HOly Saint Paul being deputed by God to be the Apostle of the Gentiles, made it his business to reveal the glorious Mysteries of the Gospel to those forlorn heathens, who sate in darkness and under the region of the shadow of death;
HOly Saint Paul being deputed by God to be the Apostle of the Gentiles, made it his business to reveal the glorious Mysteres of the Gospel to those forlorn Heathens, who sat in darkness and under the region of the shadow of death;
and Heaven blessing his attempts and spiritual enterprizes, he was a main instrument in the constitution of several flourishing Churches, whereof this of Philippi was one;
and Heaven blessing his attempts and spiritual Enterprises, he was a main Instrument in the constitution of several flourishing Churches, whereof this of Philippi was one;
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which was a famous city and the Metropolis of Macedonia: and to the believers here he writes by Epaphroditus from Rome, where he was in bonds for the sake of the Gospel.
which was a famous City and the Metropolis of Macedonia: and to the believers Here he writes by Epaphroditus from Room, where he was in bonds for the sake of the Gospel.
Like as an indulgent Father fearing that his child being distant from him should run into some miscarriage or irregularity, writes a pathetical and moving Epistle to him that he may observe a right decorum;
Like as an indulgent Father fearing that his child being distant from him should run into Some miscarriage or irregularity, writes a pathetical and moving Epistle to him that he may observe a right decorum;
Grotius opposes them to the NONLATINALPHABET minding earthly things; and makes this the sense, nos animo in Coelo sumus & Coelestia cogitamus, our hearts are in heaven,
Grotius opposes them to the minding earthly things; and makes this the sense, nos animo in Coelo sumus & Coelestia Cogitamus, our hearts Are in heaven,
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Beza makes the words sound thus, ut municipes Coeli nos gerimus, we are free citizens and denizens of Heaven, having a right and a title to all its priviledges;
Beza makes the words found thus, ut Municipes Coeli nos gerimus, we Are free Citizens and denizens of Heaven, having a right and a title to all its privileges;
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for say he and others, the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies magistratum gerere, vel munus aut of ficium aliquod concreditum administrare, the management of some great office which hath worth and dignity annexed to it.
for say he and Others, the word signifies magistratum gerere, vel munus Or of ficium aliquod concreditum administrare, the management of Some great office which hath worth and dignity annexed to it.
But for all this 'tis well enough translated, our Conversation: for Saint Paul speaking of his private Conversation says, NONLATINALPHABET, I have lived in all good conscience before God to this day.
But for all this it's well enough translated, our Conversation: for Saint Paul speaking of his private Conversation Says,, I have lived in all good conscience before God to this day.
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And Grotius cōmenting upon the words, acknowledges that NONLATINALPHABET Graecis scriptoribus est vitae genus sequi, this word may have relation to any private course or state of living:
And Grotius commenting upon the words, acknowledges that Graecis scriptoribus est vitae genus sequi, this word may have Relation to any private course or state of living:
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Cornelius à Lapide & Gorran amongst other interpretations express the sense of the words thus, in terris agimus vitam puram & sanctam, qualem Angeli ag•nt in Coelis:
Cornelius à Lapide & Gorran among other interpretations express the sense of the words thus, in terris agimus vitam puram & Sanctam, qualem Angeli ag•nt in Coelis:
and Piscator tells us, that the word NONLATINALPHABET, which we translate to have a Conversation, generali sens• accipitur de moribus & actionibus externis, in its general notion hath relation to manners and external actions,
and Piscator tells us, that the word, which we translate to have a Conversation, generali sens• accipitur de moribus & actionibus externis, in its general notion hath Relation to manners and external actions,
Now because these words are usually spoken of, and treated upon according to some of the other interpretations, I shall not make any other enlargement upon the former glosses,
Now Because these words Are usually spoken of, and treated upon according to Some of the other interpretations, I shall not make any other enlargement upon the former Glosses,
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but shall handle them in this last acceptation, and so from hence insist upon this proposition or Doctrine, That it is the duty of Christians upon earth, to be suitable and conformable in their carriages and conversations to the Angels in Heaven.
but shall handle them in this last acceptation, and so from hence insist upon this proposition or Doctrine, That it is the duty of Christians upon earth, to be suitable and conformable in their carriages and conversations to the Angels in Heaven.
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there is no filthy Sodomite, no prophane Esau, or defiled Reuben; no pitch of iniquity stains their white robes, all pure Ermins, none wallowing in the mire of any sinful abomination.
there is no filthy Sodomite, no profane Esau, or defiled Reuben; no pitch of iniquity stains their white robes, all pure Ermins, none wallowing in the mire of any sinful abomination.
but as to the Angels this we know, that as they are mighty in respect of their power, 2 Thes. 1.7. so they may be termed holy in respect of their unspotted purity.
but as to the Angels this we know, that as they Are mighty in respect of their power, 2 Thebes 1.7. so they may be termed holy in respect of their unspotted purity.
for indeed Christianity is nothing else but an imitation of the divine nature, and a reducing of a mans self to the image of God, which consists in righteousness and holiness.
for indeed Christianity is nothing Else but an imitation of the divine nature, and a reducing of a men self to the image of God, which consists in righteousness and holiness.
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when as those who were baptized, for certain days together wore their white Stoles, betokening the holiness of the state into which they were translated;
when as those who were baptised, for certain days together wore their white Stoles, betokening the holiness of the state into which they were translated;
which made the Deacon bring out the white garment to one Elpidophorus that had revolted from the faith, telling him that he would keep it as a monument and memorial of his Apostacy.
which made the Deacon bring out the white garment to one Elpidophorus that had revolted from the faith, telling him that he would keep it as a monument and memorial of his Apostasy.
the joyes of Heaven, and the misery of those that shall suffer a separation from God. Two Cardinals riding to the Councel of Trent, found a poor man mourning over a Toad;
the Joys of Heaven, and the misery of those that shall suffer a separation from God. Two Cardinals riding to the Council of Trent, found a poor man mourning over a Toad;
and as those pious ones, Mal. 3.17. who spake often one to another, and encouraged each other in the service of God in times of profaneness and Apostacy.
and as those pious ones, Malachi 3.17. who spoke often one to Another, and encouraged each other in the service of God in times of profaneness and Apostasy.
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nor the subtilty of the Roman Emperour, who did advance to the highest offices, the covetous and most rapacious extortioners, on purpose that after they had notably enricht themselves, to make them criminals,
nor the subtlety of the Roman Emperor, who did advance to the highest Offices, the covetous and most rapacious extortioners, on purpose that After they had notably enriched themselves, to make them criminals,
Therefore let that of the Apostle sound in our ears continually as a counterbane against all in justice, 1 Thes. 4.6. Let no man go beyond or defraud his brother in any matter, for the Lord is the avenger of all such.
Therefore let that of the Apostle found in our ears continually as a counterbane against all in Justice, 1 Thebes 4.6. Let no man go beyond or defraud his brother in any matter, for the Lord is the avenger of all such.
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no divisions amongst them, like those of Reuben; no struggling, like Jacob and Esau, for priority in the new Jerusalem. There is no opposing Jannes or Jambres; no Sheba to blow the trump of rebellion;
no divisions among them, like those of Reuben; no struggling, like Jacob and Esau, for priority in the new Jerusalem. There is no opposing Jannes or Jambres; no Sheba to blow the trump of rebellion;
all agreeing in the service of the great Creatour: so we should manifest our Conversation to be Heavenly, by our Unity; and should endeavour to promoteit,
all agreeing in the service of the great Creator: so we should manifest our Conversation to be Heavenly, by our Unity; and should endeavour to promoteit,
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and to this purpose should have a care of civil and intestine dissentions, of taking the gantlet up one against another, of setting Manasseh against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasseh; this will tend to our hurt and prejudice, division being the true forerunner of destruction;
and to this purpose should have a care of civil and intestine dissensions, of taking the gauntlet up one against Another, of setting Manasses against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasses; this will tend to our hurt and prejudice, division being the true forerunner of destruction;
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which the heathen represented to his sons by a parcel of arrows, which being in a bundle could not be broken, but taken singly were presently snapt asunder.
which the heathen represented to his Sons by a parcel of arrows, which being in a bundle could not be broken, but taken singly were presently snapped asunder.
The Grecian Monarchy was glorious while the power was concentred in Alexander; but when divided, Ptolemaeus Lagus ruling Egypt, Antigonus in the lesser Asia, and Perdiccas in Macedon, it lost much of its primitive lustre,
The Grecian Monarchy was glorious while the power was concentred in Alexander; but when divided, Ptolemaeus Lagus ruling Egypt, Antigonus in the lesser Asia, and Perdiccas in Macedon, it lost much of its primitive lustre,
as with the holy tribes in the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his Vine and Fig-tree, from Dan even unto Beer-sheba, 1 King. 4.25. 2. Let us labour after Unity in the Church and Ecclesiastical assemblies;
as with the holy tribes in the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelled safely, every man under his Vine and Fig tree, from Dan even unto Beer-sheba, 1 King. 4.25. 2. Let us labour After Unity in the Church and Ecclesiastical assemblies;
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imitating the Primitive Converts, who were all of one mind; and like to the people in Zephaniah, Chap. 3. ver. 9. who were to serve the Lord with one consent. We should be careful to shun the Corinthians Schism, I am of Paul, I am of Apollos;
imitating the Primitive Converts, who were all of one mind; and like to the people in Zephaniah, Chap. 3. ver. 9. who were to serve the Lord with one consent. We should be careful to shun the Corinthians Schism, I am of Paul, I am of Apollos;
and it was one of Luthers prayers about the same time, a piece of his Litany, ab inutilibus quaestionibus liberet Dominus suam ecclesiam, that God would deliver his Church from needless and distracting questions:
and it was one of Luthers Prayers about the same time, a piece of his Litany, ab inutilibus quaestionibus liberet Dominus suam Church, that God would deliver his Church from needless and distracting questions:
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That there is a beautiful order amongst these celestial spirits almost all the Fathers have asserted, especially Dionysius and Gregory have been so positive,
That there is a beautiful order among these celestial spirits almost all the Father's have asserted, especially Dionysius and Gregory have been so positive,
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as to divide them into three ranks or Ternions. As 1. Seraphim, Thrones, Cherubins. 2. Dominations, Principalities and Powers. 3. Mights, Arch-angels and Angels
as to divide them into three ranks or Ternions. As 1. Seraphim, Thrones, Cherubim. 2. Dominations, Principalities and Powers. 3. Mights, Archangels and Angels
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And those that are against the Hierarchies of Dionysius, yet acknowledge an order amongst the Angels quoad officium, though not quoad naturam, as they determine.
And those that Are against the Hierarchies of Dionysius, yet acknowledge an order among the Angels quoad officium, though not quoad naturam, as they determine.
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But especially the holy Scriptures seem to countenance this assertion, by telling us of the Archangel, of Thrones, Dominions and Principalities, which make it at least a probable doctrine. So we;
But especially the holy Scriptures seem to countenance this assertion, by telling us of the Archangel, of Thrones, Dominions and Principalities, which make it At least a probable Doctrine. So we;
our Conversation should be heavenly as to its order, which as I said of our Unity, ought to be conspicuous both in our Civil and Ecclesiastical polity.
our Conversation should be heavenly as to its order, which as I said of our Unity, ought to be conspicuous both in our Civil and Ecclesiastical polity.
Add to this, how the book of God hath declared to us the fatal Exit of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, who were famous (or rather infamous) for their conspiracy against Moses and Aaron. A levelling principle hath no warrant from the divine oracles,
Add to this, how the book of God hath declared to us the fatal Exit of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, who were famous (or rather infamous) for their Conspiracy against Moses and Aaron. A levelling principle hath no warrant from the divine oracles,
let not the child behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable, Isa. 5.3. remembring, that it is but fit and reasonable, that the lesser Sporades should always vail to the starrs of the first magnitude.
let not the child behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable, Isaiah 5.3. remembering, that it is but fit and reasonable, that the lesser Sporades should always Vail to the Stars of the First magnitude.
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'Tis not fit every ignaro should turn Preacher, that the Gibeonite who is a hewer of wood, should take upon him NONLATINALPHABET to divide the Word of Truth,
It's not fit every ignaro should turn Preacher, that the Gibeonite who is a hewer of wood, should take upon him to divide the Word of Truth,
God is not the God of confusion, but of Order in the Churches, 1 Cor. 14.33. Separate me, says he, Barnabas and Saul, for the work I have for them to do:
God is not the God of confusion, but of Order in the Churches, 1 Cor. 14.33. Separate me, Says he, Barnabas and Saul, for the work I have for them to do:
this hath been the worm that hath consumed our flourishing gourd, and hath made our Church resemble Antigonus, who was painted imagine luscâ, with one eye or half a face, wanting its becoming features:
this hath been the worm that hath consumed our flourishing gourd, and hath made our Church resemble Antigonus, who was painted imagine luscâ, with one eye or half a face, wanting its becoming features:
therefore let us imitate the Colossians, who had not onely NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, Faith towards God, but Order amongst themselves, Colos. 2.5. not as some of the Thessalonians, who walked NONLATINALPHABET not keeping their stations;
Therefore let us imitate the colossians, who had not only but, Faith towards God, but Order among themselves, Colos 2.5. not as Some of the Thessalonians, who walked not keeping their stations;
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Let us not with forgetful Shimei, pass over the brook Kidron, but let that of the Apostle take place with us, Brethren let every man wherein he is called therein abide with God, 1 Corinth. 7.24. 4. The Angels in heaven lead a Conversation full of obedience and service.
Let us not with forgetful Shimei, pass over the brook Kidron, but let that of the Apostle take place with us, Brothers let every man wherein he is called therein abide with God, 1 Corinth. 7.24. 4. The Angels in heaven led a Conversation full of Obedience and service.
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Augustine and Gregory both tell us, that Angelorum vocabulum nomen est officii non naturae, that the word Angel is more suitable to their imployments and offices,
Augustine and Gregory both tell us, that Angels Vocabulum Nome est Officii non naturae, that the word Angel is more suitable to their employments and Offices,
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hence these blessed ones in Heb. 1.14. are stiled NONLATINALPHABET ministring spirits; and indeed very ready and active they are in the observance of the divine mandates,
hence these blessed ones in Hebrew 1.14. Are styled ministering spirits; and indeed very ready and active they Are in the observance of the divine mandates,
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or the secure Sidonians; but as the wheels of Amminadab so are they, or as the nimble lightning which with incredible swiftness darts it self through the airy region:
or the secure Sidonians; but as the wheels of Amminadab so Are they, or as the nimble lightning which with incredible swiftness darts it self through the airy region:
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One goes and feeds Eliah, another directs Cornelius, another destroyes Sennacheribs army, another releases Peter; and at the last day they shall gather the Elect from the four winds of Heaven, to the new Jerusalem. So we;
One Goes and feeds Elijah, Another directs Cornelius, Another Destroys Sennacheribs army, Another releases Peter; and At the last day they shall gather the Elect from the four winds of Heaven, to the new Jerusalem. So we;
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let our tempers and dispositions in this particular comply not with the sturdy Oak, but the bending Willow, that when God says seek my face, our ingenuous souls may eccho out the Psalmists respond, Lord thy face we will seek.
let our tempers and dispositions in this particular comply not with the sturdy Oak, but the bending Willow, that when God Says seek my face, our ingenuous Souls may echo out the Psalmists respond, Lord thy face we will seek.
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let them not erect their Hercules pillars, but let their motto be plus ultra, we press forward toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, Phil. 3.14. 5. The Angels in Heaven lead a conversation full of abstractedness from the world and all its enjoyments.
let them not erect their Hercules pillars, but let their motto be plus ultra, we press forward towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in christ jesus, Philip 3.14. 5. The Angels in Heaven led a Conversation full of abstractedness from the world and all its enjoyments.
If Heliogabalus were to make his feast, and Cleopatra to brew her cups with the most orient pearl, they would be as an insipid thing to the Angelical palate.
If Heliogabalus were to make his feast, and Cleopatra to brew her cups with the most orient pearl, they would be as an insipid thing to the Angelical palate.
let us shew our Conversation to be heavenly, by our undervaluing of earthly things; let not the world be our beloved Delilah, neither let us idolize a creature enjoyment.
let us show our Conversation to be heavenly, by our undervaluing of earthly things; let not the world be our Beloved Delilah, neither let us idolise a creature enjoyment.
Let not our hearts long after the fleshpots of Egypt, nor say to the wedge of gold, thou art my confidence. Let us consider, these things are unsuitable to our immortal souls, which are buds of Heaven,
Let not our hearts long After the fleshpots of Egypt, nor say to the wedge of gold, thou art my confidence. Let us Consider, these things Are unsuitable to our immortal Souls, which Are buds of Heaven,
and blossoms of eternity, bubbled from the fountain of spirits, and which cannot be truly satisfied till they center and repose themselves in God the onely complement of real happiness and felicity.
and blossoms of eternity, bubbled from the fountain of spirits, and which cannot be truly satisfied till they centre and repose themselves in God the only compliment of real happiness and felicity.
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Such a fickleness in these terrene acquirements, that Alexander made a sword to be portrayed upon a table within a wheel, intimating that what he had got be conquest was subject to be changed and altered by the wheel of fortune.
Such a fickleness in these terrene acquirements, that Alexander made a sword to be portrayed upon a table within a wheel, intimating that what he had god be conquest was Subject to be changed and altered by the wheel of fortune.
and as for the redemption of our souls, we know that cannot be with corruptible things, as silver and gold, but onely with the bloud of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 1.18.
and as for the redemption of our Souls, we know that cannot be with corruptible things, as silver and gold, but only with the blood of jesus christ, 1 Pet. 1.18.
Let us not adore the broken Cisterns and despise the water of the heavenly Bethlehem. Let us with Moses have an eye to the recompence of reward, to the Crown of Righteousness,
Let us not adore the broken Cisterns and despise the water of the heavenly Bethlehem. Let us with Moses have an eye to the recompense of reward, to the Crown of Righteousness,
Were we but a while rapt with Saint Paul into the third Heaven, what praises should we hear them give to the Father of Spirits, who hath settled them in eternal bliss, ransomed them from the flames of the infernal Tophet,
Were we but a while rapt with Saint Paul into the third Heaven, what praises should we hear them give to the Father of Spirits, who hath settled them in Eternal bliss, ransomed them from the flames of the infernal Tophet,
they are a special sacrifice we owe to God, he ought to have the Calves of our lips, and most rightly doth inherit the praises of Israel: hence the Jews had this godly usage, that in their writings when they named God, they did insert this abbreviature, the holy, or the blessed one; and when they celebrated the passover, at the end thereof they had the great Halelujah, consisting of several Eucharistical Psalms.
they Are a special sacrifice we owe to God, he ought to have the Calves of our lips, and most rightly does inherit the praises of Israel: hence the jews had this godly usage, that in their writings when they nam God, they did insert this abbreviature, the holy, or the blessed one; and when they celebrated the passover, At the end thereof they had the great Hallelujah, consisting of several Eucharistical Psalms.
These gratulations will be acceptable to the Almighty, and speedily enter the ears of the Lord of Sabbaoth, these are NONLATINALPHABET, a foretast of Heaven,
These gratulations will be acceptable to the Almighty, and speedily enter the ears of the Lord of Sabbaoth, these Are, a foretaste of Heaven,
for so their name imports, the Septuagint rendring them NONLATINALPHABET, comburentes vel incendentes, because they were inflamed with the fire of the Divine love.
for so their name imports, the septuagint rendering them, comburentes vel incendentes, Because they were inflamed with the fire of the Divine love.
and writing to his friend Lucilius, he bids him set before him Cato or Lelius, or some person that walked most exactly according to the Canon of Morality.
and writing to his friend Lucilius, he bids him Set before him Cato or Lelius, or Some person that walked most exactly according to the Canon of Morality.
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because he cannot equalize the Master Workman? Let us strive and bestir our selves and beg of God the assistance of his enlivening Spirit, that we may walk and not be weary, and run and not faint.
Because he cannot equalise the Master Workman? Let us strive and Bestir our selves and beg of God the assistance of his enlivening Spirit, that we may walk and not be weary, and run and not faint.
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Let us do in this case as Phaltiel the son of Laish, who went weeping behind his wise to Bahurim; so seeing in the paths of righteousness we cannot hold an Angels pace, let us follow behind lamenting the defects of our duty,
Let us do in this case as Phaltiel the son of Laish, who went weeping behind his wise to Bahurim; so seeing in the paths of righteousness we cannot hold an Angels pace, let us follow behind lamenting the defects of our duty,
But in the second place, if we are to imitate the holy Angels, how may it reprove many who having taken upon them the profession of Christianity, have nothing of an Heavenly resemblance in their Conversations.
But in the second place, if we Are to imitate the holy Angels, how may it reprove many who having taken upon them the profession of Christianity, have nothing of an Heavenly resemblance in their Conversations.
even to the ground? How disorderly are many as to the Church, they would have Aaron to lay aside his breast-plate, and think that any as well as the lawful Priest may offer the Divine incense, setting a temple upon mount Gerizin in opposition to that of Jerusalem, placing men over Congregations without the Divine disposition, make Ministers without Ordination, the plague and bane of Religion sitting not in the Pastoral but in the Pestilential Chair, as Cyprian complains.
even to the ground? How disorderly Are many as to the Church, they would have Aaron to lay aside his breastplate, and think that any as well as the lawful Priest may offer the Divine incense, setting a temple upon mount Gerizim in opposition to that of Jerusalem, placing men over Congregations without the Divine disposition, make Ministers without Ordination, the plague and bane of Religion sitting not in the Pastoral but in the Pestilential Chair, as Cyprian complains.
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as if they made an agreement with Hell, and a Covenant with the grave, and as if their bodies were like the scales of Leviathan which could not be pierced with the Spear of death.
as if they made an agreement with Hell, and a Covenant with the grave, and as if their bodies were like the scales of Leviathan which could not be pierced with the Spear of death.
and such untoward Conversations many of us lead that 'tis to be feared God will yet send destroying Angels against us, that seeing we will not regard them as examples, we shall feel them as executioners.
and such untoward Conversations many of us led that it's to be feared God will yet send destroying Angels against us, that seeing we will not regard them as Examples, we shall feel them as executioners.
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It we are to imitate the holy Angels, let it be matter of Caution to us that we do not follow Satan and his Apostate Legions, those gross revolters from God, who for their Crimes were thrown out of the third Heaven into the lower regions,
It we Are to imitate the holy Angels, let it be matter of Caution to us that we do not follow Satan and his Apostate Legions, those gross revolters from God, who for their Crimes were thrown out of the third Heaven into the lower regions,
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No sooner came the holy Jesus into the world but Satan devised his overthrow, First he set Herod his proxie awork, who by a desparate stratagem thought to have involved him in the massacre of the martyred Innocents;
No sooner Come the holy jesus into the world but Satan devised his overthrow, First he Set Herod his proxy awork, who by a desperate stratagem Thought to have involved him in the massacre of the martyred Innocents;
that failing, the Devil comes and personally holds a contest with him in the wilderness, thinking to foil him as he did our first parents in the Garden of Eden. No sooner was the Gospel propagated,
that failing, the devil comes and personally holds a contest with him in the Wilderness, thinking to foil him as he did our First Parents in the Garden of Eden. No sooner was the Gospel propagated,
more especially he got Julian to use policy as well as power, who strove to raze the name of Christ from under heaven, commanding that the children of Christians should not be trained up in Arts and Sciences, that the vail of darkness and ignorance might cover their faces,
more especially he god Julian to use policy as well as power, who strove to raze the name of christ from under heaven, commanding that the children of Christians should not be trained up in Arts and Sciences, that the Vail of darkness and ignorance might cover their faces,
Who ever magnified himself against Christ and prospered? who can brag of his triumphs over the Son of God? the fatal Exit of Antiochus, Julian, Maxentius and such like, may discourage us from such attempts.
Who ever magnified himself against christ and prospered? who can brag of his Triumphos over the Son of God? the fatal Exit of Antiochus, Julian, Maxentius and such like, may discourage us from such attempts.
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What are we to stand it out against Divinity? A head of glass to a head of brass? There is as great a disproportion betwixt a victorious Messiah and a frail mortal, as betwixt the thistle and the Cedar in Lebanon;
What Are we to stand it out against Divinity? A head of glass to a head of brass? There is as great a disproportion betwixt a victorious Messiah and a frail Mortal, as betwixt the thistle and the Cedar in Lebanon;
therefore let this be our passionate wish that in all things the Lord Jesus may have the preheminence, that all the kingdoms of the earth may be the kingdoms of the Lord and of his Christ;
Therefore let this be our passionate wish that in all things the Lord jesus may have the pre-eminence, that all the kingdoms of the earth may be the kingdoms of the Lord and of his christ;
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he hath an Apple for Eve, a Grape for Noah, a Bag for Judas, and changes of Raiment for Gehezi. Rather then men shall keep the even way he will draw them to some extream or other, either make them lean to an old superstition,
he hath an Apple for Eve, a Grape for Noah, a Bag for Judas, and changes of Raiment for Gehazi. Rather then men shall keep the even Way he will draw them to Some extreme or other, either make them lean to an old Superstition,
See if we can make the Shunammite return, and hast the Prodigal home to his fathers house, knowing that he who converts a sinner from the errour of his way, shall save a soul from death,
See if we can make the shunammite return, and hast the Prodigal home to his Father's house, knowing that he who converts a sinner from the error of his Way, shall save a soul from death,
and shall hide a multitude of sins, as it is, Fames 5.20. 3. The Devil is a slanderer, an accuser, for so his name imports, hence he is stiled Rev. 12.10.
and shall hide a multitude of Sins, as it is, Fames 5.20. 3. The devil is a slanderer, an accuser, for so his name imports, hence he is styled Rev. 12.10.
and to our shame be it spoken, many come too nigh Satan in this particular, they strive continually to defame their brethren and to make their names which should be as a pretious ointment,
and to our shame be it spoken, many come too High Satan in this particular, they strive continually to defame their brothers and to make their names which should be as a precious ointment,
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If a man be of a quiet and sedate temper, he passes for a Lukewarm Laodicean; if he be active and stirring then he is a fiery Zelot; if he seem to stand up for the doctrine of Justification by Faith, he is accounted a Solifidian; and if he be inclined to good works and alms-deeds, then he is for Papistical merit.
If a man be of a quiet and sedate temper, he passes for a Lukewarm Laodicean; if he be active and stirring then he is a fiery Zealot; if he seem to stand up for the Doctrine of Justification by Faith, he is accounted a Solifidian; and if he be inclined to good works and almsdeeds, then he is for Papistical merit.
it behoves us rather with Sem and Japheth to cover his nakedness, and if we can, restore him with the spirit of meekness, considering as the Apostle says, that we our selves may also be tempted, Gal. 6.1. 4. The Devil is full of pride:
it behoves us rather with Sem and Japheth to cover his nakedness, and if we can, restore him with the Spirit of meekness, considering as the Apostle Says, that we our selves may also be tempted, Gal. 6.1. 4. The devil is full of pride:
So far as we can see, that was his Primitive sin, and so much seems to be intimated in the 1 Tim. 3.6. where it is commanded that a Bishop should not be a novice (that is, one newly come to the faith) lest being puffed up with pride, he fall into the condemnation of the Devil:
So Far as we can see, that was his Primitive since, and so much seems to be intimated in the 1 Tim. 3.6. where it is commanded that a Bishop should not be a novice (that is, one newly come to the faith) lest being puffed up with pride, he fallen into the condemnation of the devil:
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Surely it was his haughty humour led him to contest with our blessed Saviour, and to dispute with Michael about the body of Moses, though it may be, other ends too were proposed in these altercations.
Surely it was his haughty humour led him to contest with our blessed Saviour, and to dispute with Michael about the body of Moses, though it may be, other ends too were proposed in these altercations.
and if such be not met with presently, yet He whom it may be with Julian, they call the Carpenters Son, will provide a Coffin, (and a worse thing too) for them (as the holy man predicted.)
and if such be not met with presently, yet He whom it may be with Julian, they call the Carpenters Son, will provide a Coffin, (and a Worse thing too) for them (as the holy man predicted.)
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they shake their heads at him as an Epicurean or a Stoick: As if spiritual graces and natural acquirements could not reside in one and the same subject.
they shake their Heads At him as an Epicurean or a Stoic: As if spiritual graces and natural acquirements could not reside in one and the same Subject.
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And surely I should most distrust those persons that boast they are so cock-sure of salvation, that brag in every company of shinings and sealings, of sonship and adoption:
And surely I should most distrust those Persons that boast they Are so cocksure of salvation, that brag in every company of shinings and sealings, of sonship and adoption:
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And let us have an affectionate carriage towards our brethren, let the law of kindness be in our tongue, accounting our selves rather with the holy Apostle the greatest of sinners, and the least of Saints;
And let us have an affectionate carriage towards our brothers, let the law of kindness be in our tongue, accounting our selves rather with the holy Apostle the greatest of Sinners, and the least of Saints;
and shall take up their lodgings with him in the infernal dungeons, where they shall do severe penance for their impieties, till eternity confess a period.
and shall take up their lodgings with him in the infernal dungeons, where they shall do severe penance for their impieties, till eternity confess a Period.
and know even as also we are known, where our heads shall be environed with glorious Crowns, our hands dignified with graceful Palms, our bodies clothed with garments of light and immortality, our tong••• also shall always sound out Canticles of Triumph, to the ever blessed and adored Trinity, even that of the Saints and Angels, Blessing, honour, glory and power be unto him that sitteth upon the Throne,
and know even as also we Are known, where our Heads shall be environed with glorious Crowns, our hands dignified with graceful Palms, our bodies clothed with garments of Light and immortality, our tong••• also shall always found out Canticles of Triumph, to the ever blessed and adored Trinity, even that of the Saints and Angels, Blessing, honour, glory and power be unto him that Sitteth upon the Throne,
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Fur vel raptor contumeliam insert Deo in possessionibus subditorum, homicida in subditis; blasphemus verò ei contumeliam fert in propriâ personá: secundùm enim sublimitatem personae cui committitur offensa, augmentatur culpa. Parald. lib. 2. do vitio Linguae.
Fur vel raptor contumeliam insert God in possessionibus subditorum, Homicide in subditis; Blasphemous verò ei contumeliam fert in propriâ personá: secundùm enim sublimitatem personae cui committitur offensa, augmentatur culpa. Parald. lib. 2. do vitio Linguae.
Unus Deus enim, & Christus unus, Ecclesia ejus una, & fides una, & plebs in solidam corporis unitatem concordiae glutino copulata. Cyprian. de unit. Eccles.
Unus Deus enim, & Christus Unus, Ecclesia His una, & fides una, & plebs in solidam corporis unitatem Concordiae glutino copulata. Cyprian. de unit. Eccles.
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Gregor. in 15. Homil. super Luc. Ordines Angelorum approbat Aquinas, & affirmat cos manere quoad distinctionem graduum post diem judicii, Aquin. prim. part. Quast. 108. art. 7. Vide Mede in locum.
Gregory. in 15. Homily super Luke Ordines Angels Approbat Aquinas, & Affirmative cos manner quoad distinctionem graduum post diem Judicii, Aquinas prim. part. Quast. 108. art. 7. Vide Mede in locum.
Ecce habes Ecclesiam per totum mundum, noli sequifalsos justificatores, & veros praecipitatores, in illo monte esto qui implevit orbem terrarum, August. in Epist. S. Johan.
Ecce habes Church per totum Mundum, noli sequifalsos justificatores, & veros praecipitatores, in illo monte esto qui implevit orbem terrarum, August. in Epistle S. John.
Miles in castris animo, ocu is, auribus paratus ad omne imperium & intentu •idem nobis sit, in hâc militia sequantur alacres & pleno gradu quocun { que } vecantem imperatorem, Lips. de Const. lib. 1. cap. 14.
Miles in Castris animo, ocu is, auribus Ready ad omne imperium & intentu •idem nobis sit, in hâc militia sequantur alacres & Pleno Grade quocun { que } vecantem Imperatorem, Lips. de Constantinople lib. 1. cap. 14.
Locutio desumpta est à thentro, Grot. in locum. Noli huic tranquillitati confidere, momento temporis mare evertitur, & eodem die in quo luserunt navigia, absorhentur, Sen. Epist. 4.
Locution desumpta est à thentro, Grot. in locum. Noli huic tranquillitati confidere, momento Temporis mare evertitur, & Eodem die in quo luserunt navigia, absorhentur, Sen. Epistle 4.
Foelices enim vel nos vel filios nostros, non divitiae terrenae faciunt, aut nobis viventibus amittendae, Deus est qui foeaut nobis mortuis à quibus nescimus (vel forte à quibus nolumus) possidendae, lices facit, qui est mentium vera opulentia, August. de Civit. Dei lib. 5. cap. 18.
Faolices enim vel nos vel Sons nostros, non divitiae Terrenae faciunt, Or nobis viventibus amittendae, Deus est qui foeaut nobis mortuis à quibus nescimus (vel forte à quibus nolumus) possidendae, lices facit, qui est mentium vera opulentia, August. de Civit Dei lib. 5. cap. 18.
Sic tenete quae sunt hujus mundi, ut non teneamini in mundo, terrena res possideatur, non possideat, sit res temporalis in usu, aeterna in desiderio, Gregor. Homil. 14. in Luc.
Sic Tenete Quae sunt hujus mundi, ut non teneamini in mundo, Terrena Rest possideatur, non possideat, sit Rest temporalis in usu, aeterna in Desire, Gregory. Homily 14. in Luke
Quisquis es mortalium, hoc mihi extremum calamitatis genus accidit, ut pro tanto beneficio dignas tibi grates referre nequeam; at referat Alexander, Alexandro verò dii, pro ejus summaá in meos humanitate & clementiá, Justin. lib. 2.
Quisquis es mortalium, hoc mihi extremum calamitatis genus accidit, ut Pro tanto Benefit dignas tibi grates refer nequeam; At referat Alexander, Alexander verò Gods, Pro His summaá in meos humanitate & clementiá, Justin lib. 2.
Si ad portum pervehi vis, mavum remis admoveas oportet, & vela expandas, non ut otiosus captes & expectes ab alm ventum, Lips. de Constant. lib. 1. cap. 22.
Si ad portum pervehi vis, mavum Remis admoveas oportet, & vela expandas, non ut Idle captes & expects ab alm ventum, Lips. de Constant. lib. 1. cap. 22.
Exquisitior crudelitas vestra magìsest illecebra sectae, plures efficimur quoties metimur, metimur, semen est sanguis Christianorum, Tertul. in Apol. in fine.
Exquisitior crudelitas Vestra magìsest illecebra sectae, plures efficimur How often metimur, metimur, semen est sanguis Christians, Tertulian in Apollinarian in fine.
Scias hoc tempore esse opus Diaboli, ut servos Dei mendacio laceret, & gloriosum nomen falsis opinionibus infamet, us qui conscientiae sua luce clarescunt, alienis rumoribus sordidentur, Cyprian. Epist. 52.
Scias hoc tempore esse opus Diaboli, ut servos Dei Mendacio laceret, & Gloriosum Nome falsis opinionibus infamet, us qui conscientiae sua luce clarescunt, alienis rumoribus sordidentur, Cyprian. Epistle 52.
Quamobremhoc tene, differri aliquando impios non dimitti, nec crimen quenquam i•pectore. 〈 … 〉 are, qui non •••m N•l•••in in tergo, Lips. de Constant. lib. 2. cap. 13.
Quamobremhoc tene, differri aliquando Impious non dimitti, nec crimen quenquam i•pectore. 〈 … 〉 Are, qui non •••m N•l•••in in tergo, Lips. de Constant. lib. 2. cap. 13.
Si necessariam habemus familiaritatem dignationis Angelicae, cavenda est nobis eorum offensa, & in his maximè exercendum, quibus novimus eos oblectari. Bernard.
Si Necessariam habemus familiaritatem dignationis Angelicae, cavenda est nobis Their offensa, & in his maximè exercendum, quibus novimus eos oblectari. Bernard.
