I shall endeavour to acquaint you with the Occasion and Sense of the Words, that I may clear my way for raising the Doctrine that I intend more largely to prosecute.
I shall endeavour to acquaint you with the Occasion and Sense of the Words, that I may clear my Way for raising the Doctrine that I intend more largely to prosecute.
Many of the Jews being, by the Doctrine and Miracles of the Apostles, convinced that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, Believed in Him, and became Christians;
Many of the jews being, by the Doctrine and Miracles of the Apostles, convinced that jesus was the Promised Messiah, Believed in Him, and became Christians;
mistaking the Nature and Use of the Mosaick Dispensation, and possibly misunderstanding the Words in the Old Testament, signifying the long duration of that Aeconomy, for Perpetuity,
mistaking the Nature and Use of the Mosaic Dispensation, and possibly misunderstanding the Words in the Old Testament, signifying the long duration of that Aeconomy, for Perpetuity,
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they concluded that their Believing in Christ was no disingagement from Judaism, but thought they were as much obliged to observe the Law of Moses (even the Ceremonial) as ever.
they concluded that their Believing in christ was no disengagment from Judaism, but Thought they were as much obliged to observe the Law of Moses (even the Ceremonial) as ever.
but as a Supplement to it with which it was to be continued, supposing they should be never the worse Christians for their Observation of the Jewish Rituals.
but as a Supplement to it with which it was to be continued, supposing they should be never the Worse Christians for their Observation of the Jewish Rituals.
Nay, they not only stuck themselves to the Ceremonial Law, but also took upon them to oblige the Gentile Converts to the same thing, Acts 15. 5. But there rose up certain of the Sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them,
Nay, they not only stuck themselves to the Ceremonial Law, but also took upon them to oblige the Gentile Converts to the same thing, Acts 15. 5. But there rose up certain of the Sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them,
The Gentiles having never been under Moses Law as such, nor apprehending any Obligation upon them now to come under it, took no notice of what the Jews said in Vindication of their Superstition,
The Gentiles having never been under Moses Law as such, nor apprehending any Obligation upon them now to come under it, took no notice of what the jews said in Vindication of their Superstition,
The Gentile Christians ate all Meats, even those forbidden by the Ceremonial Law, and looked upon the Jew as a scrupulous humersome Fool, for making a difference.
The Gentile Christians ate all Meats, even those forbidden by the Ceremonial Law, and looked upon the Jew as a scrupulous humersome Fool, for making a difference.
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To Compose these Differences, and persuade these two differing Parties of Christians to Friendly Conversation and Christian Communion, the Apostle spends this whole Chapter, out of which I have taken my Text,
To Compose these Differences, and persuade these two differing Parties of Christians to Friendly Conversation and Christian Communion, the Apostle spends this Whole Chapter, out of which I have taken my Text,
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neither if we Eat not are we the worse, 1 Cor. 8. 8. It is not a Persuasion one way or other, about these lesser Matters, that bespeaks Persons Govern'd by the Spirit of Christ,
neither if we Eat not Are we the Worse, 1 Cor. 8. 8. It is not a Persuasion one Way or other, about these lesser Matters, that bespeaks Persons Governed by the Spirit of christ,
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and so disaffected to each other, upon account of a different Opinion and Practice, with respect to them; this is the Sense. The Text hath Two Parts; A Negative; A Positive. 1. A Negative.
and so disaffected to each other, upon account of a different Opinion and Practice, with respect to them; this is the Sense. The Text hath Two Parts; A Negative; A Positive. 1. A Negative.
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The former stops up a by-path to prevent our straying in the way of Sin and Ruine, the latter directs us in the true way to Present and Future Happiness.
The former stops up a bypath to prevent our straying in the Way of since and Ruin, the latter directs us in the true Way to Present and Future Happiness.
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I begin with the Negative Part, The Kingdom of God is not Meat and Drink, which affords us this useful and seasonable Doctrine, sc. A Zeal for the lesser Matters of Religion conduceth nothing to the promoting of the Kingdom of God in our selves or others.
I begin with the Negative Part, The Kingdom of God is not Meat and Drink, which affords us this useful and seasonable Doctrine, sc. A Zeal for the lesser Matters of Religion conduceth nothing to the promoting of the Kingdom of God in our selves or Others.
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All that is in the Christian Institution taught and enjoyn'd, is not equally necessary to be known and practised by us, in order to our acceptable serving of the Redeemer here,
All that is in the Christian Institution taught and enjoined, is not equally necessary to be known and practised by us, in order to our acceptable serving of the Redeemer Here,
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and there are such, which tho' we be ignorant of them (and consequently do not designedly address our selves to the Observation of them) we may yet be Happy.
and there Are such, which though we be ignorant of them (and consequently do not designedly address our selves to the Observation of them) we may yet be Happy.
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Internal, Moral Rectitude, which is our necessary subjective Capacity for Converse with the Glorious God. Serious Application to the Lord Jesus as the only Saviour.
Internal, Moral Rectitude, which is our necessary subjective Capacity for Converse with the Glorious God. Serious Application to the Lord jesus as the only Saviour.
The lesser Precepts are such as direct about the Ornamental Accidents of External Worship. Such whereof the Knowledge is not absolutely necessary to Salvation.
The lesser Precepts Are such as Direct about the Ornamental Accidents of External Worship. Such whereof the Knowledge is not absolutely necessary to Salvation.
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as by the express Testimony of Holy Scripture, so from this consideration following, sc. were it otherwise, one of the two following Absurdities must be granted. 1. Either that the Observation of nothing in the Christian Religion was necessary to Salvation:
as by the express Testimony of Holy Scripture, so from this consideration following, sc. were it otherwise, one of the two following Absurdities must be granted. 1. Either that the Observation of nothing in the Christian Religion was necessary to Salvation:
For there's not a Man upon the Earth, that perfectly knows all the several Precepts that are couched and intimated in the pregnant Stile of Holy Scripture, together with them that lye upon the Surface of the Text, obvious to the most careless Eye;
For there's not a Man upon the Earth, that perfectly knows all the several Precepts that Are couched and intimated in the pregnant Style of Holy Scripture, together with them that lie upon the Surface of the Text, obvious to the most careless Eye;
and therefore his Obedience cannot be otherwise; wherefore it irrefragably follows, that all things enjoyn'd in Holy Scripture, are not equally necessary;
and Therefore his obedience cannot be otherwise; Wherefore it irrefragably follows, that all things enjoined in Holy Scripture, Are not equally necessary;
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or, 2. That any Man hath a License to be ignorant of them, that hath Capacity and Opportunity to Study them. 3. That any Man may, without Sin, act contrary to his Persuasion, with respect to them:
or, 2. That any Man hath a License to be ignorant of them, that hath Capacity and Opportunity to Study them. 3. That any Man may, without since, act contrary to his Persuasion, with respect to them:
Moreover, a Christian may safely give his Opinion about these lesser Matters, when he is asked by a Person that desires to know for his own Direction, and not for Contentious Cavilling.
Moreover, a Christian may safely give his Opinion about these lesser Matters, when he is asked by a Person that Desires to know for his own Direction, and not for Contentious Caviling.
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And undoubtedly, he that professeth Assent to a known Falshood, and professeth Approbation of that which he knows to be evil, with respect unto these Matters, to avoid Persecution, is seeking to save his Life by those Methods that tend to Eternal Death, Matth. 10. 39. Having thus endeavoured to prevent your mistaking the Sense of the Doctrine, I come now to tell you positively what I do intend by it.
And undoubtedly, he that Professes Assent to a known Falsehood, and Professes Approbation of that which he knows to be evil, with respect unto these Matters, to avoid Persecution, is seeking to save his Life by those Methods that tend to Eternal Death, Matthew 10. 39. Having thus endeavoured to prevent your mistaking the Sense of the Doctrine, I come now to tell you positively what I do intend by it.
1. That Mens employing their Gifts and Parts, and spending their time chiefly in the Defence of their Notions and Apprehensions about these Matters, renders them never the more acceptable unto God.
1. That Men's employing their Gifts and Parts, and spending their time chiefly in the Defence of their Notions and Apprehensions about these Matters, renders them never the more acceptable unto God.
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Nor, 4. Is God's Kingdom hereby enlarged, or his Honour and Glory promoted. Of these in their order. 1. Mens Employing, &c. God Accepteth or Refuseth no Man upon account of such little things as are (in a comparative Sense at least) the Disputable Circumstances of Religion.
Nor, 4. Is God's Kingdom hereby enlarged, or his Honour and Glory promoted. Of these in their order. 1. Mens Employing, etc. God Accepteth or Refuseth no Man upon account of such little things as Are (in a comparative Sense At least) the Disputable circumstances of Religion.
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For Circumcision is nothing, and Ʋncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the Commandments of God, 1 Cor. 7. 19. Wherefore Mens over-fondness of these smaller Matters, their eager Disputes about them, their consuming their Time in the Study and Defence of them, with the neglect of Matters of greater Necessity and Usefulness, cannot (by sober Persons) be thought what will recommend them to the Wise and Holy God, who as He made Men capable of greater and better Studies, expects that they employ themselves about them.
For Circumcision is nothing, and Ʋncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God, 1 Cor. 7. 19. Wherefore Men's overfondness of these smaller Matters, their eager Disputes about them, their consuming their Time in the Study and Defence of them, with the neglect of Matters of greater Necessity and Usefulness, cannot (by Sobrium Persons) be Thought what will recommend them to the Wise and Holy God, who as He made Men capable of greater and better Studies, expects that they employ themselves about them.
He's a Fool that, being in a leaky Ship, minds the Painting of his particular Cabbin, more than the stopping of the Leak that endangers the whole Ship. And what is he better that spends his Time in the pursuit of those Things, that serves only for the recommending his particular Notions,
He's a Fool that, being in a leaky Ship, minds the Painting of his particular Cabin, more than the stopping of the Leak that endangers the Whole Ship. And what is he better that spends his Time in the pursuit of those Things, that serves only for the recommending his particular Notions,
and neglects to promote that practical Godliness in the World, the general decay of which threatens the whole Christian Interest? He's a Fool that being Sick of the Plague, slights the Advice of an able Faithful Physician,
and neglects to promote that practical Godliness in the World, the general decay of which threatens the Whole Christian Interest? He's a Fool that being Sick of the Plague, slights the advice of an able Faithful physician,
How well pleased soever such Persons may be with their Folly, 'tis utterly unreasonable and impious to expect that God will shew himself altogether such an one as themselves.
How well pleased soever such Persons may be with their Folly, it's utterly unreasonable and impious to expect that God will show himself altogether such an one as themselves.
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This is manifest from the terrible Denunciation of Wrath against the Jewish People, upon the account of Hypocrites amongst them, Isa. 9. 17. Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young Men,
This is manifest from the terrible Denunciation of Wrath against the Jewish People, upon the account of Hypocrites among them, Isaiah 9. 17. Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young Men,
FOR every one is an Hypocrite — And from our Saviour's oft repeated Woe thundred out against such, Matth. 23. But such as are chiefly concern'd for the lesser Matters of Religion are Hypocrites,
FOR every one is an Hypocrite — And from our Saviour's oft repeated Woe thundered out against such, Matthew 23. But such as Are chiefly concerned for the lesser Matters of Religion Are Hypocrites,
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as appears by Christ's branding the Pharisees (whose grand Fault this was) so oft with this Name, Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, no less than seven times in that Chapter.
as appears by Christ's branding the Pharisees (whose grand Fault this was) so oft with this Name, Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, Woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, no less than seven times in that Chapter.
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And is not he an Hypocrite that plays with Religion? And doth not he play with Religion, that spends his Fervour and Vigour about the Appendages and Circumstantials of it,
And is not he an Hypocrite that plays with Religion? And does not he play with Religion, that spends his Fervour and Vigour about the Appendages and Circumstantials of it,
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But their Laughter is mad, and their Mirth what doth it? Certain it is, that their Souls are not improved by the excessive Study and Pursuit of those things, there is no aptitude to promote such a thing, I mean when sought and pursu'd with the neglect of the Life of Religion.
But their Laughter is mad, and their Mirth what does it? Certain it is, that their Souls Are not improved by the excessive Study and Pursuit of those things, there is no aptitude to promote such a thing, I mean when sought and pursued with the neglect of the Life of Religion.
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What will a Man's Orthodoxness, with respect unto the Doctrine of the Externals, the Modes and Circumstances of Worship, contribute to the healing of his Pride, Passion,
What will a Man's Orthodoxness, with respect unto the Doctrine of the Externals, the Modes and circumstances of Worship, contribute to the healing of his Pride, Passion,
or Worldliness, or any other Distemper of his Mind, if he be continually diverted from a close Application of the Specificks that the wise and good Physician of Souls hath prepared for the Cure of such and such Distempers? If a Man that hath a Tertian Ague, should continually spend his Time in studying in what Vehicle such a Medicine for his Distemper should be taken in,
or Worldliness, or any other Distemper of his Mind, if he be continually diverted from a close Application of the Specifics that the wise and good physician of Souls hath prepared for the Cure of such and such Distempers? If a Man that hath a Tertian Ague, should continually spend his Time in studying in what Vehicle such a Medicine for his Distemper should be taken in,
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and when he hath fixed his Determination, should spend the rest of his Time in endeavouring to bring over his Neighbours that are otherwise minded to his Opinion, would this cure his Distemper (think you) though he never applied the proper Medicine that he hath by him? To Apply it.
and when he hath fixed his Determination, should spend the rest of his Time in endeavouring to bring over his Neighbours that Are otherwise minded to his Opinion, would this cure his Distemper (think you) though he never applied the proper Medicine that he hath by him? To Apply it.
and yet as Proud, Contentious, Turbulent, Selfiish, Uncharitable, and Unrighteous as ever? If a Man be in Heart no true Christian, will his sticking to,
and yet as Proud, Contentious, Turbulent, Selfiish, Uncharitable, and Unrighteous as ever? If a Man be in Heart no true Christian, will his sticking to,
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and contending for such Things make him one? If he be a weak languishing Christian, will this revive the Power of Religion in his Soul? Yea rather, will it not put out the few Sparks that are left?
and contending for such Things make him one? If he be a weak languishing Christian, will this revive the Power of Religion in his Soul? Yea rather, will it not put out the few Sparks that Are left?
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they act as if there was nothing required of Men in order to Salvation, but subscribing their Canons, subjecting themselves to their particular Modes of Worship,
they act as if there was nothing required of Men in order to Salvation, but subscribing their Canonas, subjecting themselves to their particular Modes of Worship,
But as such an Imagination is altogether groundless, and very absurd, so those are most wretchedly imposed upon, that suffer themselves to be Captivated by it.
But as such an Imagination is altogether groundless, and very absurd, so those Are most wretchedly imposed upon, that suffer themselves to be Captivated by it.
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And I will confidently assert, That there is nothing in the Purest, most Orthodox, and Apostolical Party of Protestants which the other Parties have not, to make amends for such a Deception.
And I will confidently assert, That there is nothing in the Purest, most Orthodox, and Apostolical Party of Protestants which the other Parties have not, to make amends for such a Deception.
he must Subscribe their Canons, follow their Directory, take their Church-Covenant, he must Pray by a Book, he must not Pray by a Book, he must go to the Parish Church, he must go to Meeting, to this Meeting, to that Meeting;
he must Subscribe their Canonas, follow their Directory, take their Church-covenant, he must Pray by a Book, he must not Pray by a Book, he must go to the Parish Church, he must go to Meeting, to this Meeting, to that Meeting;
Nay, so far is this industrious Proselyting of Men to a particular Opinion from being a piece of Service to Souls, that 'tis a manifest Injury to them,
Nay, so Far is this Industria Proselyting of Men to a particular Opinion from being a piece of Service to Souls, that it's a manifest Injury to them,
and weaken their Hands by enticing their useful Friends from them, but, not a Soul can they by this Method bring them from the power of Satan into the Kingdom of God, it hath not the least Aptitude or Fitness to produce so noble an effect.
and weaken their Hands by enticing their useful Friends from them, but, not a Soul can they by this Method bring them from the power of Satan into the Kingdom of God, it hath not the least Aptitude or Fitness to produce so noble an Effect.
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For Circumcision is nothing, and Ʋncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping the Commandments of God, 1 Cor. 7. 19. 'Tis not Conformity or Non-Conformity, 'tis not the Espousing the Interest of Dioceasan Episcopacy, Presbyterianism, Independency or Anabaptistry, that will make a good Man of a bad.
For Circumcision is nothing, and Ʋncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping the commandments of God, 1 Cor. 7. 19. It's not Conformity or Non-Conformity, it's not the Espousing the Interest of Dioceasan Episcopacy, Presbyterianism, Independency or Anabaptistry, that will make a good Man of a bad.
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First remember that my Discourse is confin'd to the Matters controverted by Protestants, who severally and jointly hold to and practise the more necessary and important Matters of Faith and Worship.
First Remember that my Discourse is confined to the Matters controverted by Protestants, who severally and jointly hold to and practise the more necessary and important Matters of Faith and Worship.
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It must also be acknowledged, that convincing Men of their Mistakes, and reclaiming them from their Irregularities in the Worship of God, is both Charitable and Pious.
It must also be acknowledged, that convincing Men of their Mistakes, and reclaiming them from their Irregularities in the Worship of God, is both Charitable and Pious.
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or chief and principal Things in Religion to be minded, despising, or judging and separating from those that differ from them in their Opinions and Practices, with respect to them:
or chief and principal Things in Religion to be minded, despising, or judging and separating from those that differ from them in their Opinions and Practices, with respect to them:
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yet if they endeavour to imprint their Image upon the Persons they wou'd Instruct, and if they are successful as to the whole of their Design, 'tis certain that they do more hurt than good.
yet if they endeavour to imprint their Image upon the Persons they would Instruct, and if they Are successful as to the Whole of their Design, it's certain that they do more hurt than good.
and guide them into the way of Truth, yet in as much as at the same time they cherish and nourish in them Factious, Dividing, Uncharitable, Turbulent Inclinations, 'tis manifest, that instead of making them better Subjects to the King of Heaven, they make them much worse than they were.
and guide them into the Way of Truth, yet in as much as At the same time they cherish and nourish in them Factious, Dividing, Uncharitable, Turbulent Inclinations, it's manifest, that instead of making them better Subject's to the King of Heaven, they make them much Worse than they were.
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if with the increase of their Light there be a decrease of their Love, Humility and Peaceableness, they are no more better'd than Men are happily relieved against the Darkness of the Night, by the Light that comes from their Fired Houses.
if with the increase of their Light there be a decrease of their Love, Humility and Peaceableness, they Are no more bettered than Men Are happily relieved against the Darkness of the Night, by the Light that comes from their Fired Houses.
God is then glorify'd by us, when in our Lives we shew by some significant Actions, that our Souls are impress'd with the likeness of the Divine Perfections;
God is then glorified by us, when in our Lives we show by Some significant Actions, that our Souls Are impressed with the likeness of the Divine Perfections;
as Wisdom, Holiness, Justice, Goodness, &c. I say, when by wise, holy, just and good Actions, we shew to the World that our Souls are stamped with the Likeness of the Divine Wisdome, Holiness, Justice and Goodness,
as Wisdom, Holiness, justice, goodness, etc. I say, when by wise, holy, just and good Actions, we show to the World that our Souls Are stamped with the Likeness of the Divine Wisdom, Holiness, justice and goodness,
then we may be said to Glorifie God in the World — But is a busie, uncharitable, contending for, disputable Matters of Opinion, to the prejudice of Practical Godliness;
then we may be said to glorify God in the World — But is a busy, uncharitable, contending for, disputable Matters of Opinion, to the prejudice of Practical Godliness;
what will argue our Souls to be thus impress'd? Or, will any sober Person say, That God is hereby Glorified? Is it consistent with an Understanding Belief of the Wisdom of God, to imagine that He made our noble Souls to be only,
what will argue our Souls to be thus impressed? Or, will any Sobrium Person say, That God is hereby Glorified? Is it consistent with an Understanding Belief of the Wisdom of God, to imagine that He made our noble Souls to be only,
or principally busied about such little things as many will Christen with the Name of Religion? Or, can a Man that heartily believes God is good, persuade himself to think, that He should oblige us to spend our Time and Strength in recommending and supporting those things that have nothing in their Nature to entertain our Minds to Satisfaction, Minds that are capable of Conversing with the Glorious God, his high Perfections,
or principally busied about such little things as many will christian with the Name of Religion? Or, can a Man that heartily believes God is good, persuade himself to think, that He should oblige us to spend our Time and Strength in recommending and supporting those things that have nothing in their Nature to entertain our Minds to Satisfaction, Minds that Are capable of Conversing with the Glorious God, his high Perfections,
1. Instruction. This Truth leads us into several others, viz. 1. There should be an Harmony in Affection amongst those between whom there is a Difference in Opinion. 2. Uniformity in Worship is not necessary to the Flourishing of Christianity. 3. A further Union amongst Protestants is truly desirable. 4. 'Tis no Sin for a Christian in some Cases to conceal his Opinion. Of these in order.
1. Instruction. This Truth leads us into several Others, viz. 1. There should be an Harmony in Affection among those between whom there is a Difference in Opinion. 2. Uniformity in Worship is not necessary to the Flourishing of Christianity. 3. A further union among Protestants is truly desirable. 4. It's no since for a Christian in Some Cases to conceal his Opinion. Of these in order.
1. There should be an Harmony, &c. Or thus, Christians of different Sentiments and Practices, with respect unto the lesser Matters of Religion, should unfeignedly and affectionately love one the other;
1. There should be an Harmony, etc. Or thus, Christians of different Sentiments and Practices, with respect unto the lesser Matters of Religion, should unfeignedly and affectionately love one the other;
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— And the whole Context seems to favour this Interpretation, for the design of the Apostle throughout the Fourteenth Chapter, seems plainly to be the begetting a good Understanding amongst the contending Christians of his Time, to perswade them to bear with, be friendly,
— And the Whole Context seems to favour this Interpretation, for the Design of the Apostle throughout the Fourteenth Chapter, seems plainly to be the begetting a good Understanding among the contending Christians of his Time, to persuade them to bear with, be friendly,
And therefore 'tis very allowable to suppose, that in the close of his Discourse upon this Subject, he doth by this Expression intend the same thing, especially seeing 'tis manifest that the words are to be so understood in that, Phil. 2. 2. and that the very last words the Apostle spends upon this Argument are these, sc. Wherefore receive ye one another as Christ also received us to the Glory of God, ver. 7. And Sirs, what hinders that Christians of different Opinions and Perswasions about lesser matters, love not one another better? Seeing the things they differ about are not things of great weight,
And Therefore it's very allowable to suppose, that in the close of his Discourse upon this Subject, he does by this Expression intend the same thing, especially seeing it's manifest that the words Are to be so understood in that, Philip 2. 2. and that the very last words the Apostle spends upon this Argument Are these, sc. Wherefore receive you one Another as christ also received us to the Glory of God, ver. 7. And Sirs, what hinders that Christians of different Opinions and Persuasions about lesser matters, love not one Another better? Seeing the things they differ about Are not things of great weight,
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or flat necessity, seeing the Interest of God suffers not by the variety of Mens Opinions about them, seeing God doth not value or slight Men upon account of them, seeing both Parties may be acceptable to God,
or flat necessity, seeing the Interest of God suffers not by the variety of Men's Opinions about them, seeing God does not valve or slight Men upon account of them, seeing both Parties may be acceptable to God,
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why should they not love one another? Why should they not in Honour prefer one another? Why should they not have good thoughts one of another? True it is, Men cannot think or believe as they list,
why should they not love one Another? Why should they not in Honour prefer one Another? Why should they not have good thoughts one of Another? True it is, Men cannot think or believe as they list,
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He by his Apostle commends a Catholick Love, or a Love to All the Saints, Ephes. 1. 15. wherefore 'tis a hard case if Christians of different Opinions cannot love one another.
He by his Apostle commends a Catholic Love, or a Love to All the Saints, Ephesians 1. 15. Wherefore it's a hard case if Christians of different Opinions cannot love one Another.
or Mother, or Wife, or Children, or Minister, yea, or thine own self no more, for all on this side Heaven have their Mistakes, and are guilty of their Irregularities.
or Mother, or Wife, or Children, or Minister, yea, or thine own self no more, for all on this side Heaven have their Mistakes, and Are guilty of their Irregularities.
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We know but in part, saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 13. 9. and in many things we offend all, James 3. 2. But hark Christian what are those Errors and Irregularities that hinder thy loving of thy Fellow Christian? Doth he deny the Catholick Church, that one Body? Doth he deny the Holy Ghost, that one Spirit? Doth he disown the Belief of the Heavenly Glory, that one hope of our Calling? Or doth he deny the One Lord Jesus, the one Faith;
We know but in part, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 13. 9. and in many things we offend all, James 3. 2. But hark Christian what Are those Errors and Irregularities that hinder thy loving of thy Fellow Christian? Does he deny the Catholic Church, that one Body? Does he deny the Holy Ghost, that one Spirit? Does he disown the Belief of the Heavenly Glory, that one hope of our Calling? Or does he deny the One Lord jesus, the one Faith;
Baptism, or God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all? Perhaps thou wilt say, No, no, he is not gone so far as that comes to, he owns all these.
Baptism, or God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all? Perhaps thou wilt say, No, no, he is not gone so Far as that comes to, he owns all these.
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if thou canst not love him because he thinks and speaks somewhat differingly from thee, about the Circumstantials of Religion — But thou say'st he is disorderly — what meanest thou? Is he Prophane, Intemperate, Unjust,
if thou Canst not love him Because he thinks and speaks somewhat differingly from thee, about the Circumstantials of Religion — But thou Sayest he is disorderly — what Meanest thou? Is he Profane, Intemperate, Unjust,
And is this the reason why thou canst not love him? Let me tell thee freely, whoever thou art, thou hast great reason to question whether thou thy self lovest God or no,
And is this the reason why thou Canst not love him? Let me tell thee freely, whoever thou art, thou hast great reason to question whither thou thy self Lovest God or no,
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That there be Unity among Christians is necessary, they must be united in the same Object of Worship the ever-Blessed and Glorious Trinity, in the same Mediator the Lord Jesus Christ;
That there be Unity among Christians is necessary, they must be united in the same Object of Worship the ever-Blessed and Glorious Trinity, in the same Mediator the Lord jesus christ;
But that there should be amongst the several Assemblies of Worshippers an exact Uniformity as to all the Modes and Circumstances of Worship, this is (I think not possible,
But that there should be among the several Assemblies of Worshippers an exact Uniformity as to all the Modes and circumstances of Worship, this is (I think not possible,
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Ask the rigid Church-man's Opinion, and he'll tell you 'twill never be good days till all come to Worship God Almighty with the laudable Ceremonies of the Church of England; he'll tell you, that there are no true Ministers but those that have Episcopal Ordination, no true Sacraments but what are Administred by such Ministers, no true Churches where there are not true Sacraments, no Salvation out of the true Church:
Ask the rigid Churchman's Opinion, and he'll tell you it'll never be good days till all come to Worship God Almighty with the laudable Ceremonies of the Church of England; he'll tell you, that there Are no true Ministers but those that have Episcopal Ordination, no true Sacraments but what Are Administered by such Ministers, no true Churches where there Are not true Sacraments, no Salvation out of the true Church:
and thus we poor Dissenters all are, what in him lieth, left without the Pale of the Church, to be an easie Prey to the next Herd of Devils that shall chance to light upon us.
and thus we poor Dissenters all Are, what in him lies, left without the Pale of the Church, to be an easy Prey to the next Heard of Devils that shall chance to Light upon us.
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These Men make the Kingdom of God to be Ceremony and Circumstance with a witness, in as much as they will not vouchsafe to reckon those amongst Christians, that want but the supposed Compliment,
These Men make the Kingdom of God to be Ceremony and Circumstance with a witness, in as much as they will not vouchsafe to reckon those among Christians, that want but the supposed Compliment,
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Well, are there none of the Dissenters as Foolish in their way? Yes verily, there are amongst them some as Ignorant and Uncharitable as their Canonical Neighbours:
Well, Are there none of the Dissenters as Foolish in their Way? Yes verily, there Are among them Some as Ignorant and Uncharitable as their Canonical Neighbours:
some there are that think it can never be as it should be with the Kingdom of God, till all Ceremonies but their own (for 'tis impossible to Worship God with external Worship, without some Ceremony or other) be laid aside, they have such extravagant Conceits about the Ceremonies used by the Church of England, that they be ready to conclude that the Salvation of such as use them, is almost as impossible,
Some there Are that think it can never be as it should be with the Kingdom of God, till all Ceremonies but their own (for it's impossible to Worship God with external Worship, without Some Ceremony or other) be laid aside, they have such extravagant Conceits about the Ceremonies used by the Church of England, that they be ready to conclude that the Salvation of such as use them, is almost as impossible,
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When they think fit to speak of a Church-man, in whom perhaps there's some good thing that they cannot but see, they speak of it with a But. But he is a Church-man,
When they think fit to speak of a Churchman, in whom perhaps there's Some good thing that they cannot but see, they speak of it with a But. But he is a Churchman,
and make it to be nothing — The truth is, there is such a dictating, domineering Spirit in Men of all sorts, that every conceited Man would be a Teacher and Ruler to all the rest.
and make it to be nothing — The truth is, there is such a dictating, domineering Spirit in Men of all sorts, that every conceited Man would be a Teacher and Ruler to all the rest.
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Whereas the wise, and humble, and peaceable among all sorts consider, that seeing the Kingdom of God consisteth not in Ceremony or Circumstance of External Worship;
Whereas the wise, and humble, and peaceable among all sorts Consider, that seeing the Kingdom of God Consisteth not in Ceremony or Circumstance of External Worship;
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a variety and diversity herein may well be allow'd unto Persons of different Sentiments and Apprehensions, without any damage done to the Glory of the Divine Government.
a variety and diversity herein may well be allowed unto Persons of different Sentiments and Apprehensions, without any damage done to the Glory of the Divine Government.
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And that this was the Apostle's mind is manifest from this, that when he considers the difference between the Jew and Gentile, about the Observation of Holidays, he doth not command one to conform his Opinion and Practice to the others,
And that this was the Apostle's mind is manifest from this, that when he considers the difference between the Jew and Gentile, about the Observation of Holidays, he does not command one to conform his Opinion and Practice to the Others,
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but adviseth each to act according to his own Perswasion therein, at the same time maintaining a Charitable Frame of Spirit towards his differing Neighbour, Rom. 14. 5. If he had thought that an exact Uniformity in the Externals of Worship had been necessary, he would not have given such Advice as he there gives, no, he would have Dogmatically determined which was in the Right,
but adviseth each to act according to his own Persuasion therein, At the same time maintaining a Charitable Frame of Spirit towards his differing Neighbour, Rom. 14. 5. If he had Thought that an exact Uniformity in the Externals of Worship had been necessary, he would not have given such advice as he there gives, no, he would have Dogmatically determined which was in the Right,
A farther Union amongst Protestants is very desirable, seeing these smaller matters that I have been discoursing of, are of such a nature, that a Man may be under the saving Influence of the Spirit of Holiness,
A farther union among Protestants is very desirable, seeing these smaller matters that I have been discoursing of, Are of such a nature, that a Man may be under the Saving Influence of the Spirit of Holiness,
and what is needlesly scrupled on the other side was for Peace sake complied with, that the Names of Church-men and Dissenters, Presbyterian and Independent might be happily lost in an honest and beneficial Union, that our Name may be one, our Hearts as one,
and what is needlessly scrupled on the other side was for Peace sake complied with, that the Names of Churchmen and Dissenters, Presbyterian and Independent might be happily lost in an honest and beneficial union, that our Name may be one, our Hearts as one,
and our Way one, to the painful Envy and Grief of Hell and Rome. I do unfeignedly lament the Spirit of Faction and Partyism that I see amongst Dissenters, as well as Church-men.
and our Way one, to the painful Envy and Grief of Hell and Rome. I do unfeignedly lament the Spirit of Faction and Partyism that I see among Dissenters, as well as Churchmen.
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Ah what a dismal thing is it, that when our Holy Bible tells us plainly, that the Kingdom of God is not promoted by these little Things, we should stand aloof from one another upon account of them,
Ah what a dismal thing is it, that when our Holy bible tells us plainly, that the Kingdom of God is not promoted by these little Things, we should stand aloof from one Another upon account of them,
why should we totally separate from those who Worship with some little Irregularities, as if they were Worshippers of a false God? Or why should they totally deny their Presence at our Assemblies,
why should we totally separate from those who Worship with Some little Irregularities, as if they were Worshippers of a false God? Or why should they totally deny their Presence At our Assemblies,
because of the absence of those Ceremonies that they themselves acknowledge to be indifferent? Let us pray, that where Persons are otherwise minded about the Worship of God than the Word of God directs, God would reveal it to them,
Because of the absence of those Ceremonies that they themselves acknowledge to be indifferent? Let us pray, that where Persons Are otherwise minded about the Worship of God than the Word of God directs, God would reveal it to them,
You that desire the Peace of Jerusalem pray for this, pray heartily, pray without ceasing; you shall prosper that thus love the Church of God, Psalm 122. 6. Fourth Inference.
You that desire the Peace of Jerusalem pray for this, pray heartily, pray without ceasing; you shall prosper that thus love the Church of God, Psalm 122. 6. Fourth Inference.
Hast thou more knowledge than he, to believe those things to be lawful, which he judgeth to be sin, keep thy Knowledge and Belief to thy self, to justify thy Judgment to God,
Hast thou more knowledge than he, to believe those things to be lawful, which he Judgeth to be since, keep thy Knowledge and Belief to thy self, to justify thy Judgement to God,
but not be forward to spread his Opinion for the disturbing and troubling of others, seeing the Glory of God is not promoted by our contending about these lesser matters;
but not be forward to spread his Opinion for the disturbing and troubling of Others, seeing the Glory of God is not promoted by our contending about these lesser matters;
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Wherefore when a Man [ that hath no manifest Call to declare his Judgment about these smaller Matters ] shall purposely for peace sake refuse the distinguishing Name of [ suppose ] Presbyterian or Independent,
Wherefore when a Man [ that hath no manifest Call to declare his Judgement about these smaller Matters ] shall purposely for peace sake refuse the distinguishing Name of [ suppose ] Presbyterian or Independent,
and shall rather chuse to be called a Christian, a Protestant, or an United Brother, he is not I think to be looked upon and condemned as an Hypocrite, walking Laodicean, or Linsy-woolsy Christian.
and shall rather choose to be called a Christian, a Protestant, or an United Brother, he is not I think to be looked upon and condemned as an Hypocrite, walking Laodicean, or Linsy-woolsy Christian.
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And here these several sorts following are to be reprov'd, sc. 1. Tyrannical Church Imposers. 2. Factious Preachers. 3. Schismatical Dividers. 4. Proud Contemners. 5. Ʋncharitable Judgers. 6. Hypocritical Triflers.
And Here these several sorts following Are to be reproved, sc. 1. Tyrannical Church Imposers. 2. Factious Preachers. 3. Schismatical Dividers. 4. Proud Contemners. 5. Ʋncharitable Judgers. 6. Hypocritical Triflers.
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1. Tyrannical Church Imposers. I mean here all such pretended or real Church-Officers, as make Conformity to their Opinions and Practices about these lesser Matters, the indispensible condition of Communion with them.
1. Tyrannical Church Imposers. I mean Here all such pretended or real Church-Officers, as make Conformity to their Opinions and Practices about these lesser Matters, the indispensible condition of Communion with them.
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They refuse to give the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to Persons (in the Judgment of strictest Charity, Penitent Believers competently instructed) except they will receive it Kneeling;
They refuse to give the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to Persons (in the Judgement of Strictest Charity, Penitent Believers competently instructed) except they will receive it Kneeling;
though Christ or his Apostles never so Administred it, and though the Persons that would join with them think it would be sin in them so to receive it.
though christ or his Apostles never so Administered it, and though the Persons that would join with them think it would be since in them so to receive it.
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Others will not admit Persons to their Communion, unless they will submit to be examined by Officers that are neither Preachers of the Word, nor Dispensers of the Sacraments; though.
Others will not admit Persons to their Communion, unless they will submit to be examined by Officers that Are neither Preachers of the Word, nor Dispensers of the Sacraments; though.
the Divine Right of that Office be controverted by the Learned, and the Persons refusing to be so examined verily think it is not an Ordinance of Christ.
the Divine Right of that Office be controverted by the Learned, and the Persons refusing to be so examined verily think it is not an Ordinance of christ.
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and professing their Belief of it, and purposes of living in all things suitable to it) be obliged to give an account of their Experiences to the Society,
and professing their Belief of it, and Purposes of living in all things suitable to it) be obliged to give an account of their Experiences to the Society,
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or the Heads of them, that they may judge not only of their Knowledge, but also of the Sincerity and Truth of their Profession, at least of the Credibility of the Appearances of their Sincerity and Truth.
or the Heads of them, that they may judge not only of their Knowledge, but also of the Sincerity and Truth of their Profession, At least of the Credibility of the Appearances of their Sincerity and Truth.
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This is but too like the hateful Cruelty of the Athenian Robber, the condition of Lodging with whom was, to be made just the length of his Bed, by disjointing, stretching if too short,
This is but too like the hateful Cruelty of the Athenian Robber, the condition of Lodging with whom was, to be made just the length of his Bed, by disjointing, stretching if too short,
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Certainly, what I am speaking against, is a wicked Lording it over the Consciences of Christ's Disciples where-ever 'tis, whither in a Parish Church or separate Meeting,
Certainly, what I am speaking against, is a wicked Lording it over the Consciences of Christ's Disciples wherever it's, whither in a Parish Church or separate Meeting,
2. A second sort to be reproved are, Factious Preachers. Such I mean whose Business it is to commend themselves and Party, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves amongst themselves, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 10. 12. Such Ministers (by what Names or Titles soever dignified or distinguished) as under pretence of Orthodoxy, Order,
2. A second sort to be reproved Are, Factious Preachers. Such I mean whose Business it is to commend themselves and Party, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, as the Apostle speaks, 1 Cor. 10. 12. Such Ministers (by what Names or Titles soever dignified or distinguished) as under pretence of Orthodoxy, Order,
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They are Ambassadors from God unto Men in Christ's stead, to perswade them to be reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5. 20. Their business is by all proper Arguments to perswade Men to take off their Hearts from this World (whose Friendship is Enmity against God, James 4. 4.) and set them upon God as their chief Good and only Happiness;
They Are ambassadors from God unto Men in Christ's stead, to persuade them to be reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5. 20. Their business is by all proper Arguments to persuade Men to take off their Hearts from this World (whose Friendship is Enmity against God, James 4. 4.) and Set them upon God as their chief Good and only Happiness;
as discover'd by the Works of Creation, common Providence and Redemption, and disgrace the World as a Competitor and Rival with God, by shewing its unsuitableness, uncertaintainty,
as discovered by the Works of Creation, Common Providence and Redemption, and disgrace the World as a Competitor and Rival with God, by showing its unsuitableness, uncertaintainty,
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or Usefulness of such and such Ceremonies, and the Excellency of such Churches as make use of them? — How absurd is it to be continually or frequently industriously crying of them down,
or Usefulness of such and such Ceremonies, and the Excellency of such Churches as make use of them? — How absurd is it to be continually or frequently industriously crying of them down,
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and applauding such Churches as use them not, to be defending, justifying and pressing such or such particular Modes of expressing the Doctrines of Christan Religion;
and applauding such Churches as use them not, to be defending, justifying and pressing such or such particular Modes of expressing the Doctrines of Christian Religion;
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neither being in terms the Expressions of Holy Scripture? 'Tis indeed a deplorable Case, that the Ambassadors of the King of Heaven should so much mistake the Design of their Negotiation.
neither being in terms the Expressions of Holy Scripture? It's indeed a deplorable Case, that the ambassadors of the King of Heaven should so much mistake the Design of their Negotiation.
If the King of England should send an Ambassador to Treat with his Enemies (his revolted Subjects) and proffer them their Lives in case they will return to their Allegiance, confess with Shame and Remorse their Rebellion, would it not be abominable trifling in the Ambassador,
If the King of England should send an Ambassador to Treat with his Enemies (his revolted Subjects) and proffer them their Lives in case they will return to their Allegiance, confess with Shame and Remorse their Rebellion, would it not be abominable trifling in the Ambassador,
Such in Christian Societies, I mean, who, if they cannot have their Wills as to little Trifles, stick not at renting and tearing all to pieces, by faulting the Ministers Methods,
Such in Christian Societies, I mean, who, if they cannot have their Wills as to little Trifles, stick not At renting and tearing all to Pieces, by faulting the Ministers Methods,
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if all be not done according to the Dictates of such or such a Minister, whose Person they have in Admiration, they will withdraw themselves from the Communion, buz about their Discontents, till they have bred such a Schism,
if all be not done according to the Dictates of such or such a Minister, whose Person they have in Admiration, they will withdraw themselves from the Communion, buz about their Discontents, till they have bred such a Schism,
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Friends, if you call this Railing, I cannot help it, but this shall support me, that God hath commanded me to mark them which cause Divisions, Rom. 16. 17. and that if I uprightly do my Duty, God will at last acquit me,
Friends, if you call this Railing, I cannot help it, but this shall support me, that God hath commanded me to mark them which cause Divisions, Rom. 16. 17. and that if I uprightly do my Duty, God will At last acquit me,
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and will not vouchsafe to hear me, I say to you as the Apostle in another case, 2 Cor. 11. 1. Would to God you could bear with me a little, and indeed bear with me.
and will not vouchsafe to hear me, I say to you as the Apostle in Another case, 2 Cor. 11. 1. Would to God you could bear with me a little, and indeed bear with me.
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But I say as David to Eliah, 1 Sam. 17. 29. Is there not a cause? Is not this that I am speaking against a Sin? And hath it not done Mischief these many Years in this Nation,
But I say as David to Elijah, 1 Sam. 17. 29. Is there not a cause? Is not this that I am speaking against a since? And hath it not done Mischief these many years in this nation,
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and destroying the necessary distinction of Teachers and Learners, Rulers and ruled in Churches? And is not this the way, the highway, to Christianity-Ruining, Quakerism,
and destroying the necessary distinction of Teachers and Learners, Rulers and ruled in Churches? And is not this the Way, the highway, to Christianity-Ruining, Quakerism,
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and Fanaticism? And am not I a Watch-man, and shall not a Watchman speak when he seeth Evil approaching? You will cut a Dog's throat that will not open when he should,
and Fanaticism? And am not I a Watchman, and shall not a Watchman speak when he sees Evil approaching? You will Cut a Dog's throat that will not open when he should,
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Such, I mean, who having Knowledge and a greater Latitude than others, do therefore despise and contemn their Christian Brethren, that, having less Knowledge, make more Scruples than they.
Such, I mean, who having Knowledge and a greater Latitude than Others, do Therefore despise and contemn their Christian Brothers, that, having less Knowledge, make more Scruples than they.
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This was the fault of the converted Gentile in the Apostle's Time, and this is (without Rancour I speak it) the fault of the more Knowing (if more knowing) and less Scrupulous Church-man at this Day.
This was the fault of the converted Gentile in the Apostle's Time, and this is (without Rancour I speak it) the fault of the more Knowing (if more knowing) and less Scrupulous Churchman At this Day.
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and the necessity of keeping such and such Mosaick Holy-days or Festivals, the converted Jew thought that the coming of the Messiah was to Establish the Jewish Polity and Mosaick Institution;
and the necessity of keeping such and such Mosaic Holy-days or Festivals, the converted Jew Thought that the coming of the Messiah was to Establish the Jewish Polity and Mosaic Institution;
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but eat any Meats, and took no notice of those Feasts, Rom. 14. 2, 5. This diversity of Opinion and Practice in these two Parties of Christians, occasioned a sinful Distemper of Mind in both, one against another;
but eat any Meats, and took no notice of those Feasts, Rom. 14. 2, 5. This diversity of Opinion and Practice in these two Parties of Christians, occasioned a sinful Distemper of Mind in both, one against Another;
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if the Doctrine preach'd be according to the Analogy of Faith, our Prayers suitable to the Directory for Prayer commonly called the Lord's Prayer; if we use no Sacraments but such as Christ hath appointed,
if the Doctrine preached be according to the Analogy of Faith, our Prayers suitable to the Directory for Prayer commonly called the Lord's Prayer; if we use no Sacraments but such as christ hath appointed,
This is the profess'd Judgment of the Church of England; for these are her Words, sc. We think it convenient, that every Country should use such Ceremonies as they shall think best to the setting forth of God's Honour and Glory, —
This is the professed Judgement of the Church of England; for these Are her Words, sc. We think it convenient, that every Country should use such Ceremonies as they shall think best to the setting forth of God's Honour and Glory, —
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I undertake not to determine at this time which is in the Right here, but this I say, those Church-men are to blame that do despise and vilify those who differ from them.
I undertake not to determine At this time which is in the Right Here, but this I say, those Churchmen Are to blame that do despise and vilify those who differ from them.
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'Tis their Sin, if they look upon and treat a Person as an ignorant humoursome Fool, meerly because he scruples those things that they can dispense with in the Worship of God.
It's their since, if they look upon and Treat a Person as an ignorant humoursome Fool, merely Because he scruples those things that they can dispense with in the Worship of God.
'Tis Uncharitable and Unchristian for such to overlook the Substantial Piety, and serious Godliness that may be in such, meerly because they have not the Compliment and Finishing of supposed Orthodoxness, in the business of Circumstance and Ceremony, of which even the Church of England her self saith;
It's Uncharitable and Unchristian for such to overlook the Substantial Piety, and serious Godliness that may be in such, merely Because they have not the Compliment and Finishing of supposed Orthodoxness, in the business of Circumstance and Ceremony, of which even the Church of England her self Says;
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When a Church-man therefore shall in scornful Pride look a-wry upon an humble, peaceable, pious, just, charitable Christian, meerly because he is a Dissenter from his Ceremonies, he sins against the Law of Christ,
When a Churchman Therefore shall in scornful Pride look awry upon an humble, peaceable, pious, just, charitable Christian, merely Because he is a Dissenter from his Ceremonies, he Sins against the Law of christ,
so some Dissenters (thanks be to God 'tis but some) are ready to condemn those of the Church of England as Prophane and Graceless, upon account of their use of the Church Forms and Liturgy.
so Some Dissenters (thanks be to God it's but Some) Are ready to condemn those of the Church of England as Profane and Graceless, upon account of their use of the Church Forms and Liturgy.
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Brethren, I tell you faithfully, this is an evil and wicked thing, 'tis against the plain Word of God, which saith, Judge not, that ye be not judged, Matth. 7. 1. Let us not judge one another any more, Rom. 14. 13. 'Tis a sin against the Doctrine of my Text:
Brothers, I tell you faithfully, this is an evil and wicked thing, it's against the plain Word of God, which Says, Judge not, that you be not judged, Matthew 7. 1. Let us not judge one Another any more, Rom. 14. 13. It's a since against the Doctrine of my Text:
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Wherefore 'tis a very unrighteous Thing to condemn a Man as a Disloyal Subject of the Lord Jesus for that which will not, cannot possibly prove him to be so, let all be said against it which the nature of the thing will admit.
Wherefore it's a very unrighteous Thing to condemn a Man as a Disloyal Subject of the Lord jesus for that which will not, cannot possibly prove him to be so, let all be said against it which the nature of the thing will admit.
Indeed, such a Spirit is contrary to the drift of the Gospel, that I have as little Charity for such as for any sort of Men whatsoever, that carry the Face of Religion in their Lives.
Indeed, such a Spirit is contrary to the drift of the Gospel, that I have as little Charity for such as for any sort of Men whatsoever, that carry the Face of Religion in their Lives.
and have not Charity, I am become as sounding Brass, or a tinkling Cymbal: And though I have the Gift of Prophecy, and understand all Mysteries, and all Knowledge;
and have not Charity, I am become as sounding Brass, or a tinkling Cymbal: And though I have the Gift of Prophecy, and understand all Mysteres, and all Knowledge;
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By this Text I am strongly inclined to think, that Censorious Persons (those that are habitually and prevalently so) do really want that Charity which is essential to Christianity,
By this Text I am strongly inclined to think, that Censorious Persons (those that Are habitually and prevalently so) do really want that Charity which is essential to Christianity,
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and so in the midst of their specious Appearances and high Pretensions are Nothing. Wherefore methinks Persons should be afraid of being Guilty of a Sin that brings such a Spot as seems not to be the Spot of God's Children. (To use the words, Deut. 32. 5.)
and so in the midst of their specious Appearances and high Pretensions Are Nothing. Wherefore methinks Persons should be afraid of being Guilty of a since that brings such a Spot as seems not to be the Spot of God's Children. (To use the words, Deuteronomy 32. 5.)
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By him some are perswaded to think well of themselves, if they keep their Church, say their Prayers Sundays and Holidays, receive the Sacrament according to the Church of England, and never go to Meetings.
By him Some Are persuaded to think well of themselves, if they keep their Church, say their Prayers Sundays and Holidays, receive the Sacrament according to the Church of England, and never go to Meetings.
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Another he is tooth and nail against Supersttion and Will-worship, and the same time indulgeth himself in the more hateful and mischievous Sin of Dissimulation and Hypocrisy. Poor Souls!
another he is tooth and nail against Supersttion and Will-worship, and the same time indulgeth himself in the more hateful and mischievous since of Dissimulation and Hypocrisy. Poor Souls!
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To poor weak Christians that are ready to stumble, and be turned out of the way upon account of the many and various Opinions that there are amongst Christians at this day.
To poor weak Christians that Are ready to Stumble, and be turned out of the Way upon account of the many and various Opinions that there Are among Christians At this day.
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For 'tis a certain Truth, (I pray you to remember it) That no one Party of Protestants is so in the Right as to Christian Religion, that the other be damningly Wrong;
For it's a certain Truth, (I pray you to Remember it) That no one Party of Protestants is so in the Right as to Christian Religion, that the other be damningly Wrong;
for the Controversy amongst them is not about those Things that are Necessary to Salvation, in these they are All Agreed. Wherefore 'tis undoubtedly certain, that a Church-man may be an Holy Man, and be Saved.
for the Controversy among them is not about those Things that Are Necessary to Salvation, in these they Are All Agreed. Wherefore it's undoubtedly certain, that a Churchman may be an Holy Man, and be Saved.
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but that Heaven is peopled with all these (though there they be of one Mind.) Wherefore the question is not, Which is the Way to Heaven, by Church or by Meeting? If it was, I would boldly say, either is the Way.
but that Heaven is peopled with all these (though there they be of one Mind.) Wherefore the question is not, Which is the Way to Heaven, by Church or by Meeting? If it was, I would boldly say, either is the Way.
and you will find the Blessing from Heaven descending upon your Souls in such a manner as will abundantly satisfy you, that you are going to Heaven, whither you hear in a Church or Meeting-House.
and you will find the Blessing from Heaven descending upon your Souls in such a manner as will abundantly satisfy you, that you Are going to Heaven, whither you hear in a Church or Meeting-House.
