But now, this Lecture being well begun, (and I pray God it may so long continue) and my selfe being called to beare a part therein, I thought with my selfe, I could not chuse a more fit text, wherwith, to set on with this worke, it being so direct to procure honor to this preaching businesse, which the gentlemen of these parts (for their own good and the Townes) haue seemed so desirous of,
But now, this Lecture being well begun, (and I pray God it may so long continue) and my self being called to bear a part therein, I Thought with my self, I could not choose a more fit text, wherewith, to Set on with this work, it being so Direct to procure honour to this preaching business, which the gentlemen of these parts (for their own good and the Towns) have seemed so desirous of,
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I cannot be profitable to you in discoursing vpon these words, vnlesse I make you to know what that is which is here termed Prophecying, and what not to despise Prophecying. In the strictest taking of the word, to Prophecie, is to foretell some future thing,
I cannot be profitable to you in discoursing upon these words, unless I make you to know what that is which is Here termed Prophesying, and what not to despise Prophesying. In the Strictest taking of the word, to Prophecy, is to foretell Some future thing,
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But now in the new Testament we finde this Prophecying, not so much to signifie a reuealing before hand, by diuine inspirement, what touching States and Common-wealths,
But now in the new Testament we find this Prophesying, not so much to signify a revealing before hand, by divine inspirement, what touching States and Commonwealths,
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Wouldest thou that the spirit of God, namely, the sauing graces thereof, might bee conueied into thee and preserued in thee? loe, God hath giuen gifts vnto men,
Wouldst thou that the Spirit of God, namely, the Saving graces thereof, might be conveyed into thee and preserved in thee? lo, God hath given Gifts unto men,
This is the effect of Pauls counsell here, which now that wee haue found out, to the end it may bee more vsefull, I am now a little further to enlarge.
This is the Effect of Paul's counsel Here, which now that we have found out, to the end it may be more useful, I am now a little further to enlarge.
My proofe of this doctrine shall be made good by the declaring of two things. 1. That it is the expresse will and ordinance of God, that there should be in his Church a certaine calling of men, set apart to this worke and seruice, of making the holy Scriptures vsefull to the people by the act of preaching. 2. That this act of preaching is so ordained by God, that wee haue no assurance in the world to attaine saluation but by it.
My proof of this Doctrine shall be made good by the declaring of two things. 1. That it is the express will and Ordinance of God, that there should be in his Church a certain calling of men, Set apart to this work and service, of making the holy Scriptures useful to the people by the act of preaching. 2. That this act of preaching is so ordained by God, that we have no assurance in the world to attain salvation but by it.
For if preaching be Gods ordinance, shall it not be honoured? and if we haue without it no hope of being saued, shall it not deserue esteeme? If then I shall be able to double these two two poynts, I shall hope to procure an easie passage for the maine doctrine into the heart and soule of euery one that heares me.
For if preaching be God's Ordinance, shall it not be honoured? and if we have without it no hope of being saved, shall it not deserve esteem? If then I shall be able to double these two two points, I shall hope to procure an easy passage for the main Doctrine into the heart and soul of every one that hears me.
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My first taske must be this, to make it to appeare, that God neuer purposed to leaue his holy word to be no more but read, either priuatly in mens houses, or publikely in our Churches;
My First task must be this, to make it to appear, that God never purposed to leave his holy word to be no more but read, either privately in men's houses, or publicly in our Churches;
but appointed there should be men ordained, to expound the same by voyce, and applie it to the occasions and necessities of the people for their edifying.
but appointed there should be men ordained, to expound the same by voice, and apply it to the occasions and necessities of the people for their edifying.
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Now that there hath been from the beginning a Calling of men to deale betwixt God and man in the things of God, the course of the holy storie makes it plaine.
Now that there hath been from the beginning a Calling of men to deal betwixt God and man in the things of God, the course of the holy story makes it plain.
In the daies before the flood (besides that the first borne of euery familie was an officer of this kinde) we reade particularly of Enoch and of Noah; the one a Prophet by the testimonie of S. Iude , the other a Preacher of righteousnes by the witnes of S. Peter .
In the days before the flood (beside that the First born of every family was an officer of this kind) we read particularly of Enoch and of Noah; the one a Prophet by the testimony of S. Iude, the other a Preacher of righteousness by the witness of S. Peter.
In the following times, notwithstanding the smalnes of Gods Church for diuers yeeres, yet that which is said of Melchizedech, that he was a Priest of the most high God , is an argument, of some such ranke and condition of men as I now speake of.
In the following times, notwithstanding the smallness of God's Church for diverse Years, yet that which is said of Melchizedek, that he was a Priest of the most high God, is an argument, of Some such rank and condition of men as I now speak of.
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Then the Tribe of Leui was deputed to a speciall attendance vpon this function , and from thence there was a continuall succession of men sitting in Moses chaire vntill our Sauiours time.
Then the Tribe of Levi was deputed to a special attendance upon this function, and from thence there was a continual succession of men sitting in Moses chair until our Saviour's time.
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so they appoynted such as themselues (in regard of the substance of their office) and gaue order (for the perpetuating of this course) to make choyce of faithfull men still to be employed in this seruice :
so they appointed such as themselves (in regard of the substance of their office) and gave order (for the perpetuating of this course) to make choice of faithful men still to be employed in this service:
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and Paul saith expresly that Christ ascended on high to giue gifts vnto men, euen that there might be such for the gathering together of the Saints to the end of the world .
and Paul Says expressly that christ ascended on high to give Gifts unto men, even that there might be such for the gathering together of the Saints to the end of the world.
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so the speciall intendment was to teach. See for proofe in the old Testament, Deut. 33.10. 2. Chro. 15.3. and in the new, Mat. 28.19. 2. Tim. 2.2.
so the special intendment was to teach. See for proof in the old Testament, Deuteronomy 33.10. 2. Chro 15.3. and in the new, Mathew 28.19. 2. Tim. 2.2.
Now in teaching it is manifest, that there is a further matter then the publishing to the people, by reading from out of the booke, the words and tenour of the Scripture.
Now in teaching it is manifest, that there is a further matter then the publishing to the people, by reading from out of the book, the words and tenor of the Scripture.
and shew him how he may practise that which is the purpose of it? Doth a man of occupation teach his apprentise his trade, by propounding certaine generall precepts,
and show him how he may practise that which is the purpose of it? Does a man of occupation teach his apprentice his trade, by propounding certain general Precepts,
if hee doe not discouer to him that which wee terme the Mysterie of his profession in particulars? Thus farre we are come in the proofe of this first branch.
if he do not discover to him that which we term the Mystery of his profession in particulars? Thus Far we Are come in the proof of this First branch.
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Agreeing hereto is ye wholesome order of our English Church, in which no man is admitted Presbyter, but he is first exhorted by the Bishop, to consider that his office is of great excellencie,
Agreeing hereto is the wholesome order of our English Church, in which no man is admitted Presbyter, but he is First exhorted by the Bishop, to Consider that his office is of great excellency,
but he who may boldly say to the people, If there be any of you which cannot quiet his conscience, but requireth further counsell or comfort, let him come to me,
but he who may boldly say to the people, If there be any of you which cannot quiet his conscience, but requires further counsel or Comfort, let him come to me,
Our learned men doe in their writings deride that of the Popish Decretals, which require little more of a Priest then to fetch out according to the rule of his Rubricke, the appointed seruice for the day.
Our learned men do in their writings deride that of the Popish Decretals, which require little more of a Priest then to fetch out according to the Rule of his Rubric, the appointed service for the day.
I must yet adioyne one thing more before I quit this branch, namely, that this is also Gods ordinance, that of this sort there should bee some in euery Towne,
I must yet adjoin one thing more before I quit this branch, namely, that this is also God's Ordinance, that of this sort there should be Some in every Town,
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The ordinance for euery towne may bee probably collected out of the ancient scattering of the tribe of Leui through all the land, out of that which is said, that they ( viz. the Leuits) taught all Israel ;
The Ordinance for every town may be probably collected out of the ancient scattering of the tribe of Levi through all the land, out of that which is said, that they (viz. the Leuits) taught all Israel;
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and by that which is reported, that when Christ was teaching, there sate by, Doctors of the Law, which were come out of euery towne of Galile and Iudea, &c. : More directly by that, that Moses was preached in euery citie ;
and by that which is reported, that when christ was teaching, there sat by, Doctors of the Law, which were come out of every town of Galilee and Iudea, etc.: More directly by that, that Moses was preached in every City;
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what better season, then when the people rest from all other seruices, and meet together in one place for holy duties? This course was held in the daies next following the Apostles.
what better season, then when the people rest from all other services, and meet together in one place for holy duties? This course was held in the days next following the Apostles.
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It was a decree of the Councell of Mentz, vnder Charles the great, that there should be a course taken, that there should not bee one wanting, who should vpon the Lords daies preach the word of God, to the vnderstanding of the people:
It was a Decree of the Council of Mainz, under Charles the great, that there should be a course taken, that there should not be one wanting, who should upon the lords days preach the word of God, to the understanding of the people:
With this consents that opinion of Reuerend Bishop Babington, of respectiue memorie, namely, that a Minister can no more enter the Church vpon a Sabbath day without preaching,
With this consents that opinion of Reverend Bishop Babington, of respective memory, namely, that a Minister can no more enter the Church upon a Sabbath day without preaching,
and not be guiltie of a damnable sinne, then Aaron could goe into the congregation without death, in case, that at his entrance in he did not sound his bels.
and not be guilty of a damnable sin, then Aaron could go into the congregation without death, in case, that At his Entrance in he did not found his Bells.
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Vpon this ground the Canons of our Church haue ordained that euery beneficed man (allowed a Preacher) shall preach one Sermon euery Sunday in the yeere:
Upon this ground the Canonas of our Church have ordained that every beneficed man (allowed a Preacher) shall preach one Sermon every Sunday in the year:
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and againe, that euery Incumbent shall euery Sunday before Euening Prayer examine and instruct the youth and ignorant persons of the parish in the tenne Commandements, the Articles of the beleefe, and the Lords Prayer.
and again, that every Incumbent shall every Sunday before Evening Prayer examine and instruct the youth and ignorant Persons of the parish in the tenne commandments, the Articles of the belief, and the lords Prayer.
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The Lord hauing Saints to gather and to translate out of the kingdome of darknesse, hath appointed and gifted Pastors and Teachers to that end : so much is apparant.
The Lord having Saints to gather and to translate out of the Kingdom of darkness, hath appointed and gifted Pastors and Teachers to that end: so much is apparent.
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And whereas the promise of saluation is limited only to so many as God shall call , (whereupon they which shall be saued are termed a called companie ,) faine would I know whereto calling hath reference but to a voyce? What voyce shall wee thinke it to be,
And whereas the promise of salvation is limited only to so many as God shall call, (whereupon they which shall be saved Are termed a called company,) feign would I know whereto calling hath Referente but to a voice? What voice shall we think it to be,
so what warrant hath any man to thinke hee is called, but by that meanes which God ordained to call the Gentiles? and what meanes finde we that to be, other then this? Goe teach , Preach the Gospell to euery creature .
so what warrant hath any man to think he is called, but by that means which God ordained to call the Gentiles? and what means find we that to be, other then this? Go teach, Preach the Gospel to every creature.
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but by the ministrie? What moued our Sauiour to pitie the multitude being without a shepheard, ( a laborer in the Lords haruest ) was it not because they were in apparant hazard of saluation, being so destitute? Why is the land of Zebulim and Nepthalim said to sit in Darknes, and in the Region of the shadow of death, vntill the light of preaching shone among them ,
but by the Ministry? What moved our Saviour to pity the multitude being without a shepherd, (a laborer in the lords harvest) was it not Because they were in apparent hazard of salvation, being so destitute? Why is the land of Zebulim and Nepthalim said to fit in Darkness, and in the Region of the shadow of death, until the Light of preaching shone among them,
I take not on me to preiudice the power or mercie of God, I will not for a world say in a pulpit, that there are none in heauen, which neuer heard a Sermon;
I take not on me to prejudice the power or mercy of God, I will not for a world say in a pulpit, that there Are none in heaven, which never herd a Sermon;
Because the Israelites were fed with Mannah, may I lie vnder a hedge in the Sunne looking till Mannah drop into my mouth? or because Corne once grew without sowing, goe fell away my Plough:
Because the Israelites were fed with Manna, may I lie under a hedge in the Sun looking till Manna drop into my Mouth? or Because Corn once grew without sowing, go fell away my Plough:
and like Salomons sluggard , sheathe vp my hands into my bosome, and renounce husbandrie: or because of that of the Prophets widow, discharging debt by a pitcher of oyle;
and like Solomon's sluggard, sheathe up my hands into my bosom, and renounce Husbandry: or Because of that of the prophets widow, discharging debt by a pitcher of oil;
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that because wee doe not say they are all damned which haue no preaching, therefore Preaching is not the ordained meanes to seeke saluation by, I say these conclusions are better,
that Because we do not say they Are all damned which have no preaching, Therefore Preaching is not the ordained means to seek salvation by, I say these conclusions Are better,
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because wee haue euidence of some, sustained in outward things by such vnusuall meanes, but there is no certaintie of any particular mans saluation without ministeriall Teaching.
Because we have evidence of Some, sustained in outward things by such unusual means, but there is no certainty of any particular men salvation without ministerial Teaching.
As therefore notwithstanding Gods dealing with the Israelites, with Hezechiah, with the widow, I may boldly say, that he who trusts to be fed from heauen, shall be sterued;
As Therefore notwithstanding God's dealing with the Israelites, with Hezekiah, with the widow, I may boldly say, that he who trusts to be fed from heaven, shall be starved;
Gods extraordinarie working is no impeachment at all to the truth of an ordinarie Rule. There be some which haue gotten that by the end, which Augustine reports touching himselfe,
God's extraordinary working is no impeachment At all to the truth of an ordinary Rule. There be Some which have got that by the end, which Augustine reports touching himself,
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If wee would know whereby in deede he was conuerted, let himselfe be heard, whose report this is, That being a Rhetorician, he came to the citie wherein Ambrose was Bishop, desiring there to professe Rhetoricke:
If we would know whereby in deed he was converted, let himself be herd, whose report this is, That being a Rhetorician, he Come to the City wherein Ambrose was Bishop, desiring there to profess Rhetoric:
while hee was there hee would needs goe heare Ambrose preach, Not as a Teacher of the Truth, (so are his own words) for hee thought there was no such to bee found among the professors of the Christian faith) but because hee had vnto him shewed kindnesse.
while he was there he would needs go hear Ambrose preach, Not as a Teacher of the Truth, (so Are his own words) for he Thought there was no such to be found among the professors of the Christian faith) but Because he had unto him showed kindness.
and so he goeth on to shew how by hearing him, whom (as hee reports other-where) he heard preaching euery Lords day, he was brought by little and little ere he was aware, neerer and neerer to the embracing of the truth.
and so he Goes on to show how by hearing him, whom (as he reports otherwhere) he herd preaching every lords day, he was brought by little and little ere he was aware, nearer and nearer to the embracing of the truth.
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and so indeed whensoeuer any man is brought to haue sauing grace & true faith otherwise then by preaching, it is a course out of course, such wherein God will shew his power and mercie,
and so indeed whensoever any man is brought to have Saving grace & true faith otherwise then by preaching, it is a course out of course, such wherein God will show his power and mercy,
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but when all is done, and spoken that can be, to this wee must come at last, that the maine worke (ordinarily) either by preaching it is wrought, or not at all.
but when all is done, and spoken that can be, to this we must come At last, that the main work (ordinarily) either by preaching it is wrought, or not At all.
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and profitable for those who haue no other helpes, and the like? Why? what make we of Gods ordinances? doe we account them only matters of conueniencie,
and profitable for those who have no other helps, and the like? Why? what make we of God's ordinances? do we account them only matters of conveniency,
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yet S. Paul linkes these together vpon one string, Saluation, Prayer, Beleeuing, Hearing, Preaching, Sending . Men cannot be saued without praying to him that can saue:
yet S. Paul links these together upon one string, Salvation, Prayer, Believing, Hearing, Preaching, Sending. Men cannot be saved without praying to him that can save:
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they cannot beleeue on him without Preaching; they cannot preach without Sending: and whom did God euer send, who was not able to diuide the word for the peoples edifying?
they cannot believe on him without Preaching; they cannot preach without Sending: and whom did God ever send, who was not able to divide the word for the peoples edifying?
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we will grant the beginning, (no saluation without prayer, no praying without faith) but we will distinguish vpon the latter, (no beleeuing but by waiting on a Preacher which is sent).
we will grant the beginning, (no salvation without prayer, no praying without faith) but we will distinguish upon the latter, (no believing but by waiting on a Preacher which is sent).
These two things being true, shall not the maine doctrine be true, that the preaching of the word by men deputed of God to that seruice, doth deserue esteeme? Indeed as the whole worship of God deserues honor,
These two things being true, shall not the main Doctrine be true, that the preaching of the word by men deputed of God to that service, does deserve esteem? Indeed as the Whole worship of God deserves honour,
It is more noble then gouerning and the administration of discipline, because (as saith the Reuerend Bilson ) God gathereth his Church by the mouthes of Preachers, not by the summons of Consistories:
It is more noble then governing and the administration of discipline, Because (as Says the Reverend Bilson) God gathereth his Church by the mouths of Preachers, not by the summons of Consistories:
for what but preaching shall direct to pray? and whether in reason shall be thought more excellent, our speaking to God, (which is prayer) or Gods speaking to vs (which is preaching?) and looke 1. Cor. 14. and see whether Paul doth not preferre prophecying before all other spirituall gifts,
for what but preaching shall Direct to pray? and whither in reason shall be Thought more excellent, our speaking to God, (which is prayer) or God's speaking to us (which is preaching?) and look 1. Cor. 14. and see whither Paul does not prefer prophesying before all other spiritual Gifts,
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It is worthily reiected as a popish barbarisme by learned Morton, that opinion, that the duties of the Sabbath serue not so much to edifie the people, as to serue the Lord:
It is worthily rejected as a popish barbarism by learned Mortonum, that opinion, that the duties of the Sabbath serve not so much to edify the people, as to serve the Lord:
which the Papists maintaine for the vpholding of that absurd proposition, that the hearing of a Masse is to bee preferred before the hearing of the word.
which the Papists maintain for the upholding of that absurd proposition, that the hearing of a Mass is to be preferred before the hearing of the word.
in as much as (according to the old saying) familiaritie breedes contempt; and excellent things when they once become ordinarie, are the lesse regarded.
in as much as (according to the old saying) familiarity breeds contempt; and excellent things when they once become ordinary, Are the less regarded.
It is not so in this case, when the people are once brought to vnderstand the necessitie of preaching, (the necessitie, I say, both for saluation and for the worship of God, in as much as without it saluation is in hazard,
It is not so in this case, when the people Are once brought to understand the necessity of preaching, (the necessity, I say, both for salvation and for the worship of God, in as much as without it salvation is in hazard,
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Looke into experience, and see whether the seldomnesse of this seruice doth not cōfirme the people in their opinion, of the no great necessitie of it;
Look into experience, and see whither the seldomness of this service does not confirm the people in their opinion, of the no great necessity of it;
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but yet remisse in preaching, shall not his slacknes cause the people to conclude, yt preaching is not so simply necessarie as it is thought? will they not say, Our Minister is learned and of iudgement,
but yet remiss in preaching, shall not his slackness cause the people to conclude, that preaching is not so simply necessary as it is Thought? will they not say, Our Minister is learned and of judgement,
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and knowes what is what; surely if preaching were so vsefull, hee would be more frequent in it then hee is? And what hath bred those preiudiciall paradoxes to preaching,
and knows what is what; surely if preaching were so useful, he would be more frequent in it then he is? And what hath bred those prejudicial paradoxes to preaching,
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as that reading is preaching, &c. but the indisposition of men of gifts to be diligent in preaching? The vnwillingnes & backwardnes of men to spend themselues this way, hath caused (for the hiding of their shame) a straining of wits,
as that reading is preaching, etc. but the indisposition of men of Gifts to be diligent in preaching? The unwillingness & backwardness of men to spend themselves this weigh, hath caused (for the hiding of their shame) a straining of wits,
Therfore we must yeeld that, that which old Latimer (a man who sacrificed his life in Gods cause) once blamed vnder the witty terme of strawbery-preaching, is a speciall meanes to lay the honour of preaching in the dust.
Therefore we must yield that, that which old Latimer (a man who sacrificed his life in God's cause) once blamed under the witty term of strawbery-preaching, is a special means to lay the honour of preaching in the dust.
as when men striue to haue euery word in print, and to stand in equipage; one neither higher nor lower, neither further foorth, nor more bacward then another;
as when men strive to have every word in print, and to stand in equipage; one neither higher nor lower, neither further forth, nor more backward then Another;
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happely it may for the present draw some such superficiall respect to a Preacher, as that which is counted euen by the heathen a vanitie in Demosthenes: he said it pleased him secretly when as hee went in the streetes, hee should heare the womē that carried water, say, There goeth eloquent Demosthenes. Thus a man may be rewarded with some such breath for this windy kind of preaching:
happily it may for the present draw Some such superficial respect to a Preacher, as that which is counted even by the heathen a vanity in Demosthenes: he said it pleased him secretly when as he went in the streets, he should hear the women that carried water, say, There Goes eloquent Demosthenes. Thus a man may be rewarded with Some such breath for this windy kind of preaching:
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but their vnderstanding it, so as that they may feele the sweetnes of it, and receiue comfort by it? That therefore which hindreth vnderstanding must needs expose this course to a kinde of disgrace:
but their understanding it, so as that they may feel the sweetness of it, and receive Comfort by it? That Therefore which hindereth understanding must needs expose this course to a kind of disgrace:
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what contentment shal a man take in it, when he conceiues but little what it meanes? It comes in our ordinarie congregatiōs, to as little purpose (such a kind of teaching) as that which is said in the Prouerb, Where one doth milke a goate, another holds vnder a sieue.
what contentment shall a man take in it, when he conceives but little what it means? It comes in our ordinary congregations, to as little purpose (such a kind of teaching) as that which is said in the Proverb, Where one does milk a goat, Another holds under a sieve.
A text well opened, handsomely diuided, instructions familiarly raised, substantially proued by the Scripture, powerfully pressed vpon the hid man of the heart, faithfully applied to the soule & conscience of the hearer.
A text well opened, handsomely divided, instructions familiarly raised, substantially proved by the Scripture, powerfully pressed upon the hid man of the heart, faithfully applied to the soul & conscience of the hearer.
I haue heard of a thing that fell out once at the Councell of Nice, where a Christian of no great learning in esteeme, conuerted a learned man, whom all the learned Bishops with all their skill and eloquence could not perswade:
I have herd of a thing that fell out once At the Council of Nicaenae, where a Christian of no great learning in esteem, converted a learned man, whom all the learned Bishops with all their skill and eloquence could not persuade:
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Thus that plaine kinde of teaching, in which the euidence of the spirit is to be seene, works that which the more curious and refined eloquence could not doe.
Thus that plain kind of teaching, in which the evidence of the Spirit is to be seen, works that which the more curious and refined eloquence could not do.
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and testifie for it selfe, that there was afore-hand care to deale substantially, and to approue our selues to euery hearers conscience in the sight of God.
and testify for it self, that there was aforehand care to deal substantially, and to approve our selves to every hearers conscience in the sighed of God.
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what can more dishonour preaching? will it not cause it to be reputed a meere toy? A man shall be seene to perswade to that, which himselfe ordinarilie neglects;
what can more dishonour preaching? will it not cause it to be reputed a mere toy? A man shall be seen to persuade to that, which himself ordinarily neglects;
This may be done (that I may not say all which might bee said, but may insist only vpon the chiefest) by two things especially. 1. By a constant and an vnwearied dependance vpon preaching, seeking by all meanes possible to enioy it.
This may be done (that I may not say all which might be said, but may insist only upon the chiefest) by two things especially. 1. By a constant and an unwearied dependence upon preaching, seeking by all means possible to enjoy it.
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when our feet shall euen weare out the threshold of that house, where it is faithfully dispensed? and when we shall seeke knowledge at the lips of the Priests with such earnestnes,
when our feet shall even wear out the threshold of that house, where it is faithfully dispensed? and when we shall seek knowledge At the lips of the Priests with such earnestness,
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as if wee were guided by that spirit which was in those primitiue Conuerts, that cried out to Peter and the rest, Men and brethren what shall we doe ? It will appeare that wee esteeme Gods ordinance,
as if we were guided by that Spirit which was in those primitive Converts, that cried out to Peter and the rest, Men and brothers what shall we do? It will appear that we esteem God's Ordinance,
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they would thinke it to be none of the smallest portions of their happinesse? But when it comes to the poynt of seeking out and of trauelling to the Prophet with the Shunamite ;
they would think it to be none of the Smallest portions of their happiness? But when it comes to the point of seeking out and of travelling to the Prophet with the Shunamite;
or else of cutting off some of their superfluities, and of stinting themselues in other things, that they may draw to them some able Minister of the new Testament;
or Else of cutting off Some of their superfluities, and of stinting themselves in other things, that they may draw to them Some able Minister of the new Testament;
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Did these say, If this good man would come to vs, how glad should we be? but they went out to him, they left their blind guides and followed this Seer where he was, I demaund;
Did these say, If this good man would come to us, how glad should we be? but they went out to him, they left their blind guides and followed this Seer where he was, I demand;
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Is not this written for our learning? Can we say, it was not well that they did? were they not worthie of praise for so doing? Then say I with the Apostle, Whatsoeuer things are honest and of good report, those things doe .
Is not this written for our learning? Can we say, it was not well that they did? were they not worthy of praise for so doing? Then say I with the Apostle, Whatsoever things Are honest and of good report, those things do.
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And if this satisfie not, and you suspect my iudgement, I pray looke into the booke you haue in your parishes, the Workes of Bishop Iewell, in his Sermons vpon this chapter,
And if this satisfy not, and you suspect my judgement, I pray look into the book you have in your Parishes, the Works of Bishop Jewel, in his Sermons upon this chapter,
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and delight in sleeping, they all looke to their owne way, and their owne aduantage, and euery one for his owne purpose Christ calleth them Theeues and Robbers.
and delight in sleeping, they all look to their own Way, and their own advantage, and every one for his own purpose christ calls them Thieves and Robbers.
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If not, God giue the people grace to know them, and to shunne them, and to flie from them. (So farre he:) Which words if they doe not teach, not to be satisfied without preaching,
If not, God give the people grace to know them, and to shun them, and to fly from them. (So Far he:) Which words if they do not teach, not to be satisfied without preaching,
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or say as Micah the Ephramite, when he had got a Leuite into his house, Now I know that the Lord will doe me good, seeing I haue a Leuit to my Priest ;
or say as micah the Ephraimite, when he had god a Levite into his house, Now I know that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levit to my Priest;
then the greatest hearers? when you walke not according to the rules you are taught, you make preaching and professing to be reputed the nurserie of vngodlinesse,
then the greatest hearers? when you walk not according to the rules you Are taught, you make preaching and professing to be reputed the nursery of ungodliness,
make it to appeare by your zealous execution of Iustice, when you sit here vpon the businesse of the Countrey, by your suppressing of grosse disorders,
make it to appear by your zealous execution of justice, when you fit Here upon the business of the Country, by your suppressing of gross disorders,
and by the abatement of your excesses, vaine pleasures, Epicurismes, swearings, and such like, that you haue not drawne preaching hither for a forme, or out of a glorie;
and by the abatement of your Excesses, vain pleasures, Epicurismes, swearings, and such like, that you have not drawn preaching hither for a Form, or out of a glory;
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and yet how doe they liue rather as Atheists, and enemies to Religion, then as godly Christians? And you of the towne, who seeme to bee glad of this erected course, resolue with your selues that you will set on with a generall reformation.
and yet how do they live rather as Atheists, and enemies to Religion, then as godly Christians? And you of the town, who seem to be glad of this erected course, resolve with your selves that you will Set on with a general Reformation.
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Let vs see some fruit by our labours with you: giue no cause to haue it thought, you reioyce in this for outward respects; as to encrease, your Market;
Let us see Some fruit by our labours with you: give no cause to have it Thought, you rejoice in this for outward respects; as to increase, your Market;
but as other adioyning townes shall be beholding to you, for borrowing from your Church the light of Doctrine; so let them receiue from you the light of good example.
but as other adjoining Towns shall be beholding to you, for borrowing from your Church the Light of Doctrine; so let them receive from you the Light of good Exampl.
when we shall behold your good conuersation in Christ, that wee all both Preachers and hearers may reioyce together at the last day, that we haue not runne in vaine.
when we shall behold your good Conversation in christ, that we all both Preachers and hearers may rejoice together At the last day, that we have not run in vain.
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If you faile in this, it is not your comming to heare vs, your commending vs, your respectiue saluting vs, your prouiding to entertaine vs, that can honour our ministerie:
If you fail in this, it is not your coming to hear us, your commending us, your respective saluting us, your providing to entertain us, that can honour our Ministry:
