A caveat against seducers: as it was preached by Richard Standfast, Mr. of Arts, and rector of Christ-Church in Bristol, whereunto are annexed the blind mans meditations. By the same author.
THese are the words of our Blessed Saviour to his Disciples, warning them to beware of being led aside by the cunning craftiness of such as lye in wait to deceive.
THese Are the words of our Blessed Saviour to his Disciples, warning them to beware of being led aside by the cunning craftiness of such as lie in wait to deceive.
As for instance, Beware of false Prophets, Mat. 7.15. Beware of the Scribes, Mark. 12.38. Beware lest any man spoyl you through Philosophy, Col. 2.8. Beware lest you bee drawn away with the errour of the wicked, 2 Pet. 3.17. and so likewise, 2 Thes. 2.3.
As for instance, Beware of false prophets, Mathew 7.15. Beware of the Scribes, Mark. 12.38. Beware lest any man spoil you through Philosophy, Col. 2.8. Beware lest you be drawn away with the error of the wicked, 2 Pet. 3.17. and so likewise, 2 Thebes 2.3.
for sometimes wee may be deceived with the man, sometimes with the means. Sometimes with the man; If hee bee one, of whom wee have so good an opinion, both for his parts,
for sometime we may be deceived with the man, sometime with the means. Sometime with the man; If he be one, of whom we have so good an opinion, both for his parts,
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and for his piety, that wee judge him too wise, to bee deceived himself, and too honest, to deceive others, the authority of such a man may easily betray us into an errour.
and for his piety, that we judge him too wise, to be deceived himself, and too honest, to deceive Others, the Authority of such a man may Easily betray us into an error.
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Magnos errores magnorum virerum authoritate transmittimus, Wee never err more securely, than when we follow a guide, whom, wee presume, wee may safely trust.
Magnos Errors magnorum virerum authoritate transmittimus, we never err more securely, than when we follow a guide, whom, we presume, we may safely trust.
Many more like Caveats wee may finde in St. Pauls Epistles, from the frequency of which wee may very well collect, either some more than ordinary proneness in us to bee mis-led;
Many more like Caveats we may find in Saint Paul's Epistles, from the frequency of which we may very well collect, either Some more than ordinary proneness in us to be misled;
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The first Reason may be taken from our own proneness to errour. Green fruits, and such like trash are more desireable, and more delightful to depraved appetites, than wholesome food;
The First Reason may be taken from our own proneness to error. Green fruits, and such like trash Are more desirable, and more delightful to depraved appetites, than wholesome food;
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and our natural corruption hath a stronger bias in it towards perverse opinions, than it hath towards sound doctrine, partly because it is very much a stranger to truth,
and our natural corruption hath a Stronger bias in it towards perverse opinions, than it hath towards found Doctrine, partly Because it is very much a stranger to truth,
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for Christs own Disciples may fish all night, and catch nothing, when the nets of false Apostles may bee ready to break through the multitude of fishes;
for Christ own Disciples may Fish all night, and catch nothing, when the nets of false Apostles may be ready to break through the multitude of Fish;
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Are not Heresies listed among the works of the flesh? Gal. 5.19, 20. No marvel then if our corrupt nature be more prone to receive falshood than truth,
are not Heresies listed among the works of the Flesh? Gal. 5.19, 20. No marvel then if our corrupt nature be more prove to receive falsehood than truth,
And therefore, seeing our natural distemper gives heretical tenents such advantage against us, wee had need to look about us with the greater care, lest wee be deceived.
And Therefore, seeing our natural distemper gives heretical tenants such advantage against us, we had need to look about us with the greater care, lest we be deceived.
and therefore beware lest you also fall from your own stedfastness, so adviseth St. Peter, 2 Epist. 3.17. If others have been seduced, 'tis possible, that wee may also, if wee be not the more careful.
and Therefore beware lest you also fallen from your own steadfastness, so adviseth Saint Peter, 2 Epistle 3.17. If Others have been seduced, it's possible, that we may also, if we be not the more careful.
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That wee are not all Planets, 'tis no thanks to our own particular constitutions, but to that good hand of providence, which hath fastened us among the fixed Stars; That any Stars have escaped the power of the Dragons tayl, 'tis no thanks to any proper influence of their own,
That we Are not all Planets, it's no thanks to our own particular constitutions, but to that good hand of providence, which hath fastened us among the fixed Stars; That any Stars have escaped the power of the Dragons tail, it's no thanks to any proper influence of their own,
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as may fitly proclaim their craftiness to all men. In Ephes. 4.14. we finde mention of the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lye in wait to deceive.
as may fitly proclaim their craftiness to all men. In Ephesians 4.14. we find mention of the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
The words in the Greek are, NONLATINALPHABET, in which there are three several words made use of, every one of which reacheth full home to the matter in hand, which is, the subtilty of Seducers.
The words in the Greek Are,, in which there Are three several words made use of, every one of which reaches full home to the matter in hand, which is, the subtlety of Seducers.
The first word is NONLATINALPHABET, which comes from NONLATINALPHABET, a dye, and implies such a sleight of hand, as is in cunning gamesters, who know how to shuffle in false dies,
The First word is, which comes from, a die, and Implies such a sleight of hand, as is in cunning gamesters, who know how to shuffle in false die,
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The next word is NONLATINALPHABET, which notes a cunning craftiness, like to that of a serpent, yea, like to that of the Old Serpent, when hee first deceived our first Parents;
The next word is, which notes a cunning craftiness, like to that of a serpent, yea, like to that of the Old Serpent, when he First deceived our First Parents;
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if not more, and that is, NONLATINALPHABET, which as I conceive, may be rendered, after the rate of those, who are artificially trained up in the trade of deceiving.
if not more, and that is,, which as I conceive, may be rendered, After the rate of those, who Are artificially trained up in the trade of deceiving.
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and out of sight, that there may be no suspition of their falshood, and if you please, I will lay before you some of the secrets of this their art, that so you may both see, what reason we have to beware of them,
and out of sighed, that there may be no suspicion of their falsehood, and if you please, I will lay before you Some of the secrets of this their art, that so you may both see, what reason we have to beware of them,
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First, They make choice of a fit soil, and that's usually the weaker sex, who, being for the most part, of the weakest judgements, are therefore the most like to be wrought upon,
First, They make choice of a fit soil, and that's usually the Weaker sex, who, being for the most part, of the Weakest Judgments, Are Therefore the most like to be wrought upon,
and being of the strongest affections, are like to prove most active instruments, and (by reason of their sex) the most prevailing Oratours, for the propagating of what they are set upon among others also.
and being of the Strongest affections, Are like to prove most active Instruments, and (by reason of their sex) the most prevailing Orators, for the propagating of what they Are Set upon among Others also.
and to receive any stamp and impression, which they desire to fasten upon it. Thirdly, When the ground is thus prepared, then they begin to sow their tares;
and to receive any stamp and impression, which they desire to fasten upon it. Thirdly, When the ground is thus prepared, then they begin to sow their tares;
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Fourthly, and lastly, They harrow and water what they have so sown, with large promises, and specious pretences, and other like artificial helps, which they have alwaies ready,
Fourthly, and lastly, They harrow and water what they have so sown, with large promises, and specious pretences, and other like artificial helps, which they have always ready,
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We read it beguiling, but the word is NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies beguiling with a bait, under which metaphor, Seducers are compared to cunning Fishers and Fowlers, who know how to bait their hooks, and snares so,
We read it beguiling, but the word is, which signifies beguiling with a bait, under which metaphor, Seducers Are compared to cunning Fishers and Fowlers, who know how to bait their hooks, and snares so,
Of like subtilty are Seducers, both in their baits and blinds, both to allure and conceal, the one of which they do by fair promises, the other by specious pretences, of each of which a word briefly.
Of like subtlety Are Seducers, both in their baits and blinds, both to allure and conceal, the one of which they do by fair promises, the other by specious pretences, of each of which a word briefly.
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hee knew, that if they went up to Jerusalem, to worship the true God in the old good way which hee had appointed, it would not be long before they would return again to their old allegiance to their lawful Soveraign,
he knew, that if they went up to Jerusalem, to worship the true God in the old good Way which he had appointed, it would not be long before they would return again to their old allegiance to their lawful Sovereign,
and 'tis to be doubted, that the Papists have beguiled many by the same means, who in hopes to finde among them an easier way for the pardon of some sins,
and it's to be doubted, that the Papists have beguiled many by the same means, who in hope's to find among them an Easier Way for the pardon of Some Sins,
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Promises of ease will do much, especially when seconded with profit or honour. Who so dull as not to be in danger to be wrought upon by such allurements? The Golden Cup which is in the hand of the woman, mentioned Rev. 17.4. hath, without controversie, invited many to drink of her abominations;
Promises of ease will do much, especially when seconded with profit or honour. Who so dull as not to be in danger to be wrought upon by such allurements? The Golden Cup which is in the hand of the woman, mentioned Rev. 17.4. hath, without controversy, invited many to drink of her abominations;
and in like manner the promise of a glorious Liberty may be made an Engine, whereby to bring men into an intolerable bondage, and the hopes of a glorious Reformation, may betray them into an abominable confusion.
and in like manner the promise of a glorious Liberty may be made an Engine, whereby to bring men into an intolerable bondage, and the hope's of a glorious Reformation, may betray them into an abominable confusion.
Thus fasting was a mantle for murder, in the case of Naboth, and thus Religion it self may be made a cloak for cruelty and wickedness, yea for treason and rebellion.
Thus fasting was a mantle for murder, in the case of Naboth, and thus Religion it self may be made a cloak for cruelty and wickedness, yea for treason and rebellion.
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Thus did Jehu, his pretence was zeal for the Lord, when hee cut off the house of Ahab, and the worshippers of Baal, and yet his grand design was the securing of himself in the injoying of the Kingdome,
Thus did Jehu, his pretence was zeal for the Lord, when he Cut off the house of Ahab, and the worshippers of Baal, and yet his grand Design was the securing of himself in the enjoying of the Kingdom,
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the Lord threatens to avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehn, Hos. 1.4. for sini•ter ends were the only compas• by which his actions were steered, and whatever his pretences were, his heart was not upright before God.
the Lord threatens to avenge the blood of Jezrael upon the house of Jehn, Hos. 1.4. for sini•ter ends were the only compas• by which his actions were steered, and whatever his pretences were, his heart was not upright before God.
for besides all this that hath been said upon this Subject, they can rack the Scriptures to the length and breadth of their false opinions, and torment them to make them speak, more than ever they intended,
for beside all this that hath been said upon this Subject, they can rack the Scriptures to the length and breadth of their false opinions, and torment them to make them speak, more than ever they intended,
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Besides this, they have also unwritten traditions, and feigned miracles, and cunning devised fables; they can also pretend to dreams and revelations, and for a need can forge Authors for their own advantage;
Beside this, they have also unwritten traditions, and feigned Miracles, and cunning devised fables; they can also pretend to dreams and revelations, and for a need can forge Authors for their own advantage;
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as the Gibeenites did the people of Israel, Josh. 9.5. and all these they can set off, NONLATINALPHABET, with good words, and fair speeches, Rom. 16.18. and NONLATINALPHABET, with flattering words, 1 Thes. 2.5. yea NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Pet. 2.3.
as the Gibeenites did the people of Israel, Josh. 9.5. and all these they can Set off,, with good words, and fair Speeches, Rom. 16.18. and, with flattering words, 1 Thebes 2.5. yea, 2 Pet. 2.3.
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with artificial words, composed, as it were, on purpose, and set as in a frame, for the better uttering of their false wares, and counterfeit commodities.
with artificial words, composed, as it were, on purpose, and Set as in a frame, for the better uttering of their false wares, and counterfeit commodities.
By some of these devises formerly mentioned, the Papists seek to support their purgatory and prayers for the dead, invocation of Saints, worshipping of Images,
By Some of these devises formerly mentioned, the Papists seek to support their purgatory and Prayers for the dead, invocation of Saints, worshipping of Images,
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nor have the Anabaptists, and Quakers been without their pretended Revelations, and new Lights, whereby to maintain their old errours, and vertiginous imaginations.
nor have the Anabaptists, and Quakers been without their pretended Revelations, and new Lights, whereby to maintain their old errors, and vertiginous Imaginations.
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Most of all these cunning devices that I have mentioned, were easie to be seen in the carriage of Simon Magus, and those Hereticks, that were his followers,
Most of all these cunning devices that I have mentioned, were easy to be seen in the carriage of Simon Magus, and those Heretics, that were his followers,
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and at last like Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses, they counterfeited the miracles of the greatest Apostles, the more to disparage the truth of the Gospel,
and At last like Jannes and Jambres, who withstood Moses, they counterfeited the Miracles of the greatest Apostles, the more to disparage the truth of the Gospel,
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And whether the worst of these Arts have not sometimes been made use of by some of the Jesuites, and their emissaries (amongst whom I think it will be no injury to reckon some of the Quakers also) is not a little to be doubted.
And whither the worst of these Arts have not sometime been made use of by Some of the Jesuits, and their emissaries (among whom I think it will be no injury to reckon Some of the Quakers also) is not a little to be doubted.
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or at least know how to blinde the eyes, and to delude the fancies of their beholders, that they shall think (like men in a dream) that their hands are full of gold, when 'tis nothing but leaves;
or At least know how to blind the eyes, and to delude the fancies of their beholders, that they shall think (like men in a dream) that their hands Are full of gold, when it's nothing but leaves;
Seeing then, that Seducers are such subtil Serpents, such cunning gamesters, such crafty companions, such skilful fowlers, such Masters of Art in the Mysterie of couzenage, we had need to take a great deal of heed that no man deceive us.
Seeing then, that Seducers Are such subtle Serpents, such cunning gamesters, such crafty Sodales, such skilful fowlers, such Masters of Art in the Mystery of cozenage, we had need to take a great deal of heed that no man deceive us.
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for what are they but theeves and robbers? and the theef comes not, but to steal, Joh. 10.10 and to kill, and to destroy, John 10.10. St. Paul saith, See that no man spoil you, Col. 2.8.
for what Are they but thieves and robbers? and the thief comes not, but to steal, John 10.10 and to kill, and to destroy, John 10.10. Saint Paul Says, See that no man spoil you, Col. 2.8.
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as a captive, to make prize of their estates, and slaves of their persons, 2 Tim. 3.6. (where the word is, NONLATINALPHABET, from NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies a spear,
as a captive, to make prize of their estates, and slaves of their Persons, 2 Tim. 3.6. (where the word is,, from, which signifies a spear,
and heaven, and happiness also, and when these be gone, what will be left us but beggary and everlasting misery? and therefore being such dangerous persons, we have the more reason to take heed, that no man deceive us.
and heaven, and happiness also, and when these be gone, what will be left us but beggary and everlasting misery? and Therefore being such dangerous Persons, we have the more reason to take heed, that no man deceive us.
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Seducers are as cunning to keep possession, as to gain admission, and to this end they frighten their followers with the woful dangers of Apostacy from the truth (for so they call the revolting from their errours) and by this device they so boare their ears, that they are in danger to be their servants for ever.
Seducers Are as cunning to keep possession, as to gain admission, and to this end they frighten their followers with the woeful dangers of Apostasy from the truth (for so they call the revolting from their errors) and by this device they so boar their ears, that they Are in danger to be their Servants for ever.
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Besides this, errour is of a spreading nature, the corrupt doctrine of the Pharisees is called leaver, Mat. 16.6. because it is of a sour and enlarging nature.
Beside this, error is of a spreading nature, the corrupt Doctrine of the Pharisees is called leaver, Mathew 16.6. Because it is of a sour and enlarging nature.
and their word will eat as doth a canker, 2 Tim. 2.16, 17. The like Caution we have, Heb. 12.15. Look to it, that no root of bitterness spring up, 2 Tim. 3.13. and thereby many be defiled;
and their word will eat as does a canker, 2 Tim. 2.16, 17. The like Caution we have, Hebrew 12.15. Look to it, that no root of bitterness spring up, 2 Tim. 3.13. and thereby many be defiled;
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Erasmus in writing the life of St. Jerome, hath a notable passage concerning those times, wherein that Father lived, his words are these, Nullum fuit unquam saeculum seditiosius, neque consusius:
Erasmus in writing the life of Saint Jerome, hath a notable passage Concerning those times, wherein that Father lived, his words Are these, Nullum fuit unquam saeculum seditiosius, neque consusius:
& sic omnia contaminarant haereticorum errores, ac dissidia, ut magnae cujusdam artis fuerit orthodoxum esse, i.e. There was never any age fuller of confusion and sedition,
& sic omnia contaminarant haereticorum Errors, ac Dissidia, ut Great cujusdam artis fuerit Orthodox esse, i.e. There was never any age fuller of confusion and sedition,
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'tis the very picture of the times wherein we have lately lived, wherein there have been spread abroad such variety of errours, that it could be no less than an Art to be Orthodox.
it's the very picture of the times wherein we have lately lived, wherein there have been spread abroad such variety of errors, that it could be no less than an Art to be Orthodox.
how warily doth hee walk, that is afraid of falling? how careful is that man about his mony, that fears robbing? how diligent is hee, that is afraid of danger? how circumspect is hee, that is afraid of sickness? So is spiritual fear the great Guardian of the soul;
how warily does he walk, that is afraid of falling? how careful is that man about his money, that fears robbing? how diligent is he, that is afraid of danger? how circumspect is he, that is afraid of sickness? So is spiritual Fear the great Guardian of the soul;
but ignorance of the Scriptures, is the way to errour, Mat. 22.29. This was the Rule of old, to the Law, and to the Testimonies, Isa. 8.20. and it is in force still;
but ignorance of the Scriptures, is the Way to error, Mathew 22.29. This was the Rule of old, to the Law, and to the Testimonies, Isaiah 8.20. and it is in force still;
for otherwise what certainty could we have of any of those things that do belong to our peace? 'tis by the Scriptures that we come to know the voice of Christ from the voice of a stranger,
for otherwise what certainty could we have of any of those things that do belong to our peace? it's by the Scriptures that we come to know the voice of christ from the voice of a stranger,
for a remedy against them, hee commends them to God, and to the word of his grace, &c. And the like may be observed from 2 Tim. 3. if wee compare the four last verses with the rest of the chapter.
for a remedy against them, he commends them to God, and to the word of his grace, etc. And the like may be observed from 2 Tim. 3. if we compare the four last Verses with the rest of the chapter.
a weather-cock disposition is easily carried about, with every wind of doctrine, Ephes. 4.14. unstable souls may quickly be insnared, and therefore hold fast the profession of the Faith without wavering;
a weathercock disposition is Easily carried about, with every wind of Doctrine, Ephesians 4.14. unstable Souls may quickly be Ensnared, and Therefore hold fast the profession of the Faith without wavering;
yea it is just with God, that such men as do not embrace the love of the truth, 2 Thes. 2.10, 11. that they may be saved, should be given up to believe lies, 2 Thess. 2.10, 11. Fiftly, Be ye doers of the truth, and beware of living in any known way of wickedness with liking and allowance.
yea it is just with God, that such men as do not embrace the love of the truth, 2 Thebes 2.10, 11. that they may be saved, should be given up to believe lies, 2 Thess 2.10, 11. Fifty, Be you doers of the truth, and beware of living in any known Way of wickedness with liking and allowance.
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Errour in practice will in time draw on errour in judgement, and when once a good conscience is put away, 1 Tim. 1.19. faith will quickly suffer Shipwrack. 1 Tim. 1.19.
Error in practice will in time draw on error in judgement, and when once a good conscience is put away, 1 Tim. 1.19. faith will quickly suffer Shipwreck. 1 Tim. 1.19.
He that lives in any known sin, which he is resolved not to part withall, that man is swept and garnished for the entertaining of any erroneous doctrine, which shall tend to strengthen his hands,
He that lives in any known since, which he is resolved not to part withal, that man is swept and garnished for the entertaining of any erroneous Doctrine, which shall tend to strengthen his hands,
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6. Beware of calling into question apparent truths, and of disputing express commands, for after this manner the Serpent beguiled Eve; and by this means the man of God, that was sent to Bethel, was betrayed to believe a lye. 1 King. 13. No Commission Per. Ol. should ever sway us against express orders under Hand and Seal: nor should the pretended voice of an Angel prevail with us against the express voice of God, lest it prove bitterness in the latter end;
6. Beware of calling into question apparent truths, and of disputing express commands, for After this manner the Serpent beguiled Eve; and by this means the man of God, that was sent to Bethel, was betrayed to believe a lie. 1 King. 13. No Commission Per. Ol. should ever sway us against express order under Hand and Seal: nor should the pretended voice of an Angel prevail with us against the express voice of God, lest it prove bitterness in the latter end;
And have we not much more reason to be curious about those things that do belong to the good of our souls? Follow therefore in this case, the advice of St. John, 1 Epist. 4.1. Many false Prophets are gone forth, saith he, (and so may we) believe not therefore every one, that pretends to the Spirit, but try what Spirit they are of.
And have we not much more reason to be curious about those things that do belong to the good of our Souls? Follow Therefore in this case, the Advice of Saint John, 1 Epistle 4.1. Many false prophets Are gone forth, Says he, (and so may we) believe not Therefore every one, that pretends to the Spirit, but try what Spirit they Are of.
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And for our better direction in their discovery, These following rules may be very useful. First, They that come not in by the door are theeves and robbers, John 10.1.
And for our better direction in their discovery, These following rules may be very useful. First, They that come not in by the door Are thieves and robbers, John 10.1.
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I do not deny, but that a man may be truely a Prophet, and yet he may be a false Prophet, he may be truely a Prophet, in regard of the lawfulness of his calling,
I do not deny, but that a man may be truly a Prophet, and yet he may be a false Prophet, he may be truly a Prophet, in regard of the lawfulness of his calling,
If God send any upon his errands, it is either by the ordinary way of imposition of those reverend hands, in which Christ hath intrusted that power for the good of his Church;
If God send any upon his errands, it is either by the ordinary Way of imposition of those reverend hands, in which christ hath Entrusted that power for the good of his Church;
& yet cannot make it out by one of these waies, we may safely conclude that God never sent them, unless it be to prove the sincerity of our love, as it is said of the false Prophet, Deut. 13.3. or else for a punishment to a barren, and wanton Nation;
& yet cannot make it out by one of these ways, we may safely conclude that God never sent them, unless it be to prove the sincerity of our love, as it is said of the false Prophet, Deuteronomy 13.3. or Else for a punishment to a barren, and wanton nation;
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and amongst other their ill qualities, which hee there reckons up, hee saith, That they did despise dominions, and speak evil of dignities, vers. 8. And hee denounceth a woe against them for being cruel,
and among other their ill qualities, which he there reckons up, he Says, That they did despise Dominions, and speak evil of dignities, vers. 8. And he Denounceth a woe against them for being cruel,
like Cain, and covetous, like Balaam, and seditious, like Corah, vers. 11. It should seem by St. Jude, that they were factious disturbers of that comely order, which God had settled in his Church;
like Cain, and covetous, like balaam, and seditious, like Corah, vers. 11. It should seem by Saint U^de, that they were factious disturbers of that comely order, which God had settled in his Church;
for though by dominions, v. 8. we may understand the Civil Power, yet reason wills, that by dignities, we understand the Ecclesiastical Order; how else could they be said to perish in the gain-saying of Corah? for if there had not been some dignities and eminencies in the Church of the Christians, even in those most Primitive times,
for though by Dominions, v. 8. we may understand the Civil Power, yet reason wills, that by dignities, we understand the Ecclesiastical Order; how Else could they be said to perish in the gainsaying of Corah? for if there had not been Some dignities and Eminences in the Church of the Christians, even in those most Primitive times,
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for this was the heartroot of Corahs sin, hee sought to equal the Levite with the Priest, and so became souly guilty of that fault, of taking too much upon him, of which hee falsly accused others;
for this was the heartroot of Corahs since, he sought to equal the Levite with the Priest, and so became souly guilty of that fault, of taking too much upon him, of which he falsely accused Others;
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as doth most plainly appear by Numb. 16.7, 9, 10. This was the cause of their gathering together against the Lord, vers. 11. Corah being but a Levite, would needs be a Priest (as if in these our daies, hee that were but a Presbyter, should take upon him to be a Bishop, this was the main of the matter.
as does most plainly appear by Numb. 16.7, 9, 10. This was the cause of their gathering together against the Lord, vers. 11. Corah being but a Levite, would needs be a Priest (as if in these our days, he that were but a Presbyter, should take upon him to be a Bishop, this was the main of the matter.
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Indeed, hee did oppose Moses, as well as Aaron, but Moses came in only by the by, for the grand design lay wholly against Aaron. I do not think but that Corah could have been contented to have let Moses alone,
Indeed, he did oppose Moses, as well as Aaron, but Moses Come in only by the by, for the grand Design lay wholly against Aaron. I do not think but that Corah could have been contented to have let Moses alone,
for rather than Corah will not oppose the Priest, hee will oppose the Prince too; and rather than not prevail against Aaron, hee will strike at Moses also;
for rather than Corah will not oppose the Priest, he will oppose the Prince too; and rather than not prevail against Aaron, he will strike At Moses also;
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And as for Dathan and Abiram, they were meerly drawn in. And 'tis most probable, that Corah stirred them up against Moses, chiefly for this end, that hee might the better ingage them for himself against Aaron: for the main plot was against him,
And as for Dathan and Abiram, they were merely drawn in. And it's most probable, that Corah stirred them up against Moses, chiefly for this end, that he might the better engage them for himself against Aaron: for the main plot was against him,
But now see the issue of this matter of Corah. While Corah sought to remove the bounds between the Priest and the Levite, there were others, that were as busie with the same tools to pull down the pale, between the Levite and the People, and by laying all in common to bring all to confusion.
But now see the issue of this matter of Corah. While Corah sought to remove the bounds between the Priest and the Levite, there were Others, that were as busy with the same tools to pull down the pale, between the Levite and the People, and by laying all in Common to bring all to confusion.
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If the Levites will all be Priests, the People will be ready to think, that they may all as well be Levites, and that all the Congregation are holy, as well as they, even every man of them.
If the Levites will all be Priests, the People will be ready to think, that they may all as well be Levites, and that all the Congregation Are holy, as well as they, even every man of them.
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for though it had of it self neither root, nor sap, yet by the mighty power of God, that Rod only, among all the rest of the Rods, budded buds, and bloomed blossomes,
for though it had of it self neither root, nor sap, yet by the mighty power of God, that Rod only, among all the rest of the Rods, budded buds, and bloomed blossoms,
And therefore well worthy was this Rod, to be laid up in store, and to be kept for a token, being an Emblem of Order, and a Pledge for Succession, as well as a testimony of the choice of God.
And Therefore well worthy was this Rod, to be laid up in store, and to be kept for a token, being an Emblem of Order, and a Pledge for Succession, as well as a testimony of the choice of God.
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for a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which was not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the Lord, that hee be not as Corah,
for a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which was not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the Lord, that he be not as Corah,
So might that Rod also serve for a memorial, that no stranger, which was not of the Tribe of Levi, presume to meddle with the things of the Tabernacle,
So might that Rod also serve for a memorial, that no stranger, which was not of the Tribe of Levi, presume to meddle with the things of the Tabernacle,
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By all which, if it be duly weighed, you may easily judge, if I have not reason to say, That they who can indure no Superiority in the Church, are suspicious persons.
By all which, if it be duly weighed, you may Easily judge, if I have not reason to say, That they who can endure no Superiority in the Church, Are suspicious Persons.
Thirdly, Revilers and opposers of those Ministers, and that Ministry of the Gospel, which hath been settled in the Church by the Holy Ghost in all ages downward,
Thirdly, Revilers and opposers of those Ministers, and that Ministry of the Gospel, which hath been settled in the Church by the Holy Ghost in all ages downward,
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and if once wee can be perswaded to throw this Salt into a corner, those flyes will quickly be buzzing about our ears, to fill our brains with worms, and our minds with rottenness.
and if once we can be persuaded to throw this Salt into a corner, those flies will quickly be buzzing about our ears, to fill our brains with worms, and our minds with rottenness.
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Observe that passage of the Apostle, Ephes. 4.11, 12, 13, 14. that you may the better take heed how you sleight the Ministers of the Gospel, all the daies of your life.
Observe that passage of the Apostle, Ephesians 4.11, 12, 13, 14. that you may the better take heed how you sleight the Ministers of the Gospel, all the days of your life.
God gave some Apostles, &c. and some Pastors and Teachers. Mark, not all teachers, for who then should be hearers? but some Pastors and Teachers. And why hath hee given the Church Pastors and Teachers,
God gave Some Apostles, etc. and Some Pastors and Teachers. Mark, not all Teachers, for who then should be hearers? but Some Pastors and Teachers. And why hath he given the Church Pastors and Teachers,
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and carried about, & c? vers. 14. If then God gave Ministers to prevent Seducers, we may well account them no better than Seducers, that shall revile or oppose them.
and carried about, & c? vers. 14. If then God gave Ministers to prevent Seducers, we may well account them no better than Seducers, that shall revile or oppose them.
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Fourthly, Beware of those, who decline the word of God revealed in the Scriptures, and set up any other Rule to walk by, in the worship of God, and way of salvation.
Fourthly, Beware of those, who decline the word of God revealed in the Scriptures, and Set up any other Rule to walk by, in the worship of God, and Way of salvation.
'Tis his word that is the Truth, and therefore to decline this, and instead thereof to set up Traditions, new Lights, or pretended Revelations, is the mark of a deceiver.
It's his word that is the Truth, and Therefore to decline this, and instead thereof to Set up Traditions, new Lights, or pretended Revelations, is the mark of a deceiver.
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Fifthly, They that are for divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine, which we have learned from the blessed Apostles, are to be marked and avoided;
Fifthly, They that Are for divisions and offences contrary to the Doctrine, which we have learned from the blessed Apostles, Are to be marked and avoided;
than to be broached to break the Peace and unity of the Church. Thus hee. Sixthly, Beware of those that promise liberty beyond the bounds of the Gospel.
than to be broached to break the Peace and unity of the Church. Thus he. Sixthly, Beware of those that promise liberty beyond the bounds of the Gospel.
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The Gospel indeed is a perfect doctrine of perfect liberty, shewing us the ready way how to be freed from the terrour and rigour of the Law, from the service of sin,
The Gospel indeed is a perfect Doctrine of perfect liberty, showing us the ready Way how to be freed from the terror and rigour of the Law, from the service of since,
and slavery of Satan, and from the curse of God, and the wrath to come. But if any man shall stretch this liberty to a freedome from Parents, and Masters,
and slavery of Satan, and from the curse of God, and the wrath to come. But if any man shall stretch this liberty to a freedom from Parents, and Masters,
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This is not liberty, but looseness, this is liberty turned into a cloak of maliciousness, and they that thus promise liberty, are themselves the Servants of corruption. See 1 Tim. 6.1, 2, 3, 4. Seventhly, By their fruits you may know them, Mat. 7.16. not by their leaves, but by their fruit, for the leaves may bee fair, when the fruit is faulty;
This is not liberty, but looseness, this is liberty turned into a cloak of maliciousness, and they that thus promise liberty, Are themselves the Servants of corruption. See 1 Tim. 6.1, 2, 3, 4. Seventhly, By their fruits you may know them, Mathew 7.16. not by their leaves, but by their fruit, for the leaves may be fair, when the fruit is faulty;
yet if they retain pride, and hatred, and malice, and wrath, and seditions, and heresies, are they not carnal? Men may pretend to much light and perfection,
yet if they retain pride, and hatred, and malice, and wrath, and seditions, and heresies, Are they not carnal? Men may pretend to much Light and perfection,
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& 11. And therefore look narrowly into their conversations. A conversation truly pure, and truly peaceable, patient and meek, full of self-denial, and mercy,
& 11. And Therefore look narrowly into their conversations. A Conversation truly pure, and truly peaceable, patient and meek, full of self-denial, and mercy,
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and charity, is a conversation suitable to the Gospel, but they that walk contrary to these, are disorderly walkers. Walkers indeed, some of them are,
and charity, is a Conversation suitable to the Gospel, but they that walk contrary to these, Are disorderly walker's. Walkers indeed, Some of them Are,
for they go to and fro, and compass Sea and Land to make Proselytes, who if they come not within compass of the Statute against Vagrants and Wanderers (whom a whip and a pass should convey to the place from whence they came) yet they should be carefully avoided by all those that wish well to their own peace,
for they go to and from, and compass Sea and Land to make Proselytes, who if they come not within compass of the Statute against Vagrants and Wanderers (whom a whip and a pass should convey to the place from whence they Come) yet they should be carefully avoided by all those that wish well to their own peace,
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and the good of their brethren. Or lastly, If this be not the true meaning of that place, Mat. 7.16. then by their fruits, we must understand the fruit which grows upon their doctrine;
and the good of their brothers. Or lastly, If this be not the true meaning of that place, Mathew 7.16. then by their fruits, we must understand the fruit which grows upon their Doctrine;
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But 'tis a blast rather, raised by him, who is the Prince of the power of the Air, whose subtilty is such, that hee knows how to make addition by substraction,
But it's a blast rather, raised by him, who is the Prince of the power of the Air, whose subtlety is such, that he knows how to make addition by substraction,
I will now conclude all with the words of St. Peter; 2 Pet. 3.17, 18. Seeing yee know these things before, beware lest yee also, being led away with the errour of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
I will now conclude all with the words of Saint Peter; 2 Pet. 3.17, 18. Seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fallen from your own steadfastness.
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