A sermon of catechizing thought fit for affinity of subject to be annexed to this treatise of the (Practicall use of infant-baptisme) / by the same authour.
The Ordinance of Catechizing or grounding children in the principles of Christian Religion, hath been so constant a custome in all Ages and Churches, that none ever professedly set himself against it,
The Ordinance of Catechizing or grounding children in the principles of Christian Religion, hath been so constant a custom in all Ages and Churches, that none ever professedly Set himself against it,
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but those that made it their business to promote ignorance, and (by means thereof) to propagate Atheism, or Heresie. And as for such persons, we need not wonder, that they engage themselves so hotly against it,
but those that made it their business to promote ignorance, and (by means thereof) to propagate Atheism, or Heresy. And as for such Persons, we need not wonder, that they engage themselves so hotly against it,
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As for Atheisme; it is either notional, or practical. It is doubted among learned men, whether ever there were any of the former sort of Atheists in the world.
As for Atheism; it is either notional, or practical. It is doubted among learned men, whither ever there were any of the former sort of Atheists in the world.
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But if ever there were any, whose heart in earnest told him, there is no God, I dare confidently assirm, his tender years were not seasoned with the contrary truths, the knowledge of the nature, attributes, and service of him.
But if ever there were any, whose heart in earnest told him, there is no God, I Dare confidently assirm, his tender Years were not seasoned with the contrary truths, the knowledge of the nature, attributes, and service of him.
And for practical Atheism, 'tis next to impossible, that without grievous reluctancies of conscience, and mighty struglings of a convinced judgement, any man should with an high hand continue in such Atheistical courses as proclaim to the world that the fear of God is not before his eyes, who hath from his infancy been instructed in the principles of faith and godlinesse.
And for practical Atheism, it's next to impossible, that without grievous Reluctancies of conscience, and mighty strugglings of a convinced judgement, any man should with an high hand continue in such Atheistical courses as proclaim to the world that the Fear of God is not before his eyes, who hath from his infancy been instructed in the principles of faith and godliness.
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And lastly, the present spreading of damnable beresies, (being a disease that runs mostly among ignorant and unprincipled persons) plainly evinceth that the cure of that gangrene must be by the contrary, that is, gro••ding them in the knowledge of the principles of Religion;
And lastly, the present spreading of damnable beresies, (being a disease that runs mostly among ignorant and unprincipled Persons) plainly evinceth that the cure of that gangrene must be by the contrary, that is, gro••ding them in the knowledge of the principles of Religion;
that being the most proper Antidote against that infection which spreads most in dark corners, to follow it with the discovering light of foundation-truths.
that being the most proper Antidote against that infection which spreads most in dark corners, to follow it with the discovering Light of foundation-truths.
No wonder then if when Satan endeavours (upon such designes) to beat down this Ordinance, the faithful Ministers of Christ in all Ages, have perpetually made use of it as their strongest bulwark against his batteries;
No wonder then if when Satan endeavours (upon such designs) to beatrice down this Ordinance, the faithful Ministers of christ in all Ages, have perpetually made use of it as their Strongest bulwark against his batteries;
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Thence in the Primitive times (as all Histories of that time inform us) there were two Regiments of these trained souldiers in the Church, who were all called NONLATINALPHABET, the Catechised.
Thence in the Primitive times (as all Histories of that time inform us) there were two Regiments of these trained Soldiers in the Church, who were all called, the Catechised.
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1. Some of age, who being converted from Iudaisme or Gentilisme, to Christianity, were before Baptisme throughly tried in their knowledge of that Religion which they undertook to prosesse,
1. some of age, who being converted from Judaism or Gentilism, to Christianity, were before Baptism thoroughly tried in their knowledge of that Religion which they undertook to prosesse,
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lest they should easily afterwards be drawn to apostatize from that God whom they ignorantly worshipped. Thence it is the judgement of able Divines, that the account that was taken of these persons, was called NONLATINALPHABET, Heb. 6.2.
lest they should Easily afterwards be drawn to apostatise from that God whom they ignorantly worshipped. Thence it is the judgement of able Divines, that the account that was taken of these Persons, was called, Hebrew 6.2.
the doctrine of Baptismes, which contained such heads of Christs Religion, as were necessary to be known by persons of Age in order to Baptisme, especially of the nature of Sacraments, &c. 2. Some little children, who being born of Christian parents, were first admitted to Baptisme, & as they grew in years, catechized in order to the receiving of the Lords Supper; to which they were not admitted whiles they were Catechumeni, i. e.
the Doctrine of Baptisms, which contained such Heads of Christ Religion, as were necessary to be known by Persons of Age in order to Baptism, especially of the nature of Sacraments, etc. 2. some little children, who being born of Christian Parents, were First admitted to Baptism, & as they grew in Years, Catechized in order to the receiving of the lords Supper; to which they were not admitted while they were Catechumen, i. e.
till they were (upon giving an account of their knowledge) as it were discharged from that service by the laying on of bands. And therfore the same Divines (before noted) conceive that NONLATINALPHABET, the doctrine of laying on of hands, Heb. 6. 1, 2. denotes the Catechisme wherein they were examined, who by that ceremony were admitted to that highest part of Church-fellowship, the communion of the Lords Supper.
till they were (upon giving an account of their knowledge) as it were discharged from that service by the laying on of bans. And Therefore the same Divines (before noted) conceive that, the Doctrine of laying on of hands, Hebrew 6. 1, 2. denotes the Catechism wherein they were examined, who by that ceremony were admitted to that highest part of Church fellowship, the communion of the lords Supper.
Now these two Regiments were so closely followed by their Catechists, that •as in divers Churches it was a peculiar office to be a Catechist, and so Clement, Origen, and Cyril, were successively Catechizers of the young ones in the famous Church of Alex•ndri•; so their progress was exceeding remarkable, insomuch as a learned Papist [ Gallenius in Catech: ] confesseth to the shame of their Church, that no convert was admitted NONLATINALPHABET, to Baptisme, (which the Fathers called Enlightning, from the Syriack Interpreter, who Heb. 6. interprets NONLATINALPHABET, [ enlightn•d baptizat•s (baptized) qui non penè m•j•ri rerum Christianrum luce peritiaque praeditus esset, quàm in nostris (non dicam (saith he) vulgaribus Christianis) sed & (quod pudendum est) sacerdotibus multis deprebendimus, i. e.
Now these two Regiments were so closely followed by their Catechists, that •as in diverse Churches it was a peculiar office to be a Catechist, and so Clement, Origen, and Cyril, were successively Catechizers of the young ones in the famous Church of Alex•ndri•; so their progress was exceeding remarkable, insomuch as a learned Papist [ Gallenius in Catechism: ] Confesses to the shame of their Church, that no convert was admitted, to Baptism, (which the Father's called Enlightening, from the Syriac Interpreter, who Hebrew 6. interprets, [ enlightn•d baptizat•s (baptised) qui non penè m•j•ri rerum Christianrum luce peritiaque praeditus esset, quàm in nostris (non dicam (Says he) vulgaribus Christianis) said & (quod pudendum est) sacerdotibus multis deprebendimus, i. e.
Insomuch, that Ambrose was thought fit in the present exigence of the Church of Millain, to be taken out of the Catechists form and made a Bishop; And Augustine, whiles he was yet Catechized, wrote divers learned books,
Insomuch, that Ambrose was Thought fit in the present exigence of the Church of Millain, to be taken out of the Catechists from and made a Bishop; And Augustine, while he was yet Catechized, wrote diverse learned books,
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Oh friends, that the pride of peoples hearts in these days, should make them as soon they are gotten into the teens, (as we say) to think they are too old or too great to be Catechized!
O Friends, that the pride of peoples hearts in these days, should make them as soon they Are got into the teens, (as we say) to think they Are too old or too great to be Catechized!
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Truly I fear such persons will prove too old or too great to be good, seeing they turn their backs upon so excellent a means of knowledge and grace as this is, whereunto both Solomon the wisest of men,
Truly I Fear such Persons will prove too old or too great to be good, seeing they turn their backs upon so excellent a means of knowledge and grace as this is, whereunto both Solomon the Wisest of men,
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In the words there is observable, 1. The duty enjoyned, wherein 1. Something implied, the person who is to doe. 2. Somewhat exprest, viz. 1. The nature of the act commanded, Train up. 2. The object of it, and that is double;
In the words there is observable, 1. The duty enjoined, wherein 1. Something implied, the person who is to do. 2. Somewhat expressed, viz. 1. The nature of the act commanded, Train up. 2. The Object of it, and that is double;
1. The persons upon whom this duty lies, are implied in the persons to whom it is to be performed, viz. all such as have the relation of a father to children, and so it implies not only natural parents,
1. The Persons upon whom this duty lies, Are implied in the Persons to whom it is to be performed, viz. all such as have the Relation of a father to children, and so it Implies not only natural Parents,
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2. Their duty is [ training up, ] or as we render it in the Margin, Catechizing. The word is hanocb, and comes from NONLATINALPHABET which signifies to enter, or instruct in the elements, or first principles of any employment or profession, and so we render it training, which is the initiation of a souldier to his employment, by which he is fitted for service.
2. Their duty is [ training up, ] or as we render it in the Margin, Catechizing. The word is hanocb, and comes from which signifies to enter, or instruct in the elements, or First principles of any employment or profession, and so we render it training, which is the initiation of a soldier to his employment, by which he is fitted for service.
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3. The objectum cui, or the person who is thus to be seasoned, or principled, is [ nagnar ] which word is sometimes taken for a person entred into that age which we call [ youth ] that age that follows childhood (so Joseph is called [ nagnar ] in Egypt, Gen. 41. 12. and Gideons son, Judges 8. 20.) and sometimes for children abl• to go and speak, as 2 Kings 2. 23. the children that mocked Elishae are called nagnarim; and lastly, sometimes and most frequently for children in an Infant-age, even as soon as they are sbaken out of the mothers womb, seeing it comes from NONLATINALPHABET excussit, to sbake off, or evacnate, &c. And so it implies the condition of all persons, who by their age are not confirmed or settled in their way, but are yet ductile and perswasible to choose their way; years of childhood and youth are our learning time, few old people,
3. The Objectum cui, or the person who is thus to be seasoned, or principled, is [ Nagnar ] which word is sometime taken for a person entered into that age which we call [ youth ] that age that follows childhood (so Joseph is called [ Nagnar ] in Egypt, Gen. 41. 12. and Gideons son, Judges 8. 20.) and sometime for children abl• to go and speak, as 2 Kings 2. 23. the children that mocked Elishae Are called nagnarim; and lastly, sometime and most frequently for children in an Infant-age, even as soon as they Are sbaken out of the mother's womb, seeing it comes from excussit, to sbake off, or evacnate, etc. And so it Implies the condition of all Persons, who by their age Are not confirmed or settled in their Way, but Are yet ductile and perswasible to choose their Way; Years of childhood and youth Are our learning time, few old people,
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the words fignifie elsewhere juxta mandatum, as Numb. 3. 16 M•ses is said to number the children of Israel, NONLATINALPHABET according to the word of the Lord, or (as the margin) according to the mouth of the Lord;
the words signify elsewhere juxta mandatum, as Numb. 3. 16 M•ses is said to number the children of Israel, according to the word of the Lord, or (as the margin) according to the Mouth of the Lord;
so that this way must be via secundum os, the way of duty commanded by God, which is called a mans way, Ps. 119. 1, &c. The good way, Jer. 6. 16. the way of understanding, Isa. 40. 14. the way of life, Jer. 21. 8. the way of God, Mark 12. 14. the way of salvation, Acts 16. 27. &c. Michael Cope in his Comment.
so that this Way must be via secundum os, the Way of duty commanded by God, which is called a men Way, Ps. 119. 1, etc. The good Way, Jer. 6. 16. the Way of understanding, Isaiah 40. 14. the Way of life, Jer. 21. 8. the Way of God, Mark 12. 14. the Way of salvation, Acts 16. 27. etc. Michael Cope in his Comment.
5. The benefit of this religious care in all Governours of youth, is expressed by way of a strong probability, and implies thus much, that though it be not impossible, that a man who hath been well instructed in his youth, should apostatize,
5. The benefit of this religious care in all Governors of youth, is expressed by Way of a strong probability, and Implies thus much, that though it be not impossible, that a man who hath been well instructed in his youth, should apostatise,
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yet it is a most unlikely thing that such a man will: nay, it imports a promise on Gods part, to blesse the means used conscientiously to youth with constancy,
yet it is a most unlikely thing that such a man will: nay, it imports a promise on God's part, to bless the means used conscientiously to youth with constancy,
Hee may lose much of his spirits possibly, but he will seldome grow like dead drink, as the word is used, Hos. 4. 18. there will be some relish and savour in him to the last, of his first seasoning.
He may loose much of his spirits possibly, but he will seldom grow like dead drink, as the word is used, Hos. 4. 18. there will be Some relish and savour in him to the last, of his First seasoning.
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and thou shalt teach them diligently, or (as in the Hebrew) whet or sharpen them unto thy children. That is, shalt srequently inculcate the same things, by way of Catechisme,
and thou shalt teach them diligently, or (as in the Hebrew) whet or sharpen them unto thy children. That is, shalt srequently inculcate the same things, by Way of Catechism,
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This NONLATINALPHABET, denotes feeding and nourishing, and their spiritual food must bee NONLATINALPHABET, not only NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies civil eauction, in manners, common honestly, moral vertue,
This, denotes feeding and nourishing, and their spiritual food must be, not only, which signifies civil eauction, in manners, Common honestly, moral virtue,
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not instruct them onely in manners and morality, for that Heathens did, and 'tis strange, even amazing what rules Plutarch and Aristotle, &c. give for this.
not instruct them only in manners and morality, for that heathens did, and it's strange, even amazing what rules Plutarch and Aristotle, etc. give for this.
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But this admonition of the Lord, is Christianorum proprium, saith he, and implies a training them up in ver â pietate, ver â religione, ver â Dei cognitione doctrinam coelestem in liberorum animos semper instillando;
But this admonition of the Lord, is Christians proprium, Says he, and Implies a training them up in ver â Piate, ver â Religion, ver â Dei cognition Doctrinam Celestial in liberorum Animos semper instillando;
1. Of Catechizert. Without doubt all the Patriarchs before Moses were such, for there being till Moses no written Word of God, the mind of God was undoubtedly conveighed from Fathers to children by tradition; and (as undoubtedly) through the diligence of some parents,
1. Of Catechizer. Without doubt all the Patriarchs before Moses were such, for there being till Moses no written Word of God, the mind of God was undoubtedly conveyed from Father's to children by tradition; and (as undoubtedly) through the diligence of Some Parents,
and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing minde, &c. So useful a way it was, that he invites others also to learn of him, Ps. 34. 11. the Catechisme is more large, Prov. 4. 4. &c. Bathshebs also, the mother, who took no lesse pains with Solomon, as appears from his own mouth, Prov. 31. 1. The Apostle Paul thought it not more beneath him to give milk to babes, i. e.
and serve him with a perfect heart and a willing mind, etc. So useful a Way it was, that he invites Others also to Learn of him, Ps. 34. 11. the Catechism is more large, Curae 4. 4. etc. Bathshebs also, the mother, who took no less pains with Solomon, as appears from his own Mouth, Curae 31. 1. The Apostle Paul Thought it not more beneath him to give milk to babes, i. e.
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higher truths among knowing and judicious Christians, 1 Cor. 3. 1, 2. whom he calls perfect. This also in 2 Tim. 1. 5. and 3. 15. compared, is the special commendation of Lois and Eunice. Afterwards it became a special office in the Church to be a Catechist (ut suprà. )
higher truths among knowing and judicious Christians, 1 Cor. 3. 1, 2. whom he calls perfect. This also in 2 Tim. 1. 5. and 3. 15. compared, is the special commendation of Lois and Eunice. Afterwards it became a special office in the Church to be a Catechist (ut suprà.)
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2. Of catechized. Thus it is most likely, Henoch, holy Henoch that walked with God, and whom God so gloriously translated to himself, was thus instructed,
2. Of Catechized. Thus it is most likely, Henoch, holy Henoch that walked with God, and whom God so gloriously translated to himself, was thus instructed,
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and this appears from his very name, which is taken from the word in my Text Chanak, and signifies catechized, or instructed. Likely Abel was so before him.
and this appears from his very name, which is taken from the word in my Text Chanak, and signifies Catechized, or instructed. Likely Abel was so before him.
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Theophilus, whom the Spirit of God honours so far as to admit him to be the first person to whom any portion of Scripture was dedicated, was thus catechized in the History of the Gospel, Luke 1. 4. NONLATINALPHABET.
Theophilus, whom the Spirit of God honours so Far as to admit him to be the First person to whom any portion of Scripture was dedicated, was thus Catechized in the History of the Gospel, Lycia 1. 4..
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Timothy is commended, that NONLATINALPHABET, from a suckling he had known the Scriptures, 2 Tim. 3. 15. Nay, what shall we say? when our Saviour himself condescends to be catechized? for so divers interpret, his hearing the Doctours,
Timothy is commended, that, from a suckling he had known the Scriptures, 2 Tim. 3. 15. Nay, what shall we say? when our Saviour himself condescends to be Catechized? for so diverse interpret, his hearing the Doctors,
In that God requires them to remember their Creatour in the dayes of their youth, Eccles. 12. 1 And the persons spoken to are th•se whose vain courses the wise man tar•ly reprehends in the clause of the former chapter.
In that God requires them to Remember their Creator in the days of their youth, Eccles. 12. 1 And the Persons spoken to Are th•se whose vain courses the wise man tar•ly reprehends in the clause of the former chapter.
Where he mindes children, and young men alike, of the sicklenesse of those buds and blossomes, of their prime ▪ childhood, saith he, and youth are vanity, ch. 11. 10.
Where he minds children, and young men alike, of the sicklenesse of those buds and blossoms, of their prime ▪ childhood, Says he, and youth Are vanity, changed. 11. 10.
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and his parents had catechized him before that age. And 'tis not inconsiderable, that God takes children themselves into Covenant, Deut. 29. 11. 2. This for their duty to God.
and his Parents had Catechized him before that age. And it's not inconsiderable, that God Takes children themselves into Covenant, Deuteronomy 29. 11. 2. This for their duty to God.
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though God can give both without means, yet he will not, so neither will he infuse knowledge immediately, having appointed means for us to use to that end.
though God can give both without means, yet he will not, so neither will he infuse knowledge immediately, having appointed means for us to use to that end.
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if you take him betimes, but if you let him get head, and grow stout before you handle him, (besides that he must needs grow crooked, seeing 'tis so natural to him) he will be incapable of being reduced to order.
if you take him betimes, but if you let him get head, and grow stout before you handle him, (beside that he must needs grow crooked, seeing it's so natural to him) he will be incapable of being reduced to order.
When persons are children, fond parents thinke them too young, and when they are a little grown towards men and women, they think themselves too old to be instructed;
When Persons Are children, found Parents think them too young, and when they Are a little grown towards men and women, they think themselves too old to be instructed;
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Hold fast the form of scund words, and NONLATINALPHABET keep charity that good thing which was committed to thee, speaking of Doctrine, 2 Tim. 1. 13, 14. and so 3. 14, 15.
Hold fast the from of scund words, and keep charity that good thing which was committed to thee, speaking of Doctrine, 2 Tim. 1. 13, 14. and so 3. 14, 15.
And so for the wayes of God, we are in many places pressed to endure to the end, Mat. 10. 22. To hold fast the beginning of our confidence to the end, Heb. 3. 6, 14. To hold fast our profession, 4. 13. 10. 23. See another charge to Timothy, 1 Tim. 5. 13, 14. So 1 Tim. 1. 18, 19. he hath a command concerning both.
And so for the ways of God, we Are in many places pressed to endure to the end, Mathew 10. 22. To hold fast the beginning of our confidence to the end, Hebrew 3. 6, 14. To hold fast our profession, 4. 13. 10. 23. See Another charge to Timothy, 1 Tim. 5. 13, 14. So 1 Tim. 1. 18, 19. he hath a command Concerning both.
And certainly there is nothing more unworthy a Christian, nay a man, then that prodigious sicklenesse of persons in this our wanton age, wherein the mindes of men undergoe more frequent changes then their garments,
And Certainly there is nothing more unworthy a Christian, nay a man, then that prodigious sicklenesse of Persons in this our wanton age, wherein the minds of men undergo more frequent changes then their garments,
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Certainly, the Lord hates such Chamaelions, and Weather-cocks in Religion, such children in discretion, as are turned about with every wind of false doctrine,
Certainly, the Lord hates such Chameleons, and Weathercocks in Religion, such children in discretion, as Are turned about with every wind of false Doctrine,
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and when the Apostle presseth perseverance on Timothy, whence doth he draw his argument? is it not from his initiation into that way in infancy? 2 Tim. 3. 14, 15. continue — knowing that NONLATINALPHABET, &c. See the end that God aimes at in enjoyning parents their duty, Psal. 78. 4. 56,
and when the Apostle Presseth perseverance on Timothy, whence does he draw his argument? is it not from his initiation into that Way in infancy? 2 Tim. 3. 14, 15. continue — knowing that, etc. See the end that God aims At in enjoining Parents their duty, Psalm 78. 4. 56,
Wee reverence truths and duties for our parents sake who teach us when we are young; but afterwards when we finde the worth of the• by a riper judgement of our own, we reverence our parents for their sakes.
we Reverence truths and duties for our Parents sake who teach us when we Are young; but afterwards when we find the worth of the• by a riper judgement of our own, we Reverence our Parents for their sakes.
2. Prepossession (we say) is 11 points of the Law, and if God get the first possession of the heart in our infancy, he will not be easily cast out againe.
2. Prepossession (we say) is 11 points of the Law, and if God get the First possession of the heart in our infancy, he will not be Easily cast out again.
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if it be a good way, for it is a beame of the Divine Nature which is unchangeablenesse. But though the way be never so bad, yet (ordinarily) when we are entered in it in our infancy, we hardly leave it.
if it be a good Way, for it is a beam of the Divine Nature which is unchangeableness. But though the Way be never so bad, yet (ordinarily) when we Are entered in it in our infancy, we hardly leave it.
And he reditary sins and crrours, like hereditary diseases, are hardly ever cured, Jer. 44. 16, 17. The Queen of heaven could not be ungodded by all Jeremies words,
And he reditary Sins and crrours, like hereditary diseases, Are hardly ever cured, Jer. 44. 16, 17. The Queen of heaven could not be ungodded by all Jeremies words,
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I. Some herein offend out of ignorance, not so much of the quòd (for that I hope I have removed by what hath been said) but the qumodo how they must do it.
I some herein offend out of ignorance, not so much of the quòd (for that I hope I have removed by what hath been said) but the qumodo how they must do it.
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They are (themselves) ignorant of the first principles of Religion, though by the time which they have had in the Church of God, they might have been enabled to teach others; a thing which the Apostle Paul cryes shame on, Heb. 5. 12
They Are (themselves) ignorant of the First principles of Religion, though by the time which they have had in the Church of God, they might have been enabled to teach Others; a thing which the Apostle Paul cries shame on, Hebrew 5. 12
(1.) How many gray beards, and boary heads, shall a Minister, upon a serious search, sind in Congregation, that are yet to learn the A. B. C. of the Religion which they have lived in and professed from their infancy? Truely, that such persons are Christians, is more from the hand of providence, then the grace of presoverance. If the State hold to the Faith, they may,
(1.) How many grey beards, and boary Heads, shall a Minister, upon a serious search, sind in Congregation, that Are yet to Learn the A. B. C. of the Religion which they have lived in and professed from their infancy? Truly, that such Persons Are Christians, is more from the hand of providence, then the grace of presoverance. If the State hold to the Faith, they may,
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but if the Religion of the clime alter, they that have lived Protestants in profossion sixty or seventy years, I will not be bound for one to a thousand of them that they shall not dye Papists, or Mahumentans.
but if the Religion of the climb altar, they that have lived Protestants in profossion sixty or seventy Years, I will not be bound for one to a thousand of them that they shall not die Papists, or Mahumentans.
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then their paren's? Such as the Primitive Church would have kept among the Catechumeni, many years, beyond the age in which among us they are Fathers and Mothers; and 'tis pitty, among us, a married condition is growne to be a protection against Catechizing.
then their paren's? Such as the Primitive Church would have kept among the Catechumen, many Years, beyond the age in which among us they Are Father's and Mother's; and it's pity, among us, a married condition is grown to be a protection against Catechizing.
and is it not as much a shame for men to get children ere they can tell how to catechize them? I professe for my part, I thinke it a very unfitting thing that any persons in a Christian Common-wealth should marry and become parents, ere they can give an account of their faith.
and is it not as much a shame for men to get children ere they can tell how to catechise them? I profess for my part, I think it a very unfitting thing that any Persons in a Christian Commonwealth should marry and become Parents, ere they can give an account of their faith.
as to send them hither) by the blessing of God, I shall make the least child here, that can but go and speak, shame a great part of the elder people of this Congregation.
as to send them hither) by the blessing of God, I shall make the least child Here, that can but go and speak, shame a great part of the elder people of this Congregation.
onely let me tell them, that conscience that makes men scruple sin is safely tender, but an erroneous dangerous one, that occasions scrupling duties;
only let me tell them, that conscience that makes men scruple since is safely tender, but an erroneous dangerous one, that occasions Scrutining duties;
and that it is just with God it should be so that God should suffer themselves to put their consciences as a barre to the enjoyment of the benefit of such duties, who once made no conscience to benefit by them at all, when they did enjoy them. III. Others offend wilfully, and therefore the more fearfully, and desperatly.
and that it is just with God it should be so that God should suffer themselves to put their Consciences as a bar to the enjoyment of the benefit of such duties, who once made no conscience to benefit by them At all, when they did enjoy them. III. Others offend wilfully, and Therefore the more fearfully, and desperately.
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There be some fools in the world, as Solomon saith, that hate knowledge, Pro. 1. 22. and no wonder if they that hate it themselves, will labour to keep their children from it as much as they can.
There be Some Fools in the world, as Solomon Says, that hate knowledge, Pro 1. 22. and no wonder if they that hate it themselves, will labour to keep their children from it as much as they can.
as our Saviour renders the cause, Job. 3. 20. so is this principle that engageth divers persons so violently to set themselves against this Ordinance, commonly begotten in them by one of these three things. 1. Errour in their judgements.
as our Saviour renders the cause, Job. 3. 20. so is this principle that engageth diverse Persons so violently to Set themselves against this Ordinance, commonly begotten in them by one of these three things. 1. Error in their Judgments.
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and seducers that creep into houses, and make silly men and women their prey, are bodily afraid (as we say) lest this course should deliver the prey from their teeth,
and seducers that creep into houses, and make silly men and women their prey, Are bodily afraid (as we say) lest this course should deliver the prey from their teeth,
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and enemies of all righteousness, will ye not yet cease to pervert the righteous wayes of the Lord? Is it not enough that you are resolved to damn your owne soules,
and enemies of all righteousness, will you not yet cease to pervert the righteous ways of the Lord? Is it not enough that you Are resolved to damn your own Souls,
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To set home this, I shall 1. Shew on whom it lyes. 2. Direct what course should be taken to effect it. 3. Lay down some inducements to it. 4. Remove impediments and discouragements.
To Set home this, I shall 1. Show on whom it lies. 2. Direct what course should be taken to Effect it. 3. Lay down Some inducements to it. 4. Remove impediments and discouragements.
Magistrates are to teach, and so to catechize, favendo, protegendo, praecipiendo. So Je••shaphat and his Princes, 2 Chron. 17. 7, 8, 9. taught, by sending out,
Magistrates Are to teach, and so to catechise, favendo, protegendo, praecipiendo. So Je••shaphat and his Princes, 2 Chronicles 17. 7, 8, 9. taught, by sending out,
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This was Abrahams care, Gen. 18, 19. and Davids, &c. •• suprà, and partly, by causing them to present themselves to the publick instruction of the Minister, whose work is to teach them publickly,
This was Abrahams care, Gen. 18, 19. and Davids, etc. •• suprà, and partly, by causing them to present themselves to the public instruction of the Minister, whose work is to teach them publicly,
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That this is the Ministers duty, and so by consequence, the duty of such Governours to present their charges before them will appear, in that (1) they are not onely shepheards to the stronger sheep, but to the lambs also,
That this is the Ministers duty, and so by consequence, the duty of such Governors to present their charges before them will appear, in that (1) they Are not only shepherds to the Stronger sheep, but to the Lambs also,
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and so had milke for them as well as stronger meat, and wisdome for the perfect. It appeares also from Heb. 13. 17. where the Holy Ghost chargeth the souls of the whole flock on them,
and so had milk for them as well as Stronger meat, and Wisdom for the perfect. It appears also from Hebrew 13. 17. where the Holy Ghost charges the Souls of the Whole flock on them,
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II. But what if we cannot prevaile with our Children and Servants, to submit themselves thereunto, what course must we take with them? (may Parents and Masters say.)
II But what if we cannot prevail with our Children and Servants, to submit themselves thereunto, what course must we take with them? (may Parents and Masters say.)
2. Charge this their duty upon them in the presence of God, with all Authority, as they will answer it at the Judgement-Seat of Christ. If this succeed not,
2. Charge this their duty upon them in the presence of God, with all authority, as they will answer it At the Judgement-Seat of christ. If this succeed not,
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abridge them of those liberties for recreation, and other refreshments of your smiles and countenance, (things which are in your power to bestow or deny) till they conforme.
abridge them of those Liberties for recreation, and other refreshments of your smiles and countenance, (things which Are in your power to bestow or deny) till they conform.
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4. Correct them, and that more severely for any neglect of this kinde, then for any offence towards your own persons, Pro. 10. 13. 13. 24. 26. 3. 29. 15.
4. Correct them, and that more severely for any neglect of this kind, then for any offence towards your own Persons, Pro 10. 13. 13. 24. 26. 3. 29. 15.
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5. If they be incorrigible, discharge them the family, Psal. 101. 4, 6. the presence of such persons is more hurtfull (if the presence and blessing of God be any thing worth) then their absence, Philemon 11. Onesimus, when unconverted, was an unprofitable servant,
5. If they be incorrigible, discharge them the family, Psalm 101. 4, 6. the presence of such Persons is more hurtful (if the presence and blessing of God be any thing worth) then their absence, Philemon 11. Onesimus, when unconverted, was an unprofitable servant,
or let him depart, and counted it a good riddance, (as we use to say) Paul never pressed him to entertain him again, till he was assured that he was become gracious, See Gen. 21. 9, 10, 11 yet their usage must be different,
or let him depart, and counted it a good riddance, (as we use to say) Paul never pressed him to entertain him again, till he was assured that he was become gracious, See Gen. 21. 9, 10, 11 yet their usage must be different,
so farre, as that it may appeare, that the judgement is, (or ought upon sufficient meanes of conviction to be) satisfied, and then to enjoyn obedience;
so Far, as that it may appear, that the judgement is, (or ought upon sufficient means of conviction to be) satisfied, and then to enjoin Obedience;
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you may judge if conscience scruple this, by conscientious scruples in other things. Shamefacednesse must be wrought out by bringing them to such duties by degrees.
you may judge if conscience scruple this, by conscientious scruples in other things. Shamefacedness must be wrought out by bringing them to such duties by Degrees.
Obstinacy must be presently knocked down by the authority and power of the Master or Parent, it being a contestation with him for the rule of the family. III. Motives to this duty concern, 1. Superiours, or Parents. 2. Inferiours, or Children. 1. To Superiours. Consider,
Obstinacy must be presently knocked down by the Authority and power of the Master or Parent, it being a contestation with him for the Rule of the family. III. Motives to this duty concern, 1. Superiors, or Parents. 2. Inferiors, or Children. 1. To Superiors. Consider,
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Those that have sucked in a conscientious knowledge of their duty in their tender yeares, will doe more for a word then others for many blows. Abrahams family was a catecbized family,
Those that have sucked in a conscientious knowledge of their duty in their tender Years, will do more for a word then Others for many blows. Abrahams family was a catecbized family,
The Scripture takes especiall notice that Sarab called Abraham Lord, and obeyed him, 1 Pet. 3. 6. His Son Isaac, what an example was he of subjection to his Father, hee trudgeth after him with his load of wood that was to sacrifice him, he resignes himselfe wholly to him in the choice of his Wife, he shewes his pious education in his private devotions, Gen. 22. 6. 24. 4. 63. His Servant Eliezer, what apatern of wisedome, piety,
The Scripture Takes especial notice that Sarab called Abraham Lord, and obeyed him, 1 Pet. 3. 6. His Son Isaac, what an Exampl was he of subjection to his Father, he trudgeth After him with his load of wood that was to sacrifice him, he resignes himself wholly to him in the choice of his Wife, he shows his pious education in his private devotions, Gen. 22. 6. 24. 4. 63. His Servant Eliezer, what apatern of Wisdom, piety,
and faithfulnesse gives he, chap. 24. And it cannot be otherwise, but that Religion making them to behold Gods holy Law seconding all the commands of their Superiours, must be a principle of universall obedience unto them.
and faithfulness gives he, chap. 24. And it cannot be otherwise, but that Religion making them to behold God's holy Law seconding all the commands of their Superiors, must be a principle of universal Obedience unto them.
needs must such families be among them that call not upon the name of God, and so lye under a fearfull imprecation, Jer. 10. 2. For how can they call upon him, of whom they have not heard? Rom. 10. 14. An uncatechized family is an Heathen family.
needs must such families be among them that call not upon the name of God, and so lie under a fearful imprecation, Jer. 10. 2. For how can they call upon him, of whom they have not herd? Rom. 10. 14. an uncatechized family is an Heathen family.
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People talke of gathering Churches, but their way (generally) is scattering them, as many precious Ministers find by sad experience, their Congregations being parcelled out into private meetings;
People talk of gathering Churches, but their Way (generally) is scattering them, as many precious Ministers find by sad experience, their Congregations being parceled out into private meetings;
Catechize your own familyes where you have authority, and when they go abroad in the world, whereever they light, they will drop some savorie knowledge,
Catechise your own families where you have Authority, and when they go abroad in the world, wherever they Light, they will drop Some savoury knowledge,
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Otherwise think what heavy curses will be belched out against you to all eternity, by those whose destruction hath been promoted, by your neglect of teaching them better.
Otherwise think what heavy curses will be belched out against you to all eternity, by those whose destruction hath been promoted, by your neglect of teaching them better.
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7. God useth to punish the neglect of this duty, by making those persons the greatest plagues to a parent whom he is most carelesse to educate with a strict hand in the knowledge and practise of their duty.
7. God uses to Punish the neglect of this duty, by making those Persons the greatest plagues to a parent whom he is most careless to educate with a strict hand in the knowledge and practice of their duty.
1. God values a knowing and religious childhood and youth at an high p•ice. See how he calls for our young dayes, Eccles 12. 1. the argument is remarkable.
1. God value's a knowing and religious childhood and youth At an high p•ice. See how he calls for our young days, Eccles 12. 1. the argument is remarkable.
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Wilt thou leave those dayes for God, which thou shalt bee weary of thy selfe? Will God take pleasu•e in that part of thy time that thou canst take none in? Thy dayes of choyce (so the word signifies) the choycest dayes should be filled up with the choycest imployments.
Wilt thou leave those days for God, which thou shalt be weary of thy self? Will God take pleasu•e in that part of thy time that thou Canst take none in? Thy days of choice (so the word signifies) the Choicest days should be filled up with the Choicest employments.
Let us remember that there is no acceptable relish in old pigeons, See 2 Tim. 3. 15. God promiseth such especiall mercie, Prov. 8. 17. 2. There is none of you but is old enough to dye, and old enough to be damned. Rom. 5. 14. Therefore it concerns you to get the knowledge of the way of salvation early.
Let us Remember that there is no acceptable relish in old pigeons, See 2 Tim. 3. 15. God promises such especial mercy, Curae 8. 17. 2. There is none of you but is old enough to die, and old enough to be damned. Rom. 5. 14. Therefore it concerns you to get the knowledge of the Way of salvation early.
Now you have no affaires of your own to put these more weighty ones out of your heads, you have not the temptation of shame to acknowledge your ignorance;
Now you have no affairs of your own to put these more weighty ones out of your Heads, you have not the temptation of shame to acknowledge your ignorance;
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Can you understand a discourse concerning any trade, and yet be altogether ignorant of the names and nature of the tools that are used in it? And as for reading, you will be able to make little use of that also,
Can you understand a discourse Concerning any trade, and yet be altogether ignorant of the names and nature of the tools that Are used in it? And as for reading, you will be able to make little use of that also,
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Read and tremble (you of Reading ) at the fearfull place, Matth. 10. 15. If it be (even under temporall evils) so sad an aggravation, to consider that a man hath hated instruction, and not obeyed the voice of his Teachers,
Read and tremble (you of Reading) At the fearful place, Matthew 10. 15. If it be (even under temporal evils) so sad an aggravation, to Consider that a man hath hated instruction, and not obeyed the voice of his Teachers,
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nor inclined his eare to them that instructed him (as it seems it is by Solomon, Prov. 5. 12.) how much more aggravating will it be to thee hereafter in hell, to consider that thou didst once live in a family where Catechizing and other exercises of family-religion were in use, that thou hadst thy abode in a Town where thou didst,
nor inclined his ear to them that instructed him (as it seems it is by Solomon, Curae 5. 12.) how much more aggravating will it be to thee hereafter in hell, to Consider that thou didst once live in a family where Catechizing and other exercises of family-religion were in use, that thou Hadst thy Abided in a Town where thou didst,
or mightest at least, heare a publick Catechisme every Lords day; and yet thou didst either sloathfully neglect, or malieiously hate those precious meanes which (by Gods blessing) might have kept thee from that place of torment?
or Mightest At least, hear a public Catechism every lords day; and yet thou didst either slothfully neglect, or malieiously hate those precious means which (by God's blessing) might have kept thee from that place of torment?
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7 This is found (•y experience) the most pr•fitable and compendious way of teaching all Arts and Sciences, to draw the principles of it into short Systemes and Tables, and the Tutor to read Lectures upon them,
7 This is found (•y experience) the most pr•fitable and compendious Way of teaching all Arts and Sciences, to draw the principles of it into short Systemes and Tables, and the Tutor to read Lectures upon them,
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If you put a child to learn English, he must begin with his A. B. C. & the Teacher must not only take the book and read the lesson to the child about the letters,
If you put a child to Learn English, he must begin with his A. B. C. & the Teacher must not only take the book and read the Lesson to the child about the letters,
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but examine him which is which, if hee will have him expert in so triviall a thing as an Horn-book. Catechismes are such A. B. C. without which you cannot sp••• any sound Divinity,
but examine him which is which, if he will have him expert in so trivial a thing as an Hornbook. Catechisms Are such A. B. C. without which you cannot sp••• any found Divinity,
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and not capable of understanding what they learne and repeat, this will prove nothing but a meer prophanation of the Name of God, an Ordinance of his being hereby misused,
and not capable of understanding what they Learn and repeat, this will prove nothing but a mere profanation of the Name of God, an Ordinance of his being hereby misused,
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The speeches that have dropt from some children at four, five, six, years old, do sufficiently demonstrate how early some truths have been apprehended by the understandings,
The Speeches that have dropped from Some children At four, five, six, Years old, do sufficiently demonstrate how early Some truths have been apprehended by the understandings,
2. This Objection seems to crosse legges with the expresse Word of God, which commends Timothy for acquaintance with the Scriptures even from his long-coats and cradle, 2 Tim. 3. 15. 3. This holds as strongly against instructing elder persons known to be wicked and prophane, because there is more likelyhood that they will prophane those holy things.
2. This Objection seems to cross legs with the express Word of God, which commends Timothy for acquaintance with the Scriptures even from his long-coats and cradle, 2 Tim. 3. 15. 3. This holds as strongly against instructing elder Persons known to be wicked and profane, Because there is more likelihood that they will profane those holy things.
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And yet no Minister is to take the prophanenesse of his hearers as a sufficient discharge from his duty, in instructing even those that oppose themselves, to see if God will at any time give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth, 2 Tim. 2. 25.
And yet no Minister is to take the profaneness of his hearers as a sufficient discharge from his duty, in instructing even those that oppose themselves, to see if God will At any time give them Repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth, 2 Tim. 2. 25.
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but (it is likely) cryed with the multitude ▪ for they were such for whom our Saviour makes an Apology under the name of babes and sucklings, and yet he received and justified them in so doing.
but (it is likely) cried with the multitude ▪ for they were such for whom our Saviour makes an Apology under the name of babes and sucklings, and yet he received and justified them in so doing.
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They might be kept from these prophane practises very ea•ly by the fear of hell, as well as from crying, by bug beares, &c. did men possesse them as early with true feares,
They might be kept from these profane practises very ea•ly by the Fear of hell, as well as from crying, by bug bears, etc. did men possess them as early with true fears,
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We our selves indulge a great many childish faylings in the duty we expect from our little children, which we will not a like beare withall from greater boyes.
We our selves indulge a great many childish failings in the duty we expect from our little children, which we will not a like bear withal from greater boys.
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And how knowest thou, O man, but the light thou didst kindle in the mind of thy child, may be renewing (at least) restraining light to him many years after thou art gone?
And how Knowest thou, Oh man, but the Light thou didst kindle in the mind of thy child, may be renewing (At least) restraining Light to him many Years After thou art gone?
then either our formes of Catechisme-Questions and Answers must be made up of unsound words, (which if they say, they must prove too) or else that they are a form will no way (to the judgement of Gods Spirit) prejudice them.
then either our forms of Catechisme-Questions and Answers must be made up of unsound words, (which if they say, they must prove too) or Else that they Are a from will no Way (to the judgement of God's Spirit) prejudice them.
Surely we need not feare teaching our children the ten Commandements, when God himselfe appoints them their Lesson, we that are but his ushers, may safely require their learning it.
Surely we need not Fear teaching our children the ten commandments, when God himself appoints them their lesson, we that Are but his ushers, may safely require their learning it.
3. That our Catechismes are thus a forme, doth most answer one main end of Catechizing, which is to teach men and women from their Infancy to think and speak the same things which is necessary in a well-ordered Church;
3. That our Catechisms Are thus a Form, does most answer one main end of Catechizing, which is to teach men and women from their Infancy to think and speak the same things which is necessary in a well-ordered Church;
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And thus much shall serve to answer ths elder children in their weak objections, I meane those parents who throw away the Ordinance of God upon such childish exceptions.
And thus much shall serve to answer this elder children in their weak objections, I mean those Parents who throw away the Ordinance of God upon such childish exceptions.
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Object. And first Shamefacednesse is pleaded •y some, who pretend they can, and would willingly answer in private, but they have not confidence enough to appear in publick.
Object. And First Shamefacedness is pleaded •y Some, who pretend they can, and would willingly answer in private, but they have not confidence enough to appear in public.
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Answ. 1. Art thou indeed shame-faced? the mo•e need hast thou resalutely to undertake the work, by how much thou hast beyond others a temptation in thy very constitution against it. One part of our spirituall watchfulnesse,
Answer 1. Art thou indeed shamefaced? the mo•e need hast thou resalutely to undertake the work, by how much thou hast beyond Others a temptation in thy very constitution against it. One part of our spiritual watchfulness,
2. Many that pretend Shamefacednesse in doing good, quickly enough grow past shame in doing evill; and 'tis naturall to most men by means or original corruption, to blush more in doing their duty, then in acting sin.
2. Many that pretend Shamefacedness in doing good, quickly enough grow passed shame in doing evil; and it's natural to most men by means or original corruption, to blush more in doing their duty, then in acting since.
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If this be an Ordinance of Christ (as I have proved it is) then to be ashamed of it will (I doubt) appeare a deniall of Christ (in a sort) at the last day,
If this be an Ordinance of christ (as I have proved it is) then to be ashamed of it will (I doubt) appear a denial of christ (in a sort) At the last day,
in any truth, duty, or way of his, is so interpreted ( Matth. 10. 33. Marke 8. 38. compared) and then take heed lest Christ be ashamed of thee before God the Father, and his holy Angels.
in any truth, duty, or Way of his, is so interpreted (Matthew 10. 33. Mark 8. 38. compared) and then take heed lest christ be ashamed of thee before God the Father, and his holy Angels.
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2. That those that can, and do not, may by their readinesse be shamed into some endeavours lest they be out-gone by children in so necessary and weighty a knowledge.
2. That those that can, and do not, may by their readiness be shamed into Some endeavours lest they be outgone by children in so necessary and weighty a knowledge.
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and canst thou think it reasonable that the Church should give thee the right hand of fellowship, who hast by no publick satisfactory evidence declared thy selfe to be a christian? it may be they know tho• art baptized, (but for any thing farther that they know of thee) thou mayst have renounced thy Baptisme and Christianity,
and Canst thou think it reasonable that the Church should give thee the right hand of fellowship, who hast by no public satisfactory evidence declared thy self to be a christian? it may be they know tho• art baptised, (but for any thing farther that they know of thee) thou Mayest have renounced thy Baptism and Christianity,
They shall be singular in reviving an unusuall exercise, they be gazed upon and laught at, by their followes, who out of prophane principles keep away Answ. To which I answer. 1. But child consider;
They shall be singular in reviving an unusual exercise, they be gazed upon and laughed At, by their follows, who out of profane principles keep away Answer To which I answer. 1. But child Consider;
Thou shouldst not be discouraged in the way to heaven, though thou walk it alone; will it be any trouble to a man when he is gotten thither, that he had no company upon the way.
Thou Shouldst not be discouraged in the Way to heaven, though thou walk it alone; will it be any trouble to a man when he is got thither, that he had no company upon the Way.
2. 'Tis a great honor to be alone in a good way, nay, the greatest honour that can be, to forsake all company for Christ and duties sake. One Lot in Sodom, one Noah in the old world, kept up the fear and service of God,
2. It's a great honour to be alone in a good Way, nay, the greatest honour that can be, to forsake all company for christ and duties sake. One Lot in Sodom, one Noah in the old world, kept up the Fear and service of God,
4. It may be thou needest not goe alone, if thou hadst once begun, others by thy example may be induced to follow; they are loath to begin as well as thou;
4. It may be thou Needest not go alone, if thou Hadst once begun, Others by thy Exampl may be induced to follow; they Are loath to begin as well as thou;
they doe not so much doubt they shall be alone, as draw back from being first. Now if thou canst in a good way be a leader to others, it is farre more honourable.
they do not so much doubt they shall be alone, as draw back from being First. Now if thou Canst in a good Way be a leader to Others, it is Far more honourable.
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6. 'Twill be a more geievous thing to them to be (one day) laught at by God, then it is now to you to be laught at by them; and this will here after return into their bosomes, Pro. 1. 26. 3. 34.
6. It'll be a more geievous thing to them to be (one day) laughed At by God, then it is now to you to be laughed At by them; and this will Here After return into their bosoms, Pro 1. 26. 3. 34.
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Object. It may be thou mayest object, that thou art competently growen in yeares, thou lookest towards man or woman, and this is an exercise that is more proper for little children. Answ. 1. Alas!
Object. It may be thou Mayest Object, that thou art competently grown in Years, thou Lookest towards man or woman, and this is an exercise that is more proper for little children. Answer 1. Alas!
how many be there that thinke it too childish a thing to be eatechized, who by the help of that Ordinance, are outstripped in knowledge by those children whom they condemn
how many be there that think it too childish a thing to be eatechized, who by the help of that Ordinance, Are outstripped in knowledge by those children whom they condemn
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3. Look upon the examples, before argued, of the primitive Fathers, who continued under this Ordinance for divers yeares after they had attained to mans estate,
3. Look upon the Examples, before argued, of the primitive Father's, who continued under this Ordinance for diverse Years After they had attained to men estate,
and that with so much improvement in old and young, that it may cover the Land as the waters cover the Sea, untill we all arrive at that perfection truely, which some groundlessely conceit they have attained already, that we shall need no more to speak every one to his neighbour,
and that with so much improvement in old and young, that it may cover the Land as the waters cover the Sea, until we all arrive At that perfection truly, which Some groundlessely conceit they have attained already, that we shall need no more to speak every one to his neighbour,
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