A30242:768
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.
Thirdly, Antiquity, Custom, and tradition of Fathers. Austin complained much of this, Vah tibi flumen moris humani quis resistet? Our father worshipped here, saith the woman. That of Cyprian's is commended, Antiquas mihi Jesus Christ, and Christ said he was truth, not Custom, saith the Father. This Argument all Jews, Turks, and Heathens pleaded against the Christians.
Thirdly, Antiquity, Custom, and tradition of Fathers. Austin complained much of this, Vah tibi flumen moris humani quis resistet? Our father worshipped here, saith the woman. That of Cyprians is commended, Antiquas mihi Jesus Christ, and Christ said he was truth, not Custom, saith the Father. This Argument all Jews, Turks, and Heathens pleaded against the Christians.
Use of Instruction. How necessary is it to be well settled in this foundation of Gods worship? Oh, where shall we find a spiritual people, that delight in the simple, pure, and plain Institutions of Christ! That say, Hitherto I must go, and no further. That as the possessed party said, Paul I know, and Peter I know; but who are you? Thus, this worship I know, and that I know; but who brought in this? Who appointed this?
Ʋse of Instruction. How necessary is it to be well setled in this foundation of Gods worship? Oh, where shall we find a spiritual people, that delight in the simple, pure, and plain Institutions of Christ! That say, Hitherto I must go, and no further. That as the possessed party said, Paul I know, and Peter I know; but who are you? Thus, this worship I know, and that I know; but who brought in this? Who appointed this?
As a wise master-builder, I have laid the foundation, &c.