A northern blast, or the spiritual Quaker converted: being soul-saving advice to the giddy people of England, who are running headlong to destruction. Wherein is shewed the manner of their meetings, in the county of Yorkshire, and Durham, their quakings, skreekings [sic] and ridiculous actions; also their fond and false restings of the scriptures. With a full examination, conviction of their tenets. / By G. Emmot, of Durham gent. formerly a brother amongst them, but now (by the help of God) converted, and established in the truth.
whose Gntleman-Usher was Antiquity (as they told me.) These (I found) would have a Name in the world, to be called the Roman Catholicks, implying others to be Catholicks too;
whose Gntleman-Usher was Antiquity (as they told me.) These (I found) would have a Name in the world, to be called the Roman Catholics, implying Others to be Catholics too;
but when Divines told me that the signification of the word was Universal (denoting the universality of Christs flock, having in all parts of the world some who have not bent their knee to Baal ) I left that Name,
but when Divines told me that the signification of the word was Universal (denoting the universality of Christ flock, having in all parts of the world Some who have not bent their knee to Baal) I left that Name,
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and sought into their Service and Divotion, where I found blinde Bartimeus more zealous then the quick eyed Linceus; Croesus dumb son more troubled to perform his actions, then the nimblest tongu'd Orator;
and sought into their Service and Devotion, where I found blind Bartimaeus more zealous then the quick eyed Linceus; Croesus dumb son more troubled to perform his actions, then the nimblest tongued Orator;
I went and sought further, where in an inner roome I came to Masse (as they call'd it) where was an Altar richly deckt, furnished as though a banquet for a King were there prepared, the Crucifix, the Tapers burning, the Frankincense, the Sacring Bell;
I went and sought further, where in an inner room I Come to Mass (as they called it) where was an Altar richly decked, furnished as though a banquet for a King were there prepared, the Crucifix, the Tapers burning, the Frankincense, the Sacring Bell;
True it is, I could from those Grammatical rudiments, which formerly I understood, snatch like a hungry begger one bone from him, which was, Introibo ad Altare Dei: these though his first words, served me chewing till the last, how to construe them:
True it is, I could from those Grammatical rudiments, which formerly I understood, snatch like a hungry beggar one bone from him, which was, Introibo ad Altar Dei: these though his First words, served me chewing till the last, how to construe them:
Into a Cathedral I came, where was the Table deckt, but yet no Crucifix, the Service in the vulgar tongue I heard, the Organs also in the Quire was pleasure to my sense,
Into a Cathedral I Come, where was the Table decked, but yet no Crucifix, the Service in the Vulgar tongue I herd, the Organs also in the Choir was pleasure to my sense,
and rather because reading Doctor Butlers Introduction to Musick, I had gained some small knowledge therein, whereupon (this being known) a dimminitive Priest brought me a Book, which part suting my voice, I joyned with heart, and voice, and understanding also.
and rather Because reading Doctor Butlers Introduction to Music, I had gained Some small knowledge therein, whereupon (this being known) a dimminitive Priest brought me a Book, which part suiting my voice, I joined with heart, and voice, and understanding also.
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After this I was invited to one, who as he has told me preached Christ, he (I do confesse having been his Auditor) not onely preached Christ by his Doctrine,
After this I was invited to one, who as he has told me preached christ, he (I do confess having been his Auditor) not only preached christ by his Doctrine,
he seemed to read a Lesson from the Spirit, wished me to look within, and think of an inward teaching, which I knew before was the Sermons ending, and the hearers beginning;
he seemed to read a lesson from the Spirit, wished me to look within, and think of an inward teaching, which I knew before was the Sermons ending, and the hearers beginning;
the Bible I threw it by, esteeming nothing of it but a dead Letter, though what I spoke was still from what I had heard taught and learned from thence, which I (being ignorantly blinded) could not then conceive.
the bible I threw it by, esteeming nothing of it but a dead letter, though what I spoke was still from what I had herd taught and learned from thence, which I (being ignorantly blinded) could not then conceive.
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the world was now an Idol, my cloath and new apparrel, with ribbands, points, and such like furniture, seemed like so many Hags or furies sent from Hell to torture me, whereupon like a man distracted, I rent them off as obnoxious,
the world was now an Idol, my cloth and new apparel, with ribbons, points, and such like furniture, seemed like so many Hags or furies sent from Hell to torture me, whereupon like a man distracted, I rend them off as obnoxious,
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and threw them by as pernicious, put on an old cast suit of apparrel, a small coard about my Hat, to have in readinesse for that which without Gods special Providence I was running to.
and threw them by as pernicious, put on an old cast suit of apparel, a small coard about my Hat, to have in readiness for that which without God's special Providence I was running to.
my calling now I slighted, would not be careful for any Family, (like an Infidel or worse) but unto travel would betake my self, amongst my quaking companions, amongst their Setteringtonians, Maltoneers, Paludarians I was,
my calling now I slighted, would not be careful for any Family, (like an Infidel or Worse) but unto travel would betake my self, among my quaking Sodales, among their Setteringtonians, Maltsters, Paludarians I was,
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and there embraced my brother Collins, who had a spiritual Revelation, (as he reported) to stand naked on Kerby-Moor side Market Crosse (not nailed on the Crosse) and speake the naked truth, where I expected the comming of the Livertonians, supposing to have accompanied them to mount Sion, ere the day of Doom (as 'tis called) approach, which Ratcliffes wife the Prophetesse held out unto us to be within a small number of dayes,
and there embraced my brother Collins, who had a spiritual Revelation, (as he reported) to stand naked on Kerby-Moor side Market Cross (not nailed on the Cross) and speak the naked truth, where I expected the coming of the Livertonians, supposing to have accompanied them to mount Sion, ere the day of Doom (as it's called) approach, which Ratcliffes wife the Prophetess held out unto us to be within a small number of days,
but some of those Maltoneers who kept Holliday enterrupted our passage, and told the vision was but false, they had a spirit of delusion, which I suppose was all one as if he had said, the Saints have now the Divel in them.
but Some of those Maltsters who kept Holiday enterrupted our passage, and told the vision was but false, they had a Spirit of delusion, which I suppose was all one as if he had said, the Saints have now the devil in them.
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Now having thus far fought, I desire that in the next place we may try our wayes according to the Apostles Counsel, Try the Spirits whether they be of God or no;
Now having thus Far fought, I desire that in the next place we may try our ways according to the Apostles Counsel, Try the Spirits whither they be of God or no;
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and in the first place I desire a little to try the Papists, who officiating in an unknown tongue contradict the expresse words of their own Bible; try 1 Cor. 14.1. to 16. They would administer the Communion, but not in both kinds to the Laity, contrary to the expresse words of their own Bible; try Io. 6.35. & 1 Cor. 10.16. They will not allow the vulgarity to read the Scriptures, contrary to the expresse words of their own Bible, Io. 5.39. and try 1 Pet. 3.15. They affirme ignorance to be the mother of devotion, contrary to the words of their own Bible, Io. 17.3.
and in the First place I desire a little to try the Papists, who officiating in an unknown tongue contradict the express words of their own bible; try 1 Cor. 14.1. to 16. They would administer the Communion, but not in both Kinds to the Laity, contrary to the express words of their own bible; try Io. 6.35. & 1 Cor. 10.16. They will not allow the vulgarity to read the Scriptures, contrary to the express words of their own bible, Io. 5.39. and try 1 Pet. 3.15. They affirm ignorance to be the mother of devotion, contrary to the words of their own bible, Io. 17.3.
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& againe Psal. 143.8, 9, 10. 1 Cor. 14.38. They bid us worship Saints and Angels, contrary to the words of their Bible, Isa. 63.16. and try Col. 2.18, to 23. Let us try our ways.
& again Psalm 143.8, 9, 10. 1 Cor. 14.38. They bid us worship Saints and Angels, contrary to the words of their bible, Isaiah 63.16. and try Col. 2.18, to 23. Let us try our ways.
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or giver of the Spirit) entred into the Synagogue upon the Sabbath day; try Io. 18.20. and Paul also the spiritual Quaker, try Acts 9.20. We avoid the general assemblies, because they are sinners, contrary to Christs example who accompanied amongst Prodigals and Harlots:
or giver of the Spirit) entered into the Synagogue upon the Sabbath day; try Io. 18.20. and Paul also the spiritual Quaker, try Acts 9.20. We avoid the general assemblies, Because they Are Sinners, contrary to Christ Exampl who accompanied among Prodigals and Harlots:
try Io. 15.1, 2. And contrary also to the expresse words of the Bible, try Heb. 10.22, to 25. And doth not the Spirit in another place hold out unto us, that the godly and the wicked cannot (neither ought) to be separated until he send his reapers (the blessed Angels) who shal divide the one from the other? try Mat. 13 24, & 29, 39. verses.
try Io. 15.1, 2. And contrary also to the express words of the bible, try Hebrew 10.22, to 25. And does not the Spirit in Another place hold out unto us, that the godly and the wicked cannot (neither ought) to be separated until he send his reapers (the blessed Angels) who shall divide the one from the other? try Mathew 13 24, & 29, 39. Verses.
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And are not the Saints the Temple of the Holy Ghost, whereby each creature is sanctified by prayer, and giving of thanks, 1 Tim. 4.5. Let us try our wayes.
And Are not the Saints the Temple of the Holy Ghost, whereby each creature is sanctified by prayer, and giving of thanks, 1 Tim. 4.5. Let us try our ways.
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first we say there needs no teaching (notwithstanding we our selves would teach) consrary to the expresse words of the Bible; try Mat. 28.19. Rom. 10.14, 15. & try 1 Cor. 12.27. to the end of the Chapter, and Paul was called the Teacher of the Gentiles.
First we say there needs no teaching (notwithstanding we our selves would teach) consrary to the express words of the bible; try Mathew 28.19. Rom. 10.14, 15. & try 1 Cor. 12.27. to the end of the Chapter, and Paul was called the Teacher of the Gentiles.
some like the Whale Fish devouring the rest of their followers, predominating (I meane) or proudly lording over them, contrary to the words of the Bible;
Some like the Whale Fish devouring the rest of their followers, predominating (I mean) or proudly lording over them, contrary to the words of the bible;
but now try the Ministers who Preach Christ in his Word, doe they not speak the truth? the Priests before mentioned, taught lyes, suborned evil doers, held out visions of their own heart, whom (if any such now thou truely find) I wish avoid,
but now try the Ministers who Preach christ in his Word, do they not speak the truth? the Priests before mentioned, taught lies, suborned evil doers, held out visions of their own heart, whom (if any such now thou truly find) I wish avoid,
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for the Prophet saith, They are the Messengers of the Lord of Hosts, and tis they by whom God is pleased to speak in publique to his people, whose lips shal preserve knowledge, but because they have profaned the holy Covenant of Levi,
for the Prophet Says, They Are the Messengers of the Lord of Hosts, and this they by whom God is pleased to speak in public to his people, whose lips shall preserve knowledge, but Because they have profaned the holy Covenant of Levi,
Questionists, demanding who they were for say we, the Apostles went from one place to another teaching, not seeking after some great Personage or Living ere they would vouchsafe to preach Christ.
Questionists, demanding who they were for say we, the Apostles went from one place to Another teaching, not seeking After Some great Personage or Living ere they would vouchsafe to preach christ.
try Act. 4.34, 35. &c. and again Act 5.1, 2. they having made known and manifested the power of Christ in each part of their circuits, would not therefore leave them before they had ordained Teachers fit for that calling in their absence; try Acts 14.23. Lets try our wayes.
try Act. 4.34, 35. etc. and again Act 5.1, 2. they having made known and manifested the power of christ in each part of their circuits, would not Therefore leave them before they had ordained Teachers fit for that calling in their absence; try Acts 14.23. Lets try our ways.
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To this I answer, if thou and I would but perform the same unto them, that the followers of the Apostles did, this Bramble-bush would be converted into a Lilly;
To this I answer, if thou and I would but perform the same unto them, that the followers of the Apostles did, this Bramble bush would be converted into a Lily;
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I do remember the Apostle speakes of false Prophets, who in the last daies shall make merchandise of Soules, 2 Pet. 2, 3. such are these I deem who ere they hazard the loosing of their worldly benefit they will agree to the Protestation, subscribe the Scotch Covenant,
I do Remember the Apostle speaks of false prophets, who in the last days shall make merchandise of Souls, 2 Pet. 2, 3. such Are these I deem who ere they hazard the losing of their worldly benefit they will agree to the Protestation, subscribe the Scotch Covenant,
& 1 Cor. 9. though Paul used not that which he pleads lawful (meaning a sufficient meanes or maintenance) yet he would exhort the people to Contributions and Collections;
& 1 Cor. 9. though Paul used not that which he pleads lawful (meaning a sufficient means or maintenance) yet he would exhort the people to Contributions and Collections;
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try Rom. 12.13. 1 Cor. 16.1, 2, 3. Rom. 15.26, 27. and shall we say that Paul was not partaker of what he gathered? Now to certifie who these Teachers are, whom we say to be sent, consider who they were that Pauls Ordination made Elders, who after prayer and fasting of the Church, were commended unto the Lord, to be as it seemes Teachers of the Gospel. Acts 14.23. and those seven Acts 6.5, 6. and ere Paul was sent upon any Message to preach for the conversion of Soules, he received the Ordination of the Church: try Acts 13.3. and this gife he warnes his Disciple Timothy not to neglect: try 1 Tim, 4.14.
try Rom. 12.13. 1 Cor. 16.1, 2, 3. Rom. 15.26, 27. and shall we say that Paul was not partaker of what he gathered? Now to certify who these Teachers Are, whom we say to be sent, Consider who they were that Paul's Ordination made Elders, who After prayer and fasting of the Church, were commended unto the Lord, to be as it seems Teachers of the Gospel. Acts 14.23. and those seven Acts 6.5, 6. and ere Paul was sent upon any Message to preach for the conversion of Souls, he received the Ordination of the Church: try Acts 13.3. and this Gift he warns his Disciple Timothy not to neglect: try 1 Tim, 4.14.
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Now try thou that takest upon thee to be a Publick Teacher, hast thou received a Paul - like Vision? or if so, hast thou received the laying on of the hands of the Ministry? if not, beware thou take not too much upon thee:
Now try thou that Takest upon thee to be a Public Teacher, hast thou received a Paul - like Vision? or if so, hast thou received the laying on of the hands of the Ministry? if not, beware thou take not too much upon thee:
for though the Act may seem good, and thy intentions as meaning right, yet if this proceed frome one inordinate, not for that service ordained, tis petty Treason against the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the onely Ruler of Princes; try 2 Sam. 6.6. Lets try, &c.
for though the Act may seem good, and thy intentions as meaning right, yet if this proceed from one inordinate, not for that service ordained, this Petty Treason against the King of Kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler of Princes; try 2 Sam. 6.6. Lets try, etc.
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for one is our Father which is in Heaven, Matth. 23, 9. not knowing that the Scripture there speaks of the eternal Father, according to the saying, Mal. 2 10, and moreover it was their custome (as appears from our Saviours words) to call Abraham their Father; try Ioh. 8.39.
for one is our Father which is in Heaven, Matthew 23, 9. not knowing that the Scripture there speaks of the Eternal Father, according to the saying, Malachi 2 10, and moreover it was their custom (as appears from our Saviors words) to call Abraham their Father; try John 8.39.
which Christ strives to take away, teaching them that God is their Father, in respect of Creation, Redemption, &c. But now try, shall we not use the word Father to any,
which christ strives to take away, teaching them that God is their Father, in respect of Creation, Redemption, etc. But now try, shall we not use the word Father to any,
And Daniel vouchsafes to call Nebuchadnezzar Lord and King, Dan. 4.19. try Rom. 13.7. Paul saith likewise he was a father to the people, 1 Cor. 4.15. and so the Magistrates are, or at leastwise should be as Nursing Fathers, and nursing Mothers, Esa. 49.22. and as touching that honour due unto the Teachers, try 1 Tim. 5.17. 1 Pet. 2.13. to 17. Thus though the Morian statutes we abhor, yet Chatadalian Principles are by us retained: we would have a Purity, which (who knowes not?) would at length prove Disparity:
And daniel vouchsafes to call Nebuchadnezzar Lord and King, Dan. 4.19. try Rom. 13.7. Paul Says likewise he was a father to the people, 1 Cor. 4.15. and so the Magistrates Are, or At leastwise should be as Nursing Father's, and nursing Mother's, Isaiah 49.22. and as touching that honour due unto the Teachers, try 1 Tim. 5.17. 1 Pet. 2.13. to 17. Thus though the Morian statutes we abhor, yet Chatadalian Principles Are by us retained: we would have a Purity, which (who knows not?) would At length prove Disparity:
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and Christs answer is retortively the same: try Matth. 4.6. which places (alledged by Christ) did so maule the Devils impudency, as that he leaves the Son of God, without taking further leave to dispute the matter.
and Christ answer is retortively the same: try Matthew 4.6. which places (alleged by christ) did so maul the Devils impudence, as that he leaves the Son of God, without taking further leave to dispute the matter.
Neither do we read that Solomon who was (according to his degree) very sumptuous & costly in his Robes, Plate, Hangings, Attendants, &c. was blamed for these,
Neither do we read that Solomon who was (according to his degree) very sumptuous & costly in his Robes, Plate, Hangings, Attendants, etc. was blamed for these,
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They would have the Bible put into the Popes Pokemanty, and for the Ministers of the Gospel to be sent into some barbarous Island, to seeke out a new Plantation,
They would have the bible put into the Popes Pokemanty, and for the Ministers of the Gospel to be sent into Some barbarous Island, to seek out a new Plantation,
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and whatsoever belongs to the Ordinances, they hold erroneous, not onely speaking against them, but endeavouring by their several Plots and wicked Machinations,
and whatsoever belongs to the Ordinances, they hold erroneous, not only speaking against them, but endeavouring by their several Plots and wicked Machinations,
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or turn to Atheists? Lets, &c. Sixthly, lets try and seek the Radix of our preposterous wayes, which like a strong gust of wind, violently turnes about the Windmill of our affections.
or turn to Atheists? Lets, etc. Sixthly, lets try and seek the Radix of our preposterous ways, which like a strong gust of wind, violently turns about the Windmill of our affections.
He read the Bible, but knew not what it meant, yet was he not so bolp as I have been to frame an Exposition from his own private spirit, try Acts 8.30, 31. 2 Pet. 3.16. Lets try, &c. In this condition of ignorance, I read that place of Esa. 20. where God commands the people to go naked, speaking or demonstrating the shameful Captivity of Egypt and Ethiopia, which place I thought sufficient for any to go naked:
He read the bible, but knew not what it meant, yet was he not so bolp as I have been to frame an Exposition from his own private Spirit, try Acts 8.30, 31. 2 Pet. 3.16. Lets try, etc. In this condition of ignorance, I read that place of Isaiah 20. where God commands the people to go naked, speaking or Demonstrating the shameful Captivity of Egypt and Ethiopia, which place I Thought sufficient for any to go naked:
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Not knowing that the former was an extraordinary voice of prefiguration, and this other denoting the broken and Contrite heart, spoke of by David: for so Divines hold out from the Original, which signifies a kind of sorrrowful apprehension of Gods judgements approaching. Lets try, &c.
Not knowing that the former was an extraordinary voice of prefiguration, and this other denoting the broken and Contrite heart, spoke of by David: for so Divines hold out from the Original, which signifies a kind of sorrrowful apprehension of God's Judgments approaching. Lets try, etc.
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I gave my Vote to Lilburnes late Demonstration for removing that Iewish Idol of Tyth-taking, incited especially from an inward principle of hoping to gaine that part which my selfe was accustomed to pay.
I gave my Vote to Lilburnes late Demonstration for removing that Jewish Idol of Tyth-taking, incited especially from an inward principle of hoping to gain that part which my self was accustomed to pay.
When I could give the Language (thou) to any (though nere so eminent) I supposed my self now grown wise (though my folly never more appeard) and Leper-like could keep my Hat unvailed as though my Pericranium stood need of scalping,
When I could give the Language (thou) to any (though never so eminent) I supposed my self now grown wise (though my folly never more appeared) and Leper-like could keep my Hat Unveiled as though my Pericranium stood need of scalping,
Not that the reading, or searching of the Bibles precepts, causeth evil, but tis the powerful operation of Gods spirit, who when he seeth man or Woman slight the Truth, takes away his Candle of illumination and fire of Love;
Not that the reading, or searching of the Bibles Precepts, Causes evil, but this the powerful operation of God's Spirit, who when he sees man or Woman slight the Truth, Takes away his Candle of illumination and fire of Love;
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but in this case twas with me (as may be with thee who readest) I would not heare that voice of the Charmer, charmed he never so wisely, till at length a strange kind of inward Susurration from whence I know not, seeing the wind blowes where it listeth, seized upon my Soule;
but in this case it with me (as may be with thee who Readest) I would not hear that voice of the Charmer, charmed he never so wisely, till At length a strange kind of inward Susurration from whence I know not, seeing the wind blows where it lists, seized upon my Soul;
I was after this invited by my singular good friend Gnothiticon to discourse a little with a Minister, who formerly (as now) loved me dearly, by whose perswasion at length (though sore bickering I had within my selfe, which strove to pull me back, dilating the shame which would follow, by relinquishing what I had undertaken,
I was After this invited by my singular good friend Gnothiticon to discourse a little with a Minister, who formerly (as now) loved me dearly, by whose persuasion At length (though soar bickering I had within my self, which strove to pull me back, dilating the shame which would follow, by relinquishing what I had undertaken,
as the Child of God (borne of the Almighty, whh is Love) begun to hold out the Scriptures sence (in and upon sundry places) unto one, whereat I formerly stumbled, laying open the ••••itual application (or that mystery of Godlinesse) which I so much thirsted after, not destroying the Letter, which was my fault formerly:
as the Child of God (born of the Almighty, whh is Love) begun to hold out the Scriptures sense (in and upon sundry places) unto one, whereat I formerly stumbled, laying open the ••••itual application (or that mystery of Godliness) which I so much thirsted After, not destroying the letter, which was my fault formerly:
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yet cannot be utterly disjoyned until the appointed time (which Job so strongly waited for) become to a period, which Spirit or Spiritual treasures we have (saith Paul ) in earthen vessels:
yet cannot be utterly disjoined until the appointed time (which Job so strongly waited for) become to a Period, which Spirit or Spiritual treasures we have (Says Paul) in earthen vessels:
least when he had taught to others, he himselfe should be a Reprobate. After this he wished me to consider that place of Scripture, Gal. 6.1. Where having taken the Bible he descanted of the new Creature, or Creature made new by conversion, into which a gap being (by the power of the Spirit) made, the waters from the Fountain of living waters, do plenteously flow:
lest when he had taught to Others, he himself should be a Reprobate. After this he wished me to Consider that place of Scripture, Gal. 6.1. Where having taken the bible he descanted of the new Creature, or Creature made new by conversion, into which a gap being (by the power of the Spirit) made, the waters from the Fountain of living waters, do plenteously flow:
Suppose (saith he) thou wenst to pass into some forraign Island, where comming to the Haven to take Ship, thou art entertained into a fair new Vessel, newly lanched, having a skilful Pilot, strong Masts, new Saile-cloaths,
Suppose (Says he) thou wenst to pass into Some foreign Island, where coming to the Haven to take Ship, thou art entertained into a fair new Vessel, newly launched, having a skilful Pilot, strong Masts, new Saile-cloaths,
but thou and the rest of the Passengers, because you have had your abode some small time at the waters side, professe to know the Time and Tide as well as he,
but thou and the rest of the Passengers, Because you have had your Abided Some small time At the waters side, profess to know the Time and Tide as well as he,
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is it not just that such should lose their voyage? Prov. 1.24. Another he took from the Bible, where he divinely held out, how that Christ stood continually knocking with a hammer upon the Anvile or heart of man; try Can. 5.2. and this Hammer he also shewed me to be the Word of God, try Jer. 23.29. in which Chapter from the subsequent verses, he explained the false Hammers which they use;
is it not just that such should loose their voyage? Curae 1.24. another he took from the bible, where he divinely held out, how that christ stood continually knocking with a hammer upon the Anvil or heart of man; try Can. 5.2. and this Hammer he also showed me to be the Word of God, try Jer. 23.29. in which Chapter from the subsequent Verses, he explained the false Hammers which they use;
My intent is not to take upon me the part of a Theologian, for which office I am altogether unable, saying, who is fit for these things? but those whom God hath set apart, to apply their studious endeavours to search for the golden Minerals,
My intent is not to take upon me the part of a Theologian, for which office I am altogether unable, saying, who is fit for these things? but those whom God hath Set apart, to apply their studious endeavours to search for the golden Minerals,
But this Motion is beyond my sphere, I onely desire in brotherly love, that thou (whosoever hast been seduced) wouldst fly to the Lord with Davids words; try Psal. 119.33.
But this Motion is beyond my sphere, I only desire in brotherly love, that thou (whosoever hast been seduced) Wouldst fly to the Lord with Davids words; try Psalm 119.33.
if thou wilt but turne by praying, God will turn to thee by promising, and performing what he promiseth, Mat. 7.7. This heavenly duty was so prevalent, that we read it entered into the eares of Eternity from Cornelius, before he knew Christ; try Acts 10.4.
if thou wilt but turn by praying, God will turn to thee by promising, and performing what he promises, Mathew 7.7. This heavenly duty was so prevalent, that we read it entered into the ears of Eternity from Cornelius, before he knew christ; try Acts 10.4.
Hezekiah also having received the rayling Letters of Rabshekah, takes not upon himselfe, but sends for the Prophet to pray; try 2 Kings 19.1.4. Others without doubt he might have chosen, but he admits of none (but who was for that office) to speak in publick.
Hezekiah also having received the railing Letters of Rabshekah, Takes not upon himself, but sends for the Prophet to pray; try 2 Kings 19.1.4. Others without doubt he might have chosen, but he admits of none (but who was for that office) to speak in public.
For what thou hast heard in publique, shall not (it may be) inwardly be revealed unto thy soul, till thou enterest into thy private Chamber, where then thou shalt plainly see within the closet of thy heart,
For what thou hast herd in public, shall not (it may be) inwardly be revealed unto thy soul, till thou enterest into thy private Chamber, where then thou shalt plainly see within the closet of thy heart,
and shalt with John the Divine behold the City of God, the new Jerusalem, the spiritual Solomon, the Attendants, the Gates, the keepers of those Gates, with the keyes thereof, all held out from Rev. 22.14. Let the word of God a be Lanthorn to thy seet, and a light unto thy paths, Psal. 119.105.
and shalt with John the Divine behold the city of God, the new Jerusalem, the spiritual Solomon, the Attendants, the Gates, the keepers of those Gates, with the keys thereof, all held out from Rev. 22.14. Let the word of God a be Lantern to thy seet, and a Light unto thy paths, Psalm 119.105.
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