so in divers manners, and at sundry times hath he appeared, in dreadfull and glorious Visions unto his Servants, that they might with a better success convince all those they were sent unto of their own Vileness, Rebellion, and Prophaneness;
so in diverse manners, and At sundry times hath he appeared, in dreadful and glorious Visions unto his Servants, that they might with a better success convince all those they were sent unto of their own Vileness, Rebellion, and Profaneness;
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And as the living God, by these fearfull Ideals, and amazing Representations of his Glory, would bring the Church of Israel to a sober consideration, of the Excellency of his Word, that they might at last be perswaded and drawn to an entire and true Obedience to the same,
And as the living God, by these fearful Ideals, and amazing Representations of his Glory, would bring the Church of Israel to a Sobrium consideration, of the Excellency of his Word, that they might At last be persuaded and drawn to an entire and true obedience to the same,
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and with more diligence and earnestness, admit and receive the Holy Instructions of his Prophets, whom he had Honoured with these glorious Images and Representations of his Greatness, and incomprehensible Infiniteness.
and with more diligence and earnestness, admit and receive the Holy Instructions of his prophets, whom he had Honoured with these glorious Images and Representations of his Greatness, and incomprehensible Infiniteness.
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to the end we might lay apart all superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the Word which is able to save our Souls, as St. James speaketh, Jam. 1. vers. 21. he hath given the Church an infallible Witness,
to the end we might lay apart all superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the Word which is able to save our Souls, as Saint James speaks, Jam. 1. vers. 21. he hath given the Church an infallible Witness,
but especially when in the Holy Mount of Tabor he received of God the Father honour and glory in his Transfiguration, a voice coming to him from the Excellent Glory, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
but especially when in the Holy Mount of Tabor he received of God the Father honour and glory in his Transfiguration, a voice coming to him from the Excellent Glory, saying, This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
And to say nothing at present of the Wonders that accompanied his Death, as the renting of the Vail of the Temple, the Eclipse of the Sun, the cleaving of Rocks, the raising of the Dead,
And to say nothing At present of the Wonders that accompanied his Death, as the renting of the vail of the Temple, the Eclipse of the Sun, the cleaving of Rocks, the raising of the Dead,
when this blessed Saviour had by himself purged our Sins, and sate down on the Right Hand of the Majesty on high, his sending down the Holy Ghost upon his Apostles, in the appearance of Cloven Tongues,
when this blessed Saviour had by himself purged our Sins, and sat down on the Right Hand of the Majesty on high, his sending down the Holy Ghost upon his Apostles, in the appearance of Cloven Tongues,
But because, naturally, Man's Infidelity is such, that unless they see a special Character on those, by whom the Lord is pleased to send unto them the glad tydings of the Gospel, they will no more believe them than the Jews did our Saviour;
But Because, naturally, Man's Infidelity is such, that unless they see a special Character on those, by whom the Lord is pleased to send unto them the glad tidings of the Gospel, they will no more believe them than the jews did our Saviour;
therefore this blessed Redeemer, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, hath bestowed on his Servants the Preachers and Ministers of the Gospel, not only the inward assistance and presence of his Spirit,
Therefore this blessed Redeemer, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, hath bestowed on his Servants the Preachers and Ministers of the Gospel, not only the inward assistance and presence of his Spirit,
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but also glorious and honourable Titles, that those as are to be led by them into the ways of Truth, may with a more cheerfull spontaneity, suffer themselves to be presented (by their Ministry) Holy,
but also glorious and honourable Titles, that those as Are to be led by them into the ways of Truth, may with a more cheerful spontaneity, suffer themselves to be presented (by their Ministry) Holy,
Of which glorious Titles, as well as of the special care he hath of his Servants, the Ministers of his Holy Word and Sacraments, you have an excellent Proof,
Of which glorious Titles, as well as of the special care he hath of his Servants, the Ministers of his Holy Word and Sacraments, you have an excellent Proof,
wherein you see the Alpha and Omega, the first and last, the Image of the invisible God, the First-born of every Creature, whose name is called the Wonderfull, the Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace;
wherein you see the Alpha and Omega, the First and last, the Image of the invisible God, the Firstborn of every Creature, whose name is called the Wonderful, the Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace;
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appearing to his holy Apostle, walking in the midst of seven Golden Candlesticks, the lively Image and Representation of the several parcels of his Church,
appearing to his holy Apostle, walking in the midst of seven Golden Candlesticks, the lively Image and Representation of the several parcels of his Church,
As the words are spoken Mystically, and not Literally, we are not to conceive the Lord Jesus as really holding in his right hand seven of those Celestial lightsom Bodies which commonly we call Stars;
As the words Are spoken Mystically, and not Literally, we Are not to conceive the Lord jesus as really holding in his right hand seven of those Celestial lightsome Bodies which commonly we call Stars;
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therefore we may safely conclude this Vision of St. John to have been nothing else but an Aenigmatical and Mystical Representation of the Ministers Calling (I mean a Lawfull Calling) to be of Christ, of his special care of them,
Therefore we may safely conclude this Vision of Saint John to have been nothing Else but an Enigmatical and Mystical Representation of the Ministers Calling (I mean a Lawful Calling) to be of christ, of his special care of them,
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as being the saving words of him who is called the Sun of Righteousness, and by whose divine light they see and receive light, as the Prophet David saith;
as being the Saving words of him who is called the Sun of Righteousness, and by whose divine Light they see and receive Light, as the Prophet David Says;
But in our Text, the seven Stars in the right hand of our Lord and Blessed Redeemer Jesus Christ, do represent the seven Angels of the seven Churches of Asia the Less;
But in our Text, the seven Stars in the right hand of our Lord and Blessed Redeemer jesus christ, do represent the seven Angels of the seven Churches of Asia the Less;
as the Ministers of Christ, and the Stewards of the Mysteries of God; in other places they are called the Ambassadors of Christ, and Coworkers with God.
as the Ministers of christ, and the Stewards of the Mysteres of God; in other places they Are called the ambassadors of christ, and Coworkers with God.
because they are in the hands of Christ, not only as lightsom Stars, but as an excellent Salt, to keep from Spiritual corruption, those that embrace and believe the Gospel.
Because they Are in the hands of christ, not only as lightsome Stars, but as an excellent Salt, to keep from Spiritual corruption, those that embrace and believe the Gospel.
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but yet give me leave to add one word more, to prove that the Ministers of the Church are called Stars, in the same sense the Church is called the Host, and the Kingdom of Heaven.
but yet give me leave to add one word more, to prove that the Ministers of the Church Are called Stars, in the same sense the Church is called the Host, and the Kingdom of Heaven.
In the Prophet Daniel, chap. 8. vers. 10. the prophanation of the Sanctuary of the Lord, by Antiochus, and his Cruelty to the Church of God and her Priests, is set down in these very words, And it waxed great, (that is, the little Horn spoken of in the ninth Verse,) even to the host of heaven;
In the Prophet daniel, chap. 8. vers. 10. the profanation of the Sanctuary of the Lord, by Antiochus, and his Cruelty to the Church of God and her Priests, is Set down in these very words, And it waxed great, (that is, the little Horn spoken of in the ninth Verse,) even to the host of heaven;
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In the eighth Chapter, and the tenth Verse of this Revelation of St. John, When the third Angel sounded, there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp;
In the eighth Chapter, and the tenth Verse of this Revelation of Saint John, When the third Angel sounded, there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp;
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and the wholesom and saving Doctrine thereof, that is, revolting and falling from the true Faith, will give heed to seducing Spirits and doctrines of Devils,
and the wholesome and Saving Doctrine thereof, that is, revolting and falling from the true Faith, will give heed to seducing Spirits and doctrines of Devils,
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Thus you see, that not only in our Text, but in many other places of Scripture, the Holy Spirit of God is pleased to honour the Ministers and Servants of Christ with this glorious Title;
Thus you see, that not only in our Text, but in many other places of Scripture, the Holy Spirit of God is pleased to honour the Ministers and Servants of christ with this glorious Title;
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and calling their Light Darkness, doth look upon them, and account of them, as of so many Blazing-Stars, that portend nothing but Ruine and Destruction.
and calling their Light Darkness, does look upon them, and account of them, as of so many Blazing-Stars, that portend nothing but Ruin and Destruction.
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Now they are so called, because in their Ordination they are created, if I may so speak, that is, set apart and consecrated for the Ministry of the Word in the Church of God, (which is as a new Heaven,
Now they Are so called, Because in their Ordination they Are created, if I may so speak, that is, Set apart and consecrated for the Ministry of the Word in the Church of God, (which is as a new Heaven,
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or, if you will have me to express my self in the words of Christ, the new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of Heaven from God) for the very same ends and purposes, the Stars at first were created and situated in the Firmament.
or, if you will have me to express my self in the words of christ, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of Heaven from God) for the very same ends and Purposes, the Stars At First were created and situated in the Firmament.
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So the Ministers of Christ are bound to cause their Faith, and Knowledge of the Truth, to shine and sparkle, with more lustre and radiancy, in the Night of Ignorance,
So the Ministers of christ Are bound to cause their Faith, and Knowledge of the Truth, to shine and sparkle, with more lustre and radiancy, in the Night of Ignorance,
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than when she enjoyeth the Spiritual Dew of Tranquillity and Peace. Fourthly, The Stars are the Guide and direction of Travellers, and especially of Sea-men:
than when she Enjoyeth the Spiritual Due of Tranquillity and Peace. Fourthly, The Stars Are the Guide and direction of Travellers, and especially of Seamen:
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Fifthly, Every Star hath its own degree of Virtue and Light, for One star differs from another star in glory, saith St. Paul, 1 Cor. 15.41. though their Light is derived from the same principle:
Fifthly, Every Star hath its own degree of Virtue and Light, for One star differs from Another star in glory, Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 15.41. though their Light is derived from the same principle:
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So every one that hath the priviledge to be called to the Spiritual Priesthood of the Church of Christ, as Aaron was to the Priesthood of the Law, must have a special care of the Place and Rank God hath appointed unto him,
So every one that hath the privilege to be called to the Spiritual Priesthood of the Church of christ, as Aaron was to the Priesthood of the Law, must have a special care of the Place and Rank God hath appointed unto him,
lest they incurr such a censure as God gave against false Prophets in the Prophet Jeremy 's time, I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them. Jer. chap. 14. vers. 14. Seventhly, The Stars are not the Light, but only burning and glistering Lamps:
lest they incur such a censure as God gave against false prophets in the Prophet Jeremiah is time, I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spoke unto them. Jer. chap. 14. vers. 14. Seventhly, The Stars Are not the Light, but only burning and glistering Lamps:
as that which appeared to the Wise-men, at the Birth of our Saviour, Mat. 2. another in the year 1572. that caused a general admiration all the World over:
as that which appeared to the Wise men, At the Birth of our Saviour, Mathew 2. Another in the year 1572. that caused a general admiration all the World over:
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that though many false Teachers, disturbers of the Peace and Tranquillity of this New Jerusalem, pretend to be the only Stars of this Spiritual Firmament;
that though many false Teachers, disturbers of the Peace and Tranquillity of this New Jerusalem, pretend to be the only Stars of this Spiritual Firmament;
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but especially by the Craft and Ambition of such false Brethren and Teachers, who under pretence of Purity and Reformation, bring in Anarchy and Confusion,
but especially by the Craft and Ambition of such false Brothers and Teachers, who under pretence of Purity and Reformation, bring in Anarchy and Confusion,
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as by our late sad and lamentable Experience it is too too evident. Thirdly, The Stars shall lose their Light, and fall from Heaven at the last day, as Christ saith, Matth. 24.29.
as by our late sad and lamentable Experience it is too too evident. Thirdly, The Stars shall loose their Light, and fallen from Heaven At the last day, as christ Says, Matthew 24.29.
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as you may see Dan. chap. 12. vers. 3. And then that excellent word of David shall be fulfilled in them, At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psal. 16.11.
as you may see Dan. chap. 12. vers. 3. And then that excellent word of David shall be fulfilled in them, At thy right hand there Are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16.11.
and receive every one from him Grace, according to the measure of his Gift. Phil. 4.7. 'Tis in Mercy and Love he is pleased to send them unto men, to help them forward in the ways of Salvation, 'tis an effect and fruit of his being on high at the right hand of the Father.
and receive every one from him Grace, according to the measure of his Gift. Philip 4.7. It's in Mercy and Love he is pleased to send them unto men, to help them forward in the ways of Salvation, it's an Effect and fruit of his being on high At the right hand of the Father.
for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, and for the edifying of the Body of Christ, 'Till we all come, in the unity of the faith,
for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, and for the edifying of the Body of christ, Till we all come, in the unity of the faith,
Secondly, They are said to be in his Right Hand, because it is he, that in the performance of their Duty leads them by the assisting Grace of his Spirit,
Secondly, They Are said to be in his Right Hand, Because it is he, that in the performance of their Duty leads them by the assisting Grace of his Spirit,
dealing with them as with his Prophets Esay and Jeremy, when he caused one of the Seraphims to touch Esay's lips with a live Coal taken from off the Altar, Isa. 6.6. and when he put forth his hand, and touched his mouth, saying, Behold I have put my words in thy mouth. Jer. chap. 1. vers. 9.
dealing with them as with his prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah, when he caused one of the Seraphims to touch Esay's lips with a live Coal taken from off the Altar, Isaiah 6.6. and when he put forth his hand, and touched his Mouth, saying, Behold I have put my words in thy Mouth. Jer. chap. 1. vers. 9.
For though they be his Servants, yet he calls them his Friends, and saith unto them as he said to his Servants of old, Thou shalt be a crown of glory in the hands of the Lord,
For though they be his Servants, yet he calls them his Friends, and Says unto them as he said to his Servants of old, Thou shalt be a crown of glory in the hands of the Lord,
In the Fourth place, They are said to be in his right hand, because the Lord's protection and care of them is wonderful, his Eyes and his Heart is continually upon them,
In the Fourth place, They Are said to be in his right hand, Because the Lord's protection and care of them is wondered, his Eyes and his Heart is continually upon them,
then speaks he unto them, as to his Church and Servants in those days, I have you graven upon the palms of my hands, vers. 16. Thus did he protect with his right hand Moses against the fury of Pharaoh, the contempt and rebellion of the People;
then speaks he unto them, as to his Church and Servants in those days, I have you graved upon the palms of my hands, vers. 16. Thus did he Pact with his right hand Moses against the fury of Pharaoh, the contempt and rebellion of the People;
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Jeremy and Baruch, against the Decree of Jehoiakim. Jer. 36.26. the Prophet Elias against the rage of Ahab, and Jesabel; and St. Paul from many dangers and deaths. 2 Cor. 1.10.
Jeremiah and baruch, against the decree of Jehoiakim. Jer. 36.26. the Prophet Elias against the rage of Ahab, and Jezebel; and Saint Paul from many dangers and death's. 2 Cor. 1.10.
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To these we may add, that by their being in the right hand of God or Christ may be understood, that they are in favour with Christ, that he honoureth them,
To these we may add, that by their being in the right hand of God or christ may be understood, that they Are in favour with christ, that he Honoureth them,
But Lastly, I think they may be said to be in the right hand of Christ in another sense, that is, that he may throw them down from the Firmament of the Church,
But Lastly, I think they may be said to be in the right hand of christ in Another sense, that is, that he may throw them down from the Firmament of the Church,
lest as unprofitable Servants he throws you off from his Right Hand, and upbraids you as the Priests formerly in the days of Malachy, You are departed out of the way, ye have caused many to stumble at the Law,
lest as unprofitable Servants he throws you off from his Right Hand, and upbraids you as the Priests formerly in the days of Malachy, You Are departed out of the Way, you have caused many to Stumble At the Law,
and as they were, to be Defamed, and made as the filth of the World, and the off-scouring of all things, as St. Paul complains, 1. Cor. 4.13. since you are burning and lightsom Stars in the hands of our Lord Jesus.
and as they were, to be Defamed, and made as the filth of the World, and the offscouring of all things, as Saint Paul complains, 1. Cor. 4.13. since you Are burning and lightsome Stars in the hands of our Lord jesus.
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Let me say to you, what St. Paul to the Colossians, chap. 4. vers. 17. said to their Minister, Take heed to the ministry which you have received of the Lord, that ye fulfill it.
Let me say to you, what Saint Paul to the colossians, chap. 4. vers. 17. said to their Minister, Take heed to the Ministry which you have received of the Lord, that you fulfil it.
For if the Shepherd be better and nobler than the Sheep, then may you particularly apply to your selves that Excellent Promise of Christ, Joh. 10.28. I give unto them eternal life, they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
For if the Shepherd be better and Nobler than the Sheep, then may you particularly apply to your selves that Excellent Promise of christ, John 10.28. I give unto them Eternal life, they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
'Tis true, there are now-a-days many false Stars, wandring Stars, as St. Jude calls them, Iude 9.14. who (as the Bramble would have been King over all the other Trees, Iudg. 9.14.) pretend to be the only Stars in the Hands of Christ;
It's true, there Are nowadays many false Stars, wandering Stars, as Saint U^de calls them, Iude 9.14. who (as the Bramble would have been King over all the other Trees, Judges 9.14.) pretend to be the only Stars in the Hands of christ;
Pray for them, pray for your selves, that God may be pleased to fill in your Souls, by their Ministry, the sweet Influences of Grace and Mercy in Christ, in whose right hand they are as so many Stars.
Pray for them, pray for your selves, that God may be pleased to fill in your Souls, by their Ministry, the sweet Influences of Grace and Mercy in christ, in whose right hand they Are as so many Stars.
To conclude, my truly Reverend and Beloved Brethren in the Lord, seeing there are in our days so many False and Wandring Stars, who that they may with more facility lead men in the ways of their own devising, pretend to be as it is said of Simon, Acts 8.10. the great power of God, and the only Ioshua's, appointed for the introducing of Israel into the Land of Promise.
To conclude, my truly Reverend and beloved Brothers in the Lord, seeing there Are in our days so many False and Wandering Stars, who that they may with more facility led men in the ways of their own devising, pretend to be as it is said of Simon, Acts 8.10. the great power of God, and the only Joshua's, appointed for the introducing of Israel into the Land of Promise.
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And since There is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel. Num. 23.23. let us as chosen of God and precious, though disallowed indeed of most men;
And since There is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel. Num. 23.23. let us as chosen of God and precious, though disallowed indeed of most men;
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let us, I say, so adorn our Holy Priesthood and Ministry, by a diligent care and watching over the Flock of Christ, that the Balaams of this time, which are hired to Curse us, may be compelled to cry out at last,
let us, I say, so adorn our Holy Priesthood and Ministry, by a diligent care and watching over the Flock of christ, that the Balaams of this time, which Are hired to Curse us, may be compelled to cry out At last,
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as their Patron of old, How goodly are thy tents O Jacob, and thy tabernacles O Israel! Num. 24.5. Which that we may all see, to our Eternal Comfort, let us beg of the Sun of Righteousness, Jesus Christ our Lord;
as their Patron of old, How goodly Are thy tents Oh Jacob, and thy Tabernacles Oh Israel! Num. 24.5. Which that we may all see, to our Eternal Comfort, let us beg of the Sun of Righteousness, jesus christ our Lord;
You have been as so many Stars in my right hand, whose Beams in the work of your Ministry have been darkned by many a Cloud of the Sins and Errours of a stiff-necked Generation;
You have been as so many Stars in my right hand, whose Beams in the work of your Ministry have been darkened by many a Cloud of the Sins and Errors of a Stiffnecked Generation;
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