Fraterna correptio, or, The saints zeale against sinful altars delivered in a sermon preached on a day of humiliation for the error, heresies, & schisms of our times and nations / by Z.C., minister of the word.
SIncerity in the Lords Worship being alwayes suspicious of mixture, corruption or apostasie, doth instigate and bring forth a zealous resistance of every thing that beares but the shew of innovation:
SIncerity in the lords Worship being always suspicious of mixture, corruption or apostasy, does instigate and bring forth a zealous resistance of every thing that bears but the show of innovation:
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if we observe their zealous carriage (grounded but on a supposition and suspecting jealousie) towards their brethren of the two tribes that did abide on the other side of Jordan, which in this Chapter is at large declared.
if we observe their zealous carriage (grounded but on a supposition and suspecting jealousy) towards their brothers of the two tribes that did abide on the other side of Jordan, which in this Chapter is At large declared.
wherein after the commendation of their past obedience, ready attendance on their brethren, he sends them away with a solemn charge, to continue their obedience to Gods Commandments,
wherein After the commendation of their past Obedience, ready attendance on their brothers, he sends them away with a solemn charge, to continue their Obedience to God's commandments,
2. Prepare a power, and purpose a positive resistance of it, if found to be as they suspected, v. 12. 3. Presently dispatch Phinehas with ten Princes to demand an account of their work, and weighty reasons that might induce to it:
2. Prepare a power, and purpose a positive resistance of it, if found to be as they suspected, v. 12. 3. Presently dispatch Phinehas with ten Princes to demand an account of their work, and weighty Reasons that might induce to it:
Thirdly, requiring by their authority a cessation from so sinful a work: and propounding an expedient to the conceived cause, v. 19. 4. A pathetical, religious and brotherly answer of the two tribes and the halfe, unto the message received from their brethren, wherein they (though building an Altar) yet do not stubbornly deny to give their brethren an account of their proceedings therein: but do
Thirdly, requiring by their Authority a cessation from so sinful a work: and propounding an expedient to the conceived cause, v. 19. 4. A pathetical, religious and brotherly answer of the two tribes and the half, unto the message received from their brothers, wherein they (though building an Altar) yet do not stubbornly deny to give their brothers an account of their proceedings therein: but doe
The pleasant departure of the messengers, satisfied in the answer received, and cheared by this evidence of Gods presence and mercy, v. 30, 31, 32. 6ly.
The pleasant departure of the messengers, satisfied in the answer received, and cheered by this evidence of God's presence and mercy, v. 30, 31, 32. 6ly.
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If time would admit, and it were now convenient, I might from the distributed parts of the chapter infer many useful Conclusions and necessary Doctrines,
If time would admit, and it were now convenient, I might from the distributed parts of the chapter infer many useful Conclusions and necessary Doctrines,
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but my designe and desire is, to lay before you the sinfulness of the sin of Altar-building, suspected by the ten tribes to be in act in the two tribes;
but my Design and desire is, to lay before you the sinfulness of the since of Altar-building, suspected by the ten tribes to be in act in the two tribes;
and therefore I shall desire you to look on the words, as an abstract of the whole carriage of the ten tribes towards the two tribes on a conceived guilt:
and Therefore I shall desire you to look on the words, as an abstract of the Whole carriage of the ten tribes towards the two tribes on a conceived guilt:
only I shall desire you to take notice, that from this history, is by the general judgement of Expositors inferred, the Magistrates power in punishing hereticks and apostates,
only I shall desire you to take notice, that from this history, is by the general judgement of Expositors inferred, the Magistrates power in punishing Heretics and apostates,
and by a positive Law prohibited the erection of any other Altar, (as in Deut. 12. is to be seen at large) then that which was built by Moses before the Tabernacle,
and by a positive Law prohibited the erection of any other Altar, (as in Deuteronomy 12. is to be seen At large) then that which was built by Moses before the Tabernacle,
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and afterwards by Solomon in the Temple, which, as Piscator observeth, laid a necessity on the ten tribes to make war with the two tribes, by reason of which they did not consult whether they should do it or no,
and afterwards by Solomon in the Temple, which, as Piscator observeth, laid a necessity on the ten tribes to make war with the two tribes, by reason of which they did not consult whither they should do it or no,
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and this occasioned the dehortation in the text, Rebell not against the Lord, nor rebel against us by building you an Altar besides the Altar of the Lord.
and this occasioned the dehortation in the text, Rebel not against the Lord, nor rebel against us by building you an Altar beside the Altar of the Lord.
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So that from the words thus generally considered and briefly opened, I shall commend to your Christian and serious consideration, this general Observation or Point of Doctrine.
So that from the words thus generally considered and briefly opened, I shall commend to your Christian and serious consideration, this general Observation or Point of Doctrine.
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whilest the neglect thereof is singled out and set up as the black butt of blemish to religious Asa, Amaziah, Azariah and Jotham, sincere Worshippers of God.
whilst the neglect thereof is singled out and Set up as the black butt of blemish to religious Asa, Amaziah, Azariah and Jotham, sincere Worshippers of God.
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1. In a proper sense, it signifies organum divini cultûs praecipuum, the chief instrument of the divine worship, ordained to be built before the Tabernacle,
1. In a proper sense, it signifies organum Divine cultûs praecipuum, the chief Instrument of the divine worship, ordained to be built before the Tabernacle,
in this sense the Heathens generally use the word and thing, and the Papists contend for the same thing, by imposing on us the proper and restrict sense of the word:
in this sense the heathens generally use the word and thing, and the Papists contend for the same thing, by imposing on us the proper and restrict sense of the word:
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perswading and practising the building of Altars, distinct places of divine worship for the Sacrament of the Lords Supper to be offered on, whence they call that Ordinance, the sacrifice of the Altar.
persuading and practising the building of Altars, distinct places of divine worship for the Sacrament of the lords Supper to be offered on, whence they call that Ordinance, the sacrifice of the Altar.
What man of but mean capacity and knowledge in the Scriptures, observing the Lord Jesus the Antitype of both Sacrifice and Altar, sees not their assertion as well as argument to be Jewish? (but I intending an illustration, not confutation:
What man of but mean capacity and knowledge in the Scriptures, observing the Lord jesus the Antitype of both Sacrifice and Altar, sees not their assertion as well as argument to be Jewish? (but I intending an illustration, not confutation:
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or brick, or the like matter to be built unto him, but a sincere and spiritual apprehension and adherence to Christ, as our real and proper Altar, as wel as sacrifice, to which every believing soul is privilegio, not officio, a spiritual Priest to offer prayer, praises, &c. unto God, 1 Pet. 2.5.
or brick, or the like matter to be built unto him, but a sincere and spiritual apprehension and adherence to christ, as our real and proper Altar, as well as sacrifice, to which every believing soul is privilegio, not Officio, a spiritual Priest to offer prayer, praises, etc. unto God, 1 Pet. 2.5.
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& impose it on us on paine of heresie to be received, much advancing the Fathers above the Scriptures authority, the which their persons and judgements were subject to,
& impose it on us on pain of heresy to be received, much advancing the Father's above the Scriptures Authority, the which their Persons and Judgments were Subject to,
and whosoever observes the expressions of the Fathers, doth clearly see the opposition of Altar in the Temple to our Altar in Heaven, the denomination of it the wedding Supper, and in expresse termes sometimes the Table, and the Lords Supper, cannot but confesse that they did allegorically use the terme Altar:
and whosoever observes the expressions of the Father's, does clearly see the opposition of Altar in the Temple to our Altar in Heaven, the denomination of it the wedding Supper, and in express terms sometime the Table, and the lords Supper, cannot but confess that they did allegorically use the term Altar:
and in their complaints of the furious carriage of the Donatists and Arrians, cry out of their breaking down of the boards of the Altar, and many times expressely of the tables, and burning the wooden board, &c. for many of them at last, seeing the corruption which began to grow by the use of the word Altar, where the thing was denied did more warily and improperly use NONLATINALPHABET a table,
and in their complaints of the furious carriage of the Donatists and Arians, cry out of their breaking down of the boards of the Altar, and many times expressly of the tables, and burning the wooden board, etc. for many of them At last, seeing the corruption which began to grow by the use of the word Altar, where the thing was denied did more warily and improperly use a table,
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for though the Sacraments be parts of the divine worship, yet I shall not limit and bound the word Altar to the place and ordinary instrument of their use:
for though the Sacraments be parts of the divine worship, yet I shall not limit and bound the word Altar to the place and ordinary Instrument of their use:
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Only the conveniencie of publick Instruments, kept in publick places, to publick ends duly preserved, I am so far from restraining the terme Altar, to signifie that instrument we vulgarly call the Communion Table, that I shall with Peter Martyr confesse the catachrestical use of it by the Fathers, and acknowledge words of this nature thus used, may not profit the people,
Only the conveniency of public Instruments, kept in public places, to public ends duly preserved, I am so Far from restraining the term Altar, to signify that Instrument we vulgarly call the Communion Table, that I shall with Peter Martyr confess the catachrestical use of it by the Father's, and acknowledge words of this nature thus used, may not profit the people,
but accidentally draw them to have too reverend an esteem of Jewish, Heathenish, and (let me now say) Popish rites, the sense not being understood in the use of the word.
but accidentally draw them to have too reverend an esteem of Jewish, Heathenish, and (let me now say) Popish Rites, the sense not being understood in the use of the word.
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Having refused the proper sense of the word Altar, and that restrict improper figurative sense, used in past ages of the Church, we come now to consider it in a second improper signification, in which we shall find it used in Scripture,
Having refused the proper sense of the word Altar, and that restrict improper figurative sense, used in past ages of the Church, we come now to Consider it in a second improper signification, in which we shall find it used in Scripture,
and that is in a metonymical and synechdochical sense of the word Altar, which being but an instrument, (though a principal one) of the Worship of God under the Law, is put for the whole and every part of it:
and that is in a metonymical and Synecdochical sense of the word Altar, which being but an Instrument, (though a principal one) of the Worship of God under the Law, is put for the Whole and every part of it:
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and being the signe of it, is often used to expresse divine Worship signified, so that we must note the Altar used in that sense that a learned man affirmes Sacrifice to be used, both words coming from the same root in the Hebrew, which signifies to sacrifice, and so the Altars are called Sacrificatories, and that is for the whole Worship of God, of which the sacrifice on the Altar was a chief part.
and being the Signen of it, is often used to express divine Worship signified, so that we must note the Altar used in that sense that a learned man affirms Sacrifice to be used, both words coming from the same root in the Hebrew, which signifies to sacrifice, and so the Altars Are called Sacrificatories, and that is for the Whole Worship of God, of which the sacrifice on the Altar was a chief part.
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and generally used so in the New Testament; as, 1 Kings 19.14. Elijah his complaint of Ahabs breaking down the Altars of God, which though it be by some understood literally, in its proper sense;
and generally used so in the New Testament; as, 1 Kings 19.14. Elijah his complaint of Ahabs breaking down the Altars of God, which though it be by Some understood literally, in its proper sense;
yet by others it is expounded, that he demolished the Worship of God, and thus generally the defect on of Gods Worship is called a casting off and forsaking the Altars of God;
yet by Others it is expounded, that he demolished the Worship of God, and thus generally the defect on of God's Worship is called a casting off and forsaking the Altars of God;
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and from this metonymical and synechdochical sense, it comes to be metaphorically used to expresse the Worship of God under the Gospel, wherein these instruments of Worship are not at all used,
and from this metonymical and Synecdochical sense, it comes to be metaphorically used to express the Worship of God under the Gospel, wherein these Instruments of Worship Are not At all used,
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and so in those Prophecies which predict the Propagation of the Gospel, and the Worship of God we finde promised, the Temple and the Covenant of the Priesthood to be restored, and the Altars of God to be erected, as in Jer. 33.17, 18, 21. So also the Lord promiseth to set up his Altar in Egypt, as in Isa. 19.19.
and so in those Prophecies which predict the Propagation of the Gospel, and the Worship of God we find promised, the Temple and the Covenant of the Priesthood to be restored, and the Altars of God to be erected, as in Jer. 33.17, 18, 21. So also the Lord promises to Set up his Altar in Egypt, as in Isaiah 19.19.
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and that the Egyptians should offer sacrifice unto him, v. 21. which must needs be understood of the Gospel Worship, which should be and hath been received in Egypt, and not in that literal sense apprehended by Onias the High Priest,
and that the egyptians should offer sacrifice unto him, v. 21. which must needs be understood of the Gospel Worship, which should be and hath been received in Egypt, and not in that literal sense apprehended by Onias the High Priest,
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and urged as the great argument to perswade, and indeed did (though with a cleare reluctancy of his own thoughts) prevaile with Ptolemy Philometor then King of Egypt, to build a Temple there,
and urged as the great argument to persuade, and indeed did (though with a clear reluctancy of his own thoughts) prevail with Ptolemy Philometor then King of Egypt, to built a Temple there,
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and according to their zealous ignorance to accomplish this Prophecie as he pretended, although they never proved the accomplishment of this Prophecie in the Egyptians, speaking the language of Canaan, crying to the Lord,
and according to their zealous ignorance to accomplish this Prophecy as he pretended, although they never proved the accomplishment of this Prophecy in the egyptians, speaking the language of Canaan, crying to the Lord,
all which are promised to be the concomitants of this Altar-erection, and therefore must confirm the former sense of the word Altar as taken for the Gospel-worship of God:
all which Are promised to be the concomitants of this Altar-erection, and Therefore must confirm the former sense of the word Altar as taken for the Gospel worship of God:
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so it is also used in the 56. chapter of this same Prophecie of Isaiah, the seventh verse, where God promiseth the sacrifices of the stranger to be accepted on his Altar, that is, the worship they shall do unto him through Christ;
so it is also used in the 56. chapter of this same Prophecy of Isaiah, the seventh verse, where God promises the Sacrifices of the stranger to be accepted on his Altar, that is, the worship they shall do unto him through christ;
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and thus also in the New Testament, the Worship of God is expressed by this word Altar, as, 1 Cor. 9.13: 10, 18. wherein he teacheth, that such as are employed in the Worship of God, must be maintained by it:
and thus also in the New Testament, the Worship of God is expressed by this word Altar, as, 1 Cor. 9.13: 10, 18. wherein he Teaches, that such as Are employed in the Worship of God, must be maintained by it:
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and thus is Jesus Christ evangelically dispensed, the Altar of which the subjects of Legal and Levitical dispensations cannot partake, Heb. 13.10. so that thus you see the word Altar, though a legal terme, yet capable of an Evangelical signification, not only as it hath been used by the Professors of the Gospel, to expresse and signifie the Table, on which the bread and wine is set in the Lords Supper;
and thus is jesus christ evangelically dispensed, the Altar of which the subject's of Legal and Levitical dispensations cannot partake, Hebrew 13.10. so that thus you see the word Altar, though a Legal term, yet capable of an Evangelical signification, not only as it hath been used by the Professors of the Gospel, to express and signify the Table, on which the bred and wine is Set in the lords Supper;
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for as the Worship of God was amongst the Jewes, corrupted and declined by the building of any Altars, besides the one only Altar prescribed by the Lord:
for as the Worship of God was among the Jews, corrupted and declined by the building of any Altars, beside the one only Altar prescribed by the Lord:
so under the Gospel, all innovation of principles and practices, over and above, below or beside the prescribed Worship of God in his Word, I conclude to be a rebelling against the Lord and his People, by building an Altar besides the Altar of God;
so under the Gospel, all innovation of principles and practices, over and above, below or beside the prescribed Worship of God in his Word, I conclude to be a rebelling against the Lord and his People, by building an Altar beside the Altar of God;
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for that to build a sinful Altar besides the Altar of God, is in the language of the Psalmist to defile our selves with our own works, and to go a whoring after our own inventions:
for that to built a sinful Altar beside the Altar of God, is in the language of the Psalmist to defile our selves with our own works, and to go a whoring After our own Inventions:
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then our own reason dictates, and will determines, and so to set up against God and his people, that NONLATINALPHABET, superstition and wilworship which the Apostle dehorts the Christians from, Col. 2.23.
then our own reason dictates, and will determines, and so to Set up against God and his people, that, Superstition and Idol worship which the Apostle dehorts the Christians from, Col. 2.23.
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and other schismatic•l hereticks disturbing the peace of the Church, corrupting the doctrine of faith and Worship of God, Altare adversus Altare erigere, to build Altars besides the Altars of God.
and other schismatic•l Heretics disturbing the peace of the Church, corrupting the Doctrine of faith and Worship of God, Altar Adversus Altar erigere, to built Altars beside the Altars of God.
and thus under the Law, the Jewes are sadly complained of, and condemned, for the multiplying of their Altars as their Cities, J•r. 11.13. and according to the multitude of their fruit, Hos. 10.1. which were no other then material organs of divine Worship, distinct from that one, by which alone God would be adored:
and thus under the Law, the Jews Are sadly complained of, and condemned, for the multiplying of their Altars as their Cities, J•r. 11.13. and according to the multitude of their fruit, Hos. 10.1. which were no other then material organs of divine Worship, distinct from that one, by which alone God would be adored:
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such as these were Jeroboams two Altars at Da• and Bethel, and such as generally all the usurping Princes of the ten tribes of Israel, and some of the Kings of Judah did erect.
such as these were Jeroboams two Altars At Da• and Bethel, and such as generally all the usurping Princes of the ten tribes of Israel, and Some of the Kings of Judah did erect.
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such are cantiously seen unto by the Church at Antioch: and considerately condemned by the Councel of the Church convened at Jerusalem: Acts 15.24. for that they troubled the people of God, and subverted their souls from the proper prescribed Worship of God.
such Are cantiously seen unto by the Church At Antioch: and considerately condemned by the Council of the Church convened At Jerusalem: Acts 15.24. for that they troubled the people of God, and subverted their Souls from the proper prescribed Worship of God.
This innovation or rather retention of the matter of Levitical Worship under the Gospel, is by the Authour to the Hebrewes, set in a diametrical opposition (thorough the whole Epistle) to the Gospel-Altar of God, and declared to be so sinful,
This innovation or rather retention of the matter of Levitical Worship under the Gospel, is by the Author to the Hebrews, Set in a diametrical opposition (through the Whole Epistle) to the Gospel-Altar of God, and declared to be so sinful,
Thus also the Papists innovating the crossing ceremony, sanctifying water, the five sacraments, sacrifice of the Altar, the Ave Maria, prayers to Saints,
Thus also the Papists innovating the crossing ceremony, sanctifying water, the five Sacraments, sacrifice of the Altar, the Have Maria, Prayers to Saints,
but their innovation makes them subject to the guilt of Altar-building, whilest the matter of their offering be like to the fire of Nadab and Abihu, strange fire before the Lord.
but their innovation makes them Subject to the guilt of Altar-building, whilst the matter of their offering be like to the fire of Nadab and Abihu, strange fire before the Lord.
Secondly, this sin of building Altars, besides the Altars of the Lord, may be committed objectively, when the very material Altar continuing, is diveried from its proper object,
Secondly, this since of building Altars, beside the Altars of the Lord, may be committed objectively, when the very material Altar Continuing, is diveried from its proper Object,
and every matter of the Lords Worship is retained, and performed to the very object of divine Worship, the true God in a false manner of administration:
and every matter of the lords Worship is retained, and performed to the very Object of divine Worship, the true God in a false manner of administration:
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for the axiome is true, that forma dat essentiam: the forme denominates the thing NONLATINALPHABET, according to that which it is, distinguisheth it from other things,
for the axiom is true, that forma that essentiam: the Form denominates the thing, according to that which it is, Distinguisheth it from other things,
being the principuum activum: and thus the slaying of beasts by private men is no more then a moral act of slaughter, which when done by the Priest, is the religious act of Sacrifice: and so under the Law, Sauls offering of beasts in sacrifice, is so far from being divine Worship, that it is denominated disobedience,
being the principuum activum: and thus the slaying of beasts by private men is no more then a moral act of slaughter, which when done by the Priest, is the religious act of Sacrifice: and so under the Law, Saul's offering of beasts in sacrifice, is so Far from being divine Worship, that it is denominated disobedience,
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and in this sense the sin of Corah and his company may be said to be the erecting of an Altar besides the Lords Altar, when by the gathering of a guedah or Congregation out of the Congregation, they did separate from the Church of God,
and in this sense the since of Corah and his company may be said to be the erecting of an Altar beside the lords Altar, when by the gathering of a guedah or Congregation out of the Congregation, they did separate from the Church of God,
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whereby they provoked the Lord to vindicate the formal administration of his Ordinances by the severity of his judgements on them, and by his Statute concerning their censers, that they should be plates of memorial, that no stranger, not of the seed of Aaron formally called, presume to celebrate divine Worship:
whereby they provoked the Lord to vindicate the formal administration of his Ordinances by the severity of his Judgments on them, and by his Statute Concerning their censers, that they should be Plataea of memorial, that no stranger, not of the seed of Aaron formally called, presume to celebrate divine Worship:
and in all the action we finde no change of the matter, but only the miscarriage of the manner in a separate way, by such as were not formal Ministers.
and in all the actium we find no change of the matter, but only the miscarriage of the manner in a separate Way, by such as were not formal Ministers.
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The great aggravation of Jeroboams sin and evidence of his Altars to be against the Altar of God, was his expulsion of such as were formally called to celebrate divine Worship,
The great aggravation of Jeroboams since and evidence of his Altars to be against the Altar of God, was his expulsion of such as were formally called to celebrate divine Worship,
and establishing of his usurped Magistracy, by an usurped Ministery, ( for he that would, made himself a Priest, to administer sacred actions contrary to Gods standing Law,
and establishing of his usurped Magistracy, by an usurped Ministry, (for he that would, made himself a Priest, to administer sacred actions contrary to God's standing Law,
and signal severity on Corah and his company for this sin) as we at large see in 2 Coron. 13.9, 10. whilest Abijah declareth Judah to retain the truth of Gods Worship and Altar, not only in the matter and object,
and signal severity on Corah and his company for this since) as we At large see in 2 Coron. 13.9, 10. whilst Abijah Declareth Judah to retain the truth of God's Worship and Altar, not only in the matter and Object,
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but the forme and manner thereof by the standing Ministery of God. And as we finde the privation of the forme under the Law in sacred dispensations, to be principium transmutationis, the changing of the nature of the Ordinance of God, from holy to profane:
but the Form and manner thereof by the standing Ministry of God. And as we find the privation of the Form under the Law in sacred dispensations, to be principium transmutationis, the changing of the nature of the Ordinance of God, from holy to profane:
yet when disorderly and precipitately without formal authority used by the Exorcists, it will provoke the devil himself to justifie the power of Jesus and Paul, but to torment these usurping Intruders, Acts 19.13, 14, 15, 16. The neglect of the formal administration of the Lords Supper in the Church of Corinth, will engage a sincere Paul to affirm positively, it is not to eate the Lords Supper at all;
yet when disorderly and precipitately without formal Authority used by the Exorcists, it will provoke the Devil himself to justify the power of jesus and Paul, but to torment these usurping Intruders, Acts 19.13, 14, 15, 16. The neglect of the formal administration of the lords Supper in the Church of Corinth, will engage a sincere Paul to affirm positively, it is not to eat the lords Supper At all;
and I cannot but observe the care and paines taken by the Authour of the Epistle to the Hebrewes, in asserting the formal inauguration, and exercise of the Lord Jesus in the work of the High Priest towards God, that he might convince the Jews that he was no usurping Impostor,
and I cannot but observe the care and pains taken by the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, in asserting the formal inauguration, and exercise of the Lord jesus in the work of the High Priest towards God, that he might convince the jews that he was no usurping Impostor,
So that hereby we may see that men may provoke God by their own inventions, and go a whoring after their own wayes, in not only adulterating the matter, but also the very manner of the Lords worship:
So that hereby we may see that men may provoke God by their own Inventions, and go a whoring After their own ways, in not only adulterating the matter, but also the very manner of the lords worship:
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thus the Assemblies of the Novatians, Donatists and Arrians, though using Word, Prayer and Sacraments, were denominated builders of Altars: for that action, which is sacred in the hands of a Minister, is but common in the hands of private men:
thus the Assemblies of the Novatians, Donatists and Arians, though using Word, Prayer and Sacraments, were denominated Builders of Altars: for that actium, which is sacred in the hands of a Minister, is but Common in the hands of private men:
the Lords Supper duely administred by a lawful Minister thereun•o ordained, will be but at the best a Corinthian love-feast in a John of Leydens hand: and Baptisme a sacred signe and sealing part of Gods Worship,
the lords Supper duly administered by a lawful Minister thereun•o ordained, will be but At the best a Corinthian love-feast in a John of Leydens hand: and Baptism a sacred Signen and sealing part of God's Worship,
but not to own the Anabaptists phrase) but baby-washing by a Midwife, and but meer washing of the body by the lowest of the people, renouncing or never receiving Ministerial authority:
but not to own the Anabaptists phrase) but baby-washing by a Midwife, and but mere washing of the body by the lowest of the people, renouncing or never receiving Ministerial Authority:
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I shall close this first part of the illustration of the Point, with this sad observation which I cannot be silent in, viz. that the corruption of our nature and times is apt to carry us from one extream to another.
I shall close this First part of the illustration of the Point, with this sad observation which I cannot be silent in, viz. that the corruption of our nature and times is apt to carry us from one extreme to Another.
and though we lately, and yet loudly cried for the purity of Gods Altar, yet we are apt to destroy the power, by taking away the Priestly ministerial authority thereof, which must concur to make actions sacred, and parts of divine worship.
and though we lately, and yet loudly cried for the purity of God's Altar, yet we Are apt to destroy the power, by taking away the Priestly ministerial Authority thereof, which must concur to make actions sacred, and parts of divine worship.
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I come now in the next place to shew you what must be done by sincere worshippers of God, that they may discharge their duty of s•eing to this sin of Altar-building, in the resolution of which I shall dictate some few directions from the precedent in this chapter;
I come now in the next place to show you what must be done by sincere worshippers of God, that they may discharge their duty of s•eing to this since of Altar-building, in the resolution of which I shall dictate Some few directions from the precedent in this chapter;
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wherein if we observe the carriage of the ten tribes on this conceived act of Altar-building, we shall finde these duties to be done by such as would see to this sin.
wherein if we observe the carriage of the ten tribes on this conceived act of Altar-building, we shall find these duties to be done by such as would see to this since.
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but knowing that there is but one God, and one Altar or way of worship, they must see whether all that call themselves by the Name of the God of Jacob, do wait on him at that one Altar, or erect any other to any sinful end.
but knowing that there is but one God, and one Altar or Way of worship, they must see whither all that call themselves by the Name of the God of Jacob, do wait on him At that one Altar, or erect any other to any sinful end.
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yet they run not rashly upon a bare report to ruine their brethren, but send chosen men to require and receive an account of the work in hand, by them suspected to be sinful Altar-building: who returning satisfied in themselves, do also satisfie the Congregation;
yet they run not rashly upon a bore report to ruin their brothers, but send chosen men to require and receive an account of the work in hand, by them suspected to be sinful Altar-building: who returning satisfied in themselves, do also satisfy the Congregation;
What evil is it that you do? did not your fathers thus? did not God bring all this evil for this sin? will ye yet bring the wrath of God on us? So the sincere worshippers of God in the text, contending against the suspitious act aggravate it very much, calling it a trespasse committed, a turning away from the Lord, rebellion against God and their brethren considering it to be a provocation of divine wrath, parallelling it with Achans sinne; and making it the more grievous,
What evil is it that you do? did not your Father's thus? did not God bring all this evil for this since? will you yet bring the wrath of God on us? So the sincere worshippers of God in the text, contending against the suspicious act aggravate it very much, calling it a trespass committed, a turning away from the Lord, rebellion against God and their brothers considering it to be a provocation of divine wrath, paralleling it with Achans sin; and making it the more grievous,
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but aggravate the sinful nature thereof; for aggravations extract sorrow and emulate zeal. Thirdly, seasonably caution, and seriously counsel the desistance of so sinful a designe;
but aggravate the sinful nature thereof; for aggravations extract sorrow and emulate zeal. Thirdly, seasonably caution, and seriously counsel the desistance of so sinful a Design;
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Sincere worshippers must in contending for Gods Altar, be actuated by Gods counsel, to give first and second admonition before the rejection of an heretick, and imitate the pattern of Gods patience, in warning and wooing before they war:
Sincere worshippers must in contending for God's Altar, be actuated by God's counsel, to give First and second admonition before the rejection of an heretic, and imitate the pattern of God's patience, in warning and wooing before they war:
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check their courage, and command a stay to their proceedings, till they counsel their brethrens ceasing from so sinful a designe by the embassie of Phinebas, and his associates.
check their courage, and command a stay to their proceedings, till they counsel their Brothers' ceasing from so sinful a Design by the embassy of Phinebas, and his associates.
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Fourthly, speedily accommodate our brethren with a removal of what ariseth from our selves as an accidental temptation to the sinne, and may safely be removed:
Fourthly, speedily accommodate our brothers with a removal of what arises from our selves as an accidental temptation to the sin, and may safely be removed:
when self-denial sets Gods Altar above all our own enjoyments, and commands a condescension of the lowest and hardest suffering tearms that may anticipate positive and direct sinne:
when self-denial sets God's Altar above all our own enjoyments, and commands a condescension of the lowest and Hardest suffering terms that may anticipate positive and Direct sin:
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if not exact maintenance) and like unto the tenne Tribes in the Text, who will rather though to the diminution of their already divided inheritances, admit another division,
if not exact maintenance) and like unto the tenne Tribes in the Text, who will rather though to the diminution of their already divided inheritances, admit Another division,
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Groundlesse scrupulosity sometimes doth (as in the case in the Text it was conjectured to have done) engage men to schisme and separation from the sincere worship of God;
Groundless scrupulosity sometime does (as in the case in the Text it was conjectured to have done) engage men to Schism and separation from the sincere worship of God;
The fifth and last duty, inferred from this very story, to be done by sincere worshippers of God in their contending for the Altars of God, is zealously to resist the sinne of Altar-building:
The fifth and last duty, inferred from this very story, to be done by sincere worshippers of God in their contending for the Altars of God, is zealously to resist the sin of Altar-building:
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every one being bound in his proper place, and according to his capacity, to approve themselves true attendants on Gods Altar and Sanctuary, by withstanding sinne in the genus of it,
every one being bound in his proper place, and according to his capacity, to approve themselves true attendants on God's Altar and Sanctuary, by withstanding sin in the genus of it,
how much more cleare is it that all defection, or backsliding from the worship and Altar of God by such as were joyned under the visible administration of his Covenant, was with a Spirit of zeal and a strong hand to be restrained? Is not this in this very story,
how much more clear is it that all defection, or backsliding from the worship and Altar of God by such as were joined under the visible administration of his Covenant, was with a Spirit of zeal and a strong hand to be restrained? Is not this in this very story,
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and purpose in heart to impede the suspected sinne, and so to keep in due order of attendance on Gods Altar? Is it not to this end that God hath invested his Church with authority,
and purpose in heart to impede the suspected sin, and so to keep in due order of attendance on God's Altar? Is it not to this end that God hath invested his Church with Authority,
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and censures, and requires the due execution thereof, that by fear men may be forced from sinne? Is not the cutting off the troublers of Gods Church, rejection of hereticks, casting off and delivering up to Satan for the buffetting of the flesh, the very act of this resistance? Was it not the discharge of this duty that emulated the Apostles in their dayes, and succeeding faithful Ministers of the Gospel, by the Authority of Christ to withstand the false Apostles, and seducing teachers of their times,
and censures, and requires the due execution thereof, that by Fear men may be forced from sin? Is not the cutting off the troublers of God's Church, rejection of Heretics, casting off and delivering up to Satan for the Buffeting of the Flesh, the very act of this resistance? Was it not the discharge of this duty that emulated the Apostles in their days, and succeeding faithful Ministers of the Gospel, by the authority of christ to withstand the false Apostles, and seducing Teachers of their times,
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even by such as deny the same to be a duty in the Magistrate, which at this time is not my part or purpose to disp•re, having been done by more able men, and that very fully;
even by such as deny the same to be a duty in the Magistrate, which At this time is not my part or purpose to disp•re, having been done by more able men, and that very Fully;
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that onely which I would dictate is, that in general every professed sincere worshipper of God, is to approve himself such, not onely by cautionating against,
that only which I would dictate is, that in general every professed sincere worshipper of God, is to approve himself such, not only by cautionating against,
Ministers of the Church by reproving, condemning and censuring, nay if thereunto called, defending the place of Gods worship against their entrance into the same, to correct their sin,
Ministers of the Church by reproving, condemning and censuring, nay if thereunto called, defending the place of God's worship against their Entrance into the same, to correct their since,
but even banishments and saddest sufferings, as did Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in withstanding the Arrians: and when I consider Christian Magistrates waiting on the Altar of God by the fulnesse of their power,
but even banishments and Saddest sufferings, as did Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria in withstanding the Arians: and when I Consider Christian Magistrates waiting on the Altar of God by the fullness of their power,
I cannot see (whatever others say to the contrary) how to exempt them from the approving themselves sincere worshippers at Gods Altar, by the faithful and zealous discharge of this duty.
I cannot see (whatever Others say to the contrary) how to exempt them from the approving themselves sincere worshippers At God's Altar, by the faithful and zealous discharge of this duty.
Thus then I have done with the second thing to be illustrated, and have shewed you what duties he on the sincere worshippers of God in seeing to the sin of Altar-building,
Thus then I have done with the second thing to be illustrated, and have showed you what duties he on the sincere worshippers of God in seeing to the since of Altar-building,
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and you see they must, 1. See it. 2. Be sensibly affected with it. 3. Speedily cautionate from it. 4. Seasonably remove accidental occasions as farre as may be. 5. Zealously resist when other means will not availe, that so they may not share in their guilt.
and you see they must, 1. See it. 2. Be sensibly affected with it. 3. Speedily cautionate from it. 4. Seasonably remove accidental occasions as Far as may be. 5. Zealously resist when other means will not avail, that so they may not share in their guilt.
The reasons, why the building of Altars besides the Altar of God is to be so seasonably seene unto by the sincere worshippers of God, I shall briefly comprehend under one general head, and that is this:
The Reasons, why the building of Altars beside the Altar of God is to be so seasonably seen unto by the sincere worshippers of God, I shall briefly comprehend under one general head, and that is this:
and exceeding sinneful, more eminently and immediately dishonouring God, provoking fury, scandalizing religion, and sadly dividing the Churches of God? of which nature, to the emulating of zeal,
and exceeding sinful, more eminently and immediately Dishonoring God, provoking fury, scandalizing Religion, and sadly dividing the Churches of God? of which nature, to the emulating of zeal,
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F rst, Altar-building besides the Altar of God, will appeare a sin exceeding sinful, if we consider the sinneful grounds from whence it springs and ariseth;
F rst, Altar-building beside the Altar of God, will appear a since exceeding sinful, if we Consider the sinful grounds from whence it springs and arises;
First, shameful novelty; that frame of spirit which for its vilenesse is noted to be the effect of idlenesse and want of serious imployment which might six the soul;
First, shameful novelty; that frame of Spirit which for its vileness is noted to be the Effect of idleness and want of serious employment which might six the soul;
whereby men become Athenians to give up themselves to things as they are new, rather then as they are good, and enquire after Pauls Doctrine as new, and so suitable to their curiosities rather then as true and saving to their souls;
whereby men become Athenians to give up themselves to things as they Are new, rather then as they Are good, and inquire After Paul's Doctrine as new, and so suitable to their curiosities rather then as true and Saving to their Souls;
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the which although noted as an occasion of Pauls preaching, yet is taxed as an evidence of their vanity who minded nothing else but novelties, which might be vanities according to the Greek proverb NONLATINALPHABET, Novelties commonly are vanities.
the which although noted as an occasion of Paul's preaching, yet is taxed as an evidence of their vanity who minded nothing Else but novelties, which might be vanities according to the Greek proverb, Novelties commonly Are vanities.
this novelty is the mother of sedition in States and Republicks, which a wise Lycurgus will labour to anticipate by his perpetual absence from his Lacedemonian subjects engaged to constancy of obedience till his return:
this novelty is the mother of sedition in States and Republics, which a wise Lycurgus will labour to anticipate by his perpetual absence from his Lacedaemonian subject's engaged to constancy of Obedience till his return:
and chiefest polliticians, by assenting to Plato his directions, and seeing that ne quid in rebus ad religionem attinentibus innovetur, that novelties in religion be not admitted.
and chiefest politicians, by assenting to Plato his directions, and seeing that ne quid in rebus ad religionem attinentibus innovetur, that novelties in Religion be not admitted.
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In a word, such is the vilenesse of this novellous temper, that Satan cannot endure his wayes and doctrines to be charged with novelty, which he therfore cloaks with the plea,
In a word, such is the vileness of this novellous temper, that Satan cannot endure his ways and doctrines to be charged with novelty, which he Therefore cloaks with the plea,
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whilest their common captious calumniating question against the true Churches doctrine and worship of God is, Where was Protestant religion before Luthers time? this sinful frame of spirit, this shameful inconstancy of the soule in its object and wearinesse of any thing,
whilst their Common captious calumniating question against the true Churches Doctrine and worship of God is, Where was Protestant Religion before Luthers time? this sinful frame of Spirit, this shameful inconstancy of the soul in its Object and weariness of any thing,
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though in it self never so good, when a little old is clearly in Scripture dictated to be the cause or reason of building Altars against the Altars of God.
though in it self never so good, when a little old is clearly in Scripture dictated to be the cause or reason of building Altars against the Altars of God.
God expressely charged it on the Jews, that being more novellous then other Nations they had changed their glory into that which would not profit, Jer. 2.11.
God expressly charged it on the jews, that being more novellous then other nations they had changed their glory into that which would not profit, Jer. 2.11.
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which in this very regard, to note this very ground of following them, by forsaking God, are called new gods, that came newly up, whom their fathers feared not. As in Deut. 32.17.
which in this very regard, to note this very ground of following them, by forsaking God, Are called new God's, that Come newly up, whom their Father's feared not. As in Deuteronomy 32.17.
Have ye not heard? hath it not beene told you from the beginning? have you not understood from the foundations of the earth, that I as the everlasting Creator of all things, am the sole and onely object of Altar-worship? Isa. 40. from ver. 18. to the end of chap. 41. at large to be seen;
Have you not herd? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have you not understood from the foundations of the earth, that I as the everlasting Creator of all things, am the sole and only Object of Altar-worship? Isaiah 40. from for. 18. to the end of chap. 41. At large to be seen;
the Apostle useth no enigmatical tearmes when he makes this sinful, base disposition, and its effects the argument to excite faithful Ministers of Christ to approve themselves sincere worshippers of God, by zealous and diligent preaching, in season and out of season;
the Apostle uses no enigmatical terms when he makes this sinful, base disposition, and its effects the argument to excite faithful Ministers of christ to approve themselves sincere worshippers of God, by zealous and diligent preaching, in season and out of season;
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for the time will come when men having itching eares, given wholly to novelty, (not to be pleased for their delicacy) will turne from the Altar of God not enduring sound Doctrine, but will set up new Altars according to their own lusts, by the heap of teachers gotten to themselves, 2 Tim. 4.3, 4. So that shameful novelty to be the ground of this grand iniquity we see clearly and positively asserted in Scripture;
for the time will come when men having itching ears, given wholly to novelty, (not to be pleased for their delicacy) will turn from the Altar of God not enduring found Doctrine, but will Set up new Altars according to their own Lustiest, by the heap of Teachers got to themselves, 2 Tim. 4.3, 4. So that shameful novelty to be the ground of this grand iniquity we see clearly and positively asserted in Scripture;
and inconstancy in their own opposed principles, and practices embracing and with zeale advancing for truth to day, that which with no lesse zeale shall be condemned for errour to morrow:
and inconstancy in their own opposed principles, and practices embracing and with zeal advancing for truth to day, that which with no less zeal shall be condemned for error to morrow:
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but thus much may suffice (I hope) to convince, that Altar-buildings many times comes from this very ground shameful, sinful, childish novelty, which as you heard is so vile,
but thus much may suffice (I hope) to convince, that Altar-buildings many times comes from this very ground shameful, sinful, childish novelty, which as you herd is so vile,
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as to make a people to decline their God long, nay, alwayes enjoyed and approved merciful and gracious to them, to imbrace those novellous vanities which are but momentany,
as to make a people to decline their God long, nay, always enjoyed and approved merciful and gracious to them, to embrace those novellous vanities which Are but momentany,
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but I must passe to the consideration of the second ground, or cause of Altar-building, which we shall finde no lesse sinful to the aggravation of this effect.
but I must pass to the consideration of the second ground, or cause of Altar-building, which we shall find no less sinful to the aggravation of this Effect.
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The second ground of Altar-building is swelling pride, that diabolical disposition that put the evil Angels on an opposition of their Creator, from their very beginning to build their own Kingdome:
The second ground of Altar-building is swelling pride, that diabolical disposition that put the evil Angels on an opposition of their Creator, from their very beginning to built their own Kingdom:
which advancing its own inventions will contend with men, nay, as much as may be with their sovereigne Creatour for Mastery, to which nothing but singularity and superiority can give satisfaction.
which advancing its own Inventions will contend with men, nay, as much as may be with their sovereign Creator for Mastery, to which nothing but singularity and superiority can give satisfaction.
and when strengthened thereby, manageth a resistance of his sacred pleasures, and struggles to seat it self in the divine chair, much more easily to prescribe the form and bounds of that obedience which it will yield;
and when strengthened thereby, manageth a resistance of his sacred pleasures, and struggles to seat it self in the divine chair, much more Easily to prescribe the from and bounds of that Obedience which it will yield;
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this was the principle that put forward Corah and his company to gather a Gnedah out of a Gnedah, a Congregation out of a Congregration, and to build an Altar against the Altar of God, by declining,
this was the principle that put forward Corah and his company to gather a Gnedah out of a Gnedah, a Congregation out of a Congregation, and to built an Altar against the Altar of God, by declining,
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nay, diverting the formal administration of divine worship in the hand of Aaron; for we see not that they went about to renounce the material Altar of God:
nay, diverting the formal administration of divine worship in the hand of Aaron; for we see not that they went about to renounce the material Altar of God:
who can observe their stubborn refusal to come, when Moses called, with a proud, though unjust recrimination on Moses, their puffed up spirits expressed in their plea of universal holinesse, with which they being too highly affected durst argue against order and priority,
who can observe their stubborn refusal to come, when Moses called, with a proud, though unjust recrimination on Moses, their puffed up spirits expressed in their plea of universal holiness, with which they being too highly affected durst argue against order and priority,
and not be clearly convinced that pride was the root of all their evil of sinne, which caused their sorrow? Moses charged this sin of Altar-building in the declining of the Altar of the true God,
and not be clearly convinced that pride was the root of all their evil of sin, which caused their sorrow? Moses charged this since of Altar-building in the declining of the Altar of the true God,
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and setting up Altars to their new gods to be the overflowing effect of the Jews swelling pride, when he digitates the time of this abomination to be when Jesuron was waxed fat: and expressely notes to have been the cause thereof, Deut. 32.15, 16, 17. And as this evil disposition drew strength from God increasing mercies in after-ages,
and setting up Altars to their new God's to be the overflowing Effect of the jews swelling pride, when he digitates the time of this abomination to be when Jeshurun was waxed fat: and expressly notes to have been the cause thereof, Deuteronomy 32.15, 16, 17. And as this evil disposition drew strength from God increasing Mercies in Afterages,
so also did increase this sinne of Altar-building causing the sad complaints of the Prophets in Hos. 10.1. according to the multitude of fruit they have increased their Altars.
so also did increase this sin of Altar-building causing the sad complaints of the prophets in Hos. 10.1. according to the multitude of fruit they have increased their Altars.
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Throughout the Old Testament, whensoever God by his servants reproves this sin, he aggravates the same by the expr•ssions of their pride, as in Is. •5.
Throughout the Old Testament, whensoever God by his Servants reproves this since, he aggravates the same by the expr•ssions of their pride, as in Is. •5.
the Apostle Paul, describing such as labour to draw aside silly women, and to set up their own Altar, saith of them among other properties that apt them for this work, that they are proud, heady, high-minded, in 2 Tim. 3.2, 4. and in his first Epistle, the sixth chapter, the third and fourth verses, notes, that such as teach oth•rwise,
the Apostle Paul, describing such as labour to draw aside silly women, and to Set up their own Altar, Says of them among other properties that apt them for this work, that they Are proud, heady, High-minded, in 2 Tim. 3.2, 4. and in his First Epistle, the sixth chapter, the third and fourth Verses, notes, that such as teach oth•rwise,
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and consent not to wholesome doctrine, are puft up, knowing nothing, and that he may clearly, evidence that this proud propertie produceth a declining of the Altar of God,
and consent not to wholesome Doctrine, Are puffed up, knowing nothing, and that he may clearly, evidence that this proud property Produceth a declining of the Altar of God,
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and building others, he labours to anticipate this sad effect by a necessary caution concerning the cause, in such as take the charge of the Churches of God, 1 Tim. 3.6.
and building Others, he labours to anticipate this sad Effect by a necessary caution Concerning the cause, in such as take the charge of the Churches of God, 1 Tim. 3.6.
and analogically asserts their way to be the gain-saying of Corah. But to close up what might be more largely spoken to evidence this gracelesse propertie, to be the ground of this grand iniquity, that might appear grievous in the eyes of the sincerely gracious;
and analogically asserts their Way to be the gainsaying of Corah. But to close up what might be more largely spoken to evidence this graceless property, to be the ground of this grand iniquity, that might appear grievous in the eyes of the sincerely gracious;
though by some men and at some times this sin was acted, yet Solomons peace, plenty and glory, was attended with the eminencie of encreasing various and glorious Altars, to Ashteroth and Milcom,
though by Some men and At Some times this since was acted, yet Solomons peace, plenty and glory, was attended with the eminency of increasing various and glorious Altars, to Ashtaroth and Milcom,
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And in the Christian Church, who knowes not that the ten pressing persecutions did generally by the humility of the Churches, conserve purity of Word and Ordinances, notwithstanding the sometime endeavours of particular hereticks, to subvert the same until the Churches peace and prosperity, conferred by Constantine the Christian Emperour, gave occasion for the proud man of sin to appeare,
And in the Christian Church, who knows not that the ten pressing persecutions did generally by the humility of the Churches, conserve purity of Word and Ordinances, notwithstanding the sometime endeavours of particular Heretics, to subvert the same until the Churches peace and Prosperity, conferred by Constantine the Christian Emperor, gave occasion for the proud man of since to appear,
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and advance his abominations, increasing his Altars, to the very casting down of the Altar of God, in the greatest part of the Christian world, giving the Church, on sad experience to complain the truth of that saying, reported to be heard from heaven;
and advance his abominations, increasing his Altars, to the very casting down of the Altar of God, in the greatest part of the Christian world, giving the Church, on sad experience to complain the truth of that saying, reported to be herd from heaven;
and by building many Altars in different places to attempt the cursing of Israel, contrary to Gods declared pleasure, as in Numb. 22.23. chap. is to be seen;
and by building many Altars in different places to attempt the cursing of Israel, contrary to God's declared pleasure, as in Numb. 22.23. chap. is to be seen;
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in which regard seducing Apostates, under the Gospel Altar-builders, acted by this principle of self-advantage and advancement, are said to follow the way of Balaam, who loved the wages of unrighteousnesse, 2 Pet. 2.15. and to be cast away by the deceit of Balaams wages, Jude 11. so also we shall finde this principle provoking this sin of Altar-building in Jeroboam, when he rebelled against the house of David, and made Israel to sin in the same way with himself:
in which regard seducing Apostates, under the Gospel Altar-builders, acted by this principle of Self-advantage and advancement, Are said to follow the Way of balaam, who loved the wages of unrighteousness, 2 Pet. 2.15. and to be cast away by the deceit of Balaams wages, U^de 11. so also we shall find this principle provoking this since of Altar-building in Jeroboam, when he rebelled against the house of David, and made Israel to sin in the same Way with himself:
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if we do but observe the Holy Ghost expressely noting his erection of a usurped Ministery, to this very end, that he might stablish his usurped Magistracie,
if we do but observe the Holy Ghost expressly noting his erection of a usurped Ministry, to this very end, that he might establish his usurped Magistracy,
whereupon the King took counsel, &c. 1 Kings 12.26, 27, 28. et ad finem capitis: for usurpers know, that the sincere Worship of God teacheth due subjection to their lawful Soveraignes:
whereupon the King took counsel, etc. 1 Kings 12.26, 27, 28. et ad finem capitis: for usurpers know, that the sincere Worship of God Teaches due subjection to their lawful Sovereigns:
This cursed principle of self-advancement was it, which did actuate the spirit of Jehu, with readinesse and resolution to do the work of the Lord, to the demolishing of the house,
This cursed principle of self-advancement was it, which did actuate the Spirit of Jehu, with readiness and resolution to do the work of the Lord, to the demolishing of the house,
and destruction of the Priests of Baal, so as to call Jonadab to see his zeal for the Lord of Htstes, so long as this work of the Lord was concurrent with,
and destruction of the Priests of Baal, so as to call Jonadab to see his zeal for the Lord of Htstes, so long as this work of the Lord was concurrent with,
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but when these two may be divided and distinct, his zeal abates, and himself can follow the way of Jeroboam, to own the Altars at Dan and Bethel, 2 Kings 10. As under the Law we finde expressely the sin of Altar-building, to be the sad fruit of self-advancement:
but when these two may be divided and distinct, his zeal abates, and himself can follow the Way of Jeroboam, to own the Altars At Dan and Bethel, 2 Kings 10. As under the Law we find expressly the since of Altar-building, to be the sad fruit of self-advancement:
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so we shall see clearly, that from the same root doth it also spring, under the Gospel, all declinings of the Altar of Gods true worship, wayes and doctrine,
so we shall see clearly, that from the same root does it also spring, under the Gospel, all declinings of the Altar of God's true worship, ways and Doctrine,
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if we do but seriously observe the Apostles characterizing deceivers, seducing Apostate Altar-builders, to be lovers of themselves, proud, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God, 2 Tim. 3.2, 4. such as count gaine godlinesse , 1 Tim. 6.5. such as have hearts exercised (with might and strength, as the Orig.) with covetousnesse, 2 Pet. 2.14. Such as followed the way of Balaam, and were cast away with the wages of unrighteousnesse, (as I noted before) nay the Apostle Peter affirmes, that through covetousnesse they make merchandise of soules, 2 Pet. 23. And St. John in his third Epistle, the ninth vetse, notes Diotrephes corrupt practice to spring from this, that he loved to have the preheminence.
if we do but seriously observe the Apostles characterizing deceivers, seducing Apostate Altar-builders, to be lovers of themselves, proud, High-minded, lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God, 2 Tim. 3.2, 4. such as count gain godliness, 1 Tim. 6.5. such as have hearts exercised (with might and strength, as the Origin) with covetousness, 2 Pet. 2.14. Such as followed the Way of balaam, and were cast away with the wages of unrighteousness, (as I noted before) nay the Apostle Peter affirms, that through covetousness they make merchandise of Souls, 2 Pet. 23. And Saint John in his third Epistle, the ninth vetse, notes Diotrephes corrupt practice to spring from this, that he loved to have the pre-eminence.
who shall observe the devil exciting his Turkish instruments, to crown apostacy from the Christian Religion, with the honourable order of Mamelukes, and Janizaries,
who shall observe the Devil exciting his Turkish Instruments, to crown apostasy from the Christian Religion, with the honourable order of Mamelukes, and Janizaries,
but must needs conclude advancement to be the proper way to seduce a selfish spirit from the Altar of God? This was the very ground which led Mahomet the first Turkish Emperour, to faile the hopes of his mother,
but must needs conclude advancement to be the proper Way to seduce a selfish Spirit from the Altar of God? This was the very ground which led Mahomet the First Turkish Emperor, to fail the hope's of his mother,
self-establishment in his treacherously obtained Empire, was the principle that engaged Michael Paleologus, to subject the Christian liberty the Greek Churches did enjoy,
self-establishment in his treacherously obtained Empire, was the principle that engaged Michael Palaeologus, to Subject the Christian liberty the Greek Churches did enjoy,
nay, we might shew that the desire of being reputed a Saint and shame of being shut out of communion with the Church, was that which gave occasion to Marcion, his heretical Altar-building:
nay, we might show that the desire of being reputed a Saint and shame of being shut out of communion with the Church, was that which gave occasion to Marcion, his heretical Altar-building:
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What shall we say of Cerinthus, Samosatenus, Manes, Arrianus, &c. those great Altar-builders against Gods Altar, is it not easie to see self-advancement to have been the bellowes which did blow their false fire:
What shall we say of Cerinthus, Samosatene, Manes, Arianus, etc. those great Altar-builders against God's Altar, is it not easy to see self-advancement to have been the bellows which did blow their false fire:
nay, will not our own experience, of the pride and self-advancement of the Authors or Indulgers of innovated principles and practices, clearly evidence this sin of Altar-building to be the fruit of that bitter root,
nay, will not our own experience, of the pride and self-advancement of the Authors or Indulgers of innovated principles and practices, clearly evidence this since of Altar-building to be the fruit of that bitter root,
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and in this sinful work, the Actors contract upon themselves the guilt of a threefold sinful acting: 1. A receding from God. 2. A rendering our wills the rule of divine Worship.
and in this sinful work, the Actors contract upon themselves the guilt of a threefold sinful acting: 1. A receding from God. 2. A rendering our wills the Rule of divine Worship.
and departing from God, not only when we directly and immediately change the object, and set up Altars unto strange gods, stocks and stones, idols which are no gods, which must needs be granted to be the effect of a receding from the Lord:
and departing from God, not only when we directly and immediately change the Object, and Set up Altars unto strange God's, stocks and stones, Idols which Are no God's, which must needs be granted to be the Effect of a receding from the Lord:
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nay, usually the departing from God in declining his Altar and Worship goes before, and is the way to embracing strange gods, or entertaining meer Atheisme;
nay, usually the departing from God in declining his Altar and Worship Goes before, and is the Way to embracing strange God's, or entertaining mere Atheism;
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this the Church, wanting the Ordinances, Altar, and true Worship of the true God was afraid of, (as some note in the dayes of Jeroboam ) when she prayes and cries earnestly, to know where the flocks of God did rest, urging the argument of her present danger;
this the Church, wanting the Ordinances, Altar, and true Worship of the true God was afraid of, (as Some note in the days of Jeroboam) when she prays and cries earnestly, to know where the flocks of God did rest, urging the argument of her present danger;
Why should I turne aside by the flocks of thy companions? (so calling themselves,) Cant. 1.7. and the ten tribes of Israel by Jeroboam, were drawn from God before they worshipped at Dan and Bethel; for the receding from the cause must needs be a refusing of the effect;
Why should I turn aside by the flocks of thy Sodales? (so calling themselves,) Cant 1.7. and the ten tribes of Israel by Jeroboam, were drawn from God before they worshipped At Dan and Bethel; for the receding from the cause must needs be a refusing of the Effect;
so that if any do objectively depart from God, by changing their God, they will be justly charged, not only to depart from God, but also to worship idols, to change their god•, to forsake the fountain of living waters,
so that if any do objectively depart from God, by changing their God, they will be justly charged, not only to depart from God, but also to worship Idols, to change their god•, to forsake the fountain of living waters,
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thus God by the Prophet Isaiah, in chap. 65.11. chargeth the people with a forsaking him, in that they forget his holy mountaine: and by the Prophet Malachi, chap. 2.8. he upbraids the Priests with a departing out of his way, for corrupting of his Covenant and doctrine:
thus God by the Prophet Isaiah, in chap. 65.11. charges the people with a forsaking him, in that they forget his holy mountain: and by the Prophet Malachi, chap. 2.8. he upbraids the Priests with a departing out of his Way, for corrupting of his Covenant and Doctrine:
and the Authour to the Hebrewes exhorts to a constant adherence to the administrations of Gods Worship, according to the Gospel-forme, denominating the declining of it, a departing from the living God, Heb. 3 13. In Altar-building,
and the Author to the Hebrews exhorts to a constant adherence to the administrations of God's Worship, according to the Gospel-forme, denominating the declining of it, a departing from the living God, Hebrew 3 13. In Altar-building,
and so the first act in this grievous sin is in Scripture-phrase in the Old and New Testament, denominated a forsaking of God in •he complaints of the sincere, as, 1 Kings 19.10. the chsrges of the sinne by the Prophets, 2 Chron. 12.5, 24.20.24. Isa. 1.4. and by the confessions of the penitent, Iudg. 10.10.
and so the First act in this grievous since is in Scripture phrase in the Old and New Testament, denominated a forsaking of God in •he complaints of the sincere, as, 1 Kings 19.10. the chsrges of the sin by the prophets, 2 Chronicles 12.5, 24.20.24. Isaiah 1.4. and by the confessions of the penitent, Judges 10.10.
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Ezr 9 10. when Reheboam ready to joyn battel with Ieroboam declares the grounds of his confidence, amongst others this is not the least, that they by changing the matter of divine Worship, or the Priestly forme of administration, ordained of God,
Ezra 9 10. when Rehoboam ready to join battle with Jeroboam declares the grounds of his confidence, among Others this is not the least, that they by changing the matter of divine Worship, or the Priestly Form of administration, ordained of God,
and in the very story to which our text refers, we finde the suspected Altar-building branded with this epithete, a turning aside from following the Lord, Josh. 22.16, 18, 23. And under the Gospel such as turn from the truth to innovations, are said to depart from the faith, 1 Tim. 4.1. to forsake the way of truth, 2 Pet. 2.15. and to depart from the living God, Heb. 3.12.
and in the very story to which our text refers, we find the suspected Altar-building branded with this epithet, a turning aside from following the Lord, Josh. 22.16, 18, 23. And under the Gospel such as turn from the truth to innovations, Are said to depart from the faith, 1 Tim. 4.1. to forsake the Way of truth, 2 Pet. 2.15. and to depart from the living God, Hebrew 3.12.
and wives their husbands? how much more vile must that sin be, whereby creatures forsake their Creator, the redeemed depart from their Redeemer? they that are naturally bent to pursue solid satisfying comforts, forsake the fountain of living waters: nay;
and wives their Husbands? how much more vile must that since be, whereby creatures forsake their Creator, the redeemed depart from their Redeemer? they that Are naturally bent to pursue solid satisfying comforts, forsake the fountain of living waters: nay;
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The second act in Altar-building is, the rendring our own wills the rule of the Lords Worship, and against the expresse prohibition a doing that which is right in our own eyes,
The second act in Altar-building is, the rendering our own wills the Rule of the lords Worship, and against the express prohibition a doing that which is right in our own eyes,
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which is in its nature so vile and shameful, that it may make every soul that seriously considereth it, to blush and tremble to think that fraile man should once presume to prescribe obedience to be yielded to a great God:
which is in its nature so vile and shameful, that it may make every soul that seriously Considereth it, to blush and tremble to think that frail man should once presume to prescribe Obedience to be yielded to a great God:
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whilst nature it self teacheth, that all superiour objects of service and obedience must dictate the Laws, and prescribe the forme in which they will acquiesce and receive content.
while nature it self Teaches, that all superior objects of service and Obedience must dictate the Laws, and prescribe the Form in which they will acquiesce and receive content.
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Is it not below supream authority, to see the Lawes despised, and obedience yielded according to the subjects fancie? What father could brook his sons obedience according to his own will? what General would relish his armies subjection after its own conceit? Obedience after the will of the subject is the subversion of authority and supremacy,
Is it not below supreme Authority, to see the Laws despised, and Obedience yielded according to the subject's fancy? What father could brook his Sons Obedience according to his own will? what General would relish his armies subjection After its own conceit? obedience After the will of the Subject is the subversion of Authority and supremacy,
How much lesse shal the God of Heaven endure to be disrobed of his Soveraignty, in being denied the Prerogative of prescribing his worship, service and obedience? This God would not admit in the evil Angels,
How much less shall the God of Heaven endure to be disrobed of his Sovereignty, in being denied the Prerogative of prescribing his worship, service and Obedience? This God would not admit in the evil Angels,
when he was in a capacity of yielding perfect and pleasing obedience, but would proclaim his Soveraignty by the prescription of some special act of obedience,
when he was in a capacity of yielding perfect and pleasing Obedience, but would proclaim his Sovereignty by the prescription of Some special act of Obedience,
as the approvement of his due subjection, how much lesse shall the sons of men think to satisfie his Will, by following their own inventions since their fall, with the attempt of which, to everlasting reproach humane nature stands stigmatized,
as the approvement of his due subjection, how much less shall the Sons of men think to satisfy his Will, by following their own Inventions since their fallen, with the attempt of which, to everlasting reproach humane nature Stands stigmatized,
as the thing which cast the same out of happinesse? We shall finde God so exact in his service, that he constituting Israel his chosen people to beare his Name amongst other Nations, leaves them not to worship him according to their own will,
as the thing which cast the same out of happiness? We shall find God so exact in his service, that he constituting Israel his chosen people to bear his Name among other nations, leaves them not to worship him according to their own will,
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nay, so exact is he in his worship and service, the very instruments and forme of the administration, that he gives Moses a patterne of the Tabernacle,
nay, so exact is he in his worship and service, the very Instruments and Form of the administration, that he gives Moses a pattern of the Tabernacle,
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and all other things, requiring and straitly charging every thing to be done according to the paterne shewed in the Mount, Exod. 25.9, 40. Heb. 8.5. the due observance of which, approved Moses faithful in Gods house.
and all other things, requiring and straitly charging every thing to be done according to the pattern showed in the Mount, Exod 25.9, 40. Hebrew 8.5. the due observance of which, approved Moses faithful in God's house.
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when he not only leaves his charge on Solomon his son to do this work, (intended by himself) but also to do it according to the patern he delivered him:
when he not only leaves his charge on Solomon his son to do this work, (intended by himself) but also to do it according to the pattern he Delivered him:
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and the very instruments and forme thereof, yet such is the vilenesse of corrupt nature, that though God complain of the sin in the Jewes, that their feare of him was taught by the precepts of men, Is. 29.13. and Christ chargeth and aggravateth their sin by the same, asserting, that in vain men worship him, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men, Mat. 15.9. that the sons of men are apt to measure the worship they will yield to God by the rule of their own will:
and the very Instruments and Form thereof, yet such is the vileness of corrupt nature, that though God complain of the since in the Jews, that their Fear of him was taught by the Precepts of men, Is. 29.13. and christ charges and Aggravateth their since by the same, asserting, that in vain men worship him, teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men, Mathew 15.9. that the Sons of men Are apt to measure the worship they will yield to God by the Rule of their own will:
in which regard sinful Altar-builders are (in Scripture-phrase) commonly said to forsake the Covenant, Deut. 29.25. 1 Kings 19.10. and Commandments of God, Ezra 9.10. and Law of the Lord, Jer. 9.13. the right way, 2 Pet. 2.15. and to follow their own inventions, after which, to the provocation of divine justice, they go a whoring, as, Psal. 106.29, 39. of which God will take vengeance, Psal. 9•. 8.
in which regard sinful Altar-builders Are (in Scripture phrase) commonly said to forsake the Covenant, Deuteronomy 29.25. 1 Kings 19.10. and commandments of God, Ezra 9.10. and Law of the Lord, Jer. 9.13. the right Way, 2 Pet. 2.15. and to follow their own Inventions, After which, to the provocation of divine Justice, they go a whoring, as, Psalm 106.29, 39. of which God will take vengeance, Psalm 9•. 8.
so that thus we see men, whose spirits are subjects to motion à quo ad quem, being in the first act loosed from the Altar and Worship of God in the sin of Altar-building, not capable of living without some religion or other;
so that thus we see men, whose spirits Are subject's to motion à quo ad Whom, being in the First act loosed from the Altar and Worship of God in the since of Altar-building, not capable of living without Some Religion or other;
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and he sought out many inventions, Eccl. 7.29, Thus then I have done with the second act of Altar-builders, the rendering their own wills the rule of their obedience,
and he sought out many Inventions, Ecclesiastes 7.29, Thus then I have done with the second act of Altar-builders, the rendering their own wills the Rule of their Obedience,
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I have cleared the premises, which must needs enforce this Conclusion, for these two are the integral and essential parts of rebellion, according to which it is denominated:
I have cleared the premises, which must needs enforce this Conclusion, for these two Are the integral and essential parts of rebellion, according to which it is denominated:
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for when men go from the Covenant and Commandments of God, what do they otherwise then stand opposite to him, with a stubborne will, uttering the rebellious language of the rebellious Gentiles, in Psal. 2.3. Let us break his bands in sunder, and cast his cords from off us? and those rebellious Citizens spoken of in the Parable, in Luke 19.14. whose message was, We will not have this man to reign over us:
for when men go from the Covenant and commandments of God, what do they otherwise then stand opposite to him, with a stubborn will, uttering the rebellious language of the rebellious Gentiles, in Psalm 2.3. Let us break his bans in sunder, and cast his cords from off us? and those rebellious Citizens spoken of in the Parable, in Lycia 19.14. whose message was, We will not have this man to Reign over us:
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and hence the words, which in the Greek and Hebrew are commonly used to signifie rebellion, are also used to signifie defection, delinquencie, and Apostasy or turning aside from God;
and hence the words, which in the Greek and Hebrew Are commonly used to signify rebellion, Are also used to signify defection, delinquency, and Apostasy or turning aside from God;
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as Corah and his company, Numb. 16, 17. ch. and Jeroboam, nay all the Altar-building Princes of Judah and Israel are said to rebel against the Lord, when they follow after idols in the acting of this sin;
as Corah and his company, Numb. 16, 17. changed. and Jeroboam, nay all the Altar-building Princes of Judah and Israel Are said to rebel against the Lord, when they follow After Idols in the acting of this since;
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saying, Rebel not against the Lord, and rebel not against us? only this you may take notice of in the text, that the terme Rebel not against the Lord, comes from the same root in the Hchrew, from which is derived Nimrod, the name of that great Hunter before (or as Augustine, Hierom, and others of the Ancients against) the Lord,
saying, Rebel not against the Lord, and rebel not against us? only this you may take notice of in the text, that the term Rebel not against the Lord, comes from the same root in the Hchrew, from which is derived Nimrod, the name of that great Hunter before (or as Augustine, Hieronymus, and Others of the Ancients against) the Lord,
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he is noted to be the head of that rebellious work against God, which we read of in Gen. 11. and that from a very probable conjecture, seeing in Scripture that place of Babel is called his Kingdome, Gen. 10.10.
he is noted to be the head of that rebellious work against God, which we read of in Gen. 11. and that from a very probable conjecture, seeing in Scripture that place of Babel is called his Kingdom, Gen. 10.10.
his rebellious act was this very sin of Altar-building, if (as Hugo notes) he was the first bringer in of idolatry, teaching men to worship the fire,
his rebellious act was this very since of Altar-building, if (as Hugo notes) he was the First bringer in of idolatry, teaching men to worship the fire,
and so was the first founder of idolatry, of whose minde is Dr. Willet, conceiving him to be the same whom forreigne story calls Belus, and makes the first founder of their Babylonian Monarchy, of whom the Gentiles in the Easterne parts of the world, called their idols, Belial, Beelzebub, Belphegor.
and so was the First founder of idolatry, of whose mind is Dr. Willet, conceiving him to be the same whom foreign story calls Belus, and makes the First founder of their Babylonian Monarchy, of whom the Gentiles in the Eastern parts of the world, called their Idols, Belial, Beelzebub, Belphagor.
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for what spot of infamie and reproach can be cast on the sons of men more odious and hateful then rebellion? what is so immediately and highly provoking unto Soveraignty as rebellion? for most clement Princes must needs with a severe hand chastise rebellion:
for what spot of infamy and reproach can be cast on the Sons of men more odious and hateful then rebellion? what is so immediately and highly provoking unto Sovereignty as rebellion? for most clement Princes must needs with a severe hand chastise rebellion:
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such is the vile nature of rebellion, that found in children against the Parents, by Gods Ordinance among the Jewes, the subject of it must be stoned with stones, Deut. 21.18, 19, 20. And when Moses would exalt Gods mercies to Israel, he aggravates their unworthinesse by charging them to have been a stiffe-necked and rebellious people, Deut, 9.6, 23, 24. And Samuel charging Saul with this guilt, asserts rebellion to be as the sin of witchcraft for its vile nature.
such is the vile nature of rebellion, that found in children against the Parents, by God's Ordinance among the Jews, the Subject of it must be stoned with stones, Deuteronomy 21.18, 19, 20. And when Moses would exalt God's Mercies to Israel, he aggravates their unworthiness by charging them to have been a Stiffnecked and rebellious people, Deuteronomy, 9.6, 23, 24. And Samuel charging Saul with this guilt, asserts rebellion to be as the since of witchcraft for its vile nature.
And when Jerusalems enemies would make her vile, they wil denominate her a rebellious City, Ezra 4.12, 15. And did ever any yet rebel against the Lord and prosper? let the severe judgements of God upon Judah and Israel for their rebellions witnesse.
And when Jerusalems enemies would make her vile, they will denominate her a rebellious city, Ezra 4.12, 15. And did ever any yet rebel against the Lord and prosper? let the severe Judgments of God upon Judah and Israel for their rebellions witness.
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Whil'st then this sin of Altar-building appears so vile, not only in the ground, but also the acts thereof, let all sincere worshippers at Gods Altar consider,
Whilst then this since of Altar-building appears so vile, not only in the ground, but also the acts thereof, let all sincere worshippers At God's Altar Consider,
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The third thing that may evidence building Altars, beside the Altar of God, to be a sin exceeding sinful, is the sad effects thereof, which we cannot but expect to be exceeding sad and bitter,
The third thing that may evidence building Altars, beside the Altar of God, to be a since exceeding sinful, is the sad effects thereof, which we cannot but expect to be exceeding sad and bitter,
whilest the root and branches thereof are so exceeding vile; for the fruit must needs be suitable to the tree that beares it: and those are these foure.
whilst the root and branches thereof Are so exceeding vile; for the fruit must needs be suitable to the tree that bears it: and those Are these foure.
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in which alone is the true service of God, and the participation of his grace and Covenant, that sad effect of sins Soveraignty among the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 3.4. which is so evil, that the Propagators thereof are to be declined, Rom. 16.17. which violates unity, and deprives the Church of that blessed fruit of the Spirit:
in which alone is the true service of God, and the participation of his grace and Covenant, that sad Effect of Sins Sovereignty among the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 3.4. which is so evil, that the Propagators thereof Are to be declined, Rom. 16.17. which violates unity, and deprives the Church of that blessed fruit of the Spirit:
yet this evil fruit springs from Altar-building as its sad effect, as is evident in the story under consideration, wherein it is clear, that the two Tribes suspected the act in hand to be to this end, to withdraw from any longer communion with their brethten,
yet this evil fruit springs from Altar-building as its sad Effect, as is evident in the story under consideration, wherein it is clear, that the two Tribes suspected the act in hand to be to this end, to withdraw from any longer communion with their brethten,
which they desire to prevent by rather giving them inheritances on the same side of the river with them, then the division of portions should divide their piety and joynt attendance on Gods Altar:
which they desire to prevent by rather giving them inheritances on the same side of the river with them, then the division of portions should divide their piety and joint attendance on God's Altar:
So Corah and his company did rend themselves from the body of the Church, and make a fearful division in refusing to keep communion with the people of God, according to his appointed administration, in Numb. 16. when they were about to erect their Altar against Gods:
So Corah and his company did rend themselves from the body of the Church, and make a fearful division in refusing to keep communion with the people of God, according to his appointed administration, in Numb. 16. when they were about to erect their Altar against God's:
and the stick of Judah shall become one in his hand, in Ezek 37. from 16, to 21. In which is to be noted that the accomplishment thereof, is promised to be accompanied with the abolishment of their Altar-building sin,
and the stick of Judah shall become one in his hand, in Ezekiel 37. from 16, to 21. In which is to be noted that the accomplishment thereof, is promised to be accompanied with the abolishment of their Altar-building since,
which grievous rent from the communion of the Church, a burden not to be borne by the sincere worshippers at Gods Altar, provokes (as I before noted out of Mr. Cotton, ) that pathetical prayer to be directed to the true Church and Altar of Christ, in Cant. 1.7. that they might be delivered from the danger thereof:
which grievous rend from the communion of the Church, a burden not to be born by the sincere worshippers At God's Altar, provokes (as I before noted out of Mr. Cotton,) that pathetical prayer to be directed to the true Church and Altar of christ, in Cant 1.7. that they might be Delivered from the danger thereof:
but also all such as set their heart to seek the Lord, to run the hazard of going to Ierusalem to sacrifice unto the Lord with their brethren, 2 Chron. 11.13, 14, 16. This sad effect doth the Spirit witnesse to follow this sin,
but also all such as Set their heart to seek the Lord, to run the hazard of going to Ierusalem to sacrifice unto the Lord with their brothers, 2 Chronicles 11.13, 14, 16. This sad Effect does the Spirit witness to follow this since,
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nay, flow from it under the Gospel; The Apostle Paul, Acts 20.30. foreseeing the appearance of seducers, Apostate-Altar-builders, that would innovate doctrines and formes of worship, contrary to Christs institution, chargeth the Elders of the Ephesian Church to see to this sin, at least that their members be not seduced;
nay, flow from it under the Gospel; The Apostle Paul, Acts 20.30. Foreseeing the appearance of seducers, Apostate-Altar-builders, that would innovate doctrines and forms of worship, contrary to Christ Institution, charges the Elders of the Ephesian Church to see to this since, At least that their members be not seduced;
and the Apostle Peter, in the second Epistle, the second chapter, the third verse prophesies, false teachers should be in the Christian Churches, which building their owne Altars of damnable doctrines, many should follow their pernicious wayes, speaking evil of the way of truth:
and the Apostle Peter, in the second Epistle, the second chapter, the third verse prophecies, false Teachers should be in the Christian Churches, which building their own Altars of damnable doctrines, many should follow their pernicious ways, speaking evil of the Way of truth:
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for the confusion of Religion must needs be destructive to the concord of the Churches, which God witnessed by constituting one only Altar for all his peoples attendance, with one only forme of administration,
for the confusion of Religion must needs be destructive to the concord of the Churches, which God witnessed by constituting one only Altar for all his peoples attendance, with one only Form of administration,
and this cannot but be seen in the Apostles dayes, by such as shall seriously observe the Apostolical redargution of schismes and seducers, characterizing false apostles, charging the Churches to observe and decline them,
and this cannot but be seen in the Apostles days, by such as shall seriously observe the Apostolical redargution of schisms and seducers, characterizing false Apostles, charging the Churches to observe and decline them,
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which all suggest to us, and clearly imply, that this sin of Altar-building by will-worshippers, was in act to the dividing of the members from the body in their very dayes,
which all suggest to us, and clearly imply, that this since of Altar-building by Will-worshippers, was in act to the dividing of the members from the body in their very days,
and the Altar of Christ, propagated by the many hereticks of the primitive times, as Novatus, whom Dionysius in his Epistle to him chargeth with a renting and dividing from the Church,
and the Altar of christ, propagated by the many Heretics of the primitive times, as Novatian, whom Dionysius in his Epistle to him charges with a renting and dividing from the Church,
So also the Donatists, Manichees, Paulus Samosatenus, of whom the Synod of Antioch sadly complaine, that the Church was so rent, that faith and religion was run, into great spite, hatred,
So also the Donatists, manichees, Paulus Samosatene, of whom the Synod of Antioch sadly complain, that the Church was so rend, that faith and Religion was run, into great spite, hatred,
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but may not the separations from the communion of the Church, and sad schismes amongst our selves, produced by such as are of late risen up to build Altars of innovated doctrines, contrary to the doctrine of Christ, call us back from wandring so far to seek confirmation of this sad effect of so grievous a sinne,
but may not the separations from the communion of the Church, and sad schisms among our selves, produced by such as Are of late risen up to built Altars of innovated doctrines, contrary to the Doctrine of christ, call us back from wandering so Far to seek confirmation of this sad Effect of so grievous a sin,
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because a Church-renting sin? for to how many may we say, as Constantine the Emperour to Aretius the Novatian Bishop, Why sever ye your selves from the communion of the faithful? whose answer may occasion our reply as his:
Because a Church-renting since? for to how many may we say, as Constantine the Emperor to Aretius the Novatian Bishop, Why sever you your selves from the communion of the faithful? whose answer may occasion our reply as his:
The second effect which must needs also shew the building Altars, beside the Altar of God, to be exceeding sinful, is (to speak with due reverence) a running God upon straits, concerning the dispensations of his Providences,
The second Effect which must needs also show the building Altars, beside the Altar of God, to be exceeding sinful, is (to speak with due Reverence) a running God upon straits, Concerning the dispensations of his Providences,
and his mercies desiring repentance and deliverance, pleading for suspence or abatements of the afflictions striving together, make God (as it were) cry out, What shall I do unto thee? how shall I give thee, up Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? Wherein though this Altar-building Israel had deserved to be made as Admah and Zeboim for their sinne,
and his Mercies desiring Repentance and deliverance, pleading for suspense or abatements of the afflictions striving together, make God (as it were) cry out, What shall I do unto thee? how shall I give thee, up Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I Set thee as Zeboim? Wherein though this Altar-building Israel had deserved to be made as Admah and Zeboim for their sin,
yet God doth seemingly dispute with himself, how should he do it to them: in Hos. 11.8. such another strait God seems to be in, when he stands over Jerusalem with his how long? and when shall it once be? as in Jer. 13.27.
yet God does seemingly dispute with himself, how should he do it to them: in Hos. 11.8. such Another strait God seems to be in, when he Stands over Jerusalem with his how long? and when shall it once be? as in Jer. 13.27.
but yet he checks himself, and bids a stay to his justice, with a wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? I would faine have my hand stayed, at last,
but yet he Checks himself, and bids a stay to his Justice, with a wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? I would feign have my hand stayed, At last,
patience will but provoke their prophanenesse, they being so corrupt as to abuse it, Eccles. 8.11. will be as it were driven to sin by it, nay, they will make divine silence an argument of sins allowance;
patience will but provoke their profaneness, they being so corrupt as to abuse it, Eccles. 8.11. will be as it were driven to sin by it, nay, they will make divine silence an argument of Sins allowance;
Nay, though they being dearest Davids, doth not their sin give occasion to mine enemies to blaspheme? should I suffer Jedidiah, my beloved one, to increase his worship at Idol-Altars,
Nay, though they being dearest Davids, does not their since give occasion to mine enemies to Blaspheme? should I suffer Jedidiah, my Beloved one, to increase his worship At Idol-Altars,
shall I be silent and not correct the impieties of my people, which make Heathen Romes Senators when they see my holy Word, to question whether it be my Law:
shall I be silent and not correct the impieties of my people, which make Heathen Romes Senators when they see my holy Word, to question whither it be my Law:
Shall my divine nature be blasphemously denied by an Apostate Julian, or Arius, and I not be avenged? Shall the perfidious and perjurious deeds of my Christian people deny me to be a God,
Shall my divine nature be blasphemously denied by an Apostate Julian, or Arius, and I not be avenged? Shall the perfidious and perjurious Deeds of my Christian people deny me to be a God,
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And shall I not arise to chastise them? will not the honour of my holy Name and nature by severe judgements for their unholinesse on those my people, who will not shew it by their conformity, obeying my Lawes,
And shall I not arise to chastise them? will not the honour of my holy Name and nature by severe Judgments for their unholiness on those my people, who will not show it by their conformity, obeying my Laws,
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Unto which Gods power, glory, and faithfulnesse standing up, do (as it were) answer and plead, True O Lord, most holy, thy pure nature stands justly offended, thy people are by their Altar-building made naked in thy sight;
Unto which God's power, glory, and faithfulness standing up, doe (as it were) answer and plead, True Oh Lord, most holy, thy pure nature Stands justly offended, thy people Are by their Altar-building made naked in thy sighed;
O remember thy promise, Lord, thy promise made to Abraham, to Isaac, and Jacob; and let not the Heathen say thou hast spoken what thou wilt not performe, thou art not as man that thou shouldst lie,
O Remember thy promise, Lord, thy promise made to Abraham, to Isaac, and Jacob; and let not the Heathen say thou hast spoken what thou wilt not perform, thou art not as man that thou Shouldst lie,
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how sad must it be unto an ingenuous child to see fury and mercy, power and pitie, justice and compassion at the same time to shine in the bosome of a tender father? how vile then must this sinne be which runs God on such straits,
how sad must it be unto an ingenuous child to see fury and mercy, power and pity, Justice and compassion At the same time to shine in the bosom of a tender father? how vile then must this sin be which runs God on such straits,
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and set unity at enmity, making the Divine nature, as it were, to warre against it self? And hence it is that the properties of God are many times pleading expostulations with God, modo admonentis de benignitate, by way of humble minding God of his owne nature in the prayers of his owne people, fearing or feeling the fiercenesse of his fury.
and Set unity At enmity, making the Divine nature, as it were, to war against it self? And hence it is that the properties of God Are many times pleading expostulations with God, modo admonentis de benignitate, by Way of humble minding God of his own nature in the Prayers of his own people, fearing or feeling the fierceness of his fury.
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and attribute the peace and plenty Gods patience indulgeth, unto the Queene of Heaven, and their shameful impieties, Jer. 44.17, 18. and therefore God complains, that when his people built Altars unto Baal, they did not know that God gave her corne,
and attribute the peace and plenty God's patience indulgeth, unto the Queen of Heaven, and their shameful impieties, Jer. 44.17, 18. and Therefore God complains, that when his people built Altars unto Baal, they did not know that God gave her corn,
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And God aggravates this sinne ever with the mention of his mercies, whereby he declares how little cause they had so really to vilifie his wayes and worship, by departing from them:
And God aggravates this sin ever with the mention of his Mercies, whereby he declares how little cause they had so really to vilify his ways and worship, by departing from them:
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The Schismes and sad Divisions produced by this sinne, give occasion to such as know not the doctrine of unity, to charge the wayes and worship of God with the natural production thereof, never considering how they are the fruits of sinne, not of Gods sacred Altar.
The Schisms and sad Divisions produced by this sin, give occasion to such as know not the Doctrine of unity, to charge the ways and worship of God with the natural production thereof, never considering how they Are the fruits of sin, not of God's sacred Altar.
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How hath Satan and his wicked instruments taken occasion to reproach vilifie, and blaspheme the wayes and worship of God from the lewdnesse of some that professe it in all ages;
How hath Satan and his wicked Instruments taken occasion to reproach vilify, and Blaspheme the ways and worship of God from the Lewdness of Some that profess it in all ages;
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do not the Papists generally calumniate the Reformation of the Church with the charge of division and novelty, and the like? because some professing to it have divided from the Church, and propagated their Altar-building-principles:
do not the Papists generally calumniate the Reformation of the Church with the charge of division and novelty, and the like? Because Some professing to it have divided from the Church, and propagated their Altar-building-principles:
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and Worship, as Simeon and Levi, their cursed act on the circumcised Schechemites, made good Jacobs savour to stink among the Canaanites and Perizzites:
and Worship, as Simeon and Levi, their cursed act on the circumcised Schechemites, made good Jacobs savour to stink among the Canaanites and Perizzites:
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and point of a diamond, Jer. 17.1, 2. This is the setting of post by his post, and threshold by the Lords threshold, to the defiling of Gods holy Name till the subjects be consumed in his anger, Ezek. 43.8. This is the setting up the Altar of jealousie to the provoking of God to depart from his Sanctuarie, Ezek. 8.6 This is the following new gods to the kindling of a fire in his wrath, which shall burne to hell, Deut. 32.21, 22. In a word, this is the golden Calfe, which turnes patience (to speak with reverence) into such rage, that a Moses prayer can hardly binde from destroying, Exod. 32.8, 9, 10. and the rebellion so highly provoking that a God most gracious, in all affliction afflicted, in pitie and love saving and redeeming, being by it vexed in spirit, becomes an enemie, Isa. 63.9.
and point of a diamond, Jer. 17.1, 2. This is the setting of post by his post, and threshold by the lords threshold, to the defiling of God's holy Name till the subject's be consumed in his anger, Ezekiel 43.8. This is the setting up the Altar of jealousy to the provoking of God to depart from his Sanctuary, Ezekiel 8.6 This is the following new God's to the kindling of a fire in his wrath, which shall burn to hell, Deuteronomy 32.21, 22. In a word, this is the golden Calf, which turns patience (to speak with Reverence) into such rage, that a Moses prayer can hardly bind from destroying, Exod 32.8, 9, 10. and the rebellion so highly provoking that a God most gracious, in all affliction afflicted, in pity and love Saving and redeeming, being by it vexed in Spirit, becomes an enemy, Isaiah 63.9.
How did Corah and his company by their but formal Altar-building, schismatical withdrawing from the administrations of divine worship, provoke the Lords wrath to the causing of the earth to open her mouth and swallow them up alive? How did Solomons Altars stir up divine displeasure, to the rending away ten Trib•• from his Kingdome, not to this day restored? What sad monuments of divine justice and fury hath it made Jerusalem and Samaria: it were easie to evidence the increasing property of this sin;
How did Corah and his company by their but formal Altar-building, Schismatical withdrawing from the administrations of divine worship, provoke the lords wrath to the causing of the earth to open her Mouth and swallow them up alive? How did Solomons Altars stir up divine displeasure, to the rending away ten Trib•• from his Kingdom, not to this day restored? What sad monuments of divine Justice and fury hath it made Jerusalem and Samaria: it were easy to evidence the increasing property of this since;
but this may suffice to such as do but consider the fiercenesse of the Lords fury, which will make the mountaines to melt, and hills to shake, and Kings of the earth to tremble;
but this may suffice to such as do but Consider the fierceness of the lords fury, which will make the Mountains to melt, and hills to shake, and Kings of the earth to tremble;
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I have now done with the third thing in the discovery of the sinfulnesse of building Altars beside the Altar of God, (viz.) the vile effects which spring from it:
I have now done with the third thing in the discovery of the sinfulness of building Altars beside the Altar of God, (viz.) the vile effects which spring from it:
this sin God himself aggravates with this very property, in Jer. 2.11. expostulating with them, Hath any Nation changed their gods, though they be no gods? and yet my people have changed their glory for that which will not profit:
this since God himself aggravates with this very property, in Jer. 2.11. expostulating with them, Hath any nation changed their God's, though they be no God's? and yet my people have changed their glory for that which will not profit:
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and, Isa. 65. v. 5. the rebellious people which follow their owne thoughts, and burne incense upon Altars of Brick, have their sin aggravated by their singularity;
and, Isaiah 65. v. 5. the rebellious people which follow their own thoughts, and burn incense upon Altars of Brick, have their since aggravated by their singularity;
for whilst the Ephesians suspecting any innovation against their Diana, run together with great zeal crying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, and readily contend for their Idol-goddesse and superstitious worship,
for while the Ephesians suspecting any innovation against their Diana, run together with great zeal crying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians, and readily contend for their Idol-goddesse and superstitious worship,
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The second aggravating propertie of Altar-building is, that it is committed against standing directions, dictated Lawes and Ordinances, Gods revealed will and pleasure concerning his Altar and Worship:
The second aggravating property of Altar-building is, that it is committed against standing directions, dictated Laws and Ordinances, God's revealed will and pleasure Concerning his Altar and Worship:
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it is also their great aggravation, that they forsake the Covenant of their God, go away from his Statutes, forget his Lawes, cast off his Commandments, to create to themselves an Altar and Worship according to their owne inventions:
it is also their great aggravation, that they forsake the Covenant of their God, go away from his Statutes, forget his Laws, cast off his commandments, to create to themselves an Altar and Worship according to their own Inventions:
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now as rebellion against a Kings Proclamation, and disobedience against a fathers declared will, so is this Altar-building hainous and abominable, because against directions exhibited.
now as rebellion against a Kings Proclamation, and disobedience against a Father's declared will, so is this Altar-building heinous and abominable, Because against directions exhibited.
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is applicable, nay, applied to this sinne in special, where God not only declares that when Israel, his Altar-building people, did cry to him in their trouble, he would not hear them, Ier. 11.11. but also prohibits the Prophets praying;
is applicable, nay, applied to this sin in special, where God not only declares that when Israel, his Altar-building people, did cry to him in their trouble, he would not hear them, Jeremiah 11.11. but also prohibits the prophets praying;
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and that is urged with a therefore, (viz.) because, according to the numbers of the streets of Ierusalem, they have set up Altars, ver. 12, 13. Let me alone, Moses, was the angry voice of God, produced by the Calf,
and that is urged with a Therefore, (viz.) Because, according to the numbers of the streets of Ierusalem, they have Set up Altars, ver. 12, 13. Let me alone, Moses, was the angry voice of God, produced by the Calf,
How just is it with God to deny the Petitions of them, that deny prescriptions from him in the way of his owne worship? Prov. 1.25, to 33. For as children when stubbornly following their own wills fall into harme, their cries are not compassionated by the tender parent:
How just is it with God to deny the Petitions of them, that deny prescriptions from him in the Way of his own worship? Curae 1.25, to 33. For as children when stubbornly following their own wills fallen into harm, their cries Are not compassionated by the tender parent:
I have now done with the Doctrinal consideration of the Point, and shall leave it to the judgements of the sincere worshippers at God• Altar, to consider whether a sinne springing from such causes, exercised in such acts, producing such effects, subject to such aggravations, be not exceeding sinful;
I have now done with the Doctrinal consideration of the Point, and shall leave it to the Judgments of the sincere worshippers At God• Altar, to Consider whither a sin springing from such Causes, exercised in such acts, producing such effects, Subject to such aggravations, be not exceeding sinful;
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The first Use of the point may be of enquiry and humiliation, to put us apon the search whether in the midst of us we may not see some of our brethren, professing the same,
The First Use of the point may be of enquiry and humiliation, to put us upon the search whither in the midst of us we may not see Some of our brothers, professing the same,
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and upon enquiry, he that is not wilfully blinde, cannot but see beyond the river in the Church of Rome material, besides formal Altars built besides the Altar of God: five Sacraments innovated which God never instituted:
and upon enquiry, he that is not wilfully blind, cannot but see beyond the river in the Church of Room material, beside formal Altars built beside the Altar of God: five Sacraments innovated which God never instituted:
principles pressed as matters of faith necessary to salvation, and that on the paine of being branded with Heresie, such as were never found in the Apostles Creed;
principles pressed as matters of faith necessary to salvation, and that on the pain of being branded with Heresy, such as were never found in the Apostles Creed;
and whilest we our selves professe a reformation of the Altar of God, Gospel-worship and Ordinances, we shall even at home finde Altars of another kinde erected, and erecting:
and whilst we our selves profess a Reformation of the Altar of God, Gospel worship and Ordinances, we shall even At home find Altars of Another kind erected, and erecting:
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but by their owne pretended spiritual, supernatural, celestial way of omitting all duties which God hath prescribed, giving God only (if indeed ever) the privat retirements and inward actings of the soul instead of Word and Sacraments;
but by their own pretended spiritual, supernatural, celestial Way of omitting all duties which God hath prescribed, giving God only (if indeed ever) the private retirements and inward actings of the soul instead of Word and Sacraments;
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and the very opposition of Gods owne Ordinances (as to the matter of them) in the different formes of administration? Do we not see some dipping in rivers and standing pooles,
and the very opposition of God's own Ordinances (as to the matter of them) in the different forms of administration? Do we not see Some dipping in Rivers and standing pools,
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some breaking bread in distinct societies, shutting the doore on such as themselves cannot deny to be by Baptism actually consecrated Churchmembers (if that be which cannot be denied, the doore of admission) but also not ejected,
Some breaking bred in distinct societies, shutting the door on such as themselves cannot deny to be by Baptism actually consecrated Church members (if that be which cannot be denied, the door of admission) but also not ejected,
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whilest others administer the Lords Supper to the Lords people as such, though not in such a Church-way? nay, my brethren, may not we see principle against principle, preaching against preaching, prayer against drayer, thanksgiving against thanksgiving,
whilst Others administer the lords Supper to the lords people as such, though not in such a Churchway? nay, my brothers, may not we see principle against principle, preaching against preaching, prayer against drayer, thanksgiving against thanksgiving,
in which opposition both cannot be the Altar of God, the one must needs be our owne threshold and post set by Gods threshold and post in the Lords Temple:
in which opposition both cannot be the Altar of God, the one must needs be our own threshold and post Set by God's threshold and post in the lords Temple:
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both cannot plead divine prescription, and therefore the one must needs be humane invention and superstition, whatever cry of holinesse and sanctity go before it, or accompany it:
both cannot plead divine prescription, and Therefore the one must needs be humane invention and Superstition, whatever cry of holiness and sanctity go before it, or accompany it:
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lest I be reputed censorious, and charged with violence and bitternesse, the common reproach of such as sincerely reprove the erroneous principles and practices of our dayes:
lest I be reputed censorious, and charged with violence and bitterness, the Common reproach of such as sincerely reprove the erroneous principles and practices of our days:
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but to the exciting of the humiliation required, and the quickening of sincere worshippers of God to their duty, I shall briefly direct to the object by some few Characters, the usual concomitants of Altar-building, that wheresoever we see such concomitants, we may conclude,
but to the exciting of the humiliation required, and the quickening of sincere worshippers of God to their duty, I shall briefly Direct to the Object by Some few Characters, the usual concomitants of Altar-building, that wheresoever we see such concomitants, we may conclude,
and if any mans conscience shall inferre the conclusion from such premises rationally proposed, I desire them to observe the counsel of the Apostle James, to be swift to heare, slow to speak, slow to wrath, knowing that the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnesse of God.
and if any men conscience shall infer the conclusion from such premises rationally proposed, I desire them to observe the counsel of the Apostle James, to be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, knowing that the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.
Wherefore lay apart all filthinesse and superfluity of maliciousnesse, and receive with meeknesse the Word that is graffed in you, which is able to save the soule, James 1.19, 20, 21. Considering the observation of a Reverend Expositor on the text, the worst thing we can bring to a religious controversie, is anger:
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of maliciousness, and receive with meekness the Word that is graffed in you, which is able to save the soul, James 1.19, 20, 21. Considering the observation of a Reverend Expositor on the text, the worst thing we can bring to a religious controversy, is anger:
The first prophane Altar that ever Israel are noted to provoke divine wrath withall, was erected with the dissonant doctrine, These are thy gods, O Israel, that brought thee out of Egypt, Exod. 32.4.
The First profane Altar that ever Israel Are noted to provoke divine wrath withal, was erected with the dissonant Doctrine, These Are thy God's, Oh Israel, that brought thee out of Egypt, Exod 32.4.
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And throughout the whole History of the Altar-building of the backsliding Jewes we shall finde when ever the Priests offered unto Baal, the Prophets did prophesie lies in the Lords Name:
And throughout the Whole History of the Altar-building of the backsliding Jews we shall find when ever the Priests offered unto Baal, the prophets did prophesy lies in the lords Name:
If they do but formally build Altars, invading the Priesthood, and corrupting the administration of divine worship, it must be ushered in with the doctrine of the peoples holinesse,
If they do but formally built Altars, invading the Priesthood, and corrupting the administration of divine worship, it must be ushered in with the Doctrine of the peoples holiness,
this sinne is generally denominated mans doctrine, another gospel, the bringing in of damnable doctrine, divers and strange doctrines, by which such as follow them are said to be perverted and turned aside from the Gospel & doctrine of Christ:
this sin is generally denominated men Doctrine, Another gospel, the bringing in of damnable Doctrine, diverse and strange doctrines, by which such as follow them Are said to be perverted and turned aside from the Gospel & Doctrine of christ:
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and this is observable, that the Apostle dehorting from divers strange doctrines, enforceth his dehortation with this reason, We have an Alter, &c. Heb. 13.9, 10. As if he would have said, These divers and strange doctrines are Altars against that Altar we have received and owned:
and this is observable, that the Apostle dehorting from diverse strange doctrines, enforceth his dehortation with this reason, We have an Altar, etc. Hebrew 13.9, 10. As if he would have said, These diverse and strange doctrines Are Altars against that Altar we have received and owned:
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this Character is so commonly the concomitant of Altar-building, that many times the professors of this sinne conceale from their disciples the absurdest of their doctrines, till by some of lesse concernment they are made Skepticks in Religion,
this Character is so commonly the concomitant of Altar-building, that many times the professors of this sin conceal from their Disciples the absurdest of their doctrines, till by Some of less concernment they Are made Skepticks in Religion,
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as much as may be declining the teste and trial of the Word, that they may be usually and well called (by the epithete Tertullian gave them) Lucifugae Scripturarum, shunners of Scriptures light.
as much as may be declining the teste and trial of the Word, that they may be usually and well called (by the epithet Tertullian gave them) Lucifugae Scripturarum, shunners of Scriptures Light.
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The second Character of Altar-building, as many times it's concomitant, and indeed cause, tis the publike exhibition of Astrological predictions, a religion amongst the Heathen, whose Altars stand opposite to the Altar of God;
The second Character of Altar-building, as many times it's concomitant, and indeed cause, this the public exhibition of Astrological predictions, a Religion among the Heathen, whose Altars stand opposite to the Altar of God;
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and usually the Prophets of God were found in Jerusalem the place of Gods Altar whilest Soothsayers and false Diviners were in Samaria the Altar-building Citie:
and usually the prophets of God were found in Jerusalem the place of God's Altar whilst Soothsayers and false Diviners were in Samaria the Altar-building city:
Not to stand upon the several upbraiding expostulations of God with his owne people and other Nations for attending to the divined lies of their Magicians, Soothsayers, Star gazers, and monethly Prognost cators:
Not to stand upon the several upbraiding expostulations of God with his own people and other nations for attending to the divined lies of their Magicians, Soothsayers, Star gazers, and monthly Prognost cators:
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I shall only desire you to observe that which seemes a very observable evidence of this concomitant Character (viz) Gods promise in the restoration of his Church by Christ to cut off Enchanters, and that they should have no more Soothsayers: is joyned with the reforming of his owne Altar by cutting off their Idols and turning them from worshipping the work• of their owne hands, Mic 5.12, 13. Not only under the Law was this found to be a concomitant (if I may not say cause) of the many Altars against God,
I shall only desire you to observe that which seems a very observable evidence of this concomitant Character (videlicet) God's promise in the restoration of his Church by christ to Cut off Enchanter's, and that they should have no more Soothsayers: is joined with the reforming of his own Altar by cutting off their Idols and turning them from worshipping the work• of their own hands, Mic 5.12, 13. Not only under the Law was this found to be a concomitant (if I may not say cause) of the many Altars against God,
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or indeed rather a preparer and precu•sor of Errors, Heresies, Schismes, and saddest corruptions in the doctrine and worship of God that Gospel Altar at which we worship:
or indeed rather a preparer and precu•sor of Errors, Heresies, Schisms, and Saddest corruptions in the Doctrine and worship of God that Gospel Altar At which we worship:
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a witnesse hereof may be the Jewes, who in their blindnesse retaining Moses against Christ, are by the Apostle hinted to be opposite to the Altar of God, Heb. 10.13. Do not the dictates of their Starre-numbring Cabalists obdurate them in their superstitious way? Their false Prophets sometimes heighten their hopes of the approach of their fantastical Messiah (as did Abraham the Jew, assuring them that the time of his coming should be in 1464.) to the hardening their of hearts against the true Messiah already come:
a witness hereof may be the Jews, who in their blindness retaining Moses against christ, Are by the Apostle hinted to be opposite to the Altar of God, Hebrew 10.13. Do not the dictates of their Starre-numbring Cabalists obdurate them in their superstitious Way? Their false prophets sometime heighten their hope's of the approach of their fantastical Messiah (as did Abraham the Jew, assuring them that the time of his coming should be in 1464.) to the hardening their of hearts against the true Messiah already come:
if we consider those sorts of Hereticks, (viz.) Simonianists, Cleobianists, Dositheans, Gortheans, Menandranists, Carpocratians, Marcionists, Valentinians, Basilidians and Saturnilians ) in the Primitive times noted to bring in the false Christs, false Prophets, false Apostles, renting asunder the Church with their false doctrine against God and Christ;
if we Consider those sorts of Heretics, (viz.) Simonianists, Cleobianists, Dositheans, Gortheans, Menandranists, Carpocratians, Marcionists, Valentinians, Basilidians and Saturnilians) in the Primitive times noted to bring in the false Christ, false prophets, false Apostles, renting asunder the Church with their false Doctrine against God and christ;
and in the truth mother of all things, &c. A clear Altar against Gods Altar. But to what purpose should we send so farre to finde Heresie attended with Necromancie,
and in the truth mother of all things, etc. A clear Altar against God's Altar. But to what purpose should we send so Far to find Heresy attended with Necromancy,
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when nearer home in later years it hath beene, and is the great instrument to advance the Mahumetan and Popish superstition? who knowes any thing of the Papal stories, that knowes not this to have beene the step to advance the man of sin,
when nearer home in later Years it hath been, and is the great Instrument to advance the Mahometan and Popish Superstition? who knows any thing of the Papal stories, that knows not this to have been the step to advance the man of since,
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all which do not only evidence its existence in, but also danger to the Christian Churches in the fulnesse of what is reported to have beene confessed by one Cornelius Agrippa, once an Arch-Magician, who bewailing his mis-spent youth in this Art, saith, They that professe to it, feare not to teach most pernicious Heresies and Infidelities:
all which do not only evidence its existence in, but also danger to the Christian Churches in the fullness of what is reported to have been confessed by one Cornelius Agrippa, once an Arch-Magician, who bewailing his misspent youth in this Art, Says, They that profess to it, Fear not to teach most pernicious Heresies and Infidelities:
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whilest they professe with impious temerity, that the gift of Prophecie, the power of Relig•on, the secrets of conscience, the command over Devils, the vertue of miracles, the efficacie of supplications,
whilst they profess with impious temerity, that the gift of Prophecy, the power of Relig•on, the secrets of conscience, the command over Devils, the virtue of Miracles, the efficacy of supplications,
but upon serious search, and diligent observation we shall easily see to the sadning of pious spirits, not only hath Astrology appeared under our confusions and commotions,
but upon serious search, and diligent observation we shall Easily see to the saddening of pious spirits, not only hath Astrology appeared under our confusions and commotions,
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but also not been rebuked, but rather indulged and countenanced, I, and by too many received to the emboldening of its professors with wonted impudency to enter the lists,
but also not been rebuked, but rather indulged and countenanced, I, and by too many received to the emboldening of its professors with wonted impudence to enter the lists,
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their declared enmity to Religion, publishing and predicting as the pretended influence of the Starres, the variety of confusions and sad divisions concerning it:
their declared enmity to Religion, publishing and predicting as the pretended influence of the Stars, the variety of confusions and sad divisions Concerning it:
yet of very pitie and compassion to the poore Astrologers, who had already beene taken with so many lies from year to year, that if the destinies were not more favourable then their ground was, sure the credit of Astrology would decay for ever:) of which,
yet of very pity and compassion to the poor Astrologers, who had already been taken with so many lies from year to year, that if the destinies were not more favourable then their ground was, sure the credit of Astrology would decay for ever:) of which,
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if a man should, as it is reported of the Lord of Arundel, note but their yearly Almanacks with repugnant notes at the beginning, they would oftentimes prove more true then such predictions.
if a man should, as it is reported of the Lord of Arundel, note but their yearly Almanacs with repugnant notes At the beginning, they would oftentimes prove more true then such predictions.
These things I say are not to be past without observation as the evidence of that height of their existence and countenance in the midest of us (which may create our jealousie,
These things I say Are not to be passed without observation as the evidence of that height of their existence and countenance in the midst of us (which may create our jealousy,
with the peoples apt reception thereof, as more infallible Prognostications of the government of the world and Church then either Scripture-prophecie or promise provoked a reverend Divine to redeeme time from his more serious studies to the posing and puzling of the Magical-Astrological-Diviner:
with the peoples apt reception thereof, as more infallible Prognostications of the government of the world and Church then either Scripture-prophecy or promise provoked a reverend Divine to Redeem time from his more serious studies to the posing and puzzling of the Magical-Astrological-Diviner:
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induced by this very reason, conscience of duty (to use his owne words) to stand up, to speak a word for God, Christ, the holy Ghost, Church and Saints against a presse and pest of Magical, magephemerical, magnastrological, &c. of books of late crept,
induced by this very reason, conscience of duty (to use his own words) to stand up, to speak a word for God, christ, the holy Ghost, Church and Saints against a press and pest of Magical, magephemerical, magnastrological, etc. of books of late crept,
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nay, crouded in amongst us, to the dishonour of God, denying of Christ, despighting the Spirit, cauponizing of the Word, disturbing the Church, subverting of Religion, distracting of the State, scandalizing weak Christians,
nay, crowded in among us, to the dishonour of God, denying of christ, despiting the Spirit, cauponizing of the Word, disturbing the Church, subverting of Religion, distracting of the State, scandalizing weak Christians,
and seducing of common people, yea, to the promotion of Idolatry, Superstition, Heresie, Schisme, &c. We see then, my brethren, this sinful Art of Starre-divining, as a concomitant of the sin after which we are enquiring, to be too evident in the midest of us:
and seducing of Common people, yea, to the promotion of Idolatry, Superstition, Heresy, Schism, etc. We see then, my brothers, this sinful Art of Starre-divining, as a concomitant of the since After which we Are inquiring, to be too evident in the midst of us:
I shall a little, and very briefly note to you the fitnesse of this sinful Art, to characterize the sin of Altar-building, that to the quickening of your affections, you may more seriously heed it,
I shall a little, and very briefly note to you the fitness of this sinful Art, to characterise the since of Altar-building, that to the quickening of your affections, you may more seriously heed it,
not its aptitude to engage needlesse scrupulosities and superstitious observations of this as ominous, and that as lucky, to the enslaving a mans will in every action to the observation of every circumstance, and subjection to the Starres:
not its aptitude to engage needless scrupulosities and superstitious observations of this as ominous, and that as lucky, to the enslaving a men will in every actium to the observation of every circumstance, and subjection to the Stars:
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nor yet of its uncertainty, whereby the event sometimes falls contrary to the prediction, as Firminus, a friend to Saint Augustine found in observation of the fate of two children borne in his house, at one and the same moment, which yet was calculated by the starres to be the same,
nor yet of its uncertainty, whereby the event sometime falls contrary to the prediction, as Firminus, a friend to Saint Augustine found in observation of the fate of two children born in his house, At one and the same moment, which yet was calculated by the Stars to be the same,
and we shall finde it of a suitable nature to receive and propagate innovations and false will-worship, not only as it is Skeptical, certaine in nothing but the uncertainty of their owne assertions:
and we shall find it of a suitable nature to receive and propagate innovations and false will-worship, not only as it is Skeptical, certain in nothing but the uncertainty of their own assertions:
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as was before noted, it placeth all, even secrets and supreme happinesse in the power of the Planets, which doctrine must needs set them as objects of admiration, and so of adoration:
as was before noted, it places all, even secrets and supreme happiness in the power of the Planets, which Doctrine must needs Set them as objects of admiration, and so of adoration:
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Hence Ptolomy saith, that the disposition or inclination which divers Countries have to worship one God before another, cometh from the constellation of the Planets:
Hence Ptolemy Says, that the disposition or inclination which diverse Countries have to worship one God before Another, comes from the constellation of the Planets:
Mercury a Christian: and with the Moon an Antichrist: so that whilest this sinful Prognosticating Art makes the Planets the authors, it must needs make them indulgers and approvers of the exercise of all religions,
Mercury a Christian: and with the Moon an Antichrist: so that whilst this sinful Prognosticating Art makes the Planets the Authors, it must needs make them indulgers and approvers of the exercise of all Religions,
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or religious formes, though never so repugnant and inconsistent each to other: (this is sure the reason why Astrologers have in our late dayes Prognosticated very often the liberty of all religions to be exercised,
or religious forms, though never so repugnant and inconsistent each to other: (this is sure the reason why Astrologers have in our late days Prognosticated very often the liberty of all Religions to be exercised,
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and planitary predicters, notorious malice and envie in defaming, disgracing, calumniating, deriding, contemning, opposing the Ministers of the Gospel:
and planitary predicters, notorious malice and envy in defaming, disgracing, calumniating, deriding, contemning, opposing the Ministers of the Gospel:
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for in the first beginning and tender spring of faith the observers of the Planets gave out in their Pamphlets, That the Name of Christ should not be had in honour at the uttermost above two hundred yeares, which falling out by tract of time to be an egregious lie, Albumazar (to keep his disciples in life) adjourned the destruction of our Religion two hundred years higher, supposing undoubtedly this should be the utmost stint and period of our continuance, which (maugre their malice) continueth to this day, and shall continue;
for in the First beginning and tender spring of faith the observers of the Planets gave out in their Pamphlets, That the Name of christ should not be had in honour At the uttermost above two hundred Years, which falling out by tract of time to be an egregious lie, Albumazar (to keep his Disciples in life) adjourned the destruction of our Religion two hundred Years higher, supposing undoubtedly this should be the utmost stint and Period of our Continuance, which (maugre their malice) Continueth to this day, and shall continue;
and what wise observer is or ever hath beene in the Church of God to whom it hath not appeared that those Astrological artists ever were more rife in Heathenish then in Christian, in Popish then in Protestant, in former then in later times? that they were alwayes most busie in turbulent, distracted times and places, where wars domestick or forreigne, fitted people for sedition, faction or schisme, &c. that the proper fruits of their Schooles, Societies, Religion, Practice,
and what wise observer is or ever hath been in the Church of God to whom it hath not appeared that those Astrological artists ever were more rife in Heathenish then in Christian, in Popish then in Protestant, in former then in later times? that they were always most busy in turbulent, distracted times and places, where wars domestic or foreign, fitted people for sedition, faction or Schism, etc. that the proper fruits of their Schools, Societies, Religion, Practice,
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that men of the greatest learning, wisdome, vertue, conscience and piety, have not derided and despised them whilest men of the contrary disposition have feared their Prognostications, and believed their Predictions:
that men of the greatest learning, Wisdom, virtue, conscience and piety, have not derided and despised them whilst men of the contrary disposition have feared their Prognostications, and believed their Predictions:
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in a word, that the Word Church, or true Religion of God never flourished, or was established in any Kingdome or Nation where Magicians, Diviners, Sooth-sayers and Astrologers were countenanced or connived at;
in a word, that the Word Church, or true Religion of God never flourished, or was established in any Kingdom or nation where Magicians, Diviners, Soothsayers and Astrologers were countenanced or connived At;
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as the sad attendant on, or effect of Star-gazing? and wheresoever we see in divided parties exerc•sing distinct practises, this Art to be owned, allowed, pleaded for, and believed;
as the sad attendant on, or Effect of Stargazing? and wheresoever we see in divided parties exerc•sing distinct practises, this Art to be owned, allowed, pleaded for, and believed;
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The third Character as the constant concomitant of Altar-building, is, dangerous separations from the union of the Saints and body of the Church of God.
The third Character as the constant concomitant of Altar-building, is, dangerous separations from the Union of the Saints and body of the Church of God.
and disjoyning themselves from the Camp of Israel: Jeroboam and his subjects separation from the Temple, not to this day cemented by many evidences and instances under the Gospel.
and disjoining themselves from the Camp of Israel: Jeroboam and his subject's separation from the Temple, not to this day cemented by many evidences and instances under the Gospel.
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whilest he expostulates, Is Christ divided? was Paul crufied for you? either were ye baptized into the name of Paul? rejoycing he had baptized few among them,
whilst he expostulates, Is christ divided? was Paul crufied for you? either were you baptised into the name of Paul? rejoicing he had baptised few among them,
to divide Christ, to owne their Teachers, as their Saviours and Redeemers, and such into whose name and profession they were baptized, 1 Cor. 12.13, 14. not only are we (I say) thus divided in our profession of relations to this and to that Minister:
to divide christ, to own their Teachers, as their Saviors and Redeemer's, and such into whose name and profession they were baptised, 1 Cor. 12.13, 14. not only Are we (I say) thus divided in our profession of relations to this and to that Minister:
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and such as do so divide, never yet disproved the same, either in matter or forme, notwithstanding their calumniating charges of all out of their way, though baptized,
and such as do so divide, never yet disproved the same, either in matter or Form, notwithstanding their calumniating charges of all out of their Way, though baptised,
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the many Sects and sorts of Churches that have appeared and beene professed since the first rent from the body of the Churches in the Nation by the old Brownists,
the many Sects and sorts of Churches that have appeared and been professed since the First rend from the body of the Churches in the nation by the old Brownists,
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or any of them the way of Gods worship, who is one, and will be worshipped by his owne way, in his own Church.) may irritate our jealousie, may as premises lead us clearly to infer the conclusion that Altars are built,
or any of them the Way of God's worship, who is one, and will be worshipped by his own Way, in his own Church.) may irritate our jealousy, may as premises led us clearly to infer the conclusion that Altars Are built,
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The fourth Character found to be the constant concomitant of building Altars against the Altars of God, is deadly enmity to the Ministers of God which wait upon Gods Altar.
The fourth Character found to be the constant concomitant of building Altars against the Altars of God, is deadly enmity to the Ministers of God which wait upon God's Altar.
and it is to me very observable, that Gods charge of constant waiting at his Altar, goes not without a Take heed thou forsake not the Levite all thy dayes, Deut. 12 19. So that Altar-Ministery,
and it is to me very observable, that God's charge of constant waiting At his Altar, Goes not without a Take heed thou forsake not the Levite all thy days, Deuteronomy 12 19. So that Altar-Ministery,
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what rebellious innovation read we in the story of Altar-building Israel, not accompanied with a resistance of the Ministery appointed to wait at Gods Altar:
what rebellious innovation read we in the story of Altar-building Israel, not accompanied with a resistance of the Ministry appointed to wait At God's Altar:
and the stretching forth of his hand against the Prophet of God sent from Jerusalem: Ahabs Altars and Idolatry is not acted without an Elijah's complaint, They have broken downe thine Altars, and slaine thy Prophets:
and the stretching forth of his hand against the Prophet of God sent from Jerusalem: Ahabs Altars and Idolatry is not acted without an Elijah's complaint, They have broken down thine Altars, and slain thy prophets:
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and if ever false Altars are subverted, and the Altar of God restored, if but by the seeming zeale of Jehu, or the sincere zeale of Elias, the Priests of Baal must be the sacrifice, that the Priests of God may be restored.
and if ever false Altars Are subverted, and the Altar of God restored, if but by the seeming zeal of Jehu, or the sincere zeal of Elias, the Priests of Baal must be the sacrifice, that the Priests of God may be restored.
It is recorded to the everlasting honour (and to the lustre of the reformation) of Asa, Hezekiah and Josiah, restorers of Gods true Altar, that they set the Priests and Levites (Ministers of the Altar) in their places,
It is recorded to the everlasting honour (and to the lustre of the Reformation) of Asa, Hezekiah and Josiah, restorers of God's true Altar, that they Set the Priests and Levites (Ministers of the Altar) in their places,
that the Jewish and Paganish Priests opposed by themselves, and provoked others against the Apostles of Christ? Do not the Apostolical Epistles demonstrate the deadly enmity of the false Apostles against the true Apost•es, calumniating them, subverting their Ministery, and disswading from their maintenance;
that the Jewish and Paganish Priests opposed by themselves, and provoked Others against the Apostles of christ? Do not the Apostolical Epistles demonstrate the deadly enmity of the false Apostles against the true Apost•es, calumniating them, subverting their Ministry, and dissuading from their maintenance;
when themselves had sufficient and abounded? Did not the rage of Paganish persecution pursue an Ignatius or Policarpus, and such Ministers of the Churches as the principal objects? will not an Apostate Julian subtilly labour to subvert the worship of Christ, by substracting the Ministerial maintenance:
when themselves had sufficient and abounded? Did not the rage of Paganish persecution pursue an Ignatius or Polycarp, and such Ministers of the Churches as the principal objects? will not an Apostate Julian subtly labour to subvert the worship of christ, by substracting the Ministerial maintenance:
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so on the other hand, if a Christian Constantine will owne and advance the Altar and worship of God in Christ, he will court and comfort, cherish and support the despised and dejected Ministers thereof;
so on the other hand, if a Christian Constantine will own and advance the Altar and worship of God in christ, he will court and Comfort, cherish and support the despised and dejected Ministers thereof;
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for supersticious seducers, and will-worship-innovators know the Ministers of the Gospel to be like the Dog in the Fable, defending the sheep from dissipation and destruction by their wolvish property:
for superstitious seducers, and will-worship-innovators know the Ministers of the Gospel to be like the Dog in the Fable, defending the sheep from dissipation and destruction by their wolvish property:
nor can we expect the tender of divine worsh p in his immediate presence, who hath appointed an Ordinance of intercourse betweene himselfe and his Church;
nor can we expect the tender of divine Worship p in his immediate presence, who hath appointed an Ordinance of intercourse between himself and his Church;
so that enquiring after the actors of this sin of Altar-building, we must observe who they are that express enmity, not to the persons of particular Ministers only,
so that inquiring After the actors of this since of Altar-building, we must observe who they Are that express enmity, not to the Persons of particular Ministers only,
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Who are they that make this Office the object of railing and reviling, denominating it Antichristian, needlesse, imperious, proud, insulting, enslaving men to needlesse nicity,
Who Are they that make this Office the Object of railing and reviling, denominating it Antichristian, needless, imperious, proud, insulting, enslaving men to needless nicity,
and cruel bondage, and all because it corrects their errour, curbs their superstition, and commands in the Name of the Lord their obedience to divine prescriptions:
and cruel bondage, and all Because it corrects their error, curbs their Superstition, and commands in the Name of the Lord their Obedience to divine prescriptions:
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and by pretended revelations and prophecie decry the Office, saying, This Antichristian Order and its Ordination to this Office must meet with a period:
and by pretended revelations and prophecy decry the Office, saying, This Antichristian Order and its Ordination to this Office must meet with a Period:
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and unqualified, and that provoke by principles, petition, or pretended example to destroy and have diverted the maintenance of such as wait on the Altar, designed to them both by God and man:
and unqualified, and that provoke by principles, petition, or pretended Exampl to destroy and have diverted the maintenance of such as wait on the Altar, designed to them both by God and man:
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although with seeming sanctity, and a shout of saintship, cannot be excused from just ground (of suspition at the least) of building Altars besides the Altar of God.
although with seeming sanctity, and a shout of saintship, cannot be excused from just ground (of suspicion At the least) of building Altars beside the Altar of God.
The fifth Character as the concomitant of building Altars besides the Altar of God, is, the dispensation of divine worship, without the divine stamp of a due Call and Ordination:
The fifth Character as the concomitant of building Altars beside the Altar of God, is, the Dispensation of divine worship, without the divine stamp of a due Call and Ordination:
a Whosoever will, let him bring a bullock, and consecrate himself a Priest, is a fit Canon of Jeroboams constituted Altar-worship at Dan and Bethel: the high-way to bring the lowest of the people into the Priests Office.
a Whosoever will, let him bring a bullock, and consecrate himself a Priest, is a fit Canon of Jeroboams constituted Altar-worship At Dan and Bethel: the highway to bring the lowest of the people into the Priests Office.
When did false Prophets run so fast unsent by the Lord, but when the Altars of Israel were increased like the streets in Jerusalem? Not to multiply needles instances in this clear case, let the observation of the Churches of God in al ages witnesse the usurpation of the Ministerial Function never to be found in the Church whilest the doctrine and worship of Christ was preserved pure and uncorrupted,
When did false prophets run so fast unsent by the Lord, but when the Altars of Israel were increased like the streets in Jerusalem? Not to multiply needles instances in this clear case, let the observation of the Churches of God in all ages witness the usurpation of the Ministerial Function never to be found in the Church whilst the Doctrine and worship of christ was preserved pure and uncorrupted,
the promise of Christ concerning the restoring of his Altar and worship came not without a promise to vindicate this Office from the invasion of the uncalled trades-man to the shameful conviction which shall extract his owne confession:
the promise of christ Concerning the restoring of his Altar and worship Come not without a promise to vindicate this Office from the invasion of the uncalled tradesman to the shameful conviction which shall extract his own Confessi:
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If therefore we would finde who they are that sinfully build Altars, we must consider who they are that preach and practise ministerial discharges without due Ordination;
If Therefore we would find who they Are that sinfully built Altars, we must Consider who they Are that preach and practise ministerial discharges without due Ordination;
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But I shall conclude this Character as a just cause to irritate our humiliation before the Lord with that observation of reverend Doctor Hall upon a case not much unlike this, though something different:
But I shall conclude this Character as a just cause to irritate our humiliation before the Lord with that observation of reverend Doctor Hall upon a case not much unlike this, though something different:
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The sixth and last Character which I shall note to you, and I will but briefly note it, is doleful contests for universal Tolerotion of all religions, which (a wi•e observant) notes is nothing else but the putting of the true Religion out of all protection,
The sixth and last Character which I shall note to you, and I will but briefly note it, is doleful contests for universal Tolerotion of all Religions, which (a wi•e observant) notes is nothing Else but the putting of the true Religion out of all protection,
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whilest therein Satan labours to exempt, priviledge, and for ever to secure his Agents and Brokers (the Seminaries and Teachers of soul-murthering doctrines) from being molested, discouraged and disturbed in his work by any Government and Discipline Ecclesiastical or Civil;
whilst therein Satan labours to exempt, privilege, and for ever to secure his Agents and Brokers (the Seminaries and Teachers of Soul-murdering doctrines) from being molested, discouraged and disturbed in his work by any Government and Discipline Ecclesiastical or Civil;
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whereby the hands of all in power are bound up (or rather cut quite off) that they may never be able to serve God as they ought in the protection and propagation of his Gospel and worship:
whereby the hands of all in power Are bound up (or rather Cut quite off) that they may never be able to serve God as they ought in the protection and propagation of his Gospel and worship:
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nay, who considers mans novellous nature, and sees not a necessity of being kept to some one Religion by authority, knowing men are naturally bent to mint Gods services in their owne braine,
nay, who considers men novellous nature, and sees not a necessity of being kept to Some one Religion by Authority, knowing men Are naturally bent to mint God's services in their own brain,
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Was this sinne ever acted in Israel, where the sword was sharp and severe against innovations? The same may be demanded concerning the Christian Churches,
Was this sin ever acted in Israel, where the sword was sharp and severe against innovations? The same may be demanded Concerning the Christian Churches,
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I have done with the first part of the enquiry, whether in the midest of us Altars may not be seene besides the Altar of God? which we have too much cause to conclude in the affirmative:
I have done with the First part of the enquiry, whither in the midst of us Altars may not be seen beside the Altar of God? which we have too much cause to conclude in the affirmative:
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I have also noted the concomitants as Characters of this sin, so that the subjects of dangerous doctrine: of divining predictions: of dangerous separations: of deadly enmity to Gospel-Altar-Ministery:
I have also noted the concomitants as Characters of this since, so that the subject's of dangerous Doctrine: of divining predictions: of dangerous separations: of deadly enmity to Gospel-Altar-Ministery:
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The second thing to be enquired, for the defect of which we are to be humbled in the presence of a God of jealousie, is, Whether the sincere worshippers have or do according to their duty see to this sinne of Altar-building? wherein we might enquire after their sensible observation of, and affectation with the sin:
The second thing to be inquired, for the defect of which we Are to be humbled in the presence of a God of jealousy, is, Whither the sincere worshippers have or do according to their duty see to this sin of Altar-building? wherein we might inquire After their sensible observation of, and affectation with the since:
and their zealous resistance of the sin according to their places, which was before noted to be acts of this duty in the religious Israelites: but instead of a spirit faithfully discharging these duties, it were well,
and their zealous resistance of the since according to their places, which was before noted to be acts of this duty in the religious Israelites: but instead of a Spirit faithfully discharging these duties, it were well,
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First, staid by their self-interest from furious driving (with a seeming zeale for the Lord of Hosts) against the Altars and Priests of Baal, suffering Jehu - like, Jeroboams Calves at Dan and Bethel, and the high places thereof to stand unremoved and unrebuked,
First, stayed by their self-interest from furious driving (with a seeming zeal for the Lord of Hosts) against the Altars and Priests of Baal, suffering Jehu - like, Jeroboams Calves At Dan and Bethel, and the high places thereof to stand unremoved and unrebuked,
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as if Prelatical innovations and superstitious ceremonies were to be destroyed as obstructors of their honour and high enjoyments, not as of a sinful nature of humane invention, and against divine prescription: alas!
as if Prelatical innovations and superstitious ceremonies were to be destroyed as obstructors of their honour and high enjoyments, not as of a sinful nature of humane invention, and against divine prescription: alas!
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how many may we fear are so blinded with golden thrones and great revenues, rhat they cannot see (or rather will not) and so deasned that they cannot hear the reports of Apostasie, backsliding, error, heresie,
how many may we Fear Are so blinded with golden thrones and great revenues, rhat they cannot see (or rather will not) and so deasned that they cannot hear the reports of Apostasy, backsliding, error, heresy,
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and instead of mak ng up the breach, to enlarge it? Do we not know that sin will take heart by the approbation of the meanest looker on? but if authority once second it, it growes impudent.
and instead of make ng up the breach, to enlarge it? Do we not know that since will take heart by the approbation of the Meanest looker on? but if Authority once second it, it grows impudent.
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Thirdly, some seeing the sinne, and saying in their hearts, would it might not be, remaine sinfully silent, not considering that the wicked are apt to interpret the silence of God himself as an argument of allowance:
Thirdly, Some seeing the sin, and saying in their hearts, would it might not be, remain sinfully silent, not considering that the wicked Are apt to interpret the silence of God himself as an argument of allowance:
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Fourthly and lastly, see we not some speaking against the sin, yet slack in their rebukes, much below the zealous resistance of the Jewes in the text, who mince not the matter,
Fourthly and lastly, see we not Some speaking against the since, yet slack in their rebukes, much below the zealous resistance of the Jews in the text, who mince not the matter,
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and resolution in heart to reduce them to obedience, warne their desistance, but how many Superiours are l ke old Eli in their rebukes? It is an evil report that I heare of you, my sons, do not so evil against the Lord.
and resolution in heart to reduce them to Obedience, warn their desistance, but how many Superiors Are l ke old Eli in their rebukes? It is an evil report that I hear of you, my Sons, do not so evil against the Lord.
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Is it not sad to see in very many families, wives, children, servants sinfully following innovations and humane inventions against the truth and worship of God with the silence,
Is it not sad to see in very many families, wives, children, Servants sinfully following innovations and humane Inventions against the truth and worship of God with the silence,
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or at the best but slack rebukes of their husbands, parents and masters? whose sovereignty exercising its just severity, might be an instrument of keeping them more close to the Altar that is of divine prescription.
or At the best but slack rebukes of their Husbands, Parents and Masters? whose sovereignty exercising its just severity, might be an Instrument of keeping them more close to the Altar that is of divine prescription.
It will be no excuse in the day of the Lord, for our neglect or coole, lukewarme discharge of our duty, to say we looked for God to reduce them into obedience to his owne will,
It will be no excuse in the day of the Lord, for our neglect or cool, lukewarm discharge of our duty, to say we looked for God to reduce them into Obedience to his own will,
I have done with the enquiry, I shall leave to your serious and second thoughts how to finde out the guilt and subjects thereof, only if such guilt be found in the Churches of God in the midest of us:
I have done with the enquiry, I shall leave to your serious and second thoughts how to find out the guilt and subject's thereof, only if such guilt be found in the Churches of God in the midst of us:
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and to the exciting your humiliation, give me leave to suggest to you two or three considerations as so many aggravations of this evil so vile in its nature, as hath beene evidenced:
and to the exciting your humiliation, give me leave to suggest to you two or three considerations as so many aggravations of this evil so vile in its nature, as hath been evidenced:
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What a vile nature have we, that whilest our wounds are greene for a past, to run upon a new rebellion? did not our late dayes abound with superstious innovations, giving cause to the Pap•sts insultingly to say, we were posting towards Rome? were not many pious people burdened in themselves to see Surplice-service, Altar-bowing, Eastern-worship, and the like, introduced to,
What a vile nature have we, that whilst our wounds Are green for a past, to run upon a new rebellion? did not our late days abound with superstitious innovations, giving cause to the Pap•sts insultingly to say, we were posting towards Room? were not many pious people burdened in themselves to see Surplice-service, Altar-bowing, Eastern-worship, and the like, introduced to,
and imposed on the Church as absolute parts of divine worship? Were not many faithful Ministers for their non-observance of such will worship suspended, silenced,
and imposed on the Church as absolute parts of divine worship? Were not many faithful Ministers for their nonobservance of such will worship suspended, silenced,
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and for their zealous resistance many wayes afflicted? Was not the Lord provoked? did not his displeasure arise? have we not felt the weight of his stroke,
and for their zealous resistance many ways afflicted? Was not the Lord provoked? did not his displeasure arise? have we not felt the weight of his stroke,
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and smart of his rod? are our wounds yet healed, our desolations repaired, and our glory restored? O then may it not be grief and heavinesse of spirit to see some so soone to be turned from innovations of ceremonies to the bringing in of innovated doctr•nes, from such as were but circumstantial,
and smart of his rod? Are our wounds yet healed, our desolations repaired, and our glory restored? O then may it not be grief and heaviness of Spirit to see Some so soon to be turned from innovations of ceremonies to the bringing in of innovated doctr•nes, from such as were but circumstantial,
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and conserved the substance of divine worship, to those that are fundamental, in danger to subvert the whole frame of the divine Altar of Gospel-worship? O how sad is the echo that (methinks) I hear uttered from heaven against England, Why should you be smitten any more, ye revolt more and more.
and conserved the substance of divine worship, to those that Are fundamental, in danger to subvert the Whole frame of the divine Altar of Gospel worship? O how sad is the echo that (methinks) I hear uttered from heaven against England, Why should you be smitten any more, you revolt more and more.
That we shall sincerely, really, and constantly, through the grace of God, endeavour in our places, &c. the preservation of the Reformed Religion in the Church of Scotland, &c. And to bring the Churches of God in the three Kingdomes, to the nearest conjunction and unifermity in Religion, in Confession of Faith, Forme of Church-government, Directory for worship, and Catehizing, &c. Artic. 1.
That we shall sincerely, really, and constantly, through the grace of God, endeavour in our places, etc. the preservation of the Reformed Religion in the Church of Scotland, etc. And to bring the Churches of God in the three Kingdoms, to the nearest conjunction and unifermity in Religion, in Confessi of Faith, Form of Church-government, Directory for worship, and Catehizing, etc. Artic. 1.
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Secondly, We shall in like manner without respect of persons, endeavour the extirpation of Popery, Prelacy, &c. Superstition, Heresie, Schisme and Prophanenesse,
Secondly, We shall in like manner without respect of Persons, endeavour the extirpation of Popery, Prelacy, etc. Superstition, Heresy, Schism and Profaneness,
and whatso•ver shall be found contrary to sound doctrine, and the power of godlinesse, &c. that the Lord may be one and his Name one in the three Kingdomes. Artic. 2.
and whatso•ver shall be found contrary to found Doctrine, and the power of godliness, etc. that the Lord may be one and his Name one in the three Kingdoms. Artic. 2.
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whilest therefore we are under the Oath of God, may we not be covered with shame to see it broken? Oh, can we with comfort remember our past condemnation of Vowes violation,
whilst Therefore we Are under the Oath of God, may we not be covered with shame to see it broken? O, can we with Comfort Remember our past condemnation of Vows violation,
and dispensations from the obliging power of Oaths in others, and run our selves under the same guilt? O perfideous Nation that will keep no promise made,
and dispensations from the obliging power of Oaths in Others, and run our selves under the same guilt? O perfidious nation that will keep no promise made,
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and remember that whilest you have sworne uniformity, you propagate, or at least indulge multiformity of Religion? whilest you have sworne the extirpation of Baals Altars, do you countenance or carry on the erection of Sup••stition, Heresie, Schisme? whilest you have sworne to endeavour that the Lord m•y 〈 ◊ 〉 one, and his Name one:
and Remember that whilst you have sworn uniformity, you propagate, or At least indulge multiformity of Religion? whilst you have sworn the extirpation of Baal's Altars, do you countenance or carry on the erection of Sup••stition, Heresy, Schism? whilst you have sworn to endeavour that the Lord m•y 〈 ◊ 〉 one, and his Name one:
and indulge mens worshipping him, and professing his Name according to their corrupt fancies, pretended to be conscience? think you not God to be a God of jealousie, that will,
and indulge men's worshipping him, and professing his Name according to their corrupt fancies, pretended to be conscience? think you not God to be a God of jealousy, that will,
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and of power that can avenge the quarrell of his Covenant? Against what sin hath his severity beene expressed so much as those sins that have beene acted after,
and of power that can avenge the quarrel of his Covenant? Against what since hath his severity been expressed so much as those Sins that have been acted After,
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But thirdly, we have the more cause to be humbled before the Lord, for that the severe judgements of God may seize upon us, and we have cause with feare to expect them:
But Thirdly, we have the more cause to be humbled before the Lord, for that the severe Judgments of God may seize upon us, and we have cause with Fear to expect them:
Fourthly and lastly, this may affect our hearts, and fill us with sorrow, that sinful Altar-building is a sad provoker and symptome of the Lords departure;
Fourthly and lastly, this may affect our hearts, and fill us with sorrow, that sinful Altar-building is a sad provoker and Symptom of the lords departure;
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I cannot but much observe the words of Phineas in this story, when the two tribes and halfe vindicated themselves from the jealousie of their justly suspicious brethren concerning their Altar-building, This day I perceive that the Lord is among us,
I cannot but much observe the words of Phinehas in this story, when the two tribes and half vindicated themselves from the jealousy of their justly suspicious brothers Concerning their Altar-building, This day I perceive that the Lord is among us,
but when he leaves either man or Church, there is no hope but of sin and vengeance ▪ the withdrawing of divine presence is notbing else but the presence of his wrath:
but when he leaves either man or Church, there is no hope but of since and vengeance ▪ the withdrawing of divine presence is notbing Else but the presence of his wrath:
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considering that the most heart-piercing and doleful tune that ever Altar-building Israel did lamentingly expresse as the very height of their maladies and calamities, was the Comforter that should relieve my soul, is farre from me, Lam. 1.16. The second Use that I shall make of the Point, is of exhortation unto such as professe (but are suspected in the Church of God) to be sincere worshippers of God:
considering that the most heart-piercing and doleful tune that ever Altar-building Israel did lamentingly express as the very height of their maladies and calamities, was the Comforter that should relieve my soul, is Far from me, Lam. 1.16. The second Use that I shall make of the Point, is of exhortation unto such as profess (but Are suspected in the Church of God) to be sincere worshippers of God:
and with a spirit of meeknesse beare their just reproofes and Christian cautions, composing themselves to give an account unto their brethrens demands,
and with a Spirit of meekness bear their just reproofs and Christian cautions, composing themselves to give an account unto their Brothers' demands,
for it is an observation as true as common, Innocencie fears no trials. We shall finde an example in this very story worthy imitation, the ten tribes and a half heating of an Altar-building-work, by their Ambassadours make a severe expostulating, reproving demand of the ground and end of so sudden, strange, unconsulted, and undeclared action:
for it is an observation as true as Common, Innocence fears no trials. We shall find an Exampl in this very story worthy imitation, the ten tribes and a half heating of an Altar-building-work, by their ambassadors make a severe expostulating, reproving demand of the ground and end of so sudden, strange, unconsulted, and undeclared actium:
yet we here have no complaints of violence, bitternesse, or censoriousnesse, but a speedy and meek submission to their brethrens demand, readily declaring their motive to this work (viz.) to engage posterity to Gods Altar before the Arke, their end in the erecting this Altar to be, that it may be a witnesse of their relation to the God of Israel: Where is the spirit of brethren which should engage a ready satisfying of the suspitious demands of brethren? Where is the spirit of due subjection to the authority of the Churches, which should declare principles and practices,
yet we Here have no complaints of violence, bitterness, or censoriousness, but a speedy and meek submission to their Brothers' demand, readily declaring their motive to this work (viz.) to engage posterity to God's Altar before the Ark, their end in the erecting this Altar to be, that it may be a witness of their Relation to the God of Israel: Where is the Spirit of brothers which should engage a ready satisfying of the suspicious demands of brothers? Where is the Spirit of due subjection to the Authority of the Churches, which should declare principles and practices,
and submit them with meeknesse unto triall? If brethren stand at distance from such and expressed offence against their singular unusual courses, may they not reflect upon themselves,
and submit them with meekness unto trial? If brothers stand At distance from such and expressed offence against their singular unusual courses, may they not reflect upon themselves,
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and conclude it to be a self created crosse, whilest in pride or peevishnesse they refuse to declare and submit to censure the ground and end of their strange proceedings? Have not many a Phinehas both joyntly and singly desired of separating congregational brethren, a platforme of their pretended way of Christ, a sum of their setled principles to which they would stick, without making new light old:
and conclude it to be a self created cross, whilst in pride or peevishness they refuse to declare and submit to censure the ground and end of their strange proceedings? Have not many a Phinehas both jointly and singly desired of separating congregational brothers, a platform of their pretended Way of christ, a sum of their settled principles to which they would stick, without making new Light old:
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that they might be compared with the patterne in the Mount, the Scriptures of God, by which all the way of the Churches must be judged? O that I might once more intreat in the name of the sincere worshippers at Gods Altar,
that they might be compared with the pattern in the Mount, the Scriptures of God, by which all the Way of the Churches must be judged? O that I might once more entreat in the name of the sincere worshippers At God's Altar,
though not so immediately delegated as was Phinehas, or some of the Ministers of Gods Gospel-Altar that have demanded it) that they would at last (after all their protestations, that they would walk closest with Ch•ist according to Gospel-rule, and Apostolical practice:
though not so immediately delegated as was Phinehas, or Some of the Ministers of God's Gospel-Altar that have demanded it) that they would At last (After all their protestations, that they would walk closest with Ch•ist according to Gospel rule, and Apostolical practice:
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that an inability or unwillingnesse to discover the same, stirre and strengthen not suspition, and give us cause to conclude them Lucifugae Scripturarum, decliners of trial.
that an inability or unwillingness to discover the same, stir and strengthen not suspicion, and give us cause to conclude them Lucifugae Scripturarum, decliners of trial.
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Let me once more note to them this is necessary, that their principles may justifie or condemne the practice of some that have taken up the profession of Christ in their way;
Let me once more note to them this is necessary, that their principles may justify or condemn the practice of Some that have taken up the profession of christ in their Way;
for if we must gather their principles from present practice: their gathering Churches out of Churches: their covenant-admission into Church-membership:
for if we must gather their principles from present practice: their gathering Churches out of Churches: their covenant-admission into Church membership:
Shall I use to you the dialect in the text, Rebel not against the Lord and against us (your brethren,) to build you Altars beside the A•tar of the Lord.
Shall I use to you the dialect in the text, Rebel not against the Lord and against us (your brothers,) to built you Altars beside the A•tar of the Lord.
and lay it seriously to heart, that offering false fire to the true God, and adoring a false god, are Homogeneal, of the same nature, Altars against God:
and lay it seriously to heart, that offering false fire to the true God, and adoring a false god, Are Homogeneal, of the same nature, Altars against God:
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and fill them with blushing, notwithstanding his long silence he hath resolved that they shall be ashamed of their strange sacrifices, Hos. 4.19. and of the Oaks which they have made, and the gardens which they have chosen, Isa. 1.29. Know, that if any will presume to step out of his calling, and speak in the Name of the Lord, uncalled;
and fill them with blushing, notwithstanding his long silence he hath resolved that they shall be ashamed of their strange Sacrifices, Hos. 4.19. and of the Oaks which they have made, and the gardens which they have chosen, Isaiah 1.29. Know, that if any will presume to step out of his calling, and speak in the Name of the Lord, uncalled;
or effect of the Heresies and Innovations of the Primitive times, and that sinful separations and Altar-building innovations in matter or in forme, hath produced indulgence of filthy and abominable Ranting principles and practices in our dayes:
or Effect of the Heresies and Innovations of the Primitive times, and that sinful separations and Altar-building innovations in matter or in Form, hath produced indulgence of filthy and abominable Ranting principles and practices in our days:
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Take heed lest God say unto you, as he once said unto Ephraim, because they have multiplied Altars to sinne, Altars shall be unto them to sin, Hos. 8.11.
Take heed lest God say unto you, as he once said unto Ephraim, Because they have multiplied Altars to sin, Altars shall be unto them to since, Hos. 8.11.
For pretended piety in the increase of Altars may be justly punished with obduracie in the sin, that God may say, Seeing they will introduce sinful innovations contrary to divine prescriptions, they shal so do to their shame and sin.
For pretended piety in the increase of Altars may be justly punished with obduracy in the since, that God may say, Seeing they will introduce sinful innovations contrary to divine prescriptions, they shall so do to their shame and since.
The Lord perswade the hearts of such as superstitiously build Altars in matter or forme besides the Altar of God, to returne and sincerely speak the language of repenting Ephraim, What have I to do any more with Idols? So, what have we to do any more with Altars, Innovat•ons, humane inventions? we will wait on, and follow after divine prescriptions.
The Lord persuade the hearts of such as superstitiously built Altars in matter or Form beside the Altar of God, to return and sincerely speak the language of repenting Ephraim, What have I to do any more with Idols? So, what have we to do any more with Altars, Innovat•ons, humane Inventions? we will wait on, and follow After divine prescriptions.
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The third and last exhortation is, to such as are sincerely, and indeed worshippers of God at his own only Altar, holding fast the Covenant of God walking according to divine commandment,
The third and last exhortation is, to such as Are sincerely, and indeed worshippers of God At his own only Altar, holding fast the Covenant of God walking according to divine Commandment,
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Let not your souls be unstable in the wayes of the Lord, declining divine prescriptions, and embracing humane inventions, and superstitious innovations:
Let not your Souls be unstable in the ways of the Lord, declining divine prescriptions, and embracing humane Inventions, and superstitious innovations:
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and inconsistent with the Canon of Scripture, yet readily conforme to the worship in matter and forme, composed according to the patterne in the mount, the Word of God, conserving the unity of,
and inconsistent with the Canon of Scripture, yet readily conform to the worship in matter and Form, composed according to the pattern in the mount, the Word of God, conserving the unity of,
and communion with the Churches of God, that continue the Altar according to divine prescription: set your zeale against superstition, rushing from extreme to extreme, schismatical societies, and heretical principles, and practice; proclaime sincerity, and not schisme;
and communion with the Churches of God, that continue the Altar according to divine prescription: Set your zeal against Superstition, rushing from extreme to extreme, Schismatical societies, and heretical principles, and practice; proclaim sincerity, and not Schism;
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put your selves in dayes of general Apostasie, to be hid amongst the thousands of the Lord that bow not the knee to Baal: and under the protection of that God, that can restraine the fury of the fire,
put your selves in days of general Apostasy, to be hid among the thousands of the Lord that bow not the knee to Baal: and under the protection of that God, that can restrain the fury of the fire,
Will it not be an answer of confidence and comfort to the Lords demand in a day of general defection and dolor, The children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant broken down thine Altars,
Will it not be an answer of confidence and Comfort to the lords demand in a day of general defection and dolour, The children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant broken down thine Altars,
and slaine thy Prophets, and I, even I only am left alone? Is not constant adherencie to the sincere worship Altar of God commended to us by a cloud of witnesses, who suffered most exquisite torments for the same, not only by the Jews and Pagans, professed enemies to the Altar of God;
and slain thy prophets, and I, even I only am left alone? Is not constant adherency to the sincere worship Altar of God commended to us by a cloud of Witnesses, who suffered most exquisite torments for the same, not only by the jews and Pagans, professed enemies to the Altar of God;
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but also by the Donatists, Navatians and Arrian Heretiques, apostatized from the truth of divine worship, besides Papists and Germane Anabaptists, who baptized such baptismo flaminis with fire,
but also by the Donatists, Navatians and Arrian Heretics, apostatized from the truth of divine worship, beside Papists and Germane Anabaptists, who baptised such Baptismo Flaminis with fire,
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so that you see the counsel of God and cloud of witnesses in the Church, charging you to take heed of will-worship, humane inventions, Altar-building beside the Altar of God.
so that you see the counsel of God and cloud of Witnesses in the Church, charging you to take heed of will-worship, humane Inventions, Altar-building beside the Altar of God.
or Paul let his moderation be known to all men, and yet fervently ejaculate a Would they were cut off that trouble the Churches by their Altar-building superstitious doctrines.
or Paul let his moderation be known to all men, and yet fervently ejaculate a Would they were Cut off that trouble the Churches by their Altar-building superstitious doctrines.
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may not Moses more hate the golden Calfe wherein is engraven the Idolatry of the Israelites, then honour the Tables of stone, wherein God had engraven his Commandments,
may not Moses more hate the golden Calf wherein is engraven the Idolatry of the Israelites, then honour the Tables of stone, wherein God had engraven his commandments,
and subscribes not to that unquestionable truth, that every man quoad captum, in their places, according to their powers, are bound to defend the Altar of God against all contrary Altars of humane erection? considering the sword put into the hand of the Magistrate, the censures into the power of the Church, not only to be used against sins of the second,
and subscribes not to that unquestionable truth, that every man quoad captum, in their places, according to their Powers, Are bound to defend the Altar of God against all contrary Altars of humane erection? considering the sword put into the hand of the Magistrate, the censures into the power of the Church, not only to be used against Sins of the second,
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and see not sufficient reason to set it self against (much lesse to countenance and indulge) such as set their post by Gods post, their threshold by the Lords thr•shold.
and see not sufficient reason to Set it self against (much less to countenance and indulge) such as Set their post by God's post, their threshold by the lords thr•shold.
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but also und•r the Gospel of Civil as well Ecclesiastical powers, may be forcible inducements to the resistance and restraining of Altars against Gods:
but also und•r the Gospel of Civil as well Ecclesiastical Powers, may be forcible inducements to the resistance and restraining of Altars against God's:
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as also that men be restrained from making sacrifice, whereby they restrained false Altars, though I confesse they compelled not to the Altar of God, I shall never owne or indulge such Papal cruelty,
as also that men be restrained from making sacrifice, whereby they restrained false Altars, though I confess they compelled not to the Altar of God, I shall never own or indulge such Papal cruelty,
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and that the authoritative Assemblies of the Churches would follow the foot-steps of the Apostolical Councel at Antioch, against the Altar of Circumcision:
and that the authoritative Assemblies of the Churches would follow the footsteps of the Apostolical Council At Antioch, against the Altar of Circumcision:
the charge of particular Elders of the Churches is charged on the Elders of Ephesus, in them on all others to look to the Churches of God committed to their charge, that they follow not seducers, which may arise from among themselves to draw aside disciples after them.
the charge of particular Elders of the Churches is charged on the Elders of Ephesus, in them on all Others to look to the Churches of God committed to their charge, that they follow not seducers, which may arise from among themselves to draw aside Disciples After them.
Let us take heed of adding silence or sinful indulgence of Altar-building (as the more sad symptom of Gods departure) to the too many eminent and too evident signes thereof extant in the midest of us:
Let us take heed of adding silence or sinful indulgence of Altar-building (as the more sad Symptom of God's departure) to the too many eminent and too evident Signs thereof extant in the midst of us:
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but the people yet did sacrifice? Will it not then be registred to all succeeding ages to the infamie of our begun Reformation, that Altar-building was acted by some eminent zealots therein,
but the people yet did sacrifice? Will it not then be registered to all succeeding ages to the infamy of our begun Reformation, that Altar-building was acted by Some eminent zealots therein,
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and superstitious doctrines and practice eminently indulged by universal Toleration? The late liberty of innovating superfluous and superstitious ceremonies consistent with the substance of divine worship,
and superstitious doctrines and practice eminently indulged by universal Toleration? The late liberty of innovating superfluous and superstitious ceremonies consistent with the substance of divine worship,
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The Ministers of the Gospel generally throughout the Nation, not many yeares since, acted by a spirit of zeale, did declare against Schisme, Errours, Heresies,
The Ministers of the Gospel generally throughout the nation, not many Years since, acted by a Spirit of zeal, did declare against Schism, Errors, Heresies,
second your attestation with a first and second exhortation to Altar-builders, if they will not cease, follow them with rejection and cutting off from the Sanctuary of God.
second your attestation with a First and second exhortation to Altar-builders, if they will not cease, follow them with rejection and cutting off from the Sanctuary of God.
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Habemus Altare, videlicet Christum & sacrosanctum ipsius sacrificium. Hun. in loc. Inep•i sunt qui hinc alta•ia lapidea vel lignea in Templis Christianorum requirunt. Par. in Heb.
Habemus Altar, videlicet Christ & Sacrosanctum Himself Sacrificium. Hun. in loc. Inep•i sunt qui hinc alta•ia lapidea vel lignea in Templis Christians requirunt. Par. in Hebrew
Ecce qualem Ecclesiae sententiam audire merebit • qui ad convivium nupt•ale, id est, ad Alta•e Domini aut ebriosus, aut adulter, &c. praesumit accedere. Qui agnoscens reatum suum ipse se ab Altari Eccl•siae subtraxerit: ab aeterno illo & coelesti convivio excommunicari penitus non timebi•. Aug. in Christum. De signis ejusdem fractis. Aug. ad Bon. ep. 50.
Ecce qualem Ecclesiae sententiam Audire merebit • qui ad Convivium nupt•ale, id est, ad Alta•e Domini Or Ebriosus, Or adulter, etc. praesumit accedere. Qui agnoscens Guilty suum ipse se ab Altar Eccl•siae subtraxerit: ab aeterno illo & Coelesti convivio excommunicari penitus non timebi•. Aug. in Christ. De signis ejusdem Fractis. Aug. and Bon. Epistle. 50.
Ad Altare visibile quod in Ecclesia ponitur multi scele•ati accedere possunt ad illud coeleste quo praecursor pro nobis introivit Iesus nullus eorum accedere possunt. Aug. de necessitate poenitentiae. Hom. 1.
Ad Altar visibile quod in Ecclesia ponitur multi scele•ati accedere possunt ad illud Celeste quo Precursor Pro nobis introivit Iesus nullus Their accedere possunt. Aug. de necessitate poenitentiae. Hom. 1.
Subscellia thronum mensam ligneam Tabulis Ecclesiae & caetera quae poterant foràs elata combusserunt. Atha. ep. ad solitariam vi•am agentes: quid est Altare? sedes corporis & sanguinis Christi.
Subscellia Throne Mensam ligneam Tables Ecclesiae & caetera Quae poterant foràs elata combusserunt. Atha. Epistle. ad solitariam vi•am agents: quid est Altar? sedes corporis & Blood Christ.
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Dicta hujusmodi non aedificârunt plebem, sed potiùs illam ad Judaicos & Ethnicos ritus impellebant: cum caecâ quâdam NONLATINALPHABET tam à Judaeis quàm ab Ethnicis & Altaria & alios ritus mutuarentur. Pet. Mart. loc. Com. p. 897.
Dicta hujusmodi non aedificârunt plebem, sed potiùs Illam ad Judaicos & Ethnics Ritus impellebant: cum caecâ quâdam tam à Judaeis quàm ab Ethnicis & Altars & Alioth Ritus mutuarentur. Pet. Mart. loc. Come p. 897.
NONLATINALPHABET Unde NONLATINALPHABET the very word in the text, est sacrificium vox Hebraea, & speciatim atque propriè de sacrificatione, & generatim pro toto cu•tu usurpatur, cujus praecipua fere olim pars fuit sacrificium. Vid. Stuch. de sacrificio.
Unde the very word in the text, est Sacrificium vox Hebraea, & Speciatim atque propriè de sacrificatione, & generatim Pro toto cu•tu usurpatur, cujus Principal fere Once pars fuit Sacrificium. Vid. Stuch. de Sacrificio.
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Haec omnia quae de Altari de votis & sacrificiis hic dicuntur non sunt intelligenda Leviticò, sed Evangelicè; Propheta Leviticis verbis significat ea sacra quae Evangelio Christi docentur. Bren. in loc.
Haec omnia Quae de Altar de Votis & Sacrifices hic dicuntur non sunt intelligenda Leviticò, sed Evangelicè; Propheta Leviticis verbis significat ea sacra Quae Evangelio Christ docentur. Bren. in loc.
Loquitur more seculi, quando oblationes omnis generis sacrificiorum adhuc in usu erant; totum verò Dei culium comprehendit externum, Gualt. in loc. sic Ca•• Par. Aretius & Dionys. Carth•s.
Loquitur more Seculi, quando oblationes omnis Generis Sacrifices Adhoc in usu Erant; totum verò Dei culium comprehendit externum, Walter. in loc. sic Ca•• Par. Aretius & Dionys Carth•s.
Credibile est plerasque tribus non nimis laxe habitavisse, cum tot passim essent Cananaei; & tamen gentem ob hominum multitudinem à r• pecuniaria copiosissima sedibus atque possessionibus recipere; sibique urbes atque agros quae illis attribuunt detrahere malunt; quam ut adeo tradita religionis jura mutari aut pollui ab illis paucis tribubus sinant. Mas. in Jos. 22.19.
Credibile est plerasque tribus non nimis lax habitavisse, cum tot passim essent Cananaei; & tamen gentem ob hominum multitudinem à r• pecuniaria copiosissima sedibus atque possessionibus recipere; sibique Cities atque agros Quae illis attribuunt Detract Malunt; quam ut adeo tradita Religion jura mutari Or Pollute ab illis paucis tribubus sinant. Mas. in Jos. 22.19.
Non dubium est quin sancto zelo excanducrint: non omnibus quidem datus gladius in manumsed Pro sua quisque vocatione et officio viriliter & constanter studeat purum religionis statum contra omnescorruptelas. Calv. in text.
Non Dubium est quin sancto Zeal excanducrint: non omnibus quidem Datus gladius in manumsed Pro sua Quisque vocation et Officio Viriliter & Constanter studeat purum Religion Statum contra omnescorruptelas. Calvin in text.
Judaei neminem proselytum faciebant donabant•e jure suae gentis nisi prius s•se circumcidisset, Legem M•s•s recepisset & eorum sacrificiis communicasset. Pet. Mart. loc. Com. p. 204.
Judaei neminem proselytum faciebant donabant•e jure suae gentis nisi prius s•se circumcidisset, Legem M•s•s recepisset & Their Sacrifices communicasset. Pet. Mart. loc. Come p. 204.
Apparet etiam quare tantopere novae res placeant, quoniam mens cum primum quippiam nobile ac p•aestans affert se contemplandum, acriter & attente ipsum int••etur, quo cognito de studio remittit, ideo voluptas definit: verum si priori objecto aliquid recens supponatur, denuo intelligentia contendit studium ea contemplando, & voluptas redit, atque hoc pacto semper rebus novis obiectamus. Pet. Mart. loc. com. p. 330.
Appears etiam quare tantopere novae Rest placeant, quoniam Mens cum primum quippiam Noble ac p•aestans affert se contemplandum, acriter & attent ipsum int••etur, quo cognito de study remittit, ideo voluptas definite: verum si priori objecto Aliquid recens supponatur, anew Intelligence contendit studium ea contemplando, & voluptas Redeem, atque hoc pacto semper rebus Novis obiectamus. Pet. Mart. loc. come. p. 330.
Non habetis novitium Deum, sed eum ipsum qui Abrahamo, Mosi, patribusque ab initio patefecit, & certe non parva hinc confirmatio accedit, quod vetustas doctrinae nobis constat quae per tot secula inter fideles continuata est. Calv. in loc.
Non Habetis novitium God, sed Eum ipsum qui Abrahamo, Mosi, patribusque ab initio patefecit, & certain non parva hinc Confirmation Accedit, quod Vetustas Doctrine nobis constat Quae per tot secula inter fideles continuata est. Calvin in loc.
Causam tanti mali dum vult assignare, eleganti Metaphora utitur, qua significat tam delicatis auribus mundum fore, tam { que } rerum novarum perperam cupidis, ut varios sibi magistros accumulet atque ad nova identidem figmenta circumferatur. Calv. in loc.
Causam tanti mali dum vult assignare, eleganti Metaphor utitur, qua significat tam delicatis auribus Mundum before, tam { que } rerum Novarum Perperam Cupidis, ut varios sibi magistros accumulet atque ad nova identidem figmenta circumferatur. Calvin in loc.
As Paulus Samosatenus, who having unjustly gained riches, and puffed up with pride; usurp'd secular dignities, and made himself a lofty seat and stately throne, after the manner of the Princes of the world, exacting obeisance from the people by check and reviling termes: not much unlike John of Leyden.
As Paulus Samosatene, who having unjustly gained riches, and puffed up with pride; usurped secular dignities, and made himself a lofty seat and stately throne, After the manner of the Princes of the world, exacting obeisance from the people by check and reviling terms: not much unlike John of Leyden.
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NONLATINALPHABET, ideo ap•stolus utitur plurali numero, ut ostendat, seductores illos non uno ava•itiae morbo laborare n c unam duntaxat artem callere, divitias p•rfas nefásque congeroudi, ac simpliciores pecunia emungendi. Ger. in loc.
, ideo ap•stolus utitur plurali numero, ut ostendat, Seductores Illos non Uno ava•itiae morbo laborare n c unam duntaxat Artem callere, Riches p•rfas nefásque congeroudi, ac simpliciores Pecunia emungendi. Ger. in loc.
Mosem in cultu Dei erigendo Deus astrinxit ad Coeleste exemplar, ut nihil formaret in terra, nisi quod congruum esset archetypo ex coelis exhibito. Non habiturus id gratum aut ratum quicquid ex sito cerebro praeter illud effinxisset. Pa•. in loc. Nunc de forma agitur, etiam rerum externarum ad cultum Dei pertinentium, quam noluit Deus humano arbitrio relinquere, sed eam ipse praescrib•re & determinare. R•vel. in Ex.
Moses in cultu Dei erigendo Deus astrinxit ad Celeste exemplar, ut nihil formaret in terra, nisi quod congruum esset Archetype ex Coelis exhibito. Non habiturus id gratum Or ratum quicquid ex sito Cerebro praeter illud effinxisset. Pa•. in loc. Nunc de forma agitur, etiam rerum externarum ad cultum Dei pertinentium, quam noluit Deus Human arbitrio Relinquere, sed eam ipse praescrib•re & determinare. R•vel. in Ex.
By some Prophet of God, who revealed all that should be done to the Temple, as he had anciently told Moses the form of the Tabernacle. Diod. in loc.
By Some Prophet of God, who revealed all that should be done to the Temple, as he had anciently told Moses the from of the Tabernacle. Diodorus in loc.
Opera hominum nominat omnes cultus quos sinc mandato Dei instituunt, & in quibus cultum aliquem religionis collocant, bonâ aliquâ (ut loqui solent) intentione. Mal. in loc.
Opera hominum nominate omnes cultus quos sinc Commandment Dei instituunt, & in quibus cultum aliquem Religion collocant, bonâ aliquâ (ut loqui solent) intention. Malachi in loc.
As NONLATINALPHABET Vid. Leigh Crit. sacr. Bux. Lex. Scapulae. The Septuagint do so use it. See also Mr. Medes Apostasie of latter times. p. 5. where he interprets Apostasie to be a rebellion against God. NONLATINALPHABET of NONLATINALPHABET
As Vid. Leigh Crit. Sacred. Bux. Lex. Scapulae. The septuagint do so use it. See also Mr. Medes Apostasy of latter times. p. 5. where he interprets Apostasy to be a rebellion against God. of
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[ Ut abducant ] ab Ecclesiastica unitate: [ post se ] ad inhaerendum eorum erroribus. Dyonys. Carthus. in loc. Abstrahere autem significat inani gloria tumidos compellere sectatores in sua nomina jurare. Aret. in loc. as did Novatus vid. Euseb. l. 6. c. 4. Religionum Confusio dissipat Ecclesiae consensionem. Mas. in Text.
[ Ut abducant ] ab Ecclesiastica unitate: [ post se ] ad inhaerendum Their erroribus. Dyonys. Carthusian. in loc. Abstrahere autem significat inani gloria tumidos compellere Sectators in sua nomina jurare. Aret. in loc. as did Novatian vid. Eusebius l. 6. c. 4. Religions Confusion dissipate Ecclesiae consensionem. Mas. in Text.
Luctatur in Deo hinc justitia & ira adversus peccata, quae atrociter pec•cantes atrociter puniri & perdi postulat: illinc immensa misericordia & bonitas, quae non vult mortem peccatoris, sed ut convertatur & vivat. Pa•. in Hos. 11.8 Hac particula ostendit Deus quid meriti sunt Israeli•e, & jam se propensum esse ad sumendam poenam quâ dignisunt: non tamen id sine poenitentia vel saltem dubitatione. Calv. in l••.
Luctatur in God hinc justitia & ira Adversus Peccata, Quae atrociter pec•cantes atrociter puniri & perdi postulat: Illinc immensa misericordia & bonitas, Quae non vult mortem Sinners, sed ut convertatur & vivat. Pa•. in Hos. 11.8 Hac Particula ostendit Deus quid Merit sunt Israeli•e, & jam se propensum esse ad sumendam poenam quâ dignisunt: non tamen id sine Penitence vel Saltem dubitatione. Calvin in l••.
As did Amurath sixth King of the Turks against Udislaus king of Hungary & Folonia, when he took absolution from his oath from Cardinal Julian, and fought against the Turks, contrary to the league sworne. See Turk. Hist. p. 297.
As did Amurath sixth King of the Turks against Udislaus King of Hungary & Polonia, when he took absolution from his oath from Cardinal Julian, and fought against the Turks, contrary to the league sworn. See Turk. Hist. p. 297.
Si cursum vitae nostrae propriis consiliis regere volumus, & religionis fideique neg•tium secundum rationem nostram instituere, idem nobis accidit quod pueris quos parentes primum docent incedere, &c. Lav. in Prov. 1.31.
Si Cursum vitae Nostrae propriis Concilis Regere volumus, & Religion fideique neg•tium secundum rationem nostram instituere, idem nobis accidit quod pueris quos Parents primum docent incedere, etc. Lav. in Curae 1.31.
Cujus nomine in religione censeri volumus ab eo redēptos ejusque nos proprios esse profitemur, baptismus est sacramentum confoederationis cum eo in cujus nomen baptizamur. Par. in loc.
Cujus nomine in Religion censeri volumus ab eo redemptos ejusque nos proprios esse profitemur, baptismus est sacramentum confoederationis cum eo in cujus Nome baptizamur. Par. in loc.
