A93085:315
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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When David would know what to do; Truly saith he, my goodness extends not to thee; but to the Saints, in whom is all my delight; Oh therefore submit here; this conscience calls for, and Christ must have.
When David would know what to do; Truely saith he, my goodnesse extends not to thee; but to the Saints, in whom is all my delight; Oh therefore submit here; this conscience calls for, and Christ must have.
To conclude with a word for help here.
Means 1. Look to Gods Ordinances,1 not as they be in themselves; but as appointed of God, to communicate an almighty power of spirit to them that wait on the Lord in them. An almighty power must overcome, and go on conquering, and to conquer. How shall we have this by Gods Ordinances? Some more principal, as Word and Sacraments; some less. How shall we partake of this power in them? Look not on them in themselves, but as appointed and sanctified, and so as glorious. And there pray and wait, and look for the power; nay, believe you shall receive this power. As the waters of Jordan to Naaman; How did they cleanse? When he looked upon them without the command and promise, he despised them, and so found not the benefit of them, but afterward he found the benefit of them, when he washed seven times in attendance to the appointment of God. Brethren, it is but go and wash here. 1 Cor. 10.5.
Means 1. Look to Gods Ordinances,