The Christian conventicle, or, the private-meetings of God's people in evil times, vindicated and warranted by the Word of God Being some-time since delivered in several sermons, and now published for publick benefit.
And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my Jewels, &c. THis Prophecy of Malachi may fitly be stiled, A holy Dialogue; wherein many are brought in to speak their minds.
And they shall be mine, Says the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my Jewels, etc. THis Prophecy of Malachi may fitly be styled, A holy Dialogue; wherein many Are brought in to speak their minds.
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First, you have here the Prophet; Secondly, the Messias; Thirdly, Wicked and Prophane men; Fourthly, the pious and holy persons; And, lastly, God himself.
First, you have Here the Prophet; Secondly, the Messias; Thirdly, Wicked and Profane men; Fourthly, the pious and holy Persons; And, lastly, God himself.
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The Prophet, he speaks thunderingly: Christ, he speaks threatningly; The Prophane, they speak blasphemingly: God's People, they speak frequently: And God himself, he speaks most comfortably. 1. For the first:
The Prophet, he speaks thunderingly: christ, he speaks threateningly; The Profane, they speak blasphemingly: God's People, they speak frequently: And God himself, he speaks most comfortably. 1. For the First:
Their sins were very many, and very great both, as their Sacriledge, their mixtures in the Worship of God, their marrying to the daughters of a strange god;
Their Sins were very many, and very great both, as their Sacrilege, their mixtures in the Worship of God, their marrying to the daughters of a strange god;
2. The Messias, he speaks, and he speaks very threateningly. The Jews they had a flattering conceit, that when Christ came, there should be nothing but honey,
2. The Messias, he speaks, and he speaks very threateningly. The jews they had a flattering conceit, that when christ Come, there should be nothing but honey,
But our Messias tells them here, that he would come in another way, they should find him to come in a way of purity and holiness; it's to purifie the sons of Levi:
But our Messias tells them Here, that he would come in Another Way, they should find him to come in a Way of purity and holiness; it's to purify the Sons of Levi:
and they speak blasphemously, as you may see in chap. 2. last vers. and in chap. 3.13. These Vipers they spit their venom in the very face of Almighty God;
and they speak blasphemously, as you may see in chap. 2. last vers. and in chap. 3.13. These Vipers they spit their venom in the very face of Almighty God;
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and he delighteth in them, or, where is the God of Judgement? (Oh, my Brethren, that ever the just and righteous God should be so much scandal'd and blasphemed, that he should delight in sinners!
and he delights in them, or, where is the God of Judgement? (O, my Brothers, that ever the just and righteous God should be so much scandaled and blasphemed, that he should delight in Sinners!
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Thus have I (as briefly as I could) brought you unto the Text. And you may see what my Text (at the very first view of it) seems to be; (I shall make some use of it,
Thus have I (as briefly as I could) brought you unto the Text. And you may see what my Text (At the very First view of it) seems to be; (I shall make Some use of it,
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1. The probation. They don't assemble themselves together (as the prophane rabble of the world would make it) for evil practices, and for evil purposes. And
1. The probation. They don't assemble themselves together (as the profane rabble of the world would make it) for evil practices, and for evil Purposes. And
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'Tis recorded. That whatever they spake, all their speeches, prayers, &c. they were entred into God's Book of Remembrance. As God has his bottle, so he has his book; as he is present in the Assembly, to bottle up their tears; so he is there with his Book, to write down all their performances. God has but two books, the book of his Documents, and the book of his Monuments: now if we learn & live according to the book of Gods documents, we shall be sure to be recorded in, and rewarded according to God's Book of Monuments, where he hath written down the carriages of his Saints and People.
It's recorded. That whatever they spoke, all their Speeches, Prayers, etc. they were entered into God's Book of Remembrance. As God has his Bottle, so he has his book; as he is present in the Assembly, to Bottle up their tears; so he is there with his Book, to write down all their performances. God has but two books, the book of his Documents, and the book of his Monuments: now if we Learn & live according to the book of God's documents, we shall be sure to be recorded in, and rewarded according to God's Book of Monuments, where he hath written down the carriages of his Saints and People.
and that with those of their own party, opinion, and perswasion, those that were fellow-Jewels with themselves, those whose names were written in the Book of Life.
and that with those of their own party, opinion, and persuasion, those that were fellow-Jewels with themselves, those whose names were written in the Book of Life.
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4. Obser. That holy Conference, 'tis a most necessary duty in unholy times. As here you see, the Times the Prophet conplains of most bitterly, how full of vileness and wickedness they were;
4. Observation That holy Conference, it's a most necessary duty in unholy times. As Here you see, the Times the Prophet conplains of most bitterly, how full of vileness and wickedness they were;
3. That the fear of God is a preservative against the infection of Atheism and Apostacy: This is matter of safety and security. We see Cedars blown up by the root,
3. That the Fear of God is a preservative against the infection of Atheism and Apostasy: This is matter of safety and security. We see Cedars blown up by the root,
Now to raise the honour of Conventicles against the contempt of wicked men, and the value of them against the contempt of godly men, I thought good to say something of it, to declare the excellency of it.
Now to raise the honour of Conventicles against the contempt of wicked men, and the valve of them against the contempt of godly men, I Thought good to say something of it, to declare the excellency of it.
1. If I can make this good to you, (as I hope I shall) here you shall be sure to meet with such as are good in bad times: and there you meet with the first Doctrine.
1. If I can make this good to you, (as I hope I shall) Here you shall be sure to meet with such as Are good in bad times: and there you meet with the First Doctrine.
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2. By frequenting of Conventicles, you will be made the better by the prayers and exhortations of God 's faithful Ministers, and those that fear the Lord. And this will make the second Doctrine, That the worse others are, the better they be.
2. By frequenting of Conventicles, you will be made the better by the Prayers and exhortations of God is faithful Ministers, and those that Fear the Lord. And this will make the second Doctrine, That the Worse Others Are, the better they be.
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3. By frequenting of Conventicles, you will attain to the more fear of the Lord, and so attain to more safety; And there you meet with the third Doctrine.
3. By frequenting of Conventicles, you will attain to the more Fear of the Lord, and so attain to more safety; And there you meet with the third Doctrine.
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and more or less does not any way vary the kind. And if there be any such that deride private Meetings in Chambers as Conventicles, they do throw dirt into the Congregation of God. And Again;
and more or less does not any Way vary the kind. And if there be any such that deride private Meetings in Chambers as Conventicles, they do throw dirt into the Congregation of God. And Again;
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1. They meet to offer up worship to Idols, 1 Kin. 18.20, & 26. 2. They meet to defile themselves and bodies, 1 Tim. 1.10. 3. They meet to abuse the creatures; to run on in excess of riot, 1 Pet. 4.4. 4. They meet to slander, to censure, and to scandalize the People of God. Psal. 41.5, 6, 7, 8. 5. They meet to lay their design for the ruine and destruction, and extirpation of the Churches and People of God, Prov. 30.14. Act. 22.22. And
1. They meet to offer up worship to Idols, 1 Kin. 18.20, & 26. 2. They meet to defile themselves and bodies, 1 Tim. 1.10. 3. They meet to abuse the creatures; to run on in excess of riot, 1 Pet. 4.4. 4. They meet to slander, to censure, and to scandalise the People of God. Psalm 41.5, 6, 7, 8. 5. They meet to lay their Design for the ruin and destruction, and extirpation of the Churches and People of God, Curae 30.14. Act. 22.22. And
6. They meet to disturb the peace of the Place and Nation where they are. Psal. 140.2. These are such as (in their sense ) they call Conventicles. And I know none more guilty than they that frequent Play-houses, Whore-houses, Alehouses and Taverns, where wicked men come to make their Songs against the People of God.
6. They meet to disturb the peace of the Place and nation where they Are. Psalm 140.2. These Are such as (in their sense) they call Conventicles. And I know none more guilty than they that frequent Play-houses, Whore-houses, Alehouses and Taverns, where wicked men come to make their Songs against the People of God.
And these (in Scripture-sense) may more fitly be called Confederacies than Conventicles. For my part, I think such places worthy to be punished by the Judges.
And these (in Scripture-sense) may more fitly be called Confederacies than Conventicles. For my part, I think such places worthy to be punished by the Judges.
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Secondly, (Brethren) There is a good and a holy Conventicle; That is, when God's People meet together for holy ends, to perform holy actions. And this (my Brethren) is called the Congregation of the Righteous, Psal. 1.5. the Assembly of the Saints, Psal. 89.5. the meeting together of the upright ones, Psal. 111.1.
Secondly, (Brothers) There is a good and a holy Conventicle; That is, when God's People meet together for holy ends, to perform holy actions. And this (my Brothers) is called the Congregation of the Righteous, Psalm 1.5. the Assembly of the Saints, Psalm 89.5. the meeting together of the upright ones, Psalm 111.1.
And the ends that they meet for, they are very many, and as good as many; (And when I speak of this Conventicle, I mean nothing but the Communion of Saints. )
And the ends that they meet for, they Are very many, and as good as many; (And when I speak of this Conventicle, I mean nothing but the Communion of Saints.)
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1. 'Tis not in contempt of the Publick Assemblies. The Lord (that knows our hearts) knows, that while we had Publick Assemblies, and the Ordinances in purity, without the mixture of distasteful things, we did prize Publick Ordinances, and did highly esteem them;
1. It's not in contempt of the Public Assemblies. The Lord (that knows our hearts) knows, that while we had Public Assemblies, and the Ordinances in purity, without the mixture of distasteful things, we did prize Public Ordinances, and did highly esteem them;
The Heathens were wont to charge the Primitive Christians, That they met in the evening, and put out their Candles, and then they were guilty of all manner of lewdness. They muse as they use;
The heathens were wont to charge the Primitive Christians, That they met in the evening, and put out their Candles, and then they were guilty of all manner of Lewdness. They muse as they use;
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3. Do God's People convent together to move Sedition, (That's another thing that's charged upon them.) No, Religion teacheth us better, to pray for Kings, and those in Authority.
3. Do God's People convent together to move Sedition, (That's Another thing that's charged upon them.) No, Religion Teaches us better, to pray for Kings, and those in authority.
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2. Another end why they meet together, it is to pray with one another, to pour out their souls into the bosom of God, to call and cry to God for mercy for the Nations, and mercy for their own Souls, and mercy for their Friends, and to supplicate God's return to them again.
2. another end why they meet together, it is to pray with one Another, to pour out their Souls into the bosom of God, to call and cry to God for mercy for the nations, and mercy for their own Souls, and mercy for their Friends, and to supplicate God's return to them again.
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The People of God they find themselves weak, dull, sad, therefore they go into the communion of Saints in private places, that they may be strengthened, quickened, and comforted by conference,
The People of God they find themselves weak, dull, sad, Therefore they go into the communion of Saints in private places, that they may be strengthened, quickened, and comforted by conference,
and may be instructed of him, that they may have Christ's Spirit, and the graces and comforts of Christ. Act. 2.1, 2, 3, 4. 10. They thus meet to advance the Name of God, and of Christ.
and may be instructed of him, that they may have Christ's Spirit, and the graces and comforts of christ. Act. 2.1, 2, 3, 4. 10. They thus meet to advance the Name of God, and of christ.
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and an avenger, more than for his goodness: but the other is a filial fear, whereby a gracious soul fears to offend God because he is good and gracious.
and an avenger, more than for his Goodness: but the other is a filial Fear, whereby a gracious soul fears to offend God Because he is good and gracious.
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For the proving on't, (though there •e no great need, yet) take two or three Texts; In Jer. 23.25. 'tis said, That the people shall meet together, and enquire one of another, What hath the Lord answered? what hath the Lord spoken? They should come together and enquire what the Lord had delivered to the Prophet.
For the proving oned, (though there •e no great need, yet) take two or three Texts; In Jer. 23.25. it's said, That the people shall meet together, and inquire one of Another, What hath the Lord answered? what hath the Lord spoken? They should come together and inquire what the Lord had Delivered to the Prophet.
And, in Heb. 10.23, 24, 25. (speaking there that we should continue constant in the profession of our Faith, saith he) Let us consider one another, to provoke unto love,
And, in Hebrew 10.23, 24, 25. (speaking there that we should continue constant in the profession of our Faith, Says he) Let us Consider one Another, to provoke unto love,
One Text more, (and that's very full to this purpose;) in John 13.34, 35. There you shall find that our Saviour was telling his Disciples, that he was going away from them;
One Text more, (and that's very full to this purpose;) in John 13.34, 35. There you shall find that our Saviour was telling his Disciples, that he was going away from them;
When the Disciples (for fear of the Je• were met together in a holy Conventicle, C• he came and stood in the midst of them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 parted his mind to them freely and fully, J• 20.19 & 26 verses.
When the Disciples (for Fear of the Je• were met together in a holy Conventicle, C• he Come and stood in the midst of them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 parted his mind to them freely and Fully, J• 20.19 & 26 Verses.
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we re• of their being met all together in one place with 〈 ◊ 〉 accord, Act. 2.1. of their going into an upper ro• and continuing there with one accord in prayer 〈 ◊ 〉 supplication, Act. 1.13, 14. and again, of th• being assembled with one accord, Act. 15.25.
we re• of their being met all together in one place with 〈 ◊ 〉 accord, Act. 2.1. of their going into an upper ro• and Continuing there with one accord in prayer 〈 ◊ 〉 supplication, Act. 1.13, 14. and again, of th• being assembled with one accord, Act. 15.25.
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And it was their common course in the p•mitive times thus to meet together; As sa• Tertullian in his Apologie; saith he, We all m• together in a Conventicle,
And it was their Common course in the p•mitive times thus to meet together; As sa• Tertullian in his Apology; Says he, We all m• together in a Conventicle,
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and we knock at Heav• doors with our prayers, and we will not let God al• till he be pleased to come down graciously unto 〈 ◊ 〉 Know thus much, that all places are now sa• ctified for our assembling.
and we knock At Heav• doors with our Prayers, and we will not let God al• till he be pleased to come down graciously unto 〈 ◊ 〉 Know thus much, that all places Are now sa• ctified for our assembling.
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But now, what's the ground or reason that the 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 be such a care amongst God's People, that should thus frequent the Communion of Saints? answer, —
But now, what's the ground or reason that the 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 be such a care among God's People, that should thus frequent the Communion of Saints? answer, —
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as, •ling up one another in their most holy Faith, •. 20. and their strengthning and watching over another, &c. How can these duties be done •hey don't meet together,
as, •ling up one Another in their most holy Faith, •. 20. and their strengthening and watching over Another, etc. How can these duties be done •hey don't meet together,
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That •d hath given water unto the Sea, it is, that it •uld send forth of its abundance in Rivers and •eams, that it may come to be serviceable un•• the use of man.
That •d hath given water unto the Sea, it is, that it •uld send forth of its abundance in rivers and •eams, that it may come to be serviceable un•• the use of man.
The manifestation of the Spirit is gi•n to every man to profit withal. And, in Luke 〈 ◊ 〉 from ver. 13, to ver. 26. Christ (there) gave variety of Talents,
The manifestation of the Spirit is gi•n to every man to profit withal. And, in Luke 〈 ◊ 〉 from ver. 13, to ver. 26. christ (there) gave variety of Talents,
Why? For Improven• There is no Gift, Grace, or Ability that God 〈 ◊ 〉 given to any one that is a member of his Chu•• but he ought to be serviceable and instrume•• with the same for the good of others.
Why? For Improven• There is no Gift, Grace, or Ability that God 〈 ◊ 〉 given to any one that is a member of his Chu•• but he ought to be serviceable and instrume•• with the same for the good of Others.
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(vi•) imparting Counsels and Admonitions to othe• and receiving Exhortations & Counsels of othe• Some have the gift of resolving Cases of Cons•ence; others have a special gift to pour out th• souls in Prayer:
(vi•) imparting Counsels and Admonitions to othe• and receiving Exhortations & Counsels of othe• some have the gift of resolving Cases of Cons•ence; Others have a special gift to pour out th• Souls in Prayer:
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Some (again) God has given gr•• abilities to in the imparting of Experiences; so• to comfort and heal wounded Spirits, and such lik• Now, every one of these must be improved a• imployed; And how could this possibly thus be, it were not that they had meetings together? B• then —
some (again) God has given gr•• abilities to in the imparting of Experiences; so• to Comfort and heal wounded Spirits, and such lik• Now, every one of these must be improved a• employed; And how could this possibly thus be, it were not that they had meetings together? B• then —
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so that there is a great deal of need of the •icorns horn: but here is nothing but what comes ••m an upright heart, guided and ordered accor•ng to the Rule. And as God has set us apart 〈 ◊ 〉 his Worship,
so that there is a great deal of need of the •icorns horn: but Here is nothing but what comes ••m an upright heart, guided and ordered accor•ng to the Rule. And as God has Set us apart 〈 ◊ 〉 his Worship,
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Now, my Brethren, we believing it in ou• principle, it would be sad if we should deny it i• our practice. It is strange to me, that men shoul• be so zealous to stand up at the Creed,
Now, my Brothers, we believing it in ou• principle, it would be sad if we should deny it i• our practice. It is strange to me, that men shoul• be so zealous to stand up At the Creed,
Those men that hate and derid• the Communion of Saints, I can't believe that they believe any such thing as the Communion of Saints let their Creed be what it will.
Those men that hate and derid• the Communion of Saints, I can't believe that they believe any such thing as the Communion of Saints let their Creed be what it will.
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Many times there are those that have got so much comfort, strength, building up in faith and resolution at such a Meeting, that they have had cause to bless God for it forever.
Many times there Are those that have god so much Comfort, strength, building up in faith and resolution At such a Meeting, that they have had cause to bless God for it forever.
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First, A Use of Information. If it be thus, (Brethren) that the Fearers of God are and ought to be frequenters of Conventicles, the Old-Testament-Believers were so,
First, A Use of Information. If it be thus, (Brothers) that the Fearers of God Are and ought to be frequenters of Conventicles, the Old-Testament-Believers were so,
and (saith the Text) no man hindered him, Act. 28.30, 31. Nay, the Grand - Turk (that great enemy of Christianity) will rise up against this Generation;
and (Says the Text) no man hindered him, Act. 28.30, 31. Nay, the Grand - Turk (that great enemy of Christianity) will rise up against this Generation;
and very good Christians would be thought to be, yet will be so shy as to shun all these Meetings, they will not come nigh them? Why, that they have too much of the fea• of men,
and very good Christians would be Thought to be, yet will be so shy as to shun all these Meetings, they will not come High them? Why, that they have too much of the fea• of men,
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It was a very great blemish in Nichodmus's Coat of Arms, that he would not come to our Saviour's Conventicle but by night, ( Joh. 3.2.) when none should take notice of him:
It was a very great blemish in Nichodmus's Coat of Arms, that he would not come to our Saviour's Conventicle but by night, (John 3.2.) when none should take notice of him:
Object. I know what some will plead for themselves, to take off all such kind of censures as these, viz. That there are Publick Meetings and Assemblies —.
Object. I know what Some will plead for themselves, to take off all such kind of censures as these, viz. That there Are Public Meetings and Assemblies —.
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and be found in the practice of ought to be both for the matter and manner thereof, according to the prescribed Rule of Gods Word only, no men on Earth having authority to devise according to their own fancies and imaginations, any forms of God's Worship and Service.
and be found in the practice of ought to be both for the matter and manner thereof, according to the prescribed Rule of God's Word only, no men on Earth having Authority to devise according to their own fancies and Imaginations, any forms of God's Worship and Service.
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Any Worship which is not bottom'd and grounded upon the Word of God, is a false Worship, and such as we may not lawfully be present at, unless some way or other we do shew our dislike, or declare our dissent.
Any Worship which is not bottomed and grounded upon the Word of God, is a false Worship, and such as we may not lawfully be present At, unless Some Way or other we do show our dislike, or declare our dissent.
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And we might note this by the way, That it's a very dangerous thing for those that are of the true Religion, to marry with those that are of a false Religion.
And we might note this by the Way, That it's a very dangerous thing for those that Are of the true Religion, to marry with those that Are of a false Religion.
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if Moses should have left that, and gone to the Nations round about him, and taken patterns from them, would not this have been a great abomination in the sight of God? Why, should we lay by the Rule of the Word, and the practice of the Churches in the dayes of the Apostles recorded in the Scriptures,
if Moses should have left that, and gone to the nations round about him, and taken patterns from them, would not this have been a great abomination in the sighed of God? Why, should we lay by the Rule of the Word, and the practice of the Churches in the days of the Apostles recorded in the Scriptures,
and go unto Turkie, to take our pattern of Worship from the Pagans, or go unto Rome, and borrow our forms, and rites, and modes of Worship from the Papists; would not this be to present an unclean thing unto the Lord, who hath so strictly commanded his People, that they should not so much as enquire after other Nations,
and go unto Turkey, to take our pattern of Worship from the Pagans, or go unto Room, and borrow our forms, and Rites, and modes of Worship from the Papists; would not this be to present an unclean thing unto the Lord, who hath so strictly commanded his People, that they should not so much as inquire After other nations,
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how they worship their Gods, nor imitate them in any of their actions? Deut. 12.30, 31, 32. Why should Light go to borrow of Darkness? shall the Church of Christ take their pattern of Worship from Antichrist? can there any pure Water (fit for the service of the Sanctuary and the City of our God) flow out of the Romish puddle? or, can a man pick any Gold (for the adorning of the Temple of Christ) out of the Popes dunghil, where there is nothing but mire and filth? Though you should take a Spaniard, or a French-man, and put an English coat upon him,
how they worship their God's, nor imitate them in any of their actions? Deuteronomy 12.30, 31, 32. Why should Light go to borrow of Darkness? shall the Church of christ take their pattern of Worship from Antichrist? can there any pure Water (fit for the service of the Sanctuary and the city of our God) flow out of the Romish puddle? or, can a man pick any Gold (for the adorning of the Temple of christ) out of the Popes dunghill, where there is nothing but mire and filth? Though you should take a Spaniard, or a Frenchman, and put an English coat upon him,
yet this does not make him an English man: So, if there be one thing in the way of Worship that was not prescribed nor practised in the dayes of Christ,
yet this does not make him an English man: So, if there be one thing in the Way of Worship that was not prescribed nor practised in the days of christ,
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2. Such a worship as has been cast out by the People of God in reforming times, and afterwards in corrupt times is brought in again, this is (certainly) a false worship.
2. Such a worship as has been cast out by the People of God in reforming times, and afterwards in corrupt times is brought in again, this is (Certainly) a false worship.
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You shall find it was in Israel many years before Ahab, for (in Judg. 2.11.) 'tis said, That the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim;
You shall find it was in Israel many Years before Ahab, for (in Judges 2.11.) it's said, That the children of Israel did evil in the sighed of the Lord, and served Baalim;
and followed other gods, &c. And afterwards (in chap. 6.) you find how that they raised up some other forms, pull down the Altars of Baal, and abolish all the worship of Baal in Israel. And indeed, you may observe concerning the people of Israel, that when (for their running a whoring after false worship) the judgements of God were upon them;
and followed other God's, etc. And afterwards (in chap. 6.) you find how that they raised up Some other forms, pull down the Altars of Baal, and Abolah all the worship of Baal in Israel. And indeed, you may observe Concerning the people of Israel, that when (for their running a whoring After false worship) the Judgments of God were upon them;
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and enter into a Covenant with God, that they will keep close to his Worship: but after a few years are over again, (by means of some evil Princes or Governours, who did discountenance the true wayes of God,
and enter into a Covenant with God, that they will keep close to his Worship: but After a few Years Are over again, (by means of Some evil Princes or Governors, who did discountenance the true ways of God,
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and were favourers of Idolatry) the people fell to false worship again, and did build again the things that they had destroyed. Now, God commands his People to come out of Babylon; now,
and were favourers of Idolatry) the people fell to false worship again, and did built again the things that they had destroyed. Now, God commands his People to come out of Babylon; now,
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when they have come out (in any degree or measure) by casting off corruptions in worship, the Lor• likes not that they should go back again, tha• they should return to those corruptions fro• whence they had before departed.
when they have come out (in any degree or measure) by casting off corruptions in worship, the Lor• likes not that they should go back again, tha• they should return to those corruptions fro• whence they had before departed.
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Surely it's one sign that Worship is not of God, when the most holy and gracious and strict-living people in a Nation are greatly offended with it, and cannot submit unto it;
Surely it's one Signen that Worship is not of God, when the most holy and gracious and strict-living people in a nation Are greatly offended with it, and cannot submit unto it;
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Why, that a way of Worship is so well lik'd of by the superstitious and ungodly people in a Nation, is argument enough how much it is disliked of by God. In Exod. 8.26. when Pharaoh would have had Moses to have sacrificed in the Land, (— Sacrifice to God in the Land. ) Sayes Moses, 'Tis not meet so to do;
Why, that a Way of Worship is so well liked of by the superstitious and ungodly people in a nation, is argument enough how much it is disliked of by God. In Exod 8.26. when Pharaoh would have had Moses to have sacrificed in the Land, (— Sacrifice to God in the Land.) Says Moses, It's not meet so to do;
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•o, shall we sacrifice the Abominations of the Egyptians before their eyes, and shall they not stone us? will they not stone us? Mark, The pure and sincere Worship of God, tha• would have been an Abomination to the Egyptians, they would not have endured it,
•o, shall we sacrifice the Abominations of the egyptians before their eyes, and shall they not stone us? will they not stone us? Mark, The pure and sincere Worship of God, tha• would have been an Abomination to the egyptians, they would not have endured it,
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So then, I say, when the multitude of those that are the most vicious, ungracious and unholy, those that are the gross, loose, superstitious and wicked in a Nation, are the people that do like and love it,
So then, I say, when the multitude of those that Are the most vicious, ungracious and unholy, those that Are the gross, lose, superstitious and wicked in a nation, Are the people that do like and love it,
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That is, those that would not by some act or other, by some kind of testimony or other, testifie their conformity unto his worship, they must be imprisoned, they must be banished.
That is, those that would not by Some act or other, by Some kind of testimony or other, testify their conformity unto his worship, they must be imprisoned, they must be banished.
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If men will not believe their Doctrines, and subscribe their Articles and submit unto their Worship, what then? Why then they must be fined, then imprisoned, then banished.
If men will not believe their Doctrines, and subscribe their Articles and submit unto their Worship, what then? Why then they must be fined, then imprisoned, then banished.
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But now, having given you some discoveries of a false Worship, I come to the proof of the second thing which I proposed, That it is not lawful to be present at such worship, (i. e.) when by your presence there you seem to own it, to approve of it, to assent or consent to it:
But now, having given you Some discoveries of a false Worship, I come to the proof of the second thing which I proposed, That it is not lawful to be present At such worship, (i. e.) when by your presence there you seem to own it, to approve of it, to assent or consent to it:
When Jeroboam had set up Calves there, and commanded all the people to Worship them, in ver. 15. 'tis said, He ordained him Priests for the High-places,
When Jeroboam had Set up Calves there, and commanded all the people to Worship them, in ver. 15. it's said, He ordained him Priests for the High-places,
But now, in ver. 14. The Levites left their suburbs, and their possessions, and came to Judah and Jerusalem (for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the Priests Office unto the Lord:) and after them, out of all the Tribes of Israel, such as set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, came to Jerusalem to sacrifice unto the Lord God of their Fathers. Mark that;
But now, in ver. 14. The Levites left their suburbs, and their possessions, and Come to Judah and Jerusalem (for Jeroboam and his Sons had cast them off from executing the Priests Office unto the Lord:) and After them, out of all the Tribes of Israel, such as Set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, Come to Jerusalem to sacrifice unto the Lord God of their Father's. Mark that;
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yet a remnant of Israel set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, who knew that God would be worshipped at Jerusalem: therefore they would not joyn with others, and go with others;
yet a remnant of Israel Set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel, who knew that God would be worshipped At Jerusalem: Therefore they would not join with Others, and go with Others;
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What was this Gilgal and Bethaven, that God commands them not so much as to come thither? O they were the principal places and seats where Jeroboam had set up his false worship:
What was this Gilgal and Bethaven, that God commands them not so much as to come thither? Oh they were the principal places and seats where Jeroboam had Set up his false worship:
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ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and the table of Devils. Why do we provoke the Lord to jealousie? So, again, in 2 Cor. 6.14. Be not unequally yoaked with unbelievers;
you cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and the table of Devils. Why do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? So, again, in 2 Cor. 6.14. Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers;
for what fellowship hath Righteousness with Unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? and what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For ye are the Temple of the living God;
for what fellowship hath Righteousness with Unrighteousness? and what communion hath Light with darkness? and what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For you Are the Temple of the living God;
And I might shew you, how that by joynin• with others in their false worship, 1. You sin against your selves. 2. You sin against others. 3. You sin against God. I say —
And I might show you, how that by joynin• with Others in their false worship, 1. You sin against your selves. 2. You sin against Others. 3. You sin against God. I say —
1. Joyn not with others in their false worship because hereby you sin against your selves; for, by being parties in any false worship, (i. e.) by owning of it, you come to be accessory to their sin. In Revel. 18.4. Come out of her my people, be not partakers of her sins, that ye receive not of her plagues. — My People:
1. Join not with Others in their false worship Because hereby you sin against your selves; for, by being parties in any false worship, (i. e.) by owning of it, you come to be accessory to their since. In Revel. 18.4. Come out of her my people, be not partakers of her Sins, that you receive not of her plagues. — My People:
Why if God's own People will defile themselves with the Corruptions of Babylon, they must expect to partake of the Judgments of Babylon. And indeed, many times God is more quick with his own People in this respect than with others,
Why if God's own People will defile themselves with the Corruptions of Babylon, they must expect to partake of the Judgments of Babylon. And indeed, many times God is more quick with his own People in this respect than with Others,
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because of the •ptation. Why, you know what's said concerning King Ahaz. (in 2 King. 16.10.) that •ing unto Damascus to meet the King of Assyria •ere, (out of a Complement it may be, to con•atulate him,
Because of the •ptation. Why, you know what's said Concerning King Ahaz. (in 2 King. 16.10.) that •ing unto Damascus to meet the King of Assyria •ere, (out of a Compliment it may be, to con•atulate him,
2. You sin against others too, that set up these superstitious wayes; whom you herein do abet, and encourage, and harden in their evil wayes. Do not communicate with them.
2. You sin against Others too, that Set up these superstitious ways; whom you herein do abet, and encourage, and harden in their evil ways. Do not communicate with them.
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in practice yo• do offend others, and (it may be) by example d• draw them aside too: As in Gal. 2.11. Pete• (there) by his dissimulation, was a means to dra• Barnabas and others of the Jews to side with him.
in practice yo• do offend Others, and (it may be) by Exampl d• draw them aside too: As in Gal. 2.11. Pete• (there) by his dissimulation, was a means to dra• Barnabas and Others of the jews to side with him.
3. You sin herein against God too, by bringing him the blinde, the halt, and the lame: (For such is every way of Religion, every way of Worship that is of mans devising.) The Lord has not required any such service at your hands,
3. You sin herein against God too, by bringing him the blind, the halt, and the lame: (For such is every Way of Religion, every Way of Worship that is of men devising.) The Lord has not required any such service At your hands,
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neither are you to solemnize for Worship the Commandments of men. The People of God are bound to maintain the Integrity and Purity of God's Ordinances.
neither Are you to solemnize for Worship the commandments of men. The People of God Are bound to maintain the Integrity and Purity of God's Ordinances.
Take heed of any thing that does but look like false Worship. VVe must abhor the garment that is but spotted with the flesh. VVe must not so much as touch the unclean thing. God forhad the Israelites to have a false god in their houses:
Take heed of any thing that does but look like false Worship. We must abhor the garment that is but spotted with the Flesh. We must not so much as touch the unclean thing. God forhad the Israelites to have a false god in their houses:
though they did not worship it, yet they must not have it in their houses. And, in Isa. 65.4. he reprehends them, not only for eating •he abominable thing, Swines flesh, but for having the broth of that abominable thing in their vessels.
though they did not worship it, yet they must not have it in their houses. And, in Isaiah 65.4. he reprehends them, not only for eating •he abominable thing, Swine Flesh, but for having the broth of that abominable thing in their vessels.
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To say you will be present with your bodies at false worship, and yet absent in your spirits, it is in effect to say, you will serve God with your souls, and the Devil with your bodies. You know, the worship that is done in an Assembly, 'tis look'd on as the joynt action of the whole Assembly;
To say you will be present with your bodies At false worship, and yet absent in your spirits, it is in Effect to say, you will serve God with your Souls, and the devil with your bodies. You know, the worship that is done in an Assembly, it's looked on as the joint actium of the Whole Assembly;
this doth not make the tare or weeds to become Corn. The Inventions and Devices of men in God's Worship, they are but unclean things, that nothing is able to wash, or to make clean. In Ezek. 43.8. God does reprove them there for setting up their post by his post, and their threshold by his threshold.
this does not make the tear or weeds to become Corn. The Inventions and Devices of men in God's Worship, they Are but unclean things, that nothing is able to wash, or to make clean. In Ezekiel 43.8. God does reprove them there for setting up their post by his post, and their threshold by his threshold.
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but they set up their own by it. And in Zeph. 1.5. They there would swear by the name of the Lord, and of Malcam too. So in 2 King. 17.33. There were some that would serve Baal, and yet fear the Lord. That is, they would not cast off all the Worship of God, but would retain some parts of it, onely they would joyn their own Inventions with it.
but they Set up their own by it. And in Zephaniah 1.5. They there would swear by the name of the Lord, and of Malcam too. So in 2 King. 17.33. There were Some that would serve Baal, and yet Fear the Lord. That is, they would not cast off all the Worship of God, but would retain Some parts of it, only they would join their own Inventions with it.
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that men should have in their right-hands many Truths of Christ, but in their left many falsities of Antichrist. Indeed, sometimes some part of God's VVorship covers a great deal of Superstition;
that men should have in their right-hands many Truths of christ, but in their left many falsities of Antichrist. Indeed, sometime Some part of God's VVorship covers a great deal of Superstition;
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And indeed, the nearer you come to the true VVorship of God, and yet retain false worship with it, the more danger there is of swallowing up many people.
And indeed, the nearer you come to the true VVorship of God, and yet retain false worship with it, the more danger there is of swallowing up many people.
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Obj. 4. I but (you will say unto me) there may some things be found amiss in the prayers and preaching of the best Ministers, that we cannot joyn in faith with.
Object 4. I but (you will say unto me) there may Some things be found amiss in the Prayers and preaching of the best Ministers, that we cannot join in faith with.
and have not Prayers and Sermons made for them, 'tis an Ordinance of God, and being an Ordinance of God, you may safely communicate therin, notwithstanding that there may be some failings in the Minister:
and have not Prayers and Sermons made for them, it's an Ordinance of God, and being an Ordinance of God, you may safely communicate therein, notwithstanding that there may be Some failings in the Minister:
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Indeed, there are corruptions in the best hearts, and mixtures in the holiest duties: I but when the People of God do worship God in spirit and in truth, as long as they don't set up any Idols in their hearts,
Indeed, there Are corruptions in the best hearts, and mixtures in the Holiest duties: I but when the People of God do worship God in Spirit and in truth, as long as they don't Set up any Idols in their hearts,
The King in commanding Daniel not to pray, did not make Daniels praying ever the more unlawful: And the King's commanding the three Children and the rest to bow, did not commend the act,
The King in commanding daniel not to pray, did not make Daniel's praying ever the more unlawful: And the King's commanding the three Children and the rest to bow, did not commend the act,
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I answer: There is not a more dangerous and deceitful temptation than that in the world, for men to yeeld to the beginnings of evil under this pretence, that they will yeeld but in a little.
I answer: There is not a more dangerous and deceitful temptation than that in the world, for men to yield to the beginnings of evil under this pretence, that they will yield but in a little.
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He that is not faithful in a little, will not be faithful in much. The Priest that yeelded to the King so far as to make the Altar, and set it up, afterwards must yield further, to offer upon the Altar, 2 Kin. 16. the 11th, 15 & 16 verses compared.
He that is not faithful in a little, will not be faithful in much. The Priest that yielded to the King so Far as to make the Altar, and Set it up, afterwards must yield further, to offer upon the Altar, 2 Kin. 16. the 11th, 15 & 16 Verses compared.
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and if the Serpent once get in his head, he will soon get in his whole body. 'Tis a dangerous thing to go after the inventions of men, though in never so little, (the Rule is certain;) because they know not how far they shall go.
and if the Serpent once get in his head, he will soon get in his Whole body. It's a dangerous thing to go After the Inventions of men, though in never so little, (the Rule is certain;) Because they know not how Far they shall go.
When you may not obey the Commands of men, without sinning against God, you had better suffer than sin: you had better suffer from men, because you are afraid of offending God; than to suffer from God, because you are afraid of offending men. This indeed is a great temptation to many a good soul,
When you may not obey the Commands of men, without sinning against God, you had better suffer than since: you had better suffer from men, Because you Are afraid of offending God; than to suffer from God, Because you Are afraid of offending men. This indeed is a great temptation to many a good soul,
Why it was the case of those we spake of but now, (in 1 King. 19.18.) they ventured Lives and Estates and All, rather than they would bow the knee to Baal: I but yet God was a Sanctuary to them, he provided an Obadiah that fed them, 1 King. 18.4.
Why it was the case of those we spoke of but now, (in 1 King. 19.18.) they ventured Lives and Estates and All, rather than they would bow the knee to Baal: I but yet God was a Sanctuary to them, he provided an Obadiah that fed them, 1 King. 18.4.
Now, Tertullian commends him, as being one that was holier than any of the rest, who for fear of Persecution would comply and yeeld to their superstitious observations.
Now, Tertullian commends him, as being one that was Holier than any of the rest, who for Fear of Persecution would comply and yield to their superstitious observations.
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And though the other Christians said, Where are we [ forbidden ] to wear a Vail on our heads? He answered, But where are we [ commanded ] to do any such thing? So, some indeed may comply, and yeeld to ruperstitious observations;
And though the other Christians said, Where Are we [ forbidden ] to wear a vail on our Heads? He answered, But where Are we [ commanded ] to do any such thing? So, Some indeed may comply, and yield to ruperstitious observations;
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1. If you will be afraid of danger, then never think of performing duty: if you will stil be afraid of danger, you will be sure to keep your selves as much as you can out on't, what-ever duty you neglect for it:
1. If you will be afraid of danger, then never think of performing duty: if you will still be afraid of danger, you will be sure to keep your selves as much as you can out oned, whatever duty you neglect for it:
3. Let me tell you, 'tis a very shameful and a very sinful thing, to shun services and duties, because we would avoid sufferings and dangers. You must have a care you don't suffer as evildoers, but never fear suffering as well-doers. In 1 Pet. 4.15, 16. But let none of you suffer as a murderer,
3. Let me tell you, it's a very shameful and a very sinful thing, to shun services and duties, Because we would avoid sufferings and dangers. You must have a care you don't suffer as evildoers, but never Fear suffering as well-doers. In 1 Pet. 4.15, 16. But let none of you suffer as a murderer,
You should think of them as things of consequence, as things of concernment, as things of soul and salvation-concernment, as things that we ought and are bound as much to come to, as to any other duty whatsoever.
You should think of them as things of consequence, as things of concernment, as things of soul and salvation-concernment, as things that we ought and Are bound as much to come to, as to any other duty whatsoever.
1. Look on them in God's Dictionary, and find how you reade them there: There they are call'd the Communion of Saints; the Paradise of the Earth; the Harbingers of Heaven; the Firstfruits of Canaan; the Earnest of Eternal Joy, and this is all.
1. Look on them in God's Dictionary, and find how you read them there: There they Are called the Communion of Saints; the Paradise of the Earth; the Harbingers of Heaven; the Firstfruits of Canaan; the Earnest of Eternal Joy, and this is all.
3. Look on Conventicles as all the means of comfort that you your selves are like to have in times of persecution and fiery tryal. When Ministers are driven into corners, follow them into those corners.
3. Look on Conventicles as all the means of Comfort that you your selves Are like to have in times of persecution and fiery trial. When Ministers Are driven into corners, follow them into those corners.
4. Look upon them as the great Hammer, to break and beat down Antichrist's Kingdom. 5. Look upon them as Evidences of your Grace, of the truth of your Grace,
4. Look upon them as the great Hammer, to break and beatrice down Antichrist's Kingdom. 5. Look upon them as Evidences of your Grace, of the truth of your Grace,
The next Use shall be of Lamentation. Is it thus, that there ought to be such Meetings, and for such ends as you have heard, among which (I told you) this was one, To humble and afflict our souls? then let us put it into execution this day.
The next Use shall be of Lamentation. Is it thus, that there ought to be such Meetings, and for such ends as you have herd, among which (I told you) this was one, To humble and afflict our Souls? then let us put it into execution this day.
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Give me leave to strike this nail to the head, yea, to the heart, that it may be a day of great lamentation, and of great mourning, that we may every one pour out our souls before the Lord.
Give me leave to strike this nail to the head, yea, to the heart, that it may be a day of great lamentation, and of great mourning, that we may every one pour out our Souls before the Lord.
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labour to find out your sins, and endeavour to bring your hearts to a godly sorrow and repentance for them, such a one as may be unto life. O that as your sins have been as clouds over your heads, so now they may break down into your hearts by a shower of godly sorrow!
labour to find out your Sins, and endeavour to bring your hearts to a godly sorrow and Repentance for them, such a one as may be unto life. Oh that as your Sins have been as Clouds over your Heads, so now they may break down into your hearts by a shower of godly sorrow!
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What it has provoked God to do, viz. to rid you of your choicest mercies, your precious opportunities, to strip you stark naked of all your glorious priviledges;
What it has provoked God to do, viz. to rid you of your Choicest Mercies, your precious opportunities, to strip you stark naked of all your glorious privileges;
Sayes David, My tears are my meat and drink day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? Psal. 42.3. The loss of God's presence may well humble us, and cause us to water our couch with our tears. And then,
Says David, My tears Are my meat and drink day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? Psalm 42.3. The loss of God's presence may well humble us, and cause us to water our couch with our tears. And then,
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And I might divide them over again, into the Fathers of the Church, and the Sons of the Church, (as they call themselves:) they have their great and grievous sins of both sorts: — First.
And I might divide them over again, into the Father's of the Church, and the Sons of the Church, (as they call themselves:) they have their great and grievous Sins of both sorts: — First.
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The Fathers: Look upon their Pride and Prelacy, their setting up of will-worship, their lording it over Christ's people, their persecuting of God's People for Conscience-sake, &c. And, Secondly.
The Father's: Look upon their Pride and Prelacy, their setting up of will-worship, their lording it over Christ's people, their persecuting of God's People for Conscience-sake, etc. And, Secondly.
2. Their Atheism: their base Ignorance, their gross Drunkenness & Covetousness, their slavish 〈 ◊ 〉 of him they call their Diocessan, being more 〈 … 〉 of offending against a Bishops Canon, than Gods Commandment; and their preferring the Book of Common Prayer above the Bible. O that we could lay these things seriously and sadly to heart,
2. Their Atheism: their base Ignorance, their gross drunkenness & Covetousness, their slavish 〈 ◊ 〉 of him they call their Diocesan, being more 〈 … 〉 of offending against a Bishops Canon, than God's Commandment; and their preferring the Book of Common Prayer above the bible. Oh that we could lay these things seriously and sadly to heart,
For the People. (And 'tis very like, if the Priests be bad, the people will be worse; and if the sons of the Church will be the sons of Belial, the people will be apt to learn any wickedness that they shall teach them, either by their principles, or by their practices. ) O the Blasphemy, the hatred of Holiness, Swearing, Cursing, drinking of Healths, yea,
For the People. (And it's very like, if the Priests be bad, the people will be Worse; and if the Sons of the Church will be the Sons of Belial, the people will be apt to Learn any wickedness that they shall teach them, either by their principles, or by their practices.) Oh the Blasphemy, the hatred of Holiness, Swearing, Cursing, drinking of Healths, yea,
even in their own blood; yea, many drinking Healths to the Devil himself! We reade in Act. 14.11. that the people there cryed out concerning Paul and Barnabas, that the Gods were come down from heaven to them in the likeness of men:
even in their own blood; yea, many drinking Healths to the devil himself! We read in Act. 14.11. that the people there cried out Concerning Paul and Barnabas, that the God's were come down from heaven to them in the likeness of men:
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Let us therefore (my Brethren) now do our duties, carry our selves as friends to them, though they carry themselves as enemies to us. Let us be the Lot's, the Noah's, the David's, the Jeremiah's, the Paul's, whose eyes were Rivers of waters,
Let us Therefore (my Brothers) now do our duties, carry our selves as Friends to them, though they carry themselves as enemies to us. Let us be the Lot's, the Noah's, the David's, the Jeremiah's, the Paul's, whose eyes were rivers of waters,
but afterwards) pray that the strong East wind of the Lord would come, and blow these 〈 ◊ 〉, and Locusts, and Droans out of the Land. I shall not need to give you many places of Scripture to prove this Truth, seeing it is so very plain from that fourth chapter of Nehemiah, the 4th and 5th verses, where when the enemies of God set themselves against the building of the Temple of the Lord, Nehemiah prays unto the Lord that he would preserve them, but overturn, their enemies. And truly, my Brethren,
but afterwards) pray that the strong East wind of the Lord would come, and blow these 〈 ◊ 〉, and Locusts, and Drones out of the Land. I shall not need to give you many places of Scripture to prove this Truth, seeing it is so very plain from that fourth chapter of Nehemiah, the 4th and 5th Verses, where when the enemies of God Set themselves against the building of the Temple of the Lord, Nehemiah prays unto the Lord that he would preserve them, but overturn, their enemies. And truly, my Brothers,
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though I speak of this as our duty, yet I could more abundantly wish, that God would hear our prayers for their conversion, than for their destruction.
though I speak of this as our duty, yet I could more abundantly wish, that God would hear our Prayers for their conversion, than for their destruction.
Here I might have added a third Use, and that is, To exhort and perswade you all, that whenever these is any such opportunity of private meeting together, never to be discouraged from it,
Here I might have added a third Use, and that is, To exhort and persuade you all, that whenever these is any such opportunity of private meeting together, never to be discouraged from it,
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No, 'tis your Glory, 'tis your Crown, at such times as these are, that you dare so bravely and boldly acknowledge the Lord Jesus Christ, against so many opposers and deniers of Him, that are in the times and places where you live.
No, it's your Glory, it's your Crown, At such times as these Are, that you Dare so bravely and boldly acknowledge the Lord jesus christ, against so many opposers and deniers of Him, that Are in the times and places where you live.
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Therefore I shall leave this with you, and both this and you with God, desiring of the Lord to adde his blessing to what has been spoken, that it may be of good use to you. FINIS.
Therefore I shall leave this with you, and both this and you with God, desiring of the Lord to add his blessing to what has been spoken, that it may be of good use to you. FINIS.
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