The word signifies also to Perish, to be made Desolate, so Arias Montanus, Desolabuntur. Heart division is a Desolating Sin, by the Judgment of God upon them for it, they shall be convinced in their own Consciences,
The word signifies also to Perish, to be made Desolate, so Arias Montanus, Desolabuntur. Heart division is a Desolating since, by the Judgement of God upon them for it, they shall be convinced in their own Consciences,
The Lord convince us of, and humble us for the Sinfulness of our Divisions, by his Word, that Desolating Judgments be not upon us to convince and humble us.
The Lord convince us of, and humble us for the Sinfulness of our Divisions, by his Word, that Desolating Judgments be not upon us to convince and humble us.
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That one Text, 1 Thes. 4.9. were enough alone to pierce our Hearts thorough and thorough, as touching Brotherly Love, Ye need not that I Write unto you, saith the Apostle, for ye your selves are taught of God to Love one another.
That one Text, 1 Thebes 4.9. were enough alone to pierce our Hearts thorough and through, as touching Brotherly Love, You need not that I Write unto you, Says the Apostle, for you your selves Are taught of God to Love one Another.
Oh Lord, what are we in these days such kind of Christians as these were? Oh that it were so with us, that we had no need to be wrote to, to be Preached to, concerning this.
O Lord, what Are we in these days such kind of Christians as these were? O that it were so with us, that we had no need to be wrote to, to be Preached to, Concerning this.
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Does it appear by our Carriages one towards another, that we are Taught of God, To Love one another? But Beloved, that God may Teach us this day, attend to what shall be said to you at this time, which I shall cast into these five Heads: 1. Joyning Principles. 2. Joyning Considerations. 3. Joyning Graces. 4. Joyning Practises. 5. Conclude with Exhortation. Wherein we shall endeavour to set before you the Beauty and Excellency there is in the Heart, Union, and Mutual Love of Christians.
Does it appear by our Carriages one towards Another, that we Are Taught of God, To Love one Another? But beloved, that God may Teach us this day, attend to what shall be said to you At this time, which I shall cast into these five Heads: 1. Joining Principles. 2. Joining Considerations. 3. Joining Graces. 4. Joining Practises. 5. Conclude with Exhortation. Wherein we shall endeavour to Set before you the Beauty and Excellency there is in the Heart, union, and Mutual Love of Christians.
though in some things our Judgments and Practises be apparently different one from another? I will give you who are Scholars a Sentence to write upon your Study-doors,
though in Some things our Judgments and Practises be apparently different one from Another? I will give you who Are Scholars a Sentence to write upon your Study-doors,
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It may be in our endeavours for agreement, we have begun at the wrong end, let us try what we can do at the other end, it may be we shall have better Success there.
It may be in our endeavours for agreement, we have begun At the wrong end, let us try what we can do At the other end, it may be we shall have better Success there.
Eusebius Records a Letter that Constantine sent to Alexander and Arius, before he apprehended the grosseness of Arius his Heresie, conceiving them to differ but in smaller things, he endeavours to Reconcile them:
Eusebius Records a letter that Constantine sent to Alexander and Arius, before he apprehended the grossness of Arius his Heresy, conceiving them to differ but in smaller things, he endeavours to Reconcile them:
For that (says he) the things wherein you differ, concerneth not any weighty substance of our Religion, there is no reason why it should breed at all any Division in Mind, or discord in Doctrine;
For that (Says he) the things wherein you differ, concerns not any weighty substance of our Religion, there is no reason why it should breed At all any Division in Mind, or discord in Doctrine;
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and though you Dissent amongst your selves about a matter of small Importance, nevertheless for all that, the Sacred Ʋnity may be soundly and Inviolably retained among you,
and though you Dissent among your selves about a matter of small Importance, nevertheless for all that, the Sacred Ʋnity may be soundly and Inviolably retained among you,
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I have Read of the like peaceable Disposition in divers German Divines, meeting to Confer about matters of Religion in difference in Marpurg. The conclusion of their Conference was this, Although we see we cannot hitherto fully agree about the corporal presence of the Body and Blood of Christ in the Bread and Wine,
I have Read of the like peaceable Disposition in diverse Germane Divines, meeting to Confer about matters of Religion in difference in Marpurg. The conclusion of their Conference was this, Although we see we cannot hitherto Fully agree about the corporal presence of the Body and Blood of christ in the Bred and Wine,
Ephes. 4.11, 12. He gave some Apostles, some Evangelists, some Pastors and Teachers, for the work of the Ministry, till we all come in the Ʋnity of the Faith,
Ephesians 4.11, 12. He gave Some Apostles, Some Evangelists, Some Pastors and Teachers, for the work of the Ministry, till we all come in the Ʋnity of the Faith,
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when that is done, our work is done for this World. The Second Joyning Principle. That should never be got by Strife, that may be had by Love and Peace.
when that is done, our work is done for this World. The Second Joining Principle. That should never be god by Strife, that may be had by Love and Peace.
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Marcus Cato repented that ever he went by Sea when he might have gone by Land (it seems the skill of those times for Navigation was not great) but certainly there is no man living but hath cause to repent him that ever he got that by strife and contention that he might have got by Love & peace.
Marcus Cato repented that ever he went by Sea when he might have gone by Land (it seems the skill of those times for Navigation was not great) but Certainly there is no man living but hath cause to Repent him that ever he god that by strife and contention that he might have god by Love & peace.
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What hinders why soft and gentle words may not prevaile, as well as hard and bitter language? If it may, thou providest ill for thine own peace and comfort, to leave this way,
What hinders why soft and gentle words may not prevail, as well as hard and bitter language? If it may, thou providest ill for thine own peace and Comfort, to leave this Way,
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Tell me, were it a signe of valour in a man to draw his sword at every Whappet that comes near him? yea at every Fly that lights upon him? Were it not folly and madness? Why? he may by putting forth his finger put them off from him.
Tell me, were it a Signen of valour in a man to draw his sword At every Whappet that comes near him? yea At every Fly that lights upon him? Were it not folly and madness? Why? he may by putting forth his finger put them off from him.
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Why should a man labour and toyl till he sweats again, to take up a pin? Have none of you made a great Stir in your Families about that which when the Stir is a little over you plainly fee you might have had as well with a word speaking:
Why should a man labour and toil till he sweats again, to take up a pin? Have none of you made a great Stir in your Families about that which when the Stir is a little over you plainly fee you might have had as well with a word speaking:
And says he, As Hunters, Riders of Horses, and such as tame wilde beasts, shall sooner make them leave their savage and churlish nature by gentle usage and manning of them,
And Says he, As Hunters, Riders of Horses, and such as tame wild beasts, shall sooner make them leave their savage and churlish nature by gentle usage and manning of them,
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or the fine painting of it, as in the strength and excellency of the Ship. It is because we have such private spirits that there are such contentions among us:
or the fine painting of it, as in the strength and excellency of the Ship. It is Because we have such private spirits that there Are such contentions among us:
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Paulus Aemilius hearing of the Death of his children, spake with an undaunted courage thus, That the gods had heard his prayer, which was, that Calamities should rather befall his family, then the Common-wealth.
Paulus Aemilius hearing of the Death of his children, spoke with an undaunted courage thus, That the God's had herd his prayer, which was, that Calamities should rather befall his family, then the Commonwealth.
even as they had been his confederates, very Friends and near Kinsmen. Publick Spirited men are men of sweet and peaceable Spirits. The Fourth joyning Principle.
even as they had been his confederates, very Friends and near Kinsmen. Public Spirited men Are men of sweet and peaceable Spirits. The Fourth joining Principle.
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Cannot you endure to have others envy you? doe not you Envy others. Cannot you endure to be deceived? do not you deceive others. The fifth joyning Principle.
Cannot you endure to have Others envy you? do not you Envy Others. Cannot you endure to be deceived? do not you deceive Others. The fifth joining Principle.
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I have read of two famous Philosophers falling at variance, Aristippus and Aeschines, Aristippus comes to Aeschines, Shall we not be friends? says he, Yes with all my heart, saith Aeschines. Remember, saith Aristippus, that though I am your elder, yet I sought for peace.
I have read of two famous Philosophers falling At variance, Aristippus and Aeschines, Aristippus comes to Aeschines, Shall we not be Friends? Says he, Yes with all my heart, Says Aeschines. remember, Says Aristippus, that though I am your elder, yet I sought for peace.
True, saith Aeschines, and for this I will alwayes acknowledge you the more worthy man; for I began the Strife, and you the Peace. The Sixth Joyning Principle:
True, Says Aeschines, and for this I will always acknowledge you the more worthy man; for I began the Strife, and you the Peace. The Sixth Joining Principle:
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yea a greater Enemy then he or any man Living can be to thee? for all the Men in the World cannot make the Sin, Except thou wilt thy self. The Seventh joyning principle.
yea a greater Enemy then he or any man Living can be to thee? for all the Men in the World cannot make the since, Except thou wilt thy self. The Seventh joining principle.
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dost thou see that this will be a temptation to thy brother, and wilt thou lay it before him? dost not thou pray for thy self and for him, Lord lead us not into temptation? we should account it the greatest evil to us, of all the evil of afflictions, to be any occasion of sin to our brother;
dost thou see that this will be a temptation to thy brother, and wilt thou lay it before him? dost not thou pray for thy self and for him, Lord led us not into temptation? we should account it the greatest evil to us, of all the evil of afflictions, to be any occasion of since to our brother;
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but consider one another, so as we may further the good of one another, so as to make one another quick and active in that which is good. The Eighth joyning Principle.
but Consider one Another, so as we may further the good of one Another, so as to make one Another quick and active in that which is good. The Eighth joining Principle.
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Answ. Very much, both as it holdsforth the goodness of peace with all men, and as it carries the heart strongly to the making and keeping peace with God and a mans owne conscience.
Answer Very much, both as it holdsforth the Goodness of peace with all men, and as it carries the heart strongly to the making and keeping peace with God and a men own conscience.
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but whatsoever we pay for it beside sin and baseness, we have a good bargain, Suidas tels of the Emperour Trajan, that he would cut his own cloaths to bind up the wounds of his Souldiers.
but whatsoever we pay for it beside since and baseness, we have a good bargain, Suidas tells of the Emperor Trajan, that he would Cut his own clothes to bind up the wounds of his Soldiers.
but especially, our care should be to bind up those wounds, that by divisions are made in Church and State: and well may we be willing to cut our cloathes to bind them up,
but especially, our care should be to bind up those wounds, that by divisions Are made in Church and State: and well may we be willing to Cut our clothes to bind them up,
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But though peace be a rich merchandize, yet she must not sayl too far for it, not so far as to sin. We read 2 King. 23.13. Mount Olivet is called the Mount of corruption, because of the Idolatry committed upon it.
But though peace be a rich merchandise, yet she must not sail too Far for it, not so Far as to sin. We read 2 King. 23.13. Mount Olivet is called the Mount of corruption, Because of the Idolatry committed upon it.
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There is a notable story of a Turkish Emperor, perceiving his Nobles and people to be offended that he was so strongly in love with his Concubine Irene, his heart was so taken with her, that he grew remiss in his regard to the Stern of the State.
There is a notable story of a Turkish Emperor, perceiving his Nobles and people to be offended that he was so strongly in love with his Concubine Irene, his heart was so taken with her, that he grew remiss in his regard to the Stern of the State.
If according to her demerits for drawing his heart away from the good of the commonwealth, she had been given up to the sword of justice, it might have satisfied as well.
If according to her demerits for drawing his heart away from the good of the commonwealth, she had been given up to the sword of Justice, it might have satisfied as well.
The peace that we thus purchase with the suffering much in our names, and the loss of many comforts does not cost us too dear. Joyning Considerations. The first.
The peace that we thus purchase with the suffering much in our names, and the loss of many comforts does not cost us too dear. Joining Considerations. The First.
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What is the meaning of humanity, but courteousness, gentleness, pleasantness in our carriages one towards another? But still the consideration grows higher,
What is the meaning of humanity, but courteousness, gentleness, pleasantness in our carriages one towards Another? But still the consideration grows higher,
but union with Christ as the members with the body, what heart can stand against the strength of this? What can cause one member to tear and rend another, but madness?
but Union with christ as the members with the body, what heart can stand against the strength of this? What can cause one member to tear and rend Another, but madness?
And is not this one Spirit the Spirit of love and meekness? What does a froward contentious spirit do in thee, who professest thy self to be a Christian? What, says Cyprian, does the fierceness of Wolves, madness of Dogs, the deadly poyson of Serpents, the bloudy rage of Beasts, in a Christians breast? 3. Called in one hope.
And is not this one Spirit the Spirit of love and meekness? What does a froward contentious Spirit do in thee, who professest thy self to be a Christian? What, Says Cyprian, does the fierceness of Wolves, madness of Dogs, the deadly poison of Serpents, the bloody rage of Beasts, in a Christians breast? 3. Called in one hope.
Is it for the credit of a Master, that his servants are always wrangling and fighting one with another? Is it not a tedious thing in a family that the servants can never agree? Mark how ill the Lord takes this, Mat. 24.49, 50, 51. that evil servant who begins to smite his fellow-servants, provokes his Lord against him so as to come upon him with such severity as to cut him asunder,
Is it for the credit of a Master, that his Servants Are always wrangling and fighting one with Another? Is it not a tedious thing in a family that the Servants can never agree? Mark how ill the Lord Takes this, Mathew 24.49, 50, 51. that evil servant who begins to smite his Fellow servants, provokes his Lord against him so as to come upon him with such severity as to Cut him asunder,
Why should we not then keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace? The agreement in the faith one would think should swallow up all other disagreements.
Why should we not then keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace? The agreement in the faith one would think should swallow up all other disagreements.
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We should rather bless God for keeping men sound in the faith, then contend with them for lesser mistakes. When the Pharisees, Acts 23.9. understood that Paul agreed with them in that great doctrine of the Resurrection, they presently overlook his other differences, saying, We find no evil in this man.
We should rather bless God for keeping men found in the faith, then contend with them for lesser mistakes. When the Pharisees, Acts 23.9. understood that Paul agreed with them in that great Doctrine of the Resurrection, they presently overlook his other differences, saying, We find no evil in this man.
yet miserably jarring and contending one against another there, to the scandall of all the Churches of God in those Parts, begins his Epistle thus, This doth grievously torment me;
yet miserably jarring and contending one against Another there, to the scandal of all the Churches of God in those Parts, begins his Epistle thus, This does grievously torment me;
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and for that cause which alone in this your scattering, ought to be to you as a holy band, to keep you fast bound together. Their contentions were about Church-worship. 6. One Baptism.
and for that cause which alone in this your scattering, ought to be to you as a holy band, to keep you fast bound together. Their contentions were about Church-worship. 6. One Baptism.
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We are baptized into Christs death, and is not that to shew that we should be dead to all those things in the world that cause strife and contention among men? Our Baptism is our badg, our livery, it furthers somewhat the unity of servants that they wear all one livery. 7. One God.
We Are baptised into Christ death, and is not that to show that we should be dead to all those things in the world that cause strife and contention among men? Our Baptism is our badge, our livery, it furthers somewhat the unity of Servants that they wear all one livery. 7. One God.
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here is an union infinitly beyond all unions that any creature can be capable of; themystery of this union is revealed to us, to make us in love with union.
Here is an Union infinitely beyond all unions that any creature can be capable of; themystery of this Union is revealed to us, to make us in love with Union.
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Our interest in this one God is such a conjunction, as nothing can be more. Josephs brethren Gen. 50.17. looked upon this, as having very great power in it to make up all breaches, to heal all old grudges.
Our Interest in this one God is such a conjunction, as nothing can be more. Josephs brothers Gen. 50.17. looked upon this, as having very great power in it to make up all Breaches, to heal all old grudges.
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Is it seemly that one mans children should be always contending, quarrelling, and mischieving on another? do you think this is pleasing to your Father? It follows in that of Ephes. 4. who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Is it seemly that one men children should be always contending, quarreling, and mischieving on Another? do you think this is pleasing to your Father? It follows in that of Ephesians 4. who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
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WE differ thus and thus, but what do we agree in? do we not agree in things enough, wherein we may all the dayes of our lives spend all the strength we have in glorifying God together? Many men are of such spirits,
WE differ thus and thus, but what do we agree in? do we not agree in things enough, wherein we may all the days of our lives spend all the strength we have in glorifying God together? Many men Are of such spirits,
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Pliny tells us of Apelles, that drawing the face of Antiochus the King who had but one eye, that he might hide this deformity, he devised to paint him turning his visage a little away,
pliny tells us of Apelles, that drawing the face of Antiochus the King who had but one eye, that he might hide this deformity, he devised to paint him turning his visage a little away,
There was but one good word in Sarahs speech to Abraham, Gen. 18.12. she called him Lord, the speech otherwise was a speech of unbelief, yet the Holy Ghost speaking afterwards of her, in reference to that speech 1. Pet. 3.6. conceals all the evil, and mentions only that reverend title s•• gave to her Husband, commending her for it. Thus should we do;
There was but one good word in Sarahs speech to Abraham, Gen. 18.12. she called him Lord, the speech otherwise was a speech of unbelief, yet the Holy Ghost speaking afterwards of her, in Referente to that speech 1. Pet. 3.6. conceals all the evil, and mentions only that reverend title s•• gave to her Husband, commending her for it. Thus should we do;
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THere must be a due consideration of all these, and we must indulge something to them all. This would allay much strife: as we read Numb. 31.23. Every thing that may abide the fire, ye shall make go thorough the fire, and all that abideth not the fire ye shall make go thorough the water.
THere must be a due consideration of all these, and we must indulge something to them all. This would allay much strife: as we read Numb. 31.23. Every thing that may abide the fire, you shall make go through the fire, and all that Abideth not the fire you shall make go through the water.
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it may be their hearts are pressed with disappointments, it may be they are pricked with the want of many comforts you have, they have family-temptations,
it may be their hearts Are pressed with disappointments, it may be they Are pricked with the want of many comforts you have, they have family-temptations,
If a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thy self, lest thou also be tempted.
If a man be overtaken in a fault, you which Are spiritual restore such a one in the Spirit of meekness, considering thy self, lest thou also be tempted.
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Consider their education, some all their days have lived in wicked families, they never were acquainted with the society of the Saints, with that way of Godliness that have the most strictness and power in it.
Consider their education, Some all their days have lived in wicked families, they never were acquainted with the society of the Saints, with that Way of Godliness that have the most strictness and power in it.
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You must not deal with them for all things you see amiss in them, in the same way you would deal with such who have had godly education, who have had acquaintance with the most strict and powerful wayes of godliness,
You must not deal with them for all things you see amiss in them, in the same Way you would deal with such who have had godly education, who have had acquaintance with the most strict and powerful ways of godliness,
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though some infirmities should break forth that are incident to old age, we must cover and pass by what we can, not forgetting that reverent respect that is due to the heary head found in the way of godliness. Consider mens gifts:
though Some infirmities should break forth that Are incident to old age, we must cover and pass by what we can, not forgetting that reverend respect that is due to the hairy head found in the Way of godliness. Consider men's Gifts:
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If thou hast so much command of thy spirit, if thou canst so far overcome thy passions as to get a time in cool blood to cast up thy accounts truely, what good thou had done,
If thou hast so much command of thy Spirit, if thou Canst so Far overcome thy passion as to get a time in cool blood to cast up thy accounts truly, what good thou had done,
and on the other side cast up what the hurt thou hast done, what sin hath been committed, what evil hath got into thy spirit, I fear you will have little cause to boast of, or rejoyce in your gains.
and on the other side cast up what the hurt thou hast done, what since hath been committed, what evil hath god into thy Spirit, I Fear you will have little cause to boast of, or rejoice in your gains.
To be freed from that expence that comes in by strife, is not a little gain, says S. Ambrose. In strife you will find there is a very, great expence of time, of gifts, and parts.
To be freed from that expense that comes in by strife, is not a little gain, Says S. Ambrose. In strife you will find there is a very, great expense of time, of Gifts, and parts.
but by reason of their contentious spirits, they prove no other then smoaking firebrands. It may be by all the stir you keep you shall never get your mind;
but by reason of their contentious spirits, they prove no other then smoking firebrands. It may be by all the stir you keep you shall never get your mind;
it was no less then the blood of the Son of God, of him who is the second person in Trinity, God blessed for evermore. Col. 1.14. In whom we have redemption through his blood who is the image of the invisible God, the first born of every creature:
it was no less then the blood of the Son of God, of him who is the second person in Trinity, God blessed for evermore. Col. 1.14. In whom we have redemption through his blood who is the image of the invisible God, the First born of every creature:
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For he is our peace who hath made both one, and hath broke down the middle wall of partition between us, having abolished in his flesh the enmity, to make in himself of twain one new man,
For he is our peace who hath made both one, and hath broke down the middle wall of partition between us, having abolished in his Flesh the enmity, to make in himself of twain one new man,
Lay this Consideration warm at your hearts, and it will comfort your hearts, and so preserve and encrease peaceable dispositions in you towards one another. The Sixth.
Lay this Consideration warm At your hearts, and it will Comfort your hearts, and so preserve and increase peaceable dispositions in you towards one Another. The Sixth.
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Suppose (sayes he) you saw Jesus Christ standing before you, and by his very eyes speaking thus unto your hearts, What do you, O my dear children, whom I have redeemed with my blood, whom I have begotten again by my Word, to that end that you might love one another? Know that this is the note of my Disciples.
Suppose (Says he) you saw jesus christ standing before you, and by his very eyes speaking thus unto your hearts, What do you, Oh my dear children, whom I have redeemed with my blood, whom I have begotten again by my Word, to that end that you might love one Another? Know that this is the note of my Disciples.
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though it should be stilled, yea though it should dye, but there is a great deal of danger if you dissent amongst your selves, if you bite one another:
though it should be stilled, yea though it should die, but there is a great deal of danger if you dissent among your selves, if you bite one Another:
am not I more to you then all matters that are between you? then all your affections? then all your offences? What? can any words of a brother, can any unjust trouble penetrate your hearts, stick so fast in you as my wounds,
am not I more to you then all matters that Are between you? then all your affections? then all your offences? What? can any words of a brother, can any unjust trouble penetrate your hearts, stick so fast in you as my wounds,
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as my blood, as all that I am to you, your Saviour Jesus Christ? Oh that we had such real apprehensions of Christ looking upon us, speaking to us! The Seventh.
as my blood, as all that I am to you, your Saviour jesus christ? O that we had such real apprehensions of christ looking upon us, speaking to us! The Seventh.
WHen Christ shall come, will you stand before him with scratched faces, with black and blew eyes? 1 Thes. 3.12, 13. The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one towards another, and towards all men:
WHen christ shall come, will you stand before him with scratched faces, with black and blue eyes? 1 Thebes 3.12, 13. The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one towards Another, and towards all men:
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It will be a sad thing to be found in our divisions, at the coming of Jesus Christ. Mat. 24.50. the coming of Christ is mentioned as a terror to those who shall but begin to smite their fellow-servants.
It will be a sad thing to be found in our divisions, At the coming of jesus christ. Mathew 24.50. the coming of christ is mentioned as a terror to those who shall but begin to smite their Fellow servants.
In the Name of Jesus Christ I now speak unto you, yea as from him charge you, let no inconsiderable reason move you to contend with, dissent or separate from your brethren,
In the Name of jesus christ I now speak unto you, yea as from him charge you, let no inconsiderable reason move you to contend with, dissent or separate from your brothers,
shall the greater part of it, nay why should any part of it be raveld out with cont•ntions and quarrels? I have read of Pompey, that upon a time passing over divers hills, where there lived many people in caves,
shall the greater part of it, nay why should any part of it be raveld out with cont•ntions and quarrels? I have read of Pompey, that upon a time passing over diverse hills, where there lived many people in caves,
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he asking the reason, they said, In those parts they live not long, therefore they desired that the little time they did live, they might have peace and quiet, which they had found by experience they could not have,
he asking the reason, they said, In those parts they live not long, Therefore they desired that the little time they did live, they might have peace and quiet, which they had found by experience they could not have,
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Sprinkle upon your hearts the meditations of death, that within a while this flesh of yours will be turned to dust, this will quiet you. The Ninth. Consider the life of heaven.
Sprinkle upon your hearts the meditations of death, that within a while this Flesh of yours will be turned to dust, this will quiet you. The Ninth. Consider the life of heaven.
his spirit is not heat with passion, there is a cool dew of examination and deliberation upon his spirit, he weighs the circumstances, consequences, and issues of things;
his Spirit is not heat with passion, there is a cool due of examination and deliberation upon his Spirit, he weighs the Circumstances, consequences, and issues of things;
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The wisdom that is from above is pure, peaceable, gentle, and easie to be entreated, James 3.17. Reason and Wisdom have a majesty in them, and will force reverence.
The Wisdom that is from above is pure, peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, James 3.17. Reason and Wisdom have a majesty in them, and will force Reverence.
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all being quiet there, the turbulent motions that are in our spirits one towards another are soon quieted. 3. Humility. COloss. 3.12. Put on as the elect of God, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind. Ephes. 4.2. With all lowliness and meekness, and long-suffering, forbearing one another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. Philip. 2.3. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better then himself.
all being quiet there, the turbulent motions that Are in our spirits one towards Another Are soon quieted. 3. Humility. COloss. 3.12. Put on as the elect of God, bowels of Mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind. Ephesians 4.2. With all lowliness and meekness, and long-suffering, forbearing one Another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace. Philip. 2.3. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem Others better then himself.
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a child may lead it, Esa. 11.6. One Baldassar, a German Divine, writing to Oecolampadius, hath this notable expression, Let the Word of the Lord come, let it come,
a child may led it, Isaiah 11.6. One Baldassar, a Germane Divine, writing to Oecolampadius, hath this notable expression, Let the Word of the Lord come, let it come,
Phil. 2. the example of Christ emptying himself, and making himself to be of no reputation, is set before us as an argument for our union, that therefore we should do nothing through strife, be like minded, having the same love,
Philip 2. the Exampl of christ emptying himself, and making himself to be of no reputation, is Set before us as an argument for our Union, that Therefore we should do nothing through strife, be like minded, having the same love,
In other conflicts the Conquerour hath the honour, and the conquered is disgraced; but in the conflict for truth, both conquered and conquerour are honourable;
In other conflicts the Conqueror hath the honour, and the conquered is disgraced; but in the conflict for truth, both conquered and conqueror Are honourable;
There is a notable story I find in the lives of the German Divines: One Vitus Theodorus a Divine, sends to advise with Melancthon what he should do when Osiander preached against him;
There is a notable story I find in the lives of the Germane Divines: One Vitus Theodorus a Divine, sends to Advice with Melanchthon what he should do when Osiander preached against him;
but that he should hold his peace, and behave himself as if he heard nothing. Vitus Theodorus writes back again, This was very hard, yet he would obey.
but that he should hold his peace, and behave himself as if he herd nothing. Vitus Theodorus writes back again, This was very hard, yet he would obey.
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He that knows not to bear calumnies, reproaches, injuries, he knows not how to live, saies Chytraeus, another German Divine. 6. Joy in the Holy Ghost. ROm. 14.17. The Kingdom of Heaven is righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost.
He that knows not to bear calumnies, Reproaches, injuries, he knows not how to live, Says Chytraeus, Another Germane Divine. 6. Joy in the Holy Ghost. ROm. 14.17. The Kingdom of Heaven is righteousness, peace, joy in the Holy Ghost.
MIlk quenches Wild-fire, Oyle (says Luther ) quenches Lime, which water sets on fire. Opposition will heat, will fire men, when meekness and gentleness will still and quench all.
MIlk quenches Wildfire, Oil (Says Luther) quenches Lime, which water sets on fire. Opposition will heat, will fire men, when meekness and gentleness will still and quench all.
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Cicero says, Sweetness in speech and carriage is that which seasons friendship; severity in every thing and sadness must not be among friends in their converse;
Cicero Says, Sweetness in speech and carriage is that which seasons friendship; severity in every thing and sadness must not be among Friends in their converse;
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such a kind of carriage may have a seeming gravity, but friendship must have a remisness, it must be more free and sweet, disposed to all mildness and easiness, Ephes. 4.2, 3. Meekness comes in as a special grace for peace and unity, so Col. 3.12. 8. Love.
such a kind of carriage may have a seeming gravity, but friendship must have a remissness, it must be more free and sweet, disposed to all mildness and easiness, Ephesians 4.2, 3. Meekness comes in as a special grace for peace and unity, so Col. 3.12. 8. Love.
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Faith indeed hath the preheminence in our union with Christ our head, but Love is the Grace that Unites the Members. 1 Corinth. 13. the Apostle shews many of his Fruits of this Grace, all tending to Union and Peace;
Faith indeed hath the pre-eminence in our Union with christ our head, but Love is the Grace that Unites the Members. 1 Corinth. 13. the Apostle shows many of his Fruits of this Grace, all tending to union and Peace;
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It suffers long, it envies not, it is not puffed up, it behaves not it self unseemly, it seeketh not her own, it is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things;
It suffers long, it envies not, it is not puffed up, it behaves not it self unseemly, it seeks not her own, it is not Easily provoked, Thinketh no evil, bears all things, Believeth all things, Hopes all things, Endureth all things;
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but there is a greater elegancy in it in the Translation, Beareth all things, it is like the cross main Beam in a House, supporting the whole Building;
but there is a greater elegancy in it in the translation, Bears all things, it is like the cross main Beam in a House, supporting the Whole Building;
and the good of the publick, enabling them to undergo what they do, all things in Church and State would be ready to fall into confusion, to be nothing but a heap of Rubbish,
and the good of the public, enabling them to undergo what they do, all things in Church and State would be ready to fallen into confusion, to be nothing but a heap of Rubbish,
But if they have no encouragement, but see that thô they hazard themselves never so much, be of never so great use, do the greatest Services that can be expected from men,
But if they have no encouragement, but see that though they hazard themselves never so much, be of never so great use, do the greatest Services that can be expected from men,
yet when mens turns are served, they are little regarded, but envyed and narrowly watched. 4. Spy out any thing that may have some shew of excepting against them,
yet when men's turns Are served, they Are little regarded, but envied and narrowly watched. 4. Spy out any thing that may have Some show of excepting against them,
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but yet because they are acted by a principle of Love to God, his cause, the publick, they therefore still hold out, go on in their way, labour to be as instrumental as they can for good, commit themselves and all their endeavours to God, expecting encouragement from him,
but yet Because they Are acted by a principle of Love to God, his cause, the public, they Therefore still hold out, go on in their Way, labour to be as instrumental as they can for good, commit themselves and all their endeavours to God, expecting encouragement from him,
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no marvel though their motion in publique service be so speedy, for their Charet is like that Charet of Solomons, Cant. 3.10. The middle thereof is paved with love, and this is for the daughters of Jerusalem:
no marvel though their motion in public service be so speedy, for their Chariot is like that Chariot of Solomons, Cant 3.10. The middle thereof is paved with love, and this is for the daughters of Jerusalem:
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and this is in a holy manner NONLATINALPHABET, to serve the time, as some Copies have it, Rom. 12.11. This is the most suitable work for the times wherein we live.
and this is in a holy manner, to serve the time, as Some Copies have it, Rom. 12.11. This is the most suitable work for the times wherein we live.
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CHAP. IV. Joyning Practices. The first, the practice of the Tongue. Gentle Language. A Soft answer turneth away wrath, Prov. 15.1. In your disputes let your arguments be as hard as you will, but let your words be soft.
CHAP. IV. Joining Practices. The First, the practice of the Tongue. Gentle Language. A Soft answer turns away wrath, Curae 15.1. In your disputes let your Arguments be as hard as you will, but let your words be soft.
Good words are as cheap as bad, gentle courteous language is as easie as rough and bitter, Gen. 49.21. Napthali is said to give goodly words, sayings of goodliness or fairness;
Good words Are as cheap as bad, gentle courteous language is as easy as rough and bitter, Gen. 49.21. Naphtali is said to give goodly words, sayings of goodliness or fairness;
and in this shall be the greatest strength of their answer, though this may have a specious shew before men, who are willing to receive any thing which makes against what they would have crushed,
and in this shall be the greatest strength of their answer, though this may have a specious show before men, who Are willing to receive any thing which makes against what they would have crushed,
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We read Matth. 4. Christ had a great dispute with the Devil, in which he had him at great advantage in his quotation of a Scripture, ver. 6. He shall give his Angels charge concerning thee,
We read Matthew 4. christ had a great dispute with the devil, in which he had him At great advantage in his quotation of a Scripture, ver. 6. He shall give his Angels charge Concerning thee,
Yea Christ might have taken a further advantage against the Devil, for the words following in the Psalm are a Prophesie of Christ destroying the power of the Devil;
Yea christ might have taken a further advantage against the devil, for the words following in the Psalm Are a Prophesy of christ destroying the power of the devil;
It is a sign that men have less advantage in the matter, when they seek so much to catch at all the advantages they can in the manner of the expressions of those whom they oppose.
It is a Signen that men have less advantage in the matter, when they seek so much to catch At all the advantages they can in the manner of the expressions of those whom they oppose.
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if he stayes not to talk with you, if he takes not special notice of you, you presently think it is his pride, his sleighting, disregarding you, this is the worst interpretation that can be.
if he stays not to talk with you, if he Takes not special notice of you, you presently think it is his pride, his Slighting, disregarding you, this is the worst Interpretation that can be.
Why? is it not possible that it may be thorough multitude of business in his head that you know not of? May it not be that his eyes and thoughts were another way? he did not take notice of your passing by him;
Why? is it not possible that it may be through multitude of business in his head that you know not of? May it not be that his eyes and thoughts were Another Way? he did not take notice of your passing by him;
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is it not thus often with your self in respect of others? Again, perhaps such a man you find not in his behaviour towards you when you are with him, looking so smilingly upon you, carrying himself in that familiar affable way as you expected;
is it not thus often with your self in respect of Others? Again, perhaps such a man you find not in his behaviour towards you when you Are with him, looking so smilingly upon you, carrying himself in that familiar affable Way as you expected;
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you presently think and say, Surely it is his pride and surliness, whereas it may be it is because his head is fuller than yours, which may afterwards be for your good,
you presently think and say, Surely it is his pride and surliness, whereas it may be it is Because his head is fuller than yours, which may afterwards be for your good,
if such a fair Interpretation may be made, why should not an ingenuous candid spirit mke it? This very exception I find was taken against Basilius Magnus, and Nazianzen in one of his Orations, in which he highly commends Basil, answers it, and justifies him;
if such a fair Interpretation may be made, why should not an ingenuous candid Spirit mke it? This very exception I find was taken against Basil Magnus, and Nazianzen in one of his Orations, in which he highly commends Basil, answers it, and Justifies him;
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if God were strict to mark what we do amiss, what would become of us? God is strict to mark what good there is in his Saints? if there be any little good in the midst of much imperfection, Gods way is to pass by the imperfection,
if God were strict to mark what we do amiss, what would become of us? God is strict to mark what good there is in his Saints? if there be any little good in the midst of much imperfection, God's Way is to pass by the imperfection,
There was a great King in India, his name was Taxiles, who on a time came to salute Alexander, and said unto him, What should we need to fight and make Wars one with another,
There was a great King in India, his name was Taxiles, who on a time Come to salute Alexander, and said unto him, What should we need to fight and make Wars one with Another,
PLiny sayes of the Pearles they call Unions, though they be engendred in the Sea, yet they participate more of the Heavens than of the Sea. Certainly this precious Union,
pliny Says of the Pearls they call Unions, though they be engendered in the Sea, yet they participate more of the Heavens than of the Sea. Certainly this precious union,
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You must look up to Heaven therefore for Peace, for the preservation, increase, lustre, beauty of it if you would have it. Job 25.2. God maketh peace in his high places, the Lord can make peace between high and low.
You must look up to Heaven Therefore for Peace, for the preservation, increase, lustre, beauty of it if you would have it. Job 25.2. God makes peace in his high places, the Lord can make peace between high and low.
God hath more prayers for the peace of this Church and State upon the file, of theirs whom some of you, beloved, account hinderers of it, than of yours.
God hath more Prayers for the peace of this Church and State upon the file, of theirs whom Some of you, Beloved, account hinderers of it, than of yours.
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And that all may be the better improved, let the exhortation of the Apostle, 1 Thess. 4.11. sink into you, Study to be quiet, the words are, Love the honour of being quiet:
And that all may be the better improved, let the exhortation of the Apostle, 1 Thess 4.11. sink into you, Study to be quiet, the words Are, Love the honour of being quiet:
AND now, my brethren, as the Eunuch said to Philip concerning his Baptism, Here is water, what lets but I may be baptized, I shall say concerning our uniting in peace and love one with another.
AND now, my brothers, as the Eunuch said to Philip Concerning his Baptism, Here is water, what lets but I may be baptised, I shall say Concerning our uniting in peace and love one with Another.
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if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind, let nothing be done through strife, &c. The Apostle pours forth his Soul in this exhortation, it is a heart-breaking exhortation.
if any bowels and Mercies, fulfil you my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind, let nothing be done through strife, etc. The Apostle pours forth his Soul in this exhortation, it is a Heartbreaking exhortation.
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I find also in a Letter that Martin Bucer writes to a godly Minister, a very high expression of that high esteem he had of and earnest desires after the curing of divisions:
I find also in a letter that Martin Bucer writes to a godly Minister, a very high expression of that high esteem he had of and earnest Desires After the curing of divisions:
Christ expects it from us all, but especially from his Ministers, for they are his Ambassadors for peace, to beseech men in his stead to be reconciled to God;
christ expects it from us all, but especially from his Ministers, for they Are his ambassadors for peace, to beseech men in his stead to be reconciled to God;
reconciliation with God will reconcile us one to another: If God so loved us, we ought also to love one another, 1 Joh. 4.11. The faces of the Cherubims in the Temple looked one towards another, which some think signified the agreement that should be amongst Ministers of the Gospel.
reconciliation with God will reconcile us one to Another: If God so loved us, we ought also to love one Another, 1 John 4.11. The faces of the Cherubims in the Temple looked one towards Another, which Some think signified the agreement that should be among Ministers of the Gospel.
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The great commendation that Hamor and Shechem give of Jacob and his Sons as an argument to perswade the men of Shechem to joyn with them in the giving their Daughters to them for Wives,
The great commendation that Hamor and Shechem give of Jacob and his Sons as an argument to persuade the men of Shechem to join with them in the giving their Daughters to them for Wives,
and in taking theirs, is, These men are peaceable with us. A peaceable disposition is very convincing. Cant. 6.6. My dove, my undefiled is but one, she is the only one of her Mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her.
and in taking theirs, is, These men Are peaceable with us. A peaceable disposition is very convincing. Cant 6.6. My dove, my undefiled is but one, she is the only one of her Mother, she is the choice one of her that bore her.
Euagrius in his Ecclesiastical History records an Epistle of Cyrill of Alexandria, written to John of Antioch, upon the occasion of a Pacificatory Epistle of John unto him, his Spirit was so taken with it that it breaks forth thus:
Eugrius in his Ecclesiastical History records an Epistle of Cyril of Alexandria, written to John of Antioch, upon the occasion of a Pacificatory Epistle of John unto him, his Spirit was so taken with it that it breaks forth thus:
Let the Heavens rejoyce, and let the earth be glad, the mid-wall of rancour is battered down, the boyling choler which bereaved the minds of quietnesse, is purged from among us,
Let the Heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, the mid-wall of rancour is battered down, the boiling choler which bereft the minds of quietness, is purged from among us,
Lastly, the Saints enjoyment of the sweetness of love, peace and unity among themselves, what is it but heaven upon earth? Heaven is above all storms, tempests, troubles, the happiness of it is perfect rest.
Lastly, the Saints enjoyment of the sweetness of love, peace and unity among themselves, what is it but heaven upon earth? Heaven is above all storms, tempests, Troubles, the happiness of it is perfect rest.
