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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.
What is the End of an House? 'Tis to Dwell in; 'Tis a Dwelling-place. A Church is the Lords Dwelling-place. 'Tis an Habitation of God. We read, Rev 2 1▪ He walks there.
Finally; In an House there are various Vessels and Utensils And in a Church there are so too. We read, 2 Tim 2 20. In a great House, there are not only Vessels of Gold and of Silver, but also of Wood▪ and of Earth; and some to Honour, some to Dishonour. Godly and Sincere Persons in a Church, these are Vessels of Honour▪ Golden Vessels ▪ or, The Plate of the House. Wicked Persons, and the men of this World, are Vessels of Earth. Such as Dishonour God by Sin are Vessels of Dishonour God Save us from coming under such a Denomination▪
Finally; In an House there are various Vessels and Ʋtinsels And in a Church there are so too. We read, 2 Tim 2 20. In a great House, there are not only Vessels of Gold and of Silver, but also of Wood▪ and of Earth; and some to Honour, some to Dishonour. Godly and Sincere Persons in a Church, these are Vessels of Honour▪ Golden Vessels ▪ or, The Plate of the House. Wicked Persons, and the men of this World, are Vessels of Earth. Such as Dishonour God by Sin are Vessels of Dishonour God Save us from coming under such a Denomination▪
But, if a Church be an House ▪ I Suppose it will put us in mind. That Church Work is