The cause of God and His people in New-England as it was stated and discussed in a sermon preached before the honourable General Court of the Massachusets Colony, on the 27 day of May, 1663, being the day of election at Boston / by John Higginson ...
THE CAUSE OF GOD AND HIS PEOPLE IN NEW-ENGLAND, Stated and Discussed. 1 King. 8.57, 58, 59. The Lord our GOD be with us, as He was with our Fathers, let him not leave us nor forsake us;
THE CAUSE OF GOD AND HIS PEOPLE IN NEW ENGLAND, Stated and Discussed. 1 King. 8.57, 58, 59. The Lord our GOD be with us, as He was with our Father's, let him not leave us nor forsake us;
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That be may encline our hearts unto him, to walke in all his wayes, and to keep his Commandements, his Statutes and his Judgments which he Commanded our Fathers.
That be may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, his Statutes and his Judgments which he Commanded our Father's.
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And let these my words wherewith I have made supplication before the Lord, be nigh unto the Lord our God day and night, that He maintain the cause of his Servant,
And let these my words wherewith I have made supplication before the Lord, be High unto the Lord our God day and night, that He maintain the cause of his Servant,
The special end of this great Assembly is shewed in verse 6. they brought in the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord into his place, in the house of the Lord.
The special end of this great Assembly is showed in verse 6. they brought in the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord into his place, in the house of the Lord.
Upon this occasion Solomon makes a large Prayer for the welfare and prosperity of the people of Israel which begins at the 22 and continues to the 54. verse, wherin he mentions all the common Cases which might in changes of time befall the people of Israel,
Upon this occasion Solomon makes a large Prayer for the welfare and Prosperity of the people of Israel which begins At the 22 and continues to the 54. verse, wherein he mentions all the Common Cases which might in changes of time befall the people of Israel,
This is the Sūme of his prayer. At the Conclusion of which he pronounceth a solemn blessing upon the Congregation verse 55; He stood and blessed all the Congregation of Is•••.
This is the Sum of his prayer. At the Conclusion of which he pronounceth a solemn blessing upon the Congregation verse 55; He stood and blessed all the Congregation of Is•••.
1 And that he prayes for the gracious presence of God, even such a gracious presence of God with them as their fathers had enjoyed. verse 57; the Lord our God be with us 〈 … 〉 with our Father;
1 And that he prays for the gracious presence of God, even such a gracious presence of God with them as their Father's had enjoyed. verse 57; the Lord our God be with us 〈 … 〉 with our Father;
3. His third request is for Divine protection verse 59. Let these my Prayers be high to the Lord our God, that his 〈 ◊ 〉 the cause of his People Israel, which is amplyfied by the end of it;
3. His third request is for Divine protection verse 59. Let these my Prayers be high to the Lord our God, that his 〈 ◊ 〉 the cause of his People Israel, which is amplified by the end of it;
that all the People of the 〈 ◊ 〉 may know that the Lord is God and that there is none el••• verse 60. 3. And th•n the last particular wherein he blesseth the People is, by Exhorting them to upright waking with God.
that all the People of the 〈 ◊ 〉 may know that the Lord is God and that there is none el••• verse 60. 3. And th•n the last particular wherein he Blesses the People is, by Exhorting them to upright waking with God.
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Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God, •o walk in his Statutes and to keep his Commandements as at this a•y, verse 61. The Text (as you see falls within the compass of Solomons blessing upon the representatative body of the People of Israel.
Let your heart Therefore be perfect with the Lord our God, •o walk in his Statutes and to keep his commandments as At this a•y, verse 61. The Text (as you see falls within the compass of Solomons blessing upon the representatative body of the People of Israel.
For thus did Solomon bless the heads of the Tribes of Israel, and he had the hearts of the whole Congregation going along with him, that if the Lord would but grant his presence with them, his assistance of them,
For thus did Solomon bless the Heads of the Tribes of Israel, and he had the hearts of the Whole Congregation going along with him, that if the Lord would but grant his presence with them, his assistance of them,
And if we our selves now might have our wish, if the Lord should say to us as Ahas••rus to Esther, what is thy Petition? or as he said sometime to Solomon, ask what I shall give thee;
And if we our selves now might have our wish, if the Lord should say to us as Ahas••rus to Esther, what is thy Petition? or as he said sometime to Solomon, ask what I shall give thee;
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For, doth not Immanuel, God with us, comprehend our whole good? and the keeping of Gods Commandements containe our whole duty• and is not the Lords maintaining the cause of his People enough to keep off whatever might interrupt or hinder us in the performing this duty,
For, does not Immanuel, God with us, comprehend our Whole good? and the keeping of God's commandments contain our Whole duty• and is not the lords maintaining the cause of his People enough to keep off whatever might interrupt or hinder us in the performing this duty,
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and enjoying that good wherein the utmost happyness of a People on this side Heaven doth consist? Let these requests (therefore) dwell upon the hearts of all the Lords People, let us bear them continually upon our hearts before the Lord, that as hitherto,
and enjoying that good wherein the utmost happiness of a People on this side Heaven does consist? Let these requests (Therefore) dwell upon the hearts of all the lords People, let us bear them continually upon our hearts before the Lord, that as hitherto,
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This is the Summe of all that we need or can receive, or can desire whilest we are here tossed in the troublesome sea of this World, passing to the Haven of eternall rest.
This is the Sum of all that we need or can receive, or can desire whilst we Are Here tossed in the troublesome sea of this World, passing to the Haven of Eternal rest.
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It is another Doctrine which I mainly intend from the latter part of the 59 verse. That he maintaine the cause of his People at all times as the matter shall require.
It is Another Doctrine which I mainly intend from the latter part of the 59 verse. That he maintain the cause of his People At all times as the matter shall require.
There are two things need a little opening here. 1. What is meant by the cause of his People Israel. 2. What is meant by the Lords maintaining the cause of his People at all times as the matter shall require.
There Are two things need a little opening Here. 1. What is meant by the cause of his People Israel. 2. What is meant by the lords maintaining the cause of his People At all times as the matter shall require.
And if you please but to cast•y ur•ey upon two or three passages of that Psalm, we need go no further to understand clearly, what is the cause of God 〈 ◊ 〉 20. have respect unto the Covenant, the cause of God is the cause of his Covenant it is also the cause of his Temple the dwelling place of his name, verse 7. and further, it is the cause of his Church, verse 2. Remember thy Congregation which thou hast purchased of old, thine inheritance which thou hast redeemed, this mount Sion wherein thou hast dwel•, i. e.
And if you please but to cast•y ur•ey upon two or three passages of that Psalm, we need go no further to understand clearly, what is the cause of God 〈 ◊ 〉 20. have respect unto the Covenant, the cause of God is the cause of his Covenant it is also the cause of his Temple the Dwelling place of his name, verse 7. and further, it is the cause of his Church, verse 2. remember thy Congregation which thou hast purchased of old, thine inheritance which thou hast redeemed, this mount Sion wherein thou hast dwel•, i. e.
Now the very same was the cause of his People Israel, for the speciall end of the great assembly mentioned in this Chapter, it was to bring in the Ark of the Covenant into the house of the Lord:
Now the very same was the cause of his People Israel, for the special end of the great assembly mentioned in this Chapter, it was to bring in the Ark of the Covenant into the house of the Lord:
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Againe, it is observable, the word rendred cause here in the text is translated [ right ] in the Margine of the 45. & 49. verses, that he maintain the right of his People, there is a right unto house and land and the like,
Again, it is observable, the word rendered cause Here in the text is translated [ right ] in the Margin of the 45. & 49. Verses, that he maintain the right of his People, there is a right unto house and land and the like,
2. What is meant by [ the Lords maintaining this cause at all times as the matter shall require ] He had made the same request twice before verse 45. & 49. that he maintain his Peoples cause; here he mentions it againe the third time, that he maintain the cause of his People Israel, with an addition of this further expression, at all times as the matter shall require.
2. What is meant by [ the lords maintaining this cause At all times as the matter shall require ] He had made the same request twice before verse 45. & 49. that he maintain his Peoples cause; Here he mentions it again the third time, that he maintain the cause of his People Israel, with an addition of this further expression, At all times as the matter shall require.
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And those words in the Text [ at all times ] are in the Margine rendred [ the thing of a day in his day ] i. e. not onely in the day of prosperity when things go smoothly on; but in the dayes of adversity, in the Hirracano's of tempestuous times,
And those words in the Text [ At all times ] Are in the Margin rendered [ the thing of a day in his day ] i. e. not only in the day of Prosperity when things go smoothly on; but in the days of adversity, in the Hirracano's of tempestuous times,
when it is a day of trouble and rebuke, and Blasphemy, as is was in Hezekiahs time, Isai. 37.3. in a day of perplexity and treading down, Isai 22.5.
when it is a day of trouble and rebuke, and Blasphemy, as is was in Hezekiah's time, Isaiah 37.3. in a day of perplexity and treading down, Isaiah 22.5.
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implying the need (the extream need) that the people of Israel might sometimes have for the Lord himselfe to maintain their cause above all that themselves,
implying the need (the extreme need) that the people of Israel might sometime have for the Lord himself to maintain their cause above all that themselves,
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Doct. The times may be such, and the case may be such, as the maintaining of the cause of Religion, may need and require more then ordinary help from the Lord himself.
Doct. The times may be such, and the case may be such, as the maintaining of the cause of Religion, may need and require more then ordinary help from the Lord himself.
for vaine is the help of Man, Psal. 108. last. and our help is in the Name of the Lord, who made the Heavens and the Earth, Psal 124. last. there is creating wisedom & power and goodness with him, that is God over all, Blessed for evermore, there and from thence alone is the help of his People when its no where else to be seen upon Earth.
for vain is the help of Man, Psalm 108. last. and our help is in the Name of the Lord, who made the Heavens and the Earth, Psalm 124. last. there is creating Wisdom & power and Goodness with him, that is God over all, Blessed for evermore, there and from thence alone is the help of his People when its no where Else to be seen upon Earth.
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Our Saviour Christ is here brought in speaking of himself, not as Chri• •nall, but as Christ Mysticall, Christ and •is Church as be• … ers, engaged together in the same cause,
Our Saviour christ is Here brought in speaking of himself, not as Chri• •nall, but as christ Mystical, christ and •is Church as be• … ers, engaged together in the same cause,
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and the cause of Christ and his Church is represented here as in a dispairing sinking case, I looked and there was none to help, I wondred that there was 〈 ◊ 〉 to uphold:
and the cause of christ and his Church is represented Here as in a despairing sinking case, I looked and there was none to help, I wondered that there was 〈 ◊ 〉 to uphold:
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There is a three f•ld Reason may convince us of the Truth of the Doctrine. 1. From the weakness of Man. 2. From the Malice of the Devil. 3. From the Providence of God.
There is a three f•ld Reason may convince us of the Truth of the Doctrine. 1. From the weakness of Man. 2. From the Malice of the devil. 3. From the Providence of God.
There are various apprehensions, affections, and passions, amongst good men. Moses the Servant, and Aaron the Saint of the Lord, are sometimes unadvised:
There Are various apprehensions, affections, and passion, among good men. Moses the Servant, and Aaron the Saint of the Lord, Are sometime unadvised:
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and when they are most upright, when they lead the People according to the •kilfulness of their hands, and Integrity of their Heart, yet then traduced, reproached, opposed, et tantum n•n, overpoured by a murmuring People,
and when they Are most upright, when they led the People according to the •kilfulness of their hands, and Integrity of their Heart, yet then traduced, reproached, opposed, et Tantum n•n, overpoured by a murmuring People,
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and blessed Paul when most faithfull and true, is under evill surmises, as a deceiver. There is names and parties of men, dividing Christ amongst them:
and blessed Paul when most faithful and true, is under evil surmises, as a deceiver. There is names and parties of men, dividing christ among them:
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some departing from the Faith, others led aside from the simplicity of the Gospel, on the right hand, and on the left, and many (in the last dayes very many) that have the form but deny the power of Godlyness.
Some departing from the Faith, Others led aside from the simplicity of the Gospel, on the right hand, and on the left, and many (in the last days very many) that have the from but deny the power of Godliness.
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Thus also in Psal. 83.1, 2, 3. Keep not Silence O God, for •thine Enemies make a tumult, they have consulted together, they have said, come let us cut them off that the name of Israel be had no more in remembrance;
Thus also in Psalm 83.1, 2, 3. Keep not Silence Oh God, for •thine Enemies make a tumult, they have consulted together, they have said, come let us Cut them off that the name of Israel be had no more in remembrance;
And in the time of Ezra, and Nehemiah, no sooner had Zerubbabel and Joshua and the rest of the poor People of Israel begun to reform and set themselves about the work of the Lord,
And in the time of Ezra, and Nehemiah, no sooner had Zerubbabel and joshua and the rest of the poor People of Israel begun to reform and Set themselves about the work of the Lord,
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but Sathan stood up to resist them, as it is in Zech. 3.1. & he had instruments at hand presently Sanballat and Tobia, with their complices, Nehem. 4.11.
but Sathan stood up to resist them, as it is in Zechariah 3.1. & he had Instruments At hand presently Sanballat and Tobias, with their accomplices, Nehemiah 4.11.
and Slay them and cause their work to cease, thus also in Ezr. 4.9. you read of Rehum the Chancellor, and Shi•shi the Scribe, with the rest of their companions, pleading much the damage and dishonour of the King as in verse 13. and when they had got a commission they went up in hast unto Jerusalem to cause the work to cease, and in the verse 23. they made them cease by force and power, though it was but for a time as it appeares afterwards.
and Slay them and cause their work to cease, thus also in Ezra 4.9. you read of Rehum the Chancellor, and Shi•shi the Scribe, with the rest of their Sodales, pleading much the damage and dishonour of the King as in verse 13. and when they had god a commission they went up in haste unto Jerusalem to cause the work to cease, and in the verse 23. they made them cease by force and power, though it was but for a time as it appears afterwards.
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because he hath but a short time, the shorter the time the fiercer the rage of Sathan against all that keep the Commandements of God, and the Faith of Jesus;
Because he hath but a short time, the shorter the time the fierce the rage of Sathan against all that keep the commandments of God, and the Faith of jesus;
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Reas. 3. The last Reason is taken from afflicting Providence, He (the great God) changeth the times and the seasons, Dan. 2.21. the History of the Church in all ages hath informed us of this, that after a time of peace, comes a time of trouble, after a time of l•berty (to be as good as men would be and as they should be) there comes a time of restraint: and sometimes even in the valley of vision there is a day of perplexitie and treading down, and that from the Lord God of Hostes, as it is in Isai. 22.5.
Reas. 3. The last Reason is taken from afflicting Providence, He (the great God) changes the times and the seasons, Dan. 2.21. the History of the Church in all ages hath informed us of this, that After a time of peace, comes a time of trouble, After a time of l•berty (to be as good as men would be and as they should be) there comes a time of restraint: and sometime even in the valley of vision there is a day of perplexity and treading down, and that from the Lord God of Hosts, as it is in Isaiah 22.5.
When the People of God know not how to use their peace and liberty, when they have contracted the guilt of the Sins of such times, it is but righteous with the Lord to bring them into bondage, that they may know the service of the Lord with such a kind of Knowledg as Adam had after his fall, to know good by the want and evil by the feeling of it, by terrible thing• in righteousness wilt thou answer us O God, who yet art the God of our Salvation and the confidence of such as are in the ends of the Earth, Psal. 65.5.
When the People of God know not how to use their peace and liberty, when they have contracted the guilt of the Sins of such times, it is but righteous with the Lord to bring them into bondage, that they may know the service of the Lord with such a kind of Knowledge as Adam had After his fallen, to know good by the want and evil by the feeling of it, by terrible thing• in righteousness wilt thou answer us O God, who yet art the God of our Salvation and the confidence of such as Are in the ends of the Earth, Psalm 65.5.
But from hence also the cause of Religion comes to be in the same condition as the ship in which the disciples went when Christ was asleep, there came down such a storm upon the L•••, and they were so covered with the waves,
But from hence also the cause of Religion comes to be in the same condition as the ship in which the Disciples went when christ was asleep, there Come down such a storm upon the L•••, and they were so covered with the waves,
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and in the eighth of Mark and verse 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful Generation, •f him also shall the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with all his Holy Angels.
and in the eighth of Mark and verse 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful Generation, •f him also shall the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with all his Holy Angels.
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Give me leave then I beseech you, Honoured and Beloved, to present a few things unto you about this Caus•. I confess I should be utterly inexcusable in adventuring to shew my weakness in such a place at such a time as this, were I not able to call the Most H••h to Witness that nothing but Conscience of my duty put me and kept me upon this Subject:
Give me leave then I beseech you, Honoured and beloved, to present a few things unto you about this Caus•. I confess I should be utterly inexcusable in adventuring to show my weakness in such a place At such a time as this, were I not able to call the Most H••h to Witness that nothing but Conscience of my duty put me and kept me upon this Subject:
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First then, in the general the cause of God and his people amongst us is the Cause of Religion, I say the cause of Religion 〈 ◊ 〉 the profession and practize of the one true Religion to be in all thing, according to Gods Word.
First then, in the general the cause of God and his people among us is the Cause of Religion, I say the cause of Religion 〈 ◊ 〉 the profession and practice of the one true Religion to be in all thing, according to God's Word.
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and all other things shall be added Mat. 6 33. Accordingly when the Lord stirred up the spirits of so many of his people to come over into this wilderness, it was not for worldly wealth,
and all other things shall be added Mathew 6 33. Accordingly when the Lord stirred up the spirits of so many of his people to come over into this Wilderness, it was not for worldly wealth,
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and there are that have encreased here from small beginnings to great estates, that the Lord may call this whole generation to witness and say, O generation see the word of the Lord, have I been a wilderness unto you? Jer. 2.32.
and there Are that have increased Here from small beginnings to great estates, that the Lord may call this Whole generation to witness and say, Oh generation see the word of the Lord, have I been a Wilderness unto you? Jer. 2.32.
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and behold your numerous posterity, and great encrease in the blessings of the Land & Sea, have I been a wilderness unto you? we must needs answer, No Lord, thou hast been a gracious God,
and behold your numerous posterity, and great increase in the blessings of the Land & Sea, have I been a Wilderness unto you? we must needs answer, No Lord, thou hast been a gracious God,
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and exceeding good unto thy Servants, ever since we came into this wilderness, even in these earthly blessing, we live in a more plentifull & comfortable manner then ever we did •x••ct.
and exceeding good unto thy Servants, ever since we Come into this Wilderness, even in these earthly blessing, we live in a more plentiful & comfortable manner then ever we did •x••ct.
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But these are but additions, they are but additionall mercies, it was another thing and a better thing that we followed the Lord into the wilderness for.
But these Are but additions, they Are but additional Mercies, it was Another thing and a better thing that we followed the Lord into the Wilderness for.
Let Merchants and such as are increasing Cent per Cent remember this, Let others that have come over since at several times understand this, that worldly gain was not the end and designe of the people of New-England, but Religion. And if any man amongst us make Religion as twelve, and the world as thirteen, let such an one know he hath neither the spirit of a true New-England man, nor yet of a sincere Christian.
Let Merchant's and such as Are increasing Cent per Cent Remember this, Let Others that have come over since At several times understand this, that worldly gain was not the end and Design of the people of New england, but Religion. And if any man among us make Religion as twelve, and the world as thirteen, let such an one know he hath neither the Spirit of a true New england man, nor yet of a sincere Christian.
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We distinguish between the corruptions and disorders of Churches, and the Churches themselves. We profess communion with, not separation from the Churches of Christ in lawfull things.
We distinguish between the corruptions and disorders of Churches, and the Churches themselves. We profess communion with, not separation from the Churches of christ in lawful things.
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They are the European Churches, in which that numerous company of 144000. are said to stand with the •amb upon mount Sion, Rev. 14.1. and these are said to •••p the Commandements of God and the faith of Jesus verse 12. It is the doctrine and worship of the Reformed Churches comming out of Popery which are said to be as a Sea of glass man led with 〈 ◊ 〉, R•• 15.2. if g•••, then they are not clear as Cristall, as those in the Primitive times Chap. 4 6 and yet not as the blood of a dead man, as those under Popery Ch••. 16.3.
They Are the European Churches, in which that numerous company of 144000. Are said to stand with the •amb upon mount Sion, Rev. 14.1. and these Are said to •••p the commandments of God and the faith of jesus verse 12. It is the Doctrine and worship of the Reformed Churches coming out of Popery which Are said to be as a Sea of glass man led with 〈 ◊ 〉, R•• 15.2. if g•••, then they Are not clear as Crystal, as those in the Primitive times Chap. 4 6 and yet not as the blood of a dead man, as those under Popery Ch••. 16.3.
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and of contention within) and yet they that stand upon this Sea have gotten the victory over the Beast, and have the Harpes of God in their hands and are accepted of the Lord.
and of contention within) and yet they that stand upon this Sea have got the victory over the Beast, and have the Harps of God in their hands and Are accepted of the Lord.
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from which we made no separation, but a locall secession only into this wilderness, with true desires and endeavours after a more full Reformation according to Gods word.
from which we made no separation, but a local secession only into this Wilderness, with true Desires and endeavours After a more full Reformation according to God's word.
How inconsistent would such a toleration be, with the love of the one true Religion revealed in the word of God? would not such a state be guilty of having other Gods, where such a toleration is? is it not the end of Civill Authority, that men may live a quiet & peaceable life, in godliness as well as honesty? but not in the wayes of ungodliness, no more then in the wayes of dishonesty:
How inconsistent would such a toleration be, with the love of the one true Religion revealed in the word of God? would not such a state be guilty of having other God's, where such a toleration is? is it not the end of Civil authority, that men may live a quiet & peaceable life, in godliness as well as honesty? but not in the ways of ungodliness, no more then in the ways of dishonesty:
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in a word, the Gospel of Jesus Christ hath a right paramount, all rights in the world, it hath a Divine & Supream right to be received in every Nation,
in a word, the Gospel of jesus christ hath a right paramount, all rights in the world, it hath a Divine & Supreme right to be received in every nation,
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and the knee of Magistracie is to bow at the name of Jesus. This right carryes liberty along with it, for all such as profess the Gospel, to walk according to the Faith & Order of the Gospell.
and the knee of Magistracy is to bow At the name of jesus. This right carries liberty along with it, for all such as profess the Gospel, to walk according to the Faith & Order of the Gospel.
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That which is contrary to the Gospel hath no right, and therefore should have no liberty. But the Lawes which have been made by the Civill Government here, with respect unto Religion, whereby you have declared your professed subjection to the Gospel, and your non-toleration of that which is contrary thereunto; this will be a name and a glory to New-England so long as the Sun and Moon endure.
That which is contrary to the Gospel hath no right, and Therefore should have no liberty. But the Laws which have been made by the Civil Government Here, with respect unto Religion, whereby you have declared your professed subjection to the Gospel, and your Non-toleration of that which is contrary thereunto; this will be a name and a glory to New england so long as the Sun and Moon endure.
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And so much for the Negative, what the cause of God and his People amongst us is not, viz, not this Worlds good, not separation, not a toleration.
And so much for the Negative, what the cause of God and his People among us is not, videlicet, not this World's good, not separation, not a toleration.
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2. Now in the second place for the Affirmative, if my weakness was able to shew you what the Cause of God and his People in New-England is, according to its divine Originall and Native beautie, it would dazle the eyes of Angels daunt the hearts of devils, ravish and chain fast the Affections of all the Saints.
2. Now in the second place for the Affirmative, if my weakness was able to show you what the Cause of God and his People in New england is, according to its divine Original and Native beauty, it would dazzle the eyes of Angels daunt the hearts of Devils, ravish and chain fast the Affections of all the Saints.
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There was Religion in the Churches from whence we came, but New-Englands design in this vast undertaking, it was Reformation i. e. the avoyding of some special corruptions,
There was Religion in the Churches from whence we Come, but New-Englands Design in this vast undertaking, it was Reformation i. e. the avoiding of Some special corruptions,
and the Vigorous profession and practise of every thing, in Doctrine, worship and discipline, according to Scripture patterne: as in Heb. 8.5. when Moses was about to make the Tabernacle, he was admonished of God, saying, see that thou make it in all things according to the pattern shewed thee in the mount.
and the Vigorous profession and practice of every thing, in Doctrine, worship and discipline, according to Scripture pattern: as in Hebrew 8.5. when Moses was about to make the Tabernacle, he was admonished of God, saying, see that thou make it in all things according to the pattern showed thee in the mount.
and Law-giver, in his Church, that his written word might be acknowledged as the onely Rule, that onely and all his Institutions might be observed and enjoyed by us,
and Lawgiver, in his Church, that his written word might be acknowledged as the only Rule, that only and all his Institutions might be observed and enjoyed by us,
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This was the end of our coming hither, this is our Cause, hence I humbly conceive that the consent of the Synod here to the confession of Faith by the Assembly of Westminster,
This was the end of our coming hither, this is our Cause, hence I humbly conceive that the consent of the Synod Here to the Confessi of Faith by the Assembly of Westminster,
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and the platform of Discipline published in the year 49 these for the substance of them, have carryed with them a declaration of the Faith and order of these Churches,
and the platform of Discipline published in the year 49 these for the substance of them, have carried with them a declaration of the Faith and order of these Churches,
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it was the charge of our Saviour to the Church of Philadelphia, hold fast what thou hast, Rev. 3.11. it is also the duty of the People of God to go on unto Perfection, Heb. 6.1. A conceit of having allready attained a perfect reformation should be farr from us:
it was the charge of our Saviour to the Church of Philadelphia, hold fast what thou hast, Rev. 3.11. it is also the duty of the People of God to go on unto Perfection, Hebrew 6.1. A conceit of having already attained a perfect Reformation should be Far from us:
as the onely perfect rule, not that we have already attained or are already perfect, (as the Apostle speaks of himselfe, Phi•. 3.12.) but we are to press forward still unto this mark, that we may in all be conformable to the perfect rule of the word of God.
as the only perfect Rule, not that we have already attained or Are already perfect, (as the Apostle speaks of himself, Phi•. 3.12.) but we Are to press forward still unto this mark, that we may in all be conformable to the perfect Rule of the word of God.
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Hence what we have attained in Doctrine, Worship & Discipline, according to Gods Word, we must hold fast and then go forward unto any of the things of Christ, we are defective in, we must go forward still,
Hence what we have attained in Doctrine, Worship & Discipline, according to God's Word, we must hold fast and then go forward unto any of the things of christ, we Are defective in, we must go forward still,
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now if any of us their Children should yeild unto, or be instrumentall to set up in this Country, any of the wayes of mens inventions, such as Prelacie, imposed Leiturgies, humane Ceremonies in the Worship of God,
now if any of us their Children should yield unto, or be instrumental to Set up in this Country, any of the ways of men's Inventions, such as Prelacy, imposed Liturgies, humane Ceremonies in the Worship of God,
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Instance againe, if after such a publick witness as hath been given amongst us against a toleration of all Religions, there should be a graduall yeilding to a toleration of any false Religion, (either by Law,
Instance again, if After such a public witness as hath been given among us against a toleration of all Religions, there should be a gradual yielding to a toleration of any false Religion, (either by Law,
That Baptisme be administred to the Children of Church Members who have right thereunto. And that the Communion of Churches be better improved amongst us.
That Baptism be administered to the Children of Church Members who have right thereunto. And that the Communion of Churches be better improved among us.
And that we be very carefull there be no superstition amongst us, nothing supra statutum, in discipline no more then in worship that nothing be Imposed as necessary unto Church-Membership, which God hath not made necessary in his word;
And that we be very careful there be no Superstition among us, nothing supra Statutum, in discipline no more then in worship that nothing be Imposed as necessary unto Church membership, which God hath not made necessary in his word;
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nor to the left, that we neither add unto, nor take from, what he hath Commanded concerning the order of his house, Prov. 4.26, 27. Deut. 12.32. Heb. 8.5. Mat. 28.20.
nor to the left, that we neither add unto, nor take from, what he hath Commanded Concerning the order of his house, Curae 4.26, 27. Deuteronomy 12.32. Hebrew 8.5. Mathew 28.20.
Hence it is our duty to use all circumspection that there be no additions to, nor detractions from, the Lords institutions, but that all may be according to Scripture pattern;
Hence it is our duty to use all circumspection that there be no additions to, nor detractions from, the lords institutions, but that all may be according to Scripture pattern;
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and he urgeth his Exhortation by an Argument taken from a seven-fold Unity, wherein all sincere Christians agree, verse 4, 5. there is one body, and one Spirit, and one Hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme, one God and Father of us all.
and he urges his Exhortation by an Argument taken from a sevenfold Unity, wherein all sincere Christians agree, verse 4, 5. there is one body, and one Spirit, and one Hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all.
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if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels, and mercies, fulfill you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one min•:
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels, and Mercies, fulfil you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one min•:
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yet this is the duty of the People of God at all times, (especially at this time & in this place) to endeavour Ʋnion, that (so far as is possible) we may be of one judgment, of one heart,
yet this is the duty of the People of God At all times, (especially At this time & in this place) to endeavour Ʋnion, that (so Far as is possible) we may be of one judgement, of one heart,
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Hence there should be no affecting of dividing names and parties amongst us, but all should be for this, that the Lord may be one, and his name but one.
Hence there should be not affecting of dividing names and parties among us, but all should be for this, that the Lord may be one, and his name but one.
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Hence also it is desireable that one Catechisme, one confession of Faith, and one Covenant were agreed upon and used in the severall Churches as a meanes of consent.
Hence also it is desirable that one Catechism, one Confessi of Faith, and one Covenant were agreed upon and used in the several Churches as a means of consent.
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And hence again (so farr as the Lord gives liberty) there should be a frequent use of Councils amongst us, to enquire after the mind of God and his word, according to the pattern in Acts. 15. and other Scriptures. Its true that in times of Popery, there was great abuse of Councils: yet it is as true, that in divers of the first Centuries there was great advantage to the truth by meanes of Councils,
And hence again (so Far as the Lord gives liberty) there should be a frequent use of Councils among us, to inquire After the mind of God and his word, according to the pattern in Acts. 15. and other Scriptures. Its true that in times of Popery, there was great abuse of Councils: yet it is as true, that in diverse of the First Centuries there was great advantage to the truth by means of Councils,
They were constantly searching the Scripture, that they might reform all according to that, and before them, the Churches of the Waldenses for many hundreds of years, walking in the simplicitie of the Gospel, they had then frequent Councils,
They were constantly searching the Scripture, that they might reform all according to that, and before them, the Churches of the Waldenses for many hundreds of Years, walking in the simplicity of the Gospel, they had then frequent Councils,
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and their generall •ouncils every year, nor is there any one point more frequently insisted on, in the writings of our Divines of the Congregationall way then this of the right use of Councils.
and their general •ouncils every year, nor is there any one point more frequently insisted on, in the writings of our Divines of the Congregational Way then this of the right use of Councils.
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Not that the judgment of a Synod bindes any further the 〈 ◊ 〉 hath Conformity with the Scriptures, but Counsels are a meane, which the Lord hath appointed,
Not that the judgement of a Synod binds any further the 〈 ◊ 〉 hath Conformity with the Scriptures, but Counsels Are a mean, which the Lord hath appointed,
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so farr as we have attained, walking by the same rule, minding the same thing, leaving other things to God & time, Phil. 3.15.16. that is now, when all Gods meanes have been used, and yet some lesser things remain controversall amongst pious and sober men, who agree in the maine, there is the place for Christian forbearance, not in order to separation, but in order to union, for so the Apostle joynes them together, Ephe. 4.2, 3. in lowlyness and meeknes forbearing one another in love, and endeavouring to keep the unitie of the spirit in the bond of peace. In one word;
so Far as we have attained, walking by the same Rule, minding the same thing, leaving other things to God & time, Philip 3.15.16. that is now, when all God's means have been used, and yet Some lesser things remain controversal among pious and Sobrium men, who agree in the main, there is the place for Christian forbearance, not in order to separation, but in order to Union, for so the Apostle joins them together, Ephes 4.2, 3. in lowliness and meekness forbearing one Another in love, and endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace. In one word;
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union is to be endeavoured because the truth is but one, and forbearance is to be used because of the weaknes of men, which yet is as far from a toleration of a false Religion,
Union is to be endeavoured Because the truth is but one, and forbearance is to be used Because of the weakness of men, which yet is as Far from a toleration of a false Religion,
Thus I have shewed you (as my weaknes was able) what the cause of God and his people amongst us is Affirmatively, it is Reformation, a progress in reformation, and the Ʋnion of Reformers.
Thus I have showed you (as my weakness was able) what the cause of God and his people among us is Affirmatively, it is Reformation, a progress in Reformation, and the Ʋnion of Reformers.
Now I shall add but this one thing more, That this cause hath a Divine right, and a Divine liberty adjoyned unto it, according to the law of liberty, the Royall Law of God, as it is called, James 2.8, 12. i. e.
Now I shall add but this one thing more, That this cause hath a Divine right, and a Divine liberty adjoined unto it, according to the law of liberty, the Royal Law of God, as it is called, James 2.8, 12. i. e.
The one true Religion according to Scripture, being the only meanes to the highest end, the glory of God and the salvation of soules: and therefore what ever may be said of our interest in other respects,
The one true Religion according to Scripture, being the only means to the highest end, the glory of God and the salvation of Souls: and Therefore what ever may be said of our Interest in other respects,
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yet we may be sure of this, that here lyes our predominat interest & cause, and the great end for which we came into this wilderness, and continue in it.
yet we may be sure of this, that Here lies our predominat Interest & cause, and the great end for which we Come into this Wilderness, and continue in it.
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as the maintaining of the Cause of Religion, doth need and require more then ordinary help from the Lord himselfe, then it serves, to teach all that are sincerely affected unto this cause, what course we should take for the maintaining of it:
as the maintaining of the Cause of Religion, does need and require more then ordinary help from the Lord himself, then it serves, to teach all that Are sincerely affected unto this cause, what course we should take for the maintaining of it:
and that is this, to commend this cause unto Iehovah himself, beseeching him that he would maintain his own and his people Cause both now at this time even as the matter doth require;
and that is this, to commend this cause unto Jehovah himself, beseeching him that he would maintain his own and his people Cause both now At this time even as the matter does require;
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Here are the heads of our Tribes, the Honoured Magistrates, and Deputies of this Colonie, the Reverend Elders of the Churches, and a multitude of other Godly People; and I am perswaded you are affected to this Cause,
Here Are the Heads of our Tribes, the Honoured Magistrates, and Deputies of this Colony, the Reverend Elders of the Churches, and a multitude of other Godly People; and I am persuaded you Are affected to this Cause,
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I desire onely to discharge the duty of a poor Servant of the Lord and yours, by putting you in remembrance of that which the Text here points us unto,
I desire only to discharge the duty of a poor Servant of the Lord and yours, by putting you in remembrance of that which the Text Here points us unto,
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and unto God would I commit my Cause, which doth great things, and unsearchable, and mervellous things without number, who disappointeth the devices of the crafty, to set up on high those that are low, that such as mourne may be exalted unto safety.
and unto God would I commit my Cause, which does great things, and unsearchable, and mervellous things without number, who disappointeth the devices of the crafty, to Set up on high those that Are low, that such as mourn may be exalted unto safety.
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and marveilous things without number, unto him who hath maintained, who doth maintaine, and will maintain his Own and his Peoples Cause according to the Counsel of his own will,
and marvelous things without number, unto him who hath maintained, who does maintain, and will maintain his Own and his Peoples Cause according to the Counsel of his own will,
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Answ. I Answer breifly in this one direction, (which will be useful to the Honoured worthies of the General Court, and yet will also reach the meanest in the Congregation) that you commit the safety of this cause to the Lord himselfe, in the same way as you do commit unto him the Salvation of your own soules, I say, that we do all commit this cause unto the Lord even in the same way as we do every one commit unto him the Salvation of our Soules.
Answer I Answer briefly in this one direction, (which will be useful to the Honoured worthies of the General Court, and yet will also reach the Meanest in the Congregation) that you commit the safety of this cause to the Lord himself, in the same Way as you do commit unto him the Salvation of your own Souls, I say, that we do all commit this cause unto the Lord even in the same Way as we do every one commit unto him the Salvation of our Souls.
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You may see the bottom of this direction in 1 Pet. 4.19. where the Apostle adviseth Christians in evil times, to commit the keeping of their Soules unto God in w•l•ing as unto a Faithfull Creator.
You may see the bottom of this direction in 1 Pet. 4.19. where the Apostle adviseth Christians in evil times, to commit the keeping of their Souls unto God in w•l•ing as unto a Faithful Creator.
I doubt not but there are abundance here that are acquainted with this, when in the midst of Spirituall distresses you commit your Soules to the mercy of God in Christ in the promise, you do also remember the way of well-doing, the way of Gods Commandements, (the narrow way to life which our Saviour hath told us of) and in that way you do commit your Soul into the hand of Jesus Christ, Sanctifying him as your onely and alsufficient Saviour.
I doubt not but there Are abundance Here that Are acquainted with this, when in the midst of Spiritual Distresses you commit your Souls to the mercy of God in christ in the promise, you do also Remember the Way of welldoing, the Way of God's commandments, (the narrow Way to life which our Saviour hath told us of) and in that Way you do commit your Soul into the hand of jesus christ, Sanctifying him as your only and All-sufficient Saviour.
Commit this Cause to the Lord in the way of well doing, thus the Apostle informs us, that this is the will of God, that we keep in the way of well doing 1 Pet. 2.15. and upon this ground, he Exhorts in the same place, verse 13, 14. Submit your selves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake.
Commit this Cause to the Lord in the Way of well doing, thus the Apostle informs us, that this is the will of God, that we keep in the Way of well doing 1 Pet. 2.15. and upon this ground, he Exhorts in the same place, verse 13, 14. Submit your selves to every Ordinance of man for the lords sake.
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yet ( hic aut iste singularis modus as divines use to speak) this o• that particular forme of Civil Government is an Ordinance of man, it is NONLATINALPHABET, a humane Creature.
yet (hic Or iste singularis modus as Divines use to speak) this o• that particular Form of Civil Government is an Ordinance of man, it is, a humane Creature.
and that for the Lords sake, for so is the will of God, that with well doing you put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, as the Apostle there speaks verse 15.
and that for the lords sake, for so is the will of God, that with well doing you put to silence the ignorance of foolish men, as the Apostle there speaks verse 15.
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but here lyes the exercise of Godly wisdom to keep in the narrow way of well-doing shewed in the word of God, to fear God, and Honour the King, to give unto God the things that are Gods,
but Here lies the exercise of Godly Wisdom to keep in the narrow Way of welldoing showed in the word of God, to Fear God, and Honour the King, to give unto God the things that Are God's,
The Counsel of our Saviour is to be remembred, be wise as serpents, and Innocent as Doves, the Serpents ey in the Doves head, becomes a Christian well, it is for the honour of Religion when the Servants of God cary it so as Paul did, so as to give no occasion;
The Counsel of our Saviour is to be remembered, be wise as Serpents, and Innocent as Dove, the Serpents ey in the Dove head, becomes a Christian well, it is for the honour of Religion when the Servants of God carry it so as Paul did, so as to give no occasion;
and so as Daniel did in whom there was an excellent Spirit Dan. 6.3 and the excellencie of his Spirit did appear in this, that he behaved himselfe so as those that sought to find occasion against him, could find none,
and so as daniel did in whom there was an excellent Spirit Dan. 6.3 and the excellency of his Spirit did appear in this, that he behaved himself so as those that sought to find occasion against him, could find none,
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for as much as he was faithfull, neither was there any Errour or fault in him, then said these men, we shall not find any occasion against this Daniel,
for as much as he was faithful, neither was there any Error or fault in him, then said these men, we shall not find any occasion against this daniel,
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we must obey God rather then men, if it come to a stress, but in managing publick affairs in such times as Daniel lived in the matter did so require for him to be so carefull,
we must obey God rather then men, if it come to a stress, but in managing public affairs in such times as daniel lived in the matter did so require for him to be so careful,
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The Holy Ghost informes us, it is the Wisdom of the prudent to understand his way, Prov. 14.8. And a wise mans heart discerneth of time and Judgment: and in Ephes. 5.17. Be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
The Holy Ghost informs us, it is the Wisdom of the prudent to understand his Way, Curae 14.8. And a wise men heart discerneth of time and Judgement: and in Ephesians 5.17. Be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
In matters divine where we have a clear Command, with Moses we must not yeild an hoof, but in matters humane, Summum jus may be Summa injuria, standing upon extream right, may prove extream wrong, Salu• populi suprema Lex, the safety of the Common-wealth, is the supream Law.
In matters divine where we have a clear Command, with Moses we must not yield an hoof, but in matters humane, Summum jus may be Summa injuria, standing upon extreme right, may prove extreme wrong, Salu• People Supreme Lex, the safety of the Commonwealth, is the supreme Law.
First peaceable from Schisme in the Church, and sedition in the Common-Wealth, or whatsoever tends unto faction, studying to be quiet, and every one to do their own work, and then faithfull to the cause of Religion according to our duty to God:
First peaceable from Schism in the Church, and sedition in the commonwealth, or whatsoever tends unto faction, studying to be quiet, and every one to do their own work, and then faithful to the cause of Religion according to our duty to God:
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••w after the things which make for peace, and beware of such things as may endanger it amongst your selves, let none say that these or those are disaffected to the Cause of God and his People,
••w After the things which make for peace, and beware of such things as may endanger it among your selves, let none say that these or those Are disaffected to the Cause of God and his People,
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because they see not 〈 ◊ 〉 some things as others do, do not impropriate the cause of Religion to some in opposition to others, who profess the same cause, none should speak of themselves as if they were the Godly party and eminently Saints and faithful with despising others, nothing is more offensive amongst Christians,
Because they see not 〈 ◊ 〉 Some things as Others do, do not impropriate the cause of Religion to Some in opposition to Others, who profess the same cause, none should speak of themselves as if they were the Godly party and eminently Saints and faithful with despising Others, nothing is more offensive among Christians,
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but how doth the Apostle write unto them all, 1 Cor. 1.2. 2 Cor. 1.2. to the Saints at Corinth, and to all that call upon the Name of the Lord Jesus, their Lord and ours;
but how does the Apostle write unto them all, 1 Cor. 1.2. 2 Cor. 1.2. to the Saints At Corinth, and to all that call upon the Name of the Lord jesus, their Lord and ours;
mark that expression their Lord and ours, theirs and ours, wherin the Apostle checks the conceitedness in some that would impale and inclose the common Cause of Christ unto themselves and some peculiar Opinion of theirs, let us beware of this.
mark that expression their Lord and ours, theirs and ours, wherein the Apostle Checks the conceitedness in Some that would impale and enclose the Common Cause of christ unto themselves and Some peculiar Opinion of theirs, let us beware of this.
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or in a way of provoking one another, avoyding jealousi•s and uncharitable censures, being watchfull that Satan get no advantage, this also is for our Admonition,
or in a Way of provoking one Another, avoiding jealousi•s and uncharitable censures, being watchful that Satan get no advantage, this also is for our Admonition,
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and I hope that the votes of this day will make it appear you have a due respect unto your ancient Magistrates that have born the burden and heat of the day,
and I hope that the votes of this day will make it appear you have a due respect unto your ancient Magistrates that have born the burden and heat of the day,
When once in Capua they were thinking of leaving out some of their Senators, they considered where they should have better and what might follow, (they considered what might follow) and this Reconciled their mindes.
When once in Capua they were thinking of leaving out Some of their Senators, they considered where they should have better and what might follow, (they considered what might follow) and this Reconciled their minds.
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but for the present all should be carefull that there may be a peaceable transaction of the publick affaire, and a peaceable Subjection to the Government here,
but for the present all should be careful that there may be a peaceable transaction of the public affair, and a peaceable Subjection to the Government Here,
and that all the People as one Man doe manifest their due sense of the many, Blessings they have enjoyed under the present Government for so many years, that there may be conjoyned Prayers and endeavours for the continuance of it, according to the Patent, which under God and the King is to be acknowledged as the foundation of the civil Government here.
and that all the People as one Man do manifest their due sense of the many, Blessings they have enjoyed under the present Government for so many Years, that there may be conjoined Prayers and endeavours for the Continuance of it, according to the Patent, which under God and the King is to be acknowledged as the Foundation of the civil Government Here.
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It is now 35 year since I well Remember, in the year 28 that one of the first Ministers that came over into this Wilderness, giving some account of his grounds in a great Assembly of many Thousands at Leicester in Old-England, he mentioned this as one, the mercy of the Patent,
It is now 35 year since I well remember, in the year 28 that one of the First Ministers that Come over into this Wilderness, giving Some account of his grounds in a great Assembly of many Thousands At Leicester in Old-England, he mentioned this as one, the mercy of the Patent,
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and to admit unto freedom such as they should think meet, and that Religion was the Principall end of this Plantation in his Majesties Royal intention and the adventurers free possession.
and to admit unto freedom such as they should think meet, and that Religion was the Principal end of this Plantation in his Majesties Royal intention and the adventurers free possession.
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This whole generation hath seen how good the Lord hath been unto us in this Wilderness for so many years under the Government setled here by the Patent.
This Whole generation hath seen how good the Lord hath been unto us in this Wilderness for so many Years under the Government settled Here by the Patent.
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And thus to be peaceable & faithful in Israel, is the way of well doing, wherin we are to commit the maintaining of the Cause of Religion to the Lord our God.
And thus to be peaceable & faithful in Israel, is the Way of well doing, wherein we Are to commit the maintaining of the Cause of Religion to the Lord our God.
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but keep in the narrow way of wel-doing and yet meet with such stormes of Providence as they are at their Wits end what remaines then but Prayers & tears? O our God we know not what to doe,
but keep in the narrow Way of welldoing and yet meet with such storms of Providence as they Are At their Wits end what remains then but Prayers & tears? Oh our God we know not what to do,
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3. Last of all, Sanctifie the Lord himselfe as the alsufficient maintainer of this Cause as David said, th•• O Lord art the maintainer of my L••, Psal. 16.5.
3. Last of all, Sanctify the Lord himself as the All-sufficient maintainer of this Cause as David said, th•• Oh Lord art the maintainer of my L••, Psalm 16.5.
and watchfull, and skilful, for the preservation of it, and therefore in quietness, and confidence, in returning and resting shall we be saved, as the Prophet speaks, Isai. 30.15. we should not onely submit unto, but acquiesce and rest in the Infinite Wisdom and good pleasure of God, that he may doe it in his own way, rejoicing in this, that the Lord Reignes over all.
and watchful, and skilful, for the preservation of it, and Therefore in quietness, and confidence, in returning and resting shall we be saved, as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 30.15. we should not only submit unto, but acquiesce and rest in the Infinite Wisdom and good pleasure of God, that he may do it in his own Way, rejoicing in this, that the Lord Reigns over all.
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the ship of the Church may be endangered, it cannot be drowned so long as the Lord lives, he hath a thousand wayes (that we know not of) for him to maintain his own and his Peoples Cause.
the ship of the Church may be endangered, it cannot be drowned so long as the Lord lives, he hath a thousand ways (that we know not of) for him to maintain his own and his Peoples Cause.
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