Obedience to the gospell Two sermons, conteining fruteful matter, both of doctrine, and exhortation: very needefull to be knowne, and practised in these our dayes: vpon the words of the holy ghost, written by the Euangelist S. Luke, chapter 2. verses 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. conteining the effect of the birth of Christ, (reuealed by the Angell of God) in the sheepeherds, and others that heard of it. Gathered out of the sermons of Iohn Vdall, preacher of the worde of God, at Kingston vpon Thames, and published at the request of some of them that heard them preached.
and found both Marie and Ioseph, and the babe layde in the cratch. 17 And when they had seene it, they published abroad the thing, which was tolde them of that child. 18 And all that heard it, wondered at the things, which were told them of the sheepeherds.
and found both Marie and Ioseph, and the babe laid in the cratch. 17 And when they had seen it, they published abroad the thing, which was told them of that child. 18 And all that herd it, wondered At the things, which were told them of the Shepherds.
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WHEN the birth of our Lorde, and Sauiour Iesus Christ, was made manifest vnto the shéepeherds, that were kéeping their shéepe by night, it wrought effectually (as you haue heard):
WHEN the birth of our Lord, and Saviour Iesus christ, was made manifest unto the shéepeherds, that were keeping their sheep by night, it wrought effectually (as you have herd):
the place of Scripture, therefore (that we may procéede according to our ordinarie maner) offereth the doings of thrée sorts of people to our consideration. 1. The shéepeherds. 2. The people that heard of it. 3. Marie.
the place of Scripture, Therefore (that we may proceed according to our ordinary manner) Offereth the doings of thrée sorts of people to our consideration. 1. The shéepeherds. 2. The people that herd of it. 3. Marie.
that is, as soone as euer the Angells had made an ende of speaking, and were gone from them, they began to consider with themselues, that the matter was of great importance,
that is, as soon as ever the Angels had made an end of speaking, and were gone from them, they began to Consider with themselves, that the matter was of great importance,
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or carelesse harkening therevnto, and (to imprint it the déeper in our hearts) the Lord, by the mouth of Salomon, hath vttered this fearefull threatning:
or careless Harkening thereunto, and (to imprint it the Deeper in our hearts) the Lord, by the Mouth of Solomon, hath uttered this fearful threatening:
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but ye haue despised all my counsell, and would none of my correction, I will also laugh at your destruction, &c. then shall they call vpon me, but I will not answere:
but you have despised all my counsel, and would none of my correction, I will also laugh At your destruction, etc. then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer:
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We haue a moste terrible example of Gods iustice herein, in that profane person Esau, who despising the blessing of god, in the birth right, sold it away for a portion of meate:
We have a most terrible Exampl of God's Justice herein, in that profane person Esau, who despising the blessing of god, in the birth right, sold it away for a portion of meat:
and therfore let vs search our owne consciences, whether we finde that ready mind in our selues, that we sée to be in these shéepeherds, to make present profit of gods word, when we haue heard it.
and Therefore let us search our own Consciences, whither we find that ready mind in our selves, that we see to be in these shéepeherds, to make present profit of God's word, when we have herd it.
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that those who be truely called vnto the faith in Iesus Christ, and haue the vnfeined earnest of Gods spirit within them, doe perswade themselues, that Gods word in euery point, is to be knowne of them,
that those who be truly called unto the faith in Iesus christ, and have the unfeigned earnest of God's Spirit within them, do persuade themselves, that God's word in every point, is to be known of them,
for Satan hath so inueigled the hearts of a number, yea euen of them that take themselues to be gospellers, that they thinke the most part of Gods worde not to appertaine vnto them:
for Satan hath so inveigled the hearts of a number, yea even of them that take themselves to be Evangelists, that they think the most part of God's word not to appertain unto them:
In which kind of people you may most liuely behold the subtiltie of Satan, that vnder pretence of beléefe in Christ, would ouerthrow the knowledge of God,
In which kind of people you may most lively behold the subtlety of Satan, that under pretence of belief in christ, would overthrow the knowledge of God,
so it is his will, that his seruants should learne it all, to the ende that they may haue vse and consolation of it, in the gouernment of their liues, and strengthening of their faith.
so it is his will, that his Servants should Learn it all, to the end that they may have use and consolation of it, in the government of their lives, and strengthening of their faith.
If this were truely learned, it would ouerthrow that setled perswasion which Satan hath grounded in the heartes of many, whereby they thinke themselues (if they haue heard the word for some smal time) that they haue learned enough:
If this were truly learned, it would overthrow that settled persuasion which Satan hath grounded in the hearts of many, whereby they think themselves (if they have herd the word for Some small time) that they have learned enough:
and therefore, that we with all humilitie, and reuerence, be most diligent in frequenting those places where we may learne to knowe more and more of Gods will,
and Therefore, that we with all humility, and Reverence, be most diligent in frequenting those places where we may Learn to know more and more of God's will,
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that when they did sée, both the weightines of the matter, and also the necessitie of the knowledge thereof in themselues, they began one to exhort and stirre vp another, to the earnest & hastye séeking out of the thing.
that when they did see, both the weightiness of the matter, and also the necessity of the knowledge thereof in themselves, they began one to exhort and stir up Another, to the earnest & hasty seeking out of the thing.
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exhort one another daily, while it is called to day. And againe: let vs consider one another, & prouoke vnto loue, and to good works. The reason whereof is this:
exhort one Another daily, while it is called to day. And again: let us Consider one Another, & provoke unto love, and to good works. The reason whereof is this:
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and linked together by one spirit, the fellowe féeling of the griefe of others, (if we be féeling members in déede) constraineth vs to doo good one to another:
and linked together by one Spirit, the fellow feeling of the grief of Others, (if we be feeling members in deed) constrains us to do good one to Another:
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for men thinke now adayes, that if they sée others wallow in ignorance, and bring forth the fruites of the same, (most enormious sinnes) in their conuersation, it is not their dutie to instruct them,
for men think now adays, that if they see Others wallow in ignorance, and bring forth the fruits of the same, (most enormous Sins) in their Conversation, it is not their duty to instruct them,
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An example of fruitful hearers of the word of God, by whom we may learne a very profitable lesson, which is, that when we come to y• hearing of the word of God. (forsomuch as we are vnfit,
an Exampl of fruitful hearers of the word of God, by whom we may Learn a very profitable Lesson, which is, that when we come to y• hearing of the word of God. (forsomuch as we Are unfit,
& (in truth) vnable to cary al things away that we heare, partly thorough y• corruption of our nature (the remnants whereof we shal alwaies carry about with vs) & partly thorough the subtiltie of Satan, wherby he suggesteth other cogitations into our minds, to the ende that he may bereaue vs of the benefite of Gods heauenly word & steale our minds from attending to it.
& (in truth) unable to carry all things away that we hear, partly through y• corruption of our nature (the remnants whereof we shall always carry about with us) & partly through the subtlety of Satan, whereby he suggests other cogitations into our minds, to the end that he may bereave us of the benefit of God's heavenly word & steal our minds from attending to it.
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come, we haue al bene where we haue heard Gods word taught, let vs confer about it, that we may not onely call to remembrance those things that euery one of vs haue caried away,
come, we have all be where we have herd God's word taught, let us confer about it, that we may not only call to remembrance those things that every one of us have carried away,
& fathers of families, that forsomuch as children & seruāts be often carelesse, in attending vnto the word of God, the very feare of rebuke or correction, at their faithers or maisters hands, wil make them learne somwhat.
& Father's of families, that forsomuch as children & Servants be often careless, in attending unto the word of God, the very Fear of rebuke or correction, At their faithers or masters hands, will make them Learn somewhat.
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If the benefite of this course were perceiued, and the practise of it vsed (besids the commodity redoūding to the parties) it would be ye meanes to stay manie horrible offences, that are committed:
If the benefit of this course were perceived, and the practice of it used (besides the commodity redounding to the parties) it would be the means to stay many horrible offences, that Are committed:
yea so horribly prophaned? Euen this, that so soone as they come from Church, (if yet they come there at all) they thinke their dutie to God fully performed,
yea so horribly Profaned? Eve this, that so soon as they come from Church, (if yet they come there At all) they think their duty to God Fully performed,
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if there be anie smal number (which is rare) y• woulde gladlie (following the example of these shéepheardes) confer priuately of those things that they haue hearde,
if there be any small number (which is rare) y• would gladly (following the Exampl of these shepherds) confer privately of those things that they have heard,
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but if twenty méete togither in an Alenouse (though they most prophanely abuse the creatures of God, lewdly mispend their time, blasphemously dishonour the Lord,
but if twenty meet together in an Alenouse (though they most profanely abuse the creatures of God, lewdly misspend their time, blasphemously dishonour the Lord,
euen that religious exercises (by the secret papistes and prophane atheistes that be in authoritie and abuse the law and meaning thereof) are discoūtenanced,
even that religious exercises (by the secret Papists and profane atheists that be in Authority and abuse the law and meaning thereof) Are discountenanced,
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& godlesse and irreligious dealinges boalstered, whose reckoning, for their partes, in the day of account, wil be most intollerable, which they least think of:
& godless and irreligious dealings boalstered, whose reckoning, for their parts, in the day of account, will be most intolerable, which they least think of:
There is no doubt, but if they had liued in these our dayes, they should haue bene charged with great presumption (that being men of meane vnderstanding) durst meddle with such high matters, whereof the very Rabbines could not agrée.
There is no doubt, but if they had lived in these our days, they should have be charged with great presumption (that being men of mean understanding) durst meddle with such high matters, whereof the very Rabbis could not agree.
wisdome that doth thus reueale his Sonne to these simple ones & not to the great clarkes of the Iewes y• Scribes and Pharisies, his loue, that so mercifully maketh him self knowne vnto these, that in their own eies (no doubt) and also in truth, were by reason lesse capable of so high mysteries:
Wisdom that does thus reveal his Son to these simple ones & not to the great Clerks of the Iewes y• Scribes and Pharisees, his love, that so mercifully makes him self known unto these, that in their own eyes (no doubt) and also in truth, were by reason less capable of so high Mysteres:
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ye vse wherof we must acknowledge to be this, which (also) S. Paul teacheth vs, that the Lord thereby stoppeth the way for anie man to reioice or boast in himselfe:
you use whereof we must acknowledge to be this, which (also) S. Paul Teaches us, that the Lord thereby stoppeth the Way for any man to rejoice or boast in himself:
for God hath not placed any man in this earth, to the ende, that he (sléeping in ignoraunce) should fatte vp himselfe, with the vse of Gods blessings here, and seeke no further:
for God hath not placed any man in this earth, to the end, that he (sleeping in ignorance) should fat up himself, with the use of God's blessings Here, and seek no further:
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Which triall if it were duely applied vnto our hearts, ye greatest number of vs no doubt should find themselues carelesse and so haue iust matter with in themselues either to conuince themselues,
Which trial if it were duly applied unto our hearts, you greatest number of us no doubt should find themselves careless and so have just matter with in themselves either to convince themselves,
and the manifold temptations of Sathan) it is not possible that we should stand or haue any hope of consolation but only in the promises of God, which be there set downe, whereon the soules of al holy men haue euer sed, and bene stayed:
and the manifold temptations of Sathan) it is not possible that we should stand or have any hope of consolation but only in the promises of God, which be there Set down, whereon the Souls of all holy men have ever said, and be stayed:
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& also the thing where ▪ of they would be certified, do now, in all haste, without anie further delay, go to the place to sée the thing, wherein wée may beholde the true worke of Gods word, that it not onelie instructeth them to conferre and talke of the thing,
& also the thing where ▪ of they would be certified, do now, in all haste, without any further Delay, go to the place to see the thing, wherein we may behold the true work of God's word, that it not only Instructeth them to confer and talk of the thing,
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they are willing to crie, Lord, Lord, and carrie the countenaunce of Gospellers, but to bring foorth the fruit of it in their conuersation, this is the thing that they straine curtesie at:
they Are willing to cry, Lord, Lord, and carry the countenance of Evangelists, but to bring forth the fruit of it in their Conversation, this is the thing that they strain courtesy At:
so is it as true, that without the fruit of that which we make shew of, we cannot perswade our selues to be (neither in déede are we) the seruants of God.
so is it as true, that without the fruit of that which we make show of, we cannot persuade our selves to be (neither in deed Are we) the Servants of God.
When men that haue more ciuill honestie and moderation of themselues then the common sorte haue, doe méete togither often, they haue vp whole common wealthes in their talke:
When men that have more civil honesty and moderation of themselves then the Common sort have, do meet together often, they have up Whole Common wealths in their talk:
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but couer all vnder this cloke, flesh is fraile, we are all sinners, and so thinke that to be excuse sufficient to kepe themselues still in the state they be,
but cover all under this cloak, Flesh is frail, we Are all Sinners, and so think that to be excuse sufficient to keep themselves still in the state they be,
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and these people be com monly such, as either beare offices, or are some way assistantes, in corporations, where they be gouerned by the cōsultation of man:
and these people be come monly such, as either bear Offices, or Are Some Way assistants, in corporations, where they be governed by the consultation of man:
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especially when you do méete togither, for the election of your Magistrates, I am sure you will all saie and wish in generall termes, that a sufficient man may haue this and that office:
especially when you do meet together, for the election of your Magistrates, I am sure you will all say and wish in general terms, that a sufficient man may have this and that office:
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but surely it falleth out, that euerie man almost is led by his priuate affection, in the particular wishing either the preferment and benefite of him selfe,
but surely it falls out, that every man almost is led by his private affection, in the particular wishing either the preferment and benefit of him self,
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we are to contend with all possible indeuor, that we may euē go before our teachers, that (as Dauid did) we may excel them, in wisedome, zeale, vnderstanding, and godlines:
we Are to contend with all possible endeavour, that we may even go before our Teachers, that (as David did) we may excel them, in Wisdom, zeal, understanding, and godliness:
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and learuedder? is not he of great accoumpt with the best? trowe you if it were the right way to heauen that he would so little regard it? I know him to haue more skill then I,
and learuedder? is not he of great account with the best? trow you if it were the right Way to heaven that he would so little regard it? I know him to have more skill then I,
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the gredy desire of gaine hath so rauished our heartes, that we cleane forget, nay that we are carelesse, whom it is that we goe before, father or mother, friend or foe.
the greedy desire of gain hath so ravished our hearts, that we clean forget, nay that we Are careless, whom it is that we go before, father or mother, friend or foe.
Whereby we doe euen condemne our selues to be méere worldlinges, wholly addicted to the mucke of this worlde, not caring what become of all our dearest friendes,
Whereby we do even condemn our selves to be mere worldlings, wholly addicted to the muck of this world, not caring what become of all our dearest Friends,
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that we had such a care to get vnto vs true wisdome, vertue and holinesse. O that we were as vigilant to increase in knowledge, faith and righteousnes:
that we had such a care to get unto us true Wisdom, virtue and holiness. O that we were as vigilant to increase in knowledge, faith and righteousness:
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And found ) Now foloweth the fruit of this trauaile of the shéepherds, in thrée points (as you heard in the beginning) first, they found that they sought for: secondly, published it abroad:
And found) Now Followeth the fruit of this travail of the shepherds, in thrée points (as you herd in the beginning) First, they found that they sought for: secondly, published it abroad:
that according to their expectation and earnest desire, they vsing the meanes, and taking the course that was inioyned vnto them, obteine their desire,
that according to their expectation and earnest desire, they using the means, and taking the course that was enjoined unto them, obtain their desire,
For either they dispise and contemne y• meanes that should bring them to the thing that they desire, (as he that doth wishe he were religious, condemneth word preached:
For either they despise and contemn y• means that should bring them to the thing that they desire, (as he that does wish he were religious, Condemneth word preached:
he that would be rich, refuseth • … he paines to trauaile for the same or else • … edoth it so distrustingly, that he reposeth • … ot y• confidence in God, which he should.
he that would be rich, Refuseth • … he pains to travail for the same or Else • … edoth it so distrustingly, that he reposes • … It y• confidence in God, which he should.
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as vtterly to renounce these present pleasures so farre, as to denie my selfe wholly: but this I will doe, I will take vpon me the profession of Iesus Christ,
as utterly to renounce these present pleasures so Far, as to deny my self wholly: but this I will do, I will take upon me the profession of Iesus christ,
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I will not trust him too farre, but take him in the one hand, and the world in the other, that if at any time, I be troubled for the one, I may cleaue with honesty to the other,
I will not trust him too Far, but take him in the one hand, and the world in the other, that if At any time, I be troubled for the one, I may cleave with honesty to the other,
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Thus doe a number in these dayes (as their déeds doe most euidently declare) but what get they by it? Surely, the Lord in his iust iudgement, doth so bridle them because they would not trust him wholly to be their gouernour, that they doe neuer féele the swéetnesse of Religion, in so much that in time of persecution they vanish away,
Thus do a number in these days (as their Deeds do most evidently declare) but what get they by it? Surely, the Lord in his just judgement, does so bridle them Because they would not trust him wholly to be their governor, that they do never feel the sweetness of Religion, in so much that in time of persecution they vanish away,
for how can a man reueale a thing vnto an other, whereof he is still ignorant himselfe? How can a blind man sée to directe an other in the way? and therfore the first thing that is required at our handes, in the seruice of God, is that we seeke thoroughly to knowe his will, to the end that we may haue a most certain ground, both how to directe our owne wayes,
for how can a man reveal a thing unto an other, whereof he is still ignorant himself? How can a blind man see to Direct an other in the Way? and Therefore the First thing that is required At our hands, in the service of God, is that we seek thoroughly to know his will, to the end that we may have a most certain ground, both how to Direct our own ways,
but because they haue not that care to be directed by certaine knowledge, both their own wayes that séeme good in their own eyes (yea thoughe they be workes in themselues good) are odious in the sight of God,
but Because they have not that care to be directed by certain knowledge, both their own ways that seem good in their own eyes (yea though they be works in themselves good) Are odious in the sighed of God,
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as being fruits that procéede not from faith, and also their profession or outward shewe, is espied faultie euen in the world, and they accounted hypocrites:
as being fruits that proceed not from faith, and also their profession or outward show, is espied faulty even in the world, and they accounted Hypocrites:
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for both the godly (to whom the Lord hath giuen the spirit of discretion to discerne those thinges that differre) do sée their course to be only in outward appearance,
for both the godly (to whom the Lord hath given the Spirit of discretion to discern those things that differre) do see their course to be only in outward appearance,
so shall they in any extremitie haue the testimony of a good conscience, the comfort whereof ouercom, meth all those euils that the godly are continually (thorough the malice of Satan) haunted withall.
so shall they in any extremity have the testimony of a good conscience, the Comfort whereof overcome, meth all those evils that the godly Are continually (through the malice of Satan) haunted withal.
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their thankfull heartes, that hauing reciued such a benefit from the hand of God, thinke it their duetye to make knowen vnto others, what a bountifull God he is:
their thankful hearts, that having received such a benefit from the hand of God, think it their duty to make known unto Others, what a bountiful God he is:
Their louing affections to their brethren, that are desirous to haue them partakers of those notable benefits of God, in the birth of his Sonne Iesus Christ:
Their loving affections to their brothers, that Are desirous to have them partakers of those notable benefits of God, in the birth of his Son Iesus christ:
and loue to our brethren must moue vs, by al lawfull meanes, to make that knowen vnto others which we our selues doe learne out of Gods worde, the summe whereof standeth in these two pointes:
and love to our brothers must move us, by all lawful means, to make that known unto Others which we our selves do Learn out of God's word, the sum whereof Stands in these two points:
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So that it appeareth plainely hereby what is the duety of euery Christian, which (indéede) causeth them that haue a care to kepe Gods commandementes, to take this course where with all the godlesse are moste of all offended,
So that it appears plainly hereby what is the duty of every Christian, which (indeed) Causes them that have a care to keep God's Commandments, to take this course where with all the godless Are most of all offended,
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for praise to be accounted religious persons, whose accusation thoughe it may fall out to be true in some, (for we haue examples of both in the Scriptures:
for praise to be accounted religious Persons, whose accusation though it may fallen out to be true in Some, (for we have Examples of both in the Scriptures:
Iudas was a buste body, carping at the déede of Marie, for spending the precious ointmēt vpon Christ, that might haue bene sold, and giuen to the poore:
Iudas was a bust body, carping At the deed of Marry, for spending the precious ointment upon christ, that might have be sold, and given to the poor:
I must respecte the thing which is for my owne benefite, and not the intent of the party which he shall answere for Therefore seeing the worlde cannot abide this,
I must respect the thing which is for my own benefit, and not the intent of the party which he shall answer for Therefore seeing the world cannot abide this,
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the which, whosoeuer would haue vnknowen, doth accuse God, either of lacke of discretion, to set y• downe in his reuealed word that is not to be taught,
the which, whosoever would have unknown, does accuse God, either of lack of discretion, to Set y• down in his revealed word that is not to be taught,
and these do accuse the Lord of great carelesnesse ouer his Church, that would giue them such an vnper fect lawe, wherby all and euery cause and person in his Church cannot be directed:
and these do accuse the Lord of great carelessness over his Church, that would give them such an vnper fect law, whereby all and every cause and person in his Church cannot be directed:
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and therefore letting them both goe, let vs imbrace all Gods worde, and nothing else: let vs publish that all, and nothing but it, by the example of these shéepheardes.
and Therefore letting them both go, let us embrace all God's word, and nothing Else: let us publish that all, and nothing but it, by the Exampl of these shepherds.
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as the basenesse of his birth, the simplicitie of his mother, and contemptiblenesse of his kindred (for the stocke of Dauid in those dayes was most hated by the heathen kinges, and gouenours):
as the baseness of his birth, the simplicity of his mother, and contemptibleness of his kindred (for the stock of David in those days was most hated by the heathen Kings, and Governors):
and as for Christ, he was but a child, and his kindred being poore, and therfore his partie weake, they coulde haue no rescue at his handes from their violence:
and as for christ, he was but a child, and his kindred being poor, and Therefore his party weak, they could have no rescue At his hands from their violence:
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and therefore it was their duty to vse al meanes, that the glory of God might be aduaunced for it, by whose example we may learne a moste necessary lesson.
and Therefore it was their duty to use all means, that the glory of God might be advanced for it, by whose Exampl we may Learn a most necessary Lesson.
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or for feare of wordly losse or tribulatiō for his sake, or by one temptation or other, are driuen backe from that sincere course that once they did practise:
or for Fear of wordly loss or tribulation for his sake, or by one temptation or other, Are driven back from that sincere course that once they did practise:
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as was in the time of our sauiour Christ, when many of his disciples went backeward, insomuch that Christ may say to a very small number, that serue him truly,
as was in the time of our Saviour christ, when many of his Disciples went backward, insomuch that christ may say to a very small number, that serve him truly,
now will you goe too? whose stay and comfort is that beauenly aunswere of Peter, to whom should we goe? Seing Christ hath the wordes of eternall life, whome we beléeue and knowe to come from God,
now will you go too? whose stay and Comfort is that beauenly answer of Peter, to whom should we go? Sing christ hath the words of Eternal life, whom we believe and know to come from God,
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NOWE followeth the second sort of people wher in this thing was effectuall (for the third thing y• is to be considered in the shéepheardes because the holy ghost hath set it last in the text, I will also referre it vnto the latter ende) for it is said when they heard of the shéep heardes both the thing that was come to passe and also the mean parties by whō:
NOW follows the second sort of people where in this thing was effectual (for the third thing y• is to be considered in the shepherds Because the holy ghost hath Set it last in the text, I will also refer it unto the latter end) for it is said when they herd of the sheep herds both the thing that was come to pass and also the mean parties by whom:
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they wondered, for euery point of religion is straunge to naturall men, wherein we may sée y• wonderful force of gods word which carrieth with it such a maiestye, that it béeing sincerely deliuered, shaketh the heartes euen of all estates of men.
they wondered, for every point of Religion is strange to natural men, wherein we may see y• wondered force of God's word which Carrieth with it such a majesty, that it being sincerely Delivered, shakes the hearts even of all estates of men.
for some it hardeneth through their owne peruersnes, others it molifieth and maketh them more obedient vnto God and surely this is a doctrine wherewithall we haue great neede to examine our selues.
for Some it Hardeneth through their own perverseness, Others it mollifieth and makes them more obedient unto God and surely this is a Doctrine wherewithal we have great need to examine our selves.
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This is a fearefull thing (if it were rightly weyed) not onelie to them that be professed foes to the worde that they heare (whome all men accompt to be in desperate estate) but also, to them that otherwise are taken and doe take them selues for ciuill honest men, that for orders sake will present them selues in the place where the worde of God is preached,
This is a fearful thing (if it were rightly weighed) not only to them that be professed foes to the word that they hear (whom all men account to be in desperate estate) but also, to them that otherwise Are taken and do take them selves for civil honest men, that for order sake will present them selves in the place where the word of God is preached,
These people that thus wondered at the thing, are yet further to be considred, to wit, that for all their wondering, wée reade not, that euer they set the one foot before the other, to go to the place where Christ was, that they might sée him:
These people that thus wondered At the thing, Are yet further to be considered, to wit, that for all their wondering, we read not, that ever they Set the one foot before the other, to go to the place where christ was, that they might see him:
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for let them come to the Church where they heare Gods word preached, you shall sée them presently so attentiue as though they would catch the doctrine before it be vttered:
for let them come to the Church where they hear God's word preached, you shall see them presently so attentive as though they would catch the Doctrine before it be uttered:
in commending it so highly, they confesse it should be obeyed, and yet in that they neyther are instructed nor reformed by it, they shewe themselues to walke contrarie to that which their consciences do approoue:
in commending it so highly, they confess it should be obeyed, and yet in that they neither Are instructed nor reformed by it, they show themselves to walk contrary to that which their Consciences do approve:
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But Marie kept all those things and pondered them in her heart ] This is the third parte, wherein the birth of Christ reuealed by the Angell is effectuall, shée was the mother of the childe,
But Marie kept all those things and pondered them in her heart ] This is the third part, wherein the birth of christ revealed by the Angel is effectual, she was the mother of the child,
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If she had béen of the minde that manie be in these our daies, and yet take them selues to be good Christians, shée woulde haue saide vnto the shéepeheards:
If she had been of the mind that many be in these our days, and yet take them selves to be good Christians, she would have said unto the shepherds:
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I heard this handled by a learneder man than hée is, by Maister Doctour, by Maister Archdeacon, &c. I am sure he can saye no more in it (nor so much) as hée did, therefore I will be gone.
I herd this handled by a Learneder man than he is, by Master Doctor, by Master Archdeacon, etc. I am sure he can say no more in it (nor so much) as he did, Therefore I will be gone.
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and marke euerie word verie attentiuely. Which vse also we must make of the like: for if a Sparrowe fall not vppon the grounde without our fathers will:
and mark every word very attentively. Which use also we must make of the like: for if a Sparrow fallen not upon the ground without our Father's will:
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and heareth it sounding in his eares againe, may reason thus with himselfe, why doth God offer it vnto me, knowing, that héeretofore I haue despised it? Surely because hée hath a loue vnto me,
and hears it sounding in his ears again, may reason thus with himself, why does God offer it unto me, knowing, that heretofore I have despised it? Surely Because he hath a love unto me,
And pondered them in her heart ) The second thing that Marie did, they beeing kept in the chest of her heart, it is saide moreouer, that she pondered them, that is, called them often to her remembrance,
And pondered them in her heart) The second thing that Marie did, they being kept in the chest of her heart, it is said moreover, that she pondered them, that is, called them often to her remembrance,
yet notwithstanding they wil oppose them selues, both in knowledge against the learnedest, and in godlinesse against the most holie, whose helpe (in déede) Sathan vseth to out face the true seruants of the Lord with their bragges:
yet notwithstanding they will oppose them selves, both in knowledge against the Learnedest, and in godliness against the most holy, whose help (in deed) Sathan uses to out face the true Servants of the Lord with their brags:
But Marie was not of that minde, she was inspired with that spirite which teacheth true humilitie, which instructeth the godlie to be lowlie in their owne conceit,
But Marie was not of that mind, she was inspired with that Spirit which Teaches true humility, which Instructeth the godly to be lowly in their own conceit,
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as they that be certainely perswaded of Gods fauour to them, haue not present or so great néede of the comforts against distrustfulnesse, they that be sufficiently humbled, néede not greatly the seuere reprehensions of the Law:
as they that be Certainly persuaded of God's favour to them, have not present or so great need of the comforts against distrustfulness, they that be sufficiently humbled, need not greatly the severe reprehensions of the Law:
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We may learne this lesson by the example of a good housholder, who finding anie implement in his house, which he presently knoweth not how to bestow, wil saie, I wil keep it seauen yeares,
We may Learn this Lesson by the Exampl of a good householder, who finding any implement in his house, which he presently Knoweth not how to bestow, will say, I will keep it seauen Years,
if we lacke it then, we had as good lacke it still, and therefore lette vs prouide for it aforehand, that we neuer be found as the foolish Uirgins without oile in our lamps.
if we lack it then, we had as good lack it still, and Therefore let us provide for it aforehand, that we never be found as the foolish Virgins without oil in our lamps.
as it was spoken vnto them ) This is the third and last effect that is sette downe vnto vs to be wrought in the shéepeheards, by the knowledge of the birth of Christ:
as it was spoken unto them) This is the third and last Effect that is Set down unto us to be wrought in the shepherds, by the knowledge of the birth of christ:
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and were fully instructed in the birth of Iesus Christ they returned back againe from Bethlem vnto the place of their former abode, to exercise the dueties of their ordinary vocation:
and were Fully instructed in the birth of Iesus christ they returned back again from Bethlehem unto the place of their former Abided, to exercise the duties of their ordinary vocation:
For the first end of our creation is Gods glorie, and the second, our own saluation, wherevnto in their seuerall places the businesses of this world must attend and giue place, that is, that no things that be in,
For the First end of our creation is God's glory, and the second, our own salvation, whereunto in their several places the businesses of this world must attend and give place, that is, that no things that be in,
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for howe fewe are there to be found in this ▪ worlde that doe kéepe their worldlie desires so farre vnder, that they be wholly eaten vppe with the glorie of the Lorde? And howe manie are there euerie where that do place this world in equall degrée with religion,
for how few Are there to be found in this ▪ world that do keep their worldly Desires so Far under, that they be wholly eaten up with the glory of the Lord? And how many Are there every where that do place this world in equal degree with Religion,
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how easie a thing is it to find euery where those persons that do entertaine this present world as a Quéene, giuing vnto him the whole rule and gouernement of their hearts and minds,
how easy a thing is it to find every where those Persons that do entertain this present world as a Queen, giving unto him the Whole Rule and government of their hearts and minds,
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But howesoeuer the worlde despiseth her (being that wisedome of God spoken of by Salomon, that crieth in the stréets) we are to preferre her before golde and siluer, before delights and pleasures, we are to make it the finall end of all our deuises,
But howsoever the world despises her (being that Wisdom of God spoken of by Solomon, that cries in the streets) we Are to prefer her before gold and silver, before delights and pleasures, we Are to make it the final end of all our devises,
and not to wed them selues thus to the world, wil answere (their owne consciences telling them that it should be so) indéed I confes I am too blame to be so negligent,
and not to wed them selves thus to the world, will answer (their own Consciences telling them that it should be so) indeed I confess I am too blame to be so negligent,
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but to say the truth, I could not as yet do as I would, for I haue had so many matters in hand as I could possibly turne my selfe vnto, which are indifferent wel ouergone now:
but to say the truth, I could not as yet do as I would, for I have had so many matters in hand as I could possibly turn my self unto, which Are indifferent well overgone now:
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Let vs yet obserue further the doings of these shéepeherds, who (though they were verie zealous and forward) yet you sée, that in his due place they had also a dutifull care of their calling, not béeing so farre carried awaie from their shéepe, that they vtterly forgotte them:
Let us yet observe further the doings of these shéepeherds, who (though they were very zealous and forward) yet you see, that in his due place they had also a dutiful care of their calling, not being so Far carried away from their sheep, that they utterly forgotten them:
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yea rather religion is so far from hindering or exempting a man from his calling, that it is the onelie direction for man, both to choose vnto himselfe such a calling as is lawfull:
yea rather Religion is so Far from hindering or exempting a man from his calling, that it is the only direction for man, both to choose unto himself such a calling as is lawful:
but estéem of it as a necessary thing in this present pilgrimage, so ▪ that the doctrine being most euident, it teacheth vs to condemne the doings of foure seuerall sortes of people:
but esteem of it as a necessary thing in this present pilgrimage, so ▪ that the Doctrine being most evident, it Teaches us to condemn the doings of foure several sorts of people:
first of them that vnder the pretence & shew of religion, will liue an idle life, being carelesse both for them selues & their families, alleadging this:
First of them that under the pretence & show of Religion, will live an idle life, being careless both for them selves & their families, alleging this:
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but they are to know, y• (if they be not within the nūber of lame & impotent persons, who can not prouide for themselues) The Apostle enioineth to them, to eate their own bread with quietnes.
but they Are to know, y• (if they be not within the number of lame & impotent Persons, who can not provide for themselves) The Apostle enjoineth to them, to eat their own bred with quietness.
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& so loiter ouer the rest, thei are yet further o learn, that they must also labour that they may giue to him that néeds, to haue such a care ouer their poore brethren, that al the help that they can possibly affoorde, is to be employed to the benefite of the saints that are on the earth,
& so loiter over the rest, they Are yet further oh Learn, that they must also labour that they may give to him that needs, to have such a care over their poor brothers, that all the help that they can possibly afford, is to be employed to the benefit of the Saints that Are on the earth,
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for it is a common complaint (the trueth whereof I referre vnto euerie mannes conscience) that if once they become religions, they waxe more carelesse in their Maisters businesse, which if they do, it is a greeuous sinne in them,
for it is a Common complaint (the truth whereof I refer unto every Man's conscience) that if once they become Religions, they wax more careless in their Masters business, which if they do, it is a grievous sin in them,
for Saint Paul enioineth vnto seruants, that they should be obedient vnto them that are their Maisters according to the flesh in all things, not with eie seruice as men pleasers,
for Saint Paul enjoineth unto Servants, that they should be obedient unto them that Are their Masters according to the Flesh in all things, not with eye service as men pleasers,
and therefore, if anie shall by colour of religion, waxe carelesse in his Maisters affaires, lette both himselfe and others knowe, that he is not religious indéede,
and Therefore, if any shall by colour of Religion, wax careless in his Masters affairs, let both himself and Others know, that he is not religious indeed,
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but also that they instruct them dailie in the feare of the Lord, teaching them to do euerie thing by knowledge out of the word and conscience of obedience vnto God.
but also that they instruct them daily in the Fear of the Lord, teaching them to do every thing by knowledge out of the word and conscience of Obedience unto God.
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and their Cousingermanes the family of Loue, (of Lust I may terme them better) who (mistaking that place of Scripture in the Actes of the Apostles where it is said, that they that were conuerted vnto Christ, had all things common) do holde, that no man hath anie propertie in any thing that he possesseth,
and their Cousingermanes the family of Love, (of Lust I may term them better) who (mistaking that place of Scripture in the Acts of the Apostles where it is said, that they that were converted unto christ, had all things Common) do hold, that no man hath any property in any thing that he Possesses,
yet being duely considered they containe no such matter, for the verse following doth shewe the meaning of the former where it is saide, that they sold their possessions,
yet being duly considered they contain no such matter, for the verse following does show the meaning of the former where it is said, that they sold their possessions,
But if it should be so taken, it were manifest contrarie to other places of the Scriptures (which were great blasphemie to think that any parte of Gods worde shoulde be contrarie to an other) for trueth is one,
But if it should be so taken, it were manifest contrary to other places of the Scriptures (which were great blasphemy to think that any part of God's word should be contrary to an other) for truth is one,
if men had no propertie in things, for then why should they sell? Or what néeded the other to buy? Besides that, the Scripture is plentiful in this, to exhort rich men vnto liberalitie and pitie in reléeuing their néedie brethren,
if men had no property in things, for then why should they fell? Or what needed the other to buy? Beside that, the Scripture is plentiful in this, to exhort rich men unto liberality and pity in relieving their needy brothers,
The third sort is that rout of Friers and Monkes, who pretending the more oportunitie to serue God, abandoned themselues from all callings both of the Church and common wealth to the ende that they might liue an idle and loytering life, who through their hypocrisie robbed the people to enrich themselues,
The third sort is that rout of Friars and Monks, who pretending the more opportunity to serve God, abandoned themselves from all callings both of the Church and Common wealth to the end that they might live an idle and loitering life, who through their hypocrisy robbed the people to enrich themselves,
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and their celles, and being carelesse of euerie good exercise, whereas by the Apostles rule (afore alleadged) they should not haue eaten yet notwithstanding they were (for the most) so stallfed,
and their celles, and being careless of every good exercise, whereas by the Apostles Rule (afore alleged) they should not have eaten yet notwithstanding they were (for the most) so stallfed,
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and yet notwithstanding the veriest Caterpillers that euer were, whereby we may behold (discerning the trée by the fruit) what gréedie vermine Poperie doth hatch and bring foorth, to the greate impouerishing of whole cōmon welths, and kingdomes.
and yet notwithstanding the veriest Caterpillars that ever were, whereby we may behold (discerning the tree by the fruit) what greedy vermin Popery does hatch and bring forth, to the great impoverishing of Whole Common wealths, and kingdoms.
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though they can neither teach others, nor yet haue learned what religion is themselues) haue (and do dailie) thrust them selues into the Ministerie, being of qualities much like vnto Ieroboams Priests, where vpon aryseth this enormity, of all other, most to be lamented, that poore people (notwithstanding thys long libertie of the Gospell) remayne stil as ignorant as they were in the time of Poperie,
though they can neither teach Others, nor yet have learned what Religion is themselves) have (and do daily) thrust them selves into the Ministry, being of qualities much like unto Ieroboams Priests, where upon ariseth this enormity, of all other, most to be lamented, that poor people (notwithstanding this long liberty of the Gospel) remain still as ignorant as they were in the time of Popery,
because they sée these people that should leade them, who haue onelie chaunged their coats, liue so wickedly, that they neyther care for religion nor yet ciuill honestie, who in truth (I speake that I knowe by experience) are the greatest foes that the true Ministers of Gods worde haue, peruerting priuately that whiche they teach publiquely:
Because they see these people that should lead them, who have only changed their coats, live so wickedly, that they neither care for Religion nor yet civil honesty, who in truth (I speak that I know by experience) Are the greatest foes that the true Ministers of God's word have, perverting privately that which they teach publicly:
The fourth, and the last sort of people, is, the gréedie couetous worldlings, who (respecting onely their own gaine) haue no regard what course they take, be it lawful or vnlawful,
The fourth, and the last sort of people, is, the greedy covetous worldlings, who (respecting only their own gain) have no regard what course they take, be it lawful or unlawful,
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so that they may haue great aduantage by it, which people generally be such, as séeke either to féede the veines and itching desires of fantastical heads with gay gorgeous and new deuises, whose gaine (through the follie and fickle headed alteration of vs Englishmen) is great:
so that they may have great advantage by it, which people generally be such, as seek either to feed the Veins and itching Desires of fantastical Heads with gay gorgeous and new devises, whose gain (through the folly and fickle headed alteration of us Englishmen) is great:
For, what a stirre did Demetrius make in Ephesus at the preaching of Paule? and al to defend his owne trade of vngodlie gaine, by making still temples or shrines for Diana, much like vnto the boxes wherein the Papists are wont to putte their little God almightie (as they terme him) so that it behooneth euerie one that is careful to please God,
For, what a stir did Demetrius make in Ephesus At the preaching of Paul? and all to defend his own trade of ungodly gain, by making still Temples or shrines for Diana, much like unto the boxes wherein the Papists Are wont to put their little God almighty (as they term him) so that it behooneth every one that is careful to please God,
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and benefite by religion, to labour to be certified out of the worde of God, of the lawefulnesse of his calling, to the end, that he may embrace the Gospell with a good conscience.
and benefit by Religion, to labour to be certified out of the word of God, of the lawefulnesse of his calling, to the end, that he may embrace the Gospel with a good conscience.
or idlest life, doe conuert all that they haue into money, and putte it out vnto Usurie, of all other synnes the verie Canker of the common wealth at this day,
or idlest life, do convert all that they have into money, and put it out unto Usury, of all other Sins the very Canker of the Common wealth At this day,
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and Canon law, and as for the law of God (whose only authoritie I fight withal against it) it is as plaine to be prooued, that it is a horrible sinne to take any gaine, in any commoditie for the loue of money,
and Canon law, and as for the law of God (whose only Authority I fight withal against it) it is as plain to be proved, that it is a horrible sin to take any gain, in any commodity for the love of money,
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and therefore let no man flatter himself with this or that qualification, as why may I not? &c. For no excuse may serue against Gods owne word, no exceptions may be made against it,
and Therefore let no man flatter himself with this or that qualification, as why may I not? etc. For no excuse may serve against God's own word, no exceptions may be made against it,
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Againe, though these Shéepeheards shewed themselues maruelous forward, yet you sée, that after they had found that they did desire, they had their flockes to returne to againe, wherein we may behold the great loue of God vnto them, that in those daungerous times their flocks were preserued vnto them, wherby wée may learne this generall lesson, that religion rightly vsed is no enimy to lawful gaine:
Again, though these Shepherds showed themselves marvelous forward, yet you see, that After they had found that they did desire, they had their flocks to return to again, wherein we may behold the great love of God unto them, that in those dangerous times their flocks were preserved unto them, whereby we may Learn this general Lesson, that Religion rightly used is no enemy to lawful gain:
a doctrine that will hardly sincke into the heads of a number, for they perswade themselues, that nothing is more enimy to worldly gaine than religion, whom I do briefly answere thus, that if they meane euerie kinde of gaine which way soeuer it be come by, without regard whether it be had by right or wrong, they say truly, that religion is the onely foe (next vnder God) that it hath:
a Doctrine that will hardly sink into the Heads of a number, for they persuade themselves, that nothing is more enemy to worldly gain than Religion, whom I do briefly answer thus, that if they mean every kind of gain which Way soever it be come by, without regard whither it be had by right or wrong, they say truly, that Religion is the only foe (next under God) that it hath:
For if he will truly enter into the consideration of the thing by the word of God, he shal find, that God neuer afflicteth any man because he is religious, contrariwise, wée reade and sée daily by our owne experience, that God seuerely plagueth the lacke or contempt of religion euen in worldly matters,
For if he will truly enter into the consideration of the thing by the word of God, he shall find, that God never afflicts any man Because he is religious, contrariwise, we read and see daily by our own experience, that God severely plagueth the lack or contempt of Religion even in worldly matters,
for you shal see some that are so vigilant and careful about their earthly commodities, that they can not affoord themselues any time to refresh their weary bodies with sléepe and food,
for you shall see Some that Are so vigilant and careful about their earthly commodities, that they can not afford themselves any time to refresh their weary bodies with sleep and food,
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And therefore we are first to séeke his glorie, and then in all our trauailes to acknowlege them to be vnfit to yéelde vs any comfort without his gratious blessing be vpon the same.
And Therefore we Are First to seek his glory, and then in all our travails to acknowledge them to be unfit to yield us any Comfort without his gracious blessing be upon the same.
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Wherein they shewed them selues not to be forgetfull or vnthankefull of Gods mercie toward them, by whose example we may learne what duetie we owe vnto the Lorde our God in respect of his manifold blessings, that we must glorifie his holy name continually for them:
Wherein they showed them selves not to be forgetful or unthankful of God's mercy towards them, by whose Exampl we may Learn what duty we owe unto the Lord our God in respect of his manifold blessings, that we must Glorify his holy name continually for them:
For time (which should teach vs experience of the loue of God towardes vs ▪ and so make vs more zealous) doeth cleane weare out of our mindes the remembraunce of former benefites receiued,
For time (which should teach us experience of the love of God towards us ▪ and so make us more zealous) doth clean wear out of our minds the remembrance of former benefits received,
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But it is with them according to the common Prouerb, soone hote, soone colde, for they become afterward so faint and cold in their course begunne, that it may be truly said of them,
But it is with them according to the Common Proverb, soon hight, soon cold, for they become afterwards so faint and cold in their course begun, that it may be truly said of them,
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but assure your selues, that if the plentie thereof do make you estéeme it lesse precious, God will send you that darth & famine that he threatneth by the Prophet, that yée shall séeke it from sea to sea, and not finde it.
but assure your selves, that if the plenty thereof do make you esteem it less precious, God will send you that darth & famine that he threatens by the Prophet, that the shall seek it from sea to sea, and not find it.
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Moreouer, in that these are saide to haue this wroght in them by the vnderstanding of the thing, that they glorified and praised God, we learne, that where religion is truly imbraced ▪ where the word of God taketh root & true holde, it wil bring foorth the fruit conuenient & agréeable to the same:
Moreover, in that these Are said to have this wrought in them by the understanding of the thing, that they glorified and praised God, we Learn, that where Religion is truly embraced ▪ where the word of God Takes root & true hold, it will bring forth the fruit convenient & agreeable to the same:
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for Gods spirit accompanieth religion, which is a spirite of heate and zeale making mans heart (as it were) to melt at those things y• are for the glorie of God,
for God's Spirit accompanieth Religion, which is a Spirit of heat and zeal making men heart (as it were) to melt At those things y• Are for the glory of God,
the whole passion, death, & glorificatiō of Christ is manifested vnto vs, so that we lacke nothing to perfect our knowlege (if we will receiue it) & therfore there must be no lingering in vs, to shew forth al y• praises of god in most perfectiō, which we do litle regard.
the Whole passion, death, & glorification of christ is manifested unto us, so that we lack nothing to perfect our knowledge (if we will receive it) & Therefore there must be no lingering in us, to show forth all y• praises of god in most perfection, which we do little regard.
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For al that they had heard and seene, as it was spoken vnto them ) The third and last point of all, which is the cause that mooued them to reioice and praise the Lord euen the things that they had heard and seene, by whom we must learne the last (but not the least duetie) that we owe vnto God,
For all that they had herd and seen, as it was spoken unto them) The third and last point of all, which is the cause that moved them to rejoice and praise the Lord even the things that they had herd and seen, by whom we must Learn the last (but not the least duty) that we owe unto God,
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euen continually to recount, ponder, and consider the manifold blessings that the Lorde doeth multiplie vpon vs daily by the iust consideration whereof we cannot choose,
even continually to recount, ponder, and Consider the manifold blessings that the Lord doth multiply upon us daily by the just consideration whereof we cannot choose,
and perfourme that dutie in obedience to his commaundements, that he requireth at our hands As for the manner of his praise wée may also learne it by these shéepeheards, that they did it as it was tolde them, that is, according as God had commaunded:
and perform that duty in Obedience to his Commandments, that he requires At our hands As for the manner of his praise we may also Learn it by these shepherds, that they did it as it was told them, that is, according as God had commanded:
let vs (I say) studie and indeuour by all possible meanes, that so long as we abide in this transitorie world, we may shew foorth the glorie of his name according to his will:
let us (I say) study and endeavour by all possible means, that so long as we abide in this transitory world, we may show forth the glory of his name according to his will:
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then shal we be sure of his fauour vnto vs in this life, and of eternall ioies in the world to come, by the merites and bloodsheding of Iesus Christ our sauiour:
then shall we be sure of his favour unto us in this life, and of Eternal Joys in the world to come, by the merits and bloodshedding of Iesus christ our Saviour:
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