A sermon preach't at a publick ordination in a country congregation, on Acts XIII. 2, 3. Together with an exhortation to the minister and people, / by another brother.
ACTS XIII. 2, 3. As they ministred to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate we Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
ACTS XIII. 2, 3. As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate we Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
THIS Book of the Acts, is an Ecclesiastical History of the Primitive Church, from Christ's Ascention to the second Year of Paul 's Imprisonment at Rome, which is about twenty seven Years in all.
THIS Book of the Acts, is an Ecclesiastical History of the Primitive Church, from Christ's Ascension to the second Year of Paul is Imprisonment At Room, which is about twenty seven years in all.
the latter of which saith, Whensoever it is applied to the Sacred Ministry and used absolutely, it is always taken for the Act of Sacrificing, De Missa. l. 1. c. 13. But this Conceit is sufficiently confuted by the Learned Casaubon in his Exercitations against Baronius, Exerc. 16. c. 41. It signifies generally, all manner of Publick Service, whether Sacred or Civil, and is applied to Angelical Service, Heb. 1.14. NONLATINALPHABET, ministring Spirits.
the latter of which Says, Whensoever it is applied to the Sacred Ministry and used absolutely, it is always taken for the Act of Sacrificing, De Missa. l. 1. c. 13. But this Conceit is sufficiently confuted by the Learned Casaubon in his Exercitations against Baronius, Exercise 16. c. 41. It signifies generally, all manner of Public Service, whither Sacred or Civil, and is applied to Angelical Service, Hebrew 1.14., ministering Spirits.
and the like, being joyn'd with [ to the Lord ] and [ fasted. ] Hence Chrysostom expounds it by NONLATINALPHABET, Preaching, and the Syriack by Praying. Where observe,
and the like, being joined with [ to the Lord ] and [ fasted. ] Hence Chrysostom expounds it by, Preaching, and the Syriac by Praying. Where observe,
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And fasted. ] Probably this Fast was undertaken by the Church of Antioch, in behalf of their Mother-Church at Jerusalem, which at this time was under great Persecution by Herod, as may be seen in the former Chapter.
And fasted. ] Probably this Fast was undertaken by the Church of Antioch, in behalf of their Mother-Church At Jerusalem, which At this time was under great Persecution by Herod, as may be seen in the former Chapter.
The Holy Ghost said. ] viz. By an inward Instinct or Motion to these Prophets here mentioned, v. 1. God the Father spake outwardly by his Son Jesus Christ, Heb. 1.1. Here he speaks inwardly by the Holy Ghost, and so he does st ill in some degree.
The Holy Ghost said. ] viz. By an inward Instinct or Motion to these prophets Here mentioned, v. 1. God the Father spoke outwardly by his Son jesus christ, Hebrew 1.1. Here he speaks inwardly by the Holy Ghost, and so he does Saint ill in Some degree.
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If Barnabas and Saul were Apostles before, What means this new Ordination? They were separated to the Work of the Ministry before, What need it be done again?
If Barnabas and Saul were Apostles before, What means this new Ordination? They were separated to the Work of the Ministry before, What need it be done again?
viz. at Christ's appearing to him in his Journy to Damascus; for then he tells him, I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make the a Minister,
viz. At Christ's appearing to him in his Journey to Damascus; for then he tells him, I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make the a Minister,
And therefore he seems to date his Birth as an Apostle, or the beginning of his Apostleship from that time, 1 Cor. 15.8. Last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
And Therefore he seems to date his Birth as an Apostle, or the beginning of his Apostleship from that time, 1 Cor. 15.8. Last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
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(3) Both Barnabas and Saul were Members of the Presbytery, or Bench of Church-Officers at Antioch, for they are reckon'd among the Prophets and Teachers there, v. 1. (4) Before this, Barnabas was sent by the Church at Jerusalem, to confirm the Disciples at Antioch, who, together with Saul, preach'd to them a whole Year, Acts 11. 22-26. (5) After this, and never before, Barnabas is called an Apostle, Acts 14.14.
(3) Both Barnabas and Saul were Members of the Presbytery, or Bench of Church-Officers At Antioch, for they Are reckoned among the prophets and Teachers there, v. 1. (4) Before this, Barnabas was sent by the Church At Jerusalem, to confirm the Disciples At Antioch, who, together with Saul, preached to them a Whole Year, Acts 11. 22-26. (5) After this, and never before, Barnabas is called an Apostle, Acts 14.14.
What then shall we say was the End and Design of it? Will you give me leave to offer my Conjecture about it? What if we should say, That tho' Paul was called to be an Apostle before this, immediately by Christ, Chap. 9. yet he was never ordain'd and set apart by the Officers of the Church till now? For tho' immediately after Christ's appearing to him, Ananias was sent to lay hands on him,
What then shall we say was the End and Design of it? Will you give me leave to offer my Conjecture about it? What if we should say, That though Paul was called to be an Apostle before this, immediately by christ, Chap. 9. yet he was never ordained and Set apart by the Officers of the Church till now? For though immediately After Christ's appearing to him, Ananias was sent to lay hands on him,
yet that was only to restore him to his sight, as the words plainly shew, Acts 9.12. He hath seen in a Vision a Man coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
yet that was only to restore him to his sighed, as the words plainly show, Acts 9.12. He hath seen in a Vision a Man coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sighed.
But I grant that the more received Opinion is, That they were ordain'd before, and that this Separation was to give them a more express and particular Mission to the Gentiles.
But I grant that the more received Opinion is, That they were ordained before, and that this Separation was to give them a more express and particular Mission to the Gentiles.
They were called to the general Office and Work of the Ministry and Apostleship before, this now is a setting them apart more peculiarly for this branch of the Work.
They were called to the general Office and Work of the Ministry and Apostleship before, this now is a setting them apart more peculiarly for this branch of the Work.
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Called they were before, and designed by God to be Preachers to the Gentiles, and now they were publickly inaugurated to that great and eminent Service.
Called they were before, and designed by God to be Preachers to the Gentiles, and now they were publicly inaugurated to that great and eminent Service.
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Well then, Supposing that this was the end of their Separation, from this Example of Ordination upon such a special occasion, I think I may fairly infer,
Well then, Supposing that this was the end of their Separation, from this Exampl of Ordination upon such a special occasion, I think I may fairly infer,
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and further Confirmation of what went before, and not by way of Derogation, Denial, or Renouncing the former Ordination as invalid, may be admitted without any Irregularity, or breach of Gospel-order.
and further Confirmation of what went before, and not by Way of Derogation, Denial, or Renouncing the former Ordination as invalid, may be admitted without any Irregularity, or breach of Gospel order.
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'Tis that that requires Attendance, 1 Tim. 4.13. Paul calls upon Timothy to be instant NONLATINALPHABET, which properly signifies standing to, or over a business;
It's that that requires Attendance, 1 Tim. 4.13. Paul calls upon Timothy to be instant, which properly signifies standing to, or over a business;
and imports Earnestness and Diligence, and that at all times, both in season, and out of season, 2 Tim. 4.2. and therefore requires a Man's presence with his Flock or Charge, and cannot be performed by a Curate or Deputy, Ezek. 44.8. This Work here, was to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles, as was said:
and imports Earnestness and Diligence, and that At all times, both in season, and out of season, 2 Tim. 4.2. and Therefore requires a Man's presence with his Flock or Charge, and cannot be performed by a Curate or Deputy, Ezekiel 44.8. This Work Here, was to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles, as was said:
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and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the Gospel, whereof I was made a Minister according to the Gift of the Grace of God, given unto me by the effectual working of his power:
and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in christ by the Gospel, whereof I was made a Minister according to the Gift of the Grace of God, given unto me by the effectual working of his power:
and to make all Men see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world has been hid in God who created all things by Jesus Christ.
and to make all Men see what is the fellowship of the mystery which from the beginning of the world has been hid in God who created all things by jesus christ.
In the Execution of this Command, here is both the Manner how they executed it; with Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of hands: and the Consequent thereof;
In the Execution of this Command, Here is both the Manner how they executed it; with Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of hands: and the Consequent thereof;
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3. Officers in the Church have Authority from Christ to set apart others. 4. This must be done by Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of hands. I begin with the first.
3. Officers in the Church have authority from christ to Set apart Others. 4. This must be done by Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of hands. I begin with the First.
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There is a general Separation common to all Christians, viz. from Uncleanness and Unholiness, 2 Cor. 6.17. Come out from among them and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing.
There is a general Separation Common to all Christians, viz. from Uncleanness and Unholiness, 2 Cor. 6.17. Come out from among them and be the separate, Says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing.
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Here they are discharged from meddling with any Temporal Rule and Dominion; such as they expected in Christ's Temporal Kingdom. So 1 Pet. 5.3. — not being Lords over God's Heritage.
Here they Are discharged from meddling with any Temporal Rule and Dominion; such as they expected in Christ's Temporal Kingdom. So 1 Pet. 5.3. — not being lords over God's Heritage.
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NONLATINALPHABET; the same word that is used by Matthew. They must be NONLATINALPHABET, Bishoping it over the Lord's Flock, but not NONLATINALPHABET, not Lording it over God's Heritage.
; the same word that is used by Matthew. They must be, Bishopric it over the Lord's Flock, but not, not Lording it over God's Heritage.
1 Pet. 5.2, 3. It is the Observation of Beza upon the word NONLATINALPHABET in my Text, that NONLATINALPHABET vel NONLATINALPHABET nulla fit in Apostolieis scriptis mentio, cum de Ecclesiae politia disseritur;
1 Pet. 5.2, 3. It is the Observation of Beza upon the word in my Text, that vel nulla fit in Apostles Scriptis Mentio, cum de Ecclesiae politia disseritur;
In the Writings of the Apostles there is no mention made of Rulers, when the Government of the Church is spoken of, no nor so much as of Lords (or Masters) that no one should look upon himself as a Lord or Prince of God's Heritage.
In the Writings of the Apostles there is no mention made of Rulers, when the Government of the Church is spoken of, no nor so much as of lords (or Masters) that not one should look upon himself as a Lord or Prince of God's Heritage.
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As on the one hand we must not put asunder what God has joyn'd together (Matt. 19.6.) so neither on the other hand must we joyn together what Christ has put asunder.
As on the one hand we must not put asunder what God has joined together (Matt. 19.6.) so neither on the other hand must we join together what christ has put asunder.
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Even Constantine and some of his Successors continued it, tho' they were Christians and hated Paganism, till at last the Emperor Gratian renounc'd it.
Even Constantine and Some of his Successors continued it, though they were Christians and hated Paganism, till At last the Emperor Gratian renounced it.
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What Officer has not Power and Authority to perform the Duties of his Office? Be he but a Constable, Overseer of the Poor, Surveyor of the High-ways, some Power is annex'd peculiarly to his Office.
What Officer has not Power and authority to perform the Duties of his Office? Be he but a Constable, Overseer of the Poor, Surveyor of the Highways, Some Power is annexed peculiarly to his Office.
Spiritual (1) In respect of the Object, the Soul and Conscience, or Spirit, 1 Cor. 5.5. (2) In respect of the Weapons they make use of in the exercise of this Power;
Spiritual (1) In respect of the Object, the Soul and Conscience, or Spirit, 1 Cor. 5.5. (2) In respect of the Weapons they make use of in the exercise of this Power;
and every high thing that exalts it self against the Knowledge of God, and bringing into Captivity every thought to the Obedience of Christ, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. and on the contrary,
and every high thing that exalts it self against the Knowledge of God, and bringing into Captivity every Thought to the obedience of christ, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. and on the contrary,
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for Edification, and building up in Faith and Holiness (2 Cor. 10.8.) and for the Salvation of the Spirit or Soul, 1 Cor. 5.5. This is all the Power that we claim.
for Edification, and building up in Faith and Holiness (2 Cor. 10.8.) and for the Salvation of the Spirit or Soul, 1 Cor. 5.5. This is all the Power that we claim.
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or taken away from us.) A Power of Binding and Loosing; confer'd first upon Peter, Matt. 16.19. yet not upon him only (see Clark 's Annot. there) but upon the rest also, c. 18.18. A Power of Remitting and Retaining Sins, John 20.23.
or taken away from us.) A Power of Binding and Losing; conferred First upon Peter, Matt. 16.19. yet not upon him only (see Clark is Annot there) but upon the rest also, c. 18.18. A Power of Remitting and Retaining Sins, John 20.23.
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whereby solemn Entrance and Admission into the Church is confer'd, 1 Cor. 12.13. or, To Shut, and Lock the Doors against, i. e. to keep out such as are unfit.
whereby solemn Entrance and Admission into the Church is conferred, 1 Cor. 12.13. or, To Shut, and Lock the Doors against, i. e. to keep out such as Are unfit.
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Authority to inflict Church-Censures, and thereby to exclude or cast out Scandalous and Impenitent Sinners, who discover themselves to be rotten Members,
authority to inflict Church censures, and thereby to exclude or cast out Scandalous and Impenitent Sinners, who discover themselves to be rotten Members,
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or at least labouring under some such dangerous Disease as requires Sharpness (2 Cor. 13.10.) and a Rod (1 Cor. 4.21.) and to be purged out (1 Cor. 5.7.) and put away from among them, v. 13. 2 Cor. 10.6.
or At least labouring under Some such dangerous Disease as requires Sharpness (2 Cor. 13.10.) and a Rod (1 Cor. 4.21.) and to be purged out (1 Cor. 5.7.) and put away from among them, v. 13. 2 Cor. 10.6.
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and restore to the Communion of the Church again 2 Cor. 2.7. But in case they continue Obstinate, Impenitent and Incorrigible, then to retain their Sins still,
and restore to the Communion of the Church again 2 Cor. 2.7. But in case they continue Obstinate, Impenitent and Incorrigible, then to retain their Sins still,
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Now, Whether this Power may be called Jurisdiction (which Grotius vehemently deems, and pleads stiffly against, de Imperio Sum. Potest. c. 9.) is not material as to the thing it self,
Now, Whither this Power may be called Jurisdiction (which Grotius vehemently deems, and pleads stiffly against, de Imperial Sum. Potest. c. 9.) is not material as to the thing it self,
or only its Officers, as the Presbyterians assert? And likewise, Whether all Ministers have originally an equal share of Church-Power? Are weighty and noble Questions, which I cannot stand to determine now.
or only its Officers, as the Presbyterians assert? And likewise, Whither all Ministers have originally an equal share of Church power? are weighty and noble Questions, which I cannot stand to determine now.
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(Reading, Exhortation, &c. ) And suitable hereunto was the Practise of the Twelve, Acts 6.4. We will give our selves continually to Prayer, and to the Ministry of the Word.
(Reading, Exhortation, etc.) And suitable hereunto was the practice of the Twelve, Acts 6.4. We will give our selves continually to Prayer, and to the Ministry of the Word.
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And the Apostle proves this Point by the case of other Callings, or at least by an Example taken from Souldiers, 2 Tim. 2.4. No Man that Wars, intangles himself with the Affairs of this Life, that he may please him who has chosen him to be a Souldier.
And the Apostle Proves this Point by the case of other Callings, or At least by an Exampl taken from Soldiers, 2 Tim. 2.4. No Man that Wars, intangles himself with the Affairs of this Life, that he may please him who has chosen him to be a Soldier.
to teach them, and in them all Successive Ministers of holy things, that they ought so intirely to give themselves to the Service of God, that they ought to renounce all Expressions of natural Affection,
to teach them, and in them all Successive Ministers of holy things, that they ought so entirely to give themselves to the Service of God, that they ought to renounce all Expressions of natural Affection,
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Obj. But may some say, notwithstanding this Separation in the Text, Paul after this, wrought with his hands in a Mechanick Trade, Acts 18.3. Ans. To this I have several things to reply.
Object But may Some say, notwithstanding this Separation in the Text, Paul After this, wrought with his hands in a Mechanic Trade, Acts 18.3. Ans. To this I have several things to reply.
Whatsoever a Man does in any Imployment, he should do it with all his might, ( Eccl. 9.10.) but all his might can't be laid out about two things at once so different.
Whatsoever a Man does in any Employment, he should do it with all his might, (Ecclesiastes 9.10.) but all his might can't be laid out about two things At once so different.
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The whole Stream can't run in two distinct Channels. The Work of a Minister is compar'd to that of a Plow-man, Luke 9.62. and as he that looks back is unfit for the Kingdom of God;
The Whole Stream can't run in two distinct Channels. The Work of a Minister is compared to that of a Plowman, Lycia 9.62. and as he that looks back is unfit for the Kingdom of God;
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A Plow-man should not Plow with an Oxe and an Ass together, Deut. 22.20. nor mingle divers sorts of Seed, Lev. 19.19. This is the ordinary standing Rule.
A Plowman should not Blow with an Ox and an Ass together, Deuteronomy 22.20. nor mingle diverse sorts of Seed, Lev. 19.19. This is the ordinary standing Rule.
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Nothing can be plainer than this out of these words, I have called them, saith the Holy Ghost, to such a work, but do you separate them. Whatsoever a Call from God is,
Nothing can be plainer than this out of these words, I have called them, Says the Holy Ghost, to such a work, but do you separate them. Whatsoever a Call from God is,
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But he'll honour his own Institutions, and maintain the Credit and Authority of his Officers; for which reason he sends Cornelius to Peter to be instructed by him, Acts 10.5. and he sends Ananias to Saul, to tell him what he should do, Acts 9.11.
But he'll honour his own Institutions, and maintain the Credit and authority of his Officers; for which reason he sends Cornelius to Peter to be instructed by him, Acts 10.5. and he sends Ananias to Saul, to tell him what he should do, Acts 9.11.
others make use of the Election or Call of the People for their Warrant; but neither of these have any Foundation in Scripture, as the next Head will evince:
Others make use of the Election or Call of the People for their Warrant; but neither of these have any Foundation in Scripture, as the next Head will evince:
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You see by what steps I proceed: (1) Ministers must be set apart. (2) A Call from God is not sufficient without a Separation by Man. (3) This Separation must be performed by Church-Officers, who are authorized by Christ hereunto.
You see by what steps I proceed: (1) Ministers must be Set apart. (2) A Call from God is not sufficient without a Separation by Man. (3) This Separation must be performed by Church-Officers, who Are authorized by christ hereunto.
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The former plead for and insist upon something more, viz. That Ordination must be performed by Officers of a Superior Order or Degree to those in the Text:
The former plead for and insist upon something more, viz. That Ordination must be performed by Officers of a Superior Order or Degree to those in the Text:
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That it should be done by Scripture-bishops, i.e. Presbyters, I willingly grant: But the Necessity of the Concurrence of a Diocesan Bishop, is that which we deny:
That it should be done by Scripture-bishops, i.e. Presbyters, I willingly grant: But the Necessity of the Concurrence of a Diocesan Bishop, is that which we deny:
So that the great Question is this, Whether it be absolutely necessary to the firm and sufficient Ordination of a Minister, that it be perform'd by the Concurrence, Consent, Assistance and Approbation of a Diocesan Bishop? or,
So that the great Question is this, Whither it be absolutely necessary to the firm and sufficient Ordination of a Minister, that it be performed by the Concurrence, Consent, Assistance and Approbation of a Diocesan Bishop? or,
Whether Ordination perform'd by a company of Presbyters, be not Valid, Firm and Sufficient, tho' there be no Diocesan Bishop among them? Some high Church-men hold the former, That the Concurrence of a Diocesan Bishop is absolutely necessary;
Whither Ordination performed by a company of Presbyters, be not Valid, Firm and Sufficient, though there be no Diocesan Bishop among them? some high Churchmen hold the former, That the Concurrence of a Diocesan Bishop is absolutely necessary;
And hereupon, at that notable Revolution upon the Restauration of King Charles II. our Bishops would have all those to be re-ordain'd, that were ordaia'd by Presbyters, during the absence of the Bishops,
And hereupon, At that notable Revolution upon the Restauration of King Charles II our Bishops would have all those to be reordained, that were ordaiaed by Presbyters, during the absence of the Bishops,
But that Ordination, perform'd only by a company of Presbyters, without a Diocesan Bishop, is firm and sufficient, I shall prove by Scripture, which is the only Rule we profess to walk by,
But that Ordination, performed only by a company of Presbyters, without a Diocesan Bishop, is firm and sufficient, I shall prove by Scripture, which is the only Rule we profess to walk by,
(1) We have Scripture-Examples of Ordination perform'd by Presbyters alone viz. (1) This of my Text, where you may observe, both the Work that was done;
(1) We have Scriptural examples of Ordination performed by Presbyters alone viz. (1) This of my Text, where you may observe, both the Work that was done;
It was Ordination, perform'd by Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of hands, whereby Barnabas and Saul were separated and set a-part for their Ministerial Imployment:
It was Ordination, performed by Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of hands, whereby Barnabas and Saul were separated and Set apart for their Ministerial Employment:
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if we take our measures either from Scripture or all Antiquity, (bating the Preparatives thereto, which are not of this Consideration ▪) Tho' some make Ordination less (as we shall hear anon) yet none make it more.
if we take our measures either from Scripture or all Antiquity, (bating the Preparatives thereto, which Are not of this Consideration ▪) Though Some make Ordination less (as we shall hear anon) yet none make it more.
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who they were that were commanded by the Holy Ghost to ordain Barnabas and Saul; why, they were the Prophets and Teachers here at Antioch, v. 1. i.e. Such as did not only instruct the People,
who they were that were commanded by the Holy Ghost to ordain Barnabas and Saul; why, they were the prophets and Teachers Here At Antioch, v. 1. i.e. Such as did not only instruct the People,
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and expound the Scriptures, but had also the Prophetick Spirit, and were partakers of Revelations, saith Dr. Lightfoot, Harmony of the New Testament, p. 93. These then,
and expound the Scriptures, but had also the Prophetic Spirit, and were partakers of Revelations, Says Dr. Lightfoot, Harmony of the New Testament, p. 93. These then,
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and therefore they have power to ordain, and their Ordination is Valid and Sufficient. (2) Another instance is of Timothy, who was ordain'd by the Presbytery, 1 Tim. 4.14. Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
and Therefore they have power to ordain, and their Ordination is Valid and Sufficient. (2) another instance is of Timothy, who was ordained by the Presbytery, 1 Tim. 4.14. Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
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This is generally granted both by Pretestants and Papists (except a few high Church-men of late) that the words [ Bishop ] and [ Presbyter ] are used promiscuously in Scripture for the same Persons, or Persons in the same Office.
This is generally granted both by Protestants and Papists (except a few high Churchmen of late) that the words [ Bishop ] and [ Presbyter ] Are used promiscuously in Scripture for the same Persons, or Persons in the same Office.
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Convenit inter omnes in Apostolorum aetate inter Episcopos & Presbyteros nullum discrimen fuisse, saith Cassand. Consult. Art. 14. It is agreed among all, that in the Apostles times there was no difference between Bishops and Presbyters.
Convenit inter omnes in Apostolorum Age inter Episcopos & Presbyters nullum discrimen Fuisse, Says Cassandra. Consult. Art. 14. It is agreed among all, that in the Apostles times there was no difference between Bishops and Presbyters.
But that you may not take it upon trust, but may see with your own Eyes, I shall make it plain to you by comparing two or three places of Scripture together.
But that you may not take it upon trust, but may see with your own Eyes, I shall make it plain to you by comparing two or three places of Scripture together.
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Look into Acts 20.17, 18. From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the Elders (or Presbyters) of the Church and when they were come to him, he said unto them.
Look into Acts 20.17, 18. From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the Elders (or Presbyters) of the Church and when they were come to him, he said unto them.
Now look into v. 28. and there he tells them, That the Holy Ghost has made them Over-seers, NONLATINALPHABET Bishops. These Presbyters were Bishops. Again, Look into Tit. 1.5. I left thee in Crete to ordain Elders (Presbyters) in every City. Then v. 7. For a Bishop must he blameless;
Now look into v. 28. and there he tells them, That the Holy Ghost has made them Overseers, Bishops. These Presbyters were Bishops. Again, Look into Tit. 1.5. I left thee in Crete to ordain Elders (Presbyters) in every city. Then v. 7. For a Bishop must he blameless;
Presbyters were made Over-seers or Bishops by the Holy Ghost in the Acts: Treating of the Ordination of Presbyters, he lays down the Qualifications of Bishops, in Titus: the Elders or Presbyters are commanded to exercise the Office of a Bishop in Peter; Therefore Presbyters are Scripture-Bishops, and consequently may ordain;
Presbyters were made Overseers or Bishops by the Holy Ghost in the Acts: Treating of the Ordination of Presbyters, he lays down the Qualifications of Bishops, in Titus: the Elders or Presbyters Are commanded to exercise the Office of a Bishop in Peter; Therefore Presbyters Are Scripture-Bishops, and consequently may ordain;
But because Antiquity is so much insisted upon by some in this case (as King Charles the First ask'd Archb. Ʋsher in the Isle of Wight, Where he found in Antiquity, That Presbyters alone ordain'd any? ) therefore I shall not decline dealing with them at this Weapon;
But Because Antiquity is so much insisted upon by Some in this case (as King Charles the First asked Archbishop Ʋsher in the Isle of Wight, Where he found in Antiquity, That Presbyters alone ordained any?) Therefore I shall not decline dealing with them At this Weapon;
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The first is a Passage of the renowned Archb. Ʋsher, as it is related by Mr. Baxter, both in his Life, p. 206. and in his Disput. of Church-Government, p. 216. The passage is this, I ask'd him (Archb. Ʋsher ) his Judgment about the Validity of Presbyterian Ordination; which he asserted;
The First is a Passage of the renowned Archbishop Ʋsher, as it is related by Mr. Baxter, both in his Life, p. 206. and in his Dispute of Church-Government, p. 216. The passage is this, I asked him (Archbishop Ʋsher) his Judgement about the Validity of Presbyterian Ordination; which he asserted;
and told me, That the King ask'd him at the Isle of Wight, Where ever he found in Antiquity, that Presbyters alone ordain'd any? And that he answered, I can shew your Majesty more;
and told me, That the King asked him At the Isle of Wight, Where ever he found in Antiquity, that Presbyters alone ordained any? And that he answered, I can show your Majesty more;
even where Presbyters alone successively ordain'd Bishops, and instanc'd in Jerom 's words, Epist. ad Evagr. of the Presbyters of Alexandria, choosing and making their own Bishops, from the days of Mark till Heraclas and Dionysius.
even where Presbyters alone successively ordained Bishops, and instanced in Jerome is words, Epistle and Evagrius of the Presbyters of Alexandria, choosing and making their own Bishops, from the days of Mark till Heraclas and Dionysius.
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and that after Episcopal Government was setled, yet Ordination by Presbyters was lookt on as valid, Iren. p. 379, &c. and then in another place, p. 273. he quotes that very passage of Jerom, which A. Bish. Ʋsher had done, Nam & Alexandria a Marco Evangelista usque ad Heraclam & Dionysium Episcopos, Presbyteri semper unum ex se electum in excelsiori gradu collocatum, Episcopum nominabant, quomodo si exercitus Imperatorem faciat;
and that After Episcopal Government was settled, yet Ordination by Presbyters was looked on as valid, Iren p. 379, etc. and then in Another place, p. 273. he quotes that very passage of Jerome, which A. Bish. Ʋsher had done, Nam & Alexandria a Mark Evangelist usque ad Heraclam & Dionysium Episcopos, Presbyteries semper Unum ex se electum in excelsiori Grade collocatum, Bishop nominabant, quomodo si Exercitus Imperatorem Faciat;
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since, as you have seen, we have good ground and warrant for it, both from Scripture, and from Antiquity. To which might be added the Consent of all Reformed Churches: but that I must hasten.
since, as you have seen, we have good ground and warrant for it, both from Scripture, and from Antiquity. To which might be added the Consent of all Reformed Churches: but that I must hasten.
yet would allow Ordination in the Church of Rome (though their Bishops be so far from being the true Ministers of Christ, that they are the Slaves and Limbs of Antichrist;
yet would allow Ordination in the Church of Room (though their Bishops be so Far from being the true Ministers of christ, that they Are the Slaves and Limbs of Antichrist;
though their Ordination be attended with so many Fopperies and Superstitious Ceremonies, and though the persons be never so unfit) yet because one that has the Title of a Bishop has a hand in it,
though their Ordination be attended with so many Fopperies and Superstitious Ceremonies, and though the Persons be never so unfit) yet Because one that has the Title of a Bishop has a hand in it,
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or Surveyor of the High-ways, or any other thing whatsoever that hath the Nature of an Office in the Commonwealth, that a bare qualification and ability for it doth inable a Man to take upon him the discharge of it.
or Surveyor of the Highways, or any other thing whatsoever that hath the Nature of an Office in the Commonwealth, that a bore qualification and ability for it does inable a Man to take upon him the discharge of it.
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Much less then should it be so in the Church, where all things should be most regular and orderly, 1 Cor. 14.40. and where the least miscarriage is dangerous, Levit. 10.1. 1 Cor. 11.30.
Much less then should it be so in the Church, where all things should be most regular and orderly, 1 Cor. 14.40. and where the least miscarriage is dangerous, Levit. 10.1. 1 Cor. 11.30.
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Hence even Christ himself, tho' fill'd with Wisdom, when but a Child ( Luke 2.40.) in whom were hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, Col. 2.3. yet did not thrust himself into the Office of a Priest, till called as Aaron, as the Apostle observes, Heb. 5.5.
Hence even christ himself, though filled with Wisdom, when but a Child (Lycia 2.40.) in whom were hidden all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge, Col. 2.3. yet did not thrust himself into the Office of a Priest, till called as Aaron, as the Apostle observes, Hebrew 5.5.
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but was actually put into it, and setled in it by Moses, Levit. 8. and 9. So Christ was not only call'd by an immediate voice from God the Father, Matth. 3.17 but was Anointed,
but was actually put into it, and settled in it by Moses, Levit. 8. and 9. So christ was not only called by an immediate voice from God the Father, Matthew 3.17 but was Anointed,
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Wheupon the Apostle lays down this General Rue, Heb. 5.4. No man takes (viz. legally and duly) NONLATINALPHABET, any honour or office (whatsoever his parts and abilities be) but he that is called of God.
Upon the Apostle lays down this General Rue, Hebrew 5.4. No man Takes (viz. legally and duly), any honour or office (whatsoever his parts and abilities be) but he that is called of God.
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And thus much is generally granted by all, except a few self-conceited persons that think better of themselves than any body else doth, and so turn Self-ordainers.
And thus much is generally granted by all, except a few self-conceited Persons that think better of themselves than any body Else does, and so turn Self-ordainers.
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But, if every Phaeton that thinks himself able, may be permitted to drive the Charriot of the Sun, no wonder if the World be set on fire, saith Mr. Vines. Well then, Gifts won't serve turn.
But, if every Phaeton that thinks himself able, may be permitted to drive the Chariot of the Sun, no wonder if the World be Set on fire, Says Mr. Vines. Well then, Gifts won't serve turn.
NONLATINALPHABET. The word frequently signifies to authorize, or invest with authority; as Matth. 24.45, 47. and 25.23. Act. 7.10, 27, 35. and is translated to Ordain, Tit. 1.5. I left thee in Crete, that thou shouldst — Ordain Elders in every City.
. The word frequently signifies to authorise, or invest with Authority; as Matthew 24.45, 47. and 25.23. Act. 7.10, 27, 35. and is translated to Ordain, Tit. 1.5. I left thee in Crete, that thou Shouldst — Ordain Elders in every city.
This the Apostles reserv'd to themselves, as belonging to them; to appoint, ordain, authorize. Only Nomination and Election was the Disciples work, Ordination was the Apostles.
This the Apostles reserved to themselves, as belonging to them; to appoint, ordain, authorise. Only Nomination and Election was the Disciples work, Ordination was the Apostles.
And mark it, this work that they were here Ordain'd unto, was a work of an inferior nature to the Ministry, viz. Serving of Tables, v. 2. Now if they might not take upon 'em, without the special Investiture and Admission of the Apostles, much less might they have undertaken the work of the Ministry without it.
And mark it, this work that they were Here Ordained unto, was a work of an inferior nature to the Ministry, viz. Serving of Tables, v. 2. Now if they might not take upon they, without the special Investiture and Admission of the Apostles, much less might they have undertaken the work of the Ministry without it.
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3. Now I proceed to the last Head of Discourse, concerning the Manner of this Separation, or Ordination, that it must be done by Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of Hands.
3. Now I proceed to the last Head of Discourse, Concerning the Manner of this Separation, or Ordination, that it must be done by Fasting, Prayer, and Imposition of Hands.
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Therefore to clear that, I shall shew as briefly as I can, (1) The Original, (2) The Necessity. (3) The Ʋse of it in this case, (4.) Whose hands are to be Impos'd.
Therefore to clear that, I shall show as briefly as I can, (1) The Original, (2) The Necessity. (3) The Ʋse of it in this case, (4.) Whose hands Are to be Imposed.
The first place where it was us'd for a setting apart, or Ordaining to an Office, is Num. 8.10. Thou shalt bring the Levites before the Lord, and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites, and then v. 14. Thus shalt thou separate the Levites from among the children of Israel.
The First place where it was used for a setting apart, or Ordaining to an Office, is Num. 8.10. Thou shalt bring the Levites before the Lord, and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites, and then v. 14. Thus shalt thou separate the Levites from among the children of Israel.
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and this was directed to be done by the children of Israel: which cannot possibly be meant of the whole Congregation (that was impracticable) and therefore must be understood only of some of 'em:
and this was directed to be done by the children of Israel: which cannot possibly be meant of the Whole Congregation (that was impracticable) and Therefore must be understood only of Some of they:
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Some understand 'em of the Princes and Chiefs of each Tribe, who by this Ceremony signify'd their intire resignation and dedication of them to God's Service.
some understand they of the Princes and Chiefs of each Tribe, who by this Ceremony signified their entire resignation and dedication of them to God's Service.
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But I rather think it must be meant of the First-born (who supplied the place of the Priests before) in whose stead the Levites were taken, v. 16-18. For they (the Levites) are wholly given unto me from among the Children of Israel:
But I rather think it must be meant of the Firstborn (who supplied the place of the Priests before) in whose stead the Levites were taken, v. 16-18. For they (the Levites) Are wholly given unto me from among the Children of Israel:
to note, his laying his Sins upon it, and offering it up in his own stead So here, The Levites being taken instead of the First-born, To whom did it more properly belong to lay their hands on them, than to the First-born?
to note, his laying his Sins upon it, and offering it up in his own stead So Here, The Levites being taken instead of the Firstborn, To whom did it more properly belong to lay their hands on them, than to the Firstborn?
Yea not only so, but the whole Work of the Ministry is couch'd under this Expression, Heb. 6.2. as the most judicious and solid Interpreters do understand it.
Yea not only so, but the Whole Work of the Ministry is couched under this Expression, Hebrew 6.2. as the most judicious and solid Interpreters do understand it.
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tho' there be such plain Scripture-warrant for it, as you have seen. 3. The next thing to be spoken unto, is the Ʋse of this Ceremony. It serves for divers Ends.
though there be such plain Scriptural warrant for it, as you have seen. 3. The next thing to be spoken unto, is the Ʋse of this Ceremony. It serves for diverse Ends.
they were hereby separated to the Work of the Ministry among the Gentiles. So it was with Timothy, 1 Tim. 4.14. Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
they were hereby separated to the Work of the Ministry among the Gentiles. So it was with Timothy, 1 Tim. 4.14. Neglect not the Gift that is in thee, which was given thee by Prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the Presbytery.
as it was used in the Old Testament for this End, Numb. 8.10, &c. (4) It's used as an Authoritative and Ministerial Benediction of the Person ordain'd;
as it was used in the Old Testament for this End, Numb. 8.10, etc. (4) It's used as an Authoritative and Ministerial Benediction of the Person ordained;
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as it was used by Jacob, Gen. 48.14. and by Christ in his Blessing and Praying over the little Children, Matt. 9.15. 4. Whose Hands are to be imposed? Not the Hands of any of the People;
as it was used by Jacob, Gen. 48.14. and by christ in his Blessing and Praying over the little Children, Matt. 9.15. 4. Whose Hands Are to be imposed? Not the Hands of any of the People;
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Nothing like a Proof is alledg'd, but only that place, Numb. 8.10. but that must needs be meant of the First-born, who were the Priests in each Family; as I shew'd even now. No;
Nothing like a Proof is alleged, but only that place, Numb. 8.10. but that must needs be meant of the Firstborn, who were the Priests in each Family; as I showed even now. No;
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Ex hoc loco manifestum, eosdem dici & suisse Episcopos, qui dicebantur & erant Presbyteri, alias nulla foret in Textu Apostolico connectio, quam tamen particula NONLATINALPHABET [ NONLATINALPHABET ] diserte ponit. Quae enim NONLATINALPHABET haec foret, Illi constituendi sunt Fresbyteri qui sunt sine crimine, quia Episcopum (cujus Officium, potestas, Jurisdictio & gradus differt a Presbyterio) oportet esse sine crimine? Ger. de Min. Eccles. From this place it is manifest, that the same Persons were both called and were Bishops, who were called and were Presbyters: Otherwise there would be no Connection in the Apostles Discourse; which yet the causal Particle [ for ] expresly asserts. For what coherence would this be, They are to be made Presbyters who are blameless, because a Bishop (whose Office, Power, Jurisdiction and Degree, is different from that of a Presbyter) ought to be blameless?
Ex hoc loco Manifest, eosdem dici & suisse Episcopos, qui dicebantur & Erant Presbyteries, alias nulla foret in Textu Apostolico connectio, quam tamen Particula [ ] diserte Ponit. Quae enim haec foret, Illi constituendi sunt Fresbyteri qui sunt sine crimine, quia Bishop (cujus Officium, potestas, Jurisdiction & gradus Differt a Presbytery) oportet esse sine crimine? Ger. de Min. Eccles. From this place it is manifest, that the same Persons were both called and were Bishops, who were called and were Presbyters: Otherwise there would be no Connection in the Apostles Discourse; which yet the causal Particle [ for ] expressly asserts. For what coherence would this be, They Are to be made Presbyters who Are blameless, Because a Bishop (whose Office, Power, Jurisdiction and Degree, is different from that of a Presbyter) ought to be blameless?
The Greek word NONLATINALPHABET is often taken, not only for the Grace by which we are fitted for an Office, but for an Office to wich Men thro' Grace are fitted.
The Greek word is often taken, not only for the Grace by which we Are fitted for an Office, but for an Office to which Men through Grace Are fitted.
In such Churches where there are no Elders, Imposition of Hands may be perform'd by some of the Brethren chosen by the Church thereunto. Platform of Church-Discipline, c. 9.
In such Churches where there Are no Elders, Imposition of Hands may be performed by Some of the Brothers chosen by the Church thereunto. Platform of Church discipline, c. 9.
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