A glasse for the times: wherein is represented the malady and remedy of divisions. / In a sermon preached at Mercers Chappel, April the 7th 1650. By La. Seaman D.D. pastor at Alhallowes-Breadstreet. London.
but whether it was delivered unto the Church of God in an extraordinary way by the ministry of an Angel, (as Origen and some of the Rabbies of the Jews conceive) or in a more ordinary manner by Ezra, (as many think) is not so clear,
but whither it was Delivered unto the Church of God in an extraordinary Way by the Ministry of an Angel, (as Origen and Some of the Rabbies of the jews conceive) or in a more ordinary manner by Ezra, (as many think) is not so clear,
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Behold, I send my Messenger before thy face, &c. And by vertue thereof we may extricate and winde our selves out of that Labyrinth where the Jews or others would leave us.
Behold, I send my Messenger before thy face, etc. And by virtue thereof we may extricate and wind our selves out of that Labyrinth where the jews or Others would leave us.
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Concerning the Judgment, there are two things further to be taken notice of. First of all, the cause of this judgment which for name is here implyed onely,
Concerning the Judgement, there Are two things further to be taken notice of. First of all, the cause of this judgement which for name is Here employed only,
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but from the thing expressed, it appeares to be Division, or the distance that is betweene the hearts of the fathers and of their children, the fathers being against the children,
but from the thing expressed, it appears to be Division, or the distance that is between the hearts of the Father's and of their children, the Father's being against the children,
That of smiting signifies also to kill and slay, and metaphorically to propagate and diffuse, all which senses may not unfitly here be taken in together.
That of smiting signifies also to kill and slay, and metaphorically to propagate and diffuse, all which Senses may not unfitly Here be taken in together.
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No lesse the righteous Lord (as we may so say) had under his consideration for to inflict for the sin of division, had not mercy intervened and found out way and means for the preventing of so great a judgment
No less the righteous Lord (as we may so say) had under his consideration for to inflict for the since of division, had not mercy intervened and found out Way and means for the preventing of so great a judgement
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The consecrating of a thing seems to be nothing else but a kind of conditional, limited and reserved setting apart to God with some kinde of caution and consideration;
The consecrating of a thing seems to be nothing Else but a kind of conditional, limited and reserved setting apart to God with Some kind of caution and consideration;
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and there shall be no redemption, nor exchange, but that thing according to the appointment of God shall go unto that destruction to which he designes it.
and there shall be no redemption, nor exchange, but that thing according to the appointment of God shall go unto that destruction to which he designs it.
because they are set aside by the just and unchangable purpose of God, to be vessels of his wrath, that is to be filled with wrath according to their deserts.
Because they Are Set aside by the just and unchangeable purpose of God, to be vessels of his wrath, that is to be filled with wrath according to their deserts.
A heavie judgment, and that that may very well make our eares to tingle, and fill our hearts with horror when we seriously consider that the sin of Division deserves no lesse a punishment.
A heavy judgement, and that that may very well make our ears to tingle, and fill our hearts with horror when we seriously Consider that the since of Division deserves no less a punishment.
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Behold (saith God) I will send Elijah the Prophet. The Lord himself is he that undertakes to bestow this great mercy, who is Faithfull, therefore will certainly verifie his word;
Behold (Says God) I will send Elijah the Prophet. The Lord himself is he that undertakes to bestow this great mercy, who is Faithful, Therefore will Certainly verify his word;
And exceeding gracious, and therefore as his power cannot faile him or us, so for his goodnesse sake he will not be wanting in those things wherein he is so fully ingaged.
And exceeding gracious, and Therefore as his power cannot fail him or us, so for his Goodness sake he will not be wanting in those things wherein he is so Fully engaged.
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And secondly, by his Office, I will send you Elijah the Prophet. And then thirdly, By the time when he shall come, I will send you Elijah the Prophet before the coming of the great and dreadfull day of the Lord.
And secondly, by his Office, I will send you Elijah the Prophet. And then Thirdly, By the time when he shall come, I will send you Elijah the Prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
But if you consider well of all the circumstances of this place, and that interpretation which the Holy Ghost himself gives us elsewhere, you shall finde that however the second coming of Christ is not necessarily to be excluded,
But if you Consider well of all the Circumstances of this place, and that Interpretation which the Holy Ghost himself gives us elsewhere, you shall find that however the second coming of christ is not necessarily to be excluded,
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There you see a coming of Christ which can hardly be endured by those that serve in the house of God, which is yet but to prepare them for a way of more acceptable sacrifice,
There you see a coming of christ which can hardly be endured by those that serve in the house of God, which is yet but to prepare them for a Way of more acceptable sacrifice,
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and this must needs be understood of a first coming, for the second coming puts an end to all kinde of service, not only according to the Ceremonial Law,
and this must needs be understood of a First coming, for the second coming puts an end to all kind of service, not only according to the Ceremonial Law,
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And if this first coming of Christ is lookt upon as so dreadfull and terrible a day, that the Prophet brings it in in a way of question and admiration, Who shall abide the day of his coming? Who may stand when he appears? What shall we think of the second?
And if this First coming of christ is looked upon as so dreadful and terrible a day, that the Prophet brings it in in a Way of question and admiration, Who shall abide the day of his coming? Who may stand when he appears? What shall we think of the second?
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In the first coming of Christ, as John Baptist tels us (who was this same Elijah here prophecied of) the axe was laid to the root of the tree, (so you have it in the third of Matthew v. 11.) And every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen down and cast into the fire.
In the First coming of christ, as John Baptist tells us (who was this same Elijah Here prophesied of) the axe was laid to the root of the tree, (so you have it in the third of Matthew v. 11.) And every tree that brings not forth good fruit, is hewn down and cast into the fire.
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Oh generation of Vipers (saith he) who hath forewarned you to fly from the wrath to come? As if he should have said, had not you come and submitted to this Ordinance of Baptisme,
O generation of Vipers (Says he) who hath forewarned you to fly from the wrath to come? As if he should have said, had not you come and submitted to this Ordinance of Baptism,
The acceptable yeere of the Lord and day of vengeance of our God, go so together in relation to severall sorts, Gods humble penitent people being on the one side,
The acceptable year of the Lord and day of vengeance of our God, go so together in Relation to several sorts, God's humble penitent people being on the one side,
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and the impenitent and unbeleeving people being on the other side, that it is no wonder we heare sometimes of the mercy of his coming and sometimes of the judgment.
and the impenitent and unbelieving people being on the other side, that it is no wonder we hear sometime of the mercy of his coming and sometime of the judgement.
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But the great thing which we are to eye in this same expression, is, that before such time as God comes in a way of judgment, he will offer termes of mercy;
But the great thing which we Are to eye in this same expression, is, that before such time as God comes in a Way of judgement, he will offer terms of mercy;
There shall one come, a Prophet, a Messenger, a man of God which shall endeavour to win and gain the Jews to God, that the dreadfulnesse of the day may not befall them;
There shall one come, a Prophet, a Messenger, a man of God which shall endeavour to win and gain the jews to God, that the dreadfulness of the day may not befall them;
That however in justice he might surprise them unawares, yet neverthelesse as he himself made it a law among his own people, That before they besieged a place, they should send offers and termes of peace;
That however in Justice he might surprise them unawares, yet nevertheless as he himself made it a law among his own people, That before they besieged a place, they should send offers and terms of peace;
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but the heart seems to be of that secrecy and reservednesse, and so impregnable to any humane power, that he that shall attempt any thing upon the heart of another, seemes to work in vaine:
but the heart seems to be of that secrecy and reservedness, and so impregnable to any humane power, that he that shall attempt any thing upon the heart of Another, seems to work in vain:
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Secondly, Iohn shall not onely have to do with the hearts of men, but with divided hearts, with hearts that are at distance one from another, that are alienated, and not easily reconciled;
Secondly, John shall not only have to do with the hearts of men, but with divided hearts, with hearts that Are At distance one from Another, that Are alienated, and not Easily reconciled;
as when inferiours are against superiours, and superiours against inferiours; when Ministers shall be divided against people, and people against Ministers;
as when inferiors Are against superiors, and superiors against inferiors; when Ministers shall be divided against people, and people against Ministers;
Inferiours may a great deal more easily be reconciled to their superiours, then superiours that have authority in their hands can be prevailed with to be reconciled to their inferiours.
Inferiors may a great deal more Easily be reconciled to their superiors, then superiors that have Authority in their hands can be prevailed with to be reconciled to their inferiors.
but herein shall be the glory of Johns ministry, that without any respect to inferiour or superiour, he shall labour to bow and bend every one of them to the will of God,
but herein shall be the glory of Johns Ministry, that without any respect to inferior or superior, he shall labour to bow and bend every one of them to the will of God,
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In Luke 1. 16 where the Angel makes a Prophecy beforehand unto Zachary concerning his son Iohn, who was not then borne, we finde this among other things.
In Lycia 1. 16 where the Angel makes a Prophecy beforehand unto Zachary Concerning his son John, who was not then born, we find this among other things.
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what ever we heare before of the instrument, or of his work further then it hath this successe, it wants of the fulnesse and comfortablenesse of a blessing;
what ever we hear before of the Instrument, or of his work further then it hath this success, it Wants of the fullness and comfortableness of a blessing;
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There are so many particulars here complicated together as the proportion of time alotted for this exercise will not by any meanes suffice me to go through them;
There Are so many particulars Here complicated together as the proportion of time allotted for this exercise will not by any means suffice me to go through them;
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On the other side if there be any wickednesse, any abomination in the heart, the Lord in a speciall manner fastens the eye of his observation upon that also.
On the other side if there be any wickedness, any abomination in the heart, the Lord in a special manner fastens the eye of his observation upon that also.
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Jeroboam was father of a wicked family, a son of Belial himselfe, and a man that hath this brand laid upon him to all posterity, he was he that made Israel to sin;
Jeroboam was father of a wicked family, a son of Belial himself, and a man that hath this brand laid upon him to all posterity, he was he that made Israel to since;
He made Israel to sin partly by his example, partly by his command, and partly by his persecution, by changing of their Religion he involves all into sin.
He made Israel to sin partly by his Exampl, partly by his command, and partly by his persecution, by changing of their Religion he involves all into since.
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Well, but now in the loynes of this wicked man there is one that God espies & takes notice of, that had some good thing in him towards the Lord God of Israel, the Lord takes notice of this,
Well, but now in the loins of this wicked man there is one that God espies & Takes notice of, that had Some good thing in him towards the Lord God of Israel, the Lord Takes notice of this,
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God that was able to give a power to one man to discerne what was in another mans heart, is much more able himselfe to espie it out, Thou understandest my thought afarre off, saith David, Psal. 139. 2. Look which way soever the inclinations of our spirits are working, the Lord fully apprehends them;
God that was able to give a power to one man to discern what was in Another men heart, is much more able himself to espy it out, Thou Understandest my Thought afar off, Says David, Psalm 139. 2. Look which Way soever the inclinations of our spirits Are working, the Lord Fully apprehends them;
all things are naked and open unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do, as it is in Hebr. 4. 13. I will not be long upon this for the proving of it.
all things Are naked and open unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do, as it is in Hebrew 4. 13. I will not be long upon this for the proving of it.
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if there were no other grounds for it in prayer, but that it should be a means to bring somewhat to Gods knowledge that otherwise could not be, it needed not;
if there were no other grounds for it in prayer, but that it should be a means to bring somewhat to God's knowledge that otherwise could not be, it needed not;
Howsoever Hypocrisie may be of some use and stead amongst men, yet neverthelesse it can be of no use nor stead before God, save onely to make us the more inexcusable and abominable in his sight.
Howsoever Hypocrisy may be of Some use and stead among men, yet nevertheless it can be of no use nor stead before God, save only to make us the more inexcusable and abominable in his sighed.
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But with righteousnes he shall judge the poore, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth, v. 4. And righteousnesse shall be the girdle of his loynes,
But with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth, v. 4. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins,
and therefore it is in vaine to pretend this or that, either in matters wherein we have to do one with another, or in things that do more immediately belong to the the Lord;
and Therefore it is in vain to pretend this or that, either in matters wherein we have to do one with Another, or in things that do more immediately belong to the the Lord;
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It is the great comfort of those afflicted people of God we read of in Psal. 44. 18. that were under very sore tryals, That their heart was not turned back from him,
It is the great Comfort of those afflicted people of God we read of in Psalm 44. 18. that were under very soar trials, That their heart was not turned back from him,
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What ever we may suffer from God, notwithstanding all afflictions or temptations which we may be exercised with, we must keep our hearts close to him, in faith, love, feare and patience.
What ever we may suffer from God, notwithstanding all afflictions or temptations which we may be exercised with, we must keep our hearts close to him, in faith, love, Fear and patience.
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though the duty of keeping the heart with all diligence, be commended to us, Proverbs 4. 23. The Devill labours to get possession of it, and to fill it;
though the duty of keeping the heart with all diligence, be commended to us, Proverbs 4. 23. The devil labours to get possession of it, and to fill it;
Whatsoever the occasion be, we should compose our selves and our spirits to principles of love, they should have the soveraignty in us at all times, whatsoever providence it pleaseth God to exercise us withall;
Whatsoever the occasion be, we should compose our selves and our spirits to principles of love, they should have the sovereignty in us At all times, whatsoever providence it Pleases God to exercise us withal;
But will some say, I hope we fall not off from God in these times, we run not into idolatry and superstition, we make not voide the Commandments of God, by receiving the traditions of men;
But will Some say, I hope we fallen not off from God in these times, we run not into idolatry and Superstition, we make not void the commandments of God, by receiving the traditions of men;
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But alas, then our hearts are divided from God when we are not united unto him according to the tenor of the first and great Commandment, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
But alas, then our hearts Are divided from God when we Are not united unto him according to the tenor of the First and great Commandment, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
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but the question which we must put to our selves, is, whether we be not of a worldly minde, of that young mans temper, who being required to sell all, upon a promise to receive treasure in heaven, he went away sorrowful because he had great possessions.
but the question which we must put to our selves, is, whither we be not of a worldly mind, of that young men temper, who being required to fell all, upon a promise to receive treasure in heaven, he went away sorrowful Because he had great possessions.
but leave all things appertaining to the glory of God, to take care for themselves. Secondly, hearts are divided when they are at a distance one from another.
but leave all things appertaining to the glory of God, to take care for themselves. Secondly, hearts Are divided when they Are At a distance one from Another.
Destroy them (O Lord) and divide their tongues, for I have seene violence and strife in the City. Violence and strife are the sins which stirred up the zeale of David. He knew that such sins exposed people to destruction,
Destroy them (Oh Lord) and divide their tongues, for I have seen violence and strife in the city. Violence and strife Are the Sins which stirred up the zeal of David. He knew that such Sins exposed people to destruction,
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for when men get power into their hands, they use it not for the interest of the persons, with whose good they are intrusted, but for themselves; this is a crying sin.
for when men get power into their hands, they use it not for the Interest of the Persons, with whose good they Are Entrusted, but for themselves; this is a crying since.
Holy men that are endowed with an extraordinary spirit of discerning, sometimes by way of imprecation call for such a judgment as they foresee God purposes to inflict,
Holy men that Are endowed with an extraordinary Spirit of discerning, sometime by Way of imprecation call for such a judgement as they foresee God Purposes to inflict,
It's worth our observing concerning the Jewes, they were many yeers contending about government from their coming out of Babylon, till their subduing by the Romans,
It's worth our observing Concerning the Jews, they were many Years contending about government from their coming out of Babylon, till their subduing by the Roman,
Division so farre prevailed amongst them, that when their City was besieged by the Romans without, they had no sooner gotten any little respite by beating back their assaults,
Division so Far prevailed among them, that when their city was besieged by the Roman without, they had no sooner got any little respite by beating back their assaults,
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If we would know how likely a people are to be destroyed, or how near they are to a mercy, let us consider with our selves how farre forth they are divided,
If we would know how likely a people Are to be destroyed, or how near they Are to a mercy, let us Consider with our selves how Far forth they Are divided,
In Hosea 10. 2. the Lord observeth this, Their heart is divided, now shall they (saith he) be found faulty. He shall break downe their Altars, and spoile their Images;
In Hosea 10. 2. the Lord observeth this, Their heart is divided, now shall they (Says he) be found faulty. He shall break down their Altars, and spoil their Images;
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this heart-division will upon all occasions be a meanes to betray us; when our peace and happinesse hath only an outside foundation, that mens tongues are tyed,
this Heart-division will upon all occasions be a means to betray us; when our peace and happiness hath only an outside Foundation, that men's tongues Are tied,
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we must look upon our selves as in a miserable condition while such a principle as this takes place amongst us, to be divided from God, and divided one from another.
we must look upon our selves as in a miserable condition while such a principle as this Takes place among us, to be divided from God, and divided one from Another.
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Shall God reconcile us by bringing a common curse upon us? Unlesse he finde out some meanes of his infinite mercy to take away this sin, we can expect no other but this very curse that is here spoken of.
Shall God reconcile us by bringing a Common curse upon us? Unless he find out Some means of his infinite mercy to take away this since, we can expect no other but this very curse that is Here spoken of.
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or whether the words are to be understood onely of Elias figuratively, viz. John Baptist, according to the interpretation or application of our Saviour,
or whither the words Are to be understood only of Elias figuratively, viz. John Baptist, according to the Interpretation or application of our Saviour,
and therefore to make way for it, he here promises, I will send you Elijah to turne the hearts of the fathers, &c. lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.
and Therefore to make Way for it, he Here promises, I will send you Elijah to turn the hearts of the Father's, etc. lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.
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the ministry of the Word, ordinary or extraordinary, call it what you will, it is the meanes that God chooseth to use for the healing of breaches, by turning the hearts of fathers to their children,
the Ministry of the Word, ordinary or extraordinary, call it what you will, it is the means that God chooses to use for the healing of Breaches, by turning the hearts of Father's to their children,
Take the Magistrate that carries the civil sword, go to the Generall of an Army that hath the long sword; let these men try their power concerning the hearts of men, they shall be able to do nothing,
Take the Magistrate that carries the civil sword, go to the General of an Army that hath the long sword; let these men try their power Concerning the hearts of men, they shall be able to do nothing,
and why? because God is reconciled, and provides meanes of reconciliation among men with a purpose to blesse Oh! how exceedingly are we beholding unto God, that he is pleased to take this great care in saving poore sinners, that he makes it his work and businesse to find out means of reconcilement;
and why? Because God is reconciled, and provides means of reconciliation among men with a purpose to bless Oh! how exceedingly Are we beholding unto God, that he is pleased to take this great care in Saving poor Sinners, that he makes it his work and business to find out means of reconcilement;
for God himselfe delights to have the glory of this work, In 2 Corinth. 5. 19. we read God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himselfe, not imputing unto them their sins,
for God himself delights to have the glory of this work, In 2 Corinth. 5. 19. we read God was in christ reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing unto them their Sins,
God he begins the businesse of reconciliation, he laid the plot, he found out the instrument and the meanes, he contrived by his wisdome this great mystery, that the word should be made flesh, that his owne Son should come and take upon him our nature, and live in obedience to the Law,
God he begins the business of reconciliation, he laid the plot, he found out the Instrument and the means, he contrived by his Wisdom this great mystery, that the word should be made Flesh, that his own Son should come and take upon him our nature, and live in Obedience to the Law,
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That we may the better understand this, I beseech you consider what there was in Johns ministry? (for our minds will presently be running thither) what singular thing that made it so effectuall for reconciliation and for conversion?
That we may the better understand this, I beseech you Consider what there was in Johns Ministry? (for our minds will presently be running thither) what singular thing that made it so effectual for reconciliation and for conversion?
and his meat was Locusts and wilde Honey. He came not, as our Saviour observes of him, neither eating nor drinking. That is, he would not take to himselfe the ordinary freedome that other persons did;
and his meat was Locusts and wild Honey. He Come not, as our Saviour observes of him, neither eating nor drinking. That is, he would not take to himself the ordinary freedom that other Persons did;
And therefore when his Disciples envyed the dignity of Christ, and thought their Masters honour would be eclipsed thereby, You your selves (saith he) beare me witnesse, that I said, I was not the Christ,
And Therefore when his Disciples envied the dignity of christ, and Thought their Masters honour would be eclipsed thereby, You your selves (Says he) bear me witness, that I said, I was not the christ,
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and that if they would have the forgivenesse of their sins, and escape the wrath of God, they must needs repent, to declare both their repentance and faith, he required them to submit to every ordinance that was of Gods commanding, and particularly to be Baptized;
and that if they would have the forgiveness of their Sins, and escape the wrath of God, they must needs Repent, to declare both their Repentance and faith, he required them to submit to every Ordinance that was of God's commanding, and particularly to be Baptised;
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Behold (saith he) the Lamb of God that taketh away the sinnes of the world. I baptize you with water, — but after me cometh one that shall baptize you with the holy Ghost and with fire.
Behold (Says he) the Lamb of God that Takes away the Sins of the world. I baptise you with water, — but After me comes one that shall baptise you with the holy Ghost and with fire.
and put questions and cases of conscience, he pressed them strictly to their duties, that they should do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely,
and put questions and cases of conscience, he pressed them strictly to their duties, that they should do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely,
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In the fifth place, the ministry of John was rather practicall then polemicall; there were many disputations in those times amongst the Pharisees and the Sadduces, and divers other Sects;
In the fifth place, the Ministry of John was rather practical then polemical; there were many disputations in those times among the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and diverse other Sects;
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but we never heard that John ingaged himselfe in any of those controversies, but went on in the preaching of repentance and faith and obedience, not minding those matters of lesser difference wherein the Jews of those times contended among themselves.
but we never herd that John engaged himself in any of those controversies, but went on in the preaching of Repentance and faith and Obedience, not minding those matters of lesser difference wherein the jews of those times contended among themselves.
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But sixthly, although the ministry of Iohn was practical rather then polemical, yet he was a faithfull witnesse in the grand controversie of the time concerning the matters of religion in that great question,
But sixthly, although the Ministry of John was practical rather then polemical, yet he was a faithful witness in the grand controversy of the time Concerning the matters of Religion in that great question,
And when they would have had him to have thoughts of himself, as if he had been the man: When the Jews sent Priests and Levites from Ierusalem to aske him who art thou? He confessed, and denied not, but confessed, I am not the Christ.
And when they would have had him to have thoughts of himself, as if he had been the man: When the jews sent Priests and Levites from Ierusalem to ask him who art thou? He confessed, and denied not, but confessed, I am not the christ.
hereupon he stirs them up to beleeve that Jesus Christ was the Sonne of God, And he that beleeveth on the Sonne of God (as he there teacheth) hath eternall life, and he that beleeveth not the Son, shall not see life,
hereupon he stirs them up to believe that jesus christ was the Son of God, And he that Believeth on the Son of God (as he there Teaches) hath Eternal life, and he that Believeth not the Son, shall not see life,
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Now such a kinde of ministry as this is, the Lord delights to make use of to be the instrument and meanes both of conversion and of reconciliation, to turne the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to (or by) the wisedome of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, Luke 1. 17. And now beloved give me leave to close this with two or three words of counsell and exhortation to you.
Now such a kind of Ministry as this is, the Lord delights to make use of to be the Instrument and means both of conversion and of reconciliation, to turn the hearts of the Father's to the children, and the disobedient to (or by) the Wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, Lycia 1. 17. And now Beloved give me leave to close this with two or three words of counsel and exhortation to you.
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First of all take heed of those men, and of that spirit which decryes the ministry of the word of God, as if so be it were a needlesse, vaine and superfluous Ordinance,
First of all take heed of those men, and of that Spirit which decries the Ministry of the word of God, as if so be it were a needless, vain and superfluous Ordinance,
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when he hath prevailed with them so far, then also to take them off from the Scripture, upon pretence that the immediate communication of the Spirit of God sufficeth, and is all in all.
when he hath prevailed with them so Far, then also to take them off from the Scripture, upon pretence that the immediate communication of the Spirit of God Suffices, and is all in all.
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Secondly, seeing ministry is the instrumentall meanes that God pitcheth on to convert and reconcile by, let us pray that the Lord would be pleased to gift, qualifie and blesse the ministry of this age wherein we live for such a work as this is;
Secondly, seeing Ministry is the instrumental means that God pitcheth on to convert and reconcile by, let us pray that the Lord would be pleased to gift, qualify and bless the Ministry of this age wherein we live for such a work as this is;
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then that some wayes of reconciliation should be found out, and that the foundation should be laid in converting mens hearts to God, thereby reconciling them one to another, which is not to be done without a reall change;
then that Some ways of reconciliation should be found out, and that the Foundation should be laid in converting men's hearts to God, thereby reconciling them one to Another, which is not to be done without a real change;
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he pleads with Pharaoh, and the Lord graces the ministry of Moses, adding also a power of miracles and course of judgements till he made it effectuall.
he pleads with Pharaoh, and the Lord graces the Ministry of Moses, adding also a power of Miracles and course of Judgments till he made it effectual.
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And when God had a minde to bring them out of the Babylonian captivity, and settle them againe in their owne Countrey, that was to be effected not by might nor by power,
And when God had a mind to bring them out of the Babylonian captivity, and settle them again in their own Country, that was to be effected not by might nor by power,
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When God intendeth to reduce the later ages of the world by the destruction of Antichrist, the calling of the Jewes and the remaining Gentiles, the principall meanes to effect all this shall be the ministry, the Sword that commeth out of the mouth of the Lord.
When God intends to reduce the later ages of the world by the destruction of Antichrist, the calling of the Jews and the remaining Gentiles, the principal means to Effect all this shall be the Ministry, the Sword that comes out of the Mouth of the Lord.
And therefore seeing this is the meanes that God in his revealed will hath pitched upon, we should pray and encourage our selves in praying, that God would be pleased in mercy to provide such a ministry for us,
And Therefore seeing this is the means that God in his revealed will hath pitched upon, we should pray and encourage our selves in praying, that God would be pleased in mercy to provide such a Ministry for us,
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but wanting likewise to the good of their owne soules, as much as in them lies they labour to make that meanes ineffectuall, that God hath intended for the turning of themselves and others,
but wanting likewise to the good of their own Souls, as much as in them lies they labour to make that means ineffectual, that God hath intended for the turning of themselves and Others,
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if we had Iesus Christ himselfe amongst us, farther then it shall please God to blesse their ministry to conversion and reconciliation, they could not be effected by it;
if we had Iesus christ himself among us, farther then it shall please God to bless their Ministry to conversion and reconciliation, they could not be effected by it;
