and that there be no dissentions among you; but that ye be knit together in one mind and in one judgment. Dear Friends and Brethren, &c. I Salute you all in that first Love wherewith God loved us, and we so dearly loved one another.
and that there be no dissensions among you; but that you be knit together in one mind and in one judgement. Dear Friends and Brothers, etc. I Salute you all in that First Love wherewith God loved us, and we so dearly loved one Another.
cc cst pc-acp vbi dx n2 p-acp pn22; cc-acp cst pn22 vbb vvn av p-acp crd n1 cc p-acp crd n1. j-jn n2 cc n2, av pns11 vvb pn22 d p-acp cst ord n1 c-crq np1 vvd pno12, cc pns12 av av-jn vvn crd j-jn.
My Dear Friends, you that know and can witness what I write, what remains but that we love (Him) that first loved (Ʋs) and one another in him? The former will appear by our keeping his Commandments,
My Dear Friends, you that know and can witness what I write, what remains but that we love (Him) that First loved (Ʋs) and one Another in him? The former will appear by our keeping his commandments,
po11 j-jn n2, pn22 cst vvb cc vmb vvi r-crq pns11 vvb, r-crq vvz cc-acp cst pns12 vvb (pno31) d ord vvd (np1) cc crd j-jn p-acp pno31? dt j vmb vvi p-acp po12 n-vvg po31 n2,
and therefore many concluded we were the Disciples of Christ, and it may be observed that because Peter knew Man's Heart is not more ready to deceive him in any thing than concerning true and unfeigned Love, he prefers not his own knowledge of his Heart,
and Therefore many concluded we were the Disciples of christ, and it may be observed that Because Peter knew Man's Heart is not more ready to deceive him in any thing than Concerning true and unfeigned Love, he prefers not his own knowledge of his Heart,
cc av av-d vvn pns12 vbdr dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn cst c-acp np1 vvd ng1 n1 vbz xx av-dc j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d n1 cs vvg j cc j n1, pns31 vvz xx po31 d n1 pp-f po31 n1,
And because true love to the Brethren is such an excellent Grace and Vertue, the Primitive Christians counted it a sign of their Regeneration, saying, we know we are passed from Death to Life because we love the Brethren;
And Because true love to the Brothers is such an excellent Grace and Virtue, the Primitive Christians counted it a Signen of their Regeneration, saying, we know we Are passed from Death to Life Because we love the Brothers;
But seeing there is an hypocritical fawning, that looks like Love, the Apostle sharply reproves that in saying, Let your Love be without Dissimulation.
But seeing there is an hypocritical fawning, that looks like Love, the Apostle sharply reproves that in saying, Let your Love be without Dissimulation.
and did, according to his promise, Jer. 3.15, 16. Raise up Pastors according to his own Heart, that fed us with Divine Wisdom and Understanding, which was in some measure the fulfilling of that Prophecy.
and did, according to his promise, Jer. 3.15, 16. Raise up Pastors according to his own Heart, that fed us with Divine Wisdom and Understanding, which was in Some measure the fulfilling of that Prophecy.
cc vdd, vvg p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd, crd vvb a-acp ng1 vvg p-acp po31 d n1, cst vvd pno12 p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1, r-crq vbds p-acp d n1 dt j-vvg pp-f d n1.
of which Figures the Ark of the Covenant under the old Law was chief, as Jeremiah Prophetically speaking of the Gospel times, saying, In those dars, saith the Lord, they shall say no more the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord,
of which Figures the Ark of the Covenant under the old Law was chief, as Jeremiah Prophetically speaking of the Gospel times, saying, In those dars, Says the Lord, they shall say no more the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord,
Let all watch and be careful that they turn not aside, lest by hearkening to the Fleshly Wisdom and Carnal Reasonings any of you fall back again into the Naturals, where the Shadows pass for Substances,
Let all watch and be careful that they turn not aside, lest by Harkening to the Fleshly Wisdom and Carnal Reasonings any of you fallen back again into the Naturals, where the Shadows pass for Substances,
vvb d n1 cc vbi j cst pns32 vvb xx av, cs p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n1 cc j n2-vvg d pp-f pn22 vvb av av p-acp dt n2-j, c-crq dt n2 vvb p-acp n2,
for then it may be said, It had been better for you that you had never known the way of Truth, viz. [ better ] not only because it will be harder to return again than before your first Convincement;
for then it may be said, It had been better for you that you had never known the Way of Truth, viz. [ better ] not only Because it will be harder to return again than before your First Convincement;
but also the Fiery Furnace through which such must pass will be hotter, because the state the Backslider is fallen into is aggravated by his being once Enlightened, which renders that condition [ near ] unto impossibility of returning, according to Heb. 6.5, 6.
but also the Fiery Furnace through which such must pass will be hotter, Because the state the Backslider is fallen into is aggravated by his being once Enlightened, which renders that condition [ near ] unto impossibility of returning, according to Hebrew 6.5, 6.
and that the number of them may be increased through the World, untill the Kingdoms thereof become the Kingdoms of the Lord and his Christ's, which must be accomplished,
and that the number of them may be increased through the World, until the Kingdoms thereof become the Kingdoms of the Lord and his Christ's, which must be accomplished,
cc cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt n2 av vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc po31 npg1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn,
I say, as you desire the accomplishment of all these things in their season, what manner of People ought you to be in all Godliness of Conversation? Which brancheth out it self into all particulars of Religion,
I say, as you desire the accomplishment of all these things in their season, what manner of People ought you to be in all Godliness of Conversation? Which branches out it self into all particulars of Religion,
pns11 vvb, c-acp pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f d d n2 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq n1 pp-f n1 vmd pn22 pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 pp-f n1? r-crq vvz av pn31 n1 p-acp d n2-j pp-f n1,
and the duties thereof, as Children to Parents, Subjects to their Governors, Wives to Husbands, Servants to Masters, and the Younger to the Elder, &c. as the Apostle writes to Titus; which Exhortation would be to no purpose did not the Grace of God appear to them all;
and the duties thereof, as Children to Parents, Subject's to their Governors, Wives to Husbands, Servants to Masters, and the Younger to the Elder, etc. as the Apostle writes to Titus; which Exhortation would be to no purpose did not the Grace of God appear to them all;
therefore he saith, [ For ] the Grace of God appears to all, &c. whereby the Apostle exalts the Soveraignty of Grace for the performance of all these Duties, saying in a certain place, The Ʋnity of the Spirit is kept in the bond of Peace, for Peace must be kept in all the States and Conditions God hath placed People in;
Therefore he Says, [ For ] the Grace of God appears to all, etc. whereby the Apostle exalts the Sovereignty of Grace for the performance of all these Duties, saying in a certain place, The Ʋnity of the Spirit is kept in the bound of Peace, for Peace must be kept in all the States and Conditions God hath placed People in;
For altho' the great Covenant is between the Father and his Son Christ Jesus, yet that Covenant is derived from the Father to all his Children in Christ Jesus; so that every Particular (according to their measure) can say with holy David, Thou hast made with [ Me ] an everlasting Covenant, &c. as they abide in the Unity of the Spirit and Bond of Peace.
For although the great Covenant is between the Father and his Son christ jesus, yet that Covenant is derived from the Father to all his Children in christ jesus; so that every Particular (according to their measure) can say with holy David, Thou hast made with [ Me ] an everlasting Covenant, etc. as they abide in the Unity of the Spirit and Bound of Peace.
c-acp cs dt j n1 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc po31 n1 np1 np1, av d n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d po31 n2 p-acp np1 np1; av cst d j (vvg p-acp po32 n1) vmb vvi p-acp j np1, pns21 vh2 vvn p-acp [ pno11 ] dt j n1, av c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1.
But if this Unity of the Spirit be departed from by disorderly walking, and running greedily after this present World, hasting to be Rich, &c. Such oftentimes miscarry, not only to the loss of their own Estates, and ruin of their slamilies;
But if this Unity of the Spirit be departed from by disorderly walking, and running greedily After this present World, hasting to be Rich, etc. Such oftentimes miscarry, not only to the loss of their own Estates, and ruin of their slamilies;
cc-acp cs d n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vvn p-acp p-acp j n-vvg, cc vvg av-j p-acp d j n1, vvg pc-acp vbi j, av d av vvb, xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 d n2, cc n1 pp-f po32 n2;
and causing the way of Truth to be evil spoken of, &c. Let not such deceive themselves by thinking such miscarriages may be salved over, or covered with an outward and formal Profession of the Truth;
and causing the Way of Truth to be evil spoken of, etc. Let not such deceive themselves by thinking such miscarriages may be salved over, or covered with an outward and formal Profession of the Truth;
cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi j-jn vvn pp-f, av vvb xx d vvi px32 p-acp vvg d n2 vmb vbi vvn a-acp, cc vvn p-acp dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1;
but the breach is always first on Man's part as the Prophet Zachary speaks, Zac. 10, 11. which was signified by the two Staffes, Beauty and Bands, saying, And I took my staff,
but the breach is always First on Man's part as the Prophet Zachary speaks, Zac. 10, 11. which was signified by the two Staffs, Beauty and Bans, saying, And I took my staff,
cc-acp dt n1 vbz av ord p-acp ng1 n1 p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz, np1 crd, crd r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt crd n2, n1 cc n2, vvg, cc pns11 vvd po11 n1,
And when the Unity of the Spirit is departed from, and the Bond of Peace broken, the other Staff Bands (which signified their outward Form or Discipline) could not keep them together;
And when the Unity of the Spirit is departed from, and the Bound of Peace broken, the other Staff Bans (which signified their outward From or Discipline) could not keep them together;
cc c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn, dt j-jn n1 n2 (r-crq vvd po32 j n1 cc n1) vmd xx vvi pno32 av;
but God soon cut that asunder also, that he might break the Brotherhood between Judah and Israel, for the Brotherhood between Judah and Israel of old did not stand in the outward form of the same Profession only, as appears Isa. 66.3.
but God soon Cut that asunder also, that he might break the Brotherhood between Judah and Israel, for the Brotherhood between Judah and Israel of old did not stand in the outward from of the same Profession only, as appears Isaiah 66.3.
cc-acp np1 av vvd cst av av, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc np1 pp-f j vdd xx vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt d n1 av-j, c-acp vvz np1 crd.
as if he cut off a Dogs Neck; Even when these things were outwardly required: but they were departed from the holy Spirit of God, therefore it follows;
as if he Cut off a Dogs Neck; Even when these things were outwardly required: but they were departed from the holy Spirit of God, Therefore it follows;
But whatever advanceth and promotes Holiness round about, even in all our Ways, Words and Actions, that the Doctrine according to Godlyness may be maintained,
But whatever Advanceth and promotes Holiness round about, even in all our Ways, Words and Actions, that the Doctrine according to Godliness may be maintained,
cc-acp r-crq vvz cc vvz n1 av-j a-acp, av p-acp d po12 n2, n2 cc n2, cst dt n1 vvg p-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn,
The Name of this House, THE LORD IS THERE, will end all other Names, as it is foretold, that the time shall come that the Lord shall be (One) and his Name (One) in all the Earth.
The Name of this House, THE LORD IS THERE, will end all other Names, as it is foretold, that the time shall come that the Lord shall be (One) and his Name (One) in all the Earth.
dt n1 pp-f d n1, dt n1 vbz a-acp, vmb vvi d j-jn n2, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, cst dt n1 vmb vvi d dt n1 vmb vbi (crd) cc po31 n1 (crd) p-acp d dt n1.
then it will be with us inwardly in all our Meetings, as it was outwardly at the Dedication of the Temple, which God took so kindly at the hands of Solomon, that he would not dwell in it himself (tho' it was so much fam'd in the World) but gave it up to the Lord, that God so filled the House with his Glory, that the Priests could not enter in, as it is written in 2 Chro. 7. and not only so,
then it will be with us inwardly in all our Meetings, as it was outwardly At the Dedication of the Temple, which God took so kindly At the hands of Solomon, that he would not dwell in it himself (though it was so much famed in the World) but gave it up to the Lord, that God so filled the House with his Glory, that the Priests could not enter in, as it is written in 2 Chro 7. and not only so,
These Pastors which God raised up at the beginning (according to his own Heart) went out to God's Work as Abraham did out of his Country and Fathers House, not knowing whither;
These Pastors which God raised up At the beginning (according to his own Heart) went out to God's Work as Abraham did out of his Country and Father's House, not knowing whither;
d ng1 r-crq np1 vvd a-acp p-acp dt n1 (vvg p-acp po31 d n1) vvd av p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp np1 vdd av pp-f po31 n1 cc ng1 n1, xx vvg c-crq;
so they not questioning God's Assistance, or disposal of them in his Service, and like Israel when they left Egypt, and set forth their three Days Journey, saying, We know not wherewith we shall serve God untill we come there.
so they not questioning God's Assistance, or disposal of them in his Service, and like Israel when they left Egypt, and Set forth their three Days Journey, saying, We know not wherewith we shall serve God until we come there.
av pns32 xx vvg npg1 n1, cc n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n1, cc av-j np1 c-crq pns32 vvd np1, cc vvi av po32 crd n2 n1, vvg, pns12 vvb xx c-crq pns12 vmb vvi np1 c-acp pns12 vvb a-acp.
So poor in Spirit were (they) in that day, and so closely kept (they) retired unto the Light and Measure of the Spirit of Christ within, that they durst not (out of an holy Fear) open their Mouths, till the Word of the Lord came, (saying) as the Prophet Jeremy speaks,
So poor in Spirit were (they) in that day, and so closely kept (they) retired unto the Light and Measure of the Spirit of christ within, that they durst not (out of an holy fear) open their Mouths, till the Word of the Lord Come, (saying) as the Prophet Jeremiah speaks,
av j p-acp n1 vbdr (pns32) p-acp d n1, cc av av-j vvn (pns32) vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 a-acp, cst pns32 vvd xx (av pp-f dt j n1) vvb po32 n2, c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd, (vvg) p-acp dt n1 np1 vvz,
This was one great cause wherefore the Truth at the beginning so mightily grew and prospered, together with the holy Conversations (answerable thereunto) of those that received the Truth in the love of it, into the good and honest Heart, as it is written, &c.
This was one great cause Wherefore the Truth At the beginning so mightily grew and prospered, together with the holy Conversations (answerable thereunto) of those that received the Truth in the love of it, into the good and honest Heart, as it is written, etc.
d vbds pi j n1 c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 av av-j vvd cc vvd, av p-acp dt j n2 (j av) pp-f d cst vvd dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp dt j cc j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz vvn, av
These things I write unto you by way of remembrance to stir up your pure Minds to follow these good Examples, that those of latter times may beware of lusting to speak many Words,
These things I write unto you by Way of remembrance to stir up your pure Minds to follow these good Examples, that those of latter times may beware of lusting to speak many Words,
d n2 pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp po22 j n2 pc-acp vvi d j n2, cst d pp-f d n2 vmb vvi pp-f j-vvg p-acp vvi d n2,
Pray observe Christ's Caution to those early Messengers, that came and told him, that unclean Spirits were subject to them, &c. by advising them not to Rejoyce in that, but rather that their Names were writren in Heaven, Luke 10.20.
Pray observe Christ's Caution to those early Messengers, that Come and told him, that unclean Spirits were Subject to them, etc. by advising them not to Rejoice in that, but rather that their Names were writren in Heaven, Lycia 10.20.
uh-v vvb npg1 n1 p-acp d j n2, cst vvd cc vvd pno31, cst j n2 vbdr j-jn p-acp pno32, av p-acp vvg pno32 xx p-acp vvb p-acp cst, p-acp av-c cst po32 n2 vbdr n2 p-acp n1, av crd.
Timothy was a Young Preacher (but rarely Qualified) yet Paul in his Epistle to him (amongst other Counsel that he gives him) he advises him to Exhort the Younger Women,
Timothy was a Young Preacher (but rarely Qualified) yet Paul in his Epistle to him (among other Counsel that he gives him) he advises him to Exhort the Younger Women,
therefore Paul adviseth him to shun Youthful Lusts, and instructs him to be careful in his Exhortation to Young Women, that he do it [ with all Purity. ] least any sinister or by-end should creep in to defile,
Therefore Paul adviseth him to shun Youthful Lustiest, and instructs him to be careful in his Exhortation to Young Women, that he do it [ with all Purity. ] lest any sinister or by-end should creep in to defile,
av np1 vvz pno31 pc-acp vvi j n2, cc vvz pno31 pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp j n2, cst pns31 vdb pn31 [ p-acp d n1. ] cs d j cc n1 vmd vvi p-acp pc-acp vvi,
so as to fix Destructions and Desolations to be on (or within) such a certain time, &c. But keep to the form of sound Words and Gospel Doctrine (used in holy Scripture) and Examples of Gospel Ministers,
so as to fix Destructions and Desolations to be on (or within) such a certain time, etc. But keep to the from of found Words and Gospel Doctrine (used in holy Scripture) and Examples of Gospel Ministers,
av c-acp pc-acp vvi n2 cc n2 pc-acp vbi p-acp (cc p-acp) d dt j n1, av p-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 cc n1 n1 (vvn p-acp j n1) cc n2 pp-f n1 n2,
they were experienced in the Word and Doctrine, and knew that a bare Convincement in the Judgment and Understanding was not sufficient to make Disciples of Christ,
they were experienced in the Word and Doctrine, and knew that a bore Convincement in the Judgement and Understanding was not sufficient to make Disciples of christ,
pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, cc vvd cst dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 vbds xx j pc-acp vvi n2 pp-f np1,
Therefore such ought to be remembred as have spoken unto us the Word of God, whose Faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation, Christ Jesus, the same yesterday, to day,
Therefore such ought to be remembered as have spoken unto us the Word of God, whose Faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation, christ jesus, the same yesterday, to day,
av d pi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vhb vvn p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f np1, rg-crq n1 vvb, vvg dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, np1 np1, dt d av-an, p-acp n1,
and all that Wickedness of Jealousies, Evil Surmisings, Whisperings and Backbitings, &c. which produce Discord and Divisions: And all as little Children,
and all that Wickedness of Jealousies, Evil Surmisings, Whisperings and Backbitings, etc. which produce Discord and Divisions: And all as little Children,
cc d cst n1 pp-f n2, j-jn n2-vvg, n2-vvg cc n2-vvg, av r-crq vvb n1 cc n2: cc d c-acp j n2,
nor yet in Meat and Drink, but in Righteousness and Peace, and in Joy in the Holy Ghost, and [ he ] that is in these things (saith the Apostle, Rom. 14.17, 18.) serveth Christ; (such a Man or Woman) is accepted of God, and approved of Men;
nor yet in Meat and Drink, but in Righteousness and Peace, and in Joy in the Holy Ghost, and [ he ] that is in these things (Says the Apostle, Rom. 14.17, 18.) serves christ; (such a Man or Woman) is accepted of God, and approved of Men;
ccx av p-acp n1 cc vvb, cc-acp p-acp n1 cc n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc [ pns31 ] cst vbz p-acp d n2 (vvz dt n1, np1 crd, crd) vvz np1; (d dt n1 cc n1) vbz vvn pp-f np1, cc vvn pp-f n2;
as being that only pure & merciful Religion before God and the Father, that the Apostle James hath given (as it were) a short Definition or Description of; James 1.27.
as being that only pure & merciful Religion before God and the Father, that the Apostle James hath given (as it were) a short Definition or Description of; James 1.27.
c-acp vbg d av-j j cc j n1 p-acp np1 cc dt n1, cst dt n1 np1 vhz vvn (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f; np1 crd.
So that whoever Professeth this pure Religion, and abides and continues in the same, bringing forth in his whole Life and Conversation the pure and holy Fruits thereof, need not be ashamed of it;
So that whoever Professes this pure Religion, and abides and continues in the same, bringing forth in his Whole Life and Conversation the pure and holy Fruits thereof, need not be ashamed of it;
av cst r-crq vvz d j n1, cc vvz cc vvz p-acp dt d, vvg av p-acp po31 j-jn n1 cc n1 dt j cc j n2 av, vvb xx vbi j pp-f pn31;
and is a great Confirmation to many, by that sweet Power and Presence of God, that hath assisted them in all their Afflictions and Exercises, both from within and without,
and is a great Confirmation to many, by that sweet Power and Presence of God, that hath assisted them in all their Afflictions and Exercises, both from within and without,
cc vbz dt j n1 p-acp d, p-acp cst j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1, cst vhz vvn pno32 p-acp d po32 n2 cc n2, av-d p-acp a-acp cc a-acp,
