A sermon preached at Pauls Crosse by Iohn Walsal, one of the preachers of Christ his Church in Canterburie. 5. October. 1578. And published at the earnest request of certeine godlie Londoners and others
and as he is learned or ignoraunt, wise or foolishe, well affected or euill disposed, so wée commonly receiue or reiect what soeuer procéedeth from him:
and as he is learned or ignorant, wise or foolish, well affected or evil disposed, so we commonly receive or reject what soever Proceedeth from him:
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For as of all the sacred Canonicall Scriptures, so, of this nowe in hand, the holy Ghost, that spirite of truth, that comforter of the elect, that director of the faithfull i• the cause and authour.
For as of all the sacred Canonical Scriptures, so, of this now in hand, the holy Ghost, that Spirit of truth, that comforter of the elect, that director of the faithful i• the cause and author.
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vnto our Fathers &c. Againe, the whole scripture is giuen by inspiratiō of God. &c. Peter also in his second epistle & first cha. vttereth these wordes.
unto our Father's etc. Again, the Whole scripture is given by inspiration of God. etc. Peter also in his second epistle & First cham. uttereth these words.
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If we likwise respect the instruments, whereby this scripture, as by certein second causes and meanes, hath bene deliuered to vs, the excellencie thereof will also comfortably and plainely apeare.
If we likewise respect the Instruments, whereby this scripture, as by certain second Causes and means, hath be Delivered to us, the excellency thereof will also comfortably and plainly appear.
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First, Moses forbiddeth the Israelites to follow the impious maners of ye heathen people, in vsing witcheraft, sorceries, charming, soothsaying, in obseruing times and the fléeing of birdes:
First, Moses forbiddeth the Israelites to follow the impious manners of the heathen people, in using witchcraft, sorceries, charming, soothsaying, in observing times and the fleeing of Birds:
pronouncing all these abhominable vnto the Lord, & the cause why the Lord hath rooted out those nations, which were infected and defiled with these superstitious and damnable vanities.
pronouncing all these abominable unto the Lord, & the cause why the Lord hath rooted out those Nations, which were infected and defiled with these superstitious and damnable vanities.
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In the other branch Moses chargeth the Israelites to demeane themselues with all duetifull and true harted obedience towards ye Lord their God, saying, Thou shalt be vpright therefore with the lord thy God:
In the other branch Moses charges the Israelites to demean themselves with all dutiful and true hearted Obedience towards you Lord their God, saying, Thou shalt be upright Therefore with the lord thy God:
thereby signifying, that, if we wil haue the lord to be our God, his mercies continued, his vengeaunce deteyned, we must then not play the lame •réeples,
thereby signifying, that, if we will have the lord to be our God, his Mercies continued, his vengeance detained, we must then not play the lame •réeples,
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but we must go vprightly, & become vnfeigned detestoures of al impietie & superstition, and hartie zealous worshippers of the Lord, according to that religion & worship, which the Lord him selfe hath prescribed and cōmaunded in his word.
but we must go uprightly, & become unfeigned detestoures of all impiety & Superstition, and hearty zealous worshippers of the Lord, according to that Religion & worship, which the Lord him self hath prescribed and commanded in his word.
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and that Moses and all the prophetes should be taken from them by death, and so the worde of God coulde bee no suche sure staffe for them to trust and leane vnto, Moses, in this my text, doeth skilfully,
and that Moses and all the Prophets should be taken from them by death, and so the word of God could be no such sure staff for them to trust and lean unto, Moses, in this my text, doth skilfully,
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The lord your God shall rayse vp vnto you a Prophet, &c, meaning that the Lorde will neuer suffer his Church to bée vtterly destitute of true Prophetes and faithful interpreters of his worde.
The lord your God shall raise up unto you a Prophet, etc., meaning that the Lord will never suffer his Church to been utterly destitute of true prophets and faithful Interpreters of his word.
as, of his byrth, of his casting out, of his taking vp, and nourishing by Pharao his daughter, of his care ouer afflicted Israel, his killing of the Egyptian, his fléeing into the land of Madian, of the Angels appearing vnto him in a flame of fire, of the Lordes sending him into Egipt, of the wonders done by his hand in the lande of Egipt.
as, of his birth, of his casting out, of his taking up, and nourishing by Pharaoh his daughter, of his care over afflicted Israel, his killing of the Egyptian, his fleeing into the land of Midian, of the Angels appearing unto him in a flame of fire, of the lords sending him into Egypt, of the wonders done by his hand in the land of Egypt.
This, saith Stephā, is that Moses, which said, vnto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise vp vnto you, &c. By which words it is euident that Moses would not haue the Iews obstinatly tied to him for euer,
This, Says Stephā, is that Moses, which said, unto the children of Israel, A Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, etc. By which words it is evident that Moses would not have the Iews obstinately tied to him for ever,
Herevppon, Peter toke direct occasion to make an excellent sermon, wherein he openly and with all humilitie acknowledgeth that this lame créeple was healed, not by their cunning, power,
Hereupon, Peter took Direct occasion to make an excellent sermon, wherein he openly and with all humility acknowledgeth that this lame creeple was healed, not by their cunning, power,
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he also vpbraideth them with the villanies done to Christ, setting before their eyes their betraying him, their denying of him the holy one and the Iust, and desire of a murtherer to bee giuen vnto them:
he also upbraideth them with the villainies done to christ, setting before their eyes their betraying him, their denying of him the holy one and the Just, and desire of a murderer to be given unto them:
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their killinge of the Lorde of life. After hee had thus pearced their heartes with recitall of this barbarons crueltie, the rather to reclame & bringe them to some déepe & swéet féeling both of their owne sinnes,
their killing of the Lord of life. After he had thus pierced their hearts with recital of this barbarous cruelty, the rather to reclaim & bring them to Some deep & sweet feeling both of their own Sins,
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And therefore Peter exhorteth them vnto repentance, and to turne vnto the Lord, which cannot be done vnlesse they apprehend and catch holde vpon Iesus Christe the promised and perfourmed sauiour,
And Therefore Peter exhorteth them unto Repentance, and to turn unto the Lord, which cannot be done unless they apprehend and catch hold upon Iesus Christ the promised and performed Saviour,
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and the lawe and the Gospell so contrarie, as, if they had embraced Christ and his Gospell, they would by and by haue reputed and taken themselues for horrible schismatiques and backsliders from Moses and the lawe.
and the law and the Gospel so contrary, as, if they had embraced christ and his Gospel, they would by and by have reputed and taken themselves for horrible Schismatics and backsliders from Moses and the law.
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The whole matter doeth generally concerne the raysing vp of a Prophete: out of which generall head there plainly growe these foure particular and especiall braunches.
The Whole matter doth generally concern the raising up of a Prophet: out of which general head there plainly grow these foure particular and especial branches.
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It is not vnknowen (right Christian audience and dearely beloued in our Sauiour Christe) but vniuersally knowen, receaued and beléeued of all true Christians, that,
It is not unknown (right Christian audience and dearly Beloved in our Saviour Christ) but universally known, received and believed of all true Christians, that,
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as the Lorde GOD, before the foundations of the worlde were laide, did, in his excéeding ritch mercie, electe and chuse vnto saluation a certaine number of mankinde, whereof his Church should consist and stand,
as the Lord GOD, before the foundations of the world were laid, did, in his exceeding rich mercy, elect and choose unto salvation a certain number of mankind, whereof his Church should consist and stand,
so the same our heauenly father determined in his good time, and at his good pleasure, to call those his electe and chosen people vnto the true knowledge and comfortable féeling of his sonne Iesus Christ, that so they might be iustified by fayth in him, and afterwarde glorified with him.
so the same our heavenly father determined in his good time, and At his good pleasure, to call those his elect and chosen people unto the true knowledge and comfortable feeling of his son Iesus christ, that so they might be justified by faith in him, and afterward glorified with him.
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the Lorde hath mercifully giuen, and mightily preserued his holy worde, wherein his will is reuealed, which his will, is the verie perfect rule of righteousnesse, whereby the children of God are to frame and square out the whole course of all their life, aswell for true religion & the righte worshipping of him:
the Lord hath mercifully given, and mightily preserved his holy word, wherein his will is revealed, which his will, is the very perfect Rule of righteousness, whereby the children of God Are to frame and square out the Whole course of all their life, aswell for true Religion & the right worshipping of him:
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and that by the meanes of men, to whome seuere commandment is giuen to shew the people their transgressions, to admonish the wicked of his way, to teach and baptise all nations, to preache the worde instantlie, in season and out of season:
and that by the means of men, to whom severe Commandment is given to show the people their transgressions, to admonish the wicked of his Way, to teach and baptise all Nations, to preach the word instantly, in season and out of season:
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For whereas Moses sayth, The Lorde your God shall rayse vp vnto you a Prophet, He doeth vs to vnderstande that God will continually stirre vp such as shall diligently instruct his people in ye true knowledge of his holy worde.
For whereas Moses say, The Lord your God shall raise up unto you a Prophet, He doth us to understand that God will continually stir up such as shall diligently instruct his people in you true knowledge of his holy word.
For that Commission Marc. 16. Goe ye into all the worlde, and preach the gospel to euery creature. Those wordes of Christ to the disciples, As my father sent me,
For that Commission Marc. 16. Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Those words of christ to the Disciples, As my father sent me,
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so sende I you, that speache of Paule, how shall they preache, except they be sent? that rehersall of ecclesiasticall functions whiche Paule maketh, that charge giuen by our sauiour, Wherefore pray the Lorde of the haruest, that he woulde thrust out laborers into his haruest:
so send I you, that speech of Paul, how shall they preach, except they be sent? that rehearsal of ecclesiastical functions which Paul makes, that charge given by our Saviour, Wherefore pray the Lord of the harvest, that he would thrust out laborers into his harvest:
doe not al and euery one of these places strongly proue that the ministerie of the worde and sacramentes is no fancie of man, no inuention of fleshe and bloude, no alone politique order for the gouernement of the common wealth,
do not all and every one of these places strongly prove that the Ministry of the word and Sacraments is no fancy of man, no invention of Flesh and blood, no alone politic order for the government of the Common wealth,
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If the Lord God be the authour of the ministery, then what men, of whatsoeuer countenāce in the vniuersal world, shall once dare with vnwashen hands, that is to say, of corrupt affection, to elect or admit any to the ministerie, whiche the word of God alloweth not to be ministers,
If the Lord God be the author of the Ministry, then what men, of whatsoever countenance in the universal world, shall once Dare with unwashen hands, that is to say, of corrupt affection, to elect or admit any to the Ministry, which the word of God alloweth not to be Ministers,
For in ye ministers of god it is necessarily required, that, as Paule writeth to Titus, they hold fast that faithful word according to doctrine, and be also able to exhorte with wholesome doctrine,
For in you Ministers of god it is necessarily required, that, as Paul Writeth to Titus, they hold fast that faithful word according to Doctrine, and be also able to exhort with wholesome Doctrine,
Sith the Romishe Cleargie are so farre of from imbracing, beléeuing, following, and teaching this faithfull worde, that they oppose and set them selues against it, with all their might and mayne, prophane it, corrupt it, burne it, take on,
Sith the Romish Clergy Are so Far of from embracing, believing, following, and teaching this faithful word, that they oppose and Set them selves against it, with all their might and main, profane it, corrupt it, burn it, take on,
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and rage with fire and sworde against it, howe then can they be accounted in the number of true ministers? It may be that some will thinke to méete with me by and by,
and rage with fire and sword against it, how then can they be accounted in the number of true Ministers? It may be that Some will think to meet with me by and by,
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But this I must néeds say, that, as in the beginning when ye abolishing of poperie was attempted, flesh and bloud might haue pretended some reasons for the placing of vnméete ministers,
But this I must needs say, that, as in the beginning when the abolishing of popery was attempted, Flesh and blood might have pretended Some Reasons for the placing of unmeet Ministers,
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namely, that the number of Popish sacrificers to be displaced, was great: the number of learned ministers to succéede them, was small: the Vniuersities were infected:
namely, that the number of Popish sacrificers to be displaced, was great: the number of learned Ministers to succeed them, was small: the Universities were infected:
So I knowe no expresse worde of God, no sounde authoritie of any writer, no good reasō which can be now yelded for the continuance and encrease of the same:
So I know no express word of God, no sound Authority of any writer, no good reason which can be now yielded for the Continuance and increase of the same:
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especially in this longing of the people to be taught, in this staruing of soules with wante of teaching, in this comfortable aboundaunce of able ministers whiche both the Vniuersities maye,
especially in this longing of the people to be taught, in this starving of Souls with want of teaching, in this comfortable abundance of able Ministers which both the Universities may,
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Let vs all therefore, as many as wishe for the perfect beautie of Sion, heartily pray the Lord so thoroughly to deuour the heartes of all placed in authoritie with his gratious spirite, that both in making ministers,
Let us all Therefore, as many as wish for the perfect beauty of Sion, heartily pray the Lord so thoroughly to devour the hearts of all placed in Authority with his gracious Spirit, that both in making Ministers,
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and in bestowing liuings appointed for ministers, the glorie of God, the profite of the church, the institution and description of ministers conteined in his worde, may alwaies be carefully & obediently resoected.
and in bestowing livings appointed for Ministers, the glory of God, the profit of the Church, the Institution and description of Ministers contained in his word, may always be carefully & obediently resoected.
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though vnable to preach, are notwithstanding such, as for their true religion, right worshipping of God, zealous affection to the Gospell, prayinge for and with their congregations in a knowen language, onely to the Lord,
though unable to preach, Are notwithstanding such, as for their true Religion, right worshipping of God, zealous affection to the Gospel, praying for and with their congregations in a known language, only to the Lord,
As yee haue hearde that the Lorde God beeing authour of the ministerie, therefore great care must be had in opening the dores of the ministerie, that none, vpon any carnal respect, be therevnto admitted:
As ye have heard that the Lord God being author of the Ministry, Therefore great care must be had in opening the doors of the Ministry, that none, upon any carnal respect, be thereunto admitted:
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so this consideration, that the Lorde is the raiser vp of Prophetes, the ordeiner of ministers, the sender foorth of preachers, ought so to preuaile in the hearte of euery priuate true Christian man, that hee shoulde make choyse rather to begge his bread, and abide any hard estate in the world,
so this consideration, that the Lord is the raiser up of prophets, the ordeiner of Ministers, the sender forth of Preachers, ought so to prevail in the heart of every private true Christian man, that he should make choice rather to beg his bred, and abide any hard estate in the world,
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Whosoeuer therefore taketh on him the office of a minister, without this inward calling of god, cannot haue ye sure testimony of a good cōscience y• he is a true minister.
Whosoever Therefore Takes on him the office of a minister, without this inward calling of god, cannot have the sure testimony of a good conscience y• he is a true minister.
And how shal any mā assure himselfe that the Lorde hath called him, to take the charge of his people to guide his flocke, to breake vnto their soules the bread of life,
And how shall any man assure himself that the Lord hath called him, to take the charge of his people to guide his flock, to break unto their Souls the bred of life,
This consideration of these notes and markes, whereby the Lordes calling of any man to the ministerie maye bee discerned, will, I trust, teach men to holde themselues thankefully contented with their owne vocations,
This consideration of these notes and marks, whereby the lords calling of any man to the Ministry may be discerned, will, I trust, teach men to hold themselves thankfully contented with their own vocations,
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and not to leape of from their stalles, and out of their shoppes and trades into the ministerie, to the offence of the godlie, the hardening of the wicked, the contempt of the worde,
and not to leap of from their stalls, and out of their shops and trades into the Ministry, to the offence of the godly, the hardening of the wicked, the contempt of the word,
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as no diligent reader or hearer of the worde, can bee ignorant of the same. The names whereby they are called, the office to them inioyned, the person they represent:
as no diligent reader or hearer of the word, can be ignorant of the same. The names whereby they Are called, the office to them enjoined, the person they represent:
They are called the salt of the earth, the light of the worlde, the ministers of Christe, disposers of the secretes of God, preachers of the worde, starres, Angels.
They Are called the salt of the earth, the Light of the world, the Ministers of Christ, disposers of the secrets of God, Preachers of the word, Stars, Angels.
Their office is to season and poulder the heartes of the elect with the swéete sauour of Iesus Christ their sauiour, to be meanes to illuminate and lighten our darke vnderstanding by a sincere interpretation of the worde, to minister the Gospell and sacramentes of Christ, to receiue light frō Iesus Christ the Sunne of righteousnes,
Their office is to season and poulder the hearts of the elect with the sweet savour of Iesus christ their Saviour, to be means to illuminate and lighten our dark understanding by a sincere Interpretation of the word, to minister the Gospel and Sacraments of christ, to receive Light from Iesus christ the Sun of righteousness,
& he that dispiseth you, disspiseth mee, &c. These fewe, but yet greate thinges spoken of the worthynesse of Christe his ministers, are, I trust, sufficient to bringe them out of that contempt wherevnto they are growen by the malice of Sathan, by the wicked practises of his instrumentes,
& he that despiseth you, disspiseth me, etc. These few, but yet great things spoken of the worthiness of Christ his Ministers, Are, I trust, sufficient to bring them out of that contempt whereunto they Are grown by the malice of Sathan, by the wicked practises of his Instruments,
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but the immortall and euerliuing God is authour of the ministerie, so in the second place we are to consider what manner of Prophete the Lorde shall raise vp: our text saith.
but the immortal and everliving God is author of the Ministry, so in the second place we Are to Consider what manner of Prophet the Lord shall raise up: our text Says.
The first are such, as were extraordinarilie stirred vp by the LORDE, and vsed to aske counsell of the Lorde for the comfort of the Churche in her great extremities.
The First Are such, as were extraordinarily stirred up by the LORD, and used to ask counsel of the Lord for the Comfort of the Church in her great extremities.
when the priestes ceased, such were Isay? Ieremie, &c. The thirde kinde of Prophetes are such as the Lorde hath blessed with abilitie and giftes to enterprete and applie the holie scriptures:
when the Priests ceased, such were Saiah? Ieremie, etc. The Third kind of prophets Are such as the Lord hath blessed with ability and Gifts to enterprete and apply the holy Scriptures:
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Thus likwise I take Salomons saying, Where Prophesie fayleth, the people perishe, that is, where there is not a faithfull ministery, a true & diligent interpretation, a through application of the word, there the people by heapes, runne headlong into vtter destruction.
Thus likewise I take Solomon's saying, Where Prophesy Faileth, the people perish, that is, where there is not a faithful Ministry, a true & diligent Interpretation, a through application of the word, there the people by heaps, run headlong into utter destruction.
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To this ende, and in this meaninge doeth Moses vtter these wordes, The Lord your God shall rayse vp vnto you a Prophete, signifying a continuall ministerie of the worde for inlarginge the kingdome,
To this end, and in this meaning doth Moses utter these words, The Lord your God shall raise up unto you a Prophet, signifying a continual Ministry of the word for inlarginge the Kingdom,
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Howbeit both Stephan in the seauenth, and Peter in the thirde of the Actes, doe so vse the testimonie of Moses, that they doe more particularly restreigne the same vnto our Sauiour Christe.
Howbeit both Stephen in the Seventh, and Peter in the Third of the Acts, do so use the testimony of Moses, that they do more particularly restreigne the same unto our Saviour Christ.
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because Moses him selfe speaking of Christ, sayth, A Prophete shall the Lorde &c. There is no contrarietie betwéene my first interpretation of this prophet for all the ministerie,
Because Moses him self speaking of christ, say, A Prophet shall the Lord etc. There is no contrariety between my First Interpretation of this Prophet for all the Ministry,
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so it hath also an especiall relation vnto Iesus Christ, the head and prince, the butte & marke, the scope & end of all the true ministery, which euer was, is presently,
so it hath also an especial Relation unto Iesus christ, the head and Prince, the butt & mark, the scope & end of all the true Ministry, which ever was, is presently,
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Beholde here then the comfortable signification, and importaunte nature of this prophete, euen that Iesus Christ, by his might and mercie, shall euer bee with his Church:
Behold Here then the comfortable signification, and importaunte nature of this Prophet, even that Iesus christ, by his might and mercy, shall ever be with his Church:
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This alone consideration and knowledge is fully fraught with singular comforte. If we call to our remembrāce that an houshold with out a stewarde, waxeth disordered:
This alone consideration and knowledge is Fully fraught with singular Comfort. If we call to our remembrance that an household with out a steward, Waxes disordered:
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we shall then easily perceiue, and clearely sée the moste lamentable estate of the Church when it is depriued of true ministers, which are ye Lords stewards, to dispose his secretes:
we shall then Easily perceive, and clearly see the most lamentable estate of the Church when it is deprived of true Ministers, which Are you lords Stewards, to dispose his secrets:
yet, euen in those times of hott afflictions, the Lord hath continually raised vp true prophetes and preachers, to his true hearted Israelites, whereof this Citie hath often had most comfortable triall & experience.
yet, even in those times of hot afflictions, the Lord hath continually raised up true Prophets and Preachers, to his true hearted Israelites, whereof this city hath often had most comfortable trial & experience.
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if wee wil be diligent hearers, faithfull beleeuers, and obedient practizers of his worde, The Lorde our God shall raise vp a Prophet vnto vs, that is, will still mercifully blesse vs with the presence of Iesus Christe,
if we will be diligent hearers, faithful believers, and obedient practizers of his word, The Lord our God shall raise up a Prophet unto us, that is, will still mercifully bless us with the presence of Iesus Christ,
and with sincere, learned, painfull, discréete, and godly interpreters & ministers of his worde. Moses procéedeth in the description of this Prophet, and sayth.
and with sincere, learned, painful, discreet, and godly Interpreters & Ministers of his word. Moses Proceedeth in the description of this Prophet, and say.
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For, we founde his maiestie so glorious, his voice so terrible, his words so pearcing, at the giuing out of the lawe vppon moūt Sinai, that we looked for present death;
For, we found his majesty so glorious, his voice so terrible, his words so piercing, At the giving out of the law upon mount Sinai, that we looked for present death;
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not fearefully, by thundring, lightening, & tempests to afraie vs, but by men of our own countrie, of our own nature, of our own acquaintaunce, to encourage aad allure vs.
not fearfully, by thundering, lightning, & tempests to affray us, but by men of our own country, of our own nature, of our own acquaintance, to encourage and allure us
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Now, to vnderstād this speach of Christ (as Stephan and Peter doe) it must be thus construed, that Christ, touching his humane nature, shoulde descende from the stocke of Abraham,
Now, to understand this speech of christ (as Stephen and Peter doe) it must be thus construed, that christ, touching his humane nature, should descend from the stock of Abraham,
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Our sauiour Christ, being in the glorious heauens, the second person in Trinitie, had suche compassion on our most miserable estate, that he descended and came downe into this vale of myserie for the accomplishment of our redemption.
Our Saviour christ, being in the glorious heavens, the second person in Trinity, had such compassion on our most miserable estate, that he descended and Come down into this vale of misery for the accomplishment of our redemption.
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and the obedience which must be yelded to this Prophet, Ye shall heare him in al things &c. yt is to say, ye shal with al obedience conforme your selues to his doctrine.
and the Obedience which must be yielded to this Prophet, You shall hear him in all things etc. that is to say, you shall with all Obedience conform your selves to his Doctrine.
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and acknowledge our infirmities, corruptiō, sinfulnes, vnrighteousnes, & to fly vnto Christ to be iustified by faith in him Sith this Christ, which is the marke whereat the law shooteth,
and acknowledge our infirmities, corruption, sinfulness, unrighteousness, & to fly unto christ to be justified by faith in him Sith this christ, which is the mark whereat the law shoots,
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as they shall onely heare the outward sounde of the worde to their condemnation: but it shall not swéetely touche their heartes for their conuersion & saluation.
as they shall only hear the outward sound of the word to their condemnation: but it shall not sweetly touch their hearts for their conversion & salvation.
Such hearers were traiterous Iudas, the obstinate Pharises, the malitious wicked ones, to whom the preaching of the gospell is the sauour of death vnto death.
Such hearers were traitorous Iudas, the obstinate Pharisees, the malicious wicked ones, to whom the preaching of the gospel is the savour of death unto death.
This hearing Moses vnderstandeth by saying, Yee shall heare him in all things, &c. This hearing the voyce from heauen signifieth, giuing to heare him. This hearing our Sauiour meaneth, He that is of God, heareth Gods words: and in an other place, My sheepe heare my voyce,
This hearing Moses understandeth by saying, Ye shall hear him in all things, etc. This hearing the voice from heaven signifies, giving to hear him. This hearing our Saviour means, He that is of God, hears God's words: and in an other place, My sheep hear my voice,
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Thus Abraham with faith and obedience heard the Lordes calling, when as hee departed out of his countrie. Gene. the xii. circumcised himselfe Genesis the xvii. and offered vp his onely sonne Isaac, as is recorded in the xxii. of Genesis.
Thus Abraham with faith and Obedience herd the lords calling, when as he departed out of his country. Gene. the xii. circumcised himself Genesis the xvii. and offered up his only son Isaac, as is recorded in the xxii. of Genesis.
Verilie, whosoeuer shall heare the worde of God in this last sense of hearing, and after the example of these hearers thus liuely discribed by the holy Ghost, they shall finde that those were,
Verily, whosoever shall hear the word of God in this last sense of hearing, and After the Exampl of these hearers thus lively described by the holy Ghost, they shall find that those were,
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These hearers heare not Christe and his word after their owne fancie & liking, but in whatsoeuer he saith vnto thē, as Peter here teacheth out of Moses.
These hearers hear not Christ and his word After their own fancy & liking, but in whatsoever he Says unto them, as Peter Here Teaches out of Moses.
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That Papists hear not Christ, & his ministers in this sense of hearing, that is, that they do not conforme their religion according to the doctrine conteined in,
That Papists hear not christ, & his Ministers in this sense of hearing, that is, that they do not conform their Religion according to the Doctrine contained in,
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And, to giue themselues (if any be present) some taste thereof, I will here ioyne battell and incounter with them, vsing that onely sentence vtterred by our sauiour in the sourth of Iohn for the weapon, whereby I am sure,
And, to give themselves (if any be present) Some taste thereof, I will Here join battle and encounter with them, using that only sentence uttered by our Saviour in the sourth of John for the weapon, whereby I am sure,
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& I truste the greatest number present, will confesse, that their whole religion or rather superstition, is wounded at the hearte, and stricken quite dead.
& I trust the greatest number present, will confess, that their Whole Religion or rather Superstition, is wounded At the heart, and stricken quite dead.
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For Christ in that place, talking with the woman of Samaria, telleth her ye God is a spirit, and they that worshippe him, must worshippe him in spirit and truth.
For christ in that place, talking with the woman of Samaria, Telleth her you God is a Spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in Spirit and truth.
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and beholde euerie member, euerie ioynt, euerie sinewe, euerie veine, euerie arterie, euerie muscle thereof, we shall be enforced to confesse, that, among them, there is no worshipping of God in spirite and trueth,
and behold every member, every joint, every sinew, every vein, every artery, every muscle thereof, we shall be Enforced to confess, that, among them, there is no worshipping of God in Spirit and truth,
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Whosoeuer shall with iudgement indifferētly view their Religion, shall, in déede, perceiue it to be nothing else but an apishe and counterfeite imitation of the ceremoniall law.
Whosoever shall with judgement indifferently view their Religion, shall, in deed, perceive it to be nothing Else but an apish and counterfeit imitation of the ceremonial law.
Hence they fetch their alters, candlestickes, Sensours, Perfumes, garmentes, Oblations, festiuall dayes, solemne feasts, difference of times, obseruation of meates, purifications, sacrifices, and a number of the like nature.
Hence they fetch their alters, candlesticks, Sensours, Perfumes, garments, Oblations, festival days, solemn feasts, difference of times, observation of Meats, purifications, Sacrifices, and a number of the like nature.
but a full and flatte deniall of Christes death and passion, and of all the merits of the same? This is most substancially proued by our sauiour Christ, and by his seruaunt Paule.
but a full and flat denial of Christ's death and passion, and of all the merits of the same? This is most substantially proved by our Saviour christ, and by his servant Paul.
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but I béeing nowe come, who am the body of those shaddowes, the trueth of those figures, the substāce of those sacrifices, the matter of those ceremonies,
but I being now come, who am the body of those shadows, the truth of those figures, the substance of those Sacrifices, the matter of those ceremonies,
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nowe that externall worship ceaseth, and ye muste now worship God onely in spirite and trueth Here Paule saith in his Epistle to the Ephesians the second chapter, He, that is Christ, is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken the stop of the partition wall:
now that external worship ceases, and you must now worship God only in Spirit and truth Here Paul Says in his Epistle to the Ephesians the second chapter, He, that is christ, is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken the stop of the partition wall:
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in abrogating through his flesh, the hatred, that is, the law of cōmandementes, which standeth in ordinaunces &c. Again, writing vnto the Collossians, he hath the same in effect and meaning.
in abrogating through his Flesh, the hatred, that is, the law of Commandments, which Stands in ordinances etc. Again, writing unto the Colossians, he hath the same in Effect and meaning.
that place also in the last to the Hebrues is verie notable to this end and purpose, We haue an Altar, wherof they haue no authoritie to eat, which serue in the Tabernacle.
that place also in the last to the Hebrews is very notable to this end and purpose, We have an Altar, whereof they have no Authority to eat, which serve in the Tabernacle.
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Whereby it is concluded, that such as yet dwell in ceremonies of the law (much more of mens deuising) are strangers frō Iesus Christ, who, by his one sacrifice of his own body, once offered for al, hath cancelled the obligation and handwriting of the ceremoniall lawe which was against vs. By these & ye like testimonies of holy scripture, we sée that such as worship God either after the ceremoniall law of God,
Whereby it is concluded, that such as yet dwell in ceremonies of the law (much more of men's devising) Are Strangers from Iesus christ, who, by his one sacrifice of his own body, once offered for all, hath canceled the obligation and handwriting of the ceremonial law which was against us By these & you like testimonies of holy scripture, we see that such as worship God either After the ceremonial law of God,
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but this is the spirit of Antichrist, &c. I referre the néerer application of this sentence to their own consciences, praying the lord to giue them grace effectually to sée, cōfortably to fele,
but this is the Spirit of Antichrist, etc. I refer the nearer application of this sentence to their own Consciences, praying the lord to give them grace effectually to see, comfortably to feel,
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Plinie in the eight booke of his naturall historie reporteth, ye Swallowes vse to make the blind & soare eyes of their yong ones to sée, by rubbing the same wc an herbe called Celandine,
Pliny in the eight book of his natural history Reporteth, you Swallows use to make the blind & soar eyes of their young ones to see, by rubbing the same which an herb called Celandine,
The papists eyes are very sore & blind, they cannot abide to looke vppon Iesus Christ the glorious sonne of God thus brightly shining amōgest vs. The Lord in his mercie giue thē his heauenly Celandine, I mean his holy spirit, yt therewith their blind eyes may bee opened, their darke vnderstanding lightened, their hard harts mollified & softened.
The Papists eyes Are very soar & blind, they cannot abide to look upon Iesus christ the glorious son of God thus brightly shining amongst us The Lord in his mercy give them his heavenly Celandine, I mean his holy Spirit, that therewith their blind eyes may be opened, their dark understanding lightened, their hard hearts mollified & softened.
If as in grosse we haue viewed the whole bodie of their religiō, so nowe we looke vppon the same by piece meale, shal we therein finde any spirite and truth? shal we not finde it altogether deuoid of spirite and trueth,
If as in gross we have viewed the Whole body of their Religion, so now we look upon the same by piece meal, shall we therein find any Spirit and truth? shall we not find it altogether devoid of Spirit and truth,
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To baptism they haue added oyle, creame, spittle, crossings, baptizing by women, baptizing before the birth of the childe, a tying of saluation vnto baptisme.
To Baptism they have added oil, cream, spittle, crossings, baptizing by women, baptizing before the birth of the child, a tying of salvation unto Baptism.
To the Lord his supper they haue added, Altars, candlestickes, Tapers, pixe, Transubstantiatiō, Adoration, reseruatiō, circumgestation and carrying about of the Sacrament. &c. Spirite and trueth willeth vs to heare christ In al things whatsoeuer he shal say vnto vs, Wherby we are throughly assured that all things necessarily required vnto our saluation are conteined in the sacred scriptures:
To the Lord his supper they have added, Altars, candlesticks, Tapers, pix, Transubstantiation, Adoration, reservation, circumgestation and carrying about of the Sacrament. etc. Spirit and truth wills us to hear Christ In all things whatsoever he shall say unto us, Whereby we Are thoroughly assured that all things necessarily required unto our salvation Are contained in the sacred Scriptures:
If it be replied that the papists are learned men, antient men, wise men, & of long experience, and yt therfore it is maruel they shold so grosly be deceiued, that wheras god being a spirit,
If it be replied that the Papists Are learned men, ancient men, wise men, & of long experience, and that Therefore it is marvel they should so grossly be deceived, that whereas god being a Spirit,
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This our heauenly Scholemaster here teacheth yt true religion, right knowledge of the worde, and a thorough féeling of Christ, are not tied to the Vniuersities, to great Doctours, to gray heads,
This our heavenly Schoolmaster Here Teaches that true Religion, right knowledge of the word, and a thorough feeling of christ, Are not tied to the Universities, to great Doctors, to grey Heads,
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We cannot, say they, away with his newe doctrine, (for so they sclanderously call the auntient trueth of God his worde) all is new plaine Dunstable, the seruice is in the vulgare toung, euerie bodie may vnderstand it, the edifying of the soul is now altogether cared for, there is now in our Church no pleasing and delighting of our outward sēces.
We cannot, say they, away with his new Doctrine, (for so they slanderously call the ancient truth of God his word) all is new plain Dunstable, the service is in the Vulgar tongue, every body may understand it, the edifying of the soul is now altogether cared for, there is now in our Church not pleasing and delighting of our outward Senses.
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In our masse time (the verie name whereof comforteth our hart) our seruice was in a learned language, it was not vnderstanded of the common sorte, wee prayed to the blessed Saintes in heauen, we knéeled to trim painted images, our churches were gailie decked, there was ringing, singing, sēcing, piping, glittering copes, siluer Censours, golden Crosses, mitred fathers, encloistred brethren, religious Sisters, Christening of belles, hollowing of fontes, créeping to the crosse, offering of egges, sprinkling of holy water, dealing of holy bred, auriculer confession, good sporte on Alhallon night, lighting of tapers, making merrie, going on pilgrimage, pardoning of sin for a litle monie, we liued as we lusted, Priestes were good fellowes, adulterie was borne withall, bread was bigger, ale was stronger, béefe more plentifull, troutes fatter and better, all thinges cheaper, xxiiij. egges for a penie.
In our mass time (the very name whereof comforts our heart) our service was in a learned language, it was not understanded of the Common sort, we prayed to the blessed Saints in heaven, we kneeled to trim painted Images, our Churches were gaily decked, there was ringing, singing, sensing, piping, glittering copes, silver Censors, golden Crosses, mitred Father's, encloistered brothers, religious Sisters, Christening of Bells, hollowing of Fontes, creeping to the cross, offering of eggs, sprinkling of holy water, dealing of holy bred, Auricular Confessi, good sport on Alhallon night, lighting of Tapers, making merry, going on pilgrimage, pardoning of since for a little money, we lived as we lusted, Priests were good Fellows, adultery was born withal, bred was bigger, ale was Stronger, beef more plentiful, trouts fatter and better, all things cheaper, xxiiij. eggs for a penny.
Nowe all these ar gone, euerie childe can now vnderstand the seruice, Images are forbidden, God is now worshipped in spirite & truth, euery bodie is now skilfull in the scriptures, the knowledge of the Catechisme,
Now all these Are gone, every child can now understand the service, Images Are forbidden, God is now worshipped in Spirit & truth, every body is now skilful in the Scriptures, the knowledge of the Catechism,
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Euen so the Iews, when they were deliuered from Idolatrie, & restored vnto the true knowledge and worship of God, many of them misliking that estate (as Ieremie witnesseth) cried out against him in this manner.
Eve so the Iews, when they were Delivered from Idolatry, & restored unto the true knowledge and worship of God, many of them misliking that estate (as Ieremie Witnesseth) cried out against him in this manner.
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but we will doe euery thing that shal proceed from our own mouth, as to burne incense to the queene of heauen, to offer vp drink offerings vnto her as both we haue done,
but we will do every thing that shall proceed from our own Mouth, as to burn incense to the queen of heaven, to offer up drink offerings unto her as both we have done,
For then had wee plentie of victualles, and were well, and felt none euill. &c. These, deare brethren, these are the reasons which stoppe manie Papistes eares from hearkening to this Prophet Iesus Christ.
For then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and felt none evil. etc. These, deer brothers, these Are the Reasons which stop many Papists ears from Harkening to this Prophet Iesus christ.
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If ye vnderstād our vngentle Papists for his gentiles, ye shall, as it were in a glasse, clearely behold the mad and more then childish follie of our Romanistes, who so estéeme their Crosses, Altars, banners, holy water, Copes, Images,
If you understand our ungentle Papists for his Gentiles, you shall, as it were in a glass, clearly behold the mad and more then childish folly of our Romanists, who so esteem their Crosses, Altars, banners, holy water, Copes, Images,
Obedience is an heartie submission, and through conformation of our selues to that which the Lorde our God hath prescribed in ye holy scripturs, either for the worship & seruice of him,
obedience is an hearty submission, and through conformation of our selves to that which the Lord our God hath prescribed in you holy Scriptures, either for the worship & service of him,
The storke fearing death vehementely, and like an Orator pleaded her owne cause, declaringe her innocencie, her excellencie aboue other birdes, her singular care ouer her aged parentes,
The stork fearing death vehementely, and like an Orator pleaded her own cause, declaring her innocence, her excellency above other Birds, her singular care over her aged Parents,
In like manner, when the Lorde Iesus, that heauenly husbandman, shall call these carnall wretches to an accoūt for their treading vnder féete and spoyling the holy séede of his eternal word cōtinually cast out & sowen among thē,
In like manner, when the Lord Iesus, that heavenly husbandman, shall call these carnal wretches to an account for their treading under feet and spoiling the holy seed of his Eternal word continually cast out & sown among them,
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for their drawing the yoke with infidels, & ioyning with the sworne enemies of the Gospell, let them bee assured, that no wordly pollilicie, no humane reason, no fine deuice, no forged excuse shall be accepted:
for their drawing the yoke with Infidels, & joining with the sworn enemies of the Gospel, let them be assured, that no wordly pollilicie, no humane reason, no fine device, no forged excuse shall be accepted:
for I will keep the commaundementes of my God. And being taught by the holy Ghost what a good prouocation it is to godlinesse, to be alwayes conuersant & familier with the faithfull and godlie, the same Dauid in moste ioyfull manner, vttereth these wordes in the sixtéenth Psalme, All my delight is vpon the Saintes that are in the earth, and such as excel in vertue.
for I will keep the Commandments of my God. And being taught by the holy Ghost what a good provocation it is to godliness, to be always conversant & familiar with the faithful and godly, the same David in most joyful manner, uttereth these words in the sixtéenth Psalm, All my delight is upon the Saints that Are in the earth, and such as excel in virtue.
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All delight is reposed in Italianate heades, discoursing tonges, & merie conceited companions. Epicures, tossepottes, riotous persons, leude talkers, these growe nowe a dayes, vnto greate credit.
All delight is reposed in Italianate Heads, discoursing tongues, & merry conceited Sodales. Epicureans, tossepottes, riotous Persons, leude talkers, these grow now a days, unto great credit.
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so crossed, and maliciously and of set purpose ouer wharted, that euery vaine fidler, and vagabound Piper in the country doth carrie away the vnthankefull people,
so crossed, and maliciously and of Set purpose over wharted, that every vain fiddler, and vagabond Piper in the country does carry away the unthankful people,
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and filthy dauncinges, the verie nource of carnal talke, of horrible blasphemie, of damnable fornication, of pride, of theft, of disobediēce to God, to prince, to parentes, to all superious.
and filthy dancings, the very nurse of carnal talk, of horrible blasphemy, of damnable fornication, of pride, of theft, of disobedience to God, to Prince, to Parents, to all Superior.
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but what woulde they haue done, if they had liued in this present age? Chrisostome saith, vbi saltus lasciuus, ibi diabolus certe adest, where wanton dauncing is vsed, there the diuel is certenly present.
but what would they have done, if they had lived in this present age? Chrysostom Says, vbi saltus lasciuus, There diabolus certain adest, where wanton dancing is used, there the Devil is Certainly present.
Likewise Augustin vpon the third psalme saith, Obserua diem Sabbati, nō carnaliter, &c. that is, kéepe the Saboth day, not carnally, not with Iewishe vanities, whiche abuse and prophane their rest,
Likewise Augustin upon the third psalm Says, Observe diem Sabbath, nō carnaliter, etc. that is, keep the Sabbath day, not carnally, not with Jewish vanities, which abuse and profane their rest,
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If we had grace, that one exāple of the murdering of innocent Iohn Baptist, by occasion of wanton dauncing, might set before our eyes how daungerous a matter it is to frequent the cōmon dancing places.
If we had grace, that one Exampl of the murdering of innocent John Baptist, by occasion of wanton dancing, might Set before our eyes how dangerous a matter it is to frequent the Common dancing places.
And how streightly the holy ghost doth commaund mortification, subduing of our wanton affections, holinesse in thought, wordes, workes, eyes, tongues, generally and particularly, this ye haue learned by the often hearinge and readinge of the scriptures:
And how streightly the holy ghost does command mortification, subduing of our wanton affections, holiness in Thought, words, works, eyes, tongues, generally and particularly, this you have learned by the often hearing and reading of the Scriptures:
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yea, and that their maner of dancing may verie well & truely be called (as Augustin calleth it) a flattering Diuell, a sweete poyson, a sinfull pleasure, or a pleasaunt sinne.
yea, and that their manner of dancing may very well & truly be called (as Augustin calls it) a flattering devil, a sweet poison, a sinful pleasure, or a pleasant sin.
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and rather maintaine irreligious dancers, then estéeme and hearken vnto the iust complaint of godlie preachers, which openly in sermons, priuatly by supplications,
and rather maintain irreligious dancers, then esteem and harken unto the just complaint of godly Preachers, which openly in Sermons, privately by supplications,
and such other carnall delightes, so horribly frequented by the common sort of people in many places of this Realme, to the frustrating of oure labours, the hinderance of the gospell, the increase of wickednesse,
and such other carnal delights, so horribly frequented by the Common sort of people in many places of this Realm, to the frustrating of our labours, the hindrance of the gospel, the increase of wickedness,
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and all earthly considerations, they may throughly & friendly ioyne their temporall sworde with the woorde of God, whiche is the sworde of the spirite,
and all earthly considerations, they may thoroughly & friendly join their temporal sword with the word of God, which is the sword of the Spirit,
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as to erect and set vp vanities, and to vexe, molest, and grieue the heartes, and discredite, slaunder, and stain the names euen of their learned & godly teachers:
as to erect and Set up vanities, and to vex, molest, and grieve the hearts, and discredit, slander, and stain the names even of their learned & godly Teachers:
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And as in the countrie minstrels thus seduce & bewitch the people, so it hath bene sayd (I trust it be reformed) that vaine plaiers haue had about this citie of London farre greater audience, then true preachers.
And as in the country minstrels thus seduce & bewitch the people, so it hath be said (I trust it be reformed) that vain players have had about this City of London Far greater audience, then true Preachers.
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when as, by means therof manie fathers and mothers with their children, manie maisters with their seruaunts, many gouernours with their people, shall pine away,
when as, by means thereof many Father's and mother's with their children, many masters with their Servants, many Governors with their people, shall pine away,
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This will be a dolefull daunce, and to this ende (without heartie and present amendement) the vsuall contemptuous dauncing, the despising of the Gospell, the sinnefull delightes, the disordred life of the vngodly, the profanatiō of holy dayes, the loue of playing, the lothing and hatred of preaching, will bring our happie and golden dayes,
This will be a doleful dance, and to this end (without hearty and present amendment) the usual contemptuous dancing, the despising of the Gospel, the sinful delights, the disordered life of the ungodly, the profanation of holy days, the love of playing, the loathing and hatred of preaching, will bring our happy and golden days,
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Another sort of lippe prefessours are zealous in religion, feruentlie bente against poperie, great talkers of ye scripture, pretenders of much honestie:
another sort of lip prefessours Are zealous in Religion, fervently bent against popery, great talkers of the scripture, pretenders of much honesty:
but yet among them ye shall finde vnmercifull vsurers, couetous oppressours, extreame dealers in worldly thinges, insatiable cormorantes, filthie Epicures:
but yet among them you shall find unmerciful usurers, covetous Oppressors's, extreme dealers in worldly things, insatiable cormorants, filthy Epicureans:
These are such as Christ speaketh of, Not euerie one that saieth vnto mee, Lord, Lorde, shall enter into the kingdome. &c. These are foolish lookers into the glasse of God his worde:
These Are such as christ speaks of, Not every one that Saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom. etc. These Are foolish lookers into the glass of God his word:
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These are figge trées which beare leaues only, & no fruite, and therfore vnable to endure ye presēce of christ, In the seconde booke of Samuell it is written that King Dauid sent some of his seruants to comfort Hanun king of the Ammonites lamenting for his fathers deth.
These Are fig trees which bear leaves only, & no fruit, and Therefore unable to endure you presence of Christ, In the seconde book of Samuel it is written that King David sent Some of his Servants to Comfort Hanun King of the Ammonites lamenting for his Father's death.
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they had but part of their bodily garmentes defaced, these séeke to make themselues vtterly naked and destitute of Christes righteousnesse, that spirituall garment, whiche couereth the sinns of the faithful:
they had but part of their bodily garments defaced, these seek to make themselves utterly naked and destitute of Christ's righteousness, that spiritual garment, which Covereth the Sins of the faithful:
they were sent out of the presence but of an vniust and earthly prince: these shall wofullie depart from the sight of Christe that righteous and heauenly King.
they were sent out of the presence but of an unjust and earthly Prince: these shall woefully depart from the sighed of Christ that righteous and heavenly King.
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O miserable men which thus vnkindly and vnthankfully refuse to heare, and come vnto this Iesus Christe, whiche calleth them, bountifully, by benefites: louingly, by promises: sharpely, by threatninges: generally, together: particularly, a sunder: by signes, from Heauen: by monsters, vppon earth: by punishing, iustly: by pardoning, mercifully: by his worde, continually.
Oh miserable men which thus unkindly and unthankfully refuse to hear, and come unto this Iesus Christ, which calls them, bountifully, by benefits: lovingly, by promises: sharply, by threatenings: generally, together: particularly, a sunder: by Signs, from Heaven: by monsters, upon earth: by punishing, justly: by pardoning, mercifully: by his word, continually.
and commaund ye to depart into euerlasting fire prepared for the diuell and his angelles: whiche is here signified by these wordes, shall be destroyed out of the people.
and command you to depart into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels: which is Here signified by these words, shall be destroyed out of the people.
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In this place ye had deliuered to your good considerations these thrée thinges concerninge ecclesiasticall ministers, The care to be vsed in the election and appointing ministers:
In this place you had Delivered to your good considerations these thrée things Concerning ecclesiastical Ministers, The care to be used in the election and appointing Ministers:
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and also, that God, of his mercie and goodnesse, will neuer leaue his Church millitant here vpon ye earth, altogither destitute of sincere preachers of his word:
and also, that God, of his mercy and Goodness, will never leave his Church militant Here upon you earth, altogether destitute of sincere Preachers of his word:
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Thirdly, I shewed what obedient eare must be giuen to this prophete, Ye shall heare him in all thinges. &c. Vpon occasion directly offered by these words I spake of two kindes of hearing the word of God, the one outward and vnprofitable, the other inwarde and effectuall.
Thirdly, I showed what obedient ear must be given to this Prophet, You shall hear him in all things. etc. Upon occasion directly offered by these words I spoke of two Kinds of hearing the word of God, the one outward and unprofitable, the other inward and effectual.
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it therefore behoueth vs when we haue heard the worde, to enter into our owne consciences, and streightly examine our selues how we haue heard the same.
it Therefore behooves us when we have herd the word, to enter into our own Consciences, and streightly examine our selves how we have herd the same.
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if we heare vsurie, oppression, insatiable gréedinesse of worldly thinges, Pride, Epicurisme, wicked company, blasphemie, contempt of gods worde, disobedience to his lawes, adulterie, fornication, Idolatrie, superstition, papestry, witcheraft, charming, idlenesse in our seuerall vocations, malice towardes our brethren, deceitfull dealing,
if we hear Usury, oppression, insatiable greediness of worldly things, Pride, Epicurism, wicked company, blasphemy, contempt of God's word, disobedience to his laws, adultery, fornication, Idolatry, Superstition, papestry, witchcraft, charming, idleness in our several vocations, malice towards our brothers, deceitful dealing,
then this wofull & lamentable case must of necessity followe, we deceiue our own selues, we are disobedient hearers, our faith 〈 ◊ 〉 deade faith, our house builded vppon the sands, the fal thereof shall be great, ye left hand is alloted, eternall torments appointed.
then this woeful & lamentable case must of necessity follow, we deceive our own selves, we Are disobedient hearers, our faith 〈 ◊ 〉 dead faith, our house built upon the sands, the fall thereof shall be great, you left hand is allotted, Eternal torments appointed.
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we shalbe blessed, we shal be the spiritual kinsfolk of our sauiour, the kingdom of heauen, the fulnesse of glorie shall be giuen vnto vs through our Lorde Iesus Christe the king of glory, to whome with his father,
we shall blessed, we shall be the spiritual kinsfolk of our Saviour, the Kingdom of heaven, the fullness of glory shall be given unto us through our Lord Iesus Christ the King of glory, to whom with his father,
A view of the principal mēbers of their and our religion together. Only God to be worshipped. Deu. 10. 20. 6 19. Mat. 4. 10 Only God to be praied vnto Psal. 50. 15. Mat. 6. 9. We must pray with the hart. Esa. 29. 13. Mat. 15. 8. 1. Cor. 14. 15. Faith onely iustifieth. Gen. 15. 6. Hab. 2. 4. Rom. 5. 1. Gal. 2. 16. Two Sacraments. Mat. 28. 19. Mat. 26. 26. The sacraments must be administred accorping to christs institution. 1. Cor. 11. 23
A view of the principal members of their and our Religion together. Only God to be worshipped. Deu. 10. 20. 6 19. Mathew 4. 10 Only God to be prayed unto Psalm 50. 15. Mathew 6. 9. We must pray with the heart. Isaiah 29. 13. Mathew 15. 8. 1. Cor. 14. 15. Faith only Justifieth. Gen. 15. 6. Hab. 2. 4. Rom. 5. 1. Gal. 2. 16. Two Sacraments. Mathew 28. 19. Mathew 26. 26. The Sacraments must be administered accorping to Christ's Institution. 1. Cor. 11. 23
Christ must be h•rd in all thinges. Deut 18 22. Mat. 17 5. T•e holy scripture conteineth al thinges necessarie to saluation. Deu. 4. 6. Lu. 1• 29. &c.
christ must be h•rd in all things. Deuteronomy 18 22. Mathew 17 5. T•e holy scripture Containeth all things necessary to salvation. Deu. 4. 6. Lu. 1• 29. etc.
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