A93085:209
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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These things I speak. 1. Because I see the Apostle in many of his epistles lays this charge on the people. Heb. 13.7, 17. 'tis twice repeated. 1. Lest Officers be sadded in their work that's heavy. 2. Lest it be unprofitable for you; you think to get this and that good by it, but it will be nothing in the conclusion.
These things I speak. 1. Because I see the Apostle in many of his epistles layes this charge on the people. Heb. 13.7, 17. 'tis twice repeated. 1. Lest Officers be sadded in their worke that's heavy. 2. Lest it be unprofitable for you; you think to get this and that good by it, but it will be nothing in the conclusion.
2 Because we lie under slander of many, and that godly, as if Elders in Churches were but only ciphers.
3. Because people begin to run to extremes, Elders taking all to themselves, and people taking all for themselves.
3. Because people begin to run to extreames, Elders taking all to themselves, and people taking all for themselves.