I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

As for the Ordinances: The Apostles never did deny the Ordinances; but have told us that the Ministration of the Gospel, is more glorious than that of Moses, because this was to continue, 2 Cor. 3. they did not destroy, but erect these Ordinances, by Commission from Christ, As I have ordained in all the Churches, saith Paul. And more particularly, 1. They did not deny the Ministry, not the Being of a settled Ministry, Rom. 12.7. though by the hand of Man, Tit. 1. For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldst ordain Elders in every City: nor the maintenance; the settled maintenance of Ministers, 1 Cor. 9.14. Even so hath the Lord ordained, that those that preach the Gospel, should live on the Gospel. 2. As they did not deny the Ministry, so they did not deny Water Baptism: but they rather called for Water Baptism, because Cornelius had received the Spirit, Acts, 10.47. They did not lay a necessity upon the Disciples, to be plunged into the River, or Water; for the Jailer, and Cornelius, were baptized in their Houses: Nor did they ever forbid Infant Baptism, but tell us that Children of Believers, are Holy, 2 Cor. 7. 3. As the true Apostles did not deny Water Baptism, so they did not cry down the Lords Supper, but tell us plainly, That thereby we hold forth the Lords Death till he come. 4. As they did contend for the Supper, so they commanded singing: First, That the whole Church should sing; for the whole Church of Ephesus, and the whole Church of Coloss, are commanded to sing, Ephes. 5. ⟨p. 415⟩18. Collos. 3.16. Secondly, That the whole Church should sing the Psalms of David; for by those Titles, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, the P•alms of David are distinguished. Thirdly, That this singing should be performed with an audible voice, and not in the heart only; for faith the Apostle in the same Scriptures, Speaking and singing with Grace in your hearts.