The true and only way of concord of all the Christian churches the desirableness…

And to shut out false anathematizing, he concludeth with pronouncing [Grace to all them that Love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity] whoever condemn them.

§. 18. The same Apostle leaveth the same Canon to the Philippians, c. 1. v. 15, 16. Though some preached Christ not sincerely but of contention, supposing to add affliction to his bonds, so far was he from silencing them or forbidding men to hear them, that he rejoiced that Christ was preached, though in pretence and contentiously.

§. 18. The same Apostle leaveth the same Canon to the Philippians, c. 1. v. 15, 16. Though some preached Christ not sincerely but of contention, supposing to add affliction to his bonds, so far was he from silencing them or forbidding men to hear them, that he rejoyced that Christ was preached, though in pretence and contentiously.

And ch. 2. 1, 2, 3. he most vehemently importuneth them to be like minded, of the same Love, of one accord, and of one mind: But how can that be, and on what terms? [Let nothing be done through strife and vain glory, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better than themselves. Not say [say as I say or be silent.] Look not every man on his own things, but every man on the things of others (And not tread down others that you may be great; nor think of your own case and reasons only.) Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus—who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, &c. This is the Pastors pattern. Let him that is Greater than Christ refuse to stoop so low.