and Vitruvius is consulted to assist it with his Rules; Platforms are drawn, and Models are contrived, that what was but a Scheme may be brought into a Structure: Which made Aristotle say,
and Vitruvius is consulted to assist it with his Rules; Platforms Are drawn, and Models Are contrived, that what was but a Scheme may be brought into a Structure: Which made Aristotle say,
when he spoke like a Philosopher, but so as that his saying holds in Architecture too, That a material House or Palace springs from an immaterial; and the Pile, which is the creature of the Workmans Tool without, was first shap'd and form'd by some designing mind within:
when he spoke like a Philosopher, but so as that his saying holds in Architecture too, That a material House or Palace springs from an immaterial; and the Pile, which is the creature of the Workman's Tool without, was First shaped and formed by Some designing mind within:
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Lastly, as when the materials are all ready and prepared, some are set on work to hew and square the Stones, others to dispose them into their several seats and stations, others to oversee that the Workmen doe their Duties,
Lastly, as when the materials Are all ready and prepared, Some Are Set on work to hew and square the Stones, Others to dispose them into their several seats and stations, Others to oversee that the Workmen do their Duties,
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though it began with the World, and be as ancient as Mankind, and had the same Corner-stone laid which now supports the Building, in the promised Seed, which was to bruise the Serpents head; yet that Corner-stone being wrapt up in a Mystery,
though it began with the World, and be as ancient as Mankind, and had the same Cornerstone laid which now supports the Building, in the promised Seed, which was to bruise the Serpents head; yet that Cornerstone being wrapped up in a Mystery,
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and many thousand years required to remove the Veil and Cloud, 'twas but then a Church creeping forth out of the Quarrey, without a hand to give it its just feature and perfection.
and many thousand Years required to remove the Veil and Cloud, 'twas but then a Church creeping forth out of the Quarry, without a hand to give it its just feature and perfection.
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but the way or manner how, the work and person of the Priest, the time when, the place where, with what holy Forms and Rites, was left wholly to their Reason to discover and find out.
but the Way or manner how, the work and person of the Priest, the time when, the place where, with what holy Forms and Rites, was left wholly to their Reason to discover and find out.
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To redeem himself from so much rudeness of Devotion, and to contrive a Worship some way worthy of his Greatness, in the times of the Law he chose unto himself a select, peculiar People, which he formed into a Church;
To Redeem himself from so much rudeness of Devotion, and to contrive a Worship Some Way worthy of his Greatness, in the times of the Law he chosen unto himself a select, peculiar People, which he formed into a Church;
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Sacrifices were prescribed, and the business of the Temple proportion'd and cut out to the several Orders and Degrees of those, who thus distinguish'd were to wait upon the Altar:
Sacrifices were prescribed, and the business of the Temple proportioned and Cut out to the several Order and Degrees of those, who thus distinguished were to wait upon the Altar:
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and the distinction was so sacred, and the several bounds so set, that as the Levite was not to invade the Office of the Priest, so those inferiour Priests who broke beyond their bounds,
and the distinction was so sacred, and the several bounds so Set, that as the Levite was not to invade the Office of the Priest, so those inferior Priests who broke beyond their bounds,
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'Twas but like their Tabernacle, their House of Offerings and Oblations, a moveable Pavilion, or Tent fitted for a march towards a Land of Promise, not yet discovered to their eye;
'Twas but like their Tabernacle, their House of Offerings and Oblations, a movable Pavilion, or Tent fitted for a march towards a Land of Promise, not yet discovered to their eye;
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to make the Scripture-Prophecy become true authentick Story, and the Glory of the second Temple to eclipse and drown the first; to break down the Partition-Wall which divided Jews from Gentiles; to square disproportion'd Subjects,
to make the Scripture-Prophecy become true authentic Story, and the Glory of the second Temple to eclipse and drown the First; to break down the Partition-Wall which divided jews from Gentiles; to square disproportioned Subjects,
Who, as he was before designed to be the Head of this new Church, so, that he might be the Founder and Foundation of it, the chief Corner-stone and great Master-builder too, all the Powers of Heaven did help to carry on the Work.
Who, as he was before designed to be the Head of this new Church, so, that he might be the Founder and Foundation of it, the chief Cornerstone and great Master-builder too, all the Powers of Heaven did help to carry on the Work.
I think I need not tell you, that the Gospel, like the Law, was at first proclaimed by the Ministry of Angels; that Jacobs dream and vision was made by them true story;
I think I need not tell you, that the Gospel, like the Law, was At First proclaimed by the Ministry of Angels; that Jacobs dream and vision was made by them true story;
Nay, the Holy Ghost himself, who foretold this in the old Testament, was most busily imployed to fulfill it in the new: every Sermon preach'd was attended with a miracle; and the Doctrine signed and ratified with holy prodigies and wonders; the Preachers all inspired with gifts proportion'd to their Work,
Nay, the Holy Ghost himself, who foretold this in the old Testament, was most busily employed to fulfil it in the new: every Sermon preached was attended with a miracle; and the Doctrine signed and ratified with holy prodigies and wonders; the Preachers all inspired with Gifts proportioned to their Work,
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Nay, so sollicitous and careful was this holy Spirit of God to provide fit Successors to those inspired and gifted Teachers, that for many years after the first plantation of the Gospel, not a Bishop was installed or admitted to his Chair, not a Pastor to his Charge, not a Deacon to his Table, which was not first designed,
Nay, so solicitous and careful was this holy Spirit of God to provide fit Successors to those inspired and gifted Teachers, that for many Years After the First plantation of the Gospel, not a Bishop was installed or admitted to his Chair, not a Pastor to his Charge, not a Deacon to his Table, which was not First designed,
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where St. Paul sayes to one of those new consecrated Bishops, Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophecy, with the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
where Saint Paul Says to one of those new consecrated Bishops, Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophecy, with the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
First, the Person here consecrated to the sacred Office of a Bishop: that was Timothy, exprest in this word Thee. Next, his Qualification for that divine and sacred Office: he was a Gifted man, a man fitted for that Honour;
First, the Person Here consecrated to the sacred Office of a Bishop: that was Timothy, expressed in this word Thee. Next, his Qualification for that divine and sacred Office: he was a Gifted man, a man fitted for that Honour;
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Thirdly, his Conge D'Eslire, or Designation to that Office by the Holy Ghost, Author of that Gift: 'twas given him NONLATINALPHABET, by the prediction of the Prophets.
Thirdly, his Congé D'Eslire, or Designation to that Office by the Holy Ghost, Author of that Gift: 'twas given him, by the prediction of the prophets.
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Fourthly, the Forme of his Consecration to that Office: the holy Ghost designed him, but the Church gave him Ordination; 'twas done by the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
Fourthly, the Form of his Consecration to that Office: the holy Ghost designed him, but the Church gave him Ordination; 'twas done by the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
Lastly, St. Pauls fatherly Advice to him for his Deportment in that Office; in these words, Neglect not the Gift which was thus bestowed upon thee. Of these in this order;
Lastly, Saint Paul's fatherly advice to him for his Deportment in that Office; in these words, Neglect not the Gift which was thus bestowed upon thee. Of these in this order;
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or to be a Mediator; so in reconciling the Jews to the Gentiles, to make them piece and joyn in one united Church, none was so fit to procure a good liking and agreement,
or to be a Mediator; so in reconciling the jews to the Gentiles, to make them piece and join in one united Church, none was so fit to procure a good liking and agreement,
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Now of all the men designed by God to accomplish that great Work, I know none in all kinds so well fitted and proportion'd as this holy man, the Bishop in this Text;
Now of all the men designed by God to accomplish that great Work, I know none in all Kinds so well fitted and proportioned as this holy man, the Bishop in this Text;
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For, if we enquire into his Original or Birth, as 'tis set down in the Church-book, Acts 16. his Mother was a Jewess, but a Jewess made a Christian; and his Father was a Greek, but well-affected to the Jews, as you may read in the first Verse of that Chapter:
For, if we inquire into his Original or Birth, as it's Set down in the Church book, Acts 16. his Mother was a Jewess, but a Jewess made a Christian; and his Father was a Greek, but Well-affected to the jews, as you may read in the First Verse of that Chapter:
nor a Greek in the Grecian sense, a man opposed to a Barbarian: but a Greek in the general acception of the Scripture, which divides the whole World of men into two Members, Jews and Greeks. For,
nor a Greek in the Grecian sense, a man opposed to a Barbarian: but a Greek in the general acception of the Scripture, which divides the Whole World of men into two Members, jews and Greeks. For,
if we may give credit to the Syriack Translator, he was Aramaeus, that is, no Greek, but Syrian: or as the Latine Interpreter more largely hath described him, he was Homo Gentilis, that is, no Jew, but Gentile.
if we may give credit to the Syriac Translator, he was Aramaeus, that is, no Greek, but Syrian: or as the Latin Interpreter more largely hath described him, he was Homo Gentilis, that is, no Jew, but Gentile.
so St. Paul, who well knew the advantage of this mixture, and how readily a Jew would hearken to a Jew, and a Gentile be perswaded by one who was a Gentile, to make his Capacity more passable and currant, thought fit to circumcise him,
so Saint Paul, who well knew the advantage of this mixture, and how readily a Jew would harken to a Jew, and a Gentile be persuaded by one who was a Gentile, to make his Capacity more passable and currant, Thought fit to circumcise him,
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For that this was the reason why he circumcised him, namely, not to oblige him to observe and keep the Law, but to remove obstructions from his preaching of the Gospel, is evident from the end and close of that Verse, which sayes, that St. Paul in a holy prudence did it,
For that this was the reason why he circumcised him, namely, not to oblige him to observe and keep the Law, but to remove obstructions from his preaching of the Gospel, is evident from the end and close of that Verse, which Says, that Saint Paul in a holy prudence did it,
And certainly, as St. Paul by this action, this politick design, gained justly to himself the reputation of that style, which he bestows upon himself, of being NONLATINALPHABET, A wise Master-builder, in the third Chapter of his first Epistle to the Corinthians, at the tenth Verse;
And Certainly, as Saint Paul by this actium, this politic Design, gained justly to himself the reputation of that style, which he bestows upon himself, of being, A wise Master-builder, in the third Chapter of his First Epistle to the Corinthians, At the tenth Verse;
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one who knew how to fit his Tools to his Matter, to hew rude Subjects to his Ends, and to give them shape and form, so as to work upon the tempers of disagreeing Minds: so no passage more confirms that rare Description of his Art, which he makes in the 9. Chapter of that Epistle, at the 20. Verse and forwards, where he sayes, That he became all things to all men;
one who knew how to fit his Tools to his Matter, to hew rude Subject's to his Ends, and to give them shape and from, so as to work upon the tempers of disagreeing Minds: so no passage more confirms that rare Description of his Art, which he makes in the 9. Chapter of that Epistle, At the 20. Verse and forward, where he Says, That he became all things to all men;
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St. Paul speaking of his Mother Eunice, and his Grandmother Lois, in the 1. Chapter of his 2. Epistle to him, at the 5. Verse, sayes, It very much rejoyced him to find the same unfeigned Faith in him, which in a holy Pedegree he received and took from them.
Saint Paul speaking of his Mother Eunice, and his Grandmother Lois, in the 1. Chapter of his 2. Epistle to him, At the 5. Verse, Says, It very much rejoiced him to find the same unfeigned Faith in him, which in a holy Pedigree he received and took from them.
as Vice in the Parent hath such an influence on the Child, as to think it disobedience where the Parent is a sinner, not to be as wicked and as great a sinner too: (As the young Virgin in the Poet seeing her unchast, lascivious Mother write Letters to her loose Adulterer and Servant, thought her self obliged to think Chastity a sin,
as Vice in the Parent hath such an influence on the Child, as to think it disobedience where the Parent is a sinner, not to be as wicked and as great a sinner too: (As the young Virgae in the Poet seeing her unchaste, lascivious Mother write Letters to her lose Adulterer and Servant, Thought her self obliged to think Chastity a since,
or as the young Gentleman, whose Father was a Gamester, learnt to handle Dice, and stake whole Mannors at a Throw) So good Example hath the like power to infect by being seen, and Vertues may like Vices be made hereditary too.
or as the young Gentleman, whose Father was a Gamester, learned to handle Dice, and stake Whole Manors At a Throw) So good Exampl hath the like power to infect by being seen, and Virtues may like Vices be made hereditary too.
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But besides those seeds of Vertue sown in him by his Parents, St. Paul himself had been his Tutor, and had the forming of his manners; he was bred up in his School to that ripeness and perfection, that he superscribes this Epistle to him as to one begotten by him:
But beside those seeds of Virtue sown in him by his Parents, Saint Paul himself had been his Tutor, and had the forming of his manners; he was bred up in his School to that ripeness and perfection, that he superscribes this Epistle to him as to one begotten by him:
a word which in all kinds signifies the Son to have such a near resemblance to the Father, as almost to confirm the Opinion of Andreas Dudithius, who, in his book De Conjugio Presbyterorum, maintains that St. Paul was married and had children,
a word which in all Kinds signifies the Son to have such a near resemblance to the Father, as almost to confirm the Opinion of Andrew Dudithius, who, in his book De Conjugio Presbyterorum, maintains that Saint Paul was married and had children,
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Indeed the resemblance between them was so great, that as in other births and natural generations the marks to distinguish the true-born from the spurious are the likeness of the child in shape and visage to the parent, Sic oculos,
Indeed the resemblance between them was so great, that as in other births and natural generations the marks to distinguish the Trueborn from the spurious Are the likeness of the child in shape and visage to the parent, Sic Eyes,
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If he have his Fathers eyes and cheeks, looks, hands and gestures too, we may conclude him genuine, and the Parent twice the same: So St. Jerome in his close Interpretation of that word, proceeds by a distinction, which holds comparatively true;
If he have his Father's eyes and cheeks, looks, hands and gestures too, we may conclude him genuine, and the Parent twice the same: So Saint Jerome in his close Interpretation of that word, proceeds by a distinction, which holds comparatively true;
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St. Paul had many Sons, sayes he, whom he converted to the Faith, as the Corinthians and Ephesians, whom he vouchsafes to call his Sons: But the style of NONLATINALPHABET,
Saint Paul had many Sons, Says he, whom he converted to the Faith, as the Corinthians and Ephesians, whom he vouchsafes to call his Sons: But the style of,
then he was his morum filius, the Off-spring of his Mind, so furnisht with his vertues, so accomplish'd with his gifts, so zealous in his preaching, so valiant in afflictions, so active in his spreading the Gospel through the World, was a style bestowed on none but this Timothy and Titus: As if all others were his Bastard-sons, begot upon some Hagar, and onely these two were legitimate. It is St. Jerome sayes so.
then he was his morum filius, the Offspring of his Mind, so furnished with his Virtues, so accomplished with his Gifts, so zealous in his preaching, so valiant in afflictions, so active in his spreading the Gospel through the World, was a style bestowed on none but this Timothy and Titus: As if all Others were his Bastard-sons, begotten upon Some Hagar, and only these two were legitimate. It is Saint Jerome Says so.
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In short, as likeness in manners begets a dearness in affections, and as a friendship in affections begets a likeness in engagements; so St. Paul made him his Fellow-labourer and Associate. When the Decrees of the Apostles were to be disperst, made in their general Council assembled at Jerusalem, this Timothy was chosen to assist him in his Travels;
In short, as likeness in manners begets a dearness in affections, and as a friendship in affections begets a likeness in engagements; so Saint Paul made him his Fellow-laborer and Associate. When the Decrees of the Apostles were to be dispersed, made in their general Council assembled At Jerusalem, this Timothy was chosen to assist him in his Travels;
When an Evangelist was to be sent to confirm those distant Churches, which St. Paul himself had planted, but was not able to re-visit, this Timothy was sent as his Deputy-Lieutenant; as you may read in several Epistles to those Churches.
When an Evangelist was to be sent to confirm those distant Churches, which Saint Paul himself had planted, but was not able to revisit, this Timothy was sent as his Deputy-Lieutenant; as you may read in several Epistles to those Churches.
To all this, such a holy prudence shined forth in all his actions, his Morals were so good and so seasoned with Religion, that his Name was like that precious Oyntment in the Scripture, still breathing forth perfumes in all places where he came:
To all this, such a holy prudence shined forth in all his actions, his Morals were so good and so seasoned with Religion, that his Name was like that precious Ointment in the Scripture, still breathing forth perfumes in all places where he Come:
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And of such Instruments as this did the Holy Ghost make choice to be Preachers of the Gospel, and Rulers in the Church: Men, whose Life as well as Doctrine was still Sermon to the People;
And of such Instruments as this did the Holy Ghost make choice to be Preachers of the Gospel, and Rulers in the Church: Men, whose Life as well as Doctrine was still Sermon to the People;
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men, who confuted Vice not more by argument and reason, then by their blameless carriage and vertuous conversation. 'Twas against the Oeconomy and Discipline of Heaven, to send men into Gods Vineyard who went drunk into the Field; and who minded not the vine, but the vintage, grape and wine. And the Holy Ghost himself had erred, had he given his Pearls to Swine, to the sensual or intemperate, still wallowing in the mire: or had he taken his holy things, and cast them unto Dogs; no sooner eased of one distemper, but returning to another. No cloven Tongues of fire did sit upon their heads, whose tempers were still cloven, still kindling Flames and Factions, still breaking of Gods people into divisions, rents and schisms. The gift of Knowledge was not dropt upon the ambitious, proud, high-minded;
men, who confuted Vice not more by argument and reason, then by their blameless carriage and virtuous Conversation. 'Twas against the Oeconomy and Discipline of Heaven, to send men into God's Vineyard who went drunk into the Field; and who minded not the vine, but the vintage, grape and wine. And the Holy Ghost himself had erred, had he given his Pearls to Swine, to the sensual or intemperate, still wallowing in the mire: or had he taken his holy things, and cast them unto Dogs; no sooner eased of one distemper, but returning to Another. No cloven Tongues of fire did fit upon their Heads, whose tempers were still cloven, still kindling Flames and Factions, still breaking of God's people into divisions, rends and schisms. The gift of Knowledge was not dropped upon the ambitious, proud, High-minded;
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The Saying of our Saviour Christ when he spoke it was so true, in the 10. Chapter of St. Luke at the 2. Verse, The Harvest truly is great, but the Labourers are few;
The Saying of our Saviour christ when he spoke it was so true, in the 10. Chapter of Saint Lycia At the 2. Verse, The Harvest truly is great, but the Labourers Are few;
that to increase their number, and to fit them for the work, the Holy Ghost was fain to interest himself in the choice of workmen, and the qualifying of them too:
that to increase their number, and to fit them for the work, the Holy Ghost was fain to Interest himself in the choice of workmen, and the qualifying of them too:
The Men already chosen, if their number had been greater, where a World was to be converted, were too disproportion'd for the Harvest. Besides, they wanted parts for so great an undertaking;
The Men already chosen, if their number had been greater, where a World was to be converted, were too disproportioned for the Harvest. Beside, they wanted parts for so great an undertaking;
unless they could have done like the man in Eunapius a Greek Historian, who tells us of one Aedesius, who had so much the Spirit of Divination in his power, that he would but clap a Wreath of Lawrel on his head,
unless they could have done like the man in Eunapius a Greek Historian, who tells us of one Aedesius, who had so much the Spirit of Divination in his power, that he would but clap a Wreathe of Laurel on his head,
The Apostles were not all bred at the feet of Gamaliel, but were as yet unlearned, men called from mending Nets, fitter to deal with Fishes, and to put forth a Boat to Sea,
The Apostles were not all bred At the feet of Gamaliel, but were as yet unlearned, men called from mending Nets, fitter to deal with Fish, and to put forth a Boat to Sea,
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then to cast their Nets on Land, and there catch men in the Inclosure. Besides, being Jews, they were hardly fit to preach to Jews; for where was their gift of Miracles to work upon the Jews, who were onely to be gained by Miracles and Wonders? Had they preacht to the Gentiles, where was their gift of Tongues, to preach to all Nations, who could speak no Tongues but one? Had Christ sent to Athens to stock himself with Preachers, he might have found great Scholars there,
then to cast their Nets on Land, and there catch men in the Enclosure. Beside, being jews, they were hardly fit to preach to jews; for where was their gift of Miracles to work upon the jews, who were only to be gained by Miracles and Wonders? Had they preached to the Gentiles, where was their gift of Tongues, to preach to all nations, who could speak no Tongues but one? Had christ sent to Athens to stock himself with Preachers, he might have found great Scholars there,
but hard to be perswaded to forsake their own Schools, and to list themselves in his: Nay, these for some Ages were the greatest Enemies of the Faith; men who measured Truth by Aristotles Precepts,
but hard to be persuaded to forsake their own Schools, and to list themselves in his: Nay, these for Some Ages were the greatest Enemies of the Faith; men who measured Truth by Aristotle Precepts,
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and would believe no more then what some Plato taught: Nay, men who, like Porphyrius, called the Christian Religion Barbaram philosophiam, A barbarous Philosophy;
and would believe no more then what Some Plato taught: Nay, men who, like Porphyrius, called the Christian Religion Barbaram Philosophy, A barbarous Philosophy;
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or to endure a tryal where right Reason was opponent. According to that which St. Paul hath delivered in the first Chapter of his first Epistle to the Corinthians, at 22, 23. Verses, where he sayes, The Jews require a sign,
or to endure a trial where right Reason was opponent. According to that which Saint Paul hath Delivered in the First Chapter of his First Epistle to the Corinthians, At 22, 23. Verses, where he Says, The jews require a Signen,
That is, the Jews would believe no more of the Gospel then they saw confirmed by miracle, and proved by signs and wonders: And the learned Greeks or Gentiles would admit no more then they saw confirmed by Syllogisme, and proved by Demonstration. In this scarcity of Preachers then, to win upon all parties,
That is, the jews would believe no more of the Gospel then they saw confirmed by miracle, and proved by Signs and wonders: And the learned Greeks or Gentiles would admit no more then they saw confirmed by Syllogism, and proved by Demonstration. In this scarcity of Preachers then, to win upon all parties,
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and to captivate both Jews and Gentiles to the obedience of the Gospel, the Holy Ghost pour'd forth his gifts, proportion'd to the work which each man was to do,
and to captivate both jews and Gentiles to the Obedience of the Gospel, the Holy Ghost poured forth his Gifts, proportioned to the work which each man was to do,
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To one was given the Word of Wisdom, to another the Word of Knowledge, to another Prophecy, to another the gift of Healing, to another the gift of Miracles, to another the gift to discern true Prophets from the false, to another the gift of Tongues, to another the gift to interpret the sense and meaning of those Tongues: And all these wrought that one and self-same Spirit, NONLATINALPHABET,
To one was given the Word of Wisdom, to Another the Word of Knowledge, to Another Prophecy, to Another the gift of Healing, to Another the gift of Miracles, to Another the gift to discern true prophets from the false, to Another the gift of Tongues, to Another the gift to interpret the sense and meaning of those Tongues: And all these wrought that one and selfsame Spirit,,
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Now in the distribution and imparting of those gifts, unless it were our Saviour Christ the Son of God himself, in whom this holy Spirit had no limit, bound or measure, he never did pour forth himself in such overflowing gifts as he did on the Apostles, the first Preachers of the Gospel. The old Prophets had him sparingly, more sprinkled then poured forth;
Now in the distribution and imparting of those Gifts, unless it were our Saviour christ the Son of God himself, in whom this holy Spirit had no limit, bound or measure, he never did pour forth himself in such overflowing Gifts as he did on the Apostles, the First Preachers of the Gospel. The old prophets had him sparingly, more sprinkled then poured forth;
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he was to them a little Brook, to these a full-tide Sea; he fell in single drops on them, on these in full-grown showres. Besides, they had him but sometimes, these to themselves and heirs: they were able,
he was to them a little Brook, to these a full-tide Sea; he fell in single drops on them, on these in fullgrown showers. Beside, they had him but sometime, these to themselves and Heirs: they were able,
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And now I speak of Miracles, methinks the persons were the greatest, upon whom this holy Spirit did thus pour forth his gifts. That men not bred to Letters should suddenly grow wise, and be every one a School and Athens to himself;
And now I speak of Miracles, methinks the Persons were the greatest, upon whom this holy Spirit did thus pour forth his Gifts. That men not bred to Letters should suddenly grow wise, and be every one a School and Athens to himself;
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to be able to maintain Disputes with great Scholars of all Sects; to make a Sadducee confess there was a Resurrection, and to make a Pharisee recant his false glosses on the Law; nay, to make Aristotles school send forth Disciples unto Christ, and to erect a new Church in Plato 's Commonwealth;
to be able to maintain Disputes with great Scholars of all Sects; to make a Sadducee confess there was a Resurrection, and to make a Pharisee recant his false Glosses on the Law; nay, to make Aristotle school send forth Disciples unto christ, and to erect a new Church in Plato is Commonwealth;
and who travelled through the World, yet never went from home; lastly, to see a plain unskilful man, who never heard of Galen, and to whom Hippocrates was utterly unknown, without the help of medicines do Cures beyond the power of Physick, to cure Palsies, Fevers, Dropsies, Gouts, by the bare virtue of a Word; to make blind men see,
and who traveled through the World, yet never went from home; lastly, to see a plain unskilful man, who never herd of Galen, and to whom Hippocrates was utterly unknown, without the help of medicines do Cures beyond the power of Physic, to cure Palsies, Fevers, Dropsies, Gouts, by the bore virtue of a Word; to make blind men see,
and lame men walk, by virtue of a Touch; nay, to make their shadows do the business of Physicians, and to cure all Diseases by their bare shadows passing by:
and lame men walk, by virtue of a Touch; nay, to make their shadows do the business of Physicians, and to cure all Diseases by their bore shadows passing by:
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Now, whether all these gifts, or any one of these, were the NONLATINALPHABET or gift here given to this Bishop, because this Text is silent, I cannot well determine.
Now, whither all these Gifts, or any one of these, were the or gift Here given to this Bishop, Because this Text is silent, I cannot well determine.
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Grotius thinks it was the gift of Tongues; and perhaps his reason was, because being an Evangelist and Co-adjutor to St. Paul, whose task and business 'twas to preach the Gospel to all Nations, this could not well be done without the Language of all Nations.
Grotius thinks it was the gift of Tongues; and perhaps his reason was, Because being an Evangelist and Coadjutor to Saint Paul, whose task and business 'twas to preach the Gospel to all nations, this could not well be done without the Language of all nations.
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Others think it was the gift of Wisdom, by which without the help of Books he was inspired with Knowledge. But then why did St. Paul, in the Verse next before this Text, bid him improve himself by study,
Others think it was the gift of Wisdom, by which without the help of Books he was inspired with Knowledge. But then why did Saint Paul, in the Verse next before this Text, bid him improve himself by study,
and addict himself to reading and exhortation till he came? Where by Reading sure is meant the Theory of Knowledge, by Exhortation the exercise and reduction of it into practice.
and addict himself to reading and exhortation till he Come? Where by Reading sure is meant the Theory of Knowledge, by Exhortation the exercise and reduction of it into practice.
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and to have the Question askt, Why, if he had the gift of Healing, did he not heal himself? unless this may be an Answer, That being but a Novice, or young man, endued with the gifts and parts of old, God would not give him leave to cure this weaknesse in himself,
and to have the Question asked, Why, if he had the gift of Healing, did he not heal himself? unless this may be an Answer, That being but a Novice, or young man, endued with the Gifts and parts of old, God would not give him leave to cure this weakness in himself,
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lest he should be exalted above the measure of a man, A thorn in the flesh, called the Messenger of Satan, was sent to buffet him, and to humble him again:
lest he should be exalted above the measure of a man, A thorn in the Flesh, called the Messenger of Satan, was sent to buffet him, and to humble him again:
Where some too injuriously, and too unchastely too, by that thorn in the flesh conceive some concupiscence or lust; but he himself calls it an infirmity or weaknesse, for which his gift of Healing could not contrive a cure; as you may gather from the 8,
Where Some too injuriously, and too unchastely too, by that thorn in the Flesh conceive Some concupiscence or lust; but he himself calls it an infirmity or weakness, for which his gift of Healing could not contrive a cure; as you may gather from the 8,
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if those ancient Fathers and great Lights of the Church, who living near the Spring-head did see the stream run clear, wrote not by a false light, which deceived themselves and others;
if those ancient Father's and great Lights of the Church, who living near the Spring-head did see the stream run clear, wrote not by a false Light, which deceived themselves and Others;
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Nay, the 2. Canon of the Nicene Council, the 18. Canon of the Council of Ancyra, the 101. Canon of the Council called in Africk, do speak as if those Fathers did either make those Canons, or did inspire the pen of the Scribe or Register who wrote them.
Nay, the 2. Canon of the Nicene Council, the 18. Canon of the Council of Ancyra, the 101. Canon of the Council called in Africa, do speak as if those Father's did either make those Canonas, or did inspire the pen of the Scribe or Register who wrote them.
And truly, if I may joyn Historians to those Councils and those Fathers, Eusebius in his 6. Book and 8. Chapter, Socrates in his 7. Book and 41. Chapter, do make the word NONLATINALPHABET, the last word in this Text, bear the same sense and meaning with NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies not a Presbytery of Elders, but the very Office of an Elder, ordained and made a Bishop.
And truly, if I may join Historians to those Councils and those Father's, Eusebius in his 6. Book and 8. Chapter, Socrates in his 7. Book and 41. Chapter, do make the word, the last word in this Text, bear the same sense and meaning with, which signifies not a Presbytery of Elders, but the very Office of an Elder, ordained and made a Bishop.
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Where it would not be hard to prove to you by the best primitive Records, That the word Eldership, where ere 'tis used in the Writings of the New Testament, signifies the dignity and office of a Bishop.
Where it would not be hard to prove to you by the best primitive Records, That the word Eldership, where ere it's used in the Writings of the New Testament, signifies the dignity and office of a Bishop.
Nay, if you will hear me quote a more authentick Author then all these, not for his integrity, (for he was no friend to Bishops ) nor yet for his parts, (for St. Jerome sure had greater) but for his authority, which ought not to be question'd,
Nay, if you will hear me quote a more authentic Author then all these, not for his integrity, (for he was no friend to Bishops) nor yet for his parts, (for Saint Jerome sure had greater) but for his Authority, which ought not to be questioned,
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who in the 4. Book of his Institutions, and the 3. Chapter, hath translated this Greek Text into this modern Latine, Fac ut gratia quam per manuum impositionem accepisti, cum te Presbyterum crearem, non sit irrita.
who in the 4. Book of his Institutions, and the 3. Chapter, hath translated this Greek Text into this modern Latin, Fac ut Gratia quam per manuum impositionem accepisti, cum te Presbyterum crearem, non sit Irrita.
Where though he do mistake the word NONLATINALPHABET for NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies a grace or favour, as the other doth a gift; yet he did not erre when he made both words agree in this, that in this place they signifie an Office given by the Church.
Where though he do mistake the word for, which signifies a grace or favour, as the other does a gift; yet he did not err when he made both words agree in this, that in this place they signify an Office given by the Church.
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But what need I quote Authorities either ancient or more modern, when I have a clear demonstration of Gods Spirit, that by the gift here in this place is meant an Office given? For doth not St. Paul remove all Clouds,
But what need I quote Authorities either ancient or more modern, when I have a clear demonstration of God's Spirit, that by the gift Here in this place is meant an Office given? For does not Saint Paul remove all Clouds,
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and lend a Sunbeam to this Text, in the 4. Chapter of the Ephesians, from the 8. to the 12. Verse? Doth he not there strike one of the chief strings in Davids harp, and say, That Christ ascended up on high, that he led captivity captive,
and lend a Sunbeam to this Text, in the 4. Chapter of the Ephesians, from the 8. to the 12. Verse? Does he not there strike one of the chief strings in Davids harp, and say, That christ ascended up on high, that he led captivity captive,
they were the several Offices and Orders in his Church: He gave some Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pastors, and some Teachers; as you may read in that place.
they were the several Offices and Order in his Church: He gave Some Apostles, Some prophets, Some Evangelists, Some Pastors, and Some Teachers; as you may read in that place.
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Onely by the way I cannot but observe, That in the bestowing of those gifts, those Church - Offices and Functions, as none were to partake them without commission from the Church; so lest the Church should erre in the admission of the persons, they still brought their Letters Testimonial from Gods Spirit. He first by some Prophet designed and named them to their Office, before the Church drew up their Patent, by the Imposition of their Hands. Which is the Conge D'Eslire, or third part of this Text,
Only by the Way I cannot but observe, That in the bestowing of those Gifts, those Church - Offices and Functions, as none were to partake them without commission from the Church; so lest the Church should err in the admission of the Persons, they still brought their Letters Testimonial from God's Spirit. He First by Some Prophet designed and nam them to their Office, before the Church drew up their Patent, by the Imposition of their Hands. Which is the Congé D'Eslire, or third part of this Text,
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What Prophet 'twas, or whether one or many, by whom the holy Ghost design'd this Bishop to his Office, is wrapt up in a Cloud which affords no light to see by.
What Prophet 'twas, or whither one or many, by whom the holy Ghost designed this Bishop to his Office, is wrapped up in a Cloud which affords no Light to see by.
But sure 'twas none of the old Prophets, who though they were called Seers, yet this person stood too distant to fall within their view. And because the name of the new Prophet is not set down in particular, the most we can do is to seek for him by conjecture.
But sure 'twas none of the old prophets, who though they were called Seers, yet this person stood too distant to fallen within their view. And Because the name of the new Prophet is not Set down in particular, the most we can do is to seek for him by conjecture.
In the 21. Chapter of the Acts, at the 8, 9. Verses, 'tis said, that St. Paul in his Travels with this Disciple in his Train, came to Caesarea, where dwelt Philip the Evangelist; Into whose house they entered, and abode there many dayes:
In the 21. Chapter of the Acts, At the 8, 9. Verses, it's said, that Saint Paul in his Travels with this Disciple in his Train, Come to Caesarea, where dwelled Philip the Evangelist; Into whose house they entered, and Abided there many days:
Again, 'tis said at the 10, 11. Verses of that Chapter, that Whilest they staid there, a certain Prophet named Agabus came down from Judaea, who prophesied against Pauls going to Jerusalem.
Again, it's said At the 10, 11. Verses of that Chapter, that Whilst they stayed there, a certain Prophet nam Agabus Come down from Judaea, who prophesied against Paul's going to Jerusalem.
Now the circumstances of Persons, Time and Place thus laid together, have made it probable to some, that some one of these She-prophetesses, conversing daily with him,
Now the Circumstances of Persons, Time and Place thus laid together, have made it probable to Some, that Some one of these She-prophetesses, conversing daily with him,
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or that Agabus, who forewarned St. Paul of his imprisonment and bonds, were opportunely moved by Gods Spirit in that place, to nominate this Timothy to his Bishoprick and Charge, of which St. Paul no longer could be an Over-seer.
or that Agabus, who forewarned Saint Paul of his imprisonment and bonds, were opportunely moved by God's Spirit in that place, to nominate this Timothy to his Bishopric and Charge, of which Saint Paul no longer could be an Overseer.
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And great reason there was why the Prophets should have a hand in all such sacred Nominations; who standing next to the Apostles in the Bill and Catalogue of Honour, (for there were first Apostles, then Prophets, then Evangelists, then Pastors ) As an Evangelist was a NONLATINALPHABET, a Fellow-labourer or Assistant to a travelling Apostle in the dispersion of the Gospel; so when he was to fix and settle in some one certain place, and from an itinerant Preacher or Evangelist was to pass into a Bishop, for order sake some Prophet, who stood next in rank above him, was to recommend him to the Consecration of the Church, to point him out his Diocese where he was to reside, with the full power of an Apostle fixt and seated to his charge. So that the business of those Prophets was partly to foretell the contingent future accidents which were to happen in the Church, partly to provide fit Guides and Rulers for it.
And great reason there was why the prophets should have a hand in all such sacred Nominations; who standing next to the Apostles in the Bill and Catalogue of Honour, (for there were First Apostles, then prophets, then Evangelists, then Pastors) As an Evangelist was a, a Fellow-laborer or Assistant to a traveling Apostle in the dispersion of the Gospel; so when he was to fix and settle in Some one certain place, and from an itinerant Preacher or Evangelist was to pass into a Bishop, for order sake Some Prophet, who stood next in rank above him, was to recommend him to the Consecration of the Church, to point him out his Diocese where he was to reside, with the full power of an Apostle fixed and seated to his charge. So that the business of those prophets was partly to foretell the contingent future accidents which were to happen in the Church, partly to provide fit Guides and Rulers for it.
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But whoe're the Prophet was (for 'tis but Curiosity to search) the same holy Spirit which did consecrate our Saviour to be the Head of the Church, and to publish his own Gospel, in the 4. Chapter of St. Luke at the 18. Verse, where he sayes,
But whoever the Prophet was (for it's but Curiosity to search) the same holy Spirit which did consecrate our Saviour to be the Head of the Church, and to publish his own Gospel, in the 4. Chapter of Saint Lycia At the 18. Verse, where he Says,
For here if I may draw waters from the same Fountains and Spring-heads from whence others have poured forth their Discourses on this subject, In the first Age of the Church, when 'twas but yet a tender plant, the first businesse of the Apostles was in their Travels through the World, to convert it from Idolatrie, and to gain Proselytes to Christ. When the number of Believers was every where increast,
For Here if I may draw waters from the same Fountains and Spring-heads from whence Others have poured forth their Discourses on this Subject, In the First Age of the Church, when 'twas but yet a tender plant, the First business of the Apostles was in their Travels through the World, to convert it from Idolatry, and to gain Proselytes to christ. When the number of Believers was every where increased,
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and the name of Christian, which at first began at Antioch, was every where disperst as far as Words were Names of persons; the next business of the Apostles (whose commission like the Sun 's was never to stand still or settle in one place,
and the name of Christian, which At First began At Antioch, was every where dispersed as Far as Words were Names of Persons; the next business of the Apostles (whose commission like the Sun is was never to stand still or settle in one place,
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but still to move like him from one Countrey to another) was to mould their new Believers into well-form'd and govern'd Churches, especially in great Cities, such as Ephesus and Corinth; and to appoint them Over-seers, who should both teach and rule the Flock: lest being left like Sheep without a Shepherd to o'relook them, they either should be swallowed up by their own Heresies and Schisms, or should break out of the Fold, and relapse back again to Heathens.
but still to move like him from one Country to Another) was to mould their new Believers into well-formed and governed Churches, especially in great Cities, such as Ephesus and Corinth; and to appoint them Overseers, who should both teach and Rule the Flock: lest being left like Sheep without a Shepherd to o'relook them, they either should be swallowed up by their own Heresies and Schisms, or should break out of the Fold, and relapse back again to heathens.
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These Overseers, or, as the Scripture calls them, NONLATINALPHABET, These Bishops of the Flock, they were compelled to chuse out of their new Converts and Disciples; who in that infancy of time, that famine of great Parts, were generally men whose Faith was far greater then their Knowledge; men not bred in Schools, unskilled in Tongues and Arts, especially the Art NONLATINALPHABET, the Art of Ruling well.
These Overseers, or, as the Scripture calls them,, These Bishops of the Flock, they were compelled to choose out of their new Converts and Disciples; who in that infancy of time, that famine of great Parts, were generally men whose Faith was Far greater then their Knowledge; men not bred in Schools, unskilled in Tongues and Arts, especially the Art, the Art of Ruling well.
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Indeed they were such men as St. Paul describes in that mean and humble Map which he drew of those Times, in the first Chapter of his first Epistle to the Corinthians, at the 26. and 27. Verses, where he sayes, Ye see your calling, Brethren,
Indeed they were such men as Saint Paul describes in that mean and humble Map which he drew of those Times, in the First Chapter of his First Epistle to the Corinthians, At the 26. and 27. Verses, where he Says, You see your calling, Brothers,
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To supply this great Defect, the holy Ghost was fain to assist the very Apostles in the making of their choices, and to furnish men with gifts and parts which might fit them for Elections. Nay, the persons generally were so ungifted, raw, unlearned, in all kinds so unfit to rule or govern in the Church, that he was fain to qualifie them in a way of new creation, to make Things which were not bring to nought the things that were;
To supply this great Defect, the holy Ghost was fain to assist the very Apostles in the making of their choices, and to furnish men with Gifts and parts which might fit them for Elections. Nay, the Persons generally were so ungifted, raw, unlearned, in all Kinds so unfit to Rule or govern in the Church, that he was fain to qualify them in a Way of new creation, to make Things which were not bring to nought the things that were;
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to give form to shapelesse matter, to change their Ignorance to Knowledge, to make unwise men wise, and to raise their Wisdom out of nothing; to call Light out of Darknesse, and then divide it into Stars; to make those learned Shepherds who were but lately Sheep, able to defend their Flocks from the most fierce and learned Wolves: In short, to call a Church out of a Chaos, and give a beauty to confusion; to dispose the several parts into well-tuned Orbes and Spheres; to place great Lights in this new Firmament, which were to rule the Day, and lesser Lights to drive and chace away the Night; was a Work which required the Illumination of Gods Spirit, to hold a Torch to those who had else stood in the dark.
to give from to shapeless matter, to change their Ignorance to Knowledge, to make unwise men wise, and to raise their Wisdom out of nothing; to call Light out of Darkness, and then divide it into Stars; to make those learned Shepherd's who were but lately Sheep, able to defend their Flocks from the most fierce and learned Wolves: In short, to call a Church out of a Chaos, and give a beauty to confusion; to dispose the several parts into well-tuned Orbs and Spheres; to place great Lights in this new Firmament, which were to Rule the Day, and lesser Lights to drive and chase away the Night; was a Work which required the Illumination of God's Spirit, to hold a Torch to those who had Else stood in the dark.
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For St. Chrysostom in his Comment upon this very Text sayes, that in this childhood, this nonage of the Church, NONLATINALPHABET, That nothing was done as Mans Wisdome did direct;
For Saint Chrysostom in his Comment upon this very Text Says, that in this childhood, this nonage of the Church,, That nothing was done as men Wisdom did Direct;
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but to reveal things present too, especially in the choice of fit Rulers in the Church. Clemens Romanus speaking of those Rulers sayes, That the first Bishops which were made were made by the Apostles, NONLATINALPHABET, having tryed them by the Spirit.
but to reveal things present too, especially in the choice of fit Rulers in the Church. Clemens Romanus speaking of those Rulers Says, That the First Bishops which were made were made by the Apostles,, having tried them by the Spirit.
Oecumenius also speaks as if the other held his pen, and sayes almost in the same form of words, NONLATINALPHABET, The first Bishops were made Bishops by the appointment of Gods Spirit.
Oecumenius also speaks as if the other held his pen, and Says almost in the same from of words,, The First Bishops were made Bishops by the appointment of God's Spirit.
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Thus St. Paul and Barnabas were of Preachers made Apostles, Act. 13. 2. thus Titus was made Metropolitane of Creet, Tit. 1. 5. and thus Timothy in this Text was made the first Ephesian Bishop, NONLATINALPHABET, by the Spirit of God designing of him by the Prophets.
Thus Saint Paul and Barnabas were of Preachers made Apostles, Act. 13. 2. thus Titus was made Metropolitan of Treat, Tit. 1. 5. and thus Timothy in this Text was made the First Ephesian Bishop,, by the Spirit of God designing of him by the prophets.
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Nay, Eusebius in the third Book of his Ecclesiastical History, taking Clemens of Alexandria for his Chronologer and Warrant, sayes, That this way of making Bishops, by the Appointment of Gods Spirit, was observed in the Church till the death of St. John, who after his return from his banishment to Ephesus, being intreated by the Church there to provide for succession, went through all the Regions near in a holy Visitation, NONLATINALPHABET,
Nay, Eusebius in the third Book of his Ecclesiastical History, taking Clemens of Alexandria for his Chronologer and Warrant, Says, That this Way of making Bishops, by the Appointment of God's Spirit, was observed in the Church till the death of Saint John, who After his return from his banishment to Ephesus, being entreated by the Church there to provide for succession, went through all the Regions near in a holy Visitation,,
So that they who have been curious to compute St. Johns return, which was in the Reign of Nerva, the 98. year of Christ, 30. years after St. Pauls martyrdom, do reckon, That from the day of Pentecost, in which the holy Ghost descended on the Apostles in cloven Tongues of fire, to the time of St. John 's death, which was in the 100. year of Christ, this way of making Bishops by the designation of Gods Spirit, continued in the Church 66. years complete.
So that they who have been curious to compute Saint Johns return, which was in the Reign of Nerva, the 98. year of christ, 30. Years After Saint Paul's martyrdom, do reckon, That from the day of Pentecost, in which the holy Ghost descended on the Apostles in cloven Tongues of fire, to the time of Saint John is death, which was in the 100. year of christ, this Way of making Bishops by the designation of God's Spirit, continued in the Church 66. Years complete.
At which time the Church having taken general root, and from a grain of Mustard-seed being become a spacious Tree, able to diffuse it self without Miracles and Wonders, those gifts of Gods Spirit which had brought it to this Growth,
At which time the Church having taken general root, and from a grain of Mustard seed being become a spacious Tree, able to diffuse it self without Miracles and Wonders, those Gifts of God's Spirit which had brought it to this Growth,
and had every where furnisht it with Rulers sent from Heaven, like the Manna in the Scripture, ceast to fall on those who had now the Promised Land given to them in possession.
and had every where furnished it with Rulers sent from Heaven, like the Manna in the Scripture, ceased to fallen on those who had now the Promised Land given to them in possession.
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He onely did direct and name and recommend them; 'twas left to the Church to admit them to their Cures: he but designed the Persons, the Church gave them Ordination, by the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
He only did Direct and name and recommend them; 'twas left to the Church to admit them to their Cures: he but designed the Persons, the Church gave them Ordination, by the laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery.
'Tis observed, that the Spirit of God, who in the Jewish Church spoke by the several sparklings of those precious stones or Jewels, which shined in the Brest-plate of Aaron the Highpriest, where a Diamond and Amethyst gave Oracles and Answers, and an Agate might be reckoned into the number of the Prophets, removed those precious stones into the twelve Apostles,
It's observed, that the Spirit of God, who in the Jewish Church spoke by the several sparklings of those precious stones or Jewels, which shined in the Breastplate of Aaron the High priest, where a Diamond and Amethyst gave Oracles and Answers, and an Agate might be reckoned into the number of the prophets, removed those precious stones into the twelve Apostles,
and made them twelve Foundation - stones in the new Building of Christs Church; as you may read in the 21. Chapter of the Revelation, at the 18, 19. Verses.
and made them twelve Foundation - stones in the new Building of Christ Church; as you may read in the 21. Chapter of the Revelation, At the 18, 19. Verses.
Certainly, whatever in that Church conduced to Piety and Order, whatever might be made a patterne for religious Imitation, the Christian Church transcribed as holy Platformes of their building. The Waters of Baptism, the Bread and Wine in the other Sacrament, the Distinction of their Hierarchie into Higher Priests and Lower, and the Ordination of those Priests by the laying on of Hands, were borrowed and translated from the old Temple to the new.
Certainly, whatever in that Church conduced to Piety and Order, whatever might be made a pattern for religious Imitation, the Christian Church transcribed as holy Platforms of their building. The Waters of Baptism, the Bred and Wine in the other Sacrament, the Distinction of their Hierarchy into Higher Priests and Lower, and the Ordination of those Priests by the laying on of Hands, were borrowed and translated from the old Temple to the new.
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In the pursuit and handling of which last, namely, the laying on of Hands, (which is the proper Theme and Subject of this Text) two things I will observe to you:
In the pursuit and handling of which last, namely, the laying on of Hands, (which is the proper Theme and Subject of this Text) two things I will observe to you:
First, as for the several Ends and Uses of this Ceremony, in the times of the Old Testament 'twas sometimes made use of in a way or forme of Blessing. Thus Jacob laid his hands upon the two sonnes of Joseph, and blest them on his Death-bed;
First, as for the several Ends and Uses of this Ceremony, in the times of the Old Testament 'twas sometime made use of in a Way or Form of Blessing. Thus Jacob laid his hands upon the two Sons of Joseph, and blessed them on his Deathbed;
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Nay, in this way of blessing, if we may believe Lipsius in his Book De Cruce, or several sorts of Crosses, the same holy Spirit who revealed the Shiloh to him, the promised Messias, Christ, who suffered on the Crosse, did direct and guide his Hands to do something like a Christian: for in laying his right hand on the younger Son,
Nay, in this Way of blessing, if we may believe Lipsius in his Book De Cruce, or several sorts of Crosses, the same holy Spirit who revealed the Shiloh to him, the promised Messias, christ, who suffered on the Cross, did Direct and guide his Hands to do something like a Christian: for in laying his right hand on the younger Son,
Next, this laying on of hands was sometimes made use of in the making and creation of a great Minister of State. Thus Moses did chuse Josuah to succeed him in his Power, in the 27. Chapter of Numbers, at the last Verse.
Next, this laying on of hands was sometime made use of in the making and creation of a great Minister of State. Thus Moses did choose Joshua to succeed him in his Power, in the 27. Chapter of Numbers, At the last Verse.
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And thus Senators were admitted into the great Sanedrim or Council, NONLATINALPHABET, by the laying on of the hands of some of the elder Senators; as the Thalmudists report.
And thus Senators were admitted into the great Sanhedrin or Council,, by the laying on of the hands of Some of the elder Senators; as the Talmudists report.
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Our Saviour Christ laid his hands upon the little children brought unto him, and blest them, sayes the Text, of which this was the mark and signe; in the 10. Chapter of St. Mark, at the 16. Verse.
Our Saviour christ laid his hands upon the little children brought unto him, and blessed them, Says the Text, of which this was the mark and Signen; in the 10. Chapter of Saint Mark, At the 16. Verse.
Why by such a Forme, such a Ceremony as this? Why not by a Licence drawne up in Writing from the Church? Nay, sayes the Independent Preacher, by a Licence from the State? I must confesse the Question is not so hardly answered as his, who askt what God did before he made the World, what kind of Fruit 'twas by which our first Parents fell, where they had the Needle which stitch'd their Leaves together,
Why by such a Form, such a Ceremony as this? Why not by a Licence drawn up in Writing from the Church? Nay, Says the Independent Preacher, by a Licence from the State? I must confess the Question is not so hardly answered as his, who asked what God did before he made the World, what kind of Fruit 'twas by which our First Parents fell, where they had the Needle which stitched their Leaves together,
but made Order to distinguish his Creation from a Chaos, without which his six dayes Works had still lain in a confusion, proceeded by a Reason, nay, a multitude of Reasons, in this way of giving Order to his Church.
but made Order to distinguish his Creation from a Chaos, without which his six days Works had still lain in a confusion, proceeded by a Reason, nay, a multitude of Reasons, in this Way of giving Order to his Church.
as he did to the Apostles, in Miracles nad Wonders? Had he gone no further, he must have still wrought Wonders, to perswade the doubting World that they were Rulers sent by him.
as he did to the Apostles, in Miracles nad Wonders? Had he gone no further, he must have still wrought Wonders, to persuade the doubting World that they were Rulers sent by him.
And so when such Miracles, such Signes and Wonders ceast, the Church for want of Miracles must have wanted Rulers, and then for want of Rulers must have ceast to be a Church. The Gifts of the Holy Ghost, which I mentioned to you before,
And so when such Miracles, such Signs and Wonders ceased, the Church for want of Miracles must have wanted Rulers, and then for want of Rulers must have ceased to be a Church. The Gifts of the Holy Ghost, which I mentioned to you before,
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though they made men fit, and prepared them to be Rulers; yet being invisible, secret, and unseen, without some outward mark to make them own'd and knowne, to those who knew them not would but have past for private Spirit, not able to gain publick faith to the persons thus commission'd.
though they made men fit, and prepared them to be Rulers; yet being invisible, secret, and unseen, without Some outward mark to make them owned and known, to those who knew them not would but have passed for private Spirit, not able to gain public faith to the Persons thus commissioned.
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Some outward Mark was needful then to let the People know who the Persons were whom God designed to be their Guides. As to let the Jews know that Christ was to be their Head, the Holy Ghost descended on him in the figure of a Dove; and to let all Nations know who were to be their Teachers, in the sight of all Nations then assembled at Jerusalem, the Holy Ghost fell on the Apostles in cloven Tongues of fire: So to let after-Ages know who were to be their Leaders, the same Holy Ghost appointed the laying on of Hands, as the way and forme of issuing forth his commissions by the Church. And the Reasons of this Ceremony were yet more clearly these.
some outward Mark was needful then to let the People know who the Persons were whom God designed to be their Guides. As to let the jews know that christ was to be their Head, the Holy Ghost descended on him in the figure of a Dove; and to let all nations know who were to be their Teachers, in the sighed of all nations then assembled At Jerusalem, the Holy Ghost fell on the Apostles in cloven Tongues of fire: So to let Afterages know who were to be their Leaders, the same Holy Ghost appointed the laying on of Hands, as the Way and Form of issuing forth his commissions by the Church. And the Reasons of this Ceremony were yet more clearly these.
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If it be a thing immoveable, as Lands, Tenements or Houses, by treading on the Soyle they take Possession by their Feet; if it be a moveable, as Goods, Money, Ware or Servant, to gaine to themselves a property, they take possession by their Hands. So when God called a Man to be his Minister or Servant, as to preach, or beare some publick Office in his Church, by the Hands of his Church he took possession of him,
If it be a thing immoveable, as Lands, Tenements or Houses, by treading on the Soil they take Possession by their Feet; if it be a movable, as Goods, Money, Ware or Servant, to gain to themselves a property, they take possession by their Hands. So when God called a Man to be his Minister or Servant, as to preach, or bear Some public Office in his Church, by the Hands of his Church he took possession of him,
The Case stood with men ordained as it did with other things made holy. As for Example, In the Old Testament, a Beast in the herd was but a common creature of the Field, indifferent for the Shambles or to be made a Sacrifice: But being fetcht from thence and brought into the Temple, when the Priests which waited there had laid their hands upon him, he was no more one of the herd, but an Oblation for the Altar; and of a Beast became the Expiation of a Sinne.
The Case stood with men ordained as it did with other things made holy. As for Exampl, In the Old Testament, a Beast in the heard was but a Common creature of the Field, indifferent for the Shambles or to be made a Sacrifice: But being fetched from thence and brought into the Temple, when the Priests which waited there had laid their hands upon him, he was no more one of the heard, but an Oblation for the Altar; and of a Beast became the Expiation of a Sin.
The Waters running in the Streame, or drawne out of the Well, are but a common Element, no holier then the Streame: But being poured into the Font, and there applied to Baptisme, that which was common Water puts on the nature of a Sacrament. And I might say as much of the Lords Supper too;
The Waters running in the Stream, or drawn out of the Well, Are but a Common Element, no Holier then the Stream: But being poured into the Font, and there applied to Baptism, that which was Common Water puts on the nature of a Sacrament. And I might say as much of the lords Supper too;
But being made into a Loafe, and set upon the holy Table, and there being touched and hallowed by the Priest, that which was a Loafe becomes the body of our Saviour. In short,
But being made into a Loaf, and Set upon the holy Table, and there being touched and hallowed by the Priest, that which was a Loaf becomes the body of our Saviour. In short,
as Holinesse, in the best and strictest Definition of it, is nothing but the separation or apartment of a thing from a common use to a religious and divine, (as the Sabbath was called holy, because a common part of Time was divided from the rest,
as Holiness, in the best and Strictest Definition of it, is nothing but the separation or apartment of a thing from a Common use to a religious and divine, (as the Sabbath was called holy, Because a Common part of Time was divided from the rest,
and allotted to Gods service:) so a man thus ordained by the laying on of hands, became a person separated from the common heap of Men, a person hallowed for a Work whose Institution was divine.
and allotted to God's service:) so a man thus ordained by the laying on of hands, became a person separated from the Common heap of Men, a person hallowed for a Work whose Institution was divine.
Where the Question is not put as if it were physically impossible for men to preach to others without Authority or Licence from the Church. In our late licencious Times, where Men inspired themselves, the Cobler, Weaver, Tinker,
Where the Question is not put as if it were physically impossible for men to preach to Others without authority or Licence from the Church. In our late licentious Times, where Men inspired themselves, the Cobbler, Weaver, Tinker,
if Men have not power to preach without this Authorizing Forme, I am not Erastian enough to believe that they may assume the power and usage of the Keyes, Excommunicate, Ordaine, Confirme, Deliver up to Satan,
if Men have not power to preach without this Authorizing Form, I am not Erastian enough to believe that they may assume the power and usage of the Keys, Excommunicate, Ordain, Confirm, Deliver up to Satan,
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If we may believe Irenaeus, Eusebius and Tertullian, the Apostles singly did it by their laying on of hands. Thus Polycarp at Smyrna was made a Bishop by Saint John, thus Euodius at Antioch was made a Bishop by Saint Peter, and thus by the same hands were Linus, Cletus, Clemens Romanus made at Rome. Nay, in the first Chapter of the second Epistle to Timothy ▪ at the sixth Verse, 'tis said, That by Saint Paul 's hands alone this Bishop was ordained; Stir up the Gift of God which is in thee, sayes the Apostle in that place, which was given thee by the putting on of my hands.
If we may believe Irnaeus, Eusebius and Tertullian, the Apostles singly did it by their laying on of hands. Thus Polycarp At Smyrna was made a Bishop by Saint John, thus Euodius At Antioch was made a Bishop by Saint Peter, and thus by the same hands were Linus, Cletus, Clemens Romanus made At Room. Nay, in the First Chapter of the second Epistle to Timothy ▪ At the sixth Verse, it's said, That by Saint Paul is hands alone this Bishop was ordained; Stir up the Gift of God which is in thee, Says the Apostle in that place, which was given thee by the putting on of my hands.
Why is there mention made then in this Text of a Presbytery? What means this Presbytery, with their laying on of hands? Do you not wonder, holy Fathers, that the same Master Calvin, who took this Word Presbytery for the Office of an Elder, should from the same Word set up his NONLATINALPHABET, his compounded mixt Presbytery of Spiritual and Lay-Elders? A thing of which Aërius the Heretick never dreamt,
Why is there mention made then in this Text of a Presbytery? What means this Presbytery, with their laying on of hands? Do you not wonder, holy Father's, that the same Master calvin, who took this Word Presbytery for the Office of an Elder, should from the same Word Set up his, his compounded mixed Presbytery of Spiritual and Lay elders? A thing of which Aërius the Heretic never dreamed,
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Certainly, those famous Lights and Fathers of the Church, Saint Chrysostome, Theodoret, Theophylact, and others, were so far from allowing of Lay-Elders in this Work, that they would not allow a Presbyter to lay hands upon a Bishop; NONLATINALPHABET Inferiour Priests assisted not at this higher Consecration.
Certainly, those famous Lights and Father's of the Church, Saint Chrysostom, Theodoret, Theophylact, and Others, were so Far from allowing of Lay elders in this Work, that they would not allow a Presbyter to lay hands upon a Bishop; Inferior Priests assisted not At this higher Consecration.
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Which cleares the seeming contradiction between this Text, which sayes, That Timothy was ordained by the hands of the Presbytery; and that other Text 2 Tim. 6. which sayes, That Saint Paul ordained him by his laying on of hands: Both Texts joyned together are thus fairly reconciled;
Which clears the seeming contradiction between this Text, which Says, That Timothy was ordained by the hands of the Presbytery; and that other Text 2 Tim. 6. which Says, That Saint Paul ordained him by his laying on of hands: Both Texts joined together Are thus fairly reconciled;
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And now, holy Fathers, if you will heare me draw your Pedigree from the Spring-head downe the Streame, your Order and the Christian Church, with its Religion too, had the same divine Original, and derives it self from Heaven; God sent his Sonne, his Sonne sent Apostles, the Apostles made Bishops, and those Bishops made their Successors: And all this by one and the same authentick Patent, As my Father sent me,
And now, holy Father's, if you will hear me draw your Pedigree from the Spring-head down the Stream, your Order and the Christian Church, with its Religion too, had the same divine Original, and derives it self from Heaven; God sent his Son, his Son sent Apostles, the Apostles made Bishops, and those Bishops made their Successors: And all this by one and the same authentic Patent, As my Father sent me,
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even all the Powers of Hell, which have strived to shake it by their violence and stormes. An Order which hath filled our Calendars with Saints, our Histories, with Fathers, Holy Confessours and Martyrs.
even all the Powers of Hell, which have strived to shake it by their violence and storms. an Order which hath filled our Calendars with Saints, our Histories, with Father's, Holy Confessors and Martyrs.
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for, Lo, I am with you to the end of the World, sayes our Saviour Christ the Founder of your Order, in the 28. Chapter of Saint Matthew, at the last Verse.
for, Lo, I am with you to the end of the World, Says our Saviour christ the Founder of your Order, in the 28. Chapter of Saint Matthew, At the last Verse.
Lastly, an Order in our English Church recovered out of Ruines, made glorious after Shipwreck, victorious over the Rage and Sacrilege of those who raised a Storme in hope to enrich themselves with Spoyles. In short,
Lastly, an Order in our English Church recovered out of Ruins, made glorious After Shipwreck, victorious over the Rage and Sacrilege of those who raised a Storm in hope to enrich themselves with Spoils. In short,
But this being a piece of holy Counsel, much fitter for Saint Paul to preach out of this Pulpit to Men so like himself, then for me so much inferiour in Gifts and Station to you:
But this being a piece of holy Counsel, much fitter for Saint Paul to preach out of this Pulpit to Men so like himself, then for me so much inferior in Gifts and Station to you:
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For me to teach a Bishop how to over-look his Charge, to prescribe him Rules of Government, or to hold a Candle to him in his laying on of hands, or Work of Ordination; for me to instruct him how to admit fit Pastors to their Cures, fit Shepherds to their Flocks; where to let loose his holy Thunders, and to call them back againe;
For me to teach a Bishop how to overlook his Charge, to prescribe him Rules of Government, or to hold a Candle to him in his laying on of hands, or Work of Ordination; for me to instruct him how to admit fit Pastors to their Cures, fit Shepherd's to their Flocks; where to let lose his holy Thunders, and to call them back again;
and how to demeane himself with all Piety at home, would be an undertaking like the foolish Orator's in Tully, who in a Speech to Hannibal taught him the Art of War;
and how to demean himself with all Piety At home, would be an undertaking like the foolish Orator's in Tully, who in a Speech to Hannibal taught him the Art of War;
Having therefore, Reverend Fathers, profest my Submission and Obedience to those Rules and Orders which you shall prescribe to me, but my very great unfitnesse to preach Lawes and Rules to you;
Having Therefore, Reverend Father's, professed my Submission and obedience to those Rules and Order which you shall prescribe to me, but my very great unfitness to preach Laws and Rules to you;
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