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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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1. The external kingdom or government of God by his Church, in the administration and execution, and subjection to the blessed Ordinances of God, wherein the power and Kingdom of Christ is seen, and thus, Dan. 2.44, 45. Dan. 7.27. If shall be given to the Saints of the most high, &c. Not to profane herds of beasts, or cages of unclean birds, but to the Saints of the most high, Whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all the Princes of the world shall subject themselves to this kingdom of Christ.
1. The externall kingdome or government of God by his Church, in the administration and execution, and subjection to the blessed Ordinances of God, wherein the power and Kingdome of Christ is seen, and thus, Dan. 2.44, 45. Dan. 7.27. If shall be given to the Saints of the most high, &c. Not to prophane herds of beasts, or cages of unclean birds, but to the Saints of the most high, Whose kingdome is an everlasting kingdome, and all the Princes of the world shall subject themselves to this kingdom of Christ.
This outward Kingdom Christ administereth amongst his people in this world: And this was part of the Lords government over his people herein, though various from our form now.
This outward Kingdome Christ administreth amongst his people in this world: And this was part of the Lords government over his people herein, though various from our forme now.