A discourse explaining the nature of edification both of particular persons in private graces, and of the church in unity and peace, and shewing that we must not break unity and publick peace, for supposed means of better edifying in private virtues : in a visitation sermon at Coventry, May 7, 1684 / by John Kettlewell ...
THis Rule is here laid down in the Case of Extraordinary and Miraculous Gifts, such as Prophesie or Inspired Preaching, Tongues, Miracles, and the like, which the Corinthians zealously coveted, to amuse Beholders,
THis Rule is Here laid down in the Case of Extraordinary and Miraculous Gifts, such as Prophesy or Inspired Preaching, Tongues, Miracles, and the like, which the Corinthians zealously coveted, to amuse Beholders,
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But it is equally applicable to all Ordinary Gifts, and Natural or Acquired Endowments, as prompt and penetrating Wit, clear Understanding, sound Judgment, Prudence in Conduct, Fluent and Elegant Speech, and the like:
But it is equally applicable to all Ordinary Gifts, and Natural or Acquired Endowments, as prompt and penetrating Wit, clear Understanding, found Judgement, Prudence in Conduct, Fluent and Elegant Speech, and the like:
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And as it holds in all sorts, either of Natural, or Miraculous Gifts; so also in all Places and Offices, which make room for the Exercise and Employment of them.
And as it holds in all sorts, either of Natural, or Miraculous Gifts; so also in all Places and Offices, which make room for the Exercise and Employment of them.
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For as Edification is here made the End of all Gifts and Abilities; so is it elsewhere of all Offices and Dignities in the Church. God gave some, Apostles: and some, Prophets: and some, Evangelists: and some, Pastors and Teachers;
For as Edification is Here made the End of all Gifts and Abilities; so is it elsewhere of all Offices and Dignities in the Church. God gave Some, Apostles: and Some, prophets: and Some, Evangelists: and Some, Pastors and Teachers;
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for the Perfecting of the Saints, and the Edifying of the Body of Christ, Eph. 4. 11, 12. So that Edification is the Great End of all those Gifts wherewith God endows Men,
for the Perfecting of the Saints, and the Edifying of the Body of christ, Ephesians 4. 11, 12. So that Edification is the Great End of all those Gifts wherewith God endows Men,
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And this well deserves to be distinctly and clearly stated, both for its own sake, because God has made it the Prime End whereto all Mens Parts and Opportunities are to be directed;
And this well deserves to be distinctly and clearly stated, both for its own sake, Because God has made it the Prime End whereto all Men's Parts and Opportunities Are to be directed;
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For one of the Commonest, and, I think, of the most Specious Pretences our Dissenting Brethren give for their leaving our Parish-Churches, is that they Edifie and Profit more in their Private Meetings.
For one of the Commonest, and, I think, of the most Specious Pretences our Dissenting Brothers give for their leaving our Parish-churches, is that they Edify and Profit more in their Private Meetings.
And whether it be true or no, they think they are fittest to judge, and that no other Persons are so able to tell them what Prayers and Sermons they are most benefited by,
And whither it be true or no, they think they Are Fittest to judge, and that no other Persons Are so able to tell them what Prayers and Sermons they Are most benefited by,
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and think no Good Man, who knows how bad he is at best, and is careful to grow as good as he can, will blame them for it, to break the Unity of the Church,
and think no Good Man, who knows how bad he is At best, and is careful to grow as good as he can, will blame them for it, to break the Unity of the Church,
Whereas, were they truly inform'd in the Scripture-Notion of Edification, they would see clearly that there can be no Pretence of Edifying in a Schism, and that supposing in some Respects, they could edifie more,
Whereas, were they truly informed in the Scripture notion of Edification, they would see clearly that there can be no Pretence of Edifying in a Schism, and that supposing in Some Respects, they could edify more,
Edification in Scripture-sense is the same as Benefiting or Profiting. A Neighbour, as St. Paul notes, is Edified, when he is pleased to his Good, Rom. 15. 2: and strange Tongues, he says, do not edifie the Church, because they do not profit it. 1 Cor. 14. 5, 6. So that by our being Edified in Religion, is meant our Profiting and advancing in it;
Edification in Scripture-sense is the same as Benefiting or Profiting. A Neighbour, as Saint Paul notes, is Edified, when he is pleased to his Good, Rom. 15. 2: and strange Tongues, he Says, do not edify the Church, Because they do not profit it. 1 Cor. 14. 5, 6. So that by our being Edified in Religion, is meant our Profiting and advancing in it;
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The Reason why this Benefiting in Religion is call'd Edifying, is because both every Private Christian, and the Whole Church, is compared in Scripture to a Building.
The Reason why this Benefiting in Religion is called Edifying, is Because both every Private Christian, and the whole Church, is compared in Scripture to a Building.
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Sometimes Particular Christians are called the Temple of God. Know ye not, says St. Paul, that your Body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost? which is spoken of Particular Persons.
Sometime Particular Christians Are called the Temple of God. Know you not, Says Saint Paul, that your Body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost? which is spoken of Particular Persons.
1 Cor. 6. 19: and again, What agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? 2 Cor. 6. 16. The Temple of God, i. e. a believing Husband; with Idols, i. e.
1 Cor. 6. 19: and again, What agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? 2 Cor. 6. 16. The Temple of God, i. e. a believing Husband; with Idols, i. e.
The Church is called the House of God, — in the House of God, saith the Apostle, which is the Church. 1 Tim. 3. 15. 'Tis call'd his Temple — Ye are the Temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in or among you, as it did in the Temple among the Jews.
The Church is called the House of God, — in the House of God, Says the Apostle, which is the Church. 1 Tim. 3. 15. It's called his Temple — You Are the Temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in or among you, as it did in the Temple among the jews.
1 Cor. 3. 16: and his Building — Ye, i. e. the Church of Corinth, are God's Building, 1 Cor. 3. 9; and the Church of Jews and Gentiles mention'd Eph. 2. 19, is call'd the Building fitly framed, that grows into an holy Temple in the Lord, builded for an Habitation of God thro the Spirit. v. 20, 21, 22.
1 Cor. 3. 16: and his Building — You, i. e. the Church of Corinth, Are God's Building, 1 Cor. 3. 9; and the Church of jews and Gentiles mentioned Ephesians 2. 19, is called the Building fitly framed, that grows into an holy Temple in the Lord, built for an Habitation of God through the Spirit. v. 20, 21, 22.
And this Application of it to both these, is well noted by Theophylact. The Temple of God, says he, is a Title given in common, both to the Church or Collection of all the Faithful, and to every Private Christian.
And this Application of it to both these, is well noted by Theophylact The Temple of God, Says he, is a Title given in Common, both to the Church or Collection of all the Faithful, and to every Private Christian.
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So that no Man must ever seek to edifie in Schism, or break the Peace of a confessedly Sound and Lawful Church, upon pretence that he can edifie more in Separate Meetings.
So that no Man must ever seek to edify in Schism, or break the Peace of a confessedly Found and Lawful Church, upon pretence that he can edify more in Separate Meetings.
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1. I shall shew wherein lies the Edification of Particular Men and Private Christians; and that is in any Growth or Improvement, either in Faith, or Manners.
1. I shall show wherein lies the Edification of Particular Men and Private Christians; and that is in any Growth or Improvement, either in Faith, or Manners.
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This Benefiting of Particular Men, is one sort of Edification the Scripture speaks of. He that prophesies, saith St. Paul, speaketh unto men to edification, i. e.
This Benefiting of Particular Men, is one sort of Edification the Scripture speaks of. He that prophecies, Says Saint Paul, speaks unto men to edification, i. e.
Now Religion consisting of two Great Parts, Faith, and Obedience; the Spiritual Profiting and Edification of every Man, must consist in his being any ways assisted, encouraged,
Now Religion consisting of two Great Parts, Faith, and obedience; the Spiritual Profiting and Edification of every Man, must consist in his being any ways assisted, encouraged,
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1. The chief Instance of any Particular Mans Edification, and that which, indeed, is the End of all the rest, is when his Life and Practice is any thing amended.
1. The chief Instance of any Particular men Edification, and that which, indeed, is the End of all the rest, is when his Life and Practice is any thing amended.
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For St. Paul says of Church-Censures, whose End is Reformation of Manners, that they are given for edification, 2 Cor. 13. 10; and of vain Questions and Disputes, which make none the better Livers, that they do not minister to godly edifying, i. e. to Edification in Godliness.
For Saint Paul Says of Church censures, whose End is Reformation of Manners, that they Are given for edification, 2 Cor. 13. 10; and of vain Questions and Disputes, which make none the better Livers, that they do not minister to godly edifying, i. e. to Edification in Godliness.
It is the very End and Accomplishment of Faith and Knowledge, for by Works, as St. James saith, Faith is made perfect. Jam. 2. 22. It is the Casting Point,
It is the very End and Accomplishment of Faith and Knowledge, for by Works, as Saint James Says, Faith is made perfect. Jam. 2. 22. It is the Casting Point,
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and Men of most opposite Opinions. With a serious owning of Religion, Sobriety, and Temperance, they must joyn a Peaceable Temper, and Submission to their Governours.
and Men of most opposite Opinions. With a serious owning of Religion, Sobriety, and Temperance, they must join a Peaceable Temper, and Submission to their Governors.
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And with Obedience to the Higher Powers, and the Decency and Heartiness of Devotions, they must joyn all the Duties of Morality, of a sober and just Practice.
And with obedience to the Higher Powers, and the Decency and Heartiness of Devotions, they must join all the Duties of Morality, of a Sobrium and just Practice.
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many times by their Edifying only in the Beloved Notes of a Party, whilst they are altogether barren and unprofitable, in the Broad Lines, and Great Instances of Morality.
many times by their Edifying only in the beloved Notes of a Party, while they Are altogether barren and unprofitable, in the Broad Lines, and Great Instances of Morality.
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and for Submission to the King, (which are things as truly Good, as the other by mistake are supposed to be) how apt are others to overlook all his Vices,
and for Submission to the King, (which Are things as truly Good, as the other by mistake Are supposed to be) how apt Are Others to overlook all his Vices,
2. A second Instance of Particular Mens Edification, is when their Knowledge of Religious Matters is more clear and perfect, or their Faith and Belief of them is more firmly setled.
2. A second Instance of Particular Men's Edification, is when their Knowledge of Religious Matters is more clear and perfect, or their Faith and Belief of them is more firmly settled.
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and so improves Faith and Knowledge. He that prophesies, says he, speaks unto men to edification, 1 Cor. 14. 3; he edifies those that hear him, because they are taught, and convinced by him.
and so improves Faith and Knowledge. He that prophecies, Says he, speaks unto men to edification, 1 Cor. 14. 3; he Edifies those that hear him, Because they Are taught, and convinced by him.
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and which are either necessary Parts, or helpful Means, or prevalent Motives to Obedience. Our Minds, I say, are best edified, when they are stored with such useful things.
and which Are either necessary Parts, or helpful Means, or prevalent Motives to obedience. Our Minds, I say, Are best edified, when they Are stored with such useful things.
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i.e. if they know them by Plain and Clear Accounts, and not under a Dress of obscure Phrases, and Allegorical Descriptions. For some Christians, especially among our Separating Brethren, think they are much edifyed in Spiritual knowledge,
i.e. if they know them by Plain and Clear Accounts, and not under a Dress of Obscure Phrases, and Allegorical Descriptions. For Some Christians, especially among our Separating Brothers, think they Are much edified in Spiritual knowledge,
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3. A Third Instance of Particular mens Edification, is when their Affections for Religious matters are made more Fervent, or their holy Purposes are more unalterably fix'd and established.
3. A Third Instance of Particular men's Edification, is when their Affections for Religious matters Are made more Fervent, or their holy Purposes Are more unalterably fixed and established.
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And so St. Paul says of him that speaks in the Church in an unknown Tongue, that he edifies himself, i.e. in Devout Prayers and Affections, (for such Enthusiasms were ordinarily express'd in Prayer and Praise — he that speaks in an unknown tongue, speaks not unto men,
And so Saint Paul Says of him that speaks in the Church in an unknown Tongue, that he Edifies himself, i.e. in Devout Prayers and Affections, (for such Enthusiasms were ordinarily expressed in Prayer and Praise — he that speaks in an unknown tongue, speaks not unto men,
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but unto God. v. 2. 1 Cor. 14. 4. And profitable communication, which ministers Grace, i.e. a Gracious bent of Heart and Good Affection, to the Hearers, he sayes is good to the use of edifying.
but unto God. v. 2. 1 Cor. 14. 4. And profitable communication, which Ministers Grace, i.e. a Gracious bent of Heart and Good Affection, to the Hearers, he Says is good to the use of edifying.
Eph. 4. 29. And their comforting or exhorting themselves together to be Firm and Resolute in the Faith of Christ, amidst all the Dangers and Persecutions which then environed it, he tells the Thessalonians is the way to edifie one another. 1 Thes. 5. 11. Good Resolution is the very Strength and Vigor of the Soul, which prepares it for Tryals;
Ephesians 4. 29. And their comforting or exhorting themselves together to be Firm and Resolute in the Faith of christ, amid all the Dangers and Persecutions which then environed it, he tells the Thessalonians is the Way to edify one Another. 1 Thebes 5. 11. Good Resolution is the very Strength and Vigor of the Soul, which prepares it for Trials;
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but yet, being fully convinced of the perfect Reasonableness, the absolute Necessity, and the incomparable Advantage of them, we absolutely resolve upon them notwithstanding.
but yet, being Fully convinced of the perfect Reasonableness, the absolute Necessity, and the incomparable Advantage of them, we absolutely resolve upon them notwithstanding.
shall not the Conscience of him that is weak, i. e. scruples it, be embolned (the word is edified, i. e. made to lay aside his Doubts and Fears by the Authority of thy Example) and eat also? 1 Cor. 8. 10.
shall not the Conscience of him that is weak, i. e. scruples it, be embolned (the word is edified, i. e. made to lay aside his Doubts and Fears by the authority of thy Exampl) and eat also? 1 Cor. 8. 10.
Vexatious Scruples and distrustful Fears, are the Pain and Sickness, the Swoonings and Faintings of a Religious Soul. They are a heavy Burden to it, putting it into great Uneasiness, Horrour, and Disquietude: and also a great hindrance;
Vexatious Scruples and distrustful Fears, Are the Pain and Sickness, the Swoonings and Faintings of a Religious Soul. They Are a heavy Burden to it, putting it into great Uneasiness, Horror, and Disquietude: and also a great hindrance;
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for by disheartning they beget a Feebleness and break its Strength, they keep its Thoughts and Intention employ'd mainly upon themselves, which are things that do not profit,
for by disheartening they beget a Feebleness and break its Strength, they keep its Thoughts and Intention employed mainly upon themselves, which Are things that do not profit,
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and detain them from making a progress in those which are truly good. And since Doubts and Despondencies are so truly a Disease and Unhappiness to our Spirits,
and detain them from making a progress in those which Are truly good. And since Doubts and Despondencies Are so truly a Disease and Unhappiness to our Spirits,
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or about the Safety of their State, being satisfied upon good Grounds of God's Favour and Acceptance, which will give them Peace and Joy in God, and comfortable Expectations.
or about the Safety of their State, being satisfied upon good Grounds of God's Favour and Acceptance, which will give them Peace and Joy in God, and comfortable Expectations.
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And thus we see wherein lies the Edification of Particular Men and Private Christians, viz. in any Confirmation or Improvement, either of Faith or Manners.
And thus we see wherein lies the Edification of Particular Men and Private Christians, viz. in any Confirmation or Improvement, either of Faith or Manners.
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since it contains in it such a Number of Particulars, which, as so many live Stones, as St. Peter says, are built into this Spiritual House. 1. Pet. 2. 5. And this Edification of the Church or Body of Christians, is spoken of by St. Paul in the Text — Seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the Church:
since it contains in it such a Number of Particulars, which, as so many live Stones, as Saint Peter Says, Are built into this Spiritual House. 1. Pet. 2. 5. And this Edification of the Church or Body of Christians, is spoken of by Saint Paul in the Text — Seek that you may excel to the edifying of the Church:
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and for the edifying of the Body of Christ. Eph. 4. 11, 12. Now this edifying of the whole Church, lies mainly in the settled Peace and Union of its Members;
and for the edifying of the Body of christ. Ephesians 4. 11, 12. Now this edifying of the Whole Church, lies mainly in the settled Peace and union of its Members;
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as Tongues. But the edification Peculiar to it as it is one Body, and a Church, is the Peace and Union of its Members. For Peace and Unity edifies and builds up,
as Tongues. But the edification Peculiar to it as it is one Body, and a Church, is the Peace and union of its Members. For Peace and Unity Edifies and builds up,
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Mat. 12. 25. So that the edification of the Church, which consists of such a vast number of Members, is the keeping and establishing them in Unity and Peace,
Mathew 12. 25. So that the edification of the Church, which consists of such a vast number of Members, is the keeping and establishing them in Unity and Peace,
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These be they, who separate themselves — but, contrary to that, Ye Beloved, building up your selves on your most Holy Faith, &c. intimating, that to edifie or build up, they must forbear to Separate.
These be they, who separate themselves — but, contrary to that, You beloved, building up your selves on your most Holy Faith, etc. intimating, that to edify or built up, they must forbear to Separate.
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Then, says he, had the Churches rest, throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified. Acts 9. 31. where by Edified, I think we may well understand their being settled in Peace, and established;
Then, Says he, had the Churches rest, throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified. Acts 9. 31. where by Edified, I think we may well understand their being settled in Peace, and established;
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but also because the increase in Grace and Spiritual Comfort (the other meaning of Edification) is mentioned besides and added to it — were edified, and walking in the fear of the Lord,
but also Because the increase in Grace and Spiritual Comfort (the other meaning of Edification) is mentioned beside and added to it — were edified, and walking in the Fear of the Lord,
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and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. v. 31. And St. Paul says the Church edifies it self, not only when by the supply of all the Parts there is an increase in Goodness, but when moreover it preserves Unity, and the Whole Body is compacted by what every part supplies:
and in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. v. 31. And Saint Paul Says the Church Edifies it self, not only when by the supply of all the Parts there is an increase in goodness, but when moreover it preserves Unity, and the whole Body is compacted by what every part supplies:
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From Christ, says he, the whole Body fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every joint supplies, makes increase of the Body unto the edifying of it self. Eph. 4. 16.
From christ, Says he, the Whole Body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplies, makes increase of the Body unto the edifying of it self. Ephesians 4. 16.
And this St. Paul plainly teaches, when he exhorts to Follow after the things which make for Peace, because it is with them we must edifie one another. Rom. 14. 19. And when he ascribes Edification to Charity, that Great Bond of Peace and Union — 'tis Charity, says he, that Edifies, 1 Cor. 8. 1. And thus Theophilact well explains the Scripture Notion. The Building, says he, that is, all the Faithful compacted and united into one Body:
And this Saint Paul plainly Teaches, when he exhorts to Follow After the things which make for Peace, Because it is with them we must edify one Another. Rom. 14. 19. And when he ascribes Edification to Charity, that Great Bound of Peace and union — it's Charity, Says he, that Edifies, 1 Cor. 8. 1. And thus Theophilact well explains the Scripture Notion. The Building, Says he, that is, all the Faithful compacted and united into one Body:
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and it is never to be expected, that, in such cases, all Men should like and approve of the same things, more than that all Palates should be pleas'd with the same Meats and Sauces.
and it is never to be expected, that, in such cases, all Men should like and approve of the same things, more than that all Palates should be pleased with the same Meats and Sauces.
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'Tis Love that is the Publick-spirited Virtue, which, as the Apostle says, seeks not her own, 1 Cor. 13. 5; and carries us to deny our selves out of care and kindness for our Brethren.
It's Love that is the Public-spirited Virtue, which, as the Apostle Says, seeks not her own, 1 Cor. 13. 5; and carries us to deny our selves out of care and kindness for our Brothers.
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And this care of others is the only thing, which can maintain Unity, and prevent Schism. The Members must have the same care one of another, saith St. Paul, that there be no Schism in the Body. 1 Cor. 12. 25.
And this care of Others is the only thing, which can maintain Unity, and prevent Schism. The Members must have the same care one of Another, Says Saint Paul, that there be no Schism in the Body. 1 Cor. 12. 25.
And thus having explained both the Edification of particular Men in Faith and Manners, and of the whole Church in the settled Peace and Unity of all its Members: I proceed in the
And thus having explained both the Edification of particular Men in Faith and Manners, and of the Whole Church in the settled Peace and Unity of all its Members: I proceed in the
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So that no man must ever seek to edifie in Schism, or break the Peace of a confessedly sound and Lawful, much less of an excellent and very edifying Church, upon Pretence that he can edifie more in separate Meetings.
So that no man must ever seek to edify in Schism, or break the Peace of a confessedly found and Lawful, much less of an excellent and very edifying Church, upon Pretence that he can edify more in separate Meetings.
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As for all the Duties of Christianity, they are bound to them absolutely, and no care of maintaining Peace and Unity must ever draw them to forego them.
As for all the Duties of Christianity, they Are bound to them absolutely, and no care of maintaining Peace and Unity must ever draw them to forego them.
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as Adoration of the Host, Worship of Images, and Profession of false Articles are in the Church of Rome, though thereby they break the Peace and Unity of that particular Church,
as Adoration of the Host, Worship of Images, and Profession of false Articles Are in the Church of Rome, though thereby they break the Peace and Unity of that particular Church,
For such Peace with that particular Church upon such corrupt terms, were nothing less than entering into a Conspiracy, both against the Universal Church which disclaims these Corruptions,
For such Peace with that particular Church upon such corrupt terms, were nothing less than entering into a conspiracy, both against the Universal Church which disclaims these Corruptions,
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then, as for all the helps and outward opportunities of improving them, as what Prayers they shall use, and what Sermons they shall hear, and such like;
then, as for all the helps and outward opportunities of improving them, as what Prayers they shall use, and what Sermons they shall hear, and such like;
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when that is truly the Case (though, God be thanked, however our Brethren mistake it, it is not so with us) and both wish and fairly endeavour to remove the unhappiness.
when that is truly the Case (though, God be thanked, however our Brothers mistake it, it is not so with us) and both wish and fairly endeavour to remove the unhappiness.
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I know 'tis Natural for Men to think well of themselves, and that, unless they are wise, they will be apt to fancy he undervalues them, who would beget in them an humble Opinion of their own Judgments.
I know it's Natural for Men to think well of themselves, and that, unless they Are wise, they will be apt to fancy he undervalues them, who would beget in them an humble Opinion of their own Judgments.
so that to set them free from the publick means, and bid them chuse better for themselves, is not the way to put them under such as are more profitable for them.
so that to Set them free from the public means, and bid them choose better for themselves, is not the Way to put them under such as Are more profitable for them.
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or from his abounding in affecting Phrases, and taking Similitudes; or from his Preaching pleasing things, and insisting most on their beloved Opinions:
or from his abounding in affecting Phrases, and taking Similitudes; or from his Preaching pleasing things, and insisting most on their Beloved Opinions:
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as he doth 2 Cor. c. 11. and c. 12. So that, if all Men were set loose from the means appointed by publick Wisdom, and were left to chuse better for themselves;
as he does 2 Cor. c. 11. and c. 12. So that, if all Men were Set lose from the means appointed by public Wisdom, and were left to choose better for themselves;
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But if they were all so wise, as to fix on proper means, and, when they reject the established helps, chuse such instead of them as really are more edifying;
But if they were all so wise, as to fix on proper means, and, when they reject the established helps, choose such instead of them as really Are more edifying;
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Covet earnestly the best Gifts (among which Prophesie and Knowledge must have Preference) and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way to be coveted beyond all of them, viz. the way of Charity, which he begins there to treat of.
Covet earnestly the best Gifts (among which Prophesy and Knowledge must have Preference) and yet show I unto you a more excellent Way to be coveted beyond all of them, viz. the Way of Charity, which he begins there to Treat of.
For if we throw aside Charity, which seeks not her own, but has a care of other Men, v. 5. (and that care of others, as he declared just before, will keep out Schism) the greatest Proficiency in Knowledge, or other Virtues, is unprofitable and useless.
For if we throw aside Charity, which seeks not her own, but has a care of other Men, v. 5. (and that care of Others, as he declared just before, will keep out Schism) the greatest Proficiency in Knowledge, or other Virtues, is unprofitable and useless.
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We have no profit at all by Knowledge, or other accomplishments of our Understandings. Tho I have the gift of Prophecy, and understand all Mysteries, and have all Knowledge,
We have no profit At all by Knowledge, or other accomplishments of our Understandings. Though I have the gift of Prophecy, and understand all Mysteres, and have all Knowledge,
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v. 3. So true was that Observation of the Primitive Christians, that wilful Schism, that consummate Breach of Charity and Union, is the same among other Virtues, that the Dead Fly is among the Costliest Oyntments;
v. 3. So true was that Observation of the Primitive Christians, that wilful Schism, that consummate Breach of Charity and union, is the same among other Virtues, that the Dead Fly is among the Costliest Ointments;
They must not be so zealous for any means of better edifying and profiting themselves, as for its sake to make a Rent in the Church, and create Publick Disturbance.
They must not be so zealous for any means of better edifying and profiting themselves, as for its sake to make a Rend in the Church, and create Public Disturbance.
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1. Because it is against the Fundamental Law of all Societies, which is, That no Man shall seek his own ▪ Private Profit and Enrichment, by the Publick Loss and Dissettlement.
1. Because it is against the Fundamental Law of all Societies, which is, That no Man shall seek his own ▪ Private Profit and Enrichment, by the Public Loss and Dissettlement.
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And particularly, 'tis against the Laws Christ has made for the Peace and Preservation of his Church, who engages his Members to forego their own Private Profit for the Publick Peace and Benefit, more than any others.
And particularly, it's against the Laws christ has made for the Peace and Preservation of his Church, who engages his Members to forego their own Private Profit for the Public Peace and Benefit, more than any Others.
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2. This breaking Unity to redress and supply less edifying Means in the Church, is like Sedition in the State for Redress of Civil Defects and Grievances,
2. This breaking Unity to redress and supply less edifying Means in the Church, is like Sedition in the State for Redress of Civil Defects and Grievances,
1. I say, thus to break Unity and Publick Peace, only that we may have better means to edifie and profit our selves in private virtues, is against the Fundamental Law of all Societies, which is, That no Man shall seek his own private profit and enrichment, by the publick loss and dissettlement.
1. I say, thus to break Unity and Public Peace, only that we may have better means to edify and profit our selves in private Virtues, is against the Fundamental Law of all Societies, which is, That no Man shall seek his own private profit and enrichment, by the public loss and dissettlement.
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so particularly against the Laws Christ has made for the Peace and Preservation of his Church, who obliges his Members to forgoe their own Private Profit for Publick Peace and Benefit, more than any others.
so particularly against the Laws christ has made for the Peace and Preservation of his Church, who obliges his Members to forgo their own Private Profit for Public Peace and Benefit, more than any Others.
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— God has made us the Body of Christ, says St. Paul, and Members in particular, 1 Cor. 12. 27. And being Fellow-members, he would have that beget in us a general care of all that are the same Body with us, making us sensible, not only of our own,
— God has made us the Body of christ, Says Saint Paul, and Members in particular, 1 Cor. 12. 27. And being Fellow members, he would have that beget in us a general care of all that Are the same Body with us, making us sensible, not only of our own,
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or if one be honoured, saith he, all the rest rejoyce with it, v. 26. And the Members should have the same care one of another, v. 25. and let no Man seek his own,
or if one be honoured, Says he, all the rest rejoice with it, v. 26. And the Members should have the same care one of Another, v. 25. and let no Man seek his own,
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When the Members have the same care one of another, there will be no Schism in the Body, v. 25. Among all the Duties he has injoyned, he lays greatest weight,
When the Members have the same care one of Another, there will be no Schism in the Body, v. 25. Among all the Duties he has enjoined, he lays greatest weight,
2. This breaking Unity to redress and supply less edifying Means in the Church, is like Sedition in the State for redress of Civil Defects and Grievances,
2. This breaking Unity to redress and supply less edifying Means in the Church, is like Sedition in the State for redress of Civil Defects and Grievances,
1 Cor. 16. 14. And the Exercise of Devotion, even in inspired Prayers and Hymns when Men were acted by them, he tells them must be with deference to Peace and Publick Edification.
1 Cor. 16. 14. And the Exercise of Devotion, even in inspired Prayers and Hymns when Men were acted by them, he tells them must be with deference to Peace and Public Edification.
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These Means of Edification, are either those Publick Officers God has appointed in his Church, or those Gifts he bestows upon them for the Edification of Believers.
These Means of Edification, Are either those Public Officers God has appointed in his Church, or those Gifts he bestows upon them for the Edification of Believers.
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1. This Edification of the whole Church, and preserving Peace and Unity, is the main End of Gifts. Thus we are told of Knowledge, which St. Paul rejects when it is used only to build up and please our selves,
1. This Edification of the Whole Church, and preserving Peace and Unity, is the main End of Gifts. Thus we Are told of Knowledge, which Saint Paul rejects when it is used only to built up and please our selves,
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and, by moving several to speak at the same time, bred confusion and Publick disturbance. The Spirits of the Prophets are subject to the Prophets, i. e.
and, by moving several to speak At the same time, bred confusion and Public disturbance. The Spirits of the prophets Are Subject to the prophets, i. e.
but yet so as to be given also for the edifying of the Body of Christ, till we come in the Unity of the Faith to a perfect Man. So that when these Officers seek to edifie particular Believers, they must be sure at the same time to secure another end, i. e. the edification of the Body, and Unity of the Church.
but yet so as to be given also for the edifying of the Body of christ, till we come in the Unity of the Faith to a perfect Man. So that when these Officers seek to edify particular Believers, they must be sure At the same time to secure Another end, i. e. the edification of the Body, and Unity of the Church.
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Tho that have variety of Gifts, as Wisdom, Knowledge, Prophecy, Faith, Miracles, &c. v. 8, 9, 10. And variety of Officers and Ministers, some gifted more, some less;
Tho that have variety of Gifts, as Wisdom, Knowledge, Prophecy, Faith, Miracles, etc. v. 8, 9, 10. And variety of Officers and Ministers, Some gifted more, Some less;
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some higher, some lower in Authority than others: for there are differences of Administrations, v. 5; God having set first Apostles, secondarily Prophets, thirdly Teachers, after that Miracles, and Gifts of Healing, i. e.
Some higher, Some lower in authority than Others: for there Are differences of Administrations, v. 5; God having Set First Apostles, secondarily prophets, Thirdly Teachers, After that Miracles, and Gifts of Healing, i. e.
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some distributing Charity, as Deacons, or attending on Impotent and Orphans) Governments as Bishops and Presbyters, Diversities of Tongues. v. 28. Tho, I say, in the Church there be this difference, both of Gifts and Ministries;
Some distributing Charity, as Deacons, or attending on Impotent and Orphans) Governments as Bishops and Presbyters, Diversities of Tongues. v. 28. Tho, I say, in the Church there be this difference, both of Gifts and Ministries;
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v. 12: And the several Ministeries, as Apostles, Prophets, &c. are all the Body of Christ, says he, and Members in particular, which therefore must cement together,
v. 12: And the several Ministeries, as Apostles, prophets, etc. Are all the Body of christ, Says he, and Members in particular, which Therefore must cement together,
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v. 27, 28. And, as we have many Members in one Body Natural, and yet all these Members, though the Body be but one, have not one and the same Office, more than these Members of the Church:
v. 27, 28. And, as we have many Members in one Body Natural, and yet all these Members, though the Body be but one, have not one and the same Office, more than these Members of the Church:
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The effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the Body to the edifying it self in Love. Eph. 4. 16. 4. When the Corinthians broke the Unity of the Church on this pretence of greater profiting, the Apostle charges the great sin of Schism upon them.
The effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the Body to the edifying it self in Love. Ephesians 4. 16. 4. When the Corinthians broke the Unity of the Church on this pretence of greater profiting, the Apostle charges the great since of Schism upon them.
When they came together, every one had a new inspired Psalm, or a Doctrine, or a Revelation, or an Interpretation; the uttering whereof all at once bred nothing but confusion,
When they Come together, every one had a new inspired Psalm, or a Doctrine, or a Revelation, or an Interpretation; the uttering whereof all At once bred nothing but confusion,
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and was not, as he says, a doing things unto edifying. 1 Cor. 14. 26. They were generally so forward to shew their Gifts of Tongues, that every one in the Assembly that could, was for uttering a Prayer, or Revelation, or an Exposition in a strange Language.
and was not, as he Says, a doing things unto edifying. 1 Cor. 14. 26. They were generally so forward to show their Gifts of Tongues, that every one in the Assembly that could, was for uttering a Prayer, or Revelation, or an Exposition in a strange Language.
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And this made their understanding Unfruitful unto others, v. 14. So that the unlearned, not understanding what was said, could not say Amen at their giving of thanks, v. 16; that the Speaker only edified himself, v. 4;
And this made their understanding Unfruitful unto Others, v. 14. So that the unlearned, not understanding what was said, could not say Amen At their giving of thanks, v. 16; that the Speaker only edified himself, v. 4;
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Nay, there was then, not only much unedifyingness in their Publick Assemblies, but they divided on this pretence, to associate themselves with more edifying Teachers.
Nay, there was then, not only much unedifyingness in their Public Assemblies, but they divided on this pretence, to associate themselves with more edifying Teachers.
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They were all for setting up the most powerful and edifying Pastors — they gloried in Men. 1 Cor. 3. 21. They would flock to those they most admired, where they thought to edifie most,
They were all for setting up the most powerful and edifying Pastors — they gloried in Men. 1 Cor. 3. 21. They would flock to those they most admired, where they Thought to edify most,
and setting forth his own Praises — I am become a fool in glorying, but by such unjust preferring them above me, ye have compelled me. 2 Cor. 12. 11. But when they broke the Unity of the Church,
and setting forth his own Praises — I am become a fool in glorying, but by such unjust preferring them above me, you have compelled me. 2 Cor. 12. 11. But when they broke the Unity of the Church,
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5. And lastly, If this Pretence of Edifying better by the Rent they make, be a good and warrantable Reason for it, there can be no such thing as Unity in the Church, nor any stop to Separations.
5. And lastly, If this Pretence of Edifying better by the Rend they make, be a good and warrantable Reason for it, there can be no such thing as Unity in the Church, nor any stop to Separations.
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since mens Fancies are infinitely various in this Point, how can there be any Bond of Union in any Neighbourhood? For one is most pleas'd with melting Tones, and Voice, and Vehemence;
since men's Fancies Are infinitely various in this Point, how can there be any Bound of union in any Neighbourhood? For one is most pleased with melting Tones, and Voice, and Vehemence;
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a third thinks Figures and Phrases only amuse the Fancy, but darken Knowledge, and is for hearing Weighty and Useful things deliver'd in Intelligible and Plain Discourses.
a third thinks Figures and Phrases only amuse the Fancy, but darken Knowledge, and is for hearing Weighty and Useful things Delivered in Intelligible and Plain Discourses.
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And therefore, if every Man be at liberty to chuse that Preacher, by whom he edifies most in what he fancies best, there is not like to be any setled Union in Parishes or Churches.
And Therefore, if every Man be At liberty to choose that Preacher, by whom he Edifies most in what he fancies best, there is not like to be any settled union in Parishes or Churches.
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From this it may plainly appear, how unwarrantably our Dissenting Brethren act in Separating from us, whom they confess to be a sound and lawful Church, upon pretence that they can edifie more in Separate Meetings.
From this it may plainly appear, how unwarrantably our Dissenting Brothers act in Separating from us, whom they confess to be a found and lawful Church, upon pretence that they can edify more in Separate Meetings.
and which, tho sometimes perhaps undeserved by the Preachers skill and eloquence, are yet always most due to the Religion and Solemnity of the Service,
and which, though sometime perhaps undeserved by the Preachers skill and eloquence, Are yet always most due to the Religion and Solemnity of the Service,
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And after all this, when they pass Sentence, by what Rule do they try the profitableness of our Discourses? Do they judge a Sermon edifying, only as it speaks according to their Opinion;
And After all this, when they pass Sentence, by what Rule do they try the profitableness of our Discourses? Do they judge a Sermon edifying, only as it speaks according to their Opinion;
or be more insisted on than those Duties which are to secure them to us,) and gives comfortable intimations that they are all theirs, which may feast their Fancies with the delightful Thoughts, of their being more precious and dear to God than others? Do they judge it to be edifying, I say, only from such things as these;
or be more insisted on than those Duties which Are to secure them to us,) and gives comfortable intimations that they Are all theirs, which may feast their Fancies with the delightful Thoughts, of their being more precious and dear to God than Others? Do they judge it to be edifying, I say, only from such things as these;
But yet, because they were the Means of Gods appointing, when the Leper was cleansed, and was to return God an Oblation, Christ orders him to carry it to the Priest, because thro his Hands God would accept it of him.
But yet, Because they were the Means of God's appointing, when the Leper was cleansed, and was to return God an Oblation, christ order him to carry it to the Priest, Because through his Hands God would accept it of him.
and we have not a like reason to expect it when we reject them, especially if we run into a plain Breach of that Unity and Good Order he has established in his Church, in pursuit of others.
and we have not a like reason to expect it when we reject them, especially if we run into a plain Breach of that Unity and Good Order he has established in his Church, in pursuit of Others.
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And thus I have explained the Nature of Edification, and shewn what Improvements it implies; viz. Any increase in Private Virtues, or in Publick Settlement and Peace.
And thus I have explained the Nature of Edification, and shown what Improvements it Implies; viz. Any increase in Private Virtues, or in Public Settlement and Peace.
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I would intreat you, my Reverend Brethren, in the Name of Christ, whose Ministers we are, not only to be exemplary and shining Lights in edifying thus your selves;
I would entreat you, my Reverend Brothers, in the Name of christ, whose Ministers we Are, not only to be exemplary and shining Lights in edifying thus your selves;
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but also to be wise and unwearied in your Labours, in carrying on this Edification among all others you can any ways work upon, especially those committed to your Charge.
but also to be wise and unwearied in your Labours, in carrying on this Edification among all Others you can any ways work upon, especially those committed to your Charge.
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and from all Prophaneness and Immoralities, which, without particular Repentance and Amendment, are most surely mischievous to their own Souls, which have no Plea of Pardonable Ignorance and Involuntariness,
and from all Profaneness and Immoralities, which, without particular Repentance and Amendment, Are most surely mischievous to their own Souls, which have no Plea of Pardonable Ignorance and Involuntariness,
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and Diligence, and Patience, and unwearied Perseverence, and compassionate Tenderness and Love for Souls. I would in all Christian Love beseech our Dissenting Brethren, and be instant with them,
and Diligence, and Patience, and unwearied Perseverence, and compassionate Tenderness and Love for Souls. I would in all Christian Love beseech our Dissenting Brothers, and be instant with them,
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and and without them the Jews could not edifie by the Sermons of Christ and his Apostles. And if they cannot edifie by the Churches Prayers too, the Fault, I am sure, is not in the Prayers, but in themselves. For consider, Brethren, the Prayers we use are not to give Affections to us,
and and without them the jews could not edify by the Sermons of christ and his Apostles. And if they cannot edify by the Churches Prayers too, the Fault, I am sure, is not in the Prayers, but in themselves. For Consider, Brothers, the Prayers we use Are not to give Affections to us,
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where lies the blame? whether in the Deadness of the Prayers, or the Indevotion and Unpreparedness of their own Hearts? If a Man thinks the most wholesom and substantial Food distasteful or insipid, 'tis a sign he has a depraved Appetite.
where lies the blame? whither in the Deadness of the Prayers, or the Indevotion and Unpreparedness of their own Hearts? If a Man thinks the most wholesome and substantial Food distasteful or insipid, it's a Signen he has a depraved Appetite.
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as you do here, to follow more Gifted Guides, would not you have returned again to the Unity of the Church upon the Apostle's Admonition? And why then should you not do the same now, upon this Intimation, that his Reproof reaches you,
as you do Here, to follow more Gifted Guides, would not you have returned again to the Unity of the Church upon the Apostle's Admonition? And why then should you not do the same now, upon this Intimation, that his Reproof reaches you,
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it must be in the way of Peace, and by submitting to any thing, which you think may be done with a safe Conscience (as this Plea it self shews you do think in our Case, it being against our Way only because,
it must be in the Way of Peace, and by submitting to any thing, which you think may be done with a safe Conscience (as this Plea it self shows you do think in our Case, it being against our Way only Because,
and a Point wherein you may do God, and the Souls of Men Service. The Church-wardens swear, indeed, to discharge this only according to the best of their Knowledge;
and a Point wherein you may do God, and the Souls of Men Service. The Churchwardens swear, indeed, to discharge this only according to the best of their Knowledge;
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And many, it may be of those that fail, would discharge it so far as they know, were it not that they are afraid to anger, and displease their Neighbours.
And many, it may be of those that fail, would discharge it so Far as they know, were it not that they Are afraid to anger, and displease their Neighbours.
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and laying Stumbling-Blocks before others, and putting the Burden of the Cross on Good Mens Shoulders for good Actions, which has so many Woes denounced to it in the Scriptures.
and laying Stumbling-Blocks before Others, and putting the Burden of the Cross on Good Men's Shoulders for good Actions, which has so many Woes denounced to it in the Scriptures.
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And as for the Church-wardens themselves, when they incur any Displeasure or Malice of Men on this account, they may encourage themselves with this, that therein they suffer for Righteousness sake,
And as for the Churchwardens themselves, when they incur any Displeasure or Malice of Men on this account, they may encourage themselves with this, that therein they suffer for Righteousness sake,
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and endure the Cross for keeping a Good Conscience, wherein they may comfortably commit themselves to God, expecting, that either his Providence will prevent any ill effects,
and endure the Cross for keeping a Good Conscience, wherein they may comfortably commit themselves to God, expecting, that either his Providence will prevent any ill effects,
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— Unde utique manifestum est, eum, qui non est in membris Christi; Christianam salutem habere non posse. Membra vero Christi per unitatis charitatem sibi copulantur, & per eandem capiti suo cohaerent, quod est Christus Jesus. Aug. de Unit. Eccl. cont. Ep. Pe•il. Donat. c. 2.
— Unde Utique Manifest est, Eum, qui non est in membris Christ; Christianam salutem habere non posse. Membra vero Christ per unitatis charitatem sibi copulantur, & per eandem Capiti Sue coherent, quod est Christus jesus. Aug. de Unit. Ecclesiastes contentedly. Epistle Pe•il. Donat. c. 2.
It grieves my very Soul to think, what pitiful, raw, and ignorant kind of Preaching is crowded most after in many places, for the mere affectionate manner of expression, and loudness of the Preachers voice. How oft have have I known the ablest Preachers undervalued, and an ignorant man by Crowds applauded, when I that have been acquainted with the Preacher abincunabulis, have known him to be unable well to answer most Questions in the common Catechism? Mr. Baxter Cure of Ch. Divis. p 215.
It grieves my very Soul to think, what pitiful, raw, and ignorant kind of Preaching is crowded most After in many places, for the mere affectionate manner of expression, and loudness of the Preachers voice. How oft have have I known the Ablest Preachers undervalved, and an ignorant man by Crowds applauded, when I that have been acquainted with the Preacher abincunabulis, have known him to be unable well to answer most Questions in the Common Catechism? Mr. Baxter Cure of Christ Divis. p 215.
And againe — The worlds experience puts it past doubt, that the generality of the Vulgar, Unlearned and Injudicious sort of men, do value a man by his Tone and Voice, more than for the Judgment and excellency of his matter, if not put off by such Advantage. Id. Defence of Cure Ch. Divis. p. 108, 109. Also Hildersh. Lect. 58. on Jo. 4. p. 270.
And again — The world's experience puts it passed doubt, that the generality of the vulgar, Unlearned and Injudicious sort of men, do valve a man by his Tone and Voice, more than for the Judgement and excellency of his matter, if not put off by such Advantage. Id. Defence of Cure Christ Divis. p. 108, 109. Also Hildersham. Lecture 58. on John 4. p. 270.
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Tales etiamsi occisi in confessione nominis fuerint, macula istae nec sanguine abluitur. Inexpiabilis & Gravis culpa Discordiae, nec Passione purgatur. — Ardeant licet flammis & ignibus tradite, vel objecti Bestiis animas suas ponant; non erit illa fidei corona, sed Paena Perfidiae, &c. — Occidi talis potest, coronari non potest. — Esse Martyr non potest, qui in Ecclesia non est. Cyp. de Unit. Eccles. p. 113, 114. Ed. Ox.
Tales Even if occisi in Confessi Nominis fuerint, macula Istae nec sanguine abluitur. Inexpiabilis & Gravis culpa Discordiae, nec Passion purgatur. — Ardeant licet flammis & ignibus tradite, vel Object Bestiis animas suas ponant; non erit illa fidei corona, sed Paena Perfidiae, etc. — Occidi Talis potest, coronari non potest. — Esse Martyr non potest, qui in Ecclesia non est. Cyprus de Unit. Eccles. p. 113, 114. Ed. Ox.
