Of earnestly contending for the faith a sermon preached at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and aldermen of the city of London, on Sunday, Sept. the 22th, there being that day an ordination by the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of London / by James Lardner.
Can then that Gospel which was once deliver'd by the Prince of Peace meet with any so hardy and obstinate as to gainsay and oppose it? That Gospel, the very design of which, is to promote an universal Love and Charity;
Can then that Gospel which was once Delivered by the Prince of Peace meet with any so hardy and obstinate as to gainsay and oppose it? That Gospel, the very Design of which, is to promote an universal Love and Charity;
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to join us all (as it were) into one common Houshold, one Family: That Gospel, which teaches me to look upon every Man as my Neighbour, my Friend, and my Brother;
to join us all (as it were) into one Common Household, one Family: That Gospel, which Teaches me to look upon every Man as my Neighbour, my Friend, and my Brother;
and not upon first sight close in with, and embrace ' em? 'Tis strange, that the effect of the Son of God's coming into the World, should be, not to send Peace, but a Sword;
and not upon First sighed close in with, and embrace ' em? It's strange, that the Effect of the Son of God's coming into the World, should be, not to send Peace, but a Sword;
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he enters, and lists himself into the Service of him, who is described to us under the Character of the Captain of our Salvation, the Head of the Church, that Army of the living God;
he enters, and lists himself into the Service of him, who is described to us under the Character of the Captain of our Salvation, the Head of the Church, that Army of the living God;
he obliges himself to wrestle, not only against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities and Powers, against the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, against spiritual Wickednesses in high Places;
he obliges himself to wrestle, not only against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities and Powers, against the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, against spiritual Wickednesses in high Places;
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we are not, in the least, allow'd to be Careless, Negligent and Supine, but are to sight the good sight, to endure hardships, to be strong in the Lord, and earnestly to contend for that Faith, which was once delivered to the Saints.
we Are not, in the least, allowed to be Careless, Negligent and Supine, but Are to sighed the good sighed, to endure hardships, to be strong in the Lord, and earnestly to contend for that Faith, which was once Delivered to the Saints.
since the Substance of the Faith hath been once fully revealed to us, by that Gospel, which hath brought Life and Immortality to light, we are modestly and humbly to embrace it,
since the Substance of the Faith hath been once Fully revealed to us, by that Gospel, which hath brought Life and Immortality to Light, we Are modestly and humbly to embrace it,
It would (I presume) be altogether needless, to go about to prove, that by that Faith in the Text, which we are exhorted thus earnestly to contend for, is to be understood the Christian Religion in general, viz. all those Doctrines and Precepts,
It would (I presume) be altogether needless, to go about to prove, that by that Faith in the Text, which we Are exhorted thus earnestly to contend for, is to be understood the Christian Religion in general, viz. all those Doctrines and Precepts,
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and the other asserts good Works to be necessary in order thereunto, may very easily be adjusted, by a serious application of Mind, and by considering the drift and design of each Apostle, in his several Epistle.
and the other asserts good Works to be necessary in order thereunto, may very Easily be adjusted, by a serious application of Mind, and by considering the drift and Design of each Apostle, in his several Epistle.
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So that all those Controversies, which have for a long time employ'd the Pens of several (I hope well-meaning ) Men, may be easily reconciled, and made up;
So that all those Controversies, which have for a long time employed the Pens of several (I hope well-meaning) Men, may be Easily reconciled, and made up;
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for a truly pious Christian Faith, will undoubtedly be productive of all those good Works, to the performance of which our most holy Profession obliges us.
for a truly pious Christian Faith, will undoubtedly be productive of all those good Works, to the performance of which our most holy Profession obliges us.
First, That when the Apostle exhorts us, to contend earnestly for the Faith, there are necessarily imply'd some Persons who will be constantly gainsaying and opposing it, some Adversaries which we are to encounter and conflict withal:
First, That when the Apostle exhorts us, to contend earnestly for the Faith, there Are necessarily implied Some Persons who will be constantly gainsaying and opposing it, Some Adversaries which we Are to encounter and conflict withal:
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Third place, to shew what mighty Encouragements we have to perswade us to a constant perseverance in our Christian Warfare, what blessed Assistances are offered to us,
Third place, to show what mighty Encouragements we have to persuade us to a constant perseverance in our Christian Warfare, what blessed Assistances Are offered to us,
First, We are obliged to observe, that when the Apostle exhorts us to contend earnestly for the Faith, there are necessarily implied some Persons who will be constantly gainsaying and opposing it;
First, We Are obliged to observe, that when the Apostle exhorts us to contend earnestly for the Faith, there Are necessarily implied Some Persons who will be constantly gainsaying and opposing it;
To be either Persecuted, singled out for Destruction, or at least slighted, and laugh'd at, hath (in some measure) been the Portion of the true Professors of the Faith, in all Ages of the Church:
To be either Persecuted, singled out for Destruction, or At least slighted, and laughed At, hath (in Some measure) been the Portion of the true Professors of the Faith, in all Ages of the Church:
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Nay, we may go further, even to the Fountain Head, and we shall find that the very Author of our Faith himself, the Blessed Jesus, met with the same Usage:
Nay, we may go further, even to the Fountain Head, and we shall find that the very Author of our Faith himself, the Blessed jesus, met with the same Usage:
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and being big with an expectation of a glorious Messiah, a Temporal Prince, who should rescue their Nation from the Roman Yoak, could not discern a Deliverer, under the appearance of a Carpenter's Son,
and being big with an expectation of a glorious Messiah, a Temporal Prince, who should rescue their nation from the Roman Yoke, could not discern a Deliverer, under the appearance of a Carpenter's Son,
nor imagine it possible, that he should redeem Israel, whose Condition was so low, mean and despicable, that, (according to his own Expression) he had not where to lay his Head. The proud Insulter would not see the Finger of the Almighty in those daily Miracles which he wrought,
nor imagine it possible, that he should Redeem Israel, whose Condition was so low, mean and despicable, that, (according to his own Expression) he had not where to lay his Head. The proud Insulter would not see the Finger of the Almighty in those daily Miracles which he wrought,
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But still is the Holy Jesus scoffed at, and derided, and in an impudent manner taunted at, Is not this the Carpenter, the Son of Mary? And when they found that many of the People (convinc'd by his mighty Works) began to adhere to,
But still is the Holy jesus scoffed At, and derided, and in an impudent manner taunted At, Is not this the Carpenter, the Son of Mary? And when they found that many of the People (convinced by his mighty Works) began to adhere to,
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his being miraculously raised from the dead) many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. Nor did their Malice admit of any Abatement, 'till they had nailed him to the Cursed Tree,
his being miraculously raised from the dead) many of the jews went away, and believed on jesus. Nor did their Malice admit of any Abatement, till they had nailed him to the Cursed Tree,
And since his Usage was thus very hard and severe, it could not afterwards be expected that the Disciple should be above, or fare better than his Master, nor the Servant above his Lord;
And since his Usage was thus very hard and severe, it could not afterwards be expected that the Disciple should be above, or fare better than his Master, nor the Servant above his Lord;
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and when the Apostles were sent out upon that weighty Business, viz. to publish the same Gospel which Jesus had Preach'd, no wonder if they should be hated of all Men for his name sake.
and when the Apostles were sent out upon that weighty Business, viz. to publish the same Gospel which jesus had Preached, no wonder if they should be hated of all Men for his name sake.
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And indeed thus it prov'd, for when the Christian Doctrine revived, and rose again with it's Blessed Author, it no sooner made its publick Appearance in the World,
And indeed thus it proved, for when the Christian Doctrine revived, and rose again with it's Blessed Author, it no sooner made its public Appearance in the World,
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That Doctrine which was so repugnant to those Notions, and Prejudices which had been generally entertained, could not undoubtedly without a great deal of difficulty, make its way into the Hearts of Men,
That Doctrine which was so repugnant to those Notions, and Prejudices which had been generally entertained, could not undoubtedly without a great deal of difficulty, make its Way into the Hearts of Men,
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and 'tis not much to be admired, if, not only the Ephesian Silversmiths should be against it, whose Craft was in danger to be ruined and set at nought, but every Man likewise elsewhere, whose Interest it threatned to diminish, would make a Party against it,
and it's not much to be admired, if, not only the Ephesian Silversmiths should be against it, whose Craft was in danger to be ruined and Set At nought, but every Man likewise elsewhere, whose Interest it threatened to diminish, would make a Party against it,
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And when the Rage of such a Man as Herod had urged him to kill James the Brother of John with the Sword, it was easie to imagine, that he who loved popular Applause,
And when the Rage of such a Man as Herod had urged him to kill James the Brother of John with the Sword, it was easy to imagine, that he who loved popular Applause,
and prided himself in the Acclamations of the Crowd, should (when he saw it pleased the Jews) proceed further, not only to take Peter also, but lay violent Hands upon all the Preachers of the Gospel, and vex the whole Church.
and prided himself in the Acclamations of the Crowd, should (when he saw it pleased the jews) proceed further, not only to take Peter also, but lay violent Hands upon all the Preachers of the Gospel, and vex the Whole Church.
and lay before you a large Catalogue of that noble Army of Martyrs, who suffered for the sake of Christ, during those several Persecutions which successively raged,
and lay before you a large Catalogue of that noble Army of Martyrs, who suffered for the sake of christ, during those several Persecutions which successively raged,
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I need not lay before you an account of those several Kings and Emperors, under whom the Faithful Servants of the Blessed Jesus chose rather to suffer Afflictions with the People of God,
I need not lay before you an account of those several Kings and Emperor's, under whom the Faithful Servants of the Blessed jesus chosen rather to suffer Afflictions with the People of God,
who had Trials of cruel Mockings and Scourgings, yea moreover of Bonds and Imprisonment, and yet amidst all their Troubles and Afflictions, showed themselves more than Conquerours through him that loved them.
who had Trials of cruel Mockings and Scourgings, yea moreover of Bonds and Imprisonment, and yet amid all their Troubles and Afflictions, showed themselves more than Conquerors through him that loved them.
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and to follow him was the sure and ready way to take up the Cross in a literal Sense, when he that would live the Life of a Christian, must expect to die the same Death with his Master:
and to follow him was the sure and ready Way to take up the Cross in a literal Sense, when he that would live the Life of a Christian, must expect to die the same Death with his Master:
but the first Planters and Publishers of the Gospel met with very great Opposition, and both they and their Followers, in the first Ages of the Church, were very severely and cruelly handled;
but the First Planters and Publishers of the Gospel met with very great Opposition, and both they and their Followers, in the First Ages of the Church, were very severely and cruelly handled;
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But what then? We are now quiet, and at ease, and the Exhortation which the Apostle gives in the Text, to contend earnestly for the Faith, hath no place at all amongst us;
But what then? We Are now quiet, and At ease, and the Exhortation which the Apostle gives in the Text, to contend earnestly for the Faith, hath no place At all among us;
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but Kings themselves are become the Nursing Fathers of the Church, and Queens its Nursing Mothers: That Vine which God's own right Hand hath planted hath now taken Root, and filled the Land, and every one hath the Liberty,
but Kings themselves Are become the Nursing Father's of the Church, and Queen's its Nursing Mother's: That Vine which God's own right Hand hath planted hath now taken Root, and filled the Land, and every one hath the Liberty,
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if that Faith which was once delivered to the Saints be so generally received and embraced, that the Professors of it have no occasion to strive and contend for it, what mean all our Sects and Divisions? What means that open, that barefac'd opposition which is daily made? What should be the reason, that, instead of believing,
if that Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints be so generally received and embraced, that the Professors of it have no occasion to strive and contend for it, what mean all our Sects and Divisions? What means that open, that barefaced opposition which is daily made? What should be the reason, that, instead of believing,
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and without Controversie assenting to the great Mysteries of Godliness, we meet with Men now adays who can in one breath reject all the Mysteries of the Gospel? And these Men, whose Unstandings are not look'd upon as of a low, inconsiderable Size,
and without Controversy assenting to the great Mysteres of Godliness, we meet with Men now adais who can in one breath reject all the Mysteres of the Gospel? And these Men, whose Unstandings Are not looked upon as of a low, inconsiderable Size,
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such, as, if it be true that the Gnosticks, (those Hereticks who in the first Ages of Christianity infested the Church of God) had their Name given 'em from their pretensions to great and extraordinary Knowledge, may come under the same denomination with them.
such, as, if it be true that the Gnostics, (those Heretics who in the First Ages of Christianity infested the Church of God) had their Name given they from their pretensions to great and extraordinary Knowledge, may come under the same denomination with them.
If Christianity be setled upon so sure a Foundation, how comes it to pass that these Men should not blush at what they do, especially if it be consider'd, that our most holy Faith being guarded and protected by the Circumvallation of humane Laws, those Men who in a Christian Country dare openly write against,
If Christianity be settled upon so sure a Foundation, how comes it to pass that these Men should not blush At what they do, especially if it be considered, that our most holy Faith being guarded and protected by the Circumvallation of humane Laws, those Men who in a Christian Country Dare openly write against,
If the Faith of Christ, if his Gospel be so generally, so universally receiv'd amongst us, what mean all these late pretensions to new Light, and immediate Inspiration? What do they mean who go about to perswade the World, That all those Expressions of Scripture which relate to the Incarnation, the Birth, the Death,
If the Faith of christ, if his Gospel be so generally, so universally received among us, what mean all these late pretensions to new Light, and immediate Inspiration? What do they mean who go about to persuade the World, That all those Expressions of Scripture which relate to the Incarnation, the Birth, the Death,
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and Resurrection of the Blessed Jesus, are to be understood in a metaphorical and figurative Sense? Who instead of modestly and devoutly receiving the holy Scriptures as the only Rule both of their Faith and Practice, shall impiously,
and Resurrection of the Blessed jesus, Are to be understood in a metaphorical and figurative Sense? Who instead of modestly and devoutly receiving the holy Scriptures as the only Rule both of their Faith and Practice, shall impiously,
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nay blasphemously, call it a dead Letter, by this means overthrowing the Authority of the whole written Word of God, perverting one of the great designs of our Saviour's coming into the World,
nay blasphemously, call it a dead letter, by this means overthrowing the authority of the Whole written Word of God, perverting one of the great designs of our Saviour's coming into the World,
I say, to what purpose should he do this, if he did not design that the Gospel should be a standing, perpetual Rule to his Followers? if he did not intend that when this substance of the Faith was once delivered to the Saints, the Saints should not only thankfully embrace it,
I say, to what purpose should he do this, if he did not Design that the Gospel should be a standing, perpetual Rule to his Followers? if he did not intend that when this substance of the Faith was once Delivered to the Saints, the Saints should not only thankfully embrace it,
If the Gospel be received, and its Doctrines so generally embrac'd, what mean all these Fruits of Unrighteousness, of which every day produces so plentiful an Harvest? Whence comes that Atheism and Infidelity which hath overspread so great a part of this Nation? Why are our Ears so ungratefully filled with Swearing and Cursing? Why is the sacred, the tremendous Name of God blasphemed? why are his Sabbaths unhallow'd? why are the Festivals of the Church slighted and disregarded,
If the Gospel be received, and its Doctrines so generally embraced, what mean all these Fruits of Unrighteousness, of which every day produces so plentiful an Harvest? Whence comes that Atheism and Infidelity which hath overspread so great a part of this nation? Why Are our Ears so ungratefully filled with Swearing and Cursing? Why is the sacred, the tremendous Name of God blasphemed? why Are his Sabbaths unhallowed? why Are the Festivals of the Church slighted and disregarded,
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and the most solemn Ordinances neglected and contemn'd, even by those very Men who at the same time call themselves by the name of Christ? Have we no Enemies to encounter? Is the Faith so securely setled, that we have no occasion to contend for it? Most assuredly when our Adversaries appear so open and barefaced on the one hand,
and the most solemn Ordinances neglected and contemned, even by those very Men who At the same time call themselves by the name of christ? Have we no Enemies to encounter? Is the Faith so securely settled, that we have no occasion to contend for it? Most assuredly when our Adversaries appear so open and barefaced on the one hand,
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and those who call themselves our Friends (but falsly so called) on the other hand, shall by their wicked Lives, their horrid and impious Practises, give occasion to the Enemies of the Lord to blaspheme.
and those who call themselves our Friends (but falsely so called) on the other hand, shall by their wicked Lives, their horrid and impious Practises, give occasion to the Enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme.
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And here be pleased, in the first place, to give me leave to look back a little upon the first Ages of the Church, those dismal Times of Heat and Persecution,
And Here be pleased, in the First place, to give me leave to look back a little upon the First Ages of the Church, those dismal Times of Heat and Persecution,
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look back upon the first Martyrs and Confessours, and in perilous Times you shall find them, NONLATINALPHABET earnestly striving and contending for the Faith, in the utmost stretch of the words, resolved to hold it fast,
look back upon the First Martyrs and Confessors, and in perilous Times you shall find them, earnestly striving and contending for the Faith, in the utmost stretch of the words, resolved to hold it fast,
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and the pious suffering Christian may here be consider'd at the approaches of the last solemn hour, pressing forward toward the prize of his high Calling, come (as it were) within fight of the Goal, fully resolv'd (notwithstanding the Conflicts and Fatigues which he undergoes) not to slack his pace,
and the pious suffering Christian may Here be considered At the Approaches of the last solemn hour, pressing forward towards the prize of his high Calling, come (as it were) within fight of the Goal, Fully resolved (notwithstanding the Conflicts and Fatigues which he undergoes) not to slack his pace,
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And should it please God to draw a Cloud of Persecution over his Church again, it is our Duty (I say) to follow the steps of those pious Confessours, to maintain our Innocence even to the Death, to strive earnestly for the Faith;
And should it please God to draw a Cloud of Persecution over his Church again, it is our Duty (I say) to follow the steps of those pious Confessors, to maintain our Innocence even to the Death, to strive earnestly for the Faith;
yet 'tis for the sake of his Master, and thinks it but reasonable to lay down his Life for his sake, who died for him, he will not value the troubles or inconveniences of the Wilderness, so long as Canaan, the Land flowing with Milk and Honey, stands in view at his Journey's end. But then,
yet it's for the sake of his Master, and thinks it but reasonable to lay down his Life for his sake, who died for him, he will not valve the Troubles or inconveniences of the Wilderness, so long as Canaan, the Land flowing with Milk and Honey, Stands in view At his Journey's end. But then,
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Secondly, Let us see how we are to deal with, and contend with those other Adversaries which we have been speaking of, in Times less perilous, and hard;
Secondly, Let us see how we Are to deal with, and contend with those other Adversaries which we have been speaking of, in Times less perilous, and hard;
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First, Consider we how we are to deal and contend with the Enemies of the Faith of Christ, supposing our selves private Men, of very ordinary Capacities,
First, Consider we how we Are to deal and contend with the Enemies of the Faith of christ, supposing our selves private Men, of very ordinary Capacities,
and if any thing of difficulty doth occur, any thing too knotty for us to resolve, our most holy Church hath provided us Spiritual Teachers, who are of Abilities to inform and direct us,
and if any thing of difficulty does occur, any thing too knotty for us to resolve, our most holy Church hath provided us Spiritual Teachers, who Are of Abilities to inform and Direct us,
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evermore observing that we put in practise what we read, and take care that our Conversation be such as becomes the Gospel of Christ, that by a truly pious exemplary Life, we endeavour to adorn the Doctrine of God our Saviour in all things:
evermore observing that we put in practice what we read, and take care that our Conversation be such as becomes the Gospel of christ, that by a truly pious exemplary Life, we endeavour to adorn the Doctrine of God our Saviour in all things:
thus shall we encrease our Numbers, and double our Forces against our Adversaries, whilst we take care by a constant perseverance in Holiness to perform all those necessary Duties, which are made the indispensable Conditions of our Salvation,
thus shall we increase our Numbers, and double our Forces against our Adversaries, while we take care by a constant perseverance in Holiness to perform all those necessary Duties, which Are made the indispensable Conditions of our Salvation,
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Secondly, Consider we how we are to deal with our Adversaries, and contend for the Faith, supposing our selves Persons peculiarly set apart for the Service of God, furnish'd with more than ordinary Abilities,
Secondly, Consider we how we Are to deal with our Adversaries, and contend for the Faith, supposing our selves Persons peculiarly Set apart for the Service of God, furnished with more than ordinary Abilities,
and not any way desist from our Duty, though it must be confess'd, that to reclaim a stubborn and obdurate World, is a Work which is attended with a great deal of Difficulty and Hardship.
and not any Way desist from our Duty, though it must be confessed, that to reclaim a stubborn and obdurate World, is a Work which is attended with a great deal of Difficulty and Hardship.
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when he is sure that what he doth is out of an honest design, and that he acts only in order to a Cure? And why should the Ministers of the Word be frighted from their Duty,
when he is sure that what he does is out of an honest Design, and that he acts only in order to a Cure? And why should the Ministers of the Word be frighted from their Duty,
because the peevish World are uneasie when they tell 'em the Truth, so long as they are satisfied in their Consciences that they act upon a good Principle,
Because the peevish World Are uneasy when they tell they the Truth, so long as they Are satisfied in their Consciences that they act upon a good Principle,
and discovering it self in all holy Conversation and Godliness; that our chief Endeavour is to be like our great High Priest, Holy, Harmless, Undefiled;
and discovering it self in all holy Conversation and Godliness; that our chief Endeavour is to be like our great High Priest, Holy, Harmless, Undefiled;
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And with these Men they are particularly concerned to deal, whom the Holy Ghost hath made Overseers of that Flock, which the Son of God hath purchas'd with his own Blood:
And with these Men they Are particularly concerned to deal, whom the Holy Ghost hath made Overseers of that Flock, which the Son of God hath purchased with his own Blood:
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For these Men are not satisfied in being deceived themselves, but have the boldness to spread their Errours, openly proclaim defiance to all the Mysteries of the Gospel, publickly oppose that Faith, which was once delivered to the Saints;
For these Men Are not satisfied in being deceived themselves, but have the boldness to spread their Errors, openly proclaim defiance to all the Mysteres of the Gospel, publicly oppose that Faith, which was once Delivered to the Saints;
nor by any false Pretensions from the Authority of this, or that ancient Copy to diminish from the Text. We are to take care that they do not impose upon the World by any false Citations out of the Primitive Fathers,
nor by any false Pretensions from the authority of this, or that ancient Copy to diminish from the Text. We Are to take care that they do not impose upon the World by any false Citations out of the Primitive Father's,
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or by misquoting any other antient Authors, and so make the World believe, that the Doctrine of the Church in former times was consonant to what they teach.
or by misquoting any other ancient Authors, and so make the World believe, that the Doctrine of the Church in former times was consonant to what they teach.
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and give me leave to add, that we are under one of the strictest Obligations imaginable so to do, no less than a solemn Vow and Promise before God, in the Presence of some one,
and give me leave to add, that we Are under one of the Strictest Obligations imaginable so to do, no less than a solemn Voelli and Promise before God, in the Presence of Some one,
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they who are admitted to the lowest Degree of the Ministry to the Office of Deacons, do promise, That they will apply all their Diligence to frame their own Lives,
they who Are admitted to the lowest Degree of the Ministry to the Office of Deacons, do promise, That they will apply all their Diligence to frame their own Lives,
And when afterwards they are advanced to the Dignity of the Priesthood, they engage themselves to be ready with all faithful Diligence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange Doctrines which are contrary to the Word of God. But,
And when afterwards they Are advanced to the Dignity of the Priesthood, they engage themselves to be ready with all faithful Diligence, to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange Doctrines which Are contrary to the Word of God. But,
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Thirdly, How those that are Magistrates are to contend for the Faith; how they to whom the Sword of Justice is entrusted, are to deal with these Adversaries of God and Religion, the Time will not admit me to enlarge upon,
Thirdly, How those that Are Magistrates Are to contend for the Faith; how they to whom the Sword of justice is Entrusted, Are to deal with these Adversaries of God and Religion, the Time will not admit me to enlarge upon,
or at least not totally rooted out, without the assistance of the Civil Power, and therefore it is to be hoped (especially considering before whom I speak) that whenever such assistance shall be desired it will be as readily granted.
or At least not totally rooted out, without the assistance of the Civil Power, and Therefore it is to be hoped (especially considering before whom I speak) that whenever such assistance shall be desired it will be as readily granted.
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There are a sort of bold, obstinate Wretches who seem to have made a Covenant with Sin and Death, who are Reprobate concerning the Faith, who are positively resolved to shut their Ears against all Advice that may be offer'd, who will not give themselves leisure to reflect,
There Are a sort of bold, obstinate Wretches who seem to have made a Covenant with since and Death, who Are Reprobate Concerning the Faith, who Are positively resolved to shut their Ears against all advice that may be offered, who will not give themselves leisure to reflect,
And now having already said thus much, I have prevented my self from enlarging upon the Third Head, viz. to show what mighty Encouragements we have to perswade us to a constant Perseverance in our Christian Warfare, what blessed Assistances are offer'd to us,
And now having already said thus much, I have prevented my self from enlarging upon the Third Head, viz. to show what mighty Encouragements we have to persuade us to a constant Perseverance in our Christian Warfare, what blessed Assistances Are offered to us,
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But no one surely can doubt, but that God who in the performance of all our Religious Duties hath promised us the blessed Assistances of his most Holy Spirit, who hath promised that in all our Afflictions, and Temptations, his Grace shall be sufficient for us, will likewise more particularly assist,
But no one surely can doubt, but that God who in the performance of all our Religious Duties hath promised us the blessed Assistances of his most Holy Spirit, who hath promised that in all our Afflictions, and Temptations, his Grace shall be sufficient for us, will likewise more particularly assist,
so undoubtedly the brightest Coronets of Glory shall be reserved for them, who after a mighty conflict with all their potent Adversaries come off Glorious and Triumphant.
so undoubtedly the Brightest Coronets of Glory shall be reserved for them, who After a mighty conflict with all their potent Adversaries come off Glorious and Triumphant.
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Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to preserve you faultless before the Presence of his Glory, with exceeding Joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be Glory and Majesty, Dominion and Power, both now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to preserve you faultless before the Presence of his Glory, with exceeding Joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be Glory and Majesty, Dominion and Power, both now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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