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it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n the_o bread_n which_o we_o break_v be_v it_o not_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n because_o we_o many_o be_v one_o bread_n one_o body_n for_o all_o participate_v of_o one_o bread_n here_o we_o see_v this_o table_n or_o supâ—…_n of_o the_o lord_n a_o livelie_a and_o most_o comfortable_a sâ—…mbole_n of_o our_o communion_n with_o christ_n as_o also_o each_o with_o other_o in_o christ_n excellent_o show_v unto_o we_o the_o mean_n &_o maver_z of_o our_o redemption_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o unto_o thankfulness_n to_o rejoice_v in_o our_o god_n &_o praise_v his_o name_n therefore_o to_o the_o general_a strengthen_n of_o all_o our_o faith_n and_o to_o the_o mutual_a bind_v we_o together_o in_o all_o holy_a duty_n and_o love_n etc._n etc._n here_o we_o see_v the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o be_v public_a free_a open_a &_o alike_o common_a to_o all_o saint_n each_o one_o have_v a_o like_a interest_n necessity_n use_n comfort_v thereof_o the_o least_o as_o well_o &_o much_o as_o the_o great_a christ_n have_v alike_o die_v &_o pay_v one_o and_o the_o same_o ransom_n for_o they_o all_o that_o they_o all_o may_v have_v a_o like_a interest_n in_o he_o feed_v and_o feast_v through_o one_o and_o the_o same_o spirit_n faith_n hope_n joy_n in_o he_o which_o interest_n power_n joy_n etc._n etc._n no_o moâ—…tall_a man_n not_o the_o whole_a church_n much_o less_o any_o member_n thereof_o no_o nor_o hell_n gate_n be_v able_a to_o pluck_v from_o the_o least_o member_n of_o christ_n while_o he_o remain_v and_o abide_v in_o the_o body_n a_o most_o unnatural_a part_n be_v it_o in_o the_o mother_n to_o pluck_v away_o the_o breast_n from_o the_o child_n whereby_o it_o shall_v be_v nourish_v but_o though_o y_z e_o mother_n may_v do_v this_o &_o murder_v she_o own_o child_n without_o blame_n yet_o the_o whole_a church_n can_v drive_v away_o or_o keep_v out_o the_o least_o of_o these_o member_n from_o any_o public_a action_n of_o the_o church_n much_o lesâ—…e_o separate_v they_o from_o this_o heavenly_a comfort_n free_a public_a communion_n while_o they_o remain_v member_n of_o christ_n &_o be_v not_o cut_v off_o from_o his_o body_n further_o see_v this_o table_n be_v call_v the_o communion_n of_o the_o body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n as_o also_o the_o communion_n of_o the_o whole_a church_n who_o can_v keep_v back_o any_o such_o member_n as_o still_o remain_v in_o the_o body_n of_o christ_n in_o his_o church_n without_o deprive_v he_o of_o this_o communion_n of_o christ_n &_o of_o the_o church_n and_o so_o of_o life_n for_o except_o they_o â—…ate_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n and_o drink_v his_o blood_n they_o can_v have_v no_o life_n in_o they_o but_o these_o man_n keep_v they_o from_o the_o body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n from_o the_o communion_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o the_o church_n therefore_o also_o from_o life_n it_o self_n and_o so_o in_o seem_v to_o correct_v he_o light_o they_o kill_v he_o out_o right_o for_o more_o than_o this_o can_v they_o not_o do_v by_o this_o orderly_a excommunication_n which_o they_o hold_v so_o rigoious_a such_o as_o shall_v cavil_v at_o these_o word_n except_o you_o shall_v eat_v the_o flesh_n of_o the_o son_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n saijng_n that_o i_o popish_o abuse_v the_o place_n let_v they_o cavil_v though_o i_o acknowledge_v that_o many_o thousand_o that_o never_o attain_v y_o e_o symbol_n of_o the_o supper_n yet_o do_v feed_v of_o that_o body_n &_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o faith_n unto_o eternal_a life_n yet_o this_o i_o say_v that_o such_o as_o by_o censure_n be_v put_v back_o from_o the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v cut_v from_o the_o communion_n of_o christ_n &_o of_o his_o church_n and_o so_o from_o life_n for_o if_o he_o have_v not_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o his_o church_n he_o can_v have_v no_o life_n he_o can_v be_v both_o thus_o sâ—…perate_a from_o their_o communion_n and_o have_v it_o together_o they_o that_o pluck_v away_o the_o seal_n cancel_v the_o deed_n but_o they_o pluck_v away_o the_o seal_n of_o the_o covenant_n in_o that_o for_o his_o sin_n they_o debar_v he_o from_o this_o comfortable_a communion_n which_o be_v yet_o more_o than_o the_o seal_n in_o that_o it_o bring_v such_o present_a effect_n and_o comfort_n therefore_o they_o as_o far_o as_o man_n can_v do_v cut_v he_o from_o christ_n &_o his_o covenant_n by_o this_o their_o idol_n suspension_n now_o then_o have_v thus_o shut_v he_o out_o of_o their_o communion_n how_o shall_v they_o hold_v he_o in_o ythave_v thus_o cut_v he_o off_o from_o christ_n and_o the_o band_n that_o shall_v bind_v he_o to_o christ_n &_o to_o the_o saint_n how_o can_v they_o hold_v he_o a_o
the_o filthy_a do_v filthilie_o yet_o and_o let_v the_o just_a do_v justice_n yet_o and_o let_v the_o holy_a be_v sanctify_v yet_o behold_v i_o come_v short_o and_o my_o reward_n with_o i_o to_o render_v unto_o every_o one_o according_a as_o his_o work_n be_v apoc._n 22._o 11._o 12._o see_v we_o have_v receive_v a_o most_o sure_a word_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o 105._o god_n it_o behove_v we_o to_o geve_v heed_n thereunto_o as_o unto_o a_o light_n that_o shine_v in_o dark_a place_n while_o we_o travel_v in_o the_o dangerous_a wilderness_n of_o this_o world_n in_o which_o word_n the_o whole_a wisdom_n and_o conncell_n of_o god_n for_o our_o direction_n and_o instruction_n in_o all_o thing_n be_v full_o reveal_v unto_o us._n so_o that_o now_o we_o be_v not_o to_o say_v in_o etc._n our_o heart_n who_o shall_v go_v up_o for_o we_o to_o heaven_n and_o bring_v it_o we_o or_o who_o shall_v go_v over_o the_o sea_n &_o bring_v it_o we_o &_o cause_v we_o to_o hear_v it_o that_o we_o may_v obey_v it_o for_o lo_o it_o be_v near_o we_o even_o in_o our_o mouth_n &_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n for_o to_o do_v it_o the_o sound_n of_o the_o gospel_n have_v be_v long_o since_o carry_v forth_o through_o all_o the_o region_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n so_o that_o no_o nation_n â—…halbe_n excuse_v which_o will_v not_o serve_v 12._o &_o obey_v unto_o the_o gospel_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n which_o be_v proclaim_v with_o his_o own_o bless_a mouth_n seal_v with_o his_o own_o heart_n blood_n write_v with_o the_o pen_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n deliver_v &_o incommend_v 4._o by_o his_o holy_a apostle_n &_o prophet_n unto_o we_o &_o all_o posterity_n 25._o as_o his_o last_o will_n &_o testament_n whereunto_o nothing_o may_v be_v add_v 18._o nothing_o diminish_v aâ—…tered_v or_o change_v violate_v or_o wilful_o neglect_v according_a to_o fleshly_a wisdom_n or_o worldly_a policy_n without_o 32._o most_o heinous_a transgression_n sacrilege_n and_o impiety_n for_o as_o all_o degree_n of_o man_n without_o respect_n or_o exception_n of_o any_o person_n be_v 8_o bind_v unto_o the_o same_o as_o unto_o the_o sceptre_n of_o our_o sovereign_a lord_n 19_o jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v king_n over_o all_o bless_v for_o ever_o amen_n so_o shall_v all_o man_n in_o particular_a be_v judge_v by_o the_o same_o of_o all_o thing_n do_v in_o 26._o this_o mortal_a life_n neither_o have_v any_o angel_n in_o heaven_n any_o mortal_a man_n no_o nor_o the_o whole_a church_n power_n or_o prerogative_n to_o alter_v or_o neglect_v the_o least_o jot_n or_o title_n thereof_o but_o god_n have_v especial_o commit_v these_o holy_a oracle_n to_o the_o carefâ—…l_a custody_n of_o the_o church_n there_o to_o be_v inviolable_o preserve_v as_o in_o etc._n the_o side_n of_o the_o ark_n pure_o teach_v expound_v &_o deliver_v without_o 28_o corrupt_v mix_v hide_v obscure_a pervert_v wrest_v there_o to_o be_v precise_o observe_v with_o all_o reverence_n and_o fear_n without_o 3._o any_o willing_a or_o know_v transgression_n or_o swerve_v either_o to_o the_o right_a 13._o hand_n or_o to_o the_o left_a of_o the_o whole_a church_n or_o any_o member_n thereof_o and_o hereunto_o be_v the_o whole_a church_n and_o every_o particular_a member_n 12_o thereof_o both_o joint_o and_o several_o bind_v both_o because_o they_o have_v 4._o all_o of_o they_o interest_n in_o the_o tree_n and_o river_n of_o life_n all_o be_v bind_v to_o the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o faith_n which_o be_v give_v &_o be_v common_a to_o all_o saint_n and_o because_o they_o be_v all_o of_o they_o the_o member_n of_o christ_n and_o together_o his_o body_n &_o each_o other_o member_n in_o he_o therefore_o be_v they_o so_o often_o by_o the_o apostle_n charge_v &_o stir_v up_o to_o exhort_v edify_v and_o admoniâ—…h_v one_o a_o other_o to_o stand_v upon_o the_o watch-towre_n of_o their_o faith_n 1._o to_o scout_n and_o observe_v they_o diligent_o which_o cause_n division_n &_o offence_n contrary_a to_o the_o doctrine_n which_o they_o have_v learn_v to_o try_v the_o 5._o spirit_n to_o examine_v the_o doctrine_n whether_o any_o man_n teach_v otherwise_o &_o consent_v not_o unto_o the_o wholesome_a word_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n &_o to_o the_o doctrine_n which_o be_v according_a to_o godliness_n 2_o many_o weighty_a and_o grave_a reason_n be_v add_v to_o induce_v they_o to_o be_v the_o more_o vigilant_a 16._o &_o 〈◊〉_d the_o doctrine_n be_v liken_v to_o the_o light_n of_o the_o eye_n to_o the_o 23._o food_n yea_o to_o the_o life_n of_o the_o foul_a as_o also_o error_n &_o corruption_n resemble_v to_o daâ—…knes_n leaven_n poison_n etc._n etc._n moreover_o such_o teacher_n to_o false_a and_o deceitful_a workman_n blind_a &_o unfaithful_a guide_n to_o grievous_a &_o raven_a wolf_n to_o thief_n &_o murderer_n etc._n etc._n what_o counterfeit_a title_n &_o etc._n â—…heepes_n clothing_n soever_o they_o take_v and_o get_v into_o they_o yet_o the_o holy_a 10._o ghost_n speak_v evident_o &_o every_o where_o warn_v that_o these_o builder_n shall_v destroy_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n who_o house_n and_o workâ—…_n we_o 27._o be_v etc._n etc._n these_o guide_n shall_v seduce_v &_o mislead_v we_o in_o the_o way_n of_o death_n &_o destruction_n these_o thief_n and_o wolf_n shall_v spoil_v &_o murder_v us._n now_o by_o how_o much_o these_o good_n be_v spiritual_a this_o death_n of_o the_o soul_n by_o so_o much_o be_v they_o more_o careful_o to_o be_v avoid_v shun_v eschew_v therefore_o our_o saviour_n christ_n &_o his_o apostle_n as_o they_o be_v most_o vigilant_a &_o faithful_a minister_n &_o do_v both_o prevent_v and_o foresee_v diverse_a danger_n &_o great_a evil_n to_o come_v so_o give_v they_o very_o earnest_a and_o often_o 21._o warning_n hereof_o unto_o the_o disciple_n unto_o the_o church_n command_v the_o porter_n yea_o every_o servant_n of_o the_o house_n to_o watch_v to_o beware_v &_o to_o take_v heed_n show_v they_o that_o many_o false_a christ_n shall_v arise_v &_o many_o false_a prophet_n show_v great_a sign_n &_o wonder_n whereby_o to_o deceive_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a the_o very_a elect_a he_o fore_o tell_v they_o of_o antichristes_n original_n increase_n &_o exaltation_n how_o he_o shall_v be_v have_v himself_o what_o havoc_n he_o shall_v keâ—…p_v in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n as_o also_o of_o the_o general_a defection_n &_o even_o of_o the_o very_a beginning_n thereof_o how_o 29._o immediate_o after_o the_o tribulation_n of_o those_o day_n namely_o the_o destruction_n &_o desosation_n of_o the_o earthly_a &_o material_a 〈◊〉_d the_o sun_n shall_v be_v darken_v the_o moon_n shall_v not_o give_v her_o light_n the_o star_n shall_v fall_v from_o heaven_n &_o the_o power_n of_o heaven_n shall_v be_v shake_v and_o thâ—…_n beauâ—…ie_v thereof_o wrap_v up_o as_o a_o scroll_n that_o the_o whole_a world_n shall_v be_v drown_v in_o sensuality_n and_o security_n as_o in_o the_o day_n of_o noah_n because_o iniquity_n be_v increase_v &_o faith_n scarce_o find_v upon_o the_o earth_n at_o his_o come_n so_o that_o if_o those_o day_n shall_v not_o be_v shorten_v there_o shall_v no_o flesh_n be_v save_v yâ—…t_o that_o all_o these_o thing_n must_v &_o shall_v undoubted_o come_v to_o pass_v he_o show_v it_o by_o the_o near_a thing_n namely_o the_o destruction_n of_o jerusalem_n the_o temple_n there_o &c._n &c._n as_o also_o confirm_v it_o by_o the_o truth_n &_o steadfastness_n of_o his_o word_n show_v how_o the_o heaven_n &_o earth_n shall_v pass_v away_o but_o his_o word_n shall_v not_o pass_v away_o neither_o shall_v this_o generation_n pass_v until_o all_o these_o thing_n be_v fulfil_v of_o these_o thing_n the_o prophet_n speak_v before_o though_o more_o dark_o &_o as_o a_o far_o off_o &_o by_o diverse_a type_n as_o isa._n 14._o 13._o 14._o naâ—…um_n 3._o 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o daâ—…_n 9_o 27_o â—…lso_o isa._n 13._o 10._o &_o â—…4_n 4._o ezek._n 32._o 7._o joel_n 2._o 31._o &_o 3_o 14._o 15._o but_o the_o apostle_n give_v much_o more_o evident_a &_o plain_a warning_n of_o these_o thing_n chief_o they_o that_o live_v long_a and_o come_v near_a to_o these_o time_n as_o the_o apostle_n paul_n to_o the_o elder_n of_o ephes_n '_o act._n 20._o 29._o 30._o 31._o &_o in_o all_o his_o epistle_n pleâ—…tifully_o the_o apostle_n peter_n in_o his_o 2._o epistle_n 2._o &_o 3_o chapt._n the_o apostle_n jude_n &_o john_n in_o all_o his_o epistle_n but_o especial_o in_o that_o heavenly_a book_n of_o the_o revelation_n wherein_o he_o most_o lively_a describe_v these_o thing_n even_o from_o the_o original_n in_o several_a vision_n according_a to_o the_o chapter_n several_a time_n y_o it_o shall_v ensue_v wherein_o he_o show_v the_o happy_a estate_n of_o the_o church_n while_o god_n glorious_a throne_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n
word_n have_v arisen_a among_o they_o without_o end_n or_o edify_n therefore_o let_v we_o for_o the_o apease_n and_o assurance_n of_o our_o conscience_n give_v heed_n to_o the_o word_n of_o god_n and_o by_o that_o golden_a reed_n measure_v our_o temple_n our_o â—…_n altar_n &_o our_o worshipper_n even_o by_o these_o rule_n whereby_o the_o apostle_n â—…hose_v excellent_a perfect_a workman_n plant_v &_o build_v the_o first_o church_n compare_v the_o synagogue_n of_o this_o land_n unto_o they_o in_o the_o people_n the_o ministry_n administration_n order_n government_n etc._n etc._n this_o way_n can_v deceauâ—…_n we_o for_o neitâ—…er_n can_v the_o simple_a err_v therein_o neither_o any_o polâ—…uted_v â—…_n how_o subtle_a and_o cunning_a soever_o pass_v by_o it_o unespied_a unreâ—…rooved_v for_o as_o there_o be_v but_o one_o truth_n â—…o_v whatsoever_o be_v diverse_a more_o or_o less_o thâ—…n_a that_o truth_n be_v faulty_a and_o to_o be_v repent_v first_o therefore_o because_o every_o building_n consist_v of_o stone_n let_v we_o examine_v of_o what_o kind_n of_o stone_n this_o church_n of_o engâ—…and_n as_o they_o term_v it_o consist_v and_o be_v compact_v whether_o of_o such_o elect_a precious_a live_a stone_n which_o be_v gather_v unto_o and_o 5._o â—…uilt_v upon_o christ_n jesus_n and_o in_o he_o grow_v unto_o a_o holy_a and_o spiâ—…itual_a 2._o temple_n unto_o god_n etc._n etc._n or_o of_o common_a babilonish_n reproâ—…ate_a 7_o stone_n whereof_o the_o lord_n have_v swear_v that_o not_o one_o of_o they_o 8._o â—…halbe_n take_v for_o a_o corner_n or_o for_o a_o foundation_n in_o his_o house_n 7._o the_o material_a temple_n which_o be_v but_o a_o type_n of_o this_o we_o â—…eade_v to_o be_v build_v from_o the_o very_a foundation_n of_o choice_n costly_a perfect_a stone_n the_o beam_n &_o rafter_n of_o choice_n cedar_n algummin_n tree_n no_o common_a or_o chapâ—…er_n vile_a thing_n be_v use_v towards_o it_o neither_o may_v any_o profane_a &_o pollute_a enter_v into_o it_o but_o of_o the_o incomparable_a beauty_n &_o unutterable_a excellency_n of_o this_o spiritual_a temple_n under_o the_o holy_a ministry_n and_o 12._o happy_a perfect_a government_n of_o christ_n all_o the_o prophet_n have_v with_o great_a delight_n speak_v &_o fore_o tell_v and_o with_o extreme_a desire_n inquire_v &_o long_v to_o see_v the_o revelation_n of_o these_o joy_n &_o grace_n which_o they_o in_o the_o spirit_n foresee_v &_o foreshow_v unto_o we_o to_o who_o they_o shall_v be_v perform_v the_o prophet_n i_o saiah_o speak_v of_o the_o excellency_n thereof_o break_v forth_o into_o these_o word_n behold_v i_o will_v lay_v thy_o stone_n with_o the_o etc._n carbuncle_n &_o thy_o foundation_n with_o saphire_n &_o i_o will_v make_v thy_o window_n of_o esmeralde_n etc._n &_o thy_o gate_n of_o shine_a stone_n and_o all_o thy_o border_n of_o precious_a stone_n and_o thy_o child_n be_v teach_v of_o the_o lord_n &_o much_o peace_n be_v to_o thy_o child_n and_o in_o a_o other_o place_n speak_v of_o the_o excellent_a glory_n of_o this_o spiritual_a temple_n he_o 13._o use_v these_o word_n for_o brass_n i_o will_v bring_v gold_n for_o iron_n i_o will_v bring_v silver_n for_o wood_n brass_n for_o stone_n iron_n i_o will_v make_v also_o thy_o government_n of_o peace_n &_o thy_o exactor_n of_o righteousâ—…es_n etc._n etc._n thy_o people_n also_o be_v all_o righteous_a they_o shall_v possess_v the_o land_n for_o eveâ—…_n the_o graft_n of_o my_o plant_n be_v the_o work_n of_o my_o hand_n that_o i_o may_v be_v glorify_v and_o again_o for_o thorn_n there_o shall_v grow_v fir_n tree_n for_o nettle_n shall_v grow_v the_o myrrh_n tree_n &_o it_o be_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o a_o name_n &_o for_o a_o everlasting_a sign_n that_o shall_v not_o be_v take_v away_o all_o the_o plant_n of_o this_o orchaâ—…d_n be_v of_o the_o lord_n 6._o plant_v they_o shall_v all_o be_v incense_n &_o aloe_n tree_n pomegranate_n and_o fir_n etc._n tree_n which_o shall_v continual_o bring_v forth_o pleasant_a new_a &_o freâ—…h_a fruit_n 12._o because_o they_o grow_v by_o the_o side_n of_o the_o river_n of_o life_n be_v water_v with_o 1._o the_o dew_n of_o heaven_n and_o refresh_v with_o the_o wind_n of_o god_n spirit_n 24._o they_o come_v not_o nor_o grow_v not_o here_o until_o they_o be_v first_o cut_v off_o from_o 6_o their_o corrupt_a natural_a stock_n where_o they_o grow_v before_o &_o be_v ingraft_v into_o â—…he_n true_a olâ—…ue_a tree_n the_o true_a vine_n yea_o &_o be_v plant_v and_o ingraft_v that_o plant_n that_o branch_n that_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n be_v hew_v down_o be_v cut_v off_o &_o cast_v out_o etc._n etc._n into_o this_o mountain_n 21._o enter_v no_o venomous_a or_o harmful_a creature_n the_o cockatrice_n &_o asp_z the_o lion_z &_o leopard_n enter_v not_o and_o lodge_v not_o here_o until_o they_o have_v leave_v their_o poison_n their_o fierceness_n etc._n etc._n so_o that_o the_o suck_a child_n may_v plaâ—…_n upon_o the_o hole_n of_o the_o asp_n the_o wean_a child_n puâ—…_n his_o hand_n 25._o upon_o the_o hole_n of_o the_o cockatrice_n the_o lamb_n and_o the_o wolf_n dwell_v together_o the_o kid_n &_o the_o leopard_n â—…at_a straw_n together_o and_o a_o little_a child_n shall_v lead_v they_o there_o may_v none_o be_v admit_v into_o the_o church_n of_o christ_n but_o such_o as_o enter_v by_o public_a profession_n of_o the_o truâ—…_n faith_n none_o remain_v there_o but_o such_o as_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o faith_n the_o forerunner_n 7._o john_n the_o baptist_n first_o preach_v repentance_n to_o prepare_v the_o way_n 3._o and_o make_v straight_o the_o paâ—…hes_n of_o the_o lord_n before_o he_o baptize_v any_o the_o like_a do_v our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o disciple_n the_o apostle_n also_o first_o apostle_n gather_v a_o people_n by_o preach_v unto_o the_o faith_n then_o receive_v and_o join_v they_o to_o the_o church_n and_o administer_v unto_o they_o the_o holy_a pledge_n of_o the_o faith_n baptism_n as_o a_o seal_n of_o their_o ingâ—…affing_n into_o christ_n the_o holy_a supper_n as_o a_o symbol_n of_o their_o communion_n with_o christ_n and_o all_o his_o faithful_a servant_n thus_o see_v we_o what_o kind_n of_o stone_n what_o manner_n of_o people_n the_o lord_n will_v have_v build_v &_o receive_v into_o his_o church_n now_o it_o remain_v thaâ—…_n we_o by_o these_o rule_n examine_v the_o stone_n and_o people_n of_o the_o 21._o church_n of_o england_n whether_o they_o be_v such_o choose_a precious_a stone_n 16._o as_o we_o see_v here_o describe_v as_o the_o high_a priest_n carry_v in_o his_o broider_a breastplate_n whether_o they_o be_v such_o a_o choose_v redeem_v faithful_a free_a holy_a people_n as_o be_v call_v unto_o and_o walk_v in_o the_o faith_n of_o christ_n jesus_n or_o they_o be_v rather_o of_o the_o refuse_n common_a pebble_n chalk_n stone_n which_o can_v be_v use_v to_o any_o sound_n and_o sure_o build_n even_o all_o the_o profane_a and_o wicked_a of_o the_o land_n atheist_n papist_n anabaptiste_n &_o heretic_n of_o all_o sort_n glutton_n riotâ—…urs_n blasphemer_n periure_v covetous_a extortioner_n thief_n whore_n witch_n conjurer_n etc._n etc._n and_o who_o not_o that_o dwell_v within_o this_o island_n or_o be_v within_o the_o queen_n dominion_n all_o without_o exception_n or_o respect_n of_o person_n be_v receive_v into_o and_o nourish_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o this_o church_n with_o the_o word_n and_o sacrament_n none_o be_v here_o refuse_v none_o keep_v out_o this_o church_n as_o the_o 44._o prophet_n say_v open_v her_o knee_n to_o every_o passenger_n furnish_v a_o table_n to_o the_o multitude_n and_o drink_v offering_n to_o the_o number_n she_o keep_v open_a house_n to_o all_o comer_n bread_n and_o wine_n and_o welcome_n 17._o neither_o be_v she_o more_o dainty_a of_o she_o steal_v water_n then_o of_o her_o hide_a bread_n of_o her_o adulterate_a baptism_n then_o of_o her_o sheshak_n supper_n not_o deny_v baptism_n to_o the_o seed_n even_o of_o whore_n and_o witch_n she_o receave_v they_o all_o into_o her_o covenant_n which_o be_v not_o with_o t_o god_n but_o with_o death_n and_o hell_n give_v they_o her_o peace_n sell_v they_o her_o ware_n etc._n etc._n this_o be_v their_o communion_n of_o saint_n their_o holy_a fellowship_n thus_o be_v they_o bind_v &_o enchain_v together_o in_o open_a sacrilege_n idolatry_n impiety_n even_o all_o estate_n prince_n priest_n and_o people_n and_o as_o the_o prophet_n say_v even_o wreathe_v together_o as_o in_o a_o strong_a cable_n of_o iniquity_n and_o fold_a one_o within_o a_o other_o as_o thorn_n in_o a_o hedge_n or_o rather_o wrap_v and_o plight_v together_o as_o thorn_n to_o the_o fire_n of_o god_n wrathful_a iudgmente_n for_o whither_o we_o consider_v the_o whole_a estate_n or_o any_o particular_a part_n 10._o thereof_o we_o shall_v find_v it_o whole_o corrupt_v &_o deep_o sâ—…_n as_o in_o
be_v godly_a king_n which_o true_o plant_v religion_n and_o right_o reform_v the_o state_n &_o have_v every_o way_n as_o great_a privilege_n and_o prerogative_n as_o any_o king_n before_o or_o since_o yet_o have_v they_o not_o power_n neither_o dare_v they_o presume_v to_o open_v the_o temple_n door_n to_o the_o profane_a or_o pulluted_a or_o to_o admit_v they_o unto_o the_o passover_n etc._n etc._n for_o this_o have_v be_v heinous_a sacrilege_n &_o impiety_n for_o which_o sin_n the_o wrath_n of_o god_n will_v have_v burn_v against_o they_o neither_o be_v the_o like_a sin_n less_o transgression_n now_o either_o in_o the_o prince_n that_o command_v the_o priest_n that_o administer_v or_o the_o people_n that_o receive_v the_o prince_n himself_o enter_v by_o the_o same_o door_n of_o faithâ—…_n into_o the_o 7._o church_n &_o be_v bind_v to_o the_o strait_a observation_n &_o obedience_n of_o god_n 19_o law_n in_o his_o call_n as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o and_o be_v for_o any_o transgression_n 8._o thereof_o liable_a &_o subject_a to_o the_o censure_n &_o iudgmente_n of_o christ_n in_o 5._o his_o church_n which_o be_v without_o partiality_n or_o respect_n of_o person_n 7._o which_o censure_n and_o iudgmente_n if_o the_o prince_n contemn_v he_o contemn_v etc._n they_o against_o his_o own_o soul_n &_o be_v thereupon_o by_o the_o same_o power_n of_o christ_n to_o be_v disfranchize_v out_o of_o the_o church_n &_o to_o be_v deliver_v over_o unto_o satan_n as_o well_o as_o any_o other_o osfendor_n now_o though_o by_o this_o sin_n he_o lose_v his_o right_n to_o be_v a_o christian_n or_o member_n of_o the_o church_n yet_o lose_v he_o not_o his_o right_a to_o be_v a_o king_n or_o magistrate_n 21._o &_o be_v so_o to_o be_v hold_v and_o obey_v of_o all_o faithful_a christian_n which_o be_v his_o 1._o subject_n and_o sure_a they_o little_o know_v what_o belong_v either_o to_o the_o entrance_n into_o or_o continuance_n in_o the_o church_n of_o god_n or_o what_o belong_v to_o the_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n or_o to_o the_o holy_a communion_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o revive_v or_o defend_v this_o doctrine_n for_o be_v not_o the_o whole_a 37._o church_n but_o especial_o the_o porter_n or_o pastor_n who_o ought_v to_o know_v 3._o those_o well_o that_o come_v in_o to_o know_v his_o sheep_n by_o name_n guilty_a of_o great_a negligence_n &_o sacrilege_n that_o receive_v such_o into_o their_o fellowship_n &_o administer_v 34._o the_o holy_a thing_n of_o god_n unto_o they_o of_o who_o faith_n they_o have_v 6._o no_o more_o â—…timonie_n &_o assurance_n yea_o or_o rather_o of_o who_o infidelity_n &_o 10._o profaneness_n tâ—…ey_n â—…ave_v such_o apparent_a proof_n can_v the_o word_n &_o sacrament_n 29._o which_o they_o say_v can_v be_v without_o fruit_n either_o take_v away_o or_o excuse_v their_o sin_n in_o deliver_v unto_o or_o join_v with_o the_o open_a unworthy_a in_o the_o sacrament_n or_o excuse_v the_o unworthy_a receiver_n from_o eat_v or_o drink_v their_o own_o damnation_n may_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v thus_o profane_v the_o table_n of_o the_o lord_n thus_o contemn_v &_o defile_v or_o be_v not_o the_o lord_n a_o god_n of_o judgement_n but_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o the_o word_n &_o sacrament_n shall_v be_v without_o fruit_n this_o be_v true_a yet_o the_o 11._o fruit_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n for_o fall_v upon_o good_a ground_n it_o bring_v herb_n 7._o &_o fruit_n worthy_a of_o the_o dressor_n &_o receave_v blessing_n of_o the_o lord_n on_o the_o other_o side_n if_o it_o fall_v upon_o ill_a ground_n which_o â—…till_o bring_v thorn_n &_o brier_n it_o deliver_v it_o not_o from_o but_o rather_o hasten_v it_o unto_o the_o curse_n 6._o &_o judgment_n of_o god_n neither_o can_v any_o labour_n of_o man_n though_o paul_n 22._o plant_v &_o apollo_n water_n any_o thing_n prevailâ—…_n except_o god_n give_v the_o increase_n 12._o that_o which_o be_v crooked_a can_v no_o man_n make_v straight_o no_o wash_n no_o soap_n or_o nitre_n can_v cleanse_v the_o leopard_n from_o her_o spot_n horse_n can_v not_o run_v upon_o the_o rock_n neither_o can_v any_o man_n plough_n there_o with_o ox_n the_o sound_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v to_o some_o the_o sweet_a savour_n of_o life_n unto_o 16._o life_n unto_o other_o the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n the_o gospel_n preach_v do_v not_o make_v all_o the_o land_n or_o all_o that_o hear_v it_o straight_o way_n member_n of_o the_o church_n without_o see_v faith_n &_o obedience_n noah_n preach_v a_o 5._o great_a while_n while_o the_o ark_n be_v in_o make_v unto_o the_o old_a world_n but_o prevail_v not_o the_o lord_n send_v to_o israel_n and_o judah_n in_o their_o defection_n 16._o many_o prophet_n rise_v early_o &_o send_v yet_o they_o give_v not_o ear_n but_o mock_v the_o messenger_n of_o god_n despise_v his_o word_n and_o misusâ—…_n his_o prophet_n the_o law_n &_o the_o prophet_n be_v daily_o read_v in_o the_o synnagogue_n of_o the_o jew_n at_o such_o 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multitude_n of_o a_o land_n or_o state_n can_v sanctify_v and_o make_v holy_a or_o be_v available_a to_o this_o people_n or_o no._n it_o have_v be_v above_o show_v to_o be_v great_a sin_n shameful_a negligence_n high_a contempt_n unsufferable_a profanation_n &_o sacrilege_n in_o the_o whole_a church_n to_o admit_v administer_v unto_o or_o communicate_v with_o such_o neither_o can_v the_o holiness_n of_o the_o sacrament_n any_o way_n excuse_n but_o rather_o 29._o great_o augment_v their_o sin_n &_o judgement_n which_o deliver_v such_o holy_a 14_o thing_n to_o such_o know_v unworthy_a receiver_n which_o discern_v not_o the_o 5._o lord_n body_n neither_o can_v the_o holiness_n of_o the_o sacrament_n sanctify_v 11._o the_o receiver_n especial_o the_o unworthy_a receiver_n who_o filthiness_n defile_v the_o sacrament_n even_o as_o leven_v the_o lump_n the_o sacrament_n confer_v
universal_a here_o &_o there_o gaâ—…hered_v &_o scatter_v in_o the_o world_n have_v not_o the_o devil_n also_o that_o prince_n â—…f_n this_o dark_a world_n his_o child_n &_o servant_n which_o as_o tare_n overgrow_v &_o grieve_v the_o wheat_n &_o cover_v the_o face_n of_o the_o whole_a fâ—…ld_n be_v not_o this_o â—…he_a condition_n &_o estate_n of_o the_o world_n &_o be_v to_o the_o end_n now_o here_o â—…hough_o god_n child_n by_o the_o light_n of_o his_o word_n espy_v and_o grieve_v at_o 54._o â—…hese_fw-mi wicked_a tare_n so_o see_v this_o world_n which_o be_v in_o deed_n y_fw-fr e_o lord_n field_n &_o belong_v to_o the_o good_a seed_n &_o not_o unto_o the_o evil_a thus_o pester_v and_o â—…uergrowne_v with_o the_o wicked_a yet_o may_v they_o not_o by_o a_o rash_a &_o inordiâ—…ate_a zeal_n be_v carry_v away_o either_o peremptory_o to_o judge_v &_o condemn_v â—…r_v utterlie_o to_o extirpate_v these_o tare_n as_o reprobate_n both_o because_o the_o â—…ord_n have_v reserve_v this_o final_a judgement_n &_o execution_n unto_o himself_n 7_o who_o know_v to_o what_o he_o have_v predestinate_a every_o vessel_n that_o he_o â—…ath_v make_v whether_o unto_o honour_n or_o to_o dishonour_v &_o reserve_v the_o 14._o â—…easons_n &_o opportunity_n when_o to_o call_v or_o cut_v off_o in_o his_o own_o hand_n &_o 34._o â—…ath_v neither_o commit_v these_o thing_n to_o man_n nor_o need_v to_o be_v counsel_v or_o advise_v in_o they_o by_o man_n but_o christ_n in_o this_o parable_n rather_o teach_v â—…is_n disciple_n patience_n &_o sobriety_n to_o be_v patient_a towards_o all_o man_n as_o â—…heir_o heavenly_a father_n be_v patient_a rather_o suffer_v &_o instruct_v y_o e_o evil_a 25_o with_o meekness_n prove_v if_o god_n at_o any_o time_n will_v give_v they_o repentance_n â—…y_v they_o may_v acknowledge_v y_fw-mi â—_o truth_n &_o come_v to_o amendment_n out_o of_o the_o â—…nare_n of_o the_o devil_n of_o who_o they_o be_v take_v prisoner_n to_o do_v his_o will_n 4._o â—…ather_n pitiâ—…ng_v 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obstinate_a â—…d_v impenitent_a may_v be_v retain_v in_o this_o church_n of_o christ_n sure_o â—…is_n ground_n will_v bear_v no_o such_o doctrine_n this_o place_n no_o such_o conâ—…ruction_n there_o yet_o remain_v a_o other_o main_a place_n to_o uphold_v their_o conâ—…sed_a profane_a assembly_n draw_v from_o the_o three_o chapter_n of_o matthew_n 12_o â—…rse_n where_o they_o liken_v the_o gather_a and_o establish_a church_n of_o â—…hrist_n unto_o a_o barneflore_n in_o which_o the_o wheat_n be_v so_o gather_a toâ—…eather_n that_o it_o lie_v hide_v under_o the_o chaff_n until_o be_v cleanse_v â—…ith_o fan_n &_o sieve_n it_o be_v aâ—…_n length_n lay_v up_o in_o the_o grainer_n etc._n etc._n yea_o m_o r._n â—…alvine_n in_o a_o other_o peculiar_a treatise_n against_o the_o anabaptist_n use_v â—…is_n place_n of_o matthew_n say_v that_o the_o faithful_a be_v in_o the_o plant_v â—…hurch_n of_o christ_n
hide_v or_o diminish_v these_o sin_n or_o how_o rather_o can_v the_o name_n of_o a_o church_n without_o blasphemy_n unto_o christ_n be_v give_v they_o in_o these_o sin_n how_o can_v christ_n be_v say_v to_o stand_v a_o king_n &_o lord_n unto_o they_o that_o break_v &_o reject_v his_o law_n &_o set_v up_o in_o stead_n thereof_o their_o own_o devise_n &_o invention_n or_o how_o can_v christ_n say_v a_o saviour_n unto_o they_o that_o despise_v his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n offer_v refuse_v to_o repent_v and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a way_n they_o than_o not_o be_v under_o christ_n protection_n nor_o in_o state_n of_o grace_n while_o they_o continue_v obstinate_a in_o their_o sin_n etc._n etc._n i_o have_v often_o wonder_v how_o any_o man_n of_o sound_a indgment_n can_v give_v they_o the_o name_n of_o a_o church_n or_o be_v so_o terrisied_a with_o this_o vain_a &_o false_a title_n that_o they_o dare_v not_o leave_v the_o communion_n of_o those_o wicked_a assembly_n &_o adulterous_a 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before_o be_v intermit_v be_v again_o renew_a &_o orderly_o keep_v jofiâ—…h_n also_o afâ—…er_o he_o have_v purge_v the_o temple_n cast_v out_o &_o deface_v the_o idol_n place_v &_o restore_v thâ—…_n priest_n &_o levite_n in_o their_o due_a order_n strike_v &_o renew_v a_o covenant_n with_o the_o lord_n summon_v the_o priest_n levite_n &_o people_n again_o to_o the_o due_a keep_v oâ—…_n the_o feast_n command_v in_o the_o law_n and_o 2._o câ—…ron_n 35._o 3._o according_a to_o tremelius_n his_o translation_n he_o say_v thus_o unto_o they_o but_o he_o say_v unto_o tâ—…e_a leâ—…ites_n prepare_v the_o holy_a thing_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o israel_n set_v or_o put_v they_o before_o the_o holy_a ark_n in_o this_o house_n which_o solomon_n the_o son_n of_o david_n king_n of_o israel_n have_v build_v it_o lie_v no_o more_o upon_o you_o a_o burden_n to_o be_v carry_v upon_o your_o shoulder_n now_o serve_v iâ—…hovah_n your_o god_n &_o his_o people_n israel_n in_o which_o word_n he_o call_v the_o priest_n levite_n and_o people_n to_o the_o law_n and_o institution_n of_o god_n deut._n 12._o 5._o etc._n etc._n 〈◊〉_d 17._o 3._o etc._n etc._n that_o now_o all_o their_o feast_n and_o sacrifice_n ought_v to_o be_v bring_v and_o keep_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o temple_n orderly_o according_a to_o his_o law_n &_o not_o as_o when_o the_o ark_n may_v be_v remove_v to_o be_v keep_v in_o sundry_a place_n neither_o yet_o as_o in_o private_a house_n as_o in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o corruptio_n where_o the_o lord_n bare_a with_o they_o as_o if_o they_o have_v be_v in_o egypt_n in_o private_a house_n now_o for_o the_o three_o time_n of_o joziah_n his_o successor_n let_v the_o 9_o chapter_n of_o ezekiel_n be_v consider_v where_o we_o findal_n iudgâ—…d_a &_o damn_v to_o destruction_n which_o be_v defile_v with_o these_o abomination_n &_o only_o those_o mâ—…rked_v by_o the_o angel_n with_o the_o writer_n inkhorn_n &_o save_v which_o keep_v themselves_o pure_a from_o &_o cry_v out_o against_o those_o abomination_n likewise_o his_o 16._o &_o 23._o chapter_n where_o the_o lord_n plead_v against_o they_o as_o against_o a_o harlot_n which_o have_v forsake_v her_o husband_n &_o leave_v yea_o murder_v her_o child_n and_o therefore_o that_o his_o faithful_a seruaâ—…tes_n shall_v judge_n they_o not_o as_o the_o church_n of_o god_n as_o the_o false_a prophet_n then_o &_o now_o do_v but_o as_o harlot_n &_o as_o murt_v herer_n etc._n etc._n his_o whole_a prophecy_n be_v plentiful_a in_o this_o argument_n â—…hewing_v all_o to_o be_v defile_v and_o abominable_a by_o these_o sin_n &_o that_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n utter_o abandon_v both_o the_o temple_n &_o the_o city_n all_o the_o prophet_n in_o all_o their_o write_n abundant_o show_v thâ—…t_v the_o faithful_a refrain_v in_o these_o corrupt_a time_n &_o infinite_a reafone_n may_v be_v draw_v from_o thence_o to_o prouâ—…_n the_o same_o but_o i_o hope_v that_o â—…hich_v have_v be_v already_o allege_v suffice_v in_o this_o point_n now_o i_o will_v only_o know_v of_o these_o learned_a disputer_n which_o bring_v these_o example_n of_o the_o prophet_n &_o our_o saviour_n christ_n â—…hinking_v thereby_o full_o to_o conclude_v the_o matter_n and_o to_o drive_v the_o nail_n to_o the_o head_n whether_o if_o they_o shall_v have_v communicate_v with_o these_o wicked_a and_o defile_v priest_n and_o people_n they_o shall_v not_o also_o have_v sin_v and_o be_v pollute_v if_o they_o deniâ—…_n that_o it_o have_v be_v no_o sin_n in_o they_o and_o that_o they_o shall_v not_o thereby_o be_v defile_v as_o m_o r._n calvine_n in_o his_o wriringâ—…s_n do_v than_o i_o â—…ring_v the_o manifest_a law_n of_o god_n against_o they_o where_o it_o be_v write_v that_o no_o pollute_a person_n may_v either_o administer_v or_o offer_v in_o the_o 〈◊〉_d this_o then_o be_v unlawful_a for_o the_o priest_n or_o people_n to_o do_v must_v â—…eeds_o also_o be_v unlawful_a in_o the_o prophet_n which_o wâ—…re_v not_o ignorant_a of_o this_o law_n to_o suffer_v or_o consent_v unto_o etc._n etc._n it_o be_v also_o write_v in_o their_o law_n that_o whoso_o touch_v any_o unclean_a thing_n or_o pollute_a person_n be_v also_o defile_v thereby_o yea_o what_o holy_a thing_n soever_o such_o pollute_a person_n touch_v whether_o flesh_n or_o oil_n be_v defile_v and_o abominable_a how_o then_o can_v these_o man_n say_v the_o prophet_n willing_o join_v to_o such_o open_a breach_n of_o the_o law_n and_o ordinance_n of_o the_o temple_n touch_v and_o mingle_v â—…hemselues_n with_o such_o uncleâ—…ne_n and_o unlawful_a priest_n pâ—…ople_n â—…nd_v 〈◊〉_d be_v not_o both_o defile_v herein_o &_o transgress_v god_n law_n if_o they_o say_v the_o prophet_n communicate_v not_o in_o any_o unlawful_a action_n or_o with_o any_o pollute_a person_n then_o to_o what_o end_n do_v they_o bring_v and_o urge_v their_o example_n to_o draw_v we_o to_o join_v with_o they_o in_o open_a and_o know_v â—…ransgression_n if_o they_o say_v they_o communicate_v with_o the_o priest_n that_o administer_v in_o the_o temple_n in_o these_o corrupt_a time_n then_o can_v it_o not_o be_v but_o both_o the_o priest_n and_o they_o must_v neâ—…des_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o idoâ—…atry_n and_o abomination_n that_o there_o be_v set_v up_o as_o above_o be_v show_v now_o nothing_o can_v be_v a_o great_a transgression_n or_o moâ—…e_o filthy_a and_o conâ—…agious_a defilement_n then_o to_o join_v to_o idolatry_n or_o idolatour_n neither_o can_v any_o be_v a_o great_a allowance_n of_o join_v unto_o thâ—…m_n then_o to_o make_v thâ—…m_n our_o mouth_n or_o minister_n unto_o god_n or_o together_o with_o such_o to_o join_v in_o any_o action_n concern_v the_o worship_n of_o god_n thus_o than_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v that_o the_o prophet_n if_o they_o communicate_v or_o offer_v by_o or_o with_o such_o corrupt_a priest_n and_o
the_o one_o &_o estate_n of_o the_o other_o this_o matter_n be_v otherwise_o provide_v they_o together_o relieve_v he_o according_a to_o his_o present_a need_n he_o together_o wiâ—…h_v they_o bear_v the_o burden_n of_o their_o present_a and_o common_a poverty_n â—…uerie_a one_o that_o be_v taughtin_a the_o 13_o â—…ord_n â—…reely_o contribute_v and_o impâ—…rting_v even_o of_o all_o their_o good_n to_o 15._o â—…he_v competent_a mainâ—…enance_n of_o such_o as_o instruct_v they_o in_o the_o word_n â—…nd_v have_v the_o oversight_n of_o they_o not_o unto_o riot_n and_o excess_n but_o unto_o 2._o â—…fficiencie_n which_o contribution_n as_o it_o be_v a_o duty_n of_o the_o saint_n so_o be_v 9_o â—…t_v also_o in_o the_o manner_n of_o it_o a_o free_a offering_n of_o their_o benevolence_n and_o a_o 2._o â—…oly_a alm_n unto_o the_o lord_n by_o which_o alm_n and_o contribution_n our_o saâ—…iour_n 4._o christ_n himself_o his_o apostle_n and_o all_o the_o minister_n or_o officer_n of_o 18._o â—…he_a church_n of_o christ_n which_o live_v or_o receive_v any_o thing_n of_o the_o church_n 16_o â—…ere_o and_o be_v to_o be_v maintain_v within_o the_o bound_n of_o which_o sober_a 3._o â—…ediocritie_n and_o christian_n modesty_n while_o these_o proud_a prelate_n and_o 6._o â—…reedy_a priest_n will_v not_o be_v hold_v the_o one_o sort_n break_v out_o into_o all_o exâ—…esse_n 2._o and_o riot_n the_o other_o into_o miserable_a rapine_n and_o extortion_n thrusâ—…ng_v their_o flesh_n hook_n into_o every_o poor_a body_n kettle_n and_o as_o it_o be_v â—…lucking_v the_o bread_n from_o they_o and_o their_o child_n mouth_n 〈◊〉_d they_o shall_v be_v sustain_v beside_o the_o heinous_a unlawfulness_n of_o â—…he_n very_a action_n it_o self_n &_o high_a sacrilege_n they_o commit_v therein_o which_o â—…hiles_o a_o certain_a doctor_n of_o they_o have_v of_o late_o laâ—…ored_v to_o approve_v the_o â—…icked_a man_n have_v termâ—…d_v this_o bless_a alm_n and_o holy_a contribution_n â—…f_o the_o saint_n in_o contempt_n thereof_o and_o of_o they_o which_o be_v or_o have_v â—…eene_v sustain_v thereby_o the_o â—…lmes_n 〈◊〉_d yea_o to_o disgrace_v the_o truth_n and_o â—…o_o hide_v the_o superfluity_n excess_n pride_n and_o unsatiate_a covetise_n of_o the_o â—…nglish_fw-fr clergy_n he_o make_v it_o a_o common_a custom_n in_o his_o slanderous_a â—…amphlet_n to_o leave_v out_o or_o take_v inn_n at_o his_o pleasure_n or_o mistake_v where_o &_o â—…hat_o seem_v good_a unto_o he_o as_o here_o he_o have_v do_v the_o 9_o chapt._n â—…f_n the_o â—…_n corinâ—…h_n for_o the_o 9_o chapter_n of_o the_o 1._o corinth_n and_o so_o still_o fight_v â—…ith_n himself_o and_o confute_v his_o own_o idle_a fantasy_n the_o one_o place_n â—…eaketh_v of_o the_o general_a charity_n we_o ought_v to_o carry_v towards_o all_o â—…aintes_n even_o â—…o_v they_o of_o other_o congregation_n and_o country_n the_o â—…ther_n of_o the_o peculiar_a maintenance_n of_o the_o minister_n of_o christ_n how_o he_o â—…ught_v to_o be_v maintain_v by_o that_o flock_n to_o which_o he_o administer_v and_o â—…ot_v by_o infidel_n or_o wicked_a person_n to_o who_o his_o ministry_n belong_v â—…ot_v likewise_o that_o place_n gallat_n 6._o vers_fw-la 6._o where_o they_o that_o be_v teach_v in_o â—…he_a word_n be_v command_v to_o impart_v of_o all_o their_o good_n unto_o they_o that_o â—…nstruct_v they_o in_o the_o word_n which_o place_n evident_o show_v what_o kind_a â—…f_a maintenance_n belong_v to_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o gospel_n who_o ought_v â—…o_o contribute_v in_o what_o manner_n and_o how_o far_o namely_o all_o such_o faithful_a â—…o_o who_o this_o ministry_n belong_v and_o they_o not_o by_o any_o rate_a proâ—…ortions_n as_o tenthes_o or_o thyrde_n etc._n etc._n but_o even_o in_o love_n to_o make_v he_o â—…artaker_n of_o that_o little_a or_o much_o the_o lord_n send_v according_a to_o his_o preâ—…ent_a want_n and_o necessary_a use_n who_o if_o he_o have_v to_o food_n and_o â—…ayment_n â—…_n â—…ught_v to_o be_v therewith_o content_a this_o place_n this_o chemâ—…rim_n will_v put_v â—…way_o with_o a_o marvel_v at_o our_o folly_n in_o quote_v it_o in_o the_o side_n of_o â—…is_n former_a book_n against_o the_o stint_a tithe_n and_o accurse_a good_n &_o â—…ffringes_n of_o the_o profane_a &_o wicked_a whereof_o he_o and_o his_o fellow_n priest_n â—…re_v maintain_v whereby_o it_o be_v evident_a that_o these_o priest_n which_o thus_o be_v maintain_v 18._o either_o by_o these_o jewish_a tithe_n &_o offering_n as_o at_o the_o baptism_n oâ—…_n 25_o child_n and_o purification_n of_o woman_n or_o by_o the_o good_n and_o wage_n of_o 7._o the_o profane_a and_o wicked_a be_v not_o the_o minister_n of_o christ._n for_o faith_n the_o holy_a ghost_n if_o there_o be_v a_o change_n of_o the_o priesthood_n then_o of_o necessity_n 12._o must_v there_o be_v a_o change_n of_o the_o law_n but_o these_o man_n both_o priesteâ—…_n and_o people_n which_o either_o pay_n or_o receive_v these_o tithe_n and_o offringeâ—…_n etc._n etc._n still_o keep_v these_o levitical_a law_n for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o ministry_n therefore_o they_o not_o have_v make_v a_o change_n of_o those_o law_n 15._o belong_v not_o to_o the_o ministry_n and_o kingdom_n of_o christ._n for_o as_o i_o have_v 4_o show_v these_o be_v not_o the_o law_n which_o christ_n have_v institute_v for_o thâ—…_n maintenance_n of_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o gospel_n neither_o can_v these_o laweâ—…_n 20._o now_o be_v join_v unto_o or_o make_v to_o accord_v with_o the_o gospâ—…ll_n for_o in_o retain_v the_o gospel_n we_o abâ—…ogate_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n in_o reâ—…uing_v the_o ceremonial_a law_n or_o any_o part_n thereof_o we_o revive_v the_o levitical_a ministry_n and_o thereby_o abolish_v the_o gospel_n and_o ministry_n of_o christ_n yea_o in_o retain_v and_o cleave_v unto_o the_o shadow_n we_o lose_v the_o substance_n and_o so_o be_v leave_v and_o shut_v up_o under_o the_o law_n and_o be_v abolish_v â—…rom_o christ_n who_o we_o 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châ—…ist_n the_o first_o i_o think_v already_o very_o full_o prove_v in_o all_o these_o place_n where_o our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v give_v unto_o his_o church_n and_o to_o every_o 18._o particular_a congregation_n thereof_o himself_o his_o word_n his_o power_n with_o express_a charge_n to_o put_v in_o practice_n whatsoever_o he_o have_v command_v they_o 4._o and_o threaten_v his_o wrath_n and_o displeasure_n against_o that_o whole_a congregation_n 14._o which_o neglect_v or_o break_v any_o of_o his_o commandment_n or_o suffer_v any_o see_a transgression_n or_o error_n or_o incorrigible_a impenitent_a offendor_n 9_o also_o where_o he_o command_v all_o man_n to_o inform_v that_o church_n 34_o whereof_o they_o be_v member_n of_o fuch_n transgression_n offence_n enormity_n as_o arise_v among_o they_o this_o he_o in_o vain_a have_v command_v and_o they_o in_o â—…aine_n shall_v do_v this_o except_o he_o have_v give_v both_o absolute_a authority_n &_o express_v charge_n unto_o the_o 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disobedience_n 6._o etc._n etc._n in_o all_o these_o and_o sundry_a other_o place_n most_o evident_o appear_v that_o christ_n have_v give_v full_a power_n absolute_a authority_n and_o express_v commandment_n 9_o unto_o his_o church_n even_o to_o every_o particular_a congregation_n to_o cenâ—…ure_v both_o the_o person_n &_o doctrine_n of_o their_o minister_n &_o of_o every_o member_n of_o their_o say_a congregation_n he_o send_v they_o not_o here_o â—…o_o these_o popish_a etc._n ordinary_n neâ—…ther_o yet_o to_o a_o provincial_a synod_n or_o a_o classis_fw-la of_o priest_n there_o be_v other_o use_n of_o synod_n or_o counsel_n as_o shall_v in_o due_a place_n be_v declare_v 1._o they_o can_v neither_o add_v to_o nor_o diminish_v from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o 26._o church_n or_o execute_v &_o alter_v any_o part_n of_o the_o church_n duty_n 27._o ‡_o moreover_o since_o every_o member_n have_v like_o interest_n in_o christ_n in_o his_o word_n the_o public_a doctrine_n
&_o ministration_n of_o the_o church_n and_o shall_v all_o be_v hold_v gâ—…iltie_a &_o punish_v for_o the_o public_a transgression_n &_o abuse_n of_o the_o church_n see_v â—…uerie_n member_n be_v bind_v to_o the_o edification_n service_n and_o utility_n of_o the_o body_n see_v every_o member_n of_o the_o church_n be_v command_v 4._o to_o watch_v to_o try_v the_o spirit_n to_o contend_v for_o the_o maintenance_n of_o the_o faith_n once_o indifferent_o give_v to_o all_o saint_n to_o avoid_v false_a teacher_n 23._o false_a prophet_n &c._n &c._n see_v they_o be_v command_v not_o to_o follow_v the_o multitude_n 15._o or_o mighty_a in_o evil_a see_v they_o be_v command_v to_o reprove_v their_o 2._o brother_n plain_o to_o bind_v their_o sin_n by_o the_o word_n even_o their_o prince_n 17_o in_o those_o chain_n and_o noble_n in_o those_o fetter_n to_o say_v to_o archippus_n look_v 2._o to_o thy_o ministry_n that_o thou_o have_v receive_v in_o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o fulfil_v 3._o it_o yea_o 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at_o y_z e_z chief_a judge_n etc._n etc._n but_o d._n s._n have_v thus_o trouble_v &_o roilâ—…d_v the_o pure_a fountain_n with_o his_o fâ—…te_n will_v now_o give_v we_o this_o muddy_a water_n to_o drink_v that_o this_o commiâ—…ion_n as_o he_o term_v it_o at_o jeruâ—…alem_n be_v sâ—…t_v over_o all_o the_o city_n judge_n etc._n etc._n of_o the_o whole_a land_n and_o that_o these_o commissioner_n be_v they_o that_o return_v to_o jerushalâ—…m_n by_o which_o scripture_n thus_o deliver_v &_o understand_v he_o will_v shape_v and_o erect_v this_o his_o lord_n grace_v high_a commission_n but_o let_v we_o now_o even_o a_o little_a compare_n they_o together_o and_o see_v what_o likeness_n there_o be_v betwixt_o 〈◊〉_d proceed_n in_o jerushalem_n and_o they_o in_o this_o high_a commission_n jehoshaphat_n set_v judge_n in_o the_o land_n through_o all_o the_o strong_a city_n he_o set_v 5._o in_o jerushalem_n of_o the_o head_n of_o the_o family_n of_o israel_n appoint_v among_o thâ—…m_a one_o chief_a 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