A fruitfull sermon, vpon the 3.4.5.6.7.&8. verses of the 12. chapiter of the Epistle of S. Paule to the Romanes very necessarie for these times to be read of all men, for their further instruction and edification, in things concerning their fayth and obedience to saluation.
3 For I say, through the grace which is giuē vnto me, to euery one that is among you, that no man presume to vnderstand, aboue that which is meet to vnderstand:
3 For I say, through the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, that no man presume to understand, above that which is meet to understand:
then hee that teacheth on teaching: 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortion: he that distributeth, let him do it with simplicitie: he that ruleth with diligence:
then he that Teaches on teaching: 8 Or he that exhorteth, on Exhortion: he that distributeth, let him do it with simplicity: he that Ruleth with diligence:
The other, of a similitude, wherin as in a glasse, we may see the trueth & necessitie of this law, taken from the natural disposition of the bodye, verse. 4. 5. Or it is speciall, belonging onely to publique persons;
The other, of a similitude, wherein as in a glass, we may see the truth & necessity of this law, taken from the natural disposition of the body, verse. 4. 5. Or it is special, belonging only to public Persons;
This generall law, thus inferred necessarily vpon ye former exhortation, as a most readie way and ordinarie meane whereby to haue certaine experience and triall, what the good, acceptable and perfect wil of God is, teacheth the duetie and way of all Christians, wherin they ought to walk continually without wearinesse.
This general law, thus inferred necessarily upon you former exhortation, as a most ready Way and ordinary mean whereby to have certain experience and trial, what the good, acceptable and perfect will of God is, Teaches the duty and Way of all Christians, wherein they ought to walk continually without weariness.
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meaning, no doubt, that grace of his Apostolical authoritie, which he, being a blasphemer, had receiued of God, to publish by word and writing, his will and counsel to the Gentiles, that their faith & religion might not be groūded & builded vpon the weake sand of humaine traditions,
meaning, no doubt, that grace of his Apostolical Authority, which he, being a blasphemer, had received of God, to publish by word and writing, his will and counsel to the Gentiles, that their faith & Religion might not be grounded & built upon the weak sand of human traditions,
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For this Uerbe Lego in Greeke, as also the Hebrue verb equiualent to the same, especially beeing ioyned to the infinitiue Mood without an article, is often vsed in that sense, importing not a bare saying or affirmation,
For this Verb Lego in Greek, as also the Hebrew verb equivalent to the same, especially being joined to the infinitive Mood without an article, is often used in that sense, importing not a bore saying or affirmation,
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for I Paule, by the authoritie of my Apostleship, beeing a singular grace receiued by the free gift of God, giue vnto euery one of you this generall lawe, in the name of him whose Apostle I am, inuiolablie and perpetually to be kept,
for I Paul, by the Authority of my Apostleship, being a singular grace received by the free gift of God, give unto every one of you this general law, in the name of him whose Apostle I am, inviolably and perpetually to be kept,
but also remoueth al iust occasion of enuy, wherof he might haue bin suspected, & of vsurped authority, wherwith the enemies of ye gospell might haue charged him,
but also Removeth all just occasion of envy, whereof he might have been suspected, & of usurped Authority, wherewith the enemies of the gospel might have charged him,
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Nowe then, if Paul who was not in any spirituall gifts necessary for his calling, inferior to the cheefe Apostles, thought it a necessary point of wisdome and Christian duety, both in respect of him selfe and of the Church, here & else where, plainly to declare,
Now then, if Paul who was not in any spiritual Gifts necessary for his calling, inferior to the chief Apostles, Thought it a necessary point of Wisdom and Christian duty, both in respect of him self and of the Church, Here & Else where, plainly to declare,
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how much more necessary (deare brethren) ought you to thinke it is for the Ministers in our time, whose giftes in comparison of Paules are very fewe and small, to let vs see, both the authour of their doctrin and laws,
how much more necessary (deer brothers) ought you to think it is for the Ministers in our time, whose Gifts in comparison of Paul's Are very few and small, to let us see, both the author of their Doctrine and laws,
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and also of their particuler function? For, if they commaund vs any thing, hauing not receiued it from this Law-giuer, by whose spirite wee must liue in all obedience of his will,
and also of their particular function? For, if they command us any thing, having not received it from this Lawgiver, by whose Spirit we must live in all Obedience of his will,
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or couetous intruders of them selues into the lawfull callings for the which they are vnmeete? I would all those which haue any publique place in the Churche of England, seeing they will not voluntarily follow this wisdome of Paul, might be compelled by the godly wise Magistrates, to shew the proof of their ministerie out of ye word,
or covetous intruders of them selves into the lawful callings for the which they Are unmeet? I would all those which have any public place in the Church of England, seeing they will not voluntarily follow this Wisdom of Paul, might be compelled by the godly wise Magistrates, to show the proof of their Ministry out of the word,
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For thē I assuredly perswade my selfe, that the Lord iniustice and mercy would so direct their sword, that it would cut off not onely the head, shoulders, armes, legges,
For them I assuredly persuade my self, that the Lord injustice and mercy would so Direct their sword, that it would Cut off not only the head, shoulders, arms, legs,
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and hurtfull hirelings, with all the reliques of Antichristian vsurped power, which nowe to the greate and present perill of the Lordes Uineyarde, do occupy the place and roome of most faithfull and painfull work-men.
and hurtful hirelings, with all the Relics of Antichristian usurped power, which now to the great and present peril of the lords Vineyard, do occupy the place and room of most faithful and painful workmen.
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For the office of the Pastor, and Doctor, and Elder, the Deacon, the attender vpon the poore and impotent, togeather with this of the Apostle, are all Streames, flowing from one spring or head, by the which the manifold graces of God,
For the office of the Pastor, and Doctor, and Elder, the Deacon, the attender upon the poor and impotent, together with this of the Apostle, Are all Streams, flowing from one spring or head, by the which the manifold graces of God,
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or else least they defile and corrupt these waters with casting into them, & mingling with them the dregs and filthy puddle waters of mans inuentions, & popish traditions.
or Else lest they defile and corrupt these waters with casting into them, & mingling with them the dregs and filthy puddle waters of men Inventions, & popish traditions.
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Thus we see what profitable instruction may be gathered out of this former part, touching the person of Paule, the minister or publisher of this generall Law,
Thus we see what profitable instruction may be gathered out of this former part, touching the person of Paul, the minister or publisher of this general Law,
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Which is as if hee shoulde say, whether you be pastors or Teachers, Elders, Deacons, or prouiders for the impotent and sicke, Fathers, Children, Masters, Seruants, bond, free, Iewes, Gretians; publique or priuate persons:
Which is as if he should say, whither you be Pastors or Teachers, Elders, Deacons, or providers for the impotent and sick, Father's, Children, Masters, Servants, bound, free, Iewes, Gretians; public or private Persons:
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I giue vnto all in generall, and to euery one in particuler this general law & rule of life, charging euery one in the sight of God, to keepe it vndefiled to the comming of the Lord & Sauiour Christ.
I give unto all in general, and to every one in particular this general law & Rule of life, charging every one in the sighed of God, to keep it undefiled to the coming of the Lord & Saviour christ.
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necessary & profitable for all times, not onely conuenient for that present estate of the christian church at Rome: and therefore perpetually to hee taught and practized of Gods Ministers, learned and obeyed of his people, vrged and established by the power and authoritie of the Magistrate his heauenly ordinaunce.
necessary & profitable for all times, not only convenient for that present estate of the christian Church At Room: and Therefore perpetually to he taught and practised of God's Ministers, learned and obeyed of his people, urged and established by the power and Authority of the Magistrate his heavenly Ordinance.
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And in so doing the Magistrate, the Minister, and the people shall by their humble seruice and subiection vnto God, both approoue their pure consciences, their sound and vnfained faith to all that feare God:
And in so doing the Magistrate, the Minister, and the people shall by their humble service and subjection unto God, both approve their pure Consciences, their found and unfeigned faith to all that Fear God:
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The Law is this, Phronein eis to Sophronein, that is, as if he shoulde saye, I command, in the person of God, euery one that is among you, to the wise,
The Law is this, Phronein eis to Sophronein, that is, as if he should say, I command, in the person of God, every one that is among you, to the wise,
For wheras it is saide, That no man presume to vnderstand, aboue that which is meete to vnderstand, it is a manifest prohibition by a negation of that which is commanded by an affirmation.
For whereas it is said, That no man presume to understand, above that which is meet to understand, it is a manifest prohibition by a negation of that which is commanded by an affirmation.
Againe, where it is sayde, As God hath dealt to euery one the measure of faith, it is certaine, the purpose of the holy Ghoste is, more playnely to declare and expresse, the meaning of his Lawe and generall commaundement.
Again, where it is said, As God hath dealt to every one the measure of faith, it is certain, the purpose of the holy Ghost is, more plainly to declare and express, the meaning of his Law and general Commandment.
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and for so much as Wisedome principally consisteth in a discreet moderation and comelye order of all actions and workes, I take it heere to signify by a trope of the cause,
and for so much as Wisdom principally Consisteth in a discreet moderation and comely order of all actions and works, I take it Here to signify by a trope of the cause,
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then for all the people of God scattered thorough the Face of the Worlde, hauing so dyuerse gyftes and offices, being so farre distaunt in place, by an humble, sober and discreet iudging of their giftes, abilitie and callinges to serue and worship in the vnitie of spirit and truth,
then for all the people of God scattered through the Face of the World, having so diverse Gifts and Offices, being so Far distant in place, by an humble, Sobrium and discreet judging of their Gifts, ability and callings to serve and worship in the unity of Spirit and truth,
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Finally, what can be more profitable for the Church of Christ our mother, then that all her Children according to their age, strength, giftes, place and callinges, shoulde without hatred, enuie,
Finally, what can be more profitable for the Church of christ our mother, then that all her Children according to their age, strength, Gifts, place and callings, should without hatred, envy,
In the booke of Numbers chap. 3. we maye read and see plainely, how that the Lorde did not onely by precept, distinguishe between the calling of the Leuites and people,
In the book of Numbers chap. 3. we may read and see plainly, how that the Lord did not only by precept, distinguish between the calling of the Levites and people,
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or such as were vnder him ouer the rest, as Eliazaph the ouerseer of the Gershonites, or Elizaphan the ouerseer of the Coathites, and Zuriel of the Merarites. Their office was publikely to teach, to praye, to offer sacrifice, to keepe the vessels of the sanctuary.
or such as were under him over the rest, as Eliazaph the overseer of the Gershonites, or Elizaphan the overseer of the Coathites, and Zuriel of the Merarites. Their office was publicly to teach, to pray, to offer sacrifice, to keep the vessels of the sanctuary.
Hereby therefore it appeareth, that the Lord allotted vnto euery one his seueral office, to be as it were his standing place, out of the which he should not step one foote, either to the left hande,
Hereby Therefore it appears, that the Lord allotted unto every one his several office, to be as it were his standing place, out of the which he should not step one foot, either to the left hand,
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Vzza, for supporting the Arke, which was the only office of the Leuites, notwithstanding his good intent (for the Oren did shake the Arke) was strikē with sudden death.
Uzza, for supporting the Ark, which was the only office of the Levites, notwithstanding his good intent (for the Oren did shake the Ark) was stricken with sudden death.
and the Disciples of Christ? None betweene them and other Christians, that were Baptized and followed Christ? None betweene the Prophet and Apostle, betweene the Pastour and the Deacon? What were all Apostles? Were all Prophetes? Had all the giftes of healing? Were all Teachers? Or did all interpret? What was the bodie one member? No, no, the Lord hath ordained in his church many members, yet but one body.
and the Disciples of christ? None between them and other Christians, that were Baptised and followed christ? None between the Prophet and Apostle, between the Pastor and the Deacon? What were all Apostles? Were all prophets? Had all the Gifts of healing? Were all Teachers? Or did all interpret? What was the body one member? No, no, the Lord hath ordained in his Church many members, yet but one body.
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Whereby it is certaine, that as it pleased God vnder the lawe to establishe this distinction of callinges in Israel: So hath he done now vnder the Gospell in the new Ierusalem. For our Apostle in the 12. to the Corinth. the first Epistle, straightly chargeth euery one to walke in that calling, wherin he is. His words are these:
Whereby it is certain, that as it pleased God under the law to establish this distinction of callings in Israel: So hath he done now under the Gospel in the new Ierusalem. For our Apostle in the 12. to the Corinth. the First Epistle, straightly charges every one to walk in that calling, wherein he is. His words Are these:
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Againe a little after, Let euery man wherein he was called therin abide with God ▪ In which words he teacheth that the most excellent gifts of a Christian, which we by faith receiue of Christ,
Again a little After, Let every man wherein he was called therein abide with God ▪ In which words he Teaches that the most excellent Gifts of a Christian, which we by faith receive of christ,
& to ad vnto ye cōmon giftes of a Christian, some speciall which are proper and peculier, for that lawfull calling whereunto our desires are wholly and onely carried,
& to and unto you Common Gifts of a Christian, Some special which Are proper and peculiar, for that lawful calling whereunto our Desires Are wholly and only carried,
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besides that the wordes of this text will confute him, he may read the 17. verse of the 7. Chapiter to the Corinthians. Or if he proceede and say, it is no ordinance established,
beside that the words of this text will confute him, he may read the 17. verse of the 7. Chapter to the Corinthians. Or if he proceed and say, it is no Ordinance established,
or not in all Churches, the very wordes of the Text there will ouerthrowe him. But as God hath distributed to euery man, as the Lord hath called euery one,
or not in all Churches, the very words of the Text there will overthrown him. But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one,
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so euerye Christian shoulde haue and keepe his seuerall calling in the presence of the Lorde of life, who hath in wisedome and mercy called them thereunto.
so every Christian should have and keep his several calling in the presence of the Lord of life, who hath in Wisdom and mercy called them thereunto.
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For if they do not, as experience teacheth in warre and in peace, then they must needes tumble and indanger them selues, vere and greeue others, hurt and disquiet the church, whose peace and felicity, all her Children oughte to redeeme,
For if they do not, as experience Teaches in war and in peace, then they must needs tumble and endanger them selves, vere and grieve Others, hurt and disquiet the Church, whose peace and felicity, all her Children ought to Redeem,
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then we should see with no smal ioy, the Church our mother with cheerefull countenaunce to lift vp her heade, which now, to the greefe of many, hangeth verie low,
then we should see with no small joy, the Church our mother with cheerful countenance to lift up her head, which now, to the grief of many, hangs very low,
and whose heart lamenteth the loosenesse, securitie, the aspyring and vnquiet mindes, and ye continuall disorder of her children, which had rather do any thing,
and whose heart lamenteth the looseness, security, the aspiring and unquiet minds, and you continual disorder of her children, which had rather do any thing,
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father and childe, husband and wife, master and seruaunt, rich and poore, magistrate and subiect, Pastor and people, haue broken and transgressed this generall Law and commandement of God.
father and child, husband and wife, master and servant, rich and poor, magistrate and Subject, Pastor and people, have broken and transgressed this general Law and Commandment of God.
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as also the remedies wherby it may be remooued, and good order (the health of both the bodies) restored and brought again into the Church and common-wealth. It followeth in the text:
as also the remedies whereby it may be removed, and good order (the health of both the bodies) restored and brought again into the Church and commonwealth. It follows in the text:
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Paul declareth this generall Law, first as you see by the contrary, that wee might the better vnderstand & see by this negation, what he ment by the affirmation:
Paul Declareth this general Law, First as you see by the contrary, that we might the better understand & see by this negation, what he meant by the affirmation:
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For we being ful of pride, selfe-loue, vain-glorie, arrogancie & ambition, it is necessary that this hard and brasen wall, made and grounded vpon the harde brasen pillers of originall concupiscence, should first be cast downe and digged vp, with the ground-work thereof,
For we being full of pride, Self-love, vainglory, arrogancy & ambition, it is necessary that this hard and brazen wall, made and grounded upon the harden brazen pillars of original concupiscence, should First be cast down and dug up, with the groundwork thereof,
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So long as pride yt blindeth our eies, and a disliking of our estate possesse the heart, ther is no place for an humble & sound iudgemēt, no roome for an affection contented to rest in yt portion, which God hath allotted vnto vs. The blessed apostle seeing this, chargeth ye Romans to put out & dispossesse their harts of those two enimies:
So long as pride that blinds our eyes, and a disliking of our estate possess the heart, there is no place for an humble & found judgement, no room for an affection contented to rest in that portion, which God hath allotted unto us The blessed apostle seeing this, charges the Roman to put out & dispossess their hearts of those two enemies:
They be strong men, and therefore will not bee dispossessed by any weak power: only they will giue place to the force and powerfull hande of a stronger:
They be strong men, and Therefore will not be dispossessed by any weak power: only they will give place to the force and powerful hand of a Stronger:
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As they be strong to keepe possession, so they be strong to strike, to wounde, to slay and destroy, both the Ecclesiasticall and Politique bodies of the Church and Common wealth.
As they be strong to keep possession, so they be strong to strike, to wound, to slay and destroy, both the Ecclesiastical and Politic bodies of the Church and Common wealth.
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For from these two pestilent fountains, selfe-loue and ambition flow, enuiyng of the good, bitter contention and striuing with the equall, disdaine & contempt of the inferiors.
For from these two pestilent fountains, Self-love and ambition flow, enuiyng of the good, bitter contention and striving with the equal, disdain & contempt of the inferiors.
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confounde those which the Lorde hath wisely distinguished: challenge vnto thēselues new titles, new names, princely prerogatiues, and vnlawfull iurisdiction ouer their brethren.
confound those which the Lord hath wisely distinguished: challenge unto themselves new titles, new names, princely prerogatives, and unlawful jurisdiction over their brothers.
All which vices, as they sprung vp first in the Churche of Rome, (notwithstanding this admonition of Paul, for the preuenting of them) so hauing nowe deadlye wounded the body,
All which vices, as they sprung up First in the Church of Room, (notwithstanding this admonition of Paul, for the preventing of them) so having now deadly wounded the body,
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and wholy destroied and defaced that Churche, they haue spread their bowes and braunches into many places of the Lordes Uineyarde, wherein they haue taken such deepe roote, that it is to bee feared, that as they now doe ouershadowe the tender plants of the Orchard of God,
and wholly destroyed and defaced that Church, they have spread their bows and branches into many places of the lords Vineyard, wherein they have taken such deep root, that it is to be feared, that as they now do overshadow the tender plants of the Orchard of God,
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then this high and lofty minde, whereby men doe presume to thinke of themselues, and of the treasure of grace which they haue, more then they ought to do.
then this high and lofty mind, whereby men do presume to think of themselves, and of the treasure of grace which they have, more then they ought to do.
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Why woulde not Diotrephes receiue Iohn & the other faithfull ministers of the word? Wherefore did he prattle with malitious words against them? Why would he neither him selfe receiue,
Why would not Diotrephes receive John & the other faithful Ministers of the word? Wherefore did he prattle with malicious words against them? Why would he neither him self receive,
nor suffer others to intertain the brethren? Was not this the onely cause? because hee loued to haue the preeminence in the Church? Read the third epistle of Iohn. What caused the Scribes and Pharisies to contemn and disdaine, ye base estate & low degree of Christ and his poore Disciples? they loued the cheef places at feastes,
nor suffer Others to entertain the brothers? Was not this the only cause? Because he loved to have the preeminence in the Church? Read the third epistle of John. What caused the Scribes and Pharisees to contemn and disdain, you base estate & low degree of christ and his poor Disciples? they loved the chief places At feasts,
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& desired the cheefe seate in the assemblies, and greeting in the markets, and to be called of men Rabby, Rabby: was not this because they were highminded? Why did Iames & Iohn, & their mother, mooued by them, desire to be cheefest in the kingdom of Christ? Or why did the other disciples disdain at this request? Was it not only because their harts were puffed vp with pride, vaine-glory,
& desired the chief seat in the assemblies, and greeting in the Markets, and to be called of men Rabbi, Rabbi: was not this Because they were High-minded? Why did James & John, & their mother, moved by them, desire to be chiefest in the Kingdom of christ? Or why did the other Disciples disdain At this request? Was it not only Because their hearts were puffed up with pride, vainglory,
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then of him and his gifts? and by enuying him troubled the Church? O therefore howe necessary is it for vs that be of the Church, to beate down this brazen wall of pride, presumption,
then of him and his Gifts? and by envying him troubled the Church? O Therefore how necessary is it for us that be of the Church, to beat down this brazen wall of pride, presumption,
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and ambition, which cause all these disorders among vs, that God may reare vp in our hartes the newe fortresse of a sounde, discreete, humble and sober minde,
and ambition, which cause all these disorders among us, that God may rear up in our hearts the new fortress of a sound, discreet, humble and Sobrium mind,
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All these thinges I haue spoken doe sufficientlie teache, howe some Churches haue beene, and are at this day sore wounded, others destroied by these two horrible monsters, of pride and ambition, which wil not bee subiect to any,
All these things I have spoken doe sufficiently teach, how Some Churches have been, and Are At this day soar wounded, Others destroyed by these two horrible monsters, of pride and ambition, which will not be Subject to any,
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Now to the Comman wealth, wherein if we shall aske the wisest men of all ages that be past, either religious or prophane, they wil tell you yt which by long & certaine experience they haue learned:
Now to the Common wealth, wherein if we shall ask the Wisest men of all ages that be past, either religious or profane, they will tell you that which by long & certain experience they have learned:
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namely, yt this proud & ambitious surprising of gifts, disliking of mens proper dealings, haue bene ye disturbers, I might say, ye destroiers of families, tribes, towns, cities, kingdoms and empires.
namely, that this proud & ambitious surprising of Gifts, disliking of men's proper dealings, have be the disturbers, I might say, you destroyers of families, tribes, Towns, cities, kingdoms and empires.
The prophane writers both Gretians & Romans, which haue registred ye diuersities, chāges, ouerthrows & ruins of cōmō wealths, do teach the same better then the time will suffer me perticulerly to rehearse.
The profane writers both Gretians & Roman, which have registered you diversities, changes, overthrows & ruins of Common wealths, do teach the same better then the time will suffer me particularly to rehearse.
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did euer any man harden his heart heere in England against lawfull regiment, which hath not beene full of pride & ambition? Can the sober minded man, resting and taking his felicity in his base and lowe calling, lift vp his hand to pluck the regal crown, from the head of the lawfull gouernour? No, no, dearly beloued, no more then a heauy stone, can ascende into the highest region of the firmament.
did ever any man harden his heart Here in England against lawful regiment, which hath not been full of pride & ambition? Can the Sobrium minded man, resting and taking his felicity in his base and low calling, lift up his hand to pluck the regal crown, from the head of the lawful governor? No, no, dearly Beloved, no more then a heavy stone, can ascend into the highest region of the firmament.
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Seeing then yt these two vices of pride & ambition, doe not only eternally cōdenm such as are infected with them (which is most fearfull) but also wound and destroy the society of the saints, and the policie of kingdomes:
Seeing then that these two vices of pride & ambition, do not only eternally cōdenm such as Are infected with them (which is most fearful) but also wound and destroy the society of the Saints, and the policy of kingdoms:
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I am to charge you in the name of Christ, from the highest to the lowest, to throw down your selues before the maiesty of God, crauing earnestly ye grace of his spirit to mortify these euill affections,
I am to charge you in the name of christ, from the highest to the lowest, to throw down your selves before the majesty of God, craving earnestly the grace of his Spirit to mortify these evil affections,
First pluck vp by the rootes thorough the ministery of the worde, and the authoritie of the swoorde, all proude and high lookes, arrogant and ambitious persons:
First pluck up by the roots through the Ministry of the word, and the Authority of the sword, all proud and high looks, arrogant and ambitious Persons:
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O that all her maiestes counsel and all other Magistrates in this lande, had kindled in their brestes suche a zeale of Gods glory, such a hatred of all sin,
Oh that all her maiestes counsel and all other Magistrates in this land, had kindled in their breasts such a zeal of God's glory, such a hatred of all since,
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and a mind fully contented with any estate, wherunto the Lord calleth vs. Secondarily aboue all thinges, it behooueth you that bee the Lordes seruantes in magistracie, to establish euery one within his charge & iurisdiction, this general law;
and a mind Fully contented with any estate, whereunto the Lord calls us Secondarily above all things, it behooveth you that be the lords Servants in magistracy, to establish every one within his charge & jurisdiction, this general law;
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and also correct other malefactors according to their desert, without partiality: know for certaintie that the iuste God will require their bloud at your hands.
and also correct other malefactors according to their desert, without partiality: know for certainty that the just God will require their blood At your hands.
Againe, if you shall preferre your owne pollicies and deuises, before the establishing of this generall law of God, assure your selues, that your Lorde and Maister, whose person you sustaine will neuer suffer such contempt of him vnpunished.
Again, if you shall prefer your own policies and devises, before the establishing of this general law of God, assure your selves, that your Lord and Master, whose person you sustain will never suffer such contempt of him unpunished.
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if you mark & consider yt God hath giuen to euery one seuerally a certaine proper & peculier measure of faith, that is, of any heauenly gift diuers frō ye gift of regeneratiō, which ought to be employed to the increase of your mutuall faith.
if you mark & Consider that God hath given to every one severally a certain proper & peculiar measure of faith, that is, of any heavenly gift diverse from you gift of regeneration, which ought to be employed to the increase of your mutual faith.
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and soundnes of mind, consider and thinke vpon it, be thankfull for it, let that be your sober wisedome, let that content and satisfie your hartes, not extending it further then it can reach, not ouerpressing it,
and soundness of mind, Consider and think upon it, be thankful for it, let that be your Sobrium Wisdom, let that content and satisfy your hearts, not extending it further then it can reach, not overpressing it,
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againe if the hand should thinke it selfe of greater excellencie then the heade, or if through enuie of the greater giftes of the eyes, which are more excellent, it woulde denie to doe the office of the hand:
again if the hand should think it self of greater excellency then the head, or if through envy of the greater Gifts of the eyes, which Are more excellent, it would deny to do the office of the hand:
would we not cry out of this confusion, as most vnnaturall and monstrous, and such as without all doubt, would vtterly destroye the whole bodye? Neuerthelesse we see it in the Churches of England, which professe them selues partes of the whol, and are not astonished.
would we not cry out of this confusion, as most unnatural and monstrous, and such as without all doubt, would utterly destroy the Whole body? Nevertheless we see it in the Churches of England, which profess them selves parts of the Whole, and Are not astonished.
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Shall he take vpon him to holde the helme, that is scarce worthy to sit in the sincke? O damnable boldnesse, O couetous Patrons, that for gaine present such vnworthy men to the Bishops!
Shall he take upon him to hold the helm, that is scarce worthy to fit in the sink? O damnable boldness, Oh covetous Patrons, that for gain present such unworthy men to the Bishops!
can the honour and praise of Gods wysdome, be commended by the folly and ignoraunce of his Minister? Can the inestimable treasure and riches of the gratious Prince, be seene in the beggerly nakednesse of an vngratious and base Ambassador? Can the aduersaries of the grace of Christe, by looking vppon an idoll, which hath nothing but a shew of that it is not, bee diswaded from the worshippe of Idolles? Can hee bring men from errour, which can teach no truth? Can hee that is trayterously affected to Magistracie, become a loyall subiect,
can the honour and praise of God's Wisdom, be commended by the folly and ignorance of his Minister? Can the inestimable treasure and riches of the gracious Prince, be seen in the beggarly nakedness of an ungracious and base Ambassador? Can the Adversaries of the grace of Christ, by looking upon an idol, which hath nothing but a show of that it is not, be dissuaded from the worship of Idols? Can he bring men from error, which can teach no truth? Can he that is traitorously affected to Magistracy, become a loyal Subject,
but for conscience sake? Finally, can the carnal minded man, and the blasphemouse Atheist be perswaded, that Christe is the redeemer of the worlde, whose Ministers these be? Therefore as all Christians, are priuately to looke vnto them selues, their giftes and callinges, that they tye and bind their iudgement and affection to the measure of that faithfull grace they haue receiued:
but for conscience sake? Finally, can the carnal minded man, and the blasphemous Atheist be persuaded, that Christ is the redeemer of the world, whose Ministers these be? Therefore as all Christians, Are privately to look unto them selves, their Gifts and callings, that they tie and bind their judgement and affection to the measure of that faithful grace they have received:
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so all Magistrates are by the swoord of their authoritie, which they beare not in vaine, to keepe and hold their Christian subiectes within the compasse of their limittes.
so all Magistrates Are by the sword of their Authority, which they bear not in vain, to keep and hold their Christian Subjects within the compass of their Limits.
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but also generally to the whole Church of CHRIST, which, as it teacheth an vnitie of bodie, a multitude of members vnder one heade, a variety of duties, and a diuersitie of gifts:
but also generally to the Whole Church of CHRIST, which, as it Teaches an unity of body, a multitude of members under one head, a variety of duties, and a diversity of Gifts:
so it sheweth manifestly, that this destinction in the body, wherof ariseth the gouerment of the whole, making for the safety of the whole and euery part, is most necessary, most profitable: and therefore perpetuall and immutable.
so it shows manifestly, that this distinction in the body, whereof arises the government of the Whole, making for the safety of the Whole and every part, is most necessary, most profitable: and Therefore perpetual and immutable.
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In consideration whereof, I will laye out the partes more plainly, least any shoulde take vppon him through presumption, a greater charge then he can sustaine,
In consideration whereof, I will say out the parts more plainly, lest any should take upon him through presumption, a greater charge then he can sustain,
The same similitudes, though not in the same wordes, yet to the same purpose, our Apostle vseth in the twelfth Chapiter of the first Epistle to the Corinthians, saying:
The same Similitudes, though not in the same words, yet to the same purpose, our Apostle uses in the twelfth Chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians, saying:
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But first, let vs somewhat more diligentlie consider according to these foure similitudes, of the state, condition and regiment of the Churche of Christe heere in earth:
But First, let us somewhat more diligently Consider according to these foure Similitudes, of the state, condition and regiment of the Church of Christ Here in earth:
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By a member he meaneth, such a part of the body, as hath receiued from the heade, some particular and necessarie gifte, fit to helpe and benefite the whole body,
By a member he means, such a part of the body, as hath received from the head, Some particular and necessary gift, fit to help and benefit the Whole body,
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These members are either Doctors to teach, Pastors to exhort, Elders to rule, Deacons to distribute, Attenders vppon the poore straungers and the sicke,
These members Are either Doctors to teach, Pastors to exhort, Elders to Rule, Deacons to distribute, Attenders upon the poor Strangers and the sick,
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The Church of God in England (deare Christians) which is the beloued spouse of Christ, which desireth to appeare most beautifull and perfect in the eyes of her louer, shee wanteth her Pastours, Teachers, Elders, Deacons and her Attenders vppon the poore,
The Church of God in England (deer Christians) which is the Beloved spouse of christ, which Desires to appear most beautiful and perfect in the eyes of her lover, she Wants her Pastors, Teachers, Elders, Deacons and her Attenders upon the poor,
therefore she hangeth downe her head for heauines, her eyes bee bleared with teares, her cheekes be defiled with the water of her eyes, her heart is heauy with sorrow, her bones are withered with drinesse, her whole body is cloathed in sackcloth, she lyeth in caues and dennes, beeing almost ashamed to shew her face, hauing so deformed and maymed a body:
Therefore she hangs down her head for heaviness, her eyes be bleared with tears, her cheeks be defiled with the water of her eyes, her heart is heavy with sorrow, her bones Are withered with dryness, her Whole body is clothed in Sackcloth, she lies in caves and dens, being almost ashamed to show her face, having so deformed and maimed a body:
as namely, the callinges of Archbishops, Bishops, deanes, Archdeacons, Deacons, Chauncellers, Commissaries, Officials, & all such as be rather members and partes of the whore and strumpet of Rome,
as namely, the callings of Archbishop's, Bishops, deans, Archdeacons, Deacons, Chauncellers, Commissaries, Officials, & all such as be rather members and parts of the whore and strumpet of Room,
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We therefore that are the Lordes remembrauncers, must neuer let him rest, till he haue expelled them out of Hierusalem, wherin they haue no right to exercise such vnlawfull authoritie.
We Therefore that Are the lords remembrancers, must never let him rest, till he have expelled them out of Jerusalem, wherein they have no right to exercise such unlawful Authority.
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Therefore we humbly desire and beseech all that are in higher places, and haue accesse vnto her excellēt Maiesty, that they woulde for the loue they beare to the Church of Christ, in tender compassion looke vpon our Church, which maketh so iust a complaint:
Therefore we humbly desire and beseech all that Are in higher places, and have access unto her excellent Majesty, that they would for the love they bear to the Church of christ, in tender compassion look upon our Church, which makes so just a complaint:
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and so repayre and build vp the walles of Hierusalem, the praise of the world. The second rule is, that the members of the body must haue but one office:
and so repair and built up the walls of Jerusalem, the praise of the world. The second Rule is, that the members of the body must have but one office:
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that is, euery one his seueral & distinct office. For God is not the author of confusion, but of good order, and necessary distinction. So sayth Paule:
that is, every one his several & distinct office. For God is not the author of confusion, but of good order, and necessary distinction. So say Paul:
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we must consider that the Apostle speaketh here, of diuers mēbers of one body, & meaneth yt euery one must haue his seueral gift, yt maketh a seueral office for the cōmon profit of others.
we must Consider that the Apostle speaks Here, of diverse members of one body, & means that every one must have his several gift, that makes a several office for the Common profit of Others.
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saying, To one is giuen the worde of wisedome, vnto an other the worde of knowledge. &c. Therefore euerye personne or member of the Church, muste haue his owne proper and seuerall office, that he maye vse it to the common commoditie of all his fellow-members.
saying, To one is given the word of Wisdom, unto an other the word of knowledge. etc. Therefore every person or member of the Church, must have his own proper and several office, that he may use it to the Common commodity of all his Fellow members.
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Seeing then (beloued) in our church the Deacon encrocheth vpon the office of the Pastor, (for he prateth openly and ministreth the Sacraments) women vpon the office of men (for they baptize) priuate men vppon the office of publique persons, (for one man doth suspend from the Sacramentes and excommunicate):
Seeing then (Beloved) in our Church the Deacon encroacheth upon the office of the Pastor, (for he prateth openly and Ministereth the Sacraments) women upon the office of men (for they baptise) private men upon the office of public Persons, (for one man does suspend from the Sacraments and excommunicate):
the Doctour vpon the office of the Pastour, (for both indifferently teach, exhort, and minister the sacraments) the Ecclesiasticall person vpon the office of the ciuill Magistrate:
the Doctor upon the office of the Pastor, (for both indifferently teach, exhort, and minister the Sacraments) the Ecclesiastical person upon the office of the civil Magistrate:
and contrarily, the ciuill vppon the Ecclesiasticall (for they interchangeablye handle and discide ciuill and Ecclesiasticall controuersies,) seeing I saye, here is no distinction, but confusion:
and contrarily, the civil upon the Ecclesiastical (for they interchangeably handle and decide civil and Ecclesiastical controversies,) seeing I say, Here is no distinction, but confusion:
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no contenting with one duetye, but encroching vppon many, no wyse order in gouernment, but a foolishe and pernicious shuffeling togeather of diuers dueties, which the Lorde hath heere and else where, in sundry places of his word distinguished:
no contenting with one duty, but encroaching upon many, no wise order in government, but a foolish and pernicious shuffeling together of diverse duties, which the Lord hath Here and Else where, in sundry places of his word distinguished:
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haue we not iust and necessary cause to beseech and pray such as be in authority, not to suffer their eye-lids either to slūber or sleep, til they haue remooued these superfluities, supplied these wants,
have we not just and necessary cause to beseech and pray such as be in Authority, not to suffer their eyelids either to slumber or sleep, till they have removed these superfluities, supplied these Wants,
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All the parts of the naturall body, because they are by many iointes and bandes fitly and surely coupled to the head, they receiue life, sense, power, motion and strength to perfourme their duties,
All the parts of the natural body, Because they Are by many Joints and bands fitly and surely coupled to the head, they receive life, sense, power, motion and strength to perform their duties,
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for they beeing by spirituall ioints & handes, surely vnited & knit to Christ their heade, he conuayeth into euerye one by his spirite and faith, life to quicken them, wisedom to lighten them, sense for feeling,
for they being by spiritual Joints & hands, surely united & knit to christ their head, he conuayeth into every one by his Spirit and faith, life to quicken them, Wisdom to lighten them, sense for feeling,
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and all other graces, and strength to defend them against all aduersary power, and to bring them to the perfect vnion and fellowship, which is in himselfe.
and all other graces, and strength to defend them against all adversary power, and to bring them to the perfect Union and fellowship, which is in himself.
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And also, to take away all difference and discord, he hath gyuen not a Pope, not an Archbishop or Bishop, (for there was perfect vnion before they were,
And also, to take away all difference and discord, he hath given not a Pope, not an Archbishop or Bishop, (for there was perfect Union before they were,
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though they falsely beare vs in hande, that these are for the mayntenaunce of peace and vnitie:) but Apostles, Euangelistes, Prophetes, Pastoures and Teachers, by whose ministery we may be fully lead to a perfect vnitie of faith in Christ,
though they falsely bear us in hand, that these Are for the maintenance of peace and unity:) but Apostles, Evangelists, prophets, Pastors and Teachers, by whose Ministry we may be Fully led to a perfect unity of faith in christ,
and by them also remooue all iarring in iudgement, and all discorde in affection. The which harmonie no Pope, Archbishop, Aungell, or any other creature can make.
and by them also remove all jarring in judgement, and all discord in affection. The which harmony no Pope, Archbishop, Angel, or any other creature can make.
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and by those graces which descended and came down from the heade, set in time all the members of the Churche, that wee may once againe heare the first song of the first Churche, planted by the Apostles:
and by those graces which descended and Come down from the head, Set in time all the members of the Church, that we may once again hear the First song of the First Church, planted by the Apostles:
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then there can be neyther desire of rule, nor breach of any good order. But the admitting of two heads and diuers lawes, as it maketh a monstrouse body,
then there can be neither desire of Rule, nor breach of any good order. But the admitting of two Heads and diverse laws, as it makes a monstrous body,
so a contrary gouernmēt, both which nature and good reason mislike and condemne. Yea though not altogether, yet in some part wee see these disorders in our Church.
so a contrary government, both which nature and good reason mislike and condemn. Yea though not altogether, yet in Some part we see these disorders in our Church.
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For what else is the sole authoritie of one priuate man, to rule ouer his fellow-brethren, to chide them, to correct them, to punish them, to suspende them from their office,
For what Else is the sole Authority of one private man, to Rule over his Fellow brethren, to chide them, to correct them, to Punish them, to suspende them from their office,
and for my selfe I will aunswere (& I am perswaded that al that be of my iudgement are of the same minde) touching my loue and affection towardes my Soueraigne and gracious Prince:
and for my self I will answer (& I am persuaded that all that be of my judgement Are of the same mind) touching my love and affection towards my Sovereign and gracious Prince:
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And I perswade my selfe moreouer, that if her Maiestie should hear and know the grounds of this doctrine, we should not long pray in vain for the reformation of the Church.
And I persuade my self moreover, that if her Majesty should hear and know the grounds of this Doctrine, we should not long pray in vain for the Reformation of the Church.
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that is, hauing a peculier office, seruing to the benefite of all the members, that, by diligence and loue must be imployed for the preseruation of the whole body,
that is, having a peculiar office, serving to the benefit of all the members, that, by diligence and love must be employed for the preservation of the Whole body,
If the members of the naturall body shoulde fayle in their seuerall duties, woulde we not by and by iudge, that there were in them either want of loue vnto others,
If the members of the natural body should fail in their several duties, would we not by and by judge, that there were in them either want of love unto Others,
What shall wee say then of the members of our Churche, which are so idle in their callinges, may we not moste iustly condenme them for want of loue? for loue is the bond of perfection, which bindeth together the hartes of the saintes, by her labour & trauell she taketh, in helping and releeuing them:
What shall we say then of the members of our Church, which Are so idle in their callings, may we not most justly condenme them for want of love? for love is the bound of perfection, which binds together the hearts of the Saints, by her labour & travel she Takes, in helping and relieving them:
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But alasse, where is she in our Churches? verely she commeth not abroade into our streetes, shee sheweth not her selfe in our assemblies, she appeareth not in pulpit dailie, she is faine to hide her selfe in certeine corners of the Church.
But alas, where is she in our Churches? verily she comes not abroad into our streets, she shows not her self in our assemblies, she appears not in pulpit daily, she is feign to hide her self in certain corners of the Church.
But such is the blindnesse and senselesse dulnesse of many in our Church, that they esteeme nothing of the members, that the Lord hath giuen and ordayned for their singular commodity.
But such is the blindness and senseless dulness of many in our Church, that they esteem nothing of the members, that the Lord hath given and ordained for their singular commodity.
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Wherefore to make an ende of this part, it appertaineth to their HH. (as they will aunsweere before God at the dreadfull day of iudgement) to root out all proud, insolent and ambitious members from the Church and common-wealth, wysely and diligently to plant, wise, modest, sober, and sound gouernours:
Wherefore to make an end of this part, it appertaineth to their HH. (as they will aunsweere before God At the dreadful day of judgement) to root out all proud, insolent and ambitious members from the Church and commonwealth, wisely and diligently to plant, wise, modest, Sobrium, and found Governors:
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so by this, publique persons are charged to abide in their seuerall callinges, as in their seuerall standing places, without breaking vppon the functiōs of others, or enuying their gifts:
so by this, public Persons Are charged to abide in their several callings, as in their several standing places, without breaking upon the functions of Others, or envying their Gifts:
Where he sayth, Seeing then: &c: we note that the Apostle taketh it for a certaine and an infallible rule, that the lord had established and already giuen these diuers giftes vnto his Church.
Where he say, Seeing then: etc.: we note that the Apostle Takes it for a certain and an infallible Rule, that the lord had established and already given these diverse Gifts unto his Church.
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Where he saith, According to the grace giuen me: obserue two things; first, that euery ecclesiasticall calling, must haue ioyned with it, some singular grace of God:
Where he Says, According to the grace given me: observe two things; First, that every ecclesiastical calling, must have joined with it, Some singular grace of God:
secondarily, that euery of these functions here named, are the seuerall giftes of the mercye of God (as the word signifieth) most bountifully bestowed vpō the Church.
secondarily, that every of these functions Here nam, Are the several Gifts of the mercy of God (as the word signifies) most bountifully bestowed upon the Church.
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The Greeke, Preposition Pro, beeing sometimes in the place of Vpo, the worde doth well admit that signification, wherin it is vsed diuers times in the new Testament, I would that ye all spake strange languages, but rather that ye prophesied.
The Greek, Preposition Pro, being sometime in the place of Upon, the word does well admit that signification, wherein it is used diverse times in the new Testament, I would that you all spoke strange languages, but rather that you prophesied.
But what is ment here, by The proportion of faith? To omit the opinions of men, I take it to be the same which the Apostle before named, The measure of faith: and the meaning to be, as if he shoulde saye:
But what is meant Here, by The proportion of faith? To omit the opinions of men, I take it to be the same which the Apostle before nam, The measure of faith: and the meaning to be, as if he should say:
Therefore euery man being called, must abide therin, and occupy his proper talent and gift, with all diligence and faith, to the edification of his owne flock.
Therefore every man being called, must abide therein, and occupy his proper talon and gift, with all diligence and faith, to the edification of his own flock.
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A Prophet is a member or minister of the Word of God, which abideth in the true & sincere interpretation thereof, to the edification of his own peculier flock.
A Prophet is a member or minister of the Word of God, which Abideth in the true & sincere Interpretation thereof, to the edification of his own peculiar flock.
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These wordes as they shewe the office of the Doctor, wherein he must bee continually occupied, not breaking in vpon any other ciuill or Ecclesiasticall calling:
These words as they show the office of the Doctor, wherein he must be continually occupied, not breaking in upon any other civil or Ecclesiastical calling:
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A Doctor or Teacher is a Prophet, which truely, soundly, and reuetently expounding the Canonicall Scriptures, continueth in teaching true doctrin to his own people,
A Doctor or Teacher is a Prophet, which truly, soundly, and reuetently expounding the Canonical Scriptures, Continueth in teaching true Doctrine to his own people,
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And therefore albeit there were greate corruption in the Synagogues of the Iewes, yet the histories of the Acts of the Apostles declare, that nothing was read and expounded in them,
And Therefore albeit there were great corruption in the Synagogues of the Iewes, yet the histories of the Acts of the Apostles declare, that nothing was read and expounded in them,
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For as the Prophetes might not in calling the people together, blow any trumpets, but those which were made and set apart for that purpose, by the commaundement of God. Numb. 10. 28:
For as the prophets might not in calling the people together, blow any trumpets, but those which were made and Set apart for that purpose, by the Commandment of God. Numb. 10. 28:
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Paule testifieth yt he spake as concerning Christ, as of sincerity, as of God, as in the sight & presēce of God. 2. Cor. 2. 17. That he must be diligent & continue in teaching, the generall law prooueth it.
Paul Testifieth that he spoke as Concerning christ, as of sincerity, as of God, as in the sighed & presence of God. 2. Cor. 2. 17. That he must be diligent & continue in teaching, the general law proveth it.
nor learne of him? The reason why he must doe it diligently, to plant and establish his disciples mindes in the truth, is because we are very dull to conceiue and learne:
nor Learn of him? The reason why he must do it diligently, to plant and establish his Disciples minds in the truth, is Because we Are very dull to conceive and Learn:
A Pastor is a Prophet, that vpon sound doctrine grounded vppon the sincere interpretation of the Scripture, continueth in exhortation wisely applied to the present vse, necessitie,
A Pastor is a Prophet, that upon found Doctrine grounded upon the sincere Interpretation of the Scripture, Continueth in exhortation wisely applied to the present use, necessity,
The diuider of the word must cut it aright. 2. Timothy. 2. 15 The Pastor being a learned Scribe, is like the wise housholder which hath filled and furnished all his treasure houses with all store new and old.
The divider of the word must Cut it aright. 2. Timothy. 2. 15 The Pastor being a learned Scribe, is like the wise householder which hath filled and furnished all his treasure houses with all store new and old.
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The Pastor must not onely lead his sheepe into pleasant and holesom pastures, but also to heal the sick, to bring home the strayes, to strengthen the weak, Ezechiel. 34. 4: that all these duties are to be done continually in his proper place whereunto the Lord hath called him, it is manifest by the reason before vsed.
The Pastor must not only led his sheep into pleasant and wholesome pastures, but also to heal the sick, to bring home the strays, to strengthen the weak, Ezechiel. 34. 4: that all these duties Are to be done continually in his proper place whereunto the Lord hath called him, it is manifest by the reason before used.
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in the hart there is nothing but rebellion and enemity against him: so that the Scripture hath iudged vs to be by nature the Children of darknesse, and the sonnes of rebellion.
in the heart there is nothing but rebellion and enmity against him: so that the Scripture hath judged us to be by nature the Children of darkness, and the Sons of rebellion.
First a Doctor, who by heauenly wisedom in interpreting the Word, is able (the spirit working by his ministery) to translate vs from the kingdome of darknesse, to the kingdom of light and knowledge:
First a Doctor, who by heavenly Wisdom in interpreting the Word, is able (the Spirit working by his Ministry) to translate us from the Kingdom of darkness, to the Kingdom of Light and knowledge:
O the vnspeakable wisdome & mercyes of God, who to cast down the strong holdes of ignorance and rebellion, which by nature possessed our soules, hath giuen the ministeries of the Pastor,
O the unspeakable Wisdom & Mercies of God, who to cast down the strong holds of ignorance and rebellion, which by nature possessed our Souls, hath given the ministeries of the Pastor,
neither lightly regarded, without great dishonor vnto ye giuer, who hath not left vs destitute, as we see, of any gift necessary for our soules health.
neither lightly regarded, without great dishonour unto you giver, who hath not left us destitute, as we see, of any gift necessary for our Souls health.
For a Deacon is an officer which continueth in distributing ye common liberality of ye Church, according to the necessity of all the poore members therof.
For a Deacon is an officer which Continueth in distributing you Common liberality of the Church, according to the necessity of all the poor members thereof.
The first part is plaine in this text, yt he is a distributer of the Church goods, appeareth in the 4. of the Arts & 6. where many brought the price of their lands and houses which they had sold,
The First part is plain in this text, that he is a distributer of the Church goods, appears in the 4. of the Arts & 6. where many brought the price of their Lands and houses which they had sold,
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Nowe the Apostles that they might the better attend vnto preaching and praying, were vpon necessary causes faine to giue ouer this charge vnto other called Deacons, whome the Church elected:
Now the Apostles that they might the better attend unto preaching and praying, were upon necessary Causes feign to give over this charge unto other called Deacons, whom the Church elected:
as it is in Act. 6. Therefore this is the Deacons office, herein he must be occupied, to marke the necessity of the poore, and accordingly to distribute.
as it is in Act. 6. Therefore this is the Deacons office, herein he must be occupied, to mark the necessity of the poor, and accordingly to distribute.
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Whereupon yt followeth, yt hee must knowe therefore their estate, their wealth, their charges, their custome of spending, whither it be much or little,
Whereupon that follows, that he must know Therefore their estate, their wealth, their charges, their custom of spending, whither it be much or little,
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or moderate, their trade of life, whether they be painfull or negligent therein: that hee may distribute with knowledge, wisdom, iustice, fidelity, simplicity, and without respect of persons.
or moderate, their trade of life, whither they be painful or negligent therein: that he may distribute with knowledge, Wisdom, Justice, Fidis, simplicity, and without respect of Persons.
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it pleased our merciful father, to ease a great many, and to lay the burden vpon a fewe faithfull wise men, full of the holy ghoste, that all thinges in the Church might bee done orderly and vprightly in the sight of God.
it pleased our merciful father, to ease a great many, and to lay the burden upon a few faithful wise men, full of the holy ghost, that all things in the Church might be done orderly and uprightly in the sighed of God.
Thus we see the necessity of these officers, by whose labour and godly care, the sicke, the strangers or other saints, vnable to earn their own liuings by ye sweat of their browes, might bee honestly maintained by the liberality and bountifulnes of their brethren,
Thus we see the necessity of these Officers, by whose labour and godly care, the sick, the Strangers or other Saints, unable to earn their own livings by you sweat of their brows, might be honestly maintained by the liberality and bountifulness of their brothers,
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some onely in gouernement as the Elders called by the common name, as Paule in the 1. Tim. 5. 17. These Elders are Churche-officers or censors of manners, whoe by correcting,
Some only in government as the Elders called by the Common name, as Paul in the 1. Tim. 5. 17. These Elders Are Church-officers or censors of manners, who by correcting,
Their office was chiefly in assisting the Pastors & Doctors in admonishing ye vnruly seuerally, by comforting the feeble minded, by preuenting of offences, which otherwise might arise:
Their office was chiefly in assisting the Pastors & Doctors in admonishing you unruly severally, by comforting the feeble minded, by preventing of offences, which otherwise might arise:
in suspending ye vnworthy from ye Sacraments, in excommunicating of the obstinate, in absoluing the repentant, in ordaining and remouing church officers:
in suspending you unworthy from you Sacraments, in excommunicating of the obstinate, in absolving the repentant, in ordaining and removing Church Officers:
Act. the 21. 18. & 20. vers. 2. And therefore these being set ouer vs in matters pertaining to God, we must acknowledge & obey them, with singular loue & reuerence,
Act. the 21. 18. & 20. vers. 2. And Therefore these being Set over us in matters pertaining to God, we must acknowledge & obey them, with singular love & Reverence,
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the Elders care is, to see that no vnclean person remaine in the bosom of ye church, wherof redoundeth no small commodity, both to the Church and Common-wealth.
the Elders care is, to see that no unclean person remain in the bosom of the Church, whereof redoundeth no small commodity, both to the Church and Commonwealth.
This was the proper office of those, which beeing relieued by the Church, were appointed to looke vnto the poore which were weake & sicke, and the poore stranger.
This was the proper office of those, which being relieved by the Church, were appointed to look unto the poor which were weak & sick, and the poor stranger.
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So yt a Shewer of mercy is he, or rather she (for the cōpanies of such as executed this duty consisted especially of widowes) which by the gouernors of ye Church & consent of the people, was appointed to help ye pore impotēt,
So that a Shewer of mercy is he, or rather she (for the companies of such as executed this duty consisted especially of Widows) which by the Governors of the Church & consent of the people, was appointed to help you poor impotent,
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A very necessary functiō, especially in time of persecutiō or greeuous sickenesse, when the Church hath many impotent persons, in which time such order is to be taken that none of the members of Christe,
A very necessary function, especially in time of persecution or grievous sickness, when the Church hath many impotent Persons, in which time such order is to be taken that none of the members of Christ,
These ministers of the poore, their age, qualities, office, and conditions, are declared of Paul in the 1. Tim. 5. By the deligent, continuall and cheerefull performaunce of those offices, these whom the Lord seemeth to haue a speciall and singular care of (namely the widows & fatherlesse,
These Ministers of the poor, their age, qualities, office, and conditions, Are declared of Paul in the 1. Tim. 5. By the deligent, continual and cheerful performance of those Offices, these whom the Lord seems to have a special and singular care of (namely the Widows & fatherless,
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The want of these officers and mercifull companies, is the cause of the death and perishing of many a poore fatherlesse childe, impotent persons, and sick ones;
The want of these Officers and merciful companies, is the cause of the death and perishing of many a poor fatherless child, impotent Persons, and sick ones;
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For (notwithstanding these statutes) wee haue swarms of beggers pore & impotent, till we haue by authority established in euery congregation these eternall decrees of Christ, touching the gouernment of his Church.
For (notwithstanding these statutes) we have swarms of beggars poor & impotent, till we have by Authority established in every congregation these Eternal decrees of christ, touching the government of his Church.
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Whence come such swarms of Athiests, Idolaters, Papistes, erronious & hereticall sectaries, of the Family of loue & such like? ther are no Doctours to teach, nor Pastors to exhort.
Whence come such swarms of Atheists, Idolaters, Papists, erroneous & heretical sectaries, of the Family of love & such like? there Are no Doctors to teach, nor Pastors to exhort.
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Nowe commeth it to passe, that in a Christian Church, professing newnesse of life, and the doctrine of regeneration, ther should be such a huge masse of old and detestable workes, of coniuring, witchcraft, sorcery, charming, blaspheming the holy name of God, swearing and forswearing, prophaning of the Lords sabboths, disobedience to superiors, contempt of inferiors:
Now comes it to pass, that in a Christian Church, professing newness of life, and the Doctrine of regeneration, there should be such a huge mass of old and detestable works, of conjuring, witchcraft, sorcery, charming, blaspheming the holy name of God, swearing and forswearing, profaning of the lords Sabbaths, disobedience to superiors, contempt of inferiors:
murther, manslaughter, robberies, adultery, fornication, couenaunt-breakers, false-witnesse bearing, lyars wt all other kindes of vnmercifull dealing one with another? Is not the cause euident? we lack Elders and Gouernors of euery congregation to admonish, correct, suspende and excommunicate such noisome, hurtfull,
murder, manslaughter, robberies, adultery, fornication, Covenant-breakers, False witness bearing, liars with all other Kinds of unmerciful dealing one with Another? Is not the cause evident? we lack Elders and Governors of every congregation to admonish, correct, suspende and excommunicate such noisome, hurtful,
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Why haue we so many poore, so many feeble, and weake ready to die amongst vs? we want Deacons and mercifull men, which should faithfully distribute to the necessity of the Saints,
Why have we so many poor, so many feeble, and weak ready to die among us? we want Deacons and merciful men, which should faithfully distribute to the necessity of the Saints,
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For hereby her gratious Maiestie and her honourable Counsell, might truely knowe within a short time by name, who & howe many enimies there are (a very few subtile hipocrites excepted) to religion, & the common-wealth.
For hereby her gracious Majesty and her honourable Counsel, might truly know within a short time by name, who & how many enemies there Are (a very few subtle Hypocrites excepted) to Religion, & the commonwealth.
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wheras now Archbyshops, Bishops, Archdeacons, Commissaries Officialls, hauing contrarie to ye word of God, pulled ye rains of gouernment from ye Elders, ruine & destruction is feared, but not auoyded.
whereas now Archbishop's, Bishops, Archdeacons, Commissaries Officials, having contrary to you word of God, pulled you rains of government from you Elders, ruin & destruction is feared, but not avoided.
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Hereby al the secrete & mischieuous deuises against her Maiesties royall person, against religion, & the whole state, might easily be tried & searched out, by the diligent & wise search of ye Elders in euery Church:
Hereby all the secret & mischievous devises against her Majesties royal person, against Religion, & the Whole state, might Easily be tried & searched out, by the diligent & wise search of the Elders in every Church:
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whereas now, did not ye Lord somtimes most wonderfully, for the singular care he hath ouer her Counsel bring thē to light, we should haue bene often eare now, swalowed vp by these secret vnderminings of the common peace and state.
whereas now, did not you Lord sometimes most wonderfully, for the singular care he hath over her Counsel bring them to Light, we should have be often ear now, swallowed up by these secret underminings of the Common peace and state.
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Hereby we should knowe certainly, who be those yt so prodigally maintain suche as haue beene blouddy butchers & murtherers of Gods people, remaining as yet enemies to the Gospell,
Hereby we should know Certainly, who be those that so prodigally maintain such as have been bloody butchers & murderers of God's people, remaining as yet enemies to the Gospel,
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where as nowe some of them haue securely boasted (as I am able to iustifie) iudge you of the rest, that they haue had greater reuenews, being Prisoners in the Tower and other places,
where as now Some of them have securely boasted (as I am able to justify) judge you of the rest, that they have had greater revenues, being Prisoners in the Tower and other places,
Howe muche then, thinke you, is all that is bestowed this waye in one yeare, you maye gesse by this annuall receypte of some one man? Hereby might easily in time be preuented all secret conspiracies.
Howe much then, think you, is all that is bestowed this Way in one year, you may guess by this annual receipt of Some one man? Hereby might Easily in time be prevented all secret conspiracies.
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For whatsoeuer conspiracie were begun in any Towne or Citie, it would easily in the beginning, long before the flame therof, bee espied of such wise and graue men,
For whatsoever Conspiracy were begun in any Town or city, it would Easily in the beginning, long before the flame thereof, be espied of such wise and graven men,
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Hereby all godly lawes ecclesiastical and ciuill, should either vniuersally be kept of all, or else the breakers come vnder such ciuill and Ecclesiasticall punishments as they should deserue, which were a singuler meane to breede in the harts of the Subiectes, a pure feare & loue to their Prince and other Magistrates.
Hereby all godly laws ecclesiastical and civil, should either universally be kept of all, or Else the breakers come under such civil and Ecclesiastical punishments as they should deserve, which were a singular mean to breed in the hearts of the Subjects, a pure Fear & love to their Prince and other Magistrates.
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Whereas now good lawes are transgressed and no man accused: the Lorde is not truely worshipped, the Prince of some not in vnfained simplicie reuerenced,
Whereas now good laws Are transgressed and no man accused: the Lord is not truly worshipped, the Prince of Some not in unfeigned simplicie reverenced,
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Finallye, heereby the Pastours and Doctors shoulde, hauing a true relation from their Seniors, touching ye estate of their flocke, be much more fruitfully occupied in teaching and exhorting:
Finally, hereby the Pastors and Doctors should, having a true Relation from their Seniors, touching the estate of their flock, be much more fruitfully occupied in teaching and exhorting:
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Seeing therfore, that the establishing of this gratious gouernment of God, will bannishe & chase a way all noysome beasts out of the Lords vineyearde:
Seeing Therefore, that the establishing of this gracious government of God, will bannishe & chase a Way all noisome beasts out of the lords vineyearde:
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for the loue of your Common-wealth and the Church, I beseech you all to enterteine this Christian gouernment of ye church of Christ, wherof he himselfe is the authour and no man. Two things remaine which I purpose to determine.
for the love of your Commonwealth and the Church, I beseech you all to entertain this Christian government of the Church of christ, whereof he himself is the author and no man. Two things remain which I purpose to determine.
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First this speciall commaundement, touching the practize & exercise of these giftes, besides that it is the commaundement of God, drawne out of the generall law:
First this special Commandment, touching the practice & exercise of these Gifts, beside that it is the Commandment of God, drawn out of the general law:
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Fourthly, all the thinges where-about they are occupied, as the ignorances, and errours of the minde, the corruptions of the heart, the vnrulinesse of men, the pouertie of the saints,
Fourthly, all the things whereabout they Are occupied, as the ignorances, and errors of the mind, the corruptions of the heart, the unruliness of men, the poverty of the Saints,
and impotency of the poore, are alwayes to be looked vnto and cared for. Therfore the offices of God appointed and ordained for these purposes, are perpetuall.
and impotency of the poor, Are always to be looked unto and cared for. Therefore the Offices of God appointed and ordained for these Purposes, Are perpetual.
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Fiftly, Christe the King and gouernour of his Church, must rule it till the comming of him selfe by his owne offices and lawes, therefore this is perpetuall. For the second.
Fifty, Christ the King and governor of his Church, must Rule it till the coming of him self by his own Offices and laws, Therefore this is perpetual. For the second.
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Fiftly, if any erect new ministeries, hee must either giue new gifts, or assure men that they shall haue newe giftes of God: but none can do thus: therefore these only are sufficient.
Fifty, if any erect new ministeries, he must either give new Gifts, or assure men that they shall have new Gifts of God: but none can do thus: Therefore these only Are sufficient.
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Seeing then these things are so as hath bin set forth, out of ye Word of God, yt this is his order to which al ought to vow their backs, euery one keeping his proper place,
Seeing then these things Are so as hath been Set forth, out of the Word of God, that this is his order to which all ought to Voelli their backs, every one keeping his proper place,
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let vs euery one in our places, pray to our good God, that he wil pitty this his poore Church, yt trueth and righteousnesse may kisse eche other, that his scepter may flourish, that the stiff-necks of the obstinate,
let us every one in our places, pray to our good God, that he will pity this his poor Church, that truth and righteousness may kiss eke other, that his sceptre may flourish, that the stiff-necks of the obstinate,
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and onely the glory and victory of Christe, our onely, King, Prophet and Priest, may be established, to whom with the Father and the holy ghost, three persons and one eternall God, be all prayse, glory and honor, now and for euer. Amen.
and only the glory and victory of Christ, our only, King, Prophet and Priest, may be established, to whom with the Father and the holy ghost, three Persons and one Eternal God, be all praise, glory and honour, now and for ever. Amen.
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