Gospel-libertie in the extensions limitations of it. Wherein is laid down an exact way to end the present dissentions, and to preserve future peace among the Saints. VVhereunto is added good newes from heaven; to the worst of sinners on earth. The former in nine sermons on 1 Cor. 10. 23. All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expeaient. The latter in three sermons on Luke 2. 10. Feare not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. By Walter Cradock late preacher at All-Hallows Great in London;
THese words that I have read to you, they are the conclusion of Pauls answer to certaine Questions that the Corinthians (it seems in writing) had proposed to him.
THese words that I have read to you, they Are the conclusion of Paul's answer to certain Questions that the Corinthians (it seems in writing) had proposed to him.
Whether it were lawfull for a man under the Gospel to marrie? Because it seems they thought the profession of the Gospel such a holy thing in old time (otherwise than Professors do now,) that they thought it a kind of defilement to that spirituall and glorious profession to marrie. That was one question. Another was Chapter 7.4.
Whither it were lawful for a man under the Gospel to marry? Because it seems they Thought the profession of the Gospel such a holy thing in old time (otherwise than Professors do now,) that they Thought it a kind of defilement to that spiritual and glorious profession to marry. That was one question. another was Chapter 7.4.
Then the servants that were believers, and their masters unbelievers, they wrote, and asked whether they in conscience should seek their freedom? He answers that also.
Then the Servants that were believers, and their Masters unbelievers, they wrote, and asked whither they in conscience should seek their freedom? He answers that also.
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for, an Idol is nothing; and to marrie it is lawfull, so it be in the Lord: but yet in the New Testament you should look higher than that which is lawfull,
for, an Idol is nothing; and to marry it is lawful, so it be in the Lord: but yet in the New Testament you should look higher than that which is lawful,
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It is lawfull to marrie, it is lawfull for a believer to keep his unbelieving wife, it is awfull for a servant to abide with his master, though he be an unbeliever:
It is lawful to marry, it is lawful for a believer to keep his unbelieving wife, it is awful for a servant to abide with his master, though he be an unbeliever:
Secondly, here is a restriction, an exception against that rule, that although All things be lawfull, all things are not expedient, all things edefie not.
Secondly, Here is a restriction, an exception against that Rule, that although All things be lawful, all things Are not expedient, all things edefie not.
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[ ALL ] By ALL here you are not to understand, ALL universally, as it is often used in the Scripture, that is, ALL excepting more, as in Exod. 1.6. The people of Israel, and ALL that generation died.
[ ALL ] By ALL Here you Are not to understand, ALL universally, as it is often used in the Scripture, that is, ALL excepting more, as in Exod 1.6. The people of Israel, and ALL that generation died.
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Now you are not to understand ALL in this place so, as though that all things were lawfull, that is, that there is liberty for people to doe what they list now, men may sweare and lie,
Now you Are not to understand ALL in this place so, as though that all things were lawful, that is, that there is liberty for people to do what they list now, men may swear and lie,
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and that all is taken for many, I might shew at large in Scripture it is very usuall, Psal. 118 saith David, ALL nations rose up against me, and compassed me about.
and that all is taken for many, I might show At large in Scripture it is very usual, Psalm 118 Says David, ALL Nations rose up against me, and compassed me about.
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God passed by it, but there was a law for that There were but a few things (I will not say none) but were absolutely sinful or absolutely lawful in the old Testament. All things are LAWFULL.
God passed by it, but there was a law for that There were but a few things (I will not say none) but were absolutely sinful or absolutely lawful in the old Testament. All things Are LAWFUL.
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for there is nothing almost but in some places, and at some times, and for some persons are expedient [ E XPEDIENT ] What is that? It doth not edifie, it doth not beseeme the profession of Jesus Christ;
for there is nothing almost but in Some places, and At Some times, and for Some Persons Are expedient [ E XPEDIENT ] What is that? It does not edify, it does not beseem the profession of jesus christ;
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it is not lovely, it is not venerable, it is not true, it is not honourable, it doth not edifie the brethren, it doth not win sinners, it doth not adorne the Gospel, it doth not become our profession. When he saith all things are not expedient, it is,
it is not lovely, it is not venerable, it is not true, it is not honourable, it does not edify the brothers, it does not win Sinners, it does not adorn the Gospel, it does not become our profession. When he Says all things Are not expedient, it is,
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The Saints under the new Testament, they are not so strictly bound in point of LAWFULNES as the Saints were in the old Testament. The Second is this, that
The Saints under the new Testament, they Are not so strictly bound in point of LAWFULNES as the Saints were in the old Testament. The Second is this, that
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That is, many things in the new Testament are lawful for the Saints to doe, that were not lawfull in the old Testament: or, there is a greater latitude, there is more space, for a Christian,
That is, many things in the new Testament Are lawful for the Saints to do, that were not lawful in the old Testament: or, there is a greater latitude, there is more Molle, for a Christian,
If you will give me leave to tell you my thoughts upon these words, I conceive that the meaning of it is this, that Christ Jesus saw poore people trudging in the way to Heaven (as they thought) and every one thought to be saved in his own way and labour:
If you will give me leave to tell you my thoughts upon these words, I conceive that the meaning of it is this, that christ jesus saw poor people trudging in the Way to Heaven (as they Thought) and every one Thought to be saved in his own Way and labour:
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Now I say, (with submission) I think the meaning is not as we usually take it, come to me all yee that are laden with sin, and receive salvation, (though that be true) but yee that wearie your selves with the yoke and burthen of your own righteousnesse, and labouring to fulfill the law;
Now I say, (with submission) I think the meaning is not as we usually take it, come to me all ye that Are laden with since, and receive salvation, (though that be true) but ye that weary your selves with the yoke and burden of your own righteousness, and labouring to fulfil the law;
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That is, not only in respect that we have more grace in the New Testāent than there was in the Old, (though that be true) but in it selfe, the way by Jesus Christ, the way to Heaven,
That is, not only in respect that we have more grace in the New Testanent than there was in the Old, (though that be true) but in it self, the Way by jesus christ, the Way to Heaven,
and salvation in obedience to Christ, is a lighter burden and an easier yoke, than the way that the Saints had (as it were) by works in the Old-Testament,
and salvation in Obedience to christ, is a lighter burden and an Easier yoke, than the Way that the Saints had (as it were) by works in the Old-Testament,
or that sinners now have, that are out of Christ. In Phil. 4.8. Finally my brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure;
or that Sinners now have, that Are out of christ. In Philip 4.8. Finally my brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure;
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but I will make a generall rule, If you finde any thing that is true, any thing that is honest, any thing that is honourable, or venerable, any thing that is lovely, or any thing that is of good report, if there be any vertue, or praise, think of those things, lay hold on those things;
but I will make a general Rule, If you find any thing that is true, any thing that is honest, any thing that is honourable, or venerable, any thing that is lovely, or any thing that is of good report, if there be any virtue, or praise, think of those things, lay hold on those things;
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For they might say, a thing may be pure, and not lawfull it may be lovely, and venerable, and not lawfull; O, saith he, talk not of lawful, you should not walk so much by that rule,
For they might say, a thing may be pure, and not lawful it may be lovely, and venerable, and not lawful; Oh, Says he, talk not of lawful, you should not walk so much by that Rule,
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I will propose one place more, because I desire that you may understand this point, 2 Cor. 9. Where Paul doth shew them by his owne example, that it was not fit for them to look to lawful things only, but to what is expedient:
I will propose one place more, Because I desire that you may understand this point, 2 Cor. 9. Where Paul does show them by his own Exampl, that it was not fit for them to look to lawful things only, but to what is expedient:
for saith he, may I not lead about a Sister as well as Peter, and others? May I not marrie as well as they? and live by my preaching as well as other men? Doth not the Law of God say, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the Oxe that treadeth out the corne? Yet I did none of these things, I did not marrie,
for Says he, may I not led about a Sister as well as Peter, and Others? May I not marry as well as they? and live by my preaching as well as other men? Does not the Law of God say, Thou shalt not muzzle the Mouth of the Ox that treadeth out the corn? Yet I did none of these things, I did not marry,
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as under the law, that I might gaine them that are under the law, to them that are without law as without law, being not without law to God, I become every thing to all men, that by all meanes I might gaine some.
as under the law, that I might gain them that Are under the law, to them that Are without law as without law, being not without law to God, I become every thing to all men, that by all means I might gain Some.
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Paul would be a Jew with the Jewes, and a Gentile with the Gentiles, he would be strong with the strong, and weak with the weak; how could he complie thus to win and save soules,
Paul would be a Jew with the Jews, and a Gentile with the Gentiles, he would be strong with the strong, and weak with the weak; how could he comply thus to win and save Souls,
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and the Saints may apply themselves to, for the glory of God and the good of others? But Paul he was not without law to God; that is, in his soule and spirit he did keep close to God.
and the Saints may apply themselves to, for the glory of God and the good of Others? But Paul he was not without law to God; that is, in his soul and Spirit he did keep close to God.
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but it seems things were not much determined, when Paul could be a Jew with the Jews, & a Gentile with the Gentiles, as if he had not known the Jews, & as he saith, catch them by guile. Not as a cunning abominable creature,
but it seems things were not much determined, when Paul could be a Jew with the jews, & a Gentile with the Gentiles, as if he had not known the jews, & as he Says, catch them by guile. Not as a cunning abominable creature,
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he could be all things to all men, which he could not have been, if there had not been a latitude in the Gospel, that people may use for the glory of God, and the good of others.
he could be all things to all men, which he could not have been, if there had not been a latitude in the Gospel, that people may use for the glory of God, and the good of Others.
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The first is, what are those things that you say are lawful now under the new Testament, that were not in the Old? wherein is that latitude? what is admitted that was not then?
The First is, what Are those things that you say Are lawful now under the new Testament, that were not in the Old? wherein is that latitude? what is admitted that was not then?
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than God by Moses did in the Old? For could not the Son of God, be so faithfull as Moses that was a servant (I speake with reerence) why could he not be as strict as Moses?
than God by Moses did in the Old? For could not the Son of God, be so faithful as Moses that was a servant (I speak with reerence) why could he not be as strict as Moses?
Only take that with this exception, that if you be Saints and borne againe new creatures, you are bound to doe this [ I shall shew upon what grounds and motives anon ] but the curse,
Only take that with this exception, that if you be Saints and born again new creatures, you Are bound to do this [ I shall show upon what grounds and motives anon ] but the curse,
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So, this libertie, and latitude it lies not at all in the morall law of God, those commands of God those last for ever there is no gap opened there. Wherein then is it:
So, this liberty, and latitude it lies not At all in the moral law of God, those commands of God those last for ever there is no gap opened there. Wherein then is it:
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in the new Testament we are freed from them. I need not name many places. In Gal. 5.1. compared with verse 13. Standfast in the libertie wherewith Christ hath made you free, and be not brought back into bondage.
in the new Testament we Are freed from them. I need not name many places. In Gal. 5.1. compared with verse 13. Standfast in the liberty wherewith christ hath made you free, and be not brought back into bondage.
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for if you looke Act. 15. the Apostles and Elders there say of the ceremonies, neither we nor our fathers were able to beare them, they were so heavie.
for if you look Act. 15. thee Apostles and Elders there say of the ceremonies, neither we nor our Father's were able to bear them, they were so heavy.
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so I say, there is so much more roome for you, that unlesse Popish Mosaicall spirits bring them in againe, Christ Jesus hath removed them. That is one thing.
so I say, there is so much more room for you, that unless Popish Mosaical spirits bring them in again, christ jesus hath removed them. That is one thing.
neither doe I meane (to speak properly) that he hath not tied them for the manner; but for circumstance; and some circumstances too, it may be, God hath tied us to.
neither do I mean (to speak properly) that he hath not tied them for the manner; but for circumstance; and Some Circumstances too, it may be, God hath tied us to.
But in the new Testament, take the chiefe of the holy Ordinances, the Supper of the Lord, we see Christ when he was betrayed, he took bread and wine, saying, This is my body, and this is my blood, and there is an end.
But in the new Testament, take the chief of the holy Ordinances, the Supper of the Lord, we see christ when he was betrayed, he took bred and wine, saying, This is my body, and this is my blood, and there is an end.
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because they in the old Testament were Servants, as it were; and we under the new Testament are Sonnes. You shall read, Gal. 4.1. that the heire as long as he is a childe, differs not from a servant.
Because they in the old Testament were Servants, as it were; and we under the new Testament Are Sons. You shall read, Gal. 4.1. that the heir as long as he is a child, differs not from a servant.
Another thing is this, that they were sonnes too, (though they were as servants) but they were in their minority, they were under Tutors and Governours, till the time appointed of the Father;
another thing is this, that they were Sons too, (though they were as Servants) but they were in their minority, they were under Tutors and Governors, till the time appointed of the Father;
So when we were grown to full yeares, as we are under the Gospel, the Lord Jesus hath broken and dissolved those little childish lawes, those beggerly Rudiments: those A. B. C. lawes and accidences wet for children, the child is led by the sleeve, and reads with a feskew:
So when we were grown to full Years, as we Are under the Gospel, the Lord jesus hath broken and dissolved those little childish laws, those beggarly Rudiments: those A. B. C. laws and accidences wet for children, the child is led by the sleeve, and reads with a feskew:
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the Lord hath broken these, and the reason is good that these should be dissolved, and the people of God should not be tied as when they were children.
the Lord hath broken these, and the reason is good that these should be dissolved, and the people of God should not be tied as when they were children.
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Thirdly, another reason is this, that the Saints under the new Testament were to have more of the Spirit of God to teach them within what is the will of God,
Thirdly, Another reason is this, that the Saints under the new Testament were to have more of the Spirit of God to teach them within what is the will of God,
Therefore we see in 1 Joh. 2. that John himselfe being accounted, and that deservedly, the most spirituall Apostle of all, Little Children (saith he) you have an anointing, and I need not teach you.
Therefore we see in 1 John 2. that John himself being accounted, and that deservedly, the most spiritual Apostle of all, Little Children (Says he) you have an anointing, and I need not teach you.
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Therefore under the new Testament the Lord having appointed to poure out abundance of his Spirit upon his people, he thinks it unfit to goe and make such endlesse lawes as were in the old Testament.
Therefore under the new Testament the Lord having appointed to pour out abundance of his Spirit upon his people, he thinks it unfit to go and make such endless laws as were in the old Testament.
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than to them, it is, because the Lords purpose and designe was, under the new Testament, to set up a spirituall kingdome: all the old things, the services and offerings in the old law, were but signes and shadowes of spirituall worship.
than to them, it is, Because the lords purpose and Design was, under the new Testament, to Set up a spiritual Kingdom: all the old things, the services and offerings in the old law, were but Signs and shadows of spiritual worship.
so in the new Testament, in every leafe, and line almost, the spirituall worship is set down in the serving of God and Christ and the outward in a sort is vayled.
so in the new Testament, in every leaf, and line almost, the spiritual worship is Set down in the serving of God and christ and the outward in a sort is veiled.
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How hard is it to break a drunkard of his custome? as hard as to wash a Blackmore white. Now this people being a customed foure thousand yeares to serve God with offerings,
How hard is it to break a drunkard of his custom? as hard as to wash a Blackmore white. Now this people being a customed foure thousand Years to serve God with offerings,
unlesse there were something internall, the externall did not please God, My soule abhorres your sacrifices, &c. So in the new Testament much more, the Lord doth not regard outward worship at all, without the inward; and the inward is almost all that God looks after.
unless there were something internal, the external did not please God, My soul abhors your Sacrifices, etc. So in the new Testament much more, the Lord does not regard outward worship At all, without the inward; and the inward is almost all that God looks After.
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For in Christ Jesus, saith he, that is, in the dayes of Christ, in the new Testament, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails, but faith that worketh by love.
For in christ jesus, Says he, that is, in the days of christ, in the new Testament, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails, but faith that works by love.
as farre as God hath set them down, but talk not so much of them) but faith that worketh by love, see there be that. So in Gal. 6.15. the same words almost:
as Far as God hath Set them down, but talk not so much of them) but faith that works by love, see there be that. So in Gal. 6.15. the same words almost:
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In the time of Christ he lookes not whether men be circumcised, or uncircumcised, but whether they be new creatures. So in 2 Cor. 5.17. there are the same words almost:
In the time of christ he looks not whither men be circumcised, or uncircumcised, but whither they be new creatures. So in 2 Cor. 5.17. there Are the same words almost:
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The designe of God, being to set up a spirituall kingdome, the work of grace in the heart, that we might worship him in spirit, the lord hath given more libertie,
The Design of God, being to Set up a spiritual Kingdom, the work of grace in the heart, that we might worship him in Spirit, the lord hath given more liberty,
Lastly, this is another reason [ though I could give many more ] that the Gospell of Iesus Christ was to be preached to all nations & they being different in customes in clymates in constitution, and dispositions Christ tied them in his law for the substance, so left the rest to be by the spirit of God in his people, to be determined according to the best advantage for the honour of God,
Lastly, this is Another reason [ though I could give many more ] that the Gospel of Iesus christ was to be preached to all Nations & they being different in customs in climates in constitution, and dispositions christ tied them in his law for the substance, so left the rest to be by the Spirit of God in his people, to be determined according to the best advantage for the honour of God,
As for instance, it is a hard thing to make a law for all England, and for all the Counties and Townes, that that should be good for one Countie that is for another,
As for instance, it is a hard thing to make a law for all England, and for all the Counties and Towns, that that should be good for one County that is for Another,
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So here, when Christ made lawes in the old Testament, there was but one nation, and a little nation, and the Gospel was not to remove from that nation;
So Here, when christ made laws in the old Testament, there was but one Nation, and a little Nation, and the Gospel was not to remove from that Nation;
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Therefore he comes to particulars, but the Gospel now being to be preached to all nations, he hath left a latitude for his people, that they may apply the Gospel, to all countries and nations for the glory of God,
Therefore he comes to particulars, but the Gospel now being to be preached to all Nations, he hath left a latitude for his people, that they may apply the Gospel, to all countries and Nations for the glory of God,
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As for instance, saith Christ, Baptize all nations, that is, go and use water for their washing) for whatever men find in the word, I speak not of now) go use water for a spirituall end, to purge their bodies, to signifie the purging of the soule.
As for instance, Says christ, Baptise all Nations, that is, go and use water for their washing) for whatever men find in the word, I speak not of now) go use water for a spiritual end, to purge their bodies, to signify the purging of the soul.
but if Christ had made Baptisme such an Ordinance, as that in all Climates, and Countries, and Regions, they must go over head and eares in a River; we know in some climates it would have been present death;
but if christ had made Baptism such an Ordinance, as that in all Climates, and Countries, and Regions, they must go over head and ears in a River; we know in Some climates it would have been present death;
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Therefore the Gospel being not to be limitted to one countrie, but to be spread to many nations, Christ hath left a latitude for the conveniency of all nations.
Therefore the Gospel being not to be limited to one country, but to be spread to many Nations, christ hath left a latitude for the conveniency of all Nations.
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ENCOURAGEMENT for sinners to come unto Christ. 1 COR. 10.23. ALL things are LAWFULL for me, but ALL things are not EXPEDIENT &c. HAving opened these words to you the last day;
ENCOURAGEMENT for Sinners to come unto christ. 1 COR. 10.23. ALL things Are LAWFUL for me, but ALL things Are not EXPEDIENT etc. HAving opened these words to you the last day;
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This I averre, that it is the generall block that keeps men from godlines, either the Ministers presenting the wayes of God in a grim manner makes them fearfull,
This I aver, that it is the general block that keeps men from godliness, either the Ministers presenting the ways of God in a grim manner makes them fearful,
And usulaly they lay such blocks in the doore and threshold of the Gospel; There are so many contradictions, a man must be broaken, and humbled, and damned almost,
And usulaly they lay such blocks in the door and threshold of the Gospel; There Are so many contradictions, a man must be broken, and humbled, and damned almost,
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Our work is to preach the Gospel; What is that? to goe tell glad tidings; What is that? To tell you that salvation is given by Christ, that he hath laid down his life;
Our work is to preach the Gospel; What is that? to go tell glad tidings; What is that? To tell you that salvation is given by christ, that he hath laid down his life;
and not harshly; she hath much freedome, otherwise than when she was a servant, and a drudge. So, we come not as to servants, you shall be wives of Jesus Christ, you shall have liberty,
and not harshly; she hath much freedom, otherwise than when she was a servant, and a drudge. So, we come not as to Servants, you shall be wives of jesus christ, you shall have liberty,
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saith Christ, it is finished; that is, there is nothing in the world for thee to doe if thou wilt come into Christ there is nothing for thee to doe for thy salvation, (to speake properly) Christ hath done that, he hath procured the favour of God,
Says christ, it is finished; that is, there is nothing in the world for thee to do if thou wilt come into christ there is nothing for thee to do for thy salvation, (to speak properly) christ hath done that, he hath procured the favour of God,
and all things are prepared, being neither bottle, nor basket If you will come to Christ rightly, Christ doth not accept that thou shouldest doe the least thing to save thy soule, he hath died,
and all things Are prepared, being neither Bottle, nor basket If you will come to christ rightly, christ does not accept that thou Shouldst do the least thing to save thy soul, he hath died,
But they are meanes, that is, they are conduit pipes through which the comfort, and benefit of all that Christ hath done for thee, comes to thy soule; so they are meanes:
But they Are means, that is, they Are conduit pipes through which the Comfort, and benefit of all that christ hath done for thee, comes to thy soul; so they Are means:
Therfore, this is one thing to incourage thee, that if thou now heare the Preacher inviting thee to come to Christ, learne one thing more then thou diddest before, there is not a jot for thee to doe for thy salvation,
Therefore, this is one thing to encourage thee, that if thou now hear the Preacher inviting thee to come to christ, Learn one thing more then thou didst before, there is not a jot for thee to do for thy salvation,
and their meat and their clothes. It was a burthen that neither wee, nor our fathers could bears, say the Apostles, & Elders Act. 10.15. Not only in respect of mans corruption, but the thing it self was exceeding heavier but the most of those things are done away in the Gospel.
and their meat and their clothes. It was a burden that neither we, nor our Father's could bears, say the Apostles, & Elders Act. 10.15. Not only in respect of men corruption, but the thing it self was exceeding Heavier but the most of those things Are done away in the Gospel.
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And besides, though it be sweet to them, yet it is a sweetnes that ariseth from their sicknes and distemper. As a child e that will eate no meat sometimes, but coles and ashes:
And beside, though it be sweet to them, yet it is a sweetness that arises from their sickness and distemper. As a child e that will eat no meat sometime, but coals and Ashes:
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So if wee be drunk, and sweare, and be whoremoungers, and proud men and women, and delight in worldly things, in pleasures, and the service of the devill;
So if we be drunk, and swear, and be whoremoungers, and proud men and women, and delight in worldly things, in pleasures, and the service of the Devil;
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I remember a godly, blessed man, that when carnall men made bonefites, and the ministers would have reproved them to see what a stir they made on a Candlemas Even: let them alone saith he;
I Remember a godly, blessed man, that when carnal men made bonefites, and the Ministers would have reproved them to see what a stir they made on a Candlemas Even: let them alone Says he;
So the pleasure, and comfort thou hast in the service of the devill (the Lord pittie thee) it is only because thou art not acquainted with the sweetnes of the wayes of Christ.
So the pleasure, and Comfort thou hast in the service of the Devil (the Lord pity thee) it is only Because thou art not acquainted with the sweetness of the ways of christ.
they are but few, there are more of the devills servants that become the servants of Christ than of the servants of Christ that become the servants of the devill.
they Are but few, there Are more of the Devils Servants that become the Servants of christ than of the Servants of christ that become the Servants of the Devil.
and in that yoke thou shalt have Christ himselfe to draw with thee, I can doe all, through Christ that strengtheneth me, saith Paul. There are but a few things that wee are bound to doe,
and in that yoke thou shalt have christ himself to draw with thee, I can do all, through christ that strengtheneth me, Says Paul. There Are but a few things that we Are bound to do,
that is, the weakest prayer, and the weakest service, of a sincere Saint in the new Testament, it is a sacrifice well pleasing to God. Who would continue in drunkeness;
that is, the Weakest prayer, and the Weakest service, of a sincere Saint in the new Testament, it is a sacrifice well pleasing to God. Who would continue in Drunkenness;
Therefore put these things together, labour to understand them, and remember them, and the Lord blesse them to thee, that after this day thou maiest not lie sotting in sin:
Therefore put these things together, labour to understand them, and Remember them, and the Lord bless them to thee, that After this day thou Mayest not lie sotting in since:
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1 CORINTHIANS 10.23. All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient, &c. YOu remember that I proposed to you three Doctrines from these words (tending I hope to the healing of the divisions that are among the godly.) The first was.
1 CORINTHIANS 10.23. All things Are lawful for me, but all things Are not expedient, etc. YOu Remember that I proposed to you three Doctrines from these words (tending I hope to the healing of the divisions that Are among the godly.) The First was.
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In the next place therefore, we may hence see the errours, or mistakes that are in divers Christians among us, that doe cause contention, we may justly reprove them from this doctrine, we may discover them at least.
In the next place Therefore, we may hence see the errors, or mistakes that Are in diverse Christians among us, that do cause contention, we may justly reprove them from this Doctrine, we may discover them At least.
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therefore I beseech you beware, how you use those names, (though I say not it is unlawfull) yet there be mistakes, (let us call them as gently as we can) that are generally among us, either
Therefore I beseech you beware, how you use those names, (though I say not it is unlawful) yet there be mistakes, (let us call them as gently as we can) that Are generally among us, either
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On the left hand, I mean those that make every thing lawfull, and would have no band, nor tie (as it were) they would make the way wider than Christ hath made it;
On the left hand, I mean those that make every thing lawful, and would have no band, nor tie (as it were) they would make the Way wider than christ hath made it;
for I shewed that by the word all is not meant all things in a universallity, that I may be any thing, I may be a drunkard, and be a Christian, I may be a swearer, and be a Christian, I may doe what I list,
for I showed that by the word all is not meant all things in a universality, that I may be any thing, I may be a drunkard, and be a Christian, I may be a swearer, and be a Christian, I may do what I list,
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yet I may say of outward things as farre as Christ hath enjoyn'd them, as Christ saith of tything mint, and annise, when he speaks of righteousness, These things ought yee to have one:
yet I may say of outward things as Far as christ hath enjoined them, as christ Says of tithing mint, and Anise, when he speaks of righteousness, These things ought ye to have one:
And this is ordinary among Christians, while they learne faith and justification, they forget puritie, and holines; while they learne Church-discipline, they forget godliness;
And this is ordinary among Christians, while they Learn faith and justification, they forget purity, and holiness; while they Learn Church discipline, they forget godliness;
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How is that? You know when the Sun shines in our horizon, it doth not shine to the other end of the world, it is night with them when it is day with us;
How is that? You know when the Sun shines in our horizon, it does not shine to the other end of the world, it is night with them when it is day with us;
though I much commend them for their prizing of spirituall things, yet if their be a real command of God in outward things I humbly beseech you that you would not disdaine, and despise it.
though I much commend them for their prizing of spiritual things, yet if their be a real command of God in outward things I humbly beseech you that you would not disdain, and despise it.
even to the morall law of God, and think that the way is now so wide that even the ten commandements, that the morall law it self is done away; there are some conceive so.
even to the moral law of God, and think that the Way is now so wide that even the ten Commandments, that the moral law it self is done away; there Are Some conceive so.
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and I shewed before how Christ came not to destroy the morall law; neither for that use that Paul makes of it, to reveale sin, to make us esteeme of Christ, or to be a light, the Spirit being within:
and I showed before how christ Come not to destroy the moral law; neither for that use that Paul makes of it, to reveal since, to make us esteem of christ, or to be a Light, the Spirit being within:
if we worship God in our spirits it is no matter what we doe with our bodies, we may worship God in our spirits, and goe to masse, and doe any thing, the bodie is but as a toole in a carpenters hand.
if we worship God in our spirits it is no matter what we do with our bodies, we may worship God in our spirits, and go to mass, and do any thing, the body is but as a tool in a Carpenters hand.
if I will be content to serve Christ in my soule only, I will not suffer persecution, I will goe to masse, and sweare, and be drunk &c. Againe, we are called to be like Christ and he was holie in soule, and bodie; how can we be like him if we will be holie in our souls only and not in our bodies? Nay it is impossible:
if I will be content to serve christ in my soul only, I will not suffer persecution, I will go to mass, and swear, and be drunk etc. Again, we Are called to be like christ and he was holy in soul, and body; how can we be like him if we will be holy in our Souls only and not in our bodies? Nay it is impossible:
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if there be wickednes in the heart there must be wickednes in the bodie, and if there be holines in the soul, there will be also in the bodie. If any hold an opinion to make contentiō by it, let them take it as an admonition from the Lord to consider what they do.
if there be wickedness in the heart there must be wickedness in the body, and if there be holiness in the soul, there will be also in the body. If any hold an opinion to make contention by it, let them take it as an admonition from the Lord to Consider what they do.
The errours on the right hand are contrarie to this, when as Paule saith All things are lawfull as the one makes it universall that every thing is lawfull,
The errors on the right hand Are contrary to this, when as Paul Says All things Are lawful as the one makes it universal that every thing is lawful,
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they on the right hand having an old Tastament spirit (mark that word, for from thence is the contention) having a spirit not suitable to the new Testament;
they on the right hand having an old Testament Spirit (mark that word, for from thence is the contention) having a Spirit not suitable to the new Testament;
though (mistake me not) they differ but in degrees cheifly, and principally) they make lawes and ties, and bonds, and knotts, and knacks and many ridiculous things to tie,
though (mistake me not) they differ but in Degrees chiefly, and principally) they make laws and ties, and bonds, and knots, and knacks and many ridiculous things to tie,
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And though they be contrary as light and darknes, point blank enemies, yet as I have sometimes seen two rivers, run contrary wayes that have sprung from the same head, and hill:
And though they be contrary as Light and darkness, point blank enemies, yet as I have sometime seen two Rivers, run contrary ways that have sprung from the same head, and hill:
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so the one and the other; (if I mistake not) of the great controversies at this time, it comes from an old Testament spirit in the one as well as in the other.
so the one and the other; (if I mistake not) of the great controversies At this time, it comes from an old Testament Spirit in the one as well as in the other.
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therfore I say that you may take notice of it, & take heed of it, an old Testament spirit is this, that there is in both a disposition to make a curious externall peice of government; as curious,
Therefore I say that you may take notice of it, & take heed of it, an old Testament Spirit is this, that there is in both a disposition to make a curious external piece of government; as curious,
And when they have made lawes, they lay such a stresse on them that if they misse in a nick, they conclude there is no Church, nor no Common-wealth, &c. I could give divers instances,
And when they have made laws, they lay such a stress on them that if they miss in a neck, they conclude there is no Church, nor no Commonwealth, etc. I could give diverse instances,
because the word bapto signifies over head and eares sometimes, and because the preposition em signifies to go into, from that they binde all the Saints all the world over to goe into rivers;
Because the word bapto signifies over head and ears sometime, and Because the preposition em signifies to go into, from that they bind all the Saints all the world over to go into Rivers;
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But take this too, it is not every tittle or affix, nor every preposition, nor every example, nor every precept, that can make an absolute rule to binde all the Saints, all the world over:
But take this too, it is not every tittle or affix, nor every preposition, nor every Exampl, nor every precept, that can make an absolute Rule to bind all the Saints, all the world over:
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but with this difference, that they would not be so scrupulous to themselves (for many of them walk large & broad enough) but their fingers itch to make lawes,
but with this difference, that they would not be so scrupulous to themselves (for many of them walk large & broad enough) but their fingers itch to make laws,
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And indeed to speak the truth, if the designe of Christ had been to make a curious externall peice under the new Testament as under the old, they did think right, no man could disprove them:
And indeed to speak the truth, if the Design of christ had been to make a curious external piece under the new Testament as under the old, they did think right, no man could disprove them:
but Christ of purpose left things briefe, as I shewed before; How moderately, and spairingly, and covertly the Lord mentions Ordinances in the new Testament:
but christ of purpose left things brief, as I showed before; How moderately, and spairingly, and covertly the Lord mentions Ordinances in the new Testament:
and in so doing, they make such ties upon indifferent things, and things that Christ hath not determined to the Saints, that though the things be otherwise good in themselves,
and in so doing, they make such ties upon indifferent things, and things that christ hath not determined to the Saints, that though the things be otherwise good in themselves,
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yet they have this evill, one of the greatest in any Church in the world; they bring the glorious sonnes of Sion under the New-Testament back againe to the Old.
yet they have this evil, one of the greatest in any Church in the world; they bring the glorious Sons of Sion under the New testament back again to the Old.
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and decretalls till they were endlesse, to determine things that are undetermined, that are left to the wisdom of the Saints in their riper age, (all a long an old Testament spirit,) that they might make a curious outward peice.
and Decretals till they were endless, to determine things that Are undetermined, that Are left to the Wisdom of the Saints in their riper age, (all a long an old Testament Spirit,) that they might make a curious outward piece.
and make other bookes instead of a new Testament, that a man might be a protestant and never see the Bible, and a man might be a good Catholik and never see the Bible; So they made the thirtie-nine Articles,
and make other books instead of a new Testament, that a man might be a protestant and never see the bible, and a man might be a good Catholic and never see the bible; So they made the thirty-nine Articles,
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I am not ashamed nor afraid to tell you my serious thoughts concerning these two wayes, (if you will, call them PRESBYTERY and INDEPENDENCY ) For that of Independency, as I never saw,
I am not ashamed nor afraid to tell you my serious thoughts Concerning these two ways, (if you will, call them PRESBYTERY and INDEPENDENCY) For that of Independency, as I never saw,
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I cannot see but in some cases, and some times, and some Churches, such a thing may be convenient and expedient; and if that were all in Presbytery, I would never speak against it, I say, take Presbytery as godly men expresse it, (not as ignorant men take it,
I cannot see but in Some cases, and Some times, and Some Churches, such a thing may be convenient and expedient; and if that were all in Presbytery, I would never speak against it, I say, take Presbytery as godly men express it, (not as ignorant men take it,
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Therefore strive not about strawes, whether wee shall appeale to other people when we cannot doe things of our selves, but go to the root, the principle of both in the generality tends as strongly the one as the other, to make babies of the Saints.
Therefore strive not about straws, whither we shall appeal to other people when we cannot do things of our selves, but go to the root, the principle of both in the generality tends as strongly the one as the other, to make babies of the Saints.
What a shamefull, strange, ridiculous thing would it be, if a Doctor, or Batchelor of Divinity should come from Oxford with gray-haires and a learned man,
What a shameful, strange, ridiculous thing would it be, if a Doctor, or Bachelor of Divinity should come from Oxford with Gray hairs and a learned man,
What a great disparagement would it be? would it not be ridiculous, and intolerably foolish? So God will be served in the new Testament, in Spirit: and Christ now hath made the Saints free in abundance of things,
What a great disparagement would it be? would it not be ridiculous, and intolerably foolish? So God will be served in the new Testament, in Spirit: and christ now hath made the Saints free in abundance of things,
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I foresee this, and point it out for you, to take notice of that old Testament spirit, that wee may not make lawes upon our selves, where God hath not made lawes on us:
I foresee this, and point it out for you, to take notice of that old Testament Spirit, that we may not make laws upon our selves, where God hath not made laws on us:
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or the Ministers to make lawes to tie their subjects, or members, in things that Christ hath not absolutely determined? But concerning that I mean to handle the objection more fully when I shall speake concerning expediency; therefore I shall leave it till then.
or the Ministers to make laws to tie their subject's, or members, in things that christ hath not absolutely determined? But Concerning that I mean to handle the objection more Fully when I shall speak Concerning expediency; Therefore I shall leave it till then.
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As the former Use was to point out the mistakes, so this points out the duties to which I am to exhort you that this being so, that there is such a libertie, and latitude (yet not a universall latitude) that therfore you would learne these foure things that I shall exhort you to.
As the former Use was to point out the mistakes, so this points out the duties to which I am to exhort you that this being so, that there is such a liberty, and latitude (yet not a universal latitude) that Therefore you would Learn these foure things that I shall exhort you to.
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as many are readie to say: beware what you bind your conscience with: studie your Christian libertie: be not as the horse and mule, without understanding:
as many Are ready to say: beware what you bind your conscience with: study your Christian liberty: be not as the horse and mule, without understanding:
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So if we were horses, & mules without understanding, if we were not men and women in growen age under the new Testament having the Spirit of God, the knowing of our libertie would doe us hurt;
So if we were Horses, & mules without understanding, if we were not men and women in grown age under the new Testament having the Spirit of God, the knowing of our liberty would do us hurt;
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but you shall see that Paul (and he was wise) alway, in all places, he was as carefull to lay downe their libertie, as to reprove those that abuse their libertie:
but you shall see that Paul (and he was wise) always, in all places, he was as careful to lay down their liberty, as to reprove those that abuse their liberty:
as in all those places in the Corinthians; he tells them what was expedient, but if you marrie you sin not; and so for meat offered to Idols, though it might be inexpedient, yet an Idol is nothing. So sensuall men that have not the Spirit if they pervert and abuse their liberty,
as in all those places in the Corinthians; he tells them what was expedient, but if you marry you sin not; and so for meat offered to Idols, though it might be inexpedient, yet an Idol is nothing. So sensual men that have not the Spirit if they pervert and abuse their liberty,
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because that for want of knowing their libertie under the new Testament, the generality of the Saints are kept under the spirit of bondage; there is a spirit of bondage nourished inevitably, you cannot avoide it,
Because that for want of knowing their liberty under the new Testament, the generality of the Saints Are kept under the Spirit of bondage; there is a Spirit of bondage nourished inevitably, you cannot avoid it,
but you make all things lawfull, you will doe nothing upon expediency, you make it so of necessitie, that if you misse in the one, or the other you sin.
but you make all things lawful, you will do nothing upon expediency, you make it so of necessity, that if you miss in the one, or the other you since.
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Shall I goe a little further? For the want of knowing and understanding your Christian Liberty, there is this misery, that you are not able to win the souls of others. Why so?
Shall I go a little further? For the want of knowing and understanding your Christian Liberty, there is this misery, that you Are not able to win the Souls of Others. Why so?
Now, if Pauls religion had been as many now, that is, to be tied hand and foot, that either all was lawfull or unlawfull, he would not have bended an ace to win the world;
Now, if Paul's Religion had been as many now, that is, to be tied hand and foot, that either all was lawful or unlawful, he would not have bent an ace to win the world;
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if you look on the example of the Apostles, they did many things that you are not to follow, they killed a man and his wife, Acts 5. they cast out devills, they smote men with blindnesse, they anointed with oyle;
if you look on the Exampl of the Apostles, they did many things that you Are not to follow, they killed a man and his wife, Acts 5. they cast out Devils, they smote men with blindness, they anointed with oil;
There are personall precepts, as for the Israelites to steale from, and cozen the Egyptians, and for Abraham to sacrifice his son, those are not in force.
There Are personal Precepts, as for the Israelites to steal from, and cozen the egyptians, and for Abraham to sacrifice his son, those Are not in force.
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As there are personall, so there are carnall precepts, (I speak with reverence) that is, commands where the holy Ghost speaks in the person of a prophane man,
As there Are personal, so there Are carnal Precepts, (I speak with Reverence) that is, commands where the holy Ghost speaks in the person of a profane man,
There is nothing to be refused, it is an universall word, So, what will you make of that, salute one another with an holy kisse? VVhy follow you not that precept?
There is nothing to be refused, it is an universal word, So, what will you make of that, salute one Another with an holy kiss? Why follow you not that precept?
No, the Book of God (to speak with reverence) is like the Common Law of England, and there we know sometime what is right by the Judges opinion, sometime by paralell cases, sometimes by expediency.
No, the Book of God (to speak with Reverence) is like the Common Law of England, and there we know sometime what is right by the Judges opinion, sometime by parallel cases, sometime by expediency.
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Remember, the greatest miserie to an honest heart (next to an old Testament spirit, that is the rise of all) is this, a misdrawing of rules out of the word of God:
remember, the greatest misery to an honest heart (next to an old Testament Spirit, that is the rise of all) is this, a misdrawing of rules out of the word of God:
Therefore (as I said) learne what precept or example, or how much goes to make an absolute rule, to all the Saints in all ages, that they must not break;
Therefore (as I said) Learn what precept or Exampl, or how much Goes to make an absolute Rule, to all the Saints in all ages, that they must not break;
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I would doe a hundred things that Christ hath not commanded, and leave undone a hundred things that Christ hath not forbidden, rather than be tied to one thing by men that Christ hath not commanded;
I would do a hundred things that christ hath not commanded, and leave undone a hundred things that christ hath not forbidden, rather than be tied to one thing by men that christ hath not commanded;
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Abuse not your liberty, for your own ends to avoid persecution, or to get wealth &c. Abuse it not by making it larger and broader than God hath made it;
Abuse not your liberty, for your own ends to avoid persecution, or to get wealth etc. Abuse it not by making it larger and Broader than God hath made it;
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but if you binde a Saint, and make lawes where Christ hath not bound him, you shall never bring him to it, a Christian had rather doe a hundred things that God hath not commanded:
but if you bind a Saint, and make laws where christ hath not bound him, you shall never bring him to it, a Christian had rather do a hundred things that God hath not commanded:
though I did it in love concerning Timothy, yet I will not be bound by any man to circumcise Titus: But held fast his liberty. So much for that Doctrine.
though I did it in love Concerning Timothy, yet I will not be bound by any man to circumcise Titus: But held fast his liberty. So much for that Doctrine.
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1 CORINTHIANS 10.23. All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient, &c. YOu may remember, I observed three lessons from these words. First, that
1 CORINTHIANS 10.23. All things Are lawful for me, but all things Are not expedient, etc. YOu may Remember, I observed three Lessons from these words. First, that
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There is a greater latitude in externall things (for so I opened it) for the Saints in point of lawfulnes under the new Testament, than their was to the Saints under the Old-Testament. That Doctrine wee have finished.
There is a greater latitude in external things (for so I opened it) for the Saints in point of lawfulness under the new Testament, than their was to the Saints under the Old-Testament. That Doctrine we have finished.
yet of those things there are not many expedient for a Christian to doe, that is, at all times, in all places, &c. For our proceeding in this point I shall shew you two things:
yet of those things there Are not many expedient for a Christian to do, that is, At all times, in all places, etc. For our proceeding in this point I shall show you two things:
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First, it is inconvenient, inexpedient for a Saint to doe things that are purely, and simply evil, though it be not properly said to be inexpedient, as unlawfull,
First, it is inconvenient, inexpedient for a Saint to do things that Are purely, and simply evil, though it be not properly said to be inexpedient, as unlawful,
yet in a sort it is inexpedient alwayes, to all people, in all places, they are never sit to be done, they are both unlawfull and inexpedient, as it is in Ephes. 5.3. Fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousnesse, let it not once be named among you, as becometh Saints:
yet in a sort it is inexpedient always, to all people, in all places, they Are never fit to be done, they Are both unlawful and inexpedient, as it is in Ephesians 5.3. Fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not once be nam among you, as Becometh Saints:
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which are not expedient, not seemly; Fornication, and whoredome, and filthiness, such things are never expedient, or beseeming a Christian, to be a whoremonger,
which Are not expedient, not seemly; Fornication, and whoredom, and filthiness, such things Are never expedient, or beseeming a Christian, to be a whoremonger,
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or a drunkard, or a cheater, (as I feare too many are) it is never expedient. So in Rom. 1.28. The Apostle saith that the people were Filled with all unrighteousnesse, they changed the naturall use to that which is against nature;
or a drunkard, or a cheater, (as I Fear too many Are) it is never expedient. So in Rom. 1.28. The Apostle Says that the people were Filled with all unrighteousness, they changed the natural use to that which is against nature;
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First, when a greater good comes in, a lesser good ceaseth, it is inexpedient. As for example, to read a chapter and expound to your families, it is expedient: but if my neighbours house be on fire,
First, when a greater good comes in, a lesser good ceases, it is inexpedient. As for Exampl, to read a chapter and expound to your families, it is expedient: but if my neighbours house be on fire,
Secondly, a thing simply good may be inexpedient, when I cannot come to the good unlesse I will doe that that is evil; As if a man cannot preach in publicke except he will take the Caviliers oath, it is inexpedient, because I cannot come at the good but by doing the evil.
Secondly, a thing simply good may be inexpedient, when I cannot come to the good unless I will do that that is evil; As if a man cannot preach in public except he will take the Caviliers oath, it is inexpedient, Because I cannot come At the good but by doing the evil.
Thirdly, a thing simply good may be sometime inexpedient, when necessarily, and directly, and inevitably there will follow something that is grossely evil, that is a greater evil than the good, we doe, is good.
Thirdly, a thing simply good may be sometime inexpedient, when necessarily, and directly, and inevitably there will follow something that is grossly evil, that is a greater evil than the good, we do, is good.
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he was bid to preach to all Nations; but because he saw he should run invaine, and undoe his ministery if he should doe it at that time, by reason of that he did not doe that that was simply good in it self.
he was bid to preach to all nations; but Because he saw he should run invaine, and undo his Ministry if he should do it At that time, by reason of that he did not do that that was simply good in it self.
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though improperly,) or whatsoever he hath not absolutely determined; those things I call indifferent. And though there be abundance of things that are not so determined that are lawfull for Christians to doe,
though improperly,) or whatsoever he hath not absolutely determined; those things I call indifferent. And though there be abundance of things that Are not so determined that Are lawful for Christians to do,
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First, in opening to you this expediency that I am to speak of, and the rest, I shall make use of many Scriptures, that sometimes mingle things simplie evil with things undetermined; now take it not,
First, in opening to you this expediency that I am to speak of, and the rest, I shall make use of many Scriptures, that sometime mingle things simply evil with things undetermined; now take it not,
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but my drift is to shew how you should walk in respect of those things (be they what they will) that God hath not determined: but left at liberty. So, observing that;
but my drift is to show how you should walk in respect of those things (be they what they will) that God hath not determined: but left At liberty. So, observing that;
That is, divers things are lawfull: for I speak not properly of the two other, things simplie good, and simplie evil: but of things undetermined; and seeing every thing is not expedient; What is the meaning of that? what is the expediency of things?
That is, diverse things Are lawful: for I speak not properly of the two other, things simply good, and simply evil: but of things undetermined; and seeing every thing is not expedient; What is the meaning of that? what is the expediency of things?
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By the word expedient in this text, I suppose the Lord takes one word that comprehends all those rules that are to order and guide us in our conversations, in the use of things that are not absolutely commanded, or forbidden. It is a large word, ALL things are not expedient;
By the word expedient in this text, I suppose the Lord Takes one word that comprehends all those rules that Are to order and guide us in our conversations, in the use of things that Are not absolutely commanded, or forbidden. It is a large word, ALL things Are not expedient;
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that is, all things are not fit, not meet, all things are not worthy the Gospel, they are not decent, they are not comely, they do not edifie, they are not conveniēt, not lovely, not veērable, not of good report. I believe it comprehends all,
that is, all things Are not fit, not meet, all things Are not worthy the Gospel, they Are not decent, they Are not comely, they do not edify, they Are not convenient, not lovely, not vemerable, not of good report. I believe it comprehends all,
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or expressions in Scripture, that teach us how to carrie our selves in these things, and finding the rules coinsidere, and many of the expressions to signifie the same thing:
or expressions in Scripture, that teach us how to carry our selves in these things, and finding the rules coinsidere, and many of the expressions to signify the same thing:
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Therefore I will reduce all to foure heads, or generall rules, or expressions, that the holy Ghost useth concerning things undeterminea by the Lord in Scripture.
Therefore I will reduce all to foure Heads, or general rules, or expressions, that the holy Ghost uses Concerning things undeterminea by the Lord in Scripture.
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The meaning of the word wee shall see a little by that that follows, the Apostle explaines himselfe, all things are lawfull: but all things edefie not.
The meaning of the word we shall see a little by that that follows, the Apostle explains himself, all things Are lawful: but all things edefie not.
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Every thing is not expedient, that is, it is not profitable, it doth not bring gaine, it doth not doe good; as the Apostle saith after, Let no man seek his own: but anothers wealth.
Every thing is not expedient, that is, it is not profitable, it does not bring gain, it does not doe good; as the Apostle Says After, Let no man seek his own: but another's wealth.
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But I thinke as properly, or rather more properly that the word may also signifie the respect of things, it signifies not only profit or commoditie, but a concurence of things to helpe on that profite, as thus.
But I think as properly, or rather more properly that the word may also signify the respect of things, it signifies not only profit or commodity, but a concurrence of things to help on that profit, as thus.
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A thing is expedient when it brings gaine, and commoditie to some person, this is expediencie. As for instance, suppose a Collonell have a command to go to the Army, it is lawfull, but the question is whether it be expedient; now if he have order to goe and not mony, or if he have a Commission, and money, and have not Armes, or if he have Armes and not souldiers, it is not expedient for him to go, here is not a concurrence of all circumstances to a profitable and good action:
A thing is expedient when it brings gain, and commodity to Some person, this is expediency. As for instance, suppose a Colonel have a command to go to the Army, it is lawful, but the question is whither it be expedient; now if he have order to go and not money, or if he have a Commission, and money, and have not Arms, or if he have Arms and not Soldiers, it is not expedient for him to go, Here is not a concurrence of all Circumstances to a profitable and good actium:
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but when all come together, as when he hath instructions, and order, and armes, and souldiers, and mony, when all concur and come in, then it is wondrous expedient.
but when all come together, as when he hath instructions, and order, and arms, and Soldiers, and money, when all concur and come in, then it is wondrous expedient.
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when the most, or the most materiall things concurre, though some bee a way, if some meet it may be expedient. As if a Captaine have souldiers, and monie, and armes, though hee have not faire weather,
when the most, or the most material things concur, though Some be a Way, if Some meet it may be expedient. As if a Captain have Soldiers, and money, and arms, though he have not fair weather,
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and crosse that it is like to bring no good, but hurt: but when the circumstances or most of them meet, that it is like to bring profit, then it is expedient: for alwayes circumstances doe jumpe so, to make the busines profitable or gainefull, but hurtfull, and unprofitable.
and cross that it is like to bring no good, but hurt: but when the Circumstances or most of them meet, that it is like to bring profit, then it is expedient: for always Circumstances do jump so, to make the business profitable or gainful, but hurtful, and unprofitable.
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for the word signifies gaine, or profit, or commoditie, or wealth, or advantage, &c. I say it should bring gaine To God. To My brother. To Those without. To My own soule.
for the word signifies gain, or profit, or commodity, or wealth, or advantage, etc. I say it should bring gain To God. To My brother. To Those without. To My own soul.
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or something to win them that are without, or something for the setling of the peace of my own conscience, it is not for me to doe it, never let me talk it is lawfull, it is not expedient.
or something to win them that Are without, or something for the settling of the peace of my own conscience, it is not for me to do it, never let me talk it is lawful, it is not expedient.
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why am I evil spoken of for that, for which I give thanks? He seems to bustle, never talk of it, is it not lawfull? And I give thanks, and it is sanctified by the word, and prayer, saith the Apostle, whether yee eat or drink,
why am I evil spoken of for that, for which I give thanks? He seems to bustle, never talk of it, is it not lawful? And I give thanks, and it is sanctified by the word, and prayer, Says the Apostle, whither ye eat or drink,
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or unglorifie God, wee cannot reach him,) but when we dishonour religion, or make God evil spoken of, we doe that which is inconvenient, and though the thing be lawfull,
or unglorify God, we cannot reach him,) but when we dishonour Religion, or make God evil spoken of, we do that which is inconvenient, and though the thing be lawful,
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you must not only looke what is lawfull or unlawful, but have a care what issue this hath towards thy brother; seek not every man his owne: but one an others wealth;
you must not only look what is lawful or unlawful, but have a care what issue this hath towards thy brother; seek not every man his own: but one an Others wealth;
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but love edifieth. As if he should say, you looke not whether it tend to love or no, have a regard to that. So in Rom. 14.14.15. I know (saith the Apostle,) and am perswaded by the Lord Iesus that nothing is uncleane of it selfe:
but love Edifieth. As if he should say, you look not whither it tend to love or no, have a regard to that. So in Rom. 14.14.15. I know (Says the Apostle,) and am persuaded by the Lord Iesus that nothing is unclean of it self:
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We must fellow peace with all men, To avoid strife & contention. prosecute it; that is get the same disposition to peace as men have to persecute Religion.
We must fellow peace with all men, To avoid strife & contention. prosecute it; that is get the same disposition to peace as men have to persecute Religion.
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This is a time that we live in, when men take toyes in their heads right or wrong, indifferent or unlawfull, and they looke not to the issue of those toyes:
This is a time that we live in, when men take toys in their Heads right or wrong, indifferent or unlawful, and they look not to the issue of those toys:
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and thou carest not for peace. If I love Christ I must keep his commandements. Even in things commanded we must respect peace much more in things that are not absolutely cōmanded: therfore we see in 1. Cor. 14.33. there was a great deale of stir and contention about prophesying and praying, and speaking with strange tongues;
and thou Carest not for peace. If I love christ I must keep his Commandments. Even in things commanded we must respect peace much more in things that Are not absolutely commanded: Therefore we see in 1. Cor. 14.33. there was a great deal of stir and contention about prophesying and praying, and speaking with strange tongues;
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God is not the author of tumults or unquiet, but of peace. One would say, I have Gods will, and command, and I doe that which is right, saith he that spake in an unknown tongue,
God is not the author of tumults or unquiet, but of peace. One would say, I have God's will, and command, and I do that which is right, Says he that spoke in an unknown tongue,
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and another prophesied, and another sang, and every one thought he did well, you are mistaken saith the Apostle God is not the author of unquiet, that is a disposition that will hurrie you to the confusion of the Churches,
and Another prophesied, and Another sang, and every one Thought he did well, you Are mistaken Says the Apostle God is not the author of unquiet, that is a disposition that will hurry you to the confusion of the Churches,
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It must not be opinions and crotchets of yesterdayes making, that must break the peace of the Churches day by day; it is a dangerous thing: therefore in 2 Thes. 3.15. I beseech God by all meanes to keep peace among you;
It must not be opinions and crotchets of yesterday's making, that must break the peace of the Churches day by day; it is a dangerous thing: Therefore in 2 Thebes 3.15. I beseech God by all means to keep peace among you;
for all things edifie not; That is, doth this conduce to doe my brother good, will his soul be the better for it? As it must increase love between thee and him,
for all things edify not; That is, does this conduce to do my brother good, will his soul be the better for it? As it must increase love between thee and him,
and thou maiest hinder his soule from growing in grace by doing a lawfull thing; for saith the Apostl, all things are not expedient, & all things edifie not;
and thou Mayest hinder his soul from growing in grace by doing a lawful thing; for Says the Apostle, all things Are not expedient, & all things edify not;
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Thirdly, see whether it conduce to the winning of the souls of others that are without. The Lord hath put us into the world, to win the Elect out of the world,
Thirdly, see whither it conduce to the winning of the Souls of Others that Are without. The Lord hath put us into the world, to win the Elect out of the world,
As Paul saith concerning marrying, and taking money for his preaching, I could (saith he) marrie as well as Peter, and make you pay for every Sermon I preach,
As Paul Says Concerning marrying, and taking money for his preaching, I could (Says he) marry as well as Peter, and make you pay for every Sermon I preach,
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Paul did so walk and carrie himselfe as that he might win poore sinners to the Lord, Jews, or Gentiles. But you onely looke if it be lawfull; O, you should look whether you offend your brethren,
Paul did so walk and carry himself as that he might win poor Sinners to the Lord, jews, or Gentiles. But you only look if it be lawful; Oh, you should look whither you offend your brothers,
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for though it be a lawfull thing yet if it trouble, and gravell thy conscience, thou must not doe it, saith Paul, I have endeavoured to keep a good conscience towards God, and towards men.
for though it be a lawful thing yet if it trouble, and gravel thy conscience, thou must not do it, Says Paul, I have endeavoured to keep a good conscience towards God, and towards men.
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and the strength of their lusts, that many times they eat, when they should not, or they eat more than they should, or they sleep when they should not:
and the strength of their Lustiest, that many times they eat, when they should not, or they eat more than they should, or they sleep when they should not:
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and I eat so many bits, and of so many dishes, and I cannot eat but my conscience saith, it is too much whereas I should eat but one dish, and so many cuts;
and I eat so many bits, and of so many Dishes, and I cannot eat but my conscience Says, it is too much whereas I should eat but one dish, and so many cuts;
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but much is for want of discretion, and because there is a great deale of unsanctifiedness in the heart, in the directing and managing of lawful things for the glory of God,
but much is for want of discretion, and Because there is a great deal of unsanctifiedness in the heart, in the directing and managing of lawful things for the glory of God,
yet it may be poyson to thee, for it may be inexpedient; doth it trouble thy conscience, get knowledge to see the lawfulnes of it, or abstaine from it; gall not thy conscience.
yet it may be poison to thee, for it may be inexpedient; does it trouble thy conscience, get knowledge to see the lawfulness of it, or abstain from it; Gall not thy conscience.
So then to end that, you see according to the signification of the word expedient, (taken in the proper signification,) the first rule, that all lawfull things are not expedient. Though many things be allowed, that God hath not restrained,
So then to end that, you see according to the signification of the word expedient, (taken in the proper signification,) the First Rule, that all lawful things Are not expedient. Though many things be allowed, that God hath not restrained,
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Decency what. 1 COR. 10.23. All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient, &c. I Have observed to you from these words three things. The first was this, That
Decency what. 1 COR. 10.23. All things Are lawful for me, but all things Are not expedient, etc. I Have observed to you from these words three things. The First was this, That
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There are divers things that are now lawfull to the Saints under the new Testament, that were not to the Saints under the Old. I have finished that Doctrine. The second is this,
There Are diverse things that Are now lawful to the Saints under the new Testament, that were not to the Saints under the Old. I have finished that Doctrine. The second is this,
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Secondly, what is meant by EXPEDIENT? The word comprehends all the rules that are to order and guide us in the use of things that are not determined, that are not commanded nor forbidden. It is a large word, All things are not expedient.
Secondly, what is meant by EXPEDIENT? The word comprehends all the rules that Are to order and guide us in the use of things that Are not determined, that Are not commanded nor forbidden. It is a large word, All things Are not expedient.
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That is, all things are not fit, all things are not meet, not worthy the Gospel, not decent, not comely; they doe not edifie, they are not convenient, they are not lovely, they are not venerable, they are not of good report. Now,
That is, all things Are not fit, all things Are not meet, not worthy the Gospel, not decent, not comely; they do not edify, they Are not convenient, they Are not lovely, they Are not venerable, they Are not of good report. Now,
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There is one word translated it is decent; another it is comely; another it is fit; another it beseemeth; another it becometh; another it is worthy: all these,
There is one word translated it is decent; Another it is comely; Another it is fit; Another it beseems; Another it Becometh; Another it is worthy: all these,
So in 2 Cor 14. after that great dispute concerning Prophesie, and Tongues, &c. The Apostle ends all with this, Let every thing be done DECENTLY, and in order.
So in 2 Cor 14. After that great dispute Concerning Prophesy, and Tongues, etc. The Apostle ends all with this, Let every thing be done DECENTLY, and in order.
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First, if you looke upon the person of a Saint, What is he? He is the son of God an heire of heaven, a coheire with Christ, they are Kings, and Queenes in all countries.
First, if you look upon the person of a Saint, What is he? He is the son of God an heir of heaven, a coheir with christ, they Are Kings, and Queens in all countries.
Saints, put them together they are the new Jerusalem the spouse or bride of Christ; they are the Kinred of Christ and divers other relations they have.
Saints, put them together they Are the new Jerusalem the spouse or bride of christ; they Are the Kindred of christ and diverse other relations they have.
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Now every thing is not decent for a King; a hundred things there are that an ordinarie man may doe that doe not beseem a King. Everything doth not beseeme an heire: and there are a hundred things that others may do that doth not beseem a chast bride: a chast wife. So there are many things (I may say in a sort) that would not be unseemly for a carnall man,
Now every thing is not decent for a King; a hundred things there Are that an ordinary man may do that do not beseem a King. Everything does not beseem an heir: and there Are a hundred things that Others may do that does not beseem a chaste bride: a chaste wife. So there Are many things (I may say in a sort) that would not be unseemly for a carnal man,
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It may be God hath made him a minister, it may be a magistrate, every lawfull thing that becomes an ordinarie man, doth not become a minister, nor a magistrate. It may be he is a servant he must consider, (though it be lawfull) whether it become his condition. See one instance;
It may be God hath made him a minister, it may be a magistrate, every lawful thing that becomes an ordinary man, does not become a minister, nor a magistrate. It may be he is a servant he must Consider, (though it be lawful) whither it become his condition. See one instance;
the holy Ghost gives that rule Ephes. 4.1. I beseech you brethren that you walk worthy of your calling. And so in Phil. 1.27. Only, let your conversation be such, as becometh the Gospel of Christ.
the holy Ghost gives that Rule Ephesians 4.1. I beseech you brothers that you walk worthy of your calling. And so in Philip 1.27. Only, let your Conversation be such, as Becometh the Gospel of christ.
You know that when we turne to the Lord, our persons are not so much eyed as our profession: therefore if there be any thing amiss in our buying, or selling, or in our charitie, profession smarts for it;
You know that when we turn to the Lord, our Persons Are not so much eyed as our profession: Therefore if there be any thing amiss in our buying, or selling, or in our charity, profession smarts for it;
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Many lawfull things become a man that doe not become a woman, and some become a woman that doe not become a man; Therefore consider, (which women seldome doe, they will speake first,
Many lawful things become a man that do not become a woman, and Some become a woman that do not become a man; Therefore Consider, (which women seldom do, they will speak First,
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if you doe that which is convenient, if you doe so as befits your sex, as well as other circumstances, Col. 3.18. Wives submit your selves to your own husbands;
if you do that which is convenient, if you do so as befits your sex, as well as other Circumstances, Col. 3.18. Wives submit your selves to your own Husbands;
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You will say, what evill is it, is it unlawfull? O, it is undecent to come to a house where the woman rules, it is as if people went with their heeles upward, it is uglie and undecent. So in 1 Tim. 2.9.
You will say, what evil is it, is it unlawful? O, it is undecent to come to a house where the woman rules, it is as if people went with their heals upward, it is ugly and undecent. So in 1 Tim. 2.9.
but mark what he saith next: but which becometh women professing godlines. There is their sex, and there profession, it must become both. Therefore in 1 Pet. 3.3.
but mark what he Says next: but which Becometh women professing godliness. There is their sex, and there profession, it must become both. Therefore in 1 Pet. 3.3.
he wisheth woman to teach their husbands by silence; if they be godly, and meek women, that is the best lecture they can read to their husbands, that they may be wonn by their chast conversation, whose adorning (saith he) let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the haire,
he wishes woman to teach their Husbands by silence; if they be godly, and meek women, that is the best lecture they can read to their Husbands, that they may be won by their chaste Conversation, whose adorning (Says he) let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair,
I will not say saith Peter but it is lawfull to weare broided haire, and gold, and pearle: but it is not an ornament to a spirituall eye, it is no ornament, no more than to see a Cart-horse dressed with a leather.
I will not say Says Peter but it is lawful to wear broided hair, and gold, and pearl: but it is not an ornament to a spiritual eye, it is no ornament, no more than to see a Carthorse dressed with a leather.
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Lastly, looke to the season, every thing is beautifull in its season. And a word spoken in season is like apples of gold with picters of silver; that is; very handsome.
Lastly, look to the season, every thing is beautiful in its season. And a word spoken in season is like Apples of gold with picters of silver; that is; very handsome.
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in the night men weare any foule cloathes, but in the day it is not decent for a man to walk with the cloathes of the night: therfore put of your night capps, and weare cleane cloathes, walk decently as in the day, looke to the time, frame your conversations according to that.
in the night men wear any foul clothes, but in the day it is not decent for a man to walk with the clothes of the night: Therefore put of your night caps, and wear clean clothes, walk decently as in the day, look to the time, frame your conversations according to that.
And that I conceive the Apostle drives at Ephes. 5. Where hee commands us to walke NONLATINALPHABET strictly, I rather like the translation we have Circumspectly, because it hath better coherence with the text, See that you walk circumspectly, not as fooles:
And that I conceive the Apostle drives At Ephesians 5. Where he commands us to walk strictly, I rather like the Translation we have Circumspectly, Because it hath better coherence with the text, See that you walk circumspectly, not as Fools:
I see nor how because the dayes are evil, we should redeeme the time by walking strictly: but walk circumspectly, fit your opportunity and time, observe it, take nitice of it.
I see nor how Because the days Are evil, we should Redeem the time by walking strictly: but walk circumspectly, fit your opportunity and time, observe it, take nitice of it.
men were faine to watch opportunities to pray, and to goe to Sermons, or to fasts; So walk decently, that is, serve the times, observe opportunities Ro. 12. take notice of every opportunity, to doe things fitly, and seasonably, I onely give a few instances.
men were feign to watch opportunities to pray, and to go to Sermons, or to fasts; So walk decently, that is, serve the times, observe opportunities Ro. 12. take notice of every opportunity, to do things fitly, and seasonably, I only give a few instances.
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that is, all lawful things are not convenient, they are not decent, it may be they are not seasonable. It may be that fits an old man that doth not fit a young; It may be it is fit for the husband, that doth not befit the wife; it may be it is no harme in a carnall man, that doth not beseem one that is a professor of religion.
that is, all lawful things Are not convenient, they Are not decent, it may be they Are not seasonable. It may be that fits an old man that does not fit a young; It may be it is fit for the husband, that does not befit the wife; it may be it is no harm in a carnal man, that does not beseem one that is a professor of Religion.
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for decency is a thing that keeps us, that we doe not disparage our selves in our relations, and make us worse: but wee are called upon to walk laudably; not only, not to cast dirt on religion:
for decency is a thing that keeps us, that we do not disparage our selves in our relations, and make us Worse: but we Are called upon to walk laudably; not only, not to cast dirt on Religion:
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but that it may be gracious, and lovely, and amiable; I will shew you but one place, the glorious golden rule of the Saints walking in the new Testament, Phil. 4.8. where the Apostle coming to speak of ordering their conversation, saith he, Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
but that it may be gracious, and lovely, and amiable; I will show you but one place, the glorious golden Rule of the Saints walking in the new Testament, Philip 4.8. where the Apostle coming to speak of ordering their Conversation, Says he, Finally brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
Whatsoever things are true, I conceive that the meaning is this, I look on these things, not as if the Apostle did give rules of good, and evil: but sets down an excellent way for indifferent things, whatsoever things are true; If there be any thing that carries no resemblance of deceit and falshood, take that:
Whatsoever things Are true, I conceive that the meaning is this, I look on these things, not as if the Apostle did give rules of good, and evil: but sets down an excellent Way for indifferent things, whatsoever things Are true; If there be any thing that carries no resemblance of deceit and falsehood, take that:
if it be honest, and just, and plain, and true, take that. Whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, If there be any vertue, or any praise doe that.
if it be honest, and just, and plain, and true, take that. Whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report, If there be any virtue, or any praise do that.
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Is it not lawfull to doe this, and that? it is lawfull, but it is not lovely; a Saint should doe nothing but that which is lovely. And whatsoever is of good report.
Is it not lawful to do this, and that? it is lawful, but it is not lovely; a Saint should do nothing but that which is lovely. And whatsoever is of good report.
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and take halfe so much, and say, is it not lawful? I say, it is not lovely; it is not lovely in the eye of a Turk for a Professor to ask twenty for that for which he will take ten.
and take half so much, and say, is it not lawful? I say, it is not lovely; it is not lovely in the eye of a Turk for a Professor to ask twenty for that for which he will take ten.
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So the end of my actions must not be to get praise, yet I must choose (as becometh a Saint) to doe those actions that have praise, and vertue in them, the praise must be to God,
So the end of my actions must not be to get praise, yet I must choose (as Becometh a Saint) to do those actions that have praise, and virtue in them, the praise must be to God,
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Therefore, what is this now that all things are lawfull, but all things are not expedient? That is, all lawful things are not true, they are not pure, they are not lovely, they are not of good report, all lawfull things have not vertue in them;
Therefore, what is this now that all things Are lawful, but all things Are not expedient? That is, all lawful things Are not true, they Are not pure, they Are not lovely, they Are not of good report, all lawful things have not virtue in them;
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Lastly, there is one word more, all lawfull things are not expedient; that is, as they doe not conduce to the profit and good of others, they are not convenient, they are not laudable and commendable: So lastly, it comprehends this, they are not orderly, that is the last rule.
Lastly, there is one word more, all lawful things Are not expedient; that is, as they do not conduce to the profit and good of Others, they Are not convenient, they Are not laudable and commendable: So lastly, it comprehends this, they Are not orderly, that is the last Rule.
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As for instance, the word in the originall in the Thessallonians to walk orderly: it is taken from an Army; you say an Army is orderly set in battalia in the feild.
As for instance, the word in the original in the Thessalonians to walk orderly: it is taken from an Army; you say an Army is orderly Set in battalions in the field.
When is an Army in order? Then when it is set in such a posture as it may best attaine to its end; what is that? to defend themselves and overcome their enemyes:
When is an Army in order? Then when it is Set in such a posture as it may best attain to its end; what is that? to defend themselves and overcome their enemies:
so to doe a thing orderly, to pray and to read, and to heare, and all that belong to those when we so passe them as we may best attaine, the end of praying and hearing,
so to do a thing orderly, to pray and to read, and to hear, and all that belong to those when we so pass them as we may best attain, the end of praying and hearing,
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disorderly when they make one thing to justle, & put out another, that is disorder. 1. Cor 14. The Apostle bids them doe all things decently and in order.
disorderly when they make one thing to justle, & put out Another, that is disorder. 1. Cor 14. The Apostle bids them do all things decently and in order.
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They had before in prophes•ing spoken three or foure at once, so they missed of the end; the Church was not edified. Secondly, they made the gifts of some vaine, they justled and put out one another.
They had before in prophes•ing spoken three or foure At once, so they missed of the end; the Church was not edified. Secondly, they made the Gifts of Some vain, they justled and put out one Another.
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So when you, in the worship of God, or any thing that God hath not determined, doe so as that you attaine the end; and when things suit, that one is not justled out and undervalued by another then it is done orderly. So, this is the sence, there are many things that are lawfull, but are not expedient. That is many lawfull things,
So when you, in the worship of God, or any thing that God hath not determined, do so as that you attain the end; and when things suit, that one is not justled out and undervalved by Another then it is done orderly. So, this is the sense, there Are many things that Are lawful, but Are not expedient. That is many lawful things,
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if I doe them at such a time I shall doe them disorderly; As, it is lawfull for you to speake, but if you speake while I am a preaching, it is disorderly for we shall not attaine the end of preaching, you will put me out,
if I do them At such a time I shall do them disorderly; As, it is lawful for you to speak, but if you speak while I am a preaching, it is disorderly for we shall not attain the end of preaching, you will put me out,
If I were not desirous to make an end of this I could prove the doctrine (though it need not much proofe) by scripture, and by parallelling it with other things, with naturall things.
If I were not desirous to make an end of this I could prove the Doctrine (though it need not much proof) by scripture, and by paralleling it with other things, with natural things.
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It is lawfull for a man to sleepe all day and to work all night, (I meane by the lawes of England) but it is not convenient. There are abundance of things that are lawfull for the saints that are no way expedient for them to doe,
It is lawful for a man to sleep all day and to work all night, (I mean by the laws of England) but it is not convenient. There Are abundance of things that Are lawful for the Saints that Are no Way expedient for them to do,
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that this being so, that every thing that is lawfull is not expedient; then it is the dutie of Christians to eye, and observe, not only (I had almost said not so much,
that this being so, that every thing that is lawful is not expedient; then it is the duty of Christians to eye, and observe, not only (I had almost said not so much,
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but certainly not only ) to eye what is lawfull, but in all their waies to looke what is, expedient; that is, to see that it be orderly, convenient, laudable, lovely, & of good report, else,
but Certainly not only) to eye what is lawful, but in all their ways to look what is, expedient; that is, to see that it be orderly, convenient, laudable, lovely, & of good report, Else,
They aske him if it were lawfull to marrie? and being married, if it were lawfull to put away their wives? and if it were lawfull to eat meat offered to Idoles? The Apostle doth not punctually answer to one of them,
They ask him if it were lawful to marry? and being married, if it were lawful to put away their wives? and if it were lawful to eat meat offered to Idols? The Apostle does not punctually answer to one of them,
and trouble every minister, and make endlesse questions, Is this lawful and is that? is it lawfull to play at Tables, and at Cards and to weare long haire and naked breasts? I will not dispute the lawfullnesse but I pray thee eye if it be seemly, and of good report among the Saints,
and trouble every minister, and make endless questions, Is this lawful and is that? is it lawful to play At Tables, and At Cards and to wear long hair and naked breasts? I will not dispute the lawfulness but I pray thee eye if it be seemly, and of good report among the Saints,
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There is a profession among you, and a multitude of professors, this is their religion, they put their wayes under the new Testament, in eye, only what is absolutely lawfull or unlawfull, good or evill,
There is a profession among you, and a multitude of professors, this is their Religion, they put their ways under the new Testament, in eye, only what is absolutely lawful or unlawful, good or evil,
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and breake the peace betweene them, and their brethren, and yet care not, it is no matter, is it not lawfull? O, wretched unhappie people, that eye only the rule of lawfullnes, and unlawfullnes. What shall I say to them? I have three words to say.
and break the peace between them, and their brothers, and yet care not, it is no matter, is it not lawful? Oh, wretched unhappy people, that eye only the Rule of lawfulness, and unlawfulness. What shall I say to them? I have three words to say.
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First, I say to such people, that usually, it is the signe of an hypocrit, (though it be not a certaine signe, it is a very shrewd one:) it is a signe of a hollow heart that was never right to God, that eyes only what is lawfull, to doe it, and unlawfull to avoid it:
First, I say to such people, that usually, it is the Signen of an hypocrite, (though it be not a certain Signen, it is a very shrewd one:) it is a Signen of a hollow heart that was never right to God, that eyes only what is lawful, to do it, and unlawful to avoid it:
Why? It is a signe that there is no love to God, he will doe so much as God flatly commands, and avoid that that God forbids, or else he knowes he shall be damned:
Why? It is a Signen that there is no love to God, he will do so much as God flatly commands, and avoid that that God forbids, or Else he knows he shall be damned:
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and though her husband bid her doe nothing, yet shee will studie what is lovely, and decent, and comely, & pleasing, and will not he take it kindly when he comes home? O, there is no love in thee, a thousand to one but thou hast an hypocriticall heart:
and though her husband bid her do nothing, yet she will study what is lovely, and decent, and comely, & pleasing, and will not he take it kindly when he comes home? O, there is no love in thee, a thousand to one but thou hast an hypocritical heart:
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for if there were love to God, thou wouldest never stand so much upon lawfull, and unlawfull, as what is decent, and comely &c. hypocrites will goe as neare hell as they can, that is their designe,
for if there were love to God, thou Wouldst never stand so much upon lawful, and unlawful, as what is decent, and comely etc. Hypocrites will go as near hell as they can, that is their Design,
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Well Secondly, if it be not the signe of an hypocrit (for I canōt say certainly it is) yet it is a signe of an old Testament spirit; divers of you rightly understand not that word, it sounds harsh to you,
Well Secondly, if it be not the Signen of an hypocrite (for I canont say Certainly it is) yet it is a Signen of an old Testament Spirit; diverse of you rightly understand not that word, it sounds harsh to you,
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so an old Testament spirit is a low mean spirit, that walks as those godly people in their child-hood in the old-Testament, that is my meaning; therefore mistake me not.
so an old Testament Spirit is a low mean Spirit, that walks as those godly people in their childhood in the old-Testament, that is my meaning; Therefore mistake me not.
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Now, when I say thou art lead by an old Testament spirit, I mean, thou hast a heart fitter to live under the law (in the time of Moses, when they were punies, and babies, and children, under tutors, than for the times of the Gospel; Such a heart doth every thing as far as it is lawfull: So, many things are lawfull, and he will doe them,
Now, when I say thou art led by an old Testament Spirit, I mean, thou hast a heart fitter to live under the law (in the time of Moses, when they were punies, and babies, and children, under tutors, than for the times of the Gospel; Such a heart does every thing as Far as it is lawful: So, many things Are lawful, and he will do them,
or for going over a bridge, &c. But it is not so now; remember the rule Phil. 4.8. If there be any thing that is lovely, or of good report, or hath praise, or vertue, doe that.
or for going over a bridge, etc. But it is not so now; Remember the Rule Philip 4.8. If there be any thing that is lovely, or of good report, or hath praise, or virtue, do that.
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not for doing lawful things, but for doing them in a way, thou maiest go and strive to avoid ill, and to doe good, and in a way of doing lawful things thou maiest goe to hell, much more in unlawfull;
not for doing lawful things, but for doing them in a Way, thou Mayest go and strive to avoid ill, and to do good, and in a Way of doing lawful things thou Mayest go to hell, much more in unlawful;
Have you not heard of a Proverb licitis perimus, &c. Saith the heathen, we perish in lawful things? I have known many professors that have gone such wayes that men might clearely say, yonder is an old back-sliding professor, that goes directly to hell;
Have you not herd of a Proverb Licitis perimus, etc. Says the heathen, we perish in lawful things? I have known many professors that have gone such ways that men might clearly say, yonder is an old backsliding professor, that Goes directly to hell;
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Therefore now in the new Testament, seek not what is lawfull only, but what is venerable, and pure, and just, and decent, and comely, for a Saint to doe; That is one Use.
Therefore now in the new Testament, seek not what is lawful only, but what is venerable, and pure, and just, and decent, and comely, for a Saint to do; That is one Use.
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it is no way of liberty, or loosnes you have bin thinking all this while that I have been making of a way of loosnes or liscentiousnes • see hence it is a strict way:
it is no Way of liberty, or looseness you have been thinking all this while that I have been making of a Way of looseness or liscentiousnes • see hence it is a strict Way:
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yet there are but a few that are expedient; and wheresoever the Gospel makes the way broader in point of lawfulnes, it fetcheth it out againe in point of expediencie. Take two professors, the one of an old Testament spirit that lookes only to that which is lawfull, and let him be as strict as hee can for his life in doing that which is lawfull, and avoiding that which is unlawfull or else he shall be damned.
yet there Are but a few that Are expedient; and wheresoever the Gospel makes the Way Broader in point of lawfulness, it Fetches it out again in point of expediency. Take two professors, the one of an old Testament Spirit that looks only to that which is lawful, and let him be as strict as he can for his life in doing that which is lawful, and avoiding that which is unlawful or Else he shall be damned.
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Take another Christian that out of love to Christ doth eye that which is expedient as well as that which is lawfull the latter shall outstrip the other a hundred degrees, he shall be an Angel in comparison in strictnesse. It is no such liscentious way as you conceive.
Take Another Christian that out of love to christ does eye that which is expedient as well as that which is lawful the latter shall outstrip the other a hundred Degrees, he shall be an Angel in comparison in strictness. It is no such liscentious Way as you conceive.
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But you will say, wherein will he be strict, shall he doe works of supererogation? shall he make duties as the papists doe? if God have not bound and commanded him, what pleasure hath God in that he doth?
But you will say, wherein will he be strict, shall he do works of supererogation? shall he make duties as the Papists do? if God have not bound and commanded him, what pleasure hath God in that he does?
I answere, there are but a few things that God hath commanded in the new Testament; but there are some things that he hath cōmanded that are absolutely required in themselves,
I answer, there Are but a few things that God hath commanded in the new Testament; but there Are Some things that he hath commanded that Are absolutely required in themselves,
then though he be not bound to the thing simplie, yet he is bound to it when it becomes expedient: According to discourse, men say, by the rule of nature, much more by the law of the Gospel, in two things that are both lawfull, if one be more expedient than the other wee are bound to doe that.
then though he be not bound to the thing simply, yet he is bound to it when it becomes expedient: According to discourse, men say, by the Rule of nature, much more by the law of the Gospel, in two things that Are both lawful, if one be more expedient than the other we Are bound to do that.
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Therfore it is not a way of loosenes nor of supererogation, but we are bound though not in a legall way (to the thing simplie in it self) as they were in the old Testament.
Therefore it is not a Way of looseness nor of supererogation, but we Are bound though not in a Legal Way (to the thing simply in it self) as they were in the old Testament.
But where is the priviledge, and spaciousness in the wayes of Christ that you spake of? Now you say, the Gospel by this becomes as strict, as they were before; Where is the priviledge?
But where is the privilege, and spaciousness in the ways of christ that you spoke of? Now you say, the Gospel by this becomes as strict, as they were before; Where is the privilege?
not a liberty properly for the ease of our persons, (though that be somewhat) for there is many a Saint under the new Testament in doing that that is expedient, works as hard as the Levites in slaying of the cattell:
not a liberty properly for the ease of our Persons, (though that be somewhat) for there is many a Saint under the new Testament in doing that that is expedient, works as hard as the Levites in slaying of the cattle:
So the liberty is not that thou maiest doe lesse good, or more evil: but the liberty is this, that now God allowes thee to doe good in a more honourable way to thy self,
So the liberty is not that thou Mayest do less good, or more evil: but the liberty is this, that now God allows thee to do good in a more honourable Way to thy self,
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As for instance, you know an apprentice that is with his master, he is bound, he is not a free-man, he doth the busines of his master, and works hard too:
As for instance, you know an apprentice that is with his master, he is bound, he is not a freeman, he does the business of his master, and works hard too:
for the Proverb is, there is but one servant in a house, that is the master, hee hath more charge, and care, but he doth it in a more honourable way as a free-man, and not as a drudg;
for the Proverb is, there is but one servant in a house, that is the master, he hath more charge, and care, but he does it in a more honourable Way as a freeman, and not as a drudge;
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therefore it is a great priviledg that we are freed in the Gospel, & such a priviledge that it is a step to perfection in heaven. In heaven we shall serve God as the Angels,
Therefore it is a great privilege that we Are freed in the Gospel, & such a privilege that it is a step to perfection in heaven. In heaven we shall serve God as the Angels,
and I thinke not that the Angels are tied with little lawes, endles, externall lawes, but it is their nature, and disposition to serve God unweariedly world without end:
and I think not that the Angels Are tied with little laws, endless, external laws, but it is their nature, and disposition to serve God unweariedly world without end:
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Therefore what I say concerning the easines of the way to heaven, I meane not that thou shouldest make that use of it, it is easie therefore I may be carelesse,
Therefore what I say Concerning the easiness of the Way to heaven, I mean not that thou Shouldst make that use of it, it is easy Therefore I may be careless,
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To be strict in point OF EXPEDIENCY. 1 CORINTHIANS 10.23. All things are lawfull for me, but all things are not expedient, &c. WEE proceed to another Use, that wee should make of this Doctrine; that
To be strict in point OF EXPEDIENCY. 1 CORINTHIANS 10.23. All things Are lawful for me, but all things Are not expedient, etc. we proceed to Another Use, that we should make of this Doctrine; that
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keep your selves as loose from the former as God hath left you, and strive as strictly as you can to observe the latter: for then you will be excellent Christians most of you,
keep your selves as lose from the former as God hath left you, and strive as strictly as you can to observe the latter: for then you will be excellent Christians most of you,
yet I know, and am able (I think) to make it good, that the want of this is one of the chiefest miseries on your souls, especially in respect of your conversation each to other;
yet I know, and am able (I think) to make it good, that the want of this is one of the chiefest misery's on your Souls, especially in respect of your Conversation each to other;
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The first motive is this, that this I conceive if you apprehend it spiritually, it would be the readiest way in the world to reconcile the Saints, and to end many,
The First motive is this, that this I conceive if you apprehend it spiritually, it would be the Readiest Way in the world to reconcile the Saints, and to end many,
Let us agree upon cleare undoubted rules (that are not many) about the worship of God, about doctrine, & discipline, that we may be able to stop the mouthes of men by Scripture:
Let us agree upon clear undoubted rules (that Are not many) about the worship of God, about Doctrine, & discipline, that we may be able to stop the mouths of men by Scripture:
so for the point of dipping (though in some places in England, they dipp altogether;) How shall we end the controversie with those godly people? (as many of them are) Look upon the Scriptures,
so for the point of dipping (though in Some places in England, they dip altogether;) How shall we end the controversy with those godly people? (as many of them Are) Look upon the Scriptures,
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and there you shall finde, that NONLATINALPHABET, to baptize, it is an Ordinance of God, and the use of water, in way of washing for a spirituall end, to resemble some spirituall thing:
and there you shall find, that, to baptise, it is an Ordinance of God, and the use of water, in Way of washing for a spiritual end, to resemble Some spiritual thing:
and judge of the rest according to expediency; Take the maine rule, which is this, Baptisme is an Ordinance of God, that is, the using of water upon believers for a spirituall end;
and judge of the rest according to expediency; Take the main Rule, which is this, Baptism is an Ordinance of God, that is, the using of water upon believers for a spiritual end;
than to have men and women, and weak people (it may be) in the winter time over head and eares into the River; hee would rather make use of water in a more civill,
than to have men and women, and weak people (it may be) in the winter time over head and ears into the River; he would rather make use of water in a more civil,
I know also by the way that there are a companie of people that would arrogate the name of Presbyterie though improperly, the name doth not beseeme them, that is, those that have been the Bishops creatures,
I know also by the Way that there Are a company of people that would arrogate the name of Presbytery though improperly, the name does not beseem them, that is, those that have been the Bishops creatures,
and are all for fire and fagot, there are some such among us & they would arrogate the name of Presbytery, I would not have them doe it, it doth not befit them.
and Are all for fire and faggot, there Are Some such among us & they would arrogate the name of Presbytery, I would not have them do it, it does not befit them.
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Nay, I will tell you a greater mystery, one of the cheifest things I mourne for in England: what is that? the devill doth not only put soule names on things,
Nay, I will tell you a greater mystery, one of the chiefest things I mourn for in England: what is that? the Devil does not only put soul names on things,
so he jumbles things, and drives all among the common people, so it may be there are some that would take the name of presbytery; so, that if we looke upon the nature of the thing,
so he jumbles things, and drives all among the Common people, so it may be there Are Some that would take the name of presbytery; so, that if we look upon the nature of the thing,
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and I shall speak a word tending to peace betweene them, and the godly that are called Independents. How shall I doe that from this doctrine? The true Presbyterie (not as I conceit or according to mens fancie,
and I shall speak a word tending to peace between them, and the godly that Are called Independents. How shall I do that from this Doctrine? The true Presbytery (not as I conceit or according to men's fancy,
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but according to their writing, and books, and profession of godly learned men) I find not that in any thing almost they dissent from that that you call independency, till you come to one thing;
but according to their writing, and books, and profession of godly learned men) I find not that in any thing almost they dissent from that that you call independency, till you come to one thing;
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but here is all the difference, that godly, rationall, consciencious men lay down, betweene Presbyterie and Independents, that the one, the Presbyterians they say that when any Church doth amisse, and cannot agree,
but Here is all the difference, that godly, rational, conscientious men lay down, between Presbytery and Independents, that the one, the Presbyterians they say that when any Church does amiss, and cannot agree,
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This is the difference between the consciencious Independents and Presbyterians: for others that persecute with fire and fagot, I account them not the Presbyterie.
This is the difference between the conscientious Independents and Presbyterians: for Others that persecute with fire and faggot, I account them not the Presbytery.
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the strife among Gods people of Presbytery and Independencie, would cease (take away those that strive to make bate) It is as if you and I should strive who should goe into the gates of Venice first,
the strife among God's people of Presbytery and Independency, would cease (take away those that strive to make bate) It is as if you and I should strive who should go into the gates of Venice First,
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And what shall we doe then? I tell you as, for the matter of appeale, the Presbytery, truly called as they cannot fully prove, that there is an absolute rule that they should doe so;
And what shall we do then? I tell you as, for the matter of appeal, the Presbytery, truly called as they cannot Fully prove, that there is an absolute Rule that they should do so;
so, the other cannot prove that they may not. What is to be done then? This, that when all things come to that that they cannot agree in a Church, it may be expedient, and convenient, that we appeale to others to end our busines;
so, the other cannot prove that they may not. What is to be done then? This, that when all things come to that that they cannot agree in a Church, it may be expedient, and convenient, that we appeal to Others to end our business;
But you will say, Sir, this is the way to confusion: for there being but a few things lawfull, and abundance of things that are not expedient, now who shall judge what is expedient, and what is not? shall every particular man determine of his owne head? then there will be a confusion worse than ever:
But you will say, Sir, this is the Way to confusion: for there being but a few things lawful, and abundance of things that Are not expedient, now who shall judge what is expedient, and what is not? shall every particular man determine of his own head? then there will be a confusion Worse than ever:
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When you are sure that this is the will of God, set not your wits on work as people doe, they reason from intricacies, and absurdities, and this and that that may follow:
When you Are sure that this is the will of God, Set not your wits on work as people do, they reason from intricacies, and absurdities, and this and that that may follow:
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if every man shall goe and set up what government he will, and worship God as he pleaseth; if all the worship of God were to be determined, according to every mans humour, or every nation, and custome, and fashion, then it would breed confusion,
if every man shall go and Set up what government he will, and worship God as he Pleases; if all the worship of God were to be determined, according to every men humour, or every Nation, and custom, and fashion, then it would breed confusion,
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and as a Godly Ancient saith, if we were to frame the house to the curtaine, and not the curtaine to the house, If we were to frame Religion to every countrie where we come, this would breed confusion:
and as a Godly Ancient Says, if we were to frame the house to the curtain, and not the curtain to the house, If we were to frame Religion to every country where we come, this would breed confusion:
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But Christ hath done the maine, only there are somethings that fall out in Worship, and Doctrine, and Discipline, that must be mannaged by the rules of expediency, that I gave you before.
But christ hath done the main, only there Are somethings that fallen out in Worship, and Doctrine, and Discipline, that must be managed by the rules of expediency, that I gave you before.
and our temper, wee shall goe to greater confusion; and so wee shall as long as wee have carnall sleight spirits, (as generally Christians have) they will lead us to confusion.
and our temper, we shall go to greater confusion; and so we shall as long as we have carnal sleight spirits, (as generally Christians have) they will led us to confusion.
and to feed more upon them, & that will avoide that stir, and contention, 1 Cor. 3. Are yee not carnal? Why so? one said, I am for Paul, another, I am for Peter;
and to feed more upon them, & that will avoid that stir, and contention, 1 Cor. 3. are ye not carnal? Why so? one said, I am for Paul, Another, I am for Peter;
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Mark those people, take a man that is full of love, he hath not crotchets and fancies to make bate, and strife between men, there is no occasion of stumbling in him:
Mark those people, take a man that is full of love, he hath not crotchets and fancies to make bore, and strife between men, there is no occasion of stumbling in him:
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and then there would be no such confusion, In 1 Cor. 13. Love doth nothing unseemly: the word is dirived from the Latine word (indecore) Love doth nothing amisse, but doth every thing seemly; if we were full of love we should be able to answer a hundred questions that now wee are not able to doe.
and then there would be no such confusion, In 1 Cor. 13. Love does nothing unseemly: the word is dirived from the Latin word (indecore) Love does nothing amiss, but does every thing seemly; if we were full of love we should be able to answer a hundred questions that now we Are not able to do.
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As thus, the Magistrate is to determine those things in particular persons, or Churches that respect the Kingdome, that have relation to the State, and Nation. Churches are to determine things that belong to them;
As thus, the Magistrate is to determine those things in particular Persons, or Churches that respect the Kingdom, that have Relation to the State, and nation. Churches Are to determine things that belong to them;
As for instance, concerning Magistrates (I speak not at all, what his power is in lawfull things that God hath commanded,) but in things undetermined by the word of God, those things that relate really and truely to his State, and Nation he hath power to determine. As for instance, suppose in this City the Saints did use to meet at twelue or one of the clock in the night generally,
As for instance, Concerning Magistrates (I speak not At all, what his power is in lawful things that God hath commanded,) but in things undetermined by the word of God, those things that relate really and truly to his State, and nation he hath power to determine. As for instance, suppose in this city the Saints did use to meet At twelue or one of the clock in the night generally,
suppose that this were reall; (for people must not talk, O, this will destroy the Kingdome, and the Parliament, when there is no such thing) for ought I know the Magistrate may come and determine the case,
suppose that this were real; (for people must not talk, Oh, this will destroy the Kingdom, and the Parliament, when there is no such thing) for ought I know the Magistrate may come and determine the case,
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and make them meet at twelue of the clock in the day, and not in the night, if it be prejudiciall to his Kingdome; For, take this generall rule, the way of the Gospel in it selfe is not really prejudiciall to Magistracy.
and make them meet At twelue of the clock in the day, and not in the night, if it be prejudicial to his Kingdom; For, take this general Rule, the Way of the Gospel in it self is not really prejudicial to Magistracy.
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Christ Jesus hath not commanded this house, or yonder, or any house more than another: but now there are houses fitly seated, and large about the City;
christ jesus hath not commanded this house, or yonder, or any house more than Another: but now there Are houses fitly seated, and large about the city;
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the Ministers, and Magistrates knowing the indifferencie of them, for ought I know the Magistrate may determine those places for the hearing of the Word, and other exercises.
the Ministers, and Magistrates knowing the indifferency of them, for ought I know the Magistrate may determine those places for the hearing of the Word, and other exercises.
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but he may doe it in relation to his Kingdome, and State; as thus, lest there be disturbance in my City, you shall meet respectively in such places, and so he may distribute them;
but he may do it in Relation to his Kingdom, and State; as thus, lest there be disturbance in my city, you shall meet respectively in such places, and so he may distribute them;
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as for instance, whether he will repeate the Sermon, or read a Chapter at night, or in the morning; (God hath not determined the one, or the other) or whether he will expound a Chapter in the morning, or in the evening, if hee have not time for both.
as for instance, whither he will repeat the Sermon, or read a Chapter At night, or in the morning; (God hath not determined the one, or the other) or whither he will expound a Chapter in the morning, or in the evening, if he have not time for both.
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And so actions that concerne a mans owne person, that relate not to the Church, or the Family, or State; the Saints by the Spirit of God may determine things personally to themselves: you understand that.
And so actions that concern a men own person, that relate not to the Church, or the Family, or State; the Saints by the Spirit of God may determine things personally to themselves: you understand that.
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But to cleare this a little, I say, that Magistrates may determine these circumstances; There are these six cautions for Churches, and Magistrates in determining of things that God hath not determined;
But to clear this a little, I say, that Magistrates may determine these Circumstances; There Are these six cautions for Churches, and Magistrates in determining of things that God hath not determined;
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As thus, for instance, there was a great strife among us before about wearing of the Surplice, about wearing of white, or blacke, here the Magistrate nor the Church cannot determine, because it is not a necessary indifferent thing;
As thus, for instance, there was a great strife among us before about wearing of the Surplice, about wearing of white, or black, Here the Magistrate nor the Church cannot determine, Because it is not a necessary indifferent thing;
Therefore men must observe that rule, or else they will run endlessely, and under the name of indifferent doe any thing. Secondly, observe this Caveat;
Therefore men must observe that Rule, or Else they will run endlessly, and under the name of indifferent do any thing. Secondly, observe this Caveat;
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So are Emperours, and Kings &c. And for a Magistrate to intrude into the Church, that he will determine all busines, what they shall doe, and what they shall pray, I think this is not right:
So Are emperors, and Kings etc. And for a Magistrate to intrude into the Church, that he will determine all business, what they shall do, and what they shall pray, I think this is not right:
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Then fourthly, Churches, and Saints, and Magistrates in determining of indifferent things must be warie of making lawes for hereafter; for there are few things that are expedient, but may sometime or other be lawfull; therefore, what is expedient now to doe, beware how you make it a standing law to binde men to it.
Then fourthly, Churches, and Saints, and Magistrates in determining of indifferent things must be wary of making laws for hereafter; for there Are few things that Are expedient, but may sometime or other be lawful; Therefore, what is expedient now to do, beware how you make it a standing law to bind men to it.
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but if they make it an ordinarie rule, a standing law it will be inconvenient. So, in spirituall things, about six score yeares agoe, in the reformation, it was a great thing to come out so far as they did:
but if they make it an ordinary Rule, a standing law it will be inconvenient. So, in spiritual things, about six score Years ago, in the Reformation, it was a great thing to come out so Far as they did:
Fiftly, Magistrates, & Churches must be warie how they impose these things upon the consciences of men as necessarie things, they may decide them to be expedient, and so perswade them to obey:
Fifty, Magistrates, & Churches must be wary how they impose these things upon the Consciences of men as necessary things, they may decide them to be expedient, and so persuade them to obey:
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Now to goe with fire, and fagot, with banishment, and imprisonment, as they did under Episcopacie, there was more rigour used for not wearing the Surplice, than if a Minister had been drunk twenty times in a yeare;
Now to go with fire, and faggot, with banishment, and imprisonment, as they did under Episcopacy, there was more rigour used for not wearing the Surplice, than if a Minister had been drunk twenty times in a year;
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You know I have shewed you certaine rules by which you should goe to avoide confusion, and they are as Land marks, or as booyes in the water to guide you.
You know I have showed you certain rules by which you should go to avoid confusion, and they Are as Land marks, or as boys in the water to guide you.
Is it decent, is it convenient, is it expedient, doth it doe others or my self good? Or will it trouble my conscience, and make Religion evill spoken of? Cast about by these rules,
Is it decent, is it convenient, is it expedient, does it do Others or my self good? Or will it trouble my conscience, and make Religion evil spoken of? Cast about by these rules,
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and putting the case alike, (or else it is a dangerous rule, you are not in all things to follow the example of Christ himself, hee did many things that are not for your example,
and putting the case alike, (or Else it is a dangerous Rule, you Are not in all things to follow the Exampl of christ himself, he did many things that Are not for your Exampl,
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though wee may not make an absolute rule of every example, yet they may be good patterns when the case is alike ) if we cannot judge whether this be expedient, doe as the Saints of old did.
though we may not make an absolute Rule of every Exampl, yet they may be good patterns when the case is alike) if we cannot judge whither this be expedient, do as the Saints of old did.
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but when to doe it, or how, put the case the same, according as you have opportunitie you should do well to doe it on the First-day of the week: but it is not an absolute rule.
but when to do it, or how, put the case the same, according as you have opportunity you should do well to do it on the First-day of the Week: but it is not an absolute Rule.
So I remember a word between a Minister and a Gentleman, the Minister disputing with the Gentleman, whether he might put on his Hat in the Sermon time;
So I Remember a word between a Minister and a Gentleman, the Minister disputing with the Gentleman, whither he might put on his Hat in the Sermon time;
the Minister holding strongly that he ought not, the other holding that he might, so when the Gentleman could not answer the Minister, saith he, Sir I will not dispute with you:
the Minister holding strongly that he ought not, the other holding that he might, so when the Gentleman could not answer the Minister, Says he, Sir I will not dispute with you:
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but I am very loath to doe that, by doing whereof I must of necessitie condemne the Generation of the faithfull, I will not stand against your arguments:
but I am very loath to do that, by doing whereof I must of necessity condemn the Generation of the faithful, I will not stand against your Arguments:
So in this case, the saying holds, that when a man is at Rome, let him doe as they doe at Rome, that is, in things that are not determined, when we have no other light, let us goe according to the custome of the Churches. In some Churches they use not to put on their Hats,
So in this case, the saying holds, that when a man is At Room, let him doe as they do At Room, that is, in things that Are not determined, when we have no other Light, let us go according to the custom of the Churches. In Some Churches they use not to put on their Hats,
The Saints should be singular from wicked people, and from good people in evill things, but in things that God hath not determined, we should not be singular from them.
The Saints should be singular from wicked people, and from good people in evil things, but in things that God hath not determined, we should not be singular from them.
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or the Psalmes of David; or in what tune wee should sing, in this, or that tune; or whether we should sing one, or two, or three, or more, this is not determined. Moreover I know not which is more expedient, that twenty,
or the Psalms of David; or in what tune we should sing, in this, or that tune; or whither we should sing one, or two, or three, or more, this is not determined. Moreover I know not which is more expedient, that twenty,
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I tell you for my owne part, when I observe any custome in any Church, any thing that is laudable, and comely, that God hath not determined, there is a kind of honour, and reverence that striks my heart,
I tell you for my own part, when I observe any custom in any Church, any thing that is laudable, and comely, that God hath not determined, there is a kind of honour, and Reverence that striks my heart,
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doth not the Scripture say the same? 1 Cor. 11. there was a great dispute concerning long haire, and short haire; whether women should cut their haire,
does not the Scripture say the same? 1 Cor. 11. there was a great dispute Concerning long hair, and short hair; whither women should Cut their hair,
& men should weare long haire, see how the Apostle resolves the case verse 14. Doth not even nature it self teach you, that if a man have long haire it is a shame unto him.
& men should wear long hair, see how the Apostle resolves the case verse 14. Does not even nature it self teach you, that if a man have long hair it is a shame unto him.
Why, how doth nature teach it? The word generally is taken for nature: but divers godly wise men conceive that by nature is meant the custome of the countrie that they lived in;
Why, how does nature teach it? The word generally is taken for nature: but diverse godly wise men conceive that by nature is meant the custom of the country that they lived in;
doth not nature teach you? that is, is it not contrary to the generall custome of the countrie, (much more of the Saints) for a man to weare his haire ••e a woman: But if a woman have long haire it is a glory;
does not nature teach you? that is, is it not contrary to the general custom of the country, (much more of the Saints) for a man to wear his hair ••e a woman: But if a woman have long hair it is a glory;
we do not strive and contend, or if you relate it to the other, if any man strive about long haire; we & the Churches of God doe not walk so, they doe not weare long haire: but which way soever you take it;
we do not strive and contend, or if you relate it to the other, if any man strive about long hair; we & the Churches of God do not walk so, they do not wear long hair: but which Way soever you take it;
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So in Acts 16. when Paul and the women met together by the waterside, verse. 13 it is said they came to a Rivers side, where prayer was wont to be MADE;
So in Acts 16. when Paul and the women met together by the waterside, verse. 13 it is said they Come to a rivers side, where prayer was wont to be MADE;
and there they sate down, and preached, and prayed: he doth not say it was supperstition to come on a green place by a River: but it was a custome, and Paul goes thither, and teacheth them,
and there they sat down, and preached, and prayed: he does not say it was Superstition to come on a green place by a River: but it was a custom, and Paul Goes thither, and Teaches them,
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what is that? It is a light in the soule, that is a Relique of that light that was in Adam. VVhen God made Adam, and all other creatures, he made all good, there were good things,
what is that? It is a Light in the soul, that is a Relic of that Light that was in Adam. When God made Adam, and all other creatures, he made all good, there were good things,
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Yet the light is not growne so dimme, as the other faculties are grown loose: for all carnall men (excepting none) they have light to judge beyond their power to practise, that is the reason the Heathen said, I see good, and better things,
Yet the Light is not grown so dim, as the other faculties Are grown lose: for all carnal men (excepting none) they have Light to judge beyond their power to practise, that is the reason the Heathen said, I see good, and better things,
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Now this right reason, it often helps the Saints when they have no other light; As in 2 Cor. 14.23. The Apostle reproves them for speaking with strange tongues in the Church, that the people understood not;
Now this right reason, it often helps the Saints when they have no other Light; As in 2 Cor. 14.23. The Apostle reproves them for speaking with strange tongues in the Church, that the people understood not;
what argument doth he use? saith he if an Ideot come in, and heare you babble together, will hee not say you are mad? that is, take a man that hath the least spark of reason, of naturall light,
what argument does he use? Says he if an Idiot come in, and hear you babble together, will he not say you Are mad? that is, take a man that hath the least spark of reason, of natural Light,
and naked breasts, and take another that goes handsomly, and attires her self modestly, and put it to an Ideot, and let him judge which is the hansomest, by the spark of right reason in him.
and naked breasts, and take Another that Goes handsomely, and attires her self modestly, and put it to an Idiot, and let him judge which is the handsomest, by the spark of right reason in him.
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But to conclude all, you have had expediency, and decency, and commendablnesse, and orderlinesse, and now the example of the Saints, the custome of the Churches,
But to conclude all, you have had expediency, and decency, and commendablnesse, and orderliness, and now the Exampl of the Saints, the custom of the Churches,
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unlesse it be extraordinary, that is contrary to the naturall command of God written in the heart; I say unlesse it be extraordinary: as for Abraham to offer Isaac. Therefore if I finde any thing that I suppose to be an institution, that is contrarie to the law of nature, I may conclude that it is not the will of God.
unless it be extraordinary, that is contrary to the natural command of God written in the heart; I say unless it be extraordinary: as for Abraham to offer Isaac. Therefore if I find any thing that I suppose to be an Institution, that is contrary to the law of nature, I may conclude that it is not the will of God.
if there come a case that God hath not absolutely determined, (as hee hath not determined any thing point blank against the law of nature; for it is but another edition in a larger character) if it be a case that we know not how to doe; judge by this law.
if there come a case that God hath not absolutely determined, (as he hath not determined any thing point blank against the law of nature; for it is but Another edition in a larger character) if it be a case that we know not how to do; judge by this law.
But how wee shall baptize, whether by sprinkling, or going into a River (because it is probable some of them did) if we have no other light goe to the law of nature; for either men,
But how we shall baptise, whither by sprinkling, or going into a River (Because it is probable Some of them did) if we have no other Light go to the law of nature; for either men,
and women must goe in naked, or clothed, if they goe naked, it is point blank against the law of modesty, and so against the law of nature: and if they goe in clothed if no house be neere, we know by experience,
and women must go in naked, or clothed, if they go naked, it is point blank against the law of modesty, and so against the law of nature: and if they go in clothed if no house be near, we know by experience,
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That seeing many things are lawfull to the Saints under the New-Testament, that were not to the Saints under the old; and seeing that of those many things that are now lawfull there are but a few that are expedient. Therefore the Saints would be exhorted, in their walking not only to eye that which is lawfull, but also that which is expedient.
That seeing many things Are lawful to the Saints under the New testament, that were not to the Saints under the old; and seeing that of those many things that Are now lawful there Are but a few that Are expedient. Therefore the Saints would be exhorted, in their walking not only to eye that which is lawful, but also that which is expedient.
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is this the way to peace? me thinks you seeme to crosse all people in your discourse, you speak against Anabaptists, and Independents, and Presbyterians: and is this the way to peace.
is this the Way to peace? me thinks you seem to cross all people in your discourse, you speak against Anabaptists, and Independents, and Presbyterians: and is this the Way to peace.
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what is the way to peace, and reconciliation? The ordinary way is to divide stakes, to abate every one a little, every one to come to condescend each to other, that is the way to peace. We should doe with our brethren, just as God doth with us,
what is the Way to peace, and reconciliation? The ordinary Way is to divide stakes, to abate every one a little, every one to come to condescend each to other, that is the Way to peace. We should do with our brothers, just as God does with us,
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We meet the Lord, and hee meets us (as we see in the parable of the Prodigall and his father) and so there is peace, So there will never be peace among the Saints,
We meet the Lord, and he meets us (as we see in the parable of the Prodigal and his father) and so there is peace, So there will never be peace among the Saints,
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come down a little, every one abate a little, this is the way to peace. And so in Act. 15. when there was dissention about circumcision, it is notably worth your observation;
come down a little, every one abate a little, this is the Way to peace. And so in Act. 15. when there was dissension about circumcision, it is notably worth your observation;
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and desire that the Jewes would not force circumsion upon the Gentiles, and they desire that the Gentiles would not stand on things strangled, and blood, those things of all others did give most offence to the Jewes: for it was notorious infamous for them to doe so;
and desire that the Jews would not force Circumcision upon the Gentiles, and they desire that the Gentiles would not stand on things strangled, and blood, those things of all Others did give most offence to the Jews: for it was notorious infamous for them to do so;
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Concerning Independents as you call them, (though they will not own the name, but you fasten it on them) I must speak this, that concerning their practise,
Concerning Independents as you call them, (though they will not own the name, but you fasten it on them) I must speak this, that Concerning their practice,
I cannot condemne them, neither doe I know any godly, judicious Presbyterian, that will be against most of their tenets: But know concerning those that you call Independents, that they have divers principles that are destructive: among the rest, I warne you of one principle that will be wholly destructive to your owne peace,
I cannot condemn them, neither do I know any godly, judicious Presbyterian, that will be against most of their tenets: But know Concerning those that you call Independents, that they have diverse principles that Are destructive: among the rest, I warn you of one principle that will be wholly destructive to your own peace,
and the peace of others, (though you see it not) The fancying, and conceiting of a curious peice of discipline in the New-Testament, in every tittle as it was in the old. It will necessarily,
and the peace of Others, (though you see it not) The fancying, and Conceit of a curious piece of discipline in the New testament, in every tittle as it was in the old. It will necessarily,
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they either held that there was no externall way of government at all, or else they held that there is a latitude that we are not so absolutely, and punctually tyed in every thing:
they either held that there was no external Way of government At all, or Else they held that there is a latitude that we Are not so absolutely, and punctually tied in every thing:
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And if halfe a score yeares agoe there was such a latitude, it were a strange thing if these Presbyterians, should goe now to frame such a curious peice in every point.
And if half a score Years ago there was such a latitude, it were a strange thing if these Presbyterians, should go now to frame such a curious piece in every point.
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So I say, if those that are called Presbyterians agree with themselves, and their own principles, & what they were ten yeares since, they agree with this Doctrine,
So I say, if those that Are called Presbyterians agree with themselves, and their own principles, & what they were ten Years since, they agree with this Doctrine,
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And I will shew you this, that there is no true reason in the world (but that the devil bewitcheth men) why there should be any contention, and strife, betweene Presbyterians, (I mean godly, religious people) and those that you call Independents. There is no true reason at all why there should be this contention,
And I will show you this, that there is no true reason in the world (but that the Devil bewitches men) why there should be any contention, and strife, between Presbyterians, (I mean godly, religious people) and those that you call Independents. There is no true reason At all why there should be this contention,
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And you know Abraham, and Lot, when there was like to be a falling out about a greater thing, a matter of Land, saith Abraham, let there be no strife between thee and me, for we are brethren;
And you know Abraham, and Lot, when there was like to be a falling out about a greater thing, a matter of Land, Says Abraham, let there be no strife between thee and me, for we Are brothers;
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But the second reason that there should be no strife and contention between them, is because the busines, the things that they differ in are very small, it is a very small inconsiderable thing.
But the second reason that there should be no strife and contention between them, is Because the business, the things that they differ in Are very small, it is a very small inconsiderable thing.
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and our brethren, saith he, it is not the rending of the garment, it is but the rufling of the fringe. It is so far from being a fundamentall difference, that it is scarse a materiall difference,
and our brothers, Says he, it is not the rending of the garment, it is but the ruffling of the fringe. It is so Far from being a fundamental difference, that it is scarce a material difference,
and about that that never was, and it is a hundred to one that it is a thing that never will be; wee strive about a thing that is a great way off, it is a hundred to one if any of us ever come to the practise of that we strive for.
and about that that never was, and it is a hundred to one that it is a thing that never will be; we strive about a thing that is a great Way off, it is a hundred to one if any of us ever come to the practice of that we strive for.
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Wee all agree there shall be a company of Saints, a company of visible Believers; and that there shall be power in the Church to order, and governe things;
we all agree there shall be a company of Saints, a company of visible Believers; and that there shall be power in the Church to order, and govern things;
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are we sure that the Kingdome will stand? or that wee shall have our lives? and yet wee goe and strive about a nick, that is, the farthest of all things.
Are we sure that the Kingdom will stand? or that we shall have our lives? and yet we go and strive about a neck, that is, the farthest of all things.
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and for all Saints? VVhy doe we not also sell our lands, and give to our brethren? Let them but shew me a ground why that example should be made an absolute rule.
and for all Saints? Why do we not also fell our Lands, and give to our brothers? Let them but show me a ground why that Exampl should be made an absolute Rule.
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I think, of all the contentions that ever were among the Saints from Christs time till now, there was never such a mystery in any contention as there is in this.
I think, of all the contentions that ever were among the Saints from Christ time till now, there was never such a mystery in any contention as there is in this.
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But if you ask me how it comes to passe? You know a little sparke will bring a great flame; a little contention is as the letting out of waters. It is no wonder, it is the nature of contention to multiply,
But if you ask me how it comes to pass? You know a little spark will bring a great flame; a little contention is as the letting out of waters. It is no wonder, it is the nature of contention to multiply,
but in the Apostles sense, 1 Cor 3. Are yee not carnall? that is, those that have but a little grace, and have a great deale of rashnes, and peevishnes and giddiness, and pettishnesse, and censoriousnesse. They are people that have a great deale of zeale many of them:
but in the Apostles sense, 1 Cor 3. are ye not carnal? that is, those that have but a little grace, and have a great deal of rashness, and peevishness and giddiness, and pettishness, and censoriousness. They Are people that have a great deal of zeal many of them:
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Then secondly, there is another generation of people, that exceedingly blow up the fire, that are contrary to those, that is, a generation of carnall men, that have nothing of God in them;
Then secondly, there is Another generation of people, that exceedingly blow up the fire, that Are contrary to those, that is, a generation of carnal men, that have nothing of God in them;
that usurp to themselves commonly the name of Presbytery, they would be called (though falsly) Presbyterians. Though Presbytery be an honourable word,
that usurp to themselves commonly the name of Presbytery, they would be called (though falsely) Presbyterians. Though Presbytery be an honourable word,
But many that would be called Presbyterians, taking a good name, & misapplying it to themselves, they are wolves in sheeps clothing; they talk of reforming the Church,
But many that would be called Presbyterians, taking a good name, & misapplying it to themselves, they Are wolves in Sheep clothing; they talk of reforming the Church,
such as were surrogates to Bishops before, double beneficed men, rich Parsons, Prebends, and Canons; These men that know not the power of godlinesse, whose hearts were at Oxford, and they would have been there too:
such as were surrogates to Bishops before, double beneficed men, rich Parsons, Prebends, and Canonas; These men that know not the power of godliness, whose hearts were At Oxford, and they would have been there too:
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if these get their wills, every godly man in England shall be accounted, either to be an Independent, or an Annabaptist, or an Antinomian; or some other scandalous note, that doe not approve of their courses.
if these get their wills, every godly man in England shall be accounted, either to be an Independent, or an Anabaptist, or an Antinomian; or Some other scandalous note, that do not approve of their courses.
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And as they say, every man shall be a Round-head that is rich, that hath somewhat to loose among the Cavaleers; So these men having a minde to faction, meaning to rule the world,
And as they say, every man shall be a Roundhead that is rich, that hath somewhat to lose among the Cavaliers; So these men having a mind to faction, meaning to Rule the world,
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And so, many godly men that preach against Antinomians, and Anabaptists, they must be accounted Antinomians, or Anabaptists; And this is ordinary among these men:
And so, many godly men that preach against Antinomians, and Anabaptists, they must be accounted Antinomians, or Anabaptists; And this is ordinary among these men:
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and what were the Saints? Puritans; So now, what are the sides in the Armies? the one are Cavaleers, a word of honour, and Knight-hood; and what are the other? Round-heads. So Episcopacy, it is a good word,
and what were the Saints? Puritans; So now, what Are the sides in the Armies? the one Are Cavaliers, a word of honour, and Knighthood; and what Are the other? Roundheads. So Episcopacy, it is a good word,
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I mean not any godly man, Independent, or Presbyterian; and therefore if thou be offended at this, thou shewest thy self to be a man that fearest not God.
I mean not any godly man, Independent, or Presbyterian; and Therefore if thou be offended At this, thou shewest thy self to be a man that Fearest not God.
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Then for the other side (though they care neither for Presbytery, nor Independency: but are down right Athiests ) they goe to the Presbyterians, and they say that the Independents are destructive to the Commonwealth, that they have strange principles;
Then for the other side (though they care neither for Presbytery, nor Independency: but Are down right Atheists) they go to the Presbyterians, and they say that the Independents Are destructive to the Commonwealth, that they have strange principles;
But let me tell you, they grieve, and mourne bitterly, not because they could not set up Independency: but this is their greatest griefe, that the devill drives such a designe,
But let me tell you, they grieve, and mourn bitterly, not Because they could not Set up Independency: but this is their greatest grief, that the Devil drives such a Design,
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There were abundance of differences in the Apostles times, in the first Churches between the Jewes, and Gentiles, and they were alway wrangling about blood, and about the Law, and Geneallogies; yet they were the Churches of God, & deare to the Lord.
There were abundance of differences in the Apostles times, in the First Churches between the Jews, and Gentiles, and they were always wrangling about blood, and about the Law, and Geneallogies; yet they were the Churches of God, & deer to the Lord.
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Presbytery, and Independency are not two religions: but one religion to a godly, honest heart; it is only a little rufling of the fringe; therefore make not the breach wider,
Presbytery, and Independency Are not two Religions: but one Religion to a godly, honest heart; it is only a little ruffling of the fringe; Therefore make not the breach wider,
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and to follow the things that concerne our peace, that however our enemies will not receive termes of peace, yet we may be at peace among our selves, which the Lord grant.
and to follow the things that concern our peace, that however our enemies will not receive terms of peace, yet we may be At peace among our selves, which the Lord grant.
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THe last lesson from these words was this, That a Christian under the New-Testament ought not only to eye, what is lawfull, what is absolutely commanded, or forbidden:
THe last Lesson from these words was this, That a Christian under the New testament ought not only to eye, what is lawful, what is absolutely commanded, or forbidden:
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We opened this to you, and came to a Use, where we are at this time to exhort you, that this may sinke into your hearts, to wit, that you would not make lawes to your selves in the New-Testament, where Christ hath not bound you;
We opened this to you, and Come to a Use, where we Are At this time to exhort you, that this may sink into your hearts, to wit, that you would not make laws to your selves in the New testament, where christ hath not bound you;
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and the most of your trouble that is within you, it ariseth not from doing of things simply sinfull, or neglecting things simply commanded but from some disorderly doing of lawful things: and that is two wayes.
and the most of your trouble that is within you, it arises not from doing of things simply sinful, or neglecting things simply commanded but from Some disorderly doing of lawful things: and that is two ways.
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Or else secondly, it is from doing lawfull things inexpediently, you eye not what is expedient. Meat, and drink, and sleep, and talking, and walking, and cloathes, and recreations, they are lawfull: but in all these you look not what is expedient. And I mean not only (Beloved) those civill things that I named to you,
Or Else secondly, it is from doing lawful things inexpediently, you eye not what is expedient. Meat, and drink, and sleep, and talking, and walking, and clothes, and recreations, they Are lawful: but in all these you look not what is expedient. And I mean not only (beloved) those civil things that I nam to you,
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As thus, God commands us to pray alway, to be earnest in prayer, to read the word, to teach our children, to help our neighbours, to doe good to their souls, and bodies.
As thus, God commands us to pray always, to be earnest in prayer, to read the word, to teach our children, to help our neighbours, to do good to their Souls, and bodies.
but you make it an absolute law, that when God comes and calls you to another thing contrary to your law, then there is nothing but guilt, and horrour, on your soules.
but you make it an absolute law, that when God comes and calls you to Another thing contrary to your law, then there is nothing but guilt, and horror, on your Souls.
because you are bound to pray alwayes: but you make an absolute law, and there comes another busines of greater weight, you have prayed once, and you are going to the other, and it may be your neighbours house is on fire,
Because you Are bound to pray always: but you make an absolute law, and there comes Another business of greater weight, you have prayed once, and you Are going to the other, and it may be your neighbours house is on fire,
and doe the rest in expediency, we might be able to let goe that, and doe this that is expedient, wee should doe abundance more good, and with peace of conscience.
and do the rest in expediency, we might be able to let go that, and do this that is expedient, we should do abundance more good, and with peace of conscience.
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but hee goes farther, is it convenient? doth it tend to the glory of God? will any be better for it? will my own soule be the better? is it decent? And it is six to one but he findes it expedient, and he considers the lawfulnesse no farther, that is gone,
but he Goes farther, is it convenient? does it tend to the glory of God? will any be better for it? will my own soul be the better? is it decent? And it is six to one but he finds it expedient, and he considers the lawfulness no farther, that is gone,
and an inexpedient action to a spirituall man it is as abominable as an action altogether unlawfull. Therefore we see Paul how resolutely he speaks of eating of flesh, The earth is the Lords and the fulnes thereof;
and an inexpedient actium to a spiritual man it is as abominable as an actium altogether unlawful. Therefore we see Paul how resolutely he speaks of eating of Flesh, The earth is the lords and the fullness thereof;
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Weak Christians not minding this, they ask only, is it lawfull? Is it lawfull to weare long haire? is it lawfull to play at tables? &c. They goe no farther,
Weak Christians not minding this, they ask only, is it lawful? Is it lawful to wear long hair? is it lawful to play At tables? etc. They go no farther,
I heard once (I speak it not with prejudice) of some godly women, that were godly persons, they made great doubt of their baptisme; and going by the rule that I told you before, making a curious peice in the New-Testament,
I herd once (I speak it not with prejudice) of Some godly women, that were godly Persons, they made great doubt of their Baptism; and going by the Rule that I told you before, making a curious piece in the New testament,
and laying such stresse upon every nick, that all was overthrown if that were wanting, they were baptized the first, and the second, and the third time,
and laying such stress upon every neck, that all was overthrown if that were wanting, they were baptised the First, and the second, and the third time,
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So it will be in all cases when men make lawes where God hath not made them, there will trouble and guilt follow, in that they are not able to performe them.
So it will be in all cases when men make laws where God hath not made them, there will trouble and guilt follow, in that they Are not able to perform them.
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and you are hardly brought to it, because your hearts are contrary to the real principles of the Gospel, whereof this is one) as it is the way to end controversies among the brethren;
and you Are hardly brought to it, Because your hearts Are contrary to the real principles of the Gospel, whereof this is one) as it is the Way to end controversies among the brothers;
So thirdly, unlesse you will receive this truth, and labour to understand it, if you goe by the other way, taking every thing jure divino, to be an absolute rule to binde people in all the world,
So Thirdly, unless you will receive this truth, and labour to understand it, if you go by the other Way, taking every thing jure divino, to be an absolute Rule to bind people in all the world,
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but take this for certaine, he shall never be able to honour God much, he shall doe little in his generation. I mean (that I may come to particulars) he will neither be able to do much in wining of sinners, nor in strengthening of weak Saints: for in those two wayes are the greatest opportunities we have of honouring God;
but take this for certain, he shall never be able to honour God much, he shall do little in his generation. I mean (that I may come to particulars) he will neither be able to do much in winning of Sinners, nor in strengthening of weak Saints: for in those two ways Are the greatest opportunities we have of honouring God;
as a thing that hath no end. And therefore when they perswade weak Christians to be religious, they look upon their religion as a bottomlesse pit; as Solomon saith, The lips of a whore is a deep pit.
as a thing that hath no end. And Therefore when they persuade weak Christians to be religious, they look upon their Religion as a bottomless pit; as Solomon Says, The lips of a whore is a deep pit.
When Paul would cleare himself from an ill report they had of him among the Corinthians 2 Cor. 1. he takes this for one argument, our conversation was in simplicitia, we walked in the light of the Sun before you,
When Paul would clear himself from an ill report they had of him among the Corinthians 2 Cor. 1. he Takes this for one argument, our Conversation was in simplicitia, we walked in the Light of the Sun before you,
and on religion as a weak swimmer looks on the streame of waters, saith he, I will goe in the shallow, for if I goe in the streame, I shall not know where to stay, I shall be carried down to the Sea. So,
and on Religion as a weak swimmer looks on the stream of waters, Says he, I will go in the shallow, for if I go in the stream, I shall not know where to stay, I shall be carried down to the Sea. So,
and because he saw infants baptized, and himself was not, he broke off from them and said there was no Church, and all the streame did run for two moneths together on baptisme, there was nothing talked of but that,
and Because he saw Infants baptised, and himself was not, he broke off from them and said there was no Church, and all the stream did run for two months together on Baptism, there was nothing talked of but that,
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as I told you, that any that hold that principle and follow it closely, and rationally, they will infalliably come to Apostles, and Miracles, and Signes from heaven. And reason shewes it;
as I told you, that any that hold that principle and follow it closely, and rationally, they will infallibly come to Apostles, and Miracles, and Signs from heaven. And reason shows it;
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they will give over, and say, let us have Apostles, &c. And so how shall they win poore sinners, when they see they whirle about? will they ever delight in your religion, when it is thus presented to them? Carnall people,
they will give over, and say, let us have Apostles, etc. And so how shall they win poor Sinners, when they see they whirl about? will they ever delight in your Religion, when it is thus presented to them? Carnal people,
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VVhy? this was the greatest stumbling block, they made lawes concerning haire; it must be of such a collour, the scarfe, and the band, and the handkercheife upon it,
Why? this was the greatest stumbling block, they made laws Concerning hair; it must be of such a colour, the scarf, and the band, and the handkerchief upon it,
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So this is a mighty hinderance of doing good to others, to make religion to seeme gastly, by little inventions, and knacks that men make that Christ hath not bound them to;
So this is a mighty hindrance of doing good to Others, to make Religion to seem ghastly, by little Inventions, and knacks that men make that christ hath not bound them to;
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How so? I will tell you, carnall men however you conceive of them, they have oft a spirit of illumination, common knowledge, and right reason: and by common knowledge,
How so? I will tell you, carnal men however you conceive of them, they have oft a Spirit of illumination, Common knowledge, and right reason: and by Common knowledge,
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for they have understanding, and reason, they have Scripture, and they have common illumination: therefore when people make such lawes, (whereas they should respect what is expedient, and take the lawes that Christ hath made) they expose themselves to be laughed at, they are so far from gaining of soules.
for they have understanding, and reason, they have Scripture, and they have Common illumination: Therefore when people make such laws, (whereas they should respect what is expedient, and take the laws that christ hath made) they expose themselves to be laughed At, they Are so Far from gaining of Souls.
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therefore I shall shew you farther that by so doing you deprive your selves of abundance of opportunities to do good, that though they would never so faine do good as much as others,
Therefore I shall show you farther that by so doing you deprive your selves of abundance of opportunities to do good, that though they would never so feign do good as much as Others,
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and have laid downe their work, and kept in their gifts, and become unprofitable. And how many hundred Christians are there that are godly, and holy people out of conscience of the calling of the Ministers,
and have laid down their work, and kept in their Gifts, and become unprofitable. And how many hundred Christians Are there that Are godly, and holy people out of conscience of the calling of the Ministers,
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but God hath made no law for preaching in a pulpit, or in a pew, or in a house of stone, or not of stone: but making an absolute law that it must hold in all cases, they fall into these snares that are greivous.
but God hath made no law for preaching in a pulpit, or in a pew, or in a house of stone, or not of stone: but making an absolute law that it must hold in all cases, they fallen into these snares that Are grievous.
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this scarsly comes in their thoughts, but what is truth, and what is false, what is lawfull, and what is unlawfull. Therefore divers that else are godly men, let them have a nick right,
this scarcely comes in their thoughts, but what is truth, and what is false, what is lawful, and what is unlawful. Therefore diverse that Else Are godly men, let them have a neck right,
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and fisher-men must be cunning, it is not every baite, that will catch every fish, he must baite and waite, and be cunning, and wise. Saith Paul, I took you by guile;
and fishermen must be cunning, it is not every bait, that will catch every Fish, he must bait and wait, and be cunning, and wise. Says Paul, I took you by guile;
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Therefore Paul Gal. 2. when hee came among people that were not able to receive the truth concerning justification, and concerning ceremonies, he preached to them of good repute; that is, choice Christians that were able to beare it, that they might communicate it to others,
Therefore Paul Gal. 2. when he Come among people that were not able to receive the truth Concerning justification, and Concerning ceremonies, he preached to them of good repute; that is, choice Christians that were able to bear it, that they might communicate it to Others,
or else he should loose his labour, and run in vaine. So in Act. 19. where there was great strife about the Temple of Diana, Paul when he came there, he knew that the peoples hearts were set on their Temple, and the worshiping of their Idol, therefore he doth wisely to doe their souls good, he might have said, I preach the truth; and down with the image of Diana; but when the busines was done, bespake not a word against Diana, and the Temple; he hated the image, and the Temple: but he went the wisest way to work to win them. That is another reason.
or Else he should lose his labour, and run in vain. So in Act. 19. where there was great strife about the Temple of Diana, Paul when he Come there, he knew that the peoples hearts were Set on their Temple, and the worshipping of their Idol, Therefore he does wisely to do their Souls good, he might have said, I preach the truth; and down with the image of Diana; but when the business was done, bespoke not a word against Diana, and the Temple; he hated the image, and the Temple: but he went the Wisest Way to work to win them. That is Another reason.
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If I did know a man that should teach mee, and loved me nor, I cannot, I will not be edified. VVhen good people that are sealed that they are the Lords,
If I did know a man that should teach me, and loved me nor, I cannot, I will not be edified. When good people that Are sealed that they Are the lords,
why so? (It is a foreword, I am death to speak it, but I know it is true) because they are so far from edifying, that those that goe that way, according to that principle, they lead many silly souls to their own destruction; How? I will demonstrate it thus, the principle is this, that nick that is new, they lay such stresse on it, that he that followes that is a believer, and a Saint, though he be stark naught;
why so? (It is a foreword, I am death to speak it, but I know it is true) Because they Are so Far from edifying, that those that go that Way, according to that principle, they led many silly Souls to their own destruction; How? I will demonstrate it thus, the principle is this, that neck that is new, they lay such stress on it, that he that follows that is a believer, and a Saint, though he be stark nought;
I have seen some (though I think there be scarse any Christians in the world besides that have done it) that have invented a world of tricks, and qu•rks out of the Scripture, and have made them absolute lawes,
I have seen Some (though I think there be scarce any Christians in the world beside that have done it) that have invented a world of tricks, and qu•rks out of the Scripture, and have made them absolute laws,
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and communion with Christ, and in a holy spirituall frame, you shall not finde such a disposition in you to make such a glorious business of little externall things,
and communion with christ, and in a holy spiritual frame, you shall not find such a disposition in you to make such a glorious business of little external things,
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VVhat makes a man or a woman beautifull. It is not onely the having of so many limbes; another man may have as many leggs, and fingers, and toes as a beautifull man hath,
What makes a man or a woman beautiful. It is not only the having of so many limbs; Another man may have as many legs, and fingers, and toes as a beautiful man hath,
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and yet not be beautifull; but what is the beauty of a man? a sumety, or harmony and proportion, between the humours of the bodie with in, and the members without;
and yet not be beautiful; but what is the beauty of a man? a sumety, or harmony and proportion, between the humours of the body with in, and the members without;
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So a Christian that walks by the rule of lawfulnesse, and unlawfulnesse only, by what is lawfull, and commanded, and what is forbidden, hee will not be a beautiful Christian, that is but a limbe of Christianity:
So a Christian that walks by the Rule of lawfulness, and unlawfulness only, by what is lawful, and commanded, and what is forbidden, he will not be a beautiful Christian, that is but a limb of Christianity:
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So there is no beautie in a Christian that saith, what is truth, and what is falshood, and what is lawful, and what unlawful; But the beauty is when a man ordereth his wayes,
So there is no beauty in a Christian that Says, what is truth, and what is falsehood, and what is lawful, and what unlawful; But the beauty is when a man Ordereth his ways,
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VVhat is that? Thus, he hath the law, and will of God in the New-Testament written in his heart, there is just the same finger as was in penning this blessed book, with the same letters,
What is that? Thus, he hath the law, and will of God in the New testament written in his heart, there is just the same finger as was in penning this blessed book, with the same letters,
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thence it comes to passe, as wee see among lambes, and sheep, put a lambe among a thousand he will goe to his own dam: You are not able to give a reason, much lesse the poore creature:
thence it comes to pass, as we see among Lambs, and sheep, put a lamb among a thousand he will go to his own dam: You Are not able to give a reason, much less the poor creature:
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though hee be not able to give an answer against it, yet there is a kind of sagacity in him, the law of God is written in his heart; and therefore he will not obey that:
though he be not able to give an answer against it, yet there is a kind of sagacity in him, the law of God is written in his heart; and Therefore he will not obey that:
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Another ground is, because an excellent Saint is busie, and imployed about higher things, and therefore he cannot finde time to take up all his thoughts to studie externalls. As some people all their preaching, and praying, and discourse is about such things in externalls. A Saint may look upon it,
another ground is, Because an excellent Saint is busy, and employed about higher things, and Therefore he cannot find time to take up all his thoughts to study externals. As Some people all their preaching, and praying, and discourse is about such things in externals. A Saint may look upon it,
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And therefore you shall finde in severall places in Timothy, there was a stir about Genealogies, they might have said it is Scripture, and truth. Take heed of them saith Paul; How shall Timothy take heed of them? see the rule 1 Tim. 4.8. he calls him to other busines, he takes him and puts him upon another work, Bodily exercise profiteth little; What shall he doe then? exercise thy self to godlines.
And Therefore you shall find in several places in Timothy, there was a stir about Genealogies, they might have said it is Scripture, and truth. Take heed of them Says Paul; How shall Timothy take heed of them? see the Rule 1 Tim. 4.8. he calls him to other business, he Takes him and puts him upon Another work, Bodily exercise profiteth little; What shall he do then? exercise thy self to godliness.
it is a hundred to one saith Paul, but they are people that are remisse in godlinesse, that are taken up with fables. So in v. 12. Let no man despise thy youth:
it is a hundred to one Says Paul, but they Are people that Are remiss in godliness, that Are taken up with fables. So in v. 12. Let no man despise thy youth:
That is, take up thy soult, impoly it in spirituall things, and I warrant thee thou shalt not be so studious in making little knots, and knicks, and lawes.
That is, take up thy soult, impoly it in spiritual things, and I warrant thee thou shalt not be so studious in making little knots, and knicks, and laws.
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Another thing why an excellent Christian cannot be so, is because the excellent Christian findes such sweetnes, having tasted how good God is in his love, in his Sonne;
another thing why an excellent Christian cannot be so, is Because the excellent Christian finds such sweetness, having tasted how good God is in his love, in his Son;
and they are endlesse upon that, and AntiChrist is Babylon, and this is Jerusalem, and Sion; a spirituall soule cannot feed on this, he cannot live there, no more than a fish on the shore.
and they Are endless upon that, and AntiChrist is Babylon, and this is Jerusalem, and Sion; a spiritual soul cannot feed on this, he cannot live there, no more than a Fish on the shore.
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As Job saith, as the mouth judges of tastes, so doth the eare of words. Wee can give no reason of our tasting, why a thing is sweet, or soure, and so of hearing: but there is a secret thing within, that cannot savour those external things,
As Job Says, as the Mouth judges of tastes, so does the ear of words. we can give no reason of our tasting, why a thing is sweet, or sour, and so of hearing: but there is a secret thing within, that cannot savour those external things,
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Another reason is this, that an excellent Saint hee hath such a good stock, or estate within, that he cannot but contemplate his enjoying of God, as much as may be, he needs not go abroad so far to those things.
another reason is this, that an excellent Saint he hath such a good stock, or estate within, that he cannot but contemplate his enjoying of God, as much as may be, he needs not go abroad so Far to those things.
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Whereas on the other side, generally those people that take up all their time & discourse in those wayes, you shall find usually that they are banckrupts, or backsliders, they have crakt estates;
Whereas on the other side, generally those people that take up all their time & discourse in those ways, you shall find usually that they Are Bankrupts, or backsliders, they have crakt estates;
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How shall I come before the Lord? shall I bring a thousand rams, or ten thousand rivers of oyle? shal I give the fruit of my body for the sin of my soule? O no;
How shall I come before the Lord? shall I bring a thousand rams, or ten thousand Rivers of oil? shall I give the fruit of my body for the since of my soul? Oh no;
But to make the wise to search their principles, their beliefe, and their liberty, and their tenets, and to hold only that, that they are with joy able to lay down their lives for.
But to make the wise to search their principles, their belief, and their liberty, and their tenets, and to hold only that, that they Are with joy able to lay down their lives for.
here is a nick that I have made will it hold? shall I burne for it? It will be fearfull when you shall suffer, either to relinquish, & so shame religion,
Here is a neck that I have made will it hold? shall I burn for it? It will be fearful when you shall suffer, either to relinquish, & so shame Religion,
Now if we use this liberty to his dishonour, and not seek in every thing to advantage our own soules, and to further his glory, there will be a fearfull reckoning.
Now if we use this liberty to his dishonour, and not seek in every thing to advantage our own Souls, and to further his glory, there will be a fearful reckoning.
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or for not doing an expedient thing, than for forgoing a thing absolutely commanded; As thus, God oft gives us an absolute command, and he sends another dutie in that makes him suspend with the former (as I have shewed) as a lesse duty is no duty when a greater comes in place:
or for not doing an expedient thing, than for foregoing a thing absolutely commanded; As thus, God oft gives us an absolute command, and he sends Another duty in that makes him suspend with the former (as I have showed) as a less duty is no duty when a greater comes in place:
So you have opportunitie to make God honourable (as I may with reverence speak) in such a Court, in such a Committee, at such a time, in such a thing that God hath not absolutely cōmanded, or forbidden. This is the reason if you compare Jude with 2 Pet. why there are such woes threatned against those that turn the grace of God into wantones, they bring upon themselves swift damnation.
So you have opportunity to make God honourable (as I may with Reverence speak) in such a Court, in such a Committee, At such a time, in such a thing that God hath not absolutely commanded, or forbidden. This is the reason if you compare U^de with 2 Pet. why there Are such woes threatened against those that turn the grace of God into wantons, they bring upon themselves swift damnation.
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Why so? God bestoweth grace and hath made them free, and redeemed them, and they turne all to wantonesse, and loosnesse. Therefore I will conclude only with one instance,
Why so? God bestoweth grace and hath made them free, and redeemed them, and they turn all to wantonness, and looseness. Therefore I will conclude only with one instance,
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and that is thus, suppose you had a servant in your house, the master workman of the shop, that you doe not use to tie to any thing, he is a good servant,
and that is thus, suppose you had a servant in your house, the master workman of the shop, that you do not use to tie to any thing, he is a good servant,
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and hath wisdome to do himself good, and to advance the familie, & you have a little young Apprentise, and you tie him to doe so much work against you come home;
and hath Wisdom to do himself good, and to advance the family, & you have a little young Apprentice, and you tie him to do so much work against you come home;
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What will you say? You will say to the man, I thought you had had more wisdome, I thought you would have given good example to the childe, that you had been a man of wisdome, and would have been trustie when I was gone from home,
What will you say? You will say to the man, I Thought you had had more Wisdom, I Thought you would have given good Exampl to the child, that you had been a man of Wisdom, and would have been trusty when I was gone from home,
what will God say? I thought you would have honoured me, you have another Gospel for clearnesse, and glory, and you have more wisdome, and the offer of my Spirit, and yet you were drunken, and carnall professors, you had so many opportunities,
what will God say? I Thought you would have honoured me, you have Another Gospel for clearness, and glory, and you have more Wisdom, and the offer of my Spirit, and yet you were drunken, and carnal professors, you had so many opportunities,
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The summe is, not to neglect any known commandment, but to make no more than God hath made, and to make out the rest in expediencie; that is the way to honour the Lord.
The sum is, not to neglect any known Commandment, but to make no more than God hath made, and to make out the rest in expediency; that is the Way to honour the Lord.
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God hath called us to be sonnes, he hath given us a great deale of liberty, whereby we may serve him more to his glory, and with more honour to our selves,
God hath called us to be Sons, he hath given us a great deal of liberty, whereby we may serve him more to his glory, and with more honour to our selves,
It is true, I have had occasion to speak of those that you call Familists, and Antinomians, and Independents, and Anabaptists, and Presbyterians (though I be wary to use any of these words,
It is true, I have had occasion to speak of those that you call Familists, and Antinomians, and Independents, and Anabaptists, and Presbyterians (though I be wary to use any of these words,
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and if I have spoken of Anabaptists, or Presbyterians, or Independents, it hath been to ferret out this principle, that like leaven to my understanding hath soured us all;
and if I have spoken of Anabaptists, or Presbyterians, or Independents, it hath been to ferret out this principle, that like leaven to my understanding hath soured us all;
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The one is, divers that are wonderous well pleased, I will not say, but some are pleased to edification; they are pleased because they be edified; I hope so.
The one is, diverse that Are wondrous well pleased, I will not say, but Some Are pleased to edification; they Are pleased Because they be edified; I hope so.
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because every one hopes to get the other to his faction. As if he be a Presbyterian, it is nutts to him to heare any thing spoken against the Independents; and if he be an Independent, to heare the Presbyterians spoken against:
Because every one hope's to get the other to his faction. As if he be a Presbyterian, it is nuts to him to hear any thing spoken against the Independents; and if he be an Independent, to hear the Presbyterians spoken against:
Others, on the other side are offended exceedingly at what hath been said, why so? because hearing any thing spoken of that patty they are of (whatsoever it is, by way of illustration, to cleare,
Others, on the other side Are offended exceedingly At what hath been said, why so? Because hearing any thing spoken of that patty they Are of (whatsoever it is, by Way of illustration, to clear,
therefore though you your selves acknowledge that there are some godly men that are Independents, and some godly men that are Presbyterians, yet it is so in faction, that if a Preacher raile against Presbytery he is an excellent Preacher,
Therefore though you your selves acknowledge that there Are Some godly men that Are Independents, and Some godly men that Are Presbyterians, yet it is so in faction, that if a Preacher rail against Presbytery he is an excellent Preacher,
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but you will not be tied by the Ministers, to suffer the word of exhortation, but you make a trade of wandering from Minister to Minister to try their eares,
but you will not be tied by the Ministers, to suffer the word of exhortation, but you make a trade of wandering from Minister to Minister to try their ears,
a fourth. So, you are miserable souls, without Gods mercy like to perish for ever; you have hearts as fat as brawne, as fat as grease, as some translate it.
a fourth. So, you Are miserable Souls, without God's mercy like to perish for ever; you have hearts as fat as brawn, as fat as grease, as Some translate it.
VVhat is that? Our work is upon your hearts, we are Gods hammers the word is called so by Ieremiah: Now take a greasie thing and put it under a hammer,
What is that? Our work is upon your hearts, we Are God's hammers the word is called so by Jeremiah: Now take a greasy thing and put it under a hammer,
I would begine with my selfe, and I professe before you, that there is no principle, that hath mislead my soule, (to my greife) as this principle. Let me take my share,
I would begin with my self, and I profess before you, that there is no principle, that hath mislead my soul, (to my grief) as this principle. Let me take my share,
Secondly, this is another thing, in all that I have said (and I have spoken much concerning this) I have not in all this, (woe to me if I should) sought to innervate, or weaken any jot, or tittle, of any absolute command of God, concerning any good commanded, or any evil forbidden.
Secondly, this is Another thing, in all that I have said (and I have spoken much Concerning this) I have not in all this, (woe to me if I should) sought to innervate, or weaken any jot, or tittle, of any absolute command of God, Concerning any good commanded, or any evil forbidden.
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No, in all things that God hath determined I have carried it so that I would not have the good omitted that he hath commanded, or the evil done that he hath forbidden. For I know what the Spirit faith in the close of the booke of the Revelations, He that adds to this booke, God shall add to him all the plagues that are written in this booke,
No, in all things that God hath determined I have carried it so that I would not have the good omitted that he hath commanded, or the evil done that he hath forbidden. For I know what the Spirit faith in the close of the book of the Revelations, He that adds to this book, God shall add to him all the plagues that Are written in this book,
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and he that puts to any thing, God shall put his name out of the booke of life, and I know that he that breaks the least commandment, and teacheth men so to doe shall be least in the Kingdome of heaven.
and he that puts to any thing, God shall put his name out of the book of life, and I know that he that breaks the least Commandment, and Teaches men so to do shall be least in the Kingdom of heaven.
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Thirdly, and lastly, the maine aime of all was peace; therefore I would admonish you all of being like the Spider to draw poyson out of the sweetest flowers. If wee studie to make peace,
Thirdly, and lastly, the main aim of all was peace; Therefore I would admonish you all of being like the Spider to draw poison out of the Sweetest flowers. If we study to make peace,
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And I am affraide notwithstanding all that hath been said, there are some among us, that I may say of them as David saith of some in his time, when I speak of peace they prepare for warre;
And I am afraid notwithstanding all that hath been said, there Are Some among us, that I may say of them as David Says of Some in his time, when I speak of peace they prepare for war;
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The first is this, you will say, Sir, for all you say you ayme at peace, and you endeavour peace; yet notwithstanding me thinks you seem to innervate the word of God, you seem to make a great deale of the word of God unprofitable:
The First is this, you will say, Sir, for all you say you aim At peace, and you endeavour peace; yet notwithstanding me thinks you seem to innervate the word of God, you seem to make a great deal of the word of God unprofitable:
To answer that briefly, I deny that there is any thing in this blessed booke that is unprofitable: but I deny this also that every thing in the New-Testament is profitable to make a rule of, I will shew you two places of Scripture, the first is in Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written afore time, were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
To answer that briefly, I deny that there is any thing in this blessed book that is unprofitable: but I deny this also that every thing in the New testament is profitable to make a Rule of, I will show you two places of Scripture, the First is in Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written afore time, were written for our learning, that we through patience and Comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
That is, there are many things that are for comfort, there are many things that teach men the mysteryes of faith, there are many ends to the word of God besides making rules to binde us in our conversations.
That is, there Are many things that Are for Comfort, there Are many things that teach men the Mysteres of faith, there Are many ends to the word of God beside making rules to bind us in our conversations.
It is profitable for doctrine, that is, to teach the mysteryes of heavenly things to be believed. And for reproofe; to shew us where we sin against God, to help to convince us, as the Greek word signifies.
It is profitable for Doctrine, that is, to teach the Mysteres of heavenly things to be believed. And for reproof; to show us where we sin against God, to help to convince us, as the Greek word signifies.
Secondly, to answer that, those things that are rules for us to walk by, you must understand that they are not delivered to us in Theorems, or Thesis, they are not given in Canons, or Aphorismes; the word of God is not given so:
Secondly, to answer that, those things that Are rules for us to walk by, you must understand that they Are not Delivered to us in Theorems, or Thesis, they Are not given in Canonas, or Aphorisms; the word of God is not given so:
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sometime from the case of such a Judge upon such a party, sometime from right reason; sometime from presidents. So, think not to finde rules in Scripture all in Canons, to binde all;
sometime from the case of such a Judge upon such a party, sometime from right reason; sometime from Presidents. So, think not to find rules in Scripture all in Canonas, to bind all;
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God wee read that Abraham by the command of God he must kill Isaac: you cannot draw this rule or Doctrine thence that every man must goe, and kill his childe:
God we read that Abraham by the command of God he must kill Isaac: you cannot draw this Rule or Doctrine thence that every man must go, and kill his child:
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but wee may this, that in things that are undetermined wee should doe things so as we may avoyd offence; Paul wisheth Timothy to take care of his cloak; wee cannot draw this rule, that we must leave our cloaks behinde us,
but we may this, that in things that Are undetermined we should do things so as we may avoid offence; Paul wishes Timothy to take care of his cloak; we cannot draw this Rule, that we must leave our cloaks behind us,
And so the Papists, in that Parable of Dives, & Lazarus, out of Abrahams bosome, they would prove purgatorie. And so the Userers, because God compares himself to one, they would prove it to be lawfull. And so Mat. 22. they were to compell men to come to the feast; therefore men must compell others to be of what religion they please;
And so the Papists, in that Parable of Dives, & Lazarus, out of Abrahams bosom, they would prove purgatory. And so the Usurers, Because God compares himself to one, they would prove it to be lawful. And so Mathew 22. they were to compel men to come to the feast; Therefore men must compel Others to be of what Religion they please;
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Therefore let me call upon you againe, I beseech you remember that request I made to you, that you would learne how much precept, or example, or what kinde of precept,
Therefore let me call upon you again, I beseech you Remember that request I made to you, that you would Learn how much precept, or Exampl, or what kind of precept,
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some are tryed by the Peers, others by the Countrie. So, lay down a Standard out of the word by which you may judge: there are none that have taken paines yet in it.
Some Are tried by the Peers, Others by the Country. So, lay down a Standard out of the word by which you may judge: there Are none that have taken pains yet in it.
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The second Ojection is this, but you will say, this is very strange, that Moses by your confession should make a curtous peice to an ilet hole, to the very burying of their excrements, and that Moses was so faithfull in his house,
The second Objection is this, but you will say, this is very strange, that Moses by your Confessi should make a curtous piece to an ilet hold, to the very burying of their excrements, and that Moses was so faithful in his house,
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this is a common argument, it is strange that the Sonne of God should not be so faithful in laying down every tittle as Moses was who was but a servant.
this is a Common argument, it is strange that the Son of God should not be so faithful in laying down every tittle as Moses was who was but a servant.
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So here, must it follow that Christ is not faithfull as Moses, because he hath not made so curious a peice in externall things in the New Testament? That is not the thing.
So Here, must it follow that christ is not faithful as Moses, Because he hath not made so curious a piece in external things in the New Testament? That is not the thing.
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what was faithfulnes in Christ? That all that he had seen, and heard of his father, he told to his Disciples. Therefore, I retort the argument thus, and that truly, and rightly;
what was faithfulness in christ? That all that he had seen, and herd of his father, he told to his Disciples. Therefore, I retort the argument thus, and that truly, and rightly;
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it was the message of the servant to fetch luggage: but it was the message of the son to deliver his message. So, the message of Moses it was luggage, to teach them endlesse, externall lawes, and things:
it was the message of the servant to fetch luggage: but it was the message of the son to deliver his message. So, the message of Moses it was luggage, to teach them endless, external laws, and things:
but the designe of the Sonne of God, his message was to declare the sercret spirituall mysteryes of his Father to the people of God in the New Testament;
but the Design of the Son of God, his message was to declare the sercret spiritual Mysteres of his Father to the people of God in the New Testament;
therefore it is no sence, much lesse truth to say, that Christ was unfaithfull, because he hath not as many curious ties in outward things as Moses. So I have done with those objection..
Therefore it is no sense, much less truth to say, that christ was unfaithful, Because he hath not as many curious ties in outward things as Moses. So I have done with those objection..
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Now breifly, to end all at this time, there are two things remaine. First, to point out the hindrances, that keep us from walking according to this truth.
Now briefly, to end all At this time, there Are two things remain. First, to point out the hindrances, that keep us from walking according to this truth.
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The one that you must take heed of engaging your selves with any party in Religion beyond your owne principles. Religion is already in a faction among some Saints, men are readie to cry, I am for Paul, and I am for Apollo, and I am for Cephas.
The one that you must take heed of engaging your selves with any party in Religion beyond your own principles. Religion is already in a faction among Some Saints, men Are ready to cry, I am for Paul, and I am for Apollo, and I am for Cephas.
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but take heed of running into any of these partyes whatsoever, beyond your owne principle, further than you have a cleare light, that you can answer comfortably for it, at the last day before the Lord.
but take heed of running into any of these parties whatsoever, beyond your own principle, further than you have a clear Light, that you can answer comfortably for it, At the last day before the Lord.
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truth, or error with the eye of prejudice. People look now a dayes upon all things (that are controverted especially) every one hath a glasse before his eyes, one blew, another red; one lookes on a thing as it is accompanied with shame,
truth, or error with the eye of prejudice. People look now a days upon all things (that Are controverted especially) every one hath a glass before his eyes, one blew, Another read; one looks on a thing as it is accompanied with shame,
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because that prejudice, and peevishnesse and passion, and those mists and glasses shall not be before their eyes, they will be able to judge of things as they are.
Because that prejudice, and peevishness and passion, and those mists and glasses shall not be before their eyes, they will be able to judge of things as they Are.
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And so in the Convocation, for a quarter of a yeare in the Synod, the Bishops of Canterbury, and Yorke they strove who should sit uppermost; we think they were mad;
And so in the Convocation, for a quarter of a year in the Synod, the Bishops of Canterbury, and York they strove who should fit uppermost; we think they were mad;
Thirdly, take heed, if thou wilt walk by the rules of the Gospel (and by this that I have laid down before thee) of a devout jealousie that is in you, of all things that are upon the right hand;
Thirdly, take heed, if thou wilt walk by the rules of the Gospel (and by this that I have laid down before thee) of a devout jealousy that is in you, of all things that Are upon the right hand;
and they are easily convinced that error brings povertie, and shame. As the people in Jer. 43. when the Prophet comes to teach them that they should not goe into Egypt, & they had a minde to goe contrarie to Gods word, verse 2. Th•• said the men, thou speakest fasly, the Lord our God hath not sent thee to say, goe not into Egypt to sojourne there.
and they Are Easily convinced that error brings poverty, and shame. As the people in Jer. 43. when the Prophet comes to teach them that they should not go into Egypt, & they had a mind to go contrary to God's word, verse 2. Th•• said the men, thou Speakest fasly, the Lord our God hath not sent thee to say, go not into Egypt to sojourn there.
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But one the other side, there is a devout jealousie in a godly man, that he thinks that that is alway truth that goeth with persecution, and that error goeth with peace; and herein the honest heart oftner misseth the will of God than the other way,
But one the other side, there is a devout jealousy in a godly man, that he thinks that that is always truth that Goes with persecution, and that error Goes with peace; and herein the honest heart oftener misses the will of God than the other Way,
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As honest Jehoshaphat, when foure-hundred Prophets bid them goe to Ramath Gilead, and prosper, he thought this too good to be true; he suspected it was not the way of God it was so smooth, there was too much peace;
As honest Jehoshaphat, when four-hundred prophets bid them go to Ramath Gilead, and prosper, he Thought this too good to be true; he suspected it was not the Way of God it was so smooth, there was too much peace;
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Therefore to direct you, know, that peace, and prosperitie are not alway companions of the truth; yet sometimes riches, and honour, and prosperity are with the truth; as I might prove out of the Proverbs; Riches and honour are in the right hand of wisdome.
Therefore to Direct you, know, that peace, and Prosperity Are not always Sodales of the truth; yet sometime riches, and honour, and Prosperity Are with the truth; as I might prove out of the Proverbs; Riches and honour Are in the right hand of Wisdom.
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Many times there is honour though not ordinarily, the ordinarie way is persecution, but sometimes there is honour and wealth with truth and righteousnesse,
Many times there is honour though not ordinarily, the ordinary Way is persecution, but sometime there is honour and wealth with truth and righteousness,
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Therefore let me speak to you poor lambes, and weak souls, that I am six times more jealous of you that you should be out in this devotion, that you should be carried aside to the right hand, or to the left.
Therefore let me speak to you poor Lambs, and weak Souls, that I am six times more jealous of you that you should be out in this devotion, that you should be carried aside to the right hand, or to the left.
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The fourth thing that we must beware of is carnall wisdome; for by this that I have said, those that are carnally wise will lay hold of this latitude that I have spoken of,
The fourth thing that we must beware of is carnal Wisdom; for by this that I have said, those that Are carnally wise will lay hold of this latitude that I have spoken of,
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wherein is it? In a word, carnall wisdome will make things absolutely commanded, and forbidden to be expedient, or inexpedient; or else it will call those things expedient that make for a mans owne lust,
wherein is it? In a word, carnal Wisdom will make things absolutely commanded, and forbidden to be expedient, or inexpedient; or Else it will call those things expedient that make for a men own lust,
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therefore to some God hath given knowledge saith the Apostle, and to some wisdome, Therefore labour for spirituall wisdome. What is that? Wisdome, to be able to discerne what is convenient, and expedient, how to fit circumstances to make an honourable, and profitable action:
Therefore to Some God hath given knowledge Says the Apostle, and to Some Wisdom, Therefore labour for spiritual Wisdom. What is that? Wisdom, to be able to discern what is convenient, and expedient, how to fit Circumstances to make an honourable, and profitable actium:
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For without that, all your zeale will be as water out of the channell, as fire out of the chimney, onely to rent the Churches, and to trouble the Nation. That is one.
For without that, all your zeal will be as water out of the channel, as fire out of the chimney, only to rend the Churches, and to trouble the nation. That is one.
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First, I discerne that you want this sobrietie in that people generally will bring their crotchets, and fancies that they have hatched themselves to the word of God to make the word of God a cloak only;
First, I discern that you want this sobriety in that people generally will bring their crotchets, and fancies that they have hatched themselves to the word of God to make the word of God a cloak only;
as a dice player that is cunning he will throw aimes ace, or sise sinck. So I have seen a man that hath alleadged the example of Noah to defend his drunkennesse, &c. O, it is an abominable thing to make the word of God a bawd, (I speak with reverence) to our witts, and fancies, as wee too often make it.
as a dice player that is cunning he will throw aims ace, or size sink. So I have seen a man that hath alleged the Exampl of Noah to defend his Drunkenness, etc. O, it is an abominable thing to make the word of God a bawd, (I speak with Reverence) to our wits, and fancies, as we too often make it.
Beloved, you doe a more cursed thing when you make the Scripture to second your own fancies, you make the word of God to speake what your fancy would have it. Secondly, sobrietie in this;
beloved, you do a more cursed thing when you make the Scripture to second your own fancies, you make the word of God to speak what your fancy would have it. Secondly, sobriety in this;
Thereupon in the Gospel you are often called upon to be watchfull: you must be fervent in spirit serving the Lord, or as some will have it serving the seasons, or opportunities,. If you will studie what is expedient, you must looke to circumstances, time and manner &c. Or else you cannot walk by this rule; Especially in this time, and age wee live in,
Thereupon in the Gospel you Are often called upon to be watchful: you must be fervent in Spirit serving the Lord, or as Some will have it serving the seasons, or opportunities,. If you will study what is expedient, you must look to Circumstances, time and manner etc. Or Else you cannot walk by this Rule; Especially in this time, and age we live in,
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for I know not the man this day in the world that knows, (if he might have his will how to order the Church affaires in this City, I know a hundred that can order all the Kingdome besides, but not here.
for I know not the man this day in the world that knows, (if he might have his will how to order the Church affairs in this city, I know a hundred that can order all the Kingdom beside, but not Here.
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Therefore you have the more need to walk warily, and circumspectly, to looke round about to see what may edifie, and what may hinder our brethren, and what hinders most:
Therefore you have the more need to walk warily, and circumspectly, to look round about to see what may edify, and what may hinder our brothers, and what hinders most:
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but now Christ was risen from the dead, and had received all power in Heaven and Earth, he sends them for good and all (as it were) he gives them a full and compleate Commission, Goe yee into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.
but now christ was risen from the dead, and had received all power in Heaven and Earth, he sends them for good and all (as it were) he gives them a full and complete Commission, Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature.
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Before I come to the Lesson that I mean to insist upon, there are two things here in the words that must be opened, that you may see the foundation, or ground of this Lesson; And that is,
Before I come to the lesson that I mean to insist upon, there Are two things Here in the words that must be opened, that you may see the Foundation, or ground of this lesson; And that is,
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For the first, what is meant by Gospel? I will not stand upon the severall acceptations of it, onely you may understand that both in the Scripture language,
For the First, what is meant by Gospel? I will not stand upon the several acceptations of it, only you may understand that both in the Scripture language,
so some conceive the English word Godspel, being old English, signifies Gospel, that is, good speech, good newes, good hearing, good tidings: but in a peculiar sense in Scripture it is taken for that Good tidings of grace, and salvation by Jesus Christ.
so Some conceive the English word Godspel, being old English, signifies Gospel, that is, good speech, good news, good hearing, good tidings: but in a peculiar sense in Scripture it is taken for that Good tidings of grace, and salvation by jesus christ.
but (Beloved) you are to take notice, that though our Fathers had the Gospel, that is, the glad tidings of life and salvation by Jesus Christ, from Adam, from the beginning of the world,
but (beloved) you Are to take notice, that though our Father's had the Gospel, that is, the glad tidings of life and salvation by jesus christ, from Adam, from the beginning of the world,
and they had it mixed with a great deale of Law, a great deale of bad tidings (as I may speak) they had a little good newes with a great deale of bad. So Adam had a little good tidings The seed of the woman shall bruise the Serpents head;
and they had it mixed with a great deal of Law, a great deal of bad tidings (as I may speak) they had a little good news with a great deal of bad. So Adam had a little good tidings The seed of the woman shall bruise the Serpents head;
and Gospel in the sacrifices, and Gospel in the visions, but abundance of law mingled with this Gospel; the one spake sad tidings, as well as the other did good; for you know the Law spake curses and damnation to those that in every point did not observe it:
and Gospel in the Sacrifices, and Gospel in the visions, but abundance of law mingled with this Gospel; the one spoke sad tidings, as well as the other did good; for you know the Law spoke curses and damnation to those that in every point did not observe it:
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But in the new Testament, especially after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, when he went up to Heaven, we read that there was perfect Gospel, or only good newes,
But in the new Testament, especially After the resurrection of jesus christ, when he went up to Heaven, we read that there was perfect Gospel, or only good news,
and then bad, to give them a little of the Law, and a line of Gospel: but goe preach the Gospel emphatically, that is, meerly, purely Gospel; for now Christ is risen from the dead,
and then bad, to give them a little of the Law, and a line of Gospel: but go preach the Gospel emphatically, that is, merely, purely Gospel; for now christ is risen from the dead,
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[ To every creature ] What should be the meaning of that? We know that in the Scripture language, creature most usually signifies not men but beasts, & things without life, as in Rom. 8. you have it twice,
[ To every creature ] What should be the meaning of that? We know that in the Scripture language, creature most usually signifies not men but beasts, & things without life, as in Rom. 8. you have it twice,
and fully, and compleatly set up, whether the Lord Jesus would have them preach, and make known glad tidings to all creatures, that is, that even the bruit beasts, and these creatures without life, that they should have glad tidings,
and Fully, and completely Set up, whither the Lord jesus would have them preach, and make known glad tidings to all creatures, that is, that even the bruit beasts, and these creatures without life, that they should have glad tidings,
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but surely (beloved) there is no creature under heaven, but hath a great deale of glad tidings, and good newes from the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ:
but surely (Beloved) there is no creature under heaven, but hath a great deal of glad tidings, and good news from the death and resurrection of jesus christ:
Or take it more restrained as generally the godly doe, that by creature here is meant the Gentiles, in opposition to the Jewes, for they knew that they were to preach the Gospel to the Jewes, which they also did before the resurrection:
Or take it more restrained as generally the godly doe, that by creature Here is meant the Gentiles, in opposition to the Jews, for they knew that they were to preach the Gospel to the Jews, which they also did before the resurrection:
but now goe teach the Gentiles; for the world was then divided into those two parts, Jewes, and Gentiles, goe teach the Gentiles, goe teach every creature. But some may say;
but now go teach the Gentiles; for the world was then divided into those two parts, Jews, and Gentiles, go teach the Gentiles, go teach every creature. But Some may say;
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And that you shall see clearly in divers places, as in Mat. 5. where Christ forbids us to take care for to morrow, what we shall eat, and what we shall drink;
And that you shall see clearly in diverse places, as in Mathew 5. where christ forbids us to take care for to morrow, what we shall eat, and what we shall drink;
So in 1 Pet. 3. It is an ordinary expression in Scripture, where great sinners are spoken of, either they are called Gentiles, or else compared to Gentiles, Col. 2. Are wee not Jews, and not sinners of the Gentiles? that is, the Gentiles were the greatest sinners that were;
So in 1 Pet. 3. It is an ordinary expression in Scripture, where great Sinners Are spoken of, either they Are called Gentiles, or Else compared to Gentiles, Col. 2. are we not jews, and not Sinners of the Gentiles? that is, the Gentiles were the greatest Sinners that were;
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because it is an ordinary expression in Scripture to call wicked people beasts rather than men, Isaiah 11. they are called Beares, and VVolves, and Tigers, and Foxes, and Doggs, and Bulls, &c. So in Hos. 1. compared with 1 Pet. 3. You that were not a people saith Peter, hath God made his people. They were not a people;
Because it is an ordinary expression in Scripture to call wicked people beasts rather than men, Isaiah 11. they Are called Bears, and VVolves, and Tigers, and Foxes, and Dogs, and Bulls, etc. So in Hos. 1. compared with 1 Pet. 3. You that were not a people Says Peter, hath God made his people. They were not a people;
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but they were not a people. What were they then? They were Dogs for filthinesse, Foxes for cunning, Tigers for cruelty, and Beares, and such kind of creatures.
but they were not a people. What were they then? They were Dogs for filthiness, Foxes for cunning, Tigers for cruelty, and Bears, and such kind of creatures.
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as if he should say my Disciples, though they be so sinful that according to the ordinary Scripture language you cannot call them men, and women, or people, yet they are creatures, and goe preach the Gospel to every creature, go to the Gentiles, the greatest sinners in the world, whom I will not vouchsafe to call a people,
as if he should say my Disciples, though they be so sinful that according to the ordinary Scripture language you cannot call them men, and women, or people, yet they Are creatures, and go preach the Gospel to every creature, go to the Gentiles, the greatest Sinners in the world, whom I will not vouchsafe to call a people,
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That the Ministerie of the Gospel (especially after the resurrection of Jesus Christ) Containes nothing but glad tidings, and good newes even to the worst of sinners.
That the Ministry of the Gospel (especially After the resurrection of jesus christ) Contains nothing but glad tidings, and good news even to the worst of Sinners.
For this is the proper difference between the Law and the Gospel. The Law speaks good newes but only to the righteous, if thou doe well thou shalt be rewarded;
For this is the proper difference between the Law and the Gospel. The Law speaks good news but only to the righteous, if thou do well thou shalt be rewarded;
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and a righteous man, and a humble man, but as a sinner. And here is the excellency of the Gospel, the more sinfull any man is, the more sutable this Gospel is to him, the more sin abounds, grace abounds much more;
and a righteous man, and a humble man, but as a sinner. And Here is the excellency of the Gospel, the more sinful any man is, the more suitable this Gospel is to him, the more since abounds, grace abounds much more;
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They are called aliens Ephes. 2. they are called strangers and enemies, and men without strength, Rom. 5. they are called the chiefe of sinners, 1 Tim. 1.9.
They Are called aliens Ephesians 2. they Are called Strangers and enemies, and men without strength, Rom. 5. they Are called the chief of Sinners, 1 Tim. 1.9.
Now this in some measure you know, but this that I tell you I feare you doe not know, that the Ministery of the Gospel it is only good newes, there is not one word of bad newes, not one line, not one sillable, or tittle,
Now this in Some measure you know, but this that I tell you I Fear you do not know, that the Ministry of the Gospel it is only good news, there is not one word of bad news, not one line, not one Syllable, or tittle,
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yet it is said in Luk. 4. he took the booke of Isaiah (and some think this was the first Sermon that ever he made) and he read this place and opened it to the people.
yet it is said in Luk. 4. he took the book of Isaiah (and Some think this was the First Sermon that ever he made) and he read this place and opened it to the people.
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he hath sent me to heale the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the Captives, to recover sight to the blinde, to set at liberty them that are bruised;
he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the Captives, to recover sighed to the blind, to Set At liberty them that Are Bruised;
as that the poore should have salvation by Christ, that the broken hearted should be healed, that the Captives should be delivered, that the blinde should receive their sight, and that them that are bruised should be set at liberty, and them that are slaves should have the yeare of Jubilee, the acceptable yeare of the Lord;
as that the poor should have salvation by christ, that the broken hearted should be healed, that the Captives should be Delivered, that the blind should receive their sighed, and that them that Are Bruised should be Set At liberty, and them that Are slaves should have the year of Jubilee, the acceptable year of the Lord;
there is not a tittle in all this but only good newes, and glad tidings. Take another place, and that is Heb. 12.18. there you shall have the difference between the old Testament and the new, or between the Law and the Gospel (if I may so speak) the Law;
there is not a tittle in all this but only good news, and glad tidings. Take Another place, and that is Hebrew 12.18. there you shall have the difference between the old Testament and the new, or between the Law and the Gospel (if I may so speak) the Law;
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that is, the administration of the Gospel in the time of the Law, where there was a little good newes, but mingled with a world of bad, and terrible newes.
that is, the administration of the Gospel in the time of the Law, where there was a little good news, but mingled with a world of bad, and terrible news.
nor unto blacknesse, and darknesse, and tempest, and the sound of a Trumpet, and the voyce of words, which they that heard entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more.
nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, and the found of a Trumpet, and the voice of words, which they that herd entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more.
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If we see a house burning with fire it is terrible: but to see a mountaine all over burning with fire, and with blacknesse, and darknesse, and tempest too!
If we see a house burning with fire it is terrible: but to see a mountain all over burning with fire, and with blackness, and darkness, and tempest too!
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A fire though it be terrible yet there is somewhat comfortable, because there is light: but that fire was full of blackness and darknesse, and darknesse is a sad thing.
A fire though it be terrible yet there is somewhat comfortable, Because there is Light: but that fire was full of blackness and darkness, and darkness is a sad thing.
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And there was tempest, and lightning, and thunder, and a voyce of words, a voyce of terrible words, that bid them doe such and such things that they had no power to doe,
And there was tempest, and lightning, and thunder, and a voice of words, a voice of terrible words, that bid them doe such and such things that they had no power to do,
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It was terrible, in so much that Moses himself, that used to see God, face to face, said, I quake exceedingly: and if a beast touch the hill he must be stoned to death,
It was terrible, in so much that Moses himself, that used to see God, face to face, said, I quake exceedingly: and if a beast touch the hill he must be stoned to death,
Here was nothing but terrible objects in the administration of the old Testament, in the giving of the Law upon mount Sinai: But come to the new Testament, of the Gospel as it is set up since Christ went to the holy of holies, after his resurrection.
Here was nothing but terrible objects in the administration of the old Testament, in the giving of the Law upon mount Sinai: But come to the new Testament, of the Gospel as it is Set up since christ went to the holy of holies, After his resurrection.
You are come now to mount Sion, and that was a pleasant place, if you take it according to the letter it was the pleasantest place about Jerusalem. And you are come to the City of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem.
You Are come now to mount Sion, and that was a pleasant place, if you take it according to the Letter it was the Pleasantest place about Jerusalem. And you Are come to the city of the living God, to the heavenly Jerusalem.
Whether that be meant, that now, in the times of the Gospel, God sends out Angels to minister to the Saints more frequently, or diligently than formerly;
Whither that be meant, that now, in the times of the Gospel, God sends out Angels to minister to the Saints more frequently, or diligently than formerly;
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or as most men understand it, Ye are now come to a myrd of Angels, or to an innumerable company of Angels, that is, ye are come to an estate by Christ in the Gospel, wherein you are at least equall with Angels.
or as most men understand it, You Are now come to a myrd of Angels, or to an innumerable company of Angels, that is, you Are come to an estate by christ in the Gospel, wherein you Are At least equal with Angels.
You are come to such an estate, and to such a Testament where Christ is the Intercessor, and his blood speaks not as the blood of Abel, it doth not cry for vengance,
You Are come to such an estate, and to such a Testament where christ is the Intercessor, and his blood speaks not as the blood of Abel, it does not cry for vengeance,
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You see in the administration of the New Testament, or of the Gospel, there is not one sillable, or tittle, but what is amiable, and sweet, and comfortable even to the worst of sinners. And therefore the Spouse in the Canticles, speaking of Christ (as I suppose) she commends Jesus Christ from the crowne of the head to the sole of the foot as all beautifull, and amiable, and then she summes up all, Thou art all faire my love, there is no spot in thee.
You see in the administration of the New Testament, or of the Gospel, there is not one Syllable, or tittle, but what is amiable, and sweet, and comfortable even to the worst of Sinners. And Therefore the Spouse in the Canticles, speaking of christ (as I suppose) she commends jesus christ from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot as all beautiful, and amiable, and then she sums up all, Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee.
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Now that which with the help of God I will further doe, is to give you a weiw of the summe of the whole Gospel in particular, that so you may look upon every peice of it,
Now that which with the help of God I will further do, is to give you a weiw of the sum of the Whole Gospel in particular, that so you may look upon every piece of it,
In the Gospel poore sinners come to learne what a damnable wretched condition they are in whereas men without it think they are well, they doe no body hurt, they give to the poore, and lend, and the like,
In the Gospel poor Sinners come to Learn what a damnable wretched condition they Are in whereas men without it think they Are well, they do no body hurt, they give to the poor, and lend, and the like,
Now we see not only by Scripture but by experience the Gospel tells them they are dead in sin, that they are children of wrath, that they are under the curse of God going the broad way to hell.
Now we see not only by Scripture but by experience the Gospel tells them they Are dead in since, that they Are children of wrath, that they Are under the curse of God going the broad Way to hell.
but when the Gospel brings thee a light to see that thou art so whereas otherwise thou in thy blindnesse wouldest goe downe to hell in it, it is blessed, and good newes;
but when the Gospel brings thee a Light to see that thou art so whereas otherwise thou in thy blindness Wouldst go down to hell in it, it is blessed, and good news;
Man naturally is either dead in sin, or asleep; or if he be a little awaked, he takes a thousand wayes to goe to heaven, and none of them Gods way, none of them the right way.
Man naturally is either dead in since, or asleep; or if he be a little awaked, he Takes a thousand ways to go to heaven, and none of them God's Way, none of them the right Way.
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another by his hospitality, and charity to the poore; another by hearing of Sermons, and performing of duties, as in the time of Poperie how many yeares did they spend,
Another by his hospitality, and charity to the poor; Another by hearing of Sermons, and performing of duties, as in the time of Popery how many Years did they spend,
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Now, the light of the Gospel discovers all these false wayes, and shewes that you will come short of the glory of God, and the salvation of your soules;
Now, the Light of the Gospel discovers all these false ways, and shows that you will come short of the glory of God, and the salvation of your Souls;
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Thridly, the Gospel holds forth to poore sinners that there is a love, an eternall love, an infinite love in Gods breast to poore sinners before ever the world was made.
Thirdly, the Gospel holds forth to poor Sinners that there is a love, an Eternal love, an infinite love in God's breast to poor Sinners before ever the world was made.
You know in reason a man would think that God should hate such a one as I am, God foresaw what a creature I would be when I was borne, and how I have lived;
You know in reason a man would think that God should hate such a one as I am, God foresaw what a creature I would be when I was born, and how I have lived;
from before the world was made, and the Mountaines were brought forth; So God loved the world, that he gave his Son &c. There was a love in God, out of which he gave his Son Jesus Christ to die for us.
from before the world was made, and the Mountains were brought forth; So God loved the world, that he gave his Son etc. There was a love in God, out of which he gave his Son jesus christ to die for us.
how could we know but by the Gospel that the Lord Jesus Christ did come to die to save sinners? So God loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that hee that believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
how could we know but by the Gospel that the Lord jesus christ did come to die to save Sinners? So God loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that he that believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
And while he conversed among men, he taught, and discovered in a great measure the mysteryes of his Fathers counsells to us, that else we could never have known,
And while he conversed among men, he taught, and discovered in a great measure the Mysteres of his Father's Counsels to us, that Else we could never have known,
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Then the Gospel tells us, that this Lord Jesus Christ after he had walked among men for many yeares together, that then as a Publicke person, and second Adam, and our Surety, he did lay downe his life, and die for our sins.
Then the Gospel tells us, that this Lord jesus christ After he had walked among men for many Years together, that then as a Public person, and second Adam, and our Surety, he did lay down his life, and die for our Sins.
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Hence it is that poore sinners are redeemed from all their enemies, sin, and death, and wrath, and curse, and hell; all these by the death of the Lord Jesus are removed.
Hence it is that poor Sinners Are redeemed from all their enemies, sin, and death, and wrath, and curse, and hell; all these by the death of the Lord jesus Are removed.
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Then the Gospel tells you that Jesus Christ, as hee died for our sins, so he rose againe for our justification, he rose againe from the dead the third day, whereby poor sinners are assured that they are justified and freed from all their sins,
Then the Gospel tells you that jesus christ, as he died for our Sins, so he rose again for our justification, he rose again from the dead the third day, whereby poor Sinners Are assured that they Are justified and freed from all their Sins,
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Then the Gospel tells you that after his resurrection he conversed with his Disciples, and not with the world, and that he met with his Disciples from one mountaine to another, from one Towne to another,
Then the Gospel tells you that After his resurrection he conversed with his Disciples, and not with the world, and that he met with his Disciples from one mountain to Another, from one Town to Another,
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as soone as he came there, he sent his holy Spirit to us to unite us to Christ, to be our Intelligencer, to make known the heart of Christ to us, to lead us into all truth, to comfort us in all distresses,
as soon as he Come there, he sent his holy Spirit to us to unite us to christ, to be our Intelligencer, to make known the heart of christ to us, to led us into all truth, to Comfort us in all Distresses,
Only, to cleare it more fully to you, there are some objections that you may make: (for Beloved it were a happy thing if we did fully understand this Lesson,
Only, to clear it more Fully to you, there Are Some objections that you may make: (for beloved it were a happy thing if we did Fully understand this lesson,
if you receive Jesus Christ, the Gospel brings you tidings, that whereas now you are poore people that no body cares for, you shall be Kings, and Queens, as Christ is a King, so you shall be Kings, and his daughters shall be Queenes. Nay you shall be Princes in all Lands. You know earthly Kings are but Princes in their severall Kingdomes,
if you receive jesus christ, the Gospel brings you tidings, that whereas now you Are poor people that no body Cares for, you shall be Kings, and Queen's, as christ is a King, so you shall be Kings, and his daughters shall be Queens. Nay you shall be Princes in all Lands. You know earthly Kings Are but Princes in their several Kingdoms,
but there is more reallitie in spirituall honour than in Carnall. Take carnall men that call you honourable, and worshipfull, and the like, you know all these are but words,
but there is more reality in spiritual honour than in Carnal. Take carnal men that call you honourable, and worshipful, and the like, you know all these Are but words,
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not only in the eyes of God, and godly men, but in the hearts of the wicked: for in their hearts they will say, such a man is an honourable man, such a woman is an honourable woman, they will not do any thing against their consciences,
not only in the eyes of God, and godly men, but in the hearts of the wicked: for in their hearts they will say, such a man is an honourable man, such a woman is an honourable woman, they will not do any thing against their Consciences,
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that is better than to be Lords, and Earles, that have an innumerable company of Swearers, and drunkards, and whoremongers for their serving men, that it were a great deale more ease if they could spare them, to be without them:
that is better than to be lords, and Earls, that have an innumerable company of Swearers, and drunkards, and whoremongers for their serving men, that it were a great deal more ease if they could spare them, to be without them:
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But secondly, another will say, the Gospel indeed brings tidings of Christ, and salvation, but it brings tidings also of afflictions, and persecutions: the Gospel saith, Whosoever will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
But secondly, Another will say, the Gospel indeed brings tidings of christ, and salvation, but it brings tidings also of afflictions, and persecutions: the Gospel Says, Whosoever will live godly in christ jesus shall suffer persecution.
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the greatest death is a priviledge, your afflictions, and povertie, and reproaches, will be a priviledge. How is that? You have it in Ro. 8. They all work for good to them that love God.
the greatest death is a privilege, your afflictions, and poverty, and Reproaches, will be a privilege. How is that? You have it in Ro. 8. They all work for good to them that love God.
The Lord doth you good by it for the present, and it works for a Crowne of glory hereafter; For this is a true saying, if we suffer with Christ, we shall reigne with him.
The Lord does you good by it for the present, and it works for a Crown of glory hereafter; For this is a true saying, if we suffer with christ, we shall Reign with him.
Therefore though the Gospel bring sufferings with it, yet take them as the Gospel expresseth them, they are sweet, and good tidings; they are priviledges to you,
Therefore though the Gospel bring sufferings with it, yet take them as the Gospel Expresses them, they Are sweet, and good tidings; they Are privileges to you,
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and in due time he will make you a way to get out, Beloved, put all together that the Gospel speakes of afflictions, and sufferings, construe them together,
and in due time he will make you a Way to get out, beloved, put all together that the Gospel speaks of afflictions, and sufferings, construe them together,
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for our Ministers preach against Drunkards, and Swearers, and Whoremongers; and when I sweare the Minister saith I shall never goe to Heaven; And he saith the Gospel will have a man forsake his sins, and repent, and the like, this is not good newes:
for our Ministers preach against Drunkards, and Swearers, and Whoremongers; and when I swear the Minister Says I shall never go to Heaven; And he Says the Gospel will have a man forsake his Sins, and Repent, and the like, this is not good news:
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It is good newes that the Gospel will have me saved but it is not good newes that the Gospel will have me a Puritan, and be purified, and purged from my sins.
It is good news that the Gospel will have me saved but it is not good news that the Gospel will have me a Puritan, and be purified, and purged from my Sins.
Concerning that, it is very true that though the Gospel speak not properly against drunkards, and whoremongers, and Swearers; yet the Gospel saith that drunkards must leave their drunkennesse, and Swearers, must leave their swearing; and the Gospel calls every man to repentance, from every sin,
Concerning that, it is very true that though the Gospel speak not properly against drunkards, and whoremongers, and Swearers; yet the Gospel Says that drunkards must leave their Drunkenness, and Swearers, must leave their swearing; and the Gospel calls every man to Repentance, from every since,
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That is as some interpret it, there are some sins that are as pleasant as the right eye, & as profitable as the right hand, and thou wer't better to cut them off:
That is as Some interpret it, there Are Some Sins that Are as pleasant as the right eye, & as profitable as the right hand, and thou Were't better to Cut them off:
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because when the Gospel bids thee leave sin, it puts in thee a new nature that is contrarie to sin to hate it more than hell, and the Devill himself,
Because when the Gospel bids thee leave since, it puts in thee a new nature that is contrary to since to hate it more than hell, and the devil himself,
as he did to Solomon, I will give thee whatsoever thou wouldest have in heaven, or earth, there are some in this place that would say, O Lord I would leave my pride, I would have a humble heart, and a heart that should not love worldly things,
as he did to Solomon, I will give thee whatsoever thou Wouldst have in heaven, or earth, there Are Some in this place that would say, Oh Lord I would leave my pride, I would have a humble heart, and a heart that should not love worldly things,
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but saith Christ, in the Gospel, I have died, and have forgiven thee thy sins, and if thou wilt be a Villane, & not respect my Father that hath loved thee,
but Says christ, in the Gospel, I have died, and have forgiven thee thy Sins, and if thou wilt be a Villain, & not respect my Father that hath loved thee,
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no, I see my salvation is safe, hell, and damnation are shut out of doores, God is my Father, and I am his childe, I am in an everlasting Covenant, there is nothing in Heaven, or Hell, shall be able to separate me from the love of God.
no, I see my salvation is safe, hell, and damnation Are shut out of doors, God is my Father, and I am his child, I am in an everlasting Covenant, there is nothing in Heaven, or Hell, shall be able to separate me from the love of God.
for they were bid, not to commit adultery, not to sweare, not to steale, and there was no strength, but a voyce: But the voyce of the Gospel is a voyce of power, it is called The day of Gods power, the power of God to salvation;
for they were bid, not to commit adultery, not to swear, not to steal, and there was no strength, but a voice: But the voice of the Gospel is a voice of power, it is called The day of God's power, the power of God to salvation;
and there is a Spirit to them And also there is a sweetnesse in Gospel obedience, that there is nothing on this side glory, so Pleasing to the soule that hath believed,
and there is a Spirit to them And also there is a sweetness in Gospel Obedience, that there is nothing on this side glory, so Pleasing to the soul that hath believed,
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the doing of good things is a reward to it selfe. To say nothing of the reward hereafter, that there is a Crowne of glory, your labour is not in vaine in the Lord. You that work for him:
the doing of good things is a reward to it self. To say nothing of the reward hereafter, that there is a Crown of glory, your labour is not in vain in the Lord. You that work for him:
but the very doing of Gospel dutie, with a Gospel spirit, it is no other than meate, and drink. Our Lord Christ Job. 4. when he was hungrie, and thirstie, when hee was wearie; one would have thought he might have done many things more pleasing,
but the very doing of Gospel duty, with a Gospel Spirit, it is no other than meat, and drink. Our Lord christ Job. 4. when he was hungry, and thirsty, when he was weary; one would have Thought he might have done many things more pleasing,
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than to be teaching a sillie woman; when they came with meate, hee would not leave that that he was doing, I have meate (saith he) that you know not off;
than to be teaching a silly woman; when they Come with meat, he would not leave that that he was doing, I have meat (Says he) that you know not off;
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So, when wee have the heart, and the nature, and the spirit, of Christ, it will be sweeter than meate, and drink, out of love, to do any thing that Jesus Christ commands us.
So, when we have the heart, and the nature, and the Spirit, of christ, it will be Sweeten than meat, and drink, out of love, to do any thing that jesus christ commands us.
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Againe, it may be, some man will say, the Gospel for the most part brings good newes: but there is one thing in the Gospel that me thinks is no good newes to poore sinners;
Again, it may be, Some man will say, the Gospel for the most part brings good news: but there is one thing in the Gospel that me thinks is not good news to poor Sinners;
and good to me, if I believe; and saith the poor soule, for my part it is as possible for me to keep the ten Commandments, as to believe, and the Ministers say, that there is no good thing in the Gospel that I can partake of except I believe; I would like it well but for that one thing, I would, but I cannot believe.
and good to me, if I believe; and Says the poor soul, for my part it is as possible for me to keep the ten commandments, as to believe, and the Ministers say, that there is no good thing in the Gospel that I can partake of except I believe; I would like it well but for that one thing, I would, but I cannot believe.
To answer this, if the Gospel held forth Christ, and salvation, upon believing (as many oft preach) it were little better tidings than the Law: for it is as easie for a man of himselfe to keep the ten Comandments, by obeying; as to believe of himself, to have faith to receive Christ:
To answer this, if the Gospel held forth christ, and salvation, upon believing (as many oft preach) it were little better tidings than the Law: for it is as easy for a man of himself to keep the ten commandments, by obeying; as to believe of himself, to have faith to receive christ:
Therefore, when I heare of grace, and glory, and salvation by Jesus Christ, I must not consider where I shall have a vessell to carry i• home, where I shall have faith to receive it:
Therefore, when I hear of grace, and glory, and salvation by jesus christ, I must not Consider where I shall have a vessel to carry i• home, where I shall have faith to receive it:
but it carries the vessel with it, and I goe, and take the promise, and by the holy Spirit that same Gospel that brought the grace will work faith, or else, it were as harsh as the Law. Therefore never stand off about faith:
but it carries the vessel with it, and I go, and take the promise, and by the holy Spirit that same Gospel that brought the grace will work faith, or Else, it were as harsh as the Law. Therefore never stand off about faith:
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or with the Gospel of Christ, there is a Government, or there is a discipline, that may (in a sense) be called an externall discipline over the Saints or people of God.
or with the Gospel of christ, there is a Government, or there is a discipline, that may (in a sense) be called an external discipline over the Saints or people of God.
There have been but two great governments, or disciplines (if I may use that word) in the world since our Lord went to heaven, The one was Papacie. The other Episcopacy.
There have been but two great governments, or disciplines (if I may use that word) in the world since our Lord went to heaven, The one was Papacy. The other Episcopacy.
And if these were the government of Christ, and the discipline of the Gospel, we may well say, there hath been sad tidings, and heavie newes from the Gospel for many yeares.
And if these were the government of christ, and the discipline of the Gospel, we may well say, there hath been sad tidings, and heavy news from the Gospel for many Years.
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we must looke to the Church, that is, the Bishops, to their lawes, &c. They called themselves the Clergie, that is, Gods inheritance, as the word in the Originall signifies.
we must look to the Church, that is, the Bishops, to their laws, etc. They called themselves the Clergy, that is, God's inheritance, as the word in the Original signifies.
True it is, there is a power, a sweet Gospel power in the Ministers, that is somewhat peculiar from the people: But to take all power into their owne hands;
True it is, there is a power, a sweet Gospel power in the Ministers, that is somewhat peculiar from the people: But to take all power into their own hands;
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and to leave the people, and call them the laity, the dr•sse, the vulgar, to leave them as vassalls, and slaves, and to call themselves, the Clergie, and the Church, and the like:
and to leave the people, and call them the laity, the dr•sse, the Vulgar, to leave them as vassals, and slaves, and to call themselves, the Clergy, and the Church, and the like:
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Secondly, as they took this power into their hands, so they used this power as Lords over Gods inheritance, contrary to the command of Jesus Christ 1 Pet. 5.4. You shall not Lord it over Gods inheritance.
Secondly, as they took this power into their hands, so they used this power as lords over God's inheritance, contrary to the command of jesus christ 1 Pet. 5.4. You shall not Lord it over God's inheritance.
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though it may be he was an Ignorant, drunken, dumb, prophane wretch, and if they did not, they were forced, and compelled to doe it, Beloved, this was not according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
though it may be he was an Ignorant, drunken, dumb, profane wretch, and if they did not, they were forced, and compelled to do it, beloved, this was not according to the Gospel of jesus christ:
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Thirdly, in the second Government that we have had hetherto, they imposed Ministers, and Officers upon the people, the people never had yet liberty under these two Governments, to choose men according to Gods own heart, that would feed them with knowledge, and understanding: but such as the Bishops sent they must receive,
Thirdly, in the second Government that we have had hitherto, they imposed Ministers, and Officers upon the people, the people never had yet liberty under these two Governments, to choose men according to God's own heart, that would feed them with knowledge, and understanding: but such as the Bishops sent they must receive,
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Then fourthly, in this government, all the power which they had (which they took all to themselves) they exercised it onely, (almost) against the Saints and people of God either as Schismaticks, or Lol•ards, or Heretiques, or Puritans, or the like;
Then fourthly, in this government, all the power which they had (which they took all to themselves) they exercised it only, (almost) against the Saints and people of God either as Schismatics, or Lol•ards, or Heretics, or Puritans, or the like;
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and to seek the Lord, these were called Conventicles. Or for trifles that they in their consciences held indifferent, as the wearing of the Surplice, and the Crosse in baptisme;
and to seek the Lord, these were called Conventicles. Or for trifles that they in their Consciences held indifferent, as the wearing of the Surplice, and the Cross in Baptism;
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Fiftly, they did restraine the Spirit of God in the Saints both in preaching, and praying. In preaching, the Ministers were tied, they must preach such, and not such things,
Fifty, they did restrain the Spirit of God in the Saints both in preaching, and praying. In preaching, the Ministers were tied, they must preach such, and not such things,
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when it may be the poore Ministers soule was full of groanes, and sighs, and he would have rejoyced to have poured out his soule to the Lord, he was tied to an old Service-Booke, and must read that till he grieved the Spirit of God, and dried up his owne spirit as a chip, that he could not pray if he would;
when it may be the poor Ministers soul was full of groans, and sighs, and he would have rejoiced to have poured out his soul to the Lord, he was tied to an old Service-Booke, and must read that till he grieved the Spirit of God, and dried up his own Spirit as a chip, that he could not pray if he would;
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Againe, they backed all their lawes with the secular power, and punnishments; they never rested till they had twisted their owne lawes, with the secular lawes the Civill lawes of the Land. Every law of theirs was steeled,
Again, they backed all their laws with the secular power, and punishments; they never rested till they had twisted their own laws, with the secular laws the Civil laws of the Land. Every law of theirs was steeled,
and backed with some Civill severe law, to confiscation of goods, or imprisonment, or such a fine, to the cuting off of eares, the slitting of noses, the burning of cheekes, to banishment, yea to death it selfe;
and backed with Some Civil severe law, to confiscation of goods, or imprisonment, or such a fine, to the cuting off of ears, the slitting of noses, the burning of cheeks, to banishment, yea to death it self;
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and his discipline) were burned in Smithfeild; and how many suffered strange torments, and punishments, yet their persecutors pretended the discipline, and government of Christ. I give you but a few instances;
and his discipline) were burned in Smithfield; and how many suffered strange torments, and punishments, yet their persecutors pretended the discipline, and government of christ. I give you but a few instances;
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These were the governments we have had hetherto, for thirteen, or fourteen hundred yeares, either from the Pope, or the Bishops, Papacie, or Episcopacie. And truly Beloved, there is not a title of good newes, or glad tidings to the hearts of holy Saints,
These were the governments we have had hitherto, for thirteen, or fourteen hundred Years, either from the Pope, or the Bishops, Papacy, or Episcopacy. And truly beloved, there is not a title of good news, or glad tidings to the hearts of holy Saints,
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but be sure, if it be the government of Jesus Christ, and his discipline, there will be nothing but good newes, and glad tidings to the honestest heart, and tenderest conscience;
but be sure, if it be the government of jesus christ, and his discipline, there will be nothing but good news, and glad tidings to the honestest heart, and Tenderest conscience;
In the government of Christ according to the Scriptures, the two worst, and harshest things that you shall finde there, you shall see clearely that they are good things,
In the government of christ according to the Scriptures, the two worst, and harshest things that you shall find there, you shall see clearly that they Are good things,
You have some of you found in experience that a sweet, and wise reproofe hath been as pleasing to you as any Sermon of consolation that ever you heard.
You have Some of you found in experience that a sweet, and wise reproof hath been as pleasing to you as any Sermon of consolation that ever you herd.
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therefore I say, there is no such evil in reproofe. Besides, the Scripture saith it is a precious thing Ps. 14•. 5. David saith Let the righteous smite me, and it shall be as balme, it shall be a kindness;
Therefore I say, there is no such evil in reproof. Beside, the Scripture Says it is a precious thing Ps. 14•. 5. David Says Let the righteous smite me, and it shall be as balm, it shall be a kindness;
O, it is fearefull when a man stands on his owne bottome, and on his owne leggs, that men shall say, there is a Professor, he is so proud, and so foolish that none will reprove him.
Oh, it is fearful when a man Stands on his own bottom, and on his own legs, that men shall say, there is a Professor, he is so proud, and so foolish that none will reprove him.
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It is a pitifull thing when God shall leave a man as a heifer, that is turned into the meddow to grasse, let him alone. They used to plow with heifers in those dayes as we doe with horses and Oxen, and the horses,
It is a pitiful thing when God shall leave a man as a heifer, that is turned into the meadow to grass, let him alone. They used to blow with heifers in those days as we do with Horses and Oxen, and the Horses,
so these people were so wicked, that no man should reprove his brother, but he should be as a lambe in a fat Pasture. So that reproofe, that is one of the harshest things in the government of Christ in the Gospel, it is a good, a precious, and profitable thing.
so these people were so wicked, that no man should reprove his brother, but he should be as a lamb in a fat Pasture. So that reproof, that is one of the harshest things in the government of christ in the Gospel, it is a good, a precious, and profitable thing.
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and losse of estate, and freedome: but according to the Gospel of Christ you shall see, that even the delivering men up to Satan, Christ Jesus intends it in love,
and loss of estate, and freedom: but according to the Gospel of christ you shall see, that even the delivering men up to Satan, christ jesus intends it in love,
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for what? that he may be damned, and to bring him to hell? No, for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
for what? that he may be damned, and to bring him to hell? No, for the destruction of the Flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus.
yet both are sweet, and profitable, and precious for the good of the soule; Therefore the truth of the Doctrine holds cleare to you, that there is nothing in the Gospel, look which way you will,
yet both Are sweet, and profitable, and precious for the good of the soul; Therefore the truth of the Doctrine holds clear to you, that there is nothing in the Gospel, look which Way you will,
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yet these kinde of expressions are more properly Law, than Gospel; for it is certaine there is no other language in the Law but that, there is no peace to the wicked;
yet these kind of expressions Are more properly Law, than Gospel; for it is certain there is no other language in the Law but that, there is no peace to the wicked;
but the language of the Gospel is contrary, it comes and gives peace to the wicked, and justifieth the ungodly, he preacheth peace to them that are neere,
but the language of the Gospel is contrary, it comes and gives peace to the wicked, and Justifieth the ungodly, he Preacheth peace to them that Are near,
Secondly, there is no peace to the wicked, or to sinners, saith my God. You may understand it also in this sense, that the Lord will not make any peace with sin, though he send messages of peace, and reconciliation to sinners; though God be reconciled to a sinner, hee will never be reconciled to sin.
Secondly, there is no peace to the wicked, or to Sinners, Says my God. You may understand it also in this sense, that the Lord will not make any peace with since, though he send messages of peace, and reconciliation to Sinners; though God be reconciled to a sinner, he will never be reconciled to since.
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it becomes not a Minister of the Gospel by any meanes to pronounce, wrath, and curse, or damnation to a sinner, qua a sinner, as a sinner, he is not a Minister of the Gospel, if he doe, he is a Minister of the old Testament, that saith, here comes a drunkard, eo nomnie, because he is a drunkard God will plague him, and damne him;
it becomes not a Minister of the Gospel by any means to pronounce, wrath, and curse, or damnation to a sinner, qua a sinner, as a sinner, he is not a Minister of the Gospel, if he do, he is a Minister of the old Testament, that Says, Here comes a drunkard, eo nomnie, Because he is a drunkard God will plague him, and damn him;
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And for this reason, and no other according to the Ministery of the Gospel, I am to pronounce, damnation, and curse, to wicked men, because they refuse Jesus Christ:
And for this reason, and no other according to the Ministry of the Gospel, I am to pronounce, damnation, and curse, to wicked men, Because they refuse jesus christ:
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You will say, is it absolutely evil for a Minister to speak against drunkards, and Swearers, and whoremongers, and to say the curse of God will fall on them, &c. No;
You will say, is it absolutely evil for a Minister to speak against drunkards, and Swearers, and whoremongers, and to say the curse of God will fallen on them, etc. No;
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as those in the Mountaines of Wales, &c. Because they have but a little light, and they did not follow that, they shall be condemned, and the heathens shall be condemned for their ignorance, &c. But under the Gospel all are wrapped up in unbeliefe: So that this is the pin of Heaven,
as those in the Mountains of Wales, etc. Because they have but a little Light, and they did not follow that, they shall be condemned, and the Heathens shall be condemned for their ignorance, etc. But under the Gospel all Are wrapped up in unbelief: So that this is the pin of Heaven,
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but if you would walk according to the Gospel learne this lesson first, that is, that God gives life, and salvation through Christ to sinners, as sinners though they be hard hearted, backsliding, and the cheife of sinners, yet as long as they be sinners, and but sinners they may alway looke upon Jesus Christ, and salvation in his hand to bestowed on them.
but if you would walk according to the Gospel Learn this Lesson First, that is, that God gives life, and salvation through christ to Sinners, as Sinners though they be hard hearted, backsliding, and the chief of Sinners, yet as long as they be Sinners, and but Sinners they may always look upon jesus christ, and salvation in his hand to bestowed on them.
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I say this is the first step to Religion to understand this truth aright, that the Gospel brings glad tidings of salvation to be given to the worst of sinners: therefor though I see no good in me at all whereby I might receive good newes from the Law, and though I doe not see that I am a humbled sinner as such a Preacher teacheth,
I say this is the First step to Religion to understand this truth aright, that the Gospel brings glad tidings of salvation to be given to the worst of Sinners: Therefore though I see no good in me At all whereby I might receive good news from the Law, and though I do not see that I am a humbled sinner as such a Preacher Teaches,
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or a believing sinner, or a broken hearted sinner, as another Preacher saith, yet I say I am a sinner, and a sinner quasi, a sinner is the proper object of the Gospel. You will be off,
or a believing sinner, or a broken hearted sinner, as Another Preacher Says, yet I say I am a sinner, and a sinner quasi, a sinner is the proper Object of the Gospel. You will be off,
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or broken hearted sinners, or mortified sinners, as soone as ever temptation tells you that you are not humbled enough, you will be gone againe, the bone will be out of joynt againe,
or broken hearted Sinners, or mortified Sinners, as soon as ever temptation tells you that you Are not humbled enough, you will be gone again, the bone will be out of joint again,
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And saith the soul being a sinner I am the proper object of grace and life, and salvation in the Gospel, and though I have no comfort as a Saint that I am in the Kingdome of Heaven, yet at least I have comfort that I am a sinner, and I may be there:
And Says the soul being a sinner I am the proper Object of grace and life, and salvation in the Gospel, and though I have no Comfort as a Saint that I am in the Kingdom of Heaven, yet At least I have Comfort that I am a sinner, and I may be there:
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and the doore is open; though I be not a Siant I am a sinner, and if I have no reall interest in Christ as a Saint, yet I have interest in the promises of Christ as a sinner; and though I cannot serve God chearfully as a Saint, yet I will serve God as comfortably as I can,
and the door is open; though I be not a Siant I am a sinner, and if I have no real Interest in christ as a Saint, yet I have Interest in the promises of christ as a sinner; and though I cannot serve God cheerfully as a Saint, yet I will serve God as comfortably as I can,
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as one that may be a Saint. In Matth. 13. It is said of the Merchant man, he found the feild wherein was the treasure, he rejoiced. I remember a worthy man of this countrie, he saith, hee rejoyced not that he had found the pearle the treasure: but he rejoyced that he was come neare a good bargaine, he was come to the feild where it was;
as one that may be a Saint. In Matthew 13. It is said of the Merchant man, he found the field wherein was the treasure, he rejoiced. I Remember a worthy man of this country, he Says, he rejoiced not that he had found the pearl the treasure: but he rejoiced that he was come near a good bargain, he was come to the field where it was;
This is the reason that you have many Professors that mislearne the first principles of religion of which this is the greatest, they will never doe any thing for God but when they are assured of their salvation, if there be the least doubt that the work of grace is not right, they mope, and will doe nothing for God,
This is the reason that you have many Professors that mislearn the First principles of Religion of which this is the greatest, they will never do any thing for God but when they Are assured of their salvation, if there be the least doubt that the work of grace is not right, they mope, and will do nothing for God,
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Why? because they have learned the Gospel aright, they obey God in the notion of sinners; saith the soule, I see a great deale of love in God to poore sinners,
Why? Because they have learned the Gospel aright, they obey God in the notion of Sinners; Says the soul, I see a great deal of love in God to poor Sinners,
Thus the soule is knit to Christ that come what will, it will never be beaten off from Christ I never knew my owne soule knit to Christ till God had taught me this,
Thus the soul is knit to christ that come what will, it will never be beaten off from christ I never knew my own soul knit to christ till God had taught me this,
The next Lesson that I would teach you from the Lord is, that this being so, that in the administration of the New Testament, or the Ministery of the Gospel, there is nothing but glad tidings no object but what is amiable and good; then all you that have received Jesus Christ, let me exhort you to this, labour to get up in you a perfect spirit of adoption, my meaning is this, you know there is a spirit of adoption, and a spirit of bondage, the spirit of adoption is a frame of heart, a temper of spirit like that of a childe to his father. And you know it is ordinary with the Saints, that they have a little adoption, they can cry Abba father, a little, and low, and at sometimes: but there is a great deale of the spirit of bondage mingled with it, there are sometimes feares, secret whisperings in the heart, O, thou art not right, Christ is not in thee;
The next lesson that I would teach you from the Lord is, that this being so, that in the administration of the New Testament, or the Ministry of the Gospel, there is nothing but glad tidings no Object but what is amiable and good; then all you that have received jesus christ, let me exhort you to this, labour to get up in you a perfect Spirit of adoption, my meaning is this, you know there is a Spirit of adoption, and a Spirit of bondage, the Spirit of adoption is a frame of heart, a temper of Spirit like that of a child to his father. And you know it is ordinary with the Saints, that they have a little adoption, they can cry Abba father, a little, and low, and At sometime: but there is a great deal of the Spirit of bondage mingled with it, there Are sometime fears, secret whisperings in the heart, Oh, thou art not right, christ is not in thee;
and be glad when he is got out of his presence; there is a spirit of bondage mingled with the spirit of adoption. Now in the New Testament wee should labour for a full spirit of adoption. What is that? that is, that there may be nothing in my heart towards God,
and be glad when he is god out of his presence; there is a Spirit of bondage mingled with the Spirit of adoption. Now in the New Testament we should labour for a full Spirit of adoption. What is that? that is, that there may be nothing in my heart towards God,
For the reason of all the horrour that you finde in your hearts, and all your feares and troubles that arise there, they are from this error in your mindes, this opinion that is not quite rooted out, that there is in the Gospel administration some ill, and bad tidings, there is some love, and some hatred; some mercy, and some wrath; you think that it may be God is your father, and it may be he is your enemie, and that because you have sinned he will damne you to hell. This is naturall, and ordinary.
For the reason of all the horror that you find in your hearts, and all your fears and Troubles that arise there, they Are from this error in your minds, this opinion that is not quite rooted out, that there is in the Gospel administration Some ill, and bad tidings, there is Some love, and Some hatred; Some mercy, and Some wrath; you think that it may be God is your father, and it may be he is your enemy, and that Because you have sinned he will damn you to hell. This is natural, and ordinary.
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hell, and damnation, and sin, &c. are all thrown away, and if I be perfectly righteous, and perfectly justified from all my sins; if I have the spirit of Christ given me,
hell, and damnation, and since, etc. Are all thrown away, and if I be perfectly righteous, and perfectly justified from all my Sins; if I have the Spirit of christ given me,
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and am one with God for ever, by an everlasting Covenant, and shall have life, and a Crowne of glory for ever, and my sins shall not be laid to my charge;
and am one with God for ever, by an everlasting Covenant, and shall have life, and a Crown of glory for ever, and my Sins shall not be laid to my charge;
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When I view this truth over, and pull it by peice-meale, and see that there is no gall, nothing in the Gospel, first, or last, but what is amiable, and beautifull, and blessed newes to sinners; then there should follow this consideration,
When I view this truth over, and pull it by piecemeal, and see that there is no Gall, nothing in the Gospel, First, or last, but what is amiable, and beautiful, and blessed news to Sinners; then there should follow this consideration,
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and love, & c? why should there be any of those coares of unbeliefe, and distruct, and feare, and horrour? Those mixtures of adoption, and bondage? Why should there be hellish feares, or guilt in me,
and love, & c? why should there be any of those coares of unbelief, and distruct, and Fear, and horror? Those mixtures of adoption, and bondage? Why should there be hellish fears, or guilt in me,
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and yet there is some feare, and trembling, as Peter when he was on the waves, and what if God will not receive me? &c. Therefore studie to keep up the spirit of adoption. It is a hard thing to keep up the temper of a childe in the soule, especially,
and yet there is Some Fear, and trembling, as Peter when he was on the waves, and what if God will not receive me? etc. Therefore study to keep up the Spirit of adoption. It is a hard thing to keep up the temper of a child in the soul, especially,
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when God lets a man fall into temptations, and folly, and weaknesse, &c. But though it be hard labour to keep up that temper, at least thus much, that thou never come to so low a condition (which was the prayer of one that was a good man) wherein thou canst not with a full mouth, and with a cleare heart call God father, and thee his childe, though the unhappiest, and unworthiest childe. If thou come below this,
when God lets a man fallen into temptations, and folly, and weakness, etc. But though it be hard labour to keep up that temper, At least thus much, that thou never come to so low a condition (which was the prayer of one that was a good man) wherein thou Canst not with a full Mouth, and with a clear heart call God father, and thee his child, though the unhappiest, and Unworthiest child. If thou come below this,
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how just will the damnation of that sinner be that will not receive the Gospel. If there were in the Gospel ridged tidings, sad newes, (as people are apt to fancie to themselves) then it were no wonder if one persecuted it,
how just will the damnation of that sinner be that will not receive the Gospel. If there were in the Gospel ridged tidings, sad news, (as people Are apt to fancy to themselves) then it were no wonder if one persecuted it,
and another despised it, and another neglected it, and another turned it into wantoness: But when it comes in such a •reame that there is nothing but love, and light, and salvation, and grace, and all freely laid down at the feet of a sinner for his receiving; nay, he shall have power, and grace to receive it, he shall have salvation, and a vessell to carry it in;
and Another despised it, and Another neglected it, and Another turned it into wantonness: But when it comes in such a •reame that there is nothing but love, and Light, and salvation, and grace, and all freely laid down At the feet of a sinner for his receiving; nay, he shall have power, and grace to receive it, he shall have salvation, and a vessel to carry it in;
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judge how justly thy damnation will be in the last day, man, or woman, whosoever thou art that settest thy selfe against the Gospel, and wilt not receive salvation.
judge how justly thy damnation will be in the last day, man, or woman, whosoever thou art that settest thy self against the Gospel, and wilt not receive salvation.
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This is the reason why damnation comes out so rife in the new Testament, it is scars ever mentioned in the old Testament, that I know of damnation is not mentioned in the old Testament, nor hell, but as it is taken for the grave, &c. But when grace, and the Gospel, and life comes, damnation comes at the heeles of it;
This is the reason why damnation comes out so rife in the new Testament, it is scars ever mentioned in the old Testament, that I know of damnation is not mentioned in the old Testament, nor hell, but as it is taken for the grave, etc. But when grace, and the Gospel, and life comes, damnation comes At the heals of it;
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The reason is, because then damnation is proper; Then when a man will not receive salvation, not because he cannot, no man is damned because he cannot receive Christ:
The reason is, Because then damnation is proper; Then when a man will not receive salvation, not Because he cannot, no man is damned Because he cannot receive christ:
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but because he will not receive this salvation, and grace. Therefore saith Christ, Mat. 28. Goe preach the Gospel, he that believeth shall be saved, he that believeth not shall be damned.
but Because he will not receive this salvation, and grace. Therefore Says christ, Mathew 28. Go preach the Gospel, he that Believeth shall be saved, he that Believeth not shall be damned.
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That is, saith that godly Dr Preston, go tell every wicked man this good newes, that Christ hath brought salvation: But it may be they will not believe what we say to them, there is no more in the long and short,
That is, Says that godly Dr Preston, go tell every wicked man this good news, that christ hath brought salvation: But it may be they will not believe what we say to them, there is no more in the long and short,
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and when the Master of the feast came it is said, he found one without a wedding garment, and that the man was speechlesse; he was as a man saith Beza with a halter about his neck, saith hee goe, Binde him hand, and foot,
and when the Master of the feast Come it is said, he found one without a wedding garment, and that the man was speechless; he was as a man Says Beza with a halter about his neck, Says he go, Bind him hand, and foot,
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and truly, I have had more experience lately, than ever I had in my life, I saw a man that was accounted all his life a professed Athiest, and I was with him in the roome when one in the company opened the Gospel from one end to the other (as I have endeavoured in my poore abilitie to doe now) and all the riches, and the salvation of it,
and truly, I have had more experience lately, than ever I had in my life, I saw a man that was accounted all his life a professed Atheist, and I was with him in the room when one in the company opened the Gospel from one end to the other (as I have endeavoured in my poor ability to do now) and all the riches, and the salvation of it,
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how free it is, how there is no core, nor nothing but what is amiable; Saith the man when he had done, judge yee, will yee not think it just if yee be damned, if ye will not receive, and obey this? Saith he it is so, I deserve to be damned without mercy. Consider this, you will say so too, you will be made to confesse how just your damnation will be for refusing it.
how free it is, how there is no core, nor nothing but what is amiable; Says the man when he had done, judge ye, will ye not think it just if ye be damned, if you will not receive, and obey this? Says he it is so, I deserve to be damned without mercy. Consider this, you will say so too, you will be made to confess how just your damnation will be for refusing it.
and slight it, and neglect, and despise it, I leave such a man, let him judge himselfe at the last day worthy of damnation: for he shall have judgment without mercy, that rejecteth this mercy; When men have this mercy without mixture of judgment, it is fit that those men should have pure judgment without mixture of mercy.
and slight it, and neglect, and despise it, I leave such a man, let him judge himself At the last day worthy of damnation: for he shall have judgement without mercy, that rejecteth this mercy; When men have this mercy without mixture of judgement, it is fit that those men should have pure judgement without mixture of mercy.
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Now wee must understand that God doth not laugh at any mans destruction, as a transgressor of the Law, for he hath cast himself into a necessity of sininng, and hath damned himself, and he cannot help it.
Now we must understand that God does not laugh At any men destruction, as a transgressor of the Law, for he hath cast himself into a necessity of sininng, and hath damned himself, and he cannot help it.
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yet then for people to love darknesse rather than light, and to continue drunkards and whoremongers, and swearers, and villanes, and jearers of Gods people,
yet then for people to love darkness rather than Light, and to continue drunkards and whoremongers, and swearers, and villains, and jearers of God's people,
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and laugh at his Ordinances, this makes the Lord laugh at their destruction. I beseech you therefore, all you that yet never received the Gospel of Jesus Christ, consider what I have said.
and laugh At his Ordinances, this makes the Lord laugh At their destruction. I beseech you Therefore, all you that yet never received the Gospel of jesus christ, Consider what I have said.
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Then Beloved you should me thinks imbrace with all affection the true, and sincere Ministers of this Gospel, these Messengers that bring you these glad tidings we.
Then beloved you should me thinks embrace with all affection the true, and sincere Ministers of this Gospel, these Messengers that bring you these glad tidings we.
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Truly, there are no Ministers in the world that are more persecuted, and hated, and despised, than the humble, sincere Ministers of the new Testament, of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nor never were;
Truly, there Are no Ministers in the world that Are more persecuted, and hated, and despised, than the humble, sincere Ministers of the new Testament, of the Gospel of jesus christ, nor never were;
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and those Messengers that bring these blessed glad tidings. There is a Prophesie in Isaiah 52.7. How beautifull upon the mountaines are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good things, that publisheth salvation;
and those Messengers that bring these blessed glad tidings. There is a Prophesy in Isaiah 52.7. How beautiful upon the Mountains Are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that Publisheth peace, that brings good tidings of good things, that Publisheth salvation;
and all the riches of the Gospel in Jesus Christ, that your hearts should so rise against it, that you should receive and entertain so many prejudices against it, it is a strange, and wonderous thing.
and all the riches of the Gospel in jesus christ, that your hearts should so rise against it, that you should receive and entertain so many prejudices against it, it is a strange, and wondrous thing.
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Therefore you should doe well me thinks, as you read in the booke of God, 2 Sam. 18.27. of two men that did bring tidings to David of the warrs, and the watchman said Me thinks the runing of the formost is like the runing of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok;
Therefore you should do well me thinks, as you read in the book of God, 2 Sam. 18.27. of two men that did bring tidings to David of the wars, and the watchman said Me thinks the runing of the foremost is like the runing of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok;
and holy, and humble, and feele the power of that they speake, and expresse it in their lives, say as David, that is a good man, and bringeth good tidings;
and holy, and humble, and feel the power of that they speak, and express it in their lives, say as David, that is a good man, and brings good tidings;
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In the first place another lesson is this, if the Gospel be such good newes, such glad tidings, then you should hearken much after it, and inquire much into it.
In the First place Another Lesson is this, if the Gospel be such good news, such glad tidings, then you should harken much After it, and inquire much into it.
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We all (you know) are naturally greedie to heare newes, and we know how much time is spent (here in the City especially) in reading Diurnalls, inquiring after tidings, and how much money is cast away that way.
We all (you know) Are naturally greedy to hear news, and we know how much time is spent (Here in the city especially) in reading Diurnals, inquiring After tidings, and how much money is cast away that Way.
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as it is the manner of some, that will not bring us to know the mysteryes of the Gospel, but we must search the Scripture, and compare spirituall things, with spirituall things.
as it is the manner of Some, that will not bring us to know the Mysteres of the Gospel, but we must search the Scripture, and compare spiritual things, with spiritual things.
But here you shall finde, first the feild, and then the pearle. Professors are grown carelesse, they were wont to read Chapters morning, and evening, that was ordinary,
But Here you shall find, First the field, and then the pearl. Professors Are grown careless, they were wont to read Chapters morning, and evening, that was ordinary,
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but thou must doe more if thou wilt understand the mysteryes of the Gospel, compare one Chapter, and one Scripture with another, search the Scriptures,
but thou must do more if thou wilt understand the Mysteres of the Gospel, compare one Chapter, and one Scripture with Another, search the Scriptures,
O, I would to God that wee did see how the poore Countries in the North, and West of England, in many places, in Townes, they have not so much as a Service-booke, not so much as reading;
O, I would to God that we did see how the poor Countries in the North, and West of England, in many places, in Towns, they have not so much as a Service book, not so much as reading;
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if God settle, and compose these times the Lord give you hearts to joyne together to finde out a course, to send the Ministers of the Gospel to bring the glad tidings to poore people, that lie in the Mountaines of darknesse, and in the shadow of death.
if God settle, and compose these times the Lord give you hearts to join together to find out a course, to send the Ministers of the Gospel to bring the glad tidings to poor people, that lie in the Mountains of darkness, and in the shadow of death.
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Suppose people have no degrees in the University, or it may be have not the knowledge of the tongues, (though that were to be wished) let us not pick quarrels with them to stop their mouthes, and to hinder the preaching of the Gospel. And let us not think so hardly in these dayes, of those men that God hath raised to preach the Gospel.
Suppose people have no Degrees in the university, or it may be have not the knowledge of the tongues, (though that were to be wished) let us not pick quarrels with them to stop their mouths, and to hinder the preaching of the Gospel. And let us not think so hardly in these days, of those men that God hath raised to preach the Gospel.
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since I have been from you of late, I have observed, and seen, in the Mountaines of Wales, the most glorious work that ever I saw in England, unlesse it were in London; the Gospel is run over the Mountaines between Brecknockshire, and Monmouthshire, as the fire in the thatch; and who should doe this? They have no Ministers:
since I have been from you of late, I have observed, and seen, in the Mountains of Wales, the most glorious work that ever I saw in England, unless it were in London; the Gospel is run over the Mountains between Brecknockshire, and Monmouthshire, as the fire in the thatch; and who should do this? They have no Ministers:
and what will become of us? Why, what is the businesse? O, such a man he was never Master of Arts, hee was never at the University, and he takes upon him to preach;
and what will become of us? Why, what is the business? O, such a man he was never Master of Arts, he was never At the university, and he Takes upon him to preach;
Secondly, take this Caution, that because God fills many with the Gospel, and they doe a great deale of good, take heed least any of you run before you be sent, that is, that a man goe not rashly,
Secondly, take this Caution, that Because God fills many with the Gospel, and they do a great deal of good, take heed lest any of you run before you be sent, that is, that a man go not rashly,
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Take heed of pride, and rashnesse, but if God fill a man with the tidings of the Gospel, and others of the people of God see it sparkle out as a vessel full of new wine, who am I that I should resist,
Take heed of pride, and rashness, but if God fill a man with the tidings of the Gospel, and Others of the people of God see it sparkle out as a vessel full of new wine, who am I that I should resist,
If the Gospel be such a thing (as I desire you to spend some thoughts in considering of this truth) then this should comfort us, and help our patience a little in these trouble some times;
If the Gospel be such a thing (as I desire you to spend Some thoughts in considering of this truth) then this should Comfort us, and help our patience a little in these trouble Some times;
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Another thing is this, if this be so, then it is a caution that is necessary to be observed by us that are Ministers, they must take heed of two things.
another thing is this, if this be so, then it is a caution that is necessary to be observed by us that Are Ministers, they must take heed of two things.
First, take heed of currupting, and adulterating this blessed Gospel, and glad tidings with their owne wisdome, it is glorious enough of it selfe, every addition of humane wisdome makes it worse;
First, take heed of currupting, and adulterating this blessed Gospel, and glad tidings with their own Wisdom, it is glorious enough of it self, every addition of humane Wisdom makes it Worse;
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take heed of sophisticating the word of God, of playing the hucksters, as the Apostle saith 2. Cor. 3. wee are not those that play the hucksters, hucksters mingle apples and peares: they mingle their commodities, take heed of that.
take heed of sophisticating the word of God, of playing the hucksters, as the Apostle Says 2. Cor. 3. we Are not those that play the hucksters, hucksters mingle Apples and pears: they mingle their commodities, take heed of that.
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It is true the Law is necessary, and is added to the Gospel; but God intends not in the new testament that it should be mixed and mingled with the Gospel.
It is true the Law is necessary, and is added to the Gospel; but God intends not in the new Testament that it should be mixed and mingled with the Gospel.
many ministers undoe the soules of people, I know this by experience that a Gospel-heart, that is but weake in Gospel light, and grace, had rather lie a yeare in close prison than to be a yeare under a ministerie, jumbling old and new together the Law and the Gospel, for it routs, and onfounds a poore soule.
many Ministers undo the Souls of people, I know this by experience that a Gospel-heart, that is but weak in Gospel Light, and grace, had rather lie a year in close prison than to be a year under a Ministry, jumbling old and new together the Law and the Gospel, for it routs, and onfounds a poor soul.
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As to preach terrour and damnation to a sinner qua a sinner, properly as a sinner; though we be called ministers of the Gospell, yet this is a part of the ministerie of the Law: for the Law brings curses for a sinner, and blessings for him that doth well; now when we quatinus as a sinner damme him, and curse him, we harden him,
As to preach terror and damnation to a sinner qua a sinner, properly as a sinner; though we be called Ministers of the Gospel, yet this is a part of the Ministry of the Law: for the Law brings curses for a sinner, and blessings for him that does well; now when we quatinus as a sinner dam him, and curse him, we harden him,
Secondly, when men have drawen men to good, or driven men from evil with judgments, either spirituall, or temporall: this was the way of the ministery of the old testament. When people shall take all the judgments of the old testament, and perswade a man to do this or to take heed of that,
Secondly, when men have drawn men to good, or driven men from evil with Judgments, either spiritual, or temporal: this was the Way of the Ministry of the old Testament. When people shall take all the Judgments of the old Testament, and persuade a man to do this or to take heed of that,
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or else thou shalt have judgment fall upon thee, and thou wilt bring judgment, upon the Land. Beloved, this was the way of God certainly and the way of the ministery of the old testament; but I never knew a saint a void evil, or doe good for feare of such judgments. Therfore looke to thy owne experience;
or Else thou shalt have judgement fallen upon thee, and thou wilt bring judgement, upon the Land. beloved, this was the Way of God Certainly and the Way of the Ministry of the old Testament; but I never knew a saint a void evil, or do good for Fear of such Judgments. Therefore look to thy own experience;
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but these are but bugbeares, why? because in the Gospel, the saints are dilivered from the hands of their enemies that they may serve God with out feare:
but these Are but bugbears, why? Because in the Gospel, the Saints Are Delivered from the hands of their enemies that they may serve God with out Fear:
I doe think for my part constantly, that the mayne cause of all the divisions, and stirrs, and contentions among us is because there's so much of the old testament in our ministery especially,
I do think for my part constantly, that the main cause of all the divisions, and stirs, and contentions among us is Because there's so much of the old Testament in our Ministry especially,
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and take another saint that hath grace planted, and bred by the ministery of the Gospel, and nourished by that, the former man though he be godly, must of necesity persecute the latter.
and take Another saint that hath grace planted, and bred by the Ministry of the Gospel, and nourished by that, the former man though he be godly, must of necessity persecute the latter.
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he was a type, not of wicked men, but of men under the old Covenant, If ever you will have peace and comfort, in the Land, beg of God to remove an old testament spirit from our preachers, from our prayers, and our principals, and to set up the new testament, Jesus Christ in the Gospel,
he was a type, not of wicked men, but of men under the old Covenant, If ever you will have peace and Comfort, in the Land, beg of God to remove an old Testament Spirit from our Preachers, from our Prayers, and our principals, and to Set up the new Testament, jesus christ in the Gospel,
and then certainly the promise shall be fulfilled, we shall be all of one heart and one way, and one mind, but it will never be otherwise as long as some reach to the ministery of the new testament and others goe in the old, as Ishmael, and Isaak could not be reconciled, no more will these.
and then Certainly the promise shall be fulfilled, we shall be all of one heart and one Way, and one mind, but it will never be otherwise as long as Some reach to the Ministry of the new Testament and Others go in the old, as Ishmael, and Isaac could not be reconciled, no more will these.
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I will conclude all only with this last word, seeing it is cleare out of the word (and so truly I hope you apprehend it through Gods grace that the whole Gospel is Good, it is nothing but sweet and glad tidings to the worst of sinners, much more to saints; then I exhort you in the name of Jesus Christ that you receive this Gospel.
I will conclude all only with this last word, seeing it is clear out of the word (and so truly I hope you apprehend it through God's grace that the Whole Gospel is Good, it is nothing but sweet and glad tidings to the worst of Sinners, much more to Saints; then I exhort you in the name of jesus christ that you receive this Gospel.
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beloved there is no reason for it, God deads plainly; there is no tittle in the Gospel but it is really good and glad tidings to the worst of sinners; therefore receive it.
Beloved there is no reason for it, God deads plainly; there is no tittle in the Gospel but it is really good and glad tidings to the worst of Sinners; Therefore receive it.
Then indeavour to imbrace it with joy, and affection as in 1. Thess. 1. see how they received the Gospel in joy with much affliction. What if it bring a little affliction with it, that thou be jeared; receive it with joy, it is joyfull, and glad tidings.
Then endeavour to embrace it with joy, and affection as in 1. Thess 1. see how they received the Gospel in joy with much affliction. What if it bring a little affliction with it, that thou be jeered; receive it with joy, it is joyful, and glad tidings.
and hath given thee aboundant righteousnes, and everlasting salvation, and all blessed, and glad tidings in it, that thou maiest give thy self, and all that thou hast, and art freely to live to that Jesus Christ,
and hath given thee abundant righteousness, and everlasting salvation, and all blessed, and glad tidings in it, that thou Mayest give thy self, and all that thou haste, and art freely to live to that jesus christ,
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