A sermon preached in the French church, in London on the 29. day of August 1652 At the imposition of hands on Mr. Stouppe by John Bulteel, minister of the word of God. With the action and circumstances thereof.
no other among the Jews could nor ought to carry it, to show that there are none but the Ministers of God, that have authority to preach the word of God, either of the Law or of the Gospel;
no other among the jews could nor ought to carry it, to show that there Are none but the Ministers of God, that have Authority to preach the word of God, either of the Law or of the Gospel;
if any man desire the office of a Bishop he desireth a good work, in saying, excellent, he denotes the dignity of the Charge, in qualifying it a work, he signifies the charge of the Dignity, an honourable labour.
if any man desire the office of a Bishop he Desires a good work, in saying, excellent, he denotes the dignity of the Charge, in qualifying it a work, he signifies the charge of the Dignity, an honourable labour.
In the same place he describes the duties of the Ministers of God, and the qualities that they ought to have, in the seven first verses of that Chapter.
In the same place he describes the duties of the Ministers of God, and the qualities that they ought to have, in the seven First Verses of that Chapter.
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It is that which the Apostle propoundeth in the ninth Chapter of this first Epistle to the Corinthians; he sets forth unto us explicitly and implicitly, two sorts of Pastors;
It is that which the Apostle propoundeth in the ninth Chapter of this First Epistle to the Corinthians; he sets forth unto us explicitly and implicitly, two sorts of Pastors;
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The one sort of Pastors, are such of whom an ancient Father speakes, namely Chrysostome, there are many and there are few, many by name, but few in effect:
The one sort of Pastors, Are such of whom an ancient Father speaks, namely Chrysostom, there Are many and there Are few, many by name, but few in Effect:
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and therefore wo unto them because they preach not the Gospel, as the Apostle teacheth us covertly and implicitly, in this sixteenth verse of our Text. The second sort is of those that are Pastors, not onely by name but also in effect;
and Therefore woe unto them Because they preach not the Gospel, as the Apostle Teaches us covertly and implicitly, in this sixteenth verse of our Text. The second sort is of those that Are Pastors, not only by name but also in Effect;
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whom the Apostle subdivides in two ranks, The one, that preach the Gospel, but against their will, though the dispensation of the Gospel is committed unto them, in the 17 verse of this Chapter,
whom the Apostle subdivides in two ranks, The one, that preach the Gospel, but against their will, though the Dispensation of the Gospel is committed unto them, in the 17 verse of this Chapter,
The others that do preach the Gospel, notwithstanding do not live of the Gospel, as Paul and Barnabas among the Corinthians Have we not power to eat and to drink? have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife,
The Others that do preach the Gospel, notwithstanding do not live of the Gospel, as Paul and Barnabas among the Corinthians Have we not power to eat and to drink? have we not power to led about a sister, a wife,
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as well as other Apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord and Cephas? or I onely and Barnabas have we not power to forbear working? Who goeth to Warfare at any time at his own Charges? who planteth a vineyard and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock and eateth not of the milk of the flock? &c. Now S. Paul doth glory in regard of the Corinthians, because he preached the Gospel for nought,
as well as other Apostles, and as the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? or I only and Barnabas have we not power to forbear working? Who Goes to Warfare At any time At his own Charges? who plants a vineyard and Eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feeds a flock and Eateth not of the milk of the flock? etc. Now S. Paul does glory in regard of the Corinthians, Because he preached the Gospel for nought,
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and therefore he glories not in respect of God, or in respect of the Apostles; but partly in respect of the Corinthians, partly against the false Apostles.
and Therefore he Glories not in respect of God, or in respect of the Apostles; but partly in respect of the Corinthians, partly against the false Apostles.
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for it were better for him to dy, than that any man should make his glorying void, as he saith in the verse that precedes our Text. But for that he preacheth the Gospel, he cannot, no more than he ought not to glory,
for it were better for him to die, than that any man should make his glorying void, as he Says in the verse that precedes our Text. But for that he Preacheth the Gospel, he cannot, no more than he ought not to glory,
Thirdly, it signifies the Salary and reward, or the gift that was made unto him that brought the good news and that gift and Salary was called Gospel. But in holy Scripture;
Thirdly, it signifies the Salary and reward, or the gift that was made unto him that brought the good news and that gift and Salary was called Gospel. But in holy Scripture;
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and solemn publication, of the Son of God manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
and solemn publication, of the Son of God manifested in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
The Franciscans had invented and published a book full of horrible blasphemies, which they named, the Gospel of the holy Ghost, or the everlasting Gospel;
The Franciscans had invented and published a book full of horrible Blasphemies, which they nam, the Gospel of the holy Ghost, or the everlasting Gospel;
Now the holy Apostle Saint Paul, did preach the Gospel in Arabia, at Damascus, in Antioch at Cyprus, in Licaonia, at Lystra, at Pisidia, in Macedonia, at Athens, at Corinth, in Asia, in Europe, at Troas, at Miletum, in Jerusalem, at Rome, in Pamphilia, at Pergamus, in Attalia, in Mysia, at Salanus, at Paphos, in Samothracia, at Neapolis, at Philippi, at Berea, at Thessalonica, and other places.
Now the holy Apostle Saint Paul, did preach the Gospel in Arabia, At Damascus, in Antioch At Cyprus, in Lycaonia, At Lystra, At Pisidia, in Macedonia, At Athens, At Corinth, in Asia, in Europe, At Troas, At Miletus, in Jerusalem, At Room, in Pamphylia, At Pergamos, in Attalia, in Mysia, At Salanus, At Paphos, in Samothrace, At Neapolis, At Philippi, At Berea, At Thessalonica, and other places.
Through mighty signes and wonders, by the power of the spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, he fully preached the Gospel of Christ.
Through mighty Signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, he Fully preached the Gospel of christ.
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Although the Gospel is an excellent thing, and the preaching thereof an Honourable work; although I have preached the Gospel, I have nothing to glory of;
Although the Gospel is an excellent thing, and the preaching thereof an Honourable work; although I have preached the Gospel, I have nothing to glory of;
He glories in the Crosse of Christ, God forbid that I should glory, save in the Crosse of our Lord Jesus Christ by whom the world is crucified unto me,
He Glories in the Cross of christ, God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord jesus christ by whom the world is Crucified unto me,
he was not swoln with ambition, nor desirous of vain glory, but he endeavoured onely to cause the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ to shine:
he was not swollen with ambition, nor desirous of vain glory, but he endeavoured only to cause the Light of the Gospel of the glory of christ to shine:
He might well glory that he was elected, that his name was written in heaven, but although he preached the Gospel he had nothing to glory of, and gives the first reason;
He might well glory that he was elected, that his name was written in heaven, but although he preached the Gospel he had nothing to glory of, and gives the First reason;
Where observe here, that the Apostle speaks not here of a necessity of constraint; (as we speak in the Schools) as if the Apostle did not preach the Gospel willingly,
Where observe Here, that the Apostle speaks not Here of a necessity of constraint; (as we speak in the Schools) as if the Apostle did not preach the Gospel willingly,
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and therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision, but shewed unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea,
and Therefore, Oh King Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision, but showed unto them of Damascus, and At Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea,
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because that the Ministry of Gods word is so necessary, that the saviour of the world saith One thing is needfull. And the wise King Salomon foretelleth;
Because that the Ministry of God's word is so necessary, that the Saviour of the world Says One thing is needful. And the wise King Solomon foretelleth;
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nor meat nor drink, so necessary to foment and nourish this animal and corruptible life; as the ministry of the Apostles and Pastors, is to preserve the Church of God,
nor meat nor drink, so necessary to foment and nourish this animal and corruptible life; as the Ministry of the Apostles and Pastors, is to preserve the Church of God,
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and had commanded him to preach, Paul was called to be an Apostle separated unto the Gospel of God and as it is said of the Prophet Jeremiah, Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee;
and had commanded him to preach, Paul was called to be an Apostle separated unto the Gospel of God and as it is said of the Prophet Jeremiah, Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee;
When it pleased God, who separated me from my Mothers womb, and called me by his grace to reveal his son in me, that I might preach him among the Heathen.
When it pleased God, who separated me from my Mother's womb, and called me by his grace to reveal his son in me, that I might preach him among the Heathen.
And Cstrist calls unto Paul, rise & stand upon thy feet, for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witnesse both of these things which thou hast seen and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
And Christ calls unto Paul, rise & stand upon thy feet, for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
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although rich, and noble, being the uncle unto the King Manasses (according to the opinion of the Hebrews ) So likewise Paul though an Hebrew of the Hebrews, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Pharisee as touching the Law, brought up at the feet of Gamaliel, did preach;
although rich, and noble, being the uncle unto the King Manasses (according to the opinion of the Hebrews) So likewise Paul though an Hebrew of the Hebrews, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Pharisee as touching the Law, brought up At the feet of Gamaliel, did preach;
When ye shall have done all those things which are commanded, you say, we are unprofitable servants, we have done that which was our duty to do, saith Christ the Saviour of the world unto his Disciples.
When you shall have done all those things which Are commanded, you say, we Are unprofitable Servants, we have done that which was our duty to do, Says christ the Saviour of the world unto his Disciples.
yea labourers together with God, builders, vine-dressers, Pastors, spirituall Fathers, Stewards of the mysteries of God, saviours, starres in the right hand of Christ;
yea labourers together with God, Builders, vine-dressers, Pastors, spiritual Father's, Stewards of the Mysteres of God, Saviors, Stars in the right hand of christ;
to shew and signifie their calling, their charge, their duty, and their honour. We read that Timotheus the Musician was so expert, learned and admirable in his art;
to show and signify their calling, their charge, their duty, and their honour. We read that Timothy the Musician was so expert, learned and admirable in his art;
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for playing on his instrument, he did so stir up and encourage Alexander the great, that he did arm himself with all his armour, animated and provoked with courage,
for playing on his Instrument, he did so stir up and encourage Alexander the great, that he did arm himself with all his armour, animated and provoked with courage,
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and force to go and fight against his enemies, and then on a sudden changing the tune and notes, he touched so sweetly on the strings of his instrument, that he did pacifie and mollifie King Alexander, he did calm him and made him as supple and quiet as a Lamb.
and force to go and fight against his enemies, and then on a sudden changing the tune and notes, he touched so sweetly on the strings of his Instrument, that he did pacify and mollify King Alexander, he did Cam him and made him as supple and quiet as a Lamb.
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and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. They are stiled Barsabas, Acts 1.23. to wit sons of Conversion, converting sinnes to repentance, yea and they are called Bar-jonas sons of the dove, that is to say, sons of peace and reconciliation.
and the opening of the prison to them that Are bound. They Are styled Barsabbas, Acts 1.23. to wit Sons of Conversion, converting Sins to Repentance, yea and they Are called Barjona's Sons of the dove, that is to say, Sons of peace and reconciliation.
Thus in the Old Testament The burden which Habbakuck the Prophet did see, and Saint Paul in the new Testament calls it grace and Apostleship or charge of Apostle.
Thus in the Old Testament The burden which Habakkuk the Prophet did see, and Saint Paul in the new Testament calls it grace and Apostleship or charge of Apostle.
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he speaks not there of a spirituall and eternall wo, but of a temporall and corporall wo, whereunto women that are with child and that give suck, shall be subject in those times.
he speaks not there of a spiritual and Eternal woe, but of a temporal and corporal woe, whereunto women that Are with child and that give suck, shall be Subject in those times.
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and happy should I be, if I did not preach the Gospel, for the apost•e because of the preaching of the Gospel, was in temporall misery, in afflictions, in tribulations, in persecution in prison, wipped, stoned,
and happy should I be, if I did not preach the Gospel, for the apost•e Because of the preaching of the Gospel, was in temporal misery, in afflictions, in tribulations, in persecution in prison, wipped, stoned,
everlasting damnation and death hangs over my head, if I preach not the Gospel, and this necessity is imposed on him if he will not incur eternall death,
everlasting damnation and death hangs over my head, if I preach not the Gospel, and this necessity is imposed on him if he will not incur Eternal death,
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Now the word of God threatens those shepherds that do not their duty, nor execute their office, Wo be to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves;
Now the word of God threatens those shepherd's that do not their duty, nor execute their office, Woe be to the shepherd's of Israel that do feed themselves;
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should not the sheperds feed their flocks? in like manner the Prophet Jeremiah speaks in the name of the Lord, Wo unto the Pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my Pasture (saith the Lord) and our Lord Jesus Christ did pronounce the sentence of wo against the Scribes, Pharisees, and Doctors of the Law;
should not the shepherds feed their flocks? in like manner the Prophet Jeremiah speaks in the name of the Lord, Woe unto the Pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my Pasture (Says the Lord) and our Lord jesus christ did pronounce the sentence of woe against the Scribes, Pharisees, and Doctors of the Law;
and therefore not another Gospel, it is not to say that there is another Gospel, another Jesus, another spirit, 2 Cor. 11.4. (for there is but one true Christ, one true Gospel, to speak properly) but it is a perverting of the Gospel of Christ, as we call the false Church, a Church but abusively,
and Therefore not Another Gospel, it is not to say that there is Another Gospel, Another jesus, Another Spirit, 2 Cor. 11.4. (for there is but one true christ, one true Gospel, to speak properly) but it is a perverting of the Gospel of christ, as we call the false Church, a Church but abusively,
and that he had received of the Lord that which he had delivered unto them, 1 Cor. 11.23. not mans tradition in lieu of Gods commandements (as Christ reproaches the Pharisees) but teaching and observing all that was commanded to the Apostles to keep and teach, according to this commandement, Saint Peter saith, If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God:
and that he had received of the Lord that which he had Delivered unto them, 1 Cor. 11.23. not men tradition in lieu of God's Commandments (as christ Reproaches the Pharisees) but teaching and observing all that was commanded to the Apostles to keep and teach, according to this Commandment, Saint Peter Says, If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God:
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this was represented by Aaron who had round about the hem of his garment bells of gold and pomegranates between them, Exod. 28.33. the sound of the bells signified the preaching and that divine and excellent harmony of the true and pure Doctrine of the word.
this was represented by Aaron who had round about the hem of his garment Bells' of gold and pomegranates between them, Exod 28.33. the found of the Bells' signified the preaching and that divine and excellent harmony of the true and pure Doctrine of the word.
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or put forth his own intention, his own invention, but he saith unto God, What shall I cry? then the voyce doth suggest unto him the matter and subject of the cry;
or put forth his own intention, his own invention, but he Says unto God, What shall I cry? then the voice does suggest unto him the matter and Subject of the cry;
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and speak with my words unto them, giving to understand thereby, that his prophesies were a recitall of the words contained in the roll, which was given him to eat;
and speak with my words unto them, giving to understand thereby, that his prophecies were a recital of the words contained in the roll, which was given him to eat;
we may also say, some of our Bishops, and some of our Ministers of the word of God among us in this Land, who esteem nothing in this world more unworthy of their persons, than the charge of teaching;
we may also say, Some of our Bishops, and Some of our Ministers of the word of God among us in this Land, who esteem nothing in this world more unworthy of their Persons, than the charge of teaching;
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But the Popes, Cardinalls, Archbishops, Bishops, in a contrary sense do the quite contrary, it seems unto them that it is not reasonable, that they should leave the politick affairs of the State to preach the word;
But the Popes, Cardinals, Archbishop's, Bishops, in a contrary sense do the quite contrary, it seems unto them that it is not reasonable, that they should leave the politic affairs of the State to preach the word;
Behold I bring you tidings of great joy, and with the angel there was a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, glory to God in the highest,
Behold I bring you tidings of great joy, and with the angel there was a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, glory to God in the highest,
The charge of the Ministry is so honorable, the burden so heavy (saith Chrysostome ) that it is formidable unto the angels, that the Angels themselves notwithstanding, would esteem it an honour,
The charge of the Ministry is so honourable, the burden so heavy (Says Chrysostom) that it is formidable unto the Angels, that the Angels themselves notwithstanding, would esteem it an honour,
yea to which of the angels, unto wch of the Princes of the world, did God at any time time say, that which he said unto his apostles & ministers? whatsoever you shall bind on Earth, shall be bound in Heaven, Whatsoever you shall loose on Earth, shall be loosed in Heaven.
yea to which of the Angels, unto which of the Princes of the world, did God At any time time say, that which he said unto his Apostles & Ministers? whatsoever you shall bind on Earth, shall be bound in Heaven, Whatsoever you shall lose on Earth, shall be loosed in Heaven.
so that in what manner soever we do consider them they are ranked and comprehended within and under the curse, Wo unto them because they preach not the Gospel.
so that in what manner soever we do Consider them they Are ranked and comprehended within and under the curse, Woe unto them Because they preach not the Gospel.
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and certes we see, that the Apostle Paul was in danger to exalt himself above measure, in that he was an Apostle, And through the abundance of the revelations, caught up to the third heaven into Paradise, heard unspeakable words, which is not lawfull or possible for a man to utter;
and certes we see, that the Apostle Paul was in danger to exalt himself above measure, in that he was an Apostle, And through the abundance of the revelations, caught up to the third heaven into Paradise, herd unspeakable words, which is not lawful or possible for a man to utter;
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who in all his Epistles abaseth himself, that God may be his all, and may be thereby exalted and glorified, who will know nothing, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified;
who in all his Epistles abaseth himself, that God may be his all, and may be thereby exalted and glorified, who will know nothing, save jesus christ, and him Crucified;
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If such an Apostle so sensible of his infirmities, so humble by reason of them, such an Herald of the mercy of God, such an enemy of the merits of men, such a trumpeter of their sinnes and demorits,
If such an Apostle so sensible of his infirmities, so humble by reason of them, such an Herald of the mercy of God, such an enemy of the merits of men, such a trumpeter of their Sins and demorits,
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how much lesse the Pastors and ministers of the word of God, inferiors to so great an Apostle, have they matter and occasion to glory therein? by reason of that necessity and of that threatning.
how much less the Pastors and Ministers of the word of God, inferiors to so great an Apostle, have they matter and occasion to glory therein? by reason of that necessity and of that threatening.
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as we might) We learn, and he also, our duty, which is proposed at length in this 9. chapter of the 1 Cor. and in the first of Timothy chap. 3. and in first chapter of Titus, which we will read to you anon.
as we might) We Learn, and he also, our duty, which is proposed At length in this 9. chapter of the 1 Cor. and in the First of Timothy chap. 3. and in First chapter of Titus, which we will read to you anon.
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The first and principall duty is to preach the Gospel, and teach the truth, and will of God contained and revealed in the sacred Scripture, Given by inspiration of God,
The First and principal duty is to preach the Gospel, and teach the truth, and will of God contained and revealed in the sacred Scripture, Given by inspiration of God,
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the mirror of mans miserie, and of divine grace, the rich treasury of the King of glory (wherein the spirituall manna and the water of life are to be found) the Arsenall and Armoury of the faithfull, a sword with two edges, a touchstone of truth, a lantern to our feet,
the mirror of men misery, and of divine grace, the rich treasury of the King of glory (wherein the spiritual manna and the water of life Are to be found) the Arsenal and Armoury of the faithful, a sword with two edges, a touchstone of truth, a lantern to our feet,
when I read the sacred Scripture, Genesis is a Paradise, Deuteronomy is a Paradise, the Gospel is a Paradise unto me, &c. and truly well may it be called a Paradise,
when I read the sacred Scripture, Genesis is a Paradise, Deuteronomy is a Paradise, the Gospel is a Paradise unto me, etc. and truly well may it be called a Paradise,
there are the rivers of lively waters to refresh those that are a thirsty, there are trees planted by God, that is, the Patriarks, prophets and Apostles, where the aire is calm;
there Are the Rivers of lively waters to refresh those that Are a thirsty, there Are trees planted by God, that is, the Patriarchs, Prophets and Apostles, where the air is Cam;
and sweet pleasures which the faithfull do enjoy in this Garden of holy Scripture, wherein they hear the voice of God, see the apparition of Angels, are conversant with the holy Patriarks,
and sweet pleasures which the faithful do enjoy in this Garden of holy Scripture, wherein they hear the voice of God, see the apparition of Angels, Are conversant with the holy Patriarchs,
and therefore let us content our selves with this Paradise, and contain our selves within the limits and close of the holy Scripture, without going for h out of it.
and Therefore let us content our selves with this Paradise, and contain our selves within the Limits and close of the holy Scripture, without going for h out of it.
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Again the sacred Scripture is compared unto a Map, containing a description of the place of our sojourning here in this vale of misery, of our journey towards our heavenly Jerusalem, containing all things necessary for us in this our pilgrimage, both for our instruction and provision, as also for our salvation.
Again the sacred Scripture is compared unto a Map, containing a description of the place of our sojourning Here in this vale of misery, of our journey towards our heavenly Jerusalem, containing all things necessary for us in this our pilgrimage, both for our instruction and provision, as also for our salvation.
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The Cosmographers who describe the world, are wont to place in the lower most part of their Maps, the far distant Regions and unknown unto them, these words, Terra incognita, and say beyond these Countries are nothing but wildernesses of sand, without water, full of foul, wild and venomous beasts,
The Cosmographers who describe the world, Are wont to place in the lower most part of their Maps, the Far distant Regions and unknown unto them, these words, Terra incognita, and say beyond these Countries Are nothing but Wildernesses of sand, without water, full of foul, wild and venomous beasts,
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So beyond the sacred Scriptures, there are nothing but unknown Lands, desarts full of sands of humane traditions, stinking pools, cruell and venomous beasts, that is to say, of false opinions,
So beyond the sacred Scriptures, there Are nothing but unknown Lands, deserts full of sands of humane traditions, stinking pools, cruel and venomous beasts, that is to say, of false opinions,
Beyond this holy Scripture, there is nothing, but Scriptura incognita, the unknown Scripture, and unwritten word dangerous gulphs, where the anchor of our faith can take no hold, where all our sounding plummets are too short,
Beyond this holy Scripture, there is nothing, but Scripture incognita, the unknown Scripture, and unwritten word dangerous gulfs, where the anchor of our faith can take no hold, where all our sounding plummets Are too short,
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and therefore we must of necessity keep our selves within the M•p of the holy Scripture, the Sea-mans compasse, the rule of sobriety, the bridle of our discourse, the limit of our faith,
and Therefore we must of necessity keep our selves within the M•p of the holy Scripture, the Seamans compass, the Rule of sobriety, the bridle of our discourse, the limit of our faith,
For we may demand of the Hereticks and with good ground, as Optatus did of the Donatists; an account of the beginning of their Chair, to wit of their Doctrine, which like unto Jona's gourd came up in a night, and perished in a night;
For we may demand of the Heretics and with good ground, as Optatus did of the Donatists; an account of the beginning of their Chair, to wit of their Doctrine, which like unto Jona's gourd Come up in a night, and perished in a night;
if again they ask a testimony thereof, we will produce the same Doctrine which the holy Scripture contains, which resounds in our pulpits, which sounded or rather thundred in the Chair of the Apostles:
if again they ask a testimony thereof, we will produce the same Doctrine which the holy Scripture contains, which resounds in our pulpits, which sounded or rather thundered in the Chair of the Apostles:
The antient Heathens believed and held, that the fountain Arethusa which did spring out in Syracusa in Sycilie, was the river Alpheus; by what argument could they be perswaded, that the same water which loseth it self in the sea,
The ancient heathens believed and held, that the fountain Arethusa which did spring out in Syracuse in Sycilie, was the river Alpheus; by what argument could they be persuaded, that the same water which loses it self in the sea,
or under the mediterranean sea, could in so long a space spring and rise up from the Land of Moreah, as far as Sycily; because that those things that were cast into that river were found again by the means of the said fountain in Syracusa. Even so we affirm that our Chair or doctrine hath taken its beginning from the time of the Apostles,
or under the mediterranean sea, could in so long a Molle spring and rise up from the Land of Moreah, as Far as Sycily; Because that those things that were cast into that river were found again by the means of the said fountain in Syracuse. Even so we affirm that our Chair or Doctrine hath taken its beginning from the time of the Apostles,
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because it brings back unto us that precious pearl, carried away and as it were ingulphed into the bottome of the sea, by the power partly of error, partly of persecutions, (but from the presence of those only unto whom God hath sent the efficacy of error,
Because it brings back unto us that precious pearl, carried away and as it were engulfed into the bottom of the sea, by the power partly of error, partly of persecutions, (but from the presence of those only unto whom God hath sent the efficacy of error,
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because they would not receive the love of truth, that thereby they might be saved) Consider thou Jonas, the type of the body of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Because they would not receive the love of truth, that thereby they might be saved) Consider thou Jonah, the type of the body of our Lord jesus christ,
at the onely word, at the twinckling of the eye of the Lord, this monster vomits out Jonah upon the dry land, a Herald ordained to go from thence to preach unto the Ninivites, to a people aliens from the Church;
At the only word, At the twinkling of the eye of the Lord, this monster vomits out Jonah upon the dry land, a Herald ordained to go from thence to preach unto the Ninevites, to a people aliens from the Church;
and dost thou find it strange that this poore Church, which Popery as it were swallowed up, God willing it, having foretold it heretofore, maugre her power and malice, she hath vomited it up again,
and dost thou find it strange that this poor Church, which Popery as it were swallowed up, God willing it, having foretold it heretofore, maugre her power and malice, she hath vomited it up again,
and rendered it in our dayes, and for to preach the Gospel more gloriously, yea and that to our selves? So then we bring that which the Apostles have brought, have delivered unto us, and have taught us;
and rendered it in our days, and for to preach the Gospel more gloriously, yea and that to our selves? So then we bring that which the Apostles have brought, have Delivered unto us, and have taught us;
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and that there are here among us as many or more sects and opinions than there are among all the reformed Churches in Europe. There is a place near London, named the Isle of dogs, but alas how many kinds of dogs are there in this Island of England. The sacred Scripture compares divers kinds of persons to dogs;
and that there Are Here among us as many or more Sects and opinions than there Are among all the reformed Churches in Europe. There is a place near London, nam the Isle of Dogs, but alas how many Kinds of Dogs Are there in this Island of England. The sacred Scripture compares diverse Kinds of Persons to Dogs;
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the prophane persons, the Schismaticks, mercenary Pastors, the persecutors, the Apostates; and especially those may be called dogs, that do bark against the Deity of God,
the profane Persons, the Schismatics, mercenary Pastors, the persecutors, the Apostates; and especially those may be called Dogs, that do bark against the Deity of God,
Such an one was Julian the Apostata, who being struck with an unknown dart, casted up his blood with his hand towards heaven, crying aloud, Thou hast overcome O Galilean, thou hast overcome.
Such an one was Julian the Apostata, who being struck with an unknown dart, cast up his blood with his hand towards heaven, crying aloud, Thou hast overcome O Galilean, thou hast overcome.
as of Plato and of Philo; either Philo doth Platonise, or Plato doth Philonise: So either the Arminians do Socinianise, or the Socinians do Arminianise in divers points,
as of Plato and of Philo; either Philo does Platonise, or Plato does Philonise: So either the Arminians do Socinianise, or the socinians do Arminianise in diverse points,
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and by himself, that the arguments taken from the works of the creation, from the attributes of eternity, frō the name of Jehovah, &c. are not sufficient to prove the Deity of the Son of God;
and by himself, that the Arguments taken from the works of the creation, from the attributes of eternity, from the name of Jehovah, etc. Are not sufficient to prove the Deity of the Son of God;
A book which deserues to be burnt) and it is said it hath been) the Printers and furtherers thereof worthy to be punished, but O Lord how long? we read a notable example in the Ecclesiasticall history.
A book which deserves to be burned) and it is said it hath been) the Printers and furtherers thereof worthy to be punished, but Oh Lord how long? we read a notable Exampl in the Ecclesiastical history.
Amphilochius, an orthodox Bishop in Licaonia, made a request unto the Emperour Theodosius, to be pleased to make a decree for the banishment of the Arrians out of his Empire,
Amphilochius, an orthodox Bishop in Lycaonia, made a request unto the Emperor Theodosius, to be pleased to make a Decree for the banishment of the Arians out of his Empire,
Now the Bishop thought on a way how the Emperour might be moved to consent to his request He came one day with other Bishops to the imperiall Court, at the time that the Emperour Theodosius sat on his throne and Arcadius his son sitting on his side, newly designed Emperour with him to congratulate them;
Now the Bishop Thought on a Way how the Emperor might be moved to consent to his request He Come one day with other Bishops to the imperial Court, At the time that the Emperor Theodosius sat on his throne and Arcadius his son sitting on his side, newly designed Emperor with him to congratulate them;
which the Bishops did and did congratulate both the Emperour and his son Arcadius, but Amphilochius did bow to the Emperour Theodosius, with all reverence and humility,
which the Bishops did and did congratulate both the Emperor and his son Arcadius, but Amphilochius did bow to the Emperor Theodosius, with all Reverence and humility,
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Amphilochius having that which he desired to attain unto his aim and end, cryed out, O Emperour doest thou take so to heart the contempt of thy sonne? dost thou think that in dishonouring thy son, I dishonour thee? and dost thou not think, that in dishonouring the son of God, thou dost not dishonor God the Father? remember that God hates those that dishonor his Son:
Amphilochius having that which he desired to attain unto his aim and end, cried out, Oh Emperor dost thou take so to heart the contempt of thy son? dost thou think that in Dishonoring thy son, I dishonour thee? and dost thou not think, that in Dishonoring the son of God, thou dost not dishonour God the Father? Remember that God hates those that dishonour his Son:
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The Emperor was so much moved with this answer, admiring the wise boldnes of the old man, that he descended his throne, embraced the Bishop, confessed he had told the truth, asked of him pardon,
The Emperor was so much moved with this answer, admiring the wise boldness of the old man, that he descended his throne, embraced the Bishop, confessed he had told the truth, asked of him pardon,
he resembles the Scribes and Pharisees, that sent the wise men of the East, that came to adore Jesus Christ to Bethlehem, but stirred not from their houses;
he resembles the Scribes and Pharisees, that sent the wise men of the East, that Come to adore jesus christ to Bethlehem, but stirred not from their houses;
they are like unto the Comedian, who crying with a loud voice, O heaven, shewed with his finger the earth, which the principall Magistrate beholding, could not fit longer in his place,
they Are like unto the Comedian, who crying with a loud voice, Oh heaven, showed with his finger the earth, which the principal Magistrate beholding, could not fit longer in his place,
and in thy name done many wonderfull works? but the Judge will say unto them, I never knew you, depart from me ye that work iniquity What hast thou to do to declare my statutes? or that thou shouldest take my Covenant in thy mouth? seeing when thou sawest a thief, thou consendest with him,
and in thy name done many wonderful works? but the Judge will say unto them, I never knew you, depart from me you that work iniquity What hast thou to do to declare my statutes? or that thou Shouldst take my Covenant in thy Mouth? seeing when thou Sawest a thief, thou consendest with him,
Origen being excommunicated, for offering Incense on the altar, and so denying covertly Jesus Christ, requested by some to expound unto the people a a passage of Scripture, fell by Gods providence on these 16, 17, 18 verses of this 50. Psalm;
Origen being excommunicated, for offering Incense on the altar, and so denying covertly jesus christ, requested by Some to expound unto the people a a passage of Scripture, fell by God's providence on these 16, 17, 18 Verses of this 50. Psalm;
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Thou which teachest another, teachest thou not thy self? thou that preachest a man should not steal, doest thou steal? thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, doest thou commit adultery? thou that abhorest Idols, doest thou commit Sacriledge? thou that makest thy boast of the Law through breaking the Law, dishonourest thou God? for the name of the Lord is blasphemed amomg the Gentiles through you.
Thou which Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? thou that Preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? thou that Sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorest Idols, dost thou commit Sacrilege? thou that Makest thy boast of the Law through breaking the Law, dishonourest thou God? for the name of the Lord is blasphemed amomg the Gentiles through you.
And therefore let us endeavour to marry our preaching with our life, lest that by any means having preached to others, we our selves should be cast away and reprobates, 1 Cor. 9.27. Let us build the Church of God with the one and the other hand;
And Therefore let us endeavour to marry our preaching with our life, lest that by any means having preached to Others, we our selves should be cast away and Reprobates, 1 Cor. 9.27. Let us built the Church of God with the one and the other hand;
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Let us give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to Doctrine, and be also patterns of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit in faith, in purity, and that in consideration of the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery, as it is in the 19. verse of that same Chapter.
Let us give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to Doctrine, and be also patterns of the believers, in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit in faith, in purity, and that in consideration of the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery, as it is in the 19. verse of that same Chapter.
or on the other side, as if it did imprint an indelible character, which cannot be blotted out, (as the Papists say) or in breathing on persons as the Bishops do,
or on the other side, as if it did imprint an indelible character, which cannot be blotted out, (as the Papists say) or in breathing on Persons as the Bishops do,
but the laying on of the hands, which we that are Ministers have received, and which our dear brother here present is to receive; doth signifie other things:
but the laying on of the hands, which we that Are Ministers have received, and which our dear brother Here present is to receive; does signify other things:
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Besides it signifies the power and authority given unto him to preach, that receives the laying on of hands, authority according to the power that is given by Jesus Christ, not to destruction but to edification;
Beside it signifies the power and Authority given unto him to preach, that receives the laying on of hands, Authority according to the power that is given by jesus christ, not to destruction but to edification;
that God gives necessary and convenient gifts to the discharge of the Minister in his Ministry, Christ ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things,
that God gives necessary and convenient Gifts to the discharge of the Minister in his Ministry, christ ascended Far above all heavens, that he might fill all things,
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and he gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, &c. The laying on of the hands therefore doth shew that God governs the Ministry,
and he gave Some Apostles, and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers, etc. The laying on of the hands Therefore does show that God governs the Ministry,
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Let us here the summons of the Apostle Paul; I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead, at his appearance and his Kingdome, preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and doctrine.
Let us Here the summons of the Apostle Paul; I charge thee before God, and the Lord jesus christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead, At his appearance and his Kingdom, preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and Doctrine.
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And elsewhere, I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things, without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
And elsewhere, I charge thee before God, and the Lord jesus christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things, without preferring one before Another, doing nothing by partiality.
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The first is faint heartednesse; The second Inhumanity; The third, the contempt of God; The fourth, the forgetfulnesse of death: this Chariot is drawn by two horses coupled together, the one forcible taking, the other force to retain things taken;
The First is faint heartedness; The second Inhumanity; The third, the contempt of God; The fourth, the forgetfulness of death: this Chariot is drawn by two Horses coupled together, the one forcible taking, the other force to retain things taken;
3. We that are Ministers must learn that to preach the Gospel well, and render our preaching fruitfull and of efficacy, we ought to be united together.
3. We that Are Ministers must Learn that to preach the Gospel well, and render our preaching fruitful and of efficacy, we ought to be united together.
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Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity, it is like precious ointment upon the head of Aaron (when he was ordained and consecrated an high Priest) that ran down upon the beard,
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity, it is like precious ointment upon the head of Aaron (when he was ordained and consecrated an high Priest) that ran down upon the beard,
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and between the Ministers of the Gospel also, One while for precedency, There was a strife among the Apostles, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
and between the Ministers of the Gospel also, One while for precedency, There was a strife among the Apostles, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
Another while for a difference concerning a third person, as between Paul and Barnabas, concerning John surnamed Mark; Barnabas determined to take with them Mark, but Paul thought it not good to take him with them;
another while for a difference Concerning a third person, as between Paul and Barnabas, Concerning John surnamed Mark; Barnabas determined to take with them Mark, but Paul Thought it not good to take him with them;
Serapion who wedded the quarrell of Chrysostome, passed by Severian and did not salute him, Severian provoked with the little respect Serapion shewed him, gives way to his passion, and said, If Serapion die a Christian, Christ was not made man.
Serapion who wedded the quarrel of Chrysostom, passed by Severian and did not salute him, Severian provoked with the little respect Serapion showed him, gives Way to his passion, and said, If Serapion die a Christian, christ was not made man.
and endeavours to appease the choller of Chrysostome, and brings her son Theodosius, who falls at Chrysostoms feet, to obtaine by intreatie a reconciliation, which by much adoe he compassed.
and endeavours to appease the choler of Chrysostom, and brings her son Theodosius, who falls At Chrysostom feet, to obtain by intreaty a reconciliation, which by much ado he compassed.
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If there had been no contention between these two Bishops, this had not happened; If Serapion who was Chrysostoms friend, had prevented Severian with honour, as the Apostle exhorts;
If there had been no contention between these two Bishops, this had not happened; If Serapion who was Chrysostom friend, had prevented Severian with honour, as the Apostle exhorts;
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it is necessary that Pastours bear with one another burdens, that is, to say to beare with the infirmityes of one another, and so fulfill the Law of Christ, to support them, redresse and restore them with the spirit of meeknesse.
it is necessary that Pastors bear with one Another burdens, that is, to say to bear with the infirmities of one Another, and so fulfil the Law of christ, to support them, redress and restore them with the Spirit of meekness.
In the time of the reformation of the Church of God; God stirred up two excellent and eminent persons but of contrary constitutions and dispositions, Luther,
In the time of the Reformation of the Church of God; God stirred up two excellent and eminent Persons but of contrary constitutions and dispositions, Luther,
and Melancton, Luther was hot, Melancton cold, Luther was of a cholerick inclination, but Melancton was of a temperat and sweet disposition, Luther was couragious and bold, Melancton was timorous, Luther was as oyle and fire to warme his coldnesse, Melancton was as water to temper the heat of Luther, Melancton was as a bridle to Luther, Luther was as a spurre to Melancton:
and Melanchthon, Luther was hight, Melanchthon cold, Luther was of a choleric inclination, but Melanchthon was of a temperate and sweet disposition, Luther was courageous and bold, Melanchthon was timorous, Luther was as oil and fire to warm his coldness, Melanchthon was as water to temper the heat of Luther, Melanchthon was as a bridle to Luther, Luther was as a spur to Melanchthon:
by these means so contrary, and tones so diverse, there was by Gods providence a holy harmony and faire corespondence between these two great instruments of God,
by these means so contrary, and tones so diverse, there was by God's providence a holy harmony and fair correspondence between these two great Instruments of God,
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Let us observe what Constantine the great Emperour did, who having received divers letters from the Bishops full of defamatory invectives of the one against the others,
Let us observe what Constantine the great Emperor did, who having received diverse letters from the Bishops full of defamatory invectives of the one against the Others,
Lot did no miracles among the Sodomites, Christ did miracles in Capernaum; Sodom saw not any Judgements on Jerusalem, as Jerusalem saw those fearfull and terrible Judgements on Sodom, written in characters from heaven of fire and Brimstone;
Lot did no Miracles among the Sodomites, christ did Miracles in Capernaum; Sodom saw not any Judgments on Jerusalem, as Jerusalem saw those fearful and terrible Judgments on Sodom, written in characters from heaven of fire and Brimstone;
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it is he that makes intercession between God and the people, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord, in ceasing to pray for you, saith Samuel; and truly Moses interceding for the Jews;
it is he that makes Intercession between God and the people, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord, in ceasing to pray for you, Says Samuel; and truly Moses interceding for the jews;
and said, Pray for me that the door of utterance may be given unto me, that I may speak boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel, Eph. 6.19. and and you also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us, &c. 2 Cor. 1.11. how much more we that are inferiours to so great an Apostle, have need of your prayers.
and said, Pray for me that the door of utterance may be given unto me, that I may speak boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel, Ephesians 6.19. and and you also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us, etc. 2 Cor. 1.11. how much more we that Are inferiors to so great an Apostle, have need of your Prayers.
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And certes we fear, that by reason of the want of the prayes of Gods people for their Pastors, God takes away sometimes the Ministers of his holy word;
And certes we Fear, that by reason of the want of the prays of God's people for their Pastors, God Takes away sometime the Ministers of his holy word;
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if therefore you desire that God continue his Ministry among you, and preserve your Ministers, it behoves you to pray to God for your Ministers; for that is their desire:
if Therefore you desire that God continue his Ministry among you, and preserve your Ministers, it behoves you to pray to God for your Ministers; for that is their desire:
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for every one of you saith, I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ, Is Christ divided? is Paul crucified for you? or were you baptised in the name of Paul. There is among you envying and strife,
for every one of you Says, I am of Paul, and I of Apollo, and I of Cephas, and I of christ, Is christ divided? is Paul Crucified for you? or were you baptised in the name of Paul. There is among you envying and strife,
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and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? who is Paul? who is Apollo, but ministers by whom ye believed? By this he gives us to understand that there is nothing more dangerous and pernicious,
and divisions, Are you not carnal, and walk as men? who is Paul? who is Apollo, but Ministers by whom you believed? By this he gives us to understand that there is nothing more dangerous and pernicious,
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as the Jews preferred Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and esteemed them above Christ, an insupportable blasphemy: Luther, Calvin, and others have been too much esteemed, and preferred before other Ministers.
as the jews preferred Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and esteemed them above christ, an insupportable blasphemy: Luther, calvin, and Others have been too much esteemed, and preferred before other Ministers.
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if Saint Paul should come down from heaven, and preach at the same time that Calvin preached, he would rather hear Calvin then Paul. O let us not be admirers and adorers of persons;
if Saint Paul should come down from heaven, and preach At the same time that calvin preached, he would rather hear calvin then Paul. Oh let us not be admirers and adorers of Persons;
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Another will be excellent in Consistory and in Councell, and it may be there will be some other that hath not these and the like gifts, which will be more humble than all the rest.
another will be excellent in Consistory and in Council, and it may be there will be Some other that hath not these and the like Gifts, which will be more humble than all the rest.
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There is not one among a thousand that hath all these gifts together, as Elihu said to Job, if there be a messenger with him, one among a thousand, to shew to man his uprightnesse, Job 33.23.
There is not one among a thousand that hath all these Gifts together, as Elihu said to Job, if there be a Messenger with him, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness, Job 33.23.
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And therefore if we desire the prosperity of Gods Church, the good of this Church, be united together, be all with one accord in one place, fall not out by the way, Gen. 45.24.
And Therefore if we desire the Prosperity of God's Church, the good of this Church, be united together, be all with one accord in one place, fallen not out by the Way, Gen. 45.24.
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if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, saith Saint Paul, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of of one mind, let nothing be done through strife, vain glory;
if any bowels and Mercies, fulfil you my joy, Says Saint Paul, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of of one mind, let nothing be done through strife, vain glory;
there is one body and one spirit, ye are called in one hope of your calling, having one Lord, one faith, one baptisme, one God and father of all, who is above all,
there is one body and one Spirit, you Are called in one hope of your calling, having one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and father of all, who is above all,
fortifie us more and more in faith, and in the truth of his Gospel, and brotherly concord and charity, make us firm and stable therein, that when Jesus Christ shall come in his glory and Majesty, pouring down the cataracts of his indignation upon the wicked, he may find us holding that which he hath admonished us of, observing that which he hath taught us, doing that which he hath done, retaining his Gospel till his coming;
fortify us more and more in faith, and in the truth of his Gospel, and brotherly concord and charity, make us firm and stable therein, that when jesus christ shall come in his glory and Majesty, pouring down the cataracts of his Indignation upon the wicked, he may find us holding that which he hath admonished us of, observing that which he hath taught us, doing that which he hath done, retaining his Gospel till his coming;
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Pastors and sheep governed and guided in one sheepfold, under the hook of that grand and Soveraign Shepherd of our souls Jesus Christ, to be fed by him, received in his Kingdome and crowned with glory, there we shall live with the Patriarcks, the Prophets, the Apostles, with the angels, with the Saints,
Pastors and sheep governed and guided in one sheepfold, under the hook of that grand and Sovereign Shepherd of our Souls jesus christ, to be fed by him, received in his Kingdom and crowned with glory, there we shall live with the Patriarchs, the prophets, the Apostles, with the Angels, with the Saints,
