NO sooner had Almighty God created the Heaven, and the earth, but perceiving that while this lower World was covered with darkness, the most excellent objects lost their beauty, and so that it was no better,
NO sooner had Almighty God created the Heaven, and the earth, but perceiving that while this lower World was covered with darkness, the most excellent objects lost their beauty, and so that it was no better,
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then a larger dungeon; that so he might the better extract a beautiful world out of a confused Chaos, he was pleased immediately by his Omnipotent Word to produce times first born Issue Light, and in the invisible World those morning Stars, which were then all Angels of Light: And accordingly in the New-creation of that little world Man, one of the first graces, is that of Illumination, whereby men are turned from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan (that Angel of darkness,) unto God the Father of Lights.
then a larger dungeon; that so he might the better extract a beautiful world out of a confused Chaos, he was pleased immediately by his Omnipotent Word to produce times First born Issue Light, and in the invisible World those morning Stars, which were then all Angels of Light: And accordingly in the New-creation of that little world Man, one of the First graces, is that of Illumination, whereby men Are turned from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan (that Angel of darkness,) unto God the Father of Lights.
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But seeing this light within us is supernatural, it must (like the other celestial being) be introduced by a light without, viz. that true primigenial Universal Light, that lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
But seeing this Light within us is supernatural, it must (like the other celestial being) be introduced by a Light without, viz. that true primigenial Universal Light, that lights every man that comes into the world.
And this treasure of light God hath put (as Gideon did his lamps) into earthen vessels, shining upon us by the vicarious borrowed light of his Ministers, whom in this sense he hath made a flaming fire, or as the light of the morning when the Sun ariseth;
And this treasure of Light God hath put (as gideon did his lamps) into earthen vessels, shining upon us by the vicarious borrowed Light of his Ministers, whom in this sense he hath made a flaming fire, or as the Light of the morning when the Sun arises;
though they receive their charge like a Grand Jury before the multitude, vouchsafes to dignifie them, besides other titles of the Salt of the earth, and a City set upon an hill, with the honourable appellation of the Lights of the world, vers. 14. and proceedes from their dignity to infer and urge their duty in the Text. NONLATINALPHABET.
though they receive their charge like a Grand Jury before the multitude, vouchsafes to dignify them, beside other titles of the Salt of the earth, and a city Set upon an hill, with the honourable appellation of the Lights of the world, vers. 14. and proceeds from their dignity to infer and urge their duty in the Text..
First, The Dignity of Christ's Ministers; Implied in Light. Secondly, Their Duty expressed. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.
First, The Dignity of Christ's Ministers; Implied in Light. Secondly, Their Duty expressed. Let your Light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.
Secondly, the Supreme and Ultimate, Gods glory, that men may be induced to glorifie him in the day of their visitation, for having provided for them such excellent instructors, and sure guides.
Secondly, the Supreme and Ultimate, God's glory, that men may be induced to Glorify him in the day of their Visitation, for having provided for them such excellent instructors, and sure guides.
The Ministers of the Gospel have the honour and priviledge to be styled Lights, a Title the more considerable in that ascribed to God himself, though it is true with some difference, to him as to an Original, Inaccessible, Incomprehensible Light, to us as secondary lesser mutuatitious lights:
The Ministers of the Gospel have the honour and privilege to be styled Lights, a Title the more considerable in that ascribed to God himself, though it is true with Some difference, to him as to an Original, Inaccessible, Incomprehensible Light, to us as secondary lesser mutuatitious lights:
What though we are not that Son of Righteousness which ariseth with healing in his wings, that day spring from on high? Yet are we radiant stars of light.
What though we Are not that Son of Righteousness which arises with healing in his wings, that day spring from on high? Yet Are we radiant Stars of Light.
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But to descend to particulars my business shall be to demonstrate briefly some of that Analogy and proportion that is to be found between the Literal and Metaphorical, Natural and Supernatural light;
But to descend to particulars my business shall be to demonstrate briefly Some of that Analogy and proportion that is to be found between the Literal and Metaphorical, Natural and Supernatural Light;
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However it appears, it carries a commanding lustre in it's face, and well deserveth the name of the Lady and Queen of all sensible beauties, The first born of corporeal beings;
However it appears, it carries a commanding lustre in it's face, and well deserveth the name of the Lady and Queen of all sensible beauty's, The First born of corporeal beings;
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Now herein Christ's Apostles and Successors bear a resemblance unto it, being for the spiritual excellency of their Calling denominated not only stars, but Angels, chosen Vessels, Men of a thousand;
Now herein Christ's Apostles and Successors bear a resemblance unto it, being for the spiritual excellency of their Calling denominated not only Stars, but Angels, chosen Vessels, Men of a thousand;
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Called therefore we are God's stewards, Messengers, and Ambassadors. And how indeed can their employment chuse but be honourable, whose business is to menage the affairs of heaven upon earth? No wonder therefore that Christ himself,
Called Therefore we Are God's Stewards, Messengers, and ambassadors. And how indeed can their employment choose but be honourable, whose business is to manage the affairs of heaven upon earth? No wonder Therefore that christ himself,
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but they measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves amongst themselves are not wise. Wherefore we are to turn our just wonder and indignation into Pity and Commiseration of them, that they will so much stand in their own light, forsake their own mercy, and shew themselves their own greatest enemies.
but they measuring themselves by themselves and comparing themselves among themselves Are not wise. Wherefore we Are to turn our just wonder and Indignation into Pity and Commiseration of them, that they will so much stand in their own Light, forsake their own mercy, and show themselves their own greatest enemies.
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or Esau, a Morsel of bread before his birthright; or the Gadarens, their Swine before their Saviour? It is but mens gross mistakes and vulgar prejudices, that prophets are not accepted in their own Country, and that the English Clergy, which are the admiration of the more Impartial World abroad, are the scorn and derision of any of their own more ungrateful Country-men;
or Esau, a Morsel of bred before his birthright; or the Gadarenes, their Swine before their Saviour? It is but men's gross mistakes and Vulgar prejudices, that Prophets Are not accepted in their own Country, and that the English Clergy, which Are the admiration of the more Impartial World abroad, Are the scorn and derision of any of their own more ungrateful Countrymen;
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Or that they are guilty of the other extreme from that into which they ran in the times of Popery, defying that Order of Church-men, which the others then almost deified and adored,
Or that they Are guilty of the other extreme from that into which they ran in the times of Popery, defying that Order of Churchmen, which the Others then almost deified and adored,
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but rather with the Apostle to magnifie Our Office; and in compliance with our Lord and Masters instructions to his Disciples, let us bravely shake off the dust of our feet against them, that receive not us or our Ministry.
but rather with the Apostle to magnify Our Office; and in compliance with our Lord and Masters instructions to his Disciples, let us bravely shake off the dust of our feet against them, that receive not us or our Ministry.
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Let us shew our selves Men of more raised Spirits and Principles, and let us account that calling Our greatest Honour, which the World may think Our debasement.
Let us show our selves Men of more raised Spirits and Principles, and let us account that calling Our greatest Honour, which the World may think Our debasement.
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as having ever shewed it self false treacherous and disingenuous, whose guise it hath been to be guilty of unworthy fordid and dirty carriage, to be most injurious to it's greatest benefactors, to set at nought him who came to save them,
as having ever showed it self false treacherous and disingenuous, whose guise it hath been to be guilty of unworthy fordid and dirty carriage, to be most injurious to it's greatest benefactors, to Set At nought him who Come to save them,
and then to Crucifie him, to persecute and abuse His Apostles, and Ministers, that were Content to undergo the loss of all things, that they might shew them the way to Salvation,
and then to Crucify him, to persecute and abuse His Apostles, and Ministers, that were Content to undergo the loss of all things, that they might show them the Way to Salvation,
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How indeed can we expect that the World should alter it's Nature for us now in it's old declining age? Or that the Men of this World, among whom we shine as lights, should cease to be a crooked and perverse generation? Our comfort is, the Moon shines never the less bright, because barked at by Dogs;
How indeed can we expect that the World should altar it's Nature for us now in it's old declining age? Or that the Men of this World, among whom we shine as lights, should cease to be a crooked and perverse generation? Our Comfort is, the Moon shines never the less bright, Because barked At by Dogs;
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Whether it be a quality according to the Aristotelians, or a more subtile body, according to the Epicurean Phylosophy, it will be here impertinent to determine.
Whither it be a quality according to the Aristotelians, or a more subtle body, according to the Epicurean Philosophy, it will be Here impertinent to determine.
It's own true nature still remains unintelligible, being in the dark it self, how sensible soever it is in it's effects, which are (as God himself) rather to be admired than understood.
It's own true nature still remains unintelligible, being in the dark it self, how sensible soever it is in it's effects, which Are (as God himself) rather to be admired than understood.
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Nor that we have oyl in them, unless they are burning and shining, so as to give light unto others, by our holy life and doctrine, bringing thereby glory to God, credit to Religion, Salvation to our own Souls, and theirs that hear us.
Nor that we have oil in them, unless they Are burning and shining, so as to give Light unto Others, by our holy life and Doctrine, bringing thereby glory to God, credit to Religion, Salvation to our own Souls, and theirs that hear us.
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But here we must take care, that our Light be not a false Light not an ignis-fatuus, to draw and seduce men into bogs and precipices, not an ignis Graecus, a Wildfire, to inflame and heighten their animosities and passions,
But Here we must take care, that our Light be not a false Light not an ignis-fatuus, to draw and seduce men into bogs and precipices, not an ignis Graecus, a Wildfire, to inflame and heighten their animosities and passion,
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So that it is not sufficient for us to have light, except our light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, &c. 2. Which brings me to the second General, from the dignity of the Gospels Ministers to their duty.
So that it is not sufficient for us to have Light, except our Light so shine before men, that they may see our good works, etc. 2. Which brings me to the second General, from the dignity of the Gospels Ministers to their duty.
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It is not enough that our goodness extend unto God the searcher of hearts, but it must be conspicuous in the world, to the Saints that are in the Earth.
It is not enough that our Goodness extend unto God the searcher of hearts, but it must be conspicuous in the world, to the Saints that Are in the Earth.
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Our Conversation must preach as well as our discourses, and we must be Instructors and teachers of babes, not only to their ears, (that is only doing our work by halves) but to their eyes,
Our Conversation must preach as well as our discourses, and we must be Instructors and Teachers of babes, not only to their ears, (that is only doing our work by halves) but to their eyes,
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and they need not be charged as the Jews were to do after our sayings, but not after our works. All that I shall say hereon, I may reduce to two heads of Our Doctrine, and Life.
and they need not be charged as the jews were to do After our sayings, but not After our works. All that I shall say hereon, I may reduce to two Heads of Our Doctrine, and Life.
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and mind them of that, which we know Saint Paul straitly chargeth Timothy, to take heed unto himself, and his doctrine, and put them in remembrance, to stir up the gift of God in them.
and mind them of that, which we know Saint Paul straitly charges Timothy, to take heed unto himself, and his Doctrine, and put them in remembrance, to stir up the gift of God in them.
and being in this regard as stars, the more Dense parts of their Orbs or Vortices, so as their light be more compacted and united, whereby to enable them to out-shine others.
and being in this regard as Stars, the more Dense parts of their Orbs or Vortices, so as their Light be more compacted and united, whereby to enable them to outshine Others.
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and be to them as the pillar of fire by night was to the Israelites, in their journey through the wilderness towards Canaan. What good else doth light,
and be to them as the pillar of fire by night was to the Israelites, in their journey through the Wilderness towards Canaan. What good Else does Light,
It will not be enough for us in the last day when we are to give an account of our stewardship to our Master in heaven, that we have lived an unprofitable,
It will not be enough for us in the last day when we Are to give an account of our stewardship to our Master in heaven, that we have lived an unprofitable,
but it must break out as a fire on the Altar, and we must still have before our eyes, our solemn promise made when we received holy Orders, to give faithful diligence, to Minister the Doctrine and discipline of Christ.
but it must break out as a fire on the Altar, and we must still have before our eyes, our solemn promise made when we received holy Order, to give faithful diligence, to Minister the Doctrine and discipline of christ.
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Now because our Saviour seems to propose Saint John the Baptist as our Example herein, when he styles him a burning and shining light, I shall therefore give you a brief character of him, being one,
Now Because our Saviour seems to propose Saint John the Baptist as our Exampl herein, when he styles him a burning and shining Light, I shall Therefore give you a brief character of him, being one,
and when he had taken on him cure of Souls, by his gross neglect to make it a sine Curâ; but it may be said of him as of that Romane Emperour that never said to his Souldiers, go thither, but come hither.
and when he had taken on him cure of Souls, by his gross neglect to make it a sine Curâ; but it may be said of him as of that Roman Emperor that never said to his Soldiers, go thither, but come hither.
He was none of those in our days who ran before they were sent, being (as one saith) priûs indoctorum doctores, quàm doctorum discipuli, which take on them to be teachers of others,
He was none of those in our days who ran before they were sent, being (as one Says) priûs indoctorum Doctors, quàm doctorum Disciples, which take on them to be Teachers of Others,
and need that one should teach them, what are the first principles of the Oracles of God, that have never sate at Gamaliels feet, or stay'd at Jericho, at least till their beards be grown.
and need that one should teach them, what Are the First principles of the Oracles of God, that have never sat At Gamaliels feet, or stayed At Jericho, At least till their beards be grown.
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But before he ventured on that tremendous work of the Ministry, he lived a retired Contemplative Life in the Wilderness, till he was of those years, which the Law required of the Priests for the exercise of their Function.
But before he ventured on that tremendous work of the Ministry, he lived a retired Contemplative Life in the Wilderness, till he was of those Years, which the Law required of the Priests for the exercise of their Function.
2. He used a NONLATINALPHABET a boldness and freedom of speech in his preaching; for he reproved the Epidemical diseases of the age, and place wherein he lived.
2. He used a a boldness and freedom of speech in his preaching; for he reproved the Epidemical diseases of the age, and place wherein he lived.
He shewed himself to be none of those parasites, that love to sprinkle Court-holy Water on the Grandees of the World, as having mens persons in admiration for advantage sake.
He showed himself to be none of those Parasites, that love to sprinkle Court holy Water on the Grandees of the World, as having men's Persons in admiration for advantage sake.
3. He preached severely. His doctrine was alike severe as his life, as well knowing that pure Religion and undefiled consisteth not in empty names and words, in being of such a way, party, or separated Church;
3. He preached severely. His Doctrine was alike severe as his life, as well knowing that pure Religion and undefiled Consisteth not in empty names and words, in being of such a Way, party, or separated Church;
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and therefore he bids beware of flattering themselves with the outward badge and cognifance of God's people, in being Abraham's Children. Christianity consists not in petty observances & modules of worship, but in reality and sincerity.
and Therefore he bids beware of flattering themselves with the outward badge and cognifance of God's people, in being Abraham's Children. Christianity consists not in Petty observances & modules of worship, but in reality and sincerity.
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and fear'd not the censure of Antinomians, for a Legal Preacher, or a man of an Oldtestament Spirit, especially seeing. 4. He Preached Evangelically withal.
and feared not the censure of Antinomians, for a Legal Preacher, or a man of an Oldtestament Spirit, especially seeing. 4. He Preached Evangelically withal.
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but before those also who are without: That so Religion and the instructors of it may have a good report of all men, as well as of the truth it self, that the mouthes of unruly and vain talkers may be stopt,
but before those also who Are without: That so Religion and the instructors of it may have a good report of all men, as well as of the truth it self, that the mouths of unruly and vain talkers may be stopped,
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and occasion may be taken away from them who seek occasion, that our observers, who watch for our halting, may be disappointed, their hearts may be mollified, their hostilities abated, their prejudices removed,
and occasion may be taken away from them who seek occasion, that our observers, who watch for our halting, may be disappointed, their hearts may be mollified, their hostilities abated, their prejudices removed,
Their Pastours and Teachers being more publike persons than others, ought to know above others, how to behave themselves in the house of God, and shew themselves examples to the flock;
Their Pastors and Teachers being more public Persons than Others, ought to know above Others, how to behave themselves in the house of God, and show themselves Examples to the flock;
And therefore (as the late Lord Bishop of Down and Conner well sheweth in his advice unto His Clergy) we are to judge of our duty by more strict and severe measures than those of our people,
And Therefore (as the late Lord Bishop of Down and Conner well shows in his Advice unto His Clergy) we Are to judge of our duty by more strict and severe measures than those of our people,
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And if we will do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of our Ministry, we must keep our selves as pure and unspotted from the world, as humane frailty will permit, abstaining even from the appearance of evil; least otherwise we defile the priesthood, and cause the offerings of the Lord to be abhorred.
And if we will do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of our Ministry, we must keep our selves as pure and unspotted from the world, as humane frailty will permit, abstaining even from the appearance of evil; lest otherwise we defile the priesthood, and cause the offerings of the Lord to be abhorred.
Ezekiel was bid to eat the roll; and we must labor to masticate and concoct the truths we preach unto others, in first trying experiment of them upon our selves,
Ezekielem was bid to eat the roll; and we must labour to masticate and concoct the truths we preach unto Others, in First trying experiment of them upon our selves,
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1. How absurd and unfitting a thing it is, that our practice should be dissonant unto our profession, that we should undo that on the Week-days, which we Preach upon the Lords-day, and so condemn our selves in those things which we allow, and make Our selves transgressors by building those things which we destroyed, that it should be said of any of us which that Spartan said of the Athenians that they knew how to do well, but loved to do ill;
1. How absurd and unfitting a thing it is, that our practice should be dissonant unto our profession, that we should undo that on the Weekdays, which we Preach upon the Lord's day, and so condemn our selves in those things which we allow, and make Our selves transgressors by building those things which we destroyed, that it should be said of any of us which that Spartan said of the Athenians that they knew how to do well, but loved to do ill;
He loathed such Sophisters and pretended Philosophers, that were unwise for themselves. Turpe est doctori, &c. 2. Consider the bad influence, our example hath upon other men:
He loathed such Sophisters and pretended Philosophers, that were unwise for themselves. Turpe est Doctor, etc. 2. Consider the bad influence, our Exampl hath upon other men:
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Will not men of loose principles be ready to look on Religion as a non-entity, a cunning devised Fable of interested Priests, which go about to perswade that to others, which they believe not themselves? These persons shine,
Will not men of lose principles be ready to look on Religion as a nonentity, a cunning devised Fable of interested Priests, which go about to persuade that to Others, which they believe not themselves? These Persons shine,
who being to do Penance for some scandalous offence, by going in Procession to the Church with a burning Taper in his hand, scoffingly said, sic luceat Lux vestra coram hominibus, &c. They shine,
who being to doe Penance for Some scandalous offence, by going in Procession to the Church with a burning Taper in his hand, scoffingly said, sic luceat Lux Vestra coram hominibus, etc. They shine,
He useth them indeed as some ill barbarous people do lights by the Sea-side, which they hang up in dark stormy nights near rocks and quick-sands, to make passengers cast away themselves upon their Coast, that so they may make a prey of them.
He uses them indeed as Some ill barbarous people do lights by the Seaside, which they hang up in dark stormy nights near Rocks and quicksands, to make passengers cast away themselves upon their Coast, that so they may make a prey of them.
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What readier course could they take to open mens mouthes against Christianity, and to say as that Indian did to one perswading him to turn Christian, observing the Spaniards wicked lives, What are Christians? They are Gamesters, Dicers, wicked blasphemers, backbiters, quarrellers,
What Readier course could they take to open men's mouths against Christianity, and to say as that Indian did to one persuading him to turn Christian, observing the Spanish wicked lives, What Are Christians? They Are Gamesters, Dicers, wicked blasphemers, backbiters, quarrellers,
and so we shall find it, proportionably, if we walk Antipodes to our doctrine, and shew our selves such as Tertullian sharply inveighs against, Quibus venter Deus est, & popina templum,
and so we shall find it, proportionably, if we walk Antipodes to our Doctrine, and show our selves such as Tertullian sharply inveighs against, Quibus venture Deus est, & popina Templum,
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We had need be clean who bear the vessels of the Lord, especially in an hypocritical age, wherein people are apt to espy motes in our eyes, and look on all our faults through a magnifying and multiplying glass; Which may serve for a
We had need be clean who bear the vessels of the Lord, especially in an hypocritical age, wherein people Are apt to espy motes in our eyes, and look on all our Faults through a magnifying and multiplying glass; Which may serve for a
3d Consideration, that we have so many enemies in the world, to encounter, what through the contradiction of sinners and scoffing Atheists on one hand,
3d Consideration, that we have so many enemies in the world, to encounter, what through the contradiction of Sinners and scoffing Atheists on one hand,
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neither are we ignorant of Satans old devise, of casting Ignominy and Contempt on Religion by disgracing and disparaging the publishers and professors of it:
neither Are we ignorant of Satan old devise, of casting Ignominy and Contempt on Religion by disgracing and disparaging the publishers and professors of it:
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Great reason have we therefore to walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, and to take heed that we defile not our garments. For we shall meet with but few Constantines in our days so tender of the Clergies honour,
Great reason have we Therefore to walk circumspectly, not as Fools, but as wise, and to take heed that we defile not our garments. For we shall meet with but few Constantines in our days so tender of the Clergies honour,
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There are too many in the world, that contemne our Calling, envy our Dignities, gape after our Revenues, censure our most Innocent Actions, and hate our very Persons.
There Are too many in the world, that contemn our Calling, envy our Dignities, gape After our Revenues, censure our most Innocent Actions, and hate our very Persons.
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Others separate from our Church as Impure and Anti-Christian, abhor our Garments as Babylonish, our Ceremonies as Popish and Superstitious, our very Worship as Idolatrous, look upon us as no better than Priests of Baal, and Limbs of Anti-Christ.
Others separate from our Church as Impure and Antichristian, abhor our Garments as Babylonish, our Ceremonies as Popish and Superstitious, our very Worship as Idolatrous, look upon us as no better than Priests of Baal, and Limbs of Antichrist.
Take away Parishes by Act of State, away with all consecrated places for worship, away with Patrones or Lay-founders, away I say with all the appurtenances of a Parish Priest: and again.
Take away Parishes by Act of State, away with all consecrated places for worship, away with Patroness or Lay-founders, away I say with all the appurtenances of a Parish Priest: and again.
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I profess, quoth he, were I a man in absolute Authority in a Nation, I would make Scavengers of all the Parish Priests in England to clean the ways and to rake the Dunghills.
I profess, quoth he, were I a man in absolute authority in a nation, I would make Scavengers of all the Parish Priests in England to clean the ways and to rake the Dunghills.
and confining sanctity, as the Donatists of old, to their own party in one Corner of Africa: and thus none must be Saints, but those of their Calendar.
and confining sanctity, as the Donatists of old, to their own party in one Corner of Africa: and thus none must be Saints, but those of their Calendar.
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This makes them, like sheep stealers, take members out of other mens flocks, and boast of things in other mens line made ready to their hand, mistaking for conversion to God, a bringing men over to their own forms,
This makes them, like sheep stealers, take members out of other men's flocks, and boast of things in other men's line made ready to their hand, mistaking for conversion to God, a bringing men over to their own forms,
and some petty inconsiderable matters, in which the kingdom of God consisteth not. These mind me of those in Prov. 30.12. a generation pure in their own eyes, and yet not cleansed from their filthiness:
and Some Petty inconsiderable matters, in which the Kingdom of God Consisteth not. These mind me of those in Curae 30.12. a generation pure in their own eyes, and yet not cleansed from their filthiness:
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and may be an Item to us likewise, of the dangerous consequences of those Principles, which the aforesaid Sectarians so confidently proceed on, viz. The necessity of abolishing things once abused to Idolatry and Superstition,
and may be an Item to us likewise, of the dangerous consequences of those Principles, which the aforesaid Sectarians so confidently proceed on, viz. The necessity of abolishing things once abused to Idolatry and Superstition,
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and the unlawfulness of using any thing of an indifferent nature, even as to the Circumstantials of Gods Worship, which is not expresly Commanded in holy Writ. Let us
and the unlawfulness of using any thing of an indifferent nature, even as to the Circumstantials of God's Worship, which is not expressly Commanded in holy Writ. Let us
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Such certainly (as our Saviour said of the Pharisees) shall receive the greater damnation, when they shall hear it said unto them by God (which so moved Origen) What hast thou to do, to take my name into thy mouth, seeing thou batest reproof, and bast cast my law behind thy back? So that it will not be enough for them at the last day, to say, Lord, Lord, we have prophesied in thy name:
Such Certainly (as our Saviour said of the Pharisees) shall receive the greater damnation, when they shall hear it said unto them by God (which so moved Origen) What hast thou to do, to take my name into thy Mouth, seeing thou batest reproof, and baste cast my law behind thy back? So that it will not be enough for them At the last day, to say, Lord, Lord, we have prophesied in thy name:
And Christ hath good reason to take it ill, if he receiveth wounds in the house of his friends, and be thus dishonoured and affronted by his own Menial Servants, that wear his Badge and Livery;
And christ hath good reason to take it ill, if he receives wounds in the house of his Friends, and be thus dishonoured and affronted by his own Menial Servants, that wear his Badge and Livery;
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and if those that live by the altar, and eat with him, at his Table, lift up their heel against him, if they I say, depart out of the way, and cause others to stumble;
and if those that live by the altar, and eat with him, At his Table, lift up their heel against him, if they I say, depart out of the Way, and cause Others to Stumble;
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than for such, who instead of being men of God, show themselves men of Belial, insteed of being Priests of the high God, are Priests of Bacchus, or Venus; and obscure the light of their Doctrine by works of darkness.
than for such, who instead of being men of God, show themselves men of Belial, instead of being Priests of the high God, Are Priests of Bacchus, or Venus; and Obscure the Light of their Doctrine by works of darkness.
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but aedificare ad gehennam. Cavendum est itaq, nobis fratres, ne vel superbia, addam, & luxuria, quae (dicente S. Cypriano) valde suaviter dormiunt in sacerdotum sinu, denuo florentis Ecclesiae nostrae ruinam moliantur,
but aedificare ad gehennam. Cavendum est itaq, nobis Brothers, ne vel superbia, addam, & luxuria, Quae (Dissent S. Cypriano) Valde Suaviter dormiunt in Sacerdotum sinu, anew florentis Ecclesiae Nostrae ruinam moliantur,
dum conformes altàs Ecclesiae filii divino tamen canoni difformes se praestent, & immorigeros, dum ab exterminatis concionatoribus, aut concionandi assiduitate, aut vitae quadam severitate superentur, adeo { que } fanaticae plebis furore,
dum conforms altàs Ecclesiae Sons divino tamen Canon difformes se praestent, & immorigerous, dum ab exterminatis concionatoribus, Or concionandi assiduitate, Or vitae Quadam severitate superentur, adeo { que } fanaticae plebis furore,
Caveamus praesertim, ne quis coronam nostram abripias coelestem, dum magna potius loquamur, quam vivamus, ne indocti coelum rapiant (quod exclamat ille) & nos cum doctrinis nostris in infernum detrudamur, ubi Scelera taxantur modo Majore nostra,
Caveamus Especially, ne quis Crown nostram abripias Celestial, dum Magna potius loquamur, quam Vivamus, ne Indocti coelum rapiant (quod exclamat Isle) & nos cum Doctrines nostris in infernum detrudamur, ubi Scelera taxantur modo Major nostra,
or good, by whatsoever is dear and near unto you, by that holy Jesus whom you worship, by that holy Religion you profess, by the love you bear to your own and others Souls, by a judgment which is to come of condemnation to the evil,
or good, by whatsoever is dear and near unto you, by that holy jesus whom you worship, by that holy Religion you profess, by the love you bear to your own and Others Souls, by a judgement which is to come of condemnation to the evil,
Finally brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report,
Finally brothers whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report,
and be careful to put in practice that promise you made solemnly at your Ordination, to frame and fashion both your selves and families, according to the doctrine of Christ, and so make your selves and them,
and be careful to put in practice that promise you made solemnly At your Ordination, to frame and fashion both your selves and families, according to the Doctrine of christ, and so make your selves and them,
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and so a continual Sermon before their eyes, that so they may by this silent Rhetorick be induced to approve of that pure and undefiled Religion, which they see us practise our selves,
and so a continual Sermon before their eyes, that so they may by this silent Rhetoric be induced to approve of that pure and undefiled Religion, which they see us practise our selves,
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What if you be for a while Ecclipsed, by the interposition of a variable fickle world, the irrational humours of the inconstant vulgar? shew your selves as the Church in the Revelations is represented, having the Moon under your feet, and by an unoffensive walking stop their mouthes,
What if you be for a while Eclipsed, by the interposition of a variable fickle world, the irrational humours of the inconstant Vulgar? show your selves as the Church in the Revelations is represented, having the Moon under your feet, and by an unoffensive walking stop their mouths,
and accomplished your periodick motion, and so long shined before others, till (like a lamp or candle) you have consumed your selves, God hath promised to exalt you to an higher Orb, by an happy Apotheosis, nigh unto himself;
and accomplished your periodic motion, and so long shined before Others, till (like a lamp or candle) you have consumed your selves, God hath promised to exalt you to an higher Orb, by an happy Apotheosis, High unto himself;
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even there, where when as others shall shine only as the brightness of the firmament, they that turn many unto righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
even there, where when as Others shall shine only as the brightness of the firmament, they that turn many unto righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever.
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Adorn the Doctrine of our Lord and Saviour in all things, bring credit and honor to Religion by an Holy Life, walk worthy of God to all wellpleasing.
Adorn the Doctrine of our Lord and Saviour in all things, bring credit and honour to Religion by an Holy Life, walk worthy of God to all Well-pleasing.
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as between light and darkness, and so they must make the beauty of holiness, which they heard of only by the hearing of the ear, visible to their very eyes; that men may become admirers and practisers of our Religion,
as between Light and darkness, and so they must make the beauty of holiness, which they herd of only by the hearing of the ear, visible to their very eyes; that men may become admirers and practisers of our Religion,
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we must not suffer pride to interpose and rob God of his just Glory, but all our shining must be with a design to glorifie him, who is the Father of Lights; Our good actions must be without hypocrisie, not tempered with interest,
we must not suffer pride to interpose and rob God of his just Glory, but all our shining must be with a Design to Glorify him, who is the Father of Lights; Our good actions must be without hypocrisy, not tempered with Interest,
and so as his Ambassadours are to be tender of the credit of their Lord and Master. But now when we are said here to glorifie God, it cannot be understood of any real glory added unto him, who is infinitely and Essentially glorious,
and so as his ambassadors Are to be tender of the credit of their Lord and Master. But now when we Are said Here to Glorify God, it cannot be understood of any real glory added unto him, who is infinitely and Essentially glorious,
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or as the Schoolmen will have it, Gods glory may be considered two ways, either as it is in him, and so it is incapable of having any thing added to it,
or as the Schoolmen will have it, God's glory may be considered two ways, either as it is in him, and so it is incapable of having any thing added to it,
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when we praise him either with our tongue, (which therefore is called our glory ) or by our holy lives, giving occasion unto others to speak good of his name. That this is our duty, might be more largly shewed, by the express Command of God, who requireth this homage and tribure as due unto him, from all his Creatures, particularly rational, who are the fittest agents for this work,
when we praise him either with our tongue, (which Therefore is called our glory) or by our holy lives, giving occasion unto Others to speak good of his name. That this is our duty, might be more largely showed, by the express Command of God, who requires this homage and Tribune as due unto him, from all his Creatures, particularly rational, who Are the Fittest agents for this work,
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It is but the honour that is due unto his name, who hath in this work complicated our interest with our duty, seeing in glorifying him, we do honour our selves,
It is but the honour that is due unto his name, who hath in this work complicated our Interest with our duty, seeing in glorifying him, we do honour our selves,
as doing the work of Angels here below, and begin those Hallelujahs to the Lord our God, which will be our happiness to carry on in Heaven, to all Eternity.
as doing the work of Angels Here below, and begin those Hallelujahs to the Lord our God, which will be our happiness to carry on in Heaven, to all Eternity.
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