A brief refutation of the errors tolleration, erastianism, independency and separation delivered in some sermons from I Job. 4. I, preach'd in the year 1652 : to which are added four sermons preach'd on several occasions / by Mr. James Fergusson ...
APRIL, 5th. 1653. The first SERMON. 1 Corinth. 1. 10. Now I beseech you, Brethren, by the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing,
APRIL, 5th. 1653. The First SERMON. 1 Corinth. 1. 10. Now I beseech you, Brothers, by the Name of our Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same thing,
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Only ye would know somewhat of the State of this Church at the time when this Epistle was written, which will help us not a little to take up the Occasion and Scope of the Words read.
Only you would know somewhat of the State of this Church At the time when this Epistle was written, which will help us not a little to take up the Occasion and Scope of the Words read.
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as appears from Acts 18. 12. In whose absence, partly through the malice of Satan, partly through the subtilty of false Apostles, the Church was rent in Factions;
as appears from Acts 18. 12. In whose absence, partly through the malice of Satan, partly through the subtlety of false Apostles, the Church was rend in Factions;
Therefore as a skill'd Physician being to administer a bitter Potion, he suggereth the brim of the Cup, by shewing, That whatever was Their respect to him,
Therefore as a skilled physician being to administer a bitter Potion, he suggest the brim of the Cup, by showing, That whatever was Their respect to him,
And this he insisteth on from the beginning to the tenth Verse, wherein he falls upon the Sore he intends to Cure, to wit, Their Factions and Schism's, Obtesting them gravly in the Name of Jesus Christ, That they would set about the Healing of these woeful Rents,
And this he insisteth on from the beginning to the tenth Verse, wherein he falls upon the Soar he intends to Cure, to wit, Their Factions and Schism's, Obtesting them gravly in the Name of jesus christ, That they would Set about the Healing of these woeful Rends,
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The Duty is last in order of the Words, and propounded in three Sentences: 1. That ye all speak the same thing. 2. That there be no Divisions among you. 3. That ye be perfectly joined together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgement.
The Duty is last in order of the Words, and propounded in three Sentences: 1. That you all speak the same thing. 2. That there be no Divisions among you. 3. That you be perfectly joined together in the same Mind, and in the same Judgement.
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The Evil to be Eschewed is in the second Sentence, to wit, That there be no Divisions or (as it is in the Original) Schism's among you. I shall not enter to speak of the nature of Schism, or how it differeth from Heresy; It is sufficient for the opening up of the Text, to know what Divisions or Schisms the Apostle meaneth by here:
The Evil to be Eschewed is in the second Sentence, to wit, That there be no Divisions or (as it is in the Original) Schism's among you. I shall not enter to speak of the nature of Schism, or how it differeth from Heresy; It is sufficient for the opening up of the Text, to know what Divisions or Schisms the Apostle means by Here:
and debasing Another, with many fruitless Janglings and other bad consequences following thereupon, whereof doubtless this was One, The engaging of the Ministers themselves in Parties for upholding their Dependants,
and debasing another, with many fruitless Janglings and other bad consequences following thereupon, whereof doubtless this was One, The engaging of the Ministers themselves in Parties for upholding their Dependants,
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when not only their Opinions do differ, but they are so hot upon the Business, that at all occasions they proclaim their Differences ▪ In opposition to this, he exhorts them To speak the same thing, that is, They would beware of Contradictions in a matter of so small importance;
when not only their Opinions do differ, but they Are so hight upon the Business, that At all occasions they proclaim their Differences ▪ In opposition to this, he exhorts them To speak the same thing, that is, They would beware of Contradictions in a matter of so small importance;
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The second Evil accompanying Schism in a Church, is, Renting of Affections, When the Members of one Body turn cold-rife one towards another and their Affection dyeth:
The second Evil accompanying Schism in a Church, is, Renting of Affections, When the Members of one Body turn cold-rife one towards Another and their Affection Dies:
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We think with some of the best Interpreters, That by the Mind here is meaned the Affections: So the thing he presseth in the second Place, is, That not only they would forbear others in the matter of their Publick Expressions,
We think with Some of the best Interpreters, That by the Mind Here is meaned the Affections: So the thing he Presseth in the second Place, is, That not only they would forbear Others in the matter of their Public Expressions,
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The meaning is, They would labour to remove the Root of the Difference by coming to One Judgement: Not as if the Apostle had been careless what Judgement they had been of, providing they had been One;
The meaning is, They would labour to remove the Root of the Difference by coming to One Judgement: Not as if the Apostle had been careless what Judgement they had been of, providing they had been One;
As 1. There is the Apostles Insinuation, partly in his Affectionate Exhortation, I beseech you, partly in his lovely Compellation, Brethren. 2. There is his Grave Obtestation — By the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ — That is to say,
As 1. There is the Apostles Insinuation, partly in his Affectionate Exhortation, I beseech you, partly in his lovely Compellation, Brothers. 2. There is his Grave Obtestation — By the Name of our Lord jesus christ — That is to say,
There is a third Argument to enforce this Duty, in the words perfectly joined, whereby the Apostle hints at the great Evil the Church was under by the present Schism, and the great good they should attain to by the removal of it.
There is a third Argument to enforce this Duty, in the words perfectly joined, whereby the Apostle hints At the great Evil the Church was under by the present Schism, and the great good they should attain to by the removal of it.
for doing of any good Office to the Body. 2. It imports, that their following of his Advice for removing of the Schism, would set every Member of the Body in it's own place,
for doing of any good Office to the Body. 2. It imports, that their following of his advice for removing of the Schism, would Set every Member of the Body in it's own place,
In prosecuting this Doctrine I shall first distinguish Vnion, That we may know what Vnion is meaned. 2. I shall confirm the point. 1. By Scripture. 2. By Reason, 3. I shall apply the Doctrine for our Vse.
In prosecuting this Doctrine I shall First distinguish union, That we may know what union is meaned. 2. I shall confirm the point. 1. By Scripture. 2. By Reason, 3. I shall apply the Doctrine for our Use.
without the which tho a Church remain a Church, yet she losseth much of her outward Beauty, her Authority is much weakned, her great work, which is the edification of her self in Love ( Eph. 4. 13.) is much retarded:
without the which though a Church remain a Church, yet she losseth much of her outward Beauty, her authority is much weakened, her great work, which is the edification of her self in Love (Ephesians 4. 13.) is much retarded:
She remains a Church, but not such a Church as is described, Cant. 6. 10. Who is she that looketh forth as the Morning, fair as the Moon, clear as the Sun,
She remains a Church, but not such a Church as is described, Cant 6. 10. Who is she that looks forth as the Morning, fair as the Moon, clear as the Sun,
But for further understanding of the Vnion here pressed, ye would know that this Union which is necessary to the Well-being of a Church is Threefold. 1. There is an Union in Judgement,
But for further understanding of the union Here pressed, you would know that this union which is necessary to the Well-being of a Church is Threefold. 1. There is an union in Judgement,
And for that, the Scripture is clear, especially Philipp. 3. 15, 16 where v. 15 the Apostle supposeth difference of Judgement among the Philippians, as to the point he is there speaking of ▪ and subjoineth for matter of Practice, v. 16. Nevertheless, whereunto we have already attained, let us walk by the same Rule, That is to say,
And for that, the Scripture is clear, especially Philip. 3. 15, 16 where v. 15 the Apostle Supposeth difference of Judgement among the Philippians, as to the point he is there speaking of ▪ and subjoineth for matter of Practice, v. 16. Nevertheless, whereunto we have already attained, let us walk by the same Rule, That is to say,
It is an Union necessary to the Well-being of the Visible Church, particularly, an Union in Judgement, an Union in Affection, an Union in Practice: An Union all these wayes is to be sought for and laboured after,
It is an union necessary to the Well-being of the Visible Church, particularly, an union in Judgement, an union in Affection, an union in Practice: an union all these ways is to be sought for and laboured After,
Especially Ps. 133. 1. Behold how good and how pleasant it is, for Brethren to dwell together in Vnity — and so through the whole. 3. These Scriptures which hold out the Mediator's Prayer to the Father for this Union, Joh. 17. 21. That they all may be one,
Especially Ps. 133. 1. Behold how good and how pleasant it is, for Brothers to dwell together in Unity — and so through the Whole. 3. These Scriptures which hold out the Mediator's Prayer to the Father for this union, John 17. 21. That they all may be one,
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as Thou Father art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Vs — and so v. 23. 4. Those Scriptures where this Union is expresly enjoyned and pressed whereof there are many;
as Thou Father art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us — and so v. 23. 4. Those Scriptures where this union is expressly enjoined and pressed whereof there Are many;
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And lastly, these Scriptures where Division contrary to Unity is condemned, as Rom. 16. 17. — I beseech you, Brethren, mark them which cause Divisions and Offences, and avoid them.
And lastly, these Scriptures where Division contrary to Unity is condemned, as Rom. 16. 17. — I beseech you, Brothers, mark them which cause Divisions and Offences, and avoid them.
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But for further Confirmation of this Truth, we shall in the next place, bring foreward some Reasons, concluding the equity and necessity, of seeking after,
But for further Confirmation of this Truth, we shall in the next place, bring forward Some Reasons, concluding the equity and necessity, of seeking After,
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Paul, tho an Apostle, and a Man for Truth, yet he lost much of the former esteem he had amongst the Corinthians, though once they would have pluck'd out their Eyes for him,
Paul, though an Apostle, and a Man for Truth, yet he lost much of the former esteem he had among the Corinthians, though once they would have plucked out their Eyes for him,
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yet through the Division, their Distemper grew to such an hight, that he was look'd on as Contemptible — rude in speech — yea A Fool, and what not? as appears from 2 Cor: 10. 10. Ch. 11. 6, 16. Reas. 3. The Essential Unity of the Church, and the many things wherein a Church agreeth that way, should enforce this Union.
yet through the Division, their Distemper grew to such an hight, that he was looked on as Contemptible — rude in speech — yea A Fool, and what not? as appears from 2 Cor: 10. 10. Christ 11. 6, 16. Reas. 3. The Essential Unity of the Church, and the many things wherein a Church agreeth that Way, should enforce this union.
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It's Satans Policy when he intends to bear down Truth in a Church, to set those who should oppose him most, by the Ears about smaller things, that so he may carry his point with less difficulty;
It's Satan Policy when he intends to bear down Truth in a Church, to Set those who should oppose him most, by the Ears about smaller things, that so he may carry his point with less difficulty;
It's often seen that the nearer those who differ come to one another, they drive on their point against others with the greater Animosity and Eagerness;
It's often seen that the nearer those who differ come to one Another, they drive on their point against Others with the greater Animosity and Eagerness;
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The Faction of the Donatists at first made but a Schism separating from the Communion of the Church, upon pretence of some faulty Officers and mixed Communions,
The Faction of the Donatists At First made but a Schism separating from the Communion of the Church, upon pretence of Some faulty Officers and mixed Communions,
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The First is, That Principle, whereby They maintain the Lawfulness of gathering Churches, out of Churches, acknowledged by themselves to be True Churches.
The First is, That Principle, whereby They maintain the Lawfulness of gathering Churches, out of Churches, acknowledged by themselves to be True Churches.
It is to destroy many Churches for making up of One, as if one going about the Cure of a Natural Body should cut off and take out all the sound Members,
It is to destroy many Churches for making up of One, as if one going about the Cure of a Natural Body should Cut off and take out all the found Members,
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A Second Dividing Principle in that Way, is, The Rule according to which they will have Ecclesiastick Judgement pass'd upon their Church Members, to wit, Conviction of their Inward good Estate, which Rule being variable and uncertain, some will judge one way, some another, according as they are more or less enclined to Charity;
A Second Dividing Principle in that Way, is, The Rule according to which they will have Ecclesiastic Judgement passed upon their Church Members, to wit, Conviction of their Inward good Estate, which Rule being variable and uncertain, Some will judge one Way, Some Another, according as they Are more or less inclined to Charity;
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yea the same Man at several times, will have a various Judgement of the Inward State of another, according as the Presumptions and Probabilities, (by which only he is led to judge of what is within,) are more fully or sparingly represented:
yea the same Man At several times, will have a various Judgement of the Inward State of Another, according as the Presumptions and Probabilities, (by which only he is led to judge of what is within,) Are more Fully or sparingly represented:
Hence if a Particular Congregation go wrong, tho but made up of seven Persons (which is a competent number with them) there is no Authoritative Mean in all the Churches of the World to reclaim them.
Hence if a Particular Congregation go wrong, though but made up of seven Persons (which is a competent number with them) there is no Authoritative Mean in all the Churches of the World to reclaim them.
and another Principle they hold which followeth upon this, to wit, That a Minister can exerce no Acts as a Minister, to any but those of his own Flock.
and Another Principle they hold which follows upon this, to wit, That a Minister can exerce no Acts as a Minister, to any but those of his own Flock.
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The Results and Determinations of the most Famous Synods, made up of never so many Churches, are to be look'd upon but as the Actings of so many private Christians.
The Results and Determinations of the most Famous Synods, made up of never so many Churches, Are to be looked upon but as the Actings of so many private Christians.
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Which Consequence is expresly granted by some of the chief of that Perswasion. So it is a Principle which destroyeth all Communion of Churches and Members; and therefore inconsistent with Union.
Which Consequence is expressly granted by Some of the chief of that Persuasion. So it is a Principle which Destroyeth all Communion of Churches and Members; and Therefore inconsistent with union.
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Our Heads are divided, our Tongues divided, yea and our Hearts divided, Synods are divided, Presbyteries are divided, Congregations divided: Ministers divided, People divided;
Our Heads Are divided, our Tongues divided, yea and our Hearts divided, Synods Are divided, Presbyteries Are divided, Congregations divided: Ministers divided, People divided;
How much of our precious time is spent in vain jangling, by which our Heart cannot but •e made worse? Many, I fear too too many so taken up with their Heads that they forget their Hearts;
How much of our precious time is spent in vain jangling, by which our Heart cannot but •e made Worse? Many, I Fear too too many so taken up with their Heads that they forget their Hearts;
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A Second Thing that may make Us look on our Present Divisions as our great Weight, is, The name of Praise which this Church hath had for Unity in times by-past amongst the Reformed Churches.
A Second Thing that may make Us look on our Present Divisions as our great Weight, is, The name of Praise which this Church hath had for Unity in times bypast among the Reformed Churches.
In the Harmony of Confessions, the Preface to the Confession of Faith of the Church of Scotland, makes mention of this as a rare Priviledge of This Church beyond many,
In the Harmony of Confessions, the Preface to the Confessi of Faith of the Church of Scotland, makes mention of this as a rare Privilege of This Church beyond many,
and that which makes Her very Name Famous among Churches abroad, That for the space almost of Sixty Years She had keep'd Unity with Purity without either Schism or Heresy.
and that which makes Her very Name Famous among Churches abroad, That for the Molle almost of Sixty years She had keeped Unity with Purity without either Schism or Heresy.
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A Third Thing to make our present Division weighty is, That it is the greatest Weight which Gods People up and down the Land lyeth under, it's a Weight beyond all other Weights and Sufferings:
A Third Thing to make our present Division weighty is, That it is the greatest Weight which God's People up and down the Land lies under, it's a Weight beyond all other Weights and Sufferings:
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Fourthly, Our Divisions, and Courses taken for carrying them on, hath given a deeper Inward Wound, to the Government of Christ's House than all the Outward Power of the World could have done The leading of us by pairs to a Stake for our adhering to the Government and Constitution of our Mother Church, our Imprisonment, Banishment, the laying of Congregations desolate for that Cause, could not have shaken the minds of many, in relation to these Truths,
Fourthly, Our Divisions, and Courses taken for carrying them on, hath given a Deeper Inward Wound, to the Government of Christ's House than all the Outward Power of the World could have done The leading of us by pairs to a Stake for our adhering to the Government and Constitution of our Mother Church, our Imprisonment, Banishment, the laying of Congregations desolate for that Cause, could not have shaken the minds of many, in Relation to these Truths,
Then we ought to have some thoughts towards the making up of our breach ▪ there ought to be some guardings against these evils which may follow upon it, until it be made up.
Then we ought to have Some thoughts towards the making up of our breach ▪ there ought to be Some guardings against these evils which may follow upon it, until it be made up.
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and I fear also, considering our present Distempers, and deep Engagements lying on every one almost to his Own Way, that for the time it shall be but Fruitless:
and I Fear also, considering our present Distempers, and deep Engagements lying on every one almost to his Own Way, that for the time it shall be but Fruitless:
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And therefore in pressing this Use, I shall speak to three things. 1. I shall show what things I conceive as necessary to be eyed by us while we aim at Union, if so we would have Our aim's effectual. 2. Because a Compleat Union is not soon to be expected, I shall give some Directions for the Management of Our Differences,
And Therefore in pressing this Use, I shall speak to three things. 1. I shall show what things I conceive as necessary to be eyed by us while we aim At union, if so we would have Our aim's effectual. 2. Because a Complete union is not soon to be expected, I shall give Some Directions for the Management of Our Differences,
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Hence publick Debatings before the People, and such as tend to make others odious who are not of our Way, is not the way for Union. Such work irritateth, but convinceth not.
Hence public Debatings before the People, and such as tend to make Others odious who Are not of our Way, is not the Way for union. Such work irritateth, but Convinces not.
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Only there is one exception here necessary, to wit, when Truth is impugned, then there is a necessity to speak for it, at least till there be such a Testimony given to that Opposed Truth, as may •e rested upon.
Only there is one exception Here necessary, to wit, when Truth is impugned, then there is a necessity to speak for it, At least till there be such a Testimony given to that Opposed Truth, as may •e rested upon.
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And in this Case some may be made unwillingly to speak, as the Apostle Paul was once in defence of his own Estimation, 2 Cor. 12. 11. I am become a fool in glorying, ye have compelled me:
And in this Case Some may be made unwillingly to speak, as the Apostle Paul was once in defence of his own Estimation, 2 Cor. 12. 11. I am become a fool in glorying, you have compelled me:
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A Second thing to be carried along with us, while we aim at Union, is, no union of this kind of which the Doctrine speaks, can be expected in the Church,
A Second thing to be carried along with us, while we aim At union, is, no Union of this kind of which the Doctrine speaks, can be expected in the Church,
So is it in the Church, So long as there is no agreement about One and the same Supreme Representative, under whose Authority we may stand for the present,
So is it in the Church, So long as there is no agreement about One and the same Supreme Representative, under whose authority we may stand for the present,
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But one part standeth for it's Authority, another is contrary unto it, or setting up another against it, In this case the matter is clear, there is no compleat Union but a fixed Schism, or at the best a strong tendency unto it.
But one part Stands for it's authority, Another is contrary unto it, or setting up Another against it, In this case the matter is clear, there is no complete union but a fixed Schism, or At the best a strong tendency unto it.
Only a Caveat must be here, They are so to deal with the Body to condescend for Vnion, as to beware of making a new Rupture in the Body upon their not granting:
Only a Caveat must be Here, They Are so to deal with the Body to condescend for union, as to beware of making a new Rupture in the Body upon their not granting:
Fifthly, If we desire an hearty cordial Vnion, it would be endeavoured without rubbing upon the Credit. 1. Of Persons. 2. Of Parties. 3. Of Ordinances.
Fifthly, If we desire an hearty cordial union, it would be endeavoured without rubbing upon the Credit. 1. Of Persons. 2. Of Parties. 3. Of Ordinances.
and the Credit both of Persons and Parties, yea, and of both Parties themselves, if need be, are to stoop for upholding the Authority of Divine Ordinances.
and the Credit both of Persons and Parties, yea, and of both Parties themselves, if need be, Are to stoop for upholding the authority of Divine Ordinances.
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There is One Principle often spoken of by some, and now made more publick, which if maintained, in Our judgment will close the door upon Union in hast, to wit, That it is unlawful to sit in an Assembly with those, who have enacted persecution against the Godly.
There is One Principle often spoken of by Some, and now made more public, which if maintained, in Our judgement will close the door upon union in haste, to wit, That it is unlawful to fit in an Assembly with those, who have enacted persecution against the Godly.
And this in the sence of the Propounders, & as it is expresly, tho injuriously, applyed by them, is as much as to say, It is unlawful to joyn in any Assembly made up for the most part of those who acted in and approved of Our late Controverted Assemblies:
And this in the sense of the Propounders, & as it is expressly, though injuriously, applied by them, is as much as to say, It is unlawful to join in any Assembly made up for the most part of those who acted in and approved of Our late Controverted Assemblies:
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But because a Compleat Union in an ordinary way is not to be so soon expected, I shall in the next place give Two Directions for managing our Differences;
But Because a Complete union in an ordinary Way is not to be so soon expected, I shall in the next place give Two Directions for managing our Differences;
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The first Direction is, That we ought to guard against these Tentations, which Our Standing Division may readily make way for, Whereof I shall mention Three.
The First Direction is, That we ought to guard against these Tentations, which Our Standing Division may readily make Way for, Whereof I shall mention Three.
An Evil so woeful that David complains to God of it even in his avowed Enemies, Ps. 38. 16. — When my Foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
an Evil so woeful that David complains to God of it even in his avowed Enemies, Ps. 38. 16. — When my Foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
and possibly beyond it, for strengthning of our selves, to the doing of these things, in relation to these who now Rule, which not long since we would have abhorred both in our selves and others.
and possibly beyond it, for strengthening of our selves, to the doing of these things, in Relation to these who now Rule, which not long since we would have abhorred both in our selves and Others.
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It is very possible that as Gifts blind the Eyes of the Wise, Exod. 23. So the seeming advantage unto that which we conceive Truth, may draw out somewhat like an Approbation to such like Work, from those of our own Judgement,
It is very possible that as Gifts blind the Eyes of the Wise, Exod 23. So the seeming advantage unto that which we conceive Truth, may draw out somewhat like an Approbation to such like Work, from those of our own Judgement,
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A Second Direction for managing our Differences, is, That we ought not to be so taken up with others as to take our Eye off from guarding against that which is Satan's main design against the Church of Christ at this time.
A Second Direction for managing our Differences, is, That we ought not to be so taken up with Others as to take our Eye off from guarding against that which is Satan's main Design against the Church of christ At this time.
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Satan does as a subtile Warriour labour to raise a Mutiny among the Forces which should oppose him, that while they are wrangling one with another, he may carry his Point, without stroke of Sword.
Satan does as a subtle Warrior labour to raise a Mutiny among the Forces which should oppose him, that while they Are wrangling one with Another, he may carry his Point, without stroke of Sword.
Being to insist a little on this Direction, I shall first speak to what I conceive to be Satan's main design against the Church at this time. 2, I shall give some Directions to manage our Differences,
Being to insist a little on this Direction, I shall First speak to what I conceive to be Satan's main Design against the Church At this time. 2, I shall give Some Directions to manage our Differences,
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And God's Wisdom hath still overshot Satan, making use of his Malice in opposing Truth, for the further clearing of that Truth, which he intendeth most to obscure and darken.
And God's Wisdom hath still overshot Satan, making use of his Malice in opposing Truth, for the further clearing of that Truth, which he intends most to Obscure and darken.
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Satan's first design in the first Ages of the Christian Church was to beat down that great Fundamental Truth of Christs Divinity: But after long debate this Truth was fully cleared by the means of several Worthies, whose Spirits the Lord stirred up in these Ages to mantain That so much opposed Truth:
Satan's First Design in the First Ages of the Christian Church was to beatrice down that great Fundamental Truth of Christ Divinity: But After long debate this Truth was Fully cleared by the means of several Worthies, whose Spirits the Lord stirred up in these Ages to maintain That so much opposed Truth:
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Satan therefore being beat off this strong Fort of Christianity retired a little, and laboured next to bear down the Truth of Christs Humanity: But the Tru•h hereof, the more it was opposed, growing the brighter, The Lord making Light break up convincingly in the midst of Hot Debates;
Satan Therefore being beatrice off this strong Fort of Christianity retired a little, and laboured next to bear down the Truth of Christ Humanity: But the Tru•h hereof, the more it was opposed, growing the Brighter, The Lord making Light break up convincingly in the midst of Hight Debates;
Satan retired a little further yet, and bent his whole force in the following Ages against the Vnity of Christs Person: And next against the Distinction of his Natures.
Satan retired a little further yet, and bent his Whole force in the following Ages against the Unity of Christ Person: And next against the Distinction of his Nature's.
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1. By setting up the Infallibility of Popes and Councils against His Prophetical Office. 2. The Doctrine of Merit in the matter of Justification against His Priestly Office. 3. The Doctrine of Free-will and power of it in Man's Conversion to God, against the Inward part of His Kingly Office.
1. By setting up the Infallibility of Popes and Councils against His Prophetical Office. 2. The Doctrine of Merit in the matter of Justification against His Priestly Office. 3. The Doctrine of Freewill and power of it in Man's Conversion to God, against the Inward part of His Kingly Office.
and put it in the Hands of Popes, Cardinals, Arch-bishops and Bishops. But after long Contest, Truth is now aboundantly cleared and confirmed in all these.
and put it in the Hands of Popes, Cardinals, Archbishop's and Bishops. But After long Contest, Truth is now abundantly cleared and confirmed in all these.
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First, By trampling under foot the Outward Court of God's House, I mean the Constitution of His Church Visible, by the Doctrine of Renting and Separation; And next to deprive the Catholick Church Visible,
First, By trampling under foot the Outward Court of God's House, I mean the Constitution of His Church Visible, by the Doctrine of Renting and Separation; And next to deprive the Catholic Church Visible,
and all Her considerable Members, of all Government, by the Doctrine of Independancy, which confineth the whole Power of the Keys within the narrow circuit of a Particular Congregation;
and all Her considerable Members, of all Government, by the Doctrine of Independency, which confineth the Whole Power of the Keys within the narrow circuit of a Particular Congregation;
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whereby all the Particular Churches are left as so many small Boats in a storm, to dash one against another, having no Intrinsical authoritative Mean to make them steer an even Course without rushing one upon another.
whereby all the Particular Churches Are left as so many small Boats in a storm, to dash one against Another, having no Intrinsical authoritative Mean to make them steer an even Course without rushing one upon Another.
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Now that Satan's main design is to deface these Truths which are about the Constitution and Government of the Visible Church, that thereby all may be covered with Confusion, appeareth, In that not only the method God hath hitherto keeped, doth point at it;
Now that Satan's main Design is to deface these Truths which Are about the Constitution and Government of the Visible Church, that thereby all may be covered with Confusion, appears, In that not only the method God hath hitherto keeped, does point At it;
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There being few other Points of Truth to clear, but also the thing speaketh for it self, the main speat of the Errors of the time running directly contrary to these;
There being few other Points of Truth to clear, but also the thing speaks for it self, the main speat of the Errors of the time running directly contrary to these;
So that certainly, as God intends to clear Truth in these, so it's not the least part of Satan's main design against the Church of Christ at this time to obscure Truth in these.
So that Certainly, as God intends to clear Truth in these, so it's not the least part of Satan's main Design against the Church of christ At this time to Obscure Truth in these.
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who would have taken advantage of That his Practice, to confirm themselves in their opposition to that Truth, which Satan intended most to bear down at that time;
who would have taken advantage of That his Practice, to confirm themselves in their opposition to that Truth, which Satan intended most to bear down At that time;
to wit, The freedom of the Christian Church from the yoke of Mosaical Ceremonies: therefore he thinks himself bound to abstain from that practice, tho in it self Lawful,
to wit, The freedom of the Christian Church from the yoke of Mosaical Ceremonies: Therefore he thinks himself bound to abstain from that practice, though in it self Lawful,
Only I shall propose it to your serious thoughts, Whether or not the late Proceedings in opposition to the Supreme Judicatories of the Church, together with the Tenets whereupon they are grounded (which for Peace's cause,
Only I shall propose it to your serious thoughts, Whither or not the late Proceedings in opposition to the Supreme Judges of the Church, together with the Tenets whereupon they Are grounded (which for Peace's cause,
and from unwillingness to give the least occasion of Irritation, I forbear to name) whether or not, I say, These (even supposing the Lawfulness of the Practices,
and from unwillingness to give the least occasion of Irritation, I forbear to name) whither or not, I say, These (even supposing the Lawfulness of the Practices,
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I fear much it will be hard for People (not acquainted with subtile Distinctions) to conceive, that any Corruption amongst those with whom we converse, can make Civil Fellowship with them Unlawful,
I Fear much it will be hard for People (not acquainted with subtle Distinctions) to conceive, that any Corruption among those with whom we converse, can make Civil Fellowship with them Unlawful,
and it is this, Such Practices ought to be eschewed, as may prove unjust, and unnecessary Irritations unto People, to cast themselves head-long upon the Errors of the time.
and it is this, Such Practices ought to be Eschewed, as may prove unjust, and unnecessary Irritations unto People, to cast themselves headlong upon the Errors of the time.
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I do not love that any thing should be done of purpose, to make People (as we say) kyth or appear in their colours, I mean, to bring out these Practices, the Seed whereof thou conceives to be already within;
I do not love that any thing should be done of purpose, to make People (as we say) kith or appear in their colours, I mean, to bring out these Practices, the Seed whereof thou conceives to be already within;
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which at the best is to cast a stumbling Block before the Blind. I might reckon several Practices which are not only Irritating, but also in themselves Sinful;
which At the best is to cast a stumbling Block before the Blind. I might reckon several Practices which Are not only Irritating, but also in themselves Sinful;
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Our Second Direction how to manage our Differences so as not to further Satan's main design, is, That all, especially Ministers, would beware of such things as of their own Nature do prove,
Our Second Direction how to manage our Differences so as not to further Satan's main Design, is, That all, especially Ministers, would beware of such things as of their own Nature do prove,
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The First thing to be eschewed, is, Unscriptural Expressions while speaking of things Religious, as, Cases of Conscience, Exercises of Mind, and Scripture Truths:
The First thing to be Eschewed, is, Unscriptural Expressions while speaking of things Religious, as, Cases of Conscience, Exercises of Mind, and Scripture Truths:
An affected way of bringing forth old Truths in new and uncouth Phrases, high soaring Notions, serving more to astonish than inform the Hearers, Paul 2 Tim. 1. 13. bids, Hold fast the form of sound words, and not only of sound Doctrine:
an affected Way of bringing forth old Truths in new and uncouth Phrases, high soaring Notions, serving more to astonish than inform the Hearers, Paul 2 Tim. 1. 13. bids, Hold fast the from of found words, and not only of found Doctrine:
It was Calvin 's Observation in his time, and severalls since, that those who coin new Words and strange Expressions, tending only to amuse the Hearers, are in hazard to be carried away themselves,
It was calvin is Observation in his time, and severals since, that those who coin new Words and strange Expressions, tending only to amuse the Hearers, Are in hazard to be carried away themselves,
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2. Ye must beware lest a disgust of old Truths spread amongst the People, together with an itching after new Things, new Opinions, new Cases, new Fellowships, new Teachers.
2. You must beware lest a disgust of old Truths spread among the People, together with an itching After new Things, new Opinions, new Cases, new Fellowships, new Teachers.
that once getting the Ear stopped by prejudice against thes• he might get the more ready access for his Emissaries to infect them with Damnable Errors.
that once getting the Ear stopped by prejudice against thes• he might get the more ready access for his Emissaries to infect them with Damnable Errors.
This much for the Second Direction for managing of our Differences so, as not to come short in defence of these Truths, which Satan is labouring most to deface.
This much for the Second Direction for managing of our Differences so, as not to come short in defence of these Truths, which Satan is labouring most to deface.
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yet I shall rather choise to speak of them in the abstract, as such, That if People should be taken with them, will make way for that Confusion which Satan mainly aimeth at.
yet I shall rather choice to speak of them in the abstract, as such, That if People should be taken with them, will make Way for that Confusion which Satan mainly aimeth At.
Error 1. The first whereof is, That no Man truly Godly, ought to be Censured for Opinion or Practice, which we conceive he owneth or practiseth from grounds of Conscience,
Error 1. The First whereof is, That no Man truly Godly, ought to be Censured for Opinion or Practice, which we conceive he owneth or Practiseth from grounds of Conscience,
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Error 2. Secondly, That the presence of Scandalous Persons at the Lords Table, defileth the Ordinance unto all who Communicate, knowing such to be there.
Error 2. Secondly, That the presence of Scandalous Persons At the lords Table, Defileth the Ordinance unto all who Communicate, knowing such to be there.
and that Because, 1. They do evidently make way for Satans great design in these times, which is to cover the Church of Christ with Confusion. 2. Because that however possibly such do not reflect so much upon our own Ministry as upon others, who we may conceive have justly procured their own grief,
and that Because, 1. They do evidently make Way for Satan great Design in these times, which is to cover the Church of christ with Confusion. 2. Because that however possibly such do not reflect so much upon our own Ministry as upon Others, who we may conceive have justly procured their own grief,
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And therefore the Third thing that Ministers should make Conscience of in relation to such, is, To set about the Curing of them, wherein ye are to eye two Caveats. 1. As ye would thrive so set about the Cure of One evil as not to neglect Another;
And Therefore the Third thing that Ministers should make Conscience of in Relation to such, is, To Set about the Curing of them, wherein you Are to eye two Caveats. 1. As you would thrive so Set about the Cure of One evil as not to neglect another;
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The Third shall be some Considerations to the People, especially, for preventing their stumbling and making Shipwrack upon the present Divisions. The First Consideration is this:
The Third shall be Some Considerations to the People, especially, for preventing their stumbling and making Shipwreck upon the present Divisions. The First Consideration is this:
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yea, in the very time when the Apostles were alive themselves, We read Act. 15. 39. That two great Apostles Paul and Barnabas were so divided, that they parted one from another:
yea, in the very time when the Apostles were alive themselves, We read Act. 15. 39. That two great Apostles Paul and Barnabas were so divided, that they parted one from Another:
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Much like That, which was the Fountain of our woful Rent, to wit, whether Mark who had before deserted the Work, should be again employed in it, The one would have him, the other would not; hence they part Company.
Much like That, which was the Fountain of our woeful Rend, to wit, whither Mark who had before deserted the Work, should be again employed in it, The one would have him, the other would not; hence they part Company.
And what Divisions fell out amongst the primitive Churches almost presently after they were planted by the Apostles, The Epistles of Paul to the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, &c. make it very clear.
And what Divisions fell out among the primitive Churches almost presently After they were planted by the Apostles, The Epistles of Paul to the Roman, Corinthians, Galatians, etc. make it very clear.
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And for the times following the History of the Church doth abundantly testify, That from the Apostles Death to this very Age, the Church hath still been shaken with Rents and Schisms, in some one place or other;
And for the times following the History of the Church does abundantly testify, That from the Apostles Death to this very Age, the Church hath still been shaken with Rends and Schisms, in Some one place or other;
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and these sometimes even amongst the most Gracious Men of those times, as Augustine, Hierom, Zuinglius, Luther, and Calvin, Together with several others, whose Names,
and these sometime even among the most Gracious Men of those times, as Augustine, Hieronymus, Zwingli, Luther, and calvin, Together with several Others, whose Names,
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A Second Consideration to prevent stumbling at our present Divisions is, That God hath foretold Church Divisions should be, 1 Cor. 11. 19. There must be also Heresies among you — And he hath not only foretold that simply they must be,
A Second Consideration to prevent stumbling At our present Divisions is, That God hath foretold Church Divisions should be, 1 Cor. 11. 19. There must be also Heresies among you — And he hath not only foretold that simply they must be,
and the more it hath been contradicted, it hath still grown the brighter. 3. He permits Divisions to be, that in his Holy Justice they may be a stumbling block to the wicked;
and the more it hath been contradicted, it hath still grown the Brighter. 3. He permits Divisions to be, that in his Holy justice they may be a stumbling block to the wicked;
Thou rejoycest in that which is the Gospels shame, the Godly's weight, and God's dishonour; and God shall rejoyce in thy shame and ruin another day for it.
Thou Rejoicest in that which is the Gospels shame, the Godly's weight, and God's dishonour; and God shall rejoice in thy shame and ruin Another day for it.
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4. It is a bad Use of them, to observe only which of the wayes do afford most advantage, where the Sun of Prosperity is most like to shine, that ye may strike in there,
4. It is a bad Use of them, to observe only which of the ways do afford most advantage, where the Sun of Prosperity is most like to shine, that you may strike in there,
They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps when they wait for my Soul. This is a thing I may say, which hath had it's own hand in the hightning and continuance of our Differences,
They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps when they wait for my Soul. This is a thing I may say, which hath had it's own hand in the hightning and Continuance of our Differences,
The first good Use is, That from these separating stirs ye would labour to be convinced of abused Vnion. Our Division speaketh that Union hath not been improven aright,
The First good Use is, That from these separating stirs you would labour to be convinced of abused union. Our Division speaks that union hath not been improven aright,
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And therefore in His just Judgement He hath given us some other thing to set our Teeth on edge with, ye should be convinced of this, and be humbled for it.
And Therefore in His just Judgement He hath given us Some other thing to Set our Teeth on edge with, you should be convinced of this, and be humbled for it.
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Seek the more of his smileings, the more thou meets with of men's frownings: seek the more warmness in him, the more of Coldness thou meets with from men;
Seek the more of his smilings, the more thou meets with of men's frownings: seek the more warmness in him, the more of Coldness thou meets with from men;
Thirdly, By these Divisions ye may discover much evil in your spirit that was before undiscovered, what a deal of Pride, not enduring to be opposed? What Carnal Emulation at the good of others? What rejoying at their slips? What eagerness of spirit in the pursuit of things of little worth,
Thirdly, By these Divisions you may discover much evil in your Spirit that was before undiscovered, what a deal of Pride, not enduring to be opposed? What Carnal Emulation At the good of Others? What rejoying At their slips? What eagerness of Spirit in the pursuit of things of little worth,
Fourthly, Our present Divisions may confirm us in the Main, and settle us more than ever in the belief of those so much opposed Truths concerning the Government of Christ's House, and Constitution of Visible Churches:
Fourthly, Our present Divisions may confirm us in the Main, and settle us more than ever in the belief of those so much opposed Truths Concerning the Government of Christ's House, and Constitution of Visible Churches:
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If a mans house stand after the shaking of many strong winds, he concluds the foundation is good, This is a strong Argument for Truth, that our Divisions Factions and oppositions, one against another, do not shake our minds in relation to it.
If a men house stand After the shaking of many strong winds, he concludes the Foundation is good, This is a strong Argument for Truth, that our Divisions Factions and oppositions, one against Another, do not shake our minds in Relation to it.
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I shall now shut up all with the words of my Text, Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of Our Lord Iesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing,
I shall now shut up all with the words of my Text, Now I beseech you, brothers, by the name of Our Lord Iesus christ, that you all speak the same thing,
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For our adhering to the Cause of God, Covenant and precious Liberties of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, That precious Trust committed unto us by him,
For our adhering to the Cause of God, Covenant and precious Liberties of the Kingdom of our Lord jesus christ, That precious Trust committed unto us by him,
For shall we look on our mother Church oppressed and bereaved of these Priviledges which are left unto her by her Lord and husband, in his Latter Will and Testament,
For shall we look on our mother Church oppressed and bereft of these Privileges which Are left unto her by her Lord and husband, in his Latter Will and Testament,
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and shall we not so much as in ways competent for us, upon all hazards resent it? Shall stronger Powers usurp upon the Church's Right and in the mean time, shall we by our mutual janglings, encourage them to go on in this woful Work? Or shall we resent these wrongs the less,
and shall we not so much as in ways competent for us, upon all hazards resent it? Shall Stronger Powers usurp upon the Church's Right and in the mean time, shall we by our mutual janglings, encourage them to go on in this woeful Work? Or shall we resent these wrongs the less,
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THIS Psalm is one of Davids Penitential Psalms, wherein his Conscience being first awakned, and made sensible of his Sin, He pleadeth hard for God's Mercy & Grace,
THIS Psalm is one of Davids Penitential Psalms, wherein his Conscience being First awakened, and made sensible of his since, He pleads hard for God's Mercy & Grace,
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Without which nothing he could do in any Duty of God's Service, or particularly in This which He is presently about, would have been acceptable to God,
Without which nothing he could do in any Duty of God's Service, or particularly in This which He is presently about, would have been acceptable to God,
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and therefore He maketh mention of it in the midst of His Prayer and present Exercise, that thereby He may both mind His Heart, of the great necessity there was to have it,
and Therefore He makes mention of it in the midst of His Prayer and present Exercise, that thereby He may both mind His Heart, of the great necessity there was to have it,
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and also may chear up his weighted Spirit somewhat, in confidence that He would be accepted of God in His present Address, seing He had something of that necessary Ingredient, which God doth so much require, desire, and accept of.
and also may cheer up his weighted Spirit somewhat, in confidence that He would be accepted of God in His present Address, sing He had something of that necessary Ingredient, which God does so much require, desire, and accept of.
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The thing it self is expressed by the Word (Truth) Behold thou desirest Truth in the inward parts, &c. Whereby is not meaned Truth in the Judgement, opposed to Error;
The thing it self is expressed by the Word (Truth) Behold thou Desirest Truth in the inward parts, etc. Whereby is not meaned Truth in the Judgement, opposed to Error;
I shall observe Two things in General before I come to the Particulars of the Text. 1. From this, David holds out the Rule he had walked by and was to walk by for making his Present Address to God, In confessing of Sin,
I shall observe Two things in General before I come to the Particulars of the Text. 1. From this, David holds out the Rule he had walked by and was to walk by for making his Present Address to God, In confessing of since,
&c. Yea, the more excellent any Duty is in it self, and the greater good is to be had by going about any Duty in a Right and Acceptable Manner, the greater is the Hurt and Damnage which we incurr by it,
etc. Yea, the more excellent any Duty is in it self, and the greater good is to be had by going about any Duty in a Right and Acceptable Manner, the greater is the Hurt and Damage which we incur by it,
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What more excellent, comfortable, and Soul edifying Ordinance is there than this of a Communion, which through God's Mercy ye have yet the liberty of approaching unto? Is it not a Feast of Fat things? of Wine on the Lees well refined, wherein we Feast with Christ and upon Christ, His broken Body is Meat indeed, the most excellent that Heaven or Earth can afford:
What more excellent, comfortable, and Soul edifying Ordinance is there than this of a Communion, which through God's Mercy you have yet the liberty of approaching unto? Is it not a Feast of Fat things? of Wine on the Lees well refined, wherein we Feast with christ and upon christ, His broken Body is Meat indeed, the most excellent that Heaven or Earth can afford:
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And therefore consider this in the entry, and labour to have it imprinted on your Hearts, That it is not enough to come rushing foreward to your Work not considering how ye come;
And Therefore Consider this in the entry, and labour to have it imprinted on your Hearts, That it is not enough to come rushing forward to your Work not considering how you come;
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But Secondly observe yet in General, That in going about Commanded Duties in some measure Acceptably, ye ought now and then to reflect upon the Manner and Way of your discharge of Duty,
But Secondly observe yet in General, That in going about Commanded Duties in Some measure Acceptably, you ought now and then to reflect upon the Manner and Way of your discharge of Duty,
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even in the very midst of his prayer, while he saith unto God, Behold, thou desirest Truth in the inward parts, And thus Christ in Luke 8. 18. saith unto His Disciples, in the very mean time they were Hearing.
even in the very midst of his prayer, while he Says unto God, Behold, thou Desirest Truth in the inward parts, And thus christ in Lycia 8. 18. Says unto His Disciples, in the very mean time they were Hearing.
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and gives himself a rebuke and check for the present unsuitable frame of Heart wherein he then was, Why art thoucast down, O my Soul? (saith he) And why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God, &c. So that this reflecting upon the Manner and Way how ye discharge Duty,
and gives himself a rebuke and check for the present unsuitable frame of Heart wherein he then was, Why art thoucast down, Oh my Soul? (Says he) And why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God, etc. So that this reflecting upon the Manner and Way how you discharge Duty,
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as here it doth David, who having found somewhat of this Truth and this upright and sincere frame of Heart, in his own Inward parts, He takes ground of Confidence from That, to expect that God who had given him This, could also give him more, In the hidden part (saith he) thou shalt make me to know Wisdom.
as Here it does David, who having found somewhat of this Truth and this upright and sincere frame of Heart, in his own Inward parts, He Takes ground of Confidence from That, to expect that God who had given him This, could also give him more, In the hidden part (Says he) thou shalt make me to know Wisdom.
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But now I come to the words in particular 1. David prefixeth a (Behold) while he is to speak to that which was necessarly required for making his Adress acceptable to God:
But now I come to the words in particular 1. David prefixeth a (Behold) while he is to speak to that which was necessarily required for making his Address acceptable to God:
Behold is somtimes a note of Admiration prefixed to such things as are wonderful, as Isai. 7, 14. Behold a virgin shall conceive• and bear a Son &c. And so it may be taken here, it is indeed a thing wonderful that God should desire or delight in Truth in the inward parts, or that any thing which is in us,
Behold is sometimes a note of Admiration prefixed to such things as Are wondered, as Isaiah 7, 14. Behold a Virgae shall conceive• and bear a Son etc. And so it may be taken Here, it is indeed a thing wondered that God should desire or delight in Truth in the inward parts, or that any thing which is in us,
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We shall from this shortly mark Two things 1. The Hearts even of the best have need of being stirred up to take heed unto what is the Lords mind concerning the Right and Acceptable Manner in going about comman•ed Duty;
We shall from this shortly mark Two things 1. The Hearts even of the best have need of being stirred up to take heed unto what is the lords mind Concerning the Right and Acceptable Manner in going about comman•ed Duty;
For therefore doth David see it needful to pluck his own ear (as it were) for making himself more attentive to this Subject, by prefixing a Behold a note of Attention unto it, Behold thou desirest Truth in the inward Parts.
For Therefore does David see it needful to pluck his own ear (as it were) for making himself more attentive to this Subject, by prefixing a Behold a note of Attention unto it, Behold thou Desirest Truth in the inward Parts.
The Truth is, if we get the substance of Duties gone about, we are ordinarly too apt to think that it is but needless scrupulosity, to be anxious about the manner how to do it;
The Truth is, if we get the substance of Duties gone about, we Are ordinarily too apt to think that it is but needless scrupulosity, to be anxious about the manner how to do it;
when ever occasion is offered, and an outward Call or invitation given us to come, there is none almost but his Conscience will challenge him if he stay aback;
when ever occasion is offered, and an outward Call or invitation given us to come, there is none almost but his Conscience will challenge him if he stay aback;
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But as to the qualifications of the Call, and what is required of you for coming Acceptably, It is a wonder to see with what a careless ear the most part do hear any thing of that sort;
But as to the qualifications of the Call, and what is required of you for coming Acceptably, It is a wonder to see with what a careless ear the most part do hear any thing of that sort;
These necessary Directions which are given you to come in the right manner and the warnings you get, telling you how dreadful a thing it is to come Wrong, are minded no longer by the most part,
These necessary Directions which Are given you to come in the right manner and the Warnings you get, telling you how dreadful a thing it is to come Wrong, Are minded no longer by the most part,
and to suffer men to impose upon us a Dead lifeless formal way of Worship, that therein we may see the Copy of our own Hearts, who if they get the outward form gone about, they care little for the inward Life, Power, and Substance;
and to suffer men to impose upon us a Dead Lifeless formal Way of Worship, that therein we may see the Copy of our own Hearts, who if they get the outward from gone about, they care little for the inward Life, Power, and Substance;
Our Love to and resting on Formality may provoke the Lord to wreath the yoke of a Dead, Lifeless and Formal Service on our necks, that we shall not be able to shake it off, though we would.
Our Love to and resting on Formality may provoke the Lord to wreathe the yoke of a Dead, Lifeless and Formal Service on our necks, that we shall not be able to shake it off, though we would.
The Lord oftimes shapes out Cross Dispensations in the publick, according to these sinful Distempers which are common and prevalent in the Hearts of People, that therein they may see the unlovely Representation and Idea of their Own Heart Jer: 5. 31. He'l suffer even The Prophets to Prophesy falsly,
The Lord Oftimes shapes out Cross Dispensations in the public, according to these sinful Distempers which Are Common and prevalent in the Hearts of People, that therein they may see the unlovely Representation and Idea of their Own Heart Jer: 5. 31. He'll suffer even The prophets to Prophesy falsely,
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But Secondly, The consideration of this your Dulness and Aversness to hear what is the Lords mind, concerning the Right and Acceptable Manner of going about Commanded Duties, should make you so much the more to stir up your selves, to give diligent heed unto any thing that is spoken to that purpose;
But Secondly, The consideration of this your Dullness and Averseness to hear what is the lords mind, Concerning the Right and Acceptable Manner of going about Commanded Duties, should make you so much the more to stir up your selves, to give diligent heed unto any thing that is spoken to that purpose;
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For therefore in order to his own upstirring doth David prefix a Note of Attention ( Behold ) to the purpose in hand. 1. Directions of that kind are needful to be given;
For Therefore in order to his own upstirring does David prefix a Note of Attention (Behold) to the purpose in hand. 1. Directions of that kind Are needful to be given;
In which case your Hearing them doth but aggravate your guilt in the neglect of them. 3. Our backwardness and aversness to hear and lay to Heart what is spoken to that purpose;
In which case your Hearing them does but aggravate your guilt in the neglect of them. 3. Our backwardness and averseness to hear and lay to Heart what is spoken to that purpose;
when our setting our selves seriously and in earnest to wrestle against it, would make it to cede, according to that word, Jam. 4. 7. Resist the Devil,
when our setting our selves seriously and in earnest to wrestle against it, would make it to cede, according to that word, Jam. 4. 7. Resist the devil,
I shall not insist on this, only This serves in place of a Preface for stiring you up to hear and lay to Heart what I am to say on the rest of the Text, which holds out the Lords mind (as to one thing at least) concerning the Right and Acceptable Manner of going about Commanded Duties,
I shall not insist on this, only This serves in place of a Preface for stirring you up to hear and lay to Heart what I am to say on the rest of the Text, which holds out the lords mind (as to one thing At least) Concerning the Right and Acceptable Manner of going about Commanded Duties,
It's true, not only what ye heard from the former Note, but your own experience at such times doth shew your Hearts are woefully backward to Hear and lay to Heart any thing that is spoken to this purpose;
It's true, not only what you herd from the former Note, but your own experience At such times does show your Hearts Are woefully backward to Hear and lay to Heart any thing that is spoken to this purpose;
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But seeing the thing is needful, and so needful as that all your other pains, without coming up to what ye hear to this purpose, will be to no good purpose:
But seeing the thing is needful, and so needful as that all your other pains, without coming up to what you hear to this purpose, will be to no good purpose:
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We'l find Three things in the Words, For clearing what it is which makes our Performances accepted of God. 1. In general, It is somewhat which God desires, approves,
We'll find Three things in the Words, For clearing what it is which makes our Performances accepted of God. 1. In general, It is somewhat which God Desires, approves,
and seen by Men, as what is Internal, and known only to God, and the Man's own self. 3. One main particular hereof is condescended on, to wit, Truth, the Grace of Sincerity and the Exercise of that Grace, Thou de•irest Truth in the Inward Parts, Of all which I shall endeavour so to speak,
and seen by Men, as what is Internal, and known only to God, and the Man's own self. 3. One main particular hereof is condescended on, to wit, Truth, the Grace of Sincerity and the Exercise of that Grace, Thou de•irest Truth in the Inward Parts, Of all which I shall endeavour so to speak,
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as that therein ye may see both your bypast failings for your Humiliation, and also may see a Rule to which ye ought to Conform your selves for time to come;
as that therein you may see both your bypast failings for your Humiliation, and also may see a Rule to which you ought to Conform your selves for time to come;
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Thus the Lord saith to Abraham Gen. 17. 1. Walk before me, and be thou perfect, He • have His Approbation (hinted at in the words Before me ) the Rule of his walking acceptably:
Thus the Lord Says to Abraham Gen. 17. 1. Walk before me, and be thou perfect, He • have His Approbation (hinted At in the words Before me) the Rule of his walking acceptably:
This was the Rule which Christ himself when he came unto the World did walk by, Psal. 40. 6, 7, 8, Sacrifice and Offering thou didst not desire — Then said l: Lo, I come —.
This was the Rule which christ himself when he Come unto the World did walk by, Psalm 40. 6, 7, 8, Sacrifice and Offering thou didst not desire — Then said l: Lo, I come —.
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We must give an Account to others also, but he'l reckon with us when all others have done with us. 2. He hath tyed us to this Rule and will reckon with us according to it, Deut. 5. 32. Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you:
We must give an Account to Others also, but He'll reckon with us when all Others have done with us. 2. He hath tied us to this Rule and will reckon with us according to it, Deuteronomy 5. 32. You shall observe to do Therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you:
And therefore 3. Ye must look mainly to what He approves or disapproves, else all ye do will be to no good purpose, Matth. 6. 2. They do their Alms, that they may have Glory of Men, verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
And Therefore 3. You must look mainly to what He approves or disapproves, Else all you do will be to no good purpose, Matthew 6. 2. They do their Alms, that they may have Glory of Men, verily I say unto you, they have their reward.
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This is the Rule which the Pharisees would have had all in their time to walk by John. 7. 48. Have any of the Rulers (say they) or of the Pharisees believed on him? And it is the Rule that many walk by in all times;
This is the Rule which the Pharisees would have had all in their time to walk by John. 7. 48. Have any of the Rulers (say they) or of the Pharisees believed on him? And it is the Rule that many walk by in all times;
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This is the Rule which God forbids to follow, Exod. 23. 2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil, &c. And Broad is the way which leadeth to destruction,
This is the Rule which God forbids to follow, Exod 23. 2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil, etc. And Broad is the Way which leads to destruction,
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and that painful Duty of Heart-searching, and Self-judging, as at all times, so chiefly when ye are coming to a Communion, Carnal Wit will suggest to you that such precise strictness is not needful.
and that painful Duty of Heart-searching, and Self-judging, as At all times, so chiefly when you Are coming to a Communion, Carnal Wit will suggest to you that such precise strictness is not needful.
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as to what they themselves find Peace in, and who if they get not troublesome challenges from Conscience for their way, do take it for granted that their way is good enough,
as to what they themselves find Peace in, and who if they get not troublesome challenges from Conscience for their Way, do take it for granted that their Way is good enough,
And if thou wouldst but rouze it up, and make it pass impartial Sentence upon thy Way, There are many things thy Conscience would give thee little rest in,
And if thou Wouldst but rouse it up, and make it pass impartial Sentence upon thy Way, There Are many things thy Conscience would give thee little rest in,
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for which now thou finds no check or challenge. 3. It would be considered, whether Conscience now and then do not give you some gentle Checks for many things,
for which now thou finds not check or challenge. 3. It would be considered, whither Conscience now and then do not give you Some gentle Checks for many things,
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tho it wound not sore, because ye do quickly command it to silence, so that it doth not speak to purpose, being overaw'd so that it dare not speak.
though it wound not soar, Because you do quickly command it to silence, so that it does not speak to purpose, being overawed so that it Dare not speak.
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It's true the man who would walk acceptably, must also look to that which is External, to wit, that which God hath Commanded, according to Philip. 4. 8. Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
It's true the man who would walk acceptably, must also look to that which is External, to wit, that which God hath Commanded, according to Philip. 4. 8. Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
and with their Lips do Honour Me, but have removed their Heart far from me, &c. I might here run out in a sad complaint That the Religion of the times is almost all Out-side-work (at least in very many) who the longer they live make the less ado about the Heart:
and with their Lips do Honour Me, but have removed their Heart Far from me, etc. I might Here run out in a sad complaint That the Religion of the times is almost all Outside work (At least in very many) who the longer they live make the less ado about the Heart:
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but if that be discharged ye have Peace, though there be no more care about the Heart than if ye had none? But as to your accquitting your selves in this particular of making your great work ly about the Heart and Inward parts, Try your selves but by these Three things. 1. What is your care to restrain and mortify Heart Sins, which the Apostle calls the Filthiness of the Spirit,
but if that be discharged you have Peace, though there be no more care about the Heart than if you had none? But as to your accquitting your selves in this particular of making your great work lie about the Heart and Inward parts, Try your selves but by these Three things. 1. What is your care to restrain and mortify Heart Sins, which the Apostle calls the Filthiness of the Spirit,
Try I say what Conscience ye make, to discharge those and such like spiritual Duties. 3. Try in what way your greatest Care doth run in these Duties which require both the Outward and Inward man;
Try I say what Conscience you make, to discharge those and such like spiritual Duties. 3. Try in what Way your greatest Care does run in these Duties which require both the Outward and Inward man;
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Is your great Care to act from right motives, and for right ends? or rather do ye not on the contrair take but litle care what be the frame of your Heart within,
Is your great Care to act from right motives, and for right ends? or rather do you not on the contrair take but little care what be the frame of your Heart within,
if ye but get the outward work done, and a fair out-side which none can challenge? Is your desire not only to exercise your Tongue in Praying, Your voice and art in Singing Praises,
if you but get the outward work done, and a fair outside which none can challenge? Is your desire not only to exercise your Tongue in Praying, Your voice and art in Singing Praises,
for the Lord desireth mainly the Inward parts; and where your backward, dead, and lumpish Hearts will not move or drive for you, beseech the Lord to draw them,
for the Lord Desires mainly the Inward parts; and where your backward, dead, and lumpish Hearts will not move or drive for you, beseech the Lord to draw them,
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we'l see both these if we look to the Scripture verdict of two Kings of Judah, The first is, Asa, He was guilty in many things, there were very visible defects in him as sufficient that they may do the like:
we'll see both these if we look to the Scripture verdict of two Kings of Judah, The First is, Asa, He was guilty in many things, there were very visible defects in him as sufficient that they may do the like:
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This is the Rule which God forbids to follow, Exod. 23. 2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil, &c. And Broad is the way which leadeth to destruction,
This is the Rule which God forbids to follow, Exod 23. 2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil, etc. And Broad is the Way which leads to destruction,
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and that painful Duty of Heart-searching, and Self-judging, as at all times, so chiefly when ye are coming to a Communion, Carnal Wit will suggest to you that such precise strictness is not needful.
and that painful Duty of Heart-searching, and Self-judging, as At all times, so chiefly when you Are coming to a Communion, Carnal Wit will suggest to you that such precise strictness is not needful.
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as to what they themselves find Peace in, and who if they get not troublesome challenges from Conscience for their way, do take it for granted that their way is good enough,
as to what they themselves find Peace in, and who if they get not troublesome challenges from Conscience for their Way, do take it for granted that their Way is good enough,
And if thou wouldst but rouze it up, and make it pass impartial Sentence upon thy Way, There are many things thy Conscience would give thee little rest in,
And if thou Wouldst but rouse it up, and make it pass impartial Sentence upon thy Way, There Are many things thy Conscience would give thee little rest in,
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for which now thou finds no check or challenge. 3. It would be considered, whether Conscience now and then do not give you some gentle Checks for many things,
for which now thou finds not check or challenge. 3. It would be considered, whither Conscience now and then do not give you Some gentle Checks for many things,
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tho it wound not sore, because ye do quickly command it to silence, so that it doth not speak to purpose, being overaw'd so that it dare not speak.
though it wound not soar, Because you do quickly command it to silence, so that it does not speak to purpose, being overawed so that it Dare not speak.
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It's true the man who would walk acceptably, must also look to that which is External, to wit, that which God hath Commanded, according to Philip. 4. 8. Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
It's true the man who would walk acceptably, must also look to that which is External, to wit, that which God hath Commanded, according to Philip. 4. 8. Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
and with their Lips do Honour Me, but have removed their Heart far from me, &c. I might here run out in a sad complaint That the Religion of the times is almost all Out-side-work (at least in very many) who the longer they live make the less ado about the Heart:
and with their Lips do Honour Me, but have removed their Heart Far from me, etc. I might Here run out in a sad complaint That the Religion of the times is almost all Outside work (At least in very many) who the longer they live make the less ado about the Heart:
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but if that be discharged ye have Peace, though there be no more care about the Heart than if ye had none? But as to your accquitting your selves in this particular of making your great work ly about the Heart and Inward parts, Try your selves but by these Three things. 1. What is your care to restrain and mortify Heart Sins, which the Apostle calls the Filthiness of the Spirit,
but if that be discharged you have Peace, though there be no more care about the Heart than if you had none? But as to your accquitting your selves in this particular of making your great work lie about the Heart and Inward parts, Try your selves but by these Three things. 1. What is your care to restrain and mortify Heart Sins, which the Apostle calls the Filthiness of the Spirit,
Try I say what Conscience ye make, to discharge those and such like spiritual Duties. 3. Try in what way your greatest Care doth run in these Duties which require both the Outward and Inward man;
Try I say what Conscience you make, to discharge those and such like spiritual Duties. 3. Try in what Way your greatest Care does run in these Duties which require both the Outward and Inward man;
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Is your great Care to act from right motives, and for right ends? or rather do ye not on the contrair take but litle care what be the frame of your Heart within,
Is your great Care to act from right motives, and for right ends? or rather do you not on the contrair take but little care what be the frame of your Heart within,
if ye but get the outward work done, and a fair out-side which none can challenge? Is your desire not only to exercise your Tongue in Praying, Your voice and art in Singing Praises,
if you but get the outward work done, and a fair outside which none can challenge? Is your desire not only to exercise your Tongue in Praying, Your voice and art in Singing Praises,
for the Lord desireth mainly the Inward parts; and where your backward, dead, and lumpish Hearts will not move or drive for you, beseech the Lord to draw them,
for the Lord Desires mainly the Inward parts; and where your backward, dead, and lumpish Hearts will not move or drive for you, beseech the Lord to draw them,
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we'l see both these if we look to the Scripture verdict of two Kings of Judah, The first is, Asa, He was guilty in many things, there were very visible defects in him trary to that which the Law of God required:
we'll see both these if we look to the Scripture verdict of two Kings of Judah, The First is, Asa, He was guilty in many things, there were very visible defects in him trary to that which the Law of God required:
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So much is also implyed in Hezekiah 's Prayer, and the Answer it gets from God 2 Chron. 30. 18. 19. The good Lord pardon every one that prepareth his Heart to seek God, the Lord God of his Fathers,
So much is also employed in Hezekiah is Prayer, and the Answer it gets from God 2 Chronicles 30. 18. 19. The good Lord pardon every one that Prepareth his Heart to seek God, the Lord God of his Father's,
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which cleareth the thing I said before, That the Grace of Sincerity and exercise of it is so necessary, that the Lord will accept even very little where it is,
which cleareth the thing I said before, That the Grace of Sincerity and exercise of it is so necessary, that the Lord will accept even very little where it is,
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The Apostle Paul Philip: 1. 15, 16. Puts this difference betwixt the sincere and unsincere man, The Sincere Man works out of love and good will to Christ and Truth, the Unsincere man again works the same Work,
The Apostle Paul Philip: 1. 15, 16. Puts this difference betwixt the sincere and unsincere man, The Sincere Man works out of love and good will to christ and Truth, the Unsincere man again works the same Work,
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It is not for this end I would have you to search and try your Inlakes in the exercise of Sincerity, that ye may give your selves over for Rotten-hearted Hypocrites:
It is not for this end I would have you to search and try your Inlakes in the exercise of Sincerity, that you may give your selves over for Rotten-hearted Hypocrites:
and in the Right Manner, so deal with God sincerely and in Truth, that is, Let your great Work ly about your Heart and Inward Parts to get some right frame and disposition put on them, whereof I spoke before;
and in the Right Manner, so deal with God sincerely and in Truth, that is, Let your great Work lie about your Heart and Inward Parts to get Some right frame and disposition put on them, whereof I spoke before;
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But especially deal Sincerely and in Tr•th with God, by labouring to be That indeed, which by your Act of coming to the Communion ye give your selves out for.
But especially deal Sincerely and in Tr•th with God, by labouring to be That indeed, which by your Act of coming to the Communion you give your selves out for.
And therefore deal sincerely and in Truth with Christ, in searching out and being affected with the need ye have of Him. 2. Your Coming to the Lords Table speaks that ye are weary of your old Masters,
And Therefore deal sincerely and in Truth with christ, in searching out and being affected with the need you have of Him. 2. Your Coming to the lords Table speaks that you Are weary of your old Masters,
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And that ye have a mind indeed to quite them. 3. Ye do hereby give out that you have a mind to take God for your Master, to enrol your self in the List of His Soldiers to fight against the Devil, the World, your own Flesh,
And that you have a mind indeed to quite them. 3. You do hereby give out that you have a mind to take God for your Master, to enrol your self in the List of His Soldiers to fight against the devil, the World, your own Flesh,
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See ye come not to give God a Day, with a secret purpose to give the Devil an Year. 4. Ye do hereby give out, that you mind to close with Christ on His own Terms;
See you come not to give God a Day, with a secret purpose to give the devil an Year. 4. You do hereby give out, that you mind to close with christ on His own Terms;
If ye mind to make no other use of Christ but to get your by-past Sins pardoned by Him, that ye may take on a new Score in time to come, ye deal not Sincerely and in Truth with Him;
If you mind to make no other use of christ but to get your bypast Sins pardoned by Him, that you may take on a new Score in time to come, you deal not Sincerely and in Truth with Him;
And yet ye will not take Him as a King to Rule over you. 3. Ye must take him with all the hazard that may follow upon your taking of Him, ye must take him with a resolution to •leave to him, through Well and through Woe, aswell when the World frowns upon him,
And yet you will not take Him as a King to Rule over you. 3. You must take him with all the hazard that may follow upon your taking of Him, you must take him with a resolution to •leave to him, through Well and through Woe, aswell when the World frowns upon him,
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So that if the next day when the sensible Fruits of a Communion do not answer your expectation, ye loose your grip and quite the Bargain, ye do not deal Sincerely and in Truth with Him.
So that if the next day when the sensible Fruits of a Communion do not answer your expectation, you lose your grip and quite the Bargain, you do not deal Sincerely and in Truth with Him.
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and therefore do ye so with Him. 2. Your dealing thus Sincerely and in Truth with Him, (as I shew'd before) will make him overlook your many other Failings, which otherwise he will take notice of,
and Therefore do you so with Him. 2. Your dealing thus Sincerely and in Truth with Him, (as I showed before) will make him overlook your many other Failings, which otherwise he will take notice of,
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But if ye shall slight him, and deal deceitfully with him, seeming to close a Bargain with him when really ye do it not, It is a venture (I say it over again) if ever ye get such another Offer.
But if you shall slight him, and deal deceitfully with him, seeming to close a Bargain with him when really you do it not, It is a venture (I say it over again) if ever you get such Another Offer.
But though that should not be, yet who is there among you can infallibly promise, That he shall ever see another Communion? yea or hear any number of Sermons after this.
But though that should not be, yet who is there among you can infallibly promise, That he shall ever see Another Communion? yea or hear any number of Sermons After this.
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as once he said Joh. 6. 67. Vnto the twelve (when many of his Disciples went back and walked no more with him) will ye also go away? I have therefore chosen this Text to speak from,
as once he said John 6. 67. Unto the twelve (when many of his Disciples went back and walked no more with him) will you also go away? I have Therefore chosen this Text to speak from,
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now immediatly after having engaged your selves to walk in Christs Way, that thereby ye may guard against that woeful common evil of Being offended in Christ, or of stumbling and taking up an halt in his Way of Truth and Piety, notwithstanding all the stumbling blocks and rocks of offence ye may meet with:
now immediately After having engaged your selves to walk in Christ Way, that thereby you may guard against that woeful Common evil of Being offended in christ, or of stumbling and taking up an halt in his Way of Truth and Piety, notwithstanding all the stumbling blocks and Rocks of offence you may meet with:
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The Words are a Part of Christs Answer to that Question propounded to Him by Two of John 's Disciples at John 's desire, verse 20. — Art thou he that should come,
The Words Are a Part of Christ Answer to that Question propounded to Him by Two of John is Disciples At John is desire, verse 20. — Art thou he that should come,
Christ's Answer hath two Parts ▪ 1. He bids them shew John what they saw him doing, Verse 22. — Tell Iohn (saith he) what things ye have seen and heard,
Christ's Answer hath two Parts ▪ 1. He bids them show John what they saw him doing, Verse 22. — Tell John (Says he) what things you have seen and herd,
I answer, It maketh much, for it shews he was doing that which Scripture foretold the Messias would do, Isai. 35. 5, 6. And therefore he behoved to be the Messias. 2. In thir words he answereth a main Objection against this Truth taken from Christ's own low condition and the practice of his Followers, which made many bear off him:
I answer, It makes much, for it shows he was doing that which Scripture foretold the Messias would do, Isaiah 35. 5, 6. And Therefore he behooved to be the Messias. 2. In their words he Answers a main Objection against this Truth taken from Christ's own low condition and the practice of his Followers, which made many bear off him:
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To this Christ answereth, — Blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended (or scandalized) in me. The word rendered here ( offended or scandaliz'd ) seems to be a Metaphor taken from Travellers, who having dashed their Foot or Leg at some stone or block in the way, do stumble or take up an halt so as they can go no further, at least advance not so quickly in the way as they did.
To this christ Answers, — Blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended (or scandalized) in me. The word rendered Here (offended or scandalized) seems to be a Metaphor taken from Travellers, who having dashed their Foot or Leg At Some stone or block in the Way, do Stumble or take up an halt so as they can go no further, At least advance not so quickly in the Way as they did.
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And Secondly, while he sayes Offended in me, take this first Actively; And so the meaning is, They should not take occasion of stumbling from any thing in Christ or in His Way.
And Secondly, while he Says Offended in me, take this First Actively; And so the meaning is, They should not take occasion of stumbling from any thing in christ or in His Way.
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But this Way wherein we should not stumble, is Christ Himself, and the Way of Truth and Piety prescrib'd by him, Blessed is he saith Christ) who shall not be offended in me.
But this Way wherein we should not Stumble, is christ Himself, and the Way of Truth and Piety prescribed by him, Blessed is he Says christ) who shall not be offended in me.
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and that He is That Messias. Whence we might mark, That JESUS CHRIST the Son of Mary, who was Born in Bethlehem, brought up in Nazareth, and Crucified in Jerusalem, is that very same Messias, who was to Come and promised to the Fathers.
and that He is That Messias. Whence we might mark, That JESUS CHRIST the Son of Marry, who was Born in Bethlehem, brought up in Nazareth, and crucified in Jerusalem, is that very same Messias, who was to Come and promised to the Father's.
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For here when a Question ariseth among John 's Disciples, If JESUS the Son of Mary was the promised Messias? neither John the Baptist (than whom there was not a Greater Prophet among these that are Born of Women ) yea nor Christ himself who was Greater than he, do take it upon them to determine in it:
For Here when a Question arises among John is Disciples, If JESUS the Son of Marry was the promised Messias? neither John the Baptist (than whom there was not a Greater Prophet among these that Are Born of Women) yea nor christ himself who was Greater than he, do take it upon them to determine in it:
Thus, To the law and to the testimony (saith the Lord, Isai. 8. 20.) if they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Thus, To the law and to the testimony (Says the Lord, Isaiah 8. 20.) if they do not speak according to this word, it is Because there is no Light in them.
The neglect of this Rule hath been the In-let to Humane Traditions, without, and contrary to Scripture, both in Worship and Government in the Antichristian Church:
The neglect of this Rule hath been the Inlet to Humane Traditions, without, and contrary to Scripture, both in Worship and Government in the Antichristian Church:
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They could never take him, whom they looked on as a Carpenters Son, accompanyed with a Train of poor Fisher-men, to be their long looked-for Glorious Messias. And there is a Rock like to this which many yet do break their neck upon and stumble at, to wit, the Meanness of a Ministry;
They could never take him, whom they looked on as a Carpenters Son, accompanied with a Train of poor Fishermen, to be their long looked-for Glorious Messias. And there is a Rock like to this which many yet do break their neck upon and Stumble At, to wit, the Meanness of a Ministry;
even that his Servants may have but little of outward Worldly Dignity, whereby the Efficacy of their work on Souls may not be imputed to them but to Him,
even that his Servants may have but little of outward Worldly Dignity, whereby the Efficacy of their work on Souls may not be imputed to them but to Him,
and usually Gods own Way comes best speed, 2 Cor. 17. Paul, speaking of the mean and afflicted Condition of Christs Ministers, saith — We have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels, that the excellency of the Power may be of God and not of us.
and usually God's own Way comes best speed, 2 Cor. 17. Paul, speaking of the mean and afflicted Condition of Christ Ministers, Says — We have this Treasure in Earthen Vessels, that the excellency of the Power may be of God and not of us.
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The Doctrine of Justification by Faith laying hold on Christs Righteousness, Rom: 10. 3. They could not submit themselves unto the Righteousness of God.
The Doctrine of Justification by Faith laying hold on Christ Righteousness, Rom: 10. 3. They could not submit themselves unto the Righteousness of God.
as appears by Christs vindicating the Law from the corrupt Glosses of the Scribes and Pharisees, Matth. 5. 18. &c. Thus the Doctrine of Christ, especially the strictness of it,
as appears by Christ vindicating the Law from the corrupt Glosses of the Scribes and Pharisees, Matthew 5. 18. etc. Thus the Doctrine of christ, especially the strictness of it,
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and therefore was that way of Religion called, Gal: 4. 2. 3. The Rudiments of the World, and Pedagogy of the Law fitted for the Church while she was in her Infancy;
and Therefore was that Way of Religion called, Gall: 4. 2. 3. The Rudiments of the World, and Pedagogy of the Law fitted for the Church while she was in her Infancy;
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and because of the laying aside that outward dress of Mosaical Ceremonies. Is clear from the many Disputes which Paul hath throughout his Epistles to that purpose.
and Because of the laying aside that outward dress of Mosaical Ceremonies. Is clear from the many Disputes which Paul hath throughout his Epistles to that purpose.
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or cannot think but God is better pleased with his Worship, when its decked up with a number of Humane Ceremonies, that may breed (as they think) Humility and Devotion in the Worshipers,
or cannot think but God is better pleased with his Worship, when its decked up with a number of Humane Ceremonies, that may breed (as they think) Humility and Devotion in the Worshippers,
But now he hath not only not commanded, but also forbidden any thing of that kind, Col: 2, 20. Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the Rudiments of the World• why,
But now he hath not only not commanded, but also forbidden any thing of that kind, Col: 2, 20. Wherefore if you be dead with christ from the Rudiments of the World• why,
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which all are to perish with the using after the Commandments and Doctrines of Men? Evidently teaching that the Lord did not abrogate His own Ceremonies under the Old Testament, that men might appoint Theirs under the New. And as to that which is suggested, That Humane Ceremonies added to Worship are a means to quicken Devotion,
which all Are to perish with the using After the commandments and Doctrines of Men? Evidently teaching that the Lord did not abrogate His own Ceremonies under the Old Testament, that men might appoint Theirs under the New. And as to that which is suggested, That Humane Ceremonies added to Worship Are a means to quicken Devotion,
The Apostle tells us in the following 23 verse, Which things have indeed a shew of Wisdom in Will-worship and Humility — They seem to be such, but really are not:
The Apostle tells us in the following 23 verse, Which things have indeed a show of Wisdom in Will-worship and Humility — They seem to be such, but really Are not:
but as long as Ministers, the best among them, have their own Faults, some Pride, some Avarice, some Worse, Let them reprove our Faults as they please, we will hold on and be doing;
but as long as Ministers, the best among them, have their own Faults, Some Pride, Some Avarice, Some Worse, Let them reprove our Faults as they please, we will hold on and be doing;
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No doubt this made many stumble at Christ and his way, That Judas one of his Own Company for Covetousness did sell his Master, and hang'd himself afterwards.
No doubt this made many Stumble At christ and his Way, That Judas one of his Own Company for Covetousness did fell his Master, and hanged himself afterwards.
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Because David by his fall made the Enemies of God to transgress, therefore the sword never departed from his House. 2. He permits such Offences to be,
Because David by his fallen made the Enemies of God to transgress, Therefore the sword never departed from his House. 2. He permits such Offences to be,
for holy wise and just Reasons, or that wicked men may thereby get occasion, to vent that inward Spite they still carried against Religion and Godliness;
for holy wise and just Reasons, or that wicked men may thereby get occasion, to vent that inward Spite they still carried against Religion and Godliness;
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There are so many Religions, and Opinions about Religion, they know not which to follow, let all men once agree among themselves and then thy, I'l choose, but till then they'l forbear;
There Are so many Religions, and Opinions about Religion, they know not which to follow, let all men once agree among themselves and then thy, I'll choose, but till then They'll forbear;
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11. 19. Besides It lyeth not in the Devils power so to confound matters but that humble seekers of God will find out the right way, He that guids the blind in a way they know not, will lead such:
11. 19. Beside It lies not in the Devils power so to confound matters but that humble seekers of God will find out the right Way, He that guides the blind in a Way they know not, will led such:
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There are proud conceity People, even tho otherwise good, and there are also Careless profane People, that is, Such as look upon all Religion as Policy;
There Are proud conceity People, even though otherwise good, and there Are also Careless profane People, that is, Such as look upon all Religion as Policy;
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And who is Poor, sickly, tender, despised, mocked at, afflicted in body and mind, if Christs Followers be not? But there is no Reason for stumbling at Christ and his Way for this;
And who is Poor, sickly, tender, despised, mocked At, afflicted in body and mind, if Christ Followers be not? But there is no Reason for stumbling At christ and his Way for this;
And base things of the World, and things which are despised, hath God chosen — And as to the Cross they get noe more of it than what is needful for them 1. Peter 1, 6 — Though for a season (if need be) ye are in heaveness — It is needful, and they find it needful;
And base things of the World, and things which Are despised, hath God chosen — And as to the Cross they get no more of it than what is needful for them 1. Peter 1, 6 — Though for a season (if need be) you Are in heaveness — It is needful, and they find it needful;
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Christ our Lord Matth. 13. 21. Speaks of a sort of men, who — when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by they are offended.
christ our Lord Matthew 13. 21. Speaks of a sort of men, who — when tribulation or persecution arises Because of the word, by and by they Are offended.
Neither want they their pretended Reasons, for they are made to suffer as evil doers, often as disloyal or seditious persons, which to some, makes sufferings more terrible than any other thing.
Neither want they their pretended Reasons, for they Are made to suffer as evil doers, often as disloyal or seditious Persons, which to Some, makes sufferings more terrible than any other thing.
As it was with the Apostle Paul Phi•p. 1. 12. So hath it been, and so it will be, with all Christ's suffering Followers — I would (saith he) Ye should understand — that the things which happened unto me, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the Gospel:
As it was with the Apostle Paul Phi•p. 1. 12. So hath it been, and so it will be, with all Christ's suffering Followers — I would (Says he) You should understand — that the things which happened unto me, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the Gospel:
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This ever hath, is, and will be, God's none-such Way, wherein none can follow him, to make his Truth, his Work, his Church, his Interests, thrive best when they are born down most:
This ever hath, is, and will be, God's nonesuch Way, wherein none can follow him, to make his Truth, his Work, his Church, his Interests, thrive best when they Are born down most:
As the Children of Israel Exod: 1. 12. Who — the more they were afflicted, the more they multiplied and grew and therefore to stumble at Christ's way because of Persecution,
As the Children of Israel Exod: 1. 12. Who — the more they were afflicted, the more they multiplied and grew and Therefore to Stumble At Christ's Way Because of Persecution,
For tho it hath been the lot of Gods Servants, even when they have suffered for Righteousness, to be suffering in the eye of the World as evil Doers;
For though it hath been the lot of God's Servants, even when they have suffered for Righteousness, to be suffering in the eye of the World as evil Doers;
and that there is a day coming when their integrity shall be brought forth as the Light. 1, Cor: 4 3 — with me (saith the Apostle) it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you,
and that there is a day coming when their integrity shall be brought forth as the Light. 1, Cor: 4 3 — with me (Says the Apostle) it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you,
and for any loss of goods, Lands, and inheritance, that either People themselves, or others of their Relations may sustain, by cleaving to Christ's Way in a suffering time;
and for any loss of goods, Lands, and inheritance, that either People themselves, or Others of their Relations may sustain, by cleaving to Christ's Way in a suffering time;
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And many things may fall out that may impoverish you, in which ye will neither have that honour nor satistisfaction which attends the Christians loss for Christs sake.
And many things may fallen out that may impoverish you, in which you will neither have that honour nor satistisfaction which attends the Christians loss for Christ sake.
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As Moses 's Hoof, Mordecart 's Beck, and Daniel 's opening of his window: In which case, to wit, the case of Confession, even small things become great.
As Moses is Hoof, Mordecart is Beck, and daniel is opening of his window: In which case, to wit, the case of Confessi, even small things become great.
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And that which increaseth the Scandal and Rock of Offence is, When it is observed they easily turn their Tongues to speak the language of all times, forewardly crying up such a Way the one year,
And that which increases the Scandal and Rock of Offence is, When it is observed they Easily turn their Tongues to speak the language of all times, forewardly crying up such a Way the one year,
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when the Ruling Power is for it, and not only crying it up, but engaging their Credit and Conscience by the most solemn Tyes which can be imagin'd amongst Men to promote it,
when the Ruling Power is for it, and not only crying it up, but engaging their Credit and Conscience by the most solemn Ties which can be imagined among Men to promote it,
And yet when times change, and that they perceive the promoting of such a Way doth not make for their Worldly interest, they will cry it as much down again:
And yet when times change, and that they perceive the promoting of such a Way does not make for their Worldly Interest, they will cry it as much down again:
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Again, in his Son Constantius his dayes, almost all of them (even the same Men who had been at the Council of Nice and condemn'd the Arian Heresy) turned Arians: Hence it was then said, Vnus Athanasius contra totum mundum.
Again, in his Son Constantius his days, almost all of them (even the same Men who had been At the Council of Nicaenae and condemned the Arian Heresy) turned Arians: Hence it was then said, Vnus Athanasius contra totum Mundum.
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And as it was in that Age, so hath it been almost ever since, The sway of the Court and Ruling Power of the Times, hath carried with it the generality of Ministers too great a length, to say and unsay, as they did enjoin them.
And as it was in that Age, so hath it been almost ever since, The sway of the Court and Ruling Power of the Times, hath carried with it the generality of Ministers too great a length, to say and unsay, as they did enjoin them.
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And for Scripture History, Ye know in Elijah 's time, 1 Kings 19. 14. The torrent of Defection was so prevalent, that for any thing could appear to such a sagacious Man as Elijah, He,
And for Scripture History, You know in Elijah is time, 1 Kings 19. 14. The torrent of Defection was so prevalent, that for any thing could appear to such a sagacious Man as Elijah, He,
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and he only, was left alone. And Rev. 3. 4. There were but a few Names left in Sardis which had not defiled their Garments with the Iniquity of the Times. 2. This may also contribute to remove stumbling, That the Lord, amongst all the most general Defections of Ministers, hath ever keeped some streight:
and he only, was left alone. And Rev. 3. 4. There were but a few Names left in Sardis which had not defiled their Garments with the Iniquity of the Times. 2. This may also contribute to remove stumbling, That the Lord, among all the most general Defections of Ministers, hath ever keeped Some straight:
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And in Sardis there were a few names at least, who had not defiled their Garments. Whe• the Arians so far prevailed, that it was said, the whole World groaned and wondred at it self that it became Arian, yet there was One Athanasius. And when Antichrist was to prevail, it is shown Rev. 11. 3. That notwithstanding all the Tyranny of Antichrist,
And in Sardis there were a few names At least, who had not defiled their Garments. Whe• the Arians so Far prevailed, that it was said, the Whole World groaned and wondered At it self that it became Arian, yet there was One Athanasius. And when Antichrist was to prevail, it is shown Rev. 11. 3. That notwithstanding all the Tyranny of Antichrist,
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And that these who keep their Garments clean may come forth as Gold. It is but an inconsiderable Tryal, and calls for little Resolution to stand it out,
And that these who keep their Garments clean may come forth as Gold. It is but an inconsiderable Trial, and calls for little Resolution to stand it out,
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So as afterwards, times growing more favourable, the Church of God hath thereby been freed from a Fleece of Time-servers, who would never otherwayes have discovered themselves:
So as afterwards, times growing more favourable, the Church of God hath thereby been freed from a Fleece of Time-servers, who would never otherways have discovered themselves:
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Besides that others who through weakness, had turned aside in some degre•• with the torrent of the time, somewhat against their Heart, have been made to acknowledge their weakness to God's Glory:
Beside that Others who through weakness, had turned aside in Some degre•• with the torrent of the time, somewhat against their Heart, have been made to acknowledge their weakness to God's Glory:
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And consequently for any to stumble at Christ's Way because of This, is to break their neck on that, which in God's method doth make His Way most lovely in the Close.
And consequently for any to Stumble At Christ's Way Because of This, is to break their neck on that, which in God's method does make His Way most lovely in the Close.
The one Expressed, The other Implyed, and both of them serve to confirm the last, to wit, That whatever we meet with in Christ's Way, we should not love Christ nor His Way the less:
The one Expressed, The other Employed, and both of them serve to confirm the last, to wit, That whatever we meet with in Christ's Way, we should not love christ nor His Way the less:
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This is expressed in the Text. 2. The Man who is offended in Christ, who turneth his back upon Him because of Stumbling-blocks or Rocks of Offence in the Way, That Man is an unhappy Man and cursed.
This is expressed in the Text. 2. The Man who is offended in christ, who turns his back upon Him Because of Stumbling-blocks or Rocks of Offence in the Way, That Man is an unhappy Man and cursed.
For there are Men and Parties of several wayes, There are Papists and Protestants, Sectaries, Socinians, Formalists, Anabaptists, Prelatists or Episcop•l-men, Presbyterians, Independents,
For there Are Men and Parties of several ways, There Are Papists and Protestants, Sectaries, socinians, Formalists, Anabaptists, Prelatists or Episcop•l-men, Presbyterians, Independents,
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In Answer to which Question, It cannot be expected (if it were but for the time) I can enter in a Debate concerning what is Right or Wrong, what is Christs, what is not Christs in All those Wayes;
In Answer to which Question, It cannot be expected (if it were but for the time) I can enter in a Debate Concerning what is Right or Wrong, what is Christ, what is not Christ in All those Ways;
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First then, I doubt not it will be taken for granted by All. That the Way of Christ whereat we should not stumble, are the Essentialls of Piety and Christianity;
First then, I doubt not it will be taken for granted by All. That the Way of christ whereat we should not Stumble, Are the Essentials of Piety and Christianity;
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This is it I intended mainly all alongs, to wit, That notwithstanding all the forementioned Rocks of Offence, ye would not turn Profligate, Profane, Debauch'd, and Irreligious Atheists;
This is it I intended mainly all alongs, to wit, That notwithstanding all the forementioned Rocks of Offence, you would not turn Profligate, Profane, Debauched, and Irreligious Atheists;
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For Truths absolutely necessary to Salvation are but few, the Lord in Mercy having so provided, that the meanest capacity may explicitly comprehend them and all of them, seing they cannot be saved without them:
For Truths absolutely necessary to Salvation Are but few, the Lord in Mercy having so provided, that the Meanest capacity may explicitly comprehend them and all of them, sing they cannot be saved without them:
And a Profane loose and indifferent Spirit as to these, doth both in the nature of the thing and in God's just Judgement, beget in progress of time, Profane Indifferency and Atheism as to other more great and substantial Truths:
And a Profane lose and indifferent Spirit as to these, does both in the nature of the thing and in God's just Judgement, beget in progress of time, Profane Indifferency and Atheism as to other more great and substantial Truths:
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And 2 John 8. Look to your selves that we lose not these things that we have wrought — In a word, whatever a Man is perswaded on good ground to be Christ's Way, let him stick closly by That as his way,
And 2 John 8. Look to your selves that we loose not these things that we have wrought — In a word, whatever a Man is persuaded on good ground to be Christ's Way, let him stick closely by That as his Way,
But the greatest Question of all is, concerning Points of the Truth whereof we are not absolutely perswaded without some scruple and ground of Doubt to the contrary,
But the greatest Question of all is, Concerning Points of the Truth whereof we Are not absolutely persuaded without Some scruple and ground of Doubt to the contrary,
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Bowing to Altars, Kneeling at the Communion, Signing with the Cross at Baptism, &c. Those who plead such Additions to be superstitious and unlawful, do bring Deutr. 12. 32. What things soever I command you, observe to do it:
Bowing to Altars, Kneeling At the Communion, Signing with the Cross At Baptism, etc. Those who plead such Additions to be superstitious and unlawful, do bring Deuteronomy 12. 32. What things soever I command you, observe to do it:
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Now that is the very Answer which Papists give to Our Protestant Divines, while we use the same Scripture for an Argument against all their superstitious Ceremonies invented by Men:
Now that is the very Answer which Papists give to Our Protestant Divines, while we use the same Scripture for an Argument against all their superstitious Ceremonies invented by Men:
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When we ask what Warrand have they from Scripture for their frequent Crossings, their use of Salt, Spitle, Exorcisms in Baptism, their use of Holy Water, Baptising of Bells, Pilgrimages,
When we ask what Warrant have they from Scripture for their frequent Crossings, their use of Salt, Spittle, Exorcisms in Baptism, their use of Holy Water, Baptizing of Bells', Pilgrimages,
2. That Way in things Doubtful is most like to be Christ's, the Chief Promoters whereof are not carried on with by-ends, self designs to acquire Worldly Honours or Riches,
2. That Way in things Doubtful is most like to be Christ's, the Chief Promoters whereof Are not carried on with byends, self designs to acquire Worldly Honours or Riches,
or Fa• Benifices to themselves, but on the contrary, the very thing they plead for, and that part of the Contradiction which they mantain, is, That nothing of that kind,
or Fa• Benefices to themselves, but on the contrary, the very thing they plead for, and that part of the Contradiction which they maintain, is, That nothing of that kind,
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And upon the other hand, it is a shrewd Presumption at least that such a Way is not Christ's, wherein the Chief Promoters do palpably seek themselves and their own Worldly Interests:
And upon the other hand, it is a shrewd Presumption At least that such a Way is not Christ's, wherein the Chief Promoters do palpably seek themselves and their own Worldly Interests:
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tho they also say men may change it, must certainly look more like Christ's Way than the contrary which is confessed by its prime Maintainers to have no ground in Scripture,
though they also say men may change it, must Certainly look more like Christ's Way than the contrary which is confessed by its prime Maintainers to have no ground in Scripture,
and tender conversation in it's most eminent mantainers and followers, and this not for a little short flash only at it's first beginning and when it is as it were upon it's Tryals,
and tender Conversation in it's most eminent maintainers and followers, and this not for a little short flash only At it's First beginning and when it is as it were upon it's Trials,
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For all His Way and every Piece of it tendeth unto That to make People lead a Godly and Holy life Titus 2. 11 — The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation, hath appeared to all men:
For all His Way and every Piece of it tendeth unto That to make People led a Godly and Holy life Titus 2. 11 — The Grace of God that brings Salvation, hath appeared to all men:
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And upon the contrary, That way, whereof the most zealous mantainers and and followers, as to their generality have been still plagued with prophanity and looseness;
And upon the contrary, That Way, whereof the most zealous maintainers and and followers, as to their generality have been still plagued with profanity and looseness;
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Wee'l find Christ himself doth lean no small weight on this Mark Matth. 7. 15, 16 Where he gives a general rule whereby to try false Prophets and teachers, to wit, The Fruits and Effects which their Doctrine hath upon their own Lives and Conversations Ye shall know them (saith he) by their fruits: Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles.
We'll find christ himself does lean no small weight on this Mark Matthew 7. 15, 16 Where he gives a general Rule whereby to try false prophets and Teachers, to wit, The Fruits and Effects which their Doctrine hath upon their own Lives and Conversations You shall know them (Says he) by their fruits: Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles.
and yet such as through Gods Blessing being rightly improven, may give People light in the former Question, To know which is Christ's Way, among the many waye• on foot in the Church of God;
and yet such as through God's Blessing being rightly improven, may give People Light in the former Question, To know which is Christ's Way, among the many waye• on foot in the Church of God;
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so as we need not any further application, but exhort you with the Apostle Paul 2 Tim: 2. 7. Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
so as we need not any further application, but exhort you with the Apostle Paul 2 Time: 2. 7. Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
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Only ye may observe that Luke the Penman of the Holy Ghost in this History of the Acts, doth shew (from Verse 19 of this same Chapter ) how that through occasion of that Persecution which the Church at Jerusalem met with after Steven 's Death ▪ mentioned Chap. 8) the Gospel being preached by those who were forced to fly for their lives did wonderfully spread as far as Phan•ce, & Cyprus, and Antioch;
Only you may observe that Lycia the Penman of the Holy Ghost in this History of the Acts, does show (from Verse 19 of this same Chapter) how that through occasion of that Persecution which the Church At Jerusalem met with After Steven is Death ▪ mentioned Chap. 8) the Gospel being preached by those who were forced to fly for their lives did wonderfully spread as Far as Phan•ce, & Cyprus, and Antioch;
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Whereupon as is shown v. 22. when these tidings came to the Church at Jerusalem, They sent forth Barnabas ▪ A Man of extraordinary Parts and Calling (for he was an Apostle,
Whereupon as is shown v. 22. when these tidings Come to the Church At Jerusalem, They sent forth Barnabas ▪ A Man of extraordinary Parts and Calling (for he was an Apostle,
In which Words we have these things consideraable. 1. Barnabas his coming to Antioch. 2. We have what he saw when he came, He saw the Grace of God, to wit, The wonderful effects of God's Grace, in bringing so many to embrace the Doctrine of the Gospel. 3. We have what this sight did work upon him. 1. It made him Glad. 2. It brought a pithy needful exhortation from him to these New Converts, the sum whereof is here set down — That with purpose of heart, they would cleave unto the Lord.
In which Words we have these things consideraable. 1. Barnabas his coming to Antioch. 2. We have what he saw when he Come, He saw the Grace of God, to wit, The wondered effects of God's Grace, in bringing so many to embrace the Doctrine of the Gospel. 3. We have what this sighed did work upon him. 1. It made him Glad. 2. It brought a pithy needful exhortation from him to these New Converts, the sum whereof is Here Set down — That with purpose of heart, they would cleave unto the Lord.
But the thing I mark from this is, That Barnabas tho an extraordinary Office-bearer in the Church and an Apostle, doth nevertheless obey the Orders of the Church at Jerusalem: For it's mentioned v. 22. That the Church at Jerusalem sent him forth,
But the thing I mark from this is, That Barnabas though an extraordinary Office-bearer in the Church and an Apostle, does nevertheless obey the Order of the Church At Jerusalem: For it's mentioned v. 22. That the Church At Jerusalem sent him forth,
even a Presbytry as hath been made out convincingly these years by-past against the Independants. To the direction of which Elders, the Apostle Paul did submit himself there, as Barnabas doth here.
even a Presbytery as hath been made out convincingly these Years bypast against the Independents. To the direction of which Elders, the Apostle Paul did submit himself there, as Barnabas does Here.
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From which it is clear, that even the Apostles and extraordinary Office-bearers of the Church were very respective and tender of that Authority which Jesus Christ hath given to His Church and the Judicatories thereof.
From which it is clear, that even the Apostles and extraordinary Office-bearers of the Church were very respective and tender of that authority which jesus christ hath given to His Church and the Judges thereof.
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First. When there were Churches constitute and Church Judicatories erected to manage the Discipline of the Church, the Apostles did not exercise power of Jurisdiction over these Churches by themselves alone,
First. When there were Churches constitute and Church Judges erected to manage the Discipline of the Church, the Apostles did not exercise power of Jurisdiction over these Churches by themselves alone,
Thus Paul doth not Ordain Timothy to be a Minister alone, but admits the Ordinary Presbytery to do it. 1 Tim. 4. 14. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
Thus Paul does not Ordain Timothy to be a Minister alone, but admits the Ordinary Presbytery to do it. 1 Tim. 4. 14. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophesy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
And 1 Cor. 5. he clearly speaks of the power of Excommunication as residing in the Church Judicatory at Corinth, and reproves them for their not making use of that Power in Excommunicating the Incestuous Person,
And 1 Cor. 5. he clearly speaks of the power of Excommunication as residing in the Church Judicatory At Corinth, and reproves them for their not making use of that Power in Excommunicating the Incestuous Person,
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A Second thing wherein the Apostles did show their respect to Church Judicatories was this which is here mentioned in the Text, That in many things they were ordered by, and subject to their directions:
A Second thing wherein the Apostles did show their respect to Church Judges was this which is Here mentioned in the Text, That in many things they were ordered by, and Subject to their directions:
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Thus in the place cited Acts 21. 20. The Church of Elders or Presbyters at Jerusalem give their Injunctions to Paul that for removal of an offence that many thousands of Jews had taken against him he should publictly practise some of the Jewish Ceremonies in purifying himself and shaving his head, which were at that time things indifferent:
Thus in the place cited Acts 21. 20. The Church of Elders or Presbyters At Jerusalem give their Injunctions to Paul that for removal of an offence that many thousands of jews had taken against him he should publicly practise Some of the Jewish Ceremonies in purifying himself and shaving his head, which were At that time things indifferent:
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The Bishops do indeed boast themselves to be the Apostles Successors, and their only Successors, I shall not stand upon this, It being made very clear by Protestant writers against the Papists, In the controversy about the Pope, That the Apostles had no Successors,
The Bishops do indeed boast themselves to be the Apostles Successors, and their only Successors, I shall not stand upon this, It being made very clear by Protestant writers against the Papists, In the controversy about the Pope, That the Apostles had no Successors,
But passing that, What I am now on is, That the Bishops of these latter times have encroached more upon the Power and priviledge left by Christ unto his Church and Church Judicatories,
But passing that, What I am now on is, That the Bishops of these latter times have encroached more upon the Power and privilege left by christ unto his Church and Church Judges,
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For as I have cleared from the present Doctrine, The Apostles did leave the matters of Ordinary Jurisdiction to be managed by Ordinary Church Judicatories;
For as I have cleared from the present Doctrine, The Apostles did leave the matters of Ordinary Jurisdiction to be managed by Ordinary Church Judges;
Secondly, We have in the Text what Barnabas saw among them when he came, and this is called, The Grace of God. The meaning whereof is not as if all of them had been converted and indued with saving Grace,
Secondly, We have in the Text what Barnabas saw among them when he Come, and this is called, The Grace of God. The meaning whereof is not as if all of them had been converted and endued with Saving Grace,
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neither doth Grace here signify Gods Grace inherent in them, but Gods Grace and free Favour which he saw in the effects of it, in that it wrought so Powerfully in bringing a great many to embrace the Doctrine of the Gospel among whom there (doubtless) were many sincere and real Converts,
neither does Grace Here signify God's Grace inherent in them, but God's Grace and free Favour which he saw in the effects of it, in that it wrought so Powerfully in bringing a great many to embrace the Doctrine of the Gospel among whom there (doubtless) were many sincere and real Converts,
wherever they go they Preach, Gods Grace and mighty Hand accompanies their Labour to the Conversion of many thousand Souls, this is the Grace which Barnabas saw.
wherever they go they Preach, God's Grace and mighty Hand Accompanies their Labour to the Conversion of many thousand Souls, this is the Grace which Barnabas saw.
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v. 4. Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went every where Preaching the Word, Even as far as Ph•nice, Cyprus and Antioch, as it is ver. 19 of this Chapter The making havock of the Church occasioned the enlargement of the Church, which hath frequently fallen out since, which gave ground to that true and ancient saying, The Blood of Martyrs is the seed of the Church.
v. 4. Therefore they that were scattered abroad, went every where Preaching the Word, Even as Far as Ph•nice, Cyprus and Antioch, as it is for. 19 of this Chapter The making havoc of the Church occasioned the enlargement of the Church, which hath frequently fallen out since, which gave ground to that true and ancient saying, The Blood of Martyrs is the seed of the Church.
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Affliction and Persecution is a Tasty Sawce to make the Word Relish, Psal. 141. v. 6. When their Judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words for they are sweet.
Affliction and Persecution is a Tasty Sauce to make the Word Relish, Psalm 141. v. 6. When their Judges Are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words for they Are sweet.
and more fervent in dealing with God by Prayer for a Blessing to their Work, because the thriving of their Work is all the reward which they can then expect.
and more fervent in dealing with God by Prayer for a Blessing to their Work, Because the thriving of their Work is all the reward which they can then expect.
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Another Doctrine ariseth from the first effect this sight did work on Barnabas, It made him Glad, for so saith the Text, Who when he came and had seen the Grace of God was glad.
another Doctrine arises from the First Effect this sighed did work on Barnabas, It made him Glad, for so Says the Text, Who when he Come and had seen the Grace of God was glad.
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For there were many things to make Barnabas sad at this time, If we consider 1. How they had stoned the first Martyr Stephen to death, a man full of the Holy Ghost,
For there were many things to make Barnabas sad At this time, If we Consider 1. How they had stoned the First Martyr Stephen to death, a man full of the Holy Ghost,
And 2. The prosperous state of the Churches Enemies, the Scribes, Pharisees, High-Priests, a company of degenerate corrupt Churchmen, who at that time did sit at Jerusalem, guiding all things at their pleasure, That if any did but mutter against their State and Dignity,
And 2. The prosperous state of the Churches Enemies, the Scribes, Pharisees, High priests, a company of degenerate corrupt Churchmen, who At that time did fit At Jerusalem, guiding all things At their pleasure, That if any did but mutter against their State and Dignity,
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and yet this makes him take all in the better part, and in a manner digest all, That when he came he saw the Grace of God had accompanied the Labours of his despised Servants,
and yet this makes him take all in the better part, and in a manner digest all, That when he Come he saw the Grace of God had accompanied the Labours of his despised Servants,
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And when he saw this, he was glad; He is in some sort so transported with it, That in a manner he forgets Stephen 's death, he envyeth not the prosperous state of the Churches Enemies, no• doth much resent his Own hard lot,
And when he saw this, he was glad; He is in Some sort so transported with it, That in a manner he forgets Stephen is death, he envyeth not the prosperous state of the Churches Enemies, no• does much resent his Own hard lot,
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Whereupon v. 18. he breaks out, What then? notwithstanding every way, whether in pretence or in Truth, Christ is Preached; and I therein do rejoyce; yea, and will rejoyce.
Whereupon v. 18. he breaks out, What then? notwithstanding every Way, whither in pretence or in Truth, christ is Preached; and I therein do rejoice; yea, and will rejoice.
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For Vse 1. Try your selves by this, What it is that makes you Glad, Is it the thriving of Gods work in Souls? The down-bearing of Sin? The growth of Piety? If so, It speaks thee to be a man of Barnabas temper:
For Use 1. Try your selves by this, What it is that makes you Glad, Is it the thriving of God's work in Souls? The down-bearing of since? The growth of Piety? If so, It speaks thee to be a man of Barnabas temper:
and if the back-going of Gods Work, The destroying what he hath built, The plucking up of what he hath planted, The thriving of sin and Wickedness ▪ The general Loosness of the times;
and if the back-going of God's Work, The destroying what he hath built, The plucking up of what he hath planted, The thriving of since and Wickedness ▪ The general Looseness of the times;
that it may be so, That the Work of God may thrive in Hearts, That those woful Spiritual Plagues of Security, Deadness and Hardness of Heart may be removed,
that it may be so, That the Work of God may thrive in Hearts, That those woeful Spiritual Plagues of Security, Deadness and Hardness of Heart may be removed,
And if he do it, whatever may be the other sadness of the Times, thou who art a Godly Heart shall have reason to be Glad, yea and thou shall be Glad, tho thou were lying bound in a Prison with Paul, thou shalt in a manner forget thy Sorrow,
And if he do it, whatever may be the other sadness of the Times, thou who art a Godly Heart shall have reason to be Glad, yea and thou shall be Glad, though thou were lying bound in a Prison with Paul, thou shalt in a manner forget thy Sorrow,
For saith the Text, — When he had seen the Grace of God he was glad and exhorted them all, &c. I observe first in general that this was the Eirand the Church of Jerusalem had sent him on, at least the Chief part of it,
For Says the Text, — When he had seen the Grace of God he was glad and exhorted them all, etc. I observe First in general that this was the Eirand the Church of Jerusalem had sent him on, At least the Chief part of it,
It's needful to the Unconverted, For Rom. 10. 17. — Faith cometh by hearing — And 1 Cor. 1. 21. — It pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
It's needful to the Unconverted, For Rom. 10. 17. — Faith comes by hearing — And 1 Cor. 1. 21. — It pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
It's needful also to the Converted, as is clear both from this Text (for after he had seen the Grace of God among them, He seeth it needful to exhort them) and from Acts 14 ▪ 21, 22. The Apostle Paul did Confirm the Disciples, and exhorted them to continue in the Faith, Exhortation and Preaching even to those that are already Converted, is God's mean to Confirm them.
It's needful also to the Converted, as is clear both from this Text (for After he had seen the Grace of God among them, He sees it needful to exhort them) and from Acts 14 ▪ 21, 22. The Apostle Paul did Confirm the Disciples, and exhorted them to continue in the Faith, Exhortation and Preaching even to those that Are already Converted, is God's mean to Confirm them.
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In a word, it will neither be good for the Converted nor Unconverted among us if ever it come to this (as the Lord knoweth how soon it may come) that Preaching shall be looked on as no part,
In a word, it will neither be good for the Converted nor Unconverted among us if ever it come to this (as the Lord Knoweth how soon it may come) that Preaching shall be looked on as no part,
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how little Food is there in such like work for hungry exercised Souls? How little stuff to rouze up or work upon the dead drouzie secure Conscience? We read in Scripture that Apostles, Evangelists and Ministers, were sent out to preach and to mind that as a great part of their Work,
how little Food is there in such like work for hungry exercised Souls? How little stuff to rouse up or work upon the dead drowsy secure Conscience? We read in Scripture that Apostles, Evangelists and Ministers, were sent out to preach and to mind that as a great part of their Work,
Beloved, when we consider how much plain and powerful Preaching, fervent and Soul-piercing Exhortation hath been in Britain, and how little use, the Generality have made of it,
beloved, when we Consider how much plain and powerful Preaching, fervent and Soul-piercing Exhortation hath been in Britain, and how little use, the Generality have made of it,
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Here we have Two things. 1. The thing exhorted to, or what he would have them do, which is To cleave unto the Lord. 2. The manner wherein he would have it done viz. With purpose or resolution of heart.
Here we have Two things. 1. The thing exhorted to, or what he would have them doe, which is To cleave unto the Lord. 2. The manner wherein he would have it done viz. With purpose or resolution of heart.
This is it which is called Ab••ing in him. 1 Joh. 2. 6. And Dwelling in him. 1. Joh. 4. 13. Take this then for the first Piece of this large and comprehensive Duty to which ye are here exhorted, That ye who have fled to Christ by Faith, Cleave to Christ, and Continue with him, that is, mantain what ye have do••ein closing with Christ, beware of loosing these grips ye have laid hold on,
This is it which is called Ab••ing in him. 1 John 2. 6. And Dwelling in him. 1. John 4. 13. Take this then for the First Piece of this large and comprehensive Duty to which you Are Here exhorted, That you who have fled to christ by Faith, Cleave to christ, and Continue with him, that is, maintain what you have do••ein closing with christ, beware of losing these grips you have laid hold on,
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and Abiding in Him, is the cause of fruitfulness, Joh. 15. 4, 5. I am the Vine (saith Christ) — he that abideth in me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:
and Abiding in Him, is the cause of fruitfulness, John 15. 4, 5. I am the Vine (Says christ) — he that Abideth in me and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit:
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It is little wonder there be but few Fruits after a Communion, because instead of Cleaving to the Lord, and mantaining what ye have done in closing with him,
It is little wonder there be but few Fruits After a Communion, Because instead of Cleaving to the Lord, and maintaining what you have done in closing with him,
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and in our Cleaving to him by Faith, than Untender Walking. 2. Dwell much in the daily sence of your Wants, this will put you frequently to employ Him:
and in our Cleaving to him by Faith, than Untender Walking. 2. Dwell much in the daily sense of your Wants, this will put you frequently to employ Him:
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but when ye wear out of acquaintance with your emptiness and Wants, and think ye have a Fountain and sufficient stock in your selves, ye'l make but little use of Faith,
but when you wear out of acquaintance with your emptiness and Wants, and think you have a Fountain and sufficient stock in your selves, Yell make but little use of Faith,
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and seldom use making of it makes it to decay, that ye cannot make use of it when ye would. 3. Do not needlesly and without a ground call in question the reality of your former closing with him;
and seldom use making of it makes it to decay, that you cannot make use of it when you would. 3. Do not needlessly and without a ground call in question the reality of your former closing with him;
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Thus we testify our respect to absent Friends by owning their Concerns and Interests, and if ye ask what these things are that the Lord Christ hath recommended to our care, I answer in two words,
Thus we testify our respect to absent Friends by owning their Concerns and Interests, and if you ask what these things Are that the Lord christ hath recommended to our care, I answer in two words,
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according to what the Apostle Jude commands, V. 3 ▪ — Ye should earnestly contend for the Faith, (to wit, the Doctrine of Faith or Truth) which was once delivered unto the Saints 2. We are to Cleave to and Continue in his Service,
according to what the Apostle U^de commands, V. 3 ▪ — You should earnestly contend for the Faith, (to wit, the Doctrine of Faith or Truth) which was once Delivered unto the Saints 2. We Are to Cleave to and Continue in his Service,
So Servants are to do their service with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men, Ephes. 6. 7. Now that Cleaving to all These is meaned by Cleaving unto the Lord, appears from Deutr. 10. 20. and 30. 20. where Cleaving to the Lord is explained by fearing the Lord, by obeying his voice, by serving him and swearing by his name.
So Servants Are to do their service with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men, Ephesians 6. 7. Now that Cleaving to all These is meaned by Cleaving unto the Lord, appears from Deuteronomy 10. 20. and 30. 20. where Cleaving to the Lord is explained by fearing the Lord, by obeying his voice, by serving him and swearing by his name.
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For Error contrary to Truth is of a Damning Nature, 2 Peter 2. 1. They are called Damnable Heresies; And Error in point of Truth makes way for Prophanity and loosness of Life, a sound Heart and an unsound Head cannot well subsist;
For Error contrary to Truth is of a Damning Nature, 2 Peter 2. 1. They Are called Damnable Heresies; And Error in point of Truth makes Way for Profanity and looseness of Life, a found Heart and an unsound Head cannot well subsist;
For helping you to this needful Duty of Cleaving to the Lord, by Cleaving to His Truth, I shall recommend to you these things. 1. Beware of Scepticism,
For helping you to this needful Duty of Cleaving to the Lord, by Cleaving to His Truth, I shall recommend to you these things. 1. Beware of Scepticism,
This is down right contrary to the Cleaving to Truth here enjoined. 2. Do not undervalue any Truth, say of no Truth as Lot said of Zoar, (is it not a little one?) and so I may skip from it.
This is down right contrary to the Cleaving to Truth Here enjoined. 2. Do not undervalue any Truth, say of no Truth as Lot said of Zoar, (is it not a little one?) and so I may skip from it.
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For if they thought them things indifferent and triffles, why would they persecute M•n for adhering to them? Besides tho some Truths be not so absolutely necessary to Salvation,
For if they Thought them things indifferent and trifles, why would they persecute M•n for adhering to them? Beside though Some Truths be not so absolutely necessary to Salvation,
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and yet will live and die in the Justification of it without Repentance. 3. Ye ought chiefly to cleave to those Truths which ye are most engaged to owne, either by God's sealing them to your Spirits,
and yet will live and die in the Justification of it without Repentance. 3. the ought chiefly to cleave to those Truths which you Are most engaged to own, either by God's sealing them to your Spirits,
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I say, ye ought to look upon it as your Duty chiefly to Cleave unto such Truths. 2 Joh. 8. Look to your selves that we lose not those things that we have wrought;
I say, you ought to look upon it as your Duty chiefly to Cleave unto such Truths. 2 John 8. Look to your selves that we loose not those things that we have wrought;
If a Man's Conscience grow once so wide as to let such Truths pass through either for Errors or Triffles, he may perswade himself there is not a Truth in all the Bible,
If a Man's Conscience grow once so wide as to let such Truths pass through either for Errors or Trifles, he may persuade himself there is not a Truth in all the bible,
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if he be hard put to it that he'l stick at, but that meeting with a pressing suitable tentation he'l let it slip through after them 4. We are to Cleave to Truth not only by retaining the knowledge of it,
if he be hard put to it that He'll stick At, but that meeting with a pressing suitable tentation He'll let it slip through After them 4. We Are to Cleave to Truth not only by retaining the knowledge of it,
and by giving assent to it in our Judgements but also by giving a modest and faithful profession and confession of that Truth on all hazards when we are called to it:
and by giving assent to it in our Judgments but also by giving a modest and faithful profession and Confessi of that Truth on all hazards when we Are called to it:
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This is commanded 1 Pet: 3. 15. Be ready alwise to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meakness and fear, and Rom: 10. 10. — With the heart man believeth unto righteousness,
This is commanded 1 Pet: 3. 15. Be ready alwise to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and Fear, and Rom: 10. 10. — With the heart man Believeth unto righteousness,
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This is necessary both for the honour of God, Truth being a piece of his Name which we are bound to confess Rev: 2. 13 — Thou holdest fast my name and hast not denyed my faith — And its necessary also in order to our own Salvation For whosoever (saith our Saviour) will confess me before men, him will I also confess before my father which is in heaven;
This is necessary both for the honour of God, Truth being a piece of his Name which we Are bound to confess Rev: 2. 13 — Thou holdest fast my name and hast not denied my faith — And its necessary also in order to our own Salvation For whosoever (Says our Saviour) will confess me before men, him will I also confess before my father which is in heaven;
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and much more those who deny the Truth either expresly, or Interpretativly, That is, when they do that which men are apt to take and have reason to take for a denial of the Truth,
and much more those who deny the Truth either expressly, or Interpretatively, That is, when they do that which men Are apt to take and have reason to take for a denial of the Truth,
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Joshua bids the People, Take diligent heed — to cleave unto the Lord and serve him, Jos: 22. 5. Now this holds first of the Ordinances he hath appointed for his Service and Immediate Worship: Ye must Cleave to these.
joshua bids the People, Take diligent heed — to cleave unto the Lord and serve him, Jos: 22. 5. Now this holds First of the Ordinances he hath appointed for his Service and Immediate Worship: You must Cleave to these.
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In order to which. 1. Beware of Will-worship, or doing that in his Worship which he hath not commanded, Colos, 2 20. Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the Rudiments of the World:
In order to which. 1. Beware of Will-worship, or doing that in his Worship which he hath not commanded, Colos, 2 20. Wherefore if you be dead with christ from the Rudiments of the World:
or as the Ancients did ordain those who were Baptized to wear White Garments for the space of eight dayes after Baptism, To signify their being washen from Sin:
or as the Ancients did ordain those who were Baptised to wear White Garments for the Molle of eight days After Baptism, To signify their being washen from since:
And to put on an Helmet, Breast-plate, and other Armour in time of Publick Worship, To signify our Resolution to Fight the Battle against Sin and Satan so long as we live;
And to put on an Helmet, Breastplate, and other Armour in time of Public Worship, To signify our Resolution to Fight the Battle against since and Satan so long as we live;
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And suck or drink in Milk publickly in time of Divine Worship, In token that by Faith we draw in the sincere Milk of the Word, that we may grow thereby.
And suck or drink in Milk publicly in time of Divine Worship, In token that by Faith we draw in the sincere Milk of the Word, that we may grow thereby.
I mean significant Ceremonies are appointed by God in his Law, to which there is yet added that Sanction, Deut. 12. 32. What thing soever I command you observe to do it, thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
I mean significant Ceremonies Are appointed by God in his Law, to which there is yet added that Sanction, Deuteronomy 12. 32. What thing soever I command you observe to do it, thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
Ye are commanded to wait upon them, Pray without ceasing, Despise not Prophesying (or Preaching) Speak to your selves in Psalms and Hymns, Give attendance unto Reading.
You Are commanded to wait upon them, Pray without ceasing, Despise not Prophesying (or Preaching) Speak to your selves in Psalms and Hymns, Give attendance unto Reading.
I mean those Duties which ye owe, whether as Servants, or as Masters; as Parents, or as Children; as Husbands, or as Wives; as Magistrats, or as Subjects:
I mean those Duties which you owe, whither as Servants, or as Masters; as Parents, or as Children; as Husbands, or as Wives; as Magistrates, or as Subject's:
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and take away all occasion of Reproach, by your Conscientious Diligence in the practice of them. 3. Let not the Duties of your particular Stations make you neglect the Duties either of Publick or Private Worship, there is time for both, ye cannot Cleave to the Lord in the Duties of the one sort,
and take away all occasion of Reproach, by your Conscientious Diligence in the practice of them. 3. Let not the Duties of your particular Stations make you neglect the Duties either of Public or Private Worship, there is time for both, you cannot Cleave to the Lord in the Duties of the one sort,
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if they shall justle out the Duties of the other. 4 Strive to keep Communion with God even in the practice of such Duties, by sending up secret thoughts and pithy ejaculations to God among hands;
if they shall justle out the Duties of the other. 4 Strive to keep Communion with God even in the practice of such Duties, by sending up secret thoughts and pithy ejaculations to God among hands;
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Hence take this Doctrine, That ye may cleave to the Lord and continue constant and stedfast in his Truth and Service, ye must take on a fixed Resolution and Purpose so to do, I suppose ye have taken on such a Resolution as this at your coming to the Lords Table,
Hence take this Doctrine, That you may cleave to the Lord and continue constant and steadfast in his Truth and Service, you must take on a fixed Resolution and Purpose so to do, I suppose you have taken on such a Resolution as this At your coming to the lords Table,
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David had taken on such a purpose, Psal. 17. 3 — I am purposed that my Mouth shall not transgress, yea he binds himself by an Oath to it, Psal. 119. 106, I have Sworn,
David had taken on such a purpose, Psalm 17. 3 — I am purposed that my Mouth shall not transgress, yea he binds himself by an Oath to it, Psalm 119. 106, I have Sworn,
and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments This is that piece of the spiritual armour called Ephes: 6. 15 — The preparation of the Gospel of peace.
and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous Judgments This is that piece of the spiritual armour called Ephesians: 6. 15 — The preparation of the Gospel of peace.
Now ye must labour to bring up your hearts to such a Resolute Purpose as this, to go on in the Way of Truth and Duty, notwithstanding hazard, hardship and difficulty:
Now you must labour to bring up your hearts to such a Resolute Purpose as this, to go on in the Way of Truth and Duty, notwithstanding hazard, hardship and difficulty:
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2. Couragious Resolution and Purpose to fear no opposition but to charge through all difficulties and hazards, is half victory Jam: 4. 7. Resist the Devil and he will fly from you.
2. Courageous Resolution and Purpose to Fear no opposition but to charge through all difficulties and hazards, is half victory Jam: 4. 7. Resist the devil and he will fly from you.
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3. When a Resolution and Purpose is once laid, to undergo all that ye may meet with in the Way of Truth and Duty, it is usually attended with cheerfulness in Duty:
3. When a Resolution and Purpose is once laid, to undergo all that you may meet with in the Way of Truth and Duty, it is usually attended with cheerfulness in Duty:
Now God loveth a chearful giver, when upon the contrary if an unexpected storm of Tryal and trouble come on a man before he be fully resolved to endure the worst of it, It doth at least very much damp and weaken him,
Now God loves a cheerful giver, when upon the contrary if an unexpected storm of Trial and trouble come on a man before he be Fully resolved to endure the worst of it, It does At least very much damp and weaken him,
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He that endureth to the end shall be saved, when The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own wayes (Prov: 14. 14.) That is, he shall meet with some plague and judgment in his way, which will make him weary of it and be grieved of his undertaking e're all be done,
He that Endureth to the end shall be saved, when The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways (Curae: 14. 14.) That is, he shall meet with Some plague and judgement in his Way, which will make him weary of it and be grieved of his undertaking ever all be done,
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The Vse is for Reproof to those who are like the Israelites in Elijah 's time, halting betwixt two Opinions, and can never suffer themselves to come to an even-down Resolution and Purpose on all hazards to cleave to the Lord, to his Truth and his Service, whatever it may stand them;
The Use is for Reproof to those who Are like the Israelites in Elijah is time, halting betwixt two Opinions, and can never suffer themselves to come to an even-down Resolution and Purpose on all hazards to cleave to the Lord, to his Truth and his Service, whatever it may stand them;
yet they keep themselves Irresolute, in an hovering suspense what to do when trouble cometh; Whence so soon as they meet with a tentation, they begin to Capitulate with it,
yet they keep themselves Irresolute, in an hovering suspense what to do when trouble comes; Whence so soon as they meet with a tentation, they begin to Capitulate with it,
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Lastly, This Purpose and Resolution to Cleave unto the Lord must be a Purpose of the Heart. It's true every Purpose is a Purpose of Heart if it be Real;
Lastly, This Purpose and Resolution to Cleave unto the Lord must be a Purpose of the Heart. It's true every Purpose is a Purpose of Heart if it be Real;
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But there are some Purposes which are not Real, but naked Convictions of the judgement, that such and such things should be done, which some are apt to take for a Purpose of Heart, when they are only of a Heart and a Heart,
But there Are Some Purposes which Are not Real, but naked Convictions of the judgement, that such and such things should be done, which Some Are apt to take for a Purpose of Heart, when they Are only of a Heart and a Heart,
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ye should therefore labour to be single and sincere in your Purpose and Resolution of cleaving unto the Lord, such a Purpose as your Heart may be engadged in it.
you should Therefore labour to be single and sincere in your Purpose and Resolution of cleaving unto the Lord, such a Purpose as your Heart may be engaged in it.
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and even that which to think on now would make you say with Hazae• 2 Kings 8. 13. Is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? 2. Beware of a mixture of unsincere motives and byends:
and even that which to think on now would make you say with Hazae• 2 Kings 8. 13. Is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? 2. Beware of a mixture of unsincere motives and byends:
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If ye resolve to cleave to the Lord either for temporal advantage, or to get a name of Constancy or to eschew the Imputation of Changeableness this will argue Unsincerity in your Purpose, and Consequently it will not hold out long:
If you resolve to cleave to the Lord either for temporal advantage, or to get a name of Constancy or to eschew the Imputation of Changeableness this will argue Unsincerity in your Purpose, and Consequently it will not hold out long:
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so shall your Purpose be a Purpose of Heart 3. If your Purpose to cleave to the Lord be sincere and a Purpose of Heart, then the whole man, your soul, your body, all the Faculties of the one and Members of the other, must be ready to follow out their whole Purpose. for the heart commands the whole man, your Purposes and Resolutions which have nothing of action following, are not Purpose's of the Heart; as when ye Purpose to cleave to the Lord in the mortifying of such a sin,
so shall your Purpose be a Purpose of Heart 3. If your Purpose to cleave to the Lord be sincere and a Purpose of Heart, then the Whole man, your soul, your body, all the Faculties of the one and Members of the other, must be ready to follow out their Whole Purpose. for the heart commands the Whole man, your Purposes and Resolutions which have nothing of actium following, Are not Purpose's of the Heart; as when you Purpose to cleave to the Lord in the mortifying of such a since,
ye Purpose to cleave to such a Truth, and yet cannot endure to be at the pains to get your selves rooted grounded and established in the Faith and knowledge of it.
you Purpose to cleave to such a Truth, and yet cannot endure to be At the pains to get your selves rooted grounded and established in the Faith and knowledge of it.
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