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THE EVNVCH'S Conuersion. Acts 8.26.27.28. &c. 26. Then the Angel of the Lord spake vnto Philip, saying, Arise, and goe toward the South:
THE EVNVCH'S Conversion. Acts 8.26.27.28. etc. 26. Then the Angel of the Lord spoke unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go towards the South:
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vnto the way that goeth downe from Ierusalem vnto Gaza, which is waste. 27. And he arose and went on:
unto the Way that Goes down from Ierusalem unto Gaza, which is waste. 27. And he arose and went on:
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and beholde, a certaine Eunuch of Aethiopia, Candaces the Queene of the Aethiopians chiefe gouernour, who had the rule of all her treasure,
and behold, a certain Eunuch of Ethiopia, Candace's the Queen of the Ethiopians chief governor, who had the Rule of all her treasure,
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and came to Ierusalem to worship. 28. And as he returned sitting in his chariot, he read Esaias the Prophet. &c. AS we may cleerly see and behold with the eyes of our bodies the power and goodness of God, in the creation of the worlde by his Sonne, by whom hee made the world. Hebr. 1.2.
and Come to Ierusalem to worship. 28. And as he returned sitting in his chariot, he read Isaiah the Prophet. etc. AS we may clearly see and behold with the eyes of our bodies the power and Goodness of God, in the creation of the world by his Son, by whom he made the world. Hebrew 1.2.
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So may wee with the eyes of our soules, much more cleerely see & behold, his more powerfull omnipotencie and goodnes, in the recreating,
So may we with the eyes of our Souls, much more clearly see & behold, his more powerful omnipotency and Goodness, in the recreating,
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and new making thereof, by the same his Sonne; by whom he remade, that is to say, he redeemed the world. Iohn. 3.16. In the former, Dixit & formata sunt omnia, Hee spake the word, and all things were formed;
and new making thereof, by the same his Son; by whom he remade, that is to say, he redeemed the world. John. 3.16. In the former, Dixit & formata sunt omnia, He spoke the word, and all things were formed;
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in the later, passus est Christus, & reformata sunt omnia, Christ suffered, & all things were made anew and reformed.
in the later, passus est Christus, & Reformata sunt omnia, christ suffered, & all things were made anew and reformed.
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In the former, hee shewed digitum potentiae, the finger of his power; in the later, hee shewed manum misericordiae, his whole hand of mercy.
In the former, he showed Digit potentiae, the finger of his power; in the later, he showed manum Mercy, his Whole hand of mercy.
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In the former, he breathed into the world the breath of life:
In the former, he breathed into the world the breath of life:
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in the later, it pleased him that his Sonne should expirare, should breathe out his owne breath,
in the later, it pleased him that his Son should expirare, should breathe out his own breath,
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and lay downe his owne life for the world, that so it might haue eternall life.
and lay down his own life for the world, that so it might have Eternal life.
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Thereby verefying vnto vs, the comfortable trueth of that assertion, which reuerend and Christian antiquity hath from age, to age, commended vnto vs;
Thereby verifying unto us, the comfortable truth of that assertion, which reverend and Christian antiquity hath from age, to age, commended unto us;
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to wit, that God hath shewed himselfe more glorious in redeeming, than in making the world and mankinde.
to wit, that God hath showed himself more glorious in redeeming, than in making the world and mankind.
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Now, that this great work of mercy wrought by God, in the person of Christ, for the saluation of man, might bee made knowne to all men;
Now, that this great work of mercy wrought by God, in the person of christ, for the salvation of man, might be made known to all men;
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it pleased God to make that great persecution mentioned in the beginning of this chapter, to be a very effectuall meanes.
it pleased God to make that great persecution mentioned in the beginning of this chapter, to be a very effectual means.
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For whereas the godly and faithfull beleeuers in Christ, were all gathered together in Hierusalem, as it were so many Bees in one Hiue;
For whereas the godly and faithful believers in christ, were all gathered together in Jerusalem, as it were so many Bees in one Hive;
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God beeing pleased that the hony & sweetness of his sauing truth, and the knowledge of his Sonne, should be no longer shut vppe in that one Hiue,
God being pleased that the honey & sweetness of his Saving truth, and the knowledge of his Son, should be no longer shut up in that one Hive,
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but should bee imparted to others, both men and nations, suffered them to be scattered and dispersed, in similitudinem granorum seminis, vt ex ipsis magna seges fidei multiplicaretur, that so, of their sowing the seedes of faith,
but should be imparted to Others, both men and Nations, suffered them to be scattered and dispersed, in similitudinem granorum seminis, vt ex Ipse Magna sedges fidei multiplicaretur, that so, of their sowing the seeds of faith,
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& of the knowledge of Christ, there might follow a great haruest of beleeuers vnto God.
& of the knowledge of christ, there might follow a great harvest of believers unto God.
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Which thing did accordingly fal out, Nam vt ex grano spica, as of one graine commeth a whole eare,
Which thing did accordingly fall out, Nam vt ex grano spica, as of one grain comes a Whole ear,
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and sometimes many eares of corne:
and sometime many ears of corn:
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so was it in them, for many times one of their Sermons did beget and bring forth a multitude of faithfull beleeuers.
so was it in them, for many times one of their Sermons did beget and bring forth a multitude of faithful believers.
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Among those faithfull beleeuers, which by reason of this great persecution, were driuen from Ierusalem,
Among those faithful believers, which by reason of this great persecution, were driven from Ierusalem,
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& beeing scattered abroad, went to and fro, preaching the word, as appeareth in the fourth & fift verses of this chapter, Philip was one:
& being scattered abroad, went to and from, preaching the word, as appears in the fourth & fift Verses of this chapter, Philip was one:
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not that Philippe which was one of the twelue Apostles, for they all as appeareth in the first verse of this chapter, stayed still at Ierusalem;
not that Philip which was one of the twelue Apostles, for they all as appears in the First verse of this chapter, stayed still At Ierusalem;
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but it was that Philip which is the second in the Catalogue of the seauen Deacons, Act. 6.5.
but it was that Philip which is the second in the Catalogue of the seauen Deacons, Act. 6.5.
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And this Philip, after that hee had preached, and conuerted the City of Samaria, as it is set downe in the former part of this chapter, was imploied and vsed as you see in the wordes of my Text,
And this Philip, After that he had preached, and converted the city of Samaria, as it is Set down in the former part of this chapter, was employed and used as you see in the words of my Text,
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for the conuersion of this Eunuch.
for the conversion of this Eunuch.
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The maine scope & principall drift of the Spirit of God in this Scripture, and history, which I haue read vnto you, is to shew and shaddow out vnto vs, the large extent of the doctrine of the Gospel,
The main scope & principal drift of the Spirit of God in this Scripture, and history, which I have read unto you, is to show and shadow out unto us, the large extent of the Doctrine of the Gospel,
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& the kingdom of Christ, and how the same is by the counsell and mercifull purpose of God, to be propagated & extended to the vtmost borders of the earth.
& the Kingdom of christ, and how the same is by the counsel and merciful purpose of God, to be propagated & extended to the utmost borders of the earth.
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And therefore in this present history, which I haue chosen at this time to treat of, you may bee pleased to beholde,
And Therefore in this present history, which I have chosen At this time to Treat of, you may be pleased to behold,
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how God vouchsafed to poure vpon the head of this Honorable Eunuch, the precious ointment of the sauing knowledge of Christ:
how God vouchsafed to pour upon the head of this Honourable Eunuch, the precious ointment of the Saving knowledge of christ:
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that like as the sweete and precious oyntment that was powred on the head of Aaron, ran downe from his head,
that like as the sweet and precious ointment that was poured on the head of Aaron, ran down from his head,
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and beard, to the skirts of his garments;
and beard, to the skirts of his garments;
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so also this fragrant and sweete oyntment, might stream downe, and flowe to the skirts as it were of his cloathing, to the vtmost borders of his Countrie;
so also this fragrant and sweet ointment, might stream down, and flow to the skirts as it were of his clothing, to the utmost borders of his Country;
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and first to open to him the fountaine of life, and to let him drinke thereof;
and First to open to him the fountain of life, and to let him drink thereof;
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and then by him, as it were by a conduit pipe, to deriue and conuey the sweete streames and waters therof, to his countrie-men that dwelt a farre off,
and then by him, as it were by a conduit pipe, to derive and convey the sweet streams and waters thereof, to his countrymen that dwelled a Far off,
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euen to the people and inhabitants of Aethiopia. Which thing came accordingly to passe:
even to the people and inhabitants of Ethiopia. Which thing Come accordingly to pass:
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for he, being conuerted, conuerted many brethren, and as wee receiue it by tradition, brought many of his owne nation to the knowledge of Christ.
for he, being converted, converted many brothers, and as we receive it by tradition, brought many of his own Nation to the knowledge of christ.
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The chiefe and principall points which I obserue in this Scripture, and whereof I purpose by Gods assistance to speake at this time, are these: 1. An Angel disposeth of Philip, & assigneth him a place for his employment.
The chief and principal points which I observe in this Scripture, and whereof I purpose by God's assistance to speak At this time, Are these: 1. an Angel Disposeth of Philip, & assigneth him a place for his employment.
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ver. 26. 2. Who, & what he was, to whom, by the direction of the Angell, Philip was sent.ver. 26. 2. Who, & what he was, to whom, by the direction of the Angel, Philip was sent.
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First, hee was of Aethiopia. Secondly, hee was an honourable Personage chiefe Gouernor to the Queen of that coūtrie,
First, he was of Ethiopia. Secondly, he was an honourable Personage chief Governor to the Queen of that country,
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and had the rule of all, her treasure. Thirdly, he came or he trauelled to Ierusalem to worship.
and had the Rule of all, her treasure. Thirdly, he Come or he traveled to Ierusalem to worship.
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ver. 27. 3. In the third place, wee will consider how this noble Eunuch was busied & emploied in his returne homeward:ver. 27. 3. In the third place, we will Consider how this noble Eunuch was busied & employed in his return homeward:
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as hee returned sitting in his chariot, he read Esaias the Prophet.
as he returned sitting in his chariot, he read Isaiah the Prophet.
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ver. 28. 4. The fourth thing that I intend to speake of, is Philips performance of that duty,ver. 28. 4. The fourth thing that I intend to speak of, is Philips performance of that duty,
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and seruice, to which he was appointed.
and service, to which he was appointed.
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ver. 30. 5. Fiftly and lastly, the effectes which his owne reading and Philips preaching of Christ, wrought in this Eunuch; & they are three: first, he beleeued: secondly, hee was baptised:ver. 30. 5. Fifty and lastly, the effects which his own reading and Philips preaching of christ, wrought in this Eunuch; & they Are three: First, he believed: secondly, he was baptised:
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and thirdly, after he beleeued and was baptised, he went homeward reioycing.
and Thirdly, After he believed and was baptised, he went homeward rejoicing.
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In the first place, in that an Angel is appointed by God, to warne Philip to hasten and meete the Eunuch for his conuersion, it may teach vs,
In the First place, in that an Angel is appointed by God, to warn Philip to hasten and meet the Eunuch for his conversion, it may teach us,
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how gratious and mercifull God is to the sons of men;
how gracious and merciful God is to the Sons of men;
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who for their sakes & for their good, will haue his Angels to bee seruiceable and helpfull vnto them.
who for their sakes & for their good, will have his Angels to be serviceable and helpful unto them.
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By the help of Angels, Lot was deliuered, and preserued in the destruction of Sodome. ver. 19.
By the help of Angels, Lot was Delivered, and preserved in the destruction of Sodom. ver. 19.
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An Angel of God went before the hoast of Israel and behinde the hoast, and did deliuer them,
an Angel of God went before the host of Israel and behind the host, and did deliver them,
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& defend them from the Egyptians. Exod. 14.19.
& defend them from the egyptians. Exod 14.19.
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An Angell of the Lord opened the prison doores by night, and brought forth the Apostles, and set them at libertie. Acts 5.19.
an Angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought forth the Apostles, and Set them At liberty. Acts 5.19.
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An Angel directed Cornelius to send for Peter: and here an Angel is sent to warne Philip to ioyne himselfe to the Chariot of this Eunuch,
an Angel directed Cornelius to send for Peter: and Here an Angel is sent to warn Philip to join himself to the Chariot of this Eunuch,
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and to expound the Scripture vnto him.
and to expound the Scripture unto him.
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So true is that of the Apostle Saint Paul, Angels are ministring spirits, sent forth to minister for their sakes vvhich shall be heires of saluation. Heb. 1. last.
So true is that of the Apostle Saint Paul, Angels Are ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for their sakes which shall be Heirs of salvation. Hebrew 1. last.
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Happy are they, who by the blessing of God, doe make a wise and gracious vse of the ministration of Angels;
Happy Are they, who by the blessing of God, do make a wise and gracious use of the ministration of Angels;
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who by the cleannesse of their life, and holy conuersation, make glad those holy and blessed spirits, which are beholders and eye-witnesses of all their actions;
who by the cleanness of their life, and holy Conversation, make glad those holy and blessed spirits, which Are beholders and Eyewitnesses of all their actions;
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and by their vnfained repentance, giue them cause of reioycing:
and by their unfeigned Repentance, give them cause of rejoicing:
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For there is ioy in the presence of the Angels of God, for a sinner that cōuerteth. Luke 15.10.For there is joy in the presence of the Angels of God, for a sinner that Converts. Luke 15.10.
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Which thing if wee shall doe, then shall those Angels which reioyce in our wel-dooing,
Which thing if we shall do, then shall those Angels which rejoice in our well-doing,
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and are by Gods appointment content to loue vs, and to minister vnto vs heere in sterquilinio mundi, in this dūghill of the world, much more honour and loue vs, in aula coeli, in the Palace and kingdome of heauen;
and Are by God's appointment content to love us, and to minister unto us Here in sterquilinio mundi, in this dunghill of the world, much more honour and love us, in Aula coeli, in the Palace and Kingdom of heaven;
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and beeing glad of our conuersion in this life, will bee more glad of our assumption and saluation in heauen.
and being glad of our conversion in this life, will be more glad of our Assump and salvation in heaven.
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1. In the second or next place, we haue to consider the person, to whom by the direction of the Angel, Philip was sent;
1. In the second or next place, we have to Consider the person, to whom by the direction of the Angel, Philip was sent;
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and hee is here said, first, to be a man of Aethiopia.
and he is Here said, First, to be a man of Ethiopia.
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If any man shall vvonder how any sparke of the knowledge & true worship of God, should giue light,
If any man shall wonder how any spark of the knowledge & true worship of God, should give Light,
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& shine in Aethiopia, by the light whereof this great and noble man might attaine to any glimse of the knowledge of God,
& shine in Ethiopia, by the Light whereof this great and noble man might attain to any glimpse of the knowledge of God,
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and thereby bee brought to desire to performe any seruice and worship to him, and that in the place principallie appointed thereunto;
and thereby be brought to desire to perform any service and worship to him, and that in the place principally appointed thereunto;
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namely, in his holy Temple, at Ierusalem; especially seeing that howsoeuer the Commission of preaching the Gospel to all Nations,
namely, in his holy Temple, At Ierusalem; especially seeing that howsoever the Commission of preaching the Gospel to all nations,
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though it were giuen & sealed to the Apostles and Disciples, yet it was not yet sped, or as yet executed:
though it were given & sealed to the Apostles and Disciples, yet it was not yet sped, or as yet executed:
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If any man, I say, shall wonder hereat;
If any man, I say, shall wonder hereat;
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he must knowe, that although the light of the Gospell did not as yet shine, either in Aethiopia, or in the remote and vtmost kingdoms of the earth:
he must know, that although the Light of the Gospel did not as yet shine, either in Ethiopia, or in the remote and utmost kingdoms of the earth:
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yet besides that knowledge which men might haue by nature, and by the beholding of the creatures,
yet beside that knowledge which men might have by nature, and by the beholding of the creatures,
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and the frame of the world;
and the frame of the world;
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the light of the law, and the knowledge of God, did in some proportion, either more or lesse, shine or shimmer foorth to all Nations, singulis generum, though not generibus singulorum, as the Schoole speaketh:
the Light of the law, and the knowledge of God, did in Some proportion, either more or less, shine or shimmer forth to all nations, Singulis generum, though not generibus singulorum, as the School speaks:
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to some of all Nations, though not to all particulars of euerie Nation. God hath not left himselfe without witnesses in any place;
to Some of all nations, though not to all particulars of every nation. God hath not left himself without Witnesses in any place;
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but hath left in all the Nations of the world, some prints & footsteps of his knowledge, of his power, and goodnes.
but hath left in all the nations of the world, Some prints & footsteps of his knowledge, of his power, and Goodness.
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And although it might be said, in regard of the eminencie thereof, that in Iurie God was well known,
And although it might be said, in regard of the eminency thereof, that in Jury God was well known,
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& that his tabernacle was in Salem; yet was he knowne in other Nations also, and he made his Name glorious in all the quarters of the world.
& that his tabernacle was in Salem; yet was he known in other nations also, and he made his Name glorious in all the quarters of the world.
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The prayer or wish of Noah, that Iaphet might dwell in the Tents of Shem, was in some measure in all succeeding ages, heard, and granted.
The prayer or wish of Noah, that Japhet might dwell in the Tents of Shem, was in Some measure in all succeeding ages, herd, and granted.
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Gedeons fleece was not onely and alone watered, but the whole threshing floore:Gedeons fleece was not only and alone watered, but the Whole threshing floor:
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the Land of Iury was not alone bedeawed & moistned, with the heauenly deaw of the knowledge of God, but the whole earth, with the Nations that were farre remooued,
the Land of Jury was not alone bedewed & moistened, with the heavenly dew of the knowledge of God, but the Whole earth, with the nations that were Far removed,
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euen to the vtmost bounds thereof. Some part of this heauenly deaw, might light vpon this Eunuch's head;
even to the utmost bounds thereof. some part of this heavenly dew, might Light upon this Eunuch's head;
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and with some part of this holy oyntment, his heart might be anointed.
and with Some part of this holy ointment, his heart might be anointed.
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The bookes of Moses, and of the Prophets, came into the hands, and Schooles of many of the Gentiles:
The books of Moses, and of the prophets, Come into the hands, and Schools of many of the Gentiles:
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& not onely Plato, and many other of the more intelligent, & better sort of Philosophers,
& not only Plato, and many other of the more intelligent, & better sort of Philosophers,
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but Poets also, as Iustine Martyr writeth, saw them:
but Poets also, as Justin Martyr Writeth, saw them:
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& became as he speaketh, Fures Mosis, & Prophetarum, theeues of Moses, and of the Prophets.
& became as he speaks, Fures Moses, & Prophetarum, thieves of Moses, and of the prophets.
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And, howsoeuer the Apostle Saint Paul affirmeth in the ninth to the Romans, that to the Israelites pertaineth the adoption,
And, howsoever the Apostle Saint Paul Affirmeth in the ninth to the Roman, that to the Israelites pertaineth the adoption,
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and the glory, and the couenants, and the giuing of the law, and the seruice of God;
and the glory, and the Covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God;
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yet did it also please the Lord, that the knowledge of his law, and the manner of his holy worship and seruice, should in some degree and proportion,
yet did it also please the Lord, that the knowledge of his law, and the manner of his holy worship and service, should in Some degree and proportion,
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and that many times by diuerse accidents and strange meanes, bee deriued and communicated in all ages, to Heathen men and Gentiles.
and that many times by diverse accidents and strange means, be derived and communicated in all ages, to Heathen men and Gentiles.
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So in the old Testament, by reason of the two great Captiuities of the Israelits, the one into Egypt, the other into Babylon, the knowledge of God was spred in those Nations:
So in the old Testament, by reason of the two great Captivities of the Israelites, the one into Egypt, the other into Babylon, the knowledge of God was spread in those nations:
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and from thence, both the Grecians and the Romans, fetcht a great part of their best,
and from thence, both the Greeks and the Roman, fetched a great part of their best,
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and most mysticall, and diuiner kinde of learning.
and most mystical, and diviner kind of learning.
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And though the Israelites spoyled the Egyptians of their iewels, and other costly raiments, yet the Egyptians spoyled the Israelites, of a far more precious iewell,
And though the Israelites spoiled the egyptians of their Jewels, and other costly raiments, yet the egyptians spoiled the Israelites, of a Far more precious jewel,
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euen the knowledge of the true God.
even the knowledge of the true God.
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Thus you see, how by all, or by some of these meanes, some glimse, or portion of the knowledge of GOD, might come into Aethiopia. To conclude this point.
Thus you see, how by all, or by Some of these means, Some glimpse, or portion of the knowledge of GOD, might come into Ethiopia. To conclude this point.
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It was promised to Abraham, it was prayed for by Salomon, it was prophesied by Esay, & fore-told by Dauid, that strange Nations should knowe the Lord,
It was promised to Abraham, it was prayed for by Solomon, it was prophesied by Isaiah, & foretold by David, that strange nations should know the Lord,
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and should be made his sonnes, and vvorship him in his holy Temple.
and should be made his Sons, and worship him in his holy Temple.
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It was promised to Abraham, In thy seed shall all the Nations of the earth be blessed. Gene. 26.4.
It was promised to Abraham, In thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed. Gene. 26.4.
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It was prayed for by Salomon (and mark I pray you, how Salomons prayer reacheth,
It was prayed for by Solomon (and mark I pray you, how Solomon's prayer reaches,
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and fitteth the person of this Eunuch) Touching the Stranger, saith Salomon, that is not of thy people Israel, who shall come out of a far Country,
and fits the person of this Eunuch) Touching the Stranger, Says Solomon, that is not of thy people Israel, who shall come out of a Far Country,
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for thy Names sake, and shal come & pray in this House, (meaning the Temple) heare thou in Heauen, and doe according to all that the Stranger calleth for vnto thee. 3 Kings, 8.41.42.43. It was prophesied by Esay, The Gentiles shall walke in thy light, and Kings at the brightnes of thy rising vp:
for thy Names sake, and shall come & pray in this House, (meaning the Temple) hear thou in Heaven, and do according to all that the Stranger calls for unto thee. 3 Kings, 8.41.42.43. It was prophesied by Isaiah, The Gentiles shall walk in thy Light, and Kings At the brightness of thy rising up:
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thy sonnes shall come from far. Esay 60.3.4. And Dauid more plainly and particularly, pointeth at this Eunuch's Country, & saith;thy Sons shall come from Far. Isaiah 60.3.4. And David more plainly and particularly, pointeth At this Eunuch's Country, & Says;
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Aethiopia shal haste to stretch her hand to God. Psal. 68.31.Ethiopia shall haste to stretch her hand to God. Psalm 68.31.
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2 Secondly, he is said to haue been an honourable Personage; chiefe Gouernour and Treasurer to the Queene of that Country of Aethiopia.
2 Secondly, he is said to have been an honourable Personage; chief Governor and Treasurer to the Queen of that Country of Ethiopia.
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This sheweth, that Nobilitie may stand with Christianity;
This shows, that Nobilt may stand with Christianity;
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and that honour and greatnes, riches & vvealth, doe not in themselues hinder men, either from the knowledge,
and that honour and greatness, riches & wealth, do not in themselves hinder men, either from the knowledge,
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or from the worship and seruice of God. Although Saint Paul saith, 1 Cor. 1.26. that not many noble men, not manie mighty men, not many wise men after the flesh, are called:
or from the worship and service of God. Although Saint Paul Says, 1 Cor. 1.26. that not many noble men, not many mighty men, not many wise men After the Flesh, Are called:
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yet he doth not exclude all noble men, all mightie men all wise men after the flesh, from beeing called to the knowledge and seruice of God.
yet he does not exclude all noble men, all mighty men all wise men After the Flesh, from being called to the knowledge and service of God.
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For if all things come to passe by the direction and appointment of God; so that without him, not a sparrovv lighteth on the ground. Math. 10.29.
For if all things come to pass by the direction and appointment of God; so that without him, not a sparrow lights on the ground. Math. 10.29.
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If euery good gift come from aboue, from the Father of lights, Iam. 1.17.
If every good gift come from above, from the Father of lights, Iam. 1.17.
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If preferment come neither from the East, nor from the West, but it is God that maketh lowe, and maketh high, Psal. 75.6.7,
If preferment come neither from the East, nor from the West, but it is God that makes low, and makes high, Psalm 75.6.7,
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Then to sit at the stearn of Common-wealths, and to guide Kingdoms, to be borne of royall bloud,
Then to fit At the stearn of Commonwealths, and to guide Kingdoms, to be born of royal blood,
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& to come from the loynes of Princes, to sit on seates of iudgement, & from thence to minister iustice to the people, to be aduanced to the highest,
& to come from the loins of Princes, to fit on seats of judgement, & from thence to minister Justice to the people, to be advanced to the highest,
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or to the subordinate and inferior places of power, and authoritie, to be rich, and to haue this worlds goods in great abundance;
or to the subordinate and inferior places of power, and Authority, to be rich, and to have this world's goods in great abundance;
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euen all of these, and the like, they come not by chance, nor happen at aduenture;
even all of these, and the like, they come not by chance, nor happen At adventure;
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nor is it Catch that catch may, among the sonnes of men:
nor is it Catch that catch may, among the Sons of men:
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but it is the prouidence & hand of God, that dispenseth them at his owne pleasure, many times to them, to whom, with them, he giueth grace to vse them to his glory, to the protection & defence of his Church,
but it is the providence & hand of God, that dispenseth them At his own pleasure, many times to them, to whom, with them, he gives grace to use them to his glory, to the protection & defence of his Church,
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and to the behoofe and comfort of his Saints and seruants. Domini est terra, et plenitudo eius, The earth is the Lords, and the fulnesse thereof;
and to the behoof and Comfort of his Saints and Servants. Domini est terra, et plenitudo eius, The earth is the lords, and the fullness thereof;
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whether it be the fulnesse of soueraigne authoritie & princely dignitie, or the fulness of honor,
whither it be the fullness of sovereign Authority & princely dignity, or the fullness of honour,
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& worldly prosperity, or the fulnesse of wealth, of riches, or temporall abundance:
& worldly Prosperity, or the fullness of wealth, of riches, or temporal abundance:
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all these, and the like, as they come from God, and are in themselues, rich graces, excellent ornaments,
all these, and the like, as they come from God, and Are in themselves, rich graces, excellent Ornament,
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and euident arguments of Gods gracious goodnes and fauour to them, whom before, & aboue others, hee there-with blesseth:
and evident Arguments of God's gracious Goodness and favour to them, whom before, & above Others, he therewith Blesses:
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so are they also, if in the vse of them, they be sanctified to the owners of them excellent means of doing good,
so Are they also, if in the use of them, they be sanctified to the owners of them excellent means of doing good,
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and of glorifying God, in the gracious vse, and imployment of them.
and of glorifying God, in the gracious use, and employment of them.
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He was a noble man, he was chiefe Treasurer to a Queene, a verie great man in his country,
He was a noble man, he was chief Treasurer to a Queen, a very great man in his country,
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& yet he was also the seruant of God.
& yet he was also the servant of God.
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Nay, as he was so are all such as are noble, & great, and rich mē, in that they are noble,
Nay, as he was so Are all such as Are noble, & great, and rich men, in that they Are noble,
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& great & rich, the better fitted, and the more bound to be the seruants of God. The better fitted.
& great & rich, the better fitted, and the more bound to be the Servants of God. The better fitted.
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For gold & siluer are metals far more fit to be wrought, and to haue precious stones set & placed in them, than lead, or iron:
For gold & silver Are metals Far more fit to be wrought, and to have precious stones Set & placed in them, than led, or iron:
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so are the mindes of noble, and great, and rich men, for the most part more fit to receiue into them, the rich and precious graces & the gifts of God,
so Are the minds of noble, and great, and rich men, for the most part more fit to receive into them, the rich and precious graces & the Gifts of God,
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than those that are vulgar men, & of meane condition. And as they are for the most part better fitted than others;
than those that Are Vulgar men, & of mean condition. And as they Are for the most part better fitted than Others;
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so are they more bound than others, to the seruice, and worship of God.
so Are they more bound than Others, to the service, and worship of God.
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In a ciuill life this is the greatest cōfort, Meus sum, I am mine owne man, and at liberty:
In a civil life this is the greatest Comfort, Meus sum, I am mine own man, and At liberty:
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but in a Christian life this is the greatest comfort, euen of the most noble and greatest persons, Non sum meus, I am not mine owne man,
but in a Christian life this is the greatest Comfort, even of the most noble and greatest Persons, Non sum meus, I am not mine own man,
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but Iesus Christs, vvho hath bought mee with a price, and hath therefore bound mee, to glorifie and to serue him.
but Iesus Christ, who hath bought me with a price, and hath Therefore bound me, to Glorify and to serve him.
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It is a true saying, that Maior must be Melior; the greater must be the better:
It is a true saying, that Mayor must be Melior; the greater must be the better:
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and to whom God giueth most, at his hands he wil require most.
and to whom God gives most, At his hands he will require most.
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As therefore mortall men, are most bound to honour God most, because they are the excellentest of all mortall creatures:
As Therefore Mortal men, Are most bound to honour God most, Because they Are the excellentest of all Mortal creatures:
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so those amongst mortall men, who are noble, or rich, or great men, either by birth,
so those among Mortal men, who Are noble, or rich, or great men, either by birth,
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or by imployment, or by their endeauours in the places where they liue, are most boūd to serue God most,
or by employment, or by their endeavours in the places where they live, Are most bound to serve God most,
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because they are most excellent among mortall men.
Because they Are most excellent among Mortal men.
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Nobilitas ad virtutem obligat, nobilitie bindes men as it were in an obligation, to be vertuous:Nobilitas ad virtutem obligate, Nobilt binds men as it were in an obligation, to be virtuous:
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and he that hath lost his vertue, hath broken his bond, hath lost his nobilitie, argentum suum in scoriam conuertit;
and he that hath lost his virtue, hath broken his bound, hath lost his Nobilt, argentum suum in scoriam Convertit;
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hee hath changed his siluer into drosse. The chiefest honour of a Noble, or great man, is vertue:
he hath changed his silver into dross. The chiefest honour of a Noble, or great man, is virtue:
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and the chiefest vertue, is religion;
and the chiefest virtue, is Religion;
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without the which, how great soeuer hee bee at home, or abroad, and how noble soeuer he may seeme in his owne eyes,
without the which, how great soever he be At home, or abroad, and how noble soever he may seem in his own eyes,
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yet is hee base, and vile in the eyes of God.
yet is he base, and vile in the eyes of God.
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In the second of Ieremie, after that the people had forsaken God, the Prophet saith, They haue changed their glory,
In the second of Ieremie, After that the people had forsaken God, the Prophet Says, They have changed their glory,
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for that which doth not profit: as though the glory of a people, were indeed the seruice of the true God;
for that which does not profit: as though the glory of a people, were indeed the service of the true God;
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and the ceasing so to serue him, vvere the ceasing, or loosing of their glory.
and the ceasing so to serve him, were the ceasing, or losing of their glory.
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The feare of the Lord, saith the wise sonne of Sirach, in his first chapter, is a glory to a man,
The Fear of the Lord, Says the wise son of Sirach, in his First chapter, is a glory to a man,
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and a ioyfull crowne vnto his head. A King may be a King: but if hee want this feare, he is a King, but without a crowne.
and a joyful crown unto his head. A King may be a King: but if he want this Fear, he is a King, but without a crown.
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A noble man may be noble: but without this feare, he shall want his glory. A great man may be great, either in his own, or other mens eyes:
A noble man may be noble: but without this Fear, he shall want his glory. A great man may be great, either in his own, or other men's eyes:
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but if he want the feare of God, his greatnes is but as the swelling of a bladder puft vp with wind, which shal quickly vanish, and come to nothing.
but if he want the Fear of God, his greatness is but as the swelling of a bladder puffed up with wind, which shall quickly vanish, and come to nothing.
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A rich man may be rich, and may abound & euen wallow in wealth:
A rich man may be rich, and may abound & even wallow in wealth:
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yet if he be not rich in the Lord, & walke not in his feare, his riches are but as the varnish vpon a rotten post:
yet if he be not rich in the Lord, & walk not in his Fear, his riches Are but as the varnish upon a rotten post:
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hee is painted indeed with gold, but his root is rottennesse, his life is sinful, and his end inglorious.
he is painted indeed with gold, but his root is rottenness, his life is sinful, and his end inglorious.
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For the richest crowne, and chiefest glory to great men, in what kinde soeuer they be great, is the fear and worship of God:
For the Richest crown, and chiefest glory to great men, in what kind soever they be great, is the Fear and worship of God:
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their greatest prerogatiue is to be of the houshold of faith: their greatest freedom is to be the seruants of God:
their greatest prerogative is to be of the household of faith: their greatest freedom is to be the Servants of God:
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their greatest nobilitie is their new birth in Christ: and their greatest riches, are the gifts and graces of Gods Spirit in them.
their greatest Nobilt is their new birth in christ: and their greatest riches, Are the Gifts and graces of God's Spirit in them.
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At the top of the scepter, and of all greatnes, sits Honor, and at the foote of the scepter,
At the top of the sceptre, and of all greatness, sits Honour, and At the foot of the sceptre,
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and of all greatnes, sits Care;
and of all greatness, sits Care;
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not onely the care of performing such duties as belong to the places of such as are any way great,
not only the care of performing such duties as belong to the places of such as Are any Way great,
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but especially the care of seruing and fearing God, from whom they haue their greatnesse:
but especially the care of serving and fearing God, from whom they have their greatness:
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without which care, honour is but as a bundle of painted flowers, that yeeld no true sweetnesse;
without which care, honour is but as a bundle of painted flowers, that yield no true sweetness;
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and greatnesse is but as a bunch vpon the back of a deformed creature, which makes him the more misshapen,
and greatness is but as a bunch upon the back of a deformed creature, which makes him the more misshapen,
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and lothsome in the eyes of God. Dauids glory, was the Lord.
and loathsome in the eyes of God. David glory, was the Lord.
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Thou, O Lord (saith hee) art my buckler, the lifter vp of my head, and my glory. Psal. 3.3.Thou, Oh Lord (Says he) art my buckler, the lifter up of my head, and my glory. Psalm 3.3.
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And Theodosius the Emperor hold it a greater honour vnto himselfe that he was Membrum Ecclesiae, than that he was Caput Imperij; that hee vvas a member of the Church,
And Theodosius the Emperor hold it a greater honour unto himself that he was Limb Ecclesiae, than that he was Caput Imperij; that he was a member of the Church,
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and thereby the seruant of God, than that hee was the head, and Commaunder of the whole Empire.
and thereby the servant of God, than that he was the head, and Commander of the Whole Empire.
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And I am verely perswaded, that our most Christian and princely Theodosius, doth more reioyce,
And I am verily persuaded, that our most Christian and princely Theodosius, does more rejoice,
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and dooth herein take more comfort, that hee is Defensor fidei, Defender of the true, ancient,
and doth herein take more Comfort, that he is Defensor fidei, Defender of the true, ancient,
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truly Catholique & Apostolique saith, than that he is Magnae Britaniae Rex, the sole Monarch, & great Commander of Great Britaine.
truly Catholic & Apostolic Says, than that he is Great Britain Rex, the sole Monarch, & great Commander of Great Britain.
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And surely heerin cōsisteth our happiness, & for this we haue great cause to praise GOD,
And surely herein Consisteth our happiness, & for this we have great cause to praise GOD,
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for that our noblest plants, both root, & branches, planted by the Lords owne right hand, in the best & fattest grounds of our country, who haue the best title & greatest interest among vs to true nobility & greatnes, doe like vnto the fruitfull trees of Paradise, bring foorth among vs, not onely much hope,
for that our Noblest plants, both root, & branches, planted by the lords own right hand, in the best & Fattest grounds of our country, who have the best title & greatest Interest among us to true Nobilt & greatness, do like unto the fruitful trees of Paradise, bring forth among us, not only much hope,
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but much fruite also of holinesse, and religious pietie, to the glory of God that heere hath planted them.
but much fruit also of holiness, and religious piety, to the glory of God that Here hath planted them.
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And as they for their parts, so it is farther also to be wished, that all they which are great, in a subordinate,
And as they for their parts, so it is farther also to be wished, that all they which Are great, in a subordinate,
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and inferiour degree of greatnesse vnto them, the greater they are, the more they also would acknowledge themselues bound,
and inferior degree of greatness unto them, the greater they Are, the more they also would acknowledge themselves bound,
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& the more they would striue to worship and serue God, who hath made them great;
& the more they would strive to worship and serve God, who hath made them great;
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that so it might be truly saide in our Church, & this Common-wealth, that not onely Terra dat fructū suum, the earth brings forth her increase,
that so it might be truly said in our Church, & this Commonwealth, that not only Terra that fructū suum, the earth brings forth her increase,
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when poore men doe gladly serue God, but also that euen Coeli enarrant gloriam Dei, & astra matutina laudant eum:
when poor men do gladly serve God, but also that even Coeli enarrant gloriam Dei, & Astra Matutina laudant Eum:
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that is, the heauens set forth the glory of God, and the morning stars praise him;
that is, the heavens Set forth the glory of God, and the morning Stars praise him;
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when our greatest Grandoes, our noblest, & our chiefest great-ones, are carefull to serue, and to feare the Lord.
when our greatest Grandoes, our Noblest, & our chiefest Great-ones, Are careful to serve, and to Fear the Lord.
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And here me thinkes, I haue a very fit and iust occasion offered me, without straining,
And Here me thinks, I have a very fit and just occasion offered me, without straining,
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or offering violence to my Text, to speake vnto you Right Honourable, whether you sit on the one,
or offering violence to my Text, to speak unto you Right Honourable, whither you fit on the one,
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or the other bench, and to you Right Worshipfull, wheresoeuer you are seated, and howsoeuer you be ranked, that heare me this day,
or the other bench, and to you Right Worshipful, wheresoever you Are seated, and howsoever you be ranked, that hear me this day,
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euen to as many of you, as either for your honour, your office, or your wealth, haue prime and principall places in this our Common-wealth;
even to as many of you, as either for your honour, your office, or your wealth, have prime and principal places in this our Commonwealth;
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and first, by the example of this honourable & rich Eunuch, to tel you for your comforth, that your greatnesse and plentie, may stand with the seruice of God, & Christianity;
and First, by the Exampl of this honourable & rich Eunuch, to tell you for your Comfort, that your greatness and plenty, may stand with the service of God, & Christianity;
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and next, for your better remembring thereof, to put you all in minde, that by how much the more God hath beene bountifull to you aboue other men, by so much the more you ought and are bound aboue other men, to be dutifull,
and next, for your better remembering thereof, to put you all in mind, that by how much the more God hath been bountiful to you above other men, by so much the more you ought and Are bound above other men, to be dutiful,
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and seruiceable vnto him, because that from the sea of his bounty, you haue receiued all your waters, from the torch-light of his goodnesse, you haue lighted all your candles, from the fountaine of his fauour, you haue filled all your pitchers,
and serviceable unto him, Because that from the sea of his bounty, you have received all your waters, from the torchlight of his Goodness, you have lighted all your Candles, from the fountain of his favour, you have filled all your pitchers,
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and from the Mine of his treasures, you haue receiued all your riches.
and from the Mine of his treasures, you have received all your riches.
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And therefore let mee speake vnto you, that are mighty & rich, and great men in this assembly,
And Therefore let me speak unto you, that Are mighty & rich, and great men in this assembly,
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as Dauid did to the great men in his time, Psal. 29.1.1. Giue vnto the Lord, O yee mighty, giue vnto the Lord, glory, and strength, giue vnto the Lord, the glory due vnto his name.
as David did to the great men in his time, Psalm 29.1.1. Give unto the Lord, Oh ye mighty, give unto the Lord, glory, and strength, give unto the Lord, the glory due unto his name.
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Now seeing you cannot giue any actuall and reall seruice, any actuall & reall workes of bounty,
Now seeing you cannot give any actual and real service, any actual & real works of bounty,
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or requitall, to the person of God himselfe, both for that he is in heauen, and needeth nothing that is yours;
or requital, to the person of God himself, both for that he is in heaven, and needs nothing that is yours;
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yet doe them to the support of Gods trueth, and the furtherance of religion, do them to the maintenance of study,
yet do them to the support of God's truth, and the furtherance of Religion, do them to the maintenance of study,
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and increase of learning, doe them to Christs needy Saints and poore children;
and increase of learning, do them to Christ needy Saints and poor children;
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and then know it, & remember it to your cōfort, that what you doe to them, you doe to Christ himselfe, Matth. 25.40. who will not leaue you vnrewarded.
and then know it, & Remember it to your Comfort, that what you do to them, you do to christ himself, Matthew 25.40. who will not leave you unrewarded.
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Dauid, when he could not be kind, nor shew his loue to Ionathan his dearest friend, he shewed it to poore and lame Mephibosheth the sonne of Ionathan: so seeing you cannot shew kindnesse to your Lord and Sauiour, Iesus himselfe, shew it to his lame Mephibosheth's, his lame, his poore, his indigent, and needy Saints, and seruants.David, when he could not be kind, nor show his love to Ionathan his dearest friend, he showed it to poor and lame Mephibosheth the son of Ionathan: so seeing you cannot show kindness to your Lord and Saviour, Iesus himself, show it to his lame Mephibosheth's, his lame, his poor, his indigent, and needy Saints, and Servants.
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Some write, that although the gold, myrrh, and frankincense, which were offered by the Wise men, to our Sauiour Christ, were not receiued by him into his owne hands,
some write, that although the gold, myrrh, and frankincense, which were offered by the Wise men, to our Saviour christ, were not received by him into his own hands,
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because hee was an Infant, but into the hands of his Mother;
Because he was an Infant, but into the hands of his Mother;
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that yet neuerthelesse, he gaue vnto the Wise men that offered him those gifts, Pro auro fidem, pro myrrha spem, pro thure charitatē:
that yet nevertheless, he gave unto the Wise men that offered him those Gifts, Pro auro fidem, Pro Myrrha spem, Pro thure charitatē:
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for the gift of golde, the vertue of faith; for the gift of myrrh, the vertue of hope;
for the gift of gold, the virtue of faith; for the gift of myrrh, the virtue of hope;
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& for the gift of frankincense, the vertue of charity. And why may not we likewise say, that although those temporal blessings, which by honourable,
& for the gift of frankincense, the virtue of charity. And why may not we likewise say, that although those temporal blessings, which by honourable,
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or rich, or great men, are offered to Iesus Christ himselfe, in his poore members,
or rich, or great men, Are offered to Iesus christ himself, in his poor members,
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or are bestowed to pious and good vses, that though they bee receiued onely by the hand of their Mother, the Church;
or Are bestowed to pious and good uses, that though they be received only by the hand of their Mother, the Church;
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yet for all that, Christ Iesus himselfe will gratiously and plentifully, reward the giuers of them.
yet for all that, christ Iesus himself will graciously and plentifully, reward the givers of them.
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3 The third, or the next thing, which I noted in the person of this noble Eunuch is, that hee came from his owne Countrie to Ierusalem, to worship.
3 The third, or the next thing, which I noted in the person of this noble Eunuch is, that he Come from his own Country to Ierusalem, to worship.
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He might haue stayed at home, and so haue saued himselfe a great iourney, hee might haue sacrificed to the Gods of his owne Nation,
He might have stayed At home, and so have saved himself a great journey, he might have sacrificed to the God's of his own nation,
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and there haue had other Noblemen of his owne ranke, to associate him.
and there have had other Noblemen of his own rank, to associate him.
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Hee might haue worshipped in Meroe, the chiefe and Metropolitan Citie of Aethiopia, and needed not to trauell so far as Ierusalem, the chiefe and mother Citie of Iudaea.
He might have worshipped in Meroe, the chief and Metropolitan city of Ethiopia, and needed not to travel so Far as Ierusalem, the chief and mother city of Iudaea.
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But he could not so satisfie himself, the Spirit of God wrought another effect in him:
But he could not so satisfy himself, the Spirit of God wrought Another Effect in him:
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and that light of knowledge, which he had by the operation of the same Spirit, which now had changed him into another man, did to affect him,
and that Light of knowledge, which he had by the operation of the same Spirit, which now had changed him into Another man, did to affect him,
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and worke with him, that now no Country but the Countrie of Iudaea, no Hill but the Hill of Sion, no Place but the Temple, no Citie but the Citie of Ierusalem, no God but the God of Israel, could containe the large extent of his deuotion, could fill the desires of his heart,
and work with him, that now no Country but the Country of Iudaea, no Hill but the Hill of Sion, no Place but the Temple, no city but the city of Ierusalem, no God but the God of Israel, could contain the large extent of his devotion, could fill the Desires of his heart,
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and satisfie his soule with comfort.
and satisfy his soul with Comfort.
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It was not contentment enough for him, to wish with the Prophet Dauid, O that I might ascend into the house of the Lord,
It was not contentment enough for him, to wish with the Prophet David, Oh that I might ascend into the house of the Lord,
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and come againe vnto Ierusalem, there to pay my vowes to the Almighty, and so to goe thither in conceit onely.and come again unto Ierusalem, there to pay my vows to the Almighty, and so to go thither in conceit only.
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It did not sufficiently content him, with the Prophet Daniel, to set open those his windowes which were towards the holy Citie,
It did not sufficiently content him, with the Prophet daniel, to Set open those his windows which were towards the holy city,
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and looking towarde Ierusalem, to direct his prayers to the Almighty.
and looking toward Ierusalem, to Direct his Prayers to the Almighty.
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It could not sufficiently content him, to make a proxie, to send giftes, and to visit Ierusalem by his deputie:
It could not sufficiently content him, to make a proxy, to send Gifts, and to visit Ierusalem by his deputy:
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but though the iourney were long, the way dangerous, and the expences great; yet would hee vndertake the iourney, and goe his owne selfe in person thither.
but though the journey were long, the Way dangerous, and the expenses great; yet would he undertake the journey, and go his own self in person thither.
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Hee went vp to Ierusalem to worship. And although it could not choose, but prooue a matter of hatred at the least,He went up to Ierusalem to worship. And although it could not choose, but prove a matter of hatred At the least,
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if not of danger, and disgrace, to this noble Eunuch, to entertaine a new forme of Gods worshippe, different from that which was vsed by his owne Nation, to renounce the superstitions of his Countie-men, to single himselfe from the multitude,
if not of danger, and disgrace, to this noble Eunuch, to entertain a new Form of God's worship, different from that which was used by his own nation, to renounce the superstitions of his Countie-men, to single himself from the multitude,
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and to refuse to communicate with his Ancestors and forefathers, their heathenish and idolatrous seruing of God:
and to refuse to communicate with his Ancestors and Forefathers, their Heathenish and idolatrous serving of God:
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Yet did hee more esteeme the fauour of God, then he feared the malice, or disgrace of men:
Yet did he more esteem the favour of God, then he feared the malice, or disgrace of men:
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and therefore the reuerence and loue which he did bear inwardly in his heart towards the law,
and Therefore the Reverence and love which he did bear inwardly in his heart towards the law,
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and truth of God, and his holy worship, hee shewed it outwardly in his actions, & openly professed the same before men:
and truth of God, and his holy worship, he showed it outwardly in his actions, & openly professed the same before men:
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Hee went vp to Ierusalem to worship. He went up to Ierusalem to worship.
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An excellent example, and worthie imitation, not onely of great men, and noble personages, but of all men, of what degree, or calling soeuer they be;
an excellent Exampl, and worthy imitation, not only of great men, and noble Personages, but of all men, of what degree, or calling soever they be;
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In the matter of religion, and the seruice and worship of God, not to tie themselues to tread in the steps of others, not to bee swayed by a multitude,
In the matter of Religion, and the service and worship of God, not to tie themselves to tread in the steps of Others, not to be swayed by a multitude,
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nor to follow their Ancestors and Forefathers in their errours and superstitions;
nor to follow their Ancestors and Forefathers in their errors and superstitions;
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but most humbly and most willingly, to embrace the true knowledge, and sincere worshippe of God, whensoeuer,
but most humbly and most willingly, to embrace the true knowledge, and sincere worship of God, whensoever,
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and by whom soeuer it is truly taught, and brought vnto them.
and by whom soever it is truly taught, and brought unto them.
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A lesson not vnfit for these times, and this Age, wherein wee liue, in which our aduersaries the Papists do so commonly vrge,
A Lesson not unfit for these times, and this Age, wherein we live, in which our Adversaries the Papists do so commonly urge,
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and so strongly inforce the example of our Ancestours and Forefathers, against vs;
and so strongly enforce the Exampl of our Ancestors and Forefathers, against us;
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thereby concluding, that because they were borne and brought vp liued, & died (as they speake) in the Romish religion, that therefore we ought not to dissent from them;
thereby concluding, that Because they were born and brought up lived, & died (as they speak) in the Romish Religion, that Therefore we ought not to dissent from them;
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and that without the blot & imputation of Schism and heresie, wee •ay in no wise separate our selues from their communion,
and that without the blot & imputation of Schism and heresy, we •ay in no wise separate our selves from their communion,
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or professe any other faith, than that which they professed.
or profess any other faith, than that which they professed.
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And to speake a truth, I am hereof verely perswaded, that by this, as by their most powerfull and potent charme, they doe bewitch,
And to speak a truth, I am hereof verily persuaded, that by this, as by their most powerful and potent charm, they do bewitch,
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and enchant more soules, especially, of the weaker sort, than by all their other sorceries whatsoever:
and enchant more Souls, especially, of the Weaker sort, than by all their other sorceries whatsoever:
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and by this, as by their strongest argument, they do much preuaile, and draw many from Iewry to Italy, from Ierusalem to Rome, from Christ to Antichrist.
and by this, as by their Strongest argument, they do much prevail, and draw many from Jewry to Italy, from Ierusalem to Room, from christ to Antichrist.
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By this motiue especially, it commeth to passe, that heere in this our Land (as it may bee obserued) great and whole Families, great and whole Kindreds almost, haue been,
By this motive especially, it comes to pass, that Here in this our Land (as it may be observed) great and Whole Families, great and Whole Kindreds almost, have been,
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and doe continue Popish, because their Ancestors and Forefathers were so before them, and because it were great presumption in them,
and do continue Popish, Because their Ancestors and Forefathers were so before them, and Because it were great presumption in them,
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as they are made beleeue, to thinke themselues wiser, than They were. But if this were an vniuersall, absolute, and certaine truth, that fathers must be patterns,
as they Are made believe, to think themselves Wiser, than They were. But if this were an universal, absolute, and certain truth, that Father's must be patterns,
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and rules for their children to serue God by, so that in no wise they may differ from them, in matters of Gods worship;
and rules for their children to serve God by, so that in no wise they may differ from them, in matters of God's worship;
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then how is it that our Sauiour saith, in the 14. of Luke the 26. that He, that will not leaue his father,
then how is it that our Saviour Says, in the 14. of Lycia the 26. that He, that will not leave his father,
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and his mother, for Christs sake, should not be his disciple. and his mother, for Christ sake, should not be his disciple.
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When all the Tribes reuolted together, saith Tobit, and the house of my father Nepththali, sacrificed to the heifer Baal, I alone went often to Ierusalem, at the feasts,
When all the Tribes revolted together, Says Tobit, and the house of my father Nepththali, sacrificed to the heifer Baal, I alone went often to Ierusalem, At the feasts,
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as it was ordained vnto all the people of Israel. Tobit 1.5.6
as it was ordained unto all the people of Israel. Tobit 1.5.6
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Gedeon was commanded by the Lord, to throwe downe the Altar of Baal which his father had made,Gideon was commanded by the Lord, to throw down the Altar of Baal which his father had made,
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and to cut downe the Groue that was by it. Iudg. 6.25.
and to Cut down the Grove that was by it. Judges 6.25.
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And some of the Kings of Iuda are commended, because they walked not in the Idolatrie of their Forefathers.
And Some of the Kings of Iuda Are commended, Because they walked not in the Idolatry of their Forefathers.
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Saint Paul was the sonne of a Pharisie, and the scholler of a Pharisie, & yet neither Father,
Saint Paul was the son of a Pharisee, and the scholar of a Pharisee, & yet neither Father,
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nor Master, could make him continue in the superstition of the Pharisies, after that hee was once illuminated, and instructed in the truth.
nor Master, could make him continue in the Superstition of the Pharisees, After that he was once illuminated, and instructed in the truth.
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It is a wise, and and a godly speech of Seneca, Epist. 117. when wee cannot dissentire salua gratia, nor consentire salua conscientia, when wee cannot dissent from others, without their displeasure,
It is a wise, and and a godly speech of Senecca, Epistle 117. when we cannot dissentire salua Gratia, nor consentire salua conscientia, when we cannot dissent from Others, without their displeasure,
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nor consent vnto them, without wounding or offending our owne conscience, Let vs preferre conscience before fauour.
nor consent unto them, without wounding or offending our own conscience, Let us prefer conscience before favour.
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And it is a golden rule, which Diuines haue resolued on, and deliuered, Where God and man speake both one thing, there harken vnto both:
And it is a golden Rule, which Divines have resolved on, and Delivered, Where God and man speak both one thing, there harken unto both:
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but where God speaketh one thing, and man another, there harken to God. but where God speaks one thing, and man Another, there harken to God.
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It is a most Christian, and worthy answere, fitting this present purpose, worthy of all your attention and obseruation, which was giuen by Valentinian the Emperour, to Symmachus, which is recorded in the fift booke of Saint Ambrose his Epist. Symmachus a heathen man,
It is a most Christian, and worthy answer, fitting this present purpose, worthy of all your attention and observation, which was given by Valentinian the Emperor, to Symmachus, which is recorded in the fift book of Saint Ambrose his Epistle Symmachus a heathen man,
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and in all likelihood, an excellent Oratour, such a one as was Tertullus, of whom there is mention, Acts 24. hauing penned an eloquent speech, the scope and purpose whereof, was, to perswade the Emperour that embraced the Christian religion himselfe,
and in all likelihood, an excellent Orator, such a one as was Tertullus, of whom there is mention, Acts 24. having penned an eloquent speech, the scope and purpose whereof, was, to persuade the Emperor that embraced the Christian Religion himself,
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and was resolued to haue the same receiued, and professed in his Empire, that he would bee pleased, to permit the ancient Citie of Rome, to hold her olde forme,
and was resolved to have the same received, and professed in his Empire, that he would be pleased, to permit the ancient city of Room, to hold her old Form,
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and to keepe and vse the olde manner of seruing her heathenish Gods; thus he tuned his pipes, and thus he bespake the Emperour.
and to keep and use the old manner of serving her Heathenish God's; thus he tuned his pipes, and thus he bespoke the Emperor.
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Regard saith Rome mine age, which haue now stood a thousand yeares, and shall I now at the last, be checked and controuled, in my olde dayes? This religion which wee now seeke for,
Regard Says Room mine age, which have now stood a thousand Years, and shall I now At the last, be checked and controlled, in my old days? This Religion which we now seek for,
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& sue for at thy hands, O Emperor, was that, which won to Rome the soueraignty of the earth, which repelled and beat back that cruell Hannibal, from scaling of our walls, which preserued our goodly Capitoll out of the French mens hands:
& sue for At thy hands, Oh Emperor, was that, which wone to Room the sovereignty of the earth, which repelled and beatrice back that cruel Hannibal, from scaling of our walls, which preserved our goodly Capitol out of the French men's hands:
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And now it were a reproach after so long time, & so many Ages, to haue it quite reuersed.
And now it were a reproach After so long time, & so many Ages, to have it quite reversed.
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Much more was spoken, all very suiteable and like, if you marke it, to the discourses, and speeches of our Papists:
Much more was spoken, all very suitable and like, if you mark it, to the discourses, and Speeches of our Papists:
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but for an vp-shoot, and for a concluding argument, that was at last brought in, that his owne Father before him, had suffered them to enioy that forme and manner of seruing their Gods,
but for an upshoot, and for a concluding argument, that was At last brought in, that his own Father before him, had suffered them to enjoy that Form and manner of serving their God's,
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and neuer disallowed it, and therefore it was his part to permit it so likewise.
and never disallowed it, and Therefore it was his part to permit it so likewise.
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But the worthie Emperour, as Ambrose saith, in his funerall Sermon vpon him, beeing resolutely addicted to the defence,
But the worthy Emperor, as Ambrose Says, in his funeral Sermon upon him, being resolutely addicted to the defence,
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and maintenance of Christs glory, made this answere;
and maintenance of Christ glory, made this answer;
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Let Rome my Mother intreate any thing else at my hands, and aske what else she will of me:
Let Room my Mother entreat any thing Else At my hands, and ask what Else she will of me:
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I owe vnto her I confesse a very great dutie, and affection, because she is my Mother,
I owe unto her I confess a very great duty, and affection, Because she is my Mother,
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but I doe owe a greater to God my Father, who is the author of my saluation.
but I do owe a greater to God my Father, who is the author of my salvation.
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This was a worthie answere, of a worthie Prince:
This was a worthy answer, of a worthy Prince:
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from whence wee may learne this instruction, In matters which concerne the glory and seruice of God, not to stand vpon the will or words of men,
from whence we may Learn this instruction, In matters which concern the glory and service of God, not to stand upon the will or words of men,
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but onely on this only point, Sic dicit Dominus, thus saith the Lord, and with thankfulnesse to receiue his trueth, whensoeuer it is brought vnto vs.
but only on this only point, Sic dicit Dominus, thus Says the Lord, and with thankfulness to receive his truth, whensoever it is brought unto us
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And surely, if our ancient Fathers, the olde and first Christened Gentiles, of this our Iland of Great Britanne, & other faithlesse at the first,
And surely, if our ancient Father's, the old and First Christened Gentiles, of this our Island of Great Britain, & other faithless At the First,
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and Heathenish Kingdomes, had not held this rule, and kept this course, when it pleased God in great mercy, that the Gospell of his Sonne Christ,
and Heathenish Kingdoms, had not held this Rule, and kept this course, when it pleased God in great mercy, that the Gospel of his Son christ,
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and his sauing truth was first brought vnto them; then might they, and we, still haue remained in our ignorance and infidelitie;
and his Saving truth was First brought unto them; then might they, and we, still have remained in our ignorance and infidelity;
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then should they, and wee, haue continued aliens from the common-wealth of Israel, strangers to the couenants of grace, bondslaues to sin and Satan, not onely depriued of that glorious name, by which we are called Christians, of Christ,
then should they, and we, have continued aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, Strangers to the Covenants of grace, bondslaves to since and Satan, not only deprived of that glorious name, by which we Are called Christians, of christ,
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but also debarred from hauing any part or portion in that great worke of mercy, and redemption, which was wrought by Christ.
but also debarred from having any part or portion in that great work of mercy, and redemption, which was wrought by christ.
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For, they might haue replied to them, that were the first messengers and preachers, which first brought vnto them the glad tidings of the Gospell,
For, they might have replied to them, that were the First messengers and Preachers, which First brought unto them the glad tidings of the Gospel,
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and haue saide vnto them, as the Athenians did to Saint Paul, Act. 17.18.
and have said unto them, as the Athenians did to Saint Paul, Act. 17.18.
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What will this babbler say? hee seemeth to bee a setter forth of strange gods, in that he preacheth vnto vs Iesus, and the resurrection. What will this babbler say? he seems to be a setter forth of strange God's, in that he Preacheth unto us Iesus, and the resurrection.
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They might haue said vnto them, Our Fathers worshipt the Queene of heauen, they beleeued on Iupiter, and Apollo, they sacrificed to Mars and Venus, they worshipped the Moone,
They might have said unto them, Our Father's worshipped the Queen of heaven, they believed on Iupiter, and Apollo, they sacrificed to Mars and Venus, they worshipped the Moon,
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and the Starres, and so did their Fathers, and great Grandfathers and Ancestors, some thousands of yeares before them:
and the Stars, and so did their Father's, and great Grandfathers and Ancestors, Some thousands of Years before them:
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and shall we now begin to listen to a new and vp-start Religion;
and shall we now begin to listen to a new and upstart Religion;
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and renouncing those ancient Gods, that they so long serued, controll their iudgement, and so admit of a new-found doctrine, & worship new-found Gods?
and renouncing those ancient God's, that they so long served, control their judgement, and so admit of a newfound Doctrine, & worship newfound God's?
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But it pleased God to mooue their hearts, to receiue with meeknesse that truth;
But it pleased God to move their hearts, to receive with meekness that truth;
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and so by succession, to deriue vnto vs that truth, which was, and is able, to saue both theirs, and our soules.
and so by succession, to derive unto us that truth, which was, and is able, to save both theirs, and our Souls.
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You see, Right honourable, Right worshipfull, and beloued in the louer of your soules, Christ Iesus, to vvhat issue this point is brought,
You see, Right honourable, Right worshipful, and Beloved in the lover of your Souls, christ Iesus, to what issue this point is brought,
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and what it is that I ayme at:
and what it is that I aim At:
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namely, that as this noble Eunuch renounced the Idolatry of his Country, and the superstitions of his Ancestors and Forefathers;
namely, that as this noble Eunuch renounced the Idolatry of his Country, and the superstitions of his Ancestors and Forefathers;
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not suffering them to be a rule, or making them a president to himselfe, either for his faith,
not suffering them to be a Rule, or making them a president to himself, either for his faith,
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or for his manner of seruing God, but went vp to Ierusalem, there to worship him in his holy Temple:
or for his manner of serving God, but went up to Ierusalem, there to worship him in his holy Temple:
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so it is the duty of all men, to renounce all false & superstitious worship of God,
so it is the duty of all men, to renounce all false & superstitious worship of God,
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and to entertaine his holy truth, whensoeuer, and by whomsoeuer it is reuealed, and brought vnto them,
and to entertain his holy truth, whensoever, and by whomsoever it is revealed, and brought unto them,
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how many soeuer, or how mighty soeuer, or how neere or deere soeuer they be vnto them, that do discountenance and withstand the same.
how many soever, or how mighty soever, or how near or deer soever they be unto them, that do discountenance and withstand the same.
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Now, although this be a most vndoubted truth, and that our Aduersaries doe knowe it in their consciences so to be,
Now, although this be a most undoubted truth, and that our Adversaries do know it in their Consciences so to be,
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yet doe they neuer giue ouer to obiect, and with a full mouth to exclaime against vs, filling the ayre,
yet do they never give over to Object, and with a full Mouth to exclaim against us, filling the air,
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and the eares of men, with these, and the like frequent questions, & demaunds;
and the ears of men, with these, and the like frequent questions, & demands;
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What? were all our Ancestors and Forefathers deceiued? liued they all in error? did they all of them misse,
What? were all our Ancestors and Forefathers deceived? lived they all in error? did they all of them miss,
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and mistake the meanes which leade vnto saluation, and by consequent did they all misse the end? Did so many millions of them perish,
and mistake the means which lead unto salvation, and by consequent did they all miss the end? Did so many millions of them perish,
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and vvere they all damned?
and were they all damned?
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In answer of which their demands, which they so willingly and frequently make, and by which they haue inthralled many soules, especially of the simpler sort,
In answer of which their demands, which they so willingly and frequently make, and by which they have enthralled many Souls, especially of the simpler sort,
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and such as are vnlearned, carying them away captiue, and making them bondslaues to the man of sinne, the Antichrist of Rome, I will lay downe these three propositions. 1. Proposition. First:
and such as Are unlearned, carrying them away captive, and making them bondslaves to the man of sin, the Antichrist of Rome, I will lay down these three propositions. 1. Proposition. First:
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They were not all Papists that liued in the time of Popery; and so by consequent, all our Ancestors and Forefathers were not Papists. Secondly:They were not all Papists that lived in the time of Popery; and so by consequent, all our Ancestors and Forefathers were not Papists. Secondly:
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They did not all die Papists that in their life time were Papists. Thirdly:They did not all die Papists that in their life time were Papists. Thirdly:
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Some that both liued, and died Papists in many points, yet holding the principall, and fundamentall parts of Gods blessed, some that both lived, and died Papists in many points, yet holding the principal, and fundamental parts of God's blessed,
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and holy truth, might be, and vvere also saued. and holy truth, might be, and were also saved.
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And first, not to speake of the first six or seauen hundred yeeres after Christ, which were the purer times of the primitiue Church, in which neither the name of Pope, nor the doctrine and points of Popery,
And First, not to speak of the First six or seauen hundred Years After christ, which were the Purer times of the primitive Church, in which neither the name of Pope, nor the Doctrine and points of Popery,
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as now they are held, had any beeing or footing in the Church:
as now they Are held, had any being or footing in the Church:
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if we shall descend to the lower and later ages and times, wherein Popery, or the religion of Rome, grew strong,
if we shall descend to the lower and later ages and times, wherein Popery, or the Religion of Room, grew strong,
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and held her head at the highest;
and held her head At the highest;
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wee shall finde, if with a single eye and without partialitie wee enquire thereinto, that as in the former times,
we shall find, if with a single eye and without partiality we inquire thereinto, that as in the former times,
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so in all succeeding ages & times, euen to this of ours, there was a Church of our Religion.
so in all succeeding ages & times, even to this of ours, there was a Church of our Religion.
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And although the Professors therof could not possesse whole Nations, or Countries, or Cities, wherin they might freely & openly professe their faith, by reason of the great height & tyranny of the church of Rome, which not onely obscured them,
And although the Professors thereof could not possess Whole nations, or Countries, or Cities, wherein they might freely & openly profess their faith, by reason of the great height & tyranny of the Church of Room, which not only obscured them,
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but did also cruelly persecute them:
but did also cruelly persecute them:
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Yet were there few Nations, fevv Countries, few Citties, wherein there were not some from time to time,
Yet were there few nations, few Countries, few Cities, wherein there were not Some from time to time,
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yea and that also in the very bosome and midst of the Church of Rome, that did learnedly and zealously,
yea and that also in the very bosom and midst of the Church of Rome, that did learnedly and zealously,
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and with the losse many times of their liues, professe the same.
and with the loss many times of their lives, profess the same.
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If any man shall heere call vpon vs to make a particular and precise bed-roll or catalogue of their names,
If any man shall Here call upon us to make a particular and precise bedroll or catalogue of their names,
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and aske vs who they vvere that so haue done:
and ask us who they were that so have done:
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I answere, that besides all those which liuing in former ages, and in the times of Popery, who either could not, by reason they were vnlearned, be known publiquely,
I answer, that beside all those which living in former ages, and in the times of Popery, who either could not, by reason they were unlearned, be known publicly,
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& to the world, but onely to God, and to their ovvne consciences, to bee professors of our Religion;
& to the world, but only to God, and to their own Consciences, to be professors of our Religion;
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or if they were learned, did yet commit nothing to writing, wherby the same might be known of them:
or if they were learned, did yet commit nothing to writing, whereby the same might be known of them:
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I say besides all those, whose number no doubt was infinite, great is the nūber of those godly and learned men, of those faithfull witnesses, which frō time to time, both by writing, by preaching,
I say beside all those, whose number no doubt was infinite, great is the number of those godly and learned men, of those faithful Witnesses, which from time to time, both by writing, by preaching,
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and by dying, haue shewed to the world, that they groned vnder the burthen of Popery, that they wished a reformation,
and by dying, have showed to the world, that they groaned under the burden of Popery, that they wished a Reformation,
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and that they were of our Church, and professed our Religion.
and that they were of our Church, and professed our Religion.
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The names of which men, with the times in which they liued, together with those passages,
The names of which men, with the times in which they lived, together with those passages,
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and parts of their bookes and writings, in which they witnesse that which I haue affirmed of them, are collected together,
and parts of their books and writings, in which they witness that which I have affirmed of them, Are collected together,
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and set downe by many learned men of our part;
and Set down by many learned men of our part;
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and therefore I will spare my selfe the labour of naming them vnto you at this time.
and Therefore I will spare my self the labour of naming them unto you At this time.
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If any man shall further except and say, They are but few that are named, in comparison of the rest;
If any man shall further except and say, They Are but few that Are nam, in comparison of the rest;
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& that their number is small: let such a one know, that the number is not small;
& that their number is small: let such a one know, that the number is not small;
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and if it were, yet that it is no maruell that so few are named: it is rather a maruell that so many are named;
and if it were, yet that it is no marvel that so few Are nam: it is rather a marvel that so many Are nam;
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seeing that the Church of Rome hath in all ages & times, so earnestly laboured to blot out,
seeing that the Church of Room hath in all ages & times, so earnestly laboured to blot out,
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and to deface the memory of all, both men, and matters, which might speake for vs, or beare witnesse vnto vs.
and to deface the memory of all, both men, and matters, which might speak for us, or bear witness unto us
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For, if at this day, our Aduersaries wipe our very names out of bookes, and command that no man shall name vs but in contempt;
For, if At this day, our Adversaries wipe our very names out of books, and command that no man shall name us but in contempt;
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wee may well assure our selues, that their Ancestors haue done the like in former ages, to the men of our Religion:
we may well assure our selves, that their Ancestors have done the like in former ages, to the men of our Religion:
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and hence it commeth, that so few are mentioned and named in ancient stories.
and hence it comes, that so few Are mentioned and nam in ancient stories.
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The practice of the Papists at this day with vs, defacing our names, belying our opinions, burying our memory corrupting our books, suppressing the truth of things, purging and razing all manner of Euidence, by that diuelish deuice of their Indices expurgatorij, their purging tables, maketh vs assure our selues, that in the same manner our Ancestors were vsed.
The practice of the Papists At this day with us, defacing our names, belying our opinions, burying our memory corrupting our books, suppressing the truth of things, purging and razing all manner of Evidence, by that devilish device of their Indices expurgatorij, their purging tables, makes us assure our selves, that in the same manner our Ancestors were used.
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And this is a principall reason why wee yeeld not so perfect a catalogue as else we might doe. 2. Proposition.
And this is a principal reason why we yield not so perfect a catalogue as Else we might do. 2. Proposition.
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My second proposition vvhich I deliuered, was this;
My second proposition which I Delivered, was this;
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that They did not all die Papists, which in their life time, and in outward profession were Papists.
that They did not all die Papists, which in their life time, and in outward profession were Papists.
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For, seeing it pleaseth God sometimes, euen at the eleuenth howre, to call men to the knowledge of himself, and to repentance;
For, seeing it Pleases God sometime, even At the Eleventh hour, to call men to the knowledge of himself, and to Repentance;
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and seeing Gods mercy is not bounded, or confined to any times; but that as hee will haue mercy, on whom he wil haue mercy;
and seeing God's mercy is not bounded, or confined to any times; but that as he will have mercy, on whom he will have mercy;
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so also hee will shew mercy, at vvhat time it pleaseth him to shevv mercie; VVho can tell but that many of our Ancestors and forefathers, being touched in conscience,
so also he will show mercy, At what time it Pleases him to show mercy; Who can tell but that many of our Ancestors and Forefathers, being touched in conscience,
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and renouncing themselues, and all humane satisfactions, haue at the time of their dissolution, & the approching of death, changed their mindes;
and renouncing themselves, and all humane satisfactions, have At the time of their dissolution, & the approaching of death, changed their minds;
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and so in that faith and religion which wee professe, yeelded vp their soules into the hands of God.
and so in that faith and Religion which we profess, yielded up their Souls into the hands of God.
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A thing the more probable, and like to bee true, because in these our dayes, many Papists haue bin by most certaine and true experience, obserued to haue done, and to do the like:
A thing the more probable, and like to be true, Because in these our days, many Papists have been by most certain and true experience, observed to have done, and to do the like:
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who in articulo mortis, beeing at the brink and point of death, haue been content, not onely to suspect,
who in articulo mortis, being At the brink and point of death, have been content, not only to suspect,
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and feare, but to renounce their own merits, and their owne works, to disclaime the vvhole body of humane satisfactions,
and Fear, but to renounce their own merits, and their own works, to disclaim the Whole body of humane satisfactions,
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and to cleaue onely and alone, to the mercie of God in Christ, for their saluation;
and to cleave only and alone, to the mercy of God in christ, for their salvation;
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and so, though they liued Papists, haue died Protestants. And no maruaile though many Papists haue so done, and do so daily:
and so, though they lived Papists, have died Protestants. And no marvel though many Papists have so done, and do so daily:
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for alas, what comfort or consolation can a wounded conscience, and a soule laden with sinne,
for alas, what Comfort or consolation can a wounded conscience, and a soul laden with sin,
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now ready to depart the vvorld, and to appeare before the maiestie of GOD (in whose presence the Cherubins are polluted, the Angels are vnholy,
now ready to depart the world, and to appear before the majesty of GOD (in whose presence the Cherubim Are polluted, the Angels Are unholy,
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and the heauens are vncleane) there to answere the iustice of God, and to giue an account for all things that it hath done in the bodie;
and the heavens Are unclean) there to answer the Justice of God, and to give an account for all things that it hath done in the body;
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I say what comfort or consolation can such a sinfull and dying soule finde, in reflecting it selfe vpon it selfe, in the works of it owne hands, in the worth of it owne merites, in the fruites of it owne labours, in crosses, crucifixes, Saints, Agnus Dei's, blessed graines, holy reliques, pilgrimages, extreame vnction, dirges, trentalls, masses, in Priests absolutions, in Bishops blessings, in Popes pardons,
I say what Comfort or consolation can such a sinful and dying soul find, in reflecting it self upon it self, in the works of it own hands, in the worth of it own merits, in the fruits of it own labours, in Crosses, crucifixes, Saints, Agnus Dei's, blessed grains, holy Relics, Pilgrimages, extreme unction, dirges, Trentals, masses, in Priests absolutions, in Bishops blessings, in Popes Pardons,
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or in all, or any of these, or other the trash & trumpery of Rome?
or in all, or any of these, or other the trash & trumpery of Room?
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Will such Figge-leaues couer our shame? will such sacrifices satisfie for sinne? or can such stubble and strawe endure the fierie triall of Gods iustice,
Will such Fig leaves cover our shame? will such Sacrifices satisfy for sin? or can such stubble and straw endure the fiery trial of God's Justice,
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and yet not be consumed?
and yet not be consumed?
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Foolish Semele, great was thy folly (and thou art worthily taxed, & branded with a marke of folly and dangerous indiscretion,
Foolish Semele, great was thy folly (and thou art worthily taxed, & branded with a mark of folly and dangerous indiscretion,
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euē by Poets themselues) for desiring that Iupiter would in the selfe-same manner visit thee at his next comming, in which hee vsed to visite Iuno: by vvhich meanes it came to passe, that thou wast not onely amazed at his brightnes,
even by Poets themselves) for desiring that Iupiter would in the selfsame manner visit thee At his next coming, in which he used to visit Iuno: by which means it Come to pass, that thou wast not only amazed At his brightness,
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but also by the lightning and thunder which attended him, when he was in his maiestie, wast burnt vp quick, & quite consumed:
but also by the lightning and thunder which attended him, when he was in his majesty, wast burned up quick, & quite consumed:
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So may I truly say, and it is no poeticall fiction, but an vndoubted truth, which I am about to vtter to all proud Papists, proud Pharisees,
So may I truly say, and it is no poetical fiction, but an undoubted truth, which I am about to utter to all proud Papists, proud Pharisees,
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and Iusticiaries whatsoeuer, which gird themselues with their owne righteousnesse, and arme themselues vvith their owne good deseruings and merites,
and Justiciaries whatsoever, which gird themselves with their own righteousness, and arm themselves with their own good deservings and merits,
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as it were with armour of proofe, and coats of steele:
as it were with armour of proof, and coats of steel:
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Foolish Papist, great is thy folly, & thou art woorthily taxed, and branded with a marke of folly,
Foolish Papist, great is thy folly, & thou art worthily taxed, and branded with a mark of folly,
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and dangerous indiscretion, who puffed vp with the winde of thine owne worth, and being tickled in thine own heart, with the wanton conceit of I wot not what proportionable agreement, between thine owne proper inherent righteousnes,
and dangerous indiscretion, who puffed up with the wind of thine own worth, and being tickled in thine own heart, with the wanton conceit of I wot not what proportionable agreement, between thine own proper inherent righteousness,
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and the iustice of God, darest to meet God in the face, and to confront his very iustice;
and the Justice of God, Darest to meet God in the face, and to confront his very Justice;
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and art so indifferent, that thou doost not much reckon, or greatly regard, whether God, that is the Lord of glory, do come vnto thee in maiestie,
and art so indifferent, that thou dost not much reckon, or greatly regard, whither God, that is the Lord of glory, do come unto thee in majesty,
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or in mercie, in the Law, or in the Gospel, in equitie and iustice, or in pitie and compassion, to iudge thy good works, in some of you, works of Supererogation;
or in mercy, in the Law, or in the Gospel, in equity and Justice, or in pity and compassion, to judge thy good works, in Some of you, works of Supererogation;
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and to giue sentence of thy righteousnesse, which in many of you so aboundeth, that as you beleeue,
and to give sentence of thy righteousness, which in many of you so Aboundeth, that as you believe,
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and teach others, they may reserue enough for themselues, and yet spare some for others, to make them also righteous.
and teach Others, they may reserve enough for themselves, and yet spare Some for Others, to make them also righteous.
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And what maruaile is it, if beeing but dust and ashes, sinfull flesh, yea stubble and straw, fuell quickly kindled, his maiestie amaze thee,
And what marvel is it, if being but dust and Ashes, sinful Flesh, yea stubble and straw, fuel quickly kindled, his majesty amaze thee,
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and the fire of his iustice and iudgement, doe fearfully consume thee? Beloued in the Lord, it is dangerous building on the sand.
and the fire of his Justice and judgement, do fearfully consume thee? beloved in the Lord, it is dangerous building on the sand.
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They build on the sand, that make flesh their arme; that put any confidence in their owne works.
They built on the sand, that make Flesh their arm; that put any confidence in their own works.
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It is safe building on a Rock: they build on a rock, which build on Christ; The Rock is Christ.
It is safe building on a Rock: they built on a rock, which built on christ; The Rock is christ.
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And, as Extra Arcam, without the Arke, the Doue found no rest for the soale of her foote:
And, as Extra Ark, without the Ark, the Dove found no rest for the Soale of her foot:
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so likewise, Extra Christum, without Christ, the soule of a sinner can finde no comfort.
so likewise, Extra Christ, without christ, the soul of a sinner can find no Comfort.
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And bee it spoken to the glory of God, and to the honour of that truth,
And be it spoken to the glory of God, and to the honour of that truth,
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and that religion which wee professe, This is that powerful motiue, and the very true cause,
and that Religion which we profess, This is that powerful motive, and the very true cause,
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why so many that are professed Papists in their life, doe notwithstanding at the approaching of death,
why so many that Are professed Papists in their life, do notwithstanding At the approaching of death,
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and the very point of their dissolution, die Protestants, renouncing themselues wholly, & laying fast hold onely vpon Christ.
and the very point of their dissolution, die Protestants, renouncing themselves wholly, & laying fast hold only upon christ.
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I will trouble you but vvith tvvo instances or examples for the clearing of this point: the one, ancient;
I will trouble you but with tvvo instances or Examples for the clearing of this point: the one, ancient;
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the other, moderne, and of later time.
the other, modern, and of later time.
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When Stephen Gardiner Bishop of Winchester lay sicke, Doctor Day, Bishop of Chichester, comming to visite him, began to comfort him, repeating to him some such places of Scripture,
When Stephen Gardiner Bishop of Winchester lay sick, Doctor Day, Bishop of Chichester, coming to visit him, began to Comfort him, repeating to him Some such places of Scripture,
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as did expresse and import the free iustification of repentant sinners, in the bloud of Christ. VVhereunto Winchester replyed;
as did express and import the free justification of repentant Sinners, in the blood of christ. Whereunto Winchester replied;
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What, my Lord (quoth hee) vvill you open that gap now? then farewel all together:
What, my Lord (quoth he) will you open that gap now? then farewell all together:
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To mee, and such other in my case, you may speake it; but, open this window vnto the people, and then farewell all together.
To me, and such other in my case, you may speak it; but, open this window unto the people, and then farewell all together.
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When those two vnholy and trayterous Priests, Watson, and Clark, suffered condigne punishment for the treasonable practices whereof they were conuicted at Winchester, some few yeeres since;
When those two unholy and traitorous Priests, Watson, and Clark, suffered condign punishment for the treasonable practices whereof they were convicted At Winchester, Some few Years since;
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the one of them immediatly, before hee was ready to ascend the ladder, disposing himselfe to priuate prayer, was by two verie reuerend and eminent men of our Church (as one of them hath diuerse times related it in my hearing) ouerheard to haue vsed these or the like words;
the one of them immediately, before he was ready to ascend the ladder, disposing himself to private prayer, was by two very reverend and eminent men of our Church (as one of them hath diverse times related it in my hearing) overheard to have used these or the like words;
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O Lord (said he) I haue not any thing to offer vp vnto thee, that is woorthy thy acceptance:
Oh Lord (said he) I have not any thing to offer up unto thee, that is worthy thy acceptance:
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I haue nothing but a corruptible carcasse, and a sinfull soule to present vnto thee. At his vttering of vvhich vvords, one of those reuerend Diuines calling to the other;
I have nothing but a corruptible carcase, and a sinful soul to present unto thee. At his uttering of which words, one of those reverend Divines calling to the other;
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Harken, I pray you, harken (said hee) how hee disableth himselfe, and renounceth his owne merits.
Harken, I pray you, harken (said he) how he disableth himself, and Renounceth his own merits.
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Which words when the Priest heard, hee breaking off the course of his prayer, made this reply to those graue Diuines;
Which words when the Priest herd, he breaking off the course of his prayer, made this reply to those graven Divines;
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Though (said hee) I haue no merits to offer vp vnto God, yet it may be that many other of our religion haue merits, which both they may offer vnto God,
Though (said he) I have no merits to offer up unto God, yet it may be that many other of our Religion have merits, which both they may offer unto God,
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and for vvhich, his Maiestie may be graciously pleased to be mercifull vnto them.
and for which, his Majesty may be graciously pleased to be merciful unto them.
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See, I pray you, how the truth of God preuailed with both these men, when their end drew neere, and when death approached:
See, I pray you, how the truth of God prevailed with both these men, when their end drew near, and when death approached:
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& obserue, I pray you farther, how they did in some sort, disclaiming all confidence in themselues,
& observe, I pray you farther, how they did in Some sort, disclaiming all confidence in themselves,
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and their owne merites, beare witnesse to the truth of God, for the free iustification of sinners onely by Christ.
and their own merits, bear witness to the truth of God, for the free justification of Sinners only by christ.
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But whether or not, by their farther answeres and replies, they laboured to hide that truth,
But whither or not, by their farther answers and replies, they laboured to hide that truth,
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and to put out that candle after it vvas lighted in them, I take not vpon mee to iudge,
and to put out that candle After it was lighted in them, I take not upon me to judge,
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but doe leaue that to God. 3. Proposition. My third proposition which I deliuered, by occasion of our Aduersaries demands, was this; All our Ancestors perished not;
but do leave that to God. 3. Proposition. My third proposition which I Delivered, by occasion of our Adversaries demands, was this; All our Ancestors perished not;
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neither were all our Forefathers, that liued in the time of Popery, damned. For first, some of them, which both liued and died Papists, in many points;neither were all our Forefathers, that lived in the time of Popery, damned. For First, Some of them, which both lived and died Papists, in many points;
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yet holding the principall and fundamentall parts, of Gods blessed and holy truth, might be,
yet holding the principal and fundamental parts, of God's blessed and holy truth, might be,
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and were also (as in the iudgement of charity, we may well thinke) partakers of saluation.
and were also (as in the judgement of charity, we may well think) partakers of salvation.
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Secondly, it is one thing to hold an error obstinately, and wilfully, ioyning the holding and professing therof, with the hatred and persecution of the truth:
Secondly, it is one thing to hold an error obstinately, and wilfully, joining the holding and professing thereof, with the hatred and persecution of the truth:
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and another thing to erre ignorantly, being seduced by such as are Pastors and Teachers, with a minde notwithstanding alway ready to embrace the trueth, whensoeuer men shall bee further enlightened:
and Another thing to err ignorantly, being seduced by such as Are Pastors and Teachers, with a mind notwithstanding always ready to embrace the truth, whensoever men shall be further enlightened:
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And in this later kinde, many of our Ancestors and Forefathers erred, carrying a minde alwaies ready,
And in this later kind, many of our Ancestors and Forefathers erred, carrying a mind always ready,
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and willing to be taught, though the streame of the Times carried them away.
and willing to be taught, though the stream of the Times carried them away.
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Now as of the former sort of these our Ancestours, and Forefathers, which not onely erred in the capitall & fundamentall parts of Gods truth,
Now as of the former sort of these our Ancestors, and Forefathers, which not only erred in the capital & fundamental parts of God's truth,
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but erred wilfully, and obstinately, hating & presecuting the truth vnto their death, we say,
but erred wilfully, and obstinately, hating & persecuting the truth unto their death, we say,
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as Saint Paul saith, They perished, because they receiued not the loue of the truth, that they might be saued. 2. Thes. 2.10:
as Saint Paul Says, They perished, Because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 2. Thebes 2.10:
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So in respect of the later sort of them, we are farre from pronouncing the Sentence of damnation against them:
So in respect of the later sort of them, we Are Far from pronouncing the Sentence of damnation against them:
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we are not the Authors of any such vncharitable, and peremptorie assertions, we vtterly disclaime all such black, and bloody conclusions. Genesis 37.33. Iacob seeing the coat of Ioseph rent, torne, and bloody, cryed out and said, that Fera pessima deuorauit eum, Some euill beast hath deuoured him;
we Are not the Authors of any such uncharitable, and peremptory assertions, we utterly disclaim all such black, and bloody conclusions. Genesis 37.33. Iacob seeing the coat of Ioseph rend, torn, and bloody, cried out and said, that Fera pessima deuorauit Eum, some evil beast hath devoured him;
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yet God prouided for Ioseph, and he was safe: So although the religion of our Forefathers, like the garment of Ioseph, seemeth rent, torne,
yet God provided for Ioseph, and he was safe: So although the Religion of our Forefathers, like the garment of Ioseph, seems rend, torn,
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and bloody vnto vs, and we in probability may cry and say, that Fera pessima deuorauit eos, yet wee must not rashly condemne them;
and bloody unto us, and we in probability may cry and say, that Fera pessima deuorauit eos, yet we must not rashly condemn them;
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because God hath as wel extraordinary means to saue, as ordinary. True it is, that many of our Forefathers relied vpon the opinion of merrit;
Because God hath as well extraordinary means to save, as ordinary. True it is, that many of our Forefathers relied upon the opinion of merit;
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and therefore were like to the brethren of Ioseph, who tooke money in their sacks, when they went to Egypt for corne.
and Therefore were like to the brothers of Ioseph, who took money in their sacks, when they went to Egypt for corn.
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But as Ioseph returned them their money againe, and gaue them corne for nothing:
But as Ioseph returned them their money again, and gave them corn for nothing:
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so who can tell, but that God, giuing them grace at the last, to change their opinions,
so who can tell, but that God, giving them grace At the last, to change their opinions,
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& refusing their merits, yet gaue them corn for nothing, accepting them in his beloued; and Christ, as Ioseph receiuing them as his brethren into eternall life.
& refusing their merits, yet gave them corn for nothing, accepting them in his Beloved; and christ, as Ioseph receiving them as his brothers into Eternal life.
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As in charity wee are forbidden to thinke, that none of the Israelites entred into heauen, who entred not into the holy Land,
As in charity we Are forbidden to think, that none of the Israelites entered into heaven, who entered not into the holy Land,
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or into the Land of Canaan, but died in the Wildernesse:
or into the Land of Canaan, but died in the Wilderness:
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so wee are not to thinke, that all those our Forefathers perished, which liued in the time of ignorance:
so we Are not to think, that all those our Forefathers perished, which lived in the time of ignorance:
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but that, as many among vs, liuing in the light of the Gospell, descend notwithstanding, into the darknesse of hell;
but that, as many among us, living in the Light of the Gospel, descend notwithstanding, into the darkness of hell;
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so there were many liuing in the darknes of Poperie, who ascended vp to the place of light, to the kingdome of heauen,
so there were many living in the darkness of Popery, who ascended up to the place of Light, to the Kingdom of heaven,
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and were partakers of eternall blessednesse. To conclude this point: Let vs not rashly enter into the iudgements of God:
and were partakers of Eternal blessedness. To conclude this point: Let us not rashly enter into the Judgments of God:
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for he saith, I will haue mercy on whom I will haue mercy. Sometimes God refuseth the father, and chooseth the sonne;
for he Says, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy. Sometime God Refuseth the father, and chooses the son;
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as in Salomon to build the Temple, and not Dauid: Sometimes hee sheweth his iudgements on the sonnes, and mercy on the father;
as in Solomon to built the Temple, and not David: Sometime he shows his Judgments on the Sons, and mercy on the father;
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as in the children of Iob: Sometimes he cutteth off both the father, and the sonnes;
as in the children of Job: Sometime he cutteth off both the father, and the Sons;
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as he did Elie & his children: Sometimes hee saueth both the father and his children;
as he did Elijah & his children: Sometime he Saveth both the father and his children;
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as Noah and his children in the Arke:
as Noah and his children in the Ark:
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and this hee doth, to the end that be we fathers, or be we children, be wee many,
and this he does, to the end that be we Father's, or be we children, be we many,
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or be we few, we should learne to submit our selues to him, and rather be carefull to obtaine our owne saluation,
or be we few, we should Learn to submit our selves to him, and rather be careful to obtain our own salvation,
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than to bee curious in the disputing of the saluation of others.
than to be curious in the disputing of the salvation of Others.
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I will close and shut vp this point, with a saying of Ciprian, in his 3. Epi. If any that went before vs, either of ignorance,
I will close and shut up this point, with a saying of Cyprian, in his 3. Epi. If any that went before us, either of ignorance,
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or of simplicity, hath not obserued that which the Lord commanded, his simplicity through the Lords indulgence may bee pardoned;
or of simplicity, hath not observed that which the Lord commanded, his simplicity through the lords indulgence may be pardoned;
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but we, whom the Lord hath taught, and instructed, cannot be pardoned.
but we, whom the Lord hath taught, and instructed, cannot be pardoned.
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In the third place of my first generall diuision, I thought it fit, that we should cōsider how this noble Eunuch was busied,
In the third place of my First general division, I Thought it fit, that we should Consider how this noble Eunuch was busied,
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& imployed in his return homewarde:
& employed in his return homeward:
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and that is set downe in the 28. verse. And as he returned sitting in his chariot, he read Esaias the Prophet.
and that is Set down in the 28. verse. And as he returned sitting in his chariot, he read Isaiah the Prophet.
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The Lord hauing touched the heart of this noble Eunuch, and finding that hee desired to taste of the bread of life, resolued in great mercy to feede him plentifully therwith:
The Lord having touched the heart of this noble Eunuch, and finding that he desired to taste of the bred of life, resolved in great mercy to feed him plentifully therewith:
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and finding him to haue a holy thirst after the water of life, was pleased to set open vnto him, the very fountaine,
and finding him to have a holy thirst After the water of life, was pleased to Set open unto him, the very fountain,
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or conduits thereof, and prouided that hee should bee fed, with the very marow, and fatness of his holy truth,
or conduits thereof, and provided that he should be fed, with the very marrow, and fatness of his holy truth,
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and that hee should drinke de torrente voluptatis, at the very well-head, the water of life,
and that he should drink the torrent voluptatis, At the very wellhead, the water of life,
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and the sweet wine of the sauing knowledge of his Son Christ.
and the sweet wine of the Saving knowledge of his Son christ.
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He prouided in his gratious prouidence, that the booke of the Prophesie of Esay, should come to his hands:
He provided in his gracious providence, that the book of the Prophesy of Isaiah, should come to his hands:
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which he ioyfully receiued, reuerently accounted of, making it (as Alexander did Homer ) his companion in his iourney, and diligently read the same. He read Esaias the Prophet.
which he joyfully received, reverently accounted of, making it (as Alexander did Homer) his Companion in his journey, and diligently read the same. He read Isaiah the Prophet.
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And what followed thereof? The Lord, who, as the blessed Virgin speaketh, filleth the hungry with good things, did fill his hungry soule with the best things,
And what followed thereof? The Lord, who, as the blessed Virgae speaks, fills the hungry with good things, did fill his hungry soul with the best things,
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and verefied in him that saying of Salomon, Non perdet Dominus animam iusti fame, The Lord will not famish the soule of a righteous man with hunger, but will feed it:
and verified in him that saying of Solomon, Non Perdet Dominus animam Justi fame, The Lord will not famish the soul of a righteous man with hunger, but will feed it:
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for he fed him with the richest, and most precious cates and iunkets of his most holy and heauenly truth.
for he fed him with the Richest, and most precious cates and junkets of his most holy and heavenly truth.
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Neither did it only please God that the Booke and Prophesie of Esay should onely and alone come to the hands and sight of this noble Personage:
Neither did it only please God that the Book and Prophesy of Isaiah should only and alone come to the hands and sighed of this noble Personage:
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but heerein also did Gods gratious goodnesse and rich mercy plainly appeare vnto him, in that not by chance,
but herein also did God's gracious Goodness and rich mercy plainly appear unto him, in that not by chance,
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or at aduenture, but by the prouidence of God, his hand was turned, and his eye directed to the reading of such a part and portion of that Prophesie,
or At adventure, but by the providence of God, his hand was turned, and his eye directed to the reading of such a part and portion of that Prophesy,
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as contained in it the summe and substance of the Gospell;
as contained in it the sum and substance of the Gospel;
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and from whence, Philip might haue a good ground, and take iust occasion, beginning (as hee did) at that Scripture, to open and expound vnto him the whole mystery of Gods mercy in Christ, and mans saluation by Christ.
and from whence, Philip might have a good ground, and take just occasion, beginning (as he did) At that Scripture, to open and expound unto him the Whole mystery of God's mercy in christ, and men salvation by christ.
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The words of the place he read, are these, ver. 32. and 33. Hee was led as a sheep to the slaughter, &c. In which words, the Prophet sheweth the manner and order which it pleased God to vse in the redeeming of his Church;
The words of the place he read, Are these, ver. 32. and 33. He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, etc. In which words, the Prophet shows the manner and order which it pleased God to use in the redeeming of his Church;
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namely, by the death of Christ, as of a Lambe slaine as a propitiatory sacrifice for the sinnes of mankinde.
namely, by the death of christ, as of a Lamb slain as a propitiatory sacrifice for the Sins of mankind.
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That as a sheepe he was led to the slaughter, and like a lambe dumbe before his shearer, hee opened not his mouth; That as a sheep he was led to the slaughter, and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, he opened not his Mouth;
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&c. Whereby is signified, that he willingly offered vp himselfe, as a voluntary sacrifice, or free-will offering for mans redemption vnto God.etc. Whereby is signified, that he willingly offered up himself, as a voluntary sacrifice, or freewill offering for men redemption unto God.
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More briefly & in a word, for I purpose not at this time to make any stay in the interpretation of these wordes in my Text (howsoeuer they be most worthy to bee largely entreated of) more briefly I say,
More briefly & in a word, for I purpose not At this time to make any stay in the Interpretation of these words in my Text (howsoever they be most worthy to be largely entreated of) more briefly I say,
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and in a word, In these words of Esay, which the Ennuch was now in reading,
and in a word, In these words of Isaiah, which the Eunuch was now in reading,
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when Philip came and spake vnto him, two things especially are mystically and prophetically deliuered, concerning the person of Christ:
when Philip Come and spoke unto him, two things especially Are mystically and prophetically Delivered, Concerning the person of christ:
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the first, his Humiliation and Passion;
the First, his Humiliation and Passion;
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the second, his Exaltation, or Glorification, and that not for himselfe onely, but for vs also.
the second, his Exaltation, or Glorification, and that not for himself only, but for us also.
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Which words beeing a prophesie, or prediction of a thing then to come when they were written by Esay, are in effect repeated by Saint Paul, who speaketh thereof,
Which words being a prophesy, or prediction of a thing then to come when they were written by Isaiah, Are in Effect repeated by Saint Paul, who speaks thereof,
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as of a thing done & past, and now performed: Hee was deliuered to death for our sinnes, and is risen againe for our iustification. Romans, 4.25.
as of a thing done & passed, and now performed: He was Delivered to death for our Sins, and is risen again for our justification. Romans, 4.25.
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And both of these appeare most plainely, in the 53. of Esay, through that whole chapter.
And both of these appear most plainly, in the 53. of Isaiah, through that Whole chapter.
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Of this argument or of this matter, Esay speaketh as a Prophet, Saint Paul as an Euangelist:
Of this argument or of this matter, Isaiah speaks as a Prophet, Saint Paul as an Evangelist:
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the one speaketh de futuro, the other de praeterito; the one of that which should come to passe, the other of that which is come to passe:
the one speaks de futuro, the other de praeterito; the one of that which should come to pass, the other of that which is come to pass:
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and yet which is worthy your marking, Esay, though he speak thereof as of a thing long to come,
and yet which is worthy your marking, Isaiah, though he speak thereof as of a thing long to come,
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yet hee speaketh of it in the Preterperfect-tense, or in the time past, to shew the certainty thereof.
yet he speaks of it in the Pluperfect-tense, or in the time past, to show the certainty thereof.
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You see how this noble Eunuch was busied:
You see how this noble Eunuch was busied:
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and you see also what end the Lord made, and what course hee tooke with him.
and you see also what end the Lord made, and what course he took with him.
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He went vp to Ierusalem to worship, and in his returne hee read the Prophet Esay: He went up to Ierusalem to worship, and in his return he read the Prophet Isaiah:
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and it pleased God that being so busied and imployed, the foundation and ground-work of the sauing truth, and knowledge of God in Christ, should be laid and built in his soule to his eternall comfort and saluation, Iesus Christ beeing the chiefe corner-stone of that holie and blessed building.
and it pleased God that being so busied and employed, the Foundation and groundwork of the Saving truth, and knowledge of God in christ, should be laid and built in his soul to his Eternal Comfort and salvation, Iesus christ being the chief cornerstone of that holy and blessed building.
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Tu vade & fac similiter, Goe thou and doe the like, goe thou whosoeuer thou art that hearest me this day,Tu vade & fac similiter, Go thou and do the like, go thou whosoever thou art that Hearst me this day,
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and doe the like, goe vp to Ierusalem, that is, worship God in his holy Temple, reade the Prophesie of Esay, or some other part of the booke of God, reade it when thou art at home, reade it when thou art abroad, reade it earely, reade it late, reade it with reuerence, reade it with diligence, reade it with an humble minde, reade it with an hungry appetite, reade it with a deuout desire to vnderstand it;
and do the like, go up to Ierusalem, that is, worship God in his holy Temple, read the Prophesy of Isaiah, or Some other part of the book of God, read it when thou art At home, read it when thou art abroad, read it early, read it late, read it with Reverence, read it with diligence, read it with an humble mind, read it with an hungry appetite, read it with a devout desire to understand it;
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to conclude, reade it with the like mind with which this noble Eunuch read it, and thou shalt be partaker of the like blessing.
to conclude, read it with the like mind with which this noble Eunuch read it, and thou shalt be partaker of the like blessing.
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And although it bee not enough, onely to reade the booke, or worde of God,
And although it be not enough, only to read the book, or word of God,
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but that there bee more required at our hands, euen to beleeue it, and to frame our liues according to the prescript forme and rules thereof;
but that there be more required At our hands, even to believe it, and to frame our lives according to the prescript Form and rules thereof;
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yet shall wee finde by Gods blessing, that the frequent and diligent reading thereof, shall be in good time the beginning of better things vnto vs. A small wedge, though it cannot cleaue great logges, and such as bee hard and knotty;
yet shall we find by God's blessing, that the frequent and diligent reading thereof, shall be in good time the beginning of better things unto us A small wedge, though it cannot cleave great logs, and such as be hard and knotty;
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yet may it, and doth it often serue, to make way for greater and stronger wedges, by which they may bee clouen:
yet may it, and does it often serve, to make Way for greater and Stronger wedges, by which they may be cloven:
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So your often reading of the word only, may make way in you, to some greater & more powerful operation of Gods Spirit, by which your knotty and hard hearts may bee clouen asunder,
So your often reading of the word only, may make Way in you, to Some greater & more powerful operation of God's Spirit, by which your knotty and hard hearts may be cloven asunder,
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and so made woode fit for sacrifice, fit to be laid and vsed vpon the Lords Altar.
and so made wood fit for sacrifice, fit to be laid and used upon the lords Altar.
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I knowe right well, that Cathedram habet in coelo qui docet corda in terris; that he hath his seat in heauen, which teacheth mens hearts on earth:
I know right well, that Cathedram habet in coelo qui docet Corda in terris; that he hath his seat in heaven, which Teaches men's hearts on earth:
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That it is our Sauiour Christ that opened the vnderstanding of his disciples, that they might vnderstand the Scriptures. Luke 24.45: That of him, and of him onely it is said, Reuel. 5.9. Thou art worthy to take the booke and to open the seales thereof:
That it is our Saviour christ that opened the understanding of his Disciples, that they might understand the Scriptures. Lycia 24.45: That of him, and of him only it is said, Revel. 5.9. Thou art worthy to take the book and to open the Seals thereof:
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That he and he onely, hath the key of of Dauid, which openeth and no man shutteth,
That he and he only, hath the key of of David, which Openeth and no man shutteth,
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and shutteth, and no man openeth. Reuel. 3.7:and shutteth, and no man Openeth. Revel. 3.7:
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And therefore except hee open the doore of the Scriptures, they shall be shut vnto you, notwithstanding you doe often reade them.
And Therefore except he open the door of the Scriptures, they shall be shut unto you, notwithstanding you do often read them.
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Yet if you doe often reade them, you do stare in via, qua trāsit Dominus, you doe stand in the way by which the Lord passeth:
Yet if you do often read them, you do stare in via, qua trāsit Dominus, you do stand in the Way by which the Lord passes:
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and if you doe but stand in the way by which the Lord often passeth, it may be he will at one time or other, turne in vnto you,
and if you do but stand in the Way by which the Lord often passes, it may be he will At one time or other, turn in unto you,
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as he did to Abraham, & Lot, as they stood in the way by which he passed.
as he did to Abraham, & Lot, as they stood in the Way by which he passed.
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And as the Prophet Elisha turned into the the house of the Shunamite, when she had prepared a chamber for him,
And as the Prophet Elisha turned into thee the house of the Shunamite, when she had prepared a chamber for him,
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and a bed, and a table, and a stoole, 4. King. 4.10.11:
and a Bed, and a table, and a stool, 4. King. 4.10.11:
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So I say, if the Lord shall see that you stand in the way by which he passeth,
So I say, if the Lord shall see that you stand in the Way by which he passes,
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and that by your often reading his most sacred word, you haue prepared a chamber in your hearts, with conuenient furniture therein to receiue him,
and that by your often reading his most sacred word, you have prepared a chamber in your hearts, with convenient furniture therein to receive him,
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and to entertaine him, it may be he will turne in vnto you, and so open vnto you the hidden mysteries of those Scriptures which you read, to your euerlasting comfort,
and to entertain him, it may be he will turn in unto you, and so open unto you the hidden Mysteres of those Scriptures which you read, to your everlasting Comfort,
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And as here to this noble Eunuch, after he had worshipped God, at Ierusalem, and was now in his returne home-warde, reading of the Prophet Esay, the Lord sent Philip; who ioyned himselfe to his Chariot, expounded that Scripture,
And as Here to this noble Eunuch, After he had worshipped God, At Ierusalem, and was now in his return homeward, reading of the Prophet Isaiah, the Lord sent Philip; who joined himself to his Chariot, expounded that Scripture,
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and preached Iesus vnto him, baptized him, and so left him a most faithful, and most ioyfull seruant and professor of Christ:
and preached Iesus unto him, baptised him, and so left him a most faithful, and most joyful servant and professor of christ:
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So if we frequently reade the worde, and meditate therein, though therein wee meete with many things we vnderstand not, the Lord in his good time will send some Philip that shall ioyne himselfe vnto vs, some godly and faithfull Pastor and Minister, that shall open and expound either priuately,
So if we frequently read the word, and meditate therein, though therein we meet with many things we understand not, the Lord in his good time will send Some Philip that shall join himself unto us, Some godly and faithful Pastor and Minister, that shall open and expound either privately,
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or publickly, so much thereof vnto vs, as shal beget a liuely and true faith in vs,
or publicly, so much thereof unto us, as shall beget a lively and true faith in us,
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and shall bee needfull and helpfull to our saluation.
and shall be needful and helpful to our salvation.
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But here exception may be taken, and it may bee obiected, that as hee read the Prophesie of Esay, but vnderstood it not,
But Here exception may be taken, and it may be objected, that as he read the Prophesy of Isaiah, but understood it not,
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and Legere, & non intelligere, negligere est; so, to reade, as wee doe not vnderstand, is but in vaine, & lost labour.
and Legere, & non intelligere, negligere est; so, to read, as we do not understand, is but in vain, & lost labour.
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The answer may be, that although the Prophet Esay hath the same place, and bee the same in respect of other Prophets,
The answer may be, that although the Prophet Isaiah hath the same place, and be the same in respect of other prophets,
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as Saint Iohn is in respect of the other Euangelists, like an Eagle that flieth an high pitch,
as Saint John is in respect of the other Evangelists, like an Eagl that flies an high pitch,
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and soareth, and pearcheth aboue the other birds;
and soareth, and percheth above the other Birds;
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that is, bee full of high and heauenly mysteries, which the eye of reason, & naturall vnderstanding cannot pierce, or attaine vnto;
that is, be full of high and heavenly Mysteres, which the eye of reason, & natural understanding cannot pierce, or attain unto;
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Yet are there many things both in Esay, and so also in the whole bodie and all the seuerall parts of the holy Scripture, that are plaine and easie to be vnderstood, in which are contained and expressed, the power, the wisedome, the goodnesse of God, together with that dutie and obedience, that feare and reuerence, which all creatures doe owe and ought to performe to his most heauenly Maiesty,
Yet Are there many things both in Isaiah, and so also in the Whole body and all the several parts of the holy Scripture, that Are plain and easy to be understood, in which Are contained and expressed, the power, the Wisdom, the Goodness of God, together with that duty and Obedience, that Fear and Reverence, which all creatures do owe and ought to perform to his most heavenly Majesty,
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as also such things as inuite men to faith, and exhort to holinesse of life.
as also such things as invite men to faith, and exhort to holiness of life.
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And these things, and the like, this Eunuch did, without doubt, both often read, and well vnderstood. Howsoeuer;
And these things, and the like, this Eunuch did, without doubt, both often read, and well understood. Howsoever;
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he doth most freely & ingenuously confess, that he could not vnderstand that place or passage of the Prophet which he then read, vvhich was prophetically and mystically deliuered concerning the person of Christ,
he does most freely & ingenuously confess, that he could not understand that place or passage of the Prophet which he then read, which was prophetically and mystically Delivered Concerning the person of christ,
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and the saluation of mankinde by his death and passion:
and the salvation of mankind by his death and passion:
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which is indeed a mysterie, which no eye but the eye of faith, can pearce and looke into.
which is indeed a mystery, which no eye but the eye of faith, can pierce and look into.
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And from hence we may learne this point of Christian wisedom;
And from hence we may Learn this point of Christian Wisdom;
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Not to neglect, or carelesly to passe by, those parts and passages of holy Scripture, which when we read, wee doe not vnderstand:
Not to neglect, or carelessly to pass by, those parts and passages of holy Scripture, which when we read, we do not understand:
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as if they either appertained not vnto vs, or it concerned vs not at all, to search out the sense and meaning thereof;
as if they either appertained not unto us, or it concerned us not At all, to search out the sense and meaning thereof;
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whereas by often reading, searious meditating, and frequent and deuout praying, wee might many times with comfort vnderstand the same.
whereas by often reading, searious meditating, and frequent and devout praying, we might many times with Comfort understand the same.
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Chrysostome vpon the 16. of Luke hath this saying;Chrysostom upon the 16. of Lycia hath this saying;
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Etiamsi non intelligas illic recondita, &c. Although thou vnderstand not the mysteries that are hidden in the Scripture;Even if non intelligas illic recondita, etc. Although thou understand not the Mysteres that Are hidden in the Scripture;
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yet of the very reading of them great holinesse groweth.
yet of the very reading of them great holiness grows.
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And Ierom in his fourth booke vpon Esay, and eleuenth chapter, saith, Frequenter euenit, &c. It commeth often to passe, that lay men beeing ignorant of the mysticall sense, are yet fed with the plaine and simple reading of the Scriptures.
And Jerom in his fourth book upon Isaiah, and Eleventh chapter, Says, Frequenter euenit, etc. It comes often to pass, that lay men being ignorant of the mystical sense, Are yet fed with the plain and simple reading of the Scriptures.
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To this exhortation of mine for the frequent reading of holy Scripture, and by the example of this noble Eunuch for the reading of thē,
To this exhortation of mine for the frequent reading of holy Scripture, and by the Exampl of this noble Eunuch for the reading of them,
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though perhaps some part of them be not vnderstood by vs, to this exhortation (I say) giue me leaue I pray you,
though perhaps Some part of them be not understood by us, to this exhortation (I say) give me leave I pray you,
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before I shut vp this poynt, to adde or vse a reprehension also. I loue not, I confesse, to be ful of reprehensions;
before I shut up this point, to add or use a reprehension also. I love not, I confess, to be full of reprehensions;
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I delight not in publick reproofes;
I delight not in public reproofs;
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neither take I pleasure in searching the wounds, or ripping vp the soares and faults of others:
neither take I pleasure in searching the wounds, or ripping up the soars and Faults of Others:
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and yet that vvoe which the Prophet Esay denounceth against them, that call good euill, and euill good, maketh mee afraid to acquire offenders;
and yet that woe which the Prophet Isaiah Denounceth against them, that call good evil, and evil good, makes me afraid to acquire offenders;
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and maketh mee also bold to call error by it owne name, and to tell them plainly which misse the right path, that they are out of the way, and are deceiued.
and makes me also bold to call error by it own name, and to tell them plainly which miss the right path, that they Are out of the Way, and Are deceived.
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Let not my meaning be misconstrued: neither let that which is well meant, be ill taken.
Let not my meaning be misconstrued: neither let that which is well meant, be ill taken.
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The testimonie of mine owne conscience shall sufficiently witnesse, to my selfe, my good meaning:
The testimony of mine own conscience shall sufficiently witness, to my self, my good meaning:
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and the iudgement of charitie, should hold you frō misconceiuing or misreporting of that, vvhich shall be by mee truely and charitablie deliuered.
and the judgement of charity, should hold you from misconceiving or misreporting of that, which shall be by me truly and charitably Delivered.
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There is vtterly a fault among vs; to wit, the great neglect of reading the word of GOD, both priuatly in houses,
There is utterly a fault among us; to wit, the great neglect of reading the word of GOD, both privately in houses,
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and publiquely also in the Church and congregation.
and publicly also in the Church and congregation.
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The matter were not so great, and the fault were lesse, if it were onely to be found in priuat houses,
The matter were not so great, and the fault were less, if it were only to be found in private houses,
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and had not also set foote vvithin the Sanctuarie. And pitty it is, that Lay-men onely are not heerein faultie;
and had not also Set foot within the Sanctuary. And pity it is, that Laymen only Are not herein faulty;
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but some of them also, who are Pastors, and Ministers of Gods Church.
but Some of them also, who Are Pastors, and Ministers of God's Church.
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It is the custome and practice of many Ministers, who are otherwise some of them, zealous,
It is the custom and practice of many Ministers, who Are otherwise Some of them, zealous,
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& good men, In the time appointed to diuine seruice, in the Church and publick Congregation, to curtall and shorten,
& good men, In the time appointed to divine service, in the Church and public Congregation, to curtal and shorten,
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and sometime to omit the reading of such parts and portions of holy Scripture, as are appointed to be read publiquely in the Church;
and sometime to omit the reading of such parts and portions of holy Scripture, as Are appointed to be read publicly in the Church;
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And in stead thereof, after a few prayers, & sometime none at all, to sing a Psalme,
And in stead thereof, After a few Prayers, & sometime none At all, to sing a Psalm,
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and so presently to goe to their Sermons;
and so presently to go to their Sermons;
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as if preaching were onely necessary, and there were either none, or very small vse, either of publique reading,
as if preaching were only necessary, and there were either none, or very small use, either of public reading,
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or publique praying, in the publique Congregation: Whereas these ought to be ioyned, and to goe together;
or public praying, in the public Congregation: Whereas these ought to be joined, and to go together;
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first, in respect of God himselfe, who is in some degree as well glorified in the reading,
First, in respect of God himself, who is in Some degree as well glorified in the reading,
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as in the expounding of his holy word. Secondly, in respect of that decent and comely order, established in our Church.
as in the expounding of his holy word. Secondly, in respect of that decent and comely order, established in our Church.
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And thirdly, in respect of the profit which commeth therof;
And Thirdly, in respect of the profit which comes thereof;
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in that, reading and praying going before, in Gods house, which by an excellencie is called the House of prayer, they make preaching, which followeth after, more fruitfull vnto vs.
in that, reading and praying going before, in God's house, which by an excellency is called the House of prayer, they make preaching, which follows After, more fruitful unto us
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And surely, I thinke, the greatest cause why preaching dooth so little good, is for that we are now adaies so little acquainted with publique reading, and praying in the Church.
And surely, I think, the greatest cause why preaching doth so little good, is for that we Are now adais so little acquainted with public reading, and praying in the Church.
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And therefore it were not amisse, that many men, if they will needs be mincing, and shortning, and curtalling, would mince, and curtall, and shorten their Sermons;
And Therefore it were not amiss, that many men, if they will needs be mincing, and shortening, and curtaling, would mince, and curtal, and shorten their Sermons;
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that so the Lyturgie, and manner of seruing of God in the Church, which consisteth as well in reading,
that so the Liturgy, and manner of serving of God in the Church, which Consisteth as well in reading,
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and praying, as it doth in preaching, might haue it due time, and due respect among vs.
and praying, as it does in preaching, might have it due time, and due respect among us
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And as some Ministers are heerein faulty:
And as Some Ministers Are herein faulty:
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so are many men and women, their Auditors, very much to be blamed, who thinke they come time enough to the Church,
so Are many men and women, their Auditors, very much to be blamed, who think they come time enough to the Church,
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if they come but to the beginning of the Sermon; making little account of ioyning with the Congregation in praying:
if they come but to the beginning of the Sermon; making little account of joining with the Congregation in praying:
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which both in nature, in time, and in order, should goe before preaching.
which both in nature, in time, and in order, should go before preaching.
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And as for hearing the Scriptures read, the chapters, the first, and second lessons, the Epistles, and Gospels;
And as for hearing the Scriptures read, the Chapters, the First, and second Lessons, the Epistles, and Gospels;
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they think that, a matter not onely needlesse, but some, seeing it so omitted by their owne and other Pastors, hold it to be a matter of needlesse formality; and some, of superstition.
they think that, a matter not only needless, but Some, seeing it so omitted by their own and other Pastors, hold it to be a matter of needless formality; and Some, of Superstition.
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I am no Patron of an vnlearned Ministery;
I am no Patron of an unlearned Ministry;
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neither come I hither to plead the cause of such as are ignorant and onely reading Ministers;
neither come I hither to plead the cause of such as Are ignorant and only reading Ministers;
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if the Land could be without them, it vvere no matter if there were none of thē:
if the Land could be without them, it were no matter if there were none of them:
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but as I blesse God for those places which are already furnished;
but as I bless God for those places which Are already furnished;
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so do I with my soule wish to all places & Parishes that want them, such Pastors and Ministers,
so do I with my soul wish to all places & Parishes that want them, such Pastors and Ministers,
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as know how to diuide the word of God aright, to breake the childrens bread, & to giue to euery of them his portion in due season.
as know how to divide the word of God aright, to break the Children's bred, & to give to every of them his portion in due season.
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I am no enemy to preaching; which I acknowledge to be the ordinary and most effectuall meanes of mans saluation:
I am no enemy to preaching; which I acknowledge to be the ordinary and most effectual means of men salvation:
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I enuy not to the people of God, the blessed benefit and fruit of preaching;
I envy not to the people of God, the blessed benefit and fruit of preaching;
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but yet withall, and together with preaching, I wish also that publique praying, and frequent reading of Gods word, were more vsed than they are.
but yet withal, and together with preaching, I wish also that public praying, and frequent reading of God's word, were more used than they Are.
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For although preaching be a more excellent way to winne soules to God, and although the word preached, be incomparably a more effectuall and powerfull meanes,
For although preaching be a more excellent Way to win Souls to God, and although the word preached, be incomparably a more effectual and powerful means,
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for our new birth, & conuersion to God, than it is when it is onely read,
for our new birth, & conversion to God, than it is when it is only read,
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and not opened, and expounded vnto vs; yet hath the bare reading, and hearing thereof, when it is read, many excellent vses,
and not opened, and expounded unto us; yet hath the bore reading, and hearing thereof, when it is read, many excellent uses,
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and doth many times leaue a blessing behind it.
and does many times leave a blessing behind it.
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Wee must so preferre or commend the preaching of the word, before the bare reading thereof, that we doe not disgrace the one, in commending the other.
we must so prefer or commend the preaching of the word, before the bore reading thereof, that we do not disgrace the one, in commending the other.
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Wee prefer preaching before reading, not as if wee preferred a good thing before that which is euill;
we prefer preaching before reading, not as if we preferred a good thing before that which is evil;
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but as a thing which is more good, to a good thing, that is lesse good:
but as a thing which is more good, to a good thing, that is less good:
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for both of them are good. They are therefore too blame, that in praysing the one, labour to disparage the other;
for both of them Are good. They Are Therefore too blame, that in praising the one, labour to disparage the other;
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for by both of them the soule may be edified. Faith commeth by hearing, hearing by the word of God;
for by both of them the soul may be edified. Faith comes by hearing, hearing by the word of God;
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which whether it be read, or preached, neuer worketh in vaine;
which whither it be read, or preached, never works in vain;
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but like fire, taketh hold of all matter which is apt to nourish it, & to be inflamed by it.
but like fire, Takes hold of all matter which is apt to nourish it, & to be inflamed by it.
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Christ commaundeth vs to search the Scriptures;
christ commandeth us to search the Scriptures;
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not because they stand vpon the Preachers authority, or warrant, but for that themselues in their owne heauenly strength, beare witnes,
not Because they stand upon the Preachers Authority, or warrant, but for that themselves in their own heavenly strength, bear witness,
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and haue a cleere and powerful record of him.
and have a clear and powerful record of him.
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And that testimony of Dauid in the 119. Psalme, Thy vvord, O Lord, is a lanthorne to my feet,
And that testimony of David in the 119. Psalm, Thy word, Oh Lord, is a lanthorn to my feet,
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and a light to my steppes, is not to be limited and restrained onely to the vvord when it is preached and expounded,and a Light to my steps, is not to be limited and restrained only to the word when it is preached and expounded,
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but is verefied also of the word of God in generall:
but is verified also of the word of God in general:
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and therefore of it also, euen then whē it is but read by vs, or vnto vs. It is with the Scriptures as vvith sweet Spices;
and Therefore of it also, even then when it is but read by us, or unto us It is with the Scriptures as with sweet Spices;
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they smell most sweetly when they are beaten, or grated, or pounded in a morter:
they smell most sweetly when they Are beaten, or grated, or pounded in a mortar:
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yet are they not voyd of all sweetnes, vvhen they are but gently rubbed, and bruised, or handled with the hand:
yet Are they not void of all sweetness, when they Are but gently rubbed, and Bruised, or handled with the hand:
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so though they are indeed most sweet & fragrant when they are diuided, and expounded by preaching,
so though they Are indeed most sweet & fragrant when they Are divided, and expounded by preaching,
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yet must we not deny them simply to haue any sweetnes or fragancie in them, when they are but read vnto vs.
yet must we not deny them simply to have any sweetness or fragrancy in them, when they Are but read unto us
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For Gods truth is in the Scriptures, not as the kernell is in the nut, vvhich by no meanes can be come-by till the shell be broken,
For God's truth is in the Scriptures, not as the kernel is in the nut, which by no means can be come-by till the shell be broken,
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for some parts thereof haue no shell at all: they are plaine;
for Some parts thereof have no shell At all: they Are plain;
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& the sweet kernell, the true sense of thē, may be tasted, or attained vnto, by the serious and diligent reading of them onely;
& the sweet kernel, the true sense of them, may be tasted, or attained unto, by the serious and diligent reading of them only;
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although some other parts thereof be inuolued, and wrapped about with shells of difficulty and obscuritie, which must be broken by learned exposition and interpretation.
although Some other parts thereof be involved, and wrapped about with shells of difficulty and obscurity, which must be broken by learned exposition and Interpretation.
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If it be obiected, that this our Eunuch could not vnderstand what hee read (for, saith hee, How should I vnderderstand vvithout an Interpreter,
If it be objected, that this our Eunuch could not understand what he read (for, Says he, How should I vnderderstand without an Interpreter,
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or vnlesse I had a guide? ) so ignorant men can take little profit in reading,or unless I had a guide?) so ignorant men can take little profit in reading,
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or hearing the word read, vnlesse it be expounded vnto them:
or hearing the word read, unless it be expounded unto them:
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My answer thereunto is, that though he vnderstood not that part, or those words of the Prophet Esay, which he then read, which did indeed containe in them such a mysterie,
My answer thereunto is, that though he understood not that part, or those words of the Prophet Isaiah, which he then read, which did indeed contain in them such a mystery,
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as no eye but the eye of faith could pearce into, as I said before; yet might hee vnderstand many other parts of that prophecie:
as no eye but the eye of faith could pierce into, as I said before; yet might he understand many other parts of that prophecy:
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and so his bare or onely reading therof, was not in vaine, or vnprofitable vnto him.
and so his bore or only reading thereof, was not in vain, or unprofitable unto him.
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And farther I answer, that there is great difference between such as haue neuer heard of Christ, of faith,
And farther I answer, that there is great difference between such as have never herd of christ, of faith,
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or of the word of God (such as are heathen people & Infidels, who indeed without an Interpreter cannot much profit by reading) and between such, who beeing borne of Christian Parents, haue (as it were) suckt religion vvith the milke of their mothers;
or of the word of God (such as Are heathen people & Infidels, who indeed without an Interpreter cannot much profit by reading) and between such, who being born of Christian Parents, have (as it were) sucked Religion with the milk of their mother's;
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and therefore by continual exhortation of their Parents, and by their good example, by beeing catechised in the principles of Christian religion,
and Therefore by continual exhortation of their Parents, and by their good Exampl, by being catechised in the principles of Christian Religion,
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and in some sort instructed euen of children, as they are among vs, Gods Name be therefore glorified;
and in Some sort instructed even of children, as they Are among us, God's Name be Therefore glorified;
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I say betweene Infidell and heathen people, and vs, the case is diuerse:
I say between Infidel and heathen people, and us, the case is diverse:
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for wee may euen by reading onely of the Scriptures, or hearing them read, in some measure profit in the knowledge of the truth.
for we may even by reading only of the Scriptures, or hearing them read, in Some measure profit in the knowledge of the truth.
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To conclude this point, against their exceptions that speake against reading, without learned exposition;
To conclude this point, against their exceptions that speak against reading, without learned exposition;
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it is most certaine, that Scripture read, and Scripture expounded, chapters read, and chapters expounded, sentences read,
it is most certain, that Scripture read, and Scripture expounded, Chapters read, and Chapters expounded, sentences read,
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and sentences preached on, & expounded, haue all of them, one and the same passage to the soule, outwardly by the sense of hearing,
and sentences preached on, & expounded, have all of them, one and the same passage to the soul, outwardly by the sense of hearing,
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and inwardly by the assent of the iudgement and vnderstanding: the text is one and the same, that is, the word of God;
and inwardly by the assent of the judgement and understanding: the text is one and the same, that is, the word of God;
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the Schoolemaster is the same, the Spirit of instruction; the meanes the same, that is, attention;
the Schoolmaster is the same, the Spirit of instruction; the means the same, that is, attention;
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the helps the same, which are godly motions; the fruite the same, that is, peace of conscience;
the helps the same, which Are godly motions; the fruit the same, that is, peace of conscience;
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and the end, though not in degree, yet in some proportion, the same, that is, edification.
and the end, though not in degree, yet in Some proportion, the same, that is, edification.
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4 In the fourth place, I am now to speake of Philips performance of that duty,
4 In the fourth place, I am now to speak of Philips performance of that duty,
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and seruice, to which he was appointed by the Angell: ver. 30. And Philip came thither, and heard him read the Prophet Esaias.
and service, to which he was appointed by the Angel: ver. 30. And Philip Come thither, and herd him read the Prophet Isaiah.
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And, ver. 35. Hee opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached vnto him Iesus.
And, ver. 35. He opened his Mouth, and began At the same Scripture, and preached unto him Iesus.
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In which words, wee may obserue three circumstances. 1. First, Gods ordinance;
In which words, we may observe three Circumstances. 1. First, God's Ordinance;
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vvho was pleased to vse the preaching of Philip, and not the helpe of the Angel, for this Eunuch's conuersion.
who was pleased to use the preaching of Philip, and not the help of the Angel, for this Eunuch's conversion.
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2. Secondly, I obserue Philips readinesse, and godly discretion;
2. Secondly, I observe Philips readiness, and godly discretion;
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who tooke the present occasion, beginning at that Scripture which the Eunuch then read, of opening his mouth, and preaching vnto him.
who took the present occasion, beginning At that Scripture which the Eunuch then read, of opening his Mouth, and preaching unto him.
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3. Thirdly, I consider what it was that he spake and vttered when he opened his mouth. Hee preached vnto him Iesus. For the first;
3. Thirdly, I Consider what it was that he spoke and uttered when he opened his Mouth. He preached unto him Iesus. For the First;
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Philip opened his mouth and preached Iesus. Not the Angel, but Philip. Philip opened his Mouth and preached Iesus. Not the Angel, but Philip.
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In the building of the Church, it pleaseth God to preferre the seruice of men before the seruice of Angels;
In the building of the Church, it Pleases God to prefer the service of men before the service of Angels;
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and to chuse, that his holy and heauenlie truth, contained in his word, should rather be manifested & made knowne by earthly and sinfull men,
and to choose, that his holy and heavenly truth, contained in his word, should rather be manifested & made known by earthly and sinful men,
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than by celestiall and holy Angels.
than by celestial and holy Angels.
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And therefore, although our Sauiour had the Angels at commaund, so that he could haue commaunded and imployed whole legions of them,
And Therefore, although our Saviour had the Angels At command, so that he could have commanded and employed Whole legions of them,
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if he had listed, in that seruice;
if he had listed, in that service;
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yet in the busines of preaching his Gospel, and the divulgation of his holy and sauing truth vnto the sonnes of men, he chose rather to vse the help and ministery of men, than of Angels;
yet in the business of preaching his Gospel, and the divulgation of his holy and Saving truth unto the Sons of men, he chosen rather to use the help and Ministry of men, than of Angels;
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of his Disciples and Apostles, than of those holy and blessed spirits.
of his Disciples and Apostles, than of those holy and blessed spirits.
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Paul was conuerted, not by the instruction and ministery of an Angel, but by the preaching of Ananias. Cornelius was wonne to the faith, not by an Angel,Paul was converted, not by the instruction and Ministry of an Angel, but by the preaching of Ananias. Cornelius was won to the faith, not by an Angel,
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but by the preaching of Peter. The whole world afterwards was brought to beleeue in Christ, not by Angels, but by men.
but by the preaching of Peter. The Whole world afterwards was brought to believe in christ, not by Angels, but by men.
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And here this noble Eunuch is conuerted, not by the Angel, but by the preaching of Philip. Philip opened his mouth, &c. A reason whereof may be this:
And Here this noble Eunuch is converted, not by the Angel, but by the preaching of Philip. Philip opened his Mouth, etc. A reason whereof may be this:
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As our Redemption was to be wrought, and was performed, onely in the nature of man, and not of Angels;
As our Redemption was to be wrought, and was performed, only in the nature of man, and not of Angels;
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no more was the preaching of the said Redemption to be declared by an Angel, or any other creature, saue onelie by man.
no more was the preaching of the said Redemption to be declared by an Angel, or any other creature, save only by man.
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And this reason the Apostle seemeth to vse, 2 Cor. 5.18.
And this reason the Apostle seems to use, 2 Cor. 5.18.
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when hee saith, All things are of God, which hath reconciled vs vnto himselfe by Iesus Christ,
when he Says, All things Are of God, which hath reconciled us unto himself by Iesus christ,
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and hath giuen vnto vs the ministery of reconciliation. From hence we may & must learne this lesson:and hath given unto us the Ministry of reconciliation. From hence we may & must Learn this Lesson:
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Seeing it is the proper and peculiar dutie of the Minister to expound Scripture, That although it be most true, that God who is almightie,
Seeing it is the proper and peculiar duty of the Minister to expound Scripture, That although it be most true, that God who is almighty,
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and therefore can doe all things, and that in such sort, and after such manner as he listeth, either by order,
and Therefore can do all things, and that in such sort, and After such manner as he lists, either by order,
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or by miracle, by means, or without means;
or by miracle, by means, or without means;
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Yet in the course of our conuersion, & the work of our regeneration, we must not expect when God will send an angel from heauen to instruct vs,
Yet in the course of our conversion, & the work of our regeneration, we must not expect when God will send an angel from heaven to instruct us,
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or whē hee will immediatly and miraculously call vs, and worke our conuersion vnto him;
or when he will immediately and miraculously call us, and work our conversion unto him;
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but must content our selues, & make our best vse of those meanes, which God in mercy offereth vs, by the ministery and preaching of such,
but must content our selves, & make our best use of those means, which God in mercy Offereth us, by the Ministry and preaching of such,
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as he hath by his owne dispensation & holy designment, appointed to waite vpon his Altar, to attend his seruice and by preaching of his word, to beget sonnes and daughters vnto him.
as he hath by his own Dispensation & holy designment, appointed to wait upon his Altar, to attend his service and by preaching of his word, to beget Sons and daughters unto him.
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And therefore, if wee desire either to knowe, or to beleeue in God, wee must attaine to that knowledge,
And Therefore, if we desire either to know, or to believe in God, we must attain to that knowledge,
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and to that faith, by the onely effectuall meanes of the word of God, and by the Ministerie and help of such men,
and to that faith, by the only effectual means of the word of God, and by the Ministry and help of such men,
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as God hath set aparte for the worke of the Ministerie, and for the gathering together of the Saints, which is the institution and holy ordinance of God himselfe.
as God hath Set apart for the work of the Ministry, and for the gathering together of the Saints, which is the Institution and holy Ordinance of God himself.
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For this is Gods own appointment, and his owne holy ordinance, That as children should expect & receiue, from their corporall Parents and Fathers of their bodies, such corporall foode as is needful for the nourishment of their bodies;
For this is God's own appointment, and his own holy Ordinance, That as children should expect & receive, from their corporal Parents and Father's of their bodies, such corporal food as is needful for the nourishment of their bodies;
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So they should likewise expect, and receiue from their Pastors and spirituall Fathers, such as are appointed by God to beget them in Christ through the Gospell, such spirituall food of knowledge,
So they should likewise expect, and receive from their Pastors and spiritual Father's, such as Are appointed by God to beget them in christ through the Gospel, such spiritual food of knowledge,
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& instruction, as is needfull for the spiritual nourishment of their soules, and consciences.
& instruction, as is needful for the spiritual nourishment of their Souls, and Consciences.
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And this was the manner and custome, in former and ancient times, they were wont to go to the Prophets,
And this was the manner and custom, in former and ancient times, they were wont to go to the prophets,
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and men of God, for resolution of their doubts, and for comfort in their heauinesse. For resolution in their doubts.
and men of God, for resolution of their doubts, and for Comfort in their heaviness. For resolution in their doubts.
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The Priests lippes should preserue knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth, Mala. 2.7.The Priests lips should preserve knowledge, and they should seek the law At his Mouth, Mala. 2.7.
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So doth the Eunuch, in this place, desire Philip that he would tell him the meaning of these words of the Prophet, which without an interpreter or a guide, he acknowledgeth that he could not vnderstand.
So does the Eunuch, in this place, desire Philip that he would tell him the meaning of these words of the Prophet, which without an interpreter or a guide, he acknowledgeth that he could not understand.
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For comfort in their heauiness. One example for many, The Shunamite trauelled to mount Carmell, to Elisha the Prophet,
For Comfort in their heaviness. One Exampl for many, The Shunamite traveled to mount Carmel, to Elisha the Prophet,
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when her soule was full of heauinesse for the death of her onely sonne; and shee was comforted. 4. King. 4.
when her soul was full of heaviness for the death of her only son; and she was comforted. 4. King. 4.
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The reason, why both in former, and later times, and indeed why in all times, men and women should repaire to the Prophets & Ministers of God, both for the resolution of their doubts,
The reason, why both in former, and later times, and indeed why in all times, men and women should repair to the prophets & Ministers of God, both for the resolution of their doubts,
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and for comfort in their heauinesse, is, because
and for Comfort in their heaviness, is, Because
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They haue, or should haue, a tongue of the learned, and should knowe to minister a word in due time to him that is wearie:
They have, or should have, a tongue of the learned, and should know to minister a word in due time to him that is weary:
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They haue, or should haue the balm of Gilead, wherewith the sores, and wounds of Gods people should be cured, and healed:
They have, or should have the balm of Gilead, wherewith the sores, and wounds of God's people should be cured, and healed:
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They haue, or should haue in store Vinum merentibus, the wine of comfort and consolation, for them that mourne and are heauie hearted.
They have, or should have in store Vinum merentibus, the wine of Comfort and consolation, for them that mourn and Are heavy hearted.
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And therefore to end this point, my exhortation shall bee this vnto you; When you read any thing that is hard, which you desire to vnderstand, but cannot:
And Therefore to end this point, my exhortation shall be this unto you; When you read any thing that is hard, which you desire to understand, but cannot:
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When any great & grieuous crosse & calamity befalleth you, and you are ignorant of the meanes,
When any great & grievous cross & calamity befalls you, and you Are ignorant of the means,
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and knowe not how to be eased:
and know not how to be eased:
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When you groane vnder the burthen of your sinnes, and finde the hand of God heauy vpon you,
When you groan under the burden of your Sins, and find the hand of God heavy upon you,
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so that you find not in your selues, the groūds of sound comfort: When any great and violent temptation which you cannot encounter, taketh fast holde vpon you,
so that you find not in your selves, the grounds of found Comfort: When any great and violent temptation which you cannot encounter, Takes fast hold upon you,
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so that you finde it too strong for you:
so that you find it too strong for you:
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To conclude, when feare and anguish afflict your soules, & your consciences be troubled, so that you know not how to lay your selues downe in peace:
To conclude, when Fear and anguish afflict your Souls, & your Consciences be troubled, so that you know not how to lay your selves down in peace:
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Then desire some Philip that hee will come & sit with you, desire some of Gods learned and faithfull Ministers, that they will abide with you,
Then desire Some Philip that he will come & fit with you, desire Some of God's learned and faithful Ministers, that they will abide with you,
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and conferre with you, that so they may resolue your doubts, and ease your griefes.
and confer with you, that so they may resolve your doubts, and ease your griefs.
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But heere I might take vp a iust complaint, and lament the state of these times, wherein there is so little,
But Here I might take up a just complaint, and lament the state of these times, wherein there is so little,
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or almost no vse at all of conference, either in secular learning, wherein men are loath to conferre with such as are more learned then themselues,
or almost no use At all of conference, either in secular learning, wherein men Are loath to confer with such as Are more learned then themselves,
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least they should bewray their owne ignorance;
lest they should bewray their own ignorance;
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or in points of faith, and cases of conscience, with Gods Ministers, least they should thereby discouer to them their errors, and imperfections.
or in points of faith, and cases of conscience, with God's Ministers, lest they should thereby discover to them their errors, and imperfections.
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But this complaint may sooner bee made, than it can bee remedied.
But this complaint may sooner be made, than it can be remedied.
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The second thing I noted in these later words, is Philips readinesse, and his godly discretion:
The second thing I noted in these later words, is Philips readiness, and his godly discretion:
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his readinesse, in that hee presently followed the direction and appointment of the Spirit, in respect whereof, it is here said, that he came to his chariot.
his readiness, in that he presently followed the direction and appointment of the Spirit, in respect whereof, it is Here said, that he Come to his chariot.
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His godly discretion, in that hee tooke the present occasion, and began at that very Scripture which the Eunuch then read, and preached Christ vnto him.
His godly discretion, in that he took the present occasion, and began At that very Scripture which the Eunuch then read, and preached christ unto him.
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From hence, we that are Ministers, may learne this lesson;
From hence, we that Are Ministers, may Learn this Lesson;
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To take all occasions that are offered vnto vs, speedily to doe good, to cut-off long and vnnecessarie prefaces,
To take all occasions that Are offered unto us, speedily to do good, to cutoff long and unnecessary prefaces,
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and discourses, and to go roundly and directly to the matter, not to holde our Auditors in the Church porch,
and discourses, and to go roundly and directly to the matter, not to hold our Auditors in the Church porch,
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when wee should bring them into the Church it selfe, not to stay them in atrio templi, in the outwarde court of the Temple,
when we should bring them into the Church it self, not to stay them in atrio Templi, in the outward court of the Temple,
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but speedily to leade them in sanctum sanctorum, into the holiest of holies, where the Mercy seate standeth;
but speedily to lead them in sanctum sanctorum, into the Holiest of holies, where the Mercy seat Stands;
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not to lead them along, by tedious & wearisome paths, but to bring them the straightest & nearest way to Christ, to take all opportunities of doing them good.
not to led them along, by tedious & wearisome paths, but to bring them the straightest & nearest Way to christ, to take all opportunities of doing them good.
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And you also that are Auditours, may from hence learne, with the like alacritie and speed, to heare,
And you also that Are Auditors, may from hence Learn, with the like alacrity and speed, to hear,
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and to receiue those good tidings and doctrines which are preached vnto you, and to striue euen at the first hearing of them, to embrace and lay hold of them, with the hand of faith, as here this Eunuch did.
and to receive those good tidings and doctrines which Are preached unto you, and to strive even At the First hearing of them, to embrace and lay hold of them, with the hand of faith, as Here this Eunuch did.
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The third thing I noted in these later words, is, what it was that he vttered and spake, when hee opened his mouth: He preached vnto him Iesus.
The third thing I noted in these later words, is, what it was that he uttered and spoke, when he opened his Mouth: He preached unto him Iesus.
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In these wordes I obserue two things:
In these words I observe two things:
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first, here is not set downe at large the Sermon which Philip made to this Eunuch,
First, Here is not Set down At large the Sermon which Philip made to this Eunuch,
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neither are the words of that discourse which Philip had with him at that time, here mentioned.
neither Are the words of that discourse which Philip had with him At that time, Here mentioned.
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Indeede it is true, that all the Sermons and exhortations of the Apostles, and disciples of Christ, are not verbatim, word for word, set downe in the Scripture,
Indeed it is true, that all the Sermons and exhortations of the Apostles, and Disciples of christ, Are not verbatim, word for word, Set down in the Scripture,
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but onely per summa capita, the chiefe points only;
but only per summa capita, the chief points only;
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and such generall and chiefe heads, as the Spirit of God thought meete, they are remembred, and set downe vnto vs. Paul and Silas preached to the keeper of the prison, and to all his househould, the word of the Lord, Act. 16.32. but his Sermon is not set down at large:
and such general and chief Heads, as the Spirit of God Thought meet, they Are remembered, and Set down unto us Paul and Silas preached to the keeper of the prison, and to all his household, the word of the Lord, Act. 16.32. but his Sermon is not Set down At large:
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but the summe and substance of it, is set downe in the verse going before, namely, the 30. verse, Beleeue in the Lord Iesus Christ, and thou shalt be saued, and thine houshould.
but the sum and substance of it, is Set down in the verse going before, namely, the 30. verse, Believe in the Lord Iesus christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thine household.
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In the 2. of the Acts, when they mocked, and saide that the Apostles were full of new wine, what time they being full of the holy Ghost, beganne to speake with diuers tongues;
In the 2. of the Acts, when they mocked, and said that the Apostles were full of new wine, what time they being full of the holy Ghost, began to speak with diverse tongues;
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Peter, when he had reprooued them, and instructed them what they should think of that miracle,Peter, when he had reproved them, and instructed them what they should think of that miracle,
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and exhorted them to haue a care of themselues, and their owne soules, so that they began to be pricked in their hearts,
and exhorted them to have a care of themselves, and their own Souls, so that they began to be pricked in their hearts,
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and said, Men and brethren, what shall we doe;
and said, Men and brothers, what shall we do;
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then he said vnto them, Amend your liues, and be baptized euery one of you, in the name of Iesus Christ, for the remission of sins.
then he said unto them, Amend your lives, and be baptised every one of you, in the name of Iesus christ, for the remission of Sins.
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And then it followeth, verse 40. And with many other words he besought and exhorted them:
And then it follows, verse 40. And with many other words he besought and exhorted them:
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Which many other words, are not set downe in that place, or there mentioned;
Which many other words, Are not Set down in that place, or there mentioned;
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yet the summe and substance, the principall scope of them, and the maine drift of Saint Peter, is set downe and contained in these few words which go immediately before, Amend your liues, and bee baptized euery one of you, in the name of Iesus Christ for the remission of sinnes.
yet the sum and substance, the principal scope of them, and the main drift of Saint Peter, is Set down and contained in these few words which go immediately before, Amend your lives, and be baptised every one of you, in the name of Iesus christ for the remission of Sins.
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And so in this place it is saide, that Philip preached to this Eunuch:
And so in this place it is said, that Philip preached to this Eunuch:
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the words of which Sermon, with all the parts and passages thereof, are not set down;
the words of which Sermon, with all the parts and passages thereof, Are not Set down;
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as may be euidently discerned, in that no mention being made in this chapter of baptisme,
as may be evidently discerned, in that no mention being made in this chapter of Baptism,
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or of water, yet this noble Eunuch when hee saw water, saide to Philip; See, here is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized.
or of water, yet this noble Eunuch when he saw water, said to Philip; See, Here is water, what does hinder me to be baptised.
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And yet this proueth not the Scriptures to be maimed, or vnperfect, as our Aduersaries would willingly haue the world beleeue;
And yet this Proves not the Scriptures to be maimed, or unperfect, as our Adversaries would willingly have the world believe;
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forasmuch as there is so much set downe in Scripture, as is any way needfull and necessarie for our saluation.
forasmuch as there is so much Set down in Scripture, as is any Way needful and necessary for our salvation.
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So that although we haue not all the Sermons, which the Prophets, & Apostles of Christ preached, word by word,
So that although we have not all the Sermons, which the prophets, & Apostles of christ preached, word by word,
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and at large set downe and deliuered vnto vs in Gods booke:
and At large Set down and Delivered unto us in God's book:
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yet it may and ought to suffice vs to know, that God in his wisedome hath so disposed, that so much of their heauenly discourses and Sermons is set downe vnto vs,
yet it may and ought to suffice us to know, that God in his Wisdom hath so disposed, that so much of their heavenly discourses and Sermons is Set down unto us,
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as might serue to direct vs in the knowledge and worship of God, and might further Gods glorie in vs, and our saluation.
as might serve to Direct us in the knowledge and worship of God, and might further God's glory in us, and our salvation.
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And therefore there is no cause at all, why wee should listen to the enchantments of Rome,
And Therefore there is no cause At all, why we should listen to the enchantments of Room,
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or giue any care of credite and beleefe, to our Aduersaries the Papists, when they tell vs, that in som things the Scriptures come short, in some things they are silent and say nothing, in many things they are doubtfull and vncertaine,
or give any care of credit and belief, to our Adversaries the Papists, when they tell us, that in Some things the Scriptures come short, in Some things they Are silent and say nothing, in many things they Are doubtful and uncertain,
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and in most things hard, and full of obscurity.
and in most things hard, and full of obscurity.
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With all which, and many more the like imputations, and slanders, they doe loade the sacred Scriptures, onely to this ende, to make way for their owne deuises,
With all which, and many more the like imputations, and slanders, they do load the sacred Scriptures, only to this end, to make Way for their own devises,
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and to establish their vnwritten traditions; which they are not ashamed to match and equall with the word of God.
and to establish their unwritten traditions; which they Are not ashamed to match and equal with the word of God.
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But let vs learne, as it becommeth vs, to put as great difference between the sacred and written word of God,
But let us Learn, as it becomes us, to put as great difference between the sacred and written word of God,
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and the vnwritten doctrines and traditions of men, as there is betweene golde and brasse, betweene siluer and the dust of the earth.
and the unwritten doctrines and traditions of men, as there is between gold and brass, between silver and the dust of the earth.
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And howsoeuer there was a time, wherein our Forefathers and Ancetors were gulled, and deceiued with the fopperies,
And howsoever there was a time, wherein our Forefathers and Ancestors were gulled, and deceived with the fopperies,
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and delusions of vnwritten verities and traditions, yet let not vs be so deluded.
and delusions of unwritten verities and traditions, yet let not us be so deluded.
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For want of bread made of wheat, men are content to eat bread made of rie;
For want of bred made of wheat, men Are content to eat bred made of rye;
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& for want of bread made of rie, to eate oaten-cakes: but yet it doth not follow, that the one is as wholesome as the other;
& for want of bred made of rye, to eat oaten-cakes: but yet it does not follow, that the one is as wholesome as the other;
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and when you may haue of the best, that you should choose the worst. So it is betweene the word of God, and traditions of men:
and when you may have of the best, that you should choose the worst. So it is between the word of God, and traditions of men:
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when bread of wheate, that is, the worde of God, was kept away from our fathers, in an vnknowne tongue,
when bred of wheat, that is, the word of God, was kept away from our Father's, in an unknown tongue,
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then was bread of rie and oates sauorie to their hungry soules;
then was bred of rye and oats savoury to their hungry Souls;
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for the soule is like the stomacke, it must be fed, and it euermore desireth somewhat that belongeth to religion and saluation:
for the soul is like the stomach, it must be fed, and it evermore Desires somewhat that belongeth to Religion and salvation:
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but now seeing bread of pure wheat, that is, the word of God, is by Gods mercy set before vs, let vs not inuentis frugibus glandibus vesci, eate acornes when we may eate wheate;
but now seeing bred of pure wheat, that is, the word of God, is by God's mercy Set before us, let us not inuentis frugibus glandibus vesci, eat acorns when we may eat wheat;
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and forsaking the holy and wholesome written word of God, basely feede vpon the vnsauorie, vnwholsome, vnwritten traditions, of inconstant, and corruptible men.
and forsaking the holy and wholesome written word of God, basely feed upon the unsavoury, unwholesome, unwritten traditions, of inconstant, and corruptible men.
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But rather as it is said, Act. 19. Paul I know, and Iesus I know,
But rather as it is said, Act. 19. Paul I know, and Iesus I know,
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but who are yee? So let vs say to Traditions, the olde Testament wee knowe,but who Are ye? So let us say to Traditions, the old Testament we know,
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and the new Testament wee knowe, but who are yee? We know the olde Testament, and the new;
and the new Testament we know, but who Are ye? We know the old Testament, and the new;
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the Law and the Gospell to be those two dugges or breasts, which yeeld milke sufficient for the nourishment of any that are babes, and children in Christ.
the Law and the Gospel to be those two dugs or breasts, which yield milk sufficient for the nourishment of any that Are babes, and children in christ.
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We know the olde Testament, & the new, the Law and the Gospell, to be those two pence, spoken of, Luke 10.35.
We know the old Testament, & the new, the Law and the Gospel, to be those two pence, spoken of, Lycia 10.35.
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which are able to pay for, and to discharge any surgerie, and physicke, which our sicke soules may need,
which Are able to pay for, and to discharge any surgery, and physic, which our sick Souls may need,
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and to heale all the wounds, all the sinnes and transgressions thereof.
and to heal all the wounds, all the Sins and transgressions thereof.
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We know the olde Testament and the new, the Law and the Gospell, to be those two swordes, spoken of, Luk. 22.38.
We know the old Testament and the new, the Law and the Gospel, to be those two swords, spoken of, Luk. 22.38.
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of which our Sauiour there said, They are enough: for indeed they are enough, both for the assaulting of whatsoeuer enemies,
of which our Saviour there said, They Are enough: for indeed they Are enough, both for the assaulting of whatsoever enemies,
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and for the defence of our selues.
and for the defence of our selves.
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And therfore, let them speake as gloriously as they can of their vnwritten traditions, and magnifie them as they list;
And Therefore, let them speak as gloriously as they can of their unwritten traditions, and magnify them as they list;
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we will onely build our faith vpon the holy and written worde of God:
we will only built our faith upon the holy and written word of God:
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this shall bee our onely guide in matters of faith, Sic dicit Dominus, thus saith the Lord.
this shall be our only guide in matters of faith, Sic dicit Dominus, thus Says the Lord.
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And yet wee doe not contemne the voyce of Antiquitie, wee scorne not either the writings or opinions of the Fathers,
And yet we do not contemn the voice of Antiquity, we scorn not either the writings or opinions of the Father's,
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but gladly vse them, and reuerently esteeme of them, and giue vnto them, as much credit,
but gladly use them, and reverently esteem of them, and give unto them, as much credit,
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as themselues desire should bee giuen vnto them:
as themselves desire should be given unto them:
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that is, as farre forth as they agree with Gods word, wee reuerence them, and subscribe vnto them, & no further;
that is, as Far forth as they agree with God's word, we Reverence them, and subscribe unto them, & no further;
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because we dare not vnder their banner fight against God, or vnder their countenance outface his truth.
Because we Dare not under their banner fight against God, or under their countenance outface his truth.
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This is a good rule, In the writings of the Fathers, that which is prooued out of the Scriptures, is Vox Dei, the voyce of God;
This is a good Rule, In the writings of the Father's, that which is proved out of the Scriptures, is Vox Dei, the voice of God;
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that which is probably spoken and deliuered, is Vox hominis, the voyce of man; that which is affirmed falsly, is Vox serpētis, the voyce of the Serpent.
that which is probably spoken and Delivered, is Vox hominis, the voice of man; that which is affirmed falsely, is Vox serpētis, the voice of the Serpent.
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And as wee are to stop our ears, & to deny all consent to that which is falsely deliuered;
And as we Are to stop our ears, & to deny all consent to that which is falsely Delivered;
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so are wee not to open our eares, or to giue any farther consent, to those things which are probably deliuered in the case of Religion, and matters of Faith, than as they may bee either directly prooued,
so Are we not to open our ears, or to give any farther consent, to those things which Are probably Delivered in the case of Religion, and matters of Faith, than as they may be either directly proved,
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or necessarily, and strongly collected, and deduced, out of the written word of God.
or necessarily, and strongly collected, and deduced, out of the written word of God.
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In the 3. of King. 1. when contention was between Adoniah and Salomon, who should bee King after Dauid; with Adoniah stoode Abiathar the Priest, and Ioab the Captaine;
In the 3. of King. 1. when contention was between Adoniah and Solomon, who should be King After David; with Adoniah stood Abiathar the Priest, and Ioab the Captain;
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with Salomon stood Zadock the Priest, and the mighty men, which were with Dauid: Here were Priests, against Priests; mighty men, against mighty men:
with Solomon stood Zadok the Priest, and the mighty men, which were with David: Here were Priests, against Priests; mighty men, against mighty men:
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Bathsheba the mother of Salomon seeing this contention knew not what to doe.Bathsheba the mother of Solomon seeing this contention knew not what to do.
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Nathan the Prophet therefore said vnto her, Come I wil giue thee counsell to saue thy life, Nathan the Prophet Therefore said unto her, Come I will give thee counsel to save thy life,
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and the life of thy sonne Salomon:
and the life of thy son Solomon:
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so hee willed her to goe to Dauid the King, and of himselfe to learne his pleasure in that businesse.so he willed her to go to David the King, and of himself to Learn his pleasure in that business.
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Thus the case standeth with Relion at this day;
Thus the case Stands with Religion At this day;
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Adoniah standeth against Salomon, Antichrist against Christ; Ioab the Captaine, and Abiathar the Priest are on the one side,Adoniah Stands against Solomon, Antichrist against christ; Ioab the Captain, and Abiathar the Priest Are on the one side,
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and Zadock the Priest, and the mighty men of Dauid on the other side, mighty men against mighty men, Priests against Priests, great men on both sides.
and Zadok the Priest, and the mighty men of David on the other side, mighty men against mighty men, Priests against Priests, great men on both sides.
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You therefore, like Bathsheba are diuided in your opinions, and distracted in your iudgement: harken therefore to Nathan the Prophet, who doth giue you counsell to saue your liues,
You Therefore, like Bathsheba Are divided in your opinions, and distracted in your judgement: harken Therefore to Nathan the Prophet, who does give you counsel to save your lives,
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and the liues of your sons and daughters;
and the lives of your Sons and daughters;
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In these matters of controuersie, in these matters of faith, goe to Dauid himselfe, goe to God himselfe, looke and obserue what he hath set downe in his holy word,
In these matters of controversy, in these matters of faith, go to David himself, go to God himself, look and observe what he hath Set down in his holy word,
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and what hee hath decreed touching matters of faith, & and hold that fast;
and what he hath decreed touching matters of faith, & and hold that fast;
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and as for vnwritten traditions, and vnwritten verities, let them passe, for they are not of necessitie to be beleeued, they binde not your consciences. He preached vnto him Iesus.
and as for unwritten traditions, and unwritten verities, let them pass, for they Are not of necessity to be believed, they bind not your Consciences. He preached unto him Iesus.
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Secondly, by occasion of these words, I obserue, that the summe and substance of Philips Sermon to this Eunuch, is cōtained in this one word, Iesus.
Secondly, by occasion of these words, I observe, that the sum and substance of Philips Sermon to this Eunuch, is contained in this one word, Iesus.
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It is most true indeed, that the sum and substance, the marrow and pith, the power and life of all our Sermons and preaching vnto you, is grounded and contained in this one word Iesus, the second person in Trinitie, the Son of God.
It is most true indeed, that the sum and substance, the marrow and pith, the power and life of all our Sermons and preaching unto you, is grounded and contained in this one word Iesus, the second person in Trinity, the Son of God.
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For, as all the lines which either are, or may be drawn in a round or circular figure,
For, as all the lines which either Are, or may be drawn in a round or circular figure,
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though they be infinit, yet all of them haue terminum suum in centro, they all meet,
though they be infinite, yet all of them have Terminus suum in centro, they all meet,
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and are terminated in the middle point or center of the circle:
and Are terminated in the middle point or centre of the circle:
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so all the lines and rules of faith, and of religion, and all the parts of Gods holy & diuine truth,
so all the lines and rules of faith, and of Religion, and all the parts of God's holy & divine truth,
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though they be otherwise, and in themselues, infinite;
though they be otherwise, and in themselves, infinite;
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yet all of them haue terminum suum in centro, they all meet, and are terminated in Christ Iesus, who is the very center and foundation of all truth.
yet all of them have Terminus suum in centro, they all meet, and Are terminated in christ Iesus, who is the very centre and Foundation of all truth.
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And as all the Axioms & precepts of euery Art and Science, if they be rightly and duly deliuered, haue relationem ad subiectum, a true dependence,
And as all the Axioms & Precepts of every Art and Science, if they be rightly and duly Delivered, have relationem ad Subjectum, a true dependence,
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or necessary reference to the Subiect of euery the said Arts & Sciences: so all the axioms of pietie and godlinesse, all the precepts and rules of religion,
or necessary Referente to the Subject of every the said Arts & Sciences: so all the axioms of piety and godliness, all the Precepts and rules of Religion,
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and all the directions and counsels which in our Sermons and preaching either are, or can be deliuered vnto you, they haue all of them relationem ad subiectum, a most direct aspect,
and all the directions and Counsels which in our Sermons and preaching either Are, or can be Delivered unto you, they have all of them relationem ad Subjectum, a most Direct aspect,
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and necessary reference to Iesus Christ, who is primum et primarium subiectum Euangelij, the first and primarie subiect of the Gospel.
and necessary Referente to Iesus christ, who is primum et Primarium Subjectum Evangelist, the First and primary Subject of the Gospel.
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Saint Paul, as he esteemed to know nothing saue Iesus Christ, and him crucified, 1 Cor. 2.2.
Saint Paul, as he esteemed to know nothing save Iesus christ, and him Crucified, 1 Cor. 2.2.
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& as he reioyced in nothing else but onely in the crosse of our Lord Iesus Christ, whereby the world was crucified to him,
& as he rejoiced in nothing Else but only in the cross of our Lord Iesus christ, whereby the world was Crucified to him,
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and he to the world, Gala. 6.14: so in substance and in effect, he preached nothing but Iesus Christ, and him crucified.
and he to the world, Gala. 6.14: so in substance and in Effect, he preached nothing but Iesus christ, and him Crucified.
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Super hanc Petram, vpon this Rock, that is, vpon Christ, The Rock is Christ, saith S. Paul, 1 Cor. 10.4.Super hanc Petram, upon this Rock, that is, upon christ, The Rock is christ, Says S. Paul, 1 Cor. 10.4.
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Vpon this Rock, I say, did it please God not onto build his whole Church, but also euery particular, euery true and liuing member of his Church.
Upon this Rock, I say, did it please God not onto built his Whole Church, but also every particular, every true and living member of his Church.
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Wee are Gods labourers, saith S. Paul, and you are Gods building: we Are God's labourers, Says S. Paul, and you Are God's building:
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and according to the grace of God giuen vnto vs, some of vs as skilfull Master-builders, others lesse skilfull, wee lay the foundation, that is, wee build you vpon Christ.
and according to the grace of God given unto us, Some of us as skilful Master-builders, Others less skilful, we lay the Foundation, that is, we built you upon christ.
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For other foundation can no man lay than that vvhich is laid, vvhich is Iesus Christ, 1 Cor. 3.11. Who is rightlie tearmed a foundation, because he supporteth and beareth vp all the building.For other Foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Iesus christ, 1 Cor. 3.11. Who is rightly termed a Foundation, Because he supporteth and bears up all the building.
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As in a great house or building, the roofe thereof is supported and borne vp by the walls, the walls by the beames and timber thereof;
As in a great house or building, the roof thereof is supported and born up by the walls, the walls by the beams and timber thereof;
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and both roofe, and walls, and beames, & timber, and all other parts, are borne vp and supported by the foundation:
and both roof, and walls, and beams, & timber, and all other parts, Are born up and supported by the Foundation:
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so in the spirituall building vp of our soules into a holy temple to God, the roofe, the walls, the beames,
so in the spiritual building up of our Souls into a holy temple to God, the roof, the walls, the beams,
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and timber of that building, our faith, our hope, our adoption, the remission of our sinnes,
and timber of that building, our faith, our hope, our adoption, the remission of our Sins,
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and lastly, the beautifull & glorious roofe and couering of all this building, to wit, the decking, the couering,
and lastly, the beautiful & glorious roof and covering of all this building, to wit, the decking, the covering,
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and crowning of our soules with saluation in heauen, euen all of these, are supported and borne vp by the foundation, which is Christ, Iesus.
and crowning of our Souls with salvation in heaven, even all of these, Are supported and born up by the Foundation, which is christ, Iesus.
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Excellent, and to this purpose most pregnant, is the beginning of the first chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians; where the Apostle most plainly sheweth, that our election, our adoption, our redemption, the remission of our sinnes,
Excellent, and to this purpose most pregnant, is the beginning of the First chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians; where the Apostle most plainly shows, that our election, our adoption, our redemption, the remission of our Sins,
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and our benediction and blessing in spirituall gifts and graces, that all of these are founded and grounded vpon the person of Christ. For our election;
and our benediction and blessing in spiritual Gifts and graces, that all of these Are founded and grounded upon the person of christ. For our election;
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Blessed be GOD, that hath chosen vs in Christ before the foundation of the vvorld. ver. 4. For our adoption;Blessed be GOD, that hath chosen us in christ before the Foundation of the world. ver. 4. For our adoption;
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to be adopted through Iesus Christ vnto himselfe. v. 5. For our redemption; by whom wee haue redemption. ver. 7.to be adopted through Iesus christ unto himself. v. 5. For our redemption; by whom we have redemption. ver. 7.
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For the remission of our sinnes; by whose bloud wee haue the forgiuenesse of our sinnes. ver. 7.
For the remission of our Sins; by whose blood we have the forgiveness of our Sins. ver. 7.
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For our benediction and blessing in spirituall gifts & graces;
For our benediction and blessing in spiritual Gifts & graces;
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Blessed be God, vvhich hath blessed vs in all spirituall blessings in heauenly things in Christ. ver. 3. Christ is made vnto vs, saith the same Apostle, vvisedome, and righteousnes, and sanctification, & redemption. 1 Cor. 1.30.Blessed be God, which hath blessed us in all spiritual blessings in heavenly things in christ. ver. 3. christ is made unto us, Says the same Apostle, Wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, & redemption. 1 Cor. 1.30.
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Runne (if you please) through the whole volume of Gods booke, take a view and suruey of the whole summe and substance of our saluation,
Run (if you please) through the Whole volume of God's book, take a view and survey of the Whole sum and substance of our salvation,
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and of all those spirituall graces that further the same;
and of all those spiritual graces that further the same;
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and you shall finde all and euery of them, wholly and onely in the person of Christ.
and you shall find all and every of them, wholly and only in the person of christ.
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If wee seeke for innocencie, it is to be found in his Natiuitie. If for purity, it is to be found in his Conception.
If we seek for innocence, it is to be found in his Nativity. If for purity, it is to be found in his Conception.
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If for freedom from the Curse, it is to be found in his Crosse. If for satisfaction, it is to be found in his Sacrifice.
If for freedom from the Curse, it is to be found in his Cross. If for satisfaction, it is to be found in his Sacrifice.
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If for absolution, it is in his Condemnation. If for purgation, it is in his Bloud.
If for absolution, it is in his Condemnation. If for purgation, it is in his Blood.
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If for redemption, it is in his Passion. If for mortification, it is in his Buriall.
If for redemption, it is in his Passion. If for mortification, it is in his Burial.
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If for newnesse of life, it is in his Resurrection. If for an inheritance in heauen, it is in his Ascension.
If for newness of life, it is in his Resurrection. If for an inheritance in heaven, it is in his Ascension.
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If for security and safety at the day of Iudgement, to him the Father hath committed all iudgement.
If for security and safety At the day of Judgement, to him the Father hath committed all judgement.
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Lastly, if for saluation, it is in Christ; in whom who-soeuer beleeueth, shall not perish, but haue euerlasting life.
Lastly, if for salvation, it is in christ; in whom whosoever Believeth, shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
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In Christ, by Christ, for Christ, through Christ; so runneth the whole current and streame of the holy Scriptures.
In christ, by christ, for christ, through christ; so Runneth the Whole current and stream of the holy Scriptures.
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So doe we confirme and strengthen our faith; so doe we back and fortifie all our hopes;
So do we confirm and strengthen our faith; so do we back and fortify all our hope's;
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so doe wee season and sweeten all our comforts; so doe wee intermix and conclude all our prayers.
so do we season and sweeten all our comforts; so do we intermix and conclude all our Prayers.
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In the fift or last place, we haue to consider the effects which this Eunuch's own reading,
In the fift or last place, we have to Consider the effects which this Eunuch's own reading,
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and Philips preaching of Iesus, wrought in him.
and Philips preaching of Iesus, wrought in him.
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And they are three: 1. He beleeued. 2. He was baptised. 3. He reioyced; or he went on his way reioycing.
And they Are three: 1. He believed. 2. He was baptised. 3. He rejoiced; or he went on his Way rejoicing.
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That he beleeued appeareth by his answer to Philip: for when Philip told him, that If he belieued he might bee baptised;
That he believed appears by his answer to Philip: for when Philip told him, that If he believed he might be baptised;
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hee answered and said, I belieue that Iesus Christ is the sonne of GOD. ver. 37. Prima vox Christiani, est Credo.
he answered and said, I believe that Iesus christ is the son of GOD. ver. 37. Prima vox Christians, est Credo.
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The first word that euer any Christian man or woman speaketh, or vttereth as a Christian, is, Credo, I beleeue:
The First word that ever any Christian man or woman speaks, or uttereth as a Christian, is, Credo, I believe:
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and till that word, with the matter and substance thereof be bred, and begotten in the soule,
and till that word, with the matter and substance thereof be bred, and begotten in the soul,
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and brought foorth & vttered by the mouth & tongue of man, no man is or can be rightly tearmed a Christian man.
and brought forth & uttered by the Mouth & tongue of man, no man is or can be rightly termed a Christian man.
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Till such time as we belieue, Christ is not formed in vs:
Till such time as we believe, christ is not formed in us:
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and till such time as Christ be formed in vs, we haue no part or portion in him;
and till such time as christ be formed in us, we have no part or portion in him;
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wee haue no title to the couenant of God; we haue no interest in the promises of grace;
we have no title to the Covenant of God; we have no Interest in the promises of grace;
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we can lay no claime to Gods mercy. Oleum misericordiae, nisi in vase fiduciae, Deus non ponit. Ber. in vigilia natalis do. Ser. 5. Fides est porta aurea, per quam Rex gloriae mentem nostram ingreditur, Faith is that goulden gate, by which the King of glory entreth into our soules.
we can lay no claim to God's mercy. Oleum Mercy, nisi in vase fiduciae, Deus non Ponit. Ber. in vigilia Natalis doe. Ser. 5. Fides est porta Aurea, per quam Rex Glory mentem nostram ingreditur, Faith is that golden gate, by which the King of glory entereth into our Souls.
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By this gate it was that the King of glorie entred into the heart and soule of this noble Eunuch:
By this gate it was that the King of glory entered into the heart and soul of this noble Eunuch:
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and if euer hee enter into vs, and our soules, by this gate he must enter.
and if ever he enter into us, and our Souls, by this gate he must enter.
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Let me therefore vse the words of Dauid vnto you, Lift vp your heads, ye gates;
Let me Therefore use the words of David unto you, Lift up your Heads, you gates;
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& be ye lift vp ye euerlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. 1. Effect; Hee beleeued. & be you lift up the everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. 1. Effect; He believed.
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Faithfull and blessed Prince, faithfull and blessed Eunuch!
Faithful and blessed Prince, faithful and blessed Eunuch!
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great in thy birth, and thy nobility, but farre greater in thy regeneration and new birth in Christ;
great in thy birth, and thy Nobilt, but Far greater in thy regeneration and new birth in christ;
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great in the fauour & countenance of thy Queene and Mistris, beeing her chiefe Steward,
great in the favour & countenance of thy Queen and Mistress, being her chief Steward,
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but farre greater in the fauour and countenance of thy heauenly King, thy Master and Sauiour;
but Far greater in the favour and countenance of thy heavenly King, thy Master and Saviour;
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great in the imployments of thy place and office, as beeing chiefe ruler and disposer of a Queenes treasure,
great in the employments of thy place and office, as being chief ruler and disposer of a Queens treasure,
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but farre greater in beeing of of Christs familie, & entrusted with the treasures of heauen;
but Far greater in being of of Christ family, & Entrusted with the treasures of heaven;
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How doest thou, as one placed in some high and eminent seate aboue vs, and aduanced to the highest honour,
How dost thou, as one placed in Some high and eminent seat above us, and advanced to the highest honour,
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& now made a Saint in heauen, preach vnto vs silly creatures on the earth!
& now made a Saint in heaven, preach unto us silly creatures on the earth!
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and how powerfully dost thou schoole vs, and teach vs by thy example, to goe vp to Ierusalem to worship God, to reade, not Esay the Prophet onely,
and how powerfully dost thou school us, and teach us by thy Exampl, to go up to Ierusalem to worship God, to read, not Isaiah the Prophet only,
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but euen the whole booke of God! that so vsing those, and all such other gratious means which God offereth vnto vs,
but even the Whole book of God! that so using those, and all such other gracious means which God Offereth unto us,
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for the illumination of our darke hearts, by faith, as thou here diddest, we might also with thee in time be enriched with that precious and inestimable treasure of a true faith;
for the illumination of our dark hearts, by faith, as thou Here didst, we might also with thee in time be enriched with that precious and inestimable treasure of a true faith;
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That so as the Spirit of God witnesseth of thee, that thou diddest beleeue that Iesus Christ was the Son of God;
That so as the Spirit of God Witnesseth of thee, that thou didst believe that Iesus christ was the Son of God;
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so the same Spirit might beare witnesse to our spirits, that wee also beleeue. But herein especially doth he school vs;
so the same Spirit might bear witness to our spirits, that we also believe. But herein especially does he school us;
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and in schooling vs, reproue vs; and in reproouing vs, shame vs.
and in schooling us, reprove us; and in reproving us, shame us
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For first, if hee that had so fewe meanes, to leade him to the knowledge and worshippe of God, doe yet notwithstanding out-goe vs in his seruice and worship, who doe abound with all gratious and needfull helpes that may leade vs thereunto,
For First, if he that had so few means, to lead him to the knowledge and worship of God, do yet notwithstanding outgo us in his service and worship, who do abound with all gracious and needful helps that may lead us thereunto,
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how can it but be a shame vnto vs?
how can it but be a shame unto us?
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Secondly, if he that dwelt so farre off, as Aethiopia was from Ierusalem, refused not to vndertake so long & so tedious a iourney, to trauell thither, there to worship God;
Secondly, if he that dwelled so Far off, as Ethiopia was from Ierusalem, refused not to undertake so long & so tedious a journey, to travel thither, there to worship God;
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How can it choose but be a shame to vs, who will many of vs, scarce goe out of doores,
How can it choose but be a shame to us, who will many of us, scarce go out of doors,
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or wet our foote in trauelling to the house of the Lord, to heare his word,
or wet our foot in travelling to the house of the Lord, to hear his word,
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and to worship him in his holy Temple?
and to worship him in his holy Temple?
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Thirdly, if he, at one only Sermon of Philip, were brought to knowe, and to beleeue in Christ;
Thirdly, if he, At one only Sermon of Philip, were brought to know, and to believe in christ;
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what a shame is it for vs, that after so many yeares enioying the word of God pulickely taught and expounded vnto vs,
what a shame is it for us, that After so many Years enjoying the word of God pulickely taught and expounded unto us,
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and after so many and almost infinite Sermons that haue bin preached amongst vs, there should yet be so many of vs, that are not wonne to the seruice of God, and faith in Christ!
and After so many and almost infinite Sermons that have been preached among us, there should yet be so many of us, that Are not won to the service of God, and faith in christ!
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The Lord our God as much desireth our good, as hee did the good of this Eunuch:
The Lord our God as much Desires our good, as he did the good of this Eunuch:
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The word of God is as mighty in operation now, as in former times: the Spirit of God worketh with the word preached, effectually now as in former times.
The word of God is as mighty in operation now, as in former times: the Spirit of God works with the word preached, effectually now as in former times.
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The industrie, and desire of Gods Ministers, though they be not equall to the Apostles,
The industry, and desire of God's Ministers, though they be not equal to the Apostles,
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and first Fathers of the Faith, who because the Church was then newly to bee planted, had Primitias spiritus sancti, the first fruits,
and First Father's of the Faith, who Because the Church was then newly to be planted, had Primitias spiritus sancti, the First fruits,
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and the more eminent and powerfull graces of Gods Spirit;
and the more eminent and powerful graces of God's Spirit;
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yet are they such, as might in some degree of proportion, serue to beget faith now, as in former times:
yet Are they such, as might in Some degree of proportion, serve to beget faith now, as in former times:
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and yet for all this, they are but few, in comparison of the multitude, that profite in faith, & godlinesse by our labours.
and yet for all this, they Are but few, in comparison of the multitude, that profit in faith, & godliness by our labours.
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The cause why we cannot write vpon the water, is not the want of skill, nor the fault of the pen;
The cause why we cannot write upon the water, is not the want of skill, nor the fault of the pen;
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but the vnfitnesse and indisposition of the water:
but the unfitness and indisposition of the water:
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So the reason why Gods Spirit preuaileth not in vs, is neither any default in God,
So the reason why God's Spirit prevaileth not in us, is neither any default in God,
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or defect in his Spirit, or weakenesse in his word, or disability in his Ministers;
or defect in his Spirit, or weakness in his word, or disability in his Ministers;
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but onely in men and women themselues, who are not disposed, & fitted to receiue such stamps,
but only in men and women themselves, who Are not disposed, & fitted to receive such stamps,
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and impressions, as they all would otherwise imprint, and leaue in them.
and impressions, as they all would otherwise imprint, and leave in them.
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For surely, were men so willing, & so prepared, as this noble Eunuch was, to entertaine the Lord Iesus in their hearts,
For surely, were men so willing, & so prepared, as this noble Eunuch was, to entertain the Lord Iesus in their hearts,
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and to receiue him into their soules by faith, when we preach him vnto them, then would our preaching bring forth in them the like precious effect;
and to receive him into their Souls by faith, when we preach him unto them, then would our preaching bring forth in them the like precious Effect;
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and many more of them, than now doe, would by our preaching of Iesus vnto them, be brought with this Eunuch to beleeue in him, and to bee his seruants.
and many more of them, than now do, would by our preaching of Iesus unto them, be brought with this Eunuch to believe in him, and to be his Servants.
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But alas, the more is the pitie, many of vs may truly say, with Peter, We haue launched out into the deep,
But alas, the more is the pity, many of us may truly say, with Peter, We have launched out into the deep,
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and haue let fal our nets to make a draught, we haue trauelled all the night,
and have let fall our nets to make a draught, we have traveled all the night,
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and laboured hard, and yet haue taken nothing.
and laboured hard, and yet have taken nothing.
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Many of vs, like candles, doe waste and consume our selues, by studying, and preaching, to giue you light;
Many of us, like Candles, do waste and consume our selves, by studying, and preaching, to give you Light;
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and yet many of you, for all that, doe still continue, and remaine in darknes.
and yet many of you, for all that, do still continue, and remain in darkness.
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Many of vs, like busie silke wormes, weaue out our owne bowels as they doe in making of silke, that you may be cloathed in silke,
Many of us, like busy silk worms, weave out our own bowels as they do in making of silk, that you may be clothed in silk,
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and apparelled with the precious roabes of Christs righteousnesse;
and appareled with the precious robes of Christ righteousness;
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and yet, for all that, many of you choose rather to be cloathed with your owne rags,
and yet, for all that, many of you choose rather to be clothed with your own rags,
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& with the garments which are spotted with sin, and stayned and defiled with iniquitie.
& with the garments which Are spotted with since, and stained and defiled with iniquity.
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What can the husband-man doe more, than till his land, and sowe his seed? what can the gardiner do more to his figge-tree,
What can the husbandman do more, than till his land, and sow his seed? what can the gardener do more to his Fig tree,
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than ditch round about it, and dung it? what can the dresser or planter of a vineyard doe more for it,
than ditch round about it, and dung it? what can the dresser or planter of a vineyard do more for it,
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than place it in a fruitfull hill, and hedge it, and gather out the stones,
than place it in a fruitful hill, and hedge it, and gather out the stones,
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and plant it with the best plants? what can we doe more, than preach Iesus vnto you?
and plant it with the best plants? what can we do more, than preach Iesus unto you?
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Nullus doctor est dator boni, quod docuerit, saith Bar. Wee can teach you good things, we cannot giue you good things;Nullus Doctor est Giver boni, quod docuerit, Says Bar. we can teach you good things, we cannot give you good things;
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we may be doctores gratiae, but not datores, we may be teachers, but we are not giuers of grace.
we may be Doctors Gratiae, but not datores, we may be Teachers, but we Are not givers of grace.
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The Angel in the 5. of Iohn, did but stirre the waters of the poole Bethesda, and troubled the waters thereof;
The Angel in the 5. of John, did but stir the waters of the pool Bethesda, and troubled the waters thereof;
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hee thrust no man into the poole; that was a worke to be performed by thēselues that would be healed:
he thrust no man into the pool; that was a work to be performed by themselves that would be healed:
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Wee that are the Ministers of God, wee open and expound the Scriptures vnto you;
we that Are the Ministers of God, we open and expound the Scriptures unto you;
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& by our diuiding the word of God, and expounding the same vnto you, wee moue,
& by our dividing the word of God, and expounding the same unto you, we move,
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and we stirre the water of life that floweth in them: you must be carefull to step into them your selues, &c.
and we stir the water of life that flows in them: you must be careful to step into them your selves, etc.
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And surely, the very true reason, why after so much stirring and troubling of these waters,
And surely, the very true reason, why After so much stirring and troubling of these waters,
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after so much preaching and teaching, there are yet so many, both men and women, that lie diseased, full of soares & sinnes, by this poole,
After so much preaching and teaching, there Are yet so many, both men and women, that lie diseased, full of soars & Sins, by this pool,
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and by these waters, not onely for the space of 38 yeeres, but some for more yeeres,
and by these waters, not only for the Molle of 38 Years, but Some for more Years,
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and all their whole life long, neuer once offering to step in, much lesse to thrust themselues thereinto,
and all their Whole life long, never once offering to step in, much less to thrust themselves thereinto,
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when the waters therof are stirred:
when the waters thereof Are stirred:
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I say, the very true reason hereof, is either their infidelitie that they cannot, or their lazinesse & idlenesse that they will not,
I say, the very true reason hereof, is either their infidelity that they cannot, or their laziness & idleness that they will not,
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or their pride, vvhich suffereth them not, to humble their hearts, and to subiect their wills, to the will and word of God.
or their pride, which suffers them not, to humble their hearts, and to Subject their wills, to the will and word of God.
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They consult their owne sense and vnderstanding, and suffer themselues to be caried away with the streame of their own naturall reason, and corrupt affections:
They consult their own sense and understanding, and suffer themselves to be carried away with the stream of their own natural reason, and corrupt affections:
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whereas if they would submit themselues, & captiuate their vnderstanding and their willes, to the will and word of God,
whereas if they would submit themselves, & captivate their understanding and their wills, to the will and word of God,
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and be wholly led and directed thereby, they might, as here this noble Eunuch did, attaine to some good proportion,
and be wholly led and directed thereby, they might, as Here this noble Eunuch did, attain to Some good proportion,
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and comfortable measure of true faith.
and comfortable measure of true faith.
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But that which the Comicall Poet spake of hands, in his time, I may say of our hearts in these dayes, Corda nostra sunt oculata, non credunt nisi quod vident, Our hearts are full of eyes, they beleeue nothing but what they see:
But that which the Comical Poet spoke of hands, in his time, I may say of our hearts in these days, Corda nostra sunt oculata, non credunt nisi quod vident, Our hearts Are full of eyes, they believe nothing but what they see:
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whereas faith hath indeed no greater enemy than sense.
whereas faith hath indeed no greater enemy than sense.
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Gregorie, in his fourth booke of Dialogues and first chapter, compareth him that will not belieue Christ,Gregory, in his fourth book of Dialogues and First chapter, compareth him that will not believe christ,
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or his Ministers preaching and telling him of the ioyes of heauen, because he seeeth them not,
or his Ministers preaching and telling him of the Joys of heaven, Because he seeth them not,
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vnto a child borne of his mother in a darke prison, and there brought vp, whom shee telleth that abroad there is great light, a Sunne,
unto a child born of his mother in a dark prison, and there brought up, whom she Telleth that abroad there is great Light, a Sun,
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and a Moone, & starres, men, beasts, trees, riuers, and such like things, but he belieueth none of these,
and a Moon, & Stars, men, beasts, trees, Rivers, and such like things, but he Believeth none of these,
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because hee seeeth none of these;
Because he seeth none of these;
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which things, howsoeuer he thinketh they are not, yet they are so indeed as his mother informed him:
which things, howsoever he Thinketh they Are not, yet they Are so indeed as his mother informed him:
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So although they that haue no faith, thinke there is no heauen, no Christ, no Angels, no ioyes,
So although they that have no faith, think there is no heaven, no christ, no Angels, no Joys,
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because they themselues are included and shut vp in a darke prison of ignorance, and infidelitie, and therefore see them not;
Because they themselves Are included and shut up in a dark prison of ignorance, and infidelity, and Therefore see them not;
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yet it doth not follow, but that it is so, and our Mother the Church that so teacheth vs, doth not lie,
yet it does not follow, but that it is so, and our Mother the Church that so Teaches us, does not lie,
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but speakes the truth, and happy are all they that belieue her, &c. My exhortation, for cōcluding this point, shall be this;
but speaks the truth, and happy Are all they that believe her, etc. My exhortation, for concluding this point, shall be this;
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As heere you see, how this nobleman, lent not onely his outward eare of hearing,
As Here you see, how this nobleman, lent not only his outward ear of hearing,
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but his inward eare also of obeying, and belieuing, to that which Philip preached vnto him:
but his inward ear also of obeying, and believing, to that which Philip preached unto him:
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so ought wee also to doe, as often as wee heare the word preached vnto vs, &c.
so ought we also to do, as often as we hear the word preached unto us, etc.
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And if it happen, while wee are so busied and imployed, either in the reading,
And if it happen, while we Are so busied and employed, either in the reading,
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or in the hearing of Gods word preached, and expounded vnto vs, that wee feele any good motions of Gods Spirit mouing vs to faith, let vs account of them,
or in the hearing of God's word preached, and expounded unto us, that we feel any good motions of God's Spirit moving us to faith, let us account of them,
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as the Wise men did of the Starre that appeared vnto them in the East, Math. 2. And as they followed the Starre,
as the Wise men did of the Star that appeared unto them in the East, Math. 2. And as they followed the Star,
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so let vs follow those motions and inuitations of Gods Spirit to faith:
so let us follow those motions and invitations of God's Spirit to faith:
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for, as they following the Star, were brought at last euen to the house where Christ was;
for, as they following the Star, were brought At last even to the house where christ was;
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so if wee follow the motions and callings of Gods holy Spirit, they will bring vs at the last, to the house and place where hee is,
so if we follow the motions and callings of God's holy Spirit, they will bring us At the last, to the house and place where he is,
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euen to the kingdom of heauen, &c. 2. Effect; Hee was baptised. First, he beleeued: and secondlie, or after he had professed his faith, and belieued, he was baptised.
even to the Kingdom of heaven, etc. 2. Effect; He was baptised. First, he believed: and Secondly, or After he had professed his faith, and believed, he was baptised.
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This is Christs owne ordinance to his Apostles; Goe yee into all the world, and preach the Gospell to euery creature:
This is Christ own Ordinance to his Apostles; Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature:
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Hee that shall beleeue, & be baptised, shall be saued. Mark 16.15. So was it in this Eunuch:He that shall believe, & be baptised, shall be saved. Mark 16.15. So was it in this Eunuch:
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Hee first beleeued, and after was baptised.
He First believed, and After was baptised.
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So must it be in all that are adulti, grown to full age, or come to yeeres of discretion:
So must it be in all that Are adulti, grown to full age, or come to Years of discretion:
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before they come to baptisme, they must openly professe their faith.
before they come to Baptism, they must openly profess their faith.
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It is the ordinance of Christ himselfe, who first instituted Baptisme, & did himselfe first sanctifie the element of water, to that holy worke or businesse, that water should be vsed in Baptisme:
It is the Ordinance of christ himself, who First instituted Baptism, & did himself First sanctify the element of water, to that holy work or business, that water should be used in Baptism:
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To signifie thereby, that as water cleanseth the outward filthinesse of the body;
To signify thereby, that as water Cleanseth the outward filthiness of the body;
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so by the operation of Gods Spirit, which worketh both mightily & graciously with the outward element of water,
so by the operation of God's Spirit, which works both mightily & graciously with the outward element of water,
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and with the word, the originall guilt and vncleannesse of our soules, should be purged and cleansed.
and with the word, the original guilt and uncleanness of our Souls, should be purged and cleansed.
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Vessels vncleane, are vnfit to haue precious liquors put into them: they be therfore first to be cleansed.
Vessels unclean, Are unfit to have precious Liquors put into them: they be Therefore First to be cleansed.
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What liquors can be more precious than the graces of God? What vessels can be more vncleane,
What Liquors can be more precious than the graces of God? What vessels can be more unclean,
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than our vnregenerate and vnbaptised soules? Wee are brought to Baptisme therefore, to be cleansed, that our soules may be made the fitter to receiue graces from aboue.
than our unregenerate and unbaptised Souls? we Are brought to Baptism Therefore, to be cleansed, that our Souls may be made the fitter to receive graces from above.
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For, as in worldly things, wee cannot be partakers of them, vnlesse we be borne;
For, as in worldly things, we cannot be partakers of them, unless we be born;
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so neither can we be partakers of spirituall things, except we be baptised and borne anew.
so neither can we be partakers of spiritual things, except we be baptised and born anew.
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Wee come to Baptisme, the sonnes of Adam, sinners, and accursed: vvee returne from Baptisme, the sonnes of God, and blessed.
we come to Baptism, the Sons of Adam, Sinners, and accursed: we return from Baptism, the Sons of God, and blessed.
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Saint Peter in his first Epistle, third chapter, and later part of the chapter, compareth Baptisme to the Arke; yet there is great difference:
Saint Peter in his First Epistle, third chapter, and later part of the chapter, compareth Baptism to the Ark; yet there is great difference:
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for, that creature which entred into the Arke a Lion, was nothing altered, but came forth a Lion;
for, that creature which entered into the Ark a lion, was nothing altered, but Come forth a lion;
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that creature which entred into the Arke a Wolfe, was nothing altered, but came forth a Wolfe;
that creature which entered into the Ark a Wolf, was nothing altered, but Come forth a Wolf;
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that bird which entred into the Arke a Crowe, was nothing altered, but came forth a Crowe, &c. But it is far otherwise in Baptisme;
that bird which entered into the Ark a Crow, was nothing altered, but Come forth a Crow, etc. But it is Far otherwise in Baptism;
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for, hee that before Baptisme, entreth into the Church a Lion, returneth frō thence, after Baptisme, a Lambe;
for, he that before Baptism, entereth into the Church a lion, returns from thence, After Baptism, a Lamb;
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he that before Baptisme, entereth into the Church a Wolfe, returneth from thence, after Baptisme, a Kid;
he that before Baptism, entereth into the Church a Wolf, returns from thence, After Baptism, a Kid;
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he that before Baptisme, entereth into the Church a Crowe, returneth from thence, after Baptisme, a Doue.
he that before Baptism, entereth into the Church a Crow, returns from thence, After Baptism, a Dove.
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So this Eunuch, came from home, a stranger to the couenant of grace; but returned home, a sonne, and of the houshold of faith:
So this Eunuch, Come from home, a stranger to the Covenant of grace; but returned home, a son, and of the household of faith:
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he came to Ierusalē an Aethiopian, but returned a true Israelite.
he Come to Ierusalē an aethiopian, but returned a true Israelite.
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This is the happy fruit, and blessed benefit, which redoundeth to all, both men, and Nations, to whom the Lord is pleased in mercy to reueale himselfe, in the power and might of his word,
This is the happy fruit, and blessed benefit, which redoundeth to all, both men, and nations, to whom the Lord is pleased in mercy to reveal himself, in the power and might of his word,
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and in the grace and efficacie of this Sacrament:
and in the grace and efficacy of this Sacrament:
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by which, as by a stampe, or marke set vpon our flesh by our Sauiour Christ Iesus his ovvne hand and institution,
by which, as by a stamp, or mark Set upon our Flesh by our Saviour christ Iesus his own hand and Institution,
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like to the mark of Circumcision, which was set vpon the flesh of Abraham, and of his seede, wee are not onely distinguished from other Infidels,
like to the mark of Circumcision, which was Set upon the Flesh of Abraham, and of his seed, we Are not only distinguished from other Infidels,
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and heathen people, but are also knowne and acknowledged by God himselfe to be of his houshold,
and heathen people, but Are also known and acknowledged by God himself to be of his household,
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& to belong to his couenant.
& to belong to his Covenant.
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But as for others which haue not this seale or mark, and are not washed in this Lauer of Regeneration, it is not so with them;
But as for Others which have not this seal or mark, and Are not washed in this Laver of Regeneration, it is not so with them;
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but the corruption of their nature, and the filthinesse & guilt of sin, cleaue as close to their soules,
but the corruption of their nature, and the filthiness & guilt of since, cleave as close to their Souls,
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as their skin doth to their flesh.
as their skin does to their Flesh.
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Many excellent things are spoken of Naaman the Syrian; that hee was a great man, honourable in the sight of his Lord, mighty and valiant:
Many excellent things Are spoken of Naaman the Syrian; that he was a great man, honourable in the sighed of his Lord, mighty and valiant:
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yet it is added, that he was a Leper, and therefore to be washed:
yet it is added, that he was a Leper, and Therefore to be washed:
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So although many excellent things may be spoken, either of the nature of man in generall,
So although many excellent things may be spoken, either of the nature of man in general,
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or of many excellent men in particular, which either were, or are, meere naturall men, vnbaptised, and vnregenerat;
or of many excellent men in particular, which either were, or Are, mere natural men, unbaptised, and unregenerate;
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yet the conclusion must be, It is a Leper, and they all are Lepers, and must be washed in the water of Baptisme.
yet the conclusion must be, It is a Leper, and they all Are Lepers, and must be washed in the water of Baptism.
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And till such time as they be so cleansed, and so washed, the Lord seeeth nothing in them,
And till such time as they be so cleansed, and so washed, the Lord seeth nothing in them,
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but that which hee disliketh, and setteth not his heart or his loue vpon them.
but that which he disliketh, and sets not his heart or his love upon them.
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All the Patriarches were the sonnes of Iacob; yet he loued none of them so well,
All the Patriarchs were the Sons of Iacob; yet he loved none of them so well,
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as Ioseph & Beniamin, who were the sonnes of Rachel, whom hee deerly loued:
as Ioseph & Benjamin, who were the Sons of Rachel, whom he dearly loved:
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So, all men are the sonnes of God by creation, but hee loueth none so well as his regenerate and baptised sonnes;
So, all men Are the Sons of God by creation, but he loves none so well as his regenerate and baptised Sons;
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because they are the sonnes of Rachell, the sonnes of his Church, which he most deerly loueth. The 3. effect;
Because they Are the Sons of Rachel, the Sons of his Church, which he most dearly loves. The 3. Effect;
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He reioyced, or hee went on his way reioycing. He rejoiced, or he went on his Way rejoicing.
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The doctrine or preaching of Christ, is rightly tearmed Euangelium; a ioyfull Message, or gladsome tidings.
The Doctrine or preaching of christ, is rightly termed Evangelium; a joyful Message, or gladsome tidings.
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So spake the Angell to the Shepheards;
So spoke the Angel to the Shepherds;
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Be not afraid, for behold, I bring you tidings of great ioy, that shall be to all the people: Be not afraid, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
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that is, that vnto you is borne this day, in the Citie of Dauid, a Sauiour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2.10.11. Which most heauenly, most sweet, & comfortable doctrine, when Philip had once taught, and preached to this noble Eunuch, it was no maruell though as a man full of gladnesse, he went on his way reioycing.that is, that unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, which is christ the Lord. Luke 2.10.11. Which most heavenly, most sweet, & comfortable Doctrine, when Philip had once taught, and preached to this noble Eunuch, it was no marvel though as a man full of gladness, he went on his Way rejoicing.
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For if libertie be gratefull to him that hath long been captiue;
For if liberty be grateful to him that hath long been captive;
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if to be made a free-man, be a cause of ioy and reioycing to him that hath long been a bondslaue;
if to be made a freeman, be a cause of joy and rejoicing to him that hath long been a bondslave;
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if to be eased of a heauie burden; if to be cured of a dangerous disease;
if to be eased of a heavy burden; if to be cured of a dangerous disease;
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if to be brought foorth of a darke dungeon into the cleere light;
if to be brought forth of a dark dungeon into the clear Light;
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to conclude, if to be raised from the death of sinne, to the life of grace,
to conclude, if to be raised from the death of sin, to the life of grace,
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and to haue our part and portion in the communion of Saints;
and to have our part and portion in the communion of Saints;
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if all, and euery of these, be blessings much to be esteemed of, and true causes of reioycing:
if all, and every of these, be blessings much to be esteemed of, and true Causes of rejoicing:
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Thē, to be brought into the glorious liberty of the sonnes of God; to be made the Lords Free-men;
Them, to be brought into the glorious liberty of the Sons of God; to be made the lords Freemen;
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to be eased of the heauy burden of sinne; to be cured of the infectious diseases which arise from humane corruption;
to be eased of the heavy burden of sin; to be cured of the infectious diseases which arise from humane corruption;
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to be enlightened by the Spirit of God; to liue vnto the Lord, the life of righteousnes;
to be enlightened by the Spirit of God; to live unto the Lord, the life of righteousness;
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and to haue our names written in the booke of life;
and to have our names written in the book of life;
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all which were offered and exhibited by Philip to this noble Eunuch, in his preaching of Iesus vnto him:
all which were offered and exhibited by Philip to this noble Eunuch, in his preaching of Iesus unto him:
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these things, I say, could not chuse but much affect him, and be great causes of great ioy and reioycing vnto him.
these things, I say, could not choose but much affect him, and be great Causes of great joy and rejoicing unto him.
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And as Philips preaching of Iesus, was to this honorable Eunuch a cause of much reioycing:
And as Philips preaching of Iesus, was to this honourable Eunuch a cause of much rejoicing:
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so also should the preaching of the same Iesus, be a cause of ioy and reioycing to as many of vs,
so also should the preaching of the same Iesus, be a cause of joy and rejoicing to as many of us,
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as are by the mercy of God, and the labour of his faithfull Ministers, made the happy hearers & partakers therof.
as Are by the mercy of God, and the labour of his faithful Ministers, made the happy hearers & partakers thereof.
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For, looke, what plenty is to men that haue long liued in penury; what health is to men that haue been long visited & wearied with sicknes;
For, look, what plenty is to men that have long lived in penury; what health is to men that have been long visited & wearied with sickness;
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what meat is to them that haue been long pinched, and almost starued with hunger;
what meat is to them that have been long pinched, and almost starved with hunger;
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the same and more, is the publishing and preaching of the comfortable assurance of Gods loue and fauour towards vs in Christ Iesus.
the same and more, is the publishing and preaching of the comfortable assurance of God's love and favour towards us in christ Iesus.
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In whom, though the traytor Iudas found no excellency aboue the value of thirty peeces of siluer;
In whom, though the traitor Iudas found no excellency above the valve of thirty Pieces of silver;
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yet his godly and faithfull children, can, and doe finde in him, all the treasures of wisedome, of iustification, of redemption, and saluation.
yet his godly and faithful children, can, and do find in him, all the treasures of Wisdom, of justification, of redemption, and salvation.
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When Samson in the time of his extreame thirsting & faintnes (euen then when he cried out and said, Giue me vvater, or I die for thirst ) had tasted of that water which God miraculously sent vnto him, his spirit came againe, & he was reuiued. Iudg. 15.19.
When samson in the time of his extreme thirsting & faintness (even then when he cried out and said, Give me water, or I die for thirst) had tasted of that water which God miraculously sent unto him, his Spirit Come again, & he was revived. Judges 15.19.
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When Ionathan had tasted a little hony, his eyes were opened, his spirits comforted, and his body strengthened. 1. Sa. 14. Yet neither was the water which Samson dranke of,
When Ionathan had tasted a little honey, his eyes were opened, his spirits comforted, and his body strengthened. 1. Sa. 14. Yet neither was the water which samson drank of,
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nor the hony which Ionathan tasted of, halfe so sweet & comfortable to them, as the preaching of Christ Iesus is to the fainting & dying soules of true Beleeuers.
nor the honey which Ionathan tasted of, half so sweet & comfortable to them, as the preaching of christ Iesus is to the fainting & dying Souls of true Believers.
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Great is the ioy, & vnspeakable are the comforts which the preaching of Iesus affordeth to the children of men:
Great is the joy, & unspeakable Are the comforts which the preaching of Iesus affords to the children of men:
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the sauour of which comforts is sweeter in the Church of GOD, than the sauour of Libanon; and the ioy therof,
the savour of which comforts is Sweeten in the Church of GOD, than the savour of Lebanon; and the joy thereof,
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like vnto the dropping of milke and hony vpon their soules. Samson found a swarme of Bees and hony in a dead Lion:
like unto the dropping of milk and honey upon their Souls. samson found a swarm of Bees and honey in a dead lion:
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Hic est favus qui ex ore Leonis mortui exiuit; Hic est favus qui ex over Leonis Deads exiuit;
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Out of the mouth, out of the word, out of the preaching of Iesus Christ, which is the Lion of the tribe of Iudah, which was dead,
Out of the Mouth, out of the word, out of the preaching of Iesus christ, which is the lion of the tribe of Iudah, which was dead,
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but is aliue, and liueth for euer, commeth such sweetnes as cannot be vttered or cōceiued. Nemo nouit, nisi qui accipit.
but is alive, and lives for ever, comes such sweetness as cannot be uttered or conceived. Nemo Novit, nisi qui accipit.
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This is such a ioy, as is not like worldly ioy, which may be taken away.
This is such a joy, as is not like worldly joy, which may be taken away.
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Your ioy shall no man take from you. Iohn 16.22.Your joy shall no man take from you. John 16.22.
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Christ, like a royall King, neuer entreth any citie, any towne, any village, any priuat house,
christ, like a royal King, never entereth any City, any town, any village, any private house,
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or into the soule or minde of any priuate man, but hee giueth gifts.
or into the soul or mind of any private man, but he gives Gifts.
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And it also pleaseth him of his fulness to giue to his Apostles, his Disciples, his Ministres, power,
And it also Pleases him of his fullness to give to his Apostles, his Disciples, his Ministers, power,
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and grace also, & to make them able whersoeuer they come, and wheresoeuer they preach him,
and grace also, & to make them able wheresoever they come, and wheresoever they preach him,
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and publish his truth (as heere Philip did to this Eunuch) to giue great gifts to the sonnes of men, to instruct them in the knowledge of God;
and publish his truth (as Here Philip did to this Eunuch) to give great Gifts to the Sons of men, to instruct them in the knowledge of God;
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and so to fill their hearts vvith sweet ioyes & heauenly comforts.
and so to fill their hearts with sweet Joys & heavenly comforts.
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The publishing of the word of God, & the preaching of Iesus Christ, is (as Chrysostome speaketh, in his 5. Homily vpon Gene. ) a casting of spirituall treasures into the laps or bosomes of men.
The publishing of the word of God, & the preaching of Iesus christ, is (as Chrysostom speaks, in his 5. Homily upon Gene.) a casting of spiritual treasures into the laps or bosoms of men.
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The L. God grant, that my preaching of Iesus at this time, may be a casting or sowing of such spirituall treasures and heauenly seed,
The L. God grant, that my preaching of Iesus At this time, may be a casting or sowing of such spiritual treasures and heavenly seed,
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as may bring forth in you all, much fruite of good liuing, to eternall life. Amen.
as may bring forth in you all, much fruit of good living, to Eternal life. Amen.
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