The spirituall architecture. Or, the balance of Gods sanctuary to discerne the weigh and solidity of a true and sincere, from the leuitie, and vanitie of a false and counterfeit profession of Christianity. Wherein also the sandy foundations of the papisticall faith are briefely discouered. A sermon preached at Pauls Crosse the 16. of Nouember, 1623. by Robert Barrell, Master of Arts, and minister of Gods word at Maidstone in Kent
THE SPIRITVALL ARCHITECTVRE. Text. MATH. Chap. 7. Vers. 24.25.26.27. 24 Therefore whosoeuer heareth these sayings of mine, and doth them, I will liken him to a wise man which built his house vpon a Rocke.
THE SPIRITUAL ARCHITECTVRE. Text. MATH. Chap. 7. Vers. 24.25.26.27. 24 Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man which built his house upon a Rock.
A Virgin in respect of her most pure and vnspotted veritie, which though it be often assaulted by cursed haeretiques (the diuells offspring) yet it neuer was, nor shall be wholy corrupted:
A Virgae in respect of her most pure and unspotted verity, which though it be often assaulted by cursed Heretics (the Devils offspring) yet it never was, nor shall be wholly corrupted:
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for the gates of hell cannot preuaile against it, being built on the rocke Christ Iesus. A mother in respect of her copious faecunditie: for she is Faecunditatis successibus copiosa, a fruitfull mother of children, bringing forth by her puritie of doctrine many sonnes and daughters to the Lord Almightie;
for the gates of hell cannot prevail against it, being built on the rock christ Iesus. A mother in respect of her copious facundity: for she is Faecunditatis successibus Copiosa, a fruitful mother of children, bringing forth by her purity of Doctrine many Sons and daughters to the Lord Almighty;
Illius faetu nascimur, lacte nutrimur, spiritu animamur In her wombe we are bred, by her soule or spirit we are quickned, by her milke we are nourished:
Illius faetu nascimur, Lacte nutrimur, spiritu animamur In her womb we Are bred, by her soul or Spirit we Are quickened, by her milk we Are nourished:
for it may be called Concio concionum (as Salomons sweet Epithalamium between Christ and his Church is called Canticum Canticorum ) as being the key of the whole Bible, wherein Christ opens those treasures of Wisedome and knowledge which are hid in the old and new Testament.
for it may be called Concio concionum (as Solomon's sweet Epithalamium between christ and his Church is called Canticum Canticorum) as being the key of the Whole bible, wherein christ Opens those treasures of Wisdom and knowledge which Are hid in the old and new Testament.
Therefore we finde none of Christs sermons so largly registred by the Euangelists as this except his consolatarie sermō to his Disciples before his passion:
Therefore we find none of Christ Sermons so largely registered by the Evangelists as this except his consolatarie sermon to his Disciples before his passion:
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2. To selected auditors (namely his twelue Apostles, and the choisest Disciples,) and in an especiall and singular manner, intimated: First, by his preparation thereunto :
2. To selected Auditors (namely his twelue Apostles, and the Choicest Disciples,) and in an especial and singular manner, intimated: First, by his preparation thereunto:
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Secondly, By his gesture of sitting , Quod pertinet ad dignitatem magisterij, implying both the dignitie of the speaker (who is NONLATINALPHABET, the great Doctor of his Church) and the weight of the matter.
Secondly, By his gesture of sitting, Quod pertinet ad dignitatem magisterij, implying both the dignity of the speaker (who is, the great Doctor of his Church) and the weight of the matter.
He who is 1. The eye of God, by which he looks downe vpon his Church for good and not for euill. 2. The Arme of God, whereby hee doth both sustaine and imbrace it. 3. The hand of God, whereby he hath laid the foundation of the earth in the worke of Creation,
He who is 1. The eye of God, by which he looks down upon his Church for good and not for evil. 2. The Arm of God, whereby he does both sustain and embrace it. 3. The hand of God, whereby he hath laid the Foundation of the earth in the work of Creation,
and pluckt his sheep out of the mouth of that roaring Lyon the Diuell (as Dauid did his fathers sheepe out of the iawes of the Lyon, & paw of the beare) in the worke of Redemption. 4. The Face of God, in whom (as in a Christall glasse) we may behold the brightnesse of his fathers glory,
and plucked his sheep out of the Mouth of that roaring lion the devil (as David did his Father's sheep out of the Jaws of the lion, & paw of the bear) in the work of Redemption. 4. The Face of God, in whom (as in a Crystal glass) we may behold the brightness of his Father's glory,
which whosoeuer shall considerately read and marke, shall finde therein perfectum vitae Christianae modum, a perfect rule or direction for a Christian life, tending to true happinesse and perfection; Be yee perfect, &c. For therein Christ shewes vs;
which whosoever shall considerately read and mark, shall find therein perfectum vitae Christian modum, a perfect Rule or direction for a Christian life, tending to true happiness and perfection; Be ye perfect, etc. For therein christ shows us;
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namely, humility, mourning for sin, meeknes, &c. for the eight beatitudes are as so many steps of that mysticall Ladder of Jaacob, whereby we must climbe vp vnto Heauen. 3. The Guides to conduct vs thither;
namely, humility, mourning for since, meekness, etc. for the eight Beatitudes Are as so many steps of that mystical Ladder of Jacob, whereby we must climb up unto Heaven. 3. The Guides to conduct us thither;
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and the Light of the World, to guide our feete into the way of peace, that we may make straight steps to the new Ierusalem and heauenly Sion. 4 The Norme or Squire, to rule out this way vnto vs,
and the Light of the World, to guide our feet into the Way of peace, that we may make straight steps to the new Ierusalem and heavenly Sion. 4 The Norm or Squire, to Rule out this Way unto us,
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namely the Law of God, (the rule of Charity and band of perfection) which our Sauiour by his diuine exposition cleeres from Pharisaicall glosses and corruptions.
namely the Law of God, (the Rule of Charity and band of perfection) which our Saviour by his divine exposition clears from Pharisaical Glosses and corruptions.
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3. Vncharitable censuring of our Brethren, and ouercurious prying into their motes, whilst we see not our owne beames. 4 Prophane trampling vnder our feet (like dogs and Swine) the precious pearles of Gods holy word and Sacraments,
3. Uncharitable censuring of our Brothers, and overcurious prying into their motes, while we see not our own beams. 4 Profane trampling under our feet (like Dogs and Swine) the precious Pearls of God's holy word and Sacraments,
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5. Listning to false Prophets (which are rauening wolues in sheepes clothing) s•eking vnder the faire pretences of humility, truth, simplicity and sincerity, to prey vpon,
5. Listening to false prophets (which Are ravening wolves in Sheep clothing) s•eking under the fair pretences of humility, truth, simplicity and sincerity, to prey upon,
& deuoure the soules of Christs sheepe. 6. Omission of holy duties, namely, of feruent prayer, whereby wee should aske, seeke and knocke at the gate of mercy:
& devour the Souls of Christ sheep. 6. Omission of holy duties, namely, of fervent prayer, whereby we should ask, seek and knock At the gate of mercy:
3 By the conclusion, wherein there is an Emphaticall NONLATINALPHABET seeming to limit these words of my Text to this Sermon onely (as containing the summe and substance of the whole Bible) but they may fitly haue a more generall reference to all the words of Christs heauenly doctrine deliuered to his Church,
3 By the conclusion, wherein there is an Emphatical seeming to limit these words of my Text to this Sermon only (as containing the sum and substance of the Whole bible) but they may fitly have a more general Referente to all the words of Christ heavenly Doctrine Delivered to his Church,
when Iesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his Doctrine, &c. for hee was the true Orpheus, who by the melodious harmo•y of his heauenly Doctrine drew the rocks,
when Iesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished At his Doctrine, etc. for he was the true Orpheus, who by the melodious harmo•y of his heavenly Doctrine drew the Rocks,
These words are the conclusion, and application of this diuine Sermon; for this wise master builder doth not onely lay the foundation and raise the walles,
These words Are the conclusion, and application of this divine Sermon; for this wise master builder does not only lay the Foundation and raise the walls,
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this heauenly Husbandman doth not onely plant and sow by doctrine, but water by Application, that the seed may yeeld the more copious increase, as he doth elsewhere;
this heavenly Husbandman does not only plant and sow by Doctrine, but water by Application, that the seed may yield the more copious increase, as he does elsewhere;
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Wherein the chiefe Shepheard and supreame Bishop of our soules teacheth all his subordinate Pastors, (especially in these dayes wherein there is much science but little conscience ) to bend th•ir endeauours rather ad imbuenda corda, quam exprim•nda verba, to reforme mens liues,
Wherein the chief Shepherd and supreme Bishop of our Souls Teaches all his subordinate Pastors, (especially in these days wherein there is much science but little conscience) to bend th•ir endeavours rather ad imbuenda Corda, quam exprim•nda verba, to reform men's lives,
or painting ouer their Sermons with the Vermillion of humane Eloquence:) as the things that are Iesus Christs, by certefying m•ns Consciences and conuersations;
or painting over their Sermons with the Vermilion of humane Eloquence:) as the things that Are Iesus Christ, by certifying m•ns Consciences and conversations;
and they to worke vpon their consciences (the strongest band to tye men fast to God and his sacred truth) and so in time the Israelitish Prouerbe may be inuerted to our great shame and the scandall of our Religion:
and they to work upon their Consciences (the Strongest band to tie men fast to God and his sacred truth) and so in time the Israelitish Proverb may be inverted to our great shame and the scandal of our Religion:
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h Dauid hath but his 1000. and Saul his 10000. Pardon therfore my plainnesse (Right Honourable, &c.) If I striue that my doctrine may be deliuered rather with the euidence of the spirit and power, then with the enticing words of mans wisedome and eloquence:
h David hath but his 1000. and Saul his 10000. Pardon Therefore my plainness (Right Honourable, etc.) If I strive that my Doctrine may be Delivered rather with the evidence of the Spirit and power, then with the enticing words of men Wisdom and eloquence:
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and I wish that wordes may be vnto you as nailes and goads fastned by the masters of the Assemblies to pricke you forward to good workes, and make you cleaue fast to Christ and his truth continually.
and I wish that words may be unto you as nails and goads fastened by the Masters of the Assemblies to prick you forward to good works, and make you cleave fast to christ and his truth continually.
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1 Some by this house built on a rocke, vnderstand the Christian Church in Generall, built on the rock of Christian Doctrine, which is called, The House of the liuing God.
1 some by this house built on a rock, understand the Christian Church in General, built on the rock of Christian Doctrine, which is called, The House of the living God.
and the Vessels of dishonour, are the Vessels of wrath prepared to destruction. For the visible Church is like Noahs Arke, which contained both cleane and vncleane Beasts;
and the Vessels of dishonour, Are the Vessels of wrath prepared to destruction. For the visible Church is like Noahs Ark, which contained both clean and unclean Beasts;
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This was figured in Adams family, which had in it a bloody Cain as well as an innocent Abel; in Noahs, which had a cursed Cham as well as a blessed Shem and Japheth; in Abrahams, which had a persecuting Jshmael as well as a persecuted Isaack: and in Isaacks, which had a prophane Esau selling his Birthright for a messe of Pottage,
This was figured in Adams family, which had in it a bloody Cain as well as an innocent Abel; in Noahs, which had a cursed Cham as well as a blessed Shem and Japheth; in Abrahams, which had a persecuting Ishmael as well as a persecuted Isaac: and in Isaacs, which had a profane Esau selling his Birthright for a mess of Pottage,
or if they be, it is but as corrupt humours are in the body naturall; (which must be purged out before the body can be healthy and strong) but not as sound, sollid and substantiall parts of the same body.
or if they be, it is but as corrupt humours Are in the body natural; (which must be purged out before the body can be healthy and strong) but not as found, solid and substantial parts of the same body.
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For of those that liue in the visible Church there are three sorts: 1 Some are members thereof by Profession only, 2 Others both by profession and affection for the present,
For of those that live in the visible Church there Are three sorts: 1 some Are members thereof by Profession only, 2 Others both by profession and affection for the present,
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as Scismaticks. 3 Others professe the whole truth in vnity, but not in sincerity, nor with a resolute and vndaunted constancie: as temporizing hyppocrites;
as Schismatics. 3 Others profess the Whole truth in unity, but not in sincerity, nor with a resolute and undaunted constancy: as temporizing Hypocrites;
Both begin w•ll, and consent in the first act, namely, of hearing Christs words, (NONLATINALPHABET, &c.) Whosoeuer heareth, &c. but in the latter, they differ as farrre as the East is from the West,
Both begin w•ll, and consent in the First act, namely, of hearing Christ words, (, etc.) Whosoever hears, etc. but in the latter, they differ as farrre as the East is from the West,
for the one conioynes hearing and doing: (NONLATINALPHABET) heares and doth them, v. 24. the other disioynes what God would haue conioyned (NONLATINALPHABET) hearing,
for the one conjoins hearing and doing: () hears and does them, v. 24. the other disjoins what God would have conjoined () hearing,
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First, in their properties: the one sort being tearmed wise, the other, foolish builders: Secondly, in their worke: the one building on the rocke: the other on the sand:
First, in their properties: the one sort being termed wise, the other, foolish Builders: Secondly, in their work: the one building on the rock: the other on the sand:
for the eares are the open doores by which the knowledge of those things entereth into the soule which haue no visible species for the eyes to apprehend: faith comes by hearing;
for the ears Are the open doors by which the knowledge of those things entereth into the soul which have no visible species for the eyes to apprehend: faith comes by hearing;
for hearing him giue vp the ghost with a loud cry (contrary to the nature of that lingring death:) he concluded , Surely this was the Sonne of God . Auditus iuuenit quod non visus:
for hearing him give up the ghost with a loud cry (contrary to the nature of that lingering death:) he concluded, Surely this was the Son of God. Auditus iuuenit quod non visus:
First, of nature: secondly, of Scripture: thirdly, of life. By the two first we know him in this life, (but in part and as it were in a gl•sse darkely:) but by the third, we shall know him in the life to come,
First, of nature: secondly, of Scripture: Thirdly, of life. By the two First we know him in this life, (but in part and as it were in a gl•sse darkly:) but by the third, we shall know him in the life to come,
For the learning of the first booke wee neede vse nothing but our eyes , for the inuisible things of God (to wit his eternall power and Godhead) are by the creation of the world made visible.
For the learning of the First book we need use nothing but our eyes, for the invisible things of God (to wit his Eternal power and Godhead) Are by the creation of the world made visible.
and order of the Starres: (the solace and ornament of the night:) aske the aire replenished with birds (natures quiristers) who by their pleasing notes,
and order of the Stars: (the solace and ornament of the night:) ask the air replenished with Birds (nature's quiristers) who by their pleasing notes,
and made the'receptacle & habitatiō of (Man the litle world, the epitom of Gods workmanship, and idea of diuine section. ) Lastly, aske the sea, (the profound volume of Gods wonders, swarming with admirable and innumerable sorts of Fishes:) aske them all,
and made the'receptacle & habitation of (Man the little world, the epitome of God's workmanship, and idea of divine section.) Lastly, ask the sea, (the profound volume of God's wonders, swarming with admirable and innumerable sorts of Fish:) ask them all,
for although reading of the Scripture be no small edifying: (as appeares by the fruit thereof in the Israelites when the booke of the law was read by Hilkiah the Priest, in the dayes of Iosiah, and by Ezra the Scribe, in the time of Nehemia ):
for although reading of the Scripture be no small edifying: (as appears by the fruit thereof in the Israelites when the book of the law was read by Hilkiah the Priest, in the days of Josiah, and by Ezra the Scribe, in the time of Nehemiah):
Dignum esset per superiores oculorum fenestras veritatem intrare in animam, &c. It were to be wished that the light of truth might enter into our soules by the windowes of our eyes:
Dignum esset per Superiores oculorum fenestras veritatem intrare in animam, etc. It were to be wished that the Light of truth might enter into our Souls by the windows of our eyes:
But now wee receiue the remedy as the disease first crept in vpon vs. Euah was seduced by hearkning to the voice of the diuell, we must bee conuerted by hearkning to the voice of God, that so life may enter into our soules by the same gate, by which death entered,
But now we receive the remedy as the disease First crept in upon us Eve was seduced by Harkening to the voice of the Devil, we must be converted by Harkening to the voice of God, that so life may enter into our Souls by the same gate, by which death entered,
and the antidote of truth (Christs owne confection) may be taken of vs in the same cuppe wherein we first dranke the poyson of that old serpent: namely, by hearing.
and the antidote of truth (Christ own confection) may be taken of us in the same cup wherein we First drank the poison of that old serpent: namely, by hearing.
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The word of God is the well of saluation, whence flowe riuers of waters of life, that make glad the city of God, (.i. his true Church) and our eares are the channels by which the streames of these liuing waters doe flow into our soules.
The word of God is the well of salvation, whence flow Rivers of waters of life, that make glad the City of God, (i his true Church) and our ears Are the channels by which the streams of these living waters do flow into our Souls.
It is also sincere milke to nourish vs, flowing from the two breasts of Christ (.i. the two Testaments:) and our hearing is as the mouth whereby we sucke this sincere milke that we may grow thereby.
It is also sincere milk to nourish us, flowing from the two breasts of christ (i the two Testaments:) and our hearing is as the Mouth whereby we suck this sincere milk that we may grow thereby.
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Let vs choose Maries better part (namely to sit at Christs feet, and heare his preaching:) saying with S. Peter, Master, whither should wee goe from thee? thou hast the words of eternall life.
Let us choose Mary's better part (namely to fit At Christ feet, and hear his preaching:) saying with S. Peter, Master, whither should we go from thee? thou hast the words of Eternal life.
or Seminary Priests buzzing suggestions, inciting vs to set vp the Idol Dagon with the Arke of God in the temple of our soules, or to diuide our hearts betweene God and Baal (ioyning with the worship of the true God and his Sonne Christ, the worship of Saints, Angells, Bread, Images, Reliques, &c.) we commit a double euill, wee leaue the fountaine of liuing Waters, and digge to our selues broken cesternes that can hold no water, Ier. 2.13. Solius habet auditus verum qui percipit verbum:
or Seminary Priests buzzing suggestions, inciting us to Set up the Idol Dagon with the Ark of God in the temple of our Souls, or to divide our hearts between God and Baal (joining with the worship of the true God and his Son christ, the worship of Saints, Angels, Bred, Images, Relics, etc.) we commit a double evil, we leave the fountain of living Waters, and dig to our selves broken cisterns that can hold no water, Jeremiah 2.13. Solius habet auditus verum qui percipit verbum:
and kill sinne in vs,) entring into the diuiding asunder of the soule, and spirit, &c. As the sound of the •ammes hornes (Gods power accompanying it) made the walls of Iericho to fall:
and kill sin in us,) entering into the dividing asunder of the soul, and Spirit, etc. As the found of the •ammes horns (God's power accompanying it) made the walls of Jericho to fallen:
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so the mightie voice of Gods word (if rightly heard of all, by the vertue of his spirit accompanying the same) would make the walls, not onely, of mysticall Babell, but of hell it selfe to reele and totter,
so the mighty voice of God's word (if rightly herd of all, by the virtue of his Spirit accompanying the same) would make the walls, not only, of mystical Babel, but of hell it self to reel and totter,
. And this glasse of truth deceiues no man, flatters no man, but truely and impartially shewes euery man what he is, that no man be cast down with needlesse feares,
. And this glass of truth deceives no man, flatters no man, but truly and impartially shows every man what he is, that no man be cast down with needless fears,
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layes our sinnes before our faces, and so humbles our proud and loftie lookes, and throwes vs downe before Gods footstoole, with godly sorrow and true compunction for them,
lays our Sins before our faces, and so humbles our proud and lofty looks, and throws us down before God's footstool, with godly sorrow and true compunction for them,
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and rending those with the teeth of malice and obloquy that bring it vnto them: therefore Christ makes this first maine difference or opposition betweene the hearers of the word:
and rending those with the teeth of malice and obloquy that bring it unto them: Therefore christ makes this First main difference or opposition between the hearers of the word:
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that the one sort are not hearers onely, but doers of the word (who are the wise builders and shall be iustified:) but the other sort are not doers of the word,
that the one sort Are not hearers only, but doers of the word (who Are the wise Builders and shall be justified:) but the other sort Are not doers of the word,
These are no better for their being in the Church than the Churches pillars: for either ( with Eutichus ) they sit sleeping while the minister is preaching:
These Are no better for their being in the Church than the Churches pillars: for either (with Eutychus) they fit sleeping while the minister is preaching:
for (like men in a dreame) their hearts waue after their fancies, and are so firmely fixt on their worldly profites and carnall pleasures that (like Idols in the Temple ) they haue eyes and see not, eares and heare not:
for (like men in a dream) their hearts wave After their fancies, and Are so firmly fixed on their worldly profits and carnal pleasures that (like Idols in the Temple) they have eyes and see not, ears and hear not:
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or spend whole dayes and nights in a Tauerne, sacrificing to Bacchus: yet they thinke one houre too much to be spent in the Temple, whereby those Gadarenes make it apparant that in their account hara domestica is preferred before ara dominica, their Mammon before Christ, the world before the word,
or spend Whole days and nights in a Tavern, sacrificing to Bacchus: yet they think one hour too much to be spent in the Temple, whereby those Gadarenes make it apparent that in their account hara Domestica is preferred before ara dominica, their Mammon before christ, the world before the word,
Yet when I condemne a curious and ouerdelicate eare, I doe not commend a barbarous rusticke eare which will not haue wholesome doctrine adorned with fit and significant phrases which are the spouses embroydered garment of needle worke to cloath and adorne her.
Yet when I condemn a curious and ouerdelicate ear, I do not commend a barbarous rustic ear which will not have wholesome Doctrine adorned with fit and significant phrases which Are the Spouses embroidered garment of needle work to cloth and adorn her.
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The meane betweene both is to bee held: 1. That wee desire not to heare fine words without matter (which are like a guilded boxe that hath nothing in it:) nor rude and idle battologies (which are like the Chaos , Rudis indigestaque moles, a confused and disordered heape of words, without either methode or matter:
The mean between both is to be held: 1. That we desire not to hear fine words without matter (which Are like a Guilded box that hath nothing in it:) nor rude and idle Battologies (which Are like the Chaos, Rudis indigestaque Moles, a confused and disordered heap of words, without either method or matter:
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but sound doctrine adorned with fit and significant phrases, free from the enticing words of mans wisedome, and yet in the euidence of the spirit and power:
but found Doctrine adorned with fit and significant phrases, free from the enticing words of men Wisdom, and yet in the evidence of the Spirit and power:
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for they must be Sainted, and marked out for Gods children, and the Sheepe of Christ, (as if their names alone were enrolled in the booke of life:) and all the Apostles and Martyrs (whose names and memories the Church hath euer held reuerend) must be vnsainted againe to please their humours:
for they must be Sainted, and marked out for God's children, and the Sheep of christ, (as if their names alone were enrolled in the book of life:) and all the Apostles and Martyrs (whose names and memories the Church hath ever held reverend) must be vnsainted again to please their humours:
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and to this end they magnifie, cherish, and desire to heare onely such preachers whom (like Parrats) they may teach their NONLATINALPHABET, and who may bee as hollow Trunkes to carry through them the bullets of reproaches which they shoote at others.
and to this end they magnify, cherish, and desire to hear only such Preachers whom (like Parrots) they may teach their, and who may be as hollow Trunks to carry through them the bullets of Reproaches which they shoot At Others.
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4. Some haue vncircumcised eares and hearts: either forestalled with malice and praeiudice against the Preacher, whom they hate (as Ahab did Michaiah ) because hee doth not prophecye good vnto them but euill:
4. some have uncircumcised ears and hearts: either forestalled with malice and praeiudice against the Preacher, whom they hate (as Ahab did Michaiah) Because he does not prophecy good unto them but evil:
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and those wrest all that is well spoken to an ill sence: (as the spider turnes the iuice of the sweetest flowers into poyson:) or els so blockt, and barred vp with their owne hearts lusts, and rebellious obstinacy, that although the Lord knocke neuer so loud and often at the doores of their hearts, they cannot, they will not open to him;
and those wrest all that is well spoken to an ill sense: (as the spider turns the juice of the Sweetest flowers into poison:) or Else so blocked, and barred up with their own hearts Lustiest, and rebellious obstinacy, that although the Lord knock never so loud and often At the doors of their hearts, they cannot, they will not open to him;
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for they haue made their faces like a flint stone, and their hearts like an adamant stone, that they might not heare the voice of the Lord by the mouths of his Prophets, &c.
for they have made their faces like a flint stone, and their hearts like an adamant stone, that they might not hear the voice of the Lord by the mouths of his prophets, etc.
so that they bee possessed with such a sencelesse stupiditie, stupid securitie, and stiffe-necked obstinacy, that like the beares which Solinus writes of (though they be wounded they cannot be wakened:
so that they be possessed with such a senseless stupidity, stupid security, and Stiffnecked obstinacy, that like the bears which Solinus writes of (though they be wounded they cannot be wakened:
Thus many sorts are there of vnprofitable hearers (compared by Christ to foolish builders ) but there is onely one sort of good and profitable hearers (compared here to wise builders ) namely those who heare the word of God and keepe it:
Thus many sorts Are there of unprofitable hearers (compared by christ to foolish Builders) but there is only one sort of good and profitable hearers (compared Here to wise Builders) namely those who hear the word of God and keep it:
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Therefore hearing and doing, knowledge and obedience, faith, and charitie, truth and sanctitie, must goe hand in hand together in our Christian profession:
Therefore hearing and doing, knowledge and Obedience, faith, and charity, truth and sanctity, must go hand in hand together in our Christian profession:
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for vertue without knowledge, is like a body without an head, and knowledge without vertue like an head without a body: both monstrous and abhominable.
for virtue without knowledge, is like a body without an head, and knowledge without virtue like an head without a body: both monstrous and abominable.
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and I giue vnto them eternall life, &c. Behold here the fiue principall Linkes of the golden chaine of our saluation: 1, Election (my Sheepe,) 2 Vocation: (heare my voice:) 3. Iustification, (and I know them) 4. Sanctification, (and they follow me:) 5. Glorification; and I giue vnto them eternall life, &c. Therefore hee that will confirme to his owne conscience his election,
and I give unto them Eternal life, etc. Behold Here the fiue principal Links of the golden chain of our salvation: 1, Election (my Sheep,) 2 Vocation: (hear my voice:) 3. Justification, (and I know them) 4. Sanctification, (and they follow me:) 5. Glorification; and I give unto them Eternal life, etc. Therefore he that will confirm to his own conscience his election,
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Heare therefore (O Israel) and obserue to doe it, that it may bee well with thee, &c. And that Samuel offers to the Lord, (Speake Lord for thy seruant heareth:) And that Dauid promiseth, I will heare what the Lord will say concerning me:
Hear Therefore (Oh Israel) and observe to do it, that it may be well with thee, etc. And that Samuel offers to the Lord, (Speak Lord for thy servant hears:) And that David promises, I will hear what the Lord will say Concerning me:
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And that deuout S. Bern. prayes for, Vtinam & mihi aperiat aurem dominus vt intret ad cor meum sermo veritatis, &c. Oh that the Lord would open mine eare, that the word of truth may enter into mine heart,
And that devout S. Bern. prays for, Vtinam & mihi aperiat Ear dominus vt intret ad cor meum sermon veritatis, etc. O that the Lord would open mine ear, that the word of truth may enter into mine heart,
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and cleere the eye of my vnderstanding, and cleanse my will and affections, &c. For if we thus heare, Faith will cleere that eye of the soule which infidelitie hath troubled:
and clear the eye of my understanding, and cleanse my will and affections, etc. For if we thus hear, Faith will clear that eye of the soul which infidelity hath troubled:
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In casting off the workes of darknesse, and putting on the armour of light: In putting off the old man, and putting on the new, &c. 1. We must mortifie sinne in our earthly members, &c. ( Col. 3.5.) and crucifie the flesh with the affections and lusts: Gal. 5.24.
In casting off the works of darkness, and putting on the armour of Light: In putting off the old man, and putting on the new, etc. 1. We must mortify sin in our earthly members, etc. (Col. 3.5.) and crucify the Flesh with the affections and Lustiest: Gal. 5.24.
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which is a kind of Spirituall Martyrdome. And this must bee done: 1. Speedily, because we know not what day or houre the Sonne of man will come to call vs to an account for the deedes done in the body,
which is a kind of Spiritual Martyrdom. And this must be done: 1. Speedily, Because we know not what day or hour the Son of man will come to call us to an account for the Deeds done in the body,
whether they be good or euill. 2. Totally, for in destroying these spiritual Amalekites we must not spare one Agag: neither may we foster one Dalila, or Herodias in our bosomes, (.i. one darling or beloued sinne) least that one (though we thinke it but a little one,
whither they be good or evil. 2. Totally, for in destroying these spiritual Amalekites we must not spare one Agag: neither may we foster one Delilah, or Herodias in our bosoms, (i one darling or Beloved sin) lest that one (though we think it but a little one,
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but still vexing and molesting vs. 3. Finally, that wee returne no more with the dogge to his vomit, or the sow that is washed to her wallowing in the mire:
but still vexing and molesting us 3. Finally, that we return no more with the dog to his vomit, or the sow that is washed to her wallowing in the mire:
than hauing knowne it, to turne from the holy commandement giuen vnto vs. A true poenitent hates sinne once repented of, more mortally than Ammon did Thamar after he had defloured her:
than having known it, to turn from the holy Commandment given unto us A true penitent hates sin once repented of, more mortally than Ammon did Tamar After he had deflowered her:
or interest vnto the kingdome of heauen, which we should haue had by Christ Iesus the true heire of heauen: 2. It depriues vs of all Gods blessings, temporall, spirituall, and eternall:
or Interest unto the Kingdom of heaven, which we should have had by christ Iesus the true heir of heaven: 2. It deprives us of all God's blessings, temporal, spiritual, and Eternal:
First, he must be in Christ, and then a new creature. It is the axiome of the Schoole Diuines: Complacentia operis praesupponit complacentiam personae:
First, he must be in christ, and then a new creature. It is the axiom of the School Divines: Complacentia operis praesupponit complacentiam personae:
as we see in Cain and Abel. Therefore S. Aug. saith of the vertues of the Heathens, (as the iustice of Aristides, the temperance of Fabritius, &c.) that they are but Splendida peccata,.i. Glistring or glorious sinnes:
as we see in Cain and Abel. Therefore S. Aug. Says of the Virtues of the heathens, (as the Justice of Aristides, the temperance of Fabritius, etc.) that they Are but Splendida Peccata, i Glistering or glorious Sins:
For faith and good workes be fundamentall stones in the spirituall building of our soules, to be an holy Temple in the Lord, an habitation of God by the spirit:
For faith and good works be fundamental stones in the spiritual building of our Souls, to be an holy Temple in the Lord, an habitation of God by the Spirit:
seeing wee teach withall, that charity is the life and soule of faith: and that a true iustifying faith must needs be operatiue, and fruitfull in charity:
seeing we teach withal, that charity is the life and soul of faith: and that a true justifying faith must needs be operative, and fruitful in charity:
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because wee beleeue that not any merit of our owne workes, but the merit of Christ his perfect obedience actiue and passiue doth purchase at Gods hands the remission of our sinnes,
Because we believe that not any merit of our own works, but the merit of christ his perfect Obedience active and passive does purchase At God's hands the remission of our Sins,
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thereforethough we teach, that faith is alone in that act (as most proper thereunto) as the eye is alone in the act of seeing, the eare in the act of hearing,
thereforethough we teach, that faith is alone in that act (as most proper thereunto) as the eye is alone in the act of seeing, the ear in the act of hearing,
and the hand in the act of receiuing (for these members performe those offices and no other:) yet wee say that faith is not alone in the act of existing,
and the hand in the act of receiving (for these members perform those Offices and no other:) yet we say that faith is not alone in the act of existing,
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2. And Bellarmin doth but fight with his owne shadow when he labors in 14. seuerall chapters to proue against the Protestants the necessitie of good workes vnto saluation, which we neuer denyed, eyther directly,
2. And Bellarmin does but fight with his own shadow when he labors in 14. several Chapters to prove against the Protestants the necessity of good works unto salvation, which we never denied, either directly,
or by necessary consequence, as he doth there falsely accuse vs. For we teach them to be necessary vnto saluation, Non necessitate causalitatis sed consequentiae:
or by necessary consequence, as he does there falsely accuse us For we teach them to be necessary unto salvation, Non necessitate causalitatis sed consequentiae:
not as meritorious causes of our Iustification, but as necessary effects, concomitances, and consequents thereof: (as S. Aug. taught long since Sequuntur Iustificatum •on praecedunt iustificandum ):
not as meritorious Causes of our Justification, but as necessary effects, concomitances, and consequents thereof: (as S. Aug. taught long since Sequuntur Iustificatum •on praecedunt iustificandum):
whatsoeuer we adde or ascribe to merit, wee substract from grace, according to that of S. Paul, If it be of grace it is no more of workes, otherwise grace is no more grace:
whatsoever we add or ascribe to merit, we substract from grace, according to that of S. Paul, If it be of grace it is no more of works, otherwise grace is no more grace:
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He worketh in vs both the will and the deede, &c. and he findes nothing in vs which of it selfe (without the helpe of grace) can concurre with his grace in the doing of good:
He works in us both the will and the deed, etc. and he finds nothing in us which of it self (without the help of grace) can concur with his grace in the doing of good:
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(Wheras saith S. Aug. ) the grace of God alone frees vs from the bondage of sinne, it finds nothing good or righteous in him whom it, doth free, not a good will,
(Whereas Says S. Aug.) the grace of God alone frees us from the bondage of sin, it finds nothing good or righteous in him whom it, does free, not a good will,
So S. Cyprian, When God beholds our fortitude and constancy in our conflicts with our spirituall or temporall enemies, hee approoues of our willingnesse,
So S. Cyprian, When God beholds our fortitude and constancy in our conflicts with our spiritual or temporal enemies, he approves of our willingness,
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Let merits therefore bee silent, and not dare to plead for themselues before the barre of Gods iustice, which are lost in Adam: and let the grace of God reigne by Christ Iesus.
Let merits Therefore be silent, and not Dare to plead for themselves before the bar of God's Justice, which Are lost in Adam: and let the grace of God Reign by christ Iesus.
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3. The third condition in the doing of good workes is, that they be such as God hath commanded in his holy word, which is the perfect rule of righteousnesse.
3. The third condition in the doing of good works is, that they be such as God hath commanded in his holy word, which is the perfect Rule of righteousness.
so in this our spiritual building of our soules and bodies to be the Temples of the Holy Ghost, wee must haue •n eye to the patterne that God hath shewed vs in the holy m•untaine of his heauenly word or els our building will prooue Babell, and turne to our owne confusion.
so in this our spiritual building of our Souls and bodies to be the Temples of the Holy Ghost, we must have •n eye to the pattern that God hath showed us in the holy m•untaine of his heavenly word or Else our building will prove Babel, and turn to our own confusion.
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and Images, and building of Monasteries for lazie Monkes, (which are NONLATINALPHABET, euill beasts, slow bellies:) then they are at the best but NONLATINALPHABET, a wil worship,
and Images, and building of Monasteries for lazy Monks, (which Are, evil beasts, slow bellies:) then they Are At the best but, a will worship,
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and Trades-men, maimed Souldiers, &c. that their Loynes and soules may blesse you, and blesse God for you:) and erecting of Grammer Schooles for the training vp of youth in good letters,
and Tradesmen, maimed Soldiers, etc. that their Loins and Souls may bless you, and bless God for you:) and erecting of Grammar Schools for the training up of youth in good letters,
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and such like, in which kind of good workes, I dare bee bold to say, that our beautifull Rachel, (.i. true Religion) hath beene more fruitfull in one age;
and such like, in which kind of good works, I Dare be bold to say, that our beautiful Rachel, (i true Religion) hath been more fruitful in one age;
neither can such figge-leaues couer their nakednesse from the eyes of men, much lesse from the eyes of God:) Nor that they may be trumpets to proclaime,
neither can such Fig leaves cover their nakedness from the eyes of men, much less from the eyes of God:) Nor that they may be trumpets to proclaim,
Quot enim & quales piorum botros operum, aut tulit iactantia, aut faedauit inanis gloria? for how many clusters of the grapes of good workes hath pride and vaineglory corrupted,
Quot enim & quales Piorum botros Operum, Or tulit iactantia, Or faedauit inanis gloria? for how many clusters of the grapes of good works hath pride and vainglory corrupted,
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3. The saluation of our owne soules, which wee must prize more then the whole world. Mat. 16.26. Noli facere nisi propter vitam aeternam, ideo fac, & securus facies.
3. The salvation of our own Souls, which we must prize more then the Whole world. Mathew 16.26. Noli facere nisi propter vitam aeternam, ideo fac, & Secure fancies.
Haue no sinister intention in the doing of thy good workes, but aime therein at thine owne saluation, doe them to that end, and thou shalt deale securely.
Have no sinister intention in the doing of thy good works, but aim therein At thine own salvation, do them to that end, and thou shalt deal securely.
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yet hee may haue an eye to the recompence of reward, (with Moses: ) to the crowne of righteousnesse, (with Saint Paul: ) and to the glory set before him (with Christ himselfe:) as a spurre to pricke him forward to well doing,
yet he may have an eye to the recompense of reward, (with Moses:) to the crown of righteousness, (with Saint Paul:) and to the glory Set before him (with christ himself:) as a spur to prick him forward to well doing,
Let me exhort you therefore who (with charitable Dorcas ) are full of good workes and almes which ye doe, not Pharisaically to cause a trumpet to bee blowne before you when ye giue your almes,
Let me exhort you Therefore who (with charitable Dorcas) Are full of good works and alms which you do, not Pharisaically to cause a trumpet to be blown before you when you give your alms,
for then although yee haue the reward ye now looke for, and hunt after vpon earth, ye shall loose the reward which ye should looke for in heauen, your temporall vaineglory will rob you of eternall true glory:
for then although ye have the reward you now look for, and hunt After upon earth, you shall lose the reward which you should look for in heaven, your temporal vainglory will rob you of Eternal true glory:
so that they will reioyce to enioy, and grieue to loose you, ( as Elisha did for Elias at his assumption, My father, my father, the chariot of Jsraell,
so that they will rejoice to enjoy, and grieve to lose you, (as Elisha did for Elias At his Assump, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel,
and when ye dye it shall be a pretious oyntment to embaulme your bodies in the graue, as Maries spikenard embaulmed Christs body at his funerall. 4. An inheritance immortall, and vndefiled, reserued in heauen for you,
and when you die it shall be a precious ointment to embaulme your bodies in the graven, as Mary's spikenard embalmed Christ body At his funeral. 4. an inheritance immortal, and undefiled, reserved in heaven for you,
but if the foundation faile, all the building (though neuer so laboriously framed, and artificially composed, will fall to the ground, and come to ruine.
but if the Foundation fail, all the building (though never so laboriously framed, and artificially composed, will fallen to the ground, and come to ruin.
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which will not faile how great a weight soeuer be laid vpon it, nor be mooued, much lesse be remooued with any gusts of wind, force of stormes, or violence of torrents whatsoeuer.
which will not fail how great a weight soever be laid upon it, nor be moved, much less be removed with any gusts of wind, force of storms, or violence of torrents whatsoever.
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A true Christian therefore that heares Gods word, and doth it, is fitly compared to such a wise builder that builds his house vpon a rocke: I will liken him, &c. 1. By this rocke, some interpreters vnderstand Christ himselfe:
A true Christian Therefore that hears God's word, and does it, is fitly compared to such a wise builder that builds his house upon a rock: I will liken him, etc. 1. By this rock, Some Interpreters understand christ himself:
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because by the power of his might, the righteous that cleaue vnto him by faith and obedience, are protected and strengthened against the violence of all temptations, afflictions, and persecutions:
Because by the power of his might, the righteous that cleave unto him by faith and Obedience, Are protected and strengthened against the violence of all temptations, afflictions, and persecutions:
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In which sence Dauid saith, The Lord is my rocke and my fortresse, &c. 2. Others, by this rocke vnderstand the inuiolable and immooueable diuine truth of his Sacred word: So Chrys. vpon this text, NONLATINALPHABET:
In which sense David Says, The Lord is my rock and my fortress, etc. 2. Others, by this rock understand the inviolable and immoveable divine truth of his Sacred word: So Chrys. upon this text,:
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and hereby hee mooues all his Disciples to imbrace his diuine doctrine: shewing the firme soliditie and immutability therof, by the solidity and immobility of a rocke:
and hereby he moves all his Disciples to embrace his divine Doctrine: showing the firm solidity and immutability thereof, by the solidity and immobility of a rock:
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Velatus in veteri Testamento, reuelatus in nouo, in illo praedictus, in isto praedicatus: veiled and clasped vp in the old Testament vnder obscure Prophesies, promises, types:
Velatus in Veteri Testament, reuelatus in nouo, in illo praedictus, in isto praedicatus: veiled and clasped up in the old Testament under Obscure prophecies, promises, types:
and on this rocke or foundation the Apostles themselues, and their doctrine were founded, or els (as Gamaliel saith) both they and it would quickly haue come to nought, and fallen to ruine.
and on this rock or Foundation the Apostles themselves, and their Doctrine were founded, or Else (as Gamaliel Says) both they and it would quickly have come to nought, and fallen to ruin.
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and in them were written the names of the Lambes twelue Apostles. And herein Peter had no preheminence aboue the rest, except a primacy of order onely:
and in them were written the names of the Lambs twelue Apostles. And herein Peter had no pre-eminence above the rest, except a primacy of order only:
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were not spoken personally to Peter, but generally to all the Apostles, (who as well as Peter did beleeue and confesse the same faith,) though in token of vnity they were vttered to one which in vnity did appertaine to all the Apostles, in whose names Peter alone made this confession.
were not spoken personally to Peter, but generally to all the Apostles, (who as well as Peter did believe and confess the same faith,) though in token of unity they were uttered to one which in unity did appertain to all the Apostles, in whose names Peter alone made this Confessi.
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Ser. 13. Hil. de Trin li. 6. Chrysost. inc. 16 Mat. Theod. in Cant. Pag 235. Ambros. in cap. 2. ad Eph. Epist. in Appendice, Conc. Chalced. 13. Seeing therefore he was called Petrus a petra, from that rocke of faith which he confessed, Thou art the Christ the Sonne of the liuing God:
Ser. 13. Hil. de Trin li. 6. Chrysostom inc. 16 Mathew Theod. in Cant Page 235. Ambos in cap. 2. and Ephesians Epistle in Appendice, Conc Chalcedon 13. Seeing Therefore he was called Peter a Petram, from that rock of faith which he confessed, Thou art the christ the Son of the living God:
and sealed it with their blood, wee may truely inferre (with S. Jerome ) that in this respect they were rocks (as well as he) whereon the Church is founded.
and sealed it with their blood, we may truly infer (with S. Jerome) that in this respect they were Rocks (as well as he) whereon the Church is founded.
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but of the whole Church Militant, as Iudas did of the Church malignant: Vnus malus corpus malorum significat quomodo Petrus corpus bonorum, corpus ecclesiae:
but of the Whole Church Militant, as Iudas did of the Church malignant: Vnus malus corpus malorum significat quomodo Peter corpus Bonorum, corpus ecclesiae:
but the whole Christian Church confessing the same faith:) it cannot bee inferred, that S. Peter and his successors are that rocke on which the Church is founded.
but the Whole Christian Church confessing the same faith:) it cannot be inferred, that S. Peter and his Successors Are that rock on which the Church is founded.
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Those therefore that build their faith on that foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, whereof Christ is the chiefe corner-stone, by beleeuing, confessing,
Those Therefore that built their faith on that Foundation of the prophets and Apostles, whereof christ is the chief cornerstone, by believing, confessing,
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For the entire and sincere beleefe, profession, and practise of those supernaturall verities which God hath reuealed in his Sonne Christ by the ministery of the Prophets and Apostles, (and that in veritie) is an infallible note of the true Church,
For the entire and sincere belief, profession, and practice of those supernatural verities which God hath revealed in his Son christ by the Ministry of the prophets and Apostles, (and that in verity) is an infallible note of the true Church,
for one Elias teaching and professing Gods truth, and truely worshiping the true God of Israel, is to be preferred befo•e foure hundred Proph•ts of Baal, though brought vp in Ahabs Court,
for one Elias teaching and professing God's truth, and truly worshipping the true God of Israel, is to be preferred befo•e foure hundred Proph•ts of Baal, though brought up in Ahabs Court,
Nor the specious titles of holy, Catholike, Apostolike, &c for that Church which hath these titles without truth, is like a boxe in an Apothecaries shop, which without hath the title of a soueraigne antidote written in faire Characters, and within is full of deadly poyson.
Nor the specious titles of holy, Catholic, Apostolic, etc. for that Church which hath these titles without truth, is like a box in an Apothecaries shop, which without hath the title of a sovereign antidote written in fair Characters, and within is full of deadly poison.
for those haeretikes in Saint Bernards time, who in truth were Apostatici (because they reuolted from the Catholike faith) tearmed themselues Apostolici (though they could shew no signe of their Apostleship:
for those Heretics in Saint Bernards time, who in truth were Apostates (Because they revolted from the Catholic faith) termed themselves Apostolic (though they could show no Signen of their Apostleship:
Be not therefore carryed away from the rocke of Christs Sacred truth with any, or all those glistering shewes which that painted whore of Babylon makes of antiquitie, succession, vnitievniue, rsalitie,
Be not Therefore carried away from the rock of Christ Sacred truth with any, or all those glistering shows which that painted whore of Babylon makes of antiquity, succession, vnitievniue, rsalitie,
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the truth of Gods word alone, is that firme and immnoueable rocke on which euery wise Christian must build the spirituall aedifice of his soule and conscience.
the truth of God's word alone, is that firm and immnoueable rock on which every wise Christian must built the spiritual Edifice of his soul and conscience.
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1. This is that rocke out of which wee are spiritually hewen: ( Esa. 51.2) that is, the Rocke of our regeneration: for we are borne againe not of corruptible seed,
1. This is that rock out of which we Are spiritually hewn: (Isaiah 51.2) that is, the Rock of our regeneration: for we Are born again not of corruptible seed,
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whence doe flowe 1. the waters of life to refresh our fainting soules, as streames of Waters flowed from the rocke in Rephidim to refresh the thirsting bodies of the Israelites. 2. The hony of spirituall consolation, which doth comfort the soules of Gods Saints in their spirituall Warfarre, more than the hony that Ionathan tasted comforted his fainting Spirits in his warfare against the Philistims:
whence do flow 1. the waters of life to refresh our fainting Souls, as streams of Waters flowed from the rock in Rephidim to refresh the thirsting bodies of the Israelites. 2. The honey of spiritual consolation, which does Comfort the Souls of God's Saints in their spiritual Warfarre, more than the honey that Ionathan tasted comforted his fainting Spirits in his warfare against the philistines:
for this rocke poures vs out riuers of oyle, to supply our hard hearts, and stiffe knees, that our soules and bodies may be flexible to the will of God.
for this rock pours us out Rivers of oil, to supply our hard hearts, and stiff knees, that our Souls and bodies may be flexible to the will of God.
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4. The rocke wherein wee may repose vs for rest and safety, (as the Doues in the clefts of the rocke:) or as Moyses did who was put by God into the cleft of the rocke in Horeb, and couered with his hand while his glory passed by:
4. The rock wherein we may repose us for rest and safety, (as the Dove in the clefts of the rock:) or as Moses did who was put by God into the cleft of the rock in Horeb, and covered with his hand while his glory passed by:
And with Elias standing in the caue of the rocke in Horeb: ) wee may behold God himselfe passing by vs, not onely in a strong wind, violent earthquake,
And with Elias standing in the cave of the rock in Horeb:) we may behold God himself passing by us, not only in a strong wind, violent earthquake,
Fifthly, of our diuine contemplation: wherein we may see God and his Sacred mysteries by the eye of faith which can nor bee discerned by the eye of reason:
Fifthly, of our divine contemplation: wherein we may see God and his Sacred Mysteres by the eye of faith which can nor be discerned by the eye of reason:
for sand is barraine:) 3. their discohaerent incongruity, for yee cannot make a rope of sand, the parts whereof will not hang together: 4. their inconstant instabilitie, floating like a quicke sand.
for sand is barren:) 3. their discohaerent incongruity, for ye cannot make a rope of sand, the parts whereof will not hang together: 4. their inconstant instability, floating like a quick sand.
Therefore Ireneus compares haeretikes to men labouring of a frenzie: Quia vmbras pro rebus sectuntur: They pursue their owne shaddowes, and feede themselues with their owne fancies.
Therefore Irenaeus compares Heretics to men labouring of a frenzy: Quia vmbras Pro rebus sectuntur: They pursue their own shadows, and feed themselves with their own fancies.
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First, Superstitious Papists (though they would bee accounted the onely true Church, and that none built vpon the rocke of truth but they:) build their faith vpon sandy foundations.
First, Superstitious Papists (though they would be accounted the only true Church, and that none built upon the rock of truth but they:) built their faith upon sandy foundations.
namely, their owne merits and satisfactions, the merits and intercessions of Saints and Angells, and the Popes indulgences, whereby he exhausteth the Churches treasurie (as they tearme it) to fill his owne coffers:
namely, their own merits and satisfactions, the merits and intercessions of Saints and Angels, and the Popes Indulgences, whereby he exhausteth the Churches treasury (as they term it) to fill his own coffers:
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but will only speake of those whereon (as maine foundations) they build their faith, forsaking the sole immooueable rocke on which they should build it,
but will only speak of those whereon (as main foundations) they built their faith, forsaking the sole immoveable rock on which they should built it,
And their Canon Law set foorth vnder Gregorie the 13. saith, That men doe with such reuerence respect the Apostolicall sea of Rome, that they rather desire to know the institutions of Christian Religion from the Popes mouth, than from the holy Scriptures.
And their Canon Law Set forth under Gregory the 13. Says, That men do with such Reverence respect the Apostolical sea of Room, that they rather desire to know the institutions of Christian Religion from the Popes Mouth, than from the holy Scriptures.
1. For Traditions, their councell of Trent made a carnall decree (at the time of a Carnouall) that they should be receiued with the same reuerence and affection wherwith we receiue the Sacred Scriptures:
1. For Traditions, their council of Trent made a carnal Decree (At the time of a Carnival) that they should be received with the same Reverence and affection wherewith we receive the Sacred Scriptures:
yea Costerius a Iesuite goes farther, and will haue them receiued with more reuerence, because they are the epistle of the King of heauen, written with his owne finger in the heart of the Church, (that is, the Pope,
yea Costerius a Iesuite Goes farther, and will have them received with more Reverence, Because they Are the epistle of the King of heaven, written with his own finger in the heart of the Church, (that is, the Pope,
For although we know and acknowledge that the substance of the old Testament was deliuered among the Patriarches from hand to hand by tradition from Adam to Moses: and of the new, till it was penned by the Apostles and Euangelists ( as some thinke for eight,
For although we know and acknowledge that the substance of the old Testament was Delivered among the Patriarchs from hand to hand by tradition from Adam to Moses: and of the new, till it was penned by the Apostles and Evangelists (as Some think for eight,
as others for twenty, as others for fourescore yeares:) yet wee teach that when God had taken the custody of his owne tradition to himselfe by selecting and inspiring choise vessells of grace to commit them to writing (least the streames of truth should haue beene polluted by running through the muddy channells of mens mouths) then the Church was bound to receiue nothing for diuine truth but what is contained in the Scriptures,
as Others for twenty, as Others for fourescore Years:) yet we teach that when God had taken the custody of his own tradition to himself by selecting and inspiring choice vessels of grace to commit them to writing (lest the streams of truth should have been polluted by running through the muddy channels of men's mouths) then the Church was bound to receive nothing for divine truth but what is contained in the Scriptures,
As when God had conueighed the whole light of the world ( which before was dispersed in the first dayes creation) into the body of the Sunne ( created the fourth day:) then he would haue the Moone and Starres to deriue their light from thence,
As when God had conveyed the Whole Light of the world (which before was dispersed in the First days creation) into the body of the Sun (created the fourth day:) then he would have the Moon and Stars to derive their Light from thence,
so though in his first plantation of his Church, God did for a time continue the knowledge of his truth by immediate reuelation thereof vnto some chosen men which might deliuer it to his Church from hand to hand:
so though in his First plantation of his Church, God did for a time continue the knowledge of his truth by immediate Revelation thereof unto Some chosen men which might deliver it to his Church from hand to hand:
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yet now, since he hath conueighed the whole light of diuine truth into the Canon of the Scripture, hee will haue all the Pastors and members of the Church to deriue their light of sauing knowledge and true faith from thence onely:
yet now, since he hath conveyed the Whole Light of divine truth into the Canon of the Scripture, he will have all the Pastors and members of the Church to derive their Light of Saving knowledge and true faith from thence only:
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so that the doctrine of the Scriptures is now the onely diuine Tradition. 2. Touching Apostolicall Traditions wee acknowledge them likewise for diuine;
so that the Doctrine of the Scriptures is now the only divine Tradition. 2. Touching Apostolical Traditions we acknowledge them likewise for divine;
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And this is the holy and diuine Tradition which Ireneus, Cyprian, and other auncient Fathers speake of, contained in the Euangelists, Apostolicall Epistles,
And this is the holy and divine Tradition which Irenaeus, Cyprian, and other ancient Father's speak of, contained in the Evangelists, Apostolical Epistles,
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and Acts of the Apostles: (all which are written Scriptures of the new Testament.) This diuine and Apostolicall Tradition we call (with Tertullian) The rule of truth:
and Acts of the Apostles: (all which Are written Scriptures of the new Testament.) This divine and Apostolical Tradition we call (with Tertullian) The Rule of truth:
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Also we reuerently receiue such Apostolicall Traditions as haue their ground in Scripture, though not expresly as the celebration of the Sabboth on the first day of the week the Baptisme of Infants, &c. 3. Touching Ecclesiasticall Traditions, wee receiue for such:
Also we reverently receive such Apostolical Traditions as have their ground in Scripture, though not expressly as the celebration of the Sabbath on the First day of the Week the Baptism of Infants, etc. 3. Touching Ecclesiastical Traditions, we receive for such:
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and that the Sunne is NONLATINALPHABET, that is, consubstantiall and coaequall with the Father, &c. yet we dare not say (with daring Costerius: ) That the first foure generall Counsailes are to bee receiued as we receiue the foure Gospells.
and that the Sun is, that is, consubstantial and coaequall with the Father, etc. yet we Dare not say (with daring Costerius:) That the First foure general Counsels Are to be received as we receive the foure Gospels.
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namely 1. That they tend to decency and order. 2. To aedification. 3. That they be free from superstition. 4. That the Church be not ouerburthened with the multitude of them.
namely 1. That they tend to decency and order. 2. To edification. 3. That they be free from Superstition. 4. That the Church be not overburdened with the multitude of them.
But if by the Churches Traditions they vnderstand the Canons of their latter Counsailes (which were but conuenticles or confaederacies against Christ and his truth,
But if by the Churches Traditions they understand the Canonas of their latter Counsels (which were but conventicles or confaederacies against christ and his truth,
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namely, priuate Masses, halfe Communions, Transubstantiation, adoration of the host of Images and reliques, Innocation of Saints and Angells, Purgatory,
namely, private Masses, half Communions, Transubstantiation, adoration of the host of Images and Relics, Invocation of Saints and Angels, Purgatory,
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and to comfort some that were weake, and vnstable in the faith, &c. as if the Christian Church then vpon those occasions had some neede of the Scriptures,
and to Comfort Some that were weak, and unstable in the faith, etc. as if the Christian Church then upon those occasions had Some need of the Scriptures,
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o• doth the Herald that proclaimes the Kings title and authority, giue him his title and authority? or is the gold which the goldsmith toucheth therefore good,
o• does the Herald that proclaims the Kings title and Authority, give him his title and Authority? or is the gold which the goldsmith touches Therefore good,
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because he (vpon trial therof by his touchstone) declares it to be so? was it not so before his tryall? would it not haue been so if he had neuer tryed it? yes vndoubtedly.
Because he (upon trial thereof by his touchstone) declares it to be so? was it not so before his trial? would it not have been so if he had never tried it? yes undoubtedly.
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Indeed the Churches authority or testimony may bring Infidells or Haeretikes to heare the word that they may be conuerted, (as Andrew brought Peter, or Philip, Nathaniel vnto Christ,
Indeed the Churches Authority or testimony may bring Infidels or Heretics to hear the word that they may be converted, (as Andrew brought Peter, or Philip, Nathaniel unto christ,
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The third sandy foundation of the Romish faith is the Popes infallibility: which I doe not falsely impose vpon them as a generall ground of their faith, (though some of their owne learned men hold the contrary:
The third sandy Foundation of the Romish faith is the Popes infallibility: which I do not falsely impose upon them as a general ground of their faith, (though Some of their own learned men hold the contrary:
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and is not subiect vnto error, because Christ said of his true Church built vpon him and the rocke of his diuine truth, That the gates of hell should not preuaile against it:
and is not Subject unto error, Because christ said of his true Church built upon him and the rock of his divine truth, That the gates of hell should not prevail against it:
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whose faith was indeed once famous through the world, though now the faithfull city be become an harlot, her gold mixed with drosse, and her wine with water:
whose faith was indeed once famous through the world, though now the faithful City be become an harlot, her gold mixed with dross, and her wine with water:
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So Bellarmine affirmeth, That the common opinion of Romish Catholikes is Ipsam infallibilitatem non esse in coetu Conciliorum, vt in concilio Episcoporum, sed in solo Pontifice:
So Bellarmine Affirmeth, That the Common opinion of Romish Catholics is Ipsam infallibilitatem non esse in coetu Conciliorum, vt in Concilio Bishops, sed in solo Pontifice:
yea all the Bishops and Pastors of the Church assembled in a generall Counsaile (if the Pope confirme not their Canons:) onely the Pope cannot erre when he defines a matter of faith, Ex Cathedra, (that is, by his Papall authority,) as if the Popes chayre were made of Irish wood, to which no cobweb of errour could possibly cleaue.
yea all the Bishops and Pastors of the Church assembled in a general Counsel (if the Pope confirm not their Canonas:) only the Pope cannot err when he defines a matter of faith, Ex Cathedra, (that is, by his Papal Authority,) as if the Popes chair were made of Irish wood, to which no cobweb of error could possibly cleave.
Yea hee may make new articles of faith: (as Pius quartus did adde twelue articles to the Nicene Creed in a Bull of his (sent out about the time of her Tridentine conuenticle ) entitled The publike profession of the Orthodoxall faith to be vniformely professed and obserued:
Yea he may make new Articles of faith: (as Pius quartus did add twelue Articles to the Nicene Creed in a Bull of his (sent out about the time of her Tridentine conventicle) entitled The public profession of the orthodoxal faith to be uniformly professed and observed:
and likewise he may adde ten commandements of the Church to the ten commandements of Almighty God (which I haue seene in an English Roman Catechisme:) which must be kept with all Religious obedience of all the Popes Disciples:
and likewise he may add ten Commandments of the Church to the ten Commandments of Almighty God (which I have seen in an English Roman Catechism:) which must be kept with all Religious Obedience of all the Popes Disciples:
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which place S. Aug. will haue to be meant onely of Peters own particular sauing faith, whereby he should after his fall resist the temptations of Sathan,
which place S. Aug. will have to be meant only of Peter's own particular Saving faith, whereby he should After his fallen resist the temptations of Sathan,
and directed by Gods vnerring spirit into all truth, according to Christs promise made to his Apostles:) to a ranke and succession of men among whom their owne Histories do testifie that there haue been found Atheists, Infidells, Idolaters, Heretikes, Schismatikes, incarnate diuells,
and directed by God's unerring Spirit into all truth, according to Christ promise made to his Apostles:) to a rank and succession of men among whom their own Histories do testify that there have been found Atheists, Infidels, Idolaters, Heretics, Schismatics, incarnate Devils,
& consequently but one nature:) for which he was condemned in three seuerall counsailes. 4. The counsailes of Pisa and Constance condemned Greg. 12. and Benedict 13. for notorious Schismatikes, obstinate Haeretikes, scandalizers of the whhle Church,
& consequently but one nature:) for which he was condemned in three several Counsels. 4. The Counsels of Pisa and Constance condemned Greg. 12. and Benedict 13. for notorious Schismatics, obstinate Heretics, scandalizers of the whhle Church,
Quantum capio, quantum sapio, quantum intelligo, descendit ad infernum. As farre as I can thinke, conceiue, or vnderstand, he is gone directly vnto hell.
Quantum Capio, quantum sapio, quantum intelligo, descendit ad infernum. As Far as I can think, conceive, or understand, he is gone directly unto hell.
and to lead others to heauen while themselues goe to hell: (seeing no norme or squire can make other things squared thereby straight lf it selfe be crooked,
and to led Others to heaven while themselves go to hell: (seeing no norm or squire can make other things squared thereby straight lf it self be crooked,
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nor any man iudicially determine otherwise than himselfe iudgeth) vnlesse there be such a vertue annexed to the Papall chaire that (be the Pope what he will) when hee sits downe therein, he shall be like Balaam to blesse where he meanes to curse,
nor any man judicially determine otherwise than himself Judgeth) unless there be such a virtue annexed to the Papal chair that (be the Pope what he will) when he sits down therein, he shall be like balaam to bless where he means to curse,
Moreouer, it is the iudgement of many of their owne diuines, (namely, Bozius, Gerson, Occam, Almaine, Alphonsus a Castro, and the Sorbonists: ) that the Pope may not onely be an Haeretike himselfe,
Moreover, it is the judgement of many of their own Divines, (namely, Bozius, Gerson, Occam, Almain, Alphonsus a Castro, and the Sorbonists:) that the Pope may not only be an Heretic himself,
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but write, teach, preach, and define Haeresie, and that è Cathedra: (.i. by his Papall authority.) And diuers instances are giuen by our learned Diuines wherein they haue actually erred not onely in Church Canons, dispensations,
but write, teach, preach, and define Heresy, and that è Cathedra: (i by his Papal Authority.) And diverse instances Are given by our learned Divines wherein they have actually erred not only in Church Canonas, dispensations,
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And one of their owne Canonists saith That if the Pope be found so negligent of his owne and his brethrens saluation that he draw innumerable soules by troopes with himselfe to be damned in hell, no man may say vnto him, why doest thou so?
And one of their own Canonists Says That if the Pope be found so negligent of his own and his Brothers' salvation that he draw innumerable Souls by troops with himself to be damned in hell, no man may say unto him, why dost thou so?
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namely, the Churches Traditions, as they are deliuered by the Pope and the Churches authoritie, which is in effect nothing els but the Popes infallibility: (who is the Church virtually,
namely, the Churches Traditions, as they Are Delivered by the Pope and the Churches Authority, which is in Effect nothing Else but the Popes infallibility: (who is the Church virtually,
Fourthly, A coelestiall aire sweetly breathing in the midst thereof: ( videlicet, afflatus Spiritus Sancti, the inspiration of the holy Ghost,) inspiring both the penmen of it,
Fourthly, A celestial air sweetly breathing in the midst thereof: (videlicet, afflatus Spiritus Sancti, the inspiration of the holy Ghost,) inspiring both the penmen of it,
who build on the sand of their owne securitie and praesumption of Gods mercy, continuing in sinne that grace may abound, as if God were wholy composed of mercy.
who built on the sand of their own security and presumption of God's mercy, Continuing in sin that grace may abound, as if God were wholly composed of mercy.
and threaten heauen with his blasphemies, as if he would NONLATINALPHABET, fight with God, and dare him to put on his habergion of iustice, and gird himselfe with his sword of vengeance:
and threaten heaven with his Blasphemies, as if he would, fight with God, and Dare him to put on his habergeon of Justice, and gird himself with his sword of vengeance:
(As if that God that made both day and night, and to whom the night is as cleare as the day ) did not as well behold the one walking secretly in the twilight, as the other impudently staggering in the streetes at no one day.
(As if that God that made both day and night, and to whom the night is as clear as the day) did not as well behold the one walking secretly in the twilight, as the other impudently staggering in the streets At no one day.
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Deus enim quantum patris pietate indulgens semper & bonus est, ita iudicis maiestate metuendus, &c. For God as he hath the tender indulgence of a father,
Deus enim quantum patris Piate indulgens semper & bonus est, ita Judges maiestate metuendus, etc. For God as he hath the tender indulgence of a father,
If he prouoke God dayly by cursing and swearing, God will send out a flying roule of curses against him, that shall flye into the midst of his house and consume it with the timber and stones thereof. If he drinke without thirst.
If he provoke God daily by cursing and swearing, God will send out a flying roll of curses against him, that shall fly into the midst of his house and consume it with the timber and stones thereof. If he drink without thirst.
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And if he burne with the fire of vnlawfull lust here, he shall (without serious and seasonable repentance,) burne hereafter in the lake that burnes with fire and brimstone for euer:
And if he burn with the fire of unlawful lust Here, he shall (without serious and seasonable Repentance,) burn hereafter in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone for ever:
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for the Lord doth as well treasure vp wrath f•r the vessells of wrath, as mercy for the vessells of mercy, Saluat saluandos, & iudicat iudicio dignos, &c. He saues those that are to be saued,
for the Lord does as well treasure up wrath f•r the vessels of wrath, as mercy for the vessels of mercy, Saluat saluandos, & iudicat Judicio dignos, etc. He saves those that Are to be saved,
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Thou foole, this night will they take away thy soule, &c. The word is NONLATINALPHABET, (signifying improuident, ) for though worldlings be so wise to win the world,
Thou fool, this night will they take away thy soul, etc. The word is, (signifying improvident,) for though worldlings be so wise to win the world,
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for certainely hee that builds his house as the moth, (that is, by spoiling and consuming others) when he shall cease to spoile, shall himselfe be spoiled and consumed.
for Certainly he that builds his house as the moth, (that is, by spoiling and consuming Others) when he shall cease to spoil, shall himself be spoiled and consumed.
But let me beseech you in the bowells of Christ, not to suffer those that are vnder you to delay causes so long till the silly sheepe that goes to lawe for a locke of his wooll lost in the countrey, loose his whole fleece in the City before hee end his suit:
But let me beseech you in the bowels of christ, not to suffer those that Are under you to Delay Causes so long till the silly sheep that Goes to law for a lock of his wool lost in the country, lose his Whole fleece in the city before he end his suit:
for it is a common complaint among vs poore Countrey-men, that a poore man were better giue away his coate than goe to lawe for it against a rich aduersary:
for it is a Common complaint among us poor Countrymen, that a poor man were better give away his coat than go to law for it against a rich adversary:
for let his cause bee neuer so iust, and honest, if his Aduersaries purse be stronger, he shall neuer haue an end of it, till he hath spent himselfe, and lost his cause.
for let his cause be never so just, and honest, if his Adversaries purse be Stronger, he shall never have an end of it, till he hath spent himself, and lost his cause.
4. O that griping Vsurers would thinke of this, that secretly eate vp mens estates, as the Moth consumes a garment, or little wormes the heart of a great Oake.
4. O that gripping Usurers would think of this, that secretly eat up men's estates, as the Moth consumes a garment, or little worms the heart of a great Oak.
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which is as auncient as the fall of man, and the roote of all euill) yet a learned Diuine (late of this Church and City) in a treatise of his against this sinne of Vsurie, auerres and prooues substantially, That neuer any Christian Church Orthodoxall,
which is as ancient as the fallen of man, and the root of all evil) yet a learned Divine (late of this Church and city) in a treatise of his against this sin of Usury, auerres and Proves substantially, That never any Christian Church orthodoxal,
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How then doest thou hope to dye a Christian, if thou liue and dye an Vsurer, which no Christian Church did euer approoue? If it bee a condition required of him that will enter into Gods Tabernacle, that he lend not his money vpon vsurie,
How then dost thou hope to die a Christian, if thou live and die an Usurer, which no Christian Church did ever approve? If it be a condition required of him that will enter into God's Tabernacle, that he lend not his money upon Usury,
It is the position of that iudicious and learned Father S. Aug. concerning euery sinne of this nature, wherein our brother is really wronged by impairing his estate to increase ours vnlawfully:
It is the position of that judicious and learned Father S. Aug. Concerning every sin of this nature, wherein our brother is really wronged by impairing his estate to increase ours unlawfully:
and out of the mouths of Babes and Sucklings hath ordeined strength:) if not, yet for the discharge of mind, conscience, and deliuerance of mine owne soule.
and out of the mouths of Babes and Sucklings hath ordained strength:) if not, yet for the discharge of mind, conscience, and deliverance of mine own soul.
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called the mystery of the trade, which for the most part is a mystery of iniquity:) for now hee that knowes the falshood as well as the truth of his trade,
called the mystery of the trade, which for the most part is a mystery of iniquity:) for now he that knows the falsehood as well as the truth of his trade,
Thus men take money not for wares but for cosenage, and selling deceit, doe buy with the price thereof (if they speedily repent not) their owne most certaine damnation.
Thus men take money not for wares but for cozenage, and selling deceit, do buy with the price thereof (if they speedily Repent not) their own most certain damnation.
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S. Bernard teacheth thee how to doe it, Jnuenisti plane sapientiae viam, si prioris vitae peccata defleas, si huius saeculi desiderabilia parui-pendas, si bona opera exerceas,
S. Bernard Teaches thee how to do it, Jnuenisti plane sapientiae viam, si prioris vitae Peccata defleas, si Huius Saeculi desiderabilia parui-pendas, si Bona opera exerceas,
1. They mocke God and his word, for where God saith, Facite iustitiam, worke righteousnesse, they doe, non facere, sed fingere, not doe, but faine righteousnesse:
1. They mock God and his word, for where God Says, Facite iustitiam, work righteousness, they do, non facere, sed fingere, not do, but feign righteousness:
If ye deale with them, ye shall finde Iacobs smooth voice, but Esaus rough hands: for the Hypocrite is like counterfeit gold, faire in shew, but false in touch:
If you deal with them, you shall find Iacobs smooth voice, but Esaus rough hands: for the Hypocrite is like counterfeit gold, fair in show, but false in touch:
1. The ten•ations that assaile both these buildings are the same, wherein obserue: 1. Tent. numerum, their number or diuersity: ( viz. raine, flouds, winde.) 2. Impetum: their forcible nature, and violence:
1. The ten•ations that assail both these buildings Are the same, wherein observe: 1. Tent. Numerum, their number or diversity: (viz. rain, floods, wind.) 2. Impetum: their forcible nature, and violence:
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For these three (raine, flouds, and windes) assaile a materiall house on euery side to try whether the building be firme or no: 1. The raine beates vpon the roofe of the house. 2. The flouds vndermine the foundation: 3. The winds beat on the walls and sides of the house:
For these three (rain, floods, and winds) assail a material house on every side to try whither the building be firm or no: 1. The rain beats upon the roof of the house. 2. The floods undermine the Foundation: 3. The winds beatrice on the walls and sides of the house:
which softens mens minds ouermuch with wantonnes and luxury, and so workes their ruine: for raine falls guttatim, by droppes, and soakes into the house by little and little,
which softens men's minds overmuch with wantonness and luxury, and so works their ruin: for rain falls guttatim, by drops, and soaks into the house by little and little,
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2. By the flouds are meant the Tentations of aduersitie, (.i. afflictions and persecutions:) which like Torrents assaile this building violently to ouerturne it from the very foundation:
2. By the floods Are meant the Tentations of adversity, (i afflictions and persecutions:) which like Torrents assail this building violently to overturn it from the very Foundation:
3. By the windes are meant the tentations of persuasion, whereby Sathan and his instruments (which like Elymas the sorcerer are full of all subtletie and mischiefe,
3. By the winds Are meant the tentations of persuasion, whereby Sathan and his Instruments (which like Elymas the sorcerer Are full of all subtlety and mischief,
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Whereas prosperitie many times (like Dalila ) lulls many a strong Sampson so long asleepe in her lappe of carnall pleasures that she takes from him that wherein his spirituall strength consisteth,
Whereas Prosperity many times (like Delilah) lulls many a strong Sampson so long asleep in her lap of carnal pleasures that she Takes from him that wherein his spiritual strength Consisteth,
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and splits our soules vpon the rockes of sinne, whereby ofttimes wee make shippe-wracke of our saluation, Dauid who did cleaue fast vnto God in his troubles, in his prosperitie started aside like a broken bow,
and splits our Souls upon the Rocks of sin, whereby ofttimes we make shipwreck of our salvation, David who did cleave fast unto God in his Troubles, in his Prosperity started aside like a broken bow,
and happy reigne of our euer to be remembred, and thrice renowned Deborah, and our now peacefull Salomon ) hath done more hurt to this building, by rotting many beames,
and happy Reign of our ever to be remembered, and thrice renowned Deborah, and our now peaceful Solomon) hath done more hurt to this building, by rotting many beams,
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and rafters thereof, than those tempestuous whirle-winds, and violent torrents of persecution in Queene Maries dayes? for whereas there were then glorious confessions of the truth in the midst of the fire,
and rafters thereof, than those tempestuous whirlwinds, and violent torrents of persecution in Queen Mary's days? for whereas there were then glorious confessions of the truth in the midst of the fire,
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And our moralitie is so corrupted with our long peace and prosperitie, that there was neuer more lying and dissembling in Creta, swearing and forswearing in Carthage gormandizing in Capua,
And our morality is so corrupted with our long peace and Prosperity, that there was never more lying and dissembling in Crete, swearing and forswearing in Carthage gormandizing in Capua,
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as if the vices of all nations did meete here as in their Center, or as if our land were the sinke or common sewer for the sinnes of all nations to runne into.
as if the vices of all Nations did meet Here as in their Centre, or as if our land were the sink or Common sewer for the Sins of all Nations to run into.
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and hanker againe after the fleshpots of the Romish Aegypt? shall we surfet of our quailes? and being full fed with Gods blessings, spurne with the heele against him,
and hanker again After the fleshpots of the Romish Egypt? shall we surfeit of our quails? and being full fed with God's blessings, spurn with the heel against him,
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Let vs not thus turne Gods grace into wantonnesse, and repay him with our foule and crying sins in stead of thankfullnesse for his blessings: (like the sea that receiues sweet waters from the fountaines of the earth,
Let us not thus turn God's grace into wantonness, and repay him with our foul and crying Sins in stead of thankfulness for his blessings: (like the sea that receives sweet waters from the fountains of the earth,
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Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling blocke, &c. and the things that should haue beene for their weale be vnto them an ocasion of falling.
Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling block, etc. and the things that should have been for their weal be unto them an occasion of falling.
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With these winds hath the house of the liuing God beene forcibly beat vpon, and the ship of his true Church beene violently tossed, almost in all ages in the troublesome sea of this world:
With these winds hath the house of the living God been forcibly beatrice upon, and the ship of his true Church been violently tossed, almost in all ages in the troublesome sea of this world:
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for haeretikes and schismatikes, (being themselues carryed away with these three disastrous whirle-winds. 1. With the vncleane spirit of error: 2. With their owne frenzie whereof they labour: 3. Magis studio contradicendi, quam voto discendi:.i. Rather with an itching humour of singularity to contradict the truth,
for Heretics and Schismatics, (being themselves carried away with these three disastrous whirlwinds. 1. With the unclean Spirit of error: 2. With their own frenzy whereof they labour: 3. Magis study contradicendi, quam voto discendi: i Rather with an itching humour of singularity to contradict the truth,
by creeping into hovses, and leading captiue silly women laden with diuers lusts, and silly Ideots apt to beleeue whatsoeuer they tell them without further tryal of their doctrine by the touchstone of truth.
by creeping into houses, and leading captive silly women laden with diverse Lustiest, and silly Idiots apt to believe whatsoever they tell them without further trial of their Doctrine by the touchstone of truth.
vsing the wife as a trappe to catch her husband. And from the auncient Gnostikes: of whose ring-leader Marcus Jrenaeus reports: Maximè circa mulieres occupatus est.
using the wife as a trap to catch her husband. And from the ancient Gnostics: of whose ringleader Marcus Irenaeus reports: Maximè circa mulieres occupatus est.
His principall aime and chiefest businesse was to seduce silly women. And as the diuell at first, Verbis mendacibus blandiens rudes animas incauta credulitate decepit;
His principal aim and chiefest business was to seduce silly women. And as the Devil At First, Verbis mendacibus blandiens rudes animas incauta credulitate decepit;
so they by their lying and flattering words, (which are Mella venenum tegentia, pills of poyson lapt in hony:) creepe into the soules of their ouer-credulous Disciples,
so they by their lying and flattering words, (which Are Mella venenum tegentia, pills of poison leapt in honey:) creep into the Souls of their overcredulous Disciples,
Thirdly, they teach their disciples, that the Scriptures are obscure, and dangerous for lay-men, and silly women to meddle withall, (because the reading and misunderstanding of the Scriptures hath bred many haeresies:) and therefore it is enough for them to relye vpon the definitions of their mother, the Romish Church,
Thirdly, they teach their Disciples, that the Scriptures Are Obscure, and dangerous for laymen, and silly women to meddle withal, (Because the reading and misunderstanding of the Scriptures hath bred many heresies:) and Therefore it is enough for them to rely upon the definitions of their mother, the Romish Church,
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Wherefore seeing these Wolues in sheepes cloathing, (who like the wolues of Africa faine the voice of sheepeheards to deuoure the flocke) be so busie to infect our flocks with Popery, let vs be as vigilant to continue them in the truth:
Wherefore seeing these Wolves in Sheep clothing, (who like the wolves of Africa feign the voice of shepherds to devour the flock) be so busy to infect our flocks with Popery, let us be as vigilant to continue them in the truth:
Danda est opera vt increduli conuertantur, conuersi non auertantur, auersi reuertantur, &c. We that are Ministers of the word, must sedulously endeauour that those which do not rightly beleeue, may be conuerted,
Danda est opera vt increduli conuertantur, conuersi non auertantur, auersi reuertantur, etc. We that Are Ministers of the word, must sedulously endeavour that those which do not rightly believe, may be converted,
and those that are subuerted may bee recalled into the wayes of truth, and that the subuerters themselues should haue their errors conuinced by the euidence of truth, that either themselues may be reclaimed,
and those that Are subverted may be Recalled into the ways of truth, and that the subverters themselves should have their errors convinced by the evidence of truth, that either themselves may be reclaimed,
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Let me therefore beseech you (Reuerend Fathers) in the bowells of Christ Iesus (who am vnworthy to counsaile you) that as yee are NONLATINALPHABET, Bishops,
Let me Therefore beseech you (Reverend Father's) in the bowels of christ Iesus (who am unworthy to counsel you) that as ye Are, Bishops,
or ouerseers in name, so ye would indeed (in these dangerous dayes) with a most vigilant eye ouersee the flocke of Christ committed to your seuerall charges, which Christ hath purchased with his owne blood.
or Overseers in name, so you would indeed (in these dangerous days) with a most vigilant eye oversee the flock of christ committed to your several charges, which christ hath purchased with his own blood.
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Ye sit at the sterne of this ship of the English Church, and are skilfull in your compasse, O let not these disastrous winds carry it the contrary way,
You fit At the stern of this ship of the English Church, and Are skilful in your compass, Oh let not these disastrous winds carry it the contrary Way,
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O watch therefore that these thieues and robbers breake not in, and steale away the sheepe of Christ from his fold, whose soules are most deare and pretious in his sight.
Oh watch Therefore that these thieves and robbers break not in, and steal away the sheep of christ from his fold, whose Souls Are most deer and precious in his sighed.
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and (with zealous) Nehemiah, endeauour to reaedifie the ruine of Gods Ierusalem, and to defend this building against all malicious Tobiahs, and Sanballats that seeke to hinder it.
and (with zealous) Nehemiah, endeavour to reaedifie the ruin of God's Ierusalem, and to defend this building against all malicious Tobiah's, and Sanballats that seek to hinder it.
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but let thē hold fast the truth that they haue receiued in the Lord, and if any (though an angell from heauen) bring them any other doctrine, let them hold him accursed.
but let them hold fast the truth that they have received in the Lord, and if any (though an angel from heaven) bring them any other Doctrine, let them hold him accursed.
for he must needs totter, and wander, and (being driuen with the spirit of error) be carryed away as dust or chaffe, which the wind scatters away from the face of the earth, that doth not keepe the truth of that way that leades to saluation.
for he must needs totter, and wander, and (being driven with the Spirit of error) be carried away as dust or chaff, which the wind scatters away from the face of the earth, that does not keep the truth of that Way that leads to salvation.
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3. The third sort of temptations wherewith the Church is assaulted, is affliction and persecution: compared to the blustering Northwinds, and violent flouds which beat vpon this house:
3. The third sort of temptations wherewith the Church is assaulted, is affliction and persecution: compared to the blustering Northwinds, and violent floods which beatrice upon this house:
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As soone as euer the woman is deliuered of a manchild, (that is, the Church hath brought foorth a sonne to God:) presently the dragon doth cast out flouds of water out of his mouth to destroy it.
As soon as ever the woman is Delivered of a Manchild, (that is, the Church hath brought forth a son to God:) presently the dragon does cast out floods of water out of his Mouth to destroy it.
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for the persecution of the Church of the old Testament began with Abels murther: ( Dedicat Ecclesiam sanguine: He dedicates the Church to God by his bloud):
for the persecution of the Church of the old Testament began with Abel's murder: (Dedicate Church sanguine: He dedicates the Church to God by his blood):
And euer since that bloudy Whore of Babylon hath borne sway in the world, she hath made her selfe drunke with the blood of the Saints, and Martyrs of Iesus:
And ever since that bloody Whore of Babylon hath born sway in the world, she hath made her self drunk with the blood of the Saints, and Martyrs of Iesus:
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For we may safely pray, Vt Martyriū desit anim•, that we his seruāts being hurt by no persecutiōs, may alwaies glorifie his holy name in his holy church (as our church praies in our Letanie:
For we may safely pray, Vt Martyriū desit anim•, that we his Servants being hurt by no persecutions, may always Glorify his holy name in his holy Church (as our Church prays in our Letanie:
because God requires not our bloud, but our faith (as that blessed Martyr S. Cyprian saith:) but if the stormie winds and violent flouds of persecution for the truth should beate vpon the house of this Church, we must also pray and that earnestly, Ne animus desit Martyri•: that our minds be not wanting vnto Martirdome:
Because God requires not our blood, but our faith (as that blessed Martyr S. Cyprian Says:) but if the stormy winds and violent floods of persecution for the truth should beat upon the house of this Church, we must also pray and that earnestly, Ne animus desit Martyri•: that our minds be not wanting unto Martyrdom:
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for of such a building it is here said, though all these beat vpon it, Jt fell not, &c. Saint Chrysostome writing vpon this place, saith, Boni firmitatem Petrae constantiae virtute superant, &c. The constancy of good and faithfull men exceedes the firmenes of a rocke.
for of such a building it is Here said, though all these beatrice upon it, It fell not, etc. Saint Chrysostom writing upon this place, Says, Boni firmitatem Rock constantiae virtute superant, etc. The constancy of good and faithful men exceeds the firmness of a rock.
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so a faithfull Christian (because the Lord is his rocke, and he is built vpon the rocke Christ Iesus) scornes the force and malice of the diuell, and all his confaederates:
so a faithful Christian (Because the Lord is his rock, and he is built upon the rock christ Iesus) scorns the force and malice of the Devil, and all his confaederates:
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& S. Laurence vpon his fierie gridirō (which was to him as a bed of down) outbrauing the tyrant Decius, and telling him that one side was wasted enough, he should now turne vp the other.
& S. Laurence upon his fiery gridiron (which was to him as a Bed of down) outbraving the tyrant Decius, and telling him that one side was wasted enough, he should now turn up the other.
But I shall need no more instances, seeing Saint Paul. in the name of all Gods Saints, bids open defiance to Sathan and his complices, Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? Shall tribulation, distresse,
But I shall need no more instances, seeing Saint Paul. in the name of all God's Saints, bids open defiance to Sathan and his accomplices, Who shall separate us from the love of christ? Shall tribulation, distress,
or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or swords: no, in all these we are more than conquerours through him that loued vs. Not that Gods Saints and Martyrs are NONLATINALPHABET, altogether sencelesse (like stoicks or stocks rather:) for they feele the smart and paine of their tortures, els they could not be valiant Martyrs: (seeing true fortitude consistes in the patient bearing of those things which are most afflictiue to flesh and bloud:) but they are comforted: 1. In the sense of Gods present mercies:
or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or swords: no, in all these we Are more than conquerors through him that loved us Not that God's Saints and Martyrs Are, altogether senseless (like Stoics or stocks rather:) for they feel the smart and pain of their tortures, Else they could not be valiant Martyrs: (seeing true fortitude consists in the patient bearing of those things which Are most afflictive to Flesh and blood:) but they Are comforted: 1. In the sense of God's present Mercies:
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patience quiets them that they murmure not, and their inward peace of conscience, sweetens their outward troubles with comfortable cordials that they faint not.
patience quiets them that they murmur not, and their inward peace of conscience, sweetens their outward Troubles with comfortable cordials that they faint not.
but the Adamant not pierced, which is impenetrable:) And the waues that dash against a rocke are themselues broken, but the rocke standeth immooueable:
but the Adamant not pierced, which is impenetrable:) And the waves that dash against a rock Are themselves broken, but the rock Stands immoveable:
and hee that kickes as gainst the pricks is himself wounded with his own stroaks: so he that persecutes Gods faithfull children, hurts himselfe not them:
and he that kicks as gainst the pricks is himself wounded with his own Strokes: so he that persecutes God's faithful children, hurts himself not them:
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for he makes them haue fellowship with Iesus, in being partakers of his sufferings, and bearing in their bodies stigmata Christi: that is, the prints of his precious wounds:
for he makes them have fellowship with Iesus, in being partakers of his sufferings, and bearing in their bodies stigmata Christ: that is, the prints of his precious wounds:
The reason of this immooueable constancy and stability of Gods Saints is, Because the spirituall aedifice of their soules and bodies is built vpon a rocke:
The reason of this immoveable constancy and stability of God's Saints is, Because the spiritual Edifice of their Souls and bodies is built upon a rock:
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for their true and sauing faith doth rest it selfe in the precious wounds of Christ, (as the doues in the clefts of the rocks,) that it cannot bee remooued. 3. The comforts of the holy Ghost:
for their true and Saving faith does rest it self in the precious wounds of christ, (as the Dove in the clefts of the Rocks,) that it cannot be removed. 3. The comforts of the holy Ghost:
directing them into all truth and goodnesse, and comforting them in all their troubles: as being the seale of their adoption, and earnest of their aeternall inheritance.
directing them into all truth and Goodness, and comforting them in all their Troubles: as being the seal of their adoption, and earnest of their Eternal inheritance.
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For though Gods Saints bee troubled on euery side, yet are they not distressed, NONLATINALPHABET, .i. Haesitantes non haerentes, (Arr. Mont.) perplexed, but not in despaire:
For though God's Saints be troubled on every side, yet Are they not distressed,, i Hesitants non haerentes, (Arr. Mont.) perplexed, but not in despair:
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But if any build vpon the sand of humane Traditions, or their owne fancies, or the worlds vanities, both building and builders fall together (like Nebuchadnezzars Image,
But if any built upon the sand of humane Traditions, or their own fancies, or the world's vanities, both building and Builders fallen together (like Nebuchadnezar's Image,
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for as one Angell cryed concerning Babilon, Cecidit cecidit, It is fallen, it is fallen: so another angell immediately following the former, cryed wieh a loud voice:
for as one Angel cried Concerning Babylon, Cecidit cecidit, It is fallen, it is fallen: so Another angel immediately following the former, cried wieh a loud voice:
If any man worship the beast, and receiue his marke in his forehead, or his hand, the same shall drinke of the wine of the wrath of God powred out without mixture into the cup of his indignation,
If any man worship the beast, and receive his mark in his forehead, or his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God poured out without mixture into the cup of his Indignation,
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Because they receiued not the loue of the truth that they might be saued, for this cause God shal send them a strong delusion that they should beleeue a lye, that they might be damned, who beleeued not the truth, but had pleasure in vnrighteousnes.
Because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved, for this cause God shall send them a strong delusion that they should believe a lie, that they might be damned, who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
For how should he abide in Christ that neuer was in Christ? or how should the truth hold him that neuer held the truth? or righteousnesse preserue him that neuer kept the wayes of righteousnes? No, no, such buildings (though they be built as high as the tower of Babell, whose top did euen reach to heauen,
For how should he abide in christ that never was in christ? or how should the truth hold him that never held the truth? or righteousness preserve him that never kept the ways of righteousness? No, no, such buildings (though they be built as high as the tower of Babel, whose top did even reach to heaven,
or as the tombe of Manseolus, or Pyramides of Aegypt: and be as faire, and stately for outward shew as the temple of Diana at Ephesus (the wonderment of the world:) or the costly palace of Alcinoous, (the walls whereof were brasse, the gates gold, and the entries siluer):
or as the tomb of Manseolus, or Pyramids of Egypt: and be as fair, and stately for outward show as the temple of Diana At Ephesus (the wonderment of the world:) or the costly palace of Alcinoous, (the walls whereof were brass, the gates gold, and the entries silver):
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or a wal, or a roome onely), but is turned topsey-turuey from the very foūdation: 2. when it falls finally and irrecouerably neuer to be raysed vp againe like the walls of Iericho.
or a wall, or a room only), but is turned topsey-turuey from the very Foundation: 2. when it falls finally and irrecoverably never to be raised up again like the walls of Jericho.
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Such I am persuaded shall in Gods due time bee the fall of Babilon (as a learned Diuine of ours hath of late euidently prooued) though the Babilonish architects labour with all their arr.
Such I am persuaded shall in God's due time be the fallen of Babylon (as a learned Divine of ours hath of late evidently proved) though the Babylonish architects labour with all their arr.
but except the Lord build the house, their labour is but lost that build it, and the Lord hath decreed and denounced the fall thereof by that euerlasting Gospell, which the Angell brought into the world:
but except the Lord built the house, their labour is but lost that built it, and the Lord hath decreed and denounced the fallen thereof by that everlasting Gospel, which the Angel brought into the world:
and wilfully fall with it, and vnder it, (as the late fall of an house did some adhaerents vnto Babilon) and presse them downe (if they speedily repent not) to the bottome of hell.
and wilfully fallen with it, and under it, (as the late fallen of an house did Some adherents unto Babylon) and press them down (if they speedily Repent not) to the bottom of hell.
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As here their fall was great, when they wittingly, and willingly consented vnto sinne; and greater, when they acted it, and greatest of all, when they persisted in it:
As Here their fallen was great, when they wittingly, and willingly consented unto sin; and greater, when they acted it, and greatest of all, when they persisted in it:
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and from being an Angell of light, and a pure starre of coelestiall brightnesse to be an angell of aeternall night, and the blacke Prince of infernall darknes.
and from being an Angel of Light, and a pure star of celestial brightness to be an angel of Eternal night, and the black Prince of infernal darkness.
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or Eden the garden of the Lord:) also goodly and populous cities and townes, and flourishing Vniuersities, and Innes of Court, (which like Theopbrastus Persian tree) doe at the same time bud, blossome, and bring forth fruit.
or Eden the garden of the Lord:) also goodly and populous cities and Towns, and flourishing Universities, and Inns of Court, (which like Theopbrastus Persian tree) do At the same time bud, blossom, and bring forth fruit.
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and other comely Ceremonies) least while we striue about these ouermuch, wee endanger the body or substance of true Religion, let vs not any longer r•nd in sunder the seamelesse coat of Christ (the vnitie of the Church) by our needlesse con•en i•n• about th•se •h••gs.
and other comely Ceremonies) lest while we strive about these overmuch, we endanger the body or substance of true Religion, let us not any longer r•nd in sunder the Seamless coat of christ (the unity of the Church) by our needless con•en i•n• about th•se •h••gs.
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and while we •i•tu•be th• Churches peace, we depriue her of her prosp•r••ie, an• make an open wa• (as this brea•h hath already done too much:) for those proud and cruell Babylonians to ruine our Ierusal•m:
and while we •i•tu•be th• Churches peace, we deprive her of her prosp•r••ie, an• make an open wa• (as this brea•h hath already done too much:) for those proud and cruel Babylonians to ruin our Ierusal•m:
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Let therefore the word of God dwell in you (as it dwels among you) plenteously that ye may bee rich in good workes, ready to distribute, willing to communicate to the poore and needy dealing your bread to the hungry,
Let Therefore the word of God dwell in you (as it dwells among you) plenteously that you may be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate to the poor and needy dealing your bred to the hungry,
And then shall God chaine vp Sathan in the bottomlesse pit, and restraine the force and malice, of wicked men that they cannot hurt vs, Malorum potestas deficit in muscis, The power of the Magitians failes in the flies:
And then shall God chain up Sathan in the bottomless pit, and restrain the force and malice, of wicked men that they cannot hurt us, Malorum potestas deficit in muscis, The power of the Magicians fails in the flies:
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& vouchsafe so to assist vs with thy holy Spirit in this our building, that we may not build the spirituall Edifices of our soules, either on humane traditions, (with superstitious Papists;) or vpon our vaine presumption of thy mercy, (with prophane & secure sinners) or vpon the perishing vanities of this world (with foolish Mammonists) or vpon our outward profession of faigned holinesse, (with masked Hypocrites:) but vpon the rocky faundation of thy Christ and his sacred truth, both by hearing and practizing:
& vouchsafe so to assist us with thy holy Spirit in this our building, that we may not built the spiritual edifices of our Souls, either on humane traditions, (with superstitious Papists;) or upon our vain presumption of thy mercy, (with profane & secure Sinners) or upon the perishing vanities of this world (with foolish Mammonists) or upon our outward profession of feigned holiness, (with masked Hypocrites:) but upon the rocky faundation of thy christ and his sacred truth, both by hearing and practicing:
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that no raine of worldly prosperity, nor stormes of aduersity, windes of haereticall perswasions, or violent flouds of persecutions, ouerthrow this our spirituall building:
that no rain of worldly Prosperity, nor storms of adversity, winds of heretical persuasions, or violent floods of persecutions, overthrow this our spiritual building:
