The happiness of brethrens dwelling together in unity discoursed upon Psalm 133, vers. 1, on occasion of the late thanksgiving, Feb. 14, 1688/9 / by John Collinges.
It is not improbably guessed that the occasion of the Penning, was the Ʋnion of all the Tribes in David their King, of which you read, 2 Sam. 5. 3. After the Death of Saul, David reigned some years over Judah alone;
It is not improbably guessed that the occasion of the Penning, was the Ʋnion of all the Tribes in David their King, of which you read, 2 Sam. 5. 3. After the Death of Saul, David reigned Some Years over Judah alone;
but you read there, that after he had reigned seven Years and three Months in Hebron over Judah alone, all the Elders of Israel came to him in Hebron, — and made a league with him, and anointed him King over Israel;
but you read there, that After he had reigned seven years and three Months in Hebron over Judah alone, all the Elders of Israel Come to him in Hebron, — and made a league with him, and anointed him King over Israel;
Thus it excellently suteth our present occasion, we being at this Day, in such an opportunity of uniting all that profess the Reformed Religion, as possibly our Forefathers for more than an Hundred years (till within our memory) have wanted,
Thus it excellently suits our present occasion, we being At this Day, in such an opportunity of uniting all that profess the Reformed Religion, as possibly our Forefathers for more than an Hundred Years (till within our memory) have wanted,
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However I could not but take the advantage of it, to commend to you the Ʋnion of Brethren. The words I have read to you is the Proposition of the whole Psalm, the Proof of it lyes in the last words, the other Verses are made up of two Similitudes, illustrating the general Proposition. The Proposition of the Psalm, is that which my design is to make the Subject of my Discourse, which I shall prove only, by opening the last Clause — There God commands the Blessings.
However I could not but take the advantage of it, to commend to you the Ʋnion of Brothers. The words I have read to you is the Proposition of the Whole Psalm, the Proof of it lies in the last words, the other Verses Are made up of two Similitudes, illustrating the general Proposition. The Proposition of the Psalm, is that which my Design is to make the Subject of my Discourse, which I shall prove only, by opening the last Clause — There God commands the Blessings.
The Notion of Brethren in Scripture is of as great a Latitude as that of Neighbour. It signifies those that agree in uno aliquo tertio, in any third thing,
The Notion of Brothers in Scripture is of as great a Latitude as that of Neighbour. It signifies those that agree in Uno Aliquo tertio, in any third thing,
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or in a more restrained Notion, thus all of the same Family are Brethren; or in the same more immediate Parents, thus Esau is called Jacob 's Brother; or in the same Nation, thus Paul calls the Jews his Brethren; or in the same Religion; or finally in the same Faith, or hope of calling (as the Apostle phraseth it,) thus we are called to Love the Brethren. As to the particular sense of it in this Text, it doubtless signifies those that were Members of the same Nation, and United in the main things with respect to Religion.
or in a more restrained Notion, thus all of the same Family Are Brothers; or in the same more immediate Parents, thus Esau is called Jacob is Brother; or in the same nation, thus Paul calls the jews his Brothers; or in the same Religion; or finally in the same Faith, or hope of calling (as the Apostle Phraseth it,) thus we Are called to Love the Brothers. As to the particular sense of it in this Text, it doubtless signifies those that were Members of the same nation, and United in the main things with respect to Religion.
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It may be a more valuable Question, what Ʋnion this is predicated of? The Heb. saith no more than in One. I find some would have it only to respect Place. But besides that, this was sufficiently exprest before, by the words dwell together. Nor doth this always appear Productive of any Happiness, or Pleasantness.
It may be a more valuable Question, what Ʋnion this is predicated of? The Hebrew Says no more than in One. I find Some would have it only to respect Place. But beside that, this was sufficiently expressed before, by the words dwell together. Nor does this always appear Productive of any Happiness, or Pleasantness.
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Now this is an Ʋnity which is not to be expected, we may as soon look to see an Oneness, in the likeness of all mens faces, their features and complexions,
Now this is an Ʋnity which is not to be expected, we may as soon look to see an Oneness, in the likeness of all men's faces, their features and complexions,
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Besides, supposing that the will must follow the dictate of the understanding, it would (with a witness too) destroy all liberty of the will, which some so contend for.
Beside, supposing that the will must follow thee dictate of the understanding, it would (with a witness too) destroy all liberty of the will, which Some so contend for.
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But that is secured by Mens rightly apprehending and Judging, in all things necessary to be believed and done in order to Salvation. But when shall we be agreed what those are? I do not think that Unity is at all concerned in my Text. It must therefore be the Ʋnity of the Will and Affections.
But that is secured by Mens rightly apprehending and Judging, in all things necessary to be believed and done in order to Salvation. But when shall we be agreed what those Are? I do not think that Unity is At all concerned in my Text. It must Therefore be the Ʋnity of the Will and Affections.
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1. Tho' Men as to particular Notions may have different apprehensions, and Judgments, yet they may have a oneness of Will and Design for the promotion of some general good, let it be, the Glory of God, or the common good of the City or Community, in which we are involved.
1. Though Men as to particular Notions may have different apprehensions, and Judgments, yet they may have a oneness of Will and Design for the promotion of Some general good, let it be, the Glory of God, or the Common good of the city or Community, in which we Are involved.
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Those who think a Superiour's command afters the case, should do well to consider whether Saint Paul might at that time, have by his command made it necessary for any Jew turn'd to the Christian Faith, to have kept the Jewish days, or to have for born the Meats there spoken of.
Those who think a Superior's command afters the case, should do well to Consider whither Saint Paul might At that time, have by his command made it necessary for any Jew turned to the Christian Faith, to have kept the Jewish days, or to have for born the Meats there spoken of.
or do, who in any thing cometh after the King of Kings; surely nothing but what hath been said before him (in the things of God) commanding things necessary, and leaving things indifferent, as God hath left them.
or do, who in any thing comes After the King of Kings; surely nothing but what hath been said before him (in the things of God) commanding things necessary, and leaving things indifferent, as God hath left them.
I never read but that the good Kings of God's ancient People, and Paul and the rest of the Apostles did so, not pretending to a Wisdom paramount to that of God.
I never read but that the good Kings of God's ancient People, and Paul and the rest of the Apostles did so, not pretending to a Wisdom paramount to that of God.
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Tho' the Law of God in Religious Matters obligeth every Man to follow the dictate of his own Conscience, judging a thing lawful or unlawful; (and in things indifferent judging a thing more, or less expedient;
Though the Law of God in Religious Matters obliges every Man to follow the dictate of his own Conscience, judging a thing lawful or unlawful; (and in things indifferent judging a thing more, or less expedient;
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because in all such things next after God, a Man's practical Conscience is the Supream Judge as to his actions ▪ Yet in Civil Matters, the Higher Powers of States and Kingdoms are plainly Judges betwixt God and our practical Judgments;
Because in all such things next After God, a Man's practical Conscience is the Supreme Judge as to his actions ▪ Yet in Civil Matters, the Higher Powers of States and Kingdoms Are plainly Judges betwixt God and our practical Judgments;
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God hath clothed them with Power to make Laws, and determine of things necessary, or not necessary, expedient, or not expedient for the better managery of their particular Governments.
God hath clothed them with Power to make Laws, and determine of things necessary, or not necessary, expedient, or not expedient for the better managery of their particular Governments.
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That text, Deut. 17. is to be restrained to such things, it is restrained, v. 8. to matters betwixt blood and blood, plea and plea, stroke and stroke, matters of Judgment, &c. and most impertinently urged further.
That text, Deuteronomy 17. is to be restrained to such things, it is restrained, v. 8. to matters betwixt blood and blood, plea and plea, stroke and stroke, matters of Judgement, etc. and most impertinently urged further.
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I see nothing can hinder this, but Mens passions, and lusts, Pride, Envy, Malice, Hatred of one another, &c. I hear some pleading for another Ʋnion, which they call an Ʋnity of Communion, and expound by a resorting to the same Church to offer up united Prayers and Praises,
I see nothing can hinder this, but Men's passion, and Lustiest, Pride, Envy, Malice, Hatred of one Another, etc. I hear Some pleading for Another Ʋnion, which they call an Ʋnity of Communion, and expound by a resorting to the same Church to offer up united Prayers and Praises,
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and mutual forbearance, is very difficult, when Men divide Communion, and why I pray? because Mens not joining in Communion one with other, is in effect a declaring them with whom we do not join, Heathens and Publicans.
and mutual forbearance, is very difficult, when Men divide Communion, and why I pray? Because Men's not joining in Communion one with other, is in Effect a declaring them with whom we do not join, heathens and Publicans.
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but what is meant by Worship? only the specifical, tho' not their individual acts of Worship: Or one in all the Rites and Modes of their Worship? If the first only be intended, all good Christians are in Unity:
but what is meant by Worship? only the specifical, though not their Individu acts of Worship: Or one in all the Rites and Modes of their Worship? If the First only be intended, all good Christians Are in Unity:
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3. In the first place, There was never such an Ʋnity, either in the Primitive Churches, or betwixt the Reformed Churches; Could they not therefore love another?
3. In the First place, There was never such an Ʋnity, either in the Primitive Churches, or betwixt the Reformed Churches; Could they not Therefore love Another?
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2. If there must be such an Ʋnity for which I see no reason, What Church shall be the Standard to which all others shall Unite? Why should the Church of God in Scotland more Unite to that in England, than that in England to that in Scotland? Shall the Word of God over-rule? Then all are bound to Unite to that Church which performs all its Acts of Worship most conformably to the Divine Rule.
2. If there must be such an Ʋnity for which I see no reason, What Church shall be the Standard to which all Others shall Unite? Why should the Church of God in Scotland more Unite to that in England, than that in England to that in Scotland? Shall the Word of God overrule? Then all Are bound to Unite to that Church which performs all its Acts of Worship most conformably to the Divine Rule.
1. In the first place proclaims to the World, that those that are of this Mind not joyning with Nonconformists in publick Prayers and Praises, and in the Sacraments, is in effect a declaring them Heathens and Publicans,
1. In the First place proclaims to the World, that those that Are of this Mind not joining with nonconformists in public Prayers and Praises, and in the Sacraments, is in Effect a declaring them heathens and Publicans,
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Nor is there a greater difficulty in this, than what attends all Self Denial, without which we cannot be the Disciples of Christ, who so can deny himself in malice, and hatred against such as he judgeth stricter than himself,
Nor is there a greater difficulty in this, than what attends all Self Denial, without which we cannot be the Disciples of christ, who so can deny himself in malice, and hatred against such as he Judgeth Stricter than himself,
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which is no more than every one must meet with, that will come in Heaven. Though Calvin would not joyn in Communion with Luther, yet he not only loved him,
which is no more than every one must meet with, that will come in Heaven. Though calvin would not join in Communion with Luther, yet he not only loved him,
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but own'd him as an eminent Servant of God, and profess'd he would so acknowledge him, though he should call him a Devil, (such was the Sweetness and Evangelicalness of that excellent Man's temper) This I say, is our Duty to be as the Apostle phraseth it, Rom. 12. 10. Kindly affectioned one to another in love;
but owned him as an eminent Servant of God, and professed he would so acknowledge him, though he should call him a devil, (such was the Sweetness and Evangelicalness of that excellent Man's temper) This I say, is our Duty to be as the Apostle Phraseth it, Rom. 12. 10. Kindly affectioned one to Another in love;
to see any Society of Men and Women, ready to spend, and be spent for one another, to serve one another in love in all mutual Offices, is pleasant to every Eye,
to see any Society of Men and Women, ready to spend, and be spent for one Another, to serve one Another in love in all mutual Offices, is pleasant to every Eye,
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1. It is the only Humane Life. A Life of discord, and division, biting and devouring one another, continual Feuds and Quarrels, is a Brutal Life. Amongst living Creatures, some are under the meer conduct of Sense and Appetite, such are the Beasts of the Field;
1. It is the only Humane Life. A Life of discord, and division, biting and devouring one Another, continual Feuds and Quarrels, is a Brutal Life. among living Creatures, Some Are under the mere conduct of Sense and Appetite, such Are the Beasts of the Field;
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but with Men it is otherwise, and amongst Men railing, and reviling, fighting, and quarrelling are generally found in the meaner sort of Men not cultivated by Education, or ill-bred.
but with Men it is otherwise, and among Men railing, and reviling, fighting, and quarreling Are generally found in the meaner sort of Men not cultivated by Education, or ill-bred.
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It speaketh such Men to have most recovered the Image of God in Man (so far as it concerns Reason.) And if it be any Happiness to Men, to have recovered this,
It speaks such Men to have most recovered the Image of God in Man (so Far as it concerns Reason.) And if it be any Happiness to Men, to have recovered this,
This is one thing by which the Psalmist demonstrates the excellency of Ʋnity, when he compareth it to the precious Ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard,
This is one thing by which the Psalmist demonstrates the excellency of Ʋnity, when he compareth it to the precious Ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard,
3. The Third and greatest demonstration is in the last words of the Psalm, There God commandeth the blessing. That is an happy Society upon which God commandeth the Blessing;
3. The Third and greatest demonstration is in the last words of the Psalm, There God commands the blessing. That is an happy Society upon which God commands the Blessing;
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All Blessings that Mankind is capable of, refer either to the outward or to the inward Man; I shall discourse both apart, beginning with those that refer to the outward Man.
All Blessings that Mankind is capable of, refer either to the outward or to the inward Man; I shall discourse both apart, beginning with those that refer to the outward Man.
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On the contrary, where a Liberty hath been granted for Mens various Opinions in Religion and Practice suitably, those places have abounded in Riches, (of which our Brethren in the Low Countries is a demonstration very near us).
On the contrary, where a Liberty hath been granted for Men's various Opinions in Religion and Practice suitably, those places have abounded in Riches, (of which our Brothers in the Low Countries is a demonstration very near us).
now no Man tradeth alone, there is (as I think Cicero calls it) quaedam connexio rationum, a connexion of several Mens ways of living, which must make up a Trade;
now no Man Tradeth alone, there is (as I think Cicero calls it) quaedam connexio rationum, a connexion of several Men's ways of living, which must make up a Trade;
Besides, where Men live together in Discord, and Enmity, all their Studies are to ruin and devour one another without Pity, (we have had too late an Experience of it for some years) and it is the keener,
Beside, where Men live together in Discord, and Enmity, all their Studies Are to ruin and devour one Another without Pity, (we have had too late an Experience of it for Some Years) and it is the keener,
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and is not afraid of a Gaol, whiles he lives justly and honestly, every Man wisheth well to his Neighbour, helps, adviseth, assisteth him, reposeth mutual Confidence in him, &c. There is a Precept of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 10. 24. than which there is none more useful to Mankind, Let every man not seek his own, but anothers wealth;
and is not afraid of a Gaol, while he lives justly and honestly, every Man wishes well to his Neighbour, helps, adviseth, assisteth him, reposes mutual Confidence in him, etc. There is a Precept of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 10. 24. than which there is none more useful to Mankind, Let every man not seek his own, but another's wealth;
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for there must be more than one, to make one thrive, where there is Discord, Hatred, Envy, Malice, seeking advantages against, biting, devouring of one another;
for there must be more than one, to make one thrive, where there is Discord, Hatred, Envy, Malice, seeking advantages against, biting, devouring of one Another;
and those are such ill Plants in a Community, as the justice of God seldom will allow to grow to any heighth, where Men dwell together in this Ʋnity, every Man is as a Journyman to his Neighbour,
and those Are such ill Plants in a Community, as the Justice of God seldom will allow to grow to any height, where Men dwell together in this Ʋnity, every Man is as a Journeyman to his Neighbour,
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You see it in a small Society of Friends, there always attendeth it, a being kindly affectionated one to another, a forbearing one another in love, a serving one another. So many true Friends as a Man hath, so many Servants he hath.
You see it in a small Society of Friends, there always attends it, a being kindly affectionated one to Another, a forbearing one Another in love, a serving one Another. So many true Friends as a Man hath, so many Servants he hath.
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How miserable doth that Man judge himself, who is shut up in a Prison where none must come at him? Experience tells us how miserable the life of Persons in a Family is,
How miserable does that Man judge himself, who is shut up in a Prison where none must come At him? Experience tells us how miserable the life of Persons in a Family is,
4. A fourth more outward Blessing, is Stability and Consistency. The abiding of all compounded Bodies doth very much depend upon the union of their several parts one with another.
4. A fourth more outward Blessing, is Stability and Consistency. The abiding of all compounded Bodies does very much depend upon the Union of their several parts one with Another.
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Let the condition of a State, a Kingdom, any Society, be never so flourishing, it cannot abide longer than the Union of the principal Parts of it do abide:
Let the condition of a State, a Kingdom, any Society, be never so flourishing, it cannot abide longer than the union of the principal Parts of it do abide:
I observe, that when God promised Prosperity and Success to his ancient People, in order to it, he promised that the stick for the house of Judah, and the stick for the house of Joseph should be made one stick, Ezek. 37. 16, 17, 18. This is enough to shew you what external Blessings God commands, where Brethren dwell together in the Unity I have described.
I observe, that when God promised Prosperity and Success to his ancient People, in order to it, he promised that the stick for the house of Judah, and the stick for the house of Joseph should be made one stick, Ezekiel 37. 16, 17, 18. This is enough to show you what external Blessings God commands, where Brothers dwell together in the Unity I have described.
and should walk under the conduct, and government of it, but it is the life of a Christian, who by his Name is obliged to fulfil the Law of Christ, and not to walk after the flesh, but after the spirit. No Man or Woman can live up to the Law of Christ,
and should walk under the conduct, and government of it, but it is the life of a Christian, who by his Name is obliged to fulfil the Law of christ, and not to walk After the Flesh, but After the Spirit. No Man or Woman can live up to the Law of christ,
The Apostle speaking of himself and others, whiles they were in a state of unregeneracy, describeth their life thus, Tit. 3. 3. We our selves were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts, and pleasures, living in malice,
The Apostle speaking of himself and Others, while they were in a state of unregeneracy, Describeth their life thus, Tit. 3. 3. We our selves were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diverse Lustiest, and pleasures, living in malice,
The Law of God is a Law of Love and Unity, and further extensive than to those that follow us. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self (said the old Law, Levit. 19.) and the Law of Christ is the Royal Law of Love. This is my Commandment (saith our Saviour, Joh. 15.) that you love one another.
The Law of God is a Law of Love and Unity, and further extensive than to those that follow us. Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self (said the old Law, Levit. 19.) and the Law of christ is the Royal Law of Love. This is my Commandment (Says our Saviour, John 15.) that you love one Another.
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The Apostle, Gal. 5. reckoneth up the fruits of the flesh, and the fruits of the Spirit, he tells you the works of the flesh are — v. 20. Hatred, Variance, Wrath, Strife, v. 22. the fruit of the Spirit, is Love, Peace. If it be the Happiness of any People, to have recovered the Image of God,
The Apostle, Gal. 5. Reckoneth up the fruits of the Flesh, and the fruits of the Spirit, he tells you the works of the Flesh Are — v. 20. Hatred, Variance, Wrath, Strife, v. 22. the fruit of the Spirit, is Love, Peace. If it be the Happiness of any People, to have recovered the Image of God,
as a poor fallible Person, that may be mistaken as well as his Neighbour, and therefore can love his Neighbour tho' he be not in all things of his Mind,
as a poor fallible Person, that may be mistaken as well as his Neighbour, and Therefore can love his Neighbour though he be not in all things of his Mind,
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and debauched our selves to a degree, hardly to be believed of Christians; from hence have come our new phrased Healths to the Damnation, Confusion of others.
and debauched our selves to a degree, hardly to be believed of Christians; from hence have come our new phrased Healths to the Damnation, Confusion of Others.
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(Blessed God! were ever such things heard of before amongst a People that ever owned Christ, or his Gospel?) But it is no wonder that Men who have not so far learned Christ as to love one another, but think every little difference in an Opinion,
(Blessed God! were ever such things herd of before among a People that ever owned christ, or his Gospel?) But it is no wonder that Men who have not so Far learned christ as to love one Another, but think every little difference in an Opinion,
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or Practice a sufficient ground to hate another, should be so far taught by the Devil, as to hate one another, and wish the worst of Evils to them, contrary to all Rules of Humanity as well as Christianity. Let me further add, these are not only Sins,
or Practice a sufficient ground to hate Another, should be so Far taught by the devil, as to hate one Another, and wish the worst of Evils to them, contrary to all Rules of Humanity as well as Christianity. Let me further add, these Are not only Sins,
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Thou shalt do no Murther, and his beloved Disciple tells us after him, That he who hateth his Brother, is a Murtherer, and no Murtherer hath Eternal life.
Thou shalt do no Murder, and his Beloved Disciple tells us After him, That he who hates his Brother, is a Murderer, and no Murderer hath Eternal life.
nor doth he take a greater advantage of any thing, than the coilings of our Passions. The Apostle was jealous of his taking advantage of the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 2. 11. upon this account he there adviseth the restoring the incestuous Person upon his Repentance. If you ask me what Advantages the Devil is spoiled of, by this life of Unity? I answer, all the Advantages that he hath from hatred, to move us to do unto others what we would not be willing they should do us,
nor does he take a greater advantage of any thing, than the coilings of our Passion. The Apostle was jealous of his taking advantage of the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 2. 11. upon this account he there adviseth the restoring the incestuous Person upon his Repentance. If you ask me what Advantages the devil is spoiled of, by this life of Unity? I answer, all the Advantages that he hath from hatred, to move us to do unto Others what we would not be willing they should do us,
The Evil Spirits discerning the want of love in us giveth him a fair advantage to tempt us to revile, nickname him, wound his Reputation, to rejoice in Evil betiding him, to spoil him of his Goods, his Life, &c. Fourthly,
The Evil Spirits discerning the want of love in us gives him a fair advantage to tempt us to revile, nickname him, wound his Reputation, to rejoice in Evil betiding him, to spoil him of his Goods, his Life, etc. Fourthly,
We have been these many years, complaining of Separation, calling for Peace and Ʋnion. But what courses have we taken to bring it about? Each Party hath been disputing for his differing Notion:
We have been these many Years, complaining of Separation, calling for Peace and Ʋnion. But what courses have we taken to bring it about? Each Party hath been disputing for his differing Notion:
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but we have seen little good effect of it, by reason of Mens Pride and Prejudice, we have rather contended for Mastery than for Truth. Another parcel of Men have fell to railing and reviling, calling Men Schismaticks, Hereticks, Papists, Formalists;
but we have seen little good Effect of it, by reason of Men's Pride and Prejudice, we have rather contended for Mastery than for Truth. another parcel of Men have fell to railing and reviling, calling Men Schismatics, Heretics, Papists, Formalists;
now this hath been just as proper a means to bring Men to dwell together in Ʋnity, as it would be to persuade others to live in the same House with us to call them Knaves,
now this hath been just as proper a means to bring Men to dwell together in Ʋnity, as it would be to persuade Others to live in the same House with us to call them Knaves,
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and give them all the brutish Language we could, Of late we have thought nothing would do it but Violence, and accordingly we have been filling Gaols, rifling Houses, &c. Thus the Spaniard hath got an Unity where he hath to do, by depopulating his Country.
and give them all the brutish Language we could, Of late we have Thought nothing would do it but Violence, and accordingly we have been filling Gaols, rifling Houses, etc. Thus the Spaniard hath god an Unity where he hath to do, by depopulating his Country.
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or met at the same place to worship God by the same Rites, yea, or no, we would unite in Counsels for the Glory of God, and the good of the Community in which we are involved,
or met At the same place to worship God by the same Rites, yea, or no, we would unite in Counsels for the Glory of God, and the good of the Community in which we Are involved,
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and all that truly agreed in the same end of glorifying God, would (probably long ere this time) have agreed in the directest means in order thereunto.
and all that truly agreed in the same end of glorifying God, would (probably long ere this time) have agreed in the directest means in order thereunto.
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2. It would open a great Door for the conversion of others. I do not mean Conversion to an Opinion (that's a lamentable thing) but conversion from Sin unto God.
2. It would open a great Door for the conversion of Others. I do not mean Conversion to an Opinion (that's a lamentable thing) but conversion from since unto God.
Upon this Argument, the great Apostle of the Gentiles persuades the believing Wife to abide with the unbelieving Husband, and the believing Husband to abide with the unbelieving Wife.
Upon this Argument, the great Apostle of the Gentiles persuades the believing Wife to abide with the unbelieving Husband, and the believing Husband to abide with the unbelieving Wife.
and so much the God of love, and the worst Men have so right a Notion of God in this case, That they cannot believe God is amongst a Society of Men, where is nothing but fighting and scratching, railing at,
and so much the God of love, and the worst Men have so right a Notion of God in this case, That they cannot believe God is among a Society of Men, where is nothing but fighting and scratching, railing At,
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It maketh some so Mad, that they will rather choose to go to Hell than to Heaven with such Company (as they say the Indian did, rather than to keep the Spaniard company to Heaven).
It makes Some so Mad, that they will rather choose to go to Hell than to Heaven with such Company (as they say the Indian did, rather than to keep the Spaniard company to Heaven).
The truth is, they have no Ʋnity but what is the product of Tyranny. I doubt not but there is many a Soul in Heaven, to whom the ancient brotherly love amongst Christians, was a great means to bring them thither:
The truth is, they have no Ʋnity but what is the product of Tyranny. I doubt not but there is many a Soul in Heaven, to whom the ancient brotherly love among Christians, was a great means to bring them thither:
and many a Soul in Hell, to whom the discords and violences of Christians one against another, hath been a great occasion of their keeping in that broad Way that leads to that bottomless pit.
and many a Soul in Hell, to whom the discords and violences of Christians one against Another, hath been a great occasion of their keeping in that broad Way that leads to that bottomless pit.
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whether they be Instructions, Counsels, Admonitions, Reproofs, &c. That they are our Duty, appears from Colos. 3. 16. Gal. 6. 1. 2 Thess. 3. 15. Now where Men dwell not together in that Ʋnity I have described, little or nothing of this is done, at least with any good success, and effect;
whither they be Instructions, Counsels, Admonitions, Reproofs, etc. That they Are our Duty, appears from Colos 3. 16. Gal. 6. 1. 2 Thess 3. 15. Now where Men dwell not together in that Ʋnity I have described, little or nothing of this is done, At least with any good success, and Effect;
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but he who findeth his Brother loves him, yields an obedient Ear to a wise reproof, and saith with David, Psal. 141. 5. Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a Kindness,
but he who finds his Brother loves him, yields an obedient Ear to a wise reproof, and Says with David, Psalm 141. 5. Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a Kindness,
Those Prophane Persons, that drink to the Damnation, Confusion, Destruction of others, let you know how they pray for one another, that do not dwell together in Ʋnity. Now as little as the irreligious part of the World judge to be of advantage from the Prayers of others, it appeareth Paul was not of their Mind, by his so often begging the Christians Prayers who were many degrees his Inferiours.
Those Profane Persons, that drink to the Damnation, Confusion, Destruction of Others, let you know how they pray for one Another, that do not dwell together in Ʋnity. Now as little as the irreligious part of the World judge to be of advantage from the Prayers of Others, it appears Paul was not of their Mind, by his so often begging the Christians Prayers who were many Degrees his Inferiors.
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There is no doubt but that Nimrod, that mighty hunter before the Lord, who hath driven all Protestants out of his Dominions, hath as good a mind to drive them all out of the World;
There is no doubt but that Nimrod, that mighty hunter before the Lord, who hath driven all Protestants out of his Dominions, hath as good a mind to drive them all out of the World;
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2. And it is as melancholick a Prospect if we look upon the Sins of the Nation, and the Numbers of such, all whose Protestant Religion lyes in their Protesting against any Reformation. I say,
2. And it is as melancholic a Prospect if we look upon the Sins of the nation, and the Numbers of such, all whose Protestant Religion lies in their Protesting against any Reformation. I say,
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so vile, and sinful a People as this? Shall not our Earth disclose her Blood? Shall it cover her slain Innocents? Our Fears are not over, nor is our state secure.
so vile, and sinful a People as this? Shall not our Earth disclose her Blood? Shall it cover her slave Innocents? Our Fears Are not over, nor is our state secure.
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Very few Weeks have passed, since every of our Hands were upon our Loins, and we stood in a trembling Expectation of what would be the issue of that great Commotion which we saw.
Very few Weeks have passed, since every of our Hands were upon our Loins, and we stood in a trembling Expectation of what would be the issue of that great Commotion which we saw.
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The Effusion of much Protestants Blood was the least of our Expectations, the dreadful consequent of a Victory by Blood with reference to the Protestant Interest over all the World, was a much more terrifying Speculation.
The Effusion of much Protestants Blood was the least of our Expectations, the dreadful consequent of a Victory by Blood with Referente to the Protestant Interest over all the World, was a much more terrifying Speculation.
Now that God should do what is done with the shedding of so little Blood, certainly deserveth their Thanksgivings, who have any Kindness for the Protestant Interest.
Now that God should do what is done with the shedding of so little Blood, Certainly deserveth their Thanksgivings, who have any Kindness for the Protestant Interest.
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God indeed hath so far blessed the Preaching of the Gospel, that the most Peoples Palats are spoiled for such Lamp Oil, as their Doctrines of Transubstantiation, Purgatory, and many other absurd tenets of that Religion:
God indeed hath so Far blessed the Preaching of the Gospel, that the most Peoples Palates Are spoiled for such Lamp Oil, as their Doctrines of Transubstantiation, Purgatory, and many other absurd tenets of that Religion:
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nor was England to be hewed into a Conformity to them, by such wooden Tools, as came to do it, they must have been Persons of more Learning and Piety too that could have promised themselves any sudden Success.
nor was England to be hewed into a Conformity to them, by such wooden Tools, as Come to do it, they must have been Persons of more Learning and Piety too that could have promised themselves any sudden Success.
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Nor were their Numbers any way proportionable for any such work as their Conversion of three Nations in their usual Methods of Conversion by Fire and Sword; But we must have lived in fear of such a dismal change,
Nor were their Numbers any Way proportionable for any such work as their Conversion of three nations in their usual Methods of Conversion by Fire and Sword; But we must have lived in Fear of such a dismal change,
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3. But there is yet a third, and possibly that not the least cause of rejoycing before the Lord this day, viz. That we have now the fairest opportunity offered us for the Ʋnion of Protestants in these Nations, amongst themselves,
3. But there is yet a third, and possibly that not the least cause of rejoicing before the Lord this day, viz. That we have now the Fairest opportunity offered us for the Ʋnion of Protestants in these nations, among themselves,
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I mean by the Exclusion of the Romish Party, from any influence upon our Courts and Councels, whoso readeth the History of our Ecclesiastical Affairs for 130 years last past, may see just reason to admire, that instead of making further steps forward we have rather seemed to have gone backward.
I mean by the Exclusion of the Romish Party, from any influence upon our Courts and Counsels, whoso readeth the History of our Ecclesiastical Affairs for 130 Years last passed, may see just reason to admire, that instead of making further steps forward we have rather seemed to have gone backward.
and something was done of that Nature, but that blessed Prince Edw. 6. died before he had given it his Royal Sanction; since whose time, nothing hath been done in it;
and something was done of that Nature, but that blessed Prince Edward 6. died before he had given it his Royal Sanction; since whose time, nothing hath been done in it;
this we are told hath been by the mighty influence upon our Court, which the Romish Party had, who possibly might labour to keep up their old Forms of Discipline, so far as our Statute Laws,
this we Are told hath been by the mighty influence upon our Court, which the Romish Party had, who possibly might labour to keep up their old Forms of Discipline, so Far as our Statute Laws,
Another bitter root hath been in Matters of Worship. In the beginning of our Reformation so much of the ancient Forms, Rites and Ceremonies were retained, (as was pretended to gain the Papists into our Communion.
another bitter root hath been in Matters of Worship. In the beginning of our Reformation so much of the ancient Forms, Rites and Ceremonies were retained, (as was pretended to gain the Papists into our Communion.
Then Laws must be made to force them into it, and these so penned, that they might equally serve to force in all Protestants, and as more Laws were made (occasion'd by the Treasons of the Romish Party) still, such Words and Phrases were got in,
Then Laws must be made to force them into it, and these so penned, that they might equally serve to force in all Protestants, and as more Laws were made (occasioned by the Treasons of the Romish Party) still, such Words and Phrases were god in,
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as made them (at least in the Judgment of some Judges) applicable to Protestants. At last it came to it, that they were executed with much more severity against Protestants than against Papists. This also was charged upon the Influence of a Popish Party, had upon our Court, and Councels. Well, God hath by a stupendious Providence delivered us from any such Influence;
as made them (At least in the Judgement of Some Judges) applicable to Protestants. At last it Come to it, that they were executed with much more severity against Protestants than against Papists. This also was charged upon the Influence of a Popish Party, had upon our Court, and Counsels. Well, God hath by a stupendious Providence Delivered us from any such Influence;
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and this is a great Blessing worthy to be accepted with all thankfulness, if this dwelling together in Ʋnity be so great an Happiness as I have shewed you it is.
and this is a great Blessing worthy to be accepted with all thankfulness, if this Dwelling together in Ʋnity be so great an Happiness as I have showed you it is.
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That in the year 1660. when all the Nation was united in their Supreme Governour restored in a most stupendious manner. One would have thought, that the Experience of 20 years Calamities much occasioned from our Religious Divisions, might then have prompted all, to utmost endeavours to Unite all Protestants;
That in the year 1660. when all the nation was united in their Supreme Governor restored in a most stupendious manner. One would have Thought, that the Experience of 20 Years Calamities much occasioned from our Religious Divisions, might then have prompted all, to utmost endeavours to Unite all Protestants;
A second was Ten years since, upon the Discovery of the Pupish Plot: we heard then, that all Protestants were equally called Hereticks. That our Bishopricks, Deanries, were disposed of to Men of the Romish persuasion: Was it not then time to unite all Protestants we lost that opportunity likewise,
A second was Ten Years since, upon the Discovery of the Pupish Plot: we herd then, that all Protestants were equally called Heretics. That our Bishoprics, Deaneries, were disposed of to Men of the Romish persuasion: Was it not then time to unite all Protestants we lost that opportunity likewise,
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and after that, the Designs were more, and the Zeal hotter than ever, to root out all Protestants who could not unite in the establish'd Forms of Worship and Discipline.
and After that, the Designs were more, and the Zeal hotter than ever, to root out all Protestants who could not unite in the established Forms of Worship and Discipline.
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The loss of both these Opportunities, hath also been charged upon the potent Influence Men of the Romish Religion had upon our Court and Councels, and 'tis certain their Influence was great,
The loss of both these Opportunities, hath also been charged upon the potent Influence Men of the Romish Religion had upon our Court and Counsels, and it's certain their Influence was great,
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I despaired of seeing any thing would save those whom so miraculous a Re•auration and a Deliverance from so pernicious and general a Plot would not save.
I despaired of seeing any thing would save those whom so miraculous a Re•auration and a Deliverance from so pernicious and general a Plot would not save.
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What were the Consequents of our letting slip the second opportunity ▪ the cruel, and harbarous usages of those that dared to tell our King and his Parliament, that there were those had conspired their ruin, the death of divers worthy Persons, the Finings and Imprisonments of others, the Subverting the Governments of Corporations, the Interpreting Laws to a sense never before heard of, on purpose to ruin a great Party of Protestants, &c. If we should lose a third opportunity, we may easily Prophesie the Consequents are like to be much more fatal.
What were the Consequents of our letting slip the second opportunity ▪ the cruel, and harbarous usages of those that dared to tell our King and his Parliament, that there were those had conspired their ruin, the death of diverse worthy Persons, the Finings and Imprisonments of Others, the Subverting the Governments of Corporations, the Interpreting Laws to a sense never before herd of, on purpose to ruin a great Party of Protestants, etc. If we should loose a third opportunity, we may Easily Prophesy the Consequents Are like to be much more fatal.
The Papists are hardly United so much in any one thing, as their good will, and zeal to destroy us, whom they call Hereticks, and indeed we worship the God of our Fathers after the way they call Heresie.
The Papists Are hardly United so much in any one thing, as their good will, and zeal to destroy us, whom they call Heretics, and indeed we worship the God of our Father's After the Way they call Heresy.
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As there is nothing but our receding from the divine Rule, which hath caused our Divisions, so there is nothing but a return to that Rule which will ever bring us to an Union.
As there is nothing but our receding from the divine Rule, which hath caused our Divisions, so there is nothing but a return to that Rule which will ever bring us to an union.
but he hath left us only general Rules for Justice and Equity, and made the Magistrate judge of things necessary or not necessary, expedient or inexpedient as to that,
but he hath left us only general Rules for justice and Equity, and made the Magistrate judge of things necessary or not necessary, expedient or inexpedient as to that,
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The Superiour is as much obliged by the Law of charity, as the Inferiour, and cannot set a step in that way wherein he cannot walk charitably. Besides, Christians observation, that there is no president either in the Old Testament or New, of Superiours either in Church or State, taking away that liberty of people which God had left them in matters relating to their homage to God, is no small Topick to persuade them that as the Superiour hath no right to do it,
The Superior is as much obliged by the Law of charity, as the Inferior, and cannot Set a step in that Way wherein he cannot walk charitably. Beside, Christians observation, that there is no president either in the Old Testament or New, of Superiors either in Church or State, taking away that liberty of people which God had left them in matters relating to their homage to God, is no small Topic to persuade them that as the Superior hath no right to do it,
This makes this thing necessary to a Churches unity & peace, and the not leaving things of this nature in that state wherein it hath seemed good to the wisdom of God to leave them in, this seems a deviation from the Divine Rule.
This makes this thing necessary to a Churches unity & peace, and the not leaving things of this nature in that state wherein it hath seemed good to the Wisdom of God to leave them in, this seems a deviation from the Divine Rule.
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Because it is a deviation from the practice of all the good Kings of Gods ancient people, and the practice of Paul and the Apostles, who instead of determining the liberty God gave the Jews for a time,
Because it is a deviation from the practice of all the good Kings of God's ancient people, and the practice of Paul and the Apostles, who instead of determining the liberty God gave the jews for a time,
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as to the practice or not practice of the ceremonial usages strongly asserted it, and reflected upon those converted Jews that condemned some of their brethren,
as to the practice or not practice of the ceremonial usages strongly asserted it, and reflected upon those converted jews that condemned Some of their brothers,
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Superiours have a full work, and more than we could ever see universally well done, to inforce the commands of God upon people that will not take upon them those easy yokes,
Superiors have a full work, and more than we could ever see universally well done, to enforce the commands of God upon people that will not take upon them those easy yokes,
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as well in matters of Religion as in civil matters; Oh! that this thing so much concerning our peace, might not upon this opportunity be hid from our Eyes.
as well in matters of Religion as in civil matters; Oh! that this thing so much Concerning our peace, might not upon this opportunity be hid from our Eyes.
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the fear of God must not be learned by the mere precepts of men, what a common thing hath it been with us, to judge and censure our brethren in these cases,
the Fear of God must not be learned by the mere Precepts of men, what a Common thing hath it been with us, to judge and censure our brothers in these cases,
And till we return to the Apostles rule, Rom. 14. 13. Let us not therefore judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling Block or an occasion to fall in his Brothers way;
And till we return to the Apostles Rule, Rom. 14. 13. Let us not Therefore judge one Another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling Block or an occasion to fallen in his Brother's Way;
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or because they just tread not in the prints of our Feet, (observing still their faces Sion ward) we may hope for something of Ʋnity. But while such uncharitable thoughts,
or Because they just tread not in the prints of our Feet, (observing still their faces Sion ward) we may hope for something of Ʋnity. But while such uncharitable thoughts,
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and speeches continue amongst us, as if we had a monopoly of the Holy Spirit of God, I cannot but expect they should naturally produce all kind of uncharitable actions.
and Speeches continue among us, as if we had a monopoly of the Holy Spirit of God, I cannot but expect they should naturally produce all kind of uncharitable actions.
and who art thou that judgest another? If we would but see it, we have most of us something of the worst of Popery within us, viz. arrogating to our selves an infallibility with this difference to our disadvantage.
and who art thou that Judges Another? If we would but see it, we have most of us something of the worst of Popery within us, viz. arrogating to our selves an infallibility with this difference to our disadvantage.
That we may walk together in nothing, because we are not agreed in all things, is one of the wildest and most dividing Notions a Christian can entertain, directly contrary to the Apostolical Rule, Phil. 3. 16. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same Rule, let us mind the same thing.
That we may walk together in nothing, Because we Are not agreed in all things, is one of the Wildest and most dividing Notions a Christian can entertain, directly contrary to the Apostolical Rule, Philip 3. 16. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same Rule, let us mind the same thing.
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I mean as far as every (NONLATINALPHABET) Ordinance of Man would carry him. 4. A fourth thing is an over-eagerness to propagate our own particular Opinions.
I mean as Far as every () Ordinance of Man would carry him. 4. A fourth thing is an over-eagerness to propagate our own particular Opinions.
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There are very few Christians but have their NONLATINALPHABET, their particular Opinions and Judgments in some things, not necessary to be believed or done in order to Salvation,
There Are very few Christians but have their, their particular Opinions and Judgments in Some things, not necessary to be believed or done in order to Salvation,
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Host thou Faith? that is, hast thou a Persuasion of the truth of a Notion, wherein the generality of the Church wherewith thou walkest differeth from thee? Have it to thy self before God, Keep thy particular Notion to thy self,
Host thou Faith? that is, hast thou a Persuasion of the truth of a Notion, wherein the generality of the Church wherewith thou walkest differeth from thee? Have it to thy self before God, Keep thy particular Notion to thy self,
and what a stress they lay upon it, as if no Salvation were to be had without their Faith, no Communion to be kept with any otherwise minded to them, this will perpetuate division to the Worlds end.
and what a stress they lay upon it, as if no Salvation were to be had without their Faith, no Communion to be kept with any otherwise minded to them, this will perpetuate division to the World's end.
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5. A 5th Error of Men hath been caused by a deviation of men from that Rule which Solomon gives us, Prov. 3. 5. Lean not too much to thine own understanding.
5. A 5th Error of Men hath been caused by a deviation of men from that Rule which Solomon gives us, Curae 3. 5. Lean not too much to thine own understanding.
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6. A sixth Error, which hath broken our Unity, hath been our contending for truth, but not in love. This is also contrary to the Apostles. Precept NONLATINALPHABET.
6. A sixth Error, which hath broken our Unity, hath been our contending for truth, but not in love. This is also contrary to the Apostles. Precept.
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To gain a truth with the loss of love, is a very ill Victory, if the Notion of Truth be not such as Salvation and Damnation depends upon an assent to, or a dissent from it.
To gain a truth with the loss of love, is a very ill Victory, if the Notion of Truth be not such as Salvation and Damnation depends upon an assent to, or a dissent from it.
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because they are enforced to try a title at Law one with another, whiles one Man thinks an Estate is his right, which the other judgeth his, which would make all going to Law a very sinful thing.
Because they Are Enforced to try a title At Law one with Another, while one Man thinks an Estate is his right, which the other Judgeth his, which would make all going to Law a very sinful thing.
What is their arguing and disputing, but a Tryal at the Bar of Scripture and Reason, what is Truth in the case? what needs any breach of Charity for this? If (which all will pretend to) Men did sincerely desire that what is truth might obtain;
What is their arguing and disputing, but a Trial At the Bar of Scripture and Reason, what is Truth in the case? what needs any breach of Charity for this? If (which all will pretend to) Men did sincerely desire that what is truth might obtain;
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7. A seventh deviation from the Divine Rule, which hath caused our breaches, Is a not bearing one anothers Infirmities, directly contrary to the Apostles determination, Rom. 15. 1. We then that are strong ought to bear the Infirmities of the weak,
7. A seventh deviation from the Divine Rule, which hath caused our Breaches, Is a not bearing one another's Infirmities, directly contrary to the Apostles determination, Rom. 15. 1. We then that Are strong ought to bear the Infirmities of the weak,
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All Men have their infirmities, some in their understanding, some in their Passions, every one cannot apprehend things that are true, with that clearness as others can, contrary to the judgment of their own Consciences, in the things of God they cannot act;
All Men have their infirmities, Some in their understanding, Some in their Passion, every one cannot apprehend things that Are true, with that clearness as Others can, contrary to the judgement of their own Consciences, in the things of God they cannot act;
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and that day will determine in such cases who are the strong and who the weak. But Men are so for pleasing themselves, that they can bear no Contradictions, no Disputings of their Sentiments.
and that day will determine in such cases who Are the strong and who the weak. But Men Are so for pleasing themselves, that they can bear no Contradictions, no Disputings of their Sentiments.
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This is also contrary to the Apostles rule, Rom. 16. 17. — Mark them which make divisions amongst you, contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
This is also contrary to the Apostles Rule, Rom. 16. 17. — Mark them which make divisions among you, contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
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Now all these ought to be marked and avoided, as the common Enemies of Humane Society, a returning to those Rules which God's Word hath left us, is the only way I know to bring us to that Happiness, which the Ʋnion of Brethren will bring us to.
Now all these ought to be marked and avoided, as the Common Enemies of Humane Society, a returning to those Rules which God's Word hath left us, is the only Way I know to bring us to that Happiness, which the Ʋnion of Brothers will bring us to.
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Hence it is that the forbearance of one another is in Scripture pressed so often upon Christians as their duty, Eph. 4. 2. Colos. 3. 13. where forgiving one another is also added.
Hence it is that the forbearance of one Another is in Scripture pressed so often upon Christians as their duty, Ephesians 4. 2. Colos 3. 13. where forgiving one Another is also added.
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The Apostle speaks of these as things which he supposeth all good Christians to have put off and mortified. Indeed they are all works of the Flesh, directly opposite to this work and fruit of the Spirit. I shall now conclude, Begging of God to bring us to such a temper, that we may arrive at such an Happiness. FINIS.
The Apostle speaks of these as things which he Supposeth all good Christians to have put off and mortified. Indeed they Are all works of the Flesh, directly opposite to this work and fruit of the Spirit. I shall now conclude, Begging of God to bring us to such a temper, that we may arrive At such an Happiness. FINIS.
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