Says he Believeth in christ, and yet is not this the Faith with all the heart Here spoken of: As for Exampl:
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yet notwithstanding, there wanteth in him this quality of belieuing with all his heart, because he hath also a secret dependance vpon the helpe of Saints, vpon the intercession of the virgin Mary, vpon the merit of some worke, or action of his owne.
yet notwithstanding, there Wants in him this quality of believing with all his heart, Because he hath also a secret dependence upon the help of Saints, upon the Intercession of the Virgae Marry, upon the merit of Some work, or actium of his own.
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So againe among our selues, I doubt not but many professe soothly, and without fraude in auouching that they haue cast all their hope of saluation only vpon Iesus Christ,
So again among our selves, I doubt not but many profess soothly, and without fraud in avouching that they have cast all their hope of salvation only upon Iesus christ,
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and yet there is a defect in there Faith, and that in this particular, that it is not with all the heart, because their Heart draweth not towards Christ, seeketh not to be knit to Christ only for Christs sake,
and yet there is a defect in there Faith, and that in this particular, that it is not with all the heart, Because their Heart draws not towards christ, seeks not to be knit to christ only for Christ sake,
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namely, to acknowledge there is no saluation in any other but in Christ, to disclaime all hope saue only by him, to desire truly and with his soule to haue a part in him and to account himselfe happy if hee might haue fauour with God through him;
namely, to acknowledge there is no salvation in any other but in christ, to disclaim all hope save only by him, to desire truly and with his soul to have a part in him and to account himself happy if he might have favour with God through him;
thus far he may come, and yet still Christ hath not all his Heart, because the principall drift and aime of his respecting Christ, is, his owne saluation by Christ:
thus Far he may come, and yet still christ hath not all his Heart, Because the principal drift and aim of his respecting christ, is, his own salvation by christ:
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Thus I hope we now see, 1. that that Faith which is effectuall to saluation is only that which is a belieuing with all the heart, and then 2. that that is a beleeuing with all the Heart, when Christ who is the obiect of Faith,
Thus I hope we now see, 1. that that Faith which is effectual to salvation is only that which is a believing with all the heart, and then 2. that that is a believing with all the Heart, when christ who is the Object of Faith,
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and is acknowledged to bee a sole and complete sauior, is laboured after principally for himselfe, my heart is towards him for his owne sake, more then for mine owne saluation sake.
and is acknowledged to be a sole and complete Saviour, is laboured After principally for himself, my heart is towards him for his own sake, more then for mine own salvation sake.
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Not euery one, that taketh the name of Iesus into his mouth shall by and by bee saued, no nor yet euery one which goeth further then a superficiall naming him.
Not every one, that Takes the name of Iesus into his Mouth shall by and by be saved, no nor yet every one which Goes further then a superficial naming him.
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Let vs remember that the very life and glory of faith is to beleeue with all thy Heart, that is, in our beleeuing to let Christ haue the preeminence, the full and the very all of our affections.
Let us Remember that the very life and glory of faith is to believe with all thy Heart, that is, in our believing to let christ have the preeminence, the full and the very all of our affections.
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then for owne saluations sake, then are we beleeuers with all our Heart. This is indeed singlenes & sincerity of affection this is vprightnes of mind:
then for own salvations sake, then Are we believers with all our Heart. This is indeed singleness & sincerity of affection this is uprightness of mind:
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Let not this seeme strange vnto vs. Who amongst vs, accounts him a friend worth the hauing, whose chiefe end in seeking to be linked in with him in society, is more his owne commodity,
Let not this seem strange unto us Who among us, accounts him a friend worth the having, whose chief end in seeking to be linked in with him in society, is more his own commodity,
or for that, were it not for such a hope, or the expectation of such a benefit, I am sure he would regard me as little as another man, will we iudge such an one an vnfained friend? How then shall that be called an vnfained Faith, which aimeth at Christ onely for this because there is hope of a kingdome by beleeuing.
or for that, were it not for such a hope, or the expectation of such a benefit, I am sure he would regard me as little as Another man, will we judge such an one an unfeigned friend? How then shall that be called an unfeigned Faith, which aimeth At christ only for this Because there is hope of a Kingdom by believing.
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Would I not draw towards Christ in my desire and affection, if there were no saluation by his meanes, is it onely to make a benefit of him, that I do cast my selfe vpon him? & shal this be called faith? No I doubt not but such respects as these may be found in many which yet shall bee called the least in the Kingdome of God.
Would I not draw towards christ in my desire and affection, if there were no salvation by his means, is it only to make a benefit of him, that I do cast my self upon him? & shall this be called faith? No I doubt not but such respects as these may be found in many which yet shall be called the least in the Kingdom of God.
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If we will beleeue on Christ; he will haue all the Heart or nothing. And so much touching the quality of Faith which I commend to our best obseruation,
If we will believe on christ; he will have all the Heart or nothing. And so much touching the quality of Faith which I commend to our best observation,
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So far of the condition propounded by Philip, now next of the Eunuchs vndertaking it: Then he answered, I beleeue that &c. We haue here three things to note. 1 That the Eunuch was able to giue an account of his Faith: 2 That hee was ready so to doe. 3 What the account was:
So Far of the condition propounded by Philip, now next of the Eunuchs undertaking it: Then he answered, I believe that etc. We have Here three things to note. 1 That the Eunuch was able to give an account of his Faith: 2 That he was ready so to do. 3 What the account was:
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and Let euery man be fully perswaded in his owne minde , that is, let him that is a beleeuer, labour to conceiue distinctly what that is, whereupon it is necessary for him to rest, that he may be saued let him not satisfie himselfe with a kinde of reserment to the faith of others,
and Let every man be Fully persuaded in his own mind, that is, let him that is a believer, labour to conceive distinctly what that is, whereupon it is necessary for him to rest, that he may be saved let him not satisfy himself with a kind of reserment to the faith of Others,
Why else is it, that the Scripture teacheth grounds of the Christian Faith so exactly? Why is it, that there is any such necessity laid vpon vs, which are called to the seruice of the Church, to lay open the mystery of Christ? Why (I say) should this be,
Why Else is it, that the Scripture Teaches grounds of the Christian Faith so exactly? Why is it, that there is any such necessity laid upon us, which Are called to the service of the Church, to lay open the mystery of christ? Why (I say) should this be,
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Indeed what comfort can there be, or what sweetnesse in vncertainty, or what possibility to put Sathan to flight, with some confused motion, which a man hath catched vp he knoweth not how.
Indeed what Comfort can there be, or what sweetness in uncertainty, or what possibility to put Sathan to flight, with Some confused motion, which a man hath catched up he Knoweth not how.
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and to know what is the hope of their calling &c. . A shame to them to be children in vnderstanding , to be dull of hearing , to be euer learning and yet neuer able to come to the knowledge of the truth .
and to know what is the hope of their calling etc.. A shame to them to be children in understanding, to be dull of hearing, to be ever learning and yet never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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Men speake of I know not what, hoping well, and of being of that which they call Gods beliefe, but (alas) how far be they from that which Peter calleth a Reason of their Hope? The Apostle calleth Faith an euidence .
Men speak of I know not what, hoping well, and of being of that which they call God's belief, but (alas) how Far be they from that which Peter calls a Reason of their Hope? The Apostle calls Faith an evidence.
would the Iudge account their answere a competent euidence, or would hee not thinke himselfe wronged to haue his eares troubled with such heed-lesse tales.
would the Judge account their answer a competent evidence, or would he not think himself wronged to have his ears troubled with such heedless tales.
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Surely he that had no better to shew for his outward estate, then many haue for their future inheritance into the kingdome of glory, would and well might feare euery houre to be displaced.
Surely he that had no better to show for his outward estate, then many have for their future inheritance into the Kingdom of glory, would and well might Fear every hour to be displaced.
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To be a swearer, a whoremaster, a drunkard, an oppressor, a greedy worldling, a lyer, a cursed speaker, these and the like, partly by the light of nature, partly by some generall rules gotten by continuall hearing, are of the most, yeelded vnto to bee sinnes.
To be a swearer, a whoremaster, a drunkard, an oppressor, a greedy worldling, a liar, a cursed speaker, these and the like, partly by the Light of nature, partly by Some general rules got by continual hearing, Are of the most, yielded unto to be Sins.
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Remember we how the Eunuch profited by one Sermon, and consider how many we haue heard, who yet (many of vs) cannot giue so good an account as the Eunuch did.
remember we how the Eunuch profited by one Sermon, and Consider how many we have herd, who yet (many of us) cannot give so good an account as the Eunuch did.
and it were a wrong to the wisedome of Philip if wee should thinke hee would let him passe with a kind of verball acknowledgement of a matter which he did not vnderstand.
and it were a wrong to the Wisdom of Philip if we should think he would let him pass with a kind of verbal acknowledgement of a matter which he did not understand.
I adde this lest any man should beguile his owne soule, because of his ablenesse to say so much as is heer reported to haue beene spoken by the Eunuch.
I add this lest any man should beguile his own soul, Because of his ableness to say so much as is her reported to have been spoken by the Eunuch.
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I wish the words in euery mans heart and mouth, but take heed we make not a charme of the Scripture, to imagine a vertue in words of which we know not what to make.
I wish the words in every men heart and Mouth, but take heed we make not a charm of the Scripture, to imagine a virtue in words of which we know not what to make.
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The next thing is his readines to giue an account, which affordeth vs this doctrine, That where the power of Godlines beareth any sway, there is no frowardnes of disposition,
The next thing is his readiness to give an account, which affords us this Doctrine, That where the power of Godliness bears any sway, there is no forwardness of disposition,
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and they tooke it in soule scorne when the blind man asked them, whether they would be Christs disciples , their stomackes could not frame to be treated with as men ignorant in ought or as liable to an account to any what they beleeued.
and they took it in soul scorn when the blind man asked them, whither they would be Christ Disciples, their stomachs could not frame to be treated with as men ignorant in ought or as liable to an account to any what they believed.
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For as it abateth these high spirits which are in man by nature, so it maketh a man to consider the good that may ensue, by submitting himselfe with meekenes, to be communed with by him that is able to instruct him;
For as it abateth these high spirits which Are in man by nature, so it makes a man to Consider the good that may ensue, by submitting himself with meekness, to be communed with by him that is able to instruct him;
This reprooueth that sturdy and contemptuous humor which is in many now, who hold it for a very great disparagement, to bee vrged to tell how they beleeue.
This Reproveth that sturdy and contemptuous humour which is in many now, who hold it for a very great disparagement, to be urged to tell how they believe.
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It is thought to be a course not vnfit to be practized vpon children, but to vrge those to it, that are elder yea though they neuer so much need instruction, in deemed insolency in him that vndertaketh it,
It is Thought to be a course not unfit to be practised upon children, but to urge those to it, that Are elder yea though they never so much need instruction, in deemed insolency in him that undertaketh it,
, They will not be knowen of their secret ignorance, and by that meane they do depriue them selues of many an opportunity by which they might bee blinded vp in the sauing knowledge of Gods truth.
, They will not be known of their secret ignorance, and by that mean they do deprive them selves of many an opportunity by which they might be blinded up in the Saving knowledge of God's truth.
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The plaine doctrine here is, That the beleeuing of Iesus Christ be the sonne of God, is the very substance of that Faith which is required to saluation.
The plain Doctrine Here is, That the believing of Iesus christ be the son of God, is the very substance of that Faith which is required to salvation.
And this collection is iustifiable from hence so much the rather, because the chiefe confessions and abridgements of the Christian faith, which are in the new Testament, consist vpon this point chiefly:
And this collection is justifiable from hence so much the rather, Because the chief confessions and abridgements of the Christian faith, which Are in the new Testament, consist upon this point chiefly:
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then that in Iohn, (which it may be is the same with the former, in effect I am sure it differeth not) We belieue and know that you are the Christ, the sonne of the liuing God :
then that in John, (which it may be is the same with the former, in Effect I am sure it differeth not) We believe and know that you Are the christ, the son of the living God:
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If then Christ be the substance of the Scripture, needes must the building vpon him be the summe of Faith. Faith goeth no further then the word, and the word hath no more to teach but this, that God hath giuen vnto vs eternal life,
If then christ be the substance of the Scripture, needs must the building upon him be the sum of Faith. Faith Goes no further then the word, and the word hath no more to teach but this, that God hath given unto us Eternal life,
Secondly (according to this) to beleeue that Iesus Christ is the sonne of God, comprehendeth two things. 1. To apprehend this as a sound and vndeniable truth, that Iesus Christ is the sonne of God.
Secondly (according to this) to believe that Iesus christ is the son of God, comprehendeth two things. 1. To apprehend this as a found and undeniable truth, that Iesus christ is the son of God.
It was the errand vpon which Iohn Baptist sent his disciples vnto Christ, that they from his owne mouth might bee made sure, that it was He that should come, and no other to be looked for .
It was the errand upon which John Baptist sent his Disciples unto christ, that they from his own Mouth might be made sure, that it was He that should come, and no other to be looked for.
So then a man must be possessed with this truth, by the authority and testimony of the Scripture, that he who is called Iesus Christ, is the very son of God, whom God of old promised to send being made of a woman, to be the Prince of our saluation,
So then a man must be possessed with this truth, by the Authority and testimony of the Scripture, that he who is called Iesus christ, is the very son of God, whom God of old promised to send being made of a woman, to be the Prince of our salvation,
And shall we thinke that this was all, was intended in the Eunuchs acknowledgement, that hee gaue credit vnto the Scripture touching Iesus Christ to be the son of God? God forbid.
And shall we think that this was all, was intended in the Eunuchs acknowledgement, that he gave credit unto the Scripture touching Iesus christ to be the son of God? God forbid.
an expecting saluation by his means, a fitting of this general truth touching Christ to his owne particular for the discharge of his soule in the sight of God.
an expecting salvation by his means, a fitting of this general truth touching christ to his own particular for the discharge of his soul in the sighed of God.
And therefore in this truly saith the Apostle, that he maketh God a Lyer, that doth not proceed from the generall doctrine to the point of particular application, that God hath giuen (vs) eternall life .
And Therefore in this truly Says the Apostle, that he makes God a Liar, that does not proceed from the general Doctrine to the point of particular application, that God hath given (us) Eternal life.
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as it is reuealed in the Scripture, and did lay hold vpon it as a matter into which himselfe had interest, it cannot but follow thence, that the Faith required to saluation, hath in it, beside the acknowledgement of the Truth in the vnderstanding,
as it is revealed in the Scripture, and did lay hold upon it as a matter into which himself had Interest, it cannot but follow thence, that the Faith required to salvation, hath in it, beside the acknowledgement of the Truth in the understanding,
And thus of this doctrine touching that matter and obiect of Faith, Iesus Christ the sonne of God, apprehended by the authority of the Scripture to be so,
And thus of this Doctrine touching that matter and Object of Faith, Iesus christ the son of God, apprehended by the Authority of the Scripture to be so,
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and office of Christ Iesus? How few are able to prooue vnto their owne hearts out of Gods word, that this Iesus Christ whom we so often name, is that very person in whom all Gods promises touching life and saluation are yea and Amen , hauing in him and by him their full accomplishment;
and office of christ Iesus? How few Are able to prove unto their own hearts out of God's word, that this Iesus christ whom we so often name, is that very person in whom all God's promises touching life and salvation Are yea and Amen, having in him and by him their full accomplishment;
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and thinkest vnder his wings to be shrouded against the wrath of God, how knowest thou that this is the person in whom God will be reconciled to thee, what warrant hast thou, in him to finde fauour, and acceptance with the Lord!
and Thinkest under his wings to be shrouded against the wrath of God, how Knowest thou that this is the person in whom God will be reconciled to thee, what warrant hast thou, in him to find favour, and acceptance with the Lord!
How quickly would they be foyled, and how easily graueled in this necessary particular, without certainty wherein, all a mans Faith is but meere presumption.
How quickly would they be foiled, and how Easily graueled in this necessary particular, without certainty wherein, all a men Faith is but mere presumption.
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Verily I am perswaded that it is not the tenth of our ordinary hearers and professors thar can tell how to make this point good against sathans cauils, with which he will vndermine and batter it in the euill day, that, Iesus Christ is that person vpon whom he that desires saluation must rely.
Verily I am persuaded that it is not the tenth of our ordinary hearers and professors thar can tell how to make this point good against satan's cavils, with which he will undermine and batter it in the evil day, that, Iesus christ is that person upon whom he that Desires salvation must rely.
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What wise man, will take the word or bond of another, vnlesse he be sure of his sufficiency to make that good for which he offereth himselfe, either by word or writing to be engaged? wherein is a man the neerer to haue his bond for many pounds, who (it may be) is not worth so many groates? Heere therefore let vs first begin in the matter of faith, let vs labour to see this point well prooued out of the testimony of Gods word, that Iesus Christ is the chiefe stone elect and precious, put in Sion, vpon whom who so beleeueth, shall not be ashamed , that he is the way, the truth,
What wise man, will take the word or bound of Another, unless he be sure of his sufficiency to make that good for which he Offereth himself, either by word or writing to be engaged? wherein is a man the nearer to have his bound for many pounds, who (it may be) is not worth so many groats? Here Therefore let us First begin in the matter of faith, let us labour to see this point well proved out of the testimony of God's word, that Iesus christ is the chief stone elect and precious, put in Sion, upon whom who so Believeth, shall not be ashamed, that he is the Way, the truth,
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secondly an vnderstanding how that fulnesse which is in Christ may supply the particular wants of him that desireth to apply him that so the soule may see how the turne thereof may abundantly be serued by resting vpon him:
secondly an understanding how that fullness which is in christ may supply the particular Wants of him that Desires to apply him that so the soul may see how the turn thereof may abundantly be served by resting upon him:
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thirdly a diligent noting how the preaching of the word fitteth the particulars of Christs fulnesse, to the soules particular wants, that so a man may not be (as it were) his owne caruer heerein,
Thirdly a diligent noting how the preaching of the word fits the particulars of Christ fullness, to the Souls particular Wants, that so a man may not be (as it were) his own carver herein,
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fourth, a carefull working how the soule is acheered and inwardly refreshed, by that warmth, which it feeleth itselfe to receiue by cumming still neerer vnto Christ,
fourth, a careful working how the soul is acheered and inwardly refreshed, by that warmth, which it feeleth itself to receive by coming still nearer unto christ,
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how it hath more life in holy seruices, how it is furnished with more alacrity and greater desire to walke with God in new obedience? Thus the application of Christ is another maner of thing then a sudden conceit, that if I and I, shall be saued by his death:
how it hath more life in holy services, how it is furnished with more alacrity and greater desire to walk with God in new Obedience? Thus the application of christ is Another manner of thing then a sudden conceit, that if I and I, shall be saved by his death:
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who did tell thee so? what is thy warrant so to thinke? Art thou come to this perswasion by due course, by being first nurtured in the schoole of humiliation, to bring thee to see what neede thy soule hath of the least drop of the bloud of Iesus Christ? hath this apprehension beene begotten in thee by the preaching of that word, in which thou hast been taught to whom only saluation doth belong? hath it been long in getting,
who did tell thee so? what is thy warrant so to think? Art thou come to this persuasion by due course, by being First nurtured in the school of humiliation, to bring thee to see what need thy soul hath of the least drop of the blood of Iesus christ? hath this apprehension been begotten in thee by the preaching of that word, in which thou hast been taught to whom only salvation does belong? hath it been long in getting,
and hast thou had much adoe to attaine to this measure? or is it some suddaine and rash conceit vpon which thou hast aduentured? Take heed and be well aduised;
and hast thou had much ado to attain to this measure? or is it Some sudden and rash conceit upon which thou hast adventured? Take heed and be well advised;
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To apply Christ, is excellent, but it is not ordinary, neither is it easie, and he that neuer tasted the difficulty that is in it neuer yet knew what it ment? Thus I must deale with thee,
To apply christ, is excellent, but it is not ordinary, neither is it easy, and he that never tasted the difficulty that is in it never yet knew what it meant? Thus I must deal with thee,
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Now, suppose we a man suffering ship-wracke vpon our Coast, and at the last after much driuing too and fro, espying a rocke, which if he could recouer there were some hope of escape.
Now, suppose we a man suffering shipwreck upon our Coast, and At the last After much driving too and from, espying a rock, which if he could recover there were Some hope of escape.
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yet there is such an heauinesse in his garments oppressed with water, such benummednesse and weaknesse in his ioynts through the extremity of colde, that he cannot keepe that which hee hath gotten,
yet there is such an heaviness in his garments oppressed with water, such benummednesse and weakness in his Joints through the extremity of cold, that he cannot keep that which he hath got,
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but againe looseth his hold, and is euen about to giue ouer his hope, and to resolue with himselfe that there is no remedy but he must needes perish in the sea.
but again loses his hold, and is even about to give over his hope, and to resolve with himself that there is no remedy but he must needs perish in the sea.
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Well, yet at the last hee renueth his courage, purposing now to make his last attempt, he recouereth the Rocke, to the top he is gotten, where he may looke about and see where hee was tossed:
Well, yet At the last he Reneweth his courage, purposing now to make his last attempt, he recovers the Rock, to the top he is got, where he may look about and see where he was tossed:
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First he is tossed long on the waues of much inward perplexity, and crieth out with Dauid, I sticke fast in the deepe mire where no stay is, I am come into deepe waters and the streames run ouer mee .
First he is tossed long on the waves of much inward perplexity, and cries out with David, I stick fast in the deep mire where no stay is, I am come into deep waters and the streams run over me.
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Iesus Christ the righteous , that Rocke, which Dauid calleth, The Rocke that is higher then I , that rocke which was resembled by that, into the cleft whereof Moses was put, that he might see the Lord as he passed by .
Iesus christ the righteous, that Rock, which David calls, The Rock that is higher then I, that rock which was resembled by that, into the cleft whereof Moses was put, that he might see the Lord as he passed by.
So with much striuing, euen (as it were) to the losse of breath ( I opened my mouth and panted , the former feeling is regained and the soule is come once more vnder the shadow of this Great Rocke ,
So with much striving, even (as it were) to the loss of breath (I opened my Mouth and panted, the former feeling is Regained and the soul is come once more under the shadow of this Great Rock,
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yea and the feet are set vpon it , and the soule beginneth to triumph in safty, ( Returne vnto thy rest ô my soule , I know nothing shall be able to separate from the loue of God which is in Christ Iesus ,
yea and the feet Are Set upon it, and the soul begins to triumph in safety, (Return unto thy rest o my soul, I know nothing shall be able to separate from the love of God which is in christ Iesus,
Hee that hath not had some experience of this in himselfe, or at the least shall not now vpon the hearing thereof make conscience to finde it true by his owne particular, name faith he may,
He that hath not had Some experience of this in himself, or At the least shall not now upon the hearing thereof make conscience to find it true by his own particular, name faith he may,
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Hee that thinketh it an easie thing to rest vpon Christ, and to settle vpon him and to apply the saluation offered in him to a mans owne particular, I may boldly say, he doth vtterly deceiue his owne soule, he is yet farre from the Kingdome of God.
He that Thinketh it an easy thing to rest upon christ, and to settle upon him and to apply the salvation offered in him to a men own particular, I may boldly say, he does utterly deceive his own soul, he is yet Far from the Kingdom of God.
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verily thou art mistaken in the coast, beare out againe with speed, this Rocke will cast thee away into a gulfe of security, this is not the Cape of Good-hope, Gods good spirit neuer lead any man this way into the land of Righteousnesse .
verily thou art mistaken in the coast, bear out again with speed, this Rock will cast thee away into a gulf of security, this is not the Cape of Good-hope, God's good Spirit never led any man this Way into the land of Righteousness.
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and sometimes cometh to see him, and againe looseth the sight of him and is oft-times, almost out of all hope of recouering him, there is application of Christ.
and sometime comes to see him, and again loses the sighed of him and is ofttimes, almost out of all hope of recovering him, there is application of christ.
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yea vntill seauenty times seuen times , Why should I beguile thee or my selfe? If thou be not euen euery day more or lesse at this businesse, that thou mightest win Christ , still considering how thou art fastened on him,
yea until seauenty times seuen times, Why should I beguile thee or my self? If thou be not even every day more or less At this business, that thou Mightest win christ, still considering how thou art fastened on him,
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and what hold thou hast, still labouring that thou maiest not loose him, still looking for a new storme that may put thee from him, still grasping closer about him, still crying with Peter Master saue me , still harkning to this come of the Lord, the preaching of the Gospell, by which he pulleth thee to him,
and what hold thou hast, still labouring that thou Mayest not lose him, still looking for a new storm that may put thee from him, still grasping closer about him, still crying with Peter Master save me, still Harkening to this come of the Lord, the preaching of the Gospel, by which he pulls thee to him,
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Why will we that be so prouident for our earthly things, be so simple and so carelesse about heauenly? If we haue got but a kind of loose and generall apprehension of Christ that he is ours, there we rest.
Why will we that be so provident for our earthly things, be so simple and so careless about heavenly? If we have god but a kind of lose and general apprehension of christ that he is ours, there we rest.
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The Eunuch being found meere for the sacrament of baptisme, there was a commandement for the staying of the Chareot, in which the Eunuch rode and Philip with him, whereupon they both went into the Riuer,
The Eunuch being found mere for the sacrament of Baptism, there was a Commandment for the staying of the Chareot, in which the Eunuch road and Philip with him, whereupon they both went into the River,
Out of the former this doctrine springs, That since the cumming of Christ in the flesh there is no betternesse or precedence of one place aboue another for the administration of holy things.
Out of the former this Doctrine springs, That since the coming of christ in the Flesh there is no betterness or precedence of one place above Another for the administration of holy things.
In the former times that publike worship of God was limited to a certaine place, There shall be a place which the Lord your God shall chuse, thither shall you bring all that I command &c. , neither was there any lawfulnesse (ordinarily) for any Altar but at Ierusalem.
In the former times that public worship of God was limited to a certain place, There shall be a place which the Lord your God shall choose, thither shall you bring all that I command etc., neither was there any lawfulness (ordinarily) for any Altar but At Ierusalem.
For which cause by all of any sound iudgement, that of Constantine the great, that famous Christian Emperour, worthely renowmed for many things, is notwithstanding taxed,
For which cause by all of any found judgement, that of Constantine the great, that famous Christian Emperor, worthily renowned for many things, is notwithstanding taxed,
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as something superstitious, that after he was conuerted from Paganisme to the Christian faith, yet he differred his Baptisme, looking still for an opportunity to goe to Iordan it selfe, where our Sauiour was baptized,
as something superstitious, that After he was converted from Paganism to the Christian faith, yet he differed his Baptism, looking still for an opportunity to go to Iordan it self, where our Saviour was baptised,
and besides, that simplicity which in the first administration of Baptisme, they haue adulterated and corrupted, with intermixing salt, oyle, spittle, creame &c, with the sacramentall water,
and beside, that simplicity which in the First administration of Baptism, they have adulterated and corrupted, with intermixing salt, oil, spittle, cream etc., with the sacramental water,
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and in this compounded stuffe, for the benefit of the baptized, then if the matter were performed with the naked element as it commeth from the brooke.
and in this compounded stuff, for the benefit of the baptised, then if the matter were performed with the naked element as it comes from the brook.
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It is well known what a vertue many thinke to be in places, and in vessels &c. The Diuell knowing that it is a thing which cannot be rooted or razed out of mans minde, that when he hath to doe with God, there must be somewhat done to grace and sanctifie the action, leadeth him away with false surmises,
It is well known what a virtue many think to be in places, and in vessels etc. The devil knowing that it is a thing which cannot be rooted or razed out of men mind, that when he hath to do with God, there must be somewhat done to grace and sanctify the actium, leads him away with false surmises,
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and by perswading him that places, and times, and such like complements and circumstances doe giue worth to the businesse, maketh him to neglect that which indeed should make it acceptable.
and by persuading him that places, and times, and such like compliments and Circumstances do give worth to the business, makes him to neglect that which indeed should make it acceptable.
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or to goe out (in a humour) to preach and to pray, and vse the sacraments in the fields, that were, to auoid one extremity by running into another as bad,
or to go out (in a humour) to preach and to pray, and use the Sacraments in the fields, that were, to avoid one extremity by running into Another as bad,
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because I will not be superstitious, and yet I wil repaire to the places deputed to such sacred actions, I will not run to Riuers to baptize, I will not flie into corners to communicate,
Because I will not be superstitious, and yet I will repair to the places deputed to such sacred actions, I will not run to rivers to baptise, I will not fly into corners to communicate,
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because I must not forsake the fellowship, which wee ought to haue among our selues , and all things must be done in order , neither is God the author of Confusion . So much touching the place:
Because I must not forsake the fellowship, which we ought to have among our selves, and all things must be done in order, neither is God the author of Confusion. So much touching the place:
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We may not thinke Philip would or did transgresse the order set downe by our sauiour to be obserued in the administration of the Sacrament . Heere this Doctrine:
We may not think Philip would or did transgress the order Set down by our Saviour to be observed in the administration of the Sacrament. Here this Doctrine:
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I meane not by this that whensoeuer the word is preached the sacrament of baptisme must be ministred (for there is not alwaies occasion of both at the same instant) but this I intend, that in the Church of Christ there must be a vsing of this sacrament,
I mean not by this that whensoever the word is preached the sacrament of Baptism must be ministered (for there is not always occasion of both At the same instant) but this I intend, that in the Church of christ there must be a using of this sacrament,
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but we must thinke it a matter hee was bound to, that he whom he had by teaching conuerted to Christianity, should from him also receiue the badge of Christianity.
but we must think it a matter he was bound to, that he whom he had by teaching converted to Christianity, should from him also receive the badge of Christianity.
Baptisme was still an attendant vpon the doctrine, their commission was equally for both; and this course must continue so long as God hath a people vpon earth;
Baptism was still an attendant upon the Doctrine, their commission was equally for both; and this course must continue so long as God hath a people upon earth;
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so much is proued by the promise, Loe I am with you alwaies to the end of the world , which as it argueth a blessing to be bestowed vpon others besides the Apostles (to whom the words were personally spoken) euen to such as should be emploied in that seruice to the end,
so much is proved by the promise, Lo I am with you always to the end of the world, which as it argue a blessing to be bestowed upon Others beside the Apostles (to whom the words were personally spoken) even to such as should be employed in that service to the end,
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so it declareth what course is to be held to the end, Preaching, and Baptizing. And whereas Paul saith hee was not sent to baptize but to preach , we must not take it as spoken simply,
so it Declareth what course is to be held to the end, Preaching, and Baptizing. And whereas Paul Says he was not sent to baptise but to preach, we must not take it as spoken simply,
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First the thing it representeth, and the thing it assureth are all one, namely, a washing away of the guilt of sinne by the bloud of Christ. Baptisme shadoweth out this faith.
First the thing it Representeth, and the thing it assureth Are all one, namely, a washing away of the guilt of sin by the blood of christ. Baptism shadoweth out this faith.
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Againe, the outward washing of the body representeth the inward purging of the soule by the spirit, which standeth in iustification before God, and sanctification before men.
Again, the outward washing of the body Representeth the inward purging of the soul by the Spirit, which Stands in justification before God, and sanctification before men.
and which was heere vsed in baptizing the Eunuch was a rite of worthy signification. The going downe into the water signified mortification or fellowship with Christs death:
and which was Here used in baptizing the Eunuch was a rite of worthy signification. The going down into the water signified mortification or fellowship with Christ death:
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These were excellent significations and to these Paul hath reference, in those words, Know ye not, that all we which haue beene baptized into Iesus Christ, haue beene baptized into his death? We are buried then with him by baptisme into his Death, that like as Christ was raised vp from the dead by the glory of the father,
These were excellent significations and to these Paul hath Referente, in those words, Know you not, that all we which have been baptised into Iesus christ, have been baptised into his death? We Are buried then with him by Baptism into his Death, that like as christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the father,
signifieth an admittance into the houshold of Faith, and the addicting of a mans selfe to the seruice of him, whose name is called vpon, ouer him in baptisme,
signifies an admittance into the household of Faith, and the addicting of a men self to the service of him, whose name is called upon, over him in Baptism,
and so testifieth his couenanting with the Lord, to deny vngodlinesse and fleshly lusts , and to beware of returning after this washing to a wallowing againe in the mire of old vncleanesse .
and so Testifieth his covenanting with the Lord, to deny ungodliness and fleshly Lustiest, and to beware of returning After this washing to a wallowing again in the mire of old uncleanness.
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Therefore is it that Baptisme is called the Baptisme of Repentance , because it remaineth as a witnesse of a promise of repentance, with which the baptized hath bound himselfe to God. This it is plaine.
Therefore is it that Baptism is called the Baptism of Repentance, Because it remains as a witness of a promise of Repentance, with which the baptised hath bound himself to God. This it is plain.
then guided by any certaine rule from him, who is the law-maker of his church. This maketh this sacrament to be vsed so ignorantly, so superstitiously, so vnprofitably.
then guided by any certain Rule from him, who is the lawmaker of his Church. This makes this sacrament to be used so ignorantly, so superstitiously, so unprofitably.
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Secondly, this may teach vs all, or at least put vs all in minde what vse to make of our Baptisme. 1. To euery one of vs so often as we thinke vpon our baptisme, it ought to be a spurre to holinesse.
Secondly, this may teach us all, or At least put us all in mind what use to make of our Baptism. 1. To every one of us so often as we think upon our Baptism, it ought to be a spur to holiness.
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A seruant to a great man, when he looketh vpon his liuery, cannot for shame if he haue any common honesty, be an enemy to him, of whom he hath receiued it;
A servant to a great man, when he looks upon his livery, cannot for shame if he have any Common honesty, be an enemy to him, of whom he hath received it;
the very thought thereof should restraine vs from doing the busines of Sathan, and worke vs by all meanes to the willing obeying of the Lord, to the studying, learning, and preaching of his will.
the very Thought thereof should restrain us from doing the business of Sathan, and work us by all means to the willing obeying of the Lord, to the studying, learning, and preaching of his will.
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How excellent were it, if in doing of many things, which we rush vpon without any scruple, we would say to our selues, Is this according to promise, is this agreeing to the vow of Baptisme? 2. To those that thus make vse, baptisme as a motiue to Obedience, it is a store-house of much comfort.
How excellent were it, if in doing of many things, which we rush upon without any scruple, we would say to our selves, Is this according to promise, is this agreeing to the Voelli of Baptism? 2. To those that thus make use, Baptism as a motive to obedience, it is a storehouse of much Comfort.
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