The mutual duties of elders and people Delivered in a discourse at Beckles in Suffolk, Octob. 13. 1697. At the setting apart of Mr. John Killinghal, to the office of an elder, over a Church of Christ there. By John Stackhouse, elder of a Church of Christ in Norwich.
and he sent Timothy from Athens, that he might establish them; and comfort them, that they might not be moved by their afflictions, Chap. 3. ver. 2, 3. And upon Timothy 's return, he wrote from Corinth this first Epistle,
and he sent Timothy from Athens, that he might establish them; and Comfort them, that they might not be moved by their afflictions, Chap. 3. ver. 2, 3. And upon Timothy is return, he wrote from Corinth this First Epistle,
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Having in this Epistle declared the Truths of the Gospel to them, and variously instructed them, he comes to exhort them to those Duties, that might make their Communion comfortable and edifying, Chap. 5. v. 11. Wherefore comfort your selves together,
Having in this Epistle declared the Truths of the Gospel to them, and variously instructed them, he comes to exhort them to those Duties, that might make their Communion comfortable and edifying, Chap. 5. v. 11. Wherefore Comfort your selves together,
for howsoever careful they might be in the discharge of those Christian Duties of mutual Exhortation and Comfort, yet they must not think their Ministers needless.
for howsoever careful they might be in the discharge of those Christian Duties of mutual Exhortation and Comfort, yet they must not think their Ministers needless.
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but Elders do it in the Authority of Christ, as sent by him; and as you may expect God's gracious Blessing upon your admonishing, and comforting one another,
but Elders do it in the authority of christ, as sent by him; and as you may expect God's gracious Blessing upon your admonishing, and comforting one Another,
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so much more may you expect it from the Ministry of them that are set over you, Heb. 10. 24, 25. Let us consider one another, to provoke unto love, and to good works;
so much more may you expect it from the Ministry of them that Are Set over you, Hebrew 10. 24, 25. Let us Consider one Another, to provoke unto love, and to good works;
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In the Text observe, First, A loving and earnest Compellation, we beseech you Brethren; and oh that we could at this time so beseech you, as that we might prevail.
In the Text observe, First, A loving and earnest Compellation, we beseech you Brothers; and o that we could At this time so beseech you, as that we might prevail.
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That (Beloved) is our desire, and the end of all our Labour, to make suitable impressions of the Word of God upon your Souls, by the power of the Spirit accompanying our Labours, that we might be able to say as the Apostle does, 1 Cor. 9. 1. Ye are our Work in the Lord. 2. You have their Dignity:
That (beloved) is our desire, and the end of all our Labour, to make suitable impressions of the Word of God upon your Souls, by the power of the Spirit accompanying our Labours, that we might be able to say as the Apostle does, 1 Cor. 9. 1. You Are our Work in the Lord. 2. You have their Dignity:
They are set over you; that is, To rule you, and govern you, NONLATINALPHABET, such as stand before you, (that is the first signification of the word) such as do excel you, or that rule you. So the word is rendred, 1 Tim. 3. 4, 5. One that Ruleth well his own House, having his Children in subjection with all gravity;
They Are Set over you; that is, To Rule you, and govern you,, such as stand before you, (that is the First signification of the word) such as do excel you, or that Rule you. So the word is rendered, 1 Tim. 3. 4, 5. One that Ruleth well his own House, having his Children in subjection with all gravity;
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for if a Man know not how to Rule his own House, how shall he take care of the Church of God? The same word, in both Verses, is rendred to Rule, which in the Text is rendred by being over. Tho' it is not so absolute a Rule,
for if a Man know not how to Rule his own House, how shall he take care of the Church of God? The same word, in both Verses, is rendered to Rule, which in the Text is rendered by being over. Though it is not so absolute a Rule,
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Thirdly, These Persons are described from one special instance of their Work, they admonish you. The third Particular is the Duty of the People to their Ministers;
Thirdly, These Persons Are described from one special instance of their Work, they admonish you. The third Particular is the Duty of the People to their Ministers;
they to whom these Duties are to be performed, being so described as before, there is great Evidence that those Duties must be performed to them. I. They must know them:
they to whom these Duties Are to be performed, being so described as before, there is great Evidence that those Duties must be performed to them. I. They must know them:
Now to know doth signifie more than barely the being acquainted with them, and giving them an opportunity of being acquainted with you, (tho' some Church-Members are very much guilty of neglecting that) and it implies more than barely to know their Gifts;
Now to know does signify more than barely the being acquainted with them, and giving them an opportunity of being acquainted with you, (though Some Church-Members Are very much guilty of neglecting that) and it Implies more than barely to know their Gifts;
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As not knowing signifies neglecting, as it was spoken to Christ, in Isaiah 55. 5. Thou shalt call a Nation that thou knowest not, whom thou hadst neglected for so many Ages.
As not knowing signifies neglecting, as it was spoken to christ, in Isaiah 55. 5. Thou shalt call a nation that thou Knowest not, whom thou Hadst neglected for so many Ages.
and the Office it self being determined by the Sacrifice of our great High-Priest Jesus Christ, who hath accomplished all that was tipified by that Office, which was now become nothing but a matter of Traffick for Gain, and worldly Grandure. 2. Know them;
and the Office it self being determined by the Sacrifice of our great High-Priest jesus christ, who hath accomplished all that was tipified by that Office, which was now become nothing but a matter of Traffic for Gain, and worldly Grandeur. 2. Know them;
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as in that passionate Lamentation of our Redeemer over Jerusalem, Luke 19. 42. Oh that thou hadst known in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace.
as in that passionate Lamentation of our Redeemer over Jerusalem, Lycia 19. 42. O that thou Hadst known in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace.
That is, Oh that thou hadst minded them, and hadst considered them: So Paul knowing that one part of the Counsel were Pharisees, and the other Sadduces; that is, considering it.
That is, O that thou Hadst minded them, and Hadst considered them: So Paul knowing that one part of the Counsel were Pharisees, and the other Sadducees; that is, considering it.
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The righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, Prov. 12. 10. In the Hebrew it is, he knows it; and much more should you regard the Life of your Elders.
The righteous man Regardeth the life of his beast, Curae 12. 10. In the Hebrew it is, he knows it; and much more should you regard the Life of your Elders.
4. Knowing imports loving; the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, Psalm 1. 6. Depart from me, I know you not, Matth. 7. 23. If any man love God, the same is known of God, 1 Cor. 8. 3. i. e. If any Man love God, the same is beloved of God;
4. Knowing imports loving; the Lord Knoweth the Way of the righteous, Psalm 1. 6. Depart from me, I know you not, Matthew 7. 23. If any man love God, the same is known of God, 1 Cor. 8. 3. i. e. If any Man love God, the same is Beloved of God;
II. But, Secondly, You must esteem them very highly, NONLATINALPHABET, superabundantly; Oh be not afraid that you should abound too much in your esteeming them. III.
II But, Secondly, You must esteem them very highly,, superabundantly; O be not afraid that you should abound too much in your esteeming them. III.
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Or else this, Be at Peace among your selves, may be joined to the former as a means, and then you may understand it thus, mutual Peace will help you to carry it to your Elders according to your Duty;
Or Else this, Be At Peace among your selves, may be joined to the former as a means, and then you may understand it thus, mutual Peace will help you to carry it to your Elders according to your Duty;
From these Verses I propose these Points of Doctrine to you. I. That such as are set over a Church of Christ, must labour among them, and admonish them.
From these Verses I propose these Points of Doctrine to you. I That such as Are Set over a Church of christ, must labour among them, and admonish them.
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And in the right Execution of their Office, and the Duties of their Office, they are over the whole Church, and every Member thereof, tho' as to their Persons they may be under them.
And in the right Execution of their Office, and the Duties of their Office, they Are over the Whole Church, and every Member thereof, though as to their Persons they may be under them.
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tho' a King were in it, yet it belongs to the Master to order and guide the Ship. It is true indeed, that the Elders are the Servants of the Church for Jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4. 5. But you are not from thence to argue, that they are properly your Servants to be commanded by you; but they are Servants;
though a King were in it, yet it belongs to the Master to order and guide the Ship. It is true indeed, that the Elders Are the Servants of the Church for jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4. 5. But you Are not from thence to argue, that they Are properly your Servants to be commanded by you; but they Are Servants;
Thus in Col. 4. 12. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayer, &c. So the Apostle saith, The servant of the Lord must not strive;
Thus in Col. 4. 12. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of christ, salutes you, always labouring fervently for you in prayer, etc. So the Apostle Says, The servant of the Lord must not strive;
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Do I now persuade men or God? or, do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ, Gal. 1. 10. In the same Sence they are called Men of God, 1 Tim. 6. 11. dedicated to his service, in an especial manner;
Do I now persuade men or God? or, do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of christ, Gal. 1. 10. In the same Sense they Are called Men of God, 1 Tim. 6. 11. dedicated to his service, in an especial manner;
and their Authority is not to be taken from them, unless they forfeit their Calling by such Errors and scandalous Enormities as deserve Excommunication;
and their authority is not to be taken from them, unless they forfeit their Calling by such Errors and scandalous Enormities as deserve Excommunication;
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2. They are over the Church, in the Lord; it is not an earthly Dignity, no Magisterial Dictatorship, no rigid Authority, no Secular Grandure belongs to them.
2. They Are over the Church, in the Lord; it is not an earthly Dignity, no Magisterial Dictatorship, no rigid authority, no Secular Grandeur belongs to them.
and do also import a tender Care, Kindness, Compassion, and Watchfulness, that they ought to have of the Flock. 1 Tim. 3. 5. How shall he care for the House of God? They do also import their faithfulness,
and do also import a tender Care, Kindness, Compassion, and Watchfulness, that they ought to have of the Flock. 1 Tim. 3. 5. How shall he care for the House of God? They do also import their faithfulness,
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1. They are called the Messengers of the Lord of Hosts, Mal. 2. 7. They are called the Angels of the Churches; Angels sent by Jesus Christ unto the Churches, Rev. 1. 20. They are called Ambassadors to treat with Sinners in the Name of Jesus Christ, 2 Cor. 5. 20. And they must not speak their own Words, but their Lords Words;
1. They Are called the Messengers of the Lord of Hosts, Malachi 2. 7. They Are called the Angels of the Churches; Angels sent by jesus christ unto the Churches, Rev. 1. 20. They Are called ambassadors to Treat with Sinners in the Name of jesus christ, 2 Cor. 5. 20. And they must not speak their own Words, but their lords Words;
and they are compassionately to intreat poor Rebels to seek Peace with Christ; and they are carefully to watch to preserve Peace between Christ and poor Souls.
and they Are compassionately to entreat poor Rebels to seek Peace with christ; and they Are carefully to watch to preserve Peace between christ and poor Souls.
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Micha in Mount Ephraim, Judges 17. 10. desired the Levite to be a Father to him; the Men of Dan told the Levite, That it was better for him to be a Father to a whole Tribe, than to a private House.
Micah in Mount Ephraim, Judges 17. 10. desired thee Levite to be a Father to him; the Men of Dan told the Levite, That it was better for him to be a Father to a Whole Tribe, than to a private House.
as the Apostle tells the Galatians, Gal. 4. 19. he did on their behalf; and they must also be tenderly affectionate, and solicitous for the good of their People:
as the Apostle tells the Galatians, Gal. 4. 19. he did on their behalf; and they must also be tenderly affectionate, and solicitous for the good of their People:
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As ye know, saith the Apostle to the Thessalonians, how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, (as a Father doth his Children,) 1 Thess. 2. 11. They are Fathers that must comfort,
As you know, Says the Apostle to the Thessalonians, how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, (as a Father does his Children,) 1 Thess 2. 11. They Are Father's that must Comfort,
and so you may find it in the Margin of your Bibles, and it doth import guiding with some kind of Authority, in the Name of Jesus Christ: It is the same word that is attributed to Christ, Matth. 2. 6. when it's said, that out of Bethlehem should come a Governor, that shall rule my People Israel.
and so you may find it in the Margin of your Bibles, and it does import guiding with Some kind of authority, in the Name of jesus christ: It is the same word that is attributed to christ, Matthew 2. 6. when it's said, that out of Bethlehem should come a Governor, that shall Rule my People Israel.
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It is true of the chief Shepherd, and proportionably of under Shepherds, each of them, that their Sheep must hear his Voice, and he leadeth them out, and when he puts forth his own Sheep, he goes before them, and the Sheep follow him,
It is true of the chief Shepherd, and proportionably of under Shepherd's, each of them, that their Sheep must hear his Voice, and he leads them out, and when he puts forth his own Sheep, he Goes before them, and the Sheep follow him,
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and they must be diligent and careful, to give every one their portion of Meat in due season, Luke 12. 42, 43. Who then is that faithful and wise Steward, whom his Lord shall make Ruler over his Houshold, to give them their portion of Meat in due season? Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord when he cometh, shall find so doing.
and they must be diligent and careful, to give every one their portion of Meat in due season, Lycia 12. 42, 43. Who then is that faithful and wise Steward, whom his Lord shall make Ruler over his Household, to give them their portion of Meat in due season? Blessed is that Servant, whom his Lord when he comes, shall find so doing.
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so the Duty of a Watchman is described, Isa. 21. 8. Let none say in mockery, Watchman, what of the Night? Watchman, what of the Night? We tell you in the Name of the Lord, (Ver. 11, 12.) the Morning cometh, a bright Morning of National Peace;
so the Duty of a Watchman is described, Isaiah 21. 8. Let none say in mockery, Watchman, what of the Night? Watchman, what of the Night? We tell you in the Name of the Lord, (Ver. 11, 12.) the Morning comes, a bright Morning of National Peace;
This Evil comes upon us because we did not hearken unto the Voice of our Watchmen warning us, we obeyed not the Voice of our Teachers, and despised Instruction.
This Evil comes upon us Because we did not harken unto the Voice of our Watchmen warning us, we obeyed not the Voice of our Teachers, and despised Instruction.
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6. They are called Overseers or Bishops. Feed the Church of God, whereof the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, Acts 20. 28. If a Man desireth the Office of a Bishop, he desireth a good work, 1 Tim. 2. 1. But hereby is not to be understood,
6. They Are called Overseers or Bishops. Feed the Church of God, whereof the Holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, Acts 20. 28. If a Man Desires the Office of a Bishop, he Desires a good work, 1 Tim. 2. 1. But hereby is not to be understood,
They are to oversee the Flock with great Care, and with great Diligence; therefore they must take the oversight of them, not by constraint, but willingly;
They Are to oversee the Flock with great Care, and with great Diligence; Therefore they must take the oversight of them, not by constraint, but willingly;
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7. They be NONLATINALPHABET, Shepherds or Pastors, and they must feed the People with Knowledge and Understanding, Jer. 3. 15. It is true of Christ the chief Shepherd,
7. They be, Shepherd's or Pastors, and they must feed the People with Knowledge and Understanding, Jer. 3. 15. It is true of christ the chief Shepherd,
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But still it must be remembred, that Christ is the chief Shepherd of our Souls, 1 Pet. 2. 25. & 5. 4. And all Men that he doth set over one or other of his Churches, they are but under Shepherds; all that they deliver truly and soundly, they have it from Christ, that one Shepherd, Eccles. 12. 11. And they must, being under Shepherds, imitate the Example of our Great Shepherd, of whom it is prophesied in Isa. 40. 11. He shall feed his Flock like a Shepherd, he shall gather the Lambs with his Arm,
But still it must be remembered, that christ is the chief Shepherd of our Souls, 1 Pet. 2. 25. & 5. 4. And all Men that he does Set over one or other of his Churches, they Are but under Shepherd's; all that they deliver truly and soundly, they have it from christ, that one Shepherd, Eccles. 12. 11. And they must, being under Shepherd's, imitate the Exampl of our Great Shepherd, of whom it is prophesied in Isaiah 40. 11. He shall feed his Flock like a Shepherd, he shall gather the Lambs with his Arm,
Thus must Shepherds in the Churches do, they must care for the tender Lambs, they must care for those that are oppress'd with Infirmities, they must not over-drive the Flock,
Thus must Shepherd's in the Churches do, they must care for the tender Lambs, they must care for those that Are oppressed with Infirmities, they must not overdrive the Flock,
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They must be very careful to avoid that reproof that God gives by Ezekiel against the Shepherds in that day, Ezek. 34. 2, 3, 4. Woe be to the Shepherds of Israel, that feed themselves;
They must be very careful to avoid that reproof that God gives by Ezekielem against the Shepherd's in that day, Ezekiel 34. 2, 3, 4. Woe be to the Shepherd's of Israel, that feed themselves;
Oh this is a severe Reproof, a dreadful Charge to be given in against any that are called to be Shepherds or Pastors; it behoves us all to keep our selves unspotted, and to be faithful.
O this is a severe Reproof, a dreadful Charge to be given in against any that Are called to be Shepherd's or Pastors; it behoves us all to keep our selves unspotted, and to be faithful.
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8. They are called NONLATINALPHABET, Teachers, or Doctors, Isa. 20. v. 30. Thine eyes shall see thy Teachers, they shall no more be removed into corners.
8. They Are called, Teachers, or Doctors, Isaiah 20. v. 30. Thine eyes shall see thy Teachers, they shall no more be removed into corners.
and convince gain-sayers, Titus 1. 8. They must exhort, instruct, and comfort the Church, with all Authority; these things command and teach, 1 Tim. 4. 11. Charge them that are rich in this World, cap. 6. 17. They must reprove publickly such as do sin publickly;
and convince gainsayers, Titus 1. 8. They must exhort, instruct, and Comfort the Church, with all authority; these things command and teach, 1 Tim. 4. 11. Charge them that Are rich in this World, cap. 6. 17. They must reprove publicly such as do sin publicly;
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9. And lastly, They are called NONLATINALPHABET, Elders, or Presbyters. If any Man be sick, let him send for the Elders of the Church, James 5. 14. The Elders that are among you, I exhort, who am also an Elder, 1 Pet. 5. 1. But with Elders there must be Wisdom, and an Ability to give Counsel, and Gravity; they must not be Novices, they must Rule well, and be Examples to the People.
9. And lastly, They Are called, Elders, or Presbyters. If any Man be sick, let him send for the Elders of the Church, James 5. 14. The Elders that Are among you, I exhort, who am also an Elder, 1 Pet. 5. 1. But with Elders there must be Wisdom, and an Ability to give Counsel, and Gravity; they must not be novices, they must Rule well, and be Examples to the People.
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1. It is a Power communicated by Christ's Word of Command, or Institution; the Constitutions of the Gospel do prescribe it, Matth. 28. 20. teaching them to do whatsoever things I have commanded you:
1. It is a Power communicated by Christ's Word of Command, or Institution; the Constitutions of the Gospel do prescribe it, Matthew 28. 20. teaching them to do whatsoever things I have commanded you:
2. The Rule that Chrst hath entrusted and committed to them by his Word, is the guidance of the Church, in all things belonging to the Worship of God;
2. The Rule that Christ hath Entrusted and committed to them by his Word, is the guidance of the Church, in all things belonging to the Worship of God;
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The Church chuseth them, and the Holy Ghost makes them Overseers, Acts 20. 28. They are sent by Christ, John 13. 20. He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me;
The Church chooseth them, and the Holy Ghost makes them Overseers, Acts 20. 28. They Are sent by christ, John 13. 20. He that receives whomsoever I send, receives me;
4. The Obligation of the Members of the Church, to a free, and voluntary, and uncompelled Obedience to them, doth arise from the Authority of Jesus Christ, which the Elders exercise according to his Laws.
4. The Obligation of the Members of the Church, to a free, and voluntary, and uncompelled obedience to them, does arise from the authority of jesus christ, which the Elders exercise according to his Laws.
The Church doth in consenting exercise their Liberty, and their Privilege, according to the order of the Gospel, (for the order of the Gospel is such, that no act can take place in the Church without their own consent) but whilst the Church doth thus exercise their Liberty,
The Church does in consenting exercise their Liberty, and their Privilege, according to the order of the Gospel, (for the order of the Gospel is such, that no act can take place in the Church without their own consent) but while the Church does thus exercise their Liberty,
They must not act Imperiously, nor Precariously, but they are to act in their Ministration with all Authority; and this Authority is not their own Authority, but Christ's;
They must not act Imperiously, nor Precariously, but they Are to act in their Ministration with all authority; and this authority is not their own authority, but Christ's;
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and the Authority of Christ must be be freely owned; no Man must despise them. Thus I have spoken to their Dignity, they are over you, in the Lord. II. Consider their Work;
and the authority of christ must be be freely owned; no Man must despise them. Thus I have spoken to their Dignity, they Are over you, in the Lord. II Consider their Work;
There seems to be a transposition of these words, for the work of the Ministry, which lieth in those two things here named, the jointing in of the Saints into Christ,
There seems to be a transposition of these words, for the work of the Ministry, which lies in those two things Here nam, the jointing in of the Saints into christ,
They must not corrupt and mingle the pure Word of God, with the sophistical Notions and Errors of Men, 2 Cor. 2. 17. They must not lay wood, and hay, and stubble upon the foundation;
They must not corrupt and mingle the pure Word of God, with the sophistical Notions and Errors of Men, 2 Cor. 2. 17. They must not lay wood, and hay, and stubble upon the Foundation;
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for they watch for your Souls. They must watch with great care, and great diligence; tho' thereby they be exposed to great trouble, and great danger:
for they watch for your Souls. They must watch with great care, and great diligence; though thereby they be exposed to great trouble, and great danger:
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They must be very watchful, lest by some means the Tempter should tempt any, and their labour should be in vain, 1 Thess. 3. 5. They must warn them when any danger approacheth;
They must be very watchful, lest by Some means the Tempter should tempt any, and their labour should be in vain, 1 Thess 3. 5. They must warn them when any danger Approaches;
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the same wicked Man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thy hands, &c. Bear with us, Beloved, if we seem unto you to be too earnest, and too warm in our Admonitions and Reproofs;
the same wicked Man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require At thy hands, etc. Bear with us, beloved, if we seem unto you to be too earnest, and too warm in our Admonitions and Reproofs;
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They must do this with great gentleness and compassion, with simpathizing Bowels, and condescending Love; such the Apostle tells the Thessalonions was his Carriage towards them, 1 Thess. 2. 7, 8. We were gentle among you, even as a Nurse cherisheth her Children:
They must do this with great gentleness and compassion, with sympathizing Bowels, and condescending Love; such the Apostle tells the Thessalonians was his Carriage towards them, 1 Thess 2. 7, 8. We were gentle among you, even as a Nurse Cherishes her Children:
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but also our own Souls, because you were very dear unto us. So also he chargeth us, 1 Thess. 5. 14. Brotherly Love doth oblige all to attend unto this Duty;
but also our own Souls, Because you were very dear unto us. So also he charges us, 1 Thess 5. 14. Brotherly Love does oblige all to attend unto this Duty;
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They are to do this generally in their publick preaching of the Gospel, and also particularly from House to House: Thus the Apostle declared his diligence, Acts 20. 20. I have kept back nothing that was profitable to you;
They Are to do this generally in their public preaching of the Gospel, and also particularly from House to House: Thus the Apostle declared his diligence, Acts 20. 20. I have kept back nothing that was profitable to you;
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4. They are to defend, and maintain the Truth, against all Corruption and Error, 2 Tim. 1. 13, 14. Hold fast the form of sound words, in Faith and Love, which is in Christ Jesus.
4. They Are to defend, and maintain the Truth, against all Corruption and Error, 2 Tim. 1. 13, 14. Hold fast the from of found words, in Faith and Love, which is in christ jesus.
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we must contend earnestly for the Faith which was once delivered to the Saints, Jude 3. v. We must watch against grievous Wolves entering in amongst us:
we must contend earnestly for the Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints, U^de 3. v. We must watch against grievous Wolves entering in among us:
This is the Charge given to the Elders in Acts 20. 28, 29. The Churches, and especially the Angels of the Churches, Rev. 2. 2. must try them that say they are Apostles, and are not;
This is the Charge given to the Elders in Acts 20. 28, 29. The Churches, and especially the Angels of the Churches, Rev. 2. 2. must try them that say they Are Apostles, and Are not;
Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of these Commandments, and shall teach Men so, shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven, Matth. 5. 19. If you teach it not in your Preaching, and teach it in your Example, that any of the Commands of Christ are too little to be regarded;
Whosoever Therefore shall break one of the least of these commandments, and shall teach Men so, shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven, Matthew 5. 19. If you teach it not in your Preaching, and teach it in your Exampl, that any of the Commands of christ Are too little to be regarded;
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So the Apostle chargeth Timothy, 1 Tim 4. v. 12. Be thou an example of the Believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
So the Apostle charges Timothy, 1 Tim 4. v. 12. Be thou an Exampl of the Believers, in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity.
And in 2 Tim. 2. 22. Flee also youthful lusts; but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
And in 2 Tim. 2. 22. Flee also youthful Lustiest; but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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Elders are set up in a golden Candlestick to be Lights, and they must be pure Lights, they must be burning and shining Lights; if there be any filthiness in them, it will lessen the Light,
Elders Are Set up in a golden Candlestick to be Lights, and they must be pure Lights, they must be burning and shining Lights; if there be any filthiness in them, it will lessen the Light,
and caught nothing, Luke 5. 5. The work of the Ministry, my Beloved, is a go•d work, and it is a work that may be desired, 1 Tim. 3. 1. But it may not be desired for Honours sake,
and caught nothing, Luke 5. 5. The work of the Ministry, my beloved, is a go•d work, and it is a work that may be desired, 1 Tim. 3. 1. But it may not be desired for Honours sake,
there is a giving attendance to Reading, Meditation, and Prayer, which is commanded them, that so they may faithfully discharge the Duty of their Office. 1 Tim. 4. 13. Till I come give attendance to Reading, to Exhortation, to Doctrine:
there is a giving attendance to Reading, Meditation, and Prayer, which is commanded them, that so they may faithfully discharge the Duty of their Office. 1 Tim. 4. 13. Till I come give attendance to Reading, to Exhortation, to Doctrine:
They labour with their own Hearts, for they must be careful of their own Souls, 1 Cor. 9. 27. If they be keepers of others Vineyard, and do not keep their own Vineyard, if they do not take heed to themselves, that they may save themselves, as well as others, they shall be found Fools in the Issue of their Labours. And as they have hard labour with their own Hearts,
They labour with their own Hearts, for they must be careful of their own Souls, 1 Cor. 9. 27. If they be keepers of Others Vineyard, and do not keep their own Vineyard, if they do not take heed to themselves, that they may save themselves, as well as Others, they shall be found Fools in the Issue of their Labours. And as they have hard labour with their own Hearts,
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3. It is Labour for which they many times have little thanks given them. Thus the Apostle tells the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 12. 15. I will very gladly spend,
3. It is Labour for which they many times have little thanks given them. Thus the Apostle tells the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 12. 15. I will very gladly spend,
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So great an Apostle, met with so mean a requital, from those whom he had by his preaching Converted; and other Elders do many times meet with a discouraging requital, the more abundantly they love them, the less they are beloved by them:
So great an Apostle, met with so mean a requital, from those whom he had by his preaching Converted; and other Elders do many times meet with a discouraging requital, the more abundantly they love them, the less they Are Beloved by them:
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they are many times counted enemies, because they tell the people the truth, as the Galatians did account Paul; whereof he complains, Gal. 4. 16. 4. It's hard Labour, wherein many times they have little success.
they Are many times counted enemies, Because they tell the people the truth, as the Galatians did account Paul; whereof he complains, Gal. 4. 16. 4. It's hard Labour, wherein many times they have little success.
So also, 2 Tim. 2. v. 9, 10. and 2 Cor. 11. 23. — 27 v. They that are called to this Work, must endure hardness as good Soldiers of Jesus Christ. So we are commanded;
So also, 2 Tim. 2. v. 9, 10. and 2 Cor. 11. 23. — 27 v. They that Are called to this Work, must endure hardness as good Soldiers of jesus christ. So we Are commanded;
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labour of the Brains, labour with the Heart, labour that they have little thanks for, labour that they have often little success in, labour in which they many times suffer great and hard things.
labour of the Brains, labour with the Heart, labour that they have little thanks for, labour that they have often little success in, labour in which they many times suffer great and hard things.
Thus must we take heed to save our own Souls, and those that hear us; and we must take heed that we be faithful, that the blood of none be required at our hands.
Thus must we take heed to save our own Souls, and those that hear us; and we must take heed that we be faithful, that the blood of none be required At our hands.
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I call you, saith the Apostle, to witness that I am free from the blood of all Men, Acts 20. 26. If the blood of any, to whom we preach, should be required at our Hands,
I call you, Says the Apostle, to witness that I am free from the blood of all Men, Acts 20. 26. If the blood of any, to whom we preach, should be required At our Hands,
It was a great thing the Apostle said, I know nothing by myself, I know nothing wherein I have failed in the work of my Ministry to you, yet am I not hereby justified;
It was a great thing the Apostle said, I know nothing by myself, I know nothing wherein I have failed in the work of my Ministry to you, yet am I not hereby justified;
for Christ knoweth my Work more perfectly than Man doth, 1 Cor. 4. 4. But as for us poor sinners, we dare not say, that we know no thing by our selves;
for christ Knoweth my Work more perfectly than Man does, 1 Cor. 4. 4. But as for us poor Sinners, we Dare not say, that we know no thing by our selves;
We are not sufficient of our selves, to think any thing as of our selves, our sufficiency is of God, 2 Cor. 3. 5. Elders must walk humbly with their God, on whom they depend for all their Supplies;
We Are not sufficient of our selves, to think any thing as of our selves, our sufficiency is of God, 2 Cor. 3. 5. Elders must walk humbly with their God, on whom they depend for all their Supplies;
their Office, and all their Abilities for their Office, are freely given them from the Grace of Christ: And they must also walk humbly with them, that they are set over;
their Office, and all their Abilities for their Office, Are freely given them from the Grace of christ: And they must also walk humbly with them, that they Are Set over;
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And if Paul himself did, how much more must we, beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ? Elders must not lift up themselves above their Brethren;
And if Paul himself did, how much more must we, beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of christ? Elders must not lift up themselves above their Brothers;
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they must fear, lest being lifted up with pride, they should fall into the condemnation of the Devil, 1 Tim. 3. 6. 3. Let us who are called to this Work and Labour, give thanks unto Jesus Christ, who calleth and helpeth us;
they must Fear, lest being lifted up with pride, they should fallen into the condemnation of the devil, 1 Tim. 3. 6. 3. Let us who Are called to this Work and Labour, give thanks unto jesus christ, who calls and Helpeth us;
I thank God, saith the Apostle, who enabled me, and counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 1 Tim. 1. 12. It is matter of Thanksgiving from us, that God should count us faithful, and make us faithful; and that God should enable us to labour, and make us able Ministers of the New Testament;
I thank God, Says the Apostle, who enabled me, and counted me faithful, putting me into the Ministry, 1 Tim. 1. 12. It is matter of Thanksgiving from us, that God should count us faithful, and make us faithful; and that God should enable us to labour, and make us able Ministers of the New Testament;
in all things to approve our selves as the Ministers of God, in much Patience, in Afflictions, in Necessities, in Distresses, in Labours, in Watchings in Fastings, by Pureness, by Knowledge, by Long-suffering, by Kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by Love unfeigned.
in all things to approve our selves as the Ministers of God, in much Patience, in Afflictions, in Necessities, in Distresses, in Labours, in Watchings in Fastings, by Pureness, by Knowledge, by Long-suffering, by Kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by Love unfeigned.
and that we may be enabled so to do, we must seek to abound more in love to the Lord Jesus Christ, John 21 15. and in love to the Souls of the People, 1 Thess. 2. 8.
and that we may be enabled so to do, we must seek to abound more in love to the Lord jesus christ, John 21 15. and in love to the Souls of the People, 1 Thess 2. 8.
you must highly esteem them, for they are worthy of double Honour. The Apostle tells the Galatians, that they had once such an esteem of him, Gal. 4. 14. My temptation that was in my Flesh ye despised not, nor rejected;
you must highly esteem them, for they Are worthy of double Honour. The Apostle tells the Galatians, that they had once such an esteem of him, Gal. 4. 14. My temptation that was in my Flesh you despised not, nor rejected;
And let not any that have more years than their Elders that are set over them think, that therefore they are not obliged to honour and reverence them, being younger; the Scripture charge is, Let no Man despise thy youth, 1 Tim. 4. 12.
And let not any that have more Years than their Elders that Are Set over them think, that Therefore they Are not obliged to honour and Reverence them, being younger; the Scripture charge is, Let no Man despise thy youth, 1 Tim. 4. 12.
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Heb. 13. 17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves: Obey their Teachings, and submit to their Admonitions, Reproofs, and Government;
Hebrew 13. 17. Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves: Obey their Teachings, and submit to their Admonitions, Reproofs, and Government;
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4. You must pray earnestly for your Elders, Heb. 13. 18. Pray for us, for we trust we have a good Conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
4. You must pray earnestly for your Elders, Hebrew 13. 18. Pray for us, for we trust we have a good Conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
as the Apostle calls upon the Ephesians, cap. 6. 19. Pray for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth b•ldly to make known the Mystery of the Gospel;
as the Apostle calls upon the Ephesians, cap. 6. 19. Pray for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my Mouth b•ldly to make known the Mystery of the Gospel;
and the Love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me, in your prayers to God for me, that I may be delivered from them that believe not in Judea,
and the Love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me, in your Prayers to God for me, that I may be Delivered from them that believe not in Judea,
This shall turn, to my Salvation, thro' your prayers, and the supplies of the Spirit of Christ, Phil. 1. 19. Pray also that God would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest, Luke 10. 2.
This shall turn, to my Salvation, through your Prayers, and the supplies of the Spirit of christ, Philip 1. 19. Pray also that God would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest, Lycia 10. 2.
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and from the cumber of the World, that they must not have their minds perplexed, or diverted, from their Studies, by outward straits, or worldly entanglements:
and from the cumber of the World, that they must not have their minds perplexed, or diverted, from their Studies, by outward straits, or worldly entanglements:
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Yea, you may supply them so, that they may be able to shew Hospitality, and Charity. The Scripture is very express for this, 1 Cor. 9. 7. Who goeth a Warfare any t•me at his own charge? who planteth a Vineyard,
Yea, you may supply them so, that they may be able to show Hospitality, and Charity. The Scripture is very express for this, 1 Cor. 9. 7. Who Goes a Warfare any t•me At his own charge? who plants a Vineyard,
and eate•h not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a Flock, and eateth not of the Milk of the Flock? vers. 14. Even so hath the Lord ordained, that they who preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
and eate•h not of the fruit thereof? or who feeds a Flock, and Eateth not of the Milk of the Flock? vers. 14. Even so hath the Lord ordained, that they who preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel.
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So Gal. 6. 6. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate to him that teacheth in all good things, Matth. 10. 10. The Labourer is worthy of his Hire.
So Gal. 6. 6. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate to him that Teaches in all good things, Matthew 10. 10. The Labourer is worthy of his Hire.
It was Jeroboam 's policy to make Priests of the lowest of the people, and many do account it policy to keep their Ministers bare, that so they may still be the lowest of the people;
It was Jeroboam is policy to make Priests of the lowest of the people, and many do account it policy to keep their Ministers bore, that so they may still be the lowest of the people;
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as I say Ministers must not be Hirelings) so when you given them a little, you must not any of you think that you may treat them as if they were Hirelings; you must none of you expect to command them in their work,
as I say Ministers must not be Hirelings) so when you given them a little, you must not any of you think that you may Treat them as if they were Hirelings; you must none of you expect to command them in their work,
so that they may have a comfortable subsistance among you, 1 Cor. 9. 11. If we have sown to you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? The Apostle tells the Romans in cap. 15. 27. that the Churches of Greece were Debtors unto the Saints at Jerusalem, because from them first came the Gospel Ministration and Ordinances,
so that they may have a comfortable subsistence among you, 1 Cor. 9. 11. If we have sown to you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? The Apostle tells the Romans in cap. 15. 27. that the Churches of Greece were Debtors unto the Saints At Jerusalem, Because from them First Come the Gospel Ministration and Ordinances,
Oh! do not you in a time of distress, when your Shepherd is aimed at, run away according to the Proverb, I will smite the Shepherd, and the Sheep shall be scattered:
Oh! do not you in a time of distress, when your Shepherd is aimed At, run away according to the Proverb, I will smite the Shepherd, and the Sheep shall be scattered:
and when he brought the Army of the Syrians into the midst of Samaria, Jehoram cryed out, My Father, my Father, shall I smite them? 2 Kings 6. 21. but when Elisha did not help Jehoram against the Famine,
and when he brought the Army of the Syrians into the midst of Samaria, jehoram cried out, My Father, my Father, shall I smite them? 2 Kings 6. 21. but when Elisha did not help jehoram against the Famine,
so soon as he expected, then he vowed he would take off Elisha's Head, v. 31. so that the honour he gave him, was not for his works sake, but because he had some great benefit by him.
so soon as he expected, then he vowed he would take off Elisha's Head, v. 31. so that the honour he gave him, was not for his works sake, but Because he had Some great benefit by him.
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Job 6. 27. but when they did disgust his spiritual Doctrine, then they forsook him, v. 60, 66. and when they could not bear his close reproofs (he told them, they did the work of their Father the Devil) then they took up Stones to stone him, Joh. 8. 39, 40, 59. Beloved,
Job 6. 27. but when they did disgust his spiritual Doctrine, then they forsook him, v. 60, 66. and when they could not bear his close reproofs (he told them, they did the work of their Father the devil) then they took up Stones to stone him, John 8. 39, 40, 59. beloved,
if you do limit your respect and kindness to your Elders, by such low Motives, as their natural gifts, learning, fine pleasing language, popularity, pliableness to your humours,
if you do limit your respect and kindness to your Elders, by such low Motives, as their natural Gifts, learning, fine pleasing language, popularity, pliableness to your humours,
and what are your poor Elders that ye murmure against them? if you cast off your Elders, you cast off Christ; if you discourage your Elders, you displease Christ.
and what Are your poor Elders that you murmur against them? if you cast off your Elders, you cast off christ; if you discourage your Elders, you displease christ.
The Church, the body edifies it self in love, Eph. 4. 12, 16. It is foolish for any to think that the Church can be encreased, by lessening of the Elders; your Elders are the Instruments, by which the Lord doth usually dispence spiritual blessings to you, things that accompany Salvation;
The Church, the body Edifies it self in love, Ephesians 4. 12, 16. It is foolish for any to think that the Church can be increased, by lessening of the Elders; your Elders Are the Instruments, by which the Lord does usually dispense spiritual blessings to you, things that accompany Salvation;
your Elders are persons, on whose welfare, the common good of the Church depends, and therefore ought to be preferred in all kinds and degrees of love;
your Elders Are Persons, on whose welfare, the Common good of the Church depends, and Therefore ought to be preferred in all Kinds and Degrees of love;
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they are given for this end, that Christ may dwell among you, by his Spirit and Faith, Psalm 68. 18. That he might fill all things, Eph. 6. 10. That he might fill the Members with more Graces,
they Are given for this end, that christ may dwell among you, by his Spirit and Faith, Psalm 68. 18. That he might fill all things, Ephesians 6. 10. That he might fill the Members with more Graces,
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Consider, I beseech you, they are frail Men like your selves, and that the Wicked do daily vex their righteous Souls, that they have much difficulty in keeping their own Spirits, that they be not overcome by Temptation;
Consider, I beseech you, they Are frail Men like your selves, and that the Wicked do daily vex their righteous Souls, that they have much difficulty in keeping their own Spirits, that they be not overcome by Temptation;
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and if you add further unto this, their Brethrens dealing roughly with them, Oh how will this pierce and grieve them? Consider, I beseech you, they are daily giving an account to the Lord Jesus of the Flock committed to them,
and if you add further unto this, their Brothers' dealing roughly with them, O how will this pierce and grieve them? Consider, I beseech you, they Are daily giving an account to the Lord jesus of the Flock committed to them,
As the Apostle in the behalf of the Philippians, Chap. 2. 16, 17. & Chap. 1. 3, 4, 5. That I may rejoyce in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain;
As the Apostle in the behalf of the Philippians, Chap. 2. 16, 17. & Chap. 1. 3, 4, 5. That I may rejoice in the day of christ, that I have not run in vain, nor laboured in vain;
So likewise to the Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 3. 8, 9. Therefore, Brethren, we are comforted over you all, in all our afflictions, and distresses, by your Faith;
So likewise to the Thessalonians, 1 Thess 3. 8, 9. Therefore, Brothers, we Are comforted over you all, in all our afflictions, and Distresses, by your Faith;
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Was it not a sad thing, that Elijah should make intercession to God against Israel? Rom. 11. 2. And is it not a sad thing that you should stop the Mouths,
Was it not a sad thing, that Elijah should make Intercession to God against Israel? Rom. 11. 2. And is it not a sad thing that you should stop the Mouths,
and exceedingly the more we joyed for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all, 2 Cor. 7. 13. Let your Elders be comforted in your Comforts, let them be refreshed by you all. That is the second Doctrine.
and exceedingly the more we joyed for the joy of Titus, Because his Spirit was refreshed by you all, 2 Cor. 7. 13. Let your Elders be comforted in your Comforts, let them be refreshed by you all. That is the second Doctrine.
1. If any faithful Elders do meet with a contrary carriage from any that are in the Church, let them not despond: They have the Example of their Lord and Master, who suffered the like, Isaiah 49. 4. Then, said I, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain;
1. If any faithful Elders do meet with a contrary carriage from any that Are in the Church, let them not despond: They have the Exampl of their Lord and Master, who suffered the like, Isaiah 49. 4. Then, said I, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain;
and cause us all the trouble he can? I would have come unto you once and again, saith Paul, 1 Thess. 2. 18. but Satan hindred me; he will hinder so far as God permits.
and cause us all the trouble he can? I would have come unto you once and again, Says Paul, 1 Thess 2. 18. but Satan hindered me; he will hinder so Far as God permits.
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Let not any say I, over-do in pressing you, I have the great Apostle giving me an example in my Text, most seriously and most affectionately pressing this Exhortation.
Let not any say I, overdo in pressing you, I have the great Apostle giving me an Exampl in my Text, most seriously and most affectionately pressing this Exhortation.
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and stir up your minds, by way of Remembrance; and if we should be totally negligent in this matter, it would be such a piece of Modesty and Self-denyal,
and stir up your minds, by Way of Remembrance; and if we should be totally negligent in this matter, it would be such a piece of Modesty and Self-denial,
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do not you fall under that reproof, which the Apostle gives the Galatians, Gal. 4. 15, 16. Where is then the blessedness ye speak of? for I bear you record, that if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own Eyes,
do not you fallen under that reproof, which the Apostle gives the Galatians, Gal. 4. 15, 16. Where is then the blessedness you speak of? for I bear you record, that if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own Eyes,
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am I therefore become your Enemy, because I tell you the truth? Let that Love, that appeared warm in your first joyning in this Relation, be still encreasing; let it not presently decay:
am I Therefore become your Enemy, Because I tell you the truth? Let that Love, that appeared warm in your First joining in this Relation, be still increasing; let it not presently decay:
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and say, Look upon Zion, the City of our Solemnities, thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet Habitation, a Tabernacle that shall not be taken down, &c. Isa. 33. 20. Briefly let me mention every part of this Doctrine.
and say, Look upon Zion, the city of our Solemnities, thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet Habitation, a Tabernacle that shall not be taken down, etc. Isaiah 33. 20. Briefly let me mention every part of this Doctrine.
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Therefore, Say to Archippus, take heed to the Ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it, Col. 4. 17. You may not expect Love nor Reverence,
Therefore, Say to Archippus, take heed to the Ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it, Col. 4. 17. You may not expect Love nor reverence,
An Elders carriage in the Church, must be like that of Mordecaies, Esther 10. 3. who was accepted of the multitude of his Brethren, seeking the wealth of his people,
an Elders carriage in the Church, must be like that of Mordecaies, Esther 10. 3. who was accepted of the multitude of his Brothers, seeking the wealth of his people,
Peace doth promote •ll Godliness, and all Honesty, and doth promote the Edification of all, Rom. 14. 19. Let us therefore follow after the things that make for Peace,
Peace does promote •ll Godliness, and all Honesty, and does promote the Edification of all, Rom. 14. 19. Let us Therefore follow After the things that make for Peace,
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and the Devil gets advantage also, to alienate the People from their Duty, and to bring all Mischief into the Church, James 3. 14 If ye have bitter envyings and strifes in your hearts, glory not,
and the devil gets advantage also, to alienate the People from their Duty, and to bring all Mischief into the Church, James 3. 14 If you have bitter envyings and strifes in your hearts, glory not,
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for where envy and strife is, there is confusion, and every evil work, Verse 16. If ye bite and devour one another, take heed lest ye be consumed one of another, Gal. 5. 15. I have shewed you shortly the Truth of the Doctrine.
for where envy and strife is, there is confusion, and every evil work, Verse 16. If you bite and devour one Another, take heed lest you be consumed one of Another, Gal. 5. 15. I have showed you shortly the Truth of the Doctrine.
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Hear how pathetically the Apostle presseth the Exhortation, Eph. 4. 1, 2. 3. I therefore, the Prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the calling, wherewith ye are called;
Hear how pathetically the Apostle Presseth the Exhortation, Ephesians 4. 1, 2. 3. I Therefore, the Prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, that you walk worthy of the calling, wherewith you Are called;
with all lowliness, and meekness, with long-suffering; forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit ▪ in the bond of Peace.
with all lowliness, and meekness, with long-suffering; forbearing one Another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit ▪ in the bound of Peace.
Are you Christians? Do you believe this to be the Word of God, that doth contain the Evidences of your Salvation? And can you easily forget such pathetical Exhortations? Let not the Elders,
are you Christians? Do you believe this to be the Word of God, that does contain the Evidences of your Salvation? And can you Easily forget such pathetical Exhortations? Let not the Elders,
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nor let, I beseech you, any of the Brethren, have cause to complain: As Psalm 120. 6, 7. I have long dwelt with them that hate Peace; I am for Peace;
nor let, I beseech you, any of the Brothers, have cause to complain: As Psalm 120. 6, 7. I have long dwelled with them that hate Peace; I am for Peace;
The Promise of the Land was made to Abraham; but, saith he to Lot, Let there be no strife, my Brother, between me and thee, (Gen. 13. 8, 9.) do thou take thy choice;
The Promise of the Land was made to Abraham; but, Says he to Lot, Let there be no strife, my Brother, between me and thee, (Gen. 13. 8, 9.) do thou take thy choice;
the first in the two Verses following the Text. We exhort you, Brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be patient towards all Men.
the First in the two Verses following the Text. We exhort you, Brothers, warn them that Are unruly, Comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be patient towards all Men.
