now the stile of God is Fortis vltor, God the auenger, Ier. 51. 56. and the stile of men ▪ Filij irae, sonnes of wrath, Ephes. 2. 3. There is no possible peace to bee made betwixt God and man,
now the style of God is Fortis Vltor, God the avenger, Jeremiah 51. 56. and the style of men ▪ Filij irae, Sons of wrath, Ephesians 2. 3. There is no possible peace to be made betwixt God and man,
there is a iustice of the Law, and an Euangelicall Iustice ▪ The Iustice of the Law when a meere morall man is iustified (out of his owne powers) by the works of the Law;
there is a Justice of the Law, and an Evangelical justice ▪ The justice of the Law when a mere moral man is justified (out of his own Powers) by the works of the Law;
The Euangelicall Iustice is not without the interuention of a Sauiour ▪ To which claime is laid in two kindes, either as imputatiue, or as inherent; The inherent wrought in vs:
The Evangelical justice is not without the intervention of a Saviour ▪ To which claim is laid in two Kinds, either as imputative, or as inherent; The inherent wrought in us:
the imputed wrought for vs. How easie were it to lead you through a thicke of distinctions into a large field of controuersie, concerning the nature, meanes, manner of our Iustification? No head in all Diuinity yeelds either more,
the imputed wrought for us How easy were it to led you through a thick of Distinctions into a large field of controversy, Concerning the nature, means, manner of our Justification? No head in all Divinity yields either more,
or more important Problems ▪ In so much as Cardinall De Monte, Vice-President for the time of the Councell of Trent, in an Oration made by him in the eleuenth session, professes, that when they meant to dispatch their Decree concerning Iustification in fifteene daies, it cost them seuen moneths to finish, without one daies intermission;
or more important Problems ▪ In so much as Cardinal De Monte, Vice-President for the time of the Council of Trent, in an Oration made by him in the Eleventh session, Professes, that when they meant to dispatch their decree Concerning Justification in fifteene days, it cost them seuen months to finish, without one days intermission;
and when all is done, they haue left the world, which was before (as Pighius ingenuously) intricated by the thorny questions of Schoolemen, rather more vnsatisfied & perplexed than they found it.
and when all is done, they have left the world, which was before (as Pighius ingenuously) Intricated by the thorny questions of Schoolmen, rather more unsatisfied & perplexed than they found it.
What, but righteousnesse? What righteousnesse, or whose? Ours, or Christs? Ours, in the inherent graces wrought in vs, in the holy workes wrought by vs;
What, but righteousness? What righteousness, or whose? Ours, or Christ? Ours, in the inherent graces wrought in us, in the holy works wrought by us;
or Christs, in his most perfect obedience, and meritorious satisfaction wrought for vs, applied to vs. The Tridentine faction is for the former; wee are for the latter;
or Christ, in his most perfect Obedience, and meritorious satisfaction wrought for us, applied to us The Tridentine faction is for the former; we Are for the latter;
Euery where extolling the perfect obedience of our Redeemer, the gracious application of that obedience, the sweet comfort of that application, the assurance and vnfailablenesse of that comfort:
Every where extolling the perfect Obedience of our Redeemer, the gracious application of that Obedience, the sweet Comfort of that application, the assurance and vnfailablenesse of that Comfort:
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How haue the politickly religious held out twigs for the drowning soule to catch at? Due satisfactions, vndue supererogations, patronages of Saints, bargaines of Indulgences, woollward pilgrimages,
How have the politicly religious held out twigs for the drowning soul to catch At? Due satisfactions, undue supererogations, patronages of Saints, bargains of Indulgences, woollward Pilgrimages,
Is there any of you whose vnquiet breast boiles continually with the conscience of any foule sinne? whose heart is daily tyr'd vpon by the vultur of his secret guiltinesse? whose bosome is gnawed before-hand with that hellish Worme, which can no more giue ouer than die? It boots not to aske thee if thou wouldst haue peace. Peace? Rather than life;
Is there any of you whose unquiet breast boils continually with the conscience of any foul sin? whose heart is daily tired upon by the vulture of his secret guiltiness? whose bosom is gnawed beforehand with that hellish Worm, which can no more give over than die? It boots not to ask thee if thou Wouldst have peace. Peace? Rather than life;
Oh wherewithall shall I come before the Lord, and bow my selfe before the most high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rammes,
O wherewithal shall I come before the Lord, and bow my self before the most high God? Shall I come before him with burned offerings? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams,
or with tenne thousand Riuers of Oyle? Shall I giue my first borne for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sinne of my soule? Heare, O thou distracted heart;
or with tenne thousand rivers of Oil? Shall I give my First born for my Transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? Hear, Oh thou distracted heart;
In vaine shalt thou seeke it in schooles of morality, in learned Libraries, in spacious fields and forrests, in pleasant gardens, in sullen retirednesse, in witty conuersation, in wanton Theaters, in drunken cellers, in tables of gluttony, in beds of lust, chests of Mammon, whiffes and draughts of intoxication, songs of ribaldry, sports of recreation;
In vain shalt thou seek it in Schools of morality, in learned Libraries, in spacious fields and forests, in pleasant gardens, in sullen retiredness, in witty Conversation, in wanton Theaters, in drunken cellars, in tables of gluttony, in Beds of lust, chests of Mammon, whiffs and draughts of intoxication, songs of ribaldry, sports of recreation;
alas, the shaft sticks still in thee, or if that bee shaken out, the head; None but the soueraigne Dittany of thy Sauiours righteousnesse can driue it out;
alas, the shaft sticks still in thee, or if that be shaken out, the head; None but the sovereign Dittany of thy Saviour's righteousness can driven it out;
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Our enemy is now our Father, our Iudge is our Sauiour, the offended our surety, that precious bloud our ransome, that perfect righteousnesse our euerlasting peace.
Our enemy is now our Father, our Judge is our Saviour, the offended our surety, that precious blood our ransom, that perfect righteousness our everlasting peace.
The former of these is that which Philosophers and Casuists call a legall and vniuersall Iustice. The latter is that particular Iustice, which we vse to distinguish by Distribution, and Commutation; the one consisting in matter of Commerce, the other in Reward, or Punishment;
The former of these is that which Philosophers and Casuists call a Legal and universal Justice The latter is that particular justice, which we use to distinguish by Distribution, and Commutation; the one consisting in matter of Commerce, the other in Reward, or Punishment;
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when respect to the community caries men from partiall reflections vpon thēselues; As contrarily distractions, and priuate ends are the bane of any state.
when respect to the community caries men from partial reflections upon themselves; As contrarily distractions, and private ends Are the bane of any state.
the head to deuise and command, the eies to see, the eare to heare, the palate to taste, the heart to moue, the bellowes of the lungs to blow, the liuer to sanguifie, the stomach to digest, the guts to export, the hands to execute, the tongue to talke for the good of this naturall Common-wealth of the body, all goes well and happily;
the head to devise and command, the eyes to see, the ear to hear, the palate to taste, the heart to move, the bellows of the lungs to blow, the liver to sanguify, the stomach to digest, the guts to export, the hands to execute, the tongue to talk for the good of this natural Commonwealth of the body, all Goes well and happily;
but if any of these parts will be gathering to themselues, and obstructions grow within; and mutinous distempers arise in the humors, ruine is threatned to the whole:
but if any of these parts will be gathering to themselves, and obstructions grow within; and mutinous distempers arise in the humours, ruin is threatened to the Whole:
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I need not tell you that good lawes are the walls of the Citie, the sinewes of the politicke body, the rule of our life, the life of our state, without which men would turne brute, yea monstrous;
I need not tell you that good laws Are the walls of the city, the sinews of the politic body, the Rule of our life, the life of our state, without which men would turn brutus, yea monstrous;
This Iustice hath stocks for the vagrant, whips for harlots, brands for pettylarzons, ropes for fellons, weights for the contumaciously silent, stakes for blasphemous hereticks, gibbets for murtherers, the hurdle,
This justice hath stocks for the vagrant, whips for harlots, brands for pettylarzons, ropes for felons, weights for the contumaciously silent, stakes for blasphemous Heretics, gibbets for murderers, the hurdle,
It was not for nothing that Maximilian the first, passing by the gallowes, saluted it with Salue Iustitia. Ye neuer see Iustice painted without a sword;
It was not for nothing that Maximilian the First, passing by the gallows, saluted it with Salve Iustitia. You never see justice painted without a sword;
neither need we wish to be more charitable, than the God of mercy that saies, Thine eie shall not spare the murtherer, Numb. 35. 31. The Tempter to idolatry, Deut. 13. 6. The very sonnes of Leui were appointed to win an euerlasting blessing, by consecrating their hands to God in Israelitish bloud:
neither need we wish to be more charitable, than the God of mercy that Says, Thine eye shall not spare the murderer, Numb. 35. 31. The Tempter to idolatry, Deuteronomy 13. 6. The very Sons of Levi were appointed to win an everlasting blessing, by consecrating their hands to God in Israelitish blood:
The vniust fauour, and plausibilitie of Romish Doctors, towards capitall offenders, hath made their Sanctuaries (euen literally) a denne of theeues, an harbour of villany.
The unjust favour, and plausibility of Romish Doctors, towards capital offenders, hath made their Sanctuaries (even literally) a den of thieves, an harbour of villainy.
Woe be to those partiall Iudges, that iustifie the wicked, and condemne the innocent; the girdle of whose equitie saggs downe on that side where the purse hangs:
Woe be to those partial Judges, that justify the wicked, and condemn the innocent; the girdle of whose equity saggs down on that side where the purse hangs:
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Lastly, woe to those vnworthy ones that raise themselues by fraud, bribes, symony, sacrilege; therefore are these enemies to the state, because to peace;
Lastly, woe to those unworthy ones that raise themselves by fraud, Bribes, simony, sacrilege; Therefore Are these enemies to the state, Because to peace;
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If it please you to cast your eies vpon her Sister the Church, you shall finde that the outward peace thereof also must arise from Iustice. Alas; thence is our hopelesnesse:
If it please you to cast your eyes upon her Sister the Church, you shall find that the outward peace thereof also must arise from Justice Alas; thence is our hopelesnesse:
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but what possibility of peace in the peremptory repulses of Iustice? What possibility of Iustice in the long vsurped tyranny of the successor of Romulus? Could we hope to see Iustice once shine from those seuen hills, we would make account of peace;
but what possibility of peace in the peremptory repulses of justice? What possibility of justice in the long usurped tyranny of the successor of Romulus? Could we hope to see justice once shine from those seuen hills, we would make account of peace;
but, oh, the miserable iniustice of that imperious Sea; Iniustice of claime, iniustice of practice. Of claime, ouer Kings, Church, Scriptures, Conscience: Ouer Kings;
but, o, the miserable injustice of that imperious Sea; Injustice of claim, injustice of practice. Of claim, over Kings, Church, Scriptures, Conscience: Over Kings;
he is super Imperatores & reges, saith their Antoninus, Triumphus, Capistranus, and who not? How much? you know the calculation of the magnitude of the two great lights:
he is super Imperatores & reges, Says their Antoninus, Triumphus, Capistrano, and who not? How much? you know the calculation of the magnitude of the two great lights:
they are the words of their Pope Nicholas; The Imperiall throne is vnde nisi à nobis, saith Pope Adrian: What should I tel you of his bridle, stirrup, toe, cup, canopie? Let the booke of holy Ceremonies say the rest;
they Are the words of their Pope Nicholas; The Imperial throne is vnde nisi à nobis, Says Pope Adrian: What should I tell you of his bridle, stirrup, toe, cup, canopy? Let the book of holy Ceremonies say the rest;
These things are stale, The world hath long seene & blushed. Ouer the Church; There is challenged a proper head-ship from whom all influences of life, sense, motion come;
These things Are stale, The world hath long seen & blushed. Over the Church; There is challenged a proper headship from whom all influences of life, sense, motion come;
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For he is the foundation of the Church saith Bellarmine; Ouer as the head, vnder as the foundation? What can Christ be more? Thence, where are generall councells but vnder him as the streame of Iesuites;
For he is the Foundation of the Church Says Bellarmine; Over as the head, under as the Foundation? What can christ be more? Thence, where Are general Counsels but under him as the stream of Iesuites;
Who but he is, regulafidei, as their Andradius: he alone hath infallibility & indefectibility, whether in decretis fidei, or in praeceptis morum, as Bellarmine. Hee hath power to make new Creeds,
Who but he is, regulafidei, as their Andreas: he alone hath infallibility & indefectibility, whither in decretis fidei, or in praeceptis morum, as Bellarmine. He hath power to make new Creeds,
I am ashamed to tell, and you would blush to heare of the dispensation reported to be granted by Sixtus 4. to the family of the Cardinall of Saint Lucie; and by Alexander 6. to Peter Mendoza Cardinall of Valentia.
I am ashamed to tell, and you would blush to hear of the Dispensation reported to be granted by Sixtus 4. to the family of the Cardinal of Saint Lucy; and by Alexander 6. to Peter Mendoza Cardinal of Valentia.
What can be more vniust than to cast out of the lap of the Church those that oppose their nouelties, to condemne them to the stake, to hell for Heretikes.
What can be more unjust than to cast out of the lap of the Church those that oppose their novelties, to condemn them to the stake, to hell for Heretics.
What more vniust than to falsifie the writings of ancient, or moderne authors by secret expurgations by wilfull mis-editions? what more vniust than the with holding the remedy of generall Councels,
What more unjust than to falsify the writings of ancient, or modern Authors by secret expurgations by wilful mis-editions? what more unjust than the with holding the remedy of general Counsels,
than vpholding a faction by willing falshood of rumors, than plotting the subuersion of King and state by vnnaturall conspiracies? Well may we call heauen and earth to record against the iniustice of these claimes, of these practises.
than upholding a faction by willing falsehood of rumours, than plotting the subversion of King and state by unnatural conspiracies? Well may we call heaven and earth to record against the injustice of these claims, of these practises.
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and if in this common harmony of Peace, there be found some priuate iarres of discord, whence is it but from our owne Iniustice? The world is of another minde;
and if in this Common harmony of Peace, there be found Some private jars of discord, whence is it but from our own Injustice? The world is of Another mind;
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Not the peeuish and turbulent wife, who forgetting the ribbe, vsurps vpon the head, but the resolute husband, that hates to leesse his authority in his loue;
Not the peevish and turbulent wife, who forgetting the rib, usurps upon the head, but the resolute husband, that hates to leesse his Authority in his love;
In the Country, not the oppressing Gentleman, that tyrannizes ouer his Cottagers, incroches vpon his neighbours inheritance, incloses commons, depopulates villages, scruzes his Tenants to death,
In the Country, not the oppressing Gentleman, that tyrannizes over his Cottagers, incroches upon his neighbours inheritance, incloses commons, depopulates villages, scruzes his Tenants to death,
but the poore soules that when they are crushed, yeeld the iuyce of teares, exhibit bils of complaint, throw open the new thornes, maintaine the old mounds;
but the poor Souls that when they Are crushed, yield the juice of tears, exhibit bills of complaint, throw open the new thorns, maintain the old mounds;
In the world, lastly, Not the ambitious incrochers vpon others dominions, not violaters of leagues, not vsurpers of mis-gotten titles and dignities, not suborners,
In the world, lastly, Not the ambitious encroachers upon Others Dominions, not violaters of leagues, not usurper's of misgotten titles and dignities, not suborners,
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or abettors of conspiracies, and traitors, but the vnkinde patients that will not recipere ferrum: I wis the great Potentates of the world might see a ready way to Peace.
or abettors of conspiracies, and Traitors, but the unkind patients that will not recipere ferrum: I wis the great Potentates of the world might see a ready Way to Peace.
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condemning true iustice of cruelty ▪ stripping her of the honour of peace, branding her with the censure of troublesome. Foolish men speake foolish things:
condemning true Justice of cruelty ▪ stripping her of the honour of peace, branding her with the censure of troublesome. Foolish men speak foolish things:
that he who hath graciously said all this while, Da pacem, Domine, Giue peace in our time, O Lord, may superscribe at the last his iust Trophees, with, Blessed bee the Lord which teacheth my hands to warre, and my fingers to fight.
that he who hath graciously said all this while, Dam pacem, Domine, Give peace in our time, Oh Lord, may superscribe At the last his just Trophies, with, Blessed be the Lord which Teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Ye haue heard of the spirituall Iustice and Peace; Yee haue heard of the Ciuill; may it please you to mix both of them together: My text alone doth it;
You have herd of the spiritual justice and Peace; Ye have herd of the Civil; may it please you to mix both of them together: My text alone does it;
There is no feast to a good conscience; this is meat, musicke, welcome; It seemes harder that true spirituall honesty should procure euen outward peace:
There is no feast to a good conscience; this is meat, music, welcome; It seems harder that true spiritual honesty should procure even outward peace:
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Heare wise Salomon; By the blessing of the vpright, the city is exalted, Prou. 11. 11. When a mans waies please the Lord, hee maketh euen his enemies to bee at peace with him, Prou. 16. 7. Righteousnesse exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people, Prou. 14. 34. It followes then as a iust corollary, That the honestest, and conscionablest man is the best subiect:
Hear wise Solomon; By the blessing of the upright, the City is exalted, Prou. 11. 11. When a men ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be At peace with him, Prou. 16. 7. Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, but since is a reproach to any people, Prou. 14. 34. It follows then as a just Corollary, That the honestest, and conscionablest man is the best Subject:
Whereas the gracelesse, and vicious person, let him be neuer so plausible a talker, neuer so carefull an Officer, neuer so valiant a Leader, neuer so officious a courtier, neuer so deepe in subsidies, neuer so forward in actions, is no other than an enemy to the state, which hee professes to adore.
Whereas the graceless, and vicious person, let him be never so plausible a talker, never so careful an Officer, never so valiant a Leader, never so officious a courtier, never so deep in subsidies, never so forward in actions, is no other than an enemy to the state, which he Professes to adore.
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we know that the excellency of Princes is expressed by serenity; what good hath the earth which God doth not couch vnder the name of Peace? Blessed be God,
we know that the excellency of Princes is expressed by serenity; what good hath the earth which God does not couch under the name of Peace? Blessed be God,
the Lilies and Lions of our Salomon haue beene iustly worded with Beati pacifici. Would we haue this happinesse perpetuated to vs, to posterity? Oh let Prince and people meet in the ambition to be Gens iusta, a righteous nation, righteous euery way;
the Lilies and Lions of our Solomon have been justly worded with Beati Pacifici. Would we have this happiness perpetuated to us, to posterity? O let Prince and people meet in the ambition to be Gens Justa, a righteous Nation, righteous every Way;
all presumptuous and rebellious thoughts from our hearts. Let our hearts, hands, tongues, liues, bodies and soules be sincerely deuoted to him. Then, for men:
all presumptuous and rebellious thoughts from our hearts. Let our hearts, hands, tongues, lives, bodies and Souls be sincerely devoted to him. Then, for men:
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Let there be no grinding of faces, no trampling on the poore ( Amos 5. 11.) no swallowing of widdowes houses, no force, no fraud, no periury, no perfidiousnesse. Finally, for our selues;
Let there be no grinding of faces, no trampling on the poor (Amos 5. 11.) not swallowing of widow's houses, no force, no fraud, no perjury, no perfidiousness. Finally, for our selves;
framing himselfe to all Christian and heauenly temper, in all wisdome, sobriety, chastity, meeknesse, constancy, moderation, patience, and sweet contentation:
framing himself to all Christian and heavenly temper, in all Wisdom, sobriety, chastity, meekness, constancy, moderation, patience, and sweet contentation:
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vnto the fruition whereof, he who hath ordained vs, mercifully bring vs for the sake of him, who is the Prince of Peace, Iesus Christ the righteous. FINIS.
unto the fruition whereof, he who hath ordained us, mercifully bring us for the sake of him, who is the Prince of Peace, Iesus christ the righteous. FINIS.
