A sermon preached before the Honorable House of Commons: at Margarets Westminster, upon the 26. day of August 1645. being the day of their solemne monethly fast. / By John Lightfoot, a member of the Assembly of Divines.
A SERMON PREACHED To the Honourable House of Commons, at their Monethly Fast, August 27. 1645. Rev. Chap. 20. Vers. 1, 2. And I saw an Angel come downe from heaven having the key of the bottomlesse pit,
A SERMON PREACHED To the Honourable House of Commons, At their Monthly Fast, August 27. 1645. Rev. Chap. 20. Vers. 1, 2. And I saw an Angel come down from heaven having the key of the bottomless pit,
how lamentable and dolefull is it, that that prophecy should ever bee so true of us (which is uttered against Babel) as it is proved to bee at this day, that Zijim and Ijim and Obim, satyres and fiends and devils should daunce and domineere,
how lamentable and doleful is it, that that prophecy should ever be so true of us (which is uttered against Babel) as it is proved to be At this day, that Zijim and Ijim and Obim, satyrs and fiends and Devils should dance and domineer,
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and so doth a learned countrey man of our owne censure upon this place, that it is Res omnium totius Scripturae Propheticae abstrusissima maximeque admiranda:
and so does a learned country man of our own censure upon this place, that it is Rest omnium totius Scriptures Prophetica abstrusissima maximeque Admiranda:
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But I shall but tell you that some Popish writers apply this prophecy and victory of the Angel in the Text to the Pope, some to Pope Calixtus the second, who bound the Dragon, say they,
But I shall but tell you that Some Popish writers apply this prophecy and victory of the Angel in the Text to the Pope, Some to Pope Calixtus the second, who bound the Dragon, say they,
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Others to Pope Innocent the third, who bound the devill by approving the orders of the Dominicans and the Franciscans. I need say no more, such expositions as these, it is more then enough to have but named them.
Others to Pope Innocent the third, who bound the Devil by approving the order of the Dominicans and the Franciscans. I need say no more, such expositions as these, it is more then enough to have but nam them.
I shall but tell you neither that some expositors of a better schoole, apply this victory of the Angel over the Dragon to Constantines conquering of Maxentius Herculeus and Lieinius those persecuting Emperours,
I shall but tell you neither that Some expositors of a better school, apply this victory of the Angel over the Dragon to Constantines conquering of Maxentius Herculean and Lieinius those persecuting emperors,
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But I must doe more then barely tell you, that the glosse and exposition upon this prophecy which hath got the deepest root and the highest seate in the hearts and estimations of very many in these times,
But I must do more then barely tell you, that the gloss and exposition upon this prophecy which hath god the Deepest root and the highest seat in the hearts and estimations of very many in these times,
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and carrieth the greatest cry with it, is the opinion of the Chiliasts of old, refined by the Millenaries alate, which take this matter about the thousand years, strictly and exactly according to the very letter.
and Carrieth the greatest cry with it, is the opinion of the Chiliasts of old, refined by the Millennials alate, which take this matter about the thousand Years, strictly and exactly according to the very Letter.
An opinion so strange to mee that I must confesse I could not but make it a sad omen and presage a good while agoe what opinions we should fall into in time,
an opinion so strange to me that I must confess I could not but make it a sad omen and presage a good while ago what opinions we should fallen into in time,
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That when Antichrist is destroyed the Jewes shall bee called, their calling shall bee home to the land of Canaan, (for let mee take up all the shreds of this opinion that I find scattered in the writings of the abetters of it) that Christ shall have a glorious reigne here upon earth, that himselfe shall personally and visibly dwell here among his Saints:
That when Antichrist is destroyed the Jews shall be called, their calling shall be home to the land of Canaan, (for let me take up all the shreds of this opinion that I find scattered in the writings of the abetters of it) that christ shall have a glorious Reign Here upon earth, that himself shall personally and visibly dwell Here among his Saints:
First, the maintainers of this opinion, seeme not to have taken proper and serious notice of one phrase in this Chapter which the holy Ghost hath twice mentioned, that it might bee be sure to bee taken notice of,
First, the maintainers of this opinion, seem not to have taken proper and serious notice of one phrase in this Chapter which the holy Ghost hath twice mentioned, that it might be be sure to be taken notice of,
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for so it is expressed in plaine tearmes in the third verse upon his binding, & so is it hinted and intimated in the eighth verse upon his loosing ▪ now this opinion of the Millenaries speakes much of Satans binding,
for so it is expressed in plain terms in the third verse upon his binding, & so is it hinted and intimated in the eighth verse upon his losing ▪ now this opinion of the Millennials speaks much of Satan binding,
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It speakes not a word of Satans binding, that hee should not persecute the Church, but it speakes of Satans binding, that hee should not deceive the nations. And how vast a difference there is betwixt persecuting and deceiving, and betwixt the Church and the nations, may bee referred to any one to judge:
It speaks not a word of Satan binding, that he should not persecute the Church, but it speaks of Satan binding, that he should not deceive the Nations. And how vast a difference there is betwixt persecuting and deceiving, and betwixt the Church and the Nations, may be referred to any one to judge:
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And the missing to observe pressely, this phrase and this difference, is to misse of the very key that letteth in to the understanding of this prophecy.
And the missing to observe pressely, this phrase and this difference, is to miss of the very key that lets in to the understanding of this prophecy.
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yet here they will have him to speake nakedly and literally without any such borrowing, and to meane the very bodily rising of the martyrs from the dead:
yet Here they will have him to speak nakedly and literally without any such borrowing, and to mean the very bodily rising of the Martyrs from the dead:
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whereas in all this Chapter there is not one word of their bodies arising, but of their soules living, nor one word of their living on earth, but of their raigning with Christ.
whereas in all this Chapter there is not one word of their bodies arising, but of their Souls living, nor one word of their living on earth, but of their reigning with christ.
and of Christs Kingdome for these 1000. yeares, so immediatly after, in this they thinke it must not bee denyed, that these 1000. yeares must not bee begun till Antichrist bee ruined:
and of Christ Kingdom for these 1000. Years, so immediately After, in this they think it must not be denied, that these 1000. Years must not be begun till Antichrist be ruined:
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For as Moses in the booke of Exodus, hath three times described the fabrick and fashion of the Jewish Tabernacle, in the patterne, in the making, and in the setting up:
For as Moses in the book of Exodus, hath three times described the fabric and fashion of the Jewish Tabernacle, in the pattern, in the making, and in the setting up:
It is not proper for this time and place, to insist upon the proofe and confirmation of this to bee the Evangeliffs meaning and method, which might clearly bee done, I referre it to your owne thoughts and consideration.
It is not proper for this time and place, to insist upon the proof and confirmation of this to be the Evangeliffs meaning and method, which might clearly be done, I refer it to your own thoughts and consideration.
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For fourthly, they hold that Rome is the fourth beast, or monarchy or kingdome in Daniel: and because that Daniel hath told in his second and seventh Chapters, that after the destruction of the fourth beast or kingdome, Christs glorious kingdome shall bee set up, they therefore imagine that this kingdome of Christ is yet to come,
For fourthly, they hold that Room is the fourth beast, or monarchy or Kingdom in daniel: and Because that daniel hath told in his second and seventh Chapters, that After the destruction of the fourth beast or Kingdom, Christ glorious Kingdom shall be Set up, they Therefore imagine that this Kingdom of christ is yet to come,
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whereas, to let passe divers other reasons, which might sufficiently prove the contrary, Daniel himselfe in his seventh Chapter at the eleventh and twelfth Verses, does show most plainely, that it is impossible that the fourth beast should meane the Romans: for hee there telleth expressely, that even when the fourth beast was slaine and his body destroyed and given to the burning flame, the rest of the beasts had indeed their dominion taken away,
whereas, to let pass diverse other Reasons, which might sufficiently prove the contrary, daniel himself in his seventh Chapter At the eleventh and twelfth Verses, does show most plainly, that it is impossible that the fourth beast should mean the Romans: for he there Telleth expressly, that even when the fourth beast was slain and his body destroyed and given to the burning flame, the rest of the beasts had indeed their dominion taken away,
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For it is a groundworke necessary to bee laid by him that will make any thing of the booke of Daniel and of the Revelation; That where Daniel endeth John beginneth and goeth no further back,
For it is a groundwork necessary to be laid by him that will make any thing of the book of daniel and of the Revelation; That where daniel Endeth John begins and Goes no further back,
For Daniel sheweth the state and the persecutors of the Church of the Jewes, from the building of Jerusalem by Cyrus to the destruction of it by Titus, and hee goes no further.
For daniel shows the state and the persecutors of the Church of the Jews, from the building of Jerusalem by Cyrus to the destruction of it by Titus, and he Goes no further.
if it were seasonable, that the eleventh Chapter of this book, by the killing of the two witnesses intendeth persecution against the two Churches Jewes and Gentiles,
if it were seasonable, that the eleventh Chapter of this book, by the killing of the two Witnesses intends persecution against the two Churches Jews and Gentiles,
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First therefore, by Satans deceiving of the nations (from which hee is bound up in the Text that hee shall doe so no more) is to be understood that blindnes and ignorance in which he kept the heathen for so many hundreds of yeares,
First Therefore, by Satan deceiving of the Nations (from which he is bound up in the Text that he shall do so no more) is to be understood that blindness and ignorance in which he kept the heathen for so many hundreds of Years,
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before the appearing of the Gospel, deceiving them with strong delusions to beleeve lies, especially with his two great cheats and cousenages that misled all the world, Idols and Oracles:
before the appearing of the Gospel, deceiving them with strong delusions to believe lies, especially with his two great cheats and cozenages that misled all the world, Idols and Oracles:
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And that this is the meaning of that phrase deceiving the nations may bee concluded upon, not onely by the terme nations, nor onely by the truth of the thing it selfe,
And that this is the meaning of that phrase deceiving the Nations may be concluded upon, not only by the term Nations, nor only by the truth of the thing it self,
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but even by the very tenor and scope of this Chapter it selfe, for it setteth downe the two great cousenings and deceivings of the world by the Devill, the one under heathenisme before Christ bound him,
but even by the very tenor and scope of this Chapter it self, for it sets down the two great cozenings and deceivings of the world by the devil, the one under heathenism before christ bound him,
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Secondly, by the Angels binding the Devill in the Text, is to bee understood Christs overthrowing the power of the Devill among the Heathen, (for I suppose it needlesse to prove that the Angell is Christ) his casting down those strong holds of Satan, Ignorance, Idolatry and lying Oracles, by the light and power of the Gospel preached among the Gentiles, his bringing them home to the knowledge of the truth,
Secondly, by the Angels binding the devil in the Text, is to be understood Christ overthrowing the power of the devil among the Heathen, (for I suppose it needless to prove that the Angel is christ) his casting down those strong holds of Satan, Ignorance, Idolatry and lying Oracles, by the Light and power of the Gospel preached among the Gentiles, his bringing them home to the knowledge of the truth,
Thirdly, this change of the Heathens condition, from the darknes of Ignorance to the knowledg of the truth, from worshipping of Idols to the worshipping of the living God, from seeking after lying Oracles to the studying of the holy Scriptures, from the power of Satan to the glorious kingdome of the Lords deare Sonne, this change I say out of that condition so sad,
Thirdly, this change of the heathens condition, from the darkness of Ignorance to the knowledge of the truth, from worshipping of Idols to the worshipping of the living God, from seeking After lying Oracles to the studying of the holy Scriptures, from the power of Satan to the glorious Kingdom of the lords deer Son, this change I say out of that condition so sad,
and most expressely by our Saviour in Iohn 5. 24, 25. And this is that first resurrection that is spoken of in this prophecie in the fifth and sixth Verses:
and most expressly by our Saviour in John 5. 24, 25. And this is that First resurrection that is spoken of in this prophecy in the fifth and sixth Verses:
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Fourthly, if I should make a chronologie of these 1000. yeares, I should date the resurrection of the Gentiles and their calling in and Christs setting up his kingdome among them from the destruction of Ierusalem, from which time Iohn also dateth his revelation.
Fourthly, if I should make a chronology of these 1000. Years, I should date the resurrection of the Gentiles and their calling in and Christ setting up his Kingdom among them from the destruction of Ierusalem, from which time John also dateth his Revelation.
For although the Gospel were preached to the Heathen abundantly before Jerusalem were destroyed, and almost all the world was brought in, to the knowledge of the Gospel,
For although the Gospel were preached to the Heathen abundantly before Jerusalem were destroyed, and almost all the world was brought in, to the knowledge of the Gospel,
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as that it is called the great, and terrible, and notable day of the Lord, Ioel 2. 31. Acts 2. 20. as if it were the day of judgment and the dissolution of the old world:
as that it is called the great, and terrible, and notable day of the Lord, Joel 2. 31. Acts 2. 20. as if it were the day of judgement and the dissolution of the old world:
And to this purpose is the Masoretick note upon the first of Genesis and the second of good use, which telleth us that the phrase Haarets tohu Vabohu, The earth was without forme and voyd, is never used againe in Scripture but once,
And to this purpose is the Masoretick note upon the First of Genesis and the second of good use, which Telleth us that the phrase Haarets tohu Vabohu, The earth was without Form and void, is never used again in Scripture but once,
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and that is in Ier. 4. 23. where the Prophet is speaking of Ierusalems destruction, as if then the world were ended and returned to its Chaos againe.
and that is in Jeremiah 4. 23. where the Prophet is speaking of Ierusalems destruction, as if then the world were ended and returned to its Chaos again.
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and the new Church of the Gospel began, and then it is no wonder if this bee called the first resurrection: Here properly began that which in Scripture is so renowned and called the kingdom of heaven: that is, Christs kingdome in the Gospel set up among the Gentiles when the earthly kingdome of Rites and Ceremonies among the Jewes, the kingdome of hell in ignorance and Idolatry among the Gentiles was now finished,
and the new Church of the Gospel began, and then it is no wonder if this be called the First resurrection: Here properly began that which in Scripture is so renowned and called the Kingdom of heaven: that is, Christ Kingdom in the Gospel Set up among the Gentiles when the earthly Kingdom of Rites and Ceremonies among the Jews, the Kingdom of hell in ignorance and Idolatry among the Gentiles was now finished,
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and as our Saviour expresseth it, the Apostles sitting on twelve thrones judging the 12. Tribes of Israel, that is, the Apostolique doctrine judging and condemning that unbeleeving nation,
and as our Saviour Expresses it, the Apostles sitting on twelve thrones judging the 12. Tribes of Israel, that is, the Apostolic Doctrine judging and condemning that unbelieving Nation,
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This period of time thus observed and taken notice of would helpe to facilitate and cleare many things in Scripture, which for want of observing this, do fall under misprison and misinterpretation,
This Period of time thus observed and taken notice of would help to facilitate and clear many things in Scripture, which for want of observing this, do fallen under Misprision and misinterpretation,
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as if visions and prophetick gifts, and I know not what should bee powred upon men toward the end of the world, misconstruing the phrase of the last dayes to meane the later end of the world,
as if visions and prophetic Gifts, and I know not what should be poured upon men towards the end of the world, misconstruing the phrase of the last days to mean the later end of the world,
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whereas it meaneth the last dayes of the Jewes world or state, and misconceiving the terme, the great and terrible day of the Lord, to meane the day of judgement,
whereas it means the last days of the Jews world or state, and misconceiving the term, the great and terrible day of the Lord, to mean the day of judgement,
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or begin them when first the Gospel came among the Gentiles, either by Peter to Cornelius or by Paul to the westerne parts of the world, (for the publishing of the Gospel to the heathen was the binding the devill that hee should no more deceive the nations) begin at whether date you will, it is easie to cast where the 1000. yeares end, according to your choice of their beginning.
or begin them when First the Gospel Come among the Gentiles, either by Peter to Cornelius or by Paul to the western parts of the world, (for the publishing of the Gospel to the heathen was the binding the Devil that he should no more deceive the Nations) begin At whither date you will, it is easy to cast where the 1000. Years end, according to your choice of their beginning.
and then is Satan in justice loosed againe, and deceiveth the nations a fresh by Antichrist, and for a season the world becomes no better then the old heathens for Ignorance and Idolatry.
and then is Satan in Justice loosed again, and deceives the Nations a fresh by Antichrist, and for a season the world becomes no better then the old Heathens for Ignorance and Idolatry.
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partly by the Heathen Emperours, partly by Antichrist when hee appeared, and many thousands were put to death for the witnesse of Jesus and for the word of God,
partly by the Heathen emperors, partly by Antichrist when he appeared, and many thousands were put to death for the witness of jesus and for the word of God,
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where treating of the miserable afflictions to bee caused by Antiochus, hee comforteth those that should fall under them with assurance of the resurrection and eternall felicitie:
where treating of the miserable afflictions to be caused by Antiochus, he comforts those that should fallen under them with assurance of the resurrection and Eternal felicity:
and as for the others that worshipped the Beast and his Image, they never obtained the first resurrection of recovering out of their heathenish and blind estate into the imbracing of the light,
and as for the Others that worshipped the Beast and his Image, they never obtained the First resurrection of recovering out of their Heathenish and blind estate into the embracing of the Light,
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but they continued dead in ignorance and error till even after these thousand yeares, and then the world slipped into the darknesse and delusions of Antichrist as into heathenisme again.
but they continued dead in ignorance and error till even After these thousand Years, and then the world slipped into the darkness and delusions of Antichrist as into heathenism again.
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For the Text accounts the Devill bound, when hee is tied up from deceiving, though hee bee at liberty for persecuting, I do but name this here, I shall have occasion to make use of it hereafter.
For the Text accounts the devil bound, when he is tied up from deceiving, though he be At liberty for persecuting, I do but name this Here, I shall have occasion to make use of it hereafter.
I might observe many things out of the words in either verse, but I shall onely take up that which both the Verses conjoyned doe mainely and clearely hold out unto us, and that is:
I might observe many things out of the words in either verse, but I shall only take up that which both the Verses conjoined doe mainly and clearly hold out unto us, and that is:
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as if it purposely intended to proclaime this to us, which I cannot but repeate againe, That bee the Devill never so devilish, Christ hath power to overpower him.
as if it purposely intended to proclaim this to us, which I cannot but repeat again, That be the devil never so devilish, christ hath power to overpower him.
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and the world so full of experiences of Christs power and mastery over the Devill, that it is needlesse to prove it, the Devill himselfe dare not deny it, Matth. 8. 29. I shall confine my discourse upon this subject unto these particulars.
and the world so full of experiences of Christ power and mastery over the devil, that it is needless to prove it, the devil himself Dare not deny it, Matthew 8. 29. I shall confine my discourse upon this Subject unto these particulars.
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for he is a Devill; and lastly, in the utmost violence of his cruelty, for hee is Satan; the utmost of any of these, the utmost of all these either in himselfe,
for he is a devil; and lastly, in the utmost violence of his cruelty, for he is Satan; the utmost of any of these, the utmost of all these either in himself,
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or in his instruments or members, all the Devills in hell, all the wicked on earth, Christ is too big for them, hee can, hee doth master, quell and conquer them at his pleasure.
or in his Instruments or members, all the Devils in hell, all the wicked on earth, christ is too big for them, he can, he does master, quell and conquer them At his pleasure.
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There is a question among Divines whether there be a summum malune as there is a summum bonum, a chiefest evill, in that sense that there is a chiefest good:
There is a question among Divines whither there be a summum malune as there is a summum bonum, a chiefest evil, in that sense that there is a chiefest good:
They hold it negatively, and there is good reason for it, but certainly if any thing come neare to the pitch of such a thing as a summum malum, it is that evill one wee have in hand.
They hold it negatively, and there is good reason for it, but Certainly if any thing come near to the pitch of such a thing as a summum malum, it is that evil one we have in hand.
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Secondly, looke upon him in causing evill, and hee was the father of sinne, the first cause of Gods dishonour, the voluntary cause of his own ruine, the malicious cause of the ruine of mankind.
Secondly, look upon him in causing evil, and he was the father of sin, the First cause of God's dishonour, the voluntary cause of his own ruin, the malicious cause of the ruin of mankind.
And thirdly, looke upon him in his acting of evill, and hee did it at first without a tempter, hee doth it since as a tempter, hee committed it then at the height of sinne, hee doth it now as a depth of sinne and punishment.
And Thirdly, look upon him in his acting of evil, and he did it At First without a tempter, he does it since as a tempter, he committed it then At the height of sin, he does it now as a depth of sin and punishment.
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I might inlarge my selfe in all these particulars, but I shall onely recommend to you the consideration of these two things, the perversnesse of his will incorrigible;
I might enlarge my self in all these particulars, but I shall only recommend to you the consideration of these two things, the perverseness of his will incorrigible;
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and as they shall never fall, so hee shall never recover. First, the incorrigible perversnesse of his will is intimated in these expressions of Scripture:
and as they shall never fallen, so he shall never recover. First, the incorrigible perverseness of his will is intimated in these expressions of Scripture:
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There is no truth in him, and when bee speakes a lie hee speakes of his owne, John 8. 44. And the devill sinneth from the beginning, 1 John 3. 8. And your adversary the devill walketh about seeking whom hee may devoure, 1 Pet. 5. 8. And others of the like tenor concluding to us that the devill is in a continuall motion and practise of sinning,
There is no truth in him, and when bee speaks a lie he speaks of his own, John 8. 44. And the Devil Sinneth from the beginning, 1 John 3. 8. And your adversary the Devil walks about seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5. 8. And Others of the like tenor concluding to us that the Devil is in a continual motion and practice of sinning,
Now this obduration of the devils will in evill, proceedeth not onely from the justice of God, reserving him in such chaines of darknesse to the judgement of the great day, but from two cursed principles within himselfe.
Now this obduration of the Devils will in evil, Proceedeth not only from the Justice of God, reserving him in such chains of darkness to the judgement of the great day, but from two cursed principles within himself.
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and that not onely in regard of the fixednesse of an Angels choyce, which as the Schooles tell us, cannot change his choyce which hee hath once made, quia apprehendit immobiliter per intellectum, but also in regard of that malitiousnesse that poysoned his first choyce,
and that not only in regard of the fixedness of an Angels choice, which as the Schools tell us, cannot change his choice which he hath once made, quia apprehendit immobiliter per Intellectum, but also in regard of that malitiousnesse that poisoned his First choice,
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but the Devils themselves are of another opinion, as it may bee seene, Matth. 8. 29. for God and their owne conscience hath told them so, James 2. 19. and the Scripture telleth us so, Jude Vers. 6.
but the Devils themselves Are of Another opinion, as it may be seen, Matthew 8. 29. for God and their own conscience hath told them so, James 2. 19. and the Scripture Telleth us so, U^de Vers. 6.
for his happinesse in paradise was not the utmost happinesse that hee must looke after, but an happinesse in heaven whereof that in Paradise was but a type and pledge,
for his happiness in paradise was not the utmost happiness that he must look After, but an happiness in heaven whereof that in Paradise was but a type and pledge,
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But the devill, as soone as ever hee was created, being created an Angel of light, hee was already in the utmost happinesse hee must ever attaine unto, hee was in heaven, he was in eternitie, already hee was with God,
But the Devil, as soon as ever he was created, being created an Angel of Light, he was already in the utmost happiness he must ever attain unto, he was in heaven, he was in eternity, already he was with God,
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and yet have I taken up such a discourse because I know it would bee exceeding profitable if it could but bring us to see the devill in his owne colors indeed.
and yet have I taken up such a discourse Because I know it would be exceeding profitable if it could but bring us to see the Devil in his own colours indeed.
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then certainly on the contrary, to behold the devil in his colours and complexion, would so fill the will with the abhorring and detestation of him, that it would not readily turne againe to the devill to forsake God:
then Certainly on the contrary, to behold the Devil in his colours and complexion, would so fill the will with the abhorring and detestation of him, that it would not readily turn again to the Devil to forsake God:
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And therefore if I were to make a threefold wish as Austen once did, I cannot tell what to wish for to more profit and advantage then to know God as hee is, the devill as hee is,
And Therefore if I were to make a threefold wish as Austen once did, I cannot tell what to wish for to more profit and advantage then to know God as he is, the Devil as he is,
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As you have seene the evilnesse of the Devils nature especially in these two particulars, in the incorrigible frowardnesse of his will and the irrecoverable cursednesse of his condition:
As you have seen the evilness of the Devils nature especially in these two particulars, in the incorrigible frowardness of his will and the irrecoverable cursedness of his condition:
Can any good thing come out of Nazareth, much more can any good thing from the devill? can any bring a cleane thing out of an uncleane? not one, but one;
Can any good thing come out of Nazareth, much more can any good thing from the Devil? can any bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one, but one;
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Hee that brought light out of darknesse at the beginning, fire out of water at the sacrifice of Elias, sight out of blind eyes stopt up with clay, the same can bring good out of evill, good to his people even out of the wickednesse of the devill, by that mighty working whereby hee is able to subdue all things, even the devill to himselfe.
He that brought Light out of darkness At the beginning, fire out of water At the sacrifice of Elias, sighed out of blind eyes stopped up with clay, the same can bring good out of evil, good to his people even out of the wickedness of the Devil, by that mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things, even the Devil to himself.
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I might bee copious in shewing what good the Lord produceth out of the devils temptations practised by himselfe, what good out of the devils persecutions practised by his instruments:
I might be copious in showing what good the Lord Produceth out of the Devils temptations practised by himself, what good out of the Devils persecutions practised by his Instruments:
I might shew you, how Adam had a better condition, Job a better estate, Joshua the high Priest better cloaths gotten, out even of the assaults of the devill;
I might show you, how Adam had a better condition, Job a better estate, joshua the high Priest better clothes got, out even of the assaults of the Devil;
First, how many rotten hearts, and how many rotten members hath the devill, or God rather out of the devils activitie discovered in this nation in these troubles, which like a moth and corruption were devouring a poore kingdome,
First, how many rotten hearts, and how many rotten members hath the Devil, or God rather out of the Devils activity discovered in this Nation in these Troubles, which like a moth and corruption were devouring a poor Kingdom,
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What Junctoes of hell have beene found out, what plots discovered, what Cabinets of letters detected, what actions described, what hearts anatomized? Popery, Prerogative, Protestations, Plotters, Prelates, all come to light and found desperate and devilish,
What Junctoes of hell have been found out, what plots discovered, what Cabinets of letters detected, what actions described, what hearts anatomized? Popery, Prerogative, Protestations, Plotters, Prelates, all come to Light and found desperate and devilish,
Secondly, how have these troubles beaten men and the kingdome out of their fooleries and superstitions, their trumperies and ceremonies, customes and traditions? which how hard it would have been to have got off from them,
Secondly, how have these Troubles beaten men and the Kingdom out of their fooleries and superstitions, their trumperies and ceremonies, customs and traditions? which how hard it would have been to have god off from them,
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Thirdly, how many prophane and ungodly wretches hath this warre cut off, Papists, Atheists, Epicures, Devills incarnate, that would not onely have layen in the way,
Thirdly, how many profane and ungodly wretches hath this war Cut off, Papists, Atheists, Epicureans, Devils incarnate, that would not only have lain in the Way,
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as so much rubbish to hinder the worke of the Temple, but that would have proved Sanballats, Tobiahs, Geshems, and such Samaritans, utterly to oppose it with all their might? It is a sad thing to see so many of Israel perish in the matter of Baal Peor; yet there is this comfort in it, that the entring into the land of promise will bee the speedier when these untowardly and ungratious ones are taken a way.
as so much rubbish to hinder the work of the Temple, but that would have proved Sanballats, Tobiah's, Geshems, and such Samaritans, utterly to oppose it with all their might? It is a sad thing to see so many of Israel perish in the matter of Baal Peor; yet there is this Comfort in it, that the entering into the land of promise will be the speedier when these untowardly and ungracious ones Are taken a Way.
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Wee have heard a sad story of the dolefull nature and constitution of the Devill, wee may say each one to himselfe as Nathan once to David, by thy naturall condition thou art the same:
we have herd a sad story of the doleful nature and constitution of the devil, we may say each one to himself as Nathan once to David, by thy natural condition thou art the same:
God at the first made us like himself, but our degeneration hath made us so like to Satan, that all the evilnesse, perversnesse, cursednesse that wee heare or read of of the Devill, is all our own,
God At the First made us like himself, but our degeneration hath made us so like to Satan, that all the evilness, perverseness, cursedness that we hear or read of of the devil, is all our own,
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And therefore the Apostle speaking of this worke wrought upon a poore soule, hee cals it the exceeding greatnesse of his power to them that beleeve, Ephes. 1. 19.
And Therefore the Apostle speaking of this work wrought upon a poor soul, he calls it the exceeding greatness of his power to them that believe, Ephesians 1. 19.
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A strong man armed, Matth. 12. 29. The Prince of the power of the aire, Ephes. 2. 2. The God of this world, 2 Cor. 4. 4. Principalities and powers, Ephes. 6. 12.
A strong man armed, Matthew 12. 29. The Prince of the power of the air, Ephesians 2. 2. The God of this world, 2 Cor. 4. 4. Principalities and Powers, Ephesians 6. 12.
2. He carrieth power in his nature, as being an Angel, and so hee is called even in his devillish estate, 1 Cor. 6. 3. Know yee not that wee shall judge the Angels, that is, the Devils? and so should I understand that in 1 Cor. 11. 10. A woman ought to have power on her head because of the Angels, that is, a woman ought to have a covering on her head in the publique meetings,
2. He Carrieth power in his nature, as being an Angel, and so he is called even in his devilish estate, 1 Cor. 6. 3. Know ye not that we shall judge the Angels, that is, the Devils? and so should I understand that in 1 Cor. 11. 10. A woman ought to have power on her head Because of the Angels, that is, a woman ought to have a covering on her head in the public meetings,
Nor hath the devill lost his power by his fall, since that was not so much any part of his holinesse and happinesse as it was an essentiall facultie of his nature.
Nor hath the Devil lost his power by his fallen, since that was not so much any part of his holiness and happiness as it was an essential faculty of his nature.
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Some Divines of old have held that they are equall in number to all the people of God that shall be saved from the beginning of the world to the end of it,
some Divines of old have held that they Are equal in number to all the people of God that shall be saved from the beginning of the world to the end of it,
4. And lastly, as he carries power in these respects, so hee sheweth power in his works and actings, in so much that his power hath beene mistaken for the mighty power of God, Act. 8. 10.
4. And lastly, as he carries power in these respects, so he shows power in his works and actings, in so much that his power hath been mistaken for the mighty power of God, Act. 8. 10.
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I shall not need to insist upon it to shew you how hee can, 1. Hurry bodies up and downe in the aire, Matth ▪ 4. 5. Luk. 8. 29. 33. 2. Raise tempests, Job 1. 16. 19. 3. Bring diseases both of body and mind, Luke 13. 16. and Luke 9. 37. compared with Matth. 17. 15. 4. Overthrow houses and buildings, Job 1. 19. 5. Break chaines and barres, Marke 5. 4, &c. It is our comfort Christ hath a chaine in the Text will hold him:
I shall not need to insist upon it to show you how he can, 1. Hurry bodies up and down in the air, Matthew ▪ 4. 5. Luk. 8. 29. 33. 2. Raise tempests, Job 1. 16. 19. 3. Bring diseases both of body and mind, Lycia 13. 16. and Lycia 9. 37. compared with Matthew 17. 15. 4. Overthrow houses and buildings, Job 1. 19. 5. Break chains and bars, Mark 5. 4, etc. It is our Comfort christ hath a chain in the Text will hold him:
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as holinesse on the bells of the horses, Zach. 14. 20. for if the devill might doe his owne will, where had wee beene by this time that are here now alive and safe before the Lord? If his power were as large as his malice, no flesh should bee saved,
as holiness on the Bells' of the Horses, Zach 14. 20. for if the Devil might do his own will, where had we been by this time that Are Here now alive and safe before the Lord? If his power were as large as his malice, no Flesh should be saved,
2. Hee can tempt no man without his permission, as in the case of Job, Job 1. and 2. of Ahab 1 King. 22. 21, 22. no not enter into the heard of Swine without licence, Matth. 8. 31. 3. Hee cannot recover himselfe out of his desperate condition into which he is fallen.
2. He can tempt no man without his permission, as in the case of Job, Job 1. and 2. of Ahab 1 King. 22. 21, 22. no not enter into the herd of Swine without licence, Matthew 8. 31. 3. He cannot recover himself out of his desperate condition into which he is fallen.
That a poore lumpe of clay, a worme, a moth, a nothing, yet drawing power by faith out of the everlasting fountaine, should conquer him that can remove mountains:
That a poor lump of clay, a worm, a moth, a nothing, yet drawing power by faith out of the everlasting fountain, should conquer him that can remove Mountains:
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2. Christs power which hee hath committed to Ministers and Magistrates; the two hands of Christ whereby hee visibly conquers the devill in the fight of men:
2. Christ power which he hath committed to Ministers and Magistrates; the two hands of christ whereby he visibly conquers the Devil in the fight of men:
and this consideration is some satisfaction to mee, and helpeth to settle mee about that matter which is now so much controverted, namely about Chrurch power;
and this consideration is Some satisfaction to me, and Helpeth to settle me about that matter which is now so much controverted, namely about Church power;
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and then the Magistracy commeth in and bindeth him that hee trouble not others, though the Ministery cannot cast him out from vexing the party himselfe.
and then the Magistracy comes in and binds him that he trouble not Others, though the Ministry cannot cast him out from vexing the party himself.
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and first I might shew his subtiltie, from that title that it giveth him, an old Serpent: A Serpent, the craftiest of all beasts, Gen. 3. 1. and an old Serpent of 5573. yeares continuance and experience within one moneth or there-abouts.
and First I might show his subtlety, from that title that it gives him, an old Serpent: A Serpent, the craftiest of all beasts, Gen. 3. 1. and an old Serpent of 5573. Years Continuance and experience within one Monn or thereabouts.
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3. Baiteth his hookes with the good things of God, as with shew of Religion, with Gods mercy and patience, to intice to presumption, &c. 4. Changeth his temptations as occasions change, as hee did by Christ:
3. Baiteth his hooks with the good things of God, as with show of Religion, with God's mercy and patience, to entice to presumption, etc. 4. Changes his temptations as occasions change, as he did by christ:
one while tempting him to a great worke of power, to turne stones into bread: and another while to a worke of the greatest weaknesse, to worship the devill.
one while tempting him to a great work of power, to turn stones into bred: and Another while to a work of the greatest weakness, to worship the Devil.
And I might shew how Christ overpowereth the Devill in regard of this his subtiltie, in 1. Giving strength to his people to overcome his temptations. 2. In discovering his plots. 3. In defeating of them. 4. In bringing them on his and his instruments own heads.
And I might show how christ overpowereth the devil in regard of this his subtlety, in 1. Giving strength to his people to overcome his temptations. 2. In discovering his plots. 3. In defeating of them. 4. In bringing them on his and his Instruments own Heads.
1. That hee is cruell even to himselfe that hee may mischief others: and brings the more condemnation upon his owne head, by bringing men into condemnation.
1. That he is cruel even to himself that he may mischief Others: and brings the more condemnation upon his own head, by bringing men into condemnation.
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but meerly this cursed one, to bring men into the same case with him. But Christ overpowereth his cruelty: 1. By the Saints patience. 2. By his owne providence.
but merely this cursed one, to bring men into the same case with him. But christ overpowereth his cruelty: 1. By the Saints patience. 2. By his own providence.
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I am God al-sufficient, saith God to Abraham, walke before mee and bee thou perfect, Gen. 17. 1. Bee perfect, that is, in this doctrin of my al-sufficiency,
I am God All-sufficient, Says God to Abraham, walk before me and be thou perfect, Gen. 17. 1. be perfect, that is, in this Doctrine of my All-sufficiency,
Let us but turne aside and see this great wonder, how it comes to passe that this bush that hath burnt so long is not yet consumed that this poore carkasse of a Nation,
Let us but turn aside and see this great wonder, how it comes to pass that this bush that hath burned so long is not yet consumed that this poor carcase of a nation,
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Certainly it is no strength nor power of our owne that doth preserve it, for who is able to resist the violence of this enemy? but it is the great power of our deare Saviour, which I leave to your owne thoughts,
Certainly it is no strength nor power of our own that does preserve it, for who is able to resist the violence of this enemy? but it is the great power of our deer Saviour, which I leave to your own thoughts,
& how doth it thus continue on us? As it is worthy our considerations that we are so happily preserved by the power of Christ that wee are gone no further in our misery,
& how does it thus continue on us? As it is worthy our considerations that we Are so happily preserved by the power of christ that we Are gone no further in our misery,
It is easie to answer that our sinnes have done it, and mee thinks God hath dealt with England much like as hee did with Pharaoh and the Egyptians in the book of Exodus, when admonition upon admonition was given to them,
It is easy to answer that our Sins have done it, and me thinks God hath dealt with England much like as he did with Pharaoh and the egyptians in the book of Exodus, when admonition upon admonition was given to them,
and when nothing that the Lord hath done to us will amend us, the Lord hath now at last turned Satan loose among us with all his power and all his fury:
and when nothing that the Lord hath done to us will amend us, the Lord hath now At last turned Satan lose among us with all his power and all his fury:
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It is most undoubted indeed, that our former sinnes have brought us and our p•esent sinnes continue us under this rage and insultations of Satan that wee now feele in all these miseries that lie upon us,
It is most undoubted indeed, that our former Sins have brought us and our p•esent Sins continue us under this rage and insultations of Satan that we now feel in all these misery's that lie upon us,
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but if I may freely speake mine owne thoughts, I do verily beleeve that a maine reason why the devill is no more bound among us, is, because hee is not bound; my meaning is this:
but if I may freely speak mine own thoughts, I do verily believe that a main reason why the Devil is no more bound among us, is, Because he is not bound; my meaning is this:
for then wee could better have borne it, or hid our selves from him, but it is some of our owne party, some of our friends, of our familiars, with whom wee have taken counsell together,
for then we could better have born it, or hid our selves from him, but it is Some of our own party, Some of our Friends, of our familiars, with whom we have taken counsel together,
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or at least raise up Devils among us, that ruine and undoe us, that help on our sorrows, augment our miseries, bind on those plagues that the desert of our sinnes hath brought upon us.
or At least raise up Devils among us, that ruin and undo us, that help on our sorrows, augment our misery's, bind on those plagues that the desert of our Sins hath brought upon us.
but behold, instead of their expectation, injuries, oppressions, wrongs, injustice, violence, and such complaynings and cryings out in all Quarters and Parts even of your owne party, that let it not be told in Gath, nor published in the streets of A•kalon, lest the circumcised triumph and exalt over us in it.
but behold, instead of their expectation, injuries, oppressions, wrongs, injustice, violence, and such complainings and cryings out in all Quarters and Parts even of your own party, that let it not be told in Gaza, nor published in the streets of A•kalon, lest the circumcised triumph and exalt over us in it.
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for I may say in this as hee and shee did in another case, my Lord David knowes it not, but it is too many that act under you, that cause this complaining and that doe this mischiefe,
for I may say in this as he and she did in Another case, my Lord David knows it not, but it is too many that act under you, that cause this complaining and that do this mischief,
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what sad complaynings, lamentings, grievings and cryings out, would come almost from all parts and places in your owne quarters? I will not take upon mee to particularize in any, onely, might I have but the quarter of that time and patience at your barre that I have here,
what sad complainings, lamentings, grievings and cryings out, would come almost from all parts and places in your own quarters? I will not take upon me to particularise in any, only, might I have but the quarter of that time and patience At your bar that I have Here,
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Hee that spake the word and brought light out of darknesse, and the world out of nothing, could by the same powerfull word have commanded mankind out of the jawes of the devill, and it had beene effected:
He that spoke the word and brought Light out of darkness, and the world out of nothing, could by the same powerful word have commanded mankind out of the Jaws of the Devil, and it had been effected:
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but his wisedome rather chose, that his owne Sonne should take flesh, performe the Law, and suffer death, and so that the devill should bee conquered by very justice;
but his Wisdom rather chosen, that his own Son should take Flesh, perform the Law, and suffer death, and so that the Devil should be conquered by very Justice;
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By this way must you either quell and conquer this devill of injuriousnesse and oppression, or hee will spoyle your cause, hee will overthrow your armies.
By this Way must you either quell and conquer this Devil of injuriousness and oppression, or he will spoil your cause, he will overthrow your armies.
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I told you erewhile, that error and deceivednesse in the things of God, is a verier devill and more dangerous then open persecution, and here I cannot but take it up againe:
I told you erewhile, that error and deceivednesse in the things of God, is a verier Devil and more dangerous then open persecution, and Here I cannot but take it up again:
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How sad and dolefull a thing is it to consider, and for Gods sake take it seriously to heart, that so glorious a Church as this was but a while agoe, should now bee so overgrowne with these cursed weeds as it is,
How sad and doleful a thing is it to Consider, and for God's sake take it seriously to heart, that so glorious a Church as this was but a while ago, should now be so overgrown with these cursed weeds as it is,
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How hee gets ground, and growes and devours and destroyes, who is there that sees not? and for Siont sake who can hold his peace? Soules lie ableeding by this as well as bodies by the enemy, the Church is undone by this,
How he gets ground, and grows and devours and Destroys, who is there that sees not? and for Siont sake who can hold his peace? Souls lie bleeding by this as well as bodies by the enemy, the Church is undone by this,
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though for mine owne satisfaction I am resolved it may, and do hold it a truer point in divinitie that errans conscientia liganda, then ligat, but certainly the devill in the conscience may be,
though for mine own satisfaction I am resolved it may, and do hold it a truer point in divinity that Errant conscientia liganda, then Lies, but Certainly the Devil in the conscience may be,
and the sense given, but also caused the people to understand the reading, Neb. 8. 8. And certainly it would not bee the least advantage that you might doe to the three nations (if not the greatest) if they by your care and meanes might come to understand the proper and genuine reading of the Scripture, by an exact, vigorous, and lively translation.
and the sense given, but also caused the people to understand the reading, Neb. 8. 8. And Certainly it would not be the least advantage that you might do to the three Nations (if not the greatest) if they by your care and means might come to understand the proper and genuine reading of the Scripture, by an exact, vigorous, and lively Translation.
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I rejoyce to see what you have done in platforming Classes and Presbyteries: and I verily and cordially beleeve it is according to the patterne in the mount.
I rejoice to see what you have done in platforming Classes and Presbyteries: and I verily and cordially believe it is according to the pattern in the mount.
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Especially hee bee your director in the two great things that are now under your agitation, Church-power and suspension from the Sacrament: I am most unable to hold out to you any thing, that may direct you in matters of such weight:
Especially he be your director in the two great things that Are now under your agitation, Church power and suspension from the Sacrament: I am most unable to hold out to you any thing, that may Direct you in matters of such weight:
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and I hold it not any happines to be singular in opinion, nor doe I hold these to bee times to broach differences, I shall ever follow you with my desires and prayers,
and I hold it not any happiness to be singular in opinion, nor do I hold these to be times to broach differences, I shall ever follow you with my Desires and Prayers,
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