The monster of sinful self-seeking, anatomizd together with a description of the heavenly and blessed selfe-seeking : in a sermon preached at Pauls the 10. of December, 1654 / by Edm. Calamy, B.D. ...
2. It is not spoken of the Heathens, who knew not Christ, (for it is no wonder for them that knew not Christ, not to seek the things of Christ) nor of Apostate Christians that had totally forsaken Christ;
2. It is not spoken of the heathens, who knew not christ, (for it is no wonder for them that knew not christ, not to seek the things of christ) nor of Apostate Christians that had totally forsaken christ;
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but by way of Declaration, what was practised in the Apostles dayes when the Church of Christ was a Virgin Church, flourishing in all its beauty and glory,
but by Way of Declaration, what was practised in the Apostles days when the Church of christ was a Virgae Church, flourishing in all its beauty and glory,
Had these words been a Prophecy of our times, which are the last and worst times, the iron age of the Church, in which it is crumbled into a thousand fractions, it had been no wonder;
Had these words been a Prophecy of our times, which Are the last and worst times, the iron age of the Church, in which it is crumbled into a thousand fractions, it had been no wonder;
and doe with it what we please, but we cannot doe so with our health, riches and honours, &c. For riches have wings and fly away from us whether we will or no,
and do with it what we please, but we cannot do so with our health, riches and honours, etc. For riches have wings and fly away from us whither we will or no,
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but according as God hath prescribed, therefore they are called another mans, and not our owne. L•k. 16. 12. We our selves are not our owne, 1 Cor. 6. 19. You are not your owne much lesse are these bodily comforts our own;
but according as God hath prescribed, Therefore they Are called Another men, and not our own. L•k. 16. 12. We our selves Are not our own, 1 Cor. 6. 19. You Are not your own much less Are these bodily comforts our own;
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The things of Jesus Christ are the things of the Church of Christ, which are therefore called the things of Christ, 1. Because Christ is the Husband of the Church, and the things of the wife are the things of her husband. 2. Because Christ hath purchased them for us by his Death and Passion. 3. Because of the great love that Christ hath to his Church, which is so great,
The things of jesus christ Are the things of the Church of christ, which Are Therefore called the things of christ, 1. Because christ is the Husband of the Church, and the things of the wife Are the things of her husband. 2. Because christ hath purchased them for us by his Death and Passion. 3. Because of the great love that christ hath to his Church, which is so great,
and administration of the Sacraments in Christs way. 2. The precious truths of the Gospel. 3. The government of the Church according to Scripturepatterne.
and administration of the Sacraments in Christ Way. 2. The precious truths of the Gospel. 3. The government of the Church according to Scripturepatterne.
Thus Calvin, Quod omnes dicit, non urgenda est particula universalis, no nullam exceptionem admittas, erant enim alii quo { que } qualis Epaphroditus, sed pauci:
Thus calvin, Quod omnes dicit, non urgenda est Particula Universalis, no Nullam exceptionem admittas, Erant enim alii quo { que } qualis Epaphroditus, sed Pauci:
The full meaning then of the text is this, That even in the Apostles dayes, In aureo illo saeculo, in quo omnes virtutes effloruerunt, in that golden age, in which all vertues did flourish, there were many,
The full meaning then of the text is this, That even in the Apostles days, In Aureo illo saeculo, in quo omnes Virtues effloruerunt, in that golden age, in which all Virtues did flourish, there were many,
Methinks I can hardly see a man in place and power, but I can see it written upon his forehead in great Characters, this man seeks himselfe and not the things of Jesus Christ.
Methinks I can hardly see a man in place and power, but I can see it written upon his forehead in great Characters, this man seeks himself and not the things of jesus christ.
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If I had a window to look into the hearts of all here present, I feare me I should finde many selfe-seekers, but few Christ-seekers, so that this text may sitly be called, Englands looking-glasse: wherein we may behold,
If I had a window to look into the hearts of all Here present, I Fear me I should find many self-seekers, but few Christ-seekers, so that this text may sitly be called, Englands Looking glass: wherein we may behold,
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By seeking the things of Iesus Christ, before our owne things, and more then our owne things, and by seeking them heartily, throughly, zealously and sincerely;
By seeking the things of Iesus christ, before our own things, and more then our own things, and by seeking them heartily, thoroughly, zealously and sincerely;
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Doct. That amongst the multitude of Christians, who professe love to Christ and his Church, there are many selfe-seekers, but few Christ-seekers. Or thus,
Doct. That among the multitude of Christians, who profess love to christ and his Church, there Are many self-seekers, but few Christ-seekers. Or thus,
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3. It is a great and grievous sinne, a Soule-destroying, a Church and State-destroying sinne. 4. It is a secret and hidden sinne, a sinne that most are guilty of,
3. It is a great and grievous sin, a Soul-destroying, a Church and State-destroying sin. 4. It is a secret and hidden sin, a sin that most Are guilty of,
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Qu. 1. Whether all selfe-seeking, be diametrically opposite to Christ seeking? Qu. 2. What is that selfe seeking, which is inconsistent with Christ-seeking?
Qu. 1. Whither all Self-seeking, be diametrically opposite to christ seeking? Qu. 2. What is that self seeking, which is inconsistent with Christ-seeking?
Ans For answer to this you must know, that it is not simply and absolutely unlawfull for a man to seek himselfe, no more than it is to love himselfe. Religion doth not destroy naturall affections,
Ans For answer to this you must know, that it is not simply and absolutely unlawful for a man to seek himself, no more than it is to love himself. Religion does not destroy natural affections,
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and disswade us from sin, Deut. 28. Lev. 26. Deut. 32. 46, 47. Is. 1. 19. Rom. 2. 7, 8. Rom. 8. 13. Gal. 6. 8. The Scripture gives us leave to love our selves,
and dissuade us from since, Deuteronomy 28. Lev. 26. Deuteronomy 32. 46, 47. Is. 1. 19. Rom. 2. 7, 8. Rom. 8. 13. Gal. 6. 8. The Scripture gives us leave to love our selves,
Nor did the Martyrs who could not accept deliverance, that they might obtaine a better resurrection, Heb. 11. 35. who received joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves that they had in Heaven a better,
Nor did the Martyrs who could not accept deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection, Hebrew 11. 35. who received joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves that they had in Heaven a better,
This is sinfull, but to make the hope of reward one motive of service, is not only lawful, but necessary. For it is our duty to use all Gods Motives, as well as all Gods Ordinances, and as it is a sinne for any man to say, that he hath no need of Gospel-Ordinances,
This is sinful, but to make the hope of reward one motive of service, is not only lawful, but necessary. For it is our duty to use all God's Motives, as well as all God's Ordinances, and as it is a sin for any man to say, that he hath no need of Gospel ordinances,
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1. There is a lawfull selfe-seeking, and that is, when a Christian seeks his owne private gaine and honour in the last place, and in the least place, when he seeks the things of Christ, in the first and chiefe place,
1. There is a lawful Self-seeking, and that is, when a Christian seeks his own private gain and honour in the last place, and in the least place, when he seeks the things of christ, in the First and chief place,
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For the more we know of this Divine selfe-seeking, the more we will shun and abhor the sinfull self-seeking. Give me leave to deliver what I have to say about it, in these ensuing Propositions, which I doe not name as several distinct heads,
For the more we know of this Divine Self-seeking, the more we will shun and abhor the sinful self-seeking. Give me leave to deliver what I have to say about it, in these ensuing Propositions, which I do not name as several distinct Heads,
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The Body of Man is the worst halfe of Man, vilissima pars hominis, The shell, the boxe, the carcasse of Man. Intus est, quod homo est, The Soule of Man is the Man of Man. Animus uniuscujusque is est quisque.
The Body of Man is the worst half of Man, vilissima pars hominis, The shell, the box, the carcase of Man. Intus est, quod homo est, The Soul of Man is the Man of Man. Animus uniuscujusque is est Quisque.
Even so that Man that over-pampers his Body, that laboureth curare cutem, magis quam animam, to stuffe his body with dainty food, to cloath his body with fine apparell,
Even so that Man that over-pampers his Body, that Laboureth curare cutem, magis quam animam, to stuff his body with dainty food, to cloth his body with fine apparel,
And therefore he that beates downe his body, and brings it into subjection, and labours to make it a fit servant to his soule, that endures hardship with his body,
And Therefore he that beats down his body, and brings it into subjection, and labours to make it a fit servant to his soul, that endures hardship with his body,
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but makes no provision to live happily when he dyes, this man may seeme to love himselfe for a minute, but sure I am he hates himselfe to all eternity.
but makes no provision to live happily when he dies, this man may seem to love himself for a minute, but sure I am he hates himself to all eternity.
He that hates himselfe as corrupted by Adams fall, and seeketh the utter ruine and extirpation of the old Adam within him, this man doth truly love himself.
He that hates himself as corrupted by Adams fallen, and seeks the utter ruin and extirpation of the old Adam within him, this man does truly love himself.
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As Zipporah by circumcising her child, saved the life of her husband: So the way to save thy soule, is to circumcise and pare off NONLATINALPHABET, all superstuity of haughtinesse, James 1. 21. This is the meaning of that which Christ saith, Mat 5. 29, 30. If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out,
As Zipporah by circumcising her child, saved the life of her husband: So the Way to save thy soul, is to circumcise and pare off, all superstuity of haughtiness, James 1. 21. This is the meaning of that which christ Says, Mathew 5. 29, 30. If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out,
As a man in a Dropsie, the more he denieth himself drink the more he seekes himself; because the lesse he drinketh the more he destroyeth his disease. Even so the more thou deniest thy corrupt self, the more thou seekest thy self,
As a man in a Dropsy, the more he Denieth himself drink the more he seeks himself; Because the less he Drinketh the more he Destroyeth his disease. Even so the more thou deniest thy corrupt self, the more thou Seekest thy self,
because the more thou deniest thy corrupt self, the more thou destroyest thy spirituall diseases; the more thou ruinatest the Devils faction within thee,
Because the more thou deniest thy corrupt self, the more thou destroyest thy spiritual diseases; the more thou ruinatest the Devils faction within thee,
He that loves his sins, hates his own soul, Pro. 8. 36. Gal. 6. 8. he that soweth sin, shall reap hell, he that makes provision for the flesh, provides fuel for bel fire.
He that loves his Sins, hates his own soul, Pro 8. 36. Gal. 6. 8. he that Soweth since, shall reap hell, he that makes provision for the Flesh, provides fuel for bel fire.
and which made him cry out, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death, Rom. 7. 24. therefore I may truly say, he that is the greatest selfe-denier, is the greatest selfe-seeker.
and which made him cry out, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death, Rom. 7. 24. Therefore I may truly say, he that is the greatest self-denier, is the greatest self-seeker.
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He that loves himselfe for himselfe, and for his owne ends, destroyes himselfe, because the end for which God made us, is to serve him, and not our selves.
He that loves himself for himself, and for his own ends, Destroys himself, Because the end for which God made us, is to serve him, and not our selves.
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for this is a certaine truth, The lesse we seek our selves and our owne ends in any holy duty, the more we seek our selves, because the lesse we seek our selves, the more we seek God and his glory,
for this is a certain truth, The less we seek our selves and our own ends in any holy duty, the more we seek our selves, Because the less we seek our selves, the more we seek God and his glory,
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and therefore the Papists who teach men to doe good works that thereby they might merit heaven, (supposing their Doctrine to be true) lose all the reward of their good worke.
and Therefore the Papists who teach men to do good works that thereby they might merit heaven, (supposing their Doctrine to be true) loose all the reward of their good work.
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As the happinesse of a member of the body is in conjunction with the body, (take it from the body it dieth.) So the happinesse of Man is in conjunction with God, who is our chiefest good, who is an universall good, therefore he that seeks union with God most, seeks himselfe most.
As the happiness of a member of the body is in conjunction with the body, (take it from the body it Dieth.) So the happiness of Man is in conjunction with God, who is our chiefest good, who is an universal good, Therefore he that seeks Union with God most, seeks himself most.
He that loves the publique good more than his owne private good, that seeks the prosperity of Sion and Jerusalem, of Church and State more than his owne, is a Divine selfe-seeker.
He that loves the public good more than his own private good, that seeks the Prosperity of Sion and Jerusalem, of Church and State more than his own, is a Divine self-seeker.
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A man that is in danger to have his head cut off, will willingly (even out of selfe-love) lift up his arme and suffer it to be cut off to save his head,
A man that is in danger to have his head Cut off, will willingly (even out of Self-love) lift up his arm and suffer it to be Cut off to save his head,
Our safety is more wrapt up in the publique welfare, than in our private, and therefore they who preferre the publique, before the private, are the truest selfe-seekers. Thus did Old Ely, he mourned more for the losse of the Ark•, than of his two Sons.
Our safety is more wrapped up in the public welfare, than in our private, and Therefore they who prefer the public, before the private, Are the Truest self-seekers. Thus did Old Ely, he mourned more for the loss of the Ark•, than of his two Sons.
Thus also did David, Psa 137. 6. He preferred Jerusalem above his chiefe joy, In a storme at Sea, he that seeks the preservation of the Ship, seeks most the preservation of his own Trunk,
Thus also did David, Psa 137. 6. He preferred Jerusalem above his chief joy, In a storm At Sea, he that seeks the preservation of the Ship, seeks most the preservation of his own Trunk,
The truth is, if the Church and the true Religion be destroyed, to what purpose is it for a godly man to live? I read of Titus Vespasian, that when the Souldiers had destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem, they came to him and asked him, what they should doe with the Priests that did supervive? Kill them (said he) for now their worke is at an end.
The truth is, if the Church and the true Religion be destroyed, to what purpose is it for a godly man to live? I read of Titus Vespasian, that when the Soldiers had destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem, they Come to him and asked him, what they should do with the Priests that did supervive? Kill them (said he) for now their work is At an end.
When Religion is destroyed, what will it advantage a godly man to live? therefore they that seek the good of the Church, more than their owne, are blessed selfe-seekers.
When Religion is destroyed, what will it advantage a godly man to live? Therefore they that seek the good of the Church, more than their own, Are blessed self-seekers.
The holy Martyrs who loved not their lives unto the death, were the greatest selfe seekers. It is a most blessed selfe-seeking, to suffer the fire of Martyrdome, to avoid the fire of Hell, to lose earthly promotions, to attain everlasting honours: And therefore Christ argueth from selfe-love, Mat. 16. 25. Whosoever will save his life shall lose it,
The holy Martyrs who loved not their lives unto the death, were the greatest self seekers. It is a most blessed Self-seeking, to suffer the fire of Martyrdom, to avoid the fire of Hell, to loose earthly promotions, to attain everlasting honours: And Therefore christ argue from Self-love, Mathew 16. 25. Whosoever will save his life shall loose it,
so also Mark. 10. 29, 30. the antient Martyrs did the like, Heb. 10. 34. Heb. 11. 35. He that loseth all for Christ, shall finde more than he hath lost in Christ.
so also Mark. 10. 29, 30. the ancient Martyrs did the like, Hebrew 10. 34. Hebrew 11. 35. He that loses all for christ, shall find more than he hath lost in christ.
From all that I have said concerning this blessed selfe-seeking, I gather these three conclusions: 1. That no Man is a true selfe, seeker, who is not a true Christ-seeker.
From all that I have said Concerning this blessed Self-seeking, I gather these three conclusions: 1. That no Man is a true self, seeker, who is not a true Christ seeker.
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2. That true Religion, and a consciencious walking according to the rules of it is founded upon Right reason, and that no man can be truely said to be a rationall man, who is not a Religious man; for the more Religious any man is, the more he seeks himselfe and his owne happinesse;
2. That true Religion, and a conscientious walking according to the rules of it is founded upon Right reason, and that no man can be truly said to be a rational man, who is not a Religious man; for the more Religious any man is, the more he seeks himself and his own happiness;
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But now in the third place, besides this lawfull, and this heavenly, and blessed selfe seeking, there is a sinfull, cursed, and devilish selfe-seeking, a selfe-seeking which is complained on in the Text, inconsistent and incompossible, with a true Christ-seeking, which is the root of all the miseries that have hapned to this Nation.
But now in the third place, beside this lawful, and this heavenly, and blessed self seeking, there is a sinful, cursed, and devilish Self-seeking, a Self-seeking which is complained on in the Text, inconsistent and incompossible, with a true Christ-seeking, which is the root of all the misery's that have happened to this nation.
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When a Man makes himselfe his God, worshipeth himselfe, and doth whatsoever he doth for his carnall selfe, serves himselfe in Committees, Army, Parliament, Ministry,
When a Man makes himself his God, Worshippeth himself, and does whatsoever he does for his carnal self, serves himself in Committees, Army, Parliament, Ministry,
2. When a Christian seeks his owne things, and the things of Christ also, but seeks his owne things antecedently to the things of Christ. When he first seeks his owne things,
2. When a Christian seeks his own things, and the things of christ also, but seeks his own things antecedently to the things of christ. When he First seeks his own things,
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When a man prizeth his owne profit and preferment, and loveth his owne praise and glory more than the profit, praise and honour of Christ and his Gospel.
When a man prizeth his own profit and preferment, and loves his own praise and glory more than the profit, praise and honour of christ and his Gospel.
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Such was Demas, who forsook Paul and embraced the present world, and such were the Pharisees, John 12. 43. Who loved the praise of Men, more than the praise of God.
Such was Demas, who forsook Paul and embraced the present world, and such were the Pharisees, John 12. 43. Who loved the praise of Men, more than the praise of God.
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Such another was Demetrius the Silver-Smith, who pretended a zeal to the great Goddesse Diana, and therefore caused an uproare against Paul to defend the Goddesse,
Such Another was Demetrius the Silver-Smith, who pretended a zeal to the great Goddess Diana, and Therefore caused an uproar against Paul to defend the Goddess,
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but it was the gaine he got by making Shrines for Diana, that was the principle that set him on worke, he pretended Diana, but intended himselfe, he had dolum in idolo, as one saith.
but it was the gain he god by making Shrines for Diana, that was the principle that Set him on work, he pretended Diana, but intended himself, he had dolum in Idol, as one Says.
Such a one was the young man in the Gospel, who forsook Christ, rather than he would part with his great possessions. Such was Spyra, who himself tels the story;
Such a one was the young man in the Gospel, who forsook christ, rather than he would part with his great possessions. Such was Spyra, who himself tells the story;
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6. The last head of this Monster is, when a Christian seeks the good of his Body, to the prejudice of his Soule, when he bestoweth all his time, all his strength,
6. The last head of this Monster is, when a Christian seeks the good of his Body, to the prejudice of his Soul, when he bestoweth all his time, all his strength,
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and all his cares and indeavours, in providing for his perishing carcasse, and neglects to provide for his eternall Soule, when he layeth up all his treasure upon earth,
and all his Cares and endeavours, in providing for his perishing carcase, and neglects to provide for his Eternal Soul, when he Layeth up all his treasure upon earth,
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The third question is, How is it possible that there should be so many men who professe themselves to be Christans and (in words at least) profess love to Christ and his interest,
The third question is, How is it possible that there should be so many men who profess themselves to be Christians and (in words At least) profess love to christ and his Interest,
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Answ. This Soule-destroying and Church destroying selfe-seeking proceedeth from six sinfull and cursed roots. 1. From want of true and unfeigned love to Jesus Christ, and his interest.
Answer This Soul-destroying and Church destroying Self-seeking Proceedeth from six sinful and cursed roots. 1. From want of true and unfeigned love to jesus christ, and his Interest.
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Love is a most powerfull affection, the Masterwheel that carrieth the whole Soul after it. Amor meus pondus me•, saith Aug. •o feror quo•un { que } feror.
Love is a most powerful affection, the Masterwheel that Carrieth the Whole Soul After it. Amor meus pondus me•, Says Aug. •o feror quo•un { que } feror.
If a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would be contemned, Cant. 8. 6, 7. If we did love the Lord Jesus and his Gospel, in good earnest, we would rather part with Liberty, Estate, Life,
If a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would be contemned, Cant 8. 6, 7. If we did love the Lord jesus and his Gospel, in good earnest, we would rather part with Liberty, Estate, Life,
because men are lovers of themselves, therefore they are covetous, proud, unthankfull, unholy, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, &c. From this sinfull self-love proceeds this sinfull self-seeking.
Because men Are lovers of themselves, Therefore they Are covetous, proud, unthankful, unholy, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, etc. From this sinful Self-love proceeds this sinful self-seeking.
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for (as a Martyr well said at the stake) if we should unrip and anatomize a wicked man, we should finde nothing in him but self-love, and worldly love: by Nature we love the Creature m•e than the Creator, pleasures more than God,
for (as a Martyr well said At the stake) if we should unrip and anatomise a wicked man, we should find nothing in him but Self-love, and worldly love: by Nature we love the Creature m•e than the Creator, pleasures more than God,
Thus the Pharisees, who were Hypocrites, under pretence made long prayers that they might devour widdows houses, Mat. 23. 14. Thus Herod pretends to worship Christ,
Thus the Pharisees, who were Hypocrites, under pretence made long Prayers that they might devour Widows houses, Mathew 23. 14. Thus Herod pretends to worship christ,
and therefore as the Devill never sheweth himself but under some handsome form, sometimes under Samuels mantle, sometimes transformed into an Angel of light;
and Therefore as the devil never shows himself but under Some handsome from, sometime under Samuels mantle, sometime transformed into an Angel of Light;
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The Apostle tells 2 Tim. 3. 5. that in the last times there should be men, who should be lovers of themselves, treacherous, heady, high-minded, without naturall affection, &c. having a form of godlinesse; which last words are to be understood NONLATINALPHABET as relating to all the former sins.
The Apostle tells 2 Tim. 3. 5. that in the last times there should be men, who should be lovers of themselves, treacherous, heady, High-minded, without natural affection, etc. having a from of godliness; which last words Are to be understood as relating to all the former Sins.
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Thus did the rich Fool, Luke 12. who built his barnes bigger, and said, soule take thy ease, &c. he supposed that he sought his own happinesse in so doing:
Thus did the rich Fool, Lycia 12. who built his Barns bigger, and said, soul take thy ease, etc. he supposed that he sought his own happiness in so doing:
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and so did the rich Glutton, when he cloathed himselfe in purple, and fared deliciously ever day, &c. But now did a wicked man convincingly understand, that this self-seeking is self-hating, and self-destroying: That the rich Glutton by pampering his body, damned his soule:
and so did the rich Glutton, when he clothed himself in purple, and fared deliciously ever day, etc. But now did a wicked man convincingly understand, that this self-seeking is self-hating, and Self-destroying: That the rich Glutton by pampering his body, damned his soul:
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that the rich Fool, by laying up goods for a few yeares, lost his soule to all eternity: That he that denieth himself most, seeks himself most, He that serves God best, seeks himself most:
that the rich Fool, by laying up goods for a few Years, lost his soul to all eternity: That he that Denieth himself most, seeks himself most, He that serves God best, seeks himself most:
that he that loseth his life for Christ, shall finde a better life in Christ. Did he (I say) convincingly believe this, he would not sinfully seek himself:
that he that loses his life for christ, shall find a better life in christ. Did he (I say) convincingly believe this, he would not sinfully seek himself:
1. He hath no love unto Jesus Christ & his interest, and there is a double curse pronounced against those that love not the Lord Jesus, 1 Cor. 16. 22. 2. He hath no love to his Neighbour, but for his owne ends;
1. He hath no love unto jesus christ & his Interest, and there is a double curse pronounced against those that love not the Lord jesus, 1 Cor. 16. 22. 2. He hath no love to his Neighbour, but for his own ends;
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it is making our selves and our own interest, the root, rule, and scope of all our undertakings, which is to make an Idoll of our selves and to usurp the throne of God.
it is making our selves and our own Interest, the root, Rule, and scope of all our undertakings, which is to make an Idol of our selves and to usurp the throne of God.
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It is 〈 ◊ 〉 omnium v•tiorum, a sin, and the cause of all sin, the Pl•e so•e o• Church and State, the great Church-devouring, and State destroying sin To give some few instances.
It is 〈 ◊ 〉 omnium v•tiorum, a since, and the cause of all since, the Pl•e so•e o• Church and State, the great Church-devouring, and State destroying since To give Some few instances.
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What is the reason that the Government of the Church, so happily began, is now obstructed, and almost quite broken in 〈 ◊ 〉? Is it not because all men seek their owne,
What is the reason that the Government of the Church, so happily began, is now obstructed, and almost quite broken in 〈 ◊ 〉? Is it not Because all men seek their own,
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and suffer Religion to be almost lost, and yet dare not appeare for it? Why is it that our Lectures are so little frequented in most places• that many think nothing too much to give to their 〈 ◊ 〉,
and suffer Religion to be almost lost, and yet Dare not appear for it? Why is it that our Lectures Are so little frequented in most places• that many think nothing too much to give to their 〈 ◊ 〉,
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What is the reason that the things of the Church drive on so slowly, like the Egyptian Chariots, when the wheeles were taken off? what is the reason that there is so much oppression and injustice in places of judicature? So much cousenage and false dealing in our commerce one with another, in a word, what is the cause of all our miseries both in Church and State? Is it not because all men seek their own,
What is the reason that the things of the Church drive on so slowly, like the Egyptian Chariots, when the wheels were taken off? what is the reason that there is so much oppression and injustice in places of judicature? So much cozenage and false dealing in our commerce one with Another, in a word, what is the cause of all our misery's both in Church and State? Is it not Because all men seek their own,
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when the Saints of God met together in one place, with one accord, much more may we of our times, which are the last and worst, the iron age, wherein the Church of Christ is wofully divided, and wonderfully Apostatized:
when the Saints of God met together in one place, with one accord, much more may we of our times, which Are the last and worst, the iron age, wherein the Church of christ is woefully divided, and wonderfully Apostatized:
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And yet I dare not say, all men collectively, I believe there are a few names even in England. which have not defiled their garments, and have not bowed their knees to Baal, some Magistrates, some Gentlemen, some Ministers and Citizens yet remaining, who seek the things of Jesus Christ more than their owne,
And yet I Dare not say, all men collectively, I believe there Are a few names even in England. which have not defiled their garments, and have not bowed their knees to Baal, Some Magistrates, Some Gentlemen, Some Ministers and Citizens yet remaining, who seek the things of jesus christ more than their own,
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and with Old Ely are more troubled about the Arke of God, than their owne private relations: But these are a very few in comparison It is certaine, that most of all sorts are guilty of this sinfull selfe-seeking, most Magistrates, most Gentlemen, Ministers and Citizens. Now then let us examine our selves,
and with Old Ely Are more troubled about the Ark of God, than their own private relations: But these Are a very few in comparison It is certain, that most of all sorts Are guilty of this sinful Self-seeking, most Magistrates, most Gentlemen, Ministers and Citizens. Now then let us examine our selves,
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It reigned not onely in Pauls time, but in Debora 's, and Baraks, who tell us that for the divisions of Reuben, there were great searchings of heart, because he abode among the Sheep-folds,
It reigned not only in Paul's time, but in Deborah is, and Baracks, who tell us that for the divisions of Reuben, there were great searchings of heart, Because he Abided among the Sheepfolds,
4. It is a great and hidden iniquity, an inward, invisible, and spirituall sinne, that consumes England as a moth, not as a Lion: It is threatned, Hos. 5. 12. 14. That God would be to Ephraim as a Moth, and as a Lion, Murder, Adultery, Sodomy, injustice, &c. devoures England as a Lion, but selfe-love and selfe seeking destroies it as a Moth secretly, and yet certainly:
4. It is a great and hidden iniquity, an inward, invisible, and spiritual sin, that consumes England as a moth, not as a lion: It is threatened, Hos. 5. 12. 14. That God would be to Ephraim as a Moth, and as a lion, Murder, Adultery, Sodomy, injustice, etc. devours England as a lion, but Self-love and self seeking Destroys it as a Moth secretly, and yet Certainly:
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she answered, •eream ego modo ille imperet. Let me perish so he may be Emperour. There are many such, who say in their hearts, Perat religio modo ego imperem;
she answered, •eream ego modo Isle imperet. Let me perish so he may be Emperor. There Are many such, who say in their hearts, Perat Religio modo ego imperem;
and carry this name as Uriah did his Letters to Joab, Non ad salutem, sed ad runam, not for Salvation, but Damnation, you shall know them by this Character.
and carry this name as Uriah did his Letters to Joab, Non ad salutem, sed ad runam, not for Salvation, but Damnation, you shall know them by this Character.
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Let such men as these have their trading as formerly, enjoy outward prosperity, and be freed from taxes, they will thinke themselves sufficiently happy.
Let such men as these have their trading as formerly, enjoy outward Prosperity, and be freed from Taxes, they will think themselves sufficiently happy.
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these are they that make their Money their God, who minde earthly things whose end is damnation, of whom I may say as Christ of Iudas, better they had never been borne.
these Are they that make their Money their God, who mind earthly things whose end is damnation, of whom I may say as christ of Iudas, better they had never been born.
If thy marrow and strength of thy Soule, goe out after them, if thou makest them thy NONLATINALPHABET, thy Primum quaerite, and unum necessarium, and the things of Christ, thy NONLATINALPHABET, and idle houre.
If thy marrow and strength of thy Soul, go out After them, if thou Makest them thy, thy Primum Seek, and Unum Necessary, and the things of christ, thy, and idle hour.
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If the seeking of thine own, make thee neglect the things of Christ, or seek after them negligently, this a signe that thou dost over-value and over-affect thine owne things,
If the seeking of thine own, make thee neglect the things of christ, or seek After them negligently, this a Signen that thou dost overvalue and over-affect thine own things,
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2. If thou mournest more for personall miseries, than for the desolations of Sion, it is a signe thou mindest thine owne things more than the things of Christ, this is a frame of spirit, quite opposite to true Saintship.
2. If thou mournest more for personal misery's, than for the desolations of Sion, it is a Signen thou mindest thine own things more than the things of christ, this is a frame of Spirit, quite opposite to true Saintship.
If the preserving of thine owne things make thee betray the things of Christ by sinfull silence, or base cowardise, this is a sign thou preferrest thine own interest before the interest of Christ.
If the preserving of thine own things make thee betray the things of christ by sinful silence, or base cowardice, this is a Signen thou preferrest thine own Interest before the Interest of christ.
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4. If the seeking of thine own things make thee seek to find out excuses, and vaine pretences, to hinder thee from appearing for Christ, this is a sign, &c, I read Luke 14 18. when the Servant was sent to fetch the Guests to the great Supper of the Gospel, they all with one consent, began to make excuse, &c. The times wherein we live, are very sinfull and perillous:
4. If the seeking of thine own things make thee seek to find out excuses, and vain pretences, to hinder thee from appearing for christ, this is a Signen, etc., I read Lycia 14 18. when the Servant was sent to fetch the Guests to the great Supper of the Gospel, they all with one consent, began to make excuse, etc. The times wherein we live, Are very sinful and perilous:
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3. Vain and unprofitable. For notwithstanding the excuses they made, it is said, verse 24. That none of these men which were bidden shall tast of my supper.
3. Vain and unprofitable. For notwithstanding the excuses they made, it is said, verse 24. That none of these men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
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4. Unreasonable and unconscionable. For they made those things laqueos Diaboli, snares and impediments to hinder them from Christ, which would have been vincula obedientiae, motives and incouragements to bring them to Christ.
4. Unreasonable and unconscionable. For they made those things laqueos Diaboli, snares and impediments to hinder them from christ, which would have been vincula obedientiae, motives and encouragements to bring them to christ.
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If thou renouncest and rejectest the Lord Christ and his Truths, rather than thou wilt lose thy creature-enjoyments, thou art a sinful self-seeker of the highest forme.
If thou renouncest and rejectest the Lord christ and his Truths, rather than thou wilt loose thy Creature enjoyments, thou art a sinful self-seeker of the highest Form.
But now on the contrary, If thou pursuest after the things of Christ in the first and chiefe place; If thou mournest more for Church desolations than personall miseries; If the more wealth thou hast, the more couragious thou art for God,
But now on the contrary, If thou pursuest After the things of christ in the First and chief place; If thou mournest more for Church desolations than personal misery's; If the more wealth thou hast, the more courageous thou art for God,
and art glad, that thou hast an Estate to lose for Christs cause; If the seeking of thine owne things doe not put thee upon lying, vaine, frivolous, and unconscionable excuses;
and art glad, that thou hast an Estate to loose for Christ cause; If the seeking of thine own things do not put thee upon lying, vain, frivolous, and unconscionable excuses;
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If you thinke to gaine me to deny Christ for the re-obtaining of my honours, take them all back againe: If this be the frame of thy heart, it is a certaine token that thou prizest, lovest and seekest the things of Christ before,
If you think to gain me to deny christ for the reobtaining of my honours, take them all back again: If this be the frame of thy heart, it is a certain token that thou prizest, Lovest and Seekest the things of christ before,
but seek their owne things, under colour of seeking the things of Christ, who hold forth the preservation and propagation of Religion as a stalking horse, to catch men by,
but seek their own things, under colour of seeking the things of christ, who hold forth the preservation and propagation of Religion as a stalking horse, to catch men by,
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but alwaies covered over with Samuels mantle: There is no sinne hath more NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, Figleaves and religious cloaks to cover it, then this sinne.
but always covered over with Samuels mantle: There is no sin hath more and, Fig leaves and religious cloaks to cover it, then this sin.
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but yet act like a Dragon, signifying unto us, that Antichrist should under colour of Religion, act all his villanies, and bloudy Massacres, and by this means deceive all the world.
but yet act like a Dragon, signifying unto us, that Antichrist should under colour of Religion, act all his villainies, and bloody Massacres, and by this means deceive all the world.
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What Murders, what Treasons hath not the Pope committed under the colour of defending the Catholique Religion? under pretence of being Peters successor,
What Murders, what Treasons hath not the Pope committed under the colour of defending the Catholic Religion? under pretence of being Peter's successor,
and of having •eters keyes, and chaire? Witnesse the holy league (as it was called) in France; witnesse the Gunpowder treason amongst us, undertaken under shew of Religion,
and of having •eters keys, and chair? Witness the holy league (as it was called) in France; witness the Gunpowder treason among us, undertaken under show of Religion,
Men greedy of filthy lucre, who served not the Lord Jesus, but their owne bellies, who made merchandise of the Soules of people, making gaine their godlinesse, not godlinesse their gaine. But though they were such,
Men greedy of filthy lucre, who served not the Lord jesus, but their own bellies, who made merchandise of the Souls of people, making gain their godliness, not godliness their gain. But though they were such,
They honied over the poison of their Doctrine, with good words, and faire speeches, to deceive the hearts of the simple, Rom. 16. 18. Such a one was Pelagius (one of the greatest enemies to the Doctrine of Grace that ever the Church had) who made such a shew of godlinesse, that when Hierome first wrote against his Heresies, he was forced to conceale his name,
They honeyed over the poison of their Doctrine, with good words, and fair Speeches, to deceive the hearts of the simple, Rom. 16. 18. Such a one was Pelagius (one of the greatest enemies to the Doctrine of Grace that ever the Church had) who made such a show of godliness, that when Jerome First wrote against his Heresies, he was forced to conceal his name,
But amongst all sorts of Men, the great States-men, and deep Polititians are most eminently guilty of this sin, who usually bring Religion upon the stage meerly to usher in their Politick designes. It is a cursed Maxim in Machiavel, that Kings and Princes should labour after a shew of Religion,
But among all sorts of Men, the great Statesmen, and deep Politicians Are most eminently guilty of this since, who usually bring Religion upon the stage merely to usher in their Politic designs. It is a cursed Maxim in Machiavel, that Kings and Princes should labour After a show of Religion,
there was scarce ever any State or Church-reformer who did reforme Religion for Religions sake, but for his owne ends, either to be revenged of his enemies,
there was scarce ever any State or Church-reformer who did reform Religion for Religions sake, but for his own ends, either to be revenged of his enemies,
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It pleased God so to order affaires, in Henry the Eights time, that the Popes supremacy was abolished in England: But what was the principle that moved the King to doe this? was it out of love to the true Religion? or was it not rather that thereby he might be revenged of the Pope, who would not allow of his Divorce from his first Wife?
It pleased God so to order affairs, in Henry the Eights time, that the Popes supremacy was abolished in England: But what was the principle that moved the King to do this? was it out of love to the true Religion? or was it not rather that thereby he might be revenged of the Pope, who would not allow of his Divorce from his First Wife?
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In the History of the Civill Warres in France, I read that when the Princes of the blood fell out one with another, one party called in the Protestants to their assistance, not out of love to Religion, but that thereby they might gaine a party.
In the History of the Civil Wars in France, I read that when the Princes of the blood fell out one with Another, one party called in the Protestants to their assistance, not out of love to Religion, but that thereby they might gain a party.
I read of Goliahs sword hid in a cloth behind the Ephod, 1 Sam. 2. 9. The sword never appeares to the world under bloudy colours, but alwayes cloathed with a linnen Ephod, pretending Reformation of abuses in Church and State.
I read of Goliath's sword hid in a cloth behind the Ephod, 1 Sam. 2. 9. The sword never appears to the world under bloody colours, but always clothed with a linen Ephod, pretending Reformation of Abuses in Church and State.
But it is worth remembring, that this sword was the sword of Goliah, who was a defier of the Israel of God, and a great enemy to Religion. The summe of all amounts to this, that in all ages of the Church, especially in times of Civil Warre, and in times of Reformation, there are thousands that hold forth to the world, in their words and Declarations, a sincere desire to propagate the Gospel and the Kingdome of Christ, and to advance the pure Ordinances of Christ, yet notwithstanding minde nothing really and inwardly, but their preferment and advancement.
But it is worth remembering, that this sword was the sword of Goliath, who was a defier of the Israel of God, and a great enemy to Religion. The sum of all amounts to this, that in all ages of the Church, especially in times of Civil War, and in times of Reformation, there Are thousands that hold forth to the world, in their words and Declarations, a sincere desire to propagate the Gospel and the Kingdom of christ, and to advance the pure Ordinances of christ, yet notwithstanding mind nothing really and inwardly, but their preferment and advancement.
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Quest. But how shall I know whether I am but a pretender to the things of Iesus Christ? whether I am one who makes use of Religion to serve mine owne interest? Whether I am like Demetrius the Silver-smith, who minded his gaine more then his Goddesse?
Quest. But how shall I know whither I am but a pretender to the things of Iesus christ? whither I am one who makes use of Religion to serve mine own Interest? Whither I am like Demetrius the Silversmith, who minded his gain more then his Goddess?
1. If thou art as zealous for the advancement of Religion and Reformation, when it doth not concerne thy int rest, as when it doth; this is a certaine signe thou seekest the things of Christ in sincerity:
1. If thou art as zealous for the advancement of Religion and Reformation, when it does not concern thy int rest, as when it does; this is a certain Signen thou Seekest the things of christ in sincerity:
Thus it was with Moses, in the Rebellion of Corah and his company, there was a conjunction of interests; the conspiracy was against God and Mo•es, but the Idolatry of the Golden calfe, was onely against the interest of G•d, Moses was not prejudiced by it,
Thus it was with Moses, in the Rebellion of Corah and his company, there was a conjunction of interests; the Conspiracy was against God and Mo•es, but the Idolatry of the Golden calf, was only against the Interest of G•d, Moses was not prejudiced by it,
if thou drivest furiously when any gaine is to be got by a Reformation, but very heavily and slowly, when thy interest is not at all concerned, this is a signe that thou makest use of Religion for thine owne ends.
if thou drivest furiously when any gain is to be god by a Reformation, but very heavily and slowly, when thy Interest is not At all concerned, this is a Signen that thou Makest use of Religion for thine own ends.
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2. A pretender to the things of Christ, if he undertakes to doe service for Church or State, he will doe it by halves, so far as it makes for his interest and no farther.
2. A pretender to the things of christ, if he undertakes to do service for Church or State, he will do it by halves, so Far as it makes for his Interest and no farther.
This is the reason why the Reformation of Religion in most places of the Christian world is but a patcht Reformation, and as a Cake halfe baked, because that States and Kingdomes mould the Reformation, not according to the Word of God, but according to State-interest. Thus it was in Henry the Eights time, he thrust out the Popes Supremacy because it furthered his designe of a second Marriage,
This is the reason why the Reformation of Religion in most places of the Christian world is but a patched Reformation, and as a Cake half baked, Because that States and Kingdoms mould the Reformation, not according to the Word of God, but according to State-interest. Thus it was in Henry the Eights time, he thrust out the Popes Supremacy Because it furthered his Design of a second Marriage,
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Erasmus hath a notable saying of Luther, That he had been a good man, had he not medled too much with the Monks bellies, and the Popes triple Crowne, the Pope was willing to yield to a Reformation of the Church,
Erasmus hath a notable saying of Luther, That he had been a good man, had he not meddled too much with the Monks bellies, and the Popes triple Crown, the Pope was willing to yield to a Reformation of the Church,
so far as it might consist with the upholding of his triple Crowne, and no farther, &c. 3. A pretender to the things of Christ when he hath got what he aimes at, will leave Christ wholly, and lay aside all his pretences.
so Far as it might consist with the upholding of his triple Crown, and no farther, etc. 3. A pretender to the things of christ when he hath god what he aims At, will leave christ wholly, and lay aside all his pretences.
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when he was an Abbot, and then a Bishop, and then a Cardinal, he would have his Net spread for a Table-cloath, to put him in minde of his meane and poor originall;
when he was an Abbot, and then a Bishop, and then a Cardinal, he would have his Net spread for a Tablecloth, to put him in mind of his mean and poor original;
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4. He that seeks his owne things, under pretence of seeking the things of Christ, will walke contrary to his Protestations, Declarations, Vowes and Covenants, even then,
4. He that seeks his own things, under pretence of seeking the things of christ, will walk contrary to his Protestations, Declarations, Vows and Covenants, even then,
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and yet at the same time, he goeth with the Messengers sent by Balac. Are there not many amongst us, who when they Covenanted with hands lifted up to Heaven, to endeavour the extirpation of error and Heresie,
and yet At the same time, he Goes with the Messengers sent by Balaam. are there not many among us, who when they Covenanted with hands lifted up to Heaven, to endeavour the extirpation of error and Heresy,
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whether the wayes be lawfull or unlawfull, the persons good or bad, it is all one to him so he may obtaine his ambitious intendments, which is a certaine signe of a notorious hypocrite.
whither the ways be lawful or unlawful, the Persons good or bad, it is all one to him so he may obtain his ambitious intendments, which is a certain Signen of a notorious hypocrite.
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Let us I beseech you examine our selves, according to these severall notes and markes, whether we be guilty of this sinfull cursed and Devilish selfe-seeking.
Let us I beseech you examine our selves, according to these several notes and marks, whither we be guilty of this sinful cursed and Devilish Self-seeking.
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And know, that if this sinne rule and raigne in us, it makes us accessary to a fourefould murder; It makes us selfe-murderers, Church and State-murderers, and Christ-murderers. It brings us under a double Gospel curse, for if any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be (saith the Apostle) Anathema Maranatha. The Lord give us hearts seriously to weigh these things.
And know, that if this sin Rule and Reign in us, it makes us accessary to a fourefould murder; It makes us self-murderers, Church and State-murderers, and Christ-murderers. It brings us under a double Gospel curse, for if any man love not the Lord jesus christ, let him be (Says the Apostle) Anathema Maranatha. The Lord give us hearts seriously to weigh these things.
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or when they stand in opposition to, or competition with the things of Christ, of seeking the good of our vile bodies, with the neglect of our pretious and immortall Soules. As Christ saith of Covetousnesse,
or when they stand in opposition to, or competition with the things of christ, of seeking the good of our vile bodies, with the neglect of our precious and immortal Souls. As christ Says of Covetousness,
This hath destroyed our Parliaments, our Ministery, our Gentry: This is that which obstructeth that glorious reformation so long expected and desired, &c. This is not selfe-seeking but selfe-hating and selfe-destroying: he that seeks to give satisfaction to his corrupt selfe, is just like a Man who gives strong wine to his friend in a high Feaver, which is not to love him,
This hath destroyed our Parliaments, our Ministry, our Gentry: This is that which obstructeth that glorious Reformation so long expected and desired, etc. This is not Self-seeking but self-hating and Self-destroying: he that seeks to give satisfaction to his corrupt self, is just like a Man who gives strong wine to his friend in a high Fever, which is not to love him,
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but to kill him. He that seeks to please his sinfull selfe, seeks to strengthen his disease, to maintaine that within him, which God hateth, and to nourish that which will destroy his Soule.
but to kill him. He that seeks to please his sinful self, seeks to strengthen his disease, to maintain that within him, which God hates, and to nourish that which will destroy his Soul.
He that seeks the welfare of his body, and neglects the welfare of his soule, destroyes (as I have said) both body and soul. This is just as if a Husbandman in time of Harvest should gather in his stubble, & leave his corne to be devoured by hoggs. Just like a Father who takes care to feed & cloath his children,
He that seeks the welfare of his body, and neglects the welfare of his soul, Destroys (as I have said) both body and soul. This is just as if a Husbandman in time of Harvest should gather in his stubble, & leave his corn to be devoured by hogs. Just like a Father who Takes care to feed & cloth his children,
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and neglecteth and slighteth the things of Christ, this Man is the greatest selfe-hater, and selfe-destroyer; For he that sesks not the interest of Christ, shall never have any interest in Christ.
and neglecteth and slighteth the things of christ, this Man is the greatest self-hater, and self-destroyer; For he that sesks not the Interest of christ, shall never have any Interest in christ.
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Physitians when they see men bleed immoderately at the nose, will let them bloud in another veine, that so they may make a diversion, and thereby stop the bleeding.
Physicians when they see men bleed immoderately At the nose, will let them blood in Another vein, that so they may make a diversion, and thereby stop the bleeding.
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2. They are not Worth owning, they are vain and empty, empty of reality, and Soul-satisfaction, they are vanishing & perishing, like houses made of Snow or waxe, and not only so,
2. They Are not Worth owning, they Are vain and empty, empty of reality, and Soul satisfaction, they Are vanishing & perishing, like houses made of Snow or wax, and not only so,
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but they are also vexing and tormenting, according to what is said by one that had full and ample experience of them, Eccles. 2. 2, 17, 26. 2. Consider the excellency of the things of Jesus Christ which you so much neglect & undervalue. The truths of Christ, the Ordinances, Day, Ministry, and Government of Christ, the Preservaon, Propagation, and Reformation of Religion:
but they Are also vexing and tormenting, according to what is said by one that had full and ample experience of them, Eccles. 2. 2, 17, 26. 2. Consider the excellency of the things of jesus christ which you so much neglect & undervalue. The truths of christ, the Ordinances, Day, Ministry, and Government of christ, the Preservaon, Propagation, and Reformation of Religion:
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These are Glorious and Excellent things in their own Nature, and so far exceeding your own things which you so greedily labour after, that they are not worthy to be named that day in which we speak of the things of Christ. I want time to set out the transcendent Glory and Excellency of Gospel concernments, and the vanity, emptinesse,
These Are Glorious and Excellent things in their own Nature, and so Far exceeding your own things which you so greedily labour After, that they Are not worthy to be nam that day in which we speak of the things of christ. I want time to Set out the transcendent Glory and Excellency of Gospel concernments, and the vanity, emptiness,
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What Mordecai said to Ester in another case, I crave leave to say to you, Enlargement and deliverance shall arise to the people of God from another place,
What Mordecai said to Ester in Another case, I crave leave to say to you, Enlargement and deliverance shall arise to the people of God from Another place,
when the Kingdomes of this world shall become the Kingdomes of our Lord and his Christ, when the little stone cuts out of the Mountaine without hands, shall destroy all opposite Kingdomes, and become a great Mountaine and fill the whole earth, when every Nation and Kingdome that will not serve the Lord Jesus, shall perish, and be utterly wasted.
when the Kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdoms of our Lord and his christ, when the little stone cuts out of the Mountain without hands, shall destroy all opposite Kingdoms, and become a great Mountain and fill the Whole earth, when every nation and Kingdom that will not serve the Lord jesus, shall perish, and be utterly wasted.
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When Solomon begged wisdome, God gave him wealth and riches as an overplus. If we seek the things of Christ, in the first and chiefe place, God will give in our own things into the bargaine, even as Paper and thred is added to a bought commodity.
When Solomon begged Wisdom, God gave him wealth and riches as an overplus. If we seek the things of christ, in the First and chief place, God will give in our own things into the bargain, even as Paper and thread is added to a bought commodity.
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No• loquitur de i• qui planè abjece•ant studium 〈 ◊ 〉, sed de i• ip•s, quos pro fratribus habebat, in ò quos ferebat in su• 〈 ◊ 〉. Illos tamen ita calore dicitur rebus suis curandis ut sint ad opu• Domini frigidiores. Calv. in loc. De Christians & Ministris Apostolo Ser•o est. Est. in loc.
No• loquitur de i• qui planè abjece•ant studium 〈 ◊ 〉, sed de i• ip•s, quos Pro fratribus habebat, in ò quos ferebat in su• 〈 ◊ 〉. Illos tamen ita calore dicitur rebus suis curandis ut sint ad opu• Domini frigidiores. Calvin in loc. De Christians & Ministris Apostle Ser•o est. Est. in loc.
Non ita accipi• quasi suis tantum commodis intenti nullam p•or us Ecclesiaecura 〈 ◊ 〉 haberunt sed quod impl• it• privatis co•dis ad publicum Ecclesiae bonum p•omovendum negligentiores erant, Calv. in loc.
Non ita accipi• quasi suis Tantum commodis intenti Nullam p•or us Ecclesiaecura 〈 ◊ 〉 haberunt sed quod impl• it• privatis co•dis ad publicum Ecclesiae bonum p•omovendum negligentiores Erant, Calvin in loc.
