A sermon preached to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, and Court of Aldermen of the city of London, at their anniversary meeting on Easter Monday April 1652, at the Spittle wherein the unity of the saints with Christ, the head, and especially with the church, the body, with the duties thence arising, are endeavoured to be cleared : tending to heale our rents and divisions / by Stephen Marshal ...
The Apostle having in the eleven first Chapters at large opened the Doctrine of Faith, begins in this twelfth Chapter with the second part of our Christian Religion, which is the Doctrine of Evangelicall obedience,
The Apostle having in the eleven First Chapters At large opened the Doctrine of Faith, begins in this twelfth Chapter with the second part of our Christian Religion, which is the Doctrine of Evangelical Obedience,
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and there hee first propounds the generall nature of it, That it is a giving up of our selves to be holy and living sacrifices unto God, yeelding unto him a reasonable service.
and there he First propounds the general nature of it, That it is a giving up of our selves to be holy and living Sacrifices unto God, yielding unto him a reasonable service.
And in the third verse he doth propound one particular rule, to which (because he would have it take the better place) he makes this Preface, I say, through the grace, that ▪ is given me;
And in the third verse he does propound one particular Rule, to which (Because he would have it take the better place) he makes this Preface, I say, through the grace, that ▪ is given me;
as if hee should have said, I propound that which through mercy, I well understand to be a most excellent and necessary rule, viz. That every one would be earefull to imploy that talent, which the Lord hath trusted him with, within the compasse of his owne line and place, thereby to be usefull and profitable to the whole, that is the scope of those words, That no man should thinke more highly of himselfe,
as if he should have said, I propound that which through mercy, I well understand to be a most excellent and necessary Rule, viz. That every one would be earefull to employ that talon, which the Lord hath trusted him with, within the compass of his own line and place, thereby to be useful and profitable to the Whole, that is the scope of those words, That no man should think more highly of himself,
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then he ought to thinke, but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith, the same thing which the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. 7. means by the manifestation of the Spirit, which is given to every man to profit withall, to be faithfull in the imployment of that talent, which the Lord hath be trusted him with,
then he ought to think, but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith, the same thing which the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. 7. means by the manifestation of the Spirit, which is given to every man to profit withal, to be faithful in the employment of that talon, which the Lord hath be trusted him with,
and to use it within the bounds of his own line and calling, and not to thrust himselfe into other mens office or worke, which the Apostle afterward more fully prosecutes verse 6, 7, 8. Now because some man might a little wonder that the Apostle should begin with this,
and to use it within the bounds of his own line and calling, and not to thrust himself into other men's office or work, which the Apostle afterwards more Fully prosecutes verse 6, 7, 8. Now Because Some man might a little wonder that the Apostle should begin with this,
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as the very first duty, which he imposeth upon Christians, that therefore the necessity and weight of it might the more appear, he useth a most apt and elegant similitude;
as the very First duty, which he Imposes upon Christians, that Therefore the necessity and weight of it might the more appear, he uses a most apt and elegant similitude;
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but every one of them members one of another, and given gifts and abilities to be imployed by them for their common good, each needing another, each bound to helpe one another,
but every one of them members one of Another, and given Gifts and abilities to be employed by them for their Common good, each needing Another, each bound to help one Another,
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And thus I have brought you to my Text, and opened the generall scope and meaning of it, which words in themselves doe containe the Unity of the Saints in one body with Christ the head,
And thus I have brought you to my Text, and opened the general scope and meaning of it, which words in themselves do contain the Unity of the Saints in one body with christ the head,
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Know then that our Lord Jesus Christ in the Scripture is said to have a twofold body, the one a natural body, that body which was conceived in the wombe of the Virgin, which was borne into the world, wherein Christ lived, which dyed, rose againe,
Know then that our Lord jesus christ in the Scripture is said to have a twofold body, the one a natural body, that body which was conceived in the womb of the Virgae, which was born into the world, wherein christ lived, which died, rose again,
therefore the Spirit of God hath taught us, that the collection or aggregation, or the thus gathering together of all the Saints in one, which the Scripture cals the body of Christ,
Therefore the Spirit of God hath taught us, that the collection or aggregation, or the thus gathering together of all the Saints in one, which the Scripture calls the body of christ,
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I say, The Church, when the Scripture cals it the body of Christ, is to him, as his naturall body, that is, they stand to Christ in the same relation that the naturall body doth stand to the naturall head,
I say, The Church, when the Scripture calls it the body of christ, is to him, as his natural body, that is, they stand to christ in the same Relation that the natural body does stand to the natural head,
this I say, is the foundation of all, and out of the many Texts which might bee alledged, to prove it, I shall onely (to this which I have in hand, which saith expresly that wee are all one body in Christ,
this I say, is the Foundation of all, and out of the many Texts which might be alleged, to prove it, I shall only (to this which I have in hand, which Says expressly that we Are all one body in christ,
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the Apostle tels them in the beginning of the Chapter, that there are given to the Church, diversities of gifts, diversities of administrations, diversities of operations, and all these come from the same Spirit,
the Apostle tells them in the beginning of the Chapter, that there Are given to the Church, diversities of Gifts, diversities of administrations, diversities of operations, and all these come from the same Spirit,
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and this Spirit that gives these gifts, and administrations, and operations, hee gives them all to this end, that there may be a profiting of the whole:
and this Spirit that gives these Gifts, and administrations, and operations, he gives them all to this end, that there may be a profiting of the Whole:
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and every one have their severall office for the good of all, so is Christ, saith he by Christ, there, he doth not mean Jesus Christ in his humane nature onely,
and every one have their several office for the good of all, so is christ, Says he by christ, there, he does not mean jesus christ in his humane nature only,
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or free, and are all made to drink into one Spirit, and so, throughout to the end of the Chapter, prosecutes the same comparison of Christs being as a naturall head to his Church,
or free, and Are all made to drink into one Spirit, and so, throughout to the end of the Chapter, prosecutes the same comparison of Christ being as a natural head to his Church,
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to provoke them the better to it, he shews them verse 4. 5, and 6. in how many things they are one (of which you shal hear more afterward.) Then vers. 7. he addes, that each of them had received gifts, which were the fruits of Christs ascention, all which were given for the converting, edifying,
to provoke them the better to it, he shows them verse 4. 5, and 6. in how many things they Are one (of which you shall hear more afterwards.) Then vers. 7. he adds, that each of them had received Gifts, which were the fruits of Christ Ascension, all which were given for the converting, edifying,
and perfecting of the body of Christ, untill it attaine unto the measure of the stature of the fulnesse of Christ, that they all might grow up in all things unto him that is the head, even Christ.
and perfecting of the body of christ, until it attain unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, that they all might grow up in all things unto him that is the head, even christ.
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Now that it might appear what kinde of head and body is meant, he presently fals upon this similitude of a naturall body, verse 16. From whom the whole body fitly joyned and compacted together, by that which every joynt supplieth according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the whole body to the edifying of it selfe in love.
Now that it might appear what kind of head and body is meant, he presently falls upon this similitude of a natural body, verse 16. From whom the Whole body fitly joined and compacted together, by that which every joint supplieth according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the Whole body to the edifying of it self in love.
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And almost parallel to this is, Col. 2. 19. where the Apostle tels us, that from Christ the head, all the body by joynts and bands is knit together, receives nourishment administred,
And almost parallel to this is, Col. 2. 19. where the Apostle tells us, that from christ the head, all the body by Joints and bans is knit together, receives nourishment administered,
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and conjunction with the Lord Jesus Christ, having his Spirit communicated unto them, which is the foundation of all their communion, the very root and principle of their spirituall life,
and conjunction with the Lord jesus christ, having his Spirit communicated unto them, which is the Foundation of all their communion, the very root and principle of their spiritual life,
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So in this mystical and spiritual body, all the Saints have not only each for his owne part a union and conjunction with Jesus Christ ▪ but also a reall union and conjunction one with another, which is the foundation of many duties, which every one of them are thereby bound to perform one to another,
So in this mystical and spiritual body, all the Saints have not only each for his own part a Union and conjunction with jesus christ ▪ but also a real Union and conjunction one with Another, which is the Foundation of many duties, which every one of them Are thereby bound to perform one to Another,
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Now the first of these, the reall, indissoluble, and spirituall union, that all the people of Christ have with Christ their head, is a most divine, excellent and necessary truth,
Now the First of these, the real, indissoluble, and spiritual Union, that all the people of christ have with christ their head, is a most divine, excellent and necessary truth,
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For the proof of it, I shall not need any other Texts, then those that I have mentioned already, that 1 Cor. 12. how fully and clearly doth the Apostle teach, that the eye, the hand, the foot,
For the proof of it, I shall not need any other Texts, then those that I have mentioned already, that 1 Cor. 12. how Fully and clearly does the Apostle teach, that the eye, the hand, the foot,
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And so in that other fore-mentioned place, the fourth of the Ephesians, where he saith, That the whole body being joyned together by that that every joynt supplieth, &c. there is not the least joynt,
And so in that other forementioned place, the fourth of the Ephesians, where he Says, That the Whole body being joined together by that that every joint supplieth, etc. there is not the least joint,
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To these might be added all those places, which speake of the Church, as one corporation or body under other resemblances, one vine, one house, one City, &c. whereof very many do occur in the holy Scriptures;
To these might be added all those places, which speak of the Church, as one corporation or body under other resemblances, one vine, one house, one city, etc. whereof very many do occur in the holy Scriptures;
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but all these things will be clearer in my subsequent Discourse, wherein for the fuller clearing the doctrinal part, I shall a little insist upon two maine questions,
but all these things will be clearer in my subsequent Discourse, wherein for the fuller clearing the doctrinal part, I shall a little insist upon two main questions,
but because I would not burden your memories, I desire you to turne to, and consider with me but one onely Text, which indeed doth comprehend the sum of all that can be said about it,
but Because I would not burden your memories, I desire you to turn to, and Consider with me but one only Text, which indeed does comprehend the sum of all that can be said about it,
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and that is Eph. 4. ver. 4, 5, 6. the Apostle exhorting all the Saints to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, the better to encourage them to it, useth this motive, For there is one body,
and that is Ephesians 4. ver. 4, 5, 6. the Apostle exhorting all the Saints to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, the better to encourage them to it, uses this motive, For there is one body,
and as in a City, or Corporation, every Free-man, though no Mayor, Alderman, or Master of a company, &c. yet is as really a member of the City as any other;
and as in a city, or Corporation, every Freeman, though no Mayor, Alderman, or Master of a company, etc. yet is as really a member of the city as any other;
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Secondly, and they are all one in this, that there is but one Spirit, which I thinke signifies these two things (for other Scriptures teach me so to interpret it;) First, they are all of them animated and led by the selfe-same Spirit, that as the members of the body,
Secondly, and they Are all one in this, that there is but one Spirit, which I think signifies these two things (for other Scriptures teach me so to interpret it;) First, they Are all of them animated and led by the selfsame Spirit, that as the members of the body,
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or distributor of all the gifts of Christ, that whatsoever gifts, graces, operations, administrations are to be found in the whole Church, the self-same Spirit distributes his gifts variously,
or distributor of all the Gifts of christ, that whatsoever Gifts, graces, operations, administrations Are to be found in the Whole Church, the selfsame Spirit distributes his Gifts variously,
but the same Spirit, the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every one to profit withall, to one is given a word of wisdome, to another the word of knowledge, to another faith, to another the gift of healing, &c. but all these worketh that one and the self-same Spirit;
but the same Spirit, the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every one to profit withal, to one is given a word of Wisdom, to Another the word of knowledge, to Another faith, to Another the gift of healing, etc. but all these works that one and the selfsame Spirit;
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but there it signifies the object of hope, and therefore is called the hope of our calling, which in other places is called the hope set before us, and plainly signifies that, which the Holy Ghost cals the common salvation of all Gods people, the meanest as well as the greatest have a share in the great things laid up in store for them all, which they all aspire to,
but there it signifies the Object of hope, and Therefore is called the hope of our calling, which in other places is called the hope Set before us, and plainly signifies that, which the Holy Ghost calls the Common salvation of all God's people, the Meanest as well as the greatest have a share in the great things laid up in store for them all, which they all aspire to,
Fourthly, They have all one Lord; one Lord, what is that? to interpret this aright, bee pleased to remember this one rule, that where-ever in the New Testament you find God,
Fourthly, They have all one Lord; one Lord, what is that? to interpret this aright, be pleased to Remember this one Rule, that wherever in the New Testament you find God,
and Lord, both mentioned together, to signifie distinct Persons, Lord always signifies Jesus Christ, as Mediator, as in 1 Cor. 8. and other places, there are gods many, and lords many, but we have but one God that is over all,
and Lord, both mentioned together, to signify distinct Persons, Lord always signifies jesus christ, as Mediator, as in 1 Cor. 8. and other places, there Are God's many, and Lords many, but we have but one God that is over all,
so that by one Lord he there means, that all the Saints throughout the world have their addresse to God, only in the name and mediation of the same Lord Jesus Christ, they have but one Advocate, one Intercessour; one Mediator between God and them,
so that by one Lord he there means, that all the Saints throughout the world have their address to God, only in the name and mediation of the same Lord jesus christ, they have but one Advocate, one Intercessor; one Mediator between God and them,
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and every corner of the world, where Christ hath any of his people, there are some common Doctrines, wherein Salvation is to be found, in which all Gods people doe agree, each of them beleeving,
and every corner of the world, where christ hath any of his people, there Are Some Common Doctrines, wherein Salvation is to be found, in which all God's people do agree, each of them believing,
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and gather into one symboll or summe those great truthes, wherein they all agree, there wil be found so much truth imbraced by all the people of God, which wil bring them all to Salvation, being really beleeved,
and gather into one symbol or sum those great truths, wherein they all agree, there will be found so much truth embraced by all the people of God, which will bring them all to Salvation, being really believed,
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and South, where the name of Christ is knowne and professed, the great fundamental Doctrines, which bring Salvation, are received by all the members of Christ.
and South, where the name of christ is known and professed, the great fundamental Doctrines, which bring Salvation, Are received by all the members of christ.
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and notwithstanding the remainders of their mistakes, errours, corruptions of judgement about lesser truthes, and corruptions in their conversations, we may comfortably say of them all,
and notwithstanding the remainders of their mistakes, errors, corruptions of judgement about lesser truths, and corruptions in their conversations, we may comfortably say of them all,
This is the fifth thing, that all the Saints in every corner of the world have one faith: and if also you would take faith for the grace of faith, whereby each for their part are united to Jesus Christ, which faith also is the principle of that Life of Grace, which the Saints lead in this world, (for we live by faith) in this also all Gods people in the world have the same faith, which is therefore called the faith of Gods elect, and the like precious faith; so they are one body, have one Spirit, one hope of their calling, one Lord, one faith.
This is the fifth thing, that all the Saints in every corner of the world have one faith: and if also you would take faith for the grace of faith, whereby each for their part Are united to jesus christ, which faith also is the principle of that Life of Grace, which the Saints led in this world, (for we live by faith) in this also all God's people in the world have the same faith, which is Therefore called the faith of God's elect, and the like precious faith; so they Are one body, have one Spirit, one hope of their calling, one Lord, one faith.
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or rather, as it was the custom in the Jewish Church, to have all their Ordinances signified by circumcision (whence therefore, all who imbraced the Jewes manner of worship, are called the Circumcision) because it was the first Ordinance,
or rather, as it was the custom in the Jewish Church, to have all their Ordinances signified by circumcision (whence Therefore, all who embraced the Jews manner of worship, Are called the Circumcision) Because it was the First Ordinance,
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and through them all, and in them all, which signifies that they all have one God, which is their Soveraigne Lord, the Father, of whom originally are all things,
and through them all, and in them all, which signifies that they all have one God, which is their Sovereign Lord, the Father, of whom originally Are all things,
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In all these seven things all the people of God throughout the world are one, they all of them have a state, standing and membership in the same body, they all are anoynted by the same Spirit,
In all these seven things all the people of God throughout the world Are one, they all of them have a state, standing and membership in the same body, they all Are anointed by the same Spirit,
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and all the gifts of the Spirit are intended for the good of them all, they all have the same common salvation, they all have their accesse to God in the name and mediation of the same Christ,
and all the Gifts of the Spirit Are intended for the good of them all, they all have the same Common salvation, they all have their access to God in the name and mediation of the same christ,
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and are herein as I may say, heires in Gavel-kinde. And let this be for the first question, viz. What are the things wherein all the Saints and people of Christ are one?
and Are herein as I may say, Heirs in Gavelkind. And let this be for the First question, viz. What Are the things wherein all the Saints and people of christ Are one?
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The second is, What are the bands that doe tye all the Saints, and people of Christ thus together? Surely, it must needs be some strange Genius of Government, that must be able to keep in one such infinite multitudes,
The second is, What Are the bans that do tie all the Saints, and people of christ thus together? Surely, it must needs be Some strange Genius of Government, that must be able to keep in one such infinite Multitudes,
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so differing in their languages, in their birth, in their spirits, in their educations, in almost all things, wherein temperature or corruption can make men opposite, and contrary one to another;
so differing in their languages, in their birth, in their spirits, in their educations, in almost all things, wherein temperature or corruption can make men opposite, and contrary one to Another;
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as a band to tye them all to Christ their head, but this self-same Spirit is intended by Christ the head to be the band, that should tye them all one to another,
as a band to tie them all to christ their head, but this selfsame Spirit is intended by christ the head to be the band, that should tie them all one to Another,
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The Lord Jesus being the quickning head of all his people, gives the self same spirit (which resides in him without all measure) and pouring it out in what measure he pleaseth upon all his people;
The Lord jesus being the quickening head of all his people, gives the self same Spirit (which resides in him without all measure) and pouring it out in what measure he Pleases upon all his people;
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This Spirit makes them all so to understand his Laws, rules, and directions, that without any other Teachers (not excluding the use of his owne Ordinances,
This Spirit makes them all so to understand his Laws, rules, and directions, that without any other Teachers (not excluding the use of his own Ordinances,
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but any device or policy of men) he makes them all to understand what is the minde of their Lord, which are the duties imposed upon them by their Lord,
but any device or policy of men) he makes them all to understand what is the mind of their Lord, which Are the duties imposed upon them by their Lord,
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A most excellent instance you have of this in Esa. 11. where the Lord Christ is spoken of, first, as he is the head; and of him it is said there, that he hath the spirit of wisdome,
A most excellent instance you have of this in Isaiah 11. where the Lord christ is spoken of, First, as he is the head; and of him it is said there, that he hath the Spirit of Wisdom,
and the spirit of knowledge, and the spirit of the feare of the Lord, signifying thereby how fitted and inabled he is to the worke, of being head of the Church, to ver. 5. then afterwards, ver. 6 &c. he tels you,
and the Spirit of knowledge, and the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord, signifying thereby how fitted and enabled he is to the work, of being head of the Church, to ver. 5. then afterwards, ver. 6 etc. he tells you,
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and Serpents one towards another, shal now all be united, and live in peace. What strange Discipline must it be, that can make Lions and Lambs, Tigers, and Cockatrices,
and Serpents one towards Another, shall now all be united, and live in peace. What strange Discipline must it be, that can make Lions and Lambs, Tigers, and Cockatrices,
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and little Kids and Children, agree thus together? the reason of it is given in the ninth verse, All the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord;
and little Kids and Children, agree thus together? the reason of it is given in the ninth verse, All the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord;
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and them let them be of what nature or disposition they wil, as this Spirit prevailes, where he doth but informe them, that this or that is the minde of Christ, this Spirits teaching wil make them all of one minde,
and them let them be of what nature or disposition they will, as this Spirit prevails, where he does but inform them, that this or that is the mind of christ, this Spirits teaching will make them all of one mind,
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and this is the same, which the Lord elsewhere promiseth both in 11. of Ezek. and the 36. of Ezek. I will put my spirit in them, end cause them to walke in my Statutes,
and this is the same, which the Lord elsewhere promises both in 11. of Ezekiel and the 36. of Ezekiel I will put my Spirit in them, end cause them to walk in my Statutes,
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as all other saving graces are, but as a grace exalted by Christ to this peculiar office, that it should be the band to tye all the Lords people in one,
as all other Saving graces Are, but as a grace exalted by christ to this peculiar office, that it should be the band to tie all the lords people in one,
The Apostle Paul having opened the conjunction of all the Saints in one body, 1 Cor. 12. doth in the latter end of the Chapter exhort them all to labour after the best gifts, which might edifie the Church;
The Apostle Paul having opened the conjunction of all the Saints in one body, 1 Cor. 12. does in the latter end of the Chapter exhort them all to labour After the best Gifts, which might edify the Church;
and tels you all miracles, all abilities to preach, all that it is possible for man to be endowed with, are not able to doe that good to the Church which the grace of love doth.
and tells you all Miracles, all abilities to preach, all that it is possible for man to be endowed with, Are not able to do that good to the Church which the grace of love does.
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and put on all those graces, wherein the new creature stands, Bowels of mercy, kindnesse, humblenesse of minde, &c. adds ver. 14. But above all put on love;
and put on all those graces, wherein the new creature Stands, Bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, etc. adds for. 14. But above all put on love;
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And therefore our Saviour Christ in Iohn. 13. 34, 35. makes it the Livery of the Church, whereby in all places of the world they may be knowne to be his Disciples,
And Therefore our Saviour christ in John. 13. 34, 35. makes it the Livery of the Church, whereby in all places of the world they may be known to be his Disciples,
by that which every joynt supplyeth according to the effectuall working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the building up of it selfe in love;
by that which every joint supplieth according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the building up of it self in love;
as if the grace of Love were the thing that ran through them all, and gave vigour and strength to them all, in their working one with another, and one for another.
as if the grace of Love were the thing that ran through them all, and gave vigour and strength to them all, in their working one with Another, and one for Another.
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It may be said, If the Church of Christ be but one Church, whence comes it, that wee read mention of so many Churches, of a Triumphant Church, and a Militant Church, of a visible, and an invisible Church, of the Church at Jerusalem, the Churches of Judea, the Churches of Galatia, the seven Churches, all the Churches where the Scripture doth mention so many Churches,
It may be said, If the Church of christ be but one Church, whence comes it, that we read mention of so many Churches, of a Triumphant Church, and a Militant Church, of a visible, and an invisible Church, of the Church At Jerusalem, the Churches of Judea, the Churches of Galatia, the seven Churches, all the Churches where the Scripture does mention so many Churches,
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yet it is sometimes considered, distributed, or distinguished according to the manner, and the measure of the communion, which the parts and members inioy with their Head, thus;
yet it is sometime considered, distributed, or distinguished according to the manner, and the measure of the communion, which the parts and members enjoy with their Head, thus;
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and of all the members of it, lye in internall Graces, which cannot be seen, in that respect the Church of Christ is called an invisible Church; but now as the same Church and Members doe make an outward profession of their faith,
and of all the members of it, lie in internal Graces, which cannot be seen, in that respect the Church of christ is called an invisible Church; but now as the same Church and Members do make an outward profession of their faith,
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and the invisible another Church, but meerly the same Church under severall denominations, the one from their constituting Graces, the other from the external profession of them:
and the invisible Another Church, but merely the same Church under several denominations, the one from their constituting Graces, the other from the external profession of them:
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and forme of worship and Government, one before Christs Incarnation, and that is called the Church of the Jewes; since Christs time there is another Administration,
and Form of worship and Government, one before Christ Incarnation, and that is called the Church of the Jews; since Christ time there is Another Administration,
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for their better discipline, instruction, and edification, should be ranged, and ranked, and ordered into particular assemblies; now in regard of this Marshalling,
for their better discipline, instruction, and edification, should be ranged, and ranked, and ordered into particular assemblies; now in regard of this Marshalling,
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as in a great Army, the number of all, who ▪ have listed their name in the Muster-role, are all under one Generall, and all under some generall Officers, but yet for their better ordering, there is this Brigade, this Regiment,
as in a great Army, the number of all, who ▪ have listed their name in the Muster-role, Are all under one General, and all under Some general Officers, but yet for their better ordering, there is this Brigade, this Regiment,
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and in that respect you have in our dayes the Churches of the Reformation, the Protestants, and the reformed Protestants and these againe according to some of their confessions are purer, and holier then others.
and in that respect you have in our days the Churches of the Reformation, the Protestants, and the reformed Protestants and these again according to Some of their confessions Are Purer, and Holier then Others.
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So I say, all these, triumphant, militant, Jewes, Gentiles, visible, invisible, the severall Churches in the several quarters of the world, in the East, West, North,
So I say, all these, triumphant, militant, Jews, Gentiles, visible, invisible, the several Churches in the several quarters of the world, in the East, West, North,
and South, all these, or rather the members of Christ in all these taken together, doe make up that one Church of Christ, which is his Body, his Spouse, his Kingdome, his City, his Vine, his Love, his Dove, his Turtle, his only one of her mother.
and South, all these, or rather the members of christ in all these taken together, do make up that one Church of christ, which is his Body, his Spouse, his Kingdom, his city, his Vine, his Love, his Dove, his Turtle, his only one of her mother.
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and to exercise Discipline? whether it be the first subject of the Keys, whether the government of particular Congregations slow from this Church to the rest? or whether any wayes at all it may doe any judicial,
and to exercise Discipline? whither it be the First Subject of the Keys, whither the government of particular Congregations slow from this Church to the rest? or whither any ways At all it may do any judicial,
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then the Jewes being ranked under their several Tribes, or in their particular Cities, were taken off from the duties, which they owed to the whole Common-wealth of Israel, &c. that therefore he who is justly (clave non errante) excommunicated,
then the Jews being ranked under their several Tribes, or in their particular Cities, were taken off from the duties, which they owed to the Whole Commonwealth of Israel, etc. that Therefore he who is justly (clave non errante) excommunicated,
or cast out of any particular Church, is cast out from all Churches, as he who is shut out of any one Gate of a City, is shut out of every ward of that City,
or cast out of any particular Church, is cast out from all Churches, as he who is shut out of any one Gate of a city, is shut out of every ward of that city,
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you may read in the first of the Proverbs of a fellowship of Theeves, in Isa. 56. of a company of Drunkards, in Psal. 2. of a Society of Malignants, and abundance of several companies,
you may read in the First of the Proverbs of a fellowship of Thieves, in Isaiah 56. of a company of Drunkards, in Psalm 2. of a Society of Malignants, and abundance of several companies,
beloved, when things are rightly viewed, it will appeare, that the Congregation, or the Society of the Church of the first borne, whose names are written in Heaven, wherein all the Saints of God from the beginning of the world to the end of it, are all joyned in one body, all of them united to Christ,
Beloved, when things Are rightly viewed, it will appear, that the Congregation, or the Society of the Church of the First born, whose names Are written in Heaven, wherein all the Saints of God from the beginning of the world to the end of it, Are all joined in one body, all of them united to christ,
when in the meane time they are strangers from the Common-wealth of Israel; But let us count our selves happy, that we have a part and lot in this communion, wherein we have Fellowship not only one with another,
when in the mean time they Are Strangers from the Commonwealth of Israel; But let us count our selves happy, that we have a part and lot in this communion, wherein we have Fellowship not only one with Another,
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or ought to be judged Members of the Church of Christ, but only those that have the Spirit of Jesus Christ in them, really regenerate, really holy, really united to Christ the Head, these and no other are Members of the Church, which is Christs Body, which is a Lesson of very great use.
or ought to be judged Members of the Church of christ, but only those that have the Spirit of jesus christ in them, really regenerate, really holy, really united to christ the Head, these and no other Are Members of the Church, which is Christ Body, which is a lesson of very great use.
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some very learned men maintain, That to make a man admittable into Christs Church, or to make him a Church-member, no more is in the Scripture required,
Some very learned men maintain, That to make a man admittable into Christ Church, or to make him a Church-member, no more is in the Scripture required,
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Others say, That is too laxe, if you wil own a man, as a Church-member, he must be able to give you an account of his faith, and a promise of a voluntary subjection to the Gospel of Christ for time to come,
Others say, That is too lax, if you will own a man, as a Church-member, he must be able to give you an account of his faith, and a promise of a voluntary subjection to the Gospel of christ for time to come,
Others say, You must yet goe further, unlesse you can in the judgement of your owne charity conceive, that the worke of Grace is really wrought in their hearts, you are not to owne them,
Others say, You must yet go further, unless you can in the judgement of your own charity conceive, that the work of Grace is really wrought in their hearts, you Are not to own them,
Others will goe yet further, and say, These things are not sufficient, for unlesse there be a right admission by Baptisme, when you make your first confession, all the rest is in vaine,
Others will go yet further, and say, These things Are not sufficient, for unless there be a right admission by Baptism, when you make your First Confessi, all the rest is in vain,
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Now Brethren, be pleased to know, that though there be good use of these debates, to direct us to know the persons, with whom we may exercise the acts of communion in the wayes and worship of Christ,
Now Brothers, be pleased to know, that though there be good use of these debates, to Direct us to know the Persons, with whom we may exercise the acts of communion in the ways and worship of christ,
and to whom we may communicate in those external things, but these are clearly two Distinct questions, with whom we may joyne in visible and externall communion, and who are truly Members of this Church of Christ, Of the latter there is but one note,
and to whom we may communicate in those external things, but these Are clearly two Distinct questions, with whom we may join in visible and external communion, and who Are truly Members of this Church of christ, Of the latter there is but one note,
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yet Jesus Christ ownes them not, and you may truly say, that all they, who have not communion with God the Father, and the Lord Jesus, and his holy Spirit, have no reall communion with the Saints; therefore let no man rest,
yet jesus christ owns them not, and you may truly say, that all they, who have not communion with God the Father, and the Lord jesus, and his holy Spirit, have no real communion with the Saints; Therefore let no man rest,
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or pride himselfe in being joyned in this, or that Church-fellowship, a carnal, or unconverted man, whatsoever his outward shape or mould be in his profession, that man for his Spiritual standing belongs to another Corporation.
or pride himself in being joined in this, or that Church fellowship, a carnal, or unconverted man, whatsoever his outward shape or mould be in his profession, that man for his Spiritual standing belongs to Another Corporation.
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There are two great Spiritual corporations, the one is, that whe•eof Christ is the Head; the other is, the corporation of Hel, whereof the Devil is the Prince;
There Are two great Spiritual corporations, the one is, that whe•eof christ is the Head; the other is, the corporation of Hell, whereof the devil is the Prince;
suppose him next, to joyne himselfe into some Church Order, let him joyne with those that are called of the Presbyterian way, he is a carnall Presbyterian.
suppose him next, to join himself into Some Church Order, let him join with those that Are called of the Presbyterian Way, he is a carnal Presbyterian.
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and know ye all for certain, that no Bastard, no Gibeonite, no Hypocrite, no man unconverted, what gifts soever he may have, what reputation soever he may have amongst men, he is no member of the Church of Christ, unlesse the Spirit of Christ be in him.
and know you all for certain, that no Bastard, no Gibeonite, no Hypocrite, no man unconverted, what Gifts soever he may have, what reputation soever he may have among men, he is no member of the Church of christ, unless the Spirit of christ be in him.
it would satisfie, and cure the mistake of many, who thinke, that there are the same rules to direct us, with whom we must exercise our external communion,
it would satisfy, and cure the mistake of many, who think, that there Are the same rules to Direct us, with whom we must exercise our external communion,
and laid out for use, these wil one day be found, and acknowledged the honourablest Members of the Church of Christ, what esteeme soever the world hath of them.
and laid out for use, these will one day be found, and acknowledged the Most honorable Members of the Church of christ, what esteem soever the world hath of them.
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But the maine use, which I purpose, and which indeed we most need, is to shew what duties doe arise from this unity of the Saints in one body, and they are two, which the Apostle Paul layes downe, in the first of the Corinthians, the twelfth chap. vers. 25. when he had shewed,
But the main use, which I purpose, and which indeed we most need, is to show what duties do arise from this unity of the Saints in one body, and they Are two, which the Apostle Paul lays down, in the First of the Corinthians, the twelfth chap. vers. 25. when he had showed,
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The first of these I purpose with the Lords assistance to speake somewhat to at this time, because all the Church, the Saints, the people of God in all the world are but one body,
The First of these I purpose with the lords assistance to speak somewhat to At this time, Because all the Church, the Saints, the people of God in all the world Are but one body,
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I hope you wil all judge it a necessary and seasonable Theam, it being almost our epidemical disease, we being rent and torne into multitudes of sects and divisions, which this doctrine of the unity of the Church of Christ doth utterly condemn,
I hope you will all judge it a necessary and seasonable Theam, it being almost our epidemical disease, we being rend and torn into Multitudes of Sects and divisions, which this Doctrine of the unity of the Church of christ does utterly condemn,
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but I would rather describe it to be a renting, violating, dissolving, or breaking of that unity, which ought to be amongst Christians, or amongst all the Saints of Christ.
but I would rather describe it to be a renting, violating, dissolving, or breaking of that unity, which ought to be among Christians, or among all the Saints of christ.
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one is inward, and that is dissolving or breaking the band, or bands, which the Lord hath given to tye them all together, which band on our part (as you have heard before) is the grace of love, and therefore the breaking off of love among Christians,
one is inward, and that is dissolving or breaking the band, or bans, which the Lord hath given to tie them all together, which band on our part (as you have herd before) is the grace of love, and Therefore the breaking off of love among Christians,
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I say, the dissolving or breaking of this spirituall band, hath in it the very intrinsecall nature of the sinne of Schisme, the Lord having appointed that grace to be the band to tye his people together;
I say, the dissolving or breaking of this spiritual band, hath in it the very intrinsical nature of the sin of Schism, the Lord having appointed that grace to be the band to tie his people together;
as the symboles or pledges of love amongst his people, as conversing together, praying together, hearing together, conferring together, receiving Sacraments, and the like together;
as the symbols or pledges of love among his people, as conversing together, praying together, hearing together, conferring together, receiving Sacraments, and the like together;
So then, he, or they, who ever they are, that do deny to exercise, or with-draw from the exercise of those things, which Jesus Christ hath made to bee both duties,
So then, he, or they, who ever they Are, that do deny to exercise, or withdraw from the exercise of those things, which jesus christ hath made to be both duties,
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the nature of this sin of Schism lying properly in this ▪ that it is against Christian love; and hereby also you may learne the difference between Heresie and Schisme;
the nature of this since of Schism lying properly in this ▪ that it is against Christian love; and hereby also you may Learn the difference between Heresy and Schism;
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its contrary to one of the highest ends of Christs great undertaking, which is, that all his people should bee one, he dyed to that end, to make them one with himselfe,
its contrary to one of the highest ends of Christ great undertaking, which is, that all his people should be one, he died to that end, to make them one with himself,
And secondly, It is contrary to all the Commandements of Christ, for all the Commands, which he hath given to his people for the ordering of their conversation, himselfe tels us, That the end of the Commandement is love;
And secondly, It is contrary to all the commandments of christ, for all the Commands, which he hath given to his people for the ordering of their Conversation, himself tells us, That the end of the Commandment is love;
for whereas he holds out to all the world, that his people are one house, one body, one city, which is at unity, compacted together, &c. this is a publick confutation of it, makes Jerusalem appeare as a Babel, a City of confusion, a Kingdome divided, wherein is nothing but disorders, and tumults, and the like.
for whereas he holds out to all the world, that his people Are one house, one body, one City, which is At unity, compacted together, etc. this is a public confutation of it, makes Jerusalem appear as a Babel, a city of confusion, a Kingdom divided, wherein is nothing but disorders, and tumults, and the like.
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And as it is dishonourable to Christ, so it wonderfully hinders and destroyes the edification of the Church, both the edification of them, who make the Schisme,
And as it is dishonourable to christ, so it wonderfully hinders and Destroys the edification of the Church, both the edification of them, who make the Schism,
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for though Iesus Christ the head, be the only fountaine of our spiritual life, yet it is as true that Christs usuall way of exercising, strengthning, increasing,
for though Iesus christ the head, be the only fountain of our spiritual life, yet it is as true that Christ usual Way of exercising, strengthening, increasing,
so that if we weigh it seriously, we must conclude, That as nothing within the bounds of the Church more argues a conformity to the spirit of the Gospel,
so that if we weigh it seriously, we must conclude, That as nothing within the bounds of the Church more argues a conformity to the Spirit of the Gospel,
But the third is the greatest question, who are guilty of it? and before I enter upon this discovery, give me leave to premise this, that in our dayes it is in this point of Schisme,
But the third is the greatest question, who Are guilty of it? and before I enter upon this discovery, give me leave to premise this, that in our days it is in this point of Schism,
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what opinions the Ancients would make odious, they would brand with the name of Heresie, and thereby sometimes very truths of Christ were condemned, as Heresies;
what opinions the Ancients would make odious, they would brand with the name of Heresy, and thereby sometime very truths of christ were condemned, as Heresies;
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so it is at this day in the point of Schisme, the Papists cry downe all, who professe Christianity through the whole world as Schismaticks, who joyn not with,
so it is At this day in the point of Schism, the Papists cry down all, who profess Christianity through the Whole world as Schismatics, who join not with,
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the Israelites separation from Jeroboams Calves was no Schisme, if the faith of a people be heretical, or their worship be idolatrous: the Lord bids his servants come out from such a people.
the Israelites separation from Jeroboams Calves was no Schism, if the faith of a people be heretical, or their worship be idolatrous: the Lord bids his Servants come out from such a people.
as losse of state, life, &c. or spirituall anathematisme, unjust excommunications, or the like, to with-draw from such a people (provided that still they will retaine those truths which are held by that persecuting Church,
as loss of state, life, etc. or spiritual Anathematism, unjust excommunications, or the like, to withdraw from such a people (provided that still they will retain those truths which Are held by that persecuting Church,
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and be ready to perform what Christian duty of love lyes in their power towards them) this with-drawing is no Schism, it is no more then Christ and his Disciples did to the Church of Jerusalem, and no more then the Lord hath bid his people do,
and be ready to perform what Christian duty of love lies in their power towards them) this withdrawing is no Schism, it is no more then christ and his Disciples did to the Church of Jerusalem, and no more then the Lord hath bid his people do,
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Others, though their principles of judgement be right, yet are Schismaticall, through principles of a corrupt heart and spirit; I shall speake to both these,
Others, though their principles of judgement be right, yet Are Schismatical, through principles of a corrupt heart and Spirit; I shall speak to both these,
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whether they be single persons or associated bodies, yea, though all the Christians in a Nation, associated into a body, doe looke upon themselves as absolute,
whither they be single Persons or associated bodies, yea, though all the Christians in a nation, associated into a body, do look upon themselves as absolute,
but doe not mistake me, I know there are some called, and branded with the name of Independency, who professe they abhor both the name and thing, I meane such,
but do not mistake me, I know there Are Some called, and branded with the name of Independency, who profess they abhor both the name and thing, I mean such,
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or Common-wealth lookes upon it selfe, how small soever it be (as in Italy, there are some such, which containe not above one City or two) yet they count all the world hath nothing to do with them,
or Commonwealth looks upon it self, how small soever it be (as in Italy, there Are Some such, which contain not above one city or two) yet they count all the world hath nothing to do with them,
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nor are they to be countable to any other State, no not to the whole world, any further then their owne interest carries them, either for their owne safety,
nor Are they to be countable to any other State, no not to the Whole world, any further then their own Interest carries them, either for their own safety,
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the very nature of Christs Church, being one Body, requires, that whatsoever any, whether persons or Churches do in matters of Religion, teaching, or being taught, praying, fasting, Almes-giving, in word, and Sacraments, yea, in beleeving, loving, hoping, &c. should all be done intentionally with relation to,
the very nature of Christ Church, being one Body, requires, that whatsoever any, whither Persons or Churches do in matters of Religion, teaching, or being taught, praying, fasting, Almsgiving, in word, and Sacraments, yea, in believing, loving, hoping, etc. should all be done intentionally with Relation to,
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I doe not deny, but it is possible that some of Gods people may have some such great mistakes lye upon them, that they cannot possibly joyne in all Christian ordinances with any congregation in the world:
I do not deny, but it is possible that Some of God's people may have Some such great mistakes lie upon them, that they cannot possibly join in all Christian ordinances with any congregation in the world:
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I say, as long as that errour possest them, they could never joyn in all Ordinances with the rest of the Gentiles; and how farre the rest of the people of God should beare with such,
I say, as long as that error possessed them, they could never join in all Ordinances with the rest of the Gentiles; and how Far the rest of the people of God should bear with such,
and still own them as Christs servants, is a thing worth the studying, but certainly the principle it selfe is most destructive to the unity of the Church.
and still own them as Christ Servants, is a thing worth the studying, but Certainly the principle it self is most destructive to the unity of the Church.
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To refraine fellowship and communion with such Churches, or Companies, who professe Christ their Lord, whose faith is sound, whose worship is Gospel-worship, whose lives are holy,
To refrain fellowship and communion with such Churches, or Companies, who profess christ their Lord, whose faith is found, whose worship is Gospel worship, whose lives Are holy,
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unlesse they will come into that very particular way of Church order, which they have pitched upon, is a dreadfull renting of the Church of Christ to peeces;
unless they will come into that very particular Way of Church order, which they have pitched upon, is a dreadful renting of the Church of christ to Pieces;
then certainly that principle, which necessitates men to cast off (it may be) nine hundred ninety nine parts of a thousand, must needs be dangerous, and Schismatical;
then Certainly that principle, which necessitates men to cast off (it may be) nine hundred ninety nine parts of a thousand, must needs be dangerous, and Schismatical;
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yea, cast them off from all hope of Salvation, who subject not themselves to their way. 2. Nor can our rigid Separatists bee any way excused, who censure and condemne all other Churches, whatever their faith, worship,
yea, cast them off from all hope of Salvation, who Subject not themselves to their Way. 2. Nor can our rigid Separatists be any Way excused, who censure and condemn all other Churches, whatever their faith, worship,
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in other Churches, without conforming to their formes of Prayers, Rites, and Ceremonies in administration of the Sacraments, no communion to be injoyed, in others without submitting to their forme of Church-government, no communion;
in other Churches, without conforming to their forms of Prayers, Rites, and Ceremonies in administration of the Sacraments, no communion to be enjoyed, in Others without submitting to their Form of Church-government, no communion;
how little is to be found in Scripture to bound our fellowship and communion of Saints by any of these things? In the Scripture, Churches are cryed up or downe, commended and blamed, according as their fundamentall faith was sound,
how little is to be found in Scripture to bound our fellowship and communion of Saints by any of these things? In the Scripture, Churches Are cried up or down, commended and blamed, according as their fundamental faith was found,
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when they should be found such? Or, suppose in Marriage, at the first the Parties marry, while not of years of discretion, or to please Parents, or the like,
when they should be found such? Or, suppose in Marriage, At the First the Parties marry, while not of Years of discretion, or to please Parents, or the like,
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yet afterward come to love, and live in their Marriage-relation according to the Word, thinke wee these shall not be owned as Husband and Wife? so is the case here:
yet afterwards come to love, and live in their Marriage relation according to the Word, think we these shall not be owned as Husband and Wife? so is the case Here:
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and let mee also suppose another Company irregularly joyned, it may be forced in ▪ and that also whilst they are ignorant, prophane, &c. and that their Minister also was put upon them;
and let me also suppose Another Company irregularly joined, it may be forced in ▪ and that also while they Are ignorant, profane, etc. and that their Minister also was put upon them;
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now if the Lord please to worke upon those effectually, so that Minister and people grow sound in the faith, holy in their lives, pure in their worship, zealous for the truth;
now if the Lord please to work upon those effectually, so that Minister and people grow found in the faith, holy in their lives, pure in their worship, zealous for the truth;
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or for want of some such desirable perfection, which themselves injoy, is so dangerous and schismatical, that I feare not to say ▪ that it is more lawful to have a Church-standing in the corruptest Church in the world, where salvation and life may be obtained, by the doctrine held out,
or for want of Some such desirable perfection, which themselves enjoy, is so dangerous and Schismatical, that I Fear not to say ▪ that it is more lawful to have a Church-standing in the corruptest Church in the world, where salvation and life may be obtained, by the Doctrine held out,
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then with that company, how holy soever it seemes to be, that wil necessitate such as joyne with them, to renounce communion with all the rest of the Body of Jesus Christ upon earth.
then with that company, how holy soever it seems to be, that will necessitate such as join with them, to renounce communion with all the rest of the Body of jesus christ upon earth.
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I say, that principle which makes the servants of Christ deny communion to them, to whom Christ wil not deny communion, to interdict communion with them, with whom Christ doth not interdict communion, is a renting principle.
I say, that principle which makes the Servants of christ deny communion to them, to whom christ will not deny communion, to interdict communion with them, with whom christ does not interdict communion, is a renting principle.
Take the Churches in the Apostles time, some of them did think it utterly unlawful to eat any meat that had been offered to an Idol, some did think all days were alike, some thought that it was utterly unlawful to eat any thing,
Take the Churches in the Apostles time, Some of them did think it utterly unlawful to eat any meat that had been offered to an Idol, Some did think all days were alike, Some Thought that it was utterly unlawful to eat any thing,
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If on the other side the Church had called them, and said, You by your strict opinions cut short the liberty Christ hath purchased for us by his bloud,
If on the other side the Church had called them, and said, You by your strict opinions Cut short the liberty christ hath purchased for us by his blood,
Come a little nearer our own times, Take the Reformed Churches, as now they stand, all the Churches of France and Geneva, though they be sound in their faith,
Come a little nearer our own times, Take the Reformed Churches, as now they stand, all the Churches of France and Geneva, though they be found in their faith,
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but there are some errours in doctrines, and corruptions in conversation, for which (though Christ like them not) he doth not reject them; apply this to our purpose.
but there Are Some errors in doctrines, and corruptions in Conversation, for which (though christ like them not) he does not reject them; apply this to our purpose.
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At this day the Socinians deny the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Deity of the Holy Ghost, the Trinity of Persons, they deny that Jesus Christ hath merited,
At this day the socinians deny the Deity of the Lord jesus christ, the Deity of the Holy Ghost, the Trinity of Persons, they deny that jesus christ hath merited,
The Papists also, besides some fundamentall errours, as justification by the merit of our owne workes, &c. are most abominably Idolatrous in their worship,
The Papists also, beside Some fundamental errors, as justification by the merit of our own works, etc. Are most abominably Idolatrous in their worship,
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and could not do it, the Calvinists even the holiest, and learnedst of them, such as Calvin, Beza, Martyr, Zanchy, Vrsin, Pareus, have offered to owne them as brethren,
and could not do it, the Calvinists even the Holiest, and Learnedest of them, such as calvin, Beza, Martyr, Zanchy, Ursin, Pareus, have offered to own them as brothers,
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the rigid Lutherans refused it, and cry out, From communion with the Calvinists, Good Lord deliver us: Now say I, the Schisme was on the Lutherans part:
the rigid Lutherans refused it, and cry out, From communion with the Calvinists, Good Lord deliver us: Now say I, the Schism was on the Lutherans part:
Bring it yet nearer, many of these opinions are got in among us, especially about free-will, Infant-baptisme, formes of Church-government, &c. and we should not refuse communion with any of them (supposing their lives unblameable.) If they will hold communion with us;
Bring it yet nearer, many of these opinions Are god in among us, especially about freewill, Infant baptism, forms of Church-government, etc. and we should not refuse communion with any of them (supposing their lives unblameable.) If they will hold communion with us;
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What a speckled bird would you make a particular church? Suppose the church you should be an Officer unto, should be such a medly, of some holding the morality of the Lords day, some denying it, some for Infant-baptisme, some condemning it, some like the Presbyterian-government, others are for the Episcopal, others like a Congregational better then either of them;
What a speckled bird would you make a particular Church? Suppose the Church you should be an Officer unto, should be such a medley, of Some holding the morality of the lords day, Some denying it, Some for Infant baptism, Some condemning it, Some like the Presbyterian-government, Others Are for the Episcopal, Others like a Congregational better then either of them;
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some would have their children baptised, others are utterly against it, some of them Calvinists, some Lutherans, to have a Church made up of all these, would not this be a reproach to you to be a Pastor to such a flock? To which I answer;
Some would have their children baptised, Others Are utterly against it, Some of them Calvinists, Some Lutherans, to have a Church made up of all these, would not this be a reproach to you to be a Pastor to such a flock? To which I answer;
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what reproach would it be to me to be Pastor of such a Church ▪ as Jesus Christ is a head of? If the Church of Christ, wherein his Spirit rules, to whom he is a head,
what reproach would it be to me to be Pastor of such a Church ▪ as jesus christ is a head of? If the Church of christ, wherein his Spirit rules, to whom he is a head,
and which shal be saved, be made up of all these, what reproach (if prejudice did not blinde mens eyes) could it be to any of us, to have such members to be members of our Congregations?
and which shall be saved, be made up of all these, what reproach (if prejudice did not blind men's eyes) could it be to any of us, to have such members to be members of our Congregations?
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But doe you then intend a toleration of all these opinions? would you have Lutherans, and Anti-sabbatarians, Anabaptists, and others tolerated among us?
But do you then intend a toleration of all these opinions? would you have Lutherans, and Anti-sabbatarians, Anabaptists, and Others tolerated among us?
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I answer, if by toleration, you meane an approbation of these, God forbid, we must approve of no errour, we should all seeke to make one another imbrace every truth of Christ;
I answer, if by toleration, you mean an approbation of these, God forbid, we must approve of no error, we should all seek to make one Another embrace every truth of christ;
But if by toleration you meane a not cutting them off, unlesse they lay downe their errours and renounce them, that indeed I plead for, we should hold Christian communion with them for Christ thus beares with them,
But if by toleration you mean a not cutting them off, unless they lay down their errors and renounce them, that indeed I plead for, we should hold Christian communion with them for christ thus bears with them,
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and as it is in our naturall body, if a man have an ulcer in his hand or his leg if ordinary medicines wil not cure it, he wil wait till the strength of nature work out the humour,
and as it is in our natural body, if a man have an ulcer in his hand or his leg if ordinary medicines will not cure it, he will wait till the strength of nature work out the humour,
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Thirdly, Some will yet object, indeed if you meane to bear with them for a while, till the truth hath been set before them, that they have all meanes of conviction, it wil be granted;
Thirdly, some will yet Object, indeed if you mean to bear with them for a while, till the truth hath been Set before them, that they have all means of conviction, it will be granted;
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as that faith whereby we receive Christ for our Saviour, no wisdome, or rhethoricke of man can ever make a man receive the faith of any one doctrine of Christianity, till Gods Spirit inable him,
as that faith whereby we receive christ for our Saviour, no Wisdom, or Rhetoric of man can ever make a man receive the faith of any one Doctrine of Christianity, till God's Spirit inable him,
and when such persons do appeal to the searcher of hearts, that it is meer want of light which hinders them from being of one minde, our Christian love (which ever judgeth the best) should rest satisfied, especially when their lives are unblameable, we must not take upon us to be Lords of their faith;
and when such Persons do appeal to the searcher of hearts, that it is mere want of Light which hinders them from being of one mind, our Christian love (which ever Judgeth the best) should rest satisfied, especially when their lives Are unblameable, we must not take upon us to be lords of their faith;
and therefore after many disputes and conferences between the dissenting Churches in Germany, when they were not able to dispute one another out of their principles (as I before noted) the Calvinists propounded to hold an amicable Christian communion one with another;
and Therefore After many disputes and conferences between the dissenting Churches in Germany, when they were not able to dispute one Another out of their principles (as I before noted) the Calvinists propounded to hold an amicable Christian communion one with Another;
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and if in a fair debating way they could afterward satisfie one another, well and good, in the meane time they would wait, till Christ would give more light:
and if in a fair debating Way they could afterwards satisfy one Another, well and good, in the mean time they would wait, till christ would give more Light:
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Now (say I) shal a company associated in such, and such opinions, bee counted a true Church? and shal not a particular man, who holds the same points, be counted a true visible member? or shal we hold communion with them in Germany, and shal we deny it to our brethren in England? God forbid, that the exercise of our Christian charity,
Now (say I) shall a company associated in such, and such opinions, be counted a true Church? and shall not a particular man, who holds the same points, be counted a true visible member? or shall we hold communion with them in Germany, and shall we deny it to our brothers in England? God forbid, that the exercise of our Christian charity,
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and in your communion make it their worke and practise; (for errour is very Pragmatical) to draw all the rest of your company into their errors, and labour to infect all;
and in your communion make it their work and practise; (for error is very Pragmatical) to draw all the rest of your company into their errors, and labour to infect all;
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First, I know no great hurt for men to be permitted modestly, and humbly to debate among their Brethren the things wherein they differ; But, Secondly, I answer;
First, I know no great hurt for men to be permitted modestly, and humbly to debate among their Brothers the things wherein they differ; But, Secondly, I answer;
If men, who hold differing opinions in these lesser points, can neither be content to follow Pauls counsel, to have their faith, in these, to themselves before God, nor modestly propound their arguments,
If men, who hold differing opinions in these lesser points, can neither be content to follow Paul's counsel, to have their faith, in these, to themselves before God, nor modestly propound their Arguments,
I can bee no Advocate for such people, if they judge the spreading of their opinions to be such a duty, that they take themselves bound in conscience, to do all that is possible, to draw all others in to them;
I can be no Advocate for such people, if they judge the spreading of their opinions to be such a duty, that they take themselves bound in conscience, to do all that is possible, to draw all Others in to them;
I know indeed, that many learned and holy men think otherwise, and doe conceive, that their zeale for Christs truth must not suffer them thus far to tolerate them, who hold errors derogatory to the truth of Christ;
I know indeed, that many learned and holy men think otherwise, and do conceive, that their zeal for Christ truth must not suffer them thus Far to tolerate them, who hold errors derogatory to the truth of christ;
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I say, the renting off, and departing from particular Churches for such causes, as these, wil be found to be but Schism, to separate from Churches, from which Christ doth not separate, is schismatical;
I say, the renting off, and departing from particular Churches for such Causes, as these, will be found to be but Schism, to separate from Churches, from which christ does not separate, is Schismatical;
for if we looke into the Scripture, we shal find there were Churches, who had many errours in Faith, others disorderly in their Worship, others had many among them loose in their conversations,
for if we look into the Scripture, we shall find there were Churches, who had many errors in Faith, Others disorderly in their Worship, Others had many among them lose in their conversations,
but where ever he comes, might demand upon the profession of his faith, and his voluntary subjection to the Gospel, his right in the Ordinances, hear the Word with them, pray with them, receive the Sacrament with them;
but where ever he comes, might demand upon the profession of his faith, and his voluntary subjection to the Gospel, his right in the Ordinances, hear the Word with them, pray with them, receive the Sacrament with them;
The communion of Saints one with another is not only a priviledge, but a duty injoyned by Christ, he hath not left us at liberty to chuse with whom we wil hold communion,
The communion of Saints one with Another is not only a privilege, but a duty enjoined by christ, he hath not left us At liberty to choose with whom we will hold communion,
as ever wee wil appear before him with comfort, wee must hold communion with those, who professe his name, and labour to keep with them all, the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
as ever we will appear before him with Comfort, we must hold communion with those, who profess his name, and labour to keep with them all, the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace.
First, therefore all selfe-lovers, and selfe-seekers, with whom all others in their affections and spirits are regarded, onely as they can make use of them;
First, Therefore all self-lovers, and self-seekers, with whom all Others in their affections and spirits Are regarded, only as they can make use of them;
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This self-seeking ruined and overthrew Carthage, and the other, of seeking the publick-weale, built up Rome, and so is it in our great, and spiritual Commonwealth.
This self-seeking ruined and overthrew Carthage, and the other, of seeking the public-weal, built up Room, and so is it in our great, and spiritual Commonwealth.
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examples are innumerable, Cain, Esau, Corah, Dathan &c. Thirdly, All quarrelsome, railing, froward spirits, who upon every dissent from them in any opinion,
Examples Are innumerable, Cain, Esau, Corah, Dathan etc. Thirdly, All quarrelsome, railing, froward spirits, who upon every dissent from them in any opinion,
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Fourthly, And so are all busie-bodies, who must have an oare in every mans boat, who cannot be content to keep within their owne calling, but as the Apostle expresseth their nature in this Text, are wise, or thinke more highly of themselves then they ought to think;
Fourthly, And so Are all busybodies, who must have an oar in every men boat, who cannot be content to keep within their own calling, but as the Apostle Expresses their nature in this Text, Are wise, or think more highly of themselves then they ought to think;
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Paul often complains of such kind of men, these carnal men made the schisme in Corinth, of these he admonishes the Romans, Mark them, who cause divisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine, which you have learned, and avoid them;
Paul often complains of such kind of men, these carnal men made the Schism in Corinth, of these he admonishes the Roman, Mark them, who cause divisions and offences, contrary to the Doctrine, which you have learned, and avoid them;
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and thereby doe harden them in their way, expose themselves unto snares, and occasion others who are weak, to incline to these dividers, all these, some from one principle, others from another, help to rend and divide that body, which Christ would have preserved in unity.
and thereby do harden them in their Way, expose themselves unto snares, and occasion Others who Are weak, to incline to these dividers, all these, Some from one principle, Others from Another, help to rend and divide that body, which christ would have preserved in unity.
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I have thus far, according to my weaknesse, discovered to you the true causes, and in part the instruments of our woful divisions, which have made the Church of Christ present it selfe such a rueful spectacle,
I have thus Far, according to my weakness, discovered to you the true Causes, and in part the Instruments of our woeful divisions, which have made the Church of christ present it self such a rueful spectacle,
were our spirits united, the spirit of love would have such a power upon our hearts, that when we had once learned to follow the truth in love, truth and love would carry all before them:
were our spirits united, the Spirit of love would have such a power upon our hearts, that when we had once learned to follow the truth in love, truth and love would carry all before them:
Ah, that God would teach us to lay it to heart, and to mourne, that wee should be as so many Ishmaels, our sword against every man, and every mans against us.
Ah, that God would teach us to lay it to heart, and to mourn, that we should be as so many Ishmaels, our sword against every man, and every men against us.
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he wil not bear long, if we remaine as we are, and therefore let all Gods people first pray earnestly for it, Oh pray for the peace of Jerusalem, intreate the Prince of peace,
he will not bear long, if we remain as we Are, and Therefore let all God's people First pray earnestly for it, O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, entreat the Prince of peace,
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and the Spirit of peace to grant us peace, to heale our divisions, to raise up healing instruments, make it our supplication every day, that our Lord, the good Samaritan, would poure in oyle and wine,
and the Spirit of peace to grant us peace, to heal our divisions, to raise up healing Instruments, make it our supplication every day, that our Lord, the good Samaritan, would pour in oil and wine,
I read, that when the divisions in Germany about matters of Religion, were extream hot and fierce, the Emperor Charles the fifth made a decree, called the Interim, that there should bee common and publick peace in Germany, and none to make war upon other for the cause of Religion,
I read, that when the divisions in Germany about matters of Religion, were extreme hight and fierce, the Emperor Charles the fifth made a Decree, called the Interim, that there should be Common and public peace in Germany, and none to make war upon other for the cause of Religion,
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and let us count no principle, no affection, no disposition of spirit worth the keeping, which wil not let us bee one with them, with whom Christ is one,
and let us count no principle, no affection, no disposition of Spirit worth the keeping, which will not let us be one with them, with whom christ is one,
and I may not interdict, where Christ doth not interdict, and wee may, and ought to bee of one heart with them, with whom wee cannot be of one minde in all things;
and I may not interdict, where christ does not interdict, and we may, and ought to be of one heart with them, with whom we cannot be of one mind in all things;
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The Greeke word signifies, let it bee as the Officer the Greekes had in their solemne Games, who determined and quieted all differences, in all strifes and contentions, to whom he gave the Palm, that quieted all the rest;
The Greek word signifies, let it be as the Officer the Greeks had in their solemn Games, who determined and quieted all differences, in all strifes and contentions, to whom he gave the Palm, that quieted all the rest;
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We are brethren, let us not strive, or if we do contend, let us contend who shal be most holy, who shal love most, who shal beare most one with another, till that blessed day come,
We Are brothers, let us not strive, or if we do contend, let us contend who shall be most holy, who shall love most, who shall bear most one with Another, till that blessed day come,
if one suffer, all the rest should mourn, yea, they should all account themselves but as Stewards for the good of all, and expresse this in using all their talents for the good of the soules of all,
if one suffer, all the rest should mourn, yea, they should all account themselves but as Stewards for the good of all, and express this in using all their Talents for the good of the Souls of all,
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