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The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In…
The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right ways of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]The temple opening. A particular church considered as a temple of the Lord. In a sermon preached on a a [sic] day, when such a church was gathered, and a pastor ordained. : Now published by that church, as a continual monitor of their duty, and for the more extensive benefit of others, who would be confirmed in the right wayes of the Lord. : [Three lines of quotations]
Boston: printed by B. Green for S. Phillips, 1709
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
But there is another Observation, unto which we are now to be invited. As the Universal Church is the Temple of GOD, So Every Particular Church is to be a Temple.
But there is another Observation, unto which we are now to be invited. As the Ʋniversal Church is the Temple of GOD, So Every Particular Church is to be a Temple.
There were Three Things of High Account, among the Ancient People of GOD; The City of Jerusalem; The Family of David; And, the Temple of the LORD. In the CHURCH of our Lord JESUS CHRIST, there is a bright Constellation of all those Glories meeting together. That CHURCH, which is the Body of them, that Love the Lord, and Hate Evil, and hope for Blessedness in the Heavenly World. Our ⟨p. 4⟩Apostle assures us, That this Church, is, The City of God; and▪ The Family of God; and, The Temple of God. And, Oh! who would not give himself up unto the Conduct of a Glorious CHRIST, that he may be brought into a Church of so great a Character!
Now, the Apostle having said, That the Universal Church is the Temple of God, presently says to the Church of Ephesus; You also are builded together. The Particular Church of Ephesus; the Congregational Church, was also a Temple.
Now, the Apostle having said, That the Ʋniversal Church is the Temple of God, presently sayes to the Church of Ephesus; You also are builded together. The Particular Church of Ephesus; the Congregational Church, was also a Temple.