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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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Quest. 2. When is Christs Government cast off in respect of the supreme power? Answ.
Answ. Those that know the questions about the power of Princes and people, ⟨p. 114⟩especially revived in these last days; cannot but know the field is large, where now I am, I shall be wholly silent; unless I saw greater cause of speaking then I do and only point out two or three particulars to prevent such sins as stand next to the door; to break in upon this power.
Answ. Those that know the questions about the power of Princes and people, ⟨p. 114⟩especially revived in these last dayes; cannot but know the field is large, where now I am, I shall be wholly silent; unlesse I saw greater cause of speaking then I do and only point out two or three particulars to prevent such sins as stand next to the door; to break in upon this power.
1 When men cast off secretly dread, and fear, and reverence of the Majesty, Dominion and Sovereignty that God stamps upon authority; and so come to have low, mean thoughts of them, and contempt of them. It's true, none should be elected, but such as men can honour for some eminency or other, and that of God, seen in them. Able men fearing God, chief amongst the people; was the counsel of God by Jethro and Moses; but when they be Elected, now to despise them, and hence not to bow the knee, or stir the hat, and speak rudely before them; it's casting off, not only their power in sight of God; but the very root of it, which is honour: And hence in the 5th Commandment, all duties to them are comprehended under the word Honour. And who sees not but this is a sin, which is apt to attend the spirits of men in a place of liberty, and in our weak beginnings and day of small things? Reports are abroad, that no men or worth are respected; and hence the Country is neglected. I cannot say so after many thoughts; for I am persuaded