Iacobs vvell: or, A sermon preached before the Kings most excellent Maiestie at Saint Albans, in his summer progresse 1612. By William Westerman, Bachelar of Diuinitie, and chaplaine to the most Reuerend Father in God, the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, his Grace
when he was hungry, wcarie, and thirstie, although rich in himselfe, aboue all: And let my Soueraigne Lord, so great a King vpon the earth, in his dcuotions thirsting after the water of Life, at the beginning of his happie progresse, vouchsafe his first repose, out of this well, by the draught of his vnworthy seruant,
when he was hungry, wcarie, and thirsty, although rich in himself, above all: And let my Sovereign Lord, so great a King upon the earth, in his dcuotions thirsting After the water of Life, At the beginning of his happy progress, vouchsafe his First repose, out of this well, by the draught of his unworthy servant,
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although his own precious heart, be (like Solomons) large as the sands, and deepe as the waters of the Sea. In this well here spoken off, the Patriarch lacob left a memoriall of his Charity and care for succeeding ages:
although his own precious heart, be (like Solomons) large as the sands, and deep as the waters of the Sea. In this well Here spoken off, the Patriarch lacob left a memorial of his Charity and care for succeeding ages:
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Now to preserue the remembrance of both, did the Euangelist set downe this particular note, in his holy Mappe. Out of which, let me be bold, according to the number of the words, to obserue three especiall Occurrences: First of the place, There: Secondly, of a Monument in the place, a Well: Thirdly, of the Author and founder of it, Iacob: Iacobs Well.
Now to preserve the remembrance of both, did the Evangelist Set down this particular note, in his holy Map. Out of which, let me be bold, according to the number of the words, to observe three especial Occurrences: First of the place, There: Secondly, of a Monument in the place, a Well: Thirdly, of the Author and founder of it, Iacob: Iacobs Well.
or rather folded vp in this briefe locall demonstratiue, There: but explicated more at large for Historie & Geographie, before and after, by former circumstances of Iacob, and later of Christ. For first the place is bounded out,
or rather folded up in this brief local demonstrative, There: but explicated more At large for History & Geography, before and After, by former Circumstances of Iacob, and later of christ. For First the place is bounded out,
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as beeing interiacent between Iudaea and Galile, in the midway betweene them both. Secondly, the name of the Region, Samaria, and of the Citie, Sychar, (so called for Sychem) is expressed, which was a chiefe Citie, seated at Mount Garrizim, where Iacobs sonnes once made their furious Massacre. Thirdly, the bordering vicinitie is laid down,
as being interjacent between Iudaea and Galilee, in the midway between them both. Secondly, the name of the Region, Samaria, and of the city, Sychar, (so called for Sychem) is expressed, which was a chief city, seated At Mount Garrizim, where Iacobs Sons once made their furious Massacre. Thirdly, the bordering vicinity is laid down,
how often interrupted, and at the last exterminated quite. Insomuch as this place, euen this Citie and Country may be pointed at for a Theater (I will not say of Fortune) but of Gods iustice in the conuersion of State, and alteration of Religion.
how often interrupted, and At the last exterminated quite. Insomuch as this place, even this city and Country may be pointed At for a Theater (I will not say of Fortune) but of God's Justice in the conversion of State, and alteration of Religion.
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Yet beside the former sacking of this Citie by Iacobs sonnes, and the abandoning of the same by Iacob himselfe, It was first fired by that Ambitious bramble Abimelech, then the whole Region peruerted by the Caluish Religion of Ieroboam, in whose defection this Citie was suddenly built, and as suddenly left.
Yet beside the former sacking of this city by Iacobs Sons, and the abandoning of the same by Iacob himself, It was First fired by that Ambitious bramble Abimelech, then the Whole Region perverted by the Calvish Religion of Jeroboam, in whose defection this city was suddenly built, and as suddenly left.
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Then Samaria it selfe besieged and famished; and at length all harrosed, dispcopled, desolated; and being replanted with Idolatrous inhabitants fearing not GOD, they were wearied with Lyons:
Then Samaria it self besieged and famished; and At length all harrosed, dispcopled, desolated; and being replanted with Idolatrous inhabitants fearing not GOD, they were wearied with Lyons:
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And this race of sirangers, Mongrels, and Neuters remained heere till this approch of our Sauiour, who now as a Cant2. 2. Lillie amongst the thornes, & as the Churches dearest spouse: heere fedde, and rested himselfe at noone, thirsting in bodie,
And this raze of sirangers, Mongrels, and Neuters remained Here till this approach of our Saviour, who now as a Cant2. 2. Lillie among the thorns, & as the Churches dearest spouse: Here fed, and rested himself At noon, thirsting in body,
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First, that there is no certaintie of continuall prosperitie in the most setled estates of the world, whereof let Sichem and Samaria be pregnant witnesses.
First, that there is no certainty of continual Prosperity in the most settled estates of the world, whereof let Sichem and Samaria be pregnant Witnesses.
Secondly, that sinne priuiledged, and corruption of Religion authorised, although but in policie, as it was by Ieroboam (who knew better) yet is the bane, and ruine of the most flourishing commonwealths and churches.
Secondly, that sin privileged, and corruption of Religion authorised, although but in policy, as it was by Jeroboam (who knew better) yet is the bane, and ruin of the most flourishing commonwealths and Churches.
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Lastly, that neither the Church of God visibly, nor the spirit illuminating that Church infallibly, is bound to any place, citie or sea, there to reside in the succession of persons:
Lastly, that neither the Church of God visibly, nor the Spirit illuminating that Church infallibly, is bound to any place, City or sea, there to reside in the succession of Persons:
for Iosephs possession was inhabited by Idolaters, Bethel became Bethauen, Turkes and dogges haue surprised the holie land, Antichrist sitteth in the Temple of God: where was light, there is darkenesse, where it was day, now it is night, the faithfull Citie is turned harlot, Least any should flatter themselues in the inherent holinesse of the place.
for Joseph's possession was inhabited by Idolaters, Bethel became Bethany, Turkes and Dogs have surprised the holy land, Antichrist Sitteth in the Temple of God: where was Light, there is darkness, where it was day, now it is night, the faithful city is turned harlot, lest any should flatter themselves in the inherent holiness of the place.
And thus wee leaue wandring at large about the place, and settle our selues in view of a little Monument in the place, where our blessed Sauiour did vouchsafe to sit.
And thus we leave wandering At large about the place, and settle our selves in view of a little Monument in the place, where our blessed Saviour did vouchsafe to fit.
Secondly, In this place there was a well, or a spring: for euerie well is a spring, although cuery spring be not a well. A Spring or a fountaine may be in superficie, easie to come by:
Secondly, In this place there was a well, or a spring: for every well is a spring, although cuery spring be not a well. A Spring or a fountain may be in superficie, easy to come by:
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No greater care had the Petriarchs in temporall things, then to furnish themselues and their people with water. Wherefore the Philistins could not shew their spight in any thing so much to Isaac, as to stoppe vp his wels. Neither (that wee may speake of later times) did the Romish Philistin in any thing so deepely discouer his malice,
No greater care had the Petriarchs in temporal things, then to furnish themselves and their people with water. Wherefore the philistines could not show their spite in any thing so much to Isaac, as to stop up his wells. Neither (that we may speak of later times) did thee Romish Philistines in any thing so deeply discover his malice,
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as when hee sent paisoners to intoxicate and corrupt the fountaines and waters of the Protestant Countries in Germanie, whereof, we may reade, how the Princes and Noble men did much complaine.
as when he sent paisoners to intoxicate and corrupt the fountains and waters of the Protestant Countries in Germany, whereof, we may read, how the Princes and Noble men did much complain.
for it was necessarie, profitable, pleasant, and permanent. What more necessary then water? No, not a friend, for all the prouerbe. Who can liue without it? What, more profitable then such a well, in a drie scorched Countrie,
for it was necessary, profitable, pleasant, and permanent. What more necessary then water? No, not a friend, for all the proverb. Who can live without it? What, more profitable then such a well, in a dry scorched Country,
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for them that liue, or dwell, or trauell there? And so pleasant is water, that Salomon likeneth good newes out of a farre Countrie vnto coole waters comforting a thirstie soule. The first and greatest cause that made the Israelites to quarrell and mutin with Moses, was for want, or for bitternesse of their water, as Marah, Massah, and Meribath can witnesse. One and the same word, (as the Learned obserue,) in the sacred fountainetongue is set for an eye, and a spring, which may not vnfitly teach vs, th•t as the eyes are necessary and beautifull springs, to grace the little world of our bodies: so fountaines of water, are as eyes to beautifie and solace the greater world of the earth. Our sweet Sauiour, who at this well asked temporall water,
for them that live, or dwell, or travel there? And so pleasant is water, that Solomon likeneth good news out of a Far Country unto cool waters comforting a thirsty soul. The First and greatest cause that made the Israelites to quarrel and mutin with Moses, was for want, or for bitterness of their water, as Marah, Massah, and Meribath can witness. One and the same word, (as the Learned observe,) in the sacred fountainetongue is Set for an eye, and a spring, which may not unfitly teach us, th•t as the eyes Are necessary and beautiful springs, to grace the little world of our bodies: so fountains of water, Are as eyes to beautify and solace the greater world of the earth. Our sweet Saviour, who At this well asked temporal water,
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and offered spirituall water of life, hath promised a reward to a Cuppe of cold water, giuen in season, for his sake. And what is a Cuppe of colde water, to a well of water? Yet a well of water is no great thing,
and offered spiritual water of life, hath promised a reward to a Cup of cold water, given in season, for his sake. And what is a Cup of cold water, to a well of water? Yet a well of water is no great thing,
But aboue all, that which addeth an Improuement to the necessity, profit, and pleasure of this well, is the Continuance and perennitie of it, holding out,
But above all, that which adds an Improvement to the necessity, profit, and pleasure of this well, is the Continuance and perennitie of it, holding out,
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euen till the time of our Sauiour, out-lasting so many changes, generations, and monarchies: and yet still there was Iacobs well. Monumentum aere perennius:
even till the time of our Saviour, outlasting so many changes, generations, and monarchies: and yet still there was Iacobs well. Monument Air Perennius:
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nor from the words thereof to wring out blood, by fotcing them, if following the example of the greatest Doctor, Christ himselfe, I take occasion from this well, and this water to speake of all the Commodities and Emoluments of mans life, which the Beneficence of worthie men, founders and Benefactours, hath bountifully streamed out for the publike vse and Benefit of many.
nor from the words thereof to wring out blood, by fotcing them, if following the Exampl of the greatest Doctor, christ himself, I take occasion from this well, and this water to speak of all the Commodities and Emoluments of men life, which the Beneficence of worthy men, founders and Benefactors, hath bountifully streamed out for the public use and Benefit of many.
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In the Suruey of which Commodities; as we passe along, because Monuments are so called, as Monentia Augustin: Moncns mentem. mentem, monitors of the mind.
In the Survey of which Commodities; as we pass along, Because Monuments Are so called, as Monentia Augustin: Moncns mentem. mentem, monitors of the mind.
how that first some Monuments, on the left hand, are vaine and superfluous; Secondly, some, in a degree further, Impious and superstitious; Thirdly, some, on the right hand of Contrary nature, Charitable and Religious. And first vaine Monuments on the left hand I call them not according to the vanitie, wherewith Salomon hath branded all worldly things,
how that First Some Monuments, on the left hand, Are vain and superfluous; Secondly, Some, in a degree further, Impious and superstitious; Thirdly, Some, on the right hand of Contrary nature, Charitable and Religious. And First vain Monuments on the left hand I call them not according to the vanity, wherewith Solomon hath branded all worldly things,
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or the seruice of God, onely showing forth mens pride or follie, the superfluity of their riches, and their securitie. Of this sort was Nimrods Babel, Absolons pillar, the Theaters and Pyramides of Aegypt, being but an Idle and foolish Ostentation of the wast money of great Princes.
or the service of God, only showing forth men's pride or folly, the superfluity of their riches, and their security. Of this sort was Nimrods Babel, Absolom pillar, the Theaters and Pyramids of Egypt, being but an Idle and foolish Ostentation of the wast money of great Princes.
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But not to triflle about those meerely vaine and Prodigious follies, I come to a more necessary Suruey: namely, what vaine profusion of money and labour hath beene Imploied, first in houses and mansions for the liuing, secondly in tombes for the dead, Thirdly in superfluities about the houses of prayer, fourthly in Monuments of writing. And first touching mansions and dwelling houses for the liuing, no doubt they must and may be built for necessity, for pleasure, for defence, for state and splendour. But the venime of the spider makes a webb of little worth, and the corruption of the builder taints his worke with a touch of vanity.
But not to trifle about those merely vain and Prodigious follies, I come to a more necessary Survey: namely, what vain profusion of money and labour hath been Employed, First in houses and mansions for the living, secondly in tombs for the dead, Thirdly in superfluities about the houses of prayer, fourthly in Monuments of writing. And First touching mansions and Dwelling houses for the living, no doubt they must and may be built for necessity, for pleasure, for defence, for state and splendour. But the venom of the spider makes a web of little worth, and the corruption of the builder taints his work with a touch of vanity.
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May you bee pleased to see how? First when he layes the foundation in a Presumptuous confidence of perpetuitie, supposing his house and habitation shall continue for euer, and therefore calleth it by his owne name. Secondly when he situates his house,
May you be pleased to see how? First when he lays the Foundation in a Presumptuous confidence of perpetuity, supposing his house and habitation shall continue for ever, and Therefore calls it by his own name. Secondly when he situates his house,
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and inlargeth his prospect vpon grounds depopulated and incroched vpon, so that Achabs pleasureable garden, swalloweth vp Naboths heritable vineyard. Thirdly,
and enlargeth his prospect upon grounds depopulated and encroached upon, so that Ahab's pleasureable garden, swalloweth up Naboth's heritable vineyard. Thirdly,
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Lastly when those great houses, which should be wels and fountaines of Rehefe, and conduicts of comfort to the hungrie and needie, serue onely as onely Beacons on a hill to bee leene a farre off, where there is cold standing and much waiting,
Lastly when those great houses, which should be wells and fountains of Rehefe, and conduicts of Comfort to the hungry and needy, serve only as only Beacons on a hill to be leene a Far off, where there is cold standing and much waiting,
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From the mansions of the liuing, I hasten to the Tombes of the dead: wherein wee may behold how expensiue and Ambitious vanitie, hath also shewed her selfe.
From the mansions of the living, I hasten to the Tombs of the dead: wherein we may behold how expensive and Ambitious vanity, hath also showed her self.
but also, Monita viuentium, Aduertisements to the liuing. The man of God had his Tombe with the inscription preserued by King Iosias; Let him alone, (said the King) let none remoue his bones.
but also, Monita viuentium, Advertisements to the living. The man of God had his Tomb with the inscription preserved by King Iosias; Let him alone, (said the King) let none remove his bones.
so in a Tombe answerable to the Princely worthinesse of Queene Elizabeth. But the vanitie is when men in their life, conceaue an Immortality of their renowne and fame, not in any substance of vertue, but in such after shadowes planting their heauen; as the Aegyptians rearing their Pyramides, called them Sempitcrnas domos, houses cuerlasting.
so in a Tombe answerable to the Princely worthiness of Queen Elizabeth. But the vanity is when men in their life, conceive an Immortality of their renown and fame, not in any substance of virtue, but in such After shadows planting their heaven; as the egyptians rearing their Pyramids, called them Sempitcrnas Domos, houses cuerlasting.
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Or els when great Personages like Shobnah, (or perhaps Wolsey) false to God and their Countrie, yet hewe out their Tombes in excelso, aloft in the rocke, making falshood and Confederacie with forreine Princes their Refuge, although a scourge should passe thorough the land.
Or Else when great Personages like Shobnah, (or perhaps wolsey) false to God and their Country, yet hew out their Tombs in Excelso, aloft in the rock, making falsehood and Confederacy with foreign Princes their Refuge, although a scourge should pass through the land.
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Besides when men exceede in the garnishment of the Tombes of the Dead, either madly aduancing the Names and Memorials of Traitours, and the vnworthie, as Becket, and such like:
Beside when men exceed in the garnishment of the Tombs of the Dead, either madly advancing the Names and Memorials of Traitors, and the unworthy, as Becket, and such like:
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or ouersumptuously building vp the Tombes of godly mon and Martyres, as the Pharises did the sepulchres of the Prophets, and the superstitious world, did this of St. Alban, our worthy Stephen and protomartyr of England, not regarding the faith or Imitating the Religion of Saints and Martyrs, but superstitiously adorning,
or ouersumptuously building up the Tombs of godly mon and Martyrs, as the Pharisees did the sepulchres of the prophets, and the superstitious world, did this of Saint Alban, our worthy Stephen and protomartyr of England, not regarding the faith or Imitating the Religion of Saints and Martyrs, but superstitiously adorning,
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Forged miracles I may well speake of in this place, for here it was, that thu Noble Protector Humphrey Duke of Glocester discouered a fiction of one that fained himselfe borne blinde,
Forged Miracles I may well speak of in this place, for Here it was, that Thus Noble Protector Humphrey Duke of Gloucester discovered a fiction of one that feigned himself born blind,
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But the good Duke not so credulous as the vulgar, questioning this miracle, made triall of the vanitie of it by propounding the difference of colours, which when the partie, that neuer saw any thing before (as he said) could name and distinguish, the Duke found him out for a Counterfeit, and commanded his due punishment.
But the good Duke not so credulous as the Vulgar, questioning this miracle, made trial of the vanity of it by propounding the difference of colours, which when the party, that never saw any thing before (as he said) could name and distinguish, the Duke found him out for a Counterfeit, and commanded his due punishment.
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and a better Inscription or Epitaph, then there is vpon it, for had there been many such Duke Humpbreds, a briefe Register might haue saued the turne for popish miracles.
and a better Inscription or Epitaph, then there is upon it, for had there been many such Duke Humpbreds, a brief Register might have saved the turn for popish Miracles.
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Thirdly, because euer since the first Christian Martyrs were slaine by their persecutors, or buried and remembred by the faithfull Confessors, there hath beene a kinde of Confinitie betweene the Tombes of Martyrs, and holy men deceased,
Thirdly, Because ever since the First Christian Martyrs were slain by their persecutors, or buried and remembered by the faithful Confessors, there hath been a kind of Confinity between the Tombs of Martyrs, and holy men deceased,
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and the places of praier: I next obserue how vanitie creeping into those most necessarie monuments, and houses of praier and Gods seruice, hath beene, non vanior quam insanior, not so much vaine,
and the places of prayer: I next observe how vanity creeping into those most necessary monuments, and houses of prayer and God's service, hath been, non vanior quam insanior, not so much vain,
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I must not stand to fetch in the manifold Testimonies of the Fathers, onely let vs a little heare St. Bernard, who liued when such things wereswolne biggest,
I must not stand to fetch in the manifold Testimonies of the Father's, only let us a little hear Saint Bernard, who lived when such things wereswolne biggest,
and growne to the greatest ruffe. I omit (saith he, and yet hee taxeth them) the huge Altitudes of the steeples or spires, the Immoderate longitude of the Church-bodies;
and grown to the greatest ruff. I omit (Says he, and yet he Taxes them) the huge Altitudes of the steeples or spires, the Immoderate longitude of the Church-bodies;
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But the gold and other corporall ornaments, and bodily oblectations, hee soundly reproueth, questioning with himselfe what fruit these vanities might bring,
But the gold and other corporal Ornament, and bodily oblectations, he soundly Reproveth, questioning with himself what fruit these vanities might bring,
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whether stultorum admirationem, or simplicium oblectationem: the wonderment of fooles, or the delight of Idiots; or whether Christistians had perhaps learned of the heathens to serue Idols:
whither stultorum admirationem, or simplicium oblectationem: the wonderment of Fools, or the delight of Idiots; or whither Christians had perhaps learned of the Heathens to serve Idols:
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But at last he resolues, that all that prodigall cost and wast, was but an Tali quadam. arte spargitur as vt multiplieetur: expenditur vt augeatur: & effus•• copiam paril. ibid.
But At last he resolves, that all that prodigal cost and wast, was but an Tali Quadam. arte spargitur as vt multiplieetur: expenditur vt augeatur: & effus•• copiam paril. Ibid.
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So whereas Churches should haue beene wels of heauenly comfort and Saluation, they were turned into gulphes and pits, swallowing vp the fruit, and fat of the Land, being like Exchaunges and Burses of Marchandise, dennes of theeues and lurchers, money-chaungers, doue-sellers, masse-mongers, waxchafferers, worthilie driuen out at last by Christian Magistrates. But let mee now bee sparing in this point, seeing these Monuments haue beene so purged of their peccant humors, that they are growne weake in their vitall parts. They haue so beene let blood for their temporall superfluities, that from a pleurisie, they are falne to a Cachexie, from a swelling to a d shriueling and a shrinking in the sinewes. They had indeed heretofore bodies ful-fed and pampered, now behold they are pined, vix ossibus haerent, scarce doe the stones hang together:
So whereas Churches should have been wells of heavenly Comfort and Salvation, they were turned into gulfs and pits, swallowing up the fruit, and fat of the Land, being like Exchanges and Burses of Merchandise, dens of thieves and lurchers, money-chaungers, dove-sellers, Massmongers, waxchafferers, worthily driven out At last by Christian Magistrates. But let me now be sparing in this point, seeing these Monuments have been so purged of their peccant humours, that they Are grown weak in their vital parts. They have so been let blood for their temporal superfluities, that from a pleurisy, they Are fallen to a Cachexy, from a swelling to a d shrivelling and a shrinking in the sinews. They had indeed heretofore bodies ful-fed and pampered, now behold they Are pined, vix ossibus haerent, scarce do thee stones hang together:
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neither euer were they so foggie, but they are now as gant; not euer so surfetted, but they are now as hungrie and thirstie, hauing sustained long penance, in nakednesse and want for all their former excesse,
neither ever were they so foggy, but they Are now as gaunt; not ever so surfeited, but they Are now as hungry and thirsty, having sustained long penance, in nakedness and want for all their former excess,
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And what hope of tolerable recouery can there be? seeing those wels and fountaines of Bountie, that had wont to ouerflow in temporall lands and goods toward the Church for superstition;
And what hope of tolerable recovery can there be? seeing those wells and fountains of Bounty, that had wont to overflow in temporal Lands and goods towards the Church for Superstition;
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Fourthlie I must not forget the last, and not the least in consequence of vaine monuments, which are bookes; excellent monuments, if they be good, most pernicious, if bad:
Fourthly I must not forget the last, and not the least in consequence of vain monuments, which Are books; excellent monuments, if they be good, most pernicious, if bad:
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Idle and vaine, if they be like those volumes either in quantitie or qualitie, whereof Socrates maketh mention, quae ne { que } doctis ne { que } indoct is prodessent, which neuer were profitable to the learned nor vnlearned;
Idle and vain, if they be like those volumes either in quantity or quality, whereof Socrates makes mention, Quae ne { que } doctis ne { que } indoct is prodessent, which never were profitable to the learned nor unlearned;
and yet the Author had intituled them with the name of a Christian historie, diuided them into some thirtie sixe bookes, euerie booke hauing many Tomes, neere a Thousand in all,
and yet the Author had entitled them with the name of a Christian history, divided them into Some thirtie sixe books, every book having many Tomes, near a Thousand in all,
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But in hast I conclude this point, with this compl•int onely, that it is shame and pittie, that the Penne and Print, which should be as wels and fountaines of Comfort, wine-presses to distill the sweer licour of wisdome and Religion, should be made to vent out the froth and foame of idle wordes,
But in haste I conclude this point, with this compl•int only, that it is shame and pity, that the Pen and Print, which should be as wells and fountains of Comfort, Winepresses to distil the sweer liquour of Wisdom and Religion, should be made to vent out the froth and foam of idle words,
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and misseimploied braines (that I say nothing yet of that poyson and mischiefe, which often is dispersed by vngodly bookes.) And thus much for vaine monuments.
and misseimploied brains (that I say nothing yet of that poison and mischief, which often is dispersed by ungodly books.) And thus much for vain monuments.
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And yet such Impious Monuments they are, originally naught in the egge and in the birde, in the intent and effect, being inuented as sinkeholes, and trappes of the Diuell, wherein God himselfe had no destinated part.
And yet such Impious Monuments they Are, originally nought in the egg and in the bird, in the intent and Effect, being invented as sinkeholes, and traps of the devil, wherein God himself had no destinated part.
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For what els were those nurceries of vice, the houses of the Sodomites, Topheth, and Hinnon, the horses of the Sunne, the mount of Corruption, the Idols of Indignation, the groues, altars, and houses of Abhomination deuoted to false Gods and goddesses, or indeed to the Diuell, vnder the titles of Baal, Astaroth, Chemoz, Milchom, Iupiter, Diana, and infinite such gulphes of sinne, and prouocations to Idolatrie? I might here insert, the stewes of Pope Sixtus;
For what Else were those nurseries of vice, the houses of the Sodomites, Topheth, and Hinnon, the Horses of the Sun, the mount of Corruption, the Idols of Indignation, the groves, Altars, and houses of Abomination devoted to false God's and Goddesses, or indeed to the devil, under the titles of Baal, Astaroth, Chemoz, Milchom, Iupiter, Diana, and infinite such gulfs of sin, and provocations to Idolatry? I might Here insert, the Stews of Pope Sixtus;
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(Veneris monumenta nefandae,) together with the filthy bookes written to such purpose, as Incitements of lust. I might adde all monuments of writing of Atheisme,
(Veneris monumenta nefandae,) together with the filthy books written to such purpose, as Incitements of lust. I might add all monuments of writing of Atheism,
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or heresies, the golden legends of loud lies, the Turkish Alchoran, Vlpians seauen bookes, de torquendis Christianis, of torturing christians, the discourses of Kingkilling, being as Tutors to murthers and treasons, the treatises iustifying Equiuocation, and the hellish and diuellish bookes of sorcerie and curious Arts, such as the beleeuers burnt at their first conuersion:
or heresies, the golden legends of loud lies, the Turkish Alcoran, Vlpians seauen books, de torquendis Christianis, of torturing Christians, the discourses of Regicide, being as Tutors to murders and treasons, the treatises justifying Equivocation, and the hellish and devilish books of sorcery and curious Arts, such as the believers burned At their First conversion:
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But I passe them ouer with contempt and silence, because in those things, the Diuel seemed to haue vnmaskt himselfe and show'd his hornes tothe very affrightment,
But I pass them over with contempt and silence, Because in those things, the devil seemed to have unmasked himself and showed his horns tothe very affrightment,
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wherein the Diuell hath indeuored like an hypocrite to sitvpon the skirts of Christs roate, and to plant his Chappell so neere, that it might incroch vpon the house of God, and his seruice. So subtill is the Diuell, that as Phydias, the excellent Caruer did cunningly inchase his owne countenance in the shield of Minerua, so that it could not be razed out, but the shield it selfe must be spoiled and disfigured:
wherein the devil hath endeavoured like an hypocrite to sitvpon the skirts of Christ roate, and to plant his Chapel so near, that it might encroach upon the house of God, and his service. So subtle is the devil, that as Phidias, the excellent Carver did cunningly enchase his own countenance in the shield of Minerva, so that it could not be razed out, but the shield it self must be spoiled and disfigured:
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euen so more or lesse in the Churches and houses of God, in the wels of saluation, in wals, windowes, tombes, monasteries, yea in common wels and fountaines he hath left an infectious leprofie,
even so more or less in the Churches and houses of God, in the wells of salvation, in walls, windows, tombs, monasteries, yea in Common wells and fountains he hath left an infectious Leprosy,
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as the Romish painters, Caruers, writers and Enginers. For by their false fingers, and deceirfull braines hee hath fraught the Temples of God, with heathenish rites, and Iewish Ceremonies in their dedications; and in their vse, with tempting and seducing Images, with Reliques, Masses, Altars, holie waters distilled out of their owne Inuentions.
as the Romish Painters, Carvers, writers and Engineers. For by their false fingers, and deceirfull brains he hath fraught the Temples of God, with Heathenish Rites, and Jewish Ceremonies in their dedications; and in their use, with tempting and seducing Images, with Relics, Masses, Altars, holy waters distilled out of their own Inventions.
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for sinne and for uncleannesse, and they haue digged pits vnto themselues, which wil hold no water of saluation, or true soule-comfort, in selfe-merits, saints-merits, in supererogations, satisfactions, pardons, indulgences.
for sin and for uncleanness, and they have dug pits unto themselves, which will hold no water of salvation, or true soul-comfort, in self-merits, saints-merits, in supererogations, satisfactions, Pardons, Indulgences.
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driuing the laypeople, as uncleane beasts, from the mysticall streame of his blood in the Cup. To be short, what sacred Order or Ordinance is there, which they haue not stained and defiled more or lesse, with the dung and filth, of their owne inuentions, superstitions,
driving the Laypeople, as unclean beasts, from the mystical stream of his blood in the Cup. To be short, what sacred Order or Ordinance is there, which they have not stained and defiled more or less, with the dung and filth, of their own Inventions, superstitions,
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and stopped by those Philistins, are cleansed and restored to their puritie by the Religious Authoritic of our princely Patriarchs, and faith defenders. In regard whereof, I may bid auaunt, all vaine, and all superstitious Corruptions of Idolatrie abolished, that we may with comfort behold the Monuments of Charitie, and true Religion, graced and protected by the highest president of pietie and bountie (vnder God) the Princely Iacob.
and stopped by those philistines, Are cleansed and restored to their purity by the Religious Authority of our princely Patriarchs, and faith defenders. In regard whereof, I may bid avant, all vain, and all superstitious Corruptions of Idolatry abolished, that we may with Comfort behold the Monuments of Charity, and true Religion, graced and protected by the highest president of piety and bounty (under God) the Princely Iacob.
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and reliefe of the people. Shee like the good huswife wrought by day; (by the light of the Gospel) neither did her Candle goe out by night, no not in the night and darknesse of Religion, for still shee was doing,
and relief of the people. Shee like the good huswife wrought by day; (by the Light of the Gospel) neither did her Candle go out by night, no not in the night and darkness of Religion, for still she was doing,
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Walke then thorough the Circuit of charitie, and ye shall find plasters for euery soarc; here Hospitals for the sicke and the lame, there Almeshouses for the poore and Impotent: here schooles for her Children;
Walk then through the Circuit of charity, and you shall find plasters for every soarc; Here Hospitals for the sick and the lame, there Almshouses for the poor and Impotent: Here Schools for her Children;
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Neither am I afraid to say, that euen Charitie in her best Intendements, had prouided Monasteries by their first Institution for schooles of sciences, & shops of manufactures and laborious trades; howsoeuer abused since.
Neither am I afraid to say, that even Charity in her best Intendments, had provided Monasteries by their First Institution for Schools of sciences, & shops of manufactures and laborious trades; howsoever abused since.
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And sundry such Wels of Comfort, hath the Charitie of laeobs sonnes inuented and left behind them, teaching vs not to be idle in the day and light of true Religion.
And sundry such Wells of Comfort, hath the Charity of laeobs Sons invented and left behind them, teaching us not to be idle in the day and Light of true Religion.
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Behold her vniuersities & schooles, her Colledges, libraries, bookes and lectures for the sonnes of her Prophets, whereby they replenishing themselues, may water others.
Behold her universities & Schools, her Colleges, libraries, books and Lectures for the Sons of her prophets, whereby they replenishing themselves, may water Others.
See her Churches and Oratories consecrated to God, and his seruice, by the primitiue intent of Religious Princes, howsoeuer prophaned sometimes by iniurie of time,
See her Churches and Oratories consecrated to God, and his service, by the primitive intent of Religious Princes, howsoever Profaned sometime by injury of time,
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But aboue all, behold the pure fountaines of sacred scriptures, streamed out by writing and printing, Religiously preserued, faithfully translated, being as wels for the deepe sence, and fountaines for the easie precepts, wherein not onely the Elephant may swimme, but the sheepe may wade: whence not only the learned may satisfie their deep desires,
But above all, behold the pure fountains of sacred Scriptures, streamed out by writing and printing, Religiously preserved, faithfully translated, being as wells for the deep sense, and fountains for the easy Precepts, wherein not only the Elephant may swim, but the sheep may wade: whence not only the learned may satisfy their deep Desires,
Besides I may adde hereunto the wholsome lawes enacted for the furtherance of Religion, as also those wels of maintenance by tithes or otherwise, ordained for such as minister in holy things, howsoeuer vnluckily diuerted in a great part by the popish Philistins, who robbed parishes to feede Idle Monks.
Beside I may add hereunto the wholesome laws enacted for the furtherance of Religion, as also those wells of maintenance by Tithes or otherwise, ordained for such as minister in holy things, howsoever unluckily diverted in a great part by the popish philistines, who robbed Parishes to feed Idle Monks.
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But euen in this case, we haue experience of a zealous desire in our princely Iacob, and other truly Religious Christians, to restore those prouisions to their pristinate vse,
But even in this case, we have experience of a zealous desire in our princely Iacob, and other truly Religious Christians, to restore those provisions to their pristinate use,
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But these, and many like these, are the Monuments of Charitie and Religion, digged in this world as in the wildernesse and vale of Bacah, by worthy Benefactors, and replenished by the blessing of God for his seruice,
But these, and many like these, Are the Monuments of Charity and Religion, dug in this world as in the Wilderness and vale of bacah, by worthy Benefactors, and replenished by the blessing of God for his service,
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The name of the Patriarch Iacob was reuerenly rehearsed by the Samaritans in this well, although they were strangers to him, and to his faith, making onelie a benefit of this temporall Commoditie,
The name of the Patriarch Iacob was reuerenly rehearsed by the Samaritans in this well, although they were Strangers to him, and to his faith, making only a benefit of this temporal Commodity,
But (which is a greater grace) the holie Ghost by the Euangelist hath registred him, (as else where for his faith,) so heere for this benefit, bearing his name: Iacobs well.
But (which is a greater grace) the holy Ghost by the Evangelist hath registered him, (as Else where for his faith,) so Here for this benefit, bearing his name: Iacobs well.
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So that in this little Monument of Charitie, liues Iacob, as in a Reuerend Record, when many great Mountaines of pray, and treasures of vanitie, together with their founders name, are vanished,
So that in this little Monument of Charity, lives Iacob, as in a Reverend Record, when many great Mountains of prey, and treasures of vanity, together with their founders name, Are vanished,
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he that reedified Iericho, was marked with a Curse; and the like shame and curse is vpon those that goe about to build vp the Romish Babilon, to aduance Idolatrie, or set vp false Religion.
he that reedified Jericho, was marked with a Curse; and the like shame and curse is upon those that go about to built up the Romish Babylon, to advance Idolatry, or Set up false Religion.
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Ieroboam is branded for ever with this note, that he made Israel to sinne. Iudas beareth the indelible badge of a traitour to his Master. And indeed the plots and exploits of mischief are like monstruosi partus, mishapen birthes of Monsters, imperfect, vnpleasing,
Jeroboam is branded for ever with this note, that he made Israel to sin. Iudas bears the indelible badge of a traitor to his Master. And indeed the plots and exploits of mischief Are like monstruosi partus, Misshapen births of Monsters, imperfect, unpleasing,
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So, ingloriously, and in detestation liues Gowrie, and the powdered Traitors, not as founders, but as professed Confounders, who like beathnish Cannibals, had vowed this day of the weeke, the Tuesday, to bloody Mars, (or rather to him that was a murtherer from the beginning;) which day notwithstanding in memorie and thankes to God, for their frustrated Imaginations, is our duplex festum, doublic consecrated, to the honour of the Almightie, the sauiour of his Annointed. It was not a well of water to comfort their Countrie, which they went about to digge, but a Hell of fire, to consume vs all,
So, ingloriously, and in detestation lives Gowrie, and the powdered Traitors, not as founders, but as professed Confounders, who like beathnish Cannibals, had vowed this day of the Week, the Tuesday, to bloody Mars, (or rather to him that was a murderer from the beginning;) which day notwithstanding in memory and thanks to God, for their frustrated Imaginations, is our duplex Festum, doublic consecrated, to the honour of the Almighty, the Saviour of his Anointed. It was not a well of water to Comfort their Country, which they went about to dig, but a Hell of fire, to consume us all,
but rather, they thus whispered in their damned spels; Rise vp Hell, that Englands Capitol, the Parlament house, where so many wholsome lawes haue beene concluded, might make a bone-fire, of Ioy and triumph for Traitors and Rebels to sport themselues withall.
but rather, they thus whispered in their damned spells; Rise up Hell, that Englands Capitol, the Parliament house, where so many wholesome laws have been concluded, might make a bonfire, of Joy and triumph for Traitors and Rebels to sport themselves withal.
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or heauen in hell. These were bloody Edomites, that cried of Ierusalem, downe with it; but they are the blessed race of Israel, that consult how to raise vp Iacob when he is little or low: and that doe pray for, and procure the peace of Ierusalem and the prosperitie of her wals and palaces.
or heaven in hell. These were bloody Edomites, that cried of Ierusalem, down with it; but they Are the blessed raze of Israel, that consult how to raise up Iacob when he is little or low: and that doe pray for, and procure the peace of Ierusalem and the Prosperity of her walls and palaces.
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Nor must I leaue out the most laborious Authors, and Collectors of the longest lasting Monuments in bookes and necessary writings, then which, the world cannot shew morefruitfull benefits for all posteritie.
Nor must I leave out the most laborious Authors, and Collectors of the longest lasting Monuments in books and necessary writings, then which, the world cannot show morefruitfull benefits for all posterity.
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and the title of Benefactors, who are ready to helpe, and relieue the present wants of people in distresse, making themselues hands to the helpelesse, eyes to the blinde; feete to the lame? or doe I thinke it onely charity to build Hospitals, or Religion to raise Temples? nay rather when necessitie requireth, it is charitie to cloth the naked liuing stones, to prouide for the true temples of God, to redeeme poore captiues, euen with the treasures of the Church. And further, I doe adde to this wel-deseruing number, not onely those that giue, but also those that take away; Such as Theodosius, who partim dando, partim auferendo, partly by giuing benenefits, partly by Abridging many Abuses and Corruptions, was a benefactor to the Citie.
and the title of Benefactors, who Are ready to help, and relieve the present Wants of people in distress, making themselves hands to the helpless, eyes to the blind; feet to the lame? or do I think it only charity to built Hospitals, or Religion to raise Temples? nay rather when necessity requires, it is charity to cloth the naked living stones, to provide for the true Temples of God, to Redeem poor captives, even with the treasures of the Church. And further, I do add to this well-deserving number, not only those that give, but also those that take away; Such as Theodosius, who Partim Dando, Partim auferendo, partly by giving benenefits, partly by Abridging many Abuses and Corruptions, was a benefactor to the city.
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or by their mediocritie haue had power to doe lesse good, yet some; or if some of their bare necessitie and extreme pouerty haue striued to doe much good,
or by their mediocrity have had power to do less good, yet Some; or if Some of their bore necessity and extreme poverty have strived to do much good,
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And here might I haue done with this obseruation of the founder, but that I perceaue some rubbes interrupting the passage of my speech and the charitie of the wel-disposed fit to bee remoued.
And Here might I have done with this observation of the founder, but that I perceive Some rubs interrupting the passage of my speech and the charity of the well-disposed fit to be removed.
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least as Iacobs well, is now in the hands of wicked Samaritans, to whom he neuer intended it, so their benefits may serue in time for bad people, or els be Interuerted, misse-imploied,
lest as Iacobs well, is now in the hands of wicked Samaritans, to whom he never intended it, so their benefits may serve in time for bad people, or Else be Interuerted, misseimploied,
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Indeed this disquieted Salomon, that he should leaue his trauailes to the man that should be after him, not knowing whether he would bee a wise man or a foole;
Indeed this disquieted Solomon, that he should leave his travails to the man that should be After him, not knowing whither he would be a wise man or a fool;
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But if this be vanitie to perplexe a mans selfe in his priuate substance for feare to leaue it to an vngracious heyre; how much more is it a folly in publike commodities to be ouercurious, in forethinking, who may in time inherit his fauours,
But if this be vanity to perplex a men self in his private substance for Fear to leave it to an ungracious heir; how much more is it a folly in public commodities to be overcurious, in forthinking, who may in time inherit his favours,
and continueth his benefits of the sunne shining, and raineraining, vpon the righteous and vnrighteous. It is his perfection to bee good to all, both good and bad, to be rich and bountifull to them that misspend his fauors,
and Continueth his benefits of the sun shining, and raineraining, upon the righteous and unrighteous. It is his perfection to be good to all, both good and bad, to be rich and bountiful to them that misspend his favors,
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whatsoeuer become of the gift, or the worke, the fruit shall remaine to further our Reckoning, if it be done with a godly purpose and for the glory of God.
whatsoever become of the gift, or the work, the fruit shall remain to further our Reckoning, if it be done with a godly purpose and for the glory of God.
But another doubt there is, that when such as the Samaritans, bad and superstitious people, haue beene once possessors of such wels and monuments, prouided by faithfull Patriarchs, like Iacob: how men Religious may vse them againe, seeing they were heathens, who vsually dedicated their wels to Gods and Goddesses. Howsoeuer this Well had bin abused, our blessed Sauiour (wee behold) sitteth by it, & asketh water at it.
But Another doubt there is, that when such as the Samaritans, bad and superstitious people, have been once Possessors' of such wells and monuments, provided by faithful Patriarchs, like Iacob: how men Religious may use them again, seeing they were Heathens, who usually dedicated their wells to God's and Goddesses. Howsoever this Well had been abused, our blessed Saviour (we behold) Sitteth by it, & asks water At it.
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Now let mee bee bold before this high presence, (passing by the free vse of ciuill things graunted euen with Idolaters,) to goe further and suppose our Churches, Chappels, the tithes and maintenance of Religion,
Now let me be bold before this high presence, (passing by the free use of civil things granted even with Idolaters,) to go further and suppose our Churches, Chapels, the Tithes and maintenance of Religion,
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when they are conuerted from being sacrilegious and impious persons to the true Religion, are to imploie themselues and their members to serue the Lord:
when they Are converted from being sacrilegious and impious Persons to the true Religion, Are to employ themselves and their members to serve the Lord:
Saint Paule did eate and drinke & conuerse in Athens a Citie consecrated to Minerua an heathnish Goddesse, and hee sailed in a shippe hauing the badge of Castor and Pollux.
Saint Paul did eat and drink & converse in Athens a city consecrated to Minerva an Heathenish Goddess, and he sailed in a ship having the badge of Castor and Pollux.
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nether did he (that did al things well) forbeare to imploie the water pots of the Iewish and superstitious purification, in the work of his gracious miracle.
neither did he (that did all things well) forbear to employ the water pots of the Jewish and superstitious purification, in the work of his gracious miracle.
and make a maine point of their Religion, either not to enter into them, or not to call them by the former names of saints, Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Alban; that first for distinction, the scripture vseth the names of Castor and Poilux, false Gods without scruple:
and make a main point of their Religion, either not to enter into them, or not to call them by the former names of Saints, Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Alban; that First for distinction, the scripture uses the names of Castor and Poilux, false God's without scruple:
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and the Churches of all ages, haue beene content in the translation of the words of the Lord in Iob, and in the Prophet Amos, to vse the heathenish appellations of the starres, Pleiades, Orion, Acturus, notwithstanding they had fabulous and poeticall Originals.
and the Churches of all ages, have been content in the Translation of the words of the Lord in Job, and in the Prophet Amos, to use the Heathenish appellations of the Stars, Pleiades, Orion, Acturus, notwithstanding they had fabulous and poetical Originals.
nor offer supplication or seruice, yet for their vertues and victorious sufferings, we may loue them, rehearse their names with Reuerence, and imitate their faithfulnesse.
nor offer supplication or service, yet for their Virtues and victorious sufferings, we may love them, rehearse their names with reverence, and imitate their faithfulness.
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It is not with vs as the Papists obiect, that with Eustathius we detest all temples, and especially those that carrie the names of Martyrs, and like onely Conuenticles in priuate? or that with the Eunomians, we refuse to goe into the Churches intitled with the names of Apostles and Martyrs? This may be the fanaticall whispering of some wandring house-creeper,
It is not with us as the Papists Object, that with Eustathius we detest all Temples, and especially those that carry the names of Martyrs, and like only Conventicles in private? or that with the Eunomians, we refuse to go into the Churches entitled with the names of Apostles and Martyrs? This may be the fanatical whispering of Some wandering house-creeper,
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and the conceipt of some seduced separatist, but Wee, that is, Dauid our King, our preists and people, frequent those howses of praier, call them by their former names, enter into them willingly, hauing antiquity,
and the conceit of Some seduced separatist, but we, that is, David our King, our Priests and people, frequent those houses of prayer, call them by their former names, enter into them willingly, having antiquity,
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For who knowes not that the Citie, & Vniuersitie of Geneua haue their cheif Church retaining the name of Saint Peter, one intituled Saint Magdalen, another Saint Geruase the Martyr, whither they vsually resort to holy exercises.
For who knows not that the city, & university of Geneva have their chief Church retaining the name of Saint Peter, one entitled Saint Magdalen, Another Saint Jeruase the Martyr, whither they usually resort to holy exercises.
Neither is it altogether vaine, that the holy Euangelist here in this place, calleth that same Iacobs well, which the Samaritans so named and termed before him, making no question but that Iacob had digged it,
Neither is it altogether vain, that the holy Evangelist Here in this place, calls that same Iacobs well, which the Samaritans so nam and termed before him, making no question but that Iacob had dug it,
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although the tradition came from the Samaritans. Nay our blessed Sauiour is not scrupulous to rest himselfe at this Well, or to graunt it for Iacobs, howsoeuer (which is for our example) he will not be drawne, by the Names and titles of Iacob, to approue of a counterfcit Religion,
although the tradition Come from the Samaritans. Nay our blessed Saviour is not scrupulous to rest himself At this Well, or to grant it for Iacobs, howsoever (which is for our Exampl) he will not be drawn, by the Names and titles of Iacob, to approve of a counterfcit Religion,
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wherefore let vs leaue curiositie in such small matters, and conclude this point, first, with praise to the Lord that these wels, these Monuments and other benefits for the furtherance of Religion, sometimes in possession of Samaritans, and the superstitious,
Wherefore let us leave curiosity in such small matters, and conclude this point, First, with praise to the Lord that these wells, these Monuments and other benefits for the furtherance of Religion, sometime in possession of Samaritans, and the superstitious,
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euen of the pure Riuers of the waters of life. Secondly, if it should be proued, that any of these Monuments were founded & erected by the superstitious, yet then wee must acknowledge our selues, much bound to God, that wee may drinke of the wels wee digged not, dwel in houses that wee builded not, inioy these Churches, which wee prepared not,
even of the pure rivers of the waters of life. Secondly, if it should be proved, that any of these Monuments were founded & erected by the superstitious, yet then we must acknowledge our selves, much bound to God, that we may drink of the wells we dug not, dwell in houses that we built not, enjoy these Churches, which we prepared not,
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as Noah had the benefit of that Arke, which was framed by prophane shipwrights, and Sampson was refreshed with sweet hony out of the dead Lion, that liuing would haue killed him;
as Noah had the benefit of that Ark, which was framed by profane shipwrights, and Sampson was refreshed with sweet honey out of the dead lion, that living would have killed him;
So that we may say with Samson, Out of the strong came sweet, and out of the deuowrer came meat. But here mee thinks the Romish Samaritans interrupt vs,
So that we may say with samson, Out of the strong Come sweet, and out of the devourer Come meat. But Here me thinks the Romish Samaritans interrupt us,
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Secondly, they lay claime to our Churches, nay bragge that themselues are the Catholike Church, because of the Monuments and names of godly men, that were sometimes pillars of the Church. To the first,
Secondly, they lay claim to our Churches, nay brag that themselves Are the Catholic Church, Because of the Monuments and names of godly men, that were sometime pillars of the Church. To the First,
I answere briefly that the Apostles and first Martyrs, who planted the Church, did build no materiall temples, and yet they are worthily stiled Religiosis simi mortales, most Religious men, none being comparable to them since.
I answer briefly that the Apostles and First Martyrs, who planted the Church, did built no material Temples, and yet they Are worthily styled Religiosis simi mortales, most Religious men, none being comparable to them since.
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They as the former planters of the Gospell, edified and built vp the people of God, as temples for the holy ghost to dwell in, vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Christ Iesus being the head corner stone, and wanted peace, wealth, opportunitie,
They as the former planters of the Gospel, edified and built up the people of God, as Temples for the holy ghost to dwell in, upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, christ Iesus being the head corner stone, and wanted peace, wealth, opportunity,
then by their Authoritie, and out of their Aboundance, they in the profession of our Religion, of Aedes sacras, (sacred houses) erected Basilicas, Kinglike palaces, thereby the more to honour God with their substance,
then by their authority, and out of their Abundance, they in the profession of our Religion, of Aedes sacras, (sacred houses) erected Basilicas, Kinglike palaces, thereby the more to honour God with their substance,
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Now these first honorable founders, were not of the Romish Religion, for they did not vse such Iewish and heathnish Ceremonies in their Church-dedications, nor such Inuocation or adoration of Saints or Images,
Now these First honourable founders, were not of the Romish Religion, for they did not use such Jewish and Heathenish Ceremonies in their Church-dedications, nor such Invocation or adoration of Saints or Images,
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We ordaine no Churches, no Priesthoods, no rites nor sacrifices vnto Martyrs, we do not crie at the altars, O Peter, O Paul, O Cyprian, wee offer vnto thee our oblation:
We ordain no Churches, no Priesthoods, no Rites nor Sacrifices unto Martyrs, we do not cry At the Altars, Oh Peter, Oh Paul, Oh Cyprian, we offer unto thee our oblation:
In which sence wee are bold to preserue the Reuerent Remembrance in this place, of our prime-martyr Saint Alban, by the losse of whose life, the Gospell first made entrie into this lande:
In which sense we Are bold to preserve the Reverent Remembrance in this place, of our prime-martyr Saint Alban, by the loss of whose life, the Gospel First made entry into this land:
Thirdlie wee answer that although wee did build no Churches now, (which is vntrue) yet is it no lesse honorable to bee restorers, then founders. Deucalion was thought to haue done as great an act,
Thirdly we answer that although we did built no Churches now, (which is untrue) yet is it no less honourable to be restorers, then founders. Deucalion was Thought to have done as great an act,
I am sure that the worke of our Redemption, excelleth our Creation, and therefore it is true, that we owe to the Lord more for our selues reformed, then first formed.
I am sure that the work of our Redemption, excels our Creation, and Therefore it is true, that we owe to the Lord more for our selves reformed, then First formed.
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Other former Princes, & great Men, haue brought forth, as first Parents, these and such like Monuments, which in processe of time had more feeding then teaching,
Other former Princes, & great Men, have brought forth, as First Parents, these and such like Monuments, which in process of time had more feeding then teaching,
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so to draw their breasts, and suckle these and such like Orphan-Churches, that by their Princely bounty, they may be necessary and accessorie helpes to Gods seruice.
so to draw their breasts, and suckle these and such like Orphan-Churches, that by their Princely bounty, they may be necessary and accessory helps to God's service.
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And this is the course of our Religious Princes, first to cleanse these houses of prayer, from Corruption, & then to raise them from their Ruines. I may speake sensiblie,
And this is the course of our Religious Princes, First to cleanse these houses of prayer, from Corruption, & then to raise them from their Ruins. I may speak sensibly,
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& if it please God effectually, in respect of this place, this auncient, and now drooping Church, vnder whose roofe we notwithstanding are happily present before the Lord, and his annointed Iacob. Neuer did poore Orphan-Church, standing in such need of a royall nurcing father, more seasonably inioy the hopefull presence of so great a Monarch. And aboue all, this benefit shee doth with other her sister Churches alreadie enioy,
& if it please God effectually, in respect of this place, this ancient, and now drooping Church, under whose roof we notwithstanding Are happily present before the Lord, and his anointed Iacob. Never did poor Orphan-Church, standing in such need of a royal nursing father, more seasonably enjoy the hopeful presence of so great a Monarch. And above all, this benefit she does with other her sister Churches already enjoy,
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and must euer, with all thankefulnesse acknowledge, that by her royall Iacobs meanes (next vnder God,) her children may dayly drinke of the water of life, sucke at the breasts of our sweet Sauiour here offered,
and must ever, with all thankfulness acknowledge, that by her royal Iacobs means (next under God,) her children may daily drink of the water of life, suck At the breasts of our sweet Saviour Here offered,
as much exceeding the most excellent building of lime and stone, as the pure spring water exceeds the workemanshippe about the well: and such as our forefathers would haue reioiced to enioy, in fields, in woods, m Cottages.
as much exceeding the most excellent building of lime and stone, as the pure spring water exceeds the workmanship about the well: and such as our Forefathers would have rejoiced to enjoy, in fields, in woods, m Cottages.
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and roome enough, where where the seruants of God doe assemble for water of comfort, it pittieth them to see the worke of it so ruinous, the brinke so dangerous, the steening falne in,
and room enough, where where the Servants of God do assemble for water of Comfort, it Pitieth them to see the work of it so ruinous, the brink so dangerous, the steening fallen in,
In regard whereof, sometimes her sonnes doe wish that shee were rather a Zacheus, with a sound bodie, then Goliah, with this crazie, hectique Consumption:
In regard whereof, sometime her Sons do wish that she were rather a Zacchaeus, with a found body, then Goliath, with this crazy, hectic Consumption:
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It is a spectacle of much remorse, to behold a noble personage, high-borne, so in distresle, that for want of friends and meanes to support her, shee is ready to fall, and lie on the ground,
It is a spectacle of much remorse, to behold a noble personage, highborn, so in distresle, that for want of Friends and means to support her, she is ready to fallen, and lie on the ground,
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Euen King Iehu, had commiseration in extremis vpon Iesabel, quia filia Regis, because shee was the daughter to a King, although a wicked daughter of a heathnish King. And may not I cal this Church, a Kings daughter,
Eve King Iehu, had commiseration in extremis upon Jezebel, quia filia Regis, Because she was the daughter to a King, although a wicked daughter of a Heathenish King. And may not I call this Church, a Kings daughter,
and in that respect looke for pittie, to whom Off a a King Christian, gaue the first being, & other Kings after him, this cōspicuous Amplitude? Shee hath already met with Iehu, who hauing seuerely punished her for all the fornications and witchcraftes; the Idolatries and delusions of Monks and Fryars, wrought in her, could not chuse,
and in that respect look for pity, to whom Off a a King Christian, gave the First being, & other Kings After him, this conspicuous Amplitude? She hath already met with Iehu, who having severely punished her for all the fornications and witchcrafts; the Idolatries and delusions of Monks and Friars, wrought in her, could not choose,
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But Iehu tooke pittie when it was too late, and when Iesabel was almost deuoured of the dogges: This Church is yet more happie, who though shee hath had many blowes, yet hauing not receaued her deathes wound, shee stands capable of the mercie and fauour of a peaceable Salomon, a blessed Iosias, a Kingly Iacob, to giue her life and health againe.
But Iehu took pity when it was too late, and when Jezebel was almost devoured of the Dogs: This Church is yet more happy, who though she hath had many blows, yet having not received her deaths wound, she Stands capable of the mercy and favour of a peaceable Solomon, a blessed Iosias, a Kingly Iacob, to give her life and health again.
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as shee was the daughter, and is the nurce-child of a King, so her disease is the Kings euill, and requires the speedie assistance of a most Catholike and Imperiall Phisition, to cure her wounds,
as she was the daughter, and is the nurse-child of a King, so her disease is the Kings evil, and requires the speedy assistance of a most Catholic and Imperial physician, to cure her wounds,
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or els his sacred Authority (if her estate bee found desperate) to cut of her mortified limmes, and binde vp the sounder parts for Gods seruice. Yet it is indeed the Recouerie of her pristinate health and soundnesse, that her sonnes on their knees desire: (which if it may not bee obtained) their last Refuge and next Petition must be (that which gracious Princes doe not loue to heare) Ruina haec sub manu tua:
or Else his sacred authority (if her estate be found desperate) to Cut of her mortified limbs, and bind up the sounder parts for God's service. Yet it is indeed the Recovery of her pristinate health and soundness, that her Sons on their knees desire: (which if it may not be obtained) their last Refuge and next Petition must be (that which gracious Princes do not love to hear) Ruina haec sub manu tua:
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But who am I, that I should enter into particulars, before my Lord the King? I confesse with St. Barnard, Non est meae humilitatis dictare sic autsic faciendum:
But who am I, that I should enter into particulars, before my Lord the King? I confess with Saint Barnard, Non est meae humilitatis dictare sic autsic faciendum:
Yet this let me be bold to speake, that the sunne giues comfort and lustre, where it shines: fountaines make barren grounds fruitfull, where they passe along:
Yet this let me be bold to speak, that the sun gives Comfort and lustre, where it shines: fountains make barren grounds fruitful, where they pass along:
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Our sweet Sauiour, both the Sunne of Righteousnesse, and the fountaine of truth, ment some good to the place and persons, when hee went thorough Samaria, and sate at Iacobs well: and who knowes, what our most Royall and Religious Iacob may intend for vs, seeing God hath giuen rest on euerie side (as to Salomon when he built the Temple,) and there is neither aduersarie, nor euill to resist.
Our sweet Saviour, both the Sun of Righteousness, and the fountain of truth, meant Some good to the place and Persons, when he went through Samaria, and sat At Iacobs well: and who knows, what our most Royal and Religious Iacob may intend for us, seeing God hath given rest on every side (as to Solomon when he built the Temple,) and there is neither adversary, nor evil to resist.
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as Idle and frustiate, because these are no daies, to build or repaire Churches, or doe such like works, as they say. In further answere to these deceitfull workers and talkers, let me be bold a little to boast our faith in this point, which hath not beene so Lame nor idle and vnfruitfull in the workes of Charitie and pietie, as they reproch vs. Let our chiefe Citie London speake to the praise of God, and the Iustifying of our faith by such workes:
as Idle and frustiate, Because these Are no days, to built or repair Churches, or do such like works, as they say. In further answer to these deceitful workers and talkers, let me be bold a little to boast our faith in this point, which hath not been so Lame nor idle and unfruitful in the works of Charity and piety, as they reproach us Let our chief city London speak to the praise of God, and the Justifying of our faith by such works:
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Nay let her onely showe, what three Hospitals of incomparable foundation and prouision for friendlesse children, Impotent people, and inor dinate walkers, shee enioieth by the happie Raigne of that truely vertuous King Ed: the sixt, of blessed memori• …:
Nay let her only show, what three Hospitals of incomparable Foundation and provision for friendless children, Impotent people, and inor dinate walker's, she Enjoyeth by the happy Reign of that truly virtuous King Ed: the sixt, of blessed memori• …:
glorious Eyes of our English body, the two fountains of Learning and Religion, Oxford and Cambridge, vtter their knowledge, what the light of the Gospell hath done for them, within the compasse of not many yeares. Our Mother Oxford might claime for the Gospell, the foundations,
glorious Eyes of our English body, the two fountains of Learning and Religion, Oxford and Cambridge, utter their knowledge, what the Light of the Gospel hath done for them, within the compass of not many Years. Our Mother Oxford might claim for the Gospel, the foundations,
or the finishing or establishment of her Christ-Church, her Trinity Colledge, and St. Iohns, as shee doth for her Iesus Colledge: But shee cannot but speake her Ioy for her Copious and excellent Librarie, her Diuinitie schoole so adorned,
or the finishing or establishment of her Christ church, her Trinity College, and Saint Iohns, as she does for her Iesus College: But she cannot but speak her Joy for her Copious and excellent Library, her Divinity school so adorned,
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and domesticall Libraries, for the furtherance of the sonnes of the Prophets. Neither may I forget, the new life, which Oriall Colledge, when shee was almost at the last gaspe,
and domestical Libraries, for the furtherance of the Sons of the prophets. Neither may I forget, the new life, which Oriall College, when she was almost At the last gasp,
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Shee hath brought forth her Twinnes, her Emanuel and her Sidney Colledges. Shee may demonstrate to the honor of the Trinitie, many Cels conuerted into one glorious house of Learning and Religion,
She hath brought forth her Twins, her Emmanuel and her Sidney Colleges. She may demonstrate to the honour of the Trinity, many Cells converted into one glorious house of Learning and Religion,
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so beautified, and replenished, that it seemes to bee the Via lactea of that Vniuersitie, where there is a Concurrency of many starres, shining together as in the firmament. Neither may shee bee silent of her Saint Iohns, which daielie groweth from a fountaine to a flood, the head whereof not willing to bee knowne to the world,
so beautified, and replenished, that it seems to be the Via lactea of that university, where there is a Concurrency of many Stars, shining together as in the firmament. Neither may she be silent of her Saint Iohns, which daily grows from a fountain to a flood, the head whereof not willing to be known to the world,
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But it is both hard, and beside my purpose to make an exact Catalogue of all those worthy Monuments, of the late foundations, increasings and Enlargements within those sacred Nurceries. And who can reckon vp the Almeshouses, hospitals, freeschooles, and other beneficiall and Charitable Prouisions for the people of God, and his seruice, through the whole Land,
But it is both hard, and beside my purpose to make an exact Catalogue of all those worthy Monuments, of the late foundations, increasings and Enlargements within those sacred Nurseries. And who can reckon up the Almshouses, hospitals, freeschooles, and other beneficial and Charitable Provisions for the people of God, and his service, through the Whole Land,
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as a little spring, where youth may drinke in, the first licour of wholsomlearning, flowing from the bounty of a gracious Princesse, now with God, by the Mediation of that worthie Lord Keeper, Bacon; so much honored for wisdome and Religion. If I should be silent, the late statutes would tell you of that royall Iacobs Colledge, newly founded,
as a little spring, where youth may drink in, the First liquour of wholsomlearning, flowing from the bounty of a gracious Princess, now with God, by the Mediation of that worthy Lord Keeper, Bacon; so much honoured for Wisdom and Religion. If I should be silent, the late statutes would tell you of that royal Iacobs College, newly founded,
And the Christian world proclaimeth those worthy Monuments, partly written by an Imperiall hand, partly by learned subiects, for the mainteinance of true Religion against falshood and Rebellion:
And the Christian world proclaims those worthy Monuments, partly written by an Imperial hand, partly by learned Subjects, for the maintenance of true Religion against falsehood and Rebellion:
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The Northern borderes praise God for that Kingly worke, the Erection of their Church in Arthuret: The Church of Bath, which long stood naked and bare, is richlie cloathed by the bounty of a right Reuerend and Religious Prelate. The Irish and Virginian Plantations can witnesse how willing our royall Iacob is to propagate the Gospell together with ciuilitie and trades:
The Northern borderes praise God for that Kingly work, the Erection of their Church in Arthuret: The Church of Bath, which long stood naked and bore, is richly clothed by the bounty of a right Reverend and Religious Prelate. The Irish and Virginian Plantations can witness how willing our royal Iacob is to propagate the Gospel together with civility and trades:
Behold what goodly buildings of old! Be pleased therefore to take notice, what wee can say for this, not in enuie to our Auncients, but in loue to the truth.
Behold what goodly buildings of old! Be pleased Therefore to take notice, what we can say for this, not in envy to our Ancients, but in love to the truth.
Our forefathers, Princes, and People, were long in gathering stones together, and now at one instant the Romish fauourites shewe vs great heapes piled vp, without mentioning with what leasure and distance of time they were gathered together:
Our Forefathers, Princes, and People, were long in gathering stones together, and now At one instant the Romish favourites show us great heaps piled up, without mentioning with what leisure and distance of time they were gathered together:
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yet when it shall be vnderstood, that it had many Kings, successiuely founders, many rich Contributors, manie fat Abbots and Priors, Benefactors for manie yeeres, beside the ransacking of the olde Citie Veru•am, to aduance it,
yet when it shall be understood, that it had many Kings, successively founders, many rich Contributors, many fat Abbots and Priors, Benefactors for many Years, beside the ransacking of the old city Veru•am, to advance it,
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and after againe the bricke about to be turned into marble, & so neuer finished neither (for pendent opera interrupta, the workemanship remaineth but abruptly still,
and After again the brick about to be turned into Marble, & so never finished neither (for pendent opera interrupta, the workmanship remains but abruptly still,
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as the pillars witnesse:) then is the wonder not so great, and we well perceaue, that superstition in the greatest heate had tardiora molimina, slower progresses;
as the pillars witness:) then is the wonder not so great, and we well perceive, that Superstition in the greatest heat had tardiora molimina, slower Progresses;
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But Date crescendi copiam: Let the Lord giue leaue, and peace to the Gospell, and prosperitie to our religious Princes, & then after such distance of time, let the Aduersaries call vs to a reckoning, what fruits our faith hath produced.
But Date crescendi copiam: Let the Lord give leave, and peace to the Gospel, and Prosperity to our religious Princes, & then After such distance of time, let the Adversaries call us to a reckoning, what fruits our faith hath produced.
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first that the primitiue Christians foūded no Churches, for want of meanes & opportunity, yet they did buiid vp the Church of God with their doctrine, with their liues, and blood,
First that the primitive Christians founded no Churches, for want of means & opportunity, yet they did buiid up the Church of God with their Doctrine, with their lives, and blood,
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And as the Samaritans pleaded, that they were the true worshippers, & Iacobs children, because they had Iacobs Well, whereof he dranke; the mount where hee worshipped:
And as the Samaritans pleaded, that they were the true worshippers, & Iacobs children, Because they had Iacobs Well, whereof he drank; the mount where he worshipped:
they talke of the Apostles and Martyrs, of the Fathers and Councels, they ingrosse to thēselues the name Church & Catholike, yea they haue the Scriptures, as the Iewes had, in their bookes; or as the Philistins had Samson, in captiuitie, fettered, shaued & blinded.
they talk of the Apostles and Martyrs, of the Father's and Counsels, they engross to themselves the name Church & Catholic, yea they have the Scriptures, as the Iewes had, in their books; or as the philistines had samson, in captivity, fettered, shaved & blinded.
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But shall we beleeue that they are the only Catholikes & Children of the Apostles, for these probabilities and presumptions? Or that they are the onely spouse of Christ,
But shall we believe that they Are the only Catholics & Children of the Apostles, for these probabilities and presumptions? Or that they Are the only spouse of christ,
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because they shew the sheathes, and Caskets where the Ornaments and Iewels of the husband once lay? Or because like the madde-man in Athenaeus, they take an Inuentory of all goods in the Church for their own; as he did in all ships that arriued there, are they the right owners? It is not sheepes clothing that transformes the wolfe, nor the Lions skinne that alters the Asses Nature.
Because they show the sheathes, and Caskets where the Ornament and Jewels of the husband once lay? Or Because like the madman in Athenaeus, they take an Inventory of all goods in the Church for their own; as he did in all ships that arrived there, Are they the right owners? It is not Sheep clothing that transforms the wolf, nor the Lions skin that alters the Asses Nature.
no more then Vibius Rufus was a good Orator for hauing Ciceroes wife: or a great Emperour for hauing Caesars saddle: or that foolish smatterer a good Philosopher, who studied by Epictetus his Candlesticke: or Neanthus the Iangler, a good Musician,
no more then Vibius Rufus was a good Orator for having Cicero's wife: or a great Emperor for having Caesars saddle: or that foolish smatterer a good Philosopher, who studied by Epictetus his Candlestick: or Neanthus the Jangler, a good Musician,
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for they indeed had Iacobs Well: but these obtrude vnto vs, Reliques of Christ, of the Apostles and Martyrs, which are but meere Impostures and for geries. Their vsurping Prelate must be Christs Vicar, Saint Peters successor, when he succeeds him,
for they indeed had Iacobs Well: but these obtrude unto us, Relics of christ, of the Apostles and Martyrs, which Are but mere Impostors and for geries. Their usurping Prelate must be Christ Vicar, Saint Peter's successor, when he succeeds him,
Yet his prerogatiue must be Peters, his dignity Peters, his patrimonie Peters, his robes and royalties Peters, his Ring Peters, his sea Peters, his keyes Peters, his pence Peters. And as the Samaritans said, Iacob gaue vs this Well: so they say, Christ or Peter or the Emperor gaue vs these wels, this honor, these crowns, these promotiōs. So poore Peter hath rich heyres: And this is the Gorgons head, which astonished the world a long time; sed vltra a nō proficient:
Yet his prerogative must be Peter's, his dignity Peter's, his patrimony Peter's, his robes and royalties Peter's, his Ring Peter's, his sea Peter's, his keys Peter's, his pence Peter's. And as the Samaritans said, Iacob gave us this Well: so they say, christ or Peter or the Emperor gave us these wells, this honour, these crowns, these promotions. So poor Peter hath rich Heirs: And this is the Gorgons head, which astonished the world a long time; sed vltra a nō proficient:
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But we leaue these seducing & seduced Romanists, to see their errors, if it please the Lord, & with the Samaritans to bee conuerted to the sound knowledge of Christ our Saviour. And I returne to our selues, to whom the Lord hath giuen now the possession of I acobs Wel, the vse of many temporal and spirituall benefits to further vs in his seruice, if we take our opportunitie.
But we leave these seducing & seduced Romanists, to see their errors, if it please the Lord, & with the Samaritans to be converted to the found knowledge of christ our Saviour. And I return to our selves, to whom the Lord hath given now the possession of I acobs Well, the use of many temporal and spiritual benefits to further us in his service, if we take our opportunity.
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For first our God hath reuealed vnto vs that rocke & fountaine of our saluation Christ I esus, wherein are all our fresh springs of hope and Comfort, the knowledg of whom by the scriptures translated read,
For First our God hath revealed unto us that rock & fountain of our salvation christ I Esus, wherein Are all our fresh springs of hope and Comfort, the knowledge of whom by the Scriptures translated read,
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And so blessed him while hee drinks the Water of his owne louely Cisterne, that thence issueth a happy Riuer of Royal Apparent succession, as from a blessed fountaine, which the Lord grant, may run on, in grace & glory,
And so blessed him while he drinks the Water of his own lovely Cistern, that thence issueth a happy River of Royal Apparent succession, as from a blessed fountain, which the Lord grant, may run on, in grace & glory,
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for the comfort of all true Christian hearts, to the end of the world. In regard of which inestimable fauours, let me be bold, without offēce to the royal patience of my Lord and King, to speake a few words, to al the worthy children and subiects of our Princely I acob, here assembled; & so I wil conclude.
for the Comfort of all true Christian hearts, to the end of the world. In regard of which inestimable favours, let me be bold, without offence to the royal patience of my Lord and King, to speak a few words, to all the worthy children and Subjects of our Princely I acob, Here assembled; & so I will conclude.
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& hath extended peace ouer vs as a flood, & the Gospell as a flowing streame: Seeing the true faith cōmeth vnto vs not solitary & alone, but accompained with infinite blessings;
& hath extended peace over us as a flood, & the Gospel as a flowing stream: Seeing the true faith comes unto us not solitary & alone, but accompanied with infinite blessings;
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let vs be ready to shew forth the inward fountaine of our faith, by the outward streams of our Loue. Especially do Yee, the most eminent in note, indeuor to do most good, whose priuate wels are answerable to your wils, & substance to your desire;
let us be ready to show forth the inward fountain of our faith, by the outward streams of our Love. Especially doe Ye, the most eminent in note, endeavour to do most good, whose private wells Are answerable to your wills, & substance to your desire;
Let some water of cōfort flow from you, to the publike benefit of the Church & Commonwealth. They that would haue their wels to be wholsome, do draw them oftē:
Let Some water of Comfort flow from you, to the public benefit of the Church & Commonwealth. They that would have their wells to be wholesome, do draw them often:
Thinke what Oceans of wealth run ouer the back-in weeds & shreds, and thorough the throat in puddle, & pamper; how much is wasted by many, in vaine pleasures, priuate buildings, fruitlesse exercises;
Think what Ocean's of wealth run over the back-in weeds & shreds, and through the throat in puddle, & pamper; how much is wasted by many, in vain pleasures, private buildings, fruitless exercises;
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& turne some of the streames of your fountaines at last, into the barren fields of the poore, and to the watering of the Sanctuarie. Passe not thorough the world as arrowes through the aire, and ships thorough the sea, leauing no mark nor trace behind you;
& turn Some of the streams of your fountains At last, into the barren fields of the poor, and to the watering of the Sanctuary. Pass not through the world as arrows through the air, and ships through the sea, leaving no mark nor trace behind you;
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Let not Leah reproch Rachel for barrennesse, nor blinde superstition reprooue our Religion for lamenesse. Let vs trie it out with our Aduersaries by action, as well as by profession;
Let not Leah reproach Rachel for Barrenness, nor blind Superstition reprove our Religion for lameness. Let us try it out with our Adversaries by actium, as well as by profession;
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pretending Religion to saue you purses, as the Samaritan did to saue her Paines. In a word let vs be ready to doe good, to distribute without murmuring & reasonings & Lay up store and a good foundation for the time to come, that we may be the sons of lacob, Disciples of Christ Iesus, the fountaine of life, the giuer of liuing water;
pretending Religion to save you purses, as the Samaritan did to save her Pains. In a word let us be ready to do good, to distribute without murmuring & reasonings & Lay up store and a good Foundation for the time to come, that we may be the Sons of lacob, Disciples of christ Iesus, the fountain of life, the giver of living water;
