Unity stated the only means to it assign'd and argu'd, together with the motives pressing it : in a sermon before the worshipful Company of Salters, Lond. in St. Swithin's Church, Sept. 1683 / by William Basset ...
1. There is an Ʋnity of Judgment, which the great Apostle both describes, and pathetically presses on us, 1 Cor. 1. 10. I beseech you, Brethren, by the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same things;
1. There is an Ʋnity of Judgement, which the great Apostle both describes, and pathetically presses on us, 1 Cor. 1. 10. I beseech you, Brothers, by the Name of the Lord jesus christ, that you all speak the same things;
will no more suffer their minds to be all proportionate to the same rule, than their Bodies were to Procrustes his Bed. For we find difference between even S. Peter, and S. Paul; and between particular Churches themselves.
will no more suffer their minds to be all proportionate to the same Rule, than their Bodies were to Procrustes his Bed For we find difference between even S. Peter, and S. Paul; and between particular Churches themselves.
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The difficulty of the thing rather speaks it a Duty, while the easiness of the contrary is from its sutableness to the Looseness, and Debaucheries of Humane Nature.
The difficulty of the thing rather speaks it a Duty, while the easiness of the contrary is from its suitableness to the Looseness, and Debaucheries of Humane Nature.
And he usually secures such that are not willfully wanting to themselves, from any mistakes, dangerous to themselves, the Church, or Society they live in.
And he usually secures such that Are not wilfully wanting to themselves, from any mistakes, dangerous to themselves, the Church, or Society they live in.
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But if any out of idleness, humor, or an unreasonable conceit of their own light and reason, fall into false and mischievous Opinions, he leaves 'em to their own Inventions, to make and believe a Lye;
But if any out of idleness, humour, or an unreasonable conceit of their own Light and reason, fallen into false and mischievous Opinions, he leaves they to their own Inventions, to make and believe a Lie;
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Therefore the Scripture is so pressing in this particular, Eph. 4. 4, 5, 6. There is one Body, one Spirit, one Hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism,
Therefore the Scripture is so pressing in this particular, Ephesians 4. 4, 5, 6. There is one Body, one Spirit, one Hope, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism,
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When in 1 Cor. 1. 12. Men pleaded I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, &c. he immediately argues v. 13. Is Christ divided? Is there difference and opposition in him;
When in 1 Cor. 1. 12. Men pleaded I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, etc. he immediately argues v. 13. Is christ divided? Is there difference and opposition in him;
are there any Discords in those Sacred Truths, that there is so much diversity and variance amongst them that profess it? Is the head divided, that there is so much division in the Church, which is his Body? Certainly difference of Opinion, falsly called Religion,
Are there any Discords in those Sacred Truths, that there is so much diversity and variance among them that profess it? Is the head divided, that there is so much division in the Church, which is his Body? Certainly difference of Opinion, falsely called Religion,
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therefore the Scripture hath given us a rule, which (if we follow) will secure us from all material Errors, that may be reasonably judg'd a breach of this Unity;
Therefore the Scripture hath given us a Rule, which (if we follow) will secure us from all material Errors, that may be reasonably judged a breach of this Unity;
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And when there was a difference between the Jewish, and Gentile Converts, about Mosaic Rites and Ceremonies, which matters the people could no way determine,
And when there was a difference between the Jewish, and Gentile Converts, about Mosaic Rites and Ceremonies, which matters the people could no Way determine,
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a Council is assembled at Jerusalem, Acts 15. who decree, that as to the things in Controversie, they abstain from things strangled, and from blood, Ver. 20. which implies both the power of the Church to determine,
a Council is assembled At Jerusalem, Acts 15. who Decree, that as to the things in Controversy, they abstain from things strangled, and from blood, Ver. 20. which Implies both the power of the Church to determine,
therefore this promise made to the Apostles at the very time of their receiving their Commission of Baptizing, and Discipling all Nations, must imply something beyond the common grants made to the World;
Therefore this promise made to the Apostles At the very time of their receiving their Commission of Baptizing, and Discipling all nations, must imply something beyond the Common grants made to the World;
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And when the Canon of Scripture was compleated, the many differences from age to age, which yet have pleaded Scripture for their warrant, do abundantly prove, that the Scripture of itself is no more able to hinder and determine differences,
And when the Canon of Scripture was completed, the many differences from age to age, which yet have pleaded Scripture for their warrant, do abundantly prove, that the Scripture of itself is no more able to hinder and determine differences,
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Whence it was the Apostolical practice, and a rule left to all Posterity, to correct the Errors and Cavils of particular persons, by the custom and practice of the Church.
Whence it was the Apostolical practice, and a Rule left to all Posterity, to correct the Errors and Cavils of particular Persons, by the custom and practice of the Church.
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and why? because thou sufferest that Woman Jezebel, which calls herself a Prophetess, to teach and seduce my Servants — Whence that Church had a Power (and it was her Sin she did not use it) of obliging her Members to such a rule that might have been effectual for the excluding these,
and why? Because thou sufferest that Woman Jezebel, which calls herself a Prophetess, to teach and seduce my Servants — Whence that Church had a Power (and it was her since she did not use it) of obliging her Members to such a Rule that might have been effectual for the excluding these,
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And indeed it is so necessary to the ends of Religion, and the very being of a Church, to have this our rule, that it is therefore become the common practice of the World.
And indeed it is so necessary to the ends of Religion, and the very being of a Church, to have this our Rule, that it is Therefore become the Common practice of the World.
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It is true indeed, if the Church determine and impose upon men, as terms of Communion with her, things that are apparently repugnant to any proper and express Text of Scripture;
It is true indeed, if the Church determine and impose upon men, as terms of Communion with her, things that Are apparently repugnant to any proper and express Text of Scripture;
then, and then only, that question comes honestly in, Whom shall we obey, God or Man? Which is the only Argument Protestants have to justifie their departure from the Church of Rome, as in those instances of adoring the Creature, where the Church commands, and the Scripture forbids.
then, and then only, that question comes honestly in, Whom shall we obey, God or Man? Which is the only Argument Protestants have to justify their departure from the Church of Rome, as in those instances of adoring the Creature, where the Church commands, and the Scripture forbids.
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and you will find that not only ancient Councils, but the Synod of Dort about the Doctrins of Arminius, and that undue Convocation, which the Scotch taught us to call the Assembly of Divines, which laid aside the Liturgy, and established the Directory, did very smartly evidence their belief, that they had a power of obliging the people to their own placits.
and you will find that not only ancient Councils, but the Synod of Dort about the Doctrines of Arminius, and that undue Convocation, which the Scotch taught us to call the Assembly of Divines, which laid aside the Liturgy, and established the Directory, did very smartly evidence their belief, that they had a power of obliging the people to their own placits.
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Therefore their allowing such a power, when it ministred to their own passions, and interest, doth evidence that they hold the thing not absolutely unlawful.
Therefore their allowing such a power, when it ministered to their own passion, and Interest, does evidence that they hold the thing not absolutely unlawful.
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From the faults that Dissenters now find with Ecclesiastical Establishments, and that monstrous Bill for uniting the Kings Protestant Subjects prepared by a late House of Commons, which designed the turning our Church upside down, we must in all reason conclude, they would make very great,
From the Faults that Dissenters now find with Ecclesiastical Establishments, and that monstrous Bill for uniting the Kings Protestant Subjects prepared by a late House of Commons, which designed the turning our Church upside down, we must in all reason conclude, they would make very great,
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and in its Restauration, after Queen Mary; they condemn the haughty attempts of their late Assembly, and even themselves too, who put in their objections against some little passages in our Liturgy, to the Convocation called soon after his Majesties return;
and in its Restauration, After Queen Marry; they condemn the haughty attempts of their late Assembly, and even themselves too, who put in their objections against Some little passages in our Liturgy, to the Convocation called soon After his Majesties return;
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but when Men have itching Ears, run after Novelties, and have no love to the Truth, 2 Thes. 2. 10. then v. 11. For this cause God sends 'em strong Delusions, that they might believe a Lye.
but when Men have itching Ears, run After Novelties, and have no love to the Truth, 2 Thebes 2. 10. then v. 11. For this cause God sends they strong Delusions, that they might believe a Lie.
that certainly it had never been oppos'd, had not some out of politick ends, and others out of a weak and superstitious fear of Popery run into all the extreams from it;
that Certainly it had never been opposed, had not Some out of politic ends, and Others out of a weak and superstitious Fear of Popery run into all the extremes from it;
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The Romanists shew Reverence in Churches, therefore these in opposition will have all places alike: For fear of being lavish in their Devotions, they become prophane and slovenly;
The Romanists show reverence in Churches, Therefore these in opposition will have all places alike: For Fear of being lavish in their Devotions, they become profane and slovenly;
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and rather than they will be thought to follow the Church in any thing, they give up themselves with as real an implicite faith to some Illiterate and Mechanick guide,
and rather than they will be Thought to follow the Church in any thing, they give up themselves with as real an implicit faith to Some Illiterate and Mechanic guide,
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For from hence have sprung our Quakers, Seekers, Ranters, Adamites, Famalists, Muggletonians, fifth Monarchists, withal the heards of Sectaries, that have debauched Religion beyond that of Heathen Rome, or Turkey. Therefore to avoid all damnable Heresies and Schisms;
For from hence have sprung our Quakers, Seekers, Ranters, Adamites, Familists, Muggletonians, fifth Monarchists, withal the heards of Sectaries, that have debauched Religion beyond that of Heathen Room, or Turkey. Therefore to avoid all damnable Heresies and Schisms;
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and the roveing extravagancies of Enthysiastick heads, we have no more certain and ready way, than to follow the Church, where we have no plain Scripture to the contrary.
and the roving extravagancies of Enthysiastick Heads, we have no more certain and ready Way, than to follow the Church, where we have no plain Scripture to the contrary.
And indeed it is very observable, that all pretenders to Christianity do hold the necessity of some guide and rule in matters of Religion, whereby they may come to aright understanding of Scripture;
And indeed it is very observable, that all pretenders to Christianity do hold the necessity of Some guide and Rule in matters of Religion, whereby they may come to aright understanding of Scripture;
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as they are Christians, do boast of an extraordinary Light, and Conduct of the Spirit; which they make to be their guide, that leads 'em into all Truth.
as they Are Christians, do boast of an extraordinary Light, and Conduct of the Spirit; which they make to be their guide, that leads they into all Truth.
But the monstrous Errors, beastly Practices, and direct Contradictions these people run into, do abundantly convince all observing Men, that they have not that Conduct, which by pretending to such a guide, they own necessary for Christians.
But the monstrous Errors, beastly Practices, and Direct Contradictions these people run into, do abundantly convince all observing Men, that they have not that Conduct, which by pretending to such a guide, they own necessary for Christians.
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unless in name only, he meaning an Assembly of Presbyters, we a Synod of Divines. Therefore since it is agreed on all hands, that there must be something to guide us to a right understanding of Divine things, and keep us within the due bounds of reason, and Duty;
unless in name only, he meaning an Assembly of Presbyters, we a Synod of Divines. Therefore since it is agreed on all hands, that there must be something to guide us to a right understanding of Divine things, and keep us within the due bounds of reason, and Duty;
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Unity of Affections should always hold, though Unity of Judgment may not. For we are commanded to love without consideration of Mens particular Opinions.
Unity of Affections should always hold, though Unity of Judgement may not. For we Are commanded to love without consideration of Men's particular Opinions.
Nor is this an accidental, but a necessary consequence from the other, being so generally consequent thereupon, that you find no exceptions from this rule;
Nor is this an accidental, but a necessary consequence from the other, being so generally consequent thereupon, that you find no exceptions from this Rule;
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To which end they blacken, and bespatter her all they can, as guilty of Willworship, Superstition, Idolatry, Lukewarmness, or any other vile and filthy Imputation.
To which end they blacken, and bespatter her all they can, as guilty of Will worship, Superstition, Idolatry, Lukewarmness, or any other vile and filthy Imputation.
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The Turks in their way delight in nothing so much as to be called Musulmans, right Believers, in opposition to the Persians, who agree with 'em in the same imposture;
The Turks in their Way delight in nothing so much as to be called Musulmans, right Believers, in opposition to the Persians, who agree with they in the same imposture;
And from the same Root spring those Pharisaical Appellations now in use, viz. the good People, the sober Party, the People of the Lord, and the true Protestants, as if none were such, but their own selves.
And from the same Root spring those Pharisaical Appellations now in use, viz. the good People, the Sobrium Party, the People of the Lord, and the true Protestants, as if none were such, but their own selves.
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When the ten Tribes once set up their Calves at Dan, and Bethel; they never after lived friendly with Judah: Nor had the Samaritans any sooner built their Temple on mount Gerizim, but they quickly refused all Commerce, and Society with the Jews;
When the ten Tribes once Set up their Calves At Dan, and Bethel; they never After lived friendly with Judah: Nor had the Samaritans any sooner built their Temple on mount Gerizim, but they quickly refused all Commerce, and Society with the jews;
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It teaches not to revenge our selves, but to suffer in smaller matters, rather than make a noise and disturbance in our just Vindications, Mat. 5. 39. 40, 41. It declares that those who live in Strife and Division, are Carnal, and walk as Men:
It Teaches not to revenge our selves, but to suffer in smaller matters, rather than make a noise and disturbance in our just Vindications, Mathew 5. 39. 40, 41. It declares that those who live in Strife and Division, Are Carnal, and walk as Men:
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Whence some have made it a question and scruple of conscience, Whether Arms be at all Lawful for Christians? And it hath been by many determin'd that none are but defensive only: That is, not of Subjects against Lawful Governours,
Whence Some have made it a question and scruple of conscience, Whither Arms be At all Lawful for Christians? And it hath been by many determined that none Are but defensive only: That is, not of Subjects against Lawful Governors,
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Therefore those are new as well as false Lights, Monstrous Saints, Club Divines, and Bloody Casuists, that study and advise the perplexing all Humane affairs;
Therefore those Are new as well as false Lights, Monstrous Saints, Club Divines, and Bloody Casuists, that study and Advice the perplexing all Humane affairs;
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we are all parts of the same Society, or Body Politick, and therefore Members one of another. From which Topick the Scripture often draws Arguments to this purpose,
we Are all parts of the same Society, or Body Politic, and Therefore Members one of Another. From which Topic the Scripture often draws Arguments to this purpose,
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Where they have learn'd to reckon none Brethren but such who like Simeon and Levi are Brethren in Iniquity, who link'd in the same Association are in their Anger for killing Men,
Where they have learned to reckon none Brothers but such who like Simeon and Levi Are Brothers in Iniquity, who linked in the same Association Are in their Anger for killing Men,
and are fit for nothing but to be taken and destroyed: Or, as the Association words it, to be pursued to Destruction. Therefore seeing Hell hath taught Men, not only to enervate this Argument of Heaven;
and Are fit for nothing but to be taken and destroyed: Or, as the Association words it, to be pursued to Destruction. Therefore seeing Hell hath taught Men, not only to enervate this Argument of Heaven;
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not only because God hath declared his wrath from Heaven against such things, but likewise by reason the same Divisions have a Natural tendency to divers kinds of mischief.
not only Because God hath declared his wrath from Heaven against such things, but likewise by reason the same Divisions have a Natural tendency to diverse Kinds of mischief.
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for it hath brought desolation into almost every corner of the World, as may be proved by an induction of particulars from almost all parts of it anciently known.
for it hath brought desolation into almost every corner of the World, as may be proved by an induction of particulars from almost all parts of it anciently known.
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Whence it was a Maxim, or conclusion from reason, laid down by Antient Politicians, Divide and Conquer. The Malmsbury Philosophy, which presumes a state of War to have been the Primitive condition of Mankind, doth yet plead that mutual preservation was the Origin of all Societies;
Whence it was a Maxim, or conclusion from reason, laid down by Ancient Politicians, Divide and Conquer. The Malmsbury Philosophy, which Presumest a state of War to have been the Primitive condition of Mankind, does yet plead that mutual preservation was the Origin of all Societies;
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To secure their Persons, Properties and Religion, by those very courses which all Histories and Observation tell us, have been Destructive to 'em all!
To secure their Persons, Properties and Religion, by those very courses which all Histories and Observation tell us, have been Destructive to they all!
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and because nothing is established, and they know not what may; they must consequentially stand in continual uncertainties, both as to Property and Religion;
and Because nothing is established, and they know not what may; they must consequentially stand in continual uncertainties, both as to Property and Religion;
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For those that have seen, or have otherwise any deep impressions from the Miseries of the late Rebellion, that nauseate the damn'd Hypocrisies Violence and Blood of those days;
For those that have seen, or have otherwise any deep impressions from the Misery's of the late Rebellion, that nauseate the damned Hypocrisies Violence and Blood of those days;
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and thy Tabernacles O Israel? Whence he proceeds to the highest description of their future Greatness and Glory, v. 8, 9. He shall eat up the Nations, &c. as if that sight had moved him beyond his former capacities.
and thy Tabernacles Oh Israel? Whence he proceeds to the highest description of their future Greatness and Glory, v. 8, 9. He shall eat up the nations, etc. as if that sighed had moved him beyond his former capacities.
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It is certain indeed that the Prophets spoke as they were moved of God: Yet it was usually by the advantages of some external Object, either real or visionary:
It is certain indeed that the prophets spoke as they were moved of God: Yet it was usually by the advantages of Some external Object, either real or visionary:
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it follows in the next words, the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he took up his parable and said — he shall eat up the Nations, &c. — But Ryots, Tumults,
it follows in the next words, the Spirit of the Lord Come upon him, and he took up his parable and said — he shall eat up the nations, etc. — But Riots, Tumults,
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but few could tell what any would have? Or that in Acts 23. 10. where S. Paul was like to have been torn in pieces by contending parties? What more unseemly,
but few could tell what any would have? Or that in Acts 23. 10. where S. Paul was like to have been torn in Pieces by contending parties? What more unseemly,
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and throwing dust in the Air, and crying against S. Paul, away with such a Fellow from the earth, it is not fit that he should live? Such meetings are like herds of wild Beasts, all noise, but no order:
and throwing dust in the Air, and crying against S. Paul, away with such a Fellow from the earth, it is not fit that he should live? Such meetings Are like herds of wild Beasts, all noise, but no order:
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Nor is it more pleasant in the Object, than joyful in the effects, and consequences: For while passionate heats and giddy motions, run Men beyond Reason and Law;
Nor is it more pleasant in the Object, than joyful in the effects, and consequences: For while passionate heats and giddy motions, run Men beyond Reason and Law;
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but also to collect all the scatter'd Blessings of their Lives into one Body, and at every view repeat the pleasure they perceiv'd from their first Injoyment.
but also to collect all the scattered Blessings of their Lives into one Body, and At every view repeat the pleasure they perceived from their First Enjoyment.
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Such void of fear, and secure from dangers, reflect upon their Lives past, and joyfully see 'em sullyed with no Strife and Contention; no Schisms and Seditions;
Such void of Fear, and secure from dangers, reflect upon their Lives past, and joyfully see they sullied with no Strife and Contention; no Schisms and Seditions;
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but so conform'd to their Lord and Master, that no provocations, distracted times, and common delusions have been able to draw 'em to Factious Clubs and Seditious Meetings;
but so conformed to their Lord and Master, that no provocations, distracted times, and Common delusions have been able to draw they to Factious Clubs and Seditious Meetings;
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Lives so suited to the Nature, and Intendments of the Gospel, as well as to that, the Saints do lead in Heaven, that the Pleasure and Satisfactions arising from such Contemplations, inable the Man to say of Unity,
Lives so suited to the Nature, and Intendments of the Gospel, as well as to that, the Saints do led in Heaven, that the Pleasure and Satisfactions arising from such Contemplations, inable the Man to say of Unity,
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or else of more than ordinary importance, as it is in this place, therefore its business is to turn our thoughts to so noble and worthy a Subject. — Behold it is good,
or Else of more than ordinary importance, as it is in this place, Therefore its business is to turn our thoughts to so noble and worthy a Subject. — Behold it is good,
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Such indefinite ways of expression hint the happiness of the thing to be so incomparable, that we can receive due and adequate thoughts of it from nothing else but our own experience;
Such indefinite ways of expression hint the happiness of the thing to be so incomparable, that we can receive due and adequate thoughts of it from nothing Else but our own experience;
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therefore he doth not say, but bids us taste and see how good and joyful it is to live in Unity? For who would expect any thing farther, where the Author seems swallow'd up in the Contemplation of so excellent a Life? And at a loss how to express his large and sublime Conceptions of it!
Therefore he does not say, but bids us taste and see how good and joyful it is to live in Unity? For who would expect any thing farther, where the Author seems swallowed up in the Contemplation of so excellent a Life? And At a loss how to express his large and sublime Conceptions of it!
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Now pleasure and profit are the grand ends and motives of all Humane Actions; without which all labours and diligence would quickly cease, and so powerful attractives are these;
Now pleasure and profit Are the grand ends and motives of all Humane Actions; without which all labours and diligence would quickly cease, and so powerful attractives Are these;
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A Life which every wise and considerate Man would choose, had it no other recompence, but the present advantages and satisfactions that arise from it.
A Life which every wise and considerate Man would choose, had it not other recompense, but the present advantages and satisfactions that arise from it.
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but plead the fault of Division is not in them, but in the Government, which requires their Union upon those terms they cannot close with: I will therefore inquire.
but plead the fault of Division is not in them, but in the Government, which requires their union upon those terms they cannot close with: I will Therefore inquire.
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1. Mr. Vines who was an hot Man in the late Rebellion, and at the Treaty at Ʋxbridge against the King, by which you must judge him no Church-man, in his Sermons upon the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, Printed after his Death, undertakes to prove that nothing can justify a Separation from a True Church, less than flat Idolatry:
1. Mr. Vines who was an hight Man in the late Rebellion, and At the Treaty At Ʋxbridge against the King, by which you must judge him no Churchman, in his Sermons upon the Sacrament of the lords Supper, Printed After his Death, undertakes to prove that nothing can justify a Separation from a True Church, less than flat Idolatry:
now a Local Separation is required from Idolatrous Temples, and Heathen Mixtures, as in 2 Cor. 6. 16. What Agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For you Christians are his Temples both by Dedication in Baptism:
now a Local Separation is required from Idolatrous Temples, and Heathen Mixtures, as in 2 Cor. 6. 16. What Agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For you Christians Are his Temples both by Dedication in Baptism:
which were great Corruptions, but yet v. 24, 25. Ʋpon you that are pure, viz. from these things, I put no other burthen but this, that which you have already, hold fast till I come. Here is not a word of separation locally, viz. the leaving their Assemblies,
which were great Corruptions, but yet v. 24, 25. Ʋpon you that Are pure, viz. from these things, I put no other burden but this, that which you have already, hold fast till I come. Here is not a word of separation locally, viz. the leaving their Assemblies,
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Mr. Baxter published a piece An. Dom. 1670. Intituled the Cure of Church-Division, or Directions for weak Christians to keep them from being Dividers or Troublers of the Church.
Mr. Baxter published a piece Nias Dom. 1670. Entitled the Cure of Church-division, or Directions for weak Christians to keep them from being Dividers or Troublers of the Church.
Dr. Bryan in his Sermons Printed An. Dom. 70. and pag. 328. presses all parties to live free from any appearance of Contention, either in Church or State:
Dr. Bryan in his Sermons Printed Nias Dom. 70. and page. 328. presses all parties to live free from any appearance of Contention, either in Church or State:
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And even Brightman himself, that extravagant Expositor, on Revel. 3. 20. Behold, I stand at the Door and knock — saith that those who are asham'd to sit down in that Church, where Christ is not asham'd to knock by his Word and Ordinances, do make themselves purer than Christ himself. We have a Cloud of Witnesses to this point in a late piece for Lay-Communion; therefore I shall only give you part of an Epistle to a Book Intituled the Saints Care of Church Communion.
And even Brightman himself, that extravagant Expositor, on Revel. 3. 20. Behold, I stand At the Door and knock — Says that those who Are ashamed to fit down in that Church, where christ is not ashamed to knock by his Word and Ordinances, do make themselves Purer than christ himself. We have a Cloud of Witnesses to this point in a late piece for Lay-communion; Therefore I shall only give you part of an Epistle to a Book Entitled the Saints Care of Church Communion.
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Nonconformists of old did account it their glory, that they did not separate, nor any way encourage or countenance, but every way disown and oppose the Separatist. The Judicious Ball affirms, That as Hannibal observed there was not one in the Enemies Camp called Gisco:
nonconformists of old did account it their glory, that they did not separate, nor any Way encourage or countenance, but every Way disown and oppose the Separatist. The Judicious Ball affirms, That as Hannibal observed there was not one in the Enemies Camp called Gisco:
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How many whose Preaching and Writings have been strong and servent against Separation, do at this day make the Independents insult, Your Presbyters leave the publick Assemblies, have gathered Churches, in which they minister the whole solemn Worship of God;
How many whose Preaching and Writings have been strong and servient against Separation, do At this day make the Independents insult, Your Presbyters leave the public Assemblies, have gathered Churches, in which they minister the Whole solemn Worship of God;
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and not contented with Domestick Liberty, have occasioned the Laws, and execution thereof, to confound them, with the severest Separatists, and most vile Sects, that ever troubled the Churches Order, or the Nations Peace? Pudeat haec dici potuisse, & non potuisse refelli.
and not contented with Domestic Liberty, have occasioned the Laws, and execution thereof, to confound them, with the Severest Separatists, and most vile Sects, that ever troubled the Churches Order, or the nations Peace? Pudeat haec dici potuisse, & non potuisse refelli.
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I did in an Epistle published many years since, sollicite the serious Nonconformists, in this day of temptation, to kick off that Bastard-Brood of Separatists which hang on them, and are by their Enemies laid at their door, as their genuine off-spring. But I have not herein prevailed;
I did in an Epistle published many Years since, solicit the serious nonconformists, in this day of temptation, to kick off that Bastard brood of Separatists which hang on them, and Are by their Enemies laid At their door, as their genuine offspring. But I have not herein prevailed;
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In sense whereof, and in conscience of duty, I could not keep silence, but by Pulpit and Press stand up to testifie against this common growing evil, eating out Love, the Heart of Piety, the Power of Truth, and Ʋnity of the Church.
In sense whereof, and in conscience of duty, I could not keep silence, but by Pulpit and Press stand up to testify against this Common growing evil, eating out Love, the Heart of Piety, the Power of Truth, and Ʋnity of the Church.
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yet it is done unseasonably, and out of time. I have been often arraigned for missing the season; yet no man hath set me a Dial by which to determine the time of my Ministerial actings:
yet it is done unseasonably, and out of time. I have been often arraigned for missing the season; yet no man hath Set me a Dial by which to determine the time of my Ministerial actings:
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nor pleading the cause of his Church? If I know any thing of the Mind of the God of Time, and may compare Watches with the faithful Watch-men of God's House, the season of Ministerial reproof, is the season of sin's prevalency: When the Believers are in danger to be beguiled from the simplicity of the Gospel, was Paul 's season to cry out, Take heed of Angels of light, and false Apostles. When Schisms in the Church (not so dangerous and deadly as Schisms from the Church) distracted Corinth, was the Apostles time to cry out, Ye are carnal, ye are not spiritual.
nor pleading the cause of his Church? If I know any thing of the Mind of the God of Time, and may compare Watches with the faithful Watchmen of God's House, the season of Ministerial reproof, is the season of since prevalency: When the Believers Are in danger to be beguiled from the simplicity of the Gospel, was Paul is season to cry out, Take heed of Angels of Light, and false Apostles. When Schisms in the Church (not so dangerous and deadly as Schisms from the Church) distracted Corinth, was the Apostles time to cry out, You Are carnal, you Are not spiritual.
Luther 's season to express his zeal against the German Anabaptists, and Libertines, was when they exposed his Reformation to reproach. Ball, Hildersham, Hind, Nicols, and other Nonconformist's season, to speak and write against Separation, was when the Brownist's Non-communion became the reproach of their Non-conformity. If these may not guide me, lend me your Watches;
Luther is season to express his zeal against the Germane Anabaptists, and Libertines, was when they exposed his Reformation to reproach. Ball, Hildersham, Hind, Nicols, and other Nonconformist's season, to speak and write against Separation, was when the Brownist's Noncommunion became the reproach of their Nonconformity. If these may not guide me, lend me your Watches;
Whether men wisely serving God's Providence, and studious to do God and his Church proper and apt service, must not judg the time of witnessing corruptions circa cultum publicum, will not warrant Non-communion and Separation from a true Church, to be;
Whither men wisely serving God's Providence, and studious to do God and his Church proper and apt service, must not judge the time of witnessing corruptions circa cultum publicum, will not warrant Noncommunion and Separation from a true Church, to be;
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But you will be ready to complain, That I am too rigid, too severe and bitter against the Independent Congregationalist's, who undoubtedly are very good men. To this I say:
But you will be ready to complain, That I am too rigid, too severe and bitter against the Independent Congregationalist's, who undoubtedly Are very good men. To this I say:
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1. The Goodness of the men be to themselves: But remember, The Goodness of the men is the common bait which hideth the Hook of Imposture and Seduction, by which the simple are beguiled.
1. The goodness of the men be to themselves: But Remember, The goodness of the men is the Common bait which Hideth the Hook of Imposture and Seduction, by which the simple Are beguiled.
Angels of Light, Men like the Apostles of Christ, Pious Pelagius, Devout and Holy Novatius, have been the perverters of Truth, and subverters of the Churches Peace and Order.
Angels of Light, Men like the Apostles of christ, Pious Pelagius, Devout and Holy Novatian, have been the perverters of Truth, and subverters of the Churches Peace and Order.
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And be the men never so good, the severe reproof of their vile Opinions, and sinful Practices, must not be superseded by that Goodness which is in them.
And be the men never so good, the severe reproof of their vile Opinions, and sinful Practices, must not be superseded by that goodness which is in them.
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2. Be the men as good as they will, if by their fruits we may know them, we must be free to affirm, they have been no good Plants in the Lord's Garden.
2. Be the men as good as they will, if by their fruits we may know them, we must be free to affirm, they have been not good Plants in the Lord's Garden.
To pass by the Narrative of their Practices beyond the Seas, collected by the Anti-apologist, and improved by Mr. Robert Baylie, beyond the possibility of denial or contradiction.
To pass by the Narrative of their Practices beyond the Seas, collected by the Anti-apologist, and improved by Mr. Robert Baily, beyond the possibility of denial or contradiction.
you must needs say, The severest rebuke of them must needs be too gentle. But I will forbear to recite the Acts which all of this Age must needs remember:
you must needs say, The Severest rebuke of them must needs be too gentle. But I will forbear to recite the Acts which all of this Age must needs Remember:
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Yet when I consider the sinfulness of Schism, the speciality of their Schism, exceeding that of the rigid Brownists; unchurching not only England, but all the Reformed Churches, at one blow;
Yet when I Consider the sinfulness of Schism, the speciality of their Schism, exceeding that of the rigid Brownists; unchurching not only England, but all the Reformed Churches, At one blow;
meritoriously, by their Apostacy; and legally, by the Law of their rejection: And remember their precipitancy, if I must not say perfidy, in falling into it when the pretended occasions of stumbling were out of their way,
meritoriously, by their Apostasy; and legally, by the Law of their rejection: And Remember their precipitancy, if I must not say perfidy, in falling into it when the pretended occasions of stumbling were out of their Way,
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and the rather, for that (we have observed it, we know the verity of it) the sobriety, moderation, and indulgent silence, of their soft and over-mild Brethren, hath been the nourishment, guard, and advantage of their Schism:
and the rather, for that (we have observed it, we know the verity of it) the sobriety, moderation, and indulgent silence, of their soft and over-mild Brothers, hath been the nourishment, guard, and advantage of their Schism:
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They, as (their Progenitors) the Donatists, did at first study nothing more than by the cry of Moderation, Moderation towards Brethren and Good men, to charm the Zeal and Duty of those who ought to have discovered this Panther's Face, before they had broken in, and made havock of the Church of God, as at this day they do, necessitating more loud cryes, and severe reproofs against them, than ever;
They, as (their Progenitors) the Donatists, did At First study nothing more than by the cry of Moderation, Moderation towards Brothers and Good men, to charm the Zeal and Duty of those who ought to have discovered this Panther's Face, before they had broken in, and made havoc of the Church of God, as At this day they do, necessitating more loud cries, and severe reproofs against them, than ever;
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for that they have prevailed so far, as to seduce Multitudes, and confound endeavours for Reformation, with their groundless Separation; and, with the Donatists, want nothing but opportunity to make their Schism domineer through the World, beyond the power of Magistratical cohibition.
for that they have prevailed so Far, as to seduce Multitudes, and confound endeavours for Reformation, with their groundless Separation; and, with the Donatists, want nothing but opportunity to make their Schism domineer through the World, beyond the power of Magistratical cohibition.
Though I know the Discipline they pretend to, to be confused, disorderly, and mischievous to the Church; neither found in Scripture, nor right Reason or Polity;
Though I know the Discipline they pretend to, to be confused, disorderly, and mischievous to the Church; neither found in Scripture, nor right Reason or Polity;
then the Way or Practice of the Independent-Congregationalists among us, is fundamentally erroneous, and inconsistent with Salvation: For, that they have groundlesly separated from true Churches, constituted new Churches, and consecrated a new Ministry; insomuch that they who were lawfully ordained, have renounced their Ordination,
then the Way or Practice of the Independent-Congregationalists among us, is fundamentally erroneous, and inconsistent with Salvation: For, that they have groundlessly separated from true Churches, constituted new Churches, and consecrated a new Ministry; insomuch that they who were lawfully ordained, have renounced their Ordination,
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yet their Way being in it self so evil, requireth all that will be found faithful (as Jerome and Austin against the Donatists) to animate each other to discover so great an evil,
yet their Way being in it self so evil, requires all that will be found faithful (as Jerome and Austin against the Donatists) to animate each other to discover so great an evil,
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What to prove that our private Meeters, who break off from the Church, and set up Conventicles of their own, cannot be in a Salvable State! That their Leaders for interest sake, dare not reprove the Schism!
What to prove that our private Meeters, who break off from the Church, and Set up Conventicles of their own, cannot be in a Salvable State! That their Leaders for Interest sake, Dare not reprove the Schism!
That these practices caused the late Rebellion, and Murthers, and have paganiz'd almost all England! And dare none of these Men accept the challenge? 'Tis a shrewd sign they suspect, the goodness of their cause;
That these practices caused the late Rebellion, and Murders, and have paganized almost all England! And Dare none of these Men accept the challenge? It's a shrewd Signen they suspect, the Goodness of their cause;
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else we should certainly have had a melius inquirendum. We may presume those Men are in crooked paths, who will not bring 'em to the rule, when required to do so. Hence we will inquire;
Else we should Certainly have had a Better inquirendum. We may presume those Men Are in crooked paths, who will not bring they to the Rule, when required to do so. Hence we will inquire;
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It is but the Ass under the Lyons Skin, a Spirit of Delusion under the Pretexts of Conscience, that hath made so many Opinions, falsly called Religion amongst us.
It is but the Ass under the Lyons Skin, a Spirit of Delusion under the Pretexts of Conscience, that hath made so many Opinions, falsely called Religion among us.
Conscience can never condemn a Man without some warrant or rule, e. g. It can never condemn any Man for Theft, had it not this or some such rule, viz. Thou shalt not steal, whereby to do it.
Conscience can never condemn a Man without Some warrant or Rule, e. g. It can never condemn any Man for Theft, had it not this or Some such Rule, viz. Thou shalt not steal, whereby to do it.
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and where there is no contradiction to those general rules of doing things decently, in order, and to edification, false Notions and Opinion may disquiet the mind,
and where there is no contradiction to those general rules of doing things decently, in order, and to edification, false Notions and Opinion may disquiet the mind,
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And consequently it is a Man's Prejudice and Delusion, not his Conscience, that draws back from Common Prayer, the Sign of the Cross, &c. because these things not being forbid in Scripture, Conscience cannot oppose and reject ' em.
And consequently it is a Man's Prejudice and Delusion, not his Conscience, that draws back from Common Prayer, the Signen of the Cross, etc. Because these things not being forbid in Scripture, Conscience cannot oppose and reject ' em.
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At the rate these Men talk, we must allow every Humor, Prejudice, Opinion, Fancy, and trick of Knavery to be Conscience; the falshood of which sufficiently appears from the contradictions, palpable Errors, beastly Practices,
At the rate these Men talk, we must allow every Humour, Prejudice, Opinion, Fancy, and trick of Knavery to be Conscience; the falsehood of which sufficiently appears from the contradictions, palpable Errors, beastly Practices,
But if it be really Conscience that makes all this stir, Pray tell me how comes it to pass, that Conscience should scruple some things, which are no where forbid in Scripture,
But if it be really Conscience that makes all this stir, Pray tell me how comes it to pass, that Conscience should scruple Some things, which Are not where forbid in Scripture,
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and yet make no Bones of Schisms and Seditions? How is it reconcilable to my reason, that Conscience should fly mixt Communions, of which we have examples in Scripture,
and yet make no Bones of Schisms and Seditions? How is it reconcilable to my reason, that Conscience should fly mixed Communions, of which we have Examples in Scripture,
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It is certainly now time for 'em to consider, that if the Evils which Divisions naturally produce should come upon us, what an heavy aggravation it will be to their sufferings, to consider that all this is the fruit of their own doings;
It is Certainly now time for they to Consider, that if the Evils which Divisions naturally produce should come upon us, what an heavy aggravation it will be to their sufferings, to Consider that all this is the fruit of their own doings;
and the work of their own hands? That their own Passions, Mistakes and Self-will, have pull'd all this upon their own heads? What excuse can they make to God and Man;
and the work of their own hands? That their own Passion, Mistakes and Self-will, have pulled all this upon their own Heads? What excuse can they make to God and Man;
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he direct 'em to the fittest means to that end, v. 2. walk with lowliness and meekness, with long suffering and love: Endeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit.
he Direct they to the Fittest means to that end, v. 2. walk with lowliness and meekness, with long suffering and love: Endeavouring to keep the Ʋnity of the Spirit.
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as standing stubbornly irreconcilable to any but their own placits, and after all the complaints of Grievances, Popery, &c. they will certainly say of this Church and Nation, Happy are the people that are in such a case.
as standing stubbornly irreconcilable to any but their own placits, and After all the complaints of Grievances, Popery, etc. they will Certainly say of this Church and nation, Happy Are the people that Are in such a case.
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