The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of ScotlandChurch of Scotland. General Assembly
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The Acts of the General Assemblies of the Church of Scotland
Church of Scotland. General Assembly
Ecclesiastical law -- Scotland; Scotland -- Church history -- 17th century
The cause and the dangers thereof being thus evidenced, unlesse men will
blot out of their hearts the love of Religion, and the Cause of GOD, and
cast of all care of their Countrey, Lawes, Liberties, and Estates, yea,
all naturall affection to the preservation of themselves, their Wives,
Children, and Friends, and whosoever is dearest to them under the Sun (all
these being in the visible danger of a present ruine and destruction) they
must now or never appear actively, each one stretching himself to, yea
beyond his power. It is not time to dally, nor go about the businesse by
halfes, nor by _almost_, but _altogether_ zealous: _Cursed be he that doth
the Work of the Lord negligently, or dealeth falsly in the Covenant of
God._ If we have been so forward to assist our Neighbour Kingdomes, shall
we neglect to defend our own? Or shall the Enemies of GOD be more active
against his Cause: than his People for it? GOD forbid. If the Work being
so far carried on, shall now mis-carry, and fail in our hands, our own
consciences shall condemne us, and posterity shall curse us: But if wee
stand stoutly and stedfastly to it, the _pleasure of the Lord shall
prosper in our hands, and all Generations shall call us blessed._
Let Ministers stir up others by free and faithful preaching, and by
admonishing every one of his duty, as there shall be occasion: And if it
shall be the lot of any of them to fall under the power of the Enemy, let
them through the strength of Christ, persevere in their integrity,
choosing affliction rather then sin, glorifying GOD, and not fearing what
Flesh can do unto them.
Let our Armies beware of ungodlinesse, and worldly lusts, living godly,
soberly, and righteously, avoiding all scandalous carriage, which may give
occasion to others to think the worse of their Cause and Covenant, and
remembring that the eyes of GOD, Angels, and Men are upon them: Finally,
renouncing all confidence in their own strength, skill, valour, and
number, and trusting only to the _God of the Armies of Israel_, who hath
fought, and will fight for them.
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