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ISRAELS CALL TO MARCH OVT OF BABYLON UNTO JERƲSALEM. ISAIAH 52. 11. Depart ye, depart ye, goe ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing, go ye out of the midst of her, be ye clean that beare the vessels of the Lord.
ISRAEL'S CALL TO MARCH OUT OF BABYLON UNTO JERƲSALEM. ISAIAH 52. 11. Depart you, depart you, go you out from thence, touch no unclean thing, go you out of the midst of her, be you clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.
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THe Prophet Isaiah is truly called the Evangelicall Prophet: because his scope is to shew two things;
THe Prophet Isaiah is truly called the Evangelical Prophet: Because his scope is to show two things;
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First how the warfare of the Church of God under the Law, should be accomplished. Secondly, what the comforts are, which under the Gospel should be conferred upon her:
First how the warfare of the Church of God under the Law, should be accomplished. Secondly, what the comforts Are, which under the Gospel should be conferred upon her:
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and these are the two parts of this Prophecie: the first concerning the warfare under the Law;
and these Are the two parts of this Prophecy: the First Concerning the warfare under the Law;
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and the dispensation of severall judgements depending thereon, is from chap. 1. to 40. The second concerning the comforts of the Gospel, which at the accomplishment of this warfare the Church was to receive, is from chap. 40. to the end.
and the Dispensation of several Judgments depending thereon, is from chap. 1. to 40. The second Concerning the comforts of the Gospel, which At the accomplishment of this warfare the Church was to receive, is from chap. 40. to the end.
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In this second part, four chief heads of comfort are promised unto the Church, by the Prophet, of which; In this second part, four chief Heads of Comfort Are promised unto the Church, by the Prophet, of which;
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The first is, That the Church should be delivered from the captivity of Babylon, from chap. 40. to 53.
The First is, That the Church should be Delivered from the captivity of Babylon, from chap. 40. to 53.
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The second chief comfort is, That the Messias should come, and by his suffering, save his people, chap. 53. Erect a new Covenant with his Church under the Gospel, chap. 54, 55. upon which, true felicity is effected to all that keep it, chap. 56. and from which are rejected Idolaters, chap. 57. Hypocrites, chap. 58. and obstinate Sinners, chap. 59.
The second chief Comfort is, That the Messias should come, and by his suffering, save his people, chap. 53. Erect a new Covenant with his Church under the Gospel, chap. 54, 55. upon which, true felicity is effected to all that keep it, chap. 56. and from which Are rejected Idolaters, chap. 57. Hypocrites, chap. 58. and obstinate Sinners, chap. 59.
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The third chief comfort is, That the bounds of the Church should be enlarged unto the Gentiles, chap. 60. and the Gospel being preached, chap. 61. Christ should be married unto them, chap. 62.
The third chief Comfort is, That the bounds of the Church should be enlarged unto the Gentiles, chap. 60. and the Gospel being preached, chap. 61. christ should be married unto them, chap. 62.
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The fourth and last comfort is, That notwithstanding the rejection of the Jews for their rebellion,
The fourth and last Comfort is, That notwithstanding the rejection of the jews for their rebellion,
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and obstinate refusall of the salvation purchased by Christ, and offered unto them, chap. 63, 64, 65, to 17. yet that in end they should be renewed and recalled again,
and obstinate refusal of the salvation purchased by christ, and offered unto them, chap. 63, 64, 65, to 17. yet that in end they should be renewed and Recalled again,
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and glorifie God together with the Gentiles, from ver. 17. of chap. 65. to the end of the Prophecy.
and Glorify God together with the Gentiles, from for. 17. of chap. 65. to the end of the Prophecy.
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The Text which I have chosen at this time, for this day of our Humiliation;
The Text which I have chosen At this time, for this day of our Humiliation;
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doth belong to the first head of these comforts, and is annexed thereunto, as a duty to be performed, by those to whom the promise of comfort is given.
does belong to the First head of these comforts, and is annexed thereunto, as a duty to be performed, by those to whom the promise of Comfort is given.
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And seeing the end and purpose of our Solemn Humiliation is, to obtain this favour of God;
And seeing the end and purpose of our Solemn Humiliation is, to obtain this favour of God;
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That our warfare wherein at the present weare, may come to a happy end; & we may be delivered frō the danger of Babylonian captivity;
That our warfare wherein At the present wear, may come to a happy end; & we may be Delivered from the danger of Babylonian captivity;
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which cannot be hoped for, except the condition whereupon it is promised be fulfilled:
which cannot be hoped for, except the condition whereupon it is promised be fulfilled:
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Therefore it will not be out of season to put you in minde of this condition;
Therefore it will not be out of season to put you in mind of this condition;
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is the duty which is to be intended for the attainment of the comfort which we desire.
is the duty which is to be intended for the attainment of the Comfort which we desire.
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But before I come to speak distinctly of the words of the Text;
But before I come to speak distinctly of the words of the Text;
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I will desire you to observe two things, which the Spirit of God doth much insist upon, in the proposall of this first comfort, concerning the Churches deliverance out of Babylon. The one is, That it was God, and God alone, that would be the Authour of that deliverance.
I will desire you to observe two things, which the Spirit of God does much insist upon, in the proposal of this First Comfort, Concerning the Churches deliverance out of Babylon. The one is, That it was God, and God alone, that would be the Author of that deliverance.
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The other is an argument to make this former truth evidently apparent unto all;
The other is an argument to make this former truth evidently apparent unto all;
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alledged thus, That because God alone had declared, and none but he could declare the end of this great work from the beginning;
alleged thus, That Because God alone had declared, and none but he could declare the end of this great work from the beginning;
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That therefore he alone was to be acknowledged the Authour thereof. That Therefore he alone was to be acknowledged the Author thereof.
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Both these truths are often repeated, and much pressed upon us by the Prophet, to be taken notice of:
Both these truths Are often repeated, and much pressed upon us by the Prophet, to be taken notice of:
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and almost in every chapter from the 40. to this 52. the first point is delivered;
and almost in every chapter from the 40. to this 52. the First point is Delivered;
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the places are these, for the first, chap. 40. to 10, 11, 12, 13, 21. chap. 41. ver. 4. 10, 20, 21, 22, 23. chap. 42. ver. 8, 9. and chap. 43. ver. 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 25. and chap. 44. ver. 6, 7, 8, 24. and chap. 45. ver. 5, 11, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23. and chap. 46. ver. 4, 5, 9, 10, 13. & chap. 47. 4. chap. 48. ver. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20. chap. 52. 6. and in many of those chapters, the second also is insisted upon;
the places Are these, for the First, chap. 40. to 10, 11, 12, 13, 21. chap. 41. ver. 4. 10, 20, 21, 22, 23. chap. 42. ver. 8, 9. and chap. 43. ver. 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 25. and chap. 44. ver. 6, 7, 8, 24. and chap. 45. ver. 5, 11, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23. and chap. 46. ver. 4, 5, 9, 10, 13. & chap. 47. 4. chap. 48. ver. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 20. chap. 52. 6. and in many of those Chapters, the second also is insisted upon;
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the places are these for the second, chap. 41. ver. 22, 23. and chap. 42. ver. 9. chap 43. ver. 12. chap. 44. ver. 7, 8. chap. 45. ver 19, 21. chap. 46. ver. 10. chap. 48. ver. •, 4, 5, 16. the particular places I will not now mention for brevities sake, only I thought it fit to put you in minde of these two Doctrines,
the places Are these for the second, chap. 41. ver. 22, 23. and chap. 42. ver. 9. chap 43. ver. 12. chap. 44. ver. 7, 8. chap. 45. for 19, 21. chap. 46. ver. 10. chap. 48. ver. •, 4, 5, 16. the particular places I will not now mention for brevities sake, only I Thought it fit to put you in mind of these two Doctrines,
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because the Spirit of God doth so much insist upon the truth of them in this matter;
Because the Spirit of God does so much insist upon the truth of them in this matter;
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namely, that he, even he, and none but he, should bring this deliverance to passe;
namely, that he, even he, and none but he, should bring this deliverance to pass;
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and that it should be known, that it was he, and none but he, by this, that he declared from the beginning the end of his works:
and that it should be known, that it was he, and none but he, by this, that he declared from the beginning the end of his works:
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for herein God doth difference himself from Idols and Men; and in this deliverance especially, doth he challenge a peculiar emminency of glory;
for herein God does difference himself from Idols and Men; and in this deliverance especially, does he challenge a peculiar emminency of glory;
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in the manifestation of his power and wisdom, namely in this, that he doth declare the end from the beginning:
in the manifestation of his power and Wisdom, namely in this, that he does declare the end from the beginning:
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which he hath done ordinarily, both in the letter of the Text in plain-words, and in the mystery of his working.
which he hath done ordinarily, both in the Letter of the Text in plain-words, and in the mystery of his working.
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He told Adam in plain tearms from the beginning, the end of the whole work of our salvation, which is, that the seed of the woman should tread down the head of the Serpent;
He told Adam in plain terms from the beginning, the end of the Whole work of our salvation, which is, that the seed of the woman should tread down the head of the Serpent;
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he told Abraham, that in his seed, all the nations of the earth should be blessed;
he told Abraham, that in his seed, all the Nations of the earth should be blessed;
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he told David, that upon his Throne, his seed should sit for ever;
he told David, that upon his Throne, his seed should fit for ever;
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and ordinarily he hath foretold unto his people, by his servants the Prophets, the particular judgements which were to befall unto them with the issue thereof:
and ordinarily he hath foretold unto his people, by his Servants the prophets, the particular Judgments which were to befall unto them with the issue thereof:
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as Amos saith, Surely the Lord God will doe nothing: but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the Prophets, Amos 3. 7.
as Amos Says, Surely the Lord God will do nothing: but he Revealeth his secret unto his Servants the prophets, Amos 3. 7.
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But this is not all, for God not only doth declare the end from the beginning, in the letter of the word;
But this is not all, for God not only does declare the end from the beginning, in the Letter of the word;
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but also in the mystery of his work:
but also in the mystery of his work:
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For the foregoing works of God, doe represent and hold out, as it were in a picture, the manner of his way,
For the foregoing works of God, do represent and hold out, as it were in a picture, the manner of his Way,
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and the issue of the following works:
and the issue of the following works:
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So that the work it self doth speak in one period, that which is to fall out in another analogically.
So that the work it self does speak in one Period, that which is to fallen out in Another analogically.
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And thus there is, besides the litterall, a spirituall Sodom and Egypt in the Revelation of Jesus Christ discovered unto us, chap: 11. 8. Thus also there is a spirituall Babylon, from which the Church under the Gospel, is to receive a spirituall deliverance;
And thus there is, beside the literal, a spiritual Sodom and Egypt in the Revelation of jesus christ discovered unto us, chap: 11. 8. Thus also there is a spiritual Babylon, from which the Church under the Gospel, is to receive a spiritual deliverance;
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which is not only foretold in plain terms, but also represented and delineated unto us, in the temporall deliverance of the people of God, from earthly Babylon; which is Typicall unto the spirituall.
which is not only foretold in plain terms, but also represented and delineated unto us, in the temporal deliverance of the people of God, from earthly Babylon; which is Typical unto the spiritual.
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This I have been willing to observe, before I come unto my Text: because it will have an influence upon the matter which is to be delivered;
This I have been willing to observe, before I come unto my Text: Because it will have an influence upon the matter which is to be Delivered;
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and cleer that unto your understanding, which otherwise might perhaps be doubtfull, concerning the mysticall. Babylon: of which I have chosen to speak at this time, for two great reasons.
and clear that unto your understanding, which otherwise might perhaps be doubtful, Concerning the mystical. Babylon: of which I have chosen to speak At this time, for two great Reasons.
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The first is the importance of the work in it self, because the destruction of Babylon, and the deliverance of the Church out of it, is the great work which God doth intend to accomplish, by the Gospel in these latter times.
The First is the importance of the work in it self, Because the destruction of Babylon, and the deliverance of the Church out of it, is the great work which God does intend to accomplish, by the Gospel in these latter times.
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The second is the relation wherein we doe stand to it:
The second is the Relation wherein we do stand to it:
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for I conceive that God is not only working our deliverance, to bring us out of Babylon at this time;
for I conceive that God is not only working our deliverance, to bring us out of Babylon At this time;
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but that his purpose is, if we marre not our selves, to make us instrumentall towards others, to help to free them from the bondage of it:
but that his purpose is, if we mar not our selves, to make us instrumental towards Others, to help to free them from the bondage of it:
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and therefore it will concern us in a speciall manner above others, to regard his work,
and Therefore it will concern us in a special manner above Others, to regard his work,
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and consider the operation of his hands;
and Consider the operation of his hands;
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That when you shall see, by the contemplation of this matter, that this time of our Humiliation is an acceptable time,
That when you shall see, by the contemplation of this matter, that this time of our Humiliation is an acceptable time,
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and a day of our Salvation; you may with greater willingnes & cheerfulnes of minde follow the call:
and a day of our Salvation; you may with greater willingness & cheerfulness of mind follow the call:
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by which all the Israel of God is stirred up to march out of Babylon, to come to their spirituall Jerusalem; according to the exhortation of my Text, Depart ye, depart ye, goe ye out from thence:
by which all the Israel of God is stirred up to march out of Babylon, to come to their spiritual Jerusalem; according to the exhortation of my Text, Depart you, depart you, go you out from thence:
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touch no unclean thing, goe ye out of the midst of her, be ye clean that beare the vessels of the Lord. touch no unclean thing, go you out of the midst of her, be you clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.
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These words and the following verse, conclude the whole prophecy of the Churches deliverance, from her Babylonian captivity;
These words and the following verse, conclude the Whole prophecy of the Churches deliverance, from her Babylonian captivity;
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this two and fiftieth chapter is the close of the whole matter insisted upon, from the beginning of the fourtieth;
this two and fiftieth chapter is the close of the Whole matter insisted upon, from the beginning of the Fortieth;
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and these words are the close of this Chapter.
and these words Are the close of this Chapter.
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The fore-going part of the Chapter hath three promises of singular comfort, wherein summarily all the Promises made in the former Chapters are in a manner contracted.
The foregoing part of the Chapter hath three promises of singular Comfort, wherein summarily all the Promises made in the former Chapters Are in a manner contracted.
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The first is, that the Church should be raised from her low and captivated condition to a state of freedom, v. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The second is, that Messengers should be sent unto her, who should publish the glad tidings of salvation;
The First is, that the Church should be raised from her low and captivated condition to a state of freedom, v. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The second is, that Messengers should be sent unto her, who should publish the glad tidings of salvation;
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and manifest clearly eye to eye, the way and counsell of God, v. 7, 8. The third is, that by this means great matter of joy and gladnesse should be offered unto the Church, both of Jewes and Gentiles, ver. 9, 10. Upon these promises the words of the Text are inferred, as a speciall use of application, to exhort those to whom the Promises are made, to intend the duties which would fit them to partake the effect thereof. Two things then are offered unto our consideration in the words.
and manifest clearly eye to eye, the Way and counsel of God, v. 7, 8. The third is, that by this means great matter of joy and gladness should be offered unto the Church, both of Jews and Gentiles, ver. 9, 10. Upon these promises the words of the Text Are inferred, as a special use of application, to exhort those to whom the Promises Are made, to intend the duties which would fit them to partake the Effect thereof. Two things then Are offered unto our consideration in the words.
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First, The persons are mentioned to whom the Exhortation is directed, Ye that bear the vessels of the Lord.
First, The Persons Are mentioned to whom the Exhortation is directed, You that bear the vessels of the Lord.
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Secondly, The duties recommended unto them are mentioned: which in the main are two,
Secondly, The duties recommended unto them Are mentioned: which in the main Are two,
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First, That they should rise up to march away from Babylon: in these words, Depart ye, depart ye, goe ye out from thence;
First, That they should rise up to march away from Babylon: in these words, Depart you, depart you, go you out from thence;
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goe ye out of the midst of her, namely of Babylon. go you out of the midst of her, namely of Babylon.
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Secondly, How they should march away, and behave themselves in departing, in these words, Touch no unclean thing. Be ye clean.
Secondly, How they should march away, and behave themselves in departing, in these words, Touch no unclean thing. Be you clean.
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Where a two-fold care is recommended to them; the one, to avoid evil; the other, to doe good.
Where a twofold care is recommended to them; the one, to avoid evil; the other, to do good.
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The evil to be avoided, is the filthinesse of Babylon, lest it cleave unto them, Touch no unclean thing. The good to be intended, is to proceed in the way of holinesse, lest they come short of the grace of God offered unto them, Be ye clean. Of these heads I purpose to speak,
The evil to be avoided, is the filthiness of Babylon, lest it cleave unto them, Touch no unclean thing. The good to be intended, is to proceed in the Way of holiness, lest they come short of the grace of God offered unto them, Be you clean. Of these Heads I purpose to speak,
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so far as time will permit, and as it shall please the Lord to assist me with his grace for your edification. First, of the persons.
so Far as time will permit, and as it shall please the Lord to assist me with his grace for your edification. First, of the Persons.
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The Prophet having declared what deliverance should be granted unto the Church; by what means it should be wrought;
The Prophet having declared what deliverance should be granted unto the Church; by what means it should be wrought;
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and what the joyfulnesse of the effects thereof should be, addresseth his speech by way of application to those to whom this favour is intended,
and what the joyfulness of the effects thereof should be, Addresseth his speech by Way of application to those to whom this favour is intended,
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and he calls upon them by the name of the office and charge which was committed unto them, Ye that bear the vessels of the Lord.
and he calls upon them by the name of the office and charge which was committed unto them, You that bear the vessels of the Lord.
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This is the description of a Levite; in whom two things are especially considerable which serve to our purpose.
This is the description of a Levite; in whom two things Are especially considerable which serve to our purpose.
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The first is, the property of his office, as here it is expressed. The second is, the property of his personall relation unto God.
The First is, the property of his office, as Here it is expressed. The second is, the property of his personal Relation unto God.
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The property of his office, was in a speciall manner to serve the Tabernacle, and the Vessels thereof,
The property of his office, was in a special manner to serve the Tabernacle, and the Vessels thereof,
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as it is declared, Numb. 1. 50. in these words, Thou shalt appoint the Levites over the Tabernacle of testimonie,
as it is declared, Numb. 1. 50. in these words, Thou shalt appoint the Levites over the Tabernacle of testimony,
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and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it;
and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it;
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they shall bear the Tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof, and they shall minister unto it,
they shall bear the Tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof, and they shall minister unto it,
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and encamp round about the Tabernacle. and encamp round about the Tabernacle.
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The property of his personall relation unto God, did stand in this, that he was appropriated peculiarly unto God in stead of all the first-born of Israel. This appeareth by Numb. 3. 12, 13. in these words, And I (saith God) behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel, in stead of all the first-born that openeth the Matrice among the children of Israel:
The property of his personal Relation unto God, did stand in this, that he was appropriated peculiarly unto God in stead of all the firstborn of Israel. This appears by Numb. 3. 12, 13. in these words, And I (Says God) behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel, in stead of all the firstborn that Openeth the Matrice among the children of Israel:
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therefore the Levites shall be mine, because all the first-born are mine, for on the day I smote all the first-born in Egypt, I hallowed to me all the first-born in Israel. Therefore the Levites shall be mine, Because all the firstborn Are mine, for on the day I smote all the firstborn in Egypt, I hallowed to me all the firstborn in Israel.
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Now a Levite in both these properties, as well in his personall condition, as in his office of bearing the vessels of the Lord, doth either represent,
Now a Levite in both these properties, as well in his personal condition, as in his office of bearing the vessels of the Lord, does either represent,
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or hath some resemblance to three sorts of persons, namely, to Christians, to Ministers, and to Magistrates.
or hath Some resemblance to three sorts of Persons, namely, to Christians, to Ministers, and to Magistrates.
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The Levites represented Christians in two things chiefly,
The Levites represented Christians in two things chiefly,
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1. First, That as they were set apart to God from amongst all the children of Israel: So are Christians called and set apart unto God from all the rest of the world,
1. First, That as they were Set apart to God from among all the children of Israel: So Are Christians called and Set apart unto God from all the rest of the world,
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as you have it, 1 Pet. 2. 9. Ye are a chosen generation, a royall Priesthood,
as you have it, 1 Pet. 2. 9. You Are a chosen generation, a royal Priesthood,
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an holy Nation, a peculiar people. 2. Secondly, That as the Levites were the first-born of the Israelites unto God;an holy nation, a peculiar people. 2. Secondly, That as the Levites were the firstborn of the Israelites unto God;
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so are true Christians the firstborn, whose names are written in Heaven, Heb. 12. 23. and a kinde of first-fruits of his creatures, Jam, 1. 18. They represented the Ministers of the Church, and these have a resemblance unto them in four things.
so Are true Christians the firstborn, whose names Are written in Heaven, Hebrew 12. 23. and a kind of Firstfruits of his creatures, Jam, 1. 18. They represented the Ministers of the Church, and these have a resemblance unto them in four things.
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1. As it was the Levites charge, To teach Iacob Gods judgements, and Israel his law, to put incense before him,
1. As it was the Levites charge, To teach Iacob God's Judgments, and Israel his law, to put incense before him,
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and whole burnt-sacrifice upon his Altar, Deut. 33. 10. So it is the office of the Ministers to labour in the Word, to teach, rebuke and exhort;and Whole Burnt-sacrifice upon his Altar, Deuteronomy 33. 10. So it is the office of the Ministers to labour in the Word, to teach, rebuke and exhort;
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and to be instant in offering up prayers and supplications for the flock.
and to be instant in offering up Prayers and supplications for the flock.
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The Apostle Peter doth comprehend his work under these two heads, Act. 6. 4. To give himself continually unto prayer,
The Apostle Peter does comprehend his work under these two Heads, Act. 6. 4. To give himself continually unto prayer,
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and to the Ministery of the Word. and to the Ministry of the Word.
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2. As the Levites duty was to serve the Altar, and wait upon the holy things of the Tabernacle and house of God:
2. As the Levites duty was to serve the Altar, and wait upon the holy things of the Tabernacle and house of God:
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So the Ministers of the Gospel have an Altar which they wait on, which is Jesus Christ, Heb. 13. 10. We have an Altar, speaking of Christ,
So the Ministers of the Gospel have an Altar which they wait on, which is jesus christ, Hebrew 13. 10. We have an Altar, speaking of christ,
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and a Tabernacle of God, and spirituall habitation, which is his Church, Ephes. 2. 22. You are builded for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
and a Tabernacle of God, and spiritual habitation, which is his Church, Ephesians 2. 22. You Are built for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
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And upon the holy things of this house the Ministers must give attendance.
And upon the holy things of this house the Ministers must give attendance.
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The Apostle telleth Timothy, That he must know how to behave himself in the house of God, which is his Church, 1 Tim. 3. 15.
The Apostle Telleth Timothy, That he must know how to behave himself in the house of God, which is his Church, 1 Tim. 3. 15.
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3. As it was a peculiar part of their charge, To bear the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord, Deut. 10. 8. So it is the chief duty of the Ministery of the Gospel, To declare the testimonie of God concerning the new Covenant in Iesus Christ, and him crucified;
3. As it was a peculiar part of their charge, To bear the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord, Deuteronomy 10. 8. So it is the chief duty of the Ministry of the Gospel, To declare the testimony of God Concerning the new Covenant in Iesus christ, and him Crucified;
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which was all that the Apostle Paul did determine to know amongst the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1. 1, 2.
which was all that the Apostle Paul did determine to know among the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 1. 1, 2.
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4. As the Levites office was, when the Camp of Israel did march thorow the wildernesse, to bear the vessels of the Lords Tabernacle and service,
4. As the Levites office was, when the Camp of Israel did march thorough the Wilderness, to bear the vessels of the lords Tabernacle and service,
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as we have heard already out of Numb. 1. 50. and Aaron was charged to bear the children of Israel, and their judgement upon his shoulders and breast;
as we have herd already out of Numb. 1. 50. and Aaron was charged to bear the children of Israel, and their judgement upon his shoulders and breast;
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as it is, Exod. 28. 12. And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the Ephod, for stones of memoriall;
as it is, Exod 28. 12. And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the Ephod, for stones of memorial;
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and Aaron shall bear their names upon his shoulders for a memorial. and Aaron shall bear their names upon his shoulders for a memorial.
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Item, vers. 29, 30. And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breast-plate of judgement upon his heart, &c. And Aaron shall bear the judgement of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually.
Item, vers. 29, 30. And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgement upon his heart, etc. And Aaron shall bear the judgement of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually.
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So is it the office of faithfull Ministers and Shepherds in the Gospel, to bear the names of the sheep in their mindes;
So is it the office of faithful Ministers and Shepherd's in the Gospel, to bear the names of the sheep in their minds;
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as Christ saith, A good Shepherd calleth his sheep by name, Joh. 10. 3. which sheep are the vessels of Gods mercy, Rom. 6. 23. And therefore the pastourall charge doth burden them with a care to bear them,
as christ Says, A good Shepherd calls his sheep by name, John 10. 3. which sheep Are the vessels of God's mercy, Rom. 6. 23. And Therefore the pastoral charge does burden them with a care to bear them,
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as it were, upon their shoulders, and in their heart: we have the example both of Christ, and of his Apostle Paul for this;
as it were, upon their shoulders, and in their heart: we have the Exampl both of christ, and of his Apostle Paul for this;
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of Christ it is said, He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, he shall gather his lambs in his arm,
of christ it is said, He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, he shall gather his Lambs in his arm,
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and carry them in his bosome, Isa. 40. 11. And the Apostle doth declare to the Corinthians, that he did carry them in his heart:and carry them in his bosom, Isaiah 40. 11. And the Apostle does declare to the Corinthians, that he did carry them in his heart:
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Ye are in our heart, known of all men, 2 Cor. 3. 2. Lastly, Although the civil Magistrate is not properly represented, or typed out by the Tribe of Levi; yet herein is a similitude and resemblance between the Levites and Magistrates. You Are in our heart, known of all men, 2 Cor. 3. 2. Lastly, Although the civil Magistrate is not properly represented, or typed out by the Tribe of Levi; yet herein is a similitude and resemblance between the Levites and Magistrates.
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1. That in the world the Magistrate hath the priviledge and right of the first-born, which was,
1. That in the world the Magistrate hath the privilege and right of the firstborn, which was,
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and is, to rule over his brethren.
and is, to Rule over his brothers.
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Isaac speaking to Iacob in the right of the first-born, doth bid him, Be lord over his brethren; Isaac speaking to Iacob in the right of the firstborn, does bid him, Be lord over his brothers;
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and doth injoyn his mothers sonnes to bow down unto him, Gen. 27. 29. Herein then the Magistrate is the first-born in the world,
and does enjoin his mother's Sons to bow down unto him, Gen. 27. 29. Herein then the Magistrate is the firstborn in the world,
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as Levi was in the Church;
as Levi was in the Church;
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and so there is a similitude of prerogative above others in both, yet according to different respects.
and so there is a similitude of prerogative above Others in both, yet according to different respects.
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2. The second resemblance is in the office;
2. The second resemblance is in the office;
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namely, in this, That the office of the civil Magistrate, is also in some sort appointed to bear the vessels of the Lord;
namely, in this, That the office of the civil Magistrate, is also in Some sort appointed to bear the vessels of the Lord;
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I say, in the way of support and civil countenance;
I say, in the Way of support and civil countenance;
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for they are appointed by God to be nursing Fathers of his Church, when they are called unto Christ,
for they Are appointed by God to be nursing Father's of his Church, when they Are called unto christ,
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and bound to call him their Lord.
and bound to call him their Lord.
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The civil Magistrate then hath an outward care and inspection of the Church committed to him;
The civil Magistrate then hath an outward care and inspection of the Church committed to him;
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and in this respect he is also a vessel-bearer of the Lord;
and in this respect he is also a vessel-bearer of the Lord;
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as it is said of Eliakim the sonne of Hilkiah, that seeing he was to be a Governour and a Father unto the inhabitants of Ierusalem; upon him should be hung the glory of his Fathers house;
as it is said of Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, that seeing he was to be a Governor and a Father unto the inhabitants of Ierusalem; upon him should be hung the glory of his Father's house;
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And all the vessels, from the vessels of cups to the vessels of flagons, Isa. 22. 24. He is compared there, ver. 23. unto a nail fastened in a sure place, upon which vessels are hung, to be preserved for use,And all the vessels, from the vessels of cups to the vessels of flagons, Isaiah 22. 24. He is compared there, ver. 23. unto a nail fastened in a sure place, upon which vessels Are hung, to be preserved for use,
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lest they might lie upon the ground, and be troden under feet.
lest they might lie upon the ground, and be trodden under feet.
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So in this way the Magistrate is by power and authority fastened in the wall of the State, to bear up all the offices,
So in this Way the Magistrate is by power and Authority fastened in the wall of the State, to bear up all the Offices,
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and the officebearers both of Church and State, that they may not fall to the ground;
and the officebearers both of Church and State, that they may not fallen to the ground;
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and being troden upon, become uselesse and contemptible; but rather maintained in their true lustre and dignity, as vessels of honour.
and being trodden upon, become useless and contemptible; but rather maintained in their true lustre and dignity, as vessels of honour.
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Here then the manner of bearing in the one and the other is different:
Here then the manner of bearing in the one and the other is different:
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Levi doth bear them in his hands, to make use of them, and to doe God service with them in his house:Levi does bear them in his hands, to make use of them, and to do God service with them in his house:
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but Eliakim doth only support them by his strength, that they may hang stedfast upon the wall;
but Eliakim does only support them by his strength, that they may hang steadfast upon the wall;
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both have a care of the same vessels of the Lord; both bear them, but each in his own way;
both have a care of the same vessels of the Lord; both bear them, but each in his own Way;
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in respect of the effect of preservation, their cares are parallel; but in respect of the manner of their bearing, their cares are different; the one is, inward;
in respect of the Effect of preservation, their Cares Are parallel; but in respect of the manner of their bearing, their Cares Are different; the one is, inward;
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the other is, outward to the Church.
the other is, outward to the Church.
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And although the relations are not the same, yet both in the discharge of their duties are truely called vessel-bearers of the Lord;
And although the relations Are not the same, yet both in the discharge of their duties Are truly called vesselbearers of the Lord;
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because both are appointed by the Lord unto their severall charges, for the preservation of his vessels.
Because both Are appointed by the Lord unto their several charges, for the preservation of his vessels.
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Where by the way let us make this generall observation:
Where by the Way let us make this general observation:
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That the vessels are not for the vessel bearers, but the vessel-bearers appointed for the vessels. That the vessels Are not for the vessel bearer, but the vesselbearers appointed for the vessels.
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The vessels are not made to be hung upon the nail, but for a better use, to contain some liquour,
The vessels Are not made to be hung upon the nail, but for a better use, to contain Some liquour,
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or other things usefull for the service of the Master of the house;
or other things useful for the service of the Master of the house;
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but the nail is made and fastened in the wall only, or chiefly for this use, that the vessels may be hung thereon.
but the nail is made and fastened in the wall only, or chiefly for this use, that the vessels may be hung thereon.
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The vessels are the glory of the nail; but the nail is no part of the vessels glory;
The vessels Are the glory of the nail; but the nail is no part of the vessels glory;
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only the use thereof is to preserve the glory.
only the use thereof is to preserve the glory.
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So also it is in Levi: the tabernacle was not made, nor the vessels thereof for Levi, but they were made for the Lord,
So also it is in Levi: the tabernacle was not made, nor the vessels thereof for Levi, but they were made for the Lord,
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and the glory of his service;
and the glory of his service;
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as for Levi, he was made and set apart for the Tabernacle, and for the vessells thereof, to serve the same:
as for Levi, he was made and Set apart for the Tabernacle, and for the vessels thereof, to serve the same:
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The Church, as the Tabernacle, is for God to dwell therein, by his ordinances among his people;
The Church, as the Tabernacle, is for God to dwell therein, by his ordinances among his people;
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and the Ministers are Gods servants, and his peoples servants to this effect.
and the Ministers Are God's Servants, and his peoples Servants to this Effect.
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This then is to teach both Civill and Ecclesiasticall office-bearers, whom God hath appointed either in and over his house,
This then is to teach both Civil and Ecclesiastical officebearers, whom God hath appointed either in and over his house,
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or about it, and his household vessells, to think of themselves; that at the most they are but stewards in their severall charges;
or about it, and his household vessels, to think of themselves; that At the most they Are but Stewards in their several charges;
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and that the vessells are not made for them, that they should serve their own turnes out of them,
and that the vessels Are not made for them, that they should serve their own turns out of them,
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but that they are made for the vessells;
but that they Are made for the vessels;
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and that all their glory doth stand in this, that each of them are in their places servants to uphold the glory thereof;
and that all their glory does stand in this, that each of them Are in their places Servants to uphold the glory thereof;
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lest they be in the sight of men as vessells of no pleasure:
lest they be in the sighed of men as vessels of no pleasure:
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the Apostle saith, 2 Cor. 4. 5. we preach our selves, your servants for Jesus sake.
the Apostle Says, 2 Cor. 4. 5. we preach our selves, your Servants for jesus sake.
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From the words thus opened, let us make some Doctrinall and Practicall Observations in brief.
From the words thus opened, let us make Some Doctrinal and Practical Observations in brief.
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The first Doctrine to be observed is, That God being a great house keeper, hath vessels belonging to him, which he hath appointed for the service of his house.
The First Doctrine to be observed is, That God being a great house keeper, hath vessels belonging to him, which he hath appointed for the service of his house.
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You know what is meant by a vessell;
You know what is meant by a vessel;
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namely, an instrument fitted to contain something whereof a man doth stand in need, and to be made use of to that effect.
namely, an Instrument fitted to contain something whereof a man does stand in need, and to be made use of to that Effect.
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Now the house of God is his Church, 1 Tim. 3. 15. and the faithfull and elect are his vessells in this house.
Now the house of God is his Church, 1 Tim. 3. 15. and the faithful and elect Are his vessels in this house.
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The proof of this is to be taken from 2 Tim. 2. 20, 21. In a great house there are not only vessels of Gold and Silver,
The proof of this is to be taken from 2 Tim. 2. 20, 21. In a great house there Are not only vessels of Gold and Silver,
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but also of wood and earth, and some to honour, and some to dishonour:
but also of wood and earth, and Some to honour, and Some to dishonour:
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if a man purge himself from these, (namely, wood and earth) he shall be a vessell unto honour, sanctified and meet for the masters use,
if a man purge himself from these, (namely, wood and earth) he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and meet for the Masters use,
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and prepared for every good work. Here the Apostle makes the universall Church the great house;and prepared for every good work. Here the Apostle makes the universal Church the great house;
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God in Christ, the house keeper; men, the vessells, which are differenced by their substance and uses:
God in christ, the house keeper; men, the vessels, which Are differenced by their substance and uses:
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their substance of greater worth, is Gold and Silver; of lesser, is wood and earth. Their uses are, some to Honour, and some to dishonour: that is, some lesse honourable:
their substance of greater worth, is Gold and Silver; of lesser, is wood and earth. Their uses Are, Some to Honour, and Some to dishonour: that is, Some less honourable:
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as one is to drink in, another is to wash ones hands or feet in.
as one is to drink in, Another is to wash ones hands or feet in.
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So there be some men appointed by God to contain precious liquor, and are of good and excellent metal;
So there be Some men appointed by God to contain precious liquour, and Are of good and excellent metal;
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others to contain common and ordinary liquor, such as is water; and these are commonly of an inferiour sort of matter.
Others to contain Common and ordinary liquour, such as is water; and these Are commonly of an inferior sort of matter.
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Some men are endued with speciall, some with common gifts and graces; Some serve for spirituall, some for bodily employments in Gods house.
some men Are endued with special, Some with Common Gifts and graces; some serve for spiritual, Some for bodily employments in God's house.
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A second proof is from Rom. 9. 23. where the Apostle speaking of the elect, calls them vessells of Mercy; and sayes, that the end for which they were made was, That God prepared them unto Glory;
A second proof is from Rom. 9. 23. where the Apostle speaking of the elect, calls them vessels of Mercy; and Says, that the end for which they were made was, That God prepared them unto Glory;
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and the use and service which they were to yeeld was, That they might make known the riches of Gods glory.
and the use and service which they were to yield was, That they might make known the riches of God's glory.
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Others are mentioned, ver. 22. and called vessells of wrath, that is, receptacles of wrath, fitted to make known Gods power, his long-suffering and his justice, in the destruction of the wicked.
Others Are mentioned, ver. 22. and called vessels of wrath, that is, receptacles of wrath, fitted to make known God's power, his long-suffering and his Justice, in the destruction of the wicked.
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The third proof is from 2 Cor. 4. 8. where the Apostle saith, that the treasure of heavenly knowledge in the Gospel is kept in vessells of earth: namely, in an earthly body;
The third proof is from 2 Cor. 4. 8. where the Apostle Says, that the treasure of heavenly knowledge in the Gospel is kept in vessels of earth: namely, in an earthly body;
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and the use of this earthly quality is, to shew that the excellency of the power of the word, is not of man, but of God.
and the use of this earthly quality is, to show that the excellency of the power of the word, is not of man, but of God.
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The Reason of this is, that all creatures, as creatures, are but receptacles of a superior, being to be serviceable thereby unto the creatour, to shew forth his glory.
The Reason of this is, that all creatures, as creatures, Are but receptacles of a superior, being to be serviceable thereby unto the creator, to show forth his glory.
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Pre. 16. 14. The Lord hath made all things for himself. Pre. 16. 14. The Lord hath made all things for himself.
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And Isa. 43. 21. This people have I formed for my self, they shall shew forth my praise.
And Isaiah 43. 21. This people have I formed for my self, they shall show forth my praise.
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Before I draw any use from this, I will proceed to another Doctrine, which is this:
Before I draw any use from this, I will proceed to Another Doctrine, which is this:
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That God hath entrusted some with these his vessells, and charged them with the care of them, to look to them, to bear them, That God hath Entrusted Some with these his vessels, and charged them with the care of them, to look to them, to bear them,
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and to set them awork, for the end which he hath appointed. Vessells are for use;and to Set them awork, for the end which he hath appointed. Vessels Are for use;
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no vessels, as vessels, can make use of themselves;
no vessels, as vessels, can make use of themselves;
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therefore the use thereof must be committed unto some body, that the service of the household ▪ may not be neglected.
Therefore the use thereof must be committed unto Some body, that the service of the household ▪ may not be neglected.
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And for proof of this, that God hath entrusted the care of his vessells to some that must be answerable to him for the same, we must take notice that there is a threefold commission and charge given of these vessells, to three severall sorts of persons.
And for proof of this, that God hath Entrusted the care of his vessels to Some that must be answerable to him for the same, we must take notice that there is a threefold commission and charge given of these vessels, to three several sorts of Persons.
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First, every man is entrusted with the care of his own vessell. 1 Thes. 4. 4. Every one of you should know how to possesse his vessell in sanctification and honour.
First, every man is Entrusted with the care of his own vessel. 1 Thebes 4. 4. Every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour.
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God doth charge the conscience of every one with the trust of his own soul and body,
God does charge the conscience of every one with the trust of his own soul and body,
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and of all the faculties and members thereof, which are receptacles of grace and vertue, to be serviceable unto others;
and of all the faculties and members thereof, which Are receptacles of grace and virtue, to be serviceable unto Others;
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for all the gifts are given to profit withall;
for all the Gifts Are given to profit withal;
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and every one hath received his own gift, one after this way, and another after that, as the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 7. 7.and every one hath received his own gift, one After this Way, and Another After that, as the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 7. 7.
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Secondly, every one is entrusted with the care of his neighbours vessell, as well as of his own.
Secondly, every one is Entrusted with the care of his neighbours vessel, as well as of his own.
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The commandement is, Phil. 2. 4. Look not every man on his own things, but every man on the things of others;
The Commandment is, Philip 2. 4. Look not every man on his own things, but every man on the things of Others;
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the Apostle in that place doth speak of the communion of Saints;
the Apostle in that place does speak of the communion of Saints;
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and sheweth that every one is obliged to his neighbour, as well as to himself, to have a care of him for his good:
and shows that every one is obliged to his neighbour, as well as to himself, to have a care of him for his good:
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as Christ cared not for himself alone, but for others:
as christ cared not for himself alone, but for Others:
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so he would have the same minde in us, ver. 5. in like manner, Heb. 12. 15. The Apostle commands us to look diligently, lest any man fail of the grace of God;
so he would have the same mind in us, ver. 5. in like manner, Hebrew 12. 15. The Apostle commands us to look diligently, lest any man fail of the grace of God;
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lest any vessell, appointed for an honourable use, come to spill the liquor of grace, whereof he is made a receptacle.
lest any vessel, appointed for an honourable use, come to spill the liquour of grace, whereof he is made a receptacle.
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The reason of this is given by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. 24, 25. thus; God hath tempered the body together, that there should be no schisme in the body:
The reason of this is given by the Apostle, 1 Cor. 12. 24, 25. thus; God hath tempered the body together, that there should be no Schism in the body:
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but that the members should have the same care one of another. but that the members should have the same care one of Another.
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The relation wherein Christians are set one towards another, is, that they are to be under one head Christ,
The Relation wherein Christians Are Set one towards Another, is, that they Are to be under one head christ,
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and in one body as members of each other.
and in one body as members of each other.
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As then one member by the law of nature is ordained to serve another, to care for it, to provide the good thereof,
As then one member by the law of nature is ordained to serve Another, to care for it, to provide the good thereof,
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and to preserve it from hurt:
and to preserve it from hurt:
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So are Christians appointed by God, in respect of their union with Christ, and one with another, by his Spirit, which is the same in all:
So Are Christians appointed by God, in respect of their Union with christ, and one with Another, by his Spirit, which is the same in all:
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to serve, care and provide for, and preserve each other.
to serve, care and provide for, and preserve each other.
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We are all baptized (saith the Apostle) by the same spirit into one body, 1 Cor. 12. 13. That is, we are all made to be one,We Are all baptised (Says the Apostle) by the same Spirit into one body, 1 Cor. 12. 13. That is, we Are all made to be one,
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as a mans body is but one; for though it hath many parts and members, yet all being quickened with one soul,
as a men body is but one; for though it hath many parts and members, yet all being quickened with one soul,
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and by it united together in one man, are but one body: So is it with the whole multitude of Christians;
and by it united together in one man, Are but one body: So is it with the Whole multitude of Christians;
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though they are many in particular, yet in their union to Christ, and that life whereby they move in him, they are but one,
though they Are many in particular, yet in their Union to christ, and that life whereby they move in him, they Are but one,
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and stand in relation to each others, as members of the same body:
and stand in Relation to each Others, as members of the same body:
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and for this cause God doth charge them with the care of each other, and causeth them for his service to stand in need of each other,
and for this cause God does charge them with the care of each other, and Causes them for his service to stand in need of each other,
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and so doth oblige them to look to each other, and to provoke each other to love, and to good works:
and so does oblige them to look to each other, and to provoke each other to love, and to good works:
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Thus then the care of thy Neighbours vessell is committed unto thee, that it miscarry not.
Thus then the care of thy Neighbours vessel is committed unto thee, that it miscarry not.
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Thirdly, Although every one is bound to look to his own vessell, to bear it honourably thorow the world,
Thirdly, Although every one is bound to look to his own vessel, to bear it honourably thorough the world,
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and to his neighbours vessell, as well as to his own:
and to his neighbours vessel, as well as to his own:
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yet there is a more eminent and peculiar care of bearing these vessels, committed unto the Ministers of the Word, one way;
yet there is a more eminent and peculiar care of bearing these vessels, committed unto the Ministers of the Word, one Way;
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and to the Magistrates, another way. The two first are private and particular: the two last, publike and generall:
and to the Magistrates, Another Way. The two First Are private and particular: the two last, public and general:
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the two first are enjoyned by the interest of love and common necessity; the two last are setled upon the interest of order and office.
the two First Are enjoined by the Interest of love and Common necessity; the two last Are settled upon the Interest of order and office.
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The peculiar charge, and the service committed unto the Ministery, is set forth in the Tribe of Levi, and in his separation from others unto God, whereof Moses in brief gives us this information, Deut. 10. 8. The Lord separated the Tribe of Levi, to bear the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord, to stand before him, to minister unto him,
The peculiar charge, and the service committed unto the Ministry, is Set forth in the Tribe of Levi, and in his separation from Others unto God, whereof Moses in brief gives us this information, Deuteronomy 10. 8. The Lord separated the Tribe of Levi, to bear the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord, to stand before him, to minister unto him,
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and to blesse in his name. and to bless in his name.
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And with this charge none other was to meddle but Levi alone, as being set apart to that effect,
And with this charge none other was to meddle but Levi alone, as being Set apart to that Effect,
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and endued with a peculiar maintenance for that service.
and endued with a peculiar maintenance for that service.
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With the same charge, and in the same kinde, is the Ministery of the Gospel now set apart by Christ;
With the same charge, and in the same kind, is the Ministry of the Gospel now Set apart by christ;
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nor ought they to be encumbred with any other cares, but such as are immediately subordinate unto the Gospel:
nor ought they to be encumbered with any other Cares, but such as Are immediately subordinate unto the Gospel:
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this is the Apostles rule to Timothy, 2 Tim. 2. 4. No man that warrethintangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a souldier.
this is the Apostles Rule to Timothy, 2 Tim. 2. 4. No man that warrethintangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
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If then he doth intangle himself with other affairs and employments, then such as pertain unto the life to come, he cannot please Christ:
If then he does entangle himself with other affairs and employments, then such as pertain unto the life to come, he cannot please christ:
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for when a Disciple offered himself to Christ to attend his service, desiring only leave to goe home first,
for when a Disciple offered himself to christ to attend his service, desiring only leave to go home First,
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and bid his friends in the world farewell;
and bid his Friends in the world farewell;
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he was told by Christ, that no man is fit for the kingdome of God, who having put his hand to the plough of Gods service, doth look back to any thing else, Luk. 9. 62.
he was told by christ, that no man is fit for the Kingdom of God, who having put his hand to the plough of God's service, does look back to any thing Else, Luk. 9. 62.
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And as they are thus to be set apart for the charge, and ought not to meddle with any thing,
And as they Are thus to be Set apart for the charge, and ought not to meddle with any thing,
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but their own plough, and their own husbandry, which is the tillage of mens souls towards God;
but their own plough, and their own Husbandry, which is the tillage of men's Souls towards God;
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so may no man take the charge committed unto them upon himself, Except he be called thereunto,
so may no man take the charge committed unto them upon himself, Except he be called thereunto,
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as Aaron was, Heb. 5. 4. And the punishments of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, whereof the history is known, Numb. 16. and of Vzziah the King, who presuming to take upon him the Priests office, was strucken with leprosie,as Aaron was, Hebrew 5. 4. And the punishments of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, whereof the history is known, Numb. 16. and of Uzziah the King, who presuming to take upon him the Priests office, was strucken with leprosy,
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and separated from the administration of the Kingdome, 2 Chron. 26. 16. are for a perpetuall memoriall, to shew that none may thrust himself upon this charge of the Ministery,
and separated from the administration of the Kingdom, 2 Chronicles 26. 16. Are for a perpetual memorial, to show that none may thrust himself upon this charge of the Ministry,
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but must be admitted thereunto by an orderly calling.
but must be admitted thereunto by an orderly calling.
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To the Ministery therefore one way is the charge of Gods vessels eminently committed, and to the Magistracy another way.
To the Ministry Therefore one Way is the charge of God's vessels eminently committed, and to the Magistracy Another Way.
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The Ministery is properly charged with a spirituall care of their souls, in things pertaining to God, Heb. 5. 1. but the Magistracy is charged with a temporall care of their outward and visible society, in things properly pertaining to men,
The Ministry is properly charged with a spiritual care of their Souls, in things pertaining to God, Hebrew 5. 1. but the Magistracy is charged with a temporal care of their outward and visible society, in things properly pertaining to men,
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for the administration of justice and good order, and for the provision of things necessary and comfortable for their life.
for the administration of Justice and good order, and for the provision of things necessary and comfortable for their life.
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In the one respect Aaron was to bear the judgement of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord, Exod. 28. 30. In the other, Moses, when the people was unruly and murmured for meat, •aith, that he was not able to bear them all alone, Numb. 11. 14. that is, to care for all their matters,
In the one respect Aaron was to bear the judgement of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord, Exod 28. 30. In the other, Moses, when the people was unruly and murmured for meat, •aith, that he was not able to bear them all alone, Numb. 11. 14. that is, to care for all their matters,
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and to deal so with them, as to give them contentment;
and to deal so with them, as to give them contentment;
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for which cause seventy Elders are joyned to him, to help him to bear the burden of his charge, which was the outward regulating of their wayes in Justice and good order, according to Gods will.
for which cause seventy Elders Are joined to him, to help him to bear the burden of his charge, which was the outward regulating of their ways in justice and good order, according to God's will.
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Thus then the manner of bearing, and the charges are different, although they are about and over the same vessells.
Thus then the manner of bearing, and the charges Are different, although they Are about and over the same vessels.
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The Minister bears them as they are within the house of God, and as in that house he is a steward,
The Minister bears them as they Are within the house of God, and as in that house he is a steward,
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and they of the household committed unto him, that he should give them meat in due season.
and they of the household committed unto him, that he should give them meat in due season.
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But the Magistrate doth bear them as they are in the world;
But the Magistrate does bear them as they Are in the world;
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and so the Church it self, as it is a visible societie of men, wherein righteous and good order is to be observed, is an object of that power and authority which God hath intrusted him withall for his glory.
and so the Church it self, as it is a visible society of men, wherein righteous and good order is to be observed, is an Object of that power and Authority which God hath Entrusted him withal for his glory.
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So then every one doth bear these vessells differently, in a manner sutable to his calling.
So then every one does bear these vessels differently, in a manner suitable to his calling.
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The use of this Doctrine is two-fold: The first for exhortation, the second for instruction and warning.
The use of this Doctrine is twofold: The First for exhortation, the second for instruction and warning.
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The exhortation shall be in two words, to two things.
The exhortation shall be in two words, to two things.
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1. That every one should lay this to heart, and consider himself what sort of vessell he is,
1. That every one should lay this to heart, and Consider himself what sort of vessel he is,
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and what the trust is which is committed to him, of himself, or of others. Thou mayest know what sort of vessell thou art, by the qualifications bestowed upon thee,
and what the trust is which is committed to him, of himself, or of Others. Thou Mayest know what sort of vessel thou art, by the qualifications bestowed upon thee,
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and place where thou art set, whereby and wherein thou mayest become usefull for the Kingdome of Christ, in thy self and in thy neighbour.
and place where thou art Set, whereby and wherein thou Mayest become useful for the Kingdom of christ, in thy self and in thy neighbour.
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Let every one, saith the Apostle, consider his own work; that is, himself, in respect of the work intrusted to him, and then he shall have rejoycing in himself alone, Let every one, Says the Apostle, Consider his own work; that is, himself, in respect of the work Entrusted to him, and then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone,
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and not in another: the custom and inclination of men is, to reflect upon themselves, not in simplicity, but comparatively; and not in Another: the custom and inclination of men is, to reflect upon themselves, not in simplicity, but comparatively;
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not with a single eye unto the rule, but with an indirect respect unto other mens wayes, in comparison of their own;
not with a single eye unto the Rule, but with an indirect respect unto other men's ways, in comparison of their own;
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Thus the Pharisee said, I am not like other men, or like this Publican, &c. Such a consideration of our selves doth give no just matter of rejoycing:
Thus the Pharisee said, I am not like other men, or like this Publican, etc. Such a consideration of our selves does give no just matter of rejoicing:
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but the Apostles consideration of himself, is true matter of joy;
but the Apostles consideration of himself, is true matter of joy;
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for our rejoycing is this, saith he, The testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity; for our rejoicing is this, Says he, The testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity;
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not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, 2 Cor. 1. 12. if we look thus to our own consciences within our selves, to our talent which we have received,not with fleshly Wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our Conversation in the world, 2 Cor. 1. 12. if we look thus to our own Consciences within our selves, to our talon which we have received,
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and how we have bestowed it, that we may know how to be accountable to God for it,
and how we have bestowed it, that we may know how to be accountable to God for it,
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then we shall have true matter of joy in our selves, and not in another. The second duty is consequent unto this;
then we shall have true matter of joy in our selves, and not in Another. The second duty is consequent unto this;
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That every one in the consideration of himself, should intend and endeavour to fit himself unto God, as a vessell of honour.
That every one in the consideration of himself, should intend and endeavour to fit himself unto God, as a vessel of honour.
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This is that which the Apostle doth inferre, 2 Tim. 2. 21. upon this Doctrine, that God hath many vessells in his house:
This is that which the Apostle does infer, 2 Tim. 2. 21. upon this Doctrine, that God hath many vessels in his house:
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therefore, saith he, if a man purge himself, he shall be a vessell unto honour. He supposeth that every one will aspire unto an honourable employment;
Therefore, Says he, if a man purge himself, he shall be a vessel unto honour. He Supposeth that every one will aspire unto an honourable employment;
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and that is the thing which I now stirre you up unto, namely, that every one should endeavour to fit himself for some honourable employment;
and that is the thing which I now stir you up unto, namely, that every one should endeavour to fit himself for Some honourable employment;
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the means is, to purge your selves from earthly qualities:
the means is, to purge your selves from earthly qualities:
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if a man doth this, the Apostle doth promise him, that he shall be a vessell of honour;
if a man does this, the Apostle does promise him, that he shall be a vessel of honour;
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and if so, then as one sanctified and set apart for the masters use, and prepared for every good work, no doubt the Lord will not let him be without imployment.
and if so, then as one sanctified and Set apart for the Masters use, and prepared for every good work, no doubt the Lord will not let him be without employment.
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The use of Instruction and warning, is also twofold. First, we should take notice, That every one of us is made his brothers keeper;
The use of Instruction and warning, is also twofold. First, we should take notice, That every one of us is made his Brother's keeper;
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and that God will call us to an account, not only how we have lookt unto our selves,
and that God will call us to an account, not only how we have looked unto our selves,
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but how we have lookt unto our brethren.
but how we have looked unto our brothers.
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It was Cains speech, when he had murthered his brother, and God calling him to an account for it, he said, What, am I my brothers keeper? yea, thou art charged with the care of preserving thy brother;
It was Cains speech, when he had murdered his brother, and God calling him to an account for it, he said, What, am I my Brother's keeper? yea, thou art charged with the care of preserving thy brother;
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and if thou doost not in love to him seek his good, thou doest hate him in thy heart:
and if thou dost not in love to him seek his good, thou dost hate him in thy heart:
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and he that doth hate his brother is a murtherer.
and he that does hate his brother is a murderer.
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Our duty then is to remember the rule, bear ye one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ, Gal. 6. 2. Christ did bear all our burdens,
Our duty then is to Remember the Rule, bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of christ, Gal. 6. 2. christ did bear all our burdens,
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therefore as he did deal with us, we are bound to deal one with another, if we will be counted his Disciples.
Therefore as he did deal with us, we Are bound to deal one with Another, if we will be counted his Disciples.
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2. Secondly, we should take notice, that although all men, in one way or other, are bound to bear the vessells of the Lord,
2. Secondly, we should take notice, that although all men, in one Way or other, Are bound to bear the vessels of the Lord,
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and to put to their hands to bear mutually their burdens, yet that no man may goe beyond his line, and thrust himself upon a charge which is not committed unto him;
and to put to their hands to bear mutually their burdens, yet that no man may go beyond his line, and thrust himself upon a charge which is not committed unto him;
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God hath distributed to every member of the body, his faculty, charge and place, as he doth think good;
God hath distributed to every member of the body, his faculty, charge and place, as he does think good;
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therefore no member can effect the ch••ge and place of another: the feet cannot effect the office of the hand, nor the hand of the feet:
Therefore no member can Effect the ch••ge and place of Another: the feet cannot Effect the office of the hand, nor the hand of the feet:
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the eye cannot take upon it to be the eare, nor the ear the eye: the bowells cannot take the office of the arms, nor the arms of the bowells:
the eye cannot take upon it to be the ear, nor the ear the eye: the bowels cannot take the office of the arms, nor the arms of the bowels:
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So may not the Ministery incroach upon the Magistracy; nor the Magistracy upon the Ministery;
So may not the Ministry encroach upon the Magistracy; nor the Magistracy upon the Ministry;
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nor may he who is called to bear the vessells only in a private way, take upon him the charge of a publike relation, belonging to the Magistracy or Ministery.
nor may he who is called to bear the vessels only in a private Way, take upon him the charge of a public Relation, belonging to the Magistracy or Ministry.
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Every one of the sonnes of Levi had their distinct and peculiar charge within themselves about the Tabernacle;
Every one of the Sons of Levi had their distinct and peculiar charge within themselves about the Tabernacle;
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nor was it lawfull for any to meddle with that which was not committed to him.
nor was it lawful for any to meddle with that which was not committed to him.
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Let every man abide in the sphear and calling wherein God hath set him.
Let every man abide in the sphere and calling wherein God hath Set him.
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The last observation which I will make upon this part of the Text, which concerns the persons, is this, That God hath a peculiar respect to those that are entrusted with the charge of bearing his vessells.
The last observation which I will make upon this part of the Text, which concerns the Persons, is this, That God hath a peculiar respect to those that Are Entrusted with the charge of bearing his vessels.
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We see that the coherence of the text with the former matter, doth cleerly speak this;
We see that the coherence of the text with the former matter, does clearly speak this;
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for the joyfull promises of deliverance and salvation are no sooner offered to the people of God in generall,
for the joyful promises of deliverance and salvation Are no sooner offered to the people of God in general,
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but the particular application is immediatly made to those, by name, who bear the vessells of the Lord,
but the particular application is immediately made to those, by name, who bear the vessels of the Lord,
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as to such who are epecially in Gods eye;
as to such who Are especially in God's eye;
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in whom he is concerned, that their behaviour may be answerable to the effect of his intentions.
in whom he is concerned, that their behaviour may be answerable to the Effect of his intentions.
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Now that God doth respect in a speciall manner those, to whom he doth commit a speciall trust, is clear from the law of justice and prudency, setled in the heart of all wisemen, who give a trust unto others.
Now that God does respect in a special manner those, to whom he does commit a special trust, is clear from the law of Justice and prudency, settled in the heart of all Wise men, who give a trust unto Others.
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The Law is this, to whom much is given, of him shall be much required, Luk. 12. 48. consequently, to whomsoever a peculiar charge of great concernment is committed;
The Law is this, to whom much is given, of him shall be much required, Luk. 12. 48. consequently, to whomsoever a peculiar charge of great concernment is committed;
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upon him a peculiar eye will be cast, and from him a speciall account will be expected of his faithfull performance of the work.
upon him a peculiar eye will be cast, and from him a special account will be expected of his faithful performance of the work.
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You only, saith God by the Prophet Amos to the children of Israel, have I known of all the families of the earth: You only, Says God by the Prophet Amos to the children of Israel, have I known of all the families of the earth:
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therefore will I punish you for all your iniquities, Amos 3. 2. as if he had said, I have in a speciall manner taken notice of you, to make my self known to you, by the ordinances wherewith I have entrusted you to make my name known;Therefore will I Punish you for all your iniquities, Amos 3. 2. as if he had said, I have in a special manner taken notice of you, to make my self known to you, by the ordinances wherewith I have Entrusted you to make my name known;
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therefore I have also lookt more narrowly to your wayes then to others, and will not suffer your iniquities to passe without a punishment;
Therefore I have also looked more narrowly to your ways then to Others, and will not suffer your iniquities to pass without a punishment;
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because you are above all others accountable unto me of your wayes.
Because you Are above all Others accountable unto me of your ways.
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The ground of this, is that which Moses doth tell Aaron, upon the punishment of Nadab and A•ih•, Levit. 10. 3. for these two sonnes of Aaron, presuming to offer incense unto God, with strange fire which he had not commanded them, were devoured with fire from the Lord,
The ground of this, is that which Moses does tell Aaron, upon the punishment of Nadab and A•ih•, Levit. 10. 3. for these two Sons of Aaron, presuming to offer incense unto God, with strange fire which he had not commanded them, were devoured with fire from the Lord,
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for an exemplary punishment of will-worship, and of false zeal in Gods service;
for an exemplary punishment of will-worship, and of false zeal in God's service;
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Hereupon Moses doth tell Aaron the cause of this punishment, saying, This is that which the Lord said;
Hereupon Moses does tell Aaron the cause of this punishment, saying, This is that which the Lord said;
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I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people will I be glorified. I will be sanctified in them that come High me, and before all the people will I be glorified.
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God is jealous of his own glory; therefore those that come nigh him, must be holy as he is holy:
God is jealous of his own glory; Therefore those that come High him, must be holy as he is holy:
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the neerer we are to him, if we answer not the beauty of his holines to shew it forth, we dishonour him the more;
the nearer we Are to him, if we answer not the beauty of his holiness to show it forth, we dishonour him the more;
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therefore to vindicate and uphold his own honour, he did before all the people glorify himself upon Nadab and Abihu; lest their presumption being unpunished, others might be encouraged to the like excesse.
Therefore to vindicate and uphold his own honour, he did before all the people Glorify himself upon Nadab and Abihu; lest their presumption being unpunished, Others might be encouraged to the like excess.
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God is interessed in those that are neerest to him:
God is interested in those that Are nearest to him:
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in such as are strangers and aliens from the common wealth of Israel, God is not much concerned,
in such as Are Strangers and aliens from the Common wealth of Israel, God is not much concerned,
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and he doth suffer them to walk in their wayes; and doth wink at the times of their ignorance:
and he does suffer them to walk in their ways; and does wink At the times of their ignorance:
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but when he doth send them the knowledge of the Gospel, and offereth unto them thereby the priviledge of being his people by Repentance and Faith, he telleth them, that they must be accountable unto him of their actions, in the day appointed wherein he will judge the world in righteousnes, Act. 17. 30. 31. The Gentiles that are not called by Gods name, bring no dishonour directly unto it,
but when he does send them the knowledge of the Gospel, and Offereth unto them thereby the privilege of being his people by Repentance and Faith, he Telleth them, that they must be accountable unto him of their actions, in the day appointed wherein he will judge the world in righteousness, Act. 17. 30. 31. The Gentiles that Are not called by God's name, bring no dishonour directly unto it,
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but it is for Israels sake, that Gods name is blasphemed among the Gentiles? through you, meaning the Jews, saith the Apostle, is the name of God blasphemed, Rom. 2. •4.
but it is for Israel's sake, that God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles? through you, meaning the jews, Says the Apostle, is the name of God blasphemed, Rom. 2. •4.
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••erefore he is carefull even of servants professing the Gospel, (though otherwise mean and contemptible in the world) that their wayes should be answerable to their profession,
••erefore he is careful even of Servants professing the Gospel, (though otherwise mean and contemptible in the world) that their ways should be answerable to their profession,
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lest the Gospel might be evil spoken of for their sakes, 1 Tim. 6. 1. the misdemeanour of any of ones household doth reflect upon the Master of the family;
lest the Gospel might be evil spoken of for their sakes, 1 Tim. 6. 1. the misdemeanour of any of ones household does reflect upon the Master of the family;
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and this is Gods meaning towards the children of Israel, Levit. 20. 7, 8. when he faith, sanctify your selves, and be ye holy,
and this is God's meaning towards the children of Israel, Levit. 20. 7, 8. when he faith, sanctify your selves, and be you holy,
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for I am the Lord your God: and keep my statutes and doe them, for I am the God that sanctifie you; for I am the Lord your God: and keep my statutes and do them, for I am the God that sanctify you;
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because I have set you apart for my self, and I have given you my statutes, which are the way of holines;
Because I have Set you apart for my self, and I have given you my statutes, which Are the Way of holiness;
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therefore set you your selves apart for me, and keep my statutes: for I am the Lord your God;
Therefore Set you your selves apart for me, and keep my statutes: for I am the Lord your God;
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if you doe otherwise, I will not own you as mine.
if you do otherwise, I will not own you as mine.
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Can two walk together, saith God by the Prophet, Amos 3. 3. except they be agreed? that is, can God walk with a people,Can two walk together, Says God by the Prophet, Amos 3. 3. except they be agreed? that is, can God walk with a people,
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and accept them for his own, and employ them in his service, to bear his vessells of honour;
and accept them for his own, and employ them in his service, to bear his vessels of honour;
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and not have an eye unto them, to see that they walk worthy and agreeable to the place wherein he puts them? no, by no means:
and not have an eye unto them, to see that they walk worthy and agreeable to the place wherein he puts them? no, by no means:
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his honour is too much engaged in them not to regard them and look after them.
his honour is too much engaged in them not to regard them and look After them.
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This then being a cleer and undeniable truth, That God hath a speciall eye to those that are honoured to be neerest unto him:
This then being a clear and undeniable truth, That God hath a special eye to those that Are honoured to be nearest unto him:
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Let me offer a word of application unto you, concerning your present condition.
Let me offer a word of application unto you, Concerning your present condition.
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Consider, I pray you, in what case you stand towards God, with this whole nation whereof you are a body representative.
Consider, I pray you, in what case you stand towards God, with this Whole Nation whereof you Are a body representative.
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Consider, I say, what our relations and engagements are.
Consider, I say, what our relations and engagements Are.
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We are all entrusted to bear the vessels of the Lord in our distinct charges and places, in a more eminent way,
We Are all Entrusted to bear the vessels of the Lord in our distinct charges and places, in a more eminent Way,
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then any other people of the world; for the Nations of great Britain have made a new thing in the world;
then any other people of the world; for the nations of great Britain have made a new thing in the world;
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a thing which hath not been done by any Nation in the world, since the preaching of the Gospel in it, a thing which since the Jewish Nation, in the daies of Nehemiah, was never heard of in any Nation, that not only the Rulers,
a thing which hath not been done by any nation in the world, since the preaching of the Gospel in it, a thing which since the Jewish nation, in the days of Nehemiah, was never herd of in any nation, that not only the Rulers,
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but the whole multitude of the people should enter into a Covenant with their God, and one with another;
but the Whole multitude of the people should enter into a Covenant with their God, and one with Another;
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and that two Nations should be leagued with an Oath together man by man, to walk in the waies of his Word, to maintain the Cause of Religion,
and that two nations should be leagued with an Oath together man by man, to walk in the ways of his Word, to maintain the Cause of Religion,
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and to reform themselves according to his will.
and to reform themselves according to his will.
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This is a new thing in the Christian Church, therefore there is a speciall engagement lying upon us all more then upon other men, to bear every one our own vessels, to bear the vessels of each other,
This is a new thing in the Christian Church, Therefore there is a special engagement lying upon us all more then upon other men, to bear every one our own vessels, to bear the vessels of each other,
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and to bear joyntly the Church and Cause of God in our hearts, hands and shoulders.
and to bear jointly the Church and Cause of God in our hearts, hands and shoulders.
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In all the world there is not a Magistracy so eminently entrusted with such a charge, over a people so neerly united unto God as you and the Parliament of Scotland are:
In all the world there is not a Magistracy so eminently Entrusted with such a charge, over a people so nearly united unto God as you and the Parliament of Scotland Are:
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Your charge is not only the outward safety of three Kingdomes, to settle them in such a way as you have covenanted:
Your charge is not only the outward safety of three Kingdoms, to settle them in such a Way as you have covenanted:
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but the care of the Protestant Religion, and Cause (wherein the vessels of the Lord, which are in forraign parts are concluded) is committed unto you, that you, together with them, may be brought out of Babylon. I beseech you mark this our engagement unto God,
but the care of the Protestant Religion, and Cause (wherein the vessels of the Lord, which Are in foreign parts Are concluded) is committed unto you, that you, together with them, may be brought out of Babylon. I beseech you mark this our engagement unto God,
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and let us lay it to heart. Mark Gods intention, and our obligation to fulfill it.
and let us lay it to heart. Mark God's intention, and our obligation to fulfil it.
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God hath since the beginning of the Reformation of his Church from Popery and Antichristian superstition intended to bring his vessels out of Babylon unto Sion; the way hath been opened by the preaching of the Gospel a long while ago;
God hath since the beginning of the Reformation of his Church from Popery and Antichristian Superstition intended to bring his vessels out of Babylon unto Sion; the Way hath been opened by the preaching of the Gospel a long while ago;
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the Nations of Europe, some more, some lesse, frequently have begun their marches in severall troops,
the nations of Europe, Some more, Some less, frequently have begun their marches in several troops,
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and the spirits of many Magistrates,, and of many Ministers have been stirred up, and called upon to bear the vessels of the Lord, and by their care, power, authority, assistance and vigilancy, to bring them to Sion, there to be fully setled in the right use of the Ordinances of God.
and the spirits of many Magistrates,, and of many Ministers have been stirred up, and called upon to bear the vessels of the Lord, and by their care, power, Authority, assistance and vigilancy, to bring them to Sion, there to be Fully settled in the right use of the Ordinances of God.
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But none of all the Magistrates or Ministers of other Nations have ever given such an answer to this call,
But none of all the Magistrates or Ministers of other nations have ever given such an answer to this call,
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as you and we of the Ministery, and this people hath done; for we all have undertaken the cause in the full extent thereof:
as you and we of the Ministry, and this people hath done; for we all have undertaken the cause in the full extent thereof:
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therefore we are in this employment, neerer unto God then any others; and he is more interessed in you, and in Scotland, then in any Nation whatsoever. And if this be so:
Therefore we Are in this employment, nearer unto God then any Others; and he is more interested in you, and in Scotland, then in any nation whatsoever. And if this be so:
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doe not you think that God will have a neerer respect unto you, then unto others? and that he doth expect a more exact performance of this charge from you, then from others.
do not you think that God will have a nearer respect unto you, then unto Others? and that he does expect a more exact performance of this charge from you, then from Others.
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You and we all have fastened the cause we have in hand upon him; and for this cause we have no foundation to build on, but upon him:
You and we all have fastened the cause we have in hand upon him; and for this cause we have no Foundation to built on, but upon him:
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and he hath none other employment for us, but that we all should carry his vessells carefully out of Babylon; if you doe this faithfully according to your promise;
and he hath none other employment for us, but that we all should carry his vessels carefully out of Babylon; if you do this faithfully according to your promise;
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and make it your aim to fulfill your Covenant to this effect with him;
and make it your aim to fulfil your Covenant to this Effect with him;
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you may be sure that he will bear you up, and bear you out in all your difficulties;
you may be sure that he will bear you up, and bear you out in all your difficulties;
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but if you have any other aim, and doe not make this your glory, that the vessells of the Lord are committed to your trust;
but if you have any other aim, and do not make this your glory, that the vessels of the Lord Are committed to your trust;
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if you cast them off in your heart, and think them a wearisom burden, and heavy to be borne;
if you cast them off in your heart, and think them a wearisome burden, and heavy to be born;
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If, I say, any doth but in his heart quit the charge committed unto him, will not God require it at his hand? doth not he trye the secrets of all hearts? and although man may cast dishonour and contempt upon his vessells of honour,
If, I say, any does but in his heart quit the charge committed unto him, will not God require it At his hand? does not he try the secrets of all hearts? and although man may cast dishonour and contempt upon his vessels of honour,
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and neglect them in his thought, yet he will not utterly forsake them, but will be found faithfull unto them,
and neglect them in his Thought, yet he will not utterly forsake them, but will be found faithful unto them,
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although all men should prove lyars.
although all men should prove liars.
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Take heed therefore every one to his spirit, that yee deal not falsely with your God in this great employment:
Take heed Therefore every one to his Spirit, that ye deal not falsely with your God in this great employment:
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you may be sure that he will not suffer himself, by the contempt of his vessells, to be reproached and vilified:
you may be sure that he will not suffer himself, by the contempt of his vessels, to be reproached and vilified:
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he hath borne even from the dayes of old his own, from the belly, from the womb he hath carryed them as a nursing father, and he doth promise to be the same unto them,
he hath born even from the days of old his own, from the belly, from the womb he hath carried them as a nursing father, and he does promise to be the same unto them,
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even unto their old age, and even unto hoar haires to carry them. even unto their old age, and even unto hoar hairs to carry them.
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The only way then for you to be supported by him, is this, that you be sure to support with all your heart and might his vessells;
The only Way then for you to be supported by him, is this, that you be sure to support with all your heart and might his vessels;
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for you must know, that it is only for their sake, that you are, and shall be a sure nail fastened in the wall of this Kingdome;
for you must know, that it is only for their sake, that you Are, and shall be a sure nail fastened in the wall of this Kingdom;
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only I say for this end, that the vessells of your Lords house, and the glory thereof may be hung upon you:
only I say for this end, that the vessels of your lords house, and the glory thereof may be hung upon you:
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but if you cannot be made use of by him to this effect, though the nail be never so strong,
but if you cannot be made use of by him to this Effect, though the nail be never so strong,
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and fastened in a place never so sure, it shall be broken and pulled down, for the Lord hath spoken it.
and fastened in a place never so sure, it shall be broken and pulled down, for the Lord hath spoken it.
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Let us then all fear lest we come short of our duty, in the charge committed unto us in our severall places;
Let us then all Fear lest we come short of our duty, in the charge committed unto us in our several places;
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Let us look to one another, and exhort one another daily, lest our hearts be hardened, through the deceitfulnes of sinfull and humane counsells;
Let us look to one Another, and exhort one Another daily, lest our hearts be hardened, through the deceitfulness of sinful and humane Counsels;
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and lest the eagernes of pursuing these, cause us forget the main thing committed unto us, which is, to behave our selves as servants only,
and lest the eagerness of pursuing these, cause us forget the main thing committed unto us, which is, to behave our selves as Servants only,
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and as such servants who bear the vessels of the Lord: and upon whom the eyes of the Lord are continually open.
and as such Servants who bear the vessels of the Lord: and upon whom the eyes of the Lord Are continually open.
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And as this on the one hand is an object of exceeding great fear, to make us carefull that we may not be found faulty in so great a trust:
And as this on the one hand is an Object of exceeding great Fear, to make us careful that we may not be found faulty in so great a trust:
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so on the other hand, it is an unspeakable matter of joy, comfort and encouragement to those who have their consciences cleer in this matter;
so on the other hand, it is an unspeakable matter of joy, Comfort and encouragement to those who have their Consciences clear in this matter;
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telling them, that they aim at nothing else but at the dutifull performance of this very thing;
telling them, that they aim At nothing Else but At the dutiful performance of this very thing;
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namely, that the vessels of the Lord entrusted unto them, may be borne and brought out of Babylon safely to Jerusalem, and there become serviceable unto God, in his holy habitation.
namely, that the vessels of the Lord Entrusted unto them, may be born and brought out of Babylon safely to Jerusalem, and there become serviceable unto God, in his holy habitation.
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Happy is the man whose heart is perfect towards God in this thing: This man may be sure that in the midst of trouble he shall finde deliverance,
Happy is the man whose heart is perfect towards God in this thing: This man may be sure that in the midst of trouble he shall find deliverance,
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and in the saddest times he shall be comforted and supported: for as his heart is engaged to rely upon God in his service:
and in the Saddest times he shall be comforted and supported: for as his heart is engaged to rely upon God in his service:
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so he hath a rich and a sure promise to trust unto, that Gods Providence will be engaged for him.
so he hath a rich and a sure promise to trust unto, that God's Providence will be engaged for him.
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The promise is, 2 Chron. 16. 9. The eyes of the Lord run to and fro thorow the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalfe of those, whose heart is perfect towards him;
The promise is, 2 Chronicles 16. 9. The eyes of the Lord run to and from thorough the Whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of those, whose heart is perfect towards him;
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his eyes will spy thee out wheresoever thou art; and his hand will be ready prest to doe thee service for thy deliverance:
his eyes will spy thee out wheresoever thou art; and his hand will be ready pressed to do thee service for thy deliverance:
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even as thou with a perfect heart art ready to serve him in the bearing of his vessels;
even as thou with a perfect heart art ready to serve him in the bearing of his vessels;
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but if thy heart be imperfect and unsound in this matter, whatsoever thy condition may now be, and how prosperous soever;
but if thy heart be imperfect and unsound in this matter, whatsoever thy condition may now be, and how prosperous soever;
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the judgements are not yet at an end, before all be done, thou shalt be ranked with the Hypocrites in Sion, who are forced to cry out,
the Judgments Are not yet At an end, before all be done, thou shalt be ranked with the Hypocrites in Sion, who Are forced to cry out,
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even then when Sion is filled with judgement and righteousnes, with wisdom and knowledge, and the fear of the Lord;
even then when Sion is filled with judgement and righteousness, with Wisdom and knowledge, and the Fear of the Lord;
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then shall such Hypocrites all of them be forced to lament and cry;
then shall such Hypocrites all of them be forced to lament and cry;
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who of us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who of us shall dwell with the everlasting burnings? who of us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who of us shall dwell with the everlasting burnings?
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This use and application of the Doctrine doth respect us all indifferently, in that relation wherein we stand, under the Oath and Covenant of our God;
This use and application of the Doctrine does respect us all indifferently, in that Relation wherein we stand, under the Oath and Covenant of our God;
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this is a matter both of fear and of comfort, as we finde our hearts affected therewith;
this is a matter both of Fear and of Comfort, as we find our hearts affected therewith;
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that we may all learn and be mindefull both high and low, both Civill and Ecclesiasticall in our severall places, to serve the Lord in the preservation of his vessels with fear;
that we may all Learn and be mindful both high and low, both Civil and Ecclesiastical in our several places, to serve the Lord in the preservation of his vessels with Fear;
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and to rejoyce in the performance of our duty with trembling.
and to rejoice in the performance of our duty with trembling.
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Now before I leave the point, seeing you have put me in this place, to be your remembrancer in the name of the Lord;
Now before I leave the point, seeing you have put me in this place, to be your remembrancer in the name of the Lord;
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give me leave to discharge this speciall trust, by speaking a word of speciall application more distinctly unto those that are in places of civill employment,
give me leave to discharge this special trust, by speaking a word of special application more distinctly unto those that Are in places of civil employment,
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or that affect and seek after the same. To those let me say this;
or that affect and seek After the same. To those let me say this;
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That they ought carefully to beare in minde the name, which here the Prophet doth give them:
That they ought carefully to bear in mind the name, which Here the Prophet does give them:
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he doth call them vessel-bearers of the Lord. By this demonstration they are taught not only what their charge is,
he does call them vesselbearers of the Lord. By this demonstration they Are taught not only what their charge is,
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but under whom, and in whose name they are to administer the same; namely, under God, and in the name of the Lord.
but under whom, and in whose name they Are to administer the same; namely, under God, and in the name of the Lord.
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Therefore the waighty admonition which Jehoshaphat gave unto the judges of Israel, whom he appointed in all the Cities of Judah; is now to be given unto you:
Therefore the weighty admonition which Jehoshaphat gave unto the judges of Israel, whom he appointed in all the Cities of Judah; is now to be given unto you:
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he saith unto the Judges, 2 Chron. 19. 6, 7. Take heed what ye doe;
he Says unto the Judges, 2 Chronicles 19. 6, 7. Take heed what you do;
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yee judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement;
ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgement;
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let then the feare of the Lord be upon you. Remember this when you are in Parliament, or in Committees appointed by it;let then the Fear of the Lord be upon you. remember this when you Are in Parliament, or in Committees appointed by it;
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remember that ye judge not for man, but for the Lord. Call to minde that it is he who hath called you to the place;
Remember that you judge not for man, but for the Lord. Call to mind that it is he who hath called you to the place;
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that in his presence, who doth see all your intentions, it is not safe to judge for favour,
that in his presence, who does see all your intentions, it is not safe to judge for favour,
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or to have designes for, or against this or that party, or person, for this or that particular interest.
or to have designs for, or against this or that party, or person, for this or that particular Interest.
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Remember, saith Jehosaphat, that the Lord is with you in the judgement:
remember, Says Jehoshaphat, that the Lord is with you in the judgement:
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that it is not in your own name, and for your own ends that you are there, but in his stead;
that it is not in your own name, and for your own ends that you Are there, but in his stead;
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therefore let the feare of the Lord be upon you. And this is the warning which belongeth unto you, who are already in places.
Therefore let the Fear of the Lord be upon you. And this is the warning which belongeth unto you, who Are already in places.
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Others there be, who seek to come to places; because these are times of action and employment;
Others there be, who seek to come to places; Because these Are times of actium and employment;
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and men that are zealous in a good cause, may offer themselves to a call which is lawfull:
and men that Are zealous in a good cause, may offer themselves to a call which is lawful:
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let me speak a word unto such also. I will not narrowly examine by what means men seek to come to places;
let me speak a word unto such also. I will not narrowly examine by what means men seek to come to places;
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but supposing it to be in a lawfull and approved way, I would heartily advise them,
but supposing it to be in a lawful and approved Way, I would heartily Advice them,
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if they will have any comfort in their places, to look to their own hearts, to set them aright towards the end,
if they will have any Comfort in their places, to look to their own hearts, to Set them aright towards the end,
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for which their places are ordained by God: and to consider the intention of him alone, by whose favour they can be maintained,
for which their places Are ordained by God: and to Consider the intention of him alone, by whose favour they can be maintained,
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and become usefull to the publike, and to themselves in their places.
and become useful to the public, and to themselves in their places.
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This then they must know, that God hath ordained all such places, not for a private use, that a man should get into it to sit safe,
This then they must know, that God hath ordained all such places, not for a private use, that a man should get into it to fit safe,
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and warm, and high, to be respected more then his neigbour;
and warm, and high, to be respected more then his neighbour;
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to get power and be able to sway a party, or to crosse this or that supposed designe of another party;
to get power and be able to sway a party, or to cross this or that supposed Design of Another party;
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this God doth not in an ordinary way call any man unto:
this God does not in an ordinary Way call any man unto:
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therefore look to it you that come to ordinary places, look to your own aim, which you can know best:
Therefore look to it you that come to ordinary places, look to your own aim, which you can know best:
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if you think to receive your call with a blessing from God, hoping to be maintained by him in your places;
if you think to receive your call with a blessing from God, hoping to be maintained by him in your places;
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you must be sure that your purpose is answerable unto his:
you must be sure that your purpose is answerable unto his:
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he calls you to have a hand in the administration of his affairs, that is, to help in the work of his mercy and justice, to bear up mercifully and kindely his vessels of honour,
he calls you to have a hand in the administration of his affairs, that is, to help in the work of his mercy and Justice, to bear up mercifully and kindly his vessels of honour,
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and destroy, in the way of judgement, the vessels of his wrath:
and destroy, in the Way of judgement, the vessels of his wrath:
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he calls you to march with the vessels of his mercy out of Babylon: and he calls you to come with them to his Jerusalem: if then you apply not your minde to know who are his vessels; how you should bear them:
he calls you to march with the vessels of his mercy out of Babylon: and he calls you to come with them to his Jerusalem: if then you apply not your mind to know who Are his vessels; how you should bear them:
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whence you should depart, and whither you should goe with them; truly you will have little or no comfort in your places in the end.
whence you should depart, and whither you should go with them; truly you will have little or no Comfort in your places in the end.
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Let me propose unto you, for your admonition, the example of Shebna, of whom we read in Isa. 22. 15, 16, &c. he was over the house,
Let me propose unto you, for your admonition, the Exampl of Shebna, of whom we read in Isaiah 22. 15, 16, etc. he was over the house,
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and treasurer of the King of Juda: and we finde by the circumstances of things mentioned in that chapter, that it was a time of trouble,
and treasurer of the King of Juda: and we find by the Circumstances of things mentioned in that chapter, that it was a time of trouble,
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and danger of warre, in which times men that are in high places, can make use of them to their greatest advantage, if they be wise states-men;
and danger of war, in which times men that Are in high places, can make use of them to their greatest advantage, if they be wise statesmen;
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and so did Shebna, he did uphold his state, he provided for himself, as one that graveth an habitation for himself in a rock;
and so did Shebna, he did uphold his state, he provided for himself, as one that graveth an habitation for himself in a rock;
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he had the charets of his glory to attend upon him, and so served himself of his place:
he had the charets of his glory to attend upon him, and so served himself of his place:
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but what doth God say to all this? he sendeth the Prophet unto him, to tell him, that he had made his reckoning without his host, that he made acacount to settle himself on high,
but what does God say to all this? he sends the Prophet unto him, to tell him, that he had made his reckoning without his host, that he made acacount to settle himself on high,
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but that God would turne him down low, and out of his place, and tosse him up and down like a ball in a large countrey;
but that God would turn him down low, and out of his place, and toss him up and down like a ball in a large country;
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and that the charets of his glory should become the shame of his Lords house:
and that the charets of his glory should become the shame of his lords house:
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and why should all this befall unto him? it may be gathered from the place, that it was,
and why should all this befall unto him? it may be gathered from the place, that it was,
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because he was not faithfull to the charge which God had committed to him, and that he did not look so much to the vessels of the Lord, as to himself.
Because he was not faithful to the charge which God had committed to him, and that he did not look so much to the vessels of the Lord, as to himself.
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In a word, he was a states-man, that lookt to his own ends in a publike place:
In a word, he was a statesman, that looked to his own ends in a public place:
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therefore God appointed Eliakim to be put in his place; who should have a care of the vessels, from the least to the greatest:
Therefore God appointed Eliakim to be put in his place; who should have a care of the vessels, from the least to the greatest:
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who should support the glory thereof, and in this employment, be fastened as a nail in a sure place.
who should support the glory thereof, and in this employment, be fastened as a nail in a sure place.
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I need not to insist further upon the application of this example, only look to it, that there be no Shebna found amongst you;
I need not to insist further upon the application of this Exampl, only look to it, that there be no Shebna found among you;
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but that every one set his heart in uprightnes to his duty, as Eliakim did.
but that every one Set his heart in uprightness to his duty, as Eliakim did.
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And this much for the first part of the Text, concerning the persons to whom the promise of deliverance out of Babylon is made;
And this much for the First part of the Text, Concerning the Persons to whom the promise of deliverance out of Babylon is made;
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now follow the duties which God requireth of them by vertue of a call.
now follow the duties which God requires of them by virtue of a call.
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Of the duties. These duties we have said in the beginning, are chiefly two.
Of the duties. These duties we have said in the beginning, Are chiefly two.
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The first is, that they should resolve upon a march from Babylon. The second is, that in their march they should be carefull to preserve themselves from uncleannes, and perfit holines.
The First is, that they should resolve upon a march from Babylon. The second is, that in their march they should be careful to preserve themselves from uncleanness, and perfect holiness.
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The call to march from Babylon is in these words, Depart ye, depart ye, goe ye out from thence, goe ye out of the midst of her, namely, out of Babylon.
The call to march from Babylon is in these words, Depart you, depart you, go you out from thence, go you out of the midst of her, namely, out of Babylon.
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First, observe here how earnest the Spirit of God is to give this call;
First, observe Here how earnest the Spirit of God is to give this call;
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this is apparent in the frequent repetition of the same thing, to shew the importance of the duty,
this is apparent in the frequent repetition of the same thing, to show the importance of the duty,
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and the necessity of doing it without delay; for when God saith, Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out, go ye out:
and the necessity of doing it without Delay; for when God Says, Depart you, depart you, go you out, go you out:
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is not this as much as if he had said, make no delay, tarry not, march away with all speed? the reason of this earnestnes to presse us to all diligence in this departure is two-fold.
is not this as much as if he had said, make no Delay, tarry not, march away with all speed? the reason of this earnestness to press us to all diligence in this departure is twofold.
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The first is, the danger wherein we may be, if we stay long in Babylon: this is declared more expressely in the Revelation, chap. 14 ver. 4. Come ye out of her, (namely, Babylon) my people; that ye be not partaker of her sinnes,
The First is, the danger wherein we may be, if we stay long in Babylon: this is declared more expressly in the Revelation, chap. 14 ver. 4. Come you out of her, (namely, Babylon) my people; that you be not partaker of her Sins,
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and that ye receive not of her plagues; and that you receive not of her plagues;
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the danger is, that if we make any stay in Babylon, we may be infected with her sins,
the danger is, that if we make any stay in Babylon, we may be infected with her Sins,
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and be involved in her plagues;
and be involved in her plagues;
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being called away, if we obey not, we can promise to our selves no protection, either from sinne, or from the punishment thereof;
being called away, if we obey not, we can promise to our selves no protection, either from sin, or from the punishment thereof;
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and the danger of being overtaken with the punishment is great, because it is said that it shall be very suddain,
and the danger of being overtaken with the punishment is great, Because it is said that it shall be very sudden,
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when she shall think her self most secure, and safe, then in a moment, in one dry her plagues shall come,
when she shall think her self most secure, and safe, then in a moment, in one dry her plagues shall come,
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even in their perfection, Isa. 47, 8, 9. therefore it is very dangerous to make any delayes.even in their perfection, Isaiah 47, 8, 9. Therefore it is very dangerous to make any delays.
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Besides the danger of the event of a slow departure; there is another cause why the call is so earnest;
Beside the danger of the event of a slow departure; there is Another cause why the call is so earnest;
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namely, the dulnes of our inclination to; and the aversenes of our minde from the resolution of this march and removall:
namely, the dulness of our inclination to; and the averseness of our mind from the resolution of this march and removal:
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We cānot naturally apprehend the dāger wherein we are within Babylon: and not being sensible thereof, we finde no cause of fear;
We cannot naturally apprehend the danger wherein we Are within Babylon: and not being sensible thereof, we find no cause of Fear;
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and so cannot resolve to flee; nay, we love to stay there where we are accustomed.
and so cannot resolve to flee; nay, we love to stay there where we Are accustomed.
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You may see a cleer example of this in Lot; He was a godly man; he was told by the Angels, that Sodom should be destroyed; he did beleeve the warning;
You may see a clear Exampl of this in Lot; He was a godly man; he was told by the Angels, that Sodom should be destroyed; he did believe the warning;
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and in his former conversation amongst the Sodomites, he found no delight, but grief of soul:
and in his former Conversation among the Sodomites, he found no delight, but grief of soul:
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Yet for all this, when it came to a suddain removall, he could not get his matters dispatched,
Yet for all this, when it Come to a sudden removal, he could not get his matters dispatched,
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nor come to his march from thence, till the Angels forced him in a manner away;
nor come to his march from thence, till the Angels forced him in a manner away;
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for the Text saith, they took him by the hand, and set him without the City, Gen. 19. 16. and then when he was gone, his wife having received a command not to look back, could not refrain to expresse her inclination towards Sodom; although she could not be ignorant of the prohibition.
for the Text Says, they took him by the hand, and Set him without the city, Gen. 19. 16. and then when he was gone, his wife having received a command not to look back, could not refrain to express her inclination towards Sodom; although she could not be ignorant of the prohibition.
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This then doth manifest the strong bent of our desires to remain in Babylon; which by this earnest call the Spirit doth endeavour to overcome in us;
This then does manifest the strong bent of our Desires to remain in Babylon; which by this earnest call the Spirit does endeavour to overcome in us;
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even as Christ also doth upon the like occasion in few words warne us, Luk. 17. 32. saying, Remember Lots wife; to shew that in us there is a disposition to remain in Sodom, although we be strongly called out of it.
even as christ also does upon the like occasion in few words warn us, Luk. 17. 32. saying, remember Lots wife; to show that in us there is a disposition to remain in Sodom, although we be strongly called out of it.
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The words of the exhortation are cleer, and need no explication; The Doctrine to be gathered from them is this.
The words of the exhortation Are clear, and need no explication; The Doctrine to be gathered from them is this.
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That the great and main work of a Christian in this life is, to march away, That the great and main work of a Christian in this life is, to march away,
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and make a safe retreat from Babylon, to come to Jerusalem.and make a safe retreat from Babylon, to come to Jerusalem.
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To make good this truth, and to open the whole matter, I must here shew three things.
To make good this truth, and to open the Whole matter, I must Here show three things.
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1. What the mystery of Babylon is, in opposition to Jerusalem.
1. What the mystery of Babylon is, in opposition to Jerusalem.
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2. How all Christians are in a Babylonian captivity, whiles they are in this present world.
2. How all Christians Are in a Babylonian captivity, while they Are in this present world.
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3. How, notwithstanding this captivity, they may be marching away, and ever advancing towards Jerusalem.
3. How, notwithstanding this captivity, they may be marching away, and ever advancing towards Jerusalem.
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Concerning Babylon to lay open the mystery thereof, in opposition to Jerusalem; we must first observe the literall truth of both these Cities;
Concerning Babylon to lay open the mystery thereof, in opposition to Jerusalem; we must First observe the literal truth of both these Cities;
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and then take up from thence that wherein the mystery doth stand.
and then take up from thence that wherein the mystery does stand.
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The first originall of the City and Tower of Babylon, is reported in the eleventh Chapter of Genesis; the substance of the story is this.
The First original of the city and Tower of Babylon, is reported in the eleventh Chapter of Genesis; the substance of the story is this.
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That mankinde after the flood being of one language, did designe to build a tower, whose top should reach unto Heaven,
That mankind After the flood being of one language, did Design to built a tower, whose top should reach unto Heaven,
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and a city by it, to get themselves a name, lest they should be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole Earth.
and a City by it, to get themselves a name, lest they should be scattered abroad upon the face of the Whole Earth.
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This purpose did miscarry by a judgement of God upon the builders, whose language God did confound,
This purpose did miscarry by a judgement of God upon the Builders, whose language God did confound,
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and so scattered them abroad over the Earth, whence the place did get the name Babel or Babylon, which signifieth, confusion:
and so scattered them abroad over the Earth, whence the place did get the name Babel or Babylon, which signifies, confusion:
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after this scattering of the first builders of Babel, the foundations of the City being only laid;
After this scattering of the First Builders of Babel, the foundations of the city being only laid;
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in processe of time it was built by Nimrod, who in it began the first Monarchy of the world;
in process of time it was built by Nimrod, who in it began the First Monarchy of the world;
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which continued there, till it came to its highest perfection in the dayes of Nebuchadnezzar. This Nebuchadnezzar was the man that took Jerusalem by force, burnt it with fire,
which continued there, till it Come to its highest perfection in the days of Nebuchadnezzar. This Nebuchadnezzar was the man that took Jerusalem by force, burned it with fire,
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and transported the people thereof into Babylon, and the vessels of the Lords house, into the house of his gods.
and transported the people thereof into Babylon, and the vessels of the lords house, into the house of his God's.
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Now Jerusalem, which he did conquerand subdue, was the Mother-City of the Jewish Nation, the place where God had put his name amongst his people;
Now Jerusalem, which he did conquerand subdue, was the Mother-city of the Jewish nation, the place where God had put his name among his people;
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there was his Temple where his publike ▪ worship was observed;
there was his Temple where his public ▪ worship was observed;
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and as long as the Nation did keep the ordinances and the lawes of their God, they were in safety under Gods protection:
and as long as the nation did keep the ordinances and the laws of their God, they were in safety under God's protection:
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but when they fell away from him, he gave them up unto the hands of their enemies, to be afflicted by them:
but when they fell away from him, he gave them up unto the hands of their enemies, to be afflicted by them:
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and amongst others, the King of Babylon was the heaviest enemy that ever they had; nor was the City of Jerusalem ever taken from them by any, before Nebuchadnezzar.
and among Others, the King of Babylon was the Heaviest enemy that ever they had; nor was the city of Jerusalem ever taken from them by any, before Nebuchadnezzar.
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The mystery which is to be discovered in the opposition of these two Cities and states, must be observed from that wherein the property of their different constitutions doth stand,
The mystery which is to be discovered in the opposition of these two Cities and states, must be observed from that wherein the property of their different constitutions does stand,
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as it is universall to all of the same kinde:
as it is universal to all of the same kind:
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as then by the City of Jerusalem the frame and nature of the Church of God is set forth;
as then by the city of Jerusalem the frame and nature of the Church of God is Set forth;
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so by Babylon is set forth the frame and nature of humane worldly societies.
so by Babylon is Set forth the frame and nature of humane worldly societies.
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In the state and condition of Jerusalem we finde all the properties of the true Church of God:
In the state and condition of Jerusalem we find all the properties of the true Church of God:
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and in the state and condition of Babylon, we finde all the properties of the Kingdoms of this world.
and in the state and condition of Babylon, we find all the properties of the Kingdoms of this world.
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Jerusalem, (this name) doth signify the vision of peace, to shew, that no where but in the Church and people of God the way to true peace can be known or followed, Jerusalem, (this name) does signify the vision of peace, to show, that no where but in the Church and people of God the Way to true peace can be known or followed,
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and that none but such as enjoy the true ordinances of God, and keep his Covenant and statutes, can hope for peace, either in this world,
and that none but such as enjoy the true ordinances of God, and keep his Covenant and statutes, can hope for peace, either in this world,
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or in that which is to come.
or in that which is to come.
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And the name Babylon, doth signifie confusion and disorder, to shew, that all the wayes of men wherein they respect not God,
And the name Babylon, does signify confusion and disorder, to show, that all the ways of men wherein they respect not God,
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but follow their own designes, come to confusion and disorder.
but follow their own designs, come to confusion and disorder.
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For the mystery of Babylon is to be seen in the counsells and endeavours of the first builders of the Tower and City after the flood;
For the mystery of Babylon is to be seen in the Counsels and endeavours of the First Builders of the Tower and city After the flood;
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they took counsell among themselves, without any respect unto God;
they took counsel among themselves, without any respect unto God;
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they resolved upon a course to preserve and secure themselves, and did endeavour in a rationall way, by their own industry to bring it to passe.
they resolved upon a course to preserve and secure themselves, and did endeavour in a rational Way, by their own industry to bring it to pass.
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This is the way of all naturall men in all their undertakings, they never look to God in their purposes, they minde only themselves,
This is the Way of all natural men in all their undertakings, they never look to God in their Purposes, they mind only themselves,
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and trust to nothing but to their own strength and abilities, and to those contrivances which, according to their policy, they have laid down to be followed.
and trust to nothing but to their own strength and abilities, and to those contrivances which, according to their policy, they have laid down to be followed.
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But the mystery of Godlines is to be seen in the counsells and endeavours of the true Citizens of Jerusalem; whose whole life was to be a perpetuall dependence upon God, in obeying his will:
But the mystery of Godliness is to be seen in the Counsels and endeavours of the true Citizens of Jerusalem; whose Whole life was to be a perpetual dependence upon God, in obeying his will:
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all their counsell was to be taken from the oracle which he had set amongst them;
all their counsel was to be taken from the oracle which he had Set among them;
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and all their endeavours were to be undertaken in his, and not in their own strength.
and all their endeavours were to be undertaken in his, and not in their own strength.
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The mystery then of Babylon doth consist chiefly in this;
The mystery then of Babylon does consist chiefly in this;
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That it is the method or way of Government which naturall reason doth suggest unto worldly men, to secure themselves from danger, to get themselves a name upon Earth,
That it is the method or Way of Government which natural reason does suggest unto worldly men, to secure themselves from danger, to get themselves a name upon Earth,
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and to subdue others unto their power, after their own will.
and to subdue Others unto their power, After their own will.
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But the mystery of Jerusalem is the way of government which the Word of God doth prescribe unto spirituall men, to assure them of Gods favour, to get their names written in Heaven, to shew themselves servants unto all men through love, not intending to bring any under their power,
But the mystery of Jerusalem is the Way of government which the Word of God does prescribe unto spiritual men, to assure them of God's favour, to get their names written in Heaven, to show themselves Servants unto all men through love, not intending to bring any under their power,
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but all to the obedience of the will of God in Christ.
but all to the Obedience of the will of God in christ.
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To open the whole mystery more fully, we must understand that it lyes between the two wayes of government;
To open the Whole mystery more Fully, we must understand that it lies between the two ways of government;
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which are to be compared in foure things; in their Principles; in their ends; in their means to attain those ends;
which Are to be compared in foure things; in their Principles; in their ends; in their means to attain those ends;
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and in their manner of dealing with their subjects in the use of those means.
and in their manner of dealing with their subject's in the use of those means.
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The principle of the Babylonian government, is that Idol which Polititians call the Reason of state, or the Interest of state, upon which,
The principle of the Babylonian government, is that Idol which Politicians call the Reason of state, or the Interest of state, upon which,
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as upon an Axel-tree, all the wheels of government runne in the mindes of states-men.
as upon an Axeltree, all the wheels of government run in the minds of statesmen.
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This is that secret which in the brest of the governours of this world doth rule their counsells;
This is that secret which in the breast of the Governors of this world does Rule their Counsels;
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and at the best it is nothing else, but some maxime or conclusion of government, which a naturall worldly wise man, upon the rationall consideration of all outward circumstances of affairs, is able to finde out for his own advantage.
and At the best it is nothing Else, but Some maxim or conclusion of government, which a natural worldly wise man, upon the rational consideration of all outward Circumstances of affairs, is able to find out for his own advantage.
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But the principle of the government of the City of God, is nothing else but the will of God;
But the principle of the government of the city of God, is nothing Else but the will of God;
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and the great maxime of state, whereupon all the governmēt is grounded, is nothing else but this, That the Tenour of the Covenant between God and us in Christ may be fulfilled.
and the great maxim of state, whereupon all the government is grounded, is nothing Else but this, That the Tenor of the Covenant between God and us in christ may be fulfilled.
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The end of the Babylonian government, that is, the aim which wordlings have in the governing of states, is three-fold.
The end of the Babylonian government, that is, the aim which worldlings have in the governing of states, is threefold.
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First, they aim at a being, which is a condition of safety, plenty and ease for themselves and their subjects.
First, they aim At a being, which is a condition of safety, plenty and ease for themselves and their subject's.
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Secondly, they aim at a well-being, which is a condition of credit, splendour and renown, not to be thought lesse then any of their neighbours.
Secondly, they aim At a well-being, which is a condition of credit, splendour and renown, not to be Thought less then any of their neighbours.
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Thirdly, they aim at an absolute being, which is a condition of power, and command at will;
Thirdly, they aim At an absolute being, which is a condition of power, and command At will;
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to have all things without controll in subjection to themselves:
to have all things without control in subjection to themselves:
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for naturally all government doth tend to an absolutenes of superiority, and cannot rest till it arrive to it.
for naturally all government does tend to an absoluteness of superiority, and cannot rest till it arrive to it.
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But the end of the government of the City of God is this; to bring the Saints to have communion with God.
But the end of the government of the city of God is this; to bring the Saints to have communion with God.
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The Apostle John doth tell us his end wherefore he did administer the Apostolicall charge;
The Apostle John does tell us his end Wherefore he did administer the Apostolical charge;
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namely, that we should have fellowship with them that were Apostles, and truly (saith he) our fellowship is with the Father,
namely, that we should have fellowship with them that were Apostles, and truly (Says he) our fellowship is with the Father,
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and with his Sonne Jesus Christ, 1 Joh. 1. 3. Pauls end and aim was to present every man perfect in Christ Jesus, Col. 1. 28. and when the true Jerusalem shall be established, this end shall be attained;and with his Son jesus christ, 1 John 1. 3. Paul's end and aim was to present every man perfect in christ jesus, Col. 1. 28. and when the true Jerusalem shall be established, this end shall be attained;
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for it shall be the Tabernacle of God with men, who will dwell with them,
for it shall be the Tabernacle of God with men, who will dwell with them,
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and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God, Revel. 21. 3. which is the only true happines of the soul;and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God, Revel. 21. 3. which is the only true happiness of the soul;
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for in Gods presence is fulnes of joy: and at his right hand are pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16. 11.for in God's presence is fullness of joy: and At his right hand Are pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16. 11.
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Thus then the Babylonian state doth aim at a temporall happines, such as men use to imagine unto themselves in this world,
Thus then the Babylonian state does aim At a temporal happiness, such as men use to imagine unto themselves in this world,
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for their contentation (which yet is never attained) But all the contentation of the children of God is obtained in having communion with him,
for their contentation (which yet is never attained) But all the contentation of the children of God is obtained in having communion with him,
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and seeing him, Psal. 4. 6. The worldling saith, who will shew us any good? But the childe of God doth answer, Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us,
and seeing him, Psalm 4. 6. The worldling Says, who will show us any good? But the child of God does answer, Lord, lift thou up the Light of thy countenance upon us,
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for thou wilt make me more glad thereby, then when their corne and wine increaseth. for thou wilt make me more glad thereby, then when their corn and wine increases.
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The means by which the state of Babylon doth compasse the ends which it proposeth unto it self, are chiefly two:
The means by which the state of Babylon does compass the ends which it Proposeth unto it self, Are chiefly two:
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Policie, and Power. The greatnes of this world doth walk upon these two leggs. Rabsakeh doth acknowledge that counsell and strength are for warre: Policy, and Power. The greatness of this world does walk upon these two legs. Rabsakeh does acknowledge that counsel and strength Are for war:
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and all the states of this world are states of warre; for there is no peace to the wicked, saith the Lord, Isa. 48. 22. By policy, we understand all the contrivances of humane wit and reason to compasse self-ends:
and all the states of this world Are states of war; for there is no peace to the wicked, Says the Lord, Isaiah 48. 22. By policy, we understand all the contrivances of humane wit and reason to compass self-ends:
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and whether the contrivance be fair or foul; if it but reach the end, it will serve the turne of a naturall states-man.
and whither the contrivance be fair or foul; if it but reach the end, it will serve the turn of a natural statesman.
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Babylon doth boast of her wisdom, Isa. 47. 10, 12, 13. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge hath perverted thee, saith the Prophet:Babylon does boast of her Wisdom, Isaiah 47. 10, 12, 13. Thy Wisdom and thy knowledge hath perverted thee, Says the Prophet:
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and immediately before, Thou hast trusted in thy wickednes: thou hast said, None seeth me. The men of this world lay their plots deep:
and immediately before, Thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None sees me. The men of this world lay their plots deep:
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they seek deep to hide their counsell from the Lord, their works are in the dark, they seek deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, their works Are in the dark,
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and they say, Who seeth us? who knoweth us? Isa. 29. 15. But the children of light delight to walk in the light,and they say, Who sees us? who Knoweth us? Isaiah 29. 15. But the children of Light delight to walk in the Light,
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and in the presence of their God, to doe all things openly, because they know that nothing is hid but it shall be revealed.
and in the presence of their God, to do all things openly, Because they know that nothing is hid but it shall be revealed.
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The counsells of Babylon are not only such as proceed from the principles of naturall truth, honest,
The Counsels of Babylon Are not only such as proceed from the principles of natural truth, honest,
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and justice, whereunto all pretend for their own ends;
and Justice, whereunto all pretend for their own ends;
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but such as admit of all craft, subtilty and deceit, nay of witch-craft, sorceries and inchantments, Stand now with thine inchantments,
but such as admit of all craft, subtlety and deceit, nay of witchcraft, sorceries and enchantments, Stand now with thine enchantments,
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and the multitude of thy sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth, saith the Prophet.and the multitude of thy sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth, Says the Prophet.
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And this is the finall result of all humane deceits and policies which tend to wickednes, Satan becomes their oracle.
And this is the final result of all humane Deceits and policies which tend to wickedness, Satan becomes their oracle.
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The power of Babylon is all the riches, the strength, and the authority which it can purchase to make it self considerable;
The power of Babylon is all the riches, the strength, and the Authority which it can purchase to make it self considerable;
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whereby it doth exalt it self in comparison of others, and what with allurements on the one side,
whereby it does exalt it self in comparison of Others, and what with allurements on the one side,
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and with terrours on the other, or with actuall violence it laboureth to bring all into subjection to it self.
and with terrors on the other, or with actual violence it Laboureth to bring all into subjection to it self.
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But the means by which the City of God doth compasse the end of her government, are also two,
But the means by which the city of God does compass the end of her government, Are also two,
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namely, the word and the spirit: This is my Covenant with them, saith the Lord, my Spirit which is upon thee,
namely, the word and the Spirit: This is my Covenant with them, Says the Lord, my Spirit which is upon thee,
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and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed,
and my words which I have put in thy Mouth, shall not depart out of thy Mouth, nor out of the Mouth of thy seed,
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nor out of the mouth of thy seeds seed. The Covenant on Gods part is to furnish his Church with the Word and Spirit;nor out of the Mouth of thy seeds seed. The Covenant on God's part is to furnish his Church with the Word and Spirit;
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these are the two guides of truth, to lead all that come to God in all his truth by these two;
these Are the two guides of truth, to led all that come to God in all his truth by these two;
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namely, through the spirit according to the word: the Church is setled in a way of government under Christ, with diversities of offices,
namely, through the Spirit according to the word: the Church is settled in a Way of government under christ, with diversities of Offices,
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and differences of gifts, of administrations, and of operations answerable thereunto; the office of ministring the Word and Sacraments;
and differences of Gifts, of administrations, and of operations answerable thereunto; the office of ministering the Word and Sacraments;
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the office of ruling and overseeing the flock, the office of distributing unto the necessities of the Saints, are the principall and ordinary means of bringing the Citizens of Jerusalem to have communion with God.
the office of ruling and overseeing the flock, the office of distributing unto the necessities of the Saints, Are the principal and ordinary means of bringing the Citizens of Jerusalem to have communion with God.
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The administration of Instruction, of Exhortation, of Comfort, of Reproof, and of Correction in the way of government, judgement and discipline, by the use of the keys of the Kingdome of Heaven, to shut it upon the refractory,
The administration of Instruction, of Exhortation, of Comfort, of Reproof, and of Correction in the Way of government, judgement and discipline, by the use of the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, to shut it upon the refractory,
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and to open it unto the penitent sinners, are the duties of those to whom the offices are committed;
and to open it unto the penitent Sinners, Are the duties of those to whom the Offices Are committed;
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all which they must doe, not in a Lordly way, but according to the rule,
all which they must do, not in a Lordly Way, but according to the Rule,
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as stewards of the mysteries and manifold gifts and graces of God, ordained for the edification of the Children of God in the household of Faith.
as Stewards of the Mysteres and manifold Gifts and graces of God, ordained for the edification of the Children of God in the household of Faith.
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The manner of dealing which Babylon useth towards her subjects, is that which men use towards beasts:
The manner of dealing which Babylon uses towards her subject's, is that which men use towards beasts:
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she rideth upon the beast, I understand this of the beastly part of humane nature, (for the corruption of our nature in that which is sensuall and carnall doth put us in the case and condition of beasts to be ruled and governed as they are) this way of ruling men as beasts, is practised,
she rides upon the beast, I understand this of the beastly part of humane nature, (for the corruption of our nature in that which is sensual and carnal does put us in the case and condition of beasts to be ruled and governed as they Are) this Way of ruling men as beasts, is practised,
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when with absolute power she doth bring her subjects unto absolute obedience;
when with absolute power she does bring her subject's unto absolute Obedience;
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when they are bound to doe all by an implicite faith ignorantly, only because she doth command it to be done;
when they Are bound to do all by an implicit faith ignorantly, only Because she does command it to be done;
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even as a horse turneth this or that way, only because he that rideth on him doth draw the bridle to the right or left hand.
even as a horse turns this or that Way, only Because he that rides on him does draw the bridle to the right or left hand.
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When they are led by baits and sensuall allurements of pleasure, or profit, or imaginary greatnes;
When they Are led by baits and sensual allurements of pleasure, or profit, or imaginary greatness;
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and when they are over-awed with the whip and the spurre, and driven to doe whatsoever she doth please, without any respect to reason or conscience for their own good,
and when they Are overawed with the whip and the spur, and driven to do whatsoever she does please, without any respect to reason or conscience for their own good,
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but only to exalt her greatnes in this world. And this is the way of all humane government, which is meerly naturall;
but only to exalt her greatness in this world. And this is the Way of all humane government, which is merely natural;
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nay, the use of naturall reason, as it reflecteth upon outward things without respect unto God, doth teach the great ones of this world none other way to deal with their subjects:
nay, the use of natural reason, as it reflecteth upon outward things without respect unto God, does teach the great ones of this world none other Way to deal with their subject's:
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and herein the great Romish whore of Babylon, the Mother of Fornication, hath outstript all the rest of the Earth in policy,
and herein the great Romish whore of Babylon, the Mother of Fornication, hath outstripped all the rest of the Earth in policy,
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and shewed to all the Kings of the earth, the depth of the mystery of iniquity in this government,
and showed to all the Kings of the earth, the depth of the mystery of iniquity in this government,
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so that they have drunk out of the cup of her fornications, and their statesmen have committed adultery with her.
so that they have drunk out of the cup of her fornications, and their statesmen have committed adultery with her.
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But the manner of dealing which is used in the City of God towards the inhabitants of Jerusalem, is not at all Arbitrary, it is altogether Legall;
But the manner of dealing which is used in the city of God towards the inhabitants of Jerusalem, is not At all Arbitrary, it is altogether Legal;
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there is but one Lawgiver, Jesus Christ;
there is but one Lawgiver, jesus christ;
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and under him the government is to be administred, even as he himself when he was in the flesh, did behave himself in the administration thereof towards his subjects.
and under him the government is to be administered, even as he himself when he was in the Flesh, did behave himself in the administration thereof towards his subject's.
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He was not as a Lord over them;
He was not as a Lord over them;
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but as their servant in love, to admit of them, and to receive them to the glory of God.
but as their servant in love, to admit of them, and to receive them to the glory of God.
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His way of dealing was to inlighten their understandings, to exhort them, and to lead them forth in the way wherein they were to walk, and to go before them.
His Way of dealing was to inlighten their understandings, to exhort them, and to led them forth in the Way wherein they were to walk, and to go before them.
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By this rule all the officers of his Kingdom are to walk towards his servants: all his true servants are his members;
By this Rule all the Officers of his Kingdom Are to walk towards his Servants: all his true Servants Are his members;
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and these have as great a right in him, as those whom he hath made rulers over them;
and these have as great a right in him, as those whom he hath made Rulers over them;
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in him they are all but fellow-servants and Brethren;
in him they Are all but Fellow servants and Brothers;
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and the meanest of them, in case of any offence, may call the greatest, nay though he were an Apostle, (yea,
and the Meanest of them, in case of any offence, may call the greatest, nay though he were an Apostle, (yea,
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and the chiefest of the Apostles, as we see it fell out in Acts chap. 11.) to an account;
and the chiefest of the Apostles, as we see it fell out in Acts chap. 11.) to an account;
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to shew the grounds and reason of his proceeding in any matter:
to show the grounds and reason of his proceeding in any matter:
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and to this effect Thrones of judgement are set, even Thrones of the house of D•vid within Jerusalem ▪ By the means of these thrones all the liberties and priviledges of the Children of God are preserved;
and to this Effect Thrones of judgement Are Set, even Thrones of the house of D•vid within Jerusalem ▪ By the means of these thrones all the Liberties and privileges of the Children of God Are preserved;
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and none (for all are alike accountable to them) is suffered to live and doe what he pleaseth in an Arbitrary way,
and none (for all Are alike accountable to them) is suffered to live and do what he Pleases in an Arbitrary Way,
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whether he be high or low, to the throne of Christ he must stoop, or be broken to pieces with a rod of Iron, Psal. 2. 7, 8, 9.
whither he be high or low, to the throne of christ he must stoop, or be broken to Pieces with a rod of Iron, Psalm 2. 7, 8, 9.
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Thus you see the difference, and the opposition of the two mysteries, of the spirituall, and of the wordly government;
Thus you see the difference, and the opposition of the two Mysteres, of the spiritual, and of the wordly government;
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the one reflecting immediatly upon the souls of men; the other upon their bodies and bodily state;
the one reflecting immediately upon the Souls of men; the other upon their bodies and bodily state;
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and reaching no further in the utmost extent thereof. I have done with the first point.
and reaching no further in the utmost extent thereof. I have done with the First point.
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The second thing which I am to make apparent, for the proof of the principall Doctrine, is this;
The second thing which I am to make apparent, for the proof of the principal Doctrine, is this;
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That all Christians whiles they are in this world, are under this Babylonian captivity in some sort.
That all Christians while they Are in this world, Are under this Babylonian captivity in Some sort.
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To make this good, the foundation of the mystery of Babylon, which is universall, is to be discovered;
To make this good, the Foundation of the mystery of Babylon, which is universal, is to be discovered;
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and this is nothing else, but the universall corruption of the soul of man in his conscience, will, reason,
and this is nothing Else, but the universal corruption of the soul of man in his conscience, will, reason,
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and all the inferi•• faculties thereof;
and all the inferi•• faculties thereof;
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and the want of power in the superiour faculties, to rule and subject the imaginations and affections unto the will of God.
and the want of power in the superior faculties, to Rule and Subject the Imaginations and affections unto the will of God.
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This corruption was brought in by Adams fall into our nature; he affected an Independent power from God to be his equall;
This corruption was brought in by Adams fallen into our nature; he affected an Independent power from God to be his equal;
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and suffering his lusts to break forth against the will of God, he brought himself and all mankinde of his posterity, into disorder and confusion;
and suffering his Lustiest to break forth against the will of God, he brought himself and all mankind of his posterity, into disorder and confusion;
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for as he did at first, so all men doe still, and in every thing they affect to be absolute within themselves,
for as he did At First, so all men do still, and in every thing they affect to be absolute within themselves,
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and over others to have power to rule:
and over Others to have power to Rule:
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Th• spirit which is in us, saith the Apostle, doth cover to •nvy: and from this spirit of envy doth proceed all our Babyl••i•• disorder and confusion, all our ambition; Th• Spirit which is in us, Says the Apostle, does cover to •nvy: and from this Spirit of envy does proceed all our Babyl••i•• disorder and confusion, all our ambition;
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lust and strife •ll Christ then have •ully destroyed the works of the Devil in our nature,
lust and strife •ll christ then have •ully destroyed the works of the devil in our nature,
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and conversation one towards another, no man shall be freed frō some part of the bondage of this Babylonian captivity:
and Conversation one towards Another, no man shall be freed from Some part of the bondage of this Babylonian captivity:
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because as it is rooted in the naturall faculties of every mans soul, so of necessity it must break forth and fructifie, in all the states and employments of every mans life.
Because as it is rooted in the natural faculties of every men soul, so of necessity it must break forth and fructify, in all the states and employments of every men life.
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Except then a man can live in the flesh without all relations unto other men: that is to say,
Except then a man can live in the Flesh without all relations unto other men: that is to say,
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First, without being under a Magistrate that in civill matters shall rule his subjects by the principles,
First, without being under a Magistrate that in civil matters shall Rule his subject's by the principles,
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for the ends, by the means, and in the wayes of worldly government.
for the ends, by the means, and in the ways of worldly government.
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Secondly, without being under a Ministery, where men are in gifts, graces, offices, and administrations, lesse able then Christ and his Apostles in the wayes of spirituall government.
Secondly, without being under a Ministry, where men Are in Gifts, graces, Offices, and administrations, less able then christ and his Apostles in the ways of spiritual government.
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Thirdly, without being under some dependences of these two, such as are in the common wealth, the Courts of Justice, the governments of places in time of peace and warre, the ordinances of trades and merchandises by Sea and Land, which are brought to any humane ▪ rules.
Thirdly, without being under Some dependences of these two, such as Are in the Common wealth, the Courts of justice, the governments of places in time of peace and war, the ordinances of trades and merchandises by Sea and Land, which Are brought to any humane ▪ rules.
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And in the Church the dependences are: the constitution of Families;
And in the Church the dependences Are: the constitution of Families;
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the education of Children in Schooles, and the trades of all manner of learning and sciences, (which I call trades,
the education of Children in Schools, and the trades of all manner of learning and sciences, (which I call trades,
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because amongst men sciences are used as trades and monopolies in all the parts thereof.)
Because among men sciences Are used as trades and monopolies in all the parts thereof.)
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Except, I say, a man can live in the flesh without some relation, or subordination unto any of these;
Except, I say, a man can live in the Flesh without Some Relation, or subordination unto any of these;
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it is unpossible for him, to be free from this Babylonian captivity. One proof may suffic• for all;
it is unpossible for him, to be free from this Babylonian captivity. One proof may suffic• for all;
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and that is the whole book of Ecclesiast••, where the preacher Solomon having tryed all things in this world, to see what he could finde in them;
and that is the Whole book of Ecclesiast••, where the preacher Solomon having tried all things in this world, to see what he could find in them;
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doth tell us, that he found nothing else, but vanity of vanities, and an endlesse vexation of spirit.
does tell us, that he found nothing Else, but vanity of vanities, and an endless vexation of Spirit.
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And the Apostle speaking of the whole creation, tells us in like manner, that it doth groan and travell in pai•, till it be delivered from the bondage of corruption,
And the Apostle speaking of the Whole creation, tells us in like manner, that it does groan and travel in pai•, till it be Delivered from the bondage of corruption,
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and the subjection unto vanity wherein it is. Nor doth he except the Saints from the same condition;and the subjection unto vanity wherein it is. Nor does he except the Saints from the same condition;
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for they also groan within themselves, waiting for the redemption of their bodies, from this Babylon wherein we live, till they come to the enjoyment of the glorious liberty of the Sonnes of God.
for they also groan within themselves, waiting for the redemption of their bodies, from this Babylon wherein we live, till they come to the enjoyment of the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
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And this may suffice for the second point; the third thing which was to be made good, is this;
And this may suffice for the second point; the third thing which was to be made good, is this;
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That although we are thus involved and intangled under the power of this Babylonian captivity, that neverthelesse the way is open for us to march away from thence, That although we Are thus involved and entangled under the power of this Babylonian captivity, that nevertheless the Way is open for us to march away from thence,
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and come to the sp•rituall Jerusalem, which is the Mother of all Saints. To make this good, I need no other proof then the words of my Text;and come to the sp•rituall Jerusalem, which is the Mother of all Saints. To make this good, I need no other proof then the words of my Text;
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which holding forth so earnest an exhortation, shew that it is Gods intention the thing should be done:
which holding forth so earnest an exhortation, show that it is God's intention the thing should be done:
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and if it should be done by Gods intention, then it may be done;
and if it should be done by God's intention, then it may be done;
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nor is it a legall commandement, which is of things impossible for us to doe of our selves;
nor is it a Legal Commandment, which is of things impossible for us to do of our selves;
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but it is an evangelicall commandement, to which a promise of grace made unto beleevers is alwayes adjoyned, which doth make the work possible.
but it is an Evangelical Commandment, to which a promise of grace made unto believers is always adjoined, which does make the work possible.
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The commandement is, besides that of the Revelation, chap. 18. 4. Come out of her my people, &c. very much pressed upon us in two places.
The Commandment is, beside that of the Revelation, chap. 18. 4. Come out of her my people, etc. very much pressed upon us in two places.
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The first is, Rom. 12. 1, 2, I beseech you, brethren, (saith the Apostle) by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God; which is your reasonable service;
The First is, Rom. 12. 1, 2, I beseech you, brothers, (Says the Apostle) by the Mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God; which is your reasonable service;
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and be ye not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minde. and be you not conformed to this world, but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind.
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Now that this is not impossible unto the beleever, is apparent; because God hath promised, Ezek. 11. 19. I will put a new spirit within you;
Now that this is not impossible unto the believer, is apparent; Because God hath promised, Ezekiel 11. 19. I will put a new Spirit within you;
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therefore seeing God doth undertake the work, it is not impossible. The second place is paralell unto my Text, and a commentary thereon to explain it;
Therefore seeing God does undertake the work, it is not impossible. The second place is parallel unto my Text, and a commentary thereon to explain it;
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it is in 2 Cor. 6. 14, 15, 16, 17. where the Apostle doth set forth this duty,
it is in 2 Cor. 6. 14, 15, 16, 17. where the Apostle does Set forth this duty,
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as the main tenour o• Gods Covenant with us. He bringeth in God speaking to us, and offering himself, that he will receive us,
as the main tenor o• God's Covenant with us. He brings in God speaking to us, and offering himself, that he will receive us,
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and dwell with us, and be to us as a Father, and make us his Children;
and dwell with us, and be to us as a Father, and make us his Children;
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upon this condition, that we shall but separate our selves from the darknesse, the unrighteousnes, the uncleannes,
upon this condition, that we shall but separate our selves from the darkness, the unrighteousness, the uncleanness,
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and the Belial of this world, to come to the light, to the righteousnes, and to the holines of Christ;
and the Belial of this world, to come to the Light, to the righteousness, and to the holiness of christ;
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whereupon in the beginning of the seventh Chapter he inferreth this exhortation;
whereupon in the beginning of the seventh Chapter he infers this exhortation;
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Therefore let us cleanse our selves from all filthines of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holinesse in the fear of God. Therefore let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.
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From all which, the Doctrine which I did offer unto you from the Text, is to be concluded thus;
From all which, the Doctrine which I did offer unto you from the Text, is to be concluded thus;
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that it is evident that the main and great work of a Christian in this life, is, to march away and make a safe retreat from Babylon, to come to Jerusalem.
that it is evident that the main and great work of a Christian in this life, is, to march away and make a safe retreat from Babylon, to come to Jerusalem.
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The Apostle Act. 2. 40. as soon as the first converts had given their names up unto Christ, doth presse this duty upon them;
The Apostle Act. 2. 40. as soon as the First converts had given their names up unto christ, does press this duty upon them;
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Save your selves from this untoward generation, as being the main thing by them to be intended.Save your selves from this untoward generation, as being the main thing by them to be intended.
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The reason why this is to be counted the great and main work, is this; because herein is the fulfilling of the intent of all the promises of the Gospel.
The reason why this is to be counted the great and main work, is this; Because herein is the fulfilling of the intent of all the promises of the Gospel.
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For the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1. 4. doth tell us, that all the precious promises are given to us to this end, that by them we should escape the corruption which is in the world through lust,
For the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1. 4. does tell us, that all the precious promises Are given to us to this end, that by them we should escape the corruption which is in the world through lust,
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and become partaker of the divine nature; and become partaker of the divine nature;
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which in effect is nothing else but to march away from Babylon, and come to the spirituall Jerusalem.
which in Effect is nothing Else but to march away from Babylon, and come to the spiritual Jerusalem.
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The use and application is, for exhortation and earnest entreaty;
The use and application is, for exhortation and earnest entreaty;
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That the resolution here recommended to the vessel-bearers of the Lord, may be seriously laid to heart,
That the resolution Here recommended to the vesselbearers of the Lord, may be seriously laid to heart,
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and carefully minded by every one of you that are here. If you think that the matter doth any way concern you;
and carefully minded by every one of you that Are Here. If you think that the matter does any Way concern you;
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then you ought not to slight the admonition; and if you think it any honour to be a vessel-bearer of the Lord;
then you ought not to slight the admonition; and if you think it any honour to be a vessel-bearer of the Lord;
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and if you conceive that God doth look after those whom he doth employ in honourable charges;
and if you conceive that God does look After those whom he does employ in honourable charges;
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then conceive also that it will be very necessary to settle your resolutions in a way answerable unto his call.
then conceive also that it will be very necessary to settle your resolutions in a Way answerable unto his call.
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If you can apprehend it any way dangerous to be in Babylon, then linger not to make an escape.
If you can apprehend it any Way dangerous to be in Babylon, then linger not to make an escape.
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And if the state of Jerusalem be the way to happines, then make haste to live in it;
And if the state of Jerusalem be the Way to happiness, then make haste to live in it;
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lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees, make straight paths unto your feet,
lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees, make straight paths unto your feet,
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and depart, O depart ye, go ye out of the midst of her, that bear the vessels of the Lord.
and depart, Oh depart you, go you out of the midst of her, that bear the vessels of the Lord.
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This every one is bound to doe for himself;
This every one is bound to do for himself;
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but such as are leaders of the flocks must intend to march before others, and direct them in the way.
but such as Are leaders of the flocks must intend to march before Others, and Direct them in the Way.
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The Prophet Jeremy in his fifth Chapter from ver. 4. to 9. doth represent unto us our condition,
The Prophet Jeremiah in his fifth Chapter from for. 4. to 9. does represent unto us our condition,
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and the duty of our rulers.
and the duty of our Rulers.
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Our condition is like to that of the Children of Israel and Judah, who are said to be going, and weeping,
Our condition is like to that of the Children of Israel and Judah, who Are said to be going, and weeping,
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and seeking the Lord their God. and seeking the Lord their God.
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This weare now doing in these dayes of our Humiliation chiefly, if there be at all any sincerity in us.
This wear now doing in these days of our Humiliation chiefly, if there be At all any sincerity in us.
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It is said of them, that they should ask the way to Zion with their faces thitherward;
It is said of them, that they should ask the Way to Zion with their faces thitherward;
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This I hope we are now doing.
This I hope we Are now doing.
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It is said, that they shall exhort one another, saying, come, let us joyne our selves unto the Lord, in a perpetuall Covenant that shall not be forgotten;
It is said, that they shall exhort one Another, saying, come, let us join our selves unto the Lord, in a perpetual Covenant that shall not be forgotten;
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This I hope we have done already. Then the distracted condition of the sheep being represented;
This I hope we have done already. Then the distracted condition of the sheep being represented;
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that their own shepherds had caused them to go astray, and turned them away on the mountains, that their own shepherd's had caused them to go astray, and turned them away on the Mountains,
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and that they had gone from mountain to mountain, and had forgotten their resting place: which was in former time, and is still in some sort our condition.and that they had gone from mountain to mountain, and had forgotten their resting place: which was in former time, and is still in Some sort our condition.
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All this being thus premised, the exhortation followeth, which I desire to make my words unto you at this time, Remove out of the midst of Babylon;
All this being thus premised, the exhortation follows, which I desire to make my words unto you At this time, Remove out of the midst of Babylon;
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go forth out of the midst of the Chaldeans; and be as the he-Goats before the flocks: go forth out of the midst of the Chaldeans; and be as the he-Goats before the flocks:
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to you that are in place this is spoken, be ye as the he-goats; the flocks are marching, go then before them.
to you that Are in place this is spoken, be you as the he-goats; the flocks Are marching, go then before them.
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And if you are fully minded to discharge this duty, even as it is by God himself recommended unto you;
And if you Are Fully minded to discharge this duty, even as it is by God himself recommended unto you;
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Let me again be your remembrancer on his behalf, and mention some publike cares which ought to be laid to heart.
Let me again be your remembrancer on his behalf, and mention Some public Cares which ought to be laid to heart.
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First, look to the house of God to settle it in good order; and then look to the further settlement of the civill state.
First, look to the house of God to settle it in good order; and then look to the further settlement of the civil state.
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Some men when they are put in minde of this, use to say, We must have a being,
some men when they Are put in mind of this, use to say, We must have a being,
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before we can intend a well-being: they mean by a well being, the settlement of Religion;
before we can intend a well-being: they mean by a well being, the settlement of Religion;
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and by a being, such a frame of the common wealth as they propose unto themselves:
and by a being, such a frame of the Common wealth as they propose unto themselves:
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but I say, that this is a false and preposterous method of proceeding;
but I say, that this is a false and preposterous method of proceeding;
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for it supposeth that there is no being in God, but that all our being is in this world;
for it Supposeth that there is no being in God, but that all our being is in this world;
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it makes Religion the accessory, and this present world the principall;
it makes Religion the accessory, and this present world the principal;
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but Christs Doctrine and exhortation is quite contrary, Mat. 6. 33. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and the righteousnes thereof,
but Christ Doctrine and exhortation is quite contrary, Mathew 6. 33. Seek you First the Kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof,
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and all other things shall be added unto you; and all other things shall be added unto you;
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but if you seek Gods Kingdom in the second place, you have no assurance that you shall get it,
but if you seek God's Kingdom in the second place, you have no assurance that you shall get it,
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nay, I will assure you that you shall lose it; and with it all your other purchases.
nay, I will assure you that you shall loose it; and with it all your other purchases.
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The Prophet Haggai, after the captivity of Babylon had to doe with men that spoke thus;
The Prophet Chaggai, After the captivity of Babylon had to do with men that spoke thus;
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The time that the Lords house should be built, is not yet come: But what doth God answer them;The time that the lords house should be built, is not yet come: But what does God answer them;
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is it time, saith he, for you to dwell in your houses, and to provide for your selves,
is it time, Says he, for you to dwell in your houses, and to provide for your selves,
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and is it not time to provide for my house? O let us not have cause to say so unto you, that God who doth so miraculously provide for you, should be so ill requi•ed by you.
and is it not time to provide for my house? O let us not have cause to say so unto you, that God who does so miraculously provide for you, should be so ill requi•ed by you.
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Let me then speak freely concerning the setling of the house of God amongst you,
Let me then speak freely Concerning the settling of the house of God among you,
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if you will have God to dwell in it, give him the priviledge which every one of you doth challenge in his own house,
if you will have God to dwell in it, give him the privilege which every one of you does challenge in his own house,
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namely, to be master in it; and to order it as you think good. Let me intreat that he may have this right in his house;
namely, to be master in it; and to order it as you think good. Let me entreat that he may have this right in his house;
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and you may be sure that all will be well. Holines becommeth the house of the Lord;
and you may be sure that all will be well. Holiness becomes the house of the Lord;
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and without holines no man shall see his face. and without holiness no man shall see his face.
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Here I have just cause to praise the Lord for your last vote and resolution, whereby this point of holines is much advanced, by the decree of removing all scandalous persons from the Communion of Saints:
Here I have just cause to praise the Lord for your last vote and resolution, whereby this point of holiness is much advanced, by the Decree of removing all scandalous Persons from the Communion of Saints:
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settle but the judicatories of particular Congregations, and let all the thrones of the whole house of David be erected;
settle but the Judges of particular Congregations, and let all the thrones of the Whole house of David be erected;
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and you shall finde that the fruit of righteousnes will be peace, and the work thereof, quietnesse and assurance for ever;
and you shall find that the fruit of righteousness will be peace, and the work thereof, quietness and assurance for ever;
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Isa. 32. 17. But where there is no restraint of scandalls and offences, as hitherto there hath been none, there a wo must follow, wo unto the world because of offences.
Isaiah 32. 17. But where there is no restraint of scandals and offences, as hitherto there hath been none, there a woe must follow, woe unto the world Because of offences.
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With the settlement of the Church, as a body compact together (for so Jerusalem is to be built, Psal. 122. 3.) The Schooles of the Prophets, the Universities must be setled, purged and reformed with wholsom constitutions,
With the settlement of the Church, as a body compact together (for so Jerusalem is to be built, Psalm 122. 3.) The Schools of the prophets, the Universities must be settled, purged and reformed with wholesome constitutions,
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for the education of the sonnes of the Prophets, and the government of their lives:
for the education of the Sons of the prophets, and the government of their lives:
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and with the soundnes and purity of spirituall learning, that they may speak the true language of Canaan; and that the gibberidge of Scholastical Divinity, (which is nothing else but the language of corrupt humane reason,
and with the soundness and purity of spiritual learning, that they may speak the true language of Canaan; and that the gibberidge of Scholastical Divinity, (which is nothing Else but the language of corrupt humane reason,
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and Philosophy, concerning spirituall objects, without respect to the Word of God) I say that the gibberidge of that (falsely so called) Divinity may be banished out of their society.
and Philosophy, Concerning spiritual objects, without respect to the Word of God) I say that the gibberidge of that (falsely so called) Divinity may be banished out of their society.
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Next unto the Schooles of the Prophets (whereof besides the Universities, it were to be wisht that some lesser ones might be setled in every Province) Next, I say,
Next unto the Schools of the prophets (whereof beside the Universities, it were to be wished that Some lesser ones might be settled in every Province) Next, I say,
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unto these, all the inferiour common Schooles of all sorts of children and youths, should be taken into serious consideration,
unto these, all the inferior Common Schools of all sorts of children and youths, should be taken into serious consideration,
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and men of parts encouraged to have the inspection and oversight of them.
and men of parts encouraged to have the inspection and oversight of them.
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The corruption of all states and qualities of people doth arise from the neglect of these Schooles, wherein no seeds of vertue or grace,
The corruption of all states and qualities of people does arise from the neglect of these Schools, wherein no seeds of virtue or grace,
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but rather all habits of dissolutenes are begotten in the souls of children;
but rather all habits of dissoluteness Are begotten in the Souls of children;
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which makes them useles, if not hurtfull to the common-wealth, by the matters of knowledge which are taught them.
which makes them useless, if not hurtful to the commonwealth, by the matters of knowledge which Are taught them.
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This building up of the spirituall Jerusalem in the souls of all men, both young and old, will overthrow the foundations of Babel, by Gods blessing, in the very corruption of our nature:
This building up of the spiritual Jerusalem in the Souls of all men, both young and old, will overthrow the foundations of Babel, by God's blessing, in the very corruption of our nature:
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For except you dig deep to lay the foundations of Zion one way, and to root up the foundations of Babel another way;
For except you dig deep to lay the foundations of Zion one Way, and to root up the foundations of Babel Another Way;
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your building will be to little purpose. These thoughts and resolutions will naturally lead you to the counsells of peace;
your building will be to little purpose. These thoughts and resolutions will naturally led you to the Counsels of peace;
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and in those counsels, the settlement of all the Courts of Justice thorowout the Land will be necessary;
and in those Counsels, the settlement of all the Courts of justice throughout the Land will be necessary;
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that this unnaturall warre being at an end, whereby the state of Babylon is powerfully maintained amongst us;
that this unnatural war being At an end, whereby the state of Babylon is powerfully maintained among us;
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we may have our hearts enlarged, and our mouths opened to sound forth the praises of our God, who passeth by the sinnes of the remnant of his people,
we may have our hearts enlarged, and our mouths opened to found forth the praises of our God, who passes by the Sins of the remnant of his people,
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and doth not keep his wrath for ever:
and does not keep his wrath for ever:
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and who for his own Name sake, that it may not be prophaned among the Heathen, doth worke deliverances in Jacob. To him be glory, honour and praise for evermore, Amen. FINIS.
and who for his own Name sake, that it may not be Profaned among the Heathen, does work Deliverances in Jacob. To him be glory, honour and praise for evermore, Amen. FINIS.
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