To which purpose, having told them before by what Authority he sent them, and how Able he was to carry them through all the Difficulties and Dangers which were before them in the former Verse, All Power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth.
To which purpose, having told them before by what authority he sent them, and how Able he was to carry them through all the Difficulties and Dangers which were before them in the former Verse, All Power is given unto me in Heaven and in Earth.
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In which Words he speaks of his Presence, not with one of them onely, whom he had made the Head and Chief of them all, commending them to his Direction,
In which Words he speaks of his Presence, not with one of them only, whom he had made the Head and Chief of them all, commending them to his Direction,
And not with them onely, and with those among all Nations, whom he sent them to Teach and to Baptize. For he would not have them think that he sent them to lay the Foundation of a Church, which should Stand and Fall together with them,
And not with them only, and with those among all nations, whom he sent them to Teach and to Baptise. For he would not have them think that he sent them to lay the Foundation of a Church, which should Stand and Fallen together with them,
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This Presence of Christ with his Apostles in their Generation, and with his Apostolick Church among all Nations in that and in all succeeding Generations to the end of the World, is here commended to our Consideration, with a Note of Attention, Lo, or Behold I am with You. For it is a point which requires a more than ordinary Consideration,
This Presence of christ with his Apostles in their Generation, and with his Apostolic Church among all nations in that and in all succeeding Generations to the end of the World, is Here commended to our Consideration, with a Note of Attention, Lo, or Behold I am with You. For it is a point which requires a more than ordinary Consideration,
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when he said I am with you, he did not exclude the Presence of the Father, and of the Holy Ghost. For speaking of the Holy Ghost, John 14.16. he saith, I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever:
when he said I am with you, he did not exclude the Presence of the Father, and of the Holy Ghost. For speaking of the Holy Ghost, John 14.16. he Says, I will pray the Father, and he shall give you Another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever:
And that they might not think the Holy Ghost so much another Comforter, that in sending him he would withdraw Himself from them, he tells them in the next Verse, I will not leave you Comfortless, I will come to you.
And that they might not think the Holy Ghost so much Another Comforter, that in sending him he would withdraw Himself from them, he tells them in the next Verse, I will not leave you Comfortless, I will come to you.
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if they did believe and remember what he had often told them, Me ye have not always, Joh. 12.8. I go to the Father, and ye shall see me no more, Joh. 16.10. and at the 28 Verse of the same Chapter, I leave the world, and go to the Father:
if they did believe and Remember what he had often told them, Me you have not always, John 12.8. I go to the Father, and you shall see me no more, John 16.10. and At the 28 Verse of the same Chapter, I leave the world, and go to the Father:
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why stand ye gazing up into Heaven? This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
why stand you gazing up into Heaven? This same jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.
They knew very well, that would not be till the end of the world, Acts 3.21. Whom the heavens must receive, until the times of the restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy Prophets since the world began.
They knew very well, that would not be till the end of the world, Acts 3.21. Whom the heavens must receive, until the times of the restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the Mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
and all the differences that are, or can be imagined between his Body, and all other Bodies, cannot give it a property, which is repugnant to the nature of a Body,
and all the differences that Are, or can be imagined between his Body, and all other Bodies, cannot give it a property, which is repugnant to the nature of a Body,
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For though he that hath all power in heaven and in earth, can do any thing that he will; he never did, nor ever will do any thing that is absurd or impertinent. And many Tales of his visible appearance, sometimes in the form of a Lamb, sometimes of a little Child, and sometimes in the substance of flesh and bloud, which are reported in Authors of no small account, are so absurd: that if the Books in which they are to be read were not easie to be produc'd, it might be thought, that they had been invented by their Adversaries to reproach their Doctrine,
For though he that hath all power in heaven and in earth, can do any thing that he will; he never did, nor ever will do any thing that is absurd or impertinent. And many Tales of his visible appearance, sometime in the from of a Lamb, sometime of a little Child, and sometime in the substance of Flesh and blood, which Are reported in Authors of no small account, Are so absurd: that if the Books in which they Are to be read were not easy to be produced, it might be Thought, that they had been invented by their Adversaries to reproach their Doctrine,
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But to let them pass, what need of his bodily presence in the Sacrament, to make it effectual to exhibit that Grace which is signified by it, that men must be called Hereticks, and burnt alive,
But to let them pass, what need of his bodily presence in the Sacrament, to make it effectual to exhibit that Grace which is signified by it, that men must be called Heretics, and burned alive,
for not believing, or not professing they believe it, when they know they neither do, nor can believe it? What more need of it there, than with his Apostles, to assist them in that work about which he sent them,
for not believing, or not professing they believe it, when they know they neither do, nor can believe it? What more need of it there, than with his Apostles, to assist them in that work about which he sent them,
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or with his Church in all succeeding Generations, to make good all the Promises which he hath made to it? For all this may be as well without his bodily presence, as with it.
or with his Church in all succeeding Generations, to make good all the Promises which he hath made to it? For all this may be as well without his bodily presence, as with it.
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He that hath all power in heaven and in earth, is present where he is absent, present in Spirit, where he is absent in Body; present to manifest his power and grace, where he is not present to manifest his Person. And if while he was on Earth his power was not so confin'd to his bodily presence,
He that hath all power in heaven and in earth, is present where he is absent, present in Spirit, where he is absent in Body; present to manifest his power and grace, where he is not present to manifest his Person. And if while he was on Earth his power was not so confined to his bodily presence,
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And when he said to the Nobleman, who came to him in Cana of Galilee, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son, who was sick at Capernaum, and at the point of death:
And when he said to the Nobleman, who Come to him in Cana of Galilee, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son, who was sick At Capernaum, and At the point of death:
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now he is so much in the form of God, than it was when he was in the form of a Servant? If when his hands and feet were nailed to the Cross, he had so much power in Heaven, as to cover the face of it with blackness; and so much power on Earth, as to make the foundations of it to tremble under his feet;
now he is so much in the from of God, than it was when he was in the from of a Servant? If when his hands and feet were nailed to the Cross, he had so much power in Heaven, as to cover the face of it with blackness; and so much power on Earth, as to make the foundations of it to tremble under his feet;
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what bounds shall we set to the working of that power, whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself? Or what words can more fully express the Omnipotence of that power,
what bounds shall we Set to the working of that power, whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself? Or what words can more Fully express the Omnipotence of that power,
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for so he is with them that are against him, and he against them. He is with them so, as to know their works, and even their most secret and retir'd thoughts.
for so he is with them that Are against him, and he against them. He is with them so, as to know their works, and even their most secret and retired thoughts.
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not so, as to suffer no man to appear against them; for he told them before, they shall put you out of the Synagogues; yea, Joh 16.2.4. the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doth God service.
not so, as to suffer no man to appear against them; for he told them before, they shall put you out of the Synagogues; yea, John 16.2.4. the time comes, that whosoever kills you will think that he does God service.
With them, to instruct their ignorance, to give them confidence, to manifest his strength in their weakness, to make them able Ministers of the New Testament, not only of the Letter, but of the Spirit;
With them, to instruct their ignorance, to give them confidence, to manifest his strength in their weakness, to make them able Ministers of the New Testament, not only of the letter, but of the Spirit;
and Master-builders of that House, which he would make to stand so firm and stedfast upon that foundation, which he would lay by them, that all the storms and tempests that should beat upon it, should never overthrow it,
and Master-builders of that House, which he would make to stand so firm and steadfast upon that Foundation, which he would lay by them, that all the storms and tempests that should beatrice upon it, should never overthrow it,
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For though S. Matthew concludes his Gospel, without any mention of it, we have a full and clear expression of it in the Gospel of S. Mark, in the last Chapter, at the last Verse, They went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them,
For though S. Matthew concludes his Gospel, without any mention of it, we have a full and clear expression of it in the Gospel of S. Mark, in the last Chapter, At the last Verse, They went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them,
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They were not the Authors of that Word which they preached among all Nations, nor of the Faith with which it was receiv'd in the hearts of them that heard them;
They were not the Authors of that Word which they preached among all nations, nor of the Faith with which it was received in the hearts of them that herd them;
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but Ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? may as truly be said of all the rest of them, Who was Peter, or who was any of the rest of them,
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but Ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? may as truly be said of all the rest of them, Who was Peter, or who was any of the rest of them,
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but Ministers of that grace, which fell upon them that heard them? They were not so arrogant, as to assume unto themselves so much as a thought of that power:
but Ministers of that grace, which fell upon them that herd them? They were not so arrogant, as to assume unto themselves so much as a Thought of that power:
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The other manifestation of his presence with them, was the Signs and Miracles which he wrought by them, to confirm the Word which he sent them to preach.
The other manifestation of his presence with them, was the Signs and Miracles which he wrought by them, to confirm the Word which he sent them to preach.
but in his. In my name they shall cast out devils, Mark 16.17. they shall speak with new tongues, they shall take up Serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them;
but in his. In my name they shall cast out Devils, Mark 16.17. they shall speak with new tongues, they shall take up Serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them;
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but to walk and leap; he was so far from arrogating that power to himself, that he disclaimed it in the presence of them that were the Spectators of it. Acts 3.12. — Why look ye so earnestly upon us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? And in the next Chapter, at the 10th.
but to walk and leap; he was so Far from arrogating that power to himself, that he disclaimed it in the presence of them that were the Spectators of it. Acts 3.12. — Why look you so earnestly upon us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? And in the next Chapter, At the 10th.
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Verse, Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead,
Verse, Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of jesus christ of Nazareth, whom you Crucified, whom God raised from the dead,
These, and many more Miracles which he wrought by them, to confirm that word which he sent them to preach, were so necessary at that time, when it was a new Doctrine, not only different from all the Religions that were then in the world,
These, and many more Miracles which he wrought by them, to confirm that word which he sent them to preach, were so necessary At that time, when it was a new Doctrine, not only different from all the Religions that were then in the world,
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But when he saith, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world, we may perceive, that he spake not only of his presence with them, and with those of that Generation among all Nations, who are long since departed out of the world,
But when he Says, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world, we may perceive, that he spoke not only of his presence with them, and with those of that Generation among all nations, who Are long since departed out of the world,
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it is a point of so great importance, that the not observing it hath been the cause of the greatest mischiefs that ever have befaln the Church of Christ;
it is a point of so great importance, that the not observing it hath been the cause of the greatest mischiefs that ever have befallen the Church of christ;
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I mean that great Controversie about a Visible Head, to rule and govern this great Body of the Church, which hath not only disturb'd that peace and unity which he hath so expressly, so earnestly, and so frequently commended to it;
I mean that great Controversy about a Visible Head, to Rule and govern this great Body of the Church, which hath not only disturbed that peace and unity which he hath so expressly, so earnestly, and so frequently commended to it;
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and corrupted the Faith which was once delivered unto the Saints, by an addition of many things as Articles of Faith, which are but matters of Dispute,
and corrupted the Faith which was once Delivered unto the Saints, by an addition of many things as Articles of Faith, which Are but matters of Dispute,
but likewise perverted much of the Devotion, and depraved the true Worship, with Invocation and Adoration of other Advocates and Patrons, which are not with us.
but likewise perverted much of the Devotion, and depraved the true Worship, with Invocation and Adoration of other Advocates and Patrons, which Are not with us.
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but with those of all Nations, whom he sent them to Teach and to Baptize, is evident by their own acknowledgment, who ascribe the success of their Ministery to the working of his Grace upon the Hearts of them that heard them.
but with those of all nations, whom he sent them to Teach and to Baptise, is evident by their own acknowledgment, who ascribe the success of their Ministry to the working of his Grace upon the Hearts of them that herd them.
And the several Epistles of St. Paul, in which he commends the Churches to which he wrote, to the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, with these or the like Words, in the beginning of them, Grace be to you, and Peace from God the Father,
And the several Epistles of Saint Paul, in which he commends the Churches to which he wrote, to the Grace of our Lord jesus christ, with these or the like Words, in the beginning of them, Grace be to you, and Peace from God the Father,
but of their Hearts and Affections, in the three first Chapters of the Revelation of St. John, are very sufficient to make good proof of his presence with them.
but of their Hearts and Affections, in the three First Chapters of the Revelation of Saint John, Are very sufficient to make good proof of his presence with them.
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And though these come not home to the Text, in which he speaks of his presence with them to the end of the World, there be other Texts of Scripture, in which he speaks of his presence in all times, not only with great Churches, but with little ones.
And though these come not home to the Text, in which he speaks of his presence with them to the end of the World, there be other Texts of Scripture, in which he speaks of his presence in all times, not only with great Churches, but with little ones.
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And in the fifth Verse of the same Chapter, he speaks of his presence, not only with two or three, but with every one of those little ones that believe in him.
And in the fifth Verse of the same Chapter, he speaks of his presence, not only with two or three, but with every one of those little ones that believe in him.
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as the Psalmist saith of the presence of God with all men, everywhere, and at all times, Psal. 139.5. Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me: I cannot attain unto it.
as the Psalmist Says of the presence of God with all men, everywhere, and At all times, Psalm 139.5. Such knowledge is too wondered and excellent for me: I cannot attain unto it.
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But we must not deny that which is evident, because we cannot comprehend that which is difficult. And the truth of this is so evident in the Scriptures, which are the Rule of our Faith, that we must either believe it,
But we must not deny that which is evident, Because we cannot comprehend that which is difficult. And the truth of this is so evident in the Scriptures, which Are the Rule of our Faith, that we must either believe it,
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or deny the authority of the Scriptures, and renounce our Christianity. For the Scriptures speak expresly and clearly of the exercise of his Regal and Priestly Office by himself, from the time of his Ascension into Heaven, to the end of the World, with that power of which he saith in the Verse but one before my Text, All power is given to me in Heaven and in Earth.
or deny the Authority of the Scriptures, and renounce our Christianity. For the Scriptures speak expressly and clearly of the exercise of his Regal and Priestly Office by himself, from the time of his Ascension into Heaven, to the end of the World, with that power of which he Says in the Verse but one before my Text, All power is given to me in Heaven and in Earth.
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With that authority of which he saith, Joh. 5.22, 23. The Father hath committed all Judgment unto the Son, that all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father, with that Administration of all things by him, of which he saith, Mat. 11.27. All things are delivered to me of my Father.
With that Authority of which he Says, John 5.22, 23. The Father hath committed all Judgement unto the Son, that all men should honour the Son even as they honour the Father, with that Administration of all things by him, of which he Says, Mathew 11.27. All things Are Delivered to me of my Father.
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There is hardly any point that is so frequently set forth with so great variety of so significant and elegant Expressions as this of his presence with his whole Church,
There is hardly any point that is so frequently Set forth with so great variety of so significant and elegant Expressions as this of his presence with his Whole Church,
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as a Lord or Master in his own House, in which he dwells, and which he Rules and Governs; as a Husband with his Wife, whom he loves and cherisheth; as a Head with that Body, which lives and grows, by that influence which it receives from it.
as a Lord or Master in his own House, in which he dwells, and which he Rules and Governs; as a Husband with his Wife, whom he loves and Cherishes; as a Head with that Body, which lives and grows, by that influence which it receives from it.
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For the whole Catholick Church in all places of the World, and at all times to the end of the World, is but one Flock, of which he is not only the Chief Shepherd, as St. Peter calleth him, but the onely. Joh. 10.16. Other Sheep I have, which are not of this Fold:
For the Whole Catholic Church in all places of the World, and At all times to the end of the World, is but one Flock, of which he is not only the Chief Shepherd, as Saint Peter calls him, but the only. John 10.16. Other Sheep I have, which Are not of this Fold:
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For though he hath appointed other Shepherds under him, he is the Shepherd of those Shepherds, and as they are called Shepherds with reference to them, whom he hath appointed them to feed;
For though he hath appointed other Shepherd's under him, he is the Shepherd of those Shepherd's, and as they Are called Shepherd's with Referente to them, whom he hath appointed them to feed;
so they are called Sheep when they are mentioned with him. So he calleth his Apostles, Mat. 10.16. Behold, I send you forth as Sheep in the midst of Wolves. And Mat. 26.31. All ye shall be offended because of me this night:
so they Are called Sheep when they Are mentioned with him. So he calls his Apostles, Mathew 10.16. Behold, I send you forth as Sheep in the midst of Wolves. And Mathew 26.31. All you shall be offended Because of me this night:
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There is no Shepherd so vigilant over his Flock, for he never Slumbers nor Sleeps: nor so conversant with it, Joh. 10.14. I am the good Shepherd, and know my Sheep, and am known of mine.
There is no Shepherd so vigilant over his Flock, for he never Slumbers nor Sleeps: nor so conversant with it, John 10.14. I am the good Shepherd, and know my Sheep, and am known of mine.
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Nor so able and ready to see that none of them be lost, through any want of care in him, at the 28 Verse of the same Chapter, They shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Nor so able and ready to see that none of them be lost, through any want of care in him, At the 28 Verse of the same Chapter, They shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
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To the same purpose is the Metaphor of a Lord or Master of a great House in which, he dwells, and which he rules and governs. All that are of the Houshold of Faith, are of his Houshold and Family, whom he rules and governs by his Word and Spirit; whom he feeds at his Table, and supplies them with all things, which he knows to be needfull or expedient for them.
To the same purpose is the Metaphor of a Lord or Master of a great House in which, he dwells, and which he rules and governs. All that Are of the Household of Faith, Are of his Household and Family, whom he rules and governs by his Word and Spirit; whom he feeds At his Table, and supplies them with all things, which he knows to be needful or expedient for them.
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Nor so much Lord and Master of it. Hebr. 3.5.6. Moses verily was faithful in all his House as a Servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
Nor so much Lord and Master of it. Hebrew 3.5.6. Moses verily was faithful in all his House as a Servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken After;
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The Metaphor of a Man and his Wife, whom he loves and cherisheth, is a very significant and elegant expression of that Ʋnion and Communion which is between Christ and his Church.
The Metaphor of a Man and his Wife, whom he loves and Cherishes, is a very significant and elegant expression of that Ʋnion and Communion which is between christ and his Church.
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But as there is no Metaphor so frequently used to this purpose, as that of the Head and the Body, so there is none that is so fully applyed to signifie that influence which he hath upon all the Members,
But as there is no Metaphor so frequently used to this purpose, as that of the Head and the Body, so there is none that is so Fully applied to signify that influence which he hath upon all the Members,
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and that which he hath upon every one of them, according to their several offices. For as the Body consists of many Members, which being fitly joined and compacted together among themselves,
and that which he hath upon every one of them, according to their several Offices. For as the Body consists of many Members, which being fitly joined and compacted together among themselves,
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and with the Head live and grow up together in one Body, by virtue of that influence which the Head hath upon them all: So this great Body of the Church, which consists of many Members fitly joined together one with the other,
and with the Head live and grow up together in one Body, by virtue of that influence which the Head hath upon them all: So this great Body of the Church, which consists of many Members fitly joined together one with the other,
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but the influence which the Head hath upon them all, doth not only make them all Partakers of the same Spirit of Life, by which they live, but likewise of that power and virtue, by which they all perform their several Offices; as the Eye doth not only live, but see, the Ear hear, and all the Members perform that Office which they have in the Body: so it is in this great Body of the Church, as it is very well and fully expressed by St. Paul, Eph. 4.11.
but the influence which the Head hath upon them all, does not only make them all Partakers of the same Spirit of Life, by which they live, but likewise of that power and virtue, by which they all perform their several Offices; as the Eye does not only live, but see, the Ear hear, and all the Members perform that Office which they have in the Body: so it is in this great Body of the Church, as it is very well and Fully expressed by Saint Paul, Ephesians 4.11.
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where having spoken in the former Verse of the Ascension of Christ into Heaven, that he might fill all things, he useth this Metaphor of a Head and a Body, to signifie how he filleth all things,
where having spoken in the former Verse of the Ascension of christ into Heaven, that he might fill all things, he uses this Metaphor of a Head and a Body, to signify how he fills all things,
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even Christ from whom the whole Body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplyeth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the Body,
even christ from whom the Whole Body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the Body,
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And in the first Chapter of the same Epistle we have an elegant expression of the height to which he is exalted, at the 20 Verse, God hath set him at his own right Hand in Heavenly places, far above all Principality,
And in the First Chapter of the same Epistle we have an elegant expression of the height to which he is exalted, At the 20 Verse, God hath Set him At his own right Hand in Heavenly places, Far above all Principality,
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And that we might not think that his Exaltation to so great a height, hath made a separation between him and his Church on Earth, he saith in the next Verse, God hath put all things under his Feet,
And that we might not think that his Exaltation to so great a height, hath made a separation between him and his Church on Earth, he Says in the next Verse, God hath put all things under his Feet,
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There must be likewise Rulers and Governors under him, for the good of Order, which is not onely comely, but necessary, in all Societies or Bodies of Men,
There must be likewise Rulers and Governors under him, for the good of Order, which is not only comely, but necessary, in all Societies or Bodies of Men,
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That which is said of his Priestly Office, compar'd with other Priests, Heb. 7.23. They truly were many Priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
That which is said of his Priestly Office, compared with other Priests, Hebrew 7.23. They truly were many Priests, Because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
May as truly be said of his Office of an High-priest, or Ʋniversal Bishop, compared with other Bishops and Priests; they truely are many Bishops and Priests,
May as truly be said of his Office of an High priest, or Ʋniversal Bishop, compared with other Bishops and Priests; they truly Are many Bishops and Priests,
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We must not then say or think of him, who is ascended into Heaven, as the Children of Israel said of Moses when he was gone up to the Mount, Make us gods which shall go before us,
We must not then say or think of him, who is ascended into Heaven, as the Children of Israel said of Moses when he was gone up to the Mount, Make us God's which shall go before us,
The Owner of that great House, which he hath built for himself, had not so little regard to the government of it, as to leave it to a Servant, who might say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming,
The Owner of that great House, which he hath built for himself, had not so little regard to the government of it, as to leave it to a Servant, who might say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming,
St. Paul knew no other such Head but him; for when he saith, Rom. 12.4. As we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office:
Saint Paul knew no other such Head but him; for when he Says, Rom. 12.4. As we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office:
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but Fellow-members; not onely Members of him, but Members one of another. Every Sovereign Christian Prince is a Head of that Church, which is in his Dominions,
but Fellow members; not only Members of him, but Members one of Another. Every Sovereign Christian Prince is a Head of that Church, which is in his Dominions,
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in which sense, he who takes upon him to be a Head to all Churches, may be called the Head of that Church, in which he is a Sovereign Prince: but as in other Kingdoms he hath no such Sovereignty, so he hath no such Headship. And as God hath not submitted all the Kingdoms of the World to one King,
in which sense, he who Takes upon him to be a Head to all Churches, may be called the Head of that Church, in which he is a Sovereign Prince: but as in other Kingdoms he hath no such Sovereignty, so he hath no such Headship. And as God hath not submitted all the Kingdoms of the World to one King,
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than they would be, if they were all subject unto one: so we may say of all the Churches in the World, they were better govern'd at first, when they were under the Government of many Bishops, who were at unity among themselves,
than they would be, if they were all Subject unto one: so we may say of all the Churches in the World, they were better governed At First, when they were under the Government of many Bishops, who were At unity among themselves,
than they have been since under the claim of one Bishop to a Superiority and Jurisdiction over them all. And of the two, an Universal Monarch in the World could not be so great a mischief,
than they have been since under the claim of one Bishop to a Superiority and Jurisdiction over them all. And of the two, an Universal Monarch in the World could not be so great a mischief,
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For the Saints, who are departed from us, are not with us. And that which is said of Abraham, Isa. 63.16. Abraham is ignorant of us, may as truly be said, not onely of many Saints in the Roman Calendar, (of whom we have no better proof that they are Saints,
For the Saints, who Are departed from us, Are not with us. And that which is said of Abraham, Isaiah 63.16. Abraham is ignorant of us, may as truly be said, not only of many Saints in the Roman Calendar, (of whom we have no better proof that they Are Saints,
because they could not know their hearts, than we can know that they by whom they have been Canoniz'd, were Saints) but of those Saints who are in the bosome of Abraham. For they who are in the bosome of Abraham, can know no more of us,
Because they could not know their hearts, than we can know that they by whom they have been Canonized, were Saints) but of those Saints who Are in the bosom of Abraham. For they who Are in the bosom of Abraham, can know no more of us,
but to help us; and to worship them as the givers of those things, which none but God can give, is not onely to make them Saints, but Gods, which is not true Religion, but Idolatry.
but to help us; and to worship them as the givers of those things, which none but God can give, is not only to make them Saints, but God's, which is not true Religion, but Idolatry.
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And though Learned men may think to excuse themselves from that Idolatry by subtil distinctions of Worship, they cannot excuse the multitude of rude and ignorant people, who offer up their prayers to them, and adore and worship them as the Donors of those things which they ask of them.
And though Learned men may think to excuse themselves from that Idolatry by subtle Distinctions of Worship, they cannot excuse the multitude of rude and ignorant people, who offer up their Prayers to them, and adore and worship them as the Donors of those things which they ask of them.
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It is enough that we honour the memory, and bless God for the happy departure of them, who have lived and died in the true profession of that Faith, which was once delivered to the Saints;
It is enough that we honour the memory, and bless God for the happy departure of them, who have lived and died in the true profession of that Faith, which was once Delivered to the Saints;
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But we have no promise, that whatsoever we shall ask in the name of any Saint, he will do it, that the Father or the Son may be glorified in the Saint.
But we have no promise, that whatsoever we shall ask in the name of any Saint, he will do it, that the Father or the Son may be glorified in the Saint.
The Faith by which we live, is called the Faith which is by him, Acts 3.16. not onely because it comes by hearing his Word, but because that Word is made effectual in the hearts of them that hear it, by the power and efficacy of his grace.
The Faith by which we live, is called the Faith which is by him, Acts 3.16. not only Because it comes by hearing his Word, but Because that Word is made effectual in the hearts of them that hear it, by the power and efficacy of his grace.
But when he saith, I am with you alway to the end of the world, he puts us in mind, that the world will have an end; and if that would put an end to his presence with us, it would not be so much for our comfort that he will be with us,
But when he Says, I am with you always to the end of the world, he puts us in mind, that the world will have an end; and if that would put an end to his presence with us, it would not be so much for our Comfort that he will be with us,
so long as it would be for our grief and sorrow, that he would be no longer. For nothing that hath an end can satisfie the desire of Souls, that are immortal. But as the end of this world is the beginning of another world, which shall have no end;
so long as it would be for our grief and sorrow, that he would be no longer. For nothing that hath an end can satisfy the desire of Souls, that Are immortal. But as the end of this world is the beginning of Another world, which shall have no end;
there we shall be with him, to partake with him the honour and glory, which he hath promised to them that overcome. Rev. 3.21. To him that overcometh, will I grant to sit with me in my Throne;
there we shall be with him, to partake with him the honour and glory, which he hath promised to them that overcome. Rev. 3.21. To him that Overcometh, will I grant to fit with me in my Throne;
To which purpose he is gone before to prepare a place for us, that where he is, there we may be also, Joh. 14.2, 3. And he will come again at the end of the world, to call us to the inheritance of a Kingdom prepared for us from the foundation of the world, Matth. 25.34. In a word, Here he is with us even unto the end of the world;
To which purpose he is gone before to prepare a place for us, that where he is, there we may be also, John 14.2, 3. And he will come again At the end of the world, to call us to the inheritance of a Kingdom prepared for us from the Foundation of the world, Matthew 25.34. In a word, Here he is with us even unto the end of the world;
