A93085:193
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve…
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shepherd, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michel pastor of the said church in New England.Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shephard, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michell pastor of the said church in New England.
London: printed for John Rothwell, 1652
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So in the power of the Keys in opening and shutting out Members; they have tried and proved such a one; if they sin, as they may, then give them reasons; but if not, they are bound to submit. And that not as unto other Christians, but as unto an Ordinance, stamped with an authority of God upon them; indeed they are not to do any ⟨p. 104⟩such thing without the presence, consent, and judiciary power of the Church; and the Church may not submit to what Elders propose to be Christs mind; but then they cast off the Lords power, which they are to answer for another day. 1 Cor. 12 28. they are called Governors. Now as a Ruler of a Ship is to order it, though a King be in it, over him in that respect, and the King is to be guided by him whiles he guides it right; but if not, the King hath power over him, to command others to take the place, or cast him overboard.
So in the power of the Keys in opening and shutting out Members; they have tried and proved such a one; if they sin, as they may, then give them reasons; but if not, they are bound to submit. And that not as unto other Christians, but as unto an Ordinance, stampt with an authority of God upon them; indeed they are not to do any ⟨p. 104⟩such thing without the presence, consent, and judiciary power of the Church; and the Church may not submit to what Elders propose to be Christs minde; but then they cast off the Lords power, which they are to answer for another day. 1 Cor. 12 28. they are called Governours. Now as a Ruler of a Ship is to order it, though a King be in it, over him in that respect, and the King is to be guided by him whiles he guides it right; but if not, the King hath power over him, to command others to take the place, or cast him overboard.