Planelogia, a succinct and seasonable discourse of the occasions, causes, nature, rise, growth, and remedies of mental errors written some months since, and now made publick, both for the healing and prevention of the sins and calamities which have broken in this way upon the churches of Christ, to the great scandal of religion, hardening of the wicked, and obstruction of Reformation : whereunto are subjoined by way of appendix : I. Vindiciarum vindex, being a succinct, but full answer to Mr. Philip Cary's weak and impertinent exceptions to my Vindiciæ legis & fæderis, II. a synopsis of ancient and modern Antinomian errors, with scriptural arguments and reasons against them, III. a sermon composed for the preventing and healing of rents and divisions in the churches of Christ / by John Flavell ... ; with an epistle by several divines, relating to Dr. Crisp's works.
WHEN I consider this Healing and Uniting Text, and the scandalous Divisions of the Congregations to which I recommend it, I could chuse rather to comment thereon with Tears, than Words.
WHEN I Consider this Healing and Uniting Text, and the scandalous Divisions of the Congregations to which I recommend it, I could choose rather to comment thereon with Tears, than Words.
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'Tis just matter of lamentation, to think what feeble influences such Divine and Pathetical Exhortations have upon the minds and hearts of professed Christians.
It's just matter of lamentation, to think what feeble influences such Divine and Pathetical Exhortations have upon the minds and hearts of professed Christians.
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The Primitive and Purest Churches of Christ, consisted of imperfect Members, who notwithstanding they were knit together by the same internal bond of the Spirit,
The Primitive and Purest Churches of christ, consisted of imperfect Members, who notwithstanding they were knit together by the same internal bound of the Spirit,
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and the same external bonds of common Profession, and common Danger, and enjoyed extraordinary helps for uniting, in the Presence and Doctrine of the Apostles among them;
and the same external bonds of Common Profession, and Common Danger, and enjoyed extraordinary helps for uniting, in the Presence and Doctrine of the Apostles among them;
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and to all future Churches of Christ, whom it equally concerns, in the words of my Text. Now I beseech you, brethren, &c. Where note 1. The Duty exhorted to. 2. The Arguments enforcing the Duty. 1. The Duty exhorted to; namely, Unity;
and to all future Churches of christ, whom it equally concerns, in the words of my Text. Now I beseech you, brothers, etc. Where note 1. The Duty exhorted to. 2. The Arguments enforcing the Duty. 1. The Duty exhorted to; namely, Unity;
namely, the Harmony and Agreement of their Judgments, Hearts, and Language. (1.) That ye all speak the same thing. (2.) That ye be perfectly joined together in one Mind.
namely, the Harmony and Agreement of their Judgments, Hearts, and Language. (1.) That you all speak the same thing. (2.) That you be perfectly joined together in one Mind.
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This threefold Union in Judgment, Affection, and Language, includes all that belongs to Christian Concord, makes the Saints NONLATINALPHABET, men of one Heart and Soul, the loveliest sight this World affords, Acts 2. 46, 47. (2.) The Arguments enforcing this Duty upon them, comes next under consideration.
This threefold union in Judgement, Affection, and Language, includes all that belongs to Christian Concord, makes the Saints, men of one Heart and Soul, the loveliest sighed this World affords, Acts 2. 46, 47. (2.) The Arguments enforcing this Duty upon them, comes next under consideration.
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The last the most efficacious, and irresistible, of all the rest: But all together should come with such Power, and irresistible Efficacy upon the Judgments, Consciences,
The last the most efficacious, and irresistible, of all the rest: But all together should come with such Power, and irresistible Efficacy upon the Judgments, Consciences,
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Here you have, as it were, the great Apostle upon his knees before them, Meekly and Pathetically entreating them to be at perfect Unity among themselves.
Here you have, as it were, the great Apostle upon his knees before them, Meekly and Pathetically entreating them to be At perfect Unity among themselves.
I beseech you, Brethren: Brotherhood is an endearing thing, and naturally draws Affection and Unity with it, 1 Pet. 3. 8. Be ye all of one mind; having compassion one of another; love as brethren; be pitiful, be courteous;
I beseech you, Brothers: Brotherhood is an endearing thing, and naturally draws Affection and Unity with it, 1 Pet. 3. 8. Be you all of one mind; having compassion one of Another; love as brothers; be pitiful, be courteous;
In the former he sweetly insinuated the duty by a loving compellation, but here he sets it home by a solemn Adjuration; I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Iesus Christ:
In the former he sweetly insinuated the duty by a loving compellation, but Here he sets it home by a solemn Adjuration; I beseech you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Iesus christ:
then see, as you will answer it to him at the Great Day, that ye be perfectly joined together in one Mind, and in one Judgment. The Point will be this:
then see, as you will answer it to him At the Great Day, that you be perfectly joined together in one Mind, and in one Judgement. The Point will be this:
Consider how directly your Divisions cross and frustrate the Design and End of Church-fellowship which is instituted for the improvement of each other's Graces,
Consider how directly your Divisions cross and frustrate the Design and End of Church fellowship which is instituted for the improvement of each other's Graces,
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when you mournfully confessed before the Lord, that these were the just and deserved punishments for your wantonness, barrenness, and provoking animosities.
when you mournfully confessed before the Lord, that these were the just and deserved punishments for your wantonness, Barrenness, and provoking animosities.
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What! And is the Rod no sooner off your backs, but you will to the old work again? Read Ezra 9. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. and view the face of this Sin in that glass.
What! And is the Rod no sooner off your backs, but you will to the old work again? Read Ezra 9. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. and view the face of this since in that glass.
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Have we been so many years in the furnace, and our dross not purged? Such sharp and long-continued afflictions produce no better effects? It may be said of our troubles,
Have we been so many Years in the furnace, and our dross not purged? Such sharp and long-continued afflictions produce no better effects? It may be said of our Troubles,
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If sincere, certainly they would effectually caution us, that we return not again to folly, Ezra 9. 13, 14. After all that is come upon us for our evil deeds,
If sincere, Certainly they would effectually caution us, that we return not again to folly, Ezra 9. 13, 14. After all that is come upon us for our evil Deeds,
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The Canaanites are in the Land, let there be no strife therefore betwixt Brethren; our natural, civil, and spiritual comforts are all shaking and trembling about us.
The Canaanites Are in the Land, let there be no strife Therefore betwixt Brothers; our natural, civil, and spiritual comforts Are all shaking and trembling about us.
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Mr. Tho. Fuller, in his History of the Worthies of England, tells us, That when the Severn - Sea overflowed the lower Grounds of Somersetshire, it was observed that Dogs and Hares,
Mr. Tho. Fuller, in his History of the Worthies of England, tells us, That when the Severn - Sea overflowed the lower Grounds of Somersetshire, it was observed that Dogs and Hares,
not offering the least injury one to another. 'Tis pity that sense should do more with Beasts, than Reason and Religion with Men. Motive III. Reflect upon the scandal your divisions give to the World;
not offering the least injury one to Another. It's pity that sense should do more with Beasts, than Reason and Religion with Men. Motive III. Reflect upon the scandal your divisions give to the World;
How long and how anxiously have we prayed, and waited for such a day of Gospel-liberty as we now enjoy? It hath been one of the sorest afflictions we have grapled with in the days of our restraint, that we could not speak unto the carnal World.
How long and how anxiously have we prayed, and waited for such a day of gospel liberty as we now enjoy? It hath been one of the Sorest afflictions we have grappled with in the days of our restraint, that we could not speak unto the carnal World.
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The Children are as it were coming to the birth, and will you obstruct it? Will you give the Gospel a miscarrying-womb? Be instruments at once, by your contentions, to destroy the Souls of Men,
The Children Are as it were coming to the birth, and will you obstruct it? Will you give the Gospel a miscarrying-womb? Be Instruments At once, by your contentions, to destroy the Souls of Men,
and break the very hearts of your Ministers, whose greatest comfort is bound up in the success of their Labours? Brethren, I beseech you read these words as if they were delivered to you upon my bended knees;
and break the very hearts of your Ministers, whose greatest Comfort is bound up in the success of their Labours? Brothers, I beseech you read these words as if they were Delivered to you upon my bent knees;
and for your poor Ministers sake, who have scarce any thing besides the fruits of their Labours, to recompence their long-continued and grievous sufferings, depose your animosities, maintain the unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace;
and for your poor Ministers sake, who have scarce any thing beside the fruits of their Labours, to recompense their long-continued and grievous sufferings, depose your animosities, maintain the unity of the Spirit in the Bound of Peace;
What good will our Lives do us, if we must labour in vain, and spend our strength for nought? We find it difficult enough to persuade sinners to come unto Christ,
What good will our Lives do us, if we must labour in vain, and spend our strength for nought? We find it difficult enough to persuade Sinners to come unto christ,
but if to these must be added prejudices against Religion, from your dividing Lusts, and scandalous Breaches, what hope then remains? If you have no pity for your selves, pity perishing Souls,
but if to these must be added prejudices against Religion, from your dividing Lustiest, and scandalous Breaches, what hope then remains? If you have no pity for your selves, pity perishing Souls,
Are there none in the Towns or Neighbourhoods where you live? Are you sure there are none that have hopeful inclinations towards Religion? desires and purposes to attend on the same means of Grace you sit under, who will charge the occasion of their Damnation upon you at the Bar of Christ,
are there none in the Towns or Neighbourhoods where you live? are you sure there Are none that have hopeful inclinations towards Religion? Desires and Purposes to attend on the same means of Grace you fit under, who will charge the occasion of their Damnation upon you At the Bar of christ,
such whisperings and tale-bearings, such malicious aggravations and improvements of common failings and infirmities, such covetousness and worldliness, such pride and vanity,
such whisperings and tale-bearings, such malicious aggravations and improvements of Common failings and infirmities, such covetousness and worldliness, such pride and vanity,
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Beware, I say, how you incur the guilt of such a dreadful charge as this, by giving liberty to such Lusts and Passions under a profession of Religion, and pretence to Reformation. Motive IV.
Beware, I say, how you incur the guilt of such a dreadful charge as this, by giving liberty to such Lustiest and Passion under a profession of Religion, and pretence to Reformation. Motive IV.
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how in that Prayer, which he poured out a little before his death with such a mighty Pathos, and fervency of Spirit, he insists upon nothing more than Unity among his People.
how in that Prayer, which he poured out a little before his death with such a mighty Pathos, and fervency of Spirit, he insists upon nothing more than Unity among his People.
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and every time he seems to rise higher and higher, beseeching his Father, (1.) That they may be one. (2.) That they may be one in us. (3.) That they may be one as thou and I are one.
and every time he seems to rise higher and higher, beseeching his Father, (1.) That they may be one. (2.) That they may be one in us. (3.) That they may be one as thou and I Are one.
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Brethren, If you would study how to frustrate the design, and grieve the Heart of your Lord Jesus Christ (to whom you profess love and obedience) you cannot take a readier way to do it,
Brothers, If you would study how to frustrate the Design, and grieve the Heart of your Lord jesus christ (to whom you profess love and Obedience) you cannot take a Readier Way to do it,
I beseech you therefore in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath so earnestly prayed for the unity of his People, That ye be perfectly joined together in one heart,
I beseech you Therefore in the name of our Lord jesus christ, who hath so earnestly prayed for the unity of his People, That you be perfectly joined together in one heart,
and helping on the mortification of each other's Corruptions. God hath distributed variety of gifts and graces in different degrees amongst his People;
and helping on the mortification of each other's Corruptions. God hath distributed variety of Gifts and graces in different Degrees among his People;
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the improvement of these gifts and graces to the glory of God, and our mutual edification, is the very scope and end of particular Church-fellowship and Communion:
the improvement of these Gifts and graces to the glory of God, and our mutual edification, is the very scope and end of particular Church fellowship and Communion:
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Iob was exemplary for plainness and patience: Moses for faithfulness and meekness: Iosieh for tenderness, and a melting Spirit: Athanasius was prudent and active:
Job was exemplary for plainness and patience: Moses for faithfulness and meekness: Josieh for tenderness, and a melting Spirit: Athanasius was prudent and active:
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One hath a good Wit, another a better Memory, a third excells them both in utterance. One is zealous, but ungrounded; another well principled, but timorous. One is wary and prudent; another open and plain-hearted. One is trembling and melting;
One hath a good Wit, Another a better Memory, a third excels them both in utterance. One is zealous, but ungrounded; Another well principled, but timorous. One is wary and prudent; Another open and plainhearted. One is trembling and melting;
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Now the end and use of Church-fellowship is to make a rich improvement unto all by a regular use and exercise of the gifts and graces found in every one.
Now the end and use of Church fellowship is to make a rich improvement unto all by a regular use and exercise of the Gifts and graces found in every one.
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Unspeakable are the benefits resulting from spiritual and orderly Communion; but whatever the benefits be, they are all cut off by Schisms and Dissentions;
Unspeakable Are the benefits resulting from spiritual and orderly Communion; but whatever the benefits be, they Are all Cut off by Schisms and Dissensions;
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In a word, These Schisms and Dissentions in the Churches of Christ are ominous presages, and foreboding signs of some sweeping Judgment, and common Calamity near approaching us.
In a word, These Schisms and Dissensions in the Churches of christ Are ominous presages, and foreboding Signs of Some sweeping Judgement, and Common Calamity near approaching us.
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I am sure 'tis so here, if God turn not our hearts one towards another, he will come and smite the Earth with a Curse, Mal. 4. 6. I believe it, Sirs, you will have other work to do shortly.
I am sure it's so Here, if God turn not our hearts one towards Another, he will come and smite the Earth with a Curse, Malachi 4. 6. I believe it, Sirs, you will have other work to do shortly.
Whereas on the other side, when Schisms have rent Churches a-sunder, they go away from each other exasperated, grieved and wounded, crying out, Oh, that I had a Cottage in the Wilderness! or, oh!
Whereas on the other side, when Schisms have rend Churches asunder, they go away from each other exasperated, grieved and wounded, crying out, O, that I had a Cottage in the Wilderness! or, o!
To this the Prayer of Christ hath respect, Ioh. 17. 23. That they may be made perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me. q. d.
To this the Prayer of christ hath respect, John 17. 23. That they may be made perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me. q. worser.
And on the other side, it will be a fatal stumbling-block in the way of their conversion, to observe my followers biting and devouring, rending and tearing one another.
And on the other side, it will be a fatal stumbling-block in the Way of their conversion, to observe my followers biting and devouring, rending and tearing one Another.
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By Roes and Hinds of the Field (saith he) understand weak comers on towards Christ, persons under some preparatory works towards Conversion, who are as shy and as timorous as Roes and Hinds of the Field;
By Roes and Hinds of the Field (Says he) understand weak comers on towards christ, Persons under Some preparatory works towards Conversion, who Are as shy and as timorous as Roes and Hinds of the Field;
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Alexander Severus, finding two Christians contending with one another, commanded them that they should not presume to take the name of Christ upon them any longer;
Alexander Severus, finding two Christians contending with one Another, commanded them that they should not presume to take the name of christ upon them any longer;
How desirable a Mercy it is, and how necessary a Duty, let the same Apostle, who presseth it upon the Corinthians in my Text, be heard again, enforcing the same Duty with the same warmth, upon the Church at Philippi, chap. 2. v. 1, 2. If there be therefore any consolation in Christ,
How desirable a Mercy it is, and how necessary a Duty, let the same Apostle, who Presseth it upon the Corinthians in my Text, be herd again, enforcing the same Duty with the same warmth, upon the Church At Philippi, chap. 2. v. 1, 2. If there be Therefore any consolation in christ,
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if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels of mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels of Mercies, fulfil you my joy, that you be Likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
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In handling this Point, I will shew, 1. What Unity among Believers is. 2. How the necessity and desirableness of it, may be evinced. 3. And then lay down the Motives and Directions about it.
In handling this Point, I will show, 1. What Unity among Believers is. 2. How the necessity and desirableness of it, may be evinced. 3. And then lay down the Motives and Directions about it.
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Hence they become Sanguine Christi conglutinati; Glued together by the Blood of Christ. Union with Christ is fundamental to all Union among the Saints.
Hence they become Sanguine Christ conglutinati; Glued together by the Blood of christ. union with christ is fundamental to all union among the Saints.
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Perfect Union would flow from this their common Union with Christ their Head, were they not here in an imperfect state, where their corruptions disturb and hinder it;
Perfect union would flow from this their Common union with christ their Head, were they not Here in an imperfect state, where their corruptions disturb and hinder it;
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and how this Unity among themselves shall at last arise to its just perfection, that one Text plainly discovers, Iohn 17. 23. I in them, and thou in me;
and how this Unity among themselves shall At last arise to its just perfection, that one Text plainly discovers, John 17. 23. I in them, and thou in me;
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Sincere Christianity holds fast the Soul by a firm bond of Life to the truly Christian Community, wherein they reap those spiritual pleasures and advantages which assure their continuance therein to a great degree:
Sincere Christianity holds fast the Soul by a firm bound of Life to the truly Christian Community, wherein they reap those spiritual pleasures and advantages which assure their Continuance therein to a great degree:
as also that they which are approved, may by their constancy be also made manifest, 1 Cor. 11. 19. It hath indeed been said, That it's never better with the Church, than when there are most Hypocrites in it;
as also that they which Are approved, may by their constancy be also made manifest, 1 Cor. 11. 19. It hath indeed been said, That it's never better with the Church, than when there Are most Hypocrites in it;
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'Tis said, Amos 3. 3. How can two walk together except they be agreed? I deny not but persons that differ in some lesser points as to their Judgment, may,
It's said, Amos 3. 3. How can two walk together except they be agreed? I deny not but Persons that differ in Some lesser points as to their Judgement, may,
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But of this I am sure, that when Sanctified persons, agreed in Judgments and Principles, do walk together under pious and judicious Church-officers, in tender affection,
But of this I am sure, that when Sanctified Persons, agreed in Judgments and Principles, do walk together under pious and judicious Church-officers, in tender affection,
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and the exercise of all duties tending to mutual edification, glorifying God with one mouth, Rom. 15. 6. and cleaving together with oneness of heart, Acts 2. 42. This is such a Church-unity as answers Christ's end in the ••stitution of particular Churches,
and the exercise of all duties tending to mutual edification, glorifying God with one Mouth, Rom. 15. 6. and cleaving together with oneness of heart, Acts 2. 42. This is such a Church-unity as answers Christ's end in the ••stitution of particular Churches,
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Hence is the Apostle's Prayer, Rom. 15. 5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation, grant you to be like minded one towards another, according to Christ Iesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify God.
Hence is the Apostle's Prayer, Rom. 15. 5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation, grant you to be like minded one towards Another, according to christ Iesus, that you may with one mind and one Mouth Glorify God.
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'Tis highly remarkable, That the Apostle in this Petition for the Unity of the Saints, doth not only describe that Unity he prays for, one Mouth and one Mind,
It's highly remarkable, That the Apostle in this Petition for the Unity of the Saints, does not only describe that Unity he prays for, one Mouth and one Mind,
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They must bear one another's burthens; they must give allowance for mutual infirmities: For the Church here is not an Assembly of Spirits of just Men made perfect.
They must bear one another's burdens; they must give allowance for mutual infirmities: For the Church Here is not an Assembly of Spirits of just Men made perfect.
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And to endear this Grace of Patience to them, He (2.) joyns with it another Title of God, viz. the God of Consolation, wherein he points them to that abundant comfort which would result unto themselves from such a blessed Unity continued and maintained by the mutual exercises of patience and forbearance one towards another.
And to endear this Grace of Patience to them, He (2.) joins with it Another Title of God, viz. the God of Consolation, wherein he points them to that abundant Comfort which would result unto themselves from such a blessed Unity continued and maintained by the mutual exercises of patience and forbearance one towards Another.
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And to set home all, he lays before them the pattern and example of Christ; The God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded according to Christ.
And to Set home all, he lays before them the pattern and Exampl of christ; The God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded according to christ.
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How many Thousand infirmities and failures in Duty, doth Christ find in all his people? Notwithstanding which, he maintaineth Union and Communion with them;
How many Thousand infirmities and failures in Duty, does christ find in all his people? Notwithstanding which, he maintaineth union and Communion with them;
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(2.) Secondly, The necessity and desirableness of this Unity farther appears, by the deep interest that the comfort and benefit of our Souls have in it.
(2.) Secondly, The necessity and desirableness of this Unity farther appears, by the deep Interest that the Comfort and benefit of our Souls have in it.
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and pleasure, did the Primitive Christians reap from the Unity of their Hearts in the ways and worship of God? Next unto the pleasure and delight of immediate Communion with God himself,
and pleasure, did the Primitive Christians reap from the Unity of their Hearts in the ways and worship of God? Next unto the pleasure and delight of immediate Communion with God himself,
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What heart that hath one spark of the Love of Christ in it, yields not to such an Exhortation as this, enforced by the consolation of Christ, comfort of Love, fellowship of the Spirit,
What heart that hath one spark of the Love of christ in it, yields not to such an Exhortation as this, Enforced by the consolation of christ, Comfort of Love, fellowship of the Spirit,
and Bowels of Mercy? More particularly, suffer ye this word of Exhortation from the consideration of the following Arguments or Motives, what distances soever you are at from one another.
and Bowels of Mercy? More particularly, suffer you this word of Exhortation from the consideration of the following Arguments or Motives, what distances soever you Are At from one Another.
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and his Ordinances, wherein you have comfortably walked together, by all that comfort resulting from the mutual exercises, and fruits of Christian Love;
and his Ordinances, wherein you have comfortably walked together, by all that Comfort resulting from the mutual exercises, and fruits of Christian Love;
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The only improvement I shall make of this point, shall be for, 1. Exhortation to Unity. 2. Directions for the maintaining of it. The first Vse for Exhortation.
The only improvement I shall make of this point, shall be for, 1. Exhortation to Unity. 2. Directions for the maintaining of it. The First Use for Exhortation.
and especially of those in particular Church-relation, I do in the Bowels of Christ, and in the words of his Apostle, Phil. 2. 1, 2. earnestly and humbly intreat all my Brethren, That if there be any consolation in Christ,
and especially of those in particular Church-relation, I do in the Bowels of christ, and in the words of his Apostle, Philip 2. 1, 2. earnestly and humbly entreat all my Brothers, That if there be any consolation in christ,
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Ephes. 2. 7. 1 Thes. 1. 2, 3. Rom. 1. 7. Col. 1. 2. Hence particular Churches are called the Churches of the Saints, 1 Cor. 14. 33. If admissions belax and negligent,
Ephesians 2. 7. 1 Thebes 1. 2, 3. Rom. 1. 7. Col. 1. 2. Hence particular Churches Are called the Churches of the Saints, 1 Cor. 14. 33. If admissions belax and negligent,
so much heterogeneous matter fills the Church, that it can never be quiet. Christians and Christians may live together harmoniously and coalesce in one orderly and comfortable Society,
so much heterogeneous matter fills the Church, that it can never be quiet. Christians and Christians may live together harmoniously and coalesce in one orderly and comfortable Society,
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as having one and the same Head, one Spirit, the same general Design and End; but godly and ungodly, spiritual and carnal are acted by contrary Principles, pursue opposite Designs, and can never heartily coalesce.
as having one and the same Head, one Spirit, the same general Design and End; but godly and ungodly, spiritual and carnal Are acted by contrary Principles, pursue opposite Designs, and can never heartily coalesce.
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There is a spirit of discerning, a judgment of discretion in the Saints, and it is especially desirable in a more eminent degree in those that have Office-power in the Church, to judge of mens fit qualifications for Church-communion.
There is a Spirit of discerning, a judgement of discretion in the Saints, and it is especially desirable in a more eminent degree in those that have Office power in the Church, to judge of men's fit qualifications for Church-communion.
None ought to be admitted into Church-communion, but such as do appear to the judgment of Charity (comparing their Professions and Conversations) to be Christians indeed, that is, men fearing God, and working Righteousness.
None ought to be admitted into Church-communion, but such as do appear to the judgement of Charity (comparing their Professions and Conversations) to be Christians indeed, that is, men fearing God, and working Righteousness.
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And I make no doubt, but some Opinions as well as practices, render men unmeet for Church-communion, Tit. 3. 10. 2 Iohn 10. All Opinions which overthrow Doctrines necessary to be believed, which the Apostle comprehends under the name of Faith;
And I make no doubt, but Some Opinions as well as practices, render men unmeet for Church-communion, Tit. 3. 10. 2 John 10. All Opinions which overthrow Doctrines necessary to be believed, which the Apostle comprehends under the name of Faith;
and all such Opinions as are inconsistent with an holy Life, and overthrow the power of Godliness, which the Apostle comprehends under the name of a good Conscience, 1 Tim. 1. 19, 20. whosoever shall hold or maintain any such Opinions as these, he is either to be kept out, if not admitted;
and all such Opinions as Are inconsistent with an holy Life, and overthrow the power of Godliness, which the Apostle comprehends under the name of a good Conscience, 1 Tim. 1. 19, 20. whosoever shall hold or maintain any such Opinions as these, he is either to be kept out, if not admitted;
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and erroneous Heads, will give a continual exercise to the patience of Sober Christians. I deny not but out of the purest Churches men may arise speaking perverse things;
and erroneous Heads, will give a continual exercise to the patience of Sobrium Christians. I deny not but out of the Purest Churches men may arise speaking perverse things;
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But if they can be discerned before they be admitted, a little preventive care would be of singular and seasonable use to the tranquillity of Church-Societies. Direction II. Let all Officers and Members of Church study their Duties, and keep themselves within the bounds of their proper places.
But if they can be discerned before they be admitted, a little preventive care would be of singular and seasonable use to the tranquillity of Church societies. Direction II Let all Officers and Members of Church study their Duties, and keep themselves within the bounds of their proper places.
(1.) Let it be for Caution to Ministers that they mind their proper work, study the Peace of the Church, impartially dispense their respects to the Saints committed to their charge, not siding with a Party.
(1.) Let it be for Caution to Ministers that they mind their proper work, study the Peace of the Church, impartially dispense their respects to the Saints committed to their charge, not siding with a Party.
There be in most Congregations, some idle people, who having little to do at home, are employed upon Satan 's Errands to run from house to house, carrying tales to exasperate on Christian against another.
There be in most Congregations, Some idle people, who having little to do At home, Are employed upon Satan is Errands to run from house to house, carrying tales to exasperate on Christian against Another.
and much less to the whole World, without a plain necessity, How many thousand Ruptures would be prevented in Christian Societies? But instead of regularly admonishing and reproving those irregular and idle Tatlers (as the Apostle calls them) who make it their business to sow jealousies, to make and widen breaches amongst brethren. Direction III. Let all Christians govern their tongues and keep them under the command of the law of kindness in their mutual converses with one another.
and much less to the Whole World, without a plain necessity, How many thousand Ruptures would be prevented in Christian Societies? But instead of regularly admonishing and reproving those irregular and idle Tattlers (as the Apostle calls them) who make it their business to sow jealousies, to make and widen Breaches among brothers. Direction III. Let all Christians govern their tongues and keep them under the command of the law of kindness in their mutual converses with one Another.
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It may be strongly presumed that a meek and gentle answer will more easily allay the Passions of a godly man than of one that is both ungodly and full of Enmity towards us;
It may be strongly presumed that a meek and gentle answer will more Easily allay the Passion of a godly man than of one that is both ungodly and full of Enmity towards us;
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and Holy Minister of Christ, Mr. Cotton coming along the street, one of them tells his companions, I'le go (saith he) and put a trick upon the old Cotton;
and Holy Minister of christ, Mr. Cotton coming along the street, one of them tells his Sodales, I'll go (Says he) and put a trick upon the old Cotton;
What peaceful Societies should we have, if our lips transgressed not the laws of love and kindness? Direction IV. Respectful Deportments to those that are beneath us in Gifts or Estates, is an excellent conservative of Church-Peace.
What peaceful Societies should we have, if our lips transgressed not the laws of love and kindness? Direction IV. Respectful Deportments to those that Are beneath us in Gifts or Estates, is an excellent conservative of Church peace.
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for who maketh thee to differ from another? 1 Cor. 4. 6, 7. What respectful language did Holy Mr. Brewen give to his own godly servants? Remember, Christians, that there is neither rich nor poor, bond nor free,
for who makes thee to differ from Another? 1 Cor. 4. 6, 7. What respectful language did Holy Mr. Brewen give to his own godly Servants? remember, Christians, that there is neither rich nor poor, bound nor free,
and not to think of themselves above what they ought, but with all lowliness, meekness and long suffering to forbear one another in love, keeping (this way) the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, Eph. 4. 2, 3. Direction. V. This gentle language and respectful deportment, would naturally and constantly flow from the Uniting Grace of Wisdom, Humility and Love, were they more exalted in the hearts of Christians.
and not to think of themselves above what they ought, but with all lowliness, meekness and long suffering to forbear one Another in love, keeping (this Way) the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, Ephesians 4. 2, 3. Direction. V. This gentle language and respectful deportment, would naturally and constantly flow from the Uniting Grace of Wisdom, Humility and Love, were they more exalted in the hearts of Christians.
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how often dost thou every day grieve and offend Jesus Christ, who yet freely forgives all thy offences? Remember Friend, that an unforgiving is a sad sign of an unforgiven person.
how often dost thou every day grieve and offend jesus christ, who yet freely forgives all thy offences? remember Friend, that an unforgiving is a sad Signen of an unforgiven person.
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Be of one mind (saith the Apostle) live in peace, and the God of peace shall be with you, 1 Cor. 13. 11. implying that their contentions would deprive them of his blessed company with them.
Be of one mind (Says the Apostle) live in peace, and the God of peace shall be with you, 1 Cor. 13. 11. implying that their contentions would deprive them of his blessed company with them.
and thereby (as I noted before) conversion hindred, and a new stone, as it were, rolled over the graves of poor sinners, to keep them down in their impenitency:
and thereby (as I noted before) conversion hindered, and a new stone, as it were, rolled over the graves of poor Sinners, to keep them down in their impenitency:
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but the Schism of Korah and his Accomplices, with the Earth's opening her mouth and swallowing them up quick. Direction VIII. Let all Church-Members see that they have Union with Christ, evidencing it self in daily sweet Communion with him.
but the Schism of Korah and his Accomplices, with the Earth's opening her Mouth and swallowing them up quick. Direction VIII. Let all Church-Members see that they have union with christ, evidencing it self in daily sweet Communion with him.
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than to live in sinful jars and contentions with his people. Return therefore to the Primitive Spirit of Love and Unity; forbear one another; forgive one another; mortifie your dividing Lusts; cherish your Uniting Graces;
than to live in sinful jars and contentions with his people. Return Therefore to the Primitive Spirit of Love and Unity; forbear one Another; forgive one Another; mortify your dividing Lustiest; cherish your Uniting Graces;
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In the last place therefore give me leave to lay before you some necessary and proper Directions and Counsels for the prevention and healing of Schisms and Divisions amongst the Churches of Christ:
In the last place Therefore give me leave to lay before you Some necessary and proper Directions and Counsels for the prevention and healing of Schisms and Divisions among the Churches of christ:
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When Ioshua lay upon his face before the Lord, Ioshua 7. 8, 9, 10. bewailing the sins and miseries of Israel; Vp (saith God) sanctify the people; wherefore liest thou upon thy face? As if he should say, Thy moans and lamentations are good and necessary in their place;
When Ioshua lay upon his face before the Lord, Ioshua 7. 8, 9, 10. bewailing the Sins and misery's of Israel; Up (Says God) sanctify the people; Wherefore liest thou upon thy face? As if he should say, Thy moans and lamentations Are good and necessary in their place;
but speedy action and vigorous endeavours must be also used, or Israel will perish. So say I, up, up, fall speedily to your duties as men in earnest;
but speedy actium and vigorous endeavours must be also used, or Israel will perish. So say I, up, up, fallen speedily to your duties as men in earnest;
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and for your guidance in the paths of duty, I will lay before you the following plain and necessary Directions. Direction I. The orderly gathering, and filling of particular Churches, is of great influence unto the peace and tranquillity of those Churches:
and for your guidance in the paths of duty, I will lay before you the following plain and necessary Directions. Direction I The orderly gathering, and filling of particular Churches, is of great influence unto the peace and tranquillity of those Churches:
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and therefore it greatly concerns all that are interested therein, especially such as are vested with Office-power to beware whom they receive into their Communion.
and Therefore it greatly concerns all that Are interested therein, especially such as Are vested with Office power to beware whom they receive into their Communion.
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