THese words are the summing up of all those advices in general terms which St. Paul had more distinctly given before in this and the former Epistle to Timothy.
THese words Are the summing up of all those advices in general terms which Saint Paul had more distinctly given before in this and the former Epistle to Timothy.
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but likewise two Ranks of Clergy-men, distinguish'd by different Ordinations and Powers, as appears amongst several Writings from the Apostolick Canons, which I take the freedom to urge by this Name,
but likewise two Ranks of Clergymen, distinguished by different Ordinations and Powers, as appears among several Writings from the Apostolic Canonas, which I take the freedom to urge by this Name,
But to return to the propounded work, the Advices given to Timothy, which concern all who are plac'd in the Ministry, may be brought under these four heads: 1. To keep out of our Religion whatever is new. 2. To improve in Divine knowledg. 3. To be diligent in all Offices of the received Ministry. 4. To have a Conversation sutable to their Office.
But to return to the propounded work, the Advices given to Timothy, which concern all who Are placed in the Ministry, may be brought under these four Heads: 1. To keep out of our Religion whatever is new. 2. To improve in Divine knowledge. 3. To be diligent in all Offices of the received Ministry. 4. To have a Conversation suitable to their Office.
and from an ambitious desire of drawing Disciples after them, so the old Canon Law defines at once a Heretick and a Schismatick to be such, who for the sake of vain-glory either makes or follows false opinions.
and from an ambitious desire of drawing Disciples After them, so the old Canon Law defines At once a Heretic and a Schismatic to be such, who for the sake of vainglory either makes or follows false opinions.
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because the Roman Church was then more strict and modest, and judg'd it unlawful to receive him into its Communion, who had been excommunicated by his own Father, a Bishop in Pontus, for foul conversation with a woman of that City.
Because the Roman Church was then more strict and modest, and judged it unlawful to receive him into its Communion, who had been excommunicated by his own Father, a Bishop in Pontus, for foul Conversation with a woman of that city.
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Sometimes Divinity-inventions are studied out of covetousness, so Simon thought to buy the gift of Healing, that he might be a good gainer by his practice.
Sometime Divinity-inventions Are studied out of covetousness, so Simon Thought to buy the gift of Healing, that he might be a good gainer by his practice.
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if their opinions had been old enough, that they came rather from this Simon than from St. Peter. If it were not tedious to you to hear what already you fully know, it would be easie to shew a like beginning of all new whims and fashions of deceivers;
if their opinions had been old enough, that they Come rather from this Simon than from Saint Peter. If it were not tedious to you to hear what already you Fully know, it would be easy to show a like beginning of all new whims and fashions of deceivers;
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yet it would be charity mistaken to believe, that this simplicity and ignorance could furnish out a Leader, that sets up his Banner in defiance of the Church;
yet it would be charity mistaken to believe, that this simplicity and ignorance could furnish out a Leader, that sets up his Banner in defiance of the Church;
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so the Arrians, when they were suspected, alledg'd that they were only offended with the word NONLATINALPHABET, fearing lest it favoured Sabellius, who taught that there was but one Person and three Manifestations in the Godhead;
so the Arians, when they were suspected, alleged that they were only offended with the word, fearing lest it favoured Sabellius, who taught that there was but one Person and three Manifestations in the Godhead;
and the Socinians, when they first fram'd into a body like a Church, pretended they did not find fault with the Doctrine concerning Christ and the Holy Ghost,
and the socinians, when they First framed into a body like a Church, pretended they did not find fault with the Doctrine Concerning christ and the Holy Ghost,
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but only with the barbarous School-term Trinity; but for all their simpering, both these enemies of God appear'd afterwards bare-fac'd in their own colours;
but only with the barbarous School-term Trinity; but for all their simpering, both these enemies of God appeared afterwards barefaced in their own colours;
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and what was look'd upon formerly to be believ'd, should be only not publickly opposed; but this project has too many mischiefs surely ever to obtain success;
and what was looked upon formerly to be believed, should be only not publicly opposed; but this project has too many mischiefs surely ever to obtain success;
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And further, seeing our Doctrines are plainly contain'd in our Devotions, it would make these men, who are both for Dissention and Peace, the very worst of Hypocrites.
And further, seeing our Doctrines Are plainly contained in our Devotions, it would make these men, who Are both for Dissension and Peace, the very worst of Hypocrites.
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Having now given you some account of the original and tokens of Innovation, it remains we consider the fairest Pleas on whose credit the man excepts against what is well established;
Having now given you Some account of the original and tokens of Innovation, it remains we Consider the Fairest Pleasant on whose credit the man excepts against what is well established;
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but then it has no right to take the Doctrines asunder, and to make an exact search whether these agree to those apprehensions of things which flow from the alone light of Nature,
but then it has no right to take the Doctrines asunder, and to make an exact search whither these agree to those apprehensions of things which flow from the alone Light of Nature,
All the power of debate, and that is fully enough, which God gives to our reason, antecedent to our belief, is this, to examine the miracles wrought in confirmation of our faith,
All the power of debate, and that is Fully enough, which God gives to our reason, antecedent to our belief, is this, to examine the Miracles wrought in confirmation of our faith,
If he say, that he has as distinct a conception of these, as of any self-evident proposition, we congratulate his early attainments and his being already wrapt up into Heaven;
If he say, that he has as distinct a conception of these, as of any self-evident proposition, we congratulate his early attainments and his being already wrapped up into Heaven;
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because he cannot clearly understand 'em, and that Christian Religion has nothing in it, but what is plain and easie to conceive, it will be expected in the next place he shew,
Because he cannot clearly understand they, and that Christian Religion has nothing in it, but what is plain and easy to conceive, it will be expected in the next place he show,
and to communicate to him his own power to do those mighty works, that men might believe on this score that which mankind believ'd long afore by the light of Nature.
and to communicate to him his own power to do those mighty works, that men might believe on this score that which mankind believed long afore by the Light of Nature.
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Thus, as the argument deriv'd from divine Revelation, and the strange attendants of it, proves that more was requir'd to be believ'd than reason could suggest;
Thus, as the argument derived from divine Revelation, and the strange attendants of it, Proves that more was required to be believed than reason could suggest;
They apply hither those promises of the Old Testament made concerning the latter days, whereas those latter days are by St. Peter understood of the days of the Apostles preaching,
They apply hither those promises of the Old Testament made Concerning the latter days, whereas those latter days Are by Saint Peter understood of the days of the Apostles preaching,
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Having said thus much concerning Innovations, let me further disswade you from them, consider that what is of the greatest standing and continuance is truth it self;
Having said thus much Concerning Innovations, let me further dissuade you from them, Consider that what is of the greatest standing and Continuance is truth it self;
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The Iews are directed in matters of Religion, to consider the years of many Generations: ask thy Fathers and they will tell thee, thy Elders and they will shew thee;
The Iews Are directed in matters of Religion, to Consider the Years of many Generations: ask thy Father's and they will tell thee, thy Elders and they will show thee;
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But instead hereof, one who hath well studied his work, 1 Ep. ch. 2. 15. Study to shew thy self approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
But instead hereof, one who hath well studied his work, 1 Epistle changed. 2. 15. Study to show thy self approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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We should be unwearied in this frequent reading, as it is reported of one who when he had read a Book of Aristotle forty times over, wrote upon it, I will read it again;
We should be unwearied in this frequent reading, as it is reported of one who when he had read a Book of Aristotle forty times over, wrote upon it, I will read it again;
For such is the excellency of every Word of God, and such is the narrowness of our understandings at that end where we receive knowledg, that though our Souls are made capable of much knowledg,
For such is the excellency of every Word of God, and such is the narrowness of our understandings At that end where we receive knowledge, that though our Souls Are made capable of much knowledge,
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What has been said of improving in Scripture-knowledg, concerns all men as well as Ministers, seeing the reasons given in Scripture why it should be search'd, reaches all;
What has been said of improving in Scripture knowledge, concerns all men as well as Ministers, seeing the Reasons given in Scripture why it should be searched, reaches all;
so is the Christian who ruminates upon the Oracles of God day and night, whence in his going by Faith to the Father and the Son, he receives that steadiness of gate which proceeds from parted hoofs, thus far he.
so is the Christian who ruminates upon the Oracles of God day and night, whence in his going by Faith to the Father and the Son, he receives that steadiness of gate which proceeds from parted hoofs, thus Far he.
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But as for those who are separated to the work of the Ministry, more is required than reading Scripture and Divinity in English, the knowledg of Tongues,
But as for those who Are separated to the work of the Ministry, more is required than reading Scripture and Divinity in English, the knowledge of Tongues,
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this must be had from an entire reading of the ancient Records of the Church, that we may not be deceived with false representations under that perswading title;
this must be had from an entire reading of the ancient Records of the Church, that we may not be deceived with false representations under that persuading title;
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Our duty has three main parts, Teaching, Praying, and Watching over the People. These being undoubtedly necessary, we need not enquire which is of the greatest dignity.
Our duty has three main parts, Teaching, Praying, and Watching over the People. These being undoubtedly necessary, we need not inquire which is of the greatest dignity.
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As to Teaching, St. Paul requires one apt to teach, 2 Tim. 2. 24. and that he be instant in preaching the word, 2 Tim. 4. 2. he must instruct with much plainness,
As to Teaching, Saint Paul requires one apt to teach, 2 Tim. 2. 24. and that he be instant in preaching the word, 2 Tim. 4. 2. he must instruct with much plainness,
and as the profession of the same Articles of Faith in the very same express terms, is a mark of Communion among the distinct Assemblies of the Church,
and as the profession of the same Articles of Faith in the very same express terms, is a mark of Communion among the distinct Assemblies of the Church,
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Such were the primitive Prayers Iustin Martyr speaks of, their NONLATINALPHABET, their Common Prayer, and Origen of their NONLATINALPHABET, their appointed Prayers; and we have greater examples, of Iohn the Baptist and of our Saviour, teaching the Disciples to pray in set words.
Such were the primitive Prayers Justin Martyr speaks of, their, their Common Prayer, and Origen of their, their appointed Prayers; and we have greater Examples, of John the Baptist and of our Saviour, teaching the Disciples to pray in Set words.
Which I the rather mention, to remedy the mistake of those who count it Popish, when-as indeed it was done in the purest Ages of Christianity. So much for the place;
Which I the rather mention, to remedy the mistake of those who count it Popish, When-as indeed it was done in the Purest Ages of Christianity. So much for the place;
so in order to his being joined more immediately to a branch of the Catholick Church, the same form of Baptism which this particular one uses, is required.
so in order to his being joined more immediately to a branch of the Catholic Church, the same from of Baptism which this particular one uses, is required.
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The same disswasive is the main design of St. Clemens's Epistles, and of almost all of St. Ignatius, but most largely the empty pleas for separation are confuted by St. Cyprian .
The same dissuasive is the main Design of Saint Clemens's Epistles, and of almost all of Saint Ignatius, but most largely the empty pleasant for separation Are confuted by Saint Cyprian.
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We must likewise warn an indifferent sort of people, that come both to our publick Assemblies and to those set up through a dislike taken causlesly against our Church;
We must likewise warn an indifferent sort of people, that come both to our public Assemblies and to those Set up through a dislike taken causelessly against our Church;
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we never find that the right Christians went to the Assemblies of the Montanists, though Tertullion, who too well knew them, vouches that they were orthodox in Doctrine , only differing in some points of Discipline.
we never find that the right Christians went to the Assemblies of the Montanists, though Tertullion, who too well knew them, vouches that they were orthodox in Doctrine, only differing in Some points of Discipline.
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to this purpose there is an old Canon that by the sixth General Council is reckon'd Apostolick , that he that prays with them in the Conventicles set up against the Church, shall be deprived of the Churches Communion.
to this purpose there is an old Canon that by the sixth General Council is reckoned Apostolic, that he that prays with them in the Conventicles Set up against the Church, shall be deprived of the Churches Communion.
St. Paul requires, that we follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness, 1 Tim. 6. 11. and the like advice, 2 Ep. 2. 22. and to Titus, 2. 7. that in all things he shew himself a pattern of good works;
Saint Paul requires, that we follow After righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness, 1 Tim. 6. 11. and the like Advice, 2 Epistle 2. 22. and to Titus, 2. 7. that in all things he show himself a pattern of good works;
and are like Soldiers, who more chearfully follow their Commander than his bare Commands. A good life makes a Preacher not only better heard, but to understand better;
and Are like Soldiers, who more cheerfully follow their Commander than his bore Commands. A good life makes a Preacher not only better herd, but to understand better;
when our Hearers cannot whisper, why Does he not what he Says? To conclude now with the exhortation of St. Peter applied to our purpose, Let us have our conversation honest amongst men, that when they speak against us as evil doers, they may by our good works, which they shall behold, glorifie God.
when our Hearers cannot whisper, why Does he not what he Says? To conclude now with the exhortation of Saint Peter applied to our purpose, Let us have our Conversation honest among men, that when they speak against us as evil doers, they may by our good works, which they shall behold, Glorify God.
