For they professed themselues, To abhorre Idols, and Idole seruice, and yet fostred a great Idole in their hearts, by committing Sacrilege, thereby robbing God of his due honour,
For they professed themselves, To abhor Idols, and Idol service, and yet fostered a great Idol in their hearts, by committing Sacrilege, thereby robbing God of his due honour,
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And this they did in deede in the daies of PAVLL, not onelie by stealing of God his honour from him, by preferring their owne traditions aboue his holy commandements;
And this they did in deed in the days of PAUL, not only by stealing of God his honour from him, by preferring their own traditions above his holy Commandments;
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but also by their wicked and detestable auarice (which is a kinde of Idolatrie also) they abused Gods true worshipping, esteeming more of the golde of the Temple,
but also by their wicked and detestable avarice (which is a kind of Idolatry also) they abused God's true worshipping, esteeming more of the gold of the Temple,
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yea, this Idole of sacrilegious auarice, was so highlie honored amongst them, that the verie office of the chiefe Priestes was bought and sould for money.
yea, this Idol of sacrilegious avarice, was so highly honoured among them, that the very office of the chief Priests was bought and should for money.
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And with this there lacked not amongst them such Sacrilegious impietie, as is rebuked by the Prophet MALACHIE, in defrauding the Lorde and his Ministerie of his teindes and dewe offrings, appoynted for the intertainment of his seruice.
And with this there lacked not among them such Sacrilegious impiety, as is rebuked by the Prophet MALACHI, in defrauding the Lord and his Ministry of his Tithes and dew offerings, appointed for the entertainment of his service.
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seeing the same was, neuer more abundant at any time then in this corrupt age; and namelie in this Realme, notwithstanding the cleare light of the Gospell shining amongst vs:
seeing the same was, never more abundant At any time then in this corrupt age; and namely in this Realm, notwithstanding the clear Light of the Gospel shining among us:
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and stande for no admonitions to their accompte to acknowledge, let bee to amende that filthy fault, whereby the holie worde of God is slandered in their persones,
and stand for no admonitions to their accompt to acknowledge, let bee to amend that filthy fault, whereby the holy word of God is slandered in their Persons,
and they giue ouer-good occasion to Papistes to raile against the word of truth, who cry out and affirme, that many Princes, Noble-men, Earles and Barronnes,
and they give overgood occasion to Papists to rail against the word of truth, who cry out and affirm, that many Princes, Noblemen, Earls and Barronnes,
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and the very Heathen that haue decored, and in ignorance bestowed largely vpon their Idole seruice, shall stand vp to condemne the sacrilegeous impietie of these men in the latter day.
and the very Heathen that have decored, and in ignorance bestowed largely upon their Idol service, shall stand up to condemn the sacrilegious impiety of these men in the latter day.
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Then to enter in the deduction of this matter, I minde first (as the Lord wil assist mee) to declare how diuerslie the name of Sacrilege is taken by writers,
Then to enter in the deduction of this matter, I mind First (as the Lord will assist me) to declare how diversely the name of Sacrilege is taken by writers,
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And thirdly, in the laste sermon, to declare what punishment the law of God, and also the lawes of men haue appoynted for Sacrilegious persons, with rehearsall of ensamples of extraordinary punishments execute by God against such, aswell mentioned in the Scriptures,
And Thirdly, in the laste sermon, to declare what punishment the law of God, and also the laws of men have appointed for Sacrilegious Persons, with rehearsal of ensamples of extraordinary punishments execute by God against such, aswell mentioned in the Scriptures,
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as to abstract and greedely apply to their owne profite & particular vses, that which hes bene giuen of others of good zeale (euen in the time of ignorance) to vp-hold the seruice of God,
as to abstract and greedily apply to their own profit & particular uses, that which hes be given of Others of good zeal (even in the time of ignorance) to uphold the service of God,
For (because the crime properly called Sacrilege, is odious) commonly all haynous offences committed against publicke Lawes of God or man, are named Sacrilegious.
For (Because the crime properly called Sacrilege, is odious) commonly all heinous offences committed against public Laws of God or man, Are nam Sacrilegious.
Trueth it is, that commonly among the Gentiles (who ascribed all the Majestie and honour of their Gods vnto Idoles) the name of Sacrilege was appropriate to that which was robbed from their Idols,
Truth it is, that commonly among the Gentiles (who ascribed all the Majesty and honour of their God's unto Idols) the name of Sacrilege was Appropriate to that which was robbed from their Idols,
For besides things immediatly done against the honor & majestie of God (whereof I cease nowe to speake) I finde Sacrilege may be defined to comprehend & conteine vnder it also all robberie,
For beside things immediately done against the honour & majesty of God (whereof I cease now to speak) I find Sacrilege may be defined to comprehend & contain under it also all robbery,
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For it is not to be doubted but ACHAN, in the dayes of IOSVA, thiefteously medling with the excommunicate spoile of Iericho, committed thereby detestable Sacrilege,
For it is not to be doubted but ACHAN, in the days of JOSHUA, thiefteously meddling with the excommunicate spoil of Jericho, committed thereby detestable Sacrilege,
And in the New Testament, were not ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA, guilty of the sacrilege, defrauding and stealing from the Apostolicall Kirk, the just price of the fielde solde by them? Their suddane exterminion to death by the mouth of PETER, doth beare witnesse.
And in the New Testament, were not ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA, guilty of the sacrilege, defrauding and stealing from the Apostolical Kirk, the just price of the field sold by them? Their suddane exterminion to death by the Mouth of PETER, does bear witness.
or place wher it is ministred; but also generally, if any breake Gods holy law: and in special, whosoeuer of knowledge, toucheth or taketh things destinat to religious vses;
or place where it is ministered; but also generally, if any break God's holy law: and in special, whosoever of knowledge, touches or Takes things destinat to religious uses;
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and maketh no scruple to buy or sell, or with-draw the same any way, are said in these lawes to haue fallen in crimen laesae religionis, which is Sacrilege.
and makes no scruple to buy or fell, or withdraw the same any Way, Are said in these laws to have fallen in crimen laesae Religion, which is Sacrilege.
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or lande of inheritance, together with all the teinds of the landes and other things destinate for holy vses, are saide to bee most holy vnto the Lord:
or land of inheritance, together with all the teinds of the Lands and other things destinate for holy uses, Are said to be most holy unto the Lord:
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as is expressely conteined in the last Chapter of Leuiticus: And a little before it is said, nothing that any man doth dedicate vnto the Lorde of ought that he hath, be it man or beast,
as is expressly contained in the last Chapter of Leviticus: And a little before it is said, nothing that any man does dedicate unto the Lord of ought that he hath, be it man or beast,
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From the which kinde of Sacrilege, the Papistes of our daies cannot bee excused, who haue falsifyed the writings of the auncient Fathers exponing the Scriptures:
From the which kind of Sacrilege, the Papists of our days cannot be excused, who have falsified the writings of the ancient Father's exponing the Scriptures:
either by fathering vpō them such works as they neuer writ, or by adding, altering, or diminishing their sayings, to foster & mainteine corrupt doctrine:
either by fathering upon them such works as they never writ, or by adding, altering, or diminishing their sayings, to foster & maintain corrupt Doctrine:
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And namely, by that Treatise lately come to light, which they cal Index expurgatorius, wherin they note all such places as make against their superstition:
And namely, by that Treatise lately come to Light, which they call Index expurgatorius, wherein they note all such places as make against their Superstition:
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In this firste ranke also, are to be counted the Sacraments of Christ annexed to the worde, which in like manner haue bene corrupted by the Papistes, ministring them without doctrine,
In this First rank also, Are to be counted the Sacraments of christ annexed to the word, which in like manner have be corrupted by the Papists, ministering them without Doctrine,
Nexte, in the second order of Sacrilege, wee place the violence done to the Ministers of God, either in their bodies or in their office, who are called holy in respect of their function.
Next, in the second order of Sacrilege, we place the violence done to the Ministers of God, either in their bodies or in their office, who Are called holy in respect of their function.
For albeit al the faithful be called, the Saints or holy ones of the Lord, and who toucheth them, toucheth the apple of his eye, as the Prophete speaketh;
For albeit all the faithful be called, the Saints or holy ones of the Lord, and who touches them, touches the apple of his eye, as the Prophet speaks;
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So they that invade or huit thē in thei• … persons ▪ especially, for the holy 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 ▪ are culpable of great sacrilege ▪ 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 they be worthy of the titles of 〈 ◊ 〉 and ministers,
So they that invade or huit them in thei• … Persons ▪ especially, for the holy 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 ▪ Are culpable of great sacrilege ▪ 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 they be worthy of the titles of 〈 ◊ 〉 and Ministers,
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for maintenance thereof, such as are the Teindes, Landes, and possessiones appoynted for that vse. For although they of themselues in their owne nature may bee counted commoun and profane, like to others earthlie possessiones;
for maintenance thereof, such as Are the Tithes, Lands, and Possessions appointed for that use. For although they of themselves in their own nature may be counted Common and profane, like to Others earthly Possessions;
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yet it is alike, if we finde the equivalente thereof, as when medling with Holie or Excommunicate thinges, is called in Hebrew Hherem or spoyling of GOD,
yet it is alike, if we find the equivalente thereof, as when meddling with Holy or Excommunicate things, is called in Hebrew Hherem or spoiling of GOD,
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Also, to prooue it to be Sacrilege to take away holy things, al-be-it not out of an holy place or Sanctuarie, the ensamples before adduced sufficiently prooue.
Also, to prove it to be Sacrilege to take away holy things, albeit not out of an holy place or Sanctuary, the ensamples before adduced sufficiently prove.
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and taken away first by IOAS King of Israell, and thereafter invaded by HELIODORVS at commandement of king SELEVCVS, no man can say but both the on and the other were mooued with a sacrilegeous greede, to apply the same to their owne commoditie.
and taken away First by JOASH King of Israel, and thereafter invaded by HELIODORUS At Commandment of King SELEUCUS, no man can say but both the on and the other were moved with a sacrilegious greed, to apply the same to their own commodity.
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And to robbe any thing out of them, it will not in-rich the sacrilegious, vnlesse it bee some poore thiefe for necessitie, to rob a peece of a benke or window-bands, or such trifles.
And to rob any thing out of them, it will not enrich the sacrilegious, unless it be Some poor thief for necessity, to rob a piece of a benke or window-bands, or such trifles.
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Therefore it is the second kinde of Sacrilege that we haue to intreate of, concerning the rich sacrilegious thieues, who meddle not with small matters,
Therefore it is the second kind of Sacrilege that we have to entreat of, Concerning the rich sacrilegious thieves, who meddle not with small matters,
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And first this I gather for a good ground, vpō that which hath bin already spoken, that al they who appropriat to their own priuate vses, the patrimonie and rents of the Kirk, defrauding thereby,
And First this I gather for a good ground, upon that which hath been already spoken, that all they who appropriat to their own private uses, the patrimony and rends of the Kirk, defrauding thereby,
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And consequently, that there be mo sacrilegious in Scotland (considering the quantitie and reuenues thereof) then in any other countrie, that hath embraced the true light of the Gospell of Iesus Christ.
And consequently, that there be more sacrilegious in Scotland (considering the quantity and revenues thereof) then in any other country, that hath embraced the true Light of the Gospel of Iesus christ.
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wee may vnderstande and perceiue, as in the daies of PAVLL, when he wrote this Epistle, the Iewish people were ridde of externall Idolatrie, hauing their Temple purged frō the pollution of the Gentiles;
we may understand and perceive, as in the days of PAUL, when he wrote this Epistle, the Jewish people were rid of external Idolatry, having their Temple purged from the pollution of the Gentiles;
Whereas, (praise be to God) since the first reformaof religion amongst vs, the poore doctrine of the Gospel hath bene continued in ane estate, without anye substantiall poynte of errour, with discipline agreeing thereunto.
Whereas, (praise be to God) since the First reformaof Religion among us, the poor Doctrine of the Gospel hath be continued in ane estate, without any substantial point of error, with discipline agreeing thereunto.
yet they cease not, bur adde daylie more and more, aswell they of the nobilitie, as others following their ensample, to robbe, spoyle, buye, conquest & occupy the kirk-rents.
yet they cease not, burr add daily more and more, aswell they of the Nobilt, as Others following their ensample, to rob, spoil, buy, conquest & occupy the Kirk-rents.
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Herefore, if the Iewes might justly be accused by the Apostle, who being contented to haue a bare knowledge of the Law of God, liued no better then they that lacked a law:
Therefore, if the Iewes might justly be accused by the Apostle, who being contented to have a bore knowledge of the Law of God, lived no better then they that lacked a law:
In so farre, that they holde him a man of no accounte, hauing any power in these corrupted dayes, who hath not polluted his handes with some spoyle of the Kirk-goods.
In so Far, that they hold him a man of no account, having any power in these corrupted days, who hath not polluted his hands with Some spoil of the Church goods.
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And daylie inuente new practises and coloured titles of the law, to augment and foster the same, both in hearte and deede ▪ Notwithstanding that such deuourers of Christ his patrimonie are ▪ reckoned by the godly Fathers, to be murtherers of the poore:
And daily invent new practises and coloured titles of the law, to augment and foster the same, both in heart and deed ▪ Notwithstanding that such devourers of christ his patrimony Are ▪ reckoned by the godly Father's, to be murderers of the poor:
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And to this purpose, I will here cite certaine of the authorities of the auncientes, that it may bee knowne how odious this sinne of Sacrilege was in their eies.
And to this purpose, I will Here Cite certain of the authorities of the ancients, that it may be known how odious this sin of Sacrilege was in their eyes.
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AMEROSE likewise willeth, that the goods of the Kirke be giuen to the vse of the poore, rather then the sacrilegious enemie, to spoyle and carry the same away.
AMEROSE likewise wills, that the goods of the Kirk be given to the use of the poor, rather then the sacrilegious enemy, to spoil and carry the same away.
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& others mentioned in the decrees collected by GRATIAN) but for shortnes I remit them that list to reade of this matter, to the seuen & eight Cannons, of the councell called Gangrense, holden about the yeare of Christ. 324. Item, the Councel of Carthage -4. cap. 31. & 32. And of Antioche cap. 25. Item, the Councell called Agatheuse, holden about the 440. in diuerse Cānons thereof:
& Others mentioned in the decrees collected by GRATIAN) but for shortness I remit them that list to read of this matter, to the seuen & eight Cannons, of the council called Gangrense, held about the year of christ. 324. Item, the Council of Carthage -4. cap. 31. & 32. And of Antioch cap. 25. Item, the Council called Agatheuse, held about the 440. in diverse Camnons thereof:
But now to take vp this matter for the presente, it is expedient to declare howe this Idole of sacrilegious avarice first begouth to take roote amongst vs;
But now to take up this matter for the present, it is expedient to declare how this Idol of sacrilegious avarice First begouth to take root among us;
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Yet a great many, not onely of the raskall sorte, but sundry men of name and worldly reputation, joyned themselues with the congregation of the reformers, not so much for zeale of religion,
Yet a great many, not only of the rascal sort, but sundry men of name and worldly reputation, joined themselves with the congregation of the reformers, not so much for zeal of Religion,
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Not making difference betweene these places of Idolatrie, and many Parish-Kirks, where Gods word shuld haue bin preached in many parts where they resorted,
Not making difference between these places of Idolatry, and many Parish-Kirks, where God's word should have been preached in many parts where they resorted,
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So their persones (I meane so manye of them that had more respecte to the spoyle of Kirks no• … to religion) I count to haue bene the first sacrilegious amongst vs. With these I joyne an other sorte, both of Gentlemen and labourers of the grounde, that were put in hope to haue their • … eindes al-to-gether discharged.
So their Persons (I mean so many of them that had more respect to the spoil of Kirks no• … to Religion) I count to have be the First sacrilegious among us With these I join an other sort, both of Gentlemen and labourers of the ground, that were put in hope to have their • … eindes altogether discharged.
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Nowe albeit, they were frustrate of their expectation, yet their intention being to appropriate the Kirk rentes to their own vse, they cannot be excused at leaste of a sacrilegious meaning.
Now albeit, they were frustrate of their expectation, yet their intention being to Appropriate the Kirk rents to their own use, they cannot be excused At jest of a sacrilegious meaning.
and other charges, but also to take the Lead & Belles ▪ with other Iewelles and ornaments of Kirkes, abbayes & other places of superstition, to employ the same and the prises thereof to resist the enemies.
and other charges, but also to take the Led & Bells ▪ with other Jewels and Ornament of Kirkes, abbeys & other places of Superstition, to employ the same and the prizes thereof to resist the enemies.
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for necessities cause, were distracted and employed to stay the fury of enemies, not onely by such Kinges as had made defection from the puritie of Religion,
for necessities cause, were distracted and employed to stay the fury of enemies, not only by such Kings as had made defection from the purity of Religion,
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but also by one of the most godly Kings of Iuda, EZECHIAS by name, who gaue to the king of Ashur, to pacifie his inuasion, not onely all the money that was founde in the house of the Lorde, a• … d in the Kings treasurie,
but also by one of the most godly Kings of Iuda, HEZEKIAH by name, who gave to the King of Ashur, to pacify his invasion, not only all the money that was found in the house of the Lord, a• … worser in the Kings treasury,
as be dedicat to the seruice of God But this is no excuse to them, who in that time of tumult for their owne particular gaines cause, medled either with gold, siluer,
as be Dedicate to the service of God But this is no excuse to them, who in that time of tumult for their own particular gains cause, meddled either with gold, silver,
Albeit I can not see how these men (not being constrained for maintenance of the publick actiō) may be sufficiētly excused in good cōscience before God;
Albeit I can not see how these men (not being constrained for maintenance of the public actium) may be sufficiently excused in good conscience before God;
that meddle with either bels, lead, relicques, Iewels, stones, timber, or such like things of any effectual valure, taken by thē of the demolishing of abbeies, cathedral-kirks, Frieries, nunries,
that meddle with either Bells, led, relicques, Jewels, stones, timber, or such like things of any effectual valour, taken by them of the demolishing of abbeys, cathedral-kirks, Friaries, nunneries,
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For there followeth such a curse, & secret mishap vpō that kinde of graith, that when euen for necessarye causes, it is applyed to profane vses, oftentimes, it neither profiteth them that giue it, nor that receue it.
For there follows such a curse, & secret mishap upon that kind of graith, that when even for necessary Causes, it is applied to profane uses, oftentimes, it neither profiteth them that give it, nor that receive it.
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For from the yeare of our Lorde 1560. vnto this present time, the greatest study of all men of power of this land, hes bene by all kinde of inventions, to spoyle the Kirk of Christ of her patrimonie, by chopping and changing, diminishing of rentals, cōuerting of victual in small sumes of money:
For from the year of our Lord 1560. unto this present time, the greatest study of all men of power of this land, hes be by all kind of Inventions, to spoil the Kirk of christ of her patrimony, by chopping and changing, diminishing of rentals, converting of victual in small sumes of money:
setting of fewes within the availe, • … ong tackes vppon tackes, with two or three life-rentes, with many twentie yeares in an tack, annexationes, erectiones of Kirk ▪ rents, in temporall liuings and heritage, pensiones, simple donationes, erecting of new patronages, vnion of teindes, making of new Abbattes, Commendatares, Priors, with other Papistical titles, which ought to haue no place, in a reformed Kirk and cuntrie;
setting of fews within the avail, • … ong tacks upon tacks, with two or three liferents, with many twentie Years in an tack, annexationes, erectiones of Kirk ▪ rends, in temporal livings and heritage, pensiones, simple Donationes, erecting of new patronages, Union of Tithes, making of new Abbattes, Commendatares, Priors, with other Papistical titles, which ought to have no place, in a reformed Kirk and country;
till all the reuenues of the Kirke are so wracked, that the posteritie may looke for a playne decay of Religion, which cannot stande vnlesse it be holden vp by preaching;
till all the revenues of the Kirk Are so wracked, that the posterity may look for a plain decay of Religion, which cannot stand unless it be held up by preaching;
For this deceitfull Idole of auarice, in spoyling the Kirke goodes, hath so seased the selfe in mens heartes, that amongst vs, the meanes are already taken away in many parts ▪ where by the ordinarie ministerie should be susteined.
For this deceitful Idol of avarice, in spoiling the Kirk goods, hath so seized the self in men's hearts, that among us, the means Are already taken away in many parts ▪ where by the ordinary Ministry should be sustained.
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so that either Papistr• … e and Idolatrie must needes enter in againe, or either plaine Athiesme take place, with all contempt of Religion, amongst these miserable destitute people.
so that either Papistr• … e and Idolatry must needs enter in again, or either plain Athiesme take place, with all contempt of Religion, among these miserable destitute people.
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but by causing so many soules lacke the Spirituall foode, whereby they should be nourished vnto euerlasting life in Christ, by their insatiable auarice?
but by causing so many Souls lack the Spiritual food, whereby they should be nourished unto everlasting life in christ, by their insatiable avarice?
It hath bene also promised, and subscribed in writte, by a greate parte of the Nobilitie, that the poore labourers of the grounde, should haue an ease and reliefe of the rigorous exacting of their teindes:
It hath be also promised, and subscribed in written, by a great part of the Nobilt, that the poor labourers of the ground, should have an ease and relief of the rigorous exacting of their Tithes:
Amongst vs, namely, in time of the gouernemente of that good Regente (whome for honoures cause I name) who although he could not doe all that hee woould haue done, (hauing so manie hinderances and enemies;) yet his dooings might haue bin a perfite paterne of Godlinesse to the reste of the Nobilitie, to make them bene content to liue vppon their owne rentes,
among us, namely, in time of the government of that good Regent (whom for honours cause I name) who although he could not do all that he would have done, (having so many hindrances and enemies;) yet his doings might have been a perfect pattern of Godliness to the rest of the Nobilt, to make them be content to live upon their own rents,
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and it cannot be, but by making a God of vnlawful gaine, they deny the liuing God, dishonoring him most ignominiously, by setting in their hearts that Mammon of iniquitie (which they loue better then him) in his place.
and it cannot be, but by making a God of unlawful gain, they deny the living God, Dishonoring him most ignominiously, by setting in their hearts that Mammon of iniquity (which they love better then him) in his place.
How dare they either call vpon his Maiestie, or come in his house of praier or take his name in their mouth, whose harts are polluted? Doutles, (as the Psalmes testifie) GOD shall set himselfe a seuere judge against them,
How Dare they either call upon his Majesty, or come in his house of prayer or take his name in their Mouth, whose hearts Are polluted? Doubtless, (as the Psalms testify) GOD shall Set himself a severe judge against them,
& set their offenses before their faces, to their just condemnation, without they amende their doings, whereof there is ouer-little appearance in many of them.
& Set their offenses before their faces, to their just condemnation, without they amend their doings, whereof there is over-little appearance in many of them.
What better are these men, with their • … eined profession, then the souldiers that crucified Christ our Sauiour? to haue his garments to parte amongst them? yet in some case they are worse,
What better Are these men, with their • … eined profession, then the Soldiers that Crucified christ our Saviour? to have his garments to part among them? yet in Some case they Are Worse,
And albeit, there be many vngodly contentiones and controversies in the lande (namely, amongst great men) yet for no cause arise there so many pleadings in the lawe,
And albeit, there be many ungodly contentiones and controversies in the land (namely, among great men) yet for no cause arise there so many pleadings in the law,
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In the meane time, the poore labourers of the grounde, who should haue had an ease and moderation of the seuere payment of their teindes, to relieue their necessities, (they being so hardly handled by their maisters and ouer ▪ lordes in other cases) not only get no commoditie there of,
In the mean time, the poor labourers of the ground, who should have had an ease and moderation of the severe payment of their Tithes, to relieve their necessities, (they being so hardly handled by their masters and over ▪ Lords in other cases) not only get no commodity there of,
I cannot tel if any man o• … good conscience, that truely feareth GOD, should studie or labour to stay or compone these controversies that rise in the land for the Kirk goodes, amongst such greedie and vnlawfull possessours of the same.
I cannot tell if any man o• … good conscience, that truly fears GOD, should study or labour to stay or compone these controversies that rise in the land for the Kirk goods, among such greedy and unlawful possessors of the same.
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The Ministers of the word in the meanetime not being sufficiently prouided, nor the other affairés of the Kirk furnished, with the necessities of the poore:
The Ministers of the word in the meantime not being sufficiently provided, nor the other affairés of the Kirk furnished, with the necessities of the poor:
wherefore the teindes in speciall were appoynted, who are altogether neglected, • … nd idle bellies, with such as are rather enemies then friendes to the true Kirk of Iesus Christ, fostred and vpholden thereupon.
Wherefore the Tithes in special were appointed, who Are altogether neglected, • … and idle bellies, with such as Are rather enemies then Friends to the true Kirk of Iesus christ, fostered and upholden thereupon.
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not onely disdaines and abuses it by their wicked liues, but also stayes & taks away by such Sacrilegious dealing, the ordinary means wherby the same shal be interteined,
not only disdains and Abuses it by their wicked lives, but also stays & Takes away by such Sacrilegious dealing, the ordinary means whereby the same shall be entertained,
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& without the which it cannot cōtinue, laboring so far as in them lieth, to banish Christ and his gospel from amongst vs, regarding more his pelfe nor himself,
& without the which it cannot continue, labouring so Far as in them lies, to banish christ and his gospel from among us, regarding more his pelf nor himself,
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& specially you of this congregation committed vnto my charge, (albeit I suppose there bee not many amongst you defiled with this filthy crime of Sacrilege) that yee bee not partakers with them, who are involued in this sinne,
& specially you of this congregation committed unto my charge, (albeit I suppose there be not many among you defiled with this filthy crime of Sacrilege) that ye be not partakers with them, who Are involved in this sin,
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Therefore, suppose the committers of this crime amongst vs, like senseles blockes, passe ouer and shrinke not for any admonitions, exhorting them to repentance;
Therefore, suppose the committers of this crime among us, like senseless blocks, pass over and shrink not for any admonitions, exhorting them to Repentance;
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For they that will not lament for the contrition of IOSEPH, that is, for the estate of the Kirk of God, being ready to decay and come to ruine, by the doings of such vngodly Kirk-robbers, are not worthy to be counted amongst the true members of Gods holy Kirk.
For they that will not lament for the contrition of IOSEPH, that is, for the estate of the Kirk of God, being ready to decay and come to ruin, by the doings of such ungodly Kirk-robbers, Are not worthy to be counted among the true members of God's holy Kirk.
LOnger discourse vppon this texte, besides the thinges alreadie spoken of, being required at my handes, according to my promise, to meete the objectiones and shifting excuses of men of this age, who cloke their avaricious and gre• … die appetites, to appropriate to them selues the Kirk-rentes, I am nowe (as the Lord wil assist me) to enter in to answere to such thinges as they may alleage,
LOnger discourse upon this text, beside the things already spoken of, being required At my hands, according to my promise, to meet the objectiones and shifting excuses of men of this age, who cloak their avaricious and gre• … die appetites, to Appropriate to them selves the Kirk-rents, I am now (as the Lord will assist me) to enter in to answer to such things as they may allege,
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Protesting alwaies, that if (carryed with the zeale of trueth) in progresse of this mater, I vse some vehemencie of speeches, I do it not for offence of any particular person (the Lorde knoweth) but against the vice it self, to labour so farre as in me lyeth to conuerte, at the least some of them that haue passed ouerfarre,
Protesting always, that if (carried with the zeal of truth) in progress of this mater, I use Some vehemency of Speeches, I do it not for offence of any particular person (the Lord Knoweth) but against the vice it self, to labour so Far as in me lies to convert, At the least Some of them that have passed overfar,
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and ouer ▪ seene themselues in this matter, to amendement, by considering with themselues, better then they haue done of before their duty by such advertisement,
and over ▪ seen themselves in this matter, to amendment, by considering with themselves, better then they have done of before their duty by such advertisement,
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To come then to the first generall excuse, and pretended reason that I thinke these men may alleage, who esteeme this kinde of alleaged sacrilege to be no sin at all (it being so vniuersall amongst a greate multitude) or at leaste, not such a kinde of sinne nor so odious,
To come then to the First general excuse, and pretended reason that I think these men may allege, who esteem this kind of alleged sacrilege to be no since At all (it being so universal among a great multitude) or At jest, not such a kind of sin nor so odious,
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they will say therefore that giuing their intromission with such thinges, as sometimes perteined to the Kirk were vnlawfull (as they would not graunt it to be) yet the name of sacrilege in the proper signification cannot be extended thereto.
they will say Therefore that giving their intromission with such things, as sometime pertained to the Kirk were unlawful (as they would not grant it to be) yet the name of sacrilege in the proper signification cannot be extended thereto.
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I aunswere, this is a poore shift, for the lawes giueth it as odious a name, calling it crimen peculatus, and crimen laesae religionis, that is to say, a crime and guiltinesse of stealing the publick money,
I answer, this is a poor shift, for the laws gives it as odious a name, calling it crimen Peculatus, and crimen laesae Religion, that is to say, a crime and guiltiness of stealing the public money,
As indeede the very nature of thinges in themselues leade vs vnto this, taking the argument from the lesse to the more, that we must needes confesse it to bee a greater sacrilege, to take from the Kirk a barrony of lande,
As indeed the very nature of things in themselves lead us unto this, taking the argument from the less to the more, that we must needs confess it to be a greater sacrilege, to take from the Kirk a barrony of land,
Now the Prophet MALACHIE prooueth against the Iewes of his dayes, that they spoyled God, Because they defrauded him of his teindes and offrings, and therefore were al ac• … ursed with a curse.
Now the Prophet MALACHI proveth against the Iewes of his days, that they spoiled God, Because they defrauded him of his Tithes and offerings, and Therefore were all ac• … ursed with a curse.
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For, albeit in the Leviticall or Ceremoniall law of MOYSES, not onely the teindes, but also the landes given to the sustentation of the Priestes and Levites, were separate from the common vse of men, and called Holy;
For, albeit in the Levitical or Ceremonial law of MOSES, not only the Tithes, but also the Lands given to the sustentation of the Priests and Levites, were separate from the Common use of men, and called Holy;
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yet that law being abrogate, or at the least ceasing and taking end, the substance thereof being accomplished in Christ, wee are no further bounde to the obseruation thereof.
yet that law being abrogate, or At the least ceasing and taking end, the substance thereof being accomplished in christ, we Are no further bound to the observation thereof.
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First, before I aunswere, I am well contented there be a distinction made betweene the • … andes and Teindes, leauing off to speake of the teindes till afterwardes.
First, before I answer, I am well contented there be a distinction made between the • … andes and Tithes, leaving off to speak of the Tithes till afterwards.
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Then I aunswere concerning these Landes or annuall rentes, out of Landes delated and giuen to the Kirke, that although the Leviticall Lawe, with the Ceremonies thereof, concerning the outwarde obseruation hath taken an ende, and is fulfilled in Christ;
Then I answer Concerning these Lands or annual rents, out of Lands delated and given to the Kirk, that although the Levitical Law, with the Ceremonies thereof, Concerning the outward observation hath taken an end, and is fulfilled in christ;
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and that sufficient prouision be made to serue other Godlie vses, where-unto the Kirkerentes ought to be applyed nor it was, that the Priestes and Leuites shoulde bene vp-holden in the time of the Olde law.
and that sufficient provision be made to serve other Godly uses, whereunto the Kirkerentes ought to be applied nor it was, that the Priests and Levites should be upholden in the time of the Old law.
Then I say, the end and firste cause wherefore these landes and rentes were giuen, being therewith to vp-hold the holy seruice of God, a like thing in substance, aswell in the Euangelical, as in the Leviticall Lawe;
Then I say, the end and First cause Wherefore these Lands and rents were given, being therewith to uphold the holy service of God, a like thing in substance, aswell in the Evangelical, as in the Levitical Law;
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and the same being separate, dedicate, and mortified (as the Law speaketh) to that holy vse, it can no more be lawful to abstract the same from godly vses,
and the same being separate, dedicate, and mortified (as the Law speaks) to that holy use, it can no more be lawful to abstract the same from godly uses,
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But yet they may make instance and say, that the gift of thinges bestowed to to the Kirk of old, by our fore-fathers in superstition, was for a certaine cause, to wit, to pray for the Dead, say Messe,
But yet they may make instance and say, that the gift of things bestowed to to the Kirk of old, by our Forefathers in Superstition, was for a certain cause, to wit, to pray for the Dead, say Mess,
As to that theorike of the Law, the cause ceasing, the effect ceases (giuing it to be true) I aunswere with a distinction, which the Lawiers themselues make, that thereby, two kind of causes ar to be considered in thinges, to wit, the impulsiue cause (as they call it) and the finall cause.
As to that Theorike of the Law, the cause ceasing, the Effect ceases (giving it to be true) I answer with a distinction, which the Lawyers themselves make, that thereby, two kind of Causes Are to be considered in things, to wit, the impulsive cause (as they call it) and the final cause.
Yet it is not so in the impulsiue cause, which al though it ceasis, it makes not the effect of the finall cause, which is the principall intention to cease.
Yet it is not so in the impulsive cause, which all though it ceasis, it makes not the Effect of the final cause, which is the principal intention to cease.
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It is manifest by their euidents, fundations, and charters, made vpon such donations, in the words dispositiue, euer bearing this clause, Deo & Ecclesiae, to God and his Kirke,
It is manifest by their evidents, foundations, and charters, made upon such donations, in the words dispositive, ever bearing this clause, God & Ecclesiae, to God and his Kirk,
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as beste and worthiest, and as the principall receiuer of these donationes, which are nothing else but a small portion of his owne, which hee before hath giuen vnto them.
as best and Worthiest, and as the principal receiver of these Donationes, which Are nothing Else but a small portion of his own, which he before hath given unto them.
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& not profane vses, according to that common rule of the law, quod semel Deo dicat est deo, &c. The things once dedicat to God may not therafter be applyed to profane vses, without great necessity,
& not profane uses, according to that Common Rule of the law, quod semel God dicat est God, etc. The things once Dedicate to God may not thereafter be applied to profane uses, without great necessity,
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That holy Father answered, that these goodes perteined to the Kirk, and therefore being rightly taken from them, who had made a separation from the Kirk, the same should be applyed to other Godly vses of the Kirk.
That holy Father answered, that these goods pertained to the Kirk, and Therefore being rightly taken from them, who had made a separation from the Kirk, the same should be applied to other Godly uses of the Kirk.
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As to the Princes part in these matters, wee shall speake (God willing hereafter) But yet to aunswere further to these men, who object that their predecessoures (as they say) gaue such landes and rentes vnto the Kirke, in blinde zeale,
As to the Princes part in these matters, we shall speak (God willing hereafter) But yet to answer further to these men, who Object that their predecessors (as they say) gave such Lands and rents unto the Kirk, in blind zeal,
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The antecedent or assumption of this argumēt, albeit it were admitted to them to proue, I suppose it should remaine vnprouen by a great many of them, who are most greedie to invade the Kirk-rentes nowe adayes.
The antecedent or Assump of this argument, albeit it were admitted to them to prove, I suppose it should remain unproven by a great many of them, who Are most greedy to invade the Kirk-rents now adays.
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For although they, or their antecessors had giuen such thinges to the Kirk, by what reason should they take the same againe at their pleasure? For what is freer then gift? or what is more vnhonest and against humanitie,
For although they, or their antecessors had given such things to the Kirk, by what reason should they take the same again At their pleasure? For what is freer then gift? or what is more unhonest and against humanity,
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Then by stronger reason should this be thought vnlawfull, concerning things giuen to God and his Kirk, which (as the Scripture sheweth) cannot be redeemed again, but is to be restored whatsoeuer is defrauded thereof (although it were by ignorance) or else the value, with a fift part more.
Then by Stronger reason should this be Thought unlawful, Concerning things given to God and his Kirk, which (as the Scripture shows) cannot be redeemed again, but is to be restored whatsoever is defrauded thereof (although it were by ignorance) or Else the valve, with a fift part more.
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And although these be counted among the Mystical politick lawes, yet the substance thereof (as was proved before) remaines, to wit, the lawe ought not to defraude God & his Kirk of their duetie.
And although these be counted among the Mystical politic laws, yet the substance thereof (as was proved before) remains, to wit, the law ought not to defraud God & his Kirk of their duty.
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And notwithstanding, not only he, but also his successors in this case shal be compelled to restore that which they haue taken & wit-holden, with the rest that followes.
And notwithstanding, not only he, but also his Successors in this case shall be compelled to restore that which they have taken & witholden, with the rest that follows.
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To the same purpose it is is said in another law, written in the same title of Donationes, speaking of things giuen by mens predecessors, that it availeth nothing to say such things perteined to our progenitors,
To the same purpose it is is said in Another law, written in the same title of Donationes, speaking of things given by men's predecessors, that it availeth nothing to say such things pertained to our progenitors,
For if these things offred to idole seruice be abhominable, why bring they abhomination into their houses? & so procure a curse against themselues. For the Scripture sayeth:
For if these things offered to idol service be abominable, why bring they abomination into their houses? & so procure a curse against themselves. For the Scripture Saith:
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Nowe although this bee written in the Olde Testament, it astricketh and bindeth aswell vs as the Iewes, Not to couet after euill and vnlawfull things as they did.
Now although this be written in the Old Testament, it astricketh and binds aswell us as the Iewes, Not to covet After evil and unlawful things as they did.
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But yet they whome we accuse as sacrilegious, may make instance, and saye, how can ye call alwaies things dedicate to Idolatrie holy things? And againe,
But yet they whom we accuse as sacrilegious, may make instance, and say, how can you call always things dedicate to Idolatry holy things? And again,
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how can they bee applyed to the seruice of God, in his reformed Kirke, being abhominable in themselues? I say, Sirres, wee lack not examples of the Scripture, that such things may and should be employed to the true seruice of God.
how can they be applied to the service of God, in his reformed Church, being abominable in themselves? I say, Sirres, we lack not Examples of the Scripture, that such things may and should be employed to the true service of God.
In the spoyle of Iericho, The Lord commanded, that all the siluer and Gold, and other mettle that was found in the Citty, should be put in the treasure of the house of the Lord. In the which (no doubt) many thinges were, that had bene dedicate to Idoles service.
In the spoil of Jericho, The Lord commanded, that all the silver and Gold, and other mettle that was found in the city, should be put in the treasure of the house of the Lord. In the which (no doubt) many things were, that had be dedicate to Idols service.
The Kirk-rentes, (say they) namely, the first kirk-lands, for the most parte were giuen by Kinges, his majesties predecessors, mooved of blind zeale to the Kirk, in time of Papistrie (for such abuses ar now abolished) to abbaies principally,
The Kirk-rents, (say they) namely, the First Kirklands, for the most part were given by Kings, his majesties predecessors, moved of blind zeal to the Kirk, in time of Papistry (for such Abuses Are now abolished) to abbeys principally,
But this question requires greater consideration: which standeth in two heads. The one is, what entereste the Prince hes, or may justly pretend in Ecclesiastical liuings.
But this question requires greater consideration: which Stands in two Heads. The one is, what enterest the Prince hes, or may justly pretend in Ecclesiastical livings.
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I say, that Kinges in so farre as they be called, nurishing Fathers of the Kirke, they ought to see sufficient prouision bee made for vp-holding the seruice thereof.
I say, that Kings in so Far as they be called, nourishing Father's of the Kirk, they ought to see sufficient provision be made for upholding the service thereof.
Therefore I saye (albeit these men alleage the Kirke-rents to be ouer-great) to begin at the spoyle of the Kirke, the other not being done, is a very preposterous order.
Therefore I say (albeit these men allege the Kirk-rents to be overgreat) to begin At the spoil of the Kirk, the other not being done, is a very preposterous order.
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and giue nothing in the place of it, nether to make sufficient prouision for the necessarie affaires thereof, I thinke the like example hes not bene practised in any Christian Countrie, or common weill heretofore.
and give nothing in the place of it, neither to make sufficient provision for the necessary affairs thereof, I think the like Exampl hes not be practised in any Christian Country, or Common well heretofore.
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Because the most part of them were made in the Princes minoritie, as also, because that represented the third estate for the kirk, had no commission nor power from the reformed Kirk, being Bishoppes and Abbottes, the most parte of them, of the papistical promotion;
Because the most part of them were made in the Princes minority, as also, Because that represented the third estate for the kirk, had no commission nor power from the reformed Kirk, being Bishops and Abbots, the most part of them, of the papistical promotion;
But leauing nowe the Princes parte, who is indeede nothing helped nor inriched by these annexations & assumptions (as they cal them) of the kirk-lands & rentes,
But leaving now the Princes part, who is indeed nothing helped nor enriched by these annexations & assumptions (as they call them) of the Kirklands & rents,
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I come to the second head cōcerning them to whom the Prince hath disponed in heritable titles, the lands and rents of the kirk, by new erectiōs (as they tearme thē) in temporal liuings or lordships.
I come to the second head Concerning them to whom the Prince hath disponed in heritable titles, the Lands and rends of the kirk, by new erections (as they term them) in temporal livings or lordship's.
because it maketh directly against them, & involving them in the estate of Achan, Ananias, & Sapphira, procureth rather a curse againste them, without they repente & amende.
Because it makes directly against them, & involving them in the estate of achan, Ananias, & Sapphira, procureth rather a curse against them, without they Repent & amend.
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And as to the civill Lawes & Ecclesiasticall cannons, we may easely finde an infinite number against them, forbidding all alienation and distraction of Kirke-goodes to the vse of any particular person.
And as to the civil Laws & Ecclesiastical cannons, we may Easily find an infinite number against them, forbidding all alienation and distraction of Church goods to the use of any particular person.
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Reade the first booke of Iustinian his lawes, in the volume called Codex, in the title, de Sacrosanctis Ecclesiis, and others titles following, wherein all alienation of Kirk goods is decerned null and of no force;
Reade the First book of Iustinian his laws, in the volume called Codex, in the title, de Sacrosanctis Ecclesiis, and Others titles following, wherein all alienation of Kirk goods is decerned null and of no force;
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To the same purpose agree the lawes of the newe constitutiones, called Authentickes, in so far, that it is not permitted to the Prince himselfe, to permit or change, with any of the goodes of the Kirk, called vnmoveable,
To the same purpose agree the laws of the new constitutiones, called Authentics, in so Far, that it is not permitted to the Prince himself, to permit or change, with any of the goods of the Kirk, called Unmovable,
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Comming then to the lawes of the Countrie, and naturall reason, the foundation of all good lawes, I saye, the corrupted dealing of our time concerning Kirk-robberie, is such as can not stand,
Coming then to the laws of the Country, and natural reason, the Foundation of all good laws, I say, the corrupted dealing of our time Concerning Kirk-robbery, is such as can not stand,
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The byer thereof, should lose the price, and the landes may be taken againe by the King (but not disponed to others) if they were giuen by him or his Predecessors.
The buyer thereof, should loose the price, and the Lands may be taken again by the King (but not disponed to Others) if they were given by him or his Predecessors.
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and the consent of the true Kirke, neuer had thereto? For, as to the consent of Abbots and Bishoppes, being the moste parte of the Papisticall promotion,
and the consent of the true Kirk, never had thereto? For, as to the consent of Abbots and Bishops, being the most part of the Papistical promotion,
and chiefe wrackers of the Kirke, no• … hauing any commission from the true reformed Kirke, it cannot bee of any force in this case, to defraude the Kirke of her Patrimonie.
and chief wrackers of the Kirk, no• … having any commission from the true reformed Church, it cannot be of any force in this case, to defraud the Kirk of her Patrimony.
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And albeit, the whole Kirke had consented, their consente could not bee sufficient to dilapidat or annaly the Kirk Lands in propertie to any person, they being themseues onely vsufructuares, and not proprietares thereof.
And albeit, the Whole Kirk had consented, their consent could not be sufficient to dilapidat or annaly the Kirk Lands in property to any person, they being themselves only vsufructuares, and not proprietares thereof.
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Yea, they would make our Kinges Majestie that now is, bee involved in periurie by these dispositiones, it being expresse against his oath, made at his Hienes coronation,
Yea, they would make our Kings Majesty that now is, be involved in perjury by these dispositiones, it being express against his oath, made At his Hines coronation,
For, as to the Ministers, what should they haue but their necessary sustentation, with an gray gowne, to go vpon their feete Preaching from place to place,
For, as to the Ministers, what should they have but their necessary sustentation, with an grey gown, to go upon their feet Preaching from place to place,
but so far as it serues their turne, would wel vouch safe to see them poore, that they might goe the lighter to heauē, following the footsteps of IVLIAN the Apostate,
but so Far as it serves their turn, would well vouch safe to see them poor, that they might go the lighter to heaven, following the footsteps of JULIAN the Apostate,
But seeing they labour so farre as they may, to bring Ministers in contempt, & consequently, to depriue the people of the doctrine of Saluation, we cannot admit their vngodly devises:
But seeing they labour so Far as they may, to bring Ministers in contempt, & consequently, to deprive the people of the Doctrine of Salvation, we cannot admit their ungodly devises:
so that none of vs did lacke, as it was in the Primitiue Kirke, providing not the lesse, that the reste of godly vses belonging to the Kirk, were not neglected:
so that none of us did lack, as it was in the Primitive Kirk, providing not the less, that the rest of godly uses belonging to the Kirk, were not neglected:
But the abuses we cannot allow, as that of the Papistes, of defrauding the poore of that parte of the Kirkes Patrimonie, which should be bestowed vpon them.
But the Abuses we cannot allow, as that of the Papists, of defrauding the poor of that part of the Kirkes Patrimony, which should be bestowed upon them.
Wee knowe that the Kirk-rentes of olde were divided in foure partes. The one parte thereof was bestowed vppon the Pastour or Bishoppe for his owne vse, and for vp-holding of hospitalitie.
we know that the Kirk-rents of old were divided in foure parts. The one part thereof was bestowed upon the Pastor or Bishop for his own use, and for upholding of hospitality.
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But the degenerate posteritie of the Antichristiane Kingdome, applyed all these goodes, to the interteinement of idle bellies, diuiding all the Kirkes Patrimonie, into Prelacies,
But the degenerate posterity of the Antichristian Kingdom, applied all these goods, to the entertainment of idle bellies, dividing all the Kirkes Patrimony, into Prelacies,
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And as concerning benefices vnder Prelacies, there is a newe craftie and fradulente inuention founde out, that these greedie gormandes haue procured at the Princes hands, gifts of the Patronages therof:
And as Concerning Benefices under Prelacies, there is a new crafty and fradulente invention found out, that these greedy gormandes have procured At the Princes hands, Gifts of the Patronages thereof:
therby to defraude best qualifyed Ministers of the same, to giue them, or rather sel them to whom they can finde out, who wil be cōtent to make vnlawful paction with them, to take a little portion of the fruits thereof (serue as they please) and let the moste parte remaine with themselues, either by setting of vnlawfull tacks,
thereby to defraud best qualified Ministers of the same, to give them, or rather sell them to whom they can find out, who will be content to make unlawful paction with them, to take a little portion of the fruits thereof (serve as they please) and let the most part remain with themselves, either by setting of unlawful tacks,
and serue to many good vses in the Kirkes affaires. But as things nowe go amongst vs, they are little more profitable to these vses, then the Kirk lands.
and serve to many good uses in the Kirkes affairs. But as things now go among us, they Are little more profitable to these uses, then the Kirk Lands.
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First, before any written law, we finde, that ABRAHAM gaue to MELCHIZEDECK, as Priest of the moste high God, teindes of all the spoyle that he had obteined of the discomfiture of the enemies,
First, before any written law, we find, that ABRAHAM gave to MELCHIZEDECK, as Priest of the most high God, Tithes of all the spoil that he had obtained of the discomfiture of the enemies,
IACOB also passing to Mesopotamia, after that notable vision of the ladder, reaching from earth to heauen, made a solemne vow, that if the Lord should be with him, preseruing him in his way,
IACOB also passing to Mesopotamia, After that notable vision of the ladder, reaching from earth to heaven, made a solemn Voelli, that if the Lord should be with him, preserving him in his Way,
Whereby, it may well appeare, that by the very instinction of nature, this custome was receiued amongst the Godly Patriarcks, to giue teindes vnto God, of that whatsoeuer he bestowed vpon them, aswel by offring sacrifices,
Whereby, it may well appear, that by the very instinction of nature, this custom was received among the Godly Patriarchs, to give Tithes unto God, of that whatsoever he bestowed upon them, aswell by offering Sacrifices,
as of bestiall, perteined to the Lord as holy. And that he distributed the same againe to the Priestes and Leuites, and their families, for their seruice.
as of bestial, pertained to the Lord as holy. And that he distributed the same again to the Priests and Levites, and their families, for their service.
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And concerning the teindes of euerie thirde yeare likewise, that the strangers, widdowes, fatherlesse, and poore of the Land, should be participant thereof,
And Concerning the Tithes of every Third year likewise, that the Strangers, widow's, fatherless, and poor of the Land, should be participant thereof,
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only, calling to your remembrance, that solemne protestation (of the which I made mention before) that the people were ordained to make, that they had brought in all the teindes of the Lord, & defrauded nothing therof. Read the place. Deu. 26. It restes to declare then, what hath bin the vse concerning teinds, vnder the Gospel amongst Christians.
only, calling to your remembrance, that solemn protestation (of the which I made mention before) that the people were ordained to make, that they had brought in all the Tithes of the Lord, & defrauded nothing thereof. Read the place. Deu. 26. It rests to declare then, what hath been the use Concerning teinds, under the Gospel among Christians.
paste, since the payment of teinds vnder the Gospell, was called an auncient custome, which the Christians had obserued by common consente, by ayplying the same to the vse of the holy Ministery, the poore, redeeming of captiues,
past, since the payment of teinds under the Gospel, was called an ancient custom, which the Christians had observed by Common consent, by ayplying the same to the use of the holy Ministry, the poor, redeeming of captives,
So that I can not marvaile ynough of a certaine man, who held himself very wel beseen in the laws & customs of the cuntry, who was not ashamed to affirm, that the paimēt of teindes to the Kirke, was not olde, but of late brought vp.
So that I can not marvel enough of a certain man, who held himself very well beseen in the laws & customs of the country, who was not ashamed to affirm, that the payment of Tithes to the Kirk, was not old, but of late brought up.
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If this man had red diligently the Scottes Chronicles only, he might haue found how CONVAL King of Scottes, who reigned about the yeare of our Lorde, fiue hundreth, three score and eight yeares.
If this man had read diligently the Scots Chronicles only, he might have found how CONVAL King of Scots, who reigned about the year of our Lord, fiue Hundredth, three score and eight Years.
And others, moreouer will alleage and say, wee haue payed great gressomes, and sums of entresse silver therefore, besides our yearely dutie, hauing these teindes disponed to vs, by them who had power to set the same.
And Others, moreover will allege and say, we have paid great gressomes, and sums of entress silver Therefore, beside our yearly duty, having these Tithes disponed to us, by them who had power to Set the same.
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To aunswere shortly to all this, first I say, to the takes-men, that all their tackes and titles, for the moste parte are set contrarie to the common Lawe,
To answer shortly to all this, First I say, to the takes-men, that all their tacks and titles, for the most part Are Set contrary to the Common Law,
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For otherwise, it was not lawfull in any case by their Cannones, that any of them, (whome they called the Laick sorte) should haue any medling therewith.
For otherwise, it was not lawful in any case by their Cannones, that any of them, (whom they called the Laic sort) should have any meddling therewith.
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But now it falles out plain contrariwise, that none doe greater hurte to the Kirk, then those tackesmen, to make their own greedie gaine of the Kirk-goods.
But now it falls out plain contrariwise, that none do greater hurt to the Kirk, then those tackesmen, to make their own greedy gain of the Church goods.
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For colouring of the which, there is a new fraud of the law devised, by converting victuall into money, vnknowne to our Fore-bearers ▪ because (say they) v• … ctuall was sometime sold for such prices:
For colouring of the which, there is a new fraud of the law devised, by converting victual into money, unknown to our Fore-bearers ▪ Because (say they) v• … ctuall was sometime sold for such Princes:
But where finde they that argumente, à posse ad esse, valiable in the Law? or why preferre they not at least, the option to the receiuer, rather to choose,
But where find they that argument, à posse ad esse, valiable in the Law? or why prefer they not At least, the option to the receiver, rather to choose,
and not be mocked? Whereto should I insiste longer vppon the newe mainteined corruptiones of this age, to defraude the Kirke of her due right? It shoulde weary both mee to rehearse, and you to heare it.
and not be mocked? Whereto should I insist longer upon the new maintained corruptiones of this age, to defraud the Kirk of her due right? It should weary both me to rehearse, and you to hear it.
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Now three nintene years, with three life-rents, all in one tacke, is thought nothing. Yea, many make heritage of the teindes, as they haue done of the landes.
Now three nintene Years, with three liferents, all in one tack, is Thought nothing. Yea, many make heritage of the Tithes, as they have done of the Lands.
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With them also I joyne a sort of false brethren, called, beneficed Ministers, who make as little conscience to dilapidate the kirk-rents, as others do.
With them also I join a sort of false brothers, called, beneficed Ministers, who make as little conscience to dilapidate the Kirk-rents, as Others do.
Rom. 2. vers. 22. 23. 24. 22 Thou that abhorrest Idols, doest thou commit Sacrilege? 23 Thou that gloriest in the Law, through breaking of the Lawe, dishonorest thou God? 24 For the name of God is blasphemed amongst the Gentiles, through you, as it is written.
Rom. 2. vers. 22. 23. 24. 22 Thou that Abhorrest Idols, dost thou commit Sacrilege? 23 Thou that gloriest in the Law, through breaking of the Law, dishonourest thou God? 24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles, through you, as it is written.
Nowe it resteth to bee declared, what daungers such Sacrilegious persones stande into, and what punishment they be worthie of, who are gyltie of that crime:
Now it rests to be declared, what dangers such Sacrilegious Persons stand into, and what punishment they be worthy of, who Are guilty of that crime:
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Yet at leaste, they may be terrified in their Consciences (if they haue anie feeling) with the examples of the extraordinarie judgements of God execute against the sacrilegious before our daies,
Yet At jest, they may be terrified in their Consciences (if they have any feeling) with the Examples of the extraordinary Judgments of God execute against the sacrilegious before our days,
In Deuteronomie wee finde it written, that all they who meddle with thinges dedicate to Religion (albeit it bee Idoles service) and applie the same to their private commoditie, are to bee counted Anathema; that is, accursed of GOD, both they and the thinges, which they by such meanes appropriate vnto themselues.
In Deuteronomy we find it written, that all they who meddle with things dedicate to Religion (albeit it be Idols service) and apply the same to their private commodity, Are to be counted Anathema; that is, accursed of GOD, both they and the things, which they by such means Appropriate unto themselves.
Bring not (sayeth the Lawe) the abhominable thinge into thine House, neither couet the Golde or Silver which is on them, to take it to thy selfe, leaste thou be snared therevvith.
Bring not (Saith the Law) the abominable thing into thine House, neither covet the Gold or Silver which is on them, to take it to thy self, jest thou be snared therewith.
it is manifest in the Prophet MALACHIE, a good interpreter of the Law. By whom, God complayning vpon the Sacrilegious people of Israel in his daies, saith;
it is manifest in the Prophet MALACHI, a good interpreter of the Law. By whom, God complaining upon the Sacrilegious people of Israel in his days, Says;
Will any man spoyle his gods? Whereby he declared, that it was a rare thing (which is moste frequent in our dayes) euen among Idolaters to commit Sacrilege.
Will any man spoil his God's? Whereby he declared, that it was a rare thing (which is most frequent in our days) even among Idolaters to commit Sacrilege.
for they are gyltie of a curse, and I will not be with you, till ye haue destroyed the accursed &c. Here we may see it was not an extraordinary punishment that was vsed against ACHAN,
for they Are guilty of a curse, and I will not be with you, till you have destroyed the accursed etc. Here we may see it was not an extraordinary punishment that was used against ACHAN,
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But, giuing it so be, yet it serueth to our purpose, to proue what punishment hath bene statute in the law of God against Sacrilegious persones, who so highlie provoked the wrath of God, not onely against themselues,
But, giving it so be, yet it serveth to our purpose, to prove what punishment hath be statute in the law of God against Sacrilegious Persons, who so highly provoked the wrath of God, not only against themselves,
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Consider our text, doth not the Apostle here, comparing Sacrilege with Idolatrie, declare that the Iewes, aswel as the Gentiles were vnder the wrath of God for this crime in special? And if we thinke the punishmente greate that fell vpon ACHAN and his familie:
Consider our text, does not the Apostle Here, comparing Sacrilege with Idolatry, declare that the Iewes, aswell as the Gentiles were under the wrath of God for this crime in special? And if we think the punishment great that fell upon ACHAN and his family:
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What lesse was that which PETER executed vppon ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA for the like, or rather les offēce? wer they not both severely dung dead at an instāt.
What less was that which PETER executed upon ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA for the like, or rather less offence? were they not both severely dung dead At an instant.
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But let vs first come to Ecclesiasticall Cannons & lawes (I meane not the decrees of the Popes of Rome, whereof it is easie to alleage an innumerable multitude) but the ancient Cānons of Councelles;
But let us First come to Ecclesiastical Cannons & laws (I mean not the decrees of the Popes of Room, whereof it is easy to allege an innumerable multitude) but the ancient Camnons of Councils;
The greatest punishment the Kirke hath to vse ordinarily, against all disobedient persones, according to Ecclesiasticall discipline, is Excommunication.
The greatest punishment the Kirk hath to use ordinarily, against all disobedient Persons, according to Ecclesiastical discipline, is Excommunication.
So, I say, Excōmunication, but excommunication in the highest, and most seuere sorte, was appoynted by the Cannons and Discipline of the Kirke, against the Sacrilegious.
So, I say, Excommunication, but excommunication in the highest, and most severe sort, was appointed by the Cannons and Discipline of the Kirk, against the Sacrilegious.
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which by the ancient Fathers, is ofte• … times called Anathema. Alwaies, it is not to be vnderstood, of that Anathema, whereof the Apostle PAVLL speaketh, taking it for Extreme Exterminion from Christe.
which by the ancient Father's, is ofte• … times called Anathema. Always, it is not to be understood, of that Anathema, whereof the Apostle PAUL speaks, taking it for Extreme Exterminion from Christ.
To this agree, many other Cannons of Councelles, and auncient Fathers, with more seuere wordes, threatning the judgementes of God, to the terrour of all Sacrilegious persones, calling them murtherers of the indigent and poore.
To this agree, many other Cannons of Councils, and ancient Father's, with more severe words, threatening the Judgments of God, to the terror of all Sacrilegious Persons, calling them murderers of the indigent and poor.
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vnles we proceed after this manner, as the auncient Kirke did against the Sacrilegious of our time, who increase and multiplie daylie, In such sort, that without seuere discipline, they may not bee possibly suppressed.
unless we proceed After this manner, as the ancient Kirk did against the Sacrilegious of our time, who increase and multiply daily, In such sort, that without severe discipline, they may not be possibly suppressed.
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And as to the ciuill magistrates punishmente, wee haue little appearance to looke for it, seeing the most parte of these, who should remeid this euill, are infected themselues with the same sicknes.
And as to the civil Magistrates punishment, we have little appearance to look for it, seeing the most part of these, who should remeid this evil, Are infected themselves with the same sickness.
Now, as to the Civil lawes, beginning at the lawes of the twelue Tables, which were moste aunciente amongst the Romanes; we finde the same to be most seuere against the Sacrilegious, bearing that they who did robbe by violence,
Now, as to the Civil laws, beginning At the laws of the twelue Tables, which were most ancient among the Romans; we find the same to be most severe against the Sacrilegious, bearing that they who did rob by violence,
The Civill Lawes, collected by commandement of IVSTINIANI, for the moste parte, holde the punishmente of Sacrilege to bee capitall, that is, worthie of death.
The Civil Laws, collected by Commandment of IVSTINIANI, for the most part, hold the punishment of Sacrilege to be capital, that is, worthy of death.
so that whosoeuer substract the same, being once publickly dedicated, committeth Sacrilege; and if it were taken priuatly, to bee holden as the highest kinde of thieft, and like vnto Sacrilege.
so that whosoever substract the same, being once publicly dedicated, Committeth Sacrilege; and if it were taken privately, to be held as the highest kind of theft, and like unto Sacrilege.
of the which persons, diverse peradventure may be found lesse gyltie of this crime, then these with whome we haue to do, to the ende, that our sacrilegious (if they haue any feling) may feare the like judgements to fall vpon them;
of the which Persons, diverse Peradventure may be found less guilty of this crime, then these with whom we have to do, to the end, that our sacrilegious (if they have any feeling) may Fear the like Judgments to fallen upon them;
if not in this life, yet as great, or rather greater thereafter, when they shal haue no purse nor penny, power nor meanes to make restitution of that which they haue, with so euill conscience conquised.
if not in this life, yet as great, or rather greater thereafter, when they shall have no purse nor penny, power nor means to make restitution of that which they have, with so evil conscience conquised.
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Wee haue further, the Historie of OPHNI and PHINEAS, the Sonnes of HELI, who were both slayne of the Philistimes in one day, the Arke of God was taken, HELI their Father brake his necke,
we have further, the History of OPHNI and PHINEHAS, the Sons of HELI, who were both slain of the Philistines in one day, the Ark of God was taken, HELI their Father brake his neck,
Wee haue likewise the Historie of NEBVCHADNETZAR the greate, who spoyled the Temple of GOD in Ierusalem, taking from thence ane parte of the Golden and Silver Vesselles, appoynted for the service of the Lorde,
we have likewise the History of NEBUCHADNEZZAR the great, who spoiled the Temple of GOD in Ierusalem, taking from thence ane part of the Golden and Silver Vessels, appointed for the service of the Lord,
Which not-with-standing, it was the Lordes worke and appoyntmente, to witte, that Ierusalem and the Temple shoulde bee destroyed for the sinnes of the people:
Which notwithstanding, it was the lords work and appointment, to wit, that Ierusalem and the Temple should be destroyed for the Sins of the people:
Albeit there were some thinges in him, that may condemne the Sacrilegious of our Age, for hee tooke but one parte of the Vesselles of Gods House, and not all,
Albeit there were Some things in him, that may condemn the Sacrilegious of our Age, for he took but one part of the Vessels of God's House, and not all,
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And yet his Sonne, or rather Nephew • … BELTSASER did not humble himselfe, knowing al these things, but becomming worse then any his predecessors, lifted vp his heart against the Lorde of Heauen, brought forth the vessels of the Lords house,
And yet his Son, or rather Nephew • … BELTSASER did not humble himself, knowing all these things, but becoming Worse then any his predecessors, lifted up his heart against the Lord of Heaven, brought forth the vessels of the lords house,
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and praysed their Idols and Gods of Golde and Silver, Brasse, Woodde and Stone. And glorifyed not the God in whose hand his breath, and all his waies were.
and praised their Idols and God's of Gold and Silver, Brass, Wood and Stone. And glorified not the God in whose hand his breath, and all his ways were.
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Therefore the Lord sent foorth the palme of an hande, and wrote against him vpon the wall, declaring the destruction of him and his Kingdome, which came to passe that same night.
Therefore the Lord sent forth the palm of an hand, and wrote against him upon the wall, declaring the destruction of him and his Kingdom, which Come to pass that same night.
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In the book of Machabees also (which, albeit they be not Canonical Scriptures, it may serue for record of trueth) there is a notable historie of HELIODORVS, Thesaurer to king SELEVCVS, who hauing sente to spoyle the Temple of Ierusalem of the Thesaurarie being therein, whereof a great parte perteined to the vviddowes and fatherlesse, was miraculously smitten by the hande of God,
In the book of Maccabees also (which, albeit they be not Canonical Scriptures, it may serve for record of truth) there is a notable history of HELIODORUS, Treasurer to King SELEUCUS, who having sent to spoil the Temple of Ierusalem of the Thesaurarie being therein, whereof a great part pertained to the vviddowes and fatherless, was miraculously smitten by the hand of God,
In the same bookes, wee haue recited the miserable ende of King ANTIOCHVS, who after he had sacrilegiously spoyled the temple of Ierusalē, passed in Persia, and preassing also to commit Sa• … vilege, in the Cietie of Persepolis, was ignominiously driuen back, & threatning to returne to ludea,
In the same books, we have recited the miserable end of King ANTIOCHVS, who After he had sacrilegiously spoiled the temple of Ierusalē, passed in Persiam, and pressing also to commit Sa• … vilege, in the Cietie of Persepolis, was ignominiously driven back, & threatening to return to ludea,
The third example we haue also written, of certain souldiers of IVDAS MACCHA• … EYS, who were slaine in a battle against Gorgias, Gouernour of Iamnea, vnder whose coates were • … ounde Iewelles of the Iamnites, which thing was forbidden by the Lawe.
The third Exampl we have also written, of certain Soldiers of IVDAS MACCHA• … EYS, who were slain in a battle against Gorgias, Governor of Iamnea, under whose coats were • … ounde Jewels of the Amnites, which thing was forbidden by the Law.
I adde hereunto, that which is writren by IOSEPHVS, of certaine Romane Governours, namely, Crassus and Pompeius, of whome, the former going to warre against the Parthians, by the way, spoyled the Temple of Ierusalem,
I add hereunto, that which is writren by JOSEPHUS, of certain Roman Governors, namely, Crassus and Pompeius, of whom, the former going to war against the Parthians, by the Way, spoiled the Temple of Ierusalem,
afterward, he fought against the Parthians, but with such vnhappy succes, that it was counted one of the greatest misfortunes & losse, that the Romaines receiued:
afterwards, he fought against the Parthians, but with such unhappy success, that it was counted one of the greatest misfortunes & loss, that the Romans received:
and he himselfe being takē prisoner, fearing the enemies cruelt• … e, was his own murtherer, by thrusting in his eye, the ryding wande wherewith he beate his Horse:
and he himself being taken prisoner, fearing the enemies cruelt• … e, was his own murderer, by thrusting in his eye, the riding wand wherewith he beat his Horse:
for he & his armie (although being of a greater multitud• …) wer discomfited by Iulius Cesar, at that moste famous battle of Pharsalia; And himselfe shortly thereafter murthered, by young Ptoleme, King of A Egypt. The contrarie, fell foorth to ALEXANDER the great, who passing forward to his warres in Asia, and comming to Ierusalem, by the way, spoyled not the Temple of the Lord,
for he & his army (although being of a greater multitud• …) were discomfited by Julius Cesar, At that most famous battle of Pharsalia; And himself shortly thereafter murdered, by young Ptoleme, King of A Egypt. The contrary, fell forth to ALEXANDER the great, who passing forward to his wars in Asia, and coming to Ierusalem, by the Way, spoiled not the Temple of the Lord,
Q. FVLVIVS FLACCVS a Censour of Rome (as VALERIVS MAXIMVS writeth) toke the pillers of the Temple of Iuno, out of the Cittie of Locris, & placed them in his owne house;
Q. FVLVIVS FLACCVS a Censor of Room (as VALERIVS MAXIMVS Writeth) took the pillars of the Temple of Iuno, out of the city of Locris, & placed them in his own house;
Of this and such things, it appeares to haue past in a common Proverbe and saying amongst the Romanes, that they desired no more harme to their enemies,
Of this and such things, it appears to have passed in a Common Proverb and saying among the Romans, that they desired no more harm to their enemies,
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Plemmenius likewise, a Romane Legate, hauing spoyled the Temple of Proserpina in Locris, as hee carryed the spoyle in his ships, they were casten and broken on the sea • … ands,
Plemmenius likewise, a Roman Legate, having spoiled the Temple of Proserpina in Locris, as he carried the spoil in his ships, they were casten and broken on the sea • … ands,
and the spoyle founde & restored againe to the Temple. Plemmenius himselfe neuer prospered thereafter. But being driuen from Italie to Greece, dyed a shamefull death.
and the spoil found & restored again to the Temple. Plemmenius himself never prospered thereafter. But being driven from Italy to Greece, died a shameful death.
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The like thing also we reade of Pyrrhus, And concerning Brennus, an aunciente king of the Gaules, how he with his souldiers, going to spoyle the Temple of Delphos; the most parte of his armie was destroyed with an earth-quake, himselfe so smitten, that for sorrow he killed himself.
The like thing also we read of Phyrrhus, And Concerning Brennus, an ancient King of the Gauls, how he with his Soldiers, going to spoil the Temple of Delphos; the most part of his army was destroyed with an earthquake, himself so smitten, that for sorrow he killed himself.
Brennus also (of whom I spak before) as Trogus Pompeius reports, spoyling the temples of Macedonia, in skoffing maner said, that the gods who were rich, ought to bestow on mortall men, of their liberall gifts.
Brennus also (of whom I spoke before) as Trogus Pompeius reports, spoiling the Temples of Macedonia, in scoffing manner said, that the God's who were rich, ought to bestow on Mortal men, of their liberal Gifts.
and the other, Dionysius, as is reported of him, vrged by an evill conscience, after that he had sold by publick voice & Proclamation, that which hee had spoyled from the Temples, compelled them to whom such things were sold, to restore them to the Temples, from the which they were taken.
and the other, Dionysius, as is reported of him, urged by an evil conscience, After that he had sold by public voice & Proclamation, that which he had spoiled from the Temples, compelled them to whom such things were sold, to restore them to the Temples, from the which they were taken.
we read, how he was casten out of his kingdome, & being brought to great necessitie, was compelled to teach a Grammer Schoole at Corinthus. And shall wee think the punishment of such men, to be included only within the short time of this life? albeit for the most parte, such men escaped not the Temporal punishments,
we read, how he was casten out of his Kingdom, & being brought to great necessity, was compelled to teach a Grammar School At Corinthus. And shall we think the punishment of such men, to be included only within the short time of this life? albeit for the most part, such men escaped not the Temporal punishments,
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when the Wandals came with a puissante armie, against Duke Gabinius (as is recited out of Eutropius ) the Duke sente some of his Captaines disguised, to see whither the Wandals reverenced the Temples of the Christians, or spoyled them.
when the Vandals Come with a puissant army, against Duke Gabinius (as is recited out of Eutropius) the Duke sent Some of his Captains disguised, to see whither the Vandals reverenced the Temples of the Christians, or spoiled them.
Clotharius King of France likewise (as Turonenss writeth) presuming most irrelegiously (as certaine other Kinges) to take the goodes of the kirk into his Thesaurie, made an Edicte, that all the Kirkes of his Realme, should pay to him the third parte of their fruits.
Clotharius King of France likewise (as Turonenss Writeth) presuming most irrelegiously (as certain other Kings) to take the goods of the kirk into his Thesaurie, made an Edict, that all the Kirkes of his Realm, should pay to him the third part of their fruits.
But being rebuked of a certaine Bishop, did retreat his ordinance: a rare example indeed; For there is a pestiferous maladie, whereof few amend by repentance.
But being rebuked of a certain Bishop, did retreat his Ordinance: a rare Exampl indeed; For there is a pestiferous malady, whereof few amend by Repentance.
To come yet nearer, wee reade of King WILLIAM of England, called Rufus, who for his pleasure & pastime, to inlarge his Forrest, demolished 17. Parish Kirks,
To come yet nearer, we read of King WILLIAM of England, called Rufus, who for his pleasure & pastime, to enlarge his Forest, demolished 17. Parish Kirks,
But in the same forrest, being at his game, in the very place (as some say) where one of the Kirks stood, was slaine by an arrow, shot at a Deere, by a certaine Knight,
But in the same forest, being At his game, in the very place (as Some say) where one of the Kirks stood, was slain by an arrow, shot At a Dear, by a certain Knight,
Indeede wee reade of Feredethus, who arrogate vnto himself the kingdom of Pictes, after the death of Hungus, that he toke againe from the Kirk & ministers thereof, such as then were the possessions which Hungus (being a godly king) had giuen them:
Indeed we read of Feredethus, who arrogate unto himself the Kingdom of Picts, After the death of Hungus, that he took again from the Kirk & Ministers thereof, such as then were the possessions which Hungus (being a godly King) had given them:
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Yet this may bee esteemed as one of the causes that GOD hes continued his Kingdome to stand so long vncōquished or translated to Forrayne power, aboue the continual successe of an hundreth generationes.
Yet this may be esteemed as one of the Causes that GOD hes continued his Kingdom to stand so long vnconquished or translated to Foreign power, above the continual success of an Hundredth generationes.
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In the booke of Exodus, wee haue a notable example of the people of Israell, Who offered so liberally, to the wooke of the Tabernacle, that MOYSES vvas forced to cause proclayme throughout the hoste, that no man or vvoman should offer any further for the service and building thereof.
In the book of Exodus, we have a notable Exampl of the people of Israel, Who offered so liberally, to the wooke of the Tabernacle, that MOSES was forced to cause proclaim throughout the host, that no man or woman should offer any further for the service and building thereof.
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Oh what contrarietie is betweene them and their doings, and our men, who cannot cease nor leaue off without any hoe, to takaway that which hath bin offred by others, til almost now there is no thing left behind.
O what contrariety is between them and their doings, and our men, who cannot cease nor leave off without any hoe, to takaway that which hath been offered by Others, till almost now there is no thing left behind.
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And to exhort grauely, his Son SOLOMON to accomplish the same. Declaring how he, according to his habilitie, had separated for the performing of that buylding,
And to exhort gravely, his Son SOLOMON to accomplish the same. Declaring how he, according to his hability, had separated for the performing of that building,
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Who being instigate by him (far vnlike our degenerate Nobilitie) gaue freely to the worke of the Lorde, 5000. talents of golde, and 10000. talents of siluer:
Who being instigate by him (Far unlike our degenerate Nobilt) gave freely to the work of the Lord, 5000. Talents of gold, and 10000. Talents of silver:
And it may be iudged, that King SALOMON doubled more. Now, if so much was bestowed vppon a materiall Temple building, what sūmes thinke yee, were employed yeerly for interteinemēt of the Priests & Levits, who had not onely the teindes of the whole Lande,
And it may be judged, that King SOLOMON doubled more. Now, if so much was bestowed upon a material Temple building, what sums think ye, were employed yearly for entertainment of the Priests & Levits, who had not only the Tithes of the Whole Land,
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I would answere and demaund, who makes it poore, so much as you insatiable pullers away of the rent already giuen to the Kirk, to your particular vses, provoking thereby the Lorde to withdraw his blessing from the Land which otherwise were able to yeeld sufficient provision, both for the Kirk, King, and common wealth.
I would answer and demand, who makes it poor, so much as you insatiable pullers away of the rend already given to the Kirk, to your particular uses, provoking thereby the Lord to withdraw his blessing from the Land which otherwise were able to yield sufficient provision, both for the Kirk, King, and Common wealth.
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Is it not a miserable thing, and vnworthie to bee heard tell of, in anie forrayne Countrie, that the Levites of Israell, who were in number 38000. aboue twentie yeares of age, with their wiues and children,
Is it not a miserable thing, and unworthy to be herd tell of, in any foreign Country, that the Levites of Israel, who were in number 38000. above twentie Years of age, with their wives and children,
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And nowe amongst vs, albeit it were but 600. Ministers to serue the whole Countrie of Scotland, sufficiente liues cannot be provided for them? yea, of them that are planted, a greate number were left little better then begging,
And now among us, albeit it were but 600. Ministers to serve the Whole Country of Scotland, sufficient lives cannot be provided for them? yea, of them that Are planted, a great number were left little better then begging,
and some notable men left altogether destitute? O miserable age, and vnhappy dayes that we be fallen into? Shall not the Papistes in their blinde zeale, ryse vp in judgemente against this vnthankful generation, who susteined thousands in their Kirkes, Abbaies,
and Some notable men left altogether destitute? O miserable age, and unhappy days that we be fallen into? Shall not the Papists in their blind zeal, rise up in judgement against this unthankful generation, who sustained thousands in their Kirkes, Abbeys,
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and Cloisters, besides that which they delt to the poore, vppon the Kirke-rentes: And nowe there be not so much lefte, as to susteine a fewe Ministers, Colleges,
and Cloisters, beside that which they dealt to the poor, upon the Kirk-rents: And now there be not so much left, as to sustain a few Ministers, Colleges,
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When as Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, heathen Princes, did bestow liberally, to buylde vp the temple again in Ierusalem, which NEBVCHADNETZAR had destroyed, as the books of Esra and Nehemias beare record.
When as Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, heathen Princes, did bestow liberally, to build up the temple again in Ierusalem, which NEBUCHADNEZZAR had destroyed, as the books of Ezra and Nehemiah bear record.
And the same Cyrus reverencing the God of heauen, of whom he had but little knowledge, did sende againe the vessels of golde and silver which NEBVCHADNETZAR had taken, to be restored to the temple of God, vnder the hand of Zerubbabel. Whereto should I insist to recite other examples,
And the same Cyrus reverencing the God of heaven, of whom he had but little knowledge, did send again the vessels of gold and silver which NEBUCHADNEZZAR had taken, to be restored to the temple of God, under the hand of Zerubbabel. Whereto should I insist to recite other Examples,
I might also recite a greate Catalogue of christian Princes, who following the example of such anciēt kings doted the Kirk with sufficient patrimonie.
I might also recite a great Catalogue of christian Princes, who following the Exampl of such ancient Kings doted the Kirk with sufficient patrimony.
Onely this I conclude, seeing that without Religion and justice, no common wealth can stande (for these are the two pillers, whereby the estate of all well governed cōmon wealths is vp-holden) it is greatly to be feared,
Only this I conclude, seeing that without Religion and Justice, no Common wealth can stand (for these Are the two pillars, whereby the estate of all well governed Common wealths is upholden) it is greatly to be feared,
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least this our cōmon wealth shal come to great desolatiō & decay, vnles speedy remedie be found out to stay the inconvenientes and dangers that be at hande.
lest this our Common wealth shall come to great desolation & decay, unless speedy remedy be found out to stay the inconvenientes and dangers that be At hand.
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when all ordinary meanes are taken away, whereby it should be interteined: and Idolatrie and Atheisme already entred in place thereof, in many parts of this Land,
when all ordinary means Are taken away, whereby it should be entertained: and Idolatry and Atheism already entered in place thereof, in many parts of this Land,
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it is justly to be feared (the Lord auerte it) that the ruine and decay of Religion in this Realme (if God of his just judgement suffer it) may bring exceeding great daunger to his person, and royal authoritie; yea, to the whole common-wealth.
it is justly to be feared (the Lord avert it) that the ruin and decay of Religion in this Realm (if God of his just judgement suffer it) may bring exceeding great danger to his person, and royal Authority; yea, to the Whole commonwealth.
Now, returning to our Text, & concluding with the Apostle, in the verses following, as he most justly rebukes the Iewes, who gloryed in the law of God,
Now, returning to our Text, & concluding with the Apostle, in the Verses following, as he most justly rebukes the Iewes, who gloried in the law of God,
declaring thereby the light regard they had to that Religion, which they outwardly professed, so it may be justly layd to the charge of this vnthankfull generation, that our outward glorie in his religion, shal turne to the vtter confusion of many in this Lande.
declaring thereby the Light regard they had to that Religion, which they outwardly professed, so it may be justly laid to the charge of this unthankful generation, that our outward glory in his Religion, shall turn to the utter confusion of many in this Land.
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Howe can our feined profession worke otherwaies, when the Doctrine of Christ his Evangell, whereof men wil so babble in their idle talking, is so profaned and abused in their daily life and conversation:
Howe can our feigned profession work otherways, when the Doctrine of christ his Gospel, whereof men will so babble in their idle talking, is so profaned and abused in their daily life and Conversation:
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So that the name of that good God, who hath so meruelously and mercifully in-lightned this nation aboue others, with the knowledge of his vndoubted trueth, by our licentious liuing, being trod vnderfoot, his name is euill spoken of by our occasion amongst the Papistes,
So that the name of that good God, who hath so marvelously and mercifully enlightened this Nation above Others, with the knowledge of his undoubted truth, by our licentious living, being trod underfoot, his name is evil spoken of by our occasion among the Papists,
as our vnthankfull Nation haue, in granting vs so great light, denyed to other mightie Kingdomes of the earth, to render againe such gracelesse payment,
as our unthankful nation have, in granting us so great Light, denied to other mighty Kingdoms of the earth, to render again such graceless payment,
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& the reste, at least, be not inferiour to IVDAS, who restored that which hee had most sacrilegiously taken, in betraying his Maister the Lord Iesus our Saviour.
& the rest, At least, be not inferior to IVDAS, who restored that which he had most sacrilegiously taken, in betraying his Master the Lord Iesus our Saviour.
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