A93085:392
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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Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
G. GOD to be justified in his judgements. pag. 3 Not to be subject to God, is to make God subject to our lusts. p. 4, 5 God will not serve mens lusts. p. 6 Casting off the Lords Government, brings bondage. p. 4, 5 Gods Government over his people, twofold outward and inward. p. 7, 8 ⟨image 109⟩Gods external Government, either in Church or Common-wealth. p. 9 To be under Christs Government, the sweetest Liberty: p. 18 When the Government of Christ is cast off. p. 30 Wherein the inward Government of Christ consists. p. 31, &c. Motives to come under Christs Government. p. 143 Difference between Christs Government and others. See Difference.
H. Our Happiness to be placed in closing with the Word. pag. 191 A man may Hear the Word, and not hear God speaking it. p. 156. and why. p. 159 Why the Saints find such alterations in themselves when they Hear the Word. p. 161, 162 How to know whether we have Heard the Lords voice in the Word. p. 165. to 170. Whether a man may not Hear the Lord speak, and yet not feel the efficacy thereof, p. 173 Rest not in outward Hearing. p. 187 How to Hear the Word effectually. ibid. —Come to Hear, mourning under the sense of infirmities. p. 188 —To Hear God speaking in the word. p. 189
H. OƲr Happinesse to be placed in closing with the Word. pag. 191 A man may Hear the Word, and not hear God speaking it. p. 156. and why. p. 159 Why the Saints finde such alterations in themselves when they Hear the Word. p. 161, 162 How to know whether we have Heard the Lords voice in the Word. p. 165. to 170. Whether a man may not Hear the Lord speak, and yet not feel the efficacy thereof, p. 173 Rest not in outward Hearing. p. 187 How to Hear the Word effectually. ibid. —Come to Hear, mourning under the sense of infirmities. p. 188 —To Hear God speaking in the word. p. 189