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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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A wholesome Caveat for a time of LIBERTY.
2 CHRON. 12.8. Nevertheless they shall be his servants, that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the Country.
2 CHRON. 12.8. Neverthelesse they shall be his servants, that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the Countrey.
The greatest part of this Chapter is spent in setting down that famous War which Shishak King of Egypt made against Rehoboam King of Judah.
THe greatest part of this Chapter is spent in setting down that famous Warre which Shishak King of Egypt made against Rehoboam King of Judah.
The cause of this War in regard of Shishak is not set down; probable conjectures there be: Jeroboam probably might be treacherous, who having a party in Egypt, lest Rehoboam should grow too great, together with some other pretended wrongs, might awaken this Bear from his den; but in regard of God, you may see