A sermon vpon part of the second chapter of the first epistle of S. Iohn: Preached by Thomas Ingmethorp. The summe whereof is briefly comprised in this hexameter ...
The scope and drift of all, is to beare downe the vanitie of those men, which professing the name of Christ, lived not with stāding vnchristianly, to the manifest flaunder and derogation of the same.
The scope and drift of all, is to bear down the vanity of those men, which professing the name of christ, lived not with standing unchristianly, to the manifest flaunder and derogation of the same.
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but a needeles or booteles office, to solicite the same agame. Howbeit, as the Phisition never ceaseth to minister, till his sicke paciēt be wholy recovered:
but a needless or booteles office, to solicit the same agame. Howbeit, as the physician never ceases to minister, till his sick patient be wholly recovered:
even so it behoveth vs the Lordes Phisitions, daily to applie the most wholesome medicine of Gods word, till the maladie of sin, wherwith mens soules are sore diseased, be throughly healed and recured.
even so it behooveth us the lords Physicians, daily to apply the most wholesome medicine of God's word, till the malady of since, wherewith men's Souls Are soar diseased, be thoroughly healed and recured.
Hereby we are sure that we know him, that is, by this argument, wee may certainely perswade our selues, that we haue the true knowledg & faith of Christ, if we keepe his commandementes.
Hereby we Are sure that we know him, that is, by this argument, we may Certainly persuade our selves, that we have the true knowledge & faith of christ, if we keep his Commandments.
but of that saving knowledge, whereby we are iustified, as the Prophet Esay witnesseth. But this be amplyfieth, by setting against it, another proposition of the contrarie:
but of that Saving knowledge, whereby we Are justified, as the Prophet Isaiah Witnesseth. But this be amplyfieth, by setting against it, Another proposition of the contrary:
as if hee had said, the keeping of Gods cōmandements is an evident token of the true knowledge and faith of Christ, to boast therefore of the one, without having apparent testimony of the other, is but a Thrasonicall brag, a lowde lie voide of trueth.
as if he had said, the keeping of God's Commandments is an evident token of the true knowledge and faith of christ, to boast Therefore of the one, without having apparent testimony of the other, is but a Thrasonical brag, a loud lie void of truth.
Which accordeth with the premisses on this maner, whereas I saide before, that Christ was given vs of God the father, to be the reconciliation for the sins of the whole world, and that we must vse him for our mediatour and advocate with the father, let no man gather therevpon, that it is sufficient to be called a Christian, to learne the stories of the Bible by rote,
Which accords with the premises on this manner, whereas I said before, that christ was given us of God the father, to be the reconciliation for the Sins of the Whole world, and that we must use him for our Mediator and advocate with the father, let no man gather thereupon, that it is sufficient to be called a Christian, to Learn the stories of the bible by rote,
This carefulnesse to walke in the waie of Gods commandemēts, who so feeleth effectualy wrought in him, may well ascertaine his conscience, to the vnspeakable ioy and iubily of his soule, that he is indued with the true knowledge and faith of Christ indeede.
This carefulness to walk in the Way of God's Commandments, who so feeleth effectual wrought in him, may well ascertain his conscience, to the unspeakable joy and Jubilee of his soul, that he is endued with the true knowledge and faith of christ indeed.
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But otherwise, if he find no inclinatiō, no disposition at all, but rather a backewardenes and repugnancie in himselfe that waie, let him leaue glorying in any such vaine paradise:
But otherwise, if he find no inclination, no disposition At all, but rather a backewardenes and repugnancy in himself that Way, let him leave glorying in any such vain paradise:
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or we suppose, but NONLATINALPHABET, by this wee are sure, that wee knowe him. A cleare evidence, and strōg proofe, that we may haue certain knowledge of our salvation.
or we suppose, but, by this we Are sure, that we know him. A clear evidence, and strong proof, that we may have certain knowledge of our salvation.
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For salvation being apprehended by faith, as the whole tenor of scripture every where defineth, in that the Apostle heere plainely confesseth, wee may bee sure of our faith,
For salvation being apprehended by faith, as the Whole tenor of scripture every where defineth, in that the Apostle Here plainly Confesses, we may be sure of our faith,
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and stand in doubt of their salvation, as being impossible for any in this life, to know of a surety that he in particular shall be saved, without by some special priviledge frō God, he be made privie therevnto. A faithles doctrine
and stand in doubt of their salvation, as being impossible for any in this life, to know of a surety that he in particular shall be saved, without by Some special privilege from God, he be made privy thereunto. A faithless Doctrine
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though the Papistes do thus lesson their schollers alwaies to doubt of their salvation, the ground, the matter and forme as it were, of whose doctrine, is their owne lucre and gaine.
though the Papists do thus Lesson their Scholars always to doubt of their salvation, the ground, the matter and Form as it were, of whose Doctrine, is their own lucre and gain.
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then may they streight, poore men, bid adue, & singe a perpetuall requiē for the soule of their priesthood, their pardōs, their trentals, their dirgies their chauntries, their censing, their singing, their ringinge, their masses and praiers for the dead, with whatsoever mercenary trumperie els of like stampe.
then may they straight, poor men, bid Adieu, & sing a perpetual requiem for the soul of their priesthood, their Pardons, their Trentals, their dirges their chantries, their censing, their singing, their ringing, their masses and Prayers for the dead, with whatsoever mercenary trumpery Else of like stamp.
For bar them of their profit (the onely butte, the onely white they aime at) and all these, I warrant you, will quickly lie in the dust (if that common proverb be not wrōgly fathered on them:
For bar them of their profit (the only butt, the only white they aim At) and all these, I warrant you, will quickly lie in the dust (if that Common proverb be not wrongly fathered on them:
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no pennie no pater noster. ) Againe in that they looke to bee saved by their owne workes, which (alas) they cannot but see in their giltie cōsciēces (howsoever they hoodwinke & blindfold their eys against ye light of ye truth) to be spotted & vnpetfect,
no penny no pater Noster.) Again in that they look to be saved by their own works, which (alas) they cannot but see in their guilty Consciences (howsoever they hoodwink & blindfold their eyes against you Light of you truth) to be spotted & vnpetfect,
& such as ar not able to abide ye touch of Gods iustice: how cā they stād resolute mē, but needs must remaine scrupulous and suspicious of salvation,
& such as Are not able to abide you touch of God's Justice: how can they stand resolute men, but needs must remain scrupulous and suspicious of salvation,
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as not knowing, whether they haue desartes enough to serue their turne or no? Thus doth the spirit of giddines, wherewith the malignant Church is intoxicate and governed, bewraie it selfe evē by his owne doctrine.
as not knowing, whither they have deserts enough to serve their turn or no? Thus does the Spirit of giddiness, wherewith the malignant Church is intoxicate and governed, bewray it self even by his own Doctrine.
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Whereby is meant, not that perfect and continuall abiding in all thinges commended and commanded in the lawe, to which condition, doe this and liue is annexed, (a burthen to heavie for any wordly wight to beare so long as we are invironed on every side with the infirmities of the flesh:) but only that careful studie & indevour, wherewith the faithfull soule is inflamed and set one fire towardes the commandements of God to fulfill them in some good measure,
Whereby is meant, not that perfect and continual abiding in all things commended and commanded in the law, to which condition, do this and live is annexed, (a burden to heavy for any wordly wight to bear so long as we Are environed on every side with the infirmities of the Flesh:) but only that careful study & endeavour, wherewith the faithful soul is inflamed and Set one fire towards the Commandments of God to fulfil them in Some good measure,
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As therefore that son doth degenerate & is not worthy to beare the name of his father, which studieth not by all meanes possible to obey & please his father:
As Therefore that son does degenerate & is not worthy to bear the name of his father, which studieth not by all means possible to obey & please his father:
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or els shewe that S. S. Francis, Dominicke and other such like patrons of theirs, haue found out somwhat that is more holy & perfect, thē that which was delivered and established by Christ:
or Else show that S. S. Francis, Dominick and other such like Patrons of theirs, have found out somewhat that is more holy & perfect, them that which was Delivered and established by christ:
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& eury plāt which my hevēly father hath not planted, shal be rooted vp. S. Paul sharpely rebuketh those which said I hold of Paul, I of Apollos, I of Cephas:
& every plant which my heavenly father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. S. Paul sharply Rebuketh those which said I hold of Paul, I of Apollos, I of Cephas:
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we applaud & admire, yea and adore thē, as the onely perfect men of the world, who disdaining and despising the name of Christians, made vnto vs expresly lawfull and honourable by the worde of God, doe call themselues Frāciscans, Dominicans, Bernardines, Benedictines, Augustines and I cannot tell what, rather then Christians.
we applaud & admire, yea and adore them, as the only perfect men of the world, who disdaining and despising the name of Christians, made unto us expressly lawful and honourable by the word of God, do call themselves Frāciscans, Dominicans, Bernardines, Benedictines, Augustine's and I cannot tell what, rather then Christians.
But some man may aske what those cōmandemēts which import vs so greatly to be kept, are? for if he harken to the prelates of the Romish Church and popish religion they will tel him, they are none other,
But Some man may ask what those Commandments which import us so greatly to be kept, Are? for if he harken to the Prelates of the Romish Church and popish Religion they will tell him, they Are none other,
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can the perfection of Christs commandemēts be doubted-off, but the perfection of God himselfe, & of the holy ghost, must needs bee called into question therwithall? furthermore in that God, in the old Testament, gaue such a law,
can the perfection of Christ Commandments be doubted-off, but the perfection of God himself, & of the holy ghost, must needs be called into question therewithal? furthermore in that God, in the old Testament, gave such a law,
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is it likely, I appeale and report me to your own cōsciences, that our estate vnder the Gospell, in the time of reformation, should be in worse case then theirs,
is it likely, I appeal and report me to your own Consciences, that our estate under the Gospel, in the time of Reformation, should be in Worse case then theirs,
& so vncertaine that it should neede every day, new additions to be supplied, new peeces of traditions to be patched, to be cobled & clowted thervnto Besides it is apparent, that Christ gaue not so much liberty, no not to his Apostles, to obtrude and thrust vpō the Church, whatsoever seemed good vnto them:
& so uncertain that it should need every day, new additions to be supplied, new Pieces of traditions to be patched, to be cobbled & clouted thereunto Beside it is apparent, that christ gave not so much liberty, no not to his Apostles, to obtrude and thrust upon the Church, whatsoever seemed good unto them:
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Wher vpon S. Paul grew so precise, that he doubted not, to denounce anathema against him whomsoever, though in degree of an Angell, that should presume, to ānounce any other Gospel,
Where upon S. Paul grew so precise, that he doubted not, to denounce anathema against him whomsoever, though in degree of an Angel, that should presume, to amnounce any other Gospel,
Amongst which, that leades the ring, whereby wee are bounde, to beleeue in God alone, according as is put downe formost in the Decalogge, or ten cōmandemēts:
among which, that leads the ring, whereby we Are bound, to believe in God alone, according as is put down foremost in the Decalogge, or ten Commandments:
For vnlesse we doe acknowledge him, to be such a one, as hee is there purtrayed and depainted to be, wee can never fulfill the commandementes of faith,
For unless we do acknowledge him, to be such a one, as he is there portrayed and depainted to be, we can never fulfil the Commandments of faith,
For the olde Prophets in regarde of the divine nature of Christ, call him wonderfull, the everlasting Father, coequall with God, eternal, yea and which more is, the Lord and God himselfe: but having respect to his manhoode, they name him a branch, a graffe of the roote of Iesse, David, the sonne of David, the last and least amongst men.
For the old prophets in regard of the divine nature of christ, call him wonderful, the everlasting Father, coequal with God, Eternal, yea and which more is, the Lord and God himself: but having respect to his manhood, they name him a branch, a graft of the root of Iesse, David, the son of David, the last and lest among men.
But let it suffice vs, that it is a speciall commaundemente of CHRIST, necessary to bee beleeued of every true Christian man, that Jesus Christ, in one person, is very GOD, and very man:
But let it suffice us, that it is a special Commandment of CHRIST, necessary to be believed of every true Christian man, that jesus christ, in one person, is very GOD, and very man:
though by reasō of ye Hypostaticall coniunction and vnion betwixte them, it commeth oft to passe, that that is attributed vnto whole Christ, which properly belongeth but to one of the natures only.
though by reason of the Hypostatical conjunction and Union betwixt them, it comes oft to pass, that that is attributed unto Whole christ, which properly belongeth but to one of the nature's only.
Which caution, if we giue not good heede vnto, in reading holy scripture, we may soone run contrarie, ere we be aware, with Arrius, Evion, Marcion, Valentinus, Nestorius and others, who, through ouersight in that point, intangled themselues with many grosse heresies, to the great annoyance of the Church, and their owne vtter destruction.
Which caution, if we give not good heed unto, in reading holy scripture, we may soon run contrary, ere we be aware, with Arius, Evion, Marcion, Valentinus, Nestorius and Others, who, through oversight in that point, entangled themselves with many gross heresies, to the great annoyance of the Church, and their own utter destruction.
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but as it is in the Psalme, with the oile of gladnes: that is, with the giftes and graces of Gods holy spirit, aboue all other his brethren, the sonnes of men:
but as it is in the Psalm, with the oil of gladness: that is, with the Gifts and graces of God's holy Spirit, above all other his brothers, the Sons of men:
In beleeuing then, and professing the son of God, to be Christ, we acknowledge and confesse him, to be both king and priest of Gods people, that is to say, of the whole Church.
In believing then, and professing the son of God, to be christ, we acknowledge and confess him, to be both King and priest of God's people, that is to say, of the Whole Church.
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Neither did hee onlie pray for his, whilst hee liued in the flesh, but euen now appeareth before the face of the Father, to play the advocate and intercessour for vs:
Neither did he only pray for his, while he lived in the Flesh, but even now appears before the face of the Father, to play the advocate and intercessor for us:
For the Leviticall priests, being but mortall men, subiect to death, they needed newe successours, to bee substituted in their roomes, euer as they deceased:
For the Levitical Priests, being but Mortal men, Subject to death, they needed new Successors, to be substituted in their rooms, ever as they deceased:
as no Vicar neither, as who is both able and willing enough of himselfe, to discharge that function, which was assigned and allotted vnto him of the Father;
as no Vicar neither, as who is both able and willing enough of himself, to discharge that function, which was assigned and allotted unto him of the Father;
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not yt he should offer himselfe often, but by ye one oblation once offered, hath obtained for our sins, plenary deliuerance, full and compleate redemption.
not that he should offer himself often, but by you one oblation once offered, hath obtained for our Sins, plenary deliverance, full and complete redemption.
Who so then wil keepe the commandements of Christ, appertaining vnto faith, he must constantly beleeue, that Iesus Christ, is ye only true, chiefe & euerlasting priest of Gods Church:
Who so then will keep the Commandments of christ, appertaining unto faith, he must constantly believe, that Iesus christ, is the only true, chief & everlasting priest of God's Church:
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the same hee vpholdeth maugre all aduersarie power, heaping benefites and blessinges vppon such as obey, but plagues and punishmentes vppon transgressours diuerse and sundry waies.
the same he upholdeth maugre all adversary power, heaping benefits and blessings upon such as obey, but plagues and punishments upon transgressors diverse and sundry ways.
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Heretofore hee discomfited Sathan, the captaine general of al impiety and wickednes: puld-out the sting of sinne, that it can no more mortallie wounde vs: vanquished the graue: daunted the power of death:
Heretofore he discomfited Sathan, the captain general of all impiety and wickedness: puld-out the sting of sin, that it can no more mortally wound us: vanquished the graven: daunted the power of death:
whilest stripping them naked out of all their authority, pompe, riches, honoures and possessions; hee cl••theth them with miserie, contempt and shame: whilest scattering their counselles; defeating their purposes;
whilst stripping them naked out of all their Authority, pomp, riches, honours and possessions; he cl••theth them with misery, contempt and shame: whilst scattering their Counsels; defeating their Purposes;
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For what one kingdome can there instance be giuē-off, what one, in al the world, whose laws, priviledges, swaie, maiestie & domintō haue indured so many ages,
For what one Kingdom can there instance be giuen-off, what one, in all the world, whose laws, privileges, sway, majesty & dominton have endured so many ages,
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as wee see the kingdome and Church of Christ hath stood & florished inviolably? The famous Monarchie of Assiria, which was founded by the first tyrantes of the worlde, the Empier of the Grecians and Persians, (at whose beck whilome the whole world stowped, at whose frowne they trembled and quaked) what trowe yee nowe, is become of them? are they not cleane subverted? are not the very foundations of them vtterly razed, turned topsie turvie, vp-side downe? & what an ecclips, hath befalled vnto Rome for all the insolent crackes, which haue bin made of her, halfe an eye may see.
as we see the Kingdom and Church of christ hath stood & flourished inviolably? The famous Monarchy of Assyria, which was founded by the First Tyrants of the world, the Empire of the Greeks and Persians, (At whose beck whilom the Whole world stooped, At whose frown they trembled and quaked) what trow ye now, is become of them? Are they not clean subverted? Are not the very foundations of them utterly razed, turned topsy turvie, upside down? & what an Eclipse, hath befalled unto Room for all the insolent cracks, which have been made of her, half an eye may see.
Only the kingdome, and Church of Christ continueth safe and sounde, & though it hath bene maligned & assaulted sore from time to time, by mighty & malicious aduersaries,
Only the Kingdom, and Church of christ Continueth safe and sound, & though it hath be maligned & assaulted soar from time to time, by mighty & malicious Adversaries,
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In which respect the state thereof was verye significantlye represented vnto Abraham in Genesis, by a fire-brande flaming in the middest of a smoking furnace:
In which respect the state thereof was very significantlye represented unto Abraham in Genesis, by a firebrand flaming in the midst of a smoking furnace:
or of his office, then he hath disclosed and taught in his worde. They likewise offend, that professe they carry such an opinion of Christ in those respects, as the trueth requireth:
or of his office, then he hath disclosed and taught in his word. They likewise offend, that profess they carry such an opinion of christ in those respects, as the truth requires:
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For as there is but one God, who will be worshiped by him selfe alone ▪ so is there but one mediatour betweene God and man, evē Iesus Christ, our true Immanuel, who is so ielous of his glory, that he cannot brooke, that any other person,
For as there is but one God, who will be worshipped by him self alone ▪ so is there but one Mediator between God and man, even Iesus christ, our true Immanuel, who is so jealous of his glory, that he cannot brook, that any other person,
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least following the current, the tide & streame of our owne wisedome, we should devise any kinde of worshippe in the serving of him, which though it seeme never so devout and holy in our owne eies (as we are givē over-much to be enamoured with our owne inventions and good intentions, as Narcissus fel in loue with his owne shadowe:) yet can it not stand with the nature & glory of God.
lest following the current, the tide & stream of our own Wisdom, we should devise any kind of worship in the serving of him, which though it seem never so devout and holy in our own eyes (as we Are given overmuch to be enamoured with our own Inventions and good intentions, as Narcissus fell in love with his own shadow:) yet can it not stand with the nature & glory of God.
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for the more diversely the promised Messias, was decyfered and figured out vnto them, the better it was for them, both to kindle their devotion, and to confirme their faith.
for the more diversely the promised Messias, was decyfered and figured out unto them, the better it was for them, both to kindle their devotion, and to confirm their faith.
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when we meete, for which we ought to assemble togither in the name of Christ (for otherwise goates vse to hearde togither as well as sheepe.) Here then commeth, in the ministerie of the worde, which Christ would haue, both sincerely preached, & attentiuely heard with faith:
when we meet, for which we ought to assemble together in the name of christ (for otherwise Goats use to heard together as well as sheep.) Here then comes, in the Ministry of the word, which christ would have, both sincerely preached, & attentively herd with faith:
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insomuch that he maketh the hearinge of the woorde, aspeciall badge and cognisance, to knowe his servants by, and highly commendeth Marye for that whiles Martha cumbred her selfe aboute much serving:
insomuch that he makes the hearing of the word, especial badge and cognisance, to know his Servants by, and highly commends Mary for that while Martha cumbered her self about much serving:
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We must make our petitions then vnto God, & not vnto creatures, and that in a liuely faith, which banisheth all misdoubte of Gods good will towards vs,
We must make our petitions then unto God, & not unto creatures, and that in a lively faith, which banisheth all misdoubt of God's good will towards us,
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These praiers, whether they be private or publique, how sweete a savour, howe fragrant a smell they yeelde in the nose-thrilles of the Lord, wee may esteeme by his vehemente and often callinge on vs, to vse them:
These Prayers, whither they be private or public, how sweet a savour, how fragrant a smell they yield in the nostrils of the Lord, we may esteem by his vehement and often calling on us, to use them:
as it is in heavē, These things at attēded and waited-on, with the right vse & administratiō of the sacramēts, to wit, Baptisme & the Lords supper, where we must be wōderfull circusispecte, that they be neither profaned through irreverence or contempt, nor polluted with superstition:
as it is in heaven, These things At attended and waited-on, with the right use & administration of the Sacraments, to wit, Baptism & the lords supper, where we must be wonderful circusispecte, that they be neither profaned through irreverence or contempt, nor polluted with Superstition:
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remembringe, howe carefull Saint Paul was to reforme such abuses, as had crept into them amonge the Corinthians, according to the precise patterne of Christes originall institution, not daring for his life to swarue one heares breadth from it.
remembering, how careful Saint Paul was to reform such Abuses, as had crept into them among the Corinthians, according to the precise pattern of Christ's original Institution, not daring for his life to swerve one hears breadth from it.
They that diligētly addict & giue themselues vnto these things, bee they, that followe the commandementes of Christ, and by their so dooinge evidentlye declare, that they haue the true knoweledge and faith of Christ in them.
They that diligently addict & give themselves unto these things, be they, that follow the Commandments of christ, and by their so doing evidently declare, that they have the true knowledge and faith of christ in them.
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being indeede but birdes, as the saying is, of their owne hatching, fancies of their owne devising, without ground and warrant of the worde, the onely authenticall rule of our religion,
being indeed but Birds, as the saying is, of their own hatching, fancies of their own devising, without ground and warrant of the word, the only authentical Rule of our Religion,
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but Saint John in the thirde chapter following, reduceth them all vnto three generall heades, where hee attributeth to the children of God, purification, righteousnes, and brotherly loue or charity.
but Saint John in the Third chapter following, reduceth them all unto three general Heads, where he attributeth to the children of God, purification, righteousness, and brotherly love or charity.
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Wee are purged indeede, by the bloode of Christ, yet so, that wee neede daiely, to wash our feete, that is, to shake-of the vncleane affections of the flesh which carrie vs captiue into the triumph of sinne.
we Are purged indeed, by the blood of christ, yet so, that we need daily, to wash our feet, that is, to shake-of the unclean affections of the Flesh which carry us captive into the triumph of sin.
so no more can wee haue fellowshippe and communion with God, who is holinesse it selfe, so long as wee lye drowned in the dregges of our owne naturall corruptions, never once waving so much as a hande or a foote to get out. Righteousnes includeth both tables:
so no more can we have fellowship and communion with God, who is holiness it self, so long as we lie drowned in the dregs of our own natural corruptions, never once waving so much as a hand or a foot to get out. Righteousness includeth both tables:
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Charitie doth not only prohibit iniuries & wrongs: but also inioyneth the doing of good. But these points, because they be daiely beaten-on in your hearing:
Charity does not only prohibit injuries & wrongs: but also enjoin the doing of good. But these points, Because they be daily beaten-on in your hearing:
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and Hypocrites, as many as doe not imploie themselues, to the observing and keeping of Gods commādemēts: how glorious a shewe soever otherwise they make of ye knowledg of Christ & his profession.
and Hypocrites, as many as do not employ themselves, to the observing and keeping of God's Commandments: how glorious a show soever otherwise they make of the knowledge of christ & his profession.
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This is the first reason, whereby our Evangelist and Apostle goeth about to iustifie the foresaide Proposition, being taken (as I tolde you) of the effects, towit, the loue of God, which the knowledg of Christ ingendreth in vs,
This is the First reason, whereby our Evangelist and Apostle Goes about to justify the foresaid Proposition, being taken (as I told you) of the effects, towit, the love of God, which the knowledge of christ engendereth in us,
But hee that keepeth Christs commandemēts, loveth God truely: Ergo, hee that keepeth Christs commaundements, knoweth God truely, and is a true Christian indeede.
But he that Keepeth Christ Commandments, loves God truly: Ergo, he that Keepeth Christ Commandments, Knoweth God truly, and is a true Christian indeed.
the Apostle, yee see, hath sufficiently auerred his purpose, that they which keepe Christes commaundementes, knowe Christ indeede, and are true Christians.
the Apostle, ye see, hath sufficiently averred his purpose, that they which keep Christ's Commandments, know christ indeed, and Are true Christians.
But either to recommende vnto vs the continuall indeuour of perfection, which euery true Christian, according to the proportion and strength of grace receiued, ought to aspire vnto,
But either to recommend unto us the continual endeavour of perfection, which every true Christian, according to the proportion and strength of grace received, ought to aspire unto,
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or els, the worde perfect must be taken, as opposite to feined, after an Hebraisme, very vsuall in diuine scripture so that perfect loue betokeneth true, hearty, sincere and vnfeined loue, which God of his mercy will accept and crowne,
or Else, the word perfect must be taken, as opposite to feigned, After an Hebraism, very usual in divine scripture so that perfect love Betokeneth true, hearty, sincere and unfeigned love, which God of his mercy will accept and crown,
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though it come many aces shorte, of that absolute degree of perfection, which the rigour of the lawe precisely exacteth, measuring his giftes in vs (such is the profounde riches of his goodnesse towardes vs,) not by the effect, but affect of our doings.
though it come many ances short, of that absolute degree of perfection, which the rigour of the law precisely exacteth, measuring his Gifts in us (such is the profound riches of his Goodness towards us,) not by the Effect, but affect of our doings.
And the better to excite and stir vs vppe heereunto our Apostle proceedeth further, and sheweth, what singular fruite, profite and commodity wee shall reape thereby, which beeing duely weighed, is able to set an edge on the blūtest apperite,
And the better to excite and stir us up hereunto our Apostle Proceedeth further, and shows, what singular fruit, profit and commodity we shall reap thereby, which being duly weighed, is able to Set an edge on the bluntest apperite,
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The loue of God thē, which begetteth in vs, the keeping of Christs cōmandements, is a sure signe & vndoubted certificate that wee are ingraffed into Christ, the greatest dignity, preeminence and prerogatiue in the worlde,
The love of God them, which begetteth in us, the keeping of Christ Commandments, is a sure Signen & undoubted certificate that we Are Ingrafted into christ, the greatest dignity, preeminence and prerogative in the world,
which is the assured salvation of man, and procureth that glorie, bringeth that blisse with it, which al ye glorie and blisse of this worlde, is not able to mach or counter-vaile, how notable soever.
which is the assured salvation of man, and procureth that glory, brings that bliss with it, which all the glory and bliss of this world, is not able to mach or countervail, how notable soever.
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therefore to discover their maske, and plucke the visard of hypocrisie cleane awaie from their faces, hee taketh occasion thereby to inculcate, to vrge and grate vpon their duety againe, saying:
Therefore to discover their mask, and pluck the Wizard of hypocrisy clean away from their faces, he Takes occasion thereby to inculcate, to urge and grate upon their duty again, saying:
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But how can they walke otherwise then Christ hath walked in whome Christ by his spirite liveth? For the spirite of Christ is neuer idle: but where it is, there it doeth regenerate, mortifie the lustes of the flesh, and resist sinne.
But how can they walk otherwise then christ hath walked in whom christ by his Spirit lives? For the Spirit of christ is never idle: but where it is, there it doth regenerate, mortify the lusts of the Flesh, and resist sin.
Nowe the manner of CHRISTS walking, and what kinde of life he lead on earth, is faithfully described by the Evangelistes in the Gospell, whatsoever therfore wee finde inrow led there of him, it behooveth vs,
Now the manner of CHRIST walking, and what kind of life he led on earth, is faithfully described by the Evangelists in the Gospel, whatsoever Therefore we find inrow led there of him, it behooveth us,
neither can ye of right chalenge the name, if yee bee voide of the workes. He is a Christian, that suteth himselfe in all pointes vnto the fashiō of Christ.
neither can you of right challenge the name, if ye be void of the works. He is a Christian, that suits himself in all points unto the fashion of christ.
Even so, my brethren, in like sort should bee our manners and carriage, our words and our deedes and all our actions of life, in loue in ioy, in peace, long-suffring, gentlenesse, goodnesse, meekenesse, temperance,
Even so, my brothers, in like sort should be our manners and carriage, our words and our Deeds and all our actions of life, in love in joy, in peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, meekness, temperance,
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and all other good-works and fruites of the holy ghost, that all that see vs, may bee inforced streight to say of vs, that wee bee Christians, havinge our whole life in all partes,
and all other Good works and fruits of the holy ghost, that all that see us, may be enforced straight to say of us, that we be Christians, having our Whole life in all parts,
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S. Paul an example of integrity: Dorcas full of good workes and almes deedes. The Philippians shone as lightes in the worlde, their liues did testifie what they were.
S. Paul an Exampl of integrity: Dorcas full of good works and alms Deeds. The Philippians shone as lights in the world, their lives did testify what they were.
Iustine Martyr witnesseth of himselfe, that hee was first converted to the faith of Christ, for the liking that bee had of the innocente and godly life of Christian men.
Justin Martyr Witnesseth of himself, that he was First converted to the faith of christ, for the liking that bee had of the innocent and godly life of Christian men.
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alas, alas, howe many of vs woulde bee founde too light? How few would prooue currant Christians? What one is there amongest an hundreth, that setteth himselfe, to followe the president of Christs example, to walke in his steppes, to liue his life? nay whome hath not Sathā that old Serpent, brought to his bent, trained to his lure, wryed to his crooked by as? It is recorded of a running Musition that setting his schollers to a rude minstrill to learne musique of him, beefore they went, he gaue them this caveat by the way, whatsoever ye see your master doe before you, see that yee avoide it, and doe the contrary;
alas, alas, how many of us would be found too Light? How few would prove currant Christians? What one is there amongst an Hundredth, that sets himself, to follow the president of Christ Exampl, to walk in his steps, to live his life? nay whom hath not Sathā that old Serpent, brought to his bent, trained to his lure, wried to his crooked by as? It is recorded of a running Musician that setting his Scholars to a rude minstrill to Learn music of him, before they went, he gave them this caveat by the Way, whatsoever you see your master do before you, see that ye avoid it, and do the contrary;
but wheras we should followe him in all thinges, hee being the onely expresse samplar and rule of all Godlinesse, it seemeth by the whole trade and course of our life, that wee deale by him,
but whereas we should follow him in all things, he being the only express sampler and Rule of all Godliness, it seems by the Whole trade and course of our life, that we deal by him,
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as the Musition hade his schollers doe by the bad minstrell For looke whatsoever wee see Christ hath done before vs, wee goe as nere as wee can, to doe the cleane contrary,
as the Musician hade his Scholars do by the bad minstrel For look whatsoever we see christ hath done before us, we go as never as we can, to do the clean contrary,
he obedient to Gods will in all things; we rebellious: he humble; we puft-vp with pride: hee chaste; we incontinent: he sober; we intemperant: hee zelous of Gods glory; we keye-cold: he patient; we murmurors: he quiet; wee quarelous: hee meeke; we surly: he a peace-maker; we sowers of debate: he compassionate; we strait-lated in one bowels: hee loyall; we trecherous: hee liberall; wee covetous: hee mercifull; we cruel.
he obedient to God's will in all things; we rebellious: he humble; we puffed-up with pride: he chased; we incontinent: he Sobrium; we intemperant: he zealous of God's glory; we keye-cold: he patient; we murmurors: he quiet; we quarelous: he meek; we surly: he a peacemaker; we sower's of debate: he compassionate; we strait-lated in one bowels: he loyal; we treacherous: he liberal; we covetous: he merciful; we cruel.
but ours, a sincke of all carnality, dissolutenes & Epicurisme, governing our selues for the most part, more like brute beasts, by the motion of our passions, thē like good Christians, by the line and levell of Christs most blessed exāple. But be not deceabed:
but ours, a sink of all carnality, dissoluteness & Epicurism, governing our selves for the most part, more like brutus beasts, by the motion of our passion, them like good Christians, by the line and level of Christ most blessed Exampl. But be not deceabed:
knowers of Christ, not keepers of his commaundementes: Let vs hope for no better, but to haue our portion with hypocrites, in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone:
knowers of christ, not keepers of his Commandments: Let us hope for no better, but to have our portion with Hypocrites, in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone:
Let our conversation and our profession, our wordes and our workes, our lipps & our liues, our handes & our hartes, our sayings and our doings, agree in one tune, drawe in one line together,
Let our Conversation and our profession, our words and our works, our lips & our lives, our hands & our hearts, our sayings and our doings, agree in one tune, draw in one line together,
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if in this our flesh, we disclaime the ende wherefore he came, which was that wee being deliuered out of the handes of our enemies, mighte serue the Lorde in holinesse and righteousnesse, all the daies of our liues.
if in this our Flesh, we disclaim the end Wherefore he Come, which was that we being Delivered out of the hands of our enemies, might serve the Lord in holiness and righteousness, all the days of our lives.
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what other may bee looked-for, but to be gathered by reapers into bundles, and to be throwen into everlasting fire? Wee would be counted for good ground,
what other may be looked-for, but to be gathered by reapers into bundles, and to be thrown into everlasting fire? we would be counted for good ground,
Wee would be esteemed for a choyce vinyard, which the Lord hath planted in a fertill soyle, which he hath fenced, dressed & manured, which hee hath watered & cherished with al the streames of his goodnes,
we would be esteemed for a choice vineyard, which the Lord hath planted in a fertile soil, which he hath fenced, dressed & manured, which he hath watered & cherished with all the streams of his Goodness,
whervnto he bring vs, who hath so dearly purchased the same for vs, even Iesus Christ, our onely King and high-priest to whome with the father and the holy Ghost, three persons and one God, be rendred all honour, power, glorye and dominion now and evermore. Amen.
whereunto he bring us, who hath so dearly purchased the same for us, even Iesus christ, our only King and High Priest to whom with the father and the holy Ghost, three Persons and one God, be rendered all honour, power, glory and dominion now and evermore. Amen.
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This figure of speech, is called of some, NONLATINALPHABET: of Damascene, NONLATINALPHABET: but commonly, communicatio idiomatum: a cōmunicating or mutuall entercourse of properties: whēas that is vouched of one, which is proper to another.
This figure of speech, is called of Some,: of Damascene,: but commonly, Communication Idiomatum: a communicating or mutual intercourse of properties: whenas that is vouched of one, which is proper to Another.
NONLATINALPHABET perfect, for which Targhúm hath commonly NONLATINALPHABET but Hier. simplex: and Lxx. NONLATINALPHABET, idest, NONLATINALPHABET, Gel. non fictus nō fucatus: which is, not with out fault, but without double nes or dissembling. See for all Gen. 25.27.
perfect, for which Targhúm hath commonly but Hier. simplex: and Lxx., idest,, Gel. non fictus nō fucatus: which is, not with out fault, but without double nes or dissembling. See for all Gen. 25.27.
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