THe whole verse is a plaine and familiar, but elegant Allegory, under which the Baptist setteth forth unto us the Soveraign Authority of Iesus Christ, with the Exercise of that Authority. His Authority, in the first words.
THe Whole verse is a plain and familiar, but elegant Allegory, under which the Baptist sets forth unto us the Sovereign authority of Iesus christ, with the Exercise of that authority. His authority, in the First words.
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Towards Reprobates and Ʋnbeleevers, by way of Judgement. Hee will burn up the Chaffe, &c. It is the second of these that my eye is upon at the present, (having alreadie insisted upon the former) viz. the Exercise of Christs Soveraigne Authoritie in generall, over and upon his whole Church: He will throughly purge his Floore.
Towards Reprobates and Ʋnbeleevers, by Way of Judgement. He will burn up the Chaff, etc. It is the second of these that my eye is upon At the present, (having already insisted upon the former) viz. the Exercise of Christ Sovereign authority in general, over and upon his Whole Church: He will thoroughly purge his Floor.
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I, bu• what is Christs Floore? An. The whole World, (say some) viz. this Inferiour World. And not unfitly may it be so called (saith Aretius.) A Floore, and Christs Floore.
I, bu• what is Christ Floor? Nias The Whole World, (say Some) viz. this Inferior World. And not unfitly may it be so called (Says Aretius.) A Floor, and Christ Floor.
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Such is a Floore, whether the Honse or Barne-floore, it is the lowest part of the roome, the Pavement: such is this in•eriour world wherein wee live, the Pavement of Gods house, or Barne. Adhasit Pav•mento, so the vulgar Latine readeth that of the Psalmist.
Such is a Floor, whither the House or Barn-floor, it is the lowest part of the room, the Pavement: such is this in•eriour world wherein we live, the Pavement of God's house, or Bairn. Adhasit Pav•mento, so the Vulgar Latin readeth that of the Psalmist.
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Psa. 119. 25 ▪ My soule eleaveth to the dust, to the earth, to the Pavement. Compare the whole world to a House or Barne, Heaven is the Roo•e, Earth is the Floore, a Floore for scite and scituation.
Psa. 119. 25 ▪ My soul eleaveth to the dust, to the earth, to the Pavement. Compare the Whole world to a House or Bairn, Heaven is the Roo•e, Earth is the Floor, a Floor for scite and situation.
Secondly, and principally, a Floore, and Christs Floore, for the use that he puts it to, which is analogically ▪ by way of resemblan•e, the •ame with that which the Husbandman maketh of his floore.
Secondly, and principally, a Floor, and Christ Floor, for the use that he puts it to, which is analogically ▪ by Way of resemblan•e, the •ame with that which the Husbandman makes of his floor.
1. Threshing. In the Barne-floore, the Strawe and the Corne, both are threshed together, and that with the same Flaile. In this present world, Gods owne People, and his Enemies both are Threshed. His Enemies, wicked and ungodly men, which are as the straw in this floore, they are threshed with plagues and judgements, which are the stroakes of Gods flaile, of his revenging justice.
1. Threshing. In the Barn-floor, the Straw and the Corn, both Are threshed together, and that with the same Flail. In this present world, God's own People, and his Enemies both Are Threshed. His Enemies, wicked and ungodly men, which Are as the straw in this floor, they Are threshed with plagues and Judgments, which Are the Strokes of God's flail, of his revenging Justice.
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Moab shall be threshed under him, even as the straw is threshed, (so the Geneva readeth that of the Prophet Isai.) Isaiah 25. Moab, all the Enemies of God and his Church, they are as Straw, and as Straw oft times they are threshed, even beaten to pleces.
Moab shall be threshed under him, even as the straw is threshed, (so the Geneva readeth that of the Prophet Isaiah) Isaiah 25. Moab, all the Enemies of God and his Church, they Are as Straw, and as Straw oft times they Are threshed, even beaten to pleces.
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They have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron, so the Prophet Amos complaineth of the horrid cruelties exercised by bloody enemies upon the people of the Lord.
They have threshed Gilead with threshing Instruments of iron, so the Prophet Amos Complaineth of the horrid cruelties exercised by bloody enemies upon the people of the Lord.
Luke 22. 31. God winnowes, and Satan winnowes, both by the winde of Tentations. God by Tentations of Probation, Satan by Tentations of Seduction; the one for the trying, purging; the other for the scattering, destroying of them.
Luke 22. 31. God winnows, and Satan winnows, both by the wind of Tentations. God by Tentations of Probation, Satan by Tentations of Seduction; the one for the trying, purging; the other for the scattering, destroying of them.
but as yet they are as Corne in the floore. O my threshing (saith the Lord) and the Corne of my floore. Isaiah 21. 10. Filius Areae, so the originall Hebrai•me hath it, The sonne of my floore.
but as yet they Are as Corn in the floor. O my threshing (Says the Lord) and the Corn of my floor. Isaiah 21. 10. Filius Area, so the original Hebrai•me hath it, The son of my floor.
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Gods people, his Saints, even whil'st they are here, they are sonnes. Behold, now are we the sonnes of God, saith S. Iohn 3. 2. Sonnes, but filij Areae, not Apothecae; sonnes, or corne of the floore, not of the Garner. Now corne, whil'st it is in the floore, it must looke for no quiet:
God's people, his Saints, even whilst they Are Here, they Are Sons. Behold, now Are we the Sons of God, Says S. John 3. 2. Sons, but filij Area, not Apothecae; Sons, or corn of the floor, not of the Garner. Now corn, whilst it is in the floor, it must look for no quiet:
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then shall they enter into their rest, a perfect rest, where they shall never more feele of the flaile, or the fanne, or the sive. All these are for the Floore. And let not any wonder to meete with them there.
then shall they enter into their rest, a perfect rest, where they shall never more feel of the flail, or the fan, or the sive. All these Are for the Floor. And let not any wonder to meet with them there.
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when he shall come from Heaven with the fanne in his hand, (the fanne of the last Judgement) then will he purge this inferiour World from all the drosse of corruption which now cleaveth to it, delivering it from the bondage of corruption, to which it is now made subject through the sinne of Man,
when he shall come from Heaven with the fan in his hand, (the fan of the last Judgement) then will he purge this inferior World from all the dross of corruption which now cleaveth to it, delivering it from the bondage of corruption, to which it is now made Subject through the sin of Man,
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and under which it groaneth, as the Apostle hath it, Rom. 8. 21, 22. Then making a new Heaven, and a new Earth, a new roofe, and a new floore to this house of his.
and under which it Groaneth, as the Apostle hath it, Rom. 8. 21, 22. Then making a new Heaven, and a new Earth, a new roof, and a new floor to this house of his.
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By the Floore here, more properly and peculiarly we are to understand the Church. Not the World, but the Church in the world, that is, the floore; For (as Thomas well noteth it out of Chrysostome) if we will drive the Allegorie to the head, the World must be the wide field. So our Saviour interprets it, Mat. 13. 38. The field is the world.
By the Floor Here, more properly and peculiarly we Are to understand the Church. Not the World, but the Church in the world, that is, the floor; For (as Thomas well notes it out of Chrysostom) if we will drive the Allegory to the head, the World must be the wide field. So our Saviour interprets it, Mathew 13. 38. The field is the world.
The visible Church; what is that? A society, or company of men and women, called out of the world to the knowledge and acknowledgement of the true God in Christ.
The visible Church; what is that? A society, or company of men and women, called out of the world to the knowledge and acknowledgement of the true God in christ.
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This is the visible Church; which is either universall or particular. Ʋniversall, the whole company of such as prefesse the Gospell throughout the whole world.
This is the visible Church; which is either universal or particular. Ʋniversall, the Whole company of such as prefesse the Gospel throughout the Whole world.
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Particular, such as professe the Gospell in such a Nation, such a Province, such a Citie, such a Towne, such a Family; Every of which in severall considerations and respects, may be called a Church. Not only the Church, in such a Family; (The Church that is in thine house, Philem. 2.) or the Church in such a Towne, such a City: (The Church at Corinth, at Philippi, &c.) But the Church in such a Province, such a Nation; wherein,
Particular, such as profess the Gospel in such a nation, such a Province, such a city, such a Town, such a Family; Every of which in several considerations and respects, may be called a Church. Not only the Church, in such a Family; (The Church that is in thine house, Philemon 2.) or the Church in such a Town, such a city: (The Church At Corinth, At Philippi, etc.) But the Church in such a Province, such a nation; wherein,
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St. Peter writing to the Churches dispersed through severall Countries, viz. through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bythinia, (as the 1. vers. of his Epistle directs it) he yet speaketh of them singularly, calling them one flock: Feeds the flock of God which is amongst you;
Saint Peter writing to the Churches dispersed through several Countries, viz. through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, (as the 1. vers. of his Epistle directs it) he yet speaks of them singularly, calling them one flock: Feeds the flock of God which is among you;
It is his charge to the Elders of those Churches, cap. 5. 2. many Churches, many flocks, and yet one flock: Not to goe from the Text. The Baptist here speaking of the Church of Christ, dispersed through Judea and other parts of the world, the Church under the new Testament, which is made up of many particular Congregations and Churches;
It is his charge to the Elders of those Churches, cap. 5. 2. many Churches, many flocks, and yet one flock: Not to go from the Text. The Baptist Here speaking of the Church of christ, dispersed through Judea and other parts of the world, the Church under the new Testament, which is made up of many particular Congregations and Churches;
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] Not floores, but floore. Where ever Christ hath a Church ▪ he hath a floore. Many Churches, many floores: yet put them together, all the Churches in such a Province, such a Nation, or through the whole world, Collectively and Aggregatively considered, they make up one Church, one floore. This I doe but touch by the way, to give some satisfaction to such as are so ready to scruple the word,
] Not floors, but floor. Where ever christ hath a Church ▪ he hath a floor. Many Churches, many floors: yet put them together, all the Churches in such a Province, such a nation, or through the Whole world, Collectively and Aggregatively considered, they make up one Church, one floor. This I do but touch by the Way, to give Some satisfaction to such as Are so ready to scruple the word,
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Christs floore is his Church, or Churches, considered in a visible State. And not unfitly may the visible Church be so called. A floore, and his floore. Touch upon them severally.
Christ floor is his Church, or Churches, considered in a visible State. And not unfitly may the visible Church be so called. A floor, and his floor. Touch upon them severally.
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Here is the difference betwixt the Garner and the Floore. In the Garner there is nothing but pure graine: In the Floore there is a mixture; Straw as well as Corne, Chaffe as well as Wheate, Tar•s and Titters, and Cockle and Darnill, as well as the good graine. Such a difference there is betwixt the Church Militant and Triumphant, the Church upon Earth, and the Church in Heaven.
Here is the difference betwixt the Garner and the Floor. In the Garner there is nothing but pure grain: In the Floor there is a mixture; Straw as well as Corn, Chaff as well as Wheat, Tar•s and Titters, and Cockle and Darnill, as well as the good grain. Such a difference there is betwixt the Church Militant and Triumphant, the Church upon Earth, and the Church in Heaven.
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No chaffe, no drosse, nothing but good and pure corne to be found in that garner. But it is otherwise in the floore, in the militant and visible Church upon Earth, here is a mixture, Corne and chaffe, good and bad together;
No chaff, no dross, nothing but good and pure corn to be found in that garner. But it is otherwise in the floor, in the militant and visible Church upon Earth, Here is a mixture, Corn and chaff, good and bad together;
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Haply it may give satisfaction to some groundlesse scandals and offences taken by some at those undesired, deplored mixtures which are to be found in the Churches of God amongst us.
Haply it may give satisfaction to Some groundless scandals and offences taken by Some At those undesired, deplored mixtures which Are to be found in the Churches of God among us.
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In a great House (saith he.) What is meant by this great House? why the whole World (say some) which is Gods House indeed, he being the God and Father of all the Families in Heaven and earth;
In a great House (Says he.) What is meant by this great House? why the Whole World (say Some) which is God's House indeed, he being the God and Father of all the Families in Heaven and earth;
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The Church visible is a House, Gods House, (That thou mightest know how to behave thy selfe in the House of God, which is the Church of the living God, (saith Paul to Timothy.) His House, and a Great House, NONLATINALPHABET, the House of the Great God, the Father of this Family, of a great and large extent;
The Church visible is a House, God's House, (That thou Mightest know how to behave thy self in the House of God, which is the Church of the living God, (Says Paul to Timothy.) His House, and a Great House,, the House of the Great God, the Father of this Family, of a great and large extent;
some elect, others reprobates: Not only so, but some good, others bad; bad, and that oft-times not only closely and secretly, but openly and apparently such.
Some elect, Others Reprobates: Not only so, but Some good, Others bad; bad, and that ofttimes not only closely and secretly, but openly and apparently such.
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Prophane and vaine bablers; men whose words did fret as a canker, or cancer, whose very society was infectious and dangerous. Two of these he there instanceth in, by Name.
Profane and vain babblers; men whose words did fret as a canker, or cancer, whose very society was infectious and dangerous. Two of these he there Instanceth in, by Name.
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which being overthrowne, opens a wide doore to all lie•ntiousnesse and pro•anenesse. Such were these, and probably some other members of that Church at that time;
which being overthrown, Opens a wide door to all lie•ntiousnesse and pro•anenesse. Such were these, and probably Some other members of that Church At that time;
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Let every one that calleth on the Name of the Lord depart from iniquity. ] Every one that joyneth himselfe to the Church of God, that taketh upon him the profession of Christianity, he ought to grace his profession by an answerable conversation.
Let every one that calls on the Name of the Lord depart from iniquity. ] Every one that Joineth himself to the Church of God, that Takes upon him the profession of Christianity, he ought to grace his profession by an answerable Conversation.
Some there are and will be, that shame their profession by an unchristian conversation Vessels to dishonour. Neither is it a thing either to be stumbled or wondered at.
some there Are and will be, that shame their profession by an unchristian Conversation Vessels to dishonour. Neither is it a thing either to be stumbled or wondered At.
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of the draw or drag Net, wherein there are fishes of all sorts, good and bad. The Field wherein there was Tares, as well as Wheate. The wedding supper whereat there were guests of all sorts, good and bad (saith the Text.) But I will not,
of the draw or drag Net, wherein there Are Fish of all sorts, good and bad. The Field wherein there was Tares, as well as Wheat. The wedding supper whereat there were guests of all sorts, good and bad (Says the Text.) But I will not,
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And we may say the same of Hereticks and scandalous persons, There must be such in the Church, (I speake it as the Apostle, de Facto) that those which are NONLATINALPHABET, approved of God, may be made manifest, more manifest to the world.
And we may say the same of Heretics and scandalous Persons, There must be such in the Church, (I speak it as the Apostle, de Facto) that those which Are, approved of God, may be made manifest, more manifest to the world.
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And such use God sometimes makes of hypocrites, of wicked and ungodly men, whom hee suffers to have a Name, and a Roome in his Church, he maketh use of them for the good and benefit of his own people:
And such use God sometime makes of Hypocrites, of wicked and ungodly men, whom he suffers to have a Name, and a Room in his Church, he makes use of them for the good and benefit of his own people:
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ofttimes using them as Conduit pipes, conveying many outward blessings and benefits to his Church through their hands, tending to the outward preservation of it.
ofttimes using them as Conduit pipes, conveying many outward blessings and benefits to his Church through their hands, tending to the outward preservation of it.
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That E•viou• man in the Gospell, which soweth Tares in the field, he also casteth Chaffe into the floore. Which he doth through the inadver•ancie of those which should watch this floore, I meane those which have,
That E•viou• man in the Gospel, which Soweth Tares in the field, he also Cast Chaff into the floor. Which he does through the inadver•ancie of those which should watch this floor, I mean those which have,
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corruptions in Doctrine, corruptions in Worship, corruptions in Manners; so to make a mixture, which he doth in opposition unto that God, who being himselfe a pure and simple Essence, is most delighted in purity and simplicity. Put these together,
corruptions in Doctrine, corruptions in Worship, corruptions in Manners; so to make a mixture, which he does in opposition unto that God, who being himself a pure and simple Essence, is most delighted in purity and simplicity. Put these together,
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Secondly, A floore, Because here is the same Husbandry used that is in the Barne-floore. Here is threshing, here is fanning, here is winnowing. All these shall we find no where more frequent, more ordinary then in the Church;
Secondly, A floor, Because Here is the same Husbandry used that is in the Barn-floor. Here is threshing, Here is fanning, Here is winnowing. All these shall we find no where more frequent, more ordinary then in the Church;
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The Worlds flayle, Gods fanne, the Devils sive; the flayle of Perfecution, the fanne of Affliction, the sive of Tentation, no where so busie as in the Church.
The World's flail, God's fan, the Devils sive; the flail of Persecution, the fan of Affliction, the sive of Tentation, no where so busy as in the Church.
What ever the Husbandmans fanne doth in his Barne-floore, that doth this fanne in the Church, which is the proper place for this fanne to stirre and move in;
What ever the Husbandman's fan does in his Barn-floor, that does this fan in the Church, which is the proper place for this fan to stir and move in;
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and in that respect againe, fitly called a floore. Here it is where Christ standeth with the fanne in his hand, working upon his corne, his Elect, severing them from the chaffe of sinnefull corruption, dressing them, that they may be pure corne, fit to be laid up in his heavenly garner. The Church is a floore.
and in that respect again, fitly called a floor. Here it is where christ Stands with the fan in his hand, working upon his corn, his Elect, severing them from the chaff of sinful corruption, dressing them, that they may be pure corn, fit to be laid up in his heavenly garner. The Church is a floor.
Even Heathens and Infidels, which know him not, which never heard of his Name, yet they are under his governement; But the Church after a more speciall manner,
Even heathens and Infidels, which know him not, which never herd of his Name, yet they Are under his government; But the Church After a more special manner,
But for their sakes, (from whom the Church taketh the denomination, as being the better and most considerable part of it) it is attributed to the whole Church,
But for their sakes, (from whom the Church Takes the denomination, as being the better and most considerable part of it) it is attributed to the Whole Church,
It is in his flock, by the Tents of the Shepheards; In his Church, in the midst of his Ordinances, Christ is ever present in this floore, manifesting his presence in it.
It is in his flock, by the Tents of the Shepherds; In his Church, in the midst of his Ordinances, christ is ever present in this floor, manifesting his presence in it.
to defend his Church against the open hostility of bloody tyrants and persecutors, Beasts which would stroy this corne; as also against the secret devices of cunning seducers, Theeves that would st•ale away his corne, deceiving the very Elect if it were possible.
to defend his Church against the open hostility of bloody Tyrants and persecutors, Beasts which would stroy this corn; as also against the secret devices of cunning seducers, Thieves that would st•ale away his corn, deceiving the very Elect if it were possible.
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He it is that ruleth the whole businesse of his Church, both for substance, and materiall circumstances; prescribing Lawes to his Church, governing it, which he doth by his word.
He it is that Ruleth the Whole business of his Church, both for substance, and material Circumstances; prescribing Laws to his Church, governing it, which he does by his word.
First, Is the Church of Christ a floore in respect of mixture? Here, (swimming with the streame of Expositors,) I might take a just occ•sion to fall upon that Anabaptisticall errour wherever it is found, which affirmes and maintaines the true visible Church, to consist only of true believers, such as are good. A doctrine charged upon us by our Adversaries of Rhemes, in their Glosse upon the Text;
First, Is the Church of christ a floor in respect of mixture? Here, (swimming with the stream of Expositors,) I might take a just occ•sion to fallen upon that Anabaptistical error wherever it is found, which affirms and maintains the true visible Church, to consist only of true believers, such as Are good. A Doctrine charged upon us by our Adversaries of Rheims, in their Gloss upon the Text;
and condemned the Tenet, upon all occasions averring and maintaining the visible Church of Christ to be a mixed company, mingled of good and bad, believers, hypocrites, &c. Such a company the Church here is.
and condemned the Tenet, upon all occasions averring and maintaining the visible Church of christ to be a mixed company, mingled of good and bad, believers, Hypocrites, etc. Such a company the Church Here is.
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But I will not spend time in confuting of this Errour, which I presume there is none here present that will dare to owne. To come nearer. In the second place.
But I will not spend time in confuting of this Error, which I presume there is none Here present that will Dare to own. To come nearer. In the second place.
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or offended at what ever mixtures, either are, or are supposed to be in the Church or Churches of God amongst us. Mixtures happily there may be; mixtures there are; we grant it.
or offended At what ever mixtures, either Are, or Are supposed to be in the Church or Churches of God among us. Mixtures happily there may be; mixtures there Are; we grant it.
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Possible some corruptions cleaving to some of the Ordinances; However corrupt men mingling themselves with the people of God, not only coming with them into the house of God,
Possible Some corruptions cleaving to Some of the Ordinances; However corrupt men mingling themselves with the people of God, not only coming with them into the house of God,
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B•t what? shall we hence inferre a nulliti• of the Church? No true Church because o• these mixtures? Surely the very Barne-floore will cry out against this inference.
B•t what? shall we hence infer a nulliti• of the Church? No true Church Because o• these mixtures? Surely the very Barn-floor will cry out against this Inference.
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There we see wheate and chaffe lying upon the same heape, and who wonders at it • Doe we mee•e with a li•e mixture in the Church or Churches of God, be not ••andalized, be not o••••ded at it ▪ I• i• that (I nonceive) which the Apostle 〈 ◊ 〉 aimes and drives at in the place fore ▪ named, a Tim. 2. to take off that scandall which any might take at scandalous Apo••at••, persons openly wicked in the Church.
There we see wheat and chaff lying upon the same heap, and who wonders At it • Do we mee•e with a li•e mixture in the Church or Churches of God, be not ••andalized, be not o••••ded At it ▪ I• i• that (I nonceive) which the Apostle 〈 ◊ 〉 aims and drives At in the place before ▪ nam, a Tim. 2. to take off that scandal which any might take At scandalous Apo••at••, Persons openly wicked in the Church.
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Here let me not be mistaken (a thing which we are very 〈 ◊ 〉 to in poin•• of the nature.) It is far from my purpose to patronize what ever mint•res in the Church of God, to plead either for Admission or Toleration of persons openly prophane and seandalous;
Here let me not be mistaken (a thing which we Are very 〈 ◊ 〉 to in poin•• of the nature.) It is Far from my purpose to patronise what ever mint•res in the Church of God, to plead either for Admission or Toleration of Persons openly profane and scandalous;
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their Admission into the Church, their Toleration in the Church: Much lesse for the promiscuous resorting of all sorts of persons to the Lords Table, without any regard had to their q•alific•tions or conversations. An errour I confesse, which, till it may be redressed, I shall mourne over;
their Admission into the Church, their Toleration in the Church: Much less for the promiscuous resorting of all sorts of Persons to the lords Table, without any regard had to their q•alific•tions or conversations. an error I confess, which, till it may be Redressed, I shall mourn over;
wishing that all this Leaven were purged out ▪ and this floore of Christ amongst us throughly purged from the chaffe and drosse of what ever corruption is yet remaining in it.
wishing that all this Leaven were purged out ▪ and this floor of christ among us thoroughly purged from the chaff and dross of what ever corruption is yet remaining in it.
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But in the meane time, though I plead not for mixtures, yet let me plead for the Church, that Church whereof God hath made me a member and a Minister, which all the mixtures that are in it, cannot Ʋnchurch, make to be no Church;
But in the mean time, though I plead not for mixtures, yet let me plead for the Church, that Church whereof God hath made me a member and a Minister, which all the mixtures that Are in it, cannot Ʋnchurch, make to be no Church;
How was that floore all covered with chaffe? How many foule corruptions had even overspread the face of that Church? Humane Inventions, and Traditions being brought in,
How was that floor all covered with chaff? How many foul corruptions had even overspread the face of that Church? Humane Inventions, and Traditions being brought in,
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who because of the chaffe that is in it, would presently be breaking up the floores; For some supposed corruptions in the Church, presently unchurch it;
who Because of the chaff that is in it, would presently be breaking up the floors; For Some supposed corruptions in the Church, presently unchurch it;
But such is not the Church of England, such are not the Churches in England. And why not? why they faile in constitution, which is a fundamentall errour. They are not rightly constituted.
But such is not the Church of England, such Are not the Churches in England. And why not? why they fail in constitution, which is a fundamental error. They Are not rightly constituted.
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And why not? Because the members of them were not rightly gathered, nor yet knit and joyned together in the formality of a Church Covenant. Even as if one should reason after this manner;
And why not? Because the members of them were not rightly gathered, nor yet knit and joined together in the formality of a Church Covenant. Even as if one should reason After this manner;
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This is the fanne which the Baptist here principally speaketh of, the fanne of the word, which is in the hand of Christ, both in respect of liberty and efficacie (as I have shewen you.) Now where this fanne is ordinarily at worke, where the word is ordinarily preached and dispensed in the publick ministery of it, especially if it be with efficacie and power, certainely there Christ hath a Floore, a Church. Now this I think will not be denied,
This is the fan which the Baptist Here principally speaks of, the fan of the word, which is in the hand of christ, both in respect of liberty and efficacy (as I have shown you.) Now where this fan is ordinarily At work, where the word is ordinarily preached and dispensed in the public Ministry of it, especially if it be with efficacy and power, Certainly there christ hath a Floor, a Church. Now this I think will not be denied,
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But it may be said, the Fanne may worke out of the floore, sometimes in other corners of the Barne, and sometimes abroad in the open field. And thus (say our adversaries of the Seperation,) the word may be,
But it may be said, the Fan may work out of the floor, sometime in other corners of the Bairn, and sometime abroad in the open field. And thus (say our Adversaries of the Separation,) the word may be,
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To this Evasion I have insinuated an answer already, in that I said, not the Preaching, but the ordinary Preaching of the word, is an effentiall marke and note of a true Church.
To this Evasion I have insinuated an answer already, in that I said, not the Preaching, but the ordinary Preaching of the word, is an effentiall mark and note of a true Church.
It is the latter of these that we conclude to be an evidence of a true Church, viz. the setled preaching of the word amongst a people that professe subjection to it.
It is the latter of these that we conclude to be an evidence of a true Church, viz. the settled preaching of the word among a people that profess subjection to it.
Where the fanne is constantly at worke, day after day, and weeke after weeke, who questions but there is a floore? Where the word is preached in a fetled way, day after day, weeke after weeke, yeare after yeare, to a people professing subjection and obedience,
Where the fan is constantly At work, day After day, and Week After Week, who questions but there is a floor? Where the word is preached in a fetled Way, day After day, Week After Week, year After year, to a people professing subjection and Obedience,
and not without power and efficacy, (especially being attended and accompanied with the S•ales of the Covenant, the Sacraments, for substance rightly administred) surely it cannot be denied but that there is a Church, a true Church.
and not without power and efficacy, (especially being attended and accompanied with the S•ales of the Covenant, the Sacraments, for substance rightly administered) surely it cannot be denied but that there is a Church, a true Church.
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And this is it we say for the Church of England, or Churches in England, (for I am not curious or scrup•lous about the word.) In this floore Christs fanne hath beene stirring, and that lively;
And this is it we say for the Church of England, or Churches in England, (for I am not curious or scrup•lous about the word.) In this floor Christ fan hath been stirring, and that lively;
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How much Corne is now layed up in Gods Garner, which this Fanne hath dressed in this Floore? How many blessed soules now triumphing in Heaven, which were here gained and brought home unto Christ, by the ministery of the word in this Church? And shall we yet question,
How much Corn is now laid up in God's Garner, which this Fan hath dressed in this Floor? How many blessed Souls now triumphing in Heaven, which were Here gained and brought home unto christ, by the Ministry of the word in this Church? And shall we yet question,
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whether it be a true floore or no, upon a bare supposall that the Corne was not brought in at the right doone, or that the boards were not layed right at the first? whether a true Church or no,
whither it be a true floor or no, upon a bore supposal that the Corn was not brought in At the right done, or that the boards were not laid right At the First? whither a true Church or no,
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and to sleighting of the generall current of Expositors writing upon it, (whose company I shall ever make much of,) I would not have fallen with it at present.
and to Slighting of the general current of Expositors writing upon it, (whose company I shall ever make much of,) I would not have fallen with it At present.
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yet shall not the least graine fall upon the earth. ] Marke it, Gods Corne may be sifted, winnowed, but not a graine of it shall fall to the earth; If Wheate, it shall not be stroyed: Why? Christ will have an eye to this floore, to his Church:
yet shall not the least grain fallen upon the earth. ] Mark it, God's Corn may be sifted, winnowed, but not a grain of it shall fallen to the earth; If Wheat, it shall not be stroyed: Why? christ will have an eye to this floor, to his Church:
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This priviledge we will allow the Husbandman, to order the businesse in his own floore. Let Christ doe as much in his Church, in ordering all the publick Ordinances in it.
This privilege we will allow the Husbandman, to order the business in his own floor. Let christ do as much in his Church, in ordering all the public Ordinances in it.
Come we now to the second particular, to see what shall be done to this floore. It shall be purged, (saith the Text,) throughly purged. He will throughly purge his Floore. ]
Come we now to the second particular, to see what shall be done to this floor. It shall be purged, (Says the Text,) thoroughly purged. He will thoroughly purge his Floor. ]
] The Church then shall be purged, throughly purged. ] This is that which the Lord promiseth to the Church of the Jewes, Isa. 1. I will purely purge away thy drosse.
] The Church then shall be purged, thoroughly purged. ] This is that which the Lord promises to the Church of the Jews, Isaiah 1. I will purely purge away thy dross.
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Purged. ] What shall it be purged from? Who shall purge it? When shall he purge it? By what •eans shall he purge it? And wherefore will he so purge it? Enquire we into every of these five particulars, by way of Explication and Illustration. To most of them (to the foure first) we shall find an answer in the Text. Begin with the first.
Purged. ] What shall it be purged from? Who shall purge it? When shall he purge it? By what •eans shall he purge it? And Wherefore will he so purge it? Inquire we into every of these five particulars, by Way of Explication and Illustration. To most of them (to the foure First) we shall find an answer in the Text. Begin with the First.
Both, in the phras and language of Scripture, knowne by the name of chaffe. Corrupt and wicked men, they are chaffe; The ungodly are like the chaffe ] saith the Psalmist. Chaffe for their vilenesse, barrennesse, inconstancy &c. As corrupt men,
Both, in the phras and language of Scripture, known by the name of chaff. Corrupt and wicked men, they Are chaff; The ungodly Are like the chaff ] Says the Psalmist. Chaff for their vileness, Barrenness, inconstancy etc. As corrupt men,
False Doctrines are as chaffe. Such are corruptions in Doctrine ▪ and such are corruptions in worship; and such are corruptions in Discipline, all as chaffe, that will not endure the Fanne of the word.
False Doctrines Are as chaff. Such Are corruptions in Doctrine ▪ and such Are corruptions in worship; and such Are corruptions in Discipline, all as chaff, that will not endure the Fan of the word.
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They are the Tares, which grow up together with the wheat in the same field. They are the chaffe, which cleaving close to the Corne, lyeth with it upon the same Goaffe, upon the same heape. Being so, they shall be severed, they shall be weeded, purged out.
They Are the Tares, which grow up together with the wheat in the same field. They Are the chaff, which cleaving close to the Corn, lies with it upon the same Goaffe, upon the same heap. Being so, they shall be severed, they shall be weeded, purged out.
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Corruptions, not only in manners, which are personall; but corruptions in Doctrine, corruptions in worship, corruptions in Discipline. Church-corruptions. Now from all these shall the Church be purged.
Corruptions, not only in manners, which Are personal; but corruptions in Doctrine, corruptions in worship, corruptions in Discipline. Church corruptions. Now from all these shall the Church be purged.
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Expresse and full is that of the Prophet Ezekiel, Ezek. 36. 25. From all your filthinesse, and from all your Idols will I cleanse you, saith the Lord.
Express and full is that of the Prophet Ezekielem, Ezekiel 36. 25. From all your filthiness, and from all your Idols will I cleanse you, Says the Lord.
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It is the Lords promise to the Church of the Jewes, in that place fore-named, Isa. 1. 26. I will purge ••ay thy •rassv, &c. And I will restore thy Iudges as at the first, and thy Counsellours as at the beginning.
It is the lords promise to the Church of the Jews, in that place forenamed, Isaiah 1. 26. I will purge ••ay thy •rassv, etc. And I will restore thy Judges as At the First, and thy Counsellors as At the beginning.
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he made a thorough sweepage, driving out all the buyers and sellers, &c. And thus will he purge his Church: NONLATINALPHABET, He will throughly purge it.
he made a thorough sweepage, driving out all the buyers and sellers, etc. And thus will he purge his Church:, He will thoroughly purge it.
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I will purely purge, &c. ] Repurgabo ut purificationem (so Montanus renders the place) I will diligently and throughly purge thee, as the Fornace or fining pot doth the silver.
I will purely purge, etc. ] Repurgabo ut purificationem (so Montanus renders the place) I will diligently and thoroughly purge thee, as the Furnace or fining pot does the silver.
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This is that which the Prophet Malachi tels the Church, Mal. 3. where prosecuting the same Allegory, he sets forth the sedulity and exactnesse of Christ in this purging of his Church.
This is that which the Prophet Malachi tells the Church, Malachi 3. where prosecuting the same Allegory, he sets forth the sedulity and exactness of christ in this purging of his Church.
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He shall sit downe to try and to fine the silver; hee shall even fine the sonnes of Levi, and purifie them as gold and silver. ] Marke it; full expressions.
He shall fit down to try and to fine the silver; he shall even fine the Sons of Levi, and purify them as gold and silver. ] Mark it; full expressions.
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and this he shall do, both diligently and throughly. Diligently, not cursorily. He shall [ sit downe ] to try, &c. ] As a man that intends a worke seriously, he sitteth downe to it.
and this he shall do, both diligently and thoroughly. Diligently, not cursorily. He shall [ fit down ] to try, etc. ] As a man that intends a work seriously, he Sitteth down to it.
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Throughly he shall try and fine and purifie, &c. The Prophet multiplieth words, heaps up expressions, all to intimate the throughnes, the perfectnes of this work.
Thoroughly he shall try and fine and purify, etc. The Prophet multiplieth words, heaps up expressions, all to intimate the throughnes, the perfectness of this work.
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yet before hee leave it, it shall be perfect, He who bath begun • good worke in you ▪ will perfect it ▪ saith Paul to his Phili•pians. The new ▪ birth, though at the first •n 〈 ◊ 〉 yet it shall grow to a perfect man. This will Christ doe ▪ as for every true member of his Church (The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me, saith th• Psalmist ▪ Psal. 1•8. last ▪) so for the Church it selfe.
yet before he leave it, it shall be perfect, He who bath begun • good work in you ▪ will perfect it ▪ Says Paul to his Phili•pians. The new ▪ birth, though At the First •n 〈 ◊ 〉 yet it shall grow to a perfect man. This will christ do ▪ as for every true member of his Church (The Lord will perfect that which concerns me, Says th• Psalmist ▪ Psalm 1•8. last ▪) so for the Church it self.
To this end, God the Father (the great Husbandman) hath put the Fanne into the hand of this his Servant, that he should dresse his Corne, purge his floore.
To this end, God the Father (the great Husbandman) hath put the Fan into the hand of this his Servant, that he should dress his Corn, purge his floor.
He is like a purging fire, and like Fullers soape, saith the Prophet Malachi, speaking of Christ ▪ Mal ▪ 3. 3. He shall sit downe to try, &c. ] He shall make it his worke to purge the Church.
He is like a purging fire, and like Fullers soap, Says the Prophet Malachi, speaking of christ ▪ Malachi ▪ 3. 3. He shall fit down to try, etc. ] He shall make it his work to purge the Church.
That a private person (so he was then accounted and taken to be) nay a despicable person of so inferiour a ranke, the Sonne of a Carpenter should come into the Temple with a whip in his hand (as despicable an instrument, rather to be scorned then feared) and therewith should drive out all those (no petty chap men) Drovers and Bankers (notwithstanding all their priviledges and protections, which they had from the Masters of the Temple, the chiefe-Priests, &c.) as so many sheepe before him, without opposition, without contradiction;
That a private person (so he was then accounted and taken to be) nay a despicable person of so inferior a rank, the Son of a Carpenter should come into the Temple with a whip in his hand (as despicable an Instrument, rather to be scorned then feared) and therewith should drive out all those (not Petty chap men) Drovers and Bankers (notwithstanding all their privileges and protections, which they had from the Masters of the Temple, the chiefe-Priests, etc.) as so many sheep before him, without opposition, without contradiction;
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Hereby he declared himselfe to be the Sonne of God, and that NONLATINALPHABET, with power mightily. Whether there were at that time any Radij claritatis, Rayes and beames of splendour and glory, shining in,
Hereby he declared himself to be the Son of God, and that, with power mightily. Whither there were At that time any Radij claritatis, Rays and beams of splendour and glory, shining in,
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and st•eaming from the face and countenance of our blessed Saviour, striking an awfull dread and terrour into the beholders or no? I leave it as I find it,
and st•eaming from the face and countenance of our blessed Saviour, striking an awful dread and terror into the beholders or no? I leave it as I find it,
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You heard in the Chapter read even now, what a stir, what a tumult there was at Ephesus, when once the great Goddesse Diana was but supposed to be touched.
You herd in the Chapter read even now, what a stir, what a tumult there was At Ephesus, when once the great Goddess Diana was but supposed to be touched.
Now how many Diana's are there to be found in the Christian world? Personall-Diana's and Church-Diana's? All these must be, not only touched ▪ but pulled downe and purged out.
Now how many Diana's Are there to be found in the Christian world? Personall-Diana's and Church-Diana's? All these must be, not only touched ▪ but pulled down and purged out.
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Who shall doe it, but he that is NONLATINALPHABET, he that knoweth and searcheth the hearts, to whom all things are NONLATINALPHABET, nacked and open? And who but he can cast them out being discovered? That man of sinne, that Antichrist of Rome, long since discovered to be (as the Father said of Marcian the Heretick) Primogenitns Diaboli, the eldest sonne of the Devill, the Head of the Church malignant upon earth;
Who shall do it, but he that is, he that Knoweth and Searches the hearts, to whom all things Are, naked and open? And who but he can cast them out being discovered? That man of sin, that Antichrist of Rome, long since discovered to be (as the Father said of Marcian the Heretic) Primogenitns Diaboli, the eldest son of the devil, the Head of the Church malignant upon earth;
what a stirre, what a combustion hath it made, doth it make, and is yet like to make through the Christian world? Tangit montes & fumigabunt. He toucheth the hils and they smoake, Psa. 104. 32. ] Those seven Hils of Rome being touched,
what a stir, what a combustion hath it made, does it make, and is yet like to make through the Christian world? Tangit montes & fumigabunt. He touches the hills and they smoke, Psa. 104. 32. ] Those seven Hills of Rome being touched,
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how do they smoake? How do they burn as if they would set all the world on fire? Never did Aetna or Ves•vins, those flaming Mountaines so terrible to the neighbouring Territories, cast out such thunderings and lightenings, such vollies of smoake and flames,
how do they smoke? How do they burn as if they would Set all the world on fire? Never did Aetna or Ves•vins, those flaming Mountains so terrible to the neighbouring Territories, cast out such thunderings and lightenings, such volleys of smoke and flames,
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Tant• ▪ molis •rit. So great a worke is it like to be to disinthronize that same NONLATINALPHABET, that great Antagonist of Jesus Christ, that Lord Paramount, that opposeth against,
Tant• ▪ Molis •rit. So great a work is it like to be to disinthronize that same, that great Antagonist of jesus christ, that Lord Paramount, that Opposeth against,
and exalteth himselfe above all that is called God. To bring downe that Antichrist, and to cast him out of the Temple, the Church of God, his usurped possession, which he hath held so long a time ▪ vi & armis, by force and might, to cast out him with all his complices and adherents, it is a mighty worke;
and Exalteth himself above all that is called God. To bring down that Antichrist, and to cast him out of the Temple, the Church of God, his usurped possession, which he hath held so long a time ▪ vi & armis, by force and might, to cast out him with all his accomplices and adherents, it is a mighty work;
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I such a worke, as if we had no other argument to prove it, yet might we even from hence (as a good authour observes upon the Text) evince and demonstrate the Divinity of Jesus Christ; that he is more then man, truly God. To purge the Church, and to purge it throughly, it is Opus plane divinum, the worke of God and not of man.
I such a work, as if we had no other argument to prove it, yet might we even from hence (as a good author observes upon the Text) evince and demonstrate the Divinity of jesus christ; that he is more then man, truly God. To purge the Church, and to purge it thoroughly, it is Opus plane Divinum, the work of God and not of man.
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So much judicious Calvin rightly observes from that fore-named place of the Prophet Isaiah, Isa. 1. 25. where the Lord telleth his Church, I will turne my hand upon thee,
So much judicious calvin rightly observes from that forenamed place of the Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 1. 25. where the Lord Telleth his Church, I will turn my hand upon thee,
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and will purely purge away thy drosse, &c. ] Purgatio Ecclesiae propri•• Dei opus. The purging of the Church is Gods peculiar worke, the worke of his owne hand.
and will purely purge away thy dross, etc. ] Purgatio Ecclesiae propri•• Dei opus. The purging of the Church is God's peculiar work, the work of his own hand.
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But when will he doe it? there is the third Quere. It was a businesse of like nature that the Disciples were so inquisitive with our Saviour about, Acts 1. vi•.
But when will he do it? there is the third Quere. It was a business of like nature that the Disciples were so inquisitive with our Saviour about, Acts 1. vi•.
If any shall make the like enquiry touching the purging of the Church, when Christ will do it? Let him rest contented with that satisfaction that the Text giveth him. He will doe it.
If any shall make the like enquiry touching the purging of the Church, when christ will do it? Let him rest contented with that satisfaction that the Text gives him. He will do it.
As it was with the building of the second Temple under the Law, so shall it be with the purging of the Church under the Gospell. (I dare not goe so farre as to make the one a Type of the other,
As it was with the building of the second Temple under the Law, so shall it be with the purging of the Church under the Gospel. (I Dare not go so Far as to make the one a Type of the other,
but the congruity betwixt them, with the allusion of the one to the other, I cannot but acknowledge and approve.) That Temple was not built all at once,
but the congruity betwixt them, with the allusion of the one to the other, I cannot but acknowledge and approve.) That Temple was not built all At once,
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Christ in the dayes of his flesh, he purged the Temple more then once: three severall times, three severall dayes, (so Chemnitius notes it upon that second chapt. of John.) First in the beginning of his Ministery;
christ in the days of his Flesh, he purged the Temple more then once: three several times, three several days, (so Chemnitz notes it upon that second Chapter. of John.) First in the beginning of his Ministry;
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The purging and restoring of the Church is a continued worke, and therefore Christ is said to fit at it, in that place fore-named, Mal. 3. He shall sit downe to try and to fine, &c. ] He fitteth downe to it:
The purging and restoring of the Church is a continued work, and Therefore christ is said to fit At it, in that place forenamed, Malachi 3. He shall fit down to try and to fine, etc. ] He fits down to it:
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He will doe it by his Fanne. Who hath his fanne in his hund ▪ and he will throughly purge his floore, viz. by that his fanne, even that threefold fanne which I spoke of, the fanne of the Word, the fanne of the Crosse, the fanne of the last Judgement. All these three Christ maketh use of for the purging of this floore, his Church.
He will do it by his Fan. Who hath his fan in his hund ▪ and he will thoroughly purge his floor, viz. by that his fan, even that threefold fan which I spoke of, the fan of the Word, the fan of the Cross, the fan of the last Judgement. All these three christ makes use of for the purging of this floor, his Church.
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The chiefe Instrument which Christ maketh use of in this great purging worke is his Word. This is that fire, (is not my Word as fire?) Whereby this Refiner tryeth and purgeth his mettall: First, discovering corruptions, then consuming them.
The chief Instrument which christ makes use of in this great purging work is his Word. This is that fire, (is not my Word as fire?) Whereby this Refiner trieth and Purgeth his mettle: First, discovering corruptions, then consuming them.
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as divers Expositors expound that place) it shall be revealed by fire, viz. by the Word, which examining and trying the Doctrines of men, discovers the corruption that is in them.
as diverse Expositors expound that place) it shall be revealed by fire, viz. by the Word, which examining and trying the Doctrines of men, discovers the corruption that is in them.
and that both personall and Church corruptions. Both these Christ purgeth out of his floore by this fanne, his Word. Hereby it is that he hath already purged out so much Romish chaffe out of this floore, so much of Antichristian Idolatry, and superstition out of his Church.
and that both personal and Church corruptions. Both these christ Purgeth out of his floor by this fan, his Word. Hereby it is that he hath already purged out so much Romish chaff out of this floor, so much of Antichristian Idolatry, and Superstition out of his Church.
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He shall consume him with the breath of his mouth, saith the Apostle, speaking of Antichrist and Antichristianisme, with the breath of his mouth, i. e.
He shall consume him with the breath of his Mouth, Says the Apostle, speaking of Antichrist and Antichristianism, with the breath of his Mouth, i. e.
spiritu Sermonis Evangelici, saith Caje••n rightly. The Gospell preached. This is that same NONLATINALPHABET. that sharpe two edged Sword going forth of the Mouth of Jesus Christ.
spiritu Sermon Evangelici, Says Caje••n rightly. The Gospel preached. This is that same. that sharp two edged Sword going forth of the Mouth of jesus christ.
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and to conquer, Rev. 6. viz. his Word, his Gospell preached, which is the powerfull instrument of Jesus Christ, wounding the soules and consciences of such as oppose it.
and to conquer, Rev. 6. viz. his Word, his Gospel preached, which is the powerful Instrument of jesus christ, wounding the Souls and Consciences of such as oppose it.
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The Word is made more powerfull and effectuall, when it is backed by Discipline, which rightly and duely exercised, serveth as a winge to sweepe off such scandalous and obstinate offendours,
The Word is made more powerful and effectual, when it is backed by Discipline, which rightly and duly exercised, serves as a wing to sweep off such scandalous and obstinate offenders,
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as that the bare absence, the want of the exercise of it, (for as for the power, that cannot be taken away from the Church, being by Christ himselfe given to it as a Church) should make a nullity of a Church, make it to be no Church.
as that the bore absence, the want of the exercise of it, (for as for the power, that cannot be taken away from the Church, being by christ himself given to it as a Church) should make a nullity of a Church, make it to be no Church.
Surely where the fanne is at worke, there is Christ at worke purging his floore. This being (as I said) the chiefe and principall Instrument and meanes whereby he eff•cteth this great worke.
Surely where the fan is At work, there is christ At work purging his floor. This being (as I said) the chief and principal Instrument and means whereby he eff•cteth this great work.
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Hereby purging out (as persona••, so Church-corruptions. By this (saith the Prophet Isaiah) sh•ll the iniquity of Jacob be purged. ] By this, viz. by Gods debating and contending with his Church in the branches thereof (as the old •ranslation readeth it) by blowing upon it with a rough winde in the day of the East winde:
Hereby purging out (as persona••, so Church corruptions. By this (Says the Prophet Isaiah) sh•ll the iniquity of Jacob be purged. ] By this, viz. by God's debating and contending with his Church in the branches thereof (as the old •ranslation readeth it) by blowing upon it with a rough wind in the day of the East wind:
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that is, by his exercising of it with the strong and sharp winde of some sor• judgment, which like an East wind nippeth and blasteth th• •ud and the branch, though not killing the Root, Hereby (saith the Lord) shall the iniquity of Jacob (the Church) be purged. Expiabi••r, it shall be expiated, purged, not by way of satisfaction (as our adversaries would carry it) but by Repentance and Reformation, which God would use this as a meanes to bring his Church and people unto, thereby purging out their Idolatry and superstition with all the monuments of it, which is properly the iniquity of Jacob there spoken of (as may be gathered from the sequell.) Such use God often makes of this second Fanne; where the former, the Fanne of the Word, taketh not place, he sends the latter, the Fanne of the Crosse to second it;
that is, by his exercising of it with the strong and sharp wind of Some sor• judgement, which like an East wind nippeth and blasteth th• •ud and the branch, though not killing the Root, Hereby (Says the Lord) shall the iniquity of Jacob (the Church) be purged. Expiabi••r, it shall be expiated, purged, not by Way of satisfaction (as our Adversaries would carry it) but by Repentance and Reformation, which God would use this as a means to bring his Church and people unto, thereby purging out their Idolatry and Superstition with all the monuments of it, which is properly the iniquity of Jacob there spoken of (as may be gathered from the sequel.) Such use God often makes of this second Fan; where the former, the Fan of the Word, Takes not place, he sends the latter, the Fan of the Cross to second it;
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then shall this Floore the Church, be purged, throughly purged. And this shall Christ doe by that third and last Fanne, the Fanne of the last judgement.
then shall this Floor the Church, be purged, thoroughly purged. And this shall christ do by that third and last Fan, the Fan of the last judgement.
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Thereby shall he make a full and finall Separation, separating the Goates from the Sheepe, which here have gone with them in the same flocke, fed with them in the same pasture. Thereby shall he lever the Tares from the wheat, which here grew up with it in the same field. Hereby he will sever the chaff from the Corne, which here lay with it upon the same heape. And that he will doe throughly, perfectly; from thence forth for ever freeing his Church from all mixtures, whether of corrupt-men or corruptions, neither of which shall enter into the new and heavenly Jerusalem.
Thereby shall he make a full and final Separation, separating the Goats from the Sheep, which Here have gone with them in the same flock, fed with them in the same pasture. Thereby shall he lever the Tares from the wheat, which Here grew up with it in the same field. Hereby he will sever the chaff from the Corn, which Here lay with it upon the same heap. And that he will do thoroughly, perfectly; from thence forth for ever freeing his Church from all mixtures, whither of corrupt-men or corruptions, neither of which shall enter into the new and heavenly Jerusalem.
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but all Gold, pure Gold, that it may be sutable to the Head. A glorious body to a glorious Head. To this end it is (saith the Apostle) That Christ sanctifieth and cleanseth his Church by the washing of water through the word, that he may present it unto himselfe a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinckle,
but all Gold, pure Gold, that it may be suitable to the Head. A glorious body to a glorious Head. To this end it is (Says the Apostle) That christ Sanctifieth and Cleanseth his Church by the washing of water through the word, that he may present it unto himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle,
or any such thing (any mixture) but that it should be holy and without blemish, Eph 5. 27. Thus have I runne over the Doctrinall part of this Conclusion, That Christ will throughly purge his Church.
or any such thing (any mixture) but that it should be holy and without blemish, Ephesians 5. 27. Thus have I run over the Doctrinal part of this Conclusion, That christ will thoroughly purge his Church.
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Neither indeed am I very willing to give way to them upon this subiect in this Congregation; which if I should, it would happily occasion some debates and disputes, which my desire is (as much as may be) to decline and avoid.
Neither indeed am I very willing to give Way to them upon this Subject in this Congregation; which if I should, it would happily occasion Some debates and disputes, which my desire is (as much as may be) to decline and avoid.
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Truth is, I scarce know a Text in Scripture, which offers a more fit and full occasion to the discussing of the differences and controversies of the time, then this:
Truth is, I scarce know a Text in Scripture, which offers a more fit and full occasion to the discussing of the differences and controversies of the time, then this:
This I have hitherto done, not medling in publike with any of those points of difference betweene us and those our brethren, who doe hold communion with us.
This I have hitherto done, not meddling in public with any of those points of difference between us and those our brothers, who do hold communion with us.
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As for that bitter errour of the Separation (so I call it, borrowing the word from St. James, who informes me of a bitter zeale, NONLATINALPHABET, of which nature I take this to be, which is so farre distasted, not only with the Church of England, but with the Churches in England, as that at once it rejecteth and renounceth them all as false and Antichristian) apprehen ling it like to be the errour of the times, dangerous to the Church,
As for that bitter error of the Separation (so I call it, borrowing the word from Saint James, who informs me of a bitter zeal,, of which nature I take this to be, which is so Far distasted, not only with the Church of England, but with the Churches in England, as that At once it rejecteth and Renounceth them all as false and Antichristian) apprehen ling it like to be the error of the times, dangerous to the Church,
wishing that herein I may find a like correspondence from others in this place, that so Church-differences being laid aside, (as that dying Amasa once was) and covered with silence, the Lords people might be led on in their march to Heaven without diversion or interruption.
wishing that herein I may find a like correspondence from Others in this place, that so Church differences being laid aside, (as that dying Amasa once was) and covered with silence, the lords people might be led on in their march to Heaven without diversion or interruption.
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Pauls warrant to beare me out, who writing to his Corinthians, tels them, that he had sed them with milke and not with meat, Why? For hitherto (saith he) yee were not able to beare it,
Paul's warrant to bear me out, who writing to his Corinthians, tells them, that he had said them with milk and not with meat, Why? For hitherto (Says he) ye were not able to bear it,
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but not so fit for private Auditories. Herein I cannot but applaud and approve the profession and practise of a reverend and worthy brother of ours, a knowne Advocate for Church-Reformation, who having preached a Sermon upon this very subject before the Honourable House os Commons at one of their Publike Fasts, and at their command publishing it, in his Epistle Dedicatory to them, he tels them and the world, that it was a subject which otherwise, and in all other Auditories h• had beene silent in,
but not so fit for private Auditors. Herein I cannot but applaud and approve the profession and practice of a reverend and worthy brother of ours, a known Advocate for Church reformation, who having preached a Sermon upon this very Subject before the Honourable House os Commons At one of their Public Fasts, and At their command publishing it, in his Epistle Dedicatory to them, he tells them and the world, that it was a Subject which otherwise, and in all other Auditors h• had been silent in,
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Will Jesus Christ thus throughly purge his floore, why then let all and every of us (every of us in our places) doe what we may, doe what we can for the furthering of this designe, this great designe of Jesus Christ, in and upon this and other of his Churches.
Will jesus christ thus thoroughly purge his floor, why then let all and every of us (every of us in our places) do what we may, do what we can for the furthering of this Design, this great Design of jesus christ, in and upon this and other of his Churches.
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and where he hath so much wheat lying upon the Heape. It is the Lords own Reason to Paul, why he would not have him depart from Corinth, but abide and preach there;
and where he hath so much wheat lying upon the Heap. It is the lords own Reason to Paul, why he would not have him depart from Corinth, but abide and preach there;
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Much Corne already threshed, and more in the Straw. This giveth us some comfortable hopes, that he will not yet desert this Floore, not yet leave this Church of his.
Much Corn already threshed, and more in the Straw. This gives us Some comfortable hope's, that he will not yet desert this Floor, not yet leave this Church of his.
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Let me only tell you what my designe and purpose in the Answer of it, is, viz. to shew you these two things: 1. What the Reformation is which we are to desire and seeke.
Let me only tell you what my Design and purpose in the Answer of it, is, viz. to show you these two things: 1. What the Reformation is which we Are to desire and seek.
The former I shall only touch upon in the generall (having already bounded my selfe from particular inlargements upon this subject.) In the second I shall deale more distinctly and particularly;
The former I shall only touch upon in the general (having already bounded my self from particular enlargements upon this Subject.) In the second I shall deal more distinctly and particularly;
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THe subject of the Text (as you have already heard) is Church-Reformation; a great and a glorious worke, the great designe (as vve hope) of Jesus Christ upon this and other of his Churches at this day.
THe Subject of the Text (as you have already herd) is Church reformation; a great and a glorious work, the great Design (as we hope) of jesus christ upon this and other of his Churches At this day.
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Apprehending it so to be, be we excited every of us, to put to our hands, in our severall places to doe what we may for the promoting and furthering of that designe in the Church of God amongst us.
Apprehending it so to be, be we excited every of us, to put to our hands, in our several places to do what we may for the promoting and furthering of that Design in the Church of God among us.
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This Exhortation I propounded the last day, and give me now leave to prosecute it. Doe what we may every of us for the furthering of this great Designe.
This Exhortation I propounded the last day, and give me now leave to prosecute it. Do what we may every of us for the furthering of this great Design.
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Qu What is that Reformation which amongst us is so desired, and so desireable? A question of great and present concernement, other wise I should not so much as have medled with it.
Queen What is that Reformation which among us is so desired, and so desirable? A question of great and present concernment, other wise I should not so much as have meddled with it.
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but my feares are, not so clearely, so distinctly understood by many, it may be by some of them who seeme to be most zealous in the cause, either for or against it.
but my fears Are, not so clearly, so distinctly understood by many, it may be by Some of them who seem to be most zealous in the cause, either for or against it.
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Movebat super faci•m;) Mooving upon the face of the deepe; or walking upon the surface of them, (as our Saviour once did upon the Sea;) not diving into them;
Movebat super faci•m;) Moving upon the face of the deep; or walking upon the surface of them, (as our Saviour once did upon the Sea;) not diving into them;
For resolution we must looke a little back, casting an eye, (so far as with humble modesty we may) ▪ upon the Churches deformation; enquiring what chaffe there is yet left in this floore, what Errours, what Imperfections, what corruptions there are,
For resolution we must look a little back, casting an eye, (so Far as with humble modesty we may) ▪ upon the Churches deformation; inquiring what chaff there is yet left in this floor, what Errors, what Imperfections, what corruptions there Are,
They must be either in matters of Faith or Order. To these two heads the Apostle reduceth the whole businesse of a Church, Col. 2. 5. Beholding your Order, and the stedfastnesse of your Faith.
They must be either in matters of Faith or Order. To these two Heads the Apostle reduceth the Whole business of a Church, Col. 2. 5. Beholding your Order, and the steadfastness of your Faith.
] There are but these two maine things to be eyed in a Church, the perfection of a Constituted Church consisting in them, Faith and Order, the two great supporters of a Church,
] There Are but these two main things to be eyed in a Church, the perfection of a Constituted Church consisting in them, Faith and Order, the two great supporters of a Church,
So much the Apostle there insinuates, in that he calleth it NONLATINALPHABET, Firmamentum fidei, (as the vulgar Latin renders it) The Firmament, the Groundworke, and Foundation of Faith. Such is the Doctrine of Faith to the Church, Totius adificij NONLATINALPHABET, i. e.
So much the Apostle there insinuates, in that he calls it, Firmamentum fidei, (as the Vulgar Latin renders it) The Firmament, the Groundwork, and Foundation of Faith. Such is the Doctrine of Faith to the Church, Totius adificij, i. e.
The Church is a Pillar to Faith (The Pillar of Truth) modo forensi, a Pillar houlding it forth, as Pillars doe the publick Edicts or Proclamations which are hanged upon them, or fixed to them.
The Church is a Pillar to Faith (The Pillar of Truth) modo forensi, a Pillar holding it forth, as Pillars do the public Edicts or Proclamations which Are hanged upon them, or fixed to them.
Next to that is Order. Order the Beauty of a Church, Ʋbi Ordo dominatur ibi pulchritudo splendescit (saith the Father.) Where Order raignes, Beuty shines.
Next to that is Order. Order the Beauty of a Church, Ʋbi Ordo dominatur There pulchritudo splendescit (Says the Father.) Where Order reigns, Beauty shines.
without which it cannot be a Church, a constituted Church. A Church it cannot be without Faith, which maketh it an Essentiall Church, A constituted Church it cannot be without Order (some Order) which maketh it an Integrall and Organicall Church, (as our Learned Countrey-man distinquisheth.) This it is that makes the difference betwixt Ecclesia, and Agora, (as Illiricus well observes) betwixt a Church and a Market. The one is Conventus Ordinatus, an Orderly Convension or Assembly. The other, Confusa Congregatio, a Confused and Pr••iscuous Gathering. Even as it is betwixt an Armie and a Route, that which differenceth the one from the other is Order. An Armie is an Orderly Body, made up of Commanders, Officers, Common-Souldiers, divided into severall Regiments, Squadrons and Companies, Martialled in Rankes and Files, observing a Militario Order. Such is the Church, an Armie [ Terrible as an Armie, ] it is said of the Church Ʋniversall; and it may be said of every particular Church, it is (or ought to be) an Armie, Acies ordinat•, an Armie; as for Strength, so for Order, without which it cannot be a Church.
without which it cannot be a Church, a constituted Church. A Church it cannot be without Faith, which makes it an Essential Church, A constituted Church it cannot be without Order (Some Order) which makes it an Integral and Organical Church, (as our Learned Countryman distinquisheth.) This it is that makes the difference betwixt Ecclesia, and Agora, (as Illyricus well observes) betwixt a Church and a Market. The one is Conventus Ordained, an Orderly Convension or Assembly. The other, Confusa Congregation, a Confused and Pr••iscuous Gathering. Even as it is betwixt an Army and a Rout, that which differenceth the one from the other is Order. an Army is an Orderly Body, made up of Commanders, Officers, Common-Souldiers, divided into several Regiments, Squadrons and Companies, Martialled in Ranks and Files, observing a Militario Order. Such is the Church, an Army [ Terrible as an Army, ] it is said of the Church Ʋniversall; and it may be said of every particular Church, it is (or ought to be) an Army, Acies ordinat•, an Army; as for Strength, so for Order, without which it cannot be a Church.
He shall sit upon the Throne of David, and upon his Kingdome to order, and to stablish it, ] it is spoken of Christ and his Church, Isa. 9. To Order and to stablish. No Establishing of a Church without Order; No such way to Establish it as by Order; Which, the more exact and perfect it is, the more Beautifull, the more Stable the Church is;
He shall fit upon the Throne of David, and upon his Kingdom to order, and to establish it, ] it is spoken of christ and his Church, Isaiah 9. To Order and to establish. No Establishing of a Church without Order; No such Way to Establish it as by Order; Which, the more exact and perfect it is, the more Beautiful, the more Stable the Church is;
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All these three did the Apostle, not without singular complacencie and joy, take notice of in the Church of Colosse. He there saw a sweet Harmonie and agreement betwixt the members;
All these three did the Apostle, not without singular complacency and joy, take notice of in the Church of Colosse. He there saw a sweet Harmony and agreement betwixt the members;
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1. Ʋnitie and Agreement, and that both in Judgement and Affection; That the Members of a Church might be all NONLATINALPHABET, (to use Pauls words) Like-minded, One-Hearted, Having the same Love, being of one accord, of one minde, (as Paul saith to his Philippians,) minding and speaking one and the same thing.
1. Ʋnitie and Agreement, and that both in Judgement and Affection; That the Members of a Church might be all, (to use Paul's words) Like-minded, One-Hearted, Having the same Love, being of one accord, of one mind, (as Paul Says to his Philippians,) minding and speaking one and the same thing.
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A second is in the Carriage and D•meanour, the life and conversation of the Members of a Church, which ought to be Orderly. Orderly both towards ▪ God, Themselves, Others.
A second is in the Carriage and D•meanour, the life and Conversation of the Members of a Church, which ought to be Orderly. Orderly both towards ▪ God, Themselves, Others.
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A living Righteousnesse, Soberly, Godly, (as the Apostle hath it.) Godly to God-ward: Soberly to Themselves-ward: Righteously to the Worldward: which who so doe not, they are said to walke NONLATINALPHABET, without Order, Disorderly. [ Withdraw your selves from every Brother that walketh Disorderly.
A living Righteousness, Soberly, Godly, (as the Apostle hath it.) Godly to Godward: Soberly to Themselves-ward: Righteously to the Worldward: which who so do not, they Are said to walk, without Order, Disorderly. [ Withdraw your selves from every Brother that walks Disorderly.
whether of Officers, for their Election, Ordination, &c. or Ordinances, as viz. Word, Sacraments, Prayers, Censures, all which ought to be done (as the Apostle hath it) NONLATINALPHABET, Orderly, according to Order.
whither of Officers, for their Election, Ordination, etc. or Ordinances, as viz. Word, Sacraments, Prayers, Censures, all which ought to be done (as the Apostle hath it), Orderly, according to Order.
Now, (to winde up what I have raveled, and to returne from whence I have made this necessary digression.) In which of these two Chambers shall we find the Errours and Imperfections in this Church of onrs, needing,
Now, (to wind up what I have raveled, and to return from whence I have made this necessary digression.) In which of these two Chambers shall we find the Errors and Imperfections in this Church of onrs, needing,
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As for the great things of the Gospell, matters of Faith or Doctrine, the first Reformers of our Church had so happy a hand therein, that there is to be found little, if any hay or stubble therein;
As for the great things of the Gospel, matters of Faith or Doctrine, the First Reformers of our Church had so happy a hand therein, that there is to be found little, if any hay or stubble therein;
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It is the free, publick, and true acknowledgement o• one, no backfriend to Church-Reformation, in his Sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, upon that Subject.
It is the free, public, and true acknowledgement o• one, no backfriend to Church reformation, in his Sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, upon that Subject.
And here I dare not say, but that some things may be found amisse, some Errours, some Defects, some Corruptions, and those possible to be found in every corner of this Chamber, In every of those three Branches which I particularized even now.
And Here I Dare not say, but that Some things may be found amiss, Some Errors, Some Defects, Some Corruptions, and those possible to be found in every corner of this Chamber, In every of those three Branches which I particularized even now.
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In some of them they are more palpable, (not more palpable then deplorable.) In the two former I think none but will acknowledge foule errours, foule deformities.
In Some of them they Are more palpable, (not more palpable then deplorable.) In the two former I think none but will acknowledge foul errors, foul deformities.
1. As first in point of Christian Ʋnitie and Agreement. Herein what disorder in the Church of God amongst us? The Church which should be one, one in the Members of it, (I pray that they may be all one,) saith our Saviour, speaking of all that are given to him to beleeve on him, to make profession of his Name) One, in Head and Heart; Judgement and Affection, united to Christ,
1. As First in point of Christian Ʋnitie and Agreement. Herein what disorder in the Church of God among us? The Church which should be one, one in the Members of it, (I pray that they may be all one,) Says our Saviour, speaking of all that Are given to him to believe on him, to make profession of his Name) One, in Head and Heart; Judgement and Affection, united to christ,
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or Churches of God amongst us, how many that walke NONLATINALPHABET Disorderly? neither Righteously, nor Soberly, nor Godly: persons every wayes Scandalous, in their practise, running counter to their professions, shaming the Gospell of Christ,
or Churches of God among us, how many that walk Disorderly? neither Righteously, nor Soberly, nor Godly: Persons every ways Scandalous, in their practice, running counter to their professions, shaming the Gospel of christ,
and a blot very readily hit, that we should have such and so many of these Blots and Spots, NONLATINALPHABET (as S. Peter and Jude calleth them,) in our most sacred Feasts, whether for want of Power to keepe,
and a blot very readily hit, that we should have such and so many of these Blots and Spots, (as S. Peter and U^de calls them,) in our most sacred Feasts, whither for want of Power to keep,
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So as in this point it seemeth, that the Temple of God amongst us is yet imperfect, having too great an outward Court of an Ignorant and Prophane multitude layed unto it.
So as in this point it seems, that the Temple of God among us is yet imperfect, having too great an outward Court of an Ignorant and Profane multitude laid unto it.
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I am no Accuser, neither come I hither to pick holes in the Churches coate, to passe a peremptorie censure upon what ever standeth established by the Law, to which I am a Subject; Yet dare I not say but even therein, in point of Discipline, (take the word largely) there may be some things, and many things amisse;
I am no Accuser, neither come I hither to pick holes in the Churches coat, to pass a peremptory censure upon what ever Stands established by the Law, to which I am a Subject; Yet Dare I not say but even therein, in point of Discipline, (take the word largely) there may be Some things, and many things amiss;
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Some things Redundant and Superfluous, fit to be pared off, and taken away; Some things deficient and wanting, wherein the Church hath not yet attained her full perfection.
some things Redundant and Superfluous, fit to be pared off, and taken away; some things deficient and wanting, wherein the Church hath not yet attained her full perfection.
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Neither can it be thought any dishonour to those ever honoured Worthies, the first Reformers of this Church, that they should leave it in some particulars imperfect.
Neither can it be Thought any dishonour to those ever honoured Worthies, the First Reformers of this Church, that they should leave it in Some particulars imperfect.
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that they should leave the Church so perfect, which they found so imperfect, and that both for Faith and Order, in both like that first Chao•, without forme and voide.
that they should leave the Church so perfect, which they found so imperfect, and that both for Faith and Order, in both like that First Chao•, without Form and void.
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of what Nature and Qualitie are those Errours, those Imperfections which we suppose to be ye• left remaining? Are they Fundamentals, or no? destructive to the Essence and being of a Church, or no? Not so.
of what Nature and Quality Are those Errors, those Imperfections which we suppose to be ye• left remaining? are they Fundamentals, or no? destructive to the Essence and being of a Church, or no? Not so.
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In the first Reforming of this Church, God tooke care for all fundamentall Ordinances of his worship, furnishing the Church with what was necessary for the making,
In the First Reforming of this Church, God took care for all fundamental Ordinances of his worship, furnishing the Church with what was necessary for the making,
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Word, Sacraments, Prayer, those great Ordinances of God, the very Basis of the Church, together with all the substantials appertaining to them, were all setled and established at the first.
Word, Sacraments, Prayer, those great Ordinances of God, the very Basis of the Church, together with all the substantials appertaining to them, were all settled and established At the First.
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though for substantialls entire, yet may want some of her Appurtenances, and Accoutrements. The Ordinances of God though for substance rightly dispensed and administred, yet in the manner,
though for substantials entire, yet may want Some of her Appurtenances, and Accoutrements. The Ordinances of God though for substance rightly dispensed and administered, yet in the manner,
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Many and great are the Inconveniencies and hazzards, which the Church of God amongst us, by reason of these acknowledged corruptions or imperfections at the present lyeth under.
Many and great Are the Inconveniences and hazards, which the Church of God among us, by reason of these acknowledged corruptions or imperfections At the present lies under.
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what a disproportion? To have all sorts of persons, Persons openly profane and scandalous, received into and retained in the bosome of the Church, admitted to Church society and Communion, even communion in those sacred mysteries, the Seales of the Covenant, what a sca•dall? What a Hazard? Hereat and hereby some are offended, others hardened, the Church endangered.
what a disproportion? To have all sorts of Persons, Persons openly profane and scandalous, received into and retained in the bosom of the Church, admitted to Church society and Communion, even communion in those sacred Mysteres, the Seals of the Covenant, what a sca•dall? What a Hazard? Hereat and hereby Some Are offended, Others hardened, the Church endangered.
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but allowed or connived at in a Church, it leaveneth the whole lumpe; layeth the whole Church under a guilt, where the Church is Accessary to that Toleration;
but allowed or connived At in a Church, it leaveneth the Whole lump; Layeth the Whole Church under a guilt, where the Church is Accessary to that Toleration;
3. To want a due and right Order in dispencing the Ordinances of God, or managing the affaires and businesses of the Church, it is a thing of dangerous consequence;
3. To want a due and right Order in Dispensing the Ordinances of God, or managing the affairs and businesses of the Church, it is a thing of dangerous consequence;
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David in bringing the Arke from Kiriath-Jearim to Jerusalem from a private house, the house of Abinadab, to its own place, the Tabernacle, which he had prepared for it, for the substance of the duty he was right in it,
David in bringing the Ark from Kiriath-Jearim to Jerusalem from a private house, the house of Abinadab, to its own place, the Tabernacle, which he had prepared for it, for the substance of the duty he was right in it,
yet mistaking in the Order, laying the Arke upon a Cart which should have been carried upon the Priests and Levites shoulders, God made a Breach amongst them for it.
yet mistaking in the Order, laying the Ark upon a Cart which should have been carried upon the Priests and Levites shoulders, God made a Breach among them for it.
On the other hand, as great convenience in their Reformation. To have all the stones gathered out of the Lords vineyard, to have all stumbling-blocks and scandals, all grounds and causes, and (as much as may be) occasions of division removed,
On the other hand, as great convenience in their Reformation. To have all the stones gathered out of the lords vineyard, to have all stumbling-blocks and scandals, all grounds and Causes, and (as much as may be) occasions of division removed,
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To have the Court of the Temple reduced to it's due scantling and proportion, made neither too wide, nor too strait (there may be an errour on both hands.) To have the House of God cleane swept and garnished, purged from all corruptions, furnished with all requisite Implements and Ornaments, not only her Altar, Table, Candlesticke, but also her Tongs and her Snuffers, &c. and those all of pure gold. To have her Officers and Ordinances all reduced to native, primitive purity and simplicity. To have this Vineyard amongst us not only planted with choice vines, but to have a hedge set about it (a hedge of Discipline about the Ordinances) to have a Towre and a Wine-presse, and all other requisites in it.
To have the Court of the Temple reduced to it's due scantling and proportion, made neither too wide, nor too strait (there may be an error on both hands.) To have the House of God clean swept and garnished, purged from all corruptions, furnished with all requisite Implements and Ornament, not only her Altar, Table, Candlestick, but also her Tongue's and her Snuffers, etc. and those all of pure gold. To have her Officers and Ordinances all reduced to native, primitive purity and simplicity. To have this Vineyard among us not only planted with choice vines, but to have a hedge Set about it (a hedge of Discipline about the Ordinances) to have a Tower and a Winepress, and all other requisites in it.
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How would this ad both to the beauty and safety of the Church, to the Power and Glory of the Ordinances, to the joy, comfort and growth of all the Members of the mysticall Body. Let them not then be blamed who seeke and seeke earnestly for the purging of this floore, the Reformation of this Church in the fore-named particulars.
How would this and both to the beauty and safety of the Church, to the Power and Glory of the Ordinances, to the joy, Comfort and growth of all the Members of the mystical Body. Let them not then be blamed who seek and seek earnestly for the purging of this floor, the Reformation of this Church in the forenamed particulars.
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This doe we in the behalfe of the Church of God amongst us, not lessening, not undervaluing, much lesse over-looking and forgetting the great things which our God hath already done for us.
This do we in the behalf of the Church of God among us, not lessening, not undervaluing, much less overlooking and forgetting the great things which our God hath already done for us.
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This doe some (I feare too many amongst us) whose eyes are all upon the Churches blacknesse (they are evill eyes which are so, a thing which the Church chargeth the Daughters of Jerusalem (her friends) not to doe.
This do Some (I Fear too many among us) whose eyes Are all upon the Churches blackness (they Are evil eyes which Are so, a thing which the Church charges the Daughters of Jerusalem (her Friends) not to do.
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Looke not upon me because I am blacke, Cant. 1.) her blemishes, her spots, her defects, her corruptions, and in beholding of these they are Eagle-eyed, but in the meane time as for her comelinesse; her beauty, her graces, her blessings, these they either over-looke,
Look not upon me Because I am black, Cant 1.) her blemishes, her spots, her defects, her corruptions, and in beholding of these they Are Eagle-eyed, but in the mean time as for her comeliness; her beauty, her graces, her blessings, these they either overlook,
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They said one to another (saith the Text) it is Mannah; or (as the Septuagint and Montanus with others, render it, according to the Originall) Man-Hua, Quid hoc? What is this? And is not this the language of some amongst us at this day, touching that Bread of life, which God daily raineth from Heaven for the feeding the soules of his people? These sacred Ordinances of his ▪ his Word and Sacraments, Man-Hua, Quid hoc? What are th•se? Ordinances indeed,
They said one to Another (Says the Text) it is Manna; or (as the septuagint and Montanus with Others, render it, according to the Original) Man-Hua, Quid hoc? What is this? And is not this the language of Some among us At this day, touching that Bred of life, which God daily rains from Heaven for the feeding the Souls of his people? These sacred Ordinances of his ▪ his Word and Sacraments, Man-Hua, Quid hoc? What Are th•se? Ordinances indeed,
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but they cannot have them in the way of an Ordinance (as they say) dispenced in a due Order, after such a manner as they would have, and therefore nothing worth:
but they cannot have them in the Way of an Ordinance (as they say) dispensed in a due Order, After such a manner as they would have, and Therefore nothing worth:
A dangerous surfet (my Brethren.) Such was that of the Israelites, which they tooke of their Mannah: We can see nothing (say they) but this Mannah, this, we know not what. Why, what would they have? some other dish besides.
A dangerous surfeit (my Brothers.) Such was that of the Israelites, which they took of their Manna: We can see nothing (say they) but this Manna, this, we know not what. Why, what would they have? Some other dish beside.
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They would have flesh to their Mannah. Who shall give us flesh to e••? ] And without this, their Mannah was nothing worth, they were weary of it. A dangerous surfet; so that proved to them.
They would have Flesh to their Manna. Who shall give us Flesh to e••? ] And without this, their Manna was nothing worth, they were weary of it. A dangerous surfeit; so that proved to them.
God heard their prayers, gave them their desires, sent them in another dish, a second ▪ course dish ▪ and that a dainty one, (Quailes) but they had better have been without it.
God herd their Prayers, gave them their Desires, sent them in Another dish, a second ▪ course dish ▪ and that a dainty one, (Quails) but they had better have been without it.
I pray God the like Maladi• amongst us, doe not meet with a like Remedy; the like sinne (I meane our inordinate lusting, understand i• rightly) do not meet with a like punishment.
I pray God the like Maladi• among us, do not meet with a like Remedy; the like sin (I mean our inordinate lusting, understand i• rightly) do not meet with a like punishment.
For (saith the Text) there they buried the people which fell a lusting: I will not, I dare not say, that for this cause so many Carkases are full•• amongst us in this Kingdom at this day;
For (Says the Text) there they buried the people which fell a lusting: I will not, I Dare not say, that for this cause so many Carcases Are full•• among us in this Kingdom At this day;
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I dare not write Kibroth ▪ Hattaavah upon the Sepulchers of any that have yet ••llen in this unhappy quarrell, the ground whereof is said to be, not Reformation, but Selfe ▪ preservation, not the obtaining of what we never yet had,
I Dare not write Kibroth ▪ Hattaavah upon the Sepulchers of any that have yet ••llen in this unhappy quarrel, the ground whereof is said to be, not Reformation, but Self ▪ preservation, not the obtaining of what we never yet had,
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My feares are (I wish they may prove Pannick and groundlesse feares) that this one sinne of unthankefullnesse (the commonnesse whereof I feare, begins to take away the sense of it) in •leighting ▪ undervaluing, if not over-looking and forgetting the spirituall mercies which we have, will doe more in putting from us,
My fears Are (I wish they may prove Panic and groundless fears) that this one sin of unthankefullnesse (the commonness whereof I Fear, begins to take away the sense of it) in •leighting ▪ undervaluing, if not overlooking and forgetting the spiritual Mercies which we have, will do more in putting from us,
as a Vine out of Aegypt (give me leave to goe along with the Psalmist, running descant upon his words, Psal. 80. enterlacing there with some passages of the Prophet Isaies, Isa. 5.) A vine out of Aegypt (that Romish Aegypt.) Casting out the Heathen (those Romish Idolaters) and planting it, I, planting it in a very fruitfull Hill (a place plentifull and abundant.) That he hath made roome for it (inclining and inlarging the hearts of Princes and People to the receiving and imbracing of the Gospell, causing it to take root (to be established by a law) in so much as it filled the land, and the hils were covered with the shadow thereof (it became a Nationall Church) making the boughes thereof like the Cedars of God, the goodly Cedars (the Members thereof many of them Saints,
as a Vine out of Egypt (give me leave to go along with the Psalmist, running descant upon his words, Psalm 80. interlacing there with Some passages of the Prophet Isaiah, Isaiah 5.) A vine out of Egypt (that Romish Egypt.) Casting out the Heathen (those Romish Idolaters) and planting it, I, planting it in a very fruitful Hill (a place plentiful and abundant.) That he hath made room for it (inclining and enlarging the hearts of Princes and People to the receiving and embracing of the Gospel, causing it to take root (to be established by a law) in so much as it filled the land, and the hills were covered with the shadow thereof (it became a National Church) making the boughs thereof like the Cedars of God, the goodly Cedars (the Members thereof many of them Saints,
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Thus planting it, that hee should fence it, making a hedge, a wall about it (fencing it by his owne gracious providence and protection.) Not suffering the wilde Boare out of the wood to waste it,
Thus planting it, that he should fence it, making a hedge, a wall about it (fencing it by his own gracious providence and protection.) Not suffering the wild Boar out of the wood to waste it,
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though often assailing it.) Thus planting, thus fencing it, that he should build a Tower, and a wine-presse in it, (furnish it with all necessaries for the Churches subsistence,
though often assailing it.) Thus planting, thus fencing it, that he should built a Tower, and a winepress in it, (furnish it with all necessaries for the Churches subsistence,
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and his peoples salvation,) What is all this nothing, or as good as nothing? and all because there are as yet some stones in this Vineyard left ungathered out;
and his peoples salvation,) What is all this nothing, or as good as nothing? and all Because there Are as yet Some stones in this Vineyard left ungathered out;
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or because there wants a Pruning-knife for the pruning and taking off of superfluous Branches, or some other Instruments or Implements of like nature, commodious and usefull for the Culture,
or Because there Wants a Pruning-knife for the pruning and taking off of superfluous Branches, or Some other Instruments or Implements of like nature, commodious and useful for the Culture,
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as the Kings personall residence doth the Court) giving to us those NONLATINALPHABET, (as S. Stephen calleth them) those living, lively Oracles of his Law and Gospell: Speaking to us so plainly,
as the Kings personal residence does the Court) giving to us those, (as S. Stephen calls them) those living, lively Oracles of his Law and Gospel: Speaking to us so plainly,
In so much as we may herein say as Moses once of his Israel, What Nation is there, (or hath there beene) to which God hath come so nigh as he hath done to us? He hath placed his Arke amongst us, the Glory of a Church, the glory of a Nation.
In so much as we may herein say as Moses once of his Israel, What nation is there, (or hath there been) to which God hath come so High as he hath done to us? He hath placed his Ark among us, the Glory of a Church, the glory of a nation.
an Altar, a Laver, a Table; an Altar for Sacrifice, a Laver for Washing, a Table for Shew-bread, not unaptly representing to us those great Ordinances of God, Prayer, and the Sacraments; Prayer offered up upon that Golden Altar, in and onely in the Name and mediation of Jesus Christ. Sacraments; Baptisme, that NONLATINALPHABET (as S. Paul calleth it,) the Laver of Regeneration; The Lords Supper, sh•wing and setting forth unto us that true Shew-bread, that Bread which came downe from Heaven, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
an Altar, a Laver, a Table; an Altar for Sacrifice, a Laver for Washing, a Table for Shewbread, not unaptly representing to us those great Ordinances of God, Prayer, and the Sacraments; Prayer offered up upon that Golden Altar, in and only in the Name and mediation of jesus christ. Sacraments; Baptism, that (as S. Paul calls it,) the Laver of Regeneration; The lords Supper, sh•wing and setting forth unto us that true Shewbread, that Bred which Come down from Heaven, the Body and Blood of jesus christ.
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And is all this nothing, •or as good as nothing, and all for want of some other usefull utensiles; Suppose a Beesome, a Shovel, a paire of Snuffers, (Temple furniture too.) A Beesome to sweepe the Floore, a Shovel to cast out the Dust, or Ashes;
And is all this nothing, •or as good as nothing, and all for want of Some other useful utensils; Suppose a Besom, a Shovel, a pair of Snuffers, (Temple furniture too.) A Besom to sweep the Floor, a Shovel to cast out the Dust, or Ashes;
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Snuffers to toppe the Lights, to make them burne the cleare• ▪ all excellently shadowing out that usefull Ordinance of Christ, the Censures of the Church rightly dispensed;
Snuffers to top the Lights, to make them burn the cleare• ▪ all excellently shadowing out that useful Ordinance of christ, the Censures of the Church rightly dispensed;
And what? for want of these, all nothing? What hath Jesus Christ brought his Fanne into this Floore, purging out so much Chaffe and Dr•sse of Antichristian Idolatry and Superstition, wherewith the face thereof was so wholly overspread and covered? fanning and dressing up so much Corne here? giving such liberty and efficacy to the Fa••e of his Word amongst us? and is all this nothing,
And what? for want of these, all nothing? What hath jesus christ brought his Fan into this Floor, purging out so much Chaff and Dr•sse of Antichristian Idolatry and Superstition, wherewith the face thereof was so wholly overspread and covered? fanning and dressing up so much Corn Here? giving such liberty and efficacy to the Fa••e of his Word among us? and is all this nothing,
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or as good as nothing? and that because of some remainders of Chaffe in this Floore, or for want of a Wing to back and second the Fanne? Oh (my Bretheren) what unparalleld ingratitude is this? How should it be but that such unthankfullnesse should even cause repentings in Heaven? moove God to repent,
or as good as nothing? and that Because of Some remainders of Chaff in this Floor, or for want of a Wing to back and second the Fan? O (my Brethren) what unparalleled ingratitude is this? How should it be but that such unthankfulness should even cause repentings in Heaven? move God to Repent,
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to see all our former kindnesses sleigh•ed and forgotten, as nothing wo••h, and all, because they are not seconded with a continued succession of new favours;
to see all our former Kindnesses sleigh•ed and forgotten, as nothing wo••h, and all, Because they Are not seconded with a continued succession of new favours;
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Would it not make us at the least stay our hands for the future? Let our own hearts herein tell us, what we may expect and looke for from that God, who is in this kind every day so highly provoked.
Would it not make us At the least stay our hands for the future? Let our own hearts herein tell us, what we may expect and look for from that God, who is in this kind every day so highly provoked.
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for the perfecting of the great and good worke which he hath begun in it, and the completing of it with what ever Ordinance or Ornament it yet wanteth;
for the perfecting of the great and good work which he hath begun in it, and the completing of it with what ever Ordinance or Ornament it yet Wants;
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] Thus happily many amongst us would be ready to doe, could they see the Head-stone, the Top-stone brought forth, the Finiall of the House, the Pin cl• of the Temple set up, the worke of Reformation perfected, this they would entertaine with joyous Acclamations and shoutings, crying Grace, Grace to it;
] Thus happily many among us would be ready to do, could they see the Headstone, the Topstone brought forth, the Finial of the House, the Pin cl• of the Temple Set up, the work of Reformation perfected, this they would entertain with joyous Acclamations and shoutings, crying Grace, Grace to it;
As if Grace, Grace, were not ingraven as well upon the Foundation-stones as upon the Top stone. Whilest we rea•e it in the one, d•e not over-looke it in the other.
As if Grace, Grace, were not engraven as well upon the Foundation stones as upon the Top stone. Whilst we rea•e it in the one, d•e not overlook it in the other.
Give we unto God the Glory of his abundant Grace in laying the Foundation-stones of so glo•i••s a Church amongst us, which, should our eyes never see more,
Give we unto God the Glory of his abundant Grace in laying the Foundation stones of so glo•i••s a Church among us, which, should our eyes never see more,
All the people shouted with a great shout, (saith the Text) praysing the Lord, because the foundation of the House of the Lord was layed, Ezra 3. And surely this did our Fore ▪ fathers, when they did but see the dawning of that light which is now brok• forth amongst us so gloriously,
All the people shouted with a great shout, (Says the Text) praising the Lord, Because the Foundation of the House of the Lord was laid, Ezra 3. And surely this did our Before ▪ Father's, when they did but see the dawning of that Light which is now brok• forth among us so gloriously,
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[ Who hath despised the day of small things? ] but such is not this Day, the Day of the Gospell, the Day of salvation brought unto this Church, this Nation, by that first Reformation. A day not o• small, but of great and glorious things;
[ Who hath despised the day of small things? ] but such is not this Day, the Day of the Gospel, the Day of salvation brought unto this Church, this nation, by that First Reformation. A day not o• small, but of great and glorious things;
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Give we unto God the Glory of his first Grace, this will be the most e••ectuall meanes to obtaine a second Grace. Would we obtaine what yet we want, learne to be thankefull for what we have. Thus I have onely broke the Bulke of these Directions; Time takes me off, I must shut downe the hatches for the present;
Give we unto God the Glory of his First Grace, this will be the most e••ectuall means to obtain a second Grace. Would we obtain what yet we want, Learn to be thankful for what we have. Thus I have only broke the Bulk of these Directions; Time Takes me off, I must shut down the Hates for the present;
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CHrists Floore is his Church, his Church visible. This Floore he will purge; this Church hee will Reforme, and that throughly. This worke we trust he is about at this day,
Christ Floor is his Church, his Church visible. This Floor he will purge; this Church he will Reform, and that thoroughly. This work we trust he is about At this day,
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To say or thinke of this Church that she wanteth nothing, were to make her too like to that Beggarly La•dicea ▪ (as some have already done.) Thou sayest I am Rich,
To say or think of this Church that she Wants nothing, were to make her too like to that Beggarly La•dicea ▪ (as Some have already done.) Thou Sayest I am Rich,
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Ephesus, Pergamus, Thyatird, famous Churches in their times, yet the Spirit hath a Charge against every of them. NONLATINALPHABET. I have something against thee;
Ephesus, Pergamos, Thyatird, famous Churches in their times, yet the Spirit hath a Charge against every of them.. I have something against thee;
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] Philadelphia though not charged with any downright Corruption, yet was she not free from her Imperfection, Thou hast a little strength, Rev. 3. ] Now a little strength implies a great deale of weakenesse.
] Philadelphia though not charged with any downright Corruption, yet was she not free from her Imperfection, Thou hast a little strength, Rev. 3. ] Now a little strength Implies a great deal of weakness.
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Here indeed there are degrees of Church perfection ▪ but they are all Comparative, none Positive, none Superlative, none Absolute. In the greatest perfection here, still there will be an allay and mixture of Imperfection.
Here indeed there Are Degrees of Church perfection ▪ but they Are all Comparative, none Positive, none Superlative, none Absolute. In the greatest perfection Here, still there will be an allay and mixture of Imperfection.
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To attribute so much to the wisedome of those first Reformers, as that they should leave the Church every wayes perfect, is an honour, which if they were se•sible of, they would never owne, no more then the Angell would the divine honour, which S. John would have given to him by falling downe to worship him.
To attribute so much to the Wisdom of those First Reformers, as that they should leave the Church every ways perfect, is an honour, which if they were se•sible of, they would never own, no more then the Angel would the divine honour, which S. John would have given to him by falling down to worship him.
] So perfect was their Doctrine, their Counsels. Not so the Counsels of others, specially where the Word hath left things more dubious and darke, not so cleare and evident, (as in the Case of Church-Order it seemeth to be.) Dreame we not then of a present perfection,
] So perfect was their Doctrine, their Counsels. Not so the Counsels of Others, specially where the Word hath left things more dubious and dark, not so clear and evident, (as in the Case of Church order it seems to be.) Dream we not then of a present perfection,
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and sufferings for Christ, viz. in respect of any resting upon them ▪ or glorying in them.) Yet reach we forth (both our Hearts and Hands) to that which is before.
and sufferings for christ, viz. in respect of any resting upon them ▪ or glorying in them.) Yet reach we forth (both our Hearts and Hands) to that which is before.
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I answer (in the second place) taking notice of the Churches whether Imperfections, or Corruptions, lay them to heart, mourne over them, over Corruptions. So did the Lords faithfull ones over the personall corruptions which they saw in Hi•rusalem, they mourned over them, Ezek. 9. So did our blessed Saviour over both Personall, and Church-Corruptions, in that City, When he behold the City, he wept over it, over Imperfections. So did the Chiefe of the Fathers, the Ancient men amongst the Jewes, which had seene the first House, the first Temple, and the Glory of it;
I answer (in the second place) taking notice of the Churches whither Imperfections, or Corruptions, lay them to heart, mourn over them, over Corruptions. So did the lords faithful ones over the personal corruptions which they saw in Hi•rusalem, they mourned over them, Ezekiel 9. So did our blessed Saviour over both Personal, and Church corruptions, in that city, When he behold the city, he wept over it, over Imperfections. So did the Chief of the Father's, the Ancient men among the Jews, which had seen the First House, the First Temple, and the Glory of it;
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of Sorrow, in that it came so far short of the Patterne. Even with such a mixed Affection should we at this day looke upon the present state of the Church of God amongst us.
of Sorrow, in that it Come so Far short of the Pattern. Even with such a mixed Affection should we At this day look upon the present state of the Church of God among us.
Joying over the Foundations which are layed, yet Mourning over the defects and imperfections. Thus be we affected with what upon good grounds we apprehend to be amisse, that so our Hearts may worke towards a Reformation.
Joying over the Foundations which Are laid, yet Mourning over the defects and imperfections. Thus be we affected with what upon good grounds we apprehend to be amiss, that so our Hearts may work towards a Reformation.
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It is our Saviours speech to those good women, which lamented and bewailed him going to his Passion. Daughters of Jerusalem, weepe not for me, but weepe for your selves, and for your children.
It is our Saviors speech to those good women, which lamented and bewailed him going to his Passion. Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your children.
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Heare we the Church of England speaking in a like language to her Daughters; Daughters ▪ of England, Reforme not me, but Reforme your selves and your children.
Hear we the Church of England speaking in a like language to her Daughters; Daughters ▪ of England, Reform not me, but Reform your selves and your children.
Not but that private Christians may have an eye to publike Reformation, (So might those women doe what they did, Mourne and lament for their Lord and Master,) but the maine businesse which they should be most intent about, is Home-Reformation. Weepe not for me,
Not but that private Christians may have an eye to public Reformation, (So might those women do what they did, Mourn and lament for their Lord and Master,) but the main business which they should be most intent about, is Home-Reformation. Weep not for me,
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that is, rather for your selves, and them, then for me? (as you heard it not long since rightly expounded.) So, Reforme not me, but your selves, and your children;
that is, rather for your selves, and them, then for me? (as you herd it not long since rightly expounded.) So, Reform not me, but your selves, and your children;
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wherein it is to be feared, least thoughts and speeches concerning the publick affaires of Church and State, being so frequent every where, should divert,
wherein it is to be feared, lest thoughts and Speeches Concerning the public affairs of Church and State, being so frequent every where, should divert,
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Begin we the worke of Reformation at Home. Every of •s first beginning with our selves. This is S. Pauls method, 2 ▪ Tim. 2. 21. where having spoken of that mixture, which is,
Begin we the work of Reformation At Home. Every of •s First beginning with our selves. This is S. Paul's method, 2 ▪ Tim. 2. 21. where having spoken of that mixture, which is,
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Purge your hands yee sinners, and purifie your hearts yee doubleminded, James 4. What ever chaffe we find in these floores (as some we shall find) purge it out.
Purge your hands ye Sinners, and purify your hearts ye doubleminded, James 4. What ever chaff we find in these floors (as Some we shall find) purge it out.
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Families, they are, or ought to be, as so many Churches; (The Church that is in thine House, saith Paul to Philemon:) Every one a floore; and in these floores God hath appointed the Governours to be the f•nners; Let them see to the through ▪ purging, reforming of them.
Families, they Are, or ought to be, as so many Churches; (The Church that is in thine House, Says Paul to Philemon:) Every one a floor; and in these floors God hath appointed the Governors to be the f•nners; Let them see to the through ▪ purging, reforming of them.
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So did Joshua, going about to reforme the people, he begins at home, resolves upon a Reformation of his owne House, I and my House will serve the Lord.
So did joshua, going about to reform the people, he begins At home, resolves upon a Reformation of his own House, I and my House will serve the Lord.
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So did David, resolving upon a Nationall Reformation, a through purging of the floore of his Kingdom•, J will early destroy all the wicked of the Land;
So did David, resolving upon a National Reformation, a through purging of the floor of his Kingdom•, J will early destroy all the wicked of the Land;
Her naturall corruption, which was bred and born with her (as Junius interprets the place) that made her very solicitous about things, which belonged not to her office and calling, whilest in the mean time she neglected her duty in things of nearer concernement, things which concerned her selfe.
Her natural corruption, which was bred and born with her (as Junius interprets the place) that made her very solicitous about things, which belonged not to her office and calling, whilst in the mean time she neglected her duty in things of nearer concernment, things which concerned her self.
and pragmaticall about the Reforming of others, the Persons of others, the callings of others (a thing which commeth not within the verge and compasse of our callings to doe) as that in the meane time we shall neglect our owne hearts, lives, families ▪ which as they most nearly concerne us,
and pragmatical about the Reforming of Others, the Persons of Others, the callings of Others (a thing which comes not within the verge and compass of our callings to do) as that in the mean time we shall neglect our own hearts, lives, families ▪ which as they most nearly concern us,
so we should be most solicitous about. First, Purging our owne floors. Which having done; then, as for the purging of the Churches floore, Earnestly pray for it; Quietly wait for it; humbly submit to it.
so we should be most solicitous about. First, Purging our own floors. Which having done; then, as for the purging of the Churches floor, Earnestly pray for it; Quietly wait for it; humbly submit to it.
As many of us as desire a through-Reformation of what is amisse amongst us, let us make our Requests knowne unto God by daily and earnest Prayers and Supplications, but with Thankesgiving. Let not that be forgotten.
As many of us as desire a through-Reformation of what is amiss among us, let us make our Requests known unto God by daily and earnest Prayers and Supplications, but with Thanksgiving. Let not that be forgotten.
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It is our Saviours direction to his Disciples, Mat. 9. Pray yee the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth (NONLATINALPHABET, thrust forth) faithfull labourers into his harvest.
It is our Saviors direction to his Disciples, Mathew 9. Pray ye the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth (, thrust forth) faithful labourers into his harvest.
This doe we in this case, pray we the Lord and Owner of this Floore, that he would send forth, thrust forth faithfull Fanners into this his Floore. Faithfull fanners, such as may put a true and precise difference betwixt the precious and the vile, the Chaffe and the wheate; not casting out any of the one, not retaining any of the other;
This do we in this case, pray we the Lord and Owner of this Floor, that he would send forth, thrust forth faithful Fanners into this his Floor. Faithful fanners, such as may put a true and precise difference betwixt the precious and the vile, the Chaff and the wheat; not casting out any of the one, not retaining any of the other;
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In which two things (as in opening of the clause fore-going I shewed you) consisteth the fidelity of a Fanner. Faithfull Fanners, such as may doe the worke of the Lord, not negligently, not deceitfully, but with all their might, all their strength, every wayes approving themselves to their Lord and Master in doing his worke according to his owne mind and will.
In which two things (as in opening of the clause foregoing I showed you) Consisteth the Fidis of a Fanner. Faithful Fanners, such as may do the work of the Lord, not negligently, not deceitfully, but with all their might, all their strength, every ways approving themselves to their Lord and Master in doing his work according to his own mind and will.
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These I meane ▪ to whom he hath committed a lawfull Power and Authority, (whether supreame (viz. under himselfe) or subordinate) over this Floore, this Church of his, for the ordering of it.
These I mean ▪ to whom he hath committed a lawful Power and authority, (whither supreme (viz. under himself) or subordinate) over this Floor, this Church of his, for the ordering of it.
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Beg we it from them that they would set the Fanne a work, using all lawfull, warrantable waies and means, both for the discovering and casting out of what ever remainders of Chaffe there are to be found in this Floore. Thus earnestly pray we for this Reformation. Which doing, then
Beg we it from them that they would Set the Fan a work, using all lawful, warrantable ways and means, both for the discovering and casting out of what ever remainders of Chaff there Are to be found in this Floor. Thus earnestly pray we for this Reformation. Which doing, then
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This doe we in this case, a case wherein the worke happily may meet with some unexpected difficulties, sticking in the birth (as now a long time it hath done) not comming off, either so easily or speedily,
This do we in this case, a case wherein the work happily may meet with Some unexpected difficulties, sticking in the birth (as now a long time it hath done) not coming off, either so Easily or speedily,
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as the Prophet Isaiah saith the Iles (the Gentiles) should doe. The Iles shall wait for his law, Isa. 4•. i. e. for the Doctrine of Jesus Christ. This let us of this Iland doe.
as the Prophet Isaiah Says the Isles (the Gentiles) should do. The Isles shall wait for his law, Isaiah 4•. i. e. for the Doctrine of jesus christ. This let us of this Island do.
Christ being now (as we hope) about that great worke, which the Prophet there speaketh of, in the words immediately fore-going, setting Judgment in the Earth, that is (as the Geneva note glosseth upon it) setting all things in good order in his Church (for such is Christs way sometimes to bring Order out of confusion) O•let us now wait for his law, even for what ever it is that he shall reveale unto us out of his word to be according to his will,
christ being now (as we hope) about that great work, which the Prophet there speaks of, in the words immediately foregoing, setting Judgement in the Earth, that is (as the Geneva note Glosseth upon it) setting all things in good order in his Church (for such is Christ Way sometime to bring Order out of confusion) O•let us now wait for his law, even for what ever it is that he shall reveal unto us out of his word to be according to his will,
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Over•asty births are seldome long lived, never perfect. Be we con•ent (as ••turall mothers are) to tarry the time, the appointed 〈 ◊ 〉 for this Birth, which we hope the Church 〈 ◊ 〉 in her wo•be;
Over•asty births Are seldom long lived, never perfect. Be we con•ent (as ••turall mother's Are) to tarry the time, the appointed 〈 ◊ 〉 for this Birth, which we hope the Church 〈 ◊ 〉 in her wo•be;
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God• 〈 ◊ 〉 (I meane) who a• •e 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 downe a time, a season for all other things, a time for every purpose under the Sunne, times for us to observe;
God• 〈 ◊ 〉 (I mean) who a• •e 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 down a time, a season for all other things, a time for every purpose under the Sun, times for us to observe;
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The Apostle writing to his Hebrewes, he tels them of a NONLATINALPHABET, a time of Reformation, a period untill which those NONLATINALPHABET (as he there calleth them) those carnall, legall ordinances and Constitutions were to continue.
The Apostle writing to his Hebrews, he tells them of a, a time of Reformation, a Period until which those (as he there calls them) those carnal, Legal ordinances and Constitutions were to continue.
Surely, as that first, so all successive Reformations under the Gospell, they have all of them their times, their periods set downe, and appointed by God.
Surely, as that First, so all successive Reformations under the Gospel, they have all of them their times, their periods Set down, and appointed by God.
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He that beleeveth will not make haste, so make haste, as to use any unlawfull or unwarrantable wayes and meanes for the compassing of his desires and hopes.
He that Believeth will not make haste, so make haste, as to use any unlawful or unwarrantable ways and means for the compassing of his Desires and hope's.
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but the world. And how would they doe it? Not by the Word, but by the Sword; therewith attempting (for that was their professed designe) to cut-off and destroy all the wicked from off the Earth.
but the world. And how would they do it? Not by the Word, but by the Sword; therewith attempting (for that was their professed Design) to cutoff and destroy all the wicked from off the Earth.
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the other outward and visible in his Church. Now the former of these he exerciseth immediately, by his Spirit; the latter mediately, by Instruments, by men. And thus he purgeth his Church here, not immediately,
the other outward and visible in his Church. Now the former of these he Exerciseth immediately, by his Spirit; the latter mediately, by Instruments, by men. And thus he Purgeth his Church Here, not immediately,
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but by his servants, into whose hands he puts the Fanne) delegating and appointing some in every Church to be the ordinary instruments of publick Reformation.
but by his Servants, into whose hands he puts the Fan) delegating and appointing Some in every Church to be the ordinary Instruments of public Reformation.
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So it was in the building, re-building of the Temple. The chiefe undertakers in that worke, were Zerub•abel and Jeshua; Zerub•abel the chiefe-Prince with the Elders, the chiefe of the people,
So it was in the building, rebuilding of the Temple. The chief undertakers in that work, were Zerub•abel and Jeshua; Zerub•abel the chiefe-Prince with the Elders, the chief of the people,
as you have it explained, Ezr. 6. 14. Jeshua the chief-Priest with his Brethren, the other Priests and Levites and Prophets; all joyning hands in the worke.
as you have it explained, Ezra 6. 14. Jeshua the Chief priest with his Brothers, the other Priests and Levites and prophets; all joining hands in the work.
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So was it in the dayes of Hezekiah, Josiah, both which intending a restoring of Religion then decayed and corrupted, they summon the Priests and the Levites,
So was it in the days of Hezekiah, Josiah, both which intending a restoring of Religion then decayed and corrupted, they summon the Priests and the Levites,
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He commanded Hilkiah the high ▪ Priest, and the other Priests to bring forth out of the Temple of the Lord all the vessels that were made for Baal, &c. 2 King. 23. 4. See here by whom it is that the House of God, the Temple is to be purged, viz. Magistrates, Ministers. Into their hands hath Christ put this Fanne, having (in an ordinary way) committed the Power and Authority of Church-Reformation unto them.
He commanded Hilkiah the high ▪ Priest, and the other Priests to bring forth out of the Temple of the Lord all the vessels that were made for Baal, etc. 2 King. 23. 4. See Here by whom it is that the House of God, the Temple is to be purged, viz. Magistrates, Ministers. Into their hands hath christ put this Fan, having (in an ordinary Way) committed the Power and authority of Church reformation unto them.
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Certainly it must not (I thinke it will not) be denied, but that the lightest and uppermost of the Chaffe was fanned out in the first-Reformation; that which yet ▪ remaines being most of it not so discernable to every eye.
Certainly it must not (I think it will not) be denied, but that the Lightest and uppermost of the Chaff was fanned out in the first-Reformation; that which yet ▪ remains being most of it not so discernible to every eye.
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Thence are those differences in judgement amongst us, betwixt men both pious and learned, judicious and con•eien•ious. In this case then the duty of private Christians is, rather modestly to suspend their censures,
Thence Are those differences in judgement among us, betwixt men both pious and learned, judicious and con•eien•ious. In this case then the duty of private Christians is, rather modestly to suspend their censures,
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Leaving things in question, and putting them over to a due discussion and Tryall; not condemning them before they be heard, which (as Nicodemus saith) is against the Law; the Law of God, Nature, Nations:
Leaving things in question, and putting them over to a due discussion and Trial; not condemning them before they be herd, which (as Nicodemus Says) is against the Law; the Law of God, Nature, nations:
This was the Priests office to doe, as you may see it set forth at large, Levit. 13. Not but that all others might looke on the sore (as the Hebrew Doctors tell us) and judge of it too in a private way, according as they thought;
This was the Priests office to do, as you may see it Set forth At large, Levit. 13. Not but that all Others might look on the soar (as the Hebrew Doctors tell us) and judge of it too in a private Way, according as they Thought;
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so you have it, Deut. 21. 5. tryed and determined by their word, that is, Gods word in their mouth, So the Prophet Ezekiell explaines it, Ezek. 44. where speaking of the Priests and their office in discerning and judging betwixt the cleane and uncleane, &c. he shewes by what Rule they should proceed in deciding and determining cases of that nature.
so you have it, Deuteronomy 21. 5. tried and determined by their word, that is, God's word in their Mouth, So the Prophet Ezekiel explains it, Ezekiel 44. where speaking of the Priests and their office in discerning and judging betwixt the clean and unclean, etc. he shows by what Rule they should proceed in deciding and determining cases of that nature.
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Judge of things, not according to their owne, but Gods judgements, not according to their fancies or wils, opinions or affections, but according to the Rules and directions in the word.
Judge of things, not according to their own, but God's Judgments, not according to their fancies or wills, opinions or affections, but according to the Rules and directions in the word.
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but the mind of the Law. Such was the judgement of the Priest in those cases ▪ not authoritative, but declarative. They shall shew thee the sentence of judgement, Deut. 17. 9. shew it, viz. according to the sentence of the law, which they shall teach thee:
but the mind of the Law. Such was the judgement of the Priest in those cases ▪ not authoritative, but declarative. They shall show thee the sentence of judgement, Deuteronomy 17. 9. show it, viz. according to the sentence of the law, which they shall teach thee:
In cases of like nature under the Gospell, I meane in points of controversie in or about the Religion of God (for in other cases we agree to that of our •aviour, Who made me a Judge?) surely here the law should be required at the Priests mouth:
In cases of like nature under the Gospel, I mean in points of controversy in or about the Religion of God (for in other cases we agree to that of our •aviour, Who made me a Judge?) surely Here the law should be required At the Priests Mouth:
Nor yet (in the second place) by preposterous and unwarrantable Reforming. Such I call that which is undertaken by private hands without publike warrant. An unwarrantable undertaking.
Nor yet (in the second place) by preposterous and unwarrantable Reforming. Such I call that which is undertaken by private hands without public warrant. an unwarrantable undertaking.
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A ruled case, Private persons in an ordinary way, may not attempt or undertake the worke of publike Reformation, the reforming of what they apprehend to be amisse,
A ruled case, Private Persons in an ordinary Way, may not attempt or undertake the work of public Reformation, the reforming of what they apprehend to be amiss,
When our blessed Saviour under-tooke that worke of purging the Temple, the Jewes looking upon him as a private person (for they knew no other) they demand of him what signe he could shew for what he did.
When our blessed Saviour undertook that work of purging the Temple, the Jews looking upon him as a private person (for they knew no other) they demand of him what Signen he could show for what he did.
The golden Calfe was burnt and ground to powder, Exod. 32. The Brazen Serpent (that famous relique) being abused to Idolatry was broken in peeces, 2 King. 18. The Grove sculptile luci, that Image of the Grove set up by Manasses in the Temple, 2 King. 21. 7.) with other I dola•rous implements, they were broke, and burnt, and stampt to pouder, 2 King. 23. But by whom was this done? by Moses, Hezekiah, Josiah.
The golden Calf was burned and ground to powder, Exod 32. The Brazen Serpent (that famous relic) being abused to Idolatry was broken in Pieces, 2 King. 18. The Grove sculptile Lucius, that Image of the Grove Set up by Manasses in the Temple, 2 King. 21. 7.) with other I dola•rous implements, they were broke, and burned, and stamped to powder, 2 King. 23. But by whom was this done? by Moses, Hezekiah, Josiah.
because I apprehend that there is no one thing, that will proove more disadvantagious and prejudiciall to that which is so much desired, a publick and happy Reformation,
Because I apprehend that there is no one thing, that will prove more disadvantageous and prejudicial to that which is so much desired, a public and happy Reformation,
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which in some sense they may be said to doe, who take it out of the hands of his Servants, his Officers, those to whom in an ordinary way he hath commited the authority and charge of purging his Floore, his Temple, Reforming his Church. Here is the fifth Direction.
which in Some sense they may be said to do, who take it out of the hands of his Servants, his Officers, those to whom in an ordinary Way he hath committed the Authority and charge of purging his Floor, his Temple, Reforming his Church. Here is the fifth Direction.
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So did the Churches to the Determinations and decisions of that first Councell or Synod, the Councell at Jerusalem. Notwithstanding that the Councell had imposed some burdens upon them; (so they call them) burdens, not to their Consciences, (for such they were not) but in respect of some restraint put upon their liberty by them,
So did the Churches to the Determinations and decisions of that First Council or Synod, the Council At Jerusalem. Notwithstanding that the Council had imposed Some burdens upon them; (so they call them) burdens, not to their Consciences, (for such they were not) but in respect of Some restraint put upon their liberty by them,
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and so lawfull for them to doe, yet the Councell apprehending and conceiving them necessary, (necessary, not simply and absolutely ▪ but respectively pro tempore, for that time;
and so lawful for them to do, yet the Council apprehending and conceiving them necessary, (necessary, not simply and absolutely ▪ but respectively Pro tempore, for that time;
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not in themselves, in their own nature, but extrinsically, and accidentally necessary, viz. for the preserving and maintaining of Peace and Ʋnitie in the Church, (as Calvin well explaines it.) it enjoynes them,
not in themselves, in their own nature, but extrinsically, and accidentally necessary, viz. for the preserving and maintaining of Peace and Ʋnitie in the Church, (as calvin well explains it.) it enjoins them,
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and the Councell enjoyning, the Churches submit, and that both humbly and joyfully. Surely even such a submission ought Christians to yeald to the determinations of lawfull Authority in things not contrariant,
and the Council enjoining, the Churches submit, and that both humbly and joyfully. Surely even such a submission ought Christians to yeald to the determinations of lawful authority in things not contrariant,
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but agreeable to the Rules of the word, either to the particular and expresse rules and directions therein conteyned, or else to those generall Rules of Decencie, Order, Edification, the three maine points of the Churches compasse, according to which she is to steare her course ▪ in the ordering of all such Church affaires, as are not expresly and distinctly stated and regulated in the word;
but agreeable to the Rules of the word, either to the particular and express rules and directions therein contained, or Else to those general Rules of Decency, Order, Edification, the three main points of the Churches compass, according to which she is to steer her course ▪ in the ordering of all such Church affairs, as Are not expressly and distinctly stated and regulated in the word;
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In matters of controversie which could not easily be decided, the people were to repaire to the Priest and the Judge, and to their Order they were to stand.
In matters of controversy which could not Easily be decided, the people were to repair to the Priest and the Judge, and to their Order they were to stand.
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Now surely, however that Law, being Judiciall, was (as touching the obligation of it) Temporarie, yet the equity and Moralitie of it is perpetuall. In cases controversall about the Religion, Worship and Service of God, the people ought to make their addresses to the Priest and the Judge, Ministers and Magistrates, desiring and expecting their decisions, their determinations, and to that sentence of theirs, (being (as I said) consonant and agreeable to the Word, viz. to the particular or generall Rules of it,) they ought quietly and humbly to submit.
Now surely, however that Law, being Judicial, was (as touching the obligation of it) Temporary, yet the equity and Morality of it is perpetual. In cases controversal about the Religion, Worship and Service of God, the people ought to make their Addresses to the Priest and the Judge, Ministers and Magistrates, desiring and expecting their decisions, their determinations, and to that sentence of theirs, (being (as I said) consonant and agreeable to the Word, viz. to the particular or general Rules of it,) they ought quietly and humbly to submit.
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So the Apostle presseth it in that knowne place, Heb ▪ 13. Obey them th•• have the Rule over you, (NONLATINALPHABET, Ductori•us, Pr•• sitis, your Leaders, your Rulers, be they Civill or Ecclesiasticall, (though he speake there chiefely of the latter) And submit your selves. NONLATINALPHABET, Obey and Submit, viz. in Believing and practising what they teach and require, agreeable to the Word of God, which still must be their Rule and ours.
So the Apostle Presseth it in that known place, Hebrew ▪ 13. Obey them th•• have the Rule over you, (, Ductori•us, Pr•• sitis, your Leaders, your Rulers, be they Civil or Ecclesiastical, (though he speak there chiefly of the latter) And submit your selves., Obey and Submit, viz. in Believing and practising what they teach and require, agreeable to the Word of God, which still must be their Rule and ours.
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Put we now these directions together, and reduce them to practise. Would we have the Floore of Jesus Christ amongst us purged, and throughly-purged, the Church of God blessed with a happy Reformation of what is amisse amongst us;
Put we now these directions together, and reduce them to practise. Would we have the Floor of jesus christ among us purged, and throughly-purged, the Church of God blessed with a happy Reformation of what is amiss among us;
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which having done, then earnestly pray for, quietly wait• for such a Reformation as may be after Gods own Heart and Mind; which he shall please to tender unto us, thankefully receive it, humbly submit to it.
which having done, then earnestly pray for, quietly wait• for such a Reformation as may be After God's own Heart and Mind; which he shall please to tender unto us, thankfully receive it, humbly submit to it.
To this end it is that God the great Husbandman hath put the Fanne into the hand of this his righteous Servant, the Lord Christ, that he should purge his Floore. And this he will doe,
To this end it is that God the great Husbandman hath put the Fan into the hand of this his righteous Servant, the Lord christ, that he should purge his Floor. And this he will do,
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Whether so, or no, we are assured he will doe it. Whether this Floore, this particular Church in this Kingdome or no, we have no assurance, though some comfortable hopes;
Whither so, or no, we Are assured he will do it. Whither this Floor, this particular Church in this Kingdom or no, we have no assurance, though Some comfortable hope's;
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Ezek. 8 ▪ 12. It must be either in Faith or Order. Col. •. 5. Faith and Order the two main Pillars of a Church. Duo ponit Apostolus quibus constat Eccle•i• perfectio. Beza ▪ ad •ocu•.
Ezekiel 8 ▪ 12. It must be either in Faith or Order. Col. •. 5. Faith and Order the two main Pillars of a Church. Duo Ponit Apostles quibus constat Eccle•i• Perfection. Beza ▪ and •ocu•.
In public• administratione fas non est quicquid mutare sine certâ vocatione ac mandato Dei. Calv. in Ioh. 2. 18. Si ad corruptelas tollendas privatus homo manum admovet, temeritatis arguetu•. Ibid.
In public• administration fas non est quicquid mutare sine certâ vocation ac Commandment Dei. Calvin in John 2. 18. Si ad corruptelas tollendas privatus homo manum admovet, temeritatis arguetu•. Ibid
