A sermon preached before the worshipful mayor of Bridgewater, and several other members of that ancient corporation, in the county of Somerset At a lecture design'd for reformation of manners. By John Cumming M.A. minister of the gospel in Shepton-Mallet, in the same county.
IT is an undeniable Demonstration of the absolute Perfection of the Divine Being, and among other things, of his Essential Holiness, That on the one hand, he loveth the righteous, and looketh with Complacency upon the upright, Psa. 11.7.146.8. and on the other hand, he is of purer Eyes, than to behold Iniquity;
IT is an undeniable Demonstration of the absolute Perfection of the Divine Being, and among other things, of his Essential Holiness, That on the one hand, he loves the righteous, and looks with Complacency upon the upright, Psa. 11.7.146.8. and on the other hand, he is of Purer Eyes, than to behold Iniquity;
He is pleased with the rude Draughts of his own Image, and taketh Complacency to magnifie himself, his Justice, Holiness and Mercy, in the way of Righteousness.
He is pleased with the rude Draughts of his own Image, and Takes Complacency to magnify himself, his justice, Holiness and Mercy, in the Way of Righteousness.
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All this is undeniable from the due Consideration of the divine Perfections, from the Revelation of God's Will contained in the Scriptures, from his Approbation and Commendation of the Righteous,
All this is undeniable from the due Consideration of the divine Perfections, from the Revelation of God's Will contained in the Scriptures, from his Approbation and Commendation of the Righteous,
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And that it is in his will and pleasure, That rational Beings, especially such as espouse Religion and Christianity, should herein resemble and imitate him, you may learn, (amidst other things) from the words of the Text;
And that it is in his will and pleasure, That rational Beings, especially such as espouse Religion and Christianity, should herein resemble and imitate him, you may Learn, (amid other things) from the words of the Text;
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but that which I shall confine my self to at present, is, that part of the laudable Character, which respects a Zeal against Sinners as such, And how thou canst not bear them which are evil.
but that which I shall confine my self to At present, is, that part of the laudable Character, which respects a Zeal against Sinners as such, And how thou Canst not bear them which Are evil.
Let me only put you in mind, that valuable Interpreters look upon these seven Churches of Asia, (to which you find Epistles directed in this and the following Chapter) as typical of the state of the Church, from the Infancy of Christianity to the end of the World.
Let me only put you in mind, that valuable Interpreters look upon these seven Churches of Asia, (to which you find Epistles directed in this and the following Chapter) as typical of the state of the Church, from the Infancy of Christianity to the end of the World.
And if so, then each Church, or the Church in its several Periods, may learn from these Epistles, what is of the greatest Concern, with respect to Faith and Manners;
And if so, then each Church, or the Church in its several Periods, may Learn from these Epistles, what is of the greatest Concern, with respect to Faith and Manners;
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and Church of Ephesus. I shall not enter upon the dispute, whether the Term Angel is to be taken for any particular, superiour Minister, in this and the other Churches;
and Church of Ephesus. I shall not enter upon the dispute, whither the Term Angel is to be taken for any particular, superior Minister, in this and the other Churches;
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Now the Character of this Messenger or Messengers, and probably of that Church, whose Angel or Angels he or they were, is as followeth, I know thy Works, and thy Labour,
Now the Character of this Messenger or Messengers, and probably of that Church, whose Angel or Angels he or they were, is as follows, I know thy Works, and thy Labour,
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And so the meaning of the Phrase, I know thy Works, (which we have in the Front of every one of the seven Epistles) I say, the meaning will be, That Jesus Christ had a full Knowledge or Comprehension of all the Works of this Angel or Church, whether good or evil;
And so the meaning of the Phrase, I know thy Works, (which we have in the Front of every one of the seven Epistles) I say, the meaning will be, That jesus christ had a full Knowledge or Comprehension of all the Works of this Angel or Church, whither good or evil;
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and so of all the others: Nothing was hid from him. And this was a manifest Proof, 1st. Of his Divinity, and consequently that his Knowledge was omniscience, and his Testimony beyond all exception. 2dly.
and so of all the Others: Nothing was hid from him. And this was a manifest Proof, 1st. Of his Divinity, and consequently that his Knowledge was omniscience, and his Testimony beyond all exception. 2dly.
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II. As the Knowledge of Christ respects particular good Works, it signifies not only Omniscience and a full Comprehension, but an Approbation and Commendation;
II As the Knowledge of christ respects particular good Works, it signifies not only Omniscience and a full Comprehension, but an Approbation and Commendation;
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Christ not only knew, but he approved and commended at large the Works of the Angel and Church of Ephesus. Therefore it follows, that they were good and praise-worthy;
christ not only knew, but he approved and commended At large the Works of the Angel and Church of Ephesus. Therefore it follows, that they were good and praiseworthy;
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As the Knowledge of Christ respects particular evil works, it signifieth Omniscience together with Aversation: As he knows, delights in, approves and encourages good works;
As the Knowledge of christ respects particular evil works, it signifies Omniscience together with Aversation: As he knows, delights in, approves and encourages good works;
but what he cannot do without Reluctancy, Abhorrence, or with any Delight or Pleasure. So here, Thou canst bear, that is, Thou canst not patiently bear:
but what he cannot do without Reluctancy, Abhorrence, or with any Delight or Pleasure. So Here, Thou Canst bear, that is, Thou Canst not patiently bear:
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and is indeed, approveable & commenble in all Christian Churches, Kingdoms, Commonwealths, and particular Christians in their several Spheres, is a Zeal and Warmth for God and Religion,
and is indeed, approvable & commenble in all Christian Churches, Kingdoms, Commonwealths, and particular Christians in their several Spheres, is a Zeal and Warmth for God and Religion,
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Doct. It is not only a laudable Character, but the indispensable Duty of all Christians, especially of such as are intrusted with Government in a Christian Church, Kingdom or Commonwealth, to discover a Zeal for God,
Doct. It is not only a laudable Character, but the indispensable Duty of all Christians, especially of such as Are Entrusted with Government in a Christian Church, Kingdom or Commonwealth, to discover a Zeal for God,
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1. What is implyed in that Zeal for God, and Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, set forth in the Text by not being able to bear them which are evil.
1. What is employed in that Zeal for God, and Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, Set forth in the Text by not being able to bear them which Are evil.
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1. Then consider we what is implyed in that Zeal for God, and Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, set forth here by not being able to bear them which are evil;
1. Then Consider we what is employed in that Zeal for God, and Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, Set forth Here by not being able to bear them which Are evil;
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or such as are erroneous in Judgment, or prophane and wicked in their Lives. Thou canst not, &c. This implys, 1. A great concern for the Glory of God,
or such as Are erroneous in Judgement, or profane and wicked in their Lives. Thou Canst not, etc. This Implies, 1. A great concern for the Glory of God,
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In their Works they deny him. Tit. 1.16. They say in their Hearts, There is no God. Psal. 14.1. They deny him Honour and Obedience, tho' he is their rightful Lord.
In their Works they deny him. Tit. 1.16. They say in their Hearts, There is no God. Psalm 14.1. They deny him Honour and obedience, though he is their rightful Lord.
They will not have him to Reign over them; nay, they War against Him. Now, who hath any concern for Gods Glory, or Kingdom, but must discover his Zeal,
They will not have him to Reign over them; nay, they War against Him. Now, who hath any concern for God's Glory, or Kingdom, but must discover his Zeal,
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as the Glory of God, & the honour and advancement of his Kingdom? Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? And am not I grieved with them that rise up against thee? Ps. 139.21. The Glory of God is the end of our being.
as the Glory of God, & the honour and advancement of his Kingdom? Do not I hate them, Oh Lord, that hate thee? And am not I grieved with them that rise up against thee? Ps. 139.21. The Glory of God is the end of our being.
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He that really hateth the Sin, will never indulge and cherish the Sinner. I will not know a wicked Person, saith the Holy David, Psal. 101.4. He that worketh deceit, shall not dwell in my House.
He that really hates the since, will never indulge and cherish the Sinner. I will not know a wicked Person, Says the Holy David, Psalm 101.4. He that works deceit, shall not dwell in my House.
Thus a Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, discovers the cursed nature of Sin, and how hateful it is to a gracious Soul. And e contra, a connivance at the Sinner, argues some respect unto the Sin. It was Jehosaphat 's foul blot and blackest spot, that he loved them that hated the Lord. 2 Chro. 19.2. shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? Therfeore is wrath upon thee from before the Lord.
Thus a Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, discovers the cursed nature of since, and how hateful it is to a gracious Soul. And e contra, a connivance At the Sinner, argues Some respect unto the Sin. It was Jehoshaphat is foul blot and Blackest spot, that he loved them that hated the Lord. 2 Chro 19.2. Shouldst thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the Lord? Therfeore is wrath upon thee from before the Lord.
Who would not desire and endeavour the Reformation of Sinners, if possible? Under the old and severest dispensation, the very Cities to be destroyed, had first peace proclaimed to them.
Who would not desire and endeavour the Reformation of Sinners, if possible? Under the old and Severest Dispensation, the very Cities to be destroyed, had First peace proclaimed to them.
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And how much good might be done, if all did joyn hand in hand in this Work? Then should we glory not in the empty Name of the Reformed, but in a happy Reformation.
And how much good might be done, if all did join hand in hand in this Work? Then should we glory not in the empty Name of the Reformed, but in a happy Reformation.
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When all in their several places set up their standard against Wickedness and prophaneness, when Ministers use aright the Keys of Doctrine and Discipline, and live down Sin;
When all in their several places Set up their standard against Wickedness and profaneness, when Ministers use aright the Keys of Doctrine and Discipline, and live down since;
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Who but such as delight in devastations can stand unconcerned to see a devouring Fire, spread and consume all before it? In such a case, what hands are at work? What endeavours used? All bring their Buckets and offer their Service.
Who but such as delight in devastations can stand unconcerned to see a devouring Fire, spread and consume all before it? In such a case, what hands Are At work? What endeavours used? All bring their Buckets and offer their Service.
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but a plague unto the World? Surely when Sinners turn obstinate and resolute against Reformation, 'tis high time for such as fear God to appear for him,
but a plague unto the World? Surely when Sinners turn obstinate and resolute against Reformation, it's high time for such as Fear God to appear for him,
as others are or can be for the Devil? Methinks all Christians should be ambitious of the Character of the Text, Thou canst not bear them which are evil.
as Others Are or can be for the devil? Methinks all Christians should be ambitious of the Character of the Text, Thou Canst not bear them which Are evil.
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And what better thing than the pursuing of Gods Glory in the reformation of Sinners: Moreover, this zeal for God, is one of the Effects and Discoveries of true Repentance,
And what better thing than the pursuing of God's Glory in the Reformation of Sinners: Moreover, this zeal for God, is one of the Effects and Discoveries of true Repentance,
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He was zealous for his God, and against these bold Sinners Zimri and Cosbi, Numb. 25. verse 8, 15. This seems to have been Elijah 's Boast, or matter of glorying;
He was zealous for his God, and against these bold Sinners Zimri and Cozbi, Numb. 25. verse 8, 15. This seems to have been Elijah is Boast, or matter of glorying;
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for the Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, 1 Kings 19. ver. 10, 14. This was that which gained the highest Character from the Spirit of God to David, Asa, Jehosaphat, Hezekiah and Josiah, above all other Kings; they zealously advanced a Reformation.
for the Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, 1 Kings 19. ver. 10, 14. This was that which gained the highest Character from the Spirit of God to David, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah and Josiah, above all other Kings; they zealously advanced a Reformation.
This is the great Glory of the promoters of Reformation in any and all Ages; and an Argument of the greatest sincerity and faithfulness in Gods Service.
This is the great Glory of the promoters of Reformation in any and all Ages; and an Argument of the greatest sincerity and faithfulness in God's Service.
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What shall I say? It was one of the great and crying sins of Judah; and what forced such floods of tears from the fervent Prophet Jeremiah, That the people bent their tongues for lies,
What shall I say? It was one of the great and crying Sins of Judah; and what forced such floods of tears from the fervent Prophet Jeremiah, That the people bent their tongues for lies,
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Hence it is, he is said not to bear the Sword in vain, Rom. 13.4. Let such Rulers consider the great end of Providence, in calling them to Authority over and above others;
Hence it is, he is said not to bear the Sword in vain, Rom. 13.4. Let such Rulers Consider the great end of Providence, in calling them to authority over and above Others;
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and to whom they must be accountable, for the faithful discharge of their places: For to bear patiently them which are evil, to encourage or connive at Sinners;
and to whom they must be accountable, for the faithful discharge of their places: For to bear patiently them which Are evil, to encourage or connive At Sinners;
II. By not opposing and appearing zealously against spreading wickedness, they involve themselves in the guilt of the abominations and sins committed in the places where they Live and bear Rule.
II By not opposing and appearing zealously against spreading wickedness, they involve themselves in the guilt of the abominations and Sins committed in the places where they Live and bear Rule.
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Therefore saith the Lord, I will Judge his House for ever, 1. Sam. 3.13 how far this concerneth all in Authority, who also are Fathers in their several places, let them consider.
Therefore Says the Lord, I will Judge his House for ever, 1. Sam. 3.13 how Far this concerns all in authority, who also Are Father's in their several places, let them Consider.
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I am sure, he payed dear for his negligence, and it is recorded for admonition to others. III. Much may be done to restrain growing Impiety, and prevent impending Judgments, when Men in authority perform the duty of their places.
I am sure, he paid dear for his negligence, and it is recorded for admonition to Others. III. Much may be done to restrain growing Impiety, and prevent impending Judgments, when Men in Authority perform the duty of their places.
as in the case of Phinehas. But supposing a People incorrigible and equally regardless of the Authority of religious Magistrates and Ministers, (which is the saddest case,
as in the case of Phinehas. But supposing a People incorrigible and equally regardless of the authority of religious Magistrates and Ministers, (which is the Saddest case,
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The Earth and all the Inhabitants thereof are dissolved; I bear up the Pillars thereof, (saith the royal Psalmist) Psal. 75.3. Were it not for Government, all things would soon come to ruin and dissolution:
The Earth and all the Inhabitants thereof Are dissolved; I bear up the Pillars thereof, (Says the royal Psalmist) Psalm 75.3. Were it not for Government, all things would soon come to ruin and dissolution:
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Blessed art thou, O Lord, When thy King is the Son of Nobles, and thy Princes eat in due Season, Eccles. 10.17. That is, when the Rulers are Religious, then these Mountains bring peace, quietness, happiness, and many blessings unto the People.
Blessed art thou, Oh Lord, When thy King is the Son of Nobles, and thy Princes eat in due Season, Eccles. 10.17. That is, when the Rulers Are Religious, then these Mountains bring peace, quietness, happiness, and many blessings unto the People.
He encourageth them in their duty, and engageth himself for their safety and reward: He placeth them in the most honourable post to carry on the work of Reformation, and advance his Kingdom:
He Encourageth them in their duty, and engageth himself for their safety and reward: He places them in the most honourable post to carry on the work of Reformation, and advance his Kingdom:
He commends their zeal, and frequently and visibly punisheth their negligence, and so forth. All these heads might be largely spoken to, but I shall stop:
He commends their zeal, and frequently and visibly Punisheth their negligence, and so forth. All these Heads might be largely spoken to, but I shall stop:
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From what hath been said, I humbly suppose, it is the plain and undeniable duty of all Rulers, Civil and Ecclesiastical, to discover a Zeal for God, and the Reformation of Sinners.
From what hath been said, I humbly suppose, it is the plain and undeniable duty of all Rulers, Civil and Ecclesiastical, to discover a Zeal for God, and the Reformation of Sinners.
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especially when sinful Habits are rooted, and Sinners hardned in a great measure through a custom of sinning, a general Example, worldly Advantages, the Encouragement of the times,
especially when sinful Habits Are rooted, and Sinners hardened in a great measure through a custom of sinning, a general Exampl, worldly Advantages, the Encouragement of the times,
and a Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, (as you have heard it is) Then is it their Duty also to use all lawful means, appointed for the Reformation of Sinners.
and a Holy Indignation against Sinners as such, (as you have herd it is) Then is it their Duty also to use all lawful means, appointed for the Reformation of Sinners.
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And the first that I would recommend to all in general, is a personal Reformation. By the Blessing of God, this will prove a powerful and convincing Argument.
And the First that I would recommend to all in general, is a personal Reformation. By the Blessing of God, this will prove a powerful and convincing Argument.
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More especially the religious, Example of Christian Rulers, Magistrates and Ministers, will be found to have great Influence, Regis ad exemplar totus componitur Orbis.
More especially the religious, Exampl of Christian Rulers, Magistrates and Ministers, will be found to have great Influence, Regis ad exemplar totus componitur Orbis.
But to think, that God will honour any one to reform others, that hateth to be reformed himself, is next to the expecting a Miracle in the most unlikely way.
But to think, that God will honour any one to reform Others, that hates to be reformed himself, is next to the expecting a Miracle in the most unlikely Way.
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What recommended the Christian Religion in all ages, was next unto the Grace of God, that the Propagators thereof led the most innocent and holy Lives themselves, Non magna loquimur, sed vivimus.
What recommended the Christian Religion in all ages, was next unto the Grace of God, that the Propagators thereof led the most innocent and holy Lives themselves, Non Magna loquimur, sed vivimus.
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And if so, how can we but frown upon the one, and testifie and declare against the other? A froward Heart shall depart from me, I will not know a wicked Person, Psal. 101.4.
And if so, how can we but frown upon the one, and testify and declare against the other? A froward Heart shall depart from me, I will not know a wicked Person, Psalm 101.4.
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And it excuseth not here, (how common and plausible soever the Objection, or rather Pre•••••) That Sinners are above us in quality, or such as may not regard our Dislike of their Ways;
And it excuseth not Here, (how Common and plausible soever the Objection, or rather Pre•••••) That Sinners Are above us in quality, or such as may not regard our Dislike of their Ways;
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I say, this excuseth not the neglect of our duty, for we are bound to testify, (at least so far for God) that Sinners of what Rank soever may know, that we dare not sin at their rate.
I say, this excuseth not the neglect of our duty, for we Are bound to testify, (At least so Far for God) that Sinners of what Rank soever may know, that we Dare not since At their rate.
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And this may be done several ways, either by silence, by a gentle reproof, by discovering some dissatisfaction, by bearing our testimony, by removing from,
And this may be done several ways, either by silence, by a gentle reproof, by discovering Some dissatisfaction, by bearing our testimony, by removing from,
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How inconsistent are these things? Methinks, if neither the Honour of God, (of all others the most powerful Motive) or Pity unto Sinners, incite and awake us to Prayer and Humiliation, in a time of great Provocation, our own Danger should do it;
How inconsistent Are these things? Methinks, if neither the Honour of God, (of all Others the most powerful Motive) or Pity unto Sinners, incite and awake us to Prayer and Humiliation, in a time of great Provocation, our own Danger should do it;
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which we may see, when we read, that they only escape, and are marked, and sealed in the Day of God's Visitation, that sigh and cry for all the Abominations that be done where they live, Ezek. 9.4. It is possible, that all our Zeal and Endeavours cannot put a stop to the strong current of Prophaneness.
which we may see, when we read, that they only escape, and Are marked, and sealed in the Day of God's Visitation, that sighs and cry for all the Abominations that be done where they live, Ezekiel 9.4. It is possible, that all our Zeal and Endeavours cannot put a stop to the strong current of Profaneness.
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If not for their Reformation, (supposing they are incorrigible) yet for the averting of God's Wrath and Judgement, under which the righteous also may groan and suffer with them.
If not for their Reformation, (supposing they Are incorrigible) yet for the averting of God's Wrath and Judgement, under which the righteous also may groan and suffer with them.
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As to civil Rulers or Magistrates, Their Zeal for God, Order, and the Advancement of Reformation, (the great End of their Authority and Power) should methinks make them Lovers of those that are good,
As to civil Rulers or Magistrates, Their Zeal for God, Order, and the Advancement of Reformation, (the great End of their authority and Power) should methinks make them Lovers of those that Are good,
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Such in their several Places, whether supreme or subordinate, are God's Ministers, and in a Christian Common-wealth, intrusted with the Execution of the Laws of God and the Land. The Law is equally a Protection,
Such in their several Places, whither supreme or subordinate, Are God's Ministers, and in a Christian Commonwealth, Entrusted with the Execution of the Laws of God and the Land. The Law is equally a Protection,
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Now what good Magistrate can suffer both to be trampled underfoot? The highest Powers (with the supreme Magistrate, where there is any) makes Laws in order to be inviolably observed,
Now what good Magistrate can suffer both to be trampled underfoot? The highest Powers (with the supreme Magistrate, where there is any) makes Laws in order to be inviolably observed,
If placed in Authority, they carefully look to it, that such as the Statutes of Omri were, be kept, that the Hands of Sinners be strengthned, and so forth. Woeful Experience attests this.
If placed in authority, they carefully look to it, that such as the Statutes of Omri were, be kept, that the Hands of Sinners be strengthened, and so forth. Woeful Experience attests this.
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And should not Christian Rulers then, and such as would be accounted good Men, and a Blessing to their Country, shew their zeal in seeing good Laws put in Execution,
And should not Christian Rulers then, and such as would be accounted good Men, and a Blessing to their Country, show their zeal in seeing good Laws put in Execution,
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and encouraging such as fear God? It is their place to weild the Sword of Justice, to strengthen the Hands of the righteous, to discourage Sin by Authority,
and encouraging such as Fear God? It is their place to wield the Sword of justice, to strengthen the Hands of the righteous, to discourage since by authority,
and the due Exercise of their Authority to give force unto the Laws, the Execution of which they are intrusted with? Thus they appear at once to be good Men,
and the due Exercise of their authority to give force unto the Laws, the Execution of which they Are Entrusted with? Thus they appear At once to be good Men,
This the Apostle Paul summs up in a few words, 2 Tim. 4.2. Preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
This the Apostle Paul sums up in a few words, 2 Tim. 4.2. Preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and Doctrine.
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And this one rule observed, with a holy life, and the exercise of that discipline against Offenders that the Scriptures Warrant, will be a sufficient and practical proof, that they cannot bear them which are evil.
And this one Rule observed, with a holy life, and the exercise of that discipline against Offenders that the Scriptures Warrant, will be a sufficient and practical proof, that they cannot bear them which Are evil.
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These Rulers are, its true, to be meek and gentle to all, but their meekness is so to be tempered with zeal, that they appear not in the least to connive at Sin, far less encourage it,
These Rulers Are, its true, to be meek and gentle to all, but their meekness is so to be tempered with zeal, that they appear not in the least to connive At since, Far less encourage it,
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and what will add to the lustre of your Crown, to deserve the Approbation of the Text, that you cannot bear them which are evil. I know, how that, &c.
and what will add to the lustre of your Crown, to deserve the Approbation of the Text, that you cannot bear them which Are evil. I know, how that, etc.
and bear the Sword, execute Wrath upon him that doth evil, if there is no other way to reform him? How singular are our helps and advantages to advance a Reformation? We have excellent Laws, grounded upon the law of God, sufficiently plain and full against Prophaneness.
and bear the Sword, execute Wrath upon him that does evil, if there is no other Way to reform him? How singular Are our helps and advantages to advance a Reformation? We have excellent Laws, grounded upon the law of God, sufficiently plain and full against Profaneness.
and that every Sin that falls within your Cognizance, run upon the point of the Sword? Methinks, your zeal for God should make you spend your most angry looks on the boldest,
and that every since that falls within your Cognizance, run upon the point of the Sword? Methinks, your zeal for God should make you spend your most angry looks on the Boldest,
Let not our Taverns and Ale-houses be more frequented and full than our Churches. Let not roaring Debauchees, Atheists, corrupters of Youth, and prophane Varlets, boast of Impunity:
Let not our Taverns and Alehouses be more frequented and full than our Churches. Let not roaring Debauchees, Atheists, corrupters of Youth, and profane Varlets, boast of Impunity:
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In a word, let not all that is Sacred, be turned into Ridicule, to the Scandal and Wounding of Religion, the disgrace of Government, the grief of all sincere and zealous Christians, the joy of Devils and Sinners, the increase of Abominations,
In a word, let not all that is Sacred, be turned into Ridicule, to the Scandal and Wounding of Religion, the disgrace of Government, the grief of all sincere and zealous Christians, the joy of Devils and Sinners, the increase of Abominations,
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Serve the Lord with Fear, and rejoyce with Trembling, Psal. 2.10, 11. What shall I say? Let there be an accomplishment of the happy Prophecy in our Days;
Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with Trembling, Psalm 2.10, 11. What shall I say? Let there be an accomplishment of the happy Prophecy in our Days;
I mean all Ministers of the Gospel, and Pastors of Christian Churches, let me as a remembrancer recommend to such, That they be ambitious of the Character of the Angel of the C. of Ephesus, Thou canst not bear them which are evil.
I mean all Ministers of the Gospel, and Pastors of Christian Churches, let me as a remembrancer recommend to such, That they be ambitious of the Character of the Angel of the C. of Ephesus, Thou Canst not bear them which Are evil.
Surely, this is best done by Preaching and Living sin down. None but Angels of Darkness do cherish Prophaneness, or encourage the Prophane. Consider, Revd.
Surely, this is best done by Preaching and Living since down. None but Angels of Darkness do cherish Profaneness, or encourage the Profane. Consider, Reverend.
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Piety, Meekness, Moderation and Charity, not Strife, Contentions, Wars and Fightings, become the Messengers of the Prince of Peace, the meek and loving Jesus, who smartly reproved the precipitant Zeal of his Disciples, that in their Anger would command fire from Heaven;
Piety, Meekness, Moderation and Charity, not Strife, Contentions, Wars and Fightings, become the Messengers of the Prince of Peace, the meek and loving jesus, who smartly reproved the precipitant Zeal of his Disciples, that in their Anger would command fire from Heaven;
and would fire Church and State for the Tythe of Mint, Anise and Cummin, and yet in the mean time pass over the weightier matters of the Law, Judgement, Mercy, Faith,
and would fire Church and State for the Tithe of Mint, Anise and Cummin, and yet in the mean time pass over the Weightier matters of the Law, Judgement, Mercy, Faith,
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then all Men so quallified, tho' they were different in opinion, (and I add, consequently worshiped in different places and postures ) yet notwithstanding any such difference, must be of necessity one in Communion.
then all Men so qualified, though they were different in opinion, (and I add, consequently worshipped in different places and postures) yet notwithstanding any such difference, must be of necessity one in Communion.
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Again, pag. 39. That Church is to be judged purest, that hath the best grounds; and consequently, it is of necessity to Salvation, to embrace the Communion thereof.
Again, page. 39. That Church is to be judged Purest, that hath the best grounds; and consequently, it is of necessity to Salvation, to embrace the Communion thereof.
And in his rational Account of the Prot. Relig. p. 291. Lesser Societies cannot in Justice make the necessary Conditions of Communion narrower than those which belong to the Catholick Church, (i. e.) Those things which declare Men Christians, ought to capacitate them for Communion with Christians.
And in his rational Account of the Prot. Relig p. 291. Lesser Societies cannot in justice make the necessary Conditions of Communion narrower than those which belong to the Catholic Church, (i. e.) Those things which declare Men Christians, ought to capacitate them for Communion with Christians.
But if any thing come to be required directly repugnant to these Ends, those Men, of whom such things are required, are bound not to communicate in those lesser Societies, where such things are imposed,
But if any thing come to be required directly repugnant to these Ends, those Men, of whom such things Are required, Are bound not to communicate in those lesser Societies, where such things Are imposed,
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Again, pag. 331. He that separates only from particular Churches, as to such things as concern not their Being, is only separated from the Communion of those Churches, and not the Catholick.
Again, page. 331. He that separates only from particular Churches, as to such things as concern not their Being, is only separated from the Communion of those Churches, and not the Catholic.
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And therefore supposing that all particular Churches, have some Errours and Corruptions in them, tho' I should separate from them all, (that is no doubt from those Errours and Corruptions in them) I do not separate from the Communion of the whole Church, &c. And the reason he subjoyns, I declare the grounds of my separation to be such Errours and Corruptions, which are crept into the Communion of the Churches,
And Therefore supposing that all particular Churches, have Some Errors and Corruptions in them, though I should separate from them all, (that is no doubt from those Errors and Corruptions in them) I do not separate from the Communion of the Whole Church, etc. And the reason he subjoins, I declare the grounds of my separation to be such Errors and Corruptions, which Are crept into the Communion of the Churches,
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but the substance, not for silver Shrines and delusory Trifles, but for the Faith once delivered to the Saints, as Jude ver. 3. Then they would no longer sow Pillars under Mens Armholes,
but the substance, not for silver Shrines and delusory Trifles, but for the Faith once Delivered to the Saints, as U^de ver. 3. Then they would no longer sow Pillars under Men's Armholes,
nor make the Hearts of the righteous sad, nor strengthen the Hands of Sinners, but spend and be spent to carry on a happy reformation to the glory of God;
nor make the Hearts of the righteous sad, nor strengthen the Hands of Sinners, but spend and be spent to carry on a happy Reformation to the glory of God;
or Love to religion, to advance the reformation of a sinful and degenerate Age. Let Parents teach and inspect their Children, and Masters of Families their Servants;
or Love to Religion, to advance the Reformation of a sinful and degenerate Age. Let Parents teach and inspect their Children, and Masters of Families their Servants;
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And let all consider one another to provoke to love and good Works, Heb. 10.24. There is a great Emphasis in the NONLATINALPHABET of that Text, or word translated, Provoking. It signifies a provoking with fervour and zeal, smartness and sharpness.
And let all Consider one Another to provoke to love and good Works, Hebrew 10.24. There is a great Emphasis in the of that Text, or word translated, Provoking. It signifies a provoking with fervour and zeal, smartness and sharpness.
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You must not only Pray, Praise, Love and Fear God your Selves, but you ought to pity Sinners, that hasten not only their own Ruin, but a common Calamity.
You must not only Pray, Praise, Love and fear God your Selves, but you ought to pity Sinners, that hasten not only their own Ruin, but a Common Calamity.
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These means God usually blesseth, to convert and doe good to Souls; if Christians were thankful for them and conscientious to improve them to the best advantage,
These means God usually Blesses, to convert and do good to Souls; if Christians were thankful for them and conscientious to improve them to the best advantage,
Them that honour God, he will honour, and they that despise him, shall be lightly esteemed, 1 Sam. 2.30. Thrice blessed are and shall they be, of whom the Searcher of Hearts shall approve, in this Life, in Death or Judgment, in the words of the Text, I know, how you cannot bear them which are evil.
Them that honour God, he will honour, and they that despise him, shall be lightly esteemed, 1 Sam. 2.30. Thrice blessed Are and shall they be, of whom the Searcher of Hearts shall approve, in this Life, in Death or Judgement, in the words of the Text, I know, how you cannot bear them which Are evil.
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