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Two Sticks made One. EZEK. XXXVII. 19.
Two Sticks made One. EZEKIEL. XXXVII. 19.
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Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God, Behold I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the Tribes of Israel his fellows,
Say unto them, Thus Says the Lord God, Behold I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the Tribes of Israel his Fellows,
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and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick,
and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick,
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and they shall be one in mine hand. WHat our Lord Christ said in Luk. 4.21.
and they shall be one in mine hand. WHat our Lord christ said in Luk. 4.21.
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upon his reading that of the Prophet Isaiah, The spirit of the Lord is upon me,
upon his reading that of the Prophet Isaiah, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
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because he hath anointed me to preach good tydings to the meek, &c. This day, says he, this Scripture is fulfilled in your ears. Because he hath anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek, etc. This day, Says he, this Scripture is fulfilled in your ears.
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The same I may say of this Scripture now read to you, God hath in a great measure this day fulfilled it among you.
The same I may say of this Scripture now read to you, God hath in a great measure this day fulfilled it among you.
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A Scripture which seems exactly fitted to this Days Design, which is partly for humbling in regard of former Divisions;
A Scripture which seems exactly fitted to this Days Design, which is partly for humbling in regard of former Divisions;
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and partly for rejoycing with respect to the present Union.
and partly for rejoicing with respect to the present union.
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Accordingly you have in the Text two Sticks, The stick in the hand of Ephraim, and the stick of Judah: that is, Ephraim against Judah, and Judah against Ephraim. This is matter of mourning.
Accordingly you have in the Text two Sticks, The stick in the hand of Ephraim, and the stick of Judah: that is, Ephraim against Judah, and Judah against Ephraim. This is matter of mourning.
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But then you have these two sticks made one in the hand of the Lord, and that is cause of rejoycing.
But then you have these two sticks made one in the hand of the Lord, and that is cause of rejoicing.
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As in the Body Natural, Health is the Salt of all Mercies, so in Bodies Politick,
As in the Body Natural, Health is the Salt of all mercies, so in Bodies Politic,
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and Ecclesiastical, the Salt of all Mercies is Peace and Union, without which no good can be long preserved, or comfortably enjoyed.
and Ecclesiastical, the Salt of all mercies is Peace and union, without which no good can be long preserved, or comfortably enjoyed.
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And therefore our Lord hath put them together, Mark 9. ult. Have salt in your selves, and have peace one with another.
And Therefore our Lord hath put them together, Mark 9. ult. Have salt in your selves, and have peace one with Another.
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The desirableness of Peace and Union cannot be better set out, then by reflecting upon the direful Mischiefs of Discord and Division.
The desirableness of Peace and union cannot be better Set out, then by reflecting upon the direful Mischiefs of Discord and Division.
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One says, Numerus binarius est infamis, quia primo ausus est ab unitate discedere. It is an accursed number, as first departing from Unity.
One Says, Numerus binarius est infamis, quia primo ausus est ab unitate discedere. It is an accursed number, as First departing from Unity.
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I am sure the departing from that Unity which we are called of God to keep, viz. The unity of the spirit, in the bond of peace, is a very cursed thing.
I am sure the departing from that Unity which we Are called of God to keep, viz. The unity of the Spirit, in the bound of peace, is a very cursed thing.
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Jerom calls Divisions, Amicorum dispendia, inimicorum compendia, divinae irae incendia. Jerome calls Divisions, Amicorum dispendia, Enemies compendia, Divinae irae incendia.
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So that we may say of them, what Austin says of Original Sin, Peccatum, causa peccati, poena peccati.
So that we may say of them, what Austin Says of Original since, Peccatum, causa peccati, poena peccati.
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They are not only sin, and the cause of sin, but the punishment of sin too,
They Are not only since, and the cause of since, but the punishment of since too,
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so that they are nothing but a heap of sin.
so that they Are nothing but a heap of since.
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Divisions in a Kingdom, in a City, in a Family are very sad, and have sad effects;
Divisions in a Kingdom, in a city, in a Family Are very sad, and have sad effects;
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Christ says, they can't stand where these are, ( Mat. 12.25.) but no Divisions so sad as they that happen among the People of God.
christ Says, they can't stand where these Are, (Mathew 12.25.) but no Divisions so sad as they that happen among the People of God.
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For the divisions of Reuben there were sad thoughts of heart, Judg. 5.15.For the divisions of Reuben there were sad thoughts of heart, Judges 5.15.
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When Brethren are divided, and the Fire is kindled in our own Bowels, rising from our selves, this is sad indeed.
When Brothers Are divided, and the Fire is kindled in our own Bowels, rising from our selves, this is sad indeed.
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As the Prophet says, Ezek. 19.14. Fire is gone out of a rod of her branches, which hath devoured her fruit,
As the Prophet Says, Ezekiel 19.14. Fire is gone out of a rod of her branches, which hath devoured her fruit,
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so that she hath no strong rod to be a scepter to rule, this is a lamentation,
so that she hath no strong rod to be a sceptre to Rule, this is a lamentation,
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and shall be for a lamentation. and shall be for a lamentation.
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And this was the very case of the People in the Text, a long and sad division had been among them from the time of Jeroboam, not only as they were a State,
And this was the very case of the People in the Text, a long and sad division had been among them from the time of Jeroboam, not only as they were a State,
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but as they were a Church too; Civil division brought in Ecclesiastical;
but as they were a Church too; Civil division brought in Ecclesiastical;
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they could not agree in one Government, nor in one way of Worship. Two Tribes cleave to the Worship of the Temple,
they could not agree in one Government, nor in one Way of Worship. Two Tribes cleave to the Worship of the Temple,
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but the rest of them must have their Calves at Dan and Bethel. So that they were not only divided as a State;
but the rest of them must have their Calves At Dan and Bethel. So that they were not only divided as a State;
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but which is more sad, they were divided as a Church of God. Now hear God promises to heal their Divisions, and to make them one;
but which is more sad, they were divided as a Church of God. Now hear God promises to heal their Divisions, and to make them one;
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they shall be one in my hand. they shall be one in my hand.
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In the whole Chapter you have two Prophecies, in which are contained two great Promises, excellently suited to two great Evils this People were now under, viz. Division, and Desolation.
In the Whole Chapter you have two Prophecies, in which Are contained two great Promises, excellently suited to two great Evils this People were now under, viz. Division, and Desolation.
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Their Desolation is set out in the former part of the Chapter, under the Type of a Valley of dry Bones, vers. 1, 2. The Thing God promises is Redemption, under the Type of making dry Bones live. This you have from the third verse to the fourteenth.
Their Desolation is Set out in the former part of the Chapter, under the Type of a Valley of dry Bones, vers. 1, 2. The Thing God promises is Redemption, under the Type of making dry Bones live. This you have from the third verse to the fourteenth.
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Their Division is set out by the Type of two Sticks, the Promise God makes is to cure their Divisions,
Their Division is Set out by the Type of two Sticks, the Promise God makes is to cure their Divisions,
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and unite them again, and this under the Type of making two Sticks one, and not only so,
and unite them again, and this under the Type of making two Sticks one, and not only so,
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but to bring them into a firmer Union then ever.
but to bring them into a firmer union then ever.
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They shall be united to be one People, vers. 22. They shall be no more two Nations, I will make them one upon the Mountains of Israel.
They shall be united to be one People, vers. 22. They shall be no more two nations, I will make them one upon the Mountains of Israel.
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They shall be united in one God, vers. 23. They shall be my People, and I will be their God.
They shall be united in one God, vers. 23. They shall be my People, and I will be their God.
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They shall be united under one King, vers. 24. David my Servant shall be King over them,
They shall be united under one King, vers. 24. David my Servant shall be King over them,
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and they shall have one Shepherd. and they shall have one Shepherd.
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They shall be united in one way of Repentance, vers. 23. They shall not defile themselves any more with their Idols,
They shall be united in one Way of Repentance, vers. 23. They shall not defile themselves any more with their Idols,
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nor with their detestable Things, nor with any of their Transgressions. nor with their detestable Things, nor with any of their Transgressions.
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They shall be united in one way of Reformation, vers. 24. They shall walk in my Judgments,
They shall be united in one Way of Reformation, vers. 24. They shall walk in my Judgments,
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and observe my Statutes, and do them. and observe my Statutes, and do them.
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They shall be united in one Covenant, vers. 26. I will make a Covenant of Peace with them, it shall be an everlasting Covenant.
They shall be united in one Covenant, vers. 26. I will make a Covenant of Peace with them, it shall be an everlasting Covenant.
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They shall be united in one way of Worship, vers. 26, 27. I will set my Sanctuary in the midst of them for ever, my Tabernacle also shall be with them.
They shall be united in one Way of Worship, vers. 26, 27. I will Set my Sanctuary in the midst of them for ever, my Tabernacle also shall be with them.
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Now such a Union as this, for a People to be made one in One God, under one King, in one way of Repentance and Reformation, in one Covenant,
Now such a union as this, for a People to be made one in One God, under one King, in one Way of Repentance and Reformation, in one Covenant,
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and in one way of Worship;
and in one Way of Worship;
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what a firm, what a spiritual, what a compleat, and consequently what a blessed Union must this be.
what a firm, what a spiritual, what a complete, and consequently what a blessed union must this be.
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Concerning which, in the whole of this Prophecy, wherein it is contained, you may observe four things.
Concerning which, in the Whole of this Prophecy, wherein it is contained, you may observe four things.
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1. Here is the Subject Matter of this Union described, and that both in the Type (as I may call it) and in the Antitype.
1. Here is the Subject Matter of this union described, and that both in the Type (as I may call it) and in the Antitype.
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In the Type it is two Sticks. In the Antitype it is the Church of God in two parts.
In the Type it is two Sticks. In the Antitype it is the Church of God in two parts.
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This is in the sixteenth verse. 2. Here is a Writing to be inscribed; which is not only commanded, but the words of the Writing dictated.
This is in the sixteenth verse. 2. Here is a Writing to be inscribed; which is not only commanded, but the words of the Writing dictated.
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Write upon one Stick, for Judah, and for the House of Israel his Companions: i. e. Write upon one Stick, for Judah, and for the House of Israel his Sodales: i. e.
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the Tribe of Benjamin, and all the rest that joyned with them in their way of worship.
the Tribe of Benjamin, and all the rest that joined with them in their Way of worship.
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And write upon the other Stick, for Joseph, the Stick of Ephraim, and all the House of Israel, his Companions. That is,
And write upon the other Stick, for Joseph, the Stick of Ephraim, and all the House of Israel, his Sodales. That is,
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the the other Ten Tribes, who were joyned under Jeroboam in his way of Worship. 3. Here is the Way and Manner of this Union directed.
the the other Ten Tribes, who were joined under Jeroboam in his Way of Worship. 3. Here is the Way and Manner of this union directed.
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Joyn them one to another into one Stick, vers. 17.Join them one to Another into one Stick, vers. 17.
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4. Here is the meaning of all unridled and explained, in the words of the Text, Behold, I will take the Stick of Joseph which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the Tribes of Israel his Fellows, and will put them with him,
4. Here is the meaning of all unbridled and explained, in the words of the Text, Behold, I will take the Stick of Joseph which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the Tribes of Israel his Fellows, and will put them with him,
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even with the Stick of Judah, and make them one Stick, and they shall be one in my hand. even with the Stick of Judah, and make them one Stick, and they shall be one in my hand.
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To attempt the explaining the Nature, or Kind, or Meaning of these Sticks, when the thing intended by them is so fully expressed, would be but trifling with the Text, which I shall indeavour to improve to more useful purposes.
To attempt the explaining the Nature, or Kind, or Meaning of these Sticks, when the thing intended by them is so Fully expressed, would be but trifling with the Text, which I shall endeavour to improve to more useful Purposes.
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There is only one thing that I shall remark upon in the words, before I come to what I intend.
There is only one thing that I shall remark upon in the words, before I come to what I intend.
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And that is, the Form of the Promise in which this Union is wrapped up. I will make them one Stick, and they shall be one in my hand.
And that is, the From of the Promise in which this union is wrapped up. I will make them one Stick, and they shall be one in my hand.
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1. What Oneness is this that is here promised? 2. What is intended by this doubling the Promise? 3. What is implyed by being one in God's hand?
1. What Oneness is this that is Here promised? 2. What is intended by this doubling the Promise? 3. What is employed by being one in God's hand?
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1. What Oneness is this that is here promised and pointed at? Wherein doth it especially consist?
1. What Oneness is this that is Here promised and pointed At? Wherein does it especially consist?
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There are several sorts of Oneness in Scripture. There is an Oneness of divers Persons in one Nature.
There Are several sorts of Oneness in Scripture. There is an Oneness of diverse Persons in one Nature.
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There is an Oneness of differing Natures in One Person. And there is an Oneness of sundry Natures and Persons in one Quality.
There is an Oneness of differing Nature's in One Person. And there is an Oneness of sundry Nature's and Persons in one Quality.
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In the first is One God, Deut. 6.4. In the second is One Christ, 1 Cor. 8.6. In the third is one Church. Cant. 6.9. My Undefiled is but One. Acts 4.32. The multitude of them that believed were of One heart, and of One soul.
In the First is One God, Deuteronomy 6.4. In the second is One christ, 1 Cor. 8.6. In the third is one Church. Cant 6.9. My Undefiled is but One. Acts 4.32. The multitude of them that believed were of One heart, and of One soul.
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This is an Ecclesiastical Oneness, and it is that which the Text chiefly points at. Bellarmine speaks of a sixfold Oneness in the Church.
This is an Ecclesiastical Oneness, and it is that which the Text chiefly points At. Bellarmine speaks of a sixfold Oneness in the Church.
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1. In respect of God who calleth, but this makes the Church not so much una, as sub uno, one, as under one.
1. In respect of God who calls, but this makes the Church not so much una, as sub Uno, one, as under one.
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2. In respect of the end, the Salvation to which it is called, but this makes the Church not so much one, as ad unum.
2. In respect of the end, the Salvation to which it is called, but this makes the Church not so much one, as ad Unum.
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3. In respect of the means, as Word, Faith, and Sacraments. But thus the Church is rather by one, than one.
3. In respect of the means, as Word, Faith, and Sacraments. But thus the Church is rather by one, than one.
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4. In respect of the Spirit as a separated Governour. 5. In respect of Christ as a conjoyned Head.
4. In respect of the Spirit as a separated Governor. 5. In respect of christ as a conjoined Head.
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6. In respect of the connexion of the members among themselves; and in these two last respects (says he) it is most properly one.
6. In respect of the connexion of the members among themselves; and in these two last respects (Says he) it is most properly one.
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So that this Oneness is such in the inward principles, and outward practice of Religion,
So that this Oneness is such in the inward principles, and outward practice of Religion,
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as concerns the people of God joyntly and reciprocally in their Church State, as joynt Members of Christ, and one of another.
as concerns the people of God jointly and reciprocally in their Church State, as joint Members of christ, and one of Another.
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And this is the Oneness here promised, I will make them one stick, and they shall be one in my hand.
And this is the Oneness Here promised, I will make them one stick, and they shall be one in my hand.
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But 2. what is intended in the doubling this promise? I will make them one, and they shall be one.
But 2. what is intended in the doubling this promise? I will make them one, and they shall be one.
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1. It may point at a twofold Union, Passive, and Active. He makes them one; that's a passive union, God is alone in it.
1. It may point At a twofold union, Passive, and Active. He makes them one; that's a passive Union, God is alone in it.
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They shall be one, that is more active, there is the operation of Man in it.They shall be one, that is more active, there is the operation of Man in it.
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As it is in the union betwixt Christ and the Christian; it is first passive, and then active.
As it is in the Union betwixt christ and the Christian; it is First passive, and then active.
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There is the operation of the spirit uniting, and then the act of Faith in closing;
There is the operation of the Spirit uniting, and then the act of Faith in closing;
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we are apprehended of Christ, before we can apprehend Christ, Philip. 3.12. Unition, as some calls it, is in order of nature before union, and so it is in this union in the Text, between Christian and Christian, Believer and Believer, Church and Church. God is first in it.
we Are apprehended of christ, before we can apprehend christ, Philip. 3.12. Unition, as Some calls it, is in order of nature before Union, and so it is in this Union in the Text, between Christian and Christian, Believer and Believer, Church and Church. God is First in it.
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Uniting Graces must precede uniting acts, and if God thus make us one, then we shall be one. For,
Uniting Graces must precede uniting acts, and if God thus make us one, then we shall be one. For,
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2. The doubling the promise, imports the certainty of the accomplishment.
2. The doubling the promise, imports the certainty of the accomplishment.
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As Pharaohs dreams were doubled, so the promise is here repeated, because the thing is established by God,
As Pharaohs dreams were doubled, so the promise is Here repeated, Because the thing is established by God,
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and he will surely bring it to pass. I will make them one, and they shall be one. and he will surely bring it to pass. I will make them one, and they shall be one.
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Q. d. None shall be able to hinder it. Q. worser. None shall be able to hinder it.
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I work, and who shall let it? Sometimes God divides a people, and then none can unite them;I work, and who shall let it? Sometime God divides a people, and then none can unite them;
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God sent an evil spirit between Abimelich, and the men of Shechem. So when God unites, none can divide; God sent an evil Spirit between Abimelech, and the men of Shechem. So when God unites, none can divide;
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if he makes the two sticks one, they shall be one. When he gives peace, who then can make trouble?
if he makes the two sticks one, they shall be one. When he gives peace, who then can make trouble?
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3. It implys such a union, as shall be both inward and outward, in principle and practice, in affection and action. I will make them one;
3. It Implies such a Union, as shall be both inward and outward, in principle and practice, in affection and actium. I will make them one;
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that is, in Judgment and Principle. And they shall be one; i. e. in Worship and Practice.
that is, in Judgement and Principle. And they shall be one; i. e. in Worship and Practice.
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For it is explained by that in Jer. 32.39. I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever. One heart without one way is unfruitful.
For it is explained by that in Jer. 32.39. I will give them one heart, and one Way, that they may Fear me for ever. One heart without one Way is unfruitful.
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And one way without one heart is hypocritical;
And one Way without one heart is hypocritical;
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but one heart, and one way is no less then Angelical, for thereby his will is done on earth as it is in Heaven.
but one heart, and one Way is no less then Angelical, for thereby his will is done on earth as it is in Heaven.
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So that a full and compleat Union between, his People is here pointed at. I will make them one;
So that a full and complete union between, his People is Here pointed At. I will make them one;
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that is, I will give them one heart. And they shall be one;
that is, I will give them one heart. And they shall be one;
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that is, they shall walk in one way. And so with one mind, and one mouth they shall glorifie God.
that is, they shall walk in one Way. And so with one mind, and one Mouth they shall Glorify God.
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But thirdly, What is intended by being one in his hand? I will make them one stick,
But Thirdly, What is intended by being one in his hand? I will make them one stick,
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and they shall be one in my hand. 1. It points to the influencing power of God in bringing this oneness about.and they shall be one in my hand. 1. It points to the influencing power of God in bringing this oneness about.
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The Hand in Scripture is frequently put for Power. So Deut. 32.36. The Lord shall repent himself for his servants, when he sees that their powers are gone (NONLATINALPHABET) that their hand is gone, Dan. 6.27. He hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions, (NONLATINALPHABET) so the Chaldee, from the hand of the lions. So here the hand of God implys his power;
The Hand in Scripture is frequently put for Power. So Deuteronomy 32.36. The Lord shall Repent himself for his Servants, when he sees that their Powers Are gone () that their hand is gone, Dan. 6.27. He hath Delivered daniel from the power of the Lions, () so the Chaldee, from the hand of the Lions. So Here the hand of God Implies his power;
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and indeed the curing the divisions of his people, is a work that calls for a mighty power.
and indeed the curing the divisions of his people, is a work that calls for a mighty power.
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Odia religionum acerbissima. Solomon says, The contentions of brethren are like the bars of a castle, Prov. 18.19. It is so of such as are brethren by place or race, and it is so much more (the more is the pity) among such as are brethren by grace; corruptio optimi pessima. Odia Religions acerbissima. Solomon Says, The contentions of brothers Are like the bars of a castle, Curae 18.19. It is so of such as Are brothers by place or raze, and it is so much more (the more is the pity) among such as Are brothers by grace; Corruption Optimi pessima.
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It made Strigelius weary of living, and wish to depart out of the world, that he might be freed ab immanibus & implacabilibus odiis Theologorum.
It made Strigel weary of living, and wish to depart out of the world, that he might be freed ab immanibus & implacabilibus odiis Theologorum.
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Therefore Solomon compares them to the bars of a castle, very strong, and hardly bowed or broken.
Therefore Solomon compares them to the bars of a castle, very strong, and hardly bowed or broken.
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None can do it but God;
None can do it but God;
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and when he by the power of the spirit of love and union breaks these bars in sunder,
and when he by the power of the Spirit of love and Union breaks these bars in sunder,
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then they become one in the hand of the Lord. 2. It implies a union in the Truth;
then they become one in the hand of the Lord. 2. It Implies a Union in the Truth;
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every union is not a being one in Gods hand. There may be union in sin, a union in errour.
every Union is not a being one in God's hand. There may be Union in since, a Union in error.
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All the world wondered after the beast; a union to support the Antichristian Interest. All the world wondered After the beast; a Union to support the Antichristian Interest.
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It is said of the ten horns, these have one mind, and shall give their power and strength to the beast, Revel.
It is said of the ten horns, these have one mind, and shall give their power and strength to the beast, Revel.
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13.12, 13. Now this is so far from being a union in the hand of God, that it is the quite contrary, it is union in the hand of Satan.
13.12, 13. Now this is so Far from being a Union in the hand of God, that it is the quite contrary, it is Union in the hand of Satan.
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If we are not united in the truth, whatever our union may be, yet we cannot be said to be one in the hand of the Lord.
If we Are not united in the truth, whatever our Union may be, yet we cannot be said to be one in the hand of the Lord.
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3. It implys the reality and cordialness of this union, a love without dissimulation; you read of an 144000 which stand with the Lamb upon Mount Sion, Revel. 14.1.
3. It Implies the reality and cordialness of this Union, a love without dissimulation; you read of an 144000 which stand with the Lamb upon Mount Sion, Revel. 14.1.
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And here are two things mentioned concerning them to our purpose; their unity, and their sincerity: oneness and uprightness.
And Here Are two things mentioned Concerning them to our purpose; their unity, and their sincerity: oneness and uprightness.
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Here is their unity in Doctrine pointed at in their number, 144000, which is a number rooted in twelve, to shew that they were all built upon that one foundation of the twelve Apostles, of which Christ was the corner stone,
Here is their unity in Doctrine pointed At in their number, 144000, which is a number rooted in twelve, to show that they were all built upon that one Foundation of the twelve Apostles, of which christ was the corner stone,
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and that their Doctrine and worship is pure and Apostolical. Then here is their unity in Profession;
and that their Doctrine and worship is pure and Apostolical. Then Here is their unity in Profession;
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they have all one name, written in one place, they have his fathers name written in their foreheads;
they have all one name, written in one place, they have his Father's name written in their foreheads;
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that is, they make the same open and visible profession of their subjection and obedience to the same authority, Government, Laws,
that is, they make the same open and visible profession of their subjection and Obedience to the same Authority, Government, Laws,
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and Ordinances of God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Then here is their unitedness in blessing and praising God.
and Ordinances of God, and our Lord jesus christ. Then Here is their unitedness in blessing and praising God.
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This is intimated by their having the same Instruments, and the sameness of their Song.
This is intimated by their having the same Instruments, and the sameness of their Song.
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They all harp upon their harps, and they all sung as it were a new Song before the Throne. They all harp upon their harps, and they all sung as it were a new Song before the Throne.
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Then here is mention of their Oneness in keeping their Consciences pure from all Idolatrous Worship, and Antichristian pollutions.
Then Here is mention of their Oneness in keeping their Consciences pure from all Idolatrous Worship, and Antichristian pollutions.
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These are they which are not defiled with women, for they are Virgins. To name no more, here is their Unity in true Worship. These Are they which Are not defiled with women, for they Are Virgins. To name no more, Here is their Unity in true Worship.
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These are they which follow the Lamb whither ever he goes. These Are they which follow the Lamb whither ever he Goes.
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And that which crowns all, and puts a Glory upon this blessed Union is, that it is done in simplicity and godly sincerity, without any antichristian equivocations, or mental reservations. And that which crowns all, and puts a Glory upon this blessed union is, that it is done in simplicity and godly sincerity, without any Antichristian equivocations, or mental reservations.
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Therefore it is said, ver. 5. In their mouth was found no guile, for they are without fault before the Throne of God.
Therefore it is said, ver. 5. In their Mouth was found no guile, for they Are without fault before the Throne of God.
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My Brethren, if our Union be of this kind, without guile if it be founded in sincerity,
My Brothers, if our union be of this kind, without guile if it be founded in sincerity,
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and uprightness of heart to God, then are we without fault before the Throne, and one in the hand of God.
and uprightness of heart to God, then Are we without fault before the Throne, and one in the hand of God.
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4. Such a Union will be an abiding, induring Union.
4. Such a union will be an abiding, enduring union.
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And so much is implied in the words, wherein there seems to be a double promise of it intimated.
And so much is implied in the words, wherein there seems to be a double promise of it intimated.
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God doth not only say, I will make them one, which imports a Union for the present;
God does not only say, I will make them one, which imports a union for the present;
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but they shall be one; which secures this Union for the future, it shall abide when once effected;
but they shall be one; which secures this union for the future, it shall abide when once effected;
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for therefore he adds, They shall be one in my hand, q. d.
for Therefore he adds, They shall be one in my hand, q. worser.
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The same power that hath accomplished, and brought it to pass, shall also preserve and maintain it.
The same power that hath accomplished, and brought it to pass, shall also preserve and maintain it.
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That which is made one in the hand of the Lord shall be always one, None shall pluck them out of my hand.
That which is made one in the hand of the Lord shall be always one, None shall pluck them out of my hand.
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And v. 23. They shall no more defile themselves with any of their transgressions, of which their discords and divisions were none of the least;
And v. 23. They shall no more defile themselves with any of their transgressions, of which their discords and divisions were none of the least;
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and therefore he adds in the same verse, So shall they be my people, and I will be their God.
and Therefore he adds in the same verse, So shall they be my people, and I will be their God.
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They were his People, and he was their God before: but here he renews his Covenant with them, as brought into a state of union.
They were his People, and he was their God before: but Here he renews his Covenant with them, as brought into a state of Union.
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This is implied in this (So), So shall they be my people, and I will be their God.
This is implied in this (So), So shall they be my people, and I will be their God.
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His Covenant is renewed with them, not only as glorying in their union, for now he is not ashamed to be called their God;
His Covenant is renewed with them, not only as glorying in their Union, for now he is not ashamed to be called their God;
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but also as confirming of it. 5. Here is also implied the extensiveness of this Union.
but also as confirming of it. 5. Here is also implied the extensiveness of this union.
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They shall be one in my hand. They shall be one in my hand.
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Who are intended by this They? It reaches to all, at home and abroad, in City and Country.
Who Are intended by this They? It reaches to all, At home and abroad, in city and Country.
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One stick is to be written upon, not only for Judah, but for all his Companions. And the other stick not only for Ephraim, but for all the House of Israel his Companions. One stick is to be written upon, not only for Judah, but for all his Sodales. And the other stick not only for Ephraim, but for all the House of Israel his Sodales.
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These are They of whom God says, I will make them one, and they shall be one in my hand. These Are They of whom God Says, I will make them one, and they shall be one in my hand.
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It shall be an extensive Union. So it is explained, v. 21. I will gather them on every side.
It shall be an extensive union. So it is explained, v. 21. I will gather them on every side.
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And v. 22. One King shall be King to them all. And v. 24. They all shall have one Shepherd.
And v. 22. One King shall be King to them all. And v. 24. They all shall have one Shepherd.
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When God undertakes to unite his People, he will make it a compleat Work. It shall be a Union in the Truth.
When God undertakes to unite his People, he will make it a complete Work. It shall be a union in the Truth.
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It shall be a Union in Principle and Practice. It shall be a cordial and sincere Union.
It shall be a union in Principle and Practice. It shall be a cordial and sincere union.
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It shall be an extensive Union. And it shall be an abiding Union. And this may suffice for the opening the Terms.
It shall be an extensive union. And it shall be an abiding union. And this may suffice for the opening the Terms.
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Many useful Truths might be deduced from the words; but the only thing I shall pitch upon, and speak briefly to, shall be this.
Many useful Truths might be deduced from the words; but the only thing I shall pitch upon, and speak briefly to, shall be this.
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That it is God alone who can heal the Divisions, and unite the hearts of his People,
That it is God alone who can heal the Divisions, and unite the hearts of his People,
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and whenever he doth do it, it is a great mercy. I shall speak to the Point under two Heads. I.
and whenever he does doe it, it is a great mercy. I shall speak to the Point under two Heads. I.
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It is God alone who can heal the Divisions which are among his People, and make them one.
It is God alone who can heal the Divisions which Are among his People, and make them one.
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II. When God is pleased to heal the Divisions of his People, and make the two sticks one, it is a great mercy.
II When God is pleased to heal the Divisions of his People, and make the two sticks one, it is a great mercy.
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1. It is God alone that can heal the Divisions that are among his People, and make them One.
1. It is God alone that can heal the Divisions that Are among his People, and make them One.
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And this will be evident, if 1. We do but consider the Source of their Divisions, from whence they spring.
And this will be evident, if 1. We do but Consider the Source of their Divisions, from whence they spring.
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The Roots which produce and nourish them. (1.) One is from the Malice of Satan.
The Roots which produce and nourish them. (1.) One is from the Malice of Satan.
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He is the envious One that sows these Tares.
He is the envious One that Sovus these Tares.
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He is the great Incendiary, that uses all Arts to divide and separate the People of God.
He is the great Incendiary, that uses all Arts to divide and separate the People of God.
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He loves to set his cloven foot in the place of God's feet. So the Church is call'd, Isa. 60.15.
He loves to Set his cloven foot in the place of God's feet. So the Church is called, Isaiah 60.15.
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Now no Power but that of God can bind him and cast him out, Rev. 20.2. (2.) From difference of Apprehension.
Now no Power but that of God can bind him and cast him out, Rev. 20.2. (2.) From difference of Apprehension.
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Good men may agree in one Aim, and yet not in one way; the End may be the same, tho the Means vary.
Good men may agree in one Aim, and yet not in one Way; the End may be the same, though the Means vary.
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It is difference of Light that causes difference of Judgment; and that works to divide the Affections, and then all is on a flame. Ye read Revel. 15.2.
It is difference of Light that Causes difference of Judgement; and that works to divide the Affections, and then all is on a flame. You read Revel. 15.2.
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of them that had gotten the Victory over the Beast, and over his Image, and mark,
of them that had got the Victory over the Beast, and over his Image, and mark,
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and number of his Name, and yet they stand upon a Sea of Glass mingled with Fire. and number of his Name, and yet they stand upon a Sea of Glass mingled with Fire.
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And this is such a Fire as none but God can quench. (3.) They spring from corrupt Principles and Lusts within.
And this is such a Fire as none but God can quench. (3.) They spring from corrupt Principles and Lustiest within.
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What the Apostle says of worldly Contentions, we may say of spiritual.
What the Apostle Says of worldly Contentions, we may say of spiritual.
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Whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your Lusts that war in your Members? James 4.1. There are some Lusts especially that make good men a burden to each other.Whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your Lustiest that war in your Members? James 4.1. There Are Some Lustiest especially that make good men a burden to each other.
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Such as Pride, and Vain glory, Love of the World, Ambition, and desire of Precedency, envy at anothers Repute, irregular Zeal, and such like;
Such as Pride, and Vain glory, Love of the World, Ambition, and desire of Precedency, envy At another's Repute, irregular Zeal, and such like;
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these make us very touchy, and to become Pricking briers, and grieving Thorns among our selves.
these make us very touchy, and to become Pricking briers, and grieving Thorns among our selves.
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There hath been too much experience of this in these Dog-days of the Church, wherein so many have been barking and biting at one another.
There hath been too much experience of this in these Dog-days of the Church, wherein so many have been barking and biting At one Another.
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Man's Nature is so prone to Discords through the influence of these remaining Lusts, that they would no more unite then crumbs of Sand, did not God bring it about,
Man's Nature is so prove to Discords through the influence of these remaining Lustiest, that they would no more unite then crumbs of Sand, did not God bring it about,
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and make them One in his hand.
and make them One in his hand.
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Therefore it is said, I will make them One, and they shall be One in my hand.
Therefore it is said, I will make them One, and they shall be One in my hand.
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2. It is a Prerogative peculiar to God. The Text intimates so much, they shall be one in my hand.
2. It is a Prerogative peculiar to God. The Text intimates so much, they shall be one in my hand.
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No Oneness if God hath not a hand in it.
No Oneness if God hath not a hand in it.
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Men may use means, and contrive methods for Union, but it is not the policy or skill of all the Reconcilers in the World can bring it about, without God.
Men may use means, and contrive methods for union, but it is not the policy or skill of all the Reconcilers in the World can bring it about, without God.
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How many have brought their Buckets to quench the Churches Flames.
How many have brought their Buckets to quench the Churches Flames.
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Many Antidotes have been prescribed, many Rules and pacific Means have been commended by wise and good men for the Cure of our Divisions.
Many Antidotes have been prescribed, many Rules and pacific Means have been commended by wise and good men for the Cure of our Divisions.
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But NONLATINALPHABET, there wants a Divine Power within. Men may take two Sticks and tie them together, or glue them to each other.
But, there Wants a Divine Power within. Men may take two Sticks and tie them together, or glue them to each other.
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But nothing will make them one Stick, but the hand of God. Hence he is called the God of Peace, Hebr. 13.20. and he is said to create Peace, Isa. 45.7.
But nothing will make them one Stick, but the hand of God. Hence he is called the God of Peace, Hebrew 13.20. and he is said to create Peace, Isaiah 45.7.
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Now you know Creation is making something out of nothing. And indeed so is this.
Now you know Creation is making something out of nothing. And indeed so is this.
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Look throughout this whole transaction, from first to last, and you can't find any thing out of which this Union should be formed.
Look throughout this Whole transaction, from First to last, and you can't find any thing out of which this union should be formed.
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Either Wisdom, or Power, or Strength, or Policy, or any thing else. It is a pure Creation, for it is out of nothing.
Either Wisdom, or Power, or Strength, or Policy, or any thing Else. It is a pure Creation, for it is out of nothing.
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And this you have in your Preface expressed a due sense of, in giving to him the glory of his Power, by ascribing the Success of these Attempts to the signal Presence of God.
And this you have in your Preface expressed a due sense of, in giving to him the glory of his Power, by ascribing the Success of these Attempts to the signal Presence of God.
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3. If the Breaches and Divisions that at any time fall out among the Lord's People be a Judgment from the Lord,
3. If the Breaches and Divisions that At any time fallen out among the Lord's People be a Judgement from the Lord,
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then he alone can make them One.
then he alone can make them One.
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For who can remove a Judgment that comes from God, but God himself? the same hand that wounds, must heal.
For who can remove a Judgement that comes from God, but God himself? the same hand that wounds, must heal.
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He hath smitten, and he will bind us up. He hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
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Now the Divisions that are among Gods People, tho they proceed from sin originally, yet there is a Judicial Dispensation in them. Now the Divisions that Are among God's People, though they proceed from since originally, yet there is a Judicial Dispensation in them.
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Hear, O ye Mountains, the Lord's Controversie, Mich. 6.2. All their intestine Divisions are the Lords Controversie.Hear, Oh you Mountains, the Lord's Controversy, Mich. 6.2. All their intestine Divisions Are the lords Controversy.
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This is one way by which God avenges the quarrel of his Covenant, Lev. 26.25. When his People break with him, then he breaks them one against another.
This is one Way by which God avenges the quarrel of his Covenant, Lev. 26.25. When his People break with him, then he breaks them one against Another.
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Jer. 13.13, 14. I will fill all the Inhabitants of the Land, the Kings, the Priests, Jer. 13.13, 14. I will fill all the Inhabitants of the Land, the Kings, the Priests,
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and the Prophets, and all the Inhabitants of Jerusalem with drunkenness, and I will dash them one against another. and the prophets, and all the Inhabitants of Jerusalem with Drunkenness, and I will dash them one against Another.
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So Zech. 11, 14. I cut asunder my Staff of Bands, that I might break the Brotherhood between Judah and Israel. Ye read in Isa. 9.21. of Manasseh against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasseh, and they together against Judah.
So Zechariah 11, 14. I Cut asunder my Staff of Bans, that I might break the Brotherhood between Judah and Israel. You read in Isaiah 9.21. of Manasses against Ephraim, and Ephraim against Manasses, and they together against Judah.
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And this is said to be from the Wrath of the Lord of Hosts, vers. 19. And what Wisdom or Skill of Men can quench this Wrath of God? it must be God himself.
And this is said to be from the Wrath of the Lord of Hosts, vers. 19. And what Wisdom or Skill of Men can quench this Wrath of God? it must be God himself.
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As fire is said to fetch out fire, so nothing can extinguish this fire of God's Anger,
As fire is said to fetch out fire, so nothing can extinguish this fire of God's Anger,
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but the kindling of his own Repentings.
but the kindling of his own Repentings.
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How shall I give thee up Ephraim? my heart is turned within me, and my repentings are kindled together. How shall I give thee up Ephraim? my heart is turned within me, and my repentings Are kindled together.
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And he is said to repent himself for his servants when he sees their power is gone, Deut. 32.36.
And he is said to Repent himself for his Servants when he sees their power is gone, Deuteronomy 32.36.
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When their Wound is incurable for want of healing Medicines, then God will plead their Cause,
When their Wound is incurable for want of healing Medicines, then God will plead their Cause,
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and the Wound shall be bound up. For he glorieth in this Title, I am the Lord that healeth thee, Exod. 15.26. 4. This will further appear, if you consider the Season of this blessed Cure.
and the Wound shall be bound up. For he Glorieth in this Title, I am the Lord that heals thee, Exod 15.26. 4. This will further appear, if you Consider the Season of this blessed Cure.
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Usually it is when his People are brought very low.
Usually it is when his People Are brought very low.
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The virtue of his Medicines is best known when the Wound is desperate, and to the eye of Sense, past healing.
The virtue of his Medicines is best known when the Wound is desperate, and to the eye of Sense, passed healing.
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God reserves the speaking of this Comfort till the Church is brought into a Wilderness. How is it that the Bones are brought together, bone to his bone, but by the Breath of the Lord? and when did this breath enter into them,
God reserves the speaking of this Comfort till the Church is brought into a Wilderness. How is it that the Bones Are brought together, bone to his bone, but by the Breath of the Lord? and when did this breath enter into them,
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but when they were scattered in the open Valley, and Lo they were very dry? No Life, no expectation, no hope of Union;
but when they were scattered in the open Valley, and Lo they were very dry? No Life, no expectation, no hope of union;
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Behold, they say our Bones are dried, our hope is lost. Then behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. Behold, they say our Bones Are dried, our hope is lost. Then behold a shaking, and the bones Come together, bone to his bone.
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And when doth God command the Prophet to write upon Judah and Ephraim, but when they were in a very low,
And when does God command the Prophet to write upon Judah and Ephraim, but when they were in a very low,
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and hopeless Condition? and therefore he must write upon two Sticks. A Stick is a dead thing, a dry thing, a withered thing;
and hopeless Condition? and Therefore he must write upon two Sticks. A Stick is a dead thing, a dry thing, a withered thing;
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a fit Emblem of the low Condition they were in.
a fit Emblem of the low Condition they were in.
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And what is the writing upon your Sticks at this time? Not a Mene tekel upharsin. No, blessed be God, but the quite contrary: Heads of Agreement, united Brethren. A blessed Hand-writing; And what is the writing upon your Sticks At this time? Not a Mean Tekel Upharsin. No, blessed be God, but the quite contrary: Heads of Agreement, united Brothers. A blessed Handwriting;
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and if it be not written upon dry Sticks judge you.
and if it be not written upon dry Sticks judge you.
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So that none could have caused this to be written, if God had not said to us,
So that none could have caused this to be written, if God had not said to us,
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as he did to the Prophet, Son of Man, write upon them.
as he did to the Prophet, Son of Man, write upon them.
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And therefore what the Apostle says in another case, I may say in this, Ye are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of Christ, written not with Ink, but with the Spirit of the Living God.
And Therefore what the Apostle Says in Another case, I may say in this, You Are manifestly declared to be the Epistle of christ, written not with Ink, but with the Spirit of the Living God.
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2. When God is pleased thus to heal the divisions of his people, and make the two sticks one in his hand, it is a great mercy. For
2. When God is pleased thus to heal the divisions of his people, and make the two sticks one in his hand, it is a great mercy. For
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1. When God doth this, it is to accomplish the promise, and every promise travels with mercy;
1. When God does this, it is to accomplish the promise, and every promise travels with mercy;
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there can be nothing but mercy in the promise; therefore when ever it brings forth, the birth must be mercy.
there can be nothing but mercy in the promise; Therefore when ever it brings forth, the birth must be mercy.
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Now God hath made great promises concerning the peace and oneness of his people.
Now God hath made great promises Concerning the peace and oneness of his people.
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The envy of Ephraim shall depart, he shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim, Isa. 11.13. v. 6. The wolf shall dwell with the Lamb, The envy of Ephraim shall depart, he shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim, Isaiah 11.13. v. 6. The wolf shall dwell with the Lamb,
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and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid. The Cow and the Bear shall feed, their young ones shall lie down together. and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid. The Cow and the Bear shall feed, their young ones shall lie down together.
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The meaning is, that all sourness, and fierceness, and bitterness of spirit shall cease among the subjects of Christ,
The meaning is, that all sourness, and fierceness, and bitterness of Spirit shall cease among the subject's of christ,
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and a spirit of love and sweetness shall take place, and heal all.
and a Spirit of love and sweetness shall take place, and heal all.
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Ye have many promises of this kind, and some that have a more direct aspect to the last times,
You have many promises of this kind, and Some that have a more Direct aspect to the last times,
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and therefore look wishly upon us. Such is that in, Zeph. 3.9.
and Therefore look wishly upon us. Such is that in, Zephaniah 3.9.
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Then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may call upon the Name of the Lord, Then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may call upon the Name of the Lord,
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and serve him with one consent. So Zech. 13.19. In that day the Lord shall be one, and his Name one. and serve him with one consent. So Zechariah 13.19. In that day the Lord shall be one, and his Name one.
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But is not his Name one now? yea, in itself it is. He is the God of truth, that is his Name.
But is not his Name one now? yea, in itself it is. He is the God of truth, that is his Name.
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But while there are different ways of profession, and each party intitles God to his particular way, this gives him many Names;
But while there Are different ways of profession, and each party entitles God to his particular Way, this gives him many Names;
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the differing claims that divided interests make to God, give him many Names. But in that day his Name shall be one;
the differing claims that divided interests make to God, give him many Names. But in that day his Name shall be one;
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differing ways and modes of Worship shall cease, all his people shall be united in the same mind and judgement,
differing ways and modes of Worship shall cease, all his people shall be united in the same mind and judgement,
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and shall own God in the same truth, and the same way of worship, and so his Name shall be one.
and shall own God in the same truth, and the same Way of worship, and so his Name shall be one.
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But this day is said to be when Christ shall be King over all the earth, Christ shall be King over all the earth,
But this day is said to be when christ shall be King over all the earth, christ shall be King over all the earth,
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and in that day the Lord shall be one, and his Name one. This is that Christ promises in the New Testament, John 10.16. There shall be one fold, and one shepard. and in that day the Lord shall be one, and his Name one. This is that christ promises in the New Testament, John 10.16. There shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
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2. It is a great mercy in that the ruine of their enemies follows upon it.
2. It is a great mercy in that the ruin of their enemies follows upon it.
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You seldom read of any great healing among the Churches and people of God, but their enemies have soon felt the effects of it.
You seldom read of any great healing among the Churches and people of God, but their enemies have soon felt the effects of it.
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It is no sooner said in Isa. 11.13. The envy of Ephraim shall depart, but the next words are, The adversaries of Judab shallbe cut off.
It is no sooner said in Isaiah 11.13. The envy of Ephraim shall depart, but the next words Are, The Adversaries of Judah shall Cut off.
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His work is no sooner performed upon Mount Sion, but the next work is the pulling down the Assyrian, Is. 10.12. and in Is. 15.10. No sooner are Gods people one in his hand, but his enemies are trod under his feet, as straw is trodden down for the dunghil. And 1 Revel. 19.14. the Saints are said to follow Christ cloathed in fine linnen, clean and white;
His work is no sooner performed upon Mount Sion, but the next work is the pulling down the assyrian, Is. 10.12. and in Is. 15.10. No sooner Are God's people one in his hand, but his enemies Are trod under his feet, as straw is trodden down for the dunghill. And 1 Revel. 19.14. the Saints Are said to follow christ clothed in fine linen, clean and white;
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their cloathing shows their holiness, and their following him, shews their oneness; and when they follow him thus cloathed,
their clothing shows their holiness, and their following him, shows their oneness; and when they follow him thus clothed,
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then you read of his sharp sword, and his iron rod, and his treading the wine press of the wrath of God upon his enemies, v. 15. all which is explained in the following words, to the end of the Chapter, where you have the Battle of Armageddon fought,
then you read of his sharp sword, and his iron rod, and his treading the wine press of the wrath of God upon his enemies, v. 15. all which is explained in the following words, to the end of the Chapter, where you have the Battle of Armageddon fought,
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and the Beast and false Prophet, and all the rest of the Churches Enemies destroyed.
and the Beast and false Prophet, and all the rest of the Churches Enemies destroyed.
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And if the destruction of the Churches Enemies be a consequent of their Union, then when God makes the two sticks one, it is a great Mercy. I might add,
And if the destruction of the Churches Enemies be a consequent of their union, then when God makes the two sticks one, it is a great Mercy. I might add,
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3. The notice that God would have to be taken of it, speaks out the greatness of the mercy.
3. The notice that God would have to be taken of it, speaks out the greatness of the mercy.
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That they may know from the rising of the Sun to the West, that there is none besides me; That they may know from the rising of the Sun to the West, that there is none beside me;
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I am the Lord, and there is none else; I make peace, and create evil, Isa. 45.6. 4. The blessings and prosperity that flow from this Union speak the greatness of the mercy.I am the Lord, and there is none Else; I make peace, and create evil, Isaiah 45.6. 4. The blessings and Prosperity that flow from this union speak the greatness of the mercy.
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When peace is within Jerusalem 's walls, there will be prosperity within her Palaces. When peace is within Jerusalem is walls, there will be Prosperity within her Palaces.
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But I pass these, and shall insist only on this one thing, which will sufficiently set forth the greatness of this Mercy and Union, and that is,
But I pass these, and shall insist only on this one thing, which will sufficiently Set forth the greatness of this Mercy and union, and that is,
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5. The Evils and Divisions among God's People. Their Name is Legion, they are so many.
5. The Evils and Divisions among God's People. Their Name is Legion, they Are so many.
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Nothing thrives where this Wolf sets his foot. Where envy and strife is, there is confusion, and every evil work, James 3.16. It is the root of many bitter fruits.
Nothing thrives where this Wolf sets his foot. Where envy and strife is, there is confusion, and every evil work, James 3.16. It is the root of many bitter fruits.
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We read Gen. 38. that Pharez was the Son of Tamar. Pharez signifies Fraction and Division, Tamar signifies a Palm-Tree.
We read Gen. 38. that Perez was the Son of Tamar. Perez signifies Fraction and Division, Tamar signifies a Palm-Tree.
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Ab amaritudine, say some, from bitterness. Division comes from bitterness, and brings forth bitter fruits. The grapes of it are grapes of gall, the clusters are bitter. For instance: Ab Amaritudine, say Some, from bitterness. Division comes from bitterness, and brings forth bitter fruits. The grapes of it Are grapes of Gall, the clusters Are bitter. For instance:
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Your Divisions are very dishonourable to Jesus Christ, they cause his Name to be blasphemed in the World, Rom. 2.24.
Your Divisions Are very dishonourable to jesus christ, they cause his Name to be blasphemed in the World, Rom. 2.24.
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Nay, it is an implicite denying him to be come in the flesh.
Nay, it is an implicit denying him to be come in the Flesh.
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For when he comes, this is to be one effect of it, The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, &c. It is one Argument the Jews have against Christ's being come, because this Prophecy is not fulfilled.
For when he comes, this is to be one Effect of it, The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, etc. It is one Argument the jews have against Christ's being come, Because this Prophecy is not fulfilled.
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My Brethren, Is the Lord Christ come into the World, or is he not? If not,
My Brothers, Is the Lord christ come into the World, or is he not? If not,
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why do ye own it? If he is, why don't ye manifest it? It is your Union that must prove Christ's Mission.
why do you own it? If he is, why don't you manifest it? It is your union that must prove Christ's Mission.
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Christ prays for the Oneness of his Disciples for this very end, John 17.21. That they all may be one, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
christ prays for the Oneness of his Disciples for this very end, John 17.21. That they all may be one, that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
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And again, v. 23. Let them be perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me:
And again, v. 23. Let them be perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me:
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As if Christ should say, the World will never believe, that thou hast sent me, that my Doctrine is true,
As if christ should say, the World will never believe, that thou hast sent me, that my Doctrine is true,
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if they that profess it live not in the power of it, and are not made one by it.
if they that profess it live not in the power of it, and Are not made one by it.
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Thou art Love, and what shall convince the World that I came out of the Bosome of the Father's love,
Thou art Love, and what shall convince the World that I Come out of the Bosom of the Father's love,
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when my Disciples hate one another? Oh how dishonourable to Christ must this be!
when my Disciples hate one Another? O how dishonourable to christ must this be!
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2. Divisions are a great grief to the Spirit of God, and we are commanded not to grieve him, Eph. 4.30. Grieve not the holy spirit of God.
2. Divisions Are a great grief to the Spirit of God, and we Are commanded not to grieve him, Ephesians 4.30. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God.
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Have ye not your light and life from the Spirit? Did not he convince,
Have you not your Light and life from the Spirit? Did not he convince,
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and convert, and draw you to Christ? Was it not he that lead you into the Secrets of God? that revealed the Mysteries of the Kingdom, the deep Things of God,
and convert, and draw you to christ? Was it not he that led you into the Secrets of God? that revealed the Mysteres of the Kingdom, the deep Things of God,
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and Eternal Life to you? Your Calling had never been effectual, if the Spirit had not been in it, to make it so.
and Eternal Life to you? Your Calling had never been effectual, if the Spirit had not been in it, to make it so.
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Are not your Parts, and Gifts, and various Attainments, all from the Spirit? And is not every Grace,
are not your Parts, and Gifts, and various Attainments, all from the Spirit? And is not every Grace,
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and every Degree of Grace in you, the Workmanship of the Spirit? And is it not the Spirit that quickens you in Duties,
and every Degree of Grace in you, the Workmanship of the Spirit? And is it not the Spirit that quickens you in Duties,
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and maintains in you a frame of heart for communion with God? Who is it that comforts your Souls in troubles, and that teaches you to comfort others? that helps you against Corruptions within,
and maintains in you a frame of heart for communion with God? Who is it that comforts your Souls in Troubles, and that Teaches you to Comfort Others? that helps you against Corruptions within,
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and Temptations without? that conquers your Difficulties, and inables you to rejoyce in Tribulation? Is it not the Spirit? Is not he the earnest of your inheritance? Hath he not sealed you to the day of redemption? and will you grieve this Spirit? Oh what an evil is this!
and Temptations without? that conquers your Difficulties, and inables you to rejoice in Tribulation? Is it not the Spirit? Is not he the earnest of your inheritance? Hath he not sealed you to the day of redemption? and will you grieve this Spirit? O what an evil is this!
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3. There is nothing more contrary to Christianity;
3. There is nothing more contrary to Christianity;
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and yet we cover our Divisions under the cloak of Religion, the very Name whereof carries Union with it.
and yet we cover our Divisions under the cloak of Religion, the very Name whereof carries union with it.
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Religio à religando: It is the Bond of God upon the Soul, that binds us all to himself, and one to another.Religio à Religando: It is the Bound of God upon the Soul, that binds us all to himself, and one to Another.
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As God is the God of Peace, Christ the Prince of Peace, the Holy Ghost the Spirit of Peace, his Children the Children of Peace; so the Gospel you profess,
As God is the God of Peace, christ the Prince of Peace, the Holy Ghost the Spirit of Peace, his Children the Children of Peace; so the Gospel you profess,
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and preach, is the Gospel of Peace, full of Precepts of Peace;
and preach, is the Gospel of Peace, full of Precepts of Peace;
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you are, if it be possible, and as much as in you lies, to live peaceably with all men, much more to have peace one with another;
you Are, if it be possible, and as much as in you lies, to live peaceably with all men, much more to have peace one with Another;
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else you violate your Baptismal Covenant, For by one spirit we are are all baptized into one body,
Else you violate your Baptismal Covenant, For by one Spirit we Are Are all baptised into one body,
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whether we be Jews or Gentiles, bond or free. whither we be jews or Gentiles, bound or free.
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And what an evil is this? It is Death to force a Virgin, what is it then to defile a pure and holy Religion?
And what an evil is this? It is Death to force a Virgae, what is it then to defile a pure and holy Religion?
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4. Divisions are the causes of much sin.
4. Divisions Are the Causes of much since.
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Shake a Glass of Water that hath dregs in the bottom, and the shaking stirs it, and spreads it all over.
Shake a Glass of Water that hath dregs in the bottom, and the shaking stirs it, and spreads it all over.
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I have often thought of that Counsel of the Apostle, Eph. 4.26. Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
I have often Thought of that Counsel of the Apostle, Ephesians 4.26. Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
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It must be speedily suppressed, for if we lie down in our heats, we shall be apt to burn all the Night.
It must be speedily suppressed, for if we lie down in our heats, we shall be apt to burn all the Night.
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It was a Custom formerly in this Nation, that every Night at the 8th hour, a Bell was rung,
It was a Custom formerly in this nation, that every Night At the 8th hour, a Bell was rung,
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and then every Family was obliged to put out their Fire; and this was called the Curfew Bell.
and then every Family was obliged to put out their Fire; and this was called the Curfew Bell.
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We have need of such a Monition every hour to cover the Fire of our Passions,
We have need of such a Monition every hour to cover the Fire of our Passion,
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least they kindle, and burn up all. Behold how great a matter a little fire kindles, Jam. 3.5. 5. Divisions are against Love, as Error is against Faith:
lest they kindle, and burn up all. Behold how great a matter a little fire kindles, Jam. 3.5. 5. Divisions Are against Love, as Error is against Faith:
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It 〈 ◊ 〉 asunder the bond of Peace. The great house is smitten with breaches, and the little house with clefts.
It 〈 ◊ 〉 asunder the bound of Peace. The great house is smitten with Breaches, and the little house with clefts.
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Not only Kingdoms, but Churches are destroyed when their Guides and Leaders are divided in opinion,
Not only Kingdoms, but Churches Are destroyed when their Guides and Leaders Are divided in opinion,
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and affection. One carps at anothers Gifts, decries anothers Ministry, stands in the way of anothers Honour;
and affection. One carps At another's Gifts, decries another's Ministry, Stands in the Way of another's Honour;
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like men in a Boat, one justies another, till among them they sink the Boat it self. O the evil of Divisions!
like men in a Boat, one justies Another, till among them they sink the Boat it self. O the evil of Divisions!
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It was not therefore without most cogent Reason that Christ prays for his own Apostles, (Joh. 17.11.) that they may be one.
It was not Therefore without most cogent Reason that christ prays for his own Apostles, (John 17.11.) that they may be one.
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6. Divisions are the fruits of the Flesh.
6. Divisions Are the fruits of the Flesh.
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The Apostle tells us The fruits of the Spirit are love, peace, gentleness and meekness, Gal. 5.22. but the fruits of the Flesh are hatred, variance, emulation, strife, and envyings;
The Apostle tells us The fruits of the Spirit Are love, peace, gentleness and meekness, Gal. 5.22. but the fruits of the Flesh Are hatred, variance, emulation, strife, and envyings;
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ver. 20. So that a man can't evidence himself to be in the Flesh, and destitute of the Spirit of God in any thing more than by a contentious dividing Spirit.
for. 20. So that a man can't evidence himself to be in the Flesh, and destitute of the Spirit of God in any thing more than by a contentious dividing Spirit.
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The Apostle says so, 1 Cor. 3.3. If their be envyings, and strifes, and divisions among you, are ye not carnal? They are Salamanders that can live only in this Fire.
The Apostle Says so, 1 Cor. 3.3. If their be envyings, and strifes, and divisions among you, Are you not carnal? They Are Salamanders that can live only in this Fire.
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And then I may ask, but who is their Father? For the Wisdom that is from beneath is sensual,
And then I may ask, but who is their Father? For the Wisdom that is from beneath is sensual,
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and devilish, the Mother of strife and division. But the wisdom that is from above is pure, and peaceable.
and devilish, the Mother of strife and division. But the Wisdom that is from above is pure, and peaceable.
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O how sad is it when the Flesh thus reigns in the Children of the Spirit.
Oh how sad is it when the Flesh thus reigns in the Children of the Spirit.
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7. Division naturally runs into Tumult and Confusion.
7. Division naturally runs into Tumult and Confusion.
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It makes Zion to become a Babel. It so confounds the Language of Christians, that one can't understand another.
It makes Zion to become a Babel. It so confounds the Language of Christians, that one can't understand Another.
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As when a House is on Fire, some call for Water, some for Ladders, some for pulling down the House:
As when a House is on Fire, Some call for Water, Some for Ladders, Some for pulling down the House:
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Such is the confusion where this Fire breaks out in the House of God. 8. Nothing more obstructs the flourishing of Religion.
Such is the confusion where this Fire breaks out in the House of God. 8. Nothing more obstructs the flourishing of Religion.
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And how sad is it, that the Interest and concerns of Christ should wither under our hands.
And how sad is it, that the Interest and concerns of christ should wither under our hands.
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9. Nothing becomes a greater stumbling block to turn others out of the way of God.
9. Nothing becomes a greater stumbling block to turn Others out of the Way of God.
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Division in the Church begets Atheism in the World.
Division in the Church begets Atheism in the World.
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Men charge all the faults of Professors upon the Religion they profess, and thereby contract such prejudices against it as can never be rooted out.
Men charge all the Faults of Professors upon the Religion they profess, and thereby contract such prejudices against it as can never be rooted out.
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O what an evil is this!
O what an evil is this!
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10. Nothing becomes a greater Joy to our Adversaries, nor gives them a greater advantage to undermine and destroy us.
10. Nothing becomes a greater Joy to our Adversaries, nor gives them a greater advantage to undermine and destroy us.
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While two Birds are pecking one at another, the Kite comes and soops away both. Our Contentions make us first a laughing-stock, then a prey to our Enemies;
While two Birds Are pecking one At Another, the Kite comes and soops away both. Our Contentions make us First a laughingstock, then a prey to our Enemies;
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and therefore they are a sad forerunner of ruine.
and Therefore they Are a sad forerunner of ruin.
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When Abraham went to Sacrifies his Isaac, he found a Ram intangled in the Briars, which God had prepared for a Sacrifice; When Abraham went to Sacrifices his Isaac, he found a Ram entangled in the Briers, which God had prepared for a Sacrifice;
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and if we are intangled in these Briars, we may justly fear we are prepared to be a Sacrifice.
and if we Are entangled in these Briers, we may justly Fear we Are prepared to be a Sacrifice.
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These are some of the many Evils which might be reckoned up, that are in the divisions of Gods People, which may serve to set forth the blessing, and advantage of Union.
These Are Some of the many Evils which might be reckoned up, that Are in the divisions of God's People, which may serve to Set forth the blessing, and advantage of union.
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And therefore when God binds up the breaches of his People, and makes the two sticks one, it is a great mercy.
And Therefore when God binds up the Breaches of his People, and makes the two sticks one, it is a great mercy.
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Shall I not make a little Application of this? I know to whom I speak, which makes it needless;
Shall I not make a little Application of this? I know to whom I speak, which makes it needless;
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but for Sions sake I will not hold my peace.
but for Zions sake I will not hold my peace.
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This Text affords two Uses that suit the end of this days appointment, which you have set apart, partly for Humbling, and partly for rejoycing. This Text affords two Uses that suit the end of this days appointment, which you have Set apart, partly for Humbling, and partly for rejoicing.
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Here is matter of Humbling, that the people of God should be two sticks. Here is matter of Reioycing that God hath made the two sticks one.
Here is matter of Humbling, that the people of God should be two sticks. Here is matter of Rejoicing that God hath made the two sticks one.
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1. Let us Humble our selves before the Lord for our former Divisions.
1. Let us Humble our selves before the Lord for our former Divisions.
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Is their not a Cause? when God calls to contend by Fire, it is a Token of his Anger.
Is their not a Cause? when God calls to contend by Fire, it is a Token of his Anger.
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It is in favour to Israel when he sets the Egyptians against the Egyptians; but when Ephraim, and Manasseh are divided, there is the Anger of God in it,
It is in favour to Israel when he sets the egyptians against the egyptians; but when Ephraim, and Manasses Are divided, there is the Anger of God in it,
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and that should be matter of Mourning.
and that should be matter of Mourning.
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And indeed the only way to a firm Union is to lay the foundation of it in shame and tears for past Divisions.
And indeed the only Way to a firm union is to lay the Foundation of it in shame and tears for past Divisions.
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Even in this sense God lays the beams of his chambers in the waters, and makes the clouds his chariot.
Even in this sense God lays the beams of his chambers in the waters, and makes the Clouds his chariot.
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There is no building without Mortar to hold the stones together, and there it no Mortar without Water.
There is no building without Mortar to hold the stones together, and there it no Mortar without Water.
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When Israel and Judah come out of Babylon, and inquire the way to Sion, and joyn in a Covenant Union, it is all done in Tears, Jer. 50.4, 5. In those days, and in that time, saith the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping, they shall go and seek the Lord their God.
When Israel and Judah come out of Babylon, and inquire the Way to Sion, and join in a Covenant union, it is all done in Tears, Jer. 50.4, 5. In those days, and in that time, Says the Lord, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together, going and weeping, they shall go and seek the Lord their God.
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They shall ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come, let us joyn our selves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten. They shall ask the Way to Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come, let us join our selves to the Lord in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten.
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They use in Faggotting either to twist the bands with some sap in them, or to lay them for a time in water, for when dry, they'l snap;
They use in Faggotting either to twist the bans with Some sap in them, or to lay them for a time in water, for when dry, They'll snap;
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but they'l bend and hold the twisting when well soaked. So the deeper your Humiliation is, the more durable will your Union be.
but They'll bend and hold the twisting when well soaked. So the Deeper your Humiliation is, the more durable will your union be.
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Their is much cause of Humbling on this account. For the Pride of our hearts, only by pride comes contention.
Their is much cause of Humbling on this account. For the Pride of our hearts, only by pride comes contention.
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For the dishonour done to God by these differences. For the reproach brought upon his ways.
For the dishonour done to God by these differences. For the reproach brought upon his ways.
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For the offences and scandals given to many, whereby their Souls have been eternally hazarded:
For the offences and scandals given to many, whereby their Souls have been eternally hazarded:
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And should not the sense of this affect us? Some diseases are called opprobria medicorum, I am sure these are opprobria Theologorum. O let us joyn in this one thing, to mourn together, till we have dissolved our hearts into tears,
And should not the sense of this affect us? some diseases Are called Opprobria Medicorum, I am sure these Are Opprobria Theologorum. Oh let us join in this one thing, to mourn together, till we have dissolved our hearts into tears,
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and see if they'l cun one into another, and let us resolve that nothing shall comfort them,
and see if They'll cun one into Another, and let us resolve that nothing shall Comfort them,
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but peace with God, and peace with one another.
but peace with God, and peace with one Another.
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Ʋse. 2. When we have thus passed through the valley of Baca, and in this sense made it a well, we may then go on to Berachah, and sit down there, blessing and rejoycing in God, who hath made the two sticks one in his hand. Ʋse. 2. When we have thus passed through the valley of Baca, and in this sense made it a well, we may then go on to Berachah, and fit down there, blessing and rejoicing in God, who hath made the two sticks one in his hand.
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If any thing should affect us, the great appearance of God should, wherein he hath put forth so much of his Power, Wisdom, Love, and Mercy.
If any thing should affect us, the great appearance of God should, wherein he hath put forth so much of his Power, Wisdom, Love, and Mercy.
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Is it not a mercy you have long desired and prayed for? And God hath this day returned your prayers,
Is it not a mercy you have long desired and prayed for? And God hath this day returned your Prayers,
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like Noah 's Dove, with an Olive Branch in the mouth.
like Noah is Dove, with an Olive Branch in the Mouth.
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How long did our Fathers sow in Tears for this Harvest, and God hath reserved the reaping time for us their Children? And therefore let us joy before him according to the joy in Harvest.
How long did our Father's sow in Tears for this Harvest, and God hath reserved the reaping time for us their Children? And Therefore let us joy before him according to the joy in Harvest.
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This day hath the Lord rolled away our reproach, for what hath been the reproach we have been silled with? Is it not that we have been a divided people, crumbling into Factions and Parties, fill'd with mutual animosities and jarrs, envying and hating one another? Now God hath brought us to Gilgal, for this day is the reproach rolled away;
This day hath the Lord rolled away our reproach, for what hath been the reproach we have been silled with? Is it not that we have been a divided people, crumbling into Factions and Parties, filled with mutual animosities and jars, envying and hating one Another? Now God hath brought us to Gilgal, for this day is the reproach rolled away;
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and shall not God have the glory of this? You have this day made up one great Breach at which Judgment used to enter.
and shall not God have the glory of this? You have this day made up one great Breach At which Judgement used to enter.
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Ye have gone up into the gaps, and made up the hedge for the house of Israel. You have gone up into the gaps, and made up the hedge for the house of Israel.
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You have this day recovered your strength. Division is a weakening thing: A Kingdom, a House, a Church divided cannot stand.
You have this day recovered your strength. Division is a weakening thing: A Kingdom, a House, a Church divided cannot stand.
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Untwist a Cable and it is easily broken. Divide the strongest Current into many streams, and it becomes shallow and weak.
Untwist a Cable and it is Easily broken. Divide the Strongest Current into many streams, and it becomes shallow and weak.
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You know the story of Scilurus who had Eighty Sons, on his Death-bed he caused a bundle of Arrows to be brought,
You know the story of Scilurus who had Eighty Sons, on his Deathbed he caused a bundle of Arrows to be brought,
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and given to them, and bids them break it; when they had tried successively, they answered, that it was not to be done.
and given to them, and bids them break it; when they had tried successively, they answered, that it was not to be done.
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He bids them take them one by one, and then the work was easie. Thereupon he tells his Sons, if ye agree together you will be strong, and invincible;
He bids them take them one by one, and then the work was easy. Thereupon he tells his Sons, if you agree together you will be strong, and invincible;
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but if you divide, you'l be weak, and easily overcome. God hath in this agreement bundled up his Arrows together;
but if you divide, You'll be weak, and Easily overcome. God hath in this agreement bundled up his Arrows together;
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he hath made the two sticks one; and this is your strength in the hand of the Lord.
he hath made the two sticks one; and this is your strength in the hand of the Lord.
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Therefore he that glorieth let him glory in the Lord.
Therefore he that Glorieth let him glory in the Lord.
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You have done that in this agreement that promises great advantage and comfort to our brethren abroad;
You have done that in this agreement that promises great advantage and Comfort to our brothers abroad;
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it is like the beams of the Sun which diffuse light and heat to thousands at once.
it is like the beams of the Sun which diffuse Light and heat to thousands At once.
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And what can please and rejoyce you, who are by calling, by Duty, by Affection, Men of publick Spirits and Aims, more than to be made such a blessing to the whole Interest of Christ through the Nation?
And what can please and rejoice you, who Are by calling, by Duty, by Affection, Men of public Spirits and Aims, more than to be made such a blessing to the Whole Interest of christ through the nation?
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In this Union you have shewed a high Conformity to Christ, He is all for union.
In this union you have showed a high Conformity to christ, He is all for Union.
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There is a union between him and the Father, a union between him and the Spirit, a union between him and the humane Nature, a union between him and all Believers.
There is a Union between him and the Father, a Union between him and the Spirit, a Union between him and the humane Nature, a Union between him and all Believers.
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And it is such a union as admits of no disunion or dissolution. Nothing can untie it:
And it is such a Union as admits of no disunion or dissolution. Nothing can untie it:
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not faults and failures, not blots or blemishes, no sins or swervings.
not Faults and failures, not blots or blemishes, no Sins or swervings.
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Ah how many infirmities, neglects, omissions, how many weaknesses, wants, and wanderings doth Christ see in us, and yet the union remains.
Ah how many infirmities, neglects, omissions, how many Weaknesses, Wants, and wanderings does christ see in us, and yet the Union remains.
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Now when we are like minded one to another according to Christ Jesus. This highly glorifies God
Now when we Are like minded one to Another according to christ jesus. This highly Glorifies God
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This union is an hopeful means to reconcile others to Religion, and bring them into the ways of Christ.
This Union is an hopeful means to reconcile Others to Religion, and bring them into the ways of christ.
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It is said of the Primitive Christians, They walked with one accord;
It is said of the Primitive Christians, They walked with one accord;
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NONLATINALPHABET, and what fruit had it? the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved.
, and what fruit had it? the Lord added to the Church daily such as should be saved.
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Acts 2.46, 47. How many have estranged themselves from Religion, and cast it off, because of the feuds, and heats of its Professors;
Acts 2.46, 47. How many have estranged themselves from Religion, and cast it off, Because of the feuds, and heats of its Professors;
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afraid to touch it lest they burn their Fingers in the fiery contentions that are kindled by reason of it. Mr. Cotton, on the 2d.
afraid to touch it lest they burn their Fingers in the fiery contentions that Are kindled by reason of it. Mr. Cotton, on the 2d.
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Cant. 7. I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the Roes and by the Hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, Cant 7. I charge you, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem, by the Roes and by the Hinds of the field, that you stir not up,
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nor awake my love till he please; senseth the words thus:nor awake my love till he please; senseth the words thus:
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By the Roes and Hinds are meant young beginners, persons under some preparatory work towards Conversion, who are as shy and fearful as Roes and Hinds, who are affrighted,
By the Roes and Hinds Are meant young beginners, Persons under Some preparatory work towards Conversion, who Are as shy and fearful as Roes and Hinds, who Are affrighted,
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and run at the barking of a Dog; so will these at any offences in the Churches of Christ.
and run At the barking of a Dog; so will these At any offences in the Churches of christ.
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O how many have fallen and been turned out of the way, by the fatal stumbling blocks, which our divisions have laid in the way of their Conversion.
O how many have fallen and been turned out of the Way, by the fatal stumbling blocks, which our divisions have laid in the Way of their Conversion.
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Now God hath this day taken away the stumbling block, by making the two sticks one in his hand.
Now God hath this day taken away the stumbling block, by making the two sticks one in his hand.
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And should we not bless God for this?
And should we not bless God for this?
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God hath intitled you by this agreement to the many and great blessings that are promised in this Chapter to this work.
God hath entitled you by this agreement to the many and great blessings that Are promised in this Chapter to this work.
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Do but see what promises God makes as a consequent of it. 1. It shall be an abiding union. When God unites his people;
Do but see what promises God makes as a consequent of it. 1. It shall be an abiding Union. When God unites his people;
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who or what can divide them? Unions made by the policy and arts of Men for carnal ends and interests, may be broken;
who or what can divide them? Unions made by the policy and arts of Men for carnal ends and interests, may be broken;
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but a union made by God and his Spirit shall not be broken.
but a Union made by God and his Spirit shall not be broken.
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Therefore it is promised, ver. 22. They shall be no more two Nations, neither shall they be divided any more at all. That is one Mercy promised.
Therefore it is promised, ver. 22. They shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided any more At all. That is one Mercy promised.
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2. It shall be attended with a peculiar sanctifying work of the Spirit, ver. 23. Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their detestable things, for I will cleanse them.
2. It shall be attended with a peculiar sanctifying work of the Spirit, ver. 23. Neither shall they defile themselves any more with their detestable things, for I will cleanse them.
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I know how these detestable things are interpreted.
I know how these detestable things Are interpreted.
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But may we not understand them of their divisions too, and the sins caused thereby? I am sure these are detestable things to God, and when his people are made one, they shall become so to them, working to shame and self-lothing, and when they become so, they shall be no more defiling.
But may we not understand them of their divisions too, and the Sins caused thereby? I am sure these Are detestable things to God, and when his people Are made one, they shall become so to them, working to shame and Self-loathing, and when they become so, they shall be no more defiling.
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For I will cleanse them, says God. This is another Mercy promised.
For I will cleanse them, Says God. This is Another Mercy promised.
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3. It shall issue in a closer walking in all the ways and appointments of God.
3. It shall issue in a closer walking in all the ways and appointments of God.
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So ver. 24. They shall walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.
So ver. 24. They shall walk in my Judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.
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They shall consult Divine Institutions, and frame their Worship and Ways according to them. And this is another Mercy promised.
They shall consult Divine Institutions, and frame their Worship and Ways according to them. And this is Another Mercy promised.
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4. It shall have its effect in a closer Covenant union to God ▪ When his people are made one, he will renew his Covenant with them, make it more manifest that God and they are one.
4. It shall have its Effect in a closer Covenant Union to God ▪ When his people Are made one, he will renew his Covenant with them, make it more manifest that God and they Are one.
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A thing is said to be then done in Scripture, when it is made more manifest.
A thing is said to be then done in Scripture, when it is made more manifest.
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Therefore it is said ver. 23. So shall they be my people, and I will be their God. q. d.
Therefore it is said for. 23. So shall they be my people, and I will be their God. q. worser.
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I will make it appear to all the World that these are the people of God,
I will make it appear to all the World that these Are the people of God,
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and that I am the God of this people. That is another Mercy promised. 5. It shall issue in a great advantage, and advance to the Kingdom of Christ.
and that I am the God of this people. That is Another Mercy promised. 5. It shall issue in a great advantage, and advance to the Kingdom of christ.
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And hath not Christ gained a great point among you in this union? I know you can't but see it, and say it.
And hath not christ gained a great point among you in this Union? I know you can't but see it, and say it.
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Division shuts Christ out, union lets him in. This is a door opened in Heaven, for so the Church is called.
Division shuts christ out, Union lets him in. This is a door opened in Heaven, for so the Church is called.
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The everlasting doors are lifted up for the King of glory to come in. The everlasting doors Are lifted up for the King of glory to come in.
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You have prepared the way of the Lord to his Throne, and given him an abundance entrance into his Kingdom by this thing.
You have prepared the Way of the Lord to his Throne, and given him an abundance Entrance into his Kingdom by this thing.
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Then the Lord Christ Reigns indeed when his Church and People serve him with one consent, in one way, and in one Spirit. And therefore when the two sticks are made one, it is said, ver. 24. David my servant shall be king over them. i. e.
Then the Lord christ Reigns indeed when his Church and People serve him with one consent, in one Way, and in one Spirit. And Therefore when the two sticks Are made one, it is said, ver. 24. David my servant shall be King over them. i. e.
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shall reign in the Church more visibly, more powerfully, more gloriously than ever.
shall Reign in the Church more visibly, more powerfully, more gloriously than ever.
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And therefore brethren, lift up your heads, and look for great things to result from this great work of making the two sticks one. I am well perswaded that God hath a great design in this thing,
And Therefore brothers, lift up your Heads, and look for great things to result from this great work of making the two sticks one. I am well persuaded that God hath a great Design in this thing,
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and that it will have a farther extent than you can foresee.
and that it will have a farther extent than you can foresee.
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How far it may reach to hasten the removal of all made things, all false Worship, all humane devisings, who can tell? This is plain in Scripture, that Zions building, and Babylons ruine; How Far it may reach to hasten the removal of all made things, all false Worship, all humane devisings, who can tell? This is plain in Scripture, that Zions building, and Babylons ruin;
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the Lambs Marrying, and the Whores Burning, do go together.
the Lambs Marrying, and the Whores Burning, do go together.
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The Church Militant and Malignant are like a pair of Ballances, or the Buckets of a Well,
The Church Militant and Malignant Are like a pair of Balances, or the Buckets of a Well,
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as one goes up, the other goes down.
as one Goes up, the other Goes down.
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The Spirit of the Lord can't be quieted till the white horses have fetched his people out of Babylon, and the black horses have speeded her destruction.
The Spirit of the Lord can't be quieted till the white Horses have fetched his people out of Babylon, and the black Horses have sped her destruction.
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When the voice from Heaven once calls Gods people out of her, wrath from Heaven will quickly fall upon her. When the voice from Heaven once calls God's people out of her, wrath from Heaven will quickly fallen upon her.
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But whatever the effect of this Dispensation of God be without, I am perswaded it will be great within.
But whatever the Effect of this Dispensation of God be without, I am persuaded it will be great within.
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And therefore look for some glorious appearance of Christ both in your Churches, and Ministry, as the result and blessed fruit of it. For,
And Therefore look for Some glorious appearance of christ both in your Churches, and Ministry, as the result and blessed fruit of it. For,
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6. It shall be attended with great Church Mercies.
6. It shall be attended with great Church mercies.
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So it is said, ver. 26, 27. I will set my Sanctuary in the midst of them, my Tabernacle also shall be with them.
So it is said, ver. 26, 27. I will Set my Sanctuary in the midst of them, my Tabernacle also shall be with them.
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What is this Sanctuary? the Septuagint render it NONLATINALPHABET, my holy things. It imports Purity of Gospel Worship. That in Ezek. 43.11. explains it.
What is this Sanctuary? the septuagint render it, my holy things. It imports Purity of Gospel Worship. That in Ezekiel 43.11. explains it.
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Shew them the form of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the going out, and the comings in thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the Laws thereof, Show them the from of the house, and the fashion thereof, and the going out, and the comings in thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the Laws thereof,
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and write it in their sight that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them. and write it in their sighed that they may keep the Whole from thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and do them.
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This is setting his Sanctuary and Tabernacle in the midst of us:
This is setting his Sanctuary and Tabernacle in the midst of us:
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And this receives farther light from that of John, Rev. 21.2, 3. When he saw new Jerusalem coming down from God, then he heard a voice out of heaven saying,
And this receives farther Light from that of John, Rev. 21.2, 3. When he saw new Jerusalem coming down from God, then he herd a voice out of heaven saying,
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Behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them. Are not these great Mercies?Behold the Tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them. are not these great mercies?
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7. Nay it is such a Union as shall have its effect in a great increase. Division is a scattering judgment;
7. Nay it is such a union as shall have its Effect in a great increase. Division is a scattering judgement;
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I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. But union and concord are blessed with increase. I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel. But Union and concord Are blessed with increase.
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When were the Churches multiplied? but when they were at peace and walked together in the fear of the Lord,
When were the Churches multiplied? but when they were At peace and walked together in the Fear of the Lord,
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and in the comfort of the holy Ghost, Acts 9.31.and in the Comfort of the holy Ghost, Acts 9.31.
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Therefore God here doth not only promise to make them one, but so to make them out, that they shall thereby be many, ver. 26. I will multiply them. And therefore sing O barren, thou that didst not bear, for thou shalt break forth on the right hand,
Therefore God Here does not only promise to make them one, but so to make them out, that they shall thereby be many, ver. 26. I will multiply them. And Therefore sing Oh barren, thou that didst not bear, for thou shalt break forth on the right hand,
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and on the left, and thy seed shall make the desolate Cities to be inhabited. And this is another Mercy here promised.and on the left, and thy seed shall make the desolate Cities to be inhabited. And this is Another Mercy Here promised.
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O the many Mercies that are the birth of this one Mercy!
Oh the many mercies that Are the birth of this one Mercy!
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And therefore if the two sticks are made one, give the glory to him who hath made them one, and hath said they shall be one in his hand.
And Therefore if the two sticks Are made one, give the glory to him who hath made them one, and hath said they shall be one in his hand.
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For it the Lords doing, and should be marvellous in our eyes. For it the lords doing, and should be marvellous in our eyes.
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And that the wonderful work of God may be to you matter of lasting joy, give me leave to direct about it a little.
And that the wondered work of God may be to you matter of lasting joy, give me leave to Direct about it a little.
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1. Labour to manifest this union. If God hath made the two Sticks one, let it appear that they are one.
1. Labour to manifest this Union. If God hath made the two Sticks one, let it appear that they Are one.
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Make it evident by seeking each others welfare, rejoyce in the gifts, and graces, and successes of others,
Make it evident by seeking each Others welfare, rejoice in the Gifts, and graces, and Successes of Others,
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as if they were our own; contributing your counsels, assistance, sympathy, and prayers for the common good.
as if they were our own; contributing your Counsels, assistance, Sympathy, and Prayers for the Common good.
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When we live and act as they that have but one Essence and Interest, this makes the union manifest,
When we live and act as they that have but one Essence and Interest, this makes the Union manifest,
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and shews that we are in a sense one, as God and Christ are one. 2. Use all means to preserve the union.
and shows that we Are in a sense one, as God and christ Are one. 2. Use all means to preserve the Union.
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God hath made the two sticks one, and he looks you should preserve the oneness. You come hardly by it, don t let it go;
God hath made the two sticks one, and he looks you should preserve the oneness. You come hardly by it, dONE tO let it go;
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it hath cost many prayers to obtain it, and therefore we should spare no cost to preserve it.
it hath cost many Prayers to obtain it, and Therefore we should spare no cost to preserve it.
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What is hardly got, should not be easily lost:
What is hardly god, should not be Easily lost:
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It is as much a Duty to endeavour to keep it, as it was to seek it.
It is as much a Duty to endeavour to keep it, as it was to seek it.
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Indeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Need I use any Motives to press this? Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace. Need I use any Motives to press this?
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1. How many unities doth the Apostle urge as Arguments for the maintaining this Unity? All things in Religion are reduced to one, that the people of God may be one, 1. How many unities does the Apostle urge as Arguments for the maintaining this Unity? All things in Religion Are reduced to one, that the people of God may be one,
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and abide one, Eph. 4 4. There is one body, and one spirit, one hope of your calling;
and abide one, Ephesians 4 4. There is one body, and one Spirit, one hope of your calling;
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one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
one Lord, one faith, one Baptism;
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one God and father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. one God and father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
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How many Ones are here to move the People of God to be one.
How many Ones Are Here to move the People of God to be one.
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[ 1. There is one Body. ] As Christ had but one natural Body, so he hath but one Mystical.
[ 1. There is one Body. ] As christ had but one natural Body, so he hath but one Mystical.
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Christ hath many Members, but he hath but one body, and all that believe in Christ are that one body. Now how monstrous is it for the Members of the same Body to fight one against another, to rend and tare one another;
christ hath many Members, but he hath but one body, and all that believe in christ Are that one body. Now how monstrous is it for the Members of the same Body to fight one against Another, to rend and tear one Another;
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for the Hand to pluck out the Eye, the Mouth to tear the Hand, &c. What nearer then Members of the same Body? Brethren that have been NONLATINALPHABET;
for the Hand to pluck out the Eye, the Mouth to tear the Hand, etc. What nearer then Members of the same Body? Brothers that have been;
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out of the same Womb, have been divided in Interest and Affections, and have defaced all feelings of Nature.
out of the same Womb, have been divided in Interest and Affections, and have defaced all feelings of Nature.
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You have instances of this in Cain and Abel, Jacob and Esau. But it is not so with Members of the same Body:
You have instances of this in Cain and Abel, Jacob and Esau But it is not so with Members of the same Body:
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They care one for another, and perform their several Offices for the common good. Now ye are not only Friends and Brethren, but Members of one Body.
They care one for Another, and perform their several Offices for the Common good. Now you Are not only Friends and Brothers, but Members of one Body.
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2. There is one Spirit. ] As all the natural Members of the same Body have but one and the same Soul,
2. There is one Spirit. ] As all the natural Members of the same Body have but one and the same Soul,
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so all the Members of the Mystical Body of Christ, have one and the same Spirit. One Spirit to inlighten and teach, one Spirit to sanctifie,
so all the Members of the Mystical Body of christ, have one and the same Spirit. One Spirit to inlighten and teach, one Spirit to sanctify,
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and one Spirit to direct and lead.
and one Spirit to Direct and led.
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Why then should they not have one heart, and one way, when they are taught and led by one Spirit? Is he not the Spirit of Love and Meekness?
Why then should they not have one heart, and one Way, when they Are taught and led by one Spirit? Is he not the Spirit of Love and Meekness?
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3. There is one hope of our Calling; ] i. e. One Heaven, our hoped for Glory, to which all are called.
3. There is one hope of our Calling; ] i. e. One Heaven, our hoped for Glory, to which all Are called.
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There is one Inheritance for all the Saints; and why should theer not be one Heart in them that have one Inheritance.
There is one Inheritance for all the Saints; and why should theer not be one Heart in them that have one Inheritance.
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4. There's one Lord, ] and that is the Lord Christ, whom we all worship and serve:
4. There's one Lord, ] and that is the Lord christ, whom we all worship and serve:
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And shall fellow Servants differ that have the same Lord? Is Christ divided? 5. There is one Faith. ] One Systeme of Christian Doctrine;
And shall fellow Servants differ that have the same Lord? Is christ divided? 5. There is one Faith. ] One System of Christian Doctrine;
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and if their be but one Faith, why should we not be united therein in one judgment?
and if their be but one Faith, why should we not be united therein in one judgement?
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6. There is one Baptism. ] This is that Sacrament whereby we are distinguished from the unbelieving World,
6. There is one Baptism. ] This is that Sacrament whereby we Are distinguished from the unbelieving World,
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and incorporated into the Body of Christ. As many as have been baptized into Christ, have put on Christ.
and incorporated into the Body of christ. As many as have been baptised into christ, have put on christ.
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And shall we by our discords unbaptize our selves, by dividing from that Body into which we were baptized?
And shall we by our discords unbaptize our selves, by dividing from that Body into which we were baptised?
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7. There is one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all,
7. There is one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all,
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and in all ] All these are to be restrained to the Church. Father of all, by Regeneration; above all, by his Dominion;
and in all ] All these Are to be restrained to the Church. Father of all, by Regeneration; above all, by his Dominion;
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through all, by his Presence and special Providence; in all, by his Spirit and Grace.through all, by his Presence and special Providence; in all, by his Spirit and Grace.
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And shall not we be one that have one God? Shall he be over us, and through us, and in us, and should not this be an Argument to preserve Union among us?
And shall not we be one that have one God? Shall he be over us, and through us, and in us, and should not this be an Argument to preserve union among us?
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Motive 2. This is one great end of all Christs undertakings. It was one end of his coming into the World;Motive 2. This is one great end of all Christ undertakings. It was one end of his coming into the World;
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That in the fulness of time he might gather together in one, all things in Christ. Eph. 1.10. It was one end of his Ministry;That in the fullness of time he might gather together in one, all things in christ. Ephesians 1.10. It was one end of his Ministry;
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and therefore he doth so frequently inculcate it. These things I command you, that ye love one another, John 15.17. and John 13.34, 35. It was much the matter of his Prayer for Believers, That they all may be one.
and Therefore he does so frequently inculcate it. These things I command you, that you love one Another, John 15.17. and John 13.34, 35. It was much the matter of his Prayer for Believers, That they all may be one.
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He urges it again and again, no less then four times in three Verses, John 17.21, 21, 23. It was one end of his Death, to gather together in one the children of God that are scattered abroad. John 11.50. See Ephes. 2.14, 15, 16. It was one end of his ascension, and pouring out of his Spirit.
He urges it again and again, no less then four times in three Verses, John 17.21, 21, 23. It was one end of his Death, to gather together in one the children of God that Are scattered abroad. John 11.50. See Ephesians 2.14, 15, 16. It was one end of his Ascension, and pouring out of his Spirit.
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It was not only to unite us to God, but to one another. He is the great uniting principle;
It was not only to unite us to God, but to one Another. He is the great uniting principle;
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therefore the oneness of Believers is called the unity of the Spirit.
Therefore the oneness of Believers is called the unity of the Spirit.
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You see how much the Heart of Christ was set upon this oneness among his People. Is this no motive? You see how much the Heart of christ was Set upon this oneness among his People. Is this no motive?
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3. This is an evident badge, a manifest character of our Discipleship to Christ. John 13.35. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye love one another.
3. This is an evident badge, a manifest character of our Discipleship to christ. John 13.35. By this shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another.
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But if ye do not, whose Disciples will ye be known to be then? 4. Let that of the Psalmist be a motive.
But if you do not, whose Disciples will you be known to be then? 4. Let that of the Psalmist be a motive.
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How good and pleasant it is for brethren to live together in unity. Some things are good, but they are not pleasant; as Afflictions.How good and pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity. some things Are good, but they Are not pleasant; as Afflictions.
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Some things are pleasant, but they are not good; as Sins and Corruptions. Some things are neither good, nor pleasant; as Envy and Malice:
some things Are pleasant, but they Are not good; as Sins and Corruptions. some things Are neither good, nor pleasant; as Envy and Malice:
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But Unity among Brethren is good and pleasant; and so hath in it a double excellency,
But Unity among Brothers is good and pleasant; and so hath in it a double excellency,
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for which it should be sought and imbraced. 5. It is an evidence that God is accomplishing the latter day promises upon you.
for which it should be sought and embraced. 5. It is an evidence that God is accomplishing the latter day promises upon you.
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Zeph. 3.9 Then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent. And Zech. 14.9. In that day shall the Lord be one, and his name one. Zephaniah 3.9 Then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent. And Zechariah 14.9. In that day shall the Lord be one, and his name one.
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What day is that? When the Lord shall be King over all the Earth. 6. Nothing puts a greater beauty and glory upon you in the eyes of others, then this: Cant. 6.9. My dove, my undefied is but one, she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her.
What day is that? When the Lord shall be King over all the Earth. 6. Nothing puts a greater beauty and glory upon you in the eyes of Others, then this: Cant 6.9. My dove, my undefied is but one, she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bore her.
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And what follows? The daughters saw her, and blessed her, yea, the Queens, and Concubines, and they praised her.
And what follows? The daughters saw her, and blessed her, yea, the Queen's, and Concubines, and they praised her.
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Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun,
Who is she that looks forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun,
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and terrible as an army with banners. 7. This is that which secures the presence of God with you.and terrible as an army with banners. 7. This is that which secures the presence of God with you.
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Live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
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These are some of the many Motives I might urge for the preserving this Union, which is so great a Duty upon all the Churches; These Are Some of the many Motives I might urge for the preserving this union, which is so great a Duty upon all the Churches;
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but more especially upon you, that are their guides and leaders; you are to go before them in it as the he goats of the Flock.
but more especially upon you, that Are their guides and leaders; you Are to go before them in it as the he Goats of the Flock.
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Therefore you should be the great examples of it. The Faces of the Cherubims in the Temple looked one towards another:
Therefore you should be the great Examples of it. The Faces of the Cherubims in the Temple looked one towards Another:
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Which some think signified the agreement that should be among the Ministers of the Gospel. So the six branches of the golden Candlestick joyn'd all in one;
Which Some think signified the agreement that should be among the Ministers of the Gospel. So the six branches of the golden Candlestick joined all in one;
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which intimates that they who hold out the light of Truth to others should be one among themselves.
which intimates that they who hold out the Light of Truth to Others should be one among themselves.
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Your Place, Calling, Office and Work, wherewith God hath be trusted you, do with a loud voice call you to this:
Your Place, Calling, Office and Work, wherewith God hath be trusted you, do with a loud voice call you to this:
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More then the saving your own Souls lies upon your hands.
More then the Saving your own Souls lies upon your hands.
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The Glory of Christ, the promoting his Name and Interest, the building up his Church, the inlarging his Kingdom and Dominion, are the great part committed to you.
The Glory of christ, the promoting his Name and Interest, the building up his Church, the enlarging his Kingdom and Dominion, Are the great part committed to you.
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Are not your Names among the Angels who are to pour out the Vials upon the Earth? For it is the vengeance of the Temple, and the Vials are in the hands of the Angels that come out of the Temple.
are not your Names among the Angels who Are to pour out the Vials upon the Earth? For it is the vengeance of the Temple, and the Vials Are in the hands of the Angels that come out of the Temple.
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Now I pray mark how they are clothed, in pure and white linnen, and their breasts girded with golden girdles. Rev. 15.6. This denotes Purity, Peace and Unity.
Now I pray mark how they Are clothed, in pure and white linen, and their breasts girded with golden girdles. Rev. 15.6. This denotes Purity, Peace and Unity.
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And how must these Vials be poured out? By Preaching the everlasting Gospel. And pray mind, the Preaching the everlasting Gospel is said to be the work but of one Angel, Rev. 14.6. and, yet the pouring out the Vials is the work of seven;
And how must these Vials be poured out? By Preaching the everlasting Gospel. And pray mind, the Preaching the everlasting Gospel is said to be the work but of one Angel, Rev. 14.6. and, yet the pouring out the Vials is the work of seven;
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to shew their unitedness in the Gospel, and cause of Christ against Antichrist. Brethren, What design God may have to honour you in making use of your Gifts,
to show their unitedness in the Gospel, and cause of christ against Antichrist. Brothers, What Design God may have to honour you in making use of your Gifts,
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and Learning, and Zeal for dethroning the Beast, and promoting the Kingdom of Christ, who can tell? But this I can tell, that it can never be done,
and Learning, and Zeal for dethroning the Beast, and promoting the Kingdom of christ, who can tell? But this I can tell, that it can never be done,
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but by a Spirit of Love and Union; and should we not labour to preserve it?
but by a Spirit of Love and union; and should we not labour to preserve it?
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Quest. I but how shall it be done. Answ. 1. Labour to remove all the causes of division.Quest. I but how shall it be done. Answer 1. Labour to remove all the Causes of division.
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Look back and see what root our discords sprang from? Come they not hence, even of our lusts? Whatever you find to have been the cause of them;
Look back and see what root our discords sprang from? Come they not hence, even of our Lustiest? Whatever you find to have been the cause of them;
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whether Spiritual Pride, or a Contentious Disposition, or an affectation of Singularity, or errour of Opinion,
whither Spiritual Pride, or a Contentious Disposition, or an affectation of Singularity, or error of Opinion,
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or admiration of Mens Persons, or a sourness of Spirit, or an ambition of drawing Disciples after us.
or admiration of Men's Persons, or a sourness of Spirit, or an ambition of drawing Disciples After us.
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Let the cause be what it will, it must be removed, if you would have the Union preserved.
Let the cause be what it will, it must be removed, if you would have the union preserved.
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2. Take heed of passing rigorous Censures on every light occasion, and making the worst of matters.
2. Take heed of passing rigorous Censures on every Light occasion, and making the worst of matters.
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In weighing the Actions of others, be sure alwayes to cast in the allowance of Humane Frailty;
In weighing the Actions of Others, be sure always to cast in the allowance of Humane Frailty;
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because it is that which you expect many grains of for your self, when another holds the scale.
Because it is that which you expect many grains of for your self, when Another holds the scale.
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This austerity and sourness of Spirit, is usually attended with a double mischief;
This austerity and sourness of Spirit, is usually attended with a double mischief;
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it hinders Union where it is indeavoured, and it often breaks it where it is attained.
it hinders union where it is endeavoured, and it often breaks it where it is attained.
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Those NONLATINALPHABET that examine all things by the rigid rule of extream right, are neither just nor wise.
Those that examine all things by the rigid Rule of extreme right, Are neither just nor wise.
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They are not just to the Rule, which requires Moderation, and bearing and forbearing, where the case needs it.
They Are not just to the Rule, which requires Moderation, and bearing and forbearing, where the case needs it.
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Nor are they wise for themselves: For such, Solomon sayes, trouble their own flesh. 3. Take heed of impropriating Christ to a party. A common evil; but a great one.
Nor Are they wise for themselves: For such, Solomon Says, trouble their own Flesh. 3. Take heed of impropriating christ to a party. A Common evil; but a great one.
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It was the sin of the Church of Corinth; Every one of you saith, I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ.
It was the since of the Church of Corinth; Every one of you Says, I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of christ.
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Now the Apostle reproves them all, as well them that said I am of Christ, as any of the rest.
Now the Apostle reproves them all, as well them that said I am of christ, as any of the rest.
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But why did he reprove them? Is it not a Duty to be of Christ,
But why did he reprove them? Is it not a Duty to be of christ,
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and to own him above all? Yes, in a way of Union and Communion, but not in a way of Faction and Division.
and to own him above all? Yes, in a Way of union and Communion, but not in a Way of Faction and Division.
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We are to own Christ in a way of preference above all, but not in opposition to any.
We Are to own christ in a Way of preference above all, but not in opposition to any.
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We are to exalt him as the Author of our Faith, but not so as to flight the instruments of our Faith, which is the sin the Apostle here reproves.
We Are to exalt him as the Author of our Faith, but not so as to flight the Instruments of our Faith, which is the since the Apostle Here reproves.
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They were for prefering one Minister to the contempt of another.
They were for preferring one Minister to the contempt of Another.
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One was for Paul against Apollo, another for Apollo against Paul; a third for Peter against them both;
One was for Paul against Apollo, Another for Apollo against Paul; a third for Peter against them both;
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a fourth was neither for one nor the other, but for Christ against them all;
a fourth was neither for one nor the other, but for christ against them all;
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i. e. they cryed down all Humane Ministry, and were for the immediate teachings of Christ without any means or instruments.i. e. they cried down all Humane Ministry, and were for the immediate teachings of christ without any means or Instruments.
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Now thus to say, I am of Christ, is a sin.
Now thus to say, I am of christ, is a since.
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For as we must not make a Christ of Means, by resting upon them, so nor may we lay aside Means, expecting Christ should do all without them.
For as we must not make a christ of Means, by resting upon them, so nor may we lay aside Means, expecting christ should do all without them.
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Be so for Christ as not to despise Ministry. Be so for the Ministry of one, as not to despise another.
Be so for christ as not to despise Ministry. Be so for the Ministry of one, as not to despise Another.
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Do not impropriate Christ to any party.
Do not impropriate christ to any party.
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It is a dividing Spirit to say, Lo here is Christ, or lo there is Christ.
It is a dividing Spirit to say, Lo Here is christ, or lo there is christ.
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It is to unfaint the whole World to Consecrate our own way. And this is a provoking thing, and must needs stir up strife and envy; It is to unfaint the Whole World to Consecrate our own Way. And this is a provoking thing, and must needs stir up strife and envy;
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for every man is concerned when his right and title is called in question.
for every man is concerned when his right and title is called in question.
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The Apostle discovers another Spirit, and more truly Catholick, when he writes to this Church, 1 Cor. 1.2. To the saints at Corinth, and to all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both yours and ours.
The Apostle discovers Another Spirit, and more truly Catholic, when he writes to this Church, 1 Cor. 1.2. To the Saints At Corinth, and to all that in every place call upon the name of jesus christ our Lord, both yours and ours.
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He seems to check that proud and envious humour which would so inclose Christ to a party,
He seems to check that proud and envious humour which would so enclose christ to a party,
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as to deny and defeat all other claims. Jesus Christ, both theirs and ours. Like that of Christ, My father and your father, my God and your God. John 20.17. 4. See that your Union be laid in Truth and Holiness. (1.) In Truth:
as to deny and defeat all other claims. jesus christ, both theirs and ours. Like that of christ, My father and your father, my God and your God. John 20.17. 4. See that your union be laid in Truth and Holiness. (1.) In Truth:
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That must have the first place, love the truth and peace. Union in Errours, in false Principles, is no better than a confederacy against Christ. And say not a confederacy.
That must have the First place, love the truth and peace. union in Errors, in false Principles, is no better than a confederacy against christ. And say not a confederacy.
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That is a cursed accommodation that is made to the disservice of Religion; because while we thus make peace with Men, we make a breach with God.
That is a cursed accommodation that is made to the disservice of Religion; Because while we thus make peace with Men, we make a breach with God.
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(2.) Let your Union be founded in Holiness. It will not stand if it be not upon this bottom.
(2.) Let your union be founded in Holiness. It will not stand if it be not upon this bottom.
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Loose Zeal is not unity, but compliance. Follow peace with all men, and holiness; without which no man shall see the Lord.
Lose Zeal is not unity, but compliance. Follow peace with all men, and holiness; without which no man shall see the Lord.
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A Man may see God without Peace, but he can't see God without Holiness.
A Man may see God without Peace, but he can't see God without Holiness.
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Peace is a sort of provision that will not keep if it be not well salted:
Peace is a sort of provision that will not keep if it be not well salted:
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Therefore our Lord Christ hath taught you how to preserve it: Mark 9.50. Have salt in your selves, and have peace one with another.
Therefore our Lord christ hath taught you how to preserve it: Mark 9.50. Have salt in your selves, and have peace one with Another.
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5. Keep Love in constant exercise. This is a true principle of Union. It is not only the knot that ties it, but the bond that holds it. 5. Keep Love in constant exercise. This is a true principle of union. It is not only the knot that ties it, but the bound that holds it.
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It is the cement that holds the stones of Christs Spiritual Temple together.
It is the cement that holds the stones of Christ Spiritual Temple together.
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This was the sacred sodder which united the Primitive Christians so firmly of old, that they were of one heart, and one soul.
This was the sacred sodder which united the Primitive Christians so firmly of old, that they were of one heart, and one soul.
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We are united to Christ by Faith, but to one another by Love:
We Are united to christ by Faith, but to one Another by Love:
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And we should be careful to strengthen both the bands, that neither of them be broken.
And we should be careful to strengthen both the bans, that neither of them be broken.
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The true Mother would rather lose the Child, then see it divided.
The true Mother would rather loose the Child, then see it divided.
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Among the Romans they had a Temple dedicated Jovi depositorio, because there they laid aside their quarrels and differences before they enter'd into the Senate.
Among the Romans they had a Temple dedicated Jovi depositorio, Because there they laid aside their quarrels and differences before they entered into the Senate.
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Shall Heathens lay aside their mutual jars for common good, and shall not the Ministers of the Gospel do it much more for the Churches safety?
Shall heathens lay aside their mutual jars for Common good, and shall not the Ministers of the Gospel do it much more for the Churches safety?
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6. Pray much for that wisdom that is from above, which is pure, peaceable, gentle, and easie to be intreated. Jam. 3.17. 3. Indeavour what in you lies to perfect this Union.
6. prey much for that Wisdom that is from above, which is pure, peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated. Jam. 3.17. 3. Endeavour what in you lies to perfect this union.
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Nothing less then this will fully answer the Prayer of Christ.
Nothing less then this will Fully answer the Prayer of christ.
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He doth not only pray that his people may be made one, but that they may be made perfect in one. John 17.23.
He does not only pray that his people may be made one, but that they may be made perfect in one. John 17.23.
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And if Christ prays for it, ought not we to indeavour it;
And if christ prays for it, ought not we to endeavour it;
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that we may be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgment?
that we may be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgement?
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And because the oneness can never be fully perfected here, therefore let us long for Heaven, where this Blessing shall be compleat.
And Because the oneness can never be Fully perfected Here, Therefore let us long for Heaven, where this Blessing shall be complete.
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Here we injoy it by way of initiation, their it will be in consummation. All partition Walls shall then be destroyed.
Here we enjoy it by Way of initiation, their it will be in consummation. All partition Walls shall then be destroyed.
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There all contrary Opinions, and differing Sentiments shall cease. Their Luther and Zuinglius, Hooper and Ridley, shall be all of a mind.
There all contrary Opinions, and differing Sentiments shall cease. Their Luther and Zwingli, Hooper and Ridley, shall be all of a mind.
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Many Spiritual Gifts and Graces shall cease there; whether there be prophecies, they shall fail, or whether there be tongues, they shall cease.
Many Spiritual Gifts and Graces shall cease there; whither there be prophecies, they shall fail, or whither there be tongues, they shall cease.
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Nay Faith, Hope, Repentance, &c. they shall cease too;
Nay Faith, Hope, Repentance, etc. they shall cease too;
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but Charity never fails. Love and Union shall go with you to Heaven, and shall be a part of the Saints felicity for ever.
but Charity never fails. Love and union shall go with you to Heaven, and shall be a part of the Saints felicity for ever.
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It shall no more be said, I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, but God shall be all in all.
It shall no more be said, I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, but God shall be all in all.
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I will conclude all with a short Exhortation, and a Prayer as short. The Exhortation is in Philip. 2. five first Verses.
I will conclude all with a short Exhortation, and a Prayer as short. The Exhortation is in Philip. 2. five First Verses.
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If their be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the spirit, If their be Therefore any consolation in christ, if any Comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit,
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if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind:
if any bowels and Mercies, fulfil you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind:
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Let nothing be done through strife, or vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better then themselves.
Let nothing be done through strife, or vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better then themselves.
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Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of Others.
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Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. That is the Exhortation.Let this mind be in you which was also in christ jesus. That is the Exhortation.
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The Prayer is in Rom. 15.5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards 〈 … 〉 according to Christ Jesus, that ye may with one mind,
The Prayer is in Rom. 15.5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like minded one towards 〈 … 〉 according to christ jesus, that you may with one mind,
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and one mouth glorifie God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Then will the Two Sticks be One in the hand of the Lord.and one Mouth Glorify God, even the father of our Lord jesus christ. Then will the Two Sticks be One in the hand of the Lord.
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To him be glory in all the Churches by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages. AMEN. FINIS. To him be glory in all the Churches by christ jesus, throughout all ages. AMEN. FINIS.
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