Singing of Psalms a Gospel-ordinance, or, A TreatiseSinging of Psalmes a Gospel-ordinance, or, A Treatise

Answ. That the godly Jews did reject the Samaritans from building with them, it was not out of moral consideration, as if it were unlawful for Heathens to contribute their assistance to the worship or Ordinances of God; but out of a ceremonial respect, because no Heathens or unclean persons might be allowed to come into the Temple of the Lord, Act. 21.28. 2 Chron. 23.19. But by the death of Christ the Partition wall of Ceremonies is broken down: and we may allow Heathens and profane persons to come into our holy Assemblies, 1 Cor. 14.24. which they would not admit. Certain it is, the godly Jews themselves did receive liberal contributions and oblations from the Kings of Persia, towards the building and maintenance of the Temple, Ezra 7.21. to 24. and Chap. 8.24. to 30. which was a moral acknowledgement of the honour due to the God of Israel, as well by Gentiles as Jews. If therefore the Jews would accept acknowledgement of moral homage and service from Heathens and profane persons to the God of Israel; why may not Christians accept from Pagans and profane persons, their acknowledgement of moral homage and service to our God, in singing forth his praises amongst us?

Answ. That the godly Jewes did reject the Samaritans from building with them, it was not out of morall consideration, as if it were unlawfull for Heathens to contribute their assistance to the worship or Ordinances of God; but out of a ceremoniall respect, because no Heathens or unclean persons might be allowed to come into the Temple of the Lord, Act. 21.28. 2 Chron. 23.19. But by the death of Christ the Partition wall of Ceremonies is broken downe: and wee may allow Heathens and prophane persons to come into our holy Assemblies, 1 Cor. 14.24. which they would not admit. Certain it is, the godly Jewes themselves did receive liberall contributions and oblations from the Kings of Persia, towards the building and maintenance of the Temple,