The fisher-man A sermon preached at a synode held at Southwell in Nottinghamshire. Shewing 1. The necessitie of calling and gifts enabling in a minister. 2. The danger intruders are in. 3. Whose fault it is that such are in the Church. 4. A good life requisite in all that professe Christianitie, but especially in ministers. 5. Wisedome and learning absolutely necessary in preachers. 6. Vnlearned & frothy preaching doth much hurt. 7. Gods worke goeth best forward when his workmen agree well amongst themselues. 8. Contempt of Gods ministers shall not be vnpunished. With other points of moment. By Ierom Phillips Bachelour in Diuinitie.
The next thing, is his calling of others to the same worke of preaching. He calleth here two paire of brethren; Simon and Andrew his brother; Iames and Iohn his brother.
The next thing, is his calling of Others to the same work of preaching. He calls Here two pair of brothers; Simon and Andrew his brother; James and John his brother.
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if you aske them, whence they came thither? if they will answer truly, they must say as Satan did, From compassing the earth, and from walking to and fro in it, as wanderers that could neuer settle in any good course of liuing;
if you ask them, whence they Come thither? if they will answer truly, they must say as Satan did, From compassing the earth, and from walking to and from in it, as wanderers that could never settle in any good course of living;
for their paines, and therefore are faine to say (as it was Gods curie vpon Elies wicked sons) Appoint me, I pray thee, to one of the Priests offices, that I may eate a morsell of bread.
for their pains, and Therefore Are feign to say (as it was God's curry upon Ely's wicked Sons) Appoint me, I pray thee, to one of the Priests Offices, that I may eat a morsel of bred.
They that are driuen to this Calling for bread onely, and haue no other testimony of an inward calling, nisi quod inanitate intestina murmurant, for the most part they will transgresse for bread in the execution of their offices, & frusto panis conduci possunt, vel vri taceant, vel vti loquantur;
They that Are driven to this Calling for bred only, and have no other testimony of an inward calling, nisi quod inanitate intestina murmurant, for the most part they will transgress for bred in the execution of their Offices, & frusto Paris conduci possunt, vel Uri taceant, vel vti loquantur;
and feele the weight of the burden that is on their shoulders, and how vnable they are to beare it, they wil thē come in, fulfilling the prophecie of Zacharie, and say, I am no Prophet, but an husbandman:
and feel the weight of the burden that is on their shoulders, and how unable they Are to bear it, they will them come in, fulfilling the prophecy of Zacharias, and say, I am no Prophet, but an husbandman:
though they sit vpon pinnacles of the Temple, yet if they consider that the Tempter set them there, to cast them downe headlong, to breake their necks, they will be glad to get downe the fairest way.
though they fit upon pinnacles of the Temple, yet if they Consider that the Tempter Set them there, to cast them down headlong, to break their necks, they will be glad to get down the Fairest Way.
If you aske the cause, why in a well gouerned Church such Locusts can so swarme? One is, sacrilegious Patrons giue their liuings vpon such dishonest termes, that no man of gifts or grace can accept of them;
If you ask the cause, why in a well governed Church such Locusts can so swarm? One is, sacrilegious Patrons give their livings upon such dishonest terms, that no man of Gifts or grace can accept of them;
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and if any that haue power to ordaine, admit such wittingly and willingly, it will be heauie for him to answer for it before the great Bishop of our soules.
and if any that have power to ordain, admit such wittingly and willingly, it will be heavy for him to answer for it before the great Bishop of our Souls.
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But to speake truly in the iust defence of those reuerend Fathers (quos vtinam omnes possem liberare) the cause for the most part is amongst our selues:
But to speak truly in the just defence of those reverend Father's (quos vtinam omnes possem Liberate) the cause for the most part is among our selves:
Et hinc illae lachrimae. They that thus commend vnworthy ones to the worke of the ministery, let them consider (though they be no Bishops) whether in so doing they haue not transgressed the Apostles precept, Ne cui cito manus imponas, Lay hands suddenly vpon no man,
Et hinc Those lachrimae. They that thus commend unworthy ones to the work of the Ministry, let them Consider (though they be no Bishops) whither in so doing they have not transgressed the Apostles precept, Ne cui Quick manus imponas, Lay hands suddenly upon no man,
being called to be Disciples, straightwayes they run to the Apostolik function; contrary to the Apostles precept, Neophitus ne sit, Let him not be a yong Scholler.
being called to be Disciples, straightways they run to the Apostolic function; contrary to the Apostles precept, Neophitus ne sit, Let him not be a young Scholar.
Before yeares and experience, reading and other helps bring them to maturitie of iudgement, they take vpon them to diuide the word of God to his people.
Before Years and experience, reading and other helps bring them to maturity of judgement, they take upon them to divide the word of God to his people.
Let it be granted that these be (some of them) of the Tribe of Leui (I meane yong men trained vp in the Schooles for the Ministery) yet for their forwardnesse it may be said of them truly,
Let it be granted that these be (Some of them) of the Tribe of Levi (I mean young men trained up in the Schools for the Ministry) yet for their forwardness it may be said of them truly,
as the factious company to Moses mutinously, You take too much vpon you, yee sonnes of Leui. Vnder the Law the Leuites had their appointed times for their ages, before which they might haue no admittance to the seruice in the Tabernacle,
as the factious company to Moses Mutinously, You take too much upon you, ye Sons of Levi Under the Law the Levites had their appointed times for their ages, before which they might have no admittance to the service in the Tabernacle,
When the yong sonnes of the Prophets shall be set to gather herbes to make pottage for the food of Gods houshold, they may happely in stead of wholesome pot-herbes, bring in Colloquintida; that when the broth is serued in, they that taste of it, may say, Mors in olla, O man of God, death is in the pot.
When the young Sons of the prophets shall be Set to gather herbs to make pottage for the food of God's household, they may happily in stead of wholesome potherbs, bring in Colloquintida; that when the broth is served in, they that taste of it, may say, Mors in olla, Oh man of God, death is in the pot.
though they haue not many yeares: but it is not common, it is not ordinary. Et da mihi talem Timotheum, saith Bernard, & ego illum cibabo auro & potabo balsamo.
though they have not many Years: but it is not Common, it is not ordinary. Et da mihi talem Timothy, Says Bernard, & ego Ilum cibabo auro & potabo balsamo.
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And this first step you (beloued, of the Laitie) must tread with vs. For though to follow Christ, be here propounded as the first staire to the office of preaching the word;
And this First step you (Beloved, of the Laity) must tread with us For though to follow christ, be Here propounded as the First stair to the office of preaching the word;
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as deare children, and walke in loue, euen as Christ hath loued vs, &c. No sheep in Christs fold is barren of good works, They all go vp from the washing, euery one hath twins, and none is barren amongst them.
as deer children, and walk in love, even as christ hath loved us, etc. No sheep in Christ fold is barren of good works, They all go up from the washing, every one hath twins, and none is barren among them.
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for faith without workes, saith Saint Iames, is a dead faith. A sound Religion makes the professors thereof trees of righteousnesse, saith the Prophet;
for faith without works, Says Saint James, is a dead faith. A found Religion makes the professors thereof trees of righteousness, Says the Prophet;
Iustifying faith and a good conscience are inseparable companions, and say one to another as Ruth said to Naomi, Where thou dwellest, there will I dwell;
Justifying faith and a good conscience Are inseparable Sodales, and say one to Another as Ruth said to Naomi, Where thou dwellest, there will I dwell;
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and men loue darknesse more then light, because their deeds are euill. The former age indeed was as Leah, bleare-eyd, yet fruitfull in many commendable workes:
and men love darkness more then Light, Because their Deeds Are evil. The former age indeed was as Leah, bleare-eyd, yet fruitful in many commendable works:
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our age as Rachel, quicke sighted, and beautifull to the eye, but barren: we are fruitfull indeed in professed religion, but fruitlesse of the true practise of pietie.
our age as Rachel, quick sighted, and beautiful to the eye, but barren: we Are fruitful indeed in professed Religion, but fruitless of the true practice of piety.
The more glorious you are in your profession, if your actions be not answerable, the more do you wrong the Church wherein you stand, and wound your owne soules.
The more glorious you Are in your profession, if your actions be not answerable, the more do you wrong the Church wherein you stand, and wound your own Souls.
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starres we are in this life, and shall be starres in heauen too, if we fulfill our Ministery effectually: Dan. 12.3. They that turne many to righteousnesse, shall shine as starres in the firmament for euermore.
Stars we Are in this life, and shall be Stars in heaven too, if we fulfil our Ministry effectually: Dan. 12.3. They that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as Stars in the firmament for evermore.
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Canst thou restraine the sweet influence of the Pliades, or loose the bands of Orion, saith almightie God to Iob. As the Philosophers define, Stella est densior pars sui orbis, a starre is a massier part of his orbe:
Canst thou restrain the sweet influence of the Pliades, or lose the bans of Orion, Says almighty God to Job As the Philosophers define, Stella est densior pars sui Orbis, a star is a massier part of his orb:
He ought to be so conspicuous for Gods graces eminent in him, that it may be said of him as of the man whom God did chuse to be the first King ouer his people Israel: Videte virum quem elegit Dominus:
He ought to be so conspicuous for God's graces eminent in him, that it may be said of him as of the man whom God did choose to be the First King over his people Israel: Videte virum Whom elegit Dominus:
and how cleane must he be himselfe, that should be a mote-finder in other mens liues? We may not go with beames in our owne eyes, to pull out motes out of our brothers eyes:
and how clean must he be himself, that should be a mote-finder in other men's lives? We may not go with beams in our own eyes, to pull out motes out of our Brother's eyes:
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For such is the peruersnesse of people, (I may well call it peruersnesse in them) they will not be taught by their doctrines whose liues teach not too;
For such is the perverseness of people, (I may well call it perverseness in them) they will not be taught by their doctrines whose lives teach not too;
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for marke it, and it is obserued by Chrysostome, that vnder the Law there was as much sacrifice to be offered for the sinne of the Priest, as for the whole multitude;
for mark it, and it is observed by Chrysostom, that under the Law there was as much sacrifice to be offered for the sin of the Priest, as for the Whole multitude;
to signifie, that for the dignity of his place, and for the common mischiefe ensuing vpon his fall by example, his sin weighed as much as the sinne of all the people.
to signify, that for the dignity of his place, and for the Common mischief ensuing upon his fallen by Exampl, his since weighed as much as the sin of all the people.
And the Priests daughter that did not intermeddle in the Priests office, yet in regard of her descent and family she comes of, her sinne was much more hainous then the same sinne in another woman:
And the Priests daughter that did not intermeddle in the Priests office, yet in regard of her descent and family she comes of, her sin was much more heinous then the same sin in Another woman:
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Thus by the name of Fisher-man, we haue commended vnto vs these foure qualities in Gods fisher-men, Skilfulnesse, Painfulnesse, Concord, and Dignitie. First for Skilfulnesse.
Thus by the name of Fisherman, we have commended unto us these foure qualities in God's fishermen, Skilfulness, Painfulness, Concord, and Dignity. First for Skilfulness.
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Since our fishing is not for transitory things, but for gaining of soules to God, it behoueth vs to vse our best skill for the effecting of so great a worke:
Since our fishing is not for transitory things, but for gaining of Souls to God, it behooves us to use our best skill for the effecting of so great a work:
Gods fisher-men here by the like metaphors are called Gods builders, 1. Cor. 3. In the building of the materiall Temple, there must not be a stone layed, nor scarce a pin driuen but by diuine art taught of God.
God's fishermen Here by the like metaphors Are called God's Builders, 1. Cor. 3. In the building of the material Temple, there must not be a stone laid, nor scarce a pin driven but by divine art taught of God.
It is intollerable and impious boldnesse, that euery vnskilfull know-little shall presume at his pleasure to diuide the sacred word of God, the holy Gospell to Gods people,
It is intolerable and impious boldness, that every unskilful know-little shall presume At his pleasure to divide the sacred word of God, the holy Gospel to God's people,
Let therefore euery faithfull Pastor draw this water; but euery one with his owne pitcher. If any haue not a pitcher, or but a broken pitcher, how should he draw.
Let Therefore every faithful Pastor draw this water; but every one with his own pitcher. If any have not a pitcher, or but a broken pitcher, how should he draw.
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Many to auoide the imputation of dumbe dogs in the Church, breake silence, and become Preachers, sometimes (through ignorance) of vnsound doctrine, many times of vnsauory, that worketh nothing either to the information of the iudgement,
Many to avoid the imputation of dumb Dogs in the Church, break silence, and become Preachers, sometime (through ignorance) of unsound Doctrine, many times of unsavoury, that works nothing either to the information of the judgement,
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Some of these, though but meanly qualified, yet if in humilitie they would take notice of the meannesse of their gifts, they might be more profitable in more silence:
some of these, though but meanly qualified, yet if in humility they would take notice of the meanness of their Gifts, they might be more profitable in more silence:
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but whilest they thinke to cleare themselues of insufficiencie and of idlenesse by their often preaching, they are faine for want of matter, to fill vp their houres with vaine tautalogies and idle discourses, that the meanest of their auditory can discerne their barrennesse,
but whilst they think to clear themselves of insufficiency and of idleness by their often preaching, they Are feign for want of matter, to fill up their hours with vain tautalogies and idle discourses, that the Meanest of their auditory can discern their Barrenness,
When the people of Rome heard that the fields belonging to some of their Colonies waxed barren, their aduice was (as Plinie recordeth) that the Husband-men should melius arare, & minus serere, plough better, and sow lesse:
When the people of Rome herd that the fields belonging to Some of their Colonies waxed barren, their Advice was (as Pliny recordeth) that the Husbandmen should Better arare, & minus serere, plough better, and sow less:
so when Gods field waxeth barren, and the people profit not by preaching of the word, by reason of a negligent kind of preaching, I hope it wil not be counted vngodly counsell to such as cannot speake often,
so when God's field Waxes barren, and the people profit not by preaching of the word, by reason of a negligent kind of preaching, I hope it will not be counted ungodly counsel to such as cannot speak often,
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If they haue fished all night and caught nothing, it were not amisse that they should sit downe a while vpon the shore and mend their nets, afterwards with Gods blessing they may fish with better successe.
If they have fished all night and caught nothing, it were not amiss that they should fit down a while upon the shore and mend their nets, afterwards with God's blessing they may Fish with better success.
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But to those that are able to be frequent, the counsell of the King and Preacher is to be followed, Eccles. 11.6. In the morning sow thy seed, and in the euening let not thy hand cease:
But to those that Are able to be frequent, the counsel of the King and Preacher is to be followed, Eccles. 11.6. In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening let not thy hand cease:
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this was the Prophet Isaies gift, Isa. 50.4. The Lord hath giuen me the tongue of the learned, that I should know to minister a word in due season to him that is weary.
this was the Prophet Isaiah gift, Isaiah 50.4. The Lord hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know to minister a word in due season to him that is weary.
Again, he must sometimes be a Barnabas, that is, the sonne of consolation, to comfort with the sweet promises of the Gospell those that feele the weight and burden of their sinnes.
Again, he must sometime be a Barnabas, that is, the son of consolation, to Comfort with the sweet promises of the Gospel those that feel the weight and burden of their Sins.
if it haue the least sauour of ill wil and reuenge, it marres all. The very matter of reprehension hath in it a certaine kind of harshnesse and bitternesse;
if it have the least savour of ill will and revenge, it mars all. The very matter of reprehension hath in it a certain kind of harshness and bitterness;
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Wilt thou kill me as thou didst the Egyptian yesterday? There is in this a Christian art to be vsed, Vt secantem gladium sentiat aeger antequam cernit, saith Bernard, that the soule-ficke man may gulpe downe his physicke before he is aware,
Wilt thou kill me as thou didst the Egyptian yesterday? There is in this a Christian art to be used, Vt secantem Gladium sentiat aeger antequam cernit, Says Bernard, that the soule-ficke man may gulp down his physic before he is aware,
Is there for them no balme in Gilead? Must they be alwayes serued in with butter in a lordly dish to their owne confusion? No, they must be admonished too,
Is there for them no balm in Gilead? Must they be always served in with butter in a lordly dish to their own confusion? No, they must be admonished too,
Nihil est in rectore periculosius quam vana humilitas ad correptionem erga superbos protervos { que } subditos, saith Ierom, It is dangerous humilitie to be afraid to speake in Gods cause,
Nihil est in rectore periculosius quam Vana humilitas ad correptionem Erga Superbos protervos { que } Subject, Says Jerom, It is dangerous humility to be afraid to speak in God's cause,
Impostoris est non probi viri stupidos & ignaros quaerere auditores quos possit fallere, saith Peter Martyr. Some there are that presuming vpon their owne extemporall facultie,
Impostors est non probi viri stupidos & ignaros quaerere auditores quos possit fallere, Says Peter Martyr. some there Are that presuming upon their own extemporal faculty,
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and their peoples simplicitie, bid faire for that curse that almightie God denounceth against those that do the worke of the Lord negligently, Ier. 48.10. In the 34 of Ezekiel, amongst many other curses which almightie God threatneth against idle Pastors, this is one, that they shall be depriued of their gifts.
and their peoples simplicity, bid fair for that curse that almighty God Denounceth against those that do the work of the Lord negligently, Jeremiah 48.10. In the 34 of Ezekielem, among many other curses which almighty God threatens against idle Pastors, this is one, that they shall be deprived of their Gifts.
The world is in mans heart, saith Salomon. The mind in this may be compared to a Mill, which if the wind carry about emptie, it setteth it selfe on fire:
The world is in men heart, Says Solomon. The mind in this may be compared to a Mill, which if the wind carry about empty, it sets it self on fire:
but must rather be enioyned silence, haue now leisure enough to vse their tongues and their pens for railing and raising vp tumults against the Church.
but must rather be enjoined silence, have now leisure enough to use their tongues and their pens for railing and raising up tumults against the Church.
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For as the fishers in the Sea being to lay their nets, if they stirre and trouble the waters, they frustrate their worke, that they can catch no fishes:
For as the Fishers in the Sea being to lay their nets, if they stir and trouble the waters, they frustrate their work, that they can catch no Fish:
Therefore our Sauiour Christ here makes choice of such as the bond of nature firmly bindes to concord and amitie, brethren and kinsfolks, Simon and Andrew his brother, Iames and Iohn his brother.
Therefore our Saviour christ Here makes choice of such as the bound of nature firmly binds to concord and amity, brothers and kinsfolks, Simon and Andrew his brother, James and John his brother.
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If Peter deserued to be reprehended for drawing vpon Malchus, what reprehension thinke you had he bin worthy of, had he drawne vpon any of his felowes?
If Peter deserved to be reprehended for drawing upon Malchus, what reprehension think you had he been worthy of, had he drawn upon any of his Fellows?
The reuerend Fathers of the Church guide the sterne of Gods ship, they are set ouer Gods Church Praesunt vt prosint. If the Church be a ship floting vpon the seas, they are the pilots;
The reverend Father's of the Church guide the stern of God's ship, they Are Set over God's Church Praesunt vt prosint. If the Church be a ship floating upon the Seas, they Are the Pilots;
if she be a flocke wandring vpon the mountaines, they are the Pastors, they rule the sheep of Gods pasture, they rule non tanquam suas, sed tanquam Christi oues, not as Lords of Gods heritage,
if she be a flock wandering upon the Mountains, they Are the Pastors, they Rule the sheep of God's pasture, they Rule non tanquam suas, sed tanquam Christ oues, not as lords of God's heritage,
They wil always know to put a difference betwixt the iarres of brethren (which may sometimes fall out in the best gouerned families) and the warres that are raised by enemies,
They will always know to put a difference betwixt the jars of brothers (which may sometime fallen out in the best governed families) and the wars that Are raised by enemies,
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he takes vp the matter with a friendly checke, Sirs (saith he) ye are brethren, why then do you wrong one to another? But when the strife was betwixt a brother and an enemy,
he Takes up the matter with a friendly check, Sirs (Says he) you Are brothers, why then do you wrong one to Another? But when the strife was betwixt a brother and an enemy,
or rather (as the maner of some is) no ceremonie against lawfull and profitable ceremonies, what do we else but breake downe the walls of Ierusalem? we cause our friends to be sad, and our enemies to reioyce.
or rather (as the manner of Some is) no ceremony against lawful and profitable ceremonies, what do we Else but break down the walls of Ierusalem? we cause our Friends to be sad, and our enemies to rejoice.
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It was the argument of Dion to his contentious souldiers, pointing to the Castle of their enemies, Sirs (saith he) your enemies see your mutinous behauiour.
It was the argument of Dion to his contentious Soldiers, pointing to the Castle of their enemies, Sirs (Says he) your enemies see your mutinous behaviour.
In these differences and such like, some vse such bitternesse and vehemencie, that they dare call for fire from heauen to consume their brethren that are contrary minded, Tantaene animis coelestibus irae, should heauenly minds be so reuengefull? Do they well know of what spirit they are of? is this heauenly zeale? is this fire kindled at Gods altar? is this wisedome from aboue? no, Saint Iames tels vs, that the wisedome that is from aboue, is first pure,
In these differences and such like, Some use such bitterness and vehemency, that they Dare call for fire from heaven to consume their brothers that Are contrary minded, Tantaene animis coelestibus irae, should heavenly minds be so revengeful? Do they well know of what Spirit they Are of? is this heavenly zeal? is this fire kindled At God's altar? is this Wisdom from above? no, Saint James tells us, that the Wisdom that is from above, is First pure,
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then peaceable, gentle, easie to be intreated, Iam. 3.17. Where there are such seditions, there is no other wisdome, but earthly, sensuall and diuellish.
then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, Iam. 3.17. Where there Are such seditions, there is no other Wisdom, but earthly, sensual and devilish.
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afterwards (for mans frailtie) the perpetuall office was committed to men, but those men to be stiled with the title of Angels. Though we be but earthen vessels,
afterwards (for men frailty) the perpetual office was committed to men, but those men to be styled with the title of Angels. Though we be but earthen vessels,