The temple re-built. A discourse on Zachary 6.13. Preached at a generall meeting of the associated ministers of the county of Cumberland at Keswick, May 19. By Richard Gilpin, pastor of the church at Graistock in Cumberland.
as appeares by the date of their Prophesies) for the strengthning of the hands of the people in building the house of the Lord. Their discouragements were many;
as appears by the date of their prophecies) for the strengthening of the hands of the people in building the house of the Lord. Their discouragements were many;
Darius his Decree and Commission for the work was not yet come forth, as appeares from Ezra, Chap. 5, and 6. Cyrus indeed had given Commandment before to build the house of the Lord, Ezra. 1.2.
Darius his decree and Commission for the work was not yet come forth, as appears from Ezra, Chap. 5, and 6. Cyrus indeed had given Commandment before to built the house of the Lord, Ezra. 1.2.
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But, upon the misinformation of the adversaries of Judah, who had hired Counsellors against them to frustrate their purpose, the work ceaseth; Ezra 4.24. and that for a long time;
But, upon the misinformation of the Adversaries of Judah, who had hired Counsellors against them to frustrate their purpose, the work ceases; Ezra 4.24. and that for a long time;
tis the pleasure of Artaxerxes Ahasuerus, (for some suppose that these two names design but one person, Artaxerxes being a common name to the Kings of Persia ) he hath weighty reasons of state for it, he feares (and his Counsellors suggest) that,
this the pleasure of Artaxerxes Ahasuerus, (for Some suppose that these two names Design but one person, Artaxerxes being a Common name to the Kings of Persiam) he hath weighty Reasons of state for it, he fears (and his Counsellors suggest) that,
by incroaching upon his rights, by occasioning tumults and divisions, or, by hightning the spirits of his Subjects to insoleney and stubbornnesse. These have been still the secret jealousies, and open outcries too, some times, of States-men and others, against reformation and the Government of the Church;
by encroaching upon his rights, by occasioning tumults and divisions, or, by hightning the spirits of his Subject's to insoleney and stubbornness. These have been still the secret jealousies, and open Outcries too, Some times, of Statesmen and Others, against Reformation and the Government of the Church;
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Hag. 1, 2. Others weep at the laying of the foundation, and think it contemptible in comparison of the former building that was destroyed; Ezr. 3.12. Hag. 2.3.
Hag. 1, 2. Others weep At the laying of the Foundation, and think it contemptible in comparison of the former building that was destroyed; Ezra 3.12. Hag. 2.3.
Thus (as is usuall in all reformations) they oppose their own happiness; some from a timerous, dastardly sloathfulness; others, from prejudice, emulation, and crossenesse of nature.
Thus (as is usual in all reformations) they oppose their own happiness; Some from a timorous, dastardly slothfulness; Others, from prejudice, emulation, and crossenesse of nature.
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Yet, that Gods intended work might not fall to the ground, he is pleased to provide extraordinary encouragements for them, by these two Propets, Haggai, and Zachary: where (amongst other things) the people are assured from God of his presence with them;
Yet, that God's intended work might not fallen to the ground, he is pleased to provide extraordinary encouragements for them, by these two Propets, Chaggai, and Zachary: where (among other things) the people Are assured from God of his presence with them;
of the destruction of their enemies; of the certain prospering and finishing of their work; of his special assistance in, and acceptance of, their services:
of the destruction of their enemies; of the certain prospering and finishing of their work; of his special assistance in, and acceptance of, their services:
he will put his own Crown upon their head, and cloath them with his own garments of praise, and make their very adversaries to proclaim before them, Lo, thus shal it be done to the man whom the King wil honour.
he will put his own Crown upon their head, and cloth them with his own garments of praise, and make their very Adversaries to proclaim before them, Lo, thus shall it be done to the man whom the King will honour.
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yet, he immediately calls off their thoughts from Joshua, to fix them upon the Man whose name is the Branch; that they might contemplate the greater work of him that was to come, and his greater praise.
yet, he immediately calls off their thoughts from joshua, to fix them upon the Man whose name is the Branch; that they might contemplate the greater work of him that was to come, and his greater praise.
I might fetch a proofe of it from the Criticks; NONLATINALPHABET Tsemach, which is the word here used for Branch, is Synonimus, of the same signification with NONLATINALPHABET Netzer, (for they are promiscuously rendred by the LXX, NONLATINALPHABET.) Now (as Junius observes) Netzer is but twice found among the Prophets (haebraicè, scilicet, loquentes, non Caldaisantes,) and, in both places referred to Christ:
I might fetch a proof of it from the Critics; Tsemach, which is the word Here used for Branch, is Synonimus, of the same signification with Netzer, (for they Are promiscuously rendered by the LXX,.) Now (as Junius observes) Netzer is but twice found among the prophets (haebraicè, scilicet, Loquentes, non Caldaisantes,) and, in both places referred to christ:
that Rod out of the stem of Jess, and the branch out of his root, in Esa. 11.1. Cannot be applyed to any but Christ, as the following verses declare;
that Rod out of the stem of Jess, and the branch out of his root, in Isaiah 11.1. Cannot be applied to any but christ, as the following Verses declare;
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This is generally concluded that his dwelling at Nazareth was providentiall, that the place might give the rise, and occasion to that name of Nazarene, which was given to Christ long before in the Old Testament upon another account. The place (as Spanhemius observes) is difficult and very obnoxious to the cavills of the Jewes;
This is generally concluded that his Dwelling At Nazareth was providential, that the place might give the rise, and occasion to that name of Nazarene, which was given to christ long before in the Old Testament upon Another account. The place (as Spanhemius observes) is difficult and very obnoxious to the cavils of the Jews;
and the pinch of the question lies here, Where is Christ called a Nazarene in the Prophets? tis answered (both by Papists, as Salmero, Maldonate, Jansenius, &c. and Protestants, as Tremelius, Pareus, Piscator, Causabon, Junius, English Annotations, &c.) That he is so called in those places of Esay and Zachariah, where he is termed, Netzer, and Tsemach, a Branch; others indeed (as Bucer, Calvin, Chemnitius, Perkins, &c.) though they keep to the same ground of exposition with the former,
and the pinch of the question lies Here, Where is christ called a Nazarene in the prophets? this answered (both by Papists, as Salmero, Maldonate, Jansenius, etc. and Protestants, as Tremelius, Pareus, Piscator, Causabon, Junius, English Annotations, etc.) That he is so called in those places of Isaiah and Zachariah, where he is termed, Netzer, and Tsemach, a Branch; Others indeed (as Bucer, calvin, Chemnitz, Perkins, etc.) though they keep to the same ground of exposition with the former,
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yet, they dissent from them in answering the Question, and do rather think that Mat. 2. ult. refers to those places where Christ is either expresly called NONLATINALPHABET nazir, nazaraens, separatus, one separated or set apart to God (as in Dan. 9.24. where Christ is called the most Holy ) or typified by those that were called Nazaraei, or separeted (as Joseph, Gen. 49.26.
yet, they dissent from them in answering the Question, and do rather think that Mathew 2. ult. refers to those places where christ is either expressly called Nazir, nazaraens, separatus, one separated or Set apart to God (as in Dan. 9.24. where christ is called the most Holy) or typified by those that were called Nazarei, or separeted (as Joseph, Gen. 49.26.
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tis enough to our purpose to know, that however they differ about the exposition of Matthew, yet, all agree that the terme, [ the Branch ] undoubtedly belongs to Christ in this place.
this enough to our purpose to know, that however they differ about the exposition of Matthew, yet, all agree that the term, [ the Branch ] undoubtedly belongs to christ in this place.
or have done, Christ shall bear away the Glory; tis a praise like that of Esa. 22.24. where tis said of Eliakim, they shall hang upon him all the glory of his fathers house;
or have done, christ shall bear away the Glory; this a praise like that of Isaiah 22.24. where this said of Eliakim, they shall hang upon him all the glory of his Father's house;
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3. He explains the manner of this undertaking, the way that Christ will take, and the meanes he will use for the building of his Temple, which shall be 1. By reducing his people under government and rule, by making them stoop to his Scepter: He shall sit and rule.
3. He explains the manner of this undertaking, the Way that christ will take, and the means he will use for the building of his Temple, which shall be 1. By reducing his people under government and Rule, by making them stoop to his Sceptre: He shall fit and Rule.
for 1. The Prophetick Office is not mentioned in the Text, and then it would seem to be lesse usefull, this will have some harshnesse in it, notwithstanding that plea come in to allay it, That it is included in the other two Offices, the Text is very punctuall, it shall be between them both.
for 1. The Prophetic Office is not mentioned in the Text, and then it would seem to be less useful, this will have Some harshness in it, notwithstanding that plea come in to allay it, That it is included in the other two Offices, the Text is very punctual, it shall be between them both.
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for, granting it to be understood of offices, none will say, that the Text speaks of conferring new Offices on Christ, which he had not, or exercised not before;
for, granting it to be understood of Offices, none will say, that the Text speaks of conferring new Offices on christ, which he had not, or exercised not before;
and the time of its accomplishment feems to be stated, viz. The Gentiles shall combine with the Jewes in building, they that are afar off shall come and build in the Temple.
and the time of its accomplishment feems to be stated, viz. The Gentiles shall combine with the Jews in building, they that Are afar off shall come and built in the Temple.
4. The Prophet explains what is the glorious accomplishment of that structure, to wit Peace, issuing from the throne, the vigorous administration of Government and Ordinances: those that do joyntly interpret, as before, do here differ;
4. The Prophet explains what is the glorious accomplishment of that structure, to wit Peace, issuing from the throne, the vigorous administration of Government and Ordinances: those that do jointly interpret, as before, do Here differ;
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Diodate, and English Annotations, &c. thus, These two Offices of Justice and mercy shall agree and be at peace betwixt themselves; thus also Ribera, Summus consensus erit inter illos duos.
Diodate, and English Annotations, etc. thus, These two Offices of justice and mercy shall agree and be At peace betwixt themselves; thus also Ribera, Summus consensus erit inter Illos duos.
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But (supposing that to be truth, which I laid down before) this is the meaning, The Churches peace (which is the very end, the glory and finishing of Christs designe) shall be brought about and established by the power of Government and Ordinances, it shall proceed from between them both.
But (supposing that to be truth, which I laid down before) this is the meaning, The Churches peace (which is the very end, the glory and finishing of Christ Design) shall be brought about and established by the power of Government and Ordinances, it shall proceed from between them both.
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Christ (when he ariseth to build his Church) will so establish the peace thereof, by the power of Government and Ordinances, that the honour of that glorious work shall be chiefly his.
christ (when he arises to built his Church) will so establish the peace thereof, by the power of Government and Ordinances, that the honour of that glorious work shall be chiefly his.
Before I come to the application I shall explain these four particulars in the Doctrine. 1. That Christ will certainly repair the desolations of his Church.
Before I come to the application I shall explain these four particulars in the Doctrine. 1. That christ will Certainly repair the desolations of his Church.
yet, it cannot be wholly raked up in ashes, The gates of hell shall not prevail against it, saith Christ, in that famous place of Matth. 16.18. Where, whatever the contest be amongst interpreters;
yet, it cannot be wholly raked up in Ashes, The gates of hell shall not prevail against it, Says christ, in that famous place of Matthew 16.18. Where, whatever the contest be among Interpreters;
viz. I believe that there alwaies was, is, and shall be a Church upon earth, &c. I might from hence prove the certain recovery of the Church from outward and inward spiritual desolations;
viz. I believe that there always was, is, and shall be a Church upon earth, etc. I might from hence prove the certain recovery of the Church from outward and inward spiritual desolations;
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but I shall wave this, and yet evidence this truth from these particulars. 1. Christ is eminently engaged for his Churches rebuilding, and he cannot go back;
but I shall wave this, and yet evidence this truth from these particulars. 1. christ is eminently engaged for his Churches rebuilding, and he cannot go back;
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this is much insisted upon by God, Ezek. 20.9, 14, 22. he layes it down as the great motive that turned the scales even when he was upon the point of destroying Israel in Egypt,
this is much insisted upon by God, Ezekiel 20.9, 14, 22. he lays it down as the great motive that turned the scales even when he was upon the point of destroying Israel in Egypt,
I said I will pour out my fury upon them, but I wrought for my Names sake, &c. The earnestness of the expressions and the repetitions of them, shew that God would have them take notice, that this was the very thing that stood betwixt them, and ruine;
I said I will pour out my fury upon them, but I wrought for my Names sake, etc. The earnestness of the expressions and the repetitions of them, show that God would have them take notice, that this was the very thing that stood betwixt them, and ruin;
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when he made it the main argument of his prayer for the people: And what wilt thou do for thy great name, Josh. 7.9. Samuel also had encouragement for them upon the same ground, 1 Sam. 12.22. The Lord will not forsake his people for his great Names sake.
when he made it the main argument of his prayer for the people: And what wilt thou do for thy great name, Josh. 7.9. Samuel also had encouragement for them upon the same ground, 1 Sam. 12.22. The Lord will not forsake his people for his great Names sake.
when he tells us that we obtain our faith and eternal life ( called therefore a crown of righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8.) from his righteousness and justice in fulfilling promises, 2 Pet. 1.1.
when he tells us that we obtain our faith and Eternal life (called Therefore a crown of righteousness, 2 Tim. 4.8.) from his righteousness and Justice in fulfilling promises, 2 Pet. 1.1.
We read indeed that God doth dispence sometime with his precepts, but not with absolute, nor yet with conditional promises (if the conditions be performed;) and indeed he cannot,
We read indeed that God does dispense sometime with his Precepts, but not with absolute, nor yet with conditional promises (if the conditions be performed;) and indeed he cannot,
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except he should cease to be God, viz. Holy, Just and True, &c. Hence the School-men conclude, that such precepts are indispensable (as well as promises) whose objects are things that have an intrinsecal goodness in them flowing from the Image of God,
except he should cease to be God, viz. Holy, Just and True, etc. Hence the Schoolmen conclude, that such Precepts Are indispensable (as well as promises) whose objects Are things that have an intrinsical Goodness in them flowing from the Image of God,
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if oaths are such sacred obligations in the very Judgement of the Heathens, that they thought God a special observer and an avenger of their violation;
if Oaths Are such sacred obligations in the very Judgement of the heathens, that they Thought God a special observer and an avenger of their violation;
He calls it his sealed fountain, His enclosed garden, Cant. 4.12. His chosen people, His people known of all the families of the earth, Amos 3.2. His portion, and the lot, or cord of his inheritance, as the Hebrew hath it, Deut. 32.9.
He calls it his sealed fountain, His enclosed garden, Cant 4.12. His chosen people, His people known of all the families of the earth, Amos 3.2. His portion, and the lot, or cord of his inheritance, as the Hebrew hath it, Deuteronomy 32.9.
Yet peculiar interests are obliging; this peculiarity ariseth not barely from the absoluteness of dominion and soveraignty (for then God should have less soverainty & dominion over the wicked, who are not his peculiar people) nor from better natural ••••ities or inclinations in them above others,
Yet peculiar interests Are obliging; this peculiarity arises not barely from the absoluteness of dominion and sovereignty (for then God should have less sovereignty & dominion over the wicked, who Are not his peculiar people) nor from better natural ••••ities or inclinations in them above Others,
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Christs interest in the Church is so great that it prevails with him to put his own name upon her (as, 1 Cor. 12.12. so also is Christ, the head and body are joined in one name, also, Col. 1.24.) he will surely then awake for her.
Christ Interest in the Church is so great that it prevails with him to put his own name upon her (as, 1 Cor. 12.12. so also is christ, the head and body Are joined in one name, also, Col. 1.24.) he will surely then awake for her.
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thus the Apostle argues, if he have given his Son, will he not together with him give us all things? Rom. 8.32. so 2 Pet. 1.2, 3. He concludes that grace will be multiplied, because he hath given the seeds and beginnings of it.
thus the Apostle argues, if he have given his Son, will he not together with him give us all things? Rom. 8.32. so 2 Pet. 1.2, 3. He concludes that grace will be multiplied, Because he hath given the seeds and beginnings of it.
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We find Joshua pressing this upon God, Josh. 7.7. Wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over Jordan? Jehoshaphat urges it, 2 Chron. 20.7. Thou didst drive out the inhabitants of this Land, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham.
We find joshua pressing this upon God, Josh. 7.7. Wherefore hast thou At all brought this people over Jordan? Jehoshaphat urges it, 2 Chronicles 20.7. Thou didst drive out the inhabitants of this Land, and Gavest it to the seed of Abraham.
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Yea, it is further to be observed, that the price we pay, and the sufferings, or hardships we undergo for any thing, doth not onely engage our honour to see it effected;
Yea, it is further to be observed, that the price we pay, and the sufferings, or hardships we undergo for any thing, does not only engage our honour to see it effected;
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we may say that Christ giving himself for his Church, is not onely a demonstration and an effect of his love, but also a motive and engagement to a further complacency. If these undertakings of Christ for his people had proceeded from humour, or inconsiderate rashness, we might then have feared that the feeling of his sufferings might have changed his resolutions; but oh!
we may say that christ giving himself for his Church, is not only a demonstration and an Effect of his love, but also a motive and engagement to a further complacency. If these undertakings of christ for his people had proceeded from humour, or inconsiderate rashness, we might then have feared that the feeling of his sufferings might have changed his resolutions; but o!
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they were the results of an eternal deliberate counsel, and managed by a person to whom it can never be objected, This man began to build and is not willing, or not able to finish.
they were the results of an Eternal deliberate counsel, and managed by a person to whom it can never be objected, This man began to built and is not willing, or not able to finish.
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and puts on strength and resolution against the greatest oppositions, it teacheth the very bruits to expose themselves to dangers for the safety of their young ones,
and puts on strength and resolution against the greatest oppositions, it Teaches the very bruits to expose themselves to dangers for the safety of their young ones,
but what the Ocean of Gods infinite love is, who can comprehend? Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand? and meated out Heaven with the span? Though we have no exact standard to measure it by;
but what the Ocean of God's infinite love is, who can comprehend? Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand? and meated out Heaven with the span? Though we have no exact standard to measure it by;
we know certainly it is greater then ours, more pure, not self-by-assed, not pettish, fickle, unconstant, &c. What a strong engagement must that be that ariseth from an infinitely powerful working love? If we doubt of the certainty,
we know Certainly it is greater then ours, more pure, not self-by-assed, not pettish, fickle, unconstant, etc. What a strong engagement must that be that arises from an infinitely powerful working love? If we doubt of the certainty,
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Natural affections of the most tender-hearted mother to her child, are nothing to this, Esa. 49.15, 16. They may forget, yet will not I forget thee, I have graven thee upon the palmes of my hands, thy walls are continually before me;
Natural affections of the most tender-hearted mother to her child, Are nothing to this, Isaiah 49.15, 16. They may forget, yet will not I forget thee, I have graved thee upon the palms of my hands, thy walls Are continually before me;
5. By the publick declarations of this love and interest in his people, had these been onely secret intendments kept within his own brest, who could have laid claime to them? Or,
5. By the public declarations of this love and Interest in his people, had these been only secret intendments kept within his own breast, who could have laid claim to them? Or,
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Moses in his prayer takes hold on this, Numb. 14.14, 15. The Inhabitants of this land have heard that thou, Lord, art among this people, the Nations have heard the fame of thee,
Moses in his prayer Takes hold on this, Numb. 14.14, 15. The Inhabitants of this land have herd that thou, Lord, art among this people, the nations have herd the fame of thee,
and what will they say if thou shouldst destroy us? God himselfe confesseth that he hath respect to this, Esa. 45.19. Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting Salvation, v. 17. But what moves God to this? he straightway tells us, I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the Earth;
and what will they say if thou Shouldst destroy us? God himself Confesses that he hath respect to this, Isaiah 45.19. Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting Salvation, v. 17. But what moves God to this? he straightway tells us, I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the Earth;
6. By the scorus, taunts, and bitter reflections, which the adversaries would poure upon him if he should suffer the hedge of his Vineyard to be still trodden down, 1. They would asperse him with cruelty, tyranny,
6. By the scorus, taunts, and bitter reflections, which the Adversaries would pour upon him if he should suffer the hedge of his Vineyard to be still trodden down, 1. They would asperse him with cruelty, tyranny,
Sion her selfe is apt to say, the Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me, Esa. 49.14. 3. There is yet another conclusion which (with more plausibility,
Sion her self is apt to say, the Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me, Isaiah 49.14. 3. There is yet Another conclusion which (with more plausibility,
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if God seem to forsake it, can this be Gods Church (say they) thats thus afflicted and tossed? God lookes upon himselfe as much concerned in all these, he cannot suffer his Name to be thus abused,
if God seem to forsake it, can this be God's Church (say they) thats thus afflicted and tossed? God looks upon himself as much concerned in all these, he cannot suffer his Name to be thus abused,
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2. As the Church was the great thing which God in the Creation of the Word had an eye upon, (as a meanes of glorifying himselfe) so is it likewise the main object of providence; had it not been for this, he would not have created the World, Eph. 3.9, 10. Wee have two things asserted by the Apostle. 1. That all things were created by Jesus Christ, who is the Mediator and Saviour of his Church;
2. As the Church was the great thing which God in the Creation of the Word had an eye upon, (as a means of glorifying himself) so is it likewise the main Object of providence; had it not been for this, he would not have created the World, Ephesians 3.9, 10. we have two things asserted by the Apostle. 1. That all things were created by jesus christ, who is the Mediator and Saviour of his Church;
and consequently all this was done in reference to the great design of his Church: (I understand the place to speak of the Creation of the World, as Joh. 1.3.
and consequently all this was done in Referente to the great Design of his Church: (I understand the place to speak of the Creation of the World, as John 1.3.
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And not of the work of redemption, though I know many expound it so) 2. That he appointed his Church to be the great means of displaying to Men and Angels, that wonderfull variety of wisdome which is more to be seen in it then in all the Creation besides.
And not of the work of redemption, though I know many expound it so) 2. That he appointed his Church to be the great means of displaying to Men and Angels, that wonderful variety of Wisdom which is more to be seen in it then in all the Creation beside.
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To the same purpose in Zach. 3.9. we have mention made of seven eyes (which in cap. 4.10. are expresly called the seven eyes of God, which run to and fro through the earth:
To the same purpose in Zach 3.9. we have mention made of seven eyes (which in cap. 4.10. Are expressly called the seven eyes of God, which run to and from through the earth:
If God had been like the blinde carelesse sleepy vanities of the heathens, or if his Providence had onely kept it selfe within the circuit of Heaven (as some Philosophers and others thought, Job 22.13, 14.) or if he had onely minded the greatest and highest matters among the sons of men (as many have dreamed) then possibly the Church might have been neglected:
If God had been like the blind careless sleepy vanities of the Heathens, or if his Providence had only kept it self within the circuit of Heaven (as Some Philosophers and Others Thought, Job 22.13, 14.) or if he had only minded the greatest and highest matters among the Sons of men (as many have dreamed) then possibly the Church might have been neglected:
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but if his eye seeth under the whole heaven, if he keep and water his Vineyard every moment. Esa. 27.3. We may confidently add the Conclusion of the Prophet, v. 6. He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root, Israel shall blossome and bud.
but if his eye sees under the Whole heaven, if he keep and water his Vineyard every moment. Isaiah 27.3. We may confidently add the Conclusion of the Prophet, v. 6. He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root, Israel shall blossom and bud.
but view the whole frame, and you will see how one wheele turnes about another (like the wheeles of a watch) which (though they have crosse and contrary motions) all conspire and work together for good, Rom. 8.28. 2. We are as sure of this also, that he rather delights to lead his people with the cords of love, and with the bands of a man: he assures us he afflicts not willingly, Lam. 3.33. Judgement is his strange worke, believe it, God delights not to be still beating his Children;
but view the Whole frame, and you will see how one wheel turns about Another (like the wheels of a watch) which (though they have cross and contrary motions) all conspire and work together for good, Rom. 8.28. 2. We Are as sure of this also, that he rather delights to led his people with the cords of love, and with the bans of a man: he assures us he afflicts not willingly, Lam. 3.33. Judgement is his strange work, believe it, God delights not to be still beating his Children;
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but rather take it down, as a workman doth with a frame which he intends to set up again in better order; (thus he took down Israel by the Chaldeans with an intent to build them better, Jer. 24.5, 6.) if he delights in the prosperity of servants,
but rather take it down, as a workman does with a frame which he intends to Set up again in better order; (thus he took down Israel by the Chaldeans with an intent to built them better, Jer. 24.5, 6.) if he delights in the Prosperity of Servants,
and will not afflict more then he needs must; how chearfully then may we take up that of the Ppophet, Lam. 3.32. Though he cause griefe yet will he have compassion, according to the multitude of his mercies.
and will not afflict more then he needs must; how cheerfully then may we take up that of the Prophet, Lam. 3.32. Though he cause grief yet will he have compassion, according to the multitude of his Mercies.
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they cannot indeed go a haires breadth beyond Gods secret permission, yet they can leape over the bounds of his revealled will, and moderation; they can enlarge their boastings,
they cannot indeed go a hairs breadth beyond God's secret permission, yet they can leap over the bounds of his revealed will, and moderation; they can enlarge their boastings,
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and joyn their utmost spite, with their indeavours, and prosecute their own ends instead of Gods. If God send the Assyrian against an hypocriticall Nation, presently his design and thoughts go beyond the work which God will doe by him; Esa. 10.7. Howbeit he meaneth not so, but it is in his heart to destroy, and cut off Nations, not a few;
and join their utmost spite, with their endeavours, and prosecute their own ends instead of God's If God send the assyrian against an hypocritical nation, presently his Design and thoughts go beyond the work which God will do by him; Isaiah 10.7. Howbeit he means not so, but it is in his heart to destroy, and Cut off nations, not a few;
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They speak wickedly concerning oppression, they speak loftily against the Church, and in so doing, they set their mouth against the heavens, Psal. 73.8, 9. Deut. 32.27. God tells us that he is not so severe against his own, as he otherwise would be upon this ground, I would scatter them into corners, were it not that I fear the wrath of the enemy:
They speak wickedly Concerning oppression, they speak loftily against the Church, and in so doing, they Set their Mouth against the heavens, Psalm 73.8, 9. Deuteronomy 32.27. God tells us that he is not so severe against his own, as he otherwise would be upon this ground, I would scatter them into corners, were it not that I Fear the wrath of the enemy:
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lest they should behave themselves strangely, &c. Again, the adversaries by their outragious cruelty do but treasure up a greater vengeance for themselves. Obad. v. 10.12. For thy violence against thy brother Jacob, shame shall cover thee;
lest they should behave themselves strangely, etc. Again, the Adversaries by their outrageous cruelty do but treasure up a greater vengeance for themselves. Obadiah v. 10.12. For thy violence against thy brother Jacob, shame shall cover thee;
thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy Brother, &c. Likewise, Zach, 1.15. I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease, for I was but a little displeased (with Sion) and they helped forward the affliction;
thou Shouldst not have looked on the day of thy Brother, etc. Likewise, Zach, 1.15. I am very soar displeased with the heathen that Are At ease, for I was but a little displeased (with Sion) and they helped forward the affliction;
this made losse of children and widowhood to come upon Babilon, in their perfection, in a moment, in one day, Esa. 47.6, 8. Because I was wrath with my people,
this made loss of children and widowhood to come upon Babylon, in their perfection, in a moment, in one day, Isaiah 47.6, 8. Because I was wrath with my people,
can God endure to hear the shoutings of Edom, when they cry, rase it, rase it even to the ground? can he see them clap the hand, and wag the head over Sion in misery? can he (think you) suffer the brags of the wicked,
can God endure to hear the shoutings of Edom, when they cry, raze it, raze it even to the ground? can he see them clap the hand, and wag the head over Sion in misery? can he (think you) suffer the brags of the wicked,
when they say, our hand is high, By the strength of my hand have I done it? shall the axe boast it selfe against him that heweth therewith? or shall the sawe magnifie it selfe against him that shaketh it? the Husband may some time be displeased with his wife,
when they say, our hand is high, By the strength of my hand have I done it? shall the axe boast it self against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify it self against him that shakes it? the Husband may Some time be displeased with his wife,
it may be in this, as it is with the heart of a man in the work of coversion, he may resist struglingly, but not conqueringly; the Divell and men may oppose Gods design, but overturn it they cannot.
it may be in this, as it is with the heart of a man in the work of conversion, he may resist struglingly, but not conqueringly; the devil and men may oppose God's Design, but overturn it they cannot.
that this will do more then strength sometimes, is testified by multitudes of instances, Katherine de Medices of France, used to say, She could do more against the Protestants with a sheet of paper, then with an Army:
that this will do more then strength sometime, is testified by Multitudes of instances, Katherine de Medices of France, used to say, She could do more against the Protestants with a sheet of paper, then with an Army:
6. The reestablishment and flourishing state of his Church, is a necessary consequence of the promises which God the Father made to Christ as Mediatour; these are reckoned up under severall heads, by some:
6. The reestablishment and flourishing state of his Church, is a necessary consequence of the promises which God the Father made to christ as Mediator; these Are reckoned up under several Heads, by Some:
(by profession) Nations which knew not thee shall run unto thee, Esa. 55.5. Many Nations shall be joyned unto the Lord, Zach. 2.11. Blessed be Egypt my people (shall God say) and Assyria the work of my hands, Esa. 19.24. but also victory over the enemies of the Church; Esa. 53.12. I will devide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, his Dominion shall be from sea to sea, Zach. 9, 10. Yea further, there are promises of assistance given to Christ particularly respecting the building of his Church, Esay 49.8.
(by profession) nations which knew not thee shall run unto thee, Isaiah 55.5. Many nations shall be joined unto the Lord, Zach 2.11. Blessed be Egypt my people (shall God say) and Assyria the work of my hands, Isaiah 19.24. but also victory over the enemies of the Church; Isaiah 53.12. I will divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, his Dominion shall be from sea to sea, Zach 9, 10. Yea further, there Are promises of assistance given to christ particularly respecting the building of his Church, Isaiah 49.8.
Why then are our hearts troubled? what though we be prisoners in a pit where is not water? what if we be as dryed bones scattered upon the earth? shall we not live? let us cast the business upon Christ with a holy carelessnes, (pardon the expression) let him see to it;
Why then Are our hearts troubled? what though we be Prisoners in a pit where is not water? what if we be as dried bones scattered upon the earth? shall we not live? let us cast the business upon christ with a holy carelessness, (pardon the expression) let him see to it;
1. The former misery of the Church will add no small lustre to its building: its formere tears, blackness, and desolations shall now make it more beautifull;
1. The former misery of the Church will add no small lustre to its building: its formere tears, blackness, and desolations shall now make it more beautiful;
what a change shall that be? when she that was cast our as the filth and off-scouring of all things; she whom no eye pittied; against whom every tongue let loose the bridle, and uttered disdainfull taunts, and cruell revilings;
what a change shall that be? when she that was cast our as the filth and offscouring of all things; she whom no eye pitied; against whom every tongue let lose the bridle, and uttered disdainful taunts, and cruel revilings;
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is now advanced to the throne, and her head lift up above her enemies round about? Crowns and Scepters are but smal advancements to one that is already but a little below them;
is now advanced to the throne, and her head lift up above her enemies round about? Crowns and Sceptres Are but small advancements to one that is already but a little below them;
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when Sion is restored, it will be pleasant to review and look back upon her late pressures, she can then with delight remember the waters of Babylon, where she sat and wept;
when Sion is restored, it will be pleasant to review and look back upon her late pressures, she can then with delight Remember the waters of Babylon, where she sat and wept;
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they that afore time were wont to wag the head and clap their hands, saying, Is this the City that men call the perfection of beauty? shall now turne their tune,
they that afore time were wont to wag the head and clap their hands, saying, Is this the city that men call the perfection of beauty? shall now turn their tune,
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and say, Is this the City that was troden down and despised? the Children of God shall also with teares of Joy and mutuall congratulations, compare their restauration with their old calamities, inverting that of Haggai, Who is there left among among us that saw this house in her former Desolations,
and say, Is this the city that was trodden down and despised? the Children of God shall also with tears of Joy and mutual congratulations, compare their restauration with their old calamities, inverting that of Chaggai, Who is there left among among us that saw this house in her former Desolations,
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2. Great will be the hight of its advancement, it will not be an ordinary building, the Promises which are made to the New-Testament-Church speak of great things, Esa. 22. Micha 4.1. In the last dayes it shall come to pass that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established, in the top of the Mountains, it shall be exalted above the hills.
2. Great will be the hight of its advancement, it will not be an ordinary building, the Promises which Are made to the New-Testament-Church speak of great things, Isaiah 22. Micah 4.1. In the last days it shall come to pass that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established, in the top of the Mountains, it shall be exalted above the hills.
1. Its exaltation shall be conspicuous to the eyes of all. 2. It shall have a tryumphing glory after mountanous difficulties. 3. A glory above worldly states and kingdomes (which are called mountains and hills, Psal. 68.15, 16) 4. A well bottomed glory, not overturned by every tempest of opposition,
1. Its exaltation shall be conspicuous to the eyes of all. 2. It shall have a triumphing glory After mountainous difficulties. 3. A glory above worldly states and kingdoms (which Are called Mountains and hills, Psalm 68.15, 16) 4. A well bottomed glory, not overturned by every tempest of opposition,
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1. The power, skill and love, of the work-man (God) to his Church, or 2. the preparations he makes for this building, in hewing and dressing the materials;
1. The power, skill and love, of the workman (God) to his Church, or 2. the preparations he makes for this building, in hewing and dressing the materials;
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and bringing forth nothing (like the birth of the mountains in Aesop ) 3. If God should do no more but scowr off the filth, which his people contract by lying among the pots, their native beauty would make them shine like the wings of a dove; Who can express what a pleasing sight it would be to see the Church in its naked glory? Now when God restores her, he doth not onely take off the vails of persecution and distemper (in a great part) which did much obscure her;
and bringing forth nothing (like the birth of the Mountains in Aesop) 3. If God should do no more but scowr off the filth, which his people contract by lying among the pots, their native beauty would make them shine like the wings of a dove; Who can express what a pleasing sighed it would be to see the Church in its naked glory? Now when God restores her, he does not only take off the vails of persecution and distemper (in a great part) which did much Obscure her;
if you cast your eye backward upon the notable changes that have happened to the Church, you will find that when he hath turned to her, he not onely set her where she was before: but advanced her estate above her former prosperity;
if you cast your eye backward upon the notable changes that have happened to the Church, you will find that when he hath turned to her, he not only Set her where she was before: but advanced her estate above her former Prosperity;
then yet she hath enjoyed: and this to be brought forth after the great hour of temptation, that shall come to try the Inhabitants of the earth, upon the rising again of the witnesses, Rev. 11.11.
then yet she hath enjoyed: and this to be brought forth After the great hour of temptation, that shall come to try the Inhabitants of the earth, upon the rising again of the Witnesses, Rev. 11.11.
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suddenness aggravates grief and joy. When the Church was freed from the Babylonish captivity, Psal. 126.1. it was so unexpected and wonderful, That they were like those that dream: though they hoped for it;
suddenness aggravates grief and joy. When the Church was freed from the Babylonish captivity, Psalm 126.1. it was so unexpected and wondered, That they were like those that dream: though they hoped for it;
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yet they could scarce believe it when it was come, their deliverance seemed rather a dream then a realty; this filled their mouth with laughter, and their tongue with singing.
yet they could scarce believe it when it was come, their deliverance seemed rather a dream then a realty; this filled their Mouth with laughter, and their tongue with singing.
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among men the seasonableness of their favours is almost the very essence of them, that which comes out of season, often doth no more then shew the good will of those that pity us;
among men the seasonableness of their favours is almost the very essence of them, that which comes out of season, often does not more then show the good will of those that pity us;
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it is Gods design to put an honour upon all his waies and works, and therefore when we wax wanton and undervalue his blessings, he takes them away: till the bitterness of affliction makes us prize and and relish them better:
it is God's Design to put an honour upon all his ways and works, and Therefore when we wax wanton and undervalue his blessings, he Takes them away: till the bitterness of affliction makes us prize and and relish them better:
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5. God will do his work in a glorious way, the manner and means will be miraculous and wonderful; thus he brought Israel out of the house of bondage, with signs and wonder, and in after times (though the Church cannot expect the very same miracles of killing the first born of their enemies, dividing the red Sea, &c.) yet, God hath promised he will set those before him as his pattern; and that there shall be some resemblance and correspondency betwixt their deliverances,
5. God will do his work in a glorious Way, the manner and means will be miraculous and wondered; thus he brought Israel out of the house of bondage, with Signs and wonder, and in After times (though the Church cannot expect the very same Miracles of killing the First born of their enemies, dividing the read Sea, etc.) yet, God hath promised he will Set those before him as his pattern; and that there shall be Some resemblance and correspondency betwixt their Deliverances,
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David, when he returns thanks to God for delivering him out of the hand of all his enemies, 2 Sam. 22.8, 9, &c. he alludes to the most glorious manifestations of God in the behalf of his people,
David, when he returns thanks to God for delivering him out of the hand of all his enemies, 2 Sam. 22.8, 9, etc. he alludes to the most glorious manifestations of God in the behalf of his people,
1. At Sinai in giving the Law, The earth shook and trembled, &c. v. 8. 2. At the battel against the five Kings, Josh. 10.11. whom God overthrew with hail-stones, The Lord thundred ut of Heaven, he sent forth his arrows and scattered them, v. 14. And 3. at the red sea, The channels of water were seen, &c. v. 15. If David, being but one single person, finds in his deliverances something resembling those noble act of God, much more may the Church:
1. At Sinai in giving the Law, The earth shook and trembled, etc. v. 8. 2. At the battle against the five Kings, Josh. 10.11. whom God overthrew with hailstones, The Lord thundered ut of Heaven, he sent forth his arrows and scattered them, v. 14. And 3. At the read sea, The channels of water were seen, etc. v. 15. If David, being but one single person, finds in his Deliverances something resembling those noble act of God, much more may the Church:
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7. There is one thing more which will beautify the Church when God comes to plead her cause, she shall (beside what is inherent ) have a derivative glory;
7. There is one thing more which will beautify the Church when God comes to plead her cause, she shall (beside what is inherent) have a derivative glory;
It is true the Church hath no beauty which is not borrowed, she is comely by the comeliness which Christ puts upon her; but this is a radiancy occasional and for the time, begetting a greater reverance and awe from her adversaries;
It is true the Church hath no beauty which is not borrowed, she is comely by the comeliness which christ puts upon her; but this is a radiancy occasional and for the time, begetting a greater reverance and awe from her Adversaries;
Where God alludes to the pillar of fire, and his glory coming down upon the Tabernacle; that as in those glorious appearances the Tabernacle did shine with the glory of God;
Where God alludes to the pillar of fire, and his glory coming down upon the Tabernacle; that as in those glorious appearances the Tabernacle did shine with the glory of God;
3. The third thing comes now to be spoken to; viz. That whoever be the instrument, yet the chief honour of the work is Christs; this will be easily cleared.
3. The third thing comes now to be spoken to; viz. That whoever be the Instrument, yet the chief honour of the work is Christ; this will be Easily cleared.
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and hence he gives encouragement and commission to the Apostles, to go and preach, Go ye therefore and teach all Nations, v. 19. I need not here trouble that Question about the twofold Kingdome of Christ, as God, and as Mediator; or whether Magistracy be from Christ as head of the Church;
and hence he gives encouragement and commission to the Apostles, to go and preach, Go you Therefore and teach all nations, v. 19. I need not Here trouble that Question about the twofold Kingdom of christ, as God, and as Mediator; or whither Magistracy be from christ as head of the Church;
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Men, indeed, are instruments in this employment, and they are stiled fellow-workers, but they can do nothing alone, no more then the tool can work without the workman;
Men, indeed, Are Instruments in this employment, and they Are styled Fellow-workers, but they can do nothing alone, no more then the tool can work without the workman;
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and if they could (yet seeing they are but servants) Christ hath the honour of all that is done by them, and that upon a more unquestionable account then the victories of David servants are ascribed to David himself, not unto us (let his servants say) but to thy name be the praise.
and if they could (yet seeing they Are but Servants) christ hath the honour of all that is done by them, and that upon a more unquestionable account then the victories of David Servants Are ascribed to David himself, not unto us (let his Servants say) but to thy name be the praise.
2. The glorious perfection which he brings his work unto, shews it to be beyond the power or skill of men and Angels. We may perceive the traces of infinite power, wisdom and love, in every parcel and piece of it, much more then when we see the whole frame together.
2. The glorious perfection which he brings his work unto, shows it to be beyond the power or skill of men and Angels. We may perceive the traces of infinite power, Wisdom and love, in every parcel and piece of it, much more then when we see the Whole frame together.
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Church reparation is the creating of new Heavens & new Earth, and who will ascribe such a thing to man? In Esa. 54.11. he declares the state of his restored Church thus:
Church reparation is the creating of new Heavens & new Earth, and who will ascribe such a thing to man? In Isaiah 54.11. he declares the state of his restored Church thus:
I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and thy foundations with Saphirs, I will make thy windows of Agates and thy gates of Carbuncles, &c. These expressions resemble the Church to a building made up all of precious stones, with curious art and contrivement.
I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and thy foundations with Saphirs, I will make thy windows of Agates and thy gates of Carbuncles, etc. These expressions resemble the Church to a building made up all of precious stones, with curious art and contrivement.
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We do not use to father exact pieces upon ignorance and impotence, and we may as well attribute the building of our Castles and Palaces to birds and flies, as the establishment and beauty of the Church to men.
We do not use to father exact Pieces upon ignorance and impotence, and we may as well attribute the building of our Castles and Palaces to Birds and flies, as the establishment and beauty of the Church to men.
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3. He doth this quickly as in a moment; you may know by his pace that it is not the goings of a man, but of him that rides upon the wings of the wind, Who comes leaping upon the mountains and scipping upon the hills.
3. He does this quickly as in a moment; you may know by his pace that it is not the goings of a man, but of him that rides upon the wings of the wind, Who comes leaping upon the Mountains and scipping upon the hills.
He can quickly blast the greatness of men, and as quickly lift up from the earth him that was fallen if ye doubt of this, consider how quickly and easily the Heaven and Earth were created,
He can quickly blast the greatness of men, and as quickly lift up from the earth him that was fallen if you doubt of this, Consider how quickly and Easily the Heaven and Earth were created,
though God seems to delay deliverance for a time (as the sence of the burthen makes it seem a longer time to the afflicted then it is) yet when he ariseth, he will make a quick dispatch;
though God seems to Delay deliverance for a time (as the sense of the burden makes it seem a longer time to the afflicted then it is) yet when he arises, he will make a quick dispatch;
the Lord calls us out to wonder at this, Esa. 66.8. Who hath heard such a thing? Who bath seen such a thing? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? Or shall a Nation be born at once? For as soon as Sion travelled she brought forth her children;
the Lord calls us out to wonder At this, Isaiah 66.8. Who hath herd such a thing? Who bath seen such a thing? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? Or shall a nation be born At once? For as soon as Sion traveled she brought forth her children;
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He makes more hast then if corn should come to maturity the same day it was sown, &c. Julius Caesars swift conquests are nothing to the conquests of him that doth but speak and it is done; it must then be stupendous ignorance or arrogancy that gives not Christ the honour of such actions.
He makes more haste then if corn should come to maturity the same day it was sown, etc. Julius Caesars swift conquests Are nothing to the conquests of him that does but speak and it is done; it must then be stupendous ignorance or arrogance that gives not christ the honour of such actions.
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4. He brings his work through visible contradictions and unlikelyhoods, Esa. 43.19. I will make a way in the Wilderness, and rivers in the Desart; and in Hos. 2.15.
4. He brings his work through visible contradictions and unlikelihoods, Isaiah 43.19. I will make a Way in the Wilderness, and Rivers in the Desert; and in Hos. 2.15.
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Surely, the barren heath of the Wilderness is an unlikely place to make a vine-yard of: so we read Deut. 32.13. He made them to suck honey out of the rock, and oyl out of the flinty rock.
Surely, the barren heath of the Wilderness is an unlikely place to make a vineyard of: so we read Deuteronomy 32.13. He made them to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock.
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Not that honey and oyl came out of the rock as the waters did, after the smiting of Moses: but that they had their sweetness and comforts where, and from whence, They might least expect them:
Not that honey and oil Come out of the rock as the waters did, After the smiting of Moses: but that they had their sweetness and comforts where, and from whence, They might least expect them:
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out of rocky difficulties, all ages have given testimony to this, the wounds of the Church, the poysonous arrows of adversaries, the apostasies of the wicked, dissentions, martyrdoms, every thing that seemed to destroy have been bended about (contrary to the intendments of men) to further the Churches more lasting peace and happiness.
out of rocky difficulties, all ages have given testimony to this, the wounds of the Church, the poisonous arrows of Adversaries, the apostasies of the wicked, dissensions, martyrdoms, every thing that seemed to destroy have been bent about (contrary to the intendments of men) to further the Churches more lasting peace and happiness.
We our selves have seen that the storm that threatned our ruine hath cast us upon a rock, where we have a greater security from the waves, a safer standing, the great ship-wrack of Faith and Conscience that many have made;
We our selves have seen that the storm that threatened our ruin hath cast us upon a rock, where we have a greater security from the waves, a safer standing, the great shipwreck of Faith and Conscience that many have made;
hath discovered hypocrites, manifested who are fincere, puts men on unity, shews the necessity of Church discipline and government, with the restraint of licentious opinions and practices, hath occasioned the clearing and vindicating of truths,
hath discovered Hypocrites, manifested who Are fincere, puts men on unity, shows the necessity of Church discipline and government, with the restraint of licentious opinions and practices, hath occasioned the clearing and vindicating of truths,
Moses argues from the strange and unusual death of Corah, that it was not chance but Gods immediate hand, that destroyed those Rebels, Numb. 16.29, 30. And so may we in this case say, God is seen in the strangeness of his workings, the dullest heads, the most envious hearts shall acknowledg his finger, Esa. 43.20. The Beasts of the field shall honour me, the dragg us and the owles, because I give waters in the wildernesse;
Moses argues from the strange and unusual death of Corah, that it was not chance but God's immediate hand, that destroyed those Rebels, Numb. 16.29, 30. And so may we in this case say, God is seen in the strangeness of his workings, the dullest Heads, the most envious hearts shall acknowledge his finger, Isaiah 43.20. The Beasts of the field shall honour me, the drag us and the owls, Because I give waters in the Wilderness;
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all the conflicts, battells, desolations, and conquests of the Church, they are but the noise of the axe, and hammer fitting and squaring the matereialls;
all the conflicts, battles, desolations, and conquests of the Church, they Are but the noise of the axe, and hammer fitting and squaring the matereialls;
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2. Tis the great subject of the Promises made to the Church, and sometime whatever concerns the happinesse of Sion, is wrapt up in that word, great shall be the peace of thy children, Esa. 54.13. Behold I will extend Peace to her like a River. Esa. 66.12. and many places more.
2. This the great Subject of the Promises made to the Church, and sometime whatever concerns the happiness of Sion, is wrapped up in that word, great shall be the peace of thy children, Isaiah 54.13. Behold I will extend Peace to her like a River. Isaiah 66.12. and many places more.
for while it is Persecuted, the Sanctuary is said to be trodden down; this is the building of the outer wall, and fence, which preserves the tender plants from the violence of the wild hoare,
for while it is Persecuted, the Sanctuary is said to be trodden down; this is the building of the outer wall, and fence, which preserves the tender plants from the violence of the wild hoar,
the Church indeed will thrive and increase under afflictions sometime, and that not only in the root, in strength and solidity, but also in the branches, in its extent and number; thus we read in the Acts, while the Apostles were imprisoned and forbidden to speak in the Name of Christ, that the Word of the Lord grew exceedingly, and many were added to the Church, multitudes both of men and women; but the greatest season of growing is,
the Church indeed will thrive and increase under afflictions sometime, and that not only in the root, in strength and solidity, but also in the branches, in its extent and number; thus we read in the Acts, while the Apostles were imprisoned and forbidden to speak in the Name of christ, that the Word of the Lord grew exceedingly, and many were added to the Church, Multitudes both of men and women; but the greatest season of growing is,
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when the storme is over, for then the Word of the Lord prevails mightily, and (like the heat of the Sun after Winter) invites those plants to appear, which the frost kept und er ground, those which we call growing sicknesses, do not appear to be so, till the sickness is over, for then the parties shoot up in length,
when the storm is over, for then the Word of the Lord prevails mightily, and (like the heat of the Sun After Winter) invites those plants to appear, which the frost kept und er ground, those which we call growing Sicknesses, do not appear to be so, till the sickness is over, for then the parties shoot up in length,
so that we may better ascribe the growing to health then to sicknesse; when peace is abused, it fills the Church with corrupt humours, formality, neglect, hypocrisie, &c. and then God purges it by afflictions, and after the humours are evacuated, then he sends peace again, that it may increase,
so that we may better ascribe the growing to health then to sickness; when peace is abused, it fills the Church with corrupt humours, formality, neglect, hypocrisy, etc. and then God purges it by afflictions, and After the humours Are evacuated, then he sends peace again, that it may increase,
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I might here tell you the stories of the Primitive times, wha• work did Arrianisme, &c. make? for the Cure of this the Lord promiseth the blessing of unity and concord, which is,
I might hear tell you the stories of the Primitive times, wha• work did Arianism, etc. make? for the Cure of this the Lord promises the blessing of unity and concord, which is,
2. Ʋnity of way, when the Lord is one, and his Name one, when they serve him with one lip, and one shoulder, they shall be of one heart, and of one way.
2. Ʋnity of Way, when the Lord is one, and his Name one, when they serve him with one lip, and one shoulder, they shall be of one heart, and of one Way.
1. Such a Peace is well grounded, tis of the right kinde, when it beares Gods image and superscription, it should leane upon the basis of Divine Institution, not on the staffe of Egypt, the broken reed of humane Constitution and policy,
1. Such a Peace is well grounded, this of the right kind, when it bears God's image and superscription, it should lean upon the basis of Divine Institution, not on the staff of Egypt, the broken reed of humane Constitution and policy,
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2. Tis well guarded, and more lasting, whatsoever ariseth not from this ground, hath the principles of confusion in it selfe, and cannot be kept up long.
2. This well guarded, and more lasting, whatsoever arises not from this ground, hath the principles of confusion in it self, and cannot be kept up long.
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4. It mutually gives to, and receives advantage from holinesse, holinesse is that which becomes Gods servants and house for ever, tis the beauty of them;
4. It mutually gives to, and receives advantage from holiness, holiness is that which becomes God's Servants and house for ever, this the beauty of them;
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Government and Ordinances procure peace, for tis their end to weede out of the Vineyard whatever may offend, to repress and beat down every root of bitternesse, it ariseth from order, and doth preserve it.
Government and Ordinances procure peace, for this their end to weed out of the Vineyard whatever may offend, to repress and beatrice down every root of bitterness, it arises from order, and does preserve it.
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though he hide his face a little while, yet he will return with everlasting compassions; deceive not your selves ye infulting foes, ye shall not accomplish your design, tis not in your Power to reverse the decrees of heaven;
though he hide his face a little while, yet he will return with everlasting compassions; deceive not your selves the infulting foes, you shall not accomplish your Design, this not in your Power to reverse the decrees of heaven;
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and laying you in the dirt; nay, God will make you instruments (though against your will,) to helpe on that work, which you so much oppose; you are but Gods Pionneeres, to digg up the rubbish,
and laying you in the dirt; nay, God will make you Instruments (though against your will,) to help on that work, which you so much oppose; you Are but God's Pionneeres, to dig up the rubbish,
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Jerusalem shall be a burdensome stone, all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, Zach. 12.3. What God may do with his Church in England, I cannot now enquire, to determine whether our hopes will out weigh our feares, would ask a longer time then I can now take;
Jerusalem shall be a burdensome stone, all that burden themselves with it shall be Cut in Pieces, Zach 12.3. What God may do with his Church in England, I cannot now inquire, to determine whither our hope's will out weigh our fears, would ask a longer time then I can now take;
But this I am sure of, that (whatsever become of us) his Church wil be yet glorious in the World, and if we should be scattered, there shall not a graine of the good corn be lost;
But this I am sure of, that (whatsever become of us) his Church will be yet glorious in the World, and if we should be scattered, there shall not a grain of the good corn be lost;
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nay, that scattering (as the dispersion of the Disciples, Acts 8.1, 4.) would but be a seed - time, which would undoubtedly make way for a larger harvest in other Kingdomes and Nations.
nay, that scattering (as the dispersion of the Disciples, Acts 8.1, 4.) would but be a seed - time, which would undoubtedly make Way for a larger harvest in other Kingdoms and nations.
he that gives grace to the humble, will not be behind with us, he will look to our names to keep them from rotting; let him have his own in the first place,
he that gives grace to the humble, will not be behind with us, he will look to our names to keep them from rotting; let him have his own in the First place,
3. He that is secretly jealous that his glory will be ecclipsed by giving all to Christ, shall certainly loose the Honour he seeks after. 4. There is no such lovely frame of spirit as that which makes a man willing to decrease, so that Christ may increase. Joh. 3.30.
3. He that is secretly jealous that his glory will be eclipsed by giving all to christ, shall Certainly lose the Honour he seeks After. 4. There is no such lovely frame of Spirit as that which makes a man willing to decrease, so that christ may increase. John 3.30.
3. Mourne over the Temples desolations; the building is glorious, and who can behold the ruines of it without teares and sadness? one can scarce be excessive in sorrow for the calamities of the Church,
3. Mourn over the Temples desolations; the building is glorious, and who can behold the ruins of it without tears and sadness? one can scarce be excessive in sorrow for the calamities of the Church,
you have heard what hath been done in Germany, and in the Palatinate, and of late in Piedmont and Poland; the horrid inquisitions, bloody massacres, unmercifull expulsions, banishments and cruelties that the Church hath groaned under, you cannot be ignorant of;
you have herd what hath been done in Germany, and in the Palatinate, and of late in Piedmont and Poland; the horrid inquisitions, bloody massacres, unmerciful expulsions, banishments and cruelties that the Church hath groaned under, you cannot be ignorant of;
how fearfully are many drunk and mad with error? did those honest hearts that so earnestly followed God with tears when reformation first was spoken of, ever think to hear so many outragious blasphemies vented and pleaded for as now they do? how have we been undone by an unlimited Christian-Liberty? who would have thought that this would have been wrested to patronize licentiousness? how unwilling are most to beare the yoke of Christs Government? how hath the Devill by little and little drawn men to a carelessenesse of Religion, thereby making way to a growing Athiesme, as appears by the scorns of some,
how fearfully Are many drunk and mad with error? did those honest hearts that so earnestly followed God with tears when Reformation First was spoken of, ever think to hear so many outrageous Blasphemies vented and pleaded for as now they do? how have we been undone by an unlimited Christian liberty? who would have Thought that this would have been wrested to patronise licentiousness? how unwilling Are most to bear the yoke of Christ Government? how hath the devil by little and little drawn men to a carelessness of Religion, thereby making Way to a growing Athiesme, as appears by the scorns of Some,
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and truth, as if their own hearts did secretly question the reality of Religion? how strangely do many of the Gentry spend their time? what irreligious prayerlesse families do some of them keep (when they should shew better example to the meaner sort (and yet, how consid ently can they censure others for hypocrites, (sometime unjustly concluding against the strictnesse of Gods wayes, from the hypocrisy of some Professors,) not considering what their own carriage and vanity do testifie against themselves? how do we needlesly multiply our controversies and disputes? and with what bitternesse do we manage them,
and truth, as if their own hearts did secretly question the reality of Religion? how strangely do many of the Gentry spend their time? what irreligious prayerless families do Some of them keep (when they should show better Exampl to the meaner sort (and yet, how Consider ently can they censure Others for Hypocrites, (sometime unjustly concluding against the strictness of God's ways, from the hypocrisy of Some Professors,) not considering what their own carriage and vanity do testify against themselves? how do we needlessly multiply our controversies and disputes? and with what bitterness do we manage them,
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even then when the strife is meerly about words and method? and generally how is the Name of God and religion abused to serve the designs of men? what strange Religious People have we? some must needs be religious by taking up a singular conceit and opinion, though a man may easily see their hearts through their lives: others have all their religion on their tongues end; they can have good discourses,
even then when the strife is merely about words and method? and generally how is the Name of God and Religion abused to serve the designs of men? what strange Religious People have we? Some must needs be religious by taking up a singular conceit and opinion, though a man may Easily see their hearts through their lives: Others have all their Religion on their tongues end; they can have good discourses,
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How is our silver become dross, our wine mixed with water? upon the fall of Saul and Jonathan, David taught the children of Israel the Bow; not the art and use of shooting (as some expound) for they knew that before,
How is our silver become dross, our wine mixed with water? upon the fallen of Saul and Johnathan, David taught the children of Israel the Bow; not the art and use of shooting (as Some expound) for they knew that before,
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but the Lamentation which was called the Bow, (it was usuall to stile their Elegies and Songs by the names of Arcus, Ala, Securis, Scutum, &c. Bow, wing, &c.) much more reason have we to teach our hearts to mourn when the Sanctuary of the Lord lieth desolate.
but the Lamentation which was called the Bow, (it was usual to style their Elegies and Songs by the names of Arcus, Ala, Securis, Scutum, etc. Bow, wing, etc.) much more reason have we to teach our hearts to mourn when the Sanctuary of the Lord lies desolate.
and can thy heart be strong, or, thine eyes forbear when thou beholdest this forsaken and made an heap? walk about Sion, tell the towers thereof, mark well her bulwarks, it may be thou hast not well considered her beauty,
and can thy heart be strong, or, thine eyes forbear when thou Beholdest this forsaken and made an heap? walk about Sion, tell the towers thereof, mark well her bulwarks, it may be thou hast not well considered her beauty,
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if thou hast, thou canst not but be distressed for it, when it becomes solitary, and as a widow; when tis brought to this, to be like a cottage in a Vineyard, or a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers;
if thou hast, thou Canst not but be distressed for it, when it becomes solitary, and as a widow; when this brought to this, to be like a cottage in a Vineyard, or a lodge in a garden of Cucumbers;
can Jonah vex himself when his gourd withers? Can the Merchants of Tyre bewail the fall of their City? and shall not thy Countenance be sad (with Nehemiah chap. 2.3.) when the City, the place of thy fathers sepulchers, lieth wast,
can Jonah vex himself when his gourd withers? Can the Merchant's of Tyre bewail the fallen of their city? and shall not thy Countenance be sad (with Nehemiah chap. 2.3.) when the city, the place of thy Father's sepulchers, lies waste,
then at the smart of his rod? Have you found his loving kindness sweet, his smiles better then life? and will not his frowns then cut you to the heart?
then At the smart of his rod? Have you found his loving kindness sweet, his smiles better then life? and will not his frowns then Cut you to the heart?
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Jeremiah desires to weep a flood of tears for this, Jer. 9.1. Oh! that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears that I might weep day and night, &c. And yet he wept till sorrow overcame him, till his heart was ready to break, Jer. 4.19.
Jeremiah Desires to weep a flood of tears for this, Jer. 9.1. Oh! that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears that I might weep day and night, etc. And yet he wept till sorrow overcame him, till his heart was ready to break, Jer. 4.19.
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because thou hast heard, O my Soul, the sound of the trumpet, &c. Esay is resolute in Lamentation and (like Rachel weeping for her children) will not be comforted, Esa. 22.4. Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me;
Because thou hast herd, Oh my Soul, the found of the trumpet, etc. Isaiah is resolute in Lamentation and (like Rachel weeping for her children) will not be comforted, Isaiah 22.4. Look away from me, I will weep bitterly, labour not to Comfort me;
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6. If thou canst not mourn for the Church, thou wilt at least have cause to mourn for thy self, both for thy obdurateness and for the judgements thou shalt surely feel;
6. If thou Canst not mourn for the Church, thou wilt At least have cause to mourn for thy self, both for thy obdurateness and for the Judgments thou shalt surely feel;
but for such as are at-ease not grieving for the afflictions of Joseph, they shall have the first and saddest share of the Judgements, Amos 6.1, 4, 5, 6, 7. They are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph,
but for such as Are at-ease not grieving for the afflictions of Joseph, they shall have the First and Saddest share of the Judgments, Amos 6.1, 4, 5, 6, 7. They Are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph,
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Therefore, now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, &c. It may be, when you hear the words of this curse, you bless your selves in your heart, supposing that you have learned and practised this lesson;
Therefore, now shall they go captive with the First that go captive, etc. It may be, when you hear the words of this curse, you bless your selves in your heart, supposing that you have learned and practised this Lesson;
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2. What dost thou most desire for the Church? What wouldst thou have (if thou mightest) at the first wish? Ask thy heart? Wouldst thou have God reconciled to us? Wouldst thou have the light of his countenance?
2. What dost thou most desire for the Church? What Wouldst thou have (if thou Mightest) At the First wish? Ask thy heart? Wouldst thou have God reconciled to us? Wouldst thou have the Light of his countenance?
3. How much art thou troubled? How deep goes thy grief? Coulst thou be pleased to have thy peace and plenty, to enjoy thy desires in a corner, and let become of the Church what will? Is thy bed easy, thy sleep sweet, thy estate comfortable, whilst the Name of God is prophaned and blasphemed? Or rather, is not all nothing to thee whilst it is thus? Or, canst thou solidly and seriously mourn more for the Churches miseries then for thy personal afflictions? Canst thou lament at the rate of Eli and his daughter - in-law, 1 Sam. 4.22.
3. How much art thou troubled? How deep Goes thy grief? Coulst thou be pleased to have thy peace and plenty, to enjoy thy Desires in a corner, and let become of the Church what will? Is thy Bed easy, thy sleep sweet, thy estate comfortable, while the Name of God is Profaned and blasphemed? Or rather, is not all nothing to thee while it is thus? Or, Canst thou solidly and seriously mourn more for the Churches misery's then for thy personal afflictions? Canst thou lament At the rate of Eli and his daughter - inlaw, 1 Sam. 4.22.
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4. What wouldst thou be content to do for the help of the Church? Couldst thou give thy pleasant things for it? How oft, or how earnestly dost thou wrastle with God on her behalf? What sins (for they are the troubles of Israel) hast thou left for her sake? Couldst thou be content to sacrifice, thy honour, and estate for it? What hast thou done to heal it? Hast thou prosecuted her peace? Art thou willing,
4. What Wouldst thou be content to do for the help of the Church? Couldst thou give thy pleasant things for it? How oft, or how earnestly dost thou wrestle with God on her behalf? What Sins (for they Are the Troubles of Israel) hast thou left for her sake? Couldst thou be content to sacrifice, thy honour, and estate for it? What hast thou done to heal it? Hast thou prosecuted her peace? Art thou willing,
for thy part, to lay down thy own conceits and opinions, to abate something of thy stifness, rather then she should be undone by continual divisions? They are idle, unprofitable and unacceptable tears that are not joined with endeavours.
for thy part, to lay down thy own conceits and opinions, to abate something of thy stiffness, rather then she should be undone by continual divisions? They Are idle, unprofitable and unacceptable tears that Are not joined with endeavours.
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Moses could be content to be blotted out of Gods book, rather then the Church should be laid waste, Exod. 32.32. Paul would be an Anathema for Israels sake, Rom. 9.3. (not that these desires reached so far as eternal death:
Moses could be content to be blotted out of God's book, rather then the Church should be laid waste, Exod 32.32. Paul would be an Anathema for Israel's sake, Rom. 9.3. (not that these Desires reached so Far as Eternal death:
or, those tortures which sometime seised upon the bodies of those who were delivered to Sathan by excommunication ) they were willing to buy the Churches peace with death and sufferings, and wilt thou do nothing for it? be not deceived, God will not be mocked.
or, those tortures which sometime seized upon the bodies of those who were Delivered to Sathan by excommunication) they were willing to buy the Churches peace with death and sufferings, and wilt thou do nothing for it? be not deceived, God will not be mocked.
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do not think (you that are private Christians) that you are unconcerned in this duty, the meanest of you may do something, they that have no gold may yet bring badgers skins, or goats hair for the sanctuary:
do not think (you that Are private Christians) that you Are unconcerned in this duty, the Meanest of you may do something, they that have no gold may yet bring badgers skins, or Goats hair for the sanctuary:
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If the builders disagree among themselves the work will cease, if the Lord confound your Languages, it will be but a Babel. But you will say, you have not so much power over your understanding as to believe any thing; you hold nothing but what you take to be truth. Answ. 1. Though your perswasions do differ, yet you may all have the same design of peace. 2. You may all speak the same things, 1 Cor. 1.10. You agree in the main, and you need not speak or urge those things wherein you think differently: you ought not to dote about Questions which gender strife.
If the Builders disagree among themselves the work will cease, if the Lord confound your Languages, it will be but a Babel. But you will say, you have not so much power over your understanding as to believe any thing; you hold nothing but what you take to be truth. Answer 1. Though your persuasions do differ, yet you may all have the same Design of peace. 2. You may all speak the same things, 1 Cor. 1.10. You agree in the main, and you need not speak or urge those things wherein you think differently: you ought not to dote about Questions which gender strife.
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and for this end, commands that we study to please our neighbour for his good, rather then our selves; that is, in small matters, not to use the utmost of our own liberty and opinions,
and for this end, commands that we study to please our neighbour for his good, rather then our selves; that is, in small matters, not to use the utmost of our own liberty and opinions,
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but to suffer some inconveniences that way, by condescention. We are engaged to this, by the rule of expediency, (all things are lawful, but all are not expedient ) by the law of Charity (Rom. 14.15.
but to suffer Some inconveniences that Way, by condescension. We Are engaged to this, by the Rule of expediency, (all things Are lawful, but all Are not expedient) by the law of Charity (Rom. 14.15.
thou walkest not charitably, thou destroyest thy brother by the liberty ) and by our own need (lege talionis) the best of us shall stand in need of the condescention of other men to us,
thou walkest not charitably, thou destroyest thy brother by the liberty) and by our own need (lege Talionis) the best of us shall stand in need of the condescension of other men to us,
And therefore we should have the same care one to another, v. 25. studying how to accommodate our selves to others as well as how others may yied to us. He that will not learn this lesson, shall never be honoured with the titles of healer and peace-maker.
And Therefore we should have the same care one to Another, v. 25. studying how to accommodate our selves to Others as well as how Others may yied to us. He that will not Learn this Lesson, shall never be honoured with the titles of healer and peacemaker.
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4. Let the work be suitable to the foundation; build not hay and stubble upon it, trifle not in a work so weighty and serious, regard that most which is not necessary, busy not your selves so much about petty ornaments for the house, till the main work (foundation, walls,
4. Let the work be suitable to the Foundation; built not hay and stubble upon it, trifle not in a work so weighty and serious, regard that most which is not necessary, busy not your selves so much about Petty Ornament for the house, till the main work (Foundation, walls,
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nay, be not over confident of your own understandings: (I am speaking of the disputes about Discipline and Government) some of you (it may be) have been confident heretofore of something which now you judge an errour, and why may you not suppose that your present confidence may possibly deceive you, in what you now take to be truth;
nay, be not over confident of your own understandings: (I am speaking of the disputes about Discipline and Government) Some of you (it may be) have been confident heretofore of something which now you judge an error, and why may you not suppose that your present confidence may possibly deceive you, in what you now take to be truth;
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6. Be laborious in your stations; there goes m••• more to building then bare wishes; though it will ••ver be effected by humane strength and might alone;
6. Be laborious in your stations; there Goes m••• more to building then bore wishes; though it will ••ver be effected by humane strength and might alone;
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the w••• of man worketh not the righteousness of God, Ja•• 20. How unserviceable do many Good Christians ma•• themselves by imprudence? This occasions mistakes, 〈 ◊ 〉 offences, brings grace under suspicion of hypocrisy, 〈 ◊ 〉 at least, blocks up the way by prejudice.
the w••• of man works not the righteousness of God, Ja•• 20. How unserviceable do many Good Christians ma•• themselves by imprudence? This occasions mistakes, 〈 ◊ 〉 offences, brings grace under suspicion of hypocrisy, 〈 ◊ 〉 At least, blocks up the Way by prejudice.
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8. Build in Gods way; expect not to see the happin•• of the Church by man-pleasing or flattery; this Fabri•• will not stand if it be daubed with untempered mort•• Be faithful to the Souls of men,
8. Built in God's Way; expect not to see the happin•• of the Church by man-pleasing or flattery; this Fabri•• will not stand if it be daubed with untempered mort•• Be faithful to the Souls of men,
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