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An exposition of the prophecy of Hosea begun in divers lectures upon the first…An exposition of the prophesie of Hosea begun in divers lectures vpon the first…
An exposition of the prophecy of Hosea begun in divers lectures upon the first three chapters, at Michaels Cornhill, London / by Jer. Burroughs.An exposition of the prophesie of Hosea begun in divers lectures vpon the first three chapters, at Michaels Cornhill, London / by Jer. Burroughes.
London: printed for R. Dawlman, 1652
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It is true,1 that which they may take upon their consciences to be their duty, that they are bound to command, and they should sin against God if they did not command it, and require obedience to it; they must do it though never so many be offended. But in matters that they themselves acknowledge to be neither here nor there, either for Gods service or for the good of a Common-wealth, herein the rule bindeth them as well as others in regard of offences, to forbear.
It is true,1 that which they may take upon their consciences to be their duty, that they are bound to command, and they should sin against God if they did not command it, and require obedience to it; they must doe it though never so many be offended. But in matters that they themselves acknowledge to be neither here nor there, either for Gods service or for the good of a Common-wealth, herein the rule bindeth them as well as others in regard of offences, to forbear.
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2. Supposing this to be a real thing,1 we see that the Prophet must suffer much in his credit before men, only to be serviceable to God for a further expression of his mind.
2. Supposing this to be a reall thing,1 we see that the Prophet must suffer much in his credit before men, only to be serviceable to God for a further expression of his mind.
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