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THE PRINCIPLE OF ALL PRINCIPLES concerning Religion. Act. 24.14.15.16. 14. But this I confesse vnto thee, that after the way which they call heresie,
THE PRINCIPLE OF ALL PRINCIPLES Concerning Religion. Act. 24.14.15.16. 14. But this I confess unto thee, that After the Way which they call heresy,
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so worship I the God of my Fathers, beleeving all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets.
so worship I the God of my Father's, believing all things which Are written in the Law and the prophets.
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15. And haue hope towards God, which they themselues also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the iust, and vniust.15. And have hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just, and unjust.
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16. And herein doe I exercise my selfe, to haue alwayes a Conscience voyde of offence towards God, and toward men.16. And herein do I exercise my self, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards men.
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IN these three Verses may be observed 4. grounds of Religion, whereof every one is prooved by the other three,
IN these three Verses may be observed 4. grounds of Religion, whereof every one is proved by the other three,
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and is of that powerfull truth, that if it be beleeved indeed, it perswadeth the beleever to make conscience of sinne,
and is of that powerful truth, that if it be believed indeed, it Persuadeth the believer to make conscience of sin,
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therefore all are worthy of due consideration, Viz. (1.) There is a God (by name, The God of Abraham, Isaac,
Therefore all Are worthy of due consideration, Viz. (1.) There is a God (by name, The God of Abraham, Isaac,
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and Iacob) to be worshipped. and Iacob) to be worshipped.
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(2.) There is a Word of God (Viz. The Bible, that is, the Booke of Bookes, consisting of the olde,
(2.) There is a Word of God (Viz. The bible, that is, the Book of Books, consisting of the old,
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and new Testament) to be beleeved. (3.) There is a Resurrection both of iust, and vniust to be expected.
and new Testament) to be believed. (3.) There is a Resurrection both of just, and unjust to be expected.
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And (4.) There is a Conscience to be tendered. The first ground hath beene layd as surely as I can.And (4.) There is a Conscience to be tendered. The First ground hath been laid as surely as I can.
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For none can be religious, who doth not beleeue it. The second is likewise to be surely layd.
For none can be religious, who does not believe it. The second is likewise to be surely laid.
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For if there be no such Word, there can be no true religion, but superstition. The Samaritans and Athenians were superstitious, because they worshipped God not according to his Word.
For if there be no such Word, there can be no true Religion, but Superstition. The Samaritans and Athenians were superstitious, Because they worshipped God not according to his Word.
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That therefore we may haue true spirituall comfort in our Christian Religion, in which we worship God, let vs be well perswaded, that the Bible is the Word of God.
That Therefore we may have true spiritual Comfort in our Christian Religion, in which we worship God, let us be well persuaded, that the bible is the Word of God.
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That imposter Mahomet, to make the Turkes superstitiously to regard his Alchoran, Compiled by himselfe, a Iew, and a Nestorian heretique,
That imposter Mahomet, to make the Turkes superstitiously to regard his Alcoran, Compiled by himself, a Iew, and a Nestorian heretic,
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so plotted with his Complices, that having tolde the Turkes that God would send his vndoubted Word about a Camels necke out of the Wildernesse,
so plotted with his Accomplices, that having told the Turkes that God would send his undoubted Word about a Camels neck out of the Wilderness,
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before the Sermon was ended, a Camell came into the Church with the Alchoran about the necke.
before the Sermon was ended, a Camel Come into the Church with the Alcoran about the neck.
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Were not the Bible the vndoubted Word of God, we Christians are the most absurd in our Religion of all other.
Were not the bible the undoubted Word of God, we Christians Are the most absurd in our Religion of all other.
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For we make him a God, and our onely Saviour, whom we acknowledge to haue beene a man, and crucified.
For we make him a God, and our only Saviour, whom we acknowledge to have been a man, and Crucified.
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But if it be, then may wee, with comfort, avow our Religion, against Iewes, Turkes, and Papists.
But if it be, then may we, with Comfort, avow our Religion, against Iewes, Turkes, and Papists.
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That we may be well grounded in this point, I haue determined to proue it not onely by the other three grounds,
That we may be well grounded in this point, I have determined to prove it not only by the other three grounds,
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but also by imitating an order of proofes which Christ observeth, Ioh. 5.31.
but also by imitating an order of proofs which christ observeth, John 5.31.
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to 39. With which I will begin as being most worthy in regard of the Author,
to 39. With which I will begin as being most worthy in regard of the Author,
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and as shewing, that the Bible, which is the Word written, may be prooved to be the Word of God, by like Arguments as Christ prooveth himselfe to be the Eternall Word made flesh, that is, the Messiah. Which he prooveth by 4. testimonies. 1. Of Iohn Baptist. 2. Of his owne Workes. 3. Of his Father; And 4. Of the Scriptures.
and as showing, that the bible, which is the Word written, may be proved to be the Word of God, by like Arguments as christ proveth himself to be the Eternal Word made Flesh, that is, the Messiah. Which he proveth by 4. testimonies. 1. Of John Baptist. 2. Of his own Works. 3. Of his Father; And 4. Of the Scriptures.
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In imitatition therefore, let our first proofe be, The Testimony of the Church, which, throughout all ages, hath avowed the Bible to be the vndoubted Word of God.
In imitatition Therefore, let our First proof be, The Testimony of the Church, which, throughout all ages, hath avowed the bible to be the undoubted Word of God.
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Now all true Christians reioyce in the Church, as the Iewes did in Iohn Baptist. For it is The Pillar of truth .
Now all true Christians rejoice in the Church, as the Iewes did in John Baptist. For it is The Pillar of truth.
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Not because the Church supporteth the Scriptures, so as to be the Word of God, as Papists would make vs to beleeue.
Not Because the Church supporteth the Scriptures, so as to be the Word of God, as Papists would make us to believe.
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Nay, The Scriptures support the Church, so as to be the Church of God.
Nay, The Scriptures support the Church, so as to be the Church of God.
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Indeed, if there be no other vse of a Pillar but to support, then that place of 1 Tim. 3.15.
Indeed, if there be no other use of a Pillar but to support, then that place of 1 Tim. 3.15.
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might seeme to make for the Papists: but there is another vse of a Pillar, viz. To haue that written,
might seem to make for the Papists: but there is Another use of a Pillar, viz. To have that written,
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or engraven therevpon, which is to be remembred for ever. As in Rev. 3.12. Christ sayth, Him that overcōmeth, I will make a Pillar in the Temple of my God.
or engraven thereupon, which is to be remembered for ever. As in Rev. 3.12. christ say, Him that Overcometh, I will make a Pillar in the Temple of my God.
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How? I will write vpon him the Name of my God, and my new Name.
How? I will write upon him the Name of my God, and my new Name.
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Indeed, The true sense of that to Timothie is this; As a Pillar doth preferue the memory of those things which are written thereon;
Indeed, The true sense of that to Timothy is this; As a Pillar does preferue the memory of those things which Are written thereon;
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So the Church preserveth Truth commended therevnto. This sense the place it selfe doth intimate;
So the Church Preserveth Truth commended thereunto. This sense the place it self does intimate;
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For (saith Paul ) These things I write, that, if I tarry long, thou mayst know how to behaue thy selfe in the house of God, that it being the Church of the living God (therefore ever-living) may,
For (Says Paul) These things I write, that, if I tarry long, thou Mayest know how to behave thy self in the house of God, that it being the Church of the living God (Therefore everliving) may,
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as a Pillar, preserue Truth which it learneth of thee.
as a Pillar, preserve Truth which it learneth of thee.
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Hence it is that Aust in sayth, I had not beleeved the Scriptures to haue beene the Word, had I not beene mooued with the Churches credite.
Hence it is that Aust in say, I had not believed the Scriptures to have been the Word, had I not been moved with the Churches credit.
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Thus was he mooved indeed, when he first turned from his Manichisme:
Thus was he moved indeed, when he First turned from his Manichism:
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But when he was setled in Religion, thus he writeth to Maximinus. Neither must I alledge the Councell of Nice in preiudice of the matter,
But when he was settled in Religion, thus he Writeth to Maximinus. Neither must I allege the Council of Nicaenae in prejudice of the matter,
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nor you the Councell of Ariminum, Let matter striue with matter, cause with cause, reason with reason, by authoritie of the Scriptures. And in another place.nor you the Council of Rimini, Let matter strive with matter, cause with cause, reason with reason, by Authority of the Scriptures. And in Another place.
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Reade this out of a Prophet, out of a Psalme, out of the Law, out of the Gospel, out of an Apostle; Read this out of a Prophet, out of a Psalm, out of the Law, out of the Gospel, out of an Apostle;
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Thence recite I the Church disperst over the whole world; and our Lord saying. My sheepe heare my voyce. Thence recite I the Church dispersed over the Whole world; and our Lord saying. My sheep hear my voice.
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So that Austin did like the Samaritans, who, at the first, beleeved Christ to be the Messiah for the saying of the Woman, but afterward, they professed.
So that Austin did like the Samaritans, who, At the First, believed christ to be the Messiah for the saying of the Woman, but afterwards, they professed.
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Now wee beleeue, not because of thy saying; For wee haue heard him our selues. Now we believe, not Because of thy saying; For we have herd him our selves.
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Now then let vs proceede to the second Testimony from the proper workes of the Scriptures, which is greater then the former,
Now then let us proceed to the second Testimony from the proper works of the Scriptures, which is greater then the former,
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as was the second Testimony, which Christ pleaded. I will now take knowledge but of two proper works of the Scriptures. The former is;
as was the second Testimony, which christ pleaded. I will now take knowledge but of two proper works of the Scriptures. The former is;
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Though they be, for the most part, very simple, & plaine, yet (like God) they be mighty in operation.
Though they be, for the most part, very simple, & plain, yet (like God) they be mighty in operation.
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For the word of God simply preached is the power of God .
For the word of God simply preached is the power of God.
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It being like fire, and an hammer, converteth the soule, being not carnall, casteth downe imaginations exalted,
It being like fire, and an hammer, Converts the soul, being not carnal, Cast down Imaginations exalted,
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and bringeth every thought to the obedience of Christ . For it is the sword of the Spirit ;
and brings every Thought to the Obedience of christ. For it is the sword of the Spirit;
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because the Spirit of God, being authour thereof by it worketh mightily vpon the spirit of man. Heb. 4.12.
Because the Spirit of God, being author thereof by it works mightily upon the Spirit of man. Hebrew 4.12.
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For it accompanieth the same, Isa. 59.21. so as a man is compelled to acknowledg the power of Gods word, when it is faithfully preached, 1 Cor. 4. •. The other is, They prophecy many great things, which are accomplished in due time.
For it accompanieth the same, Isaiah 59.21. so as a man is compelled to acknowledge the power of God's word, when it is faithfully preached, 1 Cor. 4. •. The other is, They prophecy many great things, which Are accomplished in due time.
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As the bondage of Israell in Egypt, Ezod. 12.41. Captivity in Babilon, Ier. 29.10. The succession of foure Monarches, Dan. 2.37. to 40. Comming of the Messiah, Dan 9.24.25.26. Calling of the Gentiles, Isa. 2.2.3.
As the bondage of Israel in Egypt, Ezod. 12.41. Captivity in Babylon, Jeremiah 29.10. The succession of foure Monarchs, Dan. 2.37. to 40. Coming of the Messiah, Dan 9.24.25.26. Calling of the Gentiles, Isaiah 2.2.3.
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And revealing of Antichrist, 2 Thess. 2.7.8. that is, the Pope revealed after the removall of the Emperour from Rome. So that,
And revealing of Antichrist, 2 Thess 2.7.8. that is, the Pope revealed After the removal of the Emperor from Room. So that,
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as God was acknowledged so to be, because he, by Daniel, opened secrets and a Prophet is to be acknowledged so to be,
as God was acknowledged so to be, Because he, by daniel, opened secrets and a Prophet is to be acknowledged so to be,
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if his Prophecy come to passe , I may conclude, that, because so many, and great Prophecies in the Scriptures are duly fulfilled, they are therfore the vndoubted word of God
if his Prophecy come to pass, I may conclude, that, Because so many, and great Prophecies in the Scriptures Are duly fulfilled, they Are Therefore the undoubted word of God
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Our third Testimony is frō the Father that is God, Gal. 1. I who hath given testimony to the scriptures, viva voce, & by his wonderfull works.
Our third Testimony is from the Father that is God, Gal. 1. I who hath given testimony to the Scriptures, viva voce, & by his wonderful works.
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He gaue testimony viva voce to the old Testament, when he gaue the Decalogue . Whereof the Prophets, and the rest of the Scriptures are explanations, so that as Law,
He gave testimony viva voce to the old Testament, when he gave the Decalogue. Whereof the prophets, and the rest of the Scriptures Are explanations, so that as Law,
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and Prophets is here (per Synchdochen) put for the whole old Testament, so else wher is Prophets onely .
and prophets is Here (per Synchdochen) put for the Whole old Testament, so Else where is prophets only.
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So that, as the whole lumpe, and branches be holy, if the first fruites, & roote be holy :
So that, as the Whole lump, and branches be holy, if the First fruits, & root be holy:
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So the testimony given viva voce to the Decalogue, is an authorizing of the whole olde Testament, God likewise viva voce gaue Testimony to the new Testament,
So the testimony given viva voce to the Decalogue, is an authorizing of the Whole old Testament, God likewise viva voce gave Testimony to the new Testament,
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when, by a voyce out of a cloud , he sayd This is my beloved Sonne, in whom I am well pleased, heare him.
when, by a voice out of a cloud, he said This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, hear him.
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Wherein should we heare him? To wit, In the Gospell, which is The word of Reconciliation by forgiuenesse of our sinnes,
Wherein should we hear him? To wit, In the Gospel, which is The word of Reconciliation by forgiveness of our Sins,
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and is therefore worthily called The word of Christ , Which reconciliation is intimated in these words.
and is Therefore worthily called The word of christ, Which reconciliation is intimated in these words.
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In whom I am well pleased. This word of Christ is contayned in the new Testament;In whom I am well pleased. This word of christ is contained in the new Testament;
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Therefore, by this voyce, testimonie is thereunto given. This inference is cōfirmed by the Apostle Peter .
Therefore, by this voice, testimony is thereunto given. This Inference is confirmed by the Apostle Peter.
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Who by this voyce, proveth, that the Apostles followed not deceiveable fables, but opened the power, & comming of Christ.
Who by this voice, Proves, that the Apostles followed not deceivable fables, but opened the power, & coming of christ.
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God also gaue testimony therunto by wonderful works.
God also gave testimony thereunto by wondered works.
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For) if Antiquity may be beleeved ) He confirmed the old Testament by this miracle.
For) if Antiquity may be believed) He confirmed the old Testament by this miracle.
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Ptolomy King of Egypt, hearing the books of the Iewes highly exalted, set 70. learned Iewes in so many places,Ptolemy King of Egypt, hearing the books of the Iewes highly exalted, Set 70. learned Iewes in so many places,
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so as they could not conferre, to translate those bookes out of Hebrew into Greeke.
so as they could not confer, to translate those books out of Hebrew into Greek.
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When they had done, the 70. translations so agreed word for word, as if all had conferred, & agreed vpon one translation.
When they had done, the 70. Translations so agreed word for word, as if all had conferred, & agreed upon one Translation.
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The number of the bookes being thirtie nine, The puacitie, and ambiguity of Hebrew wordes,
The number of the books being thirtie nine, The puacitie, and ambiguity of Hebrew words,
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and experience of diversity in translating farre more intelligible languages, cōsidered, this is a great miracle.
and experience of diversity in translating Far more intelligible languages, considered, this is a great miracle.
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Touching the new Testament, the Text sayth plainly that the Apostles preached every where; And the Lord cōfirmed the word with signes that followed:
Touching the new Testament, the Text say plainly that the Apostles preached every where; And the Lord confirmed the word with Signs that followed:
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therefore God gaue testimonie to the new Testament by wonderfull workes.
Therefore God gave testimony to the new Testament by wonderful works.
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Here Papists may be answered, who require vs to shew by what miracles, we confirme our new Gospell, I answere;
Here Papists may be answered, who require us to show by what Miracles, we confirm our new Gospel, I answer;
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Indeede, if the Gospell, which we preach, were new, as they (like Iewes ) doe terme it,
Indeed, if the Gospel, which we preach, were new, as they (like Iewes) do term it,
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then it is to be confirmed with new miracles, or not to be received:
then it is to be confirmed with new Miracles, or not to be received:
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But being the same which Christ, & his Apostles preached, it is so sufficiently confirmed by the miracles which Christ,
But being the same which christ, & his Apostles preached, it is so sufficiently confirmed by the Miracles which christ,
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& his Apostles wrought, that wee, with Austin call him a wonder of men who now requireth miracles to that ende.
& his Apostles wrought, that we, with Austin call him a wonder of men who now requires Miracles to that end.
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God gaue testimony both to the old, and new Testament by preserving them miraculously.
God gave testimony both to the old, and new Testament by preserving them miraculously.
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Touching the former it is to be considered, that Israell was for a long season, without the true God, without Priest to teach and without Law Is it not a speciall worke of God, that the Scriptures then being were preserved,
Touching the former it is to be considered, that Israel was for a long season, without the true God, without Priest to teach and without Law Is it not a special work of God, that the Scriptures then being were preserved,
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and that in purity? And the rather, if we consider how despitefully Iehoiakim, cut and burnt Ieremies roule, Ier. 36.23.
and that in purity? And the rather, if we Consider how despitefully Jehoiakim, Cut and burned Jeremiahs roll, Jeremiah 36.23.
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It is yet more remarkeable that the people of God were captiues. 70. yeares in Babylon ,
It is yet more remarkable that the people of God were captives. 70. Years in Babylon,
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whether also the holy vessels were carried.
whither also the holy vessels were carried.
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How were the Scriptures preserved al this while otherwise than by the wonderfull providence of God? But it is most admirable, that Ierusalem,
How were the Scriptures preserved all this while otherwise than by the wonderful providence of God? But it is most admirable, that Ierusalem,
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and the Temple were twice destroyed, once by Nebuchadnezzars servant , and againe after Christ his ascension, and yet the holy Books kept in the Temple are preserved. Touching the latter;
and the Temple were twice destroyed, once by Nebuchadnezar's servant, and again After christ his Ascension, and yet the holy Books kept in the Temple Are preserved. Touching the latter;
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It is not vnknown, that in the first ages of the Church there were grievous persecutions for three hundred yeares, by ten Tyrannicall Heathen Emperours of Rome, whereof (it may be) Christ prophecyed,
It is not unknown, that in the First ages of the Church there were grievous persecutions for three hundred Years, by ten Tyrannical Heathen emperors of Room, whereof (it may be) christ prophesied,
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when he told the Churches they should haue tribulation ten dayes, or times.
when he told the Churches they should have tribulation ten days, or times.
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How were the Scriptures preserved all this terrible time, other-wise than by the wonderfull providence of God? Againe;
How were the Scriptures preserved all this terrible time, otherwise than by the wonderful providence of God? Again;
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Since those ten persecutions, Antichrist the Pope hath exercised his tyranny over the Churches for the space of about. 900. yeares.
Since those ten persecutions, Antichrist the Pope hath exercised his tyranny over the Churches for the Molle of about. 900. Years.
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Vnder a type of a King, Daniel prophecyeth of him, which is to be considered. For it is sayd;
Under a type of a King, daniel Prophesieth of him, which is to be considered. For it is said;
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His heart shall be against the holy Covenant;
His heart shall be against the holy Covenant;
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So the Popes heart is against the new Testament in Christ his bloud, to establish his merits by workes.
So the Popes heart is against the new Testament in christ his blood, to establish his merits by works.
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It is also sayd, On that King's part armes shall stand, as now they doe on the Popes part;
It is also said, On that King's part arms shall stand, as now they do on the Popes part;
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and they shall pollute the Sanctuary, and set vp the abhominable desolation: So doth the Pope, pollute the Churches, and setteth vp his abhominable Masse.and they shall pollute the Sanctuary, and Set up the abominable desolation: So does the Pope, pollute the Churches, and sets up his abominable Mass.
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That King, Did what he listed, cared not for any God, but magnified himselfe aboue all.
That King, Did what he listed, cared not for any God, but magnified himself above all.
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Doth not the Pope all this? Lastly; That King, In place of the God of his Fathers, honoured the God, Mauzzim:
Does not the Pope all this? Lastly; That King, In place of the God of his Father's, honoured the God, Mauzzim:
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Doth not the Pope honour in the Masse a God of bread in place of the true God? But what may induce vs to suppose that King to be a type of the Pope? Besides the many agreements noted, It is to be observed, that howsoever all things, written of that King were true according to the letter:
Does not the Pope honour in the Mass a God of bred in place of the true God? But what may induce us to suppose that King to be a type of the Pope? Beside the many agreements noted, It is to be observed, that howsoever all things, written of that King were true according to the Letter:
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yet Christ sayth When yee see the abhomination of desolation spoken of by Daniell, stand in the holy places &c, Whereby hee applieth this Prophecy to the destruction of Ierusalem,
yet christ say When ye see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniell, stand in the holy places etc., Whereby he Applieth this Prophecy to the destruction of Ierusalem,
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and the Temple by the Romane Emperour, as doth more plainly appeare in Luke 21.20. conferred with Dan. 9.26.27. Divines, not without Analogy, apply this prophecy to the Masse, that abhomination (indeede) of Desolation.
and the Temple by the Roman Emperor, as does more plainly appear in Lycia 21.20. conferred with Dan. 9.26.27. Divines, not without Analogy, apply this prophecy to the Mass, that abomination (indeed) of Desolation.
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Againe, It is to be observed, that the Roman Emperour was the first beast that the Pope is another beast, which doth all that the first beast did;
Again, It is to be observed, that the Roman Emperor was the First beast that the Pope is Another beast, which does all that the First beast did;
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And that the Church of Christ is the House of God, as was the Temple.
And that the Church of christ is the House of God, as was the Temple.
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So then, as the Romane Emperour destroyed the Temple, so the Pope hath persecuted, and stil persecuteth the true Church of Christ.
So then, as the Roman Emperor destroyed the Temple, so the Pope hath persecuted, and still persecuteth the true Church of christ.
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How did the new Testament, so opposite to Popery, escape so long a rage, and reigne? This is the more strange these things considered.
How did the new Testament, so opposite to Popery, escape so long a rage, and Reign? This is the more strange these things considered.
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The old Testament in Hebrew, and the new Testament in Greeke, were strangers in Israel ever since the Pope was, before the Gospell was renewed.
The old Testament in Hebrew, and the new Testament in Greek, were Strangers in Israel ever since the Pope was, before the Gospel was renewed.
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The Pope will not suffer the Scriptures to bee read to the people in their mother tongue,
The Pope will not suffer the Scriptures to be read to the people in their mother tongue,
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& the second Commaundement condemning the worshipping of Images is in popish Catechismes thrust out of the Decalogue.
& the second Commandment condemning the worshipping of Images is in popish Catechisms thrust out of the Decalogue.
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So that I may conclude that as Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to haue beene the servants of God,
So that I may conclude that as Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to have been the Servants of God,
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because they escaped the fiery furnace:
Because they escaped the fiery furnace:
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so God giveth a remarkeable testimony to the Scriptures, that they bee his vndoubted word, by his so wonderfull preservation.
so God gives a remarkable testimony to the Scriptures, that they be his undoubted word, by his so wonderful preservation.
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Now it is time to proceede to the testimony of Scriptures. But first I will answer this question.
Now it is time to proceed to the testimony of Scriptures. But First I will answer this question.
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Is the testimony which the Scriptures giue to themselues of sufficient credit? Yes;
Is the testimony which the Scriptures give to themselves of sufficient credit? Yes;
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For the same reasons, wherewith Christ iustified the record which he bare of himselfe. (1) We know from whence the Scriptures came,
For the same Reasons, wherewith christ justified the record which he bore of himself. (1) We know from whence the Scriptures Come,
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even frō Gods spirit (2) The Father (as we haue proved) is a witnesse,
even from God's Spirit (2) The Father (as we have proved) is a witness,
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therefore the testimony of two is true, and consequētly of credit.
Therefore the testimony of two is true, and consequently of credit.
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Now Christ saith The Scriptures, (that is the old Testament, which were before Christ) testifie of me. If of Christ,
Now christ Says The Scriptures, (that is the old Testament, which were before christ) testify of me. If of christ,
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then of his Word, that is, his Gospell.
then of his Word, that is, his Gospel.
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For the woman of Samaria could tell that the Messiah, that is, Christ, when he came should tell vs all things.
For the woman of Samaria could tell that the Messiah, that is, christ, when he Come should tell us all things.
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It may be she had heard, that Moses prophecyed of Christ, who was to be heard in all things Besides, Christ is the corner stone of the foundation, (that is, doctrine) as of the Apostles, so of the Prophets.
It may be she had herd, that Moses prophesied of christ, who was to be herd in all things Beside, christ is the corner stone of the Foundation, (that is, Doctrine) as of the Apostles, so of the prophets.
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Therefore the Prophets giue testimony to Christ, and his word.
Therefore the prophets give testimony to christ, and his word.
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As Moses and the Prophets (that is, the old Testament) giue testimony to Christ,
As Moses and the prophets (that is, the old Testament) give testimony to christ,
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and his word, which is the doctrine of the new Testament: So Christ in those words, Iohn 5.39. doth giue an honourable testimony to the old Testament, saying, In them ye thinke to haue eternall life.
and his word, which is the Doctrine of the new Testament: So christ in those words, John 5.39. does give an honourable testimony to the old Testament, saying, In them you think to have Eternal life.
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And two of the chiefe Apostles giue likewise testimony to the old Testament. For Peter sayth Wee haue a most sure word of the Prophets.
And two of the chief Apostles give likewise testimony to the old Testament. For Peter say we have a most sure word of the prophets.
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Here Prophets (as Eph: 2.20. is put for the whole old Testament. And Paul sayth The whole Scripture is given by inspiration.
Here prophets (as Ephesians: 2.20. is put for the Whole old Testament. And Paul say The Whole Scripture is given by inspiration.
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Whereby the old Testament, without doubt, is signified, & the new Testament may be vnderstood.
Whereby the old Testament, without doubt, is signified, & the new Testament may be understood.
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Having finished this course of Testimonies to the word by way of imitation as well as I can, I am now to shew how the other three grounds doe proue this.
Having finished this course of Testimonies to the word by Way of imitation as well as I can, I am now to show how the other three grounds do prove this.
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The first is, There is a God to be worshipped, therefore there is a word of God to be beleeved. The First is, There is a God to be worshipped, Therefore there is a word of God to be believed.
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There be many Gods, so called Every one hath his prescribed worship, whereby he is honoured according to his owne minde,
There be many God's, so called Every one hath his prescribed worship, whereby he is honoured according to his own mind,
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as Saturne had his Saturnalia, and drunken Bacchus his Bacchanalia. Yea, the Scriptures intimate as much, Moloch had his tabernacle, and Remphan his Starre.
as Saturn had his Saturnalia, and drunken Bacchus his Bacchanalia. Yea, the Scriptures intimate as much, Moloch had his tabernacle, and Remphan his Star.
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So that the true God forbiddeth his people to enquire how other Nations serue their Gods. Now can we think that our great,
So that the true God forbiddeth his people to inquire how other nations serve their God's Now can we think that our great,
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and onely true God is lesse zealous of his glory, then false Gods be of their supposed honour? Heathen men concluded otherwise,
and only true God is less zealous of his glory, then false God's be of their supposed honour? Heathen men concluded otherwise,
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For when they heard that the Samaritans were devoured by Lyons, they deemed the cause was, Not worshipping the God of the Land after his owne manner .
For when they herd that the Samaritans were devoured by Lyons, they deemed the cause was, Not worshipping the God of the Land After his own manner.
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God hath made all things for his owne sake, yea even the wicked for the day of evill , that he may be glorified,
God hath made all things for his own sake, yea even the wicked for the day of evil, that he may be glorified,
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as by all things made, so by the lust condemnatiō of the wicked.
as by all things made, so by the lust condemnation of the wicked.
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Therefore he hath given a Word, that by holy Worship, according to it, he may be glorified.
Therefore he hath given a Word, that by holy Worship, according to it, he may be glorified.
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For by such worship especially is He glorified , and therefore the Glory departed from Israel, when the Arke, before which Israel worshipped, was taken by the Philistims :
For by such worship especially is He glorified, and Therefore the Glory departed from Israel, when the Ark, before which Israel worshipped, was taken by the philistines:
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So that God did iustly forsake the Gentiles, because, when they knew him by his Workes of Creation , they did not glorifie him as God, by worshipping him according to his will.
So that God did justly forsake the Gentiles, Because, when they knew him by his Works of Creation, they did not Glorify him as God, by worshipping him according to his will.
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That this consequence may yet better appeare to be good, it is to be duely observed, that immediately after God, in the Decalogue , required Worship as due to him onely, he commandeth that worship to be according to his word, and not by mans inventions:
That this consequence may yet better appear to be good, it is to be duly observed, that immediately After God, in the Decalogue, required Worship as due to him only, he commands that worship to be according to his word, and not by men Inventions:
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And that, where God forbiddeth to inquire how other Nations serue their Gods, he commandeth to take heed to his Word.
And that, where God forbiddeth to inquire how other nations serve their God's, he commands to take heed to his Word.
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And lastly, that when God commanded his people to sanctifie him, he presently commanded to binde vp the Testimony ,
And lastly, that when God commanded his people to sanctify him, he presently commanded to bind up the Testimony,
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and to seale vp the Law among his Disciples.
and to seal up the Law among his Disciples.
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For (indeed) no Booke doth so glorifie God, as doth the Bible, therefore it is the true Word of God .
For (indeed) no Book does so Glorify God, as does the bible, Therefore it is the true Word of God.
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All that is said, being well considered, this consequence is good.
All that is said, being well considered, this consequence is good.
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There is a God, to wit, Iehovah, therefore there is a Word of God, viz: The olde and new Testament.
There is a God, to wit, Jehovah, Therefore there is a Word of God, videlicet: The old and new Testament.
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The other ground, and consequence is this.
The other ground, and consequence is this.
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There is a Resurrection of the iust, and vniust to be expected, therefore there is a Word of God, that is, the Scriptures, to be beleeved.
There is a Resurrection of the just, and unjust to be expected, Therefore there is a Word of God, that is, the Scriptures, to be believed.
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For howsoever Cicero held the Immortalitie of the soule;
For howsoever Cicero held the Immortality of the soul;
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yet the Athenian Philosophers deemed the resurrection of the bodie to be an vnheard of point .
yet the Athenian Philosophers deemed the resurrection of the body to be an unheard of point.
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For, indeed, it is an Article of Christian faith, and not a Tenet of naturall reason.
For, indeed, it is an Article of Christian faith, and not a Tenet of natural reason.
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So that the Sadduces (though Iewes ) reiected it .
So that the Sadducees (though Iewes) rejected it.
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Therfore if it be an Article of Faith, then the Scriptures, being the only booke, that doth clearely avouch,
Therefore if it be an Article of Faith, then the Scriptures, being the only book, that does clearly avouch,
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and proue it, must needs be the word of Faith. Againe;
and prove it, must needs be the word of Faith. Again;
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Why must there be a Resurrection? That the iust may arise vnto life, and the vniust vnto condemnation .
Why must there be a Resurrection? That the just may arise unto life, and the unjust unto condemnation.
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For the last day is, The day of the generall declaration of the iust iudgement of God .
For the last day is, The day of the general declaration of the just judgement of God.
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Now that God may appeare iust when he iudgeth, it is requisite, that he make his Will knowne by his Word;
Now that God may appear just when he Judgeth, it is requisite, that he make his Will known by his Word;
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For where no Law is, there is no transgression .
For where no Law is, there is no Transgression.
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Therefore saith Christ, If I had not come, and spoken to them, they should not haue had sinne :
Therefore Says christ, If I had not come, and spoken to them, they should not have had sin:
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but now they haue no cloake for sinne.
but now they have no cloak for sin.
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The Gentiles had not the Law , how can they be iudged? Yes, because they haue the effect of the Law written in their hearts.
The Gentiles had not the Law, how can they be judged? Yes, Because they have the Effect of the Law written in their hearts.
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The third ground, and consequence is this.
The third ground, and consequence is this.
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There is a Conscience to be tendered, therefore there is a Word of God to be beleeved. There is a Conscience to be tendered, Therefore there is a Word of God to be believed.
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For the Spirit of God, which speaketh in the Scriptures, so inlightneth the mindes of Gods people, that the Word worketh vpon their Consciences.
For the Spirit of God, which speaks in the Scriptures, so Enlighteneth the minds of God's people, that the Word works upon their Consciences.
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That as face answereth face in Water .
That as face Answers face in Water.
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So where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is such libertie , that is, Freedome from the vaile over our hearts, that we behold,
So where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is such liberty, that is, Freedom from the veil over our hearts, that we behold,
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as in a glasse, the glory of the LORD with open face, and are changed into the same image.
as in a glass, the glory of the LORD with open face, and Are changed into the same image.
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So that the Apostle doth presently affirme, That having this Ministry, he did not handle the Word deceitfully,
So that the Apostle does presently affirm, That having this Ministry, he did not handle the Word deceitfully,
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but in declaration of the truth, he approoved himselfe to every mans Conscience.
but in declaration of the truth, he approved himself to every men Conscience.
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In another place, he thus writeth, He that despiseth these things, despiseth not man but God, who hath even given you his holy Spirit.
In Another place, he thus Writeth, He that despises these things, despises not man but God, who hath even given you his holy Spirit.
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Which is as if he should say, The Spirit of God, in your reading, cannot but acknowledg the same Spirit in me writing,
Which is as if he should say, The Spirit of God, in your reading, cannot but acknowledge the same Spirit in me writing,
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therefore take heede how yee despise those things.
Therefore take heed how ye despise those things.
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It may be obserued, that the more godly any is, the more readily doth his Conscience reflect vpon the Word.
It may be observed, that the more godly any is, the more readily does his Conscience reflect upon the Word.
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Which is intimated by the Apostle, saying, I speake Wisedome among them that are perfect. Nay;
Which is intimated by the Apostle, saying, I speak Wisdom among them that Are perfect. Nay;
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the Consciences of them, who are not perfect, are mooved by the Word.
the Consciences of them, who Are not perfect, Are moved by the Word.
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The vnlearned man, the secrets of whose heart are made manifest by Prophecy , (that is, powerfull Preaching the Word) is compelled, in Conscience, to say, God is in the Preacher indeede:
The unlearned man, the secrets of whose heart Are made manifest by Prophecy, (that is, powerful Preaching the Word) is compelled, in Conscience, to say, God is in the Preacher indeed:
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And Agrippa was by Pauls Preaching, (though he a prisoner) compelled, in conscience, to say ;
And Agrippa was by Paul's Preaching, (though he a prisoner) compelled, in conscience, to say;
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Almost thou perswadest me to become a Christian. So that the conscience giueth an evident testimony to the Word of God.Almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian. So that the conscience gives an evident testimony to the Word of God.
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All then duely considered, we may collect, and conclude, &c.
All then duly considered, we may collect, and conclude, etc.
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First, if the Church of God, throughout all ages, haue avouched the olde, and new Testament to be the Word of God.
First, if the Church of God, throughout all ages, have avouched the old, and new Testament to be the Word of God.
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Secondly, if, howsoever the Scriptures be for the most part, simple, and plaine, yet, Gods Spirit working by them, they be mightie in operation.
Secondly, if, howsoever the Scriptures be for the most part, simple, and plain, yet, God's Spirit working by them, they be mighty in operation.
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Thirdly, if the Scriptures conteine many Prophecies of great things, which accordingly came to passe in due time.
Thirdly, if the Scriptures contain many Prophecies of great things, which accordingly Come to pass in due time.
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Fourthly, if God gaue testimony to the olde, and new Testament, by a voyce from heaven.
Fourthly, if God gave testimony to the old, and new Testament, by a voice from heaven.
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Fiftly, if he confirmed them by miracles.
Fifty, if he confirmed them by Miracles.
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Sixtly, if he haue wonderfully preserved them vnto this time. Seventhly, if the olde Testament giue testimony to the new,
Sixty, if he have wonderfully preserved them unto this time. Seventhly, if the old Testament give testimony to the new,
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and the new to the olde;
and the new to the old;
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as Moses to Christ, and Christ to Moses. Eightly, if it follow, that, If there be a God to be worshipped, viz. The God of Israel, there must needes be a Word, viz: the Scriptures, that according to them he may be worshipped.
as Moses to christ, and christ to Moses. Eighth, if it follow, that, If there be a God to be worshipped, viz. The God of Israel, there must needs be a Word, videlicet: the Scriptures, that according to them he may be worshipped.
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Ninthly, if it be a good consequence, A Resurrection of the iust, and vniust is to be expected,
Ninthly, if it be a good consequence, A Resurrection of the just, and unjust is to be expected,
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therefore there is a Word of God, viz. the Scriptures, that God may appeare iust, when he iudgeth in the last day;
Therefore there is a Word of God, viz. the Scriptures, that God may appear just, when he Judgeth in the last day;
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And tenthly, if this be a sound Enthymeme, There is a Conscience, therfore the Scriptures be the Word of God;
And tenthly, if this be a found Enthymeme, There is a Conscience, Therefore the Scriptures be the Word of God;
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Because the Conscience, both of perfect Christians, and other, doth giue an evident testimony to them;
Because the Conscience, both of perfect Christians, and other, does give an evident testimony to them;
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then, There is a Word of God, viz. the olde, and new Testament, to be beleeved.
then, There is a Word of God, viz. the old, and new Testament, to be believed.
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Here (perhaps) some would expect a resolution of the question betweene the Papists, and vs, touching the Apocryphall Writings, viz. Esdras, Tobit, &c. Whether they be parts of the Canonicall Scriptures, or no.
Here (perhaps) Some would expect a resolution of the question between the Papists, and us, touching the Apocryphal Writings, viz. Ezra, Tobit, etc. Whither they be parts of the Canonical Scriptures, or no.
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I told you, when I first entred vpon this Text, that it offereth iust occasion of discussing many points of Religion, fitter for the Schooles, than for this Auditory:
I told you, when I First entered upon this Text, that it Offereth just occasion of discussing many points of Religion, fitter for the Schools, than for this Auditory:
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Yet because many take occasion to deeme those Writings to be Canonicall, because they are ordinarily bound in the midst of them, (notwithstanding the wall of separation, prudently and providently set, by Authoritie, betweene the Bookes of the olde Testament,
Yet Because many take occasion to deem those Writings to be Canonical, Because they Are ordinarily bound in the midst of them, (notwithstanding the wall of separation, prudently and providently Set, by authority, between the Books of the old Testament,
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and them, I meane, the title [ Apocrypha ] with a declaration of the meaning therof, I will shew you my iudgment in a few words.
and them, I mean, the title [ Apocrypha ] with a declaration of the meaning thereof, I will show you my judgement in a few words.
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I deeme them, or most of them, Writings worthy of reverend estimation for their antiquitie, and many things worthy diligent reading:
I deem them, or most of them, Writings worthy of reverend estimation for their antiquity, and many things worthy diligent reading:
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But I deny them to be Canonicall, that is, the wordes of God, or Rules, whereby our Faith is to be squared.
But I deny them to be Canonical, that is, the words of God, or Rules, whereby our Faith is to be squared.
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For we are to be builded onely vpon the foundation of the Apostles, and Prophets, Christ himselfe being the corner stone .
For we Are to be built only upon the Foundation of the Apostles, and prophets, christ himself being the corner stone.
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For reverence to those Writings, and for my words sake, I forbeare to note obliquities in them, such as are sufficient to demonstrate that they be not endited by the Spirit of God.
For Reverence to those Writings, and for my words sake, I forbear to note obliquities in them, such as Are sufficient to demonstrate that they be not endited by the Spirit of God.
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I therefore desire you to consider but this one Argument.
I Therefore desire you to Consider but this one Argument.
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If they be parts of Canonicall Scriptures, they are parts either of the olde, or of the new Testament:
If they be parts of Canonical Scriptures, they Are parts either of the old, or of the new Testament:
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But they are parts of neither; Therefore they are no parts of the Canonicall Scriptures. I never heard that any Papist affirmed them to be parts of the new Testament.
But they Are parts of neither; Therefore they Are no parts of the Canonical Scriptures. I never herd that any Papist affirmed them to be parts of the new Testament.
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And (indeed) their antiquitie, and contents doe manifest that they were written before any part of the new Testament was written.
And (indeed) their antiquity, and contents do manifest that they were written before any part of the new Testament was written.
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To prooue that they be not parts of the olde Testament, I will not vrge a reason of Hierom , viz: They are not in the Register of divine Bookes, which the Iewes preserved:
To prove that they be not parts of the old Testament, I will not urge a reason of Hieronymus, videlicet: They Are not in the Register of divine Books, which the Iewes preserved:
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but desire this to be cōsidered, that they be in Greeke, whereas all the Bookes of the olde Testament be in Hebrew.
but desire this to be considered, that they be in Greek, whereas all the Books of the old Testament be in Hebrew.
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So (without doubt) had these beene likewise, had they beene written by inspiration of the Holy Ghost.
So (without doubt) had these been likewise, had they been written by inspiration of the Holy Ghost.
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For the Oracles of God, the giving of the Law, the service of God, and the promises pertained to the Israelites .
For the Oracles of God, the giving of the Law, the service of God, and the promises pertained to the Israelites.
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If these were amongst them, should they not haue beene in the same Language? Againe;
If these were among them, should they not have been in the same Language? Again;
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The Law, and the Prophets were read in the Synagogues of the Iewes .
The Law, and the prophets were read in the Synagogues of the Iewes.
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If these Writings were amongst them, should not they also haue beene read? But surely Popery had not then prevailed, to perswade the Scriptures to be read in a strange language to the people assembled on the Sabbath day.
If these Writings were among them, should not they also have been read? But surely Popery had not then prevailed, to persuade the Scriptures to be read in a strange language to the people assembled on the Sabbath day.
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Therefore I may conclude, that the Apocryphall Writings are no parts of the Canonicall Scriptures.
Therefore I may conclude, that the Apocryphal Writings Are not parts of the Canonical Scriptures.
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Now am I to proceede on to Vses to be builded vpon this ground of Religion.
Now am I to proceed on to Uses to be built upon this ground of Religion.
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There is a Word of God, viz: The Bible, consisting of the olde and new Testament, to be beleeved.
There is a Word of God, videlicet: The bible, consisting of the old and new Testament, to be believed.
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If this be true indeed, then the holy Scriptures are to be highly esteemed, as the vndoubted Word of God.
If this be true indeed, then the holy Scriptures Are to be highly esteemed, as the undoubted Word of God.
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For, as when we know God, if we doe not glorifie him as God , he will not be better pleased with vs,
For, as when we know God, if we do not Glorify him as God, he will not be better pleased with us,
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than he was with the Gentiles:
than he was with the Gentiles:
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so if we acknowledge the truth of this Doctrine, and doe not esteeme the Word as the Word of God, wee shall be iudged as despisers of it.
so if we acknowledge the truth of this Doctrine, and do not esteem the Word as the Word of God, we shall be judged as despisers of it.
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For not to regard, as we should, is to despise.
For not to regard, as we should, is to despise.
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As Timothy had beene despised , if (notwithstanding his youth) the Corinthians had not convoyed him on his Iourney towards Paul, seeing he wrought the worke of the Lord, as Paul did.
As Timothy had been despised, if (notwithstanding his youth) the Corinthians had not convoyed him on his Journey towards Paul, seeing he wrought the work of the Lord, as Paul did.
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And Christ maketh not hearing, and despising the Word Preached by the seventie to be aequivalent.
And christ makes not hearing, and despising the Word Preached by the seventie to be equivalent.
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How indignely this despising is taken, shaking of dust, and lessening of the iudgments of Tyrus, and Sidon, in comparison doe demonstrate.
How indignly this despising is taken, shaking of dust, and lessening of the Judgments of Tyre, and Sidon, in comparison do demonstrate.
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Therefore let vs imitate David, who esteemed the Word better than Gold, yea than much fine Gold ;
Therefore let us imitate David, who esteemed the Word better than Gold, yea than much fine Gold;
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and the Merchant, who solde all he had to buy a Pearle of price .
and the Merchant, who sold all he had to buy a Pearl of price.
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And let vs deserue the commendations which Paul giveth to the Thessalonians , for receiving the Word, not as the Word of men,
And let us deserve the commendations which Paul gives to the Thessalonians, for receiving the Word, not as the Word of men,
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but as the Word of God.
but as the Word of God.
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Suppose a true religious man had the onely Bible in the world, would he part with it, thinke yee,
Suppose a true religious man had the only bible in the world, would he part with it, think ye,
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for the richest Iewel in the World? If a Booke being the Workmanship of a man be worthily so to be esteemed for the Contents sake,
for the Richest Jewel in the World? If a Book being the Workmanship of a man be worthily so to be esteemed for the Contents sake,
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how highly are we to esteeme the doctrine of the Bible, being the Word of God? But how are we to manifest our high estimation of the Word of God? Not chiefely by binding the Bible faire,
how highly Are we to esteem the Doctrine of the bible, being the Word of God? But how Are we to manifest our high estimation of the Word of God? Not chiefly by binding the bible fair,
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though that sheweth some good respect thereof:
though that shows Some good respect thereof:
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Nor by setting it handsomely in the Window, or some eminent place, and never, or seldome reade therein:
Nor by setting it handsomely in the Window, or Some eminent place, and never, or seldom read therein:
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But by hearing, beleeving, and obeying it as the Word of God. In such hearing, two things are required, Readie diligence, and Religious reverence.
But by hearing, believing, and obeying it as the Word of God. In such hearing, two things Are required, Ready diligence, and Religious Reverence.
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Touching the former it is Prophecied;
Touching the former it is Prophesied;
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That in the last dayes, Christ his people shall come willingly at the time of Assembly,
That in the last days, christ his people shall come willingly At the time of Assembly,
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as an Army in holy beautie : and, That many people shall flow to the house of the Lord , inciting one another.
as an Army in holy beauty: and, That many people shall flow to the house of the Lord, inciting one Another.
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And why? Because the Word of the Lord goeth from Ierusalem. This is to seeke after the knowledge of Gods will in his Word, as for treasure . According to those Prophecies.
And why? Because the Word of the Lord Goes from Ierusalem. This is to seek After the knowledge of God's will in his Word, as for treasure. According to those Prophecies.
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The Kingdome of God was Preached, and every man pressed vnto it after the comming of Iohn Baptist. The Apostles would not goe from Christ , (as some Disciples did) because He had the words of eternall life.
The Kingdom of God was Preached, and every man pressed unto it After the coming of John Baptist. The Apostles would not go from christ, (as Some Disciples did) Because He had the words of Eternal life.
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And Cornelius a Captaine, when he heard that Peter should tell him what he ought to doe, sent immediately for him,
And Cornelius a Captain, when he herd that Peter should tell him what he ought to do, sent immediately for him,
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and having called together his kinsmen, and speciall friends, waited for him , and were ready to heare whatsoever he should say from God.
and having called together his kinsmen, and special Friends, waited for him, and were ready to hear whatsoever he should say from God.
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Hereby are condemned such as haue small zeale in repairing to the Word, but absent themselues vpon small occasions,
Hereby Are condemned such as have small zeal in repairing to the Word, but absent themselves upon small occasions,
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as prooving of Oxen , with whom God is angry.
as proving of Oxen, with whom God is angry.
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Such as remember not the Sabbath day, so as to dispose of their businesse, that they may be ready in due time to attend the Word.
Such as Remember not the Sabbath day, so as to dispose of their business, that they may be ready in due time to attend the Word.
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They will remember, and pleade, that it is a day of rest, & sleepe the longer that day:
They will Remember, and plead, that it is a day of rest, & sleep the longer that day:
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But they forget that the rest must be holy to the Lord .
But they forget that the rest must be holy to the Lord.
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Yea such are hereby condemned, who though they seeme to haue some mind to heare the Word Preached,
Yea such Are hereby condemned, who though they seem to have Some mind to hear the Word Preached,
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and therefore cast to come to that betime, yet are not diligent to come to heare the Word read.
and Therefore cast to come to that betime, yet Are not diligent to come to hear the Word read.
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As if the Word read be not to be regarded as the Word of God,
As if the Word read be not to be regarded as the Word of God,
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and, As if it be not necessary that Gods people should know, in some measure, the letter, and body of the Scriptures;
and, As if it be not necessary that God's people should know, in Some measure, the Letter, and body of the Scriptures;
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Wherevnto they cannot attaine by hearing onely those small Texts wherevpon Preachers Discourse.
Whereunto they cannot attain by hearing only those small Texts whereupon Preachers Discourse.
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Therefore Christian Churches haue well imitated the auncient people of God , in appointing the Scriptures to be read in the great Congregations, especially on the Lords day,
Therefore Christian Churches have well imitated the ancient people of God, in appointing the Scriptures to be read in the great Congregations, especially on the lords day,
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so as the body thereof may be read over againe, and againe in time.
so as the body thereof may be read over again, and again in time.
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Wherevnto if the people doe not diligently resort, especially such as want learning, leisure, or Bibles to reade, doe they esteeme the Word read as the Word of God?
Whereunto if the people do not diligently resort, especially such as want learning, leisure, or Bibles to read, do they esteem the Word read as the Word of God?
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A second thing required in hearing the word, as the word of God, is religious reverence.
A second thing required in hearing the word, as the word of God, is religious Reverence.
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When we pray we speake to God, & then we kneele , or should doe:
When we pray we speak to God, & then we kneel, or should do:
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when the word is read, or preached, God speaketh to vs, and shall we not heare him with religious reverence? We heare the Iudge giving a charge in the Assises, with vncovered heads,
when the word is read, or preached, God speaks to us, and shall we not hear him with religious Reverence? We hear the Judge giving a charge in the Assizes, with uncovered Heads,
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and all civill reverence, and shall not our demeanure be religiously reverent, when God speaketh vnto vs in his word? Moses was to put off his shooes because of the presence of God speaking out of a burning bush:
and all civil Reverence, and shall not our demeanour be religiously reverend, when God speaks unto us in his word? Moses was to put off his shoes Because of the presence of God speaking out of a burning bush:
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And the people were to be sanctified when they were to meete with God speaking the tenne Commaundements. And the people were to be sanctified when they were to meet with God speaking the tenne commandments.
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When we heare the word preached wee are in Gods speciall presence, therefore wee are exhorted by the Spirit to looke to our feete before we enter into the house of God,
When we hear the word preached we Are in God's special presence, Therefore we Are exhorted by the Spirit to look to our feet before we enter into the house of God,
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and bee more ready to heare, than to offer the sacrifice of fooles. And Christ stood when he read his text : and be more ready to hear, than to offer the sacrifice of Fools. And christ stood when he read his text:
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but he sat after, when he preached. All this doth shew, that the word is to be heard with religious reverence.
but he sat After, when he preached. All this does show, that the word is to be herd with religious Reverence.
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Yea there be some learned Divines, who hold that men ought to be vncovered, that is, put off their hatts the whole Sermon while.
Yea there be Some learned Divines, who hold that men ought to be uncovered, that is, put off their hats the Whole Sermon while.
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But for my part, I dare not precisely binde the conscience of any man to this,
But for my part, I Dare not precisely bind the conscience of any man to this,
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or that particular demonstration of religious reverence.
or that particular demonstration of religious Reverence.
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Though I graunt that a Sermon is to be heard with religious reverence as well as the word read:
Though I grant that a Sermon is to be herd with religious Reverence as well as the word read:
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For Ministers of the Gospell are the messengers of God (as were the Priests of the Law ) and it is to be presumed, that their lips also preserue knowledge,
For Ministers of the Gospel Are the messengers of God (as were the Priests of the Law) and it is to be presumed, that their lips also preserve knowledge,
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therefore people must, with religious reverence, hearken to the word from their mouth.
Therefore people must, with religious Reverence, harken to the word from their Mouth.
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Heereby are condemned such as come to Wisedomes feast without a wedding garment , that is, due preparation and fitnesse.
Hereby Are condemned such as come to Wisdoms feast without a wedding garment, that is, due preparation and fitness.
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As also such as sleepe, talke, gaze about, or otherwise haue their minds drawne from hearing the word.
As also such as sleep, talk, gaze about, or otherwise have their minds drawn from hearing the word.
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Is this to haue either their eyes fastned vpon the Preacher, or to haue hearts opened by the Lord to hearken to his word?
Is this to have either their eyes fastened upon the Preacher, or to have hearts opened by the Lord to harken to his word?
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It is not a sufficient estimation of the Word to repaire therevnto with diligence, and to heare it with reverence,
It is not a sufficient estimation of the Word to repair thereunto with diligence, and to hear it with Reverence,
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except we beleeue it as the Word of God.
except we believe it as the Word of God.
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For if the Word be not mixed with Faith in those that heare it , it will not profit them vnto either reformation, aedification,
For if the Word be not mixed with Faith in those that hear it, it will not profit them unto either Reformation, edification,
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or consolation, which are the effects of Prophecy , that is, of powerfull Preaching. Againe;
or consolation, which Are the effects of Prophecy, that is, of powerful Preaching. Again;
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He, who beleeveth the Word so as to receiue , that is, to beleeue the testimony thereof, doth seale that God is true :
He, who Believeth the Word so as to receive, that is, to believe the testimony thereof, does seal that God is true:
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But God is true (I may adde, Absolutely ) and to be iustified in his wordes ;
But God is true (I may add, Absolutely) and to be justified in his words;
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I may adde, because they be absolutely true as God is.
I may add, Because they be absolutely true as God is.
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Therfore they are to be heard with Faith, resting vpon them absolutely without all doubting of their truth.
Therefore they Are to be herd with Faith, resting upon them absolutely without all doubting of their truth.
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For the Word of God is called the Faith of God :
For the Word of God is called the Faith of God:
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Which intimateth, that if we beleeue Faith to be in God, we must beleeue his Word accordingly.
Which intimateth, that if we believe Faith to be in God, we must believe his Word accordingly.
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This is a maine difference betweene the Word of God (which is to be heard with Faith howsoever it crosse our iudgement;
This is a main difference between the Word of God (which is to be herd with Faith howsoever it cross our judgement;
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for Faith surmounteth Reason) and the Word of man, which is no further to be beleeved,
for Faith surmounteth Reason) and the Word of man, which is no further to be believed,
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than it agreeth with the Word, which is, Truth it selfe :
than it agreeth with the Word, which is, Truth it self:
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For every man is by nature, a Lyar , and therefore is not to be iustified in all his wordes.
For every man is by nature, a Liar, and Therefore is not to be justified in all his words.
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So that, Gods people may lawfully (so it be with Discretion, and Humilitie) examine the Doctrine, by what Preacher soever delivered,
So that, God's people may lawfully (so it be with Discretion, and Humility) examine the Doctrine, by what Preacher soever Delivered,
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whether it be warranted by the Scriptures, or no, if the truth thereof be not evident to them, as did the nobly-minded Beraeans .
whither it be warranted by the Scriptures, or no, if the truth thereof be not evident to them, as did the nobly-minded Bereans.
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But if the truth of the Word be delivered to their Consciences, then must they beleeue it without any demurring.
But if the truth of the Word be Delivered to their Consciences, then must they believe it without any demurring.
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So the Apostles beleeved that Christ his flesh is meat indeed, and his bloud drinke indeed ,
So the Apostles believed that christ his Flesh is meat indeed, and his blood drink indeed,
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and followed him without any offence, because he had the words of eternall life, whereas other seeming Disciples were offended, and gaue over following Christ,
and followed him without any offence, Because he had the words of Eternal life, whereas other seeming Disciples were offended, and gave over following christ,
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because it seemed to their naturall reason to be an hard saying.
Because it seemed to their natural reason to be an hard saying.
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So Abraham aboue hope, in regard of his olde age, and his wife's barrennesse, but vnder hope in regard of Gods power, beleeved the Word of God, promising to make him a Father of many Nations.
So Abraham above hope, in regard of his old age, and his wife's Barrenness, but under hope in regard of God's power, believed the Word of God, promising to make him a Father of many nations.
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So Hezekiah (though a King) was not angry with the Prophet, prophecying most grievous things to him,
So Hezekiah (though a King) was not angry with the Prophet, prophesying most grievous things to him,
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but beleeved his Prophecy (so crossing natural affections) as the VVord of God, and sayd, The Word of the Lord is good.
but believed his Prophecy (so crossing natural affections) as the Word of God, and said, The Word of the Lord is good.
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Here I suppose, it will be some comfort to know how yee may iudge of your selues in the time of hearing,
Here I suppose, it will be Some Comfort to know how ye may judge of your selves in the time of hearing,
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whether the VVord be mixed with faith; I'le shew you.
whither the Word be mixed with faith; I'll show you.
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If your hearts answer Gods VVord, as did Davids, when God sayd , Seeke yee my face, his heart answered, O Lord, I will seeke thy face.
If your hearts answer God's Word, as did Davids, when God said, Seek ye my face, his heart answered, Oh Lord, I will seek thy face.
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For Faith is such an assent to every VVord of God, as produceth affections, and actions answerable to the VVord, wherevnto the heart assenteth.
For Faith is such an assent to every Word of God, as Produceth affections, and actions answerable to the Word, whereunto the heart assenteth.
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So that when Iohn Baptist Preacheth Repentance , we grieue in the sense of sinne: and when Christ Preacheth the Gospell, we are comforted in hope of forgiuenensse.
So that when John Baptist Preacheth Repentance, we grieve in the sense of sin: and when christ Preacheth the Gospel, we Are comforted in hope of forgiuenensse.
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Hereby are condemned such as are like those proud men , who tolde Ieremy, that he spake falsely when he delivered the Word of God which crossed their purposes.
Hereby Are condemned such as Are like those proud men, who told Ieremy, that he spoke falsely when he Delivered the Word of God which crossed their Purposes.
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Secondly, Such as be like the Prince , who contraried the Word of God touching suddaine cheapnesse of Corne,
Secondly, Such as be like the Prince, who contraried the Word of God touching sudden cheapness of Corn,
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because it was contrary to his sensuall reason: But the Word was fulfilled, and he perished.
Because it was contrary to his sensual reason: But the Word was fulfilled, and he perished.
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And thirdly, Mockers , which, in these last dayes, will walke after their lusts, not beleeving the promise of Christ his comming to iudgement, because it is deferred.
And Thirdly, Mockers, which, in these last days, will walk After their Lustiest, not believing the promise of christ his coming to judgement, Because it is deferred.
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Yea, fourthly, those weake ones, who are like to David , who sayd in his feare, All men be lyars, meaning especially Samuel, who annointed him to be King :
Yea, fourthly, those weak ones, who Are like to David, who said in his Fear, All men be liars, meaning especially Samuel, who anointed him to be King:
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But before he got the Crowne, Saul so persecuted him, that he doubted of the word which Samuel had spoken.
But before he god the Crown, Saul so persecuted him, that he doubted of the word which Samuel had spoken.
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Fiftly, Much more are they hereby condemned, who, out of an humour troubled by the Word, doe cavill against it, contrary to the Apostle Iames his exhortation, That we should receiue the Word with meeknesse,
Fifty, Much more Are they hereby condemned, who, out of an humour troubled by the Word, do cavil against it, contrary to the Apostle James his exhortation, That we should receive the Word with meekness,
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and therefore should be swift to heare slow to speake, & slow to wrath. and Therefore should be swift to hear slow to speak, & slow to wrath.
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For Wrath, because the VVord crosseth our mind, stirreth vp the tongue vnto gain-saying, and therefore the VVord is not beleeved as the Word of God.
For Wrath, Because the Word Crosseth our mind, stirs up the tongue unto gainsaying, and Therefore the Word is not believed as the Word of God.
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Sixtly, Hereby are condemned such as despayre in the time of affliction, and doe not liue by Faith , waiting for the appointed time when the vision will speake comfort.
Sixty, Hereby Are condemned such as despair in the time of affliction, and do not live by Faith, waiting for the appointed time when the vision will speak Comfort.
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And seaventhly, such as like the Elders of Israel , set vp Idols in their hearts, which are stumbling blockes of iniquitie, stopping the way betweene the VVord,
And seventhly, such as like the Elders of Israel, Set up Idols in their hearts, which Are stumbling blocks of iniquity, stopping the Way between the Word,
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and Faith, so as they cannot be mixed in them that heare, I meane those who heare the Word with preiudicate opinions, Papists or other, who will stop their eares,
and Faith, so as they cannot be mixed in them that hear, I mean those who hear the Word with prejudicate opinions, Papists or other, who will stop their ears,
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and not heare the Word, so as to beleeue it as the Word of God, charme the charmer never so wisely .
and not hear the Word, so as to believe it as the Word of God, charm the charmer never so wisely.
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The third thing required to manifest our high estimation of the Word, is, To obey it as the Word of God.
The third thing required to manifest our high estimation of the Word, is, To obey it as the Word of God.
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For to heare the Word, and not to obey it, is deemed by God a casting it away .
For to hear the Word, and not to obey it, is deemed by God a casting it away.
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Therefore wee deceiue our selues, though we be hearers, if we be not doers also of the Word :
Therefore we deceive our selves, though we be hearers, if we be not doers also of the Word:
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But what is required of vs that we may obey the Word as the Word of God? I answere, many things.
But what is required of us that we may obey the Word as the Word of God? I answer, many things.
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Among the rest especially, Absolute obedience to whatsoever the Word commandeth, without making any question, or difficultie.
Among the rest especially, Absolute Obedience to whatsoever the Word commands, without making any question, or difficulty.
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For God is of absolute authoritie, and therfore we pray, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven:
For God is of absolute Authority, and Therefore we pray, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven:
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and, His Word is perfect, and right , Therefore our absolute obedience is not blinde, as is the obedience of Iesuites to their superiours, whom they must obey,
and, His Word is perfect, and right, Therefore our absolute Obedience is not blind, as is the Obedience of Iesuites to their superiors, whom they must obey,
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though they command the killing of Princes, not inquiring after the lawfulnesse of such a Commandement:
though they command the killing of Princes, not inquiring After the lawfulness of such a Commandment:
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But their superstitious, and blinde obedience condemneth vs, if we yeeld not absolute obedience to the Word of God, which is of absolute authoritie, and altogether without errour.
But their superstitious, and blind Obedience Condemneth us, if we yield not absolute Obedience to the Word of God, which is of absolute Authority, and altogether without error.
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So be not the Commandements of the Pope, or of any humane Superiour whomsoever Let vs consider some few examples of obedience to the Word,
So be not the commandments of the Pope, or of any humane Superior whomsoever Let us Consider Some few Examples of Obedience to the Word,
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as to the Word of God.
as to the Word of God.
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That vnmatchable example of Abraham, may well be Instar omnium, who obeying the Word of God, spared not Isaac his onely sonne , begotten in his olde age ,
That unmatchable Exampl of Abraham, may well be Instar omnium, who obeying the Word of God, spared not Isaac his only son, begotten in his old age,
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and in both these respects dearely beloved; Yea, the Sonne of Promise ; with whom, and his seede, God promised to establish an everlasting Covenant :
and in both these respects dearly Beloved; Yea, the Son of Promise; with whom, and his seed, God promised to establish an everlasting Covenant:
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But without pleading any of these things , arose early to goe to sacrifice him, with his owne handes.
But without pleading any of these things, arose early to go to sacrifice him, with his own hands.
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Now wheras Abraham is the Father of all , who walke in the steps of his Faith, I will tell you one other example of his obedience to the Word of God, which is remarkeable too, the rather because the Spirit of God taketh speciall notice thereof , shewing vs that Abraham obeyed God commanding him to goe he knew not whither.
Now whereas Abraham is the Father of all, who walk in the steps of his Faith, I will tell you one other Exampl of his Obedience to the Word of God, which is remarkable too, the rather Because the Spirit of God Takes special notice thereof, showing us that Abraham obeyed God commanding him to go he knew not whither.
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VVhich last words imply, that he obeyed readily without questioning whether dangers were in the way,
Which last words imply, that he obeyed readily without questioning whither dangers were in the Way,
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and what commodious dwelling was in the place wherevnto he should goe;
and what commodious Dwelling was in the place whereunto he should go;
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therefore it is said, that by Faith he obeyed. So also it is written in the same Chapter, Verse 17. that Abraham offered vp Isaac by Faith.
Therefore it is said, that by Faith he obeyed. So also it is written in the same Chapter, Verse 17. that Abraham offered up Isaac by Faith.
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Whereby the Spirit of God intimateth, that in both these obediences, Abraham esteemed the Commandements, as the words of God.
Whereby the Spirit of God intimateth, that in both these obediences, Abraham esteemed the commandments, as the words of God.
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I shall expresse this point yet more plainely by an example of Peters walking vpon the Sea at Christ his bidding .
I shall express this point yet more plainly by an Exampl of Peter's walking upon the Sea At christ his bidding.
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But note, that Peter perceiving that it was Christ, and not a Spirit, as he,
But note, that Peter perceiving that it was christ, and not a Spirit, as he,
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and his fellowes feared, who walked on the Sea in the night, sayd, Master, if it be thou, bid me come vnto thee on the water.
and his Fellows feared, who walked on the Sea in the night, said, Master, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
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Which sheweth how highly he esteemed of Christ his Word, perswaded that obeying it he should neither tempt God ,
Which shows how highly he esteemed of christ his Word, persuaded that obeying it he should neither tempt God,
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nor perish by going on the water.
nor perish by going on the water.
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I will adde but another example, wherein yee may see both the Wisdome of the flesh, and obedience of Faith.
I will add but Another Exampl, wherein ye may see both the Wisdom of the Flesh, and Obedience of Faith.
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Naaman was directed by a messenger from Elisha, to wash himselfe in Iordan for cure of his leprosie; He went away murmuring; Naaman was directed by a Messenger from Elisha, to wash himself in Iordan for cure of his leprosy; He went away murmuring;
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But perswaded by his servants to haue due regard of the Prophets word, he obeyed, and was cured.
But persuaded by his Servants to have due regard of the prophets word, he obeyed, and was cured.
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Hereby are condemned (1) rebellious hearers of the word, who say, The word which thou hast spoken vnto vs in the name of the Lord, wee will not heare :
Hereby Are condemned (1) rebellious hearers of the word, who say, The word which thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the Lord, we will not hear:
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but we will doe what we thinke good, and as our Princes, and Fathers before vs haue done. (2) Presumptuous hearers, who blesse themselues in their hearts ,
but we will do what we think good, and as our Princes, and Father's before us have done. (2) Presumptuous hearers, who bless themselves in their hearts,
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when they heare iudgements out of the word against their sinnes, and so adde drunkennesse to thirst:
when they hear Judgments out of the word against their Sins, and so add Drunkenness to thirst:
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but God will not be mercifull to such. (3) Hypocriticall hearers, who call one vpon another to heare the word,
but God will not be merciful to such. (3) Hypocritical hearers, who call one upon Another to hear the word,
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and sit before the Preacher, as reverently as others, but they make a iest of it, and will not obey it.
and fit before the Preacher, as reverently as Others, but they make a jest of it, and will not obey it.
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And (4) such as pretend obedience to the word out of a sudden flash of zeale,
And (4) such as pretend Obedience to the word out of a sudden flash of zeal,
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like the young man who came running, and kneeling to Christ, to know what he might doe for eternall life:
like the young man who Come running, and kneeling to christ, to know what he might do for Eternal life:
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But when Christ bad him sell, and giue all to the poore, and follow him, hee went away sorrowfull; for he was rich:
But when christ bade him fell, and give all to the poor, and follow him, he went away sorrowful; for he was rich:
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So, many, when the word reprooveth them for drunkennesse, are grieved for the present, confesse it is their sinne,
So, many, when the word Reproveth them for Drunkenness, Are grieved for the present, confess it is their sin,
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and wish they could leaue it, but they doe not. I haue told you of some to be condemned for not beleeving, and of others,
and wish they could leave it, but they do not. I have told you of Some to be condemned for not believing, and of Others,
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for not obeying the word as the word of God;
for not obeying the word as the word of God;
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Now I must tell you of the Antichristian Synagogue of Rome, which shamefully offendeth in both those respects, in taking the second Commaundement out of the Decalogue,
Now I must tell you of the Antichristian Synagogue of Room, which shamefully offends in both those respects, in taking the second Commandment out of the Decalogue,
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as hath beene said, contrary to the expresse word of God; who giveth this peremptorie charge , Whatsoever I commaund you, take heede you doe it.
as hath been said, contrary to the express word of God; who gives this peremptory charge, Whatsoever I command you, take heed you do it.
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Thou shalt put nothing thereto, nor take ought there-from. Thou shalt put nothing thereto, nor take ought therefrom.
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If the Papists did beleeue the word, as the word of God, durst they thus abuse ignorant people? God deliver vs from vnreasonable, and evill men :
If the Papists did believe the word, as the word of God, durst they thus abuse ignorant people? God deliver us from unreasonable, and evil men:
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for all men haue not faith. Now;
for all men have not faith. Now;
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why doe they this? Even because they are so addicted to Idolatry, that despising the censure of Christ, Mat. 5.19. they will neither obey this word of God themselues , nor suffer the people to obey it, in not worshipping Images.
why do they this? Even Because they Are so addicted to Idolatry, that despising the censure of christ, Mathew 5.19. they will neither obey this word of God themselves, nor suffer the people to obey it, in not worshipping Images.
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For they feare, that if it were published in their Catechismes, the people would, in time, abhorre that babish, and Babylonish Idolatry, observing how precisely that commandement forbiddeth the worshipping of Images,
For they Fear, that if it were published in their Catechisms, the people would, in time, abhor that babish, and Babylonish Idolatry, observing how precisely that Commandment forbiddeth the worshipping of Images,
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and how iealous God is thereof.
and how jealous God is thereof.
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And the more, when they know and consider, that the whole Decalogue was written twice in Tables of Stone , with the finger of God;
And the more, when they know and Consider, that the Whole Decalogue was written twice in Tables of Stone, with the finger of God;
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which argueth the perpetuitie thereof, and that the Commandement forbidding worshipping of Images is twice recorded by the Spirit ,
which argue the perpetuity thereof, and that the Commandment forbidding worshipping of Images is twice recorded by the Spirit,
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as the second of the ten Commandements spoken by God himselfe.
as the second of the ten commandments spoken by God himself.
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But I pray you take knowledge of most damnable cousenage, viz. Because the Scriptures say expressely, that God wrote ten Commandements in the two Tables ,
But I pray you take knowledge of most damnable cozenage, viz. Because the Scriptures say expressly, that God wrote ten commandments in the two Tables,
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and the people generally know that there must be ten Commandements, they divide the tenth Commandement,
and the people generally know that there must be ten commandments, they divide the tenth Commandment,
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and make Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours wife, the ninth; and Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours house, &c. the tenth.
and make Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours wife, the ninth; and Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours house, etc. the tenth.
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Note further, I pray you, as cousenage, so grosse absurditie;
Note further, I pray you, as cozenage, so gross absurdity;
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For the Commandement consisteth onely in these words, Thou shalt not covet; So that it is absurd to say that there be so many Commandements as there be obiects of coveting mentioned,
For the Commandment Consisteth only in these words, Thou shalt not covet; So that it is absurd to say that there be so many commandments as there be objects of coveting mentioned,
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as Oxe, Asse, &c. Were it not absurd to make two Commandements of the fifth,
as Ox, Ass, etc. Were it not absurd to make two commandments of the fifth,
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because therein be mentioned two obiects, ( viz. Father, and Mother) of Honour, the dutie commanded.
Because therein be mentioned two objects, (viz. Father, and Mother) of Honour, the duty commanded.
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If it be sayd, that Honour is but once commanded, whereas Coveting is twice forbidden,
If it be said, that Honour is but once commanded, whereas Coveting is twice forbidden,
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yea so, as that Coveting a neighbours wife is first forbidden, as if there were a kinde of respect to the seaventh Commandement:
yea so, as that Coveting a neighbours wife is First forbidden, as if there were a kind of respect to the Seventh Commandment:
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and Coveting a neighbours house, is forbidden afterward, as if there were a kinde of respect to the eight Commandement: I answer.
and Coveting a neighbours house, is forbidden afterwards, as if there were a kind of respect to the eight Commandment: I answer.
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All (yet) is but Coveting; which is twice vrged, because more knowledge should be taken of the Commandement:
All (yet) is but Coveting; which is twice urged, Because more knowledge should be taken of the Commandment:
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For if Paul had not knowne Lust to be a sinne , had not this Commandement forbidden it,
For if Paul had not known Lust to be a sin, had not this Commandment forbidden it,
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how would others haue knowne it? But further, I answere; That howsoever, indeed, not-coveting a wife be first set downe Deut. 5.21. yet notcoveting an house is first set downe Exod. 20.17. Which sheweth that not-coveting house, wife, &c. is forbidden by one, and the same Commandement.
how would Others have known it? But further, I answer; That howsoever, indeed, notcoveting a wife be First Set down Deuteronomy 5.21. yet notcoveting an house is First Set down Exod 20.17. Which shows that notcoveting house, wife, etc. is forbidden by one, and the same Commandment.
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Haue not we cause to thanke God, that we are delivered from Popery, which is the Mystery of iniquitie?
Have not we cause to thank God, that we Are Delivered from Popery, which is the Mystery of iniquity?
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Here (it may be) some will grant that the Word spoken by God,
Here (it may be) Some will grant that the Word spoken by God,
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or Christ, who was God as well as man , is to be beleeved, and obeyed absolutely without any doubting, or questioning:
or christ, who was God as well as man, is to be believed, and obeyed absolutely without any doubting, or questioning:
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But they thinke, that the doctrine of others is not so to be beleeved, and obeyed.
But they think, that the Doctrine of Others is not so to be believed, and obeyed.
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Let such remember that God approoved the minde of the people, desiring that GOD would speake to them no more himselfe ,
Let such Remember that God approved the mind of the people, desiring that GOD would speak to them no more himself,
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and promising to heare, and doe whatsoever God shall speake vnto them by his servant. It may be it will be replied.
and promising to hear, and do whatsoever God shall speak unto them by his servant. It may be it will be replied.
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Yea, we grant that Moses, Prophets, and Apostles sent immediately from God, or Christ, their words are to be beleeved, and obeyed absolutely:
Yea, we grant that Moses, prophets, and Apostles sent immediately from God, or christ, their words Are to be believed, and obeyed absolutely:
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But so are not the Sermons of Preachers in these times.
But so Are not the Sermons of Preachers in these times.
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Indeed, the Persons of ordinary Pastors, and Teachers, are not sent immediately from God, or Christ,
Indeed, the Persons of ordinary Pastors, and Teachers, Are not sent immediately from God, or christ,
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as were the persons of Prophets, and Apostles:
as were the Persons of prophets, and Apostles:
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But their Ministery it selfe was immediately ordeined by Christ, wherevnto they having fit gifts for the same, are called by the voyce of the Church ,
But their Ministry it self was immediately ordained by christ, whereunto they having fit Gifts for the same, Are called by the voice of the Church,
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and therefore to be esteemed as Ministers of Christ .
and Therefore to be esteemed as Ministers of christ.
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For they performe the same ordinary worke of the Ministery, in disposing the Mysteries of God vnto the aedification of the Church, which the Apostles did.
For they perform the same ordinary work of the Ministry, in disposing the Mysteres of God unto the edification of the Church, which the Apostles did.
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Therefore the Apostle exhorteth Gods people to obey (which implyeth hearing, and beleeving ) such as had the charge of their soules.
Therefore the Apostle exhorteth God's people to obey (which Implies hearing, and believing) such as had the charge of their Souls.
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If then people are to esteeme their Pastors, and Teachers, as the Ministers of Christ, they must,
If then people Are to esteem their Pastors, and Teachers, as the Ministers of christ, they must,
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as did Cornelius , presume, that they will Preach the Word of GOD, and be prepared accordingly to heare, which implyeth beleeving and obeying. I grant, that the doctrine of Pastors,
as did Cornelius, presume, that they will Preach the Word of GOD, and be prepared accordingly to hear, which Implies believing and obeying. I grant, that the Doctrine of Pastors,
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and Teachers, be they never so learned, and faithfull, is subiect to errour;
and Teachers, be they never so learned, and faithful, is Subject to error;
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whereas the Prophets, and Apostles delivered an infallible truth, therefore people may the more diligently (so it be with humilitie) try the Spirits.
whereas the prophets, and Apostles Delivered an infallible truth, Therefore people may the more diligently (so it be with humility) try the Spirits.
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But if the truth of Gods Word be declared to their Consciences, let them remember what Christ sayth , speaking (not of the Apostles, But if the truth of God's Word be declared to their Consciences, let them Remember what christ say, speaking (not of the Apostles,
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but) of the seaventie Disciples; He that heareth you, heareth me, and he that despiseth you, despiseth me.
but) of the seaventie Disciples; He that hears you, hears me, and he that despises you, despises me.
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Lastly, let it be considered, Whether Naaman could haue excused his not-washing in Iordan , by saying, He was commanded so to doe by a messenger,
Lastly, let it be considered, Whither Naaman could have excused his not-washing in Iordan, by saying, He was commanded so to do by a Messenger,
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and not by the Prophet Elisha; seeing that, which the Messenger commanded, was the Word of God as well,
and not by the Prophet Elisha; seeing that, which the Messenger commanded, was the Word of God as well,
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as if Elisha had spoken it.
as if Elisha had spoken it.
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If then Gods people are to say one to another, much more to their owne hearts,
If then God's people Are to say one to Another, much more to their own hearts,
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as did the people in Ezechiels time , (but with better mindes) Let vs goe,
as did the people in Ezechiels time, (but with better minds) Let us go,
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and heare what is the Word that commeth from the Lord.
and hear what is the Word that comes from the Lord.
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When they goe to heare their Pastors, and Teachers, they must not bring with them eares, either Antichristian to hearken after Doctrines strange,
When they go to hear their Pastors, and Teachers, they must not bring with them ears, either Antichristian to harken After Doctrines strange,
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or not grounded vpon the Word (For Christ his Sheepe know his voyce, and follow him :
or not grounded upon the Word (For christ his Sheep know his voice, and follow him:
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They know not the voyce of a stranger, nor follow him) or itching , to hearken after the enticing speech of mans wisedome ,
They know not the voice of a stranger, nor follow him) or itching, to harken After the enticing speech of men Wisdom,
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as if their faith dependeth thereon:
as if their faith dependeth thereon:
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But let them be of Davids minde, who professed that he loued Gods Word , but hated vaine inventions.
But let them be of Davids mind, who professed that he loved God's Word, but hated vain Inventions.
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Much lesse are they to be so obstinate, and wicked, as to say, either in their hearts, or with their mouthes ;
Much less Are they to be so obstinate, and wicked, as to say, either in their hearts, or with their mouths;
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Let not our Seers Prophecy right things, but errours, and flattering things.
Let not our Seers Prophecy right things, but errors, and flattering things.
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Againe, if people must come to Sermons with minds expecting onely Doctrine grounded vpon Gods Word, such as they must beleeue, and obey as the Word of God,
Again, if people must come to Sermons with minds expecting only Doctrine grounded upon God's Word, such as they must believe, and obey as the Word of God,
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then the Preacher must be wise to seeke out the wordes of truth , and faithfull to Preach them as the wordes of God , that is, with all authoritie , in the plaine evidence of the Spirit .
then the Preacher must be wise to seek out the words of truth, and faithful to Preach them as the words of God, that is, with all Authority, in the plain evidence of the Spirit.
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For if any man Preach not according to the Word, what reading soever he make shew of, he hath no light in him :
For if any man Preach not according to the Word, what reading soever he make show of, he hath no Light in him:
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And howsoever his affected humane eloquence be applauded by itching eares, yet he doth but make Merchandize of the Word of God .
And howsoever his affected humane eloquence be applauded by itching ears, yet he does but make Merchandise of the Word of God.
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Let Ministers therefore speake (as God himselfe admonisheth ) the Word faithfully; For what is chaffe to the wheate? Lastly;
Let Ministers Therefore speak (as God himself Admonisheth) the Word faithfully; For what is chaff to the wheat? Lastly;
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Whereas I haue sayd that every one of the afore-mentioned grounds of religion is of that powerfull truth, that if it be beleeved indeed, it perswadeth the beleever to make Conscience of sinne, I must make it good touching this ground, viz. There is a Word of God, to wit, the Bible, to be beleeved.
Whereas I have said that every one of the aforementioned grounds of Religion is of that powerful truth, that if it be believed indeed, it Persuadeth the believer to make Conscience of sin, I must make it good touching this ground, viz. There is a Word of God, to wit, the bible, to be believed.
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This is soone done, both these Propositions being prooved; 1. Whosoever beleeveth the Word, as the Word of God, maketh Conscience of sinne;
This is soon done, both these Propositions being proved; 1. Whosoever Believeth the Word, as the Word of God, makes Conscience of sin;
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and 2. Whosoever maketh not Conscience of sinne, beleeveth not the Word, as the Word of God. Touching the former.
and 2. Whosoever makes not Conscience of sin, Believeth not the Word, as the Word of God. Touching the former.
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What other cause can be supposed why the Word was as a fire in Ieremy , compelling him to speak in the name of God,
What other cause can be supposed why the Word was as a fire in Ieremy, compelling him to speak in the name of God,
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though in a strong passion he had said, he would not, but that he verily beleeved, that it was the Word of GOD which he was commanded to speake,
though in a strong passion he had said, he would not, but that he verily believed, that it was the Word of GOD which he was commanded to speak,
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& which cōmanded him to speake? The answer which Abraham gaue to the rich man in hell torments desiring that Lazarus might be sent vnto his brethren to prevent their torments ( viz. They haue Moses, and the Prophets, let them heare them, that is, their doctrine) sheweth plainely, that whosoever heareth the words of God as the Words of God, cannot but make conscience of sinne:
& which commanded him to speak? The answer which Abraham gave to the rich man in hell torments desiring that Lazarus might be sent unto his brothers to prevent their torments (viz. They have Moses, and the prophets, let them hear them, that is, their Doctrine) shows plainly, that whosoever hears the words of God as the Words of God, cannot but make conscience of sin:
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And Paul telleth the Romanes , that howsoever they had beene servants of sin, yet after they were delivered vnto the forme of doctrine, that is, heard the Word as the Word of God, they obeyed that forme from the heart, that is, made conscience of sinne. 2. That whosoever maketh not Conscience of sinne, beleeveth not the Word to be the Word of God, whatsoever he pretend, briefely thus appeareth.
And Paul Telleth the Romans, that howsoever they had been Servants of since, yet After they were Delivered unto the Form of Doctrine, that is, herd the Word as the Word of God, they obeyed that Form from the heart, that is, made conscience of sin. 2. That whosoever makes not Conscience of sin, Believeth not the Word to be the Word of God, whatsoever he pretend, briefly thus appears.
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That wicked one who hath Gods Word in his mouth , and yet will not be reformed, is iudged by God himselfe to cast his words behinde him.
That wicked one who hath God's Word in his Mouth, and yet will not be reformed, is judged by God himself to cast his words behind him.
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The remnant of the people of Iudah, and their Chieftaines prayed Ieremiah to enquire of God whether they might not fly into Egypt to saue themselues from the Caldeans, protesting to obey the Word of God whatsoever it should be:
The remnant of the people of Iudah, and their Chieftains prayed Jeremiah to inquire of God whither they might not fly into Egypt to save themselves from the Chaldaeans, protesting to obey the Word of God whatsoever it should be:
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Yet, when the VVord crossed their purpose to fly into Egypt, they would not beleeue it.
Yet, when the Word crossed their purpose to fly into Egypt, they would not believe it.
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And when the rich man in hell, further pressed Abraham to send Lazarus, he had this further answere;
And when the rich man in hell, further pressed Abraham to send Lazarus, he had this further answer;
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If they heare not (with Faith) Moses, and the Prophets, neither will they be perswaded though one rise from the dead againe. If they hear not (with Faith) Moses, and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead again.
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Both the Propositions are confirmed by these wordes of Christ .
Both the Propositions Are confirmed by these words of christ.
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He that doth evill hateth the light, that is, doth not beleeue the Word as the Word of God:He that does evil hates the Light, that is, does not believe the Word as the Word of God:
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But he that doth the truth commeth to the light, that his deedes might be made manifest, that they be wrought according to God. But he that does the truth comes to the Light, that his Deeds might be made manifest, that they be wrought according to God.
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To whom be glory by all men in their obedience of FAITH. Amen. FINIS.
To whom be glory by all men in their Obedience of FAITH. Amen. FINIS.
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