One of the foure sermons preached before the Kings Maiestie, at Hampton Court in September last This concerning the antiquitie and superioritie of bishops. Sept. 21. 1606. By the Reuerend Father in God William Lord Bishop of Rochester.
Actes 20. 28. Take heed to your selues, and to the whole flocke (In quo Spiritus Sāctus vos posuit Episcopos) in which the holy ghost hath placed you Bishops, to feed the Church of God, which he haeth purchased with his own blood.
Acts 20. 28. Take heed to your selves, and to the Whole flock (In quo Spiritus Sāctus vos He placed Episcopos) in which the holy ghost hath placed you Bishops, to feed the Church of God, which he haeth purchased with his own blood.
or Nationall for one Region, deriues the antiquitie from this booke of the Acts. The Generall Councels from the fifteenth Chapter, the Nationall and Prouinciall from this 20. And howsoeuer Greg. Nazian: seemes to decline all Councels, concluding of them as Saint Paul of the Corinthian Assemblies, that they meete together NONLATINALPHABET, bringing with them more losse then gaine to the truth;
or National for one Region, derives the antiquity from this book of the Acts. The General Counsels from the fifteenth Chapter, the National and Provincial from this 20. And howsoever Greg. Nazian: seems to decline all Counsels, concluding of them as Saint Paul of the Corinthian Assemblies, that they meet together, bringing with them more loss then gain to the truth;
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If any Heresie in doctrine, or enormitie in manners, like a fretting Gangrene, haue already eaten into the Church, (whereof Saint Paul complaines to Timothie) then is it Synodus NONLATINALPHABET, the Clergie meetes to cure the maladie, either by incision or infusion;
If any Heresy in Doctrine, or enormity in manners, like a fretting Gangrene, have already eaten into the Church, (whereof Saint Paul complains to Timothy) then is it Synod, the Clergy meets to cure the malady, either by incision or infusion;
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That this Synode here in this Chapter met to both these purposes, is the opinion of some Diuines, Saint Paul the President of the Conuocation, calling together the Clergie of Ephesus, verse 17, first cōcerning those beasts of Ephesus, whereof himselfe speaketh in the Epistle to the Corinthians (their whelpes are multiplied with vs in England) which made a iest of the soules immoralitie, and the bodies resurrection;
That this Synod Here in this Chapter met to both these Purposes, is the opinion of Some Divines, Saint Paul the President of the Convocation, calling together the Clergy of Ephesus, verse 17, First Concerning those beasts of Ephesus, whereof himself speaks in the Epistle to the Corinthians (their whelps Are multiplied with us in England) which made a jest of the Souls immorality, and the bodies resurrection;
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Secondly, because in the next verse to my Text, he foresawe daungers, both forraine and domestique, both Lupos ingredientes Vers. 29. Wolues entring, and deuouring the flocke;
Secondly, Because in the next verse to my Text, he foresaw dangers, both foreign and domestic, both Lupos ingredients Vers. 29. Wolves entering, and devouring the flock;
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And this last is the most apparant subiect of this whole Sermon ad clerum, and thereunto the most emphaticall and inforceing motiue, this ergo, this illatiue for Attention, Take heede therefore &c. Which some, not vnfitly, doe call Saint Paul his trumpet, not that whereof he speaketh in the 1. Cor. 14. 8. which sendeth out NONLATINALPHABET a dull and vncertaine sound:
And this last is the most apparent Subject of this Whole Sermon ad clerum, and thereunto the most emphatical and inforcing motive, this ergo, this illative for Attention, Take heed Therefore etc. Which Some, not unfitly, do call Saint Paul his trumpet, not that whereof he speaks in the 1. Cor. 14. 8. which sends out a dull and uncertain found:
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or a thunder clap, so vehemently it ratleth out this Episcopall, this Pastorall cautell ▪ First intrinsecally, Take heed to your selues, for as a City mounted on a hill cannot be hid,
or a thunder clap, so vehemently it rattleth out this Episcopal, this Pastoral cautel ▪ First intrinsically, Take heed to your selves, for as a city mounted on a hill cannot be hid,
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and if the salt it selfe be vnsauery, wherewith then can it season other things? Secondly, extrinsecally, Take heed to the (Flock) for Christianity extendeth both her charitie and industrie to the good of others;
and if the salt it self be unsavoury, wherewith then can it season other things? Secondly, extrinsically, Take heed to the (Flock) for Christianity extendeth both her charity and industry to the good of Others;
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yea, to the (whole Flocke) as Ezekiel doth particularize it, to strengthen the weake, to heale the infected, to splint the spreined, to reduce the wandring, to seeke the lost, to cherish the strong:
yea, to the (Whole Flock) as Ezekielem does particularise it, to strengthen the weak, to heal the infected, to splint the spreined, to reduce the wandering, to seek the lost, to cherish the strong:
Sed sonitus buccinae ad huc crescit in maius & prolixius tenditur, saith Moses of that Trumpet, Exod. 19. 19. And still Saint Paul raiseth his blast by a threefold inforcement.
said sonitus buccinae ad huc crescit in May & prolixius tenditur, Says Moses of that Trumpet, Exod 19. 19. And still Saint Paul Raiseth his blast by a threefold enforcement.
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First, expressing the burthen of the office it selfe, Posuit vos ad (Pascendum) ye are set to Feede, for God loues no loiterers, either in the market vnhired,
First, expressing the burden of the office it self, He placed vos ad (Pascendum) you Are Set to Feed, for God loves no loiterers, either in the market unhired,
Secondly, the author of the office, Spiritus Sanctus, for no man, saith Paul, taketh this honor vnto himselfe but hee that is called of God, who imposeth the office, and will exact the accompt.
Secondly, the author of the office, Spiritus Sanctus, for no man, Says Paul, Takes this honour unto himself but he that is called of God, who Imposes the office, and will exact the account.
Thirdly, the qualitie of the flocke which is to bee fed, euen that which Saint Peter calleth populum acquisitionis, a precious people, purchased with a price of greater value then a Kings ransome,
Thirdly, the quality of the flock which is to be fed, even that which Saint Peter calls Populum acquisitionis, a precious people, purchased with a price of greater valve then a Kings ransom,
so, to select out of this long Text a few wordes, which are drawne into question against the calling Episcopall; for it hath beene a long time buzzed into the eares of many, that the function of Bishops is but an humane Inuention.
so, to select out of this long Text a few words, which Are drawn into question against the calling Episcopal; for it hath been a long time buzzed into the ears of many, that the function of Bishops is but an humane Invention.
In which the holy ghost hath placed you Bishops.) The discussing whereof, shall be like the trial of an Ephra•mite, by Shiboleth and Siboleth, to see whether it lisp for the Presbyterie, or speak fully for the Praelacy. The first is coniectuall,
In which the holy ghost hath placed you Bishops.) The discussing whereof, shall be like the trial of an Ephra•mite, by Shibboleth and Siboleth, to see whither it lisp for the Presbytery, or speak Fully for the Prelacy. The First is coniectuall,
because whom verse 17. hee calleth Presbyters; them in this verse he intituleth Bishops, their names not distinct, their offices therefore are not different: that is their conclusion.
Because whom verse 17. he calls Presbyters; them in this verse he intituleth Bishops, their names not distinct, their Offices Therefore Are not different: that is their conclusion.
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The second, I thinke, is direct, these words describing fully euery part of the outward function of Bishops. First, their preeminent superioritie in the word (Episcopos) for as there are NONLATINALPHABET seers Philip: 3. 17. which expresseth the duty of each Pastour ouer his flock,
The second, I think, is Direct, these words describing Fully every part of the outward function of Bishops. First, their preeminent superiority in the word (Episcopos) for as there Are seers Philip: 3. 17. which Expresses the duty of each Pastor over his flock,
so are there 1. Pe. 5. 2. NONLATINALPHABET (NONLATINALPHABET) such as must visit & ouerlook both the Flocke and the Seers. 2. in the word (posuit) both their Cathedrall Seate, this word onely distinguishing a Bishop from an Apostle (setting aside their extraordinary indowments,
so Are there 1. Pe. 5. 2. () such as must visit & overlook both the Flock and the Seers. 2. in the word (He placed) both their Cathedral Seat, this word only distinguishing a Bishop from an Apostle (setting aside their extraordinary endowments,
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and immediate calling) the Apostles function beeing an vnlimited Circuit, Ite in vniuersum orbem Mat. 28. 19. the Bishops a fixed or positiue residence in one citty:
and immediate calling) the Apostles function being an unlimited Circuit, Item in vniuersum orbem Mathew 28. 19. the Bishops a fixed or positive residence in one City:
Thirdly, their Diocesan Iurisdiction (In quo vniuerso) for a Parochian assemblie, a petty parish, came not within S. Pauls cognisance for a Bishop. Fourthly, the author of these all (spiritus sanctus) this calling beeing no humane inuention: for euery plant which my heauenly Father hath nat 〈 ◊ 〉 shall bee rooted out.
Thirdly, their Diocesan Jurisdiction (In quo vniuerso) for a Parochian assembly, a Petty parish, Come not within S. Paul's cognisance for a Bishop. Fourthly, the author of these all (spiritus Sanctus) this calling being no humane invention: for every plant which my heavenly Father hath nat 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be rooted out.
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so many treatises there haue bene compiled, conferences had, bookes stuffed with proofes in this argument, to which nothing can bee added and lesse hath beene answered.
so many treatises there have be compiled, conferences had, books stuffed with proofs in this argument, to which nothing can be added and less hath been answered.
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(for an answere worse then silence, is lesse then nothing) Notwithstanding, though Quintiliā & Seneca do both of them repute it to be tardi ingenii, to set a mans wit working no further then his reading, I had rather in such a case, which stands vpō authority, Sapere excōmentario & to be wise by other mens labors,
(for an answer Worse then silence, is less then nothing) Notwithstanding, though Quintiliā & Senecca do both of them repute it to be tardi Ingeny, to Set a men wit working no further then his reading, I had rather in such a case, which Stands upon Authority, Sapere excōmentario & to be wise by other men's labors,
then sapere prae commentario, as some in this very point do, who, like vnto him Ezec. 28. 3. taking themselues to be wiser then Daniel, (for he grounded his wisdom vpon books reading) prefer their owne fancie before al antiquity.
then Sapere Prae Commentary, as Some in this very point do, who, like unto him Ezekiel 28. 3. taking themselves to be Wiser then daniel, (for he grounded his Wisdom upon books reading) prefer their own fancy before all antiquity.
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and before I enter it, to ioyne with mee in humble and hearty praiers vnto almighty God, that what shal be vttered by me his vnworthy minister may turne to his glory and to your instruction in Christ Iesu. In which praier &c.
and before I enter it, to join with me in humble and hearty Prayers unto almighty God, that what shall be uttered by me his unworthy minister may turn to his glory and to your instruction in christ Iesu. In which prayer etc.
IT is Saint Pauls rule, that all things be done decently and in order, for where there is no order there can bee no decency: the best means for order, is,
IT is Saint Paul's Rule, that all things be done decently and in order, for where there is no order there can be no decency: the best means for order, is,
when S. Pauls NONLATINALPHABET commandement with authoritie, is followed with S. Peters NONLATINALPHABET a subordinate obedience. No place doth order become better then the Church of Christ, which himselfe in the Canticles calleth Aciem ordinatam, an armie well marshalled, wherein euery company hath a Captaine,
when S. Paul's Commandment with Authority, is followed with S. Peter's a subordinate Obedience. No place does order become better then the Church of christ, which himself in the Canticles calls Aciem ordinatam, an army well marshaled, wherein every company hath a Captain,
For NONLATINALPHABET, equalitie in government is the entertainer of confusion saith the Philosopher, & that is so fit guest for the Churches of the saints saith the Apostle.
For, equality in government is the entertainer of confusion Says the Philosopher, & that is so fit guest for the Churches of the Saints Says the Apostle.
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& gouernd his flock with two staues, which, Zachary the eleuenth, he called the one bandes, and the other beautie: so the great clauiger of heauen which hath the key of Dauid that shutteth and no man openeth, openeth and no man shutteth, for his Church gouernment hath left two keyes in the 16. of Matth. the one clauem scientiae the key of knowledge, the preaching of the gospell, which as the more essentiall part are the bandes of our function:
& governed his flock with two staves, which, Zachary the Eleventh, he called the one bands, and the other beauty: so the great claviger of heaven which hath the key of David that shutteth and no man Openeth, Openeth and no man shutteth, for his Church government hath left two keys in the 16. of Matthew the one clauem scientiae the key of knowledge, the preaching of the gospel, which as the more essential part Are the bands of our function:
for that necessitie is laid vpon vs, and wo vnto vs, saith Saint Paul, if we preach not the Gospel, if wee turne not that key. The other of power and iurisdiction, which by distinguishing of functions, causeth as Saint Paul describes it 1. Cor. 12. a singular decency in the Church of Christ:
for that necessity is laid upon us, and woe unto us, Says Saint Paul, if we preach not the Gospel, if we turn not that key. The other of power and jurisdiction, which by distinguishing of functions, Causes as Saint Paul describes it 1. Cor. 12. a singular decency in the Church of christ:
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(B•ndes) the other maketh for the comlines of the regiment, & hac decet fieri, there is Zach. his second staffe (Beauti.) And as the Father and the Sonne so the holy Ghost also would make it knowne, that as in his dedit, Ephes. 4. the guifts which he hath conferred vpon Churchmen, there is an imparitie; and some better then other couet after the best guiftes 1. Cor. 12. so in this (posuit) the functions and offices of the Church, hee hath appointed an inequalitie, and some to be higher then others, not onely that there be NONLATINALPHABET 1. Cor. 12. 28. some to gouerne, some to obay, but that among the gouernours there should be a disparitie of honour in the 1. Tim. 5. some to bee aduanced with double honour in respect of others.
(B•ndes) the other makes for the comeliness of the regiment, & hac Deceit fieri, there is Zach his second staff (Beauty.) And as the Father and the Son so the holy Ghost also would make it known, that as in his dedit, Ephesians 4. the Gifts which he hath conferred upon Churchmen, there is an imparity; and Some better then other covet After the best Gifts 1. Cor. 12. so in this (He placed) the functions and Offices of the Church, he hath appointed an inequality, and Some to be higher then Others, not only that there be 1. Cor. 12. 28. Some to govern, Some to obey, but that among the Governors there should be a disparity of honour in the 1. Tim. 5. Some to be advanced with double honour in respect of Others.
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For God himselfe in the olde Testament in the paritie of priesthood allotteth an imparitie of gouernement, one Leuit aboue an other, Priestes aboue them,
For God himself in the old Testament in the parity of priesthood allots an imparity of government, one Levit above an other, Priests above them,
So Christ, while he liued on earth, of 84. whom hee appointed for the generall seruice, which Saint Luke Act• 6. 4. calleth NONLATINALPHABET the ministration of the word, he selected 12. to be the principall and superior to the other;
So christ, while he lived on earth, of 84. whom he appointed for the general service, which Saint Luke Act• 6. 4. calls the ministration of the word, he selected 12. to be the principal and superior to the other;
yea euen of those 12. there were, as S. Paule intitles them, Summi Aposto•• the chiefe Apostles, by good coniecture those 3. Peter, Iames, and Iohn, whom in the 2. to the Gal. he calleth Columnas, Pillers. For those 3. alone did our Sauiour make pertakers of his transfiguratiō on the mount, Mat. 17. and of his agony in Geths•many, Mat. 26. Which Selection did not so much expresse his loue to them more then the rest, as, which Nazian. well obserueth, argue their NONLATINALPHABET prerogatiue & preheminence aboue the rest.
yea even of those 12. there were, as S. Paul entitles them, Summi Aposto•• the chief Apostles, by good conjecture those 3. Peter, James, and John, whom in the 2. to the Gal. he calls Columnas, Pillars. For those 3. alone did our Saviour make partakers of his transfiguration on the mount, Mathew 17. and of his agony in Geths•many, Mathew 26. Which Selection did not so much express his love to them more then the rest, as, which Nazian. well observeth, argue their prerogative & pre-eminence above the rest.
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An euident argument (or probable at the least) Epip. maketh therof, in that our Sauiour dignified them and not the rest NONLATINALPHABET with names & stiles of Honour, calling Simon, Peter, & Iames and Iohn, Boan•rges, the sonnes of thunder. So the holy ghost, after Christes ascention, first Symb•lically 1. Cor. ••.
an evident argument (or probable At the least) Epip. makes thereof, in that our Saviour dignified them and not the rest with names & stile of Honour, calling Simon, Peter, & James and John, Boan•rges, the Sons of thunder. So the holy ghost, After Christ's Ascension, First Symb•lically 1. Cor. ••.
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For the words are NONLATINALPHABET Those which haue discharged the office of a Deacon 〈 ◊ 〉 prepare vnto themsel•es, NONLATINALPHABET a 〈 ◊ 〉 to ascend to a higher degree, as first to be Pre•byter, and then Bishop. Which taketh away that distinction of Priority in order ▪ not of degree; as if the calling Episcopall were a Numeral, not a M•nerall function, a Priority in order, and not a Superiority in degree. For the word properly signifieth a staire or step, as Act. 21. 35 Paule stoode NONLATINALPHABET, vpon the staires. Which interpretation of mine, both Councils and Fathers do co•firme:
For the words Are Those which have discharged the office of a Deacon 〈 ◊ 〉 prepare unto themsel•es, a 〈 ◊ 〉 to ascend to a higher degree, as First to be Pre•byter, and then Bishop. Which Takes away that distinction of Priority in order ▪ not of degree; as if the calling Episcopal were a Numeral, not a M•nerall function, a Priority in order, and not a Superiority in degree. For the word properly signifies a stair or step, as Act. 21. 35 Paul stood, upon the stairs. Which Interpretation of mine, both Councils and Father's do co•firme:
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So Naziā. speaking of Athanasius saith, that he had NONLATINALPHABET, as much preheminence & honor for his virtue as by his dignity, & degrees. Of Saint Basill also he saith, that he rose to his Bishoprik, NONLATINALPHABET by the order and law, of the spirituall Ascent: which metaphor Saint Hierom himselfe vseth to Nepotian, if thou desire the office of a Bishop, gaudeo de ascensu, I reioyce at thy Climing: and of the same Nepotian, fit Clericus, & per solitos gradus Presbyter.
So Naziā. speaking of Athanasius Says, that he had, as much pre-eminence & honour for his virtue as by his dignity, & Degrees. Of Saint Basil also he Says, that he rose to his Bishopric, by the order and law, of the spiritual Ascent: which metaphor Saint Hieronymus himself uses to Nepotian, if thou desire the office of a Bishop, gaudeo de ascensu, I rejoice At thy Climbing: and of the same Nepotian, fit Clericus, & per solitos gradus Presbyter.
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The first that were made were Deacons, Act. 6. Presbyters there were none solemnly ordeined (that we read of) till Act. 14. 23. Ibid. 14. 23. The highest degree which was the function Episcopal, the Apostles reserued vnto themselues a long time,
The First that were made were Deacons, Act. 6. Presbyters there were none solemnly ordained (that we read of) till Act. 14. 23. Ibid 14. 23. The highest degree which was the function Episcopal, the Apostles reserved unto themselves a long time,
First, there was no Church established, and but a few at the first conuerted, wherefore all their whole labor they bent in turning the first key, to open that dore of faith Act. 14. 27. namely the conuersion of the Gentiles, which the Apostle 1. Cor. 16. calleth a great dore & effectual:
First, there was no Church established, and but a few At the First converted, Wherefore all their Whole labour they bent in turning the First key, to open that door of faith Act. 14. 27. namely the conversion of the Gentiles, which the Apostle 1. Cor. 16. calls a great door & effectual:
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& al the help they could make either by Prophets, Euangelists, Coadiutors, Pastors, Doctors, Planters, Waterers, or whatsoeuer was litle enough for that worke.
& all the help they could make either by prophets, Evangelists, Coadjutors, Pastors, Doctors, Planters, Waterers, or whatsoever was little enough for that work.
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No great thing is suddenl•e brought to passe, saith Nazian. and a Presbyter fit to make a Bishop, is hardly found, saide a Carthaginian Bishop in an open Synod: Nā ad haec idoneus quis? saith Saint Paule, (though our Church here,
No great thing is suddenl•e brought to pass, Says Nazian. and a Presbyter fit to make a Bishop, is hardly found, said a Carthaginian Bishop in an open Synod: Nā ad haec Idoneus quis? Says Saint Paul, (though our Church Here,
for a long time doubled the Echo with a quisquis) The rule therfore of the Apostle being vnto Timothie, that in no case he should take him that was Neophytus, a new conuert and make him a Bishop, of them the Church was at that time full;
for a long time doubled the Echo with a quisquis) The Rule Therefore of the Apostle being unto Timothy, that in no case he should take him that was Neophytus, a new convert and make him a Bishop, of them the Church was At that time full;
Thirdly, few being found fit for that high calling, the Apostles left some Churches to be gouerned by Presbyters, (reseruing stil the highest command to them selues) but when they founde that humour whereof Saint Iames speaketh that euery man would bee a maister.
Thirdly, few being found fit for that high calling, the Apostles left Some Churches to be governed by Presbyters, (reserving still the highest command to them selves) but when they found that humour whereof Saint James speaks that every man would be a master.
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(like Plinie his Amphisbaena, a Serpent which hath a head at each end of her body, both striuing which shold be the maister-head, in the mean time toiles the body most miserably,
(like Pliny his Amphisbaena, a Serpent which hath a head At each end of her body, both striving which should be the master-head, in the mean time toils the body most miserably,
& in the end rēts & tears it self most lothsōly) finding I say those 2. effects which vse to follow Parity & Plurality, viz. dissention & confusion, it was generally decreed,
& in the end rends & tears it self most lothsonly) finding I say those 2. effects which use to follow Parity & Plurality, viz. dissension & confusion, it was generally decreed,
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as Hierom confesseth, Vt vnus caeteris superponeretur, that one should be placed aboue the rest to gouerne both Presbyters and Flocke, and that the whole care of the Church, ad vnū pertineret should belong to one,
as Hieronymus Confesses, Vt vnus caeteris superponeretur, that one should be placed above the rest to govern both Presbyters and Flock, and that the Whole care of the Church, ad vnū pertineret should belong to one,
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& he should be stiled by the name of Bishop: particularly, ouer this Clergy here assembled, Timothie, who is subscribed in the end of that second Epistle, NONLATINALPHABET The first Bishop of the Church of Ephesus by impositiō of hands 〈 ◊ 〉 & so was Titus also stiled Bishop of Creta, as in the subscriptiō of that epistle appeareth.
& he should be styled by the name of Bishop: particularly, over this Clergy Here assembled, Timothy, who is subscribed in the end of that second Epistle, The First Bishop of the Church of Ephesus by imposition of hands 〈 ◊ 〉 & so was Titus also styled Bishop of Crete, as in the subscription of that epistle appears.
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A maine difference, as 〈 ◊ 〉 as betwen NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Cor. 12. 8. their knowledge for the most part 〈 … 〉 Reuelation, ours acquired with much study and ndustry.
A main difference, as 〈 ◊ 〉 as between and, 1 Cor. 12. 8. their knowledge for the most part 〈 … 〉 Revelation, ours acquired with much study and ndustry.
It is a prety obseruation (though a sharp one) which a Romish writer of the Church story long since made, that the word Conscientia hath had very ill lucke, in the Church of Christ, it could neuer yet be at once in full Syllables; in the Apostles time•,
It is a pretty observation (though a sharp one) which a Romish writer of the Church story long since made, that the word Conscientia hath had very ill luck, in the Church of christ, it could never yet be At once in full Syllables; in the Apostles time•,
when there was Con and Sci, a 〈 ◊ 〉 and a 〈 ◊ 〉 Clergy, then entia was defectiue, they had the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Spirit, but no indowment of possessions:
when there was Con and See, a 〈 ◊ 〉 and a 〈 ◊ 〉 Clergy, then Entities was defective, they had the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the Spirit, but no endowment of possessions:
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Afterwards when there was Con and Entia a religious (yea a superstitious) and a very 〈 ◊ 〉 Clergy, then Sci was 〈 ◊ 〉, they were not then the 〈 … 〉:
Afterwards when there was Con and Entities a religious (yea a superstitious) and a very 〈 ◊ 〉 Clergy, then See was 〈 ◊ 〉, they were not then the 〈 … 〉:
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And in my time (saith he) Con and Sci are both gon, and (like Phil•poemenes armie in Plutarch, which had neither head nor feete, but whole bellie) they be all Entia, they haue all the Honours, all the Mannors and all the •at of the land:
And in my time (Says he) Con and See Are both gone, and (like Phil•poemenes army in Plutarch, which had neither head nor feet, but Whole belly) they be all Entities, they have all the Honours, all the Manors and all the •at of the land:
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But with vs againe it is come round, for now that we haue Con and Sci, a learned (God be thanked) and a religious Clergy, the Entia are gone, our ma•ntenance is imb•aseled, our honors enuied:
But with us again it is come round, for now that we have Con and See, a learned (God be thanked) and a religious Clergy, the Entities Are gone, our ma•ntenance is imb•aseled, our honours envied:
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But the authoritie and preheminence ouer the Cleargie, is all 〈 ◊ 〉 in them and v•, they receiuing it from the Apostles, and wee deriuing it from them: which is manifest in two principall things, wherein the Bishops then,
But the Authority and pre-eminence over the Clergy, is all 〈 ◊ 〉 in them and v•, they receiving it from the Apostles, and we deriving it from them: which is manifest in two principal things, wherein the Bishops then,
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and we now, are Superior vnto the other Clergy which for your better memorie may be reduced to two words each very like to other, NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET.
and we now, Are Superior unto the other Clergy which for your better memory may be reduced to two words each very like to other, &.
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First, Collation of Rewardes, which Saint Paul calleth Ordination, Tit. 1. 5. (the highest honor that a Bishop can reward a Scholler of desert withall, to make him a Priest of the High God.)
First, Collation of Rewards, which Saint Paul calls Ordination, Tit. 1. 5. (the highest honour that a Bishop can reward a Scholar of desert withal, to make him a Priest of the High God.)
both which Iurisdictions, Distributiue and Correctiue the Apostles kept vnto themselues, till they appointed Bishops either Substitutes in their absence; or Successors after their death.
both which Jurisdictions, Distributive and Corrective the Apostles kept unto themselves, till they appointed Bishops either Substitutes in their absence; or Successors After their death.
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In the Church of the••alonica, where there were many NONLATINALPHABET both Preachers & Gouernours; yet saith Saint Paul, If any man obey 〈 … 〉, note him by a letter,
In the Church of the••alonica, where there were many both Preachers & Governors; yet Says Saint Paul, If any man obey 〈 … 〉, note him by a Letter,
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For the other, Philip though full of the holy Ghost and of power hauing preached and conuerted many in Samaria, yet had no authoritie to lay-hands vpon any,
For the other, Philip though full of the holy Ghost and of power having preached and converted many in Samaria, yet had no Authority to Lay hands upon any,
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First, for Ordination by laying on of hands, in this Church of Ephesus, there were many Presbyters long before Timothie was appointed their Bishop, yet Saint Paul sent him of purpose to Imp•se handes. 1. Tim. 5. 22. and for that intent also he left Titus in Creta. Neither would the Church of Christ succeeding admit any other but Bishops to that businesse,
First, for Ordination by laying on of hands, in this Church of Ephesus, there were many Presbyters long before Timothy was appointed their Bishop, yet Saint Paul sent him of purpose to Imp•se hands. 1. Tim. 5. 22. and for that intent also he left Titus in Crete. Neither would the Church of christ succeeding admit any other but Bishops to that business,
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First for Reason, it is a rule which admits no contradiction, saith the Apostle, that he which blesseth, should bee greater then he which is blessed, (taking it for the benediction which is ex authoritate not deuotione, for the subiect may blesse the Prince, & man blesseth God in heartie deuotion,
First for Reason, it is a Rule which admits no contradiction, Says the Apostle, that he which Blesses, should be greater then he which is blessed, (taking it for the benediction which is ex authoritate not devotion, for the Subject may bless the Prince, & man Blesses God in hearty devotion,
If some one of the inferior ranke presumed to doe it, his Act was reuersed by the Church for vnlawfull (as in the case of Coll•thus, a Presbyter of Alexandria, whereof Athanasius and Epiphanius do both make mention, who took vpon him to giue orders, for which both himselfe was censured and what hee did was reuoked, and they receiued as meere Lay-men, (and no otherwise) vnto the communiō, whom he had ordered.
If Some one of the inferior rank presumed to do it, his Act was reversed by the Church for unlawful (as in the case of Coll•thus, a Presbyter of Alexandria, whereof Athanasius and Epiphanius do both make mention, who took upon him to give order, for which both himself was censured and what he did was revoked, and they received as mere Laymen, (and no otherwise) unto the communion, whom he had ordered.
Thirdly, For scripture, there is none, either of Holie men, or of the Holy-Ghost, not holymen, for all the Fathers NONLATINALPHABET with one consent do contradict it.
Thirdly, For scripture, there is none, either of Holy men, or of the Holy ghost, not holymen, for all the Father's with one consent do contradict it.
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Oecumenius vpon 1. Tim. 5. Ambrose is peremptory, that it is neither Fas nor Ius, consonant neither with Gods nor mans law, that any besides a Bishop should do it.
Oecumenius upon 1. Tim. 5. Ambrose is peremptory, that it is neither Fas nor Just, consonant neither with God's nor men law, that any beside a Bishop should do it.
Yea, Hierom himselfe who setteth a Presbyter like him in Sophocle, NONLATINALPHABET & aduanceth him as high as he can to make him go aequis ceruicibus with a Bishop, yet takes him this one peg downe, Excepta Ordinatione, what is it saith he, that a bishop doth which a Presbyter may not do, sauing Ordination? No scripture of the Holy-ghost, either analogically by consequent or directly by precept:
Yea, Hieronymus himself who sets a Presbyter like him in Sophocles, & Advanceth him as high as he can to make him go aequis ceruicibus with a Bishop, yet Takes him this one peg down, Excepta Ordinatione, what is it Says he, that a bishop does which a Presbyter may not do, Saving Ordination? No scripture of the Holy ghost, either analogically by consequent or directly by precept:
For analogie, none but the Apostles did it, or might do it, (as before you heard) not directly, for to what Presbyter was the authority committed as a Presbyter? vnto Timothy a Bishop of Ephesus it was said (lay hands hastily on no man) And to Titus a Bishop of Creta I have left thee here to ordaine presbyters.
For analogy, none but the Apostles did it, or might do it, (as before you herd) not directly, for to what Presbyter was the Authority committed as a Presbyter? unto Timothy a Bishop of Ephesus it was said (lay hands hastily on no man) And to Titus a Bishop of Crete I have left thee Here to ordain presbyters.
But to each of these there is an obiection, First for example, that of Ananias Act 9. who being neither Apostle, not Bishop, onely a disciple, laide his handes vpon Paul, and had a commission for it.
But to each of these there is an objection, First for Exampl, that of Ananias Act 9. who being neither Apostle, not Bishop, only a disciple, laid his hands upon Paul, and had a commission for it.
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True, but they were Manus curatoriae, not confirmatoriae, as appeareth verse 12. to restore his sight, not to giue him his function. Els should he haue beene first actually consecrated an Apostle of Christ, before hee had beene baptised into Christ, which was Psal, 18. Secondly for scripture, Saint Pauls precept seemes to imply a practise of consecration by the Presbyteri, in those wordes (neglect not the grace which is in thee,
True, but they were Manus curatoriae, not confirmatoriae, as appears verse 12. to restore his sighed, not to give him his function. Else should he have been First actually consecrated an Apostle of christ, before he had been baptised into christ, which was Psalm, 18. Secondly for scripture, Saint Paul's precept seems to imply a practice of consecration by the Presbyteries, in those words (neglect not the grace which is in thee,
Shall the Fathers b•e iudges? They al, with one consent, interpret the Presbytery by the Praelacy, that is by the Bishops, for they onely (say the Fathers) may doe it.
Shall the Father's b•e judges? They all, with one consent, interpret the Presbytery by the Prelacy, that is by the Bishops, for they only (say the Father's) may do it.
Shall moderne writers, and the best of them Maister Caluin (presbyterii) nor the Colledge, saith hee, is here meant, (for the Bishops had then and after a colledge of priestes to assist them in their sacred businesse, which Saint Hierom calleth (Senatum ecclesiae) but the office, as if Paul shoulde haue said (neglect not the grace which was giuen thee,
Shall modern writers, and the best of them Master Calvin (Presbyterii) nor the College, Says he, is Here meant, (for the Bishops had then and After a college of Priests to assist them in their sacred business, which Saint Hieronymus calls (Senatum ecclesiae) but the office, as if Paul should have said (neglect not the grace which was given thee,
when by imposition of handes thou wert made presbyter) which interpretation he borrowes from Saint Chrysost. Shal Saint Paul himselfe determine it? In the second Tim 1. 6. (Stirre vp saith he the grace which is in thee by the laying on of My hands) So that either Saint Paul was himselfe that whole Presbyter 〈 ◊ 〉, as hauing in him (being an Apostle, which Bishops also haue) all the fūctions Eccl•siastical, as the Philosopher speaks of anima rationalis, that it hath in it all the inferior faculties both sensitiue and vegetatiue. Or at least he was principal in the action,
when by imposition of hands thou Wertenberg made presbyter) which Interpretation he borrows from Saint Chrysostom Shall Saint Paul himself determine it? In the second Time 1. 6. (Stir up Says he the grace which is in thee by the laying on of My hands) So that either Saint Paul was himself that Whole Presbyter 〈 ◊ 〉, as having in him (being an Apostle, which Bishops also have) all the functions Eccl•siastical, as the Philosopher speaks of anima rationalis, that it hath in it all the inferior faculties both sensitive and vegetative. Or At least he was principal in the actium,
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Which were it so, (yet Master Caluin stands resolute that S. Paul alone did it) it preuentes a third obiection taken out of the 4. Carthaginian Councell, where there is a Canon that when a Bishop laies handes to giue Orders, all the priestes present do withall lay their handes iuxta manum Episcopi. True,
Which were it so, (yet Master Calvin Stands resolute that S. Paul alone did it) it prevents a third objection taken out of the 4. Carthaginian Council, where there is a Canon that when a Bishop lays hands to give Order, all the Priests present do withal lay their hands Next manum Bishops. True,
Secondly there is 〈 ◊ 〉 scripture a twofould NONLATINALPHABET or stretching forth of the hand, the first, extended to cōsecrate and b•esse. So did the •a•ria•chs and priestes in the ould testament:
Secondly there is 〈 ◊ 〉 scripture a twofould or stretching forth of the hand, the First, extended to consecrate and b•esse. So did the •a•ria•chs and Priests in the old Testament:
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How will that appeare? demonstratiuely, because if there were an error in the ordination, as that a man, either insufficient for learning or scandalous for life,
How will that appear? demonstratively, Because if there were an error in the ordination, as that a man, either insufficient for learning or scandalous for life,
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whereof the examples are infinite, and therefore the diuines haue very well obserued out of that place, 1. Tim. 5. 22. (lay handes hastily on no man) that the Bishop as hee hath manū porrigendā he only hath authority to impose hāds, so he hath also manū corrigendam (if as S. Basil speaketh) he hath NONLATINALPHABET hands too hasty and easy for admittance into orders without triall and testimony, his hand onely is to bee corrected.
whereof the Examples Are infinite, and Therefore the Divines have very well observed out of that place, 1. Tim. 5. 22. (lay hands hastily on no man) that the Bishop as he hath manū porrigendam he only hath Authority to impose hands, so he hath also manū corrigendam (if as S. Basil speaks) he hath hands too hasty and easy for admittance into order without trial and testimony, his hand only is to be corrected.
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therefore the authori••• not committed vnto them. Whereupon some, because if they grant Imposition of handes; they see a superioritie must needes follow, haue therefore done as it is recorded of a Painter in the time of Queene Mary; who hauing drawne King Henry the 8. against the Queenes comming through the Citty in Triumph, with a Bible in his hand beeing checked by a great Counsailor of State, and willed to wipe it out,
Therefore the authori••• not committed unto them. Whereupon Some, Because if they grant Imposition of hands; they see a superiority must needs follow, have Therefore done as it is recorded of a Painter in the time of Queen Marry; who having drawn King Henry the 8. against the Queens coming through the city in Triumph, with a bible in his hand being checked by a great Counselor of State, and willed to wipe it out,
because he would be sure to leaue no part of the booke visible, hee wiped out Bible & hand withall so they, with the superiority haue remoued also the ••remony, insomuch that in some Churches, as it is well knowne to your Maiesty when they admit any into Orders they shake hāds with them;
Because he would be sure to leave no part of the book visible, he wiped out bible & hand withal so they, with the superiority have removed also the ••remony, insomuch that in Some Churches, as it is well known to your Majesty when they admit any into Order they shake hands with them;
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as bidding them welcome into their cōpany, grounding it vpon a Text of Scripture (to say no more) wrongfully interpreted Gal. 2. 9. where it is said that the •. chiefe Apostles gaue vnto Paul and Barnabas, dextras societatis, the right han•s of fellowship, as if they at that time had either giuen or confirmed vnto them their function.
as bidding them welcome into their company, grounding it upon a Text of Scripture (to say no more) wrongfully interpreted Gal. 2. 9. where it is said that the •. chief Apostles gave unto Paul and Barnabas, dextras societatis, the right han•s of fellowship, as if they At that time had either given or confirmed unto them their function.
and al•o their preaching very effectuall in conuerting many to the faith, thervpon they entred a Couenant that Paul and Barnabas should take the charge of the Gentiles, and they them selues would be Apostles of the Circumcision, and vpon this they strooke handes. But Paul and Ba•nabas Act. 13. 2. receiued also imposition of handes at Antioch: If before they came to the Apostles, (as some thinke) then this shaking of handes (be it for ordination) was superfluous:
and al•o their preaching very effectual in converting many to the faith, thereupon they entered a Covenant that Paul and Barnabas should take the charge of the Gentiles, and they them selves would be Apostles of the Circumcision, and upon this they struck hands. But Paul and Ba•nabas Act. 13. 2. received also imposition of hands At Antioch: If before they Come to the Apostles, (as Some think) then this shaking of hands (be it for ordination) was superfluous:
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The truth is that the ASTARTITALICS postle Paul receiued not his function by handes either imposed or stro•ken, but by especiall reuelation, Gal. 1. 1. 2. The handes imposed Act. 13. were commendatiue, the right handes stroken Gal. 1. were stipulatiue, and therefore no meane Praesbyterial. The Professors of Boem wish Imposition of handes in consecration to be retained, as signifying 4 thinges fit for a Minister,
The truth is that the ASTARTITALICS postle Paul received not his function by hands either imposed or stro•ken, but by especial Revelation, Gal. 1. 1. 2. The hands imposed Act. 13. were commendatiue, the right hands stroken Gal. 1. were stipulatiue, and Therefore no mean Praesbyterial. The Professors of Boem wish Imposition of hands in consecration to be retained, as signifying 4 things fit for a Minister,
We come now to the second that is to Correctiue iurisdiction, which Saint Paul to Titus 1. 4. in one worde calleth NONLATINALPHABET a setting of things to rights.
We come now to the second that is to Corrective jurisdiction, which Saint Paul to Titus 1. 4. in one word calls a setting of things to rights.
yet none of them could proceede against the incestuous offendor, before they had receiued a Commission from S. Paul, who beeing offended that they had no sooner informed him, Iam iudic••i (saith hee) as soone as he heard it [ I haue already decreed to deliuer him to Satan ] He did not say decreed that you shall deliuer him:
yet none of them could proceed against the incestuous Offender, before they had received a Commission from S. Paul, who being offended that they had no sooner informed him, Iam iudic••i (Says he) as soon as he herd it [ I have already decreed to deliver him to Satan ] He did not say decreed that you shall deliver him:
But where they placed Bishops vnto thē they transmited the same preeminence. Against an elder receiue no accusation, saith Saint Paul to •imothy, he saith not against a Co-Presbyter, as his equal,
But where they placed Bishops unto them they transmitted the same preeminence. Against an elder receive no accusation, Says Saint Paul to •imothy, he Says not against a Co-Presbyter, as his equal,
but he speaketh vnto Timothy a Bishop as a Iudge of Presbyters saith Epiphan. In particular, if any of the Clergie, do NONLATINALPHABET, preach any other doctrin thē that which is •ound, prohibe, command him not to do it.
but he speaks unto Timothy a Bishop as a Judge of Presbyters Says Epiphanius. In particular, if any of the Clergy, do, preach any other Doctrine them that which is •ound, Prohibit, command him not to do it.
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If Timothy might not thus censure alone (which is the opinion of some) without the consent of the bench, what needed that dreadful charge vnto him 1. Tim. 5. 21. I charge thee before God, Christ Iesus,
If Timothy might not thus censure alone (which is the opinion of Some) without the consent of the bench, what needed that dreadful charge unto him 1. Tim. 5. 21. I charge thee before God, christ Iesus,
& his elect Angels that thou proceede in this order, without preiudice or partialitie (the 2 cu• thro•es of al vpright proceedings.) For had hee bin to sit in the Consistory; only to cap voices, himselfe hauing no Negat•ue, scarse a casting voice, allotted him, what feare might bee either of his preiudice to the cause,
& his elect Angels that thou proceed in this order, without prejudice or partiality (the 2 cu• thro•es of all upright proceedings.) For had he been to fit in the Consistory; only to cap voices, himself having no Negat•ue, scarce a casting voice, allotted him, what Fear might be either of his prejudice to the cause,
For vnto Titus alone, a Bishop, was that NONLATINALPHABET that vniuersal authority Tit. 2. 15. commended, both for pulpit & Consistory, [ for I haue lef• thee at Creta to reas esse thinges amisse ] saith the Apostle vnto him Tit. 1. 5. For particulars if any preach otherwise then becomes him NONLATINALPHABET it is thy du•• to put him to silence Tit. 1. 10. And NONLATINALPHABET reproue some of them sharpely ▪ as the word signifieth,
For unto Titus alone, a Bishop, was that that universal Authority Tit. 2. 15. commended, both for pulpit & Consistory, [ for I have lef• thee At Crete to reas esse things amiss ] Says the Apostle unto him Tit. 1. 5. For particulars if any preach otherwise then becomes him it is thy du•• to put him to silence Tit. 1. 10. And reprove Some of them sharply ▪ as the word signifies,
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And againe, if an Heretique, after the first and second admonition recant not NONLATINALPHABET av•yde him, that is excōmunicate him, Tit. 3. 10. To say this authority was committed vnto either of them as Euangelistes
And again, if an Heretic, After the First and second admonition recant not av•yde him, that is excommunicate him, Tit. 3. 10. To say this Authority was committed unto either of them as Evangelists
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First, that is but a coniecture, for there is as good proofe that Timothie was an Apostle as that he was an Euangelist; for he that sayde vnto him, 2. Tim. 4. 5. Fac opus Euangelistae, Doe the worke of an Euangelist, (which is the ground of that gift) the same sayd also of him 1. Cor. 16. 10. Operatur opus Domini sicut ego, Hee worke the Lords worke euen as I;
First, that is but a conjecture, for there is as good proof that Timothy was an Apostle as that he was an Evangelist; for he that said unto him, 2. Tim. 4. 5. Fac opus Evangelists, Do the work of an Evangelist, (which is the ground of that gift) the same said also of him 1. Cor. 16. 10. Operatur opus Domini sicut ego, He work the lords work even as I;
therfore as S. Ambrose well obserueth, it is spoken to Timothie a Bishop, as a precept for those that should succeed him in the same function, much lesse were they imposed vpon him as a Presbyter; for though the names in Scripture be often confounded,
Therefore as S. Ambrose well observeth, it is spoken to Timothy a Bishop, as a precept for those that should succeed him in the same function, much less were they imposed upon him as a Presbyter; for though the names in Scripture be often confounded,
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all seruants vnder one Lorde, but yet some superior to other in Office. In the Ciuile state, being more familiar vnto you, this distinction will be more apparant.
all Servants under one Lord, but yet Some superior to other in Office. In the Civil state, being more familiar unto you, this distinction will be more apparent.
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but yet communicable to men scarse of meane Worship, Yea, euen in that honourable rank, both Earles, and Lords are called Barons, yet their places and Dignities vnequall: euery Earle being a Baron, but euery Baron not an Earle. So in this case, both Bishops and Priests, in respect of that generall seruice to our Lord, the Dispensation of his word and mysteries, are all Presbyters and fellow-Presbyters, but the stiles being communicable the tearmes are not conuertible,
but yet communicable to men scarce of mean Worship, Yea, even in that honourable rank, both Earls, and lords Are called Barons, yet their places and Dignities unequal: every Earl being a Baron, but every Baron not an Earl. So in this case, both Bishops and Priests, in respect of that general service to our Lord, the Dispensation of his word and Mysteres, Are all Presbyters and fellow-Presbyters, but the stile being communicable the terms Are not convertible,
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for euery Bishop is a Presbyter, but euery Presbyter is not a Bishop. For S. Peter calleth himselfe a Presbyter. 1. Pet. 5. 1. and yet he was an Apostle, the communitie of names confound not the offices.
for every Bishop is a Presbyter, but every Presbyter is not a Bishop. For S. Peter calls himself a Presbyter. 1. Pet. 5. 1. and yet he was an Apostle, the community of names confound not the Offices.
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or to a whole Colledge, where there was not a Bishop. Wherevpon the very same authoritie, both of Ordination and Iurisdiction, the Churches succeeding reserued to their Bishops onely.
or to a Whole College, where there was not a Bishop. Whereupon the very same Authority, both of Ordination and Jurisdiction, the Churches succeeding reserved to their Bishops only.
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I maruaile, saith Hierom, that the Bishop of the Diocesse wherein Vigilantius is a Presbyter doth not crush that vnprofitable vessell with his Apostolique rod.
I marvel, Says Hieronymus, that the Bishop of the Diocese wherein Vigilantius is a Presbyter does not crush that unprofitable vessel with his Apostolic rod.
And it is thy humilitie, saith Saint Cyprian to Rogatianus a Byshop, that thou wouldest complaine to me of the con•umelie offered vnto thee by a Deacon,
And it is thy humility, Says Saint Cyprian to Rogatianus a Bishop, that thou Wouldst complain to me of the con•umelie offered unto thee by a Deacon,
And therefore willeth him •hat if the Deacon doe still persist in that his malipert cariage, he should either Deponere, or abstinere, Depose him from his Ministerie,
And Therefore wills him •hat if the Deacon do still persist in that his malipert carriage, he should either Deponere, or abstinere, Depose him from his Ministry,
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Wee must nowe come to examine the authoritie, whereon it is grounded, and that is, in these wordes, Spiritus sanctus, the Holy Ghost, For his authoritie runs through all the partes,
we must now come to examine the Authority, whereon it is grounded, and that is, in these words, Spiritus Sanctus, the Holy Ghost, For his Authority runs through all the parts,
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Of his immediate disignment, of any to the place, we speake not yet, though •ome referre the calling of Timothie, to his Bishopricke, vpon those words, [ per Prophetiam ] thereunto.
Of his immediate disignment, of any to the place, we speak not yet, though •ome refer the calling of Timothy, to his Bishopric, upon those words, [ per Prophetiam ] thereunto.
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but by the Commandement of the Holy Ghost; wee speake of their appointment, by men indued with the Holy spirit from aboue, that is, the Apostles, (for euery ordinance Apostolick, wee take to be the action of the Holy Ghost) In triall whereof we will follow M. Beza. Surely, saith he, Si ab ipsis Apostolis profecta esset &c. If I could finde this superioritie of a Bishop ouer the rest of his Clergie, to haue proceeded from the Apostles, I would not feare to attribute it Divinae in solidum dispositioni, Wholly and fully to the diuine Institution;
but by the Commandment of the Holy Ghost; we speak of their appointment, by men endued with the Holy Spirit from above, that is, the Apostles, (for every Ordinance Apostolic, we take to be the actium of the Holy Ghost) In trial whereof we will follow M. Beza. Surely, Says he, Si ab Ipse Apostles profecta esset etc. If I could find this superiority of a Bishop over the rest of his Clergy, to have proceeded from the Apostles, I would not Fear to attribute it Divinae in Solidum dispositioni, Wholly and Fully to the divine Institution;
Now •or this particular, Saint Hierom himselfe c•nfesseth•, that not one Church onely, but the whole world decreed the superioritie of Bishops, Vt vnus coeteris superpo•er•tur.
Now •or this particular, Saint Hieronymus himself c•nfesseth•, that not one Church only, but the Whole world decreed the superiority of Bishops, Vt vnus coeteris superpo•er•tur.
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As for a Councell that first erected it, there is none. The Canons, which for the antiquitie of them, are called Apostolorum Canones, distinguish the•.
As for a Council that First erected it, there is none. The Canonas, which for the antiquity of them, Are called Apostolorum Canonas, distinguish the•.
vntill young Iosua his emulation, enuying that some had the Key of Knowledge, more then other, [ Enuiest thou for my sake? ] ioyned with Corah his repining, that some had the Key of power and Iurisdiction aboue others:
until young Iosua his emulation, envying that Some had the Key of Knowledge, more then other, [ Enuiest thou for my sake? ] joined with Corah his repining, that Some had the Key of power and Jurisdiction above Others:
perhaps a pedling Heretique or two, The•al•s in the Church of Ierusalem, and Aerius else-where, fancied vnto themselues a Paritie, but their ground was Malecontentment, as Eusebius, and Epiphanius both witnes, because they could not be made Bishops, which they earnestly affected.
perhaps a peddling Heretic or two, The•al•s in the Church of Ierusalem, and Aerius elsewhere, fancied unto themselves a Parity, but their ground was Malcontentment, as Eusebius, and Epiphanius both witness, Because they could not be made Bishops, which they earnestly affected.
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while there are bookes extant, viz. That the Church of Ierusalem, remained no way infected with error in so much that she was by men stiled a Virgin: the first that corrupted her was Thebulis, because he was not made Bishop: So that by Saint Augustines inference, the Institution is Apostolicall, and therfore by M. Beza his concession, Diuine. But this is perhaps but an oblique and indirect proofe.
while there Are books extant, viz. That the Church of Ierusalem, remained no Way infected with error in so much that she was by men styled a Virgae: the First that corrupted her was Thebulis, Because he was not made Bishop: So that by Saint Augustine's Inference, the Institution is Apostolical, and Therefore by M. Beza his concession, Divine. But this is perhaps but an oblique and indirect proof.
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shall Histories of fact, or Testimonies of the auncient, be our Heraldes for record? Eusebius, the most auncient of the Historiographers, that wee haue, for 300. yeeres succession nameth the persons and calculateth the times of the Bishops of foure principall Churches of the worlde Ierusalem, Antioch, Rome, and Alexandria; Socrates, and Theodoret the rest, who lineally succeeded the Apostles in those Sees, vntill the Councell of Nice, who with 314. Bishops more subscribed vnto that Generall Councill. And that which Eusebius witnesseth of those foure, the same doth Irenaeus, more auncient then hee, by almost two hundred yeeres, iustifie to bee the case of all the Churches in the world, that the Bishops thē gouerning, could deriue their succession from them, to whom the Apostles by hand, deliuered the saide Churches, to gouerne in euery place.
shall Histories of fact, or Testimonies of the ancient, be our Heralds for record? Eusebius, the most ancient of the Historiographers, that we have, for 300. Years succession names the Persons and calculateth the times of the Bishops of foure principal Churches of the world Ierusalem, Antioch, Rome, and Alexandria; Socrates, and Theodoret the rest, who lineally succeeded the Apostles in those Sees, until the Council of Nicaenae, who with 314. Bishops more subscribed unto that General Council. And that which Eusebius Witnesseth of those foure, the same does Irnaeus, more ancient then he, by almost two hundred Years, justify to be the case of all the Churches in the world, that the Bishops them governing, could derive their succession from them, to whom the Apostles by hand, Delivered the said Churches, to govern in every place.
Which certeine successiue propagation, Saint Augustine maketh the maine roote of Christian societie: and Tertullian, the maine proofe of true doctrine.
Which certain successive propagation, Saint Augustine makes the main root of Christian society: and Tertullian, the main proof of true Doctrine.
And heere if I would seeme ambitious, in heaping Authors, I might goe downeward from Irenaeus, through the whole course of the Fathers, delineating this succession,
And Here if I would seem ambitious, in heaping Authors, I might go downward from Irnaeus, through the Whole course of the Father's, delineating this succession,
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First, hee will haue this same, Excelsiorem gradum, of Bishops ouer the Clergie, to beginne in Alexandria, à Marco Euangelista: Aster S. Marke the Euangelist (for they would make the preposition to bee exclusiue) as if in Saint Markes time,
First, he will have this same, Excelsiorem Gradum, of Bishops over the Clergy, to begin in Alexandria, à Mark Evangelist: Aster S. Mark the Evangelist (for they would make the preposition to be exclusive) as if in Saint Marks time,
for Saint Marke dyed, and Anni•nus presently succeeded him, sixe yeeres before the death of either Saint Peter, or Saint Paul: thirtie fiue yeeres before the death of Saint Iames the Apostle: fortie fiue yeeres before Simon Cleophas, who was one of our Lordes disciples, of whom we reade, Luke 24. Who was Bishop of Ierusalem after Saint Iames: and therefore made Bishop, because hee was our Lordes kinsman, as Eusebius witnesseth.
for Saint Mark died, and Anni•nus presently succeeded him, sixe Years before the death of either Saint Peter, or Saint Paul: thirtie fiue Years before the death of Saint James the Apostle: fortie fiue Years before Simon Cleophas, who was one of our lords Disciples, of whom we read, Lycia 24. Who was Bishop of Ierusalem After Saint James: and Therefore made Bishop, Because he was our lords kinsman, as Eusebius Witnesseth.
So, that this Superioritie, (though it began, as they say, in the next Successor to Saint Marke) was extant in the Church, these Apostles viventibus, videntibus, approbantibus; liuing, seeing, approouing it:
So, that this Superiority, (though it began, as they say, in the next Successor to Saint Mark) was extant in the Church, these Apostles viventibus, videntibus, approbantibus; living, seeing, approving it:
(for silence argues, if not an approbation, yet no dislike) But Hierom confesseth, that Saint Marke himselfe, the in•erpreter of Saint Peter, (for the Gospel, which beareth Saint Markes name, hee receiued from Saint Peters owne mouth,
(for silence argues, if not an approbation, yet no dislike) But Hieronymus Confesses, that Saint Mark himself, the in•erpreter of Saint Peter, (for the Gospel, which bears Saint Marks name, he received from Saint Peter's own Mouth,
for Hierom also witnesseth that Iames the iust, our Lordes brother, was the first Bishop of Ierusalem, and so ordayned by the Apostles, presently after our Lordes passion:
for Hieronymus also Witnesseth that James the just, our lords brother, was the First Bishop of Ierusalem, and so ordained by the Apostles, presently After our lords passion:
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yea, Bishops doubtlesse, but not Superiors, ouer their brethren, before that time which was after Saint Marke. Ignatius, who as Hierom himselfe recordeth, conuer•ed with the Apostles, and saw Christ in the flesh (by good likely-hood,
yea, Bishops doubtless, but not Superiors, over their brothers, before that time which was After Saint Mark. Ignatius, who as Hieronymus himself recordeth, conuer•ed with the Apostles, and saw christ in the Flesh (by good likelihood,
as Ignatius of himselfe witnesseth, euen then, when Christ sayde to his Disciples, Handle mee and see, for a spirit hath not flesh & bones &c, Luke 24. •9.
as Ignatius of himself Witnesseth, even then, when christ said to his Disciples, Handle me and see, for a Spirit hath not Flesh & bones etc., Lycia 24. •9.
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The second Bishop of Antioch, after Saint Peter, writeth to the An•iochians, for amongst them hee was a Presbyter, to remember Euodius their Bishop, who first receiued from the Apostels, NONLATINALPHABET the Praelacie, and Superioritie aboue vs:
The second Bishop of Antioch, After Saint Peter, Writeth to the An•iochians, for among them he was a Presbyter, to Remember Euodius their Bishop, who First received from the Apostles, the Prelacy, and Superiority above us:
And afterwardes, when himselfe came to bee Bishop of the same Church (beeing ca•yed to Rome to bee martyred for his profession) hee writeth vnto the Pastors, and Clergie of Antioch, that they would be diligent in feeding the Flocke, committed vnto them,
And afterwards, when himself Come to be Bishop of the same Church (being ca•yed to Room to be martyred for his profession) he Writeth unto the Pastors, and Clergy of Antioch, that they would be diligent in feeding the Flock, committed unto them,
vntill God did shewe vnto them, NONLATINALPHABET, him that should rule ouer them, after his death. But in his Epistles, ad Sarsenses, inioyning in particular each order his subiection:
until God did show unto them,, him that should Rule over them, After his death. But in his Epistles, and Sarsenses, enjoining in particular each order his subjection:
And Clemens of Alexandria, in a Storie that hee rehearseth of S. Iohn, reporteth that the said Apostle, after his returne from Pathmos, in some places where he came, made Bishops, and chose into the Clergie, such as the Holy-Ghost thought fit:
And Clemens of Alexandria, in a Story that he rehearseth of S. John, Reporteth that the said Apostle, After his return from Patmos, in Some places where he Come, made Bishops, and chosen into the Clergy, such as the Holy ghost Thought fit:
which Bishop after his returne, he called Caput illius Ecclesiae, the head of that Church. Yea Hierom himself acknowledgeth, that vnles to the Bishop there be giuen Exors quaed•m & ab omnibus emi••ns potest as,
which Bishop After his return, he called Caput Illius Ecclesiae, the head of that Church. Yea Hieronymus himself acknowledgeth, that unless to the Bishop there be given Exhorts quaed•m & ab omnibus emi••ns potest as,
for that seemeth to strike home, namely, that this Maioritie of Bishops came rather ex consue•udine Ecclesiae, by the Churches custome, quam dominicae dispositionis veritate,
for that seems to strike home, namely, that this Majority of Bishops Come rather ex consue•udine Ecclesiae, by the Churches custom, quam Dominicae dispositionis veritate,
Some, I know both Papists and Protestants, are so angry with Hierom for this, that they ranke him with Aerius in the number of rank Heretikes, as maintaining, by this speech, the Parity of ministers;
some, I know both Papists and Protestants, Are so angry with Hieronymus for this, that they rank him with Aerius in the number of rank Heretics, as maintaining, by this speech, the Parity of Ministers;
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For what Church meant he to whose custome he ascribed it, the church in the Apostles times or after? if in the Apostles times, shall wee thinke S. Hierom wold fasten vpon them such a crime,
For what Church meant he to whose custom he ascribed it, the Church in the Apostles times or After? if in the Apostles times, shall we think S. Hieronymus would fasten upon them such a crime,
as that they would erect such an office contrarie or not consonant vnto their Maisters prescript? And yet it is certaine hee meant of that Church, for in the same place shewing what occasioned this Preheminence of one aboue the rest, he saith it began when the Divell made that faction in the church, that one wold say I am of Paul, and another I am of Apollos, a thirde I am of Cephas,
as that they would erect such an office contrary or not consonant unto their Masters prescript? And yet it is certain he meant of that Church, for in the same place showing what occasioned this Pre-eminence of one above the rest, he Says it began when the devil made that faction in the Church, that one would say I am of Paul, and Another I am of Apollos, a Third I am of Cephas,
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and an other I am of Christ, and this was as appeareth 1. Cor. 1. in the time and prime of the Apostles. Yea indeede, Hierom is direct, that the suppressing of schismes occasioned the first sourse and erection of Bishops as the best remedy against them.
and an other I am of christ, and this was as appears 1. Cor. 1. in the time and prime of the Apostles. Yea indeed, Hieronymus is Direct, that the suppressing of schisms occasioned the First source and erection of Bishops as the best remedy against them.
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First that of Saint Cyprian, that this maligning the superiority of Bishops is an infallible note of Schismatikes. For as you might know, that Demetrius and his fellow Goldsmiths, by raising a tumult against Paule were Dianaes tradesmen, because they foresaw if Christ were preached, downe must Diana, and withal their gaine: so may wee descrie who are inclined to Faction by their spurning against this superiority, because if Bishops bee raised, their Schismes must bee scattered.
First that of Saint Cyprian, that this maligning the superiority of Bishops is an infallible note of Schismatics. For as you might know, that Demetrius and his fellow Goldsmiths, by raising a tumult against Paul were Diana's Tradesmen, Because they foresaw if christ were preached, down must Diana, and withal their gain: so may we descry who Are inclined to Faction by their spurning against this superiority, Because if Bishops be raised, their Schisms must be scattered.
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Secondly, if aduancing of Bishops bee the suppressing of Schismes (as their owne author affirmeth) and Saint Paul prophesieth 1. Cor. 11. Oportet haereses esse, that there must and will be heresies and Schismes while the world standeth,
Secondly, if advancing of Bishops be the suppressing of Schisms (as their own author Affirmeth) and Saint Paul Prophesieth 1. Cor. 11. Oportet Heresies esse, that there must and will be heresies and Schisms while the world Stands,
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then surely, it behoueth your Maiestie (to whome the care of Church and kingdome is committed) if you will haue Schismes abandoned, to maintaine and continue this government Episcopall: vnlesse,
then surely, it behooves your Majesty (to whom the care of Church and Kingdom is committed) if you will have Schisms abandoned, to maintain and continue this government Episcopal: unless,
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as it pleased you to write to your most noble sonne, you wil retaine factions in your kingdome, as Socrates did his wife Zantippe, to try your owne patience, and the Churches constancie.
as it pleased you to write to your most noble son, you will retain factions in your Kingdom, as Socrates did his wife Zantippe, to try your own patience, and the Churches constancy.
But to answere the point, if this superioritie came by a custome in the Apostles times, and they, wee must thinke, did nothing derogatorie to their Masters precept,
But to answer the point, if this superiority Come by a custom in the Apostles times, and they, we must think, did nothing derogatory to their Masters precept,
why then should Hierom say it came not by the truth of the Lords ordinance? Clemens Alexandrinus, by a pretty distinction vpon that place 1. Cor. •. [ yee are Gods husbandry ] giueth mee a good hint for a fit resolution.
why then should Hieronymus say it Come not by the truth of the lords Ordinance? Clemens Alexandrian, by a pretty distinction upon that place 1. Cor. •. [ ye Are God's Husbandry ] gives me a good hint for a fit resolution.
the other, which Saint Paul 1. Cor. 11. calleth NONLATINALPHABET, things vnwritē which they either did, or spake as the times occasioned, and the holy Ghost directed.
the other, which Saint Paul 1. Cor. 11. calls, things unwriten which they either did, or spoke as the times occasioned, and the holy Ghost directed.
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If any thinke that this maketh way to Popish traditions, vnwritten verities, It is no other then Saint Pauls owne distinction of Praeceptum and Concilium out of his owne practise. 1. Cor. 7. 6. that hee spake some thinges by permission, some things by precept. This speake I, saith hee againe Verse 1•.
If any think that this makes Way to Popish traditions, unwritten verities, It is no other then Saint Paul's own distinction of Precept and Concilium out of his own practice. 1. Cor. 7. 6. that he spoke Some things by permission, Some things by precept. This speak I, Says he again Verse 1•.
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yet I give this aduise. So meaneth S. Hierom, that this Matority of Bishops is that NONLATINALPHABET that vnwritten husbandry whereof Clemens speaketh, vz that there is no written precept or expresse rule from Christ, but yet that it is an Apostolicall tradition, and grew to be a custome euen then in all Churches, for so Irenaeus long before him calleth it Traditionē Apostolicā toti mundo manifestā.
yet I give this advise. So means S. Hieronymus, that this Matority of Bishops is that that unwritten Husbandry whereof Clemens speaks, Vz that there is no written precept or express Rule from christ, but yet that it is an Apostolical tradition, and grew to be a custom even then in all Churches, for so Irnaeus long before him calls it Traditionē Apostolicā Totius mundo manifestā.
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Neither doth this obiection out of Hierō make more against the Priority of Bishops then against the obseruing of the Lordes day, wherof that speech of Saint Hierom may be as well,
Neither does this objection out of Hierō make more against the Priority of Bishops then against the observing of the lords day, whereof that speech of Saint Hieronymus may be as well,
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That the seuenth day shou•de bee kept holy there is expresse scripture both afore the lawe vpon the Creation, and in the lawe at the fourth commandement,
That the Seventh day shou•de be kept holy there is express scripture both afore the law upon the Creation, and in the law At the fourth Commandment,
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but where is there any place either in the Gospels that our Sauiour comanded, or in the Acts and Epistles that the Apostles ordained the alteration of Sabatumin Dominicā, the first day to be sanctified for the seuenth? In the first of the Reuelation it is once named and called Dies Dominicus, which by all testimony was not the seuenth day,
but where is there any place either in the Gospels that our Saviour commanded, or in the Acts and Epistles that the Apostles ordained the alteration of Sabatumin Dominicā, the First day to be sanctified for the Seventh? In the First of the Revelation it is once nam and called Die Dominicus, which by all testimony was not the Seventh day,
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and so in the ould testamēt there is a day which David so intitl• t•, hic est dies This is the Lords day, he hath made it, we will reioice and be glad in it, and that by all assurance was not the Sabboth. The truth therefore is, that the Church finding the obseruation,
and so in the old Testament there is a day which David so intitl• t•, hic est dies This is the lords day, he hath made it, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and that by all assurance was not the Sabbath. The truth Therefore is, that the Church finding the observation,
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but not the first ordinance thereof, continued it to be kept, and accounted it as an Apostolicall institution. And the very same is the true sense of S. Hieroms speech in this point of praelacy, sauing that the placing of Bishops is more apparant in the epistles to Timothie and Titus: Otherwise hee shoulde much haue forget himselfe, for in his epis•le to Marcella confuting or rather contemning the errors of Montanus, this he puts for one.
but not the First Ordinance thereof, continued it to be kept, and accounted it as an Apostolical Institution. And the very same is the true sense of S. Hieroms speech in this point of Prelacy, Saving that the placing of Bishops is more apparent in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus: Otherwise he should much have forget himself, for in his epis•le to Marcella confuting or rather contemning the errors of Montanus, this he puts for one.
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With thē, saith he, the Bishops are thrust into the third place, but with vs (in the Christian orthodoxall Churches) Apostolorum locum tenent Episcopi, The Bishops haue the Aposils room, that is, the first place. Yea els-where he acknowledgeth it to bee Dominica dispositio, The Lordes own ordinance, though indirectly & obliquely, & that out of the old testamēt 1. alle•orically out of Ps. 45. wherin the Church of Christ is rep•elēted in the person of Salomōs Queen: vpō those words, ver. 16. Prepatribus •ati 〈 ◊ 〉 tibi 〈 ◊ 〉, Let it not gree•e thee, saith S. Austen that the 〈 … 〉 not Peter & Paul, by whom thou wast bego••ē for o• thine own brood, a fatherhood is grown vnto thee:
With them, Says he, the Bishops Are thrust into the third place, but with us (in the Christian orthodoxal Churches) Apostolorum locum tenent Bishops, The Bishops have the Aposils room, that is, the First place. Yea elsewhere he acknowledgeth it to be Dominica Disposition, The lords own Ordinance, though indirectly & obliquely, & that out of the old Testament 1. alle•orically out of Ps. 45. wherein the Church of christ is rep•elented in the person of Salomōs Queen: upon those words, ver. 16. Prepatribus •ati 〈 ◊ 〉 tibi 〈 ◊ 〉, Let it not gree•e thee, Says S. Austen that the 〈 … 〉 not Peter & Paul, by whom thou wast bego••en for o• thine own brood, a fatherhood is grown unto thee:
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Quos 〈 … 〉 principes s•per omnē •errā, that is, saith S. Hierō, The Gospe• being spred through all quarters of the world, in them Bishops are placed rulers of the Church.
Quos 〈 … 〉 Princes s•per omnē •errā, that is, Says S. Hierō, The Gospe• being spread through all quarters of the world, in them Bishops Are placed Rulers of the Church.
namely an Apostolike ordinance) Vt Sc•amus saith he Apostolicas traditiones sumptas de vete•i testamento &c. That we may know how the Apostles grounded their traditions, or ordinance vpon the old Testament,
namely an Apostolic Ordinance) Vt Sc•amus Says he Apostolicas Traditions sumptas de vete•i Testament etc. That we may know how the Apostles grounded their traditions, or Ordinance upon the old Testament,
but neither S. Hierom, not they must so passe, as if it were not directly the Lords owne institution. For Spiritus sanctus, not onely by the Apostles, who had receiued him in great measure, but euen by Christ himselfe, who, Ioh. 3 ▪ was indued with the spirit without measure, ordained this Superioritie, if we will credite S. Hierom his ancients by many yeeres.
but neither S. Hieronymus, not they must so pass, as if it were not directly the lords own Institution. For Spiritus Sanctus, not only by the Apostles, who had received him in great measure, but even by christ himself, who, John 3 ▪ was endued with the Spirit without measure, ordained this Superiority, if we will credit S. Hieronymus his ancients by many Years.
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but the Apostle after our Sauior his ascention, choose Deacons to serue them at the Altar, &c. For, that the Apostles were Bishops, besides the rest of the Fathers, Hierom himselfe by allusion confesseth.
but the Apostle After our Saviour his Ascension, choose Deacons to serve them At the Altar, etc. For, that the Apostles were Bishops, beside the rest of the Father's, Hieronymus himself by allusion Confesses.
For they whom we now call Bishops, were then called Apostles. saith Theod. Yea, though they all were silent in that point, the Holy g•ost will confirme it;
For they whom we now call Bishops, were then called Apostles. Says Theod. Yea, though they all were silent in that point, the Holy g•ost will confirm it;
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who speaking of Matthi•s choise into Iudas his roome in expresse termes calleth Apostolatum Episcopatum, Actes 1. 20. NONLATINALPHABET out of the Psa. 109. Let another take his Bishopship.
who speaking of Matthi•s choice into Iudas his room in express terms calls Apostolate Episcopate, Acts 1. 20. out of the Psa. 109. Let Another take his Bishops-ship.
Saint Hilary with many of the Fathers •f•irme, that our Saui•r in direct words appointed this superioritie Episcopall ouer their brethren, in that place and part of his last Sermon, Mat. 24. 45. Who is a faithfull and wise seruant quem Dominus constituet [ super familiam? ] whō the Lorde shall make ruler •uer his houshold? But that, which is in the Apocalyps, is NONLATINALPHABET admits no contradiction, where our Lord himselfe, willeth S. Iohn to write vnto the 7. Angels of the 7. Churches. Wherin 3. things are very worthy obseruatiō.
Saint Hilary with many of the Father's •f•irme, that our Saui•r in Direct words appointed this superiority Episcopal over their brothers, in that place and part of his last Sermon, Mathew 24. 45. Who is a faithful and wise servant Whom Dominus constituet [ super familiam? ] whom the Lord shall make ruler •uer his household? But that, which is in the Apocalypse, is admits no contradiction, where our Lord himself, wills S. John to write unto the 7. Angels of the 7. Churches. Wherein 3. things Are very worthy observation.
for the finding out of Church gouermēt according to the diuine Institutiō, vnto veterē Ecclesiā, the anciēt Church, wherin we shall see, Imaginē quanaā, a certain representa•ion thereof.
for the finding out of Church government according to the divine Institution, unto veteren Church, the ancient Church, wherein we shall see, Imaginē quanaā, a certain representa•ion thereof.
that it may easi•y appeare nothing therin almost to differ frō the writtē word. For this particular in hand, in the next Paragraph, he exēplifieth the forme therof.
that it may easi•y appear nothing therein almost to differ from the written word. For this particular in hand, in the next Paragraph, he exemplifieth the Form thereof.
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Out of their nūber of Presbyters, Pas•ors, & Doctors in euery city, they chose one to be the chief, whō they entituled a Bishop, (for which he adds a reasō) Ne ex •qualitate, vt fier• solet, dissidia nas•erentur.
Out of their number of Presbyters, Pas•ors, & Doctors in every City, they chosen one to be the chief, whom they entitled a Bishop, (for which he adds a reason) Ne ex •qualitate, vt fier• Solent, Dissidia nas•erentur.
And lest you should think (as some do) this Bishop to be but a Parsō of a Congrega•iō, he proceedeth to tell vs, that to euery such cit•e attributa erat certa regio,
And lest you should think (as Some do) this Bishop to be but a Parson of a Congrega•ion, he Proceedeth to tell us, that to every such cit•e Attributa erat Certa Regio,
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an whole territory or Country was annexed, the villages wherof, set their Pastors that fed them from the Cathedrall Church, or Colledge of Presbyters, whereof the Bishop was chiefe, and where he sate.
an Whole territory or Country was annexed, the villages whereof, Set their Pastors that fed them from the Cathedral Church, or College of Presbyters, whereof the Bishop was chief, and where he sat.
And this makes way to the partes ensuing, namely, first [ Posuit ] their Cathedrall Seat: and Secondly [ In quo ] their Di•cesan iurisdiction But I feare, I haue beene too troublesome already,
And this makes Way to the parts ensuing, namely, First [ He placed ] their Cathedral Seat: and Secondly [ In quo ] their Di•cesan jurisdiction But I Fear, I have been too troublesome already,
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