Meate out of the eater, or, Hopes of unity in and by divided and distracted times. Discovered in a sermon preached before the Honourable house of Commons at Margarets Westminster on their solemne day of fast, June 30. 1647. / By Tho: Manton Minister of Stoke-Newington.
THe whole chapter, but chiefely the context immediately preceding is spent in the description of a wounderfull day, which ver•e the seventh is said to be one day, that is one intire period and joynt of Providence •or in the manner of Propheticall speech 〈 … 〉 times put for year••, or most usually for such whole intire dispensations and periods of Providence as continue without interruption and eminent alteration,
THe Whole chapter, but chiefly the context immediately preceding is spent in the description of a wonderful day, which ver•e the seventh is said to be one day, that is one entire Period and joint of Providence •or in the manner of Prophetical speech 〈 … 〉 times put for year••, or most usually for such Whole entire dispensations and periods of Providence as continue without interruption and eminent alteration,
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though perhapps for many yeares, for a day, being the naturall distinction of time (those of yeares houres and moneths are artificiall) most observed & used by the Hebrews in their computes;
though perhaps for many Years, for a day, being the natural distinction of time (those of Years hours and months Are artificial) most observed & used by the Hebrews in their computes;
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and because (I suppose) the evening of the day here spoken of will end with the comming of the Lord and all his Saints with him in glory to judge the world.
and Because (I suppose) the evening of the day Here spoken of will end with the coming of the Lord and all his Saints with him in glory to judge the world.
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1. It's beginning and progresse for a long while is dubiously interchangeable, The light shall neither be clear nor darke, it shall be neither day nor night, that is, there shall be a sad conflict between Truth and Error, misery & happinesse, (for they are often expressed by light and darknesse in Scripture) and such a mutuall vicissitude and alternate succession of each to other, that a man cannot tell, which shall have the upper hand, all the comfort is, this day is knowne to the Lord, that is, commeth by his appointment,
1. It's beginning and progress for a long while is dubiously interchangeable, The Light shall neither be clear nor dark, it shall be neither day nor night, that is, there shall be a sad conflict between Truth and Error, misery & happiness, (for they Are often expressed by Light and darkness in Scripture) and such a mutual vicissitude and alternate succession of each to other, that a man cannot tell, which shall have the upper hand, all the Comfort is, this day is known to the Lord, that is, comes by his appointment,
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2. For the evening and close of it, tis said in the evening it shall be light, that is peaceably glorious, Truth shall gaine upon Error, happinesse upon misery,
2. For the evening and close of it, this said in the evening it shall be Light, that is peaceably glorious, Truth shall gain upon Error, happiness upon misery,
and as much day as you would have it, the comfort and happinesse of this glorious evening is set forth in three things. 1. The propagation of the Gospel. 2. The Reigne of Christ. 3. The unity of the Churches.
and as much day as you would have it, the Comfort and happiness of this glorious evening is Set forth in three things. 1. The propagation of the Gospel. 2. The Reign of christ. 3. The unity of the Churches.
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1. The Gospel shall be propagated and the knowledge of it diffused farre and neere, that's implied in the 8th vers. Living waters shall goe out from Jerusalem towards the former and latter Sea &c. That is Gospel refreshments, the doctrine and knowledge of Jesus Christ, together with plenty of gifts and graces, shall be diffused and scattered abroad among all Nations, who are here hinted in those expressions of the former and latter Sea, which allude to the watery borders of Palistina, which were the lake of Sodom, and the Mediterranean, now its usuall in the Scriptures, to set out the Evangellicall Church by termes proper to the Jewish Border.
1. The Gospel shall be propagated and the knowledge of it diffused Far and near, that's implied in the 8th vers. Living waters shall go out from Jerusalem towards the former and latter Sea etc. That is Gospel refreshments, the Doctrine and knowledge of jesus christ, together with plenty of Gifts and graces, shall be diffused and scattered abroad among all nations, who Are Here hinted in those expressions of the former and latter Sea, which allude to the watery borders of Palistina, which were the lake of Sodom, and the Mediterranean, now its usual in the Scriptures, to Set out the Evangelical Church by terms proper to the Jewish Border.
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and his owne dispensations, partly by doctrinall discoveries in the Church, men shall more distinctly hold of the head, Col. 2. 18. Partly in the adoration and acknowledgements of men, every knee shall bowe to him,
and his own dispensations, partly by doctrinal discoveries in the Church, men shall more distinctly hold of the head, Col. 2. 18. Partly in the adoration and acknowledgements of men, every knee shall bow to him,
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and every tongue and language call him Lord, all shall ascribe to him Sovereignty, the Lord shall be King, and tis added over all the earth, not only over a few Churches, but over all Nations.
and every tongue and language call him Lord, all shall ascribe to him Sovereignty, the Lord shall be King, and this added over all the earth, not only over a few Churches, but over all nations.
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15. 3. But as King of Nations, Jer. 10. 7. as head to the Church: but yet so as over all things, Ephes. 1. 22. Ruling both with his golden Scepter, and also his iron Mace; This will be the state and happinesse of those times, you will see Christ upon his Throne, in all his Royalty and glory.
15. 3. But as King of nations, Jer. 10. 7. as head to the Church: but yet so as over all things, Ephesians 1. 22. Ruling both with his golden Sceptre, and also his iron Mace; This will be the state and happiness of those times, you will see christ upon his Throne, in all his Royalty and glory.
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By this view we have found the words to be the third priviledge of the glorious evening, observe in them. 1. The time in that day. 2. The blessing which is unity, The Lord shall be one, and his Name one.
By this view we have found the words to be the third privilege of the glorious evening, observe in them. 1. The time in that day. 2. The blessing which is unity, The Lord shall be one, and his Name one.
Which words doe hint. 1. The cause of this unity, there shall be one Lord a joynt subscription and submission to Jesus Christ. 2. The measure of it, one Name, such an unity and conspiring together in the Worship of Christ, that all names and badges of distinction shall be taken away.
Which words do hint. 1. The cause of this unity, there shall be one Lord a joint subscription and submission to jesus christ. 2. The measure of it, one Name, such an unity and conspiring together in the Worship of christ, that all names and badges of distinction shall be taken away.
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yet I conceive that is not intended, for these happinesses here mentioned, of the propagation of the Gospel, the acknowledgedment of Christs Sovereign•y,
yet I conceive that is not intended, for these Happinesses Here mentioned, of the propagation of the Gospel, the acknowledgedment of Christ Sovereign•y,
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& the peace of the Churches &c. though rare and high priviledges yet are somewhat lower then those dispensations, which Christ will give out at the day of Judgement, others referre them to the times of the calling of the Jewes, and the Churches recovery from the Apostacy and defection of Antichrist, some more yet more particularly to the destruction of the last enemies and those secrets about Gog and Magog, for the present,
& the peace of the Churches etc. though rare and high privileges yet Are somewhat lower then those dispensations, which christ will give out At the day of Judgement, Others refer them to the times of the calling of the Jews, and the Churches recovery from the Apostasy and defection of Antichrist, Some more yet more particularly to the destruction of the last enemies and those secrets about Gog and Magog, for the present,
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for I conceive this text is exactly paralleld to those promises that are every where in scripture said to be fulfilled in the latter dayes, and speake of so much glory and sweetnesse as then shall bee exhibeted and dispensed to the world,
for I conceive this text is exactly paralleled to those promises that Are every where in scripture said to be fulfilled in the latter days, and speak of so much glory and sweetness as then shall be exhibeted and dispensed to the world,
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all that time in scripture is looked upon as the latter dayes, for so the times immediately after Christ are expressely called, Act. 2. 15. and I remember the Apostle Paul calleth his times the ends of the world 1 Cor. 10. 11. the reason of which expressions is,
all that time in scripture is looked upon as the latter days, for so the times immediately After christ Are expressly called, Act. 2. 15. and I Remember the Apostle Paul calls his times the ends of the world 1 Cor. 10. 11. the reason of which expressions is,
and therefore doe we so often heare of the evil of the latter times, dayes ful of delusion & desolation, a world of delusion and error there is then, 1 Tim. 4. 1. The Spirit speaketh expressly that in the latter dayes men shall depart from the faith,
and Therefore do we so often hear of the evil of the latter times, days full of delusion & desolation, a world of delusion and error there is then, 1 Tim. 4. 1. The Spirit speaks expressly that in the latter days men shall depart from the faith,
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So for desolation, 2 Tim. 3. 1. in the latter times there shall come hard or perillous times NONLATINALPHABET, times of great difficulty and distresse.
So for desolation, 2 Tim. 3. 1. in the latter times there shall come hard or perilous times, times of great difficulty and distress.
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So of safety, no provoking briar, no pricking thorne, Eze. 28 24. So also Isa. 2. 1, The mountaine of God, above all mountaines, in the latter dayes, that is above the reach of opposition and violence, looke as there is a morning light that goeth before the Sunshine,
So of safety, no provoking briar, no pricking thorn, Ezekiel 28 24. So also Isaiah 2. 1, The mountain of God, above all Mountains, in the latter days, that is above the reach of opposition and violence, look as there is a morning Light that Goes before the Sunshine,
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The Heathens had their severall Deityes, the Turkes their Mahomet, the Jewes their imaginary Messiah, the Papists their Lord the Pope, many nations doe not as yet call Christ Lord, Other Lords have dominion over them, Isaiah 26. 13. But then Jesus Christ shal be the person acknowledged, he shall be acknowledged alone, hee shall be acknowledged as Lord, all this is included in the expression &c. That Christ alone shall be spoken of invocated & adored in all the Churches, they shall be subjected to him as the only King, and guided by him as the onely Shepheard, Ezek. 20. 24. Hold of him as the only head,
The heathens had their several Deities, the Turkes their Mahomet, the Jews their imaginary Messiah, the Papists their Lord the Pope, many Nations do not as yet call christ Lord, Other lords have dominion over them, Isaiah 26. 13. But then jesus christ shall be the person acknowledged, he shall be acknowledged alone, he shall be acknowledged as Lord, all this is included in the expression etc. That christ alone shall be spoken of invocated & adored in all the Churches, they shall be subjected to him as the only King, and guided by him as the only Shepherd, Ezekiel 20. 24. Hold of him as the only head,
for tis unity of Religion that begetteth unity of affection, the one Lord causeth the one Name, when men have one King, give themselves up to the will of Christ,
for this unity of Religion that begetteth unity of affection, the one Lord Causes the one Name, when men have one King, give themselves up to the will of christ,
and have one Shepheard guided by the Spirit of Christ, and have one Law-giver, are willing their opinions should stand or fall at the appointments of Christ,
and have one Shepherd guided by the Spirit of christ, and have one Lawgiver, Are willing their opinions should stand or fallen At the appointments of christ,
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3. The last clause to be examined is that, his Name one, at first I conceived the meaning to bee that men should looke only at one power and dignity, whereby to indeare themselves to the respects of God,
3. The last clause to be examined is that, his Name one, At First I conceived the meaning to be that men should look only At one power and dignity, whereby to endear themselves to the respects of God,
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now it seemes to be added for the greater Emphasis, and aggravation of the mercy, that there should be not only one Lord but one N•me: therefore what is intended? There are divers acceptions of the Name of God in Scripture, that which I conceive most proper is,
now it seems to be added for the greater Emphasis, and aggravation of the mercy, that there should be not only one Lord but one N•me: Therefore what is intended? There Are diverse acceptions of the Name of God in Scripture, that which I conceive most proper is,
That is, severall people serve there severall distinct wayes of Worship and profession, and the reason why the Scripture useth this word in this matter, is because men are called and named after the way of their worship and profession,
That is, several people serve there several distinct ways of Worship and profession, and the reason why the Scripture uses this word in this matter, is Because men Are called and nam After the Way of their worship and profession,
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thus the holy worshippers are called Christians from Christ, and Mahometans from Mahomet, &c. and among Christians men are called according to their distinct way & chiefe opinion,
thus the holy worshippers Are called Christians from christ, and Mahometans from Mahomet, etc. and among Christians men Are called according to their distinct Way & chief opinion,
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But then all these shall vanish & be no more heard of, the whole family shall be named Christians from Christ, And indeed this is no meane blessing, the Divell gets great advantage by names,
But then all these shall vanish & be no more herd of, the Whole family shall be nam Christians from christ, And indeed this is no mean blessing, the devil gets great advantage by names,
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and therefore his instruments are busie this way, inventing such as may either tend to contempt and dirision as Christians of old Puritans of late or to tumult and division, as those names amongst us under which the members of Christ sadly gather into bodies and parties.
and Therefore his Instruments Are busy this Way, inventing such as may either tend to contempt and derision as Christians of old Puritans of late or to tumult and division, as those names among us under which the members of christ sadly gather into bodies and parties.
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I have done with the explication, I come to the points, they are two 1. That in the latter dayes there shall be great unity in the Church of God. 2. That this unity shall spring from their acknowledging of the right Lord, and the right way.
I have done with the explication, I come to the points, they Are two 1. That in the latter days there shall be great unity in the Church of God. 2. That this unity shall spring from their acknowledging of the right Lord, and the right Way.
The maine confirmation of the point lyeth in Promises, for that's the assurance wee have of it, however I shall forbeare to heape up Scriptures together, you will finde many in this discussion reduced to their proper place and heads. The Reasons are these.
The main confirmation of the point lies in Promises, for that's the assurance we have of it, however I shall forbear to heap up Scriptures together, you will find many in this discussion reduced to their proper place and Heads. The Reasons Are these.
1. Because this will suite best with the quiet and happy estate of those times, God will usher in the glorious and everlasting estate, by some preparative degrees, the latter times are more blessed times, former things are to be done away:
1. Because this will suit best with the quiet and happy estate of those times, God will usher in the glorious and everlasting estate, by Some preparative Degrees, the latter times Are more blessed times, former things Are to be done away:
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and the contentions desolations, Amos 7. 4. The fire devoured the great deepe, that is, contention brought desolation upon places and countreys that are most populous.
and the contentions desolations, Amos 7. 4. The fire devoured the great deep, that is, contention brought desolation upon places and Countries' that Are most populous.
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and therefore if there were not unity, how could the other promises be fulfilled? such as these, Isa. 33. 10. Thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a •abernacle that cannot be taken downe, the stakes thereof shall not be removed, nor the coards broken.
and Therefore if there were not unity, how could the other promises be fulfilled? such as these, Isaiah 33. 10. Thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a •abernacle that cannot be taken down, the stakes thereof shall not be removed, nor the coards broken.
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it may be there hath been some relaxation and short breathing time, as 'tis said, Rev. 8. 1. There was silence in heaven for the space of halse an houre, a little respit given to the Church in Constanti•e's beginning, till Licinius (because not equally prayed for and honoured by the Christians, with Constantine ) raysed a new persecution then:
it may be there hath been Some relaxation and short breathing time, as it's said, Rev. 8. 1. There was silence in heaven for the Molle of halse an hour, a little respite given to the Church in Constanti•e's beginning, till Licinius (Because not equally prayed for and honoured by the Christians, with Constantine) raised a new persecution then:
as long as there is difference in Religion and worship, there will bee disturbances, and there cannot be that quiet and happy security, which the promises doe generally annexe to those times.
as long as there is difference in Religion and worship, there will be disturbances, and there cannot be that quiet and happy security, which the promises do generally annex to those times.
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Men have suspected the Gospel because there hath bin such differences and strife about it, it makes them doubt of all, to see distinct factions making the word of God ductile and pliable to so many severall purposes.
Men have suspected the Gospel Because there hath been such differences and strife about it, it makes them doubt of all, to see distinct factions making the word of God ductile and pliable to so many several Purposes.
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now if there should be division among my worshippers, they will thinke the Gospel a fable, Religion but a device, oh let them be perfect in one, that the world may know,
now if there should be division among my worshippers, they will think the Gospel a fable, Religion but a device, o let them be perfect in one, that the world may know,
and owne me for the true Messiah. Should wee goe to our owne experiences, this we finde amongst our selves, that Religion never lost its awe so much as now.
and own me for the true Messiah. Should we go to our own experiences, this we find among our selves, that Religion never lost its awe so much as now.
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God was terrible in his holy places, in the assemblies of his Saints, and in the lives of his holy people, the gravity & the strictnes of their conversation had a majesty with it,
God was terrible in his holy places, in the assemblies of his Saints, and in the lives of his holy people, the gravity & the strictness of their Conversation had a majesty with it,
Well then, the scandall being so great, the Prayer of Christ so urgent, God will at one time or another doe somewhat eminently and visibly to right the honour of Jesus Christ,
Well then, the scandal being so great, the Prayer of christ so urgent, God will At one time or Another do somewhat eminently and visibly to right the honour of jesus christ,
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for I take this for graunted, that at some speciall times God will roll away the reproach of every eminent scandall, that hath bin cast upon Christ, and Religion.
for I take this for granted, that At Some special times God will roll away the reproach of every eminent scandal, that hath been cast upon christ, and Religion.
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but now in the latter dayes it is every where promised that Kings shall bring their glory into the Church, that they shall hold their mouthes at Christ, Isa. 52. ult. That is, with silence and reverence receive his commands: and the like every where.
but now in the latter days it is every where promised that Kings shall bring their glory into the Church, that they shall hold their mouths At christ, Isaiah 52. ult. That is, with silence and Reverence receive his commands: and the like every where.
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So for the scandall of persecution, it is every where declared that in the latter dayes the enemies shall be the subjected party, glad to take bold of the skirt of a Jew, Zech. 8. bowe to the soales of their feet, Isa. 60. The magistrates shall call the inhabitants of Jerusalem their strength; and the like elsewhere.
So for the scandal of persecution, it is every where declared that in the latter days the enemies shall be the subjected party, glad to take bold of the skirt of a Jew, Zechariah 8. bow to the soales of their feet, Isaiah 60. The Magistrates shall call the inhabitants of Jerusalem their strength; and the like elsewhere.
So againe, the Church hath beene under the abasure of reproaches, but God hath promised a vindicatiō in the latter dayes, that he will establish Zion a praise throughout the earth, set it as a royall diadem, Isa. 62. 3. with the 7. that he will give them prayse in the lands of their shame, Zeph. 3. Proportionably to their abasures that they shall have glory.
So again, the Church hath been under the abasure of Reproaches, but God hath promised a vindication in the latter days, that he will establish Zion a praise throughout the earth, Set it as a royal diadem, Isaiah 62. 3. with the 7. that he will give them praise in the Lands of their shame, Zephaniah 3. Proportionably to their abasures that they shall have glory.
So for paucity and fewnesse, which is another scandall, there are promises of the Gospel's being propagated, of the flowings out of living waters, of the flying in of Converts like doves to the windowes, Isa. 60. and the like.
So for paucity and fewness, which is Another scandal, there Are promises of the Gospel's being propagated, of the flowings out of living waters, of the flying in of Converts like Dove to the windows, Isaiah 60. and the like.
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So in this present case, because of the variance of the people of Christ under former dispensations, there are promises of speciall unity and sweet accord in the latter dayes, Of one Lord, and one King, of one Shepheard, one Head, Hosea 1. 11. of one shoulder, Zeph. 3. 9. And that God will make Jew and Gentile, and all that feare him, to lye down together in peace and safety,
So in this present case, Because of the variance of the people of christ under former dispensations, there Are promises of special unity and sweet accord in the latter days, Of one Lord, and one King, of one Shepherd, one Head, Hosea 1. 11. of one shoulder, Zephaniah 3. 9. And that God will make Jew and Gentile, and all that Fear him, to lie down together in peace and safety,
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and when unity, he suffereth the greatest distraction; (for what grounds I shall tell you by & by,) hence is it that we doe so often heare of the misery of the latter times,
and when unity, he suffers the greatest distraction; (for what grounds I shall tell you by & by,) hence is it that we do so often hear of the misery of the latter times,
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For consolation to all them that waite or care for the consolation of Israel; many are ready to faint and stagger at the distractions of the times, Judges 5. 15. For the divisions or breaches of Ruben there were great thoughts of heart, or as the originall will beare it, great impressions. These things indeed doe sadly worke with a gracious spirit, the enemies warme themselves by these sparkles,
For consolation to all them that wait or care for the consolation of Israel; many Are ready to faint and stagger At the distractions of the times, Judges 5. 15. For the divisions or Breaches of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart, or as the original will bear it, great impressions. These things indeed do sadly work with a gracious Spirit, the enemies warm themselves by these sparkles,
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Oh it is very sad to see the roses of the valleyes become pricking thornes, and Saints in pretence to be divells in practise to one another, the sheep of Christ's owne fold to be like the Bulls of Bashan, goring and wounding each other;
O it is very sad to see the roses of the valleys become pricking thorns, and Saints in pretence to be Devils in practice to one Another, the sheep of Christ's own fold to be like the Bulls of Bashan, goring and wounding each other;
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you doe not know what God can extract out of a chaos. Two things I shall urge upon you to set home this comfort. 1. Consider your hopes. 2. Know the reason of such providences.
you do not know what God can extract out of a chaos. Two things I shall urge upon you to Set home this Comfort. 1. Consider your hope's. 2. Know the reason of such providences.
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1 Consider your hopes, your times are not to be measured and valued by appearances, it least of all becometh a Christian to observe the cloudes; Rom. 8. 24. hope that is seen is not hope;
1 Consider your hope's, your times Are not to be measured and valued by appearances, it least of all Becometh a Christian to observe the Clouds; Rom. 8. 24. hope that is seen is not hope;
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faith is excercised not when you get water out of the Fountaine, but out of the Rocke, when you make the EATER give you MEATE, devouring differences yeild comfort and hope;
faith is exercised not when you get water out of the Fountain, but out of the Rock, when you make the EATER give you MEATE, devouring differences yield Comfort and hope;
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'tis better to looke to a sure word then to an uncertaine providence, see what a promise you have, Isa. 11. 6, 7, 8. The wolfe shall dwell with the lambe,
it's better to look to a sure word then to an uncertain providence, see what a promise you have, Isaiah 11. 6, 7, 8. The wolf shall dwell with the lamb,
And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the aspe, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice den &c. I will not undertake to assigne a sense to every particular expression, onely in the generall note, God will effect it,
And the sucking child shall play on the hold of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice den etc. I will not undertake to assign a sense to every particular expression, only in the general note, God will Effect it,
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2. Know the reason of such providences, men are perplexed when they do not know the reason of things, feare seises upon us in the darke, Judges 6. 13. If the Lord be with us,
2. Know the reason of such providences, men Are perplexed when they do not know the reason of things, Fear seizes upon us in the dark, Judges 6. 13. If the Lord be with us,
If there be such promises of unity, why are there such sad things befallen us? such great breaches and distractions, the ball of contention bandyed from one to another, cloudes gathering every day thicker & blacker? You will thinke this is but an ill time to look for unity, such generall consent and agreement:
If there be such promises of unity, why Are there such sad things befallen us? such great Breaches and distractions, the ball of contention bandied from one to Another, Clouds gathering every day thicker & blacker? You will think this is but an ill time to look for unity, such general consent and agreement:
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therefore he will try them by casting a vaile upon his worke, and hiding his glory in a cloude, Isa 44. 15. Verily thou art a God that hidest thy selfe O God of Israel the Saviour:
Therefore he will try them by casting a veil upon his work, and hiding his glory in a cloud, Isaiah 44. 15. Verily thou art a God that hidest thy self Oh God of Israel the Saviour:
God speaketh concerning the matter of Babylon and the ruine of that Empire, which should be effected so strangely that none should see which way providence tended,
God speaks Concerning the matter of Babylon and the ruin of that Empire, which should be effected so strangely that none should see which Way providence tended,
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God loveth to hide the particular way and path of his providence, so that your times shall seeme, not to have the least connexion or respect to your hopes, 'tis so in all his dealings see Joh. 11 6. Jesus loved Lazarus and when he heard he was sicke he abode two dayes, little love in that, to stand still when there was neede of helpe,
God loves to hide the particular Way and path of his providence, so that your times shall seem, not to have the least connexion or respect to your hope's, it's so in all his dealings see John 11 6. jesus loved Lazarus and when he herd he was sick he Abided two days, little love in that, to stand still when there was need of help,
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so John 2. when Christ meant to give them wine he calleth for water-potts; for God will not have you looke to the way and end of his counsells, Deus sum non sequax as Luther seemed to heare God speake to him,
so John 2. when christ meant to give them wine he calls for water-potts; for God will not have you look to the Way and end of his Counsels, Deus sum non sequax as Luther seemed to hear God speak to him,
2. Because God will shew you a point of divine skill to make poyson become your preservative, and your ruine your establishment, he will unite you by your divisions, gather you by your own scatterings; Judas's treason was called Faelix scelus an happy wickednesse,
2. Because God will show you a point of divine skill to make poison become your preservative, and your ruin your establishment, he will unite you by your divisions, gather you by your own scatterings; Judas's treason was called Felix scelus an happy wickedness,
because it occasioned Christ, many times God maketh contentions happy in their issue and result, and though for the present their influance is very deadly to Religion;
Because it occasioned christ, many times God makes contentions happy in their issue and result, and though for the present their influance is very deadly to Religion;
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yet their effect is confirmation to the truth, and in the end Gods people are brought more firmly and sweetly to close with one another and their God The noyse of Axe and Hammers doth but square stones for the Temple, that they may lye the more evenly in the buildings;
yet their Effect is confirmation to the truth, and in the end God's people Are brought more firmly and sweetly to close with one Another and their God The noise of Axe and Hammers does but square stones for the Temple, that they may lie the more evenly in the buildings;
usually we finde that Religious controversies (like the knocking of flints) yeild more light, and by the providence of God occasion more sincere love, before wee had but a negative affection to truth,
usually we find that Religious controversies (like the knocking of flints) yield more Light, and by the providence of God occasion more sincere love, before we had but a negative affection to truth,
That which is a feandall to the world, is to them a motive and ingagement to firmnesse, in the truth and union with one another, there are different wayes and perswasions in the world,
That which is a feandall to the world, is to them a motive and engagement to firmness, in the truth and Union with one Another, there Are different ways and persuasions in the world,
When the wayes of God are questioned, nay disanull'd, exploded with contempt and scorne, the more precious to a gracious heart, therfore doe I love them saith David, that was the very motive of his affection. ver. 127.
When the ways of God Are questioned, nay Disannulled, exploded with contempt and scorn, the more precious to a gracious heart, Therefore do I love them Says David, that was the very motive of his affection. ver. 127.
when God meant them Canaan he would first give them enough of the Wildernesse, enough to carry some proportion with the future happinesse, Deut. 2. 3. Yea have compassed this mountaine long enough, turn you northward:
when God meant them Canaan he would First give them enough of the Wilderness, enough to carry Some proportion with the future happiness, Deuteronomy 2. 3. Yea have compassed this mountain long enough, turn you northward:
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but the pillar of the cloud never went before them till now, God may make you fetch compasse enough about this mountaine, keep you in the wildernesse of distractions, ere you can see providence before you, leading of you into better times:
but the pillar of the cloud never went before them till now, God may make you fetch compass enough about this mountain, keep you in the Wilderness of distractions, ere you can see providence before you, leading of you into better times:
you shall see the people of God in the wildernesse did plead the equity of this rule and course of heaven, Psal. 90. 15. make us glad according to the dayes wherein thou hast afflicted us,
you shall see the people of God in the Wilderness did plead the equity of this Rule and course of heaven, Psalm 90. 15. make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us,
Twas the prayer of Moses, in the desert, let Canaan countervaile the Wildernesse. The longer in the distractions, the more aboundance of honey and milke shall wee finde in that good Land, more flowings of grace, larger discoveries of the minde of God.
It the prayer of Moses, in the desert, let Canaan countervail the Wilderness. The longer in the distractions, the more abundance of honey and milk shall we find in that good Land, more flowings of grace, larger discoveries of the mind of God.
Though the part followeth the reason of the whole, and Gods dispensations are alike to both the Catholicke and particular Churches, so that what is said of the whole may be applyed to a part,
Though the part follows the reason of the Whole, and God's dispensations Are alike to both the Catholic and particular Churches, so that what is said of the Whole may be applied to a part,
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as many times on the contrary, promises made to particular persons are reputed as catholicke, and of a more universall use, and so applyed to the whole.
as many times on the contrary, promises made to particular Persons Are reputed as catholic, and of a more universal use, and so applied to the Whole.
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But because this would ingage to too large a digression, and the discourse will rather be managed and carryed on by rationall conjectures, then sure and Theologicall grounds; therefore I shall waite for a more convenient season,
But Because this would engage to too large a digression, and the discourse will rather be managed and carried on by rational Conjectures, then sure and Theological grounds; Therefore I shall wait for a more convenient season,
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great agitations there are every where, and God only knoweth whereunto they will grow, 'tis a thing of great advantage and benefit to us to consider the ground & rise of our distempers,
great agitations there Are every where, and God only Knoweth whereunto they will grow, it's a thing of great advantage and benefit to us to Consider the ground & rise of our distempers,
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the corruptions of embased nature, by which the heart is either weake, and so apt to prostitute it self to the grossest fancies if left by God, or wicked, and so naturally opposite to the truths of God, very willing to blot out those impressions & that sense that we have of them, I say if wee let passe these generall causes, we shall finde upon an enquiry that thus our evills, grew upon us,
the corruptions of embased nature, by which the heart is either weak, and so apt to prostitute it self to the Grossest fancies if left by God, or wicked, and so naturally opposite to the truths of God, very willing to blot out those impressions & that sense that we have of them, I say if we let pass these general Causes, we shall find upon an enquiry that thus our evils, grew upon us,
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first, they were hatched by the ignorance iniquity and violence of the former times (when things are very badde, men are apt to fly out into the contrary extremities) and began to breake out upon this great change, which the former corruptions did even necessitate and enforce,
First, they were hatched by the ignorance iniquity and violence of the former times (when things Are very bad, men Are apt to fly out into the contrary extremities) and began to break out upon this great change, which the former corruptions did even necessitate and enforce,
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and therefore 'tis the policy of the Church of Rome to change nothing, ne videatur errasse, Reformations are very perillous especially to corrupt bodyes;
and Therefore it's the policy of the Church of Room to change nothing, ne Videatur errasse, Reformations Are very perilous especially to corrupt bodies;
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here then was the occasion, and indeed a sad occasion to many, who in the extremity of opposition to Antichristian wayes, obtruded themselves upon as sad,
Here then was the occasion, and indeed a sad occasion to many, who in the extremity of opposition to Antichristian ways, obtruded themselves upon as sad,
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if wee consider ▪ how loose and slack the reines of Government have been of late, with what violence and tumult this change was managed, not in the solemne grave way of conviction and humiliation.
if we Consider ▪ how lose and slack the reins of Government have been of late, with what violence and tumult this change was managed, not in the solemn grave Way of conviction and humiliation.
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But otherwise 'twill be hard to settle things, partly because till the error be rightly stated the truth is not found out, partly because such changes make men lose all awe and reverence in the matter of Religion,
But otherwise it'll be hard to settle things, partly Because till the error be rightly stated the truth is not found out, partly Because such changes make men loose all awe and Reverence in the matter of Religion,
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and so every man digresseth into his own way, and adoreth the Idol of his own braine, usually you will finde what ever is carried on by scoffes and popular tumults, seldome succeedeth well, I confesse God loveth to powre contempt upon the sonnes of Levi that are partiall in the Covenant, & 'tis his way many times to cause the voyce of many waters ( id est ) of the confused multitude to goe before the voyce of mighty thunderings (id est) the regular act of the magistrate whose sentences and decrees are terrible as Thunder,
and so every man digresseth into his own Way, and adores the Idol of his own brain, usually you will find what ever is carried on by scoffs and popular tumults, seldom succeedeth well, I confess God loves to pour contempt upon the Sons of Levi that Are partial in the Covenant, & it's his Way many times to cause the voice of many waters (id est) of the confused multitude to go before the voice of mighty thunderings (id est) the regular act of the magistrate whose sentences and decrees Are terrible as Thunder,
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though the corruptions of Episcopacy made it justly odious, yet it would have been better it had been, rather then jeasted downe: arguments would have done more good then scoffes, besides the danger of returning to folly: do but consider the present inconveniences of making so great a change without more publicke & rationall conviction,
though the corruptions of Episcopacy made it justly odious, yet it would have been better it had been, rather then jested down: Arguments would have done more good then scoffs, beside the danger of returning to folly: do but Consider the present inconveniences of making so great a change without more public & rational conviction,
Religion it selfe is of lesse esteeme, men suspect all, can as well scoffe out truth as error, Calvines Observation is excellent, he saith that in times of changes there are Lu•i-amici homines qui jocose et per Ludibrium gerunt adversas supersistiones, Papatus, interim nullo tanguntur timore dei &c. many that are of Lucians temper who by jeasting against received rites, insensibly loose all sense and awe of religion,
Religion it self is of less esteem, men suspect all, can as well scoff out truth as error, Calvines Observation is excellent, he Says that in times of changes there Are Lu•i-amici homines qui jocose et per Ludibrium gerunt adversas supersistiones, Papacy, interim nullo tanguntur Timore dei etc. many that Are of Lucians temper who by jesting against received Rites, insensibly lose all sense and awe of Religion,
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and by scoffing at false Gods come the lesse to dread the true, consider and see if the former liberty of tongues and pens hath not begotten that present irreverence,
and by scoffing At false God's come the less to dread the true, Consider and see if the former liberty of tongues and pens hath not begotten that present irreverence,
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and prejudiced against the reformers, as if they were men that did procedere non ad perfectionem sed ad permutationem, were men given to changes, meerly to love things out of passion and present dislike,
and prejudiced against the reformers, as if they were men that did procedere non ad perfectionem sed ad permutationem, were men given to changes, merely to love things out of passion and present dislike,
yet having a wrong heart, God recompenceth into our own bosomes the very measure of our dealing with others, wee now have so and the great occasion of the spreading of those evile amongst us, which were hatched under the iniquity of the former times ▪ and possibly let alone as the last reserve against endeavours of reformation, and now meeting with a people capable of such impressions who love to wander, they are the more easily diffused and propagated;
yet having a wrong heart, God recompenseth into our own bosoms the very measure of our dealing with Others, we now have so and the great occasion of the spreading of those evile among us, which were hatched under the iniquity of the former times ▪ and possibly let alone as the last reserve against endeavours of Reformation, and now meeting with a people capable of such impressions who love to wander, they Are the more Easily diffused and propagated;
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some are ensnared by their owne pride and foolish singularity, others by discontent, base aimes, unworthy reflections upon their honour, profits &c. most by a spirit of opposition against the Ministery, God hath set us out to be men of contention to the whole earth:
Some Are Ensnared by their own pride and foolish singularity, Others by discontent, base aims, unworthy reflections upon their honour, profits etc. most by a Spirit of opposition against the Ministry, God hath Set us out to be men of contention to the Whole earth:
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Those that are censores morum, whose office is to taxe publicke abuses, will be looked upon as men of strife, we might justly suspect ourselves if this were not the portion of our cup, this spirit certainly acteth many, enemies will snarle when the great voice bideth the witnesses come up bither;
Those that Are censores morum, whose office is to Tax public Abuses, will be looked upon as men of strife, we might justly suspect ourselves if this were not the portion of our cup, this Spirit Certainly Acts many, enemies will snarl when the great voice bids the Witnesses come up bither;
Surely some doe behold their late ascention and glory with envy and indignation, others possibly may be led by a desire of being somebody in the world, Simon Magus would be NONLATINALPHABET, Act. 8. 9. there is a naturall itch & desire after mastership in Israel, Iames cheketh it, Iames 3. 1 mybrethren be not many masters, we naturally affect the honor of this chaire;
Surely Some do behold their late Ascension and glory with envy and Indignation, Others possibly may be led by a desire of being somebody in the world, Simon Magus would be, Act. 8. 9. there is a natural itch & desire After mastership in Israel, James cheketh it, James 3. 1 mybrethren be not many Masters, we naturally affect the honour of this chair;
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some bottles wil burst if they have not vent: Tertullian observeth that this was the reason why divers went over to the Gnostickes, and the opposite partyes in his time;
Some bottles will burst if they have not vent: Tertullian observeth that this was the reason why diverse went over to the Gnostics, and the opposite parties in his time;
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and all one way or another increasing the distractions of the times, which being thus occasioned and diffused, are supported and kept up by factions and partyes, men severally prosecuting their crosse designes, without any regard to the truth and advantage of Religion,
and all one Way or Another increasing the distractions of the times, which being thus occasioned and diffused, Are supported and kept up by factions and parties, men severally prosecuting their cross designs, without any regard to the truth and advantage of Religion,
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and they doe the more confidently beleeve it, because Gods Witnesses have mostly Prophecied in sackcloth; and hitherto Christ hath appeared for the most part, against the Worship and customes of Nations John saith Christ came into the world 1 Io. 3. 8. NONLATINALPHABET to unravell Satans webbes, he hath been indeed acting the demolishing, rather then the adstructive part:
and they do the more confidently believe it, Because God's Witnesses have mostly Prophesied in Sackcloth; and hitherto christ hath appeared for the most part, against the Worship and customs of nations John Says christ Come into the world 1 Io. 3. 8. to unravel Satan webs, he hath been indeed acting the demolishing, rather then the adstructive part:
and waite upon God, till he ordaine better things for us, let me speake a word or two in this matter, consider then, Errors usually are not long-lived;
and wait upon God, till he ordain better things for us, let me speak a word or two in this matter, Consider then, Errors usually Are not long-lived;
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When God commeth into his holy Temple, all the earth will keepe silence, Hab. 2. 20. The neerer we aproach to Antichrists ruine, God will give out more light, Revel. 18. Babylon fell when the earth was inlightened with the Angells glory;
When God comes into his holy Temple, all the earth will keep silence, Hab. 2. 20. The nearer we approach to Antichrists ruin, God will give out more Light, Revel. 18. Babylon fell when the earth was enlightened with the Angels glory;
Light will increase towards the perfect day, and as light increaseth so doth love, that great unity, spoken of before, is when there shall be more knowledge, for that's the reason rendred, Isa. 11. 9. For the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the world,
Light will increase towards the perfect day, and as Light increases so does love, that great unity, spoken of before, is when there shall be more knowledge, for that's the reason rendered, Isaiah 11. 9. For the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the world,
as the waters cover the Sea. And then againe the Divell usually overacts himselfe by appearing in some odious delusion, no longer as an Angell of light, but as a foule fiend, in such direct opposition to Christ, that all good men loath him:
as the waters cover the Sea. And then again the devil usually overacts himself by appearing in Some odious delusion, no longer as an Angel of Light, but as a foul fiend, in such Direct opposition to christ, that all good men loath him:
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usually when Satan hath such great wrath his time is but short, Revel. 12. 12. God delighteth mightily to ruine him by the violence of his owne endeavours.
usually when Satan hath such great wrath his time is but short, Revel. 12. 12. God delights mightily to ruin him by the violence of his own endeavours.
1 By Prayers when things are otherwise itremediable, heere is the last refuge, Psal. 122. 6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love it:
1 By Prayers when things Are otherwise itremediable, Here is the last refuge, Psalm 122. 6. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love it:
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If you love it that's the least you can doe to mourne over the matter to God, indeed sometimes 'tis all that wee can doe Learned Perkins said of his times Non sunt ista litigandi tempora,
If you love it that's the least you can do to mourn over the matter to God, indeed sometime it's all that we can do Learned Perkins said of his times Non sunt ista litigandi tempora,
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sed orandi, Prayers are fitter for these times then disputes, Carnall zeale may put us upon disputes 'tis true, zeale that puts us upō prayer when we are so tenderly affected for Gods glory,
sed Orandi, Prayers Are fitter for these times then disputes, Carnal zeal may put us upon disputes it's true, zeal that puts us upon prayer when we Are so tenderly affected for God's glory,
but to the times, in that day there shall be one Lord, and one name, and that you may not thinke it a casuall promise and comfortable word that dropped out of the mouth of God unawares, you shall see 'tis a blessing full in the eye of the generall Covenant, for 'tis very observeable that when the tenor of the Covenant is expressed, Unity is made one of the chiefe blessings of it, Jer. 32. 39. I will give them one heart and one way for the good of them,
but to the times, in that day there shall be one Lord, and one name, and that you may not think it a casual promise and comfortable word that dropped out of the Mouth of God unawares, you shall see it's a blessing full in the eye of the general Covenant, for it's very observable that when the tenor of the Covenant is expressed, Unity is made one of the chief blessings of it, Jer. 32. 39. I will give them one heart and one Way for the good of them,
and so to one another, urge God then with his own promise and Covenant, be instant and earnest with him, 2 Thess. 3. 16. The Lord of peace give you peace alwayes, by all meanes:
and so to one Another, urge God then with his own promise and Covenant, be instant and earnest with him, 2 Thess 3. 16. The Lord of peace give you peace always, by all means:
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the Lord of peace, God that loveth it, God that worketh it, and the latter phrases alwayes, and by all meanes, note the vehemency and intentnesse of his desires, one way or another, let God finde out a meanes to ordaine peace for you;
the Lord of peace, God that loves it, God that works it, and the latter phrases always, and by all means, note the vehemency and intentness of his Desires, one Way or Another, let God find out a means to ordain peace for you;
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for your incouragement consider, you doe not only pray, but Christ prayeth with you, Christ intercedeth with the Father for the same thing, John 17. 21. That they may be all one,
for your encouragement Consider, you do not only pray, but christ Prayeth with you, christ intercedeth with the Father for the same thing, John 17. 21. That they may be all one,
that Prayer is but the coppy of his continuall intercession, He knoweth what a scandall it is to his Name &c. and therefore he saith, let them be one, now this is a great comfort when Christ prayeth for the same thing for which you pray, he is worthy to be heard though you be not, God will not refuse him that speaketh in Heaven, however he dealeth with poore crawling wormes in earth.
that Prayer is but the copy of his continual Intercession, He Knoweth what a scandal it is to his Name etc. and Therefore he Says, let them be one, now this is a great Comfort when christ Prayeth for the same thing for which you pray, he is worthy to be herd though you be not, God will not refuse him that speaks in Heaven, however he deals with poor crawling worms in earth.
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1. To the people, oh that all of us would now minde the things of peace and holinesse in these distracted times, The great house is smitten with clefts,
1. To the people, o that all of us would now mind the things of peace and holiness in these distracted times, The great house is smitten with clefts,
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and the little house with breaches, Amos 6. 11. there are divisions in Cityes, divisions in familyes, divisions in Councells, divisions in the Kingdome,
and the little house with Breaches, Amos 6. 11. there Are divisions in Cities, divisions in families, divisions in Counsels, divisions in the Kingdom,
and yet few healers of the breaches; we are already at a great distance, and yet wee doe in alia omnia ire, seeke to goe farther off from one another, some make it a piece of their Religion and zeal to dissent and be otherwise minded;
and yet few healers of the Breaches; we Are already At a great distance, and yet we do in Alias omnia ire, seek to go farther off from one Another, Some make it a piece of their Religion and zeal to dissent and be otherwise minded;
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Christ saith love shall waxe cold in the latter dayes, Mat. 24. 12. the Context sheweth 'tis meant of this dispensative love, Ludolsus said the world was at first destroyed with water for the heate of lusts:
christ Says love shall wax cold in the latter days, Mathew 24. 12. the Context shows it's meant of this dispensative love, Ludolsus said the world was At First destroyed with water for the heat of Lustiest:
the first worke is the peoples, things are mostly mannaged according to your love and hatred, Herod could doe nothing to John for feare of the people, and 'tis said of others they could not doe what they would because of the people, oh therefore come as the people did to John, and say, what shall we doe
the First work is the peoples, things Are mostly managed according to your love and hatred, Herod could do nothing to John for Fear of the people, and it's said of Others they could not do what they would Because of the people, o Therefore come as the people did to John, and say, what shall we do
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Truly much is to be done by you, I shall touch upon a few things, besides reconciling your selves to God which is the best way to make others be at peace with you,
Truly much is to be done by you, I shall touch upon a few things, beside reconciling your selves to God which is the best Way to make Others be At peace with you,
1. Let every one of us mortifie such ill affections as may any way ingage us to a disturbance and vexatious bitternesse, ill affections doe as often divide us as ill opinions. Warres come from our lusts, Jam. 4. 1. distempered spirits occasion distracted times, 'tis observed that when there was strife among the Philippians, the Apostle doth not state the controversies,
1. Let every one of us mortify such ill affections as may any Way engage us to a disturbance and vexatious bitterness, ill affections do as often divide us as ill opinions. Wars come from our Lustiest, Jam. 4. 1. distempered spirits occasion distracted times, it's observed that when there was strife among the Philippians, the Apostle does not state the controversies,
but giveth rules against pride and vaine glory, and selfe seeking, Phil. 2. 3. 4. There are many evils in the heart of man, I shall instance in these, there is an itch of novelty, naturally wee adore things that are new, they flocked about Paul because they supposed him a setter forth of new Gods Seneca observeth right, homini ingenium est magis nova quàm magna mirari, men admire a glaring Meteor and Comet, more then they doe the glorious Sun; so pride, that will make a man singular, there is an holy singularity, Pro. 30. 31. the going of the he-goate is comely, that is as he walketh before the flocke,
but gives rules against pride and vain glory, and self seeking, Philip 2. 3. 4. There Are many evils in the heart of man, I shall instance in these, there is an itch of novelty, naturally we adore things that Are new, they flocked about Paul Because they supposed him a setter forth of new God's Senecca observeth right, Homini ingenium est magis nova quàm Magna mirari, men admire a glaring Meteor and Cometam, more then they do the glorious Sun; so pride, that will make a man singular, there is an holy singularity, Pro 30. 31. the going of the he-goate is comely, that is as he walks before the flock,
thus to be a leading man in Religion is honourable, but pride puts a man upon an evill singularity, Col. 2. 19. intruding himselfe into things not seen, being puft up with his owne fleshly minde:
thus to be a leading man in Religion is honourable, but pride puts a man upon an evil singularity, Col. 2. 19. intruding himself into things not seen, being puffed up with his own fleshly mind:
So enuy, that begets an evill eye upon each o-others renowne and esteeme, therefore when God would reconcile Ephraim and Judah, he would take away their enuy, And Ephraim shall not enuy Iudah, nor Iudah vex Ephraim.
So envy, that begets an evil eye upon each Others renown and esteem, Therefore when God would reconcile Ephraim and Judah, he would take away their envy, And Ephraim shall not envy Iudah, nor Iudah vex Ephraim.
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so there is self seeking, men care not what they doe so they may accomodate their owne ends, they speake perverse things to draw disciples after them, Act. 20. 30. Some men love to be in the head of a traine,
so there is self seeking, men care not what they do so they may accommodate their own ends, they speak perverse things to draw Disciples After them, Act. 20. 30. some men love to be in the head of a train,
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so self-conceit, men make Idols of their owne conceptions, love an opinion, non quia veram sed quia suam, not because 'tis true: but theirs, they are angry because others dissent from them, not from Christ,
so self-conceit, men make Idols of their own conceptions, love an opinion, non quia Veram sed quia suam, not Because it's true: but theirs, they Are angry Because Others dissent from them, not from christ,
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men are passionate in their owne cause and would have every one imbrace their fancyes, pray what's the spring of all your disputes? selfe, or Christ's glory.
men Are passionate in their own cause and would have every one embrace their fancies, pray what's the spring of all your disputes? self, or Christ's glory.
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? I cannot goe over all the corruptions, only you see from small sparkles a great fire is kindled, that which goeth up in thin exhalations descendeth in great showers, that which is at first but a lust, a vainedesire,
? I cannot go over all the corruptions, only you see from small sparkles a great fire is kindled, that which Goes up in thin exhalations Descendeth in great showers, that which is At First but a lust, a vainedesire,
2. Keepe your selves pure from ill opinions, you must as carefully avoide an errour in judgement as a vice in conversation, many dally with errours not considering the danger of them, oh consider!
2. Keep your selves pure from ill opinions, you must as carefully avoid an error in judgement as a vice in Conversation, many dally with errors not considering the danger of them, o Consider!
God hateth filthinesse of the spirit, as well as filthinesse of the flesh, and a vaine minde is as great a judgment as vile affections; yea certainly to the Publicke;
God hates filthiness of the Spirit, as well as filthiness of the Flesh, and a vain mind is as great a judgement as vile affections; yea Certainly to the Public;
or a Churches ruine, where the influence of an action is so publicke, you had need proceed with good deliberation and advice, however that I may not in this point seeme to presse too hard upon any one party, let me discover the extremities on both hands, there are two evils abroad easie cre-credulity and stubborne prejudice, and both of them increase the differences,
or a Churches ruin, where the influence of an actium is so public, you had need proceed with good deliberation and Advice, however that I may not in this point seem to press too hard upon any one party, let me discover the extremities on both hands, there Are two evils abroad easy cre-credulity and stubborn prejudice, and both of them increase the differences,
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therfore 'tis good to take the meane between both, which is the course the Apostle prescribeth, 1 Thess. 5. 21. Prove all things, hold fast that which is good, prove all things, that wee reject not truth by over much prejudice, hold fast that which is good, that wee close not with errour by over much credulity, you owe so much to every thing that pretendeth to God, as to consider it;
Therefore it's good to take the mean between both, which is the course the Apostle prescribeth, 1 Thess 5. 21. Prove all things, hold fast that which is good, prove all things, that we reject not truth by over much prejudice, hold fast that which is good, that we close not with error by over much credulity, you owe so much to every thing that pretendeth to God, as to Consider it;
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when Ehud told Eglon, I have a message from God, he arose out of his seate, (I say) you owe so much reverence to every thing that chalengeth descent from heaven,
when Ehud told Eglon, I have a message from God, he arose out of his seat, (I say) you owe so much Reverence to every thing that challenges descent from heaven,
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as to weigh the claime, I doe the rather urge this because the adversaries of Cristianity, have been alwayes those that have least inquired into it, Tertullian observeth it of the enemies of the truth in his dayes, nolentes audire quod auditum damnare non possent, they would not heare that which they had a minde to hate:
as to weigh the claim, I do the rather urge this Because the Adversaries of Christianity, have been always those that have least inquired into it, Tertullian observeth it of the enemies of the truth in his days, Nolentes Audire quod auditum damnare non possent, they would not hear that which they had a mind to hate:
sometimes a man may meet with an Angell unawares, only on the other hand remember I perswade you to a serious search, not to an easie credulity, not to play with opinions as if there were no hurt in them,
sometime a man may meet with an Angel unawares, only on the other hand Remember I persuade you to a serious search, not to an easy credulity, not to play with opinions as if there were no hurt in them,
and to use all the outward helpes God hath left to the Church, the Priests lippes are to preserve knowledge and the Apostle saith Eph. 4. 12. with 14th that God hath given Pastors and Teachors, that wee be no more tossed about with euery winde of Doctrine, that's an helpe which God hath provided against this evill,
and to use all the outward helps God hath left to the Church, the Priests lips Are to preserve knowledge and the Apostle Says Ephesians 4. 12. with 14th that God hath given Pastors and Teachors, that we be no more tossed about with every wind of Doctrine, that's an help which God hath provided against this evil,
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the Apostle reproveth those that said, I am of Christ as well as those that said I am of Paul, 1 Cor. 1. 13. Those that spake as if Christ were onely theirs, they were accounted a faction too, Jude wrote in times of division and delusion,
the Apostle Reproveth those that said, I am of christ as well as those that said I am of Paul, 1 Cor. 1. 13. Those that spoke as if christ were only theirs, they were accounted a faction too, U^de wrote in times of division and delusion,
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nothing enrageth more then to confine Christ to an opinion, as if all Religion did begin and end with it, naturally we are apt to doe so, we envy the commonnesse of Christian priviledges:
nothing enrageth more then to confine christ to an opinion, as if all Religion did begin and end with it, naturally we Are apt to do so, we envy the commonness of Christian privileges:
but it should not be so among the Lords people, there were differences at Corinth, but how doth Paul write to them? 1 Cor. 1. 2. To the Saints at Corinth,
but it should not be so among the lords people, there were differences At Corinth, but how does Paul write to them? 1 Cor. 1. 2. To the Saints At Corinth,
mark that clause, theirs and ours, he checketh this naturall envy, in us, which would impale and inclose the free Christ, the common salvation, twas an expression Tertullian used of some in his time, illic ipsum esse est promereri, 'twas Religion enough to be one of them, oh certainly this is not Christian;
mark that clause, theirs and ours, he checketh this natural envy, in us, which would impale and enclose the free christ, the Common salvation, it an expression Tertullian used of Some in his time, illic ipsum esse est promereri, 'twas Religion enough to be one of them, o Certainly this is not Christian;
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how much more should wee love grace in brethren, whose blemish is only some petty dissent, Christ loved the young-man for the morall good that was in him,
how much more should we love grace in brothers, whose blemish is only Some Petty dissent, christ loved the Young man for the moral good that was in him,
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because he did not follow them 'tis in Mark. 9. 38. 39. 40. where he speaketh expresly to this very case, it is most Christian to owne the worke of the Spirit every where, wheresoever wee finde it.
Because he did not follow them it's in Mark. 9. 38. 39. 40. where he speaks expressly to this very case, it is most Christian to own the work of the Spirit every where, wheresoever we find it.
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4. Never serve a faction or party to the prejudice and detriment of truth and Religion, men cry up badges of distinction and so divide Christ into different bodyes and partyes, 1 Cor. 3. 4. I am of Paul, and I am of Apollos,
4. Never serve a faction or party to the prejudice and detriment of truth and Religion, men cry up badges of distinction and so divide christ into different bodies and parties, 1 Cor. 3. 4. I am of Paul, and I am of Apollos,
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and people against people, some ingaged in this faction, some in that, till THE BRETHREN OF THE CAMPE brought in Dioclesians persecution, which devoured them all.
and people against people, Some engaged in this faction, Some in that, till THE BRETHREN OF THE CAMP brought in Diocletians persecution, which devoured them all.
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as Meletius who formerly suffered for Religion, being discontented with Petrus Alexandrinus (though his difference with the Church was but small) joyned with the Arrians, & his Meletians with him.
as Meletius who formerly suffered for Religion, being discontented with Peter Alexandrian (though his difference with the Church was but small) joined with the Arians, & his Meletians with him.
wee have an eminent instance in Scripture of this matter in Act. 23. 6. &c. they looked upon Paul as a damnable Blasphemer, but when once he pretended to the Pharisees, as indeed in the point of the resurrection he held with them then, Wee finde no fault in this man:
we have an eminent instance in Scripture of this matter in Act. 23. 6. etc. they looked upon Paul as a damnable Blasphemer, but when once he pretended to the Pharisees, as indeed in the point of the resurrection he held with them then, we find no fault in this man:
for indeed it proveth fatall to religion when once wee cry up names, and those names beget partes for then men looke onely to the accommodating of their owne faction,
for indeed it Proves fatal to Religion when once we cry up names, and those names beget parts for then men look only to the accommodating of their own faction,
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5. As far as truth and Conscience will give leave, there should be a profession of brother-hood, a condescention and yeilding to one another in love, a walking together,
5. As Far as truth and Conscience will give leave, there should be a profession of brotherhood, a condescension and yielding to one Another in love, a walking together,
Every one hath not the same measure of grace, nor degree of light, as long as they hold of the head we cannot forsake their communion, the Apostle speaketh those words last quoted in reference to the controversies of those times;
Every one hath not the same measure of grace, nor degree of Light, as long as they hold of the head we cannot forsake their communion, the Apostle speaks those words last quoted in Referente to the controversies of those times;
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6. Abstaine from reproaches and undue provocations and dispense all civill respects with meeknesse, I put two rules together, our differences doe not onely unchristian us,
6. Abstain from Reproaches and undue provocations and dispense all civil respects with meekness, I put two rules together, our differences do not only unchristian us,
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to smite with the hand, is beneath a man, and to smite with the tongue, beneath a Christian, and yet how often is it found, that Christians are guilty of both? The Controversies between them degenerate into carnall strifes and debates, and are no more religious, but personall, because of those mutuall revilings, base and low reflections upon the name and credit of each other;
to smite with the hand, is beneath a man, and to smite with the tongue, beneath a Christian, and yet how often is it found, that Christians Are guilty of both? The Controversies between them degenerate into carnal strifes and debates, and Are no more religious, but personal, Because of those mutual revilings, base and low reflections upon the name and credit of each other;
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Christ being reviled reviled not againe, 1 Pet. 2. 23. Tis no shame to be overcome in such an act, patient sufferings carry more Majesty with them, then carnall replies and defences;
christ being reviled reviled not again, 1 Pet. 2. 23. This no shame to be overcome in such an act, patient sufferings carry more Majesty with them, then carnal replies and defences;
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wee cannot with safety bid them God speed, 2 Epist. Joh. 8. If he doe not bring this Doctrine, doe not receive him into your house, nor bid him God speed.
we cannot with safety bid them God speed, 2 Epistle John 8. If he do not bring this Doctrine, do not receive him into your house, nor bid him God speed.
so the Prophet telleth Jehoram, that were it not for Jehoshaphat, he would not looke towards him, nor see him, 2 King. 3. 14. So when Cerinthus came into the Bath at Ephesus, John went away, let us goe hence;
so the Prophet Telleth jehoram, that were it not for Jehoshaphat, he would not look towards him, nor see him, 2 King. 3. 14. So when Cerinthus Come into the Bath At Ephesus, John went away, let us go hence;
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when he came glavering to Polycarpus, with a Non agnoscis nos? Dost thou not know mee? 'twas answered by him, Agnosco te primogenitum diaboli, I know thee to be the Devils first-borne.
when he Come glavering to Polycarp, with a Non agnoscis nos? Dost thou not know me? 'twas answered by him, Agnosco te Primogeniture Diaboli, I know thee to be the Devils firstborn.
We are Embassadours of the Prince of peace, twill ill become us to be men of violence: Oh that the Lord would dispose of our hearts to thinke of healing the breaches;
We Are ambassadors of the Prince of peace, 'twill ill become us to be men of violence: O that the Lord would dispose of our hearts to think of healing the Breaches;
wee must approve our faithfulnesse in afflictions as well as doctrine. 'Tis an excellent place that of the Apostle Paul, 2 Cor. 6. 3. Giving no offence, but approving our selves as the Ministers of Christ, in necessities and distresses.
we must approve our faithfulness in afflictions as well as Doctrine. It's an excellent place that of the Apostle Paul, 2 Cor. 6. 3. Giving no offence, but approving our selves as the Ministers of christ, in necessities and Distresses.
Marke that, wee are to shew our selves Ministers of Christ, in furthering the Gospel by our necessities: and sometimes it is a duty to depart from our just rights.
Mark that, we Are to show our selves Ministers of christ, in furthering the Gospel by our necessities: and sometime it is a duty to depart from our just rights.
and in a mistake of our spirits, we may think that, a coale from the Altar, which indeed is but taken from some common hearth. The false Church hath bin more zealous for interests than truths.
and in a mistake of our spirits, we may think that, a coal from the Altar, which indeed is but taken from Some Common hearth. The false Church hath been more zealous for interests than truths.
Paul would not take maintenance, because the false Teachers pretended they would preach the Gospel freely, 2 Cor. 11. 12. But what I doe, that I will doe, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion, that wherein they glory they may be found even as wee.
Paul would not take maintenance, Because the false Teachers pretended they would preach the Gospel freely, 2 Cor. 11. 12. But what I do, that I will do, that I may Cut off occasion from them which desire occasion, that wherein they glory they may be found even as we.
now saith Paul, though I have a right, I will not make use of it, that I may not, through their glorying in this matter, disadvantage my endeavours in the Gospel.
now Says Paul, though I have a right, I will not make use of it, that I may not, through their glorying in this matter, disadvantage my endeavours in the Gospel.
In one place I remember above all, he tells them of Constantinople, that rather than he would any way be guilty of the least concurrence to their distractions, he should count it an high mercy to goe aside,
In one place I Remember above all, he tells them of Constantinople, that rather than he would any Way be guilty of the least concurrence to their distractions, he should count it an high mercy to go aside,
NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET A good resolution, and worthy to be imitated. 2. Presse doctrines of Christ, and the maine things of Religion:
, A good resolution, and worthy to be imitated. 2. Press doctrines of christ, and the main things of Religion:
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Tertullian noteth it as a miscarriage of the Hereticks in his time, that they were more for gaining men to a party, then Christianity; Suppose you presse the truth,
Tertullian notes it as a miscarriage of the Heretics in his time, that they were more for gaining men to a party, then Christianity; Suppose you press the truth,
yet Christ telleth us that wisdome is justified of her children. God's ow• people are most zealous for God's truths Iude 4. They turne the grace of OUR God into wantonnesse: Sense of interest begetteth the purest, freest zeale for God.
yet christ Telleth us that Wisdom is justified of her children. God's ow• people Are most zealous for God's truths Iude 4. They turn the grace of OUR God into wantonness: Sense of Interest begetteth the Purest, Freest zeal for God.
though he altered not his minde in it, yet would never publickly contend in that matter, only many times modestly suggested what he thought was the better way.
though he altered not his mind in it, yet would never publicly contend in that matter, only many times modestly suggested what he Thought was the better Way.
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3. When you deale with the errours of the time, (for certainly that is necessary, wee must stablish our hearers in the present truths, 2 Pet. 1. 12.) doe it with a great deale of caution, and warinesse:
3. When you deal with the errors of the time, (for Certainly that is necessary, we must establish our hearers in the present truths, 2 Pet. 1. 12.) do it with a great deal of caution, and wariness:
1. Beware of loose stings and generall declamations against errours and heresies; these doe but exulcerate minds, prejudice our testimony, and much hinder it from being received;
1. Beware of lose stings and general declamations against errors and heresies; these do but exulcerate minds, prejudice our testimony, and much hinder it from being received;
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generall outcryes of one side against superstitious antichristianisme, and the men of the world, (words soone spoken) on the other side against errours, new lights, and new opinions. The word worketh most when it is most particular and demonstrative;
general Outcries of one side against superstitious antichristianism, and the men of the world, (words soon spoken) on the other side against errors, new lights, and new opinions. The word works most when it is most particular and demonstrative;
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thunder at a distance, doth not so much startle mee, as a clap in my own Zenith; it is good to goe by way of particular proofe and argument against opinions;
thunder At a distance, does not so much startle me, as a clap in my own Zenith; it is good to go by Way of particular proof and argument against opinions;
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God was in the still voyce; the small raine falleth sweetly upon the tender grasse; men presently ingage themselves to a fervour and heate, and that marreth all;
God was in the still voice; the small rain falls sweetly upon the tender grass; men presently engage themselves to a fervour and heat, and that marreth all;
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I remember a speech of Darius, when one of the Souldiers of the Campe rayled against Alexander, he telleth him, I kept you to fight against Alexander, not to rayle against him:
I Remember a speech of Darius, when one of the Soldiers of the Camp railed against Alexander, he Telleth him, I kept you to fight against Alexander, not to rail against him:
one saith, he that speaketh to Kings, must speake NONLATINALPHABET, with silken words; he that speaketh to dissenters, had need make his speech as smooth and soft as may be;
one Says, he that speaks to Kings, must speak, with silken words; he that speaks to dissenters, had need make his speech as smooth and soft as may be;
I am sure 'tis agreeable to the Apostles advice, In meeknesse instruct those that oppose themselves, 2 Tim. 2 25. And in the same place he sheweth, that the servants of God must be gentle and patient.
I am sure it's agreeable to the Apostles Advice, In meekness instruct those that oppose themselves, 2 Tim. 2 25. And in the same place he shows, that the Servants of God must be gentle and patient.
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former ages were possessed with this spirit, every lesser dissent and mistake, was made an heresie or errour in the faith, as appeareth by their catalogues.
former ages were possessed with this Spirit, every lesser dissent and mistake, was made an heresy or error in the faith, as appears by their catalogues.
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Tertullian had but spoken two or three words, in favour of Montanus, and the Priests of Rome presently cryed him up for a Montanist, and accordingly dealt with him:
Tertullian had but spoken two or three words, in favour of Montanus, and the Priests of Room presently cried him up for a Montanist, and accordingly dealt with him:
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I confesse 'tis good to be watchfull to dash Babylons brats, and take the little foxes, Cant. 2. 15. ( i. e. ) To oppose the first and modest appearances of errour;
I confess it's good to be watchful to dash Babylons brats, and take the little foxes, Cant 2. 15. (i. e.) To oppose the First and modest appearances of error;
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the party last amongst us began with words, and would have brought in things. Therefore I say, 'tis good to be watchfull, however this will not justifie rough dealing with those that vary from us,
the party last among us began with words, and would have brought in things. Therefore I say, it's good to be watchful, however this will not justify rough dealing with those that vary from us,
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and yet they are called false witnesses, Mat. 26. 61. who accused him of it, because they wrested it to another sence, applying it to the materiall Temple.
and yet they Are called false Witnesses, Mathew 26. 61. who accused him of it, Because they wrested it to Another sense, applying it to the material Temple.
publick Conferences cannot be had without tumult; and there is a prejudice against publick Sermons; and againe, private disputes are more for victory then truth, usually there is more of strife then love in them.
public Conferences cannot be had without tumult; and there is a prejudice against public Sermons; and again, private disputes Are more for victory then truth, usually there is more of strife then love in them.
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Tertullian saith of his private disputation with a Jew, both drew out their reasonings, and through the heate of contention, both went away unsatisfied.
Tertullian Says of his private disputation with a Jew, both drew out their reasonings, and through the heat of contention, both went away unsatisfied.
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But now, if there were meetings instituted for the propounding of things rather by way of case then Controversie, and matters were carried not so much in a disputative way,
But now, if there were meetings instituted for the propounding of things rather by Way of case then Controversy, and matters were carried not so much in a disputative Way,
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certainly wee doe not come together so often as we should, to comfort our selves with the mutuall faith of one another, Rom. 1. 11, 12. I beleeve, that NONLATINALPHABET, spoken of, Heb. 10. 25. will inferre some other mee•ing besides the publick assembly;
Certainly we do not come together so often as we should, to Comfort our selves with the mutual faith of one Another, Rom. 1. 11, 12. I believe, that, spoken of, Hebrew 10. 25. will infer Some other mee•ing beside the public assembly;
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but let us sadly smite vpon the thigh, and consider, if any of us, in private, have improved those loving courses, to gaine them that have been in our power. Luther hath a pretty saying;
but let us sadly smite upon the thigh, and Consider, if any of us, in private, have improved those loving courses, to gain them that have been in our power. Luther hath a pretty saying;
or at least burne them with the fire of the Spirit. The Apostle speaketh of trying the worke by fire, 1 Cor. 3. 13. Rationall and friendly conviction will do much, at least it will beget a sweet and brotherly correspondence,
or At least burn them with the fire of the Spirit. The Apostle speaks of trying the work by fire, 1 Cor. 3. 13. Rational and friendly conviction will do much, At least it will beget a sweet and brotherly correspondence,
Therefore this matter appertaineth to you in reference to unitie; I humbly desire, 1. That you would seriously do your utmost to draw things to an agreement;
Therefore this matter appertaineth to you in Referente to unity; I humbly desire, 1. That you would seriously do your utmost to draw things to an agreement;
When the Remonstrants troubled the Churches of the Low Countryes, there were often Collations, and they did select men once and againe and againe to consider how to compose the differences:
When the Remonstrants troubled the Churches of the Low Countries, there were often Collations, and they did select men once and again and again to Consider how to compose the differences:
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and the Arminians by the means of Vtenbogardus had the secret incouragement and countenance of some of the Magistrates, that nothing should be done to their disservice and disadvantage,
and the Arminians by the means of Utenbogardus had the secret encouragement and countenance of Some of the Magistrates, that nothing should be done to their disservice and disadvantage,
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Call some men together, whose eminency for the power of godlinesse will make the matter the more venerable, entertained with the more reverence and awe;
Call Some men together, whose eminency for the power of godliness will make the matter the more venerable, entertained with the more Reverence and awe;
Call men, through age and experience versed in such a work, men of a moderate and sober spirit, who preferre the interest of religion before that of a party;
Call men, through age and experience versed in such a work, men of a moderate and Sobrium Spirit, who prefer the Interest of Religion before that of a party;
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but now if such were called together by your authority, to make it their onely worke to provide for the advantage of religion, and to compose the differences;
but now if such were called together by your Authority, to make it their only work to provide for the advantage of Religion, and to compose the differences;
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2. That you would quicken your Ministers and Elders in their Provinciall and Classicall meetings, by some charge and command to think of waies how best to gain and deale with dissentients.
2. That you would quicken your Ministers and Elders in their Provincial and Classical meetings, by Some charge and command to think of ways how best to gain and deal with dissentients.
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Well then, if you would be pleased to quicken them by your command and inable them by your authority, to find out and to act in such wayes as may tend to the ending of the differences and controversies, much good might be done.
Well then, if you would be pleased to quicken them by your command and inable them by your Authority, to find out and to act in such ways as may tend to the ending of the differences and controversies, much good might be done.
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and modestly ingenuous, no man would open his mouth, but for the others, I am perswaded they are and will be a great means of our troubles, partly as they occasion no small offence to the godly, the dead body of Amasa in the way to discourage the people of the Lord from going on to union and accord;
and modestly ingenuous, no man would open his Mouth, but for the Others, I am persuaded they Are and will be a great means of our Troubles, partly as they occasion no small offence to the godly, the dead body of Amasa in the Way to discourage the people of the Lord from going on to Union and accord;
The first stirs about religion in the Low Countryes, were occasioned by the Ministers of the old Leaven, whom they were faine to take in out of necessity in that scarcity of Ministers,
The First stirs about Religion in the Low Countries, were occasioned by the Ministers of the old Leaven, whom they were feign to take in out of necessity in that scarcity of Ministers,
The story nameth Wiggerus, Collhaasius, and others, who kindled those sparks of trouble, which afterward were blown up by James Arminius into a great flame.
The story names Wiggerus, Collhaasius, and Others, who kindled those sparks of trouble, which afterwards were blown up by James Arminius into a great flame.
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Fourthly, In the liberty that you give, use great caution, some things you may be forced to beare with for a time, take heed of endangering the truths of God, you ought to be tender of Christs little ones;
Fourthly, In the liberty that you give, use great caution, Some things you may be forced to bear with for a time, take heed of endangering the truths of God, you ought to be tender of Christ little ones;
however 'twill not (I hope) be too much presumption to present you with the most obvious miscarriages of Magistrates in this matter. Three sorts of men there are in the world,
however it'll not (I hope) be too much presumption to present you with the most obvious miscarriages of Magistrates in this matter. Three sorts of men there Are in the world,
1. Some are of a preposterous zeale in lesser differences, and are all for extremity and violence towards those from whom they differ in the least degree and circumstance; most of the censures inflicted by the late Bishops were because of Ceremonies, things not weighty in any regard, no not in their own esteeme:
1. some Are of a preposterous zeal in lesser differences, and Are all for extremity and violence towards those from whom they differ in the least degree and circumstance; most of the censures inflicted by the late Bishops were Because of Ceremonies, things not weighty in any regard, no not in their own esteem:
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unity consists in an agreement in the truth, not in a coagulation of errors, strings that are in tune must not be stirred, others must be set up to them:
unity consists in an agreement in the truth, not in a coagulation of errors, strings that Are in tune must not be stirred, Others must be Set up to them:
The disobedient must bee brought up to the wisedome of the just, not that brought downe to them, Luke 1. 17. when the language is pure the Souldier is one, Zeph. 3. 9. little hopes of agreement till you set up pure doctrine, unmixed disipline, the new cloth set upon the old will make the rent the greater, the world thinks the lesse purity the more unity; but 'tis otherwise, all the troubles are because Iron will not mixe with Clay, Gods waies with man's inventions.
The disobedient must be brought up to the Wisdom of the just, not that brought down to them, Lycia 1. 17. when the language is pure the Soldier is one, Zephaniah 3. 9. little hope's of agreement till you Set up pure Doctrine, unmixed disipline, the new cloth Set upon the old will make the rend the greater, the world thinks the less purity the more unity; but it's otherwise, all the Troubles Are Because Iron will not mix with Clay, God's ways with Man's Inventions.
ôh consider how great a prejudice this is to Religion, this is the very way that Julian the Apostate tooke to destroy it, Socrates Scholasticus, Ammianus Marcellinus and others that write of him say that to ruine religion he would equally tolerate and countenance all parties.
ôh Consider how great a prejudice this is to Religion, this is the very Way that Julian the Apostate took to destroy it, Socrates Scholasticus, Ammianus Marcellinus and Others that write of him say that to ruin Religion he would equally tolerate and countenance all parties.
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And indeed where it doth not destroy Religion it doth imbase it, partly because men content themselves in having made a better choyse then others about them;
And indeed where it does not destroy Religion it does embase it, partly Because men content themselves in having made a better choice then Others about them;
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partly because men spend all the heat and first-borne of their strength and zeale in the contentions and letthe practicks goe, certainely there would be but little security to truth and it's followers, where there is such a promiscuous toleration, where men are godly they cannot be so easily amassed into one body and confederacy with persons erroneous, they being bound up by conscience,
partly Because men spend all the heat and firstborn of their strength and zeal in the contentions and letthe practics go, Certainly there would be but little security to truth and it's followers, where there is such a promiscuous toleration, where men Are godly they cannot be so Easily amassed into one body and confederacy with Persons erroneous, they being bound up by conscience,
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for two different errours can better agree and cotton among themselves then one errour and the nearest truth; darknesse and darknesse can better agree then light and darknesse, alwayes you will find it, men hate the nearest truth as being that light by which their deeds are reproved.
for two different errors can better agree and cotton among themselves then one error and the nearest truth; darkness and darkness can better agree then Light and darkness, always you will find it, men hate the nearest truth as being that Light by which their Deeds Are reproved.
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The Eunomians & the Arians, though they held different errours (the one denyed the Godhead of the Sonne, the other of the Spirit) could better agree with one another then with the Orthodox, the Pharises and Herodians, though of different principles (the one being for, the other against the liberty of the Jewes ) yet both could conspire together to entrapp Christ.
The Eunomians & the Arians, though they held different errors (the one denied the Godhead of the Son, the other of the Spirit) could better agree with one Another then with the Orthodox, the Pharisees and Herodians, though of different principles (the one being for, the other against the liberty of the Jews) yet both could conspire together to entrapp christ.
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Iebal and Ammon and Amalec could better accord with one another then with Zion. In such a case truth would be worst provided for, alwaies under feares of some Sirilian vespers or a Saint Bartholomewes mattens, some suddaine eruption of violent counsels and dangers hatched against it.
Iebal and Ammon and Amalek could better accord with one Another then with Zion. In such a case truth would be worst provided for, always under fears of Some Sirilian vespers or a Saint Bartholomew's Mattens, Some sudden eruption of violent Counsels and dangers hatched against it.
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I answer, that question is to be put to God not man, Psal. 11. 3. If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous doe. (i. e.) if religion, lawes, authority & all have lost their awe, what can they doe? The answer is in the next verse:
I answer, that question is to be put to God not man, Psalm 11. 3. If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous doe. (i. e.) if Religion, laws, Authority & all have lost their awe, what can they do? The answer is in the next verse:
I suppose you are mett this day as those at Ahavah to seeke aright way, Ezra. 8. 21. when we are at a losse and past the helpe of meanes, the addresse may be the better made to God.
I suppose you Are met this day as those At Ahavah to seek aright Way, Ezra. 8. 21. when we Are At a loss and passed the help of means, the address may be the better made to God.
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1. With humiliation, sadly reflect upon your miscarriages, I would not willingly declaym upon that theame, too many do, 'tis naturall to us to speak evil of dignities: envy would blast eminency, some are mad upon Idolls, they will blemish you,
1. With humiliation, sadly reflect upon your miscarriages, I would not willingly declaym upon that theme, too many do, it's natural to us to speak evil of dignities: envy would blast eminency, Some Are mad upon Idols, they will blemish you,
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for you have vexed them, others are burthened with payments, & they will say the former times were better then these, Eccle. 7. 10. haply Salomon relateth to his owne times, they complayne of Salomons yoakes,
for you have vexed them, Others Are burdened with payments, & they will say the former times were better then these, Eccle. 7. 10. haply Solomon relateth to his own times, they complain of Solomon's yokes,
it feedes the humour of the times to lay things to your charge, The Lord make others more sober, and you more humble, 'Tis your duty to smight upon the thigh,
it feeds the humour of the times to lay things to your charge, The Lord make Others more Sobrium, and you more humble, It's your duty to smite upon the thigh,
surely there is a cause, when there were such great distractions that they groped like a blind man, and could not find the way, they sayed our iniquities are with us, as for our transgressions wee know them Isa. 59. 10, 11, 12. when those that speake tremblings are little feared,
surely there is a cause, when there were such great distractions that they groped like a blind man, and could not find the Way, they said our iniquities Are with us, as for our transgressions we know them Isaiah 59. 10, 11, 12. when those that speak tremblings Are little feared,
surely there is some offence, Hosea 13. 1. Commune with your owne hearts, guilt workes best when it results from your owne consciences, being represented from without, it irritateth, sweetly arising from within it humbleth, what is the matter then? have you dealt with God so faithfully? with the people so kindly as you should? have greivances been redressed? justice executed, the glory of God's house provided for? I remember a story in Plutarch of Demetrius King of Macedonia, who when his Subjects tendred their petitions to him of having their grievances redressed, he cast them into a River, afterward Saleucus the great, came with an Army against him, not a man would stirre, he was taken prisoner and deprived of his Kingdome;
surely there is Some offence, Hosea 13. 1. Commune with your own hearts, guilt works best when it results from your own Consciences, being represented from without, it irritateth, sweetly arising from within it Humbleth, what is the matter then? have you dealt with God so faithfully? with the people so kindly as you should? have grievances been Redressed? Justice executed, the glory of God's house provided for? I Remember a story in Plutarch of Demetrius King of Macedonia, who when his Subject's tendered their petitions to him of having their grievances Redressed, he cast them into a River, afterwards Seleucus the great, Come with an Army against him, not a man would stir, he was taken prisoner and deprived of his Kingdom;
2. Come with purposes of reformation, I will doe so no more, doe your first workes, if you would recover your lost glory, you know by what insinuations Absolon stole away the hearts of the people, by those of justice and kindnesse, he kissed them hee did perijcere oscula, adorare vulgus, as the Historian saith of Otho; and you know he said, 2 Sam. 15. 4. Oh that I were a Judge in the Land,
2. Come with Purposes of Reformation, I will do so no more, do your First works, if you would recover your lost glory, you know by what insinuations Absalom stole away the hearts of the people, by those of Justice and kindness, he kissed them he did perijcere oscula, adorare vulgus, as the Historian Says of Otho; and you know he said, 2 Sam. 15. 4. O that I were a Judge in the Land,
Venit Gentilis quidam et dicit, Vellem fieri christ•anus, sed nescio cui parti adhaeream: multae euim sunt inter vos pugnae, s•ditiones et tumultus: nescio quod dogma eligam, quod praeferam. singulienim dicunt, Ego ve•um dico. Hanc ob causam d•ridiculo factisumus et Gen•ilibus et Iudae is, dum Ecclesiam mille partes sc•ndi•ur, &c. Chryso. in cap. 1. Epist. ad Galat.
Venit Gentilis quidam et dicit, Vellem fieri christ•anus, sed nescio cui parti adhaeream: Multitude euim sunt inter vos pugnae, s•ditiones et tumultus: nescio quod dogma eligam, quod praeferam. singulienim dicunt, Ego ve•um dico. Hanc ob Causam d•ridiculo factisumus et Gen•ilibus et Judea is, dum Church mille parts sc•ndi•ur, etc. Chryso. in cap. 1. Epistle and Galatians
Nusqā cit•us prcfic tur quā in castr•s rebellium, nunc N•ophy•os collocant, nunc saeculo obstrictos nuc Apostatas nostros ut gloria cos obligent quos veritate non possent. Tertul. lib. de prescrip. adversus Haereticos. Cap. 41.
Nusqan cit•us prcfic tur quā in castr•s rebellium, nunc N•ophy•os collocant, nunc saeculo obstrictos nuc Apostatas nostros ut gloria cos obligent quos veritate non possent. Tertulian lib. de prescript. Adversus Haereticos. Cap. 41.
Qui referre injuriam n•titur, cum ip sum a quo laesus est gestit imitari, ita qui malū imitatur bonus esse nullo pacto potest. Lact•nt. de vero cu•tu lib. 6. ca. 18.
Qui refer Injuriam n•titur, cum ip sum a quo Laesus est gestit imitari, ita qui malū imitatur bonus esse nullo pacto potest. Lact•nt. de vero cu•tu lib. 6. circa 18.
Hoc haereticorū negotiū est, non ethnicos cō vertēdi, s•d nostros •vertend: — nostra suffod•unt sua aedificent. Tertullia. lib. de praescript. adversus haereticos, cap. 42.
Hoc haereticorū negotiū est, non Ethnics cō vertēdi, s•d nostros •vertend: — nostra suffod•unt sua aedificent. Tertullian. lib. de prescript. Adversus haereticos, cap. 42.
Alternis vicibus cōtentioso fume uterque diem in vesperā traxerāt, obstrepentibus etiā quibusdā spectantibus singulorū nubilo quidā veritas obumbrabatur.
Alternis vicibus cōtentioso fume Uterque diem in vesperā traxerant, obstrepentibus etiā Some spectantibus singulorū nubilo quidam veritas obumbrabatur.
Amabi•em Bdlyicarum Ecclesiarū pacem at { que } harmoniam perturbare conati sunt o•im nō•ulli, qui deserto Papismo, sed fer mēto ejus nōdum plenae expurgato ad ecclesias nostras trāsicrant, carundem { que } ministerio in primâ ulâ ministrorū inopiâ admoti fuerāt, C•sperus Co•lhasius Leidae, Hermanus Herbertus Goudae & Dordrecti ▪ &c. vid. Historiam syn: Dord: in praes: ad ecclesias sub initio.
Amabi•em Bdlyicarum Ecclesiarū pacem At { que } harmoniam perturbare conati sunt o•im non•ulli, qui Deserto Papismo, sed fer mēto His nōdum plenae expurgato ad Ecclesiastes nostras trāsicrant, carundem { que } Ministerio in primâ ulâ ministrorū inopiâ admoti fuerant, C•sperus Co•lhasius Leidae, Hermanus Herbertus Goudae & Dordrecti ▪ etc. vid. Historiam sin: Dordrecht: in Praes: ad Ecclesiastes sub initio.
Quod a•e•at ideo ••st•nate ut dissentie•tem augente li••••iâ non 〈 ◊ 〉 minantem postea plebem, &c. Petrus Mo rentinus in praefat. in Iuliani miso-pugenem.
Quod a•e•at ideo ••st•nate ut dissentie•tem augente li••••iâ non 〈 ◊ 〉 minantem postea plebem, etc. Peter Mo rentinus in Praeface. in Julian miso-pugenem.
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Passim cum omni bus miscent nihil enim interest illis licet diversa tractantibus dum ad unius veritatis exp•g•atio•em exspirent. Per lib. de praescrip. adversus Haeret cap. 41. John 3. 20
Passim cum omni bus miscent nihil enim Interest illis licet diversa tractantibus dum ad unius veritatis exp•g•atio•em exspirent. Per lib. de Prescribe. Adversus Heretic cap. 41. John 3. 20
