The perfection of Scripture stated, and its sufficiency argued in a sermon preached at the publick commencement at Cambridge, Sunday July iv, 1697 / by George Stanhope ...
THE Apostle having had occasion in the fifteenth Verse to mention the Holy Scriptures, under that general Character, of being able to make Timothy wise unto Salvation, thought fit to enlarge somewhat more upon so glorious a Subject,
THE Apostle having had occasion in the fifteenth Verse to mention the Holy Scriptures, under that general Character, of being able to make Timothy wise unto Salvation, Thought fit to enlarge somewhat more upon so glorious a Subject,
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For the better understanding whereof, and setting the Argument comprehended under them in its true Light, permit me briefly to premise a few Observations, with regard to the Expressions themselves.
For the better understanding whereof, and setting the Argument comprehended under them in its true Light, permit me briefly to premise a few Observations, with regard to the Expressions themselves.
I. The First of these relates to the Subject-Matter of the Assertion, All Scripture; where, I need not tell you, That St. Paul by Scripture meant those Writings, which were generally received and reverenced in the Church of God,
I. The First of these relates to the Subject-Matter of the Assertion, All Scripture; where, I need not tell you, That Saint Paul by Scripture meant those Writings, which were generally received and reverenced in the Church of God,
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And therefore Learned Persons have taken These into the account, and thought St. Paul very properly to intimate, that They also were equally worthy of Timothy 's study;
And Therefore Learned Persons have taken These into the account, and Thought Saint Paul very properly to intimate, that They also were equally worthy of Timothy is study;
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of the same mighty Benefit and Use, and such as carried the same stamp of a Divine Authority, with those of the Old Testament, to which Men paid so profound and entire Respect.
of the same mighty Benefit and Use, and such as carried the same stamp of a Divine authority, with those of the Old Testament, to which Men paid so profound and entire Respect.
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and an equal necessity of the Writers being led into all Truth, and secured from all Errour, seems to lie upon every part of a Book intended for the Guide of Souls.
and an equal necessity of the Writers being led into all Truth, and secured from all Error, seems to lie upon every part of a Book intended for the Guide of Souls.
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But most assuredly it is neither True, nor Necessary, nor so much as Possible, that each particular Passage should be of that general Profit and Perfection,
But most assuredly it is neither True, nor Necessary, nor so much as Possible, that each particular Passage should be of that general Profit and Perfection,
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and serve the several Purposes specified in my Text. And This I take to be so plain and obvious, that nothing could excuse the mention of it, had not some Writers of great and very boasted Name, been content to stoop to so poor a shift as That of alledging against the Protestant Opinion concerning the Perfection of Scripture, That this Text to Timothy either proves nothing at all in favour of it,
and serve the several Purposes specified in my Text. And This I take to be so plain and obvious, that nothing could excuse the mention of it, had not Some Writers of great and very boasted Name, been content to stoop to so poor a shift as That of alleging against the Protestant Opinion Concerning the Perfection of Scripture, That this Text to Timothy either Proves nothing At all in favour of it,
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by saying that All Scripture is thus inspired and thus exceeding profitable. To these Scriptures thus considered, our Apostle gives two Noble Commendations;
by saying that All Scripture is thus inspired and thus exceeding profitable. To these Scriptures thus considered, our Apostle gives two Noble Commendations;
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And This again is farther illustrated, by instancing, First, in the several Particulars, to which that Usefulness extends, The Scripture is profitable for doctrine,
And This again is farther illustrated, by instancing, First, in the several Particulars, to which that Usefulness extends, The Scripture is profitable for Doctrine,
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By the Man of God, the matter is not great whether we understand, (with some Interpreters) Every good Christian, whose Heart and Life is devoted to the Service and Obedience of God;
By the Man of God, the matter is not great whither we understand, (with Some Interpreters) Every good Christian, whose Heart and Life is devoted to the Service and obedience of God;
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such as Timothy himself was, and who being dedicated and retaining to God in a more peculiar manner, have a Title to this Character distinct from the rest of Mankind.
such as Timothy himself was, and who being dedicated and retaining to God in a more peculiar manner, have a Title to this Character distinct from the rest of Mankind.
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And therefore what is sufficient or defective for a Rule to Men in One of these Capacities, must consequently be in proportion so to Men in the Other. Once more.
And Therefore what is sufficient or defective for a Rule to Men in One of these Capacities, must consequently be in proportion so to Men in the Other. Once more.
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That the Scripture is a sufficient Supply for all the Necessities of this kind, the Apostle declares, by saying, That the man of God may be perfected by it,
That the Scripture is a sufficient Supply for all the Necessities of this kind, the Apostle declares, by saying, That the man of God may be perfected by it,
For That cannot be perfect which wants any of its substantial Parts, nor is He throughly furnished who is still under a necessity of seeking Supplies elsewhere.
For That cannot be perfect which Wants any of its substantial Parts, nor is He thoroughly furnished who is still under a necessity of seeking Supplies elsewhere.
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And therefore omitting wholly that first Part, which concerns the Divine Original of Scripture; as less suitable, and I hope the less needful for this Mixt Audience;
And Therefore omitting wholly that First Part, which concerns the Divine Original of Scripture; as less suitable, and I hope the less needful for this Mixed Audience;
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I beg Leave to confine my self to the Latter, which the Church of England, our Wise and Holy Mother, hath thus exprest in her Sixth Article of Religion:
I beg Leave to confine my self to the Latter, which the Church of England, our Wise and Holy Mother, hath thus expressed in her Sixth Article of Religion:
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If this be once acknowledged for Truth, I do not see how any Man so persuaded, can deny the Scripture's Ability of making us Wise unto Salvation, and being a Compleat Guide in Points of Faith and Manners.
If this be once acknowledged for Truth, I do not see how any Man so persuaded, can deny the Scripture's Ability of making us Wise unto Salvation, and being a Complete Guide in Points of Faith and Manners.
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Now, Scripture being in the Nature of a Medium or Instrument directed to a certain End, the best and most regular Way of coming to a right Understanding in this Matter, will be to take a short View of the Design of Scripture,
Now, Scripture being in the Nature of a Medium or Instrument directed to a certain End, the best and most regular Way of coming to a right Understanding in this Matter, will be to take a short View of the Design of Scripture,
and since every Reward supposes some Works in Consideration whereof the Recompence is bestowed, it implyes, that Men must contribute something to their own Happiness,
and since every Reward supposes Some Works in Consideration whereof the Recompense is bestowed, it Implies, that Men must contribute something to their own Happiness,
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And, if our Expectations and Desires of this Happy State, be Natural and Universal, it will follow from hence too, that Nature furnishes Mankind with some sort of Means and Abilities,
And, if our Expectations and Desires of this Happy State, be Natural and Universal, it will follow from hence too, that Nature furnishes Mankind with Some sort of Means and Abilities,
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He observes the same pleasing Transports, the same melancholy Misgivings to rise in their Breasts, according as Their Consciences accuse, or excuse them:
He observes the same pleasing Transports, the same melancholy Misgivings to rise in their Breasts, according as Their Consciences accuse, or excuse them:
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They were not the First, they were not the Universal, and consequently not the sole and perpetual Instrument of all our Privileges, and all our Obedience.
They were not the First, they were not the Universal, and consequently not the sole and perpetual Instrument of all our Privileges, and all our obedience.
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What St. Paul says elsewhere of the Jewish Law, may with great Truth, and in a very good Sense, be affirmed of All Scripture, that it was added because of Transgression. To Persons thus concluded under Forfeiture, no Expectation justly could be cherished, no Succour or solid Comfort could arise, otherwise than from God's express Declaration, that he would condescend to fresh Conditions,
What Saint Paul Says elsewhere of the Jewish Law, may with great Truth, and in a very good Sense, be affirmed of All Scripture, that it was added Because of Transgression. To Persons thus concluded under Forfeiture, no Expectation justly could be cherished, no Succour or solid Comfort could arise, otherwise than from God's express Declaration, that he would condescend to fresh Conditions,
because These are some of the the unsearchable Dephts of infinite Wisdom and Goodness, such as no Humane Discourse could penetrate into, no natural Conclusions could infer:
Because These Are Some of thee the unsearchable Dephts of infinite Wisdom and goodness, such as no Humane Discourse could penetrate into, no natural Conclusions could infer:
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'Tis thus we are supported and assured, that our Judge is not Irreconcileable, that our Sicknesses are not yet unto Death, provided We will lend a helping Hand,
It's thus we Are supported and assured, that our Judge is not Irreconcilable, that our Sicknesses Are not yet unto Death, provided We will lend a helping Hand,
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So were the Private and Personal Discoveries after the Fall, the Jewish Law and Predictions of the Prophets afterwards, Each of which had their Day, and proper Season;
So were the Private and Personal Discoveries After the Fallen, the Jewish Law and Predictions of the prophets afterwards, Each of which had their Day, and proper Season;
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Nay, even in the Gospel it self, St. John makes no Difficulty to own, that a World of remarkable and wonderful Things done by Christ, are not, however, left upon Record;
Nay, even in the Gospel it self, Saint John makes no Difficulty to own, that a World of remarkable and wondered Things done by christ, Are not, however, left upon Record;
and what he intended they should be accountable for. And, as he would not be Niggardly in these Communications, so neither was he Profuse: Nay, from hence I argue,
and what he intended they should be accountable for. And, as he would not be Niggardly in these Communications, so neither was he Profuse: Nay, from hence I argue,
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And This directly meets with an Opinion, unhappy in it's Consequences, but entertained, (it is to be hoped) out of an honest Zeal and well-meant Reverence for these Blessed Writings.
And This directly meets with an Opinion, unhappy in it's Consequences, but entertained, (it is to be hoped) out of an honest Zeal and well-meant reverence for these Blessed Writings.
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but shall endeavour to prove the unreasonableness of this Rule in general, and to disengage Men from the many sad Suspenses and Snares, which it is apt to bring unwary Consciences under, by these following Particulars.
but shall endeavour to prove the unreasonableness of this Rule in general, and to disengage Men from the many sad Suspenses and Snares, which it is apt to bring unwary Consciences under, by these following Particulars.
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Consequently, Whatever comes to my Knowledge as his Pleasure concerning me, hath the same binding Power upon my Conscience, be the Method of making it so known to me what it will.
Consequently, Whatever comes to my Knowledge as his Pleasure Concerning me, hath the same binding Power upon my Conscience, be the Method of making it so known to me what it will.
And therefore, if God, who is the absolute and only Master of my Conscience, have several ways of signifying his Pleasure, the particular Manner of doing it is accidental and foreign to this Binding Power,
And Therefore, if God, who is the absolute and only Master of my Conscience, have several ways of signifying his Pleasure, the particular Manner of doing it is accidental and foreign to this Binding Power,
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Now, Secondly, We may be satisfy'd, that God not only did formerly, but that he does still use other Methods of manifesting his Will, besides that of the written Word.
Now, Secondly, We may be satisfied, that God not only did formerly, but that he does still use other Methods of manifesting his Will, beside that of the written Word.
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For This is a System of mixed and very different Duties. Some of Eternal and Universal Obligation, Others Occasional and particular, Limited to Times and Circumstances;
For This is a System of mixed and very different Duties. some of Eternal and Universal Obligation, Others Occasional and particular, Limited to Times and circumstances;
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Now these Things being oftentimes delivered promiscuously and in general Terms, Men must of necessity have Recourse to some other Rule, to distinguish,
Now these Things being oftentimes Delivered promiscuously and in general Terms, Men must of necessity have Recourse to Some other Rule, to distinguish,
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and guide them in making the just Differences between the one and the other Sort. And This is what Equity and the Reason of the Thing must do, where the Word of God it self hath made no express Difference at all.
and guide them in making the just Differences between the one and the other Sort. And This is what Equity and the Reason of the Thing must do, where the Word of God it self hath made no express Difference At all.
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and all so necessary, that without such Application and Appeals to fair unbyass'd Reason, the very Word of God it self may misguide and prove a Snare to us.
and all so necessary, that without such Application and Appeals to fair unbiased Reason, the very Word of God it self may misguide and prove a Snare to us.
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I allow indeed, that God, who hath contented himself with general Rules, could have described all the Accidents and Circumstances, which he cannot but foresee and know exactly.
I allow indeed, that God, who hath contented himself with general Rules, could have described all the Accidents and circumstances, which he cannot but foresee and know exactly.
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1. First, As to the Mysteries and Doctrines peculiar to the Christian Faith, such as, The Incarnation and Satisfaction of our Blessed Saviour, the Justification of Sinners by Faith, the Assistances of the Holy Spirit, the Trinity of Persons in the Divine Essence, (which I make no Scruple to call a necessary and distinguishing Doctrine of the Christian Religion) In these the Scriptures are our absolute and only Rule,
1. First, As to the Mysteres and Doctrines peculiar to the Christian Faith, such as, The Incarnation and Satisfaction of our Blessed Saviour, the Justification of Sinners by Faith, the Assistances of the Holy Spirit, the Trinity of Persons in the Divine Essence, (which I make no Scruple to call a necessary and distinguishing Doctrine of the Christian Religion) In these the Scriptures Are our absolute and only Rule,
And by being more perfect, helping our dimness and dark sight, and taking place above all other Authorities, it is properly styled by David, A candle to our feet,
And by being more perfect, helping our dimness and dark sighed, and taking place above all other Authorities, it is properly styled by David, A candle to our feet,
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and therefore here Discretion is our only Guide. In short, and to conclude this Argument: The Written Word of God is to be esteemed Sufficient and Perfect;
and Therefore Here Discretion is our only Guide. In short, and to conclude this Argument: The Written Word of God is to be esteemed Sufficient and Perfect;
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And it is no Disparagement to the Scripture's Character, that Some by neglecting, and Others by abusing it, still want that Saving Wisdom it might give;
And it is no Disparagement to the Scripture's Character, that some by neglecting, and Others by abusing it, still want that Saving Wisdom it might give;
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II. Secondly, The Way being thus made plain, by rightly Stating the Perfection of Scripture, let us now proceed to the Second Part of our Business, which is, To instance in some general Arguments, which the Protestant Opinion of the Scripture's Sufficiency, may very reasonably alledge for its self.
II Secondly, The Way being thus made plain, by rightly Stating the Perfection of Scripture, let us now proceed to the Second Part of our Business, which is, To instance in Some general Arguments, which the Protestant Opinion of the Scripture's Sufficiency, may very reasonably allege for its self.
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and so greatly related to, that the same General Arguments will prove both, and these that follow, (if I mistake not) may contribute something toward it.
and so greatly related to, that the same General Arguments will prove both, and these that follow, (if I mistake not) may contribute something towards it.
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There was therefore excellent Reason, why St. Paul should begin his Character of the Scripture's Perfection, with an Account of its being given by inspiration of God;
There was Therefore excellent Reason, why Saint Paul should begin his Character of the Scripture's Perfection, with an Account of its being given by inspiration of God;
For where indeed should we expect Perfection, if not from Him, who is the Source and Summ of all Perfection? He whose Power and Wisdom are infinite, was most likely to impress upon his own Ordinances such Marks of Excellency,
For where indeed should we expect Perfection, if not from Him, who is the Source and Sum of all Perfection? He whose Power and Wisdom Are infinite, was most likely to Impress upon his own Ordinances such Marks of Excellency,
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His own mere Bounty put him upon the mysterious Work of our Redemption, and can we suppose, that the very Terms upon which the Success and Efficacy of that Work depends, are not sufficiently stated and made known?
His own mere Bounty put him upon the mysterious Work of our Redemption, and can we suppose, that the very Terms upon which the Success and Efficacy of that Work depends, Are not sufficiently stated and made known?
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But what Understanding is so short, as not to see the Weakness of this Argument? For is any thing spoken which might not be written? and would not the same words when written, continue to be as full,
But what Understanding is so short, as not to see the Weakness of this Argument? For is any thing spoken which might not be written? and would not the same words when written, continue to be as full,
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To leave Men in darkness and distress, unfurnished with Helps, the want of which must be their Eternal Ruine, this is what we think but ill agrees with the kind Inclinations he hath otherwise express'd for our Happiness.
To leave Men in darkness and distress, unfurnished with Helps, the want of which must be their Eternal Ruin, this is what we think but ill agrees with the kind Inclinations he hath otherwise expressed for our Happiness.
This I have already said is The Second Covenant with fallen Man; and that what other things are added there, are with Subservience to this Great design.
This I have already said is The Second Covenant with fallen Man; and that what other things Are added there, Are with Subservience to this Great Design.
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And can we suppose that these Great Charters and Indentures are drawn imperfectly? In other Sciences there may be many Common Principles and Helps deriv'd from abroad;
And can we suppose that these Great Charters and Indentures Are drawn imperfectly? In other Sciences there may be many Common Principles and Helps derived from abroad;
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Thirdly, The Sufficiency and Plainness of Scripture are both of them strongly implied in Faith and Obedience, being made the Conditions of Everlasting Salvation;
Thirdly, The Sufficiency and Plainness of Scripture Are both of them strongly implied in Faith and obedience, being made the Conditions of Everlasting Salvation;
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and made that which is necessary to All, easie and plain to All. The Extremity of marking what is done amiss, who, says the Psalmist, may abide? But would not the marking and punishing what could not but be done amiss, be a much more insupportable Extremity? And yet, admitting that Men are condemned to Everlasting Torments,
and made that which is necessary to All, easy and plain to All. The Extremity of marking what is done amiss, who, Says the Psalmist, may abide? But would not the marking and punishing what could not but be done amiss, be a much more insupportable Extremity? And yet, admitting that Men Are condemned to Everlasting Torments,
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The Force of which Argument in general, That God must needs have made sufficient Discoveries of his Will, is so confessedly evident, that the only Fault our Adversaries find with us for alledging it, is the confining these Discoveries to Scripture only;
The Force of which Argument in general, That God must needs have made sufficient Discoveries of his Will, is so confessedly evident, that the only Fault our Adversaries find with us for alleging it, is the confining these Discoveries to Scripture only;
Now, the Scriptures command our Assent and Obedience, as coming from God, That they came from Him we are assured, by their Author's giving Proper and Authentick Testimonies of a Commission and Inspiration truly Divine;
Now, the Scriptures command our Assent and obedience, as coming from God, That they Come from Him we Are assured, by their Author's giving Proper and Authentic Testimonies of a Commission and Inspiration truly Divine;
and Lastly, The concurring Consent of the Church Universal in all Ages, which alone (all Circumstances consider'd) is an Evidence even Credible in it self.
and Lastly, The concurring Consent of the Church Universal in all Ages, which alone (all circumstances considered) is an Evidence even Credible in it self.
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'Till therefore the Advancers of Traditions and an Infallible Guide on the one Hand, and till the Pretenders to private Illuminations on the other, can bring equal Evidence for themselves;
Till Therefore the Advancers of Traditions and an Infallible Guide on the one Hand, and till the Pretenders to private Illuminations on the other, can bring equal Evidence for themselves;
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and shall do better to suspect these Pretences of Vanity and Enthusiasm, and Project; than by admitting them to draw such a meaning upon the Words of this Text,
and shall do better to suspect these Pretences of Vanity and Enthusiasm, and Project; than by admitting them to draw such a meaning upon the Words of this Text,
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The Summ then of my Second Head is This, That, according to all we can reasonably conceive of God, he must needs have made some Competent Provision for Men's understanding their Duty;
The Sum then of my Second Head is This, That, according to all we can reasonably conceive of God, he must needs have made Some Competent Provision for Men's understanding their Duty;
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They cannot escape eternal Ruine, without the Knowledge of it; This Knowledge, in the Points peculiarly Christian, could come to them by Divine Revelation only;
They cannot escape Eternal Ruin, without the Knowledge of it; This Knowledge, in the Points peculiarly Christian, could come to them by Divine Revelation only;
To shew in particular as briefly as I can, How the Scriptures answer this Character, with Regard to the several Instances of their Usefulness mention'd in the Text.
To show in particular as briefly as I can, How the Scriptures answer this Character, with Regard to the several Instances of their Usefulness mentioned in the Text.
1. First, St. Paul says, The Scripture is profitable for Doctrine, by which is commonly understood, a Declaration of such Truths as are necessary to be believed.
1. First, Saint Paul Says, The Scripture is profitable for Doctrine, by which is commonly understood, a Declaration of such Truths as Are necessary to be believed.
It presents us with the leisurely Advances towards it, the Personal Revelations to the Patriarchs, The Rites and Figures of Moses 's Law, The clearer Predictions,
It presents us with the leisurely Advances towards it, the Personal Revelations to the Patriarchs, The Rites and Figures of Moses is Law, The clearer Predictions,
At last, when the fulness of Time was come, and Matters ripe for the last and most perfect Revelation, it shews us the Saviour of the World, the Son of God,
At last, when the fullness of Time was come, and Matters ripe for the last and most perfect Revelation, it shows us the Saviour of the World, the Son of God,
and in Him all those Shadows and rough imperfect Strokes finished and filled up, all those Prophecies centring together, with marvellous Harmony and Consent.
and in Him all those Shadows and rough imperfect Strokes finished and filled up, all those Prophecies centring together, with marvellous Harmony and Consent.
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and those breakings out of the Spirit from other Subjects and Persons, into Expressions too Lofty and Magnificent, to be literally and strictly true of any but of Him.
and those breakings out of the Spirit from other Subject's and Persons, into Expressions too Lofty and Magnificent, to be literally and strictly true of any but of Him.
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We see the Adorable Mystery of the Son of God in Flesh and a Human Body, exalted to the Right-Hand of the Majesty on high, a Person truly Divine conversing with Men, courting them to their Happinesses, pressing, importuning;
We see the Adorable Mystery of the Son of God in Flesh and a Human Body, exalted to the Right-Hand of the Majesty on high, a Person truly Divine conversing with Men, courting them to their Happinesses, pressing, importuning;
or for the Humiliation of Men Wise in their own Conceits, yet These Matters which make the Historical Account of our Redemption are related in Circumstances so natural,
or for the Humiliation of Men Wise in their own Conceits, yet These Matters which make the Historical Account of our Redemption Are related in circumstances so natural,
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so much as from the studied Niceties of Subtil and Designing Men; Who, under Pretence of distinguishing and explaining, have rather confounded and rendred them Unintelligible;
so much as from the studied Niceties of Subtle and Designing Men; Who, under Pretence of distinguishing and explaining, have rather confounded and rendered them Unintelligible;
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2. Secondly, That the Scripture is likewise Profitable for Reproof; by which is commonly understood the Confuting of Errors and corrupt Opinions, which oppose or impair the Truth.
2. Secondly, That the Scripture is likewise Profitable for Reproof; by which is commonly understood the Confuting of Errors and corrupt Opinions, which oppose or impair the Truth.
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And to the same Purpose the Apostle here sends Timothy to the Scriptures, as a Defence against those Corrupt and Perillous times foretold in the Beginning of this Chapter.
And to the same Purpose the Apostle Here sends Timothy to the Scriptures, as a Defence against those Corrupt and Perilous times foretold in the Beginning of this Chapter.
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and infinite Testimonies and Commendations to this purpose, shew most evidently, that the Written Word was always look'd upon as the Standard of Doctrine and Faith;
and infinite Testimonies and Commendations to this purpose, show most evidently, that the Written Word was always looked upon as the Standard of Doctrine and Faith;
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Besides (which makes the Objection much less formidable) St. Peter says the NONLATINALPHABET, Passages hard to be understood were principally concerned in this racking of the Sense.
Beside (which makes the Objection much less formidable) Saint Peter Says the, Passages hard to be understood were principally concerned in this racking of the Sense.
They are the necessary Points in which we maintain the Sufficiency of Scripture, and I hope it hath been proved, that what is not full and plain, cannot be necessary.
They Are the necessary Points in which we maintain the Sufficiency of Scripture, and I hope it hath been proved, that what is not full and plain, cannot be necessary.
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If Men would read the Bible with Honesty and Diligence, with Meekness and Modesty, the World would quickly come to a good Agreement in Things requisite to Salvation;
If Men would read the bible with Honesty and Diligence, with Meekness and Modesty, the World would quickly come to a good Agreement in Things requisite to Salvation;
Pride and Avarice, and Ambition, Envy and Licentiousness, Unreasonable Pertinaciousness, and a Desire of Popularity, and in one Word, not so much the Want as the Abuse of Wit;
Pride and Avarice, and Ambition, Envy and Licentiousness, Unreasonable Pertinaciousness, and a Desire of Popularity, and in one Word, not so much the Want as the Abuse of Wit;
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3. Thirdly, the next Instance of the Scripture's Profitableness is in Correction, that is, according to the common Acceptation of the Word, Reforming of Manners.
3. Thirdly, the next Instance of the Scripture's Profitableness is in Correction, that is, according to the Common Acceptation of the Word, Reforming of Manners.
And in this indeed, consists the peculiar Glory of Christianity, that it makes the World better, sweetens Mens Tempers, purifies their Hearts and Affections, tames their wild Passions,
And in this indeed, consists the peculiar Glory of Christianity, that it makes the World better, sweetens Men's Tempers, Purifies their Hearts and Affections, tames their wild Passion,
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That no Man therefore might have Ignorance to pretend, this Doctrine, like a Light hung out from Heaven, descries the Rocks and Shelves that threaten us with Shipwrack of Faith and a good Conscience.
That no Man Therefore might have Ignorance to pretend, this Doctrine, like a Light hung out from Heaven, descries the Rocks and Shelves that threaten us with Shipwreck of Faith and a good Conscience.
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And if it happen, (as God knows it does, and often will even to the Best of Men) that we be driven upon these Rocks, we are then instructed, exhorted, entreated, conjured to recover our selves by speedy and serious Repentance;
And if it happen, (as God knows it does, and often will even to the Best of Men) that we be driven upon these Rocks, we Are then instructed, exhorted, entreated, conjured to recover our selves by speedy and serious Repentance;
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and Satisfactions that flee from us in the very Instant of snatching them; but leaves real and lasting Pains behind, abandons us to all the Horrours of Guilt,
and Satisfactions that flee from us in the very Instant of snatching them; but leaves real and lasting Pains behind, abandons us to all the Horrors of Gilded,
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Once more, Fourthly, The Scripture is said to be Profitable for Instruction in Righteousness, that is, The directing us how we may please, and become like unto God.
Once more, Fourthly, The Scripture is said to be Profitable for Instruction in Righteousness, that is, The directing us how we may please, and become like unto God.
If the Blessings which a Good Life hath a natural Tendency to produce, and those which it gives a Title to, by recommending Men to the more Especial Favour and Protection of God;
If the Blessings which a Good Life hath a natural Tendency to produce, and those which it gives a Title to, by recommending Men to the more Especial Favour and Protection of God;
but if we interpret NONLATINALPHABET, as some do, of strengthning that which is Weak, and instead of Correction, understand Support to feeble and dejected Minds;
but if we interpret, as Some do, of strengthening that which is Weak, and instead of Correction, understand Support to feeble and dejected Minds;
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then St. Paul 's Observation to the Romans, will be included here also, where he says, that these things were written for our Learning, that We through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope.
then Saint Paul is Observation to the Roman, will be included Here also, where he Says, that these things were written for our Learning, that We through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope.
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(Rom. XV. 4.) And here, Blessed God! What Consolations does the Scripture, what rather does it not supply us with on these Occasions? What firm Grounds of a stedfast Confidence in an Almighty and Compassionate Father, a Father always able, and always ready to help;
(Rom. XV. 4.) And Here, Blessed God! What Consolations does the Scripture, what rather does it not supply us with on these Occasions? What firm Grounds of a steadfast Confidence in an Almighty and Compassionate Father, a Father always able, and always ready to help;
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and of rewarded and successful Virtue does It set before our Eyes, and bids us arm our Minds by Their Examples? The Patriarchs, the Prophets, the Apostles,
and of rewarded and successful Virtue does It Set before our Eyes, and bids us arm our Minds by Their Examples? The Patriarchs, the prophets, the Apostles,
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And here, how Glorious a Scene does it draw, what Triumph what Crowns does it propose, how ravishing a Prospect does it open, by those Assurances, that all who suffer for and with him, shall also live and reign with him for ever!
And Here, how Glorious a Scene does it draw, what Triumph what Crowns does it propose, how ravishing a Prospect does it open, by those Assurances, that all who suffer for and with him, shall also live and Reign with him for ever!
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for This will sanctifie our other Studies, enlarge our Understandings, refine and exalt our Souls, and teach us not only to excell Others, but Daily to excell our Selves.
for This will sanctify our other Studies, enlarge our Understandings, refine and exalt our Souls, and teach us not only to excel Others, but Daily to excel our Selves.
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This is the only Exception to the Preacher's Character, In much of all other knowledge, there is much sorrow, but this makes us wise with Pleasure and Safety;
This is the only Exception to the Preacher's Character, In much of all other knowledge, there is much sorrow, but this makes us wise with Pleasure and Safety;
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but double Praise for those Advantages, by which we have not only Leisure, but Obligations and Indispensible Engagements to employ our selves in those Holy and Heavenly Studies;
but double Praise for those Advantages, by which we have not only Leisure, but Obligations and Indispensible Engagements to employ our selves in those Holy and Heavenly Studies;
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Praise lastly for the Shine of Their good Examples, who in their several Stations and Proportions, have contributed to the Advancement of Learning and Religion;
Praise lastly for the Shine of Their good Examples, who in their several Stations and Proportions, have contributed to the Advancement of Learning and Religion;
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Nomen Graecum NONLATINALPHABET interdum Universalitatem significat, interdum Integritatem — Ita hic NONLATINALPHABET idem est quod NONLATINALPHABET, adeóque rectè vertitur Tota Scriptura. Scultet. Qui nostram Interpretationem respuunt, obtendunt non dici NONLATINALPHABET sed NONLATINALPHABET. Sed nec si sequaris Interpretationem nostram opus crit Articulo. Vox enim NONLATINALPHABET nonnunquam etiam sine Articulo, sine Adjectivo, sumitur Antonomasticè, ut Rom. 1.2. 2 Pet. 1.20. Jac. Cappell. Si NONLATINALPHABET sumas vocem NONLATINALPHABET, & vocem NONLATINALPHABET vertas omnis, in casses indues te, ex quibus vix te possis expedire. Quasi vel minimus Scripturae Sacrae versus habeat omnes hos usus quos hic describit Apostolus. Jac. Cappell. Vide quae Scultetus ad locum & Gerhard. è Bellarmino depromptis respondent. Loc. Comm. Part. I. Cap. 18. de Sacr. Script. p. 146, 147.
Nome Greek Interdum Universalitatem significat, Interdum Integritatem — Ita hic idem est quod, adeóque rectè vertitur Tota Scripture. Scultetus. Qui nostram Interpretationem respuunt, obtendunt non dici sed. Said nec si sequaris Interpretationem nostram opus crit Articulo. Vox enim nonnunquam etiam sine Articulo, sine Adjectivo, sumitur Antonomasticè, ut Rom. 1.2. 2 Pet. 1.20. Jacob Cappell. Si sumas vocem, & vocem vertas omnis, in casses endues te, ex quibus vix te possis Expire. Quasi vel minimus Scriptures Sacrae versus habeat omnes hos usus quos hic describit Apostles. Jacob Cappell. Vide Quae Scultetus ad locum & Gerhard. è Bellarmino depromptis respondent. Loc. Comm Part. I Cap. 18. de Sacred Script. p. 146, 147.
In his quae apertè in scripturâ posi•a sunt, inveniuntur illa omnia quae continent Fidem mores { que } vivendi, spem scilicet at { que } Charitatem. Augustin. de Doctrin. Christian. Lib. II. Cap. 9.
In his Quae apertè in scripturâ posi•a sunt, inveniuntur illa omnia Quae continent Fidem mores { que } vivendi, spem scilicet At { que } Charitatem. Augustin. de Doctrine. Christian. Lib. II Cap. 9.
Isai. viii. 20. Matt. xxii. 29. Mar. xii. 24. NONLATINALPHABET. seu ut alii legunt, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost. in Johan. Hom. XL.
Isaiah viii. 20. Matt. xxii. 29. Mar. xii. 24.. seu ut alii legunt,, etc.. Chrysostom in John. Hom. XL.
