A93085:295
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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Take therefore that example to imitate, in Acts 9.31. Having rest, they were edified: if we be not so, truly, as none have the like liberties; so no bondage so sad, no where such poverty, no where such anguish of conscience, no where such spirit and ⟨p. 143⟩power of sin, no where such sad anger; if in practice we be unthankful, or can mouth and speak against long Sermons, and against the Country and Christians, or in hearts undervalue them; and when you see Indians rise, Brambles, Abimelechs and Shebnas raised, &c. then know this is for abuse of liberty.
Take therefore that example to imitate, in Acts 9.31. Having rest, they were edified: if we be not so, truly, as none have the like liberties; so no bondage so sad, no where such poverty, no where such anguish of conscience, no where such spirit and ⟨p. 143⟩power of sin, no where such sad anger; if in practice we be unthankful, or can mouth and speak against long Sermons, and against the Countrey and Christians, or in hearts undervalue them; and when you see Indians rise, Brambles, Abimelechs and Shebnas raised, &c. then know this is for abuse of liberty.
Use 7. Of exhortation to come under Christs Government, Use 7 and be in his service; lest ye come to know the difference between it and some other by experience.
Ʋse 7. Of exhortation to come under Christs Government, Ʋse 7 and be in his service; lest ye come to know the difference between it and some other by experience.