Seaven sermons. [sermons 1 and 2 only] preached vpon severall occasions. Viz. 1 The Christians prayer for the Churches peace. One sermon on Psal. 122.6. 2 One sermon on 1 Sam. 2.30 3 Baruchs sore gently opened; Gods salve skilfully applyed. In two sermons on Jeremy 45.5. 4 The araignement of coveteousnesse. In three sermons on Luke 12.15. By John Stoughton, Doctor in Divinitie, late of Aldermanburie, London.
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to God, and to Ierusalem: such as that onely bird, the dying Phoenix, lying in her bed of spices (all the spices of Arabia) and fired with the pure beames of the Sun, cannot paralell.
to God, and to Ierusalem: such as that only bird, the dying Phoenix, lying in her Bed of spices (all the spices of Arabia) and fired with the pure beams of the Sun, cannot parallel.
reviueing (as it were) like a dry tree, by the sent of the waters, (as Iob speakes) and breaking forth into this extacy of divine affections, (in the beginning of the Psalme.) I was glad when they said unto mee, let vs goe into the house of the Lord:
reviving (as it were) like a dry tree, by the sent of the waters, (as Job speaks) and breaking forth into this ecstasy of divine affections, (in the beginning of the Psalm.) I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord:
Secondly, his propriety hee hath in it, or the relation in which he standeth to it, which is Double, 1. Jerusalem (in the fourth verse) is the place of Gods worship, whether the Tribes goe up:
Secondly, his propriety he hath in it, or the Relation in which he Stands to it, which is Double, 1. Jerusalem (in the fourth verse) is the place of God's worship, whither the Tribes go up:
He lookes upon Ierusalem, in the double relation mentioned before. 1 For my Brethren and companions sake, I will now say, Peace bee unto thee. There is the first relation. And the second is:
He looks upon Ierusalem, in the double Relation mentioned before. 1 For my Brothers and Sodales sake, I will now say, Peace be unto thee. There is the First Relation. And the second is:
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I shall therefore contract all into one observation, and so prosecute it in many particulars briefly, that so I may comprehend the maine of the text, and shall propound it thus:
I shall Therefore contract all into one observation, and so prosecute it in many particulars briefly, that so I may comprehend the main of the text, and shall propound it thus:
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For the opening of the point, to bee very briefe in it, there bee two things concerning the Object, that I shall giue a little inlargement to, (to take the full meaning of the point.) And also two branches concerning the act, which is to be performed.
For the opening of the point, to be very brief in it, there be two things Concerning the Object, that I shall give a little enlargement to, (to take the full meaning of the point.) And also two branches Concerning the act, which is to be performed.
I. Ierusalem, (to expresse it in a word) there may be a double signification of it, which may come within the compasse of the meaning of the text. First of all, Ierusalem Mysticall. Secondly, Ierusalem Literall.
I Ierusalem, (to express it in a word) there may be a double signification of it, which may come within the compass of the meaning of the text. First of all, Ierusalem Mystical. Secondly, Ierusalem Literal.
and welfare, which every one should preferre before his owne private, and not mind so much his owne cabbin as the ship in which all prosper, or perish together.
and welfare, which every one should prefer before his own private, and not mind so much his own cabin as the ship in which all prosper, or perish together.
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and comprehend, the good of all in his prayers. Secondly, and more specially. Those members of the Church that are •mminent, the naturall members, and the noble members.
and comprehend, the good of all in his Prayers. Secondly, and more specially. Those members of the Church that Are •mminent, the natural members, and the noble members.
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The naturall members, that are the living stones of the building of God, not onely in the outward profession of religion, pleasing to God (Christians in name) but those that are really such.
The natural members, that Are the living stones of the building of God, not only in the outward profession of Religion, pleasing to God (Christians in name) but those that Are really such.
So by the same reason by which these are included, we must also understand there is an exclusion, and collatterally a praying against them that are against Ierusalem: Against Babel, against all the opposites of Ierusalem, for it is with Ierusalem and the enemies of it,
So by the same reason by which these Are included, we must also understand there is an exclusion, and collatterally a praying against them that Are against Ierusalem: Against Babel, against all the opposites of Ierusalem, for it is with Ierusalem and the enemies of it,
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will also collaterally reach against Babel. And so I have expressed as much as I intended in this first part of the Object, which is comprehended in Ierusalem. Pray for Ierusalem.
will also collaterally reach against Babel. And so I have expressed as much as I intended in this First part of the Object, which is comprehended in Ierusalem. prey for Ierusalem.
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when they would wish all happines, whatsoever that commeth within the compasse of making happy, then they say Peace be to this house, that is, all happines be to it,
when they would wish all happiness, whatsoever that comes within the compass of making happy, then they say Peace be to this house, that is, all happiness be to it,
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all blessings and proprieties: all that is good and usefull and tends to the welfare of Jerusalem, is comprehended under peace which we must pray for here.
all blessings and proprieties: all that is good and useful and tends to the welfare of Jerusalem, is comprehended under peace which we must pray for Here.
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or among those erring people, that haue a name of christianity, and yet rase the foundation of it, that God would inlarge the borders of his Church, and inlighten them.
or among those erring people, that have a name of christianity, and yet raze the Foundation of it, that God would enlarge the borders of his Church, and inlighten them.
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A Peace with God, in causing his Churches to keepe their peace with him, in walking in the purity, and power of his ordinances, without which though they were at peace with all the world,
A Peace with God, in causing his Churches to keep their peace with him, in walking in the purity, and power of his ordinances, without which though they were At peace with all the world,
As that great Artificer, who sometime 〈 ◊ 〉 famous buckler for 〈 ◊ 〉, the Goddesse of the Atheni••s, •e contrived it so, that hee wrought his owne name in the Center of the Buckler, which was so framed of severall pieces,
As that great Artificer, who sometime 〈 ◊ 〉 famous buckler for 〈 ◊ 〉, the Goddess of the Atheni••s, •e contrived it so, that he wrought his own name in the Centre of the Buckler, which was so framed of several Pieces,
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and distractions, that they may thinke the same things, and goe the same way and vnanimously minde the glory of the Lord together, the breach and losse of which Peace i• one of the greatest mischiefes,
and distractions, that they may think the same things, and go the same Way and unanimously mind the glory of the Lord together, the breach and loss of which Peace i• one of the greatest mischiefs,
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but when they had no 〈 ◊ 〉, th•• they flourished in religion. The primitive Church which was persecuted by the red Dragon, was cloathed with the Sun, and crowned with a crown of twelue Stars, with the M〈 … 〉 vnder her foot:
but when they had no 〈 ◊ 〉, th•• they flourished in Religion. The primitive Church which was persecuted by the read Dragon, was clothed with the Sun, and crowned with a crown of twelue Stars, with the M〈 … 〉 under her foot:
I shall expresse brie••y a• other b〈 … 〉ch of the point, which is the office of a Christian, in regard of the Act. There is a double Act, intimated in the point, and contained in the Text.
I shall express brie••y a• other b〈 … 〉ch of the point, which is the office of a Christian, in regard of the Act. There is a double Act, intimated in the point, and contained in the Text.
our examples should bee presidents and patternes to others to provoke them to good workes. Every one that hath any authority, his authority should goe that way, for the setling,
our Examples should be Presidents and patterns to Others to provoke them to good works. Every one that hath any Authority, his Authority should go that Way, for the settling,
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To pretend God and the Church, and to looke to a mans purse, and to his owne private respects, is base and sordid. 2. Wee should doe this also earnestly,
To pretend God and the Church, and to look to a men purse, and to his own private respects, is base and sordid. 2. we should do this also earnestly,
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and frequently, not as if wee cared not for it, but put our strength to it, 3. Wee must doe it, constantly, not by fits, grashopper-like, to skip up and fall downe againe presently;
and frequently, not as if we cared not for it, but put our strength to it, 3. we must do it, constantly, not by fits, grasshopper-like, to skip up and fallen down again presently;
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To mention one thing more, Who is it, that are bound to doe all this (I expressed it in the point) Every Christian, the true Christian, and every one that is such must know it is a part of his duty.
To mention one thing more, Who is it, that Are bound to do all this (I expressed it in the point) Every Christian, the true Christian, and every one that is such must know it is a part of his duty.
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Of what condition soever whither l••ned, or vnlearned, whether men or women, th•ro 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 but may bee sould•ers in this servico, women may worko here, their affections may be strong,
Of what condition soever whither l••ned, or unlearned, whither men or women, th•ro 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 but may be sould•ers in this servico, women may worko Here, their affections may be strong,
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and we see many presidents for it, of such affections, that haue beene in the Saints of God, toward the Church of God, that they were carried away with the good of it, to the neglect of themselues.
and we see many Presidents for it, of such affections, that have been in the Saints of God, towards the Church of God, that they were carried away with the good of it, to the neglect of themselves.
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Moses, was so farre tender of the good of the Church of God, that he could 〈 ◊ 〉 beene 〈 ◊ 〉, in a high ext••••ll affection, rather to haue lost himselfe,
Moses, was so Far tender of the good of the Church of God, that he could 〈 ◊ 〉 been 〈 ◊ 〉, in a high ext••••ll affection, rather to have lost himself,
Psal. 20. 5. and 51. 18. and 53. 6. The Psalmist in the middest of the heate of the prosecutions of his owne welfare, hath many out-lets, and breakings out of heart:
Psalm 20. 5. and 51. 18. and 53. 6. The Psalmist in the midst of the heat of the prosecutions of his own welfare, hath many outlets, and breakings out of heart:
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Minding not so much his owne particular, as the whole house of God, and therefore he said, hee would not goe vp to his bedde, till he had found out a place for the Lord to dwell in.
Minding not so much his own particular, as the Whole house of God, and Therefore he said, he would not go up to his Bed, till he had found out a place for the Lord to dwell in.
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untill her righteousnesse bud forth, you that are the Lords remembrancers give him no rest, vntill hee haue made Ierusalem, the praise of the whole earth.
until her righteousness bud forth, you that Are the lords remembrancers give him no rest, until he have made Ierusalem, the praise of the Whole earth.
and they used to crowne there heads with rushes, which being done one of them lookt out at the window, which did so provoke the state, that they tooke away his head for it.
and they used to crown there Heads with Rushes, which being done one of them looked out At the window, which did so provoke the state, that they took away his head for it.
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To point at, 2. or 3. places, in the New Testament: Saint Pauls affection in this kind, that same in comparable affection, in Rom. 9. 3. is not to be expressed, in which he paralelled Moses, if not surpassed him:
To point At, 2. or 3. places, in the New Testament: Saint Paul's affection in this kind, that same in comparable affection, in Rom. 9. 3. is not to be expressed, in which he paralleled Moses, if not surpassed him:
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1. If you looke vpward, the relation it hath to God, it is the house of God, it is the Spouse of Christ, and can there bee a dearer relation to put a deeper ingagement vpon us,
1. If you look upward, the Relation it hath to God, it is the house of God, it is the Spouse of christ, and can there be a Dearer Relation to put a Deeper engagement upon us,
As a Generall said sometimas, when one came to him for justice, what doest thou talke to mee of justice, (saith hee) I cannot heare the noise of Law and justice,
As a General said sometimas, when one Come to him for Justice, what dost thou talk to me of Justice, (Says he) I cannot hear the noise of Law and Justice,
There is no hearing of the Law of God, the Law of justice, when men haue their swords in their hands, there can be no roome for religion to grow up and thriue,
There is no hearing of the Law of God, the Law of Justice, when men have their swords in their hands, there can be no room for Religion to grow up and thrive,
Is it not God that ruleth all the world, and hath all hearts in his hands? he can make the very stones to be at peace with a man, he soders men together, Peace and warre depends upon him:
Is it not God that Ruleth all the world, and hath all hearts in his hands? he can make the very stones to be At peace with a man, he solders men together, Peace and war depends upon him:
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He is a Sonne of Ierusalem, it becommeth him (at least) to pray hard for his mother ▪ he is an vnnaturall child, that will not open his mouth to saue mischeife from his mother.
He is a Son of Ierusalem, it becomes him (At least) to pray hard for his mother ▪ he is an unnatural child, that will not open his Mouth to save mischief from his mother.
As the Son of Cras•s, that never sp•k• before, the dumbe child through vehemency of tender affection, seeing one goe about to kill his father, cryed ou•, O man wil• thou kill Crasus? it opened the dumbe mans mo〈 … 〉 that could not speake before, to plead for his father in a case of danger.
As the Son of Cras•s, that never sp•k• before, the dumb child through vehemency of tender affection, seeing one go about to kill his father, cried ou•, Oh man wil• thou kill Crasus? it opened the dumb men mo〈 … 〉 that could not speak before, to plead for his father in a case of danger.
II. Every child of God, is as a son of Ierusalem, so a sonne of Peace, we are the sonnes of the God of peace; and sonnes of the Gospell of peace, and have all the ingagements of 〈 ◊ 〉 the spirit is a spirit of Peace: the spirit of the Dove shall rest upon the spirit of the sonnes of God, they are the sonnes of Peace. III.
II Every child of God, is as a son of Ierusalem, so a son of Peace, we Are the Sons of the God of peace; and Sons of the Gospel of peace, and have all the engagements of 〈 ◊ 〉 the Spirit is a Spirit of Peace: the Spirit of the Dove shall rest upon the Spirit of the Sons of God, they Are the Sons of Peace. III.
and towards Heaven, in the way of Prayer. So that a Christian, that is the Sonne of God the Sonne of Ierusalem, the Sonne of peace, and the Son of prayer:
and towards Heaven, in the Way of Prayer. So that a Christian, that is the Son of God the Son of Ierusalem, the Son of peace, and the Son of prayer:
There bee 3. things in the generall, that I desire to commend unto you, from the consideration of this point by way of application, to set it home vpon your consciences,
There be 3. things in the general, that I desire to commend unto you, from the consideration of this point by Way of application, to Set it home upon your Consciences,
There be 3. sorts of men, (saith Seneca) those that doe evill; those that doe nothing but by things; and those that doe nothing at all. I might speake of them in this forme:
There be 3. sorts of men, (Says Senecca) those that do evil; those that do nothing but by things; and those that do nothing At all. I might speak of them in this Form:
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If this be the duty of all Christians to pray for the peace of Ierusalem: then how are they very Antipodes unto Christians, in a direct opposition unto them, that are not for Jerusalem, but for Babel.
If this be the duty of all Christians to pray for the peace of Ierusalem: then how Are they very Antipodes unto Christians, in a Direct opposition unto them, that Are not for Jerusalem, but for Babel.
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1. If there bee any Iesuiticall spirit, that would build Rome, with the revenge of the ruines of England, as the first was built, this is cleane opposite to the text:
1. If there be any Jesuitical Spirit, that would built Room, with the revenge of the ruins of England, as the First was built, this is clean opposite to the text:
if any one be not for Ierusalem but for Babel, they are cleane contrary. 2. Againe if there be any Schismaticall Spirits that are not for peace and prosperity:
if any one be not for Ierusalem but for Babel, they Are clean contrary. 2. Again if there be any Schismatical Spirits that Are not for peace and Prosperity:
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Such wicked spirits as are not for 〈 ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 for 〈 ◊ 〉, had rather sow discord and make breaches, to r•nd and ••are and devou•e, one another in the Church of God, rather then study the vnion, and concord of the Church: these are cleane contrary.
Such wicked spirits as Are not for 〈 ◊ 〉, 〈 ◊ 〉 for 〈 ◊ 〉, had rather sow discord and make Breaches, to r•nd and ••are and devou•e, one Another in the Church of God, rather then study the Union, and concord of the Church: these Are clean contrary.
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If it be the duty of all Christians, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, is go• to Heaven to helpe forward the welfare of Ierusalem: Then what are they? and how unlike unto Christians, that doe nothing but p••• the 〈 … 〉.
If it be the duty of all Christians, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, is go• to Heaven to help forward the welfare of Ierusalem: Then what Are they? and how unlike unto Christians, that do nothing but p••• the 〈 … 〉.
Ier•salem? and goe to Hell by di•elish ▪ counsels, and 〈 … 〉 poll〈 … 〉 to 〈 ◊ 〉 throw, the Church of God, Ierusalem and set up Babel, and a confused A 〈 … 〉? 〈 ◊ 〉 shall end in this, 〈 … 〉 in the day, of, Ierusalem, 〈 … 〉 to the ground.
Ier•salem? and go to Hell by di•elish ▪ Counsels, and 〈 … 〉 poll〈 … 〉 to 〈 ◊ 〉 throw, the Church of God, Ierusalem and Set up Babel, and a confused A 〈 … 〉? 〈 ◊ 〉 shall end in this, 〈 … 〉 in the day, of, Ierusalem, 〈 … 〉 to the ground.
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How doth our hearts worke towards the Church? are our hearts soft? and doe they melt within us? and doe our hearts worke towards the repairing of the breaches of Ie•usalem? This will giue a good testimony what we are,
How does our hearts work towards the Church? Are our hearts soft? and do they melt within us? and do our hearts work towards the repairing of the Breaches of Ie•usalem? This will give a good testimony what we Are,
and that God would visit in mercy, those that haue had the sword drunken in there blood a long time, wee should make this a part of our prayer unto God.
and that God would visit in mercy, those that have had the sword drunken in there blood a long time, we should make this a part of our prayer unto God.
God loveth a kind of violence, to dash our prayers against heaven, against the throne o• grace with a holy violence and zeale of spirit, which will prevaile much with God.
God loves a kind of violence, to dash our Prayers against heaven, against the throne o• grace with a holy violence and zeal of Spirit, which will prevail much with God.
Since the destruction of the Temple of Ierusalem the doore of prayers hath beene shut, God would not heare the people of Jerusalem, but yet the doore of teares is not shut,
Since the destruction of the Temple of Ierusalem the door of Prayers hath been shut, God would not hear the people of Jerusalem, but yet the door of tears is not shut,
and presse him hard without feare, into whatsoever forme or shape he appeared, they were sure to haue satisfactory oracles ▪ So, God giveth not blessings,
and press him hard without Fear, into whatsoever Form or shape he appeared, they were sure to have satisfactory oracles ▪ So, God gives not blessings,
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We must waite, if God saith, as hee did to Moses, Let 〈 ◊ 〉 al••e, why trouble you mee? we must resolve with Iacob not to let God goe till he blesse vs, this holy violence is good, if modest and constant.
We must wait, if God Says, as he did to Moses, Let 〈 ◊ 〉 al••e, why trouble you me? we must resolve with Iacob not to let God go till he bless us, this holy violence is good, if modest and constant.
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if wee mind not these things, & thinke not vpon them, if they doe not make an impression into our hearts, we shall never faithfully make our expressions vnto God.
if we mind not these things, & think not upon them, if they do not make an impression into our hearts, we shall never faithfully make our expressions unto God.
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No, (saith he) I have so much to doe upon earth, that I have no leisure to looke up to heaven, A great many men have so much to doe upon earth, that they have no leisure to thinke of heaven,
No, (Says he) I have so much to do upon earth, that I have no leisure to look up to heaven, A great many men have so much to do upon earth, that they have no leisure to think of heaven,
and the Church of God in ruine, and themselues in danger, yet themselues are in the dust, minding nothing but earth. As Archimides, the great Mathematician:
and the Church of God in ruin, and themselves in danger, yet themselves Are in the dust, minding nothing but earth. As Archimedes, the great Mathematician:
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then all the rest of the city could doe to defend it, and the Generall of the enemy, gave a speciall charge to preserue Archimides. Now the city being able to resist no longer was taken.
then all the rest of the City could do to defend it, and the General of the enemy, gave a special charge to preserve Archimedes. Now the City being able to resist no longer was taken.
For a few Motiues, besides what I haue said concerning Jerusalem: and the nature of a Christian: and the nature of Prayer: It is that which God exacts at our hands:
For a few Motives, beside what I have said Concerning Jerusalem: and the nature of a Christian: and the nature of Prayer: It is that which God exacts At our hands:
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Yea if we pray not for the Church, wee loose our share in the prayers of the Church, you will say that man hath a great estate that hath a part in every ship at sea,
Yea if we pray not for the Church, we lose our share in the Prayers of the Church, you will say that man hath a great estate that hath a part in every ship At sea,
As a story hath it, there were a great many bookes of the Sybills, brought by a man to a King of the Romans, and hee proffered them to the King, at such a rate, at a very great price,
As a story hath it, there were a great many books of the Sybills, brought by a man to a King of the Roman, and he proffered them to the King, At such a rate, At a very great price,
then the man burnt the one halfe of his bookes, and asked double the price that he did for the whole, the King refused againe, and he did the like with halfe of them,
then the man burned the one half of his books, and asked double the price that he did for the Whole, the King refused again, and he did the like with half of them,
It is high time to pray, and therefore in my apprehension, you should thinke it high treason, not to pray, he is a desperate, deadly traytou• to the state of Ierusalem, that is not a daily and devout Oratour for the peace and welfare of Ierusalem, and it will leaue such a slaine and ignomony behind, that will not easily be recompenced.
It is high time to pray, and Therefore in my apprehension, you should think it high treason, not to pray, he is a desperate, deadly traytou• to the state of Ierusalem, that is not a daily and devout Orator for the peace and welfare of Ierusalem, and it will leave such a slain and ignomony behind, that will not Easily be recompensed.
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it will bee as great a staine, and brand to vs, and as little honour to be registred in Stories if wee should doe nothing in this kind as it is for Pilate to have his name written in the Creed. FINIS.
it will be as great a stain, and brand to us, and as little honour to be registered in Stories if we should do nothing in this kind as it is for Pilate to have his name written in the Creed. FINIS.
BEsides other things, this is one maine part of the Chapter: The Iudiciall processe of God against Eli, in which wee may obserue these two steps, or degrees.
Beside other things, this is one main part of the Chapter: The Judicial process of God against Eli, in which we may observe these two steps, or Degrees.
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is noted the loosenes of his discipline, that he carried himselfe too remissely, and indulgently towards his sonnes, in case of their sinning, and then
is noted the looseness of his discipline, that he carried himself too remissly, and indulgently towards his Sons, in case of their sinning, and then
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Secondly, as we have the sinne of Eli against God: So, vpon that, the sentence of God against Eli, wherein we may observe 2. distinct things. Gods gracious exaltation of him:
Secondly, as we have the sin of Eli against God: So, upon that, the sentence of God against Eli, wherein we may observe 2. distinct things. God's gracious exaltation of him:
Secondly, (in the words of the Text) his just degradation, and the severity of the sentence, wherin you may observe (to give briefly the summe of it) these 3. things.
Secondly, (in the words of the Text) his just degradation, and the severity of the sentence, wherein you may observe (to give briefly the sum of it) these 3. things.
Before I enter into the consideration of the words read, I shall propound but one observation out of the history, which though perhaps it may seeme something curious,
Before I enter into the consideration of the words read, I shall propound but one observation out of the history, which though perhaps it may seem something curious,
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once degenerate to luke-warmenesse, and then luke-warmenesse will soone beget prophanenes, and prophanenesse will not be long before it doe precipitate,
once degenerate to lukewarmness, and then lukewarmness will soon beget profaneness, and profaneness will not be long before it do precipitate,
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there is 1. Honour Culmenant, in the dignity of the high-priesthood. 2. Honour Occident, in the fall and declining of it. 3. Honour Orient, in the rise of it, which is from God. There is likewise The Characteristicall nature of honour.
there is 1. Honour Culmenant, in the dignity of the high-priesthood. 2. Honour Occident, in the fallen and declining of it. 3. Honour Orient, in the rise of it, which is from God. There is likewise The Characteristical nature of honour.
And the Horizon, that bounds both the Hemispheares, is the last thing that I propounded in the Rule, by which the justice of God doth weigh (as it were) in the ballance all honour,
And the Horizon, that bounds both the Hemispheres, is the last thing that I propounded in the Rule, by which the Justice of God does weigh (as it were) in the balance all honour,
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(For I shall propound it thus rather in a generality, then particularly confine it to the high Priest-hood, which was the service of those times) I say the service of God in the Ministery (how ever men esteem of that ranke and condition,) is an honourable service. I said (saith God) thou shouldest walke before mee:
(For I shall propound it thus rather in a generality, then particularly confine it to the high Priesthood, which was the service of those times) I say the service of God in the Ministry (how ever men esteem of that rank and condition,) is an honourable service. I said (Says God) thou Shouldst walk before me:
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The very state of honour, even when it is in the very flower, and height, and excellency of it, yet then it is a very slippery place. In the next place;
The very state of honour, even when it is in the very flower, and height, and excellency of it, yet then it is a very slippery place. In the next place;
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and they that despise mee shall be lightly esteemed. For the first Point. That the service of God in the Ministery, (howsoever the world account it contemptible,
and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. For the First Point. That the service of God in the Ministry, (howsoever the world account it contemptible,
Second place, (for the Apostle so reasoneth) if the services, and employments that were legall vnder the law were honourable, much more those services, that are Evangelicall under the Gospell.
Second place, (for the Apostle so reasoneth) if the services, and employments that were Legal under the law were honourable, much more those services, that Are Evangelical under the Gospel.
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if the legall service were so honourable, then is the Evangelicall service in the ministery, for that hath not lost but rather gained in point of nour, but
if the Legal service were so honourable, then is the Evangelical service in the Ministry, for that hath not lost but rather gained in point of nou_r_, but
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Secondly, How must it bee understood? in what sence, and in what respect, is this service of God honourable? in one word there may bee: A double honour, and
Secondly, How must it be understood? in what sense, and in what respect, is this service of God honourable? in one word there may be: A double honour, and
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for it is impossible that if there bee a spirituall honour due to any, but that men that understand themselves should make some expression of it in some civill way,
for it is impossible that if there be a spiritual honour due to any, but that men that understand themselves should make Some expression of it in Some civil Way,
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as he said sometime, when others were striving who should sit highest at the feast, place mee where you will, I will honour the place where my selfe sits.
as he said sometime, when Others were striving who should fit highest At the feast, place me where you will, I will honour the place where my self sits.
That the very office of the ministery is, ipso facto, honourable: though their be not in a man personall Eminencies, that may command speciall respect;
That the very office of the Ministry is, ipso facto, honourable: though their be not in a man personal Eminences, that may command special respect;
First of all for the NONLATINALPHABET of it that it is so, I shall forbeare particular testimonies of scripture supposing the thing to be plaine enough:
First of all for the of it that it is so, I shall forbear particular testimonies of scripture supposing the thing to be plain enough:
In the first beginnings of the world, and of mankind, the Priesthood and service of God proportionable to those times, did descend to the birth-right: the eldest,
In the First beginnings of the world, and of mankind, the Priesthood and service of God proportionable to those times, did descend to the birthright: the eldest,
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To omit the conceits of the ancient Poets of those times whose speeches were Rex amicus rex idem hominum at• sacerdos, it was not strange to have a man a Priest of the most high God, and a king of regions:
To omit the conceits of the ancient Poets of those times whose Speeches were Rex Amicus rex idem hominum at• sacerdos, it was not strange to have a man a Priest of the most high God, and a King of regions:
and divided it betweene two, the honour of the birthright was fastned upon Levi. As Re•ben lost it for his sinne, So Levi got it for his zeale, in excecuting the commands of God upon vile sinners.
and divided it between two, the honour of the birthright was fastened upon Levi. As Re•ben lost it for his sin, So Levi god it for his zeal, in excecuting the commands of God upon vile Sinners.
viz. that the office of the ministers of God is very honourable, to omit personall respects though that might serve to convince base spirits, that have a base esteeme of them, their education is ingenious, they are bred ingeniously, in all literature, which all doe account,
viz. that the office of the Ministers of God is very honourable, to omit personal respects though that might serve to convince base spirits, that have a base esteem of them, their education is ingenious, they Are bred ingeniously, in all literature, which all do account,
and many other things that belong to that, as wisedome, or eloquence, or vertue which will beautifie and adorne and make a man honourable, that hath no chinke,
and many other things that belong to that, as Wisdom, or eloquence, or virtue which will beautify and adorn and make a man honourable, that hath no chink,
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or gold, or purchase, or birth-right or blood, but I forbeare those, onely whosoever viewes, and considers well, shall find, that all things concerning Ministers in their place are honourisicable:
or gold, or purchase, or birthright or blood, but I forbear those, only whosoever views, and considers well, shall find, that all things Concerning Ministers in their place Are honourisicable:
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and shall not the servants of the king of kings be accounted honourable, that have immediate dependance and attendance vpon him? it is the saying of a great Senator of Rome, hee would willingly (in the great concussions, that had scattered the whole common wealth) have recovered the liberty, that before they had,
and shall not the Servants of the King of Kings be accounted honourable, that have immediate dependence and attendance upon him? it is the saying of a great Senator of Rome, he would willingly (in the great concussions, that had scattered the Whole Common wealth) have recovered the liberty, that before they had,
but seeing they were necessitated, and that they must needs lay downe their liberty and chuse a Master, he said he would chuse Pompey, rather then Caesar, because hee thought him to bee more noble, verttuous,
but seeing they were necessitated, and that they must needs lay down their liberty and choose a Master, he said he would choose Pompey, rather then Caesar, Because he Thought him to be more noble, verttuous,
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and more ingenious, towards the state of that common wealth and his reason was NONLATINALPHABET and may not wee say more truely NONLATINALPHABET? to be a servant,
and more ingenious, towards the state of that Common wealth and his reason was and may not we say more truly? to be a servant,
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in that case, an honourable service is more considerable, then absolute freedome and liberty, for their master is the King of heaven, a meane servant belonging to the King, in any office about him, is more honourable, then many an honest freeman:
in that case, an honourable service is more considerable, then absolute freedom and liberty, for their master is the King of heaven, a mean servant belonging to the King, in any office about him, is more honourable, then many an honest freeman:
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They are imployed as Gods Legats, and Ambassadours, and that is no dishonourable place; nay, it is by the law of nations counted an honourable service:
They Are employed as God's Legates, and ambassadors, and that is no dishonourable place; nay, it is by the law of Nations counted an honourable service:
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there be some meane ambassages men may be imployed in, and the•e bee some other, that are of higher importance and concernement, that all men are not capable of.
there be Some mean ambassages men may be employed in, and the•e be Some other, that Are of higher importance and concernment, that all men Are not capable of.
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Now can there be a greater imployment and ambassy, from God to man, than those arrands and businesses which the Ministers of God are imployed in? (To omit all other circumstances) they are not imployed about petty and inferiour things, about quarrels or brawles, or such like things:
Now can there be a greater employment and ambassy, from God to man, than those arrands and businesses which the Ministers of God Are employed in? (To omit all other Circumstances) they Are not employed about Petty and inferior things, about quarrels or brawls, or such like things:
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and inferiour things, but such things as concerne the very vitalls and highest excellencies of the soule, to bring felicity, and eternity to the soule, to helpe and further men in the way to heaven; as it were reducing them to an affinity, to a contraction of a marriage with God himselfe,
and inferior things, but such things as concern the very vitals and highest excellencies of the soul, to bring felicity, and eternity to the soul, to help and further men in the Way to heaven; as it were reducing them to an affinity, to a contraction of a marriage with God himself,
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and of all services in the world, and of all Ambassages, those that are imployed by Princes to negotiate their marriages, are accounted most honourable.
and of all services in the world, and of all Ambassages, those that Are employed by Princes to negotiate their marriages, Are accounted most honourable.
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And as their relation is honourable, they are Gods servants, and their imployment is honourable, they are Gods Ambassadours: So they are in this businesse, not onely Legates of God: But
And as their Relation is honourable, they Are God's Servants, and their employment is honourable, they Are God's ambassadors: So they Are in this business, not only Legates of God: But
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Now doe you thinke that the service, which Christ himselfe acted the part of, so long as hee was in the world was contemptible? Christ himselfe was the Minister, and Ambassadour of God,
Now do you think that the service, which christ himself acted the part of, so long as he was in the world was contemptible? christ himself was the Minister, and Ambassador of God,
for those same ends, that his Ministers are (though in a higher degree) hee did that which properly belonged to himselfe as a Mediator, paying the price of our redemption,
for those same ends, that his Ministers Are (though in a higher degree) he did that which properly belonged to himself as a Mediator, paying the price of our redemption,
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yet he did this also as hee was a Minister, to reduce and bring men vnto God, I say, it was the office of Christ in which he spent his time upon earth.
yet he did this also as he was a Minister, to reduce and bring men unto God, I say, it was the office of christ in which he spent his time upon earth.
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nay the scripture expresseth something to adorne them higher, for they are said to bee fellow labourers with God, & that in the greatest worke, that is, in the conversion of men, as it is the saying of the Father, the greatest worke of the Divinity is, in taking care for our humanity, to save our soules,
nay the scripture Expresses something to adorn them higher, for they Are said to be fellow labourers with God, & that in the greatest work, that is, in the conversion of men, as it is the saying of the Father, the greatest work of the Divinity is, in taking care for our humanity, to save our Souls,
Then gifts are honourable, whether they be gifts of knowledge, learning, eloquence, or conscience. Lastly, as their master they servers honourable, and then service honourable, and gifts honourable:
Then Gifts Are honourable, whither they be Gifts of knowledge, learning, eloquence, or conscience. Lastly, as their master they servers honourable, and then service honourable, and Gifts honourable:
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So their reward is also honourable. I cannot speake of the reward they have here in their way, nor is it to be expected that they should have great matters here, the lesse they have here, the more remaines for them in heaven:
So their reward is also honourable. I cannot speak of the reward they have Here in their Way, nor is it to be expected that they should have great matters Here, the less they have Here, the more remains for them in heaven:
the Papists have a conceit that besides the crowne of glory, and immortallity, that shall be given to every faithfull Christian, there is a Coronate also of glory, which shall give a lustre to the former:
the Papists have a conceit that beside the crown of glory, and immortality, that shall be given to every faithful Christian, there is a Coronate also of glory, which shall give a lustre to the former:
The Martyrs, they shall have a Crowne, because they are imployed in the front of the battell against the world, they are set (as it were) at Cannons mouth, against all the oppositions of the world,
The Martyrs, they shall have a Crown, Because they Are employed in the front of the battle against the world, they Are Set (as it were) At Cannons Mouth, against all the oppositions of the world,
and so God doth, he lets it till they come home, and then Those that convert many to righteousnesse, shall shine as the sunne in the firmament, shewing that there is a peculiar honour belongs to the Ministery.
and so God does, he lets it till they come home, and then Those that convert many to righteousness, shall shine as the sun in the firmament, showing that there is a peculiar honour belongs to the Ministry.
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and call him bite •igge, he being a very niggard, yet (saith hee) very wittily, Populus me sibilat, at mihi met ipse plaudo domi, When I come home to my counting house,
and call him bite •igge, he being a very niggard, yet (Says he) very wittily, Populus me Sibilant, At mihi met ipse plaudo At Home, When I come home to my counting house,
may not they counterpoize this, when as they goe home and come into their closets and looke upon the charter, and the commission that they have from God, that they have a commission from the God of heaven, to be his servants, in choise imployments may not they say to themselves, did not God appoint us to walke in this way? did hee not set us in this place and office? and he it is that saith, I will honour thee, it is enough that he saith I will doe it, he hath not promised that the •ascallity of the world shall honour them,
may not they counterpoise this, when as they go home and come into their closets and look upon the charter, and the commission that they have from God, that they have a commission from the God of heaven, to be his Servants, in choice employments may not they say to themselves, did not God appoint us to walk in this Way? did he not Set us in this place and office? and he it is that Says, I will honour thee, it is enough that he Says I will do it, he hath not promised that the •ascallity of the world shall honour them,
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First, it may be a good Item to those that shall sit at the sterne of the Church, to take care whom they doe give admittance and way to in the entrance into the ministery.
First, it may be a good Item to those that shall fit At the stern of the Church, to take care whom they do give admittance and Way to in the Entrance into the Ministry.
It is a memorable story of Constantius, the father of Constantine the great, that when he was advanced to honour, there were about him, many Pagans and many Christians, and he (to discover who were Christians,
It is a memorable story of Constantius, the father of Constantine the great, that when he was advanced to honour, there were about him, many Pagans and many Christians, and he (to discover who were Christians,
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upon this all the Pagans slockt about him, and many false hearted Christians also presented their service to him, to whom he made this answer nay (saies he) •f you will bee false to your God, I will never trust you to bee a servant to me.
upon this all the Pagans slock about him, and many false hearted Christians also presented their service to him, to whom he made this answer nay (Says he) •f you will be false to your God, I will never trust you to be a servant to me.
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It behooveth the governours of the Church to prevent this, that no vnworthy persons be admitted to the office of the ministery to bee a servant of God in so choise an imployment.
It behooveth the Governors of the Church to prevent this, that no unworthy Persons be admitted to the office of the Ministry to be a servant of God in so choice an employment.
But humbly, by way of instruction, I shall need say but this: There is two things required, to make any office warrantable, and authentike in this case:
But humbly, by Way of instruction, I shall need say but this: There is two things required, to make any office warrantable, and authentic in this case:
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And without an internall calling, what right hath the Church to put any into such an honourable office? therefore it is the Churches part, to examine whether they whom they admit into this office, have a commission from God or no:
And without an internal calling, what right hath the Church to put any into such an honourable office? Therefore it is the Churches part, to examine whither they whom they admit into this office, have a commission from God or no:
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yet have) the over-looking of all, and are to have a care of the Church, that all things goe well with them, to fence and hedge about the Ministers that every wilde beast may not tread them downe, that it may not be the cheapest thing in the world, to ba••le a Minister, who is Gods Ambassadour, to suffer them to bee evilly dealt withall, and shamefully intreated:
yet have) the overlooking of all, and Are to have a care of the Church, that all things go well with them, to fence and hedge about the Ministers that every wild beast may not tread them down, that it may not be the cheapest thing in the world, to ba••le a Minister, who is God's Ambassador, to suffer them to be evilly dealt withal, and shamefully entreated:
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and for it was advanced to a Cardinallship, but when he came to that advancement, quo demum major eo melior, he did adorne the scarlet robe that hee wore with more then scarlet worth.
and for it was advanced to a Cardinalship, but when he Come to that advancement, quo demum Major eo melior, he did adorn the scarlet robe that he wore with more then scarlet worth.
and take heed hee doe not make the place vile, for his persons sake, but take notice of those things, that makes the ministery truely honourable, and indeavour after them.
and take heed he do not make the place vile, for his Persons sake, but take notice of those things, that makes the Ministry truly honourable, and endeavour After them.
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Labour therefore for an vpright life, and conversation, which will bee a great credit and adorning to the office of the ministery, it growes to bee despicable,
Labour Therefore for an upright life, and Conversation, which will be a great credit and adorning to the office of the Ministry, it grows to be despicable,
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This might also bee a caveat to all Candidates, to those that are to enter upon the ministery: especially to such as are every way vnfit and vnworthy for it:
This might also be a caveat to all Candidates, to those that Are to enter upon the Ministry: especially to such as Are every Way unfit and unworthy for it:
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This may bee a good Jtem to the people, in a word, to teach them what apprehensions, they should have concerning the Ministers, that they would acknowledge this honour, and carry themselues accordingly,
This may be a good Item to the people, in a word, to teach them what apprehensions, they should have Concerning the Ministers, that they would acknowledge this honour, and carry themselves accordingly,
There is an honour of Maintenance, as well as of Countenance, and it is impossible the repute of the Minister should be kept up, without an honourable maintenance.
There is an honour of Maintenance, as well as of Countenance, and it is impossible the repute of the Minister should be kept up, without an honourable maintenance.
It hath beene said of some of the City, that their manner is to deale with their Ministers, as Carryers doe with their horses, to lay heavy burthens upon them, exact worke enough;
It hath been said of Some of the city, that their manner is to deal with their Ministers, as Carriers do with their Horses, to lay heavy burdens upon them, exact work enough;
but they shall have but easie commons, and then to recompence this, they shall have bells hung about their necks, they shall be commended and applauded highly for excellent Ministers,
but they shall have but easy commons, and then to recompense this, they shall have Bells' hung about their necks, they shall be commended and applauded highly for excellent Ministers,
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yet you know there may bee vnworthy cullions whose practice is such, Ignoble, hoggish Gaderens, that wil be ready to grutch and grumble at the expence of a penny,
yet you know there may be unworthy cullions whose practice is such, Ignoble, hoggish Gardens, that will be ready to grutch and grumble At the expense of a penny,
but yet many there are who had rather live in the shadow of death, then bee at cost to preserve the light of life. I have heard it hath beene observed by some,
but yet many there Are who had rather live in the shadow of death, then be At cost to preserve the Light of life. I have herd it hath been observed by Some,
Some have observed this as an unequall kinde of carriage, but I may tell you it is unequall to force Ministers to plead for their right untill they bee hoarse,
some have observed this as an unequal kind of carriage, but I may tell you it is unequal to force Ministers to plead for their right until they be hoarse,
then whatsoever they do by vertue of their commission, such as they have good warrant for from God, take heed how any man kicke or spurne against them,
then whatsoever they do by virtue of their commission, such as they have good warrant for from God, take heed how any man kick or spurn against them,
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We must looke up unto God therefore as he layes the charge upon the ministery and so we must take our charge from them, and yeeld obedience answerably.
We must look up unto God Therefore as he lays the charge upon the Ministry and so we must take our charge from them, and yield Obedience answerably.
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and give them not the honour in their hearts which is due to them, it is a mighty let and impediment, of their improvement and advantage in goodnes, by their ministery.
and give them not the honour in their hearts which is due to them, it is a mighty let and impediment, of their improvement and advantage in Goodness, by their Ministry.
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Especially a sinne of this nature, that strikes, and reflects so upon himselfe, hee hath said, touch not mine annointed, and doe my prophets •o harme, if we therefore faile in this duty, God will not faile to meete with us for it another day.
Especially a sin of this nature, that strikes, and reflects so upon himself, he hath said, touch not mine anointed, and do my Prophets •o harm, if we Therefore fail in this duty, God will not fail to meet with us for it Another day.
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And David we know never played any such harsh play in all his life, as he did to the Ammonites, that despitefully used his Ambassadours, which he sent unto them, when they shaved their heards and cut their coates, let us take heed of abusing the messengers of God, of cutting their coates in any kind, of cutting them short of their tythes as some doe that allow not them needfull maintenance,
And David we know never played any such harsh play in all his life, as he did to the Ammonites, that despitefully used his ambassadors, which he sent unto them, when they shaved their heards and Cut their coats, let us take heed of abusing the messengers of God, of cutting their coats in any kind, of cutting them short of their Tithes as Some do that allow not them needful maintenance,
even so much as is for necessity, that if the ministers themselues should cut their coates according to their cloath, they must be forced to goe in part naked.
even so much as is for necessity, that if the Ministers themselves should Cut their coats according to their cloth, they must be forced to go in part naked.
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for if we do not doe it, we sinne against God, and God will not put up at our hands the indignities we offer to those who are under his owne protection, that are his messengers,
for if we do not do it, we sin against God, and God will not put up At our hands the indignities we offer to those who Are under his own protection, that Are his messengers,
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