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The Wise Gospel-Preacher's Praise and Practice. ECCLES. 12.9, 10, 11. 9. Moreover, because the Preacher was Wise, he still taught the People Knowledge;
The Wise Gospel-Preacher's Praise and Practice. ECCLES. 12.9, 10, 11. 9. Moreover, Because the Preacher was Wise, he still taught the People Knowledge;
The Preacher. 4. That which is related or declared concerning him, and that in these Particulars. First, The Act; his constancy in teaching, &c. Secondly, Perseverance in his Work;
The Preacher. 4. That which is related or declared Concerning him, and that in these Particulars. First, The Act; his constancy in teaching, etc. Secondly, Perseverance in his Work;
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as spoken of the Typical Solomon; but as Prophetical, and pointing at a greater than Solomon, our Lord Jesus, That so spake as never man spake, John 7.46.
as spoken of the Typical Solomon; but as Prophetical, and pointing At a greater than Solomon, our Lord jesus, That so spoke as never man spoke, John 7.46.
even so great variety and plenty, that even the wisest of Moralists or Naturalists scarce knew what need or end there is even of that variety or plenty, unless to commend the Creator.
even so great variety and plenty, that even the Wisest of Moralists or Naturalists scarce knew what need or end there is even of that variety or plenty, unless to commend the Creator.
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That so God might say as Isaiah 5. What could I have done more for my Vineyard, which I have not done? And this Job tells you, Chap. 33.14, 15. So Solomon in the 9th of his Proverbs. Even so hath he done under the Gospel, not tying us to any one Way or Means,
That so God might say as Isaiah 5. What could I have done more for my Vineyard, which I have not done? And this Job tells you, Chap. 33.14, 15. So Solomon in the 9th of his Proverbs. Even so hath he done under the Gospel, not tying us to any one Way or Means,
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We have the Heaven and the Earth declaring his Glory and Handywork, Psal. 19. Also we have the Law and Statutes of God in his Scripture, which is able to make the Man of God wise unto Salvation.
We have the Heaven and the Earth declaring his Glory and Handiwork, Psalm 19. Also we have the Law and Statutes of God in his Scripture, which is able to make the Man of God wise unto Salvation.
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We have Mercy and Judgment, all whispering to us, Fear ye the Lord. So that we may truly say, God as well as Man hath his Moreovers. And we serve not a hard Master,
We have Mercy and Judgement, all whispering to us, fear you the Lord. So that we may truly say, God as well as Man hath his Moreovers. And we serve not a hard Master,
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nor is our reproof and destruction less than sufficiently of our selves. Now the Grounds and Reasons why God walks thus towards his People are briefly these.
nor is our reproof and destruction less than sufficiently of our selves. Now the Grounds and Reasons why God walks thus towards his People Are briefly these.
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Reas. 2. God makes his Provisions to be very large and plentiful, affording us moreovers, to the end that we might with the more ease and facility do his Will,
Reas. 2. God makes his Provisions to be very large and plentiful, affording us moreovers, to the end that we might with the more ease and facility do his Will,
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so Isa. 28.9, 10, 11, 12. and this the Apostle seems to eye, Acts 17.30, 31. And the Prophet Micah, Chap. 6.6, 7, 8. Christ saith, His Yoke is easie, and his Burthen light;
so Isaiah 28.9, 10, 11, 12. and this the Apostle seems to eye, Acts 17.30, 31. And the Prophet micah, Chap. 6.6, 7, 8. christ Says, His Yoke is easy, and his Burden Light;
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since God can say to all such, What need I have done more than what I have done? This God pleads for himself, 2 Chron. 36.15, 16. and Luke 13.7, 8, 9.
since God can say to all such, What need I have done more than what I have done? This God pleads for himself, 2 Chronicles 36.15, 16. and Lycia 13.7, 8, 9.
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let this first admonish us to believe how inexcusable wicked and ungodly Men and Women are, who have God's overpluses and moreovers; I mean, that living under the light of the Gospel among the Saints, enjoy such means to better them, and change them;
let this First admonish us to believe how inexcusable wicked and ungodly Men and Women Are, who have God's overpluses and moreovers; I mean, that living under the Light of the Gospel among the Saints, enjoy such means to better them, and change them;
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For the Earth which drinketh in the Rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth Herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed receiveth blessing from God:
For the Earth which Drinketh in the Rain that comes oft upon it, and brings forth Herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed receives blessing from God:
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Like unto many now-adayes that say, What need so much Preaching? Yea, What need of such long Preaching? Is not shorter Preaching better Preaching? I beseech you take heed of such thoughts,
Like unto many nowadays that say, What need so much Preaching? Yea, What need of such long Preaching? Is not shorter Preaching better Preaching? I beseech you take heed of such thoughts,
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as to Degrees or Measures, to one three, to another five Tallents, and shall he that hath received the least, be thought unmeet to have the freedom to improve his Measure for his Lords Honour,
as to Degrees or Measures, to one three, to Another five Talents, and shall he that hath received the least, be Thought unmeet to have the freedom to improve his Measure for his lords Honour,
dare any say the time is waste, and the Message too long? Not remembring, that although he that can speak but five words understandingly, must be accepted;
Dare any say the time is waste, and the Message too long? Not remembering, that although he that can speak but five words understandingly, must be accepted;
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and more humble spirited, truly hungring and thirsting after Gospel-Ordinances. Lastly, Let it be a word of Exhortation, If our Means and Provisions be abundant,
and more humble spirited, truly hungering and thirsting After Gospel ordinances. Lastly, Let it be a word of Exhortation, If our Means and Provisions be abundant,
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Now let us consider the next Particular, which contains the Reason of what the Preacher said or did, that is in these words, Because the Preacher was Wise.
Now let us Consider the next Particular, which contains the Reason of what the Preacher said or did, that is in these words, Because the Preacher was Wise.
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First; How this suits with some other of Scripture-Expressions, for Solomon to commend himself, or to say the Preacher was Wife, or Painful, yea, Useful also.
First; How this suits with Some other of Scriptural expressions, for Solomon to commend himself, or to say the Preacher was Wife, or Painful, yea, Useful also.
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So Paul did, 2 Cor. 2. and it Gal. 1.12, to 19. with chap. 2.6, 7, 8, 9. An• thus Nehemiah acted, in chap. 5. from vers. 14 to the close of the Chapter.
So Paul did, 2 Cor. 2. and it Gal. 1.12, to 19. with chap. 2.6, 7, 8, 9. An• thus Nehemiah acted, in chap. 5. from vers. 14 to the close of the Chapter.
And thus I conceive if Solomon did commit this to the Churches Treasury, from his own Hand or Pen, in this latter sense he might humbly and innocently do it.
And thus I conceive if Solomon did commit this to the Churches Treasury, from his own Hand or Pen, in this latter sense he might humbly and innocently do it.
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and any Brother or Member of that Church, who was able, though not so able, might as freely and as lawfully preach as Solomon, as that passage Acts 13.15. compared with Luke 4.16, 17. Ye men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the People, say on:
and any Brother or Member of that Church, who was able, though not so able, might as freely and as lawfully preach as Solomon, as that passage Acts 13.15. compared with Lycia 4.16, 17. You men and brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the People, say on:
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But still the Question is, What Wisdom that is that is here treated of? or is Preaching Wisdom, even that Wisdom without which a man cannot be competent or profitable Preacher?
But still the Question is, What Wisdom that is that is Here treated of? or is Preaching Wisdom, even that Wisdom without which a man cannot be competent or profitable Preacher?
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thou• when all is done, no doubt, but so saying, m• make some marvel, and others be mad with me, 〈 ◊ 〉 once the Silver-Smiths were with Paul, when 〈 ◊ 〉 cryed down their Diana, by whom they had a their Wealth,
thou• when all is done, no doubt, but so saying, m• make Some marvel, and Others be mad with me, 〈 ◊ 〉 once the Silver-Smiths were with Paul, when 〈 ◊ 〉 cried down their Diana, by whom they had a their Wealth,
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as have the School-masters, Tutor Academists, Collegiats, Parsons, Doctors, Pr••lates, Popes, with all the residue of that crue 〈 ◊ 〉 Antichristian Clergy-men.
as have the Schoolmasters, Tutor Academists, Collegiates, Parsons, Doctors, Pr••lates, Popes, with all the residue of that crew 〈 ◊ 〉 Antichristian Clergymen.
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but make known the Truth as it is in Jesus remembring what Zechariah saith will be their portion, even every one to be ashamed of his Vision Chap. 13. of that Book.
but make known the Truth as it is in jesus remembering what Zechariah Says will be their portion, even every one to be ashamed of his Vision Chap. 13. of that Book.
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and comes from the Father of Lights, James 1.5, 17. and in Scripture is put in opposition to the Wisdom before mentioned, 1 Cor. 1. from 17 downwards, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,
and comes from the Father of Lights, James 1.5, 17. and in Scripture is put in opposition to the Wisdom before mentioned, 1 Cor. 1. from 17 downwards, I will destroy the Wisdom of the wise,
Where is the Wise? where is the Scribe? where is the Disputer of this World? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this World? &c. So chap. 2.1, 4, 7, 13. Brethren, when I came to you, I came not with excellency of Speech,
Where is the Wise? where is the Scribe? where is the Disputer of this World? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this World? etc. So chap. 2.1, 4, 7, 13. Brothers, when I Come to you, I Come not with excellency of Speech,
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And Peter tells us, that the Learned in the former sense, but unlearned or illiterate in the latter sense, are the Novices which do but wrest and pervert the Scripture,
And Peter tells us, that the Learned in the former sense, but unlearned or illiterate in the latter sense, Are the novices which do but wrest and pervert the Scripture,
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or the substance of all Scripture, 2 Pet. last, vers. 16. But more particularly, what this preaching Qualification or Wisdom is, I shall hereafter, the Lord assisting, discover.
or the substance of all Scripture, 2 Pet. last, vers. 16. But more particularly, what this preaching Qualification or Wisdom is, I shall hereafter, the Lord assisting, discover.
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Doct. 1. That Preaching by godly men, thereunto qualified, is God's Ordinance. Secondly, From the kind of Preacher that Sol•mon here spoke of, note, this Observation.
Doct. 1. That Preaching by godly men, thereunto qualified, is God's Ordinance. Secondly, From the kind of Preacher that Sol•mon Here spoke of, note, this Observation.
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Doct. 2. That Prophetical Preaching or Pr•phesying, by Members or Brethren of true Church• by virtue of Gifts and Membership, without Mi•stry, is God's very Ordinance.
Doct. 2. That Prophetical Preaching or Pr•phesying, by Members or Brothers of true Church• by virtue of Gifts and Membership, without Mi•stry, is God's very Ordinance.
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To begin with the first of these, though th• last of these is principally designed; Note, The Preaching by Godly Men, thereunto qualified, is God Ordinance.
To begin with the First of these, though th• last of these is principally designed; Note, The Preaching by Godly Men, thereunto qualified, is God Ordinance.
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For the proof of this, take the• Testimonies, Isa. 61.1. The Spirit of the Lor• God is upon me, because he hath anointed me t• Preach glad-tydings to the Meek:
For the proof of this, take the• Testimonies, Isaiah 61.1. The Spirit of the Lor• God is upon me, Because he hath anointed me t• Preach Glad-tidings to the Meek:
and the opening of the Prison to the• that are bound, &c. Jonah 3.2. Arise, go un•• Nineveh, that great City, and preach unto it th• Preaching that I bid thee. Mark 1.4. Joh• preached the Baptism of Repentance for the remissio• of sins; with chap. 3.14. He ordained twelve that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach. Acts 5.42. And daily in the Temple, and in every House, they cease• not to Teach and Preach Jesus Christ; and chap. 10.42. And he commanded us to preach unto the People; with Rom. 10.15. How can they Preach except they be sent? Many other Scriptures would give testimony to this, were not this that is offered sufficient.
and the opening of the Prison to the• that Are bound, etc. Jonah 3.2. Arise, go un•• Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it th• Preaching that I bid thee. Mark 1.4. Joh• preached the Baptism of Repentance for the remissio• of Sins; with chap. 3.14. He ordained twelve that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach. Acts 5.42. And daily in the Temple, and in every House, they cease• not to Teach and Preach jesus christ; and chap. 10.42. And he commanded us to preach unto the People; with Rom. 10.15. How can they Preach except they be sent? Many other Scriptures would give testimony to this, were not this that is offered sufficient.
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Reas. 1. Had not this been God's Ordinance, that the Word by Men should be Preached or Revealed unto men, the best of men would never have been found so often,
Reas. 1. Had not this been God's Ordinance, that the Word by Men should be Preached or Revealed unto men, the best of men would never have been found so often,
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The Scripture shews us this in Noah 's time, in that he was called a Preacher of Righteousness, 2 Pet. 2.5. The like is said of Abraham, Gen. 18.19. where Abraham 's Teaching or Preaching, in and to his Houshould, is made the reason of God's Preaching or Declaring to him the destruction of Sodom. The like we have in chap. 49.1, 2. So Moses, Deut. 31.1, 2. with v. 19. compared also; you have it chap. 32.1.
The Scripture shows us this in Noah is time, in that he was called a Preacher of Righteousness, 2 Pet. 2.5. The like is said of Abraham, Gen. 18.19. where Abraham is Teaching or Preaching, in and to his Household, is made the reason of God's Preaching or Declaring to him the destruction of Sodom. The like we have in chap. 49.1, 2. So Moses, Deuteronomy 31.1, 2. with v. 19. compared also; you have it chap. 32.1.
yet the Lord Jesus Christ would doubtless not have preached. But the Lord Jesus Christ was a Preacher, and did frequently preach; therefore Preaching is God's Ordinance.
yet the Lord jesus christ would doubtless not have preached. But the Lord jesus christ was a Preacher, and did frequently preach; Therefore Preaching is God's Ordinance.
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That the Lord Jesus Preached, is most evident, Mark 1.14. with Luk. 8.1. After John was put in Prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
That the Lord jesus Preached, is most evident, Mark 1.14. with Luk. 8.1. After John was put in Prison, jesus Come into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
I sa• another Angel flie in the midst of Heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to Preach unto them that dwel• on the Earth, &c. Reas. 4. That which God hath in all Ages most abundantly fitted some men for, must need• be his Ordinance:
I sa• Another Angel fly in the midst of Heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to Preach unto them that dwel• on the Earth, etc. Reas. 4. That which God hath in all Ages most abundantly fitted Some men for, must need• be his Ordinance:
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The proof of this lies most apparent in the first Argument, and is confirmed further to us, Psal. 68.11. The Lord gave the Word, great was the Company of them that published it;
The proof of this lies most apparent in the First Argument, and is confirmed further to us, Psalm 68.11. The Lord gave the Word, great was the Company of them that published it;
And which of Christ's eminentest Preachers hath he not persecuted? witness Acts 13.49, 50. And the Word of the Lord was published throughout all the Regions;
And which of Christ's Eminentest Preachers hath he not persecuted? witness Acts 13.49, 50. And the Word of the Lord was published throughout all the Regions;
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compared with Acts 17. and Rev. 11. Yea, our own Times witness this, how much the design of the Devil and his Creatures is to obstruct and hinder the Spiritual Preaching of the Gospel:
compared with Acts 17. and Rev. 11. Yea, our own Times witness this, how much the Design of the devil and his Creatures is to obstruct and hinder the Spiritual Preaching of the Gospel:
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but this both Christ and his Apostles have taught and injoyned us: Therefore to Preach is their Duty, as they are able to Preach. Mat. 28.19. Go, and teach all Nations; with 2 Tim. 4.2.
but this both christ and his Apostles have taught and enjoined us: Therefore to Preach is their Duty, as they Are able to Preach. Mathew 28.19. Go, and teach all nations; with 2 Tim. 4.2.
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and what we know a ready? Nay, are there not some, even too many whose pride will not suffer them to own th• Preaching of the Word? To these let me spea•• that word of Solomon, Prov. 1.22.
and what we know a ready? Nay, Are there not Some, even too many whose pride will not suffer them to own th• Preaching of the Word? To these let me spea•• that word of Solomon, Curae 1.22.
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What these say, argues no mor• against Preaching, than for a Scholar to say, M• Master is not a Scribe or Teacher in perfection therefore I will not learn of him;
What these say, argues no mor• against Preaching, than for a Scholar to say, M• Master is not a Scribe or Teacher in perfection Therefore I will not Learn of him;
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Matth. 23.2, 3. The Scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses Chair; All therefore that they bid you observe, that observe and do, &c. Fourthly, Are they covetous of your Wealth? be you never the less covetous, yea, more covetous of Christ's Treasury in their earthen Vessels;
Matthew 23.2, 3. The Scribes and Pharisees fit in Moses Chair; All Therefore that they bid you observe, that observe and do, etc. Fourthly, are they covetous of your Wealth? be you never the less covetous, yea, more covetous of Christ's Treasury in their earthen Vessels;
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And to conclude th• Use, think upon that Scripture, Psal. 50.22. Consider this, ye that forget God, lest he tear you 〈 ◊ 〉 pieces, and there be none to deliver you.
And to conclude th• Use, think upon that Scripture, Psalm 50.22. Consider this, you that forget God, lest he tear you 〈 ◊ 〉 Pieces, and there be none to deliver you.
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a Generation that are pure i• their own eyes, but are not washed from their own filthiness, Prov. 30.12. These are such that deal with Preachers, and Gospel-Preaching, as once he did with Jeremiah, of whom we read ch. 32.3.
a Generation that Are pure i• their own eyes, but Are not washed from their own filthiness, Curae 30.12. These Are such that deal with Preachers, and Gospel preaching, as once he did with Jeremiah, of whom we read changed. 32.3.
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but Prophesie no more at Bethel, for it is the King's Chappel, and it is the King's Court, Amos 7.12, 13. Oh that such Gospel-Opposers would but consider the two last Verses of this Chapter,
but Prophesy no more At Bethel, for it is the King's Chapel, and it is the King's Court, Amos 7.12, 13. O that such Gospel-Opposers would but Consider the two last Verses of this Chapter,
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These are sinners of a double die, and it were well that they would all view and consider what Paul saith concerning them, 1 Thes. 2.16. Forbidding us to Preach to the Gentiles, that they might be saved, to fill up their sins allway;
These Are Sinners of a double die, and it were well that they would all view and Consider what Paul Says Concerning them, 1 Thebes 2.16. Forbidding us to Preach to the Gentiles, that they might be saved, to fill up their Sins alway;
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Sure, the sins of the Romish Prelates and Powers, is full near the uttermost, that have so long persecuted, forbidding God's faithful Labourers to Preach the Gospel of Christ.
Sure, the Sins of the Romish Prelates and Powers, is full near the uttermost, that have so long persecuted, forbidding God's faithful Labourers to Preach the Gospel of christ.
I shall only offer one Scripture to such mens consideration, and so leave them under this reproof, Isa. 30.8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Now go, write it before them in a Table,
I shall only offer one Scripture to such men's consideration, and so leave them under this reproof, Isaiah 30.8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Now go, write it before them in a Table,
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for the wisdom of the wise men shall perish, and the understanding of the prudent men shall be hid, Isa. 29.13, 14. There are two sorts of persons to whom this Reproof belongs:
for the Wisdom of the wise men shall perish, and the understanding of the prudent men shall be hid, Isaiah 29.13, 14. There Are two sorts of Persons to whom this Reproof belongs:
And a third sort, I have married a Wife, and therefore I cannot come, Luke 14.15, 16, 17, 18, 19. But will these excuses serve to leave such men excusable, that neglect or omit to come to the hearing of the Gospel.
And a third sort, I have married a Wife, and Therefore I cannot come, Lycia 14.15, 16, 17, 18, 19. But will these excuses serve to leave such men excusable, that neglect or omit to come to the hearing of the Gospel.
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That Servant must be beaten with many stripes, that knows his Master's Will and doth it not, Luk. 12.47. Not the knowers, but the doers of the Word shall be blessed, John 13.17.
That Servant must be beaten with many stripes, that knows his Masters Will and does it not, Luk. 12.47. Not the knowers, but the doers of the Word shall be blessed, John 13.17.
And then will he deal with unfruitful Vines, barren Fig-trees, and unpractical Hearers, as with those we read of Isa. 5.5, 6. Hos. 10.1, 2, 3. with Heb. 6.7, 8. Oh! it is no small sin,
And then will he deal with unfruitful Vines, barren Figtrees, and unpractical Hearers, as with those we read of Isaiah 5.5, 6. Hos. 10.1, 2, 3. with Hebrew 6.7, 8. Oh! it is no small since,
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For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard, Acts 4.19, 20. Where men have not sufficient power to command, it can be no sin there not to be obedient So here, these knew neither this Council,
For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and herd, Acts 4.19, 20. Where men have not sufficient power to command, it can be no since there not to be obedient So Here, these knew neither this Council,
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nor any were from God intrusted with any such power, as to forbid or hinder the Preaching of the Word ▪ therefore such Commands neither ought or need to be obeyed.
nor any were from God Entrusted with any such power, as to forbid or hinder the Preaching of the Word ▪ Therefore such Commands neither ought or need to be obeyed.
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Oh! it will one day be dreadful, preferring Man's Commands before God's Commands, when God shall visit for this holding the Truth in unrighteousness, according to that expression, Son of Man, I have set thee a Watchman unto the House of Israel, therefore hear the Word at my Mouth,
Oh! it will one day be dreadful, preferring Man's Commands before God's Commands, when God shall visit for this holding the Truth in unrighteousness, according to that expression, Son of Man, I have Set thee a Watchman unto the House of Israel, Therefore hear the Word At my Mouth,
and acquitted, as innocent, and approved with the Lord, as have not in such a day as this made the Commands of God of none effect through mens traditions,
and acquitted, as innocent, and approved with the Lord, as have not in such a day as this made the Commands of God of none Effect through men's traditions,
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but have humbly said, Shall such a man as I flee? Shall such a man as I, whom Jesus Christ hath anointed and called to Preach the Gospel, shall I be dumb and silent? I will not, I may not, I dare not be silent.
but have humbly said, Shall such a man as I flee? Shall such a man as I, whom jesus christ hath anointed and called to Preach the Gospel, shall I be dumb and silent? I will not, I may not, I Dare not be silent.
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and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee; be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confou• thee before them, Jer. 1.17. So much for this Use
and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee; be not dismayed At their faces, lest I confou• thee before them, Jer. 1.17. So much for this Use
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First, Let the Preachers of the Gospel, I mean Christ's Spiritual Preachers, not Man's empty ordained Preachers, who are crept into Ministry for a morsel of bread;
First, Let the Preachers of the Gospel, I mean Christ's Spiritual Preachers, not Man's empty ordained Preachers, who Are crept into Ministry for a morsel of bred;
I say, to you that are Christ's Witnesses and Preachers, preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, exhor• with all long-suffering and gentleness;
I say, to you that Are Christ's Witnesses and Preachers, preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, exhor• with all long-suffering and gentleness;
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Then let not glorious Lights be lighted in vain, but be diligent and laborious in this sin-condemning and Soul-saving Ordinance, remembring what Paul faith, 1 Cor. 4.2. Moreover, it is required in a• Steward, that he be found faithful;
Then let not glorious Lights be lighted in vain, but be diligent and laborious in this sin-condemning and Soul-saving Ordinance, remembering what Paul faith, 1 Cor. 4.2. Moreover, it is required in a• Steward, that he be found faithful;
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Therefore in this day be faithful, lest he that has given us Talents, which we have not hearts and wisdom to improve, do, to our shame and loss, recal them,
Therefore in this day be faithful, lest he that has given us Talents, which we have not hearts and Wisdom to improve, do, to our shame and loss, Recall them,
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and take them from us, and give them to him that hath improved, Matth. 25.28, 29, 30. But because I shall have occasion to speak more to this hereafter in another Particular, I shall say no more to this part or branch of this Use at this time,
and take them from us, and give them to him that hath improved, Matthew 25.28, 29, 30. But Because I shall have occasion to speak more to this hereafter in Another Particular, I shall say no more to this part or branch of this Use At this time,
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and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the Commandment of the Lord, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you:
and said unto them, Thus Says God, Why transgress you the Commandment of the Lord, that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the Lord, he hath also forsaken you:
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Compare with this, what you have Mat. 23.34, 3• 39. and then consider, if there be not need to receive this Exhortation, to take heed how you hear ▪ Oh! be not sleepy, proud, unbelieving, forgetful, unthankful,
Compare with this, what you have Mathew 23.34, 3• 39. and then Consider, if there be not need to receive this Exhortation, to take heed how you hear ▪ Oh! be not sleepy, proud, unbelieving, forgetful, unthankful,
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for if the Lord Jesus, when he brough• forth but barley Bread, and small Fishes, said Gather up the Fragments, and let nothing be lost do you think then he will let such precious Brea• of Life, which none but the Son of Man can giv• you, be lost? John 6.12.
for if the Lord jesus, when he brough• forth but Barley Bred, and small Fish, said Gather up the Fragments, and let nothing be lost doe you think then he will let such precious Brea• of Life, which none but the Son of Man can giv• you, be lost? John 6.12.
and a lawful way of Preaching. Else Solomon, how wise soever, had sinfully Preached. For the clearing of this Truth, consider first what the Scripture speaks to this point.
and a lawful Way of Preaching. Else Solomon, how wise soever, had sinfully Preached. For the clearing of this Truth, Consider First what the Scripture speaks to this point.
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First, Moses that well understood the Mind of God, was thus minded, when he spake these words, Enviest thou for my sake? Would God that all the Lord's people were Prophets,
First, Moses that well understood the Mind of God, was thus minded, when he spoke these words, enviest thou for my sake? Would God that all the Lord's people were prophets,
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yet allows and approves that any one, and every such one that the Lord should put his Spirit upon and make able, might this do; even Prophesie or Preach.
yet allows and approves that any one, and every such one that the Lord should put his Spirit upon and make able, might this do; even Prophesy or Preach.
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or Qualifications, but the Spirit of Rule and Government, as is most clear, by considering what is offered, 'twas a portion of Moses Spirit to assist Moses, not in Preaching, but in R•ling and Governing.
or Qualifications, but the Spirit of Rule and Government, as is most clear, by considering what is offered, 'twas a portion of Moses Spirit to assist Moses, not in Preaching, but in R•ling and Governing.
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I answer, True it is, these were extraordinar• Persons, but whether their Prophesying in th• place spoken of were extraordinary Preaching o• Prophesying, doth not appear in this,
I answer, True it is, these were extraordinar• Persons, but whither their Prophesying in th• place spoken of were extraordinary Preaching o• Prophesying, does not appear in this,
But take a third VVitness, 1 Pet. 4.10, 11 where we have the Apostle, not only allowing but also provoking and enjoyning every man th• feareth the Lord, to be a good Steward of the manifold Grace of God;
But take a third VVitness, 1 Pet. 4.10, 11 where we have the Apostle, not only allowing but also provoking and enjoining every man th• fears the Lord, to be a good Steward of the manifold Grace of God;
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Such a priviledge was given to Paul and the rest of his Companions, Acts 13.15. when they said, Ye Men and Brethren, if you have any word of Exhortation for the people, say on.
Such a privilege was given to Paul and the rest of his Sodales, Acts 13.15. when they said, You Men and Brothers, if you have any word of Exhortation for the people, say on.
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unless, as our Oppos••• would have it, they will undertake Ministry an• Ordination, which many that are sufficiently qulified for prophetical Actions, are not sufficient qualified for ministerial Imployments.
unless, as our Oppos••• would have it, they will undertake Ministry an• Ordination, which many that Are sufficiently qulified for prophetical Actions, Are not sufficient qualified for ministerial Employments.
That this is so, examine these Scriptures, Matth. 24.45. Who then is a faithful and wise Servant, whom the Lord hath made Ruler over his Houshold, to give them meat in due season:
That this is so, examine these Scriptures, Matthew 24.45. Who then is a faithful and wise Servant, whom the Lord hath made Ruler over his Household, to give them meat in due season:
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Necessity (saith Paul ) is laid upon me, and wo unto me if I preach not the Gospel, 1 Cor. 9.16. Reas. 4. This is God's way though not Man's, to fit Persons for Ministerial Imployments:
Necessity (Says Paul) is laid upon me, and woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel, 1 Cor. 9.16. Reas. 4. This is God's Way though not Man's, to fit Persons for Ministerial Employments:
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That this is God's way of preparing men for Ministerial Dignity, is most clear, Acts 1.21, 22. where Peter tells the Church, That of those men that have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out amongst us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his Resurrection;
That this is God's Way of preparing men for Ministerial Dignity, is most clear, Acts 1.21, 22. where Peter tells the Church, That of those men that have companied with us all the time that the Lord jesus went in and out among us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his Resurrection;
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freely, willingly, faithfully, and humbly, as they have opportunity in publick Assemblies, and Church-Fellowships, though they be neither Prophets nor Prophets Sons;
freely, willingly, faithfully, and humbly, as they have opportunity in public Assemblies, and Church-Fellowships, though they be neither prophets nor prophets Sons;
Even he I do assert may and ought to Preach as he hath opportunity, and let the Prophets judge, 1 Cor. 14.29, 32. Therefore know and consider this day, ye Rabbies of the World, ye learned, separated,
Even he I do assert may and ought to Preach as he hath opportunity, and let the prophets judge, 1 Cor. 14.29, 32. Therefore know and Consider this day, you Rabbies of the World, you learned, separated,
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even the Sin of Corah, Dathan, and Abiram; never remembring, as you ought, what the Lord saith, Have you never read, Out of the mouth of Babes and Sucklings thou hast perfected praise, Matth. 21.16.
even the since of Corah, Dathan, and Abiram; never remembering, as you ought, what the Lord Says, Have you never read, Out of the Mouth of Babes and Sucklings thou hast perfected praise, Matthew 21.16.
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Object. 1. How can the Preaching of the Brethren, or private Christians, in or unto the Church, be parallel'd with the Act of those in that of Numb. 16. those reproached Ministry, even God's faithful Ministers, Moses and Aaron, crying out, You take too much upon you, vers. 3, 4. but so do not the Prophesying Ones, they own Christ's Ministers and Official Ones,
Object. 1. How can the Preaching of the Brothers, or private Christians, in or unto the Church, be paralleled with the Act of those in that of Numb. 16. those reproached Ministry, even God's faithful Ministers, Moses and Aaron, crying out, You take too much upon you, vers. 3, 4. but so do not the Prophesying Ones, they own Christ's Ministers and Official Ones,
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But thirdly, Note, There is no agreement be tween the design of those men, and the work of the•• men I plead for, their design was sacrificing or offering Incense, the work onely of Aaron, and hi• Sons, 'twas Censering, not Preaching,
But Thirdly, Note, There is no agreement be tween the Design of those men, and the work of the•• men I plead for, their Design was sacrificing or offering Incense, the work only of Aaron, and hi• Sons, 'twas Censering, not Preaching,
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as is cle•• vers. 15, 16, 17, 18. But the highest of those me• or this Doctrines design, is Preaching, not offering or performing Ministerial Function,
as is cle•• vers. 15, 16, 17, 18. But the highest of those me• or this Doctrines Design, is Preaching, not offering or performing Ministerial Function,
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and Comfort, to use and exercise the Gifts he hath received of the Lord in Prophesying or Preaching in the Congregation, That all may learn, and all may be edified, 1 Cor. 14.31.
and Comfort, to use and exercise the Gifts he hath received of the Lord in Prophesying or Preaching in the Congregation, That all may Learn, and all may be edified, 1 Cor. 14.31.
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whether Miller or Merchant, Inn-keeper or Shoop-keeper, Brick-layer or Taylor, Cobler or Shoo-maker, one or other lawful Imployment, For ye are all one in Christ Jesus, Gal. 3.8. Thus much for this Use.
whither Miller or Merchant, Innkeeper or Shoop-keeper, Bricklayer or Taylor, Cobbler or Shoemaker, one or other lawful Employment, For you Are all one in christ jesus, Gal. 3.8. Thus much for this Use.
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First, A word of Exhortation to all the Churches of the Saints, to allow, admit, and incourage the Gifted-Brethren in this Work and Business of Preaching.
First, A word of Exhortation to all the Churches of the Saints, to allow, admit, and encourage the Gifted-Brethren in this Work and Business of Preaching.
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Oh! be not so like to Antichrist and his Synagogue, as to forbid this liberty of the Saints, which Christ hath so dearly purchased with his most precious Blood.
Oh! be not so like to Antichrist and his Synagogue, as to forbid this liberty of the Saints, which christ hath so dearly purchased with his most precious Blood.
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Consider what the Lor• saith to those Disciples of his, who told him, That they saw one casting out Devils in his Name, which followed him not, and they forbad him;
Consider what the Lor• Says to those Disciples of his, who told him, That they saw one casting out Devils in his Name, which followed him not, and they forbade him;
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and follow you too) because not Ministers as you are, or competent or equal in Gifts with you? My Brethren, I beseech you do not this wickedness, it smells of Rome, of an Antichristian spirit;
and follow you too) Because not Ministers as you Are, or competent or equal in Gifts with you? My Brothers, I beseech you do not this wickedness, it smells of Room, of an Antichristian Spirit;
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Be not wise in your own conceits, Rom. 12.16. The second Scripture is that of Peter, Feed the Flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof; not by constraint, but willingly;
Be not wise in your own conceits, Rom. 12.16. The second Scripture is that of Peter, Feed the Flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof; not by constraint, but willingly;
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you are not only made Kings, but Priests; and this Priestly Act you, yea, any Gifted Believer may perform, Rev. 1.6. Beloved, Preaching is God's Ordinance, his Peoples Blessing, and your Duty. O therefore!
you Are not only made Kings, but Priests; and this Priestly Act you, yea, any Gifted Believer may perform, Rev. 1.6. beloved, Preaching is God's Ordinance, his Peoples Blessing, and your Duty. O Therefore!
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But as every man hath received, so minister the same, as of the ability God giveth, that in all things God may be glorified, 1 Pet. 4.11. Remembring, for your encouragement, two Scriptures, 2 Cor. 8.12.
But as every man hath received, so minister the same, as of the ability God gives, that in all things God may be glorified, 1 Pet. 4.11. Remembering, for your encouragement, two Scriptures, 2 Cor. 8.12.
Therefore, my Brethren, be stedfast, unmoveable, alwayes abounding in the Work of the Lord; for a• much as you know your Labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Therefore, my Brothers, be steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord; for a• much as you know your Labour is not in vain in the Lord.
But take heed you despise not him that speaketh on Earth, lest that sad word be your word, For with stammering lips, and another tongue, will he speak to this People.
But take heed you despise not him that speaks on Earth, lest that sad word be your word, For with stammering lips, and Another tongue, will he speak to this People.
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How great a victory did God give Israel by that Barley Cake, as Gideon is called, Judg. 7.13, 14, 15, 16. As also how great a Blessing did Naaman the Syrian receive, by hearing the Voice of his Servants, 2 Kings 5. Yea,
How great a victory did God give Israel by that Barley Cake, as gideon is called, Judges 7.13, 14, 15, 16. As also how great a Blessing did Naaman the Syrian receive, by hearing the Voice of his Servants, 2 Kings 5. Yea,
how great advantage did this very Ordinance bring to the Jews and Greeks, when the scattered Saints and Brethren went up and down, Preaching and Prophesying, Acts 11.19, 20, 21. Therefore despise not Prophesying, I mean Preaching, by Brethren that are gifted thereunto,
how great advantage did this very Ordinance bring to the jews and Greeks, when the scattered Saints and Brothers went up and down, Preaching and Prophesying, Acts 11.19, 20, 21. Therefore despise not Prophesying, I mean Preaching, by Brothers that Are gifted thereunto,
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although not Ministers or Officers in the Churches. So much for this second Doctrine. I should now come to speak to the third Point, or Doctrine, which is,
although not Ministers or Officers in the Churches. So much for this second Doctrine. I should now come to speak to the third Point, or Doctrine, which is,
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but proceed to the fourth and last Doctrine upon this Head, which is drawn from the Description of the qualification of this Prophetical Preacher Solomon; to wit, That he was Wise,
but proceed to the fourth and last Doctrine upon this Head, which is drawn from the Description of the qualification of this Prophetical Preacher Solomon; to wit, That he was Wise,
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This the Lord tells us 〈 ◊ 〉 that qualification, that all such ought to have a• draw near him in any peculiar or especial way o• service or ministration,
This the Lord tells us 〈 ◊ 〉 that qualification, that all such ought to have a• draw near him in any peculiar or especial Way o• service or ministration,
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as you have it laid dow• by Moses, in that saying, Take you wise men, ye understanding and known men among your Tribes, an• I will make them Rulers over you.
as you have it laid dow• by Moses, in that saying, Take you wise men, you understanding and known men among your Tribes, an• I will make them Rulers over you.
this is God's and Moses way for the serving of Israel, Deut. 1.13, 14, 15. Again, tak• that place, Prov. 15.2. where you have this expression, The Tongue of the Wise useth knowledge a right;
this is God's and Moses Way for the serving of Israel, Deuteronomy 1.13, 14, 15. Again, tak• that place, Curae 15.2. where you have this expression, The Tongue of the Wise uses knowledge a right;
Again, take that Passage of our Lord Jesus, where he tell us what every Scribe or Teacher in Israel should be, one instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven,
Again, take that Passage of our Lord jesus, where he tell us what every Scribe or Teacher in Israel should be, one instructed unto the Kingdom of Heaven,
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Oh! this is the good Scribe or Preacher, Mat. 13.52. the like you have Matth. 10.16. with Prov. 1.5, 6. further you have this confirmed, That a Preacher or Director of others should be wise; Eccl. 1.10.
Oh! this is the good Scribe or Preacher, Mathew 13.52. the like you have Matthew 10.16. with Curae 1.5, 6. further you have this confirmed, That a Preacher or Director of Others should be wise; Ecclesiastes 1.10.
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even so is a Parable in the mouth of fools, Prov. 26.6, 7. By all which, with many Testimonies more that might have been offered, you have this Truth confirmed, That every Gospel-Preacher ought to be wise.
even so is a Parable in the Mouth of Fools, Curae 26.6, 7. By all which, with many Testimonies more that might have been offered, you have this Truth confirmed, That every Gospel preacher ought to be wise.
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and this is that true Wisdom which is put in opposition to the Wisdom before mentioned, 1 Cor. 1.17. where the Apostle saith, Christ sent him not to Baptize, but to Preach the Gospel;
and this is that true Wisdom which is put in opposition to the Wisdom before mentioned, 1 Cor. 1.17. where the Apostle Says, christ sent him not to Baptise, but to Preach the Gospel;
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but no• Preach the Gospel, where he saith, As also in a his Epistles, speaking in them of these things, i• which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable, wrest,
but no• Preach the Gospel, where he Says, As also in a his Epistles, speaking in them of these things, i• which Are Some things hard to be understood, which they that Are unlearned and unstable, wrest,
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Ye therefore, Beloved, seeing you know thes• things before, beware lest you also being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your ow• stedfastness, 2 Pet. 3.16, 17. Now if you would know who these unlearned and unstable wreste• and perverters of Paul, and of all Scriptures are Peter tells us not men wanting Arts and Languages such knew these things,
You Therefore, beloved, seeing you know thes• things before, beware lest you also being led away with the error of the wicked, fallen from your ow• steadfastness, 2 Pet. 3.16, 17. Now if you would know who these unlearned and unstable wreste• and perverters of Paul, and of all Scriptures Are Peter tells us not men wanting Arts and Languages such knew these things,
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but they he describes and call unlearned, are those he mentions in the second Chapter of this Epistle, whom he calls false Prophets, and false Teachers.
but they he describes and call unlearned, Are those he mentions in the second Chapter of this Epistle, whom he calls false prophets, and false Teachers.
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Note, It is not the unlearned Hearers, but the learned Preachers that are the perverters and deceivers of the People, through mistaking Paul 's Writings, and other Scriptures.
Note, It is not the unlearned Hearers, but the learned Preachers that Are the perverters and deceivers of the People, through mistaking Paul is Writings, and other Scriptures.
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and causing the Truth of God to be evil spoken of, Vers. 1, 2. These are the Brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speaking evil of the things they understand not, even the Saints and the Scripture,
and causing the Truth of God to be evil spoken of, Vers. 1, 2. These Are the Brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speaking evil of the things they understand not, even the Saints and the Scripture,
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and the waies of God, Vers. 12. These learned Prophets are the Wel• without water, and the Clouds carried with a Tempest, vers. 17. These are the men that Speak great swelling words of vanity,
and the ways of God, Vers. 12. These learned prophets Are the Wel• without water, and the Clouds carried with a Tempest, vers. 17. These Are the men that Speak great swelling words of vanity,
But because I foresee that Demetrius, and his learned Crafts-men will make no small stir about this Doctrine concerning Humane Learning, I shall lay down some Arguments to back and confirm what hath been said.
But Because I foresee that Demetrius, and his learned Craftsmen will make no small stir about this Doctrine Concerning Humane Learning, I shall lay down Some Arguments to back and confirm what hath been said.
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because it neither requireth, or provideth for such low, earthly-membring Qualifications, as Tongues and Sciences, which teaches Preachers not to preach without it:
Because it neither requires, or Provideth for such low, earthly-membring Qualifications, as Tongues and Sciences, which Teaches Preachers not to preach without it:
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What the Scripture requires as a Preachers Qualification, you may read 1 Acts 4.5. It is the promise of the Father, expounded vers. 5. to be the Baptism of the Holy Ghost; So 1 Timoth. 2.2, to the 7.2 Tim. 2.2.
What the Scripture requires as a Preachers Qualification, you may read 1 Acts 4.5. It is the promise of the Father, expounded vers. 5. to be the Baptism of the Holy Ghost; So 1 Timothy 2.2, to the 7.2 Tim. 2.2.
For I determine not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, Vers. 2. and again saith he, My Speech, and my Preaching was not with enticing words of mans wisdome,
For I determine not to know any thing among you, save jesus christ, Vers. 2. and again Says he, My Speech, and my Preaching was not with enticing words of men Wisdom,
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Arg. 4. The consideration of who is the Spring of Gospel-preaching, will make it necessarily appear that humane Wisdom is not the Preachers Wisdom,
Argument 4. The consideration of who is the Spring of Gospel preaching, will make it necessarily appear that humane Wisdom is not the Preachers Wisdom,
but the Lord Jesus, and not man's how learned soever, Ephes. 4.7, to 15. Ʋnto every one of us is given Grace, according to the measure of the Gift of Christ, and so forward, compared with Rev. 19.10. which saith, The Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophesie.
but the Lord jesus, and not Man's how learned soever, Ephesians 4.7, to 15. Ʋnto every one of us is given Grace, according to the measure of the Gift of christ, and so forward, compared with Rev. 19.10. which Says, The Testimony of jesus is the Spirit of Prophesy.
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or sophisticate, and adulterate it, as the Fly doth the Apothecaries Box of Oyntment, Eccl. 10.1. 2 Cor. 2.17. But to proceed, Arg. 6. Take this Argument;
or sophisticate, and adulterate it, as the Fly does the Apothecaries Box of Ointment, Ecclesiastes 10.1. 2 Cor. 2.17. But to proceed, Argument 6. Take this Argument;
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but the Simple, the Vulgar, the Mean and Contemptible, according to that word, Mat. 11.5. The poor have the Gospel preached 〈 ◊ 〉 them, 1 Cor. 1.26, 27, 28. And Christ said That he was anointed to Preach the Gospel to 〈 ◊ 〉 poor:
but the Simple, the vulgar, the Mean and Contemptible, according to that word, Mathew 11.5. The poor have the Gospel preached 〈 ◊ 〉 them, 1 Cor. 1.26, 27, 28. And christ said That he was anointed to Preach the Gospel to 〈 ◊ 〉 poor:
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What need French-men to speak them that only understand English? Or need Man Geometry or Mathematick, Logick or R•torick, to Preach to Men and Women of no h•• mane Understanding? Only God hath promis• to teach them so much spirituality as conce•• their Souls:
What need Frenchmen to speak them that only understand English? Or need Man Geometry or Mathematic, Logic or R•torick, to Preach to Men and Women of no h•• mane Understanding? Only God hath promis• to teach them so much spirituality as conce•• their Souls:
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Arg. 7. To require or injoyn humane Lear•ing or Wisdom, as necessary or essential to eve• Gospel-Preacher, is to require that for a requi•• which is directly contrary to the main end of G•spel-Preaching;
Argument 7. To require or enjoin humane Lear•ing or Wisdom, as necessary or essential to eve• Gospel preacher, is to require that for a requi•• which is directly contrary to the main end of G•spel-Preaching;
but to t• men from Darkness to Light, and from the P•• of Satan into the glorious Liberty of the Sons of G• and to edifie and build up such as are converted the Knowledge and Grace of our Lord Je•• Christ.
but to t• men from Darkness to Light, and from the P•• of Satan into the glorious Liberty of the Sons of G• and to edify and built up such as Are converted the Knowledge and Grace of our Lord Je•• christ.
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nor can pass any competent judgment but they must try them, as you have it, 1 Thess. 5.21. Prove all things, hold fast that which is good; compared with 1 Joh. 4.1. Beloved, believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits whether they are of God;
nor can pass any competent judgement but they must try them, as you have it, 1 Thess 5.21. Prove all things, hold fast that which is good; compared with 1 John 4.1. beloved, believe not every Spirit, but try the Spirits whither they Are of God;
But since this Truth and Argument lies so cross to some mens Interest, and other mens Understanding, I shall willingly consider of such Objections as I have met with,
But since this Truth and Argument lies so cross to Some men's Interest, and other men's Understanding, I shall willingly Consider of such Objections as I have met with,
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Therefore I shall take the more pains to clear to your Understandings and Consciences, that the Learning and Wisdom which a Gospel-preacher needs for Gospel-preaching is not acquired humane Learning,
Therefore I shall take the more pains to clear to your Understandings and Consciences, that the Learning and Wisdom which a Gospel preacher needs for Gospel preaching is not acquired humane Learning,
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for a man without Spiritual Wisdom, though a Scholar, and furnished with all Arts and Sciences, is but like a Crow made outwardly gay with other Birds Feathers,
for a man without Spiritual Wisdom, though a Scholar, and furnished with all Arts and Sciences, is but like a Crow made outwardly gay with other Birds Feathers,
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when the Lord promiseth to do grea• things for the conversion of sinners, and lifting 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Kingdom, where he tells us who shall b• the Ambassadors and Preachers in that Work Not the Wise, with this beggarly wisdom of th• flesh,
when the Lord promises to do grea• things for the conversion of Sinners, and lifting 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Kingdom, where he tells us who shall b• the ambassadors and Preachers in that Work Not the Wise, with this beggarly Wisdom of th• Flesh,
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then they will say something to the Point that they contend for: But the Scriptures of the New Testament know no such reconciliation, as appears Matth. 11.25.
then they will say something to the Point that they contend for: But the Scriptures of the New Testament know no such reconciliation, as appears Matthew 11.25.
I thank thee, O Father, thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to Babes, Luk. 10.21. compared with 1 Cor. 1.20, 21. Where is the Wise? where is the Scribe? where is the Disputer of this World? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this World? For after that, in the wisdom of God, the World by wisdom knew not Go• it pleased God, by the foolishness of Preaching, 〈 ◊ 〉 save them that believe;
I thank thee, Oh Father, thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to Babes, Luk. 10.21. compared with 1 Cor. 1.20, 21. Where is the Wise? where is the Scribe? where is the Disputer of this World? Hath not God made foolish the Wisdom of this World? For After that, in the Wisdom of God, the World by Wisdom knew not Go• it pleased God, by the foolishness of Preaching, 〈 ◊ 〉 save them that believe;
and vers. 19. it is written I will destroy the wisdom of the Wise, and will bri•• to nothing the understanding of the prudent; wi•• chap. 2.1. And I Brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom declaring unto you the Testimony of God.
and vers. 19. it is written I will destroy the Wisdom of the Wise, and will bri•• to nothing the understanding of the prudent; wi•• chap. 2.1. And I Brothers, when I Come to you, Come not with excellency of speech, or of Wisdom declaring unto you the Testimony of God.
wherefore if by any other groun• more helpful to them, than what they have offered, they be able to prove that the Lord Christ ha•• taken their blunt Tools into favour, I desire the to declare it.
Wherefore if by any other groun• more helpful to them, than what they have offered, they be able to prove that the Lord christ ha•• taken their blunt Tools into favour, I desire thee to declare it.
But again, consider that passage of Zachari• 13. concerning this learned Generation of th• Man of Sin's Clergy-men, it is said, In that 〈 ◊ 〉 they shall voluntarily be ashamed, every one of 〈 ◊ 〉 Vision;
But again, Consider that passage of Zachari• 13. Concerning this learned Generation of th• Man of Since Clergymen, it is said, In that 〈 ◊ 〉 they shall voluntarily be ashamed, every one of 〈 ◊ 〉 Vision;
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All that is there said, relate to the Preaching or Prophesying of our Times, and not of the Jews Time, they having no such Trade in fashion as an Artificial-Clergy, they having only the Tribe of Levi Prophets,
All that is there said, relate to the Preaching or Prophesying of our Times, and not of the jews Time, they having no such Trade in fashion as an Artificial-Clergy, they having only the Tribe of Levi prophets,
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and Nazarites: Neither would Tongues, Languages, Arts, or Sciences, help to Preach in that day, when onely or primarily Prophesie and Ceremony were to be Preached.
and nazarites: Neither would Tongues, Languages, Arts, or Sciences, help to Preach in that day, when only or primarily Prophesy and Ceremony were to be Preached.
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But again, I pray consider, when Paul directs to the choice of Ministers, I mean, Preaching-Ministers, he doth not once name or remember this great Diana, I mean, humane Learning,
But again, I pray Consider, when Paul directs to the choice of Ministers, I mean, Preaching-Ministers, he does not once name or Remember this great Diana, I mean, humane Learning,
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Object. 2. But possibly some may say, Is it not there said, Let not him that is chosen be a Novice? and is not that as much as to say, unlearned, or unskilful in learning?
Object. 2. But possibly Some may say, Is it not there said, Let not him that is chosen be a Novice? and is not that as much as to say, unlearned, or unskilful in learning?
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Paul it seems knew men were very quick to know what learning he meant, since Scripture and himself knew another Learning better, which the Scriptures shew as I have offered;
Paul it seems knew men were very quick to know what learning he meant, since Scripture and himself knew Another Learning better, which the Scriptures show as I have offered;
as in the place 2 Kings 22.14? Is it not said, that Huldah the Prophetess dwelt in a Colledge? and had not the Prophets peculiar places of residence and habitation;
as in the place 2 Kings 22.14? Is it not said, that Huldah the Prophetess dwelled in a College? and had not the prophets peculiar places of residence and habitation;
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To all those Scriptures I Answer, they do not in the least oppose the Truth I have asserted, that not Humane but Spiritual Wisdom fits for Preaching the Gospel of Christ.
To all those Scriptures I Answer, they do not in the least oppose the Truth I have asserted, that not Humane but Spiritual Wisdom fits for Preaching the Gospel of christ.
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For grant that these places intended Colledges and Universities, and such like places, yet it follows not that these were places imployed or improved for Trayning, or preparing Persons for Gospel-preaching;
For grant that these places intended Colleges and Universities, and such like places, yet it follows not that these were places employed or improved for Training, or preparing Persons for Gospel preaching;
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And secondly, The Prophets and Prophetesses we read of, were extraordinary Prophets, and not such Preachers or Prophets as the Doctrine intends and speaks of;
And secondly, The prophets and Prophetesses we read of, were extraordinary prophets, and not such Preachers or prophets as the Doctrine intends and speaks of;
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and how needless had it been to a learned Hebrew or Greek, since that was their Mother-Tongue, many of them being Jews and Greeks, as vers. 10. declares;
and how needless had it been to a learned Hebrew or Greek, since that was their mother-tongue, many of them being jews and Greeks, as vers. 10. declares;
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what shall they build their Faith on, except on their learned Leaders, and Translators honesty and ability? and this is to pin their Faith in a business of most weight and concernment, on the Priests sleeve;
what shall they built their Faith on, except on their learned Leaders, and Translators honesty and ability? and this is to pin their Faith in a business of most weight and concernment, on the Priests sleeve;
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Secondly, I Answer, It is not by knowing Arts and Sciences, or Languages, Preachers or People, can come to be assured that the Scriptures are the Word of God, and rightly translated;
Secondly, I Answer, It is not by knowing Arts and Sciences, or Languages, Preachers or People, can come to be assured that the Scriptures Are the Word of God, and rightly translated;
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'tis by comparing things spiritually together, as the Apostle tells us, saying, Which things also we speak, not in the words which Man's wisdom teacheth,
it's by comparing things spiritually together, as the Apostle tells us, saying, Which things also we speak, not in the words which Man's Wisdom Teaches,
but which the Holy Ghost teacheth, comparing spiritual things with spiritual, 1 Cor. 2.13. I say, by the Spirit of the Lord Jesus must we, nay, may we know the Power and Spirit, Truth and Purity of the Scriptures;
but which the Holy Ghost Teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual, 1 Cor. 2.13. I say, by the Spirit of the Lord jesus must we, nay, may we know the Power and Spirit, Truth and Purity of the Scriptures;
And thirdly, I Answer, Grant this were so, which I do not grant, yet this Learning and Excellency is more requisite and essential to a Translator, Examiner or Corrector of translated Copies, than to a Gospel-preacher.
And Thirdly, I Answer, Grant this were so, which I do not grant, yet this Learning and Excellency is more requisite and essential to a Translator, Examiner or Corrector of translated Copies, than to a Gospel preacher.
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as too abundant experience hath witnessed; but that Candle singly can and doth. Miserable Experience sheweth what Interpreters the School-men and Fathers have been;
as too abundant experience hath witnessed; but that Candle singly can and does. Miserable Experience shows what Interpreters the Schoolmen and Father's have been;
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but take some Scriptures for proof of so weighty a Point, when our Lord comes to shew how Ministers and Interpreters of Scripture shall be furnished for this Work, he saith, When the Spirit of Truth is come, he will guide you into all Truth;
but take Some Scriptures for proof of so weighty a Point, when our Lord comes to show how Ministers and Interpreters of Scripture shall be furnished for this Work, he Says, When the Spirit of Truth is come, he will guide you into all Truth;
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for the Spirit searcheth all things, mark it, yea, the deep things of God, vers. 10. And this Paul proves, vers. 11. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of a man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God;
for the Spirit Searches all things, mark it, yea, the deep things of God, vers. 10. And this Paul Proves, vers. 11. For what man Knoweth the things of a man, save the Spirit of a man which is in him? Even so the things of God Knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God;
Now Beloved, I pray you do but consider what is said in this Objection, and you have here discovered the learned Man's Excellency, it is to sophisticate and deal fallaciously with the Simple and the Truth.
Now beloved, I pray you do but Consider what is said in this Objection, and you have Here discovered the learned Man's Excellency, it is to sophisticate and deal fallaciously with the Simple and the Truth.
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Know God's way, or the right way for a Preacher to answer Gain-sayers, is to have the Word of God dwell richly in him in all wisdom, that out of that Library or good Treasure, he may be able to convince them of the contrary part.
Know God's Way, or the right Way for a Preacher to answer Gainsayers, is to have the Word of God dwell richly in him in all Wisdom, that out of that Library or good Treasure, he may be able to convince them of the contrary part.
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Thus Paul taught, injoyning Preachers to hold fast the faithful Word, as he hath been taught, that he may be able, by sound Doctrine, both to exhort and convince the Gain-sayers, Tit. 1.9, 10. the like you have in 2 Tim. 3.13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Object. 7. Some may say, This is to subject Preachers, and Preaching to contempt and scorn:
Thus Paul taught, enjoining Preachers to hold fast the faithful Word, as he hath been taught, that he may be able, by found Doctrine, both to exhort and convince the Gainsayers, Tit. 1.9, 10. the like you have in 2 Tim. 3.13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Object. 7. some may say, This is to Subject Preachers, and Preaching to contempt and scorn:
or men of ignorance? And who will reverence Preaching or Preachers, if it be so easie and common a work for any man that is unlearned? Will it not be very simple,
or men of ignorance? And who will Reverence Preaching or Preachers, if it be so easy and Common a work for any man that is unlearned? Will it not be very simple,
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and mean Preaching, if Preachers want Breeding, Arts, Languages, and Sciences, to garnish and dress out their Preaching, with Lively and Apt Similes, Rhetorical and Elegant Words?
and mean Preaching, if Preachers want Breeding, Arts, Languages, and Sciences, to garnish and dress out their Preaching, with Lively and Apt Similes, Rhetorical and Elegant Words?
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And thirdly, Though this unnecessary Tool be laid aside, yet are there many other helps, which every Preacher must have, both Natural and Divine, which every man hath not, no not every Godly Man, nor can attain to;
And Thirdly, Though this unnecessary Tool be laid aside, yet Are there many other helps, which every Preacher must have, both Natural and Divine, which every man hath not, no not every Godly Man, nor can attain to;
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therefore to be an Accomplished-Preacher is not so easie, though it matters not how easie. But fourthly, If it be said, Who then will reverence Preaching or Preachers?
Therefore to be an Accomplished-Preacher is not so easy, though it matters not how easy. But fourthly, If it be said, Who then will Reverence Preaching or Preachers?
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I Answer, No, if men be wise that Preach, it will not be simple Preaching. If Preachers be dayes-men, or men of experience in Christ's Gospel, and Satan's Wiles;
I Answer, No, if men be wise that Preach, it will not be simple Preaching. If Preachers be dayes-men, or men of experience in Christ's Gospel, and Satan's Wiles;
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surely he is much more able to help the unlearned Preacher to sufficiency of words, to speak to the Satisfaction and Advantage of unlearned, simple, sinful, earthly, ignorant Men and Women, yea, Babes and Sucklings;
surely he is much more able to help the unlearned Preacher to sufficiency of words, to speak to the Satisfaction and Advantage of unlearned, simple, sinful, earthly, ignorant Men and Women, yea, Babes and Sucklings;
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Object. 8. Some may say, If Preachers be not Scholars and Artists, there are many things in the Scripture which they cannot resolve or explain, at the weights of the Sanctuary of old,
Object. 8. some may say, If Preachers be not Scholars and Artists, there Are many things in the Scripture which they cannot resolve or explain, At the weights of the Sanctuary of old,
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and Places and Countries, as where they lie, and in what Continent, Scituation, Latitude and Distance one from another, &c. To which I Answer, This is but superfluous or unnecessary Knowledge, which every Gospel-Preacher may honourably be without.
and Places and Countries, as where they lie, and in what Continent, Situation, Latitude and Distance one from Another, etc. To which I Answer, This is but superfluous or unnecessary Knowledge, which every Gospel preacher may honourably be without.
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And if a Preacher cannot attain it without humane Learning, he may Preach as truly and as profitably Christ's Mysterie and Man's Duty from such Scriptures,
And if a Preacher cannot attain it without humane Learning, he may Preach as truly and as profitably Christ's Mystery and Man's Duty from such Scriptures,
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Object. 9. May not some say to me, Doth not Solomon the Wise, even the Preacher in my Text say, Prov. 1.22. It is fools only that hate or slight Knowledge;
Object. 9. May not Some say to me, Does not Solomon the Wise, even the Preacher in my Text say, Curae 1.22. It is Fools only that hate or slight Knowledge;
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so it is only unlearned, ignorant, mechanicks, that speak thus slightly and contemptibly of Learning and Knowledge? Is not every thing beautiful in its season.
so it is only unlearned, ignorant, mechanics, that speak thus slightly and contemptibly of Learning and Knowledge? Is not every thing beautiful in its season.
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to teach, that humane Learning, such as the difference is about, is not necessary or helpful for Preaching, doth neither deny or imply that Learning is useful or less than a Gift of God,
to teach, that humane Learning, such as the difference is about, is not necessary or helpful for Preaching, does neither deny or imply that Learning is useful or less than a Gift of God,
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good for Travellers, Merchants, Souldiers, and the like, but not for Home-dwellers or Churchmen; doubtless there are many lawful and laudable uses for humane Learning, though this be spared;
good for Travellers, Merchant's, Soldiers, and the like, but not for Homedwellers or Churchmen; doubtless there Are many lawful and laudable uses for humane Learning, though this be spared;
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To be spiritually Wise, is to be seasoned with Salt of Grace, to be instated in Covenant with the Lord Jesus, who of God is made unto us Wisdom as well as Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1.30, 31. Though every gracious Person is not a Preacher,
To be spiritually Wise, is to be seasoned with Salt of Grace, to be instated in Covenant with the Lord jesus, who of God is made unto us Wisdom as well as Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1.30, 31. Though every gracious Person is not a Preacher,
But secondly, Preaching-Wisdom, or the Gospel-preaching-Wisdom, consists in having muc• and plentiful experience of the way of God's dealing with poor Souls,
But secondly, Preaching-Wisdom, or the Gospel-preaching-Wisdom, consists in having muc• and plentiful experience of the Way of God's dealing with poor Souls,
Ever• wise Preacher, or skilful Work-man, that neede• not be ashamed, ought to have clear and plentiful acquaintance with Satans Wiles, Temptations, an• Delusions,
Ever• wise Preacher, or skilful Workman, that neede• not be ashamed, ought to have clear and plentiful acquaintance with Satan Wiles, Temptations, an• Delusions,
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and with all the Concernments of a po•• sinning, sinking, sorrowing Soul, and therefore ought not to be a Novice in the dealings or out goings of God with poor Creatures.
and with all the Concernments of a po•• sinning, sinking, sorrowing Soul, and Therefore ought not to be a Novice in the dealings or out goings of God with poor Creatures.
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A Gospel-Preacher, should be able to say, as John saith i• his first Epistle, Chap. 1. vers. 1. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
A Gospel preacher, should be able to say, as John Says i• his First Epistle, Chap. 1. vers. 1. That which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
and our hands have handled of the Word 〈 ◊ 〉 Life, that declare we unto you, v. 3. So saith Paul, 〈 ◊ 〉 are not ignorant of his wiles and devices, 2 Cor. 2.11. He that Preacheth •ithout or beyond Experience, is like a man that tells one his way to a Place or Countrey he never saw, he must do it very rawly and uncertainly:
and our hands have handled of the Word 〈 ◊ 〉 Life, that declare we unto you, v. 3. So Says Paul, 〈 ◊ 〉 Are not ignorant of his wiles and devices, 2 Cor. 2.11. He that Preacheth •ithout or beyond Experience, is like a man that tells one his Way to a Place or Country he never saw, he must do it very rawly and uncertainly:
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And if these things be in a Preacher, and abound with continual Prayer, and uninterrupted fellowship of the Spirit of Grace, he shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus, 2 Pet. 1.8.
And if these things be in a Preacher, and abound with continual Prayer, and uninterrupted fellowship of the Spirit of Grace, he shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of the Lord jesus, 2 Pet. 1.8.
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Nothing shames, and truly cloudes the honour and reputation of persons pretending to worth and judgment, more than to be ignorant or deceived in or about their own Callings or Imployments.
Nothing shames, and truly Clouds the honour and reputation of Persons pretending to worth and judgement, more than to be ignorant or deceived in or about their own Callings or Employments.
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Is it not a great shame? It is no less shameful for the Tr••• of Levi, the Princes and Fathers of the Church the Popes and Prelates of our day, to be such ••staken deceived Doves,
Is it not a great shame? It is no less shameful for the Tr••• of Levi, the Princes and Father's of the Church the Popes and Prelates of our day, to be such ••staken deceived Dove,
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as 〈 ◊ 〉 Universities, Courts, Pulpits, and learned V•lumes, to assert this blind and Anti-scriptual Co•clusion, that Humane-Breeding, University-Lear•ing, Languages and Sciences, are essential Quali•cations, such,
as 〈 ◊ 〉 Universities, Courts, Pulpits, and learned V•lumes, to assert this blind and Anti-scriptual Co•clusion, that Humane-Breeding, University-Lear•ing, Languages and Sciences, Are essential Quali•cations, such,
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I say, This Generation, how lofty soever thei• eyes are, are not washed from their filthiness, 〈 ◊ 〉 not of being sordidly ignorant what scripturally will qualifie sufficiently,
I say, This Generation, how lofty soever thei• eyes Are, Are not washed from their filthiness, 〈 ◊ 〉 not of being sordidly ignorant what scripturally will qualify sufficiently,
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and they no small men amongst that Tribe, have openly declared, That without a Miracle, it is impossible to be a sufficient Preacher to Preach the Gospel of Christ, without having sat at the feet of Gamaliel, or be brought up in an University,
and they no small men among that Tribe, have openly declared, That without a Miracle, it is impossible to be a sufficient Preacher to Preach the Gospel of christ, without having sat At the feet of Gamaliel, or be brought up in an university,
as if it were not possible with God, even without any Miracle, to kill Goliah by the hand of little David, when the Sons of Mars stand by and can do nothing:
as if it were not possible with God, even without any Miracle, to kill Goliath by the hand of little David, when the Sons of Mars stand by and can do nothing:
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Yea, that it alone, without saving-Grace, and the Fellowship of the Spirit of God, can make sufficient Ministers to go forth and Preach the Gospel to Children of Men, especially if a Bishop do but Ordain them,
Yea, that it alone, without Saving grace, and the Fellowship of the Spirit of God, can make sufficient Ministers to go forth and Preach the Gospel to Children of Men, especially if a Bishop do but Ordain them,
and say, Receive the Holy Ghost, as plentiful experience witnesseth, and their Canons and Book of Ordination of Priests and Deacons declareth, where the Scripture-Qualifications are left out, and others set up.
and say, Receive the Holy Ghost, as plentiful experience Witnesseth, and their Canonas and Book of Ordination of Priests and Deacons Declareth, where the Scripture-Qualifications Are left out, and Others Set up.
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Well, to conclude this Use, let these Prophets, that fill the World with Priests and Preachers of Jeroboam, the Son of Nebat 's Order, of whom we read 1 Kings 12.31. And he made Priests of the lowest and basest of the People, which were not of the Sons of Levi. But let these hear what the Lord saith to them that have apostatised from the right way;
Well, to conclude this Use, let these prophets, that fill the World with Priests and Preachers of Jeroboam, the Son of Nebat is Order, of whom we read 1 Kings 12.31. And he made Priests of the lowest and Basest of the People, which were not of the Sons of Levi. But let these hear what the Lord Says to them that have Apostatized from the right Way;
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These mad Prophets, these Wells without water, these Clouds carried with a tempest, 2 Pet. 2.15, 16, 17. Even thus saith the Lord God, Wo unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit,
These mad prophets, these Wells without water, these Clouds carried with a tempest, 2 Pet. 2.15, 16, 17. Even thus Says the Lord God, Woe unto the foolish Prophets, that follow their own Spirit,
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Secondly, This might reprove the darkness and delusion that is crept into, and seized on too many godly, sober, well-meaning Christians and Professors, that have dwelt so long in Egypt; they can swear by the Life of Pharaoh, that is, ha•• traded too long with Antichrist's Clergy;
Secondly, This might reprove the darkness and delusion that is crept into, and seized on too many godly, Sobrium, well-meaning Christians and Professors, that have dwelled so long in Egypt; they can swear by the Life of Pharaoh, that is, ha•• traded too long with Antichrist's Clergy;
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men that now they dare even swear to the truth of it, tha• no man but a Scholar of that sort they intend, either can or ought to meddle with Preaching, saying, Let every one keep in his own Calling, and 〈 ◊ 〉 go beyond his last;
men that now they Dare even swear to the truth of it, tha• no man but a Scholar of that sort they intend, either can or ought to meddle with Preaching, saying, Let every one keep in his own Calling, and 〈 ◊ 〉 go beyond his last;
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The Man of God may be throughly furnished u••• every good Word and Work, 2 Tim. 3.17. Oh let me beseech you, Have not mens Persons and Part so in admiration, as to plead for Baal, and call Good, Evil;
The Man of God may be thoroughly furnished u••• every good Word and Work, 2 Tim. 3.17. O let me beseech you, Have not men's Persons and Part so in admiration, as to plead for Baal, and call Good, Evil;
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but search the Scripture diligently and humbly, and you will find other qualifications, appointed as necessary and sufficient for Preaching without that, I have so opposed;
but search the Scripture diligently and humbly, and you will find other qualifications, appointed as necessary and sufficient for Preaching without that, I have so opposed;
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all you that fear the Lord, be more Scripturally-wise and Learned your selves, and then you will easily and plainly see the vanity, ignorance and emptiness of your supposed Orthodox Teachers;
all you that Fear the Lord, be more Scripturally-wise and Learned your selves, and then you will Easily and plainly see the vanity, ignorance and emptiness of your supposed Orthodox Teachers;
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All I shall further do for you, is to pray for you, as sometime Elisha prayed for his Servants, saying, Lord, I pray thee open his eyes, that he may see,
All I shall further do for you, is to pray for you, as sometime Elisha prayed for his Servants, saying, Lord, I pray thee open his eyes, that he may see,
even the Light of Scripture, that Grace-saving, Sanctifying-Grace, and the Gifts and fellowship of the Spirit, without Humane or Ʋniversity Preparations, are truly, fully, most abundantly sufficient to make Christ's Gospel-Preachers wise enough for Soul-conversion,
even the Light of Scripture, that Grace-saving, Sanctifying-Grace, and the Gifts and fellowship of the Spirit, without Humane or Ʋniversity Preparations, Are truly, Fully, most abundantly sufficient to make Christ's Gospel preachers wise enough for Soul-conversion,
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This was the reason why Zedechiah, Son of Chenaanah, went near and smote Micaiah on the cheek, 1 Kings 22.24. This also was the cause why Sanbalat and Tobiah, and their Companions, did so reproach good Nehemiah, and obstruct the Work of the Temple, Nehem. 2.19.
This was the reason why Zedekiah, Son of Chenaanah, went near and smote Micaiah on the cheek, 1 Kings 22.24. This also was the cause why Sanballat and Tobiah, and their Sodales, did so reproach good Nehemiah, and obstruct the Work of the Temple, Nehemiah 2.19.
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but otherwise illiterate and unlearned, because such Preachers, if allowed, will soon cloud their Glory, and eclips their Credit, and humble their Pride, and hinder their Markets;
but otherwise illiterate and unlearned, Because such Preachers, if allowed, will soon cloud their Glory, and eclipse their Credit, and humble their Pride, and hinder their Markets;
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Therefore cease marvelling, that the Pope's Clergy do so vilifie and reproach Christ's Gospel Spiritually-wise Preachers, stiling them, proud, busie-bodies in other mens business, self-will'd, presumptuous, ignorant, factious, enemies to Caesar, and what not? that may render them odious, dealing with Christ's Ministers,
Therefore cease marvelling, that the Pope's Clergy do so vilify and reproach Christ's Gospel Spiritually-wise Preachers, styling them, proud, busybodies in other men's business, self-willed, presumptuous, ignorant, factious, enemies to Caesar, and what not? that may render them odious, dealing with Christ's Ministers,
and faithful Preachers, as formerly their fore-Fathers dealt with that faithful Witness and Martyr of the Lord Jesus John Huss; who when they burned him, clad him in strange Garments, painting Images of Devils upon him to make him odious to the People;
and faithful Preachers, as formerly their fore-Fathers dealt with that faithful Witness and Martyr of the Lord jesus John Huss; who when they burned him, clad him in strange Garments, painting Images of Devils upon him to make him odious to the People;
But to close this Use, Let all Christ's faithful Servants and Preachers, remember what the Lord Christ saith, Mat. 5.11, 12. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you,
But to close this Use, Let all Christ's faithful Servants and Preachers, Remember what the Lord christ Says, Mathew 5.11, 12. Blessed Are you, when men shall revile you,
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And if men of this breeding do scoff and deride you for this Preaching; say as David, If I be vile, I will be yet more vile, &c. The next Use I shall make of this Point, shall be for Caution or Counsel.
And if men of this breeding doe scoff and deride you for this Preaching; say as David, If I be vile, I will be yet more vile, etc. The next Use I shall make of this Point, shall be for Caution or Counsel.
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and learned Rabies of the day, lest like Samuel, you be mistaken in your judgment, and call him God's Anointed, when the Lord saith, This is not the man;
and learned Rabies of the day, lest like Samuel, you be mistaken in your judgement, and call him God's Anointed, when the Lord Says, This is not the man;
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and as hath been demonstrated, you shall find the Wisdom which comes from Above, from the Father of Lights, is the onely Wisdom that can fit persons unto Preaching.
and as hath been demonstrated, you shall find the Wisdom which comes from Above, from the Father of Lights, is the only Wisdom that can fit Persons unto Preaching.
Grace, and Gifts of the Spirit of God, are best qualifications for a Preacher, as appears Acts 1.4, 5. He will make the best Preacher which hath most Grace and Gifts of the Spirit.
Grace, and Gifts of the Spirit of God, Are best qualifications for a Preacher, as appears Acts 1.4, 5. He will make the best Preacher which hath most Grace and Gifts of the Spirit.
for if there do, the sin and guilt, yea, and punishment also of such Preaching, will lie at your doors, John 10.3. Object. But me-thinks I hear some Object and say, This is preposterous, erroneous, and dangerous, to make Preachers to depend and spring from the Congregations Approbation and Mission;
for if there do, the since and guilt, yea, and punishment also of such Preaching, will lie At your doors, John 10.3. Object. But methinks I hear Some Object and say, This is preposterous, erroneous, and dangerous, to make Preachers to depend and spring from the Congregations Approbation and Mission;
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This were to make Ministers or Preachers depend upon the People; whereas, is it not better for Congregations to spring from, and depend upon the Ministry,
This were to make Ministers or Preachers depend upon the People; whereas, is it not better for Congregations to spring from, and depend upon the Ministry,
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I Answer, This Objection smells strong of Rome, who-ever be the Objectors, and is calculated for the Interest of the Clergy, to maintain their Pride, Authority,
I Answer, This Objection smells strong of Room, whoever be the Objectors, and is calculated for the Interest of the Clergy, to maintain their Pride, authority,
Is not the House-holder more honourable than his Household-Servants, and the House before the Household-Servants? Even so in the Church of Christ? Must Preachers and Ministers be the Churches, as well as Christ's Servants;
Is not the Householder more honourable than his Household servants, and the House before the Household servants? Even so in the Church of christ? Must Preachers and Ministers be the Churches, as well as Christ's Servants;
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and shall not the Church be concluded honourable and wise enough to judge of the ability of her own Servants? Only they must judge whether the Church or Congregation is fit for their Profit or Honour. God forbid:
and shall not the Church be concluded honourable and wise enough to judge of the ability of her own Servants? Only they must judge whither the Church or Congregation is fit for their Profit or Honour. God forbid:
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Secondly, This is not erroneous, but most constaint, and agreeable to Scripture, and then it matters not what it is contrary to, or who calls it Error.
Secondly, This is not erroneous, but most constaint, and agreeable to Scripture, and then it matters not what it is contrary to, or who calls it Error.
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But that this is agreeable to Scripture, take Acts the first into consideration, where Peter standing up in the midst of one hundred and twenty Disciples, sayes;
But that this is agreeable to Scripture, take Acts the First into consideration, where Peter standing up in the midst of one hundred and twenty Disciples, Says;
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appointed two, Josephus called Barsabas, who was sirnamed Justus, and Matthias, vers. 15, 21, 22, 23. with chap. 18. from 24 to 28. Truth it is, this way of trying and sending forth,
appointed two, Josephus called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias, vers. 15, 21, 22, 23. with chap. 18. from 24 to 28. Truth it is, this Way of trying and sending forth,
If the Objectors intend the danger lies in this, That the ignorant People or Multitude of Believers being intrusted with this business, will chuse simple and unwise Preachers.
If the Objectors intend the danger lies in this, That the ignorant People or Multitude of Believers being Entrusted with this business, will choose simple and unwise Preachers.
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Run not before Jesus Christ sends you, remembring Rom. 10.15. How can they Preach except they be sent 〈 ◊ 〉 Take not this honour, this undue honour to your selves to be judges of your sufficiency.
Run not before jesus christ sends you, remembering Rom. 10.15. How can they Preach except they be sent 〈 ◊ 〉 Take not this honour, this undue honour to your selves to be judges of your sufficiency.
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but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue, Exod. 4. Oh you Beloved, to whom I am now speaking in this Use, be mindful of that word, Eccles. 5.2. Be not rash with thy Mouth, and let not thy Heart be hasty to utter any thing before God;
but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue, Exod 4. O you beloved, to whom I am now speaking in this Use, be mindful of that word, Eccles. 5.2. Be not rash with thy Mouth, and let not thy Heart be hasty to utter any thing before God;
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If we do this deceitfully, or negligently, or foolishly, think on that word Eccles. 5.6. Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin, neither say thou, it was an error:
If we do this deceitfully, or negligently, or foolishly, think on that word Eccles. 5.6. Suffer not thy Mouth to cause thy Flesh to since, neither say thou, it was an error:
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Wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands? Oh remember Ezek. 3.17, 18. If thou warn not the wicked from his wicked way, the same wicked man shall surely die in his iniquity,
Wherefore should God be angry At thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands? O Remember Ezekiel 3.17, 18. If thou warn not the wicked from his wicked Way, the same wicked man shall surely die in his iniquity,
Thus did Solomon, and pleased God, and obtained his request, 1 Kings 3.7, 8, 9. And this, Paul the great Apostle of the Gentiles, desired the Thessalonian - Church do do for him;
Thus did Solomon, and pleased God, and obtained his request, 1 Kings 3.7, 8, 9. And this, Paul the great Apostle of the Gentiles, desired the Thessalonian - Church do do for him;
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even throughly wise, unto Salvation, 2 Tim. 3.15. with 1 Tim. 4.15, 16. Meditate on these things, give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear to all;
even thoroughly wise, unto Salvation, 2 Tim. 3.15. with 1 Tim. 4.15, 16. Meditate on these things, give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear to all;
this is a Preachers study and work, to search and study the Scriptures; not Fathers, Commentators, or School-men, as his business, this is but a by-study;
this is a Preachers study and work, to search and study the Scriptures; not Father's, Commentators, or Schoolmen, as his business, this is but a by-study;
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Thus God acted towards Abraham, Gen. 18.17. He would not hide his Counsel from him, because he was Godly, and would command and reach his Family the fear of the Lord; so in Danel 's case.
Thus God acted towards Abraham, Gen. 18.17. He would not hide his Counsel from him, Because he was Godly, and would command and reach his Family the Fear of the Lord; so in Daniel is case.
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and keep the paths of the Righteous, Prov. 2.20. Paul sat at the feet of Gamaliel, and thus Apollos became wise through converse with Aquila and Priscilla; and thus Mary may be said to become wise, by sitting at the feet of our Lord Jesus, Acts 22.3. with chap. 18.25, 26. and Luke 10.25.
and keep the paths of the Righteous, Curae 2.20. Paul sat At the feet of Gamaliel, and thus Apollos became wise through converse with Aquila and Priscilla; and thus Marry may be said to become wise, by sitting At the feet of our Lord jesus, Acts 22.3. with chap. 18.25, 26. and Lycia 10.25.
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for by so doing, you may obtain to be such Preachers, of whom it may be said, Moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the People knowledge.
for by so doing, you may obtain to be such Preachers, of whom it may be said, Moreover, Because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the People knowledge.
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First, These words contain either the Preacher's persistency, or going on with his Work: Or, Secondly, His proficiency, or ripening at, or in his Work;
First, These words contain either the Preacher's persistency, or going on with his Work: Or, Secondly, His proficiency, or ripening At, or in his Work;
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as the passage seems to imply, Cursed be the man the doth the Work of the Lord deceitfully, or as th• Margin hath it, negligently, Jer. 4.8, 10. the li•• we have chap. 17.16. where Jeremiah tells the Lord, I have not hastned from being a Pastor to f•low thee:
as the passage seems to imply, Cursed be the man the does the Work of the Lord deceitfully, or as th• Margin hath it, negligently, Jer. 4.8, 10. the li•• we have chap. 17.16. where Jeremiah tells the Lord, I have not hastened from being a Pastor to f•low thee:
Thus Jesus Christ practised, Luk. 8. •. He went, saith the Text, throughout every City an Village, Preaching and shewing the glad-tydings 〈 ◊ 〉 the Kingdom of God:
Thus jesus christ practised, Luk. 8. •. He went, Says the Text, throughout every city an Village, Preaching and showing the Glad-tidings 〈 ◊ 〉 the Kingdom of God:
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And this you have from th• Lord, given forth Luk. 9.60. where Jesus saith ▪ No man having put his hand to the Plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.
And this you have from th• Lord, given forth Luk. 9.60. where jesus Says ▪ No man having put his hand to the Blow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.
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The likewise was Paul 's practice, as he tells the Chur•• of Ephesus; Therefore watch and remember, that fr•• the space of three years, he ceased not to warn eve• one of them, night and day, with tears, Acts 2•. 31.
The likewise was Paul is practice, as he tells the Chur•• of Ephesus; Therefore watch and Remember, that fr•• the Molle of three Years, he ceased not to warn eve• one of them, night and day, with tears, Acts 2•. 31.
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To name but one place more, for the pro•• of the Doctrine, that every wise, holy, Gospel Preacher, once called to that Work, ought to persevere and continue diligent therein,
To name but one place more, for the pro•• of the Doctrine, that every wise, holy, Gospel Preacher, once called to that Work, ought to persevere and continue diligent therein,
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The other passage I shall quote, is in 1 Tim. 4.13, 14, 15, 16. where Paul directs Timothy, saying, Till 〈 ◊ 〉 come, give attendance to Reading, to Exhortaties, to Doctrine:
The other passage I shall quote, is in 1 Tim. 4.13, 14, 15, 16. where Paul directs Timothy, saying, Till 〈 ◊ 〉 come, give attendance to Reading, to Exhortaties, to Doctrine:
But a little further to open this, Let me give you some Reasons or Arguments to clear this to be a Truth, That every Preacher ought diligently to persist in Preaching.
But a little further to open this, Let me give you Some Reasons or Arguments to clear this to be a Truth, That every Preacher ought diligently to persist in Preaching.
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a plausible Argument to avoid persecution; but mark Christ's Answer, Are there not twelve hours in the day? John 13.9. Day-time is given us for day-work and walks, not to idle and loyter in.
a plausible Argument to avoid persecution; but mark Christ's Answer, are there not twelve hours in the day? John 13.9. Daytime is given us for daywork and walks, not to idle and loiter in.
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This the Ruler of the Synagogue well understood, though misapplyed, when he said to the people, There are six dayes in the which men ought to work, Luke 13.14.
This the Ruler of the Synagogue well understood, though misapplied, when he said to the people, There Are six days in the which men ought to work, Lycia 13.14.
This our Lord declares, he eyed in giving of Preaching-ministrations to the Church, even the supply of the Churches need, that the need of the Church should be removed, by being supplyed,
This our Lord declares, he eyed in giving of Preaching-ministrations to the Church, even the supply of the Churches need, that the need of the Church should be removed, by being supplied,
then until the Saints be come to this stature, and full measure, in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus Christ, every wise Preacher ought to continue still to teach the people knowledge.
then until the Saints be come to this stature, and full measure, in the Grace and Knowledge of jesus christ, every wise Preacher ought to continue still to teach the people knowledge.
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yea, to be instant in Preaching, that is, without unnecessary intermission, 2 Tim. 4.2. This is the third Argument why every wise Gospel-Preacher should still teach the People knowledge.
yea, to be instant in Preaching, that is, without unnecessary intermission, 2 Tim. 4.2. This is the third Argument why every wise Gospel preacher should still teach the People knowledge.
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but also to remember, that six days they labour and do all that they have to do, Exod. 20. Therefore every wise and honest Preacher, ought to remember himself;
but also to Remember, that six days they labour and do all that they have to do, Exod 20. Therefore every wise and honest Preacher, ought to Remember himself;
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but as Paul teacheth Timothy, when he saith, But watch thou in all things, endure affliction, do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy Ministry, 2 Tim. 4.5.
but as Paul Teaches Timothy, when he Says, But watch thou in all things, endure affliction, do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy Ministry, 2 Tim. 4.5.
Be not idle or slothful in business, and yet he himself be idle in Preaching? Such had need to read and consider that place Rom. 2. from 17 to 24. And therefore I conclude, Every wise Preacher ought diligently and continually to Preach,
Be not idle or slothful in business, and yet he himself be idle in Preaching? Such had need to read and Consider that place Rom. 2. from 17 to 24. And Therefore I conclude, Every wise Preacher ought diligently and continually to Preach,
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This serves for a full word of Reproof to all idle, lazy, negligent Preachers of the Word of God, by whatever Name or Title dignified or distinguished, who-ever they are,
This serves for a full word of Reproof to all idle, lazy, negligent Preachers of the Word of God, by whatever Name or Title dignified or distinguished, whoever they Are,
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and Preach not diligently, frequently, and continually. The Lord complain• of these, or such like, in Ezek. 13.4, 5: O Israel, thy Prophets are like the Foxes in the Desarts:
and Preach not diligently, frequently, and continually. The Lord complain• of these, or such like, in Ezekiel 13.4, 5: Oh Israel, thy prophets Are like the Foxes in the Deserts:
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How many such Foxes or Prophets are there in England at this day, which have not gone up as they ought to do in the Gaps, to stop God's Wrath from breaking forth upon poor sinners,
How many such Foxes or prophets Are there in England At this day, which have not gone up as they ought to do in the Gaps, to stop God's Wrath from breaking forth upon poor Sinners,
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or to help sinful Souls to know how to stand guiltless and secure in the day of the Lord's fierce anger? Have we not too many Preachers, that account Preaching a by-work;
or to help sinful Souls to know how to stand guiltless and secure in the day of the Lord's fierce anger? Have we not too many Preachers, that account Preaching a by-work;
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and Preach at all, though never, or not at all, but when constraint, or covetousness constrains or induces them, they will, it may be, Preach as much as Law, not Gospel, requireth,
and Preach At all, though never, or not At all, but when constraint, or covetousness constrains or induces them, they will, it may be, Preach as much as Law, not Gospel, requires,
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Let these idle, lazy, sleepy Drones, not wise Preachers, though pretenders thereunto, hear the reproof which the Lord gives them, Isa. 56. His Watchmen are blind, they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs,
Let these idle, lazy, sleepy Drones, not wise Preachers, though pretenders thereunto, hear the reproof which the Lord gives them, Isaiah 56. His Watchmen Are blind, they Are all ignorant, they Are all dumb Dogs,
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or so much and so often Preach as they ought to do? such enemies to the Gospel-preaching and prosperity, may read their doom and name, in Mat. 23.13. But, wo unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hyppocrites, for ye shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men;
or so much and so often Preach as they ought to do? such enemies to the Gospel preaching and Prosperity, may read their doom and name, in Mathew 23.13. But, woe unto you Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites, for you shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men;
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If such as with-hold bodily Bread, or Corn, are worthy of the peoples curse, What Curse or bitter Anathema Maranatha must these with-holders of God's Corn,
If such as withhold bodily Bred, or Corn, Are worthy of the peoples curse, What Curse or bitter Anathema Maranatha must these with-holders of God's Corn,
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Know, and consider, though men should keep their Curses from you, yet God will not hold such high-handed sinners as you are guiltless, whom I have been reproving of,
Know, and Consider, though men should keep their Curses from you, yet God will not hold such high-handed Sinners as you Are guiltless, whom I have been reproving of,
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Ye have scattered my Flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them, behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the Lord, vers. 1, 2. Thus much for this first Use of Reproof.
You have scattered my Flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them, behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, Says the Lord, vers. 1, 2. Thus much for this First Use of Reproof.
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Her labour is in vain, without fear, because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding, Job 39.13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Oh! you that Preach the Gospel-Wisdom,
Her labour is in vain, without Fear, Because God hath deprived her of Wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding, Job 39.13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Oh! you that Preach the Gospel-Wisdom,
and idleness, that not still teaching the people knowledge, the people should be all over-grown with Tares and Errors? Therefore my dear Brethren, who labour in the Word and Doctrine, still teach your people knowledge.
and idleness, that not still teaching the people knowledge, the people should be all overgrown with Tares and Errors? Therefore my dear Brothers, who labour in the Word and Doctrine, still teach your people knowledge.
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so should a wise Preacher plow up the fallow-Ground this year, & the next send out his Commodity to this and the other good Port, in one and another good Ship;
so should a wise Preacher blow up the Fallow-ground this year, & the next send out his Commodity to this and the other good Port, in one and Another good Ship;
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and feed his Lambs, John 21.14. 'Tis the greatest evidence of love to Christ, and to the Lambs of Christ, to be diligently and constantly teaching and feeding the Flock of God with the Word of Knowledge.
and feed his Lambs, John 21.14. It's the greatest evidence of love to christ, and to the Lambs of christ, to be diligently and constantly teaching and feeding the Flock of God with the Word of Knowledge.
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Look how Solomon commends the diligent Woman, Prov. last. vers. last. Even so shall the diligent Preacher be commended also, Prov. 11.30. He that winneth Souls is wise; with chap. 22.22. Seest thou a man that is diligent in his business, he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men.
Look how Solomon commends the diligent Woman, Curae last. vers. last. Even so shall the diligent Preacher be commended also, Curae 11.30. He that wins Souls is wise; with chap. 22.22. See thou a man that is diligent in his business, he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men.
Therefore though we may not seek the honour that cometh of men, yet we may seek that which cometh of God, John 5.44. Oh! How beautiful are the feet of them that Preach the Gospel of Peace, and bring glad-tydings of good things, Rom. 10.15. Motive 4. Fourthly, My dear Brethren, it will be very comfortable, in a dying hour, to have Preached diligently in the dayes of Life;
Therefore though we may not seek the honour that comes of men, yet we may seek that which comes of God, John 5.44. Oh! How beautiful Are the feet of them that Preach the Gospel of Peace, and bring Glad-tidings of good things, Rom. 10.15. Motive 4. Fourthly, My dear Brothers, it will be very comfortable, in a dying hour, to have Preached diligently in the days of Life;
Thus should a wise Preacher strive to Preach, that with Samuel he may look a dying hour, with joy, in the face, 1 Sam. 12.2, 3, 5. So Paul comforted himself in the day of his departing,
Thus should a wise Preacher strive to Preach, that with Samuel he may look a dying hour, with joy, in the face, 1 Sam. 12.2, 3, 5. So Paul comforted himself in the day of his departing,
but receive this Exhortation, and let me leave it as universal advice, for every Preacher that hath ears to hear what the Spirit saith, to hear and receive,
but receive this Exhortation, and let me leave it as universal Advice, for every Preacher that hath ears to hear what the Spirit Says, to hear and receive,
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As he was wisely diligent, so was he wisely proceeding and going forward, from step to step, in the degrees and measures of his Knowledge and Preaching.
As he was wisely diligent, so was he wisely proceeding and going forward, from step to step, in the Degrees and measures of his Knowledge and Preaching.
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The Point of Doctrine hence is; Doct. That wise Preachers are prospering or thriving Preachers. They are not only diligent and constant Preachers, but also they are growing Preachers;
The Point of Doctrine hence is; Doct. That wise Preachers Are prospering or thriving Preachers. They Are not only diligent and constant Preachers, but also they Are growing Preachers;
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Even so do Preaching Qualifications, in a wise and painful Preacher; who, as Paul saith, when in their Childhood, or first entrance, may speak like Children, and act like Children;
Even so do Preaching Qualifications, in a wise and painful Preacher; who, as Paul Says, when in their Childhood, or First Entrance, may speak like Children, and act like Children;
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but his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in that Law doth he meditate day and night, he shall be like a Tree planted by the Rivers of Water, that bringeth forth his Fruit in season;
but his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in that Law does he meditate day and night, he shall be like a Tree planted by the rivers of Water, that brings forth his Fruit in season;
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therefore still teach the people knowledge, guide them by the skilfulness of the Lord's hand upon you, from Truth to Truth, from first Principles to higher, and more ennobling Conclusions.
Therefore still teach the people knowledge, guide them by the skilfulness of the Lord's hand upon you, from Truth to Truth, from First Principles to higher, and more ennobling Conclusions.
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Jesus Christ hath promised to be with you alwayes in such work, Matth. 28. And to conclude, take the Counsel of Solomon, Eccles. 9.10. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might;
jesus christ hath promised to be with you always in such work, Matthew 28. And to conclude, take the Counsel of Solomon, Eccles. 9.10. Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might;
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You labouring Ones in this Work of the Lord, feed on that Promise Mat. 13.12. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance.
You labouring Ones in this Work of the Lord, feed on that Promise Mathew 13.12. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance.
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or the Nature of things, or the End and Use of things. I say, knowledge is an enriching excellency, enabling men to make true judgment concerning things.
or the Nature of things, or the End and Use of things. I say, knowledge is an enriching excellency, enabling men to make true judgement Concerning things.
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And under these two Heads, I humbly conceive all that Heavenly knowledge which a Preacher ought to give-diligence to teach the people the knowledge of may be comprised.
And under these two Heads, I humbly conceive all that Heavenly knowledge which a Preacher ought to give-diligence to teach the people the knowledge of may be comprised.
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Thus having a little removed the scruple concerning knowledge, what it is, and what that knowledge is Preachers ought to teach the people, we may note this point of Doctrine.
Thus having a little removed the scruple Concerning knowledge, what it is, and what that knowledge is Preachers ought to teach the people, we may note this point of Doctrine.
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But let me a little clear and prove the point to you, That every wise Preacher ought to teach the people Heavenly knowledge, or the knowledge of God, and of themselves.
But let me a little clear and prove the point to you, That every wise Preacher ought to teach the people Heavenly knowledge, or the knowledge of God, and of themselves.
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For proof of this, take that passage Exod. 24.12. where the Lord commands Moses and Aaron to teach the people knowledge: So Moses tells us what Levi should and ought to do for God's people, Even teach Jacob God's Judgments, and Israel his Law, Deut. 33.10. This Samuel well understood, 2 Sam. 12.23. But I will teach you the good and the right way.
For proof of this, take that passage Exod 24.12. where the Lord commands Moses and Aaron to teach the people knowledge: So Moses tells us what Levi should and ought to do for God's people, Even teach Jacob God's Judgments, and Israel his Law, Deuteronomy 33.10. This Samuel well understood, 2 Sam. 12.23. But I will teach you the good and the right Way.
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This is that the Lord by Malachi declares he expects at the hands of his Priests, chap. 2.7. where he saith, The Priests Lips should, or ought to keep knowledge;
This is that the Lord by Malachi declares he expects At the hands of his Priests, chap. 2.7. where he Says, The Priests Lips should, or ought to keep knowledge;
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that every wise Preacher ought still to teach the people knowledge. The good knowledge of God, is that which every good Preacher ought to impart to the people;
that every wise Preacher ought still to teach the people knowledge. The good knowledge of God, is that which every good Preacher ought to impart to the people;
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I will therefore only add this one more, where we may hear what the Lord saith to such Preachers as do not teach the people knowledge. Wo, saith he, unto you Lawyers, for ye have taken away the Key of Knowledge, &c. Luke 7.52. The Pharisees and Lawyers of that day, had great thoughts of their knowledge and abilities;
I will Therefore only add this one more, where we may hear what the Lord Says to such Preachers as do not teach the people knowledge. Woe, Says he, unto you Lawyers, for you have taken away the Key of Knowledge, etc. Lycia 7.52. The Pharisees and Lawyers of that day, had great thoughts of their knowledge and abilities;
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The second thing I shall do, is to demonstrate, by Argument or Reason, that this is Truth, to wit, That every wise Preacher ought to teach and impart knowledge to the people; and that for these Reasons.
The second thing I shall do, is to demonstrate, by Argument or Reason, that this is Truth, to wit, That every wise Preacher ought to teach and impart knowledge to the people; and that for these Reasons.
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all for the people, and that also for their Edifying, Unity, Knowledge, and Perfection; therefore they ought to design this for their Business, Not to know for themselves onely,
all for the people, and that also for their Edifying, Unity, Knowledge, and Perfection; Therefore they ought to Design this for their Business, Not to know for themselves only,
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but principally to make the people knowing and wise in the knowledge of Christ. Now if this be the end of Preachers, certainly every thing should answer its end,
but principally to make the people knowing and wise in the knowledge of christ. Now if this be the end of Preachers, Certainly every thing should answer its end,
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they are the peoples Stewards, and therefore what Stewardship or Talent soever they have, they ought to improve them for the people, who are the final end, next to Christ's Glory, of all their Attainments.
they Are the peoples Stewards, and Therefore what Stewardship or Talon soever they have, they ought to improve them for the people, who Are the final end, next to Christ's Glory, of all their Attainments.
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This also we have given us in 1 Cor. 4.2. It is required, in Stewards, that a man be found faithful; and Luke 22.32. When thou art converted, strengthen thy Brethren.
This also we have given us in 1 Cor. 4.2. It is required, in Stewards, that a man be found faithful; and Lycia 22.32. When thou art converted, strengthen thy Brothers.
And are not Preachers bound to what they pretend and profess? that is, to teach the people knowledge. Certainly, of all men under Heaven, they are most bound to do what they profess,
And Are not Preachers bound to what they pretend and profess? that is, to teach the people knowledge. Certainly, of all men under Heaven, they Are most bound to do what they profess,
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and is it not then both shameful and sinful unconscionably to neglect it? Should a Physician pretend to help and cure such as come to him in their sickness,
and is it not then both shameful and sinful unconscionably to neglect it? Should a physician pretend to help and cure such as come to him in their sickness,
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or direct their Patients what to do? Would we not groundedly say, He were both idle and dishonest? Even so are all those Preachers that pretend to promote the peoples good and understanding in the Mystery of Christ, and do not.
or Direct their Patients what to do? Would we not groundedly say, He were both idle and dishonest? Even so Are all those Preachers that pretend to promote the peoples good and understanding in the Mystery of christ, and do not.
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therefore ought to be found likewise faithful Servants, thus doing, Mat. 24.45. I say, Every wise Preacher is able to teach the people the good knowledge of God:
Therefore ought to be found likewise faithful Servants, thus doing, Mathew 24.45. I say, Every wise Preacher is able to teach the people the good knowledge of God:
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as John saith, That which we have seen and heard, and our hands have handled of the Word of Life, declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us, 1 John 1.3.
as John Says, That which we have seen and herd, and our hands have handled of the Word of Life, declare we unto you, that you also may have fellowship with us, 1 John 1.3.
and he can and doth endeavour that the people may be brought into the fellowship and enjoyment of their knowledge. Those are foolish Preachers, Lords over God's Heritage, evil Servants,
and he can and does endeavour that the people may be brought into the fellowship and enjoyment of their knowledge. Those Are foolish Preachers, lords over God's Heritage, evil Servants,
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and Self-seekers, that ingross knowledge for themselves, and design not the peoples knowledge, as one main end of all that knowledge they enjoy or design to be made partakers of.
and Self-seekers, that ingross knowledge for themselves, and Design not the peoples knowledge, as one main end of all that knowledge they enjoy or Design to be made partakers of.
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And thus much for the clearing of this Doctrine, That it is the duty of every wise Gospel-Preacher, to make the people wise and knowing in the Mystery of Christ.
And thus much for the clearing of this Doctrine, That it is the duty of every wise Gospel preacher, to make the people wise and knowing in the Mystery of christ.
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even the Pope and his Prelates, and Clergy, who are so unwise and ignorant of Gospel-Truths and Principles, that they not onely neglect and oppose this practice,
even the Pope and his Prelates, and Clergy, who Are so unwise and ignorant of Gospel truths and Principles, that they not only neglect and oppose this practice,
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therefore intend and attend this as your great Work and Business, in, or by Preaching, to make the people wise and more knowing, in the saving and sanctified Knowledge of the Lord Jesus.
Therefore intend and attend this as your great Work and Business, in, or by Preaching, to make the people wise and more knowing, in the Saving and sanctified Knowledge of the Lord jesus.
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Beloved Brethren, this is your and my Business, let us give all diligence to add and contribute more and more to the peoples knowledge, doing as Paul, Not seeking our own profit,
beloved Brothers, this is your and my Business, let us give all diligence to add and contribute more and more to the peoples knowledge, doing as Paul, Not seeking our own profit,
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Yet having obtained knowledge in themselves, they must disperse knowledge to their people, and lay out all their endeavours, that the people may know what they know:
Yet having obtained knowledge in themselves, they must disperse knowledge to their people, and lay out all their endeavours, that the people may know what they know:
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This Paul did make his business, to make the Ephesians to understand his knowledge in the Mystery of Christ. Ephes. 3.4. When you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ.
This Paul did make his business, to make the Ephesians to understand his knowledge in the Mystery of christ. Ephesians 3.4. When you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of christ.
but that they might know, in and for themselves, what he knew in himself, and for them he laboured, that the people should know and understand what of Christ he understood;
but that they might know, in and for themselves, what he knew in himself, and for them he laboured, that the people should know and understand what of christ he understood;
and this seems to be his meaning, by what we find in vers. 8, 9. where Paul saith, That unto him, less than the least of all Saints, is this Grace given, That I should Preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
and this seems to be his meaning, by what we find in vers. 8, 9. where Paul Says, That unto him, less than the least of all Saints, is this Grace given, That I should Preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of christ.
Oh Preach, Seeing or Divine eyesight into the people, infuse or distil your knowledge, or Christ's knowledge into the people, that you may be rightly called,
O Preach, Seeing or Divine eyesight into the people, infuse or distil your knowledge, or Christ's knowledge into the people, that you may be rightly called,
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as the Prophets were of old time, even Seers from seeing, and shewing the mind of God to the people, 1 Sam. 9.9. Beloved, cause the Scales of Ignorance to fall from the eyes of the blind and ignorant people.
as the prophets were of old time, even Seers from seeing, and showing the mind of God to the people, 1 Sam. 9.9. beloved, cause the Scales of Ignorance to fallen from the eyes of the blind and ignorant people.
The want of this knowledge, is the cause of the great prophaneness, security, and presumption that abounds in the World, men's gross ignorance of themselves;
The want of this knowledge, is the cause of the great profaneness, security, and presumption that abounds in the World, men's gross ignorance of themselves;
there is but one step between them and Hell, For God is angry with the wicked all the day long, (or every day) Psal. 7.11. Make them know there is none good in his natural condition;
there is but one step between them and Hell, For God is angry with the wicked all the day long, (or every day) Psalm 7.11. Make them know there is none good in his natural condition;
there is none good, no not one that doeth good, no not one among all the multitude of unconverted Men and Women, for all are under sin, both Jews and Gentiles, Rom. 3.9, 12. Awaken mens Consciences that are asleep, to know and consider the danger of a sinful, Christless condition;
there is none good, no not one that doth good, no not one among all the multitude of unconverted Men and Women, for all Are under since, both jews and Gentiles, Rom. 3.9, 12. Awaken men's Consciences that Are asleep, to know and Consider the danger of a sinful, Christless condition;
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'Tis not onely Drunkards, Swearers, Whoremongers, and Scoffers, cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, but also the lostiest pieces of Nature, that are but in a state of Nature,
It's not only Drunkards, Swearers, Whoremongers, and Scoffers, cannot enter into the Kingdom of God, but also the lostiest Pieces of Nature, that Are but in a state of Nature,
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as it is written, Except your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Mat. 5.20.
as it is written, Except your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Mathew 5.20.
and such men are as fit and fair for Hell, as the worst Natures, and vilest of men, as Christ saith, Mat. 21.31. Preach to men the knowledge of themselves, and their undone condition, without the Lord Jesus and his Righteousness;
and such men Are as fit and fair for Hell, as the worst Nature's, and Vilest of men, as christ Says, Mathew 21.31. Preach to men the knowledge of themselves, and their undone condition, without the Lord jesus and his Righteousness;
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But you that are wise Preachers, teach your people knowledge, and make them understand, That without holiness no man shall see God, Heb. 12.14. Without forms men may go to Heaven, though never Baptised, and though they have never received the Supper of the Lord; but none without holiness.
But you that Are wise Preachers, teach your people knowledge, and make them understand, That without holiness no man shall see God, Hebrew 12.14. Without forms men may go to Heaven, though never Baptised, and though they have never received the Supper of the Lord; but none without holiness.
Therefore Preach men into the understanding and knowledge of their own vileness and weakness, and unbottom men from leaning or depending on their moral or legal Righteousness;
Therefore Preach men into the understanding and knowledge of their own vileness and weakness, and unbottom men from leaning or depending on their moral or Legal Righteousness;
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Cause the deceived Multitude to know the Just and Holy Nature of God, that they may not flatter and deceive themselves, with hopes and thoughts of happiness in a sinful state,
Cause the deceived Multitude to know the Just and Holy Nature of God, that they may not flatter and deceive themselves, with hope's and thoughts of happiness in a sinful state,
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make them know, when wounded in Conscience, and undone in themselves, that then if they come sinners, with their sin and misery upon them, without any Righteousness, Qualifications, Preparations,
make them know, when wounded in Conscience, and undone in themselves, that then if they come Sinners, with their since and misery upon them, without any Righteousness, Qualifications, Preparations,
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and they shall find rest to their Souls; and this without money, or monies worth; without regard to their humiliation, repentance, reformation, and amendment of life.
and they shall find rest to their Souls; and this without money, or moneys worth; without regard to their humiliation, Repentance, Reformation, and amendment of life.
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Oh, make them understand the free Grace of God to the vilest of returning sinners, make them to know the new and unchangeable Covenant of God with his people,
O, make them understand the free Grace of God to the Vilest of returning Sinners, make them to know the new and unchangeable Covenant of God with his people,
Objection; But some may possibly say to me, Is it in the Preachers power, how wise soever, to teach or infuse knowledge into the people? Is not this the peculiar prerogative of Jesus Christ, to be eyes to the blind,
Objection; But Some may possibly say to me, Is it in the Preachers power, how wise soever, to teach or infuse knowledge into the people? Is not this the peculiar prerogative of jesus christ, to be eyes to the blind,
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Answer; To this I Answer, Doubtless, and beyond a peradventure, it is in every wise Preachers power to do his duty, which is thus to lay out himself to the utmost, that the people may know.
Answer; To this I Answer, Doubtless, and beyond a Peradventure, it is in every wise Preachers power to do his duty, which is thus to lay out himself to the utmost, that the people may know.
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They are in God's way, and in God's way God will be found, as he hath said Exod. 4.12. with Mat. 28.20. Lastly, Wise Preachers should still teach the people knowledge; for though they know, they without God cannot teach the people knowledge; yet God can by them teach his people knowledge, even then when they think they can do least for the people.
They Are in God's Way, and in God's Way God will be found, as he hath said Exod 4.12. with Mathew 28.20. Lastly, Wise Preachers should still teach the people knowledge; for though they know, they without God cannot teach the people knowledge; yet God can by them teach his people knowledge, even then when they think they can do least for the people.
Therefore you who are Spiritually-wise Preachers of the Gospel, be prevailed upon, to make the peoples knowing, your main business and work in Preaching;
Therefore you who Are Spiritually-wise Preachers of the Gospel, be prevailed upon, to make the peoples knowing, your main business and work in Preaching;
like Paul, that great Preacher of the Gentiles, whose work was to teach all men in or unto all wisdom, that he might present all men perfect in Christ Jesus:
like Paul, that great Preacher of the Gentiles, whose work was to teach all men in or unto all Wisdom, that he might present all men perfect in christ jesus:
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'Tis too hard for such to teach Knowledge, or for the people by such to be taught Knowledge: Such Preachers as desire to be profitable Preachers unto others, must learn of that wonderful Preacher the Lord Jesus, to be meek and lowly of heart, Mat. 11.29. and do as Paul adviseth, Rom. 12.16. Not to mind high things, but to condescend to men of low estate.
It's too hard for such to teach Knowledge, or for the people by such to be taught Knowledge: Such Preachers as desire to be profitable Preachers unto Others, must Learn of that wondered Preacher the Lord jesus, to be meek and lowly of heart, Mathew 11.29. and do as Paul adviseth, Rom. 12.16. Not to mind high things, but to condescend to men of low estate.
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This Paul seems to mind, in 1 Cor. 14. as the very scope of that Chapter, to provoke Preachers to Preach plainly within, not above the understanding of the People.
This Paul seems to mind, in 1 Cor. 14. as the very scope of that Chapter, to provoke Preachers to Preach plainly within, not above the understanding of the People.
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with that of Jer. 23.18, 22. Oh, as ever you would be profitable Preachers to others, be not unprofitable Preachers to your selves, practise what you Preach,
with that of Jer. 23.18, 22. O, as ever you would be profitable Preachers to Others, be not unprofitable Preachers to your selves, practise what you Preach,
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pray not only publickly, but privately for a blessing upon your Labours; lose not your Sermons through shortness, or wantingness in praying performances.
pray not only publicly, but privately for a blessing upon your Labours; loose not your Sermons through shortness, or wantingness in praying performances.
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This was Paul 's way to get Knowledge to be the blessing of the Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians, as you may see at large in the first Chapters of those Epistles.
This was Paul is Way to get Knowledge to be the blessing of the Ephesians, Philippians, and colossians, as you may see At large in the First Chapters of those Epistles.
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Therefore to conclude these Directions, Watch and pray that the Enemy steal not your Seed, or Christ's Seed rather, away out of the minds and understandings of the people.
Therefore to conclude these Directions, Watch and pray that the Enemy steal not your Seed, or Christ's Seed rather, away out of the minds and understandings of the people.
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yet let me, as once Peter did, tell you, I think it meet, as long as I am in this Tabernacle, to stir you up, by putting you in remembrance of those things,
yet let me, as once Peter did, tell you, I think it meet, as long as I am in this Tabernacle, to stir you up, by putting you in remembrance of those things,
Let it be a word of Exhortation to all such to take the Apostle's counsel, 1 Thess. 5.12, 13. We beseech you Brethren, to know them that labour among you,
Let it be a word of Exhortation to all such to take the Apostle's counsel, 1 Thess 5.12, 13. We beseech you Brothers, to know them that labour among you,
yea, such are painful Preachers, and therefore ought to be honoured Preachers; such are profitable Preachers, therefore worthy to be honoured Preachers;
yea, such Are painful Preachers, and Therefore ought to be honoured Preachers; such Are profitable Preachers, Therefore worthy to be honoured Preachers;
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There is nothing so much discourages, grieves, and dishonours wise Preachers, as to find their Hearers unwise, idle, unthankful, unfruitful, and unholy;
There is nothing so much discourages, grieves, and dishonours wise Preachers, as to find their Hearers unwise, idle, unthankful, unfruitful, and unholy;
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yea, if it be not only a neglect, but a most unconscionable neglect not to teach the people Knowledge. Let me then tell proud, carnal, unbelieving, negligent, forgetful, disobedient, unfruitful Hearers, 'tis not only a sin, but a complicated sin;
yea, if it be not only a neglect, but a most unconscionable neglect not to teach the people Knowledge. Let me then tell proud, carnal, unbelieving, negligent, forgetful, disobedient, unfruitful Hearers, it's not only a since, but a complicated since;
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I beseech you think seriously of a Text or two, 2 Chron. 36.15, 16, 17. And the Lord God of their Fathers sent to them by his Messengers, rising up betimes, and sending;
I beseech you think seriously of a Text or two, 2 Chronicles 36.15, 16, 17. And the Lord God of their Father's sent to them by his Messengers, rising up betimes, and sending;
because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling-place: But they mocked the Messengers of God, and despised his Words, and misused his Prophets,
Because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling-place: But they mocked the Messengers of God, and despised his Words, and misused his prophets,
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Even because, saith the Apostle, God will send them strong delusions that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned that believed not through the Truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Even Because, Says the Apostle, God will send them strong delusions that they should believe a lie, that they all might be damned that believed not through the Truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
First, Is this yet true acquaintance with the greatness and grossness of ignorance, and especially of your own ignorance in particular? Pride makes men think they see,
First, Is this yet true acquaintance with the greatness and grossness of ignorance, and especially of your own ignorance in particular? Pride makes men think they see,
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Therefore, as the cure of this Disease in the first place, remember what Paul writes for this purpose, 1 Cor. 8.2. If any man thinks that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. Again;
Therefore, as the cure of this Disease in the First place, Remember what Paul writes for this purpose, 1 Cor. 8.2. If any man thinks that he Knoweth any thing, he Knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. Again;
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Thirdly, Be diligent about this business of Knowledge; if ever thou wouldest know, as James saith, Let not a wavering-minded man think he shall receive any thing;
Thirdly, Be diligent about this business of Knowledge; if ever thou Wouldst know, as James Says, Let not a wavering-minded man think he shall receive any thing;
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With what sloth and idleness, neglectfulness and forgetfulness do too many Professors pursue Knowledge? Therefore be not slothful in business of this nature,
With what sloth and idleness, neglectfulness and forgetfulness do too many Professors pursue Knowledge? Therefore be not slothful in business of this nature,
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This made Apollos become more wise and knowing, even his communion with Aquila, Acts 18. And this Solomon teacheth us, Prov. 13.20. telling us, That he that walketh with wise men, shall be wise;
This made Apollos become more wise and knowing, even his communion with Aquila, Acts 18. And this Solomon Teaches us, Curae 13.20. telling us, That he that walks with wise men, shall be wise;
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This we find imposed upon Elders or Preachers, Acts 20.28. Take heed therefore unto your selves; so in 1 Tim. 4.16. Take heed unto thy self, and to thy Doctrine.
This we find imposed upon Elders or Preachers, Acts 20.28. Take heed Therefore unto your selves; so in 1 Tim. 4.16. Take heed unto thy self, and to thy Doctrine.
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Who then is a wise and faithful Servant to give them meat in due season? A wise Preacher must oversee the state of the Flock, in this regard, to know what they are,
Who then is a wise and faithful Servant to give them meat in due season? A wise Preacher must oversee the state of the Flock, in this regard, to know what they Are,
The Faith of the doubting must be strengthened, and the Faith of the established secured. The troubled Conscience must be comforted, and the Conscience of the sleepy and secure awakned.
The Faith of the doubting must be strengthened, and the Faith of the established secured. The troubled Conscience must be comforted, and the Conscience of the sleepy and secure awakened.
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Therefore this is that Preachers should heedfully mind, the teaching, moving, and turning of their Spirits, this or that way, by the Spirit of the Lord Jesus;
Therefore this is that Preachers should heedfully mind, the teaching, moving, and turning of their Spirits, this or that Way, by the Spirit of the Lord jesus;
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as you have it Haggi 1.6, to 11. compared with Zech. 7.5, 6. where the Lord renders the reason of all the blasts or disappointments they met with, was, Because of the corruptness of their ends.
as you have it Haggi 1.6, to 11. compared with Zechariah 7.5, 6. where the Lord renders the reason of all the blasts or disappointments they met with, was, Because of the corruptness of their ends.
and the profiting the Souls of the people. In discharge of Duty, these are right Ends, and not to Preach for Applause, Credit, or much less Merchandize. But again; Fourthly, Preachers should heedfully;
and the profiting the Souls of the people. In discharge of Duty, these Are right Ends, and not to Preach for Applause, Credit, or much less Merchandise. But again; Fourthly, Preachers should heedfully;
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They must Search the Scripture, as well as Preach the Scripture, remembring David, Psalm. 39. I said, I will take heed to my wayes that I sin not with my tongue;
They must Search the Scripture, as well as Preach the Scripture, remembering David, Psalm. 39. I said, I will take heed to my ways that I sin not with my tongue;
But this I must speak more to on another particular, and therefore shall come to the Reasons of the Point that Preachers had need to give good heed to what they Preach.
But this I must speak more to on Another particular, and Therefore shall come to the Reasons of the Point that Preachers had need to give good heed to what they Preach.
Therefore take heed, and be holy, ye that bear the Vessels of the Lord, remembring the case of Nadab and Abihu, Levit, 10. and of Ʋzzah, 2 Sam. 6.6, 7. Reas. 2. Secondly, The reason of Preachers heedfulness is this, The Observance of men.
Therefore take heed, and be holy, you that bear the Vessels of the Lord, remembering the case of Nadab and Abihu, Levit, 10. and of Ʋzzah, 2 Sam. 6.6, 7. Reas. 2. Secondly, The reason of Preachers heedfulness is this, The Observance of men.
Application; First, If Preachers ought to give good heed how they Preach, then this ministers a word of Reproof to such as are heedless Preachers, that think it is an easie facile Work to dispense and propagate Truth;
Application; First, If Preachers ought to give good heed how they Preach, then this Ministers a word of Reproof to such as Are heedless Preachers, that think it is an easy facile Work to dispense and propagate Truth;
they think it is enough, never applying themselves to over-see or consider the state of the Flock, the various state of their Hearers, the avoiding of their Enemies, the Salvation of Sinners,
they think it is enough, never applying themselves to oversee or Consider the state of the Flock, the various state of their Hearers, the avoiding of their Enemies, the Salvation of Sinners,
and the perfecting of the Saints, by an acute, exact, circumspect, thorough search and enquiry after Gospel-Truths, that they might Speak and Preach as the Oracles of God.
and the perfecting of the Saints, by an acute, exact, circumspect, thorough search and enquiry After Gospel truths, that they might Speak and Preach as the Oracles of God.
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And let these Preachers know, what God hath threatned to all slight Preachers, by the Prophet Jeremiah, saying, Therefore I am full of the fury of the Lord;
And let these Preachers know, what God hath threatened to all slight Preachers, by the Prophet Jeremiah, saying, Therefore I am full of the fury of the Lord;
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Oh Speak or Preach as Paul words it, as you ought to speak, Ephes. 6.20. study Scripture, study Men, listen to the Spirit, follow its Guidance, give your selves up to this Work, taking Solomon 's Counsel, Eccles. 9.10. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might.
O Speak or Preach as Paul words it, as you ought to speak, Ephesians 6.20. study Scripture, study Men, listen to the Spirit, follow its Guidance, give your selves up to this Work, taking Solomon is Counsel, Eccles. 9.10. Whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might.
I say, This Truth now cleared, will acquit and justifie all such sober, serious, exquisite, faithful, painful, wise Preachers, which give good heed, and apply themselves to be Physicians of Value, such as endeavour both to sound their own,
I say, This Truth now cleared, will acquit and justify all such Sobrium, serious, exquisite, faithful, painful, wise Preachers, which give good heed, and apply themselves to be Physicians of Valve, such as endeavour both to found their own,
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and the peoples hearts, and to see that they Preach as the Spirit gives them utterance and guidance, Acts 2.4. Such Preachers as seek not yours, but you, that your Souls may be saved in the Day of the Lord Jesus.
and the peoples hearts, and to see that they Preach as the Spirit gives them utterance and guidance, Acts 2.4. Such Preachers as seek not yours, but you, that your Souls may be saved in the Day of the Lord jesus.
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but endeavour to make full proof of their Ministry, in a ministration of the All committed to their trust, following that Direction of our Lord, Gather up the Fragments that nothing be lost, John 6.12.
but endeavour to make full proof of their Ministry, in a ministration of the All committed to their trust, following that Direction of our Lord, Gather up the Fragments that nothing be lost, John 6.12.
Is there not a cause, when it is required of a Steward to be sound faithful? And this is faithful dealing with Jesus Christ and his Word, to let nothing be lost.
Is there not a cause, when it is required of a Steward to be found faithful? And this is faithful dealing with jesus christ and his Word, to let nothing be lost.
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that give good heed, and all diligence so to Preach, that they may declare that they have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, not handling the Word of God deceitfully,
that give good heed, and all diligence so to Preach, that they may declare that they have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, not handling the Word of God deceitfully,
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All this seems clearly implyed in this Act of the wise Preacher, as is most clear, by considering the next word, And set in order, or in their due order, many Proverbs. The Work of the truly,
All this seems clearly employed in this Act of the wise Preacher, as is most clear, by considering the next word, And Set in order, or in their due order, many Proverbs. The Work of the truly,
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or spiritually wise Preacher, is to search, or seek after; or search, or seek into the knowledge of wha• is known, or should be known, or may be known.
or spiritually wise Preacher, is to search, or seek After; or search, or seek into the knowledge of wha• is known, or should be known, or may be known.
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That the wise Preacher's Work, is not an easie, but an hard task, to attain the comprehension or full understanding requisite to be found in every Minister of Christ.
That the wise Preacher's Work, is not an easy, but an hard task, to attain the comprehension or full understanding requisite to be found in every Minister of christ.
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seek for, yea, ••g for, and hunt for, that intends to find it; compared with Job 3.21. Take one passage more, whe•e good and wise Preachers may be resembled to Servants, and the Hand maids David speaks of, Psal. 123.2.
seek for, yea, ••g for, and hunt for, that intends to find it; compared with Job 3.21. Take one passage more, whe•e good and wise Preachers may be resembled to Servants, and the Hand maids David speaks of, Psalm 123.2.
The Word of God is perfect and sufficient, but not so plain and obvious, that without much study and search, the whole Counsel or Will of God contained therein will be attained.
The Word of God is perfect and sufficient, but not so plain and obvious, that without much study and search, the Whole Counsel or Will of God contained therein will be attained.
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Oh, how much more doth it require the wisest Preachers wisdom and pains to dive into the Counsels of Christ, contained and centered in these most deep Wells of Salvation,
O, how much more does it require the Wisest Preachers Wisdom and pains to dive into the Counsels of christ, contained and centered in these most deep Wells of Salvation,
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Yea, such were Christ's Disciples and Apostles, those Master-Preachers, those Foundation-Layers; Luke 24.25. O Fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have spoken. Oh Beloved!
Yea, such were Christ's Disciples and Apostles, those Master-Preachers, those Foundation-Layers; Lycia 24.25. Oh Fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken. O beloved!
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But, thirdly, grant a Preacher hath wisely gone these steps, yet he must still be seeking out how to preserve and water the Seed he hath been admitted to Sow, that he lose not the things that he hath wrought;
But, Thirdly, grant a Preacher hath wisely gone these steps, yet he must still be seeking out how to preserve and water the Seed he hath been admitted to Sow, that he loose not the things that he hath wrought;
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'Tis to be like the foolish Ostrich mentioned Job 39.13, 14, 15, 16. Now this Act makes the Preacher's Act hard work to water and watch his Seed sown, that he lose not his labour;
It's to be like the foolish Ostrich mentioned Job 39.13, 14, 15, 16. Now this Act makes the Preacher's Act hard work to water and watch his Seed sown, that he loose not his labour;
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Arg. 4. And lastly, The Preacher's task is very hard, because of that great opposition and difficulty, which Preachers and preaching-work must and doth meet withal;
Argument 4. And lastly, The Preacher's task is very hard, Because of that great opposition and difficulty, which Preachers and Preaching-work must and does meet withal;
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and who, as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do they also resist the Truth, 2 Tim. 3.8. These constrain the wisest of Preachers to seek out how to preach, that such may not gain-say the Truth;
and who, as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do they also resist the Truth, 2 Tim. 3.8. These constrain the Wisest of Preachers to seek out how to preach, that such may not gainsay the Truth;
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when he is to preach Justification by Faith only, without the Works of the Law? How did the Jewish Teachers oppose him? Acts 21.27, 28, 29, 30. When he teaches the Doctrine of Free-Grace for the worst of sinners, notwithstanding the greatest of sins, is he not slandered as if he taught liberty to sin? Rom. 3.8.
when he is to preach Justification by Faith only, without the Works of the Law? How did the Jewish Teachers oppose him? Acts 21.27, 28, 29, 30. When he Teaches the Doctrine of Free-Grace for the worst of Sinners, notwithstanding the greatest of Sins, is he not slandered as if he taught liberty to since? Rom. 3.8.
If he teach the cessation of the Law, as to life, How is his preaching opposed and slandred? 1 Tim. 1.6, 7. So when he preaches down legal Ceremonies,
If he teach the cessation of the Law, as to life, How is his preaching opposed and slandered? 1 Tim. 1.6, 7. So when he Preaches down Legal Ceremonies,
What labour is Paul forced to use to defend this Doctrine against those Philosophers and Deceivers? Gal. 6.11, 12, 13. with Col. 2.8, 16, 17. downwards to the close of that Chapter.
What labour is Paul forced to use to defend this Doctrine against those Philosophers and Deceivers? Gal. 6.11, 12, 13. with Col. 2.8, 16, 17. downwards to the close of that Chapter.
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and his Instruments, slandering and opposing the Truth, makes the Preachers of the Gospel much labour to seek out how to defend and establish the truth of the Gospel.
and his Instruments, slandering and opposing the Truth, makes the Preachers of the Gospel much labour to seek out how to defend and establish the truth of the Gospel.
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By the doing of this Work, also by preaching among Saints, how much opposition do the Preachers of the Gospel procure by it? as is clear 1 Cor. 4.14. to the end of the Chapter;
By the doing of this Work, also by preaching among Saints, how much opposition do the Preachers of the Gospel procure by it? as is clear 1 Cor. 4.14. to the end of the Chapter;
and uphold himself in the doing of his duty, and to deliver the Gospel from being perverted and made of no use, by the many designs and devices of Enemies and Friends.
and uphold himself in the doing of his duty, and to deliver the Gospel from being perverted and made of no use, by the many designs and devices of Enemies and Friends.
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Surely these never read, or never considered what Paul found Preaching to be, that thus speak contemptuously and foolishly of it, 2 Cor. 6.3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Can that be slight, easie, idle Work, which is Night and Day-Work, which is Soul and Body-Work;
Surely these never read, or never considered what Paul found Preaching to be, that thus speak contemptuously and foolishly of it, 2 Cor. 6.3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Can that be slight, easy, idle Work, which is Night and Day-Work, which is Soul and Body-Work;
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and read the Rules and Directions Paul gives to Timothy about Preaching; and then tell me whether it be an easie, much less an idle trifling imployment, yea or no?
and read the Rules and Directions Paul gives to Timothy about Preaching; and then tell me whither it be an easy, much less an idle trifling employment, yea or no?
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Let such idle careless Shepherds, as pretend to be Gospel-Preachers, wise and honourable Preachers, view that word Ezek. 34. with Zech. 11.17. Wo to the idol Shepherd that leaves the Flock;
Let such idle careless Shepherd's, as pretend to be Gospel preachers, wise and honourable Preachers, view that word Ezekiel 34. with Zechariah 11.17. Woe to the idol Shepherd that leaves the Flock;
a form of Godliness, without the power of it, not making it their business, to take away the Cloaks and Shifts, Pleas and Excuses, Pretences and Fig-leaves, under which poor sinners shelter and hide themselves from the force of their Preaching,
a from of Godliness, without the power of it, not making it their business, to take away the Cloaks and Shifts, Pleasant and Excuses, Pretences and Fig leaves, under which poor Sinners shelter and hide themselves from the force of their Preaching,
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and the wrath of God, although they walk on in the stubbornness of their hearts, and add drunkenness to thirst, and cry, God will spare, Deut. 29.19.
and the wrath of God, although they walk on in the stubbornness of their hearts, and add Drunkenness to thirst, and cry, God will spare, Deuteronomy 29.19.
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But O that they would remember that saying of the Lord to their Brethren, the Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 2.22, 29, 30. I say, Remember, those that honour God shall be honoured of him;
But Oh that they would Remember that saying of the Lord to their Brothers, the Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 2.22, 29, 30. I say, remember, those that honour God shall be honoured of him;
And if ye offer the blind for Sacrifice, Is it not evil? And if ye offer the lame and the sick, Is it not evil? But cursed be the Deceiver that hath in his Flock a Male,
And if you offer the blind for Sacrifice, Is it not evil? And if you offer the lame and the sick, Is it not evil? But cursed be the Deceiver that hath in his Flock a Male,
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as Paul words it, Col. 4.3, 4. Oh! as wise Preachers, and not unwise, seek and search after the mind of Christ, contained in the Proverbs, Problems, or Word of Christ.
as Paul words it, Col. 4.3, 4. Oh! as wise Preachers, and not unwise, seek and search After the mind of christ, contained in the Proverbs, Problems, or Word of christ.
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Oh! study Soul-convincing, and Soul-converting Doctrine, striving and designing that all your Hearers may be delivered into the form of that Doctrine, which from Christ, by you, is to them delivered.
Oh! study Soul-convincing, and Soul-converting Doctrine, striving and designing that all your Hearers may be Delivered into the from of that Doctrine, which from christ, by you, is to them Delivered.
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For how can one receive any thing, except it be given him from Above, or from Heaven, Joh. 3.27. Oh seek, and search out diligently what Message is most meet for the People;
For how can one receive any thing, except it be given him from Above, or from Heaven, John 3.27. O seek, and search out diligently what Message is most meet for the People;
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This we have hinted in the Description of the wise Scribe, that he brings forth of his Treasury things new and old, things sutable and necessary for present concernment, Mat. 13.52. The Peoples present need, should be every wise Preacher's business to supply, and that in the first place.
This we have hinted in the Description of the wise Scribe, that he brings forth of his Treasury things new and old, things suitable and necessary for present concernment, Mathew 13.52. The Peoples present need, should be every wise Preacher's business to supply, and that in the First place.
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Search after the profiting of your Hearers, and see how the Seed sown makes increase, in some thirty, in some sixty, in some an hundred fold, Mark 4.8.
Search After the profiting of your Hearers, and see how the Seed sown makes increase, in Some thirty, in Some sixty, in Some an hundred fold, Mark 4.8.
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But again, Let me once more exhort wise Preachers to seek out the deep things of God, contained in the Mysteries of the Gospel, or manifold wisdom of God.
But again, Let me once more exhort wise Preachers to seek out the deep things of God, contained in the Mysteres of the Gospel, or manifold Wisdom of God.
search and study the Scriptures, which are able to make the Preacher, or the Man of God, perfect, or throughly furnished unto preaching. Knowledge, Gospel-Knowledge, is deep Waters:
search and study the Scriptures, which Are able to make the Preacher, or the Man of God, perfect, or thoroughly furnished unto preaching. Knowledge, Gospel knowledge, is deep Waters:
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I mean, see that the mouths of gain-sayers, and such as oppose your preaching, or slander your good Conversation, be silenc'd, that they which speak evil of you may be ashamed.
I mean, see that the mouths of gainsayers, and such as oppose your preaching, or slander your good Conversation, be silenced, that they which speak evil of you may be ashamed.
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The better and more wisely any Preacher preaches, the more will be his opposition, and therefore his wisdom should be, to take away occasion from such as seek occasion, that they of the contrary part may be ashamed.
The better and more wisely any Preacher Preaches, the more will be his opposition, and Therefore his Wisdom should be, to take away occasion from such as seek occasion, that they of the contrary part may be ashamed.
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then do not you less, than seek, hunt and search after the comprehending and understanding what you hear. Take Christ's Counsel, Luk. 8.18. Take heed therefore how you hear.
then do not you less, than seek, hunt and search After the comprehending and understanding what you hear. Take Christ's Counsel, Luk. 8.18. Take heed Therefore how you hear.
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Oh! if Preachers must be wise Preachers, be not you foolish or unwise Hearers; if they must be painful and careful Preachers, be you not slothful careless Hearers;
Oh! if Preachers must be wise Preachers, be not you foolish or unwise Hearers; if they must be painful and careful Preachers, be you not slothful careless Hearers;
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for it is written, God will deal with the Scholar as with the Master, Isa. 24.2. Oh, my Beloved, did Preachers know truly and sufficiently the weight, want, and worth of preaching, they would doutbless take more heed how they preach;
for it is written, God will deal with the Scholar as with the Master, Isaiah 24.2. O, my beloved, did Preachers know truly and sufficiently the weight, want, and worth of preaching, they would doutbless take more heed how they preach;
even so would you Hearers, did you but consider the worth, want, and necessity of preaching, you would be more attentive, watchful, thankful, constant, fruitful Hearers:
even so would you Hearers, did you but Consider the worth, want, and necessity of preaching, you would be more attentive, watchful, thankful, constant, fruitful Hearers:
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As negligent, careless, idle Preachers little know, or consider the worth, or the price, or the misery of Souls which are lost for want of wise and careful preaching;
As negligent, careless, idle Preachers little know, or Consider the worth, or the price, or the misery of Souls which Are lost for want of wise and careful preaching;
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and prescribe a Potion most sutable, most safe and profitable for his Patient; and then his Patient should either refuse to accept it, and neglect to read it,
and prescribe a Potion most suitable, most safe and profitable for his Patient; and then his Patient should either refuse to accept it, and neglect to read it,
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would not you say, This was a most unwise, unworthy, and ungrateful Person, to deal thus unworthily with his loving Friend and faithful Physitian. Oh my Beloved!
would not you say, This was a most unwise, unworthy, and ungrateful Person, to deal thus unworthily with his loving Friend and faithful physician. O my beloved!
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and to shake off the dust of their feet against them, and say, Since by this doing you judge your selves unworthy of the Gospel, Lo, we turn to the Gentiles, Acts 13.46. I have done now with this Use, and shall con•ude both this Doctrine and this Exhortation, with two Scriptures;
and to shake off the dust of their feet against them, and say, Since by this doing you judge your selves unworthy of the Gospel, Lo, we turn to the Gentiles, Acts 13.46. I have done now with this Use, and shall con•ude both this Doctrine and this Exhortation, with two Scriptures;
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Litterally, by Proverbs, are intended any pithy, short, witty, or significant kind of Expression. Thus we have the word used, Prov. 1.6. To understand a Proverb, and the interpretation;
Literally, by Proverbs, Are intended any pithy, short, witty, or significant kind of Expression. Thus we have the word used, Curae 1.6. To understand a Proverb, and the Interpretation;
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and if we look upon some few of these Preachers Proverbs, you shall find all this in them; as to instance Chap. 20.17. with vers. 30. and a multitude besides.
and if we look upon Some few of these Preachers Proverbs, you shall find all this in them; as to instance Chap. 20.17. with vers. 30. and a multitude beside.
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but to speak or set forth Proverbs in a more large and general signification, that is, wise Preachers should give forth wisdom and knowledge to the people,
but to speak or Set forth Proverbs in a more large and general signification, that is, wise Preachers should give forth Wisdom and knowledge to the people,
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That this is so, consider a few Scriptures, Nehem. 8.7, 8. you shall find Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Palaiah,
That this is so, Consider a few Scriptures, Nehemiah 8.7, 8. you shall find Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Palaiah,
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but the folly of fools is deceit, Prov. 14.8. Whence mark, A wise or prudent Person, (such every Gospel-preacher ought to be) his work is to understand his way;
but the folly of Fools is deceit, Curae 14.8. Whence mark, A wise or prudent Person, (such every Gospel preacher ought to be) his work is to understand his Way;
the contrary of this was that God complained of in the false Prophets, or foolish Preachers of Israel; saying, His Watchmen are blind; they are all ignorant, they are all dumb Dogs, they cannot bark;
the contrary of this was that God complained of in the false prophets, or foolish Preachers of Israel; saying, His Watchmen Are blind; they Are all ignorant, they Are all dumb Dogs, they cannot bark;
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Yea, they are greedy Dogs, which can never have enough, and they are Shepherds that cannot understand, &c. Isa. 56.10, 11. Mark it well, They are foolish Shepherds,
Yea, they Are greedy Dogs, which can never have enough, and they Are Shepherd's that cannot understand, etc. Isaiah 56.10, 11. Mark it well, They Are foolish Shepherd's,
Who is the wise Man that may understand this? and who is he to whom the mouth of the Lord hath spoken that he may declare it? Take that of Prov. 22. where you have Solomon the wise Preacher both doing this Work,
Who is the wise Man that may understand this? and who is he to whom the Mouth of the Lord hath spoken that he may declare it? Take that of Curae 22. where you have Solomon the wise Preacher both doing this Work,
and teaching wise Preachers also to do this work, when he saith, Have I not written unto thee excellent things in counsels and in knowledge, that I might make thee to know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou mightest answer the words of truth to those that send unto thee? vers. 20.21. also Chap. 10.31, 32. The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom, and the lips of the righteous knoweth what is acceptable.
and teaching wise Preachers also to do this work, when he Says, Have I not written unto thee excellent things in Counsels and in knowledge, that I might make thee to know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou Mightest answer the words of truth to those that send unto thee? vers. 20.21. also Chap. 10.31, 32. The Mouth of the just brings forth Wisdom, and the lips of the righteous Knoweth what is acceptable.
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Take that also of Luke 1.1, 2, 3, 4. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
Take that also of Lycia 1.1, 2, 3, 4. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to Set forth in order a declaration of those things which Are most surely believed among us,
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It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, that thou mightest know the certainty of those things wherein thou hast been instructed.
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of things from the very First, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, that thou Mightest know the certainty of those things wherein thou hast been instructed.
To name no more, take Paul's charge and direction to Timothy, Till I come, give attendance to Reading, to Exhortation, to Doctrine; meditate on these things;
To name no more, take Paul's charge and direction to Timothy, Till I come, give attendance to Reading, to Exhortation, to Doctrine; meditate on these things;
give thy self wholly to them, that thy profiting may appear to all, 1 Tim. 4.13, 15. I should now give you the Reasons of the Point, I shall onely name them at present. Reason 1. First; Every wise Preacher should thus do, because this is no more than they all profess to do;
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therefore thus wise Preachers not only may, but must do. Reason 2. Secondly; This is that which wise and pious People warrantably promise themselves will be done for them, by such as preach to them;
Therefore thus wise Preachers not only may, but must do. Reason 2. Secondly; This is that which wise and pious People warrantably promise themselves will be done for them, by such as preach to them;
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but let such that so do, think of that passage, what the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two Friends;
but let such that so do, think of that passage, what the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two Friends;
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because I have formerly had occasion, as you may remember, to speak to the substance of this Doctrine; all I intend, I shall comprize in a few serious words of Exhortation to all that are,
Because I have formerly had occasion, as you may Remember, to speak to the substance of this Doctrine; all I intend, I shall comprise in a few serious words of Exhortation to all that Are,
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Oh, let us not be like the foolish Preachers which the Lord reproveth by the Prophet, saying, Seameth it a small thing to you, to have eaten up the good pasture,
O, let us not be like the foolish Preachers which the Lord Reproveth by the Prophet, saying, Seameth it a small thing to you, to have eaten up the good pasture,
Oh, this is necessary and becoming wise Preachers thus to do, and not to set Proverbs out of order, into their own or other mens order, labouring more in Preaching to keep close to their own or other mens sense and order in opening the Scripture,
O, this is necessary and becoming wise Preachers thus to do, and not to Set Proverbs out of order, into their own or other men's order, labouring more in Preaching to keep close to their own or other men's sense and order in opening the Scripture,
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because I am speaking to the wise, and a word to the wise may suffice: and truly such as are otherwise, 'tis not the many words will do any good, as Solomon tells us;
Because I am speaking to the wise, and a word to the wise may suffice: and truly such as Are otherwise, it's not the many words will do any good, as Solomon tells us;
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Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a morter among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him, Prov. 27.22. Wherefore, my Brethren, let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded;
Though thou Shouldst bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him, Curae 27.22. Wherefore, my Brothers, let us Therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded;
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As this Scripture is Prophetical, and looks towards the truly wise, or transcendently wise Preacher, our Lord Jesus, that greater than Solomon, we might note divers things,
As this Scripture is Prophetical, and looks towards the truly wise, or transcendently wise Preacher, our Lord jesus, that greater than Solomon, we might note diverse things,
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Secondly; The excellency or property of those acceptable words, in these words, and that which was written, was upright, even words of truth, or according to truth;
Secondly; The excellency or property of those acceptable words, in these words, and that which was written, was upright, even words of truth, or according to truth;
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For the improvement of these words, one question is necessary to be resolved, to wit, What acceptable words are, or such acceptable words are which Preachers ought to seek out? I Answer;
For the improvement of these words, one question is necessary to be resolved, to wit, What acceptable words Are, or such acceptable words Are which Preachers ought to seek out? I Answer;
I say, Acceptable words, which wise Preachers should or do seek to find out, are words meet to be accepted from him that preaches, by them to whom he preaches;
I say, Acceptable words, which wise Preachers should or do seek to find out, Are words meet to be accepted from him that Preaches, by them to whom he Preaches;
as Paul implies in that expression, This is a saying worthy of all acceptation, that Jesus Christ came into the World to save sinners, of whom I am chief, 1 Tim. 1.15.
as Paul Implies in that expression, This is a saying worthy of all acceptation, that jesus christ Come into the World to save Sinners, of whom I am chief, 1 Tim. 1.15.
Such were Philip 's words to the Eunuch, If thou believest with all thy heart, thou mayest, Acts 8.37. The former of these cannot be wanting in an acceptable word, the latter may, and yet the words be acceptable;
Such were Philip is words to the Eunuch, If thou Believest with all thy heart, thou Mayest, Acts 8.37. The former of these cannot be wanting in an acceptable word, the latter may, and yet the words be acceptable;
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as in that of Jeremiah, when he told the King of Judah, Behold, Pharaohs Army which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own Land, and the Caldeans shall come again, and fight against this City,
as in that of Jeremiah, when he told the King of Judah, Behold, Pharaohs Army which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own Land, and the Chaldaeans shall come again, and fight against this city,
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Yet for all this they were unacceptable to them, as is manifest vers. 15. Wherefore the Princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in Prison.
Yet for all this they were unacceptable to them, as is manifest vers. 15. Wherefore the Princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in Prison.
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Consider, This is Paul 's charge, not to Timothy only, but in him to all Preachers, to preach acceptable words, as you have it in the following words of the Text, words of Truth: Hold fast the form of sound words which thou hast heard from me, 2 Tim. 1.13.
Consider, This is Paul is charge, not to Timothy only, but in him to all Preachers, to preach acceptable words, as you have it in the following words of the Text, words of Truth: Hold fast the from of found words which thou hast herd from me, 2 Tim. 1.13.
So to Titus, speaking what Preachers or Elders of Churches should be, he saith, They should be men able, by sound Doctrine, both to exhort and convince gain-sayers, Tit. 1.9. so Chap. 2.1. Speak thou the thing which becometh sound Doctrine;
So to Titus, speaking what Preachers or Elders of Churches should be, he Says, They should be men able, by found Doctrine, both to exhort and convince gainsayers, Tit. 1.9. so Chap. 2.1. Speak thou the thing which Becometh found Doctrine;
that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you, vers. 8. And this Paul begs the Prayers of Saints to God for him in this behalf, That he might not onely Speak,
that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you, vers. 8. And this Paul begs the Prayers of Saints to God for him in this behalf, That he might not only Speak,
First, In reference to God's, when God's Cause and Honour calls for our speaking, then to speak such words as may most conduce to the Cause and Case in hand, is to speak acceptable or seasonable words, such as wise Preachers ought to seek out, & speak out.
First, In Referente to God's, when God's Cause and Honour calls for our speaking, then to speak such words as may most conduce to the Cause and Case in hand, is to speak acceptable or seasonable words, such as wise Preachers ought to seek out, & speak out.
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Such were Mordecai 's words to Hester, when he declared to her the state of the Jews, and charged her, That she should go in unto the King to make supplication to him,
Such were Mordecai is words to Esther, when he declared to her the state of the jews, and charged her, That she should go in unto the King to make supplication to him,
when he told the King, I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Fathers House, in that ye have forsaken the Commandments of the Lord, and ye have followed. Baalim;
when he told the King, I have not troubled Israel, but thou and thy Father's House, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and you have followed. Baalim;
but if Baal, then follow him, 1 Kings 18.18, 21. And such were Paul 's words to the Athenians, when he saw them so given to Idolatry, Acts 17.16, to the close of that Chapter.
but if Baal, then follow him, 1 Kings 18.18, 21. And such were Paul is words to the Athenians, when he saw them so given to Idolatry, Acts 17.16, to the close of that Chapter.
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And by the way note, That oft-times God, in a wonderful manner, stirs-up the Spirits of his Servants to be speaking such acceptable words as are timous and most seasonable, in order to present work,
And by the Way note, That ofttimes God, in a wondered manner, stirs-up the Spirits of his Servants to be speaking such acceptable words as Are timous and most seasonable, in order to present work,
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But secondly, Words may then be counted seasonable and acceptable, when most sutable to, or suiting with the Peoples present Case, State, and Necessities.
But secondly, Words may then be counted seasonable and acceptable, when most suitable to, or suiting with the Peoples present Case, State, and Necessities.
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Such were John 's words to the sinful Jews, when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadduces come to his Baptism, he said unto them, O generation of Vipers, who hath warned you to fly from the wrath to come? bring forth therefore fruit meet for repentance;
Such were John is words to the sinful jews, when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his Baptism, he said unto them, Oh generation of Vipers, who hath warned you to fly from the wrath to come? bring forth Therefore fruit meet for Repentance;
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This the Lord himself teacheth, saying, Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, Isa. 40.1, 2. And in obedience hereunto,
This the Lord himself Teaches, saying, Speak you comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, Isaiah 40.1, 2. And in Obedience hereunto,
when we preach acceptably, or speak seasonable words. All other preaching is foolish preaching, or for the present but lost preaching. But again; Reason 2.
when we preach acceptably, or speak seasonable words. All other preaching is foolish preaching, or for the present but lost preaching. But again; Reason 2.
and he that hath my Word, let him speak my Word faithfully. What is the Chaff to the Wheat? saith the Lord, Jer. 23.28. Reason 3. Lastly; Preachers ought to seek out acceptable words, because such preaching will only answer our engagements and pretentions both to God and Man:
and he that hath my Word, let him speak my Word faithfully. What is the Chaff to the Wheat? Says the Lord, Jer. 23.28. Reason 3. Lastly; Preachers ought to seek out acceptable words, Because such preaching will only answer our engagements and pretentions both to God and Man:
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and as Paul saith, Not to preach themselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and themselves Servants for Jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4.5. I proceed now to the Application, because I promised to be short.
and as Paul Says, Not to preach themselves, but christ jesus the Lord; and themselves Servants for jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4.5. I proceed now to the Application, Because I promised to be short.
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The first Use may be for a word of Reproof to as many Preachers that are not so wise as to make this their work, to seek out acceptable seasonable words,
The First Use may be for a word of Reproof to as many Preachers that Are not so wise as to make this their work, to seek out acceptable seasonable words,
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Let such think seriously of that saying of Peter, But these, as natural bruit beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things they understand not,
Let such think seriously of that saying of Peter, But these, as natural bruit beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things they understand not,
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and give it your word, as Nehemiah did in his day, Chap. 2. vers. 3. In times of abounding of iniquity, Lift up thy Voice like a Trumpet, cry aloud, spare not, shew the people their transgression,
and give it your word, as Nehemiah did in his day, Chap. 2. vers. 3. In times of abounding of iniquity, Lift up thy Voice like a Trumpet, cry aloud, spare not, show the people their Transgression,
and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee, and be not dismayed at their faces, Jer. 1.17. Oh, my Brethren, be prevailed upon to make it your main business, next to the looking after your own Vines, to look after acceptable words for the People.
and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee, and be not dismayed At their faces, Jer. 1.17. O, my Brothers, be prevailed upon to make it your main business, next to the looking After your own Vines, to look After acceptable words for the People.
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take their labour of love kindly, despise not, pervert not prophesyings of such as seek out acceptable words; and what-ever they speak is words of Truth, and of uprightness.
take their labour of love kindly, despise not, pervert not prophesyings of such as seek out acceptable words; and whatever they speak is words of Truth, and of uprightness.
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and break off your sins by Righteousness, and your iniquities by shewing of mercy, Dan. 4.27. I mean, your sins against wise Preachers, and their acceptable words from Jesus Christ.
and break off your Sins by Righteousness, and your iniquities by showing of mercy, Dan. 4.27. I mean, your Sins against wise Preachers, and their acceptable words from jesus christ.
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Whence I might observe, That as wise Preachers are wary and painful Preachers, and search and seek out acceptable and seasonable words for their People;
Whence I might observe, That as wise Preachers Are wary and painful Preachers, and search and seek out acceptable and seasonable words for their People;
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as might easily be made to appear. But remembring what Solomon the Preacher hath writ in this case, Prov. 27.2. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth;
as might Easily be made to appear. But remembering what Solomon the Preacher hath writ in this case, Curae 27.2. Let Another man praise thee, and not thine own Mouth;
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That this frame of Spirit and walking is lovely and excellent, take the witness of a stranger in Israel concerning David, when he told him, Surely as the Lord liveth, thou hast been upright,
That this frame of Spirit and walking is lovely and excellent, take the witness of a stranger in Israel Concerning David, when he told him, Surely as the Lord lives, thou hast been upright,
But setting aside Man's testimony to this Truth, take the Lord's own testimony concerning Job; And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my Servant Job? there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and upright man, Chap. 1.8. The like honourable acknowledgement doth our Lord give of Nathaniel, saying, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile, John 1.47.
But setting aside Man's testimony to this Truth, take the Lord's own testimony Concerning Job; And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my Servant Job? there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and upright man, Chap. 1.8. The like honourable acknowledgement does our Lord give of Nathaniel, saying, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile, John 1.47.
But this may suffice for the proof of the Point, though manifold Texts might have been produced for the further demonstrating this, had it been necessary.
But this may suffice for the proof of the Point, though manifold Texts might have been produced for the further Demonstrating this, had it been necessary.
Let me now give you some Arguments to clear this Observation, That truth and uprightness in the Spirit, renders such Spirits excellent. Argument 1. First; Because this is the frame of God's Spirit or Beeing, therefore to be like God in beeing, must needs render us excellent in beeing.
Let me now give you Some Arguments to clear this Observation, That truth and uprightness in the Spirit, renders such Spirits excellent. Argument 1. First; Because this is the frame of God's Spirit or Being, Therefore to be like God in being, must needs render us excellent in being.
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Now to have our Spirits according to the frame of God's Spirit, is the most excellent frame that can be imagined. But again; Argument 2. Secondly; This must needs be a most excellent frame, because the contrary frame of Spirit is the most dishonourable and unlovely frame that can be.
Now to have our Spirits according to the frame of God's Spirit, is the most excellent frame that can be imagined. But again; Argument 2. Secondly; This must needs be a most excellent frame, Because the contrary frame of Spirit is the most dishonourable and unlovely frame that can be.
and the lusts of your Father you will do, John 8.44. And no Spirit is so disowned and detested of God, as the Spirit of Hypocrisie; Wo unto Hypocrites, Math. 23.27. read that place at your leasure.
and the Lustiest of your Father you will do, John 8.44. And no Spirit is so disowned and detested of God, as the Spirit of Hypocrisy; Woe unto Hypocrites, Math. 23.27. read that place At your leisure.
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Therefore to be of the contrary Spirit to Hypocrisie, must needs be excellent; that is, to be upright in Spirit. But again; Argument 3. Thirdly; 'Tis that frame begun in us here, which will be our frame perfectly in the state of Glory.
Therefore to be of the contrary Spirit to Hypocrisy, must needs be excellent; that is, to be upright in Spirit. But again; Argument 3. Thirdly; It's that frame begun in us Here, which will be our frame perfectly in the state of Glory.
even this image of Truth, and uprightness of Spirit? Such are the most excellent in their Generation. But again; Argument 4. Lastly; This can be no other than a Truth, which both Heaven and Earth bear witness to;
even this image of Truth, and uprightness of Spirit? Such Are the most excellent in their Generation. But again; Argument 4. Lastly; This can be no other than a Truth, which both Heaven and Earth bear witness to;
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and if we enquire of all sorts of men under the Heavens, they will all seal to this Truth, that Men and Women, of honest Spirits, are most desirable and excellent Persons both to dwell with and converse with.
and if we inquire of all sorts of men under the Heavens, they will all seal to this Truth, that Men and Women, of honest Spirits, Are most desirable and excellent Persons both to dwell with and converse with.
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The first Use I shall make of this Point, is to present you with a word of Information, and that is, Whence it comes to pass that the Preachers and People of the Lord are no more valued and esteemed than they are this day? 'Tis,
The First Use I shall make of this Point, is to present you with a word of Information, and that is, Whence it comes to pass that the Preachers and People of the Lord Are no more valued and esteemed than they Are this day? It's,
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This we have seen is a most excellent choice frame of Spirit, in the esteem both of God and Man. Oh therefore, labour to attain such a frame of Spirit;
This we have seen is a most excellent choice frame of Spirit, in the esteem both of God and Man. O Therefore, labour to attain such a frame of Spirit;
and every mouth speaketh folly or falshood, Isa. 9.17. 'Tis Mortification of earthly Members, and Sanctification of the Spirit, must make us Men or Women of this frame of Spirit;
and every Mouth speaks folly or falsehood, Isaiah 9.17. It's Mortification of earthly Members, and Sanctification of the Spirit, must make us Men or Women of this frame of Spirit;
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and should be wise Preachers, seeking out acceptable words; and that which by us is at any time preached and written upon the heart of the People, should be upright, even words of truth. Let us be a living Word,
and should be wise Preachers, seeking out acceptable words; and that which by us is At any time preached and written upon the heart of the People, should be upright, even words of truth. Let us be a living Word,
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yea more than a Christian, a Preacher to Christians, that would seek great things for himself, under pretence of seeking great things for Christ? Oh, who that were a Preacher as I,
yea more than a Christian, a Preacher to Christians, that would seek great things for himself, under pretence of seeking great things for christ? O, who that were a Preacher as I,
And to close up this Head of Exhortation, Let as many as are and would be found wise Preachers, be perswaded to think often and deeply of that Scripture, 2 Cor. 4. Therefore, seeing we have this Ministry,
And to close up this Head of Exhortation, Let as many as Are and would be found wise Preachers, be persuaded to think often and deeply of that Scripture, 2 Cor. 4. Therefore, seeing we have this Ministry,
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not walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth, commending our selves to every man's Conscience in the sight of God.
not walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth, commending our selves to every Man's Conscience in the sighed of God.
who hath his commendation in his youth, that he was a plain man, Gen. 25.27. Oh, such let us that fear the Lord be, let our inside be manifest by our out-side;
who hath his commendation in his youth, that he was a plain man, Gen. 25.27. O, such let us that Fear the Lord be, let our inside be manifest by our outside;
even the Ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which in the fight of God is of great price, 1 Pet. 3.3, 4. Oh my Brethren, look mostly after the dress and adorning of your Spirits,
even the Ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which in the fight of God is of great price, 1 Pet. 3.3, 4. O my Brothers, look mostly After the dress and adorning of your Spirits,
And to quicken us to the acceptance of this Exhortation, let me give you and my self a few Motives and Encouragements to induce us to be of this blessed frame of Spirit.
And to quicken us to the acceptance of this Exhortation, let me give you and my self a few Motives and Encouragements to induce us to be of this blessed frame of Spirit.
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when he finds such a frame of Spirit in us, as we have it Psal. 11.7. For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness, his Countenance doth behold the upright;
when he finds such a frame of Spirit in us, as we have it Psalm 11.7. For the righteous Lord loves righteousness, his Countenance does behold the upright;
and thy Seed shall possess the gate of his enemies, vers. 16, 17. And lest this should not be enough, hear further what God promises him in the next Verse, saying, In thy Seed shall all the Nations of the Earth be blessed;
and thy Seed shall possess the gate of his enemies, vers. 16, 17. And lest this should not be enough, hear further what God promises him in the next Verse, saying, In thy Seed shall all the nations of the Earth be blessed;
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How did Daniel 's uprightness give him humble and holy boldness in the day of his trouble? as appears by his expression to the King, Then said Daniel unto the King, Live for ever;
How did daniel is uprightness give him humble and holy boldness in the day of his trouble? as appears by his expression to the King, Then said daniel unto the King, Live for ever;
How does the want of uprightness cause hearttrembling and weakness? as you may see in that story of Haman, Hest. 7.6, 7, 8. Oh therefore, get and maintain such a frame of Spirit,
How does the want of uprightness cause hearttrembling and weakness? as you may see in that story of Haman, Hest. 7.6, 7, 8. O Therefore, get and maintain such a frame of Spirit,
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as will cause and maintain in our Souls, a truly wellgrounded confidence and boldness to look God and Man in the face withal, without blushing in any season. But again;
as will cause and maintain in our Souls, a truly wellgrounded confidence and boldness to look God and Man in the face withal, without blushing in any season. But again;
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and this is the Apostles Argument, Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
and this is the Apostles Argument, Whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
and hid, that shall not be known, Mat. 10.26. For the folly of fools is deceit, Prov. 14.8. For their folly shall be made manifest to all men, 2 Tim. 3.9. Fifthly, and lastly; To hasten, consider but the danger of a contrary frame of Spirit to this Doctrine;
and hid, that shall not be known, Mathew 10.26. For the folly of Fools is deceit, Curae 14.8. For their folly shall be made manifest to all men, 2 Tim. 3.9. Fifthly, and lastly; To hasten, Consider but the danger of a contrary frame of Spirit to this Doctrine;
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Though God is a resolved enemy against all sorts of sin and sinners, yet especially is he resolved to shew himself most quick and severe against persons of this frame.
Though God is a resolved enemy against all sorts of since and Sinners, yet especially is he resolved to show himself most quick and severe against Persons of this frame.
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Hypocrites, of all men, must have their woes, and no portion of woe is sufficient for their punishment short of the Devils, weeping and gnashing of teeth, which must be the portion of Devils, and of Hypocrites, Mat. 24.51. compared with Chap. 25.41. Take but an instance or two of this, of two great men in their day;
Hypocrites, of all men, must have their woes, and no portion of woe is sufficient for their punishment short of the Devils, weeping and gnashing of teeth, which must be the portion of Devils, and of Hypocrites, Mathew 24.51. compared with Chap. 25.41. Take but an instance or two of this, of two great men in their day;
And if this were too light a punishment for secret but detestible iniquity and hypocrisie, God adds, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house.
And if this were too Light a punishment for secret but detestible iniquity and hypocrisy, God adds, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house.
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Preachers of all Persons are in most danger, if found playing the Hypocrites, as God tells us Psal. 50.21. These things hast thou done, and I kept silence;
Preachers of all Persons Are in most danger, if found playing the Hypocrites, as God tells us Psalm 50.21. These things hast thou done, and I kept silence;
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Let it be the care and labour of the Souls of all wise Preachers, to share in the Commendation given to Christ by the Herodians, who said, Master, we know that thou art true,
Let it be the care and labour of the Souls of all wise Preachers, to share in the Commendation given to christ by the Herodians, who said, Master, we know that thou art true,
What are those Goads and Nails to which the words of the Wise are resembled? A Goad seems to be that usual and necessary Instrument which Neat-herds or Drovers use about Oxen, at labour and in travel;
What Are those Goads and Nails to which the words of the Wise Are resembled? A Goad seems to be that usual and necessary Instrument which Neatherds or Drovers use about Oxen, At labour and in travel;
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such we read of Judges 3.31. and in 1 Sam. 13.21. Nailes are either such as were used to fasten Tents, and the Tabernacle with, or other Habitations and things withal.
such we read of Judges 3.31. and in 1 Sam. 13.21. Nails Are either such as were used to fasten Tents, and the Tabernacle with, or other Habitations and things withal.
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but needful and necessary in their Use; from which I might note; Doctrine 2. That wise Preachers and Preaching are very necessary and needful for the People.
but needful and necessary in their Use; from which I might note; Doctrine 2. That wise Preachers and Preaching Are very necessary and needful for the People.
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The first is this, That wise and spiritual Preachers and their words are very useful, and necessary for the spiritual service and benefit of God's People, as the things mentioned,
The First is this, That wise and spiritual Preachers and their words Are very useful, and necessary for the spiritual service and benefit of God's People, as the things mentioned,
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The second Conclusion is this, That all Divine Ministries and Ministrations, spring from the alone Will and Wisdom of the Lord Jesus, that one Shepherd,
The second Conclusion is this, That all Divine Ministries and Ministrations, spring from the alone Will and Wisdom of the Lord jesus, that one Shepherd,
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for he refresheth the Soul of his Masters, Prov. 25.11, 12, 13. Hear also what the Apostle saith, How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a Preacher? Oh, see the great necessity and utility of a wise Preacher.
for he refresheth the Soul of his Masters, Curae 25.11, 12, 13. Hear also what the Apostle Says, How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not herd? And how shall they hear without a Preacher? O, see the great necessity and utility of a wise Preacher.
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and bring glad tydings of good things? Rom. 10.14, 15. To trouble you with no more, take that Ephes. 4. where we find the End and Use of wise Preachers;
and bring glad tidings of good things? Rom. 10.14, 15. To trouble you with no more, take that Ephesians 4. where we find the End and Use of wise Preachers;
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for strength and not for drunkenness, Eccles. 10.15, 16, 17. Secondly; They are stiled Masters of Assemblies or Societies, which is a title and place of honour.
for strength and not for Drunkenness, Eccles. 10.15, 16, 17. Secondly; They Are styled Masters of Assemblies or Societies, which is a title and place of honour.
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Now as it is Preachers honour thus to be accounted, so it is the Peoples blessing and advantage have such Master-Workmen to be their Servants, that can wisely and profitably serve them.
Now as it is Preachers honour thus to be accounted, so it is the Peoples blessing and advantage have such Master workmen to be their Servants, that can wisely and profitably serve them.
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Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, Mat. 22.16. with 3 John 10. Therefore to have such Workmen, must needs be the Peoples blessing and advantage. Objection.
Master, we know that thou art true, and Teachest the Way of God in truth, Mathew 22.16. with 3 John 10. Therefore to have such Workmen, must needs be the Peoples blessing and advantage. Objection.
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To which I Answer, first, The Scripture no where really contradicts it self any where, but agrees with it self every where, and only so ought to be expounded.
To which I Answer, First, The Scripture no where really contradicts it self any where, but agrees with it self every where, and only so ought to be expounded.
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which it would, if this were admitted to be the sense, That sanctified or anointed Persons need not the teachings of any man, (no though the wisest of men.) Which what can be more contrary to this;
which it would, if this were admitted to be the sense, That sanctified or anointed Persons need not the teachings of any man, (not though the Wisest of men.) Which what can be more contrary to this;
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As their Titles, so the Acts assigned to them by the Text, and which ought to be performed of them, (or at least designed by them) that is, to be as Goads and Nails in the sense given upon the place:
As their Titles, so the Acts assigned to them by the Text, and which ought to be performed of them, (or At least designed by them) that is, to be as Goads and Nails in the sense given upon the place:
And how unskilful are the choicest Sheep to lead and conduct themselves aright in their way or journey? Any Pastor as well as their proper Pastor, shall become their Pastor,
And how unskilful Are the Choicest Sheep to led and conduct themselves aright in their Way or journey? Any Pastor as well as their proper Pastor, shall become their Pastor,
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Therefore saith the Psalmist, He chose David also his Servant, and took him from the Sheep-folds, from following the Ewes great with young, he brought him to feed Jacob his People, and Israel his Inheritance: So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart;
Therefore Says the Psalmist, He chosen David also his Servant, and took him from the Sheepfolds, from following the Ewes great with young, he brought him to feed Jacob his People, and Israel his Inheritance: So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart;
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and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands, Psal. 78.70, 71, 72. But again, Wise Preachers are not onely necessary, because Master-Workmen, and so Skilful, and Guides,
and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands, Psalm 78.70, 71, 72. But again, Wise Preachers Are not only necessary, Because Master workmen, and so Skilful, and Guides,
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And thus practised Holy Peter, who saith, This second Epistle (beloved) I now write unto you, in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance;
And thus practised Holy Peter, who Says, This second Epistle (Beloved) I now write unto you, in both which I stir up your pure minds by Way of remembrance;
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and of the Commandments of us the Apostles of the Lord and Saviour, 2 Pet. 3.1, 2. And the need the Church hath of such Workmen, the Prophet Isaiah tells us, saying, There is none that calleth upon thy Name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee, Isa. 64.7. But, Lastly;
and of the commandments of us the Apostles of the Lord and Saviour, 2 Pet. 3.1, 2. And the need the Church hath of such Workmen, the Prophet Isaiah tells us, saying, There is none that calls upon thy Name, that stirs up himself to take hold of thee, Isaiah 64.7. But, Lastly;
But this may suffice to confirm and clear this Doctrine, That wise and Spiritual-Preachers, and their words, are very useful and necessary for the spiritual benefit and service of God's People;
But this may suffice to confirm and clear this Doctrine, That wise and Spiritual-Preachers, and their words, Are very useful and necessary for the spiritual benefit and service of God's People;
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All that I shall say to these is, what the Lord said by Moses; O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end, Deut. 32.29. To which I add, Wo unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight, Isa. 5.21. And, Lastly;
All that I shall say to these is, what the Lord said by Moses; Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end, Deuteronomy 32.29. To which I add, Woe unto them that Are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sighed, Isaiah 5.21. And, Lastly;
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Since we are resembled to such useful necessary things, let us, as Leaders of the Flock, both know and take care of the state of the Flock, quickning and provoking such as are backward, dull,
Since we Are resembled to such useful necessary things, let us, as Leaders of the Flock, both know and take care of the state of the Flock, quickening and provoking such as Are backward, dull,
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as Joshua, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Paul, and other Master-workmen did, as you may read, Josh. 23. with Ezra 10. and Nehemiah 5. with Acts 20. And consider,
as joshua, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Paul, and other Master workmen did, as you may read, Josh. 23. with Ezra 10. and Nehemiah 5. with Acts 20. And Consider,
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although this is the Preachers Duty thus to do, yet is this more than many Hearers and Church-members can bear, either to be observed, rebuked, quickened,
although this is the Preachers Duty thus to do, yet is this more than many Hearers and Church-members can bear, either to be observed, rebuked, quickened,
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O therefore let me exhort you, that are wise Hearers, and enjoy wise Preachers, accept of the Counsel given, Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit your selves:
O Therefore let me exhort you, that Are wise Hearers, and enjoy wise Preachers, accept of the Counsel given, Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves:
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If wise Preachers be such great Blessings, such useful, necessary enjoyments (even almost of necessity to be enjoyed) then all you that enjoy such Blessings, bless God abundantly for them,
If wise Preachers be such great Blessings, such useful, necessary enjoyments (even almost of necessity to be enjoyed) then all you that enjoy such Blessings, bless God abundantly for them,
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That all Ministries and Ministrations spring from the alone will, and wisdome of the Lord Jesus, that one Shepherd, and are freely given for the advantage of his people;
That all Ministries and Ministrations spring from the alone will, and Wisdom of the Lord jesus, that one Shepherd, and Are freely given for the advantage of his people;
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she hath killed her beasts, she hath mingled her wine, she hath also furnished her Table, she hath sent forth her Maidens, &c. Prov. 9.1, 2, 3. But again hear what John saith, All things were made by him,
she hath killed her beasts, she hath mingled her wine, she hath also furnished her Table, she hath sent forth her Maidens, etc. Curae 9.1, 2, 3. But again hear what John Says, All things were made by him,
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and without him was not any thing made, that was made, John 1.3. and Paul tells us, Of him, and through him, and to him are all things, to whom be glory for ever, Amen, Rom. 11.36.
and without him was not any thing made, that was made, John 1.3. and Paul tells us, Of him, and through him, and to him Are all things, to whom be glory for ever, Amen, Rom. 11.36.
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This may suffice for the proof of this point, That all Ministers, Ministries, Ministrations which are divine and evangelical, must and do come from the alone good will and wisdome of the Lord Jesus,
This may suffice for the proof of this point, That all Ministers, Ministries, Ministrations which Are divine and Evangelical, must and do come from the alone good will and Wisdom of the Lord jesus,
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and Ministrations. (2.) How they spring from the alone good will and wisdome of the Lord Jesus. (3.) In what sense I intend they are freely given. (4.) and lastly, why I say freely given,
and Ministrations. (2.) How they spring from the alone good will and Wisdom of the Lord jesus. (3.) In what sense I intend they Are freely given. (4.) and lastly, why I say freely given,
and holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, Act. 2.36. with Revel. 2.1. By Ministries, I mean not Officers but Offices, or those Institutions and Appointments for making of Ministers.
and holds the seven Stars in his right hand, Act. 2.36. with Revel. 2.1. By Ministries, I mean not Officers but Offices, or those Institutions and Appointments for making of Ministers.
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It is not allowable in any Kingdom, Free-State, or Common-Wealth, that any but the Head and Supream Power thereof, should assume the appointing or making Offices or Ministries therein.
It is not allowable in any Kingdom, Free-state, or commonwealth, that any but the Head and Supreme Power thereof, should assume the appointing or making Offices or Ministries therein.
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Even so none save the Lord Jesus is allowed to institute and appoint what Offices and Ministries shall be in the Church, that is, in his Church and Kingdom.
Even so none save the Lord jesus is allowed to institute and appoint what Offices and Ministries shall be in the Church, that is, in his Church and Kingdom.
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yet hath not the Son given or committed any such power, as to institute or appoint any Office or Ministry in the Church to any sort of Persons under the Sun;
yet hath not the Son given or committed any such power, as to institute or appoint any Office or Ministry in the Church to any sort of Persons under the Sun;
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Now, I say, that as none can appoint Christ a Minister, or determine by what Ministry he shall be served but himself, no more can or ought any but the Lord from Heaven, heavenly to appoint what Work or Ministration these shall perform to Christ,
Now, I say, that as none can appoint christ a Minister, or determine by what Ministry he shall be served but himself, no more can or ought any but the Lord from Heaven, heavenly to appoint what Work or Ministration these shall perform to christ,
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But again, when I say in the Doctrine, that they spring from the alone good Will and Wisdom of the Lord Jesus, I intend not to exclude God considered as the Father, who is God over all, blessed for ever-more;
But again, when I say in the Doctrine, that they spring from the alone good Will and Wisdom of the Lord jesus, I intend not to exclude God considered as the Father, who is God over all, blessed for evermore;
but onely I would exclude all the Children of men from having any part or portion in the begetting or giving beeing to any Gospel Ministry or Ministration:
but only I would exclude all the Children of men from having any part or portion in the begetting or giving being to any Gospel Ministry or Ministration:
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This under the Father proceeds from the Lord Jesus Christ, who when he ascended up on high, gave Gifts unto Men for the Work of the Ministry, Ephes. 4. 'Twas good Will, none could have constrained him so to have done;
This under the Father proceeds from the Lord jesus christ, who when he ascended up on high, gave Gifts unto Men for the Work of the Ministry, Ephesians 4. 'Twas good Will, none could have constrained him so to have done;
and 'twas his own Wisdom, without the wisdom of the flesh, contrived and concluded the mode and manner of his own Service, Mat. 28.18, 19, 20. with Acts the first, abundantly declare.
and 'twas his own Wisdom, without the Wisdom of the Flesh, contrived and concluded the mode and manner of his own Service, Mathew 28.18, 19, 20. with Acts the First, abundantly declare.
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and Gospel-Ministrations, but onely through the good Will and good Pleasure of him that dwelt in the Bush, (for indeed all Institutions spring onely from the Will and Pleasure of the Institutor) as not being moral, but instituted Beeings.
and Gospel-Ministrations, but only through the good Will and good Pleasure of him that dwelled in the Bush, (for indeed all Institutions spring only from the Will and Pleasure of the Institutor) as not being moral, but instituted Beings.
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but by the free-will and good-pleasure of Christ, as Paul acknowledgeth, saying, Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the Gift of the Grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power, Ephes. 3.7, 8. And as to Choice, Solomon tells us, The Lot is cast into the Lap,
but by the freewill and Good pleasure of christ, as Paul acknowledgeth, saying, Whereof I was made a Minister, according to the Gift of the Grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power, Ephesians 3.7, 8. And as to Choice, Solomon tells us, The Lot is cast into the Lap,
and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the Father, Phil. 2.9, 10, 11. But this could not be affirmed of Christ,
and that every tongue should confess that jesus christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the Father, Philip 2.9, 10, 11. But this could not be affirmed of christ,
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if he had not this Priviledge and Prerogative, which Princes on Earth are not denyed, even to give a beeing to his own Ministers and their Ministrations.
if he had not this Privilege and Prerogative, which Princes on Earth Are not denied, even to give a being to his own Ministers and their Ministrations.
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and David speaking of the Lord Christ, tells us, This must be his priviledge, That God the Father will make him his first born higher than the Kings of the earth, Psal. 89.27.
and David speaking of the Lord christ, tells us, This must be his privilege, That God the Father will make him his First born higher than the Kings of the earth, Psalm 89.27.
and who is sufficient for these things? Then surely, much less sufficient to institute a Frame & Constitution for Ministers and Ministrations, which requires a greater capacity or sufficiency then the former;
and who is sufficient for these things? Then surely, much less sufficient to institute a Frame & Constitution for Ministers and Ministrations, which requires a greater capacity or sufficiency then the former;
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as we read vers. 5. compared with vers. 9. But to proceed. Reason 3. Thirdly; This must needs be the peculiar Prerogative of Christ, to appoint his own Ministers,
as we read vers. 5. compared with vers. 9. But to proceed. Reason 3. Thirdly; This must needs be the peculiar Prerogative of christ, to appoint his own Ministers,
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and who shall appoint him Servants, or impose Servants and Services upon him? It stands not with his honour or faithfulness to admit it. But again; Reason 4. Lastly; Ministries and Ministrations Spiritual, Ecclesiastical, appertaining to the Kingdom of Christ, must spring from the Free-will and Royal-Pleasure of the Lord Christ;
and who shall appoint him Servants, or impose Servants and Services upon him? It Stands not with his honour or faithfulness to admit it. But again; Reason 4. Lastly; Ministries and Ministrations Spiritual, Ecclesiastical, appertaining to the Kingdom of christ, must spring from the Freewill and Royal-Pleasure of the Lord christ;
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because that as it stands not with his Honour, Greatness, Wisdom, and Goodness to commit this concern into the hands of Angels or Men, being below true fitness or capacity for the work;
Because that as it Stands not with his Honour, Greatness, Wisdom, and goodness to commit this concern into the hands of Angels or Men, being below true fitness or capacity for the work;
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so neither can any created Power snatch Authority, or exercise Power of imposing Ministers and Ministrations upon him against his Royal Will and Pleasure;
so neither can any created Power snatch authority, or exercise Power of imposing Ministers and Ministrations upon him against his Royal Will and Pleasure;
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and if they but attempt to do it, let them look to it, for he will one day dash them in pieces like a Potters Vessel, Ps. 2. And however the Sons of men may attempt to incroach this Power and Priviledge of the Lord Jesus into their hands;
and if they but attempt to do it, let them look to it, for he will one day dash them in Pieces like a Potters Vessel, Ps. 2. And however the Sons of men may attempt to encroach this Power and Privilege of the Lord jesus into their hands;
but none can impose any thing upon Christ against his will, for he will, and can, refuse to drink such Gall and Vinegar, however they be that offer it to him.
but none can impose any thing upon christ against his will, for he will, and can, refuse to drink such Gall and Vinegar, however they be that offer it to him.
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Therefore it remains most clear and visible from all that hath been offered, That this is the alone Glory and Prerogative of the Lord Jesus, to be the Spring and Fountaneous cause of all Ministries, Ministers,
Therefore it remains most clear and visible from all that hath been offered, That this is the alone Glory and Prerogative of the Lord jesus, to be the Spring and Fountaneous cause of all Ministries, Ministers,
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First, It informs us how much such are mistaken, that conceive and affirm that it is left free and arbitrary to States and Princes to judge and conclude, what Ministry and Ministration the People of God should injoy in their Dominions;
First, It informs us how much such Are mistaken, that conceive and affirm that it is left free and arbitrary to States and Princes to judge and conclude, what Ministry and Ministration the People of God should enjoy in their Dominions;
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whereas in truth it nothing at all appertains to them, but only to the Lord Jesus to appoint and determine what kind of Ministers and Ministrations his People shall fall under;
whereas in truth it nothing At all appertains to them, but only to the Lord jesus to appoint and determine what kind of Ministers and Ministrations his People shall fallen under;
Secondly, This informs us how far that assertion is from being a Scripture-Truth, which maintains, That Ministries and Ministrations depend upon the Christian Magistrate for confirmation;
Secondly, This informs us how Far that assertion is from being a Scripture truth, which maintains, That Ministries and Ministrations depend upon the Christian Magistrate for confirmation;
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I suppose in this case, I may say with truth, what Korah and his Complices said with falshood, Ye take too much upon you, who-ever you are that thus affirm and practise, Numb. 16.3.
I suppose in this case, I may say with truth, what Korah and his Accomplices said with falsehood, You take too much upon you, whoever you Are that thus affirm and practise, Numb. 16.3.
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and Authority of the Lord Jesus, are none of his Ministers, Ministries, or Ministrations, but Man's, either their own or other mens creation or creating;
and authority of the Lord jesus, Are none of his Ministers, Ministries, or Ministrations, but Man's, either their own or other men's creation or creating;
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they shall not be in the Assembly of my People, neither shall they be written in the House of Israel, neither shall they enter into the Land of Israel;
they shall not be in the Assembly of my People, neither shall they be written in the House of Israel, neither shall they enter into the Land of Israel;
but mens sinful inventions and superstition, concerning which our Lord long time since gave his Judgment, saying, But in vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the Commandments of men, Mat. 15.9.
but men's sinful Inventions and Superstition, Concerning which our Lord long time since gave his Judgement, saying, But in vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the commandments of men, Mathew 15.9.
Fourthly, and Lastly; This acquaints us, That the Innovation, or bringing into the Church of God such Ministers and Ministrations as our Lord Jesus Christ never instituted,
Fourthly, and Lastly; This acquaints us, That the Innovation, or bringing into the Church of God such Ministers and Ministrations as our Lord jesus christ never instituted,
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O! what high Treason is it against our Sovereign Lord King Jesus, the King, or Prince of the Kings of the Earth, Rev. 1.5. I say, What Treason is it for any man, or number of men, to make and appoint Ministers and Ordinances in his Church and Kingdom without him!
OH! what high Treason is it against our Sovereign Lord King jesus, the King, or Prince of the Kings of the Earth, Rev. 1.5. I say, What Treason is it for any man, or number of men, to make and appoint Ministers and Ordinances in his Church and Kingdom without him!
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for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid, Chap. 29.13, 14. Again, think on that passage of Ezekiel; And he said to me, Son of man, the place of my Throne,
for the Wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid, Chap. 29.13, 14. Again, think on that passage of Ezekielem; And he said to me, Son of man, the place of my Throne,
and the place of the soles of my feet, I will dwell in the midst of the Children of Israel for ever, and my holy Name shall the Children of Israel no more defile, neither they,
and the place of the soles of my feet, I will dwell in the midst of the Children of Israel for ever, and my holy Name shall the Children of Israel no more defile, neither they,
A second Use of this Point may be for Vindication or Justification of all such Gospel-Ministers and Ministrations as proceed from the Will and Authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, manifest by his Word to be Divine and Warrantable, notwithstanding they are unapproved by humane Authority, (nay though they should be by them forbidden); my Reason is this;
A second Use of this Point may be for Vindication or Justification of all such Gospel ministers and Ministrations as proceed from the Will and authority of our Lord jesus christ, manifest by his Word to be Divine and Warrantable, notwithstanding they Are unapproved by humane authority, (nay though they should be by them forbidden); my Reason is this;
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then they have Allowance and Approbation from him, whose Allowance and Approbation is only essential and sufficient for their Encouragement and Vindication;
then they have Allowance and Approbation from him, whose Allowance and Approbation is only essential and sufficient for their Encouragement and Vindication;
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This the Lord told Ezekiel, Chap. 2. And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the Children of Israel, to a rebellious Nation, that hath rebelled against me;
This the Lord told Ezekielem, Chap. 2. And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the Children of Israel, to a rebellious nation, that hath rebelled against me;
or discourage him, whilst his Lord and Master hath but sent and commissionated him, he need not much be troubled with the prohibitions and oppositions of his fellow Servants:
or discourage him, while his Lord and Master hath but sent and commissionated him, he need not much be troubled with the prohibitions and oppositions of his fellow Servants:
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and neither fear them, or be prohibited by them, but remember what is further added in that passage of Ezekiel, But thou, Son of Man, hear what I say unto thee;
and neither Fear them, or be prohibited by them, but Remember what is further added in that passage of Ezekielem, But thou, Son of Man, hear what I say unto thee;
Be not thou rebellious, like that rebellious house, open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee, vers. 8. And therefore Christ's Gospel-Ministers may warrantably answer any that inquire, by what Authority do you thus Administer? Be it known unto you, that by the alone Name and Authority of the Lord Jesus, we thus administer;
Be not thou rebellious, like that rebellious house, open thy Mouth, and eat that I give thee, vers. 8. And Therefore Christ's Gospel ministers may warrantably answer any that inquire, by what authority do you thus Administer? Be it known unto you, that by the alone Name and authority of the Lord jesus, we thus administer;
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and if any of their Mothers Children should be angry with them, and threaten them with their thorney Arguments of persecution and affliction, they may,
and if any of their Mother's Children should be angry with them, and threaten them with their Thorney Arguments of persecution and affliction, they may,
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I Answer, By doing that which God enjoyned all the Kings of Israel to do, in Deut. 17. And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the Throne of his Kingdom, that he shall write him a Copy of the Law in a Book, out of that which is before the Priests, the Levites;
I Answer, By doing that which God enjoined all the Kings of Israel to do, in Deuteronomy 17. And it shall be, when he Sitteth upon the Throne of his Kingdom, that he shall write him a Copy of the Law in a Book, out of that which is before the Priests, the Levites;
And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the dayes of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this Law,
And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life, that he may Learn to Fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this Law,
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and these Statutes, to do them, vers. 18, 19. By thus doing, by Reading, and Learning what God hath written in his Book of the Scriptures may they come to know, who are the true Spiritual Gospel-Ministers of the Lord Jesus.
and these Statutes, to do them, vers. 18, 19. By thus doing, by Reading, and Learning what God hath written in his Book of the Scriptures may they come to know, who Are the true Spiritual Gospel ministers of the Lord jesus.
when he spent forty dayes with his Disciples in setling the Things of his Kingdom, Acts 1.3. And before he ascended upon High, he gave Gifts unto Men for the Work of the Ministry;
when he spent forty days with his Disciples in settling the Things of his Kingdom, Acts 1.3. And before he ascended upon High, he gave Gifts unto Men for the Work of the Ministry;
or Ministries, besides the Widdows, those helps to Government, as the New Testament testifies: and an Old Testament Inistitution, can give no beeing to a New Testament Ministration;
or Ministries, beside the Widows, those helps to Government, as the New Testament Testifies: and an Old Testament Inistitution, can give no being to a New Testament Ministration;
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and in all the Records of Christ's Acts and Institutions, we read not of any other Ministry ordained for the Church than the Ministry of Apostles, Evangelists, Prophets, which three were extraordinary and temporary,
and in all the Records of Christ's Acts and Institutions, we read not of any other Ministry ordained for the Church than the Ministry of Apostles, Evangelists, prophets, which three were extraordinary and temporary,
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whether Prophesie, let us prophesie according to the proportion of Faith or Ministry. Let us wait on our Ministry; he that teacheth, on Teaching; he that exhorteth, on Exhortation;
whither Prophesy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of Faith or Ministry. Let us wait on our Ministry; he that Teaches, on Teaching; he that exhorteth, on Exhortation;
he that ruleth, with diligence, Vers. 6, 7, 8. Now such who have neither Name nor Nature of these Ministries, can be none of Christ's, but Man's, or Antichrist's.
he that Ruleth, with diligence, Vers. 6, 7, 8. Now such who have neither Name nor Nature of these Ministries, can be none of Christ's, but Man's, or Antichrist's.
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Now Christ's way for men to become his Ministers, is by, first, joyning and accompanying themselves with the Church or Congregation, whose Ministers they are to be; as appears by Acts 1.21.
Now Christ's Way for men to become his Ministers, is by, First, joining and accompanying themselves with the Church or Congregation, whose Ministers they Are to be; as appears by Acts 1.21.
where we read Peter tells the Church, That of these men that have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the Baptism of John, unto the same day that he was taken up from among us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his Resurrection, Vers. 22. And thus they chose Ministers, Acts 6. according to Apostolical Direction, who said, Wherefore Brethren, look you out from among your selves seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost,
where we read Peter tells the Church, That of these men that have companied with us all the time that the Lord jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the Baptism of John, unto the same day that he was taken up from among us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his Resurrection, Vers. 22. And thus they chosen Ministers, Acts 6. according to Apostolical Direction, who said, Wherefore Brothers, look you out from among your selves seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost,
or any particular sort of men distinct from the Congregation, whose Ministers they are? For none but the Church (I mean, a particular Church) can make a Man a Minister of any of Christ's particular Churches, or Golden Candlesticks;
or any particular sort of men distinct from the Congregation, whose Ministers they Are? For none but the Church (I mean, a particular Church) can make a Man a Minister of any of Christ's particular Churches, or Golden Candlesticks;
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It was the Church, not the Apostles, chose, accepted, and admitted those into the Office of Deaconship, which we read of Act. 6.5, 6. And they chose Steven, a man full of Faith,
It was the Church, not the Apostles, chosen, accepted, and admitted those into the Office of Deaconship, which we read of Act. 6.5, 6. And they chosen Steven, a man full of Faith,
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and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenos, and Nicolas a Proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the Apostles.
and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenos, and Nicolas a Proselyte of Antioch, whom they Set before the Apostles.
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And if the Churches of Christ should not have this power, to give the Beeing and Ordination to their own Servants and Ministers, without dependance on others,
And if the Churches of christ should not have this power, to give the Being and Ordination to their own Servants and Ministers, without dependence on Others,
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even every Gospel-Minister to his Congregation, who may not only, when occasion requires, say to Archippus, Take heed to the Ministry thou hast received of the Lord, to fulfil it, Col. 4.17.
even every Gospel minister to his Congregation, who may not only, when occasion requires, say to Archippus, Take heed to the Ministry thou hast received of the Lord, to fulfil it, Col. 4.17.
and as they were raised up, and filled with Gifts and Grace, suiting such who were to lay the Foundation of Faith, Church-Worship, Ministry and Ministrations, according to commission from Christ, Mat. 28.19, 20. So they were to be but twelve in number,
and as they were raised up, and filled with Gifts and Grace, suiting such who were to lay the Foundation of Faith, Church-worship, Ministry and Ministrations, according to commission from christ, Mathew 28.19, 20. So they were to be but twelve in number,
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but by a more immediate way from Heaven; as Paul witnesseth, Gal. 1.1. Paul an Apostle, not by man, nor of man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father who raised him from the dead.
but by a more immediate Way from Heaven; as Paul Witnesseth, Gal. 1.1. Paul an Apostle, not by man, nor of man, but by jesus christ, and God the Father who raised him from the dead.
As he whose Gift and Spirit mostly disposes him to Exhortation and Application of Principles, received and believed, ought to be chosen into the Pastor's Office;
As he whose Gift and Spirit mostly disposes him to Exhortation and Application of Principles, received and believed, ought to be chosen into the Pastors Office;
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and he whose Gifts and Qualification bends most to Expound, Interpret, and open the sense and meaning of the Word, is meetest to be chosen into the Office of a Teacher;
and he whose Gifts and Qualification bends most to Expound, Interpret, and open the sense and meaning of the Word, is meetest to be chosen into the Office of a Teacher;
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And he that is most inclined to mercy, kindness, charity, bountifulness, liberality, and giving, is meetest of all the Church for the Office of Deaconship in the Church.
And he that is most inclined to mercy, kindness, charity, bountifulness, liberality, and giving, is meetest of all the Church for the Office of Deaconship in the Church.
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and whom they obey, Christ and his Will, or Man and his Will? For you know who said it, His Servants ye are, to whom ye yeeld your selves obedient, Rom. 6.16.
and whom they obey, christ and his Will, or Man and his Will? For you know who said it, His Servants you Are, to whom you yield your selves obedient, Rom. 6.16.
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and nothing which he hath not commanded to be observed or taught; Dare they observe or teach others to observe, as our Lord teacheth, Mat. 28.20. and Paul practised, 1 Cor. 11.23.
and nothing which he hath not commanded to be observed or taught; Dare they observe or teach Others to observe, as our Lord Teaches, Mathew 28.20. and Paul practised, 1 Cor. 11.23.
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but have all things plainly written in the Tables of the Scripture, that he which runneth may read his Duty; their Rule, is Scripture; their Help, the Spirit;
but have all things plainly written in the Tables of the Scripture, that he which Runneth may read his Duty; their Rule, is Scripture; their Help, the Spirit;
and their Ability and Sufficiency, the Grace and Gifts of the Spirit, and their Wages only the good Will of Christ's People, among whom they Iabour, they need not any man to teach them,
and their Ability and Sufficiency, the Grace and Gifts of the Spirit, and their Wages only the good Will of Christ's People, among whom they Iabour, they need not any man to teach them,
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Now if thus you please to try, and prove, or measure Christ's professed Ministers, and their Ministrations, by the Golden Reed of the Scripture, you may certainly know who they are, that say they are Apostles and are not,
Now if thus you please to try, and prove, or measure Christ's professed Ministers, and their Ministrations, by the Golden Reed of the Scripture, you may Certainly know who they Are, that say they Are Apostles and Are not,
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And this I suppose may be sufficient for Gospel-Ministers, and the Ministrations Vindication, against any that shall dare to traduce or slander them as Incroachers and Intruders into other mens Work,
And this I suppose may be sufficient for Gospel ministers, and the Ministrations Vindication, against any that shall Dare to traduce or slander them as Encroachers and Intruders into other men's Work,
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and none of Christ's Ministers, but a sort of Factious, Schismatical and Heretical Persons, disobedient, and turbulent or troublesome to the Government.
and none of Christ's Ministers, but a sort of Factious, Schismatical and Heretical Persons, disobedient, and turbulent or troublesome to the Government.
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and let not us, as some do, serve our own Bellies, and not the Lord Jesus, Rom. 16.18. O, if not only our Ministry be of Christ, and from Christ, but a Ministry for Christ.
and let not us, as Some do, serve our own Bellies, and not the Lord jesus, Rom. 16.18. O, if not only our Ministry be of christ, and from christ, but a Ministry for christ.
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but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness in him, John 7.18. Servants must not so much, whilst Servants, promote their own Interest and Credit as their Lord and Masters;
but he that seeks his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness in him, John 7.18. Servants must not so much, while Servants, promote their own Interest and Credit as their Lord and Masters;
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nor Ministers of the House of Israel no more, no nor so much as others of the House of Jacob: You know what is written, Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it the Lord spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me,
nor Ministers of the House of Israel no more, no nor so much as Others of the House of Jacob: You know what is written, Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it the Lord spoke, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come High me,
certainly even so have Christ's Priestly Ministers much more need to study the Scripture, which are Christ's Book of Ordination that we may know how we ought to behave our selves in the House of God, the Pillar and Ground of Truth; 1 Tim. 3.15. Study to know our o•• Ministry, and our own proper and peculiar Work.
Certainly even so have Christ's Priestly Ministers much more need to study the Scripture, which Are Christ's Book of Ordination that we may know how we ought to behave our selves in the House of God, the Pillar and Ground of Truth; 1 Tim. 3.15. Study to know our o•• Ministry, and our own proper and peculiar Work.
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nor wear Linsey-Woolsey Garments, but remember, it is written, Thou shalt not sow thy Vineyard with divers Seeds, (much less may we sow God's Vineyard with divers Seeds) Deut. 22.9, 10, 11. For the Ark and Dagon, Christ our Lord,
nor wear linsey-woolsey Garments, but Remember, it is written, Thou shalt not sow thy Vineyard with diverse Seeds, (much less may we sow God's Vineyard with diverse Seeds) Deuteronomy 22.9, 10, 11. For the Ark and Dagon, christ our Lord,
even a People that neither have nor can examine themselves, or discern the Lord's Body; yet these must be Communicants, and pay for it, or else be Excommunicants.
even a People that neither have nor can examine themselves, or discern the Lord's Body; yet these must be Communicants, and pay for it, or Else be Excommunicants.
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For if it were unfit for some of Christ's Ministers to tend the Tables of the Living, 'tis much more unmeet for any of Christ's Ministers to tend the Dead,
For if it were unfit for Some of Christ's Ministers to tend the Tables of the Living, it's much more unmeet for any of Christ's Ministers to tend the Dead,
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These sober men, are unsober men, wise beyond sobriety of Scripture, and drunken with the intoxicating Wine of the Whore of Rome's Cup, that thus stagger and reel up and down from one thing to another,
These Sobrium men, Are unsober men, wise beyond sobriety of Scripture, and drunken with the intoxicating Wine of the Whore of Rome's Cup, that thus stagger and reel up and down from one thing to Another,
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and pray God if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee, Acts 8.22. O Conforming Ministers, if possible, repent of this your wicked conformity;
and pray God if perhaps the Thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee, Acts 8.22. O Conforming Ministers, if possible, Repent of this your wicked conformity;
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O, take you heed lest you also be led away with the dissimulations of such. But once more, If you are Christ's Ministers, and derive Office and Administration from him,
Oh, take you heed lest you also be led away with the dissimulations of such. But once more, If you Are Christ's Ministers, and derive Office and Administration from him,
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Think not much, in such a day as this is, to be evil spoken of, traduced and slandered, knowing that these afflictions are already accomplished in your Brethren,
Think not much, in such a day as this is, to be evil spoken of, traduced and slandered, knowing that these afflictions Are already accomplished in your Brothers,
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and have no certain dwelling places, and labour, working with our hands: Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; being defamed, we intreat:
and have no certain Dwelling places, and labour, working with our hands: Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; being defamed, we entreat:
We are made as the filth of the World, and are the off-scouring of all things unto this day, 1 Cor. 4.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. O start not from your Ministry or Ministrations of the holy things of Christ,
We Are made as the filth of the World, and Are the offscouring of all things unto this day, 1 Cor. 4.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. O start not from your Ministry or Ministrations of the holy things of christ,
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so that I might finish my course with joy, and the Ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testifie the Gospel of the Grace of God, Acts 20.24.
so that I might finish my course with joy, and the Ministry which I have received of the Lord jesus, to testify the Gospel of the Grace of God, Acts 20.24.
And, Lastly; Let me offer this to your consideration that are the Ministers of Christ; Be professed and resolved Enemies to the Ministers and Ministrations of Antichrist;
And, Lastly; Let me offer this to your consideration that Are the Ministers of christ; Be professed and resolved Enemies to the Ministers and Ministrations of Antichrist;
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take part with Christ, and follow him upon white Horses, clothed in fine linnen, white and clean, Rev. 19.14. Say not a confederacy to all them to whom this people shall say a confederacy, Isa. 8.12.
take part with christ, and follow him upon white Horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, Rev. 19.14. Say not a confederacy to all them to whom this people shall say a confederacy, Isaiah 8.12.
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for she hath sinned against the Lord, Jer. 50.14. Ye Angels of Christ, Pour out the Vials of the Wrath of God upon the Earth; even upon this Babylonish Earth;
for she hath sinned against the Lord, Jer. 50.14. the Angels of christ, Pour out the Vials of the Wrath of God upon the Earth; even upon this Babylonish Earth;
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and hath made even all Nations drunk with the Wine of the Cup of her Fornications, Rev. 18.3. Strip her, and make her naked as in the day she was born;
and hath made even all nations drunk with the Wine of the Cup of her Fornications, Rev. 18.3. Strip her, and make her naked as in the day she was born;
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Discover, by a light of Scripture, her Adulteries, and lay open the filthiness of her Skirts, the beastliness of her Power, the earthliness of her Church and Members, Chap. 13.12, 13, 14, 16. Shew and discover the nature and vileness of her Locusts,
Discover, by a Light of Scripture, her Adulteries, and lay open the filthiness of her Skirts, the beastliness of her Power, the earthliness of her Church and Members, Chap. 13.12, 13, 14, 16. Show and discover the nature and vileness of her Locusts,
or Clergy-Men, Chap. 9. Discover their even killing Wormwood, or bitterness of her Waters or Doctrine, Chap. 8.10, 11. Shew that she is the great Whore, great Cheat,
or Clergy-Men, Chap. 9. Discover their even killing Wormwood, or bitterness of her Waters or Doctrine, Chap. 8.10, 11. Show that she is the great Whore, great Cheat,
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She is none of those Whores that know how to be ashamed, or repent, as Chap. 9.21, 22. She is the great Traytor against the Crown and Dignity of our Sovereign Lord King Jesus;
She is none of those Whores that know how to be ashamed, or Repent, as Chap. 9.21, 22. She is the great Traitor against the Crown and Dignity of our Sovereign Lord King jesus;
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Yea further, be very circumspect that you mistake not the Gifts of your Ministers, and appoint them to that Ministry in particular, which though they have Gifts for Ministry,
Yea further, be very circumspect that you mistake not the Gifts of your Ministers, and appoint them to that Ministry in particular, which though they have Gifts for Ministry,
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neither hinder Christ of so great a Glory, as the Glory of his own Ministry in his own Church, through your want of Zeal and forwardness to promote his and your own concern;
neither hinder christ of so great a Glory, as the Glory of his own Ministry in his own Church, through your want of Zeal and forwardness to promote his and your own concern;
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Sixthly; If Christ's Ministers flow from him, and depend upon him, then when you enjoy them, bless and magnifie him for them, who hath not left you Orphans,
Sixthly; If Christ's Ministers flow from him, and depend upon him, then when you enjoy them, bless and magnify him for them, who hath not left you Orphans,
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But again, Are Ministers of the Gospel such as have been described Christ's Gift and Ordinance, both they and their Ministrations? then let none intrude or impose upon you, the Churches of Christ, a Ministry,
But again, are Ministers of the Gospel such as have been described Christ's Gift and Ordinance, both they and their Ministrations? then let none intrude or impose upon you, the Churches of christ, a Ministry,
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or Ministrations, which are none of Christs, nor to be found contained in Scripture; but being free, be not the Servants of Men, but remember Paul 's Counsel;
or Ministrations, which Are none of Christ, nor to be found contained in Scripture; but being free, be not the Servants of Men, but Remember Paul is Counsel;
Let no man at his pleasure bear rule over you by humbleness of mind, and worshipping of Angels, intruding into these things, which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, Col. 2.8, 18.
Let no man At his pleasure bear Rule over you by humbleness of mind, and worshipping of Angels, intruding into these things, which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, Col. 2.8, 18.
O, let it be good from you for whom they endure all things, or at least very many things, 2 Tim. 2.10. They do not only do much for you, but also endure much for you.
O, let it be good from you for whom they endure all things, or At least very many things, 2 Tim. 2.10. They do not only do much for you, but also endure much for you.
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O! therefore, let them not indure any thing from you, but rather, according to Paul 's advice, Let the Elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honour, especially such as labour in the Word and Doctrine, 1 Tim. 5.17. remembring what is said concerning them, without the least shadow of pride or vanity.
OH! Therefore, let them not endure any thing from you, but rather, according to Paul is Advice, Let the Elders that Rule well, be counted worthy of double honour, especially such as labour in the Word and Doctrine, 1 Tim. 5.17. remembering what is said Concerning them, without the least shadow of pride or vanity.
and have no greater joy, than to hear that their Children walk in or according to truth, 3 John 4. This makes great rejoycing and thanksgiving by Christ's Ministers,
and have no greater joy, than to hear that their Children walk in or according to truth, 3 John 4. This makes great rejoicing and thanksgiving by Christ's Ministers,
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whereas to find the Saints and Churches of Christ, in a poor, low, beggarly state of Soul, not improving nor profiting under means of Grace, this will cause Christ and his Ministers to weep and complain,
whereas to find the Saints and Churches of christ, in a poor, low, beggarly state of Soul, not improving nor profiting under means of Grace, this will cause christ and his Ministers to weep and complain,
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the Ambassadors of Peace shall weep bitterly, fulfilled by this Prophet the Type of Christ. Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain, Chap. 49.4.
the ambassadors of Peace shall weep bitterly, fulfilled by this Prophet the Type of christ. Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain, Chap. 49.4.
remembring, That whilst Moses 's hands were uplitld by Aaron and Hur, Israel prevailed, Exod. 17.11, 12. Even so my Brethren, your incessant Prayers in your Ministers behalf, will utterly overthrow Amalek, and help Joshua and Israel to prevail.
remembering, That while Moses is hands were uplitld by Aaron and Hur, Israel prevailed, Exod 17.11, 12. Even so my Brothers, your incessant Prayers in your Ministers behalf, will utterly overthrow Amalek, and help joshua and Israel to prevail.
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