Hieronikēs, or, The fight, victory, and triumph of S. Paul accommodated to the Right Reverend Father in God Thomas, late L. Bishop of Duresme, in a sermon preached at his funeral, in the parish church of St. Peter at Easton-Manduit in Northampton-shire, on Michaelmas-day, 1659 : together with the life of the said Bishop / by John Barwick ...
The Fight, Victory, and Triumph of the Holy Apostle St. PAƲL. 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
The Fight, Victory, and Triumph of the Holy Apostle Saint PAƲL. 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
and then the first thing I shall observe from my Text, is, that it is a part of an Epistle, sent by the Apostle St. Paul to Timothie an Apostolical person,
and then the First thing I shall observe from my Text, is, that it is a part of an Epistle, sent by the Apostle Saint Paul to Timothy an Apostolical person,
and a man of an Apostolical office, whom he had ordained the first Bishop of Ephesus, written at such a time when his departure was at hand, upon occasion of those corruptions which he foresaw would afterward be brought into the Church, by those that would turn away their ears from the truth, and would be embraced by the people of itching ears, that would not endure sound doctrine, but would heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts ;
and a man of an Apostolical office, whom he had ordained the First Bishop of Ephesus, written At such a time when his departure was At hand, upon occasion of those corruptions which he foresaw would afterwards be brought into the Church, by those that would turn away their ears from the truth, and would be embraced by the people of itching ears, that would not endure found Doctrine, but would heap to themselves Teachers After their own Lustiest;
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and to instruct him what he should do upon this occasion, and to strengthen and incourage him, (by proposing his own example) against whatsoever he should suffer for the performance of his duty in this particular, in preaching the word, and being instant in season, out of season ;
and to instruct him what he should do upon this occasion, and to strengthen and encourage him, (by proposing his own Exampl) against whatsoever he should suffer for the performance of his duty in this particular, in preaching the word, and being instant in season, out of season;
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And let us but look back one eight dayes, and we shall clearly see how well these very words would have become this Reverend person (whose Funeral hath this day occasioned our meeting) to have spoken to every one of us here present, whether Lay or Clergy;
And let us but look back one eight days, and we shall clearly see how well these very words would have become this Reverend person (whose Funeral hath this day occasioned our meeting) to have spoken to every one of us Here present, whither Lay or Clergy;
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and in a very high degree with those that are here foretold by St. Paul ) or such as by their office and calling in the Church are bound to oppose them;
and in a very high degree with those that Are Here foretold by Saint Paul) or such as by their office and calling in the Church Are bound to oppose them;
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if we consider it with those circumstances I have already mentioned? Believe it, the Hearse of a person of his Sacred order and Exemplary piety, will be a powerful preacher to any devout soul, that duly considers it,
if we Consider it with those Circumstances I have already mentioned? Believe it, the Hearse of a person of his Sacred order and Exemplary piety, will be a powerful preacher to any devout soul, that duly considers it,
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But yet that I may give you some assistance for your meditations, and some directions for your practise, let me desire your patience and attention while I consider these words.
But yet that I may give you Some assistance for your meditations, and Some directions for your practice, let me desire your patience and attention while I Consider these words.
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1. These words as they were written by St. Paul, contain in them these two general parts, answerable to the number of the verses wherein they are contained.
1. These words as they were written by Saint Paul, contain in them these two general parts, answerable to the number of the Verses wherein they Are contained.
3. Concerning the payment we may consider, 1. The title we have to it, in the word NONLATINALPHABET, give, or (rather) render 2. The time whence it is payable:
3. Concerning the payment we may Consider, 1. The title we have to it, in the word, give, or (rather) render 2. The time whence it is payable:
and consequently, all the principal words which are in it, if we consider them in the literal sense, must be understood as terms altogether Agonistical.
and consequently, all the principal words which Are in it, if we Consider them in the literal sense, must be understood as terms altogether Agonistical.
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And therefore, as in those Olympick Games, there were several Champions that contended in fighting, or cuffing, or wrestling, or driving of Chariots, in such a place of ground,
And Therefore, as in those Olympic Games, there were several Champions that contended in fighting, or cuffing, or wrestling, or driving of Chariots, in such a place of ground,
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or upon such a stage, for some Honorarie or reward (as a Crown of Olive or Lawrel or the like) before such a person, who sate there to judge of the sport,
or upon such a stage, for Some Honorary or reward (as a Crown of Olive or Laurel or the like) before such a person, who sat there to judge of the sport,
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so here in my Text, (1.) The Agonist or Champion is St. Paul : (2.) the stadium or place where this prize is played, is the world; (3.) the NONLATINALPHABET or Combate, is his labour in the discharge of his Apostolical office, and patience in suffering persecution for righteousness sake:
so Here in my Text, (1.) The Agonist or Champion is Saint Paul: (2.) the stadium or place where this prize is played, is the world; (3.) the or Combat, is his labour in the discharge of his Apostolical office, and patience in suffering persecution for righteousness sake:
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(4.) the victory, is his conquest over the Devil, the world, and the flesh, the hard hearted Jews and idolatrous Gentiles, the obstinate Hereticks and perverse Schismatick, (5.) The NONLATINALPHABET or Reward, is that incorruptible Crown elsewhere mentioned by this Apostle, called here the Crown of righteousness, by St. James and St. John, the Crown of life ;
(4.) the victory, is his conquest over the devil, the world, and the Flesh, the hard hearted jews and idolatrous Gentiles, the obstinate Heretics and perverse Schismatic, (5.) The or Reward, is that incorruptible Crown elsewhere mentioned by this Apostle, called Here the Crown of righteousness, by Saint James and Saint John, the Crown of life;
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This being premised, as it will adde great light to my whole Text, so more particularly to the two first particulars in the former general part of it, the Apostles fighting a good fight, and finishing his course.
This being premised, as it will add great Light to my Whole Text, so more particularly to the two First particulars in the former general part of it, the Apostles fighting a good fight, and finishing his course.
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For the Olympick games consisted chiefly in those foure kindes of sport, formerly intimated, fighting, running, or Chariot-driving, wrestling and cuffing :
For the Olympic games consisted chiefly in those foure Kinds of sport, formerly intimated, fighting, running, or Chariot-driving, wrestling and cuffing:
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and the Apostle plainly alludeth to the two first of them in those two actions, (my text being a perfect parallel to that of 1 Cor. 9.26. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly;
and the Apostle plainly alludeth to the two First of them in those two actions, (my text being a perfect parallel to that of 1 Cor. 9.26. I Therefore so run, not as uncertainly;
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and so it must be with us in our Christian conversation, we must both strive to enter in at the strait gate, and run with patience the race that is set before us.
and so it must be with us in our Christian Conversation, we must both strive to enter in At the strait gate, and run with patience the raze that is Set before us.
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what he did, is but briefly (and yet not entirely) recorded by St. Luke in the Acts of the Apostles, though it takes up that whole History for the most part;
what he did, is but briefly (and yet not entirely) recorded by Saint Lycia in the Acts of the Apostles, though it Takes up that Whole History for the most part;
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and what he suffered can hardly be expressed by his own pen, 2 Cor. 11. though what is there expressed will make another man shrink at the very reading of it.
and what he suffered can hardly be expressed by his own pen, 2 Cor. 11. though what is there expressed will make Another man shrink At the very reading of it.
a little breath of popular applause, and a small wreath of Olive or Lawrel, together with an ambitious desire to be counted strong or active, nimble or valiant, was enough (as they mistook the matter) to denominate their cause good.
a little breath of popular applause, and a small wreathe of Olive or Laurel, together with an ambitious desire to be counted strong or active, nimble or valiant, was enough (as they mistook the matter) to denominate their cause good.
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But as for the other qualification, which maketh NONLATINALPHABET, a fight to be good, which is (as this Apostle termeth it) NONLATINALPHABET, to strive lawfully ;
But as for the other qualification, which makes, a fight to be good, which is (as this Apostle termeth it), to strive lawfully;
And now let us reflect our thoughts upon what I said (1.) concerning the NONLATINALPHABET or combate it self, that it consisted both in doing and suffering ;
And now let us reflect our thoughts upon what I said (1.) Concerning the or combat it self, that it consisted both in doing and suffering;
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and then (2.) adde this to it which I have here observed, that this doing and suffering must not only be in a just cause, but also after a justifiable manner ;
and then (2.) add this to it which I have Here observed, that this doing and suffering must not only be in a just cause, but also After a justifiable manner;
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and then, by laying all these together, you will have the full extent of this first Act, in the former part of my Text, both as it was performed by St. Paul, and transcribed by this Reverend Bishop; I have fought a good fight.
and then, by laying all these together, you will have the full extent of this First Act, in the former part of my Text, both as it was performed by Saint Paul, and transcribed by this Reverend Bishop; I have fought a good fight.
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and therefore I shall now proceed to some particular instances, in which this good fight of the Apostle did consist, wherein he was so well imitated by the Bishop. And to clear my passage to it, I must first speak a word or two of the Agonist or Champion St. Paul; I have fought, &c. 1. Concerning whom, I cannot pass over this one observation, which St. Chrysostome hath suggested to my meditation:
and Therefore I shall now proceed to Some particular instances, in which this good fight of the Apostle did consist, wherein he was so well imitated by the Bishop. And to clear my passage to it, I must First speak a word or two of the Agonist or Champion Saint Paul; I have fought, etc. 1. Concerning whom, I cannot pass over this one observation, which Saint Chrysostom hath suggested to my meditation:
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as thus to triumph before the victory? To brag as if he were putting off his Armour before he had well put it on? To proclaim with his own mouth what he had done,
as thus to triumph before the victory? To brag as if he were putting off his Armour before he had well put it on? To proclaim with his own Mouth what he had done,
To this I answer, that I hope every one that hears me will rest satisfied with that which satisfied St. Chrysostome in this point, who had studied it throughly,
To this I answer, that I hope every one that hears me will rest satisfied with that which satisfied Saint Chrysostom in this point, who had studied it thoroughly,
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because he had been much perplexed about it (NONLATINALPHABET) often times, as himself confesseth; and that is, that these words were not spoken by way of boasting in himself,
Because he had been much perplexed about it () often times, as himself Confesses; and that is, that these words were not spoken by Way of boasting in himself,
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but of consolation to his Disciple Timothy. For when we consider what a heavy charge he had laid upon him to preach the word, &c. together with the reasons of it taken from those corruptions that would in time infect the Church, which would require in him a great measure of labour and watchfulness, and patience in suffering afflictions ;
but of consolation to his Disciple Timothy. For when we Consider what a heavy charge he had laid upon him to preach the word, etc. together with the Reasons of it taken from those corruptions that would in time infect the Church, which would require in him a great measure of labour and watchfulness, and patience in suffering afflictions;
we may well think it was now high time to comfort him with the words of my Text; (and the rather because this heavy burthen would lye more heavily upon him now,
we may well think it was now high time to Comfort him with the words of my Text; (and the rather Because this heavy burden would lie more heavily upon him now,
then ever it had done before, seeing the Apostle himself was then ready to be offered up, and the time of his departure was at hand;) and this he doth by proposing his own example in the work, and his confident hope of the wages: I have fought, &c. Henceforth is laid up, &c. How tender hearted this holy person Timothy was, will appear by his Tears, upon a small absence of St. Paul from him:
then ever it had done before, seeing the Apostle himself was then ready to be offered up, and the time of his departure was At hand;) and this he does by proposing his own Exampl in the work, and his confident hope of the wages: I have fought, etc. Henceforth is laid up, etc. How tender hearted this holy person Timothy was, will appear by his Tears, upon a small absence of Saint Paul from him:
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But the question may still (perhaps) be insisted upon, how St. Paul could propose these words as a ground of comfort to his Disciple Timothy, before he had actually done that work, which is represented by them,
But the question may still (perhaps) be insisted upon, how Saint Paul could propose these words as a ground of Comfort to his Disciple Timothy, before he had actually done that work, which is represented by them,
) Quomodo potuit haec dicere, cui adhuc restabat ipsius passionis, quam sibi jam impendere dixerat, tam magna conflictio, tam molestum & grande certamen ? How could St. Paul say, he had fought a good fight, when in the words immediately before, he saith, that the time of his departure was (but) at hand, which implieth that the greatest brunt of his battel was still to fight,
) Quomodo Potuit haec dicere, cui Adhoc restabat Himself passionis, quam sibi jam impendere Dixerat, tam Magna conflictio, tam Molestum & Grande certamen? How could Saint Paul say, he had fought a good fight, when in the words immediately before, he Says, that the time of his departure was (but) At hand, which Implies that the greatest brunt of his battle was still to fight,
1. That I will not dispute, whether these words are to be understood of St. Pauls first answering for his life before Nero, (which was a thing then past without all dispute) or of his second, which was then to come:
1. That I will not dispute, whither these words Are to be understood of Saint Paul's First answering for his life before Nero, (which was a thing then passed without all dispute) or of his second, which was then to come:
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but seeing he speaks of his departure as a thing then at hand, (and not at 9. or 10. years distance) I shall (for peace-sake) take the latter as granted; and answer,
but seeing he speaks of his departure as a thing then At hand, (and not At 9. or 10. Years distance) I shall (for Peace-sake) take the latter as granted; and answer,
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But then for the ground of this assurance and confidence to make that appear the more clearly, we must (as before) distinguish between the work and the wages ;
But then for the ground of this assurance and confidence to make that appear the more clearly, we must (as before) distinguish between the work and the wages;
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such an opinion as this, if it were once swallowed and applyed to our selves, might make us look so high into Gods unsearchable counsel, as not to see the rubs and precipices in our way to Heaven:
such an opinion as this, if it were once swallowed and applied to our selves, might make us look so high into God's unsearchable counsel, as not to see the rubs and precipices in our Way to Heaven:
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and they will tell us, that this confidence, as it relates to the wages, proceeded ex fiducia bonae conscientiae, from the testimony of a good conscience grounded upon the goodness and sure mercies of God in Christ Jesus ;
and they will tell us, that this confidence, as it relates to the wages, proceeded ex Fiducia bonae conscientiae, from the testimony of a good conscience grounded upon the Goodness and sure Mercies of God in christ jesus;
All this while I have spoken of the ground of his confidence, and not at all of the medium, by which the evidence of what he affirmeth was conveyed to him:
All this while I have spoken of the ground of his confidence, and not At all of the medium, by which the evidence of what he Affirmeth was conveyed to him:
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for whether that was a NONLATINALPHABET (or full assurance) of Faith, or only of Hope, is a question both too ticklish and too large to dispute at this time;
for whither that was a (or full assurance) of Faith, or only of Hope, is a question both too ticklish and too large to dispute At this time;
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Ideo talibus verbis (speaking of the latter verse of my Text) certus securusque gaudebat Paulus, quia de victoria futuri tanti certaminis certum eum securumque jam fecerat, qui eandem passionem jam illi revelaverat;
Ideo Talibus verbis (speaking of the latter verse of my Text) Certus securusque gaudebat Paulus, quia de victoria Future tanti certaminis certum Eum securumque jam fecerat, qui eandem passionem jam illi revelaverat;
non re certissima, sed spe plenissimâ haec dixit, &c. From which words you may observe, 1. That St. Augustine understands the words of my Text as an effect of St. Pauls joy, to comfort his Disciple Timothy, (gaudebat Paulus) and not by way of boasting in himself. 2. He tells us God had revealed St. Pauls sufferings to him, ( passionem jam illi revelaverat ) that is, his work ;
non re certissima, sed See plenissimâ haec dixit, etc. From which words you may observe, 1. That Saint Augustine understands the words of my Text as an Effect of Saint Paul's joy, to Comfort his Disciple Timothy, (gaudebat Paulus) and not by Way of boasting in himself. 2. He tells us God had revealed Saint Paul's sufferings to him, (passionem jam illi revelaverat) that is, his work;
For 3. the confidence he had of that (he tells us) proceeded ex spe firmissima, from a full assurance of Hope. And let this suffice to have spoken of the Agonist or Champion St. Paul.
For 3. the confidence he had of that (he tells us) proceeded ex See firmissima, from a full assurance of Hope. And let this suffice to have spoken of the Agonist or Champion Saint Paul.
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1. As an Apostle, he fought Actively in what he did, and in this particular he is set out unto us as a singular Champion, to be admired in some things, rather then imitated by us.
1. As an Apostle, he fought Actively in what he did, and in this particular he is Set out unto us as a singular Champion, to be admired in Some things, rather then imitated by us.
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nay, rather then want an enemy he would fight with himself, he kept under his body, and brought it into subjection, lest when he had preached to others, himself should be a cast-away.
nay, rather then want an enemy he would fight with himself, he kept under his body, and brought it into subjection, lest when he had preached to Others, himself should be a castaway.
and that again both in respect of his person and office. When he was called to be both a Christian and an Apostle, they were both comprised under this general notion of suffering ;
and that again both in respect of his person and office. When he was called to be both a Christian and an Apostle, they were both comprised under this general notion of suffering;
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and that both as a Christian, and as an Apostle: he laboured night and day with his hands, as a private person, that he might labour in the discharge of his Apostolical office, without being chargeable to any man.
and that both as a Christian, and as an Apostle: he laboured night and day with his hands, as a private person, that he might labour in the discharge of his Apostolical office, without being chargeable to any man.
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1. It was good, in respect of the justice of the cause in which he both laboured and suffered, both as a Christian and as an Apostle. It must needs be a good fight (saith St. Chrysostome ) when we fight NONLATINALPHABET for Christ, whatsoever hardship we endure by it,
1. It was good, in respect of the Justice of the cause in which he both laboured and suffered, both as a Christian and as an Apostle. It must needs be a good fight (Says Saint Chrysostom) when we fight for christ, whatsoever hardship we endure by it,
whether NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET, prisons, or bolts, or death it self. It must needs be a good fight when we fight for the Gospel, against the fiery darts of the Devil, the pomps and vanities of the world,
whither or or, prisons, or bolts, or death it self. It must needs be a good fight when we fight for the Gospel, against the fiery darts of the devil, the pomps and vanities of the world,
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but especially when it is managed by such a person, as this great Apostle, who was set for the defence of the Gospel, and that against all opposites whatsoever, Jews and Gentiles, Hereticks and Schismaticks.
but especially when it is managed by such a person, as this great Apostle, who was Set for the defence of the Gospel, and that against all opposites whatsoever, jews and Gentiles, Heretics and Schismatics.
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Whatsoever he either did or suffered in any place, was undertaken and undergone chiefly and principally for the planting and propagating of the Gospel of Christ, as he was an Apostle ;
Whatsoever he either did or suffered in any place, was undertaken and undergone chiefly and principally for the planting and propagating of the Gospel of christ, as he was an Apostle;
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He gives it as a general rule to all others NONLATINALPHABET, to strive lawfully, to manage their fight according to the rules of war, without which no man ought to be crowned as a conquerour:
He gives it as a general Rule to all Others, to strive lawfully, to manage their fight according to the rules of war, without which no man ought to be crowned as a conqueror:
and whatsoever persecution he suffered, it was not only in a good cause, but with such an excellent mixture of courage and meekness, of patience and comfort, as might very well become a Christian sufferer,
and whatsoever persecution he suffered, it was not only in a good cause, but with such an excellent mixture of courage and meekness, of patience and Comfort, as might very well become a Christian sufferer,
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Whatsoever he did in these conflicts, was by the power of the spirit of God that strengthened him, (and by that power he was able to do all things:) and whatsoever he suffered, it was according to the will of God for whom he suffered it:
Whatsoever he did in these conflicts, was by the power of the Spirit of God that strengthened him, (and by that power he was able to do all things:) and whatsoever he suffered, it was according to the will of God for whom he suffered it:
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And here I take it for granted (though I cannot deny but some are of the contrary opinion) that the Apostle in these words alludeth to another kinde of game, then he did in the last.
And Here I take it for granted (though I cannot deny but Some Are of the contrary opinion) that the Apostle in these words alludeth to Another kind of game, then he did in the last.
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as St. Paul did here both in the fight of faith and course of Christianity. And that again, both as a private Christian, and as an Apostle of Christ :
as Saint Paul did Here both in the fight of faith and course of Christianity. And that again, both as a private Christian, and as an Apostle of christ:
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St. Paul himself will be his own Expositour, as to this particular, in his Epistle to the Galatians, where we finde that both they to whom he wrote (who were private persons ) had run well, and that he himself, who was an Apostle of Christ, had not run in vain. Every servant of God is obliged to run the way of his Commandements,
Saint Paul himself will be his own Expositor, as to this particular, in his Epistle to the Galatians, where we find that both they to whom he wrote (who were private Persons) had run well, and that he himself, who was an Apostle of christ, had not run in vain. Every servant of God is obliged to run the Way of his commandments,
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because his office was concerned in it, as well as his person. And accordingly it is the expression of holy David, that the word of God runneth very swiftly ;
Because his office was concerned in it, as well as his person. And accordingly it is the expression of holy David, that the word of God Runneth very swiftly;
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and both the Prophet Isaiah and this Apostle tell us, that the feet of them that bring the glad tidings of the Gospel of peace are very beautiful. Nay,
and both the Prophet Isaiah and this Apostle tell us, that the feet of them that bring the glad tidings of the Gospel of peace Are very beautiful. Nay,
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so swift are they, and so beautiful, that what the Psalmist speaks of the Heavens, the most beautiful and swift of all Gods visible creatures, is by St. Paul applyed to the Apostles; their sound is gone out into all the earth,
so swift Are they, and so beautiful, that what the Psalmist speaks of the Heavens, the most beautiful and swift of all God's visible creatures, is by Saint Paul applied to the Apostles; their found is gone out into all the earth,
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and when we consider how much the light of the Gospel is to be preferred before the light of the Sun, and in how short a time this holy Apostle had communicated it to all the world, from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum, we shall finde more of admiration in the work,
and when we Consider how much the Light of the Gospel is to be preferred before the Light of the Sun, and in how short a time this holy Apostle had communicated it to all the world, from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum, we shall find more of admiration in the work,
3. And now I have done with those two acts, which had immediate and particular relation to the Olympick games, St. Pauls fighting and his running. The third and last which now follows, doth not (as I told you) import any thing peculiar in it self,
3. And now I have done with those two acts, which had immediate and particular Relation to the Olympic games, Saint Paul's fighting and his running. The third and last which now follows, does not (as I told you) import any thing peculiar in it self,
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as it signifieth the Christian faith, or sound doctrine, which this blessed Apostle kept inviolable, though Demas and others had forsaken him in the defence of it;
as it signifies the Christian faith, or found Doctrine, which this blessed Apostle kept inviolable, though Demas and Others had forsaken him in the defence of it;
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and some would not so much as endure to hear of it. But yet others (and better interpreters) will not allow this to be the immediate signification of the word.
and Some would not so much as endure to hear of it. But yet Others (and better Interpreters) will not allow this to be the immediate signification of the word.
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For (in my apprehension) it is very strange, that this word should be taken in the ordinary literal sense, when all the rest of the context, both before and after it, must of necessity be interpreted by an Allegory. It is true indeed, that if by the word [ Faith ] we understand fidelity, (as sometimes it signifieth in holy Scripture) it will be very pertinent to this place,
For (in my apprehension) it is very strange, that this word should be taken in the ordinary literal sense, when all the rest of the context, both before and After it, must of necessity be interpreted by an Allegory. It is true indeed, that if by the word [ Faith ] we understand Fidis, (as sometime it signifies in holy Scripture) it will be very pertinent to this place,
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It was not any of these, nor all these, nor any other thing whatsoever, no not the fear of death it self, that could stop him in his course, or divert him from his fight, while his life continued.
It was not any of these, nor all these, nor any other thing whatsoever, no not the Fear of death it self, that could stop him in his course, or divert him from his fight, while his life continued.
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Henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness, &c. 2. And this would bring me to the second general part of my Text, but only that there still remaineth a second and more peculiar part of my task upon this first.
Henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness, etc. 2. And this would bring me to the second general part of my Text, but only that there still remains a second and more peculiar part of my task upon this First.
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considering of how long continuance his life hath been (an hundred years wanting five) and how much of that time he hath imployed in the eminent and weighty office of a Bishop almost 44. years, (in which respects I think he hath not left his equal behinde him in Europe ) but especially considering that there is hardly a day in those years,
considering of how long Continuance his life hath been (an hundred Years wanting five) and how much of that time he hath employed in the eminent and weighty office of a Bishop almost 44. Years, (in which respects I think he hath not left his equal behind him in Europe) but especially considering that there is hardly a day in those Years,
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And therefore seeing I must of necessity omit much that might be said in this case according to custome, I shall confine my discourse to that which cannot be omitted without violating my Text,
And Therefore seeing I must of necessity omit much that might be said in this case according to custom, I shall confine my discourse to that which cannot be omitted without violating my Text,
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And here in the first place (if I would allow my self that liberty of wandring from my Text, which too many others assume in the contrary cause) I could bring my first parallel from their offices in the Church, the one an Apostle, the other a Bishop, and shew you (even from St. Hierome himself, whose authority is so much urged against Bishops ) how little difference there is between them;
And Here in the First place (if I would allow my self that liberty of wandering from my Text, which too many Others assume in the contrary cause) I could bring my First parallel from their Offices in the Church, the one an Apostle, the other a Bishop, and show you (even from Saint Jerome himself, whose Authority is so much urged against Bishops) how little difference there is between them;
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For it is their actions and sufferings, their fight and their course, and not their place or their office which my Text leads me to, to make up the parallel;
For it is their actions and sufferings, their fight and their course, and not their place or their office which my Text leads me to, to make up the parallel;
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and how Christianly it was managed, without running either to the God of Ekron, or to the Witch of Endor, without worshipping the golden image, or vailing the bonnet to Baal Berith, without committing murder in the fear of God,
and how Christianly it was managed, without running either to the God of Ekron, or to the Witch of Endor, without worshipping the golden image, or vailing the bonnet to Baal Berith, without committing murder in the Fear of God,
And then in the second place, my intention was to have extended the parallel, to his imitation of the Apostle in the whole course of his life, in running with him the same race that was set before them both:
And then in the second place, my intention was to have extended the parallel, to his imitation of the Apostle in the Whole course of his life, in running with him the same raze that was Set before them both:
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and then last of all, to have shewed you how well he kept the faith till his last gasp, both in his fighting and running. And I hope I shall say something to all these particulars,
and then last of all, to have showed you how well he kept the faith till his last gasp, both in his fighting and running. And I hope I shall say something to all these particulars,
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and all of them compleatly armed, the world with power, the flesh with treachery, and the Devil with subtilty. Yet such hath been the power of Gods grace in this great Champion, that he hath got a clear conquest over them all,
and all of them completely armed, the world with power, the Flesh with treachery, and the devil with subtlety. Yet such hath been the power of God's grace in this great Champion, that he hath god a clear conquest over them all,
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2. But these enemies being common to others with him, (though seldome subdued by any so well as by him) I shall rather divert my discourse to the other branch which I proposed,
2. But these enemies being Common to Others with him, (though seldom subdued by any so well as by him) I shall rather divert my discourse to the other branch which I proposed,
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and when that began to decay, God was still graciously pleased to assist him with a plentiful measure of his grace, to suffer patiently for righteousness sake.
and when that began to decay, God was still graciously pleased to assist him with a plentiful measure of his grace, to suffer patiently for righteousness sake.
They might have foreseen at first whither it naturally tended, and cannot but now see what it hath undoubtedly brought upon themselves, as well as others;
They might have foreseen At First whither it naturally tended, and cannot but now see what it hath undoubtedly brought upon themselves, as well as Others;
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since the quarrel was improved against all the other offices of Ministery in the Church, which at first was commenced only against the Bishops. Nay, the very Church it self (if we look upon her as a branch of the Holy Catholick Church of Christ, which we profess in our Creed ) is now at last assaulted by those that will allow of no Churches,
since the quarrel was improved against all the other Offices of Ministry in the Church, which At First was commenced only against the Bishops. Nay, the very Church it self (if we look upon her as a branch of the Holy Catholic Church of christ, which we profess in our Creed) is now At last assaulted by those that will allow of no Churches,
I pray God I may be a false prophet in this thing, when I tell you my fears, that the end of it (if not timely prevented) is like enough to be confusion and Atheism, which begin already to flow in upon us, or rather to overwhelm us.
I pray God I may be a false Prophet in this thing, when I tell you my fears, that the end of it (if not timely prevented) is like enough to be confusion and Atheism, which begin already to flow in upon us, or rather to overwhelm us.
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Witness those many learned Volumes he hath written against all the adversaries of this poor afflicted Church of ours, of what party soever, especially those in the Roman Communion.
Witness those many learned Volumes he hath written against all the Adversaries of this poor afflicted Church of ours, of what party soever, especially those in the Roman Communion.
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For first his custome was to disarm the enemy (where possibly it might be done) and turn their own cannon upon them, by making use of their own confessions against themselves:
For First his custom was to disarm the enemy (where possibly it might be done) and turn their own cannon upon them, by making use of their own confessions against themselves:
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and secondly, the word fighting was in a manner peculiar to him above all other polemical divines that I have seen, in that his arguments which he bringeth to establish his own cause, are most commonly concluded with a challenge to his Adversaries.
and secondly, the word fighting was in a manner peculiar to him above all other polemical Divines that I have seen, in that his Arguments which he brings to establish his own cause, Are most commonly concluded with a challenge to his Adversaries.
While he was thus engaged against a puissant enemy in the front, a peevish enemy from an ambuscado charged him and the rest of his Reverend Brethren and fellow Champions in the Rear. I cannot but say he foresaw him,
While he was thus engaged against a puissant enemy in the front, a peevish enemy from an ambuscado charged him and the rest of his Reverend Brothers and fellow Champions in the Rear. I cannot but say he foresaw him,
but yet I cannot deny, but if all of us had buckled our selves more vigorously against him before the Cockatrice egge brake out into such a dangerous serpent, the other Adversary had never got half the advantage against us which now he hath, by making use of these as his Auxiliaries and Instruments.
but yet I cannot deny, but if all of us had buckled our selves more vigorously against him before the Cockatrice egg brake out into such a dangerous serpent, the other Adversary had never god half the advantage against us which now he hath, by making use of these as his Auxiliaries and Instruments.
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For whatsoever they may outwardly pretend, they cannot better be resembled to any thing then Samsons Foxes, tyed by the tails, with fire-brands between them ;
For whatsoever they may outwardly pretend, they cannot better be resembled to any thing then Samsons Foxes, tied by the tails, with firebrands between them;
and the other with no less, since that time, in St. Pauls Church in London : (on 1 Cor. 11.16.) In the former whereof he teacheth the duty of subjects towards their undoubted Soveraign ;
and the other with no less, since that time, in Saint Paul's Church in London: (on 1 Cor. 11.16.) In the former whereof he Teaches the duty of subject's towards their undoubted Sovereign;
for when the Pulpit was shut against him, he put on a stronger resolution to supply that in private with his Pen, which he was not suffered to perform in publick with his tongue. And to this we owe that little Treatise of his (though printed without his name) intituled Confessions and Proofs, &c. which he compiled from the suffrages of the most learned Protestants of forraign Reformed Churches, in defence of the sacred order of Bishops, and which he hath since enlarged,
for when the Pulpit was shut against him, he put on a Stronger resolution to supply that in private with his Pen, which he was not suffered to perform in public with his tongue. And to this we owe that little Treatise of his (though printed without his name) entitled Confessions and Proofs, etc. which he compiled from the suffrages of the most learned Protestants of foreign Reformed Churches, in defence of the sacred order of Bishops, and which he hath since enlarged,
All that I shall need to adde is, that while he was engaged in these conflicts, he was again alarm'd by a nameless Romish Adversary, with a mask of J. S. before his face,
All that I shall need to add is, that while he was engaged in these conflicts, he was again alarmed by a nameless Romish Adversary, with a mask of J. S. before his face,
In these quarrels was he engaged, and charged thus by several adversaries both in the front and rear, for very many years after his age had exceeded holy Davids span ;
In these quarrels was he engaged, and charged thus by several Adversaries both in the front and rear, for very many Years After his age had exceeded holy Davids span;
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insomuch as (excepting one litle Treatise of Gods providence in his Meditations upon the vision of Ezekiels wheeles) we may say he dyed in the field, though he was not vanquished. Mori potuit, succumbere non potuit.
insomuch as (excepting one little Treatise of God's providence in his Meditations upon the vision of Ezekiels wheels) we may say he died in the field, though he was not vanquished. Mori Potuit, succumbere non Potuit.
That saying of Vespasian [ oportet imperatorem stantem mori ] may very properly be accommodated to this our Champion, who fought a good fight and kept the faith till he had finished his course here upon Earth.
That saying of Vespasian [ oportet Imperatorem stantem Mori ] may very properly be accommodated to this our Champion, who fought a good fight and kept the faith till he had finished his course Here upon Earth.
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but much more to make up a good Bishop. And this appeared in him very conspicuously through the whole course of his life, and will bring in the second Act of St. Paul mentioned here in my Text.
but much more to make up a good Bishop. And this appeared in him very conspicuously through the Whole course of his life, and will bring in the second Act of Saint Paul mentioned Here in my Text.
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It might perhaps be some satisfaction to your curiosity, but little advantage to your edification, to tell you either the place of his birth, or of his education, or of his several offices and dignities in the Church:
It might perhaps be Some satisfaction to your curiosity, but little advantage to your edification, to tell you either the place of his birth, or of his education, or of his several Offices and dignities in the Church:
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but to tell you how much he adorned the place of his birth, and how much he profited under those from whom he had his education, and how well he discharged himself in those several places and offices he sustained in the Church, this may and will be much more useful to us.
but to tell you how much he adorned the place of his birth, and how much he profited under those from whom he had his education, and how well he discharged himself in those several places and Offices he sustained in the Church, this may and will be much more useful to us.
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For the good discharge of his offices in the Church declareth how much he profited by his good education, and both of these together will make a new addition of honour to the place of his Birth, (the City of YORK ) though that hath been very famous for many generations.
For the good discharge of his Offices in the Church Declareth how much he profited by his good education, and both of these together will make a new addition of honour to the place of his Birth, (the city of YORK) though that hath been very famous for many generations.
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but of his singular piety and exquisite carriage in matters of Morality, which he expressed in a grave, virtuous and Christian conversation, attended with much sweetness and affability all his life long.
but of his singular piety and exquisite carriage in matters of Morality, which he expressed in a grave, virtuous and Christian Conversation, attended with much sweetness and affability all his life long.
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And in this he was so eminent, that none of his greatest Adversaries (and many great ones he hath had) could ever affix any reproach upon him for any defect in this particular;
And in this he was so eminent, that none of his greatest Adversaries (and many great ones he hath had) could ever affix any reproach upon him for any defect in this particular;
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For if we reduce them to their true original, it will prove to be, that he was so clear and upright in his own conscience as to think every man truly conscientious that pretended to be so:
For if we reduce them to their true original, it will prove to be, that he was so clear and upright in his own conscience as to think every man truly conscientious that pretended to be so:
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whom this great Apostle instructeth to live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world: 1. Soberly, in respect of himself : 2. Righteously, towards all men;
whom this great Apostle Instructeth to live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world: 1. Soberly, in respect of himself: 2. Righteously, towards all men;
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In all these he was so far from the least degree of curiositie, even then when he seemed to represent the person of Moses, as well as Aaron, when his Ecclesiasticall office was attended with a kind of Temporal principality;
In all these he was so Far from the least degree of curiosity, even then when he seemed to represent the person of Moses, as well as Aaron, when his Ecclesiastical office was attended with a kind of Temporal principality;
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that he never troubled his thoughts either with what he should eat, or drink, or wherewith he should be clothed, nor knew what it would be, till such time as his servants had provided it for him:
that he never troubled his thoughts either with what he should eat, or drink, or wherewith he should be clothed, nor knew what it would be, till such time as his Servants had provided it for him:
how long may we say did he live that numbred so many years, and mispent so little time as he did? He was often up at his devotion and study before four a clock,
how long may we say did he live that numbered so many Years, and Mis-spent so little time as he did? He was often up At his devotion and study before four a clock,
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when his extraordinary power in Temporal as well as Ecclesiastical affairs within the County palatine of DURESME, might have afforded him very many opportunities to be partial to some, and oppress others.
when his extraordinary power in Temporal as well as Ecclesiastical affairs within the County palatine of DURESME, might have afforded him very many opportunities to be partial to Some, and oppress Others.
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Whose Oxe have I taken? Or whose Asse have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Or of whose hand have I received a bribe to blinde mine eyes therewith ?
Whose Ox have I taken? Or whose Ass have I taken? Or whom have I defrauded? Whom have I oppressed? Or of whose hand have I received a bribe to blind mine eyes therewith?
And then again for his liberalitie (which implieth his righteous dealing à fortiore, and will make it as clear as the light, without all dispute) it was so great,
And then again for his liberality (which Implies his righteous dealing à Fortiori, and will make it as clear as the Light, without all dispute) it was so great,
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he would often denie himself some part of that pittance of time which should have been for his sleep, to rise up out of his bed and spend in Prayer, as I have heard from those that attended him in his Chamber.
he would often deny himself Some part of that pittance of time which should have been for his sleep, to rise up out of his Bed and spend in Prayer, as I have herd from those that attended him in his Chamber.
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And as for his Alms-giving while he was suffered to enjoy his Estate he had his Beads-men in Livery at a constant Table, beside what he gave away at his Gate, and upon other occasions.
And as for his Almsgiving while he was suffered to enjoy his Estate he had his Beadsmen in Livery At a constant Table, beside what he gave away At his Gate, and upon other occasions.
Nay, so constant was he in this duty, even then when he had hardly so much left as to afford bread for his own mouth, that he had alwayes a certain number of poor impotent persons in constant pension, that came weekly to him for a plentiful allowance when he was not able himself to goe among them to give it:
Nay, so constant was he in this duty, even then when he had hardly so much left as to afford bred for his own Mouth, that he had always a certain number of poor impotent Persons in constant pension, that Come weekly to him for a plentiful allowance when he was not able himself to go among them to give it:
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And then for his severity to himself, by way of outward Mortification, it was so great (though much concealed) as few of his Adversaries (even those that pretend to make it their work) will be found to go beyond him.
And then for his severity to himself, by Way of outward Mortification, it was so great (though much concealed) as few of his Adversaries (even those that pretend to make it their work) will be found to go beyond him.
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It will hardly finde a parellel in this nice and delicate age wherein we live, that a person who had lived so many years in such great plenty and honour as he did, should lie upon his straw-bed, even then when he was above fourscore years of age;
It will hardly find a parallel in this Nicaenae and delicate age wherein we live, that a person who had lived so many Years in such great plenty and honour as he did, should lie upon his straw-bed, even then when he was above fourscore Years of age;
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and by his own example, NONLATINALPHABET, to keep under his body, and bring it into subjection, lest when he had preached to others, himself should become a reprobate.
and by his own Exampl,, to keep under his body, and bring it into subjection, lest when he had preached to Others, himself should become a Reprobate.
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So that hence you may clearly see how true a Disciple of this great Apostle this Reverend person hath been in all his actions, both as a Christian and as a Bishop.
So that hence you may clearly see how true a Disciple of this great Apostle this Reverend person hath been in all his actions, both as a Christian and as a Bishop.
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and therefore I must forbear to speak of his Christian sufferings, that I may the better conceal the unchristian doings of them that brought those sufferings upon him.
and Therefore I must forbear to speak of his Christian sufferings, that I may the better conceal the unchristian doings of them that brought those sufferings upon him.
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All that I shall say in this particular is this, (wherein I cannot wrong his Reverend brethren so much as single him altogether from them) that when the Accuser of the Brethren had got a permission to vent his whole malice in Calumniating the Bishops of this poor afflicted Church, he could not lay any personal fault to the charge of any one of them:
All that I shall say in this particular is this, (wherein I cannot wrong his Reverend brothers so much as single him altogether from them) that when the Accuser of the Brothers had god a permission to vent his Whole malice in Calumniating the Bishops of this poor afflicted Church, he could not lay any personal fault to the charge of any one of them:
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all that he could object against them, was either their office as Bishops, or that wherewith he deluded the giddy multitude to think was a failing in the exercise of that office,
all that he could Object against them, was either their office as Bishops, or that wherewith he deluded the giddy multitude to think was a failing in the exercise of that office,
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though now it is evident to most men that will be content to lay aside their groundless jealousies, that it was a timely foresight of that mischief (and a providential care to suppress it) which we now see when it is too late hath almost utterly ruined this once flourishing Church.
though now it is evident to most men that will be content to lay aside their groundless jealousies, that it was a timely foresight of that mischief (and a providential care to suppress it) which we now see when it is too late hath almost utterly ruined this once flourishing Church.
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but only that he was a Bishop. And whatsoever he suffered upon that account (he well knew) was not for evil doing, but for conscience towards God, and consequently for righteousness sake ;
but only that he was a Bishop. And whatsoever he suffered upon that account (he well knew) was not for evil doing, but for conscience towards God, and consequently for righteousness sake;
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which made him with St. Paul, rejoyce in his sufferings, even then when he suffered the loss of his estate and liberty, and which he valued much more, the loss of the free exercise of his function in the Church;
which made him with Saint Paul, rejoice in his sufferings, even then when he suffered the loss of his estate and liberty, and which he valued much more, the loss of the free exercise of his function in the Church;
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and for that he escaped very narrowly too, in one of those — I know not what to call them, which (contrary to common sense) were voted no Tumults. But the best was he valued it not in so good a cause as this was;
and for that he escaped very narrowly too, in one of those — I know not what to call them, which (contrary to Common sense) were voted no Tumults. But the best was he valued it not in so good a cause as this was;
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for he was wont alwayes to sweeten all his sufferings to himself with blessing God, that no man could take from him either his Mortality or Immortality.
for he was wont always to sweeten all his sufferings to himself with blessing God, that no man could take from him either his Mortality or Immortality.
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3. And let this suffice (though much more would be requisite) to have spoken both of his fight and of his course, whereof the one is now fought and the other finished ;
3. And let this suffice (though much more would be requisite) to have spoken both of his fight and of his course, whereof the one is now fought and the other finished;
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and yet (blessed be God for it) he hath kept the Faith in both, which was the third and crowning act in St. Paul, wherein he was so carefully imitated by this Reverend Prelate, who was faithful to God both in his duty as a Christian, and in his office as a Bishop till the very last gasp;
and yet (blessed be God for it) he hath kept the Faith in both, which was the third and crowning act in Saint Paul, wherein he was so carefully imitated by this Reverend Prelate, who was faithful to God both in his duty as a Christian, and in his office as a Bishop till the very last gasp;
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and wherein he was so exceeding careful, when he durst not trust either his eyes or his memory, that he gave the words of benediction, as they were read unto him by some of those that assisted him in those solemn offices.
and wherein he was so exceeding careful, when he durst not trust either his eyes or his memory, that he gave the words of benediction, as they were read unto him by Some of those that assisted him in those solemn Offices.
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2. Witness also his great care and earnest prayers (of which likewise there be several witnesses here present) that the sacred order and succession of Bishops might never fail in this poor afflicted and distressed Church.
2. Witness also his great care and earnest Prayers (of which likewise there be several Witnesses Here present) that the sacred order and succession of Bishops might never fail in this poor afflicted and distressed Church.
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3. Witness likewise his very great and high esteem of the sacred Liturgy of the Church of England, which I may justly say attended him to his very grave,
3. Witness likewise his very great and high esteem of the sacred Liturgy of the Church of England, which I may justly say attended him to his very grave,
For I had an express and particular command from him, not to omit, nor so much as transpose, (as he had observed too frequently to be done by others) the reading of the Lesson (taken out of 1 Cor. 15.) which the Church hath prescribed to be read at the Grave: and which being read there,
For I had an express and particular command from him, not to omit, nor so much as transpose, (as he had observed too frequently to be done by Others) the reading of the lesson (taken out of 1 Cor. 15.) which the Church hath prescribed to be read At the Grave: and which being read there,
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while the mouth of the grave is open upon those that hear it, and while such a spectacle of mortality is before their eyes, (he said) could not but have a greater influence upon their souls,
while the Mouth of the grave is open upon those that hear it, and while such a spectacle of mortality is before their eyes, (he said) could not but have a greater influence upon their Souls,
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5. Witness (lastly) that great consolation and devotion which he had and used, in partaking the comforts of the Church to prepare him for his long journey.
5. Witness (lastly) that great consolation and devotion which he had and used, in partaking the comforts of the Church to prepare him for his long journey.
as to the Profession of his Faith, the stirring up of his hope, and the exercise (1.) of his charity in forgiving all that ever had done him any wrong; (2.) of his humility in desiring all men to forgive him,
as to the Profession of his Faith, the stirring up of his hope, and the exercise (1.) of his charity in forgiving all that ever had done him any wrong; (2.) of his humility in desiring all men to forgive him,
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as not to neglect that great benefit and comfort, which every truly pious and humble soul doth reap from the Keyes of the Church, in the Ministery of absolution duly performed, which he both desired and received.
as not to neglect that great benefit and Comfort, which every truly pious and humble soul does reap from the Keys of the Church, in the Ministry of absolution duly performed, which he both desired and received.
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And when he had been partaker of these comforts himself, he made all those that assisted him in them, partakers of his Blessing upon them, and prayers for them.
And when he had been partaker of these comforts himself, he made all those that assisted him in them, partakers of his Blessing upon them, and Prayers for them.
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It is an infallible sign the soil is good, when the seed that is sown doth not only forthwith spring up, as that did which fell upon stony places, but also bringeth forth fruit with patience in an honest and good heart, as that did which fell upon the good ground, and as the case was here.
It is an infallible Signen the soil is good, when the seed that is sown does not only forthwith spring up, as that did which fell upon stony places, but also brings forth fruit with patience in an honest and good heart, as that did which fell upon the good ground, and as the case was Here.
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For he did not only receive the seed with joy for the present, but retained it with much comfort in the time of his greatest temptation, even to the very last gasp which was two dayes after.
For he did not only receive the seed with joy for the present, but retained it with much Comfort in the time of his greatest temptation, even to the very last gasp which was two days After.
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I have been thus particular for their sakes, who had not the happiness to be then with him, that they may learn, by so good an example, what it is to have a soul within them, and a God above them :
I have been thus particular for their sakes, who had not the happiness to be then with him, that they may Learn, by so good an Exampl, what it is to have a soul within them, and a God above them:
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and with what care and courage they ought both to fight and to run, and with what constancy to continue in both, till they also obtain that Crown of righteousness, which henceforth is laid up for him in the Kingdome of Heaven.
and with what care and courage they ought both to fight and to run, and with what constancy to continue in both, till they also obtain that Crown of righteousness, which henceforth is laid up for him in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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3. And that we may all of us be followers of him in these duties as he was of St. Paul, and both of Christ, I beseech you suffer one word of Exhortation, by way of Application to our selves, (which was the third and last way wherein I proposed to handle my Text) and then I shall dismiss you.
3. And that we may all of us be followers of him in these duties as he was of Saint Paul, and both of christ, I beseech you suffer one word of Exhortation, by Way of Application to our selves, (which was the third and last Way wherein I proposed to handle my Text) and then I shall dismiss you.
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and again (2.) if it was so strong a motive wherewith to forewarn the people to walk warily in those approaching evil times, wherein men will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears :
and again (2.) if it was so strong a motive wherewith to forewarn the people to walk warily in those approaching evil times, wherein men will not endure found Doctrine, but After their own Lustiest heap to themselves Teachers, having itching ears:
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Then surely it cannot but have some influence upon every one of us, (whether Lay or Clergie ) that hath any care or sense of his soul and eternal salvation,
Then surely it cannot but have Some influence upon every one of us, (whither Lay or Clergy) that hath any care or sense of his soul and Eternal salvation,
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And first for you (my Reverend Brethren of the Clergie, ) let me desire you to mark well the force of the Apostles argument to his Desciple Timothy: I am ready to be offered,
And First for you (my Reverend Brothers of the Clergy,) let me desire you to mark well the force of the Apostles argument to his Disciple Timothy: I am ready to be offered,
and therefore do thou watch in all things, &c. which is as if he should have said, the duty which hitherto hath been required from us both, will hereafter lye wholly upon thee alone to perform;
and Therefore do thou watch in all things, etc. which is as if he should have said, the duty which hitherto hath been required from us both, will hereafter lie wholly upon thee alone to perform;
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and then without all doubt it will pinch us to the quick, when we consider how great a blow it was to a tottering Church, to have so great a pillar removed from it,
and then without all doubt it will pinch us to the quick, when we Consider how great a blow it was to a tottering Church, to have so great a pillar removed from it,
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Certainly now is the time, and this the occasion (if ever) when we must watch in all things, and pray unto Almighty God for his grace to enable us to fulfil our Ministerie, and his strength to fit us for enduring afflictions. And more particularly to lift up our prayers for the remnant that is left.
Certainly now is the time, and this the occasion (if ever) when we must watch in all things, and pray unto Almighty God for his grace to enable us to fulfil our Ministry, and his strength to fit us for enduring afflictions. And more particularly to lift up our Prayers for the remnant that is left.
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And to be instant with God, that he would call to remembrance his tender mercies, and still continue to this poor afflicted Church his loving kindness which hath been ever of old :
And to be instant with God, that he would call to remembrance his tender Mercies, and still continue to this poor afflicted Church his loving kindness which hath been ever of old:
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and that his Priests may be clothed with righteousness, and his Saints sing with joyfulness. And I hope there is none here present either so negligent of his own Soul,
and that his Priests may be clothed with righteousness, and his Saints sing with joyfulness. And I hope there is none Here present either so negligent of his own Soul,
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I am ready to be offered my self, and yet the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, &c. And therefore as it is necessary I should give thee a solemn charge, before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to preach the word, and to be instant in season, and out of season ;
I am ready to be offered my self, and yet the time will come when they will not endure found Doctrine, etc. And Therefore as it is necessary I should give thee a solemn charge, before God and the Lord jesus christ, to preach the word, and to be instant in season, and out of season;
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if thou doest tell them I left it in charge with thee at this very instant when the time of my departure is at hand, seeing the words of a dying man are so strong and powerful.
if thou dost tell them I left it in charge with thee At this very instant when the time of my departure is At hand, seeing the words of a dying man Are so strong and powerful.
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And if we look upon the Apostles argument under this consideration, I have still one parallel behind between him and this Reverend Bishop, which is fetcht not only from the words of a Dying man, but even of a dead man :
And if we look upon the Apostles argument under this consideration, I have still one parallel behind between him and this Reverend Bishop, which is fetched not only from the words of a Dying man, but even of a dead man:
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I cannot but hope that what I have yet to say in the person of this dead Prelate, will have so much influence upon you all (especially of the Laity ) as not to return without some fruit.
I cannot but hope that what I have yet to say in the person of this dead Prelate, will have so much influence upon you all (especially of the Laity) as not to return without Some fruit.
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For when St. Gregory preached his Forty Sermons upon the Gospels, he penned them all, but read no more of them himself then eighteen, by reason of some bodily infirmities :
For when Saint Gregory preached his Forty Sermons upon the Gospels, he penned them all, but read no more of them himself then eighteen, by reason of Some bodily infirmities:
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It is indeed the most solemn and elaborate Sermon he ever made, being a profession or Declaration of his Faith, with some wholsome instructions and directions to all good Christians within the Church of England, though it be more particularly directed to those within his own Diocess.
It is indeed the most solemn and elaborate Sermon he ever made, being a profession or Declaration of his Faith, with Some wholesome instructions and directions to all good Christians within the Church of England, though it be more particularly directed to those within his own Diocese.
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By the time you have heard it, you will finde it to be a rich supply for many things, which otherwise I could not have omitted to speak concerning him.
By the time you have herd it, you will find it to be a rich supply for many things, which otherwise I could not have omitted to speak Concerning him.
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as to the form and manner of it, and when it was fitted exactly according to his own thoughts and desire, he solemnly published, signed and sealed it, in the presence of five witnesses,
as to the from and manner of it, and when it was fitted exactly according to his own thoughts and desire, he solemnly published, signed and sealed it, in the presence of five Witnesses,
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and afterward, when the shrinking of his small estate compelled him to alter his will to what it is now at his death, he declared this to be a part of it, (which before was only a Codicil, ) in the presence of other witnesses :
and afterwards, when the shrinking of his small estate compelled him to altar his will to what it is now At his death, he declared this to be a part of it, (which before was only a Codicil,) in the presence of other Witnesses:
1. IN the first ages of the Church, it was a very excellent custome, that whensoever any was Consecrated Bishop of any Patriarchal or chief see, he should by an Encyclical Epistle give an account of his Faith to his Brethren of the same order and dignity,
1. IN the First ages of the Church, it was a very excellent custom, that whensoever any was Consecrated Bishop of any Patriarchal or chief see, he should by an Encyclical Epistle give an account of his Faith to his Brothers of the same order and dignity,
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And this (by the way) was an homage as well payed as received by the Bishops of Rome in those times, which is a sufficient evidence of a Coordination, but could never have consisted with their now challenged Monarchy in the Church.
And this (by the Way) was an homage as well paid as received by the Bishops of Room in those times, which is a sufficient evidence of a Coordination, but could never have consisted with their now challenged Monarchy in the Church.
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2. And though the reason be different, the design is no less necessary in this last and worst age of the Church for all Bishops whomsoever to leave some Testimony of their Faith to the world,
2. And though the reason be different, the Design is no less necessary in this last and worst age of the Church for all Bishops whomsoever to leave Some Testimony of their Faith to the world,
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that so neither their Names may be traduced after their death, nor any weak Brother misled, by fathering any false opinions upon them, whereof they were no way guilty.
that so neither their Names may be traduced After their death, nor any weak Brother misled, by fathering any false opinions upon them, whereof they were no Way guilty.
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4. For though I have sufficiently declared my self to the world, both by my life and labours, to be a true Orthodox and sincere Christian and Protestant, according to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Primitive Church, professed also and practised in the Church of England, (seeing I have been a writer above fifty years and have passed through all the orders of the Church, Deacon, Priest and Bishop :
4. For though I have sufficiently declared my self to the world, both by my life and labours, to be a true Orthodox and sincere Christian and Protestant, according to the Doctrine and Discipline of the Primitive Church, professed also and practised in the Church of England, (seeing I have been a writer above fifty Years and have passed through all the order of the Church, Deacon, Priest and Bishop:
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and have been Rector of three Churches ▪ Prebendary in one, Dean of two, and Bishop of three Diocesses successively) yet I cannot think my self secure from the malignancy of false and virulent tongues and pens after my Death, more then I have been in my life:
and have been Rector of three Churches ▪ Prebendary in one, Dean of two, and Bishop of three Dioceses successively) yet I cannot think my self secure from the malignancy of false and virulent tongues and pens After my Death, more then I have been in my life:
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and the rather because I have sustained the heavy Office of a Bishop so many years in the Church (which some perverse people make criminal in it self) and have by my writings discharged a good Conscience in asserting the truth against the opposites on both sides;
and the rather Because I have sustained the heavy Office of a Bishop so many Years in the Church (which Some perverse people make criminal in it self) and have by my writings discharged a good Conscience in asserting the truth against the opposites on both sides;
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5. I do therefore here solemnly profess in the presence of Almighty God, that by his grace preventing and assisting me, I have alwayes lived, and purpose to die in the true Catholick Faith wherein I was Baptized:
5. I do Therefore Here solemnly profess in the presence of Almighty God, that by his grace preventing and assisting me, I have always lived, and purpose to die in the true Catholic Faith wherein I was Baptised:
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firmly believing all the Canonical Scripture of the old and New Testament, and fully assenting to every Article of all those three Creeds, (commonly called the Apostles Creed, the Nicen or Constantinopolitan Creed, and the Athanasian Creed ) which in the ancient Church were accounted the Adequate Rules of Faith, and have accordingly been received,
firmly believing all the Canonical Scripture of the old and New Testament, and Fully assenting to every Article of all those three Creeds, (commonly called the Apostles Creed, the Nicene or Constantinopolitan Creed, and the Athanasian Creed) which in the ancient Church were accounted the Adequate Rules of Faith, and have accordingly been received,
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and proceeding according to the word of God, (Such as were the foure first, viz those of Nice, Constantinople, Ephesus and Chalcedon ) I do reverence them as the Supream Tribunals of the Church of Christ upon earth, for judging of Heresies, and composing differences in the Church. And as I utterly condemn all Heresies that have been condemned by any of them,
and proceeding according to the word of God, (Such as were the foure First, videlicet those of Nicaenae, Constantinople, Ephesus and Chalcedon) I do Reverence them as the Supreme Tribunals of the Church of christ upon earth, for judging of Heresies, and composing differences in the Church. And as I utterly condemn all Heresies that have been condemned by any of them,
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so I heartily wish that all the present differences in the Church of God might be determined by such a free general Counsel as any of those foure were already mentioned.
so I heartily wish that all the present differences in the Church of God might be determined by such a free general Counsel as any of those foure were already mentioned.
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7. The composers of those ancient differences in the Church were Bishops, (as it cannot be denied) concerning which order, I profess to believe, that •t was instituted by the Apostles, who were infallibly inspired by the Holy Ghost, and approved by Christ in the Revelation of St. John ;
7. The composers of those ancient differences in the Church were Bishops, (as it cannot be denied) Concerning which order, I profess to believe, that •t was instituted by the Apostles, who were infallibly inspired by the Holy Ghost, and approved by christ in the Revelation of Saint John;
if this had not been alwayes my judgment concerning Bishops. I pray God restore them again to those poor afflicted parts of his Church where either the Office or the Exercise of it is wanting.
if this had not been always my judgement Concerning Bishops. I pray God restore them again to those poor afflicted parts of his Church where either the Office or the Exercise of it is wanting.
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8. That the Bishop of Rome hath any more power over Bishops then other Primates and Patriarcks have in their several Sees respectively, is a thing which I have often and largely disproved in my writings.
8. That the Bishop of Room hath any more power over Bishops then other Primates and Patriarchs have in their several Sees respectively, is a thing which I have often and largely disproved in my writings.
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And I heartily wish that this, and all other differences now on foot between us and the Church of Rome, might be decided by the doctrine and practice of the Church for the first five hundred years after Christ,
And I heartily wish that this, and all other differences now on foot between us and the Church of Rome, might be decided by the Doctrine and practice of the Church for the First five hundred Years After christ,
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9. If I had not believed upon sufficient evidence, that the succession of Bishops in the Church of England had been legally derived from the Apostles, I had never entred into that high calling, much less continued in it thus long.
9. If I had not believed upon sufficient evidence, that the succession of Bishops in the Church of England had been legally derived from the Apostles, I had never entered into that high calling, much less continued in it thus long.
And therefore I must here expresly vindicate my self from a most notorious untruth which is cast upon me by a late Romish writer, That I should publickly, in the House of Peers, the beginning of the last Parliament, assent to that abominable fiction which some Romanists have devised concerning the Consecrating Matthew Parker at the Nags-head Tavern to be Arch-Bishop of Canterbury :
And Therefore I must Here expressly vindicate my self from a most notorious untruth which is cast upon me by a late Romish writer, That I should publicly, in the House of Peers, the beginning of the last Parliament, assent to that abominable fiction which Some Romanists have devised Concerning the Consecrating Matthew Parker At the Nag's head Tavern to be Arch-Bishop of Canterbury:
for I do here solemnly profess, I have alwayes believed that Fable to proceed from the Father of lyes, as the publick Records still extant do evidently testifie.
for I do Here solemnly profess, I have always believed that Fable to proceed from the Father of lies, as the public Records still extant do evidently testify.
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10. As for our Brethren the Protestants of forraign reformed Churches, the most learned and judicious of themselves have bewailed their miserie for want of Bishops. And therefore God forbid I should be so uncharitable as to censure them for No-Churches, for that which is their Infelicity, not their fault. But as for our perverse Protestants at home, I cannot say the same of them, seeing they impiously reject that which the other piously desire.
10. As for our Brothers the Protestants of foreign reformed Churches, the most learned and judicious of themselves have bewailed their misery for want of Bishops. And Therefore God forbid I should be so uncharitable as to censure them for No-Churches, for that which is their Infelicity, not their fault. But as for our perverse Protestants At home, I cannot say the same of them, seeing they impiously reject that which the other piously desire.
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And therefore I cannot flatter those in this Church who have received their Ordination only from meer Presbyters, so far as to think them lawfully Ordained.
And Therefore I cannot flatter those in this Church who have received their Ordination only from mere Presbyters, so Far as to think them lawfully Ordained.
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And of all formes of Gods worship in the whole Church of Christ, none in my judgement did ever exceed the Leiturgy of the Church of England, both for decency edification and devotion, in all the severall offices of it.
And of all forms of God's worship in the Whole Church of christ, none in my judgement did ever exceed the Liturgy of the Church of England, both for decency edification and devotion, in all the several Offices of it.
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If the Assemblers themselves that first laid it aside, could have found any faults in it, their modesty was not so great, (if we may judge of it by their other actions,) as to have concealed them from the world.
If the Assemblers themselves that First laid it aside, could have found any Faults in it, their modesty was not so great, (if we may judge of it by their other actions,) as to have concealed them from the world.
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and more particularly both towards those Papists and perverse protestants whom I have so much endeavovred to undeceive, both by my Sermons, conferences and writings. It was only their errors whereat I was offended:
and more particularly both towards those Papists and perverse protestants whom I have so much endeavoured to undeceive, both by my Sermons, conferences and writings. It was only their errors whereat I was offended:
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I have alwayes loved and pittied their persons, and prayed and laboured for the right informing of their minds, and the eternall salvation of their soules.
I have always loved and pitied their Persons, and prayed and laboured for the right informing of their minds, and the Eternal salvation of their Souls.
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14. But yet my common charity to them must not supersede my more particular love and obligation which I have to those truly humble and meek soules in the Church of England, (and more especially in my own Diocess of Duresme, ) who still stand firm upon the foundation of a sound faith, and continue obedient to the doctrine of Gods word and discipline of his Church, without wavering either to the right hand or to the left.
14. But yet my Common charity to them must not supersede my more particular love and obligation which I have to those truly humble and meek Souls in the Church of England, (and more especially in my own Diocese of Duresme,) who still stand firm upon the Foundation of a found faith, and continue obedient to the Doctrine of God's word and discipline of his Church, without wavering either to the right hand or to the left.
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15. And my earnest exhortation to them is, that they would still continue their former affections, (notwithstanding all temptations to the contrary,) both to the doctrin, disciplin, government, and form of worship of this poor afflicted Church:
15. And my earnest exhortation to them is, that they would still continue their former affections, (notwithstanding all temptations to the contrary,) both to the Doctrine, discipline, government, and from of worship of this poor afflicted Church:
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Wherein I commend them all to the blessing of almighty God, and to the glory of his saving grace in Christ Jesus. I have appointed two Copies of this my Legacy or Declaration, to be written: The one whereof I do hereby order to be annexed as a Codicill to my will, and the other to be delivered into the hand of my beloved Chaplain, Mr. John Barwick to be published in print after my death Both of which I have signed, sealed, published,
Wherein I commend them all to the blessing of almighty God, and to the glory of his Saving grace in christ jesus. I have appointed two Copies of this my Legacy or Declaration, to be written: The one whereof I do hereby order to be annexed as a Codicil to my will, and the other to be Delivered into the hand of my Beloved Chaplain, Mr. John Barwick to be published in print After my death Both of which I have signed, sealed, published,
and declared this 15. day of Aprill, in the year of our Lord, 1658. In the presence of Tho Duresme, Thomas Saunders Iunior. John Barwick Cler. Joseph Draper Cler. R. Gray. Evan Davies.
and declared this 15. day of April, in the year of our Lord, 1658. In the presence of Though Duresme, Thomas Saunders Junior. John Barwick Clerk Joseph Draper Clerk R. Grey. Evan Davies.
For by this he hath set a guard upon his memory, after his body is in the grave. I might in this thing fitly compare him to Abel before the flood, who being dead yet speaketh ;
For by this he hath Set a guard upon his memory, After his body is in the grave. I might in this thing fitly compare him to Abel before the flood, who being dead yet speaks;
and in this it was, that he was looked upon as a pattern and presedent by this reverend Bishop. How many thousand soules the Apostle hath gained even since his death, is known only to God:
and in this it was, that he was looked upon as a pattern and precedent by this reverend Bishop. How many thousand Souls the Apostle hath gained even since his death, is known only to God:
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To him therefore with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, three persons and one God, let us render, (as is due,) all glory, honor, prayse, power, thankesgiving and adoration, this day,
To him Therefore with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, three Persons and one God, let us render, (as is due,) all glory, honour, praise, power, thanksgiving and adoration, this day,
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S. Hieron. in Psal. 44. pro patribus tuis nati sunt tibi filii. ] Fuerunt. O Ecclesia, Apostoli patres tui — — Nunc autem quia illi mundo recesserunt, habes pro his Episcopos filios, &c.
S. Hieron. in Psalm 44. Pro Patribus tuis Nati sunt tibi Sons. ] Fuerunt. O Ecclesia, Apostles patres tui — — Nunc autem quia illi mundo recesserunt, habes Pro his Episcopos Sons, etc.
St. Greg. prolog. in lib. 40 Homil. in Evangel. quarundam quidem dictata expositio assistentiplebi est per Notarium recitata; quarundam vero explanationem coram populo ipse locutus sum. Idem. Hom. 21. in princip. Multis vobis lectionibus — — per dictatum loqui consuevi, sed quia lassescente stomacho, ea quae dictaveram legere ipse non possum, &c.
Saint Greg. prolog. in lib. 40 Homily in Evangel. quarundam quidem dictata Exposition assistentiplebi est per Notarium recitata; quarundam vero explanationem coram populo ipse Spoken sum. Idem. Hom. 21. in Princip. Multis vobis lectionibus — — per dictatum loqui consuevi, sed quia lassescente stomacho, ea Quae dictaveram Legere ipse non possum, etc.
The first clause in his Will, after the commending of his soul to God, and his body to the Earth, is Nedel, I will that this profession of my Faith, Approbation of the Discipline of the Church of Christ by Bishops, and Vindication of my own innocency hereunto annexed, be esteemed and accounted part of this my last Will and Testament.
The First clause in his Will, After the commending of his soul to God, and his body to the Earth, is Nedel, I will that this profession of my Faith, Approbation of the Discipline of the Church of christ by Bishops, and Vindication of my own innocency hereunto annexed, be esteemed and accounted part of this my last Will and Testament.
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Hoc enim praestitit St. Greg. magnus, lib. 1. Ep. 24. idquesecundum priscum praedecessorum suorū morem: teste Johanne Diacono, in vita ejus l. 2. c. 3.
Hoc enim praestitit Saint Greg. magnus, lib. 1. Epistle 24. idquesecundum priscum Praedecessorum suorū morem: teste John Diacono, in vita His l. 2. c. 3.
