A motive to peace and love. Delivered in a sermon at Pauls the first Lords Day in June, anno Dom. 1648. By Humfry Chambers, D.D. and pastor of Pewsy in the county of Wilts.
A Sermon Preached at PAULS the first Lords Day in June, 1648. 5. Galatians, Ver. 15. But if ye bite and deuour one another, take heed ye be not consumed one of another.
A Sermon Preached At PAUL'S the First lords Day in June, 1648. 5. Galatians, Ver. 15. But if you bite and devour one Another, take heed you be not consumed one of Another.
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and indignation, in the end of the seventh Verse, VVho did hinder you that you should not obey the truth? And then in the sweet voyce of a loving extenuation he did assure them in the eighth Verse, that this crosse-worke, this mis perswasion contrary to the Gospell (what ever the Authors thereof pretended) was not of God;
and Indignation, in the end of the seventh Verse, Who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth? And then in the sweet voice of a loving extenuation he did assure them in the eighth Verse, that this cross-work, this miss persuasion contrary to the Gospel (what ever the Authors thereof pretended) was not of God;
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and to conclude that it was from that great Make-bate, the Prince of darknesse, acting in his transformed Servants, against God, his truth, and people.
and to conclude that it was from that great Makebate, the Prince of darkness, acting in his transformed Servants, against God, his truth, and people.
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yet the Apostle shewed, that not resisted, not ejected, they were likely, and might quickly prove sufficient to corrupt the whole Congregation with their pernitious error;
yet the Apostle showed, that not resisted, not ejected, they were likely, and might quickly prove sufficient to corrupt the Whole Congregation with their pernicious error;
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A little leaven (saith the Apostle, using a Proverbiall forme of speech at the ninth Verse) leavens the whole lumpe, intending that a little Doctrine contrary to the Gospell, carried on by a few subtile Teachers, may soone sowre, corrupt, and undoe a whole Congregation.
A little leaven (Says the Apostle, using a Proverbial Form of speech At the ninth Verse) leavens the Whole lump, intending that a little Doctrine contrary to the Gospel, carried on by a few subtle Teachers, may soon sour, corrupt, and undo a Whole Congregation.
as if they had been in danger of being utterly corrupted, and sowred with the false Doctrine which was brought in amongst them to their everlasting destruction;
as if they had been in danger of being utterly corrupted, and soured with the false Doctrine which was brought in among them to their everlasting destruction;
the Apostle comforted them in the beginning of the tenth Verse, and assured them confidently, that that God who had graciously called them to the saving knowledge of his truth, would powerfully confirme them therein unto the end;
the Apostle comforted them in the beginning of the tenth Verse, and assured them confidently, that that God who had graciously called them to the Saving knowledge of his truth, would powerfully confirm them therein unto the end;
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and the universall observation of the Law of Moses, for life and righteousnesse) did suggest that the Apostle Paul himselfe, whatever he did at Galatia,
and the universal observation of the Law of Moses, for life and righteousness) did suggest that the Apostle Paul himself, whatever he did At Galatia,
but the Apostle put this by, as a wicked false slander, really confuted by his constant continuance in the contrary Doctrine of the Gospell, even unto persecution;
but the Apostle put this by, as a wicked false slander, really confuted by his constant Continuance in the contrary Doctrine of the Gospel, even unto persecution;
as to have peiced up the saving vertue thereof with the additionall supply of legall ordinances and obedience? Thus the Apostle confuted the slanderous suggestion of the false Teachers against him at the eleventh Verse;
as to have pieced up the Saving virtue thereof with the additional supply of Legal ordinances and Obedience? Thus the Apostle confuted the slanderous suggestion of the false Teachers against him At the eleventh Verse;
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and for the good of his people) the Apostle wished at the twelfth Verse, that these troublers of the Galatians were cut off, I would that they were cut off that trouble you;
and for the good of his people) the Apostle wished At the twelfth Verse, that these troublers of the Galatians were Cut off, I would that they were Cut off that trouble you;
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for those that were the Patrons of errors, contrary to the Gospell of Jesus Christ, to invenome and destroy the Church of God by them, he wished to them not a lawlesse freedome and toleration,
for those that were the Patrons of errors, contrary to the Gospel of jesus christ, to invenome and destroy the Church of God by them, he wished to them not a lawless freedom and toleration,
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but a speedy removall and abscision, he wished that they were cut off, that they might not be the corrupters, that they might not continue the troublers of the people of God:
but a speedy removal and abscision, he wished that they were Cut off, that they might not be the corrupters, that they might not continue the troublers of the people of God:
Belike these seducers to bring the Apostles Doctrine into contempt, suggested otherwhiles, that he did so preach up Justification by faith in the righteousnesse of Christ, that he taught Beleevers to lay aside the obedience of the Law of God, as to Sanctification;
Belike these seducers to bring the Apostles Doctrine into contempt, suggested otherwhiles, that he did so preach up Justification by faith in the righteousness of christ, that he taught Believers to lay aside the Obedience of the Law of God, as to Sanctification;
or teaching Beleevers to neglect that holinesse which was enjoyned therein, that he did fully establish in his Doctrine every part and parcell of the holy everlasting Law of God,
or teaching Believers to neglect that holiness which was enjoined therein, that he did Fully establish in his Doctrine every part and parcel of the holy everlasting Law of God,
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yet the Apostle shewed that herein they did extreamly faile of a due regard unto the Law of God, that they walked not according to the Law of love, according to that Law which in just comprehension doth include whatsoever the Law enjoyned,
yet the Apostle showed that herein they did extremely fail of a due regard unto the Law of God, that they walked not according to the Law of love, according to that Law which in just comprehension does include whatsoever the Law enjoined,
1 The Apostle supposing did accuse the Galatians (at leastwise, many amongst them) of being bitterly bent one against another, of biting and devouring one another. And
1 The Apostle supposing did accuse the Galatians (At leastwise, many among them) of being bitterly bent one against Another, of biting and devouring one Another. And
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if they went on in that unlovely, unlawfull course, which was no other but an utter and common destruction, drawne both upon one another, and that by one another;
if they went on in that unlovely, unlawful course, which was no other but an utter and Common destruction, drawn both upon one Another, and that by one Another;
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they that would not joyne together in love according to duty, the Apostle threatned, that God would joyne them together in Judgement according to desert.
they that would not join together in love according to duty, the Apostle threatened, that God would join them together in Judgement according to desert.
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In the supposition therefore you have the Galatians sinne, biting and devouring one another; in the Caveat you have their danger of being consumed one by another;
In the supposition Therefore you have the Galatians sin, biting and devouring one Another; in the Caveat you have their danger of being consumed one by Another;
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their sinne great, and their danger great, and this great danger set by the Apostle over against this great sinne, that from the consideration of the danger they might be deterred from that sinne which drew it on,
their sin great, and their danger great, and this great danger Set by the Apostle over against this great sin, that from the consideration of the danger they might be deterred from that sin which drew it on,
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But first, in generall you may observe very easily, that both the Supposition and the Caveat are conceived in words figurative, which are borrowed from the eating of meats for the nutriment of the body;
But First, in general you may observe very Easily, that both the Supposition and the Caveat Are conceived in words figurative, which Are borrowed from the eating of Meats for the nutriment of the body;
3 There must be the concocting, which is as to the particular nature of the meat, the consuming of it, that so it may become proper aliment for the body being assimulated thereunto.
3 There must be the concocting, which is as to the particular nature of the meat, the consuming of it, that so it may become proper aliment for the body being assimulated thereunto.
Now two of these degrees are set downe in the Supposition, there is biting one another, and there is (as we read it) devouring, but the truth is, the word NONLATINALPHABET is plainely eating one another;
Now two of these Degrees Are Set down in the Supposition, there is biting one Another, and there is (as we read it) devouring, but the truth is, the word is plainly eating one Another;
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There is biting and eating, and then in the Caveat there is the consequent of biting and eating, the act (as it were) of concoction, whereby there is a consumption of the food as to the particular nature of the same, that it may become aliment to the body;
There is biting and eating, and then in the Caveat there is the consequent of biting and eating, the act (as it were) of concoction, whereby there is a consumption of the food as to the particular nature of the same, that it may become aliment to the body;
When as meat is chewed with the teeth, and taken into the stomack, it is very neare being consumed, it is very near the losing of its own nature, that it may be turned into the nature of the body which is to be nourished thereby;
When as meat is chewed with the teeth, and taken into the stomach, it is very near being consumed, it is very near the losing of its own nature, that it may be turned into the nature of the body which is to be nourished thereby;
and even so, when they that are joyned together in any neare union upon the Earth, doe bite and devoure one another Morrally, they are very neare being consumed one of another penally, they be very neare to common ruine one with another, who through intestine divisions doe meditate and promote the particular ruine one of another.
and even so, when they that Are joined together in any near Union upon the Earth, do bite and devour one Another Morally, they Are very near being consumed one of Another penally, they be very near to Common ruin one with Another, who through intestine divisions do meditate and promote the particular ruin one of Another.
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even cutting and piercing words, whereby men doe in the metaphor of my Text, bite, and in the metaphor of the Prophet, wound and cut one another, at any distance,
even cutting and piercing words, whereby men do in the metaphor of my Text, bite, and in the metaphor of the Prophet, wound and Cut one Another, At any distance,
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so it is evident that when a man proveth pernitious to others, much of his venome whereby he is enabled to hurt lyes in his tongue-teeth, The poyson of Aspes is under their lips, saith the Apostle;
so it is evident that when a man Proves pernicious to Others, much of his venom whereby he is enabled to hurt lies in his tongue-teeth, The poison of Asps is under their lips, Says the Apostle;
so that the teeth which convey the venome of the heart from one unto another, and wherewith men in the sence of my Text, bite one another, are wounding reproaches,
so that the teeth which convey the venom of the heart from one unto Another, and wherewith men in the sense of my Text, bite one Another, Are wounding Reproaches,
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and bitter peircing words, which are uttered by one against another, and these teeth bite hardest when such reproaches and hurtfull speeches are not only uttered into the aire,
and bitter piercing words, which Are uttered by one against Another, and these teeth bite Hardest when such Reproaches and hurtful Speeches Are not only uttered into the air,
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2 The devouring or eating (for so the word doth properly signifie) which is mentioned in the Supposition, may either import a farther degree of that mischief which is done with the tongue;
2 The devouring or eating (for so the word does properly signify) which is mentioned in the Supposition, may either import a farther degree of that mischief which is done with the tongue;
and oppressing opposition of others according to the use of the phrase, Have the workers of wickednesse no knowledge, which eat up my people as if they would eat bread;
and oppressing opposition of Others according to the use of the phrase, Have the workers of wickedness no knowledge, which eat up my people as if they would eat bred;
and safety one of another, and when (which further degree of virulency usually goes along with this) there is according to mans power an open persecution,
and safety one of Another, and when (which further degree of virulency usually Goes along with this) there is according to men power an open persecution,
and oppressing opposition raised by one against another, then such men are fully come to that devouring one of another which my Text intendeth. Lastly,
and oppressing opposition raised by one against Another, then such men Are Fully come to that devouring one of Another which my Text intends. Lastly,
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and very terrible, for they import an utter and a common destruction, ready to seize upon those who are mutually guilty of this sinne of biting and devouring one another,
and very terrible, for they import an utter and a Common destruction, ready to seize upon those who Are mutually guilty of this sin of biting and devouring one Another,
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and that by the meanes and hands one of another, for that the Apostle shewed to be the dreadfull judgement which usually followes at the heeles of this sinne of mutuall biting and devouring one another,
and that by the means and hands one of Another, for that the Apostle showed to be the dreadful judgement which usually follows At the heals of this sin of mutual biting and devouring one Another,
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Intestine division is a sad preface and preparation unto utter, common, and mutuall destruction. For entrance to that which I shall now speak in prosecution of this Point:
Intestine division is a sad preface and preparation unto utter, Common, and mutual destruction. For Entrance to that which I shall now speak in prosecution of this Point:
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First, consider that the unions of men (which this Doctrine doth relate unto) are of two sorts, namely; 1 Civill or Politique. 2 Ecclesiasticall or religious.
First, Consider that the unions of men (which this Doctrine does relate unto) Are of two sorts, namely; 1 Civil or Politic. 2 Ecclesiastical or religious.
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2 There is an Ecclesiasticall union of men in relation to everlasting salvation and blessednesse; and the Doctrine of my Text holds of both, and of both expresly;
2 There is an Ecclesiastical Union of men in Relation to everlasting salvation and blessedness; and the Doctrine of my Text holds of both, and of both expressly;
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but the Apostle had especially in his eye, those raylings and contentions, those bitings and devourings which are amongst Christian brethren, whom Christian Religion doth or should neerly unite;
but the Apostle had especially in his eye, those railings and contentions, those bitings and devourings which Are among Christian brothers, whom Christian Religion does or should nearly unite;
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In relation unto men that are joyned together in Civill unions, when they bite and devoure one another, they are in great danger to be consumed one by another.
In Relation unto men that Are joined together in Civil unions, when they bite and devour one Another, they Are in great danger to be consumed one by Another.
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It is well and generally knowne that all Civill unions begin in a family, in a house, in those three combinations of Husband and Wife, Parents and Children, Governours and Servants;
It is well and generally known that all Civil unions begin in a family, in a house, in those three combinations of Husband and Wife, Parents and Children, Governors and Servants;
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and so rise to a City, and then come to a Kingdome, and by proportion if we thence ascend whither we can, to any superiour Civill union, still it is true that such a union divided in it selfe against it selfe cannot stand, divided in it selfe against it selfe; it comes to desolation;
and so rise to a city, and then come to a Kingdom, and by proportion if we thence ascend whither we can, to any superior Civil Union, still it is true that such a Union divided in it self against it self cannot stand, divided in it self against it self; it comes to desolation;
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When the Lord would expresse the utter ruine of the people of Judah (in the immediate occasion thereof) he shewed, that it should be effected by intestine division and dissention.
When the Lord would express the utter ruin of the people of Judah (in the immediate occasion thereof) he showed, that it should be effected by intestine division and dissension.
And accordingly, how home-bred divisions were the immediate occasion of the last and great destruction of Jerusalem, when the hand of Divine Justice drew out the Roman Sword against it;
And accordingly, how Homebred divisions were the immediate occasion of the last and great destruction of Jerusalem, when the hand of Divine justice drew out the Roman Sword against it;
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I need not speake, it is so famously knowne in Story, nor indeed is there any cause why to speake much, either for the expre•sing or asserting of this truth in regard of Civill States, that fretting divisions,
I need not speak, it is so famously known in Story, nor indeed is there any cause why to speak much, either for the expre•sing or asserting of this truth in regard of Civil States, that fretting divisions,
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when amongst such persons this wickednesse prevailes of unchristian biting and devouring one another, they are then in the right course to be consumed not onely one with another,
when among such Persons this wickedness prevails of unchristian biting and devouring one Another, they Are then in the right course to be consumed not only one with Another,
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but one by another, to be the most effectuall bloody instruments of each others ruine; for this I shall briefly give you foure Scripture grounds; the first is this.
but one by Another, to be the most effectual bloody Instruments of each Others ruin; for this I shall briefly give you foure Scripture grounds; the First is this.
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for whilest cursed railing and bitter opposition mutually prevaileth amongst those, who have (in profession at least) One body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme, one God and Father of all, to unite and cement together in love and tendernesse, they doe not onely disobey but trample under foot that new Commandment which the Lord Jesus Christ hath ratified for ever in his Church;
for whilst cursed railing and bitter opposition mutually prevails among those, who have (in profession At least) One body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, to unite and cement together in love and tenderness, they do not only disobey but trample under foot that new Commandment which the Lord jesus christ hath ratified for ever in his Church;
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love, they contract that high and common guilt of sinne which cannot but endanger the running of them headlong into a deep and common gulfe of destruction;
love, they contract that high and Common guilt of sin which cannot but endanger the running of them headlong into a deep and Common gulf of destruction;
however men may please themselves with their owne deceivings, this is certaine, if God be not pleased to purge out this spirit of bitternesse and enmity from amongst Christian brethren,
however men may please themselves with their own deceivings, this is certain, if God be not pleased to purge out this Spirit of bitterness and enmity from among Christian brothers,
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and to teach them living together, to walke according to the rule of love towards each other, nothing can be looked for as the fruit of the great guilt, of biting and devouring one another,
and to teach them living together, to walk according to the Rule of love towards each other, nothing can be looked for as the fruit of the great guilt, of biting and devouring one Another,
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and towards Beleevers in the hand of fatherly displeasure. Consider, that these sins of bitter railing and opposition amongst Christian brethren, doe in themselves,
and towards Believers in the hand of fatherly displeasure. Consider, that these Sins of bitter railing and opposition among Christian brothers, do in themselves,
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for what doe these sins but make the Servants of God to lay open the nakednesse one of another, to destroy the good name one of another, to weaken the hands one of another, to stop and infeeble their prayers one for another;
for what do these Sins but make the Servants of God to lay open the nakedness one of Another, to destroy the good name one of Another, to weaken the hands one of Another, to stop and enfeeble their Prayers one for Another;
to encourage the hearts, open the mouthes, and strengthen the hands of enemies to them both, to triumph in the common ruine both of one and other, promoted by the lovelesse insurrections of one against another;
to encourage the hearts, open the mouths, and strengthen the hands of enemies to them both, to triumph in the Common ruin both of one and other, promoted by the loveless insurrections of one against Another;
so the actings, or eatings rather of these courses of mutuall revilings and oppositions amongst brethren, must needs worke to bring a common and utter destruction upon them. In the third place;
so the actings, or eatings rather of these courses of mutual revilings and oppositions among brothers, must needs work to bring a Common and utter destruction upon them. In the third place;
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Now, when as strong enmity beareth sway betwixt those that should be joyned together for the mutuall support and comfort one of another, especially when they are in a world that loves them so well, that (if the God of Heaven did not tenderly love them,
Now, when as strong enmity bears sway betwixt those that should be joined together for the mutual support and Comfort one of Another, especially when they Are in a world that loves them so well, that (if the God of Heaven did not tenderly love them,
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the end of brethren embroyled in such unbrotherly contention is likely to be that which was the end of the mixed multitude of the Moabites and Ammonites and men of Seir, when they came up against Jehosaphat, It is said that the Children of Moab and Ammon stood up against the men of Seir utterly to destroy them, and when they had made an end of the Inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
the end of brothers embroiled in such unbrotherly contention is likely to be that which was the end of the mixed multitude of the Moabites and Ammonites and men of Seir, when they Come up against Jehoshaphat, It is said that the Children of Moab and Ammon stood up against the men of Seir utterly to destroy them, and when they had made an end of the Inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy Another.
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We may therefore from this and the foregoing considerations, with assurance conclude, that if bitter enmities and contests be nourished and strengthned amongst those that are neerly joyned together in the bond of Christan religion, (and should be so likewise in the truth of Christian love,) they be in greatest danger of what is expressed in my Text, That by biting and devouring one another they shall come at last to be consumed one of another.
We may Therefore from this and the foregoing considerations, with assurance conclude, that if bitter enmities and contests be nourished and strengthened among those that Are nearly joined together in the bound of Christian Religion, (and should be so likewise in the truth of Christian love,) they be in greatest danger of what is expressed in my Text, That by biting and devouring one Another they shall come At last to be consumed one of Another.
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and all the Cities of the Kingdome, unto this State singly considered and complexedly together, with the annexed Kingdomes? unto our Church and almost every branch and parcell thereof? I see no so terible an indication of common ruine approching unto us as this, that men are left so generally,
and all the Cities of the Kingdom, unto this State singly considered and complexedly together, with the annexed Kingdoms? unto our Church and almost every branch and parcel thereof? I see no so terrible an indication of Common ruin approaching unto us as this, that men Are left so generally,
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Inprosecution of this use, I suppose to speake first to civill contentions and divisions, and whilest we have them onely in our eye, this Doctrine is like to Ezekiels role that was written within and without,
Inprosecution of this use, I suppose to speak First to civil contentions and divisions, and whilst we have them only in our eye, this Doctrine is like to Ezekiel's role that was written within and without,
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For is there not such a spirit of intestine rage and bitter enmities gone out, not only into this Citie but into the whole Land, that it is (as it were) the very meat and drink of many, to be biting and devouring one another, both publiquely and in secret, in word and print;
For is there not such a Spirit of intestine rage and bitter enmities gone out, not only into this city but into the Whole Land, that it is (as it were) the very meat and drink of many, to be biting and devouring one Another, both publicly and in secret, in word and print;
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And whilst it is thus, is it not lamentable to consider how we stand upon the brinke (but that the God of Heaven doth worke beyond thought in miracles of power for our preservation) how we stand, I say, every moment upon the brinke of common destruction? I shall not adventure (it belongs not to me) to speake a word as a Statist concerning either the causes or remedies of this miserie;
And while it is thus, is it not lamentable to Consider how we stand upon the brink (but that the God of Heaven does work beyond Thought in Miracles of power for our preservation) how we stand, I say, every moment upon the brink of Common destruction? I shall not adventure (it belongs not to me) to speak a word as a Statist Concerning either the Causes or remedies of this misery;
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surely the multitude doth much mistake the cause of this mischiefe, every man almost thinkes he sees the reason hereof, here and there without himselfe in the folly, falseshood,
surely the multitude does much mistake the cause of this mischief, every man almost thinks he sees the reason hereof, Here and there without himself in the folly, falseshood,
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There is (shall I say) a shamfull, I thinke it may be better called a shamlesse practise of notorious wickednesse, in severall kinds amongst us continued to this day, we have talked of a reformation,
There is (shall I say) a shameful, I think it may be better called a shamlesse practice of notorious wickedness, in several Kinds among us continued to this day, we have talked of a Reformation,
yea, those that stand upon the watch-Tower, being required to speake the truth, can say no more nor lesse of us then what you finde in the Prophet Jeremiah, They are all grieveous revolters, they goe about with slanders, they are all corrupters, the bellowes are burnt, the lead is consumed in the fire, the melter melts but in vaine,
yea, those that stand upon the watch-Tower, being required to speak the truth, can say no more nor less of us then what you find in the Prophet Jeremiah, They Are all grievous revolters, they go about with slanders, they Are all corrupters, the bellows Are burned, the led is consumed in the fire, the melter melts but in vain,
for the wicked are not plucked away, and therefore what can the conclusion be, (without the incomprehensible actings of mercy,) but as it followes Reprobate silver shall men call them,
for the wicked Are not plucked away, and Therefore what can the conclusion be, (without the incomprehensible actings of mercy,) but as it follows Reprobate silver shall men call them,
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and universally acknowledged before hand concerning some, yet but a very little parcell of those sins that doe outface (as it were) God and men amongst us at this time:
and universally acknowledged before hand Concerning Some, yet but a very little parcel of those Sins that do outface (as it were) God and men among us At this time:
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There is that grosse hypocrisie under severall liveries, walking in our streets, for the body of hipocrisie is now adayes worne upon a great many kinds of Cloth and Colour by men who have learned the abominable art of making God and religion to serve turnes:
There is that gross hypocrisy under several liveries, walking in our streets, for the body of hypocrisy is now adays worn upon a great many Kinds of Cloth and Colour by men who have learned the abominable art of making God and Religion to serve turns:
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There is that unjust partialitie, that manifest contradiction to divine truths, that leud and loud lying, both in word and print abounding amongst us, that in regard of these and many more sins, the messengers of God may truly speake of us,
There is that unjust partiality, that manifest contradiction to divine truths, that lewd and loud lying, both in word and print abounding among us, that in regard of these and many more Sins, the messengers of God may truly speak of us,
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The shew of their countenance witnesseth against them, they have declared their sinnes as Sodome, they hide them not; For there is no hiding nor concealing of these and many the like notorious sins, they are to be seene without secret search upon the faces of the multitude:
The show of their countenance Witnesseth against them, they have declared their Sins as Sodom, they hide them not; For there is no hiding nor concealing of these and many the like notorious Sins, they Are to be seen without secret search upon the faces of the multitude:
whilst they cruelly meditate and act their owne ruine, according to that in the Prophet Jeremiah, I will dash them (saith the Lord) one against another, the fathers against the children, I will not pittie,
while they cruelly meditate and act their own ruin, according to that in the Prophet Jeremiah, I will dash them (Says the Lord) one against Another, the Father's against the children, I will not pity,
and consider whither we have not cause to be greatly humbled, and to acknowledge where the root lyes of all our imbittered inbred contentions, it is in the Prophet Isaiah, (I confesse is is a very terrible Scripture,
and Consider whither we have not cause to be greatly humbled, and to acknowledge where the root lies of all our imbittered inbred contentions, it is in the Prophet Isaiah, (I confess is is a very terrible Scripture,
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nor do know how to looke upon the God of Heaven for their refuge and refreshment in the worst of times,) the Lord saith thus at the eighteenth verse, Wickednesse burnes as the fire, it shall devour the brieres and threnes,
nor do know how to look upon the God of Heaven for their refuge and refreshment in the worst of times,) the Lord Says thus At the eighteenth verse, Wickedness burns as the fire, it shall devour the brieres and threnes,
and he shall eat on the left hand and shall not be satisfied, they shall eat every one the flesh of his owne arme, Manasseh Ephraim, Ephraim Manasseh, and they both shall be against Judah, for all this his anger is not turned away,
and he shall eat on the left hand and shall not be satisfied, they shall eat every one the Flesh of his own arm, Manasses Ephraim, Ephraim Manasses, and they both shall be against Judah, for all this his anger is not turned away,
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Oh that we might in this our day lay this to heart and learne, that whilst manifold wickednesse remaineth in height amongst us, the fire is kindled which (if infinite mercy prevent not) will burne us up, with all our multitudes and glorie,
O that we might in this our day lay this to heart and Learn, that while manifold wickedness remains in height among us, the fire is kindled which (if infinite mercy prevent not) will burn us up, with all our Multitudes and glory,
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A second cause of this division which the Scripture pointeth out, is abundance of Pride, the holy Ghost chargeth all contention upon that account; Onely by Pride cometh contention.
A second cause of this division which the Scripture pointeth out, is abundance of Pride, the holy Ghost charges all contention upon that account; Only by Pride comes contention.
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But should they pitch upon this resolution, every one to take the wall, and no man to give it, the issue would soone be justling, quarrelling and mutuall violence, threatning the speedy ruine of the place.
But should they pitch upon this resolution, every one to take the wall, and no man to give it, the issue would soon be justling, quarreling and mutual violence, threatening the speedy ruin of the place.
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I desire to leave it upon your consciences in the sight of God, whether you may not in this see much of the cause of our contentions, of our civill uncivill contentions at this time:
I desire to leave it upon your Consciences in the sighed of God, whither you may not in this see much of the cause of our contentions, of our civil Uncivil contentions At this time:
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and when that cannot be, then comes the quarrell charged indeed upon other causes, but flowing really from the spring of pride, which if it still rise and runne as at present, will never cease to fill up the measure of our state contentions.
and when that cannot be, then comes the quarrel charged indeed upon other Causes, but flowing really from the spring of pride, which if it still rise and run as At present, will never cease to fill up the measure of our state contentions.
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when it is true of any State or Kingdom, that the members thereof grow so selfish, that they looke upon all publique transactions through the spectacles of private interests;
when it is true of any State or Kingdom, that the members thereof grow so selfish, that they look upon all public transactions through the spectacles of private interests;
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let me say this (as in the presence of God) if there be any (which is greatly to be feared) who have the heart blood of Ireland, and the bowels of England, lying at the bottome of their full Bags,
let me say this (as in the presence of God) if there be any (which is greatly to be feared) who have the heart blood of Ireland, and the bowels of England, lying At the bottom of their full Bags,
and Chests, or faire Houses, and Mannours, which they have gained in these loosing times, (under what glorious pretence soever, of a regard to the publique, they shrowd themselves) God will finde them out,
and Chests, or fair Houses, and Manors, which they have gained in these losing times, (under what glorious pretence soever, of a regard to the public, they shroud themselves) God will find them out,
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and their sinne shall finde them out, and a time shall come wherein those men shall know that they can never wash their selfish hands in innocencie, from being guilty of continuing that bitter destroying Enmity, that doth now prevaile in our land.
and their sin shall find them out, and a time shall come wherein those men shall know that they can never wash their selfish hands in innocence, from being guilty of Continuing that bitter destroying Enmity, that does now prevail in our land.
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Who seeth not that finfull lusts impatient of suppression or restraint either legall or religious, began our publique quarrells which stand upon the same ground unto this day;
Who sees not that finfull Lustiest impatient of suppression or restraint either Legal or religious, began our public quarrels which stand upon the same ground unto this day;
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finfull lusts ruling in men (who are resolved not to be tamed nor tyed up from accomplishing of them) make them highly to act in the way of civill contentions and enmity, against every one of what ranck soever, who acts against their lusts.
finfull Lustiest ruling in men (who Are resolved not to be tamed nor tied up from accomplishing of them) make them highly to act in the Way of civil contentions and enmity, against every one of what rank soever, who acts against their Lustiest.
The Apostle James doth expresly lay downe this root of contentions amongst men, Whence comes Warres and Fightings amongst you? Warres amongst you, intestine, Warres and Fighting, whence come they? come they not hence (saith the Apostle) even from your lusts that warre in your members? When as men have unruly lusts fighting within them,
The Apostle James does expressly lay down this root of contentions among men, Whence comes Wars and Fightings among you? Wars among you, intestine, Wars and Fighting, whence come they? come they not hence (Says the Apostle) even from your Lustiest that war in your members? When as men have unruly Lustiest fighting within them,
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There be many men at this day that would make the world beleeve, that an endeavour to set up Presbyteriall Discipline for the purging of the Church from scandalous offence, is a great cause of those quarrells and contentions that are amongst us,
There be many men At this day that would make the world believe, that an endeavour to Set up Presbyterial Discipline for the purging of the Church from scandalous offence, is a great cause of those quarrels and contentions that Are among us,
or any grounded pretence of conscience, there be an hundred (shall I say) nay many hundreds that doe hate it and oppose it and all those that are friends to it, upon no other account but this, Of their lusts because they be afraid to be restrained thereby in those wicked lusts which Warre within them against the law of God.
or any grounded pretence of conscience, there be an hundred (shall I say) nay many hundreds that do hate it and oppose it and all those that Are Friends to it, upon no other account but this, Of their Lustiest Because they be afraid to be restrained thereby in those wicked Lustiest which War within them against the law of God.
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Because they be afraid that if that should prevaile, they should not hold the name and outward priviledges of Christianitie together with their sinfull lusts, with so much freedome as formerly they have done:
Because they be afraid that if that should prevail, they should not hold the name and outward privileges of Christianity together with their sinful Lustiest, with so much freedom as formerly they have done:
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and hands, to make good a libertie for their lusts, and in that regard rise up in an hostile enmity against all those that are any wayes active or instrumentall for their restraint.
and hands, to make good a liberty for their Lustiest, and in that regard rise up in an hostile enmity against all those that Are any ways active or instrumental for their restraint.
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Thus we have learned from the Scripture foure severall causes of our present contention viz. The open practise of notorious wickednesse, proud ambition, self-seeking,
Thus we have learned from the Scripture foure several Causes of our present contention viz. The open practice of notorious wickedness, proud ambition, self-seeking,
That we may by the mercy of God attaine deliverance from this civill bitternesse and enmity, I shall direct you to the meanes which may be of force to remove the forementioned causes of this our present miserie, remove the cause, you cure the disease,
That we may by the mercy of God attain deliverance from this civil bitterness and enmity, I shall Direct you to the means which may be of force to remove the forementioned Causes of this our present misery, remove the cause, you cure the disease,
That these evill causes of our civill contentions may be removed, the servants of God ought to mourne over them in private in their addresses to the Lord, according to that of the Prophet Jeremiah, If you will not heare, my soule shall weepe in secret for your pride:
That these evil Causes of our civil contentions may be removed, the Servants of God ought to mourn over them in private in their Addresses to the Lord, according to that of the Prophet Jeremiah, If you will not hear, my soul shall weep in secret for your pride:
Mourne all ye that are Gods hidden ones, mourne in secret for the open wickednesse, the pride, the selfishnesse, the sinfull lusts which prevaile in the land:
Mourn all you that Are God's hidden ones, mourn in secret for the open wickedness, the pride, the selfishness, the sinful Lustiest which prevail in the land:
The servants of God ought to mourne over these sinnes in speciall confessions when they appeare in dayes of solemne humiliation before the Lord At such times the servants of God should with Ezra, take shame to themselves and lye in the dust for these notorious sins, this pride, this selfishnesse, these lusts which worke our ruine;
The Servants of God ought to mourn over these Sins in special confessions when they appear in days of solemn humiliation before the Lord At such times the Servants of God should with Ezra, take shame to themselves and lie in the dust for these notorious Sins, this pride, this selfishness, these Lustiest which work our ruin;
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and therefore Gods people should fix their eyes on the Lord Christ, as that mediator by whom their prayers are made effectuall with their God and Father,
and Therefore God's people should fix their eyes on the Lord christ, as that Mediator by whom their Prayers Are made effectual with their God and Father,
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and then as occasion is offered to reprove them in others, unto all which duties beleevers are made sufficient, not through their owne power, but as being able to doe all things through Christ that strengthneth them,
and then as occasion is offered to reprove them in Others, unto all which duties believers Are made sufficient, not through their own power, but as being able to do all things through christ that strengtheneth them,
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and were this course taken for the removing of these corruptions which are the occasion of our miserable contentions, I cannot but beleeve, that wee might with abundance of comfort expect to have the spirit of virulencie cast out of the land, at least wise so farre cast out,
and were this course taken for the removing of these corruptions which Are the occasion of our miserable contentions, I cannot but believe, that we might with abundance of Comfort expect to have the Spirit of virulency cast out of the land, At least wise so Far cast out,
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I hope a contention might be named which could like Aarons rod swallow up all those other contentions which the infernall Master of Magicians hath throwne in amongst us;
I hope a contention might be nam which could like Aaron's rod swallow up all those other contentions which the infernal Master of Magicians hath thrown in among us;
The contention, I speake of and move for, is this, that every man would contend to goe before each other in the example of a reall reformation, in regard of the forementioned and the like hatefull and hurtfull evills which lye at the root of our contentions,
The contention, I speak of and move for, is this, that every man would contend to go before each other in the Exampl of a real Reformation, in regard of the forementioned and the like hateful and hurtful evils which lie At the root of our contentions,
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I know many talke of prayer that know not how to goe to God by Christ to lay a prayer at his feet, I forbid not such to pray, not knowing how farre the voyce of nature groaning under pressures may prevaile with a faithfull and gracious Creator,
I know many talk of prayer that know not how to go to God by christ to lay a prayer At his feet, I forbid not such to pray, not knowing how Far the voice of nature groaning under pressures may prevail with a faithful and gracious Creator,
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but let every one that can pray in the name of our prevailing Mediator, who hath a promise of gracious audience, pray for the peace of our ferusalem, pray for the peace of the land of our Nativitie and habitation, pray for the peace of the Kingdome, and pray in faith.
but let every one that can pray in the name of our prevailing Mediator, who hath a promise of gracious audience, pray for the peace of our ferusalem, pray for the peace of the land of our Nativity and habitation, pray for the peace of the Kingdom, and pray in faith.
Follow peace with all men, (with that cautionarie addition) and holiness•. Universall peace is to be pressed after as farre as possibly may stand with due regard to holinesse, Follow peace with all men,
Follow peace with all men, (with that cautionary addition) and holiness•. Universal peace is to be pressed After as Far as possibly may stand with due regard to holiness, Follow peace with all men,
but with this proviso, that the streame of judgement according to righteousnesse may run in the channell of safe and saving mercie as much as may be, considering that there shall be judgement without mercy, to him that shewes no mercy and mercy rejoyces against judgement; As farre as a due respect to holinesse, and judgement according to righteousnesse doth admit, there ought to be in all a conscionable pursuance of peace with all men,
but with this proviso, that the stream of judgement according to righteousness may run in the channel of safe and Saving mercy as much as may be, considering that there shall be judgement without mercy, to him that shows no mercy and mercy rejoices against judgement; As Far as a due respect to holiness, and judgement according to righteousness does admit, there ought to be in all a conscionable pursuance of peace with all men,
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Now then for you that are the Inhabitants of this great City (not to reproach you by ripping up any of those flaming contentions which appeare amongst you, the Lord avert the evill which they threaten for his mercies sake) let me speake unto you as one that desires seriously the peace and welfare of this place, be exhorted to pray for,
Now then for you that Are the Inhabitants of this great city (not to reproach you by ripping up any of those flaming contentions which appear among you, the Lord avert the evil which they threaten for his Mercies sake) let me speak unto you as one that Desires seriously the peace and welfare of this place, be exhorted to pray for,
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Doe not you see that a sweeping destruction is ready to invade you at the wide gate of your divisions? and let the Inhabitants of this land be perswaded with due respect to righteousnesse and holinesse to follow peace, with all those that are together with themselves Members of this State.
Do not you see that a sweeping destruction is ready to invade you At the wide gate of your divisions? and let the Inhabitants of this land be persuaded with due respect to righteousness and holiness to follow peace, with all those that Are together with themselves Members of this State.
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and if it be possible the King and Kingdome, the head and Members of our State, into a bond of peace and love, that there may be a sweet joyning of all together for the mutuall defence, securitie,
and if it be possible the King and Kingdom, the head and Members of our State, into a bound of peace and love, that there may be a sweet joining of all together for the mutual defence, security,
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and pursue a stable peace betwixt the nations, that these three Lands may be as a threefold Cord twisted together in the hand of Gods mercy, to such a strength as shall not need to feare the force or furie of any publique or common Enemy.
and pursue a stable peace betwixt the Nations, that these three Lands may be as a threefold Cord twisted together in the hand of God's mercy, to such a strength as shall not need to Fear the force or fury of any public or Common Enemy.
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It were very happy if this speech of the Apostle in my text might generally ring throughout the Kingdome yea throughout the Kingdomes, If ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye he not consumed one of another.
It were very happy if this speech of the Apostle in my text might generally ring throughout the Kingdom yea throughout the Kingdoms, If you bite and devour one Another, take heed that you he not consumed one of Another.
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There is a very great danger of a common consumption, whilst men goe on in so much particular bitternesse, fomenting civill divisions and contentions amongst themselves;
There is a very great danger of a Common consumption, while men go on in so much particular bitterness, fomenting civil divisions and contentions among themselves;
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And are there not such amongst us? are there not such in the the Kingdome? in the Kingdomes at this day? who like bellowes filled with the arie of Hell, doe continually breath out lying suggestions,
And Are there not such among us? Are there not such in the the Kingdom? in the Kingdoms At this day? who like bellows filled with the Aria of Hell, do continually breath out lying suggestions,
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and studied intimations of grounds of jealousie amongst brethren, for no other end but to blow up an everlasting contention in the land and betweene the Kingdomes, that they whom God hath greatly blessed, may at the length be sadly ruined together? shall such men be so diligent to divide and to de stroy,
and studied intimations of grounds of jealousy among brothers, for no other end but to blow up an everlasting contention in the land and between the Kingdoms, that they whom God hath greatly blessed, may At the length be sadly ruined together? shall such men be so diligent to divide and to de stroy,
and pray for a peacefull union of Parlialiament, City, Army, Country, Magistracie, Ministerie? and (if God have such a mercie in store for us) of him with all, whom we would be glad to enjoy as head of all, in faithfulnesse and righteousnesse, that there may be an union of all in the feare of God almighty, to be really assistant one to another as fellowmembers of the same State,
and pray for a peaceful Union of Parliament, city, Army, Country, Magistracy, Ministry? and (if God have such a mercy in store for us) of him with all, whom we would be glad to enjoy as head of all, in faithfulness and righteousness, that there may be an Union of all in the Fear of God almighty, to be really assistant one to Another as fellowmembers of the same State,
I shall say no more to this point but what you finde in the epistle of James, namely That the wisedome which is from above, (heavenly wisedom) it is, First pure, then peaceable, gentle, easie to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partialitie,
I shall say no more to this point but what you find in the epistle of James, namely That the Wisdom which is from above, (heavenly Wisdom) it is, First pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality,
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Therefore let all with a due respect unto the glory of the God of Heaven, in maintenance of holinesse and righteousnesse, (which I lay still as the foundation and boundstone of our peace) be ever carefull to promote and maintaine an universall civill peace in this and the annext Kingdomes, which may be the foundation of comfort and safety to us and our posterities. Thus I come to speake
Therefore let all with a due respect unto the glory of the God of Heaven, in maintenance of holiness and righteousness, (which I lay still as the Foundation and boundstone of our peace) be ever careful to promote and maintain an universal civil peace in this and the annexed Kingdoms, which may be the Foundation of Comfort and safety to us and our Posterities. Thus I come to speak
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Unto the second kinde of biting and devouring, which the Apostle had a speciall eye unto in my Text. And now I am to enter upon a very sad argument, to mourne over the bitter railings and oppositions which mutually prevaile amongst many brethren, joyning together in the confession of the same faith,
Unto the second kind of biting and devouring, which the Apostle had a special eye unto in my Text. And now I am to enter upon a very sad argument, to mourn over the bitter railings and oppositions which mutually prevail among many brothers, joining together in the Confessi of the same faith,
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I doe not bewaile the zeale of any brethren, who in a way of love and faithfulnesse doe give testimonie to the truth of Jesus, against those wicked, damnable, blasphemies,
I do not bewail the zeal of any brothers, who in a Way of love and faithfulness do give testimony to the truth of jesus, against those wicked, damnable, Blasphemies,
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Doe I bewaile the Christian zeale of any, who with Christian moderation, fervencie, and sinceritie, doe publiquely rebuke those publique sinnes which carry with them a direct opposition against truth and holinesse,
Do I bewail the Christian zeal of any, who with Christian moderation, fervency, and sincerity, do publicly rebuke those public Sins which carry with them a Direct opposition against truth and holiness,
Neither doe I bewaile the six'd stedfastnesse of the hearts of those who doe hold close unto truths, those truths which they have formerly received and learned from the word of truth, against all that contradict and oppose the same:
Neither do I bewail the sixed steadfastness of the hearts of those who do hold close unto truths, those truths which they have formerly received and learned from the word of truth, against all that contradict and oppose the same:
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Doe I bewaile the endeavours of those who desire and labour to see Church-Discipline, according to the word of God, established with vigor and activitie in our land,
Do I bewail the endeavours of those who desire and labour to see Church discipline, according to the word of God, established with vigor and activity in our land,
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For there is beyond all this, that insufferable rage and violent strife of tongues, that railing and bitternesse appearing in our land, amongst those who have good grounds to build Christian love and union upon, that we have cause to blush,
For there is beyond all this, that insufferable rage and violent strife of tongues, that railing and bitterness appearing in our land, among those who have good grounds to built Christian love and Union upon, that we have cause to blush,
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but the truth is, it is too late to talke of concealing that folly which is openly laid before the eyes of the world, by many of those, of all sides, whom yet I dare not give up as men wholly destitute of unfained regard unto the living God:
but the truth is, it is too late to talk of concealing that folly which is openly laid before the eyes of the world, by many of those, of all sides, whom yet I Dare not give up as men wholly destitute of unfeigned regard unto the living God:
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I will not discusse how farre grace may lye at the root of that zeale which fleshly corruption may transport unto such a distemper as bringeth forth bitter railing against brethren, that would be to long too speake of;
I will not discuss how Far grace may lie At the root of that zeal which fleshly corruption may transport unto such a distemper as brings forth bitter railing against brothers, that would be to long too speak of;
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or whether it be from corruption only working under a pretence of grace, evident it is, that there is a palpable and grosse miscarriage in this kinde amongst us at this day, to the dishonour of God and to the reproach of the Gospell,
or whither it be from corruption only working under a pretence of grace, evident it is, that there is a palpable and gross miscarriage in this kind among us At this day, to the dishonour of God and to the reproach of the Gospel,
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and I doubt not but much to the weakening of the hands and hearts of those that feare the Lord I shall not adventure to presse farther into this point,
and I doubt not but much to the weakening of the hands and hearts of those that Fear the Lord I shall not adventure to press farther into this point,
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And in this which I shall now bewaile, I'le speake impartially, I doe not know on either hand which of the differing parties amongst us is more or lesse guilty, in regard of the miscarriage so notorious in this kinde:
And in this which I shall now bewail, I'll speak impartially, I do not know on either hand which of the differing parties among us is more or less guilty, in regard of the miscarriage so notorious in this kind:
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and printed in the most unlovely Characters of bitternesse and despight, it is so plaine, posterities will reade the follie and madnesse of men amongst us.
and printed in the most unlovely Characters of bitterness and despite, it is so plain, Posterities will read the folly and madness of men among us.
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For whereas charity should cover a multitude of sinnes, charity it selfe is cover'd, and many as if they were strongly engaged thereunto, studiously lay out the offences of brethren in print, with some advantages,
For whereas charity should cover a multitude of Sins, charity it self is covered, and many as if they were strongly engaged thereunto, studiously lay out the offences of brothers in print, with Some advantages,
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yea lay on offences upon brethren with boldnesse, which no eye (but that which is dazeled with envious jea lousie) no heart (but that which is braced with malicious partialitie) could ever have seene or adjudged them guilty of.
yea lay on offences upon brothers with boldness, which no eye (but that which is dazzled with envious Jew lousy) no heart (but that which is braced with malicious partiality) could ever have seen or adjudged them guilty of.
The miscarriage of many in this kinde, at this time is such, that charity it selfe is put often-times to the stresse, to be charitable towards such men as doe please themselves in such uncharitable practises:
The miscarriage of many in this kind, At this time is such, that charity it self is put oftentimes to the stress, to be charitable towards such men as do please themselves in such uncharitable practises:
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If one man be so mad as to fire his tongue at Hell (for so the Apostle saith of a wicked tongue that it is a fire kindled at Hell ) and then spit he cares not whom in the face with scorching reproaches, in this case a Christian man is bound so far to tender his owne esteeme,
If one man be so mad as to fire his tongue At Hell (for so the Apostle Says of a wicked tongue that it is a fire kindled At Hell) and then spit he Cares not whom in the face with scorching Reproaches, in this case a Christian man is bound so Far to tender his own esteem,
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and scorne to meet any miscarrying brother upon such a field, as they have cause to be ashamed once to appeare in who are the servants of that blessed master, who being reviled reviled not againe.
and scorn to meet any miscarrying brother upon such a field, as they have cause to be ashamed once to appear in who Are the Servants of that blessed master, who being reviled reviled not again.
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Howsoever therefore I deny not, but that the servants of God may have their severall apprehensions in some Doctrinall or Practicall points of Religion,
Howsoever Therefore I deny not, but that the Servants of God may have their several apprehensions in Some Doctrinal or Practical points of Religion,
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may not all this be done in love, without railing-bitternesse, without biting and devouring one another? Must teeth of necessity come into the tongue-combate? Cannot it possibly be that Christian men may argue either in word,
may not all this be done in love, without railing-bitternesse, without biting and devouring one Another? Must teeth of necessity come into the tongue-combat? Cannot it possibly be that Christian men may argue either in word,
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there be now adays, the maine of whose religion standeth in sleighting and reviling all those as utterly irreligious, who doe not keepe peace with them in what they call religion;
there be now adais, the main of whose Religion Stands in Slighting and reviling all those as utterly irreligious, who do not keep peace with them in what they call Religion;
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and hence it is, that so many religious persons (in their owne esteeme at least) doe most irreligiously breake out into this wicked course of biting and devouring such, whom a little love would teach them to call brethren:
and hence it is, that so many religious Persons (in their own esteem At least) do most irreligiously break out into this wicked course of biting and devouring such, whom a little love would teach them to call brothers:
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How glad would any Minister of Jesus Christ be, might, he apply a remedie to this maladie? I dare not adventure upon any long discourse about this necessarie subject, the time will not admit it,
How glad would any Minister of jesus christ be, might, he apply a remedy to this malady? I Dare not adventure upon any long discourse about this necessary Subject, the time will not admit it,
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and I would be glad that they may be said unto mine owne, and all our hearts, that this miferable distemper which is among brethren may be removed. The rules are these
and I would be glad that they may be said unto mine own, and all our hearts, that this miferable distemper which is among brothers may be removed. The rules Are these
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Put on therefore (as the elect of God, holy and beloved,) bowels of mercie, kindnesse humblenesse of minde, meeknesse, long suffering forbearing one another,
Put on Therefore (as the elect of God, holy and Beloved,) bowels of mercy, kindness humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering forbearing one Another,
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Oh be thankfull, let every one that knowes the Lord Jesus as his head, be thankfull that he is called into one body, with every one who is by the faith of the truth of the Gospell joyned to the Lord Iesus.
O be thankful, let every one that knows the Lord jesus as his head, be thankful that he is called into one body, with every one who is by the faith of the truth of the Gospel joined to the Lord Iesus.
It may be that differing apprehensions, concerning some truths or practises of religion, may arise beteewne him and some other persons, who doe notwithstaning (together with himselfe) hold fast the faith of the truth of the Gospell.
It may be that differing apprehensions, Concerning Some truths or practises of Religion, may arise beteewne him and Some other Persons, who do notwithstanding (together with himself) hold fast the faith of the truth of the Gospel.
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and then consider how peacefully and under what a strict law of love, it becometh those to live that are fellow members of Jesus Christ and of one another in his mysticall body.
and then Consider how peacefully and under what a strict law of love, it Becometh those to live that Are fellow members of jesus christ and of one Another in his mystical body.
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Let nothing be done through strife and vaine glorie, but in lowlinesse of minde, let each esteeme other better then themselves, looke not every man on his owne things,
Let nothing be done through strife and vain glory, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better then themselves, look not every man on his own things,
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and on the contrary side, the Servants of God be induced instead of provoking to wrath, to provoke one another to love and good workes, we might no doubt expect a suddaine change of the face of the Church of God in our Land, no lesse glorious then of midnights darkenesse into a noone-dayes brightnesse.
and on the contrary side, the Servants of God be induced instead of provoking to wrath, to provoke one Another to love and good works, we might not doubt expect a sudden change of the face of the Church of God in our Land, no less glorious then of midnights darkness into a noone-days brightness.
they provoke us to anger by words and actions, and can we possibly live in love and peace with them? Grant all that these pretend, say that brethren be so vile,
they provoke us to anger by words and actions, and can we possibly live in love and peace with them? Grant all that these pretend, say that brothers be so vile,
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so forgetfull of their duty as to provoke others greatly unto wrath, yet should not this put other Christian Brethren from a serious endeavour according to their duty, to provoke even those who provoke them to wrath to love, and to good workes:
so forgetful of their duty as to provoke Others greatly unto wrath, yet should not this put other Christian Brothers from a serious endeavour according to their duty, to provoke even those who provoke them to wrath to love, and to good works:
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yea we should see the Church of God amongst us to looke out, as the expression is in the Song of Solomon, Beautifull as Tirz•h, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an Army with banners.
yea we should see the Church of God among us to look out, as the expression is in the Song of Solomon, Beautiful as Tirz•h, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an Army with banners.
Consider of it seriously I beseech you in regard of both unions, Civill, and that which is Religious, that division threatens destruction, and embowelled contention utter ruine;
Consider of it seriously I beseech you in regard of both unions, Civil, and that which is Religious, that division threatens destruction, and emboweled contention utter ruin;
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* Certaine it is that some bookes which had truth for their center, yet because they have wanted temperance, modestie, and urbanitie for their circumference, have (to the great prejudice of the truth) hardened the adversarie in their errors; and by their bitter invectives vvhetted them not only to defend themselves and to offend in the like, but many times (being thereby urged to write) to defend the error it selfe to the hurt of many which otherwise might have vanished away without any contradiction.
* Certain it is that Some books which had truth for their centre, yet Because they have wanted temperance, modesty, and urbanity for their circumference, have (to the great prejudice of the truth) hardened the adversary in their errors; and by their bitter invectives whetted them not only to defend themselves and to offend in the like, but many times (being thereby urged to write) to defend the error it self to the hurt of many which otherwise might have vanished away without any contradiction.
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