A recovery from apostacy Set out in a sermon preached in Stepny Church neere London at the receiving of a penitent renegado into the Church, Octob. 21. 1638. By William Gouge D.D. and min. in Black-Friers London Herein is the history of the surprizall and admirable escape of the said penitent.
Set forth in a Sermon Preached in Stepny Church at the receiving of a Penitent Renegado into the Church. LVKE 15.31. NONLATINALPHABET. He was lost, and is found.
Set forth in a Sermon Preached in Stepney Church At the receiving of a Penitent Renegado into the Church. LUKE 15.31.. He was lost, and is found.
wherefore that you may the better discerne how pertinent this Text is for this present Assembly, I will as distinctly and succinctly as I can relate the speciall occasion thereof.
Wherefore that you may the better discern how pertinent this Text is for this present Assembly, I will as distinctly and succinctly as I can relate the special occasion thereof.
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THis Penitent heere before you, Vincent Iukes by name, is an English man, borne in Shropshiere, and in the seventeenth yeare of his age was bound apprentice to a Cooke in Ratlife of this Parish.
THis Penitent Here before you, Vincent Iukes by name, is an English man, born in Shropshiere, and in the seventeenth year of his age was bound apprentice to a Cook in Ratlife of this Parish.
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and after a dangerous sight, wherein seven were slaine and about twenty more wounded and maimed, hee with three and thirty more were carried to Argier, where, within foure daies after their arrivall, they were sold for slaves in the Market place.
and After a dangerous sighed, wherein seven were slain and about twenty more wounded and maimed, he with three and thirty more were carried to Algiers, where, within foure days After their arrival, they were sold for slaves in the Market place.
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and by daily threatnings and soare beatings forced him to renounce his Christian Religion, denie Christ, acknowledge Mahomet to bee a great Prophet, and in testimony thereof to bee circumcised and to conforme himselfe to the Turkish rites, and attire.
and by daily threatenings and soar beatings forced him to renounce his Christian Religion, deny christ, acknowledge Mahomet to be a great Prophet, and in testimony thereof to be circumcised and to conform himself to the Turkish Rites, and attire.
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All these things thus accomplished, the Negro sold him to a Grecian, who was also a Mahometan. This Grecian put him for a Souldier into a Turkish ship, which went forth upon spoile.
All these things thus accomplished, the Negro sold him to a Grecian, who was also a Mahometan. This Grecian put him for a Soldier into a Turkish ship, which went forth upon spoil.
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In that ship were two English Christians and a Flemming Circumcised as himselfe, with twenty native Turks. The two Christians and two Renegadoes being together in the sterridge, espied five of the Turks alone together below board:
In that ship were two English Christians and a Fleming Circumcised as himself, with twenty native Turks. The two Christians and two Renegades being together in the sterridge, espied five of the Turks alone together below board:
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Thus a full conquest being got over all those Turks they sailed to S. Lucas in Spaine, where the Conquerours sold the ten living Turks, the ship and all that was in her for six hundred pounds, which they devided among themselves,
Thus a full conquest being god over all those Turks they sailed to S. Lucas in Spain, where the Conquerors sold the ten living Turks, the ship and all that was in her for six hundred pounds, which they divided among themselves,
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and abode among the Spaniards. This Penitent bearing more love to his native Country and reformed Religion in which hee had beene brought up, refused to abide in Spaine, but tooke his first opportunity of comming for England in the Centurian the last of Aprill. Hee had not beene long in England before hee put to Sea againe for Greeneland. In which voyage hee professeth that hee was much troubled night and day,
and Abided among the Spanish. This Penitent bearing more love to his native Country and reformed Religion in which he had been brought up, refused to abide in Spain, but took his First opportunity of coming for England in the Centurion the last of April. He had not been long in England before he put to Sea again for Greeneland. In which voyage he Professes that he was much troubled night and day,
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At the performance whereof this duty of preaching the Word was enjoyned to mee: Which in obedience to Authority, and with hope in GODS assistance I have undertaken.
At the performance whereof this duty of preaching the Word was enjoined to me: Which in Obedience to authority, and with hope in GOD'S assistance I have undertaken.
YEe have here the Catastrophe or sweet close of a Parabolicall History, or Historicall Parable, which is full of trouble and confusion throughout the greatest part of it,
Ye have Here the Catastrophe or sweet close of a Parabolical History, or Historical Parable, which is full of trouble and confusion throughout the greatest part of it,
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Into the Church did he returne: And most of the memorable matters therein related, are related as performed in the Church. The Persons mentioned therein are,
Into the Church did he return: And most of the memorable matters therein related, Are related as performed in the Church. The Persons mentioned therein Are,
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1. God himselfe, represented under the title of a Father, ver. 20. 2. A Penitent Apostate, and a justic•ary Professour, set out under two Brothers, ver. 11, 29, •1.
1. God himself, represented under the title of a Father, ver. 20. 2. A Penitent Apostate, and a justic•ary Professor, Set out under two Brother's, ver. 11, 29, •1.
3. Lewd tempters and inciters to evill, implied under the Harlots which the elder brother mentioneth, ver 30. 4. A covetous worldling that takes advantage from a distressed mans necessity to put him to a base worke, not allowing competent food, He is here stiled a Citizen, ver. •5.
3. Lewd tempters and inciters to evil, implied under the Harlots which the elder brother mentioneth, for 30. 4. A covetous worldling that Takes advantage from a distressed men necessity to put him to a base work, not allowing competent food, He is Here styled a Citizen, ver. •5.
6. Obedient Servants, who readily performed what their Master commanded about a welcome intertainement of his Sonne, ver, 22, 23. 7. Sympathizing Friends, who rejoyced with the joyfull Father, comprised under these words, They began to be merry: ver.
6. Obedient Servants, who readily performed what their Master commanded about a welcome entertainment of his Son, for, 22, 23. 7. Sympathizing Friends, who rejoiced with the joyful Father, comprised under these words, They began to be merry: ver.
24. and further implied by the musick and dancing mentioned, ver. 24. Most of the forementioned Persons are brought in performing severall parts. The distinct parts are five.
24. and further implied by the music and dancing mentioned, ver. 24. Most of the forementioned Persons Are brought in performing several parts. The distinct parts Are five.
1. In the first, the younger Sonne obtaines his portion of his Fa•her, and riotously spends it, ver. 12.13. 2. In the second, the Prodigall being brought to extreame want, is forced to seeke service of an hard master:
1. In the First, the younger Son obtains his portion of his Fa•her, and riotously spends it, ver. 12.13. 2. In the second, the Prodigal being brought to extreme want, is forced to seek service of an hard master:
under whom he was put to a base worke: and yet for his paines had not enough to sustaine nature, ver. 14, 15, 16. 3. In the third, the said Prodigall is brought to himselfe, and to thinke of his Father:
under whom he was put to a base work: and yet for his pains had not enough to sustain nature, ver. 14, 15, 16. 3. In the third, the said Prodigal is brought to himself, and to think of his Father:
4. In the fourth, his Father with all the cheerefull and joyfull expressions that he can, brings him to his house, clothes him with the best robe, feasts him,
4. In the fourth, his Father with all the cheerful and joyful expressions that he can, brings him to his house, clothes him with the best robe, feasts him,
and cheares him with musick and dancing, ver. 22, 23, 24. 5. In the fifth, the elder Brother hearing the melodie, and enquiring after the cause, enviously expostulates the case with his Father:
and cheers him with music and dancing, ver. 22, 23, 24. 5. In the fifth, the elder Brother hearing the melody, and inquiring After the cause, enviously expostulates the case with his Father:
But having by the forenamed generalls brought you along from the beginning of the Parable to the last clause thereof, my purpose is to hold close to this close, He was lost, and is found.
But having by the forenamed generals brought you along from the beginning of the Parable to the last clause thereof, my purpose is to hold close to this close, He was lost, and is found.
He is found. By sight and sence of his sinne, by an humble acknowledgement thereof, and by returning to his Fathershouse, he shewed himselfe a true Penitent:
He is found. By sighed and sense of his sin, by an humble acknowledgement thereof, and by returning to his Fathershouse, he showed himself a true Penitent:
Thus he is here set out unto us, not in that condition which the Prophet describeth in these words, When the righteous turneth away from his righteousnesse,
Thus he is Here Set out unto us, not in that condition which the Prophet Describeth in these words, When the righteous turns away from his righteousness,
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and committeth iniquity, and doth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doth, shall he live? All his righteousnesse that he hath done shall not be mentioned.
and Committeth iniquity, and does according to all the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned.
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But he is set out in a more blessed condition, which the same Prophet thus describeth, If the wicked will turne from all his sinnes that he hath committed,
But he is Set out in a more blessed condition, which the same Prophet thus Describeth, If the wicked will turn from all his Sins that he hath committed,
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If the termes of my Text had beene thus changed, He was found, and is lost, it had beene more miserable then, fuimus Troes, wee were a flourishing people:
If the terms of my Text had been thus changed, He was found, and is lost, it had been more miserable then, fuimus Troes, we were a flourishing people:
or then, NONLATINALPHABET Aeca the title and first word of Ieremiahs Lamentations, HOVV? How doth the Citie sit solitary that was full of people? In such a case, miserum est fuisse, it is a miserable thing to have beene:
or then, Aeca the title and First word of Jeremiah's Lamentations, HOW? How does the city fit solitary that was full of people? In such a case, miserum est Fuisse, it is a miserable thing to have been:
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But as the parts of the Proposition stand in my Text, He was lost, and is found, meminisse juvabit, it will be a comfort to consider that such and such a woefull estate is altered:
But as the parts of the Proposition stand in my Text, He was lost, and is found, Meminisse juvabit, it will be a Comfort to Consider that such and such a woeful estate is altered:
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To shew that such a passage from the worse to the better is remarkable, and not to be forgotten, the Apostle adviseth the converted Gentiles to remember it Remember that yee being in time passed Gentiles in the flesh:
To show that such a passage from the Worse to the better is remarkable, and not to be forgotten, the Apostle adviseth the converted Gentiles to Remember it remember that ye being in time passed Gentiles in the Flesh:
and fast-holding his Christian faith, is (to use the Apostles phrase, (1 Cor. 7.22.) the Lords freeman. Therfore not lost. He that endureth whatsoever the cruellest persecutor can inflict upon him for Christs sake, is blessed, Mat. 5.11. Therefore not lost.
and fast-holding his Christian faith, is (to use the Apostles phrase, (1 Cor. 7.22.) the lords freeman. Therefore not lost. He that Endureth whatsoever the Cruellest persecutor can inflict upon him for Christ sake, is blessed, Mathew 5.11. Therefore not lost.
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Had he not yeelded to those evidences of a Renegado, but that per force they had been put upon him, he had not beene lost. If per force he had beene circumcised,
Had he not yielded to those evidences of a Renegado, but that per force they had been put upon him, he had not been lost. If per force he had been circumcised,
and other Turkish attire upon his body, he had not thereupon beene lost. In this case circumcision it selfe as it availeth nothing, so it doth no hurt.
and other Turkish attire upon his body, he had not thereupon been lost. In this case circumcision it self as it availeth nothing, so it does not hurt.
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Circumcision was of old, before Christ was exhibited, an honourable Cognizance wherby Gods people were distinguished from such as were extranei, out of the covenant and in contempt called uncircumcised (1 Sam. 14.6. and 17.26, 36. Ephes. 2.11.) But by Christ, who pulled downe the partition wall beetwixt Iew and Gentile, was that, (as other rites of that use, which were also Types of the Messiah to come) utterly abolished.
Circumcision was of old, before christ was exhibited, an honourable Cognizance whereby God's people were distinguished from such as were Extranei, out of the Covenant and in contempt called uncircumcised (1 Sam. 14.6. and 17.26, 36. Ephesians 2.11.) But by christ, who pulled down the partition wall betwixt Iew and Gentile, was that, (as other Rites of that use, which were also Types of the Messiah to come) utterly abolished.
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Now because Christians, on these and other weighty grounds, utterly reject Circumcision, Iewes, Turkes, and other adversaries of the Christian faith, are not onely circumcised themselves,
Now Because Christians, on these and other weighty grounds, utterly reject Circumcision, Iewes, Turkes, and other Adversaries of the Christian faith, Are not only circumcised themselves,
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For the Commissioner, when he discerned that by inflicting torments he nought prevailed, but was vanquished, he turned himselfe to a more divelish plot;
For the Commissioner, when he discerned that by inflicting torments he nought prevailed, but was vanquished, he turned himself to a more devilish plot;
for understanding how much Origen was addicted to preserve the chastity of his body, hee brought him to the Idols altar where a filthy Black-more was placed,
for understanding how much Origen was addicted to preserve the chastity of his body, he brought him to the Idols altar where a filthy Blackmore was placed,
and threatned, that, if he would not offer incense on that altar the Black-more should defile his body, which filthinesse to prevent, he offered the incense.
and threatened, that, if he would not offer incense on that altar the Blackmore should defile his body, which filthiness to prevent, he offered the incense.
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Though these were sure evidences of his freedome from Turkish slavery, yet not so of his freedome from a farre worse slavery under sinne and Satan, whereunto he subjected himselfe,
Though these were sure evidences of his freedom from Turkish slavery, yet not so of his freedom from a Far Worse slavery under sin and Satan, whereunto he subjected himself,
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and yet further, when he willingly subjected himselfe to the discipline of our Church, and manifested his willingnesse to undergoe any pennance that shee should enjoyne:
and yet further, when he willingly subjected himself to the discipline of our Church, and manifested his willingness to undergo any penance that she should enjoin:
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Where, of old, times of penitency were appointed by the Governours of the Church, that satisfaction might be given to the Church, in which remission of sins is granted.
Where, of old, times of Penitency were appointed by the Governors of the Church, that satisfaction might be given to the Church, in which remission of Sins is granted.
Now that after the just censure of excommunication for his Apostasie, upon his humble confession and hearty repentance (as we hope) he is here this day received into the bosome of the Church,
Now that After the just censure of excommunication for his Apostasy, upon his humble Confessi and hearty Repentance (as we hope) he is Here this day received into the bosom of the Church,
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but not in the case wherein he is, found. I feare there are some that have played Renegadoes, and as an evidence thereof, are circumcised. Let such know (whether they heare me themselves,
but not in the case wherein he is, found. I Fear there Are Some that have played Renegades, and as an evidence thereof, Are circumcised. Let such know (whither they hear me themselves,
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and concealing their sinne from the Governours thereof, and that without just satisfaction which ought to be publikely given for an offence so scandalous as theirs is, they can never find such peace in their conscience as this Penitent may.
and concealing their sin from the Governors thereof, and that without just satisfaction which ought to be publicly given for an offence so scandalous as theirs is, they can never find such peace in their conscience as this Penitent may.
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True Penitents, which by notorious sinnes have dishonoured their profession, scandalized the Church, and given matter of insultation to the enemies of true Religion, will not bee ashamed to make open confession of their sinne,
True Penitents, which by notorious Sins have dishonoured their profession, scandalized the Church, and given matter of insultation to the enemies of true Religion, will not be ashamed to make open Confessi of their sin,
They of Iaakobs house who had taken with them strange gods, brought them to Iaakob, and their idolatrous earings too ( Gen. 35.4.) which was a reall confession of their sinne,
They of Iaakobs house who had taken with them strange God's, brought them to Jacob, and their idolatrous earings too (Gen. 35.4.) which was a real Confessi of their sin,
It is probable that he was the rather enduced to make this confession, because Ioshua had told him, that thereby he should give glory to the Lord God of Israel in the verse immediately before:
It is probable that he was the rather induced to make this Confessi, Because Ioshua had told him, that thereby he should give glory to the Lord God of Israel in the verse immediately before:
The Israelites having cast off the Government of the Lord by Judges, being convinced of their sinne, make this open confession thereof, Wee have added unto all other our sins this evill, 1 Sam. 12.19.
The Israelites having cast off the Government of the Lord by Judges, being convinced of their sin, make this open Confessi thereof, we have added unto all other our Sins this evil, 1 Sam. 12.19.
The Iewes after the captivity having married strange wives (which was against the Law, Deut. 7.3.) openly and penitently thus confesse their sinne, VVee have trespassed against our God,
The Iewes After the captivity having married strange wives (which was against the Law, Deuteronomy 7.3.) openly and penitently thus confess their sin, We have trespassed against our God,
and have taken strange wives, Ezra 10.2. David, though a King, having committed scandalous sinnes, contents not himselfe with a private confession thereof to the Prophet Nathan (2 Sam. 12.13.) But by a Penitentiary Psalme maketh open and publicke confession thereof to the whole Church, Psalme 51.1. To like purpose tends the second booke of Salomon, stiled Ecclesiastes. The Hebrewes say that this booke is an evidence of Salomons repentance:
and have taken strange wives, Ezra 10.2. David, though a King, having committed scandalous Sins, contents not himself with a private Confessi thereof to the Prophet Nathan (2 Sam. 12.13.) But by a Penitentiary Psalm makes open and public Confessi thereof to the Whole Church, Psalm 51.1. To like purpose tends the second book of Solomon, styled Ecclesiastes. The Hebrews say that this book is an evidence of Solomon's Repentance:
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It is noted ( Acts. 19.18, 19.) as a fruit of true faith that many that beleeved, came, namely openly and publickly, and confessed and shewed their deeds.
It is noted (Acts. 19.18, 19.) as a fruit of true faith that many that believed, Come, namely openly and publicly, and confessed and showed their Deeds.
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Among these were many also of them who used curious arts (that is magicall and diabolicall arts) brought their bookes together and burnt them, before all men: that is openly and publickly.
Among these were many also of them who used curious arts (that is magical and diabolical arts) brought their books together and burned them, before all men: that is openly and publicly.
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Philip who of Roman Emperours was the first Christian, desiring to be admitted into the Christian Church, stood in the place where penitents were wont to stand,
Philip who of Roman emperors was the First Christian, desiring to be admitted into the Christian Church, stood in the place where penitents were wont to stand,
Many other particulars might here be reckoned up of such as of old in the times of persecution having renounced the Christian Faith, upon touch of conscience made publike confession of their Apostacy, and were thereupon admitted againe into the Christian Church.
Many other particulars might Here be reckoned up of such as of old in the times of persecution having renounced the Christian Faith, upon touch of conscience made public Confessi of their Apostasy, and were thereupon admitted again into the Christian Church.
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From those primitive times of the Christian Church even to these our dayes, they who after their revolt from the Faith, have beene thorowly touched in conscience for their sinne, have not unwillingly made recantations,
From those primitive times of the Christian Church even to these our days, they who After their revolt from the Faith, have been thoroughly touched in conscience for their sin, have not unwillingly made recantations,
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Indeed the ancient Discipline of the Church about receiving such as had Apostatised from her, into her bosome againe, was more austere, then now it is:
Indeed the ancient Discipline of the Church about receiving such as had Apostatized from her, into her bosom again, was more austere, then now it is:
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The rather because of the Novatians, who would not communicate with them, who had denied the faith in the persecution of Decius, and afterwards repenting turned to the same faith againe.
The rather Because of the Novatians, who would not communicate with them, who had denied the faith in the persecution of Decius, and afterwards repenting turned to the same faith again.
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and yet without any publicke confession or satisfaction intrude into the Church, and thrust your selves in among the guests which are invited to the Lords Table, Ye draw a skin over a festring wound:
and yet without any public Confessi or satisfaction intrude into the Church, and thrust your selves in among the guests which Are invited to the lords Table, You draw a skin over a festering wound:
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Yee make the Lord to expostulate the case with you, and to say unto you, How came ye hither not having a wedding garment? This is the doome denounced against such ( Math. 22.13.) Binde them hand and foot,
Ye make the Lord to expostulate the case with you, and to say unto you, How Come you hither not having a wedding garment? This is the doom denounced against such (Math. 22.13.) Bind them hand and foot,
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I wot well, that it were farre better for you to stand as humble Penitents in a Christian Congregation on earth, humbly confessing your sinnes and graciously receiving absolution of them,
I wot well, that it were Far better for you to stand as humble Penitents in a Christian Congregation on earth, humbly confessing your Sins and graciously receiving absolution of them,
But this Penitent here before us by his humble submission to the Churches order, and penitent confession of his heighnous sinne in the midst of this great Congregation, apparently sheweth, that as formerly he was not ashamed to deny Christ,
But this Penitent Here before us by his humble submission to the Churches order, and penitent Confessi of his heighnous sin in the midst of this great Congregation, apparently shows, that as formerly he was not ashamed to deny christ,
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2. The advantage of Penitency intended under this word FOVND, which giveth us further to understand that Penitency restoreth to salvation. Of these in order.
2. The advantage of penitency intended under this word FOUND, which gives us further to understand that penitency restoreth to salvation. Of these in order.
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So much is intended under this phrase NONLATINALPHABET (Heb. 10.39.) a withdrawing or drawing backe unto perdition. The with-drawing whereof he speaketh is from the profession of the true Faith, an Apostasy from it.
So much is intended under this phrase (Hebrew 10.39.) a withdrawing or drawing back unto perdition. The withdrawing whereof he speaks is from the profession of the true Faith, an Apostasy from it.
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Now by adding this inference ( unto perdition) to that sinne of drawing backe, he plainely sheweth that Apostacy implungeth into perdition. In this respect that notorious Apostate Iudas is, by him that well knew what was his due, stiled, the sonne of perdition, Iohn 17.12. Christ foreseeing that he would fall away, and proove an Apostate, in relation thereunto termes him a sonne of perdition, that is a man that would implunge him selfe into eternall destruction.
Now by adding this Inference (unto perdition) to that sin of drawing back, he plainly shows that Apostasy implungeth into perdition. In this respect that notorious Apostate Iudas is, by him that well knew what was his due, styled, the son of perdition, John 17.12. christ Foreseeing that he would fallen away, and prove an Apostate, in Relation thereunto terms him a son of perdition, that is a man that would implunge him self into Eternal destruction.
S. Peter in setting downe this point, notes out the true ground and reason therof in these words, Denying the Lord that bought them, they bring upon thems•lves swift destruction, 2 Pet. 2.1. By the Lord that bought them, hee meanes the Lord Jesus Christ.
S. Peter in setting down this point, notes out the true ground and reason thereof in these words, Denying the Lord that bought them, they bring upon thems•lves swift destruction, 2 Pet. 2.1. By the Lord that bought them, he means the Lord jesus christ.
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For there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby wee must be saved. Act. 4.12. They who deny him by whom alone salvation is to be had must needs bring destruction upon themselves.
For there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. Act. 4.12. They who deny him by whom alone salvation is to be had must needs bring destruction upon themselves.
There is another like to this, noted by the Apostle ( Hebr. 10.25.) they forsake and desert the assembling of Saints together, that is, the Church of God, the Communion of Saints.
There is Another like to this, noted by the Apostle (Hebrew 10.25.) they forsake and desert the assembling of Saints together, that is, the Church of God, the Communion of Saints.
Where the Apostle saith ( Eph. 5.23.) He is the Saviour of the body, he meanes it exclusively, of none but of those who appertaine to the body, and are members therof.
Where the Apostle Says (Ephesians 5.23.) He is the Saviour of the body, he means it exclusively, of none but of those who appertain to the body, and Are members thereof.
Apostates therefore, by deserting the Church implunge themselves into Perdition: and remaine as children of Perdition, even as persons lost, while they continue Apostates.
Apostates Therefore, by deserting the Church implunge themselves into Perdition: and remain as children of Perdition, even as Persons lost, while they continue Apostates.
Hereby take notice of the wretched disposition, and woefull condition of Renegadoes: who cast themselves out of the true Church, renounce their Christian Faith,
Hereby take notice of the wretched disposition, and woeful condition of Renegades: who cast themselves out of the true Church, renounce their Christian Faith,
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What, what is then in this wide world that can countervaile such a losse? Or what can stand him in any steed that is lost? Can wealth? Can honour? Can liberty? Can life it selfe?
What, what is then in this wide world that can countervail such a loss? Or what can stand him in any steed that is lost? Can wealth? Can honour? Can liberty? Can life it self?
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But the wealth lost by Apostacy, is, as the Apostle sets it downe ( Heb. 10.34.) NONLATINALPHABET a solid substance: and that NONLATINALPHABET much better then this world can affoord.
But the wealth lost by Apostasy, is, as the Apostle sets it down (Hebrew 10.34.) a solid substance: and that much better then this world can afford.
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but the honour lost by Apostacy, is a Royall Priesthood, a Crowne, a Crowne of life, an incorruptible Crowne of glory, a Kingdome, an heavenly Kingdome, an everlasting Kingdome. This is the honour that belongs to such as pers•vere in the faith;
but the honour lost by Apostasy, is a Royal Priesthood, a Crown, a Crown of life, an incorruptible Crown of glory, a Kingdom, an heavenly Kingdom, an everlasting Kingdom. This is the honour that belongs to such as pers•vere in the faith;
3. The liberty attained by leaving the true Christian Chur•h, may be some externall, temporary freedome from prison, from chaines, from gallies, from bondage and slaverie under cruell men.
3. The liberty attained by leaving the true Christian Chur•h, may be Some external, temporary freedom from prison, from chains, from galleys, from bondage and slavery under cruel men.
Is the rage of man more to be feared then the wrath of God? chaines of iron more then the bonds of the law? Bondage under Turkes more then slavery under Satan, whose worke which he enjoynes is villany;
Is the rage of man more to be feared then the wrath of God? chains of iron more then the bonds of the law? Bondage under Turks more then slavery under Satan, whose work which he enjoins is villainy;
whose wages, which he gives is damnation? are blowes and stripes on the body, more then gawles and wounds of conscience? The anguish of a tormenting conscience is much more intolerable then of scourges, whips, bastenadoes, strapadoes, racks,
whose wages, which he gives is damnation? Are blows and stripes on the body, more then gawles and wounds of conscience? The anguish of a tormenting conscience is much more intolerable then of scourges, whips, bastenadoes, strappadoes, racks,
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What the Poet said of envie, may be applied to a guilty conscience, — Siculi non invenere Tyranni Tormentum majus — Ne're did the fiercest tyrant Invent a greater torment.
What the Poet said of envy, may be applied to a guilty conscience, — Siculi non invenere Tyranni Tormentum Majus — Never did the Fiercest tyrant Invent a greater torment.
A restlesse conscience, though for the time it be even an intolerable burden, yet may it proove a meanes to bring the tortured soule to deepe humiliation for his sinne, to sound repentance, to an earnest desire of pardon,
A restless conscience, though for the time it be even an intolerable burden, yet may it prove a means to bring the tortured soul to deep humiliation for his sin, to found Repentance, to an earnest desire of pardon,
and thereupon be pacified, and quieted, as his was, who came trembling and fell downe before Paul and Silas, and sa•d, Sirs, what shall I doe to be saved? B•t a sencelesse conscience never works any remorse, or restraint:
and thereupon be pacified, and quieted, as his was, who Come trembling and fell down before Paul and Silas, and sa•d, Sirs, what shall I do to be saved? B•t a senseless conscience never works any remorse, or restraint:
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Thus after th•ir hardnesse and impenitent heart they treasure unto themselves wrath against the day of wrath (Rom. 2.5.) In this respect a conscience past f•eling casts a man into a more desperate condition, then a conscience destitute of all comfort.
Thus After th•ir hardness and impenitent heart they treasure unto themselves wrath against the day of wrath (Rom. 2.5.) In this respect a conscience passed f•eling Cast a man into a more desperate condition, then a conscience destitute of all Comfort.
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Such are they, who to escape the hands of mortall men, fall into the hands of the living God, not considering the weight of that which the Apostle saith ( Heb. 10.31.) It is a fearefull thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Such Are they, who to escape the hands of Mortal men, fallen into the hands of the living God, not considering the weight of that which the Apostle Says (Hebrew 10.31.) It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God.
The feares which usually most affright men, and draw them to be Renegadoes are but of such things which the Apostle (1 Cor. 10.13) stiled NONLATINALPHABET humane or common to man: Such as by man are inflicted, such as by man may be indured.
The fears which usually most affright men, and draw them to be Renegades Are but of such things which the Apostle (1 Cor. 10.13) styled humane or Common to man: Such as by man Are inflicted, such as by man may be endured.
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I suppose greater and crueller tortures cannot in these daies be by mans wit invented, then were of old inflicted by spitefull persecutors on the Iewes in the daies of Antiochus, and on Christians in the time of the ten notorious persecutions under the Romane Emperours.
I suppose greater and Crueler tortures cannot in these days be by men wit invented, then were of old inflicted by spiteful persecutors on the Iewes in the days of Antiochus, and on Christians in the time of the ten notorious persecutions under the Roman emperors.
So cruell was the sight of those tortures which persecutors inflicted, as exceeds all expression. Constant Christians had their flesh torne from their backs with rods, scourges, whips, and cords,
So cruel was the sighed of those tortures which persecutors inflicted, as exceeds all expression. Constant Christians had their Flesh torn from their backs with rods, scourges, whips, and cords,
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so as their bones lay bare, and the raw parts of their body were washt with vineger and salt. They were knockt with clubs. They were stretched on racks.
so as their bones lay bore, and the raw parts of their body were washed with vinegar and salt. They were knocked with Clubs. They were stretched on racks.
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and such remainders as were left both of beasts and fire, in part torne, and in part burnt, together with the heads & bodies of others they cast out in like manner unburied,
and such remainders as were left both of beasts and fire, in part torn, and in part burned, together with the Heads & bodies of Others they cast out in like manner unburied,
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Yet was all that they did or could inflict but humane (as was noted before) such as flesh and blood by the assistance of the divine Spirit could and did endure:
Yet was all that they did or could inflict but humane (as was noted before) such as Flesh and blood by the assistance of the divine Spirit could and did endure:
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Neither were they onely a few choise persons who endured Martyrdome in Christs cause, but such multitudes yeare after yeare, moonth after moonth, week after week, day after day,
Neither were they only a few choice Persons who endured Martyrdom in Christ cause, but such Multitudes year After year, Monn After Monn, Week After Week, day After day,
as an ancient Father testifieth, that there was never a day in the yeare, except the first of Ianuary, whereunto the number of five hundred Martyrs at least might not be ascribed.
as an ancient Father Testifieth, that there was never a day in the year, except the First of Ianuary, whereunto the number of five hundred Martyrs At least might not be ascribed.
That which many of them endured, though to flesh flesh and blood it seemed intolerable, yet with much patience, excellent cheerefullnesse, and divine courage they endured it.
That which many of them endured, though to Flesh Flesh and blood it seemed intolerable, yet with much patience, excellent cheerefullnesse, and divine courage they endured it.
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They were not as Beares hall'd to the stake, but while persecutors were sitting on their judgement seates and condemning some Christians, others leaped in and prof•ssed themselves to be Christians: and suffered the uttermost that could be inflicted with joyfullnesse,
They were not as Bears halled to the stake, but while persecutors were sitting on their judgement seats and condemning Some Christians, Others leapt in and prof•ssed themselves to be Christians: and suffered the uttermost that could be inflicted with joyfullnesse,
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and what is the exceeding greatnesse of his power to us ward who beleeve, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ when he raised him from the dead,
and what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in christ when he raised him from the dead,
and set him at his owne right hand in heavenly places) Martyrs, I say, by the light of the Word and inlightning of the Spirit, with the eyes of their minde, pierced thorow the thicke cloud of all their sufferings,
and Set him At his own right hand in heavenly places) Martyrs, I say, by the Light of the Word and enlightening of the Spirit, with the eyes of their mind, pierced thorough the thick cloud of all their sufferings,
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and (as Stephen by an extraordinary worke with his bodily eyes beheld the Heavens opened, and the Sonne of man standing at the right hand of God ) they did seethe gratious favour of God towards them, and feele the comfortable shining thereof upon their soules, whereby they were encouraged, and enabled to endure all that they endured.
and (as Stephen by an extraordinary work with his bodily eyes beheld the Heavens opened, and the Son of man standing At the right hand of God) they did seethe gracious favour of God towards them, and feel the comfortable shining thereof upon their Souls, whereby they were encouraged, and enabled to endure all that they endured.
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For God useth to give such inward comfort, courage, assistance and supportance to his Saints suffering for his names sake, as is unutterable, unconceivable.
For God uses to give such inward Comfort, courage, assistance and supportance to his Saints suffering for his names sake, as is unutterable, unconceivable.
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and the recompence following thereon, in these words, Our light affliction which is but for a moment worketh for us a farre more exceeding and eternall weight of glory.
and the recompense following thereon, in these words, Our Light affliction which is but for a moment works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
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But the recompence is NONLATINALPHABET a weight, such a weight as infinitly over-poiseth all afflictions. 3. The continuance of affliction is but NONLATINALPHABET for a while, even for a moment.
But the recompense is a weight, such a weight as infinitely over-poiseth all afflictions. 3. The Continuance of affliction is but for a while, even for a moment.
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At the uttermost they cannot extend beyond this present life, which is a short life. But the weight of glory is NONLATINALPHABET eternall, without date, without end.
At the uttermost they cannot extend beyond this present life, which is a short life. But the weight of glory is Eternal, without date, without end.
4. To shew that in this comparison all degrees of comparison are exceeded, he addeth hyperbole upon hyperbole thus, NONLATINALPHABET, which emphaticall Graecisme, because other tongues cannot word by word expresse to the ful, they are forced to use words & phrases which exceed all comparison,
4. To show that in this comparison all Degrees of comparison Are exceeded, he adds hyperbole upon hyperbole thus,, which emphatical Graecisme, Because other tongues cannot word by word express to the full, they Are forced to use words & phrases which exceed all comparison,
as wonderfully above measure, above measure exceedingly: exceedingly excelling: or, as our last and best English translation turnes it, a farre more exceeding.
as wonderfully above measure, above measure exceedingly: exceedingly excelling: or, as our last and best English Translation turns it, a Far more exceeding.
Who should not, who would not bee mooved hereby to endure any thing that by man can bee inflicted for professing Christ, rather then by denying him, loose that exceedingly excelling weight of glory:
Who should not, who would not be moved hereby to endure any thing that by man can be inflicted for professing christ, rather then by denying him, lose that exceedingly excelling weight of glory:
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Heereof when S. Paul, being rapt into the third heaven, had but a glimps, he saw and heard NONLATINALPHABET unutterable matters, which man cannot possibly expresse.
Hereof when S. Paul, being rapt into the third heaven, had but a glimpse, he saw and herd unutterable matters, which man cannot possibly express.
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Such as red hot yron, boyling lead, flaming fire, and all other corporall and temporall torturing torments are too light to paralell or compare withall.
Such as read hight iron, boiling led, flaming fire, and all other corporal and temporal torturing torments Are too Light to parallel or compare withal.
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Receive therefore the counsell which the Lord thus giveth ( Luk. 12.4, 5.) I say unto you, my friends, Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do:
Receive Therefore the counsel which the Lord thus gives (Luk. 12.4, 5.) I say unto you, my Friends, Be not afraid of them who kill the body and After that have no more that they can do:
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Because hard and cruell usage of Turks, and feare of worse is the cause alleadged by this present Penitent, whereby he was mooved to renounce his profession of Christ, I have the longer insisted thereon,
Because hard and cruel usage of Turks, and Fear of Worse is the cause alleged by this present Penitent, whereby he was moved to renounce his profession of christ, I have the longer insisted thereon,
5. That their recompence farre surpasseth their endurance. 6. That by denying Christ that recompence is lost and intolerable torments in Hell purchased.
5. That their recompense Far Surpasses their endurance. 6. That by denying christ that recompense is lost and intolerable torments in Hell purchased.
In this respect whosoever will save his life shall loose it, as Christ saith, Math. 16.25. Whosoever denies Christ to save this temporall life is like to loose eternall life.
In this respect whosoever will save his life shall lose it, as christ Says, Math. 16.25. Whosoever Denies christ to save this temporal life is like to lose Eternal life.
and so repent, and returne unto the Church, and glorifie God: as a souldier by flying in time of danger, may againe returne into the field, and get the day: I answer that
and so Repent, and return unto the Church, and Glorify God: as a soldier by flying in time of danger, may again return into the field, and get the day: I answer that
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which caused Christ to say, Where are the nine? Luke 17.17. Here is now one before us, that by a right course of penitency is admitted into the Church againe.
which caused christ to say, Where Are the nine? Luke 17.17. Here is now one before us, that by a right course of Penitency is admitted into the Church again.
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as allmost to despaire felt the intolerable burden of sinne pressing upon their soules, he had said, Where sinne abounded, grace did much more abound, some thence tooke occasion of turning the grace of God into lasciviousnesse:
as almost to despair felt the intolerable burden of sin pressing upon their Souls, he had said, Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound, Some thence took occasion of turning the grace of God into lasciviousness:
with whom the Apostle thus expostulates the case, Shall wee continue in sinne that grace may abound? Having noted their impious inference, with a vehement detestation he thus rejects it, God forbid. Farre be any such conceipt from a Christians mind.
with whom the Apostle thus expostulates the case, Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Having noted their impious Inference, with a vehement detestation he thus rejects it, God forbid. far be any such conceit from a Christians mind.
unlesse they would worship Nebuchadnezars idoll, they make this reply ( Dan. 3.16, 17.) O Nebuchadnezar wee are not carefull to answer thee in this matter.
unless they would worship Nebuchadnezars idol, they make this reply (Dan. 3.16, 17.) Oh Nebuchadnezzar we Are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
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When Eleazar was promised to be saved from torments, and death, if he would but make shew of yeelding, he couragiously answereth, It becommeth not our age in any wise to dissemble whereby many young persons might thinke that Eleazar being fourescore and ten yeares old, were now gone to a strange religion.
When Eleazar was promised to be saved from torments, and death, if he would but make show of yielding, he courageously Answers, It becomes not our age in any wise to dissemble whereby many young Persons might think that Eleazar being fourescore and ten Years old, were now gone to a strange Religion.
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Christ himselfe, when Peter would have disswaded him from suffering, with indignation thus replied, Get thee behind mee Satan, Mat. 16.23. Saint Paul when the Disciples upon notice that he should be bound at Hierusalem, besought him not to goe up thither, answered, What meane you to weepe and to breake mine heart.
christ himself, when Peter would have dissuaded him from suffering, with Indignation thus replied, Get thee behind me Satan, Mathew 16.23. Saint Paul when the Disciples upon notice that he should be bound At Jerusalem, besought him not to go up thither, answered, What mean you to weep and to break mine heart.
Ignatius being much threatned for his zealous profession of Christ, saith, Let fire, and crosse, invasion of beasts, breaking of bones, pulling asunder of members, grinding of my whole body,
Ignatius being much threatened for his zealous profession of christ, Says, Let fire, and cross, invasion of beasts, breaking of bones, pulling asunder of members, grinding of my Whole body,
And the Governour adding one while promises, another while threatnings, Polycarpus thus cuts off all, Why dost thou make delaies, inflict what thou lists.
And the Governor adding one while promises, Another while threatenings, Polycarp thus cuts off all, Why dost thou make delays, inflict what thou lists.
Germanicus, when he was brought forth to be torne in peeces and devoured by beasts ( the Governor perswading him to be mindfull of his youth, that he might be spared) of his owne accord incited the beasts against himselfe.
Germanicus, when he was brought forth to be torn in Pieces and devoured by beasts (the Governor persuading him to be mindful of his youth, that he might be spared) of his own accord incited the beasts against himself.
Can we thinke that Saint Laurance would have accepted deliverance, who lying on a red hot gridieron over burning coales, with an invincible spirit thus said to the tyrant, Turne the side broiled enough,
Can we think that Saint Laurance would have accepted deliverance, who lying on a read hight gridieron over burning coals, with an invincible Spirit thus said to the tyrant, Turn the side broiled enough,
To omit other particulars of the ancient Martyrs in the Primitive Christian Church, with whose couragious speeches manifesting a contempt of death volumes might be filled, it is indefinitely recorded of many who were famous for their wealth, nobility, glory, eloquence and learning, that neverthelesse they preferred true piety & faith in our Lord Iesus Christ before all these.
To omit other particulars of the ancient Martyrs in the Primitive Christian Church, with whose courageous Speeches manifesting a contempt of death volumes might be filled, it is indefinitely recorded of many who were famous for their wealth, Nobilt, glory, eloquence and learning, that nevertheless they preferred true piety & faith in our Lord Iesus christ before all these.
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To these let mee add a few more of later times, who by their blood sealed up the truth of that reformed religion, which we in this land doe now professe,
To these let me add a few more of later times, who by their blood sealed up the truth of that reformed Religion, which we in this land do now profess,
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Martin Luther (though no Martyr, yet to shew his undaunted spirit in maintaining the truth) being disswaded by his friends from going to Wormes, where his adversaries were assembled to dispute against him, returned this answer, I am resolved and certainely determined to enter Wormes in the name of our Lord Iesus Christ,
Martin Luther (though no Martyr, yet to show his undaunted Spirit in maintaining the truth) being dissuaded by his Friends from going to Worms, where his Adversaries were assembled to dispute against him, returned this answer, I am resolved and Certainly determined to enter Worms in the name of our Lord Iesus christ,
Galeazius a Gentleman of great estate, who suffered Martyrdome at Sant-angelo in Italy being much pressed by his friends to recant and save his life, replied that Death was much more sweete to him with testimony of verity then life with the least deniall of truth.
Galeazius a Gentleman of great estate, who suffered Martyrdom At Sant-angelo in Italy being much pressed by his Friends to recant and save his life, replied that Death was much more sweet to him with testimony of verity then life with the least denial of truth.
and terrified by his foes, by no meanes could be overcome, but gave thankes to God that he was accounted worthy to suffer cruell death for the testimony of his Sonne.
and terrified by his foes, by no means could be overcome, but gave thanks to God that he was accounted worthy to suffer cruel death for the testimony of his Son.
Such were the expressions of joy in his sufferings, as his persecutors caused his tongue to be boared thorow, that he might speake no more to the people.
Such were the expressions of joy in his sufferings, as his persecutors caused his tongue to be bored thorough, that he might speak no more to the people.
Anne Askew being offered the Kings pardon, even at the stake, if shee would recant, gave this resolute answer, I come not hither to denie my Lord and Master.
Anne Askew being offered the Kings pardon, even At the stake, if she would recant, gave this resolute answer, I come not hither to deny my Lord and Master.
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By that which this Gentlewoman with admirable courage and constancy indured, shee verified that which of old Iulitta spake concerning their Sex, We women ought to be as constant as men in Christs cause.
By that which this Gentlewoman with admirable courage and constancy endured, she verified that which of old Julitta spoke Concerning their Sex, We women ought to be as constant as men in Christ cause.
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Walter Mille, who suffered Martyrdome in Scotland, being sollicited to recant, made this resolute reply, Yee shall know that I will not recant the truth:
Walter Mille, who suffered Martyrdom in Scotland, being solicited to recant, made this resolute reply, Ye shall know that I will not recant the truth:
Mr. Iohn Rogers, the first Martyr in Queene Maries daies, being sollicited to revoke his doctrine for saving his life, said, That which I have preached I will seale with my blood.
Mr. John Rogers, the First Martyr in Queen Mary's days, being solicited to revoke his Doctrine for Saving his life, said, That which I have preached I will seal with my blood.
Thomas Hawks a Gentleman in Essex, on a like occasion gave this resolute answer, If I had an hundred bodies I would suffer them all to be torne in peeces rather then abjure or recant.
Thomas Hawks a Gentleman in Essex, on a like occasion gave this resolute answer, If I had an hundred bodies I would suffer them all to be torn in Pieces rather then abjure or recant.
but stand it out to the uttermost till they get the victory, though it cost them their life to get it? Yet no mortall King can (as Christ doth) put spirit, courage, or strength into a subject:
but stand it out to the uttermost till they get the victory, though it cost them their life to get it? Yet no Mortal King can (as christ does) put Spirit, courage, or strength into a Subject:
2. The Church which breedeth, and sendeth foorth such couragious and resolute children as are ready to spend their blood in their mothers cause, is much honoured.
2. The Church which breeds, and sends forth such courageous and resolute children as Are ready to spend their blood in their mother's cause, is much honoured.
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If the tortures whereby sundry Martyrs were put to death, and their manfull, cheerefull, and joyfull enduring of them (wherof before) be duly weighed, we shal find their induring to bee so miraculous,
If the tortures whereby sundry Martyrs were put to death, and their manful, cheerful, and joyful enduring of them (whereof before) be duly weighed, we shall find their enduring to be so miraculous,
they couragiously and victoriously make the on-set: Other Christians by their example are pricked on as occasion serveth to follow them. Reade Phil. 1.13. 5. They procure to themselves even for the present in their soules much peace, comfort and joy.
they courageously and victoriously make the onset: Other Christians by their Exampl Are pricked on as occasion serves to follow them. Reade Philip 1.13. 5. They procure to themselves even for the present in their Souls much peace, Comfort and joy.
For which end they had set daies in the yeare, wheron Christians in full assemblies met together, rehearsed catalogues of Martyrs, and gave solemne praise to God for the power of his Spirit, manifested in their admirable patience and perseverance.
For which end they had Set days in the year, whereon Christians in full assemblies met together, rehearsed catalogues of Martyrs, and gave solemn praise to God for the power of his Spirit, manifested in their admirable patience and perseverance.
yet he rewards according to their works ( Rom. 2.6.) and proportions the degree or measure therof, according to the kind of work which on earth is done,
yet he rewards according to their works (Rom. 2.6.) and proportions the degree or measure thereof, according to the kind of work which on earth is done,
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On this ground they who set down the different degrees of celestiall glory by the different fruites which the good ground brought forth, Some thirty, some sixty, some an hundred, apply the hundred fold, which is the highest and greatest degree of glory, to Martyrdome.
On this ground they who Set down the different Degrees of celestial glory by the different fruits which the good ground brought forth, some thirty, Some sixty, Some an hundred, apply the hundred fold, which is the highest and greatest degree of glory, to Martyrdom.
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They have so long continued even from morning to evening and that by course to torture Christians (among others, a woeman, Blandina by name) as they were weary,
They have so long continued even from morning to evening and that by course to torture Christians (among Others, a woman, Blandina by name) as they were weary,
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And the Governours themselves who commanded them to be tortured, and stood by to see execution done, were confounded that their tortures nothing prevailed,
And the Governors themselves who commanded them to be tortured, and stood by to see execution done, were confounded that their tortures nothing prevailed,
Yea by the undaunted and invincible courage of Martyrs, some of their executioners and tormenters have beene converted, have professed them selves to bee Christians,
Yea by the undaunted and invincible courage of Martyrs, Some of their executioners and tormenters have been converted, have professed them selves to be Christians,
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and suffered with the Martyrs, and received the crowne of Martyrdome. These are the victories, triumphs and trophies of constant Martyrs. Thus they lead captivity captive.
and suffered with the Martyrs, and received the crown of Martyrdom. These Are the victories, Triumphos and trophies of constant Martyrs. Thus they led captivity captive.
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For hee sets his instruments on work to deale with Christians, as Haman intended to deale with the Jewes ( Hest. 3.23.) namely, to destroy, to kill, and cause to perish all Iewes both young and old, little children and woemen.
For he sets his Instruments on work to deal with Christians, as Haman intended to deal with the Jews (Hest. 3.23.) namely, to destroy, to kill, and cause to perish all Iewes both young and old, little children and women.
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For, as by the disappointment of Hamans device, many of the people of the Land became Iewes. (Hest. 8.17.) So while Satans instruments sought to make an end of Christians, they increased the more.
For, as by the disappointment of Hamans device, many of the people of the Land became Iewes. (Hest. 8.17.) So while Satan Instruments sought to make an end of Christians, they increased the more.
The time of the ten fierce persecutions, and of the purity and power of Religion that followed thereupon containe those thousand yeares wherein Satan was bound. Rev. 20.2.
The time of the ten fierce persecutions, and of the purity and power of Religion that followed thereupon contain those thousand Years wherein Satan was bound. Rev. 20.2.
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and a stedfast profession thereof before wealth, honour, liberty and life it selfe, and chose rather to be faithfull Martyrs then desperate Apostates, had good ground to be so minded.
and a steadfast profession thereof before wealth, honour, liberty and life it self, and chosen rather to be faithful Martyrs then desperate Apostates, had good ground to be so minded.
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and sometimes lie hid in their habit, as the virtue of Martyrdome. Many may have the same prowesse that Martyrs have, who are not brought to the same proofe thereof.
and sometime lie hid in their habit, as the virtue of Martyrdom. Many may have the same prowess that Martyrs have, who Are not brought to the same proof thereof.
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so in the most flourishing times of the Church, meditation on the uttermost that may be endured even to the shedding of blood for fast-holding our profession of Christ, is a most meet meditation.
so in the most flourishing times of the Church, meditation on the uttermost that may be endured even to the shedding of blood for fast-holding our profession of christ, is a most meet meditation.
Our okes are supposed to be such. No stormes, no tempests can overthrow them. The branches may sooner be rent from the body, and the whole tree split asunder,
Our oaks Are supposed to be such. No storms, no tempests can overthrow them. The branches may sooner be rend from the body, and the Whole tree split asunder,
But if, while men outwardly professe the truth, they doe not inwardly and heartily love it, it may seeme just to the Lord, to send them strong delusions that they should beleeve a lie (as is threatned, 2 Thess. 2.11.) and so renounce the true faith.
But if, while men outwardly profess the truth, they do not inwardly and heartily love it, it may seem just to the Lord, to send them strong delusions that they should believe a lie (as is threatened, 2 Thess 2.11.) and so renounce the true faith.
and oft inculcated, under these and such like phrases, worthy of God who hath called you (1 Thess. 2.12.) worthy of the Lord, &c. (Col. 1.10.) In these phrases the Word importeth not any merit, or condignity, but a meere meetnesse and congruity, as is evident by this phrase, fruits worthy of repentance (Luke 3.8.) that is (as the very same phrase is translated, Mat. 3.8.) meet for repentance. For if worthy should there implie any matter of desert, evill fruits would there be intended.
and oft inculcated, under these and such like phrases, worthy of God who hath called you (1 Thess 2.12.) worthy of the Lord, etc. (Col. 1.10.) In these phrases the Word imports not any merit, or condignity, but a mere meetness and congruity, as is evident by this phrase, fruits worthy of Repentance (Lycia 3.8.) that is (as the very same phrase is translated, Mathew 3.8.) meet for Repentance. For if worthy should there imply any matter of desert, evil fruits would there be intended.
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This made Saint Paul so bold and couragious in all his trialls, as he was, that he had lived in all good conscience, Acts 23.1. He therefore exhorteth Timothy (1 Tim. 1.19.) to hold faith and a good conscience.
This made Saint Paul so bold and courageous in all his trials, as he was, that he had lived in all good conscience, Acts 23.1. He Therefore exhorteth Timothy (1 Tim. 1.19.) to hold faith and a good conscience.
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There he praies not once, but againe, and againe: and being in an agony he prayed more earnestly, Luke 22.44. To this the Apostle alludes ( Heb. 5.7.) where he saith of Christ, that he offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and teares unto him that was able to save him from death and was heard.
There he prays not once, but again, and again: and being in an agony he prayed more earnestly, Lycia 22.44. To this the Apostle alludes (Hebrew 5.7.) where he Says of christ, that he offered up Prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death and was herd.
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This meanes he also used for Peters stability, when Satan desired to have him, that he might sift him as wheat, I have prayed for thee (saith Christ, Luke 22.32.) that thy faith faile not.
This means he also used for Peter's stability, when Satan desired to have him, that he might sift him as wheat, I have prayed for thee (Says christ, Lycia 22.32.) that thy faith fail not.
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To that which hath beene said to such as are in danger to be lost, let mee add a word of exhortation to you that live at home safe and secure under the protection of the Defender of the true, ancient, Catholick, and Apostolick faith:
To that which hath been said to such as Are in danger to be lost, let me add a word of exhortation to you that live At home safe and secure under the protection of the Defender of the true, ancient, Catholic, and Apostolic faith:
Among other evidences of your pitty affoord some helpe to redeeme them. This is one of the seven capitall workes of charity and mercy. The seven are these. 1. To feed the hungry.
Among other evidences of your pity afford Some help to Redeem them. This is one of the seven capital works of charity and mercy. The seven Are these. 1. To feed the hungry.
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2. To give drinke to the thirsty. 3. To cloathe the naked. 4. To entertaine strangers. 5. To visit the sick. 6. To redeeme captives. 7. To burie the dead.
2. To give drink to the thirsty. 3. To cloth the naked. 4. To entertain Strangers. 5. To visit the sick. 6. To Redeem captives. 7. To bury the dead.
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or otherwise, would contribute something towards the redeeming of every one, that time after time they shall heare to be held in captivity under the Turkes,
or otherwise, would contribute something towards the redeeming of every one, that time After time they shall hear to be held in captivity under the Turkes,
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O that in pressing this exhortation my voice were lowder then Bow-bell, that it might sound into the eares of every rich man in and about London, yea that it were like that voice which soundeth so loud,
Oh that in pressing this exhortation my voice were Louder then Bow-bell, that it might found into the ears of every rich man in and about London, yea that it were like that voice which soundeth so loud,
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7. He acknowledgeth his unworthinesse, I am no more worthy to bee called thy Sonne, ver. 19. 8. He humbly contents himselfe with the meanest place in Gods Church, Make mee as one of thy hired servants.
7. He acknowledgeth his unworthiness, I am no more worthy to be called thy Son, ver. 19. 8. He humbly contents himself with the Meanest place in God's Church, Make me as one of thy hired Servants.
There was musick and dancing, ver. 25. 9. His Father test•fied better respect to him, then to the elder sonne who never fell into such exorbitant courses.
There was music and dancing, ver. 25. 9. His Father test•fied better respect to him, then to the elder son who never fell into such exorbitant courses.
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and thereupon will not suffer his entire affection to be alienated from him by the brothers displeasure against him, ver. 32. The fore-mentioned evidences doe clearely demonstrate that the Apostate, of whom my Text speaketh, was received into the state of grace and salvation.
and thereupon will not suffer his entire affection to be alienated from him by the Brother's displeasure against him, ver. 32. The forementioned evidences do clearly demonstrate that the Apostate, of whom my Text speaks, was received into the state of grace and salvation.
In this doctrine ye are distinctly to observe, first the sure Ground-worke or Foundation, Penitency: and then the faire structure of building reared thereupon, A restoring to Salvation.
In this Doctrine you Are distinctly to observe, First the sure Groundwork or Foundation, penitency: and then the fair structure of building reared thereupon, A restoring to Salvation.
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For to proclaime pardon to an impenitent, or to put an Apostate into the state of salvation without true, sound, evident repentance, is to play the part of a foolish builder, that without a foundation builds an house on the earth:
For to proclaim pardon to an impenitent, or to put an Apostate into the state of salvation without true, found, evident Repentance, is to play the part of a foolish builder, that without a Foundation builds an house on the earth:
If the streame of temptation doe in any kind vehemently beate against the conscience of such a deceitfull convert, his vaine hope of salvation is like to turne into a certaine fearefull looking for of judgement.
If the stream of temptation do in any kind vehemently beat against the conscience of such a deceitful convert, his vain hope of salvation is like to turn into a certain fearful looking for of judgement.
All the Prophets before Christ, his immediate Fore-runner, Christ himselfe, his Apostles, and other faithfull Ministers after them, have laid the Foundation of Repentance from dead works, to erect assurance of mercy thereupon.
All the prophets before christ, his immediate Forerunner, christ himself, his Apostles, and other faithful Ministers After them, have laid the Foundation of Repentance from dead works, to erect assurance of mercy thereupon.
Though your sinnes be as scarlet, they shall be made white as snow, though they be made red like crimson, they shall be as woole, Isaiah 1.16, 17, 18. Returne ye Backsliding children, and I will heale your backslidings, saith the Lord, Ier. 3.22. Turne yee, turne ye from your evill waies, for why will yee die. Ezek. 33.11. I will goe, and returne to my place, till they acknowledge their offence and seeke my face, saith the Lord. Hos. 5.15. By these particulars we are given to understand what was the constant doctrine of the Prophets.
Though your Sins be as scarlet, they shall be made white as snow, though they be made read like crimson, they shall be as wool, Isaiah 1.16, 17, 18. Return you Backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings, Says the Lord, Jeremiah 3.22. Turn ye, turn you from your evil ways, for why will ye die. Ezekiel 33.11. I will go, and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence and seek my face, Says the Lord. Hos. 5.15. By these particulars we Are given to understand what was the constant Doctrine of the prophets.
To this question, what shall we doe? St. Peter returnes this answer, Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Iesus Christ for the remission of sins, Act. 2.37, 38. S. Paul expressely saith ( Act. 26.20.) that he shewed that men should repent and turne to God,
To this question, what shall we do? Saint Peter returns this answer, repent, and be baptised every one of you, in the name of Iesus christ for the remission of Sins, Act. 2.37, 38. S. Paul expressly Says (Act. 26.20.) that he showed that men should Repent and turn to God,
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It is an advice given to the back-sliding Churches of Asia, to repent: as to Ephesus, to Pergamus, to Thyatira, to Sardis, and to Laodicea, Rev. 2.5, 16, 22, & 3.3, 19. J might further fill volums with testimonies of Fathers,
It is an Advice given to the backsliding Churches of Asia, to Repent: as to Ephesus, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, and to Laodicea, Rev. 2.5, 16, 22, & 3.3, 19. J might further fill volumes with testimonies of Father's,
4. The Gospell, which publisheth Gods free grace and rich mercy, is freed from the unjust imputation of a doctrine of loosenesse and licentiousnesse, in that it calleth such sinners to repentance, as it offereth grace unto.
4. The Gospel, which Publisheth God's free grace and rich mercy, is freed from the unjust imputation of a Doctrine of looseness and licentiousness, in that it calls such Sinners to Repentance, as it Offereth grace unto.
5. Faith which justifieth a sinner without workes, is prooved to bee justified by workes, in that the sinner who with the heart beleeveth unto righteousnesse, with the mouth maketh confession unto salvation.
5. Faith which Justifieth a sinner without works, is proved to be justified by works, in that the sinner who with the heart Believeth unto righteousness, with the Mouth makes Confessi unto salvation.
Thus we see what good ground there is to lay downe this ground-worke of Penitency as a qualification for such as are restored to the state of salvation:
Thus we see what good ground there is to lay down this groundwork of penitency as a qualification for such as Are restored to the state of salvation:
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so as all that shall be further spoken of restoring Apostates, must be understood to to be spoken of Penitents. For Christ hath once and againe as an irreversible doome denounced, that except men repent they shall perish, Luke 13.3, 5. Proceed we now to the structure to be erected upon the afore-said foundation.
so as all that shall be further spoken of restoring Apostates, must be understood to to be spoken of Penitents. For christ hath once and again as an irreversible doom denounced, that except men Repent they shall perish, Lycia 13.3, 5. Proceed we now to the structure to be erected upon the aforesaid Foundation.
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True it is that every Apostate implungeth himselfe into the state of perdition (as hath beene prooved before) inso-much as if he live and die in that estate of Apostacy he cannot be saved.
True it is that every Apostate implungeth himself into the state of perdition (as hath been proved before) insomuch as if he live and die in that estate of Apostasy he cannot be saved.
But there is a kinde of Apostacy which is stiled a sinne unto death, for which no prayer is to be made (1 Iohn 5.16.) and for which there remaineth no more sacrifice (Heb. 10.26.) and which shall never be forgiven (Math. 12.32.) Such an Apostate is he who falls totus, a toto, in totum:
But there is a kind of Apostasy which is styled a sin unto death, for which no prayer is to be made (1 John 5.16.) and for which there remains no more sacrifice (Hebrew 10.26.) and which shall never be forgiven (Math. 12.32.) Such an Apostate is he who falls totus, a toto, in totum:
that is from all the Articles of the Christian religion. In totum, for ever: or with a setled peremptory resolution never to returne to the Religion againe.
that is from all the Articles of the Christian Religion. In totum, for ever: or with a settled peremptory resolution never to return to the Religion again.
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Such were the Pharisies, whom Christ chargeth with blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, Mar. 3.29, 30. Such were Hymeneus and Alexander (1 Tim. 1.20.) whom Paul delivere• unto Satan, that they might learne not to blaspheme:
Such were the Pharisees, whom christ charges with blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, Mar. 3.29, 30. Such were Hymenaeus and Alexander (1 Tim. 1.20.) whom Paul delivere• unto Satan, that they might Learn not to Blaspheme:
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This mind of Julian, then Emperour, about the solenmities of the Gentiles, did not a little trouble and astonish Christians, especially because he had beene a Christian before.
This mind of Julian, then Emperor, about the solenmities of the Gentiles, did not a little trouble and astonish Christians, especially Because he had been a Christian before.
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and instructed in the sacred Scriptures and brought up under Bishops and ecclesiasticall persons. Through excesse of hatred against the Doctrine of Christ, he omitted no kinde of malice.
and instructed in the sacred Scriptures and brought up under Bishops and ecclesiastical Persons. Through excess of hatred against the Doctrine of christ, he omitted no kind of malice.
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Such an one is not an Apostate totus, wholy. In him, this undue pretence ( My tongue alone hath sworne, my minde remaines unsworne ) may be taken in the fairest sence:
Such an one is not an Apostate totus, wholly. In him, this undue pretence (My tongue alone hath sworn, my mind remains unsworn) may be taken in the Fairest sense:
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For in every of these waies is God highly dishonoured, his Sonne our Saviour extremely under-valued, the glorious Gospell vilified, the profession thereof disgraced, weake brethren offended,
For in every of these ways is God highly dishonoured, his Son our Saviour extremely undervalved, the glorious Gospel vilified, the profession thereof disgraced, weak brothers offended,
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Yet are not the fore-mentioned Apostates, no nor others, though worse then they (except onely before excepted, such as sinne unto death) to be excluded from all hope of recovery, mercy, and pardon. And that for these reasons,
Yet Are not the forementioned Apostates, no nor Others, though Worse then they (except only before excepted, such as sin unto death) to be excluded from all hope of recovery, mercy, and pardon. And that for these Reasons,
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Now the greatnesse and heighnousnesse of sinne commends the riches of mercy, and shewes that to be true, which is said, Rom. 5.20. Where sinne abounded grace did abound much more.
Now the greatness and heighnousnesse of sin commends the riches of mercy, and shows that to be true, which is said, Rom. 5.20. Where sin abounded grace did abound much more.
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But by Apostacy sin aboundeth, and may be reckoned in the number of great crimes: yet in the Church, such as repent ought not to despaire of Gods mercy.
But by Apostasy since Aboundeth, and may be reckoned in the number of great crimes: yet in the Church, such as Repent ought not to despair of God's mercy.
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If from all sin, then from Apostacy. Object. On these grounds the sinne against the Holy Ghost might be pardoned. Answ. Not so: and that for these Reasons.
If from all since, then from Apostasy. Object. On these grounds the sin against the Holy Ghost might be pardoned. Answer Not so: and that for these Reasons.
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The doome is this, Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven him, Mat. 12.32. 4. The meanes to be used by others for recovering sinners is absolutely forbidden in these mens case. The meanes is prayer.
The doom is this, Whosoever speaks against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven him, Mathew 12.32. 4. The means to be used by Others for recovering Sinners is absolutely forbidden in these men's case. The means is prayer.
as (except before excepted) it excludeth none. All manner of sin shall be forgiven unto men, saith the Judge himselfe, Mat. 12.31. 5. A fift is Gods faithfullnesse in ratifying the just censure of his Church.
as (except before excepted) it excludeth none. All manner of since shall be forgiven unto men, Says the Judge himself, Mathew 12.31. 5. A fift is God's faithfulness in ratifying the just censure of his Church.
When therfore the Church upon due observation of an Apostates true repentance absolves him, and receives him into her communion, that Apostate may justly be accounted to be recovered,
When Therefore the Church upon due observation of an Apostates true Repentance absolves him, and receives him into her communion, that Apostate may justly be accounted to be recovered,
and that they beleeved it, may be inferred from their teaching their children to offer sacrifice, Gen. 4.3, 4. The children of Israel in Egypt played the parts of Apostates, by the Idolatry which they committed ( Ezek. •0. 7, 8.) so in the Wildernesse ( Exod. 32.1, 2, &c. ) and in the land of Canaan, under their Judges (Iudges 2.17:) and under their Kings (2 King. 29.6.) Yet upon their humiliation and repentance, God received them to grace and favour.
and that they believed it, may be inferred from their teaching their children to offer sacrifice, Gen. 4.3, 4. The children of Israel in Egypt played the parts of Apostates, by the Idolatry which they committed (Ezekiel •0. 7, 8.) so in the Wilderness (Exod 32.1, 2, etc.) and in the land of Canaan, under their Judges (Judges 2.17:) and under their Kings (2 King. 29.6.) Yet upon their humiliation and Repentance, God received them to grace and favour.
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But to give instance of particulars, Salomon in his old age proved an Apostate (1 King. 11.4.) yet he repented as is evident by his booke stiled Ecclesiastes, which the Hebrews say (as we heard before) is the book of Salomons repentance.
But to give instance of particulars, Solomon in his old age proved an Apostate (1 King. 11.4.) yet he repented as is evident by his book styled Ecclesiastes, which the Hebrews say (as we herd before) is the book of Solomon's Repentance.
That God was mercifull in pardoning his Apostacy, appeares by this promise which God made to David concerning him (2 Sam. 7.14, 15.) If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men,
That God was merciful in pardoning his Apostasy, appears by this promise which God made to David Concerning him (2 Sam. 7.14, 15.) If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men,
Manasseh in his younger yeares did himselfe, and caused Iudah to doe worse then the Heathen, yet he repented and found mercy, 2 Chron. 33.2, 9, 12, 13.
Manasses in his younger Years did himself, and caused Iudah to do Worse then the Heathen, yet he repented and found mercy, 2 Chronicles 33.2, 9, 12, 13.
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yet upon their repentance were admitted into the Temple, to do the inferiour works thereof, Ezek. 44.10, 11, &c. Peter thrice together not without swearing and cursing denied his Master, yet his teares declare that he repented:
yet upon their Repentance were admitted into the Temple, to do the inferior works thereof, Ezekiel 44.10, 11, etc. Peter thrice together not without swearing and cursing denied his Master, yet his tears declare that he repented:
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and in the tumults raised by Arrians, others renounced the Orthodox faith, yet the Catholike Church with a motherly affection received them againe upon evidence of their repentance:
and in the tumults raised by Arians, Others renounced the Orthodox faith, yet the Catholic Church with a motherly affection received them again upon evidence of their Repentance:
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We have before shewed how the Church of old had daies, and places, and rites, and Ministers for admitting penitents after their Apostacy into the Church:
We have before showed how the Church of old had days, and places, and Rites, and Ministers for admitting penitents After their Apostasy into the Church:
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The like might be noted of the Orthodox reformed Churches, which ever si•ce the beginning of the Reformation have time after time received such as have turned from their Heresie, Idolatry, Superstition, Apostacy,
The like might be noted of the Orthodox reformed Churches, which ever si•ce the beginning of the Reformation have time After time received such as have turned from their Heresy, Idolatry, Superstition, Apostasy,
and abhominate, as they did, the unchristian, unchar•table, and unmercifull opinion and practise of the Novations in denying repentance to such as had once denied the Christian fai•h:
and abominate, as they did, the unchristian, unchar•table, and unmerciful opinion and practice of the Novations in denying Repentance to such as had once denied the Christian fai•h:
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and in refusing to admit them into the Christian Church againe, though with all the testimonies of penitentiall humiliation and contrition that they could expresse they desired it,
and in refusing to admit them into the Christian Church again, though with all the testimonies of penitential humiliation and contrition that they could express they desired it,
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Most proudly and odiously they stiled themselves NONLATINALPHABET Puritans, as if they had beene forsooth the purest in the world, yea and they onely the pure ones: whereas they are of all the most impure:
Most proudly and odiously they styled themselves Puritans, as if they had been forsooth the Purest in the world, yea and they only the pure ones: whereas they Are of all the most impure:
Their extreme severity, or rather cruelty, being directly contrary to the minde of God, our gracious and mercifull Father, manifested in his Word by his owne free and rich grace offered to penitents, by the directions given to his people to receive such,
Their extreme severity, or rather cruelty, being directly contrary to the mind of God, our gracious and merciful Father, manifested in his Word by his own free and rich grace offered to penitents, by the directions given to his people to receive such,
Herein our Church sheweth such a tender compassion to this her sonne that was once lost, but by Gods good providence is now found, as the Father did to the Prodigall: affording unto him the best welcome that she can.
Herein our Church shows such a tender compassion to this her son that was once lost, but by God's good providence is now found, as the Father did to the Prodigal: affording unto him the best welcome that she can.
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What cause hast thou, O Penitent, to blesse God that thou wert borne and brought up in such a Church, wherein thou hadst at first the benefit of Baptisme, to preserve thee,
What cause hast thou, Oh Penitent, to bless God that thou Wertenberg born and brought up in such a Church, wherein thou Hadst At First the benefit of Baptism, to preserve thee,
3. All ye that are children of the same mother and bretheren and sisters to this Penitent, imitate this gracious indulgency of your Mother towards him.
3. All you that Are children of the same mother and brethren and Sisters to this Penitent, imitate this gracious indulgency of your Mother towards him.
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Be not like the Prodigals elder brother, who envied his brother, and was offended with his Father for the grace, favour and honour which was shewed to his penitent brother.
Be not like the Prodigals elder brother, who envied his brother, and was offended with his Father for the grace, favour and honour which was showed to his penitent brother.
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Doe ye rather shew your selves to be of the mind of the Angels of God, in whose presence there is joy over one sinner that converteth, Luk 15.10. Henceforth upbraide not to him his Apostacy: Upbraide not his circumcision;
Do you rather show your selves to be of the mind of the Angels of God, in whose presence there is joy over one sinner that Converts, Luk 15.10. Henceforth upbraid not to him his Apostasy: Upbraid not his circumcision;
upbraide not his subjecting himselfe to Mahometisme: shunne not his society; avoid not communion with him, no not in the most sacred and divine ordinances: trafique with him:
upbraid not his subjecting himself to Mahometism: shun not his society; avoid not communion with him, no not in the most sacred and divine ordinances: traffic with him:
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4. My heart stirres me up againe to returne to such as have renounced the Christian faith and beene circumcised, in the name of the Lord Jesus to beseech them,
4. My heart stirs me up again to return to such as have renounced the Christian faith and been circumcised, in the name of the Lord jesus to beseech them,
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as they tender the peace of their conscience, yea and the salvation of their soule, to make their case knowne, to submit themselves to the discipline of the Church,
as they tender the peace of their conscience, yea and the salvation of their soul, to make their case known, to submit themselves to the discipline of the Church,
Yee had many that could beare witnesse of your denying the faith, and those such as tooke occasion thereupon to insult over you, over your Faith, over the Church by which you were instructed in the Faith,
Ye had many that could bear witness of your denying the faith, and those such as took occasion thereupon to insult over you, over your Faith, over the Church by which you were instructed in the Faith,
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1. That which now thou dost openly with thy tongue and body before us children of men, doe it ex animo, do it heartily as to the Lord the Searcher of hearts.
1. That which now thou dost openly with thy tongue and body before us children of men, do it ex animo, do it heartily as to the Lord the Searcher of hearts.
All the grace and favour which now the Church sheweth is upon this pious and charitable presumption, that in prostrating thy body thy soule is humbled,
All the grace and favour which now the Church shows is upon this pious and charitable presumption, that in prostrating thy body thy soul is humbled,
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Unlesse thou do, what t•ou dost, sincerely and heartily, thou art in no better case (if not in a worse) then they who have suffered themselves to be circumcised by profest enemies of Christ,
Unless thou do, what t•ou dost, sincerely and heartily, thou art in no better case (if not in a Worse) then they who have suffered themselves to be circumcised by professed enemies of christ,
For thy sinne for which this penance is enjoyned is an heinous sinne, a crying sinne, a sinne that comes neare to the unpardonable sinne, that sinne unto death.
For thy sin for which this penance is enjoined is an heinous sin, a crying sin, a sin that comes near to the unpardonable sin, that sin unto death.
How dishonourable was this to thy Lord? How disgracefull to his Church? O how did those cursed enemies insult thereat? What cause hast thou to cry our (as Ier. 9.1.) Oh that my head were waters,
How dishonourable was this to thy Lord? How disgraceful to his Church? O how did those cursed enemies insult thereat? What cause hast thou to cry our (as Jeremiah 9.1.) O that my head were waters,
and mine eyes a fountaine of teares, that I might weepe day and night for my sinne? Thou hast cause ynough to draw water (as the Israelites did, 1 Sam. 7.6.) from the bottome of a broaken heart,
and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for my sin? Thou hast cause enough to draw water (as the Israelites did, 1 Sam. 7.6.) from the bottom of a broken heart,
Remember what Peter did, when he was put in mind of such a sinne as thou hast committed, He went out and wept bitterly, Math. 26.75. Those bitter teares must needs flow out of the bottome of an heart throwly broken.
remember what Peter did, when he was put in mind of such a sin as thou hast committed, He went out and wept bitterly, Math. 26.75. Those bitter tears must needs flow out of the bottom of an heart throwly broken.
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Mee thinkes I now behold many weeping eyes in this assembly, bewailing thy woefull fall; and I must confesse that I also find mine owne bowels troubled within me.
Me thinks I now behold many weeping eyes in this assembly, bewailing thy woeful fallen; and I must confess that I also find mine own bowels troubled within me.
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Oughtest not thou to be much mooved thereat? Howsoever the Church be pleased in much-tender-compassion to enjoyne this easie, milde penance unto thee, doe thou betwixt God and thine owne soule yet further loade thy selfe through a serious and d•epe apprehension of, and meditation on the heighnousnesse of thy sinne, that Christ observing thee to labour and to be heavy loaden under the burden of thy sinne, may (according to his promise, Math. 11.28.) give thee rest. Repentance is to be ordered according to the kind and measure of sin.
Ought not thou to be much moved thereat? Howsoever the Church be pleased in much-tender-compassion to enjoin this easy, mild penance unto thee, do thou betwixt God and thine own soul yet further load thy self through a serious and d•epe apprehension of, and meditation on the heighnousnesse of thy sin, that christ observing thee to labour and to be heavy loaded under the burden of thy sin, may (according to his promise, Math. 11.28.) give thee rest. Repentance is to be ordered according to the kind and measure of since.
Well note the Lords exprobration to Israel (Isa. 58.5.) Is it such a fast that I have chosen? A day for a man to afflict his soule? Nor is one daies penance sufficient repentance for such a sinne as thou hast committed, I have heard a tradition concerning Peter that he wept whensoever he heard a Cock crow.
Well note the lords exprobration to Israel (Isaiah 58.5.) Is it such a fast that I have chosen? A day for a man to afflict his soul? Nor is one days penance sufficient Repentance for such a sin as thou hast committed, I have herd a tradition Concerning Peter that he wept whensoever he herd a Cock crow.
even so long as thou livedst among the Turkes. All that while thou didst conforme thy selfe to Mahometisme. And thinkest thou one day of penance to be sufficient? Continue to renew thy repentance every day:
even so long as thou livedest among the Turkes. All that while thou didst conform thy self to Mahometism. And Thinkest thou one day of penance to be sufficient? Continue to renew thy Repentance every day:
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As a wife that hath formerly lived loosely, and defiled the marriage bed, beeing received into the favour of her husband againe, must carry her selfe more soberly, more modestly, more inoffensively,
As a wife that hath formerly lived loosely, and defiled the marriage Bed, being received into the favour of her husband again, must carry her self more soberly, more modestly, more inoffensively,
Be like that young man, who having followed Harlots, after some while absence, that kind of love being extinguisht in him, met with an old love of his,
Be like that young man, who having followed Harlots, After Some while absence, that kind of love being extinguished in him, met with an old love of his,
Experience shewes how dangerous a relapse is after a recovery from a bodily sicknesse. Much more dangerous is a spirituall relapse after repentance from an heighnous sin.
Experience shows how dangerous a relapse is After a recovery from a bodily sickness. Much more dangerous is a spiritual relapse After Repentance from an heighnous since.
and they will enter in, and dwell there (Mat. 12.45.) Yea and God himselfe may be so incensed thereby, as to affoord no more grace to him that hath so ill imployed his former grace,
and they will enter in, and dwell there (Mathew 12.45.) Yea and God himself may be so incensed thereby, as to afford no more grace to him that hath so ill employed his former grace,
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If thine heart bee upright thou hast good cause to beleeve it, in that thou hast taken that course which in Gods Word is prescribed for obtaining a discharge.
If thine heart be upright thou hast good cause to believe it, in that thou hast taken that course which in God's Word is prescribed for obtaining a discharge.
and enquire what in thy case thou shouldst doe (as they who being defiled came to Moses, Numb. 9.7.) Thou hast subjected thy selfe to the order which the Church prescribed (as David did to Gods advice, 2 Sam. 24.19.) Thou hast made penitent confession of thy sin (as they did who came to be baptized of Iohn, Mat. 3.6.) Thou hast desired this Congregation to pray for thee (as the Israelites desired Samuel to pray for them, 1 Sam. 12.19.) The Church looseth and absolveth thee (as the Church of Corinth absolved the incestuous person, 2 Cor. 2.10.) On these grounds thou maist safely, thou oughtest faithfully to beleeve that thy deepe-died scarlet sinne is washed away by the blood of thy Saviour to whom thou art now returned:
and inquire what in thy case thou Shouldst do (as they who being defiled Come to Moses, Numb. 9.7.) Thou hast subjected thy self to the order which the Church prescribed (as David did to God's Advice, 2 Sam. 24.19.) Thou hast made penitent Confessi of thy since (as they did who Come to be baptised of John, Mathew 3.6.) Thou hast desired this Congregation to pray for thee (as the Israelites desired Samuel to pray for them, 1 Sam. 12.19.) The Church loses and absolveth thee (as the Church of Corinth absolved the incestuous person, 2 Cor. 2.10.) On these grounds thou Mayest safely, thou Ought faithfully to believe that thy deep-died scarlet sin is washed away by the blood of thy Saviour to whom thou art now returned:
If therefore thy conscience shall hereafter be overmuch troubled with doubtings, and feares, and despaire of pardon of thine Apostacy, account it a temptation of Satan,
If Therefore thy conscience shall hereafter be overmuch troubled with doubtings, and fears, and despair of pardon of thine Apostasy, account it a temptation of Satan,
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7. Doe wha• lieth in thee to bring other Renegadoes to returne to the Church, to submit themselves to the discipline thereof, to be willing to give satisfaction by publick penance.
7. Doe wha• lies in thee to bring other Renegades to return to the Church, to submit themselves to the discipline thereof, to be willing to give satisfaction by public penance.
This is a good kinde of recompence which such as fall, make to the Church. As by their fall many are offended, so by their rising many may be established.
This is a good kind of recompense which such as fallen, make to the Church. As by their fallen many Are offended, so by their rising many may be established.
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If by private meanes thou canst not so farre prevaile with such as thou knowest to be Renegadoes, as to bring them voluntarily to make satisfaction to the Chruch,
If by private means thou Canst not so Far prevail with such as thou Knowest to be Renegades, as to bring them voluntarily to make satisfaction to the Church,
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As for thy selfe, that thou maist remaine henceforth stedfast and unmoveable in the faith, thou shalt not want the prayers of them, who now with much rejoycing praise God that the Text is accomplished in thee:
As for thy self, that thou Mayest remain henceforth steadfast and Unmovable in the faith, thou shalt not want the Prayers of them, who now with much rejoicing praise God that the Text is accomplished in thee:
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Rectè constituuntur ab •is qui Ec•lesiae praesunt tempora paenitentiae, ut fiat etiam sa•i• Ecc•esiae in qua remittūtur ipsa peccata. Aug. 〈 ◊ 〉. c. 65.
Rectè constituuntur ab •is qui Ec•lesiae praesunt tempora paenitentiae, ut fiat etiam sa•i• Ecc•esiae in qua remittūtur ipsa Peccata. Aug. 〈 ◊ 〉. c. 65.
Ritu• •ste propter Novati. anos institutu• esse dicitur, quū communicare illi cum eis nollent, qui sub Decij persecutione fidem abn•garant, & postea resipiscentes ad eam redierant ▪ Niceph Ecl. Hist. l. 12. c. 28.
Ritu• •ste propter Novati. anos institutu• esse dicitur, quū communicare illi cum eis nollent, qui sub Decij persecution fidem abn•garant, & postea resipiscentes ad eam redierant ▪ Niceph Ecl Hist. l. 12. c. 28.
Simplex verbum NONLATINALPHABET significat perdere cōpositum NONLATINALPHABET non caret emp••si. NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET opponuntur apud Isocrat. in Archid.
Simplex verbum significat Perdere cōpositum non caret emp••si. & opponuntur apud Isocrat. in Archid.
Nulli nostrum dubium est per arcam Noae •cclesiam suisse figuratam. Aug de Vnit. Ecl. c. 5. Firmissimè tene omnes qui extra ecclesiam catholicā praesentem fin•unt vitam, in ignē aeternum ituros Nam & in diebu• diluvij neminem legimus extra arcam potuisse salvari Aug. de Fid. ad P. Diac. c 37, 38.
None nostrum Dubium est per Ark Noah •cclesiam suisse figuratam. Aug de Unit Ecl c. 5. Firmissimè tene omnes qui extra Church catholicā praesentem fin•unt vitam, in Ignem aeternum ituros Nam & in diebu• diluvij neminem Legimus extra Ark potuisse salvari Aug. de Fid. ad P. Diacritical c 37, 38.
Cum tenentur in tam grand• crimine per•uss• su•t animi caecitate, ut nec intelligant delicta nec plangant. In•ignantis D•i major haec plaga est. Cypr. Serm. 5. de lapsis.
Cum tenentur in tam grand• crimine per•uss• su•t animi caecitate, ut nec Intelligent Delicta nec plangant. In•ignantis D•i Major haec plaga est. Cyprus Sermon 5. de Lapsis.
Robustiores ramos instrumentis quibusdam in unum contraxerunt: deinde cuilibet Martyrum crura alligarunt: at { que } ita eos in suum quem { que } locum pro natura sua recurrere permittentes, subitam m•mbrorum distractionem effecer•nt. (Intereat { que } feris dilaceratus equis. Prud. de Hippolyto. Hym. 11.)
Robustiores Ramos Instrumentis Some in Unum contraxerunt: Deinde cuilibet Martyrs crura alligarunt: At { que } ita eos in suum Whom { que } locum Pro Nature sua recurrere permittentes, subitam m•mbrorum distractionem effecer•nt. (Intereat { que } feris dilaceratus equis. Prud. de Hippolytus. Hym. 11.)
Tyrannus cum considerasset regionis naturam quod frigore horrida esset, & anni tempus quòd hybernum; observata nocte in qua maximè malum ipsum augesceret, & alias tunc aquilo in ipsa spiraret: jussit quadraginta Christianos nudatos sub dio in media urbe congelatos mori. Tunc ubi mandatum audivissent, cum gaudio abjecta etiam extrema tunica ad mortem per frigus precedebant. Basil. in 40. Mart. Conc. Item Greg. Nyssen. de ijsdem Orat. 2.
Tyrannus cum considerasset regionis naturam quod Frigor horrida esset, & anni Tempus quòd hybernum; Observata nocte in qua maximè malum ipsum augesceret, & alias tunc Aquilo in ipsa spiraret: Jussit Quadraginta Christians nudatos sub dio in media City congelatos Mori. Tunc ubi mandatum audivissent, cum gaudio abjecta etiam extrema tunica ad mortem per Frigus precedebant. Basil. in 40. Mart. Conc Item Greg. Nyssen. de ijsdem Orat 2.
Eos qui in carcere suffocabantur canibus rojecerunt, adhibitis nocte die { que } custodibus ne quisquam eorum sepeliretur: prolatis { que } reliquijs cum ▪ a bestijs, tum ab igne relictis, ac partim laceratis, partim adustis, deinde & reliquorum capitibus unà cum truncis pariformiter inhumatis complures dies militaris curae custodiam deputarunt. Haec & alia tormentorum genera memorantur a Basilio Concionibus in S. Martyres. Prudent. in Hymnis de Coron. Mart. Euseb. Eccles. Hist. l. 5. c. 1. & l. 8. c. 6, 7. &c. Niceph. l. 7. c. 11, 12.
Eos qui in carcere suffocabantur canibus rojecerunt, adhibitis nocte die { que } custodibus ne quisquam Their sepeliretur: prolatis { que } reliquijs cum ▪ a bestijs, tum ab Ignite relictis, ac Partim laceratis, Partim adustis, Deinde & reliquorum Capitibus unà cum truncis pariformiter inhumatis Complures dies militaris Curae custodiam deputarunt. Haec & Alias tormentorum genera memorantur a Basilio Concionibus in S. Martyrs. Prudent. in Hymnis de Coron. Mart. Eusebius Eccles. Hist. l. 5. c. 1. & l. 8. c. 6, 7. etc. Niceph l. 7. c. 11, 12.
Ignis & crux, incursus bestiarum, dissipatio ossium, convulsio membrorum, totius corporis commolitio, ac supplicia Diaboli in me veniant, modò Iesum Christum acquiram. Euseb. Hist. Eccl. l. 3. c. 36.
Ignis & crux, Incursion bestiarum, dissipatio ossium, convulsio Members, totius corporis commolitio, ac supplicia Diaboli in me veniant, modò Jesus Christ acquiram. Eusebius Hist. Ecclesiastes l. 3. c. 36.
Erant qui cum opibus, nobilitate, gloria, eloquentia & philosophia illustres essent, nihilo tamen secius cuncta haec verae p•etati & fidei in servatorem nostrum Iesum Christum postponebant. Isti quamvis rogarentur ab innumeris cognatis & aliàs amicis: deni { que } & alijs in dignitate constitutis primoribus: praeterea & ab ipso Iudice obsecrarentur, ut sui ipsorum misererētur, uxoribus { que } & liberis parcerent, haudquaquam a tot & tantis viris ab hoc induci potuerunt, ut vitae hujus amore afficerentur, & confessionem servatoris nostri contemnerent, & negationem illius sus { que } de { que } facerent. Euseb. Hist. Eccl. l. 8. c. 9.
Erant qui cum opibus, nobilitate, gloria, Eloquence & philosophia illustres essent, nihilo tamen secius Everything haec Verae p•etati & fidei in servatorem nostrum Jesus Christ postponebant. Isti Quamvis rogarentur ab innumeris cognatis & alias amicis: Deni { que } & Alijs in dignitate constitutis primoribus: praeterea & ab ipso Iudice obsecrarentur, ut sui Ipsorum misererētur, uxoribus { que } & Liberis parcerent, haudquaquam a tot & tantis Viris ab hoc Induce potuerunt, ut vitae hujus amore afficerentur, & confessionem Savior Our contemnerent, & negationem Illius sus { que } de { que } facerent. Eusebius Hist. Ecclesiastes l. 8. c. 9.
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1 Christs honour. Quam laetus in illis Christum fuit ▪ quaem libens in talibus servis suis & pugnavit & vicit, &c. Cypr. Epist. 6. l. 2. Laetatur milite suo Dominus Laetatur teste nominis sui Christus. Cypr. de laude Marty.
1 Christ honour. Quam Laetus in illis Christ fuit ▪ quaem libens in Talibus servis suis & pugnavit & Vicit, etc. Cyprus Epistle 6. l. 2. Laetatur Milit Sue Dominus Laetatur teste Nominis sui Christus. Cyprus de laud Mart.
Passione corporis fratrum mentes ad divina martyria provocatis, duces vos exhibendo virtutis &c. Cypr. Epist. 25. l. 3. Ad tormenta vincenda caeteri• duces facti, exemplum virtutis fidei praebuerunt. Idem. Epist 6. l. 2.
Passion corporis fratrum mentes ad Divine Martyrs provocatis, duces vos exhibendo virtue etc. Cyprus Epistle 25. l. 3. Ad tormenta vincenda caeteri• duces facti, exemplum virtue fidei praebuerunt. Idem. Epistle 6. l. 2.
Tanta est virtute Blandina repleta ut lassarentur qui per vices illam quovis suppliciorum genere •orquebant a mane ad vespe•am, se { que } victos esse confiterentur Euseb. Eccl Hist. l. 5. c. 1.
Tanta est virtute Blandina Repleta ut lassarentur qui per vices Illam quovis suppliciorum genere •orquebant a mane ad vespe•am, se { que } victos esse confiterentur Eusebius Ecclesiastes Hist. l. 5. c. 1.
Virtu• est tāta Martyrij, ut per illam credere etiam ille cogitur qui te vulto ci•ere. Cypr de lau•e Mart. Lictor cōnumeratus est inter Mar•yres. Basil Conc. in 40. Mart.
Virtu• est tāta Martyrij, ut per Illam Believe etiam Isle cogitur qui te vulto ci•ere. Cyprus de lau•e Mart. Lictor cōnumeratus est inter Mar•yres. Basil Conc in 40. Mart.
Ʋirtutes animi aliquādo in opere manifestātur, aliquādo in habitu latēt: sicut martyrij virtus, &c. Iam erat in Iob patientia, quam noverat Deus, & cui testimonium perhibebat, sed homnibus innotuit tentationis examine Aug. de bono cojug c. 21
Ʋirtutes animi aliquādo in Opere manifestātur, aliquādo in habitu latēt: sicut martyrij virtus, etc. Iam erat in Job patientia, quam noverat Deus, & cui testimonium perhibebat, sed homnibus Innotuit tentationis examine Aug. de Bono cojug c. 21
Altiu• ac penitus terrae defigitur arbos: Aes•ulus inprimis ▪ qu• quantùm ve•tice a• aur•s Aethe•eas tātùm radice in ta••ara tendit Ergo non byemes illam, non fla•ra, ne { que } imbres Convellunt: immota manet, &c. Virg. Geor. l. 2.
Altiu• ac penitus terrae defigitur arbos: Aes•ulus inprimis ▪ qu• quantùm ve•tice a• aur•s Aethe•eas tātùm radice in ta••ara tendit Ergo non byemes Illam, non fla•ra, ne { que } imbres Convellunt: Immota manet, etc. Virg George l. 2.
Fertur Iulianum fidem in Christum confestim adeo manifeste, & impudenter abnegasse, ut sacrific ijs quibusdam, & invocationibus, & victimae cruenta baptismum a nostris acceptum, abluerit: & initiationi ecclesiasticae renunciarit: & ex eo tempore lavationibus, victimis & alijs quaecun { que } gentilium superstitio exposcit, & privatim & publicè usus est. Christianos, studium Imperatoris circa sacra gentilium non med•ocriter contristavit, attonitos { que } reddidit: praesertim ob id, quòd antea Christianus fuisset. Etenim tanquam religiosus erga paternam religionem, a puero secundum ecclesioe consuetudinem initiatus, in { que } sacris Scripturis institutus, ac sub episcopis, & viris ecclesiasticis enutritus fuerat. Sozom. Eccl. Hist. l. 5. c. 2.
Fertur Julian fidem in Christ confestim adeo manifest, & impudenter abnegasse, ut sacrific ijs Some, & invocationibus, & Victimae cruenta Baptism a nostris acceptum, abluerit: & initiationi Ecclesiastical renunciarit: & ex eo tempore lavationibus, victimis & Alijs quaecun { que } Gentilium Superstition exposcit, & Privately & publicè usus est. Christians, studium Imperatoris circa sacra Gentilium non med•ocriter contristavit, attonitos { que } reddidit: Especially ob id, quòd Antea Christian fuisset. Etenim tanquam Religious Erga paternam religionem, a puero secundum ecclesioe consuetudinem Initiatus, in { que } sacris Scriptures institutus, ac sub episcopis, & Viris ecclesiasticis enutritus fuerat. Sozomen Ecclesiastes Hist. l. 5. c. 2.
Iulianum, vulnere accepto, implesse manum suam sanguine ferunt: & sparso in aera, dixisse, Vicisti Galilaee: simul { que } & victoriam confessum, & maledictum ausum esse. Theod. Eccl. Hist. l. 4. c. 25.
Julian, vulnere accepto, implesse manum suam sanguine ferunt: & sparso in Era, dixisse, Vicisti Galilee: simul { que } & victoriam confessum, & Maledictum ausum esse. Theod. Ecclesiastes Hist. l. 4. c. 25.
Venia peccatorum fi•eliter 〈 ◊ 〉 ab 〈 … 〉 vult •ortem peccat•r••, 〈 ◊ 〉 ut •onvertatur a perditione pen••ēdo. & 〈 ◊ 〉 ••sc•atione Domini vivat. Si quis a••ter de just•ssima Dei p•etate sentit, non Christianus, sed Novatianu•e•• Aug. de 〈 ◊ 〉. c. 80. Non de ipsis crimini•••, quā•i•et magn•• remittendis in Sācta Ecclesia Dei desperanda est mis•ricordia agentibus pae•itentiam, &c. Aug En•bir. c. 65.
Venia peccatorum fi•eliter 〈 ◊ 〉 ab 〈 … 〉 vult •ortem peccat•r••, 〈 ◊ 〉 ut •onvertatur a perdition pen••ēdo. & 〈 ◊ 〉 ••sc•atione Domini vivat. Si quis a••ter de just•ssima Dei p•etate Sentit, non Christian, said Novatianu•e•• Aug. de 〈 ◊ 〉. c. 80. Non de Ipse crimini•••, quam•i•et magn•• remittendis in Sācta Ecclesia Dei desperanda est mis•ricordia agentibus pae•itentiam, etc. Aug En•bir. c. 65.
D• primo homine, patre generis humani, quod eum Christ•• solverit, Ecclesia fere tota conse•tit. Au• Epist. 99. Taciani sa•uti primi homini• contradicunt. Aug de Haeres. c. 6.25. Vetu• lex quibusdam ignovit, ne omnino crudelis diceretur. Aug. Quaest. •uxtim c. 102.
D• primo homine, patre Generis Humani, quod Eum Christ•• solverit, Ecclesia fere tota conse•tit. Au• Epistle 99. Taciani sa•uti Primi homini• contradicunt. Aug de Haeres. c. 6.25. Vetu• lex Some ignovit, ne Omnino crudelis diceretur. Aug. Question •uxtim c. 102.
Cathari, qui seipsos isto nomine, quasi propter mundiciam superbissimè at { que } odiosissimè •ominant, paenitentiam de negāt, Novatum sectantes haereticum: unde etiam Novatiani appellantur. Aug. de Haeres c. 38 NONLATINALPHABET, id est mundos se vocant, cum sint omnium immundissimi, negantes paenitentiam per quam peccata mundantur. Hier. in Hos. 14.
Cathari, qui seipsos isto nomine, quasi propter mundiciam superbissimè At { que } odiosissimè •ominant, paenitentiam de negāt, Novatum sectantes Hereticum: unde etiam Novatian appellantur. Aug. de Haeres c. 38, id est mundos se Vocant, cum sint omnium immundissimi, negantes paenitentiam per quam Peccata mundantur. Hier. in Hos. 14.
Novatus quasi haereticus semper, & perfidus omnium sacerdotum voce damnatus. Cypr. Epist. l. 2. Epist. 8. Synod. Afric. 2. Aug. ut supr. Nusquam tam vigere debent viscera misericordiae quam in Ecclesia Catholica, ut tanquam vera mater, nec peccantibus fitijs sup•rbē insultet, nec correctis difficilè ignoscat. Aug de Agone Christian c. 30.
Novatian quasi Heretic semper, & perfidus omnium Sacerdotum voce Damnatus. Cyprus Epistle l. 2. Epistle 8. Synod. Afric. 2. Aug. ut Supr. Nusquam tam vigere debent viscera Mercy quam in Ecclesia Catholica, ut tanquam vera mater, nec peccantibus fitijs sup•rbē insultet, nec correctis difficilè ignoscat. Aug de Ago Christian c. 30.
1. Repentance must be from the heart. Oportet paenitentiam agentes flere a marè, & reliqu• quae paenitentiae propria sunt ex corde demōstrare Basil. Moral. Sum. 1. c. 3.
1. Repentance must be from the heart. Oportet paenitentiam agents flere a marè, & reliqu• Quae paenitentiae propria sunt ex cord demōstrare Basil. Moral. Sum. 1. c. 3.
Paenitentia agenda secundum modum sui cujus { que } peccati. Aug. Encb. c. 65. Secundum conscientiae molem exhibenda est paenitētiae magnitude. Amb. ad Virgin. lays. c. 8
Penitence agenda secundum modum sui cujus { que } peccati. Aug. Encb. c. 65. Secundum conscientiae molem exhibenda est paenitētiae magnitude. Ambassadors ad Virgae. lays. c. 8
4 Fruits meet for repentance to be brought foorth. Paenitentiam agentibus non sufficit ad salutem secessu• solus a peccatis, verùm opus est ipsis etiam fructibus paenitentia dignis. Basil. Moral. Sum 1. c 4. Satisfactio paenitentiae, est causas peccar•rum excidere, nec earum suggestionibus adi. •um indulgere, Aug. de Eccl. dogm. c. 54.
4 Fruits meet for Repentance to be brought forth. Paenitentiam agentibus non sufficit ad salutem secessu• solus a peccatis, verùm opus est Ipse etiam fructibus Penitence dignis. Basil. Moral. Sum 1. c 4. Satisfaction paenitentiae, est causas peccar•rum excidere, nec earum suggestionibus adi. •um indulgere, Aug. de Ecclesiastes Dogma. c. 54.
Quendā adolescentē fabulae ferūt post amores meretricio• peregrè profect•, & abolito am•re, regressum postea veteri occurrisse di•ecte, qu• ubi no• interpellatā mirata, putaverit no• recognitā, rur•us occurrens d•xerit, Ego sum, responderit ille, Sed ego nō sum ego. Am•. de Poenit. l. 2. c. 10.
Quendā adolescentē Fables ferunt post Love meretricio• peregrè profect•, & abolito am•re, regressum postea Veteri occurrisse di•ecte, qu• ubi no• interpellatā mirata, putaverit no• recognitā, rur•us occurrens d•xerit, Ego sum, responderit Isle, Said ego nō sum ego. Am•. de Repent l. 2. c. 10.
5. Relapse to be taken heed of. Si a prima peccatorum miseria erep•i, rurs• ad eandem malignitatem revertimur, gr•vi•r pu•itio nos profectò expectabit. Chrys. in Mat. 12. Hom 44
5. Relapse to be taken heed of. Si a prima peccatorum Miseria erep•i, rurs• ad eandem malignitatem revertimur, gr•vi•r pu•itio nos profectò expectabit. Chrys. in Mathew 12. Hom 44
7. Penitents must bring others to repentance. Tu ne recideris, sed a negatione resiliens est o etiam alijs paenitentiae exemp•ar ne desperēt. Theophilac. E•ar. in Luc. ••
7. Penitents must bring Others to Repentance. Tu ne recideris, sed a negation resiliens est o etiam Alijs paenitentiae exemp•ar ne desperent. Theophilac. E•ar. in Luke ••
