The avthoritie of the Chvrch in making canons and constitutions concerning things indifferent and the obedience thereto required: with particular application to the present estate of the Church of England. Deliuered in a sermon preached in the Greene yard at Norwich the third Sunday after Trinitie. 1605. By Fran. Mason, Bacheler of Diuinitie, and sometime fellow of Merton College in Oxford. And now in sundrie points by him enlarged.
THE AVTHORITY of the Church in making Canons and Constitutions concerning things indifferent, and the obedience thereto required, &c. 1. Corinth. 14. 40. Let all things be done honestly and by order.
THE AUTHORITY of the Church in making Canonas and Constitutions Concerning things indifferent, and the Obedience thereto required, etc. 1. Corinth. 14. 40. Let all things be done honestly and by order.
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1 MY heartie desire and praier is to Almightie God the Father of mercy, that he would so blesse the Ministerie of the Church of England, that we all being linked in loue as it were with chaines of adamant, might with one heart and one hand, religiously build the Temple of the Lord, reuerently performe holy obedience to God and the Prince, carefully keepe our selues vnspotted and vnstained of this present world,
1 MY hearty desire and prayer is to Almighty God the Father of mercy, that he would so bless the Ministry of the Church of England, that we all being linked in love as it were with chains of adamant, might with one heart and one hand, religiously built the Temple of the Lord, reverently perform holy Obedience to God and the Prince, carefully keep our selves unspotted and unstained of this present world,
and faithfully feed the flocke of Iesus Christ, that depends vpon vs. The comfortable accomplishment wherof, whosoeuer shall maliciously hinder, let him take heed lest a fearefull curse from the God of Iacob, come like water into his bowels,
and faithfully feed the flock of Iesus christ, that depends upon us The comfortable accomplishment whereof, whosoever shall maliciously hinder, let him take heed lest a fearful curse from the God of Iacob, come like water into his bowels,
a briefe application of the text, and a more ample application of the text to the present estate of the Church of England, of which two points in order, beseeching the God of all grace and peace to grant vs a blessing.
a brief application of the text, and a more ample application of the text to the present estate of the Church of England, of which two points in order, beseeching the God of all grace and peace to grant us a blessing.
3 And first who spake these words? It is plaine that the holy Apostle S. Paul. And seeing the holy men of God (as in the old Testament so doubtlesse in the new) spake not by priuate motion but as they were mooued by the holy Ghost:
3 And First who spoke these words? It is plain that the holy Apostle S. Paul. And seeing the holy men of God (as in the old Testament so doubtless in the new) spoke not by private motion but as they were moved by the holy Ghost:
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Therefore we may truely say that the spirit vttered these words by the mouth of Paul. But to whom were they spoken? vnto the Church of God which is at Corinth,
Therefore we may truly say that the Spirit uttered these words by the Mouth of Paul. But to whom were they spoken? unto the Church of God which is At Corinth,
The holy Ghost in this Chapter intreateth of certaine spirituall gifts and graces, by many reasons aduancing the gift of Prophecie aboue the gift of tongues:
The holy Ghost in this Chapter intreateth of certain spiritual Gifts and graces, by many Reasons advancing the gift of Prophecy above the gift of tongues:
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In handling of which argument, it pleased the spirit to interlace certaine points of Church gouernment concerning the publicke performance of Prayer, thankesgiuing,
In handling of which argument, it pleased the Spirit to interlace certain points of Church government Concerning the public performance of Prayer, thanksgiving,
First, they which speake publikely in the Church, must speake in a knowne tongue, or if they speake with strange tongues there must be an interpreter: Secondly, those which Prophecie, must speake two or three, and let the other iudge:
First, they which speak publicly in the Church, must speak in a known tongue, or if they speak with strange tongues there must be an interpreter: Secondly, those which Prophecy, must speak two or three, and let the other judge:
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Now the spirit hauing thus as it were sprinkled this discourse with Ecclesiasticall orders, proceedeth couertly to a short but sharpe reprehension of the Corinthians, who as it is probably collected, were so far in loue with themselues, that they would not suffer their owne customes to be called in question,
Now the Spirit having thus as it were sprinkled this discourse with Ecclesiastical order, Proceedeth covertly to a short but sharp reprehension of the Corinthians, who as it is probably collected, were so Far in love with themselves, that they would not suffer their own customs to be called in question,
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When it is said NONLATINALPHABET (Let all things bee done) it is cleere that the doing heere spoken of, is the solemne performance of religious offices in the face of the Church.
When it is said (Let all things be done) it is clear that the doing Here spoken of, is the solemn performance of religious Offices in the face of the Church.
And when it is said NONLATINALPHABET (all things) without any restraint, it is euident that the spirit riseth from the former pariculars, to a generall conclusion comprehending not onely praier, thankesgiuing,
And when it is said (all things) without any restraint, it is evident that the Spirit Riseth from the former pariculars, to a general conclusion comprehending not only prayer, thanksgiving,
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and prophecying, but moreouer the ministration of the holy Sacraments, consecration to holy orders, and vniuersally the publike discharge of such sacred and reuerent duties:
and prophesying, but moreover the ministration of the holy Sacraments, consecration to holy order, and universally the public discharge of such sacred and reverent duties:
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they must be comely to the eie, and referred to a godly end, that is, the aduancement of Gods glory and the edification of the Church, not giuing (iust occasion of) scandall to Iew or Gentile,
they must be comely to the eye, and referred to a godly end, that is, the advancement of God's glory and the edification of the Church, not giving (just occasion of) scandal to Iew or Gentile,
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For if these ends must be duly respected in matters of common life, how much more reuerently and religiously should they bee regarded in the solemne seruice of Almightie God? And as all things must be decent and honest before God and men,
For if these ends must be duly respected in matters of Common life, how much more reverently and religiously should they be regarded in the solemn service of Almighty God? And as all things must be decent and honest before God and men,
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Which order, requireth authority with godly wisedome in the publike disposer, and cheerefull, obedience with gracious humilitie in such as are subiect to those publike constitutions.
Which order, requires Authority with godly Wisdom in the public disposer, and cheerful, Obedience with gracious humility in such as Are Subject to those public constitutions.
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6 Necessarie I call that which the eternall God hath in his word precisely and determinately commanded or forbidden, either expresly or by infallible consequence.
6 Necessary I call that which the Eternal God hath in his word precisely and determinately commanded or forbidden, either expressly or by infallible consequence.
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Indifferent, which the Lord hath not so commanded nor forbidden, but is contained in the holy Scripture, rather potentially then actually, comprehended in generall directions, not precisely defined by particular determinations.
Indifferent, which the Lord hath not so commanded nor forbidden, but is contained in the holy Scripture, rather potentially then actually, comprehended in general directions, not precisely defined by particular determinations.
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Whatsoeuer is neither commanded nor forbidden, that (whether it concerne Church or common-wealth) is left to the Lords vicegerents vpon earth, who according to the exigence of the state, may by their discretion command it to be done,
Whatsoever is neither commanded nor forbidden, that (whither it concern Church or commonwealth) is left to the lords vicegerents upon earth, who according to the exigence of the state, may by their discretion command it to be done,
forbidden for a season, as the meats mentioned in the xj. of Leuiticus: Indifferent for a season, as the place of erecting altars before the fabricke of the Tabernacle.
forbidden for a season, as the Meats mentioned in the xj. of Leviticus: Indifferent for a season, as the place of erecting Altars before the fabric of the Tabernacle.
For some things are correspondent to the Law written in our hearte, that is, the Law of humane nature, which considered in the originall beautie and brightnesse is the same in substance with the Law Morall,
For Some things Are correspondent to the Law written in our heart, that is, the Law of humane nature, which considered in the original beauty and brightness is the same in substance with the Law Moral,
But it must bee noted that such things as the Law of nature hath left indifferent, may notwithstanding become necessarie by the force and vertue of some other commandement diuine, as for example:
But it must be noted that such things as the Law of nature hath left indifferent, may notwithstanding become necessary by the force and virtue of Some other Commandment divine, as for Exampl:
yet there was a necessitie laid vpon the Iewes to forbeare it, because it was forbidden by the Law ceremoniall, which Law ceasing, that necessitie ceased,
yet there was a necessity laid upon the Iewes to forbear it, Because it was forbidden by the Law ceremonial, which Law ceasing, that necessity ceased,
but being sanctifyed by the Lord Iesus to a sacramentall vse, it is not in the power of man to cancell or disanull the holy institution of that heauenly Lawgiuer.
but being sanctified by the Lord Iesus to a sacramental use, it is not in the power of man to cancel or disannul the holy Institution of that heavenly Lawgiver.
And heere it must be considered, that there are some comely rites and decent orders whereof we finde not precise commandement in the holy Scripture, which notwithstanding the Scripture testifieth to haue beene very precisely obserued by the Apostles and apostolicall men;
And Here it must be considered, that there Are Some comely Rites and decent order whereof we find not precise Commandment in the holy Scripture, which notwithstanding the Scripture Testifieth to have been very precisely observed by the Apostles and apostolical men;
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because the holy Ghost so exquisitely recording the exact obseruation of them by the blessed Apostles, may seeme to haue pointed them out to all posteritie,
Because the holy Ghost so exquisitely recording the exact observation of them by the blessed Apostles, may seem to have pointed them out to all posterity,
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Although (saith he) there be extant no certaine precept of imposition of hands yet because we see that it was continunually vsed of the Apostles, that their so exact obseruation should be to vs in place of a precept.
Although (Says he) there be extant no certain precept of imposition of hands yet Because we see that it was continunually used of the Apostles, that their so exact observation should be to us in place of a precept.
So concerning the translation of the Sabaoth, from the Saturday to the Lords day, it is certaine that there is no speciall commandement in holy Scripture;
So Concerning the Translation of the Sabaoth, from the Saturday to the lords day, it is certain that there is no special Commandment in holy Scripture;
and sorasmuch as it was translated in the Apostles time, and that without all doubt by appostolicall authoritie, seeing the Scripture doth witnesse that the Lords day was not only renowned with diuine reuelations,
and sorasmuch as it was translated in the Apostles time, and that without all doubt by appostolicall Authority, seeing the Scripture does witness that the lords day was not only renowned with divine revelations,
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Now to apply these distinctions to our present purpose, the religious duties of which we speake, are the precise and euerlasting commandements of Iesus Christ, in regard of their substance,
Now to apply these Distinctions to our present purpose, the religious duties of which we speak, Are the precise and everlasting Commandments of Iesus christ, in regard of their substance,
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Goe teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Sonne, and the holy Ghost, (and) behold I am with you alwaies vntill the end of the World.
Go teach all Nations, Baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost, (and) behold I am with you always until the end of the World.
Wherfore that there shall be a Ministerie in the Church visible to teach the word, and to Minister the holy Sacraments, is the euerlasting ordinance of Iesus Christ.
Wherefore that there shall be a Ministry in the Church visible to teach the word, and to Minister the holy Sacraments, is the everlasting Ordinance of Iesus christ.
But whether they shall execute their publike function in a white garment, or a blacke, God hath neither commanded nor forbidden, he hath left it as a thing indifferent.
But whither they shall execute their public function in a white garment, or a black, God hath neither commanded nor forbidden, he hath left it as a thing indifferent.
But as M. Caluin saith, Rubrum in album nihil refert, that is the kinde or colour of the wine, be it red or white is not materiall to the being of the Sacrament.
But as M. Calvin Says, Rubrum in album nihil refert, that is the kind or colour of the wine, be it read or white is not material to the being of the Sacrament.
Things indifferent may be well compared to Mint and Commin. Things necessarie are registred in the Tables of the Almightie, that is, in the volumes of holy Scripture, (for whatsoeuer is necessarie for mee either to beleeue,
Things indifferent may be well compared to Mint and Commin. Things necessary Are registered in the Tables of the Almighty, that is, in the volumes of holy Scripture, (for whatsoever is necessary for me either to believe,
All that is richly contained in holie Scripture, either directly, or by inuincible consequence:) but things indifferent are there rather in an vnlimited generalitie then in any distinct and particular maner.
All that is richly contained in holy Scripture, either directly, or by invincible consequence:) but things indifferent Are there rather in an unlimited generality then in any distinct and particular manner.
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Now in this varietie of opinions, who shall be the iudge? who shall gouerne and swaie the matter? Surely, they whom the Lord hath made Church gouernours.
Now in this variety of opinions, who shall be the judge? who shall govern and sway the matter? Surely, they whom the Lord hath made Church Governors.
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And verilie for priuate men to range without the compasse of their calling, and vpon their priuate opinions, to controle the publike iudgement of the Church, in a matter of decencie, is in mine opinion a matter very vndecent.
And verily for private men to range without the compass of their calling, and upon their private opinions, to control the public judgement of the Church, in a matter of decency, is in mine opinion a matter very undecent.
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Now in an absolute kingdome, as this of England, the King by the law of God, is the onely supreme gouernor of all persons and causes Ecclesiasticall and Ciuill within his owne kingdome:
Now in an absolute Kingdom, as this of England, the King by the law of God, is the only supreme governor of all Persons and Causes Ecclesiastical and Civil within his own Kingdom:
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Therefore the King and those which vnder the King haue the regiment of the Church, lawfully committed vnto them, haue lawfull authoritie to make Churchorders.
Therefore the King and those which under the King have the regiment of the Church, lawfully committed unto them, have lawful Authority to make Churchorders.
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All their Canons must be framed according to the generall Canons of the holie Scripture, which may aptly bee reduced to these two expressed in my text.
All their Canonas must be framed according to the general Canonas of the holy Scripture, which may aptly be reduced to these two expressed in my text.
Againe, if all things bee decent, then religious solemnities must be performed with grauitie: magnificent they may be and sumptuous, according to circumstance of time, person, and place:
Again, if all things be decent, then religious solemnities must be performed with gravity: magnificent they may be and sumptuous, according to circumstance of time, person, and place:
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then things indifferent must be established as indifferent, not as meritorious or satisfactorie, not as necessarie to diuine worship, to iustification or saluation:
then things indifferent must be established as indifferent, not as meritorious or satisfactory, not as necessary to divine worship, to justification or salvation:
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If all things must bee done to edification, then the ceremonies of the Church must not be darke and dumbe, but so cleerely set foorth, that euery man may know what they meane, and to what vse they serue. If all things must be done to edification,
If all things must be done to edification, then the ceremonies of the Church must not be dark and dumb, but so clearly Set forth, that every man may know what they mean, and to what use they serve. If all things must be done to edification,
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or once to signifie the vnitie of the Godhead, or els some sanctified affection, as when we pray kneeling by the bending of the knee signifyng the bending of the heart,
or once to signify the unity of the Godhead, or Else Some sanctified affection, as when we pray kneeling by the bending of the knee signifying the bending of the heart,
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or to put men in minde of their dutie, & so the blacke garment may admonish the Minister of grauitie, the white of puritie. The ornaments of the Vniuersitie may admonish the people to honor him whom the Church hath honored,
or to put men in mind of their duty, & so the black garment may admonish the Minister of gravity, the white of purity. The Ornament of the university may admonish the people to honour him whom the Church hath honoured,
Yea the very Pulpets and seats must beso placed, as euery man may conueniently heare: so euery thing according to his nature and degree must be referred to edification.
Yea the very Pulpits and seats must beso placed, as every man may conveniently hear: so every thing according to his nature and degree must be referred to edification.
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and consequently the Church must not exceed in superfluitie of ceremonies, lest religion it self be ouershadowed (as it were a grape) with much abundance of leaues.
and consequently the Church must not exceed in superfluity of ceremonies, lest Religion it self be overshadowed (as it were a grape) with much abundance of leaves.
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If all things must bee done in order, then the Lay-man must not bee suffered to intrude himselfe into the office of a Minister, in ministring the Word and Sacraments:
If all things must be done in order, then the Layman must not be suffered to intrude himself into the office of a Minister, in ministering the Word and Sacraments:
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The day in opening and closing, the Moone in waxing and waining, the sea in ebbing and flowing, haue their interchangeable course, wherein they continue an vnchangeable order.
The day in opening and closing, the Moon in waxing and waining, the sea in ebbing and flowing, have their interchangeable course, wherein they continue an unchangeable order.
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9 Fourthly, wee may obserue, that as Church gouernours may make Church lawes, so all that liue in the bosome of that Church, must respectiuely obserue the same:
9 Fourthly, we may observe, that as Church Governors may make Church laws, so all that live in the bosom of that Church, must respectively observe the same:
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But some will demand, what degree of necessitie is required, whether humane lawes doe so binde the conscience, that the not obseruing of them be a sinne? whereto it may bee answered, that (to speake properly) God onely raigneth in the consciences of men, and sinne is the transgression of the law, that is, of law Diuine:
But Some will demand, what degree of necessity is required, whither humane laws do so bind the conscience, that the not observing of them be a sin? whereto it may be answered, that (to speak properly) God only Reigneth in the Consciences of men, and sin is the Transgression of the law, that is, of law Divine:
Therefore if an Ecclesiasticall Canon be made of a matter lawfull, in a lawfull maner, to a lawfull end, by lawfull authoritie, according to the generall rules of Scripture, containing in it nothing repugnant to Scripture, nothing contrarie to faith or good maners,
Therefore if an Ecclesiastical Canon be made of a matter lawful, in a lawful manner, to a lawful end, by lawful Authority, according to the general rules of Scripture, containing in it nothing repugnant to Scripture, nothing contrary to faith or good manners,
And though the omission of a ceremonie, bee in it selfe a small matter, yet to doe it with resistance of authoritie, is no small matter, for Whosoeuer resisteth power, resisteth the ordinance of God,
And though the omission of a ceremony, be in it self a small matter, yet to do it with resistance of Authority, is no small matter, for Whosoever Resisteth power, Resisteth the Ordinance of God,
But heere peraduenture it will be demanded, how this doth stand with Christian libertie? for answer whereof, may it please them to know that Christian libertie consisteth not in breaking of wholsome lawes, (God forbid) that were fantasticall and Anabaptisticall:
But Here Peradventure it will be demanded, how this does stand with Christian liberty? for answer whereof, may it please them to know that Christian liberty Consisteth not in breaking of wholesome laws, (God forbid) that were fantastical and Anabaptistical:
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Secondly, this is our libertie, that things indifferent being established, we retaine them not as a part of diuine worship, not as meritorious or satisfactorie, not as necessarie to iustification or saluation,
Secondly, this is our liberty, that things indifferent being established, we retain them not as a part of divine worship, not as meritorious or satisfactory, not as necessary to justification or salvation,
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Thirdly, if there shal happen any contempt or irreuerence, they may be altred and changed, by lawfull authoritie, which may likewise ordaine and publish such further ceremonies or rites as may bee most for the aduancement of Gods glory, and therefore they are not established as perpetuall,
Thirdly, if there shall happen any contempt or irreverence, they may be altered and changed, by lawful Authority, which may likewise ordain and publish such further ceremonies or Rites as may be most for the advancement of God's glory, and Therefore they Are not established as perpetual,
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He that denieth this, taketh away the Sunne out of the world, dissolueth vniuersally the fabricke of gouernment, ouerthroweth families, corporations, Churches,
He that Denieth this, Takes away the Sun out of the world, dissolveth universally the fabric of government, Overthroweth families, corporations, Churches,
and according to the rules of equitie, and the Prince or Church in so commanding thee, doth no further abridge thy libertie then God doth allow them to abridge it.
and according to the rules of equity, and the Prince or Church in so commanding thee, does not further abridge thy liberty then God does allow them to abridge it.
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10 Lastly, when it is said vnto the Churches, Let all things be done, it is plaine that this dutie is laid vpon the Church to prouide that these things bee effectually done;
10 Lastly, when it is said unto the Churches, Let all things be done, it is plain that this duty is laid upon the Church to provide that these things be effectually done;
and forasmuch as many (otherwise vertuous and well disposed mindes, and some of them very learned and laborious in the Church of Christ) while they haue trauelled in waightier matters, haue mistaken somethings of lesser moment:
and forasmuch as many (otherwise virtuous and well disposed minds, and Some of them very learned and laborious in the Church of christ) while they have traveled in Weightier matters, have mistaken somethings of lesser moment:
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First, a declaration, that in the Church of England the principall points (for the time will not suffer mee to speake of all) are established, honestly and in order. Secondly, a confutation of certaine generall exceptions to the contrarie.
First, a declaration, that in the Church of England the principal points (for the time will not suffer me to speak of all) Are established, honestly and in order. Secondly, a confutation of certain general exceptions to the contrary.
12 By the ancient lawes of this realme, this kingdome of ENGLAND is an absolute Empire and Monarchie, consisting of one head, which is the King, and of a bodie politike, which bodie politike the law diuideth into two generall parts, the Cleargie and the Laitie. Now the King of England being an absolute Soueraigne,
12 By the ancient laws of this realm, this Kingdom of ENGLAND is an absolute Empire and Monarchy, consisting of one head, which is the King, and of a body politic, which body politic the law Divideth into two general parts, the Clergy and the Laity. Now the King of England being an absolute Sovereign,
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and consequently by the law of God supreme gouernour ouer all persons and causes Ecclesiasticall and Temporall, within his owne dominions, may by the ancient prerogatiue and lawes of England, make an Ecclesiasticall commission, by aduise whereof, or of the Metropolitane, he may according to his Princely wisedome, ordaine and publish such ceremonies,
and consequently by the law of God supreme governor over all Persons and Causes Ecclesiastical and Temporal, within his own Dominions, may by the ancient prerogative and laws of England, make an Ecclesiastical commission, by advise whereof, or of the Metropolitan, he may according to his Princely Wisdom, ordain and publish such ceremonies,
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And it is further enacted by authoritie of Parliament, that the Conuocation shall bee assembled alwaies by vertue of the Kings Writ, and that their Canons shall not be put in execution,
And it is further enacted by Authority of Parliament, that the Convocation shall be assembled always by virtue of the Kings Writ, and that their Canonas shall not be put in execution,
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vnlesse they be approoued by Royall assent. According to which statute or act of Parliament, it pleased our gracious Soueraigne to direct his Writ to the most reuerend Father in God, the late L. Archbishop of Canterburie his grace, by vertue wherof the Bishops and others of his Prouince were summoned:
unless they be approved by Royal assent. According to which statute or act of Parliament, it pleased our gracious Sovereign to Direct his Writ to the most reverend Father in God, the late L. Archbishop of Canterbury his grace, by virtue whereof the Bishops and Others of his Province were summoned:
and because particular Churches should not be left destitute, the Ministers of euerie Diocesse had libertie to choose two Clerks out of their owne bodie by cōmon consent to represent the rest.
and Because particular Churches should not be left destitute, the Ministers of every Diocese had liberty to choose two Clerks out of their own body by Common consent to represent the rest.
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These assembling at the place and time appointed, by vertue of other his Maiesties Writtes directed to the rig•• reuerend Father in God, the L. Bishop of London then being;
These assembling At the place and time appointed, by virtue of other his Majesties Writes directed to the rig•• reverend Father in God, the L. Bishop of London then being;
duely authorized President of the Conuocation, proceeded to consultation, and after long deliberation, set downe their conclusions, which being the constitutions of the sacred synod,
duly authorized President of the Convocation, proceeded to consultation, and After long deliberation, Set down their conclusions, which being the constitutions of the sacred synod,
and by his soueraigne authoritie published, commanded and enioined to be diligently obserued, executed, and equally kept by all the subiects of this kingdome, haue a binding force,
and by his sovereign Authority published, commanded and enjoined to be diligently observed, executed, and equally kept by all the Subjects of this Kingdom, have a binding force,
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and are in the nature of a law, and therefore may bee iustly called the Kings Ecclesiasticall lawes, in making whereof the Church of England without all controuersie proceedeth honestly and in order.
and Are in the nature of a law, and Therefore may be justly called the Kings Ecclesiastical laws, in making whereof the Church of England without all controversy Proceedeth honestly and in order.
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Timothie and Titus ordained Presbyters, that is, Ministers of the Gospel towne by towne, and these answer to our Pastors of particular Churches, whose dutie is to minister the Word and Sacraments.
Timothy and Titus ordained Presbyters, that is, Ministers of the Gospel town by town, and these answer to our Pastors of particular Churches, whose duty is to minister the Word and Sacraments.
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For the better execution of which duties, it hath pleased Christian Kings in all ages, out of their Princely fauours, to grace and countenance Bishops,
For the better execution of which duties, it hath pleased Christian Kings in all ages, out of their Princely favours, to grace and countenance Bishops,
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and by their lawes, examples, and bounties, to make them acceptable vnto the people, well considering that the decay of the authoritie of Ecclesiasticall Rulers,
and by their laws, Examples, and bounties, to make them acceptable unto the people, well considering that the decay of the Authority of Ecclesiastical Rulers,
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And as these glorious stars and angels are to be honored, so againe they must remember the saying of Ambrose; Magna sublimit as magnam debet habere cautelam.
And as these glorious Stars and Angels Are to be honoured, so again they must Remember the saying of Ambrose; Magna sublimit as magnam debet habere cautelam.
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The time, Ieiunia quatuor temporum, commonly called Ember weeks, which by the wisedome of our Church, are consecrated to a most excellent vse, that all the people of the land should fast and praie, that the Lord would blesse his Church with learned Ministers,
The time, Ieunia quatuor Temporum, commonly called Ember weeks, which by the Wisdom of our Church, Are consecrated to a most excellent use, that all the people of the land should fast and pray, that the Lord would bless his Church with learned Ministers,
for the first, the person desirous to enter this holy calling, must exhibite letters testimoniall vnder the seale of some Colledge, where he before remained, onof three or foure graue Ministers, with the subscription of other credible persons, who haue known his life and behauiour, by the space of three yeeres next 〈 … 〉 carefull is our Church that this should be performed honestlie and in order.
for the First, the person desirous to enter this holy calling, must exhibit letters testimonial under the seal of Some College, where he before remained, onof three or foure graven Ministers, with the subscription of other credible Persons, who have known his life and behaviour, by the Molle of three Years next 〈 … 〉 careful is our Church that this should be performed honestly and in order.
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The Defendour of the Admonition about thirtie three yeeres ago, auouched that 2000. sufficient Preachers which preach and feed diligently, were hard to be found in this Church.
The Defendor of the Admonition about thirtie three Years ago, avouched that 2000. sufficient Preachers which preach and feed diligently, were hard to be found in this Church.
Admit this were true, and seeing there be in England about 10000. parishes, suppose that libertie had beene granted to this great Reformer, to haue reduced the Church of England to his imagined platforme, what would he haue done? should 2000. Parishes haue beene furnished euerie one with a sufficient Preacher,
Admit this were true, and seeing there be in England about 10000. Parishes, suppose that liberty had been granted to this great Reformer, to have reduced the Church of England to his imagined platform, what would he have done? should 2000. Parishes have been furnished every one with a sufficient Preacher,
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and 8000. beene left forlorne, without publike Praying, or Preaching, or reading diuine Seruice? Should they haue had none, none at all, either to minister the Communion,
and 8000. been left forlorn, without public Praying, or Preaching, or reading divine Service? Should they have had none, none At all, either to minister the Communion,
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and to admit some into the Ministery of meaner, though tolerable sufficiencie, till it please God that our famous Vniuersities, which haue already furnished many, may by Gods grace send out their crystall streames to water the rest of the land.
and to admit Some into the Ministry of meaner, though tolerable sufficiency, till it please God that our famous Universities, which have already furnished many, may by God's grace send out their crystal streams to water the rest of the land.
For alas, it is notoriously knowne, that manie Church liuings haue beene so pared to the quicke, that now they are hardly able to yeeld vitall nourishment,
For alas, it is notoriously known, that many Church livings have been so pared to the quick, that now they Are hardly able to yield vital nourishment,
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Wherein I would to God that such as are indued with right of presenting to spirituall promotions would consider what an honourable office is committed vnto them,
Wherein I would to God that such as Are endued with right of presenting to spiritual promotions would Consider what an honourable office is committed unto them,
But to returne to the present state of our Church, it cannot bee denied, but that God hath blessed this land with a great number of learned men aboue other nations;
But to return to the present state of our Church, it cannot be denied, but that God hath blessed this land with a great number of learned men above other Nations;
And yet the law requireth that euerie one to be admitted into the Ministerie, should vnderstand the articles of religion, not onely as they bee compendiously set downe in the Creed,
And yet the law requires that every one to be admitted into the Ministry, should understand the Articles of Religion, not only as they be compendiously Set down in the Creed,
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I testifie before God and the Lord Iesus Christ and the elect Angels that thou obserue these things without hastinesse of iudgement, and doe nothing after partialitie.
I testify before God and the Lord Iesus christ and the elect Angels that thou observe these things without hastiness of judgement, and do nothing After partiality.
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there is no doubt I say, but that God may so blesse their graine of mustard seed, that it may grow into a goodly tree, their sparkle that it may become a flame, their drop that it may rise into a riuer,
there is no doubt I say, but that God may so bless their grain of mustard seed, that it may grow into a goodly tree, their sparkle that it may become a flame, their drop that it may rise into a river,
and surely to the end that they which should teach other men obedience, may be good subiects themselues, it is expedient that they subscribe to the first article, that is, to the Princes Supremacie. The second article consisteth of two branches, the booke of Common Praier, and the booke of Consecration.
and surely to the end that they which should teach other men Obedience, may be good Subjects themselves, it is expedient that they subscribe to the First article, that is, to the Princes Supremacy. The second article Consisteth of two branches, the book of Common Prayer, and the book of Consecration.
as the spirit should mooue a man, yet the defender of the admonition agreeth with vs, that there should be a prescript and vniforme order, the obseruation of which vniformitie both in praier and ceremonie was long ago commended by Caluin to the Duke of Sommerset,
as the Spirit should move a man, yet the defender of the admonition agreeth with us, that there should be a prescript and uniform order, the observation of which uniformity both in prayer and ceremony was long ago commended by Calvin to the Duke of Sommerset,
But to come to particulars, there was set out a booke of Common Praier, in the beginning of King Edwards raigne, which Alexander Alesius a learned man of Scotland translated into Latin,
But to come to particulars, there was Set out a book of Common Prayer, in the beginning of King Edwards Reign, which Alexander Alesius a learned man of Scotland translated into Latin,
as a singular comfort for the whole Christian world in those dangerous daies, and this seemeth to be the same vpon which Martin Bucer gaue his learned censure.
as a singular Comfort for the Whole Christian world in those dangerous days, and this seems to be the same upon which Martin Bucer gave his learned censure.
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In the fift and sixt yeere of K. Edward, the former booke was reformed and brought to such singular perfection, that Archbishop Cranmer offered in Q. Maries time so he might be assisted by a few moe learned men, to defend it against all commers.
In the fift and sixt year of K. Edward, the former book was reformed and brought to such singular perfection, that Archbishop Cranmer offered in Q. Mary's time so he might be assisted by a few more learned men, to defend it against all comers.
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& D. Tailour auouched, that there was set out by K. Edward the whole Church seruice with great deliberation and aduice of the best learned of the Realme, authorized by the whole Parliament, fully perfected according to the rules of Christian Religion in euery behalfe, that no Christian conscience can be any way offended with any thing therein conteined.
& D. Tailor avouched, that there was Set out by K. Edward the Whole Church service with great deliberation and Advice of the best learned of the Realm, authorized by the Whole Parliament, Fully perfected according to the rules of Christian Religion in every behalf, that no Christian conscience can be any Way offended with any thing therein contained.
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But to come to the forme of Common praier, as it was established by Q. Elizabeth: ô what blessings hath the Lord vouchsafed the people of this land, by meanes of that booke? how many millions of soules haue receiued comfort by it? how many thousands of learned men haue commended and defended it? you shall heare one for all,
But to come to the Form of Common prayer, as it was established by Q. Elizabeth: o what blessings hath the Lord vouchsafed the people of this land, by means of that book? how many millions of Souls have received Comfort by it? how many thousands of learned men have commended and defended it? you shall hear one for all,
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And yet it hath pleased our gracious souerainge, that some things should be explaned that the publike forme of praier might be free not onely from blame but from suspition.
And yet it hath pleased our gracious souerainge, that Some things should be explained that the public Form of prayer might be free not only from blame but from suspicion.
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and published by the Soueraigne authoritie of most learned & religious princes, and being perswaded that it containeth nothing but that which may bee tolerated with a good conscience:
and published by the Sovereign Authority of most learned & religious Princes, and being persuaded that it Containeth nothing but that which may be tolerated with a good conscience:
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and pondering how this Church hath beene troubled with turbulent spirits, and withall hoping that Subscription might be a means to preserue the peace of the Church,
and pondering how this Church hath been troubled with turbulent spirits, and withal hoping that Subscription might be a means to preserve the peace of the Church,
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or against that hand wherewith they were consecrated, therefore it is requisite that they should subscribe to the second branch, that is, the booke of Consecration.
or against that hand wherewith they were consecrated, Therefore it is requisite that they should subscribe to the second branch, that is, the book of Consecration.
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But they which are such admirers of forraine Churches abroad, let them a little in this very point compare the Church of England with that famous Church of Geneua.
But they which Are such admirers of foreign Churches abroad, let them a little in this very point compare the Church of England with that famous Church of Geneva.
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19 After Subscription followeth Consecration, or Imposition of hands, which in the Church of England is performed with such words of wisdome and in such maner,
19 After Subscription follows Consecration, or Imposition of hands, which in the Church of England is performed with such words of Wisdom and in such manner,
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21 And forasmuch as the Church of God in all ages hath had some which after good and plausible beginnings, haue notwithstanding proued firebrands of schism,
21 And forasmuch as the Church of God in all ages hath had Some which After good and plausible beginnings, have notwithstanding proved firebrands of Schism,
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& sounded the trumpet of sedition, therefore the oth of canonicall obedience is a touchstone to trie their present affections, a bridle to curbe their future passions,
& sounded the trumpet of sedition, Therefore the oath of canonical Obedience is a touchstone to try their present affections, a bridle to curb their future passion,
and yet Sermons heeretofore in some places haue beene verie rare and daintie, insomuch that father Latymer in his time compared them to strawberies, which came but once a yeere.
and yet Sermons heretofore in Some places have been very rare and dainty, insomuch that father Latimer in his time compared them to Strawberries, which Come but once a year.
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Wherefore that in stead of strawberie Sermons there might bee a more plentifull prouision in the house of God, our Church hath decreed, that if the Ministers residing vpon their benefices be Preachers not lawfully hindered, they shall preach euery Sabbath,
Wherefore that in stead of strawberry Sermons there might be a more plentiful provision in the house of God, our Church hath decreed, that if the Ministers residing upon their Benefices be Preachers not lawfully hindered, they shall preach every Sabbath,
and sundrie to auoid the odious brand of dumbe dogges and idoll shepheards, are readie to stretch and straine themselues aboue their strength being forward to speake when silence would better become them;
and sundry to avoid the odious brand of dumb Dogs and idol shepherds, Are ready to stretch and strain themselves above their strength being forward to speak when silence would better become them;
but when these things are iudiciously weighed in an equall ballance, it will be found that the wisedome of the Church hath disposed them honestly and in order.
but when these things Are judiciously weighed in an equal balance, it will be found that the Wisdom of the Church hath disposed them honestly and in order.
In making of which Canon, the church of England may seeme to haue set before her eies that golden sentence, Let thy Priests ô Lord be clothed with holinesse, and let thy Saints reioice and sing.
In making of which Canon, the Church of England may seem to have Set before her eyes that golden sentence, Let thy Priests o Lord be clothed with holiness, and let thy Saints rejoice and sing.
26 And as they should be inwardly decked with godlinesse and grace, so it is inioined, that their outward apparell shall be sober and graue, euery way correspondent to their calling, that all things may bee done honestly and by order.
26 And as they should be inwardly decked with godliness and grace, so it is enjoined, that their outward apparel shall be Sobrium and graven, every Way correspondent to their calling, that all things may be done honestly and by order.
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27 The beginning of our Church Seruice, is with some memorable sentence of holy Scripture appointed for that purpose, moouing to repentance and praier,
27 The beginning of our Church Service, is with Some memorable sentence of holy Scripture appointed for that purpose, moving to Repentance and prayer,
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then after a holy exhortation, all of vs both Minister and people fall downe before the throne of grace confessing our sinnes, with an humble, lowly, penitent and obedient heart, meekely kneeling vpon our knees:
then After a holy exhortation, all of us both Minister and people fallen down before the throne of grace confessing our Sins, with an humble, lowly, penitent and obedient heart, meekly kneeling upon our knees:
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Now because that God which dwelleth in eternitie, hath respect to an humble and contrite spirit, and hath appointed the Minister to comfort them which mourne in Sion,
Now Because that God which dwells in eternity, hath respect to an humble and contrite Spirit, and hath appointed the Minister to Comfort them which mourn in Sion,
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therefore in the next place, the Minister in the name of Iesus Christ, pronounceth forgiuenesse of sinnes to all that truely repent and vnfainedly beleeue his holie Gospell.
Therefore in the next place, the Minister in the name of Iesus christ, pronounceth forgiveness of Sins to all that truly Repent and unfeignedly believe his holy Gospel.
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euen that zealous and piercing praier, which the Lord Iesus himselfe hath taught vs. And because when we haue done all that we can, we are vnprositable seruants, and must forget that which is behinde,
even that zealous and piercing prayer, which the Lord Iesus himself hath taught us And Because when we have done all that we can, we Are unprofitable Servants, and must forget that which is behind,
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and indeuor our selues vnto that which is before, therefore as though we had yet done nothing, we beseech him to open our lippes, that our mouth may shew foorth his praise.
and endeavour our selves unto that which is before, Therefore as though we had yet done nothing, we beseech him to open our lips, that our Mouth may show forth his praise.
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And so with praier to him which is best able to helpe vs, wee giue glory to the blessed Trinitie, in all which what is there, which can be bettered by the wit of man? Now forasmuch as the minde of man in praier mounteth aloft with Eagles wings, piercing the clouds with ardent affection,
And so with prayer to him which is best able to help us, we give glory to the blessed Trinity, in all which what is there, which can be bettered by the wit of man? Now forasmuch as the mind of man in prayer mounts aloft with Eagles wings, piercing the Clouds with Ardent affection,
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and powring out her plaintes in the bosome of the Almighty, therfore lest the vehement attention which is required in praier, should be dulled by long continuance, our Church vseth a profitable varietie, intermingling the reading of heauenly wisedome:
and Pouring out her plaints in the bosom of the Almighty, Therefore lest the vehement attention which is required in prayer, should be dulled by long Continuance, our Church uses a profitable variety, intermingling the reading of heavenly Wisdom:
so profound to the wise, so profitable to all sorts, in all ages, in all estates, ioy or griefe, prosperitie or aduersitie, our Church desireth to make familiar to all men,
so profound to the wise, so profitable to all sorts, in all ages, in all estates, joy or grief, Prosperity or adversity, our Church Desires to make familiar to all men,
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and those bookes we reade, we reade not altogither intirely, but omit some Chapters and peeces of Chapters, which some haue thought capable of hard construction.
and those books we read, we read not altogether entirely, but omit Some Chapters and Pieces of Chapters, which Some have Thought capable of hard construction.
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And if any thing we reade be such as may seeme to found suspiciously or doubtfully, wee hold it our dutie to make the most charitable and christian construction:
And if any thing we read be such as may seem to found suspiciously or doubtfully, we hold it our duty to make the most charitable and christian construction:
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and if wee cannot of our selues satisfie our selues, wee are referred for resolution of our doubts to the Bishop of the Diocesse, of whom what interpretation is to bee expected, the Church doth teach vs, binding him to doe nothing contrarie to the booke,
and if we cannot of our selves satisfy our selves, we Are referred for resolution of our doubts to the Bishop of the Diocese, of whom what Interpretation is to be expected, the Church does teach us, binding him to do nothing contrary to the book,
and therefore his interpretation being accordingly performed, should in reason satisfie and content vs. Furthermore we receiue them for humane cōpositions and not for diuine,
and Therefore his Interpretation being accordingly performed, should in reason satisfy and content us Furthermore we receive them for humane compositions and not for divine,
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& therfore we reade them not for confirmation of Faith, but for information of maners, & yet haue I said nothing of the libertie granted by the Preface of the second booke of Homilies concerning the changing of Chapters.
& Therefore we read them not for confirmation of Faith, but for information of manners, & yet have I said nothing of the liberty granted by the Preface of the second book of Homilies Concerning the changing of Chapters.
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Moreouer, though some portions of the Canonicall, concerning Genealogies, and some other intricate and mysticall points be not appointed to be solemnly read in our Church seruice,
Moreover, though Some portions of the Canonical, Concerning Genealogies, and Some other intricate and mystical points be not appointed to be solemnly read in our Church service,
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After the Chapter of the new Testament, accompanied with a holie Psalme or Hymne, wee all stand vp boldly professing our faith before God and men, in that forme which is most anciently receiued in the Church of Christ:
After the Chapter of the new Testament, accompanied with a holy Psalm or Hymn, we all stand up boldly professing our faith before God and men, in that Form which is most anciently received in the Church of christ:
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therefore that Gods present wrath may bee appeased, and future dangers graciously preuented, we humble our soules in the presence of God with a most deuout Letanie, which is so pathetically penned, that it may seeme to soare aloft with wings of sanctified affections,
Therefore that God's present wrath may be appeased, and future dangers graciously prevented, we humble our Souls in the presence of God with a most devout Letanie, which is so pathetically penned, that it may seem to soar aloft with wings of sanctified affections,
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for it is replenished with most zealous exhortations, lowly confessions, piercing praiers, celestiall comforts, angelicall lauding and praising of God:
for it is replenished with most zealous exhortations, lowly confessions, piercing Prayers, celestial comforts, angelical lauding and praising of God:
and not presuming to come to the Lords table, trusting in our owne righteousnesse, but in his manifold and great mercies, we beseech him to grant that we may so eate the flesh of his deare sonne,
and not presuming to come to the lords table, trusting in our own righteousness, but in his manifold and great Mercies, we beseech him to grant that we may so eat the Flesh of his deer son,
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yet after the reheatsall of Christs holy institution (such is the mercy of God, in the merits of Christ) we are made partakers of this heauenly banquet,
yet After the reheatsall of Christ holy Institution (such is the mercy of God, in the merits of christ) we Are made partakers of this heavenly banquet,
So againe powring out praiers, and rendring thanks and glorie to God on high, we conclude the celebration of these reuerend mysteries, pronouncing a blessing to the people departing. Thus we repent and pray; wee reioice and praie: we thanke God and praie:
So again Pouring out Prayers, and rendering thanks and glory to God on high, we conclude the celebration of these reverend Mysteres, pronouncing a blessing to the people departing. Thus we Repent and pray; we rejoice and pray: we thank God and pray:
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Iacob when he awaked from the dreame of the ladder, he said, How reuerend is this place, it is none other then the house of God, and the gate of heauen.
Iacob when he awaked from the dream of the ladder, he said, How reverend is this place, it is none other then the house of God, and the gate of heaven.
O mercifull God, who would imagine that men borne and bred in so holy a Church should shoote so many venemous arrowes at their owne mother? Some in their firie zeale, haue called our Church musicke meretricious: our reading of the Psalmes, the tossing of tennis bals: our briefe and piercing praiers, cuts & shreds:
O merciful God, who would imagine that men born and bred in so holy a Church should shoot so many venomous arrows At their own mother? some in their firy zeal, have called our Church music meretricious: our reading of the Psalms, the tossing of Tennis Balls: our brief and piercing Prayers, cuts & shreds:
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the reading of Seruice and Homilies, woorse then a stage plaie: yea our vsing of the Letanie, the Nicene Creed, the Hymne of glorie, the Creed of Athanasius, the Euangelicall Hymnes,
the reading of Service and Homilies, Worse then a stage play: yea our using of the Letanie, the Nicene Creed, the Hymn of glory, the Creed of Athanasius, the Evangelical Hymns,
What a world are wee growne vnto, when thankesgiuing after childe-birth, kneeling at the Communion, reading the holy Scripture and funerall Sermons are made matters of reproch? yea the whole Communion Booke, some are said to call an idoll, a Portuis, a peece of Swines flesh:
What a world Are we grown unto, when thanksgiving After childbirth, kneeling At the Communion, reading the holy Scripture and funeral Sermons Are made matters of reproach? yea the Whole Communion Book, Some Are said to call an idol, a Portus, a piece of Swine Flesh:
but are hereticall, popish, and antichristian, being scandalous where they remaine, and therfore cast out of other reformed Churches, are in no wise to be imbraced or assented vnto by subscription:
but Are heretical, popish, and Antichristian, being scandalous where they remain, and Therefore cast out of other reformed Churches, Are in no wise to be embraced or assented unto by subscription:
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Now it is supposed that we haue many rites, which are not commanded, as for example, where is the Surplesse commanded? where is the Ring in marriage commanded? where is the Crosse in baptisme commanded? where is kneeling at the Communion commanded? These and a number of other things are vsed in our Church, which (as it is obiected) God in his holie Word hath no where commanded. To which obiection I answer:
Now it is supposed that we have many Rites, which Are not commanded, as for Exampl, where is the surplice commanded? where is the Ring in marriage commanded? where is the Cross in Baptism commanded? where is kneeling At the Communion commanded? These and a number of other things Are used in our Church, which (as it is objected) God in his holy Word hath no where commanded. To which objection I answer:
and the Iewes established for all generations? Was the institution diuine or Ecclesiasticall? If meerely diuine, let it so appeere by diuine authoritie:
and the Iewes established for all generations? Was the Institution divine or Ecclesiastical? If merely divine, let it so appear by divine Authority:
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And vnlesse the contrarie could be proued, why should wee not iudge the like of the Christian Church, which hath more ample promises? If it be saide that Hes••• and Mardocheus did it by speciall and extraordinary directions;
And unless the contrary could be proved, why should we not judge the like of the Christian Church, which hath more ample promises? If it be said that Hes••• and Mordecai did it by special and extraordinary directions;
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If any imagine it to be vnlawfull (though that imagination were very strange) let him cast his eie vpon another example, I meane the feast of the Dedication, which was no where commanded in the law:
If any imagine it to be unlawful (though that imagination were very strange) let him cast his eye upon Another Exampl, I mean the feast of the Dedication, which was no where commanded in the law:
Are there not many which were instituted in the primitiue Church, and euer since continued in the Church of Christ? The feast of the Natiuitie is no where commanded in scripture,
are there not many which were instituted in the primitive Church, and ever since continued in the Church of christ? The feast of the Nativity is no where commanded in scripture,
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yet hath bin allowed by the general consent of al Christiā nations. Some reformed churches haue laid away those festiuals, which beare the name of Saints:
yet hath been allowed by the general consent of all Christian Nations. some reformed Churches have laid away those festivals, which bear the name of Saints:
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This proouing inconuenient, they were all againe abrogated, except the Sabbath onely: Caluin protesting that he was not the cause thereof, yet not misliking it being done.
This proving inconvenient, they were all again abrogated, except the Sabbath only: Calvin protesting that he was not the cause thereof, yet not misliking it being done.
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and the customes and constitutions of the Church which are not repugnant to the word of God, haue beene generally approoued although no where commanded.
and the customs and constitutions of the Church which Are not repugnant to the word of God, have been generally approved although not where commanded.
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Furthermore the Church of England altereth nothing from the Apostolike institution, but such things onely as may be altered. One kinde of Physicke agrees not to all bodies,
Furthermore the Church of England altereth nothing from the Apostolic Institution, but such things only as may be altered. One kind of Physic agrees not to all bodies,
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the same Physicke which is good for the bodie when it is yoong, may be dangerous in the same disease when it is old. One maner of discipline may beseeme a citie, and an other a kingdome.
the same Physic which is good for the body when it is young, may be dangerous in the same disease when it is old. One manner of discipline may beseem a City, and an other a Kingdom.
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Our Sauiour did celebrate the Communion after Supper, and it was fit hee should so, for the Passeouer by the law was to be eaten betweene the two euenings:
Our Saviour did celebrate the Communion After Supper, and it was fit he should so, for the Passover by the law was to be eaten between the two evening's:
We liue in time of peace, wherein the Churches (God be thanked) are open vnto vs. If God for our sinnes should lay persecution vpon vs, we must be content to doe as they did.
We live in time of peace, wherein the Churches (God be thanked) Are open unto us If God for our Sins should lay persecution upon us, we must be content to do as they did.
for how could they doe otherwise? They liued not onely in persecution, but their enemies the Leuiticall Priests had the tithes during the standing of the Temple.
for how could they do otherwise? They lived not only in persecution, but their enemies the Levitical Priests had the Tithes during the standing of the Temple.
shall we therefore dissolue our famous Vniuersities, and damme vp the welsprings of learning? In the Apostles time it was hard to finde any Christian Hospitals for the poore;
shall we Therefore dissolve our famous Universities, and dam up the wellsprings of learning? In the Apostles time it was hard to find any Christian Hospitals for the poor;
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to which it may bee answered that if their meaning be, that they are the inuention of Antichristian Popes, this consure (as they apply it) will vndoubtedly prooue more sharpe then sound,
to which it may be answered that if their meaning be, that they Are the invention of Antichristian Popes, this Censure (as they apply it) will undoubtedly prove more sharp then found,
But suppose some of our orders were deuised by papists and heretikes, what then? If among the filth of their heresies saith a great controler of our Church, there be found any good thing,
But suppose Some of our order were devised by Papists and Heretics, what then? If among the filth of their heresies Says a great controller of our Church, there be found any good thing,
And againe he saith, it may come to passe that the synagogue of Sathan may haue some one thing at some time with more conueniencie then the true and catholike Church of Christ: as for example;
And again he Says, it may come to pass that the synagogue of Sathan may have Some one thing At Some time with more conveniency then the true and catholic Church of christ: as for Exampl;
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and must they needes bee pulled downe, onely because they had heathenish or hereticall founders? Furthermore if they tearm all ceremonies popish and hereticall which were vsed by Papists and heretikes, then sundrie absurdities will follow.
and must they needs be pulled down, only Because they had Heathenish or heretical founders? Furthermore if they term all ceremonies popish and heretical which were used by Papists and Heretics, then sundry absurdities will follow.
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for seeing there haue beene so many swarmes of heretikes, how can we assure our selues of any ceremonie, that it hath not beene vsed by heretikes at one time or other? A true opinion if it be holden by an heretike or idolater, by Antichrist,
for seeing there have been so many swarms of Heretics, how can we assure our selves of any ceremony, that it hath not been used by Heretics At one time or other? A true opinion if it be held by an heretic or idolater, by Antichrist,
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and shall we abhor a ceremonie which the primitiue Church deuised, and our nationall Church hath iudged comely and conuenient, onely because it had the happe to bee handled of papists? Not whatsoeuer heretikes, idolaters,
and shall we abhor a ceremony which the primitive Church devised, and our national Church hath judged comely and convenient, only Because it had the happen to be handled of Papists? Not whatsoever Heretics, Idolaters,
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Lastly, if they call them popish, because they were abused in poperie, we confesse it to bee true, they were abused to idolatrie, and that most shamefully:
Lastly, if they call them popish, Because they were abused in popery, we confess it to be true, they were abused to idolatry, and that most shamefully:
But doe they thinke, that they shall euer so long as they liue, finde a Church vpon the face of the earth so angelicall, that it shall be voide of all inconuenience? or must a man for a bare inconuenience, breake out of the common pale, transgresse the law of his Prince, leaue his pastorall charge,
But do they think, that they shall ever so long as they live, find a Church upon the face of the earth so angelical, that it shall be void of all inconvenience? or must a man for a bore inconvenience, break out of the Common pale, transgress the law of his Prince, leave his pastoral charge,
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and make a rent in the Church of Christ? At Geneua the vse of the Wafer-cake being brought in, in the absence of Caluin, did seeme to sundry godly men a thing so offensiue, that they were of minde to haue refrained from the Lords supper:
and make a rend in the Church of christ? At Geneva the use of the Wafer-cake being brought in, in the absence of Calvin, did seem to sundry godly men a thing so offensive, that they were of mind to have refrained from the lords supper:
How abhominably the Wafer-cake was abused in poperie euery man may know: It was made an idoll, and palpablie adored with the highest kinde of diuine worship.
How abominably the Wafer-cake was abused in popery every man may know: It was made an idol, and palpably adored with the highest kind of divine worship.
32 The example of Hezechias breaking in peeces the brasen serpent, will not proue that King Iames ought of necessitie to abolish the crosse, the Surplesse, and other things you mislike.
32 The Exampl of Hezekiah breaking in Pieces the brazen serpent, will not prove that King James ought of necessity to Abolah the cross, the surplice, and other things you mislike.
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If it bee replied, that Queene Elizabeth at her entrance to the crowne, did finde many things polluted with superstition and idolatrie, which as you suppose, ought to haue beene remooued by the example of Hezechias; then you must consider, that abuses may be reformed two waies:
If it be replied, that Queen Elizabeth At her Entrance to the crown, did find many things polluted with Superstition and idolatry, which as you suppose, ought to have been removed by the Exampl of Hezekiah; then you must Consider, that Abuses may be reformed two ways:
either by destroying the thing abused, as Hezechias did the brasen serpent; or by taking away the abuse, the thing remaining, as in the planting of Christianitie,
either by destroying the thing abused, as Hezekiah did the brazen serpent; or by taking away the abuse, the thing remaining, as in the planting of Christianity,
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Indeed wisedome requireth that a safe course be taken for preuention of euill where danger appeareth, which our late Queene of famous memorie most religiously performed, whose zeale in planting and establishing Gods true religion and abolishing of superstition, was nothing inferior to the zeale of Hezechias. She found the firie flames burning the bodies of the liuing,
Indeed Wisdom requires that a safe course be taken for prevention of evil where danger appears, which our late Queen of famous memory most religiously performed, whose zeal in planting and establishing God's true Religion and abolishing of Superstition, was nothing inferior to the zeal of Hezekiah. She found the firy flames burning the bodies of the living,
Will you see her with Hezechias breaking in pieces the brasen serpent? then behold and looke backe to her royall Iniunctions, commanding to Take away, vtterly extinct and destroy all shrines, couering of shrines, all Tables, Candlesticks, Trindals,
Will you see her with Hezekiah breaking in Pieces the brazen serpent? then behold and look back to her royal Injunctions, commanding to Take away, utterly extinct and destroy all shrines, covering of shrines, all Tables, Candlesticks, Trindals,
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so that there remaine no memorie of the same in walles, glasses, windowes, or els where within their Churches, &c. And againe, That no persons keepe in their houses any abused images, tables, pictures, paintings and other monuments of fained miracles, pilgrimages, idolatrie or superstition.
so that there remain no memory of the same in walls, glasses, windows, or Else where within their Churches, etc. And again, That no Persons keep in their houses any abused Images, tables, pictures, paintings and other monuments of feigned Miracles, Pilgrimages, idolatry or Superstition.
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so farre as she might conueniently, to frame a conformitie to those primitiue times. What rust this ceremonie had gathered, the wisedome of our Church hath wiped away;
so Far as she might conveniently, to frame a conformity to those primitive times. What rust this ceremony had gathered, the Wisdom of our Church hath wiped away;
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and then not as a darke or dumbe ceremonie which might be mistaken, but with an expresse declaration of the meaning and signification thereof, to the end that the same might be freed from all superstitious construction.
and then not as a dark or dumb ceremony which might be mistaken, but with an express declaration of the meaning and signification thereof, to the end that the same might be freed from all superstitious construction.
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and all future dangers thereof preuented, the Ministers were inioyned to teach that all goodnesse, health and grace ought to be asked and looked for of God onely,
and all future dangers thereof prevented, the Ministers were enjoined to teach that all Goodness, health and grace ought to be asked and looked for of God only,
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33 Moreouer they pretend not example onely, but the expresse commandement of Almightie God, and stand vpon a place of Esay, which they vrge against the surples, Yee shall pollute the couering of the images of siluer,
33 Moreover they pretend not Exampl only, but the express Commandment of Almighty God, and stand upon a place of Isaiah, which they urge against the surplice, Ye shall pollute the covering of the Images of silver,
but what is this against the Church of England, which hath long agoe extirpated all such abhominations? neither is the surplesse the couering of an idoll,
but what is this against the Church of England, which hath long ago extirpated all such abominations? neither is the Surplice the covering of an idol,
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and those which bee vsed, were not receiued as popish by Q. Elizabeth, but in such sort as they were in vse by authoritie of Parliament, in the daies of King Edward, and are now continued according to the Practise of the Primitiue Church.
and those which bee used, were not received as popish by Q. Elizabeth, but in such sort as they were in use by Authority of Parliament, in the days of King Edward, and Are now continued according to the practice of the Primitive Church.
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Yet let them take heed l•st they open a gap to sacrilegious proceedings. How much more warily affirmeth Augustine: that either priuate vses in such things are forbidden,
Yet let them take heed l•st they open a gap to sacrilegious proceedings. How much more warily Affirmeth Augustine: that either private uses in such things Are forbidden,
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which interpretation as Zanchius declareth, is agreeable to the text, for the prophet saying, couet not the siluer, &c. condemneth that couetous humor wherewith some gape after the spoiles of idolatrie, onely to inrich themselues.
which Interpretation as Zanchius Declareth, is agreeable to the text, for the Prophet saying, covet not the silver, etc. Condemneth that covetous humour wherewith Some gape After the spoils of idolatry, only to enrich themselves.
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Wherefore such things must be polluted, that is, defaced and abhorred, so farre till there remaine no danger of being snared with idolatrie, which caution obserued they may bee vsed as the creatures of God, for the 7 earth is the Lords and all that therein is:
Wherefore such things must be polluted, that is, defaced and abhorred, so Far till there remain no danger of being snared with idolatry, which caution observed they may be used as the creatures of God, for the 7 earth is the lords and all that therein is:
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Whereupon it came to passe, that at solemne times when there was abundance of sacrifices, the Priests did send some of their portion to be sold in the shābles:
Whereupon it Come to pass, that At solemn times when there was abundance of Sacrifices, the Priests did send Some of their portion to be sold in the shambles:
and Beza sheweth learnedly out of the interpretor of Aristophanes, that those which returned from the sacrifices did vse to carie a portion home with them:
and Beza shows learnedly out of the Interpreter of Aristophanes, that those which returned from the Sacrifices did use to carry a portion home with them:
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But how can this be? because wicked men haue kneeled to their idols, may not I therefore praie kneeling to the liuing God? for kneeling though it bee a most seemely order,
But how can this be? Because wicked men have kneeled to their Idols, may not I Therefore pray kneeling to the living God? for kneeling though it be a most seemly order,
Or because such a fountaine, or such a streame hath beene dedicated to an idoll, may not I therefore baptise a childe in the water proceeding from the same fountaine or streame? for to take of this water or that water, is neither forbidden nor commanded, and therefore indifferent.
Or Because such a fountain, or such a stream hath been dedicated to an idol, may not I Therefore baptise a child in the water proceeding from the same fountain or stream? for to take of this water or that water, is neither forbidden nor commanded, and Therefore indifferent.
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But to handle the point a little more distinctly, If things indifferent once polluted, in respect of all sacred vse become stained rags and abhomination;
But to handle the point a little more distinctly, If things indifferent once polluted, in respect of all sacred use become stained rags and abomination;
For what though some belles haue beene rung to the sacrifice of idols, may no bell therefore bee rung to the seruice of the liuing God? and shall not onely the particular abused be counted abhominable,
For what though Some Bells have been rung to the sacrifice of Idols, may no bell Therefore be rung to the service of the living God? and shall not only the particular abused be counted abominable,
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but shall those innocent things which neuer were so abused, bee eternally blemished? vndoubtedly this is but a fancie, which hath no warrant from the words of Esay: for hee speaketh plainly of the couerings of idols, which without doubt were particularly abused to idolatrie.
but shall those innocent things which never were so abused, be eternally blemished? undoubtedly this is but a fancy, which hath no warrant from the words of Isaiah: for he speaks plainly of the coverings of Idols, which without doubt were particularly abused to idolatry.
heere are diuers indiuiduall actions, and consequently diuers particular crosses: therefore in this case the pollution of the one, cannot spot and defile the other.
Here Are diverse Individu actions, and consequently diverse particular Crosses: Therefore in this case the pollution of the one, cannot spot and defile the other.
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Yet what if that very particular polluted (the pollution being taken away) may bee imploied in the seruice of Almightie God? Did not Gideon sacrifice to the Lord the oxe that was dedicate to Baal,
Yet what if that very particular polluted (the pollution being taken away) may be employed in the service of Almighty God? Did not gideon sacrifice to the Lord the ox that was dedicate to Baal,
but profound Augustine thinketh that this commandement extends to vs also, and thereupon gathereth this generall doctrine, that things dedicated to idols, may be imploied to the honour of the true God.
but profound Augustine Thinketh that this Commandment extends to us also, and thereupon gathereth this general Doctrine, that things dedicated to Idols, may be employed to the honour of the true God.
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For when Christianitie was first preached, the Temples of idols in England, Fraunce, and so through the world, were turned into the Churches of the liuing God.
For when Christianity was First preached, the Temples of Idols in England, France, and so through the world, were turned into the Churches of the living God.
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Againe, when poperie was banished, yet all popish churches were not pulled down, but many remaine and some at Geneua still imploied for the seruice of Almightie God.
Again, when popery was banished, yet all popish Churches were not pulled down, but many remain and Some At Geneva still employed for the service of Almighty God.
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Therefore the question is come to this issue, whether the things questioned be profitable? wherein who shall be the iudge? those that sit at the sterne of the Church, are perswaded that they are profitable, from whose iudgement if they will depart, it behooueth them to bring more sound and demonstratiue reasons, then hitherto they haue produced.
Therefore the question is come to this issue, whither the things questioned be profitable? wherein who shall be the judge? those that fit At the stern of the Church, Are persuaded that they Are profitable, from whose judgement if they will depart, it behooveth them to bring more found and demonstrative Reasons, then hitherto they have produced.
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But I will conclude this point with the consent of their owne standerd bearer, who hauing in his first booke called the surplesse a marke and sacrament of popish abhomination,
But I will conclude this point with the consent of their own standard bearer, who having in his First book called the Surplice a mark and sacrament of popish abomination,
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& hauing pronounced that it bringeth no profit but hurt: yet in his third booke, dareth not hence conclude any vnlawfulnesse, but onely inconueniencie:
& having pronounced that it brings no profit but hurt: yet in his third book, dareth not hence conclude any unlawfulness, but only inconveniency:
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For what is it that they controle vnder the name of Iewish? is it their meaning that we should vse nothing in the Christian Church, which was vsed by the Iewes? Esdras a Iew preached in a Pulpit of wood; shall wooden Pulpits therfore be vnlawful? The Iews buried their dead in linnen clothes, shall this likewise be reiected as Iewish? But both these things our reproouers approoue, by their owne practise.
For what is it that they control under the name of Jewish? is it their meaning that we should use nothing in the Christian Church, which was used by the Iewes? Ezra a Iew preached in a Pulpit of wood; shall wooden Pulpits Therefore be unlawful? The Iews buried their dead in linen clothes, shall this likewise be rejected as Jewish? But both these things our reprovers approve, by their own practice.
Wherefore it is agreed that some things vsed by the Iewes, may be retained: and yet they are retained, not because they are Iewish, but because they are decent.
Wherefore it is agreed that Some things used by the Iewes, may be retained: and yet they Are retained, not Because they Are Jewish, but Because they Are decent.
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But can it be prooued, that we vse any such thing in the Church of England? let it bee granted that Leuiticall garments in regard of their mysticall representation are abolished:
But can it be proved, that we use any such thing in the Church of England? let it be granted that Levitical garments in regard of their mystical representation Are abolished:
yet how can it appeere that any of our garments are Leuiticall? Suppose there be some resemblance in matter of forme, what then? is the Church of Christ bound so farre to auoide all conformitie with the Iewes, that she may not at all resemble them in a matter of decencie? Our musicall harmonie they would likewise abolish as Iewish,
yet how can it appear that any of our garments Are Levitical? Suppose there be Some resemblance in matter of Form, what then? is the Church of christ bound so Far to avoid all conformity with the Iewes, that she may not At all resemble them in a matter of decency? Our musical harmony they would likewise Abolah as Jewish,
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For the sweetnesse of harmonicall sounds doth insinuate it selfe into the soule of man, preparing the affections for the seruice of God, lifting vp the heart towards heauen, delighting the minde, kindling deuotion,
For the sweetness of harmonical sounds does insinuate it self into the soul of man, preparing the affections for the service of God, lifting up the heart towards heaven, delighting the mind, kindling devotion,
As Pighius did read Caluins Institutions, of set purpose to confute them, yet it was Gods will that thereby hee should bee reduced to the right way in the Article of Iustification.
As Pighius did read Calvin's Institutions, of Set purpose to confute them, yet it was God's will that thereby he should be reduced to the right Way in the Article of Justification.
yet who can tell, but it may please the wisedome of that heauenly teacher to finde out a way, that hearing those things wherein their eares delight, they may also learne that wher• by their soules may profit? The forme of our Church they brand likewise with Iudaisme,
yet who can tell, but it may please the Wisdom of that heavenly teacher to find out a Way, that hearing those things wherein their ears delight, they may also Learn that wher• by their Souls may profit? The Form of our Church they brand likewise with Judaism,
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if the vse, it was onely for the high Priest, whither he entred once a yeere not without bloud, which he offered for himselfe and the sinnes of the people:
if the use, it was only for the high Priest, whither he entered once a year not without blood, which he offered for himself and thee Sins of the people:
The word NONLATINALPHABET comming from NONLATINALPHABET, which signifieth to halt, is properly that part of the trap, whereto the baite is tied, which being ouerthrowne, the beast pulles the trap vpon his owne head.
The word coming from, which signifies to halt, is properly that part of the trap, whereto the bait is tied, which being overthrown, the beast pulls the trap upon his own head.
For whereas a Christian should go forward in the way of godlinesse, a scandall may be called a word or a deed, which is laide as a blocke in his way, whereby he may fall or stumble,
For whereas a Christian should go forward in the Way of godliness, a scandal may be called a word or a deed, which is laid as a block in his Way, whereby he may fallen or Stumble,
to giue scandall, or to scandalize, is to doe or say any thing which is apt to prouoke vnto sinne, by greeuing the godly, wounding the weake, reioicing the wicked.
to give scandal, or to scandalise, is to do or say any thing which is apt to provoke unto sin, by grieving the godly, wounding the weak, rejoicing the wicked.
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Some things doe scandalize, because they haue a scandalizing nature, as all sinne and wickednesse. Some things doe scandalize accidentally, because they are scandalously vsed:
some things do scandalise, Because they have a scandalizing nature, as all sin and wickedness. some things do scandalise accidentally, Because they Are scandalously used:
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As in Spaine certaine hereukes abused the thrise applying of water in Baptisme, to signifie three gods, which gaue an occasion to Gregorie, as also to the Councell of Toledo, to take order that in Spaine it should be applied but once.
As in Spain certain hereukes abused the thrice applying of water in Baptism, to signify three God's, which gave an occasion to Gregory, as also to the Council of Toledo, to take order that in Spain it should be applied but once.
this (though done in simplicity) had beene scandalous in regard of the time, because heretikes did then vse it to strengthen their heresy of three gods.
this (though done in simplicity) had been scandalous in regard of the time, Because Heretics did then use it to strengthen their heresy of three God's.
yet if a weak brother not perswaded of the indifferency, should professe himself offended, thē thy eating in his presence should be scandalous in respect of the person.
yet if a weak brother not persuaded of the indifferency, should profess himself offended, them thy eating in his presence should be scandalous in respect of the person.
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By errour, as when therest of the Tribes were offended with the tribe of Ruben, Gad, and the halfe tribe of Manasses, for erecting an altar vpon the borders of Iordan, which they supposed to be erected for sacrifice,
By error, as when therest of the Tribes were offended with the tribe of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasses, for erecting an altar upon the borders of Iordan, which they supposed to be erected for sacrifice,
By calumniation, a good thing may be blamed for scandalous, as when Christ himselfe to the disobedient was made a stone to stumble at, and a rock of offence.
By calumniation, a good thing may be blamed for scandalous, as when christ himself to the disobedient was made a stone to Stumble At, and a rock of offence.
And first, is there any ceremony in our Church, which is of a scandalizing nature? And to begin with the Surples, is it a thing in the owne nature simplie vnlawfull? not so;
And First, is there any ceremony in our Church, which is of a scandalizing nature? And to begin with the Surplice, is it a thing in the own nature simply unlawful? not so;
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and that very man who called it a marke and sacrament of abhomination, vseth these very words, The trueth is, that I dare not be author to any to forsake his pastorall charge for the inconuenience thereof;
and that very man who called it a mark and sacrament of abomination, uses these very words, The truth is, that I Dare not be author to any to forsake his pastoral charge for the inconvenience thereof;
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and giueth this reason, because preaching is the absolute commandement of God, and therefore ought not to be laide aside for a simple inconuenience or vncomelinesse of a thing which in the owne nature is indifferent.
and gives this reason, Because preaching is the absolute Commandment of God, and Therefore ought not to be laid aside for a simple inconvenience or uncomeliness of a thing which in the own nature is indifferent.
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And of the same iudgement is Beza. But of all other things the crosse in Baptisme doth most sticke in mens mindes, let vs therefore consider whether that be of a scandalizing nature.
And of the same judgement is Beza. But of all other things the cross in Baptism does most stick in men's minds, let us Therefore Consider whither that be of a scandalizing nature.
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Now if the crosse be simplie vnlawfull, wherein consisteth this vnlawfulnesse? is the very making of a crosse a thing so repugnant to godlinesse, that whosoeuer shall make it though it be but with his finger, shall presently sinne? but this to my knowledge no man obiects:
Now if the cross be simply unlawful, wherein Consisteth this unlawfulness? is the very making of a cross a thing so repugnant to godliness, that whosoever shall make it though it be but with his finger, shall presently sin? but this to my knowledge no man objects:
What is it then which is so offensiue in the crosse? They tell vs plainely, that though it be the word of God that we should not be ashamed of the crosse of Christ,
What is it then which is so offensive in the cross? They tell us plainly, that though it be the word of God that we should not be ashamed of the cross of christ,
Was this to mingle the inuention of man with the sacraments of God? the Church of Geneua vseth Godfathers, shall this also be in the same condemnation? but this crossing (they say) is superstitiously and wickedly to make a new sacrament.
Was this to mingle the invention of man with the Sacraments of God? the Church of Geneva uses Godfathers, shall this also be in the same condemnation? but this crossing (they say) is superstitiously and wickedly to make a new sacrament.
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Wherefore it doth not appeare to be of a scandalizing nature, and therefore a wise and iudicious man liuing in reformed churches where the crosse is not vsed, doth call it plainly a thing indifferent.
Wherefore it does not appear to be of a scandalizing nature, and Therefore a wise and judicious man living in reformed Churches where the cross is not used, does call it plainly a thing indifferent.
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And whereas the heathen did reproch the children of God with it, the Christians set the signe of it in their foreheads, to testifie that they were not therefore ashamed of the same God.
And whereas the heathen did reproach the children of God with it, the Christians Set the Signen of it in their foreheads, to testify that they were not Therefore ashamed of the same God.
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And this the great controller of our Church confesseth to be done of a good mind to keepe amongst them an open profession of Christ crucified, and so though hee dis••ke the meanes, hee commendeth the end.
And this the great controller of our Church Confesses to be done of a good mind to keep among them an open profession of christ Crucified, and so though he dis••ke the means, he commends the end.
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So long as this doctrine is preserued pure, the ceremonic is pure, when the doctrine declineth, the ceremonie is peruerted ▪ and therefore Goulartius affirmeth, that the old Christians did vse the signe of the crosse without superstition,
So long as this Doctrine is preserved pure, the ceremonic is pure, when the Doctrine declineth, the ceremony is perverted ▪ and Therefore Goulart Affirmeth, that the old Christians did use the Signen of the cross without Superstition,
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Now can any man say, that it is abused in the Church of England? for doe we adore it with diuine worship? all the world may know that we detest and abhorre all such abhomination.
Now can any man say, that it is abused in the Church of England? for doe we adore it with divine worship? all the world may know that we detest and abhor all such abomination.
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And surely if the puritie of doctrine preserue from superstition, then who can accuse the Church of England, wherein the doctrine of Christ is so purely taught as euer it was in anie Church vpon the face of the earth since the Apostles time? But peraduenture they will say, that our Church doth vse it scandalously in respect of some circumstances of time, person or place.
And surely if the purity of Doctrine preserve from Superstition, then who can accuse the Church of England, wherein the Doctrine of christ is so purely taught as ever it was in any Church upon the face of the earth since the Apostles time? But Peradventure they will say, that our Church does use it scandalously in respect of Some Circumstances of time, person or place.
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But if the Papists be weake and not wilfull, there is great hope that as they haue alreadie made some step from popish opinions by meanes of good instruction:
But if the Papists be weak and not wilful, there is great hope that as they have already made Some step from popish opinions by means of good instruction:
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When the Pharisies were displeased with the Disciples of Christ for eating with unwashed hands, Christ rendred a sufficient reason in defence of their fact;
When the Pharisees were displeased with the Disciples of christ for eating with unwashed hands, christ rendered a sufficient reason in defence of their fact;
and therefore Caluin vpon this place doth excellently define Scandall (giuen) Siquis nostra culpa vel impingit, velabáucitur àrecto cursu, velt•rdatur, eum dicimur offendere:
and Therefore Calvin upon this place does excellently define Scandal (given) Siquis nostra culpa vel impingit, velabáucitur àrecto cursu, velt•rdatur, Eum dicimur offendere:
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and likewise to establish her ceremonies with such sufficient cautions and cleerenesse of doctrine, as may preuent so far as is possible all sinister constructions and taking of offence:
and likewise to establish her ceremonies with such sufficient cautions and clearness of Doctrine, as may prevent so Far as is possible all sinister constructions and taking of offence:
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which points are already in ample maner performed by the church of England. But it will be replied that many things are lawfull which are not expedient;
which points Are already in ample manner performed by the Church of England. But it will be replied that many things Are lawful which Are not expedient;
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meats offered to idols were lawfull, yet euill to him that eateth offensiuely. So our garments may be lawful, yet euill to him that weareth them offensiuely.
Meats offered to Idols were lawful, yet evil to him that Eateth offensively. So our garments may be lawful, yet evil to him that weareth them offensively.
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Secondly, S. Paul was at his owne choice, no law restraining his libertie, but our ceremonies are commanded by lawfull authoritie Thirdly, S. Paul by forbearing flesh did preiudice none but himselfe:
Secondly, S. Paul was At his own choice, no law restraining his liberty, but our ceremonies Are commanded by lawful Authority Thirdly, S. Paul by forbearing Flesh did prejudice none but himself:
Fourthly, S. Pauls practise did further and not hinder the course of his Ministerie, but as the case now standeth, our refusall of ceremonies might be a meanes to silence our selues,
Fourthly, S. Paul's practise did further and not hinder the course of his Ministry, but as the case now Stands, our refusal of ceremonies might be a means to silence our selves,
And as for those which shall be offended with my fact, I will in the spirit of meekenesse, both publikely and priuately, render them a reason of my doing, instructing them from time to time in the doctrine of things indifferent,
And as for those which shall be offended with my fact, I will in the Spirit of meekness, both publicly and privately, render them a reason of my doing, instructing them from time to time in the Doctrine of things indifferent,
Concerning the scandall of little ones, (saith he) wee must obserue that for the auoiding thereof, a man is bound to deferre the vse of lawfull things so long, till the scandall may bee remoued by a reason rendered:
Concerning the scandal of little ones, (Says he) we must observe that for the avoiding thereof, a man is bound to defer the use of lawful things so long, till the scandal may be removed by a reason rendered:
The moneths of the yeere were sometimes dedicated to heathen Idols, this very moneth wherein I speake to Iuno; the daies to the planets, this very day to the Sunne. Our Chronicles testifie that Wednesday and Friday were so called of Woden and Frea, the Idols of the Saxons.
The months of the year were sometime dedicated to heathen Idols, this very Monn wherein I speak to Iuno; the days to the planets, this very day to the Sun. Our Chronicles testify that Wednesday and Friday were so called of Woden and Frea, the Idols of the Saxons.
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but shall we therfore thinke that all which vse these names speake scandalously by countenancing Idolatrie? It may bee that some of our Churches called by the names of Saints, had their names not only as memorials,
but shall we Therefore think that all which use these names speak scandalously by countenancing Idolatry? It may be that Some of our Churches called by the names of Saints, had their names not only as memorials,
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but were also superstitiously dedicated to the honour of Saints, and shall it therefore now bee imagined that the very vse of these names is a scandalous point? God for bid.
but were also superstitiously dedicated to the honour of Saints, and shall it Therefore now be imagined that the very use of these names is a scandalous point? God for bid.
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For the Prophet Daniell was called Belteshazzar according to the name of the God of Nabuchodonosor, yet the Prophet inspired by the Spirit of God speaking of himselfe, calleth himsel•e Belteshazzar. The Citie of Athens was so named of Pallas, and therein was a street called the streete of Mars. both which names proceeded from Idolatrie:
For the Prophet Daniell was called Belteshazzar according to the name of the God of Nebuchadnezzar, yet the Prophet inspired by the Spirit of God speaking of himself, calls himsel•e Belteshazzar. The city of Athens was so nam of Pallas, and therein was a street called the street of Mars. both which names proceeded from Idolatry:
yet who can accuse Saint Luke of speaking scandalously in calling the Cittie Athens, and the streete the streete of Mars? Saint Paul sailed in a ship of Alexandria whose badge was Castor and Pollux, which (as Saint Crisostome truly obserueth) were Idols.
yet who can accuse Saint Lycia of speaking scandalously in calling the city Athens, and the street the street of Mars? Saint Paul sailed in a ship of Alexandria whose badge was Castor and Pollux, which (as Saint Chrysostom truly observeth) were Idols.
Yet S. Lukes pen did not write scandalously in describing the ship by the names of Castor and Pollux. Neither was it a scandalous point in S. Paul to saile in the ship,
Yet S. Lukes pen did not write scandalously in describing the ship by the names of Castor and Pollux. Neither was it a scandalous point in S. Paul to sail in the ship,
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as though it were a scandalous peece of Popery, but admit that these feastiuities had their names of the masse, (though some learned men are of an other opinion) yet suppose it were so:
as though it were a scandalous piece of Popery, but admit that these feastiuities had their names of the mass, (though Some learned men Are of an other opinion) yet suppose it were so:
those that are offended with this word Christmas, as fauouring Poperie, might bee offended with Bolteshazzar as fauouring Paganisme But they will say it renueth the memorie of the abhominable masse, be it so,
those that Are offended with this word Christmas, as favouring Popery, might be offended with Bolteshazzar as favouring Paganism But they will say it Reneweth the memory of the abominable mass, be it so,
Wherfore though men in such points may vse their libertie, yet in such peremptorie maner to condemne their brethren is against charitie. And thus much of scandall.
Wherefore though men in such points may use their liberty, yet in such peremptory manner to condemn their brothers is against charity. And thus much of scandal.
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and is it vnprofitable for this Realme? Surely God hath set these examples before your eies, to incourage you, &c. Concerning the reformed Churches, I beseech God to poure his blessings and spirit vpon them,
and is it unprofitable for this Realm? Surely God hath Set these Examples before your eyes, to encourage you, etc. Concerning the reformed Churches, I beseech God to pour his blessings and Spirit upon them,
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and vnder the same gouernment it is fit there should be an vniformitie, and therfore whereas the Iewes in the Prouinces kept the feast of Purim vpon the fourteenth day of the moneth Adar, and the Iewes in Shusan vpon the fifteenth:
and under the same government it is fit there should be an uniformity, and Therefore whereas the Iewes in the Provinces kept the feast of Purim upon the fourteenth day of the Monn Adar, and the Iewes in Susan upon the fifteenth:
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If in this case wee should be tied to follow the most ancient, then Geneua it selfe must be cast in an other mould, which our reproouers will not allow to bee of equall perfection.
If in this case we should be tied to follow the most ancient, then Geneva it self must be cast in an other mould, which our reprovers will not allow to be of equal perfection.
Moreouer, Caluin himselfe doth not require, that other Churches should follow their patterne, but professeth that it is against equitie that the Church of Geneua should preiudice others.
Moreover, Calvin himself does not require, that other Churches should follow their pattern, but Professes that it is against equity that the Church of Geneva should prejudice Others.
for we thinke it conuenient, that euerie countrie should vse such ceremonies, as they shall thinke best to the setting foorth of Gods honour and glorie, &c. And although Heluetian and French Cities follow the fabricke of Geneua,
for we think it convenient, that every country should use such ceremonies, as they shall think best to the setting forth of God's honour and glory, etc. And although Helvetian and French Cities follow the fabric of Geneva,
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betweene the schoole of Geneua, and the renowned Vniuersities of Oxford and Cambridge. Neither is any man to be offended with the diuersitie of ceremonies in diuers countries:
between the school of Geneva, and the renowned Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Neither is any man to be offended with the diversity of ceremonies in diverse countries:
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And S. Augustine aduised Casulanus when there are diuers customes in the same countrey, to follow them to whom the regiment of the people is committed,
And S. Augustine advised Casulanus when there Are diverse customs in the same country, to follow them to whom the regiment of the people is committed,
and to conforme himselfe to his owne Bishop. Wherefore it appeareth first, that diuers countries professing the same religion, may haue diuers ceremonies.
and to conform himself to his own Bishop. Wherefore it appears First, that diverse countries professing the same Religion, may have diverse ceremonies.
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For what is it which withholdeth you from the cheerefull discharge of so gracious a dutie? if the supposed blemishes of our church be inconueniences onely,
For what is it which withholdeth you from the cheerful discharge of so gracious a duty? if the supposed blemishes of our Church be inconveniences only,
how dare you disturbe the peace of the Church for bare inconueniences? The Communion bread of Geneua seemed inconuenient to Caluin: yet he aduised his friends not to make any tumult for a thing indifferent:
how Dare you disturb the peace of the Church for bore inconveniences? The Communion bred of Geneva seemed inconvenient to Calvin: yet he advised his Friends not to make any tumult for a thing indifferent:
In an other place, the holidaies and other ceremonies did seeme inconuenient, and Caluin being asked, returned this answer, that Though a thing imposed should bring offence and draw matters of foule consequence after it,
In an other place, the holidays and other ceremonies did seem inconvenient, and Calvin being asked, returned this answer, that Though a thing imposed should bring offence and draw matters of foul consequence After it,
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yet if in it selfe it be not repugnant to Gods word, it may bee yeelded vnto, especially where the greater part preuaileth, in which case he that is onely a member of that body can proceed no further.
yet if in it self it be not repugnant to God's word, it may be yielded unto, especially where the greater part prevaileth, in which case he that is only a member of that body can proceed no further.
In England that learned and blessed Martyr M. Hooper, being elected Bishop in King Edwards time, did vehemently denie the wearing of his episcopall ornaments,
In England that learned and blessed Martyr M. Hooper, being elected Bishop in King Edwards time, did vehemently deny the wearing of his Episcopal Ornament,
And Caluin answering to certaine questions of discipline, professeth that hee misliketh the frowardnesse of those men which for light scruples depart from the publike consent:
And Calvin answering to certain questions of discipline, Professes that he misliketh the frowardness of those men which for Light scruples depart from the public consent:
Wherefore I wish that you which in other things so magnifie and admire the person of Caluin, would in this point follow the sound iudgement, graue counsell,
Wherefore I wish that you which in other things so magnify and admire the person of Calvin, would in this point follow the found judgement, graven counsel,
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If you be ledde by example, and pin your iudgement vpon other mens fleeues, you must be content to bee tolde, what an injurie you doe to the Church of England, in suffering the opinions of priuate men to ouer-ballance with you the publike determination of such a nationall Church.
If you be led by Exampl, and pin your judgement upon other men's fleeues, you must be content to be told, what an injury you do to the Church of England, in suffering the opinions of private men to overbalance with you the public determination of such a national Church.
But if you will needs looke vpon examples, then behold the former examples of Caluin, and of that glorious martyr master Hooper, who though hee did long withstand,
But if you will needs look upon Examples, then behold the former Examples of Calvin, and of that glorious martyr master Hooper, who though he did long withstand,
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32 If you relie vpon reasons artificially deduced, are they probable or demonstratiue? if probabilities onely, what trueth is there in the world so sound,
32 If you rely upon Reasons artificially deduced, Are they probable or demonstrative? if probabilities only, what truth is there in the world so found,
But what if you thinke a reason to be necessarie when it is not? may not you be taken for such as haue vnnecessarilie troubled the Church of God? your reasons out of Scripture against our orders,
But what if you think a reason to be necessary when it is not? may not you be taken for such as have unnecessarily troubled the Church of God? your Reasons out of Scripture against our order,
As for example, those places which you vrge in such peremptory maner for the lay presbiterie, wherein consisteth the life and soule of your desired discipline.
As for Exampl, those places which you urge in such peremptory manner for the lay presbytery, wherein Consisteth the life and soul of your desired discipline.
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40 But peraduenture you will replie, that howsoeuer your arguments be in themselues, yet to you they seeme inuinciblie to conclude our orders to be vnlawful:
40 But Peradventure you will reply, that howsoever your Arguments be in themselves, yet to you they seem invincibly to conclude our order to be unlawful:
but vnto him that iudgeth any thing to be vncleane, to him it is vncleane. In regard wherof, many of you pretend that the conformitie required is against your conscience:
but unto him that Judgeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. In regard whereof, many of you pretend that the conformity required is against your conscience:
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If this be your replie, then tell mee I praie you, whether the errour of the conscience take awaie the sinne of the soule in disobeying the lawfull commandement of lawfull authoritie? If it bee cleere that it doe not,
If this be your reply, then tell me I pray you, whither the error of the conscience take away the sin of the soul in disobeying the lawful Commandment of lawful Authority? If it be clear that it do not,
and such a nationall Church, to stand vpon such pregnant and infallible proofes, as may vndoubtedly perswade the conscience that the things commanded are vnlawfull:
and such a national Church, to stand upon such pregnant and infallible proofs, as may undoubtedly persuade the conscience that the things commanded Are unlawful:
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But how shall this be done? If heeretofore you haue fixed both eies vpon the one side, vouchsafe now to cast one eie vpon the learning, wisdome, & grauitie of the other.
But how shall this be done? If heretofore you have fixed both eyes upon the one side, vouchsafe now to cast one eye upon the learning, Wisdom, & gravity of the other.
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If heretofore you haue looked vpon your owne reasons through the vapour of affection, and therfore haue conceiued them to be greater and goodlier then in trueth they were:
If heretofore you have looked upon your own Reasons through the vapour of affection, and Therefore have conceived them to be greater and goodlier then in truth they were:
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and those which heeretofore obtruded themselues, to a minde sophisticate with partialitie as demonstrations, may perhaps appeare to a pure and single eie nothing else but slender and sillie collections.
and those which heretofore obtruded themselves, to a mind sophisticate with partiality as demonstrations, may perhaps appear to a pure and single eye nothing Else but slender and silly collections.
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and therefore if they carrie so tender a conscience as they pretend, why then doe they not leaue that disobedience which their conscience iudgeth vnlawful,
and Therefore if they carry so tender a conscience as they pretend, why then do they not leave that disobedience which their conscience Judgeth unlawful,
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and imbrace that obedience which they know to be lawful? But they imagine that in so doing their credit should be blemished with a note of inconstancie.
and embrace that Obedience which they know to be lawful? But they imagine that in so doing their credit should be blemished with a note of inconstancy.
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but if the question come betweene you and the Prince, the church, and the lawes vnder which you liue, I hope it is no disparagement for you, to bow, to bend, and to learne obedience.
but if the question come between you and the Prince, the Church, and the laws under which you live, I hope it is no disparagement for you, to bow, to bend, and to Learn Obedience.
And I would wish that such men which set so high a price vpon their owne reputation would propose vnto themselues the example of S. Paul, who sought not his owne profit,
And I would wish that such men which Set so high a price upon their own reputation would propose unto themselves the Exampl of S. Paul, who sought not his own profit,
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Yea Saint Austin hauing followed Saint Cyprian in expounding a place of Scripture, and afterward finding a better exposition in Tyconius the Donatist, did forsake both Cyprian and himselfe,
Yea Saint Austin having followed Saint Cyprian in expounding a place of Scripture, and afterwards finding a better exposition in Tyconius the Donatist, did forsake both Cyprian and himself,
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And such ingenuous dealing would be honorable in the eies of true iudgement. If Saint Austin forsooke his owne errours to follow a trueth discouered by a Donatist,
And such ingenuous dealing would be honourable in the eyes of true judgement. If Saint Austin forsook his own errors to follow a truth discovered by a Donatist,
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But who are they which haue so misperswaded the people? haue not sundrie of you in open audience disgraced the gouernment of our Church as Antichristian,
But who Are they which have so misperswaded the people? have not sundry of you in open audience disgraced the government of our Church as Antichristian,
and aduanced your owne desired discipline, as the ordinance of God? haue you not framed the conceits of the people to imagine that they verily behold and see the whole current of the Scripture running that way? haue not your inuectiues against the Church of England beene as a burning fire in their bosome? Therefore it behooueth you which heeretofore haue beene ring-leaders to disobedience, heereafter to shew your selues perswaders and patterns of obedience:
and advanced your own desired discipline, as the Ordinance of God? have you not framed the conceits of the people to imagine that they verily behold and see the Whole current of the Scripture running that Way? have not your invectives against the Church of England been as a burning fire in their bosom? Therefore it behooveth you which heretofore have been ringleaders to disobedience, hereafter to show your selves persuaders and patterns of Obedience:
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43 First, the charge which Christ gaue to Peter, Peter dost thou loue me, feede my lambes, &c. If the loue of the Lord Iesus be in you, forsake not the lambes which he hath bought with his precious bloud.
43 First, the charge which christ gave to Peter, Peter dost thou love me, feed my Lambs, etc. If the love of the Lord Iesus be in you, forsake not the Lambs which he hath bought with his precious blood.
Will you leaue a matter of substance, for a matter of ceremonie? a matter of necessitie for a matter of indifferencie? Alas deerely beloued, there is a necessitie laide vpon vs,
Will you leave a matter of substance, for a matter of ceremony? a matter of necessity for a matter of indifferency? Alas dearly Beloved, there is a necessity laid upon us,
A graue and learned Diuine and one that fauoured your reformation, would sometimes demaund (as I haue beene enformed by a Minister of his acquaintance) whether a gold ring were to be refused for a straw cleauing vnto it? so his iudgement was that as the gold ring is rather better without the straw,
A graven and learned Divine and one that favoured your Reformation, would sometime demand (as I have been informed by a Minister of his acquaintance) whither a gold ring were to be refused for a straw cleaving unto it? so his judgement was that as the gold ring is rather better without the straw,
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behold the face of our gracious Soueraigne, and consider what a griefe it must needs bee vnto him, to see those which are indued with learning and vertue, not to haue learned the vertue of obedience.
behold the face of our gracious Sovereign, and Consider what a grief it must needs be unto him, to see those which Are endued with learning and virtue, not to have learned the virtue of Obedience.
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or holie orders Ministeriall, or any institution to spirituall promotion in the Church of England, and consider without partialitie, whether these your proceedings be correspondent to your oth or no.
or holy order Ministerial, or any Institution to spiritual promotion in the Church of England, and Consider without partiality, whither these your proceedings be correspondent to your oath or no.
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45 Thirdly, regard your mother the Church of England so wailing and wringing her hands to see such distraction in her own bowels, such glorious stars to lose their light, such links to be broken off from her golden chaine.
45 Thirdly, regard your mother the Church of England so wailing and wringing her hands to see such distraction in her own bowels, such glorious Stars to loose their Light, such links to be broken off from her golden chain.
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The Scripture speaking of the debate between the seruants of Abraham & Lot, doth adde that the Cananites and the Perizzites dwelt then in the land, to signifie that though their contention in it selfe was euill,
The Scripture speaking of the debate between the Servants of Abraham & Lot, does add that the Canaanites and the Perizzites dwelled then in the land, to signify that though their contention in it self was evil,
For haue not your ringleaders proclaimed that our gouernment by Bishops is popish, our liturgie popish, our ministring of baptisme with the crosse popish, our kneeling at the Communion popish;
For have not your ringleaders proclaimed that our government by Bishops is popish, our liturgy popish, our ministering of Baptism with the cross popish, our kneeling At the Communion popish;
for they may well thinke that such learned and vertuous men, so famous and renowmed Preachers, knowing a Wee pronounced against them if they preach not the Gospell, would neuer suffer themselues to be silenced for matters which they iudged indifferent,
for they may well think that such learned and virtuous men, so famous and renowned Preachers, knowing a we pronounced against them if they preach not the Gospel, would never suffer themselves to be silenced for matters which they judged indifferent,
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Vpon this dangerous position they will builde an other, for if the Liturgie of the Church of England as it is inioined at this day to be performed, be such as a Minister cannot execute his function with a good conscience:
Upon this dangerous position they will build an other, for if the Liturgy of the Church of England as it is enjoined At this day to be performed, be such as a Minister cannot execute his function with a good conscience:
Let there not bee found in you a spirit of contradiction and singularitie: but follow those things which concerne peace, and wherewith one may edifie an other.
Let there not be found in you a Spirit of contradiction and singularity: but follow those things which concern peace, and wherewith one may edify an other.
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Which is rather to be expected at your hands, because the points in question are the publike constitutions of the venerable conuocation, which is the Church of England representatiue, in whose voice your owne voice is included.
Which is rather to be expected At your hands, Because the points in question Are the public constitutions of the venerable convocation, which is the Church of England representative, in whose voice your own voice is included.
For against their popish conclusions the blessed Martyrs had euident and necessary demonstration of holy Scripture, to which all dec••es of man must vndoubtedly giue place:
For against their popish conclusions the blessed Martyrs had evident and necessary demonstration of holy Scripture, to which all dec••es of man must undoubtedly give place:
And surely as probable inducements must yeeld to necessarie, so amongst probable (of which sort are all reasons deduced from the authoritie of man) the priuate must giue place to the publike.
And surely as probable inducements must yield to necessary, so among probable (of which sort Are all Reasons deduced from the Authority of man) the private must give place to the public.
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quia tamen per se Dei verbo non repugnat, concedi potest maximè vbi maior numerus peruincit, quando ei qui membrum est tantum illius corports nulla ratio suppetit vlterius pergendi:
quia tamen per se Dei verbo non repugnat, concedi potest maximè vbi maior Numerus peruincit, quando ei qui Limb est Tantum Illius corports nulla ratio suppetit vlterius pergendi:
yet seeing that in themselues considered, they are not repugnant to Gods word (for this still wee must presume, till the contrarie bee prooued) and are agreed vpon by the greater part,
yet seeing that in themselves considered, they Are not repugnant to God's word (for this still we must presume, till the contrary be proved) and Are agreed upon by the greater part,
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Wherefore my brethren I cast my selfe downe at your feete, and with tender teares beseech you euen in the bowels of Christ Iesus that you will seeke peace and follow after it,
Wherefore my brothers I cast my self down At your feet, and with tender tears beseech you even in the bowels of christ Iesus that you will seek peace and follow After it,
46 Fourthly, looke vpon those reuerend Fathers and Bishops of our Church, by whose hands and voices that blessing was powred vpon you, which made you ministers of holie things.
46 Fourthly, look upon those reverend Father's and Bishops of our Church, by whose hands and voices that blessing was poured upon you, which made you Ministers of holy things.
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Haue you not at your ordination made a promise, and at your institution taken a reuerent oth of canonicall obedience? Wherefore let mee exhort you which haue taken this oth,
Have you not At your ordination made a promise, and At your Institution taken a reverent oath of canonical Obedience? Wherefore let me exhort you which have taken this oath,
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and being admonished by your Bishop, oppose your selues notwithstanding against the laudable discipline of our Church, to enter into your owne soules and vprightly to consider,
and being admonished by your Bishop, oppose your selves notwithstanding against the laudable discipline of our Church, to enter into your own Souls and uprightly to Consider,
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whether while you pretend conscience, you doe not that which is vncomely for conscieence? And for our Bishops, ò what an anguish will it bee to their soules,
whither while you pretend conscience, you do not that which is uncomely for conscieence? And for our Bishops, ò what an anguish will it be to their Souls,
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yet remember that the offenders are your owne children in the Lord, and by Gods mercie your assistants in dispensing the precious trueth of Iesus Christ,
yet Remember that the offenders Are your own children in the Lord, and by God's mercy your assistants in dispensing the precious truth of Iesus christ,
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and therefore in the name of God trie all meanes in Fatherly maner to reduce them, endeuour according to your godly wisedome to giue them full satisfaction of their doubts,
and Therefore in the name of God try all means in Fatherly manner to reduce them, endeavour according to your godly Wisdom to give them full satisfaction of their doubts,
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and to make the equitie of the required subscription plaine and manifest vnto them, that their consciences being resolued, they may proceed as before, in the worke of the Lord,
and to make the equity of the required subscription plain and manifest unto them, that their Consciences being resolved, they may proceed as before, in the work of the Lord,
This in all dutie I haue aduentured call to your remembrance most reuerend Fathers, in behalfe of my brethren, wherein if I seeme too bold, that loue which caused me, must excuseme.
This in all duty I have adventured call to your remembrance most reverend Father's, in behalf of my brothers, wherein if I seem too bold, that love which caused me, must excuseme.
Which I speake lest peraduenture anie of my brethren hauing tasted the sweete liberality of the Laitie, should seeke rather to fit their humors then to doe their owne dutie.
Which I speak lest Peradventure any of my brothers having tasted the sweet liberality of the Laity, should seek rather to fit their humours then to do their own duty.
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And therefore hauing once this setled perswasion, that our rites are vnlawfull, they bend themselues with might and maine against them, kindling and cherishing their owne opinions in others;
And Therefore having once this settled persuasion, that our Rites Are unlawful, they bend themselves with might and main against them, kindling and cherishing their own opinions in Others;
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so their zeale which now is misguided, shall be• directed with knowledge, and both pastor and flocke shall be precious in the eies of the Lord To conclude, let vs all proceed by one rule, that wee may minde one thing.
so their zeal which now is misguided, shall be• directed with knowledge, and both pastor and flock shall be precious in the eyes of the Lord To conclude, let us all proceed by one Rule, that we may mind one thing.
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Grant this O God of all grace and peace, for thy Sonne our blessed Sauiour his sake, to whom with thee and the holy Ghost be rendred all praise, glorie and maiestie in the Church, from generation to generation. Amen.
Grant this Oh God of all grace and peace, for thy Son our blessed Saviour his sake, to whom with thee and the holy Ghost be rendered all praise, glory and majesty in the Church, from generation to generation. Amen.
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Colligere promptum est has posteriores (ecclesiasticas) non esse habendas pro humanis traditionibus quandoquidem fundaetae sint in hoc generali mandat•, & liquidam approbationem babent quasi ex ore Christi. Cal. in 1. Cor. 14. & inst. 4. 10. 30. Zanch. in compendio loco 16. Bez ep. 24.
Colligere promptum est has Posterior (Ecclesiasticas) non esse habendas Pro humanis traditionibus quandoquidem fundaetae sint in hoc generali mandat•, & liquidam approbationem babent quasi ex over Christ. Cal. in 1. Cor. 14. & inst. 4. 10. 30. Zanchius in Compendium loco 16. Bez Epistle. 24.
Where it is destitute of a commandement it may not presume by any decree to restraine that libertie vvhich the Lord hath giuen. T. C. lib. 1. pag. 152.
Where it is destitute of a Commandment it may not presume by any Decree to restrain that liberty which the Lord hath given. T. C. lib. 1. page. 152.
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Non enim iura dicenda sunt aut putanda iniqua hominum constituta. August. de Ciu. D. l. 19. cap. 21. Iustum dictum est quod iustum est, Grat. dist. 1. cap. 2.
Non enim Jerusalem dicenda sunt Or putanda Iniqua hominum Constituted. August. de Ciu D. l. 19. cap. 21. Iustum dictum est quod iustum est, Grat. Dist. 1. cap. 2.
Quod ad formulam precum & rituum ecclesiast. valde probo vt certa illa extet à qua pastoribus discedere in functione sua non liceat. Cal. ad protect. Angl. ep. 87.
Quod ad formulam precum & rituum Ecclesiatest. Valde probo vt Certa illa extet à qua pastoribus discedere in function sua non liceat. Cal. ad Pact. Angel Epistle. 87.
Caluin. ad protect. Ang. anno 1548. Octobr. 22. Claudenda est etiam Ianua curiosis doctrinis. Ratio autem expedita ad eam rem vna est si extet nen pe summa quaedam doctrinae ab omnibus recepta, quāinter pradicandum sequantur omnes: ad quam etiam obseruandam, omnes episcopi & parochi iureiurando adstririgantur, vt nemo ad munus ecclesiasticum admittatur nisi spondeat illum doctrinae consensum sibi inuiclatum futurum.
Calvin. ad Pact. Ang. Anno 1548. October 22. Claudenda est etiam Gate curiosis Doctrines. Ratio autem expedita ad eam remembering Una est si extet nen pe summa quaedam Doctrine ab omnibus recepta, quaminter pradicandum sequantur omnes: ad quam etiam obseruandam, omnes Bishops & Parochi iureiurando adstririgantur, vt nemo ad munus Ecclesiasticum admittatur nisi spondeat Ilum Doctrine consensum sibi inuiclatum Future.
A ciuibus primum omnium contendit Caluin. vt coactus populus vniuersus •i••rato palam papatu in Christianam religionem ac disiplin. am paucis Capitibus comprehensam iuraret. Beza in vita Caluini à quibus postea dicedere nequi ministris neque ciuibus liceret ibidem.
A ciuibus primum omnium contendit Calvin. vt Coactus populus vniuersus •i••rato Palam papatu in Christianam religionem ac disiplin. am paucis Capitibus comprehensam iuraret. Beza in vita Calvin à quibus postea dicedere nequi Ministris neque ciuibus liceret ibidem.
Dedit tamen Dominus 20. Iulij an. 1537. vt palam praeeunte publico scriba à senatu populoque Geneuensi in Christianae religionis ac disciplinae simul capita iuraretur. ibidem.
Dedit tamen Dominus 20. July nias. 1537. vt Palam praeeunte Publico Scribe à senatu populoque Geneuensi in Christian Religion ac Discipline simul capita iuraretur. ibidem.
T. C. lib. 3. pag. 97. A very dangerous thing to ground any order, or policie of the Church vpon men at al, which indeede ought to haue their standing vpon the Doctrine and orders of the Apostles. &c.
T. C. lib. 3. page. 97. A very dangerous thing to ground any order, or policy of the Church upon men At all, which indeed ought to have their standing upon the Doctrine and order of the Apostles. etc.
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Accessimus quantum makimè potuimus ad ecclesiam Apostolorum &c. Nec tantum doctrinam nostram sed etiam sacramenta precum { que } publicarum formam ad illorum ritus & instituta direximus. Iuel. Apol. L•nd. 1591. pag. 170.
Accessimus quantum makimè potuimus ad Church Apostolorum etc. Nec Tantum Doctrinam nostram sed etiam Sacraments precum { que } publicarum formam ad Illorum Ritus & Instituta direximus. Iuel. Apollinarian L•nd. 1591. page. 170.
Now they must be discerned from others by Popish and Antichristian apparell, as Cap, Gowne, Tippet. And againe: Now wee must haue Surplesses deuised by Pope Adr. Adm.
Now they must be discerned from Others by Popish and Antichristian apparel, as Cap, Gown, Tippet. And again: Now we must have Surplesses devised by Pope Adr Admiral
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We thinke it an attire vnfit for a minister, the surplice especially more than the other two (the cap, and the tippet) because such hurtfull Ceremonies are so much more dangerous, as they doe approch nearer the seruice and worship of God. T. C. vide Ar. Whitg. pag. 256.
We think it an attire unfit for a minister, the surplice especially more than the other two (the cap, and the tippet) Because such hurtful Ceremonies Are so much more dangerous, as they do approach nearer the service and worship of God. T. C. vide Ar. White. page. 256.
Vbique locor•m in ••nibus sere regnis & prouincijs quae Euangelium amplexa sunt, templa ipsa in quibus idololatria admissa fuit tot annos retent a sunt, euersis tantùm altaribus. Zanch. de op. redemp. lib. 1. cap. 12.
Vbique locor•m in ••nibus sere regnis & prouincijs Quae Evangelium amplexa sunt, templa ipsa in quibus Idolatry admissa fuit tot annos retent a sunt, euersis tantùm altaribus. Zanchius the open. redemp. lib. 1. cap. 12.
As for Churches it hath beene answered that they haue a profitable vse, & therfore they are euil compared with the surplice which beside that it bringeth no profit, hurteth also. T. C. vide Ar. Wh•t. p. 284.
As for Churches it hath been answered that they have a profitable use, & Therefore they Are evil compared with the surplice which beside that it brings no profit, hurteth also. T. C. vide Ar. Wh•t. p. 284.
