A sermon preach'd at the Chappel of Brentwood in Essex, October the 7th, 1693, at the visitation of the Right Reverend Father in God, Henry, Lord Bishop of London ... by Ofsp. Blackall ...
— Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.
— Then said jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away? Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of Eternal life.
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II. The occasion of this great Desertion, intimated in that Clause, NONLATINALPHABET, from that time, or upon that occasion. III. A Question thereupon put by our Lord to those few that still remained with him:
II The occasion of this great Desertion, intimated in that Clause,, from that time, or upon that occasion. III. A Question thereupon put by our Lord to those few that still remained with him:
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Each of which Particulars will afford some useful Observations, which in the Sequel of this Discourse I shall briefly touch upon, (the time not permitting me to do more) and then make some Application of the whole.
Each of which Particulars will afford Some useful Observations, which in the Sequel of this Discourse I shall briefly touch upon, (the time not permitting me to do more) and then make Some Application of the Whole.
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I. The Relation of a Remarkable Accident that befel our Saviour in the Course of his Ministry, viz. his being deserted at once by a great many of his Disciples:
I The Relation of a Remarkable Accident that befell our Saviour in the Course of his Ministry, viz. his being deserted At once by a great many of his Disciples:
and had been miraculously fed by him with five Barly-loaves, and two small fishes, was about 5000, and that upon that they all of them acknowledged that he was the Christ, as you may see at the 14th Verse, This is of a truth (say they) that Prophet which should come into the World;
and had been miraculously fed by him with five Barley-loaves, and two small Fish, was about 5000, and that upon that they all of them acknowledged that he was the christ, as you may see At the 14th Verse, This is of a truth (say they) that Prophet which should come into the World;
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and thereupon presuming (according to the Notion generally received among the Jews at that time) that the Messias was to be a mighty Temporal Prince, they would fain then have perswaded him to take upon him the Kingdom.
and thereupon presuming (according to the Notion generally received among the jews At that time) that the Messias was to be a mighty Temporal Prince, they would fain then have persuaded him to take upon him the Kingdom.
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but perceiving which way his Disciples were gone over the Sea, and supposing that he had appointed to meet them on the other side, they took Shipping the very next day to follow him;
but perceiving which Way his Disciples were gone over the Sea, and supposing that he had appointed to meet them on the other side, they took Shipping the very next day to follow him;
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and yet behold on a sudden, even the very same day, upon occasion of some disgust which they took at his Doctrine, they all forsook him, leaving him (as it seems) alone, only with his Twelve Apostles.
and yet behold on a sudden, even the very same day, upon occasion of Some disgust which they took At his Doctrine, they all forsook him, leaving him (as it seems) alone, only with his Twelve Apostles.
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And if Infallibility will not serve for this purpose, there is, manifestly, no such absolute necessity, no such great usefulness of any Infallible Guide in the Church, as the Romanists pretend;
And if Infallibility will not serve for this purpose, there is, manifestly, no such absolute necessity, no such great usefulness of any Infallible Guide in the Church, as the Romanists pretend;
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An Infallible Guide (if there were any such now-a-days) could not teach more than the Holy Scriptures do, of such things as are necessary to be known by us;
an Infallible Guide (if there were any such nowadays) could not teach more than the Holy Scriptures do, of such things as Are necessary to be known by us;
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2. Another thing that may be observed from hence, is this, That it is no just Objection against any Church, that there are a great many that dislike it, and separate from it.
2. another thing that may be observed from hence, is this, That it is no just Objection against any Church, that there Are a great many that dislike it, and separate from it.
Let not then our Adversaries of the Church of Rome any more object against us (as they have used to do) that their Church is at Unity within its self, that they are all of one Mind, agreeing in the same Form of Doctrine,
Let not then our Adversaries of the Church of Room any more Object against us (as they have used to do) that their Church is At Unity within its self, that they Are all of one Mind, agreeing in the same From of Doctrine,
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For besides that the truth of this matter of fact might well be doubted, viz. whether there be greater Divisions among Protestants, than among Papists; which point I will not at this time dispute, This I dare boldly say, That the Unity which they boast of, is in great measure owing to the Inquisition,
For beside that the truth of this matter of fact might well be doubted, viz. whither there be greater Divisions among Protestants, than among Papists; which point I will not At this time dispute, This I Dare boldly say, That the Unity which they boast of, is in great measure owing to the Inquisition,
than the Separation of the Reformed Churches themselves from the Church of Rome (with which they once held Communion) is against that Church: So that if there be any thing in this Argument, it holds every whit as strong against them, as against us.
than the Separation of the Reformed Churches themselves from the Church of Room (with which they once held Communion) is against that Church: So that if there be any thing in this Argument, it holds every whit as strong against them, as against us.
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But in the Case of Separation the only point to be considered, in order to the discerning where the blame lies, is for what cause the Separation was made.
But in the Case of Separation the only point to be considered, in order to the discerning where the blame lies, is for what cause the Separation was made.
if consequently the ground of their Separation from us, be either because they will not endure sound Doctrine, or because they have itching Ears, which nothing will please but Novelties;
if consequently the ground of their Separation from us, be either Because they will not endure found Doctrine, or Because they have itching Ears, which nothing will please but Novelties;
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than it was against that Church which was at first Assembled, and governed by our Lord himself in Person, that there were some who when they had listed themselves under him as his Disciples, did afterwards (upon an unreasonable and groundless disgust) go back and walk no more with him.
than it was against that Church which was At First Assembled, and governed by our Lord himself in Person, that there were Some who when they had listed themselves under him as his Disciples, did afterwards (upon an unreasonable and groundless disgust) go back and walk no more with him.
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3 What may further be observed from hence in general, is this, That the Example of a Multitude is not a sufficient inducement to follow their practice, any further than the same may be justified by reason.
3 What may further be observed from hence in general, is this, That the Exampl of a Multitude is not a sufficient inducement to follow their practice, any further than the same may be justified by reason.
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and (as far as appears by the History) there were only 12 that remained with him, a very small number in comparison with that great Multitude that went away;
and (as Far as appears by the History) there were only 12 that remained with him, a very small number in comparison with that great Multitude that went away;
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From whence therefore (by the way) we may observe, how vain and trifling that Argument is, which they of the Church of Rome do urge in behalf of their Church, and to perswade us to return to it, taken from the great Multitude of those that are of the Roman Communion, in comparison with the Reformed Churches.
From whence Therefore (by the Way) we may observe, how vain and trifling that Argument is, which they of the Church of Room do urge in behalf of their Church, and to persuade us to return to it, taken from the great Multitude of those that Are of the Roman Communion, in comparison with the Reformed Churches.
if we should grant it to be of larger extent than all the Christian Churches besides, that are not of her Communion (which yet is certainly false) this is but a very sorry Argument to prove her to be the True, and only True Christian Church.
if we should grant it to be of larger extent than all the Christian Churches beside, that Are not of her Communion (which yet is Certainly false) this is but a very sorry Argument to prove her to be the True, and only True Christian Church.
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or amongst the Idolatrous Nations that dwelt round about him? Or which was the True Church in all that long Tract of time from Moses to our Saviour? Was it not confined to a very small spot of Land,
or among the Idolatrous nations that dwelled round about him? Or which was the True Church in all that long Tract of time from Moses to our Saviour? Was it not confined to a very small spot of Land,
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Again, if that be always the True Church which is the largest, time was when the Arian Hereticks were the True Christian Church, and the Orthodox Professors of Christianity (who were but a very few in number, in comparison with them) were consequently miserably deluded and rank Hereticks.
Again, if that be always the True Church which is the Largest, time was when the Arian Heretics were the True Christian Church, and the Orthodox Professors of Christianity (who were but a very few in number, in comparison with them) were consequently miserably deluded and rank Heretics.
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and the Right Worship of God, but hath himself clearly stated and fully determined this matter in the Books of Scripture many hundred years ago, that Determination of his is and will ever be most undoubtedly true;
and the Right Worship of God, but hath himself clearly stated and Fully determined this matter in the Books of Scripture many hundred Years ago, that Determination of his is and will ever be most undoubtedly true;
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II. The second thing which I took notice of in the words, was the occasion of this great Schism, intimated in that Clause, NONLATINALPHABET, from that time, or (as it may be rendred) upon that occasion:
II The second thing which I took notice of in the words, was the occasion of this great Schism, intimated in that Clause,, from that time, or (as it may be rendered) upon that occasion:
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Our Saviour well knowing the Hypocrisy of that great Crowd that followed him, and that all their pretended Zeal for him was really nothing else but Interest, plainly tells them of it, v 26. Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye seek me not because ye saw the miracles,
Our Saviour well knowing the Hypocrisy of that great Crowd that followed him, and that all their pretended Zeal for him was really nothing Else but Interest, plainly tells them of it, v 26. Verily, verily, I say unto you, you seek me not Because you saw the Miracles,
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and from their Temporal Interests and Concernments, and to give themselves up to be instructed by him in the way and means of Salvation, v. 27. Labour not for the meat which perisheth,
and from their Temporal Interests and Concernments, and to give themselves up to be instructed by him in the Way and means of Salvation, v. 27. Labour not for the meat which Perishes,
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And this Subject he prosecutes in the remaining part of the Chapter, shewing by many Arguments, that there was no way for them to attain the Blessedness of the other World,
And this Subject he prosecutes in the remaining part of the Chapter, showing by many Arguments, that there was no Way for them to attain the Blessedness of the other World,
but by receiving and believing his Doctrine, and leading their Lives according to it. And NONLATINALPHABET, upon this occasion, many of them went back, and walked no more with him.
but by receiving and believing his Doctrine, and leading their Lives according to it. And, upon this occasion, many of them went back, and walked no more with him.
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when he had acquainted them that his Kingdom was a Spiritual Kingdom, and that the only way for them to be made Partakers of it, was by carefully observing those strict Rules of Holiness and Virtue which he taught;
when he had acquainted them that his Kingdom was a Spiritual Kingdom, and that the only Way for them to be made Partakers of it, was by carefully observing those strict Rules of Holiness and Virtue which he taught;
From whence we may observe (and 'tis the only thing I shall at present observe from hence) That 'tis the Duty of those who are Ministers of the Gospel boldly to speak the Truth,
From whence we may observe (and it's the only thing I shall At present observe from hence) That it's the Duty of those who Are Ministers of the Gospel boldly to speak the Truth,
In other things indeed it becomes them (and it is a part of that prudence which it is their duty to exercise in their behaviour towards others) to be as compliant and complaisant as they can;
In other things indeed it becomes them (and it is a part of that prudence which it is their duty to exercise in their behaviour towards Others) to be as compliant and complaisant as they can;
or to be of none) will forsake our Assemblies, and either joyn themselves to some other Congregations, where they hope they shall hear more comfortable Doctrine,
or to be of none) will forsake our Assemblies, and either join themselves to Some other Congregations, where they hope they shall hear more comfortable Doctrine,
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— but be it so, — the fear or the probability of this, will not justify us in neglecting our own Duty, which is to be instant in season, and out of season, and to reprove, rebuke,
— but be it so, — the Fear or the probability of this, will not justify us in neglecting our own Duty, which is to be instant in season, and out of season, and to reprove, rebuke,
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and exhort with all long suffering and doctrine This is the Direction that St. Paul gives to Timothy, and in him to all the Ministers of the Gospel; and that too,
and exhort with all long suffering and Doctrine This is the Direction that Saint Paul gives to Timothy, and in him to all the Ministers of the Gospel; and that too,
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but if it be the truth it self that gives the offence, and not the imprudent manner of its delivery, our business is not to please men but God; and we must do our Duty,
but if it be the truth it self that gives the offence, and not the imprudent manner of its delivery, our business is not to please men but God; and we must do our Duty,
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We may think, perhaps, that in case our boldness in speaking the Truth, and reproving Vice, should drive away any from our Assemblies, (especially if they be Persons of Note and Authority in the place where they live) this would be to the disadvantage of our Church and Religion. But no such matter;
We may think, perhaps, that in case our boldness in speaking the Truth, and reproving Vice, should drive away any from our Assemblies, (especially if they be Persons of Note and authority in the place where they live) this would be to the disadvantage of our Church and Religion. But no such matter;
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for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us. Such are as much the Churches Enemies before their Separation, as they can be afterwards;
for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us. Such Are as much the Churches Enemies before their Separation, as they can be afterwards;
but tho he foresaw this event, he would not be unfaithful in his Office, or neglect that business for which he came into the World, which was to bear Witness unto the Truth;
but though he foresaw this event, he would not be unfaithful in his Office, or neglect that business for which he Come into the World, which was to bear Witness unto the Truth;
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The Question which our Lord (upon the occasion of this great Desertion) puts to those that still remained with him, Jesus said unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
The Question which our Lord (upon the occasion of this great Desertion) puts to those that still remained with him, jesus said unto the twelve, Will you also go away?
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and you value not the having a portion in my Spiritual Kingdom, or dislike the Conditions of attaining it, 'tis to no purpose for you to stay any longer with me;
and you valve not the having a portion in my Spiritual Kingdom, or dislike the Conditions of attaining it, it's to no purpose for you to stay any longer with me;
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If indeed Salvation were annexed to the outward Profession of Christianity, and every Visible Member of the Church, were also a Member of Christ's Spiritual Kingdom, it would be such a great deed of Charity to entitle men to these benefits,
If indeed Salvation were annexed to the outward Profession of Christianity, and every Visible Member of the Church, were also a Member of Christ's Spiritual Kingdom, it would be such a great deed of Charity to entitle men to these benefits,
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Not but that after all, it is most undoubtedly the Duty of Christian Magistrates to endeavour that all their Subjects may be brought both to the Profession and Belief of the True Christian Faith; and to this end they ought to set up,
Not but that After all, it is most undoubtedly the Duty of Christian Magistrates to endeavour that all their Subject's may be brought both to the Profession and Belief of the True Christian Faith; and to this end they ought to Set up,
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and what Discouragements to Error and Schism, being Subjects needful to be enquired into only by them that have the power of making or executing Laws, are not so proper to be discoursed of here.
and what Discouragements to Error and Schism, being Subject's needful to be inquired into only by them that have the power of making or executing Laws, Are not so proper to be discoursed of Here.
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for tho his Kingdom was Spiritual, i. e. tho he was pleased to use only Spiritual Means and Motives to engage men to be his Disciples, he could have used other means if he had pleased;
for though his Kingdom was Spiritual, i. e. though he was pleased to use only Spiritual Means and Motives to engage men to be his Disciples, he could have used other means if he had pleased;
2. Another thing that may be observed from hence, is this, That no License given, no Toleration granted, no Exemption from Temporal Penalties in case of Separation allowed by men, is sufficient to excuse from the guilt of Schism those that separate from the True Christian Church whereof they were Members,
2. another thing that may be observed from hence, is this, That no License given, no Toleration granted, no Exemption from Temporal Penalties in case of Separation allowed by men, is sufficient to excuse from the guilt of Schism those that separate from the True Christian Church whereof they were Members,
For what think you, if the Twelve Apostles, upon this leave given them by Christ, had gone back with the Five thousand, would they not by our Saviour himself (at the great day) have been judged Schismaticks or Apostates for their so deserting him?
For what think you, if the Twelve Apostles, upon this leave given them by christ, had gone back with the Five thousand, would they not by our Saviour himself (At the great day) have been judged Schismatics or Apostates for their so deserting him?
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But notwithstanding this Toleration, (as it may be called) it was most certainly their Duty still to adhere to that Profession of Christianity, which they had taken upon themselves;
But notwithstanding this Toleration, (as it may be called) it was most Certainly their Duty still to adhere to that Profession of Christianity, which they had taken upon themselves;
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so that all the meaning of the largest and most unlimited Toleration that the Law can grant, is no more than this, viz. a Declaration that men shall not be liable to any Temporal Mulcts or Penalties,
so that all the meaning of the Largest and most unlimited Toleration that the Law can grant, is no more than this, viz. a Declaration that men shall not be liable to any Temporal Mulcts or Penalties,
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but if antecedently to the Establishment of any Church by the Civil Power, and if antecedently to the enacting of any Penal Laws to oblige Men to hold its Communion, it was a Schism to separate without cause, from that Christian Church whereof we were Members,
but if antecedently to the Establishment of any Church by the Civil Power, and if antecedently to the enacting of any Penal Laws to oblige Men to hold its Communion, it was a Schism to separate without cause, from that Christian Church whereof we were Members,
and such Schismatical Separation was a Sin before God, then so it will be still, notwithstanding any License or Toleration that can be granted by the Secular Power.
and such Schismatical Separation was a since before God, then so it will be still, notwithstanding any License or Toleration that can be granted by the Secular Power.
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But now, That before any Civil Laws were enacted in savour of the Church, it was unlawful for any man to separate from that Church, whereof he was a Member, without cause;
But now, That before any Civil Laws were enacted in savour of the Church, it was unlawful for any man to separate from that Church, whereof he was a Member, without cause;
For in the Apostles days, there was no Civil Establishment of any Church, all the Civil Powers then in being were either Jewish or Heathen, and Judaism or Paganism were the only established Religions;
For in the Apostles days, there was no Civil Establishment of any Church, all the Civil Powers then in being were either Jewish or Heathen, and Judaism or Paganism were the only established Religions;
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They continued stedfastly in the Apostles doctrine and fellowship, saith St. Luke, declaring the Practice of the first Converted Christians; Acts 2.42.
They continued steadfastly in the Apostles Doctrine and fellowship, Says Saint Lycia, declaring the Practice of the First Converted Christians; Acts 2.42.
Even then it was a Duty to mark them that caused Divisions and Offences, contrary to the Doctrine which they had learned, [ from Christ and his Apostles ] and to avoid them; Rom. 16.17.
Even then it was a Duty to mark them that caused Divisions and Offences, contrary to the Doctrine which they had learned, [ from christ and his Apostles ] and to avoid them; Rom. 16.17.
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Even then Strifes and Divisions were Acts of Carnality, as we are told, 1 Cor. 3.3. and Heresy was then one of those Works of the Flesh, of which the Apostle says, That they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God, Gal. 5.20. In a word;
Even then Strifes and Divisions were Acts of Carnality, as we Are told, 1 Cor. 3.3. and Heresy was then one of those Works of the Flesh, of which the Apostle Says, That they which do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God, Gal. 5.20. In a word;
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There was a Christian Church before there was any Christian State; and long before there were any Acts of Ʋniformity made, it was an Apostolical Canon, Let all things be done decently and in order;
There was a Christian Church before there was any Christian State; and long before there were any Acts of Ʋniformity made, it was an Apostolical Canon, Let all things be done decently and in order;
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which obliged both the Bishops and Governors of the Church to ordain such Constitutions as were requisite for the decent and orderly Celebration of the Publick Worship,
which obliged both the Bishops and Governors of the Church to ordain such Constitutions as were requisite for the decent and orderly Celebration of the Public Worship,
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IV. The honest and discreet Answer that was made by Simon Peter, in the Name of himself, and the other Apostles, when this Option was put to them, Will ye also go away? says our Saviour; Lord, says he, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.
IV. The honest and discreet Answer that was made by Simon Peter, in the Name of himself, and the other Apostles, when this Option was put to them, Will you also go away? Says our Saviour; Lord, Says he, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of Eternal life.
he supposes it as a most evident and undeniable Truth (as indeed it is) That it is not enough for a man to have Faith to himself, to adore God only in his heart,
he supposes it as a most evident and undeniable Truth (as indeed it is) That it is not enough for a man to have Faith to himself, to adore God only in his heart,
And this is a Point very needful, and well worthy to be considered by a great many that now-a-days do forsake our Churches, not to go to any other Religious Assemblies,
And this is a Point very needful, and well worthy to be considered by a great many that nowadays do forsake our Churches, not to go to any other Religious Assemblies,
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2. Therefore, what may be further observed from hence is this, That seeing it is necessary to be of some Church or other, it is highly unreasonable to separate from the Church whereof we are Members, till we have found out a better Church to joyn our selves to.
2. Therefore, what may be further observed from hence is this, That seeing it is necessary to be of Some Church or other, it is highly unreasonable to separate from the Church whereof we Are Members, till we have found out a better Church to join our selves to.
It is indeed St. Paul 's Direction, 1 Thes. 5.21. That we should prove all things; and this is a Text often cited by these men in justification of themselves;
It is indeed Saint Paul is Direction, 1 Thebes 5.21. That we should prove all things; and this is a Text often cited by these men in justification of themselves;
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suppose we have some little Doubts and Scruples in our minds, whether that Religion and way of Worship that we have been bred up in, be the best or no? do they think that the Apostle would have us be of all Religions one after another, that so at last we may be able to judge which is best? This would be just as if a man in his Journey meeting with several cross ways, should go a little in one,
suppose we have Some little Doubts and Scruples in our minds, whither that Religion and Way of Worship that we have been bred up in, be the best or no? do they think that the Apostle would have us be of all Religions one After Another, that so At last we may be able to judge which is best? This would be just as if a man in his Journey meeting with several cross ways, should go a little in one,
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the certain consequence of which would be, that having spent his whole day in making these trials of the several ways that presented themselves, he would be no nearer his Journeys end at Night,
the certain consequence of which would be, that having spent his Whole day in making these trials of the several ways that presented themselves, he would be no nearer his Journeys end At Night,
and fewer yet (if any at all) that have leisure enough from the necessary avocations of Life, to go through with such a difficult and tedious Work as this would be;
and fewer yet (if any At all) that have leisure enough from the necessary avocations of Life, to go through with such a difficult and tedious Work as this would be;
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so that for a man to take this method, would be just as if the travailing-man before-spoken of, meeting with several cross ways, should spend his whole day in sitting still and considering which of them to chuse,
so that for a man to take this method, would be just as if the travailing-man before-spoken of, meeting with several cross ways, should spend his Whole day in sitting still and considering which of them to choose,
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or if he had a Guide with him, on whose skill and judgment he might with prudence rely, rather than on his own, he would take that way which he directed him to;
or if he had a Guide with him, on whose skill and judgement he might with prudence rely, rather than on his own, he would take that Way which he directed him to;
Or if after all he should be in a mistake, yet having done his best, and taken the prudentest method that he could, his mistake would be pitiable and pardonable.
Or if After all he should be in a mistake, yet having done his best, and taken the prudentest method that he could, his mistake would be pitiable and pardonable.
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or who under a pretence that he is quite at a loss, and in a great uncertainty, in what way God would be worshipped, passes his days without making profession of any Religion,
or who under a pretence that he is quite At a loss, and in a great uncertainty, in what Way God would be worshipped, passes his days without making profession of any Religion,
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and do ordinarily communicate with, own the same Scriptures, profess the same Creed, worship the same God, and are in all respects of the same Religion that we are of.
and do ordinarily communicate with, own the same Scriptures, profess the same Creed, worship the same God, and Are in all respects of the same Religion that we Are of.
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But if it be so, then why do they go from us? If they believe that we have the words of eternal life, what need they go elsewhere? what can they hope for more in the Communion of any other Church,
But if it be so, then why do they go from us? If they believe that we have the words of Eternal life, what need they go elsewhere? what can they hope for more in the Communion of any other Church,
but to forsake a Church, and at the same time to profess that they are still of the same Religion with that Church which they have forsaken, is a practice which I think no account can be given of.
but to forsake a Church, and At the same time to profess that they Are still of the same Religion with that Church which they have forsaken, is a practice which I think no account can be given of.
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This is certainly to break the Unity of the Church for nothing, and needlesly to make a rent and a Schism in the Body of Christ; and that very thing which they plead in excuse for their Schism, does to my apprehension render it altogether inexcusable:
This is Certainly to break the Unity of the Church for nothing, and needlessly to make a rend and a Schism in the Body of christ; and that very thing which they plead in excuse for their Schism, does to my apprehension render it altogether inexcusable:
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But I know it is pleaded by this sort of Separatists, That though they agree with us in the Substantials of Religion, they differ from us in the Circumstantials,
But I know it is pleaded by this sort of Separatists, That though they agree with us in the Substantials of Religion, they differ from us in the Circumstantials,
and therefore go for the most part to other Religious Assemblies, because there they think God is worshipped after a purer manner than he is amongst us;
and Therefore go for the most part to other Religious Assemblies, Because there they think God is worshipped After a Purer manner than he is among us;
or if it be unlawful to receive the Sacrament upon the Knee, why do they ever do these things at all? why do they do that to qualify themselves for an Office, which if it be a sin, they ought not to do to gain the whole world? But if these things be lawful,
or if it be unlawful to receive the Sacrament upon the Knee, why do they ever do these things At all? why do they do that to qualify themselves for an Office, which if it be a since, they ought not to do to gain the Whole world? But if these things be lawful,
what a small reason is this to make a Schism and Division in the Church? There can be no end of Separations and Divisions if they may be justified by such fanciful dislikes as these;
what a small reason is this to make a Schism and Division in the Church? There can be no end of Separations and Divisions if they may be justified by such fanciful dislikes as these;
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Nay, not only the Fancies of divers men, but even of the same men at divers times, are so very different as to such things, that what they like one day, they oftentimes dislike as much the next;
Nay, not only the Fancies of diverse men, but even of the same men At diverse times, Are so very different as to such things, that what they like one day, they oftentimes dislike as much the next;
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and a third of a third, till at last having tried all Sects, and found in every one something that he disliked, he will come to be of no Religion at all. Or if not so;
and a third of a third, till At last having tried all Sects, and found in every one something that he disliked, he will come to be of no Religion At all. Or if not so;
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and omit the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy and faith, without which all his zeal for the external Purity of the Divine Worship will avail him nothing.
and omit the Weightier matters of the law, judgement, mercy and faith, without which all his zeal for the external Purity of the Divine Worship will avail him nothing.
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and with which you ought to hold communion in sacred things, you rend the Body of Christ, and are Schismaticks before God, altho you are not guilty of any State-crime, nor incur any legal Penalties.
and with which you ought to hold communion in sacred things, you rend the Body of christ, and Are Schismatics before God, although you Are not guilty of any State-crime, nor incur any Legal Penalties.
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It was very reasonably put by Joshua to the Children of Israel, Josh. 24.15. If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, chuse you this day whom you will serve;
It was very reasonably put by joshua to the Children of Israel, Josh. 24.15. If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve;
Chuse you then, before you forsake the Religion and Communion that you were brought up in, (chuse you, I say) what Religion you will be of, what Communion you will adhere to.
Choose you then, before you forsake the Religion and Communion that you were brought up in, (choose you, I say) what Religion you will be of, what Communion you will adhere to.
Will you return back again into Egypt; or (in the words of Joshua ) will you serve the gods that your fathers served, that were on the other side of the floud? I mean, will you go over to the Church of Rome? i.e. will you go to a Church that has most notoriously corrupted the Faith of Christ? To a Church that takes away the key of knowledge from her people, not suffering them to look into the Holy Scriptures, which are the Oracles of God, and the words of life? To a Church that has enlarged her Creed to double that of the Apostles; and enjoins as necessary to Salvation, the belief not only of the greatest Falsities,
Will you return back again into Egypt; or (in the words of joshua) will you serve the God's that your Father's served, that were on the other side of the flood? I mean, will you go over to the Church of Rome? i.e. will you go to a Church that has most notoriously corrupted the Faith of christ? To a Church that Takes away the key of knowledge from her people, not suffering them to look into the Holy Scriptures, which Are the Oracles of God, and the words of life? To a Church that has enlarged her Creed to double that of the Apostles; and enjoins as necessary to Salvation, the belief not only of the greatest Falsities,
What is there in this Church that can charm or tempt you to her Communion, unless perhaps it be the very easy terms on which she promises you Salvation?
What is there in this Church that can charm or tempt you to her Communion, unless perhaps it be the very easy terms on which she promises you Salvation?
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If you will not go over to the Church of Rome; whither is it that you'll go when you leave us? Will you go and join your selves to any of the Separate Assemblies here at home? But if so, To which of them will ye go? For here is such variety of ways at once offered to you,
If you will not go over to the Church of Room; whither is it that You'll go when you leave us? Will you go and join your selves to any of the Separate Assemblies Here At home? But if so, To which of them will you go? For Here is such variety of ways At once offered to you,
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I have not time now to tell you how many several Sects there are of Dissenters from the Church, and much less to give you a just and compleat Character of them, that you may consider which of them to chuse;
I have not time now to tell you how many several Sects there Are of Dissenters from the Church, and much less to give you a just and complete Character of them, that you may Consider which of them to choose;
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2. Others of them there are, that positively deny the most Fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, as the Doctrine of the Ever Blessed Trinity, the Incarnation of the Son of God, the Satisfaction of our Saviour, and the like;
2. Others of them there Are, that positively deny the most Fundamental Articles of the Christian Faith, as the Doctrine of the Ever Blessed Trinity, the Incarnation of the Son of God, the Satisfaction of our Saviour, and the like;
3. Others again there are that teach such Doctrines, as either directly, or in their immediate consequences, give too great Encouragement to Vice, by rendring a good Life unnecessary;
3. Others again there Are that teach such Doctrines, as either directly, or in their immediate consequences, give too great Encouragement to Vice, by rendering a good Life unnecessary;
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But I hope I have already mentioned a sufficient prejudice against all such easy Religions, so that you will not so much as once think of going to them.
But I hope I have already mentioned a sufficient prejudice against all such easy Religions, so that you will not so much as once think of going to them.
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Why should you break the Unity of that Church whereof you are Members, and with which you agree in all the Essentials of Doctrine and Worship, only for the sake of two or three harmless Ceremonies? which she uses indeed in her Publick Worship for decency and order sake;
Why should you break the Unity of that Church whereof you Are Members, and with which you agree in all the Essentials of Doctrine and Worship, only for the sake of two or three harmless Ceremonies? which she uses indeed in her Public Worship for decency and order sake;
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why should you leave her, seeing by your own confession, she has the words of eternal life, as well as they? And if she has, to what purpose should you go elsewhere?
why should you leave her, seeing by your own Confessi, she has the words of Eternal life, as well as they? And if she has, to what purpose should you go elsewhere?
whereas, if you go to the Separate Assemblies, you know not what God you shall worship, at least, you know not with what you shall serve God till you come thither;
whereas, if you go to the Separate Assemblies, you know not what God you shall worship, At least, you know not with what you shall serve God till you come thither;
And without magnifying our selves too much, this I'm sure I may safely say, That many that have gone from their own Church, to a Separate Assembly, to hear a better Sermon, have heard a worse.
And without magnifying our selves too much, this I'm sure I may safely say, That many that have gone from their own Church, to a Separate Assembly, to hear a better Sermon, have herd a Worse.
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But however that be, so long as the Doctrine that is preached in both places, is the same, (as you grant it is) there cannot be so much difference in the Words and Phrases wherein it is expressed,
But however that be, so long as the Doctrine that is preached in both places, is the same, (as you grant it is) there cannot be so much difference in the Words and Phrases wherein it is expressed,
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