but are now happily returned to the Shepherds and Bishops of our Souls) you may perhaps imagine this Text to be chosen of purpose to pursue those two Blown Arguments.
but Are now happily returned to the Shepherd's and Bishops of our Souls) you may perhaps imagine this Text to be chosen of purpose to pursue those two Blown Arguments.
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And for the returning likewise here, though it was to a Bishop, yet I dare not be so bold with him that bears that name in the text, directly to apply it to our Bishops,
And for the returning likewise Here, though it was to a Bishop, yet I Dare not be so bold with him that bears that name in the text, directly to apply it to our Bishops,
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In the mean time, if there were no more in it, me thinks this should be enough to reconcile the Presbyterians to the name of a Bishop, which our Saviour himself hath vouchsafed to take upon him.
In the mean time, if there were no more in it, me thinks this should be enough to reconcile the Presbyterians to the name of a Bishop, which our Saviour himself hath vouchsafed to take upon him.
But having laid aside that argument, which the words at first sight seem'd to offer, I bespeak your attention to one of a more common interest, which concerns all that would be Christians, whose character it is.
But having laid aside that argument, which the words At First sighed seemed to offer, I bespeak your attention to one of a more Common Interest, which concerns all that would be Christians, whose character it is.
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Who from the ways of sin and error, are return'd to the faith and obedience of our Lord Jesus Christ, who to reduce us from those ways hath taken upon him to be our Shepherd and Bishop.
Who from the ways of since and error, Are returned to the faith and Obedience of our Lord jesus christ, who to reduce us from those ways hath taken upon him to be our Shepherd and Bishop.
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The main point is, That God of his mercy complying with the necessities and infirmities of nature, hath erected an Office of trust and confidence in his Church, under the quality of a Shepherd and Bishop, to direct and guide us, who otherwise would erre and stray like sheep,
The main point is, That God of his mercy complying with the necessities and infirmities of nature, hath erected an Office of trust and confidence in his Church, under the quality of a Shepherd and Bishop, to Direct and guide us, who otherwise would err and stray like sheep,
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THe particulars incident to this are, first. The necessity of it, impli'd in our natural condition, who like Sheep are of themselves apt to erre and go astray. 2. The accommodation we have for it.
THe particulars incident to this Are, First. The necessity of it, implied in our natural condition, who like Sheep Are of themselves apt to err and go astray. 2. The accommodation we have for it.
first in his office of Shepherd or Bishop; then in his Flock or Diocess; the Souls of men. We are returned, &c. THe first thing we meet with in the text, is our natural condition. That we were as Sheep that had gone astray.
First in his office of Shepherd or Bishop; then in his Flock or Diocese; the Souls of men. We Are returned, etc. THe First thing we meet with in the text, is our natural condition. That we were as Sheep that had gone astray.
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Now if we be so liable to error in the things of this life, where both the end and the way to them are within the compass of the eye, in which we erre,
Now if we be so liable to error in the things of this life, where both the end and the Way to them Are within the compass of the eye, in which we err,
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as it were, in our own Countrey, where we are bred and born; we must certainly lose our way, where we are strangers, being Citizens of another Countrey,
as it were, in our own Country, where we Are bred and born; we must Certainly loose our Way, where we Are Strangers, being Citizens of Another Country,
They must needs be disappointed that seek for Heaven upon earth, where there is nothing fitted and proportion'd to the Soul, either for the nature or the desires of it.
They must needs be disappointed that seek for Heaven upon earth, where there is nothing fitted and proportioned to the Soul, either for the nature or the Desires of it.
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Now here lies the fatal necessity of erring, they seek a Countrey and City that is invisible and unknown to nature, either what the state of that Countrey is,
Now Here lies the fatal necessity of erring, they seek a Country and city that is invisible and unknown to nature, either what the state of that Country is,
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A chief part of that way lies, first in the knowledg and worship of that God, who had prepar'd for them a City, by what Sacrifices, Rites and Ceremonies he will be serv'd.
A chief part of that Way lies, First in the knowledge and worship of that God, who had prepared for them a city, by what Sacrifices, Rites and Ceremonies he will be served.
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but did not, who were the masters of knowledge to most other Nations, for of such S. Paaul speaks Rom. 1. Who when they profess'd themselves to be wise,
but did not, who were the Masters of knowledge to most other nations, for of such S. Paul speaks Rom. 1. Who when they professed themselves to be wise,
but to those to whom God had more peculiarly imparted himself. The mysterie of Christ Ephes. 3.5. in other ages was not made known to the Sons of men, untill he was reveal'd unto his holy Apostles and Prophets by his Spirit.
but to those to whom God had more peculiarly imparted himself. The mystery of christ Ephesians 3.5. in other ages was not made known to the Sons of men, until he was revealed unto his holy Apostles and prophets by his Spirit.
Yea it was unknown to the very Angels, who when it was first reveal'd, in a kind of admiration and curiosity NONLATINALPHABET desir'd to look, the word signifies earnestly to pry into. And that which the Angels of Heaven did not know, certainly the sons of men could not.
Yea it was unknown to the very Angels, who when it was First revealed, in a kind of admiration and curiosity desired to look, the word signifies earnestly to pry into. And that which the Angels of Heaven did not know, Certainly the Sons of men could not.
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The other part of the way to that heavenly Countrey in which we may naturally seem to have some skill, the way of vertue, that is, in the stile of Scripture, to live godly, righteously and soberly in this present world, appeared to the very Heathen to be the only way to happiness.
The other part of the Way to that heavenly Country in which we may naturally seem to have Some skill, the Way of virtue, that is, in the style of Scripture, to live godly, righteously and soberly in this present world, appeared to the very Heathen to be the only Way to happiness.
Yet these natural impressions were so dim and imperfect, both through Original corruption, and the over-ruling power of passion and lust, that of those things they knew, they held the truth in unrighteousness,
Yet these natural impressions were so dim and imperfect, both through Original corruption, and the overruling power of passion and lust, that of those things they knew, they held the truth in unrighteousness,
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Besides, many vertues they knew not, which are the glory of Christianity, as Humility, Denying our selves, Taking up the Cross, Forgiving and Loving our enemies, in their eyes looked more like follies then vertues,
Beside, many Virtues they knew not, which Are the glory of Christianity, as Humility, Denying our selves, Taking up the Cross, Forgiving and Loving our enemies, in their eyes looked more like follies then Virtues,
He went about doing good, preaching the Gospel, healing the diseases of the Sheep, forgiving their sins, till he came to the last and hardest work of a good Shepherd, He laid down his life for his Sheep.
He went about doing good, preaching the Gospel, healing the diseases of the Sheep, forgiving their Sins, till he Come to the last and Hardest work of a good Shepherd, He laid down his life for his Sheep.
for after he had in person ascended into Heaven, he took care for his flock that he left behind Him, that they might not be as Sheep without a Shepherd.
for After he had in person ascended into Heaven, he took care for his flock that he left behind Him, that they might not be as Sheep without a Shepherd.
as appears in the preamble to the commission given to the Apostles. Mat. 9.36. When he saw the multitude he had compassion on them, because they were dispersed and scattered abroad like Sheep having no Shepherd.
as appears in the preamble to the commission given to the Apostles. Mathew 9.36. When he saw the multitude he had compassion on them, Because they were dispersed and scattered abroad like Sheep having no Shepherd.
He Instituted likewise the office it self in all the points and parts of it. 1. Go and teach all Nations, baptizing, &c. there he gave the power of preaching and baptizing. 2. He commands a perpetual memorial of his death, in the Sacrament of his blessed body and blood.
He Instituted likewise the office it self in all the points and parts of it. 1. Go and teach all nations, baptizing, etc. there he gave the power of preaching and baptizing. 2. He commands a perpetual memorial of his death, in the Sacrament of his blessed body and blood.
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Hoc facite, &c. 3. He gave them at the same time the power of the Keyes, Whose sins ye remit they are remitted, &c. 4. And before that in case of contumacy he gave power to excommunicate offenders, If he will not hear the Church, let him be as a heathen and publican.
Hoc Facite, etc. 3. He gave them At the same time the power of the Keys, Whose Sins you remit they Are remitted, etc. 4. And before that in case of contumacy he gave power to excommunicate offenders, If he will not hear the Church, let him be as a heathen and publican.
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And therefore by S. Paul he is called the great Shepherd, and by S. Peter NONLATINALPHABET the chief Shepherd. The cure of Souls was originally in him, NONLATINALPHABET,
And Therefore by S. Paul he is called the great Shepherd, and by S. Peter the chief Shepherd. The cure of Souls was originally in him,,
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And accordingly S. Paul, when he judg'd the incestuous Corinthian to be delivered unto Satan, 1 Cor. 5.4. he did it in the name and power of Christ. And when 2 Cor. 5.10.
And accordingly S. Paul, when he judged the incestuous Corinthian to be Delivered unto Satan, 1 Cor. 5.4. he did it in the name and power of christ. And when 2 Cor. 5.10.
When God distributed to the Church the several parts of the Pastoral charge, some Apostles, some Prophets, some Pastors and Teachers, he adds, that it was, ad consummationem Sanctorum, & adificationem corporis Christi;
When God distributed to the Church the several parts of the Pastoral charge, Some Apostles, Some prophets, Some Pastors and Teachers, he adds, that it was, ad consummationem Sanctorum, & adificationem corporis Christ;
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first, it is an honour and incouragement to the Shepherds, that the work they do is Christs, who will bear them out in what they do according to their duty, and reward them for what they suffer for it.
First, it is an honour and encouragement to the Shepherd's, that the work they do is Christ, who will bear them out in what they do according to their duty, and reward them for what they suffer for it.
2. It removes all discouragement from the Sheep, that make a stand at the infirmities and frailties of their Shepherds, that they look through and beyond all them at the power of Christ under whom they serve.
2. It removes all discouragement from the Sheep, that make a stand At the infirmities and frailties of their Shepherd's, that they look through and beyond all them At the power of christ under whom they serve.
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For if possibly men should be misled by them into error, when in simplicity of heart, not knowing any thing to the contrary, they shall submit to them;
For if possibly men should be misled by them into error, when in simplicity of heart, not knowing any thing to the contrary, they shall submit to them;
If these fall into an error by the misguidance of their Shepherds, they are in a sad and worse condition, which admits no plea of excuse or extenuation from the Shepherd.
If these fallen into an error by the misguidance of their Shepherd's, they Are in a sad and Worse condition, which admits no plea of excuse or extenuation from the Shepherd.
They come unto thee, And sit before thee as my people, to hear my words, v. 31. just as we do here come and sit us down as the Lords people to hear his word.
They come unto thee, And fit before thee as my people, to hear my words, v. 31. just as we do Here come and fit us down as the lords people to hear his word.
And what will come of this at the last, our Saviour tells us in the Parable, where some had the boldness to plead for their entrance, that they had eat and drunk in his presence, and had heard him in their streets.
And what will come of this At the last, our Saviour tells us in the Parable, where Some had the boldness to plead for their Entrance, that they had eat and drunk in his presence, and had herd him in their streets.
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This part of our duty to obey Christ in his Ministers is with many of very hard digestion, who not regarding the necessity there is of it, nor the benefit we have by it,
This part of our duty to obey christ in his Ministers is with many of very hard digestion, who not regarding the necessity there is of it, nor the benefit we have by it,
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We have first our own Reason to lead us. 2. We have Scripture a surer guide then that. 3. We have the Spirit besides, and that will lead us into all truth.
We have First our own Reason to led us. 2. We have Scripture a Surer guide then that. 3. We have the Spirit beside, and that will led us into all truth.
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For allowing to every of these that which is peculiar to them, there will be still found something to remain, which is proper for the Shepherds to do.
For allowing to every of these that which is peculiar to them, there will be still found something to remain, which is proper for the Shepherd's to do.
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yet because many whom it concerns to weaken the hands and power of Church-governors, do with their importunate clamours fill the Pulpit, you will be pleased to allow of a short Answer from thence too. AND first for REASON;
yet Because many whom it concerns to weaken the hands and power of Church governors, do with their importunate clamours fill the Pulpit, you will be pleased to allow of a short Answer from thence too. AND First for REASON;
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for Religion is the object and imployment of Faith, and not of Reasoning, and yet naturally no man will believe any thing unless he sees Reason for it.
for Religion is the Object and employment of Faith, and not of Reasoning, and yet naturally no man will believe any thing unless he sees Reason for it.
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But to admit reason in matters of Faith for any other use then that, is to set up a Religion without Faith, which would be as strange a thing as to have a Religion with nothing else.
But to admit reason in matters of Faith for any other use then that, is to Set up a Religion without Faith, which would be as strange a thing as to have a Religion with nothing Else.
for though the Articles of Faith, and whatsoever shall appear to be contained in Scripture are without all doubt and reasoning to be received, because God hath revealed them;
for though the Articles of Faith, and whatsoever shall appear to be contained in Scripture Are without all doubt and reasoning to be received, Because God hath revealed them;
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And for the meaning of those words we must understand the language in which they are written, the proper import and idiom of the phrase, the force and consequence of the discourse, the coherence and consent it hath with other points better known.
And for the meaning of those words we must understand the language in which they Are written, the proper import and idiom of the phrase, the force and consequence of the discourse, the coherence and consent it hath with other points better known.
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but it is Reason so exalted with skill of Arts and Languages, with Prudence and Diligence, that we shall be forced to find work for the Shepherds too.
but it is Reason so exalted with skill of Arts and Languages, with Prudence and Diligence, that we shall be forced to find work for the Shepherd's too.
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The greatest part of Christs flock, I am sure, must perish if they may not trust others in those things, to which their natural inabilities or course of life hath made them incapable.
The greatest part of Christ flock, I am sure, must perish if they may not trust Others in those things, to which their natural Inabilities or course of life hath made them incapable.
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if they shall seriously consider how much and how oft Prejudice, Education, Custom, Passion and Interest doth corrupt our Reason, we would in prudence sometimes suspect our own,
if they shall seriously Consider how much and how oft Prejudice, Education, Custom, Passion and Interest does corrupt our Reason, we would in prudence sometime suspect our own,
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Ye erre, saith our Saviour, not knowing the Scriptures. And to keep us right in our way Gods Word is a lantern to our feet, Psal. 119.105. and a light unto our paths.
the err, Says our Saviour, not knowing the Scriptures. And to keep us right in our Way God's Word is a lantern to our feet, Psalm 119.105. and a Light unto our paths.
yet those perfections are confin'd within the limits and nature of a law, to do no more then is proper for a law to do, which is very little without a Judge to apply it.
yet those perfections Are confined within the Limits and nature of a law, to do no more then is proper for a law to do, which is very little without a Judge to apply it.
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And the reason why every sect for all that seems to rest satisfied, they are guided by the Scripture, is because they carry their Judge a-long with them, themselves.
And the reason why every sect for all that seems to rest satisfied, they Are guided by the Scripture, is Because they carry their Judge along with them, themselves.
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But for the manner of the Spirits leading, the Scripture points out two wayes, The one Divines call NONLATINALPHABET, the other may be call'd NONLATINALPHABET i. e. as it led the Prophets of old, by revealing to them the truth and matter of the Prophesy, the object.
But for the manner of the Spirits leading, the Scripture points out two ways, The one Divines call, the other may be called i. e. as it led the prophets of old, by revealing to them the truth and matter of the Prophesy, the Object.
To this way of leading none can pretend, that doth not prove his commission from God by a miracle, who sends none of such an errand that cannot make it appear some way, that he came from him.
To this Way of leading none can pretend, that does not prove his commission from God by a miracle, who sends none of such an errand that cannot make it appear Some Way, that he Come from him.
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If the Enthusiastick would have his dreams believed to be the dictates and revelations of the Spirit, let him shew his letters of Credence from Heaven seal'd with a miracle, and I shall not doubt to set him above all the Doctors and Shepherds of the Church.
If the Enthusiastic would have his dreams believed to be the dictates and revelations of the Spirit, let him show his letters of Credence from Heaven sealed with a miracle, and I shall not doubt to Set him above all the Doctors and Shepherd's of the Church.
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but by co-operating with us, by fortifying the soul and the faculties of it, to all supernatural actions, by assistance of grace to inlighten the understanding to comprehend divine truth, to inflame the affections with the love of it, to support our endeavours in all difficulties and temptations.
but by cooperating with us, by fortifying the soul and the faculties of it, to all supernatural actions, by assistance of grace to inlighten the understanding to comprehend divine truth, to inflame the affections with the love of it, to support our endeavours in all difficulties and temptations.
To whom the Spirit doth not reveal the matter of their Decrees NONLATINALPHABET, but by way of co-operation assists their indeavours to find out the truth from the proper Topicks of it, the Scripture and Antiquity;
To whom the Spirit does not reveal the matter of their Decrees, but by Way of cooperation assists their endeavours to find out the truth from the proper Topicks of it, the Scripture and Antiquity;
For if any Councel might pretend to that other way of revelation, sure that first famous Apostolical Councel might, Act. 15. But that did not otherwise determine the matter in controversy then NONLATINALPHABET, v. 7. when there had been much debate and disquisition out of the Scriptures, were the decrees made and sign'd accordingly.
For if any Council might pretend to that other Way of Revelation, sure that First famous Apostolical Council might, Act. 15. But that did not otherwise determine the matter in controversy then, v. 7. when there had been much debate and disquisition out of the Scriptures, were the decrees made and signed accordingly.
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Every disease and distemper of the mind, causless scruple, slight perswasion, groundless fear is not the Conscience, against which we are bound not to act.
Every disease and distemper of the mind, causeless scruple, slight persuasion, groundless Fear is not the Conscience, against which we Are bound not to act.
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The tender Conscience, for which so much favour is pleaded, may prove in some no better then a disease of the Soul, a spiritual Splene. For though it be good to be tender of offending God in any thing where it proceeds from the good temper and constitution of the soul, which is the same constantly in all cases,
The tender Conscience, for which so much favour is pleaded, may prove in Some no better then a disease of the Soul, a spiritual Spleen. For though it be good to be tender of offending God in any thing where it proceeds from the good temper and constitution of the soul, which is the same constantly in all cases,
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But tell him on the other side that God commands obedience to those that rule over us, it moves him not at all, you may thrust a needle into his side and he feels it not.
But tell him on the other side that God commands Obedience to those that Rule over us, it moves him not At all, you may thrust a needle into his side and he feels it not.
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for not to amuse you as the manner is with frivolous distinctions and definitions of Conscience, in this case the Conscience is nothing but every mans private judgment;
for not to amuse you as the manner is with frivolous Distinctions and definitions of Conscience, in this case the Conscience is nothing but every men private judgement;
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Now seeing our private judgment hath so great power and influence as to interrupt the course of publick, it had need be a true and regular judgment. As first,
Now seeing our private judgement hath so great power and influence as to interrupt the course of public, it had need be a true and regular judgement. As First,
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And then this is all the benefit our Conscience will do us in case of error, that it casts us into a necessity of sinning, by obeying against our selves, by disobeying against our Governors.
And then this is all the benefit our Conscience will do us in case of error, that it Cast us into a necessity of sinning, by obeying against our selves, by disobeying against our Governors.
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We shall do well therefore to take care, that we make not every slight perswasion, doubt or scruple, a Conscience, trusting to be discharged of our obedience by that, which indeed binds it faster upon us,
We shall do well Therefore to take care, that we make not every slight persuasion, doubt or scruple, a Conscience, trusting to be discharged of our Obedience by that, which indeed binds it faster upon us,
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for that is the very end and benefit for which is instituted the Pastoral charge, that when we are so weak we can not safely trust our selves, we may rely upon that:
for that is the very end and benefit for which is instituted the Pastoral charge, that when we Are so weak we can not safely trust our selves, we may rely upon that:
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Now to sum up all, if not Reason, nor Scripture, nor the Spirit, nor Conscience will discharge us of the duty we owe to the Church, in the name of God, let us not rashly fling away so great a blessing, that in all our doubts and fears,
Now to sum up all, if not Reason, nor Scripture, nor the Spirit, nor Conscience will discharge us of the duty we owe to the Church, in the name of God, let us not rashly fling away so great a blessing, that in all our doubts and fears,
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And here we meet with another quarrel from the Presbytery. That they may be sure to spoil the Bishops of all authority, they take away their Diocess, the cure of Souls, that they may be Bishops sine titulo; for Bishops they are not either of our bodies or estates.
And Here we meet with Another quarrel from the Presbytery. That they may be sure to spoil the Bishops of all Authority, they take away their Diocese, the cure of Souls, that they may be Bishops sine Titulo; for Bishops they Are not either of our bodies or estates.
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The Jews that were willing enough to entertain the doctrine of Christ, yet were not so easily drawn to part with those Rites and Ceremonies, to which they had been so long accustomed, and upon so good authority.
The jews that were willing enough to entertain the Doctrine of christ, yet were not so Easily drawn to part with those Rites and Ceremonies, to which they had been so long accustomed, and upon so good Authority.
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Against this doctrine S. Paul sets himself, especially in his Epistles to the Romans and Galatians. If they have taken upon them to be Christians let them stand to that,
Against this Doctrine S. Paul sets himself, especially in his Epistles to the Romans and Galatians. If they have taken upon them to be Christians let them stand to that,
And if a promise may do this, much more a vow or an oath. If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, Num. 30.2. or swear an oath to bind his Soul, Numb. 30.2. (the Soul may be bound) he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.
And if a promise may do this, much more a Voelli or an oath. If a man Voelli a Voelli unto the Lord, Num. 30.2. or swear an oath to bind his Soul, Numb. 30.2. (the Soul may be bound) he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that Proceedeth out of his Mouth.
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Do not they themselves, as their manner is in their Sermons, bind over their hearers to answer for them at the day of judgment? and what a heap and load of Sermons must then ly upon their Consciences? though the truth is, they bind none but themselves,
Do not they themselves, as their manner is in their Sermons, bind over their hearers to answer for them At the day of judgement? and what a heap and load of Sermons must then lie upon their Consciences? though the truth is, they bind none but themselves,
The laws by which they govern, are not call'd laws but canons, that is, rules to guide, rather then force. 2. Church-punishments are not call'd poenae but censurae, not that they are sweetned with good words only, but with real benefit;
The laws by which they govern, Are not called laws but Canonas, that is, rules to guide, rather then force. 2. Church-punishments Are not called Poenae but Censurae, not that they Are sweetened with good words only, but with real benefit;
how harmless and gentle is it, Excommunication? If he be not guilty, clavibus errantibus, he is never the worse for it; the bonds fall off themselves;
how harmless and gentle is it, Excommunication? If he be not guilty, clavibus errantibus, he is never the Worse for it; the bonds fallen off themselves;
But they hold themselves wrong'd to be charged with will-worship, for that they do all by Reason and the Scripture and the Spirit. Yet for all that pretense they are still under that charge;
But they hold themselves wronged to be charged with will-worship, for that they do all by Reason and the Scripture and the Spirit. Yet for all that pretense they Are still under that charge;
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what sectary is there that with a wet finger cannot, nay doth not challenge Reason, the Scripture, the Spirit and Conscience to be for him, when he will?
what sectary is there that with a wet finger cannot, nay does not challenge Reason, the Scripture, the Spirit and Conscience to be for him, when he will?
And why do they allow these to guide them and not the Shepherds, but because these are at their beck and will, but the Shepherds are not? And therefore because they cannot command them, they would be rid of them, that so they might without control, Lord it as they will.
And why do they allow these to guide them and not the Shepherd's, but Because these Are At their beck and will, but the Shepherd's Are not? And Therefore Because they cannot command them, they would be rid of them, that so they might without control, Lord it as they will.
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and then here I shall take leave only to put you in mind of your Diocess, your Souls, that ye be not our Apostles NONLATINALPHABET in this Epistle, that we mistake not our Cure;
and then Here I shall take leave only to put you in mind of your Diocese, your Souls, that you be not our Apostles in this Epistle, that we mistake not our Cure;
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The rich glutton in the Gospel, when he said to his Soul, Soul take thine ease, thou hast much goods laid up for thee, &c. sure he mistook his body for his Soul,
The rich glutton in the Gospel, when he said to his Soul, Soul take thine ease, thou hast much goods laid up for thee, etc. sure he mistook his body for his Soul,
Lent, if there were any thing left of it among us but the name, charges the soul by prayer and fasting to fit and prepare it self to meet our Lord at the Resurrection.
Lent, if there were any thing left of it among us but the name, charges the soul by prayer and fasting to fit and prepare it self to meet our Lord At the Resurrection.
the intellectual and principal part of the soul, and the inriching it with the knowledge of Arts and Sciences, speculative and practick, by which all our affairs and the greatest of all the affairs of the world are governed, which employ the souls best vertues and indowments,
the intellectual and principal part of the soul, and the enriching it with the knowledge of Arts and Sciences, speculative and practic, by which all our affairs and the greatest of all the affairs of the world Are governed, which employ the Souls best Virtues and endowments,
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For when we have gained this and all the world besides we may lose our souls. The Holy Ghost takes no other notice of these then as if they were but bodies,
For when we have gained this and all the world beside we may loose our Souls. The Holy Ghost Takes no other notice of these then as if they were but bodies,
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the greatest wits and wisest conduct lie buried in their dust with them, nor will they appear again for us in that world where the soul is most concern'd.
the greatest wits and Wisest conduct lie buried in their dust with them, nor will they appear again for us in that world where the soul is most concerned.
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The meanest of them all our Saviour expresly commits to our charge, Make you friends of unrighteour Mammon, that they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
The Meanest of them all our Saviour expressly commits to our charge, Make you Friends of unrighteour Mammon, that they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
And if you shall make you friends likewise of your honour, powers, and knowledge, for the advantage of Gods honour and service, certainly they will do as much for you as Mammon can.
And if you shall make you Friends likewise of your honour, Powers, and knowledge, for the advantage of God's honour and service, Certainly they will do as much for you as Mammon can.
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And so our bodies and all else become the proper Cure of our souls, and in the discharge of that care, we may expect the blessing of good Shepherds as well as that of good Sheep.
And so our bodies and all Else become the proper Cure of our Souls, and in the discharge of that care, we may expect the blessing of good Shepherd's as well as that of good Sheep.
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