Primitiæ synagogæ. A sermon preached at Ipswich, April 26. 1700. At the opening of a new-erected meeting-house. By John Fairfax, A.M. minister of the Gospel to the congregation there assembling.
A SERMON PREACHED At IPSWICH in SƲFFOLK, At the opening of a New Erected Meeting-House, April 26. 1700. EXOD. xx. 24. — In all places where I record my Name, I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
A SERMON PREACHED At IPSWICH in SƲFFOLK, At the opening of a New Erected Meeting-House, April 26. 1700. EXOD. xx. 24. — In all places where I record my Name, I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
as we read in the latter part of the former Chapter, and the former part of this, taketh occasion from his manner of speaking to them, to caution them against Idolatry, Ver. 22, 23. Ye have seen that I have talked with you from Heaven.
as we read in the latter part of the former Chapter, and the former part of this, Takes occasion from his manner of speaking to them, to caution them against Idolatry, Ver. 22, 23. You have seen that I have talked with you from Heaven.
Take ye good heed unto your selves (for ye saw no manner of similitude in the day that the Lord spake unto you in Horeb) lest you corrupt your selves,
Take you good heed unto your selves (for you saw no manner of similitude in the day that the Lord spoke unto you in Horeb) lest you corrupt your selves,
and make you a graven Image, &c. God having thus prohibited Idolatry, institutes his own holy, true Worship, which should be acceptable to him, Ver. 24. Where are two Words of God:
and make you a graved Image, etc. God having thus prohibited Idolatry, institutes his own holy, true Worship, which should be acceptable to him, Ver. 24. Where Are two Words of God:
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An Altar of Earth shalt thou make unto me, and shalt Sacrifice thereon thy Burnt-Offerings and thy Peace-Offerings, thy Sheep and thine Oxen. This is the first place, in Holy Scripture, where God records his Institution of Altar and Sacrifice.
an Altar of Earth shalt thou make unto me, and shalt Sacrifice thereon thy Burnt offerings and thy Peace-Offerings, thy Sheep and thine Oxen. This is the First place, in Holy Scripture, where God records his Institution of Altar and Sacrifice.
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but Religion and the true Worship of God, first revealed to Adam, descended, by Tradition, from Generation to Generation, till the days of Moses. That Sacrifices were of God's Appointment even from the days of Adam, appears from Heb. 11.4. By Faith Abel offered an excellent Sacrifice, &c. If Abel had not had a Word of Institution from God, he could not have Offered in Faith.
but Religion and the true Worship of God, First revealed to Adam, descended, by Tradition, from Generation to Generation, till the days of Moses. That Sacrifices were of God's Appointment even from the days of Adam, appears from Hebrew 11.4. By Faith Abel offered an excellent Sacrifice, etc. If Abel had not had a Word of Institution from God, he could not have Offered in Faith.
In Salem also is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. Recording of God's Name, is the Solemn Administration of his Ordinances, as Isa. 66.3. He that burneth Incense. In the Original Text NONLATINALPHABET, the same Word with this in the Text, He that recordeth with Incense, I will come unto thee;
In Salem also is his Tabernacle, and his Dwelling place in Zion. Recording of God's Name, is the Solemn Administration of his Ordinances, as Isaiah 66.3. He that burns Incense. In the Original Text, the same Word with this in the Text, He that recordeth with Incense, I will come unto thee;
The Tabernacle which Moses reared up in the Wilderness, where God's Name was recorded, was called NONLATINALPHABET, The Tabernacle of the Congregation,
The Tabernacle which Moses reared up in the Wilderness, where God's Name was recorded, was called, The Tabernacle of the Congregation,
Exod. 29.42, 43. At the door of the Tabernacle — where I will meet you, And there I will meet with the Children of Israel. So Exod. 30.6, 36. From the Text we shall observe two things.
Exod 29.42, 43. At the door of the Tabernacle — where I will meet you, And there I will meet with the Children of Israel. So Exod 30.6, 36. From the Text we shall observe two things.
Quod nunquam est non est, & quod nusquam est non est. That which never is, or no where is, is not at all. We read, Gen. 4.26. Then began men to call upon the Name of the Lord, i. e.
Quod Never est non est, & quod nusquam est non est. That which never is, or no where is, is not At all. We read, Gen. 4.26. Then began men to call upon the Name of the Lord, i. e.
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They solemnly Assembled together to Worship God. So doth that Phrase in Scripture often signifie, as Zeph. 3.9. 1 Cor. 1.2. Jer. 10.25. Ps. 14.4. Prayer being a chief part of Worship, is put for the whole Worship of God.
They solemnly Assembled together to Worship God. So does that Phrase in Scripture often signify, as Zephaniah 3.9. 1 Cor. 1.2. Jer. 10.25. Ps. 14.4. Prayer being a chief part of Worship, is put for the Whole Worship of God.
Now when Men were multiplied, as doubtless they were when Enos was Born, for he was Born in the 235th Year of the World, Gen. 5. then, no question, they had more common and greater Assemblies, where they called upon the Name of the Lord. So Gen. 13.4. for Abraham had a very numerous Family, as appears, Gen. 14.14.
Now when Men were multiplied, as doubtless they were when Enos was Born, for he was Born in the 235th Year of the World, Gen. 5. then, no question, they had more Common and greater Assemblies, where they called upon the Name of the Lord. So Gen. 13.4. for Abraham had a very numerous Family, as appears, Gen. 14.14.
Most probable it is, That Adam observing the degeneration of his Posterity, and the corruption of the Worship of God, especially by Cain 's Posterity, began to separate the Godly,
Most probable it is, That Adam observing the degeneration of his Posterity, and the corruption of the Worship of God, especially by Cain is Posterity, began to separate the Godly,
and gather them into particular Congregations, that, by publick Prayer, Preaching the Word, Sacrifices, and other Exercises of Religion, he might preserve them from the common gross Corruptions and Prophaneness of the World, whereby they obtained the Honourable Name of the Sons of God, Gen. 6.2. To which purpose there must have been some publick Places wherein they Assembled to perform such Worship.
and gather them into particular Congregations, that, by public Prayer, Preaching the Word, Sacrifices, and other Exercises of Religion, he might preserve them from the Common gross Corruptions and Profaneness of the World, whereby they obtained the Honourable Name of the Sons of God, Gen. 6.2. To which purpose there must have been Some public Places wherein they Assembled to perform such Worship.
But afterward, in the days of Moses, God tells the Jews, who were his only visible Church, that he would choose a place where to put his Name, Deut. 12.5. which he did at Shiloh first, in the Tribe of Ephraim, Josh. 18.2.
But afterwards, in the days of Moses, God tells the jews, who were his only visible Church, that he would choose a place where to put his Name, Deuteronomy 12.5. which he did At Shiloh First, in the Tribe of Ephraim, Josh. 18.2.
and that to which they were to bring their Offerings and Sacrifices, was a Type of Christ, the only Mediator between God and Man, through whom all Spiritual Sacrifices are acceptable to God.
and that to which they were to bring their Offerings and Sacrifices, was a Type of christ, the only Mediator between God and Man, through whom all Spiritual Sacrifices Are acceptable to God.
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They were obliged to meet at the Tabernacle, and after at the Temple, but three times in the Year, at the three Principal Feasts, viz. The Feast of the Passover, the Feast of Weeks,
They were obliged to meet At the Tabernacle, and After At the Temple, but three times in the Year, At the three Principal Feasts, viz. The Feast of the Passover, the Feast of Weeks,
To which purpose they had their Synagogues. Act. 15.21. Moses of old time, hath, in every City, them that preach him, being read in the Synagogues every Sabbath-Day. Ps. 74.8. They have burnt up all the Synagogues of God in the Land;
To which purpose they had their Synagogues. Act. 15.21. Moses of old time, hath, in every city, them that preach him, being read in the Synagogues every Sabbath-Day. Ps. 74.8. They have burned up all the Synagogues of God in the Land;
But as concerning the Christian Church, Christ tells the Woman of Samaria, enquiring, Where is the place of God's Worship? John 4.21. The hour cometh, when ye shall, neither in this Mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
But as Concerning the Christian Church, christ tells the Woman of Samaria, inquiring, Where is the place of God's Worship? John 4.21. The hour comes, when you shall, neither in this Mountain, nor yet At Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Yet still there were to be Places wherein Christian Assemblies should meet for solemn Worship. The Apostle Paul, Rom. 16.5. Doth Salute Priscilla & Aquilla, and, after no very short Parenthesis, addeth, Likewise greet the Church that is in their House; and 1 Cor. 16.19.
Yet still there were to be Places wherein Christian Assemblies should meet for solemn Worship. The Apostle Paul, Rom. 16.5. Does Salute Priscilla & Aquilla, and, After no very short Parenthesis, adds, Likewise greet the Church that is in their House; and 1 Cor. 16.19.
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But the word NONLATINALPHABET render'd Church, doth properly signifie an Assembly, whether Civil, as Act. 19.32, 39. or Religious, as most frequently it doth.
But the word rendered Church, does properly signify an Assembly, whither Civil, as Act. 19.32, 39. or Religious, as most frequently it does.
It is more probable that this word Church doth signifie, that some part of their Houses was the place where the Neighbouring Christians were wont to Assemble to Worship God.
It is more probable that this word Church does signify, that Some part of their Houses was the place where the Neighbouring Christians were wont to Assemble to Worship God.
why doth not the Apostle salute others in like manner, whose Families were Christian, as Rom. 16.10, 11, 14, 15. whom he calleth not the Church in their House,
why does not the Apostle salute Others in like manner, whose Families were Christian, as Rom. 16.10, 11, 14, 15. whom he calls not the Church in their House,
That one place was distinct from their Dwellings, v. 22. and from their Homes, v. 34. To which add also that, Act. 28.30, 31. St. Paul 's House was the place whither the Christians resorted to hear the Preaching of the Gospel by St. Paul. Such necessary places are all the publick Churches throughout the Christian World, wherein the Name of God is recorded by the Dispensation and Administration of his Ordinances.
That one place was distinct from their Dwellings, v. 22. and from their Homes, v. 34. To which add also that, Act. 28.30, 31. Saint Paul is House was the place whither the Christians resorted to hear the Preaching of the Gospel by Saint Paul. Such necessary places Are all the public Churches throughout the Christian World, wherein the Name of God is recorded by the Dispensation and Administration of his Ordinances.
Such a Promise is that, Matt. 18.20. Where two or three, much more where two or three hundred or a thousand, are gathered together in his Name, there will he be in the midst of them. So Matth. 28.20. Which is a Promise to the Apostles and their Successors, the Ministers of the Gospel, in their Administrations to the People, to be with them to the End of the World;
Such a Promise is that, Matt. 18.20. Where two or three, much more where two or three hundred or a thousand, Are gathered together in his Name, there will he be in the midst of them. So Matthew 28.20. Which is a Promise to the Apostles and their Successors, the Ministers of the Gospel, in their Administrations to the People, to be with them to the End of the World;
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1. A very Learned Interpreter of difficult Scriptures, as any in this last Century, Mr. Joseph Mede, maketh this to consist in God's Train or Retinue, viz. His being attended with his Angels.
1. A very Learned Interpreter of difficult Scriptures, as any in this last Century, Mr. Joseph Mede, makes this to consist in God's Train or Retinue, viz. His being attended with his Angels.
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Which tho' not expressed here by Moses, yet is expressed in other Scripture, as Ps. 68.17. The Chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of Angels.
Which though not expressed Here by Moses, yet is expressed in other Scripture, as Ps. 68.17. The Chariots of God Are twenty thousand, even thousands of Angels.
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The Lord is among them as in Sinai in the holy place. Acts 7.53. Stephen tells the Jews, They had received the Law by the disposition of Angels. Gal. 3.19. The Law was ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator. Heb. 2.2. If the word spoken by Angels, &c. Thus Ps. 138.1, 2. — Before the Gods will I sing praise unto thee.
The Lord is among them as in Sinai in the holy place. Acts 7.53. Stephen tells the jews, They had received the Law by the disposition of Angels. Gal. 3.19. The Law was ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator. Hebrew 2.2. If the word spoken by Angels, etc. Thus Ps. 138.1, 2. — Before the God's will I sing praise unto thee.
Hence it was, that the Curtains of the Tabernacle, the Walls and Doors of Solomon 's Temple were wrought and carved with Cherubims, Exod. 26.36, 37. Chap. and 1 King. 6.29, 32. to signifie that where God's Name is recorded there the holy Angels,
Hence it was, that the Curtains of the Tabernacle, the Walls and Doors of Solomon is Temple were wrought and carved with Cherubims, Exod 26.36, 37. Chap. and 1 King. 6.29, 32. to signify that where God's Name is recorded there the holy Angels,
but in the original, With his holy Myriads, or Ten Thousands that is his Angels; which probably is the meaning of 1 Thess. 3.13. Thus Matth. 16.27. The Son of Man shall come in the Glory of his Father, with his Angels. Matth. 25.31. When the Son of Man shall come in his Glory, and all the holy Angels with him. 2 Thess. 1.7. The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels.
but in the original, With his holy Myriads, or Ten Thousands that is his Angels; which probably is the meaning of 1 Thess 3.13. Thus Matthew 16.27. The Son of Man shall come in the Glory of his Father, with his Angels. Matthew 25.31. When the Son of Man shall come in his Glory, and all the holy Angels with him. 2 Thess 1.7. The Lord jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels.
All which do very aptly conspire together to make this the sense of God's coming to his People in their Religious Assemblies, viz. Attended with his Train of Angels.
All which do very aptly conspire together to make this the sense of God's coming to his People in their Religious Assemblies, viz. Attended with his Train of Angels.
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Answ. Their Presence in Church Assemblies is not a bare naked Presence, without Service: Nor is their Presence only to honour God and glorifie him according to Isa. 6.3. but for benefit to the Assembly;
Answer Their Presence in Church Assemblies is not a bore naked Presence, without Service: Nor is their Presence only to honour God and Glorify him according to Isaiah 6.3. but for benefit to the Assembly;
for it is the matter of God's Promise, and therefore must be some good and spiritual Profit to the Church. As Hebr. 1.14. Angels are ministring Spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of Salvation.
for it is the matter of God's Promise, and Therefore must be Some good and spiritual Profit to the Church. As Hebrew 1.14. Angels Are ministering Spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be Heirs of Salvation.
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but through our sensitive Faculties, into which these subtle Spirits can insinuate themselves, particularly into our Imagination or Fancy, which Philosophers call Speculum Intellectus, a Looking-glass to the Understanding:
but through our sensitive Faculties, into which these subtle Spirits can insinuate themselves, particularly into our Imagination or Fancy, which Philosophers call Speculum Intellectus, a Looking-glass to the Understanding:
But whatever the Modus of this operation be, it is not to be doubted, but evil Angels, Devils, have an influence upon the Hearts and Minds of Men, to tempt and move to Evil, 1 Chron. 21.1. Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number the people, Joh. 13.2. The Devil put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot to betray his Master. Act. 5.3. Peter said to Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy Heart to lye to the holy Ghost.
But whatever the Modus of this operation be, it is not to be doubted, but evil Angels, Devils, have an influence upon the Hearts and Minds of Men, to tempt and move to Evil, 1 Chronicles 21.1. Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number the people, John 13.2. The devil put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot to betray his Master. Act. 5.3. Peter said to Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy Heart to lie to the holy Ghost.
so may good Counsel, Examples, the Prayers of the Congregation, the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments be improved and succeeded by the invisible Ministry of good Angels to make Men better.
so may good Counsel, Examples, the Prayers of the Congregation, the Ministry of the Word and Sacraments be improved and succeeded by the invisible Ministry of good Angels to make Men better.
Which Office without doubt good Angels are very willing and desirous to perform, for as Christ saith, Luke 15.10. There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one Sinner that repenteth.
Which Office without doubt good Angels Are very willing and desirous to perform, for as christ Says, Lycia 15.10. There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one Sinner that Repenteth.
2. The special presence of God here promised, is the presence of God by his Spirit, John 14.16, 17, 18. Jesus Christ having told his Disciples of his going away, doth encourage them by telling them the Father would give them another comforter that should abide with them for ever, even the Spirit of truth.
2. The special presence of God Here promised, is the presence of God by his Spirit, John 14.16, 17, 18. jesus christ having told his Disciples of his going away, does encourage them by telling them the Father would give them Another comforter that should abide with them for ever, even the Spirit of truth.
And addeth, I will not leave you comfortless, I will come unto you. So Matth. 28.20. I will be with you in the dispensation of my Gospel to the end of the World.
And adds, I will not leave you comfortless, I will come unto you. So Matthew 28.20. I will be with you in the Dispensation of my Gospel to the end of the World.
God who, in infinite Mercy, design'd Man's recovery from his Fall, in order thereto, made two Grand Promises, The one of Christ to come into the World, to satisfie the Justice of God for Sin,
God who, in infinite Mercy, designed Man's recovery from his Fallen, in order thereto, made two Grand Promises, The one of christ to come into the World, to satisfy the justice of God for since,
He Instructs, and Qualifieth with Gifts, and calleth Men to the Office and Work of the Ministry. 1 Cor. 12.7, 8, &c. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
He Instructs, and Qualifieth with Gifts, and calls Men to the Office and Work of the Ministry. 1 Cor. 12.7, 8, etc. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
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To one is given the word of Wisdom, to another the word of Knowledge, &c. Ver. 11. All these worketh that one and the self same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
To one is given the word of Wisdom, to Another the word of Knowledge, etc. Ver. 11. All these works that one and the self same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
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St. Paul chargeth the Elders of the Church of Ephesus to take heed to themselves, and to all the Flock over which the Holy Ghost had made them Overseers.
Saint Paul charges the Elders of the Church of Ephesus to take heed to themselves, and to all the Flock over which the Holy Ghost had made them Overseers.
And unto the same Spirit must be acknowledg'd the efficacy of the Ordinances dispensed by them, Rom. 1.16. The Gospel is the Power of God. Eph. 6.17. The Word of God is the Sword of the Spirit. What can the Sword do without the Hand and Arm that weilds it? 1 Thess. 2.13. The word as it is of God effectually worketh. 2 Cor. 10.4. Mighty through God. 1 Cor. 2.4. My Preaching was in demonstration of the Spirit and Power, i. e.
And unto the same Spirit must be acknowledged the efficacy of the Ordinances dispensed by them, Rom. 1.16. The Gospel is the Power of God. Ephesians 6.17. The Word of God is the Sword of the Spirit. What can the Sword do without the Hand and Arm that wields it? 1 Thess 2.13. The word as it is of God effectually works. 2 Cor. 10.4. Mighty through God. 1 Cor. 2.4. My Preaching was in demonstration of the Spirit and Power, i. e.
So then, neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth, but God that giveth the increase. 2 Cor. 4.7. The excellency of the power is of God, and not of us.
So then, neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that Waters, but God that gives the increase. 2 Cor. 4.7. The excellency of the power is of God, and not of us.
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God by his Spirit, accompanying his Ordinances, overthroweth the Devil's Kingdom, enlighteneth dark Minds, convinceth secure Sinners, breaketh hard Hearts, humbleth proud Hearts, perswadeth unbelieving and disobedient Sinners and bringeth them into the bond of his Covenant, that they may be Saved.
God by his Spirit, accompanying his Ordinances, Overthroweth the Devil's Kingdom, Enlighteneth dark Minds, Convinces secure Sinners, breaks hard Hearts, Humbleth proud Hearts, Persuadeth unbelieving and disobedient Sinners and brings them into the bound of his Covenant, that they may be Saved.
And it is observable, that in the Acts of the Apostles, Where-ever they went and preached the Gospel, among the Gentiles, some or other, more or less, were brought into the Faith,
And it is observable, that in the Acts of the Apostles, Wherever they went and preached the Gospel, among the Gentiles, Some or other, more or less, were brought into the Faith,
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This indeed is a Riddle to carnal Men, but many a gracious Soul doth understand it by inward Sense and Feeling, without which it cannot be understood, Psal. 34.8. Tast and see, saith the Psalmist.
This indeed is a Riddle to carnal Men, but many a gracious Soul does understand it by inward Sense and Feeling, without which it cannot be understood, Psalm 34.8. Taste and see, Says the Psalmist.
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What is Prayer, Praise, Singing, Hearing, Participation of Sacraments when duly and spiritually Practised, but Communion with God? Thou shalt come to me, saith God, where my name is recorded,
What is Prayer, Praise, Singing, Hearing, Participation of Sacraments when duly and spiritually Practised, but Communion with God? Thou shalt come to me, Says God, where my name is recorded,
and I will help thy Infirmities, thou shalt bemoan thy self under Affliction, and I will pity thee, thou shalt call upon me in time of trouble, I will deliver thee, thou shalt vent thy desires to me, I will satisfie them, thou shalt trust in me, I will not fail thee, thou shalt Hunger and Thirst, I will feed thee with Bread and Wine, which is Meat indeed, and Drink indeed;
and I will help thy Infirmities, thou shalt bemoan thy self under Affliction, and I will pity thee, thou shalt call upon me in time of trouble, I will deliver thee, thou shalt vent thy Desires to me, I will satisfy them, thou shalt trust in me, I will not fail thee, thou shalt Hunger and Thirst, I will feed thee with Bred and Wine, which is Meat indeed, and Drink indeed;
I will hear thy Prayers, I will accept thy Offerings, I will resolve thy doubts, I will scatter thy fears, I will make known my Mind to thee, I will teach thee to profit, I will lift up upon thee the Light of my Countenance, I will shed abroad my Love in thy Heart, I will satisfie thee with the joy of my Salvation,
I will hear thy Prayers, I will accept thy Offerings, I will resolve thy doubts, I will scatter thy fears, I will make known my Mind to thee, I will teach thee to profit, I will lift up upon thee the Light of my Countenance, I will shed abroad my Love in thy Heart, I will satisfy thee with the joy of my Salvation,
Blessed is the Man whom thou chooseft and causeft to approuch unto thee, that be may dwell in thy Courts, we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy Temple.
Blessed is the Man whom thou chooseft and causeft to approuch unto thee, that be may dwell in thy Courts, we shall be satisfied with the Goodness of thy house, even of thy holy Temple.
Balak thought verily concerning Balaam the Sorcerer that he whom Balaam Blessed was Blessed, and he whom Balaam Cursed was Cursed, Numb. 22.6. but was soon confuted.
Balak Thought verily Concerning balaam the Sorcerer that he whom balaam Blessed was Blessed, and he whom balaam Cursed was Cursed, Numb. 22.6. but was soon confuted.
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How can I Curse whom the Lord hath not Cursed? Chap. 23.8. Men may Bless and Curse in Word, but God only in Deed. His Benedieere is Benefacere, his Blessing is Effectual, he saith and doth, he said, Let there be light, and there was light, Gen. 1. And he said again, Matth. 21.19. Let no fruit grow on thee hence-forward for ever, and presently the Fig-Tree withred away.
How can I Curse whom the Lord hath not Cursed? Chap. 23.8. Men may Bless and Curse in Word, but God only in Deed. His Benedieere is Benefacere, his Blessing is Effectual, he Says and does, he said, Let there be Light, and there was Light, Gen. 1. And he said again, Matthew 21.19. Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever, and presently the Fig-tree withered away.
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Now the Blessings of God are of two sorts, Spiritual, Eph. 1.3. and Temporal, Deut. 28.2, 3. &c. God speaketh here in general, I will Bless thee, which excludeth neither;
Now the Blessings of God Are of two sorts, Spiritual, Ephesians 1.3. and Temporal, Deuteronomy 28.2, 3. etc. God speaks Here in general, I will Bless thee, which excludeth neither;
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1. Spiritual Blessings relating to our Souls and our Spiritual State, as saving Conversion from Sin to God, Acts 3.26. God sent his Son Jesus to bless you, in turning every one of you from your iniquities.
1. Spiritual Blessings relating to our Souls and our Spiritual State, as Saving Conversion from since to God, Acts 3.26. God sent his Son jesus to bless you, in turning every one of you from your iniquities.
With all the Concomitants and Consequences thereof, as forgiveness of Sin, Justification, Adoption, Interest in Christ and the Covenant of God, continuance and perseverance in Grace, Growth, Proficience and Edification in Grace, Mortification of Sin, strength against Sin,
With all the Concomitants and Consequences thereof, as forgiveness of since, Justification, Adoption, Interest in christ and the Covenant of God, Continuance and perseverance in Grace, Growth, Proficience and Edification in Grace, Mortification of since, strength against since,
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They that wait on them may more hopefully expect the Blessing, as having the encouragement of God's Promise, Psal. 84.4. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house.
They that wait on them may more hopefully expect the Blessing, as having the encouragement of God's Promise, Psalm 84.4. Blessed Are they that dwell in thy house.
Then verse 11. The Lord will give Grace. Prov. 8.34. Blessed is the Man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the post of my doors. Rom. 10.17. Faith cometh by hearing. 1 Cor. 1.21. It pleaseth God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe. Therefore, faith Christ, Luke 16.31. If they hear not Moses and the Prophets neither will they be perswaded though one rose from the dead.
Then verse 11. The Lord will give Grace. Curae 8.34. Blessed is the Man that hears me, watching daily At my gates, waiting At the post of my doors. Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing. 1 Cor. 1.21. It Pleases God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe. Therefore, faith christ, Lycia 16.31. If they hear not Moses and the prophets neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead.
The Solemnity of the Assemblies of God's People, Worshipping him according to God's Word, in Spirit and Truth is the greatest security from Judgments to those that frequent them,
The Solemnity of the Assemblies of God's People, Worshipping him according to God's Word, in Spirit and Truth is the greatest security from Judgments to those that frequent them,
Psal. 27.4, 5. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
Psalm 27.4, 5. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will seek After, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
Hence God ordained the Priests the Administrators of God's Ordinances to bless the People, Numb. 6.23, 24. Speak unto Aaron and to his Sons, saying, On this wise shall ye bless the Children of Israel, saying unto them, The Lord bless thee and keep thee, the Lord make his face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee, the Lord list up his Countenance upon thee, and give thee peace;
Hence God ordained the Priests the Administrators of God's Ordinances to bless the People, Numb. 6.23, 24. Speak unto Aaron and to his Sons, saying, On this wise shall you bless the Children of Israel, saying unto them, The Lord bless thee and keep thee, the Lord make his face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee, the Lord list up his Countenance upon thee, and give thee peace;
Appl. 1. Then the place where God's Ordinances are dispensed, is no prejudice to God's owning of his People, meeting and blessing them in their Assemblies.
Apple 1. Then the place where God's Ordinances Are dispensed, is no prejudice to God's owning of his People, meeting and blessing them in their Assemblies.
Judge not of Spiritual things by a carnal Eye, God's Solemn Worship is the Worship of the Soul, God's Ordinances are to work upon the Hearts and Spirits of Men.
Judge not of Spiritual things by a carnal Eye, God's Solemn Worship is the Worship of the Soul, God's Ordinances Are to work upon the Hearts and Spirits of Men.
for the work of the Ministry, and set apart by Fasting and Prayer, and laying on of Hands according to the holy Scriptures? Have we God's Ordinances, his own holy Institutions duly dispensed, without Sinful or justly suspected Mixtures and Corruptions of Mans Invention? Whatever the place of this Ministration be, we may be encouraged to look for God's Performance of his Promise here in the Text. When Jesus Christ was in the Flesh, we Read he Preached ort in the Temple, and oft in the Synagogues,
for the work of the Ministry, and Set apart by Fasting and Prayer, and laying on of Hands according to the holy Scriptures? Have we God's Ordinances, his own holy Institutions duly dispensed, without Sinful or justly suspected Mixtures and Corruptions of men Invention? Whatever the place of this Ministration be, we may be encouraged to look for God's Performance of his Promise Here in the Text. When jesus christ was in the Flesh, we Read he Preached word in the Temple, and oft in the Synagogues,
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and the people on the shore, Matth. 13.1, 2. In the primitive times the Christians being under the persecution of Heathen Emperours, were glad of any mean, obscure, private places wherein to meet, having Pious Holy Ministers to dispense the Ordinances of Christ to them, where God met them and blessed them with great encrease of Converts, notwithstanding the severity of Persecution, whence that known saying, Sanguis Martyrum Semen Ecclesiae, the Blood of the Martyrs was the Seed of the Church.
and the people on the shore, Matthew 13.1, 2. In the primitive times the Christians being under the persecution of Heathen emperors, were glad of any mean, Obscure, private places wherein to meet, having Pious Holy Ministers to dispense the Ordinances of christ to them, where God met them and blessed them with great increase of Converts, notwithstanding the severity of Persecution, whence that known saying, Sanguis Martyrs Semen Ecclesiae, the Blood of the Martyrs was the Seed of the Church.
for then Pride, Covetousness, Envy, Ambition, Contention and Tyranny invaded the Clergy, the Churchmen, and the Man of Sin, the Antichrist of Rome began to appear,
for then Pride, Covetousness, Envy, Ambition, Contention and Tyranny invaded the Clergy, the Churchmen, and the Man of since, the Antichrist of Room began to appear,
and by degrees ascended the Chair of Supremacy and Tyrannical Domination, which he possesseth and usurpeth to this Day, maintaining it by Bloody inhumane Persecution, by abominable Idolatry and Superstition.
and by Degrees ascended the Chair of Supremacy and Tyrannical Domination, which he Possesses and usurpeth to this Day, maintaining it by Bloody inhumane Persecution, by abominable Idolatry and Superstition.
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So as it was said of those times and diverse States of the Church, comparing them together, that it was much better with the Church in respect of its spiritual State,
So as it was said of those times and diverse States of the Church, comparing them together, that it was much better with the Church in respect of its spiritual State,
I would not be mistaken, let none think that I have spoken a word to the Derogation of the Honour of those Stately, Magnificent and Sumptuous Structures, our publick Churches, which the Christian Piety and Liberality of former Ages Erected for the convenient Assembling of particular Congregations in their Parochial Districts every Sabbath Day, together with their indowments. No, no.
I would not be mistaken, let none think that I have spoken a word to the Derogation of the Honour of those Stately, Magnificent and Sumptuous Structures, our public Churches, which the Christian Piety and Liberality of former Ages Erected for the convenient Assembling of particular Congregations in their Parochial Districts every Sabbath Day, together with their endowments. No, no.
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But these Doors being shut against us, it is our necessity and not our choice to Worship God as conveniently as we can in meaner places with a good Conscience.
But these Doors being shut against us, it is our necessity and not our choice to Worship God as conveniently as we can in meaner places with a good Conscience.
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If ye offer the blind for Sacrifice, is it not evil? And if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy Governour, will he be pleased with it,
If you offer the blind for Sacrifice, is it not evil? And if you offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy Governor, will he be pleased with it,
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And tho' God would not let David build him an House for a particular Reason, 1 Chron. 22. 8.-28.3. Because he had shed much Blood, yet God accepted David's desire and design to build God on house. 2 Chron. 6.8. The Lord said to David, for as much as it was in thine heart to build an house for my Name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart.
And though God would not let David built him an House for a particular Reason, 1 Chronicles 22. 8.-28.3. Because he had shed much Blood, yet God accepted David's desire and Design to built God on house. 2 Chronicles 6.8. The Lord said to David, for as much as it was in thine heart to built an house for my Name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart.
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And I hope that God will accept this at your hand, and will see that ye be no losers by what you have done, no, not in this World, Luke 7.5, 6. When they told Jesus that the Centurion Loved the Jewish Nation,
And I hope that God will accept this At your hand, and will see that you be no losers by what you have done, no, not in this World, Lycia 7.5, 6. When they told jesus that the Centurion Loved the Jewish nation,
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and his Worship, and Zeal, for the Spiritual good of your own and others Souls, freely and chearfully contributed to the building of this very convenient and suitable House, I doubt not to say to you, you may with good encouragement read and apply what God saith to the returned Captives, Hagg. 2.18, 19. Consider now from this day and upward from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month,
and his Worship, and Zeal, for the Spiritual good of your own and Others Souls, freely and cheerfully contributed to the building of this very convenient and suitable House, I doubt not to say to you, you may with good encouragement read and apply what God Says to the returned Captives, Haggai 2.18, 19. Consider now from this day and upward from the four and twentieth day of the ninth Monn,
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It is surely a question worthy your serious consideration, viz. Whether for any reason which may hereafter fall out, you may alienate it and convert it to common use? You must know, this House is not like that in which you have recorded God's Name twelve or thirteen Years last past.
It is surely a question worthy your serious consideration, viz. Whither for any reason which may hereafter fallen out, you may alienate it and convert it to Common use? You must know, this House is not like that in which you have recorded God's Name twelve or thirteen years last passed.
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And if you dedicate this House once to God, do you not transfer the Right from your selves to God? If then you shall at any time hereafter resume it again, to convert it to common use for your Worldly Interest, may not God call it Robbing him? It may possibly so come to pass, whereof past experience is a convincing Argument, that you may not be suffered by the Magistrate to use it as you do this Day.
And if you dedicate this House once to God, do you not transfer the Right from your selves to God? If then you shall At any time hereafter resume it again, to convert it to Common use for your Worldly Interest, may not God call it Robbing him? It may possibly so come to pass, whereof past experience is a convincing Argument, that you may not be suffered by the Magistrate to use it as you do this Day.
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If any for your so using it, shall confiscate this place to publick civil Use, Ipsi viderint, but we know there are other pious Uses for which Charity is to be exercised.
If any for your so using it, shall confiscate this place to public civil Use, Ipsi viderint, but we know there Are other pious Uses for which Charity is to be exercised.
Appl. 2. When ever we come where God records his Name, think we, we are now in the Tabernacle of Meeting, where we meet not only one with another, but all with God;
Apple 2. When ever we come where God records his Name, think we, we Are now in the Tabernacle of Meeting, where we meet not only one with Another, but all with God;
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we are all before the presence, the special solemn Presence of the glorious God (as Cornelius told Peter, who according to the Word of the Angel, was to tell him what he ought to do, Acts 10.33. We are all here present before God to hear all things that are commanded thee of God, whose train of Angels filleth the place of our Congregation.
we Are all before the presence, the special solemn Presence of the glorious God (as Cornelius told Peter, who according to the Word of the Angel, was to tell him what he ought to do, Acts 10.33. We Are all Here present before God to hear all things that Are commanded thee of God, whose train of Angels fills the place of our Congregation.
And he called the name of that place Bethel, that is, The House of God. Such apprehensions of God's presence and such affections towards Him ought we to have when we come where God's Name is recorded;
And he called the name of that place Bethel, that is, The House of God. Such apprehensions of God's presence and such affections towards Him ought we to have when we come where God's Name is recorded;
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Yea, could we think (unless the Body require it, and then God will have Mercy and not Sacrifice) that covering the Head under the Word Read or Preached,
Yea, could we think (unless the Body require it, and then God will have Mercy and not Sacrifice) that covering the Head under the Word Read or Preached,
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and Earth is my Footstool, Where is the house that ye build unto me, and where is the place of my rest? Then ver. 2. tells them, who it is that he will especially regard,
and Earth is my Footstool, Where is the house that you built unto me, and where is the place of my rest? Then for. 2. tells them, who it is that he will especially regard,
Appl. 3. What a glorious privilege and happy advantage is it to have our lot and Station where God doth record his Name? If the gracious presence of God with us, the powerful influences of his Spirit upon us, Fellowship and Communion with him be valuable and desirable in our Judgment,
Apple 3. What a glorious privilege and happy advantage is it to have our lot and Station where God does record his Name? If the gracious presence of God with us, the powerful influences of his Spirit upon us, Fellowship and Communion with him be valuable and desirable in our Judgement,
It is infinite dignation on God's part to come to us, and to admit us to Communion with him, 1 Kings 8.27. Will God indeed, saith Solomon, dwell on the Earth? Behold the Heaven and Heaven of Heavens cannot contain thee:
It is infinite dignation on God's part to come to us, and to admit us to Communion with him, 1 Kings 8.27. Will God indeed, Says Solomon, dwell on the Earth? Behold the Heaven and Heaven of Heavens cannot contain thee:
how much less this house that I have built? It was Israel 's privilege above all other Nations, Psal. 147.19, 20. He sheweth his word unto Jacob — He hath not dealt so with any Nation — This is the Crown and Glory of all other Blessings, Psal. 144. ult Happy are the people that are in such a case.
how much less this house that I have built? It was Israel is privilege above all other nations, Psalm 147.19, 20. He shows his word unto Jacob — He hath not dealt so with any nation — This is the Crown and Glory of all other Blessings, Psalm 144. ult Happy Are the people that Are in such a case.
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and stir up in us such affections as David had towards the place where God's Name was recorded, Psal. 42.63, 84. On the other side, what a miserable State are they in among whom God doth not record his Name.
and stir up in us such affections as David had towards the place where God's Name was recorded, Psalm 42.63, 84. On the other side, what a miserable State Are they in among whom God does not record his Name.
God cometh not to them nor blesseth them, Josh. 22.19. Phinehas and the rest of the Princes, sent from the Ten Tribes to the two Tribes, do by those words intimate that that Land is unclean where is no Altar, no Place where God's Name is recorded.
God comes not to them nor Blesses them, Josh. 22.19. Phinehas and the rest of the Princes, sent from the Ten Tribes to the two Tribes, do by those words intimate that that Land is unclean where is no Altar, no Place where God's Name is recorded.
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What a sad and woful Day would it be with us, if God should take from us the Records of his Name, the Testimonies of his Presence, the Dispensation of his Ordinances:
What a sad and woeful Day would it be with us, if God should take from us the Records of his Name, the Testimonies of his Presence, the Dispensation of his Ordinances:
Then might we take up the words of the Wife of Phinehas, 1 Sam. 4.21, 22. when she named her Child Ichabod, and said, The glory is departed from Israel,
Then might we take up the words of the Wife of Phinehas, 1 Sam. 4.21, 22. when she nam her Child ichabod, and said, The glory is departed from Israel,
The Lord hath cast off his Altar, he hath abhorred his Sanctuary, &c. This indeed would be matter of sad Lamentation, the Lord grant that we may never see it.
The Lord hath cast off his Altar, he hath abhorred his Sanctuary, etc. This indeed would be matter of sad Lamentation, the Lord grant that we may never see it.
God expects that we prepare him another Habitation, even our Hearts, 2 Cor. 6.16. Ye are the Temple of the living God, as God hath said, I will dwell in them. And 2 Cor. 3.16. Know ye not that ye are the Temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? Know ye not? Ye ought to know, full assurance is your Duty, Heb 6.11. Ye are concerned to know. For Rom. 8.9. If any Man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 2 Cor. 13.5. Know ye not that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be Reprobates? This Spiritual House ought to be the end of this material House;
God expects that we prepare him Another Habitation, even our Hearts, 2 Cor. 6.16. You Are the Temple of the living God, as God hath said, I will dwell in them. And 2 Cor. 3.16. Know you not that you Are the Temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Know you not? You ought to know, full assurance is your Duty, Hebrew 6.11. You Are concerned to know. For Rom. 8.9. If any Man hath not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his. 2 Cor. 13.5. Know you not that jesus christ is in you, except you be Reprobates? This Spiritual House ought to be the end of this material House;
charge we our selves so to improve the records of God's Name here, his Ordinances industriously, faithfully, consciencously, that we may our selves become an holy Temple,
charge we our selves so to improve the records of God's Name Here, his Ordinances industriously, faithfully, consciencously, that we may our selves become an holy Temple,
Would it not be a glorious privilege, that the most High God should have a propriety in us as his own? That what Christ hath purchased by his Blood, he might possess by his Spirit? If he enters into us,
Would it not be a glorious privilege, that the most High God should have a propriety in us as his own? That what christ hath purchased by his Blood, he might possess by his Spirit? If he enters into us,
This is my rest for ever, here will I dwell. Yea, Rom. 8.11. If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortal Bodies by his Spirit which dwelleth in you.
This is my rest for ever, Here will I dwell. Yea, Rom. 8.11. If the Spirit of him that raised up jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the dead, shall also quicken your Mortal Bodies by his Spirit which dwells in you.
Answ. 1. Beg this of God, the Spirit is his gift, Heb. 6.4. John. 4.10. with verse 14. Asts 2.38. God promiseth his Spirit, Ezek. 36.27. I will put my Spirit within you.
Answer 1. Beg this of God, the Spirit is his gift, Hebrew 6.4. John. 4.10. with verse 14. Asts 2.38. God promises his Spirit, Ezekiel 36.27. I will put my Spirit within you.
Yet addeth verse 37. I will be inquired of by the house of Israel to do it for them. So Luke 11.13. Your Heavenly Father will give the holy Spirit to them that ask him.
Yet adds verse 37. I will be inquired of by the house of Israel to do it for them. So Lycia 11.13. Your Heavenly Father will give the holy Spirit to them that ask him.
and that is chiefly the Ministry of the Word, which is therefore called the Word of his Grace, Acts 20.32. Word of Life, Phil. 2.16. Salvation it self, Acts 28.28. Hence, Gal. 3.2. Received ye the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of Faith? And Acts 10.44. The holy Ghost fell on them that heard the Word.
and that is chiefly the Ministry of the Word, which is Therefore called the Word of his Grace, Acts 20.32. Word of Life, Philip 2.16. Salvation it self, Acts 28.28. Hence, Gal. 3.2. Received you the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of Faith? And Acts 10.44. The holy Ghost fell on them that herd the Word.
Hear it as the Word of God, and apply it as spoken to thee, 1 Thes. 2.13. 2 Cor. 5.20. 3. Take heed of shutting the Door of thy Heart against the Spirit, when he offers to enter in, Rev. 3.20. Behold I stand at the door and knock.
Hear it as the Word of God, and apply it as spoken to thee, 1 Thebes 2.13. 2 Cor. 5.20. 3. Take heed of shutting the Door of thy Heart against the Spirit, when he offers to enter in, Rev. 3.20. Behold I stand At the door and knock.
What is this but to turn the Holy Ghost out of Doors, and to say to the Almighty, depart from us? which is very dangerous, Prov. 1.24, 25. &c. But if we will comply with these motions,
What is this but to turn the Holy Ghost out of Doors, and to say to the Almighty, depart from us? which is very dangerous, Curae 1.24, 25. etc. But if we will comply with these motions,
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When this Synagogue which ye have built shall be demolished, and the Earthly house of the Tabernacle of our Bodies be dissolved, we shall have a building of God,
When this Synagogue which you have built shall be demolished, and the Earthly house of the Tabernacle of our Bodies be dissolved, we shall have a building of God,
