The preachers president, or, The master and scholler in a sermon preached at a synode holden by the Right Reuerend Father in God, Iohn, Lord Bishop of Chester, at Wigan in Lancashire, the 21 of Aprill, 1625 / by Iames Hyatt B. of D. and preachers of Gods Word at Liuer-poole.
THe latter wordes of this Text may fitly bee called The Preachers president, for they contayne in them the exact description of such a man as is fit to teach Gods Will to the World,
THe latter words of this Text may fitly be called The Preachers president, for they contain in them the exact description of such a man as is fit to teach God's Will to the World,
and because they foresee that their owne persons are no fit instruments for such a purpose (hauing before discouered themselues and their malice against his Person and Doctrine) therefore they send their Disciples with the Herodians to him;
and Because they foresee that their own Persons Are no fit Instruments for such a purpose (having before discovered themselves and their malice against his Person and Doctrine) Therefore they send their Disciples with the Herodians to him;
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Tell vs therefore, what thinkest thou, is it lawfull to giue tribute to Caesar, or not? which speech of theirs, diuideth it selfe into a salutation and a question; I haue now chosen the first of them onely to speake of.
Tell us Therefore, what Thinkest thou, is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? which speech of theirs, Divideth it self into a salutation and a question; I have now chosen the First of them only to speak of.
call him Master, and tell him, that they know him to be thus and thus qualified (as indeed it becommeth euery Master of Gods people to be) but vnder this maske of faire wordes, they seeke to shroud the wicked purpose of their hearts from his obseruation;
call him Master, and tell him, that they know him to be thus and thus qualified (as indeed it becomes every Master of God's people to be) but under this mask of fair words, they seek to shroud the wicked purpose of their hearts from his observation;
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it is vsuall with them to hide the deadly hooke of their wicked purposes vnder the sugered bait of faire wordes, and to come like Ioab with art thou in health, my brother? or Iudas - like, with all haile Master in their mouthes, when there is nothing but treason and villainie in their hearts.
it is usual with them to hide the deadly hook of their wicked Purposes under the sugared bait of fair words, and to come like Ioab with art thou in health, my brother? or Iudas - like, with all hail Master in their mouths, when there is nothing but treason and villainy in their hearts.
But I cannot stay vpon this point, my purpose is to insist onely vpon the matter of their salutation, which is the ascribing of three particular qualities to Christ, which indeed were most eminently in himselfe,
But I cannot stay upon this point, my purpose is to insist only upon the matter of their salutation, which is the ascribing of three particular qualities to christ, which indeed were most eminently in himself,
The first is, that hee was true, the second, a teacher of the truth to others, the third, no respecter of mens persons, the first seemeth to haue reference to his person, the second to his ministerie, the third to both;
The First is, that he was true, the second, a teacher of the truth to Others, the third, no respecter of men's Persons, the First seems to have Referente to his person, the second to his Ministry, the third to both;
and also diligently & faithfully to teach it others, not suffering it to receiue any detriment, either in thy life or doctrine, through partialitie, or respect of mens persons.
and also diligently & faithfully to teach it Others, not suffering it to receive any detriment, either in thy life or Doctrine, through partiality, or respect of men's Persons.
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Which two things indeed are necessarily required, if not to the being, yet to the perfecting of our ministeriall function, they were represented by the Vrim and Thummim in Aarons brest plate,
Which two things indeed Are necessarily required, if not to the being, yet to the perfecting of our ministerial function, they were represented by the Urim and Thummim in Aaron's breast plate,
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& the golden bells and Pomegranets about the skirts of his Garment; whereby God signified that he would haue light of doctrine ioyned with integritie of life;
& the golden Bells' and Pomegranates about the skirts of his Garment; whereby God signified that he would have Light of Doctrine joined with integrity of life;
and the sweet sound of sauing words, to bee accompanied with the sauorie fruits of good workes, in all them that should draw neere vnto him in the seruice of his Altar.
and the sweet found of Saving words, to be accompanied with the savoury fruits of good works, in all them that should draw near unto him in the service of his Altar.
So likewise Christ couples them together in the New Testament, whosoeuer shall doe and teach the Commandements (saith he) the same shall bee called great in the Kingdome of Heauen.
So likewise christ couples them together in the New Testament, whosoever shall do and teach the commandments (Says he) the same shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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And the Apostle exhorts the Elders of Ephesus that they should take heede to themselues and to the flocke ouer which the holy Ghost had made them ouerseers:
And the Apostle exhorts the Elders of Ephesus that they should take heed to themselves and to the flock over which the holy Ghost had made them Overseers:
to the flock by feeding them with the foode of wholsome doctrine, and to themselues by liuing in their owne persons, according to that which they taught to others.
to the flock by feeding them with the food of wholesome Doctrine, and to themselves by living in their own Persons, according to that which they taught to Others.
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So that these two being necessarily required in euery faithfull Minister, and ioyned together by the Holy Ghost, ought not by any meanes to be found seuered in any that take vpon them to be masters of Gods people;
So that these two being necessarily required in every faithful Minister, and joined together by the Holy Ghost, ought not by any means to be found severed in any that take upon them to be Masters of God's people;
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First it is necessarie that euery master ouer Gods people should know the truth, for as Christ when hee first came to visit in mercie, vpbraided Nicodemus with the want of this which he obserued to be in him;
First it is necessary that every master over God's people should know the truth, for as christ when he First Come to visit in mercy, upbraided Nicodemus with the want of this which he observed to be in him;
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art thou a master of Israel and knowest not these things? so much more when he shall come the second time to visit in Iudgment, he will questionlesse bee highly offended with those that haue taken vpon them to set themselues down in the Masters Chayre,
art thou a master of Israel and Knowest not these things? so much more when he shall come the second time to visit in Judgement, he will questionless be highly offended with those that have taken upon them to Set themselves down in the Masters Chair,
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& shall we thinke that Almighty God sends those to bee his messengers in the Ministerie of his Gospell to the World, that runne like Ahimaaz, without their errand? no, God him selfe hath foretold vs, that though such runne, yet hee hath not sent them;
& shall we think that Almighty God sends those to be his messengers in the Ministry of his Gospel to the World, that run like Ahimaaz, without their errand? no, God him self hath foretold us, that though such run, yet he hath not sent them;
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Secondly, it is necessarie too, that as euery Minister should haue the truth in himselfe, so hee should hold and maintaine it against those that oppose it; for so Saint Paul chargeth.
Secondly, it is necessary too, that as every Minister should have the truth in himself, so he should hold and maintain it against those that oppose it; for so Saint Paul charges.
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Titus, that hee should ordaine none, but those that should hold fast the faithfull word, being able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to conuince gaine-sayers.
Titus, that he should ordain none, but those that should hold fast the faithful word, being able by found Doctrine both to exhort and to convince gainsayers.
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being the shepheard of Gods sheepe, he must haue a two-fold voyce; one to gouerne and call in, and keep together his sheepe, which must be gentle, & familiar to them;
being the shepherd of God's sheep, he must have a twofold voice; one to govern and call in, and keep together his sheep, which must be gentle, & familiar to them;
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for vs to commend the straite way to others, that leads to heauen, if our selues runne before them in the broad way that leadeth to Hell for, Cum Pastor per abrupta graditur, ad praecipitium grex sequitur.
for us to commend the strait Way to Others, that leads to heaven, if our selves run before them in the broad Way that leads to Hell for, Cum Pastor per abrupta graditur, ad praecipitium grex sequitur.
for the most do more marke our liues then our Learning: so that he which liueth ill, though he preach well, by his life, puts a lye vpon the truth which he preacheth,
for the most do more mark our lives then our Learning: so that he which lives ill, though he preach well, by his life, puts a lie upon the truth which he Preacheth,
There is no one thing which makes our Ministery (which is in it selfe the most honourable calling amongst men) to be so contemptible and so basely counted of as it is in the World,
There is no one thing which makes our Ministry (which is in it self the most honourable calling among men) to be so contemptible and so basely counted of as it is in the World,
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for as Apollonius is said to haue girded a false Prophet of the Montanists, with his dic quaeso, Propheta ludit tesseris ac tabulis, Propheta foeneratur? &c. So, I would it might not bee said to some of ours,
for as Apollonius is said to have girded a false Prophet of the Montanists, with his Die quaeso, Propheta Ludit tesseris ac Tables, Propheta foeneratur? etc. So, I would it might not be said to Some of ours,
and further added to it, Propheta pugnat, inrat, inebriatur, scortatur, fallit, litigat, mundana cogitat, sapit, amat, agit? &c. Oh that these things were not talkt of in Gath, and published in the streets of Askalon. These are they that make our calling so contemptible in the World;
and further added to it, Propheta Pugnat, inrat, inebriatur, scortatur, Falls, litigat, mundana cogitat, sapit, amat, agit? etc. O that these things were not talked of in Gaza, and published in the streets of Ashkelon. These Are they that make our calling so contemptible in the World;
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The more shame therefore is it for such, and the greater shall bee their Iudgement, who by their disordered liues, bring this contempt vpon our calling,
The more shame Therefore is it for such, and the greater shall be their Judgement, who by their disordered lives, bring this contempt upon our calling,
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and make the filth of their owne vicious courses to be cast into the faces of vs all. Christ cals vs the Salt of the Earth: and Salt is good; Ministers are vsefull and necessary amongst men;
and make the filth of their own vicious courses to be cast into the faces of us all. christ calls us the Salt of the Earth: and Salt is good; Ministers Are useful and necessary among men;
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but if the Salt haue lost his sauour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? it is then neither fit for the land nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast in out.
but if the Salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? it is then neither fit for the land nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast in out.
but if they scape the hand of Iustice at our Synods and Visitations, I must yet say to them (as once a Reuerend Father is said to haue spoken to the Councell of Rhemes, when he saw there was no hope of reformation amongst them) fratres aliam vobis pronuntio Synodum.
but if they escape the hand of justice At our Synods and Visitations, I must yet say to them (as once a Reverend Father is said to have spoken to the Council of Rheims, when he saw there was no hope of Reformation among them) Brothers aliam vobis pronuntio Synodum.
for if then they shall haue nothing to plead for themselues, but, Master, haue we not in thy name prophesied? Christ hath told them before hand what they shall looke for at that day, I will say to them I know you not, depart from me yee that worke iniquity.
for if then they shall have nothing to plead for themselves, but, Master, have we not in thy name prophesied? christ hath told them before hand what they shall look for At that day, I will say to them I know you not, depart from me ye that work iniquity.
First, he that is called to be a Master, his worke must be to teach; and secondly, the subject of his Doctrine must be the way of God, and thirdly, the manner of his teaching it must be in truth.
First, he that is called to be a Master, his work must be to teach; and secondly, the Subject of his Doctrine must be the Way of God, and Thirdly, the manner of his teaching it must be in truth.
And himselfe saith, that one chiefe end why he came into the World was to preach to the poore. And it was the first part of the Apostles Commission which they had from him;
And himself Says, that one chief end why he Come into the World was to preach to the poor. And it was the First part of the Apostles Commission which they had from him;
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and wee reade that the Holy Ghost came downe vpon the Apostles in the likenesse of fiery tongues, quia quos miseris Deus & ardentes pariter & loquentes facit, whom God sends, he makes them not only to burne in themselues by the zeale of good Workes,
and we read that the Holy Ghost Come down upon the Apostles in the likeness of fiery tongues, quia quos miseris Deus & ardentes pariter & Loquentes facit, whom God sends, he makes them not only to burn in themselves by the zeal of good Works,
Morte dignus est Sacerdos, à quo vox praedicationis non auditur (saith one) That Priest is not worthy to liue, that doth not vse to preach the Word of God.
Morte Dignus est Sacerdos, à quo vox praedicationis non auditur (Says one) That Priest is not worthy to live, that does not use to preach the Word of God.
who, it may be, are outwardly blamelesse in their lines, but yet, silent in their Ministery: liuing in the Church like Lamps without light, or Bells without clappers, or as a Cryer in a Court without a voyce; for, innocens, abs { que } sermone, conuersatio (saith Saint Hierome ) quantum exemplo prodest, tantum silentio nocet: A dumbe Minister,
who, it may be, Are outwardly blameless in their lines, but yet, silent in their Ministry: living in the Church like Lamps without Light, or Bells' without clappers, or as a Crier in a Court without a voice; for, Innocent, abs { que } sermon, conversation (Says Faint Jerome) quantum exemplo profits, Tantum silentio nocet: A dumb Minister,
is in other places called the way of Wisedome, Knowledge, Truth, Peace, Life, Saluation, &c. it is here called the way of God, specially in three respects;
is in other places called the Way of Wisdom, Knowledge, Truth, Peace, Life, Salvation, etc. it is Here called the Way of God, specially in three respects;
euen so are my wayes higher then your wayes, and my thoughts then you thoughts. And the Apostle saith, that the wisdome of this World is foolishnesse with God.
even so Are my ways higher then your ways, and my thoughts then you thoughts. And the Apostle Says, that the Wisdom of this World is foolishness with God.
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And therefore we are to looke to it, that wee doe not only teach, but that the matter of our teaching bee the Word of God, and not the froth of our owne braines,
And Therefore we Are to look to it, that we do not only teach, but that the matter of our teaching be the Word of God, and not the froth of our own brains,
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1. Thirdly, as the matter of our Ministery is the way of God, so the manner of our deliuery of it must bee in truth. Studie to shew thy selfe approued of God, (saith Saint Paul to Timothy ) A Workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly diuiding the Word of Truth.
1. Thirdly, as the matter of our Ministry is the Way of God, so the manner of our delivery of it must be in truth. Study to show thy self approved of God, (Says Faint Paul to Timothy) A Workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
Now, that it may so be taught, we must teach it, only, wholy, plainly, and wisely. Only without addition, wholy without diminution, plainly without affectation, and wisely without indiscretion.
Now, that it may so be taught, we must teach it, only, wholly, plainly, and wisely. Only without addition, wholly without diminution, plainly without affectation, and wisely without indiscretion.
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And to make the man of God perfect, thorowly furnished vnto all good works. And therefore to adde to it (whether our owne inuentions, or other mens traditions,
And to make the man of God perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. And Therefore to add to it (whither our own Inventions, or other men's traditions,
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as of the same necessitie and authority, I say so to adde to it) is to alter and ouerthrow the perfection of it, making it to bee no longer Gods way but mans way.
as of the same necessity and Authority, I say so to add to it) is to altar and overthrow the perfection of it, making it to be no longer God's Way but men Way.
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or else not at all the way of God, as the Arke and Dagon would not stand together in one house, so Gods way and mans wit will not be moulded vp together into a body of one Religion, a ladder of such compound stuffe will certainly neuer hold together for a man to get to heauen by it.
or Else not At all the Way of God, as the Ark and Dagon would not stand together in one house, so God's Way and men wit will not be moulded up together into a body of one Religion, a ladder of such compound stuff will Certainly never hold together for a man to get to heaven by it.
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2. And secondly, as it must bee taught onely without addition, so wholly too, without diminution; for so runnes the Apostolicall commission, goe and teach all things, whatsoeuer I haue commanded you.
2. And secondly, as it must be taught only without addition, so wholly too, without diminution; for so runs the Apostolical commission, go and teach all things, whatsoever I have commanded you.
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and, be that speaketh in an vnknowne tongue, edifieth himselfe (saith the Apostle) but he that prophecieth, edifieth the Church. And therefore afterward, he professeth of himselfe, that in the Church he had rather speake fiue wordes so with his owne vnderstanding, that by his voyce he might teach others also,
and, be that speaks in an unknown tongue, Edifieth himself (Says the Apostle) but he that Prophesieth, Edifieth the Church. And Therefore afterwards, he Professes of himself, that in the Church he had rather speak fiue words so with his own understanding, that by his voice he might teach Others also,
and vsing such an affected sublimitie of phrase, and such a Romish English (as one fitly calls it) that plaine Englishmen can no more vnderstand what is spoken,
and using such an affected sublimity of phrase, and such a Romish English (as one fitly calls it) that plain Englishmen can no more understand what is spoken,
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for what is this, but to act the parts of the vnfaithfull Iesuites, and Priests of Rome and Rhemes? who doe purposely so wrap vp the light of Gods Word in a darke clowd of absolete and barbarous wordes, that all wise men see, they labour rather to procure admiration to themselues,
for what is this, but to act the parts of the unfaithful Iesuites, and Priests of Room and Rheims? who do purposely so wrap up the Light of God's Word in a dark cloud of absolete and barbarous words, that all wise men see, they labour rather to procure admiration to themselves,
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and what difference is there betwixt a parable and an affected kinde of eloquence, which transcends the capacitie of our Hearers? when Christ sent Paul to preach the Gospell to the Gentiles, he saith, he was commanded to preach it not with wisedome of wordes:
and what difference is there betwixt a parable and an affected kind of eloquence, which transcends the capacity of our Hearers? when christ sent Paul to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles, he Says, he was commanded to preach it not with Wisdom of words:
In the feare of God then, let not vs be ashamed to follow the example of so great an Apostle, that it may appeare to the world that we seeke not our selues,
In the Fear of God then, let not us be ashamed to follow the Exampl of so great an Apostle, that it may appear to the world that we seek not our selves,
and that in the testimonie of a good conscience, we may say with the same Apostle, we haue renounced the hidden things of dishonestie,2. Cor. 4.2. not walking in craftinesse, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth, commending our selues to euery mans conscience in the sight of God.
and that in the testimony of a good conscience, we may say with the same Apostle, we have renounced the hidden things of dishonestie,2. Cor. 4.2. not walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth, commending our selves to every men conscience in the sighed of God.
4. Fourthly, it must be taught wisely without indiscretion; a faithfull and wise seruant fit to be made Ruler ouer Gods houshold, doth not onely giue his fellow seruants meate,
4. Fourthly, it must be taught wisely without indiscretion; a faithful and wise servant fit to be made Ruler over God's household, does not only give his fellow Servants meat,
some are ignorant, and they must be instructed, some are erronious, and they must be confuted; some are disordered, and they must be admonished; some are weake, and they must be strengthened; some are distressed, and they must be comforted; some are tractible, and they must be allured; and some are obstinate, and they must be terrified; so that there is great prudence required in fitting the matter of our discourse, to their seuerall estates and necessities:
Some Are ignorant, and they must be instructed, Some Are erroneous, and they must be confuted; Some Are disordered, and they must be admonished; Some Are weak, and they must be strengthened; Some Are distressed, and they must be comforted; Some Are tractible, and they must be allured; and Some Are obstinate, and they must be terrified; so that there is great prudence required in fitting the matter of our discourse, to their several estates and necessities:
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And to this end, as our Auditories are mixt, so should our teaching be, we are to sing at once, both of Mercy and of Iudgement; to bring new and old together out of our treasurie;
And to this end, as our Auditors Are mixed, so should our teaching be, we Are to sing At once, both of Mercy and of Judgement; to bring new and old together out of our treasury;
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nor to harpe alwayes to them vpon one string. And as our matter must be good spirituall food in it selfe, and various; fitted to their seuerall conditions:
nor to harp always to them upon one string. And as our matter must be good spiritual food in it self, and various; fitted to their several conditions:
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wee are to seeke out delightfull words for our hearers, least they heare the profitable matter which we speak of to them, without any profit to themselues.
we Are to seek out delightful words for our hearers, lest they hear the profitable matter which we speak of to them, without any profit to themselves.
Diuinitie is a graue Matron, who, as she abhors garishnesse, so she loues comelinesse. And therefore they doe both alike offer her great indignitie, who either pranke her vp in the light and vaine-fashion of wanton words, or carelesly present her in a loose and ragged speech to the eares of their Auditors.
Divinity is a graven Matron, who, as she abhors garishness, so she loves comeliness. And Therefore they do both alike offer her great indignity, who either prank her up in the Light and vaine-fashion of wanton words, or carelessly present her in a lose and ragged speech to the ears of their Auditors.
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And therefore, that we may rightly diuide the word of truth, it concernes vs to be carefull that wee shew our selues as well skilfull as faithfull, in the teaching of it;
And Therefore, that we may rightly divide the word of truth, it concerns us to be careful that we show our selves as well skilful as faithful, in the teaching of it;
For they which will goe about to please men (saith Saint Paul ) are not the seruants of Christ when truth is to be taught, falshood to be confuted, vice to be discouered and condemned,
For they which will go about to please men (Says Faint Paul) Are not the Servants of christ when truth is to be taught, falsehood to be confuted, vice to be discovered and condemned,
and vertue to be countenanced, and encouraged, and that in the name, and by the word of God, what an high sinne were it for vs then, to deale partially with men,
and virtue to be countenanced, and encouraged, and that in the name, and by the word of God, what an high sin were it for us then, to deal partially with men,
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for loue or feare of their outward persons? we may not do it, and that we do it not, let vs call to mind how Eliah behaued himselfe against Ahab, in condemning his Idolatrous courses,
for love or Fear of their outward Persons? we may not do it, and that we do it not, let us call to mind how Elijah behaved himself against Ahab, in condemning his Idolatrous courses,
and Elishah against Iehoram, King of Israel, when he was in the companie of Iehoshaphat the King of Iudah, and Nathan against Dauid in telling him of his Adulterie with Vriahs wife, and Iohn Baptist against Herod in reprouing him for Herodias his brother Philips wife;
and Elishah against Jehoram, King of Israel, when he was in the company of Jehoshaphat the King of Iudah, and Nathan against David in telling him of his Adultery with Uriah's wife, and John Baptist against Herod in reproving him for Herodias his brother Philips wife;
Let vs therefore follow their examples, assuring our selues, that what God spake to the Prophet Ieremie, is in him spoken to euery one of vs. Gird vp thy loynes, and arise, and speake vnto them, all that I commaund thee, be not dismayed at their faces,
Let us Therefore follow their Examples, assuring our selves, that what God spoke to the Prophet Ieremie, is in him spoken to every one of us Gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them, all that I command thee, be not dismayed At their faces,
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First, our office is to teach, which infers, that your dutie is to learne; therefore it is not enough for you with patience to giue vs the hearing, but you ought carefully to heed, remember, and carrie away what you heare;
First, our office is to teach, which infers, that your duty is to Learn; Therefore it is not enough for you with patience to give us the hearing, but you ought carefully to heed, Remember, and carry away what you hear;
let the Elders which rule well (saith the Apostle) be counted worthy double honour, especially they which labour in the Word and Doctrine, which double honour hath beene euer vncontroleably acknowledged, the honour of reuerence and maintenance, such as befits our calling;
let the Elders which Rule well (Says the Apostle) be counted worthy double honour, especially they which labour in the Word and Doctrine, which double honour hath been ever vncontroleably acknowledged, the honour of Reverence and maintenance, such as befits our calling;
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wee beseech you Brethren to know them which labour among you, and are ouer you in the Lord, that you esteeme very highly of them in loue far their worke sake.
we beseech you Brothers to know them which labour among you, and Are over you in the Lord, that you esteem very highly of them in love Far their work sake.
meaning in the vse of all such outward and wordly blessings as God hath bestowed vpon the learner. Nor is this any great matter, (saith he in an other place, though carnall men may thinke it so;) that we should reap your carnall things, seeing we haue sowen vnto you spirituall things;
meaning in the use of all such outward and wordly blessings as God hath bestowed upon the learner. Nor is this any great matter, (Says he in an other place, though carnal men may think it so;) that we should reap your carnal things, seeing we have sown unto you spiritual things;
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and of men, doe confirme vnto vs for our maintenance, is to dishonour vs, and in vs, to dishonour God, and to pull downe his curse vpon your selues and vpon all that you possesse.
and of men, do confirm unto us for our maintenance, is to dishonour us, and in us, to dishonour God, and to pull down his curse upon your selves and upon all that you possess.
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Secondly, seeing that which we are to teach is the way of God, this teacheth you, that you are to walke in it for thats the end why men seeke to know wayes, that they may trauell in them to the places which they desire to come to;
Secondly, seeing that which we Are to teach is the Way of God, this Teaches you, that you Are to walk in it for thats the end why men seek to know ways, that they may travel in them to the places which they desire to come to;
So that if any of you fauour an vniust cause, for his sake whose cause it is, in so doing you commit Idolatry, making him whose vniust cause you so fauour, your God;
So that if any of you favour an unjust cause, for his sake whose cause it is, in so doing you commit Idolatry, making him whose unjust cause you so favour, your God;
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in as much as you preferre him and his falshood, before God and his Truth; and therefore take heed, that through respect of mens persons you renounce not your Religion, and turne Infidels.
in as much as you prefer him and his falsehood, before God and his Truth; and Therefore take heed, that through respect of men's Persons you renounce not your Religion, and turn Infidels.
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And by our thus teaching and liuing, and your thus learning and walking, both wee and you shall be sure at the last, to obtaine the end of our faith and paines which shall be the saluation of our soules.
And by our thus teaching and living, and your thus learning and walking, both we and you shall be sure At the last, to obtain the end of our faith and pains which shall be the salvation of our Souls.
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