CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St.…

Name: CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St.…
Author: Anthony Burgess

CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, or, Christs prayer before his passion explicated, and both practically and polemically improved by Anthony Burgess ...

Anthony Burgess d. 1664London: printed by Abraham Miller for Thomas Underhill, 1656

[31], 672 [i.e. 702], [24] p. · 465k words · Wing B5651 · ESTC R13734

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Sermon 113: Of Unity among Christians, the Benefits and Necessity of it: And the mischief of Division.Sermon 113: Of Ʋnity among Christians, the Benefits and Necessity of it: And the mischief of Division.

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3. For Brethren: He saith, Not men, but brethren, because sinful discord is apt to creep in amongst them.

3. For Brethren: He saith, Not men, but brethren, because sinfull discord is apt to creep in amongst them.

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4. Even together: He speaks not of local, but soul-conjunction. Now the sweetness of it is represented by the oil poured on Aaron, and so descending. It must be a peace grounded on Christ our Head and High-priest, then it is to diffuse to others. The profitableness of it is described by the Dew, that as it's from heaven, So it sanctifieth the barren ground. This Concord is Gods gift only, and if received doth wonderfully bless the Church.

4. Even together: He speaks not of local, but soul-conjunction. Now the sweetnesse of it is represented by the oil poured on Aaron, and so descending. It must be a peace grounded on Christ our Head and High-priest, then it is to diffuse to others. The profitablenesse of it is described by the Dew, that as it's from heaven, So it sanctifieth the barren ground. This Concord is Gods gift only, and if received doth wonderfully blesse the Church.

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Who would not have rejoiced to live in those days, when all believers were of one heart and one soul? Oh what a comfort was it to hear no grudgings, no repinings at one another? But the Devil that envious one, he quickly sowed ⟨p. 569⟩tares amongst them, and there became ulcers and sores to appear upon that body, which once was as fair as Absaloms body: Hence the Apostles do so much press, That all things be done in charity, that they fulfil the Royal Law by loving that they do not so much as grudge one against another! This unity and peace is so glorious a thing, that the Apostle,

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CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St.…

SERMON CXIV. Of Unity among the Godly, More particulars setting forth the Excellency of it, and mischiefs of Division; Answering this Objection, viz. Seeing God hath promised one heart and way, and Christ prayed for it, How comes it to pass that there should be so many breaches amongst the Godly.

SERMON CXIV. Of Ʋnity among the Godly, More particulars setting forth the Excellency of it, and mischiefs of Division; Answering this Objection, viz. Seeing God hath promised one heart and way, and Christ praied for it, How comes it to passe that there should be so many breaches amongst the Godly.

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SERMON CXIV. Of Unity among the Godly, More particulars setting forth the Excellency of it, and mischiefs of Division; Answering this Objection, viz. Seeing God hath promised one heart and way, and Christ prayed for it, How comes it to pass that there should be so many breaches amongst the Godly.

SERMON CXIV. Of Ʋnity among the Godly, More particulars setting forth the Excellency of it, and mischiefs of Division; Answering this Objection, viz. Seeing God hath promised one heart and way, and Christ praied for it, How comes it to passe that there should be so many breaches amongst the Godly.