Of baptism and the Lord's Supper two short discourses, opening the nature, design, and ends of those two great gospel ordinances, and teaching the holy use and improvement of them.
ALthough the Doctrine of Baptism be reckoned by the Apostle a part of the foundation of the Christian Religion, Heb. 6.1, 2. Yet our experience sadly testifies, That a great many of those that are called Christians, are grosly ignorant of the Nature and Design thereof;
ALthough the Doctrine of Baptism be reckoned by the Apostle a part of the Foundation of the Christian Religion, Hebrew 6.1, 2. Yet our experience sadly Testifies, That a great many of those that Are called Christians, Are grossly ignorant of the Nature and Design thereof;
Not to lead you too far to find out the coherence of the words, you may take notice, that in the former Verse, the Apostle had spoken of the long-suffering of God, to the old World, in the dayes of Noah, while the Ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water;
Not to led you too Far to find out the coherence of the words, you may take notice, that in the former Verse, the Apostle had spoken of the long-suffering of God, to the old World, in the days of Noah, while the Ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight Souls were saved by water;
and then he adds in the Text, The like figure whereunto, even Baptism, doth also now save us, &c. The words will need some Explication before I can raise any Observation from them;
and then he adds in the Text, The like figure whereunto, even Baptism, does also now save us, etc. The words will need Some Explication before I can raise any Observation from them;
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but that which is signified thereby, (as it is the Sacrament of Initiation) that is, the Testimony of a good Conscience, witnessing our care to perform all the Duties of Christianity, whereunto we engaged when we undertook the profession thereof in Baptism,
but that which is signified thereby, (as it is the Sacrament of Initiation) that is, the Testimony of a good Conscience, witnessing our care to perform all the Duties of Christianity, whereunto we engaged when we undertook the profession thereof in Baptism,
That this is the sense of the words will appear, if we consider, That (according to the judgment of the best Expositors) the Apostle doth here plainly allude to those Interrogatories, that were used to be put to the persons batized, Credis? Abrenuncias? &c. Dost thou believe the Christian Faith? (whereupon the Articles of the Creed were rehearsed.) Wilt thou undertake the profession of Christianity? Wilt thou renounce the World, the Flesh,
That this is the sense of the words will appear, if we Consider, That (according to the judgement of the best Expositors) the Apostle does Here plainly allude to those Interrogatories, that were used to be put to the Persons baptized, Credis? Abrenuncias? etc. Dost thou believe the Christian Faith? (whereupon the Articles of the Creed were rehearsed.) Wilt thou undertake the profession of Christianity? Wilt thou renounce the World, the Flesh,
and the Devil, and become Christs faithful servant till death? (intimation of this is given Acts 8.37. and the custom of the Church from the first time to this day confirms it).
and the devil, and become Christ faithful servant till death? (intimation of this is given Acts 8.37. and the custom of the Church from the First time to this day confirms it).
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Now the Person baptized, consenting to all this, and promising to believe and live like a Christian, this the Apostle calls NONLATINALPHABET, the interrogating of a good Conscience towards God,
Now the Person baptised, consenting to all this, and promising to believe and live like a Christian, this the Apostle calls, the interrogating of a good Conscience towards God,
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Observ. That Baptism, duly used, (according to Christs Institution thereof) is a most effectual means for the eternal salvation of Christians. Baptisme save us:
Observation That Baptism, duly used, (according to Christ Institution thereof) is a most effectual means for the Eternal salvation of Christians. Baptism save us:
for (besides that, the Apostles parallel should agree no more than Fire and Water, here were no correspondent Figures) there are other Scriptures do also attribute as great effects to the Ordinance of Baptism as this: Mark 16.16. He that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved.
for (beside that, the Apostles parallel should agree no more than Fire and Water, Here were no correspondent Figures) there Are other Scriptures do also attribute as great effects to the Ordinance of Baptism as this: Mark 16.16. He that Believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved.
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He that sincerely owns Christ and Christianity in his heart, and confesses him outwardly by Baptism, listing himself into the number of his Disciples and Followers, shall be saved. So Titus 3.5. According to his mercy he saved us by the Laver of Regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
He that sincerely owns christ and Christianity in his heart, and Confesses him outwardly by Baptism, listing himself into the number of his Disciples and Followers, shall be saved. So Titus 3.5. According to his mercy he saved us by the Laver of Regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
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So it is plainly evident from Scripture, that speaks of our being baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus, Acts 19.5. Of being baptized into Christ, and putting on Christ thereby, Gal. 3.27. Of our being made his Disciples thereby, Mat. 28.19. and John 4.1. Of our being baptized into one Body, 1 Cor. 12.13.
So it is plainly evident from Scripture, that speaks of our being baptised in the Name of the Lord jesus, Acts 19.5. Of being baptised into christ, and putting on christ thereby, Gal. 3.27. Of our being made his Disciples thereby, Mathew 28.19. and John 4.1. Of our being baptised into one Body, 1 Cor. 12.13.
or the testimony of our hearts, evidencing our sincerity, in walking up to those Ingagements and Vows we made when we undertook the profession of Christianity in our Baptism;
or the testimony of our hearts, evidencing our sincerity, in walking up to those Engagements and Vows we made when we undertook the profession of Christianity in our Baptism;
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and from hence the Apostle argues so strongly, Rom. 6. in the beginning, that Christians cannot now continue in sin any longer, (unless they renounce their Christianity) because they were baptized into Christ's Death,
and from hence the Apostle argues so strongly, Rom. 6. in the beginning, that Christians cannot now continue in since any longer, (unless they renounce their Christianity) Because they were baptised into Christ's Death,
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and buried with him in Baptism into death, and planted together in the likeness of his Death and Resurrection, that is solemnly ingaged thereby, to die with him to sin, and live unto righteousness.
and buried with him in Baptism into death, and planted together in the likeness of his Death and Resurrection, that is solemnly engaged thereby, to die with him to sin, and live unto righteousness.
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The external Rite to express it by, is baptizing with Water, by a lawful Minister, authorised by Commission from Christ, Matth. 28.19. Go teach, and baptize;
The external Rite to express it by, is baptizing with Water, by a lawful Minister, authorised by Commission from christ, Matthew 28.19. Go teach, and baptise;
but more especially, in respect to the person baptized, they declare, That he professes his Faith in these 3 Persons, In God the Father, who made the World and all things therein;
but more especially, in respect to the person baptised, they declare, That he Professes his Faith in these 3 Persons, In God the Father, who made the World and all things therein;
And that he owns them for the Authors of the Christian Religion, and doth sincerely dedicate himself to the service of the blessed Trinity, ingaging to believe and live according to the Gospel,
And that he owns them for the Authors of the Christian Religion, and does sincerely dedicate himself to the service of the blessed Trinity, engaging to believe and live according to the Gospel,
It is observed by the Learned, that most of Christs Institutions under the Gospel, were borrowed from the Jews, (for he affected not so much new Rites,
It is observed by the Learned, that most of Christ Institutions under the Gospel, were borrowed from the jews, (for he affected not so much new Rites,
as these that were in custom, and so best known, if suitable to his ends) as the Lord's Supper was instituted in imitation of the after-Supper of the Jews;
as these that were in custom, and so best known, if suitable to his ends) as the Lord's Supper was instituted in imitation of the after-Supper of the jews;
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and became Proselytes, or came over to their Church, this was the Rite wherewith they were initiated into the Jewish Religion, (besides their Circumcision, & some Sacrifices offered for them) they baptized them in Water, signifying thereby the washing them from their former impure Idolatries,
and became Proselytes, or Come over to their Church, this was the Rite wherewith they were initiated into the Jewish Religion, (beside their Circumcision, & Some Sacrifices offered for them) they baptised them in Water, signifying thereby the washing them from their former impure Idolatries,
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and the Church thereupon calls baptized Persons, Regenerate ) hereupon Christ upbraids Nicodemus for not understanding what he spake about the New-Birth, John 3.10.
and the Church thereupon calls baptised Persons, Regenerate) hereupon christ upbraids Nicodemus for not understanding what he spoke about the New birth, John 3.10.
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Now in like manner Christ would have this Rite of Baptism used in the Christian Church (waving the other more troublesome Rite of Circumcision) to initiate us into the Christian Religion,
Now in like manner christ would have this Rite of Baptism used in the Christian Church (waving the other more troublesome Rite of Circumcision) to initiate us into the Christian Religion,
and make us his Disciples, by ( Mat. 28.19. Joh. 4.1.) to signifie the washing us from our former sins, (which is the Apostles phrase, 2 Pet. 1.9. purged from his old sins ) and the purifying us to be an holy People unto God, Saints by calling;
and make us his Disciples, by (Mathew 28.19. John 4.1.) to signify the washing us from our former Sins, (which is the Apostles phrase, 2 Pet. 1.9. purged from his old Sins) and the purifying us to be an holy People unto God, Saints by calling;
What other significations the Water hath in reference to the promise on Gods part, of washing away our sins, &c. I shall speak to it under the next Head:
What other significations the Water hath in Referente to the promise on God's part, of washing away our Sins, etc. I shall speak to it under the next Head:
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Answ. This is a comprehensive word, and doth not only denote the future state of glory and blessedness in another World, that eternal Life promised in the Gospel;
Answer This is a comprehensive word, and does not only denote the future state of glory and blessedness in Another World, that Eternal Life promised in the Gospel;
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the meaning is, They were put into the way of Salvation, by the preaching of the Gospel, the Kingdom of Heaven was come near unto them: thus also 2 Tim. 1.9.
the meaning is, They were put into the Way of Salvation, by the preaching of the Gospel, the Kingdom of Heaven was come near unto them: thus also 2 Tim. 1.9.
for the remission of their sins; and Acts 22.16. Ananias saith to Saul, Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the Name of the Lord;
for the remission of their Sins; and Acts 22.16. Ananias Says to Saul, Arise, and be baptised, and wash away thy Sins, calling on the Name of the Lord;
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who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come, implying, that their coming to his Baptism was the way to escape God's wrath, and obtain remission;
who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come, implying, that their coming to his Baptism was the Way to escape God's wrath, and obtain remission;
As the Jewish Proselytes (as before was noted) in their Baptism were said to be new-born, relinquishing their old Relations, they were grafted into the Stock of Israel:
As the Jewish Proselytes (as before was noted) in their Baptism were said to be newborn, relinquishing their old Relations, they were grafted into the Stock of Israel:
So we in Baptism are reckoned in a new account, God is our Father, and Christ our Elder Brother, we are no more strangers and Aliens, Ephes. 2. but of the Family of God, come under the love, care, provision,
So we in Baptism Are reckoned in a new account, God is our Father, and christ our Elder Brother, we Are no more Strangers and Aliens, Ephesians 2. but of the Family of God, come under the love, care, provision,
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and bondage of corruption, from that necessity of going on in sin, and to enable them to live a holy and godly life, to perfor〈 … 〉 the duties they stand ingaged i• 〈 … 〉 their undertaking the profession of Christianity;
and bondage of corruption, from that necessity of going on in since, and to enable them to live a holy and godly life, to perfor〈 … 〉 the duties they stand engaged i• 〈 … 〉 their undertaking the profession of Christianity;
The Spirit comes down on us in Baptism, (as it did on Christ when he was baptized) so as to be ever present with those that sincerely undertake the Profession of Christianity, to sanctifie and cleanse them:
The Spirit comes down on us in Baptism, (as it did on christ when he was baptised) so as to be ever present with those that sincerely undertake the Profession of Christianity, to sanctify and cleanse them:
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Sin shall not now have dominion over them, for they are not under the Law, but under Grace, Rom. 6.14. They are born again of Water and of the Spirit, John 3.5.
since shall not now have dominion over them, for they Are not under the Law, but under Grace, Rom. 6.14. They Are born again of Water and of the Spirit, John 3.5.
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And indeed, the sanctifying Grace of the Spirit is signified by the washing with the Water of Baptism, according to that of the Prophet, Ezek. 36.25. (speaking of the New-Covenant) I will sprinkle them with clean water,
And indeed, the sanctifying Grace of the Spirit is signified by the washing with the Water of Baptism, according to that of the Prophet, Ezekiel 36.25. (speaking of the New-covenant) I will sprinkle them with clean water,
and they shall be clean from all their filthiness and uncleanness; and agreeable to that phrase of the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1.9. purged from his old sins, which place seems to relate to Baptism;
and they shall be clean from all their filthiness and uncleanness; and agreeable to that phrase of the Apostle, 2 Pet. 1.9. purged from his old Sins, which place seems to relate to Baptism;
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Such as are baptized, shall have the Spirit so continually present with them, and be under such continual ayds and assistances of Gods Grace, that they shall be sufficiently enabled (through improvement of the same) to mortifie their former sins,
Such as Are baptised, shall have the Spirit so continually present with them, and be under such continual aids and assistances of God's Grace, that they shall be sufficiently enabled (through improvement of the same) to mortify their former Sins,
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and Commandments shall not be to them impossible tasks, but Christs Yoak will be easie, and his burden light, and his Commandments will not be grievous.
and commandments shall not be to them impossible tasks, but Christ Yoke will be easy, and his burden Light, and his commandments will not be grievous.
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(4.) Glorification in another World, the escaping the eternal miseries of the damned, and the fruition of an endless life of happiness with God, and with Jesus Christ,
(4.) Glorification in Another World, the escaping the Eternal misery's of the damned, and the fruition of an endless life of happiness with God, and with jesus christ,
This is the consummation of that Salvation Baptism confers upon us, when the Text saith, Baptism saveth us. So Mark 16.16. He that believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved;
This is the consummation of that Salvation Baptism confers upon us, when the Text Says, Baptism Saveth us. So Mark 16.16. He that Believeth, and is baptised, shall be saved;
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This Salvation the Christian Church hath ever judged Baptism so necessary a means to the obtaining of, that they have concluded the contempt thereof to be damnable,
This Salvation the Christian Church hath ever judged Baptism so necessary a means to the obtaining of, that they have concluded the contempt thereof to be damnable,
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since eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath it entred into the heart of man to conceive what things God hath prepared for them that love him, 1 Cor. 2.9.
since eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, nor hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive what things God hath prepared for them that love him, 1 Cor. 2.9.
the outward Ceremony alone, without this, will not save us: We may say of this, as the Apostle saith of Circumcision, 1 Cor. 7.19. Circumcision is nothing, nor uncircumcision, but keeping the Commandments of God:
the outward Ceremony alone, without this, will not save us: We may say of this, as the Apostle Says of Circumcision, 1 Cor. 7.19. Circumcision is nothing, nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God:
to give us such a perfect right to, or possession of Pardon, Justification, Adoption, and Salvation, that we are fully and indefeazably instated in them, are so cock-sure of them, that there is no possbility of our falling short thereof (for such as have been baptized,
to give us such a perfect right to, or possession of Pardon, Justification, Adoption, and Salvation, that we Are Fully and indefeazably instated in them, Are so cocksure of them, that there is no possbility of our falling short thereof (for such as have been baptised,
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and so were initially partakers of these blessings, are bidden to work out their Salvation with fear and trembling, Phil. 2.11. to give diligence to make their Calling and Election sure;
and so were initially partakers of these blessings, Are bidden to work out their Salvation with Fear and trembling, Philip 2.11. to give diligence to make their Calling and Election sure;
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to confirm and ratifie it by an holy life, by adding to Faith, Virtue, &c. 2 Pet. 1. to fear lest a promise being left, of entering into rest, they fall short thereof, Heb. 4.1.) but the meaning is, they are initially invested with these priviledges, put into a way of Salvation, the Kingdom of God is come near them, Salvation is come to their Houses, as the Scripture speaks;
to confirm and ratify it by an holy life, by adding to Faith, Virtue, etc. 2 Pet. 1. to Fear lest a promise being left, of entering into rest, they fallen short thereof, Hebrew 4.1.) but the meaning is, they Are initially invested with these privileges, put into a Way of Salvation, the Kingdom of God is come near them, Salvation is come to their Houses, as the Scripture speaks;
but yet they are but as probationers in this life, and upon the fulfilling those duties they engaged to in Baptism, living a holy life, according to their vow then made, they shall in Gods good time be fully instated in the fruition of eternal Salvation.
but yet they Are but as probationers in this life, and upon the fulfilling those duties they engaged to in Baptism, living a holy life, according to their Voelli then made, they shall in God's good time be Fully instated in the fruition of Eternal Salvation.
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Search the Scriptures, and see what those duties are that Salvation is promised to, they are Repentance towards God, Faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ,
Search the Scriptures, and see what those duties Are that Salvation is promised to, they Are Repentance towards God, Faith towards our Lord jesus christ,
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If we believe in the Lord Jesus we shall be saved, else certainly damned, Mark 16.16. Christ is the Author of eternal Salvation to all that do obey him, Heb. 5.9. but such as obey not his Gospel, he will come one day in flaming fire to destroy them, 2 Thes. 1. Now in Baptism duly used (according to Christs institution thereof) all these things are to be found;
If we believe in the Lord jesus we shall be saved, Else Certainly damned, Mark 16.16. christ is the Author of Eternal Salvation to all that do obey him, Hebrew 5.9. but such as obey not his Gospel, he will come one day in flaming fire to destroy them, 2 Thebes 1. Now in Baptism duly used (according to Christ Institution thereof) all these things Are to be found;
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And what hath been discoursed concerning the great benefit of Baptism, may, 1. discover the sin and folly of such as do contemn and slight this Ordinance,
And what hath been discoursed Concerning the great benefit of Baptism, may, 1. discover the since and folly of such as do contemn and slight this Ordinance,
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and set up in his stead a false Christ, an Idol of their own invention, a Thing they call the Light within them; but they call the true Christ, in whom we be believe,
and Set up in his stead a false christ, an Idol of their own invention, a Thing they call the Light within them; but they call the true christ, in whom we be believe,
an Imaginary God, beyond the Stars, and a carnal Christ, whom they desire and testifie against by their light, &c. What a warning may this be to all, to take heed how they slight Baptism,
an Imaginary God, beyond the Stars, and a carnal christ, whom they desire and testify against by their Light, etc. What a warning may this be to all, to take heed how they slight Baptism,
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lest hereby in time they arrive at a total apostacy from Christianity! We read of the Pharisees and Lawyers, Luke 7.30. that they rejected the counsel of God against themselves, not being baptized of John: So these reject the counsel of God against their own Salvation, who cast off Christian Baptism:
lest hereby in time they arrive At a total apostasy from Christianity! We read of the Pharisees and Lawyers, Lycia 7.30. that they rejected the counsel of God against themselves, not being baptised of John: So these reject the counsel of God against their own Salvation, who cast off Christian Baptism:
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What can this be interpretatively, but a plain renouncing their Christianity, when they renounce that Rite which Christ appointed to make us Christians by!
What can this be interpretatively, but a plain renouncing their Christianity, when they renounce that Rite which christ appointed to make us Christians by!
as those that deride Baptism (a like Figure thereunto) can escape eternal Perdition: How plainly is this Anti-christian, to cast off that that is the badg of Christianity!
as those that deride Baptism (a like Figure thereunto) can escape Eternal Perdition: How plainly is this Antichristian, to cast off that that is the badge of Christianity!
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that rest only in the external Rite and Ceremony, in being Baptized with Water, but consider not the spiritual Mystery, and true proper Design thereof.
that rest only in the external Rite and Ceremony, in being Baptised with Water, but Consider not the spiritual Mystery, and true proper Design thereof.
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but in the mean time are greatly ignorant of, and negligent in, the spiritual part thereof, the solemn undertaking of the profession of Christianity therein, and owning Christ aright;
but in the mean time Are greatly ignorant of, and negligent in, the spiritual part thereof, the solemn undertaking of the profession of Christianity therein, and owning christ aright;
This is a very great sin, and frustrates the benefits of Baptism, for the Text saith, It's not the external part, the washing away the filth of the body by Water,
This is a very great since, and frustrates the benefits of Baptism, for the Text Says, It's not the external part, the washing away the filth of the body by Water,
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We may say to such, of their Baptism, as the Apostle did of Circumcision, 1 Cor. 7.14. Circumcision availeth nothing, nor uncircumcision, but the keeping the Commandments of God:
We may say to such, of their Baptism, as the Apostle did of Circumcision, 1 Cor. 7.14. Circumcision availeth nothing, nor uncircumcision, but the keeping the commandments of God:
unless you live up to that ingagement you made in Baptism. III. To incite us to such an holy use and improvement of our Baptism, that we may attain these great benefits by the same, that our Baptism may save us. In order whereunto,
unless you live up to that engagement you made in Baptism. III. To incite us to such an holy use and improvement of our Baptism, that we may attain these great benefits by the same, that our Baptism may save us. In order whereunto,
1. Reflect upon our Baptism, and consider the spiritual nature and design thereof: It was not a naked Ceremony, the sprinkling of a little water on our faces,
1. Reflect upon our Baptism, and Consider the spiritual nature and Design thereof: It was not a naked Ceremony, the sprinkling of a little water on our faces,
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and of Jesus Christ that redeemed us, to ingage us in the profession of Christianity, to own Jesus Christ for our Lord and Saviour, King, Priest, and Prophet;
and of jesus christ that redeemed us, to engage us in the profession of Christianity, to own jesus christ for our Lord and Saviour, King, Priest, and Prophet;
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nor give our personal consent to al this (only passively to receive the external Rite & Ceremony whereby this was signified) and it was not our own act,
nor give our personal consent to all this (only passively to receive the external Rite & Ceremony whereby this was signified) and it was not our own act,
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but the charity of our pious Friends to dedicate us to the Lord, and enter into this Ingagement in our names and behalf; (as when Children are in their non-age, their Friends and Guardians claim the priviledges belonging to them, in their right,
but the charity of our pious Friends to dedicate us to the Lord, and enter into this Engagement in our names and behalf; (as when Children Are in their nonage, their Friends and Guardians claim the privileges belonging to them, in their right,
And indeed this, as it would agree well with the antient custom of confirmation, so it would give a sufficient right to claim communion with the Church in the Lord's Supper, and other Christian Priviledges;
And indeed this, as it would agree well with the ancient custom of confirmation, so it would give a sufficient right to claim communion with the Church in the Lord's Supper, and other Christian Privileges;
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Let them remember, that if they do it not, they will be found guilty of notorious perfidiousness for their neglect of that great trust committed to them solemnly, in the presence of God and his People, at the administration of that sacred Ordinance. ]
Let them Remember, that if they do it not, they will be found guilty of notorious perfidiousness for their neglect of that great trust committed to them solemnly, in the presence of God and his People, At the administration of that sacred Ordinance. ]
walk up to the holy Commands of Christ in the Gospel, in purity, righteousness, charity, self-denyal, humility, heavenly-mindedness, &c. that so you may have the answer of a good Conscience towards God, a witness within you, that you walk up to that engagement you made,
walk up to the holy Commands of christ in the Gospel, in purity, righteousness, charity, self-denial, humility, Heavenly-mindedness, etc. that so you may have the answer of a good Conscience towards God, a witness within you, that you walk up to that engagement you made,
In order whereunto, make use of all Gospel-helps and Ordinances conducing thereunto, and implore the continual assistance and grace of the holy Spirit, which Jesus Christ,
In order whereunto, make use of all Gospel-helps and Ordinances conducing thereunto, and implore the continual assistance and grace of the holy Spirit, which jesus christ,
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And then you will find that Baptism will save you, even as Noah and his Family were saved from perishing in the Deluge, that drowned the old World, by means of the Waters bearing up the Ark:
And then you will find that Baptism will save you, even as Noah and his Family were saved from perishing in the Deluge, that drowned the old World, by means of the Waters bearing up the Ark:
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What mean you by this Service? That ye shall say, It is the Sacrifice of the Lord's Passeover, who passed over the Houses of the Children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our Houses:
What mean you by this Service? That you shall say, It is the Sacrifice of the Lord's Passover, who passed over the Houses of the Children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the egyptians, and Delivered our Houses:
THis Chapter contains an historical Narration of two great and wonderful deliverances of the People of Israel; one from the plague of the destroying Angel, who smote the first-born of the Egyptians with death, both Man and Beast;
THis Chapter contains an historical Narration of two great and wondered Deliverances of the People of Israel; one from the plague of the destroying Angel, who smote the firstborn of the egyptians with death, both Man and Beast;
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We have also related in this Chapter the first institution of the Passeover, (one of the most solemn Ordinances among the Jews, to be observed by them in all their generations) in remembrance of that great mercy of the destroying Angel, his passing over their Houses.
We have also related in this Chapter the First Institution of the Passover, (one of the most solemn Ordinances among the jews, to be observed by them in all their generations) in remembrance of that great mercy of the destroying Angel, his passing over their Houses.
but might understand what they signified. All our Religious Services, if pleasing to God, must be reasonable, Rom. 12.1. We must not offer to God the sacrifice of Fools, not understanding what we do, that is evil.
but might understand what they signified. All our Religious Services, if pleasing to God, must be reasonable, Rom. 12.1. We must not offer to God the sacrifice of Fools, not understanding what we do, that is evil.
Therefore saith the Text, When your Children shall say unto you hereafter, What mean you by this Service? you shall say, It is the Sacrifice of the Lord's Passeover, &c.
Therefore Says the Text, When your Children shall say unto you hereafter, What mean you by this Service? you shall say, It is the Sacrifice of the Lord's Passover, etc.
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if you consider what the Apostle saith, 1 Cor. 10.11. All these things hapned to them for ensamples, (or types) and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the World are come. For,
if you Consider what the Apostle Says, 1 Cor. 10.11. All these things happened to them for ensamples, (or types) and they Are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the World Are come. For,
(1.) We Christians (together with the Jews) do, through the great mercy of God, partake of a far greater deliverance from the tyranny and slavery of Sin and Satan, the spiritual Pharaoh, that we were born under by nature,
(1.) We Christians (together with the jews) doe, through the great mercy of God, partake of a Far greater deliverance from the tyranny and slavery of since and Satan, the spiritual Pharaoh, that we were born under by nature,
as the Jews were born slaves in Egypt; and also from the destroying Angel, him that had the power of Death, the Devil, Heb. 2.14, 15. and that fear of death, through which, all our life-time, we were subject to bondage, (of which the former deliverances vouchsafed to the Israelites were but types and shadows) we Christians, I say, injoy these deliverances by Jesus Christ,
as the jews were born slaves in Egypt; and also from the destroying Angel, him that had the power of Death, the devil, Hebrew 2.14, 15. and that Fear of death, through which, all our lifetime, we were Subject to bondage, (of which the former Deliverances vouchsafed to the Israelites were but types and shadows) we Christians, I say, enjoy these Deliverances by jesus christ,
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(2.) We have also a solemn Ordinance, or religious Rite, appointed by Jesus Christ, in remembrance of our deliverance and redemption from those miseries, the Lord's Supper, which we are now to celebrate,
(2.) We have also a solemn Ordinance, or religious Rite, appointed by jesus christ, in remembrance of our deliverance and redemption from those misery's, the Lord's Supper, which we Are now to celebrate,
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an Ordinance which came in the place of the Passeover, instituted immediately after the last Passeover that ever our Lord kept, (as you may see in the Gospel) and by him ordained to succeed in the stead thereof,
an Ordinance which Come in the place of the Passover, instituted immediately After the last Passover that ever our Lord kept, (as you may see in the Gospel) and by him ordained to succeed in the stead thereof,
[ That it is the will of God, that the meaning of this Service of the Lord's Supper, which we are now to celebrate, should be clearly explained to Christians in all Generations. ]
[ That it is the will of God, that the meaning of this Service of the Lord's Supper, which we Are now to celebrate, should be clearly explained to Christians in all Generations. ]
how he obtained Pardon, Life, and Salvation thereby, for all that shall believe in him, that is, own him for the Messias, the Son of God, and Saviour of the World;
how he obtained Pardon, Life, and Salvation thereby, for all that shall believe in him, that is, own him for the Messias, the Son of God, and Saviour of the World;
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But then it must not be a bare notional remembrance, as a man remembers the story of some cruel Tragedy he hath read or heard of, which nothing concerns him;
But then it must not be a bore notional remembrance, as a man remembers the story of Some cruel Tragedy he hath read or herd of, which nothing concerns him;
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so the Apostle shews us, 1 Cor. 10.16. The Cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the Blood of Christ? and the Bread that we break, is it not the Communion of the Body of Christ? That is, it is so certainly;
so the Apostle shows us, 1 Cor. 10.16. The Cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the Blood of christ? and the Bred that we break, is it not the Communion of the Body of christ? That is, it is so Certainly;
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and (as it were) saith, Here poor perishing sinner, here's Bread of Life for thee, a crucifyed dying Saviour with all his benefits, only acknowledge thine iniquity, accept him thankfully,
and (as it were) Says, Here poor perishing sinner, here's Bred of Life for thee, a Crucified dying Saviour with all his benefits, only acknowledge thine iniquity, accept him thankfully,
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I shall answer, It is the Communion of Christs Body and Blood. III. It is a solemn ratification and sealing of the New-Covenant betwixt God and sinners.
I shall answer, It is the Communion of Christ Body and Blood. III. It is a solemn ratification and sealing of the New-covenant betwixt God and Sinners.
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Circumcision is called the Covenant, that is, a Sign and Seal of it; and it was the usual custom amongst the Eastern Nations, to confirm their Covenants thus;
Circumcision is called the Covenant, that is, a Signen and Seal of it; and it was the usual custom among the Eastern nations, to confirm their Covenants thus;
So that this Sacrament is as apt and fit a way and means to confirm a Covenant, (according to the custom of former times especially) as sealing with Wax now is.
So that this Sacrament is as apt and fit a Way and means to confirm a Covenant, (according to the custom of former times especially) as sealing with Wax now is.
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Now the sum of this Covenant is, That God will, for Christs-sake, be reconciled to us, pardon our sins, accept us into his special favour, give us Salvation, &c. And we will be an holy People unto him, renouncing all our former sins, we will love him and serve him all our dayes;
Now the sum of this Covenant is, That God will, for Christ's sake, be reconciled to us, pardon our Sins, accept us into his special favour, give us Salvation, etc. And we will be an holy People unto him, renouncing all our former Sins, we will love him and serve him all our days;
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This Covenant indeed is first contracted in our Baptism, when we first undertake the profession of Christianity, wherein upon our ingagement to turn to God by repentance, to believe in Christ,
This Covenant indeed is First contracted in our Baptism, when we First undertake the profession of Christianity, wherein upon our engagement to turn to God by Repentance, to believe in christ,
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and to obey his Gospel, (which are the duties Baptism obliges us to) we are accepted into Gods favour, washed from our sins by Christs Blood, brought into a new Relation to God,
and to obey his Gospel, (which Are the duties Baptism obliges us to) we Are accepted into God's favour, washed from our Sins by Christ Blood, brought into a new Relation to God,
Hence are those Blessings in Scripture attributed to Baptism, of Remission, Regeneration, Salvation, &c. Not that the outward Ceremony alone can conser them on us,
Hence Are those Blessings in Scripture attributed to Baptism, of Remission, Regeneration, Salvation, etc. Not that the outward Ceremony alone can Conserve them on us,
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and we are not stedfast in Gods Covenant, therefore God hath mercifully appointed this Ordinance for the renewing of the same, wherein, upon our unfeigned repentance for former sins,
and we Are not steadfast in God's Covenant, Therefore God hath mercifully appointed this Ordinance for the renewing of the same, wherein, upon our unfeigned Repentance for former Sins,
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so that if any ask, What means this Service? I answer, It is a solemn ratification and sealing of the New-Covenant betwixt God and Sinners, through the Blood of Christ, which is done by eating and drinking the Body and Blood of Christ, sacrificed on the Cross for us.
so that if any ask, What means this Service? I answer, It is a solemn ratification and sealing of the New-covenant betwixt God and Sinners, through the Blood of christ, which is done by eating and drinking the Body and Blood of christ, sacrificed on the Cross for us.
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our near union with him, that he dwells in us, and we in him, and are become one with him, 1 Cor. 12.12, As the Bread and Wine is incorporated into the Body,
our near Union with him, that he dwells in us, and we in him, and Are become one with him, 1 Cor. 12.12, As the Bred and Wine is incorporated into the Body,
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The nature of the Ordinance holds forth all this, and the Analogy of it to other Sacraments among the Jews, which were solemn professions of their owning God, badges of their Relation to him,
The nature of the Ordinance holds forth all this, and the Analogy of it to other Sacraments among the jews, which were solemn professions of their owning God, badges of their Relation to him,
V. It is the Christian Eucharist, or Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving they offer up to God, solemnly acknowledging his great Mercy in the redemption of the World by Jesus Christ,
V. It is the Christian Eucharist, or Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving they offer up to God, solemnly acknowledging his great Mercy in the redemption of the World by jesus christ,
This is the common name the Antients give to this Ordinance, they call it the Eucharist; and thence (as some conceive) the Apostle, 1 Cor. 10. calls the Cup in the Sacrament, the Cup of Blessing, because Christians take that Cup of Salvation,
This is the Common name the Ancients give to this Ordinance, they call it the Eucharist; and thence (as Some conceive) the Apostle, 1 Cor. 10. calls the Cup in the Sacrament, the Cup of Blessing, Because Christians take that Cup of Salvation,
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Besides, therein Christians offer up to God most solemn Prayers, (as well as Praises) even most effectual Prayers for themselves and the whole Church, by vertue of the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ there presented unto God;
Beside, therein Christians offer up to God most solemn Prayers, (as well as Praises) even most effectual Prayers for themselves and the Whole Church, by virtue of the Sacrifice of jesus christ there presented unto God;
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And as Jesus Christ, our High-Priest, after he had offered up himself a Sacrifice for our sins, went up into the most holy places into Heaven, there to present that Sacrifice he offered on the Cross, to his Father, and to make intercession:
And as jesus christ, our High-Priest, After he had offered up himself a Sacrifice for our Sins, went up into the most holy places into Heaven, there to present that Sacrifice he offered on the Cross, to his Father, and to make Intercession:
So we Christians (who also are through Christ an holy Priesthood, as the Apostle Peter speaketh) do also offer up this Sacrifice of Christ spiritually unto God in this Sacrament,
So we Christians (who also Are through christ an holy Priesthood, as the Apostle Peter speaks) do also offer up this Sacrifice of christ spiritually unto God in this Sacrament,
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as a most powerful motive for the obtaining all blessings from God. It is the Christian Eucharist, or solemn Offertory of Prayers and Prayses unto God. VI.
as a most powerful motive for the obtaining all blessings from God. It is the Christian Eucharist, or solemn Offertory of Prayers and Praises unto God. VI.
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Here's Pardon, Peace, Grace, and Glory, rich Dishes set before us, and God comes and bids us, Eat, O Friends, and drink, yea, drink abundantly, Cant. 5.1.
Here's Pardon, Peace, Grace, and Glory, rich Dishes Set before us, and God comes and bids us, Eat, Oh Friends, and drink, yea, drink abundantly, Cant 5.1.
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That this is one principal end of this Ordinance, appears from the Names frequently given to it in Scripture, it's called, The Table of the Lord, The Lord's Supper, Breaking of Bread, &c. Here is Bread and Wine set before us to feed on;
That this is one principal end of this Ordinance, appears from the Names frequently given to it in Scripture, it's called, The Table of the Lord, The Lord's Supper, Breaking of Bred, etc. Here is Bred and Wine Set before us to feed on;
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but under these Figures are presented to us heavenly dainties, the Bread of Life that came down from Heaven, &c. Here then is another thing this Ordinance designs:
but under these Figures Are presented to us heavenly dainties, the Bred of Life that Come down from Heaven, etc. Here then is Another thing this Ordinance designs:
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as a low and beggerly thing, too mean and vile to be owned by them, that (in their own conceits) have arrived to the top of Perfection and Spirituality, to scoff at the celebration of it,
as a low and beggarly thing, too mean and vile to be owned by them, that (in their own conceits) have arrived to the top of Perfection and Spirituality, to scoff At the celebration of it,
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that did forbear to keep and observe it, in the appointed time thereof, (no just impediment hindering the same) what may they expect, that not only forbear to observe this Gospel-Ordinance of the Lord's Supper,
that did forbear to keep and observe it, in the appointed time thereof, (no just impediment hindering the same) what may they expect, that not only forbear to observe this Gospel-Ordinance of the Lord's Supper,
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but yet we see such spiritual Plagues inflicted on some of them, as are far more dreadful, in that some that have contemned these Ordinances, have been at length seduced by Satan to contemn Christ himself, calling him a Carnal Christ,
but yet we see such spiritual Plagues inflicted on Some of them, as Are Far more dreadful, in that Some that have contemned these Ordinances, have been At length seduced by Satan to contemn christ himself, calling him a Carnal christ,
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for though you have been often invited to come to the Supper, (all things being ready on God's part) yet you have made excuses a long time, and neglect to come.
for though you have been often invited to come to the Supper, (all things being ready on God's part) yet you have made excuses a long time, and neglect to come.
I would speak a word or two to such, to awaken their Consciences, and not to insist on this, That they live in the willful neglect of an evident and plain command of Jesus Christ, who hath expresly charged Christians, Do this in remembrance of me;
I would speak a word or two to such, to awaken their Consciences, and not to insist on this, That they live in the wilful neglect of an evident and plain command of jesus christ, who hath expressly charged Christians, Do this in remembrance of me;
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Now how can this consist with Christianity, when as Christ himself hath told us, They are his Friends and Disciples onely that do what-ever he commands them.
Now how can this consist with Christianity, when as christ himself hath told us, They Are his Friends and Disciples only that do whatever he commands them.
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God doth, as it were, say, Here poor sinners, I give you my Christ, with all the benefits of his Death, &c. But you, by refusing to partake of this Ordinance, do,
God does, as it were, say, Here poor Sinners, I give you my christ, with all the benefits of his Death, etc. But you, by refusing to partake of this Ordinance, do,
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you will not be Subjects to God, nor the Servants of Jesus Christ, &c. You cannot plead, you contradict this Covenant in Baptism, (seeing it was the charity of your pious Friends to offer you to God therein, you were then meerly passive) if you refuse to own this Covenant,
you will not be Subject's to God, nor the Servants of jesus christ, etc. You cannot plead, you contradict this Covenant in Baptism, (seeing it was the charity of your pious Friends to offer you to God therein, you were then merely passive) if you refuse to own this Covenant,
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and testifie your Faith and Hope in him, that is, become Christians; (for observe it, it is the performance of these things, that would render you fit and worthy Communicants).
and testify your Faith and Hope in him, that is, become Christians; (for observe it, it is the performance of these things, that would render you fit and worthy Communicants).
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II. From what hath been said, may be administred a word of Instruction or Direction to you, that intend this day to communicate in this Holy Ordinance,
II From what hath been said, may be administered a word of Instruction or Direction to you, that intend this day to communicate in this Holy Ordinance,
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and perform this with the deepest sense of your wretched and miserable estate by Nature, that you are able, with the most heart-ravishing thoughts of the love of God, and of Jesus Christ;
and perform this with the Deepest sense of your wretched and miserable estate by Nature, that you Are able, with the most heart-ravishing thoughts of the love of God, and of jesus christ;
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(6.) And come to Feast and make merry before the Lord at his Table, in token of Reconciliation and Peace betwixt God and your Souls, by vertue of the Blood of Christ shed for you.
(6.) And come to Feast and make merry before the Lord At his Table, in token of Reconciliation and Peace betwixt God and your Souls, by virtue of the Blood of christ shed for you.
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