A sermon preached to the Honorable House of Commons, at their late solemne fast, Wednesday, Feb. 26. 1644. / By John Maynard, minister of the Word of God at Mayfield in Sussex, and a member of the Assembly of Divines.
no wonder though there be differences in judgement, and conflicts about some particulars, the parts of Truth being so exceeding numerous, the conceptions of men so various, the eye of the inner man so dimme-sighted, and apt to mistake,
no wonder though there be differences in judgement, and conflicts about Some particulars, the parts of Truth being so exceeding numerous, the conceptions of men so various, the eye of the inner man so dimme-sighted, and apt to mistake,
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so heightening the price of it, as not to be sold upon any termes. Buy the Truth, &c. This being one of those entire portions of Scripture (as I conceive) which have no necessary connexion with that which goeth before or followeth, some time may be spared, which otherwise should have been spent, in shewing the Coherence.
so heightening the price of it, as not to be sold upon any terms. Buy the Truth, etc. This being one of those entire portions of Scripture (as I conceive) which have no necessary connexion with that which Goes before or follows, Some time may be spared, which otherwise should have been spent, in showing the Coherence.
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and therefore I thinke our English particle [ The ] (which answereth it) may be omitted, and we may read it, Buy Truth, as afterward Wisdome, &c. Not the Wisdome:
and Therefore I think our English particle [ The ] (which Answers it) may be omitted, and we may read it, Buy Truth, as afterwards Wisdom, etc. Not the Wisdom:
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Here then is a point of Heavenly negotiation or Spirituall traffique which the Holy Ghost commendeth to all who desire to make a wise improvement of that short span of time allotted them in this world,
Here then is a point of Heavenly negotiation or Spiritual traffic which the Holy Ghost commends to all who desire to make a wise improvement of that short span of time allotted them in this world,
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That sense which one Expositour giveth ▪ maketh this place parallell to that, Gal. 6. Let him that is taught in the word communicate, &c. though it be a truth cleerly held forth in Scripture,
That sense which one Expositor gives ▪ makes this place parallel to that, Gal. 6. Let him that is taught in the word communicate, etc. though it be a truth clearly held forth in Scripture,
I concurre with those who understand it thus, Get possession of the Truth whatsoever paines it cost thee, whatever hazard it may lead thee into, whatsoever losse or suffering it may bring upon thee. Sell it not:
I concur with those who understand it thus, Get possession of the Truth whatsoever pains it cost thee, whatever hazard it may led thee into, whatsoever loss or suffering it may bring upon thee. Fell it not:
the Act enjoyned in the precept or affirmative is, To buy, the Act forbidden in the negative or prohibition, is, To sell. The object is the same in both, Truth.
the Act enjoined in the precept or affirmative is, To buy, the Act forbidden in the negative or prohibition, is, To fell. The Object is the same in both, Truth.
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The precept and prohibition of these two Acts in reference to the same object, are both of them absolute and peremptory, we are absolutely commanded to buy Truth, peremptorily forbidden to sell it:
The precept and prohibition of these two Acts in Referente to the same Object, Are both of them absolute and peremptory, we Are absolutely commanded to buy Truth, peremptorily forbidden to fell it:
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He that buyeth it at the highest rate shall be an happy gainer, he that selleth it to the best advantage, putteth it off with losse, he maketh a miserable bargaine.
He that buyeth it At the highest rate shall be an happy gainer, he that Selleth it to the best advantage, putteth it off with loss, he makes a miserable bargain.
From the precept or affirmative part, to which at present I intend to confine my selfe, give me leave to offer unto you this one point of Doctrine, That
From the precept or affirmative part, to which At present I intend to confine my self, give me leave to offer unto you this one point of Doctrine, That
but they wanted Truth: their oyl was spent, their lamps were extinguished, they went to buy when market was done, they called and knocked when it was too late, the doore was shut.
but they wanted Truth: their oil was spent, their lamps were extinguished, they went to buy when market was done, they called and knocked when it was too late, the door was shut.
For the cleering and proofe of the point, and our more orderly proceeding, I desire you to consider with me these four things. 1. What this Truth is, which we are required to Buy? 2. What it is to buy Truth? 3. Of whom it must be bought? 4. The necessity of making this purchase.
For the clearing and proof of the point, and our more orderly proceeding, I desire you to Consider with me these four things. 1. What this Truth is, which we Are required to Buy? 2. What it is to buy Truth? 3. Of whom it must be bought? 4. The necessity of making this purchase.
For the 1. Of these, what this Truth is which we must buy, 1. There is veritas rei, or veritas in essendo, The truth of things, the truth of their essence or being:
For the 1. Of these, what this Truth is which we must buy, 1. There is veritas rei, or veritas in essendo, The truth of things, the truth of their essence or being:
and so all things that are, are truly the same which they are, so gold is true gold, opposed to that which is false and counterfeit, but pretended to be gold.
and so all things that Are, Are truly the same which they Are, so gold is true gold, opposed to that which is false and counterfeit, but pretended to be gold.
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or lies in jest, if they be such as in no regard tend to our neighbours prejudice, are not so fitly ranked under the 9. Command. as reduced to the first:
or lies in jest, if they be such as in no regard tend to our neighbours prejudice, Are not so fitly ranked under the 9. Command. as reduced to the First:
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for the Lord in His infinite knowledge comprehendeth, and (as it were) asserteth all truth: and every untruth uttered by men is either a deniall of some Truth which God affirmeth,
for the Lord in His infinite knowledge comprehendeth, and (as it were) Asserteth all truth: and every untruth uttered by men is either a denial of Some Truth which God Affirmeth,
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and the Truth of things is their conformity to a right understanding. Now the truth of things may come under a two-fold Consideration, 1. Metaphysicall, 2. Morall:
and the Truth of things is their conformity to a right understanding. Now the truth of things may come under a twofold Consideration, 1. Metaphysical, 2. Moral:
Secondly, God knoweth what every person, Action or thing ought to bee, and so farre as any of these crosse this knowledge of God, they are false in a morall Consideration.
Secondly, God Knoweth what every person, Actium or thing ought to be, and so Far as any of these cross this knowledge of God, they Are false in a moral Consideration.
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and the way of the Righteous is sutable to this knowledge of God, and so the Lord knoweth it, that is, looketh upon it as an object conformable to this knowledge of His;
and the Way of the Righteous is suitable to this knowledge of God, and so the Lord Knoweth it, that is, looks upon it as an Object conformable to this knowledge of His;
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Secondly, There is Veritas scientiae, or veritas in cognoscendo, Truth of knowledge, and that in the creature is twofold, 1. Speculative, which is a conformity of the understanding to the nature of things,
Secondly, There is Veritas scientiae, or veritas in cognoscendo, Truth of knowledge, and that in the creature is twofold, 1. Speculative, which is a conformity of the understanding to the nature of things,
when the understanding of man so judgeth of things as they are, and the notions or conceptions of his minde are the very images of those things, this Conformity of his understanding to the nature of things apprehended by him, is truth.
when the understanding of man so Judgeth of things as they Are, and the notions or conceptions of his mind Are the very Images of those things, this Conformity of his understanding to the nature of things apprehended by him, is truth.
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Secondly, The practicall truth of mans knowledge is when together with a right apprehension of the true nature of things in the understanding, there is a frame of heart and affections toward those things, sutable to that apprehension,
Secondly, The practical truth of men knowledge is when together with a right apprehension of the true nature of things in the understanding, there is a frame of heart and affections towards those things, suitable to that apprehension,
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when the understanding rightly judgeth of things good or evill, and the will and affections are regularly guided by such a right apprehension, loving, imbracing, desiring, delighting in that which the understanding rightly judgeth to be lovely, desirable, &c. Hating, abhorring, shunning, &c. According to that true intelligence which the understanding giveth in of the nature of things or actions;
when the understanding rightly Judgeth of things good or evil, and the will and affections Are regularly guided by such a right apprehension, loving, embracing, desiring, delighting in that which the understanding rightly Judgeth to be lovely, desirable, etc. Hating, abhorring, shunning, etc. According to that true intelligence which the understanding gives in of the nature of things or actions;
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But when the understanding rightly apprehendeth, and yet giveth way to the perversenesse of the will and distempers of the affections, this knowledge though speculatively true, is practically false.
But when the understanding rightly apprehendeth, and yet gives Way to the perverseness of the will and distempers of the affections, this knowledge though speculatively true, is practically false.
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Thirdly, There is veritas signi, Truth of expression, Speeches, writings, gestures, Actions, when truth possesseth the minde and heart within and shineth out at the windowes (as it were) when a mans words and conversation are the very image and Characters of that truth which dwelleth in him,
Thirdly, There is veritas Sign, Truth of expression, Speeches, writings, gestures, Actions, when truth Possesses the mind and heart within and shines out At the windows (as it were) when a men words and Conversation Are the very image and Characters of that truth which dwells in him,
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the true knowledge of God, of Christ, of the mysteries of grace, of the wayes of God, of the power of godlinesse, of the will of God in things concerning the matter and manner of his worship,
the true knowledge of God, of christ, of the Mysteres of grace, of the ways of God, of the power of godliness, of the will of God in things Concerning the matter and manner of his worship,
Thou must have God dwelling in thee, thou must possesse Christ and be made one with him, thy body and soule must become a temple of the Holy Ghost, otherwise thou hast not this Practicall, through,
Thou must have God Dwelling in thee, thou must possess christ and be made one with him, thy body and soul must become a temple of the Holy Ghost, otherwise thou hast not this Practical, through,
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To buy in generall, is, For a considerable value with consent of the owner, to get the propriety and possession of something which formerly was not our own.
To buy in general, is, For a considerable valve with consent of the owner, to get the propriety and possession of something which formerly was not our own.
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and now if we will enjoy any of these forfeited and confiscated goods, which the Lord hath justly seized into his own hands, we must, buy them as things which are no longer our own.
and now if we will enjoy any of these forfeited and confiscated goods, which the Lord hath justly seized into his own hands, we must, buy them as things which Are no longer our own.
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neither doe I think it ought to be supplied, but we are to read it thus, I am more brutish then man, according to that of the Psalmist, man being in honour abideth not:
neither do I think it ought to be supplied, but we Are to read it thus, I am more brutish then man, according to that of the Psalmist, man being in honour Abideth not:
Man being honoured with the image of God in wisdome and Holinesse, his spirit shining with the Beauty and glory of Divine truth, did not abide in this condition,
Man being honoured with the image of God in Wisdom and Holiness, his Spirit shining with the Beauty and glory of Divine truth, did not abide in this condition,
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And therefore, we may conclude, This buying is not of the nature of common contracts, in which there is a just proportion between the price and the purchase,
And Therefore, we may conclude, This buying is not of the nature of Common contracts, in which there is a just proportion between the price and the purchase,
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yet so that we must give up whatsoever is necessary for the obtaining of Truth, and cast away whatever may hinder us in the receiving or retaining of Truth, or is inconsistent with it. 1. We must give up our selves, our hearts, spirits, souls, bodies to the God of Truth. We must bee content to part with any outward things for the procuring and promoting of Truth, for the supporting and maintaining of Truth: we must account our selves gainers by every losse which we can possibly suffer for Truth. 2. On the other side we must renounce and cast away our lusts, our own corrupt reason, blind, carnall notions and prejudices:
yet so that we must give up whatsoever is necessary for the obtaining of Truth, and cast away whatever may hinder us in the receiving or retaining of Truth, or is inconsistent with it. 1. We must give up our selves, our hearts, spirits, Souls, bodies to the God of Truth. We must be content to part with any outward things for the procuring and promoting of Truth, for the supporting and maintaining of Truth: we must account our selves gainers by every loss which we can possibly suffer for Truth. 2. On the other side we must renounce and cast away our Lustiest, our own corrupt reason, blind, carnal notions and prejudices:
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in a word, we must out our selves of our selves, and yeeld up our selves into the entire possession of the Truth: and in all this we give nothing unto God:
in a word, we must out our selves of our selves, and yield up our selves into the entire possession of the Truth: and in all this we give nothing unto God:
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for whatsoever we give up to him for Truth, is his own already, and cannot bee withheld from him, without wrong and robbery, what wee cast away is worse then nothing,
for whatsoever we give up to him for Truth, is his own already, and cannot be withheld from him, without wrong and robbery, what we cast away is Worse then nothing,
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Thirdly, If we will buy Truth, we must get the propriety of it, we must make it our own, get it into our possession, have a sure interest in it and title to it.
Thirdly, If we will buy Truth, we must get the propriety of it, we must make it our own, get it into our possession, have a sure Interest in it and title to it.
as that he may by good right take a title of honour from the truth, his own conscience bearing him witnesse in the Holy Ghost, that he is of the Truth.
as that he may by good right take a title of honour from the truth, his own conscience bearing him witness in the Holy Ghost, that he is of the Truth.
This hath been intimated before, even of him who is the God of Truth, who is the first, the Highest Truth, the Fountain of all Truth, who calleth himselfe [ I Am ] because he is in and of himselfe, the onely infinite perfection of being,
This hath been intimated before, even of him who is the God of Truth, who is the First, the Highest Truth, the Fountain of all Truth, who calls himself [ I Am ] Because he is in and of himself, the only infinite perfection of being,
and some have conceived that this contemplation of God the Father reflecting upon His owne Majesty and glory is the eternall and unspeakable generation of the Son. But we are to speak soberly of these mysteries so farre above us:
and Some have conceived that this contemplation of God the Father reflecting upon His own Majesty and glory is the Eternal and unspeakable generation of the Son. But we Are to speak soberly of these Mysteres so Far above us:
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And the Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son, is called the Spirit of Truth. To this fountain wee must bring our empty pitchers if we would be filled with these living waters,
And the Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son, is called the Spirit of Truth. To this fountain we must bring our empty pitchers if we would be filled with these living waters,
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and they which come not to God, and are not inwardly acquainted with him in Christ, are strangers to the Truth, they never looked into this Sea of crystall, which is before the throne of God.
and they which come not to God, and Are not inwardly acquainted with him in christ, Are Strangers to the Truth, they never looked into this Sea of crystal, which is before the throne of God.
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1. Whilest we are travailing here in this world toward our long home, our way lieth through a wildernesse, wherein are many bypathes, multitude of passengers wandring out of the right way, abundance of snares and dangers,
1. Whilst we Are travailing Here in this world towards our long home, our Way lies through a Wilderness, wherein Are many bypaths, multitude of passengers wandering out of the right Way, abundance of snares and dangers,
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so that lumen externum, that externall light of Truth which shineth forth in the word, will never lead us to that rest which remaineth for the people of God, except there be also lumen internum, an inward light of Truth,
so that lumen externum, that external Light of Truth which shines forth in the word, will never led us to that rest which remains for the people of God, except there be also lumen Internal, an inward Light of Truth,
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The Apostle having notably magnified his office, as in other respects, so in regard of that lustre and brightnesse of Divine Truth which shined in his Ministry, 2 Cor. 3. proceedeth in the next chapter,
The Apostle having notably magnified his office, as in other respects, so in regard of that lustre and brightness of Divine Truth which shined in his Ministry, 2 Cor. 3. Proceedeth in the next chapter,
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and saith that he had not handled the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth &c. It must be objected, What is the cause then that your Gospel is hidden to many thousands? his answer is ready:
and Says that he had not handled the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth etc. It must be objected, What is the cause then that your Gospel is hidden to many thousands? his answer is ready:
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Consider that weighty speech of Christ, He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him, the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day:
Consider that weighty speech of christ, He that rejecteth me, and receives not my words, hath one that Judgeth him, the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day:
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If men could apprehend with what Majesty and authority that Truth of God which now they cast behinde their backs will appear against them in the day of Christ,
If men could apprehend with what Majesty and Authority that Truth of God which now they cast behind their backs will appear against them in the day of christ,
how would their Souls tremble to despise it? How would they yeeld themselves convinced that the purchase of Truth is of absolute necessity, whatsoever it may cost them? The proudest spirits which now may think to out-face the Truth of God, shall then not be able to hold up their faces before it.
how would their Souls tremble to despise it? How would they yield themselves convinced that the purchase of Truth is of absolute necessity, whatsoever it may cost them? The proudest spirits which now may think to outface the Truth of God, shall then not be able to hold up their faces before it.
like the Pharisees complaining of the multitudes that followed Christ? the world is gon after him, It was a vexation to their false hearts to see the streame of trade bend towards the Coasts of truth:
like the Pharisees complaining of the Multitudes that followed christ? the world is gone After him, It was a vexation to their false hearts to see the stream of trade bend towards the Coasts of truth:
& to indeavour to open all the store-houses of truth in the Land, that none may complaine of want, who have hearts to buy? No wonder if the enemies of truth oppose you in this worke. It crosseth their maine designe.
& to endeavour to open all the storehouses of truth in the Land, that none may complain of want, who have hearts to buy? No wonder if the enemies of truth oppose you in this work. It Crosseth their main Design.
Can the Blackmore change his skinne, or the Leopard his spots? Doe we expect a reconcilement betweene light and darkenesse? Let all tremble to give them the right hand of fellowship in stopping the course of the word of truth,
Can the Blackmore change his skin, or the Leopard his spots? Do we expect a reconcilement between Light and darkness? Let all tremble to give them the right hand of fellowship in stopping the course of the word of truth,
what hope is there that such will buy it? He that will buy it must looke upon it as his crowne. The Church was presented to John in a vision, cloathed with the Sun, and the Moone under her foote,
what hope is there that such will buy it? He that will buy it must look upon it as his crown. The Church was presented to John in a vision, clothed with the Sun, and the Moon under her foot,
Can any true-borne Childe of the Church account that his shame which is his Mothers glorie? Let such weigh those words of him who is not ashamed to call himselfe the Truth, Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinfull generation, of him also shall the Sonne of man be ashamed,
Can any Trueborn Child of the Church account that his shame which is his Mother's glory? Let such weigh those words of him who is not ashamed to call himself the Truth, Whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed,
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A little change of weather or distemper of body will not keepe those within doores, who are necessitated to seek out for that without which they cannot live.
A little change of weather or distemper of body will not keep those within doors, who Are necessitated to seek out for that without which they cannot live.
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Those that followed Christ sometimes three dayes together, having nothing to eat, might have had a fair plea in appearance to shift off their attendance.
Those that followed christ sometime three days together, having nothing to eat, might have had a fair plea in appearance to shift off their attendance.
when they can doe it with ease and at pleasure, are not likely to go to the price of truth. 4. Of those that come onely as meere spectatours rather than buyers, who view many glorious Gospel-truthes openly proposed and freely tendred to all,
when they can do it with ease and At pleasure, Are not likely to go to the price of truth. 4. Of those that come only as mere spectators rather than buyers, who view many glorious Gospel-truthes openly proposed and freely tendered to all,
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there may be some stirrings in their spirits, some springings of their affections upon the receiving of the seed of truth, but then their unmortified lusts, the care of this world,
there may be Some stirrings in their spirits, Some springings of their affections upon the receiving of the seed of truth, but then their unmortified Lustiest, the care of this world,
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they will not renounce their earthly-mindednesse or their voluptuous, ambitious, corrupt affections to make a full purchase of truth. Herod did many things and heard John gladly, but would not yeeld so far to the commands of truth, as to forsake his Herodias: there was a thorny lust which choaked all.
they will not renounce their Earthly-mindedness or their voluptuous, ambitious, corrupt affections to make a full purchase of truth. Herod did many things and herd John gladly, but would not yield so Far to the commands of truth, as to forsake his Herodias: there was a thorny lust which choked all.
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The yong man also seemed willing to buy, What good thing shall I doe that I may have eternall life? what shall I give to buy truth? again, All these have I kept from my youth;
The young man also seemed willing to buy, What good thing shall I do that I may have Eternal life? what shall I give to buy truth? again, All these have I kept from my youth;
But when he heard Christ raise his demands so high, Goe and sell all that thou hast and give to the poore, he brake off, went away sorrowfull, as if the price had been unreasonable.
But when he herd christ raise his demands so high, Go and fell all that thou hast and give to the poor, he brake off, went away sorrowful, as if the price had been unreasonable.
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There may be some thornes not rooted up, some root of bitternesse not killed, some corrupt principle which may carry men far this way, some by-end which may poison all.
There may be Some thorns not rooted up, Some root of bitterness not killed, Some corrupt principle which may carry men Far this Way, Some by-end which may poison all.
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2. This is for for exhortation: 1. In generall to us all: 2. In speciall to those whom the Lord hath honoured above others for the patronage and promoting of the great cause of his truth. And 1. let me stir up you and my selfe by all meanes to make this purchase.
2. This is for for exhortation: 1. In general to us all: 2. In special to those whom the Lord hath honoured above Others for the patronage and promoting of the great cause of his truth. And 1. let me stir up you and my self by all means to make this purchase.
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concerning the former, 1. Get a cleer and solid understanding of all the main and most necessary truthes. Learn to be throughly acquainted with the Fundamentalls of Faith.
Concerning the former, 1. Get a clear and solid understanding of all the main and most necessary truths. Learn to be thoroughly acquainted with the Fundamentals of Faith.
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An overly, slight, and superficiall view of those great secrets which the Angels desired to looke into, must not satisfie them who will indeed buy truth. Labour for a right understanding of the Alsufficiency and infinite excellency of God in all his attributes,
an overly, slight, and superficial view of those great secrets which the Angels desired to look into, must not satisfy them who will indeed buy truth. Labour for a right understanding of the All-sufficiency and infinite excellency of God in all his attributes,
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of the person, natures, offices of Christ, of the covenant of grace, of the fountain of all spirituall blessings in heavenly things in Christ, the eternall love and good purpose of God toward his,
of the person, nature's, Offices of christ, of the Covenant of grace, of the fountain of all spiritual blessings in heavenly things in christ, the Eternal love and good purpose of God towards his,
and those glorious wayes and meanes whereby the Lord is pleased to bring poore lost soules to glory, reconciling them to himselfe by the death of his Sonne, calling them by his Word and Spirit, uniting them to Christ, adopting them for his children and heires, justifying them freely by his grace, sanctifying, quickning,
and those glorious ways and means whereby the Lord is pleased to bring poor lost Souls to glory, reconciling them to himself by the death of his Son, calling them by his Word and Spirit, uniting them to christ, adopting them for his children and Heirs, justifying them freely by his grace, sanctifying, quickening,
These and the like are especially to bee studied, and wee are to take heed lest Satan intangling us in doubtfull disputes about things of an inferiour nature, should cunningly divert our thoughts from searching into these hid treasures.
These and the like Are especially to be studied, and we Are to take heed lest Satan intangling us in doubtful disputes about things of an inferior nature, should cunningly divert our thoughts from searching into these hid treasures.
I feare Satan gaineth much advantage by engaging young beginners and wanton wits in the agitation of controversies ere they have laid the foundation, much more before themselves have taken root in Christ,
I Fear Satan gains much advantage by engaging young beginners and wanton wits in the agitation of controversies ere they have laid the Foundation, much more before themselves have taken root in christ,
or so much as proved themselves to be in Christ, and Christ to be in them. 2. Let us labour to make those Truths which we understand, our owne: 1. By mixing them with faith.
or so much as proved themselves to be in christ, and christ to be in them. 2. Let us labour to make those Truths which we understand, our own: 1. By mixing them with faith.
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we cannot make the truth our owne, nor truly say, we have bought it, unlesse we so mixe and temper it with faith as that it becometh one with our soules,
we cannot make the truth our own, nor truly say, we have bought it, unless we so mix and temper it with faith as that it Becometh one with our Souls,
as the Devill in his temptations mangleth the truth of God, promissionem objicit, conditionem abjicit: he objecteth the promise, rejecteth the condition.
as the devil in his temptations mangleth the truth of God, promissionem Object, conditionem abjicit: he Objecteth the promise, rejecteth the condition.
3. Labour to abound in the knowledge of the truth. A Merchant who hath made a good voyage, finding such a commodity advantagious, is encouraged to new adventures:
3. Labour to abound in the knowledge of the truth. A Merchant who hath made a good voyage, finding such a commodity advantageous, is encouraged to new adventures:
These men are far from buying the truth; rather some truthes have surprised them against their wills, and are as welcome to them as Elijah to Ahab, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? But all that will buy truth let them hearken to the Apostles Counsell, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdome.
These men Are Far from buying the truth; rather Some truths have surprised them against their wills, and Are as welcome to them as Elijah to Ahab, Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? But all that will buy truth let them harken to the Apostles Counsel, Let the word of christ dwell in you richly in all Wisdom.
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in buying truth thou must sell thy self a servant to the truth, give up thy self to be ruled & guided by the truth. Some (I beleeve) are troubled that they have more of the truth than they can well rule:
in buying truth thou must fell thy self a servant to the truth, give up thy self to be ruled & guided by the truth. some (I believe) Are troubled that they have more of the truth than they can well Rule:
it meeteth and faceth them in many of their crooked bypathes, it is as a lighted torch to them when they are most of all retired in acting their works of darknesse:
it meeteth and faceth them in many of their crooked bypaths, it is as a lighted torch to them when they Are most of all retired in acting their works of darkness:
Let truth rule thy judgement, will, and affections in all things. 5. Do not rest in meere notions of truth, but endeavour to have the truth of God realized to thy soul.
Let truth Rule thy judgement, will, and affections in all things. 5. Do not rest in mere notions of truth, but endeavour to have the truth of God realized to thy soul.
Labour to have thy heart possest with the substance and reality of Divine truth, to furnish thy selfe with those very things which thou findest cloathed with the truth of God in Scripture.
Labour to have thy heart possessed with the substance and reality of Divine truth, to furnish thy self with those very things which thou Findest clothed with the truth of God in Scripture.
He doth not say, ye have light, but ye are light, the light is realized in you, ye are transformed into the light, ye are become such indeed and in truth as the light discovereth those to bee who are children of light.
He does not say, you have Light, but you Are Light, the Light is realized in you, you Are transformed into the Light, you Are become such indeed and in truth as the Light Discovereth those to be who Are children of Light.
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there is a beame of truth: and then do we buy this truth indeed, when we get that precious Faith of God his elect, that Faith unfeigned which really uniteth the soul to Christ, taketh root in him, draweth life and spirit from him, conformeth and subjecteth the soul unto him.
there is a beam of truth: and then do we buy this truth indeed, when we get that precious Faith of God his elect, that Faith unfeigned which really uniteth the soul to christ, Takes root in him, draws life and Spirit from him, conformeth and subjecteth the soul unto him.
how many content themselves with this, because it is of a low price, or rather may bee had for nothing? But if ever that caution be needfull, it is in this case, Caveat Emptor, Let him that would buy truth, beware.
how many content themselves with this, Because it is of a low price, or rather may be had for nothing? But if ever that caution be needful, it is in this case, Caveat Emptor, Let him that would buy truth, beware.
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were it not the extremity of folly to venture all in a rotten vessell for saving of charges, rather then with greater cost to provide a substantiall bottome? Oh let us tremble to embark our souls (more precious then the world) together with all our eternall hopes in a leaking ship of a rotten faith, being to make so great a voyage, among so many dangerous Rockes and sands, through so many stormes and waves, which were too much for the soundest Faith to breake through were it not kept by the power of God unto Salvation.
were it not the extremity of folly to venture all in a rotten vessel for Saving of charges, rather then with greater cost to provide a substantial bottom? O let us tremble to embark our Souls (more precious then the world) together with all our Eternal hope's in a leaking ship of a rotten faith, being to make so great a voyage, among so many dangerous Rocks and sands, through so many storms and waves, which were too much for the soundest Faith to break through were it not kept by the power of God unto Salvation.
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Doe not think thou hast bought this truth, so soon as thy judgement is informed that this grace of repentance is necessary to salvation, thou hast but viewed it yet, thou hast not purchased it.
Do not think thou hast bought this truth, so soon as thy judgement is informed that this grace of Repentance is necessary to salvation, thou hast but viewed it yet, thou hast not purchased it.
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thou must look upon thy sweetest sins as thy bitterest enemies, and feel them as they heaviest burthens, fleeing from them as from a Serpent, inwardly loathing, outwardly leaving them.
thou must look upon thy Sweetest Sins as thy Bitterest enemies, and feel them as they Heaviest burdens, fleeing from them as from a Serpent, inwardly loathing, outwardly leaving them.
as it is said of Cassius Chaerea, a Pretorian Collonel or Tribune, when he and others conspired the death of that cruell tyrant Caligula, the signall word agreed upon was Repete, strike again:
as it is said of Cassius Chaerea, a Praetorian Colonel or Tribune, when he and Others conspired the death of that cruel tyrant Caligula, the signal word agreed upon was Repete, strike again:
hast thou wounded them, and do they yet resist? Repete, strike again and again, hate them, pursue them to the death, give them no quarter, spare them not so long as thou findest them stirre or breath.
hast thou wounded them, and do they yet resist? Repete, strike again and again, hate them, pursue them to the death, give them no quarter, spare them not so long as thou Findest them stir or breath.
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and end in mourning and misery? these are false joyes, as one saith, Voluptates animi febres, earthly joyes are soul-feavers, carnall, sensuall, sinfull delights are even the agues of the inner man.
and end in mourning and misery? these Are false Joys, as one Says, Pleasures animi febres, earthly Joys Are soul-feavers, carnal, sensual, sinful delights Are even the Fevers of the inner man.
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For what is the condition of a soul given up to pleasures of this nature but to be in a continuall agitation between hot paroxysmes or burning fits of lust,
For what is the condition of a soul given up to pleasures of this nature but to be in a continual agitation between hight paroxysms or burning fits of lust,
It is no arbitrary thing or matter of indifferency, but one of the great commandments of God, that we should walk in truth: and Paul having told the Ephesians, Ye are light in the Lord, he inferreth, walk as children of light.
It is no arbitrary thing or matter of indifferency, but one of the great Commandments of God, that we should walk in truth: and Paul having told the Ephesians, You Are Light in the Lord, he infers, walk as children of Light.
and performeth every act of Divine worship in spirit and truth, out of such true principles, in such a manner, with such a frame of heart and such aimes as the truth of God his word requireth,
and Performeth every act of Divine worship in Spirit and truth, out of such true principles, in such a manner, with such a frame of heart and such aims as the truth of God his word requires,
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when in his place and calling he improveth the truth of God to all purposes. Those things which men buy at high rates, they desire to make the most of.
when in his place and calling he improveth the truth of God to all Purposes. Those things which men buy At high rates, they desire to make the most of.
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2. Let us be perswaded not to thinke any cost too much that we may buy truth. And first, consider (I beseech you) what we must cast away, which otherwise might hinder us either in getting or keeping truth. 2. What we must be content to resigne and yeeld up into the Lord his hands, that wee may buy truth. The former are such things as are better cast away then kept, the very losse of them will be our gain.
2. Let us be persuaded not to think any cost too much that we may buy truth. And First, Consider (I beseech you) what we must cast away, which otherwise might hinder us either in getting or keeping truth. 2. What we must be content to resign and yield up into the Lord his hands, that we may buy truth. The former Are such things as Are better cast away then kept, the very loss of them will be our gain.
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an heart cleansed from the filthinesse of flesh and spirit, is like a cleer glasse fittest to give a reflection of those beams of truth, which shine from the face of God in Christ.
an heart cleansed from the filthiness of Flesh and Spirit, is like a clear glass Fittest to give a reflection of those beams of truth, which shine from the face of God in christ.
Take heede of thinking any Truth of God to be below thee, too meane for thee to stoope to ▪ Do not thinke thy selfe, thy place or parts too high for the least of God his holy Truthes.
Take heed of thinking any Truth of God to be below thee, too mean for thee to stoop to ▪ Do not think thy self, thy place or parts too high for the least of God his holy Truths.
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Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, is a Truth of God which once was given in Charge to Timothy: but (some I beleeve) who pretended to be of Timothy his Ranke, looked upon this truth as a thing below their places.
Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, is a Truth of God which once was given in Charge to Timothy: but (Some I believe) who pretended to be of Timothy his Rank, looked upon this truth as a thing below their places.
On the other side when a cause of Religion was brought before Galli•, he cared for none of these things, he had no leisure to spend time about words and names, his place ingaged him in Realities, State-matters, such as were worthy of a Proconsuls Cognizance. 2. Take heede of prejudices against the necessity of truth, looke not upon it as a matter of indifferency.
On the other side when a cause of Religion was brought before Galli•, he cared for none of these things, he had no leisure to spend time about words and names, his place engaged him in Realities, State-matters, such as were worthy of a Proconsuls Cognizance. 2. Take heed of prejudices against the necessity of truth, look not upon it as a matter of indifferency.
Regard it as that one thing necessary. 3. Renounce all prejudicate opinions of dangers or inconveniences, which seeme to attend or follow truth, such as divisions and commotions:
Regard it as that one thing necessary. 3. Renounce all prejudicate opinions of dangers or inconveniences, which seem to attend or follow truth, such as divisions and commotions:
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these (though accidentall to truth) doe ordinarily throng in after it. Suppose yee that I am come to send peace on Earth? I tell you, Nay, but rather division:
these (though accidental to truth) do ordinarily throng in After it. Suppose ye that I am come to send peace on Earth? I tell you, Nay, but rather division:
and the weakenes and mistakes of others, often make it an occasion of those ruptures. That there are oppositions betweene the friends and enemies of truth, is not strange:
and the weakness and mistakes of Others, often make it an occasion of those ruptures. That there Are oppositions between the Friends and enemies of truth, is not strange:
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Amongst those who in the Apostles daies received the Gospell, and with joynt consent acknowledged the Lord Jesus to be the Christ, there were differences about the observation of Mosaicall Rites, and Ceremonies:
among those who in the Apostles days received the Gospel, and with joint consent acknowledged the Lord jesus to be the christ, there were differences about the observation of Mosaical Rites, and Ceremonies:
let not their differences about few and lesse materiall things discourage thee. 4. Cast off that prejudice which Satan may suggest unto thee, in regard of the meanenesse of those persons who hold forth the truth, either as the Lord his Agents, whom he maketh use of to invite buyers, the Ministers of the Gospell,
let not their differences about few and less material things discourage thee. 4. Cast off that prejudice which Satan may suggest unto thee, in regard of the meanenesse of those Persons who hold forth the truth, either as the Lord his Agents, whom he makes use of to invite buyers, the Ministers of the Gospel,
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If any such be contemptible in the eye of the world, as those were who followed Christ, whom the proud Pharisees overlooked with so much scorne, This people who knoweth not the Law are cursed:
If any such be contemptible in the eye of the world, as those were who followed christ, whom the proud Pharisees overlooked with so much scorn, This people who Knoweth not the Law Are cursed:
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the Lord sent him this Message by a Prophet, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their owne people out of thine hand? This was a Truth which carried so much strength and evidence of Reason in it, that it seemeth to preclude all contradiction:
the Lord sent him this Message by a Prophet, Why hast thou sought After the God's of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand? This was a Truth which carried so much strength and evidence of Reason in it, that it seems to preclude all contradiction:
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saith the King, Art thou made of the Kings Councell? forbeare, why shouldest thou be smitten? Art thou a fit person to reprove a King? thou art none of the Privie Councell:
Says the King, Art thou made of the Kings Council? forbear, why Shouldst thou be smitten? Art thou a fit person to reprove a King? thou art none of the Privy Council:
I know that God hath Counselled to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened to my Counsell Doest thou despise my Message because I am not made of thy Councell? Know this, that in this particular, the King of Kings hath made me of his Councell,
I know that God hath Counseled to destroy thee, Because thou hast done this, and hast not harkened to my Counsel Dost thou despise my Message Because I am not made of thy Council? Know this, that in this particular, the King of Kings hath made me of his Council,
The Truth of God needeth not receive any reputation from rotchets or scarlets, if thou despisest it for the meannesse of those that bring it, thou despisest Him that sendeth it.
The Truth of God needs not receive any reputation from rotchets or scarlets, if thou Despisest it for the meanness of those that bring it, thou Despisest Him that sends it.
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Now we must alwayes give up our selves to God, that we may buy truth, our understandings, wills, affections, our soules and bodies to his guidance, soveraigne command and disposing.
Now we must always give up our selves to God, that we may buy truth, our understandings, wills, affections, our Souls and bodies to his guidance, sovereign command and disposing.
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how can he thinke any thing too dear when the Lord requireth it? why did not the young man give up his possessions upon Christs demand? because he had not given up himselfe.
how can he think any thing too dear when the Lord requires it? why did not the young man give up his possessions upon Christ demand? Because he had not given up himself.
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When the Lord told Peter what he should suffer for the truth, and by what death he should glorifie God, he questioneth about his Fellow-Disciple, (whether out of curiosity, or some spice of envie, I know not) And what shall this man doe? Jesus saith unto him,
When the Lord told Peter what he should suffer for the truth, and by what death he should Glorify God, he questioneth about his Fellow-Disciple, (whither out of curiosity, or Some spice of envy, I know not) And what shall this man do? jesus Says unto him,
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and call him in an ordinary way of visitation, and that the Truth of the Gospell shall prove more costly to thee than to him, what doeth that concerne thee? If both of yee give up your hearts to mee and my truth, it is no great matter,
and call him in an ordinary Way of Visitation, and that the Truth of the Gospel shall prove more costly to thee than to him, what doth that concern thee? If both of ye give up your hearts to me and my truth, it is no great matter,
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whether it cost you more or lesse in other regards. 2. Then yee must buy truth though it cost yee never so much of your treasures, either to procure the meanes,
whither it cost you more or less in other regards. 2. Then ye must buy truth though it cost ye never so much of your treasures, either to procure the means,
It may seeme the times are come upon us, wherein the Lord will make discoveries, who they are that prize this earthly drosse above those rich treasures of his Kingdome.
It may seem the times Are come upon us, wherein the Lord will make discoveries, who they Are that prize this earthly dross above those rich treasures of his Kingdom.
he that doth not yeeld up his heart, doth never truly buy, though he liveth in the cheapest times. 3. Be content to lay out your strength for truth, to take any paines, to undergoe any labour.
he that does not yield up his heart, does never truly buy, though he lives in the cheapest times. 3. Be content to lay out your strength for truth, to take any pains, to undergo any labour.
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than it doth some other, let nothing beat thee off, buy it whatsoever it may cost thee. 4. Be content to engage all the credit which thou hast with the world for the purchase of truth: Buy it with the hazard,
than it does Some other, let nothing beatrice thee off, buy it whatsoever it may cost thee. 4. Be content to engage all the credit which thou hast with the world for the purchase of truth: Buy it with the hazard,
though that be very precious, esteem that time well bestowed, which is laid out for Truth. Doe not say, Wherefore is this waste? Though time cannot be bought with gold,
though that be very precious, esteem that time well bestowed, which is laid out for Truth. Do not say, Wherefore is this waste? Though time cannot be bought with gold,
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But if those whom the Lord in his providence hath called together, shall be able by the good hand of their God upon them, to draw to the life that glorious body of Truth in all its lineaments for matter of doctrine, worship, government, discipline, I doubt not but in conclusion it would be found time well imployed,
But if those whom the Lord in his providence hath called together, shall be able by the good hand of their God upon them, to draw to the life that glorious body of Truth in all its lineaments for matter of Doctrine, worship, government, discipline, I doubt not but in conclusion it would be found time well employed,
And as in this more publike enquiry after truth, so in particular searchings after it, bee carefull to redeem time from other occasions, that thou mayest spare it for buying of truth. It is part of the blessed mans description, His delight is in the Law of the Lord,
And as in this more public enquiry After truth, so in particular searchings After it, be careful to Redeem time from other occasions, that thou Mayest spare it for buying of truth. It is part of the blessed men description, His delight is in the Law of the Lord,
as in toher respects, so for truths sake, to which (if well improved) it may be very serviceable and usefull towards the opening of a free trade for truth, which is many wayes obstructed and interrupted by war.
as in toher respects, so for truths sake, to which (if well improved) it may be very serviceable and useful towards the opening of a free trade for truth, which is many ways obstructed and interrupted by war.
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and honour of truth, and recourse is had to warre as the last remedie, in such a case peace it selfe must be broken, that truth may be preserved and purchased.
and honour of truth, and recourse is had to war as the last remedy, in such a case peace it self must be broken, that truth may be preserved and purchased.
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but onely for a Monument of their interest in the God of Israel: whereupon both the Ambassadours and (at their returne) the people were fully satisfyed.
but only for a Monument of their Interest in the God of Israel: whereupon both the ambassadors and (At their return) the people were Fully satisfied.
Now suppose this Altar had beene built for sacrifice, as was suspected, and compare with this the many hundred Altars (I beleeve) lately erected in this Land, to the darkning at least of those great Truths of the Gospel, that Christ is the only Altar which sanctifyeth all the offerings of the faithfull, that His Sacrifice of himself once offered by Himself is the onely Propitiation:
Now suppose this Altar had been built for sacrifice, as was suspected, and compare with this the many hundred Altars (I believe) lately erected in this Land, to the darkening At least of those great Truths of the Gospel, that christ is the only Altar which Sanctifieth all the offerings of the faithful, that His Sacrifice of himself once offered by Himself is the only Propitiation:
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adde hereunto the Idolatrous bowings and cringings, the Crucifixes and Images set up in many places, the indeavours to corrupt the Truth and Doctrine of Christ in divers points of great importance, the plots laid to stop the course of the Gospell & propagating of the truth, the obstinate resistance against such a Reformation as the Truth of God cleerely revealed in His Word, requireth. &c. And see whether there were not many causes for a Warre against the Enemies of the truth in England,
add hereunto the Idolatrous bowings and cringings, the Crucifixes and Images Set up in many places, the endeavours to corrupt the Truth and Doctrine of christ in diverse points of great importance, the plots laid to stop the course of the Gospel & propagating of the truth, the obstinate resistance against such a Reformation as the Truth of God clearly revealed in His Word, requires. etc. And see whither there were not many Causes for a War against the Enemies of the truth in England,
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and make him an Instrument to execute His wrath upon the great whore, that so the Truth of God might have a free passage through the severall Regions of the World.
and make him an Instrument to execute His wrath upon the great whore, that so the Truth of God might have a free passage through the several Regions of the World.
I desire it may be considered whether those be not more lavishly prophane, who being terrifyed with the stormes of warre, could be content to make the sacred Truth of God (more precious then all the golden veynes in the bowells of the Earth) to serve in stead of mortar for the cementing or rather daubing up an unsound peace with men.
I desire it may be considered whither those be not more lavishly profane, who being terrified with the storms of war, could be content to make the sacred Truth of God (more precious then all the golden Veins in the bowels of the Earth) to serve in stead of mortar for the cementing or rather daubing up an unsound peace with men.
And yet in the last place, even this precious bloud of God his people is not too precious to be adventured or spent in the necessary defence of Gods Truth.
And yet in the last place, even this precious blood of God his people is not too precious to be adventured or spent in the necessary defence of God's Truth.
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Did not Christ himselfe shed his most precious bloud (worth more than all the best bloud under Heaven) to seal the Truth of the Gospell, the truth of all the promises of the new Covenant? none of all which had been true,
Did not christ himself shed his most precious blood (worth more than all the best blood under Heaven) to seal the Truth of the Gospel, the truth of all the promises of the new Covenant? none of all which had been true,
the promise of the pardon of sinne, of justifying the ungodly, of being mercifull to unrighteousnesse, passing by iniquity, blotting out transgressions, &c. seemeth to crosse the Truth of God, His Justice and Holinesse,
the promise of the pardon of sin, of justifying the ungodly, of being merciful to unrighteousness, passing by iniquity, blotting out transgressions, etc. seems to cross the Truth of God, His justice and Holiness,
if ye consider it without reference to Christ: It is true then onely in Christ: the Truth of this Testament dependeth wholly upon the death of the Testatour.
if you Consider it without Referente to christ: It is true then only in christ: the Truth of this Testament dependeth wholly upon the death of the Testator.
whom I looke upon as precious Instruments ▪ of the Lord, for the advancing and promoting of His Truth, Truth of doctrine, of worship, of discipline, truth and power of Godlinesse.
whom I look upon as precious Instruments ▪ of the Lord, for the advancing and promoting of His Truth, Truth of Doctrine, of worship, of discipline, truth and power of Godliness.
Let it appeare that ye are so possessed with the truth, so overpowered by the truth, that ye may justly apply that of the Apostle to your selves, We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth:
Let it appear that you Are so possessed with the truth, so overpowered by the truth, that you may justly apply that of the Apostle to your selves, We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth:
if our sinnes doe not blast our hopes. One of the cleerest evidences (I conceive) which ye can give of the truth of your hearts to the Publick Cause, is Selfe-denyall and quitting of Private Interests. Of this ye have given reall demonstration in your readines to devest your selves of militarie and civill dignities, that ye might reserve your selves for your proper worke.
if our Sins do not blast our hope's. One of the Clearest evidences (I conceive) which you can give of the truth of your hearts to the Public Cause, is Self-denial and quitting of Private Interests. Of this you have given real demonstration in your readiness to devest your selves of military and civil dignities, that you might reserve your selves for your proper work.
though perhaps for the time past it may be difficult, if not impossible, in regard of those many sudden exigents, confusions, unexpected occurrences which have happened:
though perhaps for the time passed it may be difficult, if not impossible, in regard of those many sudden exigents, confusions, unexpected occurrences which have happened:
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especially such whose service is attended with no hazard, and very little labour? some redresse in these things might encourage the well affected to more cheerefulnesse in assisting the common Cause,
especially such whose service is attended with no hazard, and very little labour? Some redress in these things might encourage the well affected to more cheerfulness in assisting the Common Cause,
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More particularly, let me beseech you in the first place to examine every man the truth and sincerity of his owne heart in managing the great businesse which yee have in hand.
More particularly, let me beseech you in the First place to examine every man the truth and sincerity of his own heart in managing the great business which ye have in hand.
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A man who by his corrupt principles is led out of the way, and put into a posture of defiance and open hostility against the truth, is lesse odious by many degrees then a false brother.
A man who by his corrupt principles is led out of the Way, and put into a posture of defiance and open hostility against the truth, is less odious by many Degrees then a false brother.
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I am perswaded there was more of the Devill in one Judas, then in all the High Priests Cavaliers, and that Christ resented more hellish malignity in that one Traytours kisse,
I am persuaded there was more of the devil in one Judas, then in all the High Priests Cavaliers, and that christ resented more hellish malignity in that one Traitors kiss,
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2. Be united among your selves in the great cause of Truth: according to that of the Apostle, Stand fast in one spirit, with one minde striving together for the Faith of the Gospel. The expressions are strong:
2. Be united among your selves in the great cause of Truth: according to that of the Apostle, Stand fast in one Spirit, with one mind striving together for the Faith of the Gospel. The expressions Are strong:
and to whom may it bee applyed if not to such •oble Champions as your selves? stand fast, keep your ground, Servate gradum (as Beza. ) maintain your station,
and to whom may it be applied if not to such •oble Champions as your selves? stand fast, keep your ground, Save Gradum (as Beza.) maintain your station,
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as one man with joynt forces contending for the Truth of the Gospel, and for the cause of Truth: so should ye be able to strengthen your spirits with that encouragement following, In nothing terrified by your adversaries, which is to them an evident token of perdition,
as one man with joint forces contending for the Truth of the Gospel, and for the cause of Truth: so should you be able to strengthen your spirits with that encouragement following, In nothing terrified by your Adversaries, which is to them an evident token of perdition,
Your uniting would be a terrour to the adversaries, a strengthening to your selves, an encouragement to those who are friends to the truth, and your friends and servants for the Truthes sake.
Your uniting would be a terror to the Adversaries, a strengthening to your selves, an encouragement to those who Are Friends to the truth, and your Friends and Servants for the Truths sake.
If a noble Heathen out of a morall bravery of spirit, could privatas inimicitias reipublicae condonare, passe by private quarrells for the Common-wealthes sake:
If a noble Heathen out of a moral bravery of Spirit, could privatas inimicitias reipublicae condonare, pass by private quarrels for the Commonwealths sake:
far be it from any Member of a Christian Parliament not to lay down all private grudges and crosse designes at the feet of this afflicted Church and State, far be it from them not to quit them for the truthes sake,
Far be it from any Member of a Christian Parliament not to lay down all private grudges and cross designs At the feet of this afflicted Church and State, Far be it from them not to quit them for the truths sake,
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how much more their corruptions? But especially let every one take heed of raising or fomenting divisions out of a secret desire to hinder the carrying on of the great work.
how much more their corruptions? But especially let every one take heed of raising or fomenting divisions out of a secret desire to hinder the carrying on of the great work.
Differences in judgement about things directly relating to conscience are to be pitied in contemplation of the common imbecillity of mans understanding.
Differences in judgement about things directly relating to conscience Are to be pitied in contemplation of the Common imbecility of men understanding.
In extraordinary times, such as these upon which the providence of God hath cast us, men have extraordinary opportunities of doing God more then ordinary service:
In extraordinary times, such as these upon which the providence of God hath cast us, men have extraordinary opportunities of doing God more then ordinary service:
as you have begun, in opening a free passage and procuring a free trade and open market for the truth of God, that all may have liberty and be encouraged to buy and furnish themselves.
as you have begun, in opening a free passage and procuring a free trade and open market for the truth of God, that all may have liberty and be encouraged to buy and furnish themselves.
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I am confident in your wisedome and piety, that ye are far from entertaining those motions for an unlimited and prodigious licentiousnesse, which some have seemed to plead for.
I am confident in your Wisdom and piety, that you Are Far from entertaining those motions for an unlimited and prodigious licentiousness, which Some have seemed to plead for.
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Object. But some may say, either ye must give liberty to all, or else shew no indulgence to any, who doe not in every point comply with that which is established by authority.
Object. But Some may say, either you must give liberty to all, or Else show no indulgence to any, who do not in every point comply with that which is established by Authority.
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if a man be constrained to cut off a limme desperately infected with a gangrene, must he therefore part with an usefull member for every little inflammation and distemper? That famous Emperour Theodosius did not only bear with the Novatians, but countenance and familiarly consult with some of them about Church-affairs (though differing in matter of discipline) being sound in the Faith and having pastors of eminent gifts and godlinesse.
if a man be constrained to Cut off a limb desperately infected with a gangrene, must he Therefore part with an useful member for every little inflammation and distemper? That famous Emperor Theodosius did not only bear with the Novatians, but countenance and familiarly consult with Some of them about Church affairs (though differing in matter of discipline) being found in the Faith and having Pastors of eminent Gifts and godliness.
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how much more they in whom there is plurimum Christi, very much of Christ, much of that unction wherewith hee was anointed above his fellowes, much of those graces which serve for the edifying of his mysticall body,
how much more they in whom there is plurimum Christ, very much of christ, much of that unction wherewith he was anointed above his Fellows, much of those graces which serve for the edifying of his mystical body,
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and told the Danish Ambassadour that he hoped in short time to procure a free passage for the Gospel throughout the Kingdome of France: the Ambassadour shewed himselfe pleased with this,
and told the Danish Ambassador that he hoped in short time to procure a free passage for the Gospel throughout the Kingdom of France: the Ambassador showed himself pleased with this,
I am perswaded, it is far from your Christian Wisdom and moderation to esteem alike of those who obstinately shut their eyes against the bright beams of truth where it shineth out with full rayes,
I am persuaded, it is Far from your Christian Wisdom and moderation to esteem alike of those who obstinately shut their eyes against the bright beams of truth where it shines out with full rays,
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for these (I am sure) are no parts of liberty of conscience 3. That no Church-meetings for worship be allowed but in places known, that there may be free accesse for any:
for these (I am sure) Are no parts of liberty of conscience 3. That no church-meetings for worship be allowed but in places known, that there may be free access for any:
in which respect I have often commended both the wisedome and ingenuity of the French Protestants, who in one of their Treaties of peace (I take it) made this motion, that some officer of the King might be deputed to be present at their assemblies,
in which respect I have often commended both the Wisdom and ingenuity of the French Protestants, who in one of their Treaties of peace (I take it) made this motion, that Some officer of the King might be deputed to be present At their assemblies,
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4. It is a busines worthy of your care to encourage the Ministers of the Gospel with a competent and comfortable maintenance, that they may attend upon their calling without destraction,
4. It is a business worthy of your care to encourage the Ministers of the Gospel with a competent and comfortable maintenance, that they may attend upon their calling without distraction,
as his agents, to call in men to buy his truth. And for the same cause be pleased also to vindicate them from the foul reproaches of those, who have The poison of aspes under their lips.
as his agents, to call in men to buy his truth. And for the same cause be pleased also to vindicate them from the foul Reproaches of those, who have The poison of asps under their lips.
when they hear those whom the Lord imployeth as his trustees and factours to be cried downe and stigmatized for Baals priests, limmes of the beast, Ministers of Antichrist.
when they hear those whom the Lord employeth as his trustees and Factors to be cried down and stigmatized for Baal's Priests, limbs of the beast, Ministers of Antichrist.
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5. Procced in that worke (wherein ye have already made so good a progresse) in removing those who are either unskilfull or unfaithfull dispensers of the truth, or whose fingers are so foul that they fully the truth by handling it, causing the word and way of truth to be evill spoken of, and discouraging men from buying.
5. Proceed in that work (wherein you have already made so good a progress) in removing those who Are either unskilful or unfaithful dispensers of the truth, or whose fingers Are so foul that they Fully the truth by handling it, causing the word and Way of truth to be evil spoken of, and discouraging men from buying.
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And Sozomen inserteth the Copie of a letter written by Julian the Apostate to Arsacius Arch-Priest of Galatia, requiring him to charge those heathenish priests under his superintendency,
And Sozomen inserteth the Copy of a Letter written by Julian the Apostate to Arsacius Arch-Priest of Galatia, requiring him to charge those Heathenish Priests under his superintendency,
Suppose three severall Virgins should come in competition for the Priesthood, whereof one had beene captivated, the second prostituted, the third arraigned, Omnibus nego: I reject them all:
Suppose three several Virgins should come in competition for the Priesthood, whereof one had been captivated, the second prostituted, the third arraigned, Omnibus nego: I reject them all:
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or retayning those that were formerly admitted? suppose one of them a drunkard, another a swearer, a third superstitious, a fourth an ignorant person, a fift idle, &c. Omnibus nego: none of them shall have my voyce,
or retaining those that were formerly admitted? suppose one of them a drunkard, Another a swearer, a third superstitious, a fourth an ignorant person, a fift idle, etc. Omnibus nego: none of them shall have my voice,
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and what shall we say of them in whom many of these meete? It was further pressed in behalfe of that virgine, that her suite should be regarded out of compassion to her sufferings, it was answered, Non facimus miserandos Sacerdote•: In choosing Priests we must respect the honour of our gods, not the miseries of those who desire the office:
and what shall we say of them in whom many of these meet? It was further pressed in behalf of that Virgae, that her suit should be regarded out of compassion to her sufferings, it was answered, Non facimus miserandos Sacerdote•: In choosing Priests we must respect the honour of our God's, not the misery's of those who desire the office:
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and so conclude, 1. The power of truth, 2. The speciall engagements obligeing us of this Age and Nation to purchase and promote it, 3. A serious consideration of what value the truth will be at the last.
and so conclude, 1. The power of truth, 2. The special engagements obliging us of this Age and nation to purchase and promote it, 3. A serious consideration of what valve the truth will be At the last.
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It brought the Son of God to descend from His Throne of Supreame Majesty, to cloath himselfe with flesh, subject himselfe to the guilt of sinne and curse of the Law, to the death and shame of the Crosse, to drinke the bitter Cup of his Fathers Wrath,
It brought the Son of God to descend from His Throne of Supreme Majesty, to cloth himself with Flesh, Subject himself to the guilt of sin and curse of the Law, to the death and shame of the Cross, to drink the bitter Cup of his Father's Wrath,
and for that end to suspend the excrcise of His Authority in calling downe Legions of Angels from Heaven to rescue him out of the hands of his enemies.
and for that end to suspend the Exercise of His authority in calling down Legions of Angels from Heaven to rescue him out of the hands of his enemies.
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Yea this Power of truth what wonderfull alterations hath it wrought in the world? how hath it dissolved the severall Mineralls whereof that Image was composed, the gold, silver, brasse,
Yea this Power of truth what wonderful alterations hath it wrought in the world? how hath it dissolved the several Minerals whereof that Image was composed, the gold, silver, brass,
and iron? broken in pieces famous Monarchies and Empires of the world, blasted, and in great part already consumed the power of that man of sin, enfeebled the strength of that Beast whom the world worshipped and wondred at? It is admirable to consider,
and iron? broken in Pieces famous Monarchies and Empires of the world, blasted, and in great part already consumed the power of that man of since, enfeebled the strength of that Beast whom the world worshipped and wondered At? It is admirable to Consider,
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how the strength of divine Truth breaketh thorough all opposition, beareth downe all resistance, Pulleth downe the mighty from their Seates, Exalteth the humble and meeke:
how the strength of divine Truth breaks through all opposition, bears down all resistance, Pulls down the mighty from their Seats, Exalteth the humble and meek:
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and in the midst of the most perplexed concurrence of second causes, crosse interferings and overthwart interposings of inferiour Agents, holdeth a steady course towards its full accomplishment,
and in the midst of the most perplexed concurrence of second Causes, cross interferings and overthwart interposings of inferior Agents, holds a steady course towards its full accomplishment,
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Those persons or what degree soever, Meane men, Nobles, Peeres, Princes, who happen to stand up as Adversaries against the truth at such a time, seeme to have beene borne in an evill houre.
Those Persons or what degree soever, Mean men, Nobles, Peers, Princes, who happen to stand up as Adversaries against the truth At such a time, seem to have been born in an evil hour.
and saith againe and againe, Let my People goe, let my People goe, that they may serve mee according to mine owne minde and direction, then let men tremble to hearden their hearts and oppose God,
and Says again and again, Let my People go, let my People go, that they may serve me according to mine own mind and direction, then let men tremble to hearden their hearts and oppose God,
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In a Sea-fight betweene the Spanyards and Hollanders, it is sayd that a poore captive in one of the Spanish Galleyes, had his chayne wherewith he was fastned, broken asunder by a Cannon shot, himselfe not hurt,
In a Sea-fight between the Spanyards and Hollanders, it is said that a poor captive in one of the Spanish Galleys, had his chain wherewith he was fastened, broken asunder by a Cannon shot, himself not hurt,
and perceiving that he was loose, leapt into the Sea with a Peice of his chayne and escaped to the other ship, by this strange providence regaining his liberty:
and perceiving that he was lose, leapt into the Sea with a Piece of his chain and escaped to the other ship, by this strange providence regaining his liberty:
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many seeme afraid of the truth, especially when it commeth thundring like a Cannon shot from the mouth of some Boanerges, but if thou receive it, yeeld and subject thy self to it, it will never hurt thee:
many seem afraid of the truth, especially when it comes thundering like a Cannon shot from the Mouth of Some Boanerges, but if thou receive it, yield and Subject thy self to it, it will never hurt thee:
Buy Truth, and walk in the power of the spirit of Truth, and ye shall be mighty in the strength of Christ to overcome, and shall sit downe with Him in his Throne,
Buy Truth, and walk in the power of the Spirit of Truth, and you shall be mighty in the strength of christ to overcome, and shall fit down with Him in his Throne,
2. Many and great ingagements lie upon us of this Nation, and in particular upon us of this generation, to make us buy truth and stand for Truth to the uttermost.
2. Many and great engagements lie upon us of this nation, and in particular upon us of this generation, to make us buy truth and stand for Truth to the uttermost.
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How graciously did the Lord visit this Nation about 200. yeers before Luthers dayes, by the ministery of Wickliffe and others, raising up a succession of faithfull witnesses to seal the Truth with their blood in the severall Reignes of our Kings, who according to the blindnesse of those times gave their power to the Beast.
How graciously did the Lord visit this nation about 200. Years before Luthers days, by the Ministry of Wickliffe and Others, raising up a succession of faithful Witnesses to seal the Truth with their blood in the several Reigns of our Kings, who according to the blindness of those times gave their power to the Beast.
next, the wonderfull workings of our God upon the heart and by the hands of our English Iosias King Ew•r• 6. In whose Reigne it is very observable, that by an admirable conjuncture of providence, the Churches of Germany should be under persecution,
next, the wonderful workings of our God upon the heart and by the hands of our English Iosias King Ew•r• 6. In whose Reign it is very observable, that by an admirable conjuncture of providence, the Churches of Germany should be under persecution,
and the Churches in this Land should enjoy a short breathing time of Peace, that so England which had need to borrow light from forreigne parts, might be supplyed;
and the Churches in this Land should enjoy a short breathing time of Peace, that so England which had need to borrow Light from foreign parts, might be supplied;
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Brentius a man noted to bee much infected aswell with that great errour of ubiquity, as that of the Corporall presence in the Sacrament, a person of eminent authority for his Learning and manifold accomplishments,
Brent a man noted to be much infected aswell with that great error of ubiquity, as that of the Corporal presence in the Sacrament, a person of eminent Authority for his Learning and manifold accomplishments,
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& perhaps those weeds which might have sprang from it, would not have been rooted out unto this day, especially if that be considered that our leading men Cramner, Ridley, &c. were supposed not to be wel informed in that point at that time.
& perhaps those weeds which might have sprang from it, would not have been rooted out unto this day, especially if that be considered that our leading men Cranmer, Ridley, etc. were supposed not to be well informed in that point At that time.
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What were all our multiplied deliverances in the Reigne of Queen Elizabeth, among the rest that of 88. And since her time from the Powder-treason, and now of late a wonderfull series or large Catalogue of extraordinary events brought about by the mighty hand of God;
What were all our multiplied Deliverances in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth, among the rest that of 88. And since her time from the Powder treason, and now of late a wonderful series or large Catalogue of extraordinary events brought about by the mighty hand of God;
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what are all these (I say) but the glorious workings of our God for the procuring and continuing unto us these precious opportunities of buying truth? and therefore they ought to be mighty provocations to our spirits not to neglect such a price put into our hands,
what Are all these (I say) but the glorious workings of our God for the procuring and Continuing unto us these precious opportunities of buying truth? and Therefore they ought to be mighty provocations to our spirits not to neglect such a price put into our hands,
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so whereas our Parliaments have formerly been made like fleeting meteors or falling stars, giving some glimpse of light and suddenly vanishing, the Lord should now hearken to the cryes of His people,
so whereas our Parliaments have formerly been made like fleeting meteors or falling Stars, giving Some glimpse of Light and suddenly vanishing, the Lord should now harken to the cries of His people,
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and give us a fixed Parliament, like the Sunne standing still in the midst of Heaven, that so there might be time for the discovery and establishment of Truth and for the scattering of the enemies of Truth.
and give us a fixed Parliament, like the Sun standing still in the midst of Heaven, that so there might be time for the discovery and establishment of Truth and for the scattering of the enemies of Truth.
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if then it might be had, if then they could purchase the saving knowledge of God, of Christ, of the Gospel, the Truth of Faith, repentance, sanctification? then a whole world for a lamp full of this precious oyl.
if then it might be had, if then they could purchase the Saving knowledge of God, of christ, of the Gospel, the Truth of Faith, Repentance, sanctification? then a Whole world for a lamp full of this precious oil.
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and look upon them in the open Sun. But then the Truth shall be fully discovered, men shall see such a light as they never saw, a glorious irradiation,
and look upon them in the open Sun. But then the Truth shall be Fully discovered, men shall see such a Light as they never saw, a glorious irradiation,
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and Divine brightnesse from the face of Christ, and Truth shall be exhibited sub dio, in the broad day-light in the cleer light of that Great Day, to which the light which now we see by, is but as a twilight or evening light.
and Divine brightness from the face of christ, and Truth shall be exhibited sub dio, in the broad daylight in the clear Light of that Great Day, to which the Light which now we see by, is but as a twilight or evening Light.
Oh ye that prize your wealth above the Truth, ye will be of another minde when the pillars of the earth are trembling, the heavens gathering together as a scroll,
O you that prize your wealth above the Truth, you will be of Another mind when the pillars of the earth Are trembling, the heavens gathering together as a scroll,
so then they will be torments, and ye that esteeme your honours, credit, reputation and the praise of men above the Truth, ye will then see that this was but a blast,
so then they will be torments, and you that esteem your honours, credit, reputation and the praise of men above the Truth, you will then see that this was but a blast,
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as men ready to part with them at any time, looking upon them as things that little concerne them, carrying their hearts above them, keeping their spirits weaned from them:
as men ready to part with them At any time, looking upon them as things that little concern them, carrying their hearts above them, keeping their spirits weaned from them:
