A perswasive (sic) to peace and unity a sermon preached before the Lord-Mayor and the aldermen of the city of London ; at the Church of St. Mary le-bow, on Sunday, January 16th 1697/8 / by Samuel Bradford.
A SERMON Preached before the Lord-Mayor, Perswading to PEACE and UNITY. EPHESIANS 4.3. Endeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace.
A SERMON Preached before the Lord-mayor, Persuading to PEACE and UNITY. EPHESIANS 4.3. Endeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace.
but also to Celebrate the most peculiar and Solemn Office of our Christian Religion, Namely the Commemoration of our Saviours Death, according to his own Institution.
but also to Celebrate the most peculiar and Solemn Office of our Christian Religion, Namely the Commemoration of our Saviors Death, according to his own Institution.
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And upon this Occasion I thought I could not chuse a more proper Subject, than the words I have now read to you, wherein we are so expresly exhorted to regard,
And upon this Occasion I Thought I could not choose a more proper Subject, than the words I have now read to you, wherein we Are so expressly exhorted to regard,
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and to promote, as far as in us lyes, the Unity and Peace of the Church of Christ. Endeavouring to keep &c. St. Paul had been, in his preceding Discourse, putting the Ephesians in mind of the Extraordinary Grace of God towards them, in taking them within the Pale of his Church;
and to promote, as Far as in us lies, the Unity and Peace of the Church of christ. Endeavouring to keep etc. Saint Paul had been, in his preceding Discourse, putting the Ephesians in mind of the Extraordinary Grace of God towards them, in taking them within the Pale of his Church;
but fellow Citizens with the Saints, and of the Houshold of God, and are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the Chief corner-stone, in whom all the building, fitly Framed together, groweth into an holy Temple in the Lord, in whom you also are builded together,
but fellow Citizens with the Saints, and of the Household of God, and Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, jesus christ himself being the Chief cornerstone, in whom all the building, fitly Framed together, grows into an holy Temple in the Lord, in whom you also Are built together,
after which he begins this Fourth Chap. with a Serious Exhortation to them, that they would walk worthy of this their Vocation, particularly in the exercise of much Humility and Charity.
After which he begins this Fourth Chap. with a Serious Exhortation to them, that they would walk worthy of this their Vocation, particularly in the exercise of much Humility and Charity.
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I therefore the Prisoner of the Lord beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the Vocation wherewith ye are call'd, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
I Therefore the Prisoner of the Lord beseech you, that you walk worthy of the Vocation wherewith you Are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one Another in love;
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From which Connexion of the Words we may observe by the way, That the keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace (whatever that means) is absolutely Necessary to our walking worthy of our Christian Vocation, and that in order to this, we ought to have our minds well season'd with Humility and Charity, two most excellent Christian Graces, whereby we shall be best dispos'd to the exercise of all other Vertues, which our Holy Religion Requires,
From which Connexion of the Words we may observe by the Way, That the keeping the unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace (whatever that means) is absolutely Necessary to our walking worthy of our Christian Vocation, and that in order to this, we ought to have our minds well seasoned with Humility and Charity, two most excellent Christian Graces, whereby we shall be best disposed to the exercise of all other Virtues, which our Holy Religion Requires,
The Ʋnion which is between Christians, is Principally and in the first Place in their Minds or Spirits; but I take the word Spirit here to relate to the Divine Spirit, which,
The Ʋnion which is between Christians, is Principally and in the First Place in their Minds or Spirits; but I take the word Spirit Here to relate to the Divine Spirit, which,
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as the Apostle presently after observes, animates the whole Body of Christ, and makes it indeed to be one. For so it follows, there is one Body and one Spirit.
as the Apostle presently After observes, animates the Whole Body of christ, and makes it indeed to be one. For so it follows, there is one Body and one Spirit.
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but these are all admitted by Baptism, to the Priviledge of being put under the Conduct of the Holy Ghost, in whose Name they are baptized, together with that of the Father, and of the Son, and whose assistance they may constantly depend upon,
but these Are all admitted by Baptism, to the Privilege of being put under the Conduct of the Holy Ghost, in whose Name they Are baptised, together with that of the Father, and of the Son, and whose assistance they may constantly depend upon,
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and if they are sincere Christians, they do so, farther communications of the same Spirit. Now this gives a clear account of the Expression in the Text, the Ʋnity of the Spirit, that is, such an Unity,
and if they Are sincere Christians, they do so, farther communications of the same Spirit. Now this gives a clear account of the Expression in the Text, the Ʋnity of the Spirit, that is, such an Unity,
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To keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace implys, the maintaining as much as may be an Unity in Judgment, especially as to the main and Principal Doctrines of the Christian Faith.
To keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace Implies, the maintaining as much as may be an Unity in Judgement, especially as to the main and Principal Doctrines of the Christian Faith.
To keep the Ʋnity &c implys the maintaining, as much as may be, an Unity in Judgment, especially as to the main and Principal Doctrines of the Christian Faith.
To keep the Ʋnity etc. Implies the maintaining, as much as may be, an Unity in Judgement, especially as to the main and Principal Doctrines of the Christian Faith.
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but there are certain Truths deliver'd down to us in the Scriptures, from our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, which are to be faithfully adher'd to by all Christians,
but there Are certain Truths Delivered down to us in the Scriptures, from our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, which Are to be faithfully adhered to by all Christians,
Why else should St. Paul require Timothy to hold fast the form of sound words which he had heard of him? And again, to keep by the Holy Ghost, that good thing which was committed to him? Why did he order him to abide at Ephesus on purpose,
Why Else should Saint Paul require Timothy to hold fast the from of found words which he had herd of him? And again, to keep by the Holy Ghost, that good thing which was committed to him? Why did he order him to abide At Ephesus on purpose,
as himself sayes, that he might charge some, that they should teach no other Doctrine? Why does he command Titus to speak the things that become sound Doctrine? And to teach those under his charge to be sound in the Faith? And why again does he in the same Epistle set it down,
as himself Says, that he might charge Some, that they should teach no other Doctrine? Why does he command Titus to speak the things that become found Doctrine? And to teach those under his charge to be found in the Faith? And why again does he in the same Epistle Set it down,
and to convince the gain-sayers, and to stop the Mouths of unruly and vain talkers and deceivers? And lastly, what else can St. Jude mean, by his exhorting those to whom he writes, Earnestly to contend for the Faith which was once deliver'd unto the Saints?
and to convince the gainsayers, and to stop the Mouths of unruly and vain talkers and deceivers? And lastly, what Else can Saint U^de mean, by his exhorting those to whom he writes, Earnestly to contend for the Faith which was once Delivered unto the Saints?
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Now as all the Truths of Christianity, which are propos'd to our belief, are contain'd in the Holy Scriptures, which we Protestants assert to be the compleat Rule of our Faith, as well as our Minners; So the main and Fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, were at first contain'd in that, short Formulary of Confession which was made by Christians at their Baptism. This form of sound words, was, according to the Apostles Expression, committed to or deposited with those, whom they ordain'd to Officiate in the Church, to be by them delivered unto the Saints, that is, to all Christians, at their Baptism. And accordingly the profession then made, is by the antient Christian Writers commonly call'd, the Rule of Faith; the Summ of which was, that the Person baptized did acknowledge God the Father, as the Creator of all;
Now as all the Truths of Christianity, which Are proposed to our belief, Are contained in the Holy Scriptures, which we Protestants assert to be the complete Rule of our Faith, as well as our Minners; So the main and Fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, were At First contained in that, short Formulary of Confessi which was made by Christians At their Baptism. This from of found words, was, according to the Apostles Expression, committed to or deposited with those, whom they ordained to Officiate in the Church, to be by them Delivered unto the Saints, that is, to all Christians, At their Baptism. And accordingly the profession then made, is by the ancient Christian Writers commonly called, the Rule of Faith; the Sum of which was, that the Person baptised did acknowledge God the Father, as the Creator of all;
as occasion was given, came to be farther explain'd in those which we call, the Nieene, or Constantinopolitan, and Athanasian Forms. Farther explain'd I say;
as occasion was given, Come to be farther explained in those which we call, the Nicene, or Constantinopolitan, and Athanasian Forms. Farther explained I say;
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For these last mentioned Forms do contain no more in substance, than that which we call the Apostles Creed; as that likewise contains the very same in Substance, with the antient Forms of Profession made at Baptism.
For these last mentioned Forms do contain no more in substance, than that which we call the Apostles Creed; as that likewise contains the very same in Substance, with the ancient Forms of Profession made At Baptism.
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So that there are no New Articles contain'd in any of these Creeds; but only an explication of the ancient Baptismal Profession, according to the Tenor of the Holy Scriptures,
So that there Are no New Articles contained in any of these Creeds; but only an explication of the ancient Baptismal Profession, according to the Tenor of the Holy Scriptures,
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Nay it is too apparent that under the pretence of opposing the Doctrine of the blessed Trinity, all Religion, especially that which hath been reveal'd, hath been Struck at.
Nay it is too apparent that under the pretence of opposing the Doctrine of the blessed Trinity, all Religion, especially that which hath been revealed, hath been Struck At.
So that we may in this Age repeat St. Judes complaint, that there are certain men crept in, ungodly Men, denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ;
So that we may in this Age repeat Saint Jude's complaint, that there Are certain men crept in, ungodly Men, denying the only Lord God, and our Lord jesus christ;
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upon which account we ought to exhort one another, as he did those to whom he wrote, earnestly to contend for the Faith, which was once delivered unto the Saints;
upon which account we ought to exhort one Another, as he did those to whom he wrote, earnestly to contend for the Faith, which was once Delivered unto the Saints;
and that, not only against Socinianism, and Arianism; but even against gross Scepticism, and downright Infidelity. Now if we would keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit, in this first sense which I am speaking of, we ought strictly to adhere to the Doctrine which we receiv'd,
and that, not only against Socinianism, and Arianism; but even against gross Scepticism, and downright Infidelity. Now if we would keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit, in this First sense which I am speaking of, we ought strictly to adhere to the Doctrine which we received,
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when we were baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, and thereby dedicated to our great Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier; we should seriously consider,
when we were baptised in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, and thereby dedicated to our great Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier; we should seriously Consider,
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and endeavour fully to understand, the Profession of Faith we were then baptized into, settling our Judgments in all the great Articles of our Religion, by the careful study of the Holy Scriptures, which were indited by men indued with a divine Spirit,
and endeavour Fully to understand, the Profession of Faith we were then baptised into, settling our Judgments in all the great Articles of our Religion, by the careful study of the Holy Scriptures, which were Indited by men endued with a divine Spirit,
To which purpose, as we should read them with seriousness and humility, so we should make use of all those Methods which are proper for the helping us to understand an antient Book, not leaning to our own understandings to such a degree,
To which purpose, as we should read them with seriousness and humility, so we should make use of all those Methods which Are proper for the helping us to understand an ancient Book, not leaning to our own understandings to such a degree,
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by which means we shall not fail to preserve that Ʋnity of the Spirit, with respect to our Judgments, which St. Paul may be understood here to exhort us to.
by which means we shall not fail to preserve that Ʋnity of the Spirit, with respect to our Judgments, which Saint Paul may be understood Here to exhort us to.
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Mutual Charity is so necessary to the Members of the Christian Body, that we know 'tis made by our Lord himself the distinguishing Character of his Disciples, this being the special and peculiar Precept which he gave them, that they should Love one another,
Mutual Charity is so necessary to the Members of the Christian Body, that we know it's made by our Lord himself the distinguishing Character of his Disciples, this being the special and peculiar Precept which he gave them, that they should Love one Another,
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and Again, Put on, as the elect of God, that is, as sincere Christians, Holy and Beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, Long Suffering, forbearing one another,
and Again, Put on, as the elect of God, that is, as sincere Christians, Holy and beloved, bowels of Mercies, kindness, Long Suffering, forbearing one Another,
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And to name no more, just before the Text, as an Introduction to this keeping the Ʋnity of the Spirit, he exhorts the Ephelsians to be long-suffering, forbearing one another in love.
And to name no more, just before the Text, as an Introduction to this keeping the Ʋnity of the Spirit, he exhorts the Ephelsians to be long-suffering, forbearing one Another in love.
For whilst we are Members of the same Body, whilst we are all united to the same Head, 'tis absurd not to retain a regard to each other, suitable to such a Relation.
For while we Are Members of the same Body, while we Are all united to the same Head, it's absurd not to retain a regard to each other, suitable to such a Relation.
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I mean, that we never provoke or I ritate our fellow Christians, by any rude or undecent Language, which is so far from being allowable in a Christian, that it is altogether unbecoming a Man. But I thought fit to mention it, both because this is too common a fault, the Tongue (as St. Jane, expresses it) being an unruly evil; insomuch that if any man offend not in word, he pronounces him a perfect man and able to bridle the whole body;
I mean, that we never provoke or I ritate our fellow Christians, by any rude or undecent Language, which is so Far from being allowable in a Christian, that it is altogether unbecoming a Man. But I Thought fit to mention it, both Because this is too Common a fault, the Tongue (as Saint Jane, Expresses it) being an unruly evil; insomuch that if any man offend not in word, he pronounces him a perfect man and able to bridle the Whole body;
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but especially, because too many professing Christianity, to the great dishonour of their profession, upon every slight difference that happens amongst them about their Opinions in Religion, are exceedingly prone to this Evil, accounting it a Testimony of Zeal for God and his cause,
but especially, Because too many professing Christianity, to the great dishonour of their profession, upon every slight difference that happens among them about their Opinions in Religion, Are exceedingly prove to this Evil, accounting it a Testimony of Zeal for God and his cause,
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not considering what St. James adds in the conclusion of that Discourse, that this Wisdom (namely which is accompanyed with bitter envying and Strife) descendeth not from above;
not considering what Saint James adds in the conclusion of that Discourse, that this Wisdom (namely which is accompanied with bitter envying and Strife) Descendeth not from above;
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but is Earthly, sensual, devilish, whereas the wisdom which is from above is first pure, then Peaceable, Gentle, and easie to be intreated, full of mercy and of good fruits;
but is Earthly, sensual, devilish, whereas the Wisdom which is from above is First pure, then Peaceable, Gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and of good fruits;
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External Communion may be very properly call'd the bond of Peace, in as much as it shews to all the World, that Christians own themselves one Body, and especially as it tends to preserve them in that State;
External Communion may be very properly called the bound of Peace, in as much as it shows to all the World, that Christians own themselves one Body, and especially as it tends to preserve them in that State;
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this being one great end and design of our being appointed to meet together, to celebrate the publick worship of God, that when we glorifie God and our Redeemer with one Heart and one Mouth, our Charity towards our Christian Brethren may at the same time be Inflamed. And that it is apt to have this effect, I dare appeal to the experience of all that are serious and constant in the publick worship according to the Institution of the Gospel.
this being one great end and Design of our being appointed to meet together, to celebrate the public worship of God, that when we Glorify God and our Redeemer with one Heart and one Mouth, our Charity towards our Christian Brothers may At the same time be Inflamed. And that it is apt to have this Effect, I Dare appeal to the experience of all that Are serious and constant in the public worship according to the Institution of the Gospel.
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And there can be no doubt, but that abundance of that uncharitableness, which is to be observ'd in Christians towards each other, proceeds from their having first divided Communions,
And there can be no doubt, but that abundance of that uncharitableness, which is to be observed in Christians towards each other, proceeds from their having First divided Communions,
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For after all that men may talk of the Duty, and the Possibility of Christians, who are of different Communions, Loving one another, such is the Weakness of humane Nature,
For After all that men may talk of the Duty, and the Possibility of Christians, who Are of different Communions, Loving one Another, such is the Weakness of humane Nature,
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and the coldness of Christian Charity, that, as experience convinces us, men are easily carry'd from difference in communion, not only to a coolness in affection,
and the coldness of Christian Charity, that, as experience convinces us, men Are Easily carried from difference in communion, not only to a coolness in affection,
or which is worse, of the Intentions of those that differ from them, and it may be at last come in good earnest to strive for Mastery, to struggle for superiority and preeminency, to contend for Power and Dominion.
or which is Worse, of the Intentions of those that differ from them, and it may be At last come in good earnest to strive for Mastery, to struggle for superiority and Preeminence, to contend for Power and Dominion.
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and the Mischiefs which evidently flow from breaking it, (which are more than I can have time now to enumerate) that which I would propose to your impartial consideration is, that the Nature and Frame of that Religion, which we all profess, obliges us to be One in this respect.
and the Mischiefs which evidently flow from breaking it, (which Are more than I can have time now to enumerate) that which I would propose to your impartial consideration is, that the Nature and Frame of that Religion, which we all profess, obliges us to be One in this respect.
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and Again, They continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bread from House to House, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart;
and Again, They Continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bred from House to House, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart;
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that is, they worship God together in the Temple, at the Hours of Prayer, and then withdrew into some more private apartment to celebrate the Lords Supper together (the peculiar Christian service) doing all with great simplicity, Integrity, joy, and Charity;
that is, they worship God together in the Temple, At the Hours of Prayer, and then withdrew into Some more private apartment to celebrate the lords Supper together (the peculiar Christian service) doing all with great simplicity, Integrity, joy, and Charity;
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When the Number of Christians was by this means increas'd, and the Religion of our Saviour was spread through many distant Citys and Countrys, they were then indeed necessitated to assemble in distinct places, to which Purpose the Apostles ordain'd and fix'd Bishops and Lastors in every place where they form'd a Church;
When the Number of Christians was by this means increased, and the Religion of our Saviour was spread through many distant Cities and Countries, they were then indeed necessitated to assemble in distinct places, to which Purpose the Apostles ordained and fixed Bishops and Lastors in every place where they formed a Church;
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and when any Christian travel'd from one city to another, he immediately joyn'd with, and was receiv'd by the Church settled in that place to which he came,
and when any Christian traveled from one City to Another, he immediately joined with, and was received by the Church settled in that place to which he Come,
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if he be rightly instructed in his profession, to joyn with any sound part of the Church throughout the World, wherever his business or occasions shall lead him.
if he be rightly instructed in his profession, to join with any found part of the Church throughout the World, wherever his business or occasions shall led him.
and the Edification of every particular member of it, each particular Christian is by consequence of right, a member of that part of the Christian Church, in which providence hath cast his lot;
and the Edification of every particular member of it, each particular Christian is by consequence of right, a member of that part of the Christian Church, in which providence hath cast his lot;
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and where his ordinary abode and residence is, there in all reason ought his Stated and ordinary Communion to be, provided always, that no unchristian, no unlawful Terms of Communion are impos'd upon him.
and where his ordinary Abided and residence is, there in all reason ought his Stated and ordinary Communion to be, provided always, that no unchristian, no unlawful Terms of Communion Are imposed upon him.
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For which reason, if the Romish Communion were established among us (which God forbid it ever should be) we, who have been Instructed in the principles of Christianity,
For which reason, if the Romish Communion were established among us (which God forbid it ever should be) we, who have been Instructed in the principles of Christianity,
and if the State be Christian, with the concurrence of its Authority also, in which a good Christian may worship and serve his Maker and Redeemer, without professing or complying with any thing contrary to the precepts of Christianity, I can see no just reason for separation in such a case.
and if the State be Christian, with the concurrence of its authority also, in which a good Christian may worship and serve his Maker and Redeemer, without professing or complying with any thing contrary to the Precepts of Christianity, I can see no just reason for separation in such a case.
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Shall the meer pretence of prefering some confessedly indifferent modes or Circumstances of worship and discipline excuse a Christian from holding Communion with that Church, to which he otherwise of right belongs? But where then will be any end of Division? What bounds or limits can be fixt to it? How is it possible there should be any order, any Peace, in the Christian Church,
Shall the mere pretence of preferring Some confessedly indifferent modes or circumstances of worship and discipline excuse a Christian from holding Communion with that Church, to which he otherwise of right belongs? But where then will be any end of Division? What bounds or Limits can be fixed to it? How is it possible there should be any order, any Peace, in the Christian Church,
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And if he can, surely the Peace of the Church, the keeping the Unity of the Body of Christ, the promoting concord and Charity and Edification amongst its Members, are strong obligations upon him to do it.
And if he can, surely the Peace of the Church, the keeping the Unity of the Body of christ, the promoting concord and Charity and Edification among its Members, Are strong obligations upon him to do it.
I dare appeal to your selves, in a like form of words, Whether it be right in the Sight of God, to break the Ʋnity of the Church of Christ, Judge ye.
I Dare appeal to your selves, in a like from of words, Whither it be right in the Sighed of God, to break the Ʋnity of the Church of christ, Judge you.
I should now, according to the Method I propos'd, go on to consider the Obligation all Christians are under, to practice the Duty of the Text. But that I may not exceed the limits of my Time, I shall confine my self to what our Apostle himself hath laid down to this purpose, in the Context, which is indeed so full and emphatical, that a very short Paraphrase upon his Words may well suffice.
I should now, according to the Method I proposed, go on to Consider the Obligation all Christians Are under, to practice the Duty of the Text. But that I may not exceed the Limits of my Time, I shall confine my self to what our Apostle himself hath laid down to this purpose, in the Context, which is indeed so full and emphatical, that a very short paraphrase upon his Words may well suffice.
and the strict Obligation, which lyes upon all Christians to practice it. And no less can be infer'd from what immediately goes before, and follows the words.
and the strict Obligation, which lies upon all Christians to practice it. And no less can be inferred from what immediately Goes before, and follows the words.
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In the First verse of this Chapter (as I have already observ'd) the Apostle intimates, that it is a walking worthy of our Christian Vocation, that is, 'tis a behaving our selves Suitably to the design and Nature of the profession we make;
In the First verse of this Chapter (as I have already observed) the Apostle intimates, that it is a walking worthy of our Christian Vocation, that is, it's a behaving our selves Suitably to the Design and Nature of the profession we make;
There is one Body, that is, (as I said before) the Christian Church throughout the world is but one Society, Distributed into Several particular Churches,
There is one Body, that is, (as I said before) the Christian Church throughout the world is but one Society, Distributed into Several particular Churches,
as its parts, of which particular Churches, if sound in Doctrine and worship, and imposing no unlawful Terms of Communion, each single Christian is of right a Member, in the place in which Providence hath cast his Lot;
as its parts, of which particular Churches, if found in Doctrine and worship, and imposing no unlawful Terms of Communion, each single Christian is of right a Member, in the place in which Providence hath cast his Lot;
and consequently is bound to maintain and promote the Unity and Peace of the particular Church of which he is a Member, in order to preserving the Unity and peace of the whole Body.
and consequently is bound to maintain and promote the Unity and Peace of the particular Church of which he is a Member, in order to preserving the Unity and peace of the Whole Body.
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One Spirit; every sound part of the Christian Church, and every genuine Member of it, is under the Influence and Conduct of the Holy Spirit of God, to which if he yields himself tractable, using all those means which he hath appointed for the attaining his Assistance, he will not fail to have his Judgment duly Settled,
One Spirit; every found part of the Christian Church, and every genuine Member of it, is under the Influence and Conduct of the Holy Spirit of God, to which if he yields himself tractable, using all those means which he hath appointed for the attaining his Assistance, he will not fail to have his Judgement duly Settled,
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the effect of which will certainly be a Peaceable Conversation, and especially a readiness to joyn with all his fellow Christians in every part of the worship of God and his Redeemer. It follows,
the Effect of which will Certainly be a Peaceable Conversation, and especially a readiness to join with all his fellow Christians in every part of the worship of God and his Redeemer. It follows,
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How then can we fall out in the way thither, or refuse to walk together in the same path of Life? One Lord; whose Authority we all equally own, whose Laws we profess to submit to,
How then can we fallen out in the Way thither, or refuse to walk together in the same path of Life? One Lord; whose authority we all equally own, whose Laws we profess to submit to,
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As fellow servants we cannot disagree, without disowning the Authority of our Common Master. As fellow-Members we cannot be disunited, without relinquishing so far our common Head. One Faith, One Baptism.
As fellow Servants we cannot disagree, without disowning the authority of our Common Master. As Fellow members we cannot be disunited, without relinquishing so Far our Common Head. One Faith, One Baptism.
this profession we undertook at our Baptism, when we were all initiated into the society of Christians in the same manner, being washed with water, in the Name of the Father, the Son,
this profession we undertook At our Baptism, when we were all initiated into the society of Christians in the same manner, being washed with water, in the Name of the Father, the Son,
And how then can we afterwards be excused, if we fall out and divide about inconsiderable and indifferent matters, which neither relate to the foundation of our Faith, nor contradict the Design of our Baptism? And to conclude,
And how then can we afterwards be excused, if we fallen out and divide about inconsiderable and indifferent matters, which neither relate to the Foundation of our Faith, nor contradict the Design of our Baptism? And to conclude,
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We are children of the same Heavenly Father, and Consequently ought to live in Brotherly Love and Charity, in perfect concord and agreement, thinking and speaking and Acting the very same things,
We Are children of the same Heavenly Father, and Consequently ought to live in Brotherly Love and Charity, in perfect concord and agreement, thinking and speaking and Acting the very same things,
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These are the Arguments, by which the Apostle inforceth the Duty of the Text, the summe of all which is, that the whole Scheme and Frame of our Religion, its Author, its Rule, its Model, its end, do all oblige us to the keeping of unity;
These Are the Arguments, by which the Apostle enforceth the Duty of the Text, the sum of all which is, that the Whole Scheme and Frame of our Religion, its Author, its Rule, its Model, its end, do all oblige us to the keeping of unity;
so that we cannot any way contribute towards contention or division in the Church of Christ, without going Directly cross to our Profession, and walking altogether unworthy of our Heavenly Calling.
so that we cannot any Way contribute towards contention or division in the Church of christ, without going Directly cross to our Profession, and walking altogether unworthy of our Heavenly Calling.
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All that farther remains, is in the Last place to shew, how we may best attain to the Practice of this Duty I have been from the Apostle urging upon you.
All that farther remains, is in the Last place to show, how we may best attain to the Practice of this Duty I have been from the Apostle urging upon you.
because 'tis that which the Apostle himself adviseth to, as a good disposition towards Ʋnity and Peace. ver. 1. I beseech you sayes he, that you would walk worthy of your Vocation.
Because it's that which the Apostle himself adviseth to, as a good disposition towards Ʋnity and Peace. ver. 1. I beseech you Says he, that you would walk worthy of your Vocation.
Contention of all sorts, and particularly in matters of Religion, generally flows from pride, an over-weening Opinion of our selves, and our own Judgments:
Contention of all sorts, and particularly in matters of Religion, generally flows from pride, an overweening Opinion of our selves, and our own Judgments:
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whereas Humility disposeth us to consider impartially our selves, and to hear and receive whatsoever good reason can be offer'd by another, who differs from us;
whereas Humility Disposeth us to Consider impartially our selves, and to hear and receive whatsoever good reason can be offered by Another, who differs from us;
and which is more, it disposeth us heartily to seek, and to obtain the Direction and Assistance of Almighty God, in all our inquiries after Truth, who taketh pleasure in resisting the Proud; but giveth grace to the Humble.
and which is more, it Disposeth us heartily to seek, and to obtain the Direction and Assistance of Almighty God, in all our inquiries After Truth, who Takes pleasure in resisting the Proud; but gives grace to the Humble.
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We shall do well likewise to take into consideration, and lay to heart seriously the many and great mischiefs which contention and division have brought upon the Church of Christ.
We shall do well likewise to take into consideration, and lay to heart seriously the many and great mischiefs which contention and division have brought upon the Church of christ.
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I need not mention the ill effects that have proceeded from this Cause in Foreign Churches of old, Experience has taught us enough with respect to our own, in which our differences, about matters of Religion,
I need not mention the ill effects that have proceeded from this Cause in Foreign Churches of old, Experience has taught us enough with respect to our own, in which our differences, about matters of Religion,
Not to mention the civil discord, which hath, at least, been exceedingly heighten'd hereby, I fear much of that Scepticism and Infidelity as well as the Profaneness and looseness of manners, that have brought a scandal upon our times, must be ascribed to this cause.
Not to mention the civil discord, which hath, At least, been exceedingly heightened hereby, I Fear much of that Scepticism and Infidelity as well as the Profaneness and looseness of manners, that have brought a scandal upon our times, must be ascribed to this cause.
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I am sure that want of Discipline for the amending our manners, which all good men amongst us complain of, must necessarily follow, upon our being divided into so many several Communions and Partys in Religion.
I am sure that want of Discipline for the amending our manners, which all good men among us complain of, must necessarily follow, upon our being divided into so many several Communions and Parts in Religion.
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'Tis time for us now to lay these things to heart, when that which we all know hindered our Union, is taken out of the way, I mean, a design in those, who had the management of publick affairs amongst us,
It's time for us now to lay these things to heart, when that which we all know hindered our union, is taken out of the Way, I mean, a Design in those, who had the management of public affairs among us,
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'Tis certainly the Duty, as well as the Interest, of all amongst us who have any regard for the Protestant Religion, being now so happily and Peaceably settled under another Influence, to forget our past contentions,
It's Certainly the Duty, as well as the Interest, of all among us who have any regard for the Protestant Religion, being now so happily and Peaceably settled under Another Influence, to forget our past contentions,
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and particularly of that part of it, to which we belong, is infinitely to be prefer'd before all those little things with respect to which we usually contend and divide.
and particularly of that part of it, to which we belong, is infinitely to be preferred before all those little things with respect to which we usually contend and divide.
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as far as I can perceive, that although they allow our publick Service and Communion to be lawful, and occasionally declare that they do so by their Practice,
as Far as I can perceive, that although they allow our public Service and Communion to be lawful, and occasionally declare that they do so by their Practice,
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Now waving all other Answers to this, I shall only recite, and leave to your Serious Consideration two plain Texts of Scripture, (rather chusing to speak to you in Gods words,
Now waving all other Answers to this, I shall only recite, and leave to your Serious Consideration two plain Texts of Scripture, (rather choosing to speak to you in God's words,
One is that of St. Paul, in his Epistle to the Romans, where having discours'd of some differences which were arisen amongst the Christians of that Church, about the use of things indifferent,
One is that of Saint Paul, in his Epistle to the Roman, where having discoursed of Some differences which were arisen among the Christians of that Church, about the use of things indifferent,
namely, Eating some kinds of Meats, and observing some sort of days, he concludes, First with this Excellent saying, the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink,
namely, Eating Some Kinds of Meats, and observing Some sort of days, he concludes, First with this Excellent saying, the Kingdom of God is not meat and drink,
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and the Edification of our Brethren: but the latter are absolutely necessary. For, as it follows, he that in these things serveth Christ, is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
and the Edification of our Brothers: but the latter Are absolutely necessary. For, as it follows, he that in these things serves christ, is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
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and every where expresses a generous Charity) in his Epistle to the Colossians. He had, in the Former Chapter taken notice of the Differences between the Judaizing Christians,
and every where Expresses a generous Charity) in his Epistle to the colossians. He had, in the Former Chapter taken notice of the Differences between the Judaizing Christians,
as if he had said, If there Happen any differences amongst you concerning matters of Religion, not necessary, but in their own Nature indifferent, nay if you it may be could your selves prefer one way before another,
as if he had said, If there Happen any differences among you Concerning matters of Religion, not necessary, but in their own Nature indifferent, nay if you it may be could your selves prefer one Way before Another,
but as one sound-part of that great Body; and 'tis consequently that which strictly obligeth us to be henceforward the obedient Servants of God, the faithful Disciples of our Lord, Peaceable, Charitable,
but as one sound-part of that great Body; and it's consequently that which strictly obliges us to be henceforward the obedient Servants of God, the faithful Disciples of our Lord, Peaceable, Charitable,
