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The Scripture directory for church-officers and people, or, A practical commentary upon the whole…
The Scripture directory for church-officers and people, or, A practical commentary upon the whole third chapter of the first Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians to which is annexed The godly and the natural mans choice, upon Psal. 4, vers. 6, 7, 8 / by Anthony Burgess ...The Scripture directory for church-officers and people, or, A practical commentary upon the whole third chapter of the first Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians to which is annexed The godly and the natural mans choice, upon Psal. 4, vers. 6, 7, 8 / by Anthony Burgesse ...
London: printed by Abraham Miller for T.U., 1659
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
First, God hath appointed the constant and diligent use of this in the Church, and the peoples constant and diligent attending on it. 2 Tim. 4.2. Preach the word in season, and out of season. That signifieth the diligent dispensing of the Word. And then the people, they are commanded to be swift to hear, James 1.19. And, As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, 1 Pet. 2 2. So that God hath indispensably commanded all people, of what degrees or ranks soever, To hear and depend upon the Ministry: To wait at the gates of wisdom: To obey and submit themselves to such guides, Heb. 13. Let no man think himself too great, or too wise and learned, or too holy and godly: These are soul-destructive ways. For as it is a woe to us, if we preach not the Gospel; so it must be a woe to you, if you hear it not. For the same command that commands the diligent dispensing of this Word of life, doth also command to the constant receiving of it. Thus you see God hath commanded it. It is not indifferent whether you will hear or no: He hath not given any exemption to any.
First, God hath appointed the constant and diligent use of this in the Church, and the peoples constant and diligent attending on it. 2 Tim. 4.2. Preach the word in season, and out of season. That signifieth the diligent dispensing of the Word. And then the people, they are commanded to be swift to hear, James 1.19. And, As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, 1 Pet. 2 2. So that God hath indispensably commanded all people, of what degrees or rankes soever, To hear and depend upon the Ministry: To wait at the gates of wisdome: To obey and submit themselves to such guides, Heb. 13. Let no man think himself too great, or too wise and learned, or too holy and godly: These are soul-destructive waies. For as it is a wo to us, if we preach not the Gospel; so it must be a wo to you, if you hear it not. For the same command that commands the diligent dispensing of this Word of life, doth also command to the constant receiving of it. Thus you see God hath commanded it. It is not indifferent whether you will hear or no: He hath not given any exemption to any.