The right separation incouraged; in a sermon preached to the Right Honorable the House of Lords, in the Abbey-Church at Westminster, on Wednesday, Novem. 27. 1644. being the day of the monethly publick fast. By Thomas Hill, B.D. pastor of Tychmersh in Northamptonshire, and one of the members of the Assembly of Divines.
IT need not seeme strange that Chrysostome spent so many pages in the high Commendation of Paul being hee was so superlatively ▪ abundant in the work of the Gospel, 1 Cor. 1•. 10. None of the Apostles, hath spoken, written, done, and suffered so much;
IT need not seem strange that Chrysostom spent so many pages in the high Commendation of Paul being he was so superlatively ▪ abundant in the work of the Gospel, 1 Cor. 1•. 10. None of the Apostles, hath spoken, written, done, and suffered so much;
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Hee being overcome with the love of his Saviour, felt a sweet violence constraining his spirit to study how hee might expresse as much zeale for him, as ever hee had shewed against him.
He being overcome with the love of his Saviour, felt a sweet violence constraining his Spirit to study how he might express as much zeal for him, as ever he had showed against him.
An Epitome of Pauls Journall concerning his Apostolicall peregrination, you have here drawn up in this sixth Chapter, (which yet hee modestly expresseth in the plurall number:) ver. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Giving no offence in any thing, that the Ministery bee not blamed,
an Epitome of Paul's journal Concerning his Apostolical peregrination, you have Here drawn up in this sixth Chapter, (which yet he modestly Expresses in the plural number:) for. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Giving no offence in any thing, that the Ministry be not blamed,
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but in all thing • … oving our selves or the Ministers of God in much patience, 〈 … 〉 in necessities, in distresses, &c. Hee very well knew, that the good life of a Minister gives new life unto his Sermons in the hearts of his hearers,
but in all thing • … oving our selves or the Ministers of God in much patience, 〈 … 〉 in necessities, in Distresses, etc. He very well knew, that the good life of a Minister gives new life unto his Sermons in the hearts of his hearers,
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and that the godly example of the leaders, is the most compelling Rhetorick to ingage the followers. Hereupon, having besought the Corinthians, ver. 1. That they receive not the Grace of God in vaine, hee would have them proportion the crop to the seed, and answer Gospel Grace appearing to them with the graces of the Gospel shining in them. This counsell unto them, hee edgeth with the Summary of his own doings and sufferings for them.
and that the godly Exampl of the leaders, is the most compelling Rhetoric to engage the followers. Hereupon, having besought the Corinthians, ver. 1. That they receive not the Grace of God in vain, he would have them proportion the crop to the seed, and answer Gospel Grace appearing to them with the graces of the Gospel shining in them. This counsel unto them, he edgeth with the Summary of his own doings and sufferings for them.
Then hee renues his importunity with profession of great affection unto them, and with expectation of the like from them, ver. 11, 12, 13. using this as an ingaging insinuation.
Then he renews his importunity with profession of great affection unto them, and with expectation of the like from them, ver. 11, 12, 13. using this as an engaging insinuation.
And so in the following verses, the better to advance his Gospel designe, that they may with improvement intertaine the Grace of God, hee puts in caveats by way of dehortation, against communion with the ungodly in their sinfull wayes, and this by severall arguments.
And so in the following Verses, the better to advance his Gospel Design, that they may with improvement entertain the Grace of God, he puts in caveats by Way of dehortation, against communion with the ungodly in their sinful ways, and this by several Arguments.
1. One drawn from the imparity that is betwixt Saints and unbeleevers, ver. 14. Bee not unequally yoked; How unmeet a match is it for you Corinthians to bee yoked with such? you cannot well draw together in Gospel wayes.
1. One drawn from the imparity that is betwixt Saints and unbelievers, ver. 14. be not unequally yoked; How unmeet a match is it for you Corinthians to be yoked with such? you cannot well draw together in Gospel ways.
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2. Another, from the high autipathy, and invincible contrarietie, that is betwixt them, ver. 14, 15. What concord? you may as well reconcile light and darknesse, Christ and Beliall, as Beleevers and Infidels.
2. another, from the high autipathy, and invincible contrariety, that is betwixt them, ver. 14, 15. What concord? you may as well reconcile Light and darkness, christ and Belial, as Believers and Infidels.
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3. The last, from the rich advantage they have by their interest in such precious priviledges and promises, ver. 16. That hee may make them perfect Separatists from evill, and the more prevailingly perswade them to walk with God as becommeth Saints, you shall finde in these words two generall things to that purpose.
3. The last, from the rich advantage they have by their Interest in such precious privileges and promises, ver. 16. That he may make them perfect Separatists from evil, and the more prevailingly persuade them to walk with God as becomes Saints, you shall find in these words two general things to that purpose.
17. and this as a conclusion out of the foregoing premises, intimated in that particle of illation, wherefore, This NONLATINALPHABET, this wherefore carries an ingagement with it.
17. and this as a conclusion out of the foregoing premises, intimated in that particle of illation, Wherefore, This, this Wherefore carries an engagement with it.
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The Spirit of God knew wee need strong arguments to dis-ingage us from our Belived evils. Nothing below God himselfe, can bee a prevailing attractive, his love and favour is the best loadstone, to draw us from sin to himselfe.
The Spirit of God knew we need strong Arguments to disengage us from our Believed evils. Nothing below God himself, can be a prevailing Attractive, his love and favour is the best Loadstone, to draw us from since to himself.
This Adhortation of the Apostle, ver. 17. is expressed almost in the words of the Lord, by his Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 52. 11. Depart yee, depart yee, goe yee out from thence, touch no uncleane thing, goe yee out of the middest of her, bee yee clean;
This Adhortation of the Apostle, ver. 17. is expressed almost in the words of the Lord, by his Prophet Isaiah, Chap. 52. 11. Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing, go ye out of the midst of her, be ye clean;
The word NONLATINALPHABET which Hierome renders mundamini, and our Translators, bee yee cleane, they read it NONLATINALPHABET, bee yee separate. This Paul makes use of by his Apostolicall Authority, though it seeme not every way so answerable to the Hebrew.
The word which Jerome renders mundamini, and our Translators, be ye clean, they read it, be ye separate. This Paul makes use of by his Apostolical authority, though it seem not every Way so answerable to the Hebrew.
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as in Hebr. 2. 13. &c. partly because our narrow mindes are not able to comprehend the whole wisedome of the Spirit of God therein, as in Hebr. 5. 5. &c. partly because wee doe not observe that Liberty which the Holy Ghost useth many times to follow the sense rather then the words, as in 1 Cor. 2. 9. &c. partly because wee doe not consider that in citing some places out of the Old Testament, the Originall is not alwayes exactly followed, but sometimes the Septuagint, even where that differs somewhat from the Hebrew Text. This appeares,
as in Hebrew 2. 13. etc. partly Because our narrow minds Are not able to comprehend the Whole Wisdom of the Spirit of God therein, as in Hebrew 5. 5. etc. partly Because we do not observe that Liberty which the Holy Ghost uses many times to follow the sense rather then the words, as in 1 Cor. 2. 9. etc. partly Because we do not Consider that in citing Some places out of the Old Testament, the Original is not always exactly followed, but sometime the septuagint, even where that differs somewhat from the Hebrew Text. This appears,
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if they did not finde it, yet possibly they might make it Scripture, they being guided by the Spirit of God infallibly, what they revealed as the mind of God to the Churches, in what words so ever, it was Canonicall. Therefore, bee not offended at any little variation here,
if they did not find it, yet possibly they might make it Scripture, they being guided by the Spirit of God infallibly, what they revealed as the mind of God to the Churches, in what words so ever, it was Canonical. Therefore, be not offended At any little variation Here,
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Onely for your better direction herein, bee pleased to remember, that whereas the Prophet Isa. 52. 11. exhorted the remnant of Israel, that they would come fully out of unclean Babylon, the Apostle here applies it to Christians, to the Saints at Corinth, perswading them so farre to renounce communion with the wicked, that they bee not polluted by them.
Only for your better direction herein, be pleased to Remember, that whereas the Prophet Isaiah 52. 11. exhorted thee remnant of Israel, that they would come Fully out of unclean Babylon, the Apostle Here Applies it to Christians, to the Saints At Corinth, persuading them so Far to renounce communion with the wicked, that they be not polluted by them.
Possibly your Callings and Relations may oblige you to civill converse with them, yet whilst you are constrained to stay amongst them, thinke, affect, speak, act ▪ as men of another spirit, maintaining an holy separation from their impurity.
Possibly your Callings and Relations may oblige you to civil converse with them, yet while you Are constrained to stay among them, think, affect, speak, act ▪ as men of Another Spirit, maintaining an holy separation from their impurity.
but dischargeth them from touching the unclean thing. Suffer not your spirits and consciences to bee defiled in any degree, no, not with the least touch of wickednesse, by any voluntary compliance with it.
but dischargeth them from touching the unclean thing. Suffer not your spirits and Consciences to be defiled in any degree, no, not with the least touch of wickedness, by any voluntary compliance with it.
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The incouragement backs the Adhortation. And I will receive you, and will bee a Father, &c. That you may bee willing to act the Adhortation, separating your selves from all uncleannesse, you may finde here almost as many incouraging arguments, as words.
The encouragement backs the Adhortation. And I will receive you, and will be a Father, etc. That you may be willing to act the Adhortation, separating your selves from all uncleanness, you may find Here almost as many encouraging Arguments, as words.
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and discharged you from fellowship with the uncleane, you must make account as you separate from them, they will with scoffes, scornes, and persecutions disclaime you:
and discharged you from fellowship with the unclean, you must make account as you separate from them, they will with scoffs, scorns, and persecutions disclaim you:
when Saul was become a Paul, there was a change in his old friends, as well as in him, his former Patrons became his bitter persecutors, the more zealous hee grew for his God, the more violently did they oppose him.
when Saul was become a Paul, there was a change in his old Friends, as well as in him, his former Patrons became his bitter persecutors, the more zealous he grew for his God, the more violently did they oppose him.
In such a case the Lord would have all Proselytes know they shall exchange with advantage, suppose by renouncing fellowship with their wickednesse, you lose their personall favours, yet bee not discouraged, I will own you when they throw you off, I will receive you into my spirituall and eternall House.
In such a case the Lord would have all Proselytes know they shall exchange with advantage, suppose by renouncing fellowship with their wickedness, you loose their personal favours, yet be not discouraged, I will own you when they throw you off, I will receive you into my spiritual and Eternal House.
They shall have not onely house-roome, but also heart-roome. I will receive you, not onely into my house, but into my favour. Under the sweet relation of a Father, as beloved Sonnes and Daughters, I will entertain you.
They shall have not only houseroom, but also heart-room. I will receive you, not only into my house, but into my favour. Under the sweet Relation of a Father, as Beloved Sons and Daughters, I will entertain you.
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His love as a Father will ingage his power; his power as Almighty will secure and advance his love. Here is the Saints Incouragement to a right Separation.
His love as a Father will engage his power; his power as Almighty will secure and advance his love. Here is the Saints Encouragement to a right Separation.
These two generals will commend to your consciences, and considerations two suitable Observations. God expects the Saints should make a Separation from uncleannesse.
These two generals will commend to your Consciences, and considerations two suitable Observations. God expects the Saints should make a Separation from uncleanness.
Hereupon, as the Lord hath communicated himselfe to his people by a Covenant, which hee publisheth by his Minister•, and confirmes by his Sacraments. So the devill by way of resemblance conveyes himselfe by compacts, by sorceries, by charmes; And likewise,
Hereupon, as the Lord hath communicated himself to his people by a Covenant, which he Publisheth by his Minister•, and confirms by his Sacraments. So the Devil by Way of resemblance conveys himself by compacts, by sorceries, by charms; And likewise,
as the Spirit of God gaines much upon us by names, inviting us to Piety, under the name of wisdome, deterring us from sinne, by calling it folly: In the same method Satan indevours to ingage some in wayes of intemperance, under the title of good-fellowship; others in the wayes of covetousnesse, calling it good-husbandry. And withall often times doth hee most industriously practice to discourage us from that which hee knowes to bee good, by branding it with some bad name.
as the Spirit of God gains much upon us by names, inviting us to Piety, under the name of Wisdom, deterring us from sin, by calling it folly: In the same method Satan endeavours to engage Some in ways of intemperance, under the title of good-fellowship; Others in the ways of covetousness, calling it Good husbandry. And withal often times does he most industriously practice to discourage us from that which he knows to be good, by branding it with Some bad name.
Hence evermore the best Persons and things have been reproached with the worst names. Even the sweet and precious name of Christian, given to the Disciples at Antioch, was soon stained by blasphemous wits and tongues.
Hence evermore the best Persons and things have been reproached with the worst names. Even the sweet and precious name of Christian, given to the Disciples At Antioch, was soon stained by blasphemous wits and tongues.
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By the Jewes they were in contempt called Nazarites, by Julian scornfully termed Galileans, by Ʋlpian under Severus, Impostors; by Demetrian, (whom Cyprian confuted) procurers of all the Plagues of God that came upon the world.
By the Jews they were in contempt called nazarites, by Julian scornfully termed Galileans, by Ʋlpian under Severus, Impostors; by Demeatrian, (whom Cyprian confuted) Procurers of all the Plagues of God that Come upon the world.
This afterwards proved to bee the portion of the Waldenses in the Lateran Councell to bee condemned as Catharists, Publicans, &c. They did indeed discover the Prelates, and Briests amongst the Papists to bee the grand Soule-deceivers; Deeeptores animarum, Diaboli laqueos:
This afterwards proved to be the portion of the Waldenses in the Lateran Council to be condemned as Catharists, Publicans, etc. They did indeed discover the Prelates, and Priests among the Papists to be the grand Soule-deceivers; Deeeptores animarum, Diaboli laqueos:
The Saints in this Church have found the same designe practiced against them in these later times. Though the Scripture commands purity, and so highly commends it, that our Saviour makes it one of the Beatitudes;
The Saints in this Church have found the same Design practiced against them in these later times. Though the Scripture commands purity, and so highly commends it, that our Saviour makes it one of the Beatitudes;
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At first indeed there were Ceremoniall Puritans onely, so they were traduced who would not comply heartily with Prelaticall Ceremonies; Then afterwards the iniquity of our times rose to this height, that any Ministers Orthodox in Judgement,
At First indeed there were Ceremonial Puritans only, so they were traduced who would not comply heartily with Prelatical Ceremonies; Then afterwards the iniquity of our times rose to this height, that any Ministers Orthodox in Judgement,
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and conscientious in practice, were opposed as Doctrinall and morall Puritans; And at last such Nobles and Gentry, who had but good State-principles, and were faithfull to the publick, were cryed down as State-puritans, and accounted 〈 … 〉 many the Troublers of this Israel.
and conscientious in practice, were opposed as Doctrinal and moral Puritans; And At last such Nobles and Gentry, who had but good State-principles, and were faithful to the public, were cried down as State-puritans, and accounted 〈 … 〉 many the Troublers of this Israel.
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The beauty and purity of true Christianity is amongst many in England at this time, clouded under the name of Separation, as if the word Separate, did alwayes carry a crime with it.
The beauty and purity of true Christianity is among many in England At this time, clouded under the name of Separation, as if the word Separate, did always carry a crime with it.
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and with meeknesse of wisdome seek to reduce, because they seem to aime at purity therein) hence it is grown so common to represent all such who conscientiously endevour to separate from sinne, as guilty of a sinfull Separation, not onely at Tables and Tavernes, but even in Pulpits too often ▪ such as long to see purity and unity meet in the Churches of Christ are by some involved in a reproach full Separation;
and with meekness of Wisdom seek to reduce, Because they seem to aim At purity therein) hence it is grown so Common to represent all such who conscientiously endeavour to separate from sin, as guilty of a sinful Separation, not only At Tables and Taverns, but even in Pulpits too often ▪ such as long to see purity and unity meet in the Churches of christ Are by Some involved in a reproach full Separation;
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yea, our zealous Reformers, are by intemperate tongues and pennes lashed as odious Separatists. I hope therefore, it will not bee thought unseasonable to pres••• to this Noble Auditory, who have so farre ingaged themselves for a pure Reformation, what that Right Separation is, which is so much incouraged by God himselfe.
yea, our zealous Reformers, Are by intemperate tongues and pens lashed as odious Separatists. I hope Therefore, it will not be Thought unseasonable to pres••• to this Noble Auditory, who have so Far engaged themselves for a pure Reformation, what that Right Separation is, which is so much encouraged by God himself.
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First, The Saints must separate from all unclean courses. They should all accept and act that counsell which Daniel gave Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4. 27. Break off thy sinnes by righteousnesse.
First, The Saints must separate from all unclean courses. They should all accept and act that counsel which daniel gave Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4. 27. Break off thy Sins by righteousness.
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It is not enough upon a day of Humiliation, and now whilest God is breaking us by his Judgements, to bee somewhat broken for our sinnes, unlesse wee by Reformation break off from them. They are not worthy the name of Saints, who live in any grosse sinfull practices,
It is not enough upon a day of Humiliation, and now whilst God is breaking us by his Judgments, to be somewhat broken for our Sins, unless we by Reformation break off from them. They Are not worthy the name of Saints, who live in any gross sinful practices,
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or allow themselves in any little ones. Paul, 2. 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. calls for this improvement of these gracious promises, that the Corintbians should bee cleansing themselves from all filthinesse of flesh and spirit, perfecting holinesse in the feare of God.
or allow themselves in any little ones. Paul, 2. 〈 ◊ 〉. 1. calls for this improvement of these gracious promises, that the Corinthians should be cleansing themselves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God.
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They should not stint themselves with any degree of holinesse, Gods owne purity being their Copy, 1. Joh. 3. 3. but evermore bee purging out all defilements which fall either upon their bodies or upon their spirits.
They should not stint themselves with any degree of holiness, God's own purity being their Copy, 1. John 3. 3. but evermore be purging out all defilements which fallen either upon their bodies or upon their spirits.
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Secondly, The Saints must separate from unclean company: What should Doves doe amongst Crowes? when David did appeale to God, Psal. 26. 4, 5. in the integrity of his heart, hee could m•ke this profession, which would bee as comfortable to you as it was to him.
Secondly, The Saints must separate from unclean company: What should Dove do among Crows? when David did appeal to God, Psalm 26. 4, 5. in the integrity of his heart, he could m•ke this profession, which would be as comfortable to you as it was to him.
Possibly your callings, your relations may tye you to a frequent converse with some unclean persons, (which is a sad portion where ever it falls) yet •electively, it is not agreeable to the spirit of a Saint, to single out such as your Companions, as your bosome friends, as the people of your delight, to make a league and combination with them.
Possibly your callings, your relations may tie you to a frequent converse with Some unclean Persons, (which is a sad portion where ever it falls) yet •electively, it is not agreeable to the Spirit of a Saint, to single out such as your Sodales, as your bosom Friends, as the people of your delight, to make a league and combination with them.
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All sinfull and unclean societies are infectious; You should alwayes goe into bad company as a Physitian goes into Plague-houses. Hee carries his Antidote with him to preserve himselfe,
All sinful and unclean societies Are infectious; You should always go into bad company as a physician Goes into Plague-houses. He carries his Antidote with him to preserve himself,
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So should Saints fortifie their own Spirits against danger, by praying and watching; and by speaking healing speeches, and expresse such exemplary actions as may helpe to cure the Soules of others.
So should Saints fortify their own Spirits against danger, by praying and watching; and by speaking healing Speeches, and express such exemplary actions as may help to cure the Souls of Others.
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The more unclean and wicked persons there are in any company, the more of the devill is there, who rules in the children of disobedience, Ephes. 2. 2. Saints must turn away from such.
The more unclean and wicked Persons there Are in any company, the more of the Devil is there, who rules in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2. 2. Saints must turn away from such.
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Thirdly, Saints must separate even from the very appearance of uncleannesse, 1 Thess. 5. 21. Abstain from the appearance of evill, not onely from all kinde of sin, (as some render the Greek) but from all appearance of sin; they should avoyd the shews as well as realities; and that both appearances of errours in Doctrine, and appearances of exorbitancy in conversation. This was Daniels care, who was an Oracle for wisedome, Ezek. 28. 3. In Chap. 1. 8. Hee purposed in his heart that bee would not defile himselfe with the portion of the Kings meate.
Thirdly, Saints must separate even from the very appearance of uncleanness, 1 Thess 5. 21. Abstain from the appearance of evil, not only from all kind of since, (as Some render the Greek) but from all appearance of since; they should avoid the shows as well as realities; and that both appearances of errors in Doctrine, and appearances of exorbitancy in Conversation. This was Daniel's care, who was an Oracle for Wisdom, Ezekiel 28. 3. In Chap. 1. 8. He purposed in his heart that bee would not defile himself with the portion of the Kings meat.
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Some Expositors say, some of the meates might bee prohibited to the Jewes, others, for feare of superstition; the Babylonians meat being blessed by invocating their Idols:
some Expositors say, Some of the Meats might be prohibited to the Jews, Others, for Fear of Superstition; the Babylonians meat being blessed by invocating their Idols:
Learned Calvin apprehends Daniel might at best see an appearance of uncleannesse in it, therefore useth twice that expression, that hee might not defile himselfe. This holy man suspected the Court delights might prove a snare to him, hee might learn intemperance,
Learned calvin apprehends daniel might At best see an appearance of uncleanness in it, Therefore uses twice that expression, that he might not defile himself. This holy man suspected the Court delights might prove a snare to him, he might Learn intemperance,
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There was to him such a shew and danger of uncleannesse in it, hee would rather live with pulse then venture upon the Kings meat. Hee well knew that any one may soone bee plunged into great sinnes, who doth not shunne the very beginnings and appearances of the least; and that hee scarce makes conscience of any evill, who doth not make conscience of all.
There was to him such a show and danger of uncleanness in it, he would rather live with pulse then venture upon the Kings meat. He well knew that any one may soon be plunged into great Sins, who does not shun the very beginnings and appearances of the least; and that he scarce makes conscience of any evil, who does not make conscience of all.
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It is true, in separating from the appearance of uncleannesse, the Saints should wisely consider whether the appearance of it bee Reall, when there is an outward resultance of some inward pravity;
It is true, in separating from the appearance of uncleanness, the Saints should wisely Consider whither the appearance of it be Real, when there is an outward resultance of Some inward pravity;
To a mind not rightly informed, to an heart not charitably affected, good actions may sometimes bee mis-interpreted, as if they had an appearance of uncleannesse in them.
To a mind not rightly informed, to an heart not charitably affected, good actions may sometime be Misinterpreted, as if they had an appearance of uncleanness in them.
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In this case Christ himselfe did not forbeare to converse with sinners, though some through ignorance or malice, did reproach him as a friend to Publicans and sinners, Luke 7. 34.
In this case christ himself did not forbear to converse with Sinners, though Some through ignorance or malice, did reproach him as a friend to Publicans and Sinners, Lycia 7. 34.
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Where the Lord forbad them to eate or drinke things sacrificed to Idols, they prohibited all drinking with Heathens, because it is doubtfull whether it were offered to Idols or no.
Where the Lord forbade them to eat or drink things sacrificed to Idols, they prohibited all drinking with heathens, Because it is doubtful whither it were offered to Idols or no.
The Lord commanding them in the time of the Passeover, to put away leaven out of their houses, they would not take the name into their mouthes all the time of the Feast.
The Lord commanding them in the time of the Passover, to put away leaven out of their houses, they would not take the name into their mouths all the time of the Feast.
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If one bee inquisitive about the lawfulnesse of Painting the face, patching, spotting, carding, dicing, about many of your habits, customes, recreations;
If one be inquisitive about the lawfulness of Painting the face, patching, spotting, carding, dicing, about many of your habits, customs, recreations;
you may resolve diverse such queries with this Aphorisme, In all doubtfull cases take the safest way; That is certainly the safest, where there is no danger of sinne;
you may resolve diverse such queries with this Aphorism, In all doubtful cases take the Safest Way; That is Certainly the Safest, where there is no danger of sin;
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not so much as an appearance of evill. If you doe such things, it may prove a sin, it may bee an appearance of uncleannesse, there is not the least shew or shadow of uncleannesse in forbearing such habits, such customes, such sports, as becommeth Saints;
not so much as an appearance of evil. If you do such things, it may prove a since, it may be an appearance of uncleanness, there is not the least show or shadow of uncleanness in forbearing such habits, such customs, such sports, as becomes Saints;
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Fourthly, Saints must separate from communion with a false Church, being grown unclean and corrupt in the very substantials of Doctrine, Worship, and Government.
Fourthly, Saints must separate from communion with a false Church, being grown unclean and corrupt in the very substantials of Doctrine, Worship, and Government.
Learned and Godly Divines grant, that the Saints may hold some fellowship with a Church which is much corrupted. 1. Though it bee tainted with diverse grosse errors in opinion, as, Matth. 5. 20. to 43. 2. Though the publick worship bee stained with vile hypocrisie, as Mark. 7. 6. to 13. 3. Though the publick government become oppressive, with tyranny and disorder, as Joh. 9. 22. 4. Though Church members bee blinded with ignorance; and carryed away with superstition, as Matth. 15. 9. 14.
Learned and Godly Divines grant, that the Saints may hold Some fellowship with a Church which is much corrupted. 1. Though it be tainted with diverse gross errors in opinion, as, Matthew 5. 20. to 43. 2. Though the public worship be stained with vile hypocrisy, as Mark. 7. 6. to 13. 3. Though the public government become oppressive, with tyranny and disorder, as John 9. 22. 4. Though Church members be blinded with ignorance; and carried away with Superstition, as Matthew 15. 9. 14.
Who knowes not that such distempers were found in the Church of Hierusalem? yet the Apostles, and primitive Christians, as Christ himselfe had formerly done, did joyn with them in the Ordinances of God, Act. 3. 1. &c. And when many weeds had over-grown the Church of Corinth, in Doctrine, Discipline, and Conversation, Paul seriously perswades them to a Reformation, and not presently to a Separation among themselves,
Who knows not that such distempers were found in the Church of Jerusalem? yet the Apostles, and primitive Christians, as christ himself had formerly done, did join with them in the Ordinances of God, Act. 3. 1. etc. And when many weeds had overgrown the Church of Corinth, in Doctrine, Discipline, and Conversation, Paul seriously persuades them to a Reformation, and not presently to a Separation among themselves,
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Indeed when it was grown so abominably impure, in the very vitals & substantials of Christianity, then God would send from Heaven to invite the Saints to make a Separation from it, Rev. 18. 4. Come out of her my people, that yee bee not partakers of her sinnes,
Indeed when it was grown so abominably impure, in the very vitals & substantials of Christianity, then God would send from Heaven to invite the Saints to make a Separation from it, Rev. 18. 4. Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her Sins,
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Fourthly, Another may now bee added, The man of sin is revealed to bee amongst them, 2 Thess. 2. which more fully warrants a departure from them who now so clearely appeare to bee the Anti-Christian-Church. Especially seeing after much meanes used for their conviction, they continue to reject and blaspheme the Truth of Christ.
Fourthly, another may now be added, The man of since is revealed to be among them, 2 Thess 2. which more Fully warrants a departure from them who now so clearly appear to be the Anti-Christian-Church. Especially seeing After much means used for their conviction, they continue to reject and Blaspheme the Truth of christ.
Admit a particular Church having many corruptions in it, continue a True Church, and so whilst Christ ownes it wee may owne it, and some communion may bee maintained with it, in that which is sound and good; yet when you cannot live with them in externall communion, unlesse you will hold fellowship with them in some sinnes, as to approve some erroneous Doctrine, or practice some superstitious worship; If this Church will not allow you her Communion,
Admit a particular Church having many corruptions in it, continue a True Church, and so while christ owns it we may own it, and Some communion may be maintained with it, in that which is found and good; yet when you cannot live with them in external communion, unless you will hold fellowship with them in Some Sins, as to approve Some erroneous Doctrine, or practice Some superstitious worship; If this Church will not allow you her Communion,
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God will not allow you to do any evill, though you might thereby enjoy the greatest good. Rom. 3. 8. His Saints must rather forbeare the sweetnesse of fellowship with others in somewhat that is good,
God will not allow you to do any evil, though you might thereby enjoy the greatest good. Rom. 3. 8. His Saints must rather forbear the sweetness of fellowship with Others in somewhat that is good,
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then suffer themselves to bee unavoydably ingaged ingaged in doing or justifying any thing which is unclean and sinfull in the pure eyes of God, Ephes. 5. 11. If they bee like to bee involved in defiling their consciences,
then suffer themselves to be avoidable engaged engaged in doing or justifying any thing which is unclean and sinful in the pure eyes of God, Ephesians 5. 11. If they be like to be involved in defiling their Consciences,
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Yet here remember Camerons distinction of a Schisme into Negative and Positive. There may bee in the Church a negative Separation, a personall forbearing of any thing which will undoubtedly pollute us;
Yet Here Remember Camerons distinction of a Schism into Negative and Positive. There may be in the Church a negative Separation, a personal forbearing of any thing which will undoubtedly pollute us;
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but a sudden consociating of themselves into distinct bodies, into little independent Corporations by themselves for the worship and service of God, will not so easily as some imagine bee justifyed to hold consistency with that peace and order which is so desirable in the Churches of Christ:
but a sudden consociating of themselves into distinct bodies, into little independent Corporations by themselves for the worship and service of God, will not so Easily as Some imagine be justified to hold consistency with that peace and order which is so desirable in the Churches of christ:
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Having shewed you from what you must separate, with the severall steppes you are to take therein, I will indevour fully to ingage you in that necessary worke, by the cleere evidence of some arguments, either couched in the bowels of the Text,
Having showed you from what you must separate, with the several steps you Are to take therein, I will endeavour Fully to engage you in that necessary work, by the clear evidence of Some Arguments, either couched in the bowels of the Text,
First, The Saints ought to proportion their carriage to their priviledges, (they are largely expressed, ver. 16.) all which bespeak a Separation from uncleannesse.
First, The Saints ought to proportion their carriage to their privileges, (they Are largely expressed, ver. 16.) all which bespeak a Separation from uncleanness.
yea dedicated and consecrated unto him in a peculiar manner, Titus 2. 14. Againe, the Saints are the Temple of the living God, therefore it is most incongruous for them to converse with dead and unclean company, and to multiply dead and sinfull workes. This is the argument which the Apostle Paul useth, 1 Cor. 6. 19. why they should flye Fornication, Know yee not that your body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost in you? and by the same reason all other uncleannesse;
yea dedicated and consecrated unto him in a peculiar manner, Titus 2. 14. Again, the Saints Are the Temple of the living God, Therefore it is most incongruous for them to converse with dead and unclean company, and to multiply dead and sinful works. This is the argument which the Apostle Paul uses, 1 Cor. 6. 19. why they should fly Fornication, Know ye not that your body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost in you? and by the same reason all other uncleanness;
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But hee is in his Saints as in his House, as in his Temple, which is for communion, there hee dwels, there hee walks, there hee is pleased to communicate himselfe to them,
But he is in his Saints as in his House, as in his Temple, which is for communion, there he dwells, there he walks, there he is pleased to communicate himself to them,
Secondly, sin is in the nature of it, of a polluting disposition, Heb. 12. 15. One roote of bitternesse will defile many, it staines all who doe not separate from it,
Secondly, since is in the nature of it, of a polluting disposition, Hebrew 12. 15. One root of bitterness will defile many, it stains all who do not separate from it,
Sinners are Vipers, Swine, Dogges, yea, briars, thornes, &c. Sinne is Drosse, scumme, rottennesse, and the worst of diseases, Leprosie, Plague, &c. all which doe proclaime a separation.
Sinners Are Vipers, Swine, Dogs, yea, briers, thorns, etc. Sin is Dross, scum, rottenness, and the worst of diseases, Leprosy, Plague, etc. all which do proclaim a separation.
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It defiles the body and soule, 2 Cor. 7. 1. It defiles the heart and conscience, Tit. 1. 15. It puts mudde into the spring of all your actions, which will make the streames very foule.
It defiles the body and soul, 2 Cor. 7. 1. It defiles the heart and conscience, Tit. 1. 15. It puts mud into the spring of all your actions, which will make the streams very foul.
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It defiles our best duties, Prov. 15. 8. and it defiles our society, 1 Cor. 15. 33. Whereas, the more you separate from sinne unto God, the more the soule is conformed to the pure law of God, which is both our rule and beauty, and the more it will bee transformed into Christ, which is our glory.
It defiles our best duties, Curae 15. 8. and it defiles our society, 1 Cor. 15. 33. Whereas, the more you separate from sin unto God, the more the soul is conformed to the pure law of God, which is both our Rule and beauty, and the more it will be transformed into christ, which is our glory.
Thirdly, there is no possibility of reconciling Christ and sin, therefore the Saints have great reason to fall out with sinne, that so they may bee in some capacity of falling in with Christ.
Thirdly, there is no possibility of reconciling christ and since, Therefore the Saints have great reason to fallen out with sin, that so they may be in Some capacity of falling in with christ.
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They can expect no communion with him, unlesse there bee a separation from sinne. When once they have washed and made themselves clean, put away the evill of their doings from before Gods eyes, ceased to do evill, Isa. 1. 16. then they are invited to a sweet familiarity with him, ver. 18. Come now, let us reason together.
They can expect no communion with him, unless there be a separation from sin. When once they have washed and made themselves clean, put away the evil of their doings from before God's eyes, ceased to do evil, Isaiah 1. 16. then they Are invited to a sweet familiarity with him, ver. 18. Come now, let us reason together.
Then, and not till then they shall have communion with him to soule-saving purposes. The same language James speaks Chap. 4. 8. Draw nigh to God, and hee will draw nigh to you, cleanse your hands you sinners,
Then, and not till then they shall have communion with him to Soul-saving Purposes. The same language James speaks Chap. 4. 8. Draw High to God, and he will draw High to you, cleanse your hands you Sinners,
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You cannot meet and injoy fellowship with God, but in paths of purity. Jesus Christ would not ingage himselfe to sup with any of the Laodiceans till they had separated from their lukewarmenesse, Rev. 3. 20. Here in vers. 14, 15, 16. the Spirit of God makes choyce of five emphaticall words in the Greeke, and expresses it by way of interrogation, which containes a vehement negation in it.
You cannot meet and enjoy fellowship with God, but in paths of purity. jesus christ would not engage himself to sup with any of the Laodiceans till they had separated from their Lukewarmness, Rev. 3. 20. Here in vers. 14, 15, 16. the Spirit of God makes choice of five emphatical words in the Greek, and Expresses it by Way of interrogation, which contains a vehement negation in it.
As if Paul should have said five times over, the Saints who are in Christ, and have Christ in them, must not, cannot reconcile themselves, to any compliance with sinne and sinners, no more then reconcile Christ with Beliall.
As if Paul should have said five times over, the Saints who Are in christ, and have christ in them, must not, cannot reconcile themselves, to any compliance with sin and Sinners, no more then reconcile christ with Belial.
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for his act they smarted, indeed because Josh. 7. 1. The children of Israel committed a trespasse in the accursed thing, they were not carefull to keepe themselves and one another from that evill as God had charged them, Josh. 6. 18. It was a seasonable prayer of that man of God;
for his act they smarted, indeed Because Josh. 7. 1. The children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing, they were not careful to keep themselves and one Another from that evil as God had charged them, Josh. 6. 18. It was a seasonable prayer of that man of God;
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the greater reason have wee to renounce all communion with other mens uncleannesse. Hence Paul calls upon the Saints in Ephesus, Ephes. 5. 11, Have no fellowship with the unfruitfull workes of darknesse, but reprove them rather;
the greater reason have we to renounce all communion with other men's uncleanness. Hence Paul calls upon the Saints in Ephesus, Ephesians 5. 11, Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but reprove them rather;
but rather beare witnesse against them, at least by a checking silence, if not by a seasonable speech, by lookes, by gestures, by some rebuking actions, if not by downeright reproofes; If you joyne hearts in sinning against God, expect to goe hand in hand under punishments from him.
but rather bear witness against them, At least by a checking silence, if not by a seasonable speech, by looks, by gestures, by Some rebuking actions, if not by downright reproofs; If you join hearts in sinning against God, expect to go hand in hand under punishments from him.
nor rained upon in the day of Indignation? (sometimes raine waters and makes a barren Land fruitfull, sometimes there is a raine of righteousnesse which washeth away unrighteousnesse, Hos. 10. 12.)
nor reigned upon in the day of Indignation? (sometime rain waters and makes a barren Land fruitful, sometime there is a rain of righteousness which washes away unrighteousness, Hos. 10. 12.)
31 Therefore I have powred out my indignation upon them, I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath, their owne way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord.
31 Therefore I have poured out my Indignation upon them, I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath, their own Way have I recompensed upon their Heads, Says the Lord.
Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem, wilt thou not bee made clean? when shall it once bee? What not after so many yeeres purifying Sermons? not after so many melting mercies, which should have led thee to repentance? not after so many purging judgements? What not yet cleansed by all these rivers of teares upon so many praying dayes, by all these streames of blood, in so many cruell fights? Oh when shall it once bee? What? England never cleansed from her old abominations? Doubtlesse,
Woe unto thee, Oh Jerusalem, wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once bee? What not After so many Years purifying Sermons? not After so many melting Mercies, which should have led thee to Repentance? not After so many purging Judgments? What not yet cleansed by all these Rivers of tears upon so many praying days, by all these streams of blood, in so many cruel fights? O when shall it once bee? What? England never cleansed from her old abominations? Doubtless,
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Historians make a sad relation of the Desolation of Hierusalem, twelve severall times the heavy judgements of God fell upon them, as the wofull fruites of their abominations:
Historians make a sad Relation of the Desolation of Jerusalem, twelve several times the heavy Judgments of God fell upon them, as the woeful fruits of their abominations:
for that you have in many things walked so unbecomming Saints. Instead of Separating from all Impurity, the All-seeing God knows, you have contributed very much to make England more unclean.
for that you have in many things walked so unbecoming Saints. Instead of Separating from all Impurity, the All-seeing God knows, you have contributed very much to make England more unclean.
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First, Every one of you hath an unclean spring within, in your own corrupt natures, which bubbles up daily in many impure thoughts, desires, &c. Jer. 4. 14. O Jerusalem wash thine heart from wickednesse, that thou mayest bee saved;
First, Every one of you hath an unclean spring within, in your own corrupt nature's, which bubbles up daily in many impure thoughts, Desires, etc. Jer. 4. 14. Oh Jerusalem wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou Mayest be saved;
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how long shall thy vaine thoughts lodge within thee? And in Matth. 15. 19. 20. For out of the heart proceed evill thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witnesse, blasphemies, these are the things which defile a man.
how long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? And in Matthew 15. 19. 20. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, Blasphemies, these Are the things which defile a man.
The heart is the Fountain, which is full of filth, many carnall principles, sinfull inclination, &c. hence so many unclean streames in our polluting actions.
The heart is the Fountain, which is full of filth, many carnal principles, sinful inclination, etc. hence so many unclean streams in our polluting actions.
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Secondly, You defile both your selves and others by corrupt speeches, and sinfull conversing together, Ephes. 4. 29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth,
Secondly, You defile both your selves and Others by corrupt Speeches, and sinful conversing together, Ephesians 4. 29. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your Mouth,
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they little know what it is to speak to edify profitably, but rather at a Table in a with-drawing roome, pull down that in one houres discourse, which a faithfull Minister hath been building up by many Sermons, ver. 30. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God;
they little know what it is to speak to edify profitably, but rather At a Table in a withdrawing room, pull down that in one hours discourse, which a faithful Minister hath been building up by many Sermons, ver. 30. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God;
such sinfull discoursing doth not onely sad the spirits of the Saints, but even grieve the Spirit of God himselfe, ver. 31. Let all bitternesse and wrath,
such sinful discoursing does not only sad the spirits of the Saints, but even grieve the Spirit of God himself, for. 31. Let all bitterness and wrath,
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If you please to consult with Exod. 28. 38. you shall finde there a course prescribed how Aaron was to beare the iniquity of the holy things, among the children of Israel, that they may bee accepted before the Lord.
If you please to consult with Exod 28. 38. you shall find there a course prescribed how Aaron was to bear the iniquity of the holy things, among the children of Israel, that they may be accepted before the Lord.
Which cleerly intimates that there are not onely evill doings, but also evill of our good doings, there are Sermon sinnes, Prayer sinnes, Communion sinnes, Humiliation sinnes, many Sanctuary sins, which doe defile both our spirits and performances,
Which clearly intimates that there Are not only evil doings, but also evil of our good doings, there Are Sermon Sins, Prayer Sins, Communion Sins, Humiliation Sins, many Sanctuary Sins, which do defile both our spirits and performances,
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and cast more mudde into Englands unclean streames, whereby wee become more obnoxious to the displeasure of the Holy God: Hence you may observe, Ezek. 9. 6. God gave commission to the destroyers, to begin at the Sanctuary. For the most part pollution beginnes at the Sanctuary,
and cast more mud into Englands unclean streams, whereby we become more obnoxious to the displeasure of the Holy God: Hence you may observe, Ezekiel 9. 6. God gave commission to the destroyers, to begin At the Sanctuary. For the most part pollution begins At the Sanctuary,
Hereby you who are advanced to such authority in the State, may make those sinnes which were too common before, in some kind to become Nationall, and leave a destructive guilt upon the Kingdome. As Ministers by not reproving their flock,
Hereby you who Are advanced to such Authority in the State, may make those Sins which were too Common before, in Some kind to become National, and leave a destructive guilt upon the Kingdom. As Ministers by not reproving their flock,
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The Lord teach you wisely to consider how angry hee was with Eli for his connivence, 1 Sam. 3. 13. God would ruine his house, because his Sonnes made themselves vile, and hee restrained them not.
The Lord teach you wisely to Consider how angry he was with Eli for his connivance, 1 Sam. 3. 13. God would ruin his house, Because his Sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
If God expects his Saints should separate, then give mee leave here to enter a Caveat against rash censuring, and condemning of all Separation. God himselfe by his Word,
If God expects his Saints should separate, then give me leave Here to enter a Caveat against rash censuring, and condemning of all Separation. God himself by his Word,
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Thirdly, when the Son of man shall come in his glory, with all the holy Angels, hee will separate the sheep from the goates, the sheep on his right hand, the goates on the left. And here Paul invites you to a separation,
Thirdly, when the Son of man shall come in his glory, with all the holy Angels, he will separate the sheep from the Goats, the sheep on his right hand, the Goats on the left. And Here Paul invites you to a separation,
and therefore doubtlesse there is no reason you should bee offended at the Name or Thing, when it is rightly stated and practised: This I shall indevour to represent in these two following Conclusions.
and Therefore doubtless there is no reason you should be offended At the Name or Thing, when it is rightly stated and practised: This I shall endeavour to represent in these two following Conclusions.
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Hee is pleased to call the Church his body, the fulnesse of him that filleth all in all, Ephes. 1. 23. This would dis-joynt that sweet Harmony, which is the beauty and strength of that body, Ephes. 4. 16.
He is pleased to call the Church his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all, Ephesians 1. 23. This would disjoint that sweet Harmony, which is the beauty and strength of that body, Ephesians 4. 16.
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because in comming hither, you come to Jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant, ver. 24. You need not make a separation from a particular Church, because there are some defects found in it.
Because in coming hither, you come to jesus the Mediator of the new Covenant, ver. 24. You need not make a separation from a particular Church, Because there Are Some defects found in it.
If you are bound to separate because of defects, to what particular Church will you associate, which shall not bee defective? Onely the Church Triumphant in Heaven is absolutely perfect, weeds will incessantly bee springing up in all Gods Gardens here on earth.
If you Are bound to separate Because of defects, to what particular Church will you associate, which shall not be defective? Only the Church Triumphant in Heaven is absolutely perfect, weeds will incessantly be springing up in all God's Gardens Here on earth.
This hath evermore been taken for granted amongst all sober spirits, that imperfections doe not presently unchurch a True Church, and so though they cry for a Reformation, yet doe not warrant a Separation.
This hath evermore been taken for granted among all Sobrium spirits, that imperfections do not presently unchurch a True Church, and so though they cry for a Reformation, yet do not warrant a Separation.
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Answ. Such Divines to whom God hath revealed much of his minde concerning Church-affaires, give divers reasons why the tolerating of some wicked persons in a Church, is not a sufficient ground for others to separate suddenly from it.
Answer Such Divines to whom God hath revealed much of his mind Concerning Church affairs, give diverse Reasons why the tolerating of Some wicked Persons in a Church, is not a sufficient ground for Others to separate suddenly from it.
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Secondly, Patience is to bee used towards a particular Brother, when hee is overtaken, Gal. 6. 1. Much more must you in such a case expresse it towards a Church.
Secondly, Patience is to be used towards a particular Brother, when he is overtaken, Gal. 6. 1. Much more must you in such a case express it towards a Church.
Answ. Their wickednesse may make the precious Ordinances of God ineffectuall to themselves, yet not to such others whom the Lord invited and for whom he prepared these Gospel-dainties;
Answer Their wickedness may make the precious Ordinances of God ineffectual to themselves, yet not to such Others whom the Lord invited and for whom he prepared these Gospel-dainties;
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Will a loving Father deny his owne children their bread, because some dogges creep under the Tables? Indeed as in Hag. 2. 13. If one that is unclean by a dead body, touch any of these, shall it bee unclean? And the Priests answered and said, It shall bee unclean.
Will a loving Father deny his own children their bred, Because Some Dogs creep under the Tables? Indeed as in Hag. 2. 13. If one that is unclean by a dead body, touch any of these, shall it be unclean? And the Priests answered and said, It shall be unclean.
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It is indeed a very desirable and beautifull thing, which would much increase our Communion comforts, to see none but Christs Members at his own Table. Yet how can the very being of an ungodly person there, enervate the power of the Ordinances unto thy soule? It is most true, A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump, 1 Cor. 5. 6. That incestuous person, (and so others) leaven a Church Physically, not by their presence, simply, because they are there;
It is indeed a very desirable and beautiful thing, which would much increase our Communion comforts, to see none but Christ Members At his own Table. Yet how can the very being of an ungodly person there, enervate the power of the Ordinances unto thy soul? It is most true, A little leaven leaveneth the Whole lump, 1 Cor. 5. 6. That incestuous person, (and so Others) leaven a Church Physically, not by their presence, simply, Because they Are there;
But Morally by his Impurity, hee being suffered without censure for so great an offence, doth imbolden and harden others in sin, whereby the whole Congregation might in time bee sowred with such leaven. The presence of an unclean person cannot hurt you,
But Morally by his Impurity, he being suffered without censure for so great an offence, does embolden and harden Others in since, whereby the Whole Congregation might in time be soured with such leaven. The presence of an unclean person cannot hurt you,
yet this doth not imply, that the Saints are thereby made one with him in his wickednesse. If an unclean person challenge more then belongs to him, this doth not devest the Saints of what is their due, and their priviledge, nor must it hinder them in performing that service, they owe to their Saviour, being called to it.
yet this does not imply, that the Saints Are thereby made one with him in his wickedness. If an unclean person challenge more then belongs to him, this does not devest the Saints of what is their due, and their privilege, nor must it hinder them in performing that service, they owe to their Saviour, being called to it.
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Quest. But I cannot do any duty (as it is expressed, Matth. 18. 15, 16. &c.) remaining in Communion with such a particular Church, may I not then separate?
Quest. But I cannot do any duty (as it is expressed, Matthew 18. 15, 16. etc.) remaining in Communion with such a particular Church, may I not then separate?
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In Morals, in matters of this nature, circumstances have such an influence, that what was my duty in one posture of things, may cease to bee my duty, when it is otherwise circumstantiated.
In Morals, in matters of this nature, Circumstances have such an influence, that what was my duty in one posture of things, may cease to be my duty, when it is otherwise circumstantiated.
I am not in all circumstances equally obliged to reprove offences, or to proceed to Church censures. Sometimes the disease hath so far prevailed, the body will not beare physick.
I am not in all Circumstances equally obliged to reprove offences, or to proceed to Church censures. Sometime the disease hath so Far prevailed, the body will not bear physic.
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Secondly, a man likewise, before hee separate from a Church because hee cannot do his duty therein, had need bee sure that his not being in a capacity to do his duty to the full, bee a sufficient ground of Separation.
Secondly, a man likewise, before he separate from a Church Because he cannot do his duty therein, had need be sure that his not being in a capacity to do his duty to the full, be a sufficient ground of Separation.
It is possible to remove to another Church, without a separation from your owne. Onely I wish these two things were remembred by such as thinke of separating.
It is possible to remove to Another Church, without a separation from your own. Only I wish these two things were remembered by such as think of separating.
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Secondly, A pious separation; from evill unto good, not from one evill to another, not from extremity to extremity, not from Tyranny to Anarchy, not from Prelaticall usurpation to popular licentiousnesse. So farre as you concurre with them ▪ and bid them God speed in any of their errors, you are partaker of their evill deeds, 2 Joh. ver. 11.
Secondly, A pious separation; from evil unto good, not from one evil to Another, not from extremity to extremity, not from Tyranny to Anarchy, not from Prelatical usurpation to popular licentiousness. So Far as you concur with them ▪ and bid them God speed in any of their errors, you Are partaker of their evil Deeds, 2 John ver. 11.
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Thirdly, A peaceable separation. Separate from the unclean, without a sebisme, (that is) without an unwarrantable rent, not rashly condemning all who come not up to your height;
Thirdly, A peaceable separation. Separate from the unclean, without a sebisme, (that is) without an unwarrantable rend, not rashly condemning all who come not up to your height;
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Fourthly, A loving separation. Though some Saints should differ and have a kinde of separation in some opinions and practices, wherein the holy Scripture allowes a latitude,
Fourthly, A loving separation. Though Some Saints should differ and have a kind of separation in Some opinions and practices, wherein the holy Scripture allows a latitude,
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yet still united in affection, (which the Devill most opposes) one soule though in divers bodies, though in divers Churches, still striving together for the Faith of the Gospel, Phil. 1. 27.
yet still united in affection, (which the devil most opposes) one soul though in diverse bodies, though in diverse Churches, still striving together for the Faith of the Gospel, Philip 1. 27.
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Then, as you desire to approve your selves Saints, study how you may answer Gods expectation, Minde purity in the whole course of your lives. Your God is an holy and pure God; Heaven is a pure place;
Then, as you desire to approve your selves Saints, study how you may answer God's expectation, Mind purity in the Whole course of your lives. Your God is an holy and pure God; Heaven is a pure place;
Many indeed will easily bee perswaded to pretend to purity, and have gotten their tongues tipt, in these times of Reformation, with some pure Gospel Language, yet in conclusion will bee ashamed,
Many indeed will Easily be persuaded to pretend to purity, and have got their tongues tipped, in these times of Reformation, with Some pure Gospel Language, yet in conclusion will be ashamed,
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because their hearts are not sound in Gods Statutes, according to Davids prayer, Psal. 119. 80. But tell mee thou Hypocrite, (saith hee) If it bee a good thing to seeme good why wilt thou not bee that which thou wouldest appeare to bee? for that which is a shame for a man to appeare to bee, is it not much more shame for him to bee indeed? And if it bee good to bee a gilt Professor, is it not much better to bee a pure golden Christian?
Because their hearts Are not found in God's Statutes, according to Davids prayer, Psalm 119. 80. But tell me thou Hypocrite, (Says he) If it be a good thing to seem good why wilt thou not be that which thou Wouldst appear to be? for that which is a shame for a man to appear to be, is it not much more shame for him to be indeed? And if it be good to be a gilded Professor, is it not much better to be a pure golden Christian?
whatsoever defileth, though it bee thy beloved, gainfull, pleasing sinne, away with it, Psal. 97. 10. Maintain constantly thy fortifications against all assaults:
whatsoever Defileth, though it be thy Beloved, gainful, pleasing sin, away with it, Psalm 97. 10. Maintain constantly thy fortifications against all assaults:
If there bee a traine of importunate sollicitations laid to overcome thee, blow up all with Josephs holy defiance, Gen. 39. 9. How then can I do this great wickednesse, and sin against God?
If there be a train of importunate solicitations laid to overcome thee, blow up all with Josephs holy defiance, Gen. 39. 9. How then can I do this great wickedness, and since against God?
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Secondly, Breathe after inward purity of spirit and conscience, Tit. 1. 15. Ʋnto the pure all things are pure, in their actions, as well as in their injoyments. A chaste minde will keepe you undefiled in the way.
Secondly, Breathe After inward purity of Spirit and conscience, Tit. 1. 15. Ʋnto the pure all things Are pure, in their actions, as well as in their enjoyments. A chaste mind will keep you undefiled in the Way.
Humane inventions will stain and formalize; Divine Institutions, when they are kept pure, have a most soveraigne healing, cleansing vertue. Hence Paul reduces all to the first institution,
Humane Inventions will stain and formalize; Divine Institutions, when they Are kept pure, have a most sovereign healing, cleansing virtue. Hence Paul reduces all to the First Institution,
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It is not enough for Saints to have a lawfull use of temporall blessings, unlesse they gain an holy use of them, that they may bee spiritualized unto them, Col. 3. 1, 2. Saints should proportion their carriage to their hopes.
It is not enough for Saints to have a lawful use of temporal blessings, unless they gain an holy use of them, that they may be spiritualized unto them, Col. 3. 1, 2. Saints should proportion their carriage to their hope's.
The Lord Almighty will undoubtedly as a Father receive all those who are such Right Separatists indeed, that they renounce communion with any impurity.
The Lord Almighty will undoubtedly as a Father receive all those who Are such Right Separatists indeed, that they renounce communion with any impurity.
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there is no recovering fellowship with the Lord, unlesse the great obstruction bee removed, unlesse wee renounce sinne, which provoked him to withdraw from us.
there is no recovering fellowship with the Lord, unless the great obstruction be removed, unless we renounce sin, which provoked him to withdraw from us.
Indeed when once the soule bethinks it selfe, and beginnes to looke after God, hee is r•ady to meet her with deale imbraces, Luk. 15. 20. But when hee was yet a great way off, his Father saw him,
Indeed when once the soul bethinks it self, and begins to look After God, he is r•ady to meet her with deal embraces, Luk. 15. 20. But when he was yet a great Way off, his Father saw him,
Yea, this whole 15. Chapter of Luke is spent in three incouraging Parables to this purpose, discovering that no Shepherd is more desirous to seek his lost sheep, no woman more inquisiti•• after her lost groat; no Father more carefull of the returne of his 〈 … 〉,
Yea, this Whole 15. Chapter of Lycia is spent in three encouraging Parables to this purpose, discovering that no Shepherd is more desirous to seek his lost sheep, no woman more inquisiti•• After her lost groat; no Father more careful of the return of his 〈 … 〉,
then the Lord into entertain such as unfainedly disclaim all impurity. Here you have two particulars fit to bee considered, in the prosecuting of this observation:
then the Lord into entertain such as unfeignedly disclaim all impurity. Here you have two particulars fit to be considered, in the prosecuting of this observation:
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Christ ingages himselfe to the uncleane Laodiceans, that if they will heare his voyce and open the doore, Rev. 3. 20. Hee will come in and sup with them, and they with him;
christ engages himself to the unclean Laodiceans, that if they will hear his voice and open the door, Rev. 3. 20. He will come in and sup with them, and they with him;
whatever lukewarmnesse they have been stained with before, yet now upon such termes, hee promises they shall enjoy a sweet and intimate communion with him.
whatever lukewarmness they have been stained with before, yet now upon such terms, he promises they shall enjoy a sweet and intimate communion with him.
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Secondly, this is agreeable to the intention of Christs death, who laid down his life that hee might purifie a peculiar people unto himselfe, Tit. 2. 14.
Secondly, this is agreeable to the intention of Christ death, who laid down his life that he might purify a peculiar people unto himself, Tit. 2. 14.
And, Thirdly, this is the method of the Spirit of God, in the execution of his eternall Counsels for the salvation of our Soules, it is in a way of Sanctification, and cleansing us from the filth of fin, 2 Thess. 2. 13. that so wee may bee meet to bee partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light.
And, Thirdly, this is the method of the Spirit of God, in the execution of his Eternal Counsels for the salvation of our Souls, it is in a Way of Sanctification, and cleansing us from the filth of fin, 2 Thess 2. 13. that so we may be meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in Light.
First, Hee welcomes them at their first return home to his house with joyfull imbraces, Luk. 15. 23. There is great triumph in Heaven at the recovery of a lost sinner.
First, He welcomes them At their First return home to his house with joyful embraces, Luk. 15. 23. There is great triumph in Heaven At the recovery of a lost sinner.
Secondly, Hee will kindly own them, and with candid interpretation, accept of weak prayers, and small endevours from them, Mal. 3. 16, 17. The lisping, the stammering of a childe is pleasing to the love of a Father.
Secondly, He will kindly own them, and with candid Interpretation, accept of weak Prayers, and small endeavours from them, Malachi 3. 16, 17. The lisping, the stammering of a child is pleasing to the love of a Father.
Thirdly, Hee can indulgently overlook great weaknesses in them, Psal. 103. 13. forbearing their frowardnesse, their evill manners, expecting no more from children then their strength will beare.
Thirdly, He can indulgently overlook great Weaknesses in them, Psalm 103. 13. forbearing their frowardness, their evil manners, expecting no more from children then their strength will bear.
Hee knows what they have need of, and what is best for them, Matth. 6. 31. 32. Having given them Christ, hee will withhold no good thing else from them, Rom. 8. 32. Yea, being children of God, they shall bee joynt heires with Christ himselfe, Rom. 8. 17. Thus honourably doth the Lord receive all them, who come unto him upon his own termes, leaving their impurity behinde them, they shall understand and taste the loving kindnesse of the Lord.
He knows what they have need of, and what is best for them, Matthew 6. 31. 32. Having given them christ, he will withhold no good thing Else from them, Rom. 8. 32. Yea, being children of God, they shall be joint Heirs with christ himself, Rom. 8. 17. Thus honourably does the Lord receive all them, who come unto him upon his own terms, leaving their impurity behind them, they shall understand and taste the loving kindness of the Lord.
Then, when God still denies to receive our requests, and suspends his Fatherly compassions in our extremity, wee have great reason to suspect our selves; and yet to make more exact inquiry what impure things, and persons there are amongst us.
Then, when God still Denies to receive our requests, and suspends his Fatherly compassions in our extremity, we have great reason to suspect our selves; and yet to make more exact inquiry what impure things, and Persons there Are among us.
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Now is a proper season to consider whether there bee no Achan in the camp, whether no Jonahs still asleepe in a corner, which occasions the storme, and indangers the ship.
Now is a proper season to Consider whither there be no achan in the camp, whither no Jonahs still asleep in a corner, which occasions the storm, and endangers the ship.
The Lord repulsed their prayers, and bade them, ver. 14. Goe and cry unto the Gods which yee have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.
The Lord repulsed their Prayers, and bade them, ver. 14. Go and cry unto the God's which ye have chosen, let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.
Could wee in England act our prayers, not onely bemoane our uncleannesse, but put it away from among us, renounce all our impurity, wee might hope to find our Heavenly Father, so farre grieved with our miseries, that our sorrows might bee turned into rejoycings.
Could we in England act our Prayers, not only bemoan our uncleanness, but put it away from among us, renounce all our impurity, we might hope to find our Heavenly Father, so Far grieved with our misery's, that our sorrows might be turned into rejoicings.
Then, let all the Saints who have indevoured to separate themselves from all uncleannesse, learn hence, with all humble boldnesse, to improve this blessed priviledge, make use of this sweet Relation you have unto God, runne to the Throne of Grace,
Then, let all the Saints who have endeavoured to separate themselves from all uncleanness, Learn hence, with all humble boldness, to improve this blessed privilege, make use of this sweet Relation you have unto God, run to the Throne of Grace,
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and cry Abba Father. Rom. 8. 15. If hee hath bound himselfe to receive you as a Father, doe you follow him as children, doe not onely say, Abba Father, but cry, Abba Father;
and cry Abba Father. Rom. 8. 15. If he hath bound himself to receive you as a Father, do you follow him as children, do not only say, Abba Father, but cry, Abba Father;
if thou canst do nothing else in the behalf of poore England, yet put thy finger in thine eye and complain to thy Father, tell him how ill it fares with thy poore Brethren and Sisters in gasping Ireland, in unsettled Scotland, in bleeding England, and what a bitter cup of trembling, Germany, and the Palatinate, have had in their hands for above twenty yeeres together. As Mary and Martha sent to Christ, Joh. 11. 3. saving, Lord, behold hee whom thou lovest is sick:
if thou Canst do nothing Else in the behalf of poor England, yet put thy finger in thine eye and complain to thy Father, tell him how ill it fares with thy poor Brothers and Sisters in gasping Ireland, in unsettled Scotland, in bleeding England, and what a bitter cup of trembling, Germany, and the Palatinate, have had in their hands for above twenty Years together. As Marry and Martha sent to christ, John 11. 3. Saving, Lord, behold he whom thou Lovest is sick:
Onely hee will have us to bee brought so low, that the sentence of death being passed upon us hee may bee magnifyed in our Resurrection. O therefore suffer not your selves to bee discouraged from wonted importunity in Prayer.
Only he will have us to be brought so low, that the sentence of death being passed upon us he may be magnified in our Resurrection. Oh Therefore suffer not your selves to be discouraged from wonted importunity in Prayer.
As hee is Almighty, hee is abundantly able, as hee is a Father, hee is as cheerefully willing. Hee who is Almighty can work, without meanes, as well as with meanes, by weak meanes as well as by strong, contrary to meanes, as well as according unto meanes.
As he is Almighty, he is abundantly able, as he is a Father, he is as cheerfully willing. He who is Almighty can work, without means, as well as with means, by weak means as well as by strong, contrary to means, as well as according unto means.
and in the dark, as hee hath promised, Isa. 42. 16. And I will bring the blinde by a way that they know not, I will lead them in path that they have not known, I will make darknesse light before them,
and in the dark, as he hath promised, Isaiah 42. 16. And I will bring the blind by a Way that they know not, I will led them in path that they have not known, I will make darkness Light before them,
It the Lord Almighty will receive all Right Separatists, as a Father, this may oblige all the Saints in their moving towards a pure Separation from uncleannesse to imbrace one another as Brethren.
It the Lord Almighty will receive all Right Separatists, as a Father, this may oblige all the Saints in their moving towards a pure Separation from uncleanness to embrace one Another as Brothers.
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because hee is learned, discreet, or usefull, but love the brotherhood, the fraternity, the whole corporation of Saints; Yea, 1 Pet. 1. 2. See that yee love one another with a pure heart fervently.
Because he is learned, discreet, or useful, but love the brotherhood, the fraternity, the Whole corporation of Saints; Yea, 1 Pet. 1. 2. See that ye love one Another with a pure heart fervently.
Thirdly, It must have fervency as well as purity, such love as will not bee quenched by some passions, discourtesies, differences, &c. O this were most becomming Saints,
Thirdly, It must have fervency as well as purity, such love as will not be quenched by Some passion, discourtesies, differences, etc. O this were most becoming Saints,
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This State were not in so much danger to bee broken by enemies, if wee did not give them advantage by breaches amongst our selves: And this makes our present Church differences the more sad,
This State were not in so much danger to be broken by enemies, if we did not give them advantage by Breaches among our selves: And this makes our present Church differences the more sad,
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What a place is this, where Papists are hanged, and antipapists are burned! Is it not more prodigiously strange to see Brethren, under the names of Independents and Presbyterians, not onely persecuted by others,
What a place is this, where Papists Are hanged, and antipapists Are burned! Is it not more prodigiously strange to see Brothers, under the names of Independents and Presbyterians, not only persecuted by Others,
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but even condemning and doing severe execution upon one another? I doubt you doe not often enough remember that of Moses, Act. 7. 26. Sirs, yee are Brethren,
but even condemning and doing severe execution upon one Another? I doubt you do not often enough Remember that of Moses, Act. 7. 26. Sirs, ye Are Brothers,
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as may prevent confusion in Church-Administrations, and withall leaving such liberty as may relieve tender consciences; They who have taken divers steppes towards an happy accord in the doctrinall part, in one Confession of Faith; and form of Catechisme; why should not they also as children of one Father,
as may prevent confusion in Church administrations, and withal leaving such liberty as may relieve tender Consciences; They who have taken diverse steps towards an happy accord in the doctrinal part, in one Confessi of Faith; and from of Catechism; why should not they also as children of one Father,
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as Subjects of the same King, (by the help of your Prayers and indevours) bee brought to shake hands in lesser things, harmoniously concurring in matters of Church-government?
as Subject's of the same King, (by the help of your Prayers and endeavours) be brought to shake hands in lesser things, harmoniously concurring in matters of Church-government?
The Devill hath a great plot, a dangerous design upon us herein, (the Lord make us more vigilant against it) when other attempts prosper not, hee indevours, by dividing our spirits, to weaken our Counsels of Reformation, hee knows how by the affixing of exasperating names, Presbyterians, Independents, &c. to blow the coale,
The devil hath a great plot, a dangerous Design upon us herein, (the Lord make us more vigilant against it) when other attempts prosper not, he endeavours, by dividing our spirits, to weaken our Counsels of Reformation, he knows how by the affixing of exasperating names, Presbyterians, Independents, etc. to blow the coal,
and inflame the differences in things. Come into some companies, you shall heare people talk themselves and one another into a passion against Independents; others will draw as ugly a picture of Presbyterians, (and through both these names too many strike at the power of godlinesse) yea,
and inflame the differences in things. Come into Some companies, you shall hear people talk themselves and one Another into a passion against Independents; Others will draw as ugly a picture of Presbyterians, (and through both these names too many strike At the power of godliness) yea,
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Presbyterians would appeare in so many things Independents, and Independents in so many Presbyterian, or rather Classicall Divines will bee so farre Congregationall, and Congregationall ones,
Presbyterians would appear in so many things Independents, and Independents in so many Presbyterian, or rather Classical Divines will be so Far Congregational, and Congregational ones,
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so farre Classicall, (for indeed the word Independent seemes not so comely, either for creatures or Churches, the very law of Nature will not allow the same persons to bee parties and Judges without an appeale) that both might bee much satisfyed.
so Far Classical, (for indeed the word Independent seems not so comely, either for creatures or Churches, the very law of Nature will not allow the same Persons to be parties and Judges without an appeal) that both might be much satisfied.
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The meeknesse of wisdome, in much love studying the Word of God, might possibly discover such a reconciling way, wherein the Presbytery shall have so much power as will helpe to bound the Liberty of the People, and withall the interest of the People bee maintained in such a manner,
The meekness of Wisdom, in much love studying the Word of God, might possibly discover such a reconciling Way, wherein the Presbytery shall have so much power as will help to bound the Liberty of the People, and withal the Interest of the People be maintained in such a manner,
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as may best ballance the power of the Presbytery. Whereas, if the differences bee fomented, remember the Apostles doome, Gal. 5. 15. But if yee bit and devoure one another, take heed that yee bee not consumed one of another.
as may best balance the power of the Presbytery. Whereas, if the differences be fomented, Remember the Apostles doom, Gal. 5. 15. But if ye bit and devour one Another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of Another.
If the Almighty Lord give such incouraging entertainment to the generation of Right Separatists, then, I hope, you will easily bee perswaded, both as patternes, and Patrons of purity, to cherish and promote it in your selves and others.
If the Almighty Lord give such encouraging entertainment to the generation of Right Separatists, then, I hope, you will Easily be persuaded, both as patterns, and Patrons of purity, to cherish and promote it in your selves and Others.
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The Lord fill your spirits with that wisdome which is first pure, then peaceable, and full of good fruites, that you may with all your might improve it.
The Lord fill your spirits with that Wisdom which is First pure, then peaceable, and full of good fruits, that you may with all your might improve it.
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The set time for God to favour this Sion was not come. His good hand hath cast you into that juncture of things, lets you see such a concurrence of providences, enemies as well as friends helping forward the work, Ministers Preaching, the people petitioning for purity;
The Set time for God to favour this Sion was not come. His good hand hath cast you into that juncture of things, lets you see such a concurrence of providences, enemies as well as Friends helping forward the work, Ministers Preaching, the people petitioning for purity;
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God forbid that this should lye at your doore, that such and such Nobles in England had a great price put into their hands, but they wanted hearts to improve it.
God forbid that this should lie At your door, that such and such Nobles in England had a great price put into their hands, but they wanted hearts to improve it.
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In former dayes it was accounted a great matter, that a Commission was granted to some persons to do somewhat towards the cleansing of England; following Parliaments in Queen Elizabeths time, cleansed some of the cisterns, but still left much mud in the Fountaine. God hath reserved you to have an honourable share in this service;
In former days it was accounted a great matter, that a Commission was granted to Some Persons to do somewhat towards the cleansing of England; following Parliaments in Queen Elizabeths time, cleansed Some of the cisterns, but still left much mud in the Fountain. God hath reserved you to have an honourable share in this service;
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you will allow mee the liberty to say to yo• as Mordecai to Esther, Chap. 4. 14. Who knoweth whither thou a•• come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? Whether God hath raised you to such a high station for this very service to help to purify England? Let it bee the everlasting honour of this Parliament, and of you Noble Senators herein, to pluck up all our weeds, take away all our drosse, to remove all our 〈 ◊ 〉, yea, to doe your utmost to advance a pure Separation from all uncleannesse.
you will allow me the liberty to say to yo• as Mordecai to Esther, Chap. 4. 14. Who Knoweth whither thou a•• come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? Whither God hath raised you to such a high station for this very service to help to purify England? Let it be the everlasting honour of this Parliament, and of you Noble Senators herein, to pluck up all our weeds, take away all our dross, to remove all our 〈 ◊ 〉, yea, to do your utmost to advance a pure Separation from all uncleanness.
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If any ask, (as I hope divers of you are so truely Noble, that you will inquire) What should wee doe that wee may advance a pure Reformation in England?
If any ask, (as I hope diverse of you Are so truly Noble, that you will inquire) What should we do that we may advance a pure Reformation in England?
First, Begin with your selves, bee cleansing your selves from all personall 〈 ◊ 〉 of flesh and spirit, 2 Cor. 7. 1. O that all our Reformers were indeed self-reformers! O that all our great Counsellor• would often keepe a become Committee in their own Consciences, to examine and discover their own errours and exorbitancies.
First, Begin with your selves, be cleansing your selves from all personal 〈 ◊ 〉 of Flesh and Spirit, 2 Cor. 7. 1. O that all our Reformers were indeed self-reformers! Oh that all our great Counsellor• would often keep a become Committee in their own Consciences, to examine and discover their own errors and Extravagancies.
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You should wisely consider your Greatnesse hath an influence 〈 ◊ 〉 wayer. If you are good, your goodnesse will bee the more glorious, being ioyned with greatnesse; but if 〈 ◊ 〉, your greatnesse grea••ns your sins, your height makes you the more notoriously ▪ evill.
You should wisely Consider your Greatness hath an influence 〈 ◊ 〉 wayer. If you Are good, your Goodness will be the more glorious, being joined with greatness; but if 〈 ◊ 〉, your greatness grea••ns your Sins, your height makes you the more notoriously ▪ evil.
Wee expect Oracles in Noblemens speeches, 〈 … 〉 by their action•, coppies from their conversations; wee looked at Judges should first judge themselves, and remember to condemn that in their own pract•es which they sentence in other mens.
we expect Oracles in Noblemen's Speeches, 〈 … 〉 by their action•, copies from their conversations; we looked At Judges should First judge themselves, and Remember to condemn that in their own pract•es which they sentence in other men's.
You may passe good •ills, and Ordinances against swearing, and Sabbath-breaking, yet if you continue to blaspheme his Name, and prophane his day, even our Law-makers, by their unhappy examples, will teach others to bee Law-breakers; O bee sweeping every day before your own doores! God forbid, that whilst you condemn the Antinomians Doctrine, any of you should bee found Antinomians in practice.
You may pass good •ills, and Ordinances against swearing, and Sabbath-breaking, yet if you continue to Blaspheme his Name, and profane his day, even our Lawmakers, by their unhappy Examples, will teach Others to bee Law-breakers; Oh be sweeping every day before your own doors! God forbid, that while you condemn the Antinomians Doctrine, any of you should be found Antinomians in practice.
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If they suck in unwholesome aire thence, that may breed such diseases as prove incurable. If those Nurceries bee not well pruned, you may receive such Chaplains thence,
If they suck in unwholesome air thence, that may breed such diseases as prove incurable. If those Nurseries be not well pruned, you may receive such Chaplains thence,
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2. Another Spring is the Innes of Court: Those Honourable Societies, where the young Nobles and Gentry should bee fashioned and shaped for the service of their God and of their Country.
2. another Spring is the Inns of Court: Those Honourable Societies, where the young Nobles and Gentry should be fashioned and shaped for the service of their God and of their Country.
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As the Ʋniversity breed Ministers for the Church, so the Innes of Court breeds Magistrates and Parliament men for the State. If filth bee tolerated there for want of cleansing preaching, and purging Government, the whole Kingdome will bee in danger to derive pollution thence.
As the Ʋniversity breed Ministers for the Church, so the Inns of Court breeds Magistrates and Parliament men for the State. If filth be tolerated there for want of cleansing preaching, and purging Government, the Whole Kingdom will be in danger to derive pollution thence.
3. A third Spring, much to bee considered, is, Noblemens Families. If there should bee found Chappels to the Devill, in regard of ignorance, profanenesse,
3. A third Spring, much to be considered, is, Noblemen's Families. If there should be found Chapels to the devil, in regard of ignorance, profaneness,
If there a Mercenary Chaplain bee entertained, who is like one of Baals, or Jeroboams Priests, rather then like a Timothy or a Titus, who should learne in all things to show himselfe a pattern of good workes; in Doctrine, uncorruptnesse, gravity, sincerity.
If there a Mercenary Chaplain be entertained, who is like one of Baal's, or Jeroboams Priests, rather then like a Timothy or a Titus, who should Learn in all things to show himself a pattern of good works; in Doctrine, uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity.
If there bee nourished a set of vicious Servants, who are slaves to the lusts of their Lords or Ladies (besides the sad experience of the poysoning of many young Nobles by such Chaplaines and servants,) what a dangerous Influence will all this have upon the Tenants and Neighbours? and so by this one muddy Spring, many uncleane streames shall bee fed abroad in the Country.
If there be nourished a Set of vicious Servants, who Are slaves to the Lustiest of their lords or Ladies (beside the sad experience of the poisoning of many young Nobles by such Chaplains and Servants,) what a dangerous Influence will all this have upon the Tenants and Neighbours? and so by this one muddy Spring, many unclean streams shall be fed abroad in the Country.
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whether persons or things, whether Offices, Ceremonies, Innovations, &c. A few weeds, when rooted, and seeding, will soon over-runne a great deale of ground. To this purpose it is good to consider where our defilements chiefely began.
whither Persons or things, whither Offices, Ceremonies, Innovations, etc. A few weeds, when rooted, and seeding, will soon overrun a great deal of ground. To this purpose it is good to Consider where our defilements chiefly began.
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It was a notable hint that Cassander gave, who by two severall Emperours, Maximilian and Ferdinand, was set on work as a Reconciler, to compose the quarrels of the Church.
It was a notable hint that Cassander gave, who by two several emperors, Maximilian and Ferdinand, was Set on work as a Reconciler, to compose the quarrels of the Church.
The Principall cause (said hee) of the calamity and distraction of the Church is to bee laid on those, which being puffed up with a vaine insolent conceite of their Ecclesiasticall power, proudly,
The Principal cause (said he) of the calamity and distraction of the Church is to be laid on those, which being puffed up with a vain insolent conceit of their Ecclesiastical power, proudly,
Wherefore my opinion is, that the Church can never hope for any firme peace, unlesse they make the beginning which have given the cause of the distraction.
Wherefore my opinion is, that the Church can never hope for any firm peace, unless they make the beginning which have given the cause of the distraction.
There is the same reason for purity. Wee cannot expect a good and sound peace in the Church of England without purity. Our pollutions being many, occasioned amongst us great separation; (in divers places tender consciences were necessitated, at least in regard of some personall acts, to suspend communion with their Congregations where they lived) Beginne your cleansing work there.
There is the same reason for purity. we cannot expect a good and found peace in the Church of England without purity. Our pollutions being many, occasioned among us great separation; (in diverse places tender Consciences were necessitated, At least in regard of Some personal acts, to suspend communion with their Congregations where they lived) Begin your cleansing work there.
Wee have great hope that such a pure Reformation as might satisfie godly spirits, would produce an happy Reconciliation amongst sober mindes, and possibly would recover many who have incogitantly runne into great extremities. However doe your duty, put forth your utmost indevours,
we have great hope that such a pure Reformation as might satisfy godly spirits, would produce an happy Reconciliation among Sobrium minds, and possibly would recover many who have incogitantly run into great extremities. However do your duty, put forth your utmost endeavours,
Where are the filthy sinkes in this Kingdome, but in such corners as have wanted a faithfull Minister? This made Cathedrall aire (for the most part) so impure, where they had so much empty externall pompe, in stead of the purity and simplicity of Christ. When a Minister preacheth in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit of God, which is a most pure Spirit, there the Sunne of righteousnesse shines, and such light will purifie: There the Holy Ghost breathes, and such Gospel aire is purgging; it will not indure fogges of errors, or mists of superstition, where a man of God Preaches, his Doctrine drops as the rain, his speech distils as the dew, as the small rain, upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grasse, this will purify as well as sanctify. Yea, by the Ministery of the Gospel, sinners are directed unto Jesus Christ, in whom there is a full and overflowing fountaine, for the washing away all their pollutions. This was his Soule-cleansing method, Ephes. 5. 25, 26, 27. Out of love to his Church, Christ gave himselfe for it, that hee might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water, by the word, that hee might present it glorious without spot or wrinkle, &c.
Where Are the filthy sinks in this Kingdom, but in such corners as have wanted a faithful Minister? This made Cathedral air (for the most part) so impure, where they had so much empty external pomp, in stead of the purity and simplicity of christ. When a Minister Preacheth in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit of God, which is a most pure Spirit, there the Sun of righteousness shines, and such Light will purify: There the Holy Ghost breathes, and such Gospel air is purgging; it will not endure fogs of errors, or mists of Superstition, where a man of God Preaches, his Doctrine drops as the rain, his speech distils as the due, as the small rain, upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass, this will purify as well as sanctify. Yea, by the Ministry of the Gospel, Sinners Are directed unto jesus christ, in whom there is a full and overflowing fountain, for the washing away all their pollutions. This was his Soul-cleansing method, Ephesians 5. 25, 26, 27. Out of love to his Church, christ gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water, by the word, that he might present it glorious without spot or wrinkle, etc.
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If you would indeed befriend the Church in England, and make us an unspotted people, concurre with your great Lord and Master, in opening the passages for a cleansing Ministery of the Word, all the Kingdome over.
If you would indeed befriend the Church in England, and make us an unspotted people, concur with your great Lord and Master, in opening the passages for a cleansing Ministry of the Word, all the Kingdom over.
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Reasons why separation not suddainly to be made from a Church though some wicked persons be tolerated in it. See Ames. Case consc. l. 4. c. 24. sect. 15.
Reasons why separation not suddenly to be made from a Church though Some wicked Persons be tolerated in it. See Ames. Case Conscience. l. 4. c. 24. sect. 15.
Incommoda faciunt aliquando ut praeceptum affirmativum desinat obligare, quod alias non possit non observari sine peccato. Ames. Cas. l. 4. c. 24. sect. 15: Si ex separatione vel schisma metuendum, vel contagio peccandi multitudinem invaserit, divinae disciplinae severa misericordia necessaria ▪ est: consilia separationis tunc inania plus perturbant infirmos bonos, quam corrigant animosos malos, Aug. contra Parmen l. 3. c. 2. Matth. 18. 15, 16, 17.
Incommoda faciunt aliquando ut Precept affirmativum Desinat obligare, quod alias non possit non observari sine Peccato. Ames. Case. l. 4. c. 24. sect. 15: Si ex separation vel schisma metuendum, vel contagio Peccandi multitudinem invaserit, Divinae Discipline Severa misericordia necessaria ▪ est: consilia separationis tunc inania plus perturbant Infirmos bonos, quam corrigant animosos Malos, Aug. contra Parmen l. 3. c. 2. Matthew 18. 15, 16, 17.
Ʋse 2. Incouragement. Let the Saints fly to God as to a Father. Abba Father found 3 times, Rom. 8. 15. Mark. 14. 36. Gal. 4. 6. Abba Syr. Chrysost. vocat verbū. puerorum legitimorum quo parentes suos appellant.
Ʋse 2. Encouragement. Let the Saints fly to God as to a Father. Abba Father found 3 times, Rom. 8. 15. Mark. 14. 36. Gal. 4. 6. Abba Syr. Chrysostom vocat verbū. Puerorum legitimorum quo Parents suos appellant.
Since the preaching of this Sermon our hope of agreement is much incouraged. On the 4 of Ianuary 1644. when the Arch bishop of Cant. was condemned, the Directory passed both Houses of Parliament, with the removall of Common Prayer book, Ceremonies &c. And on the 10 of Ian. when his head was taken off, the chiefe head of our Divisions in the Assembly about Excommunication was chopped off by Accommodation.
Since the preaching of this Sermon our hope of agreement is much encouraged. On the 4 of Ianuary 1644. when the Arch bishop of Cant was condemned, the Directory passed both Houses of Parliament, with the removal of Common Prayer book, Ceremonies etc. And on the 10 of Jan when his head was taken off, the chief head of our Divisions in the Assembly about Excommunication was chopped off by Accommodation.
Cassander Consultat. Misericorditer corripiat homo quod potest, quod autem non potest patienter ferat, & cum dilectione gemat atque lugeat, donec aut ille desuper emendet & corrigat, aut usque ad messem differat eradicare zizania & paleam ventilare: & tamen securi de salute sua bonae spei Christi ani inter desperatos, quos corripere non valent, in unitate versentur, August. 4 Advance a pure Ministry in England.
Cassander Consultat. Mercifully Corripiat homo quod potest, quod autem non potest Patienter ferat, & cum dilectione gemat atque lugeat, donec Or Isle Desuper emendet & corrigat, Or usque ad messem Differat eradicare zizania & Paleas Ventilare: & tamen Security de salute sua bonae Spei Christ ani inter desperatos, quos corripere non valent, in unitate versentur, August. 4 Advance a pure Ministry in England.
