A warning to come out of Babylon, in a sermon preached by Master Andrew Ramsay, minister at Edinburgh; at the receiving of Mr. Thomas Abernethie, sometime Jesuite, into the societie of the truely reformed Church of Scotland
AMongst other properties of GOD, whereby He describeth himselfe to Moses, Exod. 34. He is said to be long suffering: But though he be a patient and long suffering GOD, yet hee is not an Ever-suffering GOD. Long hath the Lord suffered the whoredomes and abominations of that mystick Babylon Rome, but hee is not ever to suffer them,
among other properties of GOD, whereby He Describeth himself to Moses, Exod 34. He is said to be long suffering: But though he be a patient and long suffering GOD, yet he is not an Ever-suffering GOD. Long hath the Lord suffered the whoredoms and abominations of that mystic Babylon Rome, but he is not ever to suffer them,
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and brake up the fountaines of the waters from beneath, that hee might sweepe away with the besome of an universall inundation the wicked from the face of the Earth;
and brake up the fountains of the waters from beneath, that he might sweep away with the besom of an universal inundation the wicked from the face of the Earth;
Before the LORD rained fire and brimstone from Heaven, hee delivered Lot out of Sodome. The Christians dwelling in Jerusalem, before the last destruction by Vespasian, were advertised by a voice from Heaven to depart from thence,
Before the LORD reigned fire and brimstone from Heaven, he Delivered Lot out of Sodom. The Christians Dwelling in Jerusalem, before the last destruction by Vespasian, were advertised by a voice from Heaven to depart from thence,
that GOD being to destroy Babilon• a voice is heard from Heaven, commanding his people to Come out of Babilon, least being partakers of her sins, they should receive of her plagu•s.
that GOD being to destroy Babilon• a voice is herd from Heaven, commanding his people to Come out of Babylon, least being partakers of her Sins, they should receive of her plagu•s.
First, The authoritie of the commandement, which is Divine, to wit, A voice from Heaven. Next, the persons to whom this commandement is given, to wit, GODS owne people. Third, the commandement it selfe, that they come out of Babell: The reasons follow, least being partakers of her sins, they receive of her plagues.
First, The Authority of the Commandment, which is Divine, to wit, A voice from Heaven. Next, the Persons to whom this Commandment is given, to wit, GOD'S own people. Third, the Commandment it self, that they come out of Babel: The Reasons follow, least being partakers of her Sins, they receive of her plagues.
when they ask us what warrand and authoritie our Reformers had to depart, and make secession from the church of Rome: They had (say wee) a double authoritie;
when they ask us what warrant and Authority our Reformers had to depart, and make secession from the Church of Room: They had (say we) a double Authority;
But the service of the Romane kirk became so idolatrous, that they were necessitate to forsake her, and come out of Babilon. Therefore by the same Oracle (whereby they were warned to come out of Babell, because of her whoredomes and idolatries) wee cease not dayly to warne Gods children to come out of Babell, least being partakers of her sins, they receive also of her plagues.
But the service of the Roman kirk became so idolatrous, that they were necessitate to forsake her, and come out of Babylon. Therefore by the same Oracle (whereby they were warned to come out of Babel, Because of her whoredoms and idolatries) we cease not daily to warn God's children to come out of Babel, least being partakers of her Sins, they receive also of her plagues.
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Come out my people (saith the voice from Heaven) &c. They are Gods people by free grace, singled out of the corrupt masse of Adam, predestinate through Christ unto life everlasting;
Come out my people (Says the voice from Heaven) etc. They Are God's people by free grace, singled out of the corrupt mass of Adam, predestinate through christ unto life everlasting;
The infallible consequent heereof is, that they cannot totally nor finally fall away from grace ▪ for the love of God the Father which continueth to the end, and is unchangeable, pleadeth for this perseverance:
The infallible consequent hereof is, that they cannot totally nor finally fallen away from grace ▪ for the love of God the Father which Continueth to the end, and is unchangeable, pleads for this perseverance:
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and because of this speciall love, this warning is given to come out of Babylon. It is a mark of Gods speciall favour, to call effectually from darknesse to light, from dead idoles, to the worshipping of the living GOD. Of this speciall love GOD called Abraham out of Vr of the Caldees. There were many widows in the dayes of Eliah, yet he was sent to none,
and Because of this special love, this warning is given to come out of Babylon. It is a mark of God's special favour, to call effectually from darkness to Light, from dead Idols, to the worshipping of the living GOD. Of this special love GOD called Abraham out of Vr of the Chaldeans. There were many Widows in the days of Elijah, yet he was sent to none,
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but to the widow of Sarepta: Many leper• there were in the dayes of Elizeus, but he was sent to none but to Naaman the Syrian: There were many covetous customers in the dayes of Christ, whereof none was called to be an Apostle of Christ, but Matthew the Publican:
but to the widow of Sarepta: Many leper• there were in the days of Elisha, but he was sent to none but to Naaman the Syrian: There were many covetous customers in the days of christ, whereof none was called to be an Apostle of christ, but Matthew the Publican:
As for Antiquitie, I might name many, but I will content me with Hierome, who in the preface of his exposition of Didymus de Spiritu sancto, hath these words, Cùm in Babylon versarer, purpuratae meretricis colonus,
As for Antiquity, I might name many, but I will content me with Jerome, who in the preface of his exposition of Didymus de Spiritu sancto, hath these words, Cum in Babylon versarer, purpuratae Harlots Colonus,
that is, when I was in Babylon, being a servant and a tenant of the scarlet whoore, &c. And more clearly to Marcella, in the name of Paula and Eustochium, hee inviteth her to come out of Rome, being that Apocalyptick Babylon; whereby it is clear what Hierome did esteeme of Rome: And in the preceeding chapter, the whore is said to sit cloathed in purple, dyeed with the bloud of the Saints, with a golden cup, full of fornications in her hand, having in her fore-head A mysterie Babilon. Rome therefore is that mystick Babylon, the citie situat upon seven hilles, which did reigne over all the kingdomes of the Earth at that time:
that is, when I was in Babylon, being a servant and a tenant of the scarlet whore, etc. And more clearly to Marcella, in the name of Paula and Eustochium, he Inviteth her to come out of Room, being that Apocalyptic Babylon; whereby it is clear what Jerome did esteem of Room: And in the preceding chapter, the whore is said to fit clothed in purple, died with the blood of the Saints, with a golden cup, full of fornications in her hand, having in her forehead A mystery Babylon. Rome Therefore is that mystic Babylon, the City situate upon seven hills, which did Reign over all the kingdoms of the Earth At that time:
And it is observable, that the Popes ordinarie vesture is Scarlet, and in the frontispice of his Mitre (as Joseph Scaliger witnesseth in his notes on the New Testament ) is written Mysterie: which he learned by the report of Lord Montmorency, who was certified thereof in his being at Rome. Moreover the same Scaliger sayeth there, that the Masse in all languages hath the name of Mysterie, which (I doubt not) is by Divine providence,
And it is observable, that the Popes ordinary vesture is Scarlet, and in the Frontispice of his Mitre (as Joseph Scaliger Witnesseth in his notes on the New Testament) is written Mystery: which he learned by the report of Lord Montmorency, who was certified thereof in his being At Room. Moreover the same Scaliger Saith there, that the Mass in all languages hath the name of Mystery, which (I doubt not) is by Divine providence,
for it is full of mysteries in all the parts, gestures, actions, and rites thereof, in so far, that for their exposition, they require a voluminous treatise,
for it is full of Mysteres in all the parts, gestures, actions, and Rites thereof, in so Far, that for their exposition, they require a voluminous treatise,
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In this book of Divine Revelation, Rome is branded with three titles and names, of Egypt, Sodome, and Babilon. It is called Egypt in the XI. Chapter, because it oppresseth the people of God, and maketh them worke in brick and clay of corrupt doctrines, and humane inventions.
In this book of Divine Revelation, Room is branded with three titles and names, of Egypt, Sodom, and Babylon. It is called Egypt in the XI. Chapter, Because it Oppresses the people of God, and makes them work in brick and clay of corrupt doctrines, and humane Inventions.
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It is there also called Sodome, because of idlenesse, and fulnesse of bread, and that filthie and unaturall lust, not to be named, which made GOD to raine fire and brimstone thereupon;
It is there also called Sodom, Because of idleness, and fullness of bred, and that filthy and unaturall lust, not to be nam, which made GOD to rain fire and brimstone thereupon;
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and these unnaturall lustes wherewith the Sodomites were infamous, so abounds in Rome, that Petrus Damianus leaving Rome, and betaking him to the wildernesse, in detestation of this Sodomiticall villanie, published a book, intituled by him Gomorraeus, which he did dedicat to Leo the ninth.
and these unnatural lusts wherewith the Sodomites were infamous, so abounds in Room, that Peter Damianus leaving Room, and betaking him to the Wilderness, in detestation of this Sodomitical villainy, published a book, entitled by him Gomorraeus, which he did Dedicate to Leo the ninth.
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And the Archbishop de la Casa, was not ashamed to present to the view of the world a treatise, in the commendation of filthie Sodomie, which was printed,
And the Archbishop de la Casa, was not ashamed to present to the view of the world a treatise, in the commendation of filthy Sodomy, which was printed,
doest thou not open thy mouth, and swallow such vile and grievous sinners? But, O LORD, great is thy patience, which the impenitent abusing, do treasure up to themselves wrath against the day of wrath.
dost thou not open thy Mouth, and swallow such vile and grievous Sinners? But, Oh LORD, great is thy patience, which the impenitent abusing, do treasure up to themselves wrath against the day of wrath.
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Thirdly, Rome is called Babilon, which signifieth confusion (for the confusion of tongues at the building of Babell ) because in Rome, mystick Babilon, there is a confusion of secular and ecclesiasti•k governement distinguished and divided by GOD himselfe, in the persons of Moses and Aaron, and from thence (as is evident) in the reigne of Jehosaphat, except in extraordinarie cases,
Thirdly, Room is called Babylon, which signifies confusion (for the confusion of tongues At the building of Babel) Because in Room, mystic Babylon, there is a confusion of secular and ecclesiasti•k government distinguished and divided by GOD himself, in the Persons of Moses and Aaron, and from thence (as is evident) in the Reign of Jehoshaphat, except in extraordinary cases,
The prime and purer Antiquitie not onely condemneth the same, but in the last and corrupt dayes Bernard. ad Eugenium enveyeth against all secular governement in the persons of Churchmen:
The prime and Purer Antiquity not only Condemneth the same, but in the last and corrupt days Bernard. ad Eugenium enveyeth against all secular government in the Persons of Churchmen:
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This is a great confusion, but there is a greater and worse, in mixing and confounding trueth with errour in the worship of GOD, for they have joyned with the word GOD, their traditions, with the two Sacraments of GOD, their five bastard sacraments, with the bloody sacrifice of CHRIST, their unbloodie sacrifice of the Messe; with the merit of Christ, the merit of man, with the adoration of the Creator the adoration of the creature;
This is a great confusion, but there is a greater and Worse, in mixing and confounding truth with error in the worship of GOD, for they have joined with the word GOD, their traditions, with the two Sacraments of GOD, their five bastard Sacraments, with the bloody sacrifice of CHRIST, their unbloody sacrifice of the Mess; with the merit of christ, the merit of man, with the adoration of the Creator the adoration of the creature;
To come out of Babylon is not only to come out with the feet of our body, but three wayes we must come out of Babylon: In minde, affection, and action:
To come out of Babylon is not only to come out with the feet of our body, but three ways we must come out of Babylon: In mind, affection, and actium:
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In minde and judgement, disproving and condemning their errours; in heart and affection hating them; in action, in deed and body forsakeing them, and that with resolution never to returne.
In mind and judgement, disproving and condemning their errors; in heart and affection hating them; in actium, in deed and body forsaking them, and that with resolution never to return.
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And he who in these three forsaketh Babel, may bee said truely to come out of Babel: But this coming out of Babel presupposeth a residing and dwelling in Babel; Whereby we may answere to these who aske us, where our Kirk was before the dayes of Luther; I aske likewise, where they who came out of Babel was, before their coming out of Babel; It must bee said that they were in Babel. So our Church before the reformation (which was three hundred yeares before Luther ) was in mystick Babylon the Romane church:
And he who in these three Forsaketh Babel, may be said truly to come out of Babel: But this coming out of Babel presupposeth a residing and Dwelling in Babel; Whereby we may answer to these who ask us, where our Kirk was before the days of Luther; I ask likewise, where they who Come out of Babel was, before their coming out of Babel; It must be said that they were in Babel. So our Church before the Reformation (which was three hundred Years before Luther) was in mystic Babylon the Roman Church:
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being better pleased with the Liturgie of Ambrose: these of Spaine did the same; lyking better the Mosarabick, and that of Isidorus, then the Romane Liturgie:
being better pleased with the Liturgy of Ambrose: these of Spain did the same; liking better the Mozarabic, and that of Isidorus, then the Roman Liturgy:
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What opposition was made against single life of Church-men in Germanie, England, and many other places, it is notore to all that are not strangers in historie.
What opposition was made against single life of Churchmen in Germany, England, and many other places, it is notore to all that Are not Strangers in history.
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When images were received in the Kirk, with a relative worship, about the seven hundred year of GOD, the German• and French bishops did resist the same;
When Images were received in the Kirk, with a relative worship, about the seven hundred year of GOD, the German• and French Bishops did resist the same;
The like did Scotus, Erigena, Rabanus, and after these Beringarius, till Pope Innocentius the third, with his prevailing faction, in the 1215. year of GOD did determine, that monstrous errour of Transubstantiation.
The like did Scotus, Erigena, Rabanus, and After these Beringarius, till Pope Innocentius the third, with his prevailing faction, in the 1215. year of GOD did determine, that monstrous error of Transubstantiation.
but also did subject the Imperiall crown to this Priestly mitre, and thereby put the Christian world in a combustion, which he effectuat not without great opposition even of the Cleargie;
but also did Subject the Imperial crown to this Priestly mitre, and thereby put the Christian world in a combustion, which he effectuat not without great opposition even of the Clergy;
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for the Cleargie of Germanie did resist, and many Divines did account him to be the Antichri••: And in this his more then sacrilegious jurisdiction, usurped over the Kirk of Christ in councels, not only the Cardinall of Arles, Sorbonists of Parise, but the generall councel holden at Constans, did oppose and condemne.
for the Clergy of Germany did resist, and many Divines did account him to be the Antichri••: And in this his more then sacrilegious jurisdiction, usurped over the Kirk of christ in Counsels, not only the Cardinal of Arles, Sorbonists of Paris, but the general council held At Constans, did oppose and condemn.
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And in late dayes Valla, Erasmu•, Beatus Renanus, with many others, though they lived in the societie of the Romane Kirk, did condemne many errours and abuses therein.
And in late days Valla, Erasmu•, Beatus Renanus, with many Others, though they lived in the society of the Roman Kirk, did condemn many errors and Abuses therein.
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Besides these publick Opponents, there were many thousand private Opponents, who were as these seven thousand in the Church of Israel, who bowed not their knees to Baal, but if not openly, yet secretly did oppose the same;
Beside these public Opponents, there were many thousand private Opponents, who were as these seven thousand in the Church of Israel, who bowed not their knees to Baal, but if not openly, yet secretly did oppose the same;
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as Nicodemus lived amongst the Pharisees, and Joseph of Arimathea amongst the Counsellours who condemned Christ: and these who had not defiled themselves,
as Nicodemus lived among the Pharisees, and Joseph of Arimathea among the Counsellors who condemned christ: and these who had not defiled themselves,
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but followed the Lamb, mentioned, Revel. 14. 4. There were thirdly many, whose eyes GOD did illighten in the article of death, who not finding any comfort in the intercession of Saints, and doctrine of merits;
but followed the Lamb, mentioned, Revel. 14. 4. There were Thirdly many, whose eyes GOD did illighten in the article of death, who not finding any Comfort in the Intercession of Saints, and Doctrine of merits;
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and therefore leaving these impure cisternes, had their recourse to the living fountaines of waters, which did spring out of the intercession and merits of Christ, to the eternall refreshment of their souls.
and Therefore leaving these impure cisterns, had their recourse to the living fountains of waters, which did spring out of the Intercession and merits of christ, to the Eternal refreshment of their Souls.
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If it bee replyed, how the Romane Kirk being (as we call) an adulterous Church could beget Children to GOD, as also being a false and corrupt Church, how shee could bring furth Orthodoxe and true professors. I answer,
If it be replied, how the Roman Kirk being (as we call) an adulterous Church could beget Children to GOD, as also being a false and corrupt Church, how she could bring forth Orthodox and true professors. I answer,
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Hos. chap. 2. vers. 2. Pleade with thy mother (saith the LORD ) That shee put away her whoordomes from betwixt her breasts, &c. Here sons of GOD, and yet their mother is an adulteresse:
Hos. chap. 2. vers. 2. Plead with thy mother (Says the LORD) That she put away her whoordoms from betwixt her breasts, etc. Here Sons of GOD, and yet their mother is an adulteress:
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As the Jewish Church in the dayes of Christ, for the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisies did infect the same, and Christ commandeth his Disciples to beware of that leaven, and yet to obey the Scribes and Pharisees, as they sate in the chai•e of Moses. By their leaven Pharisees did poyson the soules of many to their destruction,
As the Jewish Church in the days of christ, for the leaven of the Scribes and Pharisees did infect the same, and christ commands his Disciples to beware of that leaven, and yet to obey the Scribes and Pharisees, as they sat in the chai•e of Moses. By their leaven Pharisees did poison the Souls of many to their destruction,
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and sitting in the chaire of Moses, teaching the Law of Moses, and not their owne inventions, did beget children to GOD. After this manner the voice of Christ, and the voice of the Antichrist sounding in the church of Rome, thereby children was begotten to Christ ▪ and the Antichrist. Thevoice of Christ was heard in holy Scriptures written for our consolation, the voice of the Antichrist is heard in his traditions: The voice of Christ is heard in the administration of Baptisme and the Lords Supper, the voice of the Antichrist in the administration of his five bastard sacraments:
and sitting in the chair of Moses, teaching the Law of Moses, and not their own Inventions, did beget children to GOD. After this manner the voice of christ, and the voice of the Antichrist sounding in the Church of Room, thereby children was begotten to christ ▪ and the Antichrist. Thevoice of christ was herd in holy Scriptures written for our consolation, the voice of the Antichrist is herd in his traditions: The voice of christ is herd in the administration of Baptism and the lords Supper, the voice of the Antichrist in the administration of his five bastard Sacraments:
The voice of Christ is heard in the saving doctrine of his merite and righteousnesse, the voice of the Antichrist is heard in the doctrine of the merite and righteousnesse of man:
The voice of christ is herd in the Saving Doctrine of his merit and righteousness, the voice of the Antichrist is herd in the Doctrine of the merit and righteousness of man:
The voice of Christ is heard in the blood of Christ, that speaketh better things then the blood of Abel, the voice of the Antichrist in the forged satisfactorie blood of Martyres.
The voice of christ is herd in the blood of christ, that speaks better things then the blood of Abel, the voice of the Antichrist in the forged satisfactory blood of Martyrs.
I answere, That Gods children have a discretive judgement given unto them, whereby they know the voice of Christ from the voice of the Antichrist. My sheep hear my voice (sayeth Jesus Christ) and they follow me.
I answer, That God's children have a discretive judgement given unto them, whereby they know the voice of christ from the voice of the Antichrist. My sheep hear my voice (Saith jesus christ) and they follow me.
And this should not seeme strange, for if the lambe amongst the bleeting of ten thousand sheep can discerne the voice of her mother, much more the lambs of Christ Jesus can discerne the voice of their Father and Sheepheard Christ Jesus.
And this should not seem strange, for if the lamb among the bleeting of ten thousand sheep can discern the voice of her mother, much more the Lambs of christ jesus can discern the voice of their Father and Shepherd christ jesus.
And since GOD hath given by a naturall instinct unto the beasts, by smell and taste to discerne what hearhes are wholesome and convenient for their food, and what noysome;
And since GOD hath given by a natural instinct unto the beasts, by smell and taste to discern what hearhes Are wholesome and convenient for their food, and what noisome;
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shall wee not think, that GOD much more will enable (by his grace and Spirit) his owne children, bought with no lesse price then the blood of his Son, to discerne what is hurtfull, what conduceable for their salvation.
shall we not think, that GOD much more will enable (by his grace and Spirit) his own children, bought with no less price then the blood of his Son, to discern what is hurtful, what conducible for their salvation.
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Such is her pride, that although there be besides her the Kirkes of Grece, Syria, Africa, and Ethiopia, which disclaime her power as Antichristian, yet shee arrogantly usurpeth the title of the Catholick church, as proper and due only to her,
Such is her pride, that although there be beside her the Kirkes of Grece, Syria, Africa, and Ethiopia, which disclaim her power as Antichristian, yet she arrogantly usurpeth the title of the Catholic Church, as proper and due only to her,
Pride also in a high degree possesseth all her Cleargie: The meanest Priest is stiled as a Knight, and the meanest Nunne as a Ladie of Honour: Bishops and Archbishops are as Lords and Princes, and Cardinals above Princes, and the Man of sin the Pope their head exalteth himselfe not only above Kings and Emperours, but also above God himselfe.
Pride also in a high degree Possesses all her Clergy: The Meanest Priest is styled as a Knight, and the Meanest Nun as a Lady of Honour: Bishops and Archbishop's Are as lords and Princes, and Cardinals above Princes, and the Man of since the Pope their head Exalteth himself not only above Kings and emperors, but also above God himself.
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Frederick Barbarosso was forced to lay down his neck, upon the staires of the Kirk of Saint Marke in Venice to be trode upon by that proud Man of sin; and his son after the Pope had crowned him, was uncrowned, the Pope kicking off his crown with his foot, signifying thereby that it was in his power to King and unking, to crown and uncrown at his pleasure.
Frederick Barbarosso was forced to lay down his neck, upon the stairs of the Kirk of Saint Mark in Venice to be trodden upon by that proud Man of since; and his son After the Pope had crowned him, was uncrowned, the Pope kicking off his crown with his foot, signifying thereby that it was in his power to King and unking, to crown and uncrown At his pleasure.
The book called the Book of 〈 ◊ 〉 onies teacheth us, what are the base and servile dueties to be performed by Kings and Emperors to the Pope, that they should inact the part of footgroomes, in leading his bridle, of supporters, in holding his stirrop,
The book called the Book of 〈 ◊ 〉 onies Teaches us, what Are the base and servile duties to be performed by Kings and Emperor's to the Pope, that they should enact the part of footgroomes, in leading his bridle, of supporters, in holding his stirrup,
Neither doth he exalt himself above Kings and Emperours only, but above the Angels, commanding them to transport soules out of Purgatory. Yea his pride is more then Luciferian and Divellish; for the Divell when he made an offer of all the Kingdomes of the World to Christ, he acknowledged that hee had received them of GOD to give to whom he pleased,
Neither does he exalt himself above Kings and emperors only, but above the Angels, commanding them to transport Souls out of Purgatory. Yea his pride is more then Luciferian and Devilish; for the devil when he made an offer of all the Kingdoms of the World to christ, he acknowledged that he had received them of GOD to give to whom he pleased,
and in so doing would seeme to submit himself to GOD: But the Pope extolleth himself above GOD, for he dispenseth with the Lawes of GOD; and to dispense with Lawes is a note and marke of Superioritie, for no inferiour may dispense with the Lawes of a superiour,
and in so doing would seem to submit himself to GOD: But the Pope extolleth himself above GOD, for he dispenseth with the Laws of GOD; and to dispense with Laws is a note and mark of Superiority, for no inferior may dispense with the Laws of a superior,
Whatsoever the Kirk of God suffered by the Jewes and Herod, by the ten persecuting Pagan Emperours, by hereticall Emperours and Hereticks, by Julian the Apostate, by the Donatists, Circumcellians and other Shismaticks• by Istigerdes and Gornoades Kings of Persia, for the overthrow of their Pyr•um; by the Gothes, and Vandals in Africa; by the Saracens after the dayes of Heraclius, by Turks and others:
Whatsoever the Kirk of God suffered by the Jews and Herod, by the ten persecuting Pagan emperors, by heretical emperors and Heretics, by Julian the Apostate, by the Donatists, Circumcellians and other Shismaticks• by Istigerdes and Gornoades Kings of Persiam, for the overthrow of their Pyr•um; by the Goths, and Vandals in Africa; by the Saracens After the days of Heraclius, by Turks and Others:
whatsoever (I say) the Church hath suffered by these former Persecutors, being paraleled with these her sufferings in the last dayes, shall be found not to equiponderat in crueltie the Popish and antichristian persecution.
whatsoever (I say) the Church hath suffered by these former Persecutors, being paralleled with these her sufferings in the last days, shall be found not to equiponderat in cruelty the Popish and Antichristian persecution.
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Hovv many hundreth thousands of the Valdenses have beene murthered by them? Hovv many Hussites and Taborites in Bohemia have suffered for the name of Christ? Hovv many thousands in France, Germanie, Italy, Pole, Hungary, England, Scotland, and low Countreyes, since the reformation (begun by Luther and Zuinglius ) have beene massacred and mutthered by them? What river have they not dyed with the blood of the saints? What fornace have they not made to smoake vvith their bones? vvhat tovvn and citie have they not made a shambles to boutcher their bodies? If the blood of one Abel cryed to heaven for a vengeance, shall not the blood of so many millions whom they have martyred for the name of Iesus cry more shrill and loude in the eares of GOD for his just vengeance upon this mystick Babylon. Therefore come out of Babel, lest being partakers of her sins yee receive of her plagues.
How many Hundredth thousands of the Valdenses have been murdered by them? How many Hussites and Taborites in Bohemia have suffered for the name of christ? How many thousands in France, Germany, Italy, Pole, Hungary, England, Scotland, and low Countries, since the Reformation (begun by Luther and Zwingli) have been massacred and mutthered by them? What river have they not died with the blood of the Saints? What furnace have they not made to smoke with their bones? what tovvn and City have they not made a shambles to boutcher their bodies? If the blood of one Abel cried to heaven for a vengeance, shall not the blood of so many millions whom they have martyred for the name of Iesus cry more shrill and loud in the ears of GOD for his just vengeance upon this mystic Babylon. Therefore come out of Babel, lest being partakers of her Sins ye receive of her plagues.
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Adde to these former the third sin of mystick Babylon; which is deceit, wherein they are so expert, that they exceed all others mentioned in any historie.
Add to these former the third since of mystic Babylon; which is deceit, wherein they Are so expert, that they exceed all Others mentioned in any history.
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They delude the ignorant with lying miracles, the blinde Zelotes with superstitious rites and ceremonies: they spoile others with Philosophie, or Sophistrie rather: others with pretended antiquitie;
They delude the ignorant with lying Miracles, the blind Zealots with superstitious Rites and ceremonies: they spoil Others with Philosophy, or Sophistry rather: Others with pretended antiquity;
by adding, changing, deleting, as their Trent Indices Expurgatorii do make knowne to the world? And such is their policie and craft, that they have found out wayes, to make themselves masters of moyens, lives, secrets, and consciences of men.
by adding, changing, deleting, as their Trent Indices Expurgatory do make known to the world? And such is their policy and craft, that they have found out ways, to make themselves Masters of moyens, lives, secrets, and Consciences of men.
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What bee their emunctorie and chetting arts, to gain moyens and riches to themselves, it is notore by their pardons, purgatorie, messes, merits, indulgences.
What bee their emunctory and chetting arts, to gain moyens and riches to themselves, it is notore by their Pardons, purgatory, Messes, merits, Indulgences.
At what rate doe men buy Heaven, upon the opinion of the merite of good works? What will any spare to lay out for remission of his sins? And what charges will any refuse to give who is demented with their superstition, to relieve his own soul,
At what rate do men buy Heaven, upon the opinion of the merit of good works? What will any spare to lay out for remission of his Sins? And what charges will any refuse to give who is demented with their Superstition, to relieve his own soul,
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It is therefore most probable, that the monstrous parricides, committed against the royall and sacred persons of Henrie the 3. and 4. Kings of France, were hatched by the Pope,
It is Therefore most probable, that the monstrous parricides, committed against the royal and sacred Persons of Henry the 3. and 4. Kings of France, were hatched by the Pope,
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for that treacherous and bloudie fact, and was so excessive in extolling it, that hee was not affrayed to compare the same to the mysterie of the incarnation of Christ;
for that treacherous and bloody fact, and was so excessive in extolling it, that he was not afraid to compare the same to the mystery of the incarnation of christ;
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Such was that Poulder-plot, transcending in crueltie all other in former ages, conceived in the Consistorie of Rome, extinguished at the houre of the birth, by the mercie of God,
Such was that Powder-plot, transcending in cruelty all other in former ages, conceived in the Consistory of Room, extinguished At the hour of the birth, by the mercy of God,
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By this their fraud also and craft, they dominier, and beare rule over the consciences of men, ascribing to themselves a power of making lawes, to binde and louse the conscience at their arbitriment.
By this their fraud also and craft, they dominier, and bear Rule over the Consciences of men, ascribing to themselves a power of making laws, to bind and louse the conscience At their arbitrament.
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and leade their blinded disciples whether they will. And this is their craft and policie, whereby they reigne over the lives, moyens, secrets, and consciences of men.
and lead their blinded Disciples whither they will. And this is their craft and policy, whereby they Reign over the lives, moyens, secrets, and Consciences of men.
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But God who catcheth the craftie in their craftinesse, and delivereth the upright and sincere, will catch with the nets of his justice these deceitfull workers of iniquitie in Babylon Therefore come out of Babylon, least being partakers of her sins, yee partake of her plagues.
But God who Catches the crafty in their craftiness, and Delivereth the upright and sincere, will catch with the nets of his Justice these deceitful workers of iniquity in Babylon Therefore come out of Babylon, least being partakers of her Sins, ye partake of her plagues.
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These former three vices, Pride, Crueltie and Craft, have ever been esteemed to be badges and marks of a false and corrupt religion. The Pharisees for crueltie are called by Christ murtherers, for craft serpents; for pride, to walk in long robes, to covet the first salutations in markets, and first seat at tables.
These former three vices, Pride, Cruelty and Craft, have ever been esteemed to be badges and marks of a false and corrupt Religion. The Pharisees for cruelty Are called by christ murderers, for craft Serpents; for pride, to walk in long robes, to covet the First salutations in Markets, and First seat At tables.
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Eusebius speaking of Samosatenus an heretick, mentioneth his pride and arrogancie. Augustine the Monk sent from Rome, to induce England to the obedience of the Romane church, not daining himself to rise, being saluted, For his pride was esteemed of the beholders not to be sent of God.
Eusebius speaking of Samosatene an heretic, mentioneth his pride and arrogancy. Augustine the Monk sent from Room, to induce England to the Obedience of the Roman Church, not daining himself to rise, being saluted, For his pride was esteemed of the beholders not to be sent of God.
Optatus Milevitan••s, a learned and godly Bishop, brandeth with pride Donatus that archschismatick, that he was not so much called Donat bishop of Carthage, as (out of pride) Donat of Carthage, that is ( stylo novo ) lord of Carthage. With this leaven of pride the doctrine of the Romane church is heeven up, by their merit of condignitie, works of supererogation, possibilitie of fulfilling the Law, with perfection of Faith, and hope in this life.
Optatus Milevitan••s, a learned and godly Bishop, brandeth with pride Donatus that archschismatick, that he was not so much called Donat bishop of Carthage, as (out of pride) Donat of Carthage, that is (stylo novo) lord of Carthage. With this leaven of pride the Doctrine of the Roman Church is heeven up, by their merit of condignity, works of supererogation, possibility of fulfilling the Law, with perfection of Faith, and hope in this life.
As to God the Creator of all, they show themselves vile idolaters, representing GOD the Father in the similitude of an old man, GOD the Son in the similitude of a lamb, GOD the holy Ghost, in the similitude of a dove;
As to God the Creator of all, they show themselves vile Idolaters, representing GOD the Father in the similitude of an old man, GOD the Son in the similitude of a lamb, GOD the holy Ghost, in the similitude of a dove;
And in so doeing they are no better, but rather worse than the idolatrous Gentiles, who (as the Apostle sayeth) did transforme the glory of the incorruptible GOD, into the similitude of corruptible things,
And in so doing they Are no better, but rather Worse than the idolatrous Gentiles, who (as the Apostle Saith) did transform the glory of the incorruptible GOD, into the similitude of corruptible things,
And so it appeareth to be by their prayers, directed unto the Crosse for grace and par•on, in these words, O crux, ave spes unica, auge piis justi•iam, r•isque da veniam;
And so it appears to be by their Prayers, directed unto the Cross for grace and par•on, in these words, O crux, have spes Unique, auge piis justi•iam, r•isque da veniam;
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What greater worship would they give to God then this? Do they not also honour with divine worship the blessed Virgine? The Heretiques called Collyridiari did offer cakes unto her, and so do the Romanists this day.
What greater worship would they give to God then this? Do they not also honour with divine worship the blessed Virgae? The Heretics called Collyridiari did offer cakes unto her, and so do the Romanists this day.
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O Empresse, and our most kinde Ladie, by the authoritie of a mother, command thy most beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that hee would vou•hafe to list up our mindes, from the love of all earthly things, unto heavenly desires. O blasphemous speaches!
O Empress, and our most kind Lady, by the Authority of a mother, command thy most Beloved Son, our Lord jesus christ, that he would vou•hafe to list up our minds, from the love of all earthly things, unto heavenly Desires. Oh blasphemous Speeches!
But whose speaches are these? Are they not the speaches of their doctor exalted by them, to the Seraphick order of angels, a place not fit for an idolater? In adoring the Pope their head they are no lesse transcendent idolaters, in acknowledging his power, not only to dispense with the law of God,
But whose Speeches Are these? are they not the Speeches of their Doctor exalted by them, to the Seraphic order of Angels, a place not fit for an idolater? In adoring the Pope their head they Are no less transcendent Idolaters, in acknowledging his power, not only to dispense with the law of God,
What bee their idolatrous absolute subjection to the Pope, who so like to know, may read it in Bellarmine his fourth book, de Pont. Rom. 2. chap. where he averreth impudently, That the Pope ought to bee heard with obedience,
What be their idolatrous absolute subjection to the Pope, who so like to know, may read it in Bellarmine his fourth book, de Pont. Rom. 2. chap. where he averreth impudently, That the Pope ought to be herd with Obedience,
And not only impudently, but blasphemously hee affirmeth in the fifth chapter of the same book towards the end, that if the Pope did erre, commanding vice, forbidding vertue, the Church should be bound to believe vice to bee good,
And not only impudently, but blasphemously he Affirmeth in the fifth chapter of the same book towards the end, that if the Pope did err, commanding vice, forbidding virtue, the Church should be bound to believe vice to be good,
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Likewise in offering incense to the Saincts in generall, sweareing by them, praying, and vowing to them, (which are partes of Divine worshippe) Doe they not commit vile idolatrie? And in worshipping of images (forbidden so clearlie and frequently in Gods word) whether it be with relative, terminative,
Likewise in offering incense to the Saints in general, swearing by them, praying, and vowing to them, (which Are parts of Divine worship) Do they not commit vile idolatry? And in worshipping of Images (forbidden so clearly and frequently in God's word) whither it be with relative, terminative,
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Further, their Idolatrie doth manifest it self in worshipping Saint Christopher, the three imaginarie Kings at Culen, and others who never had life, breath nor being,
Further, their Idolatry does manifest it self in worshipping Saint Christopher, the three imaginary Kings At Culen, and Others who never had life, breath nor being,
as their Saint Longinus, whom ignorance hath canonized, transforming the speare that pierced Christs side, called in Greek NONLATINALPHABET into Longin••s a religious Latine Saint.
as their Saint Longinus, whom ignorance hath canonized, transforming the spear that pierced Christ side, called in Greek into Longin••s a religious Latin Saint.
and curing of diseases, as also for conferring all manner of benefites: So also in the Romane church they have their tutelarie saints for nations, cities, places;
and curing of diseases, as also for conferring all manner of benefits: So also in the Roman Church they have their tutelary Saints for Nations, cities, places;
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Finally as the Samaritans did worship that which they knew not, and the Athenians, did erect an altar to the unknowne GOD; so also in the sacrament of the Lords body they worship and know not what they worship,
Finally as the Samaritans did worship that which they knew not, and the Athenians, did erect an altar to the unknown GOD; so also in the sacrament of the lords body they worship and know not what they worship,
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whether bread or the body of the LORD, for seeing the change of the body of Christ dependeth upon the Priests intention (as they affirme) and they being uncertaine of his intention, do worship and know not what they worship,
whither bred or the body of the LORD, for seeing the change of the body of christ dependeth upon the Priests intention (as they affirm) and they being uncertain of his intention, do worship and know not what they worship,
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The like befell the churches of Galatia when circumcision and the works of the law was thought necessare supplements to Faith to make up our justification before. GOD: Yet because these foresaid errours was not defended with obstinacie, the maintainers were not formally hereticks.
The like befell the Churches of Galatia when circumcision and the works of the law was Thought necessare supplements to Faith to make up our justification before. GOD: Yet Because these foresaid errors was not defended with obstinacy, the maintainers were not formally Heretics.
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It is an hereticall doctrine maintained in the church of Rome with obstinacie, that the Scripture is unsufficient for salvation, and is but a partiall rule of our Faith, seeing according to the Divine Apostle Paul, It is able to make us wise to salvation,
It is an heretical Doctrine maintained in the Church of Room with obstinacy, that the Scripture is unsufficient for salvation, and is but a partial Rule of our Faith, seeing according to the Divine Apostle Paul, It is able to make us wise to salvation,
It is more hereticall then this to affirme, that their church traditions (which are uncertain) shall equall the written Word of God, given by divine inspiration. There is a third hereticall doctrine, that surpasseth the two former;
It is more heretical then this to affirm, that their Church traditions (which Are uncertain) shall equal the written Word of God, given by divine inspiration. There is a third heretical Doctrine, that Surpasses the two former;
that the last resolution of our faith shall not be grounded upon Gods Word, but upon the church, that is (according to their glosse) upon the Pope, who only (as they misbelieve) is priviledged from all errour.
that the last resolution of our faith shall not be grounded upon God's Word, but upon the Church, that is (according to their gloss) upon the Pope, who only (as they misbelieve) is privileged from all error.
repugnant finally to his merit, which being in it self infinit, is redacted to a finite worth and measure, at the pleasure of every Messemunging-priest:
repugnant finally to his merit, which being in it self infinite, is redacted to a finite worth and measure, At the pleasure of every Messemunging-priest:
It is an hereticall and arrogant doctrine, which teacheth man by the merit of condignitie to deserve life everlasting, seing when we have done all we can, we are unprofitable servants, and when we have suffered what is possible to us, these momentanie asslictions are not worthie of that infinit weight of glory, layed 〈 ◊ 〉 for us in Heaven:
It is an heretical and arrogant Doctrine, which Teaches man by the merit of condignity to deserve life everlasting, sing when we have done all we can, we Are unprofitable Servants, and when we have suffered what is possible to us, these momentary asslictions Are not worthy of that infinite weight of glory, laid 〈 ◊ 〉 for us in Heaven:
The doctrine of the Romane church jumpeth with the heresie of Florinus, which holdeth, that God made the inferiour and sensuall part of mans soule, with a propension and inclination to sin.
The Doctrine of the Roman Church jumps with the heresy of Florinus, which holds, that God made the inferior and sensual part of men soul, with a propension and inclination to since.
In the doctrine of Free-will, besides the fond opinion they have in advancing immoderatly the libertie of the same, they have fallen upon sundrie hereticall positions, in extolling the power thereof:
In the Doctrine of Freewill, beside the found opinion they have in advancing immoderately the liberty of the same, they have fallen upon sundry heretical positions, in extolling the power thereof:
and if worse can be yet, our hearts are said to be meer stones: Is it not then an heretical assertion, that there is in us any active power to do good ▪ being in such a miserable condition? Moreover, such being our corruption, that all the imaginations of our heart are altogether set upon evill, and that without the holy Spirit, we cannot say so much as the Lord Jesus. Is it not an heretick doctrine, which teacheth, that man unregenerat,
and if Worse can be yet, our hearts Are said to be mere stones: Is it not then an heretical assertion, that there is in us any active power to do good ▪ being in such a miserable condition? Moreover, such being our corruption, that all the Imaginations of our heart Are altogether Set upon evil, and that without the holy Spirit, we cannot say so much as the Lord jesus. Is it not an heretic Doctrine, which Teaches, that man unregenerate,
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which hath a flat opposition to the Apostles words, I dare not (faith he) speak of any thing which Christ hath not worught by mee, to make the Gentiles obedient in word and deed:
which hath a flat opposition to the Apostles words, I Dare not (faith he) speak of any thing which christ hath not worught by me, to make the Gentiles obedient in word and deed:
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The meanest of these foresaids heresies against faith, are of greater moment then the old heresies of the Quartodecimani &c. recorded by 〈 ◊ 〉 Epiphanius, and Augustine. Neither have these pes••erous weeds of heresies spread their roots to the suppression of Faith,
The Meanest of these foresaids heresies against faith, Are of greater moment then the old heresies of the Quartodecimans etc. recorded by 〈 ◊ 〉 Epiphanius, and Augustine. Neither have these pes••erous weeds of heresies spread their roots to the suppression of Faith,
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and dispensation with perjuries, against the third? Saints dayes are among them in greater estimation then the Lords day, contrare to the fourth commandement:
and Dispensation with perjuries, against the third? Saints days Are among them in greater estimation then the lords day, Contraire to the fourth Commandment:
and lastly they deny concupisence to be formally sin after baptisme, as if in any article of time it might be said of man, that he is without all sin.
and lastly they deny concupiscence to be formally since After Baptism, as if in any article of time it might be said of man, that he is without all since.
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If it be demanded, when, and how these errours came in, and what was the cause that being so grosse and palpable, they get such acceptance of the learned.
If it be demanded, when, and how these errors Come in, and what was the cause that being so gross and palpable, they get such acceptance of the learned.
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since the reformation began by the Valdenses; As that superstitious festivitie of the forged transubstantiat bread into the body of Christ, jubilees, depriving the laicks of the cup, erecting of images in resemblance of the blessed Trinitie, schoole ▪ divinitie, more Aristotelian; then Scriptur•li, diverse orders of begging Monks, Jesuites; and others;
since the Reformation began by the Valdenses; As that superstitious festivity of the forged transubstantiate bred into the body of christ, jubilees, depriving the laics of the cup, erecting of Images in resemblance of the blessed Trinity, school ▪ divinity, more Aristotelian; then Scriptur•li, diverse order of begging Monks, Jesuits; and Others;
and the immaculate and pure conception of the blessed Virgine, without originall sin, against reason and Scripture, is now almost universally maintained.
and the immaculate and pure conception of the blessed Virgae, without original since, against reason and Scripture, is now almost universally maintained.
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As to the errours before the reformation, though they pretend antiquitie, it shall be found that some of them were unknown to the church for many hundred years;
As to the errors before the Reformation, though they pretend antiquity, it shall be found that Some of them were unknown to the Church for many hundred Years;
when Minucius Felix (who flourished in the 206. year of God) averreth in the person of Octavius his dialogist, that Christians did neither wish, nor worship crosses? Where was images in the church,
when Minucius Felix (who flourished in the 206. year of God) averreth in the person of Octavius his dialogist, that Christians did neither wish, nor worship Crosses? Where was Images in the Church,
when they were condemned in the councel, holden at Eliberis? And Epiphanius (who lived in the 370 year of God) seeing a vail, haying in it the Picture of Christ,
when they were condemned in the council, held At Elvira? And Epiphanius (who lived in the 370 year of God) seeing a Vail, haying in it the Picture of christ,
or some saint (as hee sayeth) hung without the door of the temple of Anablet•a, moved with an holy indignation, did cut the same in twaine, which doing is approven by Hierome. Was the worship of Angels received in the church, when the councill of Laodicea did prohibit the same,
or Some saint (as he Saith) hung without the door of the temple of Anablet•a, moved with an holy Indignation, did Cut the same in twaine, which doing is approven by Jerome. Was the worship of Angels received in the Church, when the council of Laodicea did prohibit the same,
and Theodoret (who lived in the 430. year of God) in his commentar upon the 2 Col•ss. condemneth it likewise? Doeth not Gregorie, bishop of Rome, about the 600 yeare of God, writing to Serenus bisop of Marsilia, condemne the worship of images? Was the Saints worshipped in the church, when Augustine (who was in the 420. year of God) in his book de verarelig affirmeth, that they did honour the saints with charitie, and with noworship:
and Theodoret (who lived in the 430. year of God) in his commentar upon the 2 Col•ss. Condemneth it likewise? Doth not Gregory, bishop of Room, about the 600 year of God, writing to Serenus bisop of Marseille, condemn the worship of Images? Was the Saints worshipped in the Church, when Augustine (who was in the 420. year of God) in his book the verarelig Affirmeth, that they did honour the Saints with charity, and with noworship:
Was not these books which now the Romane church accounteth to be Canonick Scripture, esteemed to be Apocryph in the councell of Laodicca, and by Hierome, in his prologue, called Gal•atus, and by the Christian church in these dayes? Was the imputation of Christs righteousnesse unknowne to the Ancient church, when Augustine in his Enchiridian ad Laurentium clearely averreth the same;
Was not these books which now the Roman Church accounteth to be Canonic Scripture, esteemed to be Apocryph in the council of Laodicea, and by Jerome, in his prologue, called Gal•atus, and by the Christian Church in these days? Was the imputation of Christ righteousness unknown to the Ancient Church, when Augustine in his Enchiridion and Laurentium clearly averreth the same;
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when Polycrates, with the rest of the eastern bishops did resist Victor, bishop of Ro•e: The holy Martyr Cyprian did resist St•phanus and Corn•lius, both bishops of Rome: And the bishops of Africk in the Milevitan councell (whereat Augustine was present) did inhibite all transmarine appellations to the Sea of Rome? Was the doctrine of the substantiall changing of the bread in the body of Christ (nothing remaining of the bread,
when Polycrates, with the rest of the eastern Bishops did resist Victor, bishop of Ro•e: The holy Martyr Cyprian did resist St•phanus and Corn•lius, both Bishops of Room: And the Bishops of Africa in the Milevitan council (whereat Augustine was present) did inhibit all transmarine appellations to the Sea of Rome? Was the Doctrine of the substantial changing of the bred in the body of christ (nothing remaining of the bred,
but naked accidents) received and approved, when Theodoret plainly affirmeth, that the bread doth abide in its substance unchanged? The same doeth Gelasius bishop of Rome after him, Bertrame, and Scotus, one of their chiefe schoolemen testisyeth, lib. 4. Senten. that before the Lateran councell, which was near twelve hundred years after Christ, transubstantiation was no article of Faith.
but naked accidents) received and approved, when Theodoret plainly Affirmeth, that the bred does abide in its substance unchanged? The same doth Gelasius bishop of Room After him, Bertrame, and Scotus, one of their chief Schoolmen testisyeth, lib. 4. Senten. that before the Lateran council, which was near twelve hundred Years After christ, transubstantiation was no article of Faith.
This was not of old, as is manifest out of Fathers, Councels, and Decrees of the bishops of Rome. Was auricular confession thought to bee of Divine authoritie,
This was not of old, as is manifest out of Father's, Counsels, and Decrees of the Bishops of Room. Was auricular Confessi Thought to be of Divine Authority,
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and necessare for salvation, when Nectarius, a learned and godly bishop of Constantinople, did abrogate the same, which also Chrysostome his successor did reject as unnecessare? The like did after him Cassianus, and in these our later ages Cardinall Cajetan, •.
and necessare for salvation, when Nectarius, a learned and godly bishop of Constantinople, did abrogate the same, which also Chrysostom his successor did reject as unnecessary? The like did After him Cassian, and in these our later ages Cardinal Cajetan, •.
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as is certaine out of Cyprian, and the fourth councell of Carthage ▪ Why are Presbyters now debarred from a definitive voice in councell, which they had and enjoyed in the Christian church,
as is certain out of Cyprian, and the fourth council of Carthage ▪ Why Are Presbyters now debarred from a definitive voice in council, which they had and enjoyed in the Christian Church,
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for many hundred years? As is manifest out of many Councels, as the second holden at Rome, and these of Eliberis, Sinuessa, the fifth Toletan; and that late Councel of Constans, as is related by AEnaeas Sylvius, in that hote contest which was between Panormitan and the Cardinal of Arels. Do not this day in the Romane church Archimandritae, do not the generals of religious orders to this day voice in their Councels? And both of them are but Presbyters, no Prelats.
for many hundred Years? As is manifest out of many Counsels, as the second held At Room, and these of Elvira, Sinuessa, the fifth Toletan; and that late Council of Constans, as is related by Aeneas Sylvius, in that hight contest which was between Panormitan and the Cardinal of Arels. Do not this day in the Roman Church Archimandritae, do not the generals of religious order to this day voice in their Counsels? And both of them Are but Presbyters, no Prelates.
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Who can designe the precise period of time of unlawfull divorce? Who can designe the precise period of time of idolatrie ▪ The Jewes against the word sacrifized upon Mountaines: but who knoweth the precise time? The Saducees believed neither Angel nor spirit, and the beginning of
Who can Design the precise Period of time of unlawful divorce? Who can Design the precise Period of time of idolatry ▪ The Jews against the word sacrificed upon Mountains: but who Knoweth the precise time? The Sadducees believed neither Angel nor Spirit, and the beginning of
The private and solitare communion of the Priest, without the people, used daylie in the Romane church is contrare to the word of God, practise of the Ancients, and Canons of Councels:
The private and solitare communion of the Priest, without the people, used daily in the Roman Church is Contraire to the word of God, practice of the Ancients, and Canonas of Counsels:
and was universally received and approven in the dayes of Cyprian and Augustine, and who knoweth the originall of the same• The custome of the church of old was first to enjoine repentance,
and was universally received and approven in the days of Cyprian and Augustine, and who Knoweth the original of the same• The custom of the Church of old was First to enjoin Repentance,
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The beginning of this change who can tell? There was hereticks named NONLATINALPHABET, because the source and fountaine from whence this heresie did spring, was unknowne.
The beginning of this change who can tell? There was Heretics nam, Because the source and fountain from whence this heresy did spring, was unknown.
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Shall we say that a man sick of a consumption, is not diseased because we know not when his disease began? The masse of errours wherewith the Romane Church is loadened, is called a Mysterie of iniquitie, because as a mysterie is dark, they came in d•rkly;
Shall we say that a man sick of a consumption, is not diseased Because we know not when his disease began? The mass of errors wherewith the Roman Church is loadened, is called a Mystery of iniquity, Because as a mystery is dark, they Come in d•rkly;
first, Secretly; next, openly, undercolour of law, thirdly by force and violence. Secretly invocation of Saints, crosses, images, purgatorie, the sacrifice of the masse, authorizing of Apocryp• books,
First, Secretly; next, openly, undercolour of law, Thirdly by force and violence. Secretly invocation of Saints, Crosses, Images, purgatory, the sacrifice of the mass, authorizing of Apocryp• books,
Invocation of Saints had its originall from the festivall dayes dedicat to Saints, first in the church of Smyrna, for the commemoration of the martyrdome of Polyearpus bishop there;
Invocation of Saints had its original from the festival days Dedicate to Saints, First in the Church of Smyrna, for the commemoration of the martyrdom of Polyearpus bishop there;
and from publick banqueting to nomination in Church prayer, from nomination to Rhetorick compellation, and from that to invocation, and consequentlie to idolatrie.
and from public banqueting to nomination in Church prayer, from nomination to Rhetoric compellation, and from that to invocation, and consequently to idolatry.
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Prayer for the dead is not founded upon scripture, (as Epiphanius against Aërius confesseth) but upon tradition, which often is deceatfull and ever uncertaine:
Prayer for the dead is not founded upon scripture, (as Epiphanius against Aërius Confesses) but upon tradition, which often is deceitful and ever uncertain:
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It was unknown to the apostles &c their disciples, and others succeding them, who thought the souls to rest sequestrat in secret places, expecting the second coming of Christ.
It was unknown to the Apostles etc. their Disciples, and Others succeeding them, who Thought the Souls to rest sequestrate in secret places, expecting the second coming of christ.
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Afterward, least the soule should seeme to be mortall and the Saints departed to be Gods (as witnesseth Epiphanius ) they did broach this superstition, which was advanced by a new conceit, that the souls:
Afterwards, lest the soul should seem to be Mortal and the Saints departed to be God's (as Witnesseth Epiphanius) they did broach this Superstition, which was advanced by a new conceit, that the Souls:
after this life did either reside in the outward porch of heaven before their entrie, or if they were in heaven, did not attaine at the first to the full fruition of God;
After this life did either reside in the outward porch of heaven before their entry, or if they were in heaven, did not attain At the First to the full fruition of God;
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which made Augustine to pray for his father Patricius and others, whom he affirmeth to be in the heavenly Hierusalem: and if they were in the heavenlie Hierusalem, why doth hee pray for them,
which made Augustine to pray for his father Patricius and Others, whom he Affirmeth to be in the heavenly Jerusalem: and if they were in the heavenly Jerusalem, why does he pray for them,
Flitting out of the tabernacles of this mortality, before they did attaine to the fruition of God, behooved to be purged by fire as most fit for that use:
Flitting out of the Tabernacles of this mortality, before they did attain to the fruition of God, behooved to be purged by fire as most fit for that use:
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As to altars, Bellarmine confesseth, that there is no mention either, of Priest, or altar in scripture in the dayes of the Apostles; (for that, whereof is spoken, Heb. 13. 10. is Christ our altar in heaven, upon whom we offer our prayers) and Minucius Felix, who lived in the 300 year of God, witnesseth, that Christians in his time had no altars nor images:
As to Altars, Bellarmine Confesses, that there is no mention either, of Priest, or altar in scripture in the days of the Apostles; (for that, whereof is spoken, Hebrew 13. 10. is christ our altar in heaven, upon whom we offer our Prayers) and Minucius Felix, who lived in the 300 year of God, Witnesseth, that Christians in his time had no Altars nor Images:
yet it is to be understood, that there was then no sacrifice of the body of Christ, seeing the same author against Marcion calleth the bread a figure or representative signe of the body of Christ;
yet it is to be understood, that there was then no sacrifice of the body of christ, seeing the same author against Marcion calls the bred a figure or representative Signen of the body of christ;
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The Canonick Scriptures dyted by Divine inspiration, were first only read in the church, as is evident out of Justine Martyres apologie, Origen, and the councell holden at Laodicea, and other councels:
The Canonic Scriptures dyted by Divine inspiration, were First only read in the Church, as is evident out of Justin Martyrs apology, Origen, and the council held At Laodicea, and other Counsels:
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and they to the reading of the acts of Martyres, and thereafter the fabulous legends of Saints (fictitious for the most part) in stead of Gods word did sound in his church;
and they to the reading of the acts of Martyrs, and thereafter the fabulous legends of Saints (fictitious for the most part) in stead of God's word did found in his Church;
Whereby we may clearly perceive, how dangerous it is to give way to wilworship and humaine 〈 … 〉, such as faiars dayes, crossing in baptisme, images, altars, reading of Apocrypha in the church,
Whereby we may clearly perceive, how dangerous it is to give Way to Idol worship and human 〈 … 〉, such as faiars days, crossing in Baptism, Images, Altars, reading of Apocrypha in the Church,
Neither only after this manner secretly, but openly errours were obtruded and imposed upon the church, under colour of law, by a prevailing faction, to the regrate and grief of many good Christians, who did in private mourne,
Neither only After this manner secretly, but openly errors were obtruded and imposed upon the Church, under colour of law, by a prevailing faction, to the regrate and grief of many good Christians, who did in private mourn,
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thirdly, great way was made to superstition and idolatrie, when the Gregorean liturgie by violence, to the effusion of blood of many Saints, was inforced upon the Christian world.
Thirdly, great Way was made to Superstition and idolatry, when the Gregorean liturgy by violence, to the effusion of blood of many Saints, was enforced upon the Christian world.
others appearing at the first in th••r colours, were opposed by the Godly, which notwithstanding by a prevailing faction were established, some under pretext of law, others by violence,
Others appearing At the First in th••r colours, were opposed by the Godly, which notwithstanding by a prevailing faction were established, Some under pretext of law, Others by violence,
Contrare to magistracie, in freeing subjects from the oath of alleadgeance their native Prince, and teaching further man to scourge his body, kill his King, and eat his God:
Contraire to magistracy, in freeing subject's from the oath of allegiance their native Prince, and teaching further man to scourge his body, kill his King, and eat his God:
being (I say) such a religion, it may appear strange and admirable ▪ that men of great learning and understanding, Thould be addicted and devoted thereto.
being (I say) such a Religion, it may appear strange and admirable ▪ that men of great learning and understanding, Thould be addicted and devoted thereto.
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• They are drunk with the cup of fornication of the Babylonish whoor, and as men drunk are bereaved and spoiled of their iudgement and understanding, so are they. •.
• They Are drunk with the cup of fornication of the Babylonish whoor, and as men drunk Are bereft and spoiled of their judgement and understanding, so Are they. •.
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They worship images, the worshippers whereof (as saith the Psalmist) by Gods iustice are made like 〈 ◊ 〉 of them ▪ and as the images have eyes and see 〈 … 〉 and heare not,
They worship Images, the worshippers whereof (as Says the Psalmist) by God's Justice Are made like 〈 ◊ 〉 of them ▪ and as the Images have eyes and see 〈 … 〉 and hear not,
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as the Lord gave over the Jewws to strong delusions, so hath God done with them in Romane church, who are enemies to the word of God, forbidding the reading, use, and exercise thereof.
as the Lord gave over the Jewws to strong delusions, so hath God done with them in Roman Church, who Are enemies to the word of God, forbidding the reading, use, and exercise thereof.
Finally, God fayeth by Esay, because the Jewes did worship him after the precepts and traditions of men, that their understanding should bee blinded, that in hearing they should not heare, and seing they should not see:
Finally, God Faith by Isaiah, Because the Jews did worship him After the Precepts and traditions of men, that their understanding should be blinded, that in hearing they should not hear, and sing they should not see:
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For 〈 ◊ 〉 therefore, that we be not carried with the Current of errour to destruction, it is expedient, we beware of these fix rocks, whereupon many have made shipwrack of their faith, which are mentioned by the Apostle, Coloss 1. chap. to wit, Philosophie, Traditions, dead and unprofitable Ceremonies, called, the Rudiments of the world, Wilworship, pretended humilitie, and uncertaine speculations.
For 〈 ◊ 〉 Therefore, that we be not carried with the Current of error to destruction, it is expedient, we beware of these fix Rocks, whereupon many have made shipwreck of their faith, which Are mentioned by the Apostle, Coloss 1. chap. to wit, Philosophy, Traditions, dead and unprofitable Ceremonies, called, the Rudiments of the world, Idol worship, pretended humility, and uncertain speculations.
The church of Christ hath felt the wounds of all these, and is still bleeding therewith, crying for the help and hand of a pitifull and skilfull Physiciar.
The Church of christ hath felt the wounds of all these, and is still bleeding therewith, crying for the help and hand of a pitiful and skilful Physiciar.
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Moreover by humane rites and ceremonies in the sacraments, especially in baptisme as crossing, spitle, oyle, salt. &c. What errours were brought in by Platonicke Philosophie in the prime antiquitie by Origen and others,
Moreover by humane Rites and ceremonies in the Sacraments, especially in Baptism as crossing, spittle, oil, salt. etc. What errors were brought in by Platonic Philosophy in the prime antiquity by Origen and Others,
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Therefore let us beware of these rocks, and direct our course by the compasse of GODS word, which is of greater authoritie by many degrees then the voice of the church, not in it self only, but in regard of us:
Therefore let us beware of these Rocks, and Direct our course by the compass of GOD'S word, which is of greater Authority by many Degrees then the voice of the Church, not in it self only, but in regard of us:
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the voice of the Church, even of the doctors that sate in Moses chair, the Lord bids the people beware of it, calling it the Leaven of the Pharisees, which he interpreteth to be the Doctrine of the Pharisees. Shall they alleadge Councels? Christ, His Apostles,
the voice of the Church, even of the Doctors that sat in Moses chair, the Lord bids the people beware of it, calling it the Leaven of the Pharisees, which he interpreteth to be the Doctrine of the Pharisees. Shall they allege Counsels? christ, His Apostles,
And as for the voice of the Church, which by their glosse and commentarie is the voice of the Pope, it hath beene by many of themselves condemned for heresie.
And as for the voice of the Church, which by their gloss and commentary is the voice of the Pope, it hath been by many of themselves condemned for heresy.
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It was conceived (as holy Scripture witnesseth) in the dayes of the Apostles, it was quickned in the time of Victor, and did stirre more powerfully under Stephanus and Cornelius, bishops of Rome; more yet under Damasus, and others following;
It was conceived (as holy Scripture Witnesseth) in the days of the Apostles, it was quickened in the time of Victor, and did stir more powerfully under Stephanus and Cornelius, Bishops of Room; more yet under Damasus, and Others following;
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It was borme, and brought to the view of the World, by Boniface the third, upon whom the title of universall bishop was conferred ▪ by Phocas Emperour,
It was borme, and brought to the view of the World, by Boniface the third, upon whom the title of universal bishop was conferred ▪ by Phocas Emperor,
and donations of the western Emperours, till at last it came to the full hight and maturitie in Hildebr and, in whom the Antichrist was so visible, that many of the Cleargie in France and Germanie, and others, did avow him to bee the Antichrist This destruction GOD shall bring to passe three wayes, as Wee learne out of holy Scripture:
and donations of the western emperors, till At last it Come to the full hight and maturity in Hildebr and, in whom the Antichrist was so visible, that many of the Clergy in France and Germany, and Others, did avow him to be the Antichrist This destruction GOD shall bring to pass three ways, as we Learn out of holy Scripture:
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8. Next, by the sword of the Kings on Earth, Revel. 17. chap. 16, and 17. verse Lastly, by the brightnesseof the Lords coming, 2 Thess. 2. 8. God also hath wounded her by the sword of the Spirit, first in raising up the Valdenses against her, of whom Frier Reinerius who wrote against them,
8. Next, by the sword of the Kings on Earth, Revel. 17. chap. 16, and 17. verse Lastly, by the brightnesseof the lords coming, 2 Thess 2. 8. God also hath wounded her by the sword of the Spirit, First in raising up the Valdenses against her, of whom Friar Reinerius who wrote against them,
Neither doth the article ' O help their cause, as if the Antichrist were one singular man, seing it is usuall in Scripture under one to comprehend many.
Neither does the article ' Oh help their cause, as if the Antichrist were one singular man, sing it is usual in Scripture under one to comprehend many.
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The woman in the Revelation, cloathed with the Sun, having the Moone under her feet, though shee be but one, representeth the Church, which is a collective body, and comprehendeth many.
The woman in the Revelation, clothed with the Sun, having the Moon under her feet, though she be but one, Representeth the Church, which is a collective body, and comprehendeth many.
but a race of many Kings, and Kingdomes, as is clear by the 23. and 24. verses of the seventh chapter of Daniel: Yea, the Popes of Rome abuse the name of Peter, pretending his name to all their usurped tyrannie.
but a raze of many Kings, and Kingdoms, as is clear by the 23. and 24. Verses of the seventh chapter of daniel: Yea, the Popes of Room abuse the name of Peter, pretending his name to all their usurped tyranny.
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Therefore it is that their large possessionm Italy are calleds Peters Patrimonie; their Pole-money collected sometimes out of England, Peters pence; And their Plen•tude of jurisdiction, they claime over the whole church Peters keyes; and that one rocke in a popish glosse, upon which they will have the church to be built, is a lawfull succession of the Bishops of Rome, which they affirme to have descended from Peter, the blessed Apostle, notwithstanding they be as far different from Peter in a doctrinall succession (which is the only true succession) as Cajaphas that condemned Christ was from holy Aaron, first high Priest of the Jewish nation.
Therefore it is that their large possessionm Italy Are calleds Peter's Patrimony; their Pole-money collected sometime out of England, Peter's pence; And their Plen•tude of jurisdiction, they claim over the Whole Church Peter's keys; and that one rock in a popish gloss, upon which they will have the Church to be built, is a lawful succession of the Bishops of Room, which they affirm to have descended from Peter, the blessed Apostle, notwithstanding they be as Far different from Peter in a doctrinal succession (which is the only true succession) as Caiaphas that condemned christ was from holy Aaron, First high Priest of the Jewish Nation.
for what is recorded of Victor, Lee the first, and others, who being tickled with the itch of ambition, aspired to a supremacie over the church, doth not argue them to be reprobates,
for what is recorded of Victor, Lee the First, and Others, who being tickled with the itch of ambition, aspired to a supremacy over the Church, does not argue them to be Reprobates,
but men compassed with infirmities, Who were building Babylon, not knowing that they were building Babylon; even as faithfull Gideon ▪ when he was making his Ephod of the ear-ring given him of the spoile of the Midianites was erecting a monument of idolatrie to the destruction of his house,
but men compassed with infirmities, Who were building Babylon, not knowing that they were building Babylon; even as faithful gideon ▪ when he was making his Ephod of the earring given him of the spoil of the midianites was erecting a monument of idolatry to the destruction of his house,
Therefore Come of Babylon, the mother of whoredomes and abominations, seated upon the seven imperiall mountaines, where the whoore doth •eside, eleathed in purple, dye•d in the bloud of the Saints, having in her hand the golden cuppe of fornications, making the world drunk therewith, teaching and commanding doctrine of diwels;
Therefore Come of Babylon, the mother of whoredoms and abominations, seated upon the seven imperial Mountains, where the whore does •eside, eleathed in purple, dye•d in the blood of the Saints, having in her hand the golden cup of fornications, making the world drunk therewith, teaching and commanding Doctrine of diwels;
mutilating and depra•ing the Sacraments, mu•••ting up the worship of GOD in an unknowne language, teaching for the word of GOD the vaine traditions of men, approving lyes, equivocations,
mutilating and depra•ing the Sacraments, mu•••ting up the worship of GOD in an unknown language, teaching for the word of GOD the vain traditions of men, approving lies, equivocations,
Kings living under persecuting Emperours, durst publickly avow the Christian faith, and more also to be so daring as to change the twentie five chief Pagan Priesthoods of South Britinie, and three Archpreisthoods, (London then being on of the three) into twentie five bishopricks, and three archbishopriocks;
Kings living under persecuting emperors, durst publicly avow the Christian faith, and more also to be so daring as to change the twentie five chief Pagan Priesthoods of South Britinie, and three Archpreisthoods, (London then being on of the three) into twentie five Bishoprics, and three archbishopriocks;
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I say therefore that as God honoured this nation with the first Christian kings, (as witnesseth Tertullian and Abbas Clunicensis ad Bernardum ) so also in the latter dayes with the most pure and perfect Reformation, that we did not only concure with other reformed Churches to burne the flesh of the whoore;
I say Therefore that as God honoured this Nation with the First Christian Kings, (as Witnesseth Tertullian and Abbas Clunicensis ad Bernardum) so also in the latter days with the most pure and perfect Reformation, that we did not only concur with other reformed Churches to burn the Flesh of the whore;
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Our duety therefore is to be thankfull to God for his great mercie, and not to looke backe againe to Babel, and when any is coming out of Babel (as to Day this straying Sheep now returneth to Christs sheepfold) to rejoice,
Our duty Therefore is to be thankful to God for his great mercy, and not to look back again to Babel, and when any is coming out of Babel (as to Day this straying Sheep now returns to Christ sheepfold) to rejoice,
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and holy Ghost, We close this present Exhortation, giving place unto this Convert, by his publick confession, in all your presence to glorifie GOD, who hath brought him out of Babylon to Sion, where I pray God he may continue, till he see the Lord in that heavely Sion, and enjoy Him, in whose presence is the fulnesse of joy for ever and ever; Amen. FINIS.
and holy Ghost, We close this present Exhortation, giving place unto this Convert, by his public Confessi, in all your presence to Glorify GOD, who hath brought him out of Babylon to Sion, where I pray God he may continue, till he see the Lord in that heavely Sion, and enjoy Him, in whose presence is the fullness of joy for ever and ever; Amen. FINIS.
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Three wayes whereby errors wer introduced in the church: 1. closely, & secretly. Euseb. lib. 4. histor. Augustin. lib. 4. Confes. cap. 2. & de civit. Dei. lib. 9. cap. ult. A custome borrowed from Pagans. look Tertul. de testimonio animae, in the word, Myttaea, so called by Pammelius, or rather Myttia, by De la Cerda.
Three ways whereby errors were introduced in the Church: 1. closely, & secretly. Eusebius lib. 4. History. Augustin. lib. 4. Confess cap. 2. & de Civit. Dei. lib. 9. cap. ult. A custom borrowed from Pagans. look Tertulian de Testimony Spirits, in the word, Myttaea, so called by Pammelius, or rather Myttia, by De la Cerda.
