Spiritual salt: or, A sermon on Matth. 5.13. Ye are the salt of the earth- preached in Whitchurch at an ordination of five ministers, Febr.20.1649. By Tho. Porter, M.A. minister of the Gospel there.
He comes like Noah's Dove, with an Olive-branch of Peace in his mouth, or rather imitates David, who begins his Psalmes with the Description of a Blessed man;
He comes like Noah's Dove, with an Olive-branch of Peace in his Mouth, or rather imitates David, who begins his Psalms with the Description of a Blessed man;
Thus like a skilful Artist he first propounds the end, [ Happinesse ] from vers. 3. to 13. and then prescribes the way, [ Holinesse ] and that under a threefold metaphor. 1. Of Salt, vers. 13. 2. Of Light, vers. 14. 3. Of a Candle, vers. 15. From the coherence something may be noted briefly by the way.
Thus like a skilful Artist he First propounds the end, [ Happiness ] from vers. 3. to 13. and then prescribes the Way, [ Holiness ] and that under a threefold metaphor. 1. Of Salt, vers. 13. 2. Of Light, vers. 14. 3. Of a Candle, vers. 15. From the coherence something may be noted briefly by the Way.
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But what is holinesse, but happinesse inchoate? and what is happinesse, but holinesse consummate? They say, there is a natural desire in men to be happy.
But what is holiness, but happiness inchoate? and what is happiness, but holiness consummate? They say, there is a natural desire in men to be happy.
What need they care for an Earthquake, who are the Salt of the Earth? or the darknesse of this world, who are the Light of the World? The greater dignity, the greater duty, 1 Tim. 3. 1. — A good work. The Ministry of the Word is a work, there is the duty;
What need they care for an Earthquake, who Are the Salt of the Earth? or the darkness of this world, who Are the Light of the World? The greater dignity, the greater duty, 1 Tim. 3. 1. — A good work. The Ministry of the Word is a work, there is the duty;
But I come to the Text, which (were I pleased with crumbling of a Text,) I might divide into these parts, 1. The Subject, [ Ye ] 2. The Copulate, [ Are ] 3. The Predicate, [ Salt ] 4. The Extent or Object thereof, [ Earth ] Ye are the Salt of the Earth.
But I come to the Text, which (were I pleased with crumbling of a Text,) I might divide into these parts, 1. The Subject, [ You ] 2. The Copulate, [ are ] 3. The Predicate, [ Salt ] 4. The Extent or Object thereof, [ Earth ] You Are the Salt of the Earth.
Ye ] Some perhaps may say to me, as the Eunuch said to Philip, Acts 8 34. I pray thee of whom speaks the Prophet this? so of whom doth the great Prophet of his Church speak this? Its certain of the Apostles;
You ] some perhaps may say to me, as the Eunuch said to Philip, Acts 8 34. I pray thee of whom speaks the Prophet this? so of whom does the great Prophet of his Church speak this? Its certain of the Apostles;
Papists would have it said to the Apostles as Ministers, and so sacrilegiously rob the people of the Cup. Most Expositors whom I have met with, understand this of the Apostles as Ministers;
Papists would have it said to the Apostles as Ministers, and so sacrilegiously rob the people of the Cup. Most Expositors whom I have met with, understand this of the Apostles as Ministers;
For 1. Those Beatitudes are common to all the Disciples of Iesus Christ. 2. The Expression in the two uses immediately preceding, concern all Christians who suffer for the truth. 3. Its very clear, that the same persons who are called here, The Salt of the Earth, are called The Light of the World, vers. 14. which is the property and praise of all Christians, Phil. 2. 15. — Ye shine as Lights in the World;
For 1. Those Beatitudes Are Common to all the Disciples of Iesus christ. 2. The Expression in the two uses immediately preceding, concern all Christians who suffer for the truth. 3. Its very clear, that the same Persons who Are called Here, The Salt of the Earth, Are called The Light of the World, vers. 14. which is the property and praise of all Christians, Philip 2. 15. — You shine as Lights in the World;
and so Justin Martyr accordingly, Look what the soul is in the body, that are Christians in the world. 4. To put all out of doubt, that which is here said of Salt, is spoken to the multitude, Luke 14. 25. And there went great multitudes with him,
and so Justin Martyr accordingly, Look what the soul is in the body, that Are Christians in the world. 4. To put all out of doubt, that which is Here said of Salt, is spoken to the multitude, Lycia 14. 25. And there went great Multitudes with him,
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and he turned and said ƲNTO THEM, — vers. 34. — If the Salt hath lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? Though I think without wronging the Text, it may be understood generally of Christians or the Disciples of Christ,
and he turned and said ƲNTO THEM, — vers. 34. — If the Salt hath lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? Though I think without wronging the Text, it may be understood generally of Christians or the Disciples of christ,
by my calling ye are set apart, as some expound it, or, ye ought to be the Salt of the Earth, (as Pareus,) for here Christ instructs the Apostles in the execution of their Ministerial Function. Salt ] NONLATINALPHABET.
by my calling you Are Set apart, as Some expound it, or, you ought to be the Salt of the Earth, (as Pareus,) for Here christ instructs the Apostles in the execution of their Ministerial Function. Salt ].
ye are to put forth the vigour and vertue, the power and property, the efficacy and excellency of Salt, as you shall hear anon more fully. Of the Earth ] i. e.
you Are to put forth the vigour and virtue, the power and property, the efficacy and excellency of Salt, as you shall hear anon more Fully. Of the Earth ] i. e.
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Nothing is more frequent in Scripture, 1 Kings 10. 24. All the earth sought to Solomon, — And so it seems to hold forth some Priviledge peculiar to the Apostles,
Nothing is more frequent in Scripture, 1 Kings 10. 24. All the earth sought to Solomon, — And so it seems to hold forth Some Privilege peculiar to the Apostles,
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and a distinction between the Ministry of the Prophets and of the Apostles, q. d They were the Salt of a poor patch of ground, a corner of the world, viz. Judaea, But you are the Salt of the Earth:
and a distinction between the Ministry of the prophets and of the Apostles, q. worser They were the Salt of a poor patch of ground, a corner of the world, viz. Judaea, But you Are the Salt of the Earth:
But as the words are restrained to Christs Ministers, so they hold out that they are to season the minds of them, who savour earthly things, (as Bed. observs) The difference (if any) is not much.
But as the words Are restrained to Christ Ministers, so they hold out that they Are to season the minds of them, who savour earthly things, (as Bed observs) The difference (if any) is not much.
as to the seasoning quality of Salt. 2. The holy Scripture is the primary instrument. 3. The Ministers of Christ are the secondary instrument, and so here.
as to the seasoning quality of Salt. 2. The holy Scripture is the primary Instrument. 3. The Ministers of christ Are the secondary Instrument, and so Here.
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3. Wherein? Answ. 1. Inrespect of Purity of Doctrine, dispensing aright both Law and Gospel; (as there is occasion) to the people, i. e. (as Theophilact) notes by instruction and reprehension, distinguishing between the precious and the vile.
3. Wherein? Answer 1. In respect of Purity of Doctrine, dispensing aright both Law and Gospel; (as there is occasion) to the people, i. e. (as Theophilact) notes by instruction and reprehension, distinguishing between the precious and the vile.
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They therefore are to be ensamples to the flock, 1 Pet. 5. 3. Sapientiâ docere — moribus edificare, (as Austin speaks) to preach both by Doctrine and Life.
They Therefore Are to be ensamples to the flock, 1 Pet. 5. 3. Sapientiâ docere — moribus edificare, (as Austin speaks) to preach both by Doctrine and Life.
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but to remind us of the Covenant which we have made, and wherein we have ingaged our selves to an hearty endeavour after incorruption in life and conversation.
but to remind us of the Covenant which we have made, and wherein we have engaged our selves to an hearty endeavour After incorruption in life and Conversation.
The Spirit in the Gospel-Ministry of the Apostles, convinced the world of sin, of righteousnesse, and of judgment, John 16. 8. 2. Because of the purging quality, Salt (we know) scoureth and cleanseth;
The Spirit in the Gospel ministry of the Apostles, convinced the world of since, of righteousness, and of judgement, John 16. 8. 2. Because of the purging quality, Salt (we know) scoureth and Cleanseth;
So Christ clenseth his Church — by the Word, Eph. 5. 26. The Disciples themselves were clean by the Word, which Christ spake to them, Iohn 15. 3. How may a young man cleanse his way,
So christ Cleanseth his Church — by the Word, Ephesians 5. 26. The Disciples themselves were clean by the Word, which christ spoke to them, John 15. 3. How may a young man cleanse his Way,
Mark, its a Covenant of Salt, and not a Covenant of Sand. Godly and learned Master Bolton mentions some texts of Scripture, of which (he thinks) we shall not understand the genuine meaning, till the day of judgement, to which I may boldly adde, Mark 9. 49. For every one shall be salted with fire,
Mark, its a Covenant of Salt, and not a Covenant of Sand. Godly and learned Master Bolton mentions Some texts of Scripture, of which (he thinks) we shall not understand the genuine meaning, till the day of judgement, to which I may boldly add, Mark 9. 49. For every one shall be salted with fire,
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If the words relate to the damned, they shew the perpetuity of their torments, because every one, i. e. of THEM shall be salted with the fire of hell, i. e. They shall burn as fuel in the fire,
If the words relate to the damned, they show the perpetuity of their torments, Because every one, i. e. of THEM shall be salted with the fire of hell, i. e. They shall burn as fuel in the fire,
and yet be preserved as flesh or fish pickled in Salt; and so the particle And is not copulative but comparative, sc. and i. e. as every sacrifice in the Law was to be salted with Salt. And what is more frequent in Scripture,
and yet be preserved as Flesh or Fish pickled in Salt; and so the particle And is not copulative but comparative, sc. and i. e. as every sacrifice in the Law was to be salted with Salt. And what is more frequent in Scripture,
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then to term people slain or destroyed, by the name of a z Sacrifice? or if the words relate to vers. 47. then they seem to be an argument to perswade the plucking out of an offending eye,
then to term people slave or destroyed, by the name of a z Sacrifice? or if the words relate to vers. 47. then they seem to be an argument to persuade the plucking out of an offending eye,
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The phrase to salt with fire, is no more improper then to baptize or wash with fire, Mat. 3. 11. whatsoever the sense is, all agree, the words hold out the preserving property of Salt; — So Ministers preserve people from rotting in sin,
The phrase to salt with fire, is no more improper then to baptise or wash with fire, Mathew 3. 11. whatsoever the sense is, all agree, the words hold out the preserving property of Salt; — So Ministers preserve people from rotting in since,
Salt makes meat pleasant to the palat, it renders it savoury? Thus when Elisha threw Salt into the spring, the water became savoury, 2 Kings 2. 21. though I confesse that proceeded not from the natural property of Salt, but from the supernatural power of God,
Salt makes meat pleasant to the palate, it renders it savoury? Thus when Elisha threw Salt into the spring, the water became savoury, 2 Kings 2. 21. though I confess that proceeded not from the natural property of Salt, but from the supernatural power of God,
yet that refers to Gospel times, Ez. 43. 24. the Priest shall cast salt on the offerings, &c. — So people came to savour spiritual things, Rom. 8. 5.:
yet that refers to Gospel times, Ezra 43. 24. the Priest shall cast salt on the offerings, etc. — So people Come to savour spiritual things, Rom. 8. 5.:
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and the grace of Christs spirit, Iob 6. 6. Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egge? And some think that Sycomore tree, Luke 19. 4. is so called because of its unsavoury fruit.
and the grace of Christ Spirit, Job 6. 6. Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg? And Some think that Sycomore tree, Lycia 19. 4. is so called Because of its unsavoury fruit.
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This, man hath from Adams sinne, Psal. 14. 3. — They are altogether become filthy, (or stinking, as it is in the Original.) which word (as Piscator notes) is used but once more in the Scripture, viz. Iob 15. 16. How much more abominable and filthy is man, — Its observed to my hand, that it holds forth, that mans nature,
This, man hath from Adams sin, Psalm 14. 3. — They Are altogether become filthy, (or stinking, as it is in the Original.) which word (as Piscator notes) is used but once more in the Scripture, viz. Job 15. 16. How much more abominable and filthy is man, — Its observed to my hand, that it holds forth, that men nature,
3. All men out of Christ are obnoxious to destruction and rejection; if liable to Putrefaction, then to Perdition; Therefore called children of Perdition.
3. All men out of christ Are obnoxious to destruction and rejection; if liable to Putrefaction, then to Perdition; Therefore called children of Perdition.
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That poor Infant which resembles mans natural condition, as well as Ierusalems is said to be not salted at all, Ezek. 16. 4. — i. e. in a sad perishing condition.
That poor Infant which resembles men natural condition, as well as Ierusalems is said to be not salted At all, Ezekiel 16. 4. — i. e. in a sad perishing condition.
It was a custome among the Jews, to use Salt about infants while they retain the heat of the womb, to dry up, cleanse and strengthen the body of the child.
It was a custom among the jews, to use Salt about Infants while they retain the heat of the womb, to dry up, cleanse and strengthen the body of the child.
A just judgement of God who sets a visible scarre and brand on some such seeming Saints, by giving them up to their own hearts lusts, who thus contemn the Ministry.
A just judgement of God who sets a visible scar and brand on Some such seeming Saints, by giving them up to their own hearts Lustiest, who thus contemn the Ministry.
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While we are in the wildernes of this world, the best will stand in need of Manna and Salt, Eph. 4. 11. Christ hath given Pastors and Teachers, — v. 13. Till we ALL come in the Ʋnity of the Faith,
While we Are in the Wilderness of this world, the best will stand in need of Manna and Salt, Ephesians 4. 11. christ hath given Pastors and Teachers, — v. 13. Till we ALL come in the Ʋnity of the Faith,
You must have a Farryer for your Horse, &c. A Physician for your bodies, and no Ministry for your sick souls? I am bold to add, You cannot live without Salt, and can you live without the Ministry of the Word? Christ saith, Mark 9. 50. Salt is good; necessarily good.
You must have a Farryer for your Horse, etc. A physician for your bodies, and no Ministry for your sick Souls? I am bold to add, You cannot live without Salt, and can you live without the Ministry of the Word? christ Says, Mark 9. 50. Salt is good; necessarily good.
or a nayle for his horse-shooe could be made without fire? So some distressed condition may bring a conviction on these mens spirits, concerning some necessity of the Words-Ministry;
or a nail for his horseshoe could be made without fire? So Some distressed condition may bring a conviction on these men's spirits, Concerning Some necessity of the Words-Ministry;
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therfore in scorn call them Parish-Priests, parish-Ministers, &c. I know the word Parochi is no Scripture-name, (neither are the Ministers of the Gospel termed Priests in the N. T. which belongs to all the faithful,) yet the rise and use of it seems to be reverend;
Therefore in scorn call them Parish priests, parish-Ministers, etc. I know the word Parochi is no Scripture name, (neither Are the Ministers of the Gospel termed Priests in the N. T. which belongs to all the faithful,) yet the rise and use of it seems to be reverend;
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For if we may beleeve Polyd. Virgil, he saith, They were certain Magistrates among the Romans, whose charge was to provide Fire and Salt for publike Ambassadors.
For if we may believe Polydore Virgil, he Says, They were certain Magistrates among the Roman, whose charge was to provide Fire and Salt for public ambassadors.
— Now because also among the Hebrews no Sacrifice was made without Fire and Salt, therefore Ministers of the Word, providing for their Parishioners things necessary for their souls salvation, its not without cause that we call them parish-Ministers.
— Now Because also among the Hebrews no Sacrifice was made without Fire and Salt, Therefore Ministers of the Word, providing for their Parishioners things necessary for their Souls salvation, its not without cause that we call them parish-Ministers.
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Homer cals Salt NONLATINALPHABET some divine thing, and that which Livy saith of Grecia may more truly be said of them, Sal Gentium, The Salt of the Nations,
Homer calls Salt Some divine thing, and that which Livy Says of Greece may more truly be said of them, Sal Gentium, The Salt of the nations,
and peace one with another, Mark 9. 50. an excellent text (as Heinsius observes) Among the properties of Salt, this is none of the least, that it unites and as it were coagulates, — therefore used among the Hebrews in making Covenants as a Symbole and Badge of Peace and Union, Numb. 18. 19. — A Covenant of Salt. Ministers serve to unite scattered and divided affections.
and peace one with Another, Mark 9. 50. an excellent text (as Heinsius observes) Among the properties of Salt, this is none of the least, that it unites and as it were coagulates, — Therefore used among the Hebrews in making Covenants as a Symbol and Badge of Peace and union, Numb. 18. 19. — A Covenant of Salt. Ministers serve to unite scattered and divided affections.
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That sweet perfume made of sundry fragrant spices is said to be a Confection after the ART of the Apothecary, tempered together, the word is SALTED, which shows not only Ministers excellency and peaceablenesse (as before) but Art also;
That sweet perfume made of sundry fragrant spices is said to be a Confection After the ART of the Apothecary, tempered together, the word is SALTED, which shows not only Ministers excellency and peaceableness (as before) but Art also;
yet (alas!) what crying out against Universities, Learning, Arts and Tongues? It was a cursed piece of Policy in Iulian (that Apostate) by Edict to forbid the Christians the publike schools and study of the Arts and Tongues;
yet (alas!) what crying out against Universities, Learning, Arts and Tongues? It was a cursed piece of Policy in Iulian (that Apostate) by Edict to forbid the Christians the public Schools and study of the Arts and Tongues;
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justing away (as my Author saith) the reason of his injustice with scoffs, saying, that Aristotle, Isocrates, and Plato, (who must be their guides in such liberal learnings) adoring Mercury and other gods, he held it absurd that they should read and learn of their books, that loath and rayle at their religion.
justing away (as my Author Says) the reason of his injustice with scoffs, saying, that Aristotle, Isocra, and Plato, (who must be their guides in such liberal learning's) adoring Mercury and other God's, he held it absurd that they should read and Learn of their books, that loath and rail At their Religion.
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and to debauch the learned Orthodox Minister, Mic. 2. 11. If a manwalking in the Spirit and falshood do lye, saying, I will prophecy to thee of wine and of strong drink, he shall even be the Prophet of this People.
and to debauch the learned Orthodox Minister, Mic. 2. 11. If a manwalking in the Spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophecy to thee of wine and of strong drink, he shall even be the Prophet of this People.
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1. Perform the office of Salt, shew forth the vigour and vertue, the efficacy and excellency of Salt. Season the hearts of your hearers with the wholesome truths of the Word, 2 Tim. 4. 2. Preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, &c. Chemnitius hath observed to my hand, that here all Ministers are put in mind of their duty, that they diligently sprinkle the Salt of the Law and of the Gospel on their hearers, bring them to repentance,
1. Perform the office of Salt, show forth the vigour and virtue, the efficacy and excellency of Salt. Season the hearts of your hearers with the wholesome truths of the Word, 2 Tim. 4. 2. Preach the Word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, etc. Chemnitz hath observed to my hand, that Here all Ministers Are put in mind of their duty, that they diligently sprinkle the Salt of the Law and of the Gospel on their hearers, bring them to Repentance,
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Some are impotent and cannot, like those Isa. 29. 11. and 56. 10 (Gods house is prettily well swept from such unsavoury Salt.) There are others who are idle and will not;
some Are impotent and cannot, like those Isaiah 29. 11. and 56. 10 (God's house is prettily well swept from such unsavoury Salt.) There Are Others who Are idle and will not;
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drawing down apace on themselves that judgement of Lots wife, of being turned into a pillar of Salt, Gen. 19. 26. Some of the Hebrew Writers say, the reason was,
drawing down apace on themselves that judgement of Lots wife, of being turned into a pillar of Salt, Gen. 19. 26. some of the Hebrew Writers say, the reason was,
for not providing this spiritual Salt, for the people committed to their charge, of whom I may say as Austin of Lots wife, who became a pillar of Salt, that we being seasoned, may grow savoury and wise by her example.
for not providing this spiritual Salt, for the people committed to their charge, of whom I may say as Austin of Lots wife, who became a pillar of Salt, that we being seasoned, may grow savoury and wise by her Exampl.
1. By preaching your Sermons first to your own hearts and souls, Mark 9. 50. — Have Salt in your selves, — in your hearts, as well as in your heads and hands, in your persons as well as in your papers. If you your selves be not seasoned kindly with Salt, how can you season others,
1. By preaching your Sermons First to your own hearts and Souls, Mark 9. 50. — Have Salt in your selves, — in your hearts, as well as in your Heads and hands, in your Persons as well as in your papers. If you your selves be not seasoned kindly with Salt, how can you season Others,
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except like Lots wife as before? If your spirits be unsavoury, how shall the spirits of others becom savoury? Ier. 23. 13. I have seen folly in the Prophets of Samaria, — Folly, — or (as the word is, u that which is unsavoury — Lam. 2. 14. Thy Prophets have seen vaine and foolish (or unsavoury) things for thee — Sprinkle therefore some salt on your own souls
except like Lots wife as before? If your spirits be unsavoury, how shall the spirits of Others become savoury? Jeremiah 23. 13. I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria, — Folly, — or (as the word is, u that which is unsavoury — Lam. 2. 14. Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish (or unsavoury) things for thee — Sprinkle Therefore Some salt on your own Souls
If Christians speeches in private, must be such, what then must Ministers Sermons in the Pulpit be? Eccles. 12. 10. The Preachers sought to find out acceptable words — Junius reads, he studyed to find — not utter quicquid in buccam venerit, as they say.
If Christians Speeches in private, must be such, what then must Ministers Sermons in the Pulpit be? Eccles. 12. 10. The Preachers sought to find out acceptable words — Junius reads, he studied to find — not utter quicquid in Buccam venerit, as they say.
Salt is for use, and application, as you must render tribute to whom tribute is due, &c. Rom. 13. 7. so you must reach out terrour to whom terrour is due — Be not affraid of that bugge, in being accounted a Leagall Preacher, let the law be seasonably pressed,
Salt is for use, and application, as you must render tribute to whom tribute is due, etc. Rom. 13. 7. so you must reach out terror to whom terror is due — Be not afraid of that bug, in being accounted a Leagall Preacher, let the law be seasonably pressed,
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Broken-hearted sinners may become desperate by unreasonable application of the Law, and Brawny-hearted sinners may grow more dissolute, by unseasonable amplification of the freegrace of God in Christ; Scatter wisely this Salt.
Brokenhearted Sinners may become desperate by unreasonable application of the Law, and Brawny-hearted Sinners may grow more dissolute, by unseasonable amplification of the Free grace of God in christ; Scatter wisely this Salt.
Some take this to be the meaning of the words, that they who receive from Christ true and wholesome doctrine, must not fetch from others a Copy of their life,
some take this to be the meaning of the words, that they who receive from christ true and wholesome Doctrine, must not fetch from Others a Copy of their life,
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Its a good caution of blessed Calvin, Let these Salters takeheed saith he) lest they cherish the world in its unsavourinesse, much more lest they corrupt and taint it with some naughty and vitious savour.
Its a good caution of blessed calvin, Let these Salters takeheed Says he) lest they cherish the world in its unsavourinesse, much more lest they corrupt and taint it with Some naughty and vicious savour.
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and the rather because intrinsecal arguments are the most convincing, as that is (they say) the best myrrhe that naturally flows, and is not violently extorted. For that end consider,
and the rather Because intrinsical Arguments Are the most convincing, as that is (they say) the best myrrh that naturally flows, and is not violently extorted. For that end Consider,
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If the Salt hath lost its savour (the word is, be infatuated, The Evangelist Mark hath it, lost its Saltnes, or be without Salt) wherwith shall it be salted? — If some other things have lost their savour or saltnes, they may be amended,
If the Salt hath lost its savour (the word is, be infatuated, The Evangelist Mark hath it, lost its Saltness, or be without Salt) wherewith shall it be salted? — If Some other things have lost their savour or saltness, they may be amended,
If a Minister be nought, by whom shall he be instructed? If he be bad, by whom shall he be amended? Therefore Chrysostome doth sadly propound a question, who ever saw a bad Minister a repenting man? Not that its simply impossible, but because it rarely fals out so.
If a Minister be nought, by whom shall he be instructed? If he be bad, by whom shall he be amended? Therefore Chrysostom does sadly propound a question, who ever saw a bad Minister a repenting man? Not that its simply impossible, but Because it rarely falls out so.
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Sad and late experience shews, that among the Prelates and their Party, who appeared against the cause of God, where is the man that hath smote on his thigh,
Sad and late experience shows, that among the Prelates and their Party, who appeared against the cause of God, where is the man that hath smote on his thigh,
and stand in the gap before him for the Land, — but found NONE. 2. The Vanity of such unsavoury Salt, or rather unprofitablenesse. — Its good for nothing,
and stand in the gap before him for the Land, — but found NONE. 2. The Vanity of such unsavoury Salt, or rather unprofitableness. — Its good for nothing,
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A Ragge, if it be not fit to wear, is fit for the dunghil, but unsavoury Salt is hurtful to very dunghils, — Sterquiliniis quoque sterilitatem inducit, (as Calvin speaks,) It makes a very dunghil barren.
A Rag, if it be not fit to wear, is fit for the dunghill, but unsavoury Salt is hurtful to very dunghills, — Sterquiliniis quoque sterilitatem Inducit, (as calvin speaks,) It makes a very dunghill barren.
and a just reward too. 1 Sam. 2. 30. — They that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed, Mal. 2. 9. Therefore I have also made you contemptible and base before all the people.
and a just reward too. 1 Sam. 2. 30. — They that despise me, shall be lightly esteemed, Malachi 2. 9. Therefore I have also made you contemptible and base before all the people.
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— If Mr. Brightm. be right, Jesus Christ hath made that good, Rev. 3. 16. — I will spue thee out of my mouth, — Its a true maxime in Philosophy, the better a thing is, the worse it is when it is corrupted,
— If Mr. Brightman. be right, jesus christ hath made that good, Rev. 3. 16. — I will spue thee out of my Mouth, — Its a true maxim in Philosophy, the better a thing is, the Worse it is when it is corrupted,
unsavoury Salt. So Cardinal Cajetan ingenuously confessed, when the Spaniards sacked & spoiled the City of Rome under Clement. the 8. Because (said he) weare now become unsavoury Salt, therfore we are cast out and troden under foot.
unsavoury Salt. So Cardinal Cajetan ingenuously confessed, when the Spanish sacked & spoiled the city of Room under Clement. the 8. Because (said he) wear now become unsavoury Salt, Therefore we Are cast out and trodden under foot.
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when therfore you are bespattered with reproaches, and pursued with persecutions, its an evident testimony that your Salt retains its acrimony and vertue.
when Therefore you Are bespattered with Reproaches, and pursued with persecutions, its an evident testimony that your Salt retains its acrimony and virtue.
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And its observable, after our Saviour Christ had spoken of persecution, he adds presently, ye are the Salt of the Earth, as if he would discharge a warning-peece.
And its observable, After our Saviour christ had spoken of persecution, he adds presently, you Are the Salt of the Earth, as if he would discharge a warning-piece.
but a gracious cordial n or sweet promise, whereby Christ engageth himself to make the Ministry fruitful, q. d. I will be present in your Ministry by the blessing, grace & efficacy of my Spirit, that your labor shall not be in vain in the Lord;
but a gracious cordial n or sweet promise, whereby christ engageth himself to make the Ministry fruitful, q. worser. I will be present in your Ministry by the blessing, grace & efficacy of my Spirit, that your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord;
and the Regenerate by the use of this Salt, shall be preserved, as that they shall not totally and finally fall away from the grace of God, 1 Pet. 1. 5. They are kept by the power of God, through faith unto salvation —
and the Regenerate by the use of this Salt, shall be preserved, as that they shall not totally and finally fallen away from the grace of God, 1 Pet. 1. 5. They Are kept by the power of God, through faith unto salvation —
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What is it you can do better, then to admit of that seasoning, wherby your unsavourines may be amended? Oh that you were of Baldassars mind, writing to Oecolampadius; Veniat, veniat verbū Domini, &c. Let the Word of the Lord come, let it come,
What is it you can do better, then to admit of that seasoning, whereby your unsavourines may be amended? O that you were of Baldassars mind, writing to Oecolampadius; Veniat, Veniat verbū Domini, etc. Let the Word of the Lord come, let it come,
so Salt somtimes importeth, as Judg. 9. 45. with Zeph. 2. 9. 3. Nay, hereafter you shall have Salt with a vengeance, Mark. 9. 50. Every one shall he salted with fire — i. e.
so Salt sometimes imports, as Judges 9. 45. with Zephaniah 2. 9. 3. Nay, hereafter you shall have Salt with a vengeance, Mark. 9. 50. Every one shall he salted with fire — i. e.
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This, which is a brand of their superstition, will be a badge of your Religion, to evidence it by an unspotted and untainted life, that you have kindly taken Salt.
This, which is a brand of their Superstition, will be a badge of your Religion, to evidence it by an unspotted and untainted life, that you have kindly taken Salt.
They are as Salt to preserve you, why should not you preserve them? in their Names, in their States, in their Bodies in their Liberties &c. as much as in you lieth.
They Are as Salt to preserve you, why should not you preserve them? in their Names, in their States, in their Bodies in their Liberties etc. as much as in you lies.
whence comes the word Salary or wages as some think, Gal. 6 6. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate to him that teacheth in all good things.
whence comes the word Salary or wages as Some think, Gal. 6 6. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate to him that Teaches in all good things.
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In the Prelaticall times, I can say (and that truly) I could never be moulded into that opinion, that Tythes now under the Gospel are Jure Divino; yet I cannot but relate a remarkable passage, published lately by the Reverend Ministers & Elders met together in a Provincial Assembly at London, Novemb. 2. 1649. That the design of taking away Tythes from the Ministry, was first invented by that cursed Apostate Julian, who (as Mr. Stock, that Reverend, Pious and painful Preacher hath observed) by this means is noted more to have overthrown the Church then all the persecuting Emperours before him.
In the Prelatical times, I can say (and that truly) I could never be moulded into that opinion, that Tithes now under the Gospel Are Jure Divino; yet I cannot but relate a remarkable passage, published lately by the Reverend Ministers & Elders met together in a Provincial Assembly At London, November 2. 1649. That the Design of taking away Tithes from the Ministry, was First invented by that cursed Apostate Julian, who (as Mr. Stock, that Reverend, Pious and painful Preacher hath observed) by this means is noted more to have overthrown the Church then all the persecuting emperors before him.
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Because they took away Presbyters, (and the Martyrs blood was the seed of the Church) but he took away Presbyterian, the Ministry it self, in withdrawing the maintenance from the Church,
Because they took away Presbyters, (and the Martyrs blood was the seed of the Church) but he took away Presbyterian, the Ministry it self, in withdrawing the maintenance from the Church,
Let me be bold to adde hereunto an expression of a good old Non-conformist, (on Prov. 20. 25. Its a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy) I mean learned and religious M. Cartw. who saith;
Let me be bold to add hereunto an expression of a good old Nonconformist, (on Curae 20. 25. Its a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy) I mean learned and religious M. Cartw who Says;
and therfore the taking away or diminishing of these things is no better then Sacriledge, Deut. 23. 21, 22, 23. I shall conclude this with that famous place. 1 Cor. 9. 11. If we have sown to you spiritual things, is it a great thing,
and Therefore the taking away or diminishing of these things is no better then Sacrilege, Deuteronomy 23. 21, 22, 23. I shall conclude this with that famous place. 1 Cor. 9. 11. If we have sown to you spiritual things, is it a great thing,
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Which words are part of a comparison between Levitical and Evangelical Ministers, both in their work and in their wages. The Protasis or Proposition is set down in v. 13. and the Apodosis or Reddition in v. 14. Even so — The Gospel (in the end of this verse) is taken for a reward for some good tidings,
Which words Are part of a comparison between Levitical and Evangelical Ministers, both in their work and in their wages. The Protasis or Proposition is Set down in v. 13. and the Apodosis or Reddition in v. 14. Even so — The Gospel (in the end of this verse) is taken for a reward for Some good tidings,
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What NONLATINALPHABET, Gospel should it be, that Paul here aimed to be partaker of but some Praemium or Reward? for it immediatly fol. lows, v. 24. Know ye not, that they which run in a race run all,
What, Gospel should it be, that Paul Here aimed to be partaker of but Some premium or Reward? for it immediately fol. lows, v. 24. Know you not, that they which run in a raze run all,
Nay, I tell you its one of the greatest evils, Mic. 2. 6. — They shall not prophesie to them — Salt commonly is the last thing taken away from the Table,
Nay, I tell you its one of the greatest evils, Mic. 2. 6. — They shall not prophesy to them — Salt commonly is the last thing taken away from the Table,
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How oft doth Paul (a man of a high pitch of holines, of a tall stature in Christ) beg the prayers of others? Eph. 6. 19. — And For Me, q. d. pray for all the Saints, but for me in special;
How oft does Paul (a man of a high pitch of holiness, of a tall stature in christ) beg the Prayers of Others? Ephesians 6. 19. — And For Me, q. worser. pray for all the Saints, but for me in special;
how unwholsome did Beef prove to some fo our Soldiers? and how glad were they when they could get some Salt? Micah, a very Idolater, could conclude, Judg. 17. 13. Now I know, that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to be my Priest;
how unwholesome did Beef prove to Some foe our Soldiers? and how glad were they when they could get Some Salt? micah, a very Idolater, could conclude, Judges 17. 13. Now I know, that the Lord will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to be my Priest;
Hâc metaphoricâ •ocutione fatuam & corruptioni obnoxiam hominum naturam indicat quae — magis est foetida & rejectanea in oculis Dei, quam sint rancidae & putridae carnes in hominum conspectu. Parc.
Hâc metaphoricâ •ocutione fatuam & corruptioni obnoxiam hominum naturam indicat Quae — magis est foetida & rejectanea in oculis Dei, quam sint rancidae & Putrid carnes in hominum conspectu. Parc.
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Illis etiam qui justificati sunt, opus esse hòc sale, ne denuò occupati putrefactione cecidant in corruptionem & perditionem Chemnit. Harm. c. 51. •eric. 2.
Illis etiam qui justificati sunt, opus esse hòc sale, ne denuò occupati putrefactione cecidant in corruptionem & perditionem Chemnit. Harm. c. 51. •eric. 2.
Locus elegans & eruditus. Inter praecipuas Salis facultates, est quod unit densat & q. coagulat — undè & in Foederibus tanquam unionis tessera Hebrae is usitatum. Heins. in Mark 9. 50.
Locus Elegans & eruditus. Inter praecipuas Salis facultates, est quod unit densat & q. coagulate — undè & in Foederibus tanquam unionis tessera Hebrew is usitatum. Heins. in Mark 9. 50.
Sensus est qui ab ipso Christo, veram ac salutarem doctrinam percepissent, non exemplum videndi ab aliis hominibus, petere sed aliis exemplo esse debere. Grotius in loc.
Sensus est qui ab ipso Christ, Veram ac salutarem Doctrinam percepissent, non exemplum videndi ab Others hominibus, Peter sed Others exemplo esse Debere. Grotius in loc.
Grande opus est insaliri, qui sale conditur, g•atiâ plenus est. Nam & in communi Proverbio, salsus dicitur gratiosus, & insulsus qui non habet gratiam. Orig.
Grande opus est insaliri, qui sale conditur, g•atiâ plenus est. Nam & in Communi Proverb, salsus dicitur Gratiosus, & insulsus qui non habet gratiam. Origin
Salem volunt consecratum in os •a•i, ut — conditus, iniquitatis foetore careat. i. e. carere significetur. &c. Chamier. de Baptis. l. 5. c. 16 n. 11.
Salem volunt consecratum in os •a•i, ut — conditus, iniquitatis foetore Care at. i. e. career significetur. etc. Chamier. de Baptism. l. 5. c. 16 n. 11.
Illud est sacrum quod sacris usibus vel Dei instituto & jussu, vel hominum voluntarià & spontanea largi•one addictum & devo•um est. — I am sub Evangel. tametsi primitiae & decimae necessariae non sunt tamen quicquid aut lege, constitutum aut hominum liberalitate collatum ad hos usos est, illud omne sacrum habendum est; ob tamque causam horum aut SVRLATIO, aut etiam diminutio sacrilegii cri•i•e damnatur. T. C. loc.
Illud est sacrum quod sacris usibus vel Dei instituto & jussu, vel hominum voluntarià & spontanea largi•one addictum & devo•um est. — I am sub Evangel. Tametsi primitiae & Decimae necessariae non sunt tamen quicquid Or lege, constitutum Or hominum liberalitate collatum ad hos usos est, illud omne sacrum habendum est; ob tamque Causam horum Or SVRLATIO, Or etiam Diminution Sacrilege cri•i•e damnatur. T. C. loc.
Non tanquam venale sit Evang. ut istud fit pretium ejus, quod sumunt qui annuntiant unde vivant. Si enim sic vendunt, magnam rem vili pretio vendunt. Aug. l. de pastorib. c. 2.
Non tanquam venal sit Evangelist ut istud fit Price His, quod sumunt qui annuntiant unde vivant. Si enim sic vendunt, magnam remembering vili Precio vendunt. Aug. l. the Pastoral. c. 2.
