The spring of strengthning grace in the Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ demonstrated in a plain and short sermon / preached at Twickenham in Middlesex, near Hampton-Court, April 16, 1648, by Thomas Hill ...
there is one body, one spirit, even as you are all called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
there is one body, one Spirit, even as you Are all called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all,
and they leave a very great obligation upon you, as Saints to study Vnity. Secondly, There is an Argument from the Equity of the thing, in the 7. Verse.
and they leave a very great obligation upon you, as Saints to study Unity. Secondly, There is an Argument from the Equity of the thing, in the 7. Verse.
and therefore it is most incongruous, that they should be distracted and divided, so as to reflect dishonorably upon him that is the sole efficient cause of them,
and Therefore it is most incongruous, that they should be distracted and divided, so as to reflect dishonourably upon him that is the sole efficient cause of them,
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But then fourthly and lastly, You have here another Argument from the necessity of it, till we all come to the Vnity of Faith, and that we be no more tossed to and fro as children,
But then fourthly and lastly, You have Here Another Argument from the necessity of it, till we all come to the Unity of Faith, and that we be no more tossed to and from as children,
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in the 15. Verse, which by Gods assistance, according as the weak measure of strength I have will bear, I shall insist upon at this time, But speaking or following the Truth in Love, grow up into Christ in all things, which is the head: where first, its clear,
in the 15. Verse, which by God's assistance, according as the weak measure of strength I have will bear, I shall insist upon At this time, But speaking or following the Truth in Love, grow up into christ in all things, which is the head: where First, its clear,
2. The Lord Jesus Christ when he ascended and gave gifts to men, did intend, did expect, that there should be such an entertainment of the gospel, that we should grow up into Christ in all things, who is the head.
2. The Lord jesus christ when he ascended and gave Gifts to men, did intend, did expect, that there should be such an entertainment of the gospel, that we should grow up into christ in all things, who is the head.
when he forfeited his headship, and all that he did enjoy, by eating the forbidden fruit, that family was dissolved, he was turn'd out of Paradice, all was scattered abroad,
when he forfeited his headship, and all that he did enjoy, by eating the forbidden fruit, that family was dissolved, he was turned out of Paradise, all was scattered abroad,
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and to that purpose, out of the riches of his Grace, and the infiniteness of his Wisdom, that which Angels could not reach, which men had not so much as any thoughts of,
and to that purpose, out of the riches of his Grace, and the infiniteness of his Wisdom, that which Angels could not reach, which men had not so much as any thoughts of,
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or desires after, God pitched upon, namely, Christ, and designed him the Head of the Corporation of his Church, of a certain number given unto him in his eternal Counsel, for whom he should undertake;
or Desires After, God pitched upon, namely, christ, and designed him the Head of the Corporation of his Church, of a certain number given unto him in his Eternal Counsel, for whom he should undertake;
and this learned Expositors conceive to be the meaning of that place, where he speaks of NONLATINALPHABET there in Ephesians 1.10. That he might gather together all things, that all things might be headed under one; headed under Jesus Christ:
and this learned Expositors conceive to be the meaning of that place, where he speaks of there in Ephesians 1.10. That he might gather together all things, that all things might be headed under one; headed under jesus christ:
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as the Apostle Peter speaks of him in 1 Pet, 3.22. Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God, Angels, Authorities and Powers being made subject to him ;
as the Apostle Peter speaks of him in 1 Pet, 3.22. Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God, Angels, Authorities and Powers being made Subject to him;
As he is the Foundation stone, and so supports the building, so he is the Corner stone, both the beauty, and strength, and union of the building, Fundatio fundatissima, as Junius renders it, in Isa 28.16. a most sure foundation, and the Corner stone, as Peter hath it, in 1 Pet. 2.7, 8. with reference to that place;
As he is the Foundation stone, and so supports the building, so he is the Corner stone, both the beauty, and strength, and Union of the building, Fundatio fundatissima, as Junius renders it, in Isaiah 28.16. a most sure Foundation, and the Corner stone, as Peter hath it, in 1 Pet. 2.7, 8. with Referente to that place;
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the next thing is now, The appropriation of this Headship, to whom is he a head? He is an external Head to all the members of the visible Church, to all professors as he is a vine,
the next thing is now, The appropriation of this Headship, to whom is he a head? He is an external Head to all the members of the visible Church, to all professors as he is a vine,
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but indeed, he is properly the Head of his body, the Saviour of his body ; he is a Head to those, to whom he is a Saviour, in Ephesians 5.23. As the King hath a common relation to all his Subjects, but a more pecular relation to the Queen, who is a Subject and a Spouse, and so hath Jesus Christ to his Church ;
but indeed, he is properly the Head of his body, the Saviour of his body; he is a Head to those, to whom he is a Saviour, in Ephesians 5.23. As the King hath a Common Relation to all his Subject's, but a more peculiar Relation to the Queen, who is a Subject and a Spouse, and so hath jesus christ to his Church;
or given all to Christ, or that the Spirit of God will apply that Redemption to all, for there is a commensuration, there is an adaequation, betwixt the three glorious Persons in the Trinity, and their workings for the Salvation of the Saints: Jesus Christ dyes for those whom God hath given to him, with purposes of Salvation;
or given all to christ, or that the Spirit of God will apply that Redemption to all, for there is a commensuration, there is an adequation, betwixt the three glorious Persons in the Trinity, and their workings for the Salvation of the Saints: jesus christ dies for those whom God hath given to him, with Purposes of Salvation;
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I do not deny, but all the wicked in the world, may have some benefit by the death of Christ, as all have some common pledges of the bounty of God, and all may have some common operations of the Spirit of God ;
I do not deny, but all the wicked in the world, may have Some benefit by the death of christ, as all have Some Common pledges of the bounty of God, and all may have Some Common operations of the Spirit of God;
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Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, Sanctification of the Spirit, and the sprinkling of the blood of Christ, in 1 Pet. 1.2. indeed in 1 John 2.2. He is a propitiation for our sins, and not for ours onely, but for the sins of the whole world:
Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, Sanctification of the Spirit, and the sprinkling of the blood of christ, in 1 Pet. 1.2. indeed in 1 John 2.2. He is a propitiation for our Sins, and not for ours only, but for the Sins of the Whole world:
and therefore to shew that they had not all Religion now engross'd amongst them, and that the Election of God did not still run amongst them, only he speaks in that dialect, he did not intend every particular man in the world,
and Therefore to show that they had not all Religion now engrossed among them, and that the Election of God did not still run among them, only he speaks in that dialect, he did not intend every particular man in the world,
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whether Kings, and all in Authority, or Servants, or others, not every particular person, but as in one place Jews or Gentiles, so in another place, not this or that condition, but all estates, and all relations, and all conditions ;
whither Kings, and all in authority, or Servants, or Others, not every particular person, but as in one place jews or Gentiles, so in Another place, not this or that condition, but all estates, and all relations, and all conditions;
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but still the Appropriation is to the Church, as here he saith, from whom the whole body is joyned together in the 16. Vers. from whom, from Christ the whole body is joyned together,
but still the Appropriation is to the Church, as Here he Says, from whom the Whole body is joined together in the 16. Vers. from whom, from christ the Whole body is joined together,
and as he had a Commission from his Father, and came under the Broad-Seal of Heaven, so he had a strong inclination •••m his own bowels, to engage him to it; there is his Title: the use of this,
and as he had a Commission from his Father, and Come under the Broad-Seal of Heaven, so he had a strong inclination •••m his own bowels, to engage him to it; there is his Title: the use of this,
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life, nourishment, direction, and all those admirable advantages to the body ; we cannot allow a Caput Vicarium, a Ministerial Head, there is no need of that;
life, nourishment, direction, and all those admirable advantages to the body; we cannot allow a Caput Vicar, a Ministerial Head, there is no need of that;
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there are very notable expressions in several of the Prophets, as in Daniel, There are four great Monarchies, then came a little stone hewen out of the mountain,
there Are very notable expressions in several of the prophets, as in daniel, There Are four great Monarchies, then Come a little stone hewn out of the mountain,
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though there be no preparations in them to raise a defence, he will create it; yea in Zach. 12.2. Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling to all people round about:
though there be no preparations in them to raise a defence, he will create it; yea in Zach 12.2. Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling to all people round about:
though all the people of the earth shall be gathered together against it ; O what encouragement is here for the poor Saints, the Citizens of Jerusalem!
though all the people of the earth shall be gathered together against it; Oh what encouragement is Here for the poor Saints, the Citizens of Jerusalem!
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although they may have it may be some particular advantages, as it is said of the Romans, they were Pralio victi, but not Bello, it may be now and then they may get an advantage in this combate against the Church, but yet they shall never totally and finally overcome them, though they be all gathered together;
although they may have it may be Some particular advantages, as it is said of the Roman, they were Pralio Victi, but not Bello, it may be now and then they may get an advantage in this combat against the Church, but yet they shall never totally and finally overcome them, though they be all gathered together;
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There will a time come, when the Lord will grinde to pieces, all those that have any Antipathy against Jerusalem, when God will trample Satan and all other Enemies under the feet of his Jerusalem, when God will call for all them forth, that would not have him to rule over them, Bring forth mine Enemies that would not I should raign over them,
There will a time come, when the Lord will grind to Pieces, all those that have any Antipathy against Jerusalem, when God will trample Satan and all other Enemies under the feet of his Jerusalem, when God will call for all them forth, that would not have him to Rule over them, Bring forth mine Enemies that would not I should Reign over them,
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an head without a body were prodigious, and therefore that Doctrine of the Arminians must needs prove false, That would have Jesus Christ come into the world upon these terms, and to dye upon such considerations, that all things should be left so far to mans Free-will, that it was in their power,
an head without a body were prodigious, and Therefore that Doctrine of the Arminians must needs prove false, That would have jesus christ come into the world upon these terms, and to die upon such considerations, that all things should be left so Far to men Freewill, that it was in their power,
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yea, where Arminius hath four decrees concerning the Salvation of men, you may be within the compass of all those four decrees, and yet not be saved, a miserable condition;
yea, where Arminius hath four decrees Concerning the Salvation of men, you may be within the compass of all those four decrees, and yet not be saved, a miserable condition;
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but he tells you not that he hath decreed to give faith and repentance to any one man, to enable him to believe, and therefore it is a most dishonorable Doctrine to the Headship of Christ ;
but he tells you not that he hath decreed to give faith and Repentance to any one man, to enable him to believe, and Therefore it is a most dishonourable Doctrine to the Headship of christ;
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4. Take heed (I beseech you) of any obstructions that might hinder a sweet communion betwixt the Head and the Members, that might hinder an intercourse betwixt Jesus Christ and your souls;
4. Take heed (I beseech you) of any obstructions that might hinder a sweet communion betwixt the Head and the Members, that might hinder an intercourse betwixt jesus christ and your Souls;
and it shall be given you, in James 1.5. as you should give him the honor of his Soveraignty, allowing him this, that as the Potter, he may make some vessels to honor, and some to dishonor, as he pleaseth.
and it shall be given you, in James 1.5. as you should give him the honour of his Sovereignty, allowing him this, that as the Potter, he may make Some vessels to honour, and Some to dishonour, as he Pleases.
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nor upon your duties, nor upon ordinances onely, but live upon Jesus Christ in all, so give Christ the honor of being the spring of your Supplies; in him are fresh springs.
nor upon your duties, nor upon ordinances only, but live upon jesus christ in all, so give christ the honour of being the spring of your Supplies; in him Are fresh springs.
4. Give him the honor of being the best friend in the world, and labor for such an intimacy with him, that he and you may be acquainted, for he saith, If ye love him, and keep his commandments, he and his Father will come and take up his abode with you,
4. Give him the honour of being the best friend in the world, and labour for such an intimacy with him, that he and you may be acquainted, for he Says, If you love him, and keep his Commandments, he and his Father will come and take up his Abided with you,
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and he will manifest himself to you, in John 14.23. O how much of heaven will that soul have upon earth, that he should have Jesus Christ come and dwell with him!
and he will manifest himself to you, in John 14.23. O how much of heaven will that soul have upon earth, that he should have jesus christ come and dwell with him!
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O that then Jesus Christ should particularize some general Scripture to you, or bring something to your minde that you have heard in a Sermon, it may be a dozen years ago;
Oh that then jesus christ should particularise Some general Scripture to you, or bring something to your mind that you have herd in a Sermon, it may be a dozen Years ago;
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The Lord Jesus Christ did intend, and doth expect, that upon his ascension and giving gifts ▪ there should be such an entertainment of the Gospel, that we might grow up into him in all things, who is the Head:
The Lord jesus christ did intend, and does expect, that upon his Ascension and giving Gifts ▪ there should be such an entertainment of the Gospel, that we might grow up into him in all things, who is the Head:
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when you look upon God and his attributes, to finde proportionable impressions upon your souls, by his greatness, to learn to fear him, by his godness to love him;
when you look upon God and his attributes, to find proportionable impressions upon your Souls, by his greatness, to Learn to Fear him, by his Goodness to love him;
when you look upon the Spirit of God, and his working, then likewise to feel some stamps answerable thereunto, that you may have an inclination to comply with him in all things ;
when you look upon the Spirit of God, and his working, then likewise to feel Some stamps answerable thereunto, that you may have an inclination to comply with him in all things;
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so likewise when ye behold Jesus Christ in the passages of his redemption, to make use of all, that there may be some proportionable correspondency betwixt his dispensations towards you, and your improvement of them.
so likewise when you behold jesus christ in the passages of his redemption, to make use of all, that there may be Some proportionable correspondency betwixt his dispensations towards you, and your improvement of them.
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And here I shall briefly desire you to consider under this point, these three particulars: First, The intention it self, and the expectation of Jesus Christ. Secondly, The grounds of it: and Thirdly, The ends of it.
And Here I shall briefly desire you to Consider under this point, these three particulars: First, The intention it self, and the expectation of jesus christ. Secondly, The grounds of it: and Thirdly, The ends of it.
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For the compleating of the graces of those Saints, both in the degrees, and in the activity of them, for Jesus Christ (it is an admirable condescending expression) reckoneth not himself compleat, till all his members be compleat;
For the completing of the graces of those Saints, both in the Degrees, and in the activity of them, for jesus christ (it is an admirable condescending expression) Reckoneth not himself complete, till all his members be complete;
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not onely a concorporating with Jews, as the Gentile Churches did, in the 3. of the Ephesians, not onely an incorporating into Jesus Christ, though that is very much, into the body of Christ,
not only a concorporating with jews, as the Gentile Churches did, in the 3. of the Ephesians, not only an incorporating into jesus christ, though that is very much, into the body of christ,
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I would not be too bold with those expressions of Nazianzen, because I see they are abused, NONLATINALPHABET It is an admirable one that Athanasius hath, That Jesus Christ took the nature of man upon him, that so we might have the nature of God conveyed to us, the divine nature;
I would not be too bold with those expressions of Nazianzen, Because I see they Are abused, It is an admirable one that Athanasius hath, That jesus christ took the nature of man upon him, that so we might have the nature of God conveyed to us, the divine nature;
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there is a ground for that expression, in 2 Pet. 1.4. and a delivering up into Christ, into his word, in Rom. 6.17. the form of doctrine into which you were delivered ;
there is a ground for that expression, in 2 Pet. 1.4. and a delivering up into christ, into his word, in Rom. 6.17. the from of Doctrine into which you were Delivered;
and then withal, that Christ might be in you, and you might be in Christ, that there might be a mutual in-dwelling, as in that place in John, yea, that we may come to live in the Spirit, and walk in the Spirit, in Gal. 5.25. yea, and that the very life of Faith, the life that we live, may be by faith in the Son of God, in Gal. 2.20. not onely now and then to pray in faith, but to live by faith, to act all in faith;
and then withal, that christ might be in you, and you might be in christ, that there might be a mutual indwelling, as in that place in John, yea, that we may come to live in the Spirit, and walk in the Spirit, in Gal. 5.25. yea, and that the very life of Faith, the life that we live, may be by faith in the Son of God, in Gal. 2.20. not only now and then to pray in faith, but to live by faith, to act all in faith;
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for our being and well being, having our subsistence in him, in God the Father, and in Christ Jesus, as in 1 Thess. 1.1. when we are converted, we come to have a new subsistence in Christ:
for our being and well being, having our subsistence in him, in God the Father, and in christ jesus, as in 1 Thess 1.1. when we Are converted, we come to have a new subsistence in christ:
for it is he that works in you the will and the deed, of his own good pleasure, as in Phil. 2.13. for comforts, and for hopes, in 1 Pet. 1.8. That you may have joy through believing, and the God of peace fill you with hope, in Rom. 15.13. all our strength and comfort lies in union with Christ, and influence from him:
for it is he that works in you the will and the deed, of his own good pleasure, as in Philip 2.13. for comforts, and for hope's, in 1 Pet. 1.8. That you may have joy through believing, and the God of peace fill you with hope, in Rom. 15.13. all our strength and Comfort lies in Union with christ, and influence from him:
It is an easie matter to sprout in hypocrisie, and in self-love, and in earthliness, and so in a formal external profession, and to have a bulk of outward performances;
It is an easy matter to sprout in hypocrisy, and in Self-love, and in earthliness, and so in a formal external profession, and to have a bulk of outward performances;
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that is a melting place, a winning place, in Rev. 3.20. Jesus Christ is impatient (as it were, I may speak it with reverence) to want communion with them who are his in Gods eternal counsels.
that is a melting place, a winning place, in Rev. 3.20. jesus christ is impatient (as it were, I may speak it with Reverence) to want communion with them who Are his in God's Eternal Counsels.
Till we all come to the unity of faith, and to the perfect stature of the fulness of the age in Christ, therefore there is such a pitch, and Jesus Christ expects it;
Till we all come to the unity of faith, and to the perfect stature of the fullness of the age in christ, Therefore there is such a pitch, and jesus christ expects it;
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there is a minimum quod sic, as Philosophers speak about natural bodies, so about every member of the mystical body, you must come to such a degree of grace before you are fit for heaven;
there is a minimum quod sic, as Philosophers speak about natural bodies, so about every member of the mystical body, you must come to such a degree of grace before you Are fit for heaven;
Heaven is a holy place, and God is a holy God, and thou hast a very cursed sinful nature, very unfit for heaven, till thou be pollished, fashioned and framed; now Jesus Christ expects this: The third particular follows;
Heaven is a holy place, and God is a holy God, and thou hast a very cursed sinful nature, very unfit for heaven, till thou be polished, fashioned and framed; now jesus christ expects this: The third particular follows;
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and stablished in the faith, in Colosians 2.7. Now the next end is this, Your improvement of Christ: An improvement of him, for what purpose? Why, for all necessary gifts ;
and established in the faith, in Colossians 2.7. Now the next end is this, Your improvement of christ: an improvement of him, for what purpose? Why, for all necessary Gifts;
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he hath variety of graces, he hath abundance of Spirit, that you may be filled with all the fulness of God, as I remember in Eph. 3.19. In all conditions and relations ;
he hath variety of graces, he hath abundance of Spirit, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God, as I Remember in Ephesians 3.19. In all conditions and relations;
I'le be bold to say a word to my Brethren of the Ministery: O that Ministers would chiefly study and minde this work, this is proper Pulpit-work, to put people upon such an entertainment of the Gospel, that they might improve Jesus Christ,
I'll be bold to say a word to my Brothers of the Ministry: Oh that Ministers would chiefly study and mind this work, this is proper Pulpit-work, to put people upon such an entertainment of the Gospel, that they might improve jesus christ,
Paul was sent, had a Commission, according to the faith of Gods elect, in Tit. 1.1. and Gal. 4.19. I travel in birth with you (saith Paul) till Christ be formed in you:
Paul was sent, had a Commission, according to the faith of God's elect, in Tit. 1.1. and Gal. 4.19. I travel in birth with you (Says Paul) till christ be formed in you:
It was a great speech, yet I have heard it as a certain truth concerning Reverend Mr. Bains, That every Sermon cost him as much in his sence (as he thought) as it did ordinarily cost a woman to bring a childe into the world;
It was a great speech, yet I have herd it as a certain truth Concerning Reverend Mr. Bains, That every Sermon cost him as much in his sense (as he Thought) as it did ordinarily cost a woman to bring a child into the world;
then in this famous City, and never more seasonably, then when the Representative of the City is met, namely, that you would consider, What means you enjoy, what Gospel-light the Lord hath entrusted you with, and what he expects from you ;
then in this famous city, and never more seasonably, then when the Representative of the city is met, namely, that you would Consider, What means you enjoy, what Gospel light the Lord hath Entrusted you with, and what he expects from you;
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will it not be much easier for Sodom and Gomorrah, then for London another day? you that have been lifted up with Capernaum to heaven, if you improve not the means, make account,
will it not be much Easier for Sodom and Gomorrah, then for London Another day? you that have been lifted up with Capernaum to heaven, if you improve not the means, make account,
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And all I have to say, is this, Let it be your care so to improve the Gospel, that you may derive more from Christ, and live more in Christ, and express more of Christ ▪ that you may be inclined and enabled to do more for Christ:
And all I have to say, is this, Let it be your care so to improve the Gospel, that you may derive more from christ, and live more in christ, and express more of christ ▪ that you may be inclined and enabled to do more for christ:
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Brethren, let me confidently say it, That measure of growth that might please God in some parts of England, will not satisfie God from you that live in London ;
Brothers, let me confidently say it, That measure of growth that might please God in Some parts of England, will not satisfy God from you that live in London;
why? because as you have higher food, and more spiritual and more glorious Gospel-discoveries, the Lord expects proportionable improvements: And let me say this,
why? Because as you have higher food, and more spiritual and more glorious Gospel discoveries, the Lord expects proportionable improvements: And let me say this,
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though it is true, the maner of conveying the power of exercising the Ministery be by men, for Paul saith, He was an Apostle neither of men, nor by men ;
though it is true, the manner of conveying the power of exercising the Ministry be by men, for Paul Says, He was an Apostle neither of men, nor by men;
and there hath been some defects in the maner, will you say, that that defect in the maner, destroys the thing? I think not any body would say, the Marriage was null, because they were not so rightly married in every particular,
and there hath been Some defects in the manner, will you say, that that defect in the manner, Destroys the thing? I think not any body would say, the Marriage was null, Because they were not so rightly married in every particular,
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as to the maner, or to say, that a Magistrate is no Magistrate, because in every particular, it may be he received not his Magistracy, in the due form according to the Statutes, &c. there is a great deal of difference (my brethren) betwixt the grounds of nullifying, and reforming a thing;
as to the manner, or to say, that a Magistrate is no Magistrate, Because in every particular, it may be he received not his Magistracy, in the due from according to the Statutes, etc. there is a great deal of difference (my brothers) betwixt the grounds of nullifying, and reforming a thing;
and many of you know the Book, it is cryed up sufficiently: One interprets this place of Scripture (I beseech you let us consider it in the fear of God,
and many of you know the Book, it is cried up sufficiently: One interprets this place of Scripture (I beseech you let us Consider it in the Fear of God,
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and prevent it for time to come) To the end of the world, saith he in print, that is, to the end of this age of Ministration, they are his own words, to the end of this dispensation:
and prevent it for time to come) To the end of the world, Says he in print, that is, to the end of this age of Ministration, they Are his own words, to the end of this Dispensation:
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Jesus Christ in the 18. Verse of the 28. of Matthew saith, All power is given to me in heaven and earth, go therefore and teach all nations. Teach all nations ;
jesus christ in the 18. Verse of the 28. of Matthew Says, All power is given to me in heaven and earth, go Therefore and teach all Nations. Teach all Nations;
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All nations will never be taught all things, whatsoever Jesus Christ commands them, and the Apostles and Ministers cannot fulfil their commission if the Ministery be ceased, and we must have no Ministery,
All Nations will never be taught all things, whatsoever jesus christ commands them, and the Apostles and Ministers cannot fulfil their commission if the Ministry be ceased, and we must have no Ministry,
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And lo (lo, Christ would have you take notice of it) I am with you, not onely I will be with you, but am with you, and that every day, he is with you always, always even to the end of the world.
And lo (lo, christ would have you take notice of it) I am with you, not only I will be with you, but am with you, and that every day, he is with you always, always even to the end of the world.
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I could fetch it not onely out of Plato, but also out of the Septuagint, and out of other places, where that Greek word signifies Consummation, therefore there must be an end ;
I could fetch it not only out of Plato, but also out of the septuagint, and out of other places, where that Greek word signifies Consummation, Therefore there must be an end;
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When did this Dispensation begin? in what year did it begin? Let any man tell me that Jesus Christ will be with his Disciples or Ministers, to this hundred year,
When did this Dispensation begin? in what year did it begin? Let any man tell me that jesus christ will be with his Disciples or Ministers, to this hundred year,
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What, shall we have a new Edition, or a new Gospel? had we not an everlasting Gospel before? Nay further, Jesus Christ will give up all things to the Father, When? when he hath conquer'd all his Enemies, and after the Resurrection,
What, shall we have a new Edition, or a new Gospel? had we not an everlasting Gospel before? Nay further, jesus christ will give up all things to the Father, When? when he hath conquered all his Enemies, and After the Resurrection,
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and then further, go now to the neighbor words of my Text, He gave gifts to men, that all might come to the Vnity of the faith, and to a perfect stature.
and then further, go now to the neighbour words of my Text, He gave Gifts to men, that all might come to the Unity of the faith, and to a perfect stature.
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All come, and therefore be confident, I dare venture my soul upon it (which is a great word) that Jesus Christ will have a Ministery more or less, till he have brought in all the Elect, and I have this ground for it out of the word, He gave gifts, Pastors and Teachers, till all come to the Unity of the faith,
All come, and Therefore be confident, I Dare venture my soul upon it (which is a great word) that jesus christ will have a Ministry more or less, till he have brought in all the Elect, and I have this ground for it out of the word, He gave Gifts, Pastors and Teachers, till all come to the Unity of the faith,
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though I confess I intended most upon the third point, Following the truth in love. What is this Truth? Why, as Gods glory is the Constellation of his Attributes,
though I confess I intended most upon the third point, Following the truth in love. What is this Truth? Why, as God's glory is the Constellation of his Attributes,
as comfort from God is the glimpse of his loving countenance, as the learning we receive, is a beam of his wisdom falling upon us, so indeed Truth is the issue, the representation, and the discovery of his revealed will,
as Comfort from God is the glimpse of his loving countenance, as the learning we receive, is a beam of his Wisdom falling upon us, so indeed Truth is the issue, the representation, and the discovery of his revealed will,
What is Love? not onely a Love to the Truth, that is good, not onely a love to Christ the head, that is as good, and the proper genius of Saints, carries them to both these, but indeed a love to the Saints, to the Members, love the brethren, love the corporation of Saints, in 1 Pet. 2. v. 7.
What is Love? not only a Love to the Truth, that is good, not only a love to christ the head, that is as good, and the proper genius of Saints, carries them to both these, but indeed a love to the Saints, to the Members, love the brothers, love the corporation of Saints, in 1 Pet. 2. v. 7.
The Greek word here signifies, sometimes, To speak the Truth, in Gal. 4.16. To do the Truth, in John 3.21. and in Eph. 4.24. To follow the Truth with a sincere constancy;
The Greek word Here signifies, sometime, To speak the Truth, in Gal. 4.16. To do the Truth, in John 3.21. and in Ephesians 4.24. To follow the Truth with a sincere constancy;
so learned men interpret it, NONLATINALPHABET doth answer to an Hebrew word, NONLATINALPHABET in Niphal, that signifies to be firm, and to be constant ;
so learned men interpret it, does answer to an Hebrew word, in Niphal, that signifies to be firm, and to be constant;
and so doubtless it is a great part of the meaning here, by the opposition, That you may be no more as children tossed to and fro, but following the Truth in Love, that is, following it with constancy, and firmness, and cleaving to it.
and so doubtless it is a great part of the meaning Here, by the opposition, That you may be no more as children tossed to and from, but following the Truth in Love, that is, following it with constancy, and firmness, and cleaving to it.
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I humbly conceive, To speak the Truth here, is too straight, as will appear, if you please to compare the Context. I chuse rather to take the largest sence (adoring the deep and mysterious fulness of holy Scripture) so to seek, follow and embrace the Truth with that firm constancy, that we should be ready to speak and do the Truth upon all occasions.
I humbly conceive, To speak the Truth Here, is too straight, as will appear, if you please to compare the Context. I choose rather to take the Largest sense (adoring the deep and mysterious fullness of holy Scripture) so to seek, follow and embrace the Truth with that firm constancy, that we should be ready to speak and do the Truth upon all occasions.
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This was Johns counsel to the Elect, and his comfort concerning the Lady (a practice worthy it seems of great persons:) This was Johns joy concerning her and her children,
This was Johns counsel to the Elect, and his Comfort Concerning the Lady (a practice worthy it seems of great Persons:) This was Johns joy Concerning her and her children,
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and concerning his Gaius too, in the beginning of his third Epistle, That they walked in the Truth, and the Truth dwelt in them, and they in Truth, loving one another;
and Concerning his Gaius too, in the beginning of his third Epistle, That they walked in the Truth, and the Truth dwelled in them, and they in Truth, loving one Another;
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First, For Truth, It hath a soveraign vertue to prevent and to cure those spiritual maladies, which are most obstructive to the good of Persons and Churches: Truth keeps from Ignorance, from Superstition, from Errors, from Heresies, yea from prophaneness.
First, For Truth, It hath a sovereign virtue to prevent and to cure those spiritual maladies, which Are most obstructive to the good of Persons and Churches: Truth keeps from Ignorance, from Superstition, from Errors, from Heresies, yea from profaneness.
Love keeps from Strife, from Schism (although there bee some differences amongst Saints, all men see not by the same Light) if there be Love, it will keep them from making a difference in affection;
Love keeps from Strife, from Schism (although there be Some differences among Saints, all men see not by the same Light) if there be Love, it will keep them from making a difference in affection;
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Secondly, Truth, if there be differences in judgement (as there may be) yet it hath this power, that it will teach men to hold their Christian liberty, by satisfying their conscieriees in the lawful use of it.
Secondly, Truth, if there be differences in judgement (as there may be) yet it hath this power, that it will teach men to hold their Christian liberty, by satisfying their conscieriees in the lawful use of it.
the Truth makes you free, if you know the Truth, in John 8.32. Truth will give us a Freedom, that we shall not suffer our selves to be under unnecessary and unwarrantable humane impositions, but shall see our Freedom ;
the Truth makes you free, if you know the Truth, in John 8.32. Truth will give us a Freedom, that we shall not suffer our selves to be under unnecessary and unwarrantable humane impositions, but shall see our Freedom;
and in the use of indifferent things, Love will make me so tender, and so Indulgent to the Conscience of my Brother, that Ile rather deny my self, then offend him ;
and in the use of indifferent things, Love will make me so tender, and so Indulgent to the Conscience of my Brother, that I'll rather deny my self, then offend him;
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and Love enflames us, and enclines to embrace Truth, and reject Falshood, and what ever is prophane, Psal. 119.127, 128. I hate every false way, I love thy statutes, &c. Truth will not onely inform us, but engage us to inform others, to teach and instruct them, that they should know what they should do,
and Love enflames us, and inclines to embrace Truth, and reject Falsehood, and what ever is profane, Psalm 119.127, 128. I hate every false Way, I love thy statutes, etc. Truth will not only inform us, but engage us to inform Others, to teach and instruct them, that they should know what they should do,
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What is the reason? you shall see now amongst many of your dull and cold Protestants, more zeal about Christmas day, then the Lords day, about hearing a Passion Sermon upon that they call Good Fryday, then upon any other day:
What is the reason? you shall see now among many of your dull and cold Protestants, more zeal about Christmas day, then the lords day, about hearing a Passion Sermon upon that they call Good Friday, then upon any other day:
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But will some say, what, do ye blame us about Easter, and a Communion at Easter? &c. Have we it not in Scripture? See what Scripture they have for it, I would this secret were declared to all the world, it would break many snares with which divers are intangled:
But will Some say, what, do you blame us about Easter, and a Communion At Easter? etc. Have we it not in Scripture? See what Scripture they have for it, I would this secret were declared to all the world, it would break many snares with which diverse Are entangled:
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There is Easter, but will you hear now, how it came in first? You'l easily believe that it must be jumbled in one way or other, if you understand the Original;
There is Easter, but will you hear now, how it Come in First? You'll Easily believe that it must be jumbled in one Way or other, if you understand the Original;
There was the word Passover, but no Easter, the word Easter was not found out in many hundred years after this was spoken of Peter: But here was a secret.
There was the word Passover, but no Easter, the word Easter was not found out in many hundred Years After this was spoken of Peter: But Here was a secret.
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yet Bugenhagius and other Divines, when they had the Bible Translated into the Dutch language, they kept that day of the year a Feast of Thanksgiving for the Translation of the Bible, they were so affected with the mercy,
yet Bugenhagen and other Divines, when they had the bible Translated into the Dutch language, they kept that day of the year a Feast of Thanksgiving for the translation of the bible, they were so affected with the mercy,
I have it from certain hands, such as lived in those times, that when the Bible had been Translated by the Translators appointed, the New Testament was looked over by some of the great Prelates, (men I could name some of their persons) to bring it to speak Prelatical Language, and they did alter (as I am informed by the means of one that was a great observer in those times, and lived then) Fourteen places in the New Testament, to make them speak the Language of the Church of England, that was so cryed up:
I have it from certain hands, such as lived in those times, that when the bible had been Translated by the Translators appointed, the New Testament was looked over by Some of the great Prelates, (men I could name Some of their Persons) to bring it to speak Prelatical Language, and they did altar (as I am informed by the means of one that was a great observer in those times, and lived then) Fourteen places in the New Testament, to make them speak the Language of the Church of England, that was so cried up:
and such kinde of things, and Episcopal Ordination too (for these all advanced the power of the Priests and the Bishops, which brought in Transubstantiation amongst Papists) and therefore in the Geneva Translation, that was render'd, chosen by suffrages, by lifting up of hands, the word Primarily imports that, it may be in some of the Fathers it includes both, they will tell you,
and such kind of things, and Episcopal Ordination too (for these all advanced the power of the Priests and the Bishops, which brought in Transubstantiation among Papists) and Therefore in the Geneva translation, that was rendered, chosen by suffrages, by lifting up of hands, the word Primarily imports that, it may be in Some of the Father's it includes both, they will tell you,
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An abominable violence offered to the Original, God hath set in the Church, Apostles, Teachers, Helps, Governments, and you shall finde here a great imposture, it may be now altered, appearing so gross,
an abominable violence offered to the Original, God hath Set in the Church, Apostles, Teachers, Helps, Governments, and you shall find Here a great imposture, it may be now altered, appearing so gross,
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I had it related since the delivery of this plain Sermon, by one who most confidently affirmed it, That the learned man to whom it belonged to Translate the first Book of Samuel, having rendred that which Samuel from God spake concerning Saul, 1 Sam. 8.11. This shall be the maner of the King that shall reign over you, He will take your sons, &c. He was sent for to Lambeth, and there perswaded to make the words Will take your sons, &c. Shall take ;
I had it related since the delivery of this plain Sermon, by one who most confidently affirmed it, That the learned man to whom it belonged to Translate the First Book of Samuel, having rendered that which Samuel from God spoke Concerning Saul, 1 Sam. 8.11. This shall be the manner of the King that shall Reign over you, He will take your Sons, etc. He was sent for to Lambeth, and there persuaded to make the words Will take your Sons, etc. Shall take;
which he conscienciously refused, well knowing it was not spoken by Samuel to Saul, by way of direction for duty what he should do, but Prophetically and Eventually what he would do. And then lastly, for Easter ;
which he conscientiously refused, well knowing it was not spoken by Samuel to Saul, by Way of direction for duty what he should do, but Prophetically and Eventually what he would do. And then lastly, for Easter;
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and therefore would not wholly anull, but change things, change some of their great Feasts into Christmas-time, change now (it may be) Pentecost into Whitsontide, and the Passover into Easter ;
and Therefore would not wholly annul, but change things, change Some of their great Feasts into Christmas time, change now (it may be) Pentecost into Whitsuntide, and the Passover into Easter;
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it had a good intent: but minding their own intentions, more then Gods Word, their Rule, you see how these constitutions of men are degenerated. Now I beseech you, let us not suffer our selves to be abused,
it had a good intent: but minding their own intentions, more then God's Word, their Rule, you see how these constitutions of men Are degenerated. Now I beseech you, let us not suffer our selves to be abused,
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when a word Easter shall be thrust in (for it was divers hundred years after Peter, that the word Easter came in) shall we therefore go and keep up an Easter Communion above all times else,
when a word Easter shall be thrust in (for it was diverse hundred Years After Peter, that the word Easter Come in) shall we Therefore go and keep up an Easter Communion above all times Else,
for such pretences as these are? Brethren, the more you joyn Truth and Love together, the more you'll be free from these fond kinde of Devotions: And let me say this, It is Blinde Devotion indeed;
for such pretences as these Are? Brothers, the more you join Truth and Love together, the more You'll be free from these found kind of Devotions: And let me say this, It is Blind Devotion indeed;
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For upon him all our fruit is found, Hos. 14.8. Take this as a Use of Caution, I beseech you, would to God I knew what language to speak to win upon you:
For upon him all our fruit is found, Hos. 14.8. Take this as a Use of Caution, I beseech you, would to God I knew what language to speak to win upon you:
and are still so much interested, to beware that you suffer not your selves, by any policies of men, or cunning undermining whatsoever, to be cheated of your Truth and Love, lest you lose your selves,
and Are still so much interested, to beware that you suffer not your selves, by any policies of men, or cunning undermining whatsoever, to be cheated of your Truth and Love, lest you loose your selves,
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so now there hath been of late great tryings of conclusions, how to work upon the City so far, to make them instrumental for the destruction of all, and the Devil hath many active Soldiers abroad.
so now there hath been of late great tryings of conclusions, how to work upon the city so Far, to make them instrumental for the destruction of all, and the devil hath many active Soldiers abroad.
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Secondly, There is another Jesuitical, Atheistical, Prophane Party, that take advantage of these Errors, and these Divisions, as he saith, They do fish in troubled waters, that know how to improve all these Errors and Divisions, to drive on their own Design ;
Secondly, There is Another Jesuitical, Atheistical, Profane Party, that take advantage of these Errors, and these Divisions, as he Says, They do Fish in troubled waters, that know how to improve all these Errors and Divisions, to drive on their own Design;
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and nothing more ordinary then for some Malignants (though I love not names) or disaffected persons, call them what you will, those that are no friends to Truth and Love,
and nothing more ordinary then for Some Malignants (though I love not names) or disaffected Persons, call them what you will, those that Are no Friends to Truth and Love,
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nor Parliament, nor Army, nor any Scripture-Reformation, they will come in one company, and aggravate the Miscarriages of the Parliament and Army, Now what is their plot? to keep open the Breach, that so at last Episcopacy and the old Common-Service-Book may come in again:
nor Parliament, nor Army, nor any Scripture-Reformation, they will come in one company, and aggravate the Miscarriages of the Parliament and Army, Now what is their plot? to keep open the Breach, that so At last Episcopacy and the old Common-Service-Book may come in again:
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Who sees not this? And I confidently say, and pray God it may be considered in time, that you, out of any Discontent, or out of any passionate Animosities (I hope the Lord will keep so wise a City from it) suffer not your selves to be ridden by them: Do you not remember first they would have divided Army and Parliament? there was a time God prevented that:
Who sees not this? And I confidently say, and pray God it may be considered in time, that you, out of any Discontent, or out of any passionate Animosities (I hope the Lord will keep so wise a city from it) suffer not your selves to be ridden by them: Do you not Remember First they would have divided Army and Parliament? there was a time God prevented that:
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And now their last conclusion is, to divide those that are Friends, and engaged in one Covenant, to try if they can set England and Scotland at variance,
And now their last conclusion is, to divide those that Are Friends, and engaged in one Covenant, to try if they can Set England and Scotland At variance,
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and engage them in Blood again: And this is their Plot, and how shall they bring this about? O, by that malignant Jesuite Contzens Rules (there is a little Book called Look about you, Translated out of his Works) and he gives you Eight Rules to cheat people of their Religion,
and engage them in Blood again: And this is their Plot, and how shall they bring this about? O, by that malignant Jesuit Contzens Rules (there is a little Book called Look about you, Translated out of his Works) and he gives you Eight Rules to cheat people of their Religion,
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I would you could all get that little Book, and you should see that very Contzens Spirit is amongst Malignants, and they walk by the same Rule, Come by Degrees, and come by Compulsions,
I would you could all get that little Book, and you should see that very Contzens Spirit is among Malignants, and they walk by the same Rule, Come by Degrees, and come by Compulsions,
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Can ye believe they are friends to Government? What, Drunkards, and Atheists, and Prophane wretches friends to Government? They that cannot endure a personal Reformation, would they have an Ecclesiastical Reformation? Will you trust them with a Government? and a Government of their own setling? what Government think you we should have? Now so many of the well-affected both of Ministers,
Can you believe they Are Friends to Government? What, Drunkards, and Atheists, and Profane wretches Friends to Government? They that cannot endure a personal Reformation, would they have an Ecclesiastical Reformation? Will you trust them with a Government? and a Government of their own settling? what Government think you we should have? Now so many of the Well-affected both of Ministers,
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and Gentlemen, and Noblemen in Scotland are against an Engagement in War, and so are they in England, who are they that are forward to engage? I'le put no Character upon them, you know who in England are,
and Gentlemen, and Noblemen in Scotland Are against an Engagement in War, and so Are they in England, who Are they that Are forward to engage? I'll put no Character upon them, you know who in England Are,
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We must have as grosly mix'd Communions as ever, and their old Ceremonies, their zeal for Christmas-day, and their Good-Friday (more zeal this year then last,
We must have as grossly mixed Communions as ever, and their old Ceremonies, their zeal for Christmas day, and their Good friday (more zeal this year then last,
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And let us take heed of this, that while we are jarring one with another, we do not betray our selves and all to a third Party, to a Common Party, that would destroy both:
And let us take heed of this, that while we Are jarring one with Another, we do not betray our selves and all to a third Party, to a Common Party, that would destroy both:
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It may be here may be the advantage, which is but a poor one, first destroy Independents, and then destroy Presbyterians, and set up Prophaneness and Loosness as much as ever.
It may be Here may be the advantage, which is but a poor one, First destroy Independents, and then destroy Presbyterians, and Set up Profaneness and Looseness as much as ever.
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My business should be, if I had power this day, as a poor unworthy friend to the Bridegroom, to draw a Contract between Truth and Love, in all you Citizens of London, that all you,
My business should be, if I had power this day, as a poor unworthy friend to the Bridegroom, to draw a Contract between Truth and Love, in all you Citizens of London, that all you,
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Brethren, I confess that there are many Errors, but take heed you be not more offended then needs, or at least thereby perverted by the politique Designs of those that serve themselves in these Divisions, and upon you.
Brothers, I confess that there Are many Errors, but take heed you be not more offended then needs, or At least thereby perverted by the politic Designs of those that serve themselves in these Divisions, and upon you.
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Thirdly, Clubbing, and Imprisoning, and Compelling, is not the proper way to cure Errors, though there may be some course taken to restrain erroneous persons, when they are opposite to the peace and welfare of the State, &c. But that I would say, is this, That Errors, they must be reduced and confuted by Truth;
Thirdly, Clubbing, and Imprisoning, and Compelling, is not the proper Way to cure Errors, though there may be Some course taken to restrain erroneous Persons, when they Are opposite to the peace and welfare of the State, etc. But that I would say, is this, That Errors, they must be reduced and confuted by Truth;
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and then withal, it is most certain, That Errors abound not by reason of a Reformation (and therefore to charge it upon a Reformation, is very gross) but there is a defect in our Reformation which gives occasion to them.
and then withal, it is most certain, That Errors abound not by reason of a Reformation (and Therefore to charge it upon a Reformation, is very gross) but there is a defect in our Reformation which gives occasion to them.
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And as for Love, they cry for Love, for Love, and it is a wonder, men that are against the very Substantials of the Gospel, yet they will cry out against any little Heterodox Opinion, and for Love:
And as for Love, they cry for Love, for Love, and it is a wonder, men that Are against the very Substantials of the Gospel, yet they will cry out against any little Heterodox Opinion, and for Love:
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How can they ever expect that godly and wicked men should joyn together in Love? What Churches then should we have? indeed we will love the most carnal men in the world with a love of pity, but not with a love of complacency and delight:
How can they ever expect that godly and wicked men should join together in Love? What Churches then should we have? indeed we will love the most carnal men in the world with a love of pity, but not with a love of complacency and delight:
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But then further, what love should we have? such a love as indeed doth tend to Edification, and doth tend to Reformation, and such a love as is Soul-love, and such a love as is a love to the Head, as well as to the Members ;
But then further, what love should we have? such a love as indeed does tend to Edification, and does tend to Reformation, and such a love as is Soul love, and such a love as is a love to the Head, as well as to the Members;
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if he have heat he will use it, not out of a selfish passionate respect, but rather guide and direct it to a zeal for the good of the whole Body the Common-wealth.
if he have heat he will use it, not out of a selfish passionate respect, but rather guide and Direct it to a zeal for the good of the Whole Body the Commonwealth.
Fifthly, The Elephant is NONLATINALPHABET, he saith, that the Elephant loves men: I would have all these properties meet in every one of these Worthy Citizens, that are any way betrusted with the Government of the City:
Fifthly, The Elephant is, he Says, that the Elephant loves men: I would have all these properties meet in every one of these Worthy Citizens, that Are any Way betrusted with the Government of the city:
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and you have given a most glorious accompt of that this year, to your praise I must report it, here is this year, &c. why, here is a glorious proof of your love to men;
and you have given a most glorious account of that this year, to your praise I must report it, Here is this year, etc. why, Here is a glorious proof of your love to men;
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Love their bodies, love their souls, love them as Christians, especially love them as Saints, have a care to breed them up in Callings, train them up in some degree of learning;
Love their bodies, love their Souls, love them as Christians, especially love them as Saints, have a care to breed them up in Callings, train them up in Some degree of learning;
saith he, We must use the Scriptures, as we use Pictures (he was a Papist) use Pictures for a while, till we get apprehension of the thing or person realized to us,
Says he, We must use the Scriptures, as we use Pictures (he was a Papist) use Pictures for a while, till we get apprehension of the thing or person realized to us,
So, use the Scriptures till we have got our mindes raised and elevated, and then we need no Scriptures. The Lord deliver us from this Opinion, which tends to undermine the very Word of Christ.
So, use the Scriptures till we have god our minds raised and elevated, and then we need no Scriptures. The Lord deliver us from this Opinion, which tends to undermine the very Word of christ.
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but in Discovering that Word which he hath revealed, and we have by us, in raising our mindes to understand that word more fully, and those works of God that are in it more clearly:
but in Discovering that Word which he hath revealed, and we have by us, in raising our minds to understand that word more Fully, and those works of God that Are in it more clearly:
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I would heartily bless God for it in my self, or in others, if it were such a Spirit of Revelation, as should help me to see any Word of God, or any Work of God in me more clearly:
I would heartily bless God for it in my self, or in Others, if it were such a Spirit of Revelation, as should help me to see any Word of God, or any Work of God in me more clearly:
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A Spirit of Sobriety in Divine things, and Modesty in Secret things, is most suitable to a Saint, Rom. 12.3. 2. Minde not Curiosities, with neglect of those things that are necessary:
A Spirit of Sobriety in Divine things, and Modesty in Secret things, is most suitable to a Saint, Rom. 12.3. 2. Mind not Curiosities, with neglect of those things that Are necessary:
but as for fables, let them go, Tit. 3.8. 3. If you'll do what becomes you concerning Truth, Do not clap a Jus Divinum rashly upon every one of your Opinions:
but as for fables, let them go, Tit. 3.8. 3. If You'll do what becomes you Concerning Truth, Do not clap a Jus Divinum rashly upon every one of your Opinions:
divers things may be very good, and yet better, and more safely settled as Prudentials, as Humane Constitutions, then as Divine Constitutions, unless we be sure we are upon Scripture-grounds,
diverse things may be very good, and yet better, and more safely settled as Prudentials, as Humane Constitutions, then as Divine Constitutions, unless we be sure we Are upon Scripture-grounds,
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What is the reason now that the Pope cannot alter? I have heard it from some that have spoke with learned sober Papists, asking them, What think you of Transubstantiation, or the like Opinions? they profess,
What is the reason now that the Pope cannot altar? I have herd it from Some that have spoke with learned Sobrium Papists, asking them, What think you of Transubstantiation, or the like Opinions? they profess,
Do not presently obtrude with confidence your own conceits upon others, but rather mistrust them: Learned men have had their Errors, the wisest men have been deceived;
Do not presently obtrude with confidence your own conceits upon Others, but rather mistrust them: Learned men have had their Errors, the Wisest men have been deceived;
as the Devil dealt with Adam and Eve at first, how did he beguile them? he corrupted their mindes by degrees (take heed of his methods ) from the simplicity that is in Christ:
as the devil dealt with Adam and Eve At First, how did he beguile them? he corrupted their minds by Degrees (take heed of his methods) from the simplicity that is in christ:
then comes another, and then comes another, and so at last you are involved in inextricable Errors. But the sixth and last thing I shall say under this head;
then comes Another, and then comes Another, and so At last you Are involved in inextricable Errors. But the sixth and last thing I shall say under this head;
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And these are the men that Preach with Freedom, that converse with Freedom. I do desire and hope there may be a good Moderate Presbytery settled amongst us;
And these Are the men that Preach with Freedom, that converse with Freedom. I do desire and hope there may be a good Moderate Presbytery settled among us;
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Think it not enough to be an Orthodox, unless you be a loving christian too, that all things may be done in love, that there you may walk in love, and be clothed with love ;
Think it not enough to be an Orthodox, unless you be a loving christian too, that all things may be done in love, that there you may walk in love, and be clothed with love;
And I desire that you, and I, and all Ministers might practice this, That when we deliver the most sharp reproofs, it might be Scripture-language, and with a Scripture-Spirit, that may be the way to recover them,
And I desire that you, and I, and all Ministers might practice this, That when we deliver the most sharp reproofs, it might be Scripture-language, and with a Scripture-Spirit, that may be the Way to recover them,
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wheras the other hardens them it may be they will never hear you more, and then what have you got by it? you may preach against them absent, and that prejudices them still, till at last it may be you have preached away almost all your hearers. Further, that you may advance this happy Union of Truth and Love,
whereas the other hardens them it may be they will never hear you more, and then what have you god by it? you may preach against them absent, and that prejudices them still, till At last it may be you have preached away almost all your hearers. Further, that you may advance this happy union of Truth and Love,
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and such as are strong, must bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please our selves, saith Paul. It argues a great deal of proud fondness of thy own conceit, and want of love to thy Brother, when thou wilt contemn every one who attains not thy measure. There must be a Christian personal Toleration, forbearing one another in love ;
and such as Are strong, must bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please our selves, Says Paul. It argues a great deal of proud fondness of thy own conceit, and want of love to thy Brother, when thou wilt contemn every one who attains not thy measure. There must be a Christian personal Toleration, forbearing one Another in love;
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As to cry down all men under the name of Anabaptists, though it may be some of them do onely scruple about the Baptizing of Infants, and are far from the opinions of the German Anabaptists, who deny Magistracy, &c. and so, many such like instances I might give. Let me adde this:
As to cry down all men under the name of Anabaptists, though it may be Some of them do only scruple about the Baptizing of Infants, and Are Far from the opinions of the Germane Anabaptists, who deny Magistracy, etc. and so, many such like instances I might give. Let me add this:
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That in the midst of all differences of Judgement, you maintain a sweet harmony of affection, and labor to study a sweet compliance: What if thy Brother be not come up to thy Light, wilt thou therefore renounce him,
That in the midst of all differences of Judgement, you maintain a sweet harmony of affection, and labour to study a sweet compliance: What if thy Brother be not come up to thy Light, wilt thou Therefore renounce him,
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O that the Lord would help us to enter into Covenant to compleat the Marriage, seriously to resolve now, That for time to come we labor more to Truth it in love,
Oh that the Lord would help us to enter into Covenant to complete the Marriage, seriously to resolve now, That for time to come we labour more to Truth it in love,
If you would be too hard for the common Enemy, and not suffer him to gain advantage against you, agree, otherwise he will prevail over both Parties of honest-hearted Christians (for so I am confident there are amongst those that differ in Church-matters) God forbid either of them should be destroyed:
If you would be too hard for the Common Enemy, and not suffer him to gain advantage against you, agree, otherwise he will prevail over both Parties of honest-hearted Christians (for so I am confident there Are among those that differ in Church-matters) God forbid either of them should be destroyed:
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whereas your Divisions alienate and estrange God from you. And here let me tell you a Story out of Livy, There was one Packuvius, that if he had not been so vicious, had been happy,
whereas your Divisions alienate and estrange God from you. And Here let me tell you a Story out of Livy, There was one Packuvius, that if he had not been so vicious, had been happy,
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But I pray you Gentlemen, said he, let us consider, if we destroy all the Senators, who shall we have in the place of them to govern the City? Who shall come in the stead of them to rule? Why, one man would have this Governor, another man would have that;
But I pray you Gentlemen, said he, let us Consider, if we destroy all the Senators, who shall we have in the place of them to govern the city? Who shall come in the stead of them to Rule? Why, one man would have this Governor, Another man would have that;
but suppose this, That either Parliament or Army should for present be destroyed (I speak to wise Citizens) before you would have either of them destroyed, consider who should come in their places:
but suppose this, That either Parliament or Army should for present be destroyed (I speak to wise Citizens) before you would have either of them destroyed, Consider who should come in their places:
and her Children, Grace be with with you, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and Love:
and her Children, Grace be with with you, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from the Lord jesus christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and Love:
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and Daniel, who in Ezekiel was ranked amongst the chiefest of wise men, They that be wise, and they that turn many to God, (in Dan. 12.3.) they shall shine like stars:
and daniel, who in Ezekielem was ranked among the chiefest of wise men, They that be wise, and they that turn many to God, (in Dan. 12.3.) they shall shine like Stars:
Paul likewise is a most glorious instance of this, who took a great deal of pains (though he met with many crosses) in fishing for souls, he became all to all ; (that is, in the use of indifferent things, not to venture upon any thing which is unlawful,
Paul likewise is a most glorious instance of this, who took a great deal of pains (though he met with many Crosses) in fishing for Souls, he became all to all; (that is, in the use of indifferent things, not to venture upon any thing which is unlawful,
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And I do not believe there is any that was a meer man, to say no more, that will bring more Troops, more Regiments of Children, such as have been victorious Soldiers over the Devil and his Agents, at the day of Judgement, then Paul will;
And I do not believe there is any that was a mere man, to say no more, that will bring more Troops, more Regiments of Children, such as have been victorious Soldiers over the devil and his Agents, At the day of Judgement, then Paul will;
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and none of the meanest of these will be his Son Timothy, which leads me to the first part of the words, The persons Exhorting and Exhorted; Paul the Father, and Timothy the Son:
and none of the Meanest of these will be his Son Timothy, which leads me to the First part of the words, The Persons Exhorting and Exhorted; Paul the Father, and Timothy the Son:
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it is probable he found him a Disciple, for ought appears, in Acts 16.1. there the first time that I can remember that Paul met with Timothy, and there he calls him a Disciple ;
it is probable he found him a Disciple, for ought appears, in Acts 16.1. there the First time that I can Remember that Paul met with Timothy, and there he calls him a Disciple;
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therefore he may be his Son rather in regard of his Spiritual Education, then by being begotten: As a Master or a Tutor is a Father, though he did not beget his Children, his Pupils,
Therefore he may be his Son rather in regard of his Spiritual Education, then by being begotten: As a Master or a Tutor is a Father, though he did not beget his Children, his Pupils,
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Therefore, Why? because thou hast so great a trust committed to thee, Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus:
Therefore, Why? Because thou hast so great a trust committed to thee, Hold fast the from of found words, which thou hast herd of me, in faith and love which is in christ jesus:
NONLATINALPHABET, be strong, be strengthned, passively, expect it from another; Strength is that which men glory in, and therefore very desireable. But what strength?
, be strong, be strengthened, passively, expect it from Another; Strength is that which men glory in, and Therefore very desirable. But what strength?
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In the grace ] He doth not onely say, Be thou strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, as Ephes. 6.10. But in grace: indeed he ultimately intends a participation of strength, but withal intimates the original of that strength to be Grace ;
In the grace ] He does not only say, Be thou strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might, as Ephesians 6.10. But in grace: indeed he ultimately intends a participation of strength, but withal intimates the original of that strength to be Grace;
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all that strength must be derived from Grace, expect it from no external motive, without God himself (we have no arguments to move him to bestow strength upon us) it is his Prerogative Royal, peculiar to himself, to act independently, to have mercy on whom he will have mercy, and Because he will have mercy, Rom. 9.15. Ephes. 1.4, 6, 9. All derived from grace, and resolved into grace.
all that strength must be derived from Grace, expect it from no external motive, without God himself (we have no Arguments to move him to bestow strength upon us) it is his Prerogative Royal, peculiar to himself, to act independently, to have mercy on whom he will have mercy, and Because he will have mercy, Rom. 9.15. Ephesians 1.4, 6, 9. All derived from grace, and resolved into grace.
very significantly, in the Original by the Article, indigitating Christ to be the Spring of thy strengthning grace. ] God will not trust thee with grace in thy own keeping,
very significantly, in the Original by the Article, indigitating christ to be the Spring of thy strengthening grace. ] God will not trust thee with grace in thy own keeping,
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and thou wouldst soon grow intolerable proud, if thou wast able to act by thy own strength independently upon God ( very hard to keep down that weed even now in thy most depending condition ) therefore thy strength shall lie in Christs hands,
and thou Wouldst soon grow intolerable proud, if thou wast able to act by thy own strength independently upon God (very hard to keep down that weed even now in thy most depending condition) Therefore thy strength shall lie in Christ hands,
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I shall never be able to trample upon Satan, or keep up under his Temptations from sinking, without the strength and sufficiency of that grace which is in my Head Christ Iesus:
I shall never be able to trample upon Satan, or keep up under his Temptations from sinking, without the strength and sufficiency of that grace which is in my Head christ Iesus:
Isa. 9.6. The Government is upon his shoulders, for the perfection of his Church, and many other good purposes, which require strength, which is hinted in the expression, On his shoulders.
Isaiah 9.6. The Government is upon his shoulders, for the perfection of his Church, and many other good Purposes, which require strength, which is hinted in the expression, On his shoulders.
Paul had a Commission to Preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, Ephes. 3.8. to display his grace, which is like a Sea, you can finde no bounds, like a Spring, you cannot reach the bottom: The Sea of Christs grace (as in nature ) flows from the Spring, and the Spring from the Sea ;
Paul had a Commission to Preach the unsearchable riches of christ, Ephesians 3.8. to display his grace, which is like a Sea, you can find no bounds, like a Spring, you cannot reach the bottom: The Sea of Christ grace (as in nature) flows from the Spring, and the Spring from the Sea;
The same blessed Apostle, Col. 2.2, 3. treasures therefore 1. Abundance, 2. of things of price, of wisdom and knowledge, which being directive as well as operative, impart strength:
The same blessed Apostle, Col. 2.2, 3. treasures Therefore 1. Abundance, 2. of things of price, of Wisdom and knowledge, which being directive as well as operative, impart strength:
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Hid, sometimes we hide things for secrecy, and so the life of a Saint may be hid from carnal, from godly spectators, yea from himself, and they droop under doubts: So other things we hide for safety, so chiefly (though secrecy not excluded) Col. 3.2, 3. the life is hid with Christ in God, and here is security of the Saints, when Christ who is our life shall appear,
Hid, sometime we hide things for secrecy, and so the life of a Saint may be hid from carnal, from godly spectators, yea from himself, and they droop under doubts: So other things we hide for safety, so chiefly (though secrecy not excluded) Col. 3.2, 3. the life is hid with christ in God, and Here is security of the Saints, when christ who is our life shall appear,
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Upon the same account doth this man of God, so intimately acquainted with Christ Iesus, in his Epistle to Philemon, ver. 6. pray for him, That the communication of his Faith might become effectual ;
Upon the same account does this man of God, so intimately acquainted with christ Iesus, in his Epistle to Philemon, ver. 6. pray for him, That the communication of his Faith might become effectual;
there is his Faith, with the strength, and the efficacy of it, by the acknowledgement of every good thing which is in you in Christ Iesus: theres grace in Christ, and therefore derivatively in you, because originally in him.
there is his Faith, with the strength, and the efficacy of it, by the acknowledgement of every good thing which is in you in christ Iesus: theres grace in christ, and Therefore derivatively in you, Because originally in him.
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Exp•ic. Here you have three particulars, conducing to Explication of this Gospel-Truth. 1. The nature and proportion of this strengthning grace in Christ Jesus.
Exp•ic. Here you have three particulars, conducing to Explication of this Gospel truth. 1. The nature and proportion of this strengthening grace in christ jesus.
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The more you contemplate Christ in the glorious glass of the Gospel, the sooner you will discover in him a Prophetical fulness of strengthning grace ;
The more you contemplate christ in the glorious glass of the Gospel, the sooner you will discover in him a Prophetical fullness of strengthening grace;
If you cast your eye upon the second Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chap. 3. ver. 15, 17. you shall finde that the holy Scripture is able to make a man wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Iesus (there must be still an improvement of that strengthning grace which is in him) and likewise it is profitable, that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
If you cast your eye upon the second Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chap. 3. ver. 15, 17. you shall find that the holy Scripture is able to make a man wise unto salvation, through faith which is in christ Iesus (there must be still an improvement of that strengthening grace which is in him) and likewise it is profitable, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
There is that in the word of Jesus Christ, which is able to compleat men as Saints, and as Ministers, and therefore doubtless full of glorious strength.
There is that in the word of jesus christ, which is able to complete men as Saints, and as Ministers, and Therefore doubtless full of glorious strength.
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to make him a Minister and a Witness, both of these things which he had seen, and in those things in the which he would appear to him, ver. 16. doubtless there was a powerful presence of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, abundance of strengthning grace to be conveyed by him, otherwise how could he possibly open their eyes to whom he was sent, ver. 18. to turn them from darkness to light,
to make him a Minister and a Witness, both of these things which he had seen, and in those things in the which he would appear to him, ver. 16. doubtless there was a powerful presence of the Spirit of jesus christ, abundance of strengthening grace to be conveyed by him, otherwise how could he possibly open their eyes to whom he was sent, ver. 18. to turn them from darkness to Light,
and an inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me (still they are led to the Spring of grace in Christ) now all these speak no less then an Almighty power.
and an inheritance among them which Are sanctified by faith that is in me (still they Are led to the Spring of grace in christ) now all these speak no less then an Almighty power.
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He could never so prevailingly intercede for the Saints in Heaven, which are the two Branches of his Priestly Office, when all the sins of his people met upon him (so it is in the Original) Isa. •3. 6. they would have sunk him, had he not had more then the strength of a man:
He could never so prevailingly intercede for the Saints in Heaven, which Are the two Branches of his Priestly Office, when all the Sins of his people met upon him (so it is in the Original) Isaiah •3. 6. they would have sunk him, had he not had more then the strength of a man:
Therefore that he might be a perfect Mediator between God and man, he was God-Man, taking Humane nature into the fellowship of the Deity, and communicating Divine nature unto those which he did intend to save:
Therefore that he might be a perfect Mediator between God and man, he was God-Man, taking Humane nature into the fellowship of the Deity, and communicating Divine nature unto those which he did intend to save:
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Hence Paul saith, Rom. 3.24, 25. We are justified freely by Gods grace, through the Redemption which is in Christ Iesus, whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood.
Hence Paul Says, Rom. 3.24, 25. We Are justified freely by God's grace, through the Redemption which is in christ Iesus, whom God hath Set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood.
This man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable Priesthood, which passeth not from one to another ; (certainly here was wonderful strength) that Christ being once offered, should bear the sins of many,
This man, Because he Continueth ever, hath an unchangeable Priesthood, which passes not from one to Another; (Certainly Here was wondered strength) that christ being once offered, should bear the Sins of many,
and unto them that looked for him, he should appear the second time without sin unto salvation, as in Heb. 9.28. That his having done away all their sins, should advance them to Salvation, which still shews the strength of his grace. Therefore well might Paul annex that, Heb. 7.25. Wherefore he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them:
and unto them that looked for him, he should appear the second time without since unto salvation, as in Hebrew 9.28. That his having done away all their Sins, should advance them to Salvation, which still shows the strength of his grace. Therefore well might Paul annex that, Hebrew 7.25. Wherefore he is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto him, seeing he ever lives to make Intercession for them:
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This is the ground of Pauls triumph, not onely for himself, but in the name of all the Saints, in that admirable place, Rom. 8. from the 34, to the 39. ver.
This is the ground of Paul's triumph, not only for himself, but in the name of all the Saints, in that admirable place, Rom. 8. from the 34, to the 39. ver.
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that dyed, yea, rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Who is he that Condemneth? It is christ that died, yea, rather that is risen again, who is even At the right hand of God, who also makes Intercession for us.
or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter) Nay, in all these things we are more then conquerors through him that loved us:
or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (As it is written, For thy sake we Are killed all the day long, we Are accounted as sheep for the slaughter) Nay, in all these things we Are more then conquerors through him that loved us:
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nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Iesus our Lord.
nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ Iesus our Lord.
As Jesus Christ is the Churches King, he hath a proportionable inexhaust stock of strengthning grace, without such a power he could never suppress the numerous and potent adversaries of the Church, which was the the solemn agreement betwixt him and his Father: Psal. 110.1.
As jesus christ is the Churches King, he hath a proportionable inexhaust stock of strengthening grace, without such a power he could never suppress the numerous and potent Adversaries of the Church, which was the the solemn agreement betwixt him and his Father: Psalm 110.1.
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so doubtless against his enemies, as is most clear in Heb. 10.12, 13. But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever (so much strength of grace, in that it need be but one) sate down on the right hand of God, from henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
so doubtless against his enemies, as is most clear in Hebrew 10.12, 13. But this man, After he had offered one sacrifice for Sins for ever (so much strength of grace, in that it need be but one) sat down on the right hand of God, from henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
We may with much encouragement wrestle with God, and wait upon him, both for the discovering and confounding of the great Impostors, Mahomet and the Pope, and the removing all the Crutches of Babylon in any of the Kings Dominions, or elswhere:
We may with much encouragement wrestle with God, and wait upon him, both for the discovering and confounding of the great Impostors, Mahomet and the Pope, and the removing all the Crutches of Babylon in any of the Kings Dominions, or elsewhere:
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and the earth was lightned with his glory, and he cryed mightily with a strong voyce, Babylon is fallen (all suitable to the powerful design of Christ) Rev. 18.2.
and the earth was lightened with his glory, and he cried mightily with a strong voice, Babylon is fallen (all suitable to the powerful Design of christ) Rev. 18.2.
Neither could Jesus Christ be a Resurrection to any sinners, nor quicken with Spiritual life whom he would, as Ioh. 5.20. unless that were true ver. 26. As the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given the Son to have life in himself;
Neither could jesus christ be a Resurrection to any Sinners, nor quicken with Spiritual life whom he would, as John 5.20. unless that were true for. 26. As the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given the Son to have life in himself;
This was the foundation of Pauls Prayer for his Ephesians, chap. 1. ver. 18. That the eyes of their understanding being inlightened (here is powerful grace still) they might know what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward, who believe according to the working of his mighty power.
This was the Foundation of Paul's Prayer for his Ephesians, chap. 1. ver. 18. That the eyes of their understanding being enlightened (Here is powerful grace still) they might know what is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward, who believe according to the working of his mighty power.
Were he not so strong, that he were able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Eph. 3.20.
Were he not so strong, that he were able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think, according to the power that works in us, Ephesians 3.20.
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there must (it seems) be a power in us to inable us to fathom and comprehend the vast dimensions of that strengthning grace that is in our Head ) here is the breadth of this grace, covering all the sins of every one of his ele•t, even from Adam to the end of the world:
there must (it seems) be a power in us to inable us to fathom and comprehend the vast dimensions of that strengthening grace that is in our Head) Here is the breadth of this grace, covering all the Sins of every one of his ele•t, even from Adam to the end of the world:
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Here is the length of this grace, it extends from everlasting to everlasting: Here is the depth of it, it lifts up poor creatures from the very pit of hell: And the height of it, it advances them to sit by him in his own throne in Heaven.
Here is the length of this grace, it extends from everlasting to everlasting: Here is the depth of it, it lifts up poor creatures from the very pit of hell: And the height of it, it advances them to fit by him in his own throne in Heaven.
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After the intrinsecal fulness of the grace of Christ, follows the Redundancy thereof: for there is in him not onely plenitudo vasis, but also plenitudo fontis ;
After the intrinsical fullness of the grace of christ, follows the Redundancy thereof: for there is in him not only plenitudo vasis, but also plenitudo fontis;
There is a Redundancy into all the faculties of our souls, he fills the Minde with gracious principles, the Conscience with a holy tenderness, the Will with flexibleness and compliance with his Will, and sways the Affections to act regularly upon their objects. Doubtless Christ Jesus the second Adam will do as much for all those that have Vnion with him, as the first Adam did against those that were in him: And therefore whereas by his fall there was not onely a total deprivation of original righteousness,
There is a Redundancy into all the faculties of our Souls, he fills the Mind with gracious principles, the Conscience with a holy tenderness, the Will with flexibleness and compliance with his Will, and sways the Affections to act regularly upon their objects. Doubtless christ jesus the second Adam will do as much for all those that have union with him, as the First Adam did against those that were in him: And Therefore whereas by his fallen there was not only a total deprivation of original righteousness,
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but a universal depravation of all the faculties (a general disharmony being wrought in them) accordingly Jesus Christ, by the infusion of gracious habits, will reduce them to an holy complexion and constitution ; as 1 Thess. 5.23. The very God of peace sanctifie you wholly, and I pray God your whole Spirit, soul and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
but a universal depravation of all the faculties (a general disharmony being wrought in them) accordingly jesus christ, by the infusion of gracious habits, will reduce them to an holy complexion and constitution; as 1 Thess 5.23. The very God of peace sanctify you wholly, and I pray God your Whole Spirit, soul and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord jesus christ:
Let the Arminians as falsly as confidently suggest, that for our Conversion there needs onely a wakening of the Vnderstanding, and a rectifying of the Affections, the Will (according to them) being left as Illibato virgo, for freedom to good being never ravished by Adams fall: Jesus Christ teacheth other Doctrine, who knowing the corruption of the Will, tells you what the tenour of The Covenant of Grace is, Ezek. 36.26, 27. The Lord saith, He will take away the stony heart of Flesh,
Let the Arminians as falsely as confidently suggest, that for our Conversion there needs only a wakening of the Understanding, and a rectifying of the Affections, the Will (according to them) being left as Illibato virgo, for freedom to good being never ravished by Adams fallen: jesus christ Teaches other Doctrine, who knowing the corruption of the Will, tells you what the tenor of The Covenant of Grace is, Ezekiel 36.26, 27. The Lord Says, He will take away the stony heart of Flesh,
Christs fulness is redundant into all the graces of the Saints, increasing them where they are little, strengthning them where they are feeble and languishing, acting and animating them where they are dull and dead. Hence it is that some of the Servants of Christ, who though they have but a little stock of grace, yet keeping in with him,
Christ fullness is redundant into all the graces of the Saints, increasing them where they Are little, strengthening them where they Are feeble and languishing, acting and animating them where they Are dull and dead. Hence it is that Some of the Servants of christ, who though they have but a little stock of grace, yet keeping in with him,
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and holding communion with him, do thrive much more in the Spiritual trading, both for the magnifying of Christ, and for the good of their own souls, then divers others who make a greater shew,
and holding communion with him, do thrive much more in the Spiritual trading, both for the magnifying of christ, and for the good of their own Souls, then diverse Others who make a greater show,
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and it may be have a larger portion of habitual grace. Hence it is that Paul hath recourse to this fountain by prayer, Phil. 1.9. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all sense;
and it may be have a larger portion of habitual grace. Hence it is that Paul hath recourse to this fountain by prayer, Philip 1.9. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all sense;
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that you may approve things that are excellent, that ye may be sincere, and without offence till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ,
that you may approve things that Are excellent, that you may be sincere, and without offence till the day of christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which Are by jesus christ,
unto the glory and praise of God. Unto this purpose the Spouse invites her beloved to send forth his influence, Cant. 4.16. Awake, O North wind, and come thou South, blow upon my Garden, that the spices thereof may flow out:
unto the glory and praise of God. Unto this purpose the Spouse invites her Beloved to send forth his influence, Cant 4.16. Awake, Oh North wind, and come thou South, blow upon my Garden, that the spices thereof may flow out:
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that is, the graces of his Spirit which grow in the Garden of his Church, to cast a sweet perfume: whereas he being absent, the Saints will seem to wither, at least comparatively, even as the Trees, they will have an Autumn, yea a Winter, not onely send forth no pleesant fruit,
that is, the graces of his Spirit which grow in the Garden of his Church, to cast a sweet perfume: whereas he being absent, the Saints will seem to wither, At least comparatively, even as the Trees, they will have an Autumn, yea a Winter, not only send forth no pleesant fruit,
Christs fulness is redundant into all their Duties, wherein they exercise those several Graces ▪ that they may with Spiritual vigor, and powerful activity, perform those services to which the Lord calls them,
Christ fullness is redundant into all their Duties, wherein they exercise those several Graces ▪ that they may with Spiritual vigor, and powerful activity, perform those services to which the Lord calls them,
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then they do duties not onely materially good, but formally well in a Spiritual maner, from Evangelical principles, upon Evangelical motives, and for Evangelical ends, when there is a redundancy of the grace of Christ into them, upon whom all our fruit is found, Hos. 14.8. There is a redundancy of the fulness of Christ into all their various estates ;
then they do duties not only materially good, but formally well in a Spiritual manner, from Evangelical principles, upon Evangelical motives, and for Evangelical ends, when there is a redundancy of the grace of christ into them, upon whom all our fruit is found, Hos. 14.8. There is a redundancy of the fullness of christ into all their various estates;
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As when they are called to suffer, that they may do it with cheerfulness, not sinking under carnal discouragements, but rather chide their souls out of it;
As when they Are called to suffer, that they may do it with cheerfulness, not sinking under carnal discouragements, but rather chide their Souls out of it;
When they are advanced to a prosperous condition, that they may have a victorious Faith, triumphing over, not onely the frowns, but the favors of the world, 1 Joh. 5.4.
When they Are advanced to a prosperous condition, that they may have a victorious Faith, triumphing over, not only the frowns, but the favors of the world, 1 John 5.4.
For want of this, Solomon and Hezekiah did so miserably lose themselves in a Spring-tide of prosperity: It was Pauls great advantage, that he had learned how to walk unchangeably with God in great changes, Phil. 4.11, 12, 13. Not that I speak in respect of want:
For want of this, Solomon and Hezekiah did so miserably loose themselves in a Springtide of Prosperity: It was Paul's great advantage, that he had learned how to walk unchangeably with God in great changes, Philip 4.11, 12, 13. Not that I speak in respect of want:
We are apt to overgrieve or undergrieve at crosses; therefore Solomon gives that wise counsel, Prov. 3.11. My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, it should not be slighted, neither be weary of his correction ;
We Are apt to overgrieve or undergrieve At Crosses; Therefore Solomon gives that wise counsel, Curae 3.11. My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, it should not be slighted, neither be weary of his correction;
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In the next place I shall endeavor to discover, as God inables, Christs Title to, and possession of this strengthning grace, which he hath by a threefold Claim:
In the next place I shall endeavour to discover, as God inables, Christ Title to, and possession of this strengthening grace, which he hath by a threefold Claim:
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He hath a grace of Vnion, so learned Divines call it, by vertue of the Hypostatical Vnion, our nature being so highly advanced into such a near fellowship with the Divine Nature ;
He hath a grace of union, so learned Divines call it, by virtue of the Hypostatical union, our nature being so highly advanced into such a near fellowship with the Divine Nature;
all his Saints (though never so unworthy) are brought into a capacity of receiving strengthning grace from him, as Joh. 1.14. And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the onely begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth:
all his Saints (though never so unworthy) Are brought into a capacity of receiving strengthening grace from him, as John 1.14. And the word was made Flesh, and dwelled among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth:
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Fourthly, All this fulness of the Godhead dwells in Christ, he is there not as a Guest, not as a Friend, but as an Inhabitant, to fix his constant abode there.
Fourthly, All this fullness of the Godhead dwells in christ, he is there not as a Guest, not as a Friend, but as an Inhabitant, to fix his constant Abided there.
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And for this happy purpose hath Jesus Christ such a Spring of good in himself, who is the Head of all Principalities and Powers in that ninth verse, which is added because they should see they need not go to the Angels as their head, verse 18. He hath this fountain of strengthning Grace in himself, by the Grace of Vnction, the unction of the holy Spirit, which God giveth to him, not by measure, Joh. 3.34. not by drops, and measure of the gift of Christ, as to us, Eph. 4.7. The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand, ver. 35. of Joh. 3. And amongst other good things, the Holy Spirit, the great New Testament Promise was the Promise of the Spirit, as the Messiah was the grand Promise in the Old Testament:
And for this happy purpose hath jesus christ such a Spring of good in himself, who is the Head of all Principalities and Powers in that ninth verse, which is added Because they should see they need not go to the Angels as their head, verse 18. He hath this fountain of strengthening Grace in himself, by the Grace of Unction, the unction of the holy Spirit, which God gives to him, not by measure, John 3.34. not by drops, and measure of the gift of christ, as to us, Ephesians 4.7. The Father loves the Son, and hath given all things into his hand, ver. 35. of John 3. And among other good things, the Holy Spirit, the great New Testament Promise was the Promise of the Spirit, as the Messiah was the grand Promise in the Old Testament:
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And this he pours, not drops out, and that much more generally then before ; as Acts 2.17. And it shall come to pass in the last days (saith God) I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh:
And this he pours, not drops out, and that much more generally then before; as Acts 2.17. And it shall come to pass in the last days (Says God) I will pour out my Spirit upon all Flesh:
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He hath it in him by the Grace of Office, you will allow the expression, being designed by the Father as a publike person, for the advantage of all those whose Names are written in the Book of life, and for those whom the Father had given to the Son.
He hath it in him by the Grace of Office, you will allow the expression, being designed by the Father as a public person, for the advantage of all those whose Names Are written in the Book of life, and for those whom the Father had given to the Son.
He was appointed by Commission under the Broad Seal of Heaven, to be The grand Lord Treasurer for his Church, the common Storehouse of their strengthning provision.
He was appointed by Commission under the Broad Seal of Heaven, to be The grand Lord Treasurer for his Church, the Common Storehouse of their strengthening provision.
This he doth signanter declare, and that most fully, Joh. 6.27. when he bids them, Labor not for the meat that perisheth, but for that which endureth to everlasting life.
This he does signanter declare, and that most Fully, John 6.27. when he bids them, Labour not for the meat that Perishes, but for that which Endureth to everlasting life.
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for him hath God the Father sealed. This is the Doctrine that John the Baptist published concerning Christ, Joh. 1.16. And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
for him hath God the Father sealed. This is the Doctrine that John the Baptist published Concerning christ, John 1.16. And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.
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It seems there is an overflowing fountain of grace in him, which was fully opened when he came into the world, Joh. 7.38, 39. else how could all Believers, with John, receive of his fulness, had there not been a full fountain, it would not have been drawn dry,
It seems there is an overflowing fountain of grace in him, which was Fully opened when he Come into the world, John 7.38, 39. Else how could all Believers, with John, receive of his fullness, had there not been a full fountain, it would not have been drawn dry,
so far as we are capable (for there was that in Christ as Mediator, wherein we cannot resemble him) made upon us, that as the print upon the wax answers to the Seal,
so Far as we Are capable (for there was that in christ as Mediator, wherein we cannot resemble him) made upon us, that as the print upon the wax answers to the Seal,
so there are such visible stamps of the grace of Christ upon the Saints, that in the language of Peter they are expresly said to be partakers of the Divine Nature, having such Divine dispositions so incorporated,
so there Are such visible stamps of the grace of christ upon the Saints, that in the language of Peter they Are expressly said to be partakers of the Divine Nature, having such Divine dispositions so incorporated,
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so naturalized into them, that what good they do, springs not from external motives onely, as in Hypocrites, but from an inward principle of new Nature:
so naturalized into them, that what good they do, springs not from external motives only, as in Hypocrites, but from an inward principle of new Nature:
and that they might have it more abundantly, that he might be a perfect Savior, to answer the greatest exigencies of all his poor sheep, maintaining their lives in despight of all their Wolvish enemies. The third particular follows;
and that they might have it more abundantly, that he might be a perfect Saviour, to answer the greatest exigencies of all his poor sheep, maintaining their lives in despite of all their Wolvish enemies. The third particular follows;
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This may be made appear, to the great comfort, and strong encouragement of the Saints; and that in a fivefold Stream, flowing from this living Spring of grace in Christ.
This may be made appear, to the great Comfort, and strong encouragement of the Saints; and that in a fivefold Stream, flowing from this living Spring of grace in christ.
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and indeed the fundamental Stone, which is the strength and support of the house: The foundation of all the Spiritual and Eternal building lies there, Ephes. 1.45.
and indeed the fundamental Stone, which is the strength and support of the house: The Foundation of all the Spiritual and Eternal building lies there, Ephesians 1.45.
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and without blame before him in love, having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will:
and without blame before him in love, having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by jesus christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will:
when there was an agreement betwixt God the Father and God the Son, God had given so many to him, he would undertake for those many, God did accept his undertaking, then Christ went on, there was a great deal of strength in this transaction ; as 2 Tim. 1.9. According to his purpose and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began:
when there was an agreement betwixt God the Father and God the Son, God had given so many to him, he would undertake for those many, God did accept his undertaking, then christ went on, there was a great deal of strength in this transaction; as 2 Tim. 1.9. According to his purpose and grace which was given us in christ jesus before the world began:
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but according to his own purpose and grace, What purpose and grace? That which was in Christ Jesus, 2 Tim. 1.9. He did graciously purpose it, therefore it should be infallibly effected.
but according to his own purpose and grace, What purpose and grace? That which was in christ jesus, 2 Tim. 1.9. He did graciously purpose it, Therefore it should be infallibly effected.
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A place that in the Synod of Palestina 1200 years ago, and above, the learned Divines made excellent use of, to cut asunder the sinews of Pelagianism, as indeed it doth,
A place that in the Synod of Palestine 1200 Years ago, and above, the learned Divines made excellent use of, to Cut asunder the sinews of Pelagianism, as indeed it does,
Fourthly, There is a great deal of strength likewise in the assisting grace of Christ, when there shall be new supplies communicated from his Spirit, to enable us to perform every duty,
Fourthly, There is a great deal of strength likewise in the assisting grace of christ, when there shall be new supplies communicated from his Spirit, to enable us to perform every duty,
and to order our sharpest sufferings to the best good of our souls; as Paul assures himself, Phil. 1.19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
and to order our Sharpest sufferings to the best good of our Souls; as Paul assures himself, Philip 1.19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of jesus christ.
even so much that the very ' Devil himself shall not be able to rend us off, we standing by a Covenant of Grace, being kept by the power of God (not onely through our Faith) to salvation: The father will hold the childe, though the poor childe through weakness let go his hold.
even so much that the very ' devil himself shall not be able to rend us off, we standing by a Covenant of Grace, being kept by the power of God (not only through our Faith) to salvation: The father will hold the child, though the poor child through weakness let go his hold.
A serious and seasonable invitation, to all such who are yet strangers unto Jesus Christ, that they would seek acquaintance with him, and interest in him.
A serious and seasonable invitation, to all such who Are yet Strangers unto jesus christ, that they would seek acquaintance with him, and Interest in him.
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This, this if there were no more, will fully justifie him in their eternal condemnation, being that he so seriously sought unto them, to wit, in the way of his outward Ministery, Mat. 23.37.
This, this if there were no more, will Fully justify him in their Eternal condemnation, being that he so seriously sought unto them, to wit, in the Way of his outward Ministry, Mathew 23.37.
If when Jesus Christ in the course of his Ministery, in an humble maner stands and knocks at the door of thy heart, speaking this melting language unto thee,
If when jesus christ in the course of his Ministry, in an humble manner Stands and knocks At the door of thy heart, speaking this melting language unto thee,
and ye begin to stand without knocking, and crying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and he shall repulse you with this doleful answer, I know you not whence you are ;
and you begin to stand without knocking, and crying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and he shall repulse you with this doleful answer, I know you not whence you Are;
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O all ye who have tasted the sweetness of this grace which flows from the Rock Christ Jesus, do what you can to rescue poor deluded, seduced souls from under their prejudices,
Oh all the who have tasted the sweetness of this grace which flows from the Rock christ jesus, do what you can to rescue poor deluded, seduced Souls from under their prejudices,
O that you would tread in their steps, Joh. 1 40, 41. when Andrew had found Christ, presently he findes his brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ;
Oh that you would tread in their steps, John 1 40, 41. when Andrew had found christ, presently he finds his brother Simon, and Says unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the christ;
and perceiving that he was a Prophet, ver. 19. upon this she bears her water-pot, and goes into the City to the men, ver. 28. saying, Come and see a man which hath told me all things that ever I did:
and perceiving that he was a Prophet, ver. 19. upon this she bears her waterpot, and Goes into the city to the men, ver. 28. saying, Come and see a man which hath told me all things that ever I did:
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But many more believed because of his own word, ver. 41. How would this woman rejoyce in their acceptance of her invitation? How will they eternally bless God for it? Why will not you endeavor, that you and your carnal friends should have the same occasion of everlasting triumphing mutually in one another in heaven? FINIS.
But many more believed Because of his own word, ver. 41. How would this woman rejoice in their acceptance of her invitation? How will they eternally bless God for it? Why will not you endeavour, that you and your carnal Friends should have the same occasion of everlasting triumphing mutually in one Another in heaven? FINIS.
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He is called by the Prophet, The Rock of Ages, Isa. 26.3. And therefore upon the strongest grounds called by the Psalmist, Psal. 73.26. The Rock of his Heart, and his Portion for ever ;
He is called by the Prophet, The Rock of Ages, Isaiah 26.3. And Therefore upon the Strongest grounds called by the Psalmist, Psalm 73.26. The Rock of his Heart, and his Portion for ever;
and that after he had been in the Sanctuary of God beholding his glory, ver. 17. coming from the North (so Chaldea lay in regard of Judea ) Hereupon to the same purpose,
and that After he had been in the Sanctuary of God beholding his glory, ver. 17. coming from the North (so Chaldea lay in regard of Judea) Hereupon to the same purpose,
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when Habakuk saw a bitter and hasty Nation, as he calls the Chaldeans, Hab. 1.6. threatning, and indeed beginning to ruine Judah (its probable the Captivity was then begun) appeals to God, in this language, ver. 12. Art not thou from everlasting, O Lord my God, O Rock God.
when Habakkuk saw a bitter and hasty nation, as he calls the Chaldeans, Hab. 1.6. threatening, and indeed beginning to ruin Judah (its probable the Captivity was then begun) appeals to God, in this language, ver. 12. Art not thou from everlasting, Oh Lord my God, Oh Rock God.
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This is the Prophet Micahs Dialect (its sweet to observe the harmonious breathings of the Spirit in several Prophets) chap. 5.2. who speaking of Christ as the Ruler in Israel (there's his strength) addes, Whose goings forth have been from of old, from the days of Eternity.
This is the Prophet Micahs Dialect (its sweet to observe the harmonious breathings of the Spirit in several prophets) chap. 5.2. who speaking of christ as the Ruler in Israel (there's his strength) adds, Whose goings forth have been from of old, from the days of Eternity.
Where is your Faith in this Eternal Rock, that should be emboldened to frequent actings upon for all new supplies; as in Romans 1.17. Paul tells us, The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith ;
Where is your Faith in this Eternal Rock, that should be emboldened to frequent actings upon for all new supplies; as in Romans 1.17. Paul tells us, The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith;
and know, that unless you do learn this Art of Memory, it may cost you very dear, many a smarting whipping: The want of this provokes God to be sometimes severe with his beloved children.
and know, that unless you do Learn this Art of Memory, it may cost you very dear, many a smarting whipping: The want of this provokes God to be sometime severe with his Beloved children.
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David found this by woful experience, which made him groan so sadly, Psal. 51.8. Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoyce:
David found this by woeful experience, which made him groan so sadly, Psalm 51.8. Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice:
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and, which may be observed by the way, let the proud Arminian say what he can, David was not become silius irae, but onely silius sub ira, still a beloved son, he begs indeed the cleansing of his heart,
and, which may be observed by the Way, let the proud Arminian say what he can, David was not become silius irae, but only silius sub ira, still a Beloved son, he begs indeed the cleansing of his heart,
He knows how to govern its subserviency to the Covenant of Grace, and to bring good out of evil, otherwise he would neither suffer evil of sin or punishment to be;
He knows how to govern its subserviency to the Covenant of Grace, and to bring good out of evil, otherwise he would neither suffer evil of since or punishment to be;
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Hereby the Lord whipped him out of himself, to seek mercy from his Savior, Psal. 51.1. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kindeness, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. FINIS.
Hereby the Lord whipped him out of himself, to seek mercy from his Saviour, Psalm 51.1. Have mercy upon me, Oh God, according to thy loving kindness, according to the multitude of thy tender Mercies, blot out my transgressions. FINIS.
Doubtles it is a great and provoking evil, to cry down the whole Ministery, because some seek themselvs, or others of the Ministers affect too much power, hereby the devil carries on his design
Doubtless it is a great and provoking evil, to cry down the Whole Ministry, Because Some seek themselves, or Others of the Ministers affect too much power, hereby the Devil carries on his Design
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Though the Elephants be maximae virtutis & maximi intellectus, yet gregatim semper in cedunt, and so not uociva as solivaga are. Homini erranti viam ostendit.
Though the Elephants be maximae virtue & maximi Intellectus, yet gregatim semper in cedunt, and so not uociva as solivaga Are. Homini erranti viam ostendit.
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See in Arminius his Works, a notable Discourse about Gods Providence in mens sins. Deus non permittit peccatum tanquam otiosus spectator, sed eff••aci quadam permissione, quamvis nullo modo sit Author peccati.
See in Arminius his Works, a notable Discourse about God's Providence in men's Sins. Deus non Permittit peccatum tanquam Idle spectator, sed eff••aci Quadam permission, Quamvis nullo modo sit Author peccati.
