Dunton's remains, or, The dying pastour's last legacy to his friends and parishioners ... by John Dunton ... ; to this work is prefixt the author's holy life and triumphant death : and at the latter end of it is annext his funeral sermon.
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OR, Last Legacy to his Friends and Parishioners of St. Maries Parish in Bedford. Dearly Beloved, Being now come to Preach my Farewel-Sermon (which shall serve as my last Legacy to you, my Dear Friends and Parishioners) I think no Subject more proper for me to insist upon, (for this occasion) then that which may excite you all to Love and Ʋnite as Brethren when I am absent from you:
OR, Last Legacy to his Friends and Parishioners of Saint Mary's Parish in Bedford. Dearly beloved, Being now come to Preach my Farewel-Sermon (which shall serve as my last Legacy to you, my Dear Friends and Parishioners) I think no Subject more proper for me to insist upon, (for this occasion) then that which may excite you all to Love and Ʋnite as Brothers when I am absent from you:
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neither between my Herdsmen and thy Herdsmen, for we are Brethren. Dear Friends, GOD hath joyned us together as we are Men, we are not Dogs, nor Wolves;
neither between my Herdsmen and thy Herdsmen, for we Are Brothers. Dear Friends, GOD hath joined us together as we Are Men, we Are not Dogs, nor Wolves;
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Surely these things should have a great force over us to make us all (that are true Protestants, be we of what perswasion we will) to Ʋnite and Love as Brethren.
Surely these things should have a great force over us to make us all (that Are true Protestants, be we of what persuasion we will) to Ʋnite and Love as Brothers.
And here I will give you (who are for Brotherly love, and the healing of our Breaches) a Sentence to write upon your Chamber or Closet doors, it is this;
And Here I will give you (who Are for Brotherly love, and the healing of our Breaches) a Sentence to write upon your Chamber or Closet doors, it is this;
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What County? what City? what Congregation? (yea the Lord be merciful unto us) what Family scarce is there in the whole Kingdom, into which the Spirit of Division hath not breathed some malignant distemper? Here are two Brethren in the Text,
What County? what city? what Congregation? (yea the Lord be merciful unto us) what Family scarce is there in the Whole Kingdom, into which the Spirit of Division hath not breathed Some malignant distemper? Here Are two Brothers in the Text,
and yet a very small matter occasioned such a sharp Contention between them, as that those which had been very fast Companions in Love and Labour, were provoked to part asunder.
and yet a very small matter occasioned such a sharp Contention between them, as that those which had been very fast Sodales in Love and Labour, were provoked to part asunder.
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But from the Text now read, we shall gather this Doctrine: That where unbrotherly strife is, all possible and speedy means must be used for Reconciliation.
But from the Text now read, we shall gather this Doctrine: That where unbrotherly strife is, all possible and speedy means must be used for Reconciliation.
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I need not light a Candle to this Sun, both Nature and Nation, Civility and Morality, Profession and Religion, Truth and Christ bespeak this Duty from us.
I need not Light a Candle to this Sun, both Nature and nation, Civility and Morality, Profession and Religion, Truth and christ bespeak this Duty from us.
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if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and Mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one mind.
if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any Bowels and mercies, fulfil you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one mind.
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Methinks the Apostles soul and words flow out together, as he says elsewhere, 1 Thes. 2.8. We are willing to impart not the Gospel only, but our own Souls, because you are dear unto us.
Methinks the Apostles soul and words flow out together, as he Says elsewhere, 1 Thebes 2.8. We Are willing to impart not the Gospel only, but our own Souls, Because you Are dear unto us.
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What a heap of Unities doth the Apostle pile up in Ephes. 4. v. 4, 5, 6. One Body, one Spirit, one hope of our Calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, which is above all,
What a heap of Unities does the Apostle pile up in Ephesians 4. v. 4, 5, 6. One Body, one Spirit, one hope of our Calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, which is above all,
And now what is all this Oneness but to make us One, to impel Saints into the Ʋnity of the Spirit, and Bond of Peace? If all be one, why should Brethren be two?
And now what is all this Oneness but to make us One, to impel Saints into the Ʋnity of the Spirit, and Bound of Peace? If all be one, why should Brothers be two?
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What mighty Convictions doth the Apostle hold forth from Natures light, 1 Cor. 12. shewing how the united services of all the members in the Body natural, do tutor the uniting of Christians,
What mighty Convictions does the Apostle hold forth from Nature's Light, 1 Cor. 12. showing how the united services of all the members in the Body natural, do tutor the uniting of Christians,
and of all their Offices, parts and gifts for the service of the body mystical. Variety of gifts are not bestowed on us to work Contrariety of Affection:
and of all their Offices, parts and Gifts for the service of the body mystical. Variety of Gifts Are not bestowed on us to work Contrariety of Affection:
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It is a sublime notation of unity which the Apostle there gives, v. 12. calling the Head and the Body one Christ, plainly intimating that such who wilfully rend themselves from the Body, do as much as in them lies to rend themselves also from the Head.
It is a sublime notation of unity which the Apostle there gives, v. 12. calling the Head and the Body one christ, plainly intimating that such who wilfully rend themselves from the Body, do as much as in them lies to rend themselves also from the Head.
But what need I step beyond the Text for impulsives to inforce the duty of the Doctrine? Two I herefind, one above the Text, the other at the foot of it;
But what need I step beyond the Text for impulsives to enforce the duty of the Doctrine? Two I herefind, one above the Text, the other At the foot of it;
Let there be no strife between thee and me, neither between thy Herdsmen and my Herdsmen, saith Abram to Lot, and why? 1. Because the Canaanite and the Perezite dwell in the Land. 2. Because we are Brethren. Let us now examine these Reasons, and
Let there be no strife between thee and me, neither between thy Herdsmen and my Herdsmen, Says Abram to Lot, and why? 1. Because the Canaanite and the Perezite dwell in the Land. 2. Because we Are Brothers. Let us now examine these Reasons, and
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as if Abram should have said, Why Brother Lot, do you not see that there is a Generation of ungodly men dwelling amongst us, who would willingly take the Advantage from our Divisions to work us both out of this good Land? I pray thee therefore Brother, let there be no strife betwen us.
as if Abram should have said, Why Brother Lot, do you not see that there is a Generation of ungodly men Dwelling among us, who would willingly take the Advantage from our Divisions to work us both out of this good Land? I pray thee Therefore Brother, let there be no strife between us.
the Canaanite is derived from that cursed Seed, who did mock at his Fathers Nakedness, you have the story in Gen. 9.25. The Perezite from an Hebrew root which signifies to divide.
the Canaanite is derived from that cursed Seed, who did mock At his Father's Nakedness, you have the story in Gen. 9.25. The Perezite from an Hebrew root which signifies to divide.
My Brethren, I accuse none here, but I am very certain you will all bear me witness that there is a Generation of Canaanites in the Land, which scoff at Saints, at Ministers, at Profession, at Ordinances,
My Brothers, I accuse none Here, but I am very certain you will all bear me witness that there is a Generation of Canaanites in the Land, which scoff At Saints, At Ministers, At Profession, At Ordinances,
But I much wonder where we may now find a David, and a Jonathan; an Eusebius, and a Pamphilius; yea, a Ruth, and a Naomy? Where shall we now seek unam animam in duobus corporibus inclusam, one Soul in two Bodies? Where shall we look for such as were the Apostles, that had but one heart,
But I much wonder where we may now find a David, and a Johnathan; an Eusebius, and a Pamphilus; yea, a Ruth, and a Naomy? Where shall we now seek unam animam in duobus corporibus inclusam, one Soul in two Bodies? Where shall we look for such as were the Apostles, that had but one heart,
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is this Christianity? is this to be members of the same Body? is this to be Sons of the same Father? Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us? Why then do we deal so treacherously one with another, every man against his Brother, Mal. 2.10.
is this Christianity? is this to be members of the same Body? is this to be Sons of the same Father? Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us? Why then do we deal so treacherously one with Another, every man against his Brother, Malachi 2.10.
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but follow you Peace with all men, especially with those that are of the houshold of Faith, be ye all of one mind, 1 Pet. 3.9. having compassion one of another, love as Brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
but follow you Peace with all men, especially with those that Are of the household of Faith, be you all of one mind, 1 Pet. 3.9. having compassion one of Another, love as Brothers, be pitiful, be courteous:
Not rendring evil for evil, railing for railing: but contrariwise, blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing
Not rendering evil for evil, railing for railing: but contrariwise, blessing; knowing that you Are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing
But to proceed, there is another Generation of Perizites in the Land, who like Samsons Foxes, have Fire-brands at their tails, who make it their design to divide, that they might rule.
But to proceed, there is Another Generation of Perizzites in the Land, who like Samsons Foxes, have Firebrands At their tails, who make it their Design to divide, that they might Rule.
I mean not such, who through tenderness of Conscience, do separate, but the Politick Perizzite, who is set on work by Rome and Hell to retard the Christian Reformation through the divisions of Brethren.
I mean not such, who through tenderness of Conscience, do separate, but the Politic Perizzite, who is Set on work by Room and Hell to retard the Christian Reformation through the divisions of Brothers.
For is not the hand of Joab in all this? Hath not the Devil and the Jesuit made it their Master-piece by most unhappy Divisions to break the strength of that Party that have resolvedly espoused the true Protestant Religion;
For is not the hand of Joab in all this? Hath not the devil and the Jesuit made it their Masterpiece by most unhappy Divisions to break the strength of that Party that have resolvedly espoused the true Protestant Religion;
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As Philip King of Macedon imployed those honest Philoso••hers in those two famous Cities of Greece, •o make several Parties in them, that he night be invited in to make himself master of both.
As Philip King of Macedon employed those honest Philoso••hers in those two famous Cities of Greece, •o make several Parties in them, that he night be invited in to make himself master of both.
And as the same Philip decided the Controversie of the Kingdom of Thessaly, between those two discording Brethren who contending for it, which he fairly took from both.
And as the same Philip decided the Controversy of the Kingdom of Thessaly, between those two discording Brothers who contending for it, which he fairly took from both.
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Methinks there is no Argument can have more force in it than this, when we know that there are such Generations of men amongst us, who do wait for this advantage, to break in upon us through the Lane of our Divisions,
Methinks there is no Argument can have more force in it than this, when we know that there Are such Generations of men among us, who do wait for this advantage, to break in upon us through the Lane of our Divisions,
The Nolans and the Neopolitans having a Controversie about a parcel of Ground which lay between their several Countrys, Fabius Labeo being invited to determine the difference, gave unto them the exterior limits of the Ground adjoyning to their respective Countries,
The Nolans and the Neopolitans having a Controversy about a parcel of Ground which lay between their several Countries, Fabius Labeo being invited to determine the difference, gave unto them the exterior Limits of the Ground adjoining to their respective Countries,
Should the Lord send us into a strange Land to hang up our musical Instruments by the Waters of our Captivity, and to weep over those Songs of Sion which here we might enjoy with peace and spiritual delight,
Should the Lord send us into a strange Land to hang up our musical Instruments by the Waters of our Captivity, and to weep over those Songs of Sion which Here we might enjoy with peace and spiritual delight,
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But secondly, Brethren by Blood, as some of us are, and Brethren by Grace, as Abram and Lot were, Children of the same heavenly Father, partakers of the same Divine Nature, begotten of the same immortal Seed, bred up in the same houshold of Faith, made to drink into one and the same Spirit, partakers of the same heavenly Calling, Heirs to the same immortal Inheritance, and bound up together in the same bundle of life, and Bond of the Covenant of Grace. O methinks flesh and Bones should sooner separate in the Body natural,
But secondly, Brothers by Blood, as Some of us Are, and Brothers by Grace, as Abram and Lot were, Children of the same heavenly Father, partakers of the same Divine Nature, begotten of the same immortal Seed, bred up in the same household of Faith, made to drink into one and the same Spirit, partakers of the same heavenly Calling, Heirs to the same immortal Inheritance, and bound up together in the same bundle of life, and Bound of the Covenant of Grace. Oh methinks Flesh and Bones should sooner separate in the Body natural,
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but if we cannot hold proportion with the Rule, to love as Brethren, yet let us keep correspondency with the Object, to love the Brotherhood. There is nothing sets the common Adversary higher in the Scorners Chair, than the Discords of Brethren.
but if we cannot hold proportion with the Rule, to love as Brothers, yet let us keep correspondency with the Object, to love the Brotherhood. There is nothing sets the Common Adversary higher in the Scorner's Chair, than the Discords of Brothers.
Ah Friends, let us labour earnestly for Union and Peace, for the Spirit of God doth shew us, that if we either love Jerusalem, or desire to prosper in it, we must ••ay for the Peace of it;
Ah Friends, let us labour earnestly for union and Peace, for the Spirit of God does show us, that if we either love Jerusalem, or desire to prosper in it, we must ••ay for the Peace of it;
If we should Petition God or Man for Brotherly Love and Peace ▪ and should not endeavour our selves to keep •he Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace ▪ and, to follow after those things which make for Peace, our Prayers would prove in vain, and our Peace a snare.
If we should Petition God or Man for Brotherly Love and Peace ▪ and should not endeavour our selves to keep •he Ʋnity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace ▪ and, to follow After those things which make for Peace, our Prayers would prove in vain, and our Peace a snare.
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but what they have at my Courtesie? Nay, no such Language you hear from Abraham; he that saw Christs day, had received of Christs Spirit, to be meek and lowly in heart.
but what they have At my Courtesy? Nay, no such Language you hear from Abraham; he that saw Christ day, had received of Christ Spirit, to be meek and lowly in heart.
He lays aside all thoughts of disparity, either in years or place, and the Foster-Uncle comes an humble Suitor unto his Under••g for an Honourable Peace.
He lays aside all thoughts of disparity, either in Years or place, and the Foster-Uncle comes an humble Suitor unto his Under••g for an Honourable Peace.
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this is most God-like, the most Excellent Majesty that is offended, descends from his Throne of Glory to beseech proud Sinners to be Reconciled unto him.
this is most Godlike, the most Excellent Majesty that is offended, descends from his Throne of Glory to beseech proud Sinners to be Reconciled unto him.
But if this be so, what shall we then think of the wrangling and brawling Spirits of these days, that are of such a salt, fiery Humour, that they can scarce live peaceably with any, just like Flax or Gun-powder, the least spark imaginable will catch them;
But if this be so, what shall we then think of the wrangling and brawling Spirits of these days, that Are of such a salt, fiery Humour, that they can scarce live peaceably with any, just like Flax or Gunpowder, the least spark imaginable will catch them;
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Beloved, if that you would but seriously consider what wide Ears and long Tongues too many Men now adays have, it would make you blush, sweat, and stand amazed.
beloved, if that you would but seriously Consider what wide Ears and long Tongues too many Men now adais have, it would make you blush, sweat, and stand amazed.
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Christians must be content to yield in their own Right for a Godly Peace, whose Right was ever clearer or surer to the whole Land of Canaan than Abraham 's was? He had it all made over to him and to his Posterity from the Lord Paramount of the whole Earth; and yet when this strife fell out between Abrahams and Lot 's Shepherds about common of Pasture, he propounded unto Lot his choice of any part of the whole Land that was before him,
Christians must be content to yield in their own Right for a Godly Peace, whose Right was ever clearer or Surer to the Whole Land of Canaan than Abraham is was? He had it all made over to him and to his Posterity from the Lord Paramount of the Whole Earth; and yet when this strife fell out between Abrahams and Lot is Shepherd's about Common of Pasture, he propounded unto Lot his choice of any part of the Whole Land that was before him,
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See, saith Abraham, is not the whole Land before thee, separate thy self, I pray thee, from me, (not that Abraham was willing to part with Lot, but that they might preserve that Brotherly Union at a distance, which they could not keep by keeping together,) If thou wilt take the left hand (saith Abraham to Lot, ) then will I go to the right;
See, Says Abraham, is not the Whole Land before thee, separate thy self, I pray thee, from me, (not that Abraham was willing to part with Lot, but that they might preserve that Brotherly union At a distance, which they could not keep by keeping together,) If thou wilt take the left hand (Says Abraham to Lot,) then will I go to the right;
See, my Brethren, God will not suffer us to be losers in any thing, wherein for his sake we deny our selves and our own right, in order to a Religious peace.
See, my Brothers, God will not suffer us to be losers in any thing, wherein for his sake we deny our selves and our own right, in order to a Religious peace.
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That in order to peace all expostulations and exprobrations of injuries be laid aside. We hear nothing from Abraham of any unkindness, but only a loving and humble entreaty;
That in order to peace all expostulations and exprobrations of injuries be laid aside. We hear nothing from Abraham of any unkindness, but only a loving and humble entreaty;
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I would there were Graves made, Domicilia silentii, Houses of silence between us and all our Dissenting Brethren, that upon sober and Religious grounds do separate from us, to bury all passions and suspicions of Injuries;
I would there were Graves made, Domicilia silentii, Houses of silence between us and all our Dissenting Brothers, that upon Sobrium and Religious grounds do separate from us, to bury all passion and suspicions of Injuries;
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remember that Christs Argument doth as much concern the Children by promise, as the Children by flesh; if you are Abraham's Children, you will then do the works of Abraham:
Remember that Christ Argument does as much concern the Children by promise, as the Children by Flesh; if you Are Abraham's Children, you will then do the works of Abraham:
And shall I now, Brethren, take up a Reproof, or rather a Lamentation over those imbittered censures which Godly Brethren let fall one against the other? Are we Brethren? Are we Godly? I am confident that it may be safely concluded, that some on both sides are Brethren truly Godly.
And shall I now, Brothers, take up a Reproof, or rather a Lamentation over those imbittered censures which Godly Brothers let fallen one against the other? are we Brothers? are we Godly? I am confident that it may be safely concluded, that Some on both sides Are Brothers truly Godly.
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Why then, why are we so bitter one against the other? What means the Gall and Wormwood that is in our Discourses and Meetings? Ah, my Brethren, my Brethren!
Why then, why Are we so bitter one against the other? What means the Gall and Wormwood that is in our Discourses and Meetings? Ah, my Brothers, my Brothers!
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did our Lord Christ wash his Apostles Feet, and amongst them a Judas feet, and shall we throw dirt in one anothers Faces? Is this Christ-like? Doth this become Christians? Did he pour out his precious Blood to purchase our Peace, and shall we draw out one anothers Blood in breaking our Peace? Did he bequeath his Peace unto his people,
did our Lord christ wash his Apostles Feet, and among them a Judas feet, and shall we throw dirt in one another's Faces? Is this Christlike? Does this become Christians? Did he pour out his precious Blood to purchase our Peace, and shall we draw out one another's Blood in breaking our Peace? Did he Bequeath his Peace unto his people,
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but if you provide not for Truth to dwell with it, your Peace will prove the Daughter of Vanity, your Peace can be neither true nor lovely, that is separated from the love of the Truth.
but if you provide not for Truth to dwell with it, your Peace will prove the Daughter of Vanity, your Peace can be neither true nor lovely, that is separated from the love of the Truth.
In that notable meeting of the Divine Attributes in Jesus Christ, these two, Righteousness and Peace are matcht together, no Righteousness can procure our Peace with God,
In that notable meeting of the Divine Attributes in jesus christ, these two, Righteousness and Peace Are matched together, no Righteousness can procure our Peace with God,
and the Land be not purged of Blood, and Justice be not done upon the Achans, the Troublers of our Peace, our Peace will be forced to depart again as soon as it is procured.
and the Land be not purged of Blood, and justice be not done upon the Achans, the Troublers of our Peace, our Peace will be forced to depart again as soon as it is procured.
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The third is Holiness: Follow peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord, Heb. 12.14. Follow peace and holiness joyntly, but not equally.
The third is Holiness: Follow peace with all men, and Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord, Hebrew 12.14. Follow peace and holiness jointly, but not equally.
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Let there be no strife between thee and me, saith peace to truth, peace to righteousness, peace to holiness: But let there be nothing but strife between me and thee, saith peace to error, peace to injustice, peace to profaneness. And if any Minister should be so bold to separate those whom God hath joyned, or to joyn those whom God hath separated, he should indeed Preach Sedition,
Let there be no strife between thee and me, Says peace to truth, peace to righteousness, peace to holiness: But let there be nothing but strife between me and thee, Says peace to error, peace to injustice, peace to profaneness. And if any Minister should be so bold to separate those whom God hath joined, or to join those whom God hath separated, he should indeed Preach Sedition,
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That true-righteous-holy-Peace, that blessed Daughter of Heaven, will certainly forbid all Contracts that shall be published between error, injustice, profaneness, and her self, there is no peace to the wicked, saith my God, nor no peace with the wicked.
That true-righteous-holy-Peace, that blessed Daughter of Heaven, will Certainly forbid all Contracts that shall be published between error, injustice, profaneness, and her self, there is no peace to the wicked, Says my God, nor no peace with the wicked.
The second I have to lay before you, is this, That if we will needs be striving, let Massah and Meribah, those Waters of strife, run in their right Channels.
The second I have to lay before you, is this, That if we will needs be striving, let Massah and Meribah, those Waters of strife, run in their right Channels.
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First, That which you should contend for, is that to which Jude exhorts you, Jude 2. that you should earnestly contend for the Faith which was once delivered unto the Saints.
First, That which you should contend for, is that to which U^de exhorts you, U^de 2. that you should earnestly contend for the Faith which was once Delivered unto the Saints.
but that which Jude doth here intend, is the Doctrine of Faith; and for this we must NONLATINALPHABET, contend, above all that strength we contend with.
but that which U^de does Here intend, is the Doctrine of Faith; and for this we must, contend, above all that strength we contend with.
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Our Lives must not be dear unto us, or any thing that is dearer than our Lives, to preserve those saving truths which are the purchase of so many Martyrs Blood,
Our Lives must not be dear unto us, or any thing that is Dearer than our Lives, to preserve those Saving truths which Are the purchase of so many Martyrs Blood,
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or Inheritance? It is storied of Troy, that in the Grecian Siege it had an Oracle, that if it could keep its Palladium, the Image of their Goddess of Wisdom, their City should not be lost.
or Inheritance? It is storied of Troy, that in the Grecian Siege it had an Oracle, that if it could keep its Palladium, the Image of their Goddess of Wisdom, their city should not be lost.
The Glory of God in Ezekiels Visions, did soon depart from the City, when it was once departed from the Sanctuary. If the Lord take coals from the Altar, to scatter over a Kingdom, the Judgment of it shall speed after with a Vengeance.
The Glory of God in Ezekiel's Visions, did soon depart from the city, when it was once departed from the Sanctuary. If the Lord take coals from the Altar, to scatter over a Kingdom, the Judgement of it shall speed After with a Vengeance.
The second Argument to provoke unto this holy Contention, is the mighty opposition which Saints find against the Faith, therefore would the Apostle have us NONLATINALPHABET, contend earnestly; so we translate it, but that is too low;
The second Argument to provoke unto this holy Contention, is the mighty opposition which Saints find against the Faith, Therefore would the Apostle have us, contend earnestly; so we translate it, but that is too low;
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and the Locusts of the bottomless pit, even cover the face of the Land. It yields yet some comfortable hopes unto us, that the Lord hath a most beautiful work of Reformation upon the wheel in England, for that the Devil and the Jesuit are so put to it to bestir themselves.
and the Locusts of the bottomless pit, even cover the face of the Land. It yields yet Some comfortable hope's unto us, that the Lord hath a most beautiful work of Reformation upon the wheel in England, for that the devil and the Jesuit Are so put to it to Bestir themselves.
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as now they do, but blessed be God, who hath awakened the zeal of so many faithful Servants of the Lord Jesus in all parts of the Kingdom to give Testimony to his truth.
as now they do, but blessed be God, who hath awakened the zeal of so many faithful Servants of the Lord jesus in all parts of the Kingdom to give Testimony to his truth.
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That when Pontius Pilate would have inforced the Statue of Nero into the Temple of the Jews, the zeal of the people inkindled against it, it being against the Law of their holy Religion;
That when Pontius Pilate would have enforced the Statue of Nero into the Temple of the jews, the zeal of the people enkindled against it, it being against the Law of their holy Religion;
Pilate purposing to inforce that by the Sword, which his Rhetorick could not perswade, drew them into a place where he had laid an Ambuscado of Armed men, who, upon his signal, were to do execution upon those who withstood his command.
Pilate purposing to enforce that by the Sword, which his Rhetoric could not persuade, drew them into a place where he had laid an Ambuscado of Armed men, who, upon his signal, were to do execution upon those who withstood his command.
as one man, open their naked breasts to the pointed Swords of their Executioners, resolving rather upon and honorable death with the safety of their Religion,
as one man, open their naked breasts to the pointed Swords of their Executioners, resolving rather upon and honourable death with the safety of their Religion,
It was once given unto Rome, and once unto Macedonia, and once unto the seven Churches of Asia minor; and when once they had lost it, it was never as yet given to them again. Sol occidere & redire potest:
It was once given unto Room, and once unto Macedonia, and once unto the seven Churches of Asia minor; and when once they had lost it, it was never as yet given to them again. Sol occidere & Redire potest:
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First, for Persons, the Royal Prophet writes us a Copy, Psal. 139.21, 22. Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and do I not earnestly contend with those, that rise up against thee? yea, I hate them with perfect hatred, I count them mine utter enemies. Certainly there is a Generation of men in this Age, whose hearts rise up against God,
First, for Persons, the Royal Prophet writes us a Copy, Psalm 139.21, 22. Do not I hate them, Oh Lord, that hate thee? and do I not earnestly contend with those, that rise up against thee? yea, I hate them with perfect hatred, I count them mine utter enemies. Certainly there is a Generation of men in this Age, whose hearts rise up against God,
Will you be tutor'd alittle from that story of Judah in Ahaz 's time, in the seventh and eighth Chapters of Isaiah, when prophane Syria, and Apostate Israel combined together against honest Judah, their hearts did shake as Aspy leaves:
Will you be tutored alittle from that story of Judah in Ahaz is time, in the seventh and eighth Chapters of Isaiah, when profane Syria, and Apostate Israel combined together against honest Judah, their hearts did shake as Aspy leaves:
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The Lord sends his Prophet to them again, and tells them, That because they had refused the soft running waters of Siloa, the mighty waters of Assyria should overflow them.
The Lord sends his Prophet to them again, and tells them, That Because they had refused the soft running waters of Siloa, the mighty waters of Assyria should overflow them.
Now what were those waters of Siloa? Siloa was a River that brake out at the foot of Mount Sion, and ran through the Streets of Jerusalem, to which the Church alludes, Psal. 46.4. There is a River, the streams thereof shall make glad the City of God.
Now what were those waters of Siloa? Siloa was a River that brake out At the foot of Mount Sion, and ran through the Streets of Jerusalem, to which the Church alludes, Psalm 46.4. There is a River, the streams thereof shall make glad the city of God.
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This River here is Jesus Christ, the Fountain of Gods pleasures, the streams are his promises in which he makes out himself for the comfort of his people in saddest confusions.
This River Here is jesus christ, the Fountain of God's pleasures, the streams Are his promises in which he makes out himself for the Comfort of his people in Saddest confusions.
But forgetting both their mercy and their duty, and seeking strength from an arm of flesh, which God had despised, they were not strengthened, but distressed by it, saith the story 2 Chron. 28.20.
But forgetting both their mercy and their duty, and seeking strength from an arm of Flesh, which God had despised, they were not strengthened, but distressed by it, Says the story 2 Chronicles 28.20.
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But what got Apostate Israel by her prophane Confederates? Why, Isay 9.11, 12. we shall find that they tasted the same bitter sauce with unbelieving Judah, they were with open mouth devoured by their good Friends the Syrians, with whom they had before combined against Judah; Foelix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum.
But what god Apostate Israel by her profane Confederates? Why, Saiah 9.11, 12. we shall find that they tasted the same bitter sauce with unbelieving Judah, they were with open Mouth devoured by their good Friends the Syrians, with whom they had before combined against Judah; Felix Whom faciunt Aliena pericula cautum.
In Judges the second and the first, we read of an Angel of the Lord that came up from Gilgal to Bochim, to mind the Israel of God of their Forgetfulness of Gods great mercy in delivering them out of Egypt, and of their breach of Covenant in making a League with those Canaanites, whom the Lord had cursed.
In Judges the second and the First, we read of an Angel of the Lord that Come up from Gilgal to Bochim, to mind the Israel of God of their Forgetfulness of God's great mercy in delivering them out of Egypt, and of their breach of Covenant in making a League with those Canaanites, whom the Lord had cursed.
yea, more than the vertue of the whole Creation is able to expiate. One Achan is enough to disturb the peace of all Israel, and never let England think to have a firm peace, if Englands sins remain unreformed.
yea, more than the virtue of the Whole Creation is able to expiate. One achan is enough to disturb the peace of all Israel, and never let England think to have a firm peace, if Englands Sins remain unreformed.
Now strive as much against your Achans as your Absoloms, your Dalilahs as your Thamars, your Rimmons as your Mammons, your Davids as your Goliahs, I mean your covert,
Now strive as much against your Achans as your Absoloms, your Delilahs as your Thamars, your Rimmons as your Mammons, your Davids as your Goliath's, I mean your covert,
as your open sins, your loved as your loathed lusts, your Heart-abominations, as your Life-scandals, your Babe-iniquities as your Giant-provocations. And, Oh my dear Friends!
as your open Sins, your loved as your loathed Lustiest, your Heart-abominations, as your Life-scandals, your Babe-iniquities as your Giant-provocations. And, O my dear Friends!
How much was the Lord of Sabbaths and his Ordinances honoured, when our Tribes with their Servants did march in good array unto the Temple of the Lord? A great complaint there is every where of bad Servants;
How much was the Lord of Sabbaths and his Ordinances honoured, when our Tribes with their Servants did march in good array unto the Temple of the Lord? A great complaint there is every where of bad Servants;
but let Governours of Families lay their hands on their own Hearts, and see if the fault be not mostly their own, who take no more care to make their Servants good.
but let Governors of Families lay their hands on their own Hearts, and see if the fault be not mostly their own, who take no more care to make their Servants good.
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if they should miscarry through your neglect, how publick, how great will that mischief be? In a word, may I say to you as that Prophet to the King of Israel, If thou let any escape (if thou connive at any sin or sinner) thy life shall go for his life;
if they should miscarry through your neglect, how public, how great will that mischief be? In a word, may I say to you as that Prophet to the King of Israel, If thou let any escape (if thou connive At any since or sinner) thy life shall go for his life;
When the Israelites were upon the borders of the Holy Land, their unbelief did send them back to wander forty years in the wilderness, till all their carkasses were wasted in it.
When the Israelites were upon the borders of the Holy Land, their unbelief did send them back to wander forty Years in the Wilderness, till all their carcases were wasted in it.
If we had Faith as a grain of Mustard-seed, we should remove mountains, we should cast out Devils. Every lust is a mountain that stands up against the work of Reformation.
If we had Faith as a grain of Mustard seed, we should remove Mountains, we should cast out Devils. Every lust is a mountain that Stands up against the work of Reformation.
now some Mountains, some Devils, are too hard for Ordinances, for Apostles themselves if they were alive, only Faith calls forth the fulness of God in Jesus Christ to overcome them.
now Some Mountains, Some Devils, Are too hard for Ordinances, for Apostles themselves if they were alive, only Faith calls forth the fullness of God in jesus christ to overcome them.
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what proportion is there between a small Worm, and a huge Mountain? But fear not, I am with thee (saith the Lord.) Here is a word for Faith to live upon,
what proportion is there between a small Worm, and a huge Mountain? But Fear not, I am with thee (Says the Lord.) Here is a word for Faith to live upon,
Beloved, if you would live as Brethren in love, peace and unity, then see that your Faith do call in God and his Christ unto the Treaty. See that your peace hath a word of Faith to bottom upon, otherwise every Storm will shake,
beloved, if you would live as Brothers in love, peace and unity, then see that your Faith do call in God and his christ unto the Treaty. See that your peace hath a word of Faith to bottom upon, otherwise every Storm will shake,
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Had we Caleb 's spirit to follow God fully in the guidance and assurance of his Word, what a great measure of self-denial and Christian condescention might we obtain to work towards a Religious and a firm Peace and Unity.
Had we Caleb is Spirit to follow God Fully in the guidance and assurance of his Word, what a great measure of self-denial and Christian condescension might we obtain to work towards a Religious and a firm Peace and Unity.
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Whatsoever therefore you strive against, strive especially against the unbelief of your own Hearts. Secondly, Against your Pride: This is a Proclaimed Rebel against Heaven;
Whatsoever Therefore you strive against, strive especially against the unbelief of your own Hearts. Secondly, Against your Pride: This is a Proclaimed Rebel against Heaven;
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My Brethren, take heed how you serve their ends who do serve their own Lusts. How should they govern you aright, that cannot govern their own Passions? Fleshly Corruption will ever lay before us specious pretences, in all those ways into which our Pride or Passion doth prompt us;
My Brothers, take heed how you serve their ends who do serve their own Lusts. How should they govern you aright, that cannot govern their own Passion? Fleshly Corruption will ever lay before us specious pretences, in all those ways into which our Pride or Passion does prompt us;
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I will only bring hither that passage of our Saviour in Luke 17. and the beginning of the Chapter, where he shews the danger of those that give Offences,
I will only bring hither that passage of our Saviour in Lycia 17. and the beginning of the Chapter, where he shows the danger of those that give Offences,
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First, for those that give Offences. (And mark your danger you that do it) It were better for him (saith Christ) that a Milstone were hanged about his neck,
First, for those that give Offences. (And mark your danger you that do it) It were better for him (Says christ) that a Millstone were hanged about his neck,
Though Christ might point to a Sycamine Tree there present, yet doubtless, that which he did chiefly aim at, was this root of bitterness, that corruption which is naturally in every one of our Hearts, indisposing us to Reconciliation;
Though christ might point to a Sycamine Tree there present, yet doubtless, that which he did chiefly aim At, was this root of bitterness, that corruption which is naturally in every one of our Hearts, indisposing us to Reconciliation;
where is this grain of Mustard-seed to be found? If ever the publick good did provoke us to exercise Faith in this Duty of forgiveness, now, even now it doth.
where is this grain of Mustard seed to be found? If ever the public good did provoke us to exercise Faith in this Duty of forgiveness, now, even now it does.
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To conclude, Dear Friends, keep your eyes, your ends, your aims Heaven-ward, Christward, God-ward; and whatsoever is against Heaven, against Christ, or against God, be you against it:
To conclude, Dear Friends, keep your eyes, your ends, your aims Heavenward, Christward, Godward; and whatsoever is against Heaven, against christ, or against God, be you against it:
and upon the Israel of God. But the Peace that is here spoken of, and Brotherly Love being both now adays things scarce to be found, I shall end this my Farewel Discourse with the following Poem out of the Ingenious Herbert, Viz. Sweet Peace, where dost thou dwell? I humbly crave, Let me once know. I sought thee in a secret Cave, And ask'd if Peace were there. A hollow wind did seem to answer, No:
and upon the Israel of God. But the Peace that is Here spoken of, and Brotherly Love being both now adais things scarce to be found, I shall end this my Farewell Discourse with the following Poem out of the Ingenious Herbert, Viz. Sweet Peace, where dost thou dwell? I humbly crave, Let me once know. I sought thee in a secret Cave, And asked if Peace were there. A hollow wind did seem to answer, No:
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There was a Prince of old At Salem dwelt, who liv'd with good increase Of flock and fold. He sweetly liv'd; yet sweetness did not save His Life from foes. But after death out of his Grave There sprang twelve stalks of Wheat:
There was a Prince of old At Salem dwelled, who lived with good increase Of flock and fold. He sweetly lived; yet sweetness did not save His Life from foes. But After death out of his Grave There sprang twelve stalks of Wheat:
Which many wondring at, got some of those To plant and set. It prosper'd strangely, and did soon disperse Through all the earth: For they that taste it do rehearse, That vertue lies therein; A secret vertue, bringing Peace and mirth By flight of sin. Take of this grain, which in my Garden grows, And grows for you; Make bread of it: and that repose And Peace, which every where With so much earnestness yo do pursue, Is only there.
Which many wondering At, god Some of those To plant and Set. It prospered strangely, and did soon disperse Through all the earth: For they that taste it do rehearse, That virtue lies therein; A secret virtue, bringing Peace and mirth By flight of since. Take of this grain, which in my Garden grows, And grows for you; Make bred of it: and that repose And Peace, which every where With so much earnestness the do pursue, Is only there.
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