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2. TIMOTHY, 1, 13, 14. VER.
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Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ JESUS. That good thing which was committed to thee, keep, by the holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
Hold fast the from of found words, which thou hast herd of me, in faith and love which is in christ JESUS. That good thing which was committed to thee, keep, by the holy Ghost which dwells in us.
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I Have hitherto treated on severall Texts of Scripture, in severall Arguments; which I conceive will be usefull, having dependance one upon another.
I Have hitherto treated on several Texts of Scripture, in several Arguments; which I conceive will be useful, having dependence one upon Another.
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My purpose (as I partly intimated formerly) is hereafter, to treat upon Arguments that shall hold a connexion together;
My purpose (as I partly intimated formerly) is hereafter, to Treat upon Arguments that shall hold a connexion together;
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to deliver, according to the words of the Text, and to my own intention, a form of sound words ; even the body of Divinity:
to deliver, according to the words of the Text, and to my own intention, a from of found words; even the body of Divinity:
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and I shall chuse out severall Texts of Scripture for the severall heads, and have now made choice of this Text of Scripture, to make entrance to the Discourse;
and I shall choose out several Texts of Scripture for the several Heads, and have now made choice of this Text of Scripture, to make Entrance to the Discourse;
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which contains an Injunction and Exhortation, from Paul to Timothy, to take care of that; that he keep, or hold fast a form of sound, or wholsome words.
which contains an Injunction and Exhortation, from Paul to Timothy, to take care of that; that he keep, or hold fast a from of found, or wholesome words.
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Before I enter into the particulars, I shall a little acquaint you with the generall;
Before I enter into the particulars, I shall a little acquaint you with the general;
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both what concerns 1. The whole Epistle, and 2. This Chapter: And so proceed to one main observation out of the words, passing by many others which would offer themselves,
both what concerns 1. The Whole Epistle, and 2. This Chapter: And so proceed to one main observation out of the words, passing by many Others which would offer themselves,
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but different from the scope which I drive at.
but different from the scope which I drive At.
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1. To say but a word concerning the Epistle in generall, you may consider both 1. The materiall circumstances of it. 2. The substantiall scope and drift of it.
1. To say but a word Concerning the Epistle in general, you may Consider both 1. The material Circumstances of it. 2. The substantial scope and drift of it.
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1. The materiall circumstances are such as concern both 1. The persons. 2. The time. 1. Concerning the persons:
1. The material Circumstances Are such as concern both 1. The Persons. 2. The time. 1. Concerning the Persons:
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in one word, it is an Epistle, written by Paul the Apostle, to Timothy an Evangelist, as most Divines conceive.
in one word, it is an Epistle, written by Paul the Apostle, to Timothy an Evangelist, as most Divines conceive.
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2. For the materiall circumstances, which concerne the time: in one word also, the time was
2. For the material Circumstances, which concern the time: in one word also, the time was
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1. During the bands of Paul, while he was a prisoner for the Gospels sake; and in that respect to be had in precious account, and so much the rather,
1. During the bans of Paul, while he was a prisoner for the Gospels sake; and in that respect to be had in precious account, and so much the rather,
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2. Because it was not long before his desolution:
2. Because it was not long before his dissolution:
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which he foretels in this Epistle, which seemeth to be (as it were) the last words, the last Dictates of a dying man, yea a dying Martyr.
which he foretells in this Epistle, which seems to be (as it were) the last words, the last Dictates of a dying man, yea a dying Martyr.
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2. The substantiall scope and drift of it, was to quicken, and strengthen Timothy, in the faithfull discharge of his Evangelicall Ministery, against all discouragements and hinderances that might any way abate his edge,
2. The substantial scope and drift of it, was to quicken, and strengthen Timothy, in the faithful discharge of his Evangelical Ministry, against all discouragements and hindrances that might any Way abate his edge,
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and take off his vigour in it; as you may easily see in the whole course of the Epistle.
and take off his vigour in it; as you may Easily see in the Whole course of the Epistle.
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2. But to passe by all other things, and only to give a generall draught,
2. But to pass by all other things, and only to give a general draught,
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and delineation of this Chapter, to make way to the words wheron I intend to stand.
and delineation of this Chapter, to make Way to the words whereon I intend to stand.
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There be two things which are mainly and principally contained in this Chapter. 1. We have the first entrance into the Epistle.
There be two things which Are mainly and principally contained in this Chapter. 1. We have the First Entrance into the Epistle.
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2. The continuation, or some part of the prosecution of the drift and scope of it.
2. The continuation, or Some part of the prosecution of the drift and scope of it.
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1. In the entrance (to omit the salutation, vers. 1, 2. which is ordinary in all the Epistles of Paul, and therefore I forbear to speak any thing of it.)
1. In the Entrance (to omit the salutation, vers. 1, 2. which is ordinary in all the Epistles of Paul, and Therefore I forbear to speak any thing of it.)
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2. The Introduction, by which the Apostle fals upon his scope, and upon his work that he hath to do with Timothy in this Epistle;
2. The Introduction, by which the Apostle falls upon his scope, and upon his work that he hath to do with Timothy in this Epistle;
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it contains a sweet expression of the tender love and affection which Paul beareth to Timothy ;
it contains a sweet expression of the tender love and affection which Paul bears to Timothy;
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and this he sheweth 1. To be a great love. 2. To be a well grounded love. 3. To be a growing and continuing love.
and this he shows 1. To be a great love. 2. To be a well grounded love. 3. To be a growing and Continuing love.
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These three circumstances are specially observable: He proveth, that it is great; and though it be great,
These three Circumstances Are specially observable: He Proves, that it is great; and though it be great,
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He approves it to be well grounded.
He approves it to be well grounded.
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And in the last place, he doth improve it, and makes use of this love, to stir up Timothy to an improvement in all piety.
And in the last place, he does improve it, and makes use of this love, to stir up Timothy to an improvement in all piety.
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1. The greatnesse of the Apostles love is expressed, and proved, and demonstrated by a double fruit of it.
1. The greatness of the Apostles love is expressed, and proved, and demonstrated by a double fruit of it.
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1. We have one fruit of this excellent love of Paul to Timothy, in the third verse, immediately after the salutation contained in the two former:
1. We have one fruit of this excellent love of Paul to Timothy, in the third verse, immediately After the salutation contained in the two former:
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and it is an earnest prayer for the good of Timothy, remembring of him in his absence;
and it is an earnest prayer for the good of Timothy, remembering of him in his absence;
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though he were distant far in place and person, yet there was a soder that held him to Timothy, that joyned him to Timothy, and made him to present him to God in his prayers continually:
though he were distant Far in place and person, yet there was a solder that held him to Timothy, that joined him to Timothy, and made him to present him to God in his Prayers continually:
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if you will reade the verse, you have it very emphatically expressed in three very choice circumstances;
if you will read the verse, you have it very emphatically expressed in three very choice Circumstances;
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I thank God, whom I serve from mine Elders, with pure conscience, that without ceasing, I have remembrance of thee in my prayers, night and day. I thank God, whom I serve from mine Elders, with pure conscience, that without ceasing, I have remembrance of thee in my Prayers, night and day.
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1. He prayeth for him night and day, in the latter end of the verse. 2. Night and day, without ceasing, without interruption or intermission:
1. He Prayeth for him night and day, in the latter end of the verse. 2. Night and day, without ceasing, without interruption or intermission:
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and he doth it with so much strength, and tendernesse of affection, (as Chrysostom upon that place observes) NONLATINALPHABET;
and he does it with so much strength, and tenderness of affection, (as Chrysostom upon that place observes);
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it is a very hyperbolicall love which the Apostle sheweth to Timothy, in that he doth blesse God that he prayed for him; I thank God:
it is a very hyperbolical love which the Apostle shows to Timothy, in that he does bless God that he prayed for him; I thank God:
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and he blesseth God, which is an Argument of very sweet love, and tender affection of his heart, working towards the good of Timothy, remembring him continually in his prayers.
and he Blesses God, which is an Argument of very sweet love, and tender affection of his heart, working towards the good of Timothy, remembering him continually in his Prayers.
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2. There is a second fruit of this love ▪ by which the Apostle demonstrates the greatness of his love,
2. There is a second fruit of this love ▪ by which the Apostle demonstrates the greatness of his love,
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and that is in the fourth verse, Desiring to see thee: there is a strong attractive between Christian and Christian, that do know one another, that draweth them strongly together,
and that is in the fourth verse, Desiring to see thee: there is a strong Attractive between Christian and Christian, that do know one Another, that draws them strongly together,
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and prevaileth against all distance of place;
and prevails against all distance of place;
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so as they do not only remember, but they do make out towards the injoyment one of anothers company:
so as they do not only Remember, but they do make out towards the enjoyment one of another's company:
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and this Paul demonstrates to Timothy, and it is expressed emphatically, as though much of Pauls comfort,
and this Paul demonstrates to Timothy, and it is expressed emphatically, as though much of Paul's Comfort,
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and much of the happinesse and sweetnesse of his life, did depend on the injoyment of Timothy, that I may be filled with joy :
and much of the happiness and sweetness of his life, did depend on the enjoyment of Timothy, that I may be filled with joy:
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as if he should say, he should be full of joy in his presence:
as if he should say, he should be full of joy in his presence:
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and this is the first circumstance, viz. the greatnesse of his love, expressed by his prayers for him,
and this is the First circumstance, viz. the greatness of his love, expressed by his Prayers for him,
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and his desire to see him.
and his desire to see him.
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2. But then secondly, this is not an inordinate love, a misplaced love, or a meer naturall and carnall affection that Paul had to Timothy ;
2. But then secondly, this is not an inordinate love, a misplaced love, or a mere natural and carnal affection that Paul had to Timothy;
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but it is a spirituall, and subordinate love, which is grounded upon very great reason, which is (as you know) the other circumstance:
but it is a spiritual, and subordinate love, which is grounded upon very great reason, which is (as you know) the other circumstance:
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now this he approves to be a well grounded love, which he bears towards Timothy, from a double consideration:
now this he approves to be a well grounded love, which he bears towards Timothy, from a double consideration:
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1. First, his tender love to Paul, expressed in his tears, v. 4. Magnes amoris amor, love is the loadstone of love;
1. First, his tender love to Paul, expressed in his tears, v. 4. Magnes amoris amor, love is the Loadstone of love;
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and therefore he said right, si vis amari, ama :
and Therefore he said right, si vis Amari, ama:
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the most effectuall charm to draw love is, the sence and experience of the love of an other towards us:
the most effectual charm to draw love is, the sense and experience of the love of an other towards us:
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He is of a very barbarous spirit that will not reciprocate and answer love with love:
He is of a very barbarous Spirit that will not reciprocate and answer love with love:
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and thus the Apostle intimates as the first ground of his love, the tender love, and tender affection of Timothy towards Paul, and therefore if it were for nothing else,
and thus the Apostle intimates as the First ground of his love, the tender love, and tender affection of Timothy towards Paul, and Therefore if it were for nothing Else,
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but for his love towards him, he loves him and that is intimated in the 4 verse remembring thy tears :
but for his love towards him, he loves him and that is intimated in the 4 verse remembering thy tears:
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I refer it for the present (and so I conceive it very reasonable) to the last parting of Paul and Timothy,
I refer it for the present (and so I conceive it very reasonable) to the last parting of Paul and Timothy,
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now to those that are united together in strong affection it is death to part:
now to those that Are united together in strong affection it is death to part:
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It is like a child that is to part with the nurses brest and must be weaned, there is a great deal of mourning,
It is like a child that is to part with the Nurse's breast and must be weaned, there is a great deal of mourning,
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and pining and languishing away to think that he must bee weaned from his breast, from whence he hath sucked so much sweetnesse and nourishment:
and pining and languishing away to think that he must be weaned from his breast, from whence he hath sucked so much sweetness and nourishment:
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Such an affection there seemed to be stirring in Timothy towards Paul, at there parting:
Such an affection there seemed to be stirring in Timothy towards Paul, At there parting:
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Now Timothy having long injoyed the sweet, and comfortable communion of Paul, and the happinesse of his fellowship whence he had sucked so many instructions,
Now Timothy having long enjoyed the sweet, and comfortable communion of Paul, and the happiness of his fellowship whence he had sucked so many instructions,
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so much edification, so much of his establishment, now upon the apprehension of parting with him, he apprehends he must be robbed of all this;
so much edification, so much of his establishment, now upon the apprehension of parting with him, he apprehends he must be robbed of all this;
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the thought of this like a child made him breake forth into teares: so that is the first ground of Pauls love to Timothy: Timothyes love to him.
the Thought of this like a child made him break forth into tears: so that is the First ground of Paul's love to Timothy: Timothyes love to him.
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2 His true faith to God which was lineal, Cordiall ; this is another ground, which the Apostle produceth to prove the groundednesse of his love,
2 His true faith to God which was lineal, Cordial; this is Another ground, which the Apostle Produceth to prove the groundedness of his love,
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and that was Timothyes desert, having that which was worthy to be beloved. There be two things say the Philosophers that are the fountaines of love;
and that was Timothyes desert, having that which was worthy to be Beloved. There be two things say the Philosophers that Are the fountains of love;
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A man loves either NONLATINALPHABET, or NONLATINALPHABET. i. e. either because the thing is his own; or else because the thing is worthy to be beloved:
A man loves either, or. i. e. either Because the thing is his own; or Else Because the thing is worthy to be Beloved:
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a man loves his child, though it be not so faire, or so witty, or so commendable as many others are,
a man loves his child, though it be not so fair, or so witty, or so commendable as many Others Are,
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yet he loves it, because it is his owne; and those that are our owne, that are made ours, are also made love worthy,
yet he loves it, Because it is his own; and those that Are our own, that Are made ours, Are also made love worthy,
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for that is a good ground of love NONLATINALPHABET: But yet the highest ground of love; is NONLATINALPHABET. i. e. worthines of love;
for that is a good ground of love: But yet the highest ground of love; is. i. e. worthiness of love;
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and this ground of Timothyes worthinesse, as the ground of Pauls love, the Apostle mentions in the 5 vers.
and this ground of Timothyes worthiness, as the ground of Paul's love, the Apostle mentions in the 5 vers.
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you shall find it there fully expressed:
you shall find it there Fully expressed:
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When I call to remembrance the unfained faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy granmother Lois &c. The lineall and cordiall pietie of Timothy;When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelled First in thy grandmother Lois etc. The lineal and cordial piety of Timothy;
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the piety of Timothy which Paul knew, and was perswaded of, and had experience of, was the great bond that tyed the heart of Paul to Timothy:
the piety of Timothy which Paul knew, and was persuaded of, and had experience of, was the great bound that tied the heart of Paul to Timothy:
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and that is so much the more commendable because it was piety laid in the right line;
and that is so much the more commendable Because it was piety laid in the right line;
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he was descended from a pious family, from pious parents;
he was descended from a pious family, from pious Parents;
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he mentions his mother and his grandmother, which is a circumstance that addes some beauty, some glosse:
he mentions his mother and his grandmother, which is a circumstance that adds Some beauty, Some gloss:
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it is a sweet thing to see the children, and grandchildren of those that have been in covenant with God;
it is a sweet thing to see the children, and Grandchildren of those that have been in Covenant with God;
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of those that have feared God, to see them tread in their parents steps, to continue their piety, that it doth not fall to the ground;
of those that have feared God, to see them tread in their Parents steps, to continue their piety, that it does not fallen to the ground;
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but to perpetuate it, and carry it to another generation;
but to perpetuate it, and carry it to Another generation;
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it is a thing that much commends, it is a very great shame when it is not so,
it is a thing that much commends, it is a very great shame when it is not so,
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and a very sweet thing when it is so:
and a very sweet thing when it is so:
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But all this were nothing, if he were descended from a Godly family and himself not so:
But all this were nothing, if he were descended from a Godly family and himself not so:
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therefore the Apostle commends him to be NONLATINALPHABET i. e.
Therefore the Apostle commends him to be i. e.
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of sincere faith, of which he was perswaded not only in respect of his relation to the religious family of which he was;of sincere faith, of which he was persuaded not only in respect of his Relation to the religious family of which he was;
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but for the grace which was in himselfe:
but for the grace which was in himself:
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being assured that it dwelled in him also which is the second circumstance, it was a great love, and a well grounded love:
being assured that it dwelled in him also which is the second circumstance, it was a great love, and a well grounded love:
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It was a continuing, or rather a growing love :
It was a Continuing, or rather a growing love:
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and therefore the Apostle infers upon this thing, this very love of his towards Timothy was the ground of his writing to him;
and Therefore the Apostle infers upon this thing, this very love of his towards Timothy was the ground of his writing to him;
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and therefore what ever came from him now, it arised from his love, and was a fruit of it,
and Therefore what ever Come from him now, it arised from his love, and was a fruit of it,
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and therefore might make it more welcome, and acceptable to him, and considerable by him, to whom it was written:
and Therefore might make it more welcome, and acceptable to him, and considerable by him, to whom it was written:
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and in that particular is expressed. 1. The whole scope of Paul in this Epistle: and the sume of it, wrote to him for this purpose, out of his love:
and in that particular is expressed. 1. The Whole scope of Paul in this Epistle: and the fume of it, wrote to him for this purpose, out of his love:
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knowing his Godlinesse & piety, he takes occasion to build him up, and incourage him more and more in it,
knowing his Godliness & piety, he Takes occasion to built him up, and encourage him more and more in it,
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and therefore to put him in remembrance that he stir up the gift of God that was in him verse 6:
and Therefore to put him in remembrance that he stir up the gift of God that was in him verse 6:
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2. The reason of it in the 7 v. because that he had not received the Spirit of fear, but the spirit of love, & power:
2. The reason of it in the 7 v. Because that he had not received the Spirit of Fear, but the Spirit of love, & power:
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It was given him for that purpose to stirre it up;
It was given him for that purpose to stir it up;
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God bestowes no grace upon any that it should lye onely sleeping in the ashes, that he should suffer it to be stifled, God bestows no grace upon any that it should lie only sleeping in the Ashes, that he should suffer it to be stifled,
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but all graces are given as tallents, to be imployed; and set aworke for our Masters advantage: but all graces Are given as Talents, to be employed; and Set awork for our Masters advantage:
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But I feare this is a little to farre off, and therefore I passe it. Thus farre we have the entrance into the Epistle:
But I Fear this is a little to Far off, and Therefore I pass it. Thus Far we have the Entrance into the Epistle:
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wherein the Apostle Paul layeth his foundation of his discourse upon his love, to make all that ever he should write to be more effectuall with Timothy, that it might work more upon him.
wherein the Apostle Paul Layeth his Foundation of his discourse upon his love, to make all that ever he should write to be more effectual with Timothy, that it might work more upon him.
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2. The rest now is the continuation of the materiall passages of the Epistle, and I will go no further in it,
2. The rest now is the continuation of the material passages of the Epistle, and I will go no further in it,
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then it reacheth in this chapter: and in it, the remainder of it, hath these two things done by the Apostle.
then it reaches in this chapter: and in it, the remainder of it, hath these two things done by the Apostle.
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1. We have first of all a double admonition given to Timothy. 2. A double provocation for the receiving and practising of this admonition.
1. We have First of all a double admonition given to Timothy. 2. A double provocation for the receiving and practising of this admonition.
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There is a double admonition. 1. A Negative Admonition. 2. An Affirmative Admonition.
There is a double admonition. 1. A Negative Admonition. 2. an Affirmative Admonition.
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The Negative Admonition is expressed in the 8 verse, and there be some particulars in the Admonition it self, besides the prosecution, which I will but touch.
The Negative Admonition is expressed in the 8 verse, and there be Some particulars in the Admonition it self, beside the prosecution, which I will but touch.
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The sum of the Admonition lieth in two things:
The sum of the Admonition lies in two things:
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1. That Timothy should not be ashamed, either of the testimony of the Lord, the witnesse bearing to the truth of the Gospel;
1. That Timothy should not be ashamed, either of the testimony of the Lord, the witness bearing to the truth of the Gospel;
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nor of Paul, that was a prisoner for this: the bands of Paul should not make Timothy to blush, or be ashamed;
nor of Paul, that was a prisoner for this: the bans of Paul should not make Timothy to blush, or be ashamed;
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but rather that he should compose himself, and not be unwilling to suffer with Paul, and suffer with the Gospel,
but rather that he should compose himself, and not be unwilling to suffer with Paul, and suffer with the Gospel,
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yea to share with him in his sufferings. That is the sum of the Admonition, and there be three branches of it,
yea to share with him in his sufferings. That is the sum of the Admonition, and there be three branches of it,
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1. That he should not be ashamed of the testimony given to the Lord, to the truth, to the Gospel.
1. That he should not be ashamed of the testimony given to the Lord, to the truth, to the Gospel.
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2. That he should not be ashamed of it the more, because Paul was in disgrace for it, was a prisoner for it.
2. That he should not be ashamed of it the more, Because Paul was in disgrace for it, was a prisoner for it.
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3. And lastly, that he should take part and share with him, even in his sufferings;
3. And lastly, that he should take part and share with him, even in his sufferings;
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should be partaker of the afflictions that Paul vvas ingaged in, for the Gospels sake.should be partaker of the afflictions that Paul was engaged in, for the Gospels sake.
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And as there be these three branches of the Exhortation, so there be two Arguments which the Apostle doth presse for the severall branches of this duty, proportionable to the difficulties of it.
And as there be these three branches of the Exhortation, so there be two Arguments which the Apostle does press for the several branches of this duty, proportionable to the difficulties of it.
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1. He had no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel; and the reason is expressed in the 9 and 10 verses.
1. He had no reason to be ashamed of the Gospel; and the reason is expressed in the 9 and 10 Verses.
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From the condition and nature of the Gospel: From the condition and nature of the Gospel:
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it is the Gospel which contains the treasures of all truths, prepared long ago, but revealed to the servants of GOD in latter times;
it is the Gospel which contains the treasures of all truths, prepared long ago, but revealed to the Servants of GOD in latter times;
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by which we are made partakers of the high, holy, and precious calling, by which all good,
by which we Are made partakers of the high, holy, and precious calling, by which all good,
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and all happinesse is conveighed unto us: and therefore in regard of the nature of the Gospel, little reason for any man,
and all happiness is conveyed unto us: and Therefore in regard of the nature of the Gospel, little reason for any man,
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for Timothy, to be ashamed of that, in which he should glory, and in which was contained all the happinesse that ever he,
for Timothy, to be ashamed of that, in which he should glory, and in which was contained all the happiness that ever he,
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or any other was, or shall be made partaker of.
or any other was, or shall be made partaker of.
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2. Consider the condition of Paul: there was no reason that Timothy should be ashamed of Paul, though he were a prisoner for the Gospel, under a cloud, and under disgrace for it;
2. Consider the condition of Paul: there was no reason that Timothy should be ashamed of Paul, though he were a prisoner for the Gospel, under a cloud, and under disgrace for it;
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that he should not shrink from him in that respect, and be loath to own him: and that is expressed,
that he should not shrink from him in that respect, and be loath to own him: and that is expressed,
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1. If we look upon the cause of his suffering.
1. If we look upon the cause of his suffering.
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it is not suffering, but the cause of suffering, that casts disgrace or dirt upon a man, that makes him contemptible,
it is not suffering, but the cause of suffering, that Cast disgrace or dirt upon a man, that makes him contemptible,
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because he suffers, as the saying of old in this case was, Non paena sed causa facit martyrem :
Because he suffers, as the saying of old in this case was, Non paena sed causa facit Martyr:
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nor 'tis not the punishment, but the cause that makes a malefactour; and so makes a man liable to shame and reproach:
nor it's not the punishment, but the cause that makes a Malefactor; and so makes a man liable to shame and reproach:
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if a man suffer for a good cause, it is honorificall, not shamefull and reproachfull; if Paul had suffered as a malefactour, his friends might have hang'd down their heads,
if a man suffer for a good cause, it is honorificall, not shameful and reproachful; if Paul had suffered as a Malefactor, his Friends might have hanged down their Heads,
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and hid their faces, and have counted it as a disparagement unto the family of Paul, and all his friends and all those that were in relation to him:
and hid their faces, and have counted it as a disparagement unto the family of Paul, and all his Friends and all those that were in Relation to him:
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But to suffer in a noble and good cause, not as a malefactor but as a martyr,
But to suffer in a noble and good cause, not as a Malefactor but as a martyr,
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for the Gospels sake, there was no reason that any followers of his should be ashamed of him;
for the Gospels sake, there was no reason that any followers of his should be ashamed of him;
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and the Apostle expresseth that in the 11 and 12 verses: of which I am made a preacher, and Apostle and teacher of the Gentiles;
and the Apostle Expresses that in the 11 and 12 Verses: of which I am made a preacher, and Apostle and teacher of the Gentiles;
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For the which cause I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed &c. as if he should say there is nothing can be cast in my teeth,For the which cause I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed etc. as if he should say there is nothing can be cast in my teeth,
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and however I be under a cloud and in disgrace, yet there is nothing can be laid against me,
and however I be under a cloud and in disgrace, yet there is nothing can be laid against me,
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but that I have brought this upon my selfe, by discharging my office faithfully, which is so far from being despicable that it is honorable.
but that I have brought this upon my self, by discharging my office faithfully, which is so Far from being despicable that it is honourable.
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2. As his cause was good so was his confidence, this is the other branch of the incouragement;
2. As his cause was good so was his confidence, this is the other branch of the encouragement;
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not only not to be ashamed, but even to be willing to suffer for the Gospel,
not only not to be ashamed, but even to be willing to suffer for the Gospel,
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and to take share and part with him in it, and this the Apostle expresseth in the 12 verse,
and to take share and part with him in it, and this the Apostle Expresses in the 12 verse,
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as his cause was good, so his carriage and confidence, his owne temper and disposition in his suffering was such,
as his cause was good, so his carriage and confidence, his own temper and disposition in his suffering was such,
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as that no man that well considered it, had reason to be ashamed;
as that no man that well considered it, had reason to be ashamed;
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I am not ashamed my self, and indeed, why should any man be ashamed of another that suffers for that thing, of which he rather hath cause to glory, than be ashamed.I am not ashamed my self, and indeed, why should any man be ashamed of Another that suffers for that thing, of which he rather hath cause to glory, than be ashamed.
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Nay he addes, I am perswaded, and beleeve that he (viz. God) is able to keep that which I have committed to him, (that was his soul,
Nay he adds, I am persuaded, and believe that he (viz. God) is able to keep that which I have committed to him, (that was his soul,
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though it is not expressed, yet it is supposed, intimating his belief, that God would keep his depositum, his soul, which he had committed to him) against that day: now in such a case as this (as the saying was) it is a wrong to a martyr, to pity him,
though it is not expressed, yet it is supposed, intimating his belief, that God would keep his depositum, his soul, which he had committed to him) against that day: now in such a case as this (as the saying was) it is a wrong to a martyr, to pity him,
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or to weep for him, (I will not say, as some adde) to pray for him. It is a wrong to a martyr, to be ashamed of him,or to weep for him, (I will not say, as Some add) to pray for him. It is a wrong to a martyr, to be ashamed of him,
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or to mourn for him, especially when the martyr himself is couragious, and glorious in his cause,
or to mourn for him, especially when the martyr himself is courageous, and glorious in his cause,
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and God hath so mightily supported his spirits, and set them so high, that he can feel nothing, but bear all easily:
and God hath so mightily supported his spirits, and Set them so high, that he can feel nothing, but bear all Easily:
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I say, when God hath exalted his spirits, and elevated them thus, it is an incongruous thing for others to be cast down, there is no congruity in it.
I say, when God hath exalted his spirits, and elevated them thus, it is an incongruous thing for Others to be cast down, there is no congruity in it.
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And this is the first of that double precept of Paul, verse 2 the Negative precept, wherein he commandeth Timothy not to be ashamed, which the Apostle propounds in the first place,
And this is the First of that double precept of Paul, verse 2 the Negative precept, wherein he commands Timothy not to be ashamed, which the Apostle propounds in the First place,
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least that should be a rub in the way;
lest that should be a rub in the Way;
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least the consideration that he was in prison, in disgrace, in bonds and afflictions, might make Timothy cold, and shrink away from him.
lest the consideration that he was in prison, in disgrace, in bonds and afflictions, might make Timothy cold, and shrink away from him.
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2. He addes another to that, and that is an Affirmative one in the verses which I have read,
2. He adds Another to that, and that is an Affirmative one in the Verses which I have read,
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and this precept too is double: hold fast, in verse 13, and keep in the 14 verse.
and this precept too is double: hold fast, in verse 13, and keep in the 14 verse.
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In a generality only I shall expresse those things now (and reserve particularity till I came to my point) But now in the generality, either of them both these three things are observable.
In a generality only I shall express those things now (and reserve particularity till I Come to my point) But now in the generality, either of them both these three things Are observable.
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1. There is the act that is injoyned in one verse, hold fast, in the other keep: the same properly, though expressed variously.
1. There is the act that is enjoined in one verse, hold fast, in the other keep: the same properly, though expressed variously.
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2. There is the object expressed in one vers, a form of wholsome words, expressed in the other that good depositum,
2. There is the Object expressed in one vers, a from of wholesome words, expressed in the other that good depositum,
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or that worthy thing which was committed to thee;
or that worthy thing which was committed to thee;
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which was the very same thing, that same form of wholsome Words, which was deposited unto him.
which was the very same thing, that same from of wholesome Words, which was deposited unto him.
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3. And there is the manner of performance of both these;
3. And there is the manner of performance of both these;
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in the former intimated, hold fast in faith and love, which is in Christ Iesus, though I confesse and shall touch afterward, that it may admit of another interpretation,
in the former intimated, hold fast in faith and love, which is in christ Iesus, though I confess and shall touch afterwards, that it may admit of Another Interpretation,
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and that in a very good sence, yet I thinke that is part of the Apostles meaning, to expresse the manner,
and that in a very good sense, yet I think that is part of the Apostles meaning, to express the manner,
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how he should hold fast a form of sound and wholsome Words verse 2 in faith and love which is in Christ Iesus :
how he should hold fast a from of found and wholesome Words verse 2 in faith and love which is in christ Iesus:
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they are the two hold fasts) and the latter is expressed, but more deeper,
they Are the two hold fasts) and the latter is expressed, but more Deeper,
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and from a higher ground and stronger head, and that is by the spirit of God which dwelleth in us ;
and from a higher ground and Stronger head, and that is by the Spirit of God which dwells in us;
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he must keep those things that were committed to him by the spirit of God; and indeed that is the spring and root:
he must keep those things that were committed to him by the Spirit of God; and indeed that is the spring and root:
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our grace doth immediatly lay fast hold on these things that are committed to us from the word of God;
our grace does immediately lay fast hold on these things that Are committed to us from the word of God;
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but it is the spirit of God that breaths in us that grace whereby we lay hold,
but it is the Spirit of God that breathes in us that grace whereby we lay hold,
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and which supports us, and enables us continually;
and which supports us, and enables us continually;
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and it must be his strength that must enable us to hold stedfast, and constant, in any good thing.
and it must be his strength that must enable us to hold steadfast, and constant, in any good thing.
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There remains now but one thing, and so I shall dismisse the generall delineation of the chapter:
There remains now but one thing, and so I shall dismiss the general delineation of the chapter:
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you have heard the double Admomonition;
you have herd the double Admonition;
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there is likewise in the latter end of the chapter, from those verses that I have read, to the end of the chapter,
there is likewise in the latter end of the chapter, from those Verses that I have read, to the end of the chapter,
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2. A double provocation, by which the Apostle Paul doth labour to presse and inforce Timothy upon this duty,
2. A double provocation, by which the Apostle Paul does labour to press and enforce Timothy upon this duty,
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and both of them taken from Examples. There are 1. Evill Examples ; and 2. Good Examples :
and both of them taken from Examples. There Are 1. Evil Examples; and 2. Good Examples:
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By both which the Apostle spurs Timothy on, and provokes him to this duty, by the indignation of the evill,
By both which the Apostle spurs Timothy on, and provokes him to this duty, by the Indignation of the evil,
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and by the emulation of the good.
and by the emulation of the good.
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1. The evill Examples are of inconstant Desertors, expressed in the 15 verse, Thou knowest (saith Paul) that all that are in Asia, have deserted me ;
1. The evil Examples Are of inconstant Deserters, expressed in the 15 verse, Thou Knowest (Says Paul) that all that Are in Asia, have deserted me;
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declined me, turned away from me:
declined me, turned away from me:
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which is no new thing for a man that comes to suffer for the cause of God,
which is no new thing for a man that comes to suffer for the cause of God,
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though he do it never so discreetly, though he do it with never so much constancie,
though he do it never so discreetly, though he do it with never so much constancy,
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nay though he do it never so honorifically, for the publike good, and the publike cause:
nay though he do it never so honorifically, for the public good, and the public cause:
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I say it is no new thing, to have many turn their backs upon them then, to count a man for a fool, and so to leave him:
I say it is no new thing, to have many turn their backs upon them then, to count a man for a fool, and so to leave him:
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it was Pauls case, he did meet with such, all that were in Asia, turned from him, and forsook him:
it was Paul's case, he did meet with such, all that were in Asia, turned from him, and forsook him:
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as they that (it may be) cryed Hosanna before, were ready now to cry out, Crucifige, crucifie him.
as they that (it may be) cried Hosanna before, were ready now to cry out, Crucifige, crucify him.
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Now he was under a cloud, and under a storm, they were afraid of him, and now they would not look on him, they shrink back from him:
Now he was under a cloud, and under a storm, they were afraid of him, and now they would not look on him, they shrink back from him:
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and the Apostle presseth this consideration on Timothy, not to dishearten him, or to put him in the same course,
and the Apostle Presseth this consideration on Timothy, not to dishearten him, or to put him in the same course,
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but to oblige him so much the more to stick close to him in the cause of Christ,
but to oblige him so much the more to stick close to him in the cause of christ,
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because of the neglect of it.
Because of the neglect of it.
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There be so many that fall off from the servants of God, when they are in their afflictions, that those who are sincere, they had need to perform their duty so much the more closely and sweetly, to keep to them,
There be so many that fallen off from the Servants of God, when they Are in their afflictions, that those who Are sincere, they had need to perform their duty so much the more closely and sweetly, to keep to them,
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and recompence all the discomforts, and discouragements vvhich they do meet withall, from false friends, and false professours.
and recompense all the discomforts, and discouragements which they do meet withal, from false Friends, and false professors.
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There is a great necessity, and so a great obligation lieth upon godly persons, on those that are truely such, out of the consideration of the treachery,
There is a great necessity, and so a great obligation lies upon godly Persons, on those that Are truly such, out of the consideration of the treachery,
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and perfidiousnesse, and cowardise of the wicked, so much the more to shew themselves, to stand by,
and perfidiousness, and cowardice of the wicked, so much the more to show themselves, to stand by,
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and comfort the Saints of God in their sufferings. 2. The good examples are, of constant Adhaerers :
and Comfort the Saints of God in their sufferings. 2. The good Examples Are, of constant Adhaerers:
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and there is one thing in it, which I shall note by the way;
and there is one thing in it, which I shall note by the Way;
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viz. the great difference of the Apostles propounding of the one example, and of the other;viz. the great difference of the Apostles propounding of the one Exampl, and of the other;
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he propounds the bad example with a meere bare mention, all have forsaken me ; without any passion, without any bitter harshnesse, or railing against these men, he forbears this,
he propounds the bad Exampl with a mere bore mention, all have forsaken me; without any passion, without any bitter harshness, or railing against these men, he forbears this,
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and passeth by all that, and covers it:
and passes by all that, and covers it:
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but he cannot forbear, when he propounds the good example, but doth it with a great mixture of affection,
but he cannot forbear, when he propounds the good Exampl, but does it with a great mixture of affection,
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and it is very emphaticall, home, and full, omitting no circumstance that might adde any commendation,
and it is very emphatical, home, and full, omitting no circumstance that might add any commendation,
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or set any beauty, or glosse upon it.
or Set any beauty, or gloss upon it.
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The good example is that, though there were many that forsaked Paul, deserted him, even all that were in Asia ;
The good Exampl is that, though there were many that forsaked Paul, deserted him, even all that were in Asia;
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yet there was one that durst own him, when all the rest left him, and that was Onesiphorus :
yet there was one that durst own him, when all the rest left him, and that was Onesiphorus:
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and this example of Onesiphorus he propounds very emphatically;
and this Exampl of Onesiphorus he propounds very emphatically;
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1. With a mixture of prayers to God for him, and by way of recompence (as it were) having ingaged God to be his pay-master.
1. With a mixture of Prayers to God for him, and by Way of recompense (as it were) having engaged God to be his paymaster.
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2. With a mixture of praise, and commendation, in an ingenuous acknowledgment of his fidelity and constancie, in adhering to him;
2. With a mixture of praise, and commendation, in an ingenuous acknowledgment of his Fidis and constancy, in adhering to him;
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and you may finde this mixture in a double degree:
and you may find this mixture in a double degree:
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1. In the first place, we have praying for him, that God should be mercifull to his houshold, The Lord be mercifull to the house of Onesiphorus, in the 16 verse. And with that is mingled,
1. In the First place, we have praying for him, that God should be merciful to his household, The Lord be merciful to the house of Onesiphorus, in the 16 verse. And with that is mingled,
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2. The praise, and commendation of the constancie and fidelity of Onesiphorus, in these circumstances:
2. The praise, and commendation of the constancy and Fidis of Onesiphorus, in these Circumstances:
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1. His charity and mercie to Paul in generall, in his constancie to him in afflictions, often refreshing him, in sweetning of his spirits, and cheering him;
1. His charity and mercy to Paul in general, in his constancy to him in afflictions, often refreshing him, in sweetening of his spirits, and cheering him;
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he did not do it at other times onely, but in his bonds, he was not ashamed of his bonds.
he did not do it At other times only, but in his bonds, he was not ashamed of his bonds.
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2. Nay, more than so, there was yet something more in speciall;
2. Nay, more than so, there was yet something more in special;
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he did it more tenderly, and cheerfully, yea and more carefully in his bonds, than he did before,
he did it more tenderly, and cheerfully, yea and more carefully in his bonds, than he did before,
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when he was at liberty, when he was at Rome, (as it is in the 17 verse) he sought him out very diligently ;
when he was At liberty, when he was At Room, (as it is in the 17 verse) he sought him out very diligently;
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he did not onely when Paul met him, when he did meet him (as it were) in his dish,
he did not only when Paul met him, when he did meet him (as it were) in his dish,
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and then give him a cold complement, and salute him;
and then give him a cold compliment, and salute him;
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but whereas he might have declined Paul, he sought him out very diligently, very carefully, hazarding and ingaging himself in this cause for the comfort of Paul.
but whereas he might have declined Paul, he sought him out very diligently, very carefully, hazarding and engaging himself in this cause for the Comfort of Paul.
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2. Then there is a second setting of it out, for the Apostle could never have done with this:
2. Then there is a second setting of it out, for the Apostle could never have done with this:
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but there is a second mixture in the 18 verse. There is again
but there is a second mixture in the 18 verse. There is again
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1. A repetition of prayer for Onesiphorus, that had so carefully sought him out, and never left till he found him;
1. A repetition of prayer for Onesiphorus, that had so carefully sought him out, and never left till he found him;
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viz. That the Lord would grant unto him, that he might find mercie, when he sought it, in the most needfull time, in the great day, in the day of the LORD. And withall,viz. That the Lord would grant unto him, that he might find mercy, when he sought it, in the most needful time, in the great day, in the day of the LORD. And withal,
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2. There is again a repetition of praise, for he cannot take off his hand, cannot say enough (as a thankfull spirit,
2. There is again a repetition of praise, for he cannot take off his hand, cannot say enough (as a thankful Spirit,
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and an ingenuous spirit will not let fall any good received, nor keep back any praise that is due to it:) and this Paul expresseth in the very last clause,
and an ingenuous Spirit will not let fallen any good received, nor keep back any praise that is due to it:) and this Paul Expresses in the very last clause,
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and latter part of the verse;
and latter part of the verse;
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he comes in there with a new supply of praise, What he did, in how many things he ministred to me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well:
he comes in there with a new supply of praise, What he did, in how many things he ministered to me At Ephesus, thou Knowest very well:
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he remembred his ancient kindnesse, and makes mention of it here to his praise.
he remembered his ancient kindness, and makes mention of it Here to his praise.
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And if there were no other thing in the world (though a man had no other reward) it were enough to incourage a man, to ingage the prayers, and to deserve the praises of a Paul ;
And if there were no other thing in the world (though a man had no other reward) it were enough to encourage a man, to engage the Prayers, and to deserve the praises of a Paul;
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to be praised by Paul, and to have Paul as a Remembrancer at the Throne of Grace:
to be praised by Paul, and to have Paul as a Remembrancer At the Throne of Grace:
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to get the prayers of those that are faithfull, and to deserve the praises of those that are faithfull;
to get the Prayers of those that Are faithful, and to deserve the praises of those that Are faithful;
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were there no other recompence in the world, it were enough (& they that would have a share in the reward of a martyr, must have a share in the affliction of a martyr) however (if there were no other reward) it were (at least) no contemptible thing, to be paid in prayers, to be paid in prayses, especiall from such as are as Paul.
were there no other recompense in the world, it were enough (& they that would have a share in the reward of a martyr, must have a share in the affliction of a martyr) however (if there were no other reward) it were (At least) no contemptible thing, to be paid in Prayers, to be paid in praises, especial from such as Are as Paul.
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I now come to the place which I have pitched upon, and I shall forbear all observation which might be raised out of the context and passe by also all the particulars which might be severally raised (and that naturally enough) out of the particular words of the text:
I now come to the place which I have pitched upon, and I shall forbear all observation which might be raised out of the context and pass by also all the particulars which might be severally raised (and that naturally enough) out of the particular words of the text:
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There is but one thing that I shall pitch upon, & in that one observation take occasion to explaine so much of the words of the text as may be any way needfull.
There is but one thing that I shall pitch upon, & in that one observation take occasion to explain so much of the words of the text as may be any Way needful.
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The point, or observation which I shall commend to you out of these words, it is this ▪
The point, or observation which I shall commend to you out of these words, it is this ▪
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It is a matter of high concernment for all, to have and keep cautiously, as a sacred depositum, It is a matter of high concernment for all, to have and keep cautiously, as a sacred depositum,
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as a rich treasure, a form of sound, and wholsome Words, especially in Divine, and fundamentall truths: as a rich treasure, a from of found, and wholesome Words, especially in Divine, and fundamental truths:
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that shall be the observation which I shall onely propound, and prosecute out of the words,
that shall be the observation which I shall only propound, and prosecute out of the words,
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and I shall so much the rather propound it more fully and largely, because I would comprehend in it,
and I shall so much the rather propound it more Fully and largely, Because I would comprehend in it,
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so much as might give me a hint to explicate all the words that are necessary to be opened in the text.
so much as might give me a hint to explicate all the words that Are necessary to be opened in the text.
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I conceive it takes in all the whole substance and scope, of that which the Apostle doth here commend to Timothy,
I conceive it Takes in all the Whole substance and scope, of that which the Apostle does Here commend to Timothy,
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and that which suits very well with the scope of the businesse we have in hand:
and that which suits very well with the scope of the business we have in hand:
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There be foure things, which I shall briefly open for I will not be large in the point. 1. The object of the duty, specified. 2. The act of that duty, injoyned. 3. The manner of performing the duty, intimated. 4. The persons who are obliged to this duty.
There be foure things, which I shall briefly open for I will not be large in the point. 1. The Object of the duty, specified. 2. The act of that duty, enjoined. 3. The manner of performing the duty, intimated. 4. The Persons who Are obliged to this duty.
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And every one of these is couched in the proposition I named, and hath some necesity,
And every one of these is couched in the proposition I nam, and hath Some necessity,
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and usefullnesse in the point it selfe. 1. The first thing considerable in the point is the object of this duty ;
and usefullnesse in the point it self. 1. The First thing considerable in the point is the Object of this duty;
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and we have it propounded in the words of the text, and therefore I shall go no further.
and we have it propounded in the words of the text, and Therefore I shall go no further.
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For the explication of the object, I shall propound it in a more generall, and in a more particular way:
For the explication of the Object, I shall propound it in a more general, and in a more particular Way:
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the whole is generally propounded, and particularly circumscribed in the words of the text. 1. In the generall proposition there be these three distinct branches observable:
the Whole is generally propounded, and particularly circumscribed in the words of the text. 1. In the general proposition there be these three distinct branches observable:
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and I shall give but a brief touch of either of them. 1. Words. 2. Sound and wholsome Words. 3. A form of sound and wholsome Words.
and I shall give but a brief touch of either of them. 1. Words. 2. Found and wholesome Words. 3. A from of found and wholesome Words.
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In a word I shall say so much as is necessary for the understanding of the meaning of all these;
In a word I shall say so much as is necessary for the understanding of the meaning of all these;
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What is meant by Words? What is mene by sound and wholsome Words, for so the originall hath it, NONLATINALPHABET: i. e. sound or wholsome Words.
What is meant by Words? What is mean by found and wholesome Words, for so the original hath it,: i. e. found or wholesome Words.
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And what is meant by a form of sound Words NONLATINALPHABET, as the word is, a dilineation,
And what is meant by a from of found Words, as the word is, a dilineation,
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or plat form of wholsome Words. 1. For the former, what is ment by Words, a word will serve the turne.
or plate from of wholesome Words. 1. For the former, what is meant by Words, a word will serve the turn.
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It is not bare words, letters and sillables, that the Apostle speak of, but divine truths and Doctrines expressed and couched in words:
It is not bore words, letters and syllables, that the Apostle speak of, but divine truths and Doctrines expressed and couched in words:
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I say divine truths and sentences, grounds and principles, which are here called words; because they cannot be expressed but by words:
I say divine truths and sentences, grounds and principles, which Are Here called words; Because they cannot be expressed but by words:
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and this thing is so familiar among all sorts, that I will not adde any thing more.
and this thing is so familiar among all sorts, that I will not add any thing more.
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2. But then for those sound and wholsome words that are recommended here to his custody, what is the meaning of them.
2. But then for those found and wholesome words that Are recommended Here to his custody, what is the meaning of them.
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In few words for I will not expatiate, but circumscribe it in a narrow compasse, Words and truths, principles and Doctrines, they are sound and wholsome when they are so.
In few words for I will not expatiate, but circumscribe it in a narrow compass, Words and truths, principles and Doctrines, they Are found and wholesome when they Are so.
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Both 1 For the substance of matter : and 2 For the form of them in which they are expressed, and conveighed.
Both 1 For the substance of matter: and 2 For the from of them in which they Are expressed, and conveyed.
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Which I might have taken, from the former words; but I rather take it in that place.
Which I might have taken, from the former words; but I rather take it in that place.
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1. There is a soundnes, and wholsomnes in respect of the substance of matter; 1. There is a soundness, and wholesomeness in respect of the substance of matter;
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which the Apostle doth injoyn every man to take care of, especially Ministers, that the things which they deliver, be sound and wholsome, in regard of the matter;
which the Apostle does enjoin every man to take care of, especially Ministers, that the things which they deliver, be found and wholesome, in regard of the matter;
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and that is the main thing, as I conceive.
and that is the main thing, as I conceive.
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Now there be two things most principall, to make the matter of words that are delivered, wholsome and sound.
Now there be two things most principal, to make the matter of words that Are Delivered, wholesome and found.
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1. The soundnesse of truths, of holy truths. 2. The soundnesse of use, and profitablenesse. And they are here chiefly recommended to Ministers, and in due place to all:
1. The soundness of truths, of holy truths. 2. The soundness of use, and profitableness. And they Are Here chiefly recommended to Ministers, and in due place to all:
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to have a speciall care of having, preserving, and keeping very charily such sound words, and truths, as that
to have a special care of having, preserving, and keeping very charily such found words, and truths, as that
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1. There may be no words, no Doctrines, no principles delivered in the Church of God;
1. There may be no words, no Doctrines, no principles Delivered in the Church of God;
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but such as may be full of certain, and holy, and pious truths, such as are agreeable with truth, according to the word of God, according to the analogy of faith;
but such as may be full of certain, and holy, and pious truths, such as Are agreeable with truth, according to the word of God, according to the analogy of faith;
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that is the first, the soundnesse of truth.
that is the First, the soundness of truth.
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2. But the other kinde of soundnesse, or a second branch of it, may be a soundnesse of use, that their words may be such as are fit for edification.
2. But the other kind of soundness, or a second branch of it, may be a soundness of use, that their words may be such as Are fit for edification.
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There may be many things true, but there may be so little substantialnesse, so little solidity,
There may be many things true, but there may be so little substantialness, so little solidity,
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so little materialnesse for any use, so frivolous and so low, that there may be no great advantage,
so little materialness for any use, so frivolous and so low, that there may be no great advantage,
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or benefit which can come to the Church, by hearing or receiving them:
or benefit which can come to the Church, by hearing or receiving them:
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therefore the Apostle includes this, that as there should be a care, that nothing but the sound and wholsome truth of God should be delivered,
Therefore the Apostle includes this, that as there should be a care, that nothing but the found and wholesome truth of God should be Delivered,
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so that it might be such solid and substantiall truth, as may be very conducible for the building up,
so that it might be such solid and substantial truth, as may be very conducible for the building up,
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and edifying of the Church of God;
and edifying of the Church of God;
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not frivolous, and vain, and curious disputes and questions, which rather make men swell, and puff up,
not frivolous, and vain, and curious disputes and questions, which rather make men swell, and puff up,
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and rather make contention and jangling, but such as are solid and substantiall, necessary and profitable truths for edification: that is another branch.
and rather make contention and jangling, but such as Are solid and substantial, necessary and profitable truths for edification: that is Another branch.
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2. But then besides the soundnesse of the matter, there is the soundnesse of the manner, or form of words, in which these things are delivered;
2. But then beside the soundness of the matter, there is the soundness of the manner, or from of words, in which these things Are Delivered;
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they must not be delivered in an affected language, in a NONLATINALPHABET, as the Apostle oftentimes in the Epistle expresseth;
they must not be Delivered in an affected language, in a, as the Apostle oftentimes in the Epistle Expresses;
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not in a vain tinkling sound of words, tickling the ear, to please mens fancies, and to draw mens carnall delight, in the hearing of the words that are delivered:
not in a vain tinkling found of words, tickling the ear, to please men's fancies, and to draw men's carnal delight, in the hearing of the words that Are Delivered:
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but grave and sober expressions, such as may be subservient to the matter, to conveigh substantial truths, in an edifying and profitable way, it must be such a form of words:
but grave and Sobrium expressions, such as may be subservient to the matter, to convey substantial truths, in an edifying and profitable Way, it must be such a from of words:
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and indeed there may be a great failing, and a man may be to seek a language,
and indeed there may be a great failing, and a man may be to seek a language,
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if he will affect a curious, and neat contrivance of words; and having found it, it will be far from the gravity of the businesse.
if he will affect a curious, and neat contrivance of words; and having found it, it will be Far from the gravity of the business.
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And truly, if we were (as we should be) rightly affected, when we come to the house of God,
And truly, if we were (as we should be) rightly affected, when we come to the house of God,
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and have to deal with divine things, we would not look after the dresse of words, and the tyre of words;
and have to deal with divine things, we would not look After the dress of words, and the tyre of words;
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which is the poorest, and the meanest that can be, and scarce worthy to be looked after,
which is the Poorest, and the Meanest that can be, and scarce worthy to be looked After,
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unlesse it may be in a wholsome way, to conveigh wholsome words.
unless it may be in a wholesome Way, to convey wholesome words.
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It is a base and poor thing, to come in publike places, to gape and pry into this womans dresse, and the other womans toy; this fashion, and t'other fashion;
It is a base and poor thing, to come in public places, to gape and pry into this woman's dress, and the other woman's toy; this fashion, and tother fashion;
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and more basely sordid, in the house of God:
and more basely sordid, in the house of God:
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and it is as base (in the kinde of it) for a man to come to Gods house, where he comes to seek food for his soul,
and it is as base (in the kind of it) for a man to come to God's house, where he comes to seek food for his soul,
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and to hear the oracles of God, that God should not be able to please him,
and to hear the oracles of God, that God should not be able to please him,
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unlesse he speak tinkling and tickling words, to fancie and humour him.
unless he speak tinkling and tickling words, to fancy and humour him.
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Is it meet for God? or doth it become the majesty of God, to speak in such a language as is not befitting him? Majesticall language, noble language, sublime language, is the proper language of GOD, to conveigh divine things.
Is it meet for God? or does it become the majesty of God, to speak in such a language as is not befitting him? Majestical language, noble language, sublime language, is the proper language of GOD, to convey divine things.
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It may suit well with a Courtier, to affect some scrapings of language, but not with a King;
It may suit well with a Courtier, to affect Some scrapings of language, but not with a King;
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for (as they use to observe) there is a difference between a pedantick stile, and a majestick stile:
for (as they use to observe) there is a difference between a pedantic style, and a majestic style:
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a boy that hath but his Academicall learning, he may in his orations affect, and it may be more tollerable for him, to affect pen and Inkhorn language,
a boy that hath but his Academical learning, he may in his orations affect, and it may be more tolerable for him, to affect pen and Inkhorn language,
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and (as they term it) to affect a flourishing sound of words:
and (as they term it) to affect a flourishing found of words:
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but for a Prince, it is besides his decorum (I say) for a Prince on his Throne of Majesty, to speak curiously, it becomes not the majesty of the place;
but for a Prince, it is beside his decorum (I say) for a Prince on his Throne of Majesty, to speak curiously, it becomes not the majesty of the place;
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and much lesse doth it become the majesty of Gods ordinances, that there should be any thing so curiously in the dresse of words,
and much less does it become the majesty of God's ordinances, that there should be any thing so curiously in the dress of words,
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as to draw mens eyes and ears so, that they do not minde the things, but the words, and are carried away with petty phrases:
as to draw men's eyes and ears so, that they do not mind the things, but the words, and Are carried away with Petty phrases:
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but I must not be large. There is another thing: words, and sound and wholsome words, of truth and profitablenesse;
but I must not be large. There is Another thing: words, and found and wholesome words, of truth and profitableness;
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and wholsome, for the manner of delivery, in a grave and sober manner, such as becomes the oracles of God.
and wholesome, for the manner of delivery, in a grave and Sobrium manner, such as becomes the oracles of God.
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3. But what is that same NONLATINALPHABET, that same form of sound words? this one thing that the Apostle intimates.
3. But what is that same, that same from of found words? this one thing that the Apostle intimates.
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I shall afterward, when I come to the Application, expresse more particularly of it;
I shall afterwards, when I come to the Application, express more particularly of it;
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but for the present I shall comprehend all in these two things, which I conceive are enough.
but for the present I shall comprehend all in these two things, which I conceive Are enough.
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A form of sound and wholsome words: I conceive the Apostle means, the matter intirely collected ;
A from of found and wholesome words: I conceive the Apostle means, the matter entirely collected;
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a collection of the principles of Religion, and the principles of Divinity;
a collection of the principles of Religion, and the principles of Divinity;
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a sufficient and intire collection, and drawing together, and imbodying (as it were) of the necessary principles of Religion;
a sufficient and entire collection, and drawing together, and imbodying (as it were) of the necessary principles of Religion;
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which every Minister should have a care to conveigh to the people, and every people, care to treasure up.
which every Minister should have a care to convey to the people, and every people, care to treasure up.
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In the matter, I say, an intire and sufficient collection; I know there be many degrees of it, but I shall touch that afterward;
In the matter, I say, an entire and sufficient collection; I know there be many Degrees of it, but I shall touch that afterwards;
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for the present, I expresse it onely in the generall, a sufficient intire collection of the main truths,
for the present, I express it only in the general, a sufficient entire collection of the main truths,
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and principles of Religion, to take care to conveigh them very solicitously to the hearing of the people.
and principles of Religion, to take care to convey them very solicitously to the hearing of the people.
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2. But then again (though this be the main in my apprehension) that the Apostle here intends,
2. But then again (though this be the main in my apprehension) that the Apostle Here intends,
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yet I will not exclude another thing too, which seems to be included:
yet I will not exclude Another thing too, which seems to be included:
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viz. Method aptly digested. Some care must be of the method, as well as of the matter: viz. Method aptly digested. some care must be of the method, as well as of the matter:
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that there might be a sufficient collection of all fundamentall principles, & that it might be digested (as well as collected ) in some usefull method:
that there might be a sufficient collection of all fundamental principles, & that it might be digested (as well as collected) in Some useful method:
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the word it self, NONLATINALPHABET, according to the genuine signification of it seems to aim at this,
the word it self,, according to the genuine signification of it seems to aim At this,
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for it is no more but a generall delineation, or draught;
for it is no more but a general delineation, or draught;
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and the truth is, it is impossible that where there is a multitude, but that multitude must be regulated by some order;
and the truth is, it is impossible that where there is a multitude, but that multitude must be regulated by Some order;
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if multitudes of principles be delivered without an order, it is without its beauty, and it will be a great prejudice and hindrance, both to the understanding, and attention of them;
if Multitudes of principles be Delivered without an order, it is without its beauty, and it will be a great prejudice and hindrance, both to the understanding, and attention of them;
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and to the memory, and retention of them: and therefore I suppose this is here likewise comprehended;
and to the memory, and retention of them: and Therefore I suppose this is Here likewise comprehended;
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the words seem to import it, however I say not that the Apostle fully intends this, because it is but accidentall;
the words seem to import it, however I say not that the Apostle Fully intends this, Because it is but accidental;
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yet I do not exclude it, but think that a fit method and order, for conveighance, is somwhat necessary.
yet I do not exclude it, but think that a fit method and order, for Conveyance, is somewhat necessary.
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So that now we have in generall, the substance of the Apostles precept, which is, that there should be a care had by Timothy, (and by such as are as Timothy ) to conveigh words, that is, divine truths, such as may be sound, sound for the matter, sound for the manner of conveighance of them;
So that now we have in general, the substance of the Apostles precept, which is, that there should be a care had by Timothy, (and by such as Are as Timothy) to convey words, that is, divine truths, such as may be found, found for the matter, found for the manner of Conveyance of them;
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to conveigh them intirely collected, (in a body, as it were) and digested in some artificiall and set order:
to convey them entirely collected, (in a body, as it were) and digested in Some artificial and Set order:
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and this is that of which we say, it is a matter of great concernment. Time hath prevented me, and therefore I shall but mention some things in a word.
and this is that of which we say, it is a matter of great concernment. Time hath prevented me, and Therefore I shall but mention Some things in a word.
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2. Here is a more speciall circumscription of this object (besides this generall) in two things which I will but mention, by way of question; as,
2. Here is a more special circumscription of this Object (beside this general) in two things which I will but mention, by Way of question; as,
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1. What those truths are, that we should have a speciall care to deliver in this manner? and the answer is,
1. What those truths Are, that we should have a special care to deliver in this manner? and the answer is,
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1. Divine truths, such as thou hast received from me ; such as are the oracles of God, and received by divine revelation from him;
1. Divine truths, such as thou hast received from me; such as Are the oracles of God, and received by divine Revelation from him;
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but that we have expressed already. 2. Such as are fundamentall truths :
but that we have expressed already. 2. Such as Are fundamental truths:
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there should be a speciall care had of seed corn, of that which will bring the crop:
there should be a special care had of seed corn, of that which will bring the crop:
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if men will have a continuation of corn, they must have a speciall care for seed corn, ordinary corn will not serve the turn; if men will have a continuation of corn, they must have a special care for seed corn, ordinary corn will not serve the turn;
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it may make good bread, but it may not be good for seed: we must have a care therefore of the fundamentall principles of Religion;
it may make good bred, but it may not be good for seed: we must have a care Therefore of the fundamental principles of Religion;
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although we must have a speciall care of every truth, yet of these especially: and these are here spoken of.
although we must have a special care of every truth, yet of these especially: and these Are Here spoken of.
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1. The sum of all, is Christ: 1. The sum of all, is christ:
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faith and love in Christ, is here shewed, that Christ is the very kernell of all;faith and love in christ, is Here showed, that christ is the very kernel of all;
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and in truth, all fundamentals of Religion, (Religion it self being nothing else, but to bring us to God in Christ,
and in truth, all fundamentals of Religion, (Religion it self being nothing Else, but to bring us to God in christ,
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and to reduce us home to our happinesse that way) the whole work and foundation is nothing,
and to reduce us home to our happiness that Way) the Whole work and Foundation is nothing,
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but to bring us to God in Christ; a cleer and full conveighance of this, is all that is fundamentally necessary.
but to bring us to God in christ; a clear and full Conveyance of this, is all that is fundamentally necessary.
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2. The parts are, faith apprehensive, and love active: which I shall expresse in the second question;
2. The parts Are, faith apprehensive, and love active: which I shall express in the second question;
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What are those truths that are fundamentall?
What Are those truths that Are fundamental?
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Answ. Those truths are most properly fundamentall, without which we cannot be made partakers of Christ, Answer Those truths Are most properly fundamental, without which we cannot be made partakers of christ,
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nor be inabled to do that, by which we may be made partakers of God in him:
nor be enabled to do that, by which we may be made partakers of God in him:
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and so the sum of all is particularly mentioned here in this phrase, by faith and love, which is in Christ Iesus (I gave an intimation of another sence before,
and so the sum of all is particularly mentioned Here in this phrase, by faith and love, which is in christ Iesus (I gave an intimation of Another sense before,
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but I conceive this is properly meant in this latter clause, by faith and love, which is in Christ JESUS) which is an intimation, that the main part, the principall part, of the foundation of the principles of Religion;
but I conceive this is properly meant in this latter clause, by faith and love, which is in christ JESUS) which is an intimation, that the main part, the principal part, of the Foundation of the principles of Religion;
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yea all the whole truth, and foundation of Religion, may be reduced to matters of faith, and matters of practice ;
yea all the Whole truth, and Foundation of Religion, may be reduced to matters of faith, and matters of practice;
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to a lively faith, working by love: all that is requisite, and required, may be brought within the compasse of these two.
to a lively faith, working by love: all that is requisite, and required, may be brought within the compass of these two.
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Many Expositors do apprehend, that this is the principall meaning of these words;
Many Expositors do apprehend, that this is the principal meaning of these words;
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not to import the manner, how we should keep, but to import a circumscription, wherein those truths chiefly consist;
not to import the manner, how we should keep, but to import a circumscription, wherein those truths chiefly consist;
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and that they consist of these two, faith and love: faith, in apprehending of the truths of God, and adhering to them;
and that they consist of these two, faith and love: faith, in apprehending of the truths of God, and adhering to them;
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and love, in practising of these duties that do depend upon that. Thus much for the explication of the object.
and love, in practising of these duties that do depend upon that. Thus much for the explication of the Object.
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NONLATINALPHABET 2 TIMOTHY 1.13, 14. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 2 TIMOTHY 1.13, 14. Hold fast the from of found words, which thou hast herd of me, in faith and love which is in christ jesus.
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That good thing which was committed to thee, keep, by the holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
That good thing which was committed to thee, keep, by the holy Ghost which dwells in us.
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WE entred upon this Text the last time, and observed an observation out of it, (intending to handle but one) and it was this:
WE entered upon this Text the last time, and observed an observation out of it, (intending to handle but one) and it was this:
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It is a matter of high concernment for all, to have and hold fast, as a sacred depositum, a form of sound and wholsome words, in divine and fundamentall truths. It is a matter of high concernment for all, to have and hold fast, as a sacred depositum, a from of found and wholesome words, in divine and fundamental truths.
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In the handling I began with the explication, and propounded to explicate;
In the handling I began with the explication, and propounded to explicate;
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1. The object of the duty: 2. The act of the duty: 3. The manner of performing it: 4. The persons obliged to perform it.
1. The Object of the duty: 2. The act of the duty: 3. The manner of performing it: 4. The Persons obliged to perform it.
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I only at that time dispatched the first, namely the object; I come now to the rest.
I only At that time dispatched the First, namely the Object; I come now to the rest.
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2. The second thing therefore is the Act.
2. The second thing Therefore is the Act.
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And for the opening of it, I shall onely speak of two things, that we may see cleerly what the Apostle injoyned Timothy, and in him all Christians:
And for the opening of it, I shall only speak of two things, that we may see clearly what the Apostle enjoined Timothy, and in him all Christians:
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Now it is expressed by a double word, which our translation doth not distinguish, but the originall doth.
Now it is expressed by a double word, which our Translation does not distinguish, but the original does.
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1. The first is NONLATINALPHABET have them. 2. The second in the next verse NONLATINALPHABET, preserve them.
1. The First is have them. 2. The second in the next verse, preserve them.
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NONLATINALPHABET have a forme, (I shall but very briefly expresse what I conceive may be comprehended in this.)
have a Form, (I shall but very briefly express what I conceive may be comprehended in this.)
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1. Have a copie of them about thee written ; and if possibly printed, as the word signifies;
1. Have a copy of them about thee written; and if possibly printed, as the word signifies;
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for the very same word that is used for printing, is made use of here NONLATINALPHABET which is a kinde of stamping:
for the very same word that is used for printing, is made use of Here which is a kind of stamping:
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So that the Apostle would have Timothy to have a copy of the collection of wholsome words, aptly digested, written, and printed:
So that the Apostle would have Timothy to have a copy of the collection of wholesome words, aptly digested, written, and printed:
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but this is without, and therefore NONLATINALPHABET Have them too within, have the originall laid up in the treasure of
but this is without, and Therefore Have them too within, have the original laid up in the treasure of
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1. Thy understanding, labouring to apprehend, and to grasp, and know divine truths: 2. Thy memory, that thou maist retain them and hold them there:
1. Thy understanding, labouring to apprehend, and to grasp, and know divine truths: 2. Thy memory, that thou Mayest retain them and hold them there:
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Have them ready at hand, that they may not only be kept as some great mens estates are, they have great and large estates,
Have them ready At hand, that they may not only be kept as Some great men's estates Are, they have great and large estates,
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but little of it to command themselves, not numeratis pecuniis (as they say) ready at hand; in ready money:
but little of it to command themselves, not numeratis pecuniis (as they say) ready At hand; in ready money:
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Have them not to seeke, but at hand, and fresh in memory. 3. Thy affections, closing with them, and imbracing of them, and holding of them there;
Have them not to seek, but At hand, and fresh in memory. 3. Thy affections, closing with them, and embracing of them, and holding of them there;
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which is the best hold-fast that can be:
which is the best holdfast that can be:
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for though we doe understand them, and remember them yet neither of these is worthy of the name of having them,
for though we do understand them, and Remember them yet neither of these is worthy of the name of having them,
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if a man be an alien and a stranger to them in his affections;
if a man be an alien and a stranger to them in his affections;
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or doe remurmorate and rise against those truths, not closing with them, and imbracing them in his affections:
or do remurmorate and rise against those truths, not closing with them, and embracing them in his affections:
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for the soule which is the principall thing, and the utmost thing, is not master of it, hath not these things,
for the soul which is the principal thing, and the utmost thing, is not master of it, hath not these things,
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nor any of this nature, till he imbrace them in his affections, and close with them.
nor any of this nature, till he embrace them in his affections, and close with them.
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2. But then in the second place there is another thing, and that is NONLATINALPHABET, keepe them ;
2. But then in the second place there is Another thing, and that is, keep them;
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preserve them, which is the second act. I shall expresse what is meant by that very briefly:
preserve them, which is the second act. I shall express what is meant by that very briefly:
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There may seeme to bee intimated three particular duties in that, which are necessary for the keeping and preserving of divine truthes:
There may seem to be intimated three particular duties in that, which Are necessary for the keeping and preserving of divine truths:
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for though a man have them setled in him, in his understanding, and memory, and affection,
for though a man have them settled in him, in his understanding, and memory, and affection,
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yet there is something more required for the keeping and preserving of them;
yet there is something more required for the keeping and preserving of them;
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and which addes something to the former, which in these three things as I conceive (as I said) may be comprehended.
and which adds something to the former, which in these three things as I conceive (as I said) may be comprehended.
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1. First, patronize and owne them, and defend these divine truths against all corruptions, against all alterations,
1. First, patronise and own them, and defend these divine truths against all corruptions, against all alterations,
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and all prevarications, which might pervert that forme of sound and wholsome words: which must be done,
and all prevarications, which might pervert that Form of found and wholesome words: which must be done,
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1. With our best abilities and studies couragiously ;
1. With our best abilities and studies courageously;
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we must set our wits upon the tenters, raise them to the uttermost pitch, to maintaine,
we must Set our wits upon the tenters, raise them to the uttermost pitch, to maintain,
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and uphold, and defend, and preserve the sound and wholsome words that are delivered to us from God.
and uphold, and defend, and preserve the found and wholesome words that Are Delivered to us from God.
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2. We are to use not only our best abilities, for so every private man must doe;
2. We Are to use not only our best abilities, for so every private man must do;
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but publique persons, they must ingage their authority charily, by censure of law, by fencing and fasting of them with bounds, setting an hedge (as it were) about them, that none may pluck them up,
but public Persons, they must engage their Authority charily, by censure of law, by fencing and fasting of them with bounds, setting an hedge (as it were) about them, that none may pluck them up,
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or deface them, or play legerdemaine concerning them:
or deface them, or play legerdemain Concerning them:
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That is the first, they are to be patronized, and owned, and defended against all oppositions, whether violent and by insolency ; or cunning, and by subtilty ;
That is the First, they Are to be patronized, and owned, and defended against all oppositions, whither violent and by insolency; or cunning, and by subtlety;
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by wit and authority, even by our best abilities, and best authority.
by wit and Authority, even by our best abilities, and best Authority.
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2. We must keep them, not only by patronizing and defending them, for profession may reach so farre:
2. We must keep them, not only by patronizing and defending them, for profession may reach so Far:
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but also Christians must labour to keepe these divine truths by practising of them sincerely, fruitfully, and constantly:
but also Christians must labour to keep these divine truths by practising of them sincerely, fruitfully, and constantly:
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I say by putting them in practice:
I say by putting them in practice:
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For although wee have them (as I said before) locked up in the treasury of our memory,
For although we have them (as I said before) locked up in the treasury of our memory,
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though we understand them, and have some kind of affection to them, all this will not be a safe custody of them;
though we understand them, and have Some kind of affection to them, all this will not be a safe custody of them;
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The best way to preserve spirituall gifts, and so spirituall truths, is to preserve them by practising of them:
The best Way to preserve spiritual Gifts, and so spiritual truths, is to preserve them by practising of them:
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and they that doe not conscientiously practise those truths they know, are in the ready way to lose the truths themselves.
and they that do not conscientiously practise those truths they know, Are in the ready Way to loose the truths themselves.
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It will not long hold out, that a man should retaine his integrity of judgement, if he admit of any violation of those truths, in a contrary practice:
It will not long hold out, that a man should retain his integrity of judgement, if he admit of any violation of those truths, in a contrary practice:
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Corrupt practice will corrupt a mans judgement:
Corrupt practice will corrupt a men judgement:
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though his judgement were orthodox and sound, though he had them there, yet if he did not practise them, the nature of the thing is such, that his judgement will reflect upon his practice,
though his judgement were orthodox and found, though he had them there, yet if he did not practise them, the nature of the thing is such, that his judgement will reflect upon his practice,
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and so be ready to defend what he practiseth, out of pride, and Gods just judgement:
and so be ready to defend what he Practiseth, out of pride, and God's just judgement:
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for when a man doth not love the truth, and shew the love of it in his practice, God giveth him up to errours,
for when a man does not love the truth, and show the love of it in his practice, God gives him up to errors,
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and so to lose that truth, which otherwise they formerly maintained, and would otherwise have happily held and kept fast.
and so to loose that truth, which otherwise they formerly maintained, and would otherwise have happily held and kept fast.
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3. So farre as this injunction reacheth to Timothy, and such as he, and so farre as it concernes any other degree too, but especially them;
3. So Far as this injunction reaches to Timothy, and such as he, and so Far as it concerns any other degree too, but especially them;
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there is another thing too, another duty comprehended under this keeping: and that is to propagate them, studiously by planting and watering; I say propagate this truth:
there is Another thing too, Another duty comprehended under this keeping: and that is to propagate them, studiously by planting and watering; I say propagate this truth:
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For as it is with corne, the best preserving of it is to cast it forth:
For as it is with corn, the best preserving of it is to cast it forth:
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You cannot preserve it long, lay it where you will, it cannot be long preserved in the fields to stand there;
You cannot preserve it long, lay it where you will, it cannot be long preserved in the fields to stand there;
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when you bring it home and house it, and put it up in the garner, it will not last for ever there;
when you bring it home and house it, and put it up in the garner, it will not last for ever there;
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nay if you put it into your bellies, it will doe some service for the present,
nay if you put it into your bellies, it will do Some service for the present,
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but not alwaies be preserved there:
but not always be preserved there:
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but if you take these graines, and cast some of them as seed into the earth,
but if you take these grains, and cast Some of them as seed into the earth,
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then you may preserve it alway by propagation.
then you may preserve it always by propagation.
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God hath given this in nature, that there is no creature in the world that of it selfe is perpetuall;
God hath given this in nature, that there is no creature in the world that of it self is perpetual;
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but God hath given it an existence and being, and not only so, but a way of propagating to every thing,
but God hath given it an existence and being, and not only so, but a Way of propagating to every thing,
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and to mankind as well as to other creatures, to increase and to bring forth:
and to mankind as well as to other creatures, to increase and to bring forth:
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the which though the particular bee Gods gift, yet the thing is propagated into forme (though not the thing it selfe) by the creature instrumentally:
the which though the particular be God's gift, yet the thing is propagated into Form (though not the thing it self) by the creature instrumentally:
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In this case there is some similitude;
In this case there is Some similitude;
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the best way, the most safe way, yea the most gratefull and acceptable way to preserve divine truths, is by an endeavour, studiously and carefully to propagate it, that I doe not hide my talent in a napkin, that I doe not bury any divine truths:
the best Way, the most safe Way, yea the most grateful and acceptable Way to preserve divine truths, is by an endeavour, studiously and carefully to propagate it, that I do not hide my talon in a napkin, that I do not bury any divine truths:
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aurum celare & veritatem, are both alike:aurum celare & veritatem, Are both alike:
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we must not conceale any truth, but manifest it, and propagate it to others, and so,
we must not conceal any truth, but manifest it, and propagate it to Others, and so,
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as that though my selfe should miscarry, yet the truth of God might be preserved. Thus you have the object which is specified here, and the act of the duty: there remaines now,
as that though my self should miscarry, yet the truth of God might be preserved. Thus you have the Object which is specified Here, and the act of the duty: there remains now,
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3. The third thing is the manner of the performance of this duty how it must be done: 3. The third thing is the manner of the performance of this duty how it must be done:
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And in a word, we should not sleightly doe it, or carelesly, but with all diligence and industry,
And in a word, we should not slightly do it, or carelessly, but with all diligence and industry,
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and watchfulnesse, labour to get and to keepe divine truths:
and watchfulness, labour to get and to keep divine truths:
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there is so much intimated in the second stile that is given to those divine truths, they are called in the 13. verse a forme of sound, or wholsome words ;
there is so much intimated in the second style that is given to those divine truths, they Are called in the 13. verse a Form of found, or wholesome words;
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and in the 14 verse, that good thing, or that rich thing; in the original it is NONLATINALPHABET:
and in the 14 verse, that good thing, or that rich thing; in the original it is:
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Now there be two things required to make us choice and chary of getting and keeping divine truths,
Now there be two things required to make us choice and chary of getting and keeping divine truths,
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and both may be taken out of the words. 1. Because they are a sacred depositum: wee are not propriators, but depositors;
and both may be taken out of the words. 1. Because they Are a sacred depositum: we Are not propriators, but depositors;
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they are not our owne to doe what we will with them, to squander them away as we list,
they Are not our own to do what we will with them, to squander them away as we list,
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but they are Gods, and he doth deposite them to us, layes them up in us,
but they Are God's, and he does deposit them to us, lays them up in us,
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as committing of them to our custody, and requiring them againe of us, that so we should not see them imbezzelled,
as committing of them to our custody, and requiring them again of us, that so we should not see them imbezzelled,
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or corrupted, or abused, because God hath committed them to us as a NONLATINALPHABET, as a sacred depositum.
or corrupted, or abused, Because God hath committed them to us as a, as a sacred depositum.
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And then again, is NONLATINALPHABET, not any ordinary depositum, but a choice treasure:
And then again, is, not any ordinary depositum, but a choice treasure:
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if it be but a bag of dust, or a bag of stones, that a friend commits to his friend, and wisheth him to look charily to;
if it be but a bag of dust, or a bag of stones, that a friend commits to his friend, and wishes him to look charily to;
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his friend will not look into it to examine what it is, but keep it as his friends depositum:
his friend will not look into it to examine what it is, but keep it as his Friends depositum:
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nay more than so, if his friend tell him, he hath committed to him his richest Jewell he hath,
nay more than so, if his friend tell him, he hath committed to him his Richest Jewel he hath,
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as a most rich Pearl, or a company of them;
as a most rich Pearl, or a company of them;
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This doth increase a mans care and diligence in preferring of them, not only as his friends depositum,
This does increase a men care and diligence in preferring of them, not only as his Friends depositum,
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but as a depositum of such a choice nature, and so is this:
but as a depositum of such a choice nature, and so is this:
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It is not only NONLATINALPHABET, a depositum, wherein is required the trust and care of a friend to be discharged;
It is not only, a depositum, wherein is required the trust and care of a friend to be discharged;
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But it is NONLATINALPHABET, that same good thing, that same choice thing, that same beautifull thing:
But it is, that same good thing, that same choice thing, that same beautiful thing:
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There is not a choicer treasury that is committed to the Church of God, than those divine truths, that God hath been pleased to reveal and commit unto us;
There is not a choicer treasury that is committed to the Church of God, than those divine truths, that God hath been pleased to reveal and commit unto us;
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they are such as the glory of God depends on them, and the salvation of a man depends on them, two of the most important things the Church, nay, that the World hath:
they Are such as the glory of God depends on them, and the salvation of a man depends on them, two of the most important things the Church, nay, that the World hath:
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and therefore we should keep them, as we have respect to the glory of God, or as we tender our own salvation, which is more than our lives;
and Therefore we should keep them, as we have respect to the glory of God, or as we tender our own salvation, which is more than our lives;
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I I say, Gods glory, and our salvation, which is much more than our lives, is committed to our trust,
I I say, God's glory, and our salvation, which is much more than our lives, is committed to our trust,
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when those Divine truths are deposited with us, 4. The Persons that are obliged; that is the last thing to be explained: whom this injunction concernes.
when those Divine truths Are deposited with us, 4. The Persons that Are obliged; that is the last thing to be explained: whom this injunction concerns.
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Here is but one directly expressed, and that is Timothy ;
Here is but one directly expressed, and that is Timothy;
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but yet we may extend it, and that with good analogy, and upon good ground and reason further: as
but yet we may extend it, and that with good analogy, and upon good ground and reason further: as
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1. Paul he must have a care of it; 1. Paul he must have a care of it;
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of keeping of it himself, and committing it to the care of others, and stirring up and provoking others.
of keeping of it himself, and committing it to the care of Others, and stirring up and provoking Others.
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It concernes Paul, they that are highest and most principall in the Church, it concernes them principally,
It concerns Paul, they that Are highest and most principal in the Church, it concerns them principally,
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and originally, that they should have a care of them;
and originally, that they should have a care of them;
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they should be the the first wheels, the primum mobile, that set all the others on work,
they should be the the First wheels, the primum mobile, that Set all the Others on work,
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and have a grand care of keeping this depositum.
and have a grand care of keeping this depositum.
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2. All Timothies, all the ministers of Gods Word, who are Gods NONLATINALPHABET, his dispencers, his stewards, 2. All Timothies, all the Ministers of God's Word, who Are God's, his dispencers, his Stewards,
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and whom God hath reposed speciall trust in:
and whom God hath reposed special trust in:
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It is committed to their care in an especiall manner, and they should looke to it.
It is committed to their care in an especial manner, and they should look to it.
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3. The whole Church of God, and every Christian, as this is a depositum, though committed personally to some, 3. The Whole Church of God, and every Christian, as this is a depositum, though committed personally to Some,
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yet not meerly for their personall good, but for a publique and an universall good:
yet not merely for their personal good, but for a public and an universal good:
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Divine truths, and the integrity, and purity, and soundnesse of them, is a thing that concernes not only, (though chiefly) the Ministers,
Divine truths, and the integrity, and purity, and soundness of them, is a thing that concerns not only, (though chiefly) the Ministers,
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but it concernes the whole Church of God, and all Gods people, that they should be preserved without violation, without contamination, being given for a publique good,
but it concerns the Whole Church of God, and all God's people, that they should be preserved without violation, without contamination, being given for a public good,
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and the publique good of all and every one in particular depending on it: so that it concerns all and every one in their places. Thus of the explication. 2. The Proofe.
and the public good of all and every one in particular depending on it: so that it concerns all and every one in their places. Thus of the explication. 2. The Proof.
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I shall come now briefly so farre as the point will extend, and the thing bee requisite, I shall come now briefly so Far as the point will extend, and the thing be requisite,
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and convenient, to demonstrate and prove the truth of it: and then to descend to the application, as farre as will concerne my present scope.
and convenient, to demonstrate and prove the truth of it: and then to descend to the application, as Far as will concern my present scope.
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First of all premising this, that I shall not endeavour (no not so much as meddle with) the proofe of every particular,
First of all premising this, that I shall not endeavour (no not so much as meddle with) the proof of every particular,
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or presse the confirmation of every particular contained in the explication (as being not so requisite) but to carry the maine summe of the point.
or press the confirmation of every particular contained in the explication (as being not so requisite) but to carry the main sum of the point.
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We see this to be a cleere and a divine truth, that it is the duty of all, especially Ministers, (whom God hath especially intrusted) to look to the preservation of the purity of a forme of sound doctrine, of sound and wholsome words, we may see it I say, 1. By Scripture, and 2. By ground of reason.
We see this to be a clear and a divine truth, that it is the duty of all, especially Ministers, (whom God hath especially Entrusted) to look to the preservation of the purity of a Form of found Doctrine, of found and wholesome words, we may see it I say, 1. By Scripture, and 2. By ground of reason.
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1. Out of Scripture, besides this place, wherein it is punctually and fully expressed, and no wonder,
1. Out of Scripture, beside this place, wherein it is punctually and Fully expressed, and no wonder,
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because the injunction belongs in a more especial manner unto Ministers, and there being not in many places this charge committed,
Because the injunction belongs in a more especial manner unto Ministers, and there being not in many places this charge committed,
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and particularly directed to them, but in this Epistle of Paul to Timothy, wherein it is principally set downe:
and particularly directed to them, but in this Epistle of Paul to Timothy, wherein it is principally Set down:
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but yet it is divers times repeated in Scripture. And I shall give some other places which warrant the same thing.
but yet it is diverse times repeated in Scripture. And I shall give Some other places which warrant the same thing.
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1. The Apostles recommend this to us by their owne example. I will give but one generall instance in that kinde, and one particular.
1. The Apostles recommend this to us by their own Exampl. I will give but one general instance in that kind, and one particular.
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The generall instance of the duty is this:
The general instance of the duty is this:
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you shall finde that almost every Epistle of Paul, and in some proportion it is observable in all the rest of the Epistles, I say almost in every Epistle there is an NONLATINALPHABET, i. e.
you shall find that almost every Epistle of Paul, and in Some proportion it is observable in all the rest of the Epistles, I say almost in every Epistle there is an, i. e.
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there is a delineating, a drawing of a platforme of wholsome words, according to the substance that is here mentioned;
there is a delineating, a drawing of a platform of wholesome words, according to the substance that is Here mentioned;
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and according to this object faith and love, (For all matters of religion are matters of faith,
and according to this Object faith and love, (For all matters of Religion Are matters of faith,
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or matters of love, in the practice and exercise of faith) and this is commended to us in all the Epistles:
or matters of love, in the practice and exercise of faith) and this is commended to us in all the Epistles:
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the former part and the greater part of all the Epistles is to deliver matters of faith, to rectifie mens judgements,
the former part and the greater part of all the Epistles is to deliver matters of faith, to rectify men's Judgments,
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and season them rightly with the knowledge of divine truths necessary to salvation;
and season them rightly with the knowledge of divine truths necessary to salvation;
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and the latter part of the Epistles, is, to descend to practicall duties, to the fruits of faith in the matters of love, which is the compasse of all Christian duty:
and the latter part of the Epistles, is, to descend to practical duties, to the fruits of faith in the matters of love, which is the compass of all Christian duty:
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And amongst others, that first Epistle of all is to this purpose;
And among Others, that First Epistle of all is to this purpose;
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which was not placed first for order of time, because first written, nor so much for the order of dignity,
which was not placed First for order of time, Because First written, nor so much for the order of dignity,
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because the Romanes were the principall people in the world, it is not therefore (I say) placed first of all the Epistles;
Because the Romans were the principal people in the world, it is not Therefore (I say) placed First of all the Epistles;
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but because it containes this more fully, and expresseth a form of sound and wholsome words;
but Because it contains this more Fully, and Expresses a from of found and wholesome words;
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there, doctrines of faith, and duties of life, that issue and flow from faith, as fruits of it, are more cleerly distinguished,
there, doctrines of faith, and duties of life, that issue and flow from faith, as fruits of it, Are more clearly distinguished,
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and more fully expressed than in any other, although it is in some sort in all.
and more Fully expressed than in any other, although it is in Some sort in all.
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Now besides this generall instance, I shall give but one particular instance, and that is in Hebr. 6.1.
Now beside this general instance, I shall give but one particular instance, and that is in Hebrew 6.1.
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Therefore leaving the doctrine of the beginning (or principles of the doctrine) of Christ, let us be led forward to perfection, not laying againe the foundation of repentance unto dead workes, and of faith towards God. Therefore leaving the Doctrine of the beginning (or principles of the Doctrine) of christ, let us be led forward to perfection, not laying again the Foundation of Repentance unto dead works, and of faith towards God.
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There is expressed both what the principles are, and what that same forme of sound or wholsome words is;
There is expressed both what the principles Are, and what that same Form of found or wholesome words is;
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the doctrine of Baptisme, as in the next verse, laying on of hands, resurrection from the dead ;
the Doctrine of Baptism, as in the next verse, laying on of hands, resurrection from the dead;
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There are some few heads repeated, which are as milke for babes, the forme of sound words, which are (at least) for beginners, in the first beginnings and rudiments of Christianity,
There Are Some few Heads repeated, which Are as milk for babes, the Form of found words, which Are (At least) for beginners, in the First beginnings and rudiments of Christianity,
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and those that are the first points in religion:
and those that Are the First points in Religion:
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The Apostle gives for babes a form of catechising, a forme of sound and wholsome words:
The Apostle gives for babes a from of catechising, a Form of found and wholesome words:
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And there is intimated in that place, that as there is a shorter and briefer forme of sound and wholsome words,
And there is intimated in that place, that as there is a shorter and briefer Form of found and wholesome words,
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for a manuduction or entrance to beginners; so there must bee a larger, fuller forme, and more compleat, that did extend farther,
for a manuduction or Entrance to beginners; so there must be a larger, fuller Form, and more complete, that did extend farther,
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and comprehend more in the knowledge of Religion, and the things that belong to it, for those that are come to more perfection and ripenesse of yeares.
and comprehend more in the knowledge of Religion, and the things that belong to it, for those that Are come to more perfection and ripeness of Years.
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2. But besides these examples, there be divers testimonies which seeme to ayme at the same thing;
2. But beside these Examples, there be diverse testimonies which seem to aim At the same thing;
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I will mention two or three. In Rom. 12.6. the Apostle there begins to direct every one for the discharge of their duties, in their severall places in the Church, according to the right manner; I will mention two or three. In Rom. 12.6. the Apostle there begins to Direct every one for the discharge of their duties, in their several places in the Church, according to the right manner;
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and among the rest the rule that is given for those that are Ministers, called there (in a generall sense of the word) Prophets, he saith, Let him that prophesieth, prophesie according to the analogy of faith:
and among the rest the Rule that is given for those that Are Ministers, called there (in a general sense of the word) prophets, he Says, Let him that Prophesieth, prophesy according to the analogy of faith:
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NONLATINALPHABET: I know there may bee some disputes what may be the true and exact meaning of the analogy of faith:
: I know there may be Some disputes what may be the true and exact meaning of the analogy of faith:
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For present I take that which is not contemptible, nor from a contemptible author, viz. Calvins interpretation, which is, that by faith is meant there, the prime and fundamentall axioms of faith ;
For present I take that which is not contemptible, nor from a contemptible author, viz. Calvins Interpretation, which is, that by faith is meant there, the prime and fundamental axioms of faith;
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the fundamentall truths of Religion, and all doctrines that are delivered in the Church must hold analogy, hold proportion with those prime and fundamentall truths, which are the forme of sound and wholsome words, by which al other must be regulated and squared, that they may hold analogy and proportion with that.
the fundamental truths of Religion, and all doctrines that Are Delivered in the Church must hold analogy, hold proportion with those prime and fundamental truths, which Are the Form of found and wholesome words, by which all other must be regulated and squared, that they may hold analogy and proportion with that.
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And in this same Epistle, the next Chap. 2.15. he saith, Study to approve thy selfe to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth:
And in this same Epistle, the next Chap. 2.15. he Says, Study to approve thy self to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth:
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now this seems rather directly to ayme at, or at least directly to suppose that there should bee a forme of sound, or wholsome words:
now this seems rather directly to aim At, or At least directly to suppose that there should be a Form of found, or wholesome words:
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in the delivery of which a man should approve himselfe so, as that he needs not to be ashamed,
in the delivery of which a man should approve himself so, as that he needs not to be ashamed,
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and according to the analogy of which, he should divide the word of God aright, holding proportion with it:
and according to the analogy of which, he should divide the word of God aright, holding proportion with it:
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though I confesse there may be another interpretation (though it seeme not so sutable to that place) as, to be able to speake a word properly to every one as it may concerne him, to the weake to strengthen them, to the strong to build them up farther and farther;
though I confess there may be Another Interpretation (though it seem not so suitable to that place) as, to be able to speak a word properly to every one as it may concern him, to the weak to strengthen them, to the strong to built them up farther and farther;
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to the tempted to arme them: so some would have the meaning of it to be:
to the tempted to arm them: so Some would have the meaning of it to be:
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but this seemes not to me to be the right, for, the dividing of the word of truth aright, seemes rather to intimate a dispensing of it, in such truths and soundnes as may agree with the forme of sound, and wholsome words.
but this seems not to me to be the right, for, the dividing of the word of truth aright, seems rather to intimate a dispensing of it, in such truths and soundness as may agree with the Form of found, and wholesome words.
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And in the 1 Pet. 3.15.
And in the 1 Pet. 3.15.
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the Apostle there requires, not only of Ministers, that they should have a forme of sound and wholsome words,
the Apostle there requires, not only of Ministers, that they should have a Form of found and wholesome words,
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and that they should be able to deliver themselves in that fashion;
and that they should be able to deliver themselves in that fashion;
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but hee seemeth to require there so much of people, of Christians, by that precept that he doth injoyne them there, that they might be able,
but he seems to require there so much of people, of Christians, by that precept that he does enjoin them there, that they might be able,
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or ready to give an account, or reason of their hope that is in them:
or ready to give an account, or reason of their hope that is in them:
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that is, to be able to apologize for it, and to stand up in the defence and maintenance of it:
that is, to be able to apologise for it, and to stand up in the defence and maintenance of it:
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Now if a man be not well grounded in a forme of sound and wholsome words,
Now if a man be not well grounded in a Form of found and wholesome words,
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if hee understand them not, remember them not, nor be versed in them, he will never bee able to give a reason,
if he understand them not, Remember them not, nor be versed in them, he will never be able to give a reason,
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an account of his faith and hope;
an account of his faith and hope;
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much lesse will he be able to maintaine and defend it, against the hereticall and superstitious cavils and objections that will be raised against it, which every Christian is bound in some degree to ayme to get an ability of:
much less will he be able to maintain and defend it, against the heretical and superstitious cavils and objections that will be raised against it, which every Christian is bound in Some degree to aim to get an ability of:
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and indeed it will be the foundation of his stedfast standing, for no man can be stedfast in that which he knowes not, nor feeles the bottome of.
and indeed it will be the Foundation of his steadfast standing, for no man can be steadfast in that which he knows not, nor feels the bottom of.
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Therefore we should bee versed in the grounds of Religion, in a forme of sound and wholsome words, that containes the principles of faith,
Therefore we should be versed in the grounds of Religion, in a Form of found and wholesome words, that contains the principles of faith,
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and that we may be able to know what is our duty. And there is something to the same purpose in the Rom. 6.17. Ye have obeyed from the heart the forme of doctrine, which was delivered to you.
and that we may be able to know what is our duty. And there is something to the same purpose in the Rom. 6.17. You have obeyed from the heart the Form of Doctrine, which was Delivered to you.
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But I shall omit that for the present, and I shall give the ground of this.
But I shall omit that for the present, and I shall give the ground of this.
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2. The ground and reason of it, that which makes this appear to be a truth,
2. The ground and reason of it, that which makes this appear to be a truth,
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and a considerable truth, that we should all labour to get, and hold fast a form of sound and wholsome words, even the sum of religion; is because
and a considerable truth, that we should all labour to get, and hold fast a from of found and wholesome words, even the sum of Religion; is Because
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1. There is a great necessity of it ;
1. There is a great necessity of it;
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1. Not only in regard of the Commission and injunction that lieth upon us, & the trust that God hath committed to us (as I did intimate before) we are but depositors, and God hath committed this to our care and charge; 1. Not only in regard of the Commission and injunction that lies upon us, & the trust that God hath committed to us (as I did intimate before) we Are but depositors, and God hath committed this to our care and charge;
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charged us with it, and expects our faithfull discharge in it: not only because of this I say, but
charged us with it, and expects our faithful discharge in it: not only Because of this I say, but
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2. In regard of the manifold oppositions, and danger of corruptions of divine truths, by the subtilty of Sathan and his instruments, and their malice:
2. In regard of the manifold oppositions, and danger of corruptions of divine truths, by the subtlety of Sathan and his Instruments, and their malice:
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If Christians and the Church of God did not throughly acquaint themselves with it, and bottome themselves on it;
If Christians and the Church of God did not thoroughly acquaint themselves with it, and bottom themselves on it;
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they could never be able to justifie the wayes of God;
they could never be able to justify the ways of God;
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and the truth of God, nor to vindicat that, from the many subtill windings, which the Serpent will use to corrupt and pervert the truth.
and the truth of God, nor to Vindicates that, from the many subtle windings, which the Serpent will use to corrupt and pervert the truth.
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I purpose not largely to expatiat, but only to give a hint of things, and therefore I shall but adde a second:
I purpose not largely to expatiat, but only to give a hint of things, and Therefore I shall but add a second:
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2. It is of great utility, as there is a great necessity of it, if we would not have the truth overwhelmed, 2. It is of great utility, as there is a great necessity of it, if we would not have the truth overwhelmed,
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nor errors to be spread over, and overgrowne in the face of the Church:
nor errors to be spread over, and overgrown in the face of the Church:
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So there is an infinite benefit, and advantage, and utility that redounds to the Church of God by this course of having (both in general & in particular by every Christian) of a form of sound and wholsome words:
So there is an infinite benefit, and advantage, and utility that redounds to the Church of God by this course of having (both in general & in particular by every Christian) of a from of found and wholesome words:
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there is, I say, an infinite benefit and utility (besides the necessity of it) that would redound to the Church of God in generall,
there is, I say, an infinite benefit and utility (beside the necessity of it) that would redound to the Church of God in general,
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and to every Christian in particular by this; Let me name but some few, and but name them:
and to every Christian in particular by this; Let me name but Some few, and but name them:
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1. Those truths, the main truths of Religion being preserved pure, and sound, and uncorrupted, will be a great band of Verity, Vnity, and Vnanimity. 1. Of verity ; 1. Those truths, the main truths of Religion being preserved pure, and found, and uncorrupted, will be a great band of Verity, Unity, and Unanimity. 1. Of verity;
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it will be a band to hold together all the truths of God, if the main ones be kept,
it will be a band to hold together all the truths of God, if the main ones be kept,
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if the fundamentall principle be purely kept, it will be a band to hold and soder together all the other truths,
if the fundamental principle be purely kept, it will be a band to hold and solder together all the other truths,
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and to rectifie them, if there should be any swerving.
and to rectify them, if there should be any swerving.
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And as a great band of verity, so it will be a band of unity in the Church of God, and unanimity :
And as a great band of verity, so it will be a band of unity in the Church of God, and unanimity:
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For herein lyeth the unity of the Church of God; not that every man agree in every particular opinion, concerning every particular thing; For herein lies the unity of the Church of God; not that every man agree in every particular opinion, Concerning every particular thing;
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but if they do agree in the main foundation of Religion, in those things which are sufficient to salvation;
but if they do agree in the main Foundation of Religion, in those things which Are sufficient to salvation;
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and such are sound and wholsome words;
and such Are found and wholesome words;
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such as that all that are to be saved, are to be saved by beleeving and practising of them.
such as that all that Are to be saved, Are to be saved by believing and practising of them.
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If they be retained, (though there be other differences, yet) this will be a band of unity, to make them close and soder together.
If they be retained, (though there be other differences, yet) this will be a band of unity, to make them close and solder together.
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2. But then secondly, as this will be a band, so it will be a bar too:
2. But then secondly, as this will be a band, so it will be a bar too:
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A barre against Heresie and Controversie. It would be a bar against heresie :
A bar against Heresy and Controversy. It would be a bar against heresy:
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This will be as it were a bar of fortification to keep out the entry and incroaching, and prevailing of heresie. This will be as it were a bar of fortification to keep out the entry and encroaching, and prevailing of heresy.
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If we stand upon our guard, and upon good ground, in the maintenance and defence of the maine truths, there will be no breach for heresies to enter in then, it will much keepe them off:
If we stand upon our guard, and upon good ground, in the maintenance and defence of the main truths, there will be no breach for heresies to enter in then, it will much keep them off:
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But the neglect of our watch and guard in this worke, our slacking of our care about the preserving of this, takes away this bar,
But the neglect of our watch and guard in this work, our slacking of our care about the preserving of this, Takes away this bar,
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and giveth advantage to the envious man to sow his tares, and to the corrupt man to bring corrupt doctrine in;
and gives advantage to the envious man to sow his tares, and to the corrupt man to bring corrupt Doctrine in;
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because we neglect our care in preserving divine truths, making it a matter of no consequence:
Because we neglect our care in preserving divine truths, making it a matter of no consequence:
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but I say the preservation of this would preserve the Church of God from heresie: It would bee a barre to heresie: and as to heresie, so
but I say the preservation of this would preserve the Church of God from heresy: It would be a bar to heresy: and as to heresy, so
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It would also be a bar to controversie ; it would preserve the Church from very many controversies too.
It would also be a bar to controversy; it would preserve the Church from very many controversies too.
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Whereas it is true there are many controversies in the world, and matters of doubt and difficulty even among the godly and the learned, who otherwise agree in the maine:
Whereas it is true there Are many controversies in the world, and matters of doubt and difficulty even among the godly and the learned, who otherwise agree in the main:
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for we must distinguish betweene controversies, which are of two sorts. There are controversies reall, and verball, which are but NONLATINALPHABET janglings about words.
for we must distinguish between controversies, which Are of two sorts. There Are controversies real, and verbal, which Are but janglings about words.
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And yee shall finde this by experience, I meane those that are versed in those things, (I dare be bold to say it) if they will but consider it, that the greatest part of the controversies that are among the godly and the learned, are not so much reall controversies, where there is a keeping close to a forme of sound and wholsome words (for that will keepe off those) but they are verball controversies:
And ye shall find this by experience, I mean those that Are versed in those things, (I Dare be bold to say it) if they will but Consider it, that the greatest part of the controversies that Are among the godly and the learned, Are not so much real controversies, where there is a keeping close to a Form of found and wholesome words (for that will keep off those) but they Are verbal controversies:
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Now I say those controversies would be prevented, if a forme of sound and wholsome words were had in the Church carefully,
Now I say those controversies would be prevented, if a Form of found and wholesome words were had in the Church carefully,
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and so as that it might be publiquely and generally knowne;
and so as that it might be publicly and generally known;
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for then men know one anothers language, in what sense they speake, and how they use words:
for then men know one another's language, in what sense they speak, and how they use words:
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for the greatest differences that are amongst us, are because that men understand not one another, the language of Babel is still retained among us,
for the greatest differences that Are among us, Are Because that men understand not one Another, the language of Babel is still retained among us,
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so as we understand not one another, and therefore we differ:
so as we understand not one Another, and Therefore we differ:
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as about justification by faith, one takes it in one sense and another in another sense,
as about justification by faith, one Takes it in one sense and Another in Another sense,
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and so it makes them differ and jangle one against another, when indeed it is but the difference of words:
and so it makes them differ and jangle one against Another, when indeed it is but the difference of words:
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so that I say, who ever will take a view of the many controversies that are, he shall finde, that the greatest part by far are but mistakes of words;
so that I say, who ever will take a view of the many controversies that Are, he shall find, that the greatest part by Far Are but mistakes of words;
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which a forme of sound and wholsome words established and setled in the Church, and publiquely knowne, would exceedingly prevent:
which a Form of found and wholesome words established and settled in the Church, and publicly known, would exceedingly prevent:
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for that would determine and limit the use of words in which they are to be taken,
for that would determine and limit the use of words in which they Are to be taken,
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and men should be bound to use them that way (especially when they speake controversially and exactly) and not in another way, which alone breeds dissentions and controversies.
and men should be bound to use them that Way (especially when they speak controversially and exactly) and not in Another Way, which alone breeds dissensions and controversies.
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3. This would not onely be a band and a barre (as I have already shewed) but a key: It would be a very excellent key of the understanding, to increase and facilitate a mans apprehension and understanding of all particular truths.
3. This would not only be a band and a bar (as I have already showed) but a key: It would be a very excellent key of the understanding, to increase and facilitate a men apprehension and understanding of all particular truths.
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If a man were but well acquainted with a form of sound and wholsome words for the maine truths, it would lead him (as it were) by the hand to the understanding of other truths more remote from the foundation;
If a man were but well acquainted with a from of found and wholesome words for the main truths, it would led him (as it were) by the hand to the understanding of other truths more remote from the Foundation;
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he might grow and arrive to the knowledge of them, being led (as it were) by a divine light, from that light hee hath by a forme of sound and wholsome words, leading to the knowledge of things which are more obscure and remote, advancing and wonderfully helping the understanding, if there were nothing else:
he might grow and arrive to the knowledge of them, being led (as it were) by a divine Light, from that Light he hath by a Form of found and wholesome words, leading to the knowledge of things which Are more Obscure and remote, advancing and wonderfully helping the understanding, if there were nothing Else:
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For it is in this case with truths as it is with coales: coales when they lye single, they doe not glow or shine and heat men;
For it is in this case with truths as it is with coals: coals when they lie single, they do not glow or shine and heat men;
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but when they lye together, the very lying together doth increase the life and light of every one of them:
but when they lie together, the very lying together does increase the life and Light of every one of them:
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and so the body of sound and wholesome words, he that understandeth them, that very understanding and comprehending of them all together, it giveth light to other truths;
and so the body of found and wholesome words, he that understands them, that very understanding and comprehending of them all together, it gives Light to other truths;
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whereas if men would take them single, without that borrowed light it receives from another, they would be more obscure.
whereas if men would take them single, without that borrowed Light it receives from Another, they would be more Obscure.
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There is nothing doth more facilitate the understanding, than to have a forme;
There is nothing does more facilitate the understanding, than to have a Form;
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the very comprehending and having of them in a mans eye and memory, it will help him,
the very comprehending and having of them in a men eye and memory, it will help him,
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and guide him to understand every other particular truth, hee having all of them in one forme, which would not be so cleare of themselves alone, as they are all together;
and guide him to understand every other particular truth, he having all of them in one Form, which would not be so clear of themselves alone, as they Are all together;
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and for all others that are deducible from them, but farther remote, it will facilitate a mans understanding of them.
and for all Others that Are deducible from them, but farther remote, it will facilitate a men understanding of them.
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4. Againe, it will not only be a key to open the understanding, but a locke also to locke up the memory, to keepe the treasury of the memory fast and safe. 4. Again, it will not only be a key to open the understanding, but a lock also to lock up the memory, to keep the treasury of the memory fast and safe.
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There is nothing in the world doth helpe memory more than method and order, and to have things (as I said before) comprehended in a forme, intirely collected and aptly digested, I say to have an NONLATINALPHABET, it would exceedingly helpe the memory and it for two reasons.
There is nothing in the world does help memory more than method and order, and to have things (as I said before) comprehended in a Form, entirely collected and aptly digested, I say to have an, it would exceedingly help the memory and it for two Reasons.
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1. Because, whatever helps the understanding, must needs helpe the memory: A man doth not remember those things that are obscure;
1. Because, whatever helps the understanding, must needs help the memory: A man does not Remember those things that Are Obscure;
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those things in reading or hearing, which the understanding perceives not well, the memory closeth not withall:
those things in reading or hearing, which the understanding perceives not well, the memory closeth not withal:
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for that which is lockt up in the memory, must enter in by the doore of the understanding,
for that which is locked up in the memory, must enter in by the door of the understanding,
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or else it will never get in the inner treasury of the memory;
or Else it will never get in the inner treasury of the memory;
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and that which is a key to helpe the understanding, will bee a lock to help the memory.
and that which is a key to help the understanding, will be a lock to help the memory.
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2. Because of the harmony and sympathy that one truth hath with another.
2. Because of the harmony and Sympathy that one truth hath with Another.
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It doth wonderfully help the memory, if a man doth but catch any one thing for the whole,
It does wonderfully help the memory, if a man does but catch any one thing for the Whole,
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for by that hee hath a hold-fast to catch also any other particular that he hath lost;
for by that he hath a holdfast to catch also any other particular that he hath lost;
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if his memory catch one particular, that will helpe to bring all the rest.
if his memory catch one particular, that will help to bring all the rest.
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As for instance, if a man have a chaine of many linkes, though he let goe many of them,
As for instance, if a man have a chain of many links, though he let go many of them,
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yet if he hold fast any one of them, that will draw all the rest up againe:
yet if he hold fast any one of them, that will draw all the rest up again:
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so if a man hath gotten a form of divine truths linked together, aptly digested,
so if a man hath got a from of divine truths linked together, aptly digested,
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if his memory let slip one link, and another linke, yet if he doe remember but any one particular, that one linke will helpe to draw in all the rest againe.
if his memory let slip one link, and Another link, yet if he do Remember but any one particular, that one link will help to draw in all the rest again.
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5. A forme of sound and wholsome words had, will bee a wonderfull helpe at all times to a Christian, in the knowledge he should have of any divine truths.
5. A Form of found and wholesome words had, will be a wonderful help At all times to a Christian, in the knowledge he should have of any divine truths.
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I shall instance onely in two. 1. A man shall exceedingly much more profit by others then he doth.
I shall instance only in two. 1. A man shall exceedingly much more profit by Others then he does.
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Suppose a Christian come to heare the word of God, heare a Sermon, this Minister or the other Minister, let us put the difference thus; Suppose a Christian come to hear the word of God, hear a Sermon, this Minister or the other Minister, let us put the difference thus;
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there comes one that is a meere stranger to these truths, all that is spoken will be novelty to him:
there comes one that is a mere stranger to these truths, all that is spoken will be novelty to him:
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but there is another comes, who hath the grounds of Religion laid in him, that hath in his minde and memory a forme of sound and wholsome words;
but there is Another comes, who hath the grounds of Religion laid in him, that hath in his mind and memory a Form of found and wholesome words;
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this man will be able to profit more by a Sermon, than the other that comes in a stranger upon a sudden to it, having no former grounds:
this man will be able to profit more by a Sermon, than the other that comes in a stranger upon a sudden to it, having no former grounds:
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As before a dye that is perfect and durable there must be some preparative that makes the ground, (if you would have it a good colour) if you put your cloth to receive it at first, the first tincture (though it be that which will properly give the dye) will not doe it,
As before a die that is perfect and durable there must be Some preparative that makes the ground, (if you would have it a good colour) if you put your cloth to receive it At First, the First tincture (though it be that which will properly give the die) will not do it,
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if that it be not prepared before:
if that it be not prepared before:
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so it is in this case, if a man have not some forme of sound and wholsome words,
so it is in this case, if a man have not Some Form of found and wholesome words,
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if a man have not laid some foundation, all things will be like an Iland in the sea,
if a man have not laid Some Foundation, all things will be like an Island in the sea,
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and he cannot come neer it to comprehend it:
and he cannot come near it to comprehend it:
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But if he have laid a ground-work before, he can reduce what he heares to that,
But if he have laid a groundwork before, he can reduce what he hears to that,
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and so by the helpe of it, standing upon his forme as on his bottome, hee can come to reach and comprehend all other particulars.
and so by the help of it, standing upon his Form as on his bottom, he can come to reach and comprehend all other particulars.
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2. It helpes a man (to mention no more) as to profit by others, 2. It helps a man (to mention no more) as to profit by Others,
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so to be profitable to others:
so to be profitable to Others:
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and this is a thing which concernes not onely Ministers, whose office it is to teach and instruct others;
and this is a thing which concerns not only Ministers, whose office it is to teach and instruct Others;
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but it also concernes every one in their place, thou shalt teach thy children, and thy family, Deut. 11.19. There is some teaching and some conveyance which every Christian is bound unto in their place.
but it also concerns every one in their place, thou shalt teach thy children, and thy family, Deuteronomy 11.19. There is Some teaching and Some conveyance which every Christian is bound unto in their place.
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Now how shall any man teach, that hath not learned? He that never was in a shop, cannot set up at first upon the score,
Now how shall any man teach, that hath not learned? He that never was in a shop, cannot Set up At First upon the score,
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but hee must have something of his owne:
but he must have something of his own:
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and it is impossible for him to teach another well, that hath not himselfe some acquaintance with the platforme of sound and wholsome words, that hath not taken some paines,
and it is impossible for him to teach Another well, that hath not himself Some acquaintance with the platform of found and wholesome words, that hath not taken Some pains,
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and made some progresse in that, it will be impossible to teach, I say (at least) judiciously,
and made Some progress in that, it will be impossible to teach, I say (At least) judiciously,
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or profitably to convey any thing to another.
or profitably to convey any thing to Another.
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But this now if a man had, it would be a continuall treasury, a store-house to furnish a man on all occasions, to bee communicable profitably to others,
But this now if a man had, it would be a continual treasury, a storehouse to furnish a man on all occasions, to be communicable profitably to Others,
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and withall not make any diminution at all of his owne store, but rather adde to and increase it.
and withal not make any diminution At all of his own store, but rather add to and increase it.
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To come now to the Application. There be two things that I intend to doe in the application of this point.
To come now to the Application. There be two things that I intend to do in the application of this point.
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First to draw those inferences out of it (according to my ordinary course of application) which naturally arise from the consideration of the point: and that being done,
First to draw those inferences out of it (according to my ordinary course of application) which naturally arise from the consideration of the point: and that being done,
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In the second place to take the limit and occasion (for you know I take this text to be as a porch and entrance to the discourse that I desire to prosecute) to acquaint you in the generall with the whole platforme, to carry it as it were over the stage, which if God grant life and liberty, (which I doe not promise) I intend to goe thorow:
In the second place to take the limit and occasion (for you know I take this text to be as a porch and Entrance to the discourse that I desire to prosecute) to acquaint you in the general with the Whole platform, to carry it as it were over the stage, which if God grant life and liberty, (which I do not promise) I intend to go thorough:
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only before I will acquaint you generally, I say, with the whole view and prospect, (as it were) as Moses he had a prospect of the land of Canaan from mount Nebo: so though happely I shall not live to be able to carry you to all the particulars in the whole platforme;
only before I will acquaint you generally, I say, with the Whole view and prospect, (as it were) as Moses he had a prospect of the land of Canaan from mount Nebo: so though happily I shall not live to be able to carry you to all the particulars in the Whole platform;
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yet to set you (as it were) in sight, to carry you on the mount, to let you see the view and description of all that which I intend to goe thorow,
yet to Set you (as it were) in sighed, to carry you on the mount, to let you see the view and description of all that which I intend to go thorough,
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if God give ability and life:
if God give ability and life:
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which thing I conceive will bee very usefull and profitable to make way to that which I intend to handle in the particulars:
which thing I conceive will be very useful and profitable to make Way to that which I intend to handle in the particulars:
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but I shall purposely omit this till the next time, and only for present dispatch the generall application.
but I shall purposely omit this till the next time, and only for present dispatch the general application.
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And in a word there be these three things I shall inferre hence. 1. Here is a justification of the observers of this Rule, and that is,
And in a word there be these three things I shall infer hence. 1. Here is a justification of the observers of this Rule, and that is,
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1. Of persons, whether, Paul, or Timothy, or the Church.
1. Of Persons, whither, Paul, or Timothy, or the Church.
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If this be so, then this justifieth the wisedome, and fidelity, and zeale of all the Churches of God,
If this be so, then this Justifieth the Wisdom, and Fidis, and zeal of all the Churches of God,
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and all godly men, Paul and Timothy, and others in all times, that have been carefull to establish and preserve the forme of sound and wholesome words, that it might receive no tincture of any corruption;
and all godly men, Paul and Timothy, and Others in all times, that have been careful to establish and preserve the Form of found and wholesome words, that it might receive no tincture of any corruption;
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But (as the Apostle Iude giveth an intimation, (and an item to Christians) did contend for the faith once received.
But (as the Apostle Iude gives an intimation, (and an item to Christians) did contend for the faith once received.
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Secondly, of the manner of observing of it, for this hath beene the care of the godly in all times, who have beene carefull to walke according to this rule, and have had plat-formes, and that in many kinds. Secondly, of the manner of observing of it, for this hath been the care of the godly in all times, who have been careful to walk according to this Rule, and have had platforms, and that in many Kinds.
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I will give some taste of some few in a word: It hath beene more publikely observed in their Creeds and Confessions:
I will give Some taste of Some few in a word: It hath been more publicly observed in their Creeds and Confessions:
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Hence it was that the Church of God did gather together, and compile as it were in a bundle, in the short compasse of the Creed, the summe of faith, Hence it was that the Church of God did gather together, and compile as it were in a bundle, in the short compass of the Creed, the sum of faith,
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as the epitome of those things they beleeved, and the ground worke of those things that are to be beleeved as necessary to salvation (according to the measure of those times,
as the epitome of those things they believed, and the ground work of those things that Are to be believed as necessary to salvation (according to the measure of those times,
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and the light and growth of those times) judiciously and exactly:
and the Light and growth of those times) judiciously and exactly:
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for it is not to be supposed that the Apostles themselves did it, but some others.
for it is not to be supposed that the Apostles themselves did it, but Some Others.
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And this hath beene the ground, that there is no Church of God, but generally hath had;
And this hath been the ground, that there is no Church of God, but generally hath had;
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and usually have their confessions of faith, the summe of what they professe in their doctrines of Religion compiled together in so many articles,
and usually have their confessions of faith, the sum of what they profess in their doctrines of Religion compiled together in so many Articles,
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as their wisedome thought meet, to comprehend the most necessaries in, and so to discharge that which the Apostle injoynes them, to preserve a forme of sound words.
as their Wisdom Thought meet, to comprehend the most necessaries in, and so to discharge that which the Apostle enjoins them, to preserve a Form of found words.
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More privatly, it hath beene the care of men, (and a commendable care) according to this rule to deliver a forme of sound words, both to unlearned and beginners in a way of Catechisme, expressing the fundamentall things of Religion to the unlearned;
More privately, it hath been the care of men, (and a commendable care) according to this Rule to deliver a Form of found words, both to unlearned and beginners in a Way of Catechism, expressing the fundamental things of Religion to the unlearned;
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and in a systematicall way for the learned proficients, to compose a body of Divinity, in as narrow a compasse of substantiall,
and in a systematical Way for the learned proficients, to compose a body of Divinity, in as narrow a compass of substantial,
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and pithy principles, from the top, to the bottome as they could.
and pithy principles, from the top, to the bottom as they could.
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This hath beene the care of all the Churches publikely and privatly, they have discharged their fidelity in this charge;
This hath been the care of all the Churches publicly and privately, they have discharged their Fidis in this charge;
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by their faithfull care, that there might be still preserved and kept in the Church of God, a forme of sound and wholesome words:
by their faithful care, that there might be still preserved and kept in the Church of God, a Form of found and wholesome words:
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And it hath it been their wisedome to doe it, for by this care they have not onely built up the godly with a trowell in one hand as it were,
And it hath it been their Wisdom to do it, for by this care they have not only built up the godly with a trowel in one hand as it were,
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and withall, as with a sword did cut downe, and stop the gap by which heresies would creepe in:
and withal, as with a sword did Cut down, and stop the gap by which heresies would creep in:
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and it hath beene their praise to do it with zeale: if it be such a sacred depositum, such a choise jewell, they are not (at least) to be blamed that Sacrifice themselves for it, who may as David, say, The zeale of thy house hath eaten us up :
and it hath been their praise to do it with zeal: if it be such a sacred depositum, such a choice jewel, they Are not (At least) to be blamed that Sacrifice themselves for it, who may as David, say, The zeal of thy house hath eaten us up:
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that have spent themselves in defence of it, from all errors, and heresies what soever. 2. But then secondly, this may be a just reprehension to all, that either
that have spent themselves in defence of it, from all errors, and heresies what soever. 2. But then secondly, this may be a just reprehension to all, that either
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1. Perfidiously deale with the truth, instead of taking care to preserve sound truths, doe sit upon their desks, 1. Perfidiously deal with the truth, instead of taking care to preserve found truths, do fit upon their desks,
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and beat their heads in studying, how they may cunningly pervert sound and wholsome truths;
and beatrice their Heads in studying, how they may cunningly pervert found and wholesome truths;
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and how they may bring in darke errours and corruptions to poyson the people of God, instead of wholsome and sound words, use a poisonou language: This reproves their perfidiousnes: they are far from this: or, 2. They that neglect this;
and how they may bring in dark errors and corruptions to poison the people of God, instead of wholesome and found words, use a poisonou language: This reproves their perfidiousness: they Are Far from this: or, 2. They that neglect this;
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any that have bin too remisse, though they have not bin perfidious, and yet even in this cause, any that have been too remiss, though they have not been perfidious, and yet even in this cause,
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as the Lawyer speakes, lata negligentia dolus est: He that is grossely negligent (though he go noe further) I say he that is grossely negligent, it argues there is foule play;
as the Lawyer speaks, lata Negligence dolus est: He that is grossly negligent (though he go no further) I say he that is grossly negligent, it argues there is foul play;
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when he is so negligent, that he winks and lets all corruptions creepe in, he cannot but be perfidious:
when he is so negligent, that he winks and lets all corruptions creep in, he cannot but be perfidious:
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He that is negligent is iustly reprovable.
He that is negligent is justly reprovable.
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I might take occasion here to reprove the folly and simplicity of weake Christians and ordinary people, that thinke all this to be but superfluous care and doings, which the Apostle sets so high a price on, I might take occasion Here to reprove the folly and simplicity of weak Christians and ordinary people, that think all this to be but superfluous care and doings, which the Apostle sets so high a price on,
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and is so frequent in pressing Timothy to have a care of. 3. But in the third place;
and is so frequent in pressing Timothy to have a care of. 3. But in the third place;
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This may be a ground of exhortation : This may be a ground of exhortation:
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And because the time hath prevented me, I shall but expresse them briefly, and that in this order. 1. Humbly to the Church. 2. To the Ministry. 3. To every Christian.
And Because the time hath prevented me, I shall but express them briefly, and that in this order. 1. Humbly to the Church. 2. To the Ministry. 3. To every Christian.
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1. First, I might humbly suggest here to the Church, that they would take care;
1. First, I might humbly suggest Here to the Church, that they would take care;
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that there might be a speciall and choyse care taken, to provide a forme of sound and wholesome words, not onely for learners in generall, but in a threefold ranke:
that there might be a special and choice care taken, to provide a Form of found and wholesome words, not only for learners in general, but in a threefold rank:
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It would be necessary to be done in three rankes and degrees, as there be three rankes of persons:
It would be necessary to be done in three ranks and Degrees, as there be three ranks of Persons:
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which is not mine owne, but the Apostle Iohns distinction, which I noted before, and will make use of now.
which is not mine own, but the Apostle Iohns distinction, which I noted before, and will make use of now.
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The Apostle Iohn rankes men into 3 sorts. 1 Iohn 2. There be 1. Little children, or babes. 2. Young men: 3. Fathers.
The Apostle John ranks men into 3 sorts. 1 John 2. There be 1. Little children, or babes. 2. Young men: 3. Father's.
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And according to these for institution & instruction, it would be necessary to have severall distinct formes, of sound words for all these.
And according to these for Institution & instruction, it would be necessary to have several distinct forms, of found words for all these.
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1. For the institution of children, babes, beginners in Christ, the first Catechisme of the lowest forme; 1. For the Institution of children, babes, beginners in christ, the First Catechism of the lowest Form;
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which should be such as should comprehend onely the plaine, and necessary, and saving truths, and goe no further, but forbeare all medling with the knowledge of other truths.
which should be such as should comprehend only the plain, and necessary, and Saving truths, and go no further, but forbear all meddling with the knowledge of other truths.
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It is enough for them not to be over burthened;
It is enough for them not to be over burdened;
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it is better if they sucke but the milke that will nourish them to eternall life, they being capable but of milke,
it is better if they suck but the milk that will nourish them to Eternal life, they being capable but of milk,
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and being but babes in Christ.
and being but babes in christ.
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2. There must be another platforme more full and large, (for men will not be alwaies children, not alwayes babes, not alwayes fed with milke; 2. There must be Another platform more full and large, (for men will not be always children, not always babes, not always fed with milk;
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they will in time be young men, and they must have stronger meate,) they must have a more full forme,
they will in time be young men, and they must have Stronger meat,) they must have a more full Form,
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and patterne, comprehending not only these things that are absolutely, and immediately necessary to salvation, but such as have a kinde of connexion with those that are necessary ;
and pattern, comprehending not only these things that Are absolutely, and immediately necessary to salvation, but such as have a kind of connexion with those that Are necessary;
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such as are neere of kinne to them:
such as Are near of kin to them:
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and so to enlarge the bounds and pale of the Catechisme, according as their capacities are enlarged.
and so to enlarge the bounds and pale of the Catechism, according as their capacities Are enlarged.
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3. Men grow still, and they are not at a standing state, they come to be Fathers, there is a rise and growth:
3. Men grow still, and they Are not At a standing state, they come to be Father's, there is a rise and growth:
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young men may get strength by such a middle Catechisme, that comprehends all the necessaries, and something more then that which is absolutely necessary, for further improvement:
young men may get strength by such a middle Catechism, that comprehends all the necessaries, and something more then that which is absolutely necessary, for further improvement:
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But there is a third ranck of fathers, who are growne to the greatest perfection, that ordinarily Christians may grow to, who are to have, not only for themselves,
But there is a third rank of Father's, who Are grown to the greatest perfection, that ordinarily Christians may grow to, who Are to have, not only for themselves,
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but for others, as parents to convey to their Children and Families;
but for Others, as Parents to convey to their Children and Families;
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and therefore for these, there ought to be a fuller and a compleater form, that may have a compleatnesse in many other things, which though it be not absolutely necessary for the second ranck,
and Therefore for these, there ought to be a fuller and a completer from, that may have a completeness in many other things, which though it be not absolutely necessary for the second rank,
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or this (absolutely I say) yet it is very profitable and usefull in this third degree.
or this (absolutely I say) yet it is very profitable and useful in this third degree.
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Now as there should bee had a plat-forme for learners in these three rancks; so there should be a plat-forme for teachers, for Ministers of the Word:
Now as there should be had a platform for learners in these three ranks; so there should be a platform for Teachers, for Ministers of the Word:
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If there were such a full and compleat forme of Divinity, as comprehends enough for Ministers to know, judiciously and soundly,
If there were such a full and complete Form of Divinity, as comprehends enough for Ministers to know, judiciously and soundly,
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and soberly composed, it would be an excellent establishment and setling of all men in the right way;
and soberly composed, it would be an excellent establishment and settling of all men in the right Way;
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it would exceedingly advance all those other ends (which I mentioned before) for which this is profitable;
it would exceedingly advance all those other ends (which I mentioned before) for which this is profitable;
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hereby would appeare more clearely, some things that were more obscure before. 2. Let me ad this Caution, which is, that this had need to be done,
hereby would appear more clearly, Some things that were more Obscure before. 2. Let me and this Caution, which is, that this had need to be done,
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1. With the greatest Choice of abilities and parts; 1. With the greatest Choice of abilities and parts;
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the most grave, the most pious, the most judicious had need to be employed about the composure of this forme:
the most grave, the most pious, the most judicious had need to be employed about the composure of this Form:
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It is not enough for every private man to contribute his owne private forme, but it must bee with the publike judgement,
It is not enough for every private man to contribute his own private Form, but it must be with the public judgement,
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and currant consent of the most ancient, and of best worth in the Church of God,
and currant consent of the most ancient, and of best worth in the Church of God,
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and thereby it will (as it should) bee done a great deale more usefull, and substantiall.
and thereby it will (as it should) be done a great deal more useful, and substantial.
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2. Every one must keepe close to the patterne and language of the Spirit of God, to deliver, 2. Every one must keep close to the pattern and language of the Spirit of God, to deliver,
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as neere as possibly he may, those things that are to be converted to the Church of God, according to the language of the spirit of God, that nothing may be delivered but the Oracles of God,
as near as possibly he may, those things that Are to be converted to the Church of God, according to the language of the Spirit of God, that nothing may be Delivered but the Oracles of God,
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and in the language of Gods Oracles.
and in the language of God's Oracles.
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3. That there should be no peremptory pressing and urging of everyone to all the particulars: 3. That there should be not peremptory pressing and urging of everyone to all the particulars:
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It is enough that a man receive the Body, and agree & professe the same maine body of truths;
It is enough that a man receive the Body, and agree & profess the same main body of truths;
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there should not be a tyrannicall pressing every man to hold all the particulars, but all tendernesse must be used in the Church as by a mother.
there should not be a tyrannical pressing every man to hold all the particulars, but all tenderness must be used in the Church as by a mother.
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4. Fourthly that these things what ever they are, they must not be alwayes of a perpetuall tenour ;
4. Fourthly that these things what ever they Are, they must not be always of a perpetual tenor;
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Though they should not be lightly changed, yet they should not be unchangeable, but there should be roome for more: Though they should not be lightly changed, yet they should not be unchangeable, but there should be room for more:
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And it we•e not amisse that such things should be often imprinted, and at every reprinting there might be a revising of it, by the most learned and eminent, that there might be (if need were) an Epidosis, a continuall growth and encrease of light, as indeed there is:
And it we•e not amiss that such things should be often imprinted, and At every reprinting there might be a revising of it, by the most learned and eminent, that there might be (if need were) an Epidosis, a continual growth and increase of Light, as indeed there is:
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for to instance, there is a great deale more light in these times, then there was an hundred yeares agoe, at the beginning, at the dawning of the day of reformation:
for to instance, there is a great deal more Light in these times, then there was an hundred Years ago, At the beginning, At the dawning of the day of Reformation:
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And therefore what ever was done then, though they did it with their best wits and abilities,
And Therefore what ever was done then, though they did it with their best wits and abilities,
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yet it is but weake in comparison of those times:
yet it is but weak in comparison of those times:
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Though that wee be but children to them, yet by standing upon their shoulders wee may advance and further our selves to see further then they;
Though that we be but children to them, yet by standing upon their shoulders we may advance and further our selves to see further then they;
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And see in proportion time after time, thete should be a labouring to make it more accurate, cleare, and perspicuous;
And see in proportion time After time, thete should be a labouring to make it more accurate, clear, and perspicuous;
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and to correct and rectifie some of them that may swerve and did slip a little for want of light;
and to correct and rectify Some of them that may swerve and did slip a little for want of Light;
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and in a word, to make use of those gifts which God is pleased to vouchsafe to communicate to his Church more and more every day;
and in a word, to make use of those Gifts which God is pleased to vouchsafe to communicate to his Church more and more every day;
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by vertue of which they may doe more then others that have gone before.
by virtue of which they may do more then Others that have gone before.
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2. And in the second place (to passe from our humble exhortation to the Church) for Ministers, this might bee an exhortation to them, that as they should take care of all other parts of Divinity,
2. And in the second place (to pass from our humble exhortation to the Church) for Ministers, this might be an exhortation to them, that as they should take care of all other parts of Divinity,
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so they should take care of this, to ground themselves in, and withall, communicate to others, a forme of sound and wholesome Words :
so they should take care of this, to ground themselves in, and withal, communicate to Others, a Form of found and wholesome Words:
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not words only, but wholesome words, and a form of wholesome words, to load the people through the maine things, not one, but all:
not words only, but wholesome words, and a from of wholesome words, to load the people through the main things, not one, but all:
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to deliver the whole truth of God, as the Apostle speakes, though in somewhat a different sence. Time hath prevented me:
to deliver the Whole truth of God, as the Apostle speaks, though in somewhat a different sense. Time hath prevented me:
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in a word therefore, there be three wayes of ministeriall exercise, (as I humbly conceive) which might be most advantagious and usefull if they were used.
in a word Therefore, there be three ways of ministerial exercise, (as I humbly conceive) which might be most advantageous and useful if they were used.
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1. The first thing that I would have done, which might be exceedingly usefull (though not so well regarded) is, a course of the meere and bare Exposition of Scripture ; 1. The First thing that I would have done, which might be exceedingly useful (though not so well regarded) is, a course of the mere and bore Exposition of Scripture;
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to goe through a whole Chapter, or some part of it, and so to explicate it, and deliver the full summe:
to go through a Whole Chapter, or Some part of it, and so to explicate it, and deliver the full sum:
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It would bee wonderfull profitable and necessary, to acquaint the people with the whole Chapter,
It would be wonderful profitable and necessary, to acquaint the people with the Whole Chapter,
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and the maine scope and principall things that are in it, and goe no further, not to descend into every particular in it, onely by this interpretation to make the people acquainted with the Scripture.
and the main scope and principal things that Are in it, and go no further, not to descend into every particular in it, only by this Interpretation to make the people acquainted with the Scripture.
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This indeed is the lowest degree.
This indeed is the lowest degree.
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2. And then there is another thing which I would have them to doe, to take another course like that of ours, viz. preaching upon severall texts, and severall points,
2. And then there is Another thing which I would have them to do, to take Another course like that of ours, viz. preaching upon several texts, and several points,
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but yet so as these severall points might hold connexion, to be made up in a body of Divinity,
but yet so as these several points might hold connexion, to be made up in a body of Divinity,
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for the comprehension of all things necessary to be knowne (which we now intend) and that is another way.
for the comprehension of all things necessary to be known (which we now intend) and that is Another Way.
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3. But then there comes in a third thing, as the first should comprehend the explanation of the Scriptures;
3. But then there comes in a third thing, as the First should comprehend the explanation of the Scriptures;
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and the second should be for all the doctrinals;
and the second should be for all the doctrinals;
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so if there were a third thing added, which is a course to comprehend all the exemplary historicall parts of the Scripture, part by part, treating in them not of every particular part of the Text,
so if there were a third thing added, which is a course to comprehend all the exemplary historical parts of the Scripture, part by part, treating in them not of every particular part of the Text,
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but of the most remarkable examples in them:
but of the most remarkable Examples in them:
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As, how God hath governed and preserved by his providence the Church in all ages from the very beginning of the world till the flood,
As, how God hath governed and preserved by his providence the Church in all ages from the very beginning of the world till the flood,
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and from that till the promulgation of the Law; and from that till the building of the Temple;
and from that till the Promulgation of the Law; and from that till the building of the Temple;
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and so till the Nativity of Christ:
and so till the Nativity of christ:
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and so carrying all along, this would be an admirable thing to strengthen religion, by seeing how God in all ages hath managed his Church;
and so carrying all along, this would be an admirable thing to strengthen Religion, by seeing how God in all ages hath managed his Church;
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how he hath gone along with it, and supported his truth, and shewed his goodnes and mercy in a sweet and gracious way:
how he hath gone along with it, and supported his truth, and showed his Goodness and mercy in a sweet and gracious Way:
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and so in all the Scripture to marke out all the singular passages and examples of Gods providence.
and so in all the Scripture to mark out all the singular passages and Examples of God's providence.
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These would be best altogether, although every one of them be good in particular. 3. To all private Christians: this may force them to their duty;
These would be best altogether, although every one of them be good in particular. 3. To all private Christians: this may force them to their duty;
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the exhortation that I should presse on them, should bee in a word, that,
the exhortation that I should press on them, should be in a word, that,
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1. They would not thinke this to be a thing out of their spheare and walke, 1. They would not think this to be a thing out of their sphere and walk,
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and therefore that they would labour, and aime not onely to have some scramblings and scrapings, some broken ends of knowledge;
and Therefore that they would labour, and aim not only to have Some scramblings and scrapings, Some broken ends of knowledge;
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to harp upon this point, and that point;
to harp upon this point, and that point;
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But to labour and strive to come to the knowledg of a form of sound and wholsome words, to the whole body and frame of Divinity (at least) according to their capacities, every one according to their form:
But to labour and strive to come to the knowledge of a from of found and wholesome words, to the Whole body and frame of Divinity (At least) according to their capacities, every one according to their from:
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If he be a child in yeeres, and apprehension to have the lowest kind, labour to come to the lowest form:
If he be a child in Years, and apprehension to have the lowest kind, labour to come to the lowest from:
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and so for yong men, and fathers to carry it along through all degrees:
and so for young men, and Father's to carry it along through all Degrees:
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So that let no Christian thinke this without the compasse of his duty, or unprofitable for him,
So that let no Christian think this without the compass of his duty, or unprofitable for him,
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for he shall gaine by it aboundance of benefit and profit: He may gaine all the benefit I mentioned before;
for he shall gain by it abundance of benefit and profit: He may gain all the benefit I mentioned before;
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It will help his understanding, and his memory;
It will help his understanding, and his memory;
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and his performance of duty, make him receive more profit by others, and make him more profitable unto others, it will every way advantage him:
and his performance of duty, make him receive more profit by Others, and make him more profitable unto Others, it will every Way advantage him:
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2. And let no man thinke that there is an impossibility in it for him, and that it is only for the learned; 2. And let no man think that there is an impossibility in it for him, and that it is only for the learned;
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for besides that ordinary blessing that God hath vouchsafed us in letting us have the Gospel;
for beside that ordinary blessing that God hath vouchsafed us in letting us have the Gospel;
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he hath vouchsafed more extraordinary wayes of knowledg in our times, than in any other:
he hath vouchsafed more extraordinary ways of knowledge in our times, than in any other:
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As it is with trees, they are sometime so laden with fruit, that they doe even bow downe to the ground againe,
As it is with trees, they Are sometime so laden with fruit, that they do even bow down to the ground again,
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so as that a child may gather from them:
so as that a child may gather from them:
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God hath so filled this age with knowledge, and so plentifully vouchsafed it, that it bowes downe, that it offers it selfe to us,
God hath so filled this age with knowledge, and so plentifully vouchsafed it, that it bows down, that it offers it self to us,
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and that so familiarly and facily, that none of ordinary capacity (it being in our owne language and tongue) but may attaine unto it, even children:
and that so familiarly and facily, that none of ordinary capacity (it being in our own language and tongue) but may attain unto it, even children:
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and withall the difficulty will be taken off, if we consider, that it is not required in the highest degree,
and withal the difficulty will be taken off, if we Consider, that it is not required in the highest degree,
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but according to the degree and capacity of every one; God doth not require the highest forme of those that are of the lowest;
but according to the degree and capacity of every one; God does not require the highest Form of those that Are of the lowest;
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but onely the highest of the high, and the low of the low capacity:
but only the highest of the high, and the low of the low capacity:
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And there is no Christian, but in some form or other, at least, is capable of it:
And there is no Christian, but in Some from or other, At least, is capable of it:
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It were worth the while therefore to set our selves about it, to labour to attain the summe of divine truths,
It were worth the while Therefore to Set our selves about it, to labour to attain the sum of divine truths,
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and to carry it as a rich treasure about us; to make us exquisite for every practise and discourse.
and to carry it as a rich treasure about us; to make us exquisite for every practice and discourse.
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NONLATINALPHABET 2 TIMOTHY 1.13, 14. Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 2 TIMOTHY 1.13, 14. Hold fast the from of found words, which thou hast herd of me, in faith and love which is in christ jesus.
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That good thing which was committed to thee, keep, by the holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
That good thing which was committed to thee, keep, by the holy Ghost which dwells in us.
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WEe observed out of these words, one main point, viz. It is a matter of high concernment for all to have,
we observed out of these words, one main point, viz. It is a matter of high concernment for all to have,
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and to keep cautiously, as a sacred depositum, as a rich treasure, a form of sound and wholsome words in Divine, and fundamentall truths especially. and to keep cautiously, as a sacred depositum, as a rich treasure, a from of found and wholesome words in Divine, and fundamental truths especially.
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We have dispatched the explication, and confirmation, and application. There remaines nothing now, but that which I promised to discharge;
We have dispatched the explication, and confirmation, and application. There remains nothing now, but that which I promised to discharge;
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viz. to acquaint you according to this rule, and my present scope, (it being my purpose to enter on a form of sound and wholsome words,
viz. to acquaint you according to this Rule, and my present scope, (it being my purpose to enter on a from of found and wholesome words,
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even to comprehend the whole body of Divinity, at least the substantiall and maine truths, that are necessary to be known and beleeved to salvation:
even to comprehend the Whole body of Divinity, At least the substantial and main truths, that Are necessary to be known and believed to salvation:
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but) before I enter into any particulars, which will be severall and many, I will give you at first a prospect of all ▪ a generall delineation of the whole compasse and course, which if God permit life,
but) before I enter into any particulars, which will be several and many, I will give you At First a prospect of all ▪ a general delineation of the Whole compass and course, which if God permit life,
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and liberty, I intend to go through:
and liberty, I intend to go through:
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I was at a stay a long while with my self whether I should do it or no, their seeming no beauty or profitablenesse in a meer beholding of a bare Skeleton, a naked anatomy of the summe of Religion:
I was At a stay a long while with my self whither I should do it or no, their seeming no beauty or profitableness in a mere beholding of a bore Skeleton, a naked anatomy of the sum of Religion:
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But I consider with my selfe that we spend many houres, houres after houres, week after week here in Gods house,
But I Consider with my self that we spend many hours, hours After hours, Week After Week Here in God's house,
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and if we do spend this houre in this way, it will be opere pretium worth the while, as I conceive for many respects which I will not now enter into but leave to the consideration of others,
and if we do spend this hour in this Way, it will be Opere Price worth the while, as I conceive for many respects which I will not now enter into but leave to the consideration of Others,
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and therefore as I promised to doe it, so I now intend it. I will only premise those two things.
and Therefore as I promised to do it, so I now intend it. I will only premise those two things.
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1. I do not undertake, nor you must not expect that I should presume to deliver any thing that will be absolutely perfect, or that I will warrant perfect;
1. I do not undertake, nor you must not expect that I should presume to deliver any thing that will be absolutely perfect, or that I will warrant perfect;
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there being many done in this nature of this kind already; and the Church of God having aboundance of help and furtherance this way; there being many done in this nature of this kind already; and the Church of God having abundance of help and furtherance this Way;
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& quot capita, tot sententiae, so many men, so many minds, and so many formes: There be some different rankes of men, their being some leading men, and some followers :& quot capita, tot sententiae, so many men, so many minds, and so many forms: There be Some different ranks of men, their being Some leading men, and Some followers:
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As in a flock there is a Ramme, or a Weather, that is as it were a leader among the rest:
As in a flock there is a Ram, or a Weather, that is as it were a leader among the rest:
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some are leading, and some are following men;
Some Are leading, and Some Are following men;
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and there is scarce any man that hath any parts, (though not to be a leader,
and there is scarce any man that hath any parts, (though not to be a leader,
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yet not to be a follower:
yet not to be a follower:
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a meer follower) but will digest his owne forme, and cast it in his owne mould, and go his owne way:
a mere follower) but will digest his own Form, and cast it in his own mould, and go his own Way:
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but I conceive there is no offence in regard of the thing, for any or every one to contribute what he hath in him to the publike good;
but I conceive there is no offence in regard of the thing, for any or every one to contribute what he hath in him to the public good;
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and use his owne course, according to his proportion, though there may be difference in the forms,
and use his own course, according to his proportion, though there may be difference in the forms,
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and particulars, where there is a consentaneous agreement in the substance and maine: this I premise in generall.
and particulars, where there is a consentaneous agreement in the substance and main: this I premise in general.
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2. But more particularly conserning that forme I intend now to speak of, I shall desire to acquaint you thus much.
2. But more particularly Concerning that Form I intend now to speak of, I shall desire to acquaint you thus much.
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1. It is a frame that I digested many years agoe.
1. It is a frame that I digested many Years ago.
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The truth is, when I first entred on the service of God in the course of the Ministery, it was one of the first things that I did bethink my self on, such a frame:
The truth is, when I First entered on the service of God in the course of the Ministry, it was one of the First things that I did bethink my self on, such a frame:
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and had digested and ordered for substance according to that, which I intend now to present, I thought to have undertaken it from time to time,
and had digested and ordered for substance according to that, which I intend now to present, I Thought to have undertaken it from time to time,
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but some passages of Gods Providence hindered me.
but Some passages of God's Providence hindered me.
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And my intention was then, and is now to propound it, not in a way of artificiall method accurately;
And my intention was then, and is now to propound it, not in a Way of artificial method accurately;
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but rather in a prudentiall way, such as may be more beneficiall for use, though not so accurate for art:
but rather in a prudential Way, such as may be more beneficial for use, though not so accurate for art:
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For I consider with my selfe, that the greatest part of men whom I have to deale withall in the tractation of it, are vulgar people, which are not such as are capable of a most accurate form:
For I Consider with my self, that the greatest part of men whom I have to deal withal in the tractation of it, Are Vulgar people, which Are not such as Are capable of a most accurate from:
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nor cannot discern of it, neither wil it suit with them: For this is the difference between an artifitiall method, and a prudentiall method ;
nor cannot discern of it, neither will it suit with them: For this is the difference between an artifitiall method, and a prudential method;
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between a method of art, and a method of prudence, as the Masters of Logick speak in this case.
between a method of art, and a method of prudence, as the Masters of Logic speak in this case.
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An artificiall method propounds all homogenialls, nothing but that which is directly belonging to that art,
an artificial method propounds all homogenialls, nothing but that which is directly belonging to that art,
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or Doctrine that is delivered, and that intrinsecally and substantially to make it up: it propounds nothing but such;
or Doctrine that is Delivered, and that intrinsically and substantially to make it up: it propounds nothing but such;
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admits of no hetterogenialls, nothing but that which is within the compasse of that doctrine:
admits of no hetterogenialls, nothing but that which is within the compass of that Doctrine:
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it cuts of all others, and withall keeps a down right order, a down right method, handling the most generall things first,
it cuts of all Others, and withal keeps a down right order, a down right method, handling the most general things First,
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and the most speciall things after, by a straight line, cutting (as it were) by a threed.
and the most special things After, by a straight line, cutting (as it were) by a thread.
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Now this I see might not altogether be so profitable, and so usefull (at least) for ordinary people, who are not capable of it, not being able to judge of hetterogenialls and homogenialls,
Now this I see might not altogether be so profitable, and so useful (At least) for ordinary people, who Are not capable of it, not being able to judge of hetterogenialls and homogenialls,
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neither knowing indeed what is form, or what not.
neither knowing indeed what is from, or what not.
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And therefore I choose rather to goe in a prudentiall way: for I will not decline many hetterogenialls,
And Therefore I choose rather to go in a prudential Way: for I will not decline many hetterogenialls,
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though I will not mention many, (because for mine owne part I do not think, that they belong so properly to Divinity or Theology in a rigged consideration) but such as are usefull for Christians to know (though they bee not so artificiall) and onely those,
though I will not mention many, (Because for mine own part I do not think, that they belong so properly to Divinity or Theology in a rigged consideration) but such as Are useful for Christians to know (though they be not so artificial) and only those,
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though I say they make not so much for method and art, for I have not such a desire to keep so curiously to a perfect method;
though I say they make not so much for method and art, for I have not such a desire to keep so curiously to a perfect method;
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all that I shall aime at ▪ is, to propound things both for the substance of them, in the particulars contained under them;
all that I shall aim At ▪ is, to propound things both for the substance of them, in the particulars contained under them;
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and for the method of the things, in such a usefull way as Christian prudence shall acknowledge to be so,
and for the method of the things, in such a useful Way as Christian prudence shall acknowledge to be so,
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and such as may be profitable for the Church of God. 2. I shall adde but another thing, which I desire to give an account of;
and such as may be profitable for the Church of God. 2. I shall add but Another thing, which I desire to give an account of;
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I shall propound it in such a way, as may be accommodable to all those severall rankes,
I shall propound it in such a Way, as may be accommodable to all those several ranks,
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or formes, whether of teachers, or learners :
or forms, whither of Teachers, or learners:
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that I mentioned before, so that it may be either briefly contracted into a narrow compasse for children and beginners, who have but narrow capacities:
that I mentioned before, so that it may be either briefly contracted into a narrow compass for children and beginners, who have but narrow capacities:
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or a little larger for young men: or more fully and compleatly for Fathers: as occasion shall serve:
or a little larger for young men: or more Fully and completely for Father's: as occasion shall serve:
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I shall goe in a middle methodicall way; in such a way, as may best agree to any of these formes.
I shall go in a middle methodical Way; in such a Way, as may best agree to any of these forms.
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3. Lastly, this is all I will say concerning it, and all that I will premise concerning it, (though I can say no great matter) to recommend the form that I shall propound;
3. Lastly, this is all I will say Concerning it, and all that I will premise Concerning it, (though I can say no great matter) to recommend the from that I shall propound;
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and have no intention nor thought to presse it on any man, but let every man doe according to the nature of their apprehension in the degree of their education wherein they have been nourtered,
and have no intention nor Thought to press it on any man, but let every man do according to the nature of their apprehension in the degree of their education wherein they have been nourtered,
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and to which they have beene brought up already. I will only give this generall rule, any forme is better than no forme:
and to which they have been brought up already. I will only give this general Rule, any Form is better than no Form:
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any tolerable forme, though indifferent, or defective in some materials, and in a methodicall way, yet if it keepe close to any tolerable forme, it is better than no forme,
any tolerable Form, though indifferent, or defective in Some materials, and in a methodical Way, yet if it keep close to any tolerable Form, it is better than no Form,
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and it may serve him in many things usefully, though not altogether so well as if it were better:
and it may serve him in many things usefully, though not altogether so well as if it were better:
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This I will say concerning my owne in humility, that whosoever considers it with judgement, shall finde thus much, that it is more comprehensive (as far as I know) than ever any yet that hath beene presented; This I will say Concerning my own in humility, that whosoever considers it with judgement, shall find thus much, that it is more comprehensive (as Far as I know) than ever any yet that hath been presented;
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though I have seene and perused a great many, and that of the best note and worth that as yet the Church of God hath extent:
though I have seen and perused a great many, and that of the best note and worth that as yet the Church of God hath extent:
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and I conceive, if they doe view, and consider, and take measure of the compasse of it, will finde that it containes more than any.
and I conceive, if they do view, and Consider, and take measure of the compass of it, will find that it contains more than any.
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I will instance only in one observation that may give some light to this:
I will instance only in one observation that may give Some Light to this:
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I have alwayes apprehended that it is a very good way (though it bee somewhat defective among the Protestant Writers, who have not comprehended divers of those things of the Schoolmen that were great searchers in Divinity, however their faults and failings were,
I have always apprehended that it is a very good Way (though it be somewhat defective among the Protestant Writers, who have not comprehended diverse of those things of the Schoolmen that were great searchers in Divinity, however their Faults and failings were,
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and however they were in the blindest and darkest times; and therefore I have nothing to say for the magnifying or justifying of them:
and however they were in the blindest and Darkest times; and Therefore I have nothing to say for the magnifying or justifying of them:
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yet I desire to goe in a middle temper, which may not only comprehend those things which ordinarily we know,
yet I desire to go in a middle temper, which may not only comprehend those things which ordinarily we know,
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but take in likewise those things of the Schooles, (Scholasticall things which are of use) which I say I have ever apprehended would be a very good way,
but take in likewise those things of the Schools, (Scholastical things which Are of use) which I say I have ever apprehended would be a very good Way,
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and of very much use and purpose:
and of very much use and purpose:
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Now you shall finde that all the doctrines belonging either to speculative Divinity, and to searching Divinity in the Schooles, or else to practise Divinity;
Now you shall find that all the doctrines belonging either to speculative Divinity, and to searching Divinity in the Schools, or Else to practise Divinity;
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I say you shall finde more of them as I conceive in this platform, that I shall now suggest,
I say you shall find more of them as I conceive in this platform, that I shall now suggest,
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than in any that I yet saw: to which premising only one thing more, I shall come.
than in any that I yet saw: to which premising only one thing more, I shall come.
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I premise therefore, and I hope that no man will expect or thinke that I presume I shall prosecute it,
I premise Therefore, and I hope that no man will expect or think that I presume I shall prosecute it,
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but only I desire to discharge my duty according to that measure of strength and life that the Lord shall vouchsafe me:
but only I desire to discharge my duty according to that measure of strength and life that the Lord shall vouchsafe me:
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which makes me doe that I now intend, viz. to give you a briefe delineation of all.
which makes me do that I now intend, viz. to give you a brief delineation of all.
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But I desire you not to expect that this can bee done with any mixture of pleasure, or that it will be over easie or over facile to apprehend;
But I desire you not to expect that this can be done with any mixture of pleasure, or that it will be over easy or over facile to apprehend;
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only I shall now run briefly thorow the whole:
only I shall now run briefly thorough the Whole:
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as if a man should present you with the Scelleton or body of a man, without either skin or flesh, there is no beauty or pleasantnesse in such a sight,
as if a man should present you with the Scelleton or body of a man, without either skin or Flesh, there is no beauty or pleasantness in such a sighed,
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yet there are all the substantials whereof the body is made, there are the bones that are the very upholders of the fabricke of the body:
yet there Are all the substantials whereof the body is made, there Are the bones that Are the very upholders of the fabric of the body:
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or as it was in the case of Ezekiels vision, when he was carried into a field, where there was nothing but dry bones, there was no beauty in that sight:
or as it was in the case of Ezekiel's vision, when he was carried into a field, where there was nothing but dry bones, there was no beauty in that sighed:
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but the beauty was afterward, when those bones began to stir and move, and came every one to their place,
but the beauty was afterwards, when those bones began to stir and move, and Come every one to their place,
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and did close up with the flesh, and the spirit of life came on them, then it was a beautifull sight.
and did close up with the Flesh, and the Spirit of life Come on them, then it was a beautiful sighed.
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So now here, in the meere naked demonstration of the thing, you must not looke (neither indeed is it propounded with that apprehension) that it should be very delightfull,
So now Here, in the mere naked demonstration of the thing, you must not look (neither indeed is it propounded with that apprehension) that it should be very delightful,
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or that there should be any thing in it to move that way: but rather meerly for the profit of it:
or that there should be any thing in it to move that Way: but rather merely for the profit of it:
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because it may be a good guide for the comprehending, and going on with through all.
Because it may be a good guide for the comprehending, and going on with through all.
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As if a man be in a journey, and hath his compasse with him, by which he may know where he is;
As if a man be in a journey, and hath his compass with him, by which he may know where he is;
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it is but only for profit, and therefore I hope men will beare with that, dispense with the other, viz. pleasantnesse: though it seeme but rough to propound meerly naked bones, without any beauty or comelinesse.
it is but only for profit, and Therefore I hope men will bear with that, dispense with the other, viz. pleasantness: though it seem but rough to propound merely naked bones, without any beauty or comeliness.
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Now briefly to present the frame that I am to goe through.
Now briefly to present the frame that I am to go through.
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I told you that long agoe I made the frame, and then I intended to make the frame so, to order it so,
I told you that long ago I made the frame, and then I intended to make the frame so, to order it so,
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as to bring it within the compasse of fifty two heads, that is one for every Lords day in the yeare:
as to bring it within the compass of fifty two Heads, that is one for every lords day in the year:
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or if a man would make briefer dispatch of it, hee might take two or foure heads at a time,
or if a man would make briefer dispatch of it, he might take two or foure Heads At a time,
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and so goe through the whole in lesse time. I shall propound it the same way.
and so go through the Whole in less time. I shall propound it the same Way.
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There be but two things by which I shall make the division of the modell or frame.
There be but two things by which I shall make the division of the model or frame.
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1. There is first of all a frontispice, or porch: and, Secondly, there is the fabricke it selfe, the whole pile and edifice. 1. There is First of all a Frontispice, or porch: and, Secondly, there is the fabric it self, the Whole pile and edifice.
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There be foure things which I desire to propound in the very porch and frontispice, in the entrance into all the matters of Religion, and things to be knowne;
There be foure things which I desire to propound in the very porch and Frontispice, in the Entrance into all the matters of Religion, and things to be known;
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because they are of generall importance and use, as being the very first and most sensible inquiries that will bee made in the entry into this profession.
Because they Are of general importance and use, as being the very First and most sensible inquiries that will be made in the entry into this profession.
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The two former of them lay downe to us the marke that we should aime at:
The two former of them lay down to us the mark that we should aim At:
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The two latter, the line or rule by which we must levell at that marke.
The two latter, the line or Rule by which we must level At that mark.
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1. The first inquiry will be concerning happinesse, which is the very end and scope to which all that we are taught in the matters of Divinity, 1. The First inquiry will be Concerning happiness, which is the very end and scope to which all that we Are taught in the matters of Divinity,
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even all the whole scope of Divinity tends:
even all the Whole scope of Divinity tends:
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that whereas there be severall arts and vocations in the world ▪ for the maintenance of this temporall life;
that whereas there be several arts and vocations in the world ▪ for the maintenance of this temporal life;
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Divinity is that art which directs us in the way to get and attaine eternall life,Divinity is that art which directs us in the Way to get and attain Eternal life,
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and to the true happinesse of a man:
and to the true happiness of a man:
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all the lines of Divinity meet in that center, and nothing is taught but for that:
all the lines of Divinity meet in that centre, and nothing is taught but for that:
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and therefore this will be the first inquiry, wherein the true happinesse of a man lyes:
and Therefore this will be the First inquiry, wherein the true happiness of a man lies:
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And to omit the particulars that will be in that, the resolution and upshot of that inquiry will come to this, (which will draw in the second) that
And to omit the particulars that will be in that, the resolution and upshot of that inquiry will come to this, (which will draw in the second) that
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2. However mens thoughts wander about their happinesse, yet all the world cannot effect it;
2. However men's thoughts wander about their happiness, yet all the world cannot Effect it;
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neither the quintessence of any, nor the concurrence of all these worldly things, can make a man a happy man:
neither the quintessence of any, nor the concurrence of all these worldly things, can make a man a happy man:
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the only happinesse that is true and reall, is only in our conjunction with God:
the only happiness that is true and real, is only in our conjunction with God:
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which is attainable only by our knowing, worshipping, and serving of God according to the true religion;
which is attainable only by our knowing, worshipping, and serving of God according to the true Religion;
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which is the upshot of this first inquirie, and leads to the second generall thing in the porch
which is the upshot of this First inquiry, and leads to the second general thing in the porch
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And that is the true Religion: the first inquirie is of the true happinesse, the second is of the true religion.
And that is the true Religion: the First inquiry is of the true happiness, the second is of the true Religion.
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But now there be many Religions in the world, I will briefly name them.
But now there be many Religions in the world, I will briefly name them.
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There is the heathen religion, which doth not acknowledge the true God, but worship a false god.
There is the heathen Religion, which does not acknowledge the true God, but worship a false god.
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There is the Iewish religion, which acknowledgeth the true God, (and therefore differs from the heathen) but doth not acknowledge him in Christ.
There is the Jewish Religion, which acknowledgeth the true God, (and Therefore differs from the heathen) but does not acknowledge him in christ.
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There is the Mahumetane religion, which acknowledgeth the true God, and acknowledgeth Christ too, but doth not acknowledge Christ as the Messias and Saviour,
There is the Mohammedan Religion, which acknowledgeth the true God, and acknowledgeth christ too, but does not acknowledge christ as the Messias and Saviour,
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but subordinate to their Mahumet, and therefore false in that. And lastly, there is the Christian Religion ;
but subordinate to their Mahomet, and Therefore false in that. And lastly, there is the Christian Religion;
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and so the upshot of all, is, there is no other religion true, but the Christian religion which is professed in the true Church of God:
and so the upshot of all, is, there is no other Religion true, but the Christian Religion which is professed in the true Church of God:
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3. And that leads mee to the third thing in the inquiry. The first was, wherein lyeth true happinesse;
3. And that leads me to the third thing in the inquiry. The First was, wherein lies true happiness;
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the next, what is the true religion which will lead to this happinesse;
the next, what is the true Religion which will led to this happiness;
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and because that is said to be in the Church of God, therefore the next inquiry will be, which is the true Church of God. There be many pretenders to the true Church, there is a Greeke Church, a great and large Church, that professeth the doctrine of Christ:
and Because that is said to be in the Church of God, Therefore the next inquiry will be, which is the true Church of God. There be many pretenders to the true Church, there is a Greek Church, a great and large Church, that Professes the Doctrine of christ:
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there is the Romane Church, that professeth Christ:
there is the Roman Church, that Professes christ:
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there be many other by-slips of Christians, as Anabaptists, Separatists, and all kindes of sects and schismes, which all professe Christ.
there be many other by-slips of Christians, as Anabaptists, Separatists, and all Kinds of Sects and schisms, which all profess christ.
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But it is none of these, not the Greeke Church, nor the Romane Church, nor any other sect;
But it is none of these, not the Greek Church, nor the Roman Church, nor any other sect;
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but there is a Church of the Protestants, consisting of Lutherans and Calvinists, and this will bee the upshot of the inquiry, that the Church of God which are either Lutherans or Calvinists, (though different in some opinions,
but there is a Church of the Protestants, consisting of Lutherans and Calvinists, and this will be the upshot of the inquiry, that the Church of God which Are either Lutherans or Calvinists, (though different in Some opinions,
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yet) both of them are within the compasse of that which is to bee acknowledged the true Church of God:
yet) both of them Are within the compass of that which is to be acknowledged the true Church of God:
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and the issue of this inquiry will be, How wee may understand and come to descerne which is the true Church:
and the issue of this inquiry will be, How we may understand and come to discern which is the true Church:
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and the answer is, by their adherence to the Scriptures: 4. Which is the fourth head in the inquirie.
and the answer is, by their adherence to the Scriptures: 4. Which is the fourth head in the inquiry.
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After the inquiry of the true happinesse, wherein it lyeth; of the true Religion that will lead us to that happinesse;
After the inquiry of the true happiness, wherein it lies; of the true Religion that will led us to that happiness;
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of the true Church wherein we shall finde that Religion:
of the true Church wherein we shall find that Religion:
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we must inquire of that which must be the rule of all, which is the Word of God, the Scriptures, that shall be the fourth.
we must inquire of that which must be the Rule of all, which is the Word of God, the Scriptures, that shall be the fourth.
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These are such generall, and such sensible inquiries, that I did thinke good in a prudentiall way,
These Are such general, and such sensible inquiries, that I did think good in a prudential Way,
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as I said, to place them in the frontispice.
as I said, to place them in the Frontispice.
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The two former shew the marke wee must ayme at, viz. the true happinesse, and the true religion. The two latter shew the line by which we should levell, viz. the Churches steps in some measure,
The two former show the mark we must aim At, viz. the true happiness, and the true Religion. The two latter show the line by which we should level, viz. the Churches steps in Some measure,
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but absolutely the oracles of the Scripture, the Word of God, which must be the measure of all things which are to be done or knowne in the whole compasse of Divinity.
but absolutely the oracles of the Scripture, the Word of God, which must be the measure of all things which Are to be done or known in the Whole compass of Divinity.
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2. To come now from the frontispice and porch, to the building it selfe, to the fabricke of the whole body of Divinity, I shall only present it in the nature of a building,
2. To come now from the Frontispice and porch, to the building it self, to the fabric of the Whole body of Divinity, I shall only present it in the nature of a building,
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because I have mentioned the metaphor ▪ yet I vvill not keepe close to it, because I vvill not spend time to be curious in vvords.
Because I have mentioned the metaphor ▪ yet I will not keep close to it, Because I will not spend time to be curious in words.
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The building I shall present, consists of two stories, and no more; and in either of those two stories, two roomes. I vvill mention no more.
The building I shall present, consists of two stories, and no more; and in either of those two stories, two rooms. I will mention no more.
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In the first story briefly I shall comprehend all the things that are to be knowne and beleeved in the course of Divinity.
In the First story briefly I shall comprehend all the things that Are to be known and believed in the course of Divinity.
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In the second story all things that are to be done and practised.
In the second story all things that Are to be done and practised.
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For all things in Divinity are either matters of faith, or matters of life. This is the generall therefore of the two stories.
For all things in Divinity Are either matters of faith, or matters of life. This is the general Therefore of the two stories.
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Matters of faith being as it vvere the lowest story, and matters of life being the superstructure on it:
Matters of faith being as it were the lowest story, and matters of life being the superstructure on it:
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and either of these have two severall roomes. There be generall things to be knowne and beleeved concerning God, and Man.
and either of these have two several rooms. There be general things to be known and believed Concerning God, and Man.
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And there be some things more particular in regard of some particular relations; and so likewise there be in the other. But first for the former;
And there be Some things more particular in regard of Some particular relations; and so likewise there be in the other. But First for the former;
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things to be known and be learned by a Christian concerning God and man: I propound them either More generall, or, More speciall, according to some speciall relations.
things to be known and be learned by a Christian Concerning God and man: I propound them either More general, or, More special, according to Some special relations.
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In the generall, first concerning God: there be two things vvhich I shall propound, and either of them vvill have a double title, upon which I will make the second foure,
In the general, First Concerning God: there be two things which I shall propound, and either of them will have a double title, upon which I will make the second foure,
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for foure were in the porch. Concerning the nature of God, and thereon two heads or titles.
for foure were in the porch. Concerning the nature of God, and thereon two Heads or titles.
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1. All those things that are to bee knowne concerning the unity of the essence, that is the one God, and his glorious attributes. 1. All those things that Are to be known Concerning the unity of the essence, that is the one God, and his glorious attributes.
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2. And all those things that are to be known concerning the Trinity of the persons, in that unspeakable mystery of the glorious Trinity.
2. And all those things that Are to be known Concerning the Trinity of the Persons, in that unspeakable mystery of the glorious Trinity.
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2. And in the second place, besides the nature of God, there are to bee considered the workes of God: in which I shall propound both the kinds and the species of the operations of God, and the speciall objects or effects of those operations.
2. And in the second place, beside the nature of God, there Are to be considered the works of God: in which I shall propound both the Kinds and the species of the operations of God, and the special objects or effects of those operations.
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The species or kindes of the workes of God that are to be knowne by a Christian,
The species or Kinds of the works of God that Are to be known by a Christian,
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for the comprehension of what is necessary to bee knowne in Divinity, and taught by a Minister, may be expressed thus. There be two great vvorkes:
for the comprehension of what is necessary to be known in Divinity, and taught by a Minister, may be expressed thus. There be two great works:
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his workes of Creation, and of Providence.
his works of Creation, and of Providence.
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And there is the principall objects or effects of those operations, take them which way you will.
And there is the principal objects or effects of those operations, take them which Way you will.
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There is in generall, the reasonable creature vvhich is capable of happinesse, and vvhich is to be guided by a rule to the attaining of happinesse. And there is the animall.
There is in general, the reasonable creature which is capable of happiness, and which is to be guided by a Rule to the attaining of happiness. And there is the animal.
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And so there will be two titles concerning Angels, both Good, and Bad. And concerning Man ;
And so there will be two titles Concerning Angels, both Good, and Bad. And Concerning Man;
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wherein the principall thing will bee to speake some thing of those things that are of generall necessity in Divinity, the most necessary of all others, viz. the immortality of the soule, and the Conscience of man, which is as a judge,
wherein the principal thing will be to speak Some thing of those things that Are of general necessity in Divinity, the most necessary of all Others, viz. the immortality of the soul, and the Conscience of man, which is as a judge,
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and to which a man must give account of all he doth.
and to which a man must give account of all he does.
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Having laid this concerning God, his nature, and his vvorkes of creation and providence, and the speciall objects of those workes, Angels and Men, vve vvill come to follow all the rest concerning man:
Having laid this Concerning God, his nature, and his works of creation and providence, and the special objects of those works, Angels and Men, we will come to follow all the rest Concerning man:
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for Divinity is the rule of guiding man to his happinesse, and therefore we must goe along vvith it.
for Divinity is the Rule of guiding man to his happiness, and Therefore we must go along with it.
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Concerning man, there are two things that are fundamentally to be considered or premised: And two things formally to be considered.
Concerning man, there Are two things that Are fundamentally to be considered or premised: And two things formally to be considered.
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There be two things fundamentally to bee premised. There be two things fundamentally to be premised.
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First, (which vvill bee the next head) concerning the covenant betweene God and man;
First, (which will be the next head) Concerning the Covenant between God and man;
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and the seales of this covenant in a general way, though there be a particular place for the particular: and the Seals of this Covenant in a general Way, though there be a particular place for the particular:
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for this vvill be the foundation of all that I can give towards happinesse for the attaining of it;
for this will be the Foundation of all that I can give towards happiness for the attaining of it;
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it depends upon the covenant made by God vvith man:
it depends upon the Covenant made by God with man:
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and so that vvill be the first fundamentall thing, the covenant made betweene God and man.
and so that will be the First fundamental thing, the Covenant made between God and man.
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The second vvill be the law that God imposeth on man, to regulate him in his course, with all the sanctions of promises and threatnings.
The second will be the law that God Imposes on man, to regulate him in his course, with all the sanctions of promises and threatenings.
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And then there bee two things formally to be considered, (this being fundamentally premised) vvhich vvill make up foure heads more. And then there be two things formally to be considered, (this being fundamentally premised) which will make up foure Heads more.
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Formally there are to be considered the principles of humane actions, vvhich actions are the vvay and steps to eternall life.
Formally there Are to be considered the principles of humane actions, which actions Are the Way and steps to Eternal life.
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Now there be two principles very considerable. The one vvithout us, and from God, viz. the grace of God ;
Now there be two principles very considerable. The one without us, and from God, viz. the grace of God;
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and here vve shall see how far that is necessary, and the nature of it; but I vvill not enter into particulars, but onely now point out things.
and Here we shall see how Far that is necessary, and the nature of it; but I will not enter into particulars, but only now point out things.
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And then there is another principle of action, and that is vvithin us, viz. our owne free will, and there vve shall see how much vve have of that,
And then there is Another principle of actium, and that is within us, viz. our own free will, and there we shall see how much we have of that,
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and the nature of it, and of all humane actions and habits in a generality. These are the principles of action, grace and free will:
and the nature of it, and of all humane actions and habits in a generality. These Are the principles of actium, grace and free will:
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the nature of vvhich, and the truth of vvhich are to bee cleared in the application of these heads.
the nature of which, and the truth of which Are to be cleared in the application of these Heads.
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These are the principles and the roots. But then the fruits that grow from these, are,
These Are the principles and the roots. But then the fruits that grow from these, Are,
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On the one side, on the better hand, vvhen mens vvills are assisted by grace, good workes ;
On the one side, on the better hand, when men's wills Are assisted by grace, good works;
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vvhere vve vvill take a briefe consideration of vertues too, which are the root of good works, the habits and dispositions.
where we will take a brief consideration of Virtues too, which Are the root of good works, the habits and dispositions.
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And secondly, sinnes, or evill workes, vvith all the penalty and punishments that belong to them, vvhere also concerning vices, to vvhich vve are inclineable. And secondly, Sins, or evil works, with all the penalty and punishments that belong to them, where also Concerning vices, to which we Are inclinable.
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These are the things that are generally to be knowne and beleeved concerning God and man.
These Are the things that Are generally to be known and believed Concerning God and man.
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There bee some things in particular, and I shall be very briefe in them. The things that are particularly to bee knowne concerning GOD and Man, are either,
There be Some things in particular, and I shall be very brief in them. The things that Are particularly to be known Concerning GOD and Man, Are either,
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1. In regard first of all of the different states and conditions of men, that they either are,
1. In regard First of all of the different states and conditions of men, that they either Are,
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or have, or shall be in. 2. In regard secondly of the acts of God in perfecting mans salvation.
or have, or shall be in. 2. In regard secondly of the acts of God in perfecting men salvation.
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1. In regard of the different states or conditions of man first. Now they may be different two wayes; 1. In regard of the different states or conditions of man First. Now they may be different two ways;
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all that I shall speake of them shall bee this. They may be either Substantially different, or, Circumstantially different.
all that I shall speak of them shall be this. They may be either Substantially different, or, Circumstantially different.
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The two former estates differ in the covenant, the covenant is not the same.
The two former estates differ in the Covenant, the Covenant is not the same.
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The latter two agree in the substance of the covenant, but differ only in the forme of administration:
The latter two agree in the substance of the Covenant, but differ only in the Form of administration:
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and so these will bee the foure heads.
and so these will be the foure Heads.
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1. The state of innocency by creation, with the first covenant of the law and workes, which would then bring us to heaven.
1. The state of innocency by creation, with the First Covenant of the law and works, which would then bring us to heaven.
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2. And the state of the fall, where we consider the covenant of grace. These are substantially different in the substance of the covenant.
2. And the state of the fallen, where we Consider the Covenant of grace. These Are substantially different in the substance of the Covenant.
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But the two other states are but circumstantially different, differing in the administration of the covenant, But the two other states Are but circumstantially different, differing in the administration of the Covenant,
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yet all belonging to the state of grace. The administration under the Old Testament. And the administration under the New Testament.
yet all belonging to the state of grace. The administration under the Old Testament. And the administration under the New Testament.
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But then besides the divers states of man, the second things to bee knowne and beleeved in this particular, are the severall acts of God, (give me leave to make use of words,
But then beside the diverse states of man, the second things to be known and believed in this particular, Are the several acts of God, (give me leave to make use of words,
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because I have not so fit at hand) those degrees by which God,
Because I have not so fit At hand) those Degrees by which God,
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Doth adduce a man to the state of grace, and having done so, by which he
Does adduce a man to the state of grace, and having done so, by which he
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Doth afterwards perduce a man from the state of grace to glory.
Does afterwards perduce a man from the state of grace to glory.
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And in either of these there be two heads, or titles, which make up foure more, whereof there are
And in either of these there be two Heads, or titles, which make up foure more, whereof there Are
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Two fundamentall things, which are the roots and foundation of all. First of all Gods eternall predestination and reprobation, and those things that belong to it. Two fundamental things, which Are the roots and Foundation of all. First of all God's Eternal predestination and reprobation, and those things that belong to it.
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The second fundamentall thing is the worke of redemption by Christ: where will be touched the incarnation, and all things that belong to that.
The second fundamental thing is the work of redemption by christ: where will be touched the incarnation, and all things that belong to that.
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These are the fundamentall things towards the bringing of us to the state of grace: there must be a purpose in God to bring us to it, and a price:
These Are the fundamental things towards the bringing of us to the state of grace: there must be a purpose in God to bring us to it, and a price:
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and so our two heads are election and redemption. and so our two Heads Are election and redemption.
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But then there be two things in which it formally consists, as the means wherby it is brought about. But then there be two things in which it formally consists, as the means whereby it is brought about.
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First, the act of vocation: by which God calls a man, and settles a man in the state of grace. First, the act of vocation: by which God calls a man, and settles a man in the state of grace.
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The second is justification, which is the very formality of the state of grace, in that league betweene God and man, The second is justification, which is the very formality of the state of grace, in that league between God and man,
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when he cals him home to himselfe. And these are the degrees by which we are brought to the state of grace; but being there,
when he calls him home to himself. And these Are the Degrees by which we Are brought to the state of grace; but being there,
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There be other degrees, by which God doth carry us to the perfection of grace, as well as to the state of grace: as,
There be other Degrees, by which God does carry us to the perfection of grace, as well as to the state of grace: as,
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Partly in the continuation of the grace of God, which continuation is in two heads.
Partly in the continuation of the grace of God, which continuation is in two Heads.
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First, the worke of sanctification, wherein I shall comprehend all the privileges of a Christian, that beleeve in God and Christ.
First, the work of sanctification, wherein I shall comprehend all the privileges of a Christian, that believe in God and christ.
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And secondly, the worke of gubernation: as the spirituall sanctification, so the temporall gubernation:
And secondly, the work of gubernation: as the spiritual sanctification, so the temporal gubernation:
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wherein I will comprehend all the exercises of a Christian (not only all his privileges,
wherein I will comprehend all the exercises of a Christian (not only all his privileges,
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but) how God leads him in a way of exercise;
but) how God leads him in a Way of exercise;
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and although it vary from the ordinary course of Divinity, yet I conceive that it is very necessary to be considered.
and although it vary from the ordinary course of Divinity, yet I conceive that it is very necessary to be considered.
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Now these doe continue the worke of grace. 2. But then for the consummation, there are two more:
Now these do continue the work of grace. 2. But then for the consummation, there Are two more:
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God continually sanctifies, and continually governes, and manages a man, by his regiment, and the rule of his providence over his servants in an excellent way all our life.
God continually Sanctifies, and continually governs, and manages a man, by his regiment, and the Rule of his providence over his Servants in an excellent Way all our life.
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But then I say there be two other degrees that give the consummation; which make up the other foure heads.
But then I say there be two other Degrees that give the consummation; which make up the other foure Heads.
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First of all, the resurrection: and therein I shall take along the last judgement, for there is some difference,
First of all, the resurrection: and therein I shall take along the last judgement, for there is Some difference,
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but not so much but they might goe together. Secondly, the excellent state of glorification ; that superexcellent state of glory:
but not so much but they might go together. Secondly, the excellent state of glorification; that superexcellent state of glory:
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wherein I shall comprehend the contrary state of the damned. This is the last and highest degree.
wherein I shall comprehend the contrary state of the damned. This is the last and highest degree.
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These are briefly the heads of those things that are to be knowne and beleeved. There are twelve in generall to bee knowne and beleeved concerning God and man.
These Are briefly the Heads of those things that Are to be known and believed. There Are twelve in general to be known and believed Concerning God and man.
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And twelve in particular according to the severall states of man, and acts of God.
And twelve in particular according to the several states of man, and acts of God.
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Now then the other things that follow, are things to be done and practised in matters of life:
Now then the other things that follow, Are things to be done and practised in matters of life:
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and so there will be comprehended under this story (as under the first) two roomes. and so there will be comprehended under this story (as under the First) two rooms.
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There will be duties to be performed first.
There will be duties to be performed First.
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And second, I will adde some helpes that are to be used for the performance of those duties.
And second, I will add Some helps that Are to be used for the performance of those duties.
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And so I shall comprehend all the practicall part of Divinity, adjoyning helpe to performe duties;
And so I shall comprehend all the practical part of Divinity, adjoining help to perform duties;
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whereby I shall give a more large form (as I said first) then as yet we have had, for ought I know.
whereby I shall give a more large from (as I said First) then as yet we have had, for ought I know.
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The duties to be performed, are either more generall, and of a generall nature: Or more particular, according to our particular states and conditions, or relations of men: as you shall see. The duties to be performed, Are either more general, and of a general nature: Or more particular, according to our particular states and conditions, or relations of men: as you shall see.
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In those generall duties I will do thus; In those general duties I will do thus;
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I may comprehend all duties under the name of gracious vertues, for so it will bee more briefe; wherefore I will so doe.
I may comprehend all duties under the name of gracious Virtues, for so it will be more brief; Wherefore I will so do.
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There be the primary and predominant vertues ; and those I will begin withall: as, There be the primary and predominant Virtues; and those I will begin withal: as,
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First, vertues Theologicall, such as doe order, and set the spirits and heart aright, in a right frame towards God. And second, vertues Philadelphicall ;
First, Virtues Theological, such as do order, and Set the spirits and heart aright, in a right frame towards God. And second, Virtues Philadelphical;
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such as order aright our carriage and deportment towards man, our brethren; and these comprehend the summe of duty in both the Tables of the Law. such as order aright our carriage and deportment towards man, our brothers; and these comprehend the sum of duty in both the Tables of the Law.
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But then I shall adde two more, as secondary and accessories to those principles. There be,
But then I shall add two more, as secondary and accessories to those principles. There be,
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1. Vertues, which the Schooles call cardinall vertues, as prudēnce, justice, temperance, fortitude, and courage: which as they make use of,
1. Virtues, which the Schools call cardinal Virtues, as prudennce, Justice, temperance, fortitude, and courage: which as they make use of,
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so we might make use of them also, as being very considerable in the way of a Christian, I say, cardinall vertues. And there be, 2. Circumstantiall vertues:
so we might make use of them also, as being very considerable in the Way of a Christian, I say, cardinal Virtues. And there be, 2. Circumstantial Virtues:
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as suppose (to give a tast that you may understand) those concomitant vertues which are not so much the particular species of vertues themselves; as suppose (to give a taste that you may understand) those concomitant Virtues which Are not so much the particular species of Virtues themselves;
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as companions to all vertues, and must goe along with them:
as Sodales to all Virtues, and must go along with them:
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as suppose now syncerity, and humility, and zeal, and constancy, which are generall and necessary qualifications to accompany and attend all other.
as suppose now sincerity, and humility, and zeal, and constancy, which Are general and necessary qualifications to accompany and attend all other.
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So that now there be Theologicall and Philadelphicall vertues, to order our carriage towards God and man:
So that now there be Theological and Philadelphical Virtues, to order our carriage towards God and man:
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And Cardinall and Circumstantiall vertues, prescribing the manner of the former carriage. This in the generall.
And Cardinal and Circumstantial Virtues, prescribing the manner of the former carriage. This in the general.
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But secondly, there be some more speciall and particular. In regard first, of the severall parts and conditions. But secondly, there be Some more special and particular. In regard First, of the several parts and conditions.
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And secondly in respect of the severall states and relations in which a Christian lives.
And secondly in respect of the several states and relations in which a Christian lives.
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Now there will bee required vertues more speciall for the managing of us in the way of duty in both these.
Now there will be required Virtues more special for the managing of us in the Way of duty in both these.
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1. Vertues in regard of the parts of a mans life, they must be brought to the true rule of vertue, in the government of a mans life. 1. Virtues in regard of the parts of a men life, they must be brought to the true Rule of virtue, in the government of a men life.
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First, vertues to rule the heart and affections. Secondly, vertues regulating a mans words and actions. First, Virtues to Rule the heart and affections. Secondly, Virtues regulating a men words and actions.
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Wee must seeke how to governe these in a way of duty and vertue. But then againe for our severall conditions;
we must seek how to govern these in a Way of duty and virtue. But then again for our several conditions;
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I shall name two more, which will comprehend all that I desire. First, vertues to regulate every age and sex:
I shall name two more, which will comprehend all that I desire. First, Virtues to regulate every age and sex:
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the particulars are, men and women, young and old, every sex and age. Secondly, vertues for the ordering of every state and condition;
the particulars Are, men and women, young and old, every sex and age. Secondly, Virtues for the ordering of every state and condition;
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rich or poore, learned or unlearned: and in proportion to order us in every severall state and condition, in affliction and prosperitie.rich or poor, learned or unlearned: and in proportion to order us in every several state and condition, in affliction and Prosperity.
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And these are the second branch of the first of those specials that are recommended: two speciall vertues required in respect of our severall conditions,
And these Are the second branch of the First of those specials that Are recommended: two special Virtues required in respect of our several conditions,
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as there were two before in respect of our severall parts.
as there were two before in respect of our several parts.
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But now in regard of our severall states and relations, in which men are, there be foure more.
But now in regard of our several states and relations, in which men Are, there be foure more.
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The first two of which are to order us in a more private way. The second two to regulate us in a more publique way.
The First two of which Are to order us in a more private Way. The second two to regulate us in a more public Way.
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As wee are single persons, living in a solitary life, there are morall ethicall vertues, which must order our conversation suitable to the rule of dutie.
As we Are single Persons, living in a solitary life, there Are moral ethical Virtues, which must order our Conversation suitable to the Rule of duty.
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And then as we are publique persons in a family;
And then as we Are public Persons in a family;
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these are oeconomicall vertues, to order families in the particular relations thereof, husband, wife, parents, children, masters, servants, guests, and hoasts: There be ethicall vertues, and oeconomicall vertues, for the ordering of a more private way.
these Are economical Virtues, to order families in the particular relations thereof, husband, wife, Parents, children, Masters, Servants, guests, and hosts: There be ethical Virtues, and economical Virtues, for the ordering of a more private Way.
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And when we come more publique, to bee parts of a greater community, there must bee vertues for that.
And when we come more public, to be parts of a greater community, there must be Virtues for that.
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Now there may bee a double community which we may live in, and in which we should have vertues to carry our selves as we ought to doe in such places.
Now there may be a double community which we may live in, and in which we should have Virtues to carry our selves as we ought to do in such places.
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There is a community Ecclesiasticall, a Church society and body. And there is a community Politicall, and Civill ;
There is a community Ecclesiastical, a Church society and body. And there is a community Political, and Civil;
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and there are suitable vertues required, to carry our selves as members of these bodies either Ecclesiasticall or Politicall.
and there Are suitable Virtues required, to carry our selves as members of these bodies either Ecclesiastical or Political.
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There remaines now only the second branch of things to be done and practised, viz. the helpes.
There remains now only the second branch of things to be done and practised, viz. the helps.
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We have gone through the duties generall and particular:
We have gone through the duties general and particular:
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I shall in a word recommend in the last place those things that I comprehended under the name of helps to the performance of duty. And they are either, More generall and publique: or, More particular and private.
I shall in a word recommend in the last place those things that I comprehended under the name of helps to the performance of duty. And they Are either, More general and public: or, More particular and private.
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The more publique helpes are the due and conscientious use of the ordinances of God appointed: as, First, hearing of the word. The more public helps Are the due and conscientious use of the ordinances of God appointed: as, First, hearing of the word.
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And second, receiving of the sacrament: And the due observation of times instituted by God, and constituted by him.
And second, receiving of the sacrament: And the due observation of times instituted by God, and constituted by him.
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First, the observation of the Lords day, in its continuall course. Secondly, of Fasts in a Christian way. First, the observation of the lords day, in its continual course. Secondly, of Fasts in a Christian Way.
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These are the more publique helpes; and yet there may be some relation to privatenesse in these.
These Are the more public helps; and yet there may be Some Relation to privateness in these.
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But now more privately as a mans face is towards God: or, As a mans face is towards the world ; But now more privately as a men face is towards God: or, As a men face is towards the world;
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there are helpes for those duties. As we must labour to converse with God, or as we must converse with men;
there Are helps for those duties. As we must labour to converse with God, or as we must converse with men;
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which way soever we turne our faces, there may be, and are helps for the ordering of our life in both. which Way soever we turn our faces, there may be, and Are helps for the ordering of our life in both.
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Now the helpe in private, in regard of a mans converse with God, are, First, diligent reading and meditation upon the Word of God, and divine truths.
Now the help in private, in regard of a men converse with God, Are, First, diligent reading and meditation upon the Word of God, and divine truths.
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Secondly, another part of our communion with God, is the continuall exercise of prayer and thanksgiving.
Secondly, Another part of our communion with God, is the continual exercise of prayer and thanksgiving.
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Then as wee stand in relation towards the world, and are conversant in the world, there be two other helpes.
Then as we stand in Relation towards the world, and Are conversant in the world, there be two other helps.
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First, the conscientious use and improvement of the communion of Saints. Second, our fidelity and conscientious cariage in our particular vocations ;
First, the conscientious use and improvement of the communion of Saints. Second, our Fidis and conscientious carriage in our particular vocations;
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where there will be many other things. where there will be many other things.
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But in all those the maine will be, how all these may be done, that they may be most usefull, in the advancing of a most christian course in the use of the Word and Sacrament,
But in all those the main will be, how all these may be done, that they may be most useful, in the advancing of a most christian course in the use of the Word and Sacrament,
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and Sabbaths, and fastings, and reading, and meditation, and prayer, and thanksgiving, and the communion of Saints,
and Sabbaths, and Fastings, and reading, and meditation, and prayer, and thanksgiving, and the communion of Saints,
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and the conscientiousnesse in a mans vocation:
and the conscientiousness in a men vocation:
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I say, how wee may doe all these, so as they may be most usefull to further us in the way of duty.
I say, how we may do all these, so as they may be most useful to further us in the Way of duty.
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These are the more generall helps. There are some more particular, according to the particular cases of men:
These Are the more general helps. There Are Some more particular, according to the particular cases of men:
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I will propound but foure maine cases, to which I will reduce all the rest. First, some things to helpe a man in the ingresse into the way of Religion.
I will propound but foure main cases, to which I will reduce all the rest. First, Some things to help a man in the ingress into the Way of Religion.
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I am faine to make a word or two (for memories sake.) Secondly, in the aggresse. Thirdly, in the congresse. Fourthly, in the progresse.
I am feign to make a word or two (for memories sake.) Secondly, in the aggresse. Thirdly, in the congress. Fourthly, in the progress.
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You shall see more plainly what I meane by and by.
You shall see more plainly what I mean by and by.
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There be helpes to bring a man that is not yet in a way of godlinesse, to come into it. There be helps to bring a man that is not yet in a Way of godliness, to come into it.
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Wherein the principall thing will be, the due examination of what is the right way, and a mans owne estate, whether he be in that way or no:
Wherein the principal thing will be, the due examination of what is the right Way, and a men own estate, whither he be in that Way or no:
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and that being made cleare, we must consider the helps that will put a man on to resolve on the entry into that way,
and that being made clear, we must Consider the helps that will put a man on to resolve on the entry into that Way,
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and to use the helpes that may set him upon it to enter it: which is the ingresse or entrance.
and to use the helps that may Set him upon it to enter it: which is the ingress or Entrance.
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Secondly, in the aggresse, or setting upon a Christian course, there will come in helpes and directions how to lead a holy life, and dye a holy death ; Secondly, in the aggresse, or setting upon a Christian course, there will come in helps and directions how to led a holy life, and die a holy death;
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how to order a mans time, and mannage his dayes and houres in Christian and holy courses,
how to order a men time, and manage his days and hours in Christian and holy courses,
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so that he may both in life and death, carry himselfe as becomes a Christian, and be in such a state as a Christian may be:
so that he may both in life and death, carry himself as becomes a Christian, and be in such a state as a Christian may be:
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that is for the aggresse or setting upon the worke.
that is for the aggresse or setting upon the work.
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Then thirdly, in the congresse, wherein is to be treated of our spirituall warfare: helps to direct us to carry our selves in time of distresse of conscience, and in matter of Satans temptations, which every Christian more or lesse will have, and meet withall. Then Thirdly, in the congress, wherein is to be treated of our spiritual warfare: helps to Direct us to carry our selves in time of distress of conscience, and in matter of Satan temptations, which every Christian more or less will have, and meet withal.
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Lastly, in the progresse, helpe for perseverance, how to hold out in daily proficiency, and perpetuall perseverance to the end. These are all the heads: whereof,
Lastly, in the progress, help for perseverance, how to hold out in daily proficiency, and perpetual perseverance to the end. These Are all the Heads: whereof,
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There are foure in the porch and frontispice; and foure times twelve in the pile and edifice, the rest of the building.
There Are foure in the porch and Frontispice; and foure times twelve in the pile and edifice, the rest of the building.
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Twelve generals concerning things to bee knowne and beleeved of God and man in generall. And twelve concerning God and man in particular, according to their particular states.
Twelve generals Concerning things to be known and believed of God and man in general. And twelve Concerning God and man in particular, according to their particular states.
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And twelve for matters of life, duties to be performed.
And twelve for matters of life, duties to be performed.
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And twelve helps that are to be used to help us in the performance of those duties.
And twelve helps that Are to be used to help us in the performance of those duties.
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And thus you have the whole building;
And thus you have the Whole building;
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and according to the words of our text, an NONLATINALPHABET, or a forme of sound and wholsome words.
and according to the words of our text, an, or a Form of found and wholesome words.
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