IN this Chapter wee have a prophecie of horrible and final Judgements hanging over the Nation of the Jews, for their Rejection of Christ, here foretold.
IN this Chapter we have a prophecy of horrible and final Judgments hanging over the nation of the jews, for their Rejection of christ, Here foretold.
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The Judgements are External, arising from Enemies abroad, verse 1, 2, 3. from shepherds at home, v. 5. from Intestine Commotions, ver. 6. & Spiritual, Rejection by Christs breaking the staves wherewith he had fed them, ver. 9. — 14. & Tradition into the hands of Cruel shepheards, ver. 15. 17. Causes of these Judgements, Oppression, ver. 5. Ingratitude against Christ their good Shepherd.
The Judgments Are External, arising from Enemies abroad, verse 1, 2, 3. from shepherd's At home, v. 5. from Intestine Commotions, ver. 6. & Spiritual, Rejection by Christ breaking the staves wherewith he had fed them, ver. 9. — 14. & Tradition into the hands of Cruel shepherds, ver. 15. 17. Causes of these Judgments, Oppression, ver. 5. Ingratitude against christ their good Shepherd.
and dis-estimation he received from the pastors and people, ver. 8. 12. Lastly Gods Abhorring their so unworthy dealing with his Sonne, verse. 13. The Lord being willing to save his flock sets a shepherd over them who should feed them.
and disestimation he received from the Pastors and people, ver. 8. 12. Lastly God's Abhorring their so unworthy dealing with his Son, verse. 13. The Lord being willing to save his flock sets a shepherd over them who should feed them.
and although we may take it for the Prophet himself, representing by a Synecdoche all faithfull pastors whom the Lord from time to time sent to acquaint them with his Counsel,
and although we may take it for the Prophet himself, representing by a Synecdoche all faithful Pastors whom the Lord from time to time sent to acquaint them with his Counsel,
yet it is evident by the ensuing parts of the Chapter, that Christ is here meant, the chief and great shepheard, of whom the Prophet in these actions was but a Type. He threatneth them, verse 6. punisheth them, verse 10. was sold by them, verse 12. compared with Mat: 27. 9. He principally, and other faithfull pastors under him, are they who here undertake the Charge of this people to feed and Govern them.
yet it is evident by the ensuing parts of the Chapter, that christ is Here meant, the chief and great shepherd, of whom the Prophet in these actions was but a Type. He threatens them, verse 6. Punisheth them, verse 10. was sold by them, verse 12. compared with Mathew: 27. 9. He principally, and other faithful Pastors under him, Are they who Here undertake the Charge of this people to feed and Govern them.
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upon these accompts it is that Sion and the House of God therein are so often called the Beauty of the Lord, and the Beauty of Holiness, Psal. 27. 4. 48. 2. 50. 2. 96. 6. 9. Isay 60. 13. 64. 11. Christ in his Ministery did cleanse the doctrine of the Church in his Sermon on the Mount,
upon these accounts it is that Sion and the House of God therein Are so often called the Beauty of the Lord, and the Beauty of Holiness, Psalm 27. 4. 48. 2. 50. 2. 96. 6. 9. Saiah 60. 13. 64. 11. christ in his Ministry did cleanse the Doctrine of the Church in his Sermon on the Mount,
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and the worship of the Church in his purging of the Temple, and so filled his house with Glory, Hag: 2. 7. and made Beautifull the feet of his Ministers, Rom. 10. 15. The Magnificence of the Temple, the Glorious Garments of the Priests, the pure Vessels of the Sanctuary, the Sweet Incense and Perfume, the admirable State, Order, and Government of Solomons house, were all shadows and Types of these spiritual and heavenly Beauties wherewith Christ adorneth his Church
and the worship of the Church in his purging of the Temple, and so filled his house with Glory, Hag: 2. 7. and made Beautiful the feet of his Ministers, Rom. 10. 15. The Magnificence of the Temple, the Glorious Garments of the Priests, the pure Vessels of the Sanctuary, the Sweet Incense and Perfume, the admirable State, Order, and Government of Solomons house, were all shadows and Types of these spiritual and heavenly Beauty's wherewith christ adorneth his Church
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2. To gather together into one his scatter'd and divided people, John 11. 52. that from him the whole Body may be joyned together and compacted, Eph: 4. 16. in peace and love one unto another, according unto his prayer, John 17. 21, 22, 23. This, I take it, is meant by the Staff called Bands, making of the stick of Joseph and Judah one, Ezeck. 37 19. In those Eastern Countries such as entred into a Covenant of peace were wont to Twist a Band, and upon dissolving a Covenant to untwist it again;
2. To gather together into one his scattered and divided people, John 11. 52. that from him the Whole Body may be joined together and compacted, Ephesians: 4. 16. in peace and love one unto Another, according unto his prayer, John 17. 21, 22, 23. This, I take it, is meant by the Staff called Bans, making of the stick of Joseph and Judah one, Ezekiel. 37 19. In those Eastern Countries such as entered into a Covenant of peace were wont to Twist a Band, and upon dissolving a Covenant to untwist it again;
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10 5. and their possessions were divided unto them per NONLATINALPHABET by measuring lines, Psal: 16. 6. 78. 55. to note their dwelling together in unity.
10 5. and their possessions were divided unto them per by measuring lines, Psalm: 16. 6. 78. 55. to note their Dwelling together in unity.
But now upon Rejecting Christ, They who had been before in Amoenitate Dei, the Lords peculiar people, and were knitt together in the Bands of a Brotherly Covenant, were at last loathed by God, ver. 8. no longer consociated in the same policie or possessions,
But now upon Rejecting christ, They who had been before in Amoenitate Dei, the lords peculiar people, and were knit together in the Bans of a Brotherly Covenant, were At last loathed by God, ver. 8. no longer consociated in the same policy or possessions,
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Touching this Administration of Feeding the Flock, we shall briefly open, 1. The Necessity of this Pastoral office, both supreme in the Chief Shepherd,
Touching this Administration of Feeding the Flock, we shall briefly open, 1. The Necessity of this Pastoral office, both supreme in the Chief Shepherd,
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and subordinate in his servants and inferiour Ministers. 2. The particular Duties wherein the discharge of our pastoral Office doth stand, which the supreme Shepherd is pleased to second with his powerfull and most efficacious Cooperation. Necessity is Twofold.
and subordinate in his Servants and inferior Ministers. 2. The particular Duties wherein the discharge of our pastoral Office does stand, which the supreme Shepherd is pleased to second with his powerful and most efficacious Cooperation. Necessity is Twofold.
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yet that Law is much darkned and defaced by that sinfull Corruption which doth as well indispose the minde as any other faculties unto its due operations.
yet that Law is much darkened and defaced by that sinful Corruption which does as well indispose the mind as any other faculties unto its due operations.
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Of this blindness and vanity we have frequent mention, 1 Cor. 2 14. Ephes. 4. 17, 18. and therefore albeit rare things are recorded of the moral Vertues of many Heathen men,
Of this blindness and vanity we have frequent mention, 1 Cor. 2 14. Ephesians 4. 17, 18. and Therefore albeit rare things Are recorded of the moral Virtues of many Heathen men,
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and though diverse of their Philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, Hierocles, Plutarch, Cicero, Seneca, Epictetus ▪ and others have written excellently on those Arguments,
and though diverse of their Philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, Hierocles, Plutarch, Cicero, Senecca, Epictetus ▪ and Others have written excellently on those Arguments,
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yet unto a full knowledge of Moral Duties to be in a due manner performed unto God and Men, there is necessary a further patefaction of the Divine will,
yet unto a full knowledge of Moral Duties to be in a due manner performed unto God and Men, there is necessary a further patefaction of the Divine will,
And this was done by the Ministery of Moses, by whom to the Church, and unto whom by the Ministery of Angels the most holy and perfect Law of God was fully discovered.
And this was done by the Ministry of Moses, by whom to the Church, and unto whom by the Ministry of Angels the most holy and perfect Law of God was Fully discovered.
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as the Apostle argues, Gal. 3. 10, 11. All that the Law can do is to shew us duty, to discover the sinne whereby we come short of duty, the punishment due unto that sin,
as the Apostle argues, Gal. 3. 10, 11. All that the Law can do is to show us duty, to discover the sin whereby we come short of duty, the punishment due unto that since,
and our Impotency to prevent, remove, endure, or avoid that Curse. And Consequently there must be a further patefaction of life and grace by another Prophet.
and our Impotency to prevent, remove, endure, or avoid that Curse. And Consequently there must be a further patefaction of life and grace by Another Prophet.
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3 The doctrine of the Gospel as it stands formally distinguished from the doctrine of the Law, is wholly Mysterious and supernatural, there are no seminal notions in the minde of man from whence it may by rational disquisition be deduced.
3 The Doctrine of the Gospel as it Stands formally distinguished from the Doctrine of the Law, is wholly Mysterious and supernatural, there Are not seminal notions in the mind of man from whence it may by rational disquisition be deduced.
And therefore it is usually in Scripture called a Mysterie, the Mysterie of Christ, Eph. 3. 4. Col. 4. 3. the Mystery of the Gospel, Eph. 6. 19. of the Faith, of Godliness, 1 Tim. 3. 9. 16. Hidden from ages and generations.
And Therefore it is usually in Scripture called a Mystery, the Mystery of christ, Ephesians 3. 4. Col. 4. 3. the Mystery of the Gospel, Ephesians 6. 19. of the Faith, of Godliness, 1 Tim. 3. 9. 16. Hidden from ages and generations.
Rom. 16. 25. which eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath entred into the heart of man to conceive, 1 Cor. 2. 9. as a Mysterie, Above Natural Reason,
Rom. 16. 25. which eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, nor hath entered into the heart of man to conceive, 1 Cor. 2. 9. as a Mystery, Above Natural Reason,
And an Effectual Application thereof by his Spirit, which he doth by begetting Faith in us, called the faith of the Operation of God, Col. 2. 12. This knowledge of Christ is Simply necessary to Salvation, Isay 53. 11. Joh. 8 24 And it is not of our selves, but the Gift of God, Eph. 2. 8. and God works it by Hearing, Rom. 10. 17. So there is a Necessity of a Divine Pastor, by whose teaching this knowledge so necessary to Salvation may be effectually wrought in us.
And an Effectual Application thereof by his Spirit, which he does by begetting Faith in us, called the faith of the Operation of God, Col. 2. 12. This knowledge of christ is Simply necessary to Salvation, Saiah 53. 11. John 8 24 And it is not of our selves, but the Gift of God, Ephesians 2. 8. and God works it by Hearing, Rom. 10. 17. So there is a Necessity of a Divine Pastor, by whose teaching this knowledge so necessary to Salvation may be effectually wrought in us.
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the Grace which bringeth Salvation, Teacheth to Deny ungodliness, &c. Tit. 2. 11, 12. Sanctification is necessary to Salvation, as being the Inchoation thereof.
the Grace which brings Salvation, Teaches to Deny ungodliness, etc. Tit. 2. 11, 12. Sanctification is necessary to Salvation, as being the Inchoation thereof.
Nothing can be perfected till it be begun, Heb. 12. 14. Since therefore Holinesse is Necessary, and it belongs to him to whom this Service is due to prescribe the manner of it, and since we have naturally in us Ignorance, Impotency, and Enmity, wholly disabling from the doing of it, there is upon these Accompts an Absolute Necessity of such a Pastor who may Reveal the Right way of Holinesse unto us,
Nothing can be perfected till it be begun, Hebrew 12. 14. Since Therefore Holiness is Necessary, and it belongs to him to whom this Service is due to prescribe the manner of it, and since we have naturally in us Ignorance, Impotency, and Enmity, wholly disabling from the doing of it, there is upon these Accounts an Absolute Necessity of such a Pastor who may Reveal the Right Way of Holiness unto us,
Upon these Grounds we may see the Necessity of the Great Pastor for Revealing the supernatural Mysteries of Life and Salvation by Free grace, for working Faith whereby Life and Salvation may be applied unto us,
Upon these Grounds we may see the Necessity of the Great Pastor for Revealing the supernatural Mysteres of Life and Salvation by Free grace, for working Faith whereby Life and Salvation may be applied unto us,
God hath by his special Institution appointed Pastors and Teachers in his Church, whose function the Scripture owneth as an Office, called NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Tim: 3. 1. Col. 4 17. therefore they are to be acknowledged Necessary.
God hath by his special Institution appointed Pastors and Teachers in his Church, whose function the Scripture owneth as an Office, called &, 1 Tim: 3. 1. Col. 4 17. Therefore they Are to be acknowledged Necessary.
The Lord is said to have set or constituted them in his Church ▪ 1 Cor. 12. 28. to have given them to her as part of her Dowry, Eph: 4. 11. they are sent forth by the Lord of the harvest, Matth. 9 ▪ 38. They are called Ministers of Christ, Col. 1. 7. They receive their Ministery from the Lord, Col. 4. 17. He hath made them Overseers Acts 20. 28. Therefore none can without Sacriledge against Christ and his Church reject them.
The Lord is said to have Set or constituted them in his Church ▪ 1 Cor. 12. 28. to have given them to her as part of her Dowry, Ephesians: 4. 11. they Are sent forth by the Lord of the harvest, Matthew 9 ▪ 38. They Are called Ministers of christ, Col. 1. 7. They receive their Ministry from the Lord, Col. 4. 17. He hath made them Overseers Acts 20. 28. Therefore none can without Sacrilege against christ and his Church reject them.
2. Necessary Ordinances presuppose necessary Officers to administer them. Christ hath appointed necessary Ordinances to be to the End of the world administred;
2. Necessary Ordinances presuppose necessary Officers to administer them. christ hath appointed necessary Ordinances to be to the End of the world administered;
but committed the Ministry of Reconciliation to Stewards and Ambassadors by him selected for that Service, 1 Cor. 4. 1. 2 Cor. 5. 19. 3. That which was Instituted for Necessary Ends, so long as those Ends continue must be Necessary likewise;
but committed the Ministry of Reconciliation to Stewards and ambassadors by him selected for that Service, 1 Cor. 4. 1. 2 Cor. 5. 19. 3. That which was Instituted for Necessary Ends, so long as those Ends continue must be Necessary likewise;
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and from the power of Satan unto God, the saving of souls, the perfecting of Saints, the Edifying the body of Christ, the nourishing of men in the words of faith, the speaking a word in season to the weary, to shew forth the Lords death till he come;
and from the power of Satan unto God, the Saving of Souls, the perfecting of Saints, the Edifying the body of christ, the nourishing of men in the words of faith, the speaking a word in season to the weary, to show forth the lords death till he come;
These and such like great and weighty workes the Apostle calleth NONLATINALPHABET, Eph. 4. 12. So long as these works remain to be done, the ministery whereby they are to be done must remain likewise.
These and such like great and weighty works the Apostle calls, Ephesians 4. 12. So long as these works remain to be done, the Ministry whereby they Are to be done must remain likewise.
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all Beleevers are commanded to Comfort, Support, Edifie one another, 1 Thess. 5. 11. 14. Jud. v. 20. therefore no need of such an Office for the doing of them.
all Believers Are commanded to Comfort, Support, Edify one Another, 1 Thess 5. 11. 14. Jud. v. 20. Therefore no need of such an Office for the doing of them.
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1 Not with the same Authority. A Learned Lawyer may resolve a mans Case as truly as a Judge; but when he hath a Sentence declared by the Judge, this doth more assure and quiet him,
1 Not with the same authority. A Learned Lawyer may resolve a men Case as truly as a Judge; but when he hath a Sentence declared by the Judge, this does more assure and quiet him,
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2 Not with the same Efficacy; for the Lord hath made them Able Ministers 2 Cor. 3. 6. furnished them with power for Edification, 2 Cor. 13. 10. anannexed a special promise of Blessing unto their service, Matth. 28. 20. the Gospel ministred by them is not in word only but in power, 1 Thess. 1. 5. not declarative only, but operative, they being therein workers together with God, 1 Cor. 3. 9. 2 Cor. 6. 1.
2 Not with the same Efficacy; for the Lord hath made them Able Ministers 2 Cor. 3. 6. furnished them with power for Edification, 2 Cor. 13. 10. anannexed a special promise of Blessing unto their service, Matthew 28. 20. the Gospel ministered by them is not in word only but in power, 1 Thess 1. 5. not declarative only, but operative, they being therein workers together with God, 1 Cor. 3. 9. 2 Cor. 6. 1.
3 Not with the same Certainty; for How can it be expected that the Cases and Conditions of particular Consciences should be so well looked after by private Men who have Callings of their own to divert them, as by those whose whole work it is to oversee the Souls committed to their Charge, to whom they may in every case of difficulty resort for Counsel? Or how can I expect ordinarily as full Satisfaction from a private Brother,
3 Not with the same Certainty; for How can it be expected that the Cases and Conditions of particular Consciences should be so well looked After by private Men who have Callings of their own to divert them, as by those whose Whole work it is to oversee the Souls committed to their Charge, to whom they may in every case of difficulty resort for Counsel? Or how can I expect ordinarily as full Satisfaction from a private Brother,
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as from one whose duty it is to give himself wholly to these things, whose Constant Businesse it is to give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine, to meditate on them, to take heed unto them, to continue in them, that his profiting may appear to all? 1 Tim. 4. 13. 16.
as from one whose duty it is to give himself wholly to these things, whose Constant Business it is to give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to Doctrine, to meditate on them, to take heed unto them, to continue in them, that his profiting may appear to all? 1 Tim. 4. 13. 16.
4 Not with the same Order; God is in all his works, much more in his Church a God of Order, 1 Cor. 14. 33. If the Apostles themselves found it difficult to attend the Word of God, and Tables, Acts 6. 2. It cannot but be much more difficult for private Brethren to attend their own domestical callings,
4 Not with the same Order; God is in all his works, much more in his Church a God of Order, 1 Cor. 14. 33. If the Apostles themselves found it difficult to attend the Word of God, and Tables, Acts 6. 2. It cannot but be much more difficult for private Brothers to attend their own domestical callings,
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If a great Apostle said Who is sufficient for these things, 2 Cor: 3. 16. shall we judge private persons fit enough for them? If in the Body God hath set several Members for several uses;
If a great Apostle said Who is sufficient for these things, 2 Cor: 3. 16. shall we judge private Persons fit enough for them? If in the Body God hath Set several Members for several uses;
they are called Angels, Rev. 1 20. Ambassadors entrusted with the ministery of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 20 Stewards of the mysteries of God, 1 Cor. 4. 1, 2. Watchmen and Overseers of the flock, Ezek. 3. 17. Acts 20. 28 Shepherds, 1 Pet. 5. 3. Teachers distinguished from the people taught, Gal. 6. 6. Preachers sent to publish peace, Rom. 10. 14. Builders, Planters, Husbandmen, Scribes instructed for the kingdom of God.
they Are called Angels, Rev. 1 20. ambassadors Entrusted with the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 20 Stewards of the Mysteres of God, 1 Cor. 4. 1, 2. Watchmen and Overseers of the flock, Ezekiel 3. 17. Acts 20. 28 Shepherd's, 1 Pet. 5. 3. Teachers distinguished from the people taught, Gal. 6. 6. Preachers sent to publish peace, Rom. 10. 14. Builders, Planters, Husbandmen, Scribes instructed for the Kingdom of God.
If they be not necessary Officers in the Church, why should there lie upon them so severe a Charge, why should there be due unto them so great a respect?
If they be not necessary Officers in the Church, why should there lie upon them so severe a Charge, why should there be due unto them so great a respect?
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But the Apostles took special Order for the succession of Ministers in the Church, they Ordained Elders themselves, Acts 14. 23. they directed Timothy and Titus to do so too, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. they call upon them to attend their service, Col. 4. 17. 1 Pet. 5. 1, 3. they call upon others to obey and encourage them, Heb. 13. 17. Gal. 6. 6. Now certainly they would not have taken all this Care,
But the Apostles took special Order for the succession of Ministers in the Church, they Ordained Elders themselves, Acts 14. 23. they directed Timothy and Titus to do so too, 2 Tim. 2. 2. Tit. 1. 5. they call upon them to attend their service, Col. 4. 17. 1 Pet. 5. 1, 3. they call upon Others to obey and encourage them, Hebrew 13. 17. Gal. 6. 6. Now Certainly they would not have taken all this Care,
for not to mention the Heathen Nations, where we find persons separated for divine worship, in Egypt, Gen. 47. 22. in Palestine, 1 Sam. 6. 2. in Lycaonia, Acts 14. 13. Such were the Chaldeans in Babylon, the Magi amongst the Persians, the Brachmanni amongst the Indians, the Druidae amongst the Gaules, the Pontifices, Augures, Flamines, and others amongst the Romans; and to keep to the Church of God, we read in the beginning, of Enoch a Prophet, Noah a Preacher, Abraham a Prophet, Melchisedeck a Priest, of the order of Priests and Levites in Israel, before whom the first-born of the chief of the Families did bear that Honor;
for not to mention the Heathen nations, where we find Persons separated for divine worship, in Egypt, Gen. 47. 22. in Palestine, 1 Sam. 6. 2. in Lycaonia, Acts 14. 13. Such were the Chaldeans in Babylon, the Magi among the Persians, the Brachmanni among the Indians, the Druids among the Gauls, the Pontifices, Augurs, Flamines, and Others among the Romans; and to keep to the Church of God, we read in the beginning, of Enoch a Prophet, Noah a Preacher, Abraham a Prophet, Melchisedeck a Priest, of the order of Priests and Levites in Israel, before whom the firstborn of the chief of the Families did bear that Honour;
for we read of Priests before the Levitical Order was instituted, Exod. 19. 22. After that the Evangelical Ministry began in John, continued in the Twelve Disciples and Seventy Elders, held on in a constant Succession, Christ and his Apostles appointed it,
for we read of Priests before the Levitical Order was instituted, Exod 19. 22. After that the Evangelical Ministry began in John, continued in the Twelve Disciples and Seventy Elders, held on in a constant Succession, christ and his Apostles appointed it,
And now, dear Brethren, since our office is of so great necessity to the Church of God, it greatly concerneth us to be duly therewith affected, with all fear and trembling to discharge so important duties for the administration whereof this function hath been divinely instituted, By the Holiness and Exemplariness of our Lives, by the Evidence, authority, and purity of our Doctrine, to keep our selves above the Contempt of men, not to suffer any to despise us, to magnifie our office,
And now, dear Brothers, since our office is of so great necessity to the Church of God, it greatly concerns us to be duly therewith affected, with all Fear and trembling to discharge so important duties for the administration whereof this function hath been divinely instituted, By the Holiness and Exemplariness of our Lives, by the Evidence, Authority, and purity of our Doctrine, to keep our selves above the Contempt of men, not to suffer any to despise us, to magnify our office,
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That in all things shewing our selves patterns of good works, In our Doctrine shewing incorruptnesse, gravity, sincerity, sound speech which cannot be condemned, men that are against us may be ashamed having no Evil thing to say of us.
That in all things showing our selves patterns of good works, In our Doctrine showing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity, found speech which cannot be condemned, men that Are against us may be ashamed having no Evil thing to say of us.
The word Feed is an usual Metaphore to expresse the tender Care and Gentle Government which men are to exercise over those who are Committed to their Custody.
The word Feed is an usual Metaphor to express the tender Care and Gentle Government which men Are to exercise over those who Are Committed to their Custody.
It is used frequently not only in Scripture, Psal. 77. 20. 78, 71. Ezek. 34. 23. Isa 40. 11. John 10. 11. 21. 15 17. 1 Pet: 5. 2: but in profane authors, as Xenophon makes the Comparison in the beginning of his Cyropaedia, and Homer calls Agamemnon NONLATINALPHABET, the Pastor of the people, NONLATINALPHABET, one that takes care of the flock.
It is used frequently not only in Scripture, Psalm 77. 20. 78, 71. Ezekiel 34. 23. Isaiah 40. 11. John 10. 11. 21. 15 17. 1 Pet: 5. 2: but in profane Authors, as Xenophon makes the Comparison in the beginning of his Cyropaedia, and Homer calls Agamemnon, the Pastor of the people,, one that Takes care of the flock.
to Rule them by his royal authority; to Lead them by his most holy example; to feed them NONLATINALPHABET, by his Body, Blood, Spirit, and Word; to Heal and bind them;
to Rule them by his royal Authority; to Led them by his most holy Exampl; to feed them, by his Body, Blood, Spirit, and Word; to Heal and bind them;
to fold and defend them, to rescue and deliver them out of the mouth of the Wolf and Lion 2 In setting forth the whole duty of the Vnder-shepherds which they owe to the flock of Christ,
to fold and defend them, to rescue and deliver them out of the Mouth of the Wolf and lion 2 In setting forth the Whole duty of the Vnder-shepherds which they owe to the flock of christ,
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as they have entrusted unto them the Ministery of Reconciliation, which Ministery standeth in 4 things, 1 In offering up the spiritual Sacrifices of prayers and praises in the name and behalf of the Church unto God,
as they have Entrusted unto them the Ministry of Reconciliation, which Ministry Stands in 4 things, 1 In offering up the spiritual Sacrifices of Prayers and praises in the name and behalf of the Church unto God,
and to blesse in his name. 2 In administration of the Seals or Sacraments. 3 In Exercising the power of Binding and loosing, of retaining and remitting of sinnes towards particular contumacious sinners in the one Case,
and to bless in his name. 2 In administration of the Seals or Sacraments. 3 In Exercising the power of Binding and losing, of retaining and remitting of Sins towards particular contumacious Sinners in the one Case,
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But because it is not possible to handle so many weighty particulars in this little Scantling of time, I shall keep to the most narrow and formal sense of the word Feed, as it relateth to the spiritual food of the soul, the pastures of life, the word of God, for NONLATINALPHABET,
But Because it is not possible to handle so many weighty particulars in this little Scantling of time, I shall keep to the most narrow and formal sense of the word Feed, as it relateth to the spiritual food of the soul, the pastures of life, the word of God, for,
when he requireth Timothy NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Tim. 2. 15. as the Ministery of the Word and Spirit is compared by the Prophet to a royal and magnificent Feast, Isa. 25. 6. Prov. 9. 1, 2. Rev. 3, 20.
when he requires Timothy, 2 Tim. 2. 15. as the Ministry of the Word and Spirit is compared by the Prophet to a royal and magnificent Feast, Isaiah 25. 6. Curae 9. 1, 2. Rev. 3, 20.
By stopping the mouthes of Gainsayers, By Reproving those that sinne out of Infirmity with meeknesse, Gal. 6. 1. out of Contumacy with sharpnesse, Tit. 1. 13. all with Authority, Tit. 2. 15. By Exhorting with strong Arguments,
By stopping the mouths of Gainsayers, By Reproving those that sin out of Infirmity with meekness, Gal. 6. 1. out of Contumacy with sharpness, Tit. 1. 13. all with authority, Tit. 2. 15. By Exhorting with strong Arguments,
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and with winning perswasions unto the obedience of the truth, 2 Cor. 5. 20. By comforting and powring Balm into wounded Spirits, removing fears, resolving doubts, speaking peace, shewing a man his righteousnesse,
and with winning persuasions unto the Obedience of the truth, 2 Cor. 5. 20. By comforting and Pouring Balm into wounded Spirits, removing fears, resolving doubts, speaking peace, showing a man his righteousness,
and delivering him from going down into the pit, I say 40. 1. Job 33. 23. By differencing the Sheep from the Goats, the chaff from the wheat, the precious from the vile, him that feareth God from him that feareth him not.
and delivering him from going down into the pit, I say 40. 1. Job 33. 23. By differencing the Sheep from the Goats, the chaff from the wheat, the precious from the vile, him that fears God from him that fears him not.
The word of Grace thus Managed is the Ordinary Instrument which God useth to sanctifie us, John 17. 17. to form Christ in us, to derive the spirit upon us,
The word of Grace thus Managed is the Ordinary Instrument which God uses to sanctify us, John 17. 17. to from christ in us, to derive the Spirit upon us,
Job 23. 24. to revenge all disobedience, 2 Cor. 10. 6. and to Judge wicked men, Ezek. 20. 4. None of which can be effected, but by God alone; The Excellency of the power belongs u•• to him, 2 Cor. 4. 7. Nulla est Remissio culpae nisi per Gratiani.
Job 23. 24. to revenge all disobedience, 2 Cor. 10. 6. and to Judge wicked men, Ezekiel 20. 4. None of which can be effected, but by God alone; The Excellency of the power belongs u•• to him, 2 Cor. 4. 7. Nulla est Remission Culpae nisi per Gratiani.
Sed Gratiam dare est potentiae Infinitae, saith Alex. Hales; and therefore Peter Lumbard, and after him Altissiodorensis, Bonaventure, Occham, Biel, and divers other Schoolmen do affirm, per hanc potestatem non posse Remitti culpas, sed solum declarari Remissas;
Said Gratiam Dare est potentiae Infinitae, Says Alexander Hales; and Therefore Peter Lumbard, and After him Autun, Bonaventure, Ockham, Biel, and diverse other Schoolmen do affirm, per hanc potestatem non posse Remitti culpas, sed solum declarari Remissas;
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and that the Priest doth it per modum Impetrantis, but not per modum Impertientis. And yet because unto us is committed the Ministery of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 19. and together with that Office an Authority to work together with God as his Instruments, who maketh us Able Ministers of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6. so that by the cooperation of God our Gospel cometh not in word only but in power, 1 Thess. 1. 5. 2 Cor. 10. 8. Tit. 2. 15. therefore we are said to do those things which are proper for God alone to doe, because God is pleased to do them by that word of Grace, the Ministery whereof he hath committed unto us.
and that the Priest does it per modum Impetrantis, but not per modum Impertientis. And yet Because unto us is committed the Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor. 5. 19. and together with that Office an authority to work together with God as his Instruments, who makes us Able Ministers of the New Testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6. so that by the cooperation of God our Gospel comes not in word only but in power, 1 Thess 1. 5. 2 Cor. 10. 8. Tit. 2. 15. Therefore we Are said to do those things which Are proper for God alone to do, Because God is pleased to do them by that word of Grace, the Ministry whereof he hath committed unto us.
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The Matter of this our Preaching is in General The whole Counsel of God, Acts 20. 27. All the words of life, Acts 5. 20. That which we have heard of the Lord of Hosts, Is. 21. 10. All which God commands without diminishing a word, Jer. 26. 2. Thou shalt speak My words unto them saith the Lord, Ezek. 2. 7 We are Angels, we must keep to our Message;
The Matter of this our Preaching is in General The Whole Counsel of God, Acts 20. 27. All the words of life, Acts 5. 20. That which we have herd of the Lord of Hosts, Is. 21. 10. All which God commands without diminishing a word, Jer. 26. 2. Thou shalt speak My words unto them Says the Lord, Ezekiel 2. 7 We Are Angels, we must keep to our Message;
Quid est depositum? saith Vincentius Lirinensis, speaking of that Command to Timothy, 1 Tim. 6. 20. Id quod tibi Creditum est, non quod à te Inventum, quod accepisti;
Quid est depositum? Says Vincentius Lirinensis, speaking of that Command to Timothy, 1 Tim. 6. 20. Id quod tibi Creditum est, non quod à te Inventum, quod accepisti;
non quod excogitasti; rem non ingenii sed doctrinae, non usurpationis privatae, sed publicae Traditionis, in qua non Autor debes esse sed Custos;
non quod excogitasti; remembering non Ingeny sed Doctrine, non usurpationis privatae, sed publicae Traditionis, in qua non Author Debes esse sed Custos;
and so Origen, The Apostle, saith he, hath given example to the Doctors of the Church to speak to the people, non propriis praesumpta sententiis, sed divinis munita Testimoniis.
and so Origen, The Apostle, Says he, hath given Exampl to the Doctors of the Church to speak to the people, non propriis praesumpta Sententiis, sed divinis munita Testimoniis.
Our own devices are all but chaff, Gods word is the wheat, Jer. 23. 28. Ours but Hay and Stubble, His Gold and silver and precious stones, 1 Cor. 3. 12. More Particularly, the Matter of our Preaching is Christ crucified, and the glad tydings of Remission and Salvation through him, Acts 8. 5. 1 Cor. 2. 2. The Credenda all Recapitulated in the doctrine of Christ;
Our own devices Are all but chaff, God's word is the wheat, Jer. 23. 28. Ours but Hay and Stubble, His Gold and silver and precious stones, 1 Cor. 3. 12. More Particularly, the Matter of our Preaching is christ Crucified, and the glad tidings of Remission and Salvation through him, Acts 8. 5. 1 Cor. 2. 2. The Credenda all Recapitulated in the Doctrine of christ;
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Our Ministery now is altogether Evangelical; for though we Preach the Law, yet it is ever in a subserviency unto the Gospel, that by the Convictions thereof we may betake our selves unto Christ for shelter from the Curse which the Law threatneth,
Our Ministry now is altogether Evangelical; for though we Preach the Law, yet it is ever in a subserviency unto the Gospel, that by the Convictions thereof we may betake our selves unto christ for shelter from the Curse which the Law threatens,
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1. The Spirit accompanying the preaching of the Gospel doth convince men of their sinne, and the wrath due unto them for the same, untill they shall believe in Christ,
1. The Spirit accompanying the preaching of the Gospel does convince men of their sin, and the wrath due unto them for the same, until they shall believe in christ,
2. The Spirit by the Gospel convinceth of Righteousness in Christ, who albeit he was reckoned amongst Malefactors, John 19. 7. Isay 53. 12. yet there was in him Righteousness abundantly enough to justifie and save to the uttermost all that come unto God by him, in as much as having finished the work of Redemption on earth, he is gone to his Father, and is not sent back again,
2. The Spirit by the Gospel Convinces of Righteousness in christ, who albeit he was reckoned among Malefactors, John 19. 7. Saiah 53. 12. yet there was in him Righteousness abundantly enough to justify and save to the uttermost all that come unto God by him, in as much as having finished the work of Redemption on earth, he is gone to his Father, and is not sent back again,
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In his death believers suffered, 2 Cor. 5. 14. Rom. 6. 6. In his Resurrection they were justified, Rom. 4. 25. and In his Ascension they have a virtual possession of Heaven, Eph. 2. 6.
In his death believers suffered, 2 Cor. 5. 14. Rom. 6. 6. In his Resurrection they were justified, Rom. 4. 25. and In his Ascension they have a virtual possession of Heaven, Ephesians 2. 6.
3. The Spirit by the Gospel convinceth of Judgement, whereby I understand Debitum Subjectionis unto Christ, as a Judge or Prince to whom all Judgment, Authority and power is committed, John 5. 22. 27. Matth. 28. 18 that we having been delivered from the wrath to come,
3. The Spirit by the Gospel Convinces of Judgement, whereby I understand Debitum Subjectionis unto christ, as a Judge or Prince to whom all Judgement, authority and power is committed, John 5. 22. 27. Matthew 28. 18 that we having been Delivered from the wrath to come,
and having received so great a Gift as the Righteousnesse of Christ, ought to be subject unto him, who died and rose again that he might be Lord both of the dead and living, Rom: 14. 9. having demolished the kingdom of Satan,
and having received so great a Gift as the Righteousness of christ, ought to be Subject unto him, who died and rose again that he might be Lord both of the dead and living, Rom: 14. 9. having demolished the Kingdom of Satan,
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and Judicially cast out, or dethroned the Prince of this world, John 12 31. and destroyed him, Heb. 2. 15. so that being translated from the power of darknesse into the kingdom of Christ, Acts 26. 18. Col. 1. 13. we ought to be reduced unto the obedience of Christ, 2 Cor. 10. 5. and to observe and doe whatsoever he commandeth, Mat. 28. 20 for the doctrine of Grace and Salvation is a doctrine of Holiness, Tit. 2. 11. 14. In this Method ought the Gospel of Salvation to be preached, that neither the discovery of sinne may drive men unto despair, but cause them to flye for Sanctuary unto the Righteousness of Christ and free Grace of God in him;
and Judicially cast out, or dethroned the Prince of this world, John 12 31. and destroyed him, Hebrew 2. 15. so that being translated from the power of darkness into the Kingdom of christ, Acts 26. 18. Col. 1. 13. we ought to be reduced unto the Obedience of christ, 2 Cor. 10. 5. and to observe and do whatsoever he commands, Mathew 28. 20 for the Doctrine of Grace and Salvation is a Doctrine of Holiness, Tit. 2. 11. 14. In this Method ought the Gospel of Salvation to be preached, that neither the discovery of sin may drive men unto despair, but cause them to fly for Sanctuary unto the Righteousness of christ and free Grace of God in him;
as a Physician doth not so much consider what will please his Patients palate as what will cure his disease. The Apostle professeth in one place, That if he pleased men, he should not be the servant of Christ, Gal. 1. 10. and yet in another place he saith that he pleased All men in All things, 1 Cor. 10. 33. But this was not mentiendi desideriô, but cômpatientis affectu, not out of Collusion but Condescension, to gain, save, edifie, profit them.
as a physician does not so much Consider what will please his Patients palate as what will cure his disease. The Apostle Professes in one place, That if he pleased men, he should not be the servant of christ, Gal. 1. 10. and yet in Another place he Says that he pleased All men in All things, 1 Cor. 10. 33. But this was not mentiendi desideriô, but cômpatientis affectu, not out of Collusion but Condescension, to gain, save, edify, profit them.
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3 Wisely, so as to fit the word to the state of those that hear us, to give every one his NONLATINALPHABET, Mat. 24. 45. the Apostle preached NONLATINALPHABET, Cor. 3. 10 3. 10. we must not preach comforts so as that profane persons may mistake them as theirs,
3 Wisely, so as to fit the word to the state of those that hear us, to give every one his, Mathew 24. 45. the Apostle preached, Cor. 3. 10 3. 10. we must not preach comforts so as that profane Persons may mistake them as theirs,
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but freely and confidently, NONLATINALPHABET, to deliver the whole Counsel of God, as Micaiah to Ahab, as Amos to Jeroboam. Most wicked men are of Vitellius his mind, they love to hear nothing nisi jucunda & laesura. But if they have the boldnesse to commit sin, should not we have the Courage to reprove it? There is a Majesty in the word which can humble an Ahab, a Felix, a Belshazzer; which can strike an awe and rrverence into the heart of a Joash towards Elisha, and of Herod towards John the Baptist, 2 Reg. 13. 14. Mark 6. 20 God hath threatned to confound us,
but freely and confidently,, to deliver the Whole Counsel of God, as Micaiah to Ahab, as Amos to Jeroboam. Most wicked men Are of Vitellius his mind, they love to hear nothing nisi Jucunda & laesura. But if they have the boldness to commit since, should not we have the Courage to reprove it? There is a Majesty in the word which can humble an Ahab, a Felix, a Belshazzar; which can strike an awe and rrverence into the heart of a Joash towards Elisha, and of Herod towards John the Baptist, 2 Reg. 13. 14. Mark 6. 20 God hath threatened to confound us,
if we be dismayed in his work, Jer. 1. 17. He hath promised to be with us, Matth. 28. 20. to stand by us, 2 Tim. 4. 16. in the discharge of so great a trust;
if we be dismayed in his work, Jer. 1. 17. He hath promised to be with us, Matthew 28. 20. to stand by us, 2 Tim. 4. 16. in the discharge of so great a trust;
and will give testimony to the word of his grace, Acts 14. 3. His word rightly administred, is as nails, goods, arrows, a two edged sword, dividing asunder soul and spirit, joynts and marrow, a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
and will give testimony to the word of his grace, Acts 14. 3. His word rightly administered, is as nails, goods, arrows, a two edged sword, dividing asunder soul and Spirit, Joints and marrow, a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
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5 Meekly, affectionately, with all Love and tenderness to the souls of our Hearers, in meeknesse instructing those that oppose themselves, 2 Tim. 2. 25 with the spirit of Meeknesse, Restoring those that are overtaken in a fault, Gal. 6. 1. A Preacher, as a Chirurgian, should have an Eagles eye to discover the state of the Soul, a Lions heart to search spiritual wounds,
5 Meekly, affectionately, with all Love and tenderness to the Souls of our Hearers, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, 2 Tim. 2. 25 with the Spirit of Meekness, Restoring those that Are overtaken in a fault, Gal. 6. 1. A Preacher, as a Chirurgeon, should have an Eagles eye to discover the state of the Soul, a Lions heart to search spiritual wounds,
And here a needfull Question may be proposed, How farr forth a Minister may make use of Humane wit or learning in the service of the Church? Learning is a noble Gift of God.
And Here a needful Question may be proposed, How Far forth a Minister may make use of Humane wit or learning in the service of the Church? Learning is a noble Gift of God.
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It was the Honour of Moses that he was learned in all the learning of the Egyptians, Acts 7. 22. And every good Gift of God may be sanctified for the use of the Church as the Crown of the King of Rabbah was set upon the Head of David, 2 Sam. 12. 30. and the spoiles of the Heathen were dedicated to the Lord, 2 Sam. 8. 11, 12. Clemens Alexand, calls it, NONLATINALPHABET,
It was the Honour of Moses that he was learned in all the learning of the egyptians, Acts 7. 22. And every good Gift of God may be sanctified for the use of the Church as the Crown of the King of Rabbah was Set upon the Head of David, 2 Sam. 12. 30. and the spoils of the Heathen were dedicated to the Lord, 2 Sam. 8. 11, 12. Clemens Alexander, calls it,,
Singular use did the Antient Fathers, Tertullian, Justin Martyr, Origen, Clem. Alexand. Cyprian, Theophilus, Arnobius, Augustine, Eusebius, Minutius Felix, Theodoret, and others make of this kind of the learning of the Heathen in defence of Christian Religion,
Singular use did the Ancient Father's, Tertullian, Justin Martyr, Origen, Clem. Alexander Cyprian, Theophilus, Arnobius, Augustine, Eusebius, Minutius Felix, Theodoret, and Others make of this kind of the learning of the Heathen in defence of Christian Religion,
as the Apostle disputed with the Philosophers of Athens from the Inscription of their own Altar, Acts 17. 23. 24. Of which Inscription we read in Philostratus, Pausanias, and others, very many passages; and expressions of Holy Scripture cannot be so clearly understood without the knowledge of those usages mentioned in Heathen Writers, whereunto they referre;
as the Apostle disputed with the Philosophers of Athens from the Inscription of their own Altar, Acts 17. 23. 24. Of which Inscription we read in Philostratus, Pausanias, and Others, very many passages; and expressions of Holy Scripture cannot be so clearly understood without the knowledge of those usages mentioned in Heathen Writers, whereunto they refer;
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The Holy Scripture is full of curious Elegancies and Paranomasies of this kind, and some have written just volumes de Rhetorica sacra, of these Scripture Elegancies.
The Holy Scripture is full of curious Elegances and Paronomasies of this kind, and Some have written just volumes the Rhetoric sacra, of these Scripture Elegances.
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What higher strain of wit could be used then that Acts 5. 41. they went away rejoycing NONLATINALPHABET, that they were Honoured with dishonour for the name of Christ? Which of the noblest Orators or Poets amongst the Heathen can parallel that expression of the Apostle touching the Glory to come, NONLATINALPHABET. 2 Cor. 4. 17. It were end lesse to instance in these kind of particulars:
What higher strain of wit could be used then that Acts 5. 41. they went away rejoicing, that they were Honoured with dishonour for the name of christ? Which of the Noblest Orators or Poets among the Heathen can parallel that expression of the Apostle touching the Glory to come,. 2 Cor. 4. 17. It were end less to instance in these kind of particulars:
And how Wit may be sanctified to the use of the Church, we have delicate examples in the Apologetick of Tertullian, in the Epistle of Cyprian to Donatus, in Minutius Felix his Octavius, in the Orations of Gregory Nazienzen and Basil, in the Sermons of Chrysostom, Bernard, Chrysologus, and multitudes of others amongst the Antients.
And how Wit may be sanctified to the use of the Church, we have delicate Examples in the Apologetic of Tertullian, in the Epistle of Cyprian to Donatus, in Minutius Felix his Octavius, in the Orations of Gregory Nazianzen and Basil, in the Sermons of Chrysostom, Bernard, Chrysologus, and Multitudes of Others among the Ancients.
and most Excellent Predecessor in this Diocesse, whose writings are like the Land of Canaan, flowing with milke and honey. Now in this particular I should advise those who have vigorous and predominant witts, of whom we may say,
and most Excellent Predecessor in this Diocese, whose writings Are like the Land of Canaan, flowing with milk and honey. Now in this particular I should Advice those who have vigorous and predominant wits, of whom we may say,
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as Quintilian said of Seneca, It is pity they should not do as they ought, who can do as they will, that they would not too much indulge nor loosen the reynes unto luxuriancy of fancy in so solemn and serious a work as preaching the Gospel, but proportion their ballast to their sayl;
as Quintilian said of Senecca, It is pity they should not do as they ought, who can do as they will, that they would not too much indulge nor loosen the reins unto luxuriancy of fancy in so solemn and serious a work as preaching the Gospel, but proportion their ballast to their sail;
and temper their fancy with Humility, pietie, and prudence, so as they may render severe and solid truths the more amiable, and reconcile the minds of their hearers the better unto sound and saving doctrine,
and temper their fancy with Humility, piety, and prudence, so as they may render severe and solid truths the more amiable, and reconcile the minds of their hearers the better unto found and Saving Doctrine,
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and Living, it is necessary to adde these two latter unto that which we have already handled. 1. To be the Lords Remembrancers, and to give our selves continually to prayer, Acts 6. 4. If we Consider the Great Importance of our Ministery in dispensing the unfearchable Riches of Christ;
and Living, it is necessary to add these two latter unto that which we have already handled. 1. To be the lords Remembrancers, and to give our selves continually to prayer, Acts 6. 4. If we Consider the Great Importance of our Ministry in dispensing the unfearchable Riches of christ;
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the great difficulty of the work, for which without divine assistance none can be sufficient: the Divine efficacy and Cooperation required unto the successe of it:
the great difficulty of the work, for which without divine assistance none can be sufficient: the Divine efficacy and Cooperation required unto the success of it:
the Infinite preciousnesse of the soules of men, and great Concernments of the Church of God over which we have an inspection, we cannot but grow unto holy Cyprians Resolution, who thus saith of himself in his Book De bono pudicitiae, Non solum proferimus verba quae de scripturarum sacris fontibus veniunt,
the Infinite preciousness of the Souls of men, and great Concernments of the Church of God over which we have an inspection, we cannot but grow unto holy Cyprians Resolution, who thus Says of himself in his Book De Bono pudicitiae, Non solum proferimus verba Quae de scripturarum sacris fontibus veniunt,
2. We must give testimony unto our doctrine by a Godly Example, as Paul requireth Timotby and Titus, 1 Tim. 4. 12. Tit. 2. 7. and Peter all Elders, 1 Pet. 5. 3. as John was both a shining and a Burning Lamp, John 5. 35. The Star which led the wise men unto Christ, the Pillar of fire which led the Children unto Canaan, did not onely shine,
2. We must give testimony unto our Doctrine by a Godly Exampl, as Paul requires Timothy and Titus, 1 Tim. 4. 12. Tit. 2. 7. and Peter all Elders, 1 Pet. 5. 3. as John was both a shining and a Burning Lamp, John 5. 35. The Star which led the wise men unto christ, the Pillar of fire which led the Children unto Canaan, did not only shine,
but go before them, Matth. 2. 9. Exod. 13. 21. the voice of Jacob will do little good if the hands be the hands of Esau. In the Law no person who had any blemish was to offer the Oblations of the Lord, Levit. 21 17. — 20. the Lord thereby teaching us what Graces ought to be in his Ministers.
but go before them, Matthew 2. 9. Exod 13. 21. the voice of Jacob will do little good if the hands be the hands of Esau In the Law no person who had any blemish was to offer the Oblations of the Lord, Levit. 21 17. — 20. the Lord thereby teaching us what Graces ought to be in his Ministers.
and the other of a fruitfull life, Exod. 28. 33, 34. the Lord will be sanctifyed in all those that draw near unto him, Isa. 52. 11. for the sins of the Priests make the people abhorr the offering of the Lord, 1 Sam. 2. 17. their wicked lives do shame their doctrine; Passionem Christi annunciant profitendo, male agendo exhonorant, as S. Austine speaks, with their doctrine they build, and with their lives they destroy. The Minister who will winne his people, must not only doctorem virtutis se praebere, sed ducem, as Lactantius, ut si praecipientem sequi nolint, sequantur antecedentem.
and the other of a fruitful life, Exod 28. 33, 34. the Lord will be sanctified in all those that draw near unto him, Isaiah 52. 11. for the Sins of the Priests make the people abhor the offering of the Lord, 1 Sam. 2. 17. their wicked lives do shame their Doctrine; Passionem Christ annunciant profitendo, male Agendo exhonorant, as S. Augustine speaks, with their Doctrine they built, and with their lives they destroy. The Minister who will win his people, must not only Doctorem virtue se praebere, sed ducem, as Lactantius, ut si praecipientem sequi nolint, sequantur antecedentem.
lest they who hear thee in the Church tacitly answer, Why doest thou not thy self what thou teachest others? He is too delicate a teacher who perswadeth others to fast with a full belly. A Robber may accuse Covetousness.
lest they who hear thee in the Church tacitly answer, Why dost thou not thy self what thou Teachest Others? He is too delicate a teacher who Persuadeth Others to fast with a full belly. A Robber may accuse Covetousness.
To my Brethren: That they would with all their might set about this most necessary work of feeding the flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made them Overseers, & therby testifie their love unto Christ, who by that Love doth adjure us to feed his sheep and lambs, John 21. 15. 16, 17. If we would not be an Anathema Maranatha for not loving of Christ, we must do that which he by so strong an argument as the Love of him doth injoyn.
To my Brothers: That they would with all their might Set about this most necessary work of feeding the flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made them Overseers, & thereby testify their love unto christ, who by that Love does adjure us to feed his sheep and Lambs, John 21. 15. 16, 17. If we would not be an Anathema Maranatha for not loving of christ, we must do that which he by so strong an argument as the Love of him does enjoin.
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Is it possible for a man to love the father, and to starve the children? Is it possible to love the Lord, and to neglect his doubled and redoubled command? Is it possible to love God,
Is it possible for a man to love the father, and to starve the children? Is it possible to love the Lord, and to neglect his doubled and redoubled command? Is it possible to love God,
and to hate our brethren? Or do we not hate our brethren when we betray their souls to perdition? O let us lay to heart that most solemn and tremendous charge of the Apostle, I charge thee before God,
and to hate our brothers? Or do we not hate our brothers when we betray their Souls to perdition? O let us lay to heart that most solemn and tremendous charge of the Apostle, I charge thee before God,
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and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom, preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke ▪ exhort, with all long-suffering and doctrine, 2 Tim. 4. 1, 2. Let us consider the dreadfull Accompt which at that fiery Tribunal of this Great Judge will be required of us, Heb. 13. 17. the woe which we incurr if we neglect it, 1 Cor. 9. 16. and the horrid guilt of the blood of souls which thereby we contract, Ezeck. 3. 17, 18, 20 their blood will I require at thy hand Let us consider the unvaluable preciousness of the souls committed to our charge, of more worth then all the world beside, Mat. 16. 26. insomuch that Heathen men have said, NONLATINALPHABET.
and the Lord jesus christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead At his appearing and his Kingdom, preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke ▪ exhort, with all long-suffering and Doctrine, 2 Tim. 4. 1, 2. Let us Consider the dreadful Account which At that fiery Tribunal of this Great Judge will be required of us, Hebrew 13. 17. the woe which we incur if we neglect it, 1 Cor. 9. 16. and the horrid guilt of the blood of Souls which thereby we contract, Ezekiel. 3. 17, 18, 20 their blood will I require At thy hand Let us Consider the unvaluable preciousness of the Souls committed to our charge, of more worth then all the world beside, Mathew 16. 26. insomuch that Heathen men have said,.
Consider the Inestimable price wherwith they were purchased, even the Blood of God, Acts 20 28. and how fearfull a thing it will be for the Blood of Christ to cry out against us for destroying those souls which that blood did purchase.
Consider the Inestimable price wherewith they were purchased, even the Blood of God, Acts 20 28. and how fearful a thing it will be for the Blood of christ to cry out against us for destroying those Souls which that blood did purchase.
Consider the continual Dangers these precious souls are exposed to, the vigilancy of a cunning, a powerfull a malicious adversary, who goeth about seeking to devour them, 1 Pet. 5. 8 the baits, snares, examples, and entanglements of an evil world, the swarms of Innumerable inward lusts which warr against the soul.
Consider the continual Dangers these precious Souls Are exposed to, the vigilancy of a cunning, a powerful a malicious adversary, who Goes about seeking to devour them, 1 Pet. 5. 8 the baits, snares, Examples, and entanglements of an evil world, the swarms of Innumerable inward Lustiest which war against the soul.
O how vigilant should we be to fore warn & arm them against the assault of so great dangers? Lastly, consider we the weight and greatnesse of that Crown of Righteousness and glory which the Chief Shepherd reserveth for all those who willingly and with a ready mind feed the flock of God.
O how vigilant should we be to before warn & arm them against the assault of so great dangers? Lastly, Consider we the weight and greatness of that Crown of Righteousness and glory which the Chief Shepherd reserveth for all those who willingly and with a ready mind feed the flock of God.
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They who turn many to Righteousness shall shine as Stars for ever and ever, 1 Pet. 5. 4. Dan. 12. 3. What a Glorious Testimony will it be before the throne of Christ at the last day,
They who turn many to Righteousness shall shine as Stars for ever and ever, 1 Pet. 5. 4. Dan. 12. 3. What a Glorious Testimony will it be before the throne of christ At the last day,
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when so many souls shall stand forth and say, This was the hand which snatched us out of the fire, This tongue was to us a tree of life, his Reproofs and convictions awakened us, his Exhortations perswaded us, his Consolations revived us, his wisdom counsel'd us, his example guided us unto this Glory!
when so many Souls shall stand forth and say, This was the hand which snatched us out of the fire, This tongue was to us a tree of life, his Reproofs and convictions awakened us, his Exhortations persuaded us, his Consolations revived us, his Wisdom counseled us, his Exampl guided us unto this Glory!
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Some are apt to charge Clergymen with ambitious pursuance of dignities and preferments; Behold here a preferment worthy the climbing after, a dignity worthy to be contended for,
some Are apt to charge Clergymen with ambitious pursuance of dignities and preferments; Behold Here a preferment worthy the climbing After, a dignity worthy to be contended for,
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Rom. 15. 20. which is as much as Ambitioso conatu praedicare Evangeliū; preaching the Gospel where it had not before been heard, was the Apostles greatest honor which ambitiously he did aspi•e unto.
Rom. 15. 20. which is as much as Ambitioso conatu praedicare Evangeliū; preaching the Gospel where it had not before been herd, was the Apostles greatest honour which ambitiously he did aspi•e unto.
To the People. 1. We exhort them to pray for their Ministers, since they have a Service upon them which without divine Grace none are sufficient for, that God would by his special assistance enable them to discharge so great a trust.
To the People. 1. We exhort them to pray for their Ministers, since they have a Service upon them which without divine Grace none Are sufficient for, that God would by his special assistance enable them to discharge so great a trust.
2 To take heed that the labour of your Ministers for your souls be not by your carelesseness all in vain. Do not with our Sermons, which cost us so hard labour,
2 To take heed that the labour of your Ministers for your Souls be not by your carelessness all in vain. Do not with our Sermons, which cost us so hard labour,
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So long as he keeps to his Commission, and delivers the Counsel of God, you cannot despise the work of your Minister, but you do therewithall despise the blood of your Saviour.
So long as he keeps to his Commission, and delivers the Counsel of God, you cannot despise the work of your Minister, but you do therewithal despise the blood of your Saviour.
If your souls be dear in their eyes, should they be vile in your own? Will you by your wickedness turn the prayers of your Pastors into curses, their Sermons into a favour of death,
If your Souls be dear in their eyes, should they be vile in your own? Will you by your wickedness turn the Prayers of your Pastors into curses, their Sermons into a favour of death,
and will you take up the weapons of lust to withstand God! Is it good to kick against the pricks? Will Gods word be impunè despised? Can his Law be put to flight? where it doth not perswade, can it not curse? Do we provoke the Lord to jealousie? are we stronger then he? Shall the Minister in the name of God, forewarn us of the wrath to come,
and will you take up the weapons of lust to withstand God! Is it good to kick against the pricks? Will God's word be impunè despised? Can his Law be put to flight? where it does not persuade, can it not curse? Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we Stronger then he? Shall the Minister in the name of God, forewarn us of the wrath to come,
and shall we belye the Lord, and say It is not he? Shall we blesse where God curseth? and promise peace, where God proclameth warre? Shall we sell our selves to sin,
and shall we belie the Lord, and say It is not he? Shall we bless where God Curseth? and promise peace, where God proclaimeth war? Shall we fell our selves to since,
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and make a Covenant with Hell and death, as if we could sin securely, and choose whither we would perish or no? Will not the Lord make us know at the last whose word shall stand, His or Ours? O that the Love of Christ might constrain us,
and make a Covenant with Hell and death, as if we could sin securely, and choose whither we would perish or no? Will not the Lord make us know At the last whose word shall stand, His or Ours? O that the Love of christ might constrain us,
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Did Satan dye for us? Did the world or the flesh ever redeem us? were they scourged, or mocked, or crucified to save us? O that Christ should be perswaded to dye for us,
Did Satan die for us? Did the world or the Flesh ever Redeem us? were they scourged, or mocked, or Crucified to save us? O that christ should be persuaded to die for us,
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