A sermon preached at a visitation, held at Warrington in Lancashire May 11. 1669. By Ric. Sherlock D.D. Rector of Winwick in Lancashire. Imprimatur, June 18, 1669. Tho. Tomkyns, reverendisimo in Christo patri ac Domino, Dom. Gilb. Arch. Cantuar. a Sacr. Dom
and appear before him, vers. 18. The Text presents you with a part, but 'tis the principal part of the Visitation Sermon, or as I may rather call it, The Visitors Charge to the Clergy of the Province.
and appear before him, vers. 18. The Text presents you with a part, but it's the principal part of the Visitation Sermon, or as I may rather call it, The Visitors Charge to the Clergy of the Province.
but to be cast out, and troden under foot of men, Mat. 5.13. 2. Take heed to your selves, is the first part of the Charge, And secondly to your Flock:
but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men, Mathew 5.13. 2. Take heed to your selves, is the First part of the Charge, And secondly to your Flock:
cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn av, cc vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n2, np1 crd. crd vvb n1 p-acp po22 n2, vbz dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, cc ord p-acp po22 vvb:
The order observed in this Double Charge, is the next thing observable, which is the same observed by our Lord himself, in his charge to S. Peter, and in him to all Pastors of the Church, saying Luc. 22.32. When thou art converted, then afterward stringthen thy Brethren, and John 21.15. Simon son of Jonas; lovest thou me, and if so, it then follows, Feed my Sheep: Implicitly commanding all Pastors of his Flock:
The order observed in this Double Charge, is the next thing observable, which is the same observed by our Lord himself, in his charge to S. Peter, and in him to all Pastors of the Church, saying Luke 22.32. When thou art converted, then afterwards stringthen thy Brothers, and John 21.15. Simon son of Jonah; Lovest thou me, and if so, it then follows, Feed my Sheep: Implicitly commanding all Pastors of his Flock:
dt n1 vvn p-acp d j-jn n1, vbz dt ord n1 j, r-crq vbz dt d vvn p-acp po12 n1 px31, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 np1, cc p-acp pno31 p-acp d ng1 pp-f dt n1, vvg np1 crd. c-crq pns21 vb2r vvn, av av vvi po21 n2, cc np1 crd. np1 n1 pp-f np1; vv2 pns21 pno11, cc cs av, pn31 av vvz, vvb po11 n1: av-j vvg d ng1 pp-f po31 vvb:
That rule of Righteousness and Charity which is the sum of the second Table of the Law, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy self, commands this order to be observed, To love thy self aright in the first place,
That Rule of Righteousness and Charity which is the sum of the second Table of the Law, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self, commands this order to be observed, To love thy self aright in the First place,
cst n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vm2 vvi po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1, vvz d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi po21 n1 av p-acp dt ord n1,
Tu frater cui nondum est firma satis propria salus, cui Charitas adhuc nulla est, aut adeo tenera & arundinea, ut omni statui cedat, omni credat spiritui, omni circumferatur vento doctrinae, quanam dementia quaeso, aliena curare, aut ambis aut acquiescis? And upon Cant. 1.6. They have made me the keeper of the Vineyards, but mine own viney ard have I not kept;
Tu frater cui Nondum est Firm satis propria salus, cui Charitas Adhoc nulla est, Or adeo tenera & arundinea, ut omni statui Cedat, omni Credat Spiritui, omni circumferatur Vento Doctrine, quanam dementia quaeso, Aliena curare, Or ambis Or acquiescis? And upon Cant 1.6. They have made me the keeper of the Vineyards, but mine own viney ard have I not kept;
That Proverb remembred by our Lord, Physician heal thy self, Luc. 4.23.18. chiefly appliable to the Physician of souls, who must begin at home, if he will work any cure upon the Souls of others.
That Proverb remembered by our Lord, physician heal thy self, Luke 4.23.18. chiefly appliable to the physician of Souls, who must begin At home, if he will work any cure upon the Souls of Others.
For as our office of Priesthood, is more high, more eminent, more holy, so should our Conversation be, NONLATINALPHABET — St. Chrysostom, De sacerdotio, As Angels above men,
For as our office of Priesthood, is more high, more eminent, more holy, so should our Conversation be, — Saint Chrysostom, De Sacerdotal, As Angels above men,
as Shepherds above their flock, as Masters above their Scholars, so should a Bishop a Priest a Pastor excell and transcend the people in wholsome doctrine and holiness of life:
as Shepherd's above their flock, as Masters above their Scholars, so should a Bishop a Priest a Pastor excel and transcend the people in wholesome Doctrine and holiness of life:
c-acp n2 p-acp po32 n1, c-acp n2 p-acp po32 n2, av vmd dt n1 dt n1 dt n1 vvi cc vvi dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1:
so the great Gregory, Tantum debet actionem populi, actio transcendere praesulis, quantum distare solet a grege actio transcendere praesulis, quantum distare solet a grege vita Pastoris, — with much more to the same purpose, De cura Pastorali: A book which was once translated by the wisest and greatest of our Saxon Princes;
so the great Gregory, Tantum debet actionem People, actio transcendere Praesulis, quantum distare Solent a grege actio transcendere Praesulis, quantum distare Solent a grege vita Pastors, — with much more to the same purpose, De Cure Pastorali: A book which was once translated by the Wisest and greatest of our Saxon Princes;
And under the Gospel, the Angels of the Church of Christ, 1 Cor. 11.10. Rev. 2.1.8.12. — And as we read of the Angels on Jacobs Ladder, ascending and descending from heaven, Gen. 28.12. so the Priests of the Lord should first take heed to themselves by ascending with the Angels into heaven, having their hearts and affections, their meditation and Conversation in heaven, Phil. 3.20.
And under the Gospel, the Angels of the Church of christ, 1 Cor. 11.10. Rev. 2.1.8.12. — And as we read of the Angels on Jacobs Ladder, ascending and descending from heaven, Gen. 28.12. so the Priests of the Lord should First take heed to themselves by ascending with the Angels into heaven, having their hearts and affections, their meditation and Conversation in heaven, Philip 3.20.
cc p-acp dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd. n1 crd. — cc c-acp pns12 vvb pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1 n1, vvg cc vvg p-acp n1, np1 crd. av dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmd ord vvb n1 p-acp px32 p-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 p-acp n1, vhg po32 n2 cc n2, po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd.
And withall take heed to the stock, by descending with the Angels from heaven enriched with the word of Life, breaking unto them that bread which cometh down from heaven,
And withal take heed to the stock, by descending with the Angels from heaven enriched with the word of Life, breaking unto them that bred which comes down from heaven,
but are too careless to the spiritual concerns both of themselves and their Flock, Who seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christs, Phil. 2.21.
but Are too careless to the spiritual concerns both of themselves and their Flock, Who seek their own, not the things which Are jesus Christ, Philip 2.21.
cc-acp vbr av j p-acp dt j vvz d a-acp px32 cc po32 vvb, r-crq vvb po32 d, xx dt n2 r-crq vbr uh-np npg1, np1 crd.
Caring more for their Families at home, then for the Family of Christ, more for their bodily then for their spiritual relations, providing better for their natural heirs,
Caring more for their Families At home, then for the Family of christ, more for their bodily then for their spiritual relations, providing better for their natural Heirs,
but, To all the Flock impartially, and without Hypocrisie, and this first affirmatively, to instruct the Ignorant, to strengthen the weak, to confirm the wavering, to reduce the erroneous, to visit the sick, to comfort the afflicted, to binde up the broken in heart, to reprove the sinful,
but, To all the Flock impartially, and without Hypocrisy, and this First affirmatively, to instruct the Ignorant, to strengthen the weak, to confirm the wavering, to reduce the erroneous, to visit the sick, to Comfort the afflicted, to bind up the broken in heart, to reprove the sinful,
cc-acp, p-acp d dt vvb av-j, cc p-acp n1, cc d ord av-jn, pc-acp vvi dt j, pc-acp vvi dt j, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvg, pc-acp vvi dt j, pc-acp vvi dt j, pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt j-vvn p-acp n1, pc-acp vvi dt j,
and to testifie against the stubborn and disobedient: Secondly Negatively, not to break the bruised reed, and quench the smoaking flax, Mat. 12.20. not to sow pillows under all Armholes, Ezek. 13.18.
and to testify against the stubborn and disobedient: Secondly Negatively, not to break the Bruised reed, and quench the smoking flax, Mathew 12.20. not to sow pillows under all Armholes, Ezekiel 13.18.
cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j cc j: ord av-jn, xx pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1, cc vvi dt j-vvg n1, np1 crd. xx pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n2, np1 crd.
Not to claw the scabbed sheep, and scratch the itching ears not to tickle and foment the petulant humors of the Factious, not to please those squeazy Palates, who nauseate the solid food of Gods Publick solemn standing worship, under the prophane and scurrilous name of Porridge,
Not to claw the scabbed sheep, and scratch the itching ears not to tickle and foment the petulant humours of the Factious, not to please those squeazy Palates, who nauseate the solid food of God's Public solemn standing worship, under the profane and scurrilous name of Porridge,
xx pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1, cc vvb dt j-vvg n2 xx pc-acp vvi cc n1 dt j n2 pp-f dt j, xx pc-acp vvi d j n2, r-crq j dt j n1 pp-f npg1 j j j-vvg n1, p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f n1,
which renders it a worship acceptable, as being herein most agreeable to the Immutable nature of God, the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning, Jam. 1.17.
which renders it a worship acceptable, as being herein most agreeable to the Immutable nature of God, the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness nor shadow of turning, Jam. 1.17.
and to your vows and promises, Sacerdotal and Ecclesiastical, confirmed by your respective Subscriptions to the Articles and Canons of the Church, to the Injunctions of your Metropolitan and Diaecesan, to the Approbation and constant use of the Liturgy of the Church,
and to your vows and promises, Sacerdotal and Ecclesiastical, confirmed by your respective Subscriptions to the Articles and Canonas of the Church, to the Injunctions of your Metropolitan and Diocesan, to the Approbation and constant use of the Liturgy of the Church,
cc p-acp po22 n2 cc n2, j cc j, vvn p-acp po22 j n2 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po22 j-jn cc n1, p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1,
In which last particular, wherein the greatest part of the Ministerial Function consists, I cannot but testifie in this Assembly, so much concern'd therein:
In which last particular, wherein the greatest part of the Ministerial Function consists, I cannot but testify in this Assembly, so much concerned therein:
In that those Divine and excellent Prayers, and heavenly inspired Prayers of God, and that ancient and Constant way of Gods worship in Publick, is by many too much slighted and neglected, by many irreverently and indevoutly celebrated, by many mangled and maimed, curtail'd, abbreviated,
In that those Divine and excellent Prayers, and heavenly inspired Prayers of God, and that ancient and Constant Way of God's worship in Public, is by many too much slighted and neglected, by many irreverently and indevout celebrated, by many mangled and maimed, curtailed, abbreviated,
p-acp cst d j-jn cc j n2, cc j j-vvn n2 pp-f np1, cc cst j cc j n1 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp j, vbz p-acp d av av-d vvn cc vvn, p-acp d av-j cc av-j vvn, p-acp d j-vvn cc vvn, vvn, vvn,
and by the Additions of others implicitly vilified: And generally almost by all secretly undermin'd; enervated and subverted by each mans private prayer in publick:
and by the Additions of Others implicitly vilified: And generally almost by all secretly undermined; enervated and subverted by each men private prayer in public:
cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2-jn av-j vvn: cc av-j av p-acp d av-jn vvn; vvn cc vvn p-acp d ng1 j n1 p-acp j:
The which private prayer, whether before Sermon, or at any other time in the Congregation, doth not onely secretly imply a defect in the Publick Prayers of the Church, which must (forsooth) be supplyed by mens private conceived prayers:
The which private prayer, whither before Sermon, or At any other time in the Congregation, does not only secretly imply a defect in the Public Prayers of the Church, which must (forsooth) be supplied by men's private conceived Prayers:
for thus publick and private prayer are confounded, which our Lord Christ hath distinguished and commanded to be separately observed, to avoid Hypocrisie and vain-glory limiting the private prayer to the private closet, Mat. 6.5, 6. and for avoiding Tautologies and impertinent bablings after the manner of the heathen, he prescribes a set form to be us'd in publick, vers. 8, 9. We are commanded when we call upon the Lord, to pay our vows to the most High,
for thus public and private prayer Are confounded, which our Lord christ hath distinguished and commanded to be separately observed, to avoid Hypocrisy and vainglory limiting the private prayer to the private closet, Mathew 6.5, 6. and for avoiding Tautologies and impertinent babblings After the manner of the heathen, he prescribes a Set from to be used in public, vers. 8, 9. We Are commanded when we call upon the Lord, to pay our vows to the most High,
But can any man think it probable, that God will hear their prayers, who sacrilegiously break their vows when they pray, by praying otherwise then they have vowed and promised? those promises also being agreeable to the Commands of Christ,
But can any man think it probable, that God will hear their Prayers, who sacrilegiously break their vows when they pray, by praying otherwise then they have vowed and promised? those promises also being agreeable to the Commands of christ,
cc-acp vmb d n1 vvi pn31 j, cst np1 vmb vvi po32 n2, r-crq av-j vvi po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvb, p-acp vvg av av pns32 vhb vvn cc vvn? d n2 av vbg j p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1,
And this undoubtedly amongst many others, is not the least cause, of so many stray and wandring Sheep in every Flock, of so many giddy headed and factious minded men in every Congregation, of so many separate Congregations or Conventicles in every Parish:
And this undoubtedly among many Others, is not the least cause, of so many stray and wandering Sheep in every Flock, of so many giddy headed and factious minded men in every Congregation, of so many separate Congregations or Conventicles in every Parish:
cc d av-j p-acp d n2-jn, vbz xx dt ds n1, pp-f av d n1 cc j-vvg n1 p-acp d vvb, pp-f av d j j-vvn cc j j-vvn n2 p-acp d n1, pp-f av d j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1:
one great cause hereof is the falshood and treachery of the Shepherds, who in compliance with the noxious humors of the diseased part of their Flock, take no heed to themselves,
one great cause hereof is the falsehood and treachery of the Shepherd's, who in compliance with the noxious humours of the diseased part of their Flock, take no heed to themselves,
6. But should not the Flock take heed to the Shepherd, as well as the Shepherd to the Flock? The duty of the one to the other (undoubtedly) is reciprocal,
6. But should not the Flock take heed to the Shepherd, as well as the Shepherd to the Flock? The duty of the one to the other (undoubtedly) is reciprocal,
as long as thou livest upon the earth, Deut. 12.19. and Chap. 14.27. Eccl. 7.30. There is nothing more plainly asserted and more punctually commanded in the book of God,
as long as thou Livest upon the earth, Deuteronomy 12.19. and Chap. 14.27. Ecclesiastes 7.30. There is nothing more plainly asserted and more punctually commanded in the book of God,
then that the people should take heed to their Priests, the Flock to their Shepherds, especially such as are orthodox and holy, that they should hear and obey their voice,
then that the people should take heed to their Priests, the Flock to their Shepherd's, especially such as Are orthodox and holy, that they should hear and obey their voice,
av cst dt n1 vmd vvi n1 p-acp po32 n2, dt vvb p-acp po32 n2, av-j d c-acp vbr n1 cc j, cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi po32 n1,
Haec sunt initia haereticorum, ut sibi placeant, & praepositum superbo tumore contemnant, Cypr. lib. 3. Epist. ad Florent. Hence the Rise of Hereticks in the Church,
Haec sunt Initia haereticorum, ut sibi placeant, & praepositum superbo tumore contemnant, Cyprus lib. 3. Epistle ad Florent. Hence the Rise of Heretics in the Church,
when the people swelling with presumption of their own knowledge, and pleasing themselves in their fancies and opinions, proudly neglect and scorn to submit to their directions, whom the Lord hath appointed to be their Shepherds and Guides of their Souls: And thus even thus;
when the people swelling with presumption of their own knowledge, and pleasing themselves in their fancies and opinions, proudly neglect and scorn to submit to their directions, whom the Lord hath appointed to be their Shepherd's and Guides of their Souls: And thus even thus;
c-crq dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n1, cc vvg px32 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, av-j n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2, ro-crq dt n1 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi po32 n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n2: cc av av av;
but they have despised me, 1 Sam. 8.7. Whereupon St. Gregory: Quam neverendi sunt Pastores optimi Sanctae Ecclesiae — how reverendly to be esteemed are the Pastors of holy Church, who whilst they faithfully serve the Lord in the Execution of their function, they are so closely joyn'd unto him in the bond of love, that the least slight disesteem or neglect, that is cast upon them, the Lord takes it as an injury to himself:
but they have despised me, 1 Sam. 8.7. Whereupon Saint Gregory: Quam neverendi sunt Pastors Optimi Sanctae Ecclesiae — how reverendly to be esteemed Are the Pastors of holy Church, who while they faithfully serve the Lord in the Execution of their function, they Are so closely joined unto him in the bound of love, that the least slight disesteem or neglect, that is cast upon them, the Lord Takes it as an injury to himself:
And under the Gospel also the same command is given, Heb. 13.17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves, for they watch for your Souls.
And under the Gospel also the same command is given, Hebrew 13.17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves, for they watch for your Souls.
cc p-acp dt n1 av dt d n1 vbz vvn, np1 crd. vvb pno32 cst vhb dt n1 p-acp pn22, cc vvb po22 n2, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po22 n2.
and especially by such as pretend most to the sole Authority of the holy Scriptures, without any Relation to the doctrine and Authority of the Church in the Interpretation thereof:
and especially by such as pretend most to the sole authority of the holy Scriptures, without any Relation to the Doctrine and authority of the Church in the Interpretation thereof:
cc av-j p-acp d c-acp vvb av-ds p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2, p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av:
they will censure their doctrines, contemne their directions revile their persons, scandalize their profession, and even snatch the holy Oracles out of their mouths,
they will censure their doctrines, contemn their directions revile their Persons, scandalise their profession, and even snatch the holy Oracles out of their mouths,
pns32 vmb vvi po32 n2, vvb po32 n2 vvi po32 n2, vvb po32 n1, cc av vvb dt j n2 av pp-f po32 n2,
And having mentioned Conventicles, I cannot but add a word or two of the danger of them, not in order to the disturbance of the peace of the Nation, leaving that to the Secular Magistrate,
And having mentioned Conventicles, I cannot but add a word or two of the danger of them, not in order to the disturbance of the peace of the nation, leaving that to the Secular Magistrate,
but climeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber, Joh. 10.1. 'Tis the practice of subtile thieves when they seize on the honest Traveller to drag him out of the high road-way into hedges and by-places, the more securely and without interruption to robb and spoil him;
but climeth up Some other Way, the same is a thief and a robber, John 10.1. It's the practice of subtle thieves when they seize on the honest Traveller to drag him out of the high roadway into hedges and by-places, the more securely and without interruption to rob and spoil him;
cc-acp vvz a-acp d j-jn n1, dt d vbz dt n1 cc dt n1, np1 crd. pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f j n2 c-crq pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n2 cc n2, dt av-dc av-j cc p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno31;
and robb poor silly men and women of the in estimable treasures of truth and obedience, by drawing them from the open and Publick Assemblies of Gods people in his houses of prayer, into By-places and lone houses, where they may more securely breath forth the spiritual Infections, sow the seeds of Schism and Sedition,
and rob poor silly men and women of thee in estimable treasures of truth and Obedience, by drawing them from the open and Public Assemblies of God's people in his houses of prayer, into By-places and lone houses, where they may more securely breath forth the spiritual Infections, sow the seeds of Schism and Sedition,
cc vvi j j n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg pno32 p-acp dt j cc j n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, p-acp n2 cc j n2, c-crq pns32 vmb av-dc av-j vvi av dt j n2, vvb dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1,
and misinterpretations of holy Writ, and make their Apocryphal Comments upon Canonical Scripture, making the holy Word of God to speak not what the Spirit of God intends therein,
and misinterpretations of holy Writ, and make their Apocryphal Comments upon Canonical Scripture, making the holy Word of God to speak not what the Spirit of God intends therein,
cc n2 pp-f j vvn, cc vvi po32 j n2 p-acp j n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vvi xx r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vvz av,
That there should be such false Prophets in desart places and private houses, our Lord hath foretold, commanding all his disciples not to believe or follow them, Mat. 24.26. Wherefore if they shall say unto you behold he is in the desart, go not forth;
That there should be such false prophets in desert places and private houses, our Lord hath foretold, commanding all his Disciples not to believe or follow them, Mathew 24.26. Wherefore if they shall say unto you behold he is in the desert, go not forth;
cst a-acp vmd vbi d j n2 p-acp j n2 cc j n2, po12 n1 vhz vvn, vvg d po31 n2 xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno32, np1 crd. c-crq cs pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pn22 vvb pns31 vbz p-acp dt n1, vvb xx av;
St. Augustine observes of the man that fell among thieves, and was robbed and wounded, Luc. 10.30. Si non descendisset — If he had not been going down from Jerusalem, the place of Gods Temple, to Jericho a prophane and common place, he had escaped that sad disaster:
Saint Augustine observes of the man that fell among thieves, and was robbed and wounded, Luke 10.30. Si non descendisset — If he had not been going down from Jerusalem, the place of God's Temple, to Jericho a profane and Common place, he had escaped that sad disaster:
n1 np1 vvz pp-f dt n1 cst vvd p-acp n2, cc vbds vvn cc vvn, np1 crd. fw-mi fw-fr fw-la — cs pns31 vhd xx vbn vvg a-acp p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, p-acp np1 dt j cc j n1, pns31 vhd vvn d j n1:
To teach all people to beware how they leave the place which God hath chosen to put his name there, the Temple and house of God, to convene in any common or prophane By-places, under pretence of Religion,
To teach all people to beware how they leave the place which God hath chosen to put his name there, the Temple and house of God, to convene in any Common or profane By-places, under pretence of Religion,
pc-acp vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 r-crq np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 a-acp, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d j cc j n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1,
and in thy fear will I worship towards thy holy Temple. And with him resolves the whole body of Gods people, Psal. 132.7. We will go into his tabernacle, and fall low on our knees before his footstool:
and in thy Fear will I worship towards thy holy Temple. And with him resolves the Whole body of God's people, Psalm 132.7. We will go into his tabernacle, and fallen low on our knees before his footstool:
And not only this under the Law, but under the Gospel, Mark. 11.17. My house (not the houses of men) shall be called the house of prayer of all Nations:
And not only this under the Law, but under the Gospel, Mark. 11.17. My house (not the houses of men) shall be called the house of prayer of all nations:
cc xx av-j d p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, vvb. crd. po11 n1 (xx dt n2 pp-f n2) vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d n2:
and 'tis there especially in Gods own house, that he has promised to meet his people, to be in the midst of them, to hear their prayers and bless them, To teach them his waies by his faithful and true Pastors,
and it's there especially in God's own house, that he has promised to meet his people, to be in the midst of them, to hear their Prayers and bless them, To teach them his ways by his faithful and true Pastors,
and there (in a word) to dispence all the blessed means of grace and salvation to them, Deuteron. 12.5.6.11, 12, 13, 14. 1 Kin. 8.29, 30. Mat. 18.20. Luc. 19.46. 1 Cor. 11.20. 7. But the grand excuse of the wandring sheep, and the cry of many Orthodox also, is, The division of the Shepheards, who being divided amongst themselves, do lead their flocks into several divided wayes of divine worship:
and there (in a word) to dispense all the blessed means of grace and salvation to them, Deuteron. 12.5.6.11, 12, 13, 14. 1 Kin. 8.29, 30. Mathew 18.20. Luke 19.46. 1 Cor. 11.20. 7. But the grand excuse of the wandering sheep, and the cry of many Orthodox also, is, The division of the Shepherds, who being divided among themselves, do led their flocks into several divided ways of divine worship:
or whom most securely to follow, they hereupon heap to themselves Teachers after their own Lusts, and with the Schismatical Corinthians 1 ep. 1 cap. 12. vers. Every one saith, I am of Paul, I am of Apollos,
or whom most securely to follow, they hereupon heap to themselves Teachers After their own Lustiest, and with the Schismatical Corinthians 1 Epistle. 1 cap. 12. vers. Every one Says, I am of Paul, I am of Apollos,
cc r-crq av-ds av-j pc-acp vvi, pns32 av vvb p-acp px32 n2 p-acp po32 d n2, cc p-acp dt j np1 crd vvi. crd n1. crd fw-la. d pi vvz, pns11 vbm pp-f np1, pns11 vbm pp-f npg1,
But would you know who be these divided Pastors or Preachers, or Sect-masters rather, the corrupt springs from whom all our polluted streams of divisions flow? They are such (in a word) as first divide from the Church of Christ in general (wherein they all agree) and then divide amongst themselves, into particular Sects,
But would you know who be these divided Pastors or Preachers, or Sect-masters rather, the corrupt springs from whom all our polluted streams of divisions flow? They Are such (in a word) as First divide from the Church of christ in general (wherein they all agree) and then divide among themselves, into particular Sects,
cc-acp vmd pn22 vvi r-crq vbb d vvn ng1 cc n2, cc n2 av-c, dt j n2 p-acp ro-crq d po12 j-vvn n2 pp-f n2 vvb? pns32 vbr d (p-acp dt n1) p-acp ord vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 (c-crq pns32 d vvb) cc av vvi p-acp px32, p-acp j n2,
and quickned with this one spirit, and endeavour to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, which is the duty enforced from the premisses, vers. 3. Contrariwise then such, that divide from this one body the Church, into several Sects and Factions,
and quickened with this one Spirit, and endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, which is the duty Enforced from the premises, vers. 3. Contrariwise then such, that divide from this one body the Church, into several Sects and Factions,
cc vvd p-acp d crd n1, cc n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n2, fw-la. crd av cs d, cst vvb p-acp d crd n1 dt n1, p-acp j n2 cc n2,
and (which necessarily follows) such as are not quickned with this one spirit, but each with the foolish Prophets follow their own spirit, Ezek. 13.3. which they mistake and mis-term the Spirit of God;
and (which necessarily follows) such as Are not quickened with this one Spirit, but each with the foolish prophets follow their own Spirit, Ezekiel 13.3. which they mistake and mis-term the Spirit of God;
cc (r-crq av-j vvz) d a-acp vbr xx vvn p-acp d crd n1, p-acp d p-acp dt j n2 vvb po32 d n1, np1 crd. r-crq pns32 vvb cc n1 dt n1 pp-f np1;
such as worship, not this one Lord, as we are all commanded, with one mouth and with one minde, Rom. 15.6. Such as hold not the Articles of this one faith, with one joynt unanimous consent of truth;
such as worship, not this one Lord, as we Are all commanded, with one Mouth and with one mind, Rom. 15.6. Such as hold not the Articles of this one faith, with one joint unanimous consent of truth;
d c-acp n1, xx d crd n1, c-acp pns12 vbr d vvn, p-acp crd n1 cc p-acp crd n1, np1 crd. d c-acp vvb xx dt n2 pp-f d crd n1, p-acp crd n1 j n1 pp-f n1;
but are like children tossed to and fro, and carryed about with every winde of doctrine, Eph. 4.13, 14. Such are all false Prophets, treacherous Shepherds,
but Are like children tossed to and from, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, Ephesians 4.13, 14. Such Are all false prophets, treacherous Shepherd's,
cc-acp vbr j n2 vvn p-acp cc av, cc vvd a-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd, crd d vbr d j n2, j n2,
'Twas ever so, When the Prophets prophesie falsly, the people love to have it so, Jer. 5. ult. but a sad question follows, What will ye do in the end thereof? When the Prophets prophesie Lies,
'Twas ever so, When the prophets prophesy falsely, the people love to have it so, Jer. 5. ult. but a sad question follows, What will you do in the end thereof? When the prophets prophesy Lies,
If a kingdom be divided against it self, that kingdom cannot stand, and if a house be divided against it self, that house cannot stand, Mar. 3.24, 25. Not the house of God, not the family of Christ, in what Kingdom or Nation soever established:
If a Kingdom be divided against it self, that Kingdom cannot stand, and if a house be divided against it self, that house cannot stand, Mar. 3.24, 25. Not the house of God, not the family of christ, in what Kingdom or nation soever established:
cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn31 n1, cst n1 vmbx vvi, cc cs dt n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn31 n1, cst n1 vmbx vvi, np1 crd, crd xx dt n1 pp-f np1, xx dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 av vvn:
All the Kingdoms and Nations in Christendom, ancient and modern, from the first to these last and worst of times, have felt, by sad experience, the bitter effects of divisions and errors in Religion;
All the Kingdoms and nations in Christendom, ancient and modern, from the First to these last and worst of times, have felt, by sad experience, the bitter effects of divisions and errors in Religion;
d dt n2 cc n2 p-acp np1, j cc j, p-acp dt ord p-acp d ord cc js pp-f n2, vhb vvn, p-acp j n1, dt j n2 pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp n1;
which took beginning from the prophesying of Lies, and overspreading of mistakes and errors in Religion, sowing the seeds of Schism, Faction and Sedition, in separate and divided meetings, or Conventicles in private;
which took beginning from the prophesying of Lies, and overspreading of mistakes and errors in Religion, sowing the seeds of Schism, Faction and Sedition, in separate and divided meetings, or Conventicles in private;
r-crq vvd n1 p-acp dt vvg pp-f vvz, cc vvg pp-f n2 cc n2 p-acp n1, vvg dt n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp vvi cc j-vvn n2, cc n2 p-acp j;
some of whose Factors and Followers, do really intend, all do certainly tend to involve this Church and Kingdom, into the sad condition of intestine war, blood and Confusion, from whence by the great mercy of God, we so lately escaped.
Some of whose Factors and Followers, do really intend, all do Certainly tend to involve this Church and Kingdom, into the sad condition of intestine war, blood and Confusion, from whence by the great mercy of God, we so lately escaped.
d pp-f rg-crq n2 cc n2, vdb av-j vvi, d vdb av-j vvb pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, n1 cc n1, p-acp c-crq p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, pns12 av av-j vvn.
