Truth and love happily married in the saints, and in the churches of Christ the contract drawn in one of the spittle sermons, preached April 3, 1648 / by Thomas Hill ...
when he was to preach to Felix, though a Prisoner, though with a Chain, he made him tremble; and here in the first Verse, he comes as a Prisoner for their sakes to beseech them;
when he was to preach to Felix, though a Prisoner, though with a Chain, he made him tremble; and Here in the First Verse, he comes as a Prisoner for their sakes to beseech them;
and a further and special Emphasis, he comes to perswade them to that which is most pleasing, namely, To Vnity; to which purpose he uses four several Arguments;
and a further and special Emphasis, he comes to persuade them to that which is most pleasing, namely, To Unity; to which purpose he uses four several Arguments;
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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.
so as to reflect dishonorably upon him that is the sole efficient cause of them, and that with common intents and purposes, for good of the mystical body.
so as to reflect dishonourably upon him that is the sole efficient cause of them, and that with Common intents and Purposes, for good of the mystical body.
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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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as members of the mystical body, unless you learn this heavenly skill, namely, How to advance Vnity; and so I come to shew you what propositions this last Argument, drawn from the necessity of the thing, will afford us;
as members of the mystical body, unless you Learn this heavenly skill, namely, How to advance Unity; and so I come to show you what propositions this last Argument, drawn from the necessity of the thing, will afford us;
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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 we with him, were then cast into a desperate condition, unless God would be pleased to finde out a second Head; 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 we with him, were then cast into a desperate condition, unless God would be pleased to find out a second Head; 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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1. In regard of his preheminence; it is an expression in 1 Col. 17. 18. In all things having the preheminence, he is the Head; every member in the mystical body hath a Dignity, and is advanced to an excellency, to some degree of it,
1. In regard of his pre-eminence; it is an expression in 1 Col. 17. 18. In all things having the pre-eminence, he is the Head; every member in the mystical body hath a Dignity, and is advanced to an excellency, to Some degree of it,
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,
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,
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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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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,
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,
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 from 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 from his own bowels, to engage him to it; there is his Title: the use of this,
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how comes he by it? for a Church to have two Heads, one body to have two heads, it is a Monster, you'l make it Monstrous; we do allow in a good sence, That the Supreme Magistrate is, Caput politicum in the Church, to command good things according to the Word of God,
how comes he by it? for a Church to have two Heads, one body to have two Heads, it is a Monster, You'll make it Monstrous; we do allow in a good sense, That the Supreme Magistrate is, Caput Politicum in the Church, to command good things according to the Word of God,
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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when he withdrew his Corporal presence, he would then requite his Church with his Spiritual presence; and that presence of his Spirit, it should accompany them to the end of the world:
when he withdrew his Corporal presence, he would then requite his Church with his Spiritual presence; and that presence of his Spirit, it should accompany them to the end of the world:
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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although they may have it may be some particular advantages, as it is said of the Romans, they were Praelio 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 Praelio 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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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,
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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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.
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;
for you to be delivered up to it, that you may go out of the assembly under the power of that truth, and moulded in it; and then withal, that Christ might be in you,
for you to be Delivered up to it, that you may go out of the assembly under the power of that truth, and moulded in it; and then withal, that christ might be in you,
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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 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 onely now and then to pray in faith, but to live by faith, to act all in faith;
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:
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:
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:
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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.
Because attaining the intended stature and measure of the fulness of Christ, we are fit for heaven, as in Ephe. 4. 13. Till we all come to the unity of faith,
Because attaining the intended stature and measure of the fullness of christ, we Are fit for heaven, as in Ephes 4. 13. Till we all come to the unity of faith,
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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For all graces; 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;
For all graces; 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;
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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,
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,
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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; 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,
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; 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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that is a rule Philosophers give, Augmentation is of all the parts, and therefore to grow upwards and downwards; to grow more humble, more in faith, more in love to the Saints, more in activity for God;
that is a Rule Philosophers give, Augmentation is of all the parts, and Therefore to grow upward and downwards; to grow more humble, more in faith, more in love to the Saints, more in activity for God;
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and therefore it were happy if they might be with a spirit of meakness reduc'd) that will cry down all our Ministery as Antichristian; why? because there were or are some defects in Ordination by Bishops, or whoever;
and Therefore it were happy if they might be with a Spirit of meekness reduced) that will cry down all our Ministry as Antichristian; why? Because there were or Are Some defects in Ordination by Bishops, or whoever;
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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;
nor such a man, because he is a vehement Independent, away with all such unseasonable words; but say this, I'le go and attend upon the Ordinance of of Christ,
nor such a man, Because he is a vehement Independent, away with all such unseasonable words; but say this, I'll go and attend upon the Ordinance of of christ,
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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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if it be his will, 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:
if it be his will, 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:
All nations will never be taught all things, whatsoever Jesus Christ commands them, and the Apostles and Misters cannot fulfil their commission if the Ministery be ceased,
All Nations will never be taught all things, whatsoever jesus christ commands them, and the Apostles and Misters cannot fulfil their commission if the Ministry be ceased,
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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; but let us go on further.
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; but let us go on further.
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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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you may hang a Papist, but we know that you can never confute Popery, but by the light of the Ministery; and Paul hath said this, The Pope shall be destroyed by the brightness of Christs coming, viz. in the ministry of the Gospel.
you may hang a Papist, but we know that you can never confute Popery, but by the Light of the Ministry; and Paul hath said this, The Pope shall be destroyed by the brightness of Christ coming, viz. in the Ministry of the Gospel.
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,
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,
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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 i• 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 i• 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,
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,
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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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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, or keep them from all unwarrantableness, disclayming communion with their Brethren;
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, or keep them from all unwarrantableness, disclaiming communion with their Brothers;
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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 conscienees 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 Consciences 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; and in the use of indifferent things, Love will make me so tender,
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,
now Truth enlightens the minde concerning the whole Councel of God, concerning agenda, and credenda; teaching us, that like as Usurpers, not as Libertines, we encroach upon the Headship of Christ;
now Truth enlightens the mind Concerning the Whole Council of God, Concerning agenda, and credenda; teaching us, that like as Usurpers, not as Libertines, we encroach upon the Headship of christ;
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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Love without Truth, is a blinde, if not a Popish, yet an unwarrantable devotion amongst formal Protestants; 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:
Love without Truth, is a blind, if not a Popish, yet an unwarrantable devotion among formal Protestants; 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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Here is Love without Truth, now Truth and Love joyned together, would keep the people from being too fond about these unwarrantable practises; But will some say, what, do ye blame us about Easter,
Here is Love without Truth, now Truth and Love joined together, would keep the people from being too found about these unwarrantable practises; But will Some say, what, do you blame us about Easter,
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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:
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 them) 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 them) Fourteen places in the New Testament, to make them speak the Language of the Church of England, that was so cried up:
But it was learned Bilsons Opinion, and thrust into the Thirty nine Articles, that Christ did Locally descend into hell; and to make that Translation agree with the Articles, they must change Grave into Hell.
But it was learned Bilsons Opinion, and thrust into the Thirty nine Articles, that christ did Locally descend into hell; and to make that translation agree with the Articles, they must change Grave into Hell.
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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Next, I come to the first of the Corinthians, 12. 28. 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,
Next, I come to the First of the Corinthians, 12. 28. 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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which is a most horrible prodigious violence to the Greek words, for they are both the Accusative case, Helps; there are Elders, Government, there are Deacons; now to obscure these, you must put it, helps in Government.
which is a most horrible prodigious violence to the Greek words, for they Are both the Accusative case, Helps; there Are Elders, Government, there Are Deacons; now to Obscure these, you must put it, helps in Government.
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; which he conscienciously refused,
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 conscientiously refused,
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 Whitsomide, and the Passover into Easter; 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,
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 Whitsomide, and the Passover into Easter; 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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and so to our Spiritual thriving: 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 so to our Spiritual thriving: 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:
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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, left 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, left 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 fat, 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 fat, 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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The third Use ▪ And truly, I have one word more to say, and if I thought I should dye the next Fit, I should desire to speak to this City, and that is this ▪
The third Use ▪ And truly, I have one word more to say, and if I Thought I should die the next Fit, I should desire to speak to this city, and that is this ▪
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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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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; such love as is not complemental, and frothy, and flattering.
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; such love as is not complemental, and frothy, and flattering.
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Thirdly, An Elephant is without gall, that gall that he hath doth transire in nutrimentum corporis; 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.
Thirdly, an Elephant is without Gall, that Gall that he hath does transire in nutrimentum corporis; 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.
those creatures that are most innocent, they go together: If you'll shew you are most useful, and innocent creatures, like sheep, O keep together. And then the third is,
those creatures that Are most innocent, they go together: If You'll show you Are most useful, and innocent creatures, like sheep, Oh keep together. And then the third is,
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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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All this would still engage you against a common Enemy: Love men as men, love the bodies of men; 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;
All this would still engage you against a Common Enemy: Love men as men, love the bodies of 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;
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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as many talk of; 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:
as many talk of; 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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but if you'll talk of Revelations, that you have Revelations beyond the Word, and it may be sometimes in a maner contrary to the Word; surely this is not the way of truth.
but if You'll talk of Revelations, that you have Revelations beyond the Word, and it may be sometime in a manner contrary to the Word; surely this is not the Way of truth.
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There are some Truths de fide, circa fidem, and in some sence praeter fidem; I must not allow the like zeal for all; I will have the Substantial part of my zeal for Substantial Truths,
There Are Some Truths de fide, circa fidem, and in Some sense praeter fidem; I must not allow the like zeal for all; I will have the Substantial part of my zeal for Substantial Truths,
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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 is 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 is 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;
Know that you have to deal with those men, that will bring in Errors, sensim sine sensu; 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:
Know that you have to deal with those men, that will bring in Errors, Gradually sine sensu; 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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What there is good in Episcopacy, they will not decline it, because the Bishops had it; What there is good amongst the Independents, they will close with it;
What there is good in Episcopacy, they will not decline it, Because the Bishops had it; What there is good among the Independents, they will close with it;
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; three places are to that purpose. Let me adde this then further, that you may advance this happy Union and Marriage betwixt Truth and 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; three places Are to that purpose. Let me add this then further, that you may advance this happy union and Marriage betwixt Truth and Love,
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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 hearens. 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 hearens. Further, that you may advance this happy union of Truth and Love,
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Study to please, every one your godly Neighbor, for his good to edification; 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;
Study to please, every one your godly Neighbour, for his good to edification; 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 meadde 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 mead 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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I say, if you would keep a third Party from destroying both, let there be Concord; your union will be strength, it will engage the presence of God; whereas your Divisions ali•nate 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,
I say, if you would keep a third Party from destroying both, let there be Concord; your Union will be strength, it will engage the presence of God; whereas your Divisions ali•nate 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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and more worthy of our imitation, but his practice herein is commodious for you, There being a great difference betwixt the Commons and the Senators ▪ and nothing would satisfie the Commons, but the Senators death;
and more worthy of our imitation, but his practice herein is commodious for you, There being a great difference betwixt the Commons and the Senators ▪ and nothing would satisfy the Commons, but the Senators death;
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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 prese•• 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 prese•• be destroyed (I speak to wise Citizens) before you would have either of them destroyed, Consider who should come in their places:
I have said enough to wise men, and I'le end all with that Prayer of John in his second Epistle to the elect Lady ▪ and her Children, Grace be with you, mercy and peace from God the Father,
I have said enough to wise men, and I'll end all with that Prayer of John in his second Epistle to the elect Lady ▪ and her Children, Grace be with you, mercy and peace from God the Father,
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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 nociva as solivaga are. Homini erranti viam ostendit.
Though the Elephants be maximae virtue & maximi Intellectus, yet gregatim semper in cedunt, and so not nociva as solivaga Are. Homini erranti viam ostendit.
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