THe matter of the Context which St. Paul infers these words upon, is of such Transcendent Nature and Momentous Consequence, that it may well bespeak your attention with that Angel's awakening Preface on the like subject:
THe matter of the Context which Saint Paul infers these words upon, is of such Transcendent Nature and Momentous Consequence, that it may well bespeak your attention with that Angel's awakening Preface on the like Subject:
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As the itching Ears at Athens had never heard before He told it them too, from the UNKNOWN GOD; nor could it enter into the heart of Jew or Gentile, Man or Angel, to conceive, till the Eternal WORD came down from Heaven on purpose to reveal it.
As the itching Ears At Athens had never herd before He told it them too, from the UNKNOWN GOD; nor could it enter into the heart of Jew or Gentile, Man or Angel, to conceive, till the Eternal WORD Come down from Heaven on purpose to reveal it.
'Tis that stupendous Mystery hid from Ages; that most Magnificent, and most Kingly work of God (as Clemens calls it) the Mystery of Man's Redemption; to wit, That God was in Christ, reconciling the World to himself, not imputing their trespasses, making him to be sin for us, that knew no sin, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, Rejoyce then,
It's that stupendous Mystery hid from Ages; that most Magnificent, and most Kingly work of God (as Clemens calls it) the Mystery of Man's Redemption; to wit, That God was in christ, reconciling the World to himself, not imputing their Trespasses, making him to be since for us, that knew no since, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, Rejoice then,
and be of good chear, O sons of men, for your sins are forgiven, Divine Justice is satisfied, the Debt paid, the Bond cancell'd, the Prison doors set ope,
and be of good cheer, Oh Sons of men, for your Sins Are forgiven, Divine justice is satisfied, the Debt paid, the Bound canceled, the Prison doors Set open,
and an Act of General Pardon pass'd in the Court of Heaven, and seal'd on Earth with the Blood of GOD Himself, to make it more unchangeable than any Decree of the Medes and Persians. The case is so well alter'd with the Bankrupt, Outlaw'd Seed of Adam, that nothing hinders now;
and an Act of General Pardon passed in the Court of Heaven, and sealed on Earth with the Blood of GOD Himself, to make it more unchangeable than any decree of the Medes and Persians. The case is so well altered with the Bankrupt, Outlawed Seed of Adam, that nothing hinders now;
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All degrees amongst them, from the Judge of Areopagus, to the Jailor at Philippi; from the Lord Treasurer of Ethiopia, to the Beggar at the Temple-gate;
All Degrees among them, from the Judge of Areopagus, to the Jailor At Philippi; from the Lord Treasurer of Ethiopia, to the Beggar At the Temple-gate;
from the Elect Lady, to the Widow Dorcas; from the Houshold of Caesar, to that of Stephanas; from the KING himself that sits upon the Throne, to him that grindeth at the Mill, all have an undoubted Right and Title to God the Father's Mercy,
from the Elect Lady, to the Widow Dorcas; from the Household of Caesar, to that of Stephanas; from the KING himself that sits upon the Throne, to him that grindeth At the Mill, all have an undoubted Right and Title to God the Father's Mercy,
if they will but kiss and reverence the Son; there's nothing wanting but their own consent to make them all Heirs of God, Joint-heirs with Christ to everlasting Glory.
if they will but kiss and Reverence the Son; there's nothing wanting but their own consent to make them all Heirs of God, Joint heirs with christ to everlasting Glory.
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and lo I am with you, and your Successors, to the Worlds end: To them he committed his Word of Reconciliation, obliging them by all that is Sacred, to leave no stone unturn'd,
and lo I am with you, and your Successors, to the World's end: To them he committed his Word of Reconciliation, obliging them by all that is Sacred, to leave no stone unturned,
which is, 1. General, Ambassadors; and then more special and distinguishing, Ambassadors for CHRIST. 2. The subject matter, sum and purport of their Ambassy, be ye reconciled to God. 3. Their manner of Address, in delivering this Ambassy, as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead. I begin with the first;
which is, 1. General, ambassadors; and then more special and distinguishing, ambassadors for CHRIST. 2. The Subject matter, sum and purport of their Ambassy, be you reconciled to God. 3. Their manner of Address, in delivering this Ambassy, as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ's stead. I begin with the First;
An Ambassador is properly one that represents his KING in a Foreign Country, as a Deputy or Lieutenant doth in his own Dominions; whose business is NONLATINALPHABET (as the old Greeks call it) to manage his Masters Affairs, Power and Polity abroad; to treat with other great Kings and Emperors upon the most weighty matters:
an Ambassador is properly one that represents his KING in a Foreign Country, as a Deputy or Lieutenant does in his own Dominions; whose business is (as the old Greeks call it) to manage his Masters Affairs, Power and Polity abroad; to Treat with other great Kings and Emperor's upon the most weighty matters:
Whereby (I suppose) he is distinguish'd from Nuncio's, Agents, and other modern names of such as are either sent to petty Princes, like those of Italy and Germany; or if to Sovereigns, upon State-Ceremony, or Messages of lesser moment.
Whereby (I suppose) he is distinguished from Nuntio's, Agents, and other modern names of such as Are either sent to Petty Princes, like those of Italy and Germany; or if to Sovereigns, upon State-Ceremony, or Messages of lesser moment.
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or make excursions beyond his Line, if by his fraud or falseness, he lose the least hair of his Masters honour, it may chance to cost him his own head. Much more is it requir'd of them in the Text,
or make excursions beyond his Line, if by his fraud or falseness, he loose the least hair of his Masters honour, it may chance to cost him his own head. Much more is it required of them in the Text,
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The false Prophet said, but true in that, though Balac would give me the house full of Gold and Silver, I cannot go beyond the Commandment of the Lord.
The false Prophet said, but true in that, though Balaam would give me the house full of Gold and Silver, I cannot go beyond the Commandment of the Lord.
nor flatter any man living in his sins, to gain half a Kingdom. When they address to one of the Potentates (says Epictetus ) they remember there is Another above, that sees and hears all that passes;
nor flatter any man living in his Sins, to gain half a Kingdom. When they address to one of the Potentates (Says Epictetus) they Remember there is another above, that sees and hears all that passes;
and of the two, they are most obliged to please or fear Him. His surly Yeomen of the Guard could not force the Lacedemonian Legates to fall down and worship the mighty Persian Monarch, because against the express Law of Lycurgus: From whence Origen infers, much less should Men or Devils affright them that are engag'd in this more Divine Ambassy, to give away their Masters honour to the King of Persin, Greece, or any other, as being contrary to the whole Tenour of his Everlasting Gospel.
and of the two, they Are most obliged to please or Fear Him. His surly Yeomen of the Guard could not force the Lacedaemonian Legates to fallen down and worship the mighty Persian Monarch, Because against the express Law of Lycurgus: From whence Origen infers, much less should Men or Devils affright them that Are engaged in this more Divine Ambassy, to give away their Masters honour to the King of Persin, Greece, or any other, as being contrary to the Whole Tenor of his Everlasting Gospel.
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or teach the Traditions of Men and Doctrines of Devils, for the Word of God, be (as St. Paul saith) Anathema Maranatha; that is, stand condemned till their Lord come.
or teach the Traditions of Men and Doctrines of Devils, for the Word of God, be (as Saint Paul Says) Anathema Maranatha; that is, stand condemned till their Lord come.
Our Saviour did not challenge the Jews for Idolatry or Usury, but for spiritual Pride, Hypocrisie and Traditions (where the shooe pincht:) But then his Apostles turning to the Gentiles, fell foul upon Superstition and Idolatry (their common Distempers) the first thing they did;
Our Saviour did not challenge the jews for Idolatry or Usury, but for spiritual Pride, Hypocrisy and Traditions (where the shoe pinched:) But then his Apostles turning to the Gentiles, fell foul upon Superstition and Idolatry (their Common Distempers) the First thing they did;
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to inform their Successors, that they should not spend their breath in declaiming against sins quite out of fashion, or confuting old obsolete Heresies (which were much like killing a man that was dead before;) or treating Christian Assemblies with the same Discourse that might better serve to convert the Great Turk. They should not handle professed Christians (though never so Carnal ) as Origen, Justin Martyr or Tertullian did rank Heathen; nor lay out all their pains and oyl about the first Elements, though it be to demonstrate our Religion to be the best of all others,
to inform their Successors, that they should not spend their breath in declaiming against Sins quite out of fashion, or confuting old obsolete Heresies (which were much like killing a man that was dead before;) or treating Christian Assemblies with the same Discourse that might better serve to convert the Great Turk. They should not handle professed Christians (though never so Carnal) as Origen, Justin Martyr or Tertullian did rank Heathen; nor lay out all their pains and oil about the First Elements, though it be to demonstrate our Religion to be the best of all Others,
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and most perfective of Humane Nature: For Principles are not to be made cheap, and every day brought upon the Stage, specially where they were never denied.
and most perfective of Humane Nature: For Principles Are not to be made cheap, and every day brought upon the Stage, specially where they were never denied.
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Prudence should rather teach us, with due regard to time, place and persons, to bend our utmost strength and main counsels against the present and most predominant Errours, whether in Faith or Morals.
Prudence should rather teach us, with due regard to time, place and Persons, to bend our utmost strength and main Counsels against the present and most predominant Errors, whither in Faith or Morals.
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3. An Ambassador should have compentent Eloquence, a Tongue well hung (we say) for that his proper business is to speak, and he is said to have his Audience as an Orator. He is to effect that which equity perswades,
3. an Ambassador should have compentent Eloquence, a Tongue well hung (we say) for that his proper business is to speak, and he is said to have his Audience as an Orator. He is to Effect that which equity persuades,
or necessity requires by force of Argument, to prevent the force of Arms, and that is not to be done by a mere noise and flood of words, without one drop of sense;
or necessity requires by force of Argument, to prevent the force of Arms, and that is not to be done by a mere noise and flood of words, without one drop of sense;
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Antipater therefore desir'd the Athenians to send their Orator no more to Him, because by his prodigious Art of speaking (were the cause right or wrong ) he baffled and topp'd all offers made against him.
Antipater Therefore desired the Athenians to send their Orator no more to Him, Because by his prodigious Art of speaking (were the cause right or wrong) he baffled and topped all offers made against him.
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Only there is this difference between CHRISTS Ambassadors and all others, that they rely not upon their own strength of parts and Oratory, nor take up with the common Artifices and enticing words of mans wisdom;
Only there is this difference between CHRIST ambassadors and all Others, that they rely not upon their own strength of parts and Oratory, nor take up with the Common Artifices and enticing words of men Wisdom;
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that is, a Commission, to make his Acts Authentick, which were otherwise null and void, and himself a great Cheat. Demosthenes hath left a lasting Brand of Infamy upon Aeschines, for going Ambassador to Philip on his own head:
that is, a Commission, to make his Acts Authentic, which were otherwise null and void, and himself a great Cheat. Demosthenes hath left a lasting Brand of Infamy upon Aeschines, for going Ambassador to Philip on his own head:
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But whether we should take the Orator for a faithful Historian in the case, may be perhaps a question. No question such an Act were crimen laetae Majestatis in all Empires; nay Treason in a very high degree, it being a greater affront to Sovereignty, to counterfeit a King's Person, than either his Royal Coyn, Hand or Seal. Thus St. Paul demands peremptorily,
But whither we should take the Orator for a faithful Historian in the case, may be perhaps a question. No question such an Act were crimen laetae Majestatis in all Empires; nay Treason in a very high degree, it being a greater affront to Sovereignty, to counterfeit a King's Person, than either his Royal Coin, Hand or Seal. Thus Saint Paul demands peremptorily,
Be a man never so gifted and able, never such a Son of Thunder, never so Eloquent and Mighty in the Scriptures; yet without due Authority, he hath no part or lot in this matter: For no man taketh this honour to himself,
Be a man never so gifted and able, never such a Son of Thunder, never so Eloquent and Mighty in the Scriptures; yet without due authority, he hath no part or lot in this matter: For no man Takes this honour to himself,
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but he that is called of God, as was Aaron, Heb. 5. Now as the Apostles were in quality of Ambassadors extraordinary, commissioned immediately by CHRIST himself,
but he that is called of God, as was Aaron, Hebrew 5. Now as the Apostles were in quality of ambassadors extraordinary, commissioned immediately by CHRIST himself,
and endued with mighty gifts of the Spirit, necessary for the first planting of the Christian Faith: So their lawful Successors are Leigers, and in ordinary called also of God;
and endued with mighty Gifts of the Spirit, necessary for the First planting of the Christian Faith: So their lawful Successors Are Leigers, and in ordinary called also of God;
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Thus we see in what sense they are Ambassadors, and pardon me if I hence infer, that they ought to be received as such, and accounted worthy of single honour and respect (at least) for their very Work and Office sake.
Thus we see in what sense they Are ambassadors, and pardon me if I hence infer, that they ought to be received as such, and accounted worthy of single honour and respect (At least) for their very Work and Office sake.
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To assert the Dignity of this Holy Calling amongst Christians, was once indeed superfluous, when men were ready to adore and sacrifice to them as Gods, and pluck out their own eyes for them:
To assert the Dignity of this Holy Calling among Christians, was once indeed superfluous, when men were ready to adore and sacrifice to them as God's, and pluck out their own eyes for them:
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( Gal. 6.) that they will hardly give them one good word: When the Apostate Emperours Scoff is so often laid in their dish, That CHRIST and his Apostles despised the Wealth and Honours of this World:
(Gal. 6.) that they will hardly give them one good word: When the Apostate emperors Scoff is so often laid in their dish, That CHRIST and his Apostles despised the Wealth and Honours of this World:
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Besides, if they take the Context along with them, they will find, that in those days Lay-Christians had as little repute or wealth as the Clergy; all they had (though ne're so much) was freely laid down at those poor Apostles feet, for the publick service of the Church.
Beside, if they take the Context along with them, they will find, that in those days Lay-Christians had as little repute or wealth as the Clergy; all they had (though never so much) was freely laid down At those poor Apostles feet, for the public service of the Church.
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As for those little mighty Wits, and goodly Masters of Reason, that are ever whetting their Tongues and Pens to expose them to contempt; alas, they utterly miss their aim;
As for those little mighty Wits, and goodly Masters of Reason, that Are ever whetting their Tongues and Pens to expose them to contempt; alas, they utterly miss their aim;
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They are not moved at Celsus his prodigious Calumny, that they conjured and dealt with familiar Spirits; when (God knows) they only cast them out in the Name of JESUS. They rejoyce to suffer shame, and be Nicknamed Fops, Formalists, and Thinking-Fools, by men of the same spirit with them that said the Son of GOD himself had a Devil. But yet these Hero's might remember in their cold blood, and sober intervals (if they have any) that as it is against the Law of Nations to cast dirt upon,
They Are not moved At Celsus his prodigious Calumny, that they conjured and dealt with familiar Spirits; when (God knows) they only cast them out in the Name of JESUS. They rejoice to suffer shame, and be Nicknamed Fops, Formalists, and Thinking-Fools, by men of the same Spirit with them that said the Son of GOD himself had a devil. But yet these Hero's might Remember in their cold blood, and Sobrium intervals (if they have any) that as it is against the Law of nations to cast dirt upon,
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and offer indignities to an Ambassador, so the affront aims chiefly at his Prince; and such as despise them, despise him that sent them, who will in due time redeem his own Honour,
and offer indignities to an Ambassador, so the affront aims chiefly At his Prince; and such as despise them, despise him that sent them, who will in due time Redeem his own Honour,
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but only in our Churches Prayer (and God speed it well!) that it may please him to forgive our Enemies, Persecutors and Slanderers, and to turn their hearts. But,
but only in our Churches Prayer (and God speed it well!) that it may please him to forgive our Enemies, Persecutors and Slanderers, and to turn their hearts. But,
2. You need not fear the Sons of Levi should take too much upon them in this high Title, if you consider their more special Character, as they are Ambassadors for CHRIST. A King indeed,
2. You need not Fear the Sons of Levi should take too much upon them in this high Title, if you Consider their more special Character, as they Are ambassadors for CHRIST. A King indeed,
but once riding into Jerusalem upon an Asses Colt: A King indeed, but his Courtiers poor Fishermen and Publicans; his Scepter a Reed, his Crown made of Thorns, and his Throne an ignominious Cross: And his Disciples are not greater than their Lord, they pretend not to dispose of Crowns and Kingdoms, (let Him at Rome answer for that, who says, we know by what Right and Precedent, All these will I give thee:
but once riding into Jerusalem upon an Asses Colt: A King indeed, but his Courtiers poor Fishermen and Publicans; his Sceptre a Reed, his Crown made of Thorns, and his Throne an ignominious Cross: And his Disciples Are not greater than their Lord, they pretend not to dispose of Crowns and Kingdoms, (let Him At Room answer for that, who Says, we know by what Right and Precedent, All these will I give thee:
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) They claim no Secular Honours or Priviledges, but what they owe to the pious Bounty of Christian Princes, who are graciously pleas'd to treat them as Prophets; and shall therefore receive a Prophets reward:
) They claim no Secular Honours or Privileges, but what they owe to the pious Bounty of Christian Princes, who Are graciously pleased to Treat them as prophets; and shall Therefore receive a prophets reward:
Their power (says a Learned man) is armed only with a spiritual Sword (the wounds whereof are little felt or dreaded in this World) supported mostly with a mean temporal Fortune;
Their power (Says a Learned man) is armed only with a spiritual Sword (the wounds whereof Are little felt or dreaded in this World) supported mostly with a mean temporal Fortune;
yet God hath been graciously reconciled to Him ever since the hour of CHRISTS death, which he accepted as a full and perfect satisfaction for the sins of the whole World:
yet God hath been graciously reconciled to Him ever since the hour of CHRIST death, which he accepted as a full and perfect satisfaction for the Sins of the Whole World:
All the difficulty is (which so many Ambassadors are daily sent about) to prevail with man to be reconciled to God. Reconciled? Surely that must be an hard saying, clogg'd with some impossible Condition, that makes men start so at, fly from,
All the difficulty is (which so many ambassadors Are daily sent about) to prevail with man to be reconciled to God. Reconciled? Surely that must be an hard saying, clogged with Some impossible Condition, that makes men start so At, fly from,
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it requires them to renounce their own Merits (and that's a mighty piece of Self-denial for wretched sinners that never had any ) and then cry Peccavi, before they can obtain Mercy: It lays that grievous burthen upon them, to be Friends with God, or rather to suffer God to be so far Lord of their Wills, as to advance them (like the great Abraham ) to be his bosom Friends and Favourites. In a word,
it requires them to renounce their own Merits (and that's a mighty piece of Self-denial for wretched Sinners that never had any) and then cry Peccavi, before they can obtain Mercy: It lays that grievous burden upon them, to be Friends with God, or rather to suffer God to be so Far Lord of their Wills, as to advance them (like the great Abraham) to be his bosom Friends and Favourites. In a word,
and power against them. 1. For Pardon, we must sue that out in and through his Death; for without his precious, Bloodshed, there is no Remission of sins;
and power against them. 1. For Pardon, we must sue that out in and through his Death; for without his precious, Bloodshed, there is no Remission of Sins;
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Though there be Balm in Gilead, and a Physician there, yet if men will not use them, no wonder if they perish, and their blood be upon their own heads:
Though there be Balm in Gilead, and a physician there, yet if men will not use them, no wonder if they perish, and their blood be upon their own Heads:
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They may think never so well of their own Works and Ways, but when all is done, they must take Sanctuary in that new and living Way, which he consecrated for us through the veil, that is, his Flesh, Hebr. 10. or they're undone for ever.
They may think never so well of their own Works and Ways, but when all is done, they must take Sanctuary in that new and living Way, which he consecrated for us through the veil, that is, his Flesh, Hebrew 10. or They are undone for ever.
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as he is flesh of our flesh, and bone of our bone, and God the Father doth forgive no mans sins, but for Christ's Merits, offer'd in our Nature upon the Cross: And so doth he convey this and all other Blessings to us, only through his Son as our Mediator; that is, through his Humanity, as the only Band by which we are united and reconciled to the Divine Nature. Wherefore, 2. We must depend upon him also for Grace and Power against sin, by virtue of his Resurrection and Life, to purifie our Hearts and Consciences, and keep that Tyrant Sin from reigning (at least) in our mortal Bodies.
as he is Flesh of our Flesh, and bone of our bone, and God the Father does forgive no men Sins, but for Christ's Merits, offered in our Nature upon the Cross: And so does he convey this and all other Blessings to us, only through his Son as our Mediator; that is, through his Humanity, as the only Band by which we Are united and reconciled to the Divine Nature. Wherefore, 2. We must depend upon him also for Grace and Power against since, by virtue of his Resurrection and Life, to purify our Hearts and Consciences, and keep that Tyrant since from reigning (At least) in our Mortal Bodies.
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Never did the most Gracious Prince pardon Rebels, but upon that one Condition, That they would turn Loyal Subjects: Therefore (says St. Paul ) if any man be in Christ, he is a new Creature; he has a new heart, new desires, new principles, new life, all things new: He's not the same man, he's quite chang'd,
Never did the most Gracious Prince pardon Rebels, but upon that one Condition, That they would turn Loyal Subject's: Therefore (Says Saint Paul) if any man be in christ, he is a new Creature; he has a new heart, new Desires, new principles, new life, all things new: He's not the same man, he's quite changed,
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What though Nature of it self be weak and impotent, so long as it is now endued with power from on high? Indeed our Saviour tells us plainly (to shew us our own insufficiency) without Me ye can do nothing:
What though Nature of it self be weak and impotent, so long as it is now endued with power from on high? Indeed our Saviour tells us plainly (to show us our own insufficiency) without Me you can do nothing:
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And when we read that such Vertue went out of Christ (whilst in the form of a Servant ) that it cur'd the Woman of her Bloody Issue, upon but touching the Hem of his Garment, why should it seem incredible that his glorified Humane Nature (now he is Lord of all ) should distil his vertual Presence and Life upon our Souls, to heal our infirmities? that he should impart his own Graces to us,
And when we read that such Virtue went out of christ (while in the from of a Servant) that it cured the Woman of her Bloody Issue, upon but touching the Hem of his Garment, why should it seem incredible that his glorified Humane Nature (now he is Lord of all) should distil his virtual Presence and Life upon our Souls, to heal our infirmities? that he should impart his own Graces to us,
and derive certain measures of the same holy Spirit upon us, which himself as man, had without measure; because in him the fulness of the Godhead dwelt bodily? Why should it be thought strange, that this holy Spirit that united GOD and Man in one Person, should as really unite us to our own Nature in CHRIST, the Body to the Head, the Branches to the Vine, and make him dwell in us, and us in him; him one with us,
and derive certain measures of the same holy Spirit upon us, which himself as man, had without measure; Because in him the fullness of the Godhead dwelled bodily? Why should it be Thought strange, that this holy Spirit that united GOD and Man in one Person, should as really unite us to our own Nature in CHRIST, the Body to the Head, the Branches to the Vine, and make him dwell in us, and us in him; him one with us,
If any man think our Union with CRIST to be merely Political; that is, no more than you may conceive between King Bramble (in the Parable) and the rest of the Trees his Subjects, he is in a very novel and gross mistake:
If any man think our union with CRIST to be merely Political; that is, no more than you may conceive between King Bramble (in the Parable) and the rest of the Trees his Subject's, he is in a very novel and gross mistake:
Though the Holy Ghost doth work Faith and other Graces in our Souls, yet he doth not by these unite our Souls or Spirits immediately to himself, but unto CHRISTS Humane Nature:
Though the Holy Ghost does work Faith and other Graces in our Souls, yet he does not by these unite our Souls or Spirits immediately to himself, but unto CHRIST Humane Nature:
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that he hath solemnly promis'd to give his holy Spirit to them that ask him; that if men be not wanting to themselves, but resign their hearts to his Conduct,
that he hath solemnly promised to give his holy Spirit to them that ask him; that if men be not wanting to themselves, but resign their hearts to his Conduct,
nay, if they don't forcibly resist him, and quench the holy flames he kindles in their Souls, through his Servants Ministry, he will make them real partakers of the Grace of CHRIST, by working in them a firm Hope, fervent Love, pure Conscience, clean Heart, sober Mind, chast Body, pious Soul, holy Life,
nay, if they don't forcibly resist him, and quench the holy flames he kindles in their Souls, through his Servants Ministry, he will make them real partakers of the Grace of CHRIST, by working in them a firm Hope, fervent Love, pure Conscience, clean Heart, Sobrium Mind, chaste Body, pious Soul, holy Life,
And if these things be so, I cannot but animadvert a while upon those false Apostles, and deceitful Workers, who instead of building, are ever pecking at the Foundation of our Faith with their Axes and Hammers, in great Blasphemies, and lesser Criticisms, to change the old sound word of Reconciliation, for new Ideas,
And if these things be so, I cannot but animadvert a while upon those false Apostles, and deceitful Workers, who instead of building, Are ever pecking At the Foundation of our Faith with their Axes and Hammers, in great Blasphemies, and lesser Criticisms, to change the old found word of Reconciliation, for new Ideas,
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and turn the Grace of God into a wanton Notion of Morality; that impiously deny both the Lord that bought them and his Holy Spirit, that should seal them to the day of Redemption, making Reason, Reason, Reason, their only Trinity, and sole Standard, whereby to measure both the Principles and Conclusions of Faith; that preach up Natural and Moral Religion, without the Grace of God, and Faith in Christ; which is at best, beginning at the wrong end,
and turn the Grace of God into a wanton Notion of Morality; that impiously deny both the Lord that bought them and his Holy Spirit, that should seal them to the day of Redemption, making Reason, Reason, Reason, their only Trinity, and sole Standard, whereby to measure both the Principles and Conclusions of Faith; that preach up Natural and Moral Religion, without the Grace of God, and Faith in christ; which is At best, beginning At the wrong end,
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For the Jew cannot be saved by the Law of Moses, much less the Gentile by all the Works of the Law of Nature; which unless actuated by a lively Faith, are no better than the cutting off a Dogs neck, or the Sacrifice of a Fool. A Truth that Socrates himself (in an ancient Dialogue ascribed to Plato ) makes no scruple to consent unto,
For the Jew cannot be saved by the Law of Moses, much less the Gentile by all the Works of the Law of Nature; which unless actuated by a lively Faith, Are no better than the cutting off a Dogs neck, or the Sacrifice of a Fool. A Truth that Socrates himself (in an ancient Dialogue ascribed to Plato) makes no scruple to consent unto,
If any such as these be crept in among us unawares, I am sure there is as much need of a Test for them (how slily soever they carry it by amusing the World with other fears) as for the rankest Errour in all the Pope's Dominions.
If any such as these be crept in among us unawares, I am sure there is as much need of a Test for them (how slily soever they carry it by amusing the World with other fears) as for the rankest Error in all the Pope's Dominions.
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He does not mean the Fruits of their Lives (for they are the closest of all other Hypocrites, they go demurely in Sheeps clothing too: ) But the Fruits and Consequents of their Doctrine;
He does not mean the Fruits of their Lives (for they Are the closest of all other Hypocrites, they go demurely in Sheep clothing too:) But the Fruits and Consequents of their Doctrine;
which are dismal enough (one would think) to make themselves afraid, as Moses was of his own Rod turn'd into a Serpent: For they are such as these — That there is no such thing as supernatural Grace — That CHRIST dyed in vain — That ye are yet in your sins — and every man must be his own Saviour,
which Are dismal enough (one would think) to make themselves afraid, as Moses was of his own Rod turned into a Serpent: For they Are such as these — That there is no such thing as supernatural Grace — That CHRIST died in vain — That you Are yet in your Sins — and every man must be his own Saviour,
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and GOD grant, that, by the Wisdom and Vigilance of the Defender of our Faith, and his Prelates under Him, no such Foreign Poyson may be privily conveighed (through Press or Pulpit) into our Church: That those black-mouth'd Authors bearing date from Irenopolis, may receive so timely and publick a check,
and GOD grant, that, by the Wisdom and Vigilance of the Defender of our Faith, and his Prelates under Him, no such Foreign Poison may be privily conveyed (through Press or Pulpit) into our Church: That those black-mouthed Authors bearing date from Irenopolis, may receive so timely and public a check,
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That we may never live to see our Youth trained up in the Cracovian Catechism; never live to hear our selves called by any other New Name, but that of GOD'S own giving:
That we may never live to see our Youth trained up in the Cracovian Catechism; never live to hear our selves called by any other New Name, but that of GOD'S own giving:
We pray and beseech. Let those Haughty Polish Envoys swagger themselves and others out of their Creed: Let the Disciplinarian Agents Reprobate all the World,
We pray and beseech. Let those Haughty Polish Envoys swagger themselves and Others out of their Creed: Let the Disciplinarian Agents Reprobate all the World,
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let Them will and require all upon pain of Damnation, to put their necks under his feet, who in the Pride of his heart writes himself, Servus Servorum, that is (in the Vulgar Translation) Lord of lords: As for us we have no such Message, we have not so learned Christ. We only pray you as men for whom CHRIST died, quit your selves like men, and fly to Mercy speedily,
let Them will and require all upon pain of Damnation, to put their necks under his feet, who in the Pride of his heart writes himself, Servus Servorum, that is (in the vulgar translation) Lord of Lords: As for us we have no such Message, we have not so learned christ. We only pray you as men for whom CHRIST died, quit your selves like men, and fly to Mercy speedily,
You have all a merciful Saviour, who never did, never will refuse a sincere Penitent (if you will take his own word for it) Him that cometh unto me, (NONLATINALPHABET) I will in no wise, by no means cast out. We beseech you as Christians, who have not only heard there is a Holy Ghost, but are baptized into the name of the Eternal TRINITY; have often tasted of the heavenly Gifts and Powers of the World to come.
You have all a merciful Saviour, who never did, never will refuse a sincere Penitent (if you will take his own word for it) Him that comes unto me, () I will in no wise, by no means cast out. We beseech you as Christians, who have not only herd there is a Holy Ghost, but Are baptised into the name of the Eternal TRINITY; have often tasted of the heavenly Gifts and Powers of the World to come.
and send you to Endor: ) But if ye have neglected his Grace, and fallen into sin (as who can plead Not-guilty? Who can tell how oft he offendeth? ) implore his assistance heartily, wait his approach humbly, and attend his motions earnestly, and he will raise you again to Newness of Life, he will bring you fresh Auxiliaries from your glorified Saviour, and in due time unite you so firmly unto Him, that your sins shall be chargeable only upon Him; His Merits put on your Accompt,
and send you to Endor:) But if you have neglected his Grace, and fallen into since (as who can plead Not guilty? Who can tell how oft he offends?) implore his assistance heartily, wait his approach humbly, and attend his motions earnestly, and he will raise you again to Newness of Life, he will bring you fresh Auxiliaries from your glorified Saviour, and in due time unite you so firmly unto Him, that your Sins shall be chargeable only upon Him; His Merits put on your Account,
for, We pray you in CHRIST'S stead, and however you put us off till a a more convenient season: Yet (as the voice from Heaven said) hear HIM; HIM that once took the Curse of God upon him for you,
for, We pray you in CHRIST'S stead, and however you put us off till a a more convenient season: Yet (as the voice from Heaven said) hear HIM; HIM that once took the Curse of God upon him for you,
The Requests of Kings have been used to go for Commands with dutiful Subjects; And when the KING OF KINGS prays and begs but one thing of you, can ye possibly deny Him? Sure no Man can be so much a Monster; no Gentleman so much a Jew. We pray you in Christ's stead:
The Requests of Kings have been used to go for Commands with dutiful Subject's; And when the KING OF KINGS prays and begs but one thing of you, can you possibly deny Him? Sure no Man can be so much a Monster; no Gentleman so much a Jew. We pray you in Christ's stead:
It was not a man of mean Person and Presence, and then a Prisoner at the Bar too, that made the stout Felix shake and tremble: It was not Elijah's word (a silly plain Prophet) that fell like Thunder upon the great guilty Ahab, and struck a Palsie into his Joynts,
It was not a man of mean Person and Presence, and then a Prisoner At the Bar too, that made the stout Felix shake and tremble: It was not Elijah's word (a silly plain Prophet) that fell like Thunder upon the great guilty Ahab, and struck a Palsy into his Joints,
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because he could not swear by a greater, he hath sworn by himself, upon his own Life and Honour, As I live (saith the LORD) I will not the death of a sinner:
Because he could not swear by a greater, he hath sworn by himself, upon his own Life and Honour, As I live (Says the LORD) I will not the death of a sinner:
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nor all the powers of Men and Devils (without your own consent) render ineffectual? And what doth the Lord thy God thus require, nay request and beseech of thee, O Man? If he had bid thee do some great thing, to cure thy natural Leprosie, wouldst thou not have done it? How much rather then,
nor all the Powers of Men and Devils (without your own consent) render ineffectual? And what does the Lord thy God thus require, nay request and beseech of thee, Oh Man? If he had bid thee do Some great thing, to cure thy natural Leprosy, Wouldst thou not have done it? How much rather then,
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when he saith unto thee, only wash in the blood of the Covenant, and he clean? Only be reconciled, be hearty friends with thy God, make what returns thou canst of his wonderful Love.
when he Says unto thee, only wash in the blood of the Covenant, and he clean? Only be reconciled, be hearty Friends with thy God, make what returns thou Canst of his wondered Love.
let them but shew their integrity of heart, and earnest desires, and then do their faithful endeavours to serve, love and honour Him, and he asks no more;
let them but show their integrity of heart, and earnest Desires, and then do their faithful endeavours to serve, love and honour Him, and he asks no more;
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being ready to supply all their defects and imperfections, out of the inexhaustible Fountain of CHRISTS Righteousness. This is all that God doth beseech you by us;
being ready to supply all their defects and imperfections, out of the inexhaustible Fountain of CHRIST Righteousness. This is all that God does beseech you by us;
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For we are Ambassadors for CHRIST, as though GOD the HOLY GHOST did beseech you by us, We pray you in CHRIST GOD THE SON'S stead, be ye reconciled to GOD THE FATHER.
For we Are ambassadors for CHRIST, as though GOD the HOLY GHOST did beseech you by us, We pray you in CHRIST GOD THE SON'S stead, be you reconciled to GOD THE FATHER.
