The allegeance of the cleargie A sermon preached, at the meeting of the whole clergie of the dyocesse of Rochester, to take the Oath of allegeance to his most excellent Maiestie, at Greenewich, Nouem. 2 1610. By Samuel Page, Doctor in Diuinitie.
I thinke Saint Paul preuentingly, and by propheticall spirit, prouided in this caution against all Aequinocators and Mentalists, who are ready to tender their Soueraignes some outward and formall Submission, without the Soule,
I think Saint Paul preventingly, and by prophetical Spirit, provided in this caution against all Aequinocators and Mentalists, who Are ready to tender their Sovereigns Some outward and formal Submission, without the Soul,
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The foundation of this Law of Loyaltie, is laid in the conscience of a Christian man, not because of wrath onely, but for conscience sake. The illation following on the premises, is my Text. The proposition wherof is indefinite, & equiualent to an vniuersal;
The Foundation of this Law of Loyalty, is laid in the conscience of a Christian man, not Because of wrath only, but for conscience sake. The illation following on the premises, is my Text. The proposition whereof is indefinite, & equivalent to an universal;
euen Pilates power is of God, though hee armed it against Christ, by our Sauiours owne testimonie, Iohn 19 11. saying, Thou couldst haue no power against mee,
even Pilate's power is of God, though he armed it against christ, by our Saviour's own testimony, John 19 11. saying, Thou Couldst have no power against me,
& of his hopefull posteritie, hath with the most honourable Parliament deuised a Shiboleth, euen this oath of Allegeance (which is how tendered to vs of his Cleargie of this Diocesse) to distinguish betwixt his Israelites and his Ephraimites, betweene his faithfull, louing,
& of his hopeful posterity, hath with the most honourable Parliament devised a Shibboleth, even this oath of Allegiance (which is how tendered to us of his Clergy of this Diocese) to distinguish betwixt his Israelites and his Ephraimites, between his faithful, loving,
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But concerning the power of Secular Princes, by this Paul the fift, and his vsurping Predecessors strangely restrained to make their peace with S. Paul, they doe thus vnderstand my Text; They that resist ;
But Concerning the power of Secular Princes, by this Paul the fift, and his usurping Predecessors strangely restrained to make their peace with S. Paul, they do thus understand my Text; They that resist;
and death of a sowle malefactor of their Cleargie, and the Pope (if he had been strong enough to reuenge such a quarrell) would haue made it knowne much better.
and death of a soul Malefactor of their Clergy, and the Pope (if he had been strong enough to revenge such a quarrel) would have made it known much better.
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Therefore it concerneth his most excellent Maiesty, to vnderstand how his Cleargie affect his gouernement, and what subiection and Allegeance they will performe to him:
Therefore it concerns his most excellent Majesty, to understand how his Clergy affect his government, and what subjection and Allegiance they will perform to him:
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And heerein wee haue our high Priest for an example, of whom S. Bernard saith, Conditor Caesaris non cunctatus est reddere censum Caesari, exemplum enim dedit vobis, vt & vos ita faciatis.
And herein we have our high Priest for an Exampl, of whom S. Bernard Says, Conditor Caesaris non cunctatus est reddere censum Caesari, exemplum enim dedit vobis, vt & vos ita faciatis.
why the Apostle in an Epistle to the Brethren in Antiochia, Syria, and Cilicia, Acts 15.29 doth only admonish them to abstaine from things sacrificed to Idoles, from the strangled,
why the Apostle in an Epistle to the Brothers in Antiochia, Syria, and Cilicia, Acts 15.29 does only admonish them to abstain from things sacrificed to Idols, from the strangled,
and from bloud, not adding any prohibition of adulterie, murther, theft, &c. Superfluum videbatur, ea diuina lege prohibere, quae sufficienter humana lege plectuntur :
and from blood, not adding any prohibition of adultery, murder, theft, etc. Superfluum Videbatur, ea Divine lege prohibere, Quae sufficienter Humana lege plectuntur:
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Nisi forte (quemadmodum nonnulli eorum sane imperitissimi intelligere solent) de honoribus Ecclesiasticis dictum esse velint, vt gladius intelligatur vindicta spiritualis: cùm prouidentissimus Apostolus satis aperiat;
Nisi forte (quemadmodum Nonnulli Their sane imperitissimi intelligere solent) de honoribus Ecclesiasticis dictum esse velint, vt gladius intelligatur Vindictae spiritualis: cùm prouidentissimus Apostles satis aperiat;
Vnlesse perchance (as some most foolishly are wont to interprete these words) they would vnderstand Saint Paul, as speaking of Ecclesiasticall powers, that by the Sword is meant Excommunication:
Unless perchance (as Some most foolishly Are wont to interpret these words) they would understand Saint Paul, as speaking of Ecclesiastical Powers, that by the Sword is meant Excommunication:
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whereas the Apostle wisely prouided, to preuent any such interpretation, and expresseth himselfe plainely, when hee sayth, For this cause pay you tribute, and Tribute is not due but to Secular powers.
whereas the Apostle wisely provided, to prevent any such Interpretation, and Expresses himself plainly, when he say, For this cause pay you tribute, and Tribute is not due but to Secular Powers.
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such power had that Christian Emperour to decree in matters concerning the Church, and Gregorie then Bishoppe of Rome, grieued at this constitution of the Emperor, did not conuent the Emperour to his Consistorie, drew not out against him the sword of Excommunication, did not menace him with interdiction, depriuation,
such power had that Christian Emperor to Decree in matters Concerning the Church, and Gregory then Bishop of Room, grieved At this constitution of the Emperor, did not convent the Emperor to his Consistory, drew not out against him the sword of Excommunication, did not menace him with interdiction, deprivation,
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or any other shew of Papall iurisdiction, but as an humble and duetifull subiect, addressed to him his earnest petition, by an Epistle, wherein he pleadeth for the Church,
or any other show of Papal jurisdiction, but as an humble and dutiful Subject, addressed to him his earnest petition, by an Epistle, wherein he pleads for the Church,
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And to make his suite more possible, he wrote an earnest Letter to Theodorus the Emperours Physician, to intreate him, who might best chuse an opportune time, to sollicite this request, in which he complayneth, saying;
And to make his suit more possible, he wrote an earnest letter to Theodorus the emperors physician, to entreat him, who might best choose an opportune time, to solicit this request, in which he Complaineth, saying;
Epist. 64. Valde mihi durum videtur, vt ab eius seruitio milites prohibeat, qui dominari illum, non solum militibus, sed etiam Sacerdotibus concessit.
Epistle 64. Valde mihi durum videtur, vt ab eius seruitio Militias prohibeat, qui Dominari Ilum, non solum militibus, sed etiam Sacerdotibus concessit.
but Priests also, should restraine Souldiers from doing seruice to that GOD: So making Theodorus his competitor to the Emperour, for repeale of that Law.
but Priests also, should restrain Soldiers from doing service to that GOD: So making Theodorus his competitor to the Emperor, for repeal of that Law.
And to Mauritius the Emperour, whose loue to him and the Church could haue affoorded him so honorable a title, he said, whosoeuer assumeth to himselfe,
And to Mauritius the Emperor, whose love to him and the Church could have afforded him so honourable a title, he said, whosoever assumeth to himself,
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for when in respect of the Empire seated at Rome, the chamber of that great Monarchie, there was giuen the first place in Councels to the Bishop of Rome :
for when in respect of the Empire seated At Room, the chamber of that great Monarchy, there was given the First place in Counsels to the Bishop of Room:
not Bishops, not Popes, and Prelates, Esay 49.23. Two proofes let mee but name, because we haue them fully pressed by most learned and iudicious Diuines, which expresse the power of Princes ouer the Church.
not Bishops, not Popes, and Prelates, Isaiah 49.23. Two proofs let me but name, Because we have them Fully pressed by most learned and judicious Divines, which express the power of Princes over the Church.
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Constantine was the first who deuised to assemble generall Counsells, but the power heereof was by GOD himselfe giuen to Moses, to whom hee committed the making and vsing of the two siluer Trumpets,
Constantine was the First who devised to assemble general Counsels, but the power hereof was by GOD himself given to Moses, to whom he committed the making and using of the two silver Trumpets,
More, Socrates reporteth libr. 5. cap. 10. That many Bishops differing in iudgement, concerning the Doctrine of the Trinitie, Theodosius the Emperour conuented them before himselfe, hee tooke the seuerall Coppies of their Doctrines;
More, Socrates Reporteth Libr. 5. cap. 10. That many Bishops differing in judgement, Concerning the Doctrine of the Trinity, Theodosius the Emperor Convicted them before himself, he took the several Copies of their Doctrines;
the law of Appeales in our Land, when Popery passed for true religion, in the reigne of King Henry the second, had this Processe, from the Archdeacon, to the Bishop of the Diocesse, from the Bishop of the Diocesse to the Archbishoppe of the Prouince,
the law of appeals in our Land, when Popery passed for true Religion, in the Reign of King Henry the second, had this Process, from the Archdeacon, to the Bishop of the Diocese, from the Bishop of the Diocese to the Archbishop of the Province,
They that resist (euen of the Cleargie) shall receiue vnto themselues damnation. They resist this power, who refuse this Oath of Loyaltie to his most excellent Maiestie,
They that resist (even of the Clergy) shall receive unto themselves damnation. They resist this power, who refuse this Oath of Loyalty to his most excellent Majesty,
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as all Popish Recusants do, who set vp a demy-god, as Bellarmine his Parasite fawneth, and faineth, De Pontif. 5.6. qui potest mutare, conferre, & auferre principibus regna :
as all Popish Recusants do, who Set up a demigod, as Bellarmine his Parasite fawns, and feigneth, De Pontiff 5.6. qui potest mutare, confer, & Auferre principibus regna:
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hee onely deuiseth to know sheepe from goates, loyall subiects from hereticall rebells; he is the Image of that King of whom wee reade, Matt. 21.5. Ecce, rextuus venit tibi mansuetus:
he only devises to know sheep from Goats, loyal Subjects from heretical rebels; he is the Image of that King of whom we read, Matt. 21.5. Ecce, rextuus venit tibi Mansuetus:
How many Princes of the earth would haue put vp such an attempt as the Gun-powder treason was, with such patience? Might not Christian Princes haue thought his anger iust,
How many Princes of the earth would have put up such an attempt as the Gunpowder treason was, with such patience? Might not Christian Princes have Thought his anger just,
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and it had beene no more then the equitie of my Text, for they that resist must receiue iudgement heere, by iust Magistrates, who beare not the Sword in vaine, and heereafter damnation, by the Sentence of the great Iudge of Quicke and Dead.
and it had been no more then the equity of my Text, for they that resist must receive judgement Here, by just Magistrates, who bear not the Sword in vain, and hereafter damnation, by the Sentence of the great Judge of Quick and Dead.
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And God gaue a fearefull example hereof in the rebellion of Corah. The reason is giuen by the Almightie himselfe in this case of opposition to soueraigne dominion,
And God gave a fearful Exampl hereof in the rebellion of Corah. The reason is given by the Almighty himself in this case of opposition to sovereign dominion,
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Therefore the vsurping pride of Rome, struggling and wrastling with the Holy one of Israel for the Scepter of Regiment, may now looke, that the censure of Saint Gregorie the Great then Bishop, giuen vpon the Patriarch of Constantinoples ambition of the name of Oecumenicall, may turne into a prophesie of these times,
Therefore the usurping pride of Room, struggling and wrestling with the Holy one of Israel for the Sceptre of Regiment, may now look, that the censure of Saint Gregory the Great then Bishop, given upon the Patriarch of Constantinoples ambition of the name of Ecumenical, may turn into a prophesy of these times,
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Saint Augustine vpon that place saith, Nec capita, sed caput quando eo peruenturi sunt, vt etiam illud caput habeant, quod extollitur super omne quod dicitur Deus,
Saint Augustine upon that place Says, Nec capita, sed caput quando eo peruenturi sunt, vt etiam illud caput habeant, quod extollitur super omne quod dicitur Deus,
that is, he saith not their heads, but they shall lift vp the head, seeing they shall come to that passe, that they shall haue that head which is lifted vp aboue all that is called God,
that is, he Says not their Heads, but they shall lift up the head, seeing they shall come to that pass, that they shall have that head which is lifted up above all that is called God,
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Let mee therfore addresse my speech to you my reuerend Brethren, in the holy Ministery of the word of God, to stirre you vp, not onely to expresse and approoue your owne vndoubted loyalty to your Soueraigne, by your oath publiquely giuen for the same,
Let me Therefore address my speech to you my reverend Brothers, in the holy Ministry of the word of God, to stir you up, not only to express and approve your own undoubted loyalty to your Sovereign, by your oath publicly given for the same,
He hath Iustice like the Deputy of of the most High, to punish them that are obstinate, hee hath mercy like the Sonne of God, to manage Iustice, with moderation,
He hath justice like the Deputy of of the most High, to Punish them that Are obstinate, he hath mercy like the Son of God, to manage justice, with moderation,
And his search tending to the detection of Gods enemies, I wish my Text written by the finger of Gods spirit, in the royall heart and hand of our most gracious Lord the King, that all his faithfull subiects may reade it in his practise;
And his search tending to the detection of God's enemies, I wish my Text written by the finger of God's Spirit, in the royal heart and hand of our most gracious Lord the King, that all his faithful Subjects may read it in his practice;
For, what greater discouragement to our Ministery, then this, to see the bold freedome of recusant Papists, daring to affront our Church, to impugne our doctrine, to despise our Bishops, to scorne our Ministery, and to pronounce;
For, what greater discouragement to our Ministry, then this, to see the bold freedom of recusant Papists, daring to affront our Church, to impugn our Doctrine, to despise our Bishops, to scorn our Ministry, and to pronounce;
God himselfe hath written a law against such, in their bloud, and let Gods subordinate Deputies on earth from the King that sitteth vpon the throne, to the lowest Magistrate trusted with the Sword of Iustice, lay to heart the speech of God by his Prophet to Ahab, 1. Reg. 20.42. Because thou hast let goe out of thy hand, a man whom I appointed to die, thy life shall goe for his life.
God himself hath written a law against such, in their blood, and let God's subordinate Deputies on earth from the King that Sitteth upon the throne, to the lowest Magistrate trusted with the Sword of justice, lay to heart the speech of God by his Prophet to Ahab, 1. Reg. 20.42. Because thou hast let go out of thy hand, a man whom I appointed to die, thy life shall go for his life.
Let this sentence fall vpon the Kings enemies, and rather then one haire should fall from the head of the Lords annoynted for his remissenes herein to those whom God hath appoynted to die:
Let this sentence fallen upon the Kings enemies, and rather then one hair should fallen from the head of the lords anointed for his remissness herein to those whom God hath appointed to die:
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VVhat their mercy is, the day shall declare it, the fift of Nouember shall declare it to posteritie, their vault, their powder, their barres of yron, their logges,
What their mercy is, the day shall declare it, the fift of November shall declare it to posterity, their vault, their powder, their bars of iron, their logs,
for his sinne is resistance to Gods ordinance, which is flatte Theomachie. Let vs all therefore be instant and earnest in the maintenance of this truth:
for his sin is resistance to God's Ordinance, which is flat Theomachy. Let us all Therefore be instant and earnest in the maintenance of this truth:
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our tepidity and luke-warmenesse in religion maketh vs iustly tataxed to resemble the church of Laodicea, which is threatned to be cast out of Gods mouth.
our tepidity and lukewarmness in Religion makes us justly tataxed to resemble the Church of Laodicea, which is threatened to be cast out of God's Mouth.
