MOst of the parcells of the booke of God like the River, whose waters issued out of the Sanctuary, doe sometimes runne with a more shallow streame where the weakest eye may finde a bottome.
MOst of the parcels of the book of God like the River, whose waters issued out of the Sanctuary, do sometime run with a more shallow stream where the Weakest eye may find a bottom.
Only this last love-token which Christ bequeathed unto his Church with some other parts of divine writ, are as the maine Ocean, full of nothing but deeper mysteries, where the highest Elephant may Swimme, they are not for Lambes to wade in.
Only this last love-token which christ bequeathed unto his Church with Some other parts of divine writ, Are as the main Ocean, full of nothing but Deeper Mysteres, where the highest Elephant may Swim, they Are not for Lambs to wade in.
The deeper search of a more industrious hand may find out those Gemmes and mines of Gold, which the slothfull eye cannot discerne upon the surface of the ground.
The Deeper search of a more Industria hand may find out those Gems and mines of Gold, which the slothful eye cannot discern upon the surface of the ground.
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Sure we are, Christ never sent this orientall Pearle as Primasius calls it, his last present unto his Spouse, that she should keepe it under the key of silence and concealement.
Sure we Are, christ never sent this oriental Pearl as Primasius calls it, his last present unto his Spouse, that she should keep it under the key of silence and concealment.
and in the end a speciall command is layd upon Iohn, seale not up the sayings of this booke. Cap. 22.10. Search them then we may with the more deliberate judgements of sober minds, but not with the rawer phansies of immature heades.
and in the end a special command is laid upon John, seal not up the sayings of this book. Cap. 22.10. Search them then we may with the more deliberate Judgments of Sobrium minds, but not with the rawer fancies of immature Heads.
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Christ would have his beloved Disciple to out-live the rest of the Apostles that in his older age, he might reveale these darker secrets unto Gods Church.
christ would have his Beloved Disciple to outlive the rest of the Apostles that in his older age, he might reveal these Darker secrets unto God's Church.
It is for the gravest yeares and ripest heads to dive into the Sea of these hidden Revelations. Yet when the Spirit of God himselfe shall please to be our Pilot, we need not feare the Rockes of errours, younger eyes may have light enough to see what these seven Starres are in the right hand of Christ,
It is for the Gravest Years and Ripest Heads to dive into the Sea of these hidden Revelations. Yet when the Spirit of God himself shall please to be our Pilot, we need not Fear the Rocks of errors, younger eyes may have Light enough to see what these seven Stars Are in the right hand of christ,
What these Angels are, the whole body of expositors will speake out of the mouthes of Primasius, and Rupertus, The Bishops of the seven Churches of Asia, Et eorum nomine praesules totius Ecclesiae Spirituales, and in their name, the spirituall Governours and Ministers of the whole Church;
What these Angels Are, the Whole body of expositors will speak out of the mouths of Primasius, and Rupert, The Bishops of the seven Churches of Asia, Et Their nomine praesules totius Ecclesiae Spirituales, and in their name, the spiritual Governors and Ministers of the Whole Church;
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I could wish some Starre of greater magnitude then my selfe unworthy of the honour of this title, were now confin'd within this Orbe, to cast upon you the rayes of his more divine and deeper knowledge.
I could wish Some Star of greater magnitude then my self unworthy of the honour of this title, were now confined within this Orb, to cast upon you the rays of his more divine and Deeper knowledge.
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Only give me leave to make my apology for that which superiour power hath pleased to impose, in those words of Saint Hierome unto Julian, Athletae suis incitatorib. fortiores sunt,
Only give me leave to make my apology for that which superior power hath pleased to impose, in those words of Saint Jerome unto Julian, Athletae suis incitatorib. fortiores sunt,
The wisedome of your Candid well tempered judgements shall make me thinke that you will judge no Starre too meane, to leade you unto Christ, this Sonne of man in that Text;
The Wisdom of your Candid well tempered Judgments shall make me think that you will judge no Star too mean, to lead you unto christ, this Son of man in that Text;
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It may be sufficient for us to know, that under that finite number here expressed, is included the whole company of the Preachers and Ministers of the Gospell.
It may be sufficient for us to know, that under that finite number Here expressed, is included the Whole company of the Preachers and Ministers of the Gospel.
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If you please to lend me your attentions in the drawing of eight lines, you may behold your selves running parallell with that caelestiall Starre, as your compleatest patterne.
If you please to lend me your attentions in the drawing of eight lines, you may behold your selves running parallel with that celestial Star, as your compleatest pattern.
The Ministers of Christ also are appointed to dispell the darknes of this present night of ignorance by the splendour of their Heavenly doctrine, which must resemble the light of the Starres in these two respects.
The Ministers of christ also Are appointed to dispel the darkness of this present night of ignorance by the splendour of their Heavenly Doctrine, which must resemble the Light of the Stars in these two respects.
Aretas observes that the Holy Ghost hath called the Churches NONLATINALPHABET, Candlestickes and not Candles, they have noe proper light in themselves,
Aretas observes that the Holy Ghost hath called the Churches, Candlesticks and not Candles, they have no proper Light in themselves,
but are NONLATINALPHABET, as Charriots only to convey the light which is derived from above. Wee know the Candlesticke is the proper seate of Candles, and not of Starres.
but Are, as Chariots only to convey the Light which is derived from above. we know the Candlestick is the proper seat of Candles, and not of Stars.
as the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speake, 1. Kings. 22.13, 14. When Paul is made a Uessell to carry Gods Name unto the Gentiles, he dares not to deliver any thing unto the Church, which himselfe hath not received from the Lord Christ. 1. Cor. 11.23.
as the Lord lives, what the Lord Says unto me, that will I speak, 1. Kings. 22.13, 14. When Paul is made a Vessel to carry God's Name unto the Gentiles, he dares not to deliver any thing unto the Church, which himself hath not received from the Lord christ. 1. Cor. 11.23.
Flammâ proprii sensus & igne ambitionis accensi, saith Carthusian, set on fire with the flame of selfe conceit and fond ambition, their doctrines are noe longer like the naturall light of the Starres which comes by Gods creating,
Flammâ proprii sensus & Ignite ambitionis accensi, Says Carthusian, Set on fire with the flame of self conceit and found ambition, their doctrines Are no longer like the natural Light of the Stars which comes by God's creating,
There are some deeper mysteries, which may well require Bernards rule. Credere piëtas, scrutari temeritas. It will be better piety to believe then search them;
There Are Some Deeper Mysteres, which may well require Bernards Rule. Believe piëtas, Scrutinize temeritas. It will be better piety to believe then search them;
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We are not so confin'd within these limits, but that we may sometimes step into humane learning without breaking the hedge of Gods permission, we finde in Ecclesiasticall Historie, amongst many cursed devises, which Iulians head plotted against the Christians, this was none of the lowest stampe;
We Are not so confined within these Limits, but that we may sometime step into humane learning without breaking the hedge of God's permission, we find in Ecclesiastical History, among many cursed devises, which Julians head plotted against the Christians, this was none of the lowest stamp;
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The Fathers indeed in the primitive Church being to encounter with heathens had more frequent use of such learning to convince their errours out of their own principles. For as Socrates saith well, NONLATINALPHABET.
The Father's indeed in the primitive Church being to encounter with Heathens had more frequent use of such learning to convince their errors out of their own principles. For as Socrates Says well,.
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But we being eased of that labour, must be more sparing, yet when we shall find such speeches dropt from the quills of heathens as are more befitting a Christians mouth,
But we being eased of that labour, must be more sparing, yet when we shall find such Speeches dropped from the quills of Heathens as Are more befitting a Christians Mouth,
For we may say of humane Authours, what Theophilus Alexandrinus spake of Origens bookes. They are NONLATINALPHABET, like a field of all sorts of Flowers.
For we may say of humane Authors, what Theophilus Alexandrian spoke of Origens books. They Are, like a field of all sorts of Flowers.
The Bees (saith Basill ) doe not fasten upon all Flowers, and of those, on which they fall, they take nothing but what is NONLATINALPHABET, Profitable to make their Honey.
The Bees (Says Basil) do not fasten upon all Flowers, and of those, on which they fallen, they take nothing but what is, Profitable to make their Honey.
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Moses was first learned in all the wisedom of the Aegyptians, before he was made Gods messenger unto Pharaoh. Daniel was first taught the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeaens, before he came to interpret divine visions.
Moses was First learned in all the Wisdom of the egyptians, before he was made God's Messenger unto Pharaoh. daniel was First taught the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeaens, before he Come to interpret divine visions.
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Paul himselfe had been brought up at the feet of Gamaliel, and such was his sacred eloquence, that he was esteemed by the Infidels a Mercury, the god of eloquence, NONLATINALPHABET, saith Chrysostome, because he excelled so much in speaking, wearing the garland before the chiefest Oratour.
Paul himself had been brought up At the feet of Gamaliel, and such was his sacred eloquence, that he was esteemed by the Infidels a Mercury, the god of eloquence,, Says Chrysostom, Because he excelled so much in speaking, wearing the garland before the chiefest Orator.
The Syren-tunes of such eloquence are no better then Tertullians Stillicidia mellis de libalunculo venenato, as that criticall Father speakes, droppes of Honey out of a poysoned Lymbeck.
The Syren-tunes of such eloquence Are no better then Tertullia's Stillicidia mellis de libalunculo venenato, as that critical Father speaks, drops of Honey out of a poisoned Limbeck.
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And Mr. Zanchy thinkes it noe part of an indiscreet Cooke so to prepare his dishes, that the pleasantnes of the sawce, may make those truthes to rellish with the palates of some, which otherwise would distast them as unsavoury.
And Mr. Zanchy thinks it no part of an indiscreet Cook so to prepare his Dishes, that the pleasantness of the sauce, may make those truths to relish with the palates of Some, which otherwise would distaste them as unsavoury.
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They report of Carolostadius, whose first education was in popish Schooles, that he was, Octo annorum doctor, when he came to the reading of the Scriptures,
They report of Carolostadius, whose First education was in popish Schools, that he was, Octo Annorum Doctor, when he Come to the reading of the Scriptures,
and furnished unto every good worke, 2. Tim. 3.16. 17. Hereby onely we shall deserve S. Hieromes prayse of Nepotian, Lectione assiduâ & meditatione diurnâ pictus suum fecerat Bibliothecam Christi.
and furnished unto every good work, 2. Tim. 3.16. 17. Hereby only we shall deserve S. Jerome's praise of Nepotian, Lectione assiduâ & meditation diurnâ pictus suum fecerat Bibliothecam Christ.
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Our continuall study, and dayly meditation on Gods booke will make our breasts as the Libraries of Christ, that so whatsoever truth proceeds from our doctrines may bee like the light of the Starres derived from the Sunne of Righteousnes.
Our continual study, and daily meditation on God's book will make our breasts as the Libraries of christ, that so whatsoever truth proceeds from our doctrines may be like the Light of the Stars derived from the Sun of Righteousness.
Secondly, the light of Starres is alwayes accompained with some quickning heate, so should the light of the Ministers doctrine be ever warmed with the kindly heate of true zeale.
Secondly, the Light of Stars is always accompanied with Some quickening heat, so should the Light of the Ministers Doctrine be ever warmed with the kindly heat of true zeal.
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A pillar of fire, with this Motto, Talis est Basilius. So Nazianzene saith of him, that he was, NONLATINALPHABET as a fere amongst Thornes, soone consuming the strawie manners of the wicked with the heate of his burning zeale.
A pillar of fire, with this Motto, Talis est Basil. So Nazianzene Says of him, that he was, as a fere among Thorns, soon consuming the strawy manners of the wicked with the heat of his burning zeal.
if our spirituall Phinehasses, were all knit together as one man, like those Israelits at Gibeah. Iudges 20.11. To publish judgements against the rebellions of the people.
if our spiritual Phinehas, were all knit together as one man, like those Israelites At Gibeah. Judges 20.11. To publish Judgments against the rebellions of the people.
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the Swearer, and Adulterer would be wearyed with continuall pursuites, did the Trumpets of Gods Sanctuary never cease to proclaime warre, and destruction against such sinnes.
the Swearer, and Adulterer would be wearied with continual pursuits, did the Trumpets of God's Sanctuary never cease to proclaim war, and destruction against such Sins.
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The secure sinner will scarce be raysed out of his dead sleep, unlesse by those lowder clappes of judgements which come from Iames and John, NONLATINALPHABET sonnes of Thunder.
The secure sinner will scarce be raised out of his dead sleep, unless by those Louder claps of Judgments which come from James and John, Sons of Thunder.
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We love the prayses of men, more then the prayse of God, but Hierome thinkes, Lachrymae auditorum laudes tuae sint, The hearers teares will be the best prayses of our Pulpit Oratory.
We love the praises of men, more then the praise of God, but Jerome thinks, Lachrymae auditorum laudes tuae sint, The hearers tears will be the best praises of our Pulpit Oratory.
But sure we are, we should discover the skill of weake Chirurgions, if we should never use the knife of the Law to cut off putrifyed members, as well as the gentle.
But sure we Are, we should discover the skill of weak Chirurgeons, if we should never use the knife of the Law to Cut off Putrified members, as well as the gentle.
It was Luthers excuse to those that reproved his sharpe-teeth'd Sermons, Cortex meus amarus, nucleus v. dulcis, under the bitter rind of Gods severer Justice, we should include the more pleasant kernell of his mercy.
It was Luthers excuse to those that reproved his sharpe-teethed Sermons, Cortex meus amarus, nucleus v. dulcis, under the bitter rind of God's severer justice, we should include the more pleasant kernel of his mercy.
Thus should the light of our doctrine be like the splendour of the Starres, both driven from the Sunne of Righteousnes and warmed with the heate of zeale, that so we may bee true Starres in the right Hand of Christ, to dispell the darknes of this night of ignorance.
Thus should the Light of our Doctrine be like the splendour of the Stars, both driven from the Sun of Righteousness and warmed with the heat of zeal, that so we may be true Stars in the right Hand of christ, to dispel the darkness of this night of ignorance.
Ionah must first practise Repentance in the Whales belly before he can well preach Repentance to sinfull Nineveh. Beda observes that Moses did first sanctifie the Sonnes of Aron by washing, and annointing,
Jonah must First practise Repentance in the Whale's belly before he can well preach Repentance to sinful Nineveh. Beda observes that Moses did First sanctify the Sons of Aron by washing, and anointing,
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The Apostles care was in nothing to give offence, NONLATINALPHABET. 2. Cor. If Momus can espy faults and scandalls in Pauls life, he will soon fasten the teeth of censure, and contempt upon his Ministery.
The Apostles care was in nothing to give offence,. 2. Cor. If Momus can espy Faults and scandals in Paul's life, he will soon fasten the teeth of censure, and contempt upon his Ministry.
Surely the eloquence of our tongues will little prevaile with our hearers, unlesse as Beda speakes of Chunibert, Quae agenda docebat, ipse prius agendo praemonstrabat.
Surely the eloquence of our tongues will little prevail with our hearers, unless as Beda speaks of Chunibert, Quae agenda docebat, ipse prius Agendo praemonstrabat.
Aulus Gellius observes a custome amongst the Lacedemonians, When a good sentence proceeded out of an evill mouth, (that it might have the greater force,) they retained the sentence, and changed the authours name.
Aulus Gellius observes a custom among the Lacedaemonians, When a good sentence proceeded out of an evil Mouth, (that it might have the greater force,) they retained the sentence, and changed the Authors name.
I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God, was the language of that uncleane spirit, Marke 1.24. It was the holynesse of Christs person which made the Divells tremble.
I know thee who thou art, the holy one of God, was the language of that unclean Spirit, Mark 1.24. It was the holiness of Christ person which made the Devils tremble.
Erasmus in one of his Epistles mentions a story of the Divells lifting up one of his creatures to the top of a Chimney in that Towne of Shiltach in Germany, that at the turning of a pot, which he put into her hands, the whole Towne might be set on fire.
Erasmus in one of his Epistles mentions a story of the Devils lifting up one of his creatures to the top of a Chimney in that Town of Shiltach in Germany, that At the turning of a pot, which he put into her hands, the Whole Town might be Set on fire.
But the Divell could soone answer, that he feared not their threatning words, Quòd alter esset Scortator, uterque Fur. When one of them was an Adulterer and both of them Theeves.
But the devil could soon answer, that he feared not their threatening words, Quòd alter esset Scortator, Uterque Fur. When one of them was an Adulterer and both of them Thieves.
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Like the water of Baptisme (to use Gregories Expression) quae peccata Baptizatotorum diluens illos ad regnum Caeleste mittit, & ipsa in cloacas descendit.
Like the water of Baptism (to use Gregories Expression) Quae Peccata Baptizatotorum diluens Illos ad Kingdom Celestial Sends, & ipsa in cloacas descendit.
Camerarius observes of Athanasius, Mores illius & oratio plus nocuere adversariis quàm scripta, he hurt his adversaries more by his good life then great learning.
Camerarius observes of Athanasius, Mores Illius & oratio plus nocuere adversariis quàm Scripta, he hurt his Adversaries more by his good life then great learning.
It is indeed the most received opinion, that the Caelestiall Starres doe virtually produce that heate in this sublunary world which is not inherent in themselves.
It is indeed the most received opinion, that the Celestial Stars do virtually produce that heat in this sublunary world which is not inherent in themselves.
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But the more ancient searchers into natures secrets could not well conceive how they should have power to give that unto others, which they wanted in themselves.
But the more ancient searchers into nature's secrets could not well conceive how they should have power to give that unto Others, which they wanted in themselves.
Therefore Plato somewhat alters the phrase of Moses, In the beginning God created NONLATINALPHABET, The Earth and the Heaven, in his opinion a Globe of purer fire, whereof the Starres are the more condensed parts.
Therefore Plato somewhat alters the phrase of Moses, In the beginning God created, The Earth and the Heaven, in his opinion a Globe of Purer fire, whereof the Stars Are the more condensed parts.
We may bring more hurt then profit to GODS Church, if we be, Catholici praedicando, haeretici verò vivendo, as Bernard speakes, Catholickes, in our doctrines and Heretickes, in our lifes.
We may bring more hurt then profit to GOD'S Church, if we be, Catholici Preaching, haeretici verò vivendo, as Bernard speaks, Catholics, in our doctrines and Heretics, in our life's.
but hath made them also by the position, and order of their motions, NONLATINALPHABET, as so many markes and foote stepps to guide the wary marriner thorough the untrackt pathes of his watry voyage.
but hath made them also by the position, and order of their motions,, as so many marks and foot steps to guide the wary mariner through the untrackt paths of his watery voyage.
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Christ would have his spirituall Starres to be such in the order and motion of their lifes, that those which sayle on the Sea of this world may by the guidance of their good example be ledd safely to the Haven of future happinesse.
christ would have his spiritual Stars to be such in the order and motion of their life's, that those which sail on the Sea of this world may by the guidance of their good Exampl be led safely to the Haven of future happiness.
But when that light of grace which should shine forth in their lifes shall be turned into the filthy vapour of an Ignis Fatuus, it will quickly lead many followers with them into pitts of destruction.
But when that Light of grace which should shine forth in their life's shall be turned into the filthy vapour of an Ignis Fatuus, it will quickly led many followers with them into pits of destruction.
Therefore it was (as Minutius Faelix conjectures) that the Devills policy made the Poets fayne their heathenish gods guilty of the worlds pollutions, Ʋt vitiis hominum auctoritas quaedam pararetur.
Therefore it was (as Minutius Felix Conjectures) that the Devils policy made the Poets fain their Heathenish God's guilty of the world's pollutions, Ʋt Vitiis hominum auctoritas quaedam pararetur.
Caput malum, Caput mali, is the physitians rule, An evill head is the head of evill, vicious humours will quickly flow thence to marre the health of the whole body.
Caput malum, Caput mali, is the Physicians Rule, an evil head is the head of evil, vicious humours will quickly flow thence to mar the health of the Whole body.
Why should we carry our literature about with us as Ʋriahs letter to be our owne destruction? Suetonius reports of Iulius Caesar, that when he was slayne in the Senate house there were those letters found about him, which if he had but reade might have discovered his plotted death.
Why should we carry our literature about with us as Ʋriahs Letter to be our own destruction? Suetonius reports of Julius Caesar, that when he was slain in the Senate house there were those letters found about him, which if he had but read might have discovered his plotted death.
Pitty it were that any should dye in Hell with those letters, that learning about them, which if they had read in practise, might have discovered a way to have escaped that eternall misery.
Pity it were that any should die in Hell with those letters, that learning about them, which if they had read in practice, might have discovered a Way to have escaped that Eternal misery.
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Why should not the same boate convey the ferry man as well as the passengers to the other side of Iordan into the Land of Canaan? Surely God will never endure unholy lives in those which are neare him and which should sanctify him before the people.
Why should not the same boat convey the ferry man as well as the passengers to the other side of Iordan into the Land of Canaan? Surely God will never endure unholy lives in those which Are near him and which should sanctify him before the people.
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Christ will ever looke that those which he honours bee Starres in his right hand should prayse him in the regulate motion of a well-ordered conversation as well as in the light of sound doctrine.
christ will ever look that those which he honours be Stars in his right hand should praise him in the regulate motion of a well-ordered Conversation as well as in the Light of found Doctrine.
Aelian tells us that the high-Priest among the Aegyptians was wont to weare about his neck an ornament of a saphyre stone, which was called by the name of NONLATINALPHABET or truth.
Aelian tells us that the high-Priest among the egyptians was wont to wear about his neck an ornament of a Sapphire stone, which was called by the name of or truth.
Ʋrim and Thummim, NONLATINALPHABET, manifestation & truth, as the septuagint have it, are such ornaments which should be ever found in the breasts of Gods Priests, NONLATINALPHABET (so the septuagint render their Ʋrim and Thummim on the breast of the high Preist under the Law) manifestation and truth are such ornaments, which must never be wanting from the breasts, and hearts of GODS Priests.
Ʋrim and Thummim,, manifestation & truth, as the Septuagint have it, Are such Ornament which should be ever found in the breasts of God's Priests, (so the Septuagint render their Ʋrim and Thummim on the breast of the high Priest under the Law) manifestation and truth Are such Ornament, which must never be wanting from the breasts, and hearts of GOD'S Priests.
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Thirdly, the Celestiall Starres besides their light and motion have a secret influence into the deeper bowells of the Earth, whither their light cannot reach.
Thirdly, the Celestial Stars beside their Light and motion have a secret influence into the Deeper bowels of the Earth, whither their Light cannot reach.
These spirituall Starres in Christs Hand must have some good influence into the hearts of those, to whom their light of Doctrine or example and motion of life cannot extend,
These spiritual Stars in Christ Hand must have Some good influence into the hearts of those, to whom their Light of Doctrine or Exampl and motion of life cannot extend,
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God forbid that Samuel should ever sinne against the Lord in ceasing to pray for Israel. Prayer is one of Luthers three things, which concurre to the making up of a good Divine,
God forbid that Samuel should ever sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for Israel. Prayer is one of Luthers three things, which concur to the making up of a good Divine,
When good Alexander spends the whole night in Prayer, Arrius that blazing Starre shall sooner goe out with an ill smell then come to be enthron'd in a chayre of expected honour.
When good Alexander spends the Whole night in Prayer, Arius that blazing Star shall sooner go out with an ill smell then come to be Enthroned in a chair of expected honour.
Memorable is that story mention'd by Xiphilinus the contracter of Dion, and we finde it also in that Epistle of Marcus the Emperour in that worke of Iustine Martyr. When that Emperours Army not overcome by their enemies sword was like to perish for want of water;
Memorable is that story mentioned by Xiphilinus the contracter of Dion, and we find it also in that Epistle of Marcus the Emperor in that work of Justin Martyr. When that emperors Army not overcome by their enemies sword was like to perish for want of water;
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Were the prayers of Gods faithfull Ministers the Charriots, and Horse-men of Israel, shot forth with all their strength, they might be able to crosse the Seas and like that NONLATINALPHABET fall with the sweete influence of a refreshing showre upon the Tents of Gods Israel, and as hote thunderbolts upon the heads of their Aegyptian Enemies.
Were the Prayers of God's faithful Ministers the Chariots, and Horsemen of Israel, shot forth with all their strength, they might be able to cross the Seas and like that fallen with the sweet influence of a refreshing shower upon the Tents of God's Israel, and as hight thunderbolts upon the Heads of their Egyptian Enemies.
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But our Prayers also must be wing'd with Charity, or else they will scarce bring the true Olive branch of comfort in their mouthes unto poore distressed Christans.
But our Prayers also must be winged with Charity, or Else they will scarce bring the true Olive branch of Comfort in their mouths unto poor distressed Christians.
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The Starres above enjoy not their influence to themselves, but cast it forth into the bowells of the Earth where they produce pretious mineralls and heapes of gold in those earthen Coffers.
The Stars above enjoy not their influence to themselves, but cast it forth into the bowels of the Earth where they produce precious minerals and heaps of gold in those earthen Coffers.
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These spirituall Starres in Christs Hand should not please themselves in a self fruitiō of their goodnes, they should by some secret influence of their Charity produce golden mines of comforts in those fleshy cabbinets, the bowells of poore dejected Christians.
These spiritual Stars in Christ Hand should not please themselves in a self fruition of their Goodness, they should by Some secret influence of their Charity produce golden mines of comforts in those fleshy Cabinets, the bowels of poor dejected Christians.
The Ministers are as the stomack of the Church, they receive not the mercies of God to be lock't up within the narrow confines of their own sole injoyement,
The Ministers Are as the stomach of the Church, they receive not the Mercies of God to be locked up within the narrow confines of their own sole injoyement,
It should not be sayd in our dayes, Levites passe by on the other side, when Samaritans stand still to powre the oyle of Mercy into wounded travailers.
It should not be said in our days, Levites pass by on the other side, when Samaritans stand still to pour the oil of Mercy into wounded travelers.
This will be ever expected from the Starres of Christ, that they should have some good influence into the hearts of others by their prayers and by their Charity.
This will be ever expected from the Stars of christ, that they should have Some good influence into the hearts of Others by their Prayers and by their Charity.
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These Starres in Christs hand must imitate the diligence of their pattern by the practise of an unwearyed patience in the motion of their restlesse function.
These Stars in Christ hand must imitate the diligence of their pattern by the practice of an unwearied patience in the motion of their restless function.
Those indeed which have learned the art of casting their whole burden upon the backes of others reserving nothing to themselves, know not whether S. Bernard speakes sence,
Those indeed which have learned the art of casting their Whole burden upon the backs of Others reserving nothing to themselves, know not whither S. Bernard speaks sense,
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The water standing continually in the Cisterne may quickly corrupt and putrifie, but the oftner wee turne the cock to powre out of those waters upon the parched ground of the peoples hearts, a new supply of grace for grace will flow from Christ our Fountain.
The water standing continually in the Cistern may quickly corrupt and putrify, but the oftener we turn the cock to pour out of those waters upon the parched ground of the peoples hearts, a new supply of grace for grace will flow from christ our Fountain.
and the fishnets, the first academy unto his blessed Apostles. Amongst all the callings of men, where more bitter labours then in the Shepheards hooke,
and the fishnets, the First academy unto his blessed Apostles. among all the callings of men, where more bitter labours then in the Shepherds hook,
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What then must be the patience of Gods Ministers in their sharpest labours, least the soules of Men, more worth thē Lambes should miscary & fall into the hands of that devouring Lyon? If a shepeard loose a Sheep, though his Mr. should not grant him pardon,
What then must be the patience of God's Ministers in their Sharpest labours, lest the Souls of Men, more worth them Lambs should miscarry & fallen into the hands of that devouring lion? If a Shepherd lose a Sheep, though his Mr. should not grant him pardon,
Only those which are entrusted with NONLATINALPHABET, the reasonable flocke of Christ, if the Sheepe perish through their default, the punishment extends beyond the purses reach, to the losse of their dearest soules.
Only those which Are Entrusted with, the reasonable flock of christ, if the Sheep perish through their default, the punishment extends beyond the purses reach, to the loss of their dearest Souls.
how chary would he be in the keeping of so rich a Pearle? We have (saith Bernard ) the soules of men committed to our charge, more deare unto Christ then his own soule,
how chary would he be in the keeping of so rich a Pearl? We have (Says Bernard) the Souls of men committed to our charge, more deer unto christ then his own soul,
and shall we be carelesse keepers of such pretious Jewells? Surely (B) the danger cannot be small, which hangs over the neglect of those which watch over soules,
and shall we be careless keepers of such precious Jewels? Surely (B) the danger cannot be small, which hangs over the neglect of those which watch over Souls,
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as they that must give account as the Apostle speakes. Heb. 13.17. Such was Chrysostomes apprehension of this danger, that he professeth of himselfe in his sixth booke, de Sacerdotio, NONLATINALPHABET.
as they that must give account as the Apostle speaks. Hebrew 13.17. Such was Chrysostomes apprehension of this danger, that he Professes of himself in his sixth book, de Sacerdotal,.
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Eusebius observes in his eighth booke, That it fell as a part of divine Justice upon some Ministers in the persequution of Dioclesian, that for their not taking heed to the flock of Christ whereof the Holy Ghost had made them overseers, they were made NONLATINALPHABET, keepers of Camells instead of pastors of Christs sheepe.
Eusebius observes in his eighth book, That it fell as a part of divine justice upon Some Ministers in the persecution of Diocletian, that for their not taking heed to the flock of christ whereof the Holy Ghost had made them Overseers, they were made, keepers of Camels instead of Pastors of Christ sheep.
And Luther speakes of one whose unfaithfulnesse in his Ministeriall function made his dying tongue to tast the Gall of that bitter wish, O utinam fuissem omni vitâ meâ subulci famulus.
And Luther speaks of one whose unfaithfulness in his Ministerial function made his dying tongue to taste the Gall of that bitter wish, O utinam fuissem omni vitâ meâ subulci famulus.
What sudden shame will cover the faces of some at the last day, when Christ shall demand of them as Iohn the Evangelist did of that Bishop in Eusebius, whose remisse care had been the ruine of the young man committed to his custody, Age depositum nobis redde, where are those many soules deposed into your hands and lost under your carelesse soule-starving education? If the warmest bloud in our hearts were dissolved into droppes of sweate, it were not too much to gaine soules.
What sudden shame will cover the faces of Some At the last day, when christ shall demand of them as John the Evangelist did of that Bishop in Eusebius, whose remiss care had been the ruin of the young man committed to his custody, Age depositum nobis red, where Are those many Souls deposed into your hands and lost under your careless soule-starving education? If the warmest blood in our hearts were dissolved into drops of sweat, it were not too much to gain Souls.
Aron was to weare the names of the Children of Israel on the breast-plate of judgment upon his heart. Exodus 18.29. The care of his peoples soules can never sit too neare the heart of a good Minister.
Aron was to wear the names of the Children of Israel on the breastplate of judgement upon his heart. Exodus 18.29. The care of his peoples Souls can never fit too near the heart of a good Minister.
He must be willing to learne Pauls language to the Galathians 4.19. NONLATINALPHABET, to carry his people in the secret wombe of dearest affections, and feele no lesse then the throes of a woman in travayle, till Christ be formed in the hearts of his hearers.
He must be willing to Learn Paul's language to the Galatians 4.19., to carry his people in the secret womb of dearest affections, and feel no less then the throes of a woman in travail, till christ be formed in the hearts of his hearers.
Such was the care of good Luther, If waiting on my Ministery all my dayes (saith he) I could gaine but one soule, Eo contentus Deo gratias agerem, content with that as a sufficient reward of all my paines.
Such was the care of good Luther, If waiting on my Ministry all my days (Says he) I could gain but one soul, Eo Contentus God gratias agerem, content with that as a sufficient reward of all my pains.
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For were a man able to see the beauty of a soule (as Catharina Senensis, a religious woman once spake) Centies in die pro illius salute subiret mortem.
For were a man able to see the beauty of a soul (as Catharina Senensis, a religious woman once spoke) Centuries in die Pro Illius salute subiret mortem.
this shall sufficiently recompence our greatest paines, when as the silke Worme having spent and work't out our selves we shall end in the soft silke of eternall happinesse.
this shall sufficiently recompense our greatest pains, when as the silk Worm having spent and worked out our selves we shall end in the soft silk of Eternal happiness.
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and unwearyed motion of our spirituall function. Fifthly, the caelestiall Starres keepe their continuall motion within the circuit of their Heavenly Orbes.
and unwearied motion of our spiritual function. Fifthly, the celestial Stars keep their continual motion within the circuit of their Heavenly Orbs.
Their lifes should flourish like the Palme-Tree, as the Psalmist speakes, of which Tree S. Gregory observes, that shee growes least in the body or truncke neare the Earth,
Their life's should flourish like the Palme-Tree, as the Psalmist speaks, of which Tree S. Gregory observes, that she grows least in the body or trunk near the Earth,
Timothy will never please him that hath chosen him to be his spirituall Souldier, if he doe suffer himselfe NONLATINALPHABET, to be intangled in the affayres of this life. 2. Tim. 2.4. The birdlime of earthly thoughts will keepe down the wing of the soule from mounting upwards by heavenly contemplations.
Timothy will never please him that hath chosen him to be his spiritual Soldier, if he do suffer himself, to be entangled in the affairs of this life. 2. Tim. 2.4. The birdlime of earthly thoughts will keep down the wing of the soul from mounting upward by heavenly contemplations.
It were well for the Church if the generation of those were quite extinct of whom Erasmus speakes, Decimatores potiùs quam praedicatores, their tything tables are oftner in their hands then Gods Booke before their eyes:
It were well for the Church if the generation of those were quite extinct of whom Erasmus speaks, Decimators potiùs quam Preachers, their tithing tables Are oftener in their hands then God's Book before their eyes:
Surely the eye of our Ministeriall function will seldome looke up by heavenly Meditations, when the eyes of our mind are continually fixt upon the Earth.
Surely the eye of our Ministerial function will seldom look up by heavenly Meditations, when the eyes of our mind Are continually fixed upon the Earth.
And Sulpitius Severus in his first booke of his sacred History, thought good to commend the same example as a looking-glasse to the Clergy in his time, which (saith he) too much unmindfull or at least ignorant of that precept, Inhiant possessionibus, praedia excolunt, emunt venduntque:
And Sulpitius Severus in his First book of his sacred History, Thought good to commend the same Exampl as a Looking glass to the Clergy in his time, which (Says he) too much unmindful or At least ignorant of that precept, Inhiant possessionibus, praedia excolunt, emunt venduntque:
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NONLATINALPHABET, To weave Woollen, and Linnen togegether in the garment of an Israelite. I admire their skill (saith the same Father) which can deale in both these, NONLATINALPHABET,
, To weave Woollen, and Linen together in the garment of an Israelite. I admire their skill (Says the same Father) which can deal in both these,,
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Epiphanius observes of the Meletians, though they were Orthodox in their Faith, yet by Communion with Arrius and his faction, they were not NONLATINALPHABET, free from the filthy dung of some corrupt manners.
Epiphanius observes of the Meletians, though they were Orthodox in their Faith, yet by Communion with Arius and his faction, they were not, free from the filthy dung of Some corrupt manners.
We shall be then most like the Starres our pattern, when we keepe our selves within the Orbe of Heavenly contemplations, farre remote from this inferior, and baser Earth.
We shall be then most like the Stars our pattern, when we keep our selves within the Orb of Heavenly contemplations, Far remote from this inferior, and baser Earth.
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Those graces of Gods Spirit, in the hearts of Gods faithfull servants should shine as bright Starres in the obscurest nights of affliction which in the clearer sunshine of prosperity did not appeare with that perfect lustre.
Those graces of God's Spirit, in the hearts of God's faithful Servants should shine as bright Stars in the obscurest nights of affliction which in the clearer sunshine of Prosperity did not appear with that perfect lustre.
What is that catalogue of his often perills. 2. Cor. 11. but as a picture of the unquiet Sea full of the swelling waves of persequutions beating upon the back each of other, the least whereof may suffice to breake the earthen Pitcher of humane frailty? Yet in all these sufferings, NONLATINALPHABET (2 Cor. 7.4.) is the strange Swan-like tune from the mouth of this dying, and afflicted saint.
What is that catalogue of his often perils. 2. Cor. 11. but as a picture of the unquiet Sea full of the swelling waves of persecutions beating upon the back each of other, the least whereof may suffice to break the earthen Pitcher of humane frailty? Yet in all these sufferings, (2 Cor. 7.4.) is the strange Swanlike tune from the Mouth of this dying, and afflicted saint.
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Luthers Theorome, Schola Crucis, Schola lucis, The light of superabundant joy shining thorough the black clouds of abounding afflictions is a harsh sounding paradox in the eares of the world,
Luthers Theorome, School Crucis, School lucis, The Light of superabundant joy shining through the black Clouds of abounding afflictions is a harsh sounding paradox in the ears of the world,
Modestus may use his best skill to entangle Basill in the Arrian subtleties, but at last he shall carry newes unto Valens of a strange valour, as Nazianzen reports it, NONLATINALPHABET.
Modestus may use his best skill to entangle Basil in the Arrian subtleties, but At last he shall carry news unto Valens of a strange valour, as Nazianzen reports it,.
They are still false lights or meteors hanging in the Ayre of ambition, not fixt in the Firmament of truth, which every wind of trouble is able to cast upon the ground of a new Faith.
They Are still false lights or meteors hanging in the Air of ambition, not fixed in the Firmament of truth, which every wind of trouble is able to cast upon the ground of a new Faith.
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Whereas the example of a well-sinewed patience and valour in the leaders, might steele the hearts of weaker Christians to follow them in the same steps.
Whereas the Exampl of a well-sinewed patience and valour in the leaders, might steel the hearts of Weaker Christians to follow them in the same steps.
We find a passage in Luke 23.26. they lay hold on Simon a Cyrenian, and on him they layd the Crosse, that he might beare it NONLATINALPHABET behind Jesus.
We find a passage in Lycia 23.26. they lay hold on Simon a Cyrenian, and on him they laid the Cross, that he might bear it behind jesus.
The examples of constant patience shining forth in the blackest afflictions of Gods Ministers, would be as so many Cyrenians to beare a part in the crosses of weaker Christians, that they might not faint under the burden of their heavy pressures.
The Examples of constant patience shining forth in the Blackest afflictions of God's Ministers, would be as so many Cyrenians to bear a part in the Crosses of Weaker Christians, that they might not faint under the burden of their heavy pressures.
We shall forget what we are, Starres in the right hand of Christ, if in the darkest nights of persecution or affliction, wee should not send forth our brightest beames.
We shall forget what we Are, Stars in the right hand of christ, if in the Darkest nights of persecution or affliction, we should not send forth our Brightest beams.
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Some are like Barnabas, fittest to draw the milke of consolation out of the breasts of the sweetest promises to still the noyse of the crying conscience.
some Are like Barnabas, Fittest to draw the milk of consolation out of the breasts of the Sweetest promises to still the noise of the crying conscience.
The Lord hath planted his gifts diversely in the hearts of his servants to maintaine a spirituall traffique of dearest affections in the mutuall exchange of their gifts, and graces.
The Lord hath planted his Gifts diversely in the hearts of his Servants to maintain a spiritual traffic of dearest affections in the mutual exchange of their Gifts, and graces.
The blunt whet-stone may sharpen the keener Knife, and some more dull in knowledge may set a sharper edge of zeale on the subtle conceits of more refined wits.
The blunt whetstone may sharpen the keener Knife, and Some more dull in knowledge may Set a sharper edge of zeal on the subtle conceits of more refined wits.
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Apollos mighty in the Scriptures might learne something from Aquila, and Priscilla meaner persons. The Jewish Rabbines confesse, they came to understand that place in Esai. 14.23. NONLATINALPHABET, I will sweepe them with the besome of destruction, by hearing an Arabian woman speake of a Broome in her language to her mayde.
Apollos mighty in the Scriptures might Learn something from Aquila, and Priscilla meaner Persons. The Jewish Rabbis confess, they Come to understand that place in Isaiah. 14.23., I will sweep them with the besom of destruction, by hearing an Arabian woman speak of a Broom in her language to her maid.
and to bite him with the teeth of envy? The Starres which disagree not among themselves, joyned in one to fight in their courses against Sisera, and his Host. Civill warres can never be good,
and to bite him with the teeth of envy? The Stars which disagree not among themselves, joined in one to fight in their courses against Sisera, and his Host. Civil wars can never be good,
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Our best wisedome will be to leave off private discords and to joyne our mutuall forces against that common Sisera, Satan the grand Captaine of all those troups of enemies, which warre against the peace of Sion. It's full time (B) for Abner to cry unto Ioab, shall the sword of brotherly dissension devoure for ever? know we not that it will be bitternesse in the latter end. 2 Sam. 2.26. It's a bad presage of the bodies destruction, when NONLATINALPHABET, as Nazianzen speakes, the members contend amongst themselves.
Our best Wisdom will be to leave off private discords and to join our mutual forces against that Common Sisera, Satan the grand Captain of all those troops of enemies, which war against the peace of Sion. It's full time (B) for Abner to cry unto Ioab, shall the sword of brotherly dissension devour for ever? know we not that it will be bitterness in the latter end. 2 Sam. 2.26. It's a bad presage of the bodies destruction, when, as Nazianzen speaks, the members contend among themselves.
The greatnesse of honour in these spirituall Starres of Christians should be so termed, that others may judge them little in appearance in their own eyes by the practise of humility.
The greatness of honour in these spiritual Stars of Christians should be so termed, that Others may judge them little in appearance in their own eyes by the practice of humility.
whereas the continuall thought of his graces might have blowed up his heart with windy pride above the pight of other men. NONLATINALPHABET, as Chrysostome well observes.
whereas the continual Thought of his graces might have blowed up his heart with windy pride above the pight of other men., as Chrysostom well observes.
This poyson is that which distempers the eye of our judgement and makes us account that pride in some, which we would esteeme ornaments of grace in our own hearts;
This poison is that which distempers the eye of our judgement and makes us account that pride in Some, which we would esteem Ornament of grace in our own hearts;
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they all sprung from an ambitious desire after the chayre of honour, and the authours selfe-pleasing pride in the conceits of their own braines. The Psalmist tells us;
they all sprung from an ambitious desire After the chair of honour, and the Authors self-pleasing pride in the conceits of their own brains. The Psalmist tells us;
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Wee know the descending into the lowest pits, and deepest wells, is the ready way to see those Starres at noonday, which others above us cannot behold;
we know the descending into the lowest pits, and Deepest wells, is the ready Way to see those Stars At noonday, which Others above us cannot behold;
when we keepe in the low vault of humility, we may discover those Starres of divine truthes which others higher then our selves above us cannot so wel discerne when their eyes are swelled with pride.
when we keep in the low vault of humility, we may discover those Stars of divine truths which Others higher then our selves above us cannot so well discern when their eyes Are swelled with pride.
Are the ministers of the Gospell as Starres in the right hand of Christ? then (B) what ioyfull prayse should fill the hearts and mouthes of that people, whose eyes are blessed with the light of these Starres? when the morning light appeares, it teares off that mourning garment of sorrow which the Sable night had cast upon the body of the Earth.
are the Ministers of the Gospel as Stars in the right hand of christ? then (B) what joyful praise should fill the hearts and mouths of that people, whose eyes Are blessed with the Light of these Stars? when the morning Light appears, it tears off that mourning garment of sorrow which the Sable night had cast upon the body of the Earth.
The time was, when the darkest night might have shewed you som similitude but no equality unto that dismall spirituall darknesse which tyranniz'd over our whole Nation.
The time was, when the Darkest night might have showed you Some similitude but no equality unto that dismal spiritual darkness which tyrannized over our Whole nation.
Alas what joy could the Aegyptians have in their pleasant Land? what comfort could Pharaoh take on his stately throne when palpable darkenesse clouded their faces? But since the Starres of CHRIST sent from Heaven, which at the first found NONLATINALPHABET,
Alas what joy could the egyptians have in their pleasant Land? what Comfort could Pharaoh take on his stately throne when palpable darkness clouded their faces? But since the Stars of CHRIST sent from Heaven, which At the First found,
as Chrysostome speakes, a Land full of the workes of hellish darkenes, by the preaching of the Gospell, NONLATINALPHABET, they have turned it into a lightsome Heaven.
as Chrysostom speaks, a Land full of the works of hellish darkness, by the preaching of the Gospel,, they have turned it into a lightsome Heaven.
How can their hearts bee voyd of joy which were once darke, and are now light? How should their mouthes be voyd of the sweetest tunes of prayse and thanksgiving, which were once closed up with the silence of ignorance,
How can their hearts be void of joy which were once dark, and Are now Light? How should their mouths be void of the Sweetest Tunis of praise and thanksgiving, which were once closed up with the silence of ignorance,
but are now opened with the beames of saving knowledge? Hierome tells Vigilantius, that the Christians in his time were wont to light up Candles at the reading of the Gospell, ad ad laetitiae signum demonstrandum, to hang forth a signe of their joy.
but Are now opened with the beams of Saving knowledge? Jerome tells Vigilantius, that the Christians in his time were wont to Light up Candles At the reading of the Gospel, and ad laetitiae signum demonstrandum, to hang forth a Signen of their joy.
We little consider the darknes of our fore-Fathers in that night of former ignorance, if we cannot rejoyce when the Starres of Christ cast upon us the rayes of his glorious Gospell.
We little Consider the darkness of our fore-Fathers in that night of former ignorance, if we cannot rejoice when the Stars of christ cast upon us the rays of his glorious Gospel.
It was the conceit of Aristotle, that if the Angells should cease moving those Caelestiall Orbes, men on Earth could not be able to moove a hand or foot.
It was the conceit of Aristotle, that if the Angels should cease moving those Celestial Orbs, men on Earth could not be able to move a hand or foot.
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How could we moove the least finger with any joy, should the Angells of the Churches cease their spirituall motions whereby they convey that light of comfort to dispell the darkenesse of our greatest sorrowes? Chrysostome in one of his Epistles reports of the Taurocilicians, that they came about him in his banishment with weeping eyes, and said, NONLATINALPHABET.
How could we move the least finger with any joy, should the Angels of the Churches cease their spiritual motions whereby they convey that Light of Comfort to dispel the darkness of our greatest sorrows? Chrysostom in one of his Epistles reports of the Taurocilicians, that they Come about him in his banishment with weeping eyes, and said,.
better it were (B) that the Sunne of all the earthly joyes should dissolve into nothing then that the light of these spirituall Starres should be withdrawne from you.
better it were (B) that the Sun of all the earthly Joys should dissolve into nothing then that the Light of these spiritual Stars should be withdrawn from you.
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Yee have taken away my gods, and the priest and yee are gone away, and what have I more? What is this that yee say unto mee, what ayleth thee? We need not aske a people, what ayleth them, we need not demand a cause of their bitter lamentation,
Ye have taken away my God's, and the priest and ye Are gone away, and what have I more? What is this that ye say unto me, what aileth thee? We need not ask a people, what aileth them, we need not demand a cause of their bitter lamentation,
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When once yee arrive at Canaan the clearer glasse of a more divine light the Deity, better then the Priests Urim shall represent things to the view in bigger letters;
When once ye arrive At Canaan the clearer glass of a more divine Light the Deity, better then the Priests Urim shall represent things to the view in bigger letters;
but whilst yee travayle thorough the Wildernesse of this world, your eyes should be continually fixt on the Law of God in the mouth of his Ministers, these pillars of fire to guide you in your rightest way.
but while ye travail through the Wilderness of this world, your eyes should be continually fixed on the Law of God in the Mouth of his Ministers, these pillars of fire to guide you in your Rightest Way.
Bede informes us, that the time was when the rarity of preaching had taught our fore-fathers such an esteem of Gods Ministers, that when the Bishop of the Province did at any time send one of his Presbyters,
Bede informs us, that the time was when the rarity of preaching had taught our Forefathers such an esteem of God's Ministers, that when the Bishop of the Province did At any time send one of his Presbyters,
It was the conceite of the ancient Naturalists, that the coelestiall Starres are fed with exhalations arising from the Earth as a supply of Oyle unto those heavenly Lampes, which shine for the good of this inferior world.
It was the conceit of the ancient Naturalists, that the celestial Stars Are fed with exhalations arising from the Earth as a supply of Oil unto those heavenly Lamps, which shine for the good of this inferior world.
Sure we are, these spirituall Starres must bee nourished with a supply of your maintenance, for whose eternall well-fares they spend their best strength.
Sure we Are, these spiritual Stars must be nourished with a supply of your maintenance, for whose Eternal well-fares they spend their best strength.
If we sowe unto you our spirituall light, is it any great thing, if wee reape your temporalls? The blind Aegyptians were so devoute as not to suffer the bitter famine to compell their Priests to sell their Land. And shall such pinching famine fall upon the Ministers of the Gospell in some places, that they must be compelled to sel• not their Lands, (of that they have none ▪) But their bookes,
If we sow unto you our spiritual Light, is it any great thing, if we reap your temporals? The blind egyptians were so devout as not to suffer the bitter famine to compel their Priests to fell their Land. And shall such pinching famine fallen upon the Ministers of the Gospel in Some places, that they must be compelled to sel• not their Lands, (of that they have none ▪) But their books,
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and study-furniture to buy them food? When the devotions of men in the dayes of Constantine had inriched the Church with large endowments, there was a voyce heard from Heaven (if we may believe Nauclerus) Hodiè Venenum infusum in Ecclesiam, This day is poyson dropt into the Church.
and study-furniture to buy them food? When the devotions of men in the days of Constantine had enriched the Church with large endowments, there was a voice herd from Heaven (if we may believe Nauclerus) Hodiè Venenum infusum in Church, This day is poison dropped into the Church.
I am sure a farre worse poyson is spread in the hearts of many, they can turne the Churches patrimony left by their Fathers devotion, into a monopoly of their owne possessions.
I am sure a Far Worse poison is spread in the hearts of many, they can turn the Churches patrimony left by their Father's devotion, into a monopoly of their own possessions.
but shee carries a coale along with it, which sets her nest on fire, howsoever the glorious Sun-shine of their instant prosperity, may make some ready to thinke that in earnest which Dionysius in Lactantius speakes in jest unto his companions.
but she carries a coal along with it, which sets her nest on fire, howsoever the glorious Sunshine of their instant Prosperity, may make Some ready to think that in earnest which Dionysius in Lactantius speaks in jest unto his Sodales.
It is a snare to the man that devoureth Holy things. Prov. 20.25. How many soules will cry out for vengeance against them, when (as God tells those extortioners, Ieremy 2.38.) in their skirts, in their broad wings and golden lace, is found the bloud of poore innocents.
It is a snare to the man that devoureth Holy things. Curae 20.25. How many Souls will cry out for vengeance against them, when (as God tells those extortioners, Ieremy 2.38.) in their skirts, in their broad wings and golden lace, is found the blood of poor Innocents.
Therefore (B) it will be your best wisdome to walke worthy of the light of these Starres whilst yee doe injoy them, least God in his just displeasure should remove them out of our golden Candlesticke.
Therefore (B) it will be your best Wisdom to walk worthy of the Light of these Stars while ye do enjoy them, lest God in his just displeasure should remove them out of our golden Candlestick.
We see, that the Starres above keepe no one continuall place in our Hemispheare; the evening shewes them in the West, and the morning finds them in the East.
We see, that the Stars above keep no one continual place in our Hemisphere; the evening shows them in the West, and the morning finds them in the East.
All your happinesse comes by the light of the Gospell, therfore you may well bestow the honour and the maintenance upon these Starres in the Right hand of Christ.
All your happiness comes by the Light of the Gospel, Therefore you may well bestow the honour and the maintenance upon these Stars in the Right hand of christ.
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And now if the time would give leave, I should crave your attentions unto the Orbe where these Starres are scituate Dextrâ Christi, that there you might behold their honour and their safety.
And now if the time would give leave, I should crave your attentions unto the Orb where these Stars Are situate Dextrâ Christ, that there you might behold their honour and their safety.
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It is no small honour to these spirituall Starres, that they are with Bathsheba placed at the right hand of Salomon. And they shall ever finde sufficient strength in this hand to defend,
It is no small honour to these spiritual Stars, that they Are with Bathsheba placed At the right hand of Solomon. And they shall ever find sufficient strength in this hand to defend,
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