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at the same time for the Christian's commemoration of Christ's sacrifice in the Sacrament of the Lord's-supper, and for the Table; or, as Dr. Young saith, page 23, As in Scripture, Baptism is called Circumcision. And that very rarely too.'

2. That the question of the manner of observing the Lord's-day, and what exercises of worship it must be spent in, and what diversions are lawful or unlawful, as also when the day beginneth, are not to be here meddled with in the beginning, but afterwards, when the Divine institution of the day itself is first sufficiently proved. Which is done as followeth :

Arg. 'That day which was separated to holy worship by the Holy Ghost, was separated to holy worship by God the Father and the Son. But the first day of the week was separated to holy worship by the Holy Ghost: therefore the first day of the week was separated to holy worship, by God the Father and the Son.'

The minor only needeth proof among Christians.

'That day which was separated to holy worship by the apostles, by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, was separated to holy worship by the Holy Ghost. But the first day of the week was separated to holy worship by the apostles, by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Therefore the first day of the week was separated to holy worship by the Holy Ghost.'

The minor which only needeth proof, is thus proved.

'That day which was separated to holy worship by the apostles who had the Holy Ghost promised them by Christ, and given them, to lead them into all truth, and to bring all its doctrines to their remembrance, and to teach the churches to do all his commands, and to feed, and guide, and order them, as his principal commissioned church-ministers, was separated to holy worship by the apostles by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost.

'But such is the first day of the week:

'Therefore the first day of the week is separated to holy worship by the apostles by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost.' I have five propositions now distinctly to be proved: four for the proof of the major, and one for the proof of the minor.

The first proposition is: 'That Christ commissioned his apostles as his principal church-ministers, to teach the churches all his doctrine, and deliver them all his commands and orders, and so to settle and guide the first churches.'

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The second proposition is, That Christ promised them his Spirit, to enable them to do what he had commissioned them to do, by leading them into all truth, and bringing his words and deeds to their remembrance, and by guiding them as his churches' guides.'

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The third proposition is, That Christ performed this promise, and gave his Spirit accordingly to his apostles, to enable them to all their commissioned work.'

The fourth proposition is, 'That the apostles did actually separate or appoint the first day of the week, for holy worship, especially in church-assemblies.'

The fifth proposition is, That this act of theirs was done by the guidance or inspiration of the Holy Ghost, which was given them.'

And when I have distinctly proved these five things, no sober understanding Christian can expect that I should prove any more, towards the proof of the question in hand, Whether the first day of the week he separated by God's institution for holy worship, especially in church-assemblies.

CHAPTER II.

PROP. 1. That Christ commissioned his Apostles, or his principal Church-Ministers, to teach the Churches all his Doctrine, and deliver them all his Commands and Orders, and so to settle and guide the first Churches.

THIS I prove, 1. By their commission itself: 2. By their performance with its proper seal: 3. By the consent of all the Christian world.

1. "He called to him his disciples, and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles. (Luke vi. 13.) Their first commission is recited Matt. x. at large.

"All authority is given me both in heaven and in earth: Go ye therefore and disciple all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the

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Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world; Amen.” (Matt. xxviii. 18-20.)

"Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you; as the Father hath sent me, even so send I you: and when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained." (John xx. 21.)

Even of the seventy it is said, "He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me.” (Luke x. 16.) And to the twelve, "He that receiveth you, receiveth me," &c. (Matt. x. 40.)

"Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom now I send thee, to open their eyes." (Acts xxvi. 17.) "For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received," &c. (1 Cor. xv. 3.)

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For I received of the Lord, that which also I delivered unto you." (1 Cor. xi. 23.)

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"Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God." (1 Cor. iv. 1, 2.) But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me, is not after man; for I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the Revelation of Jesus Christ." (Gal. i. 11, 12.)

"Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me--Feed my Lambs." (John xxi. 15-17.)

"I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven." (Matt. xvi. 19.)

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"As thou hast sent me into the world." (John xvii. 18; see John xiii. 16. 20.)

"Shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, that he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell." (Acts i. 24, 25.)

"Paul, an apostle, not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father." (Gal. i. 1.)

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After he through the Holy Ghost, had given command

ment to the apostles whom he had chosen; to whom also he presented himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God." (Acts ii. 2.)

"They continued stedfast in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship," &c. (Acts ii. 42.).

"He gave some apostles, some prophets," &c. (Eph. iv. 11-16.)

"First apostles, secondarily prophets," &c. " are all apostles?" &c. (1 Cor. xii. 28, 29.)

"Being built upon the foundation of the apostles," &c. (Ephes. ii. 20.)

"That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandments of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour." (2 Peter iii. 2.) "Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, &c. and he shall tell thee," &c. (Acts x. 5.)

They that will not take all this plain evidence of Scripture for a proof of this first proposition, I suppose would not be ever the more moved by it, if I should be so needlessly tedious, as to stay to fetch arguments from each text.

2. The apostles exercised such power as the proposition mentions, and God set to it the seal of miracles. Therefore such a power or office was given them by Christ.

The consequence is undeniable. The antecedent of this enthymeme is so plainly expressed in Scripture, that I am loath to take up much of my own or the reader's time, in proving so known a thing.

They founded the churches; they delivered them the doctrine and commands of Christ; they settled the churches, as to officers, orders, and discipline, according to Christ's commands and the Spirit's determinations: Thus they ordained the new office of deacons, and deaconesses or widows; and they ordained them elders in every church, or city, and they determined of church-controversies: and gave the church decrees, and delivered the will of Christ about the sacrament, church-assemblies, prophecyings, &c. (Acts ii.; xiv. 23; vi. 3, 4, &c.; 1 Tim. iii.; Titus i.; Acts xv.; 1 Cor. xi.; xiv., &c.)

3. That all Christians (save heretics) did acknowledge their power, and acquiesce in their decrees and conduct, being a matter of fact needs no other proof, than the

common history of former ages, and practice of this. Which are so well known, that I will not injure the reader by proving it.

CHAPTER III.

PROP. 2. Christ promised his Spirit to his Apostles, to enable them to do, what he had commissioned them to do, by leading them into all truth, and bringing his words and deeds to their remembrance, and by guiding them as his Church's Guides.

IN the Old Testament it is prophesied and promised, “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” (Jer. iii. 15.)

See all the texts that promise the pouring out of the Spirit, Isa. xliv. 3; Ezek. xxxvi. 27; xxxvii. 14; xxxix. 29; Joel ii. 28, 29; which were principally fulfilled on the apostles.

"And behold I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." (Luke xxiv. 49.)

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But when the Advocate is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, he shall testify of me and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning." (John xv. 26, 27.)

"It is expedient for you, that I go away; for if I go not away; the Advocate will not come unto you: but if I depart, I will send him unto you. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. For he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; and he shall shew you things to come. He shall glorify me; for he shall receive of mine. Therefore said I that he shall take of mine, and shew it unto you." (John xvi. 7. 12-15.)

"I have given to them the words which thou gavest me, and they have received them. Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, so have I sent them also into the world; and for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth." (John xvii. 8. 17, 18.)

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