Concio ad magistratum a nations honour, and a nations dishonour, or, A kingdoms prospective-glass : discovering who are the most faithful friends, and who the most dangerous enemies to the peace and prosperity of a kingdom / written by P. Fullwood.
HOW Transcendent are those Sacred Oracles and Superlative perfections of holy writ! because of the savour of her Oyntments, her name is as oyntment poured forth;
HOW Transcendent Are those Sacred Oracles and Superlative perfections of holy writ! Because of the savour of her Ointments, her name is as ointment poured forth;
therefore the Virgins love Her, all her garments smell of Myrrhe, Aloes and Cassia; here are set the Topez, the Jaspire, the Emerauld, and every pretious Stone.
Therefore the Virgins love Her, all her garments smell of Myrrh, Aloes and Cassia; Here Are Set the Topez, the Jaspire, the Emerald, and every precious Stone.
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some Scriptures being like the Curtains of the Tabernacle which all hang together, others of a different temper, where to draw an inference from a context is as to enforce a marriage being without consent, of which sort seem these words I have read unto you at this time.
Some Scriptures being like the Curtains of the Tabernacle which all hang together, Others of a different temper, where to draw an Inference from a context is as to enforce a marriage being without consent, of which sort seem these words I have read unto you At this time.
The whole Book of the Proverbs seems to be a Garden of sweet and fragrant Flowers, holy and divine fited for the use of all Christians, amongst which none more pregnant, none more profitable then these words, none more pregnant: Ʋbi quot verba tot sententiae, so many words,
The Whole Book of the Proverbs seems to be a Garden of sweet and fragrant Flowers, holy and divine fited for the use of all Christians, among which none more pregnant, none more profitable then these words, none more pregnant: Ʋbi quot verba tot sententiae, so many words,
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none more profitable, profitable to the Converted that they may retain righteousness which exalteth a Nation, profitable to the unconverted, that they may abandon sin which is a shame or a reproach to any People.
none more profitable, profitable to the Converted that they may retain righteousness which Exalteth a nation, profitable to the unconverted, that they may abandon since which is a shame or a reproach to any People.
by the word of God let us divide the waters as with Elijahs mantle, that we may pass over unto the genine sense of this Scripture, Righteousness admits of several acceptions in holy writ;
by the word of God let us divide the waters as with Elijahs mantle, that we may pass over unto the genine sense of this Scripture, Righteousness admits of several acceptions in holy writ;
but for method sake, I shall rank them into two heads, first particular Righteousness, and that is a point of moral justice which contributes to every one that which by any just account may appear due to them;
but for method sake, I shall rank them into two Heads, First particular Righteousness, and that is a point of moral Justice which contributes to every one that which by any just account may appear due to them;
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so also in the body politick, if judgement come down like a stream, and righteousness flow like many waters, it is a true Prophet of the peace and prosperity of a Kingdome:
so also in the body politic, if judgement come down like a stream, and righteousness flow like many waters, it is a true Prophet of the peace and Prosperity of a Kingdom:
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but if judgement be turned into wormwood, and righteousness into gall, it is an evident note of destructions making that Kingdome like that house which was built upon the Sand,
but if judgement be turned into wormwood, and righteousness into Gall, it is an evident note of destructions making that Kingdom like that house which was built upon the Sand,
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Some there are that seem pure in their own eyes, and yet are not washed from their filthyness, others wash the outside of the cup and platter and like painted Sepulchres appear beautiful before men,
some there Are that seem pure in their own eyes, and yet Are not washed from their filthiness, Others wash the outside of the cup and platter and like painted Sepulchres appear beautiful before men,
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but within are full of Hypocrisie and Iniquity, but all such Righteousness is as filthy rags in Gods sight, that which is accounted for righteousness in Gods sight, must be void of offence towards God and towards man.
but within Are full of Hypocrisy and Iniquity, but all such Righteousness is as filthy rags in God's sighed, that which is accounted for righteousness in God's sighed, must be void of offence towards God and towards man.
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but the way of Righteousness is like learnings paths, whose root is bitter, but the fruit is sweet ▪ Peace and Prosperity which leads me to the second step of this first General. Righteousness exalteth, &c,
but the Way of Righteousness is like learning's paths, whose root is bitter, but the fruit is sweet ▪ Peace and Prosperity which leads me to the second step of this First General. Righteousness Exalteth, etc.,
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His salvation is nigh them that fear him that glory may dwell in our Land ▪ Righteousness exalteth from a Land of Egypt, an house of bondage to be as Jerusalem, which above that is free with her children, this is an Ark that will keep us from sinking when a deluge approacheth, a Rampart that fears not the Batteries of the common Enemy, we have a strong City, Salvation will God appoint for Walls and Bulwarks ▪ open the gates that the righteous Nation that keepeth the truth may enter in,
His salvation is High them that Fear him that glory may dwell in our Land ▪ Righteousness Exalteth from a Land of Egypt, an house of bondage to be as Jerusalem, which above that is free with her children, this is an Ark that will keep us from sinking when a deluge Approaches, a Rampart that fears not the Batteries of the Common Enemy, we have a strong city, Salvation will God appoint for Walls and Bulwarks ▪ open the gates that the righteous nation that Keepeth the truth may enter in,
the Bishop of Monte Pulciano told Charles the fifth in the council of Trent, that one of the chief instructions he had received from the Pope, was to commend to that Assembly, that principalities cannot be preserved if Religion be lost:
the Bishop of Monte Pulciano told Charles the fifth in the council of Trent, that one of the chief instructions he had received from the Pope, was to commend to that Assembly, that principalities cannot be preserved if Religion be lost:
but not to authorize so sacred a truth, from a Romish Assidavit, we may have it from Gods own mouth, at what time I shall speak concerning a Nation, or concerning a Kingdome:
but not to authorise so sacred a truth, from a Romish Assidavit, we may have it from God's own Mouth, At what time I shall speak Concerning a nation, or Concerning a Kingdom:
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to pluck up, pull down, or destroy it, if that Nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil wayes, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
to pluck up, pull down, or destroy it, if that nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil ways, I will Repent of the evil that I Thought to do unto them.
Therefore it was a good Law made by one of our Danish Kings, that the Bishop of the Diocess should accompany the Sheriff of the Shire at every Court the own to maintain Gods law, the other the law of the Land;
Therefore it was a good Law made by one of our Danish Kings, that the Bishop of the Diocese should accompany the Sheriff of the Shire At every Court the own to maintain God's law, the other the law of the Land;
Then trust in the greatness of your Enemies, or the multitude of your Forces, there is no King saved by the multitude of an Hoast, a mighty man is not delivered by much strength,
Then trust in the greatness of your Enemies, or the multitude of your Forces, there is no King saved by the multitude of an Host, a mighty man is not Delivered by much strength,
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an Horse is but a vain thing to get a Victory, &c. These are Cloudes without water, Trees whose fruit withereth, we have a better ammunition provided for us:
an Horse is but a vain thing to get a Victory, etc. These Are Clouds without water, Trees whose fruit withereth, we have a better ammunition provided for us:
the whole World is the Sinners Babylon, and every Creature is his Tormentor, but the righteous are girt about with Armour of proof and are out of the rea•h of danger, for righteousness delivereth from death.
the Whole World is the Sinners Babylon, and every Creature is his Tormentor, but the righteous Are girded about with Armour of proof and Are out of the rea•h of danger, for righteousness Delivereth from death.
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but the righteous Nation shall flourish like the Cedars in Libanus, or be as the Tree planted by the waters side which bringeth forth his fruit in due season, whose leafe also shall not wither,
but the righteous nation shall flourish like the Cedars in Lebanon, or be as the Tree planted by the waters side which brings forth his fruit in due season, whose leaf also shall not wither,
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when man awakes to righteousness, God awakes his wisdome awakes to direct us, his power awakes to protect, his mercy awakes to relieve us, If thou wert pure and upright, surely now he would awake for thee,
when man awakes to righteousness, God awakes his Wisdom awakes to Direct us, his power awakes to Pact, his mercy awakes to relieve us, If thou Wertenberg pure and upright, surely now he would awake for thee,
that our Souls may grow up as Plants, and our Daughters as corner stones of the Temple, that our garners may be full and plenteous, affording all Manner of store, that our sheep may bring forth thousands in our streets, that our oxen may be strong to labour, that there be no breaking in,
that our Souls may grow up as Plants, and our Daughters as corner stones of the Temple, that our garners may be full and plenteous, affording all Manner of store, that our sheep may bring forth thousands in our streets, that our oxen may be strong to labour, that there be no breaking in,
the Lord is a Sun and a Sheild, and no good thing will he with-hold from them that walk uprightly, which made the Spouse in the Canticles break forth into this pathetical acclamation;
the Lord is a Sun and a Shield, and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly, which made the Spouse in the Canticles break forth into this pathetical acclamation;
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should the Heavens drop new Wine, and the Hills flow with milk, might not be intituled to that Inventory of all those several delights of the Sons of Men? they are not worth the owning in comparison of the favour of God extended to the Righteous:
should the Heavens drop new Wine, and the Hills flow with milk, might not be entitled to that Inventory of all those several delights of the Sons of Men? they Are not worth the owning in comparison of the favour of God extended to the Righteous:
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Lord lift thou up the light of thy countenance, thou hast put gladness in mine heart, more then in the time that there Corn and Wine and Oyl increased.
Lord lift thou up the Light of thy countenance, thou hast put gladness in mine heart, more then in the time that there Corn and Wine and Oil increased.
and the pride of life, it is a peculiar priviledge of the Saints, (the fountain of whose happiness is sealed up and locked in the cabinet of Gods favour) to be out of the reach of worldly power or policy:
and the pride of life, it is a peculiar privilege of the Saints, (the fountain of whose happiness is sealed up and locked in the cabinet of God's favour) to be out of the reach of worldly power or policy:
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God hath reserved the blood of the grape, the choicest mercies for the Righteous, Majora erunt praemia quam desideria Sanctorum, the Society of the Saints shall be more than their Hunger, their happiness shall outreach their desires, If thou shalt hearken diligently to the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and do all his commandements which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all Nations of the Earth.
God hath reserved the blood of the grape, the Choicest Mercies for the Righteous, Marjoram erunt praemia quam Desire Sanctorum, the Society of the Saints shall be more than their Hunger, their happiness shall outreach their Desires, If thou shalt harken diligently to the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and do all his Commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will Set thee on high above all nations of the Earth.
Consider what beames of favour shine upon an House or Nation for the righteous sake, was not Lebanus house blessed for Jacobs sake? Aegypt fared the better for Josephs goodness, no sooner Noah entred into the Ark but God opened the Flood-gates of Heaven and drowned the World;
Consider what beams of favour shine upon an House or nation for the righteous sake, was not Lebanon house blessed for Jacobs sake? Egypt fared the better for Josephs Goodness, no sooner Noah entered into the Ark but God opened the Floodgates of Heaven and drowned the World;
methinks I see our Kingdome weeping Raehel like for her children that have been lost, some by forraign invasions, some by domestick differences, others by the plague and pestilence,
methinks I see our Kingdom weeping Raehel like for her children that have been lost, Some by foreign invasions, Some by domestic differences, Others by the plague and pestilence,
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and were it not for those Righteous Persons amongst us, whose entire devotions have out cryed the screeching of our sins, we might justly fear the ruine of our Kingdome approacheth.
and were it not for those Righteous Persons among us, whose entire devotions have out cried the screeching of our Sins, we might justly Fear the ruin of our Kingdom Approaches.
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Zenophon would have his Cyrus to go before others in industry and wisdome, the common people are like a flock of Cranes, as the first flies all the rest follow after,
Zenophon would have his Cyrus to go before Others in industry and Wisdom, the Common people Are like a flock of Cranes, as the First flies all the rest follow After,
It is not enough to pull down Dagon, unless you secure the Ark. The main of your Authority is to make Religion to flourish, keep as the Apple of thine eye,
It is not enough to pull down Dagon, unless you secure the Ark The main of your authority is to make Religion to flourish, keep as the Apple of thine eye,
Sin, If any shall start the Question that started touching S. John baptism, is it of heaven or of men, touching sin is it from heaven by Gods creation,
since, If any shall start the Question that started touching S. John Baptism, is it of heaven or of men, touching since is it from heaven by God's creation,
and his title forfeited to Justice by disobedience, God re-enters, and makes seizure of his Charter of happiness until the debt of Adam, and those weighty arrears of disobedience were discharged:
and his title forfeited to justice by disobedience, God reenters, and makes seizure of his Charter of happiness until the debt of Adam, and those weighty arrears of disobedience were discharged:
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we all who have our descent from unclean seed, are from our birth infected with the spreading Leprosy of sin, who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one;
we all who have our descent from unclean seed, Are from our birth infected with the spreading Leprosy of since, who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one;
but besides that Primitive sin of Adams disobedience, there are other derivations daily brought forth by actual transgression which seem so infinite as could we cast up the stars of the firmament or the sands of the Ocean, we might pose all the numbers of Arithmetick,
but beside that Primitive since of Adams disobedience, there Are other derivations daily brought forth by actual Transgression which seem so infinite as could we cast up the Stars of the firmament or the sands of the Ocean, we might pose all the numbers of Arithmetic,
and renders us a Proverb, and an hissing, and astonishment to all our Neighbours Nations round about which to prevent, currat paenitentia ne praecurrat sententia:
and renders us a Proverb, and an hissing, and astonishment to all our Neighbours nations round about which to prevent, currat Penitence ne praecurrat sententia:
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Selivius the great Turk upon revenge of his loss received of the Battel of Lepanto was resolved to put to death all the Christians within his Dominions:
Selivius the great Turk upon revenge of his loss received of the Battle of Lepanto was resolved to put to death all the Christians within his Dominions:
and such is the Devils malice against all mankind for the loss of the favour of God and eternal happiness, he seeks the ruine and destruction of them all:
and such is the Devils malice against all mankind for the loss of the favour of God and Eternal happiness, he seeks the ruin and destruction of them all:
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An Athenian Curtizan boasted she could get all Socrates Schollers from him, and he could never recover one of them again, such as are the Schollars of Christ School had need take heed they be not drawn from God to sin,
an Athenian Courtesan boasted she could get all Socrates Scholars from him, and he could never recover one of them again, such as Are the Scholars of christ School had need take heed they be not drawn from God to since,
This was the aggravation of Davids sin, urged by the Prophet Nathan: by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the Enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the enormities of Christians was a main •ause of the Mahometan Religion if the light be darkness how great is that darkness ▪ if the Salt have lost his savour, that there is little hope that the unsavoury lives of Heathens, Pagans or Infidels should ever be reformed, Hell is not more contrary to Heaven,
This was the aggravation of Davids since, urged by the Prophet Nathan: by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the Enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme, the enormities of Christians was a main •ause of the Mahometan Religion if the Light be darkness how great is that darkness ▪ if the Salt have lost his savour, that there is little hope that the unsavoury lives of heathens, Pagans or Infidels should ever be reformed, Hell is not more contrary to Heaven,
than such prodigious impieties as swarm amongst Christians are to the inlargement of the Kingdome of Christ, to purge out these evil humours which endanger the mystical body of Christ, let us take out the Apostles direction, let your conversation be such as becometh the gospel of Christ. Sin likewise brings men to shameful ends, what became of Pharaoh the tyrannical, Achittophel the crafty, Ahab the covetous, Nebuchanezzar the ambitious, Judas the treacherous, their end was bitter as Wormwood,
than such prodigious impieties as swarm among Christians Are to the enlargement of the Kingdom of christ, to purge out these evil humours which endanger the mystical body of christ, let us take out the Apostles direction, let your Conversation be such as Becometh the gospel of christ. since likewise brings men to shameful ends, what became of Pharaoh the tyrannical, Achitophel the crafty, Ahab the covetous, Nebuchanezzar the ambitious, Judas the treacherous, their end was bitter as Wormwood,
they that go out of this World without Christs pass-port shall go into another World without his wellcome, shall be delivered up into the hands of that fearful sentence:
they that go out of this World without Christ passport shall go into Another World without his welcome, shall be Delivered up into the hands of that fearful sentence:
Take away the cause, the effect will fall of it self, this was the Antidote werewith holy Joseph expelled the poyson of his wanton Mistress temptation;
Take away the cause, the Effect will fallen of it self, this was the Antidote wherewith holy Joseph expelled the poison of his wanton Mistress temptation;
how can I do this great wickedness and sin against God? Sustinere as well as abstinere was a resolution becoming a Christian if the fear of sin be once laid aside, we shall not want allurements to invite us to it, Eve shall have an Apple, Esau a mess of pottage, Achan a golden wedg, Jonah a ship, Judas thirty pieces of silver,
how can I do this great wickedness and since against God? Sustain as well as abstinere was a resolution becoming a Christian if the Fear of since be once laid aside, we shall not want allurements to invite us to it, Eve shall have an Apple, Esau a mess of pottage, achan a golden wedge, Jonah a ship, Judas thirty Pieces of silver,
but let us say to such as Luther did to the Pope when he sent Cardinals to tempt with promises of promotion, valde protestatus sum me molle sic satiari, I said flatly I would not be satisfied with such things.
but let us say to such as Luther did to the Pope when he sent Cardinals to tempt with promises of promotion, Valde Protestatus sum me molle sic satiari, I said flatly I would not be satisfied with such things.
I will plead with you saith the Lord, and with your Childrens Children, will I plead, pass over the Isles of Chittim and see, and send unto Kedar and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.
I will plead with you Says the Lord, and with your Children's Children, will I plead, pass over the Isles of Chittim and see, and send unto Kedar and Consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.
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but my People hath changed her glory for that which doth not profit, be astonished O yee Heathens at this and be horribly afraid, be very desolate saith the Lord;
but my People hath changed her glory for that which does not profit, be astonished Oh ye heathens At this and be horribly afraid, be very desolate Says the Lord;
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my People have committed two evils, they have forsaken me the Fountain of living waters and chosen to them selves broken Cisterns that will hold no water.
my People have committed two evils, they have forsaken me the Fountain of living waters and chosen to them selves broken Cisterns that will hold no water.
Mans falling into sin is like the Children of Israels going into Aegypt, they had all the favour that Pharaoh could extend to them, all the furtherance that Joseph could contribute to them, the best of the Land, the Land of Goshen to invite them,
men falling into since is like the Children of Israel's going into Egypt, they had all the favour that Pharaoh could extend to them, all the furtherance that Joseph could contribute to them, the best of the Land, the Land of Goshen to invite them,
and to draw us into sin we have all that Pharaoh the God of this World can doe, all that Joseph our own flesh can doe, the best of the Land, the glory of the World to invite us;
and to draw us into since we have all that Pharaoh the God of this World can do, all that Joseph our own Flesh can do, the best of the Land, the glory of the World to invite us;
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to prove this let us call in the evidence of John the Baptist, who hath for•warned you to flee from the wrath to come? bring forth fruits meet for Repentance,
to prove this let us call in the evidence of John the Baptist, who hath for•warned you to flee from the wrath to come? bring forth fruits meet for Repentance,
Heaven could not hold the Pride of Lucifer, nor Paradise Adams disobedience, Citties, Gates and Walls were to week to keep the Old World from the Deluge:
Heaven could not hold the Pride of Lucifer, nor Paradise Adams disobedience, Cities, Gates and Walls were to Week to keep the Old World from the Deluge:
and being near the time of her death she named the child Icabo•, for said she the glory is departed from Israel, it is our national sins that makes our Kingdome bring forth Icabods Sons of shame and contempt, Davids Adultery, Solomons Idolatry, Ahabs oppression, Belt•shazars Luxury ▪ Nebuchadnezzars pride proves fatal to the subversion of their Kingdomes.
and being near the time of her death she nam the child Icabo•, for said she the glory is departed from Israel, it is our national Sins that makes our Kingdom bring forth Icabods Sons of shame and contempt, Davids Adultery, Solomons Idolatry, Ahabs oppression, Belt•shazars Luxury ▪ Nebuchadnezar's pride Proves fatal to the subversion of their Kingdoms.
When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab saith unto him, art thou he that troubleth Israel? and he answered I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Fathers house in that ye have forsaken God and served Balaim: we need not fear all our Enemies without ▪ us, were it not for sin within us,
When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab Says unto him, art thou he that Troubles Israel? and he answered I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Father's house in that you have forsaken God and served Balaim: we need not Fear all our Enemies without ▪ us, were it not for since within us,
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if the tears of a penitent soul cannot cleanse you, behold the Rivers of blood and the Cataracts of Heaven stand open, there is a fountain opened for sin and for uncleanness wash there and you shall be clean;
if the tears of a penitent soul cannot cleanse you, behold the rivers of blood and the Cataracts of Heaven stand open, there is a fountain opened for since and for uncleanness wash there and you shall be clean;
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and present you faultless before the presence of his Father, to the Eternal, invisi•le and only wise God:
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and present you faultless before the presence of his Father, to the Eternal, invisi•le and only wise God:
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committed the crime that K•rah designed destroying the mirrour of Princes, and seeing that pleased a generations of factious and seditious spirits, proceeded further to lay violent hands on the primitive order of the Church, indeavouring to exterpate their Authority,
committed the crime that K•rah designed destroying the mirror of Princes, and seeing that pleased a generations of factious and seditious spirits, proceeded further to lay violent hands on the primitive order of the Church, endeavouring to exterpate their authority,
who would not worship that golden Image they had set up? Thus have we fallen amongst Thieves that have stript us, wounded us and left us half dead, this blessed Apostle with that good Samaritan, seems to pour in oyl into our wounds and to set us upon our own Beast again,
who would not worship that golden Image they had Set up? Thus have we fallen among Thieves that have stripped us, wounded us and left us half dead, this blessed Apostle with that good Samaritan, seems to pour in oil into our wounds and to Set us upon our own Beast again,
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especially such as labour in the word and doctrine. The Text Rebceca like brings forth Twins, heres Presbyteri onus & honos, The Elders duty, and the Elders due:
especially such as labour in the word and Doctrine. The Text Rebceca like brings forth Twins, heres Presbyteries onus & honos, The Elders duty, and the Elders due:
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secondly the Elders due, let them be counted worthy of double honour. And this like the River of Paradise runs into four heads. First, Honour. Secondly, double honour. Thirdly, why they are worthy.
secondly the Elders due, let them be counted worthy of double honour. And this like the River of Paradise runs into four Heads. First, Honour. Secondly, double honour. Thirdly, why they Are worthy.
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When they had ordained Elders in every Church, they commended to the Lord, suitable to that prayer in our Churches Liturgy or the initiation of Infants by Baptism;
When they had ordained Elders in every Church, they commended to the Lord, suitable to that prayer in our Churches Liturgy or the initiation of Infants by Baptism;
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neither as being Lords over Gods heritage, but being examples to the flock, and when the chief Shepherd shall appear ye shall receive a Crown of glory that fadeth not away.
neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being Examples to the flock, and when the chief Shepherd shall appear you shall receive a Crown of glory that fades not away.
and how can those those that venture before they know either Coast or Compass, avoid those dangerous Rocks against which their own and Peoples Souls are subject to be split.
and how can those those that venture before they know either Coast or Compass, avoid those dangerous Rocks against which their own and Peoples Souls Are Subject to be split.
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nor were there wanting provisions wanting for the Church of the like Nature, we read of many Decrees of Antient Counsels, that none should attain to the Order and Degree of a Presbyter before a certain age but Canons at the first were duly observed;
nor were there wanting provisions wanting for the Church of the like Nature, we read of many Decrees of Ancient Counsels, that none should attain to the Order and Degree of a Presbyter before a certain age but Canonas At the First were duly observed;
as woe to the Land where the is King is a Child, so woe to the Church where the Priests are children, St. Bernard in one of his Epistles complains that even in his dayes, Scholares pueri, & nuberbes Juvcnes, School boyes and beardle•s youths were promoted to Ecclesiastical dignityes,
as woe to the Land where the is King is a Child, so woe to the Church where the Priests Are children, Saint Bernard in one of his Epistles complains that even in his days, Scholars pueri, & nuberbes Juvcnes, School boys and beardle•s youths were promoted to Ecclesiastical dignities,
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so I come to the second step of the first general let them rule. Let the Elders that rule well &c. Rule or Government is the Pillar of the Law, the Pedestal of Religion, the Nurse of the Arts and Sciences:
so I come to the second step of the First general let them Rule. Let the Elders that Rule well etc. Rule or Government is the Pillar of the Law, the Pedestal of Religion, the Nurse of the Arts and Sciences:
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Amongst the Persians after the death of their King, a lawless liberty was granted to all Persons during the inter regnum, Oh! how Murder, Rapine and Plunder swarmed amongst them like the Locust of Egypt, so that men were inforced to hide themselves in the Caves of the Earth to secure them from the Violence of the Enemy,
among the Persians After the death of their King, a lawless liberty was granted to all Persons during the inter Kingdom, Oh! how Murder, Rapine and Plunder swarmed among them like the Locust of Egypt, so that men were enforced to hide themselves in the Caves of the Earth to secure them from the Violence of the Enemy,
what Violence to Churches what Indignity to the Ministry, what Contempt of all Sacred and Divine Institutions, we may very well take up the complaint of the Church:
what Violence to Churches what Indignity to the Ministry, what Contempt of all Sacred and Divine Institutions, we may very well take up the complaint of the Church:
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First, let them rule themselves well, let them rule their hands that they be no strikers, let them rule their tongues well that they be no brawlers, let them rule their affections well that they be vigilant, sober, given to hospitality, apt to teach,
First, let them Rule themselves well, let them Rule their hands that they be no strikers, let them Rule their tongues well that they be no brawlers, let them Rule their affections well that they be vigilant, Sobrium, given to hospitality, apt to teach,
The best Wine soonest turns to the tartest Vinegar, mans body that is compounded of the purest Elements, being corrupted proves most distasteful, the word of God which is the power of God to salvation, being sophisticated by the cunning devices of Teachers, becomes the savour of death unto death;
The best Wine soonest turns to the tartest Vinegar, men body that is compounded of the Purest Elements, being corrupted Proves most distasteful, the word of God which is the power of God to salvation, being sophisticated by the cunning devices of Teachers, becomes the savour of death unto death;
and the Church of God which is the pillar and ground of the truth, being out of order opens a gap to let in the Foxes to destroy the Vines, which to prevent let the Elders besides the ruling of their own houses, rule the house of God well.
and the Church of God which is the pillar and ground of the truth, being out of order Opens a gap to let in the Foxes to destroy the Vines, which to prevent let the Elders beside the ruling of their own houses, Rule the house of God well.
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First, respectu habito prudentiae, the Argo was only committed to Typhis children, and such as are not acquainted with the Map, are not fit to guide the Stern.
First, respectu habito prudentiae, the Argo was only committed to Typhis children, and such as Are not acquainted with the Map, Are not fit to guide the Stern.
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Ezekiel must first eat and concoct the Roule before he be sent to Prophesie, it was the direction our Saviour gave to his Disciples before he sent them to preach.
Ezekielem must First eat and concoct the Roll before he be sent to Prophesy, it was the direction our Saviour gave to his Disciples before he sent them to preach.
The Prophet David fought first with a Lion, then with a Bear, then with a Phillstine: but we must wrestle with Principallities, Powers, the Rulers in dark places, here is the great Lucifer of the Church of Rome, together with other evil Angels that have fallen the Church by Apostacy:
The Prophet David fought First with a lion, then with a Bear, then with a Phillstine: but we must wrestle with Principalities, Powers, the Rulers in dark places, Here is the great Lucifer of the Church of Rome, together with other evil Angels that have fallen the Church by Apostasy:
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Secondly, respectu habito justitiae, It is a principle in moral Policie, that corrupt execution of Law is as dangerous as unjust violation, it is a mercy to have such in Authority:
Secondly, respectu habito justitiae, It is a principle in moral Policy, that corrupt execution of Law is as dangerous as unjust violation, it is a mercy to have such in authority:
modo audeant quae sentiunt saith Cicero, the Aegyptian Kings usually and solemnly presented this Oath to their Judges, not to swerve from their consciences,
modo audeant Quae sentiunt Says Cicero, the Egyptian Kings usually and solemnly presented this Oath to their Judges, not to swerve from their Consciences,
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Thirdly, respectu habito charitatis: the rigour of Justice is not to be exacted without the sweet commixture of Mercy, Rulers must be like Cherabins to have wings to shelter the innocent:
Thirdly, respectu habito charitatis: the rigour of justice is not to be exacted without the sweet commixture of Mercy, Rulers must be like Cherabins to have wings to shelter the innocent:
hence the Apostle here adds NONLATINALPHABET (as some take the word) not in apposition but in composition, plurimum laborantes, labouring most earnestly, they must not NONLATINALPHABET take an easie and light yoke,
hence the Apostle Here adds (as Some take the word) not in apposition but in composition, plurimum Laborantes, labouring most earnestly, they must not take an easy and Light yoke,
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but NONLATINALPHABET use double diligence, they must labour in the word and doctrine, they must labour but not in the affairs of this life, with which they must not intangle themselves, that they may please him who hath called them;
but use double diligence, they must labour in the word and Doctrine, they must labour but not in the affairs of this life, with which they must not entangle themselves, that they may please him who hath called them;
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the Prince of Philosophers hath given this precept, let no Husbandman or Handy-crafts-man be a Priest, it is a maxime grounded upon the Law of Nature, It stands not with the honour of God that they that are imployed in his service should be manuary Trades.
the Prince of Philosophers hath given this precept, let no Husbandman or Handy-craftsman be a Priest, it is a maxim grounded upon the Law of Nature, It Stands not with the honour of God that they that Are employed in his service should be manuary Trades.
and other gifts that are required in that holy order, they that spend more time amongst bea•ts then amongst books, are fitter for the plough than the Pulpit:
and other Gifts that Are required in that holy order, they that spend more time among bea•ts then among books, Are fitter for the plough than the Pulpit:
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hath found a ground of upholding their new distinction betwixt Pastours and Doctours, which he thinketh so manifest as he saith, quis not videt? and yet never any before him could find it out:
hath found a ground of upholding their new distinction betwixt Pastors and Doctors, which he Thinketh so manifest as he Says, quis not videt? and yet never any before him could find it out:
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and in the doctrine of instruction for the enlightning of the understanding, the word of exhortation for the regulating of the affections, the one to dispel the darkness of the mind, the other the rebellion of the heart, the doctrine of instruction with the word of exhortation doth commonly produce a cold and speculative knowledg without practice, the word of exhortation without the doc•rine of instruction begets a blind and pernitious zeal without knowledg.
and in the Doctrine of instruction for the enlightening of the understanding, the word of exhortation for the regulating of the affections, the one to dispel the darkness of the mind, the other the rebellion of the heart, the Doctrine of instruction with the word of exhortation does commonly produce a cold and speculative knowledge without practice, the word of exhortation without the doc•rine of instruction begets a blind and pernicious zeal without knowledge.
so Aus•lmus in the word to them that know already, in doctrine to them that are yet to learn, he must labour in verbo scientibus, in the explication of obscure and difficult peeces of Scripture called by the Apostle NONLATINALPHABET which he that cannot unfold is like the ridiculous builder, of whom it is said caepit ad ficare & no• potu•t consummar•, this man began to build and was not able to finish.
so Aus•lmus in the word to them that know already, in Doctrine to them that Are yet to Learn, he must labour in verbo scientibus, in the explication of Obscure and difficult Pieces of Scripture called by the Apostle which he that cannot unfold is like the ridiculous builder, of whom it is said Capet ad ficare & no• potu•t consummar•, this man began to built and was not able to finish.
He must labour likewise in doctrina ignorantibus, in catechismes gathered from easie and plain places of Scripture, which were in u•e in the Apostles time, and called a form of sound words,
He must labour likewise in Doctrina ignorantibus, in catechisms gathered from easy and plain places of Scripture, which were in u•e in the Apostles time, and called a from of found words,
and the principles of the doctrine of Christ and since the Apostles time both in the Greek and Latine Church, the neglect of catechizing is the cause why so little good is done amongst us by Preaching, Preaching without Catechizing seems Rachel like beautiful but barren, making the Hearers like Pharaohs lean kine that devoured the fat ones, and were never the fatter:
and the principles of the Doctrine of christ and since the Apostles time both in the Greek and Latin Church, the neglect of catechizing is the cause why so little good is done among us by Preaching, Preaching without Catechizing seems Rachel like beautiful but barren, making the Hearers like Pharaohs lean kine that devoured the fat ones, and were never the fatter:
Oh! let the waves thereof beat a while upon your affections, and then they will bring you to the Haven, to that honour, that double honour which is intailed upon us.
Oh! let the waves thereof beatrice a while upon your affections, and then they will bring you to the Haven, to that honour, that double honour which is intailed upon us.
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no less hath ordained under the Gospel, the Apostle by seven irrefragible arguments proves the maintenance of the Ministry, is not a beggarly almes given to them only in charity or by way of •enevolence, hut an honourable stipend due to them in Justice for their workes •ake.
no less hath ordained under the Gospel, the Apostle by seven irrefragible Arguments Proves the maintenance of the Ministry, is not a beggarly alms given to them only in charity or by Way of •enevolence, hut an honourable stipend due to them in justice for their works •ake.
And as we have an entail from the Lord of all, so have we the continued usage of the Church time out of mind if we search into former ages we shall find that this homage hath been ever paid to the Church, we cannot say of this,
And as we have an entail from the Lord of all, so have we the continued usage of the Church time out of mind if we search into former ages we shall find that this homage hath been ever paid to the Church, we cannot say of this,
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but these with the wi•e Virgins shall have oyl in their vessels with their lamps, so long as the Sun and Moon endureth. Thirdly, dign• they are worthy.
but these with the wi•e Virgins shall have oil in their vessels with their lamps, so long as the Sun and Moon Endureth. Thirdly, dign• they Are worthy.
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now these are only conversant about the body in saving it from death temporal, much more should be h•noured these spiritual Physiti•ns who are conversant about the Sou• in saving it death eternal.
now these Are only conversant about the body in Saving it from death temporal, much more should be h•noured these spiritual Physiti•ns who Are conversant about the Sou• in Saving it death Eternal.
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now the soul is the express Image of God ▪ the free-born child and heir of eternal, it is Gods choicest jewel, Christs purchase and therefore what an honour is it to save this soul from death,
now the soul is the express Image of God ▪ the freeborn child and heir of Eternal, it is God's Choicest jewel, Christ purchase and Therefore what an honour is it to save this soul from death,
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The Saints shall be all cloathed with honourable robes, white robes shall be given unto them, duplicibus vestientur, stola prima saith St. Bernard: ipsa est fel•citas & requies animarum, happiness and rest of Souls;
The Saints shall be all clothed with honourable robes, white robes shall be given unto them, duplicibus vestientur, stola prima Says Saint Bernard: ipsa est fel•citas & Requies animarum, happiness and rest of Souls;
but as the elder Brother the beginning of strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power, had sundry preheminences above the rest, he was Lord over all his Brethren:
but as the elder Brother the beginning of strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power, had sundry preeminences above the rest, he was Lord over all his Brothers:
so the Elders that rule well and labour for the rest of their Brethren in the Church Militant shall have double honour, a double portion in the Church tryumphant.
so the Elders that Rule well and labour for the rest of their Brothers in the Church Militant shall have double honour, a double portion in the Church triumphant.
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and let us labour to hold up the great Authority of the Church and the honour of the Ministry against the unjust censures and machinations of the common Enemy:
and let us labour to hold up the great authority of the Church and the honour of the Ministry against the unjust censures and machinations of the Common Enemy:
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Be ye not as the Scripture speaks of the Idols that have eyes and see not, ears and hear not, mouths and speak not, let not your presentments be like the Spiders where Hornets break through and smaller Flies are catcht,
Be you not as the Scripture speaks of the Idols that have eyes and see not, ears and hear not, mouths and speak not, let not your presentments be like the Spiders where Hornets break through and smaller Flies Are catched,
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I wish there was no cause to renew the Churches complaint, how doth the City sit solitar that was full of People? Besides the Ata•ie and disorder by reason of several gestures;
I wish there was no cause to renew the Churches complaint, how does the city fit Solitary that was full of People? Beside the Ata•ie and disorder by reason of several gestures;
makeing the Church seem like the sheet knit at the four corners where were all manner of four footed Beasts, wild Beasts and creeping things, and Fowles of the air:
making the Church seem like the sheet knit At the four corners where were all manner of four footed Beasts, wild Beasts and creeping things, and Fowls of the air:
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or the Altar at Athens whereon was this inscription, to the unknow God: Let not these Beasts of prey lurk within your Parishes to rent contumelies against the Church and the holy order of the Ministry.
or the Altar At Athens whereon was this inscription, to the unknow God: Let not these Beasts of prey lurk within your Parishes to rend Contumelies against the Church and the holy order of the Ministry.
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and provoke Gods heavy wrath and displeasure, yet we are as loath to leave them as the Raven was to return to the Ark hence therefore this blessed Apostle seems to lead us out by the hand like Lots Angel;
and provoke God's heavy wrath and displeasure, yet we Are as loath to leave them as the Raven was to return to the Ark hence Therefore this blessed Apostle seems to led us out by the hand like Lots Angel;
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who like a wise master builder having laid the foundation of repentance from dead works and faith towards God, makes his address to the throne of grace in the behalf of the Colossians that they might go on to perfection,
who like a wise master builder having laid the Foundation of Repentance from dead works and faith towards God, makes his address to the throne of grace in the behalf of the colossians that they might go on to perfection,
they are much out of the way who so live as if there were no God to direct them, coun•ing the Law of God as a strange thing and cry out with those depart from us for we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes:
they Are much out of the Way who so live as if there were no God to Direct them, coun•ing the Law of God as a strange thing and cry out with those depart from us for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways:
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so they are fostered by practice, the good husband orders his land in due season: fools and ding-thrifts trifle away the time, but wise-men imploy it to the best advantage:
so they Are fostered by practice, the good husband order his land in due season: Fools and dingthrifts trifle away the time, but Wise men employ it to the best advantage:
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the seventy returned with •oy, saying Lord, even devils are s••ject unto us through thy Name, if Moses and Miriam, if D•borah and David did so shout and sing at their corporal conquests,
the seventy returned with •oy, saying Lord, even Devils Are s••ject unto us through thy Name, if Moses and Miriam, if D•borah and David did so shout and sing At their corporal conquests,
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so soon as we receive this inconceiveable joy, our mortality is swallowed with immortality, our humain soul is made caelestial and divine, in thy presence is fulness of joy, at thy right hand are pleasures for ever more, to which may be added this pathetical expostulation ▪ whom have I in heaven but thee? there is none upon earth I can desire in comparison of thee.
so soon as we receive this inconceiveable joy, our mortality is swallowed with immortality, our human soul is made celestial and divine, in thy presence is fullness of joy, At thy right hand Are pleasures for ever more, to which may be added this pathetical expostulation ▪ whom have I in heaven but thee? there is none upon earth I can desire in comparison of thee.
First, begin betimes, now is the fittest season, it is dangerous to deferr it, the time past is gone we cannot recall it, the time to come, is not in our power, we know not whether we shall ever enjoy it, the time present is only our own,
First, begin betimes, now is the Fittest season, it is dangerous to defer it, the time passed is gone we cannot Recall it, the time to come, is not in our power, we know not whither we shall ever enjoy it, the time present is only our own,
therefore we should improve it, in the Pool of Bethsada lay a multitude of impotent folk, waiting for the moving of the water, forth ▪ Angel went down at a certain season and troubled the water, whosoever then after the troubling of the water first st•pped in was made whole.
Therefore we should improve it, in the Pool of Gethsada lay a multitude of impotent folk, waiting for the moving of the water, forth ▪ Angel went down At a certain season and troubled the water, whosoever then After the troubling of the water First st•pped in was made Whole.
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Secondly keep the way, such as are out of the way are Aliens from the Common-wealth of Israel, strangers from the Covenant of the Promise without hope without God, in the World:
Secondly keep the Way, such as Are out of the Way Are Aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, Strangers from the Covenant of the Promise without hope without God, in the World:
be ye stedfast unmoveable, allwayes abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord, other servants may change their master,
be you steadfast Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord, other Servants may change their master,
be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life. If you want any further direction the Text suggests it in the words following, worthy of the Lord which is the next step of this first general, that ye walk worthy of the Lord? here worthyness according to the current of interpreters, seems to note a correspondency of one thing to another, God is the most exact copy for us to follow:
be thou faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life. If you want any further direction the Text suggests it in the words following, worthy of the Lord which is the next step of this First general, that you walk worthy of the Lord? Here Worthiness according to the current of Interpreters, seems to note a correspondency of one thing to Another, God is the most exact copy for us to follow:
Jesus Christ came into the world to be an example as well as a Saviour, be ye followers of God as dear children, and walk also in love as Christ also hath loved us:
jesus christ Come into the world to be an Exampl as well as a Saviour, be you followers of God as dear children, and walk also in love as christ also hath loved us:
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yet in those beams descending thence it becomes obvious to our sight so pretious a Jewel is wisdome, the splendour whereof makes the Angels out shine all the Worthies of the World it is the distinction betwixt man and man,
yet in those beams descending thence it becomes obvious to our sighed so precious a Jewel is Wisdom, the splendour whereof makes the Angels out shine all the Worthies of the World it is the distinction betwixt man and man,
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it is the quintesence of the divine essence, the life of God, the character of his Laws, the qualifi•ation of his Subjects, he is so jealous of the least tincture of impurity,
it is the quintessence of the divine essence, the life of God, the character of his Laws, the qualifi•ation of his Subject's, he is so jealous of the least tincture of impurity,
Christ himself comes into the World as a Lamb in all his •ermons he strives to work meekness and humility, propounds his own example the preservative of meekness and lawliness ▪ take my yoke upon you and learn of me,
christ himself comes into the World as a Lamb in all his •ermons he strives to work meekness and humility, propounds his own Exampl the preservative of meekness and lawliness ▪ take my yoke upon you and Learn of me,
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so he •••ds us to draw water out of this well of salvation our blessed Saviour breathing out of the bosome of his Father his will to us doth stretch forth this duty like Davids Sun from one end of the Earth to the other, not only to our friends and those that have done us good,
so he •••ds us to draw water out of this well of salvation our blessed Saviour breathing out of the bosom of his Father his will to us does stretch forth this duty like Davids Sun from one end of the Earth to the other, not only to our Friends and those that have done us good,
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but even to our very Enemies, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you:
but even to our very Enemies, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you:
and when our weening passion seems to bespeak us as God did Moses, let me alone that I may be avenged of this People, Christ binds our hands and turns our hearts to do good to them that hate us,
and when our weening passion seems to bespeak us as God did Moses, let me alone that I may be avenged of this People, christ binds our hands and turns our hearts to do good to them that hate us,
quem ad sinem, to what end? unto all pleasing, and these words seem to be referred ad formale religionis to the right ordering of our actions so as they may please God:
Whom ad sinem, to what end? unto all pleasing, and these words seem to be referred and formal Religion to the right ordering of our actions so as they may please God:
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we must not rest in opere operato, in the deed done, but look at the modus agendi, let not formality swallow up the crown of your endeavors, God is much delighted in Adverbs, blessed is that servan• whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
we must not rest in Opere operato, in the deed done, but look At the modus agendi, let not formality swallow up the crown of your endeavors, God is much delighted in Adverbs, blessed is that servan• whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing.
So I come to the first step of the second General, being fruitful, The terms seems Metaphorical, a tree not only buds and blossomes but brings forth fruit:
So I come to the First step of the second General, being fruitful, The terms seems Metaphorical, a tree not only buds and blossoms but brings forth fruit:
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a Christians buds are holy thoughts, his blossomes godly words, his fruits is in the power of godliness, we must not only be budded with good thoughts,
a Christians buds Are holy thoughts, his blossoms godly words, his fruits is in the power of godliness, we must not only be budded with good thoughts,
nor blossome in good words but bring forth fruit, the fruit of righteousness, yet how few such trees of righteousness are there, some bring forth no fruit,
nor blossom in good words but bring forth fruit, the fruit of righteousness, yet how few such trees of righteousness Are there, Some bring forth no fruit,
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and fall within the compass of our Saviours reprehension, why stand ye here all the day idle? neglect of duty lets in all suggestion and holds in all pollutions, idleness is a•horrent to Nature, the heart is alwayes thinking, the fancy alwayes working, the Earth doth bring forth herbs for the service of man,
and fallen within the compass of our Saviors reprehension, why stand you Here all the day idle? neglect of duty lets in all suggestion and holds in all pollutions, idleness is a•horrent to Nature, the heart is always thinking, the fancy always working, the Earth does bring forth herbs for the service of man,
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but the hope of the Hypocrite shall perish. Others bring forth bad fruit this fruit Is not more antient than ominous, it entred into the world in the worlds infancy from whom she suckt that poyson that proved the bane of her posterity,
but the hope of the Hypocrite shall perish. Others bring forth bad fruit this fruit Is not more ancient than ominous, it entered into the world in the world's infancy from whom she sucked that poison that proved the bane of her posterity,
this is a Comet that portends the ruine of whole kingdomes, the Plague, the Pestilence the Famine, the Sword, it turns Rivers into blood, a fruitful Land into barrenness O then let us have no fellowship with these unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them, ye have not so learned of Christ,
this is a Cometam that portends the ruin of Whole kingdoms, the Plague, the Pestilence the Famine, the Sword, it turns rivers into blood, a fruitful Land into Barrenness Oh then let us have no fellowship with these unfruitful works of darkness but rather reprove them, you have not so learned of christ,
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if you have heard him and been taught by him as the truth is in Jesus, that ye put off toneerning the former conversation the old man which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
if you have herd him and been taught by him as the truth is in jesus, that you put off toneerning the former Conversation the old man which is corrupt according to the deceitful Lustiest,
The grace of God which bringeth salvation hath appeared unto all men, teaching us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, that we should live soberly and righteously in this present World, you deny ungodliness and worldly lusts,
The grace of God which brings salvation hath appeared unto all men, teaching us to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, that we should live soberly and righteously in this present World, you deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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God requires that we be fruitful in every good work, if ye know these things happy are ye if yee do them good wine that is poured into stinking Bottles spoiles the wine.
God requires that we be fruitful in every good work, if you know these things happy Are you if ye do them good wine that is poured into stinking Bottles spoils the wine.
though they profess that they know God, yet in works they deny him, being abominable and disobedient and to every good work Reprobate: would you a closer instance the Apostle suggest it, Though I speak with the tongue of Men, Angels and have no charity it profiteth me nothing:
though they profess that they know God, yet in works they deny him, being abominable and disobedient and to every good work Reprobate: would you a closer instance the Apostle suggest it, Though I speak with the tongue of Men, Angels and have no charity it profiteth me nothing:
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and have no charity I am nothing, though I give all my goods to feed the poor and have no charity I am nothing, &c. I shall wind up all with an exhortation:
and have no charity I am nothing, though I give all my goods to feed the poor and have no charity I am nothing, etc. I shall wind up all with an exhortation:
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Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ the great Shepherd of the sheep, make you perfect in every good work, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen. FINIS,
Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus christ the great Shepherd of the sheep, make you perfect in every good work, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen. FINIS,
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