Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	heart_n	pray_v	prayer_n	13,124	5	6.7659	4	true

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A57456	An appendix to Mr. Perkins his six principles of Christian religion by Mr. Iohn Robinson.	Robinson, John, 1575?-1625.; Perkins, William, 1558-1602. Foundation of Christian religion.	1641 (1641)	Wing R1691; ESTC R4813	7,049	17

appeare A. 1. The apostles who taught onely Christs Commandements so directed the Churches 2 The people amongst whom they have been conversant can best iudge of their fitnesse both in respect of their persons and families 3. It furthereth much the diligence and faithfulnes of the Minister that they whose Minister he is have freely chosen him as unto whom under Christ they commit the most precious treasure of their soule as also it bindes the people to greater love and conscience of obedience of him his ministery whom thēselves have made choice of 4 The Church being a most free Corporation spirituall under Christ the Lord is in all reason and equity to chuse her ministers and servants under him unto whom also she is to give wages for their service and labour Q. Is this outward calling of simple necessity for a true Church officer A. Yea as for the magistrate in the city and common wealth or steward in the family without which they usurp their places how excellent soever whether in their gifts or workes Q. What is the officer bee found unfaithfull in his place A. He is by the Church to bee warned to take heede to his ministery he hath received to fullfill it which if he neglect to doe by the same power which set him up hee is to be put downe and deposed Q. What are the outward workes of the Churches communion with Christ A. These six 1. Praier 2. the reading and opening of the Word 3. the Sacraments 4. singing of Psalmes 5. Censures 6. Contribution to the necessity of the Saints Q. Wherefore put you prayer in the first place A. Because by it all the rest are sanctified to the faithfull For prayer see the end of the fifth Principle with the exposition onely adde this that in the act of our speaking unto God by prayer we are not to use the help of any booke beads crucifixes or the like to reach or provoke us but onely the helpe of the spirit of adoption and prayer working in our hearts effectually and teaching us both what and how to pray as we ought Q. What beleeve you touching the word A. Besides the things observed in the fifth Principle and Exposition that the whole written Word and it alone is to be read and opened in the Church Q. Wherefore are the whole Scriptures to be read and opened A. Because the whole Word of God is pure written for our learning and comfort given by divine inspiration and is profitable for doctrine reproofe correction and instruction and from which nothing may be diminished Q. How prove you that the Scriptures onely are to bee read and opened in the Church A. Because they alone are sufficient for faith and the obedience which is of faith able to make the man of God perfect throughly furnished unto all good workes and unto which nothing may be added Q. Who are to open and apply the Scriptures in the Church A. Principally the Bishops or Elders who by the Word of life are to feed the flocke both in teaching and governement Secondly such as are out of office in the exercise of Prophesie Q. How is that exercise proved in the Scriptures A. By f examples in the Iewish Church where men though in no office either in Temple or Synagogue had libertly publikely to use their gifts 2 g By the Commandement of Christ his Apostles 3. By the prohibiting of h women not extraordinarily inspired to teach in the church herein liberty being given unto men their husbands or others 4. By the excellent ends which by this meanes are to be obtained as 1. The glorie of God in the manifestation of his manifold graces 2. That the gifts of the spirit in men be not quenched 3. For the fitting and tryall of men for the Ministery 4. For the preserving pure of the doctrine of the Church which is more endangered if some one or two alone may onely be heard and speake 5. For debaring and satisfying of doubts if any doe arise 6. For the edifying of the Church and conversion of others Q. Who is a Prophet in this sence A. He that hath a gift of the spirit to speak unto edification exhortation and comfort Q. What is the order of this exercise A. That it be performed after the publike Ministery by the teachers and under their direction and moderation whose duty it is if any thing be obscure to open it if doubtfull to cleare it if unsound to refute it if unperfect to supply what is wanting as they are able Q. What beleeve you touching the Sacraments further then is observed in the former Principles A. That they are to be dispensed according to the tenure of the covenant of grace whereof they are seales in respect both of the persons to whom and of the ends for which they are to be administred Q. Which are those persons A. The faithfull and their seed Q. May all the faithfull partake in the Sacraments A. No except they be also added to some particular Congregation unto which the publike ordinances and ministery doth appertaine Q. Which are the ends and uses of the Sacraments A. The first is from God to the Church opened in the exposition of the fifth Principle where it is shewed what a Sacrament is The second is from the Church to God in which it testifieth the acceptance of the Covenant bindeth it selfe to the performance of the conditions The third is in respect of the members themselves mutually as being badges of their association The fourth in respect of all other assemblies between whom the Churches they are notes of distinction Q. What is required touching singing of Psalmes in the Church A. That they bee such as are parts of the word of God formed by the holy Ghost into Psalmes or Songs which many may conveniently sing together exhorting and admonishing themselves mutually with grace in their heart Q. What beleeve you touching the censure of excommunication A That it is to be used by every particular Church according to the rules of Christ Q. How prove you this power to bee in every particular Congregation A 1. By the donation and gift of Christ the Lord 2. The particular Church of Corinth had this power for the neglect wherof it is reproved by the Apostle 3. Every particular Church hath right to the Word Sacraments and praier within it selfe which are greater and therefore to this which is lesser then they Q. What are the rules of Christ for excommunication A 1. The sin thus to be censured must be scandalous and the person obstinate after due conviction and patience used 2 The Church excommunicating must bee that particular congregation gathered together in the name of Christ whereof the sinner is a member Q. How prove you that by the Church Math. 18. is not meant the Bishop or presbytery representing the body A 1. One man cannot be a Church