Gods mercy shewed to his people in giving them a faithful ministry and schooles of learning for the continual supplyes therof delivered in a sermon preached at Cambridg, the day after the commencement / by Charles Chauncy, B.D., President of Harvard Colledg in New-England ; published with some additions therunto at the request of diverse honoured and much respected friends ...
THE Spirit of GOD by the Prophet Amos seemes to agravate the sins of Judah and Israel mentioned from vers. 4 — 9. by calling to remembrance the mercyes bestowed upon them.
THE Spirit of GOD by the Prophet Amos seems to aggravate the Sins of Judah and Israel mentioned from vers. 4 — 9. by calling to remembrance the Mercies bestowed upon them.
(under whom ••re comprehended all the Canaanites, ) which mercy is amplyfied two wayes 1. by the mighty stature and strength of this people [ that their height was like the height of Cedar,
(under whom ••re comprehended all the Canaanites,) which mercy is amplified two ways 1. by the mighty stature and strength of this people [ that their height was like the height of Cedar,
2. by their utter destruction [ yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath, ] we gather the fruit of trees many times yet the tree stands many a year and bears new fruits,
2. by their utter destruction [ yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath, ] we gather the fruit of trees many times yet the tree Stands many a year and bears new fruits,
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thus did the Lord pluck up the Amorites by the roots, notwithstanding their cedar-like talness, & strength as heart of Oak, this is the first mercy mentioned.
thus did the Lord pluck up the amorites by the roots, notwithstanding their cedar-like tallness, & strength as heart of Oak, this is the First mercy mentioned.
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2. The Lord telleth them of their deliverance out of Egypt, verse. 10. which the Lord often insists upon. 3. Of their safe conduct through the wilderness fourty years together,
2. The Lord Telleth them of their deliverance out of Egypt, verse. 10. which the Lord often insists upon. 3. Of their safe conduct through the Wilderness fourty Years together,
In the description we may note 1. The cause and author of this benefit, [ ••he Lord ] 2. The manner of working [ 〈 … 〉 up ] 3. The benefit and eff•ct it s•lf, [ Prophets and Naza••ts ] amplified by the persons that were so raised up [ 〈 ◊ 〉 Sons a•• 〈 ◊ 〉 •••••men.
In the description we may note 1. The cause and author of this benefit, [ ••he Lord ] 2. The manner of working [ 〈 … 〉 up ] 3. The benefit and eff•ct it s•lf, [ prophets and Naza••ts ] amplified by the Persons that were so raised up [ 〈 ◊ 〉 Sons a•• 〈 ◊ 〉 •••••men.
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2. For the test fic•••on it is set down in the form of a q•estion wherin note 1. who makes the question 1. the Lord. 2. the persons to whom the question is made [ the people of Israel ] 3 the intent and meaning of the question, which is a strong & vehement asseveration.
2. For the test fic•••on it is Set down in the from of a q•estion wherein note 1. who makes the question 1. the Lord. 2. the Persons to whom the question is made [ the people of Israel ] 3 the intent and meaning of the question, which is a strong & vehement asseveration.
1. such as were taught in schooles (as Samuel) under the Discipline of other Prophets, such were usually called the sonns of the Prophets, 2 Kings. 4.1. & 6.1. this may appear by comparing together 2 Kings. 2.12.
1. such as were taught in Schools (as Samuel) under the Discipline of other prophets, such were usually called the Sons of the prophets, 2 Kings. 4.1. & 6.1. this may appear by comparing together 2 Kings. 2.12.
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& vers. 3. of the same chapter vers. 12. Elishah said my father my father, the chariots of Israell and the horsemen therof, Elijah was not Elishahs naturall father for it is said verse. 3. Elijah was Elishahs maister and so he was indeed, he taught him & instructed him,
& vers. 3. of the same chapter vers. 12. Elishah said my father my father, the chariots of Israel and the horsemen thereof, Elijah was not Elishahs natural father for it is said verse. 3. Elijah was Elishahs master and so he was indeed, he taught him & instructed him,
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15. He took me as I followed the flock and said Prophecy to my people Israel, both these sorts of Prophets may be understord heere, both such as had there education in the schooles of the Prophets,
15. He took me as I followed the flock and said Prophecy to my people Israel, both these sorts of prophets may be understored Here, both such as had there education in the Schools of the prophets,
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yes and no less power of God and grace is requisite to raise up your Sonns to be Prophets whatsoever their educatiō is, thē where he doth inspire others immediately & extraordinarily, there•ore where extraordianry meanes is wanting, the goodness of God in blessing ordinary means must not be forgotten.
yes and no less power of God and grace is requisite to raise up your Sons to be prophets whatsoever their education is, them where he does inspire Others immediately & extraordinarily, there•ore where extraordianry means is wanting, the Goodness of God in blessing ordinary means must not be forgotten.
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[ Of your young men ] it is spoken of young men emphatically, for it is a mighty change that young men that are addicted to their pleasures & lusts, that now they should be so changed as to preach Christ,
[ Of your young men ] it is spoken of young men emphatically, for it is a mighty change that young men that Are addicted to their pleasures & Lustiest, that now they should be so changed as to preach christ,
& to savour heavenly things, and to be set apart to God, [ To be Nazarites ] the Nazarites were separati•i (saith Mercer ) men separated from vulgar delights, that they mi•ht apply themselves and their study to the word of God and his worship.
& to savour heavenly things, and to be Set apart to God, [ To be nazarites ] the nazarites were separati•i (Says Mercer) men separated from Vulgar delights, that they mi•ht apply themselves and their study to the word of God and his worship.
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and not of Nazar that signifies to separate, so the Nazarites were separated from the vulgar sort of men to a strict course of life, the Law of them is set down Num: 6. which ye may read at your leisure,
and not of Nazar that signifies to separate, so the nazarites were separated from the Vulgar sort of men to a strict course of life, the Law of them is Set down Num: 6. which you may read At your leisure,
and these latter were consecrated to the study of the word of God, and trayned up thereunto from their childhood, under a severe discipline and austeer course of life, that at length they might be able to goe before the people of God,
and these latter were consecrated to the study of the word of God, and trained up thereunto from their childhood, under a severe discipline and austere course of life, that At length they might be able to go before the people of God,
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but such as were raysed from the posterity of his people by his blessing upon the schooles of learning and meanes of education, to be separated unto God and set apart for the work of God in the salvation of mens souls.
but such as were raised from the posterity of his people by his blessing upon the Schools of learning and means of education, to be separated unto God and Set apart for the work of God in the salvation of men's Souls.
Doct. It is a special blessing of God to his people, when he affords and blesses the means of instruction for the education of youth, to raise up some from our Children,
Doct. It is a special blessing of God to his people, when he affords and Blesses the means of instruction for the education of youth, to raise up Some from our Children,
It is a blessing of God, for he saith [ I raised up ] no creature alone can do it, it is a special blessing, more then deliverance from any outward enemyes,
It is a blessing of God, for he Says [ I raised up ] no creature alone can do it, it is a special blessing, more then deliverance from any outward enemies,
for many that were delivered from thence afterwards perished •ude. 5. It is a greater mercy then the Lord shewed to his people in leading them through the wilderness forty yeares,
for many that were Delivered from thence afterwards perished •ude. 5. It is a greater mercy then the Lord showed to his people in leading them through the Wilderness forty Years,
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though herein there was the angel of Gods presence that went before them in the pillar of cloud and fire, that directed them and kept them in all their way,
though herein there was the angel of God's presence that went before them in the pillar of cloud and fire, that directed them and kept them in all their Way,
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For the further proof of this ye may observe that the Lord much stands upon this, on all occations as the greatest savour in sending of his prophets and ministers and messingers unto his people as 2 Chron: 36.15.
For the further proof of this you may observe that the Lord much Stands upon this, on all occasions as the greatest savour in sending of his Prophets and Ministers and messengers unto his people as 2 Chronicles: 36.15.
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The Lord God of your fathers sent unto you by his messingers, rising-up early & sending them, (when as Gods ministers rise up betimes then God himselfe is said to rise up betimes, God will not s•eep when his ministers wake• • why did the Lord thus arise and send,
The Lord God of your Father's sent unto you by his messengers, rising-up early & sending them, (when as God's Ministers rise up betimes then God himself is said to rise up betimes, God will not s•eep when his Ministers wake• • why did the Lord thus arise and send,
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because he had compassion on his people and on his habitation, because of the bowels of his pitty and compassion on the poor souls of his people, so Jer: 3.15.
Because he had compassion on his people and on his habitation, Because of the bowels of his pity and compassion on the poor Souls of his people, so Jer: 3.15.
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and understanding, upon their unfe•ned repentance, yea this is such a mercy that it may comfort the hearts of Gods people whatsoever their afflictions bee,
and understanding, upon their unfe•ned Repentance, yea this is such a mercy that it may Comfort the hearts of God's people whatsoever their afflictions be,
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yet their eyes shall see their teachers, and their teachers shall not be removed into a corner any more, as if he had said though your aflictions are heavy yet this shall be a mitigation of them, that you shall have faithfull teachers to instruct you still, this will surely mitigate and lighten all other afflictions:
yet their eyes shall see their Teachers, and their Teachers shall not be removed into a corner any more, as if he had said though your afflictions Are heavy yet this shall be a mitigation of them, that you shall have faithful Teachers to instruct you still, this will surely mitigate and lighten all other afflictions:
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yea this will lift up Gods people above all their afflictions, will lift them up to heaven as it is spoken of Capernaum Mat. 11. and observable is that of Paul Rom. 15.29. I know that when I come unto you I shall come in the fulness of the •l•ssings of the G sp•ll, ye see that there is a fulness of blessings in the preaching of the Gospell, they are but shallow blessings in comparisson that we have in outward thing.
yea this will lift up God's people above all their afflictions, will lift them up to heaven as it is spoken of Capernaum Mathew 11. and observable is that of Paul Rom. 15.29. I know that when I come unto you I shall come in the fullness of the •l•ssings of the G sp•ll, you see that there is a fullness of blessings in the preaching of the Gospel, they Are but shallow blessings in comparisson that we have in outward thing.
when it was revealed to him by the angel that he should have a sonn that should turn many of the children of Israell to the Lord their God, that is that he should serve him in the work of the ministry,
when it was revealed to him by the angel that he should have a son that should turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, that is that he should serve him in the work of the Ministry,
and should come in the spirit and power of Elias, what joy and gladnes he was filled with all? and brake forth into that heauenly song of prayses unto the Lord,
and should come in the Spirit and power of Elias, what joy and gladness he was filled with all? and brake forth into that heavenly song of praises unto the Lord,
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for thou shalt goe before the face of the Lord to prepare his wayes, to give knowledg of salvation to his people by the remission of their sinns, this was the great argument of his prayses not only that John Baptist should be a Prophet,
for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their Sins, this was the great argument of his praises not only that John Baptist should be a Prophet,
neither on the contrary would the Lord have laid this as an heavy judgment on Elies house, that he cut them off from his altar, that is, be deprived them utterly from the office of the Priesthood, which afterwards the Lord did,
neither on the contrary would the Lord have laid this as an heavy judgement on Elies house, that he Cut them off from his altar, that is, be deprived them utterly from the office of the Priesthood, which afterwards the Lord did,
and faithfull ministry cost much, and it was a mighty busynes to set it up. Ephe. 4.8. Christ ascended up on high and led captivity captive, & gave gifts unto men:
and faithful Ministry cost much, and it was a mighty business to Set it up. Ephes 4.8. christ ascended up on high and led captivity captive, & gave Gifts unto men:
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first that Christ must not only descend into the lower parts of the earth, but he must ascend into heaven farr above all principallityes and powers 2. He must lead captivity captive, that is over sin, sathan,
First that christ must not only descend into the lower parts of the earth, but he must ascend into heaven Far above all principallityes and Powers 2. He must led captivity captive, that is over since, sathan,
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and what soever had led us away captive, to do this ▪ if all the powers of darknes could binder it, there should never haue been a faithfull ministry set up,
and what soever had led us away captive, to do this ▪ if all the Powers of darkness could binder it, there should never have been a faithful Ministry Set up,
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therfore Christ must captivate all these for this end, this sheweth the blessing to be exceeding great, that so great a means was requisite for the procuring of it.
Therefore christ must captivate all these for this end, this shows the blessing to be exceeding great, that so great a means was requisite for the procuring of it.
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for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, •nd for the •••fying of the body of Chr•s•, as if he had said, that this ••••fit is of so great a necessity, that it concerns both the gathering and building up and the eternall salvation of the elect: Object:
for the perfecting of the Saints, for the work of the Ministry, •nd for the •••fying of the body of Chr•s•, as if he had said, that this ••••fit is of so great a necessity, that it concerns both the gathering and building up and the Eternal salvation of the elect: Object:
and the consūmation of all things, and therefore it is an hellish delusion to conceive that the ministry should be lost quite and dissanulled, by Antichristian superstition,
and the consummation of all things, and Therefore it is an hellish delusion to conceive that the Ministry should be lost quite and dissanulled, by Antichristian Superstition,
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and Cedars of God are so called) by way of excellency, the persons that have more of God in them then other men, they are nee•st unto God. ••vit: 10.3. and they bring others also neerer unto God.
and Cedars of God Are so called) by Way of excellency, the Persons that have more of God in them then other men, they Are nee•st unto God. ••vit: 10.3. and they bring Others also nearer unto God.
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& sanctified for his service, is no small preferment, (they are called, NONLATINALPHABET by the Septuagents) Lam: 4.7. her Nazarites were whiter then snow, purer then milke, more ruddy in body then Rubyes, their poll•shing was of Saphire:
& sanctified for his service, is no small preferment, (they Are called, by the Septuagents) Lamb: 4.7. her nazarites were Whiter then snow, Purer then milk, more ruddy in body then Rubies, their poll•shing was of Sapphire:
Reason 4. It is an invaluable mercy, for Parents and old men, that their children & young men are thus qualified & dignified, it is a singular blessing to have a gracious child, 3 John 4. J have no greater joy then to hear that my children walk in the Truth, greatest joyes are fruits of the greatest blessings possessed by us.
Reason 4. It is an invaluable mercy, for Parents and old men, that their children & young men Are thus qualified & dignified, it is a singular blessing to have a gracious child, 3 John 4. J have no greater joy then to hear that my children walk in the Truth, greatest Joys Are fruits of the greatest blessings possessed by us.
It is the first of Solomons Proverbs, Chap: 10.1. A wise Son maketh a glad Father, but to have a child, that will make others wise, is a farr greater joy to a parent. Dan: 12.3.
It is the First of Solomons Proverbs, Chap: 10.1. A wise Son makes a glad Father, but to have a child, that will make Others wise, is a Far greater joy to a parent. Dan: 12.3.
So what a joy is it for the aged to see godly young ones growing up, that the Lord gives us hope of future generations, Jsay 58.12. They that shall be of thee shall build up the old wast places, and thou shalt rayse up the foundations of many generations &c:
So what a joy is it for the aged to see godly young ones growing up, that the Lord gives us hope of future generations, Jesus 58.12. They that shall be of thee shall built up the old waste places, and thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations etc.:
viz of our own posterity, but next it is comfortable, when as the younger sort, are hopefull and promising, that the Lord gives us to conclude that the future harvest is great,
videlicet of our own posterity, but next it is comfortable, when as the younger sort, Are hopeful and promising, that the Lord gives us to conclude that the future harvest is great,
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1. Of our great unthankfulness unto God, that hath bestowed this great mercy upon N-England and let it be considered how it hath been generally entertained by the Country:
1. Of our great unthankfulness unto God, that hath bestowed this great mercy upon N-England and let it be considered how it hath been generally entertained by the Country:
I may speak unto you, Men, Brethren, and Fathers, in the language of Samuel, 1 Sam: 12.7. stand still that I may reason with you before the Lord, of all the righteous acts of the Lord, which he did to you & to your fathers, and then he telleth them of the Lords sending of Moses & Aaron, and bringing them out of the land of Egipt, by the hand of these his servants:
I may speak unto you, Men, Brothers, and Father's, in the language of Samuel, 1 Sam: 12.7. stand still that I may reason with you before the Lord, of all the righteous acts of the Lord, which he did to you & to your Father's, and then he Telleth them of the lords sending of Moses & Aaron, and bringing them out of the land of Egypt, by the hand of these his Servants:
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he hath wonderfully erected Schools of learning, and meanes of education for our children, that there might be continually some comfortable supply & succession in the Ministry, Is it not so O ye people of God in New-England? If it hath been so,
he hath wonderfully erected Schools of learning, and means of education for our children, that there might be continually Some comfortable supply & succession in the Ministry, Is it not so Oh you people of God in New england? If it hath been so,
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2. To slight any mercy of the Lord, as the Israelites did also, Num. 11.6 Our soul (said they) is even dryed up, there is nothing but this Manna before our eyes &c:
2. To slight any mercy of the Lord, as the Israelites did also, Num. 11.6 Our soul (said they) is even dried up, there is nothing but this Manna before our eyes etc.:
the great blessing of a painfull Ministry is not regarded by coveteous earth-wormes, neither do the schools of learning, that afford oyl to the lamps, come into their thoughts or language to prayse the Lord for them, this is that sin reproved in Israel Jer. 2.6.
the great blessing of a painful Ministry is not regarded by covetous earthworms, neither do the Schools of learning, that afford oil to the lamps, come into their thoughts or language to praise the Lord for them, this is that since reproved in Israel Jer. 2.6.
2. There are others that do slight these mercys some litle good they apprehend in it, to have a Minister to spend the Sabbath, to baptize their children,
2. There Are Others that do slight these Mercies Some little good they apprehend in it, to have a Minister to spend the Sabbath, to baptise their children,
and cast accounts, but these despise the Angels bread, and account it but light stuff in comparisson of other things, these are like Jeshurun, Deut. 32.15. that are fatted with other contentments, and do lightly esteem the rock of their salvation.
and cast accounts, but these despise the Angels bred, and account it but Light stuff in comparisson of other things, these Are like Jeshurun, Deuteronomy 32.15. that Are fatted with other contentment's, and do lightly esteem the rock of their salvation.
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3. There are others that deny this to be a mercy there be many in the country, that account it their happiness to live in the wast howling wilderness, without any ministry,
3. There Are Others that deny this to be a mercy there be many in the country, that account it their happiness to live in the waste howling Wilderness, without any Ministry,
or hough, or such like servil imployments, that themselves may be eased, wheras the scripture saith 2 Chron: 15.3 that they that are without a teaching ministry are without the true God and without the law, surely so they are that do voluntarily make choise of such a condition,
or hough, or such like servile employments, that themselves may be eased, whereas the scripture Says 2 Chronicles: 15.3 that they that Are without a teaching Ministry Are without the true God and without the law, surely so they Are that do voluntarily make choice of such a condition,
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but thier practice about their children is litle better then the mercyless unnaturall and prophaness of the Israelites Psal. 106 36. That sacrificed their sonns and their daughters unto Devils.
but their practice about their children is little better then the mercyless unnatural and profaneness of the Israelites Psalm 106 36. That sacrificed their Sons and their daughters unto Devils.
it is not my purpose to confute their scurrilous reproaches of the ministry, (which are sufficiently confuted both by the doctrine and holy conversation of Gods faithfull servants,) nor yet to plead for any dissolute courses,
it is not my purpose to confute their scurrilous Reproaches of the Ministry, (which Are sufficiently confuted both by the Doctrine and holy Conversation of God's faithful Servants,) nor yet to plead for any dissolute courses,
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if there be ••e, or had been more Judases among the disciples of Christ, yet let not all the rest be indighted or arraigned for the viciousness, and disloyalty of others.
if there be ••e, or had been more Judas’ among the Disciples of christ, yet let not all the rest be Indited or arraigned for the viciousness, and disloyalty of Others.
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& to pull down schools of learning, or which is all one to take away oyl from the lamps, denying or withholding maintenance from them, whereby they do as good as say let them tumble and fall, rase them rase them to the foundations:
& to pull down Schools of learning, or which is all one to take away oil from the lamps, denying or withholding maintenance from them, whereby they do as good as say let them tumble and fallen, raze them raze them to the foundations:
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I might add also the poor and slender requital (to speak no worse) of such as have with most faithfullness and diligence served the Lord and his Churches in workes of so great importance:
I might add also the poor and slender requital (to speak no Worse) of such as have with most faithfulness and diligence served the Lord and his Churches in works of so great importance:
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and Micah 6.2, 3. Hear O ye mountains, the Lords controversie with his people, and he will plead with Israel O my people what have I done unto thee? wherein have I wearied thee? testifie against mee,
and micah 6.2, 3. Hear Oh you Mountains, the lords controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel O my people what have I done unto thee? wherein have I wearied thee? testify against me,
for I brought thee out of the land of Egipt, and redeemed thee &c: this unthankfulness is that which causeth the Lord to take away his blessings from us:
for I brought thee out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee etc.: this unthankfulness is that which Causes the Lord to take away his blessings from us:
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and take away the ministry, pull down the schools of learning, for this unthankfullness of yours which also the Lord hath allready done in some parts of this Country.
and take away the Ministry, pull down the Schools of learning, for this unthankfulness of yours which also the Lord hath already done in Some parts of this Country.
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2. This serves to reprove whatsoever other sins Gods people do commit injoying these great mercyes, look at this as an aggravation of all our sins that the Lord hath done these great things for us, he hath subdued the 〈 ◊ 〉 all our enemyes, Indians and others, whose hight was like the hight of Cedars,
2. This serves to reprove whatsoever other Sins God's people do commit enjoying these great Mercies, look At this as an aggravation of all our Sins that the Lord hath done these great things for us, he hath subdued the 〈 ◊ 〉 all our enemies, Indians and Others, whose hight was like the hight of Cedars,
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and they were strong as the Oaks, he brought us out of the land of Egipt, out of the iron furnace, from many grieveous task masters, from under the Prelates ▪ who set us to pick straws:
and they were strong as the Oaks, he brought us out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, from many grievous task Masters, from under the Prelates ▪ who Set us to pick straws:
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but spiritual we have, in the fields and in our houses The Apostle calls coveteousness idolatry. Another sin of theirs was oppression, which no doubt abounds exceedingly in this country,
but spiritual we have, in the fields and in our houses The Apostle calls covetousness idolatry. another since of theirs was oppression, which no doubt abounds exceedingly in this country,
Another of their sins was that, they gave th•r Nazarites wine to drink ▪ but here I should rather say, ye give the Salvages and Indians wine & strong waters,
another of their Sins was that, they gave th•r nazarites wine to drink ▪ but Here I should rather say, you give the Salvages and Indians wine & strong waters,
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as if there amongst us any command of Authority to that purpose, (yea we have cause to bless God for the contrary commands & endeavours also of Government amongst us,) but there is in too many places such cariag• towards the Lords Prophets,
as if there among us any command of authority to that purpose, (yea we have cause to bless God for the contrary commands & endeavours also of Government among us,) but there is in too many places such cariag• towards the lords prophets,
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So the Lord is pressed under such carnal Gospellours, He is crushed (as farr as they can) by such false-hearted professours, they lay all the load upon the Lord himself,
So the Lord is pressed under such carnal Gospellours, He is crushed (as Far as they can) by such False-hearted professors, they lay all the load upon the Lord himself,
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and enjoy more means do burthen the Lord by their sins, the Lord in like manner should lay upon them the heavy burthen of the threatnings of his word, and the execution therof.
and enjoy more means do burden the Lord by their Sins, the Lord in like manner should lay upon them the heavy burden of the threatenings of his word, and the execution thereof.
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as in the placing of the tribes in the camp of Israel Num: 1.50, 53. the Levites were to pitch round about the Tabernacle of Testimony where the speciall presence of the Lord was) and the rest of the tribes without the Levites further off,
as in the placing of the tribes in the camp of Israel Num: 1.50, 53. the Levites were to pitch round about the Tabernacle of Testimony where the special presence of the Lord was) and the rest of the tribes without the Levites further off,
so the Prophets & Levites are neerest ūto the Lord, which is a matter of comfort, assuring them of the Lords presence, assistance & protection in their calling, of d•gnity,
so the prophets & Levites Are nearest unto the Lord, which is a matter of Comfort, assuring them of the lords presence, assistance & protection in their calling, of d•gnity,
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for which purpose remember often the Lords hand upon Hophm & Phinehas, the sons of E••, upon Nadab & Abihu, the sons of Aaron, whom the Lord slew for their prophaness, and said Levit. 10.3. that he would be sanctified in all those that draw neer unto him, and before all the people would be glorified, that is, that he would punish in some remarkable manner to the view of all, the scandalous and wicked carriage of any that were neer unto him in that function.
for which purpose Remember often the lords hand upon Hophni & Phinehas, the Sons of E••, upon Nadab & Abihu, the Sons of Aaron, whom the Lord slew for their profaneness, and said Levit. 10.3. that he would be sanctified in all those that draw near unto him, and before all the people would be glorified, that is, that he would Punish in Some remarkable manner to the view of all, the scandalous and wicked carriage of any that were near unto him in that function.
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yea there must be a sequestration from common things, as the Nazari••• were from creatures & worldly delights & distra & ions, my meaning i, that you that are add cted this way should have less to do with the world & worldly delights,
yea there must be a sequestration from Common things, as the Nazari••• were from creatures & worldly delights & distra & ions, my meaning i, that you that Are add cted this Way should have less to do with the world & worldly delights,
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and be less cumbred then others with the affaires of this life 2. In separation, there is imployed a dedication unto the Lord, things that were o• old separated, were dedicated & devoted to an holy use,
and be less cumbered then Others with the affairs of this life 2. In separation, there is employed a dedication unto the Lord, things that were o• old separated, were dedicated & devoted to an holy use,
So are ye to be as persons devoted to the Lord. 3. There must be qualification with Holyness, other things seperated unto the Lord as the vessels of the Sanctuary, and ministry, had a kind of relative holyness but in persons seperated there should be inherent holyness, students & especially ministers should have holyness upon their foreheads, that is, professed & practised and visible unto all.
So Are you to be as Persons devoted to the Lord. 3. There must be qualification with Holiness, other things separated unto the Lord as the vessels of the Sanctuary, and Ministry, had a kind of relative holiness but in Persons separated there should be inherent holiness, Students & especially Ministers should have holiness upon their foreheads, that is, professed & practised and visible unto all.
for here we see that it was the Lord himself that raised up these young ones to be Prop•e s, and Nazarites. & it is not either your own study or parts,
for Here we see that it was the Lord himself that raised up these young ones to be Prop•e s, and nazarites. & it is not either your own study or parts,
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nor the teaching and instruction of others, that can possibly rayse you up out of that dunghill wherin you ly, to this degree to be true Prophets of the Lord,
nor the teaching and instruction of Others, that can possibly raise you up out of that dunghill wherein you lie, to this degree to be true prophets of the Lord,
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But now by the way, some may object, here the Example of the Nazarites that they nourished their hair, they were not to suffer any raisor to come upon their heads, dureng the time of their separation, Numb:
But now by the Way, Some may Object, Here the Exampl of the nazarites that they nourished their hair, they were not to suffer any raisor to come upon their Heads, dureng the time of their separation, Numb:
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untill their vow was accomplished, and then they were to cut it off. Numb. 6.18. But now all christians have a contrary Commandement 1 Cor: 11.14. Doth not 〈 ◊ 〉 self teach you &c:
until their Voelli was accomplished, and then they were to Cut it off. Numb. 6.18. But now all Christians have a contrary Commandment 1 Cor: 11.14. Does not 〈 ◊ 〉 self teach you etc.:
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it is against the law & dark princples of nature, much more against grace & the word of grace, yea it is a s•ame (if persons be not quite past shame) for men to weare long hair:
it is against the law & dark princples of nature, much more against grace & the word of grace, yea it is a s•ame (if Persons be not quite past shame) for men to wear long hair:
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here is a wide difference between the old Nazarites and students now. 2. The Nazarites did nourish their hair out of obedience unto God and holy devotion,
Here is a wide difference between the old nazarites and Students now. 2. The nazarites did nourish their hair out of Obedience unto God and holy devotion,
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3. They only amongst the people of God did nourish it, & none else therefore this example doth evidently prove that all the rest of Gods people in the old Testament yea the Priests and Levites did not nourish their haire,
3. They only among the people of God did nourish it, & none Else Therefore this Exampl does evidently prove that all the rest of God's people in the old Testament yea the Priests and Levites did not nourish their hair,
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Object. It is true that the Lord hath forbidden unto men long hair, but what is long hair? can any man prescribe out of the word of God any set size for mens hair? if this cannot be done,
Object. It is true that the Lord hath forbidden unto men long hair, but what is long hair? can any man prescribe out of the word of God any Set size for men's hair? if this cannot be done,
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and yet that he should not give us to understand which is long hair but that every man still is left to his liberty, to wear his hair as long as he lists;
and yet that he should not give us to understand which is long hair but that every man still is left to his liberty, to wear his hair as long as he lists;
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3. That he that would keep a good conscience in such cases & controversies, wherin there appears any doubt, will make choise of the surer part, that is that part wherin he may be sure not to sin against the Lord:
3. That he that would keep a good conscience in such cases & controversies, wherein there appears any doubt, will make choice of the Surer part, that is that part wherein he may be sure not to sin against the Lord:
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7. Christians should give no offence to others, 1 Cor. 10. But this long hair gives offence, 1. As giving an ill example to others, who are often induced by their ill president & example to imitate & second them in their guise.
7. Christians should give no offence to Others, 1 Cor. 10. But this long hair gives offence, 1. As giving an ill Exampl to Others, who Are often induced by their ill president & Exampl to imitate & second them in their guise.
and nourishing of their hair. 3. It offends and grieves the soules of many devout, religious and grac•ous Christians, who do utterly disaprove it & condemn it in their judgments, as well as p••ctises.
and nourishing of their hair. 3. It offends and grieves the Souls of many devout, religious and grac•ous Christians, who do utterly disapprove it & condemn it in their Judgments, as well as p••ctises.
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8. The Scripture seems plainly to prescribe unto men the length of their hair, Ezek 44.20. compared with Lev. 19.27. & 21.5. They shall neither share their heads, nor suffer t••n looks •• grow long, •hey only shall poll their hea••, now every one understād• what is meant by polling of the head, it signifies the cutting of the h•• short & 〈 ◊ 〉, and to n••rish any part therof is contrary therunto and to the word of God.
8. The Scripture seems plainly to prescribe unto men the length of their hair, Ezekiel 44.20. compared with Lev. 19.27. & 21.5. They shall neither share their Heads, nor suffer t••n looks •• grow long, •hey only shall Poll their hea••, now every one understand• what is meant by polling of the head, it signifies the cutting of the h•• short & 〈 ◊ 〉, and to n••rish any part thereof is contrary thereunto and to the word of God.
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But lest I should digress too farr, thus I finish this use. Take heed of that fearfull threatning Psal. 68.21. God shall wound the hairy scalp o• such a one as goes on still in his wickedness.
But lest I should digress too Far, thus I finish this use. Take heed of that fearful threatening Psalm 68.21. God shall wound the hairy scalp o• such a one as Goes on still in his wickedness.
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Ʋse 3. This may serve to work thankefulness in parents, and in all sorts of people ▪ especially in New England, seeing that the Lord hath bestowed or offered these mercyes to us all:
Ʋse 3. This may serve to work thankfulness in Parents, and in all sorts of people ▪ especially in New England, seeing that the Lord hath bestowed or offered these Mercies to us all:
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and the powerful dispensation of Gods Ordinances hath flourished many yeares, to the admiration of all the christian world) I say besides those former mercyes never to be forgotten, the Lord hath graciously super-added this, in raysing •p not only •••ns for this end (viz. schools of learning) but also from thence some of our •ons & young m•n to 〈 ◊ 〉 l• p••• ▪ & Nazarites.
and the powerful Dispensation of God's Ordinances hath flourished many Years, to the admiration of all the christian world) I say beside those former Mercies never to be forgotten, the Lord hath graciously superadded this, in raising •p not only •••ns for this end (viz. Schools of learning) but also from thence Some of our •ons & young m•n to 〈 ◊ 〉 l• p••• ▪ & nazarites.
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1. Let us consider what benefit and comfort all sorts have by ••, when as our sonns & young men are not only indued with the seed of knowledg & grace, but such as are sent forth as seedsmen to sow the Lords good seed in the hearts of others, it was the Lords blessing of Rachel,
1. Let us Consider what benefit and Comfort all sorts have by ••, when as our Sons & young men Are not only endued with the seed of knowledge & grace, but such as Are sent forth as seedsmen to sow the lords good seed in the hearts of Others, it was the lords blessing of Rachel,
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but farr greater, that they are builders up of Gods Church & house, Psal. 144.12, 15. It is an happiness for Gods people when they are in such a case that their sonns are as plants grown up in their youth.
but Far greater, that they Are Builders up of God's Church & house, Psalm 144.12, 15. It is an happiness for God's people when they Are in such a case that their Sons Are as plants grown up in their youth.
now ye know how Gods people are fastned here, that if there should not be some supply by schools of learning, Gods people would soon be left without a teaching ministry & c• as 2 Chron. 15.2.
now you know how God's people Are fastened Here, that if there should not be Some supply by Schools of learning, God's people would soon be left without a teaching Ministry & c• as 2 Chronicles 15.2.
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But you shall find it here, as in other trades, that there is a great difference between those that have been bound apprentices to a trade and others that are handy,
But you shall find it Here, as in other trades, that there is a great difference between those that have been bound apprentices to a trade and Others that Are handy,
Thus from persons educated in good literature we may rather expect that they should be w•rkmen ••at need not to be ashamed &c: as Paul speaks to Tim:
Thus from Persons educated in good literature we may rather expect that they should be w•rkmen ••at need not to be ashamed etc.: as Paul speaks to Tim:
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Isay 50.4 they that have had an ear to hear as the learned, and the Lord hath given them the tongue of the learned, are most likely a speak a word in due season to him that is weary &c:
Saiah 50.4 they that have had an ear to hear as the learned, and the Lord hath given them the tongue of the learned, Are most likely a speak a word in due season to him that is weary etc.:
when any of the precious servants of God have been taken away, from hence others have stood up in their steads & have made up the breaches comfortably,
when any of the precious Servants of God have been taken away, from hence Others have stood up in their steads & have made up the Breaches comfortably,
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4. Consider that this makes for the continuance of the Church & propagation of religion, to after ages, for this was alwayes found true, that where the vision failes, there t•e pe•ple w•ll be made naked Pro. 29.18. they will be naked Congregations, and naked souls, and naked familyes, and naked posterities;
4. Consider that this makes for the Continuance of the Church & propagation of Religion, to After ages, for this was always found true, that where the vision fails, there t•e pe•ple w•ll be made naked Pro 29.18. they will be naked Congregations, and naked Souls, and naked families, and naked Posterities;
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naked of what? naked of the righteousness of Christ w•ich is put on by faith, and comes by hearing, and the shame of this nakedness will appear to God & man:
naked of what? naked of the righteousness of christ w•ich is put on by faith, and comes by hearing, and the shame of this nakedness will appear to God & man:
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and where schools have been put down or ceased, there churches have been unprovided, and religion hath decayed and great ignorance & errours have succeeded in after a•es:
and where Schools have been put down or ceased, there Churches have been unprovided, and Religion hath decayed and great ignorance & errors have succeeded in After a•es:
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that schools are available to rayse up Nazarites & to further an holy seperation: which is commanded unto christians, 2 Cor 6.16. is it not so beloved &c:
that Schools Are available to raise up nazarites & to further an holy separation: which is commanded unto Christians, 2 Cor 6.16. is it not so Beloved etc.:
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Consider how the sons of Behal, papists and hereticks, they compass sea and land to support and spread & fortifie the Synogogues of Satan, the dens of devils, & suburbs of hell? should not the glory of God and the salvation of souls be deerer unto us,
Consider how the Sons of Behal, Papists and Heretics, they compass sea and land to support and spread & fortify the Synagogues of Satan, the dens of Devils, & suburbs of hell? should not the glory of God and the salvation of Souls be Dearer unto us,
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But now it is not a verball thankfulness that will serve our turn, (that would be gross hypocrisie) but it must be really expressed, towards the education of youth,
But now it is not a verbal thankfulness that will serve our turn, (that would be gross hypocrisy) but it must be really expressed, towards the education of youth,
1. To do (if it be in your power) as Hezekiah did 2 Chron: 30.22. that spake to the heart of all the Levites, that taught the good knowledg of the Lord Yea do as Nehemiah did chap: 13.11. See that sufficient portions be allotted & contributed unto them.
1. To doe (if it be in your power) as Hezekiah did 2 Chronicles: 30.22. that spoke to the heart of all the Levites, that taught the good knowledge of the Lord Yea do as Nehemiah did chap: 13.11. See that sufficient portions be allotted & contributed unto them.
3. Be at the cost to trayn up thy towardly children in good literature: parents are commanded to trayn up their children Ephes. 6.4. in putting understanding & instruction into them:
3. Be At the cost to train up thy towardly children in good literature: Parents Are commanded to train up their children Ephesians 6.4. in putting understanding & instruction into them:
and that Bethel, the house of God may not be turned into Bethaven the house of iniquity, that schools of learning be not poysoned, or the fountains corrupted.
and that Bethel, the house of God may not be turned into Bethaven the house of iniquity, that Schools of learning be not poisoned, or the fountains corrupted.
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And there is much more need of schools now, when those extrardinary Prophets are wanting. Quest: What ground is there in the Scriptures, for Schools of learning?
And there is much more need of Schools now, when those extrardinary prophets Are wanting. Quest: What ground is there in the Scriptures, for Schools of learning?
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Now the Text, and the explication thereof before shewes that the Lord did approve of them in the dayes of the old Testament, that is the intent of the frequent mentioning of the sonns of the Prophets, that is their schollers that were trained up under them: besides 2 K•ngs 22.14. T•ere is mention of a Colledg (where 〈 ◊ 〉 the Prophetess, and no doubt many others nurtured in a way of learning lived,) and the Hebrews have an usuall word where by they call their schools (ieshibah) a company of schollers that sit together to be taught: & Mal. 2.12. the •aster & scholler is made mention of;
Now the Text, and the explication thereof before shows that the Lord did approve of them in the days of the old Testament, that is the intent of the frequent mentioning of the Sons of the prophets, that is their Scholars that were trained up under them: beside 2 K•ngs 22.14. T•ere is mention of a College (where 〈 ◊ 〉 the Prophetess, and no doubt many Others nurtured in a Way of learning lived,) and the Hebrews have an usual word where by they call their Schools (ieshibah) a company of Scholars that fit together to be taught: & Malachi 2.12. the •aster & scholar is made mention of;
Yea there is a most cleer and express Commandement, that Paul gives to Timothy 2 Tim: 2.2. he saith the things that thou hast heard of me before many witnesses, he same commit to faithfull men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Yea there is a most clear and express Commandment, that Paul gives to Timothy 2 Tim: 2.2. he Says the things that thou hast herd of me before many Witnesses, he same commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach Others also.
But now it will be very needfull upon this occasion for u• to consider what weight there is in the objections that diverse in these days have printed against them.
But now it will be very needful upon this occasion for u• to Consider what weight there is in the objections that diverse in these days have printed against them.
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Object. 1• Mr. Dell in his answer to Mr. S. Simpson allowes schooles of the prophets wherin Christian religion is taught, but against schooles of humane learning this is that that makes them Antichrists, seeing they are contrary to,
Object. 1• Mr. Dell in his answer to Mr. S. Simpson allows Schools of the Prophets wherein Christian Religion is taught, but against Schools of humane learning this is that that makes them Antichrists, seeing they Are contrary to,
Therfore let this distinction be premised, that humane learning may either be taken for all that learning that the heathen Authours or philosophers have delivered in their writings:
Therefore let this distinction be premised, that humane learning may either be taken for all that learning that the heathen Authors or Philosophers have Delivered in their writings:
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It will be a great oversight to pass such a sentence upon it. 1. Because we find in Scriptures, some testimonies out of humane writers, as Tit: 1.12. Acts 17.28. 1 Cor: 15.33. &c:
It will be a great oversight to pass such a sentence upon it. 1. Because we find in Scriptures, Some testimonies out of humane writers, as Tit: 1.12. Acts 17.28. 1 Cor: 15.33. etc.:
which the Spirit of God would not have alledged, if their writings had been utterly unlawfull to read. 2. There are certain principles of trueth written,
which the Spirit of God would not have alleged, if their writings had been utterly unlawful to read. 2. There Are certain principles of truth written,
even in corrupt nature, which heathen authors have delivered unto us, that doe not cross the holy writ, 1 Cor: 11.14. doth not nature it self teach you &c:
even in corrupt nature, which heathen Authors have Delivered unto us, that do not cross the holy writ, 1 Cor: 11.14. does not nature it self teach you etc.:
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as he is called severall times And who can deny but that there are found many excellent & divine morall truths in Plato, Aristotle Plutarch, Seneca &c:
as he is called several times And who can deny but that there Are found many excellent & divine moral truths in Plato, Aristotle Plutarch, Senecca etc.:
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Besides they have treated of the works of God, most excellently in many places, and the works of God ought to be declared by parents to their children, Psal. 78. 2-6.
Beside they have treated of the works of God, most excellently in many places, and the works of God ought to be declared by Parents to their children, Psalm 78. 2-6.
as might be shewed by severall instances, out of Justine, Tacitus &c: and Mr. D. is not ignorant of them, shall all these be thrown away as antichristian, or as lyes?
as might be showed by several instances, out of Justin, Tacitus etc.: and Mr. D. is not ignorant of them, shall all these be thrown away as Antichristian, or as lies?
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For who can deny, that the first & second chapters of Genesis, and many chapters in Job, and the Psalms, and diverse other places of holy Scripture, do afford excellent and sure grounds for natural Philosophy, and a just systeme thereof:
For who can deny, that the First & second Chapters of Genesis, and many Chapters in Job, and the Psalms, and diverse other places of holy Scripture, do afford excellent and sure grounds for natural Philosophy, and a just system thereof:
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which Mr. Zanchy, Daneus, and diverse other eminent Divines have opened & declared unto us? And where are there to be found such Ethicall, Politicall, or Morall precepts,
which Mr. Zanchy, Daneus, and diverse other eminent Divines have opened & declared unto us? And where Are there to be found such Ethical, Political, or Moral Precepts,
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but that the best & surest Chronology in the world, is to bee found in holy Scriptures, upon which all the computation of ti•es in all ages in the world depends?
but that the best & Surest Chronology in the world, is to be found in holy Scriptures, upon which all the computation of ti•es in all ages in the world depends?
as one of the greatest works that concerns them, and one of the worthyest things they can do in the world, insomuch, that what the youth now is the whole Common wealth will shortly be.
as one of the greatest works that concerns them, and one of the Worthiest things they can do in the world, insomuch, that what the youth now is the Whole Common wealth will shortly be.
3. That in Cittyes & greater Towns, where are the greater schools, and greater opportunities to send children to them, they teach them also, the Latine & G•eek tongues,
3. That in Cities & greater Towns, where Are the greater Schools, and greater opportunities to send children to them, they teach them also, the Latin & G•eek tongues,
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as in Logick, which may be of good use in humane things, if reason manage that art of reason But the Mathematicks especially are to be had in good esteem in Ʋniversities,
as in Logic, which may be of good use in humane things, if reason manage that art of reason But the Mathematics especially Are to be had in good esteem in Ʋniversities,
and we judg it most prejudiciall to the common good of the Common-wealth, that these two Ʋniversities should make a monopoly of humane learning to themselves.
and we judge it most prejudicial to the Common good of the Commonwealth, that these two Ʋniversities should make a monopoly of humane learning to themselves.
Doubtless it would be more suitable to a Commonwealth, and more advantagious to the good of all the people, to have Ʋniversities or Colledges, one at the least in every great Town,
Doubtless it would be more suitable to a Commonwealth, and more advantageous to the good of all the people, to have Ʋniversities or Colleges, one At the least in every great Town,
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And for the State to allow to these Colledges an honest & competent maintenance, for some godly and learned men to teach the Tongues & Arts under a due reformation. Thus much Mr. Dell.
And for the State to allow to these Colleges an honest & competent maintenance, for Some godly and learned men to teach the Tongues & Arts under a due Reformation. Thus much Mr. Dell.
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or that which is called humane learning, seeing that there is no art or tongue studyed or taught in Colledges, but he allowes (though with caution) and also he desires there were more schools, Colledges & Universities then there are.
or that which is called humane learning, seeing that there is no art or tongue studied or taught in Colleges, but he allows (though with caution) and also he Desires there were more Schools, Colleges & Universities then there Are.
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and of ordinary imployment in the world, and only put his Spirit upon them Acts 2.17. Th•s argument is much stood upon by Mr. Horne, & Mr. Crandon against M. B•xter.
and of ordinary employment in the world, and only put his Spirit upon them Acts 2.17. Th•s argument is much stood upon by Mr. Horn, & Mr. Crandon against M. B•xter.
For our Saviour received the Spirit not by measure John 3.24. and the Apostles had the miraculous & visible & extraordinary gifts of the Spirit bestowed on them Acts 2. So the reason will stand thus.
For our Saviour received the Spirit not by measure John 3.24. and the Apostles had the miraculous & visible & extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit bestowed on them Acts 2. So the reason will stand thus.
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If our Saviour Christ and his Apostles, without other learning, by the miraculous and extraordinary gifts of the Spirit, were enabled and furnished sufficiently for the ministry;
If our Saviour christ and his Apostles, without other learning, by the miraculous and extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit, were enabled and furnished sufficiently for the Ministry;
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and in knowledg, and all manner of workmanship, to devise cunning works, (as they were Exod. 31.3, 4.) then no man need to be an apprentice to learn any Mechanicall trade, seeing the teaching of the Spir t is sufficient for any cunning work, w•o is there that would not account this reasoning ridiculous? Surely if Mr. D. had not excluded Logick & reason out of Divinity he would neuer have made such collections:
and in knowledge, and all manner of workmanship, to devise cunning works, (as they were Exod 31.3, 4.) then no man need to be an apprentice to Learn any Mechanical trade, seeing the teaching of the Spir tO is sufficient for any cunning work, w•o is there that would not account this reasoning ridiculous? Surely if Mr. D. had not excluded Logic & reason out of Divinity he would never have made such collections:
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as it was in the holy men of God and penmen of the Scripture, then what Mr. D. and any other believers write or say, is of equall authority with the Canonicall Scriptures.
as it was in the holy men of God and penmen of the Scripture, then what Mr. D. and any other believers write or say, is of equal Authority with the Canonical Scriptures.
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The Iewes marvielled at the teaching of our Saviour, saying, how knoweth this man letters (or learning,) having never learned them? therfore it is certain that our Saviour had learning, though never trained up therin:
The Iewes marvielled At the teaching of our Saviour, saying, how Knoweth this man letters (or learning,) having never learned them? Therefore it is certain that our Saviour had learning, though never trained up therein:
and also that learning or teaching, is the ordinary way to attain to learning, yea such learning as our Saviour manifested in his ministry, (as the Jewes conceived) So I may say of the Apostles,
and also that learning or teaching, is the ordinary Way to attain to learning, yea such learning as our Saviour manifested in his Ministry, (as the Jews conceived) So I may say of the Apostles,
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yea the gifts of wisdom & knowledg, (the Pastours and Teachers gifts) mentioned 1 Cor: 12, and also 1 Cor: 14 But w•ll any man say that believers now have any such gifts of the Spirit,
yea the Gifts of Wisdom & knowledge, (the Pastors and Teachers Gifts) mentioned 1 Cor: 12, and also 1 Cor: 14 But w•ll any man say that believers now have any such Gifts of the Spirit,
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or any promi•e therof? Mr. D in his answer to Mr. S mpson page 3. te••e• us of many promises of the Spirit to believers 1 Cor: 12.13. Gal. 4.6, 7. whence hee gathers, that the whole Church of believers, and every true member therof, do receive the Spirit of God.
or any promi•e thereof? Mr. WORSER in his answer to Mr. S mpson page 3. te••e• us of many promises of the Spirit to believers 1 Cor: 12.13. Gal. 4.6, 7. whence he gathers, that the Whole Church of believers, and every true member thereof, do receive the Spirit of God.
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but there is more then these required to make an able minister, Gods ministers must rightly divide the word of trueth 2 Tim: 2.15. must be apt to teach. 1 Tim: 3.2. must be able by sound doctrine ▪ both to exhort, to convince the gainsayers:
but there is more then these required to make an able minister, God's Ministers must rightly divide the word of truth 2 Time: 2.15. must be apt to teach. 1 Tim: 3.2. must be able by found Doctrine ▪ both to exhort, to convince the gainsayers:
They must have the tongue of the learned, that they may not be as those unlearned ones that wrest the Scriptures to their own & others perdition. 2 Pet. 3.16.
They must have the tongue of the learned, that they may not be as those unlearned ones that wrest the Scriptures to their own & Others perdition. 2 Pet. 3.16.
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Now let any prudent man be judg in this case, whither he think that every christian that hath received the sanctifying Spirit of God, is gifted therby & qualified for the confutation of gainsayers,
Now let any prudent man be judge in this case, whither he think that every christian that hath received the sanctifying Spirit of God, is gifted thereby & qualified for the confutation of gainsayers,
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learning is so far from f•tting men for this Gospell, and the ministry therof, that indeed there is nothing in greater enmity to Christ crucified nor more contrary to the WORD of the CROSS then that:
learning is so Far from f•tting men for this Gospel, and the Ministry thereof, that indeed there is nothing in greater enmity to christ Crucified nor more contrary to the WORD of the CROSS then that:
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This hath brought in all the hypocrisie, superstition, false worship, sects & schismes &c: Answ. It is to be feared that Mr. D. hath been tainted with humane learning,
This hath brought in all the hypocrisy, Superstition, false worship, Sects & schisms etc.: Answer It is to be feared that Mr. D. hath been tainted with humane learning,
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as in some other of his opinions, so in writing of these things Let the reader remember what approbation hee gave to humane learning before, that he would have it taught, not only in Universities,
as in Some other of his opinions, so in writing of these things Let the reader Remember what approbation he gave to humane learning before, that he would have it taught, not only in Universities,
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or languages for any end whatsoever? Paul abhors that charge Rom: 3.8. Let us do evill that good may come of it, and their damnation is just that so reason.
or languages for any end whatsoever? Paul abhors that charge Rom: 3.8. Let us do evil that good may come of it, and their damnation is just that so reason.
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But M•. D. saith that for humane ends (as for the Commonwealths •ake) Schools, Ʋniversities, Colledges, Grammer, Logick, Physick, Law, Rhetorick, Arithmetick Geometry should be set up in every Town & Citty in the whole nation:
But M•. D. Says that for humane ends (as for the Commonwealths •ake) Schools, Ʋniversities, Colleges, Grammar, Logic, Physic, Law, Rhetoric, Arithmetic Geometry should be Set up in every Town & city in the Whole Nation:
and ••••gers, of an••christs k ngdom, which have brought in all the hypocrisie, superstition, false doctrine, false worship, sects & schismes, is not this to do evill, that good (some outward good to civil society) may come of it? It is no matter how it fares in the mean time, with Christ,
and ••••gers, of an••christs k ngdom, which have brought in all the hypocrisy, Superstition, false Doctrine, false worship, Sects & schisms, is not this to do evil, that good (Some outward good to civil society) may come of it? It is no matter how it fares in the mean time, with christ,
Is not this man think you, a good friend to Christ & Antichrist, to the Church and Common wealth? doth this doctrine come from the Spirit of God, or another spirit?
Is not this man think you, a good friend to christ & Antichrist, to the Church and Common wealth? does this Doctrine come from the Spirit of God, or Another Spirit?
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2. Antichrist himself & his adherents, take in all the rabble of locusts crawling out of the smoak of the bottomless pit, take in all the popish tyrants and all the devills in hell, (for these are all such as are in the world) yet according to M•.
2. Antichrist himself & his adherents, take in all the rabble of Locusts crawling out of the smoke of the bottomless pit, take in all the popish Tyrants and all the Devils in hell, (for these Are all such as Are in the world) yet according to M•.
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of antichrists kingdom, were never such enemies to Christ crucified, or the word of his cross, never brought in so much hypocrisie, superstition, false doctr•ne, false worship &c:
of Antichrists Kingdom, were never such enemies to christ Crucified, or the word of his cross, never brought in so much hypocrisy, Superstition, false doctr•ne, false worship etc.:
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Mr. H. graunts, some lesser use fullness some sciences may afford (to Divinity) as the Mathematicks to find out the bigness of the Ark, the measures of the Temple &c: Astronomy to tell us what arcturus & Orion, and Pleiades are;
Mr. H. grants, Some lesser use fullness Some sciences may afford (to Divinity) as the Mathematics to find out the bigness of the Ark, the measures of the Temple etc.: Astronomy to tell us what arcturus & Orion, and Pleiades Are;
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Thus Horn, but I should have thought that so strict a Divine would rather have scrupled the very name of arcturtus & Orion, which to find out, he must find worse humane learning, that is, that is heathenish fables, which will tell of a beare and a beares tayl in heaven, where arctu•us stands,
Thus Horn, but I should have Thought that so strict a Divine would rather have scrupled the very name of arcturtus & Orion, which to find out, he must find Worse humane learning, that is, that is Heathenish fables, which will tell of a bear and a bears tail in heaven, where arctu•us Stands,
and the constellation of Orion brings in Iupiter, Neptune & Mercury, how they did ex urina illum procreare. and that Diana for his valour in hunting, carried him up to heaven.
and the constellation of Orion brings in Iupiter, Neptune & Mercury, how they did ex urina Ilum procreare. and that Diana for his valour in hunting, carried him up to heaven.
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That Logicall, Phylosophicall, and Metaphysicall argumentations (mark he puts in Metaphysicks too, which many will not own for a distinct science) in naturall, morall & oeconomicall questions (and these do spread farr in Divinity,
That Logical, Philosophical, and Metaphysical argumentations (mark he puts in Metaphysics too, which many will not own for a distinct science) in natural, moral & economical questions (and these do spread Far in Divinity,
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as hath been said before) may be usefull: yea Logick in its sober and moderate use applyed as an instrument to assist 〈 ◊ 〉 the contexture & retexture of Scriptures, to find out the sense & meaning therof:
as hath been said before) may be useful: yea Logic in its Sobrium and moderate use applied as an Instrument to assist 〈 ◊ 〉 the contexture & retexture of Scriptures, to find out the sense & meaning thereof:
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and farther as by joyning of Gospel positions together, it helpeth to elicite sure & sound conclusions, may be profitably used in Evangelicall questions.
and farther as by joining of Gospel positions together, it Helpeth to elicit sure & found conclusions, may be profitably used in Evangelical questions.
or when they are translated, maintain them against the popish vulgar, or other diverse false translations, to be the infallible trueth of God? how shall he comfort a poor soul that saith he is a reprobate,
or when they Are translated, maintain them against the popish Vulgar, or other diverse false Translations, to be the infallible truth of God? how shall he Comfort a poor soul that Says he is a Reprobate,
I might make innumerable such instances, but I spare. 2. For Logick, let them tell me what a parologisme is, Iam: 1.22. without some knowledg in Logick.
I might make innumerable such instances, but I spare. 2. For Logic, let them tell me what a parologisme is, Iam: 1.22. without Some knowledge in Logic.
or a false consequence is drawn out of it, or a true, without some principles of logick, especially to hold forth these things to others he must needs be a shamefull workman,
or a false consequence is drawn out of it, or a true, without Some principles of logic, especially to hold forth these things to Others he must needs be a shameful workman,
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3. For Rhetorick, I would fain have the unlearned minister, or him that understands not rhetorick, to give any tolerable sense of these places of Scripture,
3. For Rhetoric, I would fain have the unlearned minister, or him that understands not rhetoric, to give any tolerable sense of these places of Scripture,
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and many the like (farther then they have been opened to them by the learned) Iohn 15 1. I am the true Vine &c. John 1.29. Behold the Lamb of God. 1 Cor: 10.4. The Rock was Christ John 6.41. I am the bread that came down from heaven. John 10.7. I am the dore of the sheep &c: add these places. John 3.13. No man ascends in to heaven, but he that came down from heaven &c: 1 Iohn 3.16. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us. Iohn 21 last.
and many the like (farther then they have been opened to them by the learned) John 15 1. I am the true Vine etc. John 1.29. Behold the Lamb of God. 1 Cor: 10.4. The Rock was christ John 6.41. I am the bred that Come down from heaven. John 10.7. I am the door of the sheep etc.: add these places. John 3.13. No man ascends in to heaven, but he that Come down from heaven etc.: 1 John 3.16. Hereby perceive we the love of God, Because he laid down his life for us. John 21 last.
There be many things that Iesus did, the which if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world it selfe could not containe the books that should be written. and that Mat. 12.20. as Ionas was three dayes & three nights in the belly of the whale so shall the son of man be three dayes & three nights in the heart of of the earth.
There be many things that Iesus did, the which if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world it self could not contain the books that should be written. and that Mathew 12.20. as Ionas was three days & three nights in the belly of the whale so shall the son of man be three days & three nights in the heart of of the earth.
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Mr. Horn thus, That the study of Philosophy (though lawfull to be known, and in some points usefull yet) is not necessary to the preachers or preaching of the Gospel,
Mr. Horn thus, That the study of Philosophy (though lawful to be known, and in Some points useful yet) is not necessary to the Preachers or preaching of the Gospel,
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It is not denyed, but what is necessary to salvation, may be both understood & preached, without the help of Philosophy, it is enough if it bee lawfull & usefull, (ad bene ormelius esse) which is graunted by him.
It is not denied, but what is necessary to salvation, may be both understood & preached, without the help of Philosophy, it is enough if it be lawful & useful, (ad bene ormelius esse) which is granted by him.
or set up man above God, But for all this, these Reverēd men bring arguments that goe as farr in overthrowing all humane learning, as Mr. Dell hath done.
or Set up man above God, But for all this, these Reverend men bring Arguments that go as Far in overthrowing all humane learning, as Mr. Dell hath done.
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and to set on foot the preaching of the Go•pel, would have delivered those sciences unto us ▪ at least a more perfect form of them then the Philosophers did or could:
and to Set on foot the preaching of the Go•pel, would have Delivered those sciences unto us ▪ At least a more perfect from of them then the Philosophers did or could:
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Answ. 1. Take the force of this reason a pari, thus if the knowledg of the Greek & Latine languages, had been needfull for furnishing men to the Gospel in all ages,
Answer 1. Take the force of this reason a Pair, thus if the knowledge of the Greek & Latin languages, had been needful for furnishing men to the Gospel in all ages,
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then Christ would have taught those languages, and made Grammers for the learning of them, at least in a more perfect f•rm then any G•ammarians did or could &c:
then christ would have taught those languages, and made Grammars for the learning of them, At least in a more perfect f•rm then any G•ammarians did or could etc.:
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for both the Original tongues, and the arts & sciences are like preparatives fiting persons to the preaching of the Gospel, (for that is meant by furnishing men to the Gospel) But God is pleased to give to the sons of men to be exercised with labour & study, in this and other kinds Ecc•: 1.13.
for both the Original tongues, and the arts & sciences Are like preparatives fiting Persons to the preaching of the Gospel, (for that is meant by furnishing men to the Gospel) But God is pleased to give to the Sons of men to be exercised with labour & study, in this and other Kinds Ecc•: 1.13.
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then any Philosophe of old hath done, there was never such a method of Physicks or naturall Philosophy, as is set down in the order of the works of Creation,
then any Philosophe of old hath done, there was never such a method of Physics or natural Philosophy, as is Set down in the order of the works of Creation,
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as it is the revelation of Redemption &c, Is all therefore superfluous &c: 2. Whatsoever is contained in holy Scripture, tends some way or other to the way of salvation for faln man,
as it is the Revelation of Redemption etc., Is all Therefore superfluous etc.: 2. Whatsoever is contained in holy Scripture, tends Some Way or other to the Way of salvation for fallen man,
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and to make the man of God perfect, 2 Tim: 3.16, 17. So doth the knowledg of Gods works, which are sought out of all •hem that have pleasure therin Psal. 111.2.
and to make the man of God perfect, 2 Tim: 3.16, 17. So does the knowledge of God's works, which Are sought out of all •hem that have pleasure therein Psalm 111.2.
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yea they all make for the glory of God Psal. 145.10 and the knowledg of Gods works is laid down in holy writt, not in a purblind speculation about the creatures, but in a way infallible.
yea they all make for the glory of God Psalm 145.10 and the knowledge of God's works is laid down in holy writ, not in a purblind speculation about the creatures, but in a Way infallible.
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yet it hath a larger signification sometimes, as Rom. 2.16. wherin the Apostle tells us of the day of judgment, in which God shall judg the secrets of men according to the Gospel:
yet it hath a larger signification sometime, as Rom. 2.16. wherein the Apostle tells us of the day of judgement, in which God shall judge the secrets of men according to the Gospel:
and whatsoever is contained in the scriptures of the works of God, and as farr as it concerns a minister to preach all profitable and Scripture trueths, the knowledg of Arts & Sciences is usefull and expedient to him to hold them forth to his hearers. Horn.
and whatsoever is contained in the Scriptures of the works of God, and as Far as it concerns a minister to preach all profitable and Scripture truths, the knowledge of Arts & Sciences is useful and expedient to him to hold them forth to his hearers. Horn.
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but presuppose that same to gnoston tou theou, Rom: 1.19. some common notions concerning God & his works are left in every man still, that must not be extinguished. Horn.
but presuppose that same to gnoston tou theou, Rom: 1.19. Some Common notions Concerning God & his works Are left in every man still, that must not be extinguished. Horn.
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We graunt that all the treasures of soul-saving knowledg are in Christ, yet this doth not exclude the expedience of the knowledge of the Law ceremoniall or morall (which are metinoned in the same place Col. 2.14.) though we may be compleat in Christ without seeking our salvation by them. Horn.
We grant that all the treasures of Soul-saving knowledge Are in christ, yet this does not exclude the expedience of the knowledge of the Law ceremonial or moral (which Are metinoned in the same place Col. 2.14.) though we may be complete in christ without seeking our salvation by them. Horn.
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Answ. 1. No Christian (that I know of) will say that heathenish Philosophy is necessary to teach or preserve him or others. 2. What Philosophy means, he explains,
Answer 1. No Christian (that I know of) will say that Heathenish Philosophy is necessary to teach or preserve him or Others. 2. What Philosophy means, he explains,
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3. There are many false principles of heathenish Philosophy, as the eternity of the world, the freedom of the will to goodness, the placing of the chiefest good in contemplation,
3. There Are many false principles of Heathenish Philosophy, as the eternity of the world, the freedom of the will to Goodness, the placing of the chiefest good in contemplation,
5. The word (spoiled) by an allegory, hath respect to what he spake before, about the treasures of Christ or the word, verse 2. that which robbeth us of these treasures, leaves us but poor creatures,
5. The word (spoiled) by an allegory, hath respect to what he spoke before, about the treasures of christ or the word, verse 2. that which robbeth us of these treasures, leaves us but poor creatures,
and it is likely that the Apostle in this place forewarnes the faithfull to beware of such Philosophy, which is called Rev. 2. the depths of Satan, But what is this to the forbidding of sober & Chr•stian Philosophy? What is added more then th•s by M•. Horn hath been answered before.
and it is likely that the Apostle in this place forewarns the faithful to beware of such Philosophy, which is called Rev. 2. the depths of Satan, But what is this to the forbidding of Sobrium & Chr•stian Philosophy? What is added more then th•s by M•. Horn hath been answered before.
because this cursed, rather then curious art, was proper & almost peculiar to the Eastern people, Jewes, Samaritans, Egyptians & Babylonians, the Greeks very little or not at all studying it but placing all their wisdom in the arts,
Because this cursed, rather then curious art, was proper & almost peculiar to the Eastern people, Jews, Samaritans, egyptians & Babylonians, the Greeks very little or not At all studying it but placing all their Wisdom in the arts,
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& superfluous) could Mr. C•. find none such but Philosophical books? It is sure that as the Greeks, some were Philosophers, so there were some Poets, tragoutans & comedians, lyricks, as Aristophanes, Pinaar, Sophocles, Euripides some Orators, as Demosthenes, Isocrates, and some Physicians, as Galen, Hippocrates &c: they might as well be those curious books,
& superfluous) could Mr. C•. find none such but Philosophical books? It is sure that as the Greeks, Some were Philosophers, so there were Some Poets, tragoutans & comedians, lyrics, as Aristophanes, Pinaar, Sophocles, Euripides Some Orators, as Demosthenes, Isocra, and Some Physicians, as Galen, Hippocrates etc.: they might as well be those curious books,
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as the Philosophicall. 3. If this exposition of Mr. C• is true, then it is a Christian duty and a note of a true convert, to burn all Philosophicall books,
as the Philosophical. 3. If this exposition of Mr. C• is true, then it is a Christian duty and a note of a true convert, to burn all Philosophical books,
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For the contrary may appear plainly in Iulius Pollux, who is both ancient and exact in setting forth the religion of the Grecians, 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. cap. 1. parag. 18-19.
For the contrary may appear plainly in Julius Pollux, who is both ancient and exact in setting forth the Religion of the Greeks, 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. cap. 1. Parag. 18-19.
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where hee shewes that they had their Oracles, and spirits. that foretold things to come, their debacchantes, and numine afflatos, inspired by the Devil, their raptures & enthusiasmes, extasyes, furyes, their divinations, & where was the Delphick, that is Apollo's Oracle, but amongst them, with which they consulted upon all occasions,
where he shows that they had their Oracles, and spirits. that foretold things to come, their debacchantes, and numine afflatos, inspired by the devil, their raptures & enthusiasms, extasyes, furies, their divinations, & where was the Delphic, that is Apollo's Oracle, but among them, with which they consulted upon all occasions,
and for polytheisme, they worshiped all the heathenish & Devil-gods in the world, and no God was unknown to them but the true, which appears by that inscription upon the Altar Acts 17.23. To the unknown God, besides Acts 16.16. &c:
and for polytheism, they worshipped all the Heathenish & Devil-gods in the world, and no God was unknown to them but the true, which appears by that inscription upon the Altar Acts 17.23. To the unknown God, beside Acts 16.16. etc.:
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ye find mention of a spirit of divination which was called Python, (being like the Oracle of Apollo, whither all the people came to aske questions) and OBH or eggastrimythos, because the Devil filled the bellyes of their Prophets & Prophetesses,
you find mention of a Spirit of divination which was called Python, (being like the Oracle of Apollo, whither all the people Come to ask questions) and OBH or eggastrimythos, Because the devil filled the bellies of their prophets & Prophetesses,
because when the Damosell was dispossessed by the Apostles, her maisters were so enraged, and made their complaint to the Mag•strates, they put the Apostles in prison for it, whence it appears that all sorts both of Magistrates & people among them favoured & maintained, such Devillish practises.
Because when the Damosel was dispossessed by the Apostles, her masters were so enraged, and made their complaint to the Mag•strates, they put the Apostles in prison for it, whence it appears that all sorts both of Magistrates & people among them favoured & maintained, such Devilish practises.
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