Ancient truth revived, or, A True state of the antient, suffering Church of Christ, commonly (but falsly) called Brownists, living in London, and other places of this nation wherein I. Is shewed (in the preface) the state of the gospel-church, from the time of Christ's ascension, to the end of the world, gathered out of the book of Revelations, II. The confession of our faith, grounded on the doctrine of the apostles and prophets, III. By vvhom the gospel vvas first preached in this island, IV. Our practice in the worship of God, according to the practice of the primitive church, with an explanation of every ordinance, and vvho have right to administer the same, V. The first day of the week proved to be the gospel-sabbath.
A Description of the true Church of Christ, with the Practice of all her Ordinances, in that holy Order and Government which Christ by his Apostles established the Primitive Churches in,
A Description of the true Church of christ, with the Practice of all her Ordinances, in that holy Order and Government which christ by his Apostles established the Primitive Churches in,
With many-useful Observations needful to be known in this Age, for the unfolding of the Right Use and Benefit of every Ordinance according to Gods holy Order.
With many-useful Observations needful to be known in this Age, for the unfolding of the Right Use and Benefit of every Ordinance according to God's holy Order.
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let us therefore take a view, how and by whom this City or true Church of God was first planted in this Island of Great-Britain. The Welch or British People, the first Inhabitants of this Land,
let us Therefore take a view, how and by whom this city or true Church of God was First planted in this Island of Great-Britain. The Welch or Brit People, the First Inhabitants of this Land,
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as Gildas affirmeth, received the Gospel in the time of Tiberius the Emperor, under whom Christ suffered, Acts and Mon. Book 2. Pag. 95. He also saith, that Joseph of Arimathes, after the dispersion of the Jews, was sent of Philip the Apostle from France into Britain about the Year of our our Lord 63, and remained in Britain all his time;
as Gildas Affirmeth, received the Gospel in the time of Tiberius the Emperor, under whom christ suffered, Acts and Mon. Book 2. Page 95. He also Says, that Joseph of Arimathes, After the dispersion of the jews, was sent of Philip the Apostle from France into Britain about the Year of our our Lord 63, and remained in Britain all his time;
As is expounded by Christ, The Gentiles shall trust in his Name, Mat. 12. And thus the Gospel was preached to every Creature (to wit of Mankind) under Heaven, Col. 1.22.
As is expounded by christ, The Gentiles shall trust in his Name, Mathew 12. And thus the Gospel was preached to every Creature (to wit of Mankind) under Heaven, Col. 1.22.
And the Lords Name was great among the Heathen, Mal. 1.11. as was promised to be given to Christ for his Inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the Earth for his Possession.
And the lords Name was great among the Heathen, Malachi 1.11. as was promised to be given to christ for his Inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the Earth for his Possession.
And thus Christ by the preaching of the Gospel being King of Saints, is set upon his holy Hill Mount Sion, Psal. 2.6, 8. Rev. 14.1. Where all his Elect are gathered in the dispensation and fulness of times, Eph. 1.10. to serve the Lord;
And thus christ by the preaching of the Gospel being King of Saints, is Set upon his holy Hill Mount Sion, Psalm 2.6, 8. Rev. 14.1. Where all his Elect Are gathered in the Dispensation and fullness of times, Ephesians 1.10. to serve the Lord;
1. Forasmuch as the Scriptures hold forth unto us that every true Church of Christ is a Company of (a) faithful People, called and (b) separated from the World 〈 ◊ 〉 all false Worships, (c) gathered and joyned together with their seed into a holy (d) Covenant or Marriage-state with the Lord, to serve him according to his written Word;
1. Forasmuch as the Scriptures hold forth unto us that every true Church of christ is a Company of (a) faithful People, called and (b) separated from the World 〈 ◊ 〉 all false Worships, (c) gathered and joined together with their seed into a holy (worser) Covenant or Marriage-state with the Lord, to serve him according to his written Word;
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and thus the Govenant is the Form of the Church, by which the faithful, and their seed entring into the same, do become members of Christs Mystical Body,
and thus the Covenant is the From of the Church, by which the faithful, and their seed entering into the same, do become members of Christ Mystical Body,
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2. This Church being thus joyn'd together, have power from their Head and Husband Christ Jesus, to elect and ordain by a free consent of the whole Church that are come to understanding, some from among themselves being found fitly qualified with Gifts and Graces, to the office of (a) Pastor,
2. This Church being thus joined together, have power from their Head and Husband christ jesus, to elect and ordain by a free consent of the Whole Church that Are come to understanding, Some from among themselves being found fitly qualified with Gifts and Graces, to the office of (a) Pastor,
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and Teacher for the work of the Ministry, and Administration of the Signs or Seals of the benefit of Christs death, to wit, Baptism, and the Lords Supper;
and Teacher for the work of the Ministry, and Administration of the Signs or Seals of the benefit of Christ death, to wit, Baptism, and the lords Supper;
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and others to be Deacons (c), for the gathering the Contribution of the Saints, to distribute to the maintenance of the Ministers, and relief of the poor;
and Others to be Deacons (c), for the gathering the Contribution of the Saints, to distribute to the maintenance of the Ministers, and relief of the poor;
as (d) Deaconists, to look after the sick, as these Scriptures shew. (a) 1 Tim. 3. Acts 14.23. (b) 1 Tim. 5.17. (c) Acts 6.2, 3, 4. (d) 1 Tim. 5.9, 10. 3. Unto this Church thus gathered and constituted, the Lord Jesus hath given his Ordinances, every one of them in that holy Order he himself hath appointed in his Testament to be performed, namely;
as (worser) Deaconists, to look After the sick, as these Scriptures show. (a) 1 Tim. 3. Acts 14.23. (b) 1 Tim. 5.17. (c) Acts 6.2, 3, 4. (worser) 1 Tim. 5.9, 10. 3. Unto this Church thus gathered and constituted, the Lord jesus hath given his Ordinances, every one of them in that holy Order he himself hath appointed in his Testament to be performed, namely;
with what else by doctrine, as the time may permit, the Teacher shall deliver, and by the wisdom given him applying the same to the Consciences of the Hearers. 4. The Men Members exercise their Gifts in Prophesying according to the ability given them of God, by two or three at the most. 5. The Deacons receiving the Contribution, given by the Church,
with what Else by Doctrine, as the time may permit, the Teacher shall deliver, and by the Wisdom given him applying the same to the Consciences of the Hearers. 4. The Men Members exercise their Gifts in Prophesying according to the ability given them of God, by two or three At the most. 5. The Deacons receiving the Contribution, given by the Church,
for the Minister, and the Poor. 6. The ruling Elder governing the Affairs of the Church with the Pastor and Teacher in the time of Government. 7. Water-Baptism,
for the Minister, and the Poor. 6. The ruling Elder governing the Affairs of the Church with the Pastor and Teacher in the time of Government. 7. Water baptism,
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if any were received in Members in the time of Government, to be by the Pastor or Teacher administred on them. 8. The performance of the Lords Supper;
if any were received in Members in the time of Government, to be by the Pastor or Teacher administered on them. 8. The performance of the lords Supper;
All which Ordinances and Offices we find in the Testament of Christ, and practised in the Churches, wherein the Apostle Paul rejoyced to behold their Faith,
All which Ordinances and Offices we find in the Testament of christ, and practised in the Churches, wherein the Apostle Paul rejoiced to behold their Faith,
So that where the holy Doctrines of Christ in his Church are purely taught, and all his Ordinances in order performed, there is Christ beheld in his beauty,
So that where the holy Doctrines of christ in his Church Are purely taught, and all his Ordinances in order performed, there is christ beheld in his beauty,
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who for her incomparable beauty, whilst she holdeth fast the Faith once given to the Saints, according to the Covenant of Grace made with Abraham and his Infants, the Faith of Gods Elect,
who for her incomparable beauty, while she holds fast the Faith once given to the Saints, according to the Covenant of Grace made with Abraham and his Infants, the Faith of God's Elect,
a chosen (g) Generation, a holy Nation, a peculiar People, the (b) Vineyard of the Lord, his (i) Garden inclosed, a Spring shut up, the sealed Fountain,
a chosen (g) Generation, a holy nation, a peculiar People, the (b) Vineyard of the Lord, his (i) Garden enclosed, a Spring shut up, the sealed Fountain,
Unto this Church belougeth all the (o) Promises in the Gospel made in Christ, who is made unto her (p) Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption;
Unto this Church belougeth all the (oh) Promises in the Gospel made in christ, who is made unto her (p) Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption;
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as she is held forth in the Scripture of the Prophets, now following her Head and Husband in the performance of all his holy Ordinances, in that holy Order Christ hath given her under the Gospel in his last Will and Testament, how that all the glory of the Church of God in all Ages is applied to her in all the Promises of Life for her unmovable stability and eternal comfort in the 21th & 22th chapters of the Revelations, while she aboundeth in the work of the Lord.
as she is held forth in the Scripture of the prophets, now following her Head and Husband in the performance of all his holy Ordinances, in that holy Order christ hath given her under the Gospel in his last Will and Testament, how that all the glory of the Church of God in all Ages is applied to her in all the Promises of Life for her unmovable stability and Eternal Comfort in the 21th & 22th Chapters of the Revelations, while she Aboundeth in the work of the Lord.
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Unto which agreeth the Exhortation of the Apostle to the Churches (d), that by Prayer and Supplication, with Thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.
Unto which agreeth the Exhortation of the Apostle to the Churches (worser), that by Prayer and Supplication, with Thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.
forasmuch as God created no (a) Faculty in vain, but to be used to praise and glorifie the Name of the Lord in his Church, where prayer and praises (b) wait for him,
forasmuch as God created no (a) Faculty in vain, but to be used to praise and Glorify the Name of the Lord in his Church, where prayer and praises (b) wait for him,
for his Mercies and wonderful works of (c) Deliverance of his Church from the rage of (d) Pharaoh, the Dragon, making them to pass through the Sea as on dry (e) Ground;
for his mercies and wondered works of (c) Deliverance of his Church from the rage of (worser) Pharaoh, the Dragon, making them to pass through the Sea as on dry (e) Ground;
and hereupon was that Psalm with others penn'd by the Spirit of God, for the Saints now to sing as our deliverance, which the Church of Israel did sing as their deliverance in the Churches deliverance of old, many hundred years before they were born,
and hereupon was that Psalm with Others penned by the Spirit of God, for the Saints now to sing as our deliverance, which the Church of Israel did sing as their deliverance in the Churches deliverance of old, many hundred Years before they were born,
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as a means whereby the Word of Christ may dwell in them richly, in all Wisdom, singing with grace in their hearts to the Lord. (a) Psal. 103.1. (b) Psal. 65.1. (c) Psal. 105, 106 107. Psal. 77.15, to 20. Exod. 14.19. (d) Psal. 74.13, 14. Exek. 29.3. Esay 51.9, 10, 11. (e) Exod. 14.21, 22. (f) Exod. 15.1, to 21. (g) Rev. 15.2, 3. (h) Isa. 51.3. 1 Chron. 16.29. Eph. 5.19. (i) Rev. 12.3. Ezek. 32.2. (k) Psal. 66.6. (l) Isa. 1.9. (m) Mat. 26.26. (n) Col. 3.16. Eph. 5.19.
as a means whereby the Word of christ may dwell in them richly, in all Wisdom, singing with grace in their hearts to the Lord. (a) Psalm 103.1. (b) Psalm 65.1. (c) Psalm 105, 106 107. Psalm 77.15, to 20. Exod 14.19. (d) Psalm 74.13, 14. Ezek. 29.3. Isaiah 51.9, 10, 11. (e) Exod 14.21, 22. (f) Exod 15.1, to 21. (g) Rev. 15.2, 3. (h) Isaiah 51.3. 1 Chronicles 16.29. Ephesians 5.19. (i) Rev. 12.3. Ezekiel 32.2. (k) Psalm 66.6. (l) Isaiah 1.9. (m) Mathew 26.26. (n) Col. 3.16. Ephesians 5.19.
when he hath (b) sanctified this Ordinance by Prayer, he giveth the sense and meaning of the same, bringing one Scripture to (e) expound another, (d) comparing spiritual things with spiritual,
when he hath (b) sanctified this Ordinance by Prayer, he gives the sense and meaning of the same, bringing one Scripture to (e) expound Another, (worser) comparing spiritual things with spiritual,
for no Scripture is of any (h) private Interpretation, but by the Scripture of the Prophets is shewed what is (i) Gospel, that so the Church may with the (k) Bereans search the Scripture for the proof of the same:
for no Scripture is of any (h) private Interpretation, but by the Scripture of the prophets is showed what is (i) Gospel, that so the Church may with the (k) Bereans search the Scripture for the proof of the same:
seeing our Faith in all things must be built upon the (l) foundation or doctrine of the Apostles and Prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief Corner-stone,
seeing our Faith in all things must be built upon the (l) Foundation or Doctrine of the Apostles and prophets, christ jesus himself being the chief Cornerstone,
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after he hath opened the same, raiseth Doctrine from it, and applieth it to the (c) consciences of the hearers, that the Church may discern (d) Sin,
After he hath opened the same, Raiseth Doctrine from it, and Applieth it to the (c) Consciences of the hearers, that the Church may discern (worser) since,
as (l) Plants in the Lords Vineyard, and bringing forth the (m) fruits of his own Grace, every good work to the praise and glory of the Lord Jesus. (a) John 6.48. Mat. 4.4. Deut. 8.3. (b) 1 Cor. 128. 1 Tim 2.17. Luk. 4.18, 21, 22. 2 Tim. 3.16. (c) 2 Cor. 4.2.
as (l) Plants in the lords Vineyard, and bringing forth the (m) fruits of his own Grace, every good work to the praise and glory of the Lord jesus. (a) John 6.48. Mathew 4.4. Deuteronomy 8.3. (b) 1 Cor. 128. 1 Tim 2.17. Luk. 4.18, 21, 22. 2 Tim. 3.16. (c) 2 Cor. 4.2.
Now followeth the Ordinance of Prophecy, being sanctified by the Word of God and Prayer, by that Member which beginneth that Exercise, who invocateth the Lord for a blessing thereon, that so the Gifts and Graces the Lord bestoweth on his Church may not be (a) hid in the Earth,
Now follows the Ordinance of Prophecy, being sanctified by the Word of God and Prayer, by that Member which begins that Exercise, who invocateth the Lord for a blessing thereon, that so the Gifts and Graces the Lord bestoweth on his Church may not be (a) hid in the Earth,
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as was prophesied, The righteous shall flourish like the Palm-Tree, he shall grow as the Cedar in Lebanon, to shew forth the praises of the Lord in his (c) Temple, observing time and order, speaking to his glory.
as was prophesied, The righteous shall flourish like the Palm-Tree, he shall grow as the Cedar in Lebanon, to show forth the praises of the Lord in his (c) Temple, observing time and order, speaking to his glory.
as it is written, Ye that are zealous of spiritual Gifts, seek that ye may excell to the (d) edifying of the Church; by which holy order of training up Youth or young Men in the Church, by exercising their Gifts,
as it is written, You that Are zealous of spiritual Gifts, seek that you may excel to the (worser) edifying of the Church; by which holy order of training up Youth or young Men in the Church, by exercising their Gifts,
but when he was preached unto them out of the Writings of the Prophets, that Christ must dye for our sins according to the (i) Scriptures, it was unto the Jews a (k) stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks foolishness.
but when he was preached unto them out of the Writings of the prophets, that christ must die for our Sins according to the (i) Scriptures, it was unto the jews a (k) stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks foolishness.
and holy Order of Worship under the Gospel, see Henry Ainsworths Arrow against Idolatry. So that tongues are no essential mark of a true Minister, as some men imagine;
and holy Order of Worship under the Gospel, see Henry Ainsworths Arrow against Idolatry. So that tongues Are no essential mark of a true Minister, as Some men imagine;
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And when God is pleased to call Men of such parts in Nature, being sanctified by the gracious work of his Spirit, to his Ministry, it may bring much glory to God in its place,
And when God is pleased to call Men of such parts in Nature, being sanctified by the gracious work of his Spirit, to his Ministry, it may bring much glory to God in its place,
for when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were (q) unlearned men, they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus;
for when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were (q) unlearned men, they took knowledge of them that they had been with jesus;
and the knowledg of the Son of God, which Knowledg is no less than Life eternal to them that attain to this Learning, which all the Learning in Nature comes short of. (a) Mat. 25.25. (b) Mat. 5.15. (c) Psal. 92.12, to 15. (d) Psal. 29.9. (e) 1 Cor. 14.12. (f) Acts 8.18. (g) Mat. 11.25. (h) Acts 13.26, 27. (i) 1 Cor. 15.3. (k) 1 Cor. 1.23, 24. (l) Mark 1.16. (m) Amos 7.14. (n) 1 Tim 3.1, to 15. Acts 6.3. Num. 8.10.
and the knowledge of the Son of God, which Knowledge is no less than Life Eternal to them that attain to this Learning, which all the Learning in Nature comes short of. (a) Mathew 25.25. (b) Mathew 5.15. (c) Psalm 92.12, to 15. (worser) Psalm 29.9. (e) 1 Cor. 14.12. (f) Acts 8.18. (g) Mathew 11.25. (h) Acts 13.26, 27. (i) 1 Cor. 15.3. (k) 1 Cor. 1.23, 24. (l) Mark 1.16. (m) Amos 7.14. (n) 1 Tim 3.1, to 15. Acts 6.3. Num. 8.10.
And further, saith the Apostle, Do ye not know that they which minister about the holy things, live of the things of the Temple? and they which wait at the Altar, are partakers with the Altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained, that they that preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
And further, Says the Apostle, Do you not know that they which minister about the holy things, live of the things of the Temple? and they which wait At the Altar, Are partakers with the Altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained, that they that preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
If they be able so to supply his Necessities with plenty, that he may not be cumbered or intangled (x) with the Affairs of this Life, that he may please him who hath called him to be a Souldier but it is the Ministers Duty if the Flock be poor,
If they be able so to supply his Necessities with plenty, that he may not be cumbered or entangled (x) with the Affairs of this Life, that he may please him who hath called him to be a Soldier but it is the Ministers Duty if the Flock be poor,
Followeth the Ordinance of Christs Government in his Church, performed by the (a) Ruling Elder, who invocateth the Lord by prayer to sanctify this Ordinance of Christ, being in the midst of them (b) on the (c) Throne of his Father David, who figured Christ in his three Offices, in Israel; therefore David 's Kingdom and Government was temporal, as all Figures were;
Follows the Ordinance of Christ Government in his Church, performed by the (a) Ruling Elder, who invocateth the Lord by prayer to sanctify this Ordinance of christ, being in the midst of them (b) on the (c) Throne of his Father David, who figured christ in his three Offices, in Israel; Therefore David is Kingdom and Government was temporal, as all Figures were;
Now these Enemies which the Father will make the footstool of Christ are the Elect, who while they are in the state of Unbelief, are enemies in their minds by wicked works, Col. 1.21. Some as Persecutors of Christ in his members, through the (f) zeal of ignorance;
Now these Enemies which the Father will make the footstool of christ Are the Elect, who while they Are in the state of Unbelief, Are enemies in their minds by wicked works, Col. 1.21. some as Persecutors of christ in his members, through the (f) zeal of ignorance;
who in Christ's spiritual warfare, are like the (g) goodly Horse in the Battel) shooting the Arrows of his Truth by the Word preached, which pricketh their hearts that they fall under him at his feet, crying, Lord, what wouldst thou have me to do? Acts 9.6. and 2.37.
who in Christ's spiritual warfare, Are like the (g) goodly Horse in the Battle) shooting the Arrows of his Truth by the Word preached, which pricks their hearts that they fallen under him At his feet, crying, Lord, what Wouldst thou have me to do? Acts 9.6. and 2.37.
As the Converts did in the Church of Corinth, 1 Cor. 14.25 and in the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.9. who came and heard and attended upon the Ordinances of Christ in his Church;
As the Converts did in the Church of Corinth, 1 Cor. 14.25 and in the Church of Philadelphia, Rev. 3.9. who Come and herd and attended upon the Ordinances of christ in his Church;
where Christ as a (k) Prophet was represented in his Ministry, in the Ordinance of Teaching, working upon the knowledge of the Hearers, that they may discern Sin and Righteousness;
where christ as a (k) Prophet was represented in his Ministry, in the Ordinance of Teaching, working upon the knowledge of the Hearers, that they may discern since and Righteousness;
2dly, as a Priest, working upon the Will and Affections, killing them a sacrifice, that a new and reasonable Creature may be given up to God in his service, Heb. 9.11, 14. Rom. 12.1. 3ly.
2dly, as a Priest, working upon the Will and Affections, killing them a sacrifice, that a new and reasonable Creature may be given up to God in his service, Hebrew 9.11, 14. Rom. 12.1. 3ly.
and bear a Son, and the Lord shall give unto him the Throne of his father David, to reign over both Jews and Gentiles in the Church of God, Luke 1.31, 32. Rom. 15.12. whom David figured in his terrestrial warfare, now spiritually fulfilled in the Church by Jesus Christ;
and bear a Son, and the Lord shall give unto him the Throne of his father David, to Reign over both jews and Gentiles in the Church of God, Lycia 1.31, 32. Rom. 15.12. whom David figured in his terrestrial warfare, now spiritually fulfilled in the Church by jesus christ;
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and therefore to the Church of God in Philadelphia it is written concerning Christ, who is the King of Saints, Rev. 15.3. and hath the Key of David, that openeth the gates of the City New Jerusalem, or Church of God;
and Therefore to the Church of God in Philadelphia it is written Concerning christ, who is the King of Saints, Rev. 15.3. and hath the Key of David, that Openeth the gates of the city New Jerusalem, or Church of God;
that the Regenerate, or Righteous Nation, to wit, the believing Parents, and their Children may enter in, in the time of Government, who by Covenant do become the Lord's People, Deut. 29.10, 11. Act. 2.47.
that the Regenerate, or Righteous nation, to wit, the believing Parents, and their Children may enter in, in the time of Government, who by Covenant do become the Lord's People, Deuteronomy 29.10, 11. Act. 2.47.
then doth the Spouse, or Queen of Christ, at his right-hand ( Psal. 45.9.) behold the King in his Beauty, Isa. 33.17. Psal. 27.4. & 90.17. Cant. 5.10. the chiefest among ten thousand.
then does the Spouse, or Queen of christ, At his right-hand (Psalm 45.9.) behold the King in his Beauty, Isaiah 33.17. Psalm 27.4. & 90.17. Cant 5.10. the chiefest among ten thousand.
and not of it according to God's Order, such for their evil-deeds, or Heresy, being brought in order to the Throne of Christ in his Church, in this time of Government,
and not of it according to God's Order, such for their evil-deeds, or Heresy, being brought in order to the Throne of christ in his Church, in this time of Government,
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what a gross Mistake are some Men under, who call themselves Baptists, who have published in their Confession of Faith to the World, from Rev. 11.15 presented to King Charles the II. from these Words, That the Kingdoms of this World, (there spoken of) which shall become the Kingdoms of our Lord and his Christ's, are (say they) the Kingdomes of this World which men so mightily strive after;
what a gross Mistake Are Some Men under, who call themselves Baptists, who have published in their Confessi of Faith to the World, from Rev. 11.15 presented to King Charles the II from these Words, That the Kingdoms of this World, (there spoken of) which shall become the Kingdoms of our Lord and his Christ's, Are (say they) the Kingdoms of this World which men so mightily strive After;
when all know that the Kingdoms of this World, which men so mightily strive after, are such Kingdoms as England, Spain, and Denmark, and the like, which are governed by Civil Magistrates, according to Gods Ordinance, whose Office and Sword they have received, next under God to be Heads of their Kingdoms.
when all know that the Kingdoms of this World, which men so mightily strive After, Are such Kingdoms as England, Spain, and Denmark, and the like, which Are governed by Civil Magistrates, according to God's Ordinance, whose Office and Sword they have received, next under God to be Heads of their Kingdoms.
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but for Conscience sake, and that in the Lord. (a) Acts 25.11. (b) Rom. 13.5. 2. To help these Men to see their Mistake in interpreting Prophecies literally, and that others may not be deceived by them, let the Reader further note, That Christ hath his Office next under God, to be a (a) Head and Mediator to his Church;
but for Conscience sake, and that in the Lord. (a) Acts 25.11. (b) Rom. 13.5. 2. To help these Men to see their Mistake in interpreting Prophecies literally, and that Others may not be deceived by them, let the Reader further note, That christ hath his Office next under God, to be a (a) Head and Mediator to his Church;
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that God divided his Laws into two Tables, the one appertaining to the worship and service of God in his Church or Kingdom, Christ by it spiritually governing the same;
that God divided his Laws into two Tables, the one appertaining to the worship and service of God in his Church or Kingdom, christ by it spiritually governing the same;
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the other concerning temporal matters in things appertaining to this Life, between man and man, which last Work appertaineth to the civil Magistrates Office:
the other Concerning temporal matters in things appertaining to this Life, between man and man, which last Work appertaineth to the civil Magistrates Office:
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neither would he decide civil Controversies (e) though desired thereunto. (a) Eph. 1.22. (b) Rom. 13. Job 12.24. (c) Mat. 26.52. (d) John 18.36. (e) Luke 12.14. 3. On the other hand, the Kings of Judah (a) might not meddle with the Priests work, to burn Incense;
neither would he decide civil Controversies (e) though desired thereunto. (a) Ephesians 1.22. (b) Rom. 13. Job 12.24. (c) Mathew 26.52. (d) John 18.36. (e) Lycia 12.14. 3. On the other hand, the Kings of Judah (a) might not meddle with the Priests work, to burn Incense;
for which cause Christ paid them Tribute (f), and commanded his Subjects so to do (g), teaching us that his Office was subordinate unto them in civil things,
for which cause christ paid them Tribute (f), and commanded his Subject's so to do (g), teaching us that his Office was subordinate unto them in civil things,
and they become Members of Christ's Church, as many Heathen Magistrates in the Apostles days were (h); then are they said to have their portion in the Holy Land;
and they become Members of Christ's Church, as many Heathen Magistrates in the Apostles days were (h); then Are they said to have their portion in the Holy Land;
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and they do bring their honour and glory, as the Gentiles their (i) riches, in becoming Nursing-fathers (k), preserving the Church from outward Injuries,
and they do bring their honour and glory, as the Gentiles their (i) riches, in becoming Nursing fathers (k), preserving the Church from outward Injuries,
until a stronger than he came upon him and dispossest him, to wit Christ, by God promised to them, that the Seed of the (h) Woman, to wit Christ, should bruise the Serpents Head,
until a Stronger than he Come upon him and dispossessed him, to wit christ, by God promised to them, that the Seed of the (h) Woman, to wit christ, should bruise the Serpents Head,
Thus Christ by the Ministry of his Word, as a (r) Prophet, worketh upon the knowledge of his Elect Children, that they may discern Sin and Righteousness;
Thus christ by the Ministry of his Word, as a (r) Prophet, works upon the knowledge of his Elect Children, that they may discern since and Righteousness;
Moreover, after the Flood Satan began his Kingdom again in Noah 's Son, Canaan the Son of Ham, whom Noah (a) cursed for his sin of tale-bearing, who ought to have (b) concealed and not to have reproached his Father;
Moreover, After the Flood Satan began his Kingdom again in Noah is Son, Canaan the Son of Ham, whom Noah (a) cursed for his since of talebearing, who ought to have (b) concealed and not to have reproached his Father;
until Christ by the Word of his Grace worketh Repentance in them, to the acknowledgment of the Truth, that they may be recovered out of the (d) snare of the Devil, captivated by him at his will.
until christ by the Word of his Grace works Repentance in them, to the acknowledgment of the Truth, that they may be recovered out of the (worser) snare of the devil, captivated by him At his will.
as is opened to us in Rev. 11. When Gods time was come that he would restore his Church by raising up of his Elect out of the (e) grave of sin, wherein they lay (f) dead under the Antichristian Errors and Doctrines of Devils, whom the Lord (g) awakened by the (h) Lightnings,
as is opened to us in Rev. 11. When God's time was come that he would restore his Church by raising up of his Elect out of the (e) grave of since, wherein they lay (f) dead under the Antichristian Errors and Doctrines of Devils, whom the Lord (g) awakened by the (h) Lightnings,
and the voices of his servants signified under the seventh Angel sounding his true Doctrine out of the same, which caused such an Earthquake or trembling, that some (like (i) Felix) trembled,
and the voices of his Servants signified under the seventh Angel sounding his true Doctrine out of the same, which caused such an Earthquake or trembling, that Some (like (i) Felix) trembled,
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yet not bettered, but were angry to have the Doctrine of eternal (k) Judgment preached against the Romish Hirlot their Mother, who had made all Nations drunk with the Wine (or salfe Doctrine) of her Fornication in this Earthquake.
yet not bettered, but were angry to have the Doctrine of Eternal (k) Judgement preached against the Romish Hirlot their Mother, who had made all nations drunk with the Wine (or salfe Doctrine) of her Fornication in this Earthquake.
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Others, like as the (m) Jaylor were converted, insomuch that the tenth part of the City (n) fell from the belief of the Antichristian Errors, to believe the Doctrine of Christ's Temple and Altar.
Others, like as the (m) Jailor were converted, insomuch that the tenth part of the city (n) fell from the belief of the Antichristian Errors, to believe the Doctrine of Christ's Temple and Altar.
and so likewise do the Saints, as it is written, There were great voices in Heaven, to wit, in the Church saying, The Kingdoms of this World are become the (u) Kingdoms of our Lord and his Christ,
and so likewise do the Saints, as it is written, There were great voices in Heaven, to wit, in the Church saying, The Kingdoms of this World Are become the (u) Kingdoms of our Lord and his christ,
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And thus the Kingdom of the World that Abraham was Heir of, to wit, the World of the Elect, which in the dispensation of times are brought into subjection to Christ by the faith of Abraham; as it is written, If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham 's seed, and Heirs according to promise.
And thus the Kingdom of the World that Abraham was Heir of, to wit, the World of the Elect, which in the Dispensation of times Are brought into subjection to christ by the faith of Abraham; as it is written, If you be Christ's, then Are you Abraham is seed, and Heirs according to promise.
Lastly, as the (a) World knoweth not the Subjects of Christs Kingdom, so likewise do they not know the Kingdom it self, to wit, of (b) Grace, according to the Covenant of Grace, which none but the new born Children of God can see,
Lastly, as the (a) World Knoweth not the Subject's of Christ Kingdom, so likewise do they not know the Kingdom it self, to wit, of (b) Grace, according to the Covenant of Grace, which none but the new born Children of God can see,
as David 's was, then David in his Kingdom could be no figure of Christ, contrary to David 's Confession, Mat. 22. who knowing Christ's Kingdom to be spiritual,
as David is was, then David in his Kingdom could be no figure of christ, contrary to David is Confessi, Mathew 22. who knowing Christ's Kingdom to be spiritual,
and greater in glory than his, therefore though Christ was his Son, yet in spirit he called him his Lord, which the Jews perceived not, but withstood it;
and greater in glory than his, Therefore though christ was his Son, yet in Spirit he called him his Lord, which the jews perceived not, but withstood it;
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therefore Christ told them the Kingdom of God should be taken from them, which Kingdom was not the civil Government which the Romans had taken from them already,
Therefore christ told them the Kingdom of God should be taken from them, which Kingdom was not the civil Government which the Romans had taken from them already,
but it was that Kingdom the Primitive Churches had received, which could not be (f) shaken, to wit, the Government of Christ in his Church, where the Laws of the King of Saints can only be (g) kept in the performance of all his holy Ordinances;
but it was that Kingdom the Primitive Churches had received, which could not be (f) shaken, to wit, the Government of christ in his Church, where the Laws of the King of Saints can only be (g) kept in the performance of all his holy Ordinances;
for our God, saith the Apostle, is a consuming fire. So then seeing the Saints have already received the Kingdom which is promised them on Earth, a Kingdom of Priests, a holy Nation;
for our God, Says the Apostle, is a consuming fire. So then seeing the Saints have already received the Kingdom which is promised them on Earth, a Kingdom of Priests, a holy nation;
therefore vain will be the hopes of such Christians, that expect they shall be made temporal Princes on the Earth, to ride on white Horses with golden Crowns on their Heads:
Therefore vain will be the hope's of such Christians, that expect they shall be made temporal Princes on the Earth, to ride on white Horses with golden Crowns on their Heads:
for where Christ rideth on a white (m) Horse, is meant, on the purity and powerful administration (n) of Righteousness in his Church, in which work his Saints or Armies in Heaven follow him upon white Horses, cloathed in fine Linnen, which is the Righteousness of Saints imputed from Christ to them.
for where christ rides on a white (m) Horse, is meant, on the purity and powerful administration (n) of Righteousness in his Church, in which work his Saints or Armies in Heaven follow him upon white Horses, clothed in fine Linen, which is the Righteousness of Saints imputed from christ to them.
These Mysteries of Christ's Kingdom cannot these personal Reigners see; to wit, believe any more than the unbelieving Jews, as H. Ainsworth on Levit. 26.11.
These Mysteres of Christ's Kingdom cannot these personal Reigners see; to wit, believe any more than the unbelieving jews, as H. Ainsworth on Levit. 26.11.
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and the World goes after the wonted manner, save the Kingdom shall be restored to Israel. Of this Opinion was Cerinthus a Jew, who dreamed that the Kingdom of Christ should become earthly,
and the World Goes After the wonted manner, save the Kingdom shall be restored to Israel. Of this Opinion was Cerinthus a Jew, who dreamed that the Kingdom of christ should become earthly,
and that after the Resurrection Christ should reign on Earth, Euseb. lib. 3. cap. 25. lib. 4. cap. 14. lib. 6, 7. cap. 24. See Mr. Meredith Hamner, in his Book of Ecclesiastical Histories, pag. 565. where he further saith out of the same Author, that John the Apostle abhorred the presence of Cerinthus in the Year of Christ 75. (a) 1 John 3.1. (b) Luke 17.21. (c) John 3.3. Acts 1.3, 7. (d) Mat. 22.46. (e) Mat. 21.53. (f) Heb. 12.28. (g) Rev. 12.17. and 14.12. and 22.14. (h) Rev. 4.2. Jer. 3.17. Heb. 12.22. (i) Zach. 2.5. (k) Luke 12.32. (l) Rev. 1.9. (m) Rev. 19.11. (n) Psal. 45.4. (o) Mat. 18.1, 2. (p) Col. 1.13. (q) Rom. 5.17. (r) Mica 4.7.
and that After the Resurrection christ should Reign on Earth, Eusebius lib. 3. cap. 25. lib. 4. cap. 14. lib. 6, 7. cap. 24. See Mr. Meredith Hamner, in his Book of Ecclesiastical Histories, page. 565. where he further Says out of the same Author, that John the Apostle abhorred the presence of Cerinthus in the Year of christ 75. (a) 1 John 3.1. (b) Lycia 17.21. (c) John 3.3. Acts 1.3, 7. (worser) Mathew 22.46. (e) Mathew 21.53. (f) Hebrew 12.28. (g) Rev. 12.17. and 14.12. and 22.14. (h) Rev. 4.2. Jer. 3.17. Hebrew 12.22. (i) Zach 2.5. (k) Lycia 12.32. (l) Rev. 1.9. (m) Rev. 19.11. (n) Psalm 45.4. (oh) Mathew 18.1, 2. (p) Col. 1.13. (q) Rom. 5.17. (r) Mica 4.7.
These things we thought good to lay down in the explaining the Ordinance of Christ's Government in his Church, to help the weak that are deluded in this Point, by such as seek,
These things we Thought good to lay down in the explaining the Ordinance of Christ's Government in his Church, to help the weak that Are deluded in this Point, by such as seek,
yet when we are told by John, that he was in the Kingdom and Patience of Jesus Christ, Rev. 1.9. and the Primitive Christians are said all of them to be delivered from the Power of Darkness, (to wit, Satan's Kingdom afore proved) and translated into the Kingdom of his dear Son, Col. 1.13. That as Sin once reigned in them in Satan's Kingdom, now being in Christ's Kingdom, (b) Grace might reign in them through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ;
yet when we Are told by John, that he was in the Kingdom and Patience of jesus christ, Rev. 1.9. and the Primitive Christians Are said all of them to be Delivered from the Power of Darkness, (to wit, Satan's Kingdom afore proved) and translated into the Kingdom of his dear Son, Col. 1.13. That as since once reigned in them in Satan's Kingdom, now being in Christ's Kingdom, (b) Grace might Reign in them through righteousness unto Eternal life by jesus christ;
yet as he is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, unto whom all Judgment is commited, all Kings & Princes must bow their Scepters to (f) him, in believing in him and submitting to him, in obeying his Commands in his Church or Kingdom, in the practice of all his holy Ordinances.
yet as he is King of Kings and Lord of lords, unto whom all Judgement is committed, all Kings & Princes must bow their Sceptres to (f) him, in believing in him and submitting to him, in obeying his Commands in his Church or Kingdom, in the practice of all his holy Ordinances.
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and rejoyce with trembling, so to kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and they perish, bringing their glory and honour to preserve his Church from outward Injuries, as Nursing-fathers.
and rejoice with trembling, so to kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and they perish, bringing their glory and honour to preserve his Church from outward Injuries, as Nursing fathers.
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that so every one may fight the good fight of faith, and finishing their course in keeping the faith shall surely have the Crown of (h) Righteousness and Glory at the day of his appearing. (a) Rev. 1.9. (b) Rom. 5.17. (c) Phil. 2.6. (d) Prov. 18.15. (e) Heb. 4.15. (f) Rev. 21.24. Isa. 60.12. (g) Psal. 2.10, 11, 12. (h) 2 Tim. 4.8. 1 Pet. 5.4.
that so every one may fight the good fight of faith, and finishing their course in keeping the faith shall surely have the Crown of (h) Righteousness and Glory At the day of his appearing. (a) Rev. 1.9. (b) Rom. 5.17. (c) Philip 2.6. (d) Curae 18.15. (e) Hebrew 4.15. (f) Rev. 21.24. Isaiah 60.12. (g) Psalm 2.10, 11, 12. (h) 2 Tim. 4.8. 1 Pet. 5.4.
The next Ordinance in order to be performed in the Church of Christ is Baptism of Water, which peculiarly belongeth to the Pastor or Teacher to perform, and no other.
The next Ordinance in order to be performed in the Church of christ is Baptism of Water, which peculiarly belongeth to the Pastor or Teacher to perform, and no other.
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Since extraordinary Offices of Apostles and Evangelists are ceased, therefore, in order for the performance thereof, there must be a true Administrator; for these Reasons:
Since extraordinary Offices of Apostles and Evangelists Are ceased, Therefore, in order for the performance thereof, there must be a true Administrator; for these Reasons:
first, because the visible Seals of the Covenant, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper, may not be administred by any other than the Ministers of the Word, according to the Command of Christ, Mat. 28.19.
First, Because the visible Seals of the Covenant, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper, may not be administered by any other than the Ministers of the Word, according to the Command of christ, Mathew 28.19.
for teaching the Covenant of the Gospel contained in the Prophets, and sealing the same to all those the Promise did belong unto, Act. 2.39. and hath no-where admitted any to baptize, whom he sent not in Office to (a) preach these things:
for teaching the Covenant of the Gospel contained in the prophets, and sealing the same to all those the Promise did belong unto, Act. 2.39. and hath nowhere admitted any to baptise, whom he sent not in Office to (a) preach these things:
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how much more abundantly in this weighty work should this care and heed be taken in Sealing of our everlasting Covenant, wherein is contained all the Promises of God in Christ to us of our eternal Inheritance, which is confirmed to us by the administration of Sacramental Signs.
how much more abundantly in this weighty work should this care and heed be taken in Sealing of our everlasting Covenant, wherein is contained all the Promises of God in christ to us of our Eternal Inheritance, which is confirmed to us by the administration of Sacramental Signs.
for it is written of the Levites and Priests of the Tribe of Levi, they shall teach Jacob thy Judgments, and Israel thy Law, they shall put Incense before thy Face,
for it is written of the Levites and Priests of the Tribe of Levi, they shall teach Jacob thy Judgments, and Israel thy Law, they shall put Incense before thy Face,
yea and things figured by Incense, to wit Prayer, Luk. 1.10. performed by all; but the Figures themselves administred by none, save such as God hath thereunto consecrated;
yea and things figured by Incense, to wit Prayer, Luk. 1.10. performed by all; but the Figures themselves administered by none, save such as God hath thereunto consecrated;
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for Christ's Ministry is more honourable than that of Aaron; therefore the insealing Ordinances of Water-Baptism and the Lords Supper belongeth to Men in Office, to wit Pastor or Teacher, Ministers under Christ, Eph. 4.10, 11. as aforesaid.
for Christ's Ministry is more honourable than that of Aaron; Therefore the insealing Ordinances of Water baptism and the lords Supper belongeth to Men in Office, to wit Pastor or Teacher, Ministers under christ, Ephesians 4.10, 11. as aforesaid.
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Except therefore that we should hold the Baptism of Christ to be inferior to the Baptism of John, we must look that such as baptize be sent and authorized by him.
Except Therefore that we should hold the Baptism of christ to be inferior to the Baptism of John, we must look that such as baptise be sent and authorized by him.
Let such beware of the presumption of Corah, ( Numb. 16.15, 30, 31. 1 Cor. 4.6.) in presuming above what is written, be not laid to their charge, in running upon the Administration of Christ's Ordinance before they were sent;
Let such beware of the presumption of Corah, (Numb. 16.15, 30, 31. 1 Cor. 4.6.) in presuming above what is written, be not laid to their charge, in running upon the Administration of Christ's Ordinance before they were sent;
as after is noted, how John Smith did baptize himself by dipping: and from him they that call themselves Baptists, received Baptism by succession: a woful and sinful pattern. Again;
as After is noted, how John Smith did baptise himself by dipping: and from him they that call themselves Baptists, received Baptism by succession: a woeful and sinful pattern. Again;
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As the Ark was a figure of Baptism, built by Noah, a Priest and Preacher of (a) Righteousness, 1 Pet. 3.20, 21. Circumcision administred by Abraham, a Prophet and Patriarch and Priest, Gen. 17. The private Passover by the Elders and Fathers of Families, the publick Passover in the place which the Lord did chuse,
As the Ark was a figure of Baptism, built by Noah, a Priest and Preacher of (a) Righteousness, 1 Pet. 3.20, 21. Circumcision administered by Abraham, a Prophet and Patriarch and Priest, Gen. 17. The private Passover by the Elders and Father's of Families, the public Passover in the place which the Lord did choose,
for to what purpose are Officers chosen in the Old and New Testament, but that a special Work belongeth to them, which every one are not to take of themselves to do,
for to what purpose Are Officers chosen in the Old and New Testament, but that a special Work belongeth to them, which every one Are not to take of themselves to do,
lest they be guilty of as great a Judgment of Leprosy, as Ʋzziah 's Body, 2 Chron. 26.16, 21. in their soul's procuring God's Wrath under a good pretence,
lest they be guilty of as great a Judgement of Leprosy, as Ʋzziah is Body, 2 Chronicles 26.16, 21. in their soul's procuring God's Wrath under a good pretence,
the contrary appeareth by the Deacon's Office, which was to serve Tables, Acts. 6.2. but Philip when he baptized was a Minister of the Word, and named expresly an Evangelist, Act. 21.8. which was one of those extraordinary Officers, given for a time for the work of the Ministry:
the contrary appears by the Deacon's Office, which was to serve Tables, Acts. 6.2. but Philip when he baptised was a Minister of the Word, and nam expressly an Evangelist, Act. 21.8. which was one of those extraordinary Officers, given for a time for the work of the Ministry:
this Office he had when he baptized. Moreover, he was authorized expresly, and furnished with gifts of working Miracles, Act. 8.13. That Ananias was a private Man, as some suppose, cannot be proved:
this Office he had when he baptised. Moreover, he was authorized expressly, and furnished with Gifts of working Miracles, Act. 8.13. That Ananias was a private Man, as Some suppose, cannot be proved:
Moreover, if it were granted that he was a private man, yet his action done by express command from God might not be followed by other private men, any more than the action of Gideon in offering Sacrifice, which belonged only to the Tribe of Levi, might be followed by others of his Brethren of the Tribe of Manasses, Judg. 6.15, 25, 26. That any private Man of Cyprus or Cyrene administred Baptism or the Lords Supper, cannot be proved.
Moreover, if it were granted that he was a private man, yet his actium done by express command from God might not be followed by other private men, any more than the actium of gideon in offering Sacrifice, which belonged only to the Tribe of Levi, might be followed by Others of his Brothers of the Tribe of Manasses, Judges 6.15, 25, 26. That any private Man of Cyprus or Cyrene administered Baptism or the lords Supper, cannot be proved.
nor Cephas, a Planter and Minister, whom the Corinthians followed as one of their chief Teachers, 1 Cor. 1.12. & 2.6. & 4.6. To conclude the end of all;
nor Cephas, a Planter and Minister, whom the Corinthians followed as one of their chief Teachers, 1 Cor. 1.12. & 2.6. & 4.6. To conclude the end of all;
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They therefore that shall teach or preach, or practise any otherwise, shall walk in the sin of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, who sinned, and made Israel to sin;
They Therefore that shall teach or preach, or practise any otherwise, shall walk in the since of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, who sinned, and made Israel to since;
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which thing turned to sin, to root out Jeroboam 's House from the face of the Earth, 1 Kings 13.33, 34. These things being written for all Christians learning, Rom. 15.4.
which thing turned to since, to root out Jeroboam is House from the face of the Earth, 1 Kings 13.33, 34. These things being written for all Christians learning, Rom. 15.4.
and boasting what Works they have done in his Name,) saying unto them, I never knew you, Depart from me ye workers of Iniquity. Isa. 1.12, 13. Mat. 7.23.
and boasting what Works they have done in his Name,) saying unto them, I never knew you, Depart from me you workers of Iniquity. Isaiah 1.12, 13. Mathew 7.23.
Therefore for our better understanding, in order to the performance of this Ordinance in the Church, to wit, Water-Baptism, we may observe three things. (1.) The End,
Therefore for our better understanding, in order to the performance of this Ordinance in the Church, to wit, Water baptism, we may observe three things. (1.) The End,
Therefore as the Lord did ever accept into his Covenant the Fathers with their Children, so have both equally the Promises belonging to them of the Pardon of their sins;
Therefore as the Lord did ever accept into his Covenant the Father's with their Children, so have both equally the Promises belonging to them of the Pardon of their Sins;
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and hereupon as the believing Parents with their Infants were accepted into God's Covenant, therefore did the Apostles baptize Believers with their houshold, which were their Children, as anon shall be proved.
and hereupon as the believing Parents with their Infants were accepted into God's Covenant, Therefore did the Apostles baptise Believers with their household, which were their Children, as anon shall be proved.
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How dare any Man then deny the Infants of the Covenant, the Sign of the Remission of their Sins? which right they enjoy by the Covenant, seeing they were with their Parents of old, (a) holy,
How Dare any Man then deny the Infants of the Covenant, the Signen of the Remission of their Sins? which right they enjoy by the Covenant, seeing they were with their Parents of old, (a) holy,
having faith in the bud, else could they not (i) hope in God on their Mothers breasts, which in due time was made manifest in their Childhood, crying in the Temple (k) Hosanna to the Son of David (that is, O Lord save) to the amazement of the carnal Professors then, and also now;
having faith in the bud, Else could they not (i) hope in God on their Mother's breasts, which in due time was made manifest in their Childhood, crying in the Temple (k) Hosanna to the Son of David (that is, Oh Lord save) to the amazement of the carnal Professors then, and also now;
who are offended at them, so as they account the Children of Believers in the same estate with the Children of Turks and Pagans: contrary to the Scriptures that ever accounted the Children of the Church of God holy, sanctified from the Womb;
who Are offended At them, so as they account the Children of Believers in the same estate with the Children of Turks and Pagans: contrary to the Scriptures that ever accounted the Children of the Church of God holy, sanctified from the Womb;
when as the Children of Unbelievers are unclean, estranged from the Womb, accounted (l) Liars from the birth, Children of (m) Wrath, in one estate with the World of (n) ungodly, that perished in the Flood,
when as the Children of Unbelievers Are unclean, estranged from the Womb, accounted (l) Liars from the birth, Children of (m) Wrath, in one estate with the World of (n) ungodly, that perished in the Flood,
as all in God's Covenant have the equal and alike benefit of, being born in Covenant are said to be the Lords Children, (r) baptized by one Spirit with their Parents in to Christ's Mystical Body;
as all in God's Covenant have the equal and alike benefit of, being born in Covenant Are said to be the lords Children, (r) baptised by one Spirit with their Parents in to Christ's Mystical Body;
So that we may conclude with the Apostle, seeing these have received the (t) Spirit as well as we, who shall forbid water, that they should not be baptized? (a) Ezra 9.2. (b) 1 Cor. 7.14. (c) 1 Pet. 2.9. Exod. 19.6. (d) Psal. 128.3. (e) John 15.4. Luke 18.16. (f) Esay 65.23. (g) Psal. 127.3. 1 Pet. 5.3. (h) Esay 22.24. 1 Thess. 4.4. (i) Psal. 22.9, 10. (k) Mat. 21.15, 16. Cant. 7.12. Isa. 44.3, 4, 5. (l) Psal. 58.3. (m) Eph. 2.3. (n) 2 Pet. 2.5. 1 Pet. 3.19, 20. (o) Gen. 18.28. (p) Mark 10.16. (q) Rom. 4.7. Acts 3.25, 26. Esay 44.3. (r) 1 Cor. 12.13. (s) Rom. 8.9. (t) Acts 10.47.
So that we may conclude with the Apostle, seeing these have received the (tO) Spirit as well as we, who shall forbid water, that they should not be baptised? (a) Ezra 9.2. (b) 1 Cor. 7.14. (c) 1 Pet. 2.9. Exod 19.6. (d) Psalm 128.3. (e) John 15.4. Lycia 18.16. (f) Isaiah 65.23. (g) Psalm 127.3. 1 Pet. 5.3. (h) Isaiah 22.24. 1 Thess 4.4. (i) Psalm 22.9, 10. (k) Mathew 21.15, 16. Cant 7.12. Isaiah 44.3, 4, 5. (l) Psalm 58.3. (m) Ephesians 2.3. (n) 2 Pet. 2.5. 1 Pet. 3.19, 20. (oh) Gen. 18.28. (p) Mark 10.16. (q) Rom. 4.7. Acts 3.25, 26. Isaiah 44.3. (r) 1 Cor. 12.13. (s) Rom. 8.9. (tO) Acts 10.47.
Therefore upon these Grounds did the Apostle baptize Believers and their House or Housholds, seeing only the Children in respect of God's Covenant are so called:
Therefore upon these Grounds did the Apostle baptise Believers and their House or Households, seeing only the Children in respect of God's Covenant Are so called:
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The Man must take his Brother's Wife to build his Brother's House, Deut. 25.5, 6, 9. Leah and Rachel built the House of Israel, to wit, by Children, Ruth 4.11. The Widow of Zareptha 's Son was called her House, 1 Kings 17.12, 13, 14, 15. A Bishop or Pastor must rule his own House well, having his Children in subjection, 1 Tim. 3.5. Jacob went down into Egypt, every Man and his Houshold, that is, they and their Children, Exod. 1.1. Joseph is said to nourish his Father and all his Father's Houshold, as is expounded, I will nourish you and your Children, Gen. 45.11. and 46.5, 6, 7, 8. with Gen. 50.21. David dwelt at Gath, he and his Men, every Man with his Houshold, 1 Sam. 27.3. which by 1 Sam. 30.6. was their Sons and Daughters.
The Man must take his Brother's Wife to built his Brother's House, Deuteronomy 25.5, 6, 9. Leah and Rachel built the House of Israel, to wit, by Children, Ruth 4.11. The Widow of Zarephath is Son was called her House, 1 Kings 17.12, 13, 14, 15. A Bishop or Pastor must Rule his own House well, having his Children in subjection, 1 Tim. 3.5. Jacob went down into Egypt, every Man and his Household, that is, they and their Children, Exod 1.1. Joseph is said to nourish his Father and all his Father's Household, as is expounded, I will nourish you and your Children, Gen. 45.11. and 46.5, 6, 7, 8. with Gen. 50.21. David dwelled At Gaza, he and his Men, every Man with his Household, 1 Sam. 27.3. which by 1 Sam. 30.6. was their Sons and Daughters.
Thus we see the Gospel which the Apostle Matthew taught, beginneth with (a) Ahraham according to the (b) Covenant of Grace made with him, that in his Seed [ Christ ] shall all Nations of the Earth be blessed, to wit, the (c) Families or Kindreds, the Believer and his Children;
Thus we see the Gospel which the Apostle Matthew taught, begins with (a) Abraham according to the (b) Covenant of Grace made with him, that in his Seed [ christ ] shall all nations of the Earth be blessed, to wit, the (c) Families or Kindreds, the Believer and his Children;
To which also agreeth the Doctrine of Peter, who saith, The (f) Promise is to you and your (g) Children. And thus the Children of the Church under the Gospel are as (h) aforetime,
To which also agreeth the Doctrine of Peter, who Says, The (f) Promise is to you and your (g) Children. And thus the Children of the Church under the Gospel Are as (h) aforetime,
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further confirmed by Christ to Zaccheus, who said unto him, because he believed, This day is Salvation come to thy (i) House, forasmuch as he was the Son of Abraham, though supposed by nature a Gentile. Thus Christ taught the Gospel afore preached to Abraham, and he believing it, was a Son of Abraham; and so his House, which was afore proved to be the Children, had Salvation imputed equally to them as to their Parents;
further confirmed by christ to Zacchaeus, who said unto him, Because he believed, This day is Salvation come to thy (i) House, forasmuch as he was the Son of Abraham, though supposed by nature a Gentile. Thus christ taught the Gospel afore preached to Abraham, and he believing it, was a Son of Abraham; and so his House, which was afore proved to be the Children, had Salvation imputed equally to them as to their Parents;
and therefore as Zaccheus was accepted into the Lord's Covenant, so was his Children, who have their sins washed away in the Blood of Christ in the everlasting (k) Covenant, Baptism being a visible Sign or Seal thereof.
and Therefore as Zacchaeus was accepted into the Lord's Covenant, so was his Children, who have their Sins washed away in the Blood of christ in the everlasting (k) Covenant, Baptism being a visible Signen or Seal thereof.
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and also account the Infants of Believers and Unbelievers in a like estate, nay their Doctrine subverts the whole Order of the Gospel in respect of the Promises of Life & Salvation by Jesus Christ;
and also account the Infants of Believers and Unbelievers in a like estate, nay their Doctrine subverts the Whole Order of the Gospel in respect of the Promises of Life & Salvation by jesus christ;
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that the Lord should accept the believing Father into his Covenant, and leave his Children in an equal state with Turks and Pagans, so that saith the Apostle, Though we or an Angel from Heaven preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached, let him be accursed.
that the Lord should accept the believing Father into his Covenant, and leave his Children in an equal state with Turks and Pagans, so that Says the Apostle, Though we or an Angel from Heaven preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached, let him be accursed.
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And again, when any Proselyte Gentile of old did joyn himself (by the Covenant of Grace in Christ promised) to the Lord and his Church, the Lord did require of him profession of his Faith,
And again, when any Proselyte Gentile of old did join himself (by the Covenant of Grace in christ promised) to the Lord and his Church, the Lord did require of him profession of his Faith,
it doth necessarily follow, that when the Father believed of old, he must not eat the Passeover till all his Males were circumcised (s), that is, had the Seal of (t) Faith set on them;
it does necessarily follow, that when the Father believed of old, he must not eat the Passover till all his Males were circumcised (s), that is, had the Seal of (tO) Faith Set on them;
and all other is but Fancy instead of Faith, and so deceive themselves, and them that are led by them, to the destruction of their poor Souls. (a) Mat. 1.1. Gal. 3.8. (b) Gen. 17.7. (c) Acts 3.25. (d) Gen. 17. Rev. 21.3. (e) Luke 18.16. Eph. 6.4. 1 Cor. 7.14. (f) Gal. 4.28. (g) Acts 2.39. (h) Jer. 30.20. (i) Luke 19.9. (k) Zach. 9.11. Heb. 13.20. (l) 1 Cor. 1.16. (m) Gal. 1.6, 7, 8. (n) Exod. 12.48. (o) Deut. 29.10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. (p) Luk. 2.37, 38. (q) 1 Cor. 5.7, 8. (r) Col. 2.12. (s) Exod. 12.48. (t) Rom. 4.11. (u) Acts 16.15. (w) Eph. 2.20, 21. Esay 8.20.
and all other is but Fancy instead of Faith, and so deceive themselves, and them that Are led by them, to the destruction of their poor Souls. (a) Mathew 1.1. Gal. 3.8. (b) Gen. 17.7. (c) Acts 3.25. (d) Gen. 17. Rev. 21.3. (e) Lycia 18.16. Ephesians 6.4. 1 Cor. 7.14. (f) Gal. 4.28. (g) Acts 2.39. (h) Jer. 30.20. (i) Lycia 19.9. (k) Zach 9.11. Hebrew 13.20. (l) 1 Cor. 1.16. (m) Gal. 1.6, 7, 8. (n) Exod 12.48. (oh) Deuteronomy 29.10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. (p) Luk. 2.37, 38. (q) 1 Cor. 5.7, 8. (r) Col. 2.12. (s) Exod 12.48. (tO) Rom. 4.11. (u) Acts 16.15. (w) Ephesians 2.20, 21. Isaiah 8.20.
One of the Spirit, Mat. 3.11. One of Suffering, Mark 10.38. The third of Water, Acts 10.47. All which Baptisms bear one and the same signification, because by one and the same Word they are all declared unto us;
One of the Spirit, Mathew 3.11. One of Suffering, Mark 10.38. The third of Water, Acts 10.47. All which Baptisms bear one and the same signification, Because by one and the same Word they Are all declared unto us;
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so that what sence or signification is to be understood in the administration of the Spiritual Baptism, the same is to be understood in the administration of the Water-Baptism,
so that what sense or signification is to be understood in the administration of the Spiritual Baptism, the same is to be understood in the administration of the Water baptism,
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1. The Manner of the Administration of Spiritual-Baptism by the Lord himself, is said by the Spirit of God, to be by pouring his Spirit on persons, and not by dipping;
1. The Manner of the Administration of Spiritual-Baptism by the Lord himself, is said by the Spirit of God, to be by pouring his Spirit on Persons, and not by dipping;
some were in the Church Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors, some Teachers, and all differing in the measure of the Spirit received,
Some were in the Church Apostles, Some prophets, Some Evangelists, Some Pastors, Some Teachers, and all differing in the measure of the Spirit received,
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as for example, some suffer reproaches, Heb. 13.13. others suffer reproaches and loss of goods; others suffer reproaches, loss of goods, and liberty, Esay 51.14. Rev. 1.9. & 2.10. Others suffer all the aforesaid, and loss of life, Rev. 12.11. Acts 12.2.
as for Exampl, Some suffer Reproaches, Hebrew 13.13. Others suffer Reproaches and loss of goods; Others suffer Reproaches, loss of goods, and liberty, Isaiah 51.14. Rev. 1.9. & 2.10. Others suffer all the aforesaid, and loss of life, Rev. 12.11. Acts 12.2.
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Now then Water-Baptism being one and the same Word in signification, must be understood to agree with the former Baptism, especially of the Spiritual Baptism,
Now then Water baptism being one and the same Word in signification, must be understood to agree with the former Baptism, especially of the Spiritual Baptism,
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after which manner the Lord himself baptized the Children of Israel in the Cloud, and in the Sea. When the Clouds poured forth water upon them, Psal. 77.17. yet they went through the Sea on dry foot.
After which manner the Lord himself baptised the Children of Israel in the Cloud, and in the Sea. When the Clouds poured forth water upon them, Psalm 77.17. yet they went through the Sea on dry foot.
The manner of which Baptism the Apostle Paul would not have the Church of God ignorant of, saying, All our Fathers were baptized unto Moses, in the Cloud,
The manner of which Baptism the Apostle Paul would not have the Church of God ignorant of, saying, All our Father's were baptised unto Moses, in the Cloud,
Surely the manner of John 's Baptism in Jordan, and Enon, and Philip on the Eunuch, was after this manner, in casting water after the manner of Rain or Sprinkling, on them;
Surely the manner of John is Baptism in Jordan, and Enon, and Philip on the Eunuch, was After this manner, in casting water After the manner of Rain or Sprinkling, on them;
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which is not modest, seemly, nor of a good report, for a Woman to appear before any Man, besides her Husband, in such a dress, under the pretence they cannot be baptized with their Garments on:
which is not modest, seemly, nor of a good report, for a Woman to appear before any Man, beside her Husband, in such a dress, under the pretence they cannot be baptised with their Garments on:
So likewise the sorrow of Man's labour, which Sin brought, is signified by the sweat of the Face, Gen. 3. Likewise when Jacob set his Face to go to Mount Gilead from Laban, it represented his Affection and Actions with desire.
So likewise the sorrow of Man's labour, which since brought, is signified by the sweat of the Face, Gen. 3. Likewise when Jacob Set his Face to go to Mount Gilead from Laban, it represented his Affection and Actions with desire.
And though the Lips and Ears are said to be uncircumcised in some respects. Exod. 6.3. Jer. 6.10. yet the whole Body is said to be circumcised, as being done on a part signifying the whole:
And though the Lips and Ears Are said to be uncircumcised in Some respects. Exod 6.3. Jer. 6.10. yet the Whole Body is said to be circumcised, as being done on a part signifying the Whole:
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as when the Servants of King Ahasuerus understood by the King's words, that Death was determined against Haman, they (a) covered his Face, as a Signal of Death.
as when the Servants of King Ahasuerus understood by the King's words, that Death was determined against Haman, they (a) covered his Face, as a Signal of Death.
and are changed into the same Image, from Glory to Glory by the Spirit of the Lord. (a) Esth. 7.8. (b) Rom. 3.23. (c) 2 Cor. 3.7, 8. (d) Mat. 3.15. (e) 1 Cor. 15.29. (f) Rev. 1.5. (g) 1 Cor. 1.30. (h) 2 Cor. 3.18.
and Are changed into the same Image, from Glory to Glory by the Spirit of the Lord. (a) Esth. 7.8. (b) Rom. 3.23. (c) 2 Cor. 3.7, 8. (worser) Mathew 3.15. (e) 1 Cor. 15.29. (f) Rev. 1.5. (g) 1 Cor. 1.30. (h) 2 Cor. 3.18.
Moreover, Satan hath yet used in these last and perilous days, wherein Deceivers grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived, another slight to peryert the Gospel of Christ, in contending about words to no profit, saith the Apostle, that is, to limit or confine the signification of the word [ baptize ] to one signification in the English tongue, only to dip the whole body in water,
Moreover, Satan hath yet used in these last and perilous days, wherein Deceivers grow Worse and Worse, deceiving and being deceived, Another slight to peryert the Gospel of christ, in contending about words to no profit, Says the Apostle, that is, to limit or confine the signification of the word [ baptise ] to one signification in the English tongue, only to dip the Whole body in water,
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contrary to all the Learned that have translated the Scriptures into English, or wrote Dictionaries; and also contrary to the Analogy of Faith in the Scriptures:
contrary to all the Learned that have translated the Scriptures into English, or wrote Dictionaries; and also contrary to the Analogy of Faith in the Scriptures:
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the Greek word [ Ecclesia ] for Church, signifying few, or many, is rendred Congregation, or gathering together by holy Covenant in the Name of Christ, to become the Lord's People:
the Greek word [ Ecclesia ] for Church, signifying few, or many, is rendered Congregation, or gathering together by holy Covenant in the Name of christ, to become the Lord's People:
Again, the word Saviour sometimes signifieth Christ. Luk. 2.11. Sometimes he makes those Ministers as Instruments to save persons by his Doctrine, Obad. v. 21. 1 Tim. 4.16.
Again, the word Saviour sometime signifies christ. Luk. 2.11. Sometime he makes those Ministers as Instruments to save Persons by his Doctrine, Obadiah v. 21. 1 Tim. 4.16.
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So likewise the word Elohim sometimes is used to signify Angels, Psal. 8.5. Heb. 2.7. sometimes it signifies Magistrates, Psal. 82.1. and many the like.
So likewise the word Elohim sometime is used to signify Angels, Psalm 8.5. Hebrew 2.7. sometime it signifies Magistrates, Psalm 82.1. and many the like.
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Even so the word Baptisma, or baptizo, is rendred by Scholars in Dictionaries, to dive over head, to wash, to water, to sprinkle, to baptize: see Gouldman 's Dictionary.
Even so the word Baptism, or Baptizo, is rendered by Scholars in Dictionaries, to dive over head, to wash, to water, to sprinkle, to baptise: see Gouldman is Dictionary.
as they do that confine the word Baptizo to Dipping, when all Churches, according to the Wisdom of God, are left free what quantity of water they may use in Baptism.
as they do that confine the word Baptizo to Dipping, when all Churches, according to the Wisdom of God, Are left free what quantity of water they may use in Baptism.
Now with what presumption do these men, which call themselves Bappists, limit God's Word, and so presume above what is written, to say he dipped all the Body? And might not others do so by many other words in Scripture, confine how many persons in number make a Church,
Now with what presumption do these men, which call themselves Bappists, limit God's Word, and so presume above what is written, to say he dipped all the Body? And might not Others do so by many other words in Scripture, confine how many Persons in number make a Church,
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and therefore it is written to Pastors and Teachers, chosen by the Church they are Members of, to feed the Flock of God, over which the Holy Ghost hath made them (b) Over seers; so that Archippus is bid to take heed to his Ministry, which he had received in the Lord, that he (c) fulfil it. Moreover,
and Therefore it is written to Pastors and Teachers, chosen by the Church they Are Members of, to feed the Flock of God, over which the Holy Ghost hath made them (b) Over seers; so that Archippus is bid to take heed to his Ministry, which he had received in the Lord, that he (c) fulfil it. Moreover,
but when the Church of Ephesus, who knew that the full Number of the Apostles names was already recorded in the foundation of the (d) Walls of the heavenly Jerusalem, tried them to prove their Call,
but when the Church of Ephesus, who knew that the full Number of the Apostles names was already recorded in the Foundation of the (worser) Walls of the heavenly Jerusalem, tried them to prove their Call,
And we may believe that there are many in these days, that by like trial will be found false Apostles, who Apostle-like baptize out of the stative corporative Body of the Church gathered together,
And we may believe that there Are many in these days, that by like trial will be found false Apostles, who Apostle-like baptise out of the stative corporative Body of the Church gathered together,
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Again, as there are some authorized under Civil Kings, as Embassadors, who are sent to other Nations to treat with them of Peace, or like State-Matters;
Again, as there Are Some authorized under Civil Kings, as ambassadors, who Are sent to other nations to Treat with them of Peace, or like State-matters;
others were ordinary Officers, as Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons, and they were not to go without the (h) Limits of the Congregation that had chosen them, to administer either Baptism with water,
Others were ordinary Officers, as Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons, and they were not to go without the (h) Limits of the Congregation that had chosen them, to administer either Baptism with water,
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Yet we read of one John Smith, first a Minister in England, after joyned himself a Member of the English Church at Amsterdam, where Henry Ainsworth was Teacher,
Yet we read of one John Smith, First a Minister in England, After joined himself a Member of the English Church At Amsterdam, where Henry Ainsworth was Teacher,
and after by grace renounced their evil doings, and wrote a Book against them, entituled, a Discovery of the Errors of that People in the Year 1623, pag. 65. Likewise H. Ainsworth saith, Mr. Smith baptized himself, in his Book called, a Defence of Holy Scripture, wrote against Smith, pag. 69, 82. So saith Mr. Clifton in his Christian Plea against Mr. Smith, pag. 185, 224. Now let the wise judg, in what abominable disorder they retain their Baptism ever since from Mr. Smith, and whether it stinketh not in the Nostrils of the Lord ever since,
and After by grace renounced their evil doings, and wrote a Book against them, entitled, a Discovery of the Errors of that People in the Year 1623, page. 65. Likewise H. Ainsworth Says, Mr. Smith baptised himself, in his Book called, a Defence of Holy Scripture, wrote against Smith, page. 69, 82. So Says Mr. Clifton in his Christian Plea against Mr. Smith, page. 185, 224. Now let the wise judge, in what abominable disorder they retain their Baptism ever since from Mr. Smith, and whither it stinketh not in the Nostrils of the Lord ever since,
and when they returned by repentance unto the Lord, and renewed their Covenant, the Lord did not require them to reiterate, or (b) circumcise them again that were circumcised in Apostacy,
and when they returned by Repentance unto the Lord, and renewed their Covenant, the Lord did not require them to reiterate, or (b) circumcise them again that were circumcised in Apostasy,
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yet they still baptized their Children as the Apostles did the Housholds afore-proved to be Children. So that when we that were baptized in Apostacy, are returned by the Call of God to the Lord by unfeigned Repentance, we are not to rebaptize again those that were baptized in Apostacy, seeing the Covenant is the same that Circumcision was a Seal of, as now Water-Baptism is.
yet they still baptised their Children as the Apostles did the Households afore-proved to be Children. So that when we that were baptised in Apostasy, Are returned by the Call of God to the Lord by unfeigned Repentance, we Are not to rebaptize again those that were baptised in Apostasy, seeing the Covenant is the same that Circumcision was a Seal of, as now Water baptism is.
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And thus we have a ground in God's Word for our practice, which they have not that receive their Baptism from John Smith, that baptized himself, as afore proved.
And thus we have a ground in God's Word for our practice, which they have not that receive their Baptism from John Smith, that baptised himself, as afore proved.
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And thus when all God's Ordinances are ended, the whole is concluded by Prayer. (a) Col. 2.11, 12. (b) 2 Chron. 30. Ezra 6.21, 22. (c) 1 Cor. 7.18. And again;
And thus when all God's Ordinances Are ended, the Whole is concluded by Prayer. (a) Col. 2.11, 12. (b) 2 Chronicles 30. Ezra 6.21, 22. (c) 1 Cor. 7.18. And again;
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and so proportionably are all the Members in their places, keeping order every one within the Limits of their Places, set by God in the Body, his Church, 1 Cor. 12.
and so proportionably Are all the Members in their places, keeping order every one within the Limits of their Places, Set by God in the Body, his Church, 1 Cor. 12.
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then are her Breasts said to be fashioned, as was of old in Israel, Ezek. 16.7. and in the Church of Ephesus. And so are the new born Children of God said to suck the Breasts of Sion 's Consolation, Isa. 66. Thus out of every true Church or Body of Christ, ariseth Christ's true Ministry.
then Are her Breasts said to be fashioned, as was of old in Israel, Ezekiel 16.7. and in the Church of Ephesus. And so Are the new born Children of God said to suck the Breasts of Sion is Consolation, Isaiah 66. Thus out of every true Church or Body of christ, arises Christ's true Ministry.
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which leads Men to retain the Ordination of their Ministers successively from Rome, left in this Land when Queen Mary died, who then were Ministers in the Popish Orders,
which leads Men to retain the Ordination of their Ministers successively from Room, left in this Land when Queen Marry died, who then were Ministers in the Popish Order,
and when Queen Elizabeth came to the Crown, they that would conform to the things then imposed on them, did still administer without any other Ordination;
and when Queen Elizabeth Come to the Crown, they that would conform to the things then imposed on them, did still administer without any other Ordination;
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He that is wise may consider this, and know, that they that retain any other Ministry or Worship which Christ hath not appointed in his Testament, he will tell them,
He that is wise may Consider this, and know, that they that retain any other Ministry or Worship which christ hath not appointed in his Testament, he will tell them,
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but it is written, Take and eat. And thus when this Ordinance is performed, the Church, according to the Example of Christ, do sing a (e) Psalm, concluding all with Prayer.
but it is written, Take and eat. And thus when this Ordinance is performed, the Church, according to the Exampl of christ, do sing a (e) Psalm, concluding all with Prayer.
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so that if Error hath by any been taught, and after the first and second admonition (m) they remain impenitent, in this time of Government before the Throne of Christ, on them may be executed the Judgment written;
so that if Error hath by any been taught, and After the First and second admonition (m) they remain impenitent, in this time of Government before the Throne of christ, on them may be executed the Judgement written;
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if any Person were converted before by the Word of God taught, the Gates of this heavenly City are (n) opened by the authority of Christ on his Throne,
if any Person were converted before by the Word of God taught, the Gates of this heavenly city Are (n) opened by the Authority of christ on his Throne,
Next followeth the Ordinance of Baptism, that those the Lord received by Covenant to be a (q) People to him, must have the visible Sign and Seal of the benefit of the same,
Next follows the Ordinance of Baptism, that those the Lord received by Covenant to be a (q) People to him, must have the visible Signen and Seal of the benefit of the same,
if they repent, they must be joyned to the Church by Baptism again. (a) 1 Cor. 11.25. (b) 1 Cor. 10.16, 17. (c) Mat. 26.30. (d) 1 Cor. 14.40. (e) Lev. 10.1, 2. (f) Cant. 1.8. (g) Psal. 95.2.
if they Repent, they must be joined to the Church by Baptism again. (a) 1 Cor. 11.25. (b) 1 Cor. 10.16, 17. (c) Mathew 26.30. (d) 1 Cor. 14.40. (e) Lev. 10.1, 2. (f) Cant 1.8. (g) Psalm 95.2.
Reasons gathered out of the holy Scriptures, to prove, that since the Death and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, not only the Ceremonial Ordinances for Worship are abolished,
Reasons gathered out of the holy Scriptures, to prove, that since the Death and Resurrection of the Lord jesus, not only the Ceremonial Ordinances for Worship Are abolished,
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but also the chief Time in which they were performed, to wit, the Seventh-Day Sabbath. And also to prove, that as the Lord Jesus hath not only ordained new Gospel-Ordinances,
but also the chief Time in which they were performed, to wit, the Seventh-Day Sabbath. And also to prove, that as the Lord jesus hath not only ordained new Gospel ordinances,
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and secondly, for the Comfort of the Elect Children of God, who (we fear) are many of them misled in their understandings, by some that now keep the seventh Day for the time of Gospel-Worship;
and secondly, for the Comfort of the Elect Children of God, who (we Fear) Are many of them misled in their understandings, by Some that now keep the seventh Day for the time of Gospel worship;
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and also by others, who, though they say the seventh Day is abolished, yet do believe that Christ hath appointed no peculiar Day for his Gospel-Worship;
and also by Others, who, though they say the seventh Day is abolished, yet do believe that christ hath appointed no peculiar Day for his Gospel worship;
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when others do, partly by that opportunity to draw People to their way, and also for fear if they open their Shops, they should be punished by the Magistrate.
when Others do, partly by that opportunity to draw People to their Way, and also for Fear if they open their Shops, they should be punished by the Magistrate.
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and not they on his? when he shall meet with them, and not when they should meet with him? which is contrary to the Order of God both in Grace and Nature;
and not they on his? when he shall meet with them, and not when they should meet with him? which is contrary to the Order of God both in Grace and Nature;
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bringing a Babel or Confusion both in Church and State, and an Article of the Romish Faith about the time of God's Worship, who say they are bound to believe as the Church believes in this and many other things.
bringing a Babel or Confusion both in Church and State, and an Article of the Romish Faith about the time of God's Worship, who say they Are bound to believe as the Church believes in this and many other things.
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but by a Covenant Estate made between the Lord and himself he was made Heir of Heaven by Promise, confirmed to him by two Sacramental Signs set before them, one called the Tree of Life, representing Christ, the now Tree of Life in the spiritual Garden of his Church, Rev. 22.1. the Way, and no other to Heaven from the beginning, Acts 4.12. The other called the Tree of Knowledg, signifying the (a) Law now in the spiritual Garden of God, the Church of Christ, by which is the knowledge of Sin;
but by a Covenant Estate made between the Lord and himself he was made Heir of Heaven by Promise, confirmed to him by two Sacramental Signs Set before them, one called the Tree of Life, representing christ, the now Tree of Life in the spiritual Garden of his Church, Rev. 22.1. the Way, and no other to Heaven from the beginning, Acts 4.12. The other called the Tree of Knowledge, signifying the (a) Law now in the spiritual Garden of God, the Church of christ, by which is the knowledge of since;
but the Lord left not the Time to their (c) discretion, but after he had ordered them six days for their bodily Exercise in (d) dressing of the Garden and such like civil Employments, did also appoint them a Sabbath of holy Rest in his Service, to imploy their Minds in the Meditation of God's Love to them in the benefit of the Sacramental Signs aforesaid,
but the Lord left not the Time to their (c) discretion, but After he had ordered them six days for their bodily Exercise in (worser) dressing of the Garden and such like civil Employments, did also appoint them a Sabbath of holy Rest in his Service, to employ their Minds in the Meditation of God's Love to them in the benefit of the Sacramental Signs aforesaid,
and also to teach them, that by the Time of God's Service instituted by the Lord for them, that it was a Sign to them the Lord had sanctified them. (a) Rom. 7.7. (b) Gen. 3.2. (c) Gen. 2.3. (d) Ver. 15. (e) Deut. 4.19. (f) Ezek. 20.12. 3. After Man's Fall, Moses the first VVriter of holy Scripture, ending his first Book, called Genesis, or Generations, with Israel going into Aegypt, a Figure of Man's Captivity by the Fall of Adam, and his Generations in him, Rom. 5. beginneth his next Book, called Exodus, or Departure, upon Israel 's being called to depart out of Aegypt, and by the Covenant of Grace after they were come out made with them in Christ, they became the Lords People, a holy Nation, Exod. 19. Unto whom the Lord after gave his Law with Ordinances for his VVorship;
and also to teach them, that by the Time of God's Service instituted by the Lord for them, that it was a Signen to them the Lord had sanctified them. (a) Rom. 7.7. (b) Gen. 3.2. (c) Gen. 2.3. (d) Ver. 15. (e) Deuteronomy 4.19. (f) Ezekiel 20.12. 3. After Man's Fallen, Moses the First VVriter of holy Scripture, ending his First Book, called Genesis, or Generations, with Israel going into Egypt, a Figure of Man's Captivity by the Fallen of Adam, and his Generations in him, Rom. 5. begins his next Book, called Exodus, or Departure, upon Israel is being called to depart out of Egypt, and by the Covenant of Grace After they were come out made with them in christ, they became the lords People, a holy nation, Exod 19. Unto whom the Lord After gave his Law with Ordinances for his VVorship;
and to Israel by the hand of Moses; and hereupon the Holy Ghost witnesseth of Moses, that he was faithful in the House of God as a Servant, who being a Figure of Christ in his Prophetical, Priestly and Kingly Offices, appointing both the Ordinances for Worship, and also the Time.
and to Israel by the hand of Moses; and hereupon the Holy Ghost Witnesseth of Moses, that he was faithful in the House of God as a Servant, who being a Figure of christ in his Prophetical, Priestly and Kingly Offices, appointing both the Ordinances for Worship, and also the Time.
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and so in nothing was he inferiour to Moses, as those people would make him, that say he hath appointed no particular Day for his Worship under the Gospel.
and so in nothing was he inferior to Moses, as those people would make him, that say he hath appointed no particular Day for his Worship under the Gospel.
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Therefore on the first Day did they assemble together to Prayer and Religious Duties, Christ himself appearing among them after he was risen, justifying their Faith and Practice, in proclaiming peace unto them, John 20.19.
Therefore on the First Day did they assemble together to Prayer and Religious Duties, christ himself appearing among them After he was risen, justifying their Faith and Practice, in proclaiming peace unto them, John 20.19.
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Ʋpon the first day of the Week the Disciples came together to break Bread, (that is, to communicate in the Lord's Supper) as a remembrance of Christ's Death, who died for their Sins,
Ʋpon the First day of the Week the Disciples Come together to break Bred, (that is, to communicate in the Lord's Supper) as a remembrance of Christ's Death, who died for their Sins,
and therefore are Deacons appointed to attend on that work, to gather the free-gift of the Saints then cast into the Lord's Treasury in his Spiritual Temple of living stones, that the Deacons may according to the Wisdom of God given them, distribute it to the maintenance of the Minister,
and Therefore Are Deacons appointed to attend on that work, to gather the Free gift of the Saints then cast into the Lord's Treasury in his Spiritual Temple of living stones, that the Deacons may according to the Wisdom of God given them, distribute it to the maintenance of the Minister,
then the Ministers of Christ should disdain to be maintain'd with Pope Pascalis his Provision, Tithes, which he appointed for his Massing Priests, in the Year of our Lord 827. as Mr. Bacon in his Book entituled the Reliques of Rome, makes appear.
then the Ministers of christ should disdain to be maintained with Pope Pascal his Provision, Tithes, which he appointed for his Massing Priests, in the Year of our Lord 827. as Mr. Bacon in his Book entitled the Relics of Room, makes appear.
From whose Throne we may hear his Voice saying, Behold, I make all things new; a new People, 1 Pet. 2.10. new Ordinances, new Ministry, new Maintenance, new Time.
From whose Throne we may hear his Voice saying, Behold, I make all things new; a new People, 1 Pet. 2.10. new Ordinances, new Ministry, new Maintenance, new Time.
And therefore is the first Day of the Week rightly call'd the Lord's Day by the Spirit of God, Rev. 1.10. the Gospel Sabbath. As doth also appear further:
And Therefore is the First Day of the Week rightly called the Lord's Day by the Spirit of God, Rev. 1.10. the Gospel Sabbath. As does also appear further:
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For, as the next immediate time after the Lord had finished the work of the old Creation was the seventh day sanctified, a Day of holy Rest for the Service and Worship of God:
For, as the next immediate time After the Lord had finished the work of the old Creation was the seventh day sanctified, a Day of holy Rest for the Service and Worship of God:
whose example in all things they joyntly practised with the Churches, as they did keep the first Day of the Week for the Gospel-Sabbath, are sufficient Commands for all Christians to follow:
whose Exampl in all things they jointly practised with the Churches, as they did keep the First Day of the Week for the Gospel-Sabbath, Are sufficient Commands for all Christians to follow:
but they did joyntly with the Churches keep the first Day of the Week to be the Gospel-Sabbath in performing with the Churches the Ordinances ordained by Christ for his Worship.
but they did jointly with the Churches keep the First Day of the Week to be the Gospel-Sabbath in performing with the Churches the Ordinances ordained by christ for his Worship.
And thus on the first Day of the Week, by Christ's Resurrection was Life and Immortality brought to light by the Gospel, in the glad tidings of Christ's Resurrection, who was risen for the Justification of those he died for.
And thus on the First Day of the Week, by Christ's Resurrection was Life and Immortality brought to Light by the Gospel, in the glad tidings of Christ's Resurrection, who was risen for the Justification of those he died for.
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The next Place to answer the seventh day Sabbath Keepers Argument for the seventh Day in opposition to the first Day, who say, The seventh Day Sabbath is not abolished,
The next Place to answer the seventh day Sabbath Keepers Argument for the seventh Day in opposition to the First Day, who say, The seventh Day Sabbath is not abolished,
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so likewise the Ordinances for the Worship of God, then appointed and chiefly performed on the seventh Day, were commanded by a like Moral Precept in the second Commandment.
so likewise the Ordinances for the Worship of God, then appointed and chiefly performed on the seventh Day, were commanded by a like Moral Precept in the second Commandment.
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And as the Ordinances for Worship then, all christians grant are now abolished by Christ, though commanded by a Moral Precept, being Figures of good things to come by Christ:
And as the Ordinances for Worship then, all Christians grant Are now abolished by christ, though commanded by a Moral Precept, being Figures of good things to come by christ:
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As for Example, as the second Commandment bound all Israel to worship the Living God with the Ordinances given by the hand of Moses, and likewise forbid them all Inventions of Men in God's Worship;
As for Exampl, as the second Commandment bound all Israel to worship the Living God with the Ordinances given by the hand of Moses, and likewise forbid them all Inventions of Men in God's Worship;
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So likewise, though the seventh Day Sabbath is abolished, yet the fourth Commandment remaineth binding to all Christians now to keep one Day in seven holy to the Lord;
So likewise, though the seventh Day Sabbath is abolished, yet the fourth Commandment remains binding to all Christians now to keep one Day in seven holy to the Lord;
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which are shadows of good things to come, but the Body is of Christ, Col. 2.16, 17. And thus by the Day-break of the Gospel the Shadows (Cant. 2.17.) are gone,
which Are shadows of good things to come, but the Body is of christ, Col. 2.16, 17. And thus by the Daybreak of the Gospel the Shadows (Cant 2.17.) Are gone,
To instance a few of many, as the sprinkling of the Blood seven times before the Lord, signifying a full cleansing of all our Sins by the Blood of Christ, Heb. 9.18. 1 John 1.9.
To instance a few of many, as the sprinkling of the Blood seven times before the Lord, signifying a full cleansing of all our Sins by the Blood of christ, Hebrew 9.18. 1 John 1.9.
And seven times sprinkling the Leper, Lev. 14.17. And seven days consecrating the Priests, Lev. 8.8. The seventh Year a Year of Rest Lev. 25.3, 4. and seven times seven Years brought the Jubile, Ver. 8, 9. And every seventh day was a Sabbath.
And seven times sprinkling the Leper, Lev. 14.17. And seven days consecrating the Priests, Lev. 8.8. The seventh Year a Year of Rest Lev. 25.3, 4. and seven times seven years brought the Jubilee, Ver. 8, 9. And every seventh day was a Sabbath.
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All which Shadows, Christ the Substance being come, are in him abolished, and all that do believe in him are freed from the literal keeping of the same.
All which Shadows, christ the Substance being come, Are in him abolished, and all that do believe in him Are freed from the literal keeping of the same.
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Nevertheless there remaineth a special Use from all these Figures to us that believe, being apprehended by Faith in Christ according as Christ himself and his Apostles have applied them for the Saints Use and Comfort.
Nevertheless there remains a special Use from all these Figures to us that believe, being apprehended by Faith in christ according as christ himself and his Apostles have applied them for the Saints Use and Comfort.
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As namely, when the Altar of Burnt-Offering is mentioned in the New Testament, we are taught the Doctrine of Christ's Oblation, Rev. 11.1. Heb. 13.10.
As namely, when the Altar of Burnt-offering is mentioned in the New Testament, we Are taught the Doctrine of Christ's Oblation, Rev. 11.1. Hebrew 13.10.
So likewise from the Altar of Incense, the Doctrine of his Mediatorship, Rev. 8.5. So the Passover to the Supper, 1 Cor. 5.7, 8. Circumcision to Baptism, Col. 2.11. the Pillars to the Teachers, Gal. 2.9.
So likewise from the Altar of Incense, the Doctrine of his Mediatorship, Rev. 8.5. So the Passover to the Supper, 1 Cor. 5.7, 8. Circumcision to Baptism, Col. 2.11. the Pillars to the Teachers, Gal. 2.9.
Also the Candlesticks signify the Churches, Rev. 1.20. And so likewise the 7th-day-Sabbath to our Rest in Christ, Heb. 4.10. From all which Shadows and many more we may draw spiritual Comfort;
Also the Candlesticks signify the Churches, Rev. 1.20. And so likewise the 7th-day-Sabbath to our Rest in christ, Hebrew 4.10. From all which Shadows and many more we may draw spiritual Comfort;
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forasmuch as our Faith is not built only on the Doctrine of the Apostles, but also upon the Doctrine of the Prophets, Christ being held forth to be the chief Corner-Stone in both,
forasmuch as our Faith is not built only on the Doctrine of the Apostles, but also upon the Doctrine of the prophets, christ being held forth to be the chief Corner-Stone in both,
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And so, if the Lord open the Eyes of our Understanding, (as he did his Disciples, Luk. 24.45.) we shall behold the wondrous things in God's Law, Psal. 119.18.
And so, if the Lord open the Eyes of our Understanding, (as he did his Disciples, Luk. 24.45.) we shall behold the wondrous things in God's Law, Psalm 119.18.
which until the vail be taken away from off the eyes and heart, none can steadfastly look to the end of that which is abolished, 2 Cor. 3.13. neither do understand how Christ is the end of the Law for Righteousness to all that believe, Rom. 10.4.
which until the Vail be taken away from off the eyes and heart, none can steadfastly look to the end of that which is abolished, 2 Cor. 3.13. neither do understand how christ is the end of the Law for Righteousness to all that believe, Rom. 10.4.
able to make the Man of God perfect in all understanding in the mystery of the same, (2 Tim. 3.16.) as in that mystery why Moses must be honoured above all other Prophets, to be buried of God himself:
able to make the Man of God perfect in all understanding in the mystery of the same, (2 Tim. 3.16.) as in that mystery why Moses must be honoured above all other prophets, to be buried of God himself:
Because the Law of Shadows was given by the hand of Moses from God, therefore God would have the Shadows of his Son honourably buried by the Lord Jesus, who buried all Shadows in the Law with the time, himself resting in the grave the whole time of the seventh-day Sabbath;
Because the Law of Shadows was given by the hand of Moses from God, Therefore God would have the Shadows of his Son honourably buried by the Lord jesus, who buried all Shadows in the Law with the time, himself resting in the grave the Whole time of the seventh-day Sabbath;
So that by Grace we are saved in Christ, and not by the works of the Law, as the seventh-day Keepers expect in the New-Testament, A form of words, saying, Remember to keep holy the first day, as it was said in the Law, to keep the seventh day. These, with Thomas, are weak in the Faith, that must feel by the sense of Nature before they will believe,
So that by Grace we Are saved in christ, and not by the works of the Law, as the seventh-day Keepers expect in the New testament, A from of words, saying, remember to keep holy the First day, as it was said in the Law, to keep the seventh day. These, with Thomas, Are weak in the Faith, that must feel by the sense of Nature before they will believe,
and so remain under the Curse, and not the Blessing, by exercising Faith, and not resting on the letter of the Law, in expecting a literal Commandment in the Gospel for all our belief and practice;
and so remain under the Curse, and not the Blessing, by exercising Faith, and not resting on the Letter of the Law, in expecting a literal Commandment in the Gospel for all our belief and practice;
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and to know that the things chiefly necessary to be specified in the New Testament were the exhibiting the Messiah in the flesh for the redemption of his People, with the manner of his Birth, Life, Doctrine, Suffering, Death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension,
and to know that the things chiefly necessary to be specified in the New Testament were the exhibiting the Messiah in the Flesh for the redemption of his People, with the manner of his Birth, Life, Doctrine, Suffering, Death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension,
forasmuch as the Promises in the Prophets belonged to them, with the abolishing the Ordinances with the time in the Law in the literal performance as aforesaid;
forasmuch as the Promises in the prophets belonged to them, with the abolishing the Ordinances with the time in the Law in the literal performance as aforesaid;
and now to follow the footsteps and examples of Christ and his Apostles, who have established by their practices in the Churches new Ordinances, new Ministers, Maintenance, Time and Place for Gospel-Worship, &c. as we have proved before;
and now to follow the footsteps and Examples of christ and his Apostles, who have established by their practices in the Churches new Ordinances, new Ministers, Maintenance, Time and Place for Gospel worship, etc. as we have proved before;
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or setting aside the Sabbath (as some translate it) Let every one that loves Christ, keep holy the Lord's Day, the Queen of Days, the Resurrection day, the highest of all Days.
or setting aside the Sabbath (as Some translate it) Let every one that loves christ, keep holy the Lord's Day, the Queen of Days, the Resurrection day, the highest of all Days.
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Anno 160. Dionysius Bishop of Corinth, in his Epistle to Soter Bishop of Rome, Euseb. Histor. Eccles. lib. 4. cap. 22. saith, We have spent, or passed through the Lords Day to day, an holy Day.
Anno 160. Dionysius Bishop of Corinth, in his Epistle to Soter Bishop of Rome, Eusebius History Eccles. lib. 4. cap. 22. Says, We have spent, or passed through the lords Day to day, an holy Day.
And because, as is likely, the first Day then, as now among Christians, was prophaned with Mens corrupt Minds, in doing their worldly business, and neglect of God's Service;
And Because, as is likely, the First Day then, as now among Christians, was Profaned with Men's corrupt Minds, in doing their worldly business, and neglect of God's Service;
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therefore did Constantine the Emperor, as our King hath now, sign an Act, or Edict, for the better keeping, or restraining Abuses in Civil things on the Lord's Day;
Therefore did Constantine the Emperor, as our King hath now, Signen an Act, or Edict, for the better keeping, or restraining Abuses in Civil things on the Lord's Day;
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yet the Edict in Constantines time did not, any more than this Act in our time doth, prove by its then setting forth, that the Lord's Day was not kept before;
yet the Edict in Constantines time did not, any more than this Act in our time does, prove by its then setting forth, that the Lord's Day was not kept before;
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as Authors afore named shew before Constantine's time, and in our Days before the Act came forth, the Lord's Day was kept holy, a Sabbath to the Lord, though by many much prophaned.
as Authors afore nam show before Constantine's time, and in our Days before the Act Come forth, the Lord's Day was kept holy, a Sabbath to the Lord, though by many much Profaned.
And thus we see how greatly some that go by the Name of Seventh-Day Men are mistaken, to say, that the first Day of the VVeek was not kept for Gospel-VVorship till Constantines time.
And thus we see how greatly Some that go by the Name of Seventh-Day Men Are mistaken, to say, that the First Day of the VVeek was not kept for Gospel-VVorship till Constantines time.
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As for Example, If the same Scriptures in the Law commandeth the Worshippers under the Gospel, to be holy as God is holy, because the Covenant by which the Lord was a Husband to them was holy, 1 Pet. 1.15, 16. Levit. 11.44.
As for Exampl, If the same Scriptures in the Law commands the Worshippers under the Gospel, to be holy as God is holy, Because the Covenant by which the Lord was a Husband to them was holy, 1 Pet. 1.15, 16. Levit. 11.44.
Then the same Scriptures that commanded the Time for Worship under the Law, commands the Time for Gospel-Worship to be kept now holy under the Gospel, Esay 58.13, 14.
Then the same Scriptures that commanded the Time for Worship under the Law, commands the Time for Gospel worship to be kept now holy under the Gospel, Isaiah 58.13, 14.
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but most People in these Western parts of the World keep the first Day from Midnight to Midnight, which most agreeth with the time of Christ's Resurrection;
but most People in these Western parts of the World keep the First Day from Midnight to Midnight, which most agreeth with the time of Christ's Resurrection;
as Paul upon an extraordinary occasion continued his Preaching, with the Performing of the rest of Christ's Ordinances, till twelve a Clock of the First Day of the Week at Night, Acts 20.7.
as Paul upon an extraordinary occasion continued his Preaching, with the Performing of the rest of Christ's Ordinances, till twelve a Clock of the First Day of the Week At Night, Acts 20.7.
And as the time being changed to the first Day with the Holiness thereof, even so by the virtue of the fourth Commandment are we also forbidden all manner of Work on the first Day,
And as the time being changed to the First Day with the Holiness thereof, even so by the virtue of the fourth Commandment Are we also forbidden all manner of Work on the First Day,
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Moreover, If the Lord made it a special Reason, that Israel of old should keep the Seventh day Sabbath upon their Deliverance out of Aegypt, on which Day it may be supposed they came out, Deut. 5.15.
Moreover, If the Lord made it a special Reason, that Israel of old should keep the Seventh day Sabbath upon their Deliverance out of Egypt, on which Day it may be supposed they Come out, Deuteronomy 5.15.
Sure our Spiritual Deliverance from the Spiritual Bondage of Sin and Satan, of which Bondage Aegypt was a Figure, is therefore a more weightier reason,
Sure our Spiritual Deliverance from the Spiritual Bondage of since and Satan, of which Bondage Egypt was a Figure, is Therefore a more Weightier reason,
why we should keep the Day of our Deliverance, even the first Day of the Week, the Day wherein the Redemption of all the Elect was accomplished by Christ's Resurrection from the dead.
why we should keep the Day of our Deliverance, even the First Day of the Week, the Day wherein the Redemption of all the Elect was accomplished by Christ's Resurrection from the dead.
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And again, If the bringing of Israel out of Aegypt was such a Work, as God for the memorial thereof, made both the Day and Month the Beginning and first Month of the Year, which was not so before, Exod. 12.2. and the Deliverance (as afore) but a Figure of our Spiritual;
And again, If the bringing of Israel out of Egypt was such a Work, as God for the memorial thereof, made both the Day and Monn the Beginning and First Monn of the Year, which was not so before, Exod 12.2. and the Deliverance (as afore) but a Figure of our Spiritual;
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How much more then is that Day to be accounted of, and kept holy above all Days in the Year, in which we were delivered from our Spiritual Bondage by the Resurrection of Christ, who suffered on that day that Sin was first committed in Paradise;
How much more then is that Day to be accounted of, and kept holy above all Days in the Year, in which we were Delivered from our Spiritual Bondage by the Resurrection of christ, who suffered on that day that since was First committed in Paradise;
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and also after he had suffered for Sin, lay in the Grave the Seventh day Sabbath, the chief time that the Sacrifice for Sin was consumed on the Altar.
and also After he had suffered for since, lay in the Grave the Seventh day Sabbath, the chief time that the Sacrifice for since was consumed on the Altar.
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nor whereof they affirm, keeping the Seventh-day Sabbath for the Gospel-Sabbath, mingling the Law and Gospel together, either in our Justification before God,
nor whereof they affirm, keeping the Seventh-day Sabbath for the Gospel-Sabbath, mingling the Law and Gospel together, either in our Justification before God,
with the Confession of Faith in which the Primitive Churches were established; and the heavenly Order they performed all the Ordinances of Christ, with the Ministry, Maintenance, and Time:
with the Confessi of Faith in which the Primitive Churches were established; and the heavenly Order they performed all the Ordinances of christ, with the Ministry, Maintenance, and Time:
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Let the Reader wisely observe, that in this last Age of the World we are told that after the last glorious Reformation under the seventh Angel, (as is described in the Preface) Satan will be loosed out of his Restraint (or Prison) again;
Let the Reader wisely observe, that in this last Age of the World we Are told that After the last glorious Reformation under the seventh Angel, (as is described in the Preface) Satan will be loosed out of his Restraint (or Prison) again;
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and because he knows he hath but a short time, will gather together his Armies, comprehended under the name of Gog and Magog, Rev. 20. whose names signify covered, or to cover, (to wit) but not with my Spirit, (saith the Lord, Isa. 30.1.) but with his Angelick Doctrines,
and Because he knows he hath but a short time, will gather together his Armies, comprehended under the name of Gog and Magog, Rev. 20. whose names signify covered, or to cover, (to wit) but not with my Spirit, (Says the Lord, Isaiah 30.1.) but with his Angelical Doctrines,
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So will he use his uttermost sleights to deceive, as Christ saith, if it were possible the very Elect, by his false Apostles and Prophets, with their vain titles and gilded shews of Church and Ministry:
So will he use his uttermost sleights to deceive, as christ Says, if it were possible the very Elect, by his false Apostles and prophets, with their vain titles and gilded shows of Church and Ministry:
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yea she is said to be arrayed with Purple and Scarlet, gilded with Gold, precious Stones, and Pearls, Rev. 17.4. as if she were the Queen and Spouse of Christ, Psal. 45.9, 13. Ezek. 16.10, 13. Cant. 7.5. She hath Peace-offerings and Vows, Prov. 7.14. as if she were the very Church of God, Psal. 66.13. Bread and Water to refresh her Children, Prov. 9.16, 17. and her number great and many, Jer. 5.7. yet but a well-favoured Harlot, Nah. 3.4. who by her alluring tongue, whereby she lieth in wait to deceive, Eph. 4.14. Rom: 16.18. hath cast down many wounded, yea many strong men have been slain by her;
yea she is said to be arrayed with Purple and Scarlet, gilded with Gold, precious Stones, and Pearls, Rev. 17.4. as if she were the Queen and Spouse of christ, Psalm 45.9, 13. Ezekiel 16.10, 13. Cant 7.5. She hath Peace-offerings and Vows, Curae 7.14. as if she were the very Church of God, Psalm 66.13. Bred and Water to refresh her Children, Curae 9.16, 17. and her number great and many, Jer. 5.7. yet but a well-favoured Harlot, Nah. 3.4. who by her alluring tongue, whereby she lies in wait to deceive, Ephesians 4.14. Rom: 16.18. hath cast down many wounded, yea many strong men have been slave by her;
for her house is the way to Hell, going down to the Chambers of Death, Prov. 7.26, 27. Therefore what special care ought every one to have that tender their souls eternal happiness, to examine what estate they are in,
for her house is the Way to Hell, going down to the Chambers of Death, Curae 7.26, 27. Therefore what special care ought every one to have that tender their Souls Eternal happiness, to examine what estate they Are in,
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and whether the Congregation they are members of be the true Church of God, seeing in these last days Christ telleth us, that many false Christs and false Prophets shall arise, and deceive many.
and whither the Congregation they Are members of be the true Church of God, seeing in these last days christ Telleth us, that many false Christ and false prophets shall arise, and deceive many.
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Now if in Nature we were warned of these dangers and harms to the Body, what strong watch would we set at our gates both night and day to prevent it? how much more, being warned by these Lines, of the dangers of these last and perilous days, wherein so many unstable souls are beguiled, that never try by God's Word what they hear;
Now if in Nature we were warned of these dangers and harms to the Body, what strong watch would we Set At our gates both night and day to prevent it? how much more, being warned by these Lines, of the dangers of these last and perilous days, wherein so many unstable Souls Are beguiled, that never try by God's Word what they hear;
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and so upon this false ground is the whole Gospel of Christ perverted, and made a secondary Law of works, that if men believe as the general part of the Church believes, it is true belief;
and so upon this false ground is the Whole Gospel of christ perverted, and made a secondary Law of works, that if men believe as the general part of the Church believes, it is true belief;
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and also the performance of several of his Ordinances? For proof thereof we refer the conscienable Reader that will judg without partiality, comparing the practice of the Church in this day,
and also the performance of several of his Ordinances? For proof thereof we refer the conscienable Reader that will judge without partiality, comparing the practice of the Church in this day,
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and their faith, to the primitive practice that we the poor despised Christians, falsly called Brownists, have here set down as our Belief and Practice;
and their faith, to the primitive practice that we the poor despised Christians, falsely called Brownists, have Here Set down as our Belief and Practice;
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desiring the Lord in his mercy to bless these our Labours to this Generation, even the elect among them, that they seeing their Lords pleasure, may flee to him whom they love in his true Church,
desiring the Lord in his mercy to bless these our Labours to this Generation, even the elect among them, that they seeing their lords pleasure, may flee to him whom they love in his true Church,
