Kneeling to God at parting with friends, or, The fraternal intercessory cry of faith and love setting forth and recommending the primitive mode of taking leave / by J. Danforth, pastor of the church of Christ in Dorchester.
Kneeling to GOD at Parting with Friends ACTS 21.4, 5, 6. And finding Disciples, we tarryed there seve• days, Who said to Paul, through the Spirit that be should not go up to Jerusalem. An• when We had accomplished those days, w• departed,
Kneeling to GOD At Parting with Friends ACTS 21.4, 5, 6. And finding Disciples, we tarried there seve• days, Who said to Paul, through the Spirit that be should not go up to Jerusalem. An• when We had accomplished those days, w• departed,
A Great part of Sacred Scripture i• H•storical: No part U•profitable P•ecepta D cent; Exempla Movent Examples are Powerful Preachers The b•rrenest Ground in Scriptur• bears the richest Mines; Nor can a Child of GOD fall into such a Case or Strait, as for a plentiful Relief whereof, this wonderful Treasury and Store-house is unprovided;
A Great part of Sacred Scripture i• H•storical: No part U•profitable P•ecepta WORSER cent; Exempla Movent Examples Are Powerful Preachers The b•rrenest Ground in Scriptur• bears the Richest Mines; Nor can a Child of GOD fallen into such a Case or Strait, as for a plentiful Relief whereof, this wondered Treasury and Storehouse is unprovided;
To make an Experiment hereof, I have produced this Text at this Time, when we are upon taking our Leave of sundry of our dear Brethren, Ministers and other Christians, now ready to depart from us,
To make an Experiment hereof, I have produced this Text At this Time, when we Are upon taking our Leave of sundry of our dear Brothers, Ministers and other Christians, now ready to depart from us,
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unto divers Places, upon the Service of the Kingdom of CHRIST; Nor am I altogether without hope, that it may prove a Word in Season, and useful, at least, to instruct us in some considerable part of our present Duty; although between our Case,
unto diverse Places, upon the Service of the Kingdom of CHRIST; Nor am I altogether without hope, that it may prove a Word in Season, and useful, At least, to instruct us in Some considerable part of our present Duty; although between our Case,
'Twas not enoug• that an Uncomfortable Contention had parte• Him, and his Com•ortable Companion, Barnabas, that Son of Consolation, [ Acts 13.1, 2. & 15.39, 40. ] But,
'Twas not enoug• that an Uncomfortable Contention had parte• Him, and his Com•ortable Companion, Barnabas, that Son of Consolation, [ Acts 13.1, 2. & 15.39, 40. ] But,
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when, after a large Circuit, (being called by the Spirit from one place to another) He is now bound, in the Spirit, to go to Jerusalem, (Acts 20.16, 22, 23.) Behold!
when, After a large Circuit, (being called by the Spirit from one place to Another) He is now bound, in the Spirit, to go to Jerusalem, (Acts 20.16, 22, 23.) Behold!
the Disciples at Tyre, said to Paul, by the Spirit, that He should not go up unto Jerusalem. What a perplexing exercise was this to the mind of Paul! And doth the Spirit indeed first Bid, and then Forbid? Doth he say one thing at Miletum, and another thing at Tyre? I suppose it not:
the Disciples At Tyre, said to Paul, by the Spirit, that He should not go up unto Jerusalem. What a perplexing exercise was this to the mind of Paul! And does the Spirit indeed First Bid, and then Forbid? Does he say one thing At Miletus, and Another thing At Tyre? I suppose it not:
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and did afterwards also certify Paul and other Saints of the same, Acts 20.23: & 21.11. ] then the Disciples at Tyre did [ as did the Disciples at Cesarea, Acts 21.12. ] by their own Spirits endeavour to disswade Him from this Adventure.
and did afterwards also certify Paul and other Saints of the same, Acts 20.23: & 21.11. ] then the Disciples At Tyre did [ as did the Disciples At Caesarea, Acts 21.12. ] by their own Spirits endeavour to dissuade Him from this Adventure.
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Thus, as our Blessed LORD Suffered affliction from the irregular fondness of Peter. Mat. 16 22, 23. So Paul suffers no small perplexity from his Christian Friends, who having a clearer sight and discerning of his Danger, than of his Duty, and knowing but in part, did very ill to intangle the Sacred Text of the SPIRIT, with their ignorant and fallible, though well meant Commentarys.
Thus, as our Blessed LORD Suffered affliction from the irregular fondness of Peter. Mathew 16 22, 23. So Paul suffers no small perplexity from his Christian Friends, who having a clearer sighed and discerning of his Danger, than of his Duty, and knowing but in part, did very ill to entangle the Sacred Text of the SPIRIT, with their ignorant and fallible, though well meant Commentarys.
[ 1 ] From the Aversion of the Tyrians, o• account of the Suffering which the Holy Spirit had shewed them that Paul would be exposed to at Jerusalem. [ They said to him, by th• Spirit, that He should not go up to Jerusa•em [ that is ] exc•pt he would hazard his Life. An Elliptical Expression;
[ 1 ] From the Aversion of the Tyrians, o• account of the Suffering which the Holy Spirit had showed them that Paul would be exposed to At Jerusalem. [ They said to him, by th• Spirit, that He should not go up to Jerusa•em [ that is ] exc•pt he would hazard his Life. an Elliptical Expression;
I pray thee, Tarry with me. Psal. 109.4. I prayer, Our Translation reads it with a supply of the Verb, I give my self unto Prayer. So in many other places.
I pray thee, Tarry with me. Psalm 109.4. I prayer, Our translation reads it with a supply of the Verb, I give my self unto Prayer. So in many other places.
[ 3. ] From the Admirable Concession, Submission and Condescension of those Exemplary Christians manifested in their most affectionate and encouraging Attendance and Assistance afforded to the Apostle, all along his way through the City,
[ 3. ] From the Admirable Concession, Submission and Condescension of those Exemplary Christians manifested in their most affectionate and encouraging Attendance and Assistance afforded to the Apostle, all along his Way through the city,
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'Tis but a Christian Duty to further them, and help them, in the best way we can: Yea, suppose some particular Enterprizes, upon which they are resolvedly,
It's but a Christian Duty to further them, and help them, in the best Way we can: Yea, suppose Some particular Enterprises, upon which they Are resolvedly,
and by Advise of many, bound forth, and their Removals, on the account thereof, may not be, at the present, perfectly in all points agreeable to the opinion and inclination even of some of their Brethren that have the Spirit of God; yet All that have the Spirit of God, Men, Women and Children, will,
and by advice of many, bound forth, and their Removals, on the account thereof, may not be, At the present, perfectly in all points agreeable to the opinion and inclination even of Some of their Brothers that have the Spirit of God; yet All that have the Spirit of God, Men, Women and Children, will,
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and Posture wherein they made their Applications to the Great God of the Sea, and of the Dry Land, taken notice of by the Holy Ghost, and put upon Everlasting Record ▪ Verily, now, unto the Believer that Realizeth the Omnipresence of the LORD, all the World is God's House, and every Place as an House of Prayer, a Temple for Spiritual Worship.
and Posture wherein they made their Applications to the Great God of the Sea, and of the Dry Land, taken notice of by the Holy Ghost, and put upon Everlasting Record ▪ Verily, now, unto the Believer that Realizeth the Omnipresence of the LORD, all the World is God's House, and every Place as an House of Prayer, a Temple for Spiritual Worship.
I shall endeavour by the Lords Help, to demonstrate this Doctrine from these three Considerations 1. That 'tis the best we can do, in that it is most highly Lawful, and always possible and practicable.
I shall endeavour by the lords Help, to demonstrate this Doctrine from these three Considerations 1. That it's the best we can do, in that it is most highly Lawful, and always possible and practicable.
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First of all, It is most Lawful and Possible. We have Precept, Promise and Example to convince us, that we may Lawfully as well as Possibly turn one anothers Cases into Prayers.
First of all, It is most Lawful and Possible. We have Precept, Promise and Exampl to convince us, that we may Lawfully as well as Possibly turn one another's Cases into Prayers.
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I exhort saith Paul, by the Spirit, 1 Tim 2.1. that Intercessions be made for all men, [ He intends not the Damned, nor such as have Sinned against the Holy Ghost:
I exhort Says Paul, by the Spirit, 1 Tim 2.1. that Intercessions be made for all men, [ He intends not the Damned, nor such as have Sinned against the Holy Ghost:
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Jam. 5. 14, 16. Pray one for another. Although 〈 ◊ 〉 are unworthy of liberty to make Petition fo• our selves, yet the Grace of God allows, y• injoyns us to put in requests for others also Moses, and Samuel, and Daniel, may speak good word for all Israel: & the Debt of Lo• to Jerusalem is to be discharged in the lawf•• and current Coin of Prayers.
Jam. 5. 14, 16. Pray one for Another. Although 〈 ◊ 〉 Are unworthy of liberty to make Petition fo• our selves, yet the Grace of God allows, y• enjoins us to put in requests for Others also Moses, and Samuel, and daniel, may speak good word for all Israel: & the Debt of Lo• to Jerusalem is to be discharged in the lawf•• and current Coin of Prayers.
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Psal. 122 6 Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, They sha• prosper that Love Her. If we are for Examples; Look we to our Father Abraham, Th• first thoughts of Parting with his Son, are fu• of Prayer;
Psalm 122 6 Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, They sha• prosper that Love Her. If we Are for Examples; Look we to our Father Abraham, Th• First thoughts of Parting with his Son, Are fu• of Prayer;
before th• Shore of Tyre was; The Elders of Ephes• being Witnesses; whom, at parting, as a choic• part of his dear Charge, He Surrendred an• Commended,
before th• Shore of Tyre was; The Elders of Ephes• being Witnesses; whom, At parting, as a choic• part of his dear Charge, He Surrendered an• Commended,
unto the Tuition of Heave• Not expecting to see them or do for then any more, upon the Earth. Acts 20.32, 36 38. But Our Lord Jesus is an Example without Exception:
unto the Tuition of Heave• Not expecting to see them or do for then any more, upon the Earth. Acts 20.32, 36 38. But Our Lord jesus is an Exampl without Exception:
unto the Warranty of His own Pattern and Precept He hath graciously added •he further Encouragements of His Promises, That He will even Pardon our Sins to us in •nswer to our Prayers one for another, 1 John •. 16.
unto the Warranty of His own Pattern and Precept He hath graciously added •he further Encouragements of His Promises, That He will even Pardon our Sins to us in •nswer to our Prayers one for Another, 1 John •. 16.
Yea, that if we joyn together in desi•ing and requesting of Him, any thing what•oever, that it shall be done for us by His Fa•her which is in Heaven, Mat. 18.19, 20.
Yea, that if we join together in desi•ing and requesting of Him, any thing what•oever, that it shall be done for us by His Fa•her which is in Heaven, Mathew 18.19, 20.
Coelius [ lib. 20. •ap. 25 ] Relates, that when Themistocles, •pon a severe demand of Moneys from the •nhabitants of Andrios, told them that he brought.
Coelius [ lib. 20. •ap. 25 ] Relates, that when Themistocles, •pon a severe demand of Moneys from the •nhabitants of Andrios, told them that he brought.
True Christians, Disciples, do belong to Christ; Now •ad they not the Spirit of Christ, they were •one of His. Rom. 8.9. They have therefore His Spirit, and He teacheth and helpeth them to Pray, Rom. 8.15, 26. And there is no Chosen Vessel but upon his Conversion, it may be said, Behold he prays. Acts 9.11.
True Christians, Disciples, do belong to christ; Now •ad they not the Spirit of christ, they were •one of His. Rom. 8.9. They have Therefore His Spirit, and He Teaches and Helpeth them to Pray, Rom. 8.15, 26. And there is no Chosen Vessel but upon his Conversion, it may be said, Behold he prays. Acts 9.11.
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If Nathanael be an Israelite indeed, Christ hat•, seen him Kneeling under the Fig-tree. John 1.47, 48. And in Prayer Jacob gets the name of Israel. Gen. 32.28. This therefore they can do for their Brethren, they can Pray for them, to the LORD;
If Nathanael be an Israelite indeed, christ hat•, seen him Kneeling under the Fig tree. John 1.47, 48. And in Prayer Jacob gets the name of Israel. Gen. 32.28. This Therefore they can do for their Brothers, they can Pray for them, to the LORD;
But now, so long as they do but keep within the compass of THIS World, let them go as far as ever they can, they can never get out of the reach of Prayer.
But now, so long as they do but keep within the compass of THIS World, let them go as Far as ever they can, they can never get out of the reach of Prayer.
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after which her face was no more sad 1 Sam. 1 11, 17, 18. Nor was that the only case wherein Prayer hath condescended to become an Informer. Many Holy men of God in late• Times,
After which her face was no more sad 1 Sam. 1 11, 17, 18. Nor was that the only case wherein Prayer hath condescended to become an Informer. Many Holy men of God in late• Times,
Daniel indeed had swift Information from an Angel, but it was obtained by Prayer. Dan 9.21, 22. Are some of our dear Brethren Removing to a great and wide Distance from us, of many hundreds of miles;
daniel indeed had swift Information from an Angel, but it was obtained by Prayer. Dan 9.21, 22. are Some of our dear Brothers Removing to a great and wide Distance from us, of many hundreds of miles;
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yet I do not see what should hinder, but that, if the fault be not our own, we and they may daily meet at the same Throne of Grace, and interchange some comfortable Intelligence.
yet I do not see what should hinder, but that, if the fault be not our own, we and they may daily meet At the same Throne of Grace, and interchange Some comfortable Intelligence.
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Why should we not trust Faith in Prayer, when it hath been making Friends with Gods Name and Promise for Information? [ Luk 16.7, 8 ] What though the Holy SPIRIT do more rarely afford the strong Pleadings of Faith,
Why should we not trust Faith in Prayer, when it hath been making Friends with God's Name and Promise for Information? [ Luk 16.7, 8 ] What though the Holy SPIRIT do more rarely afford the strong Pleadings of Faith,
& mighty Assurances of particular Audience, as to outward Specialties of Persons and Cases, (notwithstanding 'tis not Enthysiastical to say, tha• the LORD is not wont, powerfully to bear in such persuasions of Audience af•er strong Cries, where he means to deny the Request,) yet could we not double the Cape o• Good Hope, although they were beyond Hercules Pillars? And when the Wings of Faith & Prayer have mounted our Souls to the top o• the Promontory of Sacred and Surest Prospect, I mean the Promise, without doubt, the Eye o• Hope, will have a mighty advantage for the making of its most unashaming and most comfortable Observations. Truly,
& mighty Assurances of particular Audience, as to outward Specialties of Persons and Cases, (notwithstanding it's not Enthusiastical to say, tha• the LORD is not wont, powerfully to bear in such persuasions of Audience af•er strong Cries, where he means to deny the Request,) yet could we not double the Cape o• Good Hope, although they were beyond Hercules Pillars? And when the Wings of Faith & Prayer have mounted our Souls to the top o• the Promontory of Sacred and Surest Prospect, I mean the Promise, without doubt, the Eye o• Hope, will have a mighty advantage for the making of its most unashaming and most comfortable Observations. Truly,
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And if the Decree hav• joyned fervent Prayers and gracious Answer• together, as the appointed means to the appointed and desired End, woe be to that Unbelief, that shall put them asunder.
And if the decree hav• joined fervent Prayers and gracious Answer• together, as the appointed means to the appointed and desired End, woe be to that Unbelief, that shall put them asunder.
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I remember, when (Attending on the Colledge ) I had been absent long from my nearest Relations, That HONORABLE PERSON, (with whom I Sojourned divers years,
I Remember, when (Attending on the College) I had been absent long from my nearest Relations, That HONOURABLE PERSON, (with whom I Sojourned diverse Years,
& from whom I my self, [ as well as others, alike devoted to, and in Education for the Service of the Sanctuary ] received much of the kindness of GOD, which the LORD of His Grace, reward with Everlasting Kindness; ) He was pleased to ask me,
& from whom I my self, [ as well as Others, alike devoted to, and in Education for the Service of the Sanctuary ] received much of the kindness of GOD, which the LORD of His Grace, reward with Everlasting Kindness;) He was pleased to ask me,
signifying further, that although other ways of Intelligence were shut up, yet some comfortable satisfaction concerning them, might be obtained in such a way;
signifying further, that although other ways of Intelligence were shut up, yet Some comfortable satisfaction Concerning them, might be obtained in such a Way;
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Oh! may we All now prove the Experiment by that Excellent man of Prayer, suggested seasonably unto One! We shall neither mistake the Paradox, nor miss of the Consolation:
Oh! may we All now prove the Experiment by that Excellent man of Prayer, suggested seasonably unto One! We shall neither mistake the Paradox, nor miss of the Consolation:
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for his Absent Friend, that is himself an honest Favourite with an Earthly Prince, and that is unweariedly improving all Opportunitles for his Friends advantage? Brethren! we also may help our Brethren,
for his Absent Friend, that is himself an honest Favourite with an Earthly Prince, and that is unweariedly improving all Opportunitles for his Friends advantage? Brothers! we also may help our Brothers,
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If other help may seldom reach them, (yet by the Assistance of the Spirit of God ) we may afford them the Help of Prayer every day, and often in a Day.
If other help may seldom reach them, (yet by the Assistance of the Spirit of God) we may afford them the Help of Prayer every day, and often in a Day.
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Thus did Paul to the Saints in Rome. Rom. 1.9. God is my witness whom 〈 ◊ 〉 Serve in the Gospel of His Son, with my ver• Spirit, that without ceasing I make mention o• you always in my prayers;
Thus did Paul to the Saints in Rome. Rom. 1.9. God is my witness whom 〈 ◊ 〉 Serve in the Gospel of His Son, with my ver• Spirit, that without ceasing I make mention o• you always in my Prayers;
Secondly: Because it is as Needful a Lawful, that Parting or Parted Disciple should turn their several Cases into Prayer• Such as stay at Home have Need to Pray 〈 ◊ 〉 Them that go abroad:
Secondly: Because it is as Needful a Lawful, that Parting or Parted Disciple should turn their several Cases into Prayer• Such as stay At Home have Need to Pray 〈 ◊ 〉 Them that go abroad:
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They cannot Prove the Sincerity o• their Obedience to God, or Love to the Saints or obtain any comfor••ble Token and Evidenc• of their own future Prosperi••, that do not Pray for their Brethren, who make a part of th• Church; in Praying for whom, they Pray f• the Peace of Jerusa••m, Psal 122 6. And suppos•, their Br•thr•n should miscarry throug• the weakness or for the want of their Prayers, what horrib e Gui•t will un•voidably b• incurred.
They cannot Prove the Sincerity o• their obedience to God, or Love to the Saints or obtain any comfor••ble Token and Evidenc• of their own future Prosperi••, that do not Pray for their Brothers, who make a part of th• Church; in Praying for whom, they Pray f• the Peace of Jerusa••m, Psalm 122 6. And suppos•, their Br•thr•n should miscarry throug• the weakness or for the want of their Prayers, what horrib e Gui•t will un•voidably b• incurred.
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None but a Cain will make it a Question, Am I my Brothers Keeper? How often doth the Lord permit the Devil to execute the Curses of Witches on their Neighbours,
None but a Cain will make it a Question, Am I my Brother's Keeper? How often does the Lord permit the devil to execute the Curses of Witches on their Neighbours,
Micah 6 5. How often doth the Lord fulfill the Blessings of the Saints? They that are blessed of the G•dly man, shall inherit the Earth: Psal. 37.22. 'Tis Promised, that, One day, the Saints shall be inthroned as Co•ss ss••s with the Lord J•sus Christ, to Judge the World;
micah 6 5. How often does the Lord fulfil the Blessings of the Saints? They that Are blessed of the G•dly man, shall inherit the Earth: Psalm 37.22. It's Promised, that, One day, the Saints shall be Enthroned as Co•ss ss••s with the Lord J•sus christ, to Judge the World;
[ He sha•l Pray for the•, and thou shalt Live ] And Peter to the Churches Prayers Acts 12 5, 12. And Paul to Philemon's Prayers, Philem. v. 22. And to the Prayers of Others.
[ He sha•l Pray for the•, and thou shalt Live ] And Peter to the Churches Prayers Acts 12 5, 12. And Paul to Philemon's Prayers, Philemon v. 22. And to the Prayers of Others.
And the B•nedictory Op•ions of such Saints as stand near the Gate of Heaven, have been allow•d by the Lord, to have a more peculiar hand in the Distribution of Divine B•n•fits.
And the B•nedictory Op•ions of such Saints as stand near the Gate of Heaven, have been allow•d by the Lord, to have a more peculiar hand in the Distribution of Divine B•n•fits.
Yet Our own Single Prayers for our selves, have not so great and extensive an Efficacy as the Prayers of Many others for us may have, in which more Grace is Exercised, by more Subjects, the Lord being also more Glorifyed when after the Prayers, He receives the Praises, not of One but of Many Saints,
Yet Our own Single Prayers for our selves, have not so great and extensive an Efficacy as the Prayers of Many Others for us may have, in which more Grace is Exercised, by more Subject's, the Lord being also more Glorified when After the Prayers, He receives the Praises, not of One but of Many Saints,
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But more particularly to accommodate this Article to the Case of our now Parting Brethren. It will evidently appear that Our joynt Prayers are Needfull for them,
But more particularly to accommodate this Article to the Case of our now Parting Brothers. It will evidently appear that Our joint Prayers Are Needful for them,
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and when, in another Room, the Chirurgeons slashed the Leg that was cut off, to make a more perfect discovery, The poor man felt the Pains of the Gashes,
and when, in Another Room, the Chirurgeons slashed the Leg that was Cut off, to make a more perfect discovery, The poor man felt the Pains of the Gashes,
Even so, If it should fare ill with them, we should Cry out, and if we should Desert them an• Sin in Ceasing to Pray for them, they woul• feel it bitterly. Brethren!
Even so, If it should fare ill with them, we should Cry out, and if we should Desert them an• since in Ceasing to Pray for them, they woul• feel it bitterly. Brothers!
It may fare with the Hoste Abroad, even as the People that send them do demean themselves at Home: Hence the Lord gives a strict Caution, Deut. 23.9. When thine Host goeth forth — then keep thee from every Wicked thing Some Parents have had so strange a Sympathy with their Children, many Scores yea Hundreds of Miles distant from them;
It may fare with the Host Abroad, even as the People that send them do demean themselves At Home: Hence the Lord gives a strict Caution, Deuteronomy 23.9. When thine Host Goes forth — then keep thee from every Wicked thing some Parents have had so strange a sympathy with their Children, many Scores yea Hundreds of Miles distant from them;
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as that no considerable danger or distress hath happ'ned to their Husbands or Children, but they have been distressed and in Agonys themselves, with a strange fear on their Spirits, concerning their Relations, that were in distress at the same Moments of Time.
as that no considerable danger or distress hath happened to their Husbands or Children, but they have been distressed and in Agonies themselves, with a strange Fear on their Spirits, Concerning their Relations, that were in distress At the same Moments of Time.
They therefore have no small Need, that we duly seek the Lord on their behalf. There were some of whom the Apostle John Writes, 1 Joh. 2.19. They went out from us, but they were not of us:
They Therefore have no small Need, that we duly seek the Lord on their behalf. There were Some of whom the Apostle John Writes, 1 John 2.19. They went out from us, but they were not of us:
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as they were sent forth by us, 2 Cor. 8.23 All Extraordinary Calling unto the Service of the Kingdom of Christ, was not so immediately from God, as ever, to exclude the Ministry of Man; as appears in the History o• the Calling of Elizeus and Matthias. Wickliff, Luther, Zwinglius, and other Reformers an• Restorers of the Church, were neither Prophets, Apostles, nor Evangelists, to speak properly ▪ but having received singular Gifts from God, such as the Lord saw His Church stood i• need of,
as they were sent forth by us, 2 Cor. 8.23 All Extraordinary Calling unto the Service of the Kingdom of christ, was not so immediately from God, as ever, to exclude the Ministry of Man; as appears in the History o• the Calling of Elisha and Matthias. Wickliffe, Luther, Zwinglius, and other Reformers an• Restorers of the Church, were neither prophets, Apostles, nor Evangelists, to speak properly ▪ but having received singular Gifts from God, such as the Lord saw His Church stood i• need of,
and living in the time when all goo• Order was disturbed and so being Necessitated and Spirited, to act some things besid• and beyond the Common Order; their Action and Successes somewhat,
and living in the time when all goo• Order was disturbed and so being Necessitated and Spirited, to act Some things besid• and beyond the Common Order; their Actium and Successes somewhat,
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therefore we find them by some Godly Writers Metonimically calle• Extraordinary and Apostolical Ministers o• the Church of God: Truly they had tom• Uncommon Seals set unto their Ministry, bu• neither were Miracles necessary to attend The• Ministry, nor yet the Ministry of all such o• old as had a Proper Extraordinary Calling, a• the Examples of many Old Testament Prophets and of John the Baptist do shew.
Therefore we find them by Some Godly Writers Metonymically calle• Extraordinary and Apostolical Ministers o• the Church of God: Truly they had tom• Uncommon Seals Set unto their Ministry, bu• neither were Miracles necessary to attend The• Ministry, nor yet the Ministry of all such o• old as had a Proper Extraordinary Calling, a• the Examples of many Old Testament prophets and of John the Baptist do show.
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and from those Media which God hath •ppointed in His Church, and deriving Power •f administring Divine things alone immedi•tely from God, though their Call is by man, from •he Lord, who also (not without good Education •y men for the most part) hath qualify'd •nd fitted them for their Calling: I say,
and from those Media which God hath •ppointed in His Church, and deriving Power •f administering Divine things alone immedi•tely from God, though their Call is by man, from •he Lord, who also (not without good Education •y men for the most part) hath qualified •nd fitted them for their Calling: I say,
as •here is such a Ministry for the building up of ••e Church Catholick in the several similary Visible particular Parts of it, viz. Particular •ongregational Churches, so there is an Incum•ency of Duty on this Ministry and these •hurches to expend and bestow both Pray•rs and Pains for the stretching forth the Curtains of their increated Solomon, and the •athering of others,
as •here is such a Ministry for the building up of ••e Church Catholic in the several similary Visible particular Parts of it, viz. Particular •ongregational Churches, so there is an Incum•ency of Duty on this Ministry and these •hurches to expend and bestow both Pray•rs and Pains for the stretching forth the Curtains of their increated Solomon, and the •athering of Others,
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The Wor• is carried on by Him that gives Gifts unt• men, and Pastors and Teachers to build up the Body of Christ, till we all come, &c. Eph 4 10 — 13. And the Word is to be committe• to faithful men, who are to transmit it further 2 Tim. 2.2.
The Wor• is carried on by Him that gives Gifts unt• men, and Pastors and Teachers to built up the Body of christ, till we all come, etc. Ephesians 4 10 — 13. And the Word is to be committe• to faithful men, who Are to transmit it further 2 Tim. 2.2.
Acts 8.4, 5, 6. O• Candle may serve to light up many more and One Church may lend materials to the fu•nishing of Another Cant. 8.8, 9, 10. T•• Candlestick that holds the Candle must n• Monopolize its light and influence:
Acts 8.4, 5, 6. O• Candle may serve to Light up many more and One Church may lend materials to the fu•nishing of another Cant 8.8, 9, 10. T•• Candlestick that holds the Candle must n• Monopolize its Light and influence:
T• Church that is already Organ••ed, 〈 ◊ 〉 with Christ, of Common Council, Care and Endeavour, for the Communication of what may tend to the New Up-springing & Maturity of Sister Churches. Yea every Believer hath some degree of a Catholick Spirit in him, wishing that all the World, and striving to the utmost of his Influence, that all that are near him, may become a•together such as he is [ except his Bonds, ] Acts 26 29.
T• Church that is already Organ••ed, 〈 ◊ 〉 with christ, of Common Council, Care and Endeavour, for the Communication of what may tend to the New Upspringing & Maturity of Sister Churches. Yea every Believer hath Some degree of a Catholic Spirit in him, wishing that all the World, and striving to the utmost of his Influence, that all that Are near him, may become a•together such as he is [ except his Bonds, ] Acts 26 29.
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And, as for New-England, Let our ancient Charter• speak, what our Fathers Professed Intention a•d Design was in coming hither, Ʋiz Not only purely and peaceably to Enjoy, but also generousl• an• chari•ably to Spread and Propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and •o direct the blind Pagans in the way to blessedness for ever.
And, as for New england, Let our ancient Charter• speak, what our Father's Professed Intention a•d Design was in coming hither, Ʋiz Not only purely and peaceably to Enjoy, but also generousl• an• chari•ably to Spread and Propagate the Gospel of jesus christ, and •o Direct the blind Pagans in the Way to blessedness for ever.
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and how it Flourished, and how many of those American Converts have had a Triumphant Pass•ge into G•ory; but since that Work is grown out of our Hearts and Prayers, 'tis dolefull to observe what dark and deadly S•mptoms, in most places, do app•ar upon the face thereof.
and how it Flourished, and how many of those American Converts have had a Triumphant Pass•ge into G•ory; but since that Work is grown out of our Hearts and Prayers, it's doleful to observe what dark and deadly S•mptoms, in most places, do app•ar upon the face thereof.
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When Gods Times to favour a People are come: His •aints do greatly pitty their Stones and Dust, •sal. 102.13, 14. But when the Lords Rem••bran••rs hold their peace, The Lord Himself also holds His Hand, as if He had forgotten His Work;
When God's Times to favour a People Are come: His •aints do greatly pity their Stones and Dust, •sal. 102.13, 14. But when the lords Rem••bran••rs hold their peace, The Lord Himself also holds His Hand, as if He had forgotten His Work;
for, His stated Order, He will observe, and stands upon His Honour and Glory, of being sought unto by the House of Israel to do it for them, Ezek. 36.37. The Lord recover and revive that work, and our Prayers for it, for His Holy Name sake.
for, His stated Order, He will observe, and Stands upon His Honour and Glory, of being sought unto by the House of Israel to do it for them, Ezekiel 36.37. The Lord recover and revive that work, and our Prayers for it, for His Holy Name sake.
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Amen. But to proceed, were not our Fathers a Generation of Witnesses and Confessors of the Lord Jesus Christ? Did not God the Father of Christ put His Son into Possession of these Ends of the Earth, by livery and seizin, when He cast out many of the Heathen, and planted His People here, in their stead? And were not these Churches of Christ Jesus to be Pillars for th• Truth, 1 Tim. 2.15? When Israel Apostatized to Idolatry, many of Asher, forsook their Inheritances,
Amen. But to proceed, were not our Father's a Generation of Witnesses and Confessors of the Lord jesus christ? Did not God the Father of christ put His Son into Possession of these Ends of the Earth, by livery and seizin, when He cast out many of the Heathen, and planted His People Here, in their stead? And were not these Churches of christ jesus to be Pillars for th• Truth, 1 Tim. 2.15? When Israel Apostatized to Idolatry, many of Asher, forsook their Inheritances,
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and came and dwelt in Judah for Religions sake, and when Prophecy was restored to Israel, behold a Pr•phetess of the Daughter• of Phanuel of that Tribe: Luk. 2.36.
and Come and dwelled in Judah for Religions sake, and when Prophecy was restored to Israel, behold a Pr•phetess of the Daughter• of Phanuel of that Tribe: Luk. 2.36.
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And are the Days near for the Illumination of the Dark Parts of the World? May we not humbly Hope, that New-England (though Sinful ) shall have an hand therein 〈 ◊ 〉 What if the Lord will have His Word go forth along into this America, from His Jerusa•em here? and that too,
And Are the Days near for the Illumination of the Dark Parts of the World? May we not humbly Hope, that New england (though Sinful) shall have an hand therein 〈 ◊ 〉 What if the Lord will have His Word go forth along into this America, from His Jerusa•em Here? and that too,
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And I will add this further, Hath the Lord made the Offers of the Gospel by the Ministers of these Churches, Acceptable unto any Considerable Places [ sometimes deeply prejudiced against us and our way of Worshipping the Lord, by occasion of Auncient Severities ] and opened a Door unto us, to shew them the Kindness of God,
And I will add this further, Hath the Lord made the Offers of the Gospel by the Ministers of these Churches, Acceptable unto any Considerable Places [ sometime deeply prejudiced against us and our Way of Worshipping the Lord, by occasion of Ancient Severities ] and opened a Door unto us, to show them the Kindness of God,
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for their Everlasting Good? And hath the Lord Inclined some other Places more remote, to send •ither for Spiritual Help, rather than to other Lands? And hath the Lord Inclined the Hearts of sundry of our Dear Brethren, both Ministers and other Christians, to accept of Mission unto such Service; and are they now going forth, [ One of them having been lately Separated to the Pastoral Office, over a Little Church, with Fasting and Prayer, by the Reve•end Elders and Messengers of divers of our Churches ] And shall we not Kneel for •hem before the Lord? What we All owe •o God and to His Kingdom, we have Sepa•ated them to discharge it for us,
for their Everlasting Good? And hath the Lord Inclined Some other Places more remote, to send •ither for Spiritual Help, rather than to other Lands? And hath the Lord Inclined the Hearts of sundry of our Dear Brothers, both Ministers and other Christians, to accept of Mission unto such Service; and Are they now going forth, [ One of them having been lately Separated to the Pastoral Office, over a Little Church, with Fasting and Prayer, by the Reve•end Elders and Messengers of diverse of our Churches ] And shall we not Kneel for •hem before the Lord? What we All owe •o God and to His Kingdom, we have Sepa•ated them to discharge it for us,
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than the Churches of God in other Countries are, since they are peculiarly Ours, and our Offering to the LORD? Do we not yet know that we stand but in ill Terms with the Lord our God,
than the Churches of God in other Countries Are, since they Are peculiarly Ours, and our Offering to the LORD? Do we not yet know that we stand but in ill Terms with the Lord our God,
and that an Offering will not be easily Accepted from declined and provoking New-England? And have we not th• greater need to use what humble Importunity we can? Paul desires the Brethren to pray for Him, that his Charitable Offerings an• Services might be accepted of the Saints;
and that an Offering will not be Easily Accepted from declined and provoking New england? And have we not th• greater need to use what humble Importunity we can? Paul Desires the Brothers to pray for Him, that his Charitable Offerings an• Services might be accepted of the Saints;
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when we see the Glory of His Paternal Holiness and Severity, and our own Vileness Well, I will be humbly bold to say, that a Price is this day put into our Hands, may we have Hearts to improve it.
when we see the Glory of His Paternal Holiness and Severity, and our own Vileness Well, I will be humbly bold to say, that a Price is this day put into our Hands, may we have Hearts to improve it.
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as wise Courtiers when under a Cloud, seek, and make much of some Ingratiating Errand into the presence of their Prince, especially some matter of mighty Consequence to the Realm and State;
as wise Courtiers when under a Cloud, seek, and make much of Some Ingratiating Errand into the presence of their Prince, especially Some matter of mighty Consequence to the Realm and State;
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So were we wise Christians, we should prize highly any good Errand, into the Presence of the Lord, especially such an Important Errand as this, wherein the Great Affairs of His Kingdom and G•ory and of the Souls of men are concerned May we obtain such Grace, that the Lord, may s•e our hearts once purely and throughly concerned,
So were we wise Christians, we should prize highly any good Errand, into the Presence of the Lord, especially such an Important Errand as this, wherein the Great Affairs of His Kingdom and G•ory and of the Souls of men Are concerned May we obtain such Grace, that the Lord, may s•e our hearts once purely and thoroughly concerned,
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and the Help thereof, but, that FRUIT may abound unto YOUR ac•ount, both now, and in the day of Christ. Your Applications to the Throne of Grace for us, shall further Your Own We•come at that Throne,
and the Help thereof, but, that FRUIT may abound unto YOUR ac•ount, both now, and in the day of christ. Your Applications to the Throne of Grace for us, shall further Your Own We•come At that Throne,
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as well as Ours; and moreover, whatsoever we shall obtain and prevail to do, by the force of your Prayers (next under CHRIST) and by the force of New Englands Prayers 'twill be accepted as if New-England and you had done it your selves.
as well as Ours; and moreover, whatsoever we shall obtain and prevail to do, by the force of your Prayers (next under CHRIST) and by the force of New Englands Prayers it'll be accepted as if New england and you had done it your selves.
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As for some of the Plantations which they are sent unto, Is not their Mode of Settlement an high Provcoation to the Lord? Who can justify their laying out of,
As for Some of the Plantations which they Are sent unto, Is not their Mode of Settlement an high Provcoation to the Lord? Who can justify their laying out of,
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but even to Civility it self? And who then can much wonder if many of the Rising Generation should grow Atheistical, Ignorant, Erroneous, Profane, Profligate, and Abominable, having no such Publick Spiritual Means to restrain them from Vice,
but even to Civility it self? And who then can much wonder if many of the Rising Generation should grow Atheistical, Ignorant, Erroneous, Profane, Profligate, and Abominable, having not such Public Spiritual Means to restrain them from Vice,
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and to have promoted their Conversion, as in other Places is Enjoyed? Is not Worldliness a Reigning Sin among them? Now the Friendship of the World is Enmity to God;
and to have promoted their Conversion, as in other Places is Enjoyed? Is not Worldliness a Reigning since among them? Now the Friendship of the World is Enmity to God;
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And how many are grown Old in a custom of Sinning? and can they change? Can they learn to do well, who are accustomed to do evil? And how inveterate have some been in their Prejudices against even Godliness it self,
And how many Are grown Old in a custom of Sinning? and can they change? Can they Learn to do well, who Are accustomed to do evil? And how inveterate have Some been in their Prejudices against even Godliness it self,
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when he suddenly met with a great Parcel of milk white Dry Bones, •n Embleme of the Dead Souls that Ezekiel was Commanded to Prophecy over, that they might live.
when he suddenly met with a great Parcel of milk white Dry Bones, •n Emblem of the Dead Souls that Ezekielem was Commanded to Prophecy over, that they might live.
Verily their Spiritual Resurrection will not be obtained without Prayer. The Lord will be sought to for the Life of such Souls, Ezek. 36.26, 37. Yet at the Faith and Prayer of others for them, God can Pardon mighty Sins, Mat 9 2. And cast out Monstrous Devils and Lusts, that will not otherwise be ejected but by Fasting and Prayer, Mark 9.29. Oh! Can we endure to see the Destruction of so many English People, and not make an Out-cry of Prayer to the Lord on their behalf? [ Esther 8.6. ]
Verily their Spiritual Resurrection will not be obtained without Prayer. The Lord will be sought to for the Life of such Souls, Ezekiel 36.26, 37. Yet At the Faith and Prayer of Others for them, God can Pardon mighty Sins, Mathew 9 2. And cast out Monstrous Devils and Lustiest, that will not otherwise be ejected but by Fasting and Prayer, Mark 9.29. Oh! Can we endure to see the Destruction of so many English People, and not make an Outcry of Prayer to the Lord on their behalf? [ Esther 8.6. ]
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and how shall they escape if they neglect so great Salvation? and when the Lord once puts them thus upon the Wheel, (and God knows whether as to many of them, it may not be the last probation time, that ever they shall have) our hearts should tremble for them,
and how shall they escape if they neglect so great Salvation? and when the Lord once puts them thus upon the Wheel, (and God knows whither as to many of them, it may not be the last probation time, that ever they shall have) our hearts should tremble for them,
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yet Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Have they not been born and bred in the very depth of the Apostacies of these Churches? However, it is with them personally,
yet Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Have they not been born and bred in the very depth of the Apostasies of these Churches? However, it is with them personally,
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yet doth not Publick Guilt involve them as well as others? As for Satan (whose Kingdom they are sent to destroy, in the Name of Christ) He will stand at theirs (as He did at Joshua's ) Right-hand, to resist them: Not only with cursed Temptations; but also with cruel Accusations; May He but see them Cleathed with filthy Raiment before the Angel:
yet does not Public Gilded involve them as well as Others? As for Satan (whose Kingdom they Are sent to destroy, in the Name of christ) He will stand At theirs (as He did At Joshua's) Right-hand, to resist them: Not only with cursed Temptations; but also with cruel Accusations; May He but see them Cleathed with filthy Raiment before the Angel:
Oh! How much is lacking in Faith, hope, love, zeal, purity, and what is wanting of Perfection of Sanctification, is doubtless made up with Imperfection and Corruption: But they ought to be extraordinarily holy, abstaining, not from Evil only,
Oh! How much is lacking in Faith, hope, love, zeal, purity, and what is wanting of Perfection of Sanctification, is doubtless made up with Imperfection and Corruption: But they ought to be extraordinarily holy, abstaining, not from Evil only,
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but even from all appearance of Evil, that adventure upon such Extraordinary Service, and most strictly must they walk, that have such and so many Eyes upon them, that will judge of our whole Religion, wholly by their Conversations? If Satan should trip them (and he will be sure to do the utmost that he shall be permitted towards it) what a scandal would arise to Religion, what an incurable ruine to that Work under their hands!
but even from all appearance of Evil, that adventure upon such Extraordinary Service, and most strictly must they walk, that have such and so many Eyes upon them, that will judge of our Whole Religion, wholly by their Conversations? If Satan should trip them (and he will be sure to do the utmost that he shall be permitted towards it) what a scandal would arise to Religion, what an incurable ruin to that Work under their hands!
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and do not they need Prayers then, that must do well and bear ill, and must adventure all for Jesus Christ? and so more than Fight with Beasts at Ephesus. Besides, they are young and in•xperienced,
and do not they need Prayers then, that must do well and bear ill, and must adventure all for jesus christ? and so more than Fight with Beasts At Ephesus. Beside, they Are young and in•xperienced,
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Consider we in the last place, that 'tis the most •owerful and successful thing that we can do •or our Brethren, to put in daily for them at •he Throne of Mercy.
Consider we in the last place, that it's the most •owerful and successful thing that we can do •or our Brothers, to put in daily for them At •he Throne of Mercy.
as cannot possibly miscar•y in their well grounded Suits for Grace? • Joh. 5 14, 15 If King David stood so much upon His Honour, that He would not •ecal His banished (though his Heart was set •pon it) until one of his most noble Peers, •id supplicate Him for it:
as cannot possibly miscar•y in their well grounded Suits for Grace? • John 5 14, 15 If King David stood so much upon His Honour, that He would not •ecal His banished (though his Heart was Set •pon it) until one of his most noble Peers, •id supplicate Him for it:
But God is of one mind: Can Prayer turn Him? Verily His invariable mind •nd d•cree is, that His outward Works shall •urn upon the Wheel of Prayer, Mat. 6.6.
But God is of one mind: Can Prayer turn Him? Verily His invariable mind •nd d•cree is, that His outward Works shall •urn upon the Wheel of Prayer, Mathew 6.6.
and that our hearts and desires within us shall bear the Counter part unto His Will and Designs without us, referring to what desirable good shall come to pass,
and that our hearts and Desires within us shall bear the Counter part unto His Will and Designs without us, referring to what desirable good shall come to pass,
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than with His own Will and Work And if the Spirit helps our infirmities, Our infirmitie• (no more than El as his Passions) shall no• hinder the Success of our Prayers, any more than the acceptance of our Persons in Christ Jesus.
than with His own Will and Work And if the Spirit helps our infirmities, Our infirmitie• (no more than El as his Passion) shall no• hinder the Success of our Prayers, any more than the acceptance of our Persons in christ jesus.
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' Though we have Dross in our most golden Prayers, yet we have a curious and careful Refiner at the Altar of Incense into whose Golden Censer they must pass,
' Though we have Dross in our most golden Prayers, yet we have a curious and careful Refiner At the Altar of Incense into whose Golden Censer they must pass,
We are Interc•ssours, but not of Mediation, we are Priests unto God, yet (saith Judicious Ames, ) not so much as Subordinate to Christ in His Priestly Office He offers, He presents and pleads His ow• Blood and M•rits in the holi•st of all;
We Are Interc•ssours, but not of Mediation, we Are Priests unto God, yet (Says Judicious Ames,) not so much as Subordinate to christ in His Priestly Office He offers, He presents and pleads His ow• Blood and M•rits in the holi•st of all;
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we open our Mouths wide (by Hi• Spirit) and stand in the capacity of Reciever• whereas He stands alone in the high Qualit• of a Mediatorial Procurer of Blessings.
we open our Mouths wide (by Hi• Spirit) and stand in the capacity of Reciever• whereas He Stands alone in the high Qualit• of a Mediatorial Procurer of Blessings.
B• how is the Grace and Blessing in the Ne• Covenant most Free, when as it is not to b• attained without much Pains in Prayer? Yet what can be more free and easy than to Ask and Receive? How can we take in much Mercy,
B• how is the Grace and Blessing in the Ne• Covenant most Free, when as it is not to b• attained without much Pains in Prayer? Yet what can be more free and easy than to Ask and Receive? How can we take in much Mercy,
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and Acknowledgment, to the Millions Per Annum, that it is repayed withal? And whence have we this poor mite also? Doth not the same bountiful Hand that bestows the consequent Blessings, Create and Assist the antecedent Prayers for them? Is not Gospel-Prayer a part of Salvation,
and Acknowledgment, to the Millions Per Annum, that it is repaid withal? And whence have we this poor mite also? Does not the same bountiful Hand that bestows the consequent Blessings, Create and Assist the antecedent Prayers for them? Is not Gospel-Prayer a part of Salvation,
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Gods Decrees are Absolute, His Gifts free and absolute, without the Scientia Media, & the moral conditionateing Terms on which the first Grace & all Salvation some say is to be had,
God's Decrees Are Absolute, His Gifts free and absolute, without the Scientia Media, & the moral conditionateing Terms on which the First Grace & all Salvation Some say is to be had,
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and without the wonder•ul Merits of Condignity and Supererrogation or of Congruity and the other Paradoxes of the Jesuites. You will say then, wherein consists the Efficacy of Prayer? Since if we do but what is duty to do, what thanks do we deserve;
and without the wonder•ul Merits of Condignity and Supererogation or of Congruity and the other Paradoxes of the Jesuits. You will say then, wherein consists the Efficacy of Prayer? Since if we do but what is duty to do, what thanks do we deserve;
and what Obligations in any wise can we lay the Lord under thereby? Yea in our best Prayers we come short of our Duty? I Answer, In that, the Grace and Exercise also of Prayer in the up grown, is given in Con•unction with other Mercys inseparably,
and what Obligations in any wise can we lay the Lord under thereby? Yea in our best Prayers we come short of our Duty? I Answer, In that, the Grace and Exercise also of Prayer in the up grown, is given in Con•unction with other mercies inseparably,
now God hath Ordained such an Order and Method in the Application of the benefits, that we shall first take and use the Key and thereby come at further Mercys:
now God hath Ordained such an Order and Method in the Application of the benefits, that we shall First take and use the Key and thereby come At further mercies:
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as if God had certainly decreed the End without the Means. And they Blaspheme the Lord Jesus Christ, who look to Prayer, more than unto Christ Himself;
as if God had Certainly decreed the End without the Means. And they Blaspheme the Lord jesus christ, who look to Prayer, more than unto christ Himself;
'Tis CHRISTS NAME mainly and not our Prayers that hath Power with God and with Christ Joh. 14.23. What eve• yee Ask in MY NAME, I will do it. Christians!
It's CHRIST NAME mainly and not our Prayers that hath Power with God and with christ John 14.23. What eve• ye Ask in MY NAME, I will do it. Christians!
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God may break your Prayers to pieces and make them Nehushtans, and you shall be so shut up, that you shall not be able to Pray, till you mend that Great Fault.
God may break your Prayers to Pieces and make them Nehushtans, and you shall be so shut up, that you shall not be able to Pray, till you mend that Great Fault.
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Time would fail, to mention other Instances, faithfully Recorded by one of our Reverend Seers, in his precious B•••k, Intituled, The Preva•ency of Prayer, to which I refer you.
Time would fail, to mention other Instances, faithfully Recorded by one of our Reverend Seers, in his precious B•••k, Entitled, The Preva•ency of Prayer, to which I refer you.
Proper Prayer, both Mental and Vocal, not Publick only, but also Private and Secret. Make dayly most Religious Representations of your Wills and Desires as to these Matters, unto the Lord, and Pour out your Hearts before Him:
Proper Prayer, both Mental and Vocal, not Public only, but also Private and Secret. Make daily most Religious Representations of your Wills and Desires as to these Matters, unto the Lord, and Pour out your Hearts before Him:
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I add, He is a Stranger in Israel that hath not heard of the deplorable Estate of Religion (not to mention Morality) in some of the English Plantations in thi• America; and for what an astonishing Number of years, Ignorance, Atheism, Profaneness and Confusion have prevailed, not only to the amazement of their Neighbours,
I add, He is a Stranger in Israel that hath not herd of the deplorable Estate of Religion (not to mention Morality) in Some of the English Plantations in thi• America; and for what an astonishing Number of Years, Ignorance, Atheism, Profaneness and Confusion have prevailed, not only to the amazement of their Neighbours,
but also unto the Grief and Lamentation of all Good and Wise men, among themselves, who still found their Essays and Motions for general Reformation, without the desired success.
but also unto the Grief and Lamentation of all Good and Wise men, among themselves, who still found their Essays and Motions for general Reformation, without the desired success.
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And in truth, we are swallowed up, when we venture to wade into the deep Mysteries of the hidden Counsels of the Wisdom, Soveraignty, and Holiness of God;
And in truth, we Are swallowed up, when we venture to wade into the deep Mysteres of the hidden Counsels of the Wisdom, Sovereignty, and Holiness of God;
The Good Lord give every of Them to have such an Interpreter among them, for His Mercies sake, Amen. But if any Thunders have uttered the Voice of God,
The Good Lord give every of Them to have such an Interpreter among them, for His mercies sake, Amen. But if any Thunders have uttered the Voice of God,
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and to the like Discoveries of Gods Mind and Way, that are made and exhibited to us in His Written O•acles, as that I cannot forbear to give an hint thereof:
and to the like Discoveries of God's Mind and Way, that Are made and exhibited to us in His Written O•acles, as that I cannot forbear to give an hint thereof:
And what is the Voice of the Lord unto some of the Plantations! Among many other Things, doth not the Lord say, Oh my poor People, whom I have permitted to spread abroad in the Wilderness,
And what is the Voice of the Lord unto Some of the Plantations! Among many other Things, does not the Lord say, O my poor People, whom I have permitted to spread abroad in the Wilderness,
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and to labour under Spiritual Difficulties! I know the Prejudices you have long had, against your Neighbours the Churches of New-England, especially for some of their Strictnesses and Severities in their Excess of Zeal for My Name: I am not ignorant,
and to labour under Spiritual Difficulties! I know the Prejudices you have long had, against your Neighbours the Churches of New england, especially for Some of their Strictnesses and Severities in their Excess of Zeal for My Name: I am not ignorant,
I also have seen all their Transgressions and Declensions, and have variously Punished them, using both ordinary and extraordinary Means for their Recovery;
I also have seen all their Transgressions and Declensions, and have variously Punished them, using both ordinary and extraordinary Means for their Recovery;
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and many of you, for your part, have (as Jobs three Friends) reputed them, Wicked Hypocrites, and their strict Profession to be nothing but a vile Formality, for which the Divine Vengeance comes down upon Them; yet although the Distance between you is so wide, I that have Mercies in store for you both, am absolutely resolved, that th•y shall not be b•stowed,
and many of you, for your part, have (as Jobs three Friends) reputed them, Wicked Hypocrites, and their strict Profession to be nothing but a vile Formality, for which the Divine Vengeance comes down upon Them; yet although the Distance between you is so wide, I that have mercies in store for you both, am absolutely resolved, that th•y shall not be b•stowed,
until the difference be made up, yea, I am resolved, that your Offerings to the Lord, shall be put into Their Hands, and that you shall be much in Their Hearts and Prayers, before you be Accepted to highest Favour's, and B essings, to become a Name, a Praise, and a G ory to Me in the Earth;
until the difference be made up, yea, I am resolved, that your Offerings to the Lord, shall be put into Their Hands, and that you shall be much in Their Hearts and Prayers, before you be Accepted to highest Favour's, and B essings, to become a Name, a Praise, and a G ory to Me in the Earth;
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I proceed to say, that to me, it is no Wonder that choicest Blessings are but sparingly bestowed upon particular Persons and Families and Churches too,
I proceed to say, that to me, it is no Wonder that Choicest Blessings Are but sparingly bestowed upon particular Persons and Families and Churches too,
since (while Iniquity aboundeth) Love and Zeal, Wax cold, and there are so few Church Fastings and Prayers, & Family Fastings and Prayers, & the Private Meetings of the Ʋpright, are by so many laid aside. Oh sensible Believer!
since (while Iniquity Aboundeth) Love and Zeal, Wax cold, and there Are so few Church Fastings and Prayers, & Family Fastings and Prayers, & the Private Meetings of the Ʋpright, Are by so many laid aside. O sensible Believer!
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Well, we are now before God, and our Brethren have beg'd our Prayers, and under God and Christ, have a great Confidence of them, Let us not say them Nay;
Well, we Are now before God, and our Brothers have begged our Prayers, and under God and christ, have a great Confidence of them, Let us not say them Nay;
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[ to use the Words of Nazianzen, concerning that Heavenly Heroesse and Powerful Amazon, his Sister ] Not her Sex, not her Nation, not her Sins, not her Misery, nor yet her Delays, from the LORD, can discourage her:
[ to use the Words of Nazianzen, Concerning that Heavenly Heroesse and Powerful Amazon, his Sister ] Not her Sex, not her nation, not her Sins, not her Misery, nor yet her Delays, from the LORD, can discourage her:
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Doth He give a Discouraging, Chiding, Ʋpbraiding Answer? 'Tis well (thinks she) His Majesty Vouchsafes, at all, to Reply; that He condescends to Argue the Case, and Capitulate,
Does He give a Discouraging, Chiding, Ʋpbraiding Answer? It's well (thinks she) His Majesty Vouchsafes, At all, to Reply; that He condescends to Argue the Case, and Capitulate,
and Prevailed [ Gen. 32.24, 27. Hos. 12.4. ] [ Like as He Commanded Athens of old, that could do any thing with Her, who could do every thing with Him that Sway'd that State• ] But on the other hand consider, He that Prays coldly, begs a Denyal.
and Prevailed [ Gen. 32.24, 27. Hos. 12.4. ] [ Like as He Commanded Athens of old, that could do any thing with Her, who could do every thing with Him that Swayed that State• ] But on the other hand Consider, He that Prays coldly, begs a Denial.
And if this Branch of the Exhortation Laden with the full ripe Clusters of Eschol, fall chiefly to our Share, that Stay at Home; Let the other Branch be especially for such as Move Abroad, to carry with them:
And if this Branch of the Exhortation Laden with the full ripe Clusters of Eschol, fallen chiefly to our Share, that Stay At Home; Let the other Branch be especially for such as Move Abroad, to carry with them:
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It Urgeth upon YOU the Wise Merchandize of Practical Prayer. There is in every act of Gospel Obedience, a certain Power to Impetrate Blessings at the Hands of God.
It Urges upon YOU the Wise Merchandise of Practical Prayer. There is in every act of Gospel obedience, a certain Power to Impetrate Blessings At the Hands of God.
[ Ames. Medul. p. 266. Amst. ] This is figuratively denominated Prayer: •et is it so necessary, as that no Prayers are, with the Lord acceptable and prevalent without it.
[ Ames. Medul. p. 266. Amsterdam ] This is figuratively denominated Prayer: •et is it so necessary, as that no Prayers Are, with the Lord acceptable and prevalent without it.
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Obedience is better than Sacrifice [ 1 Sam. 15.22. ] If we separate Prayer from Obedience, we maim the Sacrifice, and shall offer a blind, lame, corrupt unacceptable, abominable thing.
obedience is better than Sacrifice [ 1 Sam. 15.22. ] If we separate Prayer from obedience, we maim the Sacrifice, and shall offer a blind, lame, corrupt unacceptable, abominable thing.
The Sluggard desireth: and hath nothing, Prov. 13.4. but Hunger and Nakedness, Prov. 23.21. because his hands refuse to labour. Prov. 21.25. Is•ael bound for Canaan must Stand still from Diffidence and Distraction, but not from Endeavour, Exod. 14.13, 15. — And the Lord said unto Moses, wherefore Cryest thou unto me:
The Sluggard Desires: and hath nothing, Curae 13.4. but Hunger and Nakedness, Curae 23.21. Because his hands refuse to labour. Curae 21.25. Is•ael bound for Canaan must Stand still from Diffidence and Distraction, but not from Endeavour, Exod 14.13, 15. — And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore Christ thou unto me:
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The Objections that I suspect, refer chi•fly to these Four Heads. [ 1 ] The Work. [ 2. ] The Call. [ 3. ] The Times. [ 4 ] The Events 1. The Work it self:
The Objections that I suspect, refer chi•fly to these Four Heads. [ 1 ] The Work. [ 2. ] The Call. [ 3. ] The Times. [ 4 ] The Events 1. The Work it self:
Is it not for the Glory of G•d, and Good of men? Do not both Piety and Charity constrain unto it? Or was it set about without thoughts, cares, counsels, prayers, fears? Is not the Open Door that is afforded,
Is it not for the Glory of G•d, and Good of men? Do not both Piety and Charity constrain unto it? Or was it Set about without thoughts, Cares, Counsels, Prayers, fears? Is not the Open Door that is afforded,
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an Answer of many Publick Prayers? Doth it not begin Low? hath it not occasioned some Commotion in some Places? Hath it no Adversaries? Is it n•t contrary to the Interests of the World, the Flesh and the Devil? Hath it not been strangely forwarded by Oppositions? Hath not the Progress of it exceeded our rational Expectations? How many Divine Commands and Promise refer unto such Work to be done in the Latte• Dayes, whereof some have been already me•tioned.
an Answer of many Public Prayers? Does it not begin Low? hath it not occasioned Some Commotion in Some Places? Hath it not Adversaries? Is it n•t contrary to the Interests of the World, the Flesh and the devil? Hath it not been strangely forwarded by Oppositions? Hath not the Progress of it exceeded our rational Expectations? How many Divine Commands and Promise refer unto such Work to be done in the Latte• Days, whereof Some have been already me•tioned.
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Yet I wi•• say, is it not Encouraging to recognize and consider, what smiles of Heaven have been thus Early upon it? (If it must indeed be put to the test of present appearances of Providence) Is there any one Person living, that knew the former wide Distances, Deep Prejudices, Jealousys and Animosities, that admires not, with what a Temper (agreable to Christianity) Our Godly Ministers, in their several Turns, Waiting upon them,
Yet I wi•• say, is it not Encouraging to recognise and Consider, what smiles of Heaven have been thus Early upon it? (If it must indeed be put to the test of present appearances of Providence) Is there any one Person living, that knew the former wide Distances, Deep Prejudices, Jealousies and Animosities, that admires not, with what a Temper (agreeable to Christianity) Our Godly Ministers, in their several Turns, Waiting upon them,
and Christs Gospel with them have been Received and Entertained; and how many Worthy Gentlemen in the place which is referred unto, have appeared to forward the Work? ( One of whom being present at a Town Meeting, wherein many appeared, very desirous to hinder it) stood up,
and Christ Gospel with them have been Received and Entertained; and how many Worthy Gentlemen in the place which is referred unto, have appeared to forward the Work? (One of whom being present At a Town Meeting, wherein many appeared, very desirous to hinder it) stood up,
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but •f it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, least haply •ee be found even to fight against God [ as it is in Acts 5.38, 39. ] I will be bold then to suppose,
but •f it be of God, you cannot overthrow it, lest haply •ee be found even to fight against God [ as it is in Acts 5.38, 39. ] I will be bold then to suppose,
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Yet remember, If there be not Gifts, if there be not Grace, sufficient in you, yet there is Grace sufficient for you; and you know, in and with whom. 2 Cor. 12.9. Pauls presence was thought mean and speech cont•mp•ible. 2 Cor. 10.10.
Yet Remember, If there be not Gifts, if there be not Grace, sufficient in you, yet there is Grace sufficient for you; and you know, in and with whom. 2 Cor. 12.9. Paul's presence was Thought mean and speech cont•mp•ible. 2 Cor. 10.10.
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He could hold the earthen V•ssels and Lamps while the Lord fulfilled the Work, to allude to Judg. 7.2, 20 Yet he that undertakes the Work of God, in the Strength and Abi•i•ies of a Man, will out Shame the Work and B•eak himself.
He could hold the earthen V•ssels and Lamps while the Lord fulfilled the Work, to allude to Judges 7.2, 20 Yet he that undertakes the Work of God, in the Strength and Abi•i•ies of a Man, will out Shame the Work and B•eak himself.
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neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy Servant, but I am slow of speech, &c. And the LORD said unto him, WHO hath MADE Mans mouth? — Have not I the LORD? Now therefore GO:
neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy Servant, but I am slow of speech, etc. And the LORD said unto him, WHO hath MADE men Mouth? — Have not I the LORD? Now Therefore GO:
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2. If against the Divine Validity of your Call, •ou Object your own Ʋnworthiness; you must give me leave to A•swer, That this Objection would not be accepted in Joshua's case, who was before the Ange•, Cloathed with filthy Garments, Zech. 3.3. but was most happily removed and so (I trust in God through Christ ) shall yours.
2. If against the Divine Validity of your Call, •ou Object your own Ʋnworthiness; you must give me leave to A•swer, That this Objection would not be accepted in Joshua's case, who was before the Ange•, Clothed with filthy Garments, Zechariah 3.3. but was most happily removed and so (I trust in God through christ) shall yours.
'Tis not unusual for the Lord to bring His Servants unto a deep and most Soul humbling Sense of their Vileness just upon their Entrance into His Work, which wonderfully prepares them,
It's not unusual for the Lord to bring His Servants unto a deep and most Soul humbling Sense of their Vileness just upon their Entrance into His Work, which wonderfully prepares them,
but Instructing you unto highest adm•rations at His Grace to you therein, shall only Remember you of what the Great Apostle of the Gentiles said in his own case:
but Instructing you unto highest adm•rations At His Grace to you therein, shall only remember you of what the Great Apostle of the Gentiles said in his own case:
Eph. 3.8 Ʋnto me, who am LESS THAN THE LEAST of all Saints, is this Grace given, tha• I should Preach among the Gentiles the Ʋnsearchable Riches of CHRIST.
Ephesians 3.8 Ʋnto me, who am LESS THAN THE LEAST of all Saints, is this Grace given, tha• I should Preach among the Gentiles the Ʋnsearchable Riches of CHRIST.
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Unto which I might Answer, that we find not only Evangelists, but also Messenger• of Churches, of the Fraternity, attending such as were sent forth upon such Work of old,
Unto which I might Answer, that we find not only Evangelists, but also Messenger• of Churches, of the Fraternity, attending such as were sent forth upon such Work of old,
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as may allow me to say in this Case, that that man now varys a large point from the wisdom of the Wisest, that Sets his Heart to every word that is spoken.
as may allow me to say in this Case, that that man now Varies a large point from the Wisdom of the Wisest, that Sets his Heart to every word that is spoken.
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Eccles. 7.21 YOU well know, what Importunity was used with our Ministers, by Letters, and otherwise, that both a Minister should be Sent to those Remote Places, and that He should be here Ordained also:
Eccles. 7.21 YOU well know, what Importunity was used with our Ministers, by Letters, and otherwise, that both a Minister should be Sent to those Remote Places, and that He should be Here Ordained also:
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there being withal in all that Country neither Ordained Minister, nor any Church, in full Gospel Order, and so neither Imposition of the Hands of the Presbytery, nor Donation of the Right-hand of Fellowship to be expected there, or from any Place, much nearer to them than our selves.
there being withal in all that Country neither Ordained Minister, nor any Church, in full Gospel Order, and so neither Imposition of the Hands of the Presbytery, nor Donation of the Right-hand of Fellowship to be expected there, or from any Place, much nearer to them than our selves.
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And some of YOU can tell, how often, our Reverend Brother was offered Ordination to this Work of Christ, in foro Ecclesiastico, in a Way, not disagreeable to what we find in Acts 13.2, 3. whereunto many Churches in the Neighbourhood, might also have been Concurring and Assisting. But this being a Rarity, not easily to be justifyed from preceding Examples in New-England, where there hath been seldom any Occasion to think of the Ordination of a Minister, until by some time of Preaching,
And Some of YOU can tell, how often, our Reverend Brother was offered Ordination to this Work of christ, in foro Ecclesiastic, in a Way, not disagreeable to what we find in Acts 13.2, 3. whereunto many Churches in the Neighbourhood, might also have been Concurring and Assisting. But this being a Rarity, not Easily to be justified from preceding Examples in New england, where there hath been seldom any Occasion to think of the Ordination of a Minister, until by Some time of Preaching,
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and Conversing with Them, His Doctrine, Abilities and Conversation, (b•sides good Testimony from Ministers and Christians, in the Vicinity ) come to be Approved by the Congregation themselves, over whom He is to be the Overseer, and He he by Them, or the most of Them, Elected to be their Pastor or Teacher. A Practice Warranted by Acts 6 3-6. As also by Acts 14.23. The Original word there used, signifying Ordination not without but by and with the Suffrage of many, manifested by lifting up of Hands;
and Conversing with Them, His Doctrine, Abilities and Conversation, (b•sides good Testimony from Ministers and Christians, in the Vicinity) come to be Approved by the Congregation themselves, over whom He is to be the Overseer, and He he by Them, or the most of Them, Elected to be their Pastor or Teacher. A Practice Warranted by Acts 6 3-6. As also by Acts 14.23. The Original word there used, signifying Ordination not without but by and with the Suffrage of many, manifested by lifting up of Hands;
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Authors, both Sacred and Profane among the •raecians, always using that word in such a Sense (as the Learned Cartwright hath E•aborately and Unanswerably Evinced) according to the proper N•tation thereof:
Authors, both Sacred and Profane among the •raecians, always using that word in such a Sense (as the Learned Cartwright hath E•aborately and Unanswerably Evinced) according to the proper N•tation thereof:
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And his Aversion to it being known unto Sundry Brethren of our Churches, [ Who when they were in those Remote Parts met with such Solicitations from some Godly Inhabitants there (whose Souls longed for more Communion of Saints,
And his Aversion to it being known unto Sundry Brothers of our Churches, [ Who when they were in those Remote Parts met with such Solicitations from Some Godly Inhabitants there (whose Souls longed for more Communion of Saints,
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and for all Gods Holy Ordinances, but were loth to remove from that Place, if they might obtain the same there) as prevailed upon them to resolve to return to them,
and for all God's Holy Ordinances, but were loath to remove from that Place, if they might obtain the same there) as prevailed upon them to resolve to return to them,
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and take up their settled Aboad among them ] They being now Bound thither, desired to Gather into a Church, that so a Minister might be Ordained in the ordinary Way, whom they might carry with them thither:
and take up their settled Abode among them ] They being now Bound thither, desired to Gather into a Church, that so a Minister might be Ordained in the ordinary Way, whom they might carry with them thither:
But these being too Few, some Others Influenced (as I cannot but believe) by the Holy Spirit of God, with a deep Concernment of Spirit, least That which they thought to be the Work of God, should fall to the Ground,
But these being too Few, Some Others Influenced (as I cannot but believe) by the Holy Spirit of God, with a deep Concernment of Spirit, least That which they Thought to be the Work of God, should fallen to the Ground,
for want of two or three Hands more, offered their Conjunction and Assistance, All of them obtaining Letters of Dismission from their respective Churches unto so good a work, full of Complacency and Benedicti n. These therefore having improved what advantages the time would allow,
for want of two or three Hands more, offered their Conjunction and Assistance, All of them obtaining Letters of Dismission from their respective Churches unto so good a work, full of Complacency and Blessing n. These Therefore having improved what advantages the time would allow,
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for the proving of one another both Gifts and Graces, and peculiarly their intended Pastors, &c It is come to this, That a Godly Minister hath been by most Publick and Solemn Ordination Separated to,
for the proving of one Another both Gifts and Graces, and peculiarly their intended Pastors, etc. It is come to this, That a Godly Minister hath been by most Public and Solemn Ordination Separated to,
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and Sent forth upon the Service of the Gospel and Kingdom of the Son of God, advantaged with the Attendance, Submission & Assistance of sundry Godly Brethren, who acknowledge Him as their Pastor in the Lord. What is there, abating Humane Weakness, in all this, that the Godly will condemn,
and Sent forth upon the Service of the Gospel and Kingdom of the Son of God, advantaged with the Attendance, Submission & Assistance of sundry Godly Brothers, who acknowledge Him as their Pastor in the Lord. What is there, abating Humane Weakness, in all this, that the Godly will condemn,
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but only or mainly at Secular Advantages. To this I Reply: If Suspicion may make Guilty, who can be Innocent? not to say how Improbable the Suspicion is as to some of them who are not likely to mend their Estates in divers years by their Removal, they being so comfortably Seated here.
but only or mainly At Secular Advantages. To this I Reply: If Suspicion may make Guilty, who can be Innocent? not to say how Improbable the Suspicion is as to Some of them who Are not likely to mend their Estates in diverse Years by their Removal, they being so comfortably Seated Here.
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Moreover, if men must ever be Discouraged from doing what they are well satisfied is Right and Good, because they have deceitful Hearts, & because irregular aims & thoughts (notwithstanding all their watchfulness) will sometimes (to their sorrow and self-loathing for them) croud in:
Moreover, if men must ever be Discouraged from doing what they Are well satisfied is Right and Good, Because they have deceitful Hearts, & Because irregular aims & thoughts (notwithstanding all their watchfulness) will sometime (to their sorrow and Self-loathing for them) crowd in:
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For with Rust, and Dross sufficient to imploy our own Fi es, and GODS Furnace too, all our Lives long, is our most Golden Sincerity in this World alloyed;
For with Rust, and Dross sufficient to employ our own Fi es, and GOD'S Furnace too, all our Lives long, is our most Golden Sincerity in this World alloyed;
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and, Who can understand his own Errors? Besides that, they have solemnly Professed, that Religion is chief in their Eye, which they would not lose for all the World,
and, Who can understand his own Errors? Beside that, they have solemnly Professed, that Religion is chief in their Eye, which they would not loose for all the World,
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yet in this World, can be so but in part) contrary and sinister Designs, and Desires, they Know of none, they Allow of none Nor have they yet been Left of God, (so great hath been His Mercy towards Them) to Forfeit their Credit, so as to deserve that they should not be Believed. I bese•ch you therefore, My Brethren, to Suspect your own H•arts,
yet in this World, can be so but in part) contrary and sinister Designs, and Desires, they Know of none, they Allow of none Nor have they yet been Left of God, (so great hath been His Mercy towards Them) to Forfeit their Credit, so as to deserve that they should not be Believed. I bese•ch you Therefore, My Brothers, to Suspect your own H•arts,
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4 But you will say, Others of Ʋs are not Ordained, Is Our Ca•t clear? Answ If God furnish men with Ministerial Gifts and Grace discerned and approved by the Spirits of the Prophets, and with an Holy Propensity of Mind,
4 But you will say, Others of Ʋs Are not Ordained, Is Our Ca•t clear? Answer If God furnish men with Ministerial Gifts and Grace discerned and approved by the Spirits of the prophets, and with an Holy Propensity of Mind,
and an humble self dedication unto the Work of the Ministry in general, and if the best advice that can be had after solemn seeking of God, carry them to such a Peop•e in particular, who accept them in the Lord, and desire the Continuance of their Godly L••ours among Them, I believe such men are Sent of God and Christ to such a People; and as I never yet saw,
and an humble self dedication unto the Work of the Ministry in general, and if the best Advice that can be had After solemn seeking of God, carry them to such a Peop•e in particular, who accept them in the Lord, and desire the Continuance of their Godly L••ours among Them, I believe such men Are Sent of God and christ to such a People; and as I never yet saw,
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so I am apt to think I never shall, any solid Confutation of the Scriptures and Arguments produced by my Predecessor in this Church, viz Your Judicious Teacher now with God, the very Reverend and Aged, Mr. Richard Mather, in his Printed Answer to Mr. Rutherford.
so I am apt to think I never shall, any solid Confutation of the Scriptures and Arguments produced by my Predecessor in this Church, videlicet Your Judicious Teacher now with God, the very Reverend and Aged, Mr. Richard Mather, in his Printed Answer to Mr. Rutherford.
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Now all this may be said concerning You, and something more, namely that you being present at Private Meetings of Ministers, for Fasting and Prayers (not to mention the frequent Publick Prayers that are made on your behalf) have been most solemnly Presented before the Lord for this Service of His Kingdom in many ardent Supplications for His Assistance, & Acceptance therein.
Now all this may be said Concerning You, and something more, namely that you being present At Private Meetings of Ministers, for Fasting and Prayers (not to mention the frequent Public Prayers that Are made on your behalf) have been most solemnly Presented before the Lord for this Service of His Kingdom in many Ardent Supplications for His Assistance, & Acceptance therein.
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Obj But do we not read in the Works of the Learned Clarkson, that Laborious Searcher into Antiquity, that for the first Three Hundred Years after Christ's Ascension, every single Congregation though consisting but of twenty Souls,
Object But doe we not read in the Works of the Learned Clarkson, that Laborious Searcher into Antiquity, that for the First Three Hundred years After Christ's Ascension, every single Congregation though consisting but of twenty Souls,
or under, had an Ordained Bishop, then so called more usually than Pastor, & among the copious Instances given, few or none of Ministers any where in all the World that were not Ordained Bishops, though in the Smallest Places.
or under, had an Ordained Bishop, then so called more usually than Pastor, & among the copious Instances given, few or none of Ministers any where in all the World that were not Ordained Bishops, though in the Smallest Places.
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I know the extream strictness and caution of the Churches of the Reformation in France, in this matter, who allow not an Unordained Probationer to Preach,
I know the extreme strictness and caution of the Churches of the Reformation in France, in this matter, who allow not an Unordained Probationer to Preach,
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If you find Converts in the Places you are going unto, I hope you will ha•ten them into Church Estate as fast as you can, that You may (if God incline your hearts to settle with them) or some Others, be Ordained to the Work of Christ among Them.
If you find Converts in the Places you Are going unto, I hope you will ha•ten them into Church Estate as fast as you can, that You may (if God incline your hearts to settle with them) or Some Others, be Ordained to the Work of christ among Them.
But the Times are Apostatick rather than Apostolick; Pride budding, Faction in Fashion, Strife Rife, with Stoutness, Rashness, Harshness, Slander, Scorning among too many;
But the Times Are Apostatick rather than Apostolic; Pride budding, Faction in Fashion, Strife Rife, with Stoutness, Rashness, Harshness, Slander, Scorning among too many;
the very Form is going after the Power, &c. For Answer, Read Hag. 2.13, 14. with Hag. 1.13. All's Ʋnclean, yet Work, and I'le be with you: Read also Rom. 11.15.
the very From is going After the Power, etc. For Answer, Read Hag. 2.13, 14. with Hag. 1.13. All's Ʋnclean, yet Work, and I'll be with you: Read also Rom. 11.15.
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Esther 4.11 14. Because some Crums go awr•, shall we Lose the whole Meal of Mercy? But the Times are Troublous Yet see Dan 9 25. The Ap•stles also •ut forth in a Tempest, having Wind and Tide against them.
Esther 4.11 14. Because Some Crumbs go awr•, shall we Loose the Whole Meal of Mercy? But the Times Are Troublous Yet see Dan 9 25. The Ap•stles also •ut forth in a Tempest, having Wind and Tide against them.
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Lastly, Obj•ct not E•ents; to Paul and You alike Ʋncertain, Acts 20.22. Run the ' venture. 2 Sam 10 12. Know, There is something worth the Seeking, •f GOD Lights the Candle Luk. 15 8. Your •ains is well Paid, with the Gain of One •oul. Jam. 5.20.
Lastly, Obj•ct not E•ents; to Paul and You alike Ʋncertain, Acts 20.22. Run the ' venture. 2 Same 10 12. Know, There is something worth the Seeking, •f GOD Lights the Candle Luk. 15 8. Your •ains is well Paid, with the Gain of One •oul. Jam. 5.20.
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If you Convert None •hat are Fallen, you have your Hire, If you •onfirm those that Stand Eph 4.12, 13. However, Your Work will R•tu•n into Your ••n Bosome. Psal. 35.13.
If you Convert None •hat Are Fallen, you have your Hire, If you •onfirm those that Stand Ephesians 4.12, 13. However, Your Work will R•tu•n into Your ••n Bosom. Psalm 35.13.
if Sincere Saints of other Perswasions offer themselves? Ans. If sound in main Points and if they will not disturb you in your way, Receive them, Rom. 14.1. Luk. 9 49, 50. Did not Godly Father Garnsey live and dy in the Communion of this Church of Dorchester: although an Episcopal man invariably? And was it not to his and our Edification.
if Sincere Saints of other Persuasions offer themselves? Ans. If found in main Points and if they will not disturb you in your Way, Receive them, Rom. 14.1. Luk. 9 49, 50. Did not Godly Father Garnsey live and die in the Communion of this Church of Dorchester: although an Episcopal man invariably? And was it not to his and our Edification.
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and nescit remeare. Leo, Prov. 30 30 But it is not in us, we are born as the wild Ass Colt, Job 11.12. Answ. Your Humility is to be Commended, yet (in a sense) The Lord may have NEED of you, Luke 19. 30-33.
and nescit remeare. Leo, Curae 30 30 But it is not in us, we Are born as the wild Ass Colt, Job 11.12. Answer Your Humility is to be Commended, yet (in a sense) The Lord may have NEED of you, Lycia 19. 30-33.
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and may Honour you, if you will let him Ride you whither He pleaseth Yea, the weak and foolish shall be as Davi• also Zech. 12.8 Obj. But had not God raised up of the Son of Israel [ and of New-England ] to be Prophets [ Amos 2.11. ] In the Schools of the Prophets at Bethe•, and Jericho, (2 King. 2.3, 5. 1 King 18.4. 1 Sam. 19.20. He had not had Seven Thousand Knees that had not Bowel to Baal there, notwithstanding all the Sons of the Prophets in Judah hardby.
and may Honour you, if you will let him Ride you whither He Pleases Yea, the weak and foolish shall be as Davi• also Zechariah 12.8 Object But had not God raised up of the Son of Israel [ and of New england ] to be prophets [ Amos 2.11. ] In the Schools of the prophets At Bethe•, and Jericho, (2 King. 2.3, 5. 1 King 18.4. 1 Sam. 19.20. He had not had Seven Thousand Knees that had not Bowel to Baal there, notwithstanding all the Sons of the prophets in Judah hardby.
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And so Uninviting unto Strangers should your poor Maintenance in New-England have been, that One Fifty of your Congregations would have been without a Learned, Able, Godly Ministry, had you depended wholly on Other Countreys for Supply,
And so Uninviting unto Strangers should your poor Maintenance in New england have been, that One Fifty of your Congregations would have been without a Learned, Able, Godly Ministry, had you depended wholly on Other Countries' for Supply,
Ans. Be Content to Creep before you Fy: Yet Lay Foundations for Great Matters in your day of Small things. Less than Eighty Pounds Per Annum, in M•ney, would have more than bought New England Presidents Salary, allowed him by the Country for many years;
Ans. Be Content to Creep before you Fie: Yet Lay Foundations for Great Matters in your day of Small things. Less than Eighty Pounds Per Annum, in M•ney, would have more than bought New England Presidents Salary, allowed him by the Country for many Years;
yet God gave us an Inva•uable Man, and Oh what a Blessing with Him! You that go to Remote Parts will be most happily Situated to spread Religion in the American Islands & Continent. If Schools of Learning fundamentally n•c ss•ry, to the Propagation of Godlin•ss forward to the Nations and down-ward to Posterity, will not agree with the Governm•nt and People there;
yet God gave us an Inva•uable Man, and O what a Blessing with Him! You that go to Remote Parts will be most happily Situated to spread Religion in the American Islands & Continent. If Schools of Learning fundamentally n•c ss•ry, to the Propagation of Godlin•ss forward to the nations and downward to Posterity, will not agree with the Governm•nt and People there;
I charge you in the Name of G•d & the Lo•d Jesus Christ, and as you have any regard to the Souls of your Posterity (after that you have laboured with them, what you can for their Good) to Return to us again. However, Despair not, 'till you have made the Tryal.
I charge you in the Name of G•d & the Lo•d jesus christ, and as you have any regard to the Souls of your Posterity (After that you have laboured with them, what you can for their Good) to Return to us again. However, Despair not, till you have made the Trial.
Propagate what Good you have seen or gotten with Us, but leave Our Vices, behind you, Provoke not the Spaniard; Debauch not the Indians with Drink; be Just to all men;
Propagate what Good you have seen or got with Us, but leave Our Vices, behind you, Provoke not the Spaniard; Debauch not the Indians with Drink; be Just to all men;
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Do all you do, humbly & valiantly in the Name of the Son of God: and often say one to another as J•ab to his Broth•r: 2 Sam. 10.12. Be of Good courage and let us play the men, for our People, and for the Citys of our God;
Do all you do, humbly & valiantly in the Name of the Son of God: and often say one to Another as J•ab to his Broth•r: 2 Sam. 10.12. Be of Good courage and let us play the men, for our People, and for the Cities of our God;
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Farewel Dear Brethren in the Lord, and be sure you Pray for us: and God forbid that we should SIN agai•st the LORD in Ceasing to Pray for You, 1 Sam 12.23 Man is nothing in GODS Work,
Farewell Dear Brothers in the Lord, and be sure you Pray for us: and God forbid that we should SIN agai•st the LORD in Ceasing to Pray for You, 1 Same 12.23 Man is nothing in GOD'S Work,
Set we then the LORD on work, by humble Prayer, that the LORD may be All in All. Now the Good Lord do away with His own most Precious B•ood, the Imperfections and Infirmities in this present Service, attending a poor Sinful Worm, that knows but in part and Prophecys but in part,
Set we then the LORD on work, by humble Prayer, that the LORD may be All in All. Now the Good Lord do away with His own most Precious B•ood, the Imperfections and Infirmities in this present Service, attending a poor Sinful Worm, that knows but in part and Prophecys but in part,
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