Good counsell for evil times. Or, A plain sermon preached at Pauls in London, April 16. 1648. / By Edw: Bowles M.A. of Katherin-Hall Cambridge. Printed by the desire and order of the Lord Maior and aldermen of that famous city.
For besides that pains he took among them, and hazard that he run for them, of which we read, Act. 19. foreseeing the dangers that were toward them, he gives them a fair and faithfull warning by the Elders, Act. 20. 17. &c. and not content with that,
For beside that pains he took among them, and hazard that he run for them, of which we read, Act. 19. Foreseeing the dangers that were towards them, he gives them a fair and faithful warning by the Elders, Act. 20. 17. etc. and not content with that,
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as most of his other Epistles particularly to the Corinthians and Galatians, but flowing from those naturall affections that he had to the Name of Christ,
as most of his other Epistles particularly to the Corinthians and Galatians, but flowing from those natural affections that he had to the Name of christ,
First, a blessed discovery of the Doctrine of free grace and salvation by Jesus Christ, handled principally in the first Chapter, additionally in the 2d. and 3d.
First, a blessed discovery of the Doctrine of free grace and salvation by jesus christ, handled principally in the First Chapter, additionally in the 2d. and 3d.
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Secondly, an earnest and pressing exhortation, to walk as becomes that grace which is revealed in Christ Jesus, with particular directions thereunto, which is the scope and substance of the latter part of the Epistle.
Secondly, an earnest and pressing exhortation, to walk as becomes that grace which is revealed in christ jesus, with particular directions thereunto, which is the scope and substance of the latter part of the Epistle.
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And herein hath he left an imitable pattern to all those who would approve themselves able Ministers of the New Testament, who must be equally carefull to preach salvation by Christ, and sanctification through him.
And herein hath he left an imitable pattern to all those who would approve themselves able Ministers of the New Testament, who must be equally careful to preach salvation by christ, and sanctification through him.
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To preach grace without duty tends to Libertinisme, to presse duty without discovering the mystery of the Gospel, which is justification and salvation, the righteousnesse of another, scil. Jesus Christ our suretie in the Covenant of grace, leads to formality,
To preach grace without duty tends to Libertinism, to press duty without discovering the mystery of the Gospel, which is justification and salvation, the righteousness of Another, scil. jesus christ our surety in the Covenant of grace, leads to formality,
And we may learn from this blessed Apostle, as our matter, so our method, which is to lay the foundation of all holy obedience in the doctrines of faith and justification, which tend to make the tree good by transplanting it from the degenerate into the true Vine,
And we may Learn from this blessed Apostle, as our matter, so our method, which is to lay the Foundation of all holy Obedience in the doctrines of faith and justification, which tend to make the tree good by transplanting it from the degenerate into the true Vine,
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unlesse the heart be inwardly changed, and renewed by spirituall ingrafture, to which Evangelicall dispensations are most serviceable, alwayes supposed the necessity of convictions of sin and misery.
unless the heart be inwardly changed, and renewed by spiritual Ingrafture, to which Evangelical dispensations Are most serviceable, always supposed the necessity of convictions of since and misery.
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Thus much I thought fit to premise, that I might not break in upon my Text, which fals to be in the latter part of the Epistle among the exhortations and directions unto holinesse.
Thus much I Thought fit to premise, that I might not break in upon my Text, which falls to be in the latter part of the Epistle among the exhortations and directions unto holiness.
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In which, because the brevity of an Epistle would not suffer an exact enumeration of particulars, the Apostle layes down some generall and comprehensive rules,
In which, Because the brevity of an Epistle would not suffer an exact enumeration of particulars, the Apostle lays down Some general and comprehensive rules,
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The second concerning redemption of time, is perswaded by consideration of the conditions of the times, the dayes are evill: opportunities of doing or receiving good are rare,
The second Concerning redemption of time, is persuaded by consideration of the conditions of the times, the days Are evil: opportunities of doing or receiving good Are rare,
2. To make an inquisition whether these present times are not so. 3. To adventure upon some essayes and overtures at least, of bettering these evill times.
2. To make an inquisition whither these present times Are not so. 3. To adventure upon Some essays and overtures At least, of bettering these evil times.
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but that such and such positions and conjunctions in Planets, should infer what the dispositions, actions, events of rationall and free men should be, is easily said and hardly proved by Scripture or reason, I mean in words at length, and not in figures.
but that such and such positions and conjunctions in Planets, should infer what the dispositions, actions, events of rational and free men should be, is Easily said and hardly proved by Scripture or reason, I mean in words At length, and not in figures.
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What a quick and crosse revolution of the heavens was there when Jacob and Esau were born, that men so neer in birth should be so distant and different in manners and events? What secret or unknown box is there, wherein those strong impressions at nativity are conserved, notwithstanding the mutations in heaven and earth, the bodies and minds of men? The holy Ghost indeed mentions signes in the Sun,
What a quick and cross revolution of the heavens was there when Jacob and Esau were born, that men so near in birth should be so distant and different in manners and events? What secret or unknown box is there, wherein those strong impressions At Nativity Are conserved, notwithstanding the mutations in heaven and earth, the bodies and minds of men? The holy Ghost indeed mentions Signs in the Sun,
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yet adherently and concomitantly Times are those vessels which contain all actions and accidents, and are denominated according to what they are filled with;
yet adherently and concomitantly Times Are those vessels which contain all actions and accidents, and Are denominated according to what they Are filled with;
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And who so reflects upon Jacobs pilgrimage, and considers his banishment from his fathers house for fear of Esau, before whose envy he could not stand, his hard entertainment with his Uncle Laban, the vexations of his wives, the stupration of his daughter, the slaughter of the Sichemites by Simeon and Levi, the defiling his concubine by Reuben, the selling of Joseph, the parting with the staffe of his age Benjamin: I say, he that considers these things, may well bear with that expression of Jacob, Evill dayes. And in this sense is it used also, Eccl. 12. 1. where old age being a bundle of infirmities, which are reckoned up in the beginning of that Chapter, is called, The evill day.
And who so reflects upon Jacobs pilgrimage, and considers his banishment from his Father's house for Fear of Esau, before whose envy he could not stand, his hard entertainment with his Uncle Laban, the vexations of his wives, the stupration of his daughter, the slaughter of the Sichemites by Simeon and Levi, the defiling his concubine by Reuben, the selling of Joseph, the parting with the staff of his age Benjamin: I say, he that considers these things, may well bear with that expression of Jacob, Evil days. And in this sense is it used also, Ecclesiastes 12. 1. where old age being a bundle of infirmities, which Are reckoned up in the beginning of that Chapter, is called, The evil day.
Secondly, it is used, Ephes. 6. 13. where we finde mention made of an evill day, which is the day of tentation, the time wherein Satan taking advantage (it may be) of some outward evils, applyes himself with all his strength and subtilty to disturbe and destroy a poore soul;
Secondly, it is used, Ephesians 6. 13. where we find mention made of an evil day, which is the day of tentation, the time wherein Satan taking advantage (it may be) of Some outward evils, Applies himself with all his strength and subtlety to disturb and destroy a poor soul;
for afflictions many times drive from sin, but tentations have a tendency to it, and the neerer sin the greatest evill, the worse may any thing be justly deemed.
for afflictions many times drive from since, but tentations have a tendency to it, and the nearer since the greatest evil, the Worse may any thing be justly deemed.
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Thirdly, there is another expression concerning times, 2 Tim. 3. 1. where the Apostle speaking of the last dayes, saith, there shall be NONLATINALPHABET, perillous, difficult, or dangerous times;
Thirdly, there is Another expression Concerning times, 2 Tim. 3. 1. where the Apostle speaking of the last days, Says, there shall be, perilous, difficult, or dangerous times;
and declares wherein the perill of them should consist, se: in many corruptions there enumerated, which must necessarily bring many snares and punishments along with them.
and declares wherein the peril of them should consist, see: in many corruptions there enumerated, which must necessarily bring many snares and punishments along with them.
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the dayes are evil, that is, made up of a complication of sins, snares, and miseries, which the word NONLATINALPHABET imports, which signifies not onely ungodly, but unquiet, and troublesome;
the days Are evil, that is, made up of a complication of Sins, snares, and misery's, which the word imports, which signifies not only ungodly, but unquiet, and troublesome;
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Of that which hath been said, I shall make no other application then to take notice of the difference betwixt the Theologicall and Astrologicall distinction and judgement of times.
Of that which hath been said, I shall make no other application then to take notice of the difference betwixt the Theological and Astrological distinction and judgement of times.
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But I proceed to the second thing propounded in the prosecution of this point ▪ and that is a disquisition whether the times we live in may not justly be called evill times.
But I proceed to the second thing propounded in the prosecution of this point ▪ and that is a disquisition whither the times we live in may not justly be called evil times.
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If therefore inquirie be made, whether these times are evil, or not, the verdict may be returned without going from the barre, the case is so evident that they are evill,
If Therefore inquiry be made, whither these times Are evil, or not, the verdict may be returned without going from the bar, the case is so evident that they Are evil,
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And because the determination of this question is lyable to much exception, in regard of the different thoughts of men, who make the evil of the times to stand in things that crosse their own opinions and interests:
And Because the determination of this question is liable to much exception, in regard of the different thoughts of men, who make the evil of the times to stand in things that cross their own opinions and interests:
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and have a more especiall eye upon the 24. Chap. of Mat: wherein our Saviour makes a description of evill and dangerous times that were to fore-run the destruction of Jerusalem, and the dissolution of the world.
and have a more especial eye upon the 24. Chap. of Mathew: wherein our Saviour makes a description of evil and dangerous times that were to forerun the destruction of Jerusalem, and the dissolution of the world.
And I chuse to begin with the mention of this kind of evil, because it is the foundation of divers other, many distractions and corruptions arising hence.
And I choose to begin with the mention of this kind of evil, Because it is the Foundation of diverse other, many distractions and corruptions arising hence.
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And this (how slightly soever some may think of it) is the most remarkable evil our Saviour takes notice of in that Chapter mentioned, where we finde it three times taken notice of, viz: v. 5. Many shall come in my Name, saying, I am Christ: and shall deceive many.
And this (how slightly soever Some may think of it) is the most remarkable evil our Saviour Takes notice of in that Chapter mentioned, where we find it three times taken notice of, videlicet: v. 5. Many shall come in my Name, saying, I am christ: and shall deceive many.
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and differences of lesser consequence arising from diversity of light, incident to the best Churches, but there are also Cavendae tempestates, & flenda naufragia: many dangerous departings from the faith, and shipwracks concerning it;
and differences of lesser consequence arising from diversity of Light, incident to the best Churches, but there Are also Cavendae tempestates, & flenda naufragia: many dangerous departings from the faith, and Shipwrecks Concerning it;
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but as Lazarus with our grave-clothes about us) from which we are not yet throughly drained, the bold and dangerous errors and heresies which long since infested the Eastern Churches concerning the Trinity, the natures of Christ are raked up out of the ashes again,
but as Lazarus with our graveclothes about us) from which we Are not yet thoroughly drained, the bold and dangerous errors and heresies which long since infested the Eastern Churches Concerning the Trinity, the nature's of christ Are raked up out of the Ashes again,
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though it be a dream, that all Churches are dissolved, Ordinances lost, and not to be expected or recovered till new Apostolical missions and commissions drop down from heaven among us.
though it be a dream, that all Churches Are dissolved, Ordinances lost, and not to be expected or recovered till new Apostolical missions and commissions drop down from heaven among us.
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And if so the dayes wherein our lot is fallen must submit to the censure of evil dayes, was there ever any time that iniquity more abounded then now adayes? was there ever more prodigious swearing, more profane Sabbath-breaking, more abominable uncleannesse, more frequent murthers,
And if so the days wherein our lot is fallen must submit to the censure of evil days, was there ever any time that iniquity more abounded then now adays? was there ever more prodigious swearing, more profane Sabbath-breaking, more abominable uncleanness, more frequent murders,
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and saies, this is that King Ahaz ) in the time of our distresse we sin yet more against the Lord, our old wounds are yet unhealed, deep scars remain upon us, new dangers threaten us,
and Says, this is that King Ahaz) in the time of our distress we sin yet more against the Lord, our old wounds Are yet unhealed, deep scars remain upon us, new dangers threaten us,
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but hears not us reflecting upon our waies, and the issues of them, saying, what have I done? Many Orders and Ordinances there are tending to Reformation, which meet with so much corruption,
but hears not us reflecting upon our ways, and the issues of them, saying, what have I done? Many Order and Ordinances there Are tending to Reformation, which meet with so much corruption,
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and so inveterate malice, that they produce little effect, but the irritation and drawing forth the rage and mischief that is bound up in the hearts of men.
and so inveterate malice, that they produce little Effect, but the irritation and drawing forth the rage and mischief that is bound up in the hearts of men.
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as you may find, Amos 5. 10. 13. Never had any poore Kingdom greater occasion to complain in the language of the Church, Micah 7. 1, 2. Wo is me, for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, there is no cluster to eat:
as you may find, Amos 5. 10. 13. Never had any poor Kingdom greater occasion to complain in the language of the Church, micah 7. 1, 2. Woe is me, for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, there is not cluster to eat:
And lastly, that which makes the times evil in this respect, is, that in some places where there are Laws and Magistrates, the spirit that works in the children of disobedience is broken so loose among us, that open contempts and aff•onts are offered to them, of which you have had too late a testimony in this famous City, which I am loath to keep in memory by mentioning of it.
And lastly, that which makes the times evil in this respect, is, that in Some places where there Are Laws and Magistrates, the Spirit that works in the children of disobedience is broken so lose among us, that open contempts and aff•onts Are offered to them, of which you have had too late a testimony in this famous city, which I am loath to keep in memory by mentioning of it.
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and when God suffered evill and unreasonable men to ride over our heads; but yet besides the deep impressions of former blows which will be long wearing out,
and when God suffered evil and unreasonable men to ride over our Heads; but yet beside the deep impressions of former blows which will be long wearing out,
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even in times of tranquillity, besides the extraordinary burthens which present exigents bind upon our shoulders, intrenching upon our plenty and liberty, we lye under fears and rumors of wars,
even in times of tranquillity, beside the extraordinary burdens which present exigents bind upon our shoulders, entrenching upon our plenty and liberty, we lie under fears and rumours of wars,
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So that in respect of evils felt and feared, our times may be called evil, as the Lord speaks by Micah, Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks, neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time is evill.
So that in respect of evils felt and feared, our times may be called evil, as the Lord speaks by micah, Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which you shall not remove your necks, neither shall you go haughtily: for this time is evil.
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But the divisions under which we now labour, are a more unnaturall fire, that separates things of the same kind, a fire from hell, that hath much heat,
But the divisions under which we now labour, Are a more unnatural fire, that separates things of the same kind, a fire from hell, that hath much heat,
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And as it is a punishment in it self, so it opens a gap to further, it exposes both parties to the derisions and designes of a common Enemie ▪ it makes the Philistines rejoyce,
And as it is a punishment in it self, so it Opens a gap to further, it exposes both parties to the derisions and designs of a Common Enemy ▪ it makes the philistines rejoice,
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and the daughters of the uncircumcis'd triumph in expectation that they shall have a cheap way made to the satisfying their lusts upon us, by getting in at our own breaches.
and the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph in expectation that they shall have a cheap Way made to the satisfying their Lustiest upon us, by getting in At our own Breaches.
Let us therefore bewail the burning which the Lord hath kindled among us, and take heed of p•uring into these flames the oyl of false report, credulity, suspition, mis-interpretation;
Let us Therefore bewail the burning which the Lord hath kindled among us, and take heed of p•uring into these flames the oil of false report, credulity, suspicion, misinterpretation;
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and begins, My brethren, be not many masters, &c. and proceeds to shew the licentiousnesse and exorbitancy of language to be the cause of manifold mischiefs;
and begins, My brothers, be not many Masters, etc. and proceeds to show the licentiousness and exorbitancy of language to be the cause of manifold mischiefs;
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because more permanent, Litera scripta manebit. And if it were to any purpose, I could vehemently inveigh not so much against the authors of our daily merry mischiefs, to whom that of Solomon is appliable:
Because more permanent, Letter Scripta manebit. And if it were to any purpose, I could vehemently inveigh not so much against the Authors of our daily merry mischiefs, to whom that of Solomon is appliable:
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if they regard the honour of God, and the Kingdom, whose shame, besides their own, these raging waves continually fome out, Hae nugae seria ducunt. But to return to my intendment.
if they regard the honour of God, and the Kingdom, whose shame, beside their own, these raging waves continually foam out, Hae nugae Seria ducunt. But to return to my intendment.
And more particularly the evill speakings, swellings, tumults against the Parliament and their proceedings, is the most unlikely thing in the world to better the times:
And more particularly the evil speakings, swellings, tumults against the Parliament and their proceedings, is the most unlikely thing in the world to better the times:
yet to traduce, calumniate, and asperse them with evill language, now grown as common as brown paper and packthreed in every shop, is in a great measure unjust;
yet to traduce, calumniate, and asperse them with evil language, now grown as Common as brown paper and packthreed in every shop, is in a great measure unjust;
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It is unjust, for howsoever they have not improved all opportunities (which who is there that slips not) of establishing truth and peace among us, howsoever there are many things wanting which should,
It is unjust, for howsoever they have not improved all opportunities (which who is there that slips not) of establishing truth and peace among us, howsoever there Are many things wanting which should,
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For a good work we stone thee not, &c. But consider their distractions, their tossings to and fro, the manifold designes upon them to divide and destroy them, beside the personall infirmities and allowances of every man, it may allay the spirits of them who ever had any good opinion of them, or affection toward them;
For a good work we stone thee not, etc. But Consider their distractions, their tossings to and from, the manifold designs upon them to divide and destroy them, beside the personal infirmities and allowances of every man, it may allay the spirits of them who ever had any good opinion of them, or affection towards them;
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It is the fault and folly of men to think that Magistrates, because they are called Gods, should be without infirmity, though themselves lye in iniquity.
It is the fault and folly of men to think that Magistrates, Because they Are called God's, should be without infirmity, though themselves lie in iniquity.
The best of them that we read of, Nehemiah himself desires to come off with a pardon, Lord remember me for good, and spare me according to the multitude of thy mercies.
The best of them that we read of, Nehemiah himself Desires to come off with a pardon, Lord Remember me for good, and spare me according to the multitude of thy Mercies.
but picks out integritie out of the midst of our infirmity, and remembers the kindnesse of our youth when we grow worse, or at least weaker by age, who spares us as a father spares the son that serves him.
but picks out integrity out of the midst of our infirmity, and remembers the kindness of our youth when we grow Worse, or At least Weaker by age, who spares us as a father spares the son that serves him.
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He is a very great stranger to this Nation, and the good of it, who knows not how much it is concerned in the power and reputation of Parliaments, what an high way were made to our ruine in their dishonour and destruction ▪ to make them vile, is but to pave a way to our own villanage, it were just such a peice of policy,
He is a very great stranger to this nation, and the good of it, who knows not how much it is concerned in the power and reputation of Parliaments, what an high Way were made to our ruin in their dishonour and destruction ▪ to make them vile, is but to pave a Way to our own villeinage, it were just such a piece of policy,
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as for a company of men who live upon the Sea coast, and pull down those banks which are their defence from the waves of the Sea, and tumult of the people.
as for a company of men who live upon the Sea coast, and pull down those banks which Are their defence from the waves of the Sea, and tumult of the people.
It is the temper of people to love things past, to hate things present, and earnestly to expect changes, accordingly we are very unsatisfied with our present condition.
It is the temper of people to love things past, to hate things present, and earnestly to expect changes, accordingly we Are very unsatisfied with our present condition.
But suppose a man stand upon a ragged rock where his feet are pained, will he not consider where he is like to light before he leaps down? Let us be so wise and know, that upon our demolishing this present structure, howsoever ruinous enough, we can expect little better then what the Lord threatens to a people, of whom he declares he would have no pitie.
But suppose a man stand upon a ragged rock where his feet Are pained, will he not Consider where he is like to Light before he leaps down? Let us be so wise and know, that upon our demolishing this present structure, howsoever ruinous enough, we can expect little better then what the Lord threatens to a people, of whom he declares he would have no pity.
and leave off faction, partiality, private interests, and those things that tend to nothing but mischief and miserie, that would much better the times.
and leave off faction, partiality, private interests, and those things that tend to nothing but mischief and misery, that would much better the times.
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2. New commotions and warres are no way like to better the times, this also is evident, Psal. 34. he that would live many dayes to see good, let him seek peace and insue it;
2. New commotions and wars Are no Way like to better the times, this also is evident, Psalm 34. he that would live many days to see good, let him seek peace and ensue it;
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Those that now so studiously foment new broils, suppose they should prevail, yet doubtlesse our fate abides them, which is mutuall animosi ies and divisions:
Those that now so studiously foment new broils, suppose they should prevail, yet doubtless our fate abides them, which is mutual animosi ies and divisions:
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but taking in the certain hazard with the uncertain event, the people had better learn to pray without book to be prepared for the Sacrament before they receive it, to submit to Church Discipline,
but taking in the certain hazard with the uncertain event, the people had better Learn to pray without book to be prepared for the Sacrament before they receive it, to submit to Church Discipline,
3. The opening of a back doore for the receiving in again of old Offices, Orders and Ceremonies in the Church is not so hopefull a way to better times as many imagine:
3. The opening of a back door for the receiving in again of old Offices, Order and Ceremonies in the Church is not so hopeful a Way to better times as many imagine:
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It is indeed a question whether the abolition of them might not have been more graduall, that the hearts of people might have been prepared to the Lord;
It is indeed a question whither the abolition of them might not have been more gradual, that the hearts of people might have been prepared to the Lord;
Their nature must be very much abstracted from their practise, or they must necessarily go in the number of plants which our heavenly Father never planted.
Their nature must be very much abstracted from their practice, or they must necessarily go in the number of plants which our heavenly Father never planted.
Neither in prudence is it hopefull, for if not more, yet more considerable persons to the true welfare of the Kingdom will be disengaged by the retaining those forms and formalities, then by rejecting them: and my reason is this;
Neither in prudence is it hopeful, for if not more, yet more considerable Persons to the true welfare of the Kingdom will be disengaged by the retaining those forms and formalities, then by rejecting them: and my reason is this;
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Those that assert them do it ordinarily more out of faction then conscience, for I perceive many ready to fight for a Common Prayer book, who never made any conscience of hearing it,
Those that assert them do it ordinarily more out of faction then conscience, for I perceive many ready to fight for a Common Prayer book, who never made any conscience of hearing it,
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4. As not the opening a back doore to old Superstitions, so neither the setting wide a paire of broad gates to a new Toleration would contribute hereunto;
4. As not the opening a back door to old Superstitions, so neither the setting wide a pair of broad gates to a new Toleration would contribute hereunto;
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and walk as becomes the Gospel, and disturb not the publick peace and welfare of the Church, seconded with an endeavour of restoring one another to unity, in a spirit of meeknesse;
and walk as becomes the Gospel, and disturb not the public peace and welfare of the Church, seconded with an endeavour of restoring one Another to unity, in a Spirit of meekness;
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But that way should be given to a licencious, lawlesse, boundlesse, Vorstian, libertas Prophetandi, as its called, that every one whose brain is big of some new conceit,
But that Way should be given to a licentious, lawless, boundless, Vorstian, Libertas Prophetandi, as its called, that every one whose brain is big of Some new conceit,
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The fruits of this practise have been found in Poland, and Transilvania. And whereas it is usually objected, that some place neerer hand flourishes, notwithstanding this:
The fruits of this practice have been found in Poland, and Transylvania. And whereas it is usually objected, that Some place nearer hand flourishes, notwithstanding this:
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or in other things onely? And let it also be considered, whether this indifferency & connivence there, hath not given advantage to a secret and subtill enemy, to undermine the very foundations of their liberty;
or in other things only? And let it also be considered, whither this indifferency & connivance there, hath not given advantage to a secret and subtle enemy, to undermine the very foundations of their liberty;
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No violent or sudden change of Civill Government according to the Idea's and chimeraes in the minds of more witty then wise men is likely to better these times.
No violent or sudden change of Civil Government according to the Idea's and chimaeras in the minds of more witty then wise men is likely to better these times.
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It is said indeed of some, that they shall think to change times and Laws, Dan. 7. 27. but it's the power and priviledge of the most high to change times and seasons, to remove Kings,
It is said indeed of Some, that they shall think to change times and Laws, Dan. 7. 27. but it's the power and privilege of the most high to change times and seasons, to remove Kings,
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this must necessarily be granted, that to procure better times, must be to comply with that which the Lord looks upon as his main interest (if I may call it so) which is the ordering the affairs of his Church,
this must necessarily be granted, that to procure better times, must be to comply with that which the Lord looks upon as his main Interest (if I may call it so) which is the ordering the affairs of his Church,
Truth is a glorious beam of the Sun of righteousnesse, I mean Gospel truth, the Word of truth, the Gospel of salvation, which God is very choice of, how slightly soever men may esteeme it,
Truth is a glorious beam of the Sun of righteousness, I mean Gospel truth, the Word of truth, the Gospel of salvation, which God is very choice of, how slightly soever men may esteem it,
There are some damnable heresies, that bring swift destruction to persons and places, and there must not be delay in them, there are opinions and practises against the light of nature,
There Are Some damnable heresies, that bring swift destruction to Persons and places, and there must not be Delay in them, there Are opinions and practises against the Light of nature,
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and evident light of Scripture, that have been broached in these licentious times, which can hardly pretend to conscience, which should be carefully repressed.
and evident Light of Scripture, that have been broached in these licentious times, which can hardly pretend to conscience, which should be carefully repressed.
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Onely the coldnesse of inferior offi•ers trusted with execution of Laws, together with the corruption of men addicted to the easinesse of externals in Religion, have rendred them in a great measure unprofitable;
Only the coldness of inferior offi•ers trusted with execution of Laws, together with the corruption of men addicted to the easiness of externals in Religion, have rendered them in a great measure unprofitable;
and holding the people in hand that there is yet hope of a re-establishment of former customes whereby an intolerable envy and mischievous prejudice is raised against them who practise Reformation.
and holding the people in hand that there is yet hope of a re-establishment of former customs whereby an intolerable envy and mischievous prejudice is raised against them who practice Reformation.
And as a fence to both these, how necessary also were it that Government were settled, according as the most considerable part of Godly men have advised.
And as a fence to both these, how necessary also were it that Government were settled, according as the most considerable part of Godly men have advised.
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Let it not be looked upon as too rigorous, it is not found so in other places where it is exercised, remember whose language it is, Let us break their bands in sunder:
Let it not be looked upon as too rigorous, it is not found so in other places where it is exercised, Remember whose language it is, Let us break their bans in sunder:
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But to prevent this great mischief, how necessarie were it that more then ordinary care should be taken for removing scandalous and insufficient Ministers, and enemies of Reformation:
But to prevent this great mischief, how necessary were it that more then ordinary care should be taken for removing scandalous and insufficient Ministers, and enemies of Reformation:
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That one instance of the Jews returning from Captivity, may be a sufficient caveat for men to give up a begun Reformation, notwithstanding all opposition.
That one instance of the jews returning from Captivity, may be a sufficient caveat for men to give up a begun Reformation, notwithstanding all opposition.
for all their outward advantages, to which they addicted themselves, were blasted by that neglect as will clearly appear to him that reads Hagg. 1. 6, 7. 2. Reformation in matters of justice is exceeding necessarie to better these evill dayes.
for all their outward advantages, to which they addicted themselves, were blasted by that neglect as will clearly appear to him that reads Haggai 1. 6, 7. 2. Reformation in matters of Justice is exceeding necessary to better these evil days.
But yet let men take heed of seeking justice by violence, lest we give occasion to the old sad complaint, Proh quanta injustitia in quaerenda justitia.
But yet let men take heed of seeking Justice by violence, lest we give occasion to the old sad complaint, Proh quanta injustitia in quaerenda justitia.
and pray, and turn from their evill wayes; I will hear in heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Walk by this rule; Ʋnholy men make unhappy times.
and pray, and turn from their evil ways; I will hear in heaven, forgive their since, and heal their land. Walk by this Rule; Ʋnholy men make unhappy times.
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Let none say to the prejudice of the Kingdom and his own soul, What can my leaving my profanenesse, covetousnesse, uncleannesse do good to the Nation? Yes, it may.
Let none say to the prejudice of the Kingdom and his own soul, What can my leaving my profaneness, covetousness, uncleanness do good to the nation? Yes, it may.
It is no small matter to be brought under the protection of those precious promises made to righteous men, as that light shall arise to them in the midst of darknesse;
It is no small matter to be brought under the protection of those precious promises made to righteous men, as that Light shall arise to them in the midst of darkness;
it must be confested they are upon much disadvantage in these loose and lawlesse times, when men are grown as the horse & mule, wh•se mouth must be holden with a bridle:
it must be confested they Are upon much disadvantage in these lose and lawless times, when men Are grown as the horse & mule, wh•se Mouth must be held with a bridle:
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but redouble prayers and pains, and use more vigilance and courage then ever, lest they be carried down to the waves of the sea, and madnesse of the people.
but redouble Prayers and pains, and use more vigilance and courage then ever, lest they be carried down to the waves of the sea, and madness of the people.
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Do not think the Lord will forsake his wonted method, of which we read, Ezek. 36. 37. and Jerem. 29. 11. 12. and let this great duty be performed aright,
Do not think the Lord will forsake his wonted method, of which we read, Ezekiel 36. 37. and Jeremiah 29. 11. 12. and let this great duty be performed aright,
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many crosse Petitions are put up to heaven, because men make their opinions and wishes the rule of their prayers, instead of the holy and unchangeable will of God;
many cross Petitions Are put up to heaven, Because men make their opinions and wishes the Rule of their Prayers, instead of the holy and unchangeable will of God;
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it were sometimes good that men were more generall in their prayers, and not limit the holy one of Israel as they do, its possible to be too particular in prayer,
it were sometime good that men were more general in their Prayers, and not limit the holy one of Israel as they do, its possible to be too particular in prayer,
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and if we would have our prayers speed, we must look they be well spirited, to that end let me intimate to you 4 wheeles of this fiery Chariot. 1. A spirit of faith;
and if we would have our Prayers speed, we must look they be well spirited, to that end let me intimate to you 4 wheels of this fiery Chariot. 1. A Spirit of faith;
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it is the strict injunction of the Apostle, that we aske in faith, nothing wavering: which we are very subject unto, especially in these distracted times.
it is the strict injunction of the Apostle, that we ask in faith, nothing wavering: which we Are very Subject unto, especially in these distracted times.
The Lord expects at our hands that our own sins and his chastisements upon us should lay us low, that we should say with the Church, I will bear the indignation of the Lord,
The Lord expects At our hands that our own Sins and his chastisements upon us should lay us low, that we should say with the Church, I will bear the Indignation of the Lord,
We are ready enough to say, what hath the Parliament done? What hath the Army done? But who saith, what have I done? Oh, beloved, let us lye down in our shame, & be covered with confusion.
We Are ready enough to say, what hath the Parliament done? What hath the Army done? But who Says, what have I done? O, Beloved, let us lie down in our shame, & be covered with confusion.
and consider how earnestly th• Apostle obtests the Corinthians to love and unity. 1 Cor. 1. 10. and so the Philippians, 2. 1. places which we read not, or mind not.
and Consider how earnestly th• Apostle obtests the Corinthians to love and unity. 1 Cor. 1. 10. and so the Philippians, 2. 1. places which we read not, or mind not.
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for whatsoever designes men have, this is likely to be one of the designes of heaven upon his own people, by fair means or foule to bring them to some better compliance and correspondence,
for whatsoever designs men have, this is likely to be one of the designs of heaven upon his own people, by fair means or foul to bring them to Some better compliance and correspondence,
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and to the times, as the Apostle intimates in his direction to the Philippians, Be carefull for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and sit plication, with thanksgiving, let your requ•sts be made known unto God.
and to the times, as the Apostle intimates in his direction to the Philippians, Be careful for nothing: but in every thing by prayer and fit plication, with thanksgiving, let your requ•sts be made known unto God.
Blessed be God, we are not in so ill a condition as Israel in the first dayes of Asa, when they were without the true God, without a teaching Priest, and without Law:
Blessed be God, we Are not in so ill a condition as Israel in the First days of Asa, when they were without the true God, without a teaching Priest, and without Law:
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yet let us not d•own all our deliverances in discontents, the degrees of mercie that are vouchsafed us let them not be swallowed up with murmuring, and impatience;
yet let us not d•own all our Deliverances in discontents, the Degrees of mercy that Are vouchsafed us let them not be swallowed up with murmuring, and impatience;
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If our prayers could be carried on with these wheels, there might be good hope they should be as the sword of Saul, and the bowe of Jonathan which returned not empty.
If our Prayers could be carried on with these wheels, there might be good hope they should be as the sword of Saul, and the bow of Johnathan which returned not empty.
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the word in the originall is NONLATINALPHABET, which Etymologists say may be derived from NONLATINALPHABET, to go to the utmost or height, to be accurate or exact:
the word in the original is, which Etymologists say may be derived from, to go to the utmost or height, to be accurate or exact:
1. To walk to the utmost of the rule, to the very corners and extents of the word of God, without making any willing dispensations in sin to commit, or duty to omit.
1. To walk to the utmost of the Rule, to the very corners and extents of the word of God, without making any willing dispensations in since to commit, or duty to omit.
And herein was Jehu defective, 2 King. 10. 31. he was exact in destroying Ahab and Baal, but he departed not from the sin of Jeroboam; therefore it's said, he took no heed, he was not circumspect to walk in the way of the Lord.
And herein was Jehu defective, 2 King. 10. 31. he was exact in destroying Ahab and Baal, but he departed not from the since of Jeroboam; Therefore it's said, he took no heed, he was not circumspect to walk in the Way of the Lord.
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Not to walk exactly in this, gives the Lord occasion to complain as of the Church of Sardis, I have not found thy works NONLATINALPHABET, perfect, or filled up before God;
Not to walk exactly in this, gives the Lord occasion to complain as of the Church of Sardis, I have not found thy works, perfect, or filled up before God;
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2. It is to walk NONLATINALPHABET, the utmost in respect of strength, that is, in doing that which is commanded to lay out the ut most of those parts, gifts, graces that God hath given us.
2. It is to walk, the utmost in respect of strength, that is, in doing that which is commanded to lay out the ut most of those parts, Gifts, graces that God hath given us.
because those things have defectible principles, but it is otherwise in spirituall things, which we derive from an abounding and abiding life hid with Christ in God:
Because those things have defectible principles, but it is otherwise in spiritual things, which we derive from an abounding and abiding life hid with christ in God:
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but fervent in spirit, serving the Lord: Rom. 12. 11. 3. To walk circumspectly, or accurately, seems to imply something more, and that is walking wisely;
but fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord: Rom. 12. 11. 3. To walk circumspectly, or accurately, seems to imply something more, and that is walking wisely;
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and indeed the loose walker will be found the greatest fool, a fool at his latter end. Jer. 17. 11. Know therefore that it becomes us all to walk circumspectly;
and indeed the lose walker will be found the greatest fool, a fool At his latter end. Jer. 17. 11. Know Therefore that it becomes us all to walk circumspectly;
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it will be a great support in the evill day to say with Paul, 2 Cor. 1. 12. This is my rejoycing, the testimony of my conscience, that in all simplicity and godly sincerity, n•t according to fleshly wisdom,
it will be a great support in the evil day to say with Paul, 2 Cor. 1. 12. This is my rejoicing, the testimony of my conscience, that in all simplicity and godly sincerity, n•t according to fleshly Wisdom,
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and worse is the madnesse and folly of those unthrifts, who talk of driving away time, which is more precious then gold and silver, which passes so swiftly, slily,
and Worse is the madness and folly of those unthrifts, who talk of driving away time, which is more precious then gold and silver, which passes so swiftly, slily,
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there are no ferie, in idle dayes or houres in the Calendar of heaven, but God hath appointed every day and houre to be filled up with something that is either work, or tends to it.
there Are no ferie, in idle days or hours in the Calendar of heaven, but God hath appointed every day and hour to be filled up with something that is either work, or tends to it.
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