A vindication of the Roman Catholicks from the foul aspersions thrown upon them by John Tillotson ... in a sermon preached by him in November, 1687 ...
The Doctor 's TEXT, Woe be to you, Scribes and Pharisees, &c. Mat. 23. V. 15. THe Scribes and Pharisees were Men, as the Doctor owns, who were teachers of the Law;
The Doctor is TEXT, Woe be to you, Scribes and Pharisees, etc. Mathew 23. V. 15. THe Scribes and Pharisees were Men, as the Doctor owns, who were Teachers of the Law;
and yet had not put the Bible into the hands of every Milk-Maid to interpret, whether Christ had denounced that Woe to them ? The Doctor must prove the affirmative,
and yet had not put the bible into the hands of every Milk-Maid to interpret, whither christ had denounced that Woe to them? The Doctor must prove the affirmative,
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What he says of Knowledge, is right Canting. What of Ignorance, is a false Imposition. I never understood Ignorance, a vertue in Roman Catholick Divinity;
What he Says of Knowledge, is right Canting. What of Ignorance, is a false Imposition. I never understood Ignorance, a virtue in Roman Catholic Divinity;
I humbly offer to the Doctor my self, for an Experiment of his Protestant speculation, to be examined (if he knows how) in all or any part of Divinity.
I humbly offer to the Doctor my self, for an Experiment of his Protestant speculation, to be examined (if he knows how) in all or any part of Divinity.
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For if he pleases I will bring him Tradsmen, who shall readily answer him with an Objection, whatsoever he shall be pleased to ask. In the 4th. Page, the Doctor saith, the Scripture alone can instruct us in the Will of God perfectly.
For if he Pleases I will bring him Tradesmen, who shall readily answer him with an Objection, whatsoever he shall be pleased to ask. In the 4th. Page, the Doctor Says, the Scripture alone can instruct us in the Will of God perfectly.
I ask the Doctor, Whether it be the Will of God that we should keep Sunday for Saturday, and Christen Infants? If it be, where doth the Scripture instruct us so perfectly,
I ask the Doctor, Whither it be the Will of God that we should keep Sunday for Saturday, and christian Infants? If it be, where does the Scripture instruct us so perfectly,
and give a solid reason if he can, why the Church which declared Authoritatively the Scripture to be the Word of God, hath not Authority enough and Knowledge, to instruct us in the Will of God, if there were no Scripture.
and give a solid reason if he can, why the Church which declared Authoritatively the Scripture to be the Word of God, hath not authority enough and Knowledge, to instruct us in the Will of God, if there were no Scripture.
The Doctor proceeds in the same Page, and says, the Teachers of the Jewish Church, did not proceed so far as to deprive Men of the use of the Holy Scripture; in the 2d. Page he cannot avoid a Contradiction.
The Doctor proceeds in the same Page, and Says, the Teachers of the Jewish Church, did not proceed so Far as to deprive Men of the use of the Holy Scripture; in the 2d. Page he cannot avoid a Contradiction.
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and to whom shall he go to for it? What if he should go to the Pope ? For the Doctor owns in his Sermon, the Pope had the Key, and indeed I cannot tell how the Doctor should come by it, unless he stole it:
and to whom shall he go to for it? What if he should go to the Pope? For the Doctor owns in his Sermon, the Pope had the Key, and indeed I cannot tell how the Doctor should come by it, unless he stole it:
Or perhaps it was found in the Ruins of the Monasteries here, in the beginning of the reformation which were broke down, (the Doctor may say) to seek for this Key, and it was found there all rusty (as the Doctor says) and they have been rubbing it ever since.
Or perhaps it was found in the Ruins of the Monasteries Here, in the beginning of the Reformation which were broke down, (the Doctor may say) to seek for this Key, and it was found there all rusty (as the Doctor Says) and they have been rubbing it ever since.
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Then is the Pastor more necessary for the people than the Bible. We see the Quakers, Anabaptists, Presbyterians, Sweet-Singers, Lutherans, Church of England, &c. all these differ in Faith;
Then is the Pastor more necessary for the people than the bible. We see the Quakers, Anabaptists, Presbyterians, Sweet-Singers, Lutherans, Church of England, etc. all these differ in Faith;
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I suppose the Doctor will own all these have the Bible. How come it that they do not testifie themselves by it? The Doctor must answer, that the Teachers of these Men do give the people the Bible, but keep from them the Key of Knowledge, as the Scribes and Pharisees did:
I suppose the Doctor will own all these have the bible. How come it that they do not testify themselves by it? The Doctor must answer, that the Teachers of these Men do give the people the bible, but keep from them the Key of Knowledge, as the Scribes and Pharisees did:
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Towards the end of this Page, the Doctor says it is a horrible impiety, to interpret the Scripture in a wrong sense to the people (God forgive the Doctor for it) the Roman Catholicks do own it a Crime: But he says:
Towards the end of this Page, the Doctor Says it is a horrible impiety, to interpret the Scripture in a wrong sense to the people (God forgive the Doctor for it) the Roman Catholics do own it a Crime: But he Says:
and that the Scripture is necessary to save them, and that the Church of Rome in these two points, doth contrive the Eternal Ruin and Destruction of the peoples Souls.
and that the Scripture is necessary to save them, and that the Church of Room in these two points, does contrive the Eternal Ruin and Destruction of the peoples Souls.
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I ask'd the Doctor why a vigilant Pastor cannot instruct his Flock in all things conducing to Salvation, without giving them the Bible ? Until the Doctor answers, I say he may,
I asked the Doctor why a vigilant Pastor cannot instruct his Flock in all things conducing to Salvation, without giving them the bible? Until the Doctor answers, I say he may,
She alloweth it to every one, whom the Pastors judge will use it, with respect and submission to the Church, through the Motive of Piety, not Curiosity.
She alloweth it to every one, whom the Pastors judge will use it, with respect and submission to the Church, through the Motive of Piety, not Curiosity.
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If the Bible, how comes it that so many Millions of well inventioned people in the World, could never see the Protestant there, who notwithstanding were no strangers to the Bible.
If the bible, how comes it that so many Millions of well invention people in the World, could never see the Protestant there, who notwithstanding were no Strangers to the bible.
than those things which belong to the next World (and for this I appeal to their Consciences) that every one should not claim a right, to be Judge of the Laws of the Land to preserve their Estates,
than those things which belong to the next World (and for this I appeal to their Consciences) that every one should not claim a right, to be Judge of the Laws of the Land to preserve their Estates,
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but these will suffice, to vindicate the Roman Catholick Practice, in contradiction to the Doctor, who so boldly affirmed, that we had not one rag of Antiquity to cover our Nakedness in this point.
but these will suffice, to vindicate the Roman Catholic Practice, in contradiction to the Doctor, who so boldly affirmed, that we had not one rag of Antiquity to cover our Nakedness in this point.
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the substance of which is an Action, to wit, An Offering to God, of the Body and Blood of his Son, under the form of Bread and Wine, by the Hands of the Priest:
the substance of which is an Actium, to wit, an Offering to God, of the Body and Blood of his Son, under the from of Bred and Wine, by the Hands of the Priest:
That part of the Liturgie, which the Vulgar do frequent, is the Mass, as Morning Prayer; Even-song, Compline, and Litanies, as Evening Prayers. The rest of the Liturgie is said by Church-Men, at Mid-night,
That part of the Liturgy, which the vulgar do frequent, is the Mass, as Morning Prayer; Evensong, Compline, and Litanies, as Evening Prayers. The rest of the Liturgy is said by Church-Men, At Midnight,
and they have it in their Prayer-Books, and being obliged to Church-Service every Sunday and Holy day, they understand it as well as their daily Prayers.
and they have it in their Prayer-Books, and being obliged to Church-Service every Sunday and Holy day, they understand it as well as their daily Prayers.
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There is moreover, daily Preaching and Catechising in the Church, by which there is enough given to the weakest Capacitie, to let him understand, what he ought to believe and do, in order to Salvation. To the Question.
There is moreover, daily Preaching and Catechising in the Church, by which there is enough given to the Weakest Capacity, to let him understand, what he ought to believe and do, in order to Salvation. To the Question.
Nor one in the like Number, knows how much he is obliged to believe. So that when we rightly examine things we shall find ignorance a Protestant Vertue.
Nor one in the like Number, knows how much he is obliged to believe. So that when we rightly examine things we shall find ignorance a Protestant Virtue.
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but let the Tenents of those who read it, be ever so perverse, so they protest against Popery, they are Members of Crist's Church (as the Bishop of Bath and Wells called the French Hugonots in his Pastoral-Letter) and go to Heaven.
but let the Tenants of those who read it, be ever so perverse, so they protest against Popery, they Are Members of Crist's Church (as the Bishop of Bath and Wells called the French Huguenots in his Pastoral-Letter) and go to Heaven.
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Farther, the Doctor cannot shew any Divine precept or decree of any General Council, which contradicts the practice of the Roman Church, in this point;
Farther, the Doctor cannot show any Divine precept or Decree of any General Council, which contradicts the practice of the Roman Church, in this point;
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2 dly. To avoid danger of the nullity of the Sacraments, which would happen if the Priest should not pronounce the Words rightly, of which there is danger,
2 dly. To avoid danger of the nullity of the Sacraments, which would happen if the Priest should not pronounce the Words rightly, of which there is danger,
Lastly, Because it hath been so from the Beginning, as these following Fathers do Witness. St. Cyprian insinuates that in his time, the publick Liturgie was in Latin.
Lastly, Because it hath been so from the Beginning, as these following Father's do Witness. Saint Cyprian insinuates that in his time, the public Liturgy was in Latin.
The other three Reasons which the Doctor says, the Catholicks pretend for themselves, I suppose the Doctor had from the Irish Popish Collier, a Man who had more Devotion than Learning.
The other three Reasons which the Doctor Says, the Catholics pretend for themselves, I suppose the Doctor had from the Irish Popish Collier, a Man who had more Devotion than Learning.
The Liturgie which the Church used in England (the Doctor will not deny) was in Latin, from St. Austin's time, till the Reign of King Henry the Eighth,
The Liturgy which the Church used in England (the Doctor will not deny) was in Latin, from Saint Austin's time, till the Reign of King Henry the Eighth,
But let us consider what were the Works of these Egyptian Slaves (as the Doctor is pleased to call the Roman Catholicks ) whilst they were in Slavery, under their hard Task-Masters.
But let us Consider what were the Works of these Egyptian Slaves (as the Doctor is pleased to call the Roman Catholics) while they were in Slavery, under their hard Task-Masters.
Some abandoning the World, retired into Monasteries, dedicating themselves intirely to God by solemn Vows, passing their whole Life in Prayer, Fasting, Contemplation; Day and Night, praising God.
some abandoning the World, retired into Monasteries, dedicating themselves entirely to God by solemn Vows, passing their Whole Life in Prayer, Fasting, Contemplation; Day and Night, praising God.
if the Church of England had not reformed? And did the better Livers of the English people begin and pursue the reformation of England? Do the reformed live better than the Old Egyptian Slaves? How many Holy Days and Fasting Days have they added to that Egyptian Calendar.
if the Church of England had not reformed? And did the better Livers of the English people begin and pursue the Reformation of England? Do the reformed live better than the Old Egyptian Slaves? How many Holy Days and Fasting Days have they added to that Egyptian Calendar.
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how uncharitable are you to hide this Light under a Bushel ? (and it is so little indeed, that a Bushel may easily hide it.) Why do you not let it shine to the World? Why do you not send your Missioners to unslave and enlighten the World, with the knowledge of your true new Gospel? Why do you not oppose the Romish Missioners, in all Kingdoms of the World? Strange, that all the true Ministers of the Gospel, should be so much wedded to Benefices and Wives, that none should have the Spirit of Paul, The charity of God urgeth me to diffuse the truth of the Gospel, over the Face of the Universe.
how uncharitable Are you to hide this Light under a Bushel? (and it is so little indeed, that a Bushel may Easily hide it.) Why do you not let it shine to the World? Why do you not send your Missioners to unslave and enlighten the World, with the knowledge of your true new Gospel? Why do you not oppose the Romish Missioners, in all Kingdoms of the World? Strange, that all the true Ministers of the Gospel, should be so much wedded to Benefices and Wives, that none should have the Spirit of Paul, The charity of God urges me to diffuse the truth of the Gospel, over the Face of the Universe.
and instructed in the Indies ? When doth the Doctor think that there will be of all Tribes and People, Tongues and Nations of his belief? There must certainly be more Apostolical endeavours used, than have been hitherto.
and instructed in the Indies? When does the Doctor think that there will be of all Tribes and People, Tongues and nations of his belief? There must Certainly be more Apostolical endeavours used, than have been hitherto.
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Liberty to do what ye please, so ye do not please the Pope, Liberty to excuse all Errors, provided ye blame Popery. I find in the Writings of many of the Church of England Men, that they are ready to excuse the Pagans to suppress Popery, to Embrace all Hereticks, to strengthen their party, and prove their universality.
Liberty to do what you please, so you do not please the Pope, Liberty to excuse all Errors, provided you blame Popery. I find in the Writings of many of the Church of England Men, that they Are ready to excuse the Pagans to suppress Popery, to Embrace all Heretics, to strengthen their party, and prove their universality.
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I met the other day, with a little Protestant Champion, (a Three-penny Book) who briskly contended for the Validity of the Orders of the Church of England. He own'd indeed, that they had them by Succession from the Church of Rome ;
I met the other day, with a little Protestant Champion, (a Threepenny Book) who briskly contended for the Validity of the Order of the Church of England. He owned indeed, that they had them by Succession from the Church of Room;
but in my Opinion, if they had not found fallen Priests from the Church of Rome, they would have gone to Monsieur Calvin, both for Articles and Orders,
but in my Opinion, if they had not found fallen Priests from the Church of Rome, they would have gone to Monsieur calvin, both for Articles and Order,
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he had no sooner proved the Protestant Ordination valid, and that by a Succession of Bishops in the Romish Church, till the beginning of the Reformation,
he had no sooner proved the Protestant Ordination valid, and that by a Succession of Bishops in the Romish Church, till the beginning of the Reformation,
and prove their Ordination invalid, and did prove that for many hundred years before the Reformation, they had no valid Ordination; and so annulled his own.
and prove their Ordination invalid, and did prove that for many hundred Years before the Reformation, they had no valid Ordination; and so annulled his own.
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First, in the Title of his Book, Insinuating that the Roman Catholicks are Idolaters, in his Text, That their Clergy are Scribes and Pharisees, Ignorance amongst them is a Virtue.
First, in the Title of his Book, Insinuating that the Roman Catholics Are Idolaters, in his Text, That their Clergy Are Scribes and Pharisees, Ignorance among them is a Virtue.
They make Market of the peoples sins. (The Rector of Colchester will inform the Reader of the practice of the Church of England, if he will give himself the trouble to read his Book) they pay Mony for Mistakes.
They make Market of the peoples Sins. (The Rector of Colchester will inform the Reader of the practice of the Church of England, if he will give himself the trouble to read his Book) they pay Money for Mistakes.
These and many other uncharitable false aspersions, the Doctor in one Sermon, did presume to cast upon the Catholicks, at the very time when his Prince and the Head of his Church, did openly profess that Religion.
These and many other uncharitable false Aspersions, the Doctor in one Sermon, did presume to cast upon the Catholics, At the very time when his Prince and the Head of his Church, did openly profess that Religion.
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That he should take care no Argument might be retorted upon himself, for then he fouls his own Nest. I exhort him to teach his people sound Doctrine, and good Morality;
That he should take care no Argument might be retorted upon himself, for then he fouls his own Nest. I exhort him to teach his people found Doctrine, and good Morality;
De mob. Ericlesiae. In c•mpeud de fidei doctrina. Nasian. lib. 2. Sud Theolog. Serm, de spiritu. sancto. Isid. lib. 2. de summo bono. Berard supra cantica.
De mob. Ericlesiae. In c•mpeud de fidei Doctrina. Nasian. lib. 2. should Theolog. Sermon, de spiritu. sancto. Isidore lib. 2. the Summo Bono. Berard supra cantica.
