Separation convicted of profanation, oppression, persecution, [brace] rebellion, self-destruction, and antichristianism being a further evidence of the mischief of separation, as asserted by the most learned and pious Dr. Edw. Stillingfleet, Dean of St. Pauls / by Lewes Sharpe, rector of Moreton-Hampstead in Devon.
JOSH. 22.19. Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the Lord, wherein the Lords Tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us:
JOSH. 22.19. Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass you over unto the land of the possession of the Lord, wherein the lords Tabernacle dwells, and take possession among us:
Israel having compleated the Conquest of their Enemies, and being in a peaceable possession of the Promised Land, chap. 21.43, 44, 45. Joshua, their Captain-General, calls an Assembly of the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasseh, and having commended them for their Obedience to God and to himself,
Israel having completed the Conquest of their Enemies, and being in a peaceable possession of the Promised Land, chap. 21.43, 44, 45. joshua, their Captain-General, calls an Assembly of the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasses, and having commended them for their obedience to God and to himself,
and to return to the Land of their possession, which Moses gave them on the other side of Jordan, v. 1, 2, 3, 4. And because 'tis not enough to begin well,
and to return to the Land of their possession, which Moses gave them on the other side of Jordan, v. 1, 2, 3, 4. And Because it's not enough to begin well,
And so blesseth, and withal orders them, when they are returned home to their Brethren, that they make them Sharers with them in the Spoils of their Enemies, v. 5, 8. that it might appear that the common good was a greater Incentive to their courageous Encounters, than a private gain;
And so Blesses, and withal order them, when they Are returned home to their Brothers, that they make them Sharers with them in the Spoils of their Enemies, v. 5, 8. that it might appear that the Common good was a greater Incentive to their courageous Encounters, than a private gain;
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and that a present taste and experience of the beneficial fruits of their Victory, might most effectually provoke their Brethren to joyn with them in Praises and Thanksgivings for it.
and that a present taste and experience of the beneficial fruits of their Victory, might most effectually provoke their Brothers to join with them in Praises and Thanksgivings for it.
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Sect. 2. Now the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasseh in their return, being come unto the borders of Jordan, do not combine to erect triumphant Monuments of their signal Victories over their Enemies,
Sect. 2. Now the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasses in their return, being come unto the borders of Jordan, do not combine to erect triumphant Monuments of their signal Victories over their Enemies,
with 24. a practical demonstration, how highly they prized a Right to the fellowship of their Brethren in the same Rites of Religion, which they endeavour to entail to their Posterities,
with 24. a practical demonstration, how highly they prized a Right to the fellowship of their Brothers in the same Rites of Religion, which they endeavour to entail to their Posterities,
for as soon as the other Tribes heard of this Altar, they were so alarm'd, that they presently call a Council of War, supposing those who were very lately their Champions to be their Enemies, are so enrag'd against them, that notwithstanding their late usefulness to them,
for as soon as the other Tribes herd of this Altar, they were so alarmed, that they presently call a Council of War, supposing those who were very lately their Champions to be their Enemies, Are so enraged against them, that notwithstanding their late usefulness to them,
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and neer Relation with them, they seem to designe them as a Sacrifice for their Altar, v. 12. but before they will go to extremities with them, expose them to their revenge who exposed themselves for their defence, they will expostulate with them before they will do execution upon them:
and near Relation with them, they seem to Design them as a Sacrifice for their Altar, v. 12. but before they will go to extremities with them, expose them to their revenge who exposed themselves for their defence, they will expostulate with them before they will do execution upon them:
but the grievous offences they were commissioned to lay to their charge, was too strong an Evidence, that there was in their Enterprize too much of a passionate Fury,
but the grievous offences they were commissioned to lay to their charge, was too strong an Evidence, that there was in their Enterprise too much of a passionate Fury,
and the consecration of a new Tabernacle or Temple, a separate religious Commerce and Communion from that formerly they had been obliged unto and exercised in;
and the consecration of a new Tabernacle or Temple, a separate religious Commerce and Communion from that formerly they had been obliged unto and exercised in;
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that they might reclaim them rather by the strength of Reason, than ruine them by the force of Arms. In them we have three things considerable: 1. A Supposition, If the Land of your inheritance be unclean.
that they might reclaim them rather by the strength of Reason, than ruin them by the force of Arms. In them we have three things considerable: 1. A Supposition, If the Land of your inheritance be unclean.
2. A Concession, Then pass ye over into the possession of the inheritance of the Lord, wherein the Lords Tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us.
2. A Concession, Then pass you over into the possession of the inheritance of the Lord, wherein the lords Tabernacle dwells, and take possession among us.
for their inheritance was undoubtedly part of the promised and holy Land, as well as the Land of Canaan. And indeed the Supposition is not grounded on any misperswasion the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasseh had concerning the Land,
for their inheritance was undoubtedly part of the promised and holy Land, as well as the Land of Canaan. And indeed the Supposition is not grounded on any mispersuasion the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasses had Concerning the Land,
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'Tis very likely, that because the Land which the Reubenites, &c. were to possess, had not the Tabernacle and Altar in it, the onely place unto which all the Tribes were to resort for the exercise of the publick Ministeries and Rites of Religion,
It's very likely, that Because the Land which the Reubenites, etc. were to possess, had not the Tabernacle and Altar in it, the only place unto which all the Tribes were to resort for the exercise of the public Ministeries and Rites of Religion,
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and there was no place like it on the other side of Jordan, they inferr'd this conclusion, That the Reubenites, &c. were prejudiced against their inheritance,
and there was no place like it on the other side of Jordan, they inferred this conclusion, That the Reubenites, etc. were prejudiced against their inheritance,
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From whence by the way, without any digression, we may observe, That Gods Church and People then thought, That that Land was unclean (that is, excluded from Gods special favour and protection) which had no Places by publick consent set apart and consecrated for the exercise of religious Worship and Communion.
From whence by the Way, without any digression, we may observe, That God's Church and People then Thought, That that Land was unclean (that is, excluded from God's special favour and protection) which had no Places by public consent Set apart and consecrated for the exercise of religious Worship and Communion.
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so Places dedicated and peculiarly appropriated to the publick Worship and Service of God, are for a Blessing to the whole Country and Land where they are, Psal. 84.3.
so Places dedicated and peculiarly appropriated to the public Worship and Service of God, Are for a Blessing to the Whole Country and Land where they Are, Psalm 84.3.
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Sect. 8. But that which I designe principally to commend to your consideration from the Supposition, is this, That a People professing the Lord to be their God, from a mistake and misperswasion of the nature of things, I mean from a conceit that things are unholy and unclean which are not so, may separate themselves from a publick religious Commerce and Communion,
Sect. 8. But that which I Design principally to commend to your consideration from the Supposition, is this, That a People professing the Lord to be their God, from a mistake and mispersuasion of the nature of things, I mean from a conceit that things Are unholy and unclean which Are not so, may separate themselves from a public religious Commerce and Communion,
What is it which buildeth their Church, chuseth their Teacher, prescribeth their Discipline, measureth their Devotion, formeth their Prayers, composeth their Gestures,
What is it which builds their Church, chooseth their Teacher, prescribeth their Discipline, measureth their Devotion, formeth their Prayers, composeth their Gestures,
and ordereth all their significations of Reverence to God, but their Conceits and Phantasies? Although it be not in the power of any mans judgement and conscience to change the natural condition of things, to render things essentially good, evil; or essentially evil, good;
and Ordereth all their significations of reverence to God, but their Conceits and Fantasies? Although it be not in the power of any men judgement and conscience to change the natural condition of things, to render things essentially good, evil; or essentially evil, good;
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but every thing will retain its proper nature and condition, be a good or evil of the same quality and degree it naturally is, whatsoever mens Judgments and Perswasions of it are;
but every thing will retain its proper nature and condition, be a good or evil of the same quality and degree it naturally is, whatsoever men's Judgments and Persuasions of it Are;
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yet mens Judgments and Conseiences have such power and influence upon themselves, that they may render a thing good and clean in its own nature, evil and defiling in its use to themselves.
yet men's Judgments and Consciences have such power and influence upon themselves, that they may render a thing good and clean in its own nature, evil and defiling in its use to themselves.
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This the Apostle plainly asserteth, That there is nothing unclean of it self [ that is, no kind of meats prohibited by the Mosaical Law, to which it refers ] but to him that esteemeth any thing unclean, to him it is unclean, Rom. 14.14. the reason of which you have in the last clause of the last verse;
This the Apostle plainly Asserteth, That there is nothing unclean of it self [ that is, no kind of Meats prohibited by the Mosaical Law, to which it refers ] but to him that esteems any thing unclean, to him it is unclean, Rom. 14.14. the reason of which you have in the last clause of the last verse;
Sect. 9. And such is the power and prevalency of mens Opinions and Perswasions, that they build as strong a Resolution upon them when they are erroneous and corrupt,
Sect. 9. And such is the power and prevalency of men's Opinions and Persuasions, that they built as strong a Resolution upon them when they Are erroneous and corrupt,
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for Mr. Smith in his Remarks of the Manners and Religion of the Turks, gives us an instance in a Mahometan that suffered death rather than he would acknowledge, That there was a God:
for Mr. Smith in his Remarks of the Manners and Religion of the Turks, gives us an instance in a Mahometan that suffered death rather than he would acknowledge, That there was a God:
The false Prophets under the Law would as confidently call their Dreams and Imaginations, The Word of the Lord, as the true Prophets their divine Visions and Revelations.
The false prophets under the Law would as confidently call their Dreams and Imaginations, The Word of the Lord, as the true prophets their divine Visions and Revelations.
Hence Zedekiah the false Prophet struck Micaiah the true Prophet, saying to him, Which way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to thee? 2 Chron. 18.23. Bloody Saul was as much concern'd for the Reputation of the Law, as St. Paul for that of the Gospel;
Hence Zedekiah the false Prophet struck Micaiah the true Prophet, saying to him, Which Way went the Spirit of the Lord from me to thee? 2 Chronicles 18.23. Bloody Saul was as much concerned for the Reputation of the Law, as Saint Paul for that of the Gospel;
I verily thought (said he) that I ought to do many things against the Name of Christ, Act. 26.9. He did what he did against Christ, from clear convictions of Judgment and Conscience;
I verily Thought (said he) that I ought to do many things against the Name of christ, Act. 26.9. He did what he did against christ, from clear convictions of Judgement and Conscience;
and he testifieth of the Jews, That they had a zeal of God, were hearty and affectionate in their Piety and Devotion, though it were not according to knowledge, Rom. 10.2. and so to no advantage.
and he Testifieth of the jews, That they had a zeal of God, were hearty and affectionate in their Piety and Devotion, though it were not according to knowledge, Rom. 10.2. and so to no advantage.
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And accordingly Tertullian tells us, That Maximinian, who sometimes offered humane Sacrifices, accounted the blood of Christians the most acceptable sort for the atonement of his angry Deities.
And accordingly Tertullian tells us, That Maximinian, who sometime offered humane Sacrifices, accounted the blood of Christians the most acceptable sort for the atonement of his angry Deities.
and were rather disposed to receive Satisfaction, than to inslict Punishment. And in truth, whatever the Provocation be, Treating should go before Fighting;
and were rather disposed to receive Satisfaction, than to inflict Punishment. And in truth, whatever the Provocation be, Treating should go before Fighting;
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and afterwards being better informed, justified the fact they now condemned, which was designed to prevent for ever the very thing they so severely blamed at present:
and afterwards being better informed, justified the fact they now condemned, which was designed to prevent for ever the very thing they so severely blamed At present:
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but they thought themselves the wronged Party, and answerably acted the parts of men provoked by factious and rebellious Brethren, declare the iniquity and mischievous malignity of the Fact,
but they Thought themselves the wronged Party, and answerably acted the parts of men provoked by factious and rebellious Brothers, declare the iniquity and mischievous malignity of the Fact,
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they sue for Peace, offer terms of Accommodation, give the Law into their Brethrens hands, will lose something for a quiet life, buy a Peace rather than fight for it,
they sue for Peace, offer terms of Accommodation, give the Law into their Brothers' hands, will loose something for a quiet life, buy a Peace rather than fight for it,
Canaan is not here called The Land of the possession of the Lord, oppositely and in a way of discrimination from the Land of the Reubenites, &c. as if that were not so too;
Canaan is not Here called The Land of the possession of the Lord, oppositely and in a Way of discrimination from the Land of the Reubenites, etc. as if that were not so too;
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and from the consideration of the nature and general reason of the thing, we may infer, That God is in a most special manner present in those places which are set apart for his service, and are appropriately his.
and from the consideration of the nature and general reason of the thing, we may infer, That God is in a most special manner present in those places which Are Set apart for his service, and Are appropriately his.
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and why should not those places which are selected and employed to partake of them, be graced with Gods special presence now as well as then? Place is as necessary for the solemn and publick Worship of God, as Time;
and why should not those places which Are selected and employed to partake of them, be graced with God's special presence now as well as then? Place is as necessary for the solemn and public Worship of God, as Time;
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but 'tis as true, that from the instinct of Nature and common Reason, there were publick places set apart and erected for Gods publick Worship, with Gods approbation, long before these places;
but it's as true, that from the instinct of Nature and Common Reason, there were public places Set apart and erected for God's public Worship, with God's approbation, long before these places;
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and had Gods special presence determined to them too, Gen. 28.16, 17, 18. Exod. 33.7. and 'tis as true, that for the same reason the Jewish Synagogues, which were of humane and prudential institution and appointment, were called by the Holy Ghost, The Houses of God, Psal. 74.8. & 83.10. Our Christian Temples and Oratories are by him also called, The Churches of God, 1 Cor. 11.22. even because dedicated and appropriated to his service:
and had God's special presence determined to them too, Gen. 28.16, 17, 18. Exod 33.7. and it's as true, that for the same reason the Jewish Synagogues, which were of humane and prudential Institution and appointment, were called by the Holy Ghost, The Houses of God, Psalm 74.8. & 83.10. Our Christian Temples and Oratories Are by him also called, The Churches of God, 1 Cor. 11.22. even Because dedicated and appropriated to his service:
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And 'tis plain from the Apostles Argument drawn from the presence of Angels with Christians assembled in them, v. 10. that God is specially present in them;
And it's plain from the Apostles Argument drawn from the presence of Angels with Christians assembled in them, v. 10. that God is specially present in them;
the specialty of Gods presence being generally specified by the presence of Angels, which are Gods Houshold-Train and Retinue, Acts 7.5. comp. with Exod. 19.16.
the specialty of God's presence being generally specified by the presence of Angels, which Are God's Houshold-Train and Retinue, Acts 7.5. comp. with Exod 19.16.
& 18. Dan. 7.10, Isai. 61.1. Sect. 13. Hath God said, That where two or three are gathered together in his Name, there am I in the midst of them? Mat. 18.20. He hath said too, That he loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob, Psal. 87.2. for there he commandeth his blessing, and life for evermore, Psal. 133.3. and therefore the Psalmist asserteth, That a day in Gods Courts [ i. e. spent in partaking of Gods publick Ordinances with the solemn Assemblies of his people in his House ] is better than a thousand, Psal. 84.10.
& 18. Dan. 7.10, Isaiah 61.1. Sect. 13. Hath God said, That where two or three Are gathered together in his Name, there am I in the midst of them? Mathew 18.20. He hath said too, That he loves the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob, Psalm 87.2. for there he commands his blessing, and life for evermore, Psalm 133.3. and Therefore the Psalmist Asserteth, That a day in God's Courts [ i. e. spent in partaking of God's public Ordinances with the solemn Assemblies of his people in his House ] is better than a thousand, Psalm 84.10.
And elsewhere professeth, that this one thing he had desired of the Lord, as a most desirable favour, and that would he seek after, that he might dwell in the house of the Lord for ever, Psal. 27.4.
And elsewhere Professes, that this one thing he had desired of the Lord, as a most desirable favour, and that would he seek After, that he might dwell in the house of the Lord for ever, Psalm 27.4.
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and therefore longed to see Gods power and glory so as he had seen it in the sanctuary, Psal. 63.1, 2. which implieth, that he had observed that God did there manifest greater impressions and expressions of his power and goodness,
and Therefore longed to see God's power and glory so as he had seen it in the sanctuary, Psalm 63.1, 2. which Implies, that he had observed that God did there manifest greater impressions and expressions of his power and Goodness,
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And I know no reason any body hath to believe that God is less propitious to publick religious Assemblies in his holy places now, than he was formerly.
And I know no reason any body hath to believe that God is less propitious to public religious Assemblies in his holy places now, than he was formerly.
And 'tis to be scared, that meeting in secret Chambers, yea, Barns and Stables, and such-like places for ordinary and prophane Employments, have been and are preferr'd before our Church-Assemblies,
And it's to be scared, that meeting in secret Chambers, yea, Barns and Stables, and suchlike places for ordinary and profane Employments, have been and Are preferred before our Church assemblies,
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because very few have senses exercised to discern betwixt things that differ, and know what it is to meet with God in his ways of acceptance and benediction.
Because very few have Senses exercised to discern betwixt things that differ, and know what it is to meet with God in his ways of acceptance and benediction.
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'Tis very likely, that a considerable part of the Land being yet in the possession of the Canaanites, that part of it which they at present enjoyed, was little enough for themselves;
It's very likely, that a considerable part of the Land being yet in the possession of the Canaanites, that part of it which they At present enjoyed, was little enough for themselves;
and yet so far do they prefer Religion before Interest, an inconvenient Maintenance before a mischievous Separation, that they freely offer to dispossess themselves,
and yet so Far do they prefer Religion before Interest, an inconvenient Maintenance before a mischievous Separation, that they freely offer to dispossess themselves,
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The Evangelical Church having higher Obligations and stronger Motives to Love, Unity, and Peace, than the Jewish had, ought to be proportionably the more careful and zealous to preserve her Communion entire and inviolate;
The Evangelical Church having higher Obligations and Stronger Motives to Love, Unity, and Peace, than the Jewish had, ought to be proportionably the more careful and zealous to preserve her Communion entire and inviolate;
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And you shall finde, when the Prophet laments the evil portion of the Church, her sins and not her sufferings are the principal objects of his Lamentations,
And you shall find, when the Prophet laments the evil portion of the Church, her Sins and not her sufferings Are the principal objects of his Lamentations,
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because the worst evils upon her, and the procuring causes of all the rest, Lam. 1.5, 8, 9. And David was more passionately affected and afflicted for the wickedness of his very Enemies,
Because the worst evils upon her, and the procuring Causes of all the rest, Lam. 1.5, 8, 9. And David was more passionately affected and afflicted for the wickedness of his very Enemies,
but account other mens innocencies more valuable than their own conveniencies, and consequently more endeavour the eternal salvation of their Brethrens Souls,
but account other men's Innocencies more valuable than their own Conveniences, and consequently more endeavour the Eternal salvation of their Brothers' Souls,
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And St. James expresly asserts, that where Strife and Division is, there is every evil work, Jam. 3.16. that is, such men are not onely at odds among themselves, but also with God and themselves, counter-acting too often, to make and maintain a Party, their own Judgments and Consciences:
And Saint James expressly asserts, that where Strife and Division is, there is every evil work, Jam. 3.16. that is, such men Are not only At odds among themselves, but also with God and themselves, counteracting too often, to make and maintain a Party, their own Judgments and Consciences:
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And is not Separation then a very likely way to Reformation? How light soever some men make of Divisions and Separations, they are no other than the Smoak of the bottomless Pit, the exudations and workings of that flesh which is Enmity against God, Gal. 5.19.
And is not Separation then a very likely Way to Reformation? How Light soever Some men make of Divisions and Separations, they Are no other than the Smoke of the bottomless Pit, the exudations and workings of that Flesh which is Enmity against God, Gal. 5.19.
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Mr. Edwards, an eminent Presbyterian, and a Member of the Assembly of Divines, tells us in his Gangraena, second part, p. 197. That Schism, of it self,
Mr. Edwards, an eminent Presbyterian, and a Member of the Assembly of Divines, tells us in his Gangraena, second part, p. 197. That Schism, of it self,
And Optatus, and St. Augustine before him, have observed, That for this sin, God more severely punished Corah, Dathan, and Abiram (though they fell into it from a pretence to Holiness and great Humility, Numb. 16.3.) than he did Cain for his Murther,
And Optatus, and Saint Augustine before him, have observed, That for this since, God more severely punished Corah, Dathan, and Abiram (though they fell into it from a pretence to Holiness and great Humility, Numb. 16.3.) than he did Cain for his Murder,
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and wrote, and suffered as much for the Presbyterian Cause as any man in England, plainly asserts in the Presace to his Saints Care for Church-Communion, That groundless or causeless Separation from true Churches, such as he acknowledgeth and contendeth the Parochial Churches in England to be, and Self-constitution of new Churches,
and wrote, and suffered as much for the Presbyterian Cause as any man in England, plainly asserts in the Presace to his Saints Care for Church-Communion, That groundless or causeless Separation from true Churches, such as he acknowledgeth and contendeth the Parochial Churches in England to be, and self-constitution of new Churches,
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for the Holy Ghost himself taught him, That they which addict themselves to Divisions, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God, Gal. 5.19, 20. Now if Schism be of such a dangerous and damnable importance to the precious and immortal Souls of men, what price can be given too great to prevent or redeem from it? Certainly,
for the Holy Ghost himself taught him, That they which addict themselves to Divisions, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God, Gal. 5.19, 20. Now if Schism be of such a dangerous and damnable importance to the precious and immortal Souls of men, what price can be given too great to prevent or Redeem from it? Certainly,
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The danger of a Separation is not onely to the Separatists, but to the whole Society of Christians, from whom the Separation is made. Eccles. 9.8. One sinner destroyeth much good, especially a Schismatick;
The danger of a Separation is not only to the Separatists, but to the Whole Society of Christians, from whom the Separation is made. Eccles. 9.8. One sinner Destroyeth much good, especially a Schismatic;
A Kingdom divided cannot stand, but is brought to desolation, Mat. 12.25. Other sins destroy the Church effectively and consequentially, but Schism formally and directly:
A Kingdom divided cannot stand, but is brought to desolation, Mathew 12.25. Other Sins destroy the Church effectively and consequentially, but Schism formally and directly:
Therefore when the Psalmist aimed at the defeating of his Enemies Conspiracy against him, he prayed, Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues, Psal. 55.9. i. e. as the Languages of the Babel builders were divided, which brought their Plots to an utter confusion, Gen. 11.7.
Therefore when the Psalmist aimed At the defeating of his Enemies conspiracy against him, he prayed, Destroy, Oh Lord, and divide their tongues, Psalm 55.9. i. e. as the Languages of the Babel Builders were divided, which brought their Plots to an utter confusion, Gen. 11.7.
Now you know, so long as Stones in a Wall are cemented and joyned to one another, the Wall stands firm, one Stone supports and holds fast another, they mutually contribute preservation to each other, and to the whole Wall:
Now you know, so long as Stones in a Wall Are cemented and joined to one Another, the Wall Stands firm, one Stone supports and holds fast Another, they mutually contribute preservation to each other, and to the Whole Wall:
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but if you sever one Stone from another, 'tis no longer a Wall, but a ruinous heap. Churchuniting is Church-edifying; but Church-dividing is Church-destroying work.
but if you sever one Stone from Another, it's no longer a Wall, but a ruinous heap. Churchuniting is Church-edifying; but Church-dividing is Church-destroying work.
And therefore Mr. Baxter very plainly and honestly tells the Nonconforming Ministers, That if they set themselves in a dividing way, secretly to rejoyce at [ the Conforming Ministers ] disparagement,
And Therefore Mr. Baxter very plainly and honestly tells the Nonconforming Ministers, That if they Set themselves in a dividing Way, secretly to rejoice At [ the Conforming Ministers ] disparagement,
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We are all Debtors to the Church of God, Rom. 1.14. and so far as we are Christians, owe to it our very selves, Philem. v. 19. for it is the Mother of us all, Gal. 4.26. and doth not onely give us being, but also ministreth nourishment and increase to us, Col. 2.19. Eph. 4.16. and therefore we cannot alienate our selves from its Communion and Service, without doing great injustice and wrong to it.
We Are all Debtors to the Church of God, Rom. 1.14. and so Far as we Are Christians, owe to it our very selves, Philemon v. 19. for it is the Mother of us all, Gal. 4.26. and does not only give us being, but also Ministereth nourishment and increase to us, Col. 2.19. Ephesians 4.16. and Therefore we cannot alienate our selves from its Communion and Service, without doing great injustice and wrong to it.
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Separations from a Church are very injurious to it, in five respects: 1. In respect of its Being and Existence. 2. In respect of its Beauty and Loveliness. 3. In respect of its Fame and Reputation. 4. In respect of its Stability and Strength. 5. In respect of its Propagation and Inlargement.
Separations from a Church Are very injurious to it, in five respects: 1. In respect of its Being and Existence. 2. In respect of its Beauty and Loveliness. 3. In respect of its Fame and Reputation. 4. In respect of its Stability and Strength. 5. In respect of its Propagation and Enlargement.
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and the Body more than Rayment, Luke 12.23. then 'tis a greater Oppression to destroy Life, or to dismember the Body, than 'tis to take away outward Accommodations, which are onely for Food and Rayment.
and the Body more than Raiment, Lycia 12.23. then it's a greater Oppression to destroy Life, or to dismember the Body, than it's to take away outward Accommodations, which Are only for Food and Raiment.
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and is his guilt less, that robs the Church of a Saint? Man being by the very constitution of his nature, a sociable creature, we cannot conceive him related to any Society,
and is his guilt less, that robs the Church of a Saint? Man being by the very constitution of his nature, a sociable creature, we cannot conceive him related to any Society,
but we must conceive him bound to preserve it, and to be a Guardian to it, to protect and preserve it in all those Laws and Orders, Rights and Priviledges which are necessary to its Being, Security, and Welfare;
but we must conceive him bound to preserve it, and to be a Guardian to it, to Pact and preserve it in all those Laws and Order, Rights and Privileges which Are necessary to its Being, Security, and Welfare;
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And who is there which doth not as much dread Deformity as Poverty? What would you not give or lose, rather than become ugly and abominable? And what are Divisions but a disordering of the parts of the same Body? And what is Separation,
And who is there which does not as much dread Deformity as Poverty? What would you not give or loose, rather than become ugly and abominable? And what Are Divisions but a disordering of the parts of the same Body? And what is Separation,
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A good Name and Report is such a valuable Blessing, Phil. 4.8. Prov. 10.7. that good men of all sorts, in all Ages, have preferred it before either Pleasures, Eccles. 7.1. or Riches, Prov. 22.1. or Life it self, 1 Cor. 9.15.
A good Name and Report is such a valuable Blessing, Philip 4.8. Curae 10.7. that good men of all sorts, in all Ages, have preferred it before either Pleasures, Eccles. 7.1. or Riches, Curae 22.1. or Life it self, 1 Cor. 9.15.
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for this represents it to the world as a Society of Christians apostatized from Christ, declined from the ways of God, gross prophaners of Gods Name and Ordinances,
for this represents it to the world as a Society of Christians apostatized from christ, declined from the ways of God, gross profaners of God's Name and Ordinances,
and consequently so devested of all goodness, that they are not fit for Christian Communion, but ought to be avoided and abandoned as Publicans and Heathens.
and consequently so devested of all Goodness, that they Are not fit for Christian Communion, but ought to be avoided and abandoned as Publicans and heathens.
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for no Separation, from a Church is justifiable, but for that reason which God giveth why his people should come out of Babylon, That they be not partakers of her sins,
for no Separation, from a Church is justifiable, but for that reason which God gives why his people should come out of Babylon, That they be not partakers of her Sins,
So that they which separate from a Church, disgrace and brand it for a Society of corrupt and infamous Christians, with whom God is not graciously present,
So that they which separate from a Church, disgrace and brand it for a Society of corrupt and infamous Christians, with whom God is not graciously present,
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Sect. 23. Fourthly, Separation is a great Oppression to a Church, in respect of her Stability and Strength. One end why Christ imbodied and formed his Disciples into a Church-Society was, that from their conjunction and relation, they might,
Sect. 23. Fourthly, Separation is a great Oppression to a Church, in respect of her Stability and Strength. One end why christ embodied and formed his Disciples into a Church society was, that from their conjunction and Relation, they might,
to 13. that is, Society with Love and Peace is better than Solitariness, because 'tis useful to encourage Endeavours, to support under Burthens, to preserve from Dangers, to rescue from Distresses, to further and cherish in the discharge of Duties and Offices,
to 13. that is, Society with Love and Peace is better than Solitariness, Because it's useful to encourage Endeavours, to support under Burdens, to preserve from Dangers, to rescue from Distresses, to further and cherish in the discharge of Duties and Offices,
As Christ for his protecting and quickening influences on the Church, is compared to the Head, Col. 1.18. so every Christian for his subordinate assistance and beneficialness to the whole Society, is compared to a Member fitly and orderly joyned to the Body, Eph. 4.15, 16. So that, As the Eye cannot say to the Hand, I have no need of thee;
As christ for his protecting and quickening influences on the Church, is compared to the Head, Col. 1.18. so every Christian for his subordinate assistance and beneficialness to the Whole Society, is compared to a Member fitly and orderly joined to the Body, Ephesians 4.15, 16. So that, As the Eye cannot say to the Hand, I have no need of thee;
nor the Head to the feet, I have no need of you, 1. Cor. 12.21. so neither can any the most perfect Christian say to the meanest, I have no need of thee:
nor the Head to the feet, I have no need of you, 1. Cor. 12.21. so neither can any the most perfect Christian say to the Meanest, I have no need of thee:
The Church is said to be as terrible as an Army with banners, Cant. 6.1. that is, whilst like an Army she continueth in good Order, Peace, and Unity within it self;
The Church is said to be as terrible as an Army with banners, Cant 6.1. that is, while like an Army she Continueth in good Order, Peace, and Unity within it self;
so every Christian abiding in that Calling wherein he is called with God, walking orderly in the Church, doth partake of the usefulness of all those Gifts and Graces which God hath bestowed upon the whole Church, 1 Cor. 3.22.
so every Christian abiding in that Calling wherein he is called with God, walking orderly in the Church, does partake of the usefulness of all those Gifts and Graces which God hath bestowed upon the Whole Church, 1 Cor. 3.22.
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or in the Apostles words, that the Word of God (which is the Scepter of his Kingdom) may have free passage and be glorified, 2 Thess. 3.1. by opening mens eyes, and turning them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, Acts 26.18. and adding them to the Church, Acts 2.47. This is one of the great Interests of the Church;
or in the Apostles words, that the Word of God (which is the Sceptre of his Kingdom) may have free passage and be glorified, 2 Thess 3.1. by opening men's eyes, and turning them from darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan unto God, Acts 26.18. and adding them to the Church, Acts 2.47. This is one of the great Interests of the Church;
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You account, that he which unlawfully obstructs anothers Trade and Commerce, and hinders him from improving and increasing his stock, doth as really oppress him,
You account, that he which unlawfully obstructs another's Trade and Commerce, and hinders him from improving and increasing his stock, does as really oppress him,
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'Tis a thing both good and pleasant, for Brethren to dwell together in Ʋnity, Psal. 133.1, 2, 3. excites Admiration in the Beholders, invites their Affections,
It's a thing both good and pleasant, for Brothers to dwell together in Ʋnity, Psalm 133.1, 2, 3. excites Admiration in the Beholders, invites their Affections,
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and cannot agree upon terms of religious Communion among our selves? Do not our Divisions and Separations seem to proclaim to all the world, that we understand not the intent and meaning of those Institutions & Laws which Jesus Christ hath imposed upon us,
and cannot agree upon terms of religious Communion among our selves? Do not our Divisions and Separations seem to proclaim to all the world, that we understand not the intent and meaning of those Institutions & Laws which jesus christ hath imposed upon us,
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and are uncertain what that Religion is which we our selves profess, and commend to others as the best in the world? One Sect preacheth up that which another crieth down;
and Are uncertain what that Religion is which we our selves profess, and commend to Others as the best in the world? One Sect Preacheth up that which Another cries down;
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Sect. 25. Besides, will a considering man unite himself to that City which is divided against it self? or chuse that house for his place of habitation, whose materials are falling asunder? and will not the Enemies of Christ think him an unmeet person to gather under his dominion and rule all the Nations in the world, who seems not able to govern those in Unity and Peace which are already subject to him? 'Tis reported of Julian, that he thought the fomenting of Divisions in the Church, the most effectual way to suppress Christianity, and to advance Paganism:
Sect. 25. Beside, will a considering man unite himself to that city which is divided against it self? or choose that house for his place of habitation, whose materials Are falling asunder? and will not the Enemies of christ think him an unmeet person to gather under his dominion and Rule all the nations in the world, who seems not able to govern those in Unity and Peace which Are already Subject to him? It's reported of Julian, that he Thought the fomenting of Divisions in the Church, the most effectual Way to suppress Christianity, and to advance Paganism:
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and to this very end, that the world might believe that God had sent him, Joh. 17.21, 23. which implieth, that their Unity would be of principal influence, to perswade the world that he came into the world on Gods errand, to destroy the works of the Devil,
and to this very end, that the world might believe that God had sent him, John 17.21, 23. which Implies, that their Unity would be of principal influence, to persuade the world that he Come into the world on God's errand, to destroy the works of the devil,
and continued with one accord in the Temple, and were of one heart and one soul, Acts 2.1, 41, 46. & 4.32, 33. and then by the rule of contraries, they which cause divisions, cause offences, Rom. 16.17. and prejudice the minds of men against the Church of God, as if it were a Synagogue of Satan, a Society to be shun'd and abhorr'd;
and continued with one accord in the Temple, and were of one heart and one soul, Acts 2.1, 41, 46. & 4.32, 33. and then by the Rule of contraries, they which cause divisions, cause offences, Rom. 16.17. and prejudice the minds of men against the Church of God, as if it were a Synagogue of Satan, a Society to be shunned and abhorred;
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And what is Separation less than the execution of a designe to dissolve and destroy that Community of Christians from which the Separation is made? Persecutors think the persecuted so bad and hateful, that they are not fit for the society of men:
And what is Separation less than the execution of a Design to dissolve and destroy that Community of Christians from which the Separation is made? Persecutors think the persecuted so bad and hateful, that they Are not fit for the society of men:
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Is it a very bad thing to suffer confiscation of Goods, imprisonment, banishment, and death? 'tis much worse to be rejected from the love and fellowship of God and his Church, the means of Grace, and the hope of Glory.
Is it a very bad thing to suffer confiscation of Goods, imprisonment, banishment, and death? it's much Worse to be rejected from the love and fellowship of God and his Church, the means of Grace, and the hope of Glory.
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Whatever some inconsiderate folk may think, to be dealt withal as intolerable in the Church, is much harder usage than to be dealt withal as intolerable in the Commonwealth;
Whatever Some inconsiderate folk may think, to be dealt withal as intolerable in the Church, is much harder usage than to be dealt withal as intolerable in the Commonwealth;
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and given over to the power and tyranny of the Devil, that they are alienated from the life of God, enemies to all goodness, to be shunned as the Prophaners of holy things,
and given over to the power and tyranny of the devil, that they Are alienated from the life of God, enemies to all Goodness, to be shunned as the Profaners of holy things,
And if it be great cruelty without cause to be judged worthy of Death, I am sure 'tis a greater without cause to be judged worthy of Hell and Damnation.
And if it be great cruelty without cause to be judged worthy of Death, I am sure it's a greater without cause to be judged worthy of Hell and Damnation.
for other Persecutors accuse those they persecute of some hainous and capital Crime, implead and try them by the known Laws of that Community to which they do belong, produce Evidences of their Allegations against them,
for other Persecutors accuse those they persecute of Some heinous and capital Crime, implead and try them by the known Laws of that Community to which they do belong, produce Evidences of their Allegations against them,
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But the Separatists from our Church, at least many of them, are so heady and fierce against those Christian Societies from which they separate, that they have no regard to such measures of proceedings,
But the Separatists from our Church, At least many of them, Are so heady and fierce against those Christian Societies from which they separate, that they have no regard to such measures of proceedings,
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and that were justifiable towards a National, Provincial, or Parochial Community of men, which by the common sence of mankind hath been condemned for cruelty towards a single man.
and that were justifiable towards a National, Provincial, or Parochial Community of men, which by the Common sense of mankind hath been condemned for cruelty towards a single man.
Certainly, to condemn and reject a Society of Christians for the greatest Guilts, without tryal and conviction, is one of the greatest Outrages that humane Nature is capable of,
Certainly, to condemn and reject a Society of Christians for the greatest Guilts, without trial and conviction, is one of the greatest Outrages that humane Nature is capable of,
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And yet is not this the common practice of Separatists? yea, when did they otherwise? What Congregation in England did they ever endeavour to convict and reform,
And yet is not this the Common practice of Separatists? yea, when did they otherwise? What Congregation in England did they ever endeavour to convict and reform,
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Sect. 30. And here is an Answer ready for them, who ask, Why we are so angry with them that separate from us? Even because they heavily oppress and grievously persecute us, without a cause.
Sect. 30. And Here is an Answer ready for them, who ask, Why we Are so angry with them that separate from us? Even Because they heavily oppress and grievously persecute us, without a cause.
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When any of the Separatists, for affronting lawful Authority, and trampling on the known Laws of the Land, endure a confiscation of goods, imprisonment,
When any of the Separatists, for affronting lawful authority, and trampling on the known Laws of the Land, endure a confiscation of goods, imprisonment,
But this language of theirs becomes no mans mouth but such an one as he was, who said, He had rather have a part in Paris than in Paradise. They who are Christians indeed, prefer their God before their goods,
But this language of theirs becomes no men Mouth but such an one as he was, who said, He had rather have a part in paris than in Paradise. They who Are Christians indeed, prefer their God before their goods,
So here, if the Separatists continue impenitent and obstinate, set up Altar against Altar, and Church against Church, we are under no Obligation to remit any of our Rights,
So Here, if the Separatists continue impenitent and obstinate, Set up Altar against Altar, and Church against Church, we Are under no Obligation to remit any of our Rights,
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We need not be at any trouble or cost to purchase patterns of stubbornness and disobedience, we shall have more than a good many thrust upon us against our Wills.
We need not be At any trouble or cost to purchase patterns of stubbornness and disobedience, we shall have more than a good many thrust upon us against our Wills.
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To stretch our selves by comprehensive acts, to take into the bosom of the Church (as the Trojans did with the wooden horse) a company of men armed with designes to undermine and betray her power,
To stretch our selves by comprehensive acts, to take into the bosom of the Church (as the Trojans did with the wooden horse) a company of men armed with designs to undermine and betray her power,
Though they leave off their Separations, yet if they retain their unpeaceable and ungovernable spirits and principles, continue more apt to finde faults in others than to amend them in themselves, will check at every feather, raise quarrels and divisions from their own mistakes and misperswasions, will not be made conformable to Laws,
Though they leave off their Separations, yet if they retain their unpeaceable and ungovernable spirits and principles, continue more apt to find Faults in Others than to amend them in themselves, will check At every feather, raise quarrels and divisions from their own mistakes and mispersuasions, will not be made conformable to Laws,
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but what they themselves call the government of Christ, and will have the Wall within which we are inclosed broken and trodden down, Cant. 4.2. Isai. 5.2. i. e. have it left indifferent how Congregations of Christians and their respective Worships and Disciplines be modelled;
but what they themselves call the government of christ, and will have the Wall within which we Are enclosed broken and trodden down, Cant 4.2. Isaiah 5.2. i. e. have it left indifferent how Congregations of Christians and their respective Worships and Disciplines be modeled;
as to alter them to please every unmannerly Humourist) but Faith and Order, fixed Rules of Worship and Discipline, are an interest too considerable to be neglected for any bodies sake.
as to altar them to please every unmannerly Humourist) but Faith and Order, fixed Rules of Worship and Discipline, Are an Interest too considerable to be neglected for any bodies sake.
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For they are a People, for the most part, of such volatile spirits, that if you have no binding Impositions to fix them, you shall not be able to keep their company when you have it;
For they Are a People, for the most part, of such volatile spirits, that if you have no binding Impositions to fix them, you shall not be able to keep their company when you have it;
Sect. 33. 'Tis therefore certainly better to keep the Church-doors close shut, than to set them wide open to those Separatists who would turn the doors out at windows, I mean, invert the whole order of things,
Sect. 33. It's Therefore Certainly better to keep the Church doors close shut, than to Set them wide open to those Separatists who would turn the doors out At windows, I mean, invert the Whole order of things,
and refuse to be reformed, we must be so far from studying a compliance with them, that we must not give place to them by subjection, no not for an hour, Gal. 2.5. but must mark and avoid them as the enemies of Christ, Rom. 15.16. and the words of Limitation in my Text are the reason of it;
and refuse to be reformed, we must be so Far from studying a compliance with them, that we must not give place to them by subjection, no not for an hour, Gal. 2.5. but must mark and avoid them as the enemies of christ, Rom. 15.16. and the words of Limitation in my Text Are the reason of it;
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And accordingly you shall finde, that where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob built Altars, they called on the Name of the Lord, Gen. 12.7. comp. with 13.4. Gen. 26.25. & 33.20. & 35.1. i. e. they praised God, and prayed to him:
And accordingly you shall find, that where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob built Altars, they called on the Name of the Lord, Gen. 12.7. comp. with 13.4. Gen. 26.25. & 33.20. & 35.1. i. e. they praised God, and prayed to him:
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as the Children of Israel thought, the erecting an holy place for solemn religious Worship, contradistinct to that of the Lords own appointment, where the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasseh had conspired to meet in religious Assemblies to worship God in a peculiar & separate way, under distinct Officers and Orders from themselves, who were to inhabit the Land of Canaan. And 'tis very plain, they uncharitably suspected an intent of some kind of Idolatry,
as the Children of Israel Thought, the erecting an holy place for solemn religious Worship, contradistinct to that of the lords own appointment, where the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasses had conspired to meet in religious Assemblies to worship God in a peculiar & separate Way, under distinct Officers and Order from themselves, who were to inhabit the Land of Canaan. And it's very plain, they uncharitably suspected an intent of Some kind of Idolatry,
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Sect. 35. This building of an Altar beside the Altar of the Lord, hath been applied by all sorts of men to Schismatical Separations from the Christian Church;
Sect. 35. This building of an Altar beside the Altar of the Lord, hath been applied by all sorts of men to Schismatical Separations from the Christian Church;
or ought to have, Communion, and gather themselves into separate religious Societies, live combined in a submission to distinct Laws of Government and Rules of Worship from those formerly observed,
or ought to have, Communion, and gather themselves into separate religious Societies, live combined in a submission to distinct Laws of Government and Rules of Worship from those formerly observed,
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Sect. 36. Now although this be but too ordinarily practised among us here in England. yet 'tis such a very bad thing, that many of those among us, who are most notoriously guilty of it, vehemently disclaim and disown it.
Sect. 36. Now although this be but too ordinarily practised among us Here in England. yet it's such a very bad thing, that many of those among us, who Are most notoriously guilty of it, vehemently disclaim and disown it.
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That there are divers Societies of Christians distinguished from one another by the observation of separate ways of Church-government and Orders of Worship, is too evident to be denied;
That there Are diverse Societies of Christians distinguished from one Another by the observation of separate ways of Church-government and Order of Worship, is too evident to be denied;
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When the Reubenites, &c. built an Altar, if they had withal actually forsaken the religious Communion of the Children of Israel in the Tabernacle and held separate religious Meetings at their New-erected Altar,
When the Reubenites, etc. built an Altar, if they had withal actually forsaken the religious Communion of the Children of Israel in the Tabernacle and held separate religious Meetings At their New-erected Altar,
who had been the Separatists? questionless, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasseh, because they onely would have departed from the Unity of the National Church, to which they did belong as Members,
who had been the Separatists? questionless, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Tribe of Manasses, Because they only would have departed from the Unity of the National Church, to which they did belong as Members,
and Covenant to maintain her in her Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, and Government, and to endeavour a Reformation according to her Pattern: but, good men!
and Covenant to maintain her in her Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, and Government, and to endeavour a Reformation according to her Pattern: but, good men!
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One would think that a National Church in England might as easily be defined, as a National Church in Scotland. All the odds is, the National Church of England is not now so likely to serve their turns,
One would think that a National Church in England might as Easily be defined, as a National Church in Scotland. All the odds is, the National Church of England is not now so likely to serve their turns,
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Why may not the English Nation become a National Church, as well as the Jewish? What is there wanting which the Jews had, that is essential to the constitution of a National Church? May not that be as much from God,
Why may not the English nation become a National Church, as well as the Jewish? What is there wanting which the jews had, that is essential to the constitution of a National Church? May not that be as much from God,
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What is it which makes a Church, but Gods Call to a People, and their Answer to his Call? Now you shall finde, that this is to extend to whole Nations of the Gentiles under the Gospel,
What is it which makes a Church, but God's Call to a People, and their Answer to his Call? Now you shall find, that this is to extend to Whole nations of the Gentiles under the Gospel,
as well as it did to the whole Nation of the Jews under the Law; Isai. 55.5. Thou shalt call a Nation which thou knewest not, and Nations which knew not thee shall run unto thee. Zech. 2.11. Many Nations shall be joyned unto the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. So Mich. 4.2.
as well as it did to the Whole nation of the jews under the Law; Isaiah 55.5. Thou shalt call a nation which thou Knewest not, and nations which knew not thee shall run unto thee. Zechariah 2.11. Many nations shall be joined unto the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. So Mich. 4.2.
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and given to a Nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And 'tis no more than what Moses foretold them, Deut. 32.21. I will move them to jealousie with those that are not a people:
and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And it's no more than what Moses foretold them, Deuteronomy 32.21. I will move them to jealousy with those that Are not a people:
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Which the Apostle expresly applieth to the rejection of the Jews, and calling of the Gentiles, Rom. 10.19. which plainly evinceth, that God would convert whole Nations, as well as particular Congregations, out of them;
Which the Apostle expressly Applieth to the rejection of the jews, and calling of the Gentiles, Rom. 10.19. which plainly evinceth, that God would convert Whole nations, as well as particular Congregations, out of them;
And why may not an whole Nation incorporate into one Body Ecclesiastick, as well as into one Body Politick? There may be as universal agreement in divine matters as in civil,
And why may not an Whole nation incorporate into one Body Ecclesiastic, as well as into one Body Politic? There may be as universal agreement in divine matters as in civil,
So that they which forsake, and gather themselves into distinct religious Societies from that Society of Christians here in England, which are united by National Laws Political and Ecclesiastical, in the profession of the same Faith,
So that they which forsake, and gather themselves into distinct religious Societies from that Society of Christians Here in England, which Are united by National Laws Political and Ecclesiastical, in the profession of the same Faith,
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Sect. 38. To make this yet a little plainer to you, I shall apply it to a Separation made from our Parochial Churches, which are of the same constitution with the National,
Sect. 38. To make this yet a little plainer to you, I shall apply it to a Separation made from our Parochial Churches, which Are of the same constitution with the National,
but a meer prudential distribution of the whole into parts, for the more convenient and orderly Community in a publick confession of Faith, and participation of publick Ordinances;
but a mere prudential distribution of the Whole into parts, for the more convenient and orderly Community in a public Confessi of Faith, and participation of public Ordinances;
yet our Parochial Churches being homageneal or similar parts of the National as well as Catholick Church, essentially considered, they who from Vicinity of Neighbourhood and Cohabitation, have or ought to have joyned themselves to them as Christian Assemblies fitly accommodated for publick Worship, common Order and Edification,
yet our Parochial Churches being homageneal or similar parts of the National as well as Catholic Church, essentially considered, they who from Vicinity of Neighbourhood and Cohabitation, have or ought to have joined themselves to them as Christian Assemblies fitly accommodated for public Worship, Common Order and Edification,
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and set up Assemblies of a different and disagreeing constitution, They do not walk as God hath called them, 1 Cor. 1.17. pitching every man by his own standard, Numb. 2.2. according to order, 1 Cor. 14.40. Do not go forth by the footsteps of Gods flock, nor feed where God maketh his flock to rest at noon, Cant. 1.7, 8. but set up an Altar beside the Altar of the Lord.
and Set up Assemblies of a different and disagreeing constitution, They do not walk as God hath called them, 1 Cor. 1.17. pitching every man by his own standard, Numb. 2.2. according to order, 1 Cor. 14.40. Do not go forth by the footsteps of God's flock, nor feed where God makes his flock to rest At noon, Cant 1.7, 8. but Set up an Altar beside the Altar of the Lord.
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and have been baptized into the Body of Christ; they are the pillars and ground of Truth, 1 Tim. 3.15. that is, they do preach and proclaim Gods Will as revealed in the Gospel, which is the Word of Truth;
and have been baptised into the Body of christ; they Are the pillars and ground of Truth, 1 Tim. 3.15. that is, they do preach and proclaim God's Will as revealed in the Gospel, which is the Word of Truth;
the true Sacraments, which are the Symbols and Seals of Gods Covenant, which is the Bond of all Amity and Commerce with God, are administred in them;
the true Sacraments, which Are the Symbols and Seals of God's Covenant, which is the Bound of all Amity and Commerce with God, Are administered in them;
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and they which live in an orderly Communion with them, keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of Peace, abide where they were called with God, keep their ranks and places where right Reason and Religion hath fixed them,
and they which live in an orderly Communion with them, keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace, abide where they were called with God, keep their ranks and places where right Reason and Religion hath fixed them,
for such an Existence as Parish-churches now have, they for the main had long before the oldest Separatist in England was born) to separate from them, they carry it like Mutineers in an Armie, violate all the bonds of Love, Peace,
for such an Existence as Parish-churches now have, they for the main had long before the oldest Separatist in England was born) to separate from them, they carry it like Mutineers in an Army, violate all the bonds of Love, Peace,
and Order, and by setting up distinct and separate Societies for Worship and Discpline from them, rebel against God and against us. Sect. 40. I. Such Separatists rebel against God.
and Order, and by setting up distinct and separate Societies for Worship and discipline from them, rebel against God and against us. Sect. 40. I. Such Separatists rebel against God.
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and you shall not lightly meet with any sort of men who will outwardly appear more addicted to a Zeal for the setting up of the Kingdom of God and the Scepter of his Christ,
and you shall not lightly meet with any sort of men who will outwardly appear more addicted to a Zeal for the setting up of the Kingdom of God and the Sceptre of his christ,
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as they term it, and the throwing down all opposite Interests, than they; but yet in their practices are all the while deeply engaged in rebellion against him.
as they term it, and the throwing down all opposite Interests, than they; but yet in their practices Are all the while deeply engaged in rebellion against him.
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Now this sin of wilful and causeless or rash Separation, is a complicated sin, which partakes of the nature of those provocations which are under the imputation of Rebellion,
Now this since of wilful and causeless or rash Separation, is a complicated since, which partakes of the nature of those provocations which Are under the imputation of Rebellion,
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Sect. 41. First, Separation in the Context, is called a Turning away from following the Lord, v. 16. & 18. for when men causelesly separate themselves from Gods Church, they go out, like Cain, from the presence of the Lord, Gen. 4.16. because 'tis a departure from love;
Sect. 41. First, Separation in the Context, is called a Turning away from following the Lord, v. 16. & 18. for when men causelessly separate themselves from God's Church, they go out, like Cain, from the presence of the Lord, Gen. 4.16. Because it's a departure from love;
and he that dwelleth not in love, dwelleth not in God, nor God in him, 1 John 4.12. Which includes an abuse of Grace, and a rebelling against Light, as Job speaks, ch. 24.13. a sin of knowledge and ingratitude.
and he that dwells not in love, dwells not in God, nor God in him, 1 John 4.12. Which includes an abuse of Grace, and a rebelling against Light, as Job speaks, changed. 24.13. a since of knowledge and ingratitude.
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And where doth he record his Name, but in Church-Assemblies, where, by the celebration of his Ordinances, preaching of his Word, Acts 5.15. performing of his Worship, Mal. 1.6.
And where does he record his Name, but in Church assemblies, where, by the celebration of his Ordinances, preaching of his Word, Acts 5.15. performing of his Worship, Malachi 1.6.
but by coming to him, and walking with him in his Temple, and in the midst of his golden Candlesticks? 1 Cor. 3.16. Rev. 2.1. In a word, Gods Church is his Spouse, Cant. 4.8, 9, 10, 11, 12. and they that cleave not to God with her, go a whoring from God, Hos. 4.12.
but by coming to him, and walking with him in his Temple, and in the midst of his golden Candlesticks? 1 Cor. 3.16. Rev. 2.1. In a word, God's Church is his Spouse, Cant 4.8, 9, 10, 11, 12. and they that cleave not to God with her, go a whoring from God, Hos. 4.12.
and do in effect say to God as they in the Parable, We will not have this man [ that is, God ] to reign over us, Luke 19.4. Sect. 42. Secondly, Separation is a gainsaying and resisting lawful Authority, which is the Ordinance of God, Rom. 13.1, 2. a sin of great pride and contempt.
and do in Effect say to God as they in the Parable, We will not have this man [ that is, God ] to Reign over us, Lycia 19.4. Sect. 42. Secondly, Separation is a gainsaying and resisting lawful authority, which is the Ordinance of God, Rom. 13.1, 2. a since of great pride and contempt.
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The formality of the sin of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, was Schism, a sinful Separation from the Church and Congregation of Israel; and 'tis exprefly called, a gathering themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, Numb. 16.3.
The formality of the since of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, was Schism, a sinful Separation from the Church and Congregation of Israel; and it's expressly called, a gathering themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, Numb. 16.3.
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And because Moses and Aaron took too much upon them, and usurped a Supremacy over them, they would be a Church of themselves, a Congregation of holy people contradistinct to them.
And Because Moses and Aaron took too much upon them, and usurped a Supremacy over them, they would be a Church of themselves, a Congregation of holy people contradistinct to them.
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But though they pretended for a parity, and their words sound altogether that way, yet Moses plainly discerned that their pleadings for an equality proceeded from a spirit strongly working after a Superiority;
But though they pretended for a parity, and their words found altogether that Way, yet Moses plainly discerned that their pleadings for an equality proceeded from a Spirit strongly working After a Superiority;
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and so he tells them, v. 7, 8, 9. Ye take too much upon you, ye sons of Levi — Seemeth it but a small thing to you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you neer to himself, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Lord,
and so he tells them, v. 7, 8, 9. You take too much upon you, you Sons of Levi — Seems it but a small thing to you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Lord,
and to stand before the congregation to minister to him — and seek ye the Priesthood too? They thought the High-priest's Garments would fit their shoulders as well as Aaron ' s.
and to stand before the congregation to minister to him — and seek you the Priesthood too? They Thought the Highpriest's Garments would fit their shoulders as well as Aaron ' s.
And we every where see men like the Fir-tree in the Parable, who would be cut down as low as the meanest shrub, rather than be over-top'd by the Cedar;
And we every where see men like the Fir-tree in the Parable, who would be Cut down as low as the Meanest shrub, rather than be overtopped by the Cedar;
nor will I say, that like the Pharisee, they affect a singularity, would not be like other men, Luke 8.11. lest they should be like Saul hid in the stuff, men of no remark, who deserve to be head and shoulders above their Brethren in reputation and honour, themselves being Judges:
nor will I say, that like the Pharisee, they affect a singularity, would not be like other men, Lycia 8.11. lest they should be like Saul hid in the stuff, men of no remark, who deserve to be head and shoulders above their Brothers in reputation and honour, themselves being Judges:
as all good Christians ought to do, that the most visible signes by which they are distinguished from other Christians, are their bold desiances of both.
as all good Christians ought to do, that the most visible Signs by which they Are distinguished from other Christians, Are their bold desiances of both.
but Non-conformity and Malignity, Separation and Sedition, have such complicated influences and united interests and designs, that the one being armed with Power, is rarely divided from the other:
but Nonconformity and Malignity, Separation and Sedition, have such complicated influences and united interests and designs, that the one being armed with Power, is rarely divided from the other:
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and he must wink very hard, that doth not every where see, that when the Church loseth a Member, the King also in heart and affection loseth a Subject;
and he must wink very hard, that does not every where see, that when the Church loses a Member, the King also in heart and affection loses a Subject;
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for they that are not held by the tyes of Religion under subjection and obedience to those that have the rule and oversight of them in the Lord, have a very natural and easie step to despise Dominion,
for they that Are not held by the ties of Religion under subjection and Obedience to those that have the Rule and oversight of them in the Lord, have a very natural and easy step to despise Dominion,
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And 'tis no wonderful sight to see those who from a presumption of secrecie have sneaked and creeped into an unlawful Conventicle, from a presumption of victorie and impunitie, boldly to defie and resist Authoritie in open field.
And it's no wondered sighed to see those who from a presumption of secrecy have sneaked and creeped into an unlawful Conventicle, from a presumption of victory and impunity, boldly to defy and resist authority in open field.
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than, That the body of Christ is one, and that all Christians are baptized into this one body, 1 Cor. 12.12, 13. and therefore, though many, are yet one body in Christ,
than, That the body of christ is one, and that all Christians Are baptised into this one body, 1 Cor. 12.12, 13. and Therefore, though many, Are yet one body in christ,
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and members one of another, Rom. 12.4, 5. so that, if one member suffer, all the members suffer with it, 1 Cor. 12.26. From which neer relation and sympathy, they are obliged to the dearest love, Rom. 12.10. and are to live in the exercise of it, as the evidence of their neer relation to Christ, John 34.35. and the bond of perfectness among themselves, Col. 3.14.
and members one of Another, Rom. 12.4, 5. so that, if one member suffer, all the members suffer with it, 1 Cor. 12.26. From which near Relation and Sympathy, they Are obliged to the dearest love, Rom. 12.10. and Are to live in the exercise of it, as the evidence of their near Relation to christ, John 34.35. and the bound of perfectness among themselves, Col. 3.14.
And that this be not weaken'd or interrupted, they are commanded not to forsake the assembling of themselves together, Heb. 10.25. and to give no of fence to the Church of God, 1 Cor. 10.32. nor to any member of it, Rom. 14.13.
And that this be not weakened or interrupted, they Are commanded not to forsake the assembling of themselves together, Hebrew 10.25. and to give no of fence to the Church of God, 1 Cor. 10.32. nor to any member of it, Rom. 14.13.
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And if offences come, as through Satans subtilty and the malignity of fleshly lusts they must needs do, Luke 17.1. ( though wo to them by whom they come, Mat. 18.7.) their Christian Faith, which worketh by love, Gal. 5.6. must so moderate their passions, that they must not easily be provoked, but bear all things that are tolerable;
And if offences come, as through Satan subtlety and the malignity of fleshly Lustiest they must needs do, Lycia 17.1. (though woe to them by whom they come, Mathew 18.7.) their Christian Faith, which works by love, Gal. 5.6. must so moderate their passion, that they must not Easily be provoked, but bear all things that Are tolerable;
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yea, must cover a multitude of sins, and suffer long, 1 Cor. 13.5, 7. and ought to be so far from rejoycing in iniquity, and having advantages of dislike and separation, that they must account it their Glorie to pass by offences, Prov. 29.11. follow after peace, and the things that make for it, Heb. 12.14. Rom. 14.10. and do as much as in them lies, do all that is possible to be done, to live in peace, Rom. 12.18. that is, no condition of a peaceable Communion is to be refused, but such as is morally impossible, cannot be submitted unto without sin.
yea, must cover a multitude of Sins, and suffer long, 1 Cor. 13.5, 7. and ought to be so Far from rejoicing in iniquity, and having advantages of dislike and separation, that they must account it their Glory to pass by offences, Curae 29.11. follow After peace, and the things that make for it, Hebrew 12.14. Rom. 14.10. and do as much as in them lies, do all that is possible to be done, to live in peace, Rom. 12.18. that is, no condition of a peaceable Communion is to be refused, but such as is morally impossible, cannot be submitted unto without since.
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If therefore a Brother, much more a Mother, will have you go a mile with her, in a way of condescention and yieldance to such things as you conceive inconvenient and burthensome, you must, to maintain peace and love, go with her twain, Mat. 5.41.
If Therefore a Brother, much more a Mother, will have you go a mile with her, in a Way of condescension and yieldance to such things as you conceive inconvenient and burdensome, you must, to maintain peace and love, go with her twain, Mathew 5.41.
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The Philosopher calls a good man, NONLATINALPHABET, a Cube or Square; implying, that a good man is not like a Spherical Figure, which is able to meet the plainest thing onely in a point,
The Philosopher calls a good man,, a Cube or Square; implying, that a good man is not like a Spherical Figure, which is able to meet the Plainest thing only in a point,
I am sure St. Paul was such an one, and he is worthy to be a president to us all, Who became as a Gentile to the Gentiles, that he might gain the Gentiles;
I am sure Saint Paul was such an one, and he is worthy to be a president to us all, Who became as a Gentile to the Gentiles, that he might gain the Gentiles;
and was made all things to all men, that he might gain some, 1 Cor. 9.19, 20, 21, 22. And certainly, he was never baptized with the Spirit of Christ, who will not do more for the unitie and Peace of that Societie to which he belongs,
and was made all things to all men, that he might gain Some, 1 Cor. 9.19, 20, 21, 22. And Certainly, he was never baptised with the Spirit of christ, who will not do more for the unity and Peace of that Society to which he belongs,
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and that will not smother his private judgment, and relinquish his private liberties, and his more publick conveniences too, rather than by a peremptory publication of the one,
and that will not smother his private judgement, and relinquish his private Liberties, and his more public conveniences too, rather than by a peremptory publication of the one,
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Sect. 45. Now it being generally acknowledged by most of the Separatists, That the Church of England, at least, that our Parochial Churches are true Churches,
Sect. 45. Now it being generally acknowledged by most of the Separatists, That the Church of England, At least, that our Parochial Churches Are true Churches,
they cannot separate from them, without exalting their own Imaginations above Gods Prescriptions, and preferring the gratification of an Humour, before the pleasing of God;
they cannot separate from them, without exalting their own Imaginations above God's Prescriptions, and preferring the gratification of an Humour, before the pleasing of God;
The very same circumstances which rendered the sin of Saul in sparing Agag and the best of the spoil a Rebellion, are fully applicable to the sin of wilful and causeless Separation, and with some superiour aggravations.
The very same Circumstances which rendered the since of Saul in sparing Agag and the best of the spoil a Rebellion, Are Fully applicable to the since of wilful and causeless Separation, and with Some superior aggravations.
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that is, they pull down the Church to build it up, rend the Members of the Body asunder to joyn them the more orderly together, wreck and quite mar the Ship to repair and mend it, destroy to save.
that is, they pull down the Church to built it up, rend the Members of the Body asunder to join them the more orderly together, wreck and quite mar the Ship to repair and mend it, destroy to save.
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and a notable piece of service done for God? and hear him censure others as defective in duty to God and themselves, that will not applaud and imitate him? This is the Case of all Separatists;
and a notable piece of service done for God? and hear him censure Others as defective in duty to God and themselves, that will not applaud and imitate him? This is the Case of all Separatists;
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And what higher Affront and Reproach can be done to God, who is the God of order, 1 Cor. 14.33. and the Lord of peace, that giveth peace always by all means, 2 Thess. 3.16. than to avouch and represent him the Author of Divisions and Confusions? There is a sin unto death (saith St. John 1. ch. 5.16.) I do not say, that thou shouldest pray for it.
And what higher Affront and Reproach can be done to God, who is the God of order, 1 Cor. 14.33. and the Lord of peace, that gives peace always by all means, 2 Thess 3.16. than to avouch and represent him the Author of Divisions and Confusions? There is a since unto death (Says Saint John 1. changed. 5.16.) I do not say, that thou Shouldst pray for it.
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That part of Gods Church which is continued here on Earth, is not unsitly termed Militant, because 'tis always in a warfaring condition, is incompassed on all hands with malicious and spiteful adversaries,
That part of God's Church which is continued Here on Earth, is not unfitly termed Militant, Because it's always in a warfaring condition, is encompassed on all hands with malicious and spiteful Adversaries,
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and subject to the most invidious and mischievous designes and oppositions. Hence she is compared to a Lilly among Thorns, Cant. 2.2. because surrounded with enemies which are as vexatious and hurtful to her, as galling and sharp pricking Thorns to the tender Lilly.
and Subject to the most invidious and mischievous designs and oppositions. Hence she is compared to a Lily among Thorns, Cant 2.2. Because surrounded with enemies which Are as vexatious and hurtful to her, as galling and sharp pricking Thorns to the tender Lily.
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Now of all enemies, those of a mans own house, and those which have dearest intimacie, are most concerned with us in civil and religious matters, are the worst, the most dangerous and pernitious.
Now of all enemies, those of a men own house, and those which have dearest intimacy, Are most concerned with us in civil and religious matters, Are the worst, the most dangerous and pernicious.
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Here lay the accent of David 's hazards and sorrows, That his own familiar friend in whom he trusted, which had eat of his bread, did lift up his heel against him, Psal. 41.9. For it was not an enemy that reproached me (saith he elsewhere, Psal. 55.12, 13, 14.) then I could have born it;
Here lay the accent of David is hazards and sorrows, That his own familiar friend in whom he trusted, which had eat of his bred, did lift up his heel against him, Psalm 41.9. For it was not an enemy that reproached me (Says he elsewhere, Psalm 55.12, 13, 14.) then I could have born it;
and common hopes and fears with her, and have spoken unto her and quickened her, saying, Come ye and let us go up unto the mountain of the Lord, the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us his ways,
and Common hope's and fears with her, and have spoken unto her and quickened her, saying, Come you and let us go up unto the mountain of the Lord, the house of the God of Jacob, and he will teach us his ways,
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And for some to arise among our selves, speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples after them, must needs be a grievous hurt to us, Acts 20.30. because all their opposite designs are managed with treachery.
And for Some to arise among our selves, speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples After them, must needs be a grievous hurt to us, Acts 20.30. Because all their opposite designs Are managed with treachery.
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Now sinful Separation is a peremptory rebellion against Christ; for 'tis a dividing of him, 1 Cor. 1.3. and he that divides Christ, and makes him the Head of a sinful Faction, doth in effect depose him from his Headship over the Church.
Now sinful Separation is a peremptory rebellion against christ; for it's a dividing of him, 1 Cor. 1.3. and he that divides christ, and makes him the Head of a sinful Faction, does in Effect depose him from his Headship over the Church.
Hence such Dividers are said to be carnal, and to walk as men, 1 Cor. 3.3. i. e. walk not as persons related to the Spiritual Kingdom of Christ, but as men which have cancelled all the Obligations of Christianity:
Hence such Dividers Are said to be carnal, and to walk as men, 1 Cor. 3.3. i. e. walk not as Persons related to the Spiritual Kingdom of christ, but as men which have canceled all the Obligations of Christianity:
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and have said nothing which for the substance hath not been said by the most eminent Divines of the Presbyterian Judgment, with whom I have not a little consulted in this case.
and have said nothing which for the substance hath not been said by the most eminent Divines of the Presbyterian Judgement, with whom I have not a little consulted in this case.
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And certainly, were the Scriptures conscionably observed (as Mr. Baxter tells us in his Christian Concord, p. 119.) men would take Church-division to be a greater sin than Adultery and Theft:
And Certainly, were the Scriptures Conscionably observed (as Mr. Baxter tells us in his Christian Concord, p. 119.) men would take Church-division to be a greater since than Adultery and Theft:
For 'tis most directly contrary to the designe of God the Father in sending Christ into the world, which was to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, Luke 1.17. and to gather together in one, all things in Christ, Eph. 1.10.
For it's most directly contrary to the Design of God the Father in sending christ into the world, which was to turn the hearts of the Father's to the children, Lycia 1.17. and to gather together in one, all things in christ, Ephesians 1.10.
and what is the communion of the body and blood of Christ for, but to minde us, that though we are many members, yet we are all but one body? 1 Cor. 10.16, 17. And what are all the Officers of the Church and their respective Ministrations for,
and what is the communion of the body and blood of christ for, but to mind us, that though we Are many members, yet we Are all but one body? 1 Cor. 10.16, 17. And what Are all the Officers of the Church and their respective Ministrations for,
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but to bring us to the unity of the Faith — and to speak the truth in love, that we may grow up into him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ;
but to bring us to the unity of the Faith — and to speak the truth in love, that we may grow up into him in all things, which is the Head, even christ;
from whom the whole body fitly joyned together, and compacted by that which every joynt supplieth — the body increaseth to the edification of it self in love, Eph. 4.13, 14, 15, 16. And Divisions and Separations being so directly contrary and destructive to the designe of Christianity,
from whom the Whole body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth — the body increases to the edification of it self in love, Ephesians 4.13, 14, 15, 16. And Divisions and Separations being so directly contrary and destructive to the Design of Christianity,
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how unreasonable a thing is it, for the Dividers of, and Separators from our Church, in which nothing (as some among themselves acknowledge) is to be done and approved of which is unlawful, to assume to themselves the denomination of the Godly Party? Whereas we can justly appeal,
how unreasonable a thing is it, for the Dividers of, and Separators from our Church, in which nothing (as Some among themselves acknowledge) is to be done and approved of which is unlawful, to assume to themselves the denomination of the Godly Party? Whereas we can justly appeal,
I shall conclude my Discourse with a serious and earnest Admonition and Charge to you, to remember with great thoughtfulness of heart, That the Church of Christ, which is the Body of Christ, was, is,
I shall conclude my Discourse with a serious and earnest Admonition and Charge to you, to Remember with great thoughtfulness of heart, That the Church of christ, which is the Body of christ, was, is,
and ever will be One; and that when you were initiated into a profession of Christianity, you were baptized into this one body, 1 Cor. 12.12, 13. So that here a departure from Ʋnity is a Nullity: He that is of a New,
and ever will be One; and that when you were initiated into a profession of Christianity, you were baptised into this one body, 1 Cor. 12.12, 13. So that Here a departure from Ʋnity is a Nullity: He that is of a New,
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But whosoever wilfully separates from the Christian Church, or any sound part of it, for a reason common to the whole, most certainly separates himself from Christ too, who is the Saviour onely of his Body, Eph. 5.23. The Church is compared to the Ark, because out of it there is no Salvation:
But whosoever wilfully separates from the Christian Church, or any found part of it, for a reason Common to the Whole, most Certainly separates himself from christ too, who is the Saviour only of his Body, Ephesians 5.23. The Church is compared to the Ark, Because out of it there is no Salvation:
than he that is deservedly and judicially cast out, 'Tis a most fearful Curse for a Church to pronounce against an Obstinate Sinner, The Devil take him! and yet this Curse every man very resolutely executes upon himself,
than he that is deservedly and judicially cast out, It's a most fearful Curse for a Church to pronounce against an Obstinate Sinner, The devil take him! and yet this Curse every man very resolutely executes upon himself,
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