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That the Gospel made known in the Word might the better be propagated in several Nations: reports of others would not so easily have been believed as the Writings of the Prophets and Apostles themselves, unto whom the word was revealed. 3. That there might be in the Church a standing Rule for Faith and life, according to which all Doctrines might be examined, and all actions might be ordered; and by consequence, that corrupt Principles, and corrupt Practices might be prevented, which the minds and hearts of men are very prone unto, and would have the more seeming pretence for, were there not express Scripture against both, To the Law and to the Testimonies, if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"vincent1673","id":"2","url":"/api/v1/documents/vincent1673/entries/2","segments":[{"text":"The Light which is in men without the Scripture, is not to be used for our Rule, 1. Because whatever Light any pretend unto without the Word, is but darkness, in which whosoever walketh, he must needs stumble and fall into the ditch, To the Law, and to the Testimonies, if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"henry1703","id":"2","url":"/api/v1/documents/henry1703/entries/2","segments":[{"text":"Yes. We must have Recourse to the Law, and to the Testimony,","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"henry1703","id":"2","url":"/api/v1/documents/henry1703/entries/2","segments":[{"text":"Yes. If they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no Light in them,","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"beddome1752","id":"3","url":"/api/v1/documents/beddome1752/entries/3","segments":[{"text":"To the law and to the testimony,","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"dickson1684","id":"1","url":"/api/v1/documents/dickson1684/entries/1","segments":[{"text":"(6.) Because, we must betake our selves in the whole of Religion to the Law, and to the Testimony,","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"dickson1684","id":"1","url":"/api/v1/documents/dickson1684/entries/1","segments":[{"text":"(1) Because, God commands all men, to go to the Law, and to the Testimony, in doubtful matters,","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"dickson1684","id":"16","url":"/api/v1/documents/dickson1684/entries/16","segments":[{"text":"(5) Because, the Law of God, is the perfect Rule and Square of good works; To the Law, and to the Testimony: if they speak not according to this Word, it is, because there is no light in them;","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"dickson1684","id":"20","url":"/api/v1/documents/dickson1684/entries/20","segments":[{"text":"Yes.","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"dickson1684","id":"20","url":"/api/v1/documents/dickson1684/entries/20","segments":[{"text":"(2) Because, all things must be examined, and proven by the Rule of the Word;","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]},{"document":"dickson1684","id":"21","url":"/api/v1/documents/dickson1684/entries/21","segments":[{"text":"who continued steadfastly in the Apostles doctrine. (5) Because, the word of God, is the perfect Rule of life and manners. And all Spirits, are to be tried by it;","proofs":["Isaiah 8:20"]}]}]}