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What a smutty Story is that in the 6th, 7th, and 8th Chapters of Tobit, appointed for the Lessons on the last day of September, and the first of August, which is enough to make a Man laugh till he burst, as certainly as the lumps of Pitch, Fat,
What a smutty Story is that in the 6th, 7th, and 8th Chapters of Tobit, appointed for the Lessons on the last day of September, and the First of August, which is enough to make a Man laugh till he burst, as Certainly as the lumps of Pitch, Fat,
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and Hair, did the Dragon (Another precious Story, which not being appointed formerly by our Church, was by the New Reformers on the late Kings Restauration, ordered to be read to us on the 23d of November ).
and Hair, did the Dragon (another precious Story, which not being appointed formerly by our Church, was by the New Reformers on the late Kings Restauration, ordered to be read to us on the 23d of November).
when he came to the House of Raguel. For this Raguel had a Bonny Girl to his Daughter, called Sarah, on whom it seems a certain spiteful Devil had clapt a sort of a Venetian Pad-lock; so that tho seven young Fellows had successively Married her,
when he Come to the House of Raguel. For this Raguel had a Bonny Girl to his Daughter, called Sarah, on whom it seems a certain spiteful devil had clapped a sort of a Venetian Padlock; so that though seven young Fellows had successively Married her,
and burns them upon the Coals, which made such a perfume, that away scours the Devil into the utmost parts of Egypt; and so Tobias and Sarah very comfortably enjoy each other.
and burns them upon the Coals, which made such a perfume, that away scours the devil into the utmost parts of Egypt; and so Tobias and Sarah very comfortably enjoy each other.
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And why not the Arcadian Prayer in the same Book for the furthering of our Devotions? To carry on the Humour, we humbly move, that we may be in•tructed out of another Royal Paper;
And why not the Arcadian Prayer in the same Book for the furthering of our Devotions? To carry on the Humour, we humbly move, that we may be in•tructed out of Another Royal Paper;
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That the same day, on which this Story out of Tobit is read to us, the other Lesson to make them both of a piece, may be the late Depositions about the pretended Prince of Wales.
That the same day, on which this Story out of Tobit is read to us, the other lesson to make them both of a piece, may be the late Depositions about the pretended Prince of Wales.
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again, at the end of the 95th Psal. O come let us Sing, &c. again, at the end of the Benedicite; again, at the end of Benedictus; and again, in the Litany;
again, At the end of the 95th Psalm O come let us Sing, etc. again, At the end of the Benedicite; again, At the end of Benedictus; and again, in the Litany;
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that is ten times in the ordinary Morning-Service. The Lords Prayer is said once at the end of the Absolution; again, after the Apostles Creed; again, in the Litany;
that is ten times in the ordinary Morning-Service. The lords Prayer is said once At the end of the Absolution; again, After the Apostles Creed; again, in the Litany;
all which seem to make such a confused Babling, that we can hardly reconcile it to the Apostles Discouse in the first Epistle to Corinth. and 14th Chapter; and make a Man think he were in Dover-Court, rather than a Christian Assembly.
all which seem to make such a confused Babbling, that we can hardly reconcile it to the Apostles Discourse in the First Epistle to Corinth. and 14th Chapter; and make a Man think he were in Dover-Court, rather than a Christian Assembly.
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We can't but on this Occasion sometimes reflect on that wise Doctor at Oxford, who when he met with a little good way, was wont after he had once travell'd over it, to turn about his Horse,
We can't but on this Occasion sometime reflect on that wise Doctor At Oxford, who when he met with a little good Way, was wont After he had once traveled over it, to turn about his Horse,
Were several of our short Prayers well digested into one, we humbly conceive it would be like the uniting of the little Sparkles of Heaven into a constellation that renders them the more conspicuous.
Were several of our short Prayers well digested into one, we humbly conceive it would be like the uniting of the little Sparkles of Heaven into a constellation that renders them the more conspicuous.
And were the whole Service somewhat shortned, and so room left for Free-Prayer, and encouragement given to it, we question not but our Learned Clergy would immediately exceed any of the Dissenters in that way, and greatly edify us.
And were the Whole Service somewhat shortened, and so room left for Free-Prayer, and encouragement given to it, we question not but our Learned Clergy would immediately exceed any of the Dissenters in that Way, and greatly edify us.
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For not to examine what hath been urged on both sides, we will take the Learned Dr. Stillingfleet 's Opinion for true, That this was an Invention of the Jesuits: yet we know they are cunning Fellows; 'tis a very popular thing; it takes wonderfully;
For not to examine what hath been urged on both sides, we will take the Learned Dr. Stillingfleet is Opinion for true, That this was an Invention of the Jesuits: yet we know they Are cunning Fellows; it's a very popular thing; it Takes wonderfully;
We are of that Gentleman's mind, who said, There may be too great a restraint put on Men whom God and Nature hath distinguished from their Fellow-labourers, by blessing them with a happier Talent;
We Are of that Gentleman's mind, who said, There may be too great a restraint put on Men whom God and Nature hath distinguished from their Fellow-labourers, by blessing them with a Happier Talon;
and by giving them not only good Sense, but a powerful Utterance too, hath enabled them to gush out on the Attentive Auditory with a mighty stream of devout and unaffected Eloquence;
and by giving them not only good Sense, but a powerful Utterance too, hath enabled them to gush out on the Attentive Auditory with a mighty stream of devout and unaffected Eloquence;
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when a Man qualified, endued with Learning too, and above that, adorn'd with a good Life, breaks out into a warm and well-deliver'd Prayer before his Sermon, it hath the appearance of a Divine Rapture, he raiseth and leadeth the hearts of the Assembly in another manner than the most composed or best studied form of set words can ever do;
when a Man qualified, endued with Learning too, and above that, adorned with a good Life, breaks out into a warm and well-delivered Prayer before his Sermon, it hath the appearance of a Divine Rapture, he Raiseth and leads the hearts of the Assembly in Another manner than the most composed or best studied from of Set words can ever do;
and the Pray-wees would look like so many Statues, or Men of Straw, in the Pulpit, compar'd with those who speak with such a powerful Zeal, that men are tempted at the moment to believe Heaven it self hath directed their words to them.
and the Pray-wees would look like so many Statues, or Men of Straw, in the Pulpit, compared with those who speak with such a powerful Zeal, that men Are tempted At the moment to believe Heaven it self hath directed their words to them.
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for 'tis for the sake of their being point•d to be SUNG or said, that though in some places it be corrupt, and in others hath several Verses that are not in the Original,
for it's for the sake of their being point•d to be SUNG or said, that though in Some places it be corrupt, and in Others hath several Verses that Are not in the Original,
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We could wish those two Rubricks in the Communion Service were review'd; the first of which directs the Curate to stand at the North-side of the Table,
We could wish those two Rubrics in the Communion Service were reviewed; the First of which directs the Curate to stand At the North-side of the Table,
when he saith the Collect and the Lord's Prayer; and the seccond immediately after directs him to turn to the People, and rehearse distinctly all the Ten Commandments.
when he Says the Collect and the Lord's Prayer; and the Second immediately After directs him to turn to the People, and rehearse distinctly all the Ten commandments.
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We humbly conceive, did the Curate look the same way when he reads the Collect and Lord's Prayer, as he doth when he reads the Commandments; or rather, were both of them read in the Desk where the other Prayers are, especially in great Churches, we might then be able to hear him, which now many times we can't,
We humbly conceive, did the Curate look the same Way when he reads the Collect and Lord's Prayer, as he does when he reads the commandments; or rather, were both of them read in the Desk where the other Prayers Are, especially in great Churches, we might then be able to hear him, which now many times we can't,
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This we find reckon'd by those great Lights of our Church, formerly mention'd, among the Innovations, the reading some part of the Morning Prayer at the H. Table when there is no Communion.
This we find reckoned by those great Lights of our Church, formerly mentioned, among the Innovations, the reading Some part of the Morning Prayer At the H. Table when there is no Communion.
Nor can we be satisfied with what is usually said in defence of this Practice, That 'tis to put the people in mind that they should celebrate the Communion every Sunday.
Nor can we be satisfied with what is usually said in defence of this Practice, That it's to put the people in mind that they should celebrate the Communion every Sunday.
when we have so many Excellent and Learned Men, who can and ought to do it to much better purpose in their frequent, Eloquent and Pious Sermons out of the Pulpit? Must such Motions, as well as Pictures, be Lay-mens Books?
when we have so many Excellent and Learned Men, who can and ought to do it to much better purpose in their frequent, Eloquent and Pious Sermons out of the Pulpit? Must such Motions, as well as Pictures, be Laymen's Books?
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that it were carefully look'd to, not only that they be able to say the Creed, Lord's Prayer, and Ten Commandments, and to answer the Questions in the Catechism, but that they understand them too;
that it were carefully looked to, not only that they be able to say the Creed, Lord's Prayer, and Ten commandments, and to answer the Questions in the Catechism, but that they understand them too;
and then either to bring them, or at least send in Writing ▪ with his hand subscribed thereunto, the Names of all such persons in his Parish as he shall think it to be presented to the Bishop to be Confirmed, may be reinforced and observed, that so those that are notoriously scandalous,
and then either to bring them, or At least send in Writing ▪ with his hand subscribed thereunto, the Names of all such Persons in his Parish as he shall think it to be presented to the Bishop to be Confirmed, may be reinforced and observed, that so those that Are notoriously scandalous,
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or grosly ignorant what their Godfathers and Godmothers promised for them in Baptism, and which now with their own Mouth and Consent they are openly before the Church to ratifie and confirm, may not be admitted to it.
or grossly ignorant what their Godfathers and Godmothers promised for them in Baptism, and which now with their own Mouth and Consent they Are openly before the Church to ratify and confirm, may not be admitted to it.
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'Tis certainly no fault in our Constitution, but there is a great one in those who do not act according to it that admit many who have as little understanding of the Baptism•l Covenant when Hands are laid,
It's Certainly no fault in our Constitution, but there is a great one in those who do not act according to it that admit many who have as little understanding of the Baptism•l Covenant when Hands Are laid,
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— On whom, after the example of thy holy Apostles, we have now laid our hands, to certifie them by this sign of thy Favour, and Gracious Goodness towards them.
— On whom, After the Exampl of thy holy Apostles, we have now laid our hands, to certify them by this Signen of thy Favour, and Gracious goodness towards them.
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We could wish those passages in the Burial of the Dead were review'd, viz. Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God, to take to himself the Soul of our dear Brother here Departed, &c. We give thee hearty thanks for that it hath pleased thee to deliver this our Brother out of the miseries of this sinful World.
We could wish those passages in the Burial of the Dead were reviewed, viz. Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God, to take to himself the Soul of our dear Brother Here Departed, etc. We give thee hearty thanks for that it hath pleased thee to deliver this our Brother out of the misery's of this sinful World.
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'Tis true indeed, we are told that these words do suppose the strict exercise of Discipline. But as long as we see no such thing, 'tis an Hypothesis that gives us no relief at all.
It's true indeed, we Are told that these words do suppose the strict exercise of Discipline. But as long as we see no such thing, it's an Hypothesis that gives us no relief At all.
And seeing we are fallen on the Discipline of the Church, we do most humbly and earnestly beseech our Spiritual Fathers and Guides, that they would at last try their utmost for the setting of it up, that we may not be told from year to year,
And seeing we Are fallen on the Discipline of the Church, we do most humbly and earnestly beseech our Spiritual Father's and Guides, that they would At last try their utmost for the setting of it up, that we may not be told from year to year,
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as we are in our Ashwednesday Service, that there WAS anciently in the Church a godly Discipline of putting notorious Sinners to open Penance, which we only wish were restored, but confess it is not.
as we Are in our Ash wednesday Service, that there WAS anciently in the Church a godly Discipline of putting notorious Sinners to open Penance, which we only wish were restored, but confess it is not.
viz. the reading the general Sentences of God's Cursing against impenitent Sinners, out of Deut. 27. and other places of Scripture, to which we are all required to answer and say Amen.
viz. the reading the general Sentences of God's Cursing against impenitent Sinners, out of Deuteronomy 27. and other places of Scripture, to which we Are all required to answer and say Amen.
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Or suppose our King should be guilty of any of these crimes, as some of them were within the memory of man, we should be loth to say Amen, or So be it, to such a Curse.
Or suppose our King should be guilty of any of these crimes, as Some of them were within the memory of man, we should be loath to say Amen, or So be it, to such a Curse.
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and by a particular application of a Thou art the man. But for every one of us of the Laity to pronounce an Amen to a solemn Curse denounced against all such Offenders,
and by a particular application of a Thou art the man. But for every one of us of the Laity to pronounce an Amen to a solemn Curse denounced against all such Offenders,
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and them among the rest, tho in the self-same Service we stile them our most Religious and Gracious ones, and that in the Church too, don't look like that Reverence we have been taught to bear towards Crowned Heads. True indeed, the Israelites once did pronounce several of these Curses on Mount Ebal, with an Amen; but this was by virtue of an express Command from God;
and them among the rest, though in the selfsame Service we style them our most Religious and Gracious ones, and that in the Church too, don't look like that reverence we have been taught to bear towards Crowned Heads. True indeed, the Israelites once did pronounce several of these Curses on Mount Ebal, with an Amen; but this was by virtue of an express Command from God;
Having consider'd the Liturgy, we proceed to take notice of those Rites and Ceremonies of our Worship, which His Majesty hath join'd with it, and concerning which, he says, That being things in their own nature indifferent,
Having considered the Liturgy, we proceed to take notice of those Rites and Ceremonies of our Worship, which His Majesty hath joined with it, and Concerning which, he Says, That being things in their own nature indifferent,
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Now it being confess'd on all hands, that they are things alterable and indifferent in their own nature, we are all of us of the mind, that many unanswerable Reasons may be urg'd for their utter removal,
Now it being confessed on all hands, that they Are things alterable and indifferent in their own nature, we Are all of us of the mind, that many unanswerable Reasons may be urged for their utter removal,
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such as are the dangers and hazards to which they have already expos'd our Church, the fatal Divisions, the unnatural and implacable animosities they have occasioned, and continue to foment;
such as Are the dangers and hazards to which they have already exposed our Church, the fatal Divisions, the unnatural and implacable animosities they have occasioned, and continue to foment;
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the obligations that we lie under from the Commands and Examples of Christ and his Apostles, to yield in things of so small moment to the invincible scruples,
the obligations that we lie under from the Commands and Examples of christ and his Apostles, to yield in things of so small moment to the invincible scruples,
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We cannot tell how to excuse the conduct of those persons, who, notwithstanding all the respect they owe to a Gracious Prince, their Duties to God and their scrupulous fellow-Christians, will evidently lay open both the Church and State to an unavoidable Ruin, rather than depart from the Imposition and Use of such Rites, no more than we could have justified St. John the Baptist,
We cannot tell how to excuse the conduct of those Persons, who, notwithstanding all the respect they owe to a Gracious Prince, their Duties to God and their scrupulous fellow-Christians, will evidently lay open both the Church and State to an unavoidable Ruin, rather than depart from the Imposition and Use of such Rites, no more than we could have justified Saint John the Baptist,
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if he had fallen a Sacrifice to the fury of Herod, meerly because he would not administer Baptism without his Raiment of Camel• h•ir and his leathern Girdle. We cannot blame the Piety and Wisdom of our first Reformers, who introduced and continued these, to avoid throwing the Nation, that was then over-run with Superstition, into great and deadly Convulsions:
if he had fallen a Sacrifice to the fury of Herod, merely Because he would not administer Baptism without his Raiment of Camel• h•ir and his leathern Girdle. We cannot blame the Piety and Wisdom of our First Reformers, who introduced and continued these, to avoid throwing the nation, that was then overrun with Superstition, into great and deadly Convulsions:
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but since these reasons are now ceas'd, and very dismal inconveniences do attend their present use, we do think it better to throw them by, than retain them.
but since these Reasons Are now ceased, and very dismal inconveniences do attend their present use, we do think it better to throw them by, than retain them.
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It was necessary, that when our Church first rose out of the Superstition, Darkness and Idolatry, in which she had been so long buried, she should like Lazarus have some of the Grave-cloaths about her;
It was necessary, that when our Church First rose out of the Superstition, Darkness and Idolatry, in which she had been so long buried, she should like Lazarus have Some of the Graveclothes about her;
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and at our Sacraments, who do think our present Contests about these matters, to be much like that, which we about London saw managed between the Ladies and the Mobile about Top-knots; the Rabble design'd to force them to lay them aside by Ballads, Pictures, and insolent Jeers;
and At our Sacraments, who do think our present Contests about these matters, to be much like that, which we about London saw managed between the Ladies and the Mobile about Topknots; the Rabble designed to force them to lay them aside by Ballads, Pictures, and insolent Jeers;
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but had the dispute run so high as to endanger an universal Mutiny and Insurrection, we should have commended that Sex, if they had prudently thrown them off, and quitted the Field.
but had the dispute run so high as to endanger an universal Mutiny and Insurrection, we should have commended that Sex, if they had prudently thrown them off, and quit the Field.
SInce the consideration of the greatest part of 'em will fall under the following Heads in His Majesty's Commission, we shall confine these Remarks to a few of 'em that cannot be so conveniently rang'd under those Particulars.
SInce the consideration of the greatest part of they will fallen under the following Heads in His Majesty's Commission, we shall confine these Remarks to a few of they that cannot be so conveniently ranged under those Particulars.
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so that Doctrine should in all reason be disown'd and censur'd, which so many Divines of our Church have endeavoured to def•nd and propagate in their publick Writings, viz. That the Church Ʋniversal ought to be governed by the Decrees of General Councils;
so that Doctrine should in all reason be disowned and censured, which so many Divines of our Church have endeavoured to def•nd and propagate in their public Writings, viz. That the Church Ʋniversal ought to be governed by the Decrees of General Councils;
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and during the interval of such Councils, the only way of Concord is to obey the Governing Part of the Universal Church, viz. All the Bishops in one Regent College, governing the whole Christian World, per literas formatas. Especially when, on pretence of the easier Execution of these Universal Laws, some of 'em have been so liberal to his Holiness, as to assign that Province to him of Patriarch of the West,
and during the interval of such Councils, the only Way of Concord is to obey the Governing Part of the Universal Church, viz. All the Bishops in one Regent College, governing the Whole Christian World, per literas Formed. Especially when, on pretence of the Easier Execution of these Universal Laws, Some of they have been so liberal to his Holiness, as to assign that Province to him of Patriarch of the West,
And how much all the fierceness of Archbishops Laud and Bramhall, Dr. Heylin, Bishops Morley, Gunning, and Sparrow, Dr. Saywell, Mr. Dodwell, &c. against all Dissenters at home,
And how much all the fierceness of Archbishop's Laud and Bramhall, Dr. Heylin, Bishops Morley, Gunning, and Sparrow, Dr. Saywell, Mr. Dodwell, etc. against all Dissenters At home,
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as the hopeful ground of a Reconciliation between the Church of England and the French Church that has cast off the Papal Infallibility, it were no difficult Task to shew,
as the hopeful ground of a Reconciliation between the Church of England and the French Church that has cast off the Papal Infallibility, it were no difficult Task to show,
so we have this Argument to urge why it should be disown'd, viz. Because it plainly sets up a Foreign Jurisdiction, against which the Nation is solemnly sworn.
so we have this Argument to urge why it should be disowned, viz. Because it plainly sets up a Foreign Jurisdiction, against which the nation is solemnly sworn.
Ag•inst which we think there is nothing can be objected but the fault common to it with the 10 following Canons, viz. Excommunicating ipso facto. — Of which more under these following Canons.
Ag•inst which we think there is nothing can be objected but the fault Common to it with the 10 following Canonas, viz. Excommunicating ipso facto. — Of which more under these following Canonas.
Can. 3. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the Church of England by Law established under the King's Majesty, is not a true and Apostolical Church, teaching and maintaining the Doctrine of the Apostles;
Can. 3. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the Church of England by Law established under the King's Majesty, is not a true and Apostolical Church, teaching and maintaining the Doctrine of the Apostles;
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Can. 4. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the Form of God's Worship in the Church of England established by Law, and contained in the Book of Common-Prayer and Administration of Sacraments, is a corrupt, superstitious,
Can. 4. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the From of God's Worship in the Church of England established by Law, and contained in the Book of Common prayer and Administration of Sacraments, is a corrupt, superstitious,
Can. 6. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by Law establish'd, are Wicked, Antichristian, or Superstitious;
Can. 6. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by Law established, Are Wicked, Antichristian, or Superstitious;
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Can. 9. Whosoever shall hereafter separate themselves from the Communion of Saints, as 'tis approved by the Apostles Rules in the Church of England, and combine themselves together in a new Brotherhood, &c. Let him be excommunicate ipso facto.
Can. 9. Whosoever shall hereafter separate themselves from the Communion of Saints, as it's approved by the Apostles Rules in the Church of England, and combine themselves together in a new Brotherhood, etc. Let him be excommunicate ipso facto.
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Can. 10. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That such Ministers as refuse to subscribe to the form and manner of God's Worship in the Church of England, prescribed in the Communion-book, may truly take to 'em the Name of another Church not established by Law,
Can. 10. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That such Ministers as refuse to subscribe to the from and manner of God's Worship in the Church of England, prescribed in the Communion-book, may truly take to they the Name of Another Church not established by Law,
or Congregations, of the King's born Subjects, than such as by the Laws of this Land are held and allowed, which may rightly challenge to themselves the Name of true and lawful Churches; Let him be excommunicate, &c.
or Congregations, of the King's born Subject's, than such as by the Laws of this Land Are held and allowed, which may rightly challenge to themselves the Name of true and lawful Churches; Let him be excommunicate, etc.
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and by the King's Authority assembled, is not the true Church of England by representation,; Let him be excommunicate, &c. Can. 140. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That no manner of person either of the Clergy or Laity, not being themselves particularly assembled in the said Sacred Synod, are to be subject to the Decrees thereof, in Causes Ecclesiastical (made and ratified by the King's Majesty's Supreme Authority) as not having given their voices to them; Let him be excommunicate, &c. Can. 141. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the Sacred Synod assembled as aforesaid, was a Company of such persons as did conspire together against godly and religious Professors of the Gospel;
and by the King's authority assembled, is not the true Church of England by representation,; Let him be excommunicate, etc. Can. 140. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That no manner of person either of the Clergy or Laity, not being themselves particularly assembled in the said Sacred Synod, Are to be Subject to the Decrees thereof, in Causes Ecclesiastical (made and ratified by the King's Majesty's Supreme authority) as not having given their voices to them; Let him be excommunicate, etc. Can. 141. Whosoever shall hereafter affirm, That the Sacred Synod assembled as aforesaid, was a Company of such Persons as did conspire together against godly and religious Professors of the Gospel;
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and that therefore both They, and their Proceedings in making of Canons and Constitutions in Causes Ecclesiastical, by the King's Authority as aforesaid, ought to be despised and contemned, the same being ratified by the same Regal Power; Let him be excommunicate, &c. We have often heard our Clergy mention among many other Excellencies of our Church, her admirable Charity towards those that differ from her;
and that Therefore both They, and their Proceedings in making of Canonas and Constitutions in Causes Ecclesiastical, by the King's authority as aforesaid, ought to be despised and contemned, the same being ratified by the same Regal Power; Let him be excommunicate, etc. We have often herd our Clergy mention among many other Excellencies of our Church, her admirable Charity towards those that differ from her;
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and long Imprisonments, look'd but like a cold and frozen sort of Charity, yet we thought it a sufficient Answer, That our Church did not Countenance any of these Severities by her Doctrine.
and long Imprisonments, looked but like a cold and frozen sort of Charity, yet we Thought it a sufficient Answer, That our Church did not Countenance any of these Severities by her Doctrine.
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And therefore, how active soever some of our fiery Zealots (who were the Tools of another Party) might be in urging the Execution of them, this was their personal Fault,
And Therefore, how active soever Some of our fiery Zealots (who were the Tools of Another Party) might be in urging the Execution of them, this was their personal Fault,
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Tho, by the way, we cannot think it so ingenuous in some of our Clergy, to throw all the blame of those severe Laws on the Parliament that Enacted them, which many of themselves were but too earnest and importunate Sollicitors of.
Tho, by the Way, we cannot think it so ingenuous in Some of our Clergy, to throw all the blame of those severe Laws on the Parliament that Enacted them, which many of themselves were but too earnest and importunate Solicitors of.
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But we are extreamly surprized to read the foregoing Canons, and when we hear them objected as an Evidence of the Uncharitableness of our Doctrine it self;
But we Are extremely surprised to read the foregoing Canonas, and when we hear them objected as an Evidence of the Uncharitableness of our Doctrine it self;
for we plainly perceive by them, that the Practice of our most violent Bigots in the Execution of the Penal Laws, has been as much more Charitable than these Canons of our Church;
for we plainly perceive by them, that the Practice of our most violent Bigots in the Execution of the Penal Laws, has been as much more Charitable than these Canonas of our Church;
than this, That they seem only to have designed them for the old rusty Armor of our Church, to be hung up for Terror, rather than to be used for Execution.
than this, That they seem only to have designed them for the old rusty Armour of our Church, to be hung up for Terror, rather than to be used for Execution.
And therefore, were we of the Laity worthy to offer our humble Advice to the present Convocation, we should recommend it to them, as a pi•ce of necessary Prudence,
And Therefore, were we of the Laity worthy to offer our humble advice to the present Convocation, we should recommend it to them, as a pi•ce of necessary Prudence,
'Tis no better than passing Sentence on an Offender, before any Attempts are used to reclaim him, which is a gross Absurdity in Ecclesiastical •auses, wh•re 'tis not the bare Offence subjects Men to that Censure of the Church, but Obstinacy in it.
It's no better than passing Sentence on an Offender, before any Attempts Are used to reclaim him, which is a gross Absurdity in Ecclesiastical •auses, wh•re it's not the bore Offence subject's Men to that Censure of the Church, but Obstinacy in it.
For these Canons, quite contrary to our Saviour and his Apostles Rule, make a Heathen, and a Publican of our Brother, before he is ever told of his fault;
For these Canonas, quite contrary to our Saviour and his Apostles Rule, make a Heathen, and a Publican of our Brother, before he is ever told of his fault;
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and therefore should not in those C•nsures (which Tertullian calls Summum futuri judicii praejudicium ) exclude Men from her Communion, ipso facto, upon their having run into Errors or Crimes ▪ but upon their persisting incorrigibly in them.
and Therefore should not in those C•nsures (which Tertullian calls Summum Future Judicii praejudicium) exclude Men from her Communion, ipso facto, upon their having run into Errors or Crimes ▪ but upon their persisting incorrigibly in them.
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For as Excommunication is the highest Censure of the Church (which according to the Form us'd in our own, excludes the Person excommunicated from all Christian Society,
For as Excommunication is the highest Censure of the Church (which according to the From used in our own, excludes the Person excommunicated from all Christian Society,
Such as those mentioned 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. Gal. 5 19, 20. 2 Tim. 3.2, 3, &c. For otherwis• we might shut those out of our Communion, whom our bl•ssed Saviour receives into his;
Such as those mentioned 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. Gal. 5 19, 20. 2 Tim. 3.2, 3, etc. For otherwis• we might shut those out of our Communion, whom our bl•ssed Saviour receives into his;
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'Twas a grave and wise Caution of the Council of Trent, though they had not the grace to follow it themselves, That though the Sword of Excommunication be the very sinews of Ecclesiastical Discipline,
'Twas a grave and wise Caution of the Council of Trent, though they had not the grace to follow it themselves, That though the Sword of Excommunication be the very sinews of Ecclesiastical Discipline,
and very wholsom to keep the People in obedience, yet it should be warily us'd ▪ lest if it be drawn out rashly on every slight cause, the People should rather despise than dread it.
and very wholesome to keep the People in Obedience, yet it should be warily used ▪ lest if it be drawn out rashly on every slight cause, the People should rather despise than dread it.
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For if Clergy-men will so far trifle with those solemn Censures, as to thunder out Excommunications against all that keep Easter the wrong day, or maintain Antipodes, or wear Beards of a wrong cut, &c. as some Wise and Learned Popes have formerly done;
For if Clergymen will so Far trifle with those solemn Censures, as to thunder out Excommunications against all that keep Easter the wrong day, or maintain Antipodes, or wear Beards of a wrong Cut, etc. as Some Wise and Learned Popes have formerly done;
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And though the Assertions censur'd in these Canons be not altogether such Trifles, yet they are some of them things too dubious to Men o• mean Capacities, that have a fatal biass of an unhappy Education clapt on their Understandings;
And though the Assertions censured in these Canonas be not altogether such Trifles, yet they Are Some of them things too dubious to Men o• mean Capacities, that have a fatal bias of an unhappy Education clapped on their Understandings;
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For what tho the Dissenters should arraign the Offic of Burial read over the Graves of all the notorious Villains that have the good fortune to escape, or buy off an Excommunication;
For what though the Dissenters should arraign the Office of Burial read over the Graves of all the notorious Villains that have the good fortune to escape, or buy off an Excommunication;
or censure the use of our God-fa••ers as exclusive of the Parents publick undertaking for the religious Education of his own Child? What though they foolishly mistake the Sign of the Cross for a New Sacrament;
or censure the use of our God-fa••ers as exclusive of the Parents public undertaking for the religious Education of his own Child? What though they foolishly mistake the Signen of the Cross for a New Sacrament;
what tho they dispute against that Passage in the Book of Ordination, that asserts the divine right of three distinct Offices, Bishops, Priests and Deacons? What tho they be more peevish and untoward,
what though they dispute against that Passage in the Book of Ordination, that asserts the divine right of three distinct Offices, Bishops, Priests and Deacons? What though they be more peevish and untoward,
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and censure the very Office of our Bishops, as they are by the late Alterations in the Book of Ordination, made the sole Pastors of all the Churches in their several Dioceses.
and censure the very Office of our Bishops, as they Are by the late Alterations in the Book of Ordination, made the sole Pastors of all the Churches in their several Dioceses.
Nay, what though they affirm their own Congregations to be true and lawful Churches: shall we on the score of their declaring their mistaken Opinion in any one of these disputable matters, treat them as if they had denied all the Articles of the Apostle's Creed, or broken all the Ten Commandments? Nor are the Dissenters the only Persons concern'd in these Canons.
Nay, what though they affirm their own Congregations to be true and lawful Churches: shall we on the score of their declaring their mistaken Opinion in any one of these disputable matters, Treat them as if they had denied all the Articles of the Apostle's Creed, or broken all the Ten commandments? Nor Are the Dissenters the only Persons concerned in these Canonas.
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There are few of our Latitudinarian Clergy (as some are pleas'd to call all that have not as narrow Souls as their own) but will freely in their Discourses censure some things in the Government of our Church, particularly the Lay-chancellors Power of decreeing Excommunications.
There Are few of our Latitudinarian Clergy (as Some Are pleased to call all that have not as narrow Souls as their own) but will freely in their Discourses censure Some things in the Government of our Church, particularly the Lay-chancellors Power of decreeing Excommunications.
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So that these Canons will quickly retrench the corpulency of our Church, and reduce it to the small number of Bigots, who it seems are not so ridiculous as they seem'd to be, in monopolizing the Character of her True Sons to thems•lve•.
So that these Canonas will quickly retrench the corpulency of our Church, and reduce it to the small number of Bigots, who it seems Are not so ridiculous as they seemed to be, in monopolizing the Character of her True Sons to thems•lve•.
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And yet even of the Bigots there are so many that frequently arraign some of our Articles in the Pulpit it self (particularly the 17th, about the Doctrine of Election) that we see not how they will escape the 5th Canon.
And yet even of the Bigots there Are so many that frequently arraign Some of our Articles in the Pulpit it self (particularly the 17th, about the Doctrine of Election) that we see not how they will escape the 5th Canon.
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And if we were not afraid of being sent to the Devil for company, by virtue of the 139. Can. we would make bold to question the Convocations being the Church of England by Representation. 'Tis strange how they shou'd Represent us of the Laity, who never Chose or Deputed ' em.
And if we were not afraid of being sent to the devil for company, by virtue of the 139. Can. we would make bold to question the Convocations being the Church of England by Representation. It's strange how they should Represent us of the Laity, who never Chosen or Deputed ' em.
'Tis much stranger how they shou'd Represent the K. and Parliament; (who I hope are a very Exc•llent part of our Church) for if they do, we see not what occasion there can be to interpose their Authority anew to give force to their Canons.
It's much stranger how they should Represent the K. and Parliament; (who I hope Are a very Exc•llent part of our Church) for if they do, we see not what occasion there can be to interpose their authority anew to give force to their Canonas.
They can at the most, only Represent the Clergy of our Church, and are indeed no more than the King's and ••rliament's Ecclesiastical Council, to advi•e 'em what Laws relating to the Church, they shall enact by th•ir Authority circa Sacra. For all their Canons would never bind one Consciences as the Laws of the Church,
They can At the most, only Represent the Clergy of our Church, and Are indeed no more than the King's and ••rliament's Ecclesiastical Council, to advi•e they what Laws relating to the Church, they shall enact by th•ir authority circa Sacra. For all their Canonas would never bind one Consciences as the Laws of the Church,
Why should we think our Convocation so infallible, and the Constitutions of our Church so absolut•ly perfect, that a man cannot find the least fault with any one of them under a less penalty,
Why should we think our Convocation so infallible, and the Constitutions of our Church so absolut•ly perfect, that a man cannot find the least fault with any one of them under a less penalty,
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So that if the Convocation think fit to keep up these Canons still, it were very great Charity to clap Padlocks on the Tongues of the People, to prevent their running into the Devils Clutches, by prating too freely against the Orders of our Church.
So that if the Convocation think fit to keep up these Canonas still, it were very great Charity to clap Padlocks on the Tongues of the People, to prevent their running into the Devils Clutches, by prating too freely against the Order of our Church.
And perhaps it was the sagacious foresight of such Complaints as these, made that wise Conv•c•tion by way of prevention, excommunicate among the rest ▪ all that should affirm 'em to be, A Company of m•n that conspired against godly and religious Professors of the G•spel;
And perhaps it was the sagacious foresight of such Complaints as these, made that wise Conv•c•tion by Way of prevention, excommunicate among the rest ▪ all that should affirm they to be, A Company of m•n that conspired against godly and religious Professors of the G•spel;
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or assert, That their Canons should be despised or rejected: Only they were careful to twist in the Kings Authority with their own, that he who slighted the Convocation, might be thought to trample on the Crown.
or assert, That their Canonas should be despised or rejected: Only they were careful to twist in the Kings authority with their own, that he who slighted the Convocation, might be Thought to trample on the Crown.
and if any expressions should drop from us that may seem inconsistent with that filial duty we owe to 'em, we desire it may be imputed to our great zeal for 'em;
and if any expressions should drop from us that may seem inconsistent with that filial duty we owe to they, we desire it may be imputed to our great zeal for they;
and we shall as submissively fall on our Knees to beg their Pardon, as we would do on any other occasion to implore their Blessing. M•ny of the old Corruptions (saith one of our Reverend Fathers in God) do yet remain among us in practice, and the administration of the Ecclesiastical Authority is liable to great Obj•ctions.
and we shall as submissively fallen on our Knees to beg their Pardon, as we would do on any other occasion to implore their Blessing. M•ny of the old Corruptions (Says one of our Reverend Father's in God) do yet remain among us in practice, and the administration of the Ecclesiastical authority is liable to great Obj•ctions.
and was always so esteem•d by devout Souls, till the great and scandalous Abuses and Corruptions of it in these latter days hath made it contemptible to that degree, that sinners do no more value 〈 ◊ 〉,
and was always so esteem•d by devout Souls, till the great and scandalous Abuses and Corruptions of it in these latter days hath made it contemptible to that degree, that Sinners do no more valve 〈 ◊ 〉,
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We have many things here to offer, under these following Heads. 1. The Persons that manage it. 2. The Causes for which it is inflicted. 3. The manner of proceeding in our Ecclesiastical Courts. 4. The things that ensue on the sentence of Excommunication.
We have many things Here to offer, under these following Heads. 1. The Persons that manage it. 2. The Causes for which it is inflicted. 3. The manner of proceeding in our Ecclesiastical Courts. 4. The things that ensue on the sentence of Excommunication.
and deliver up to Satan, as well as give the Holy Ghost? What is it that can reasonably be supposed to hinder our Reverend Bi•hops from minding so great and necessary a part of their Off•ce? Is it their great diligence in Preaching? 'Tis true, this •ur Church doth strictly tie them unto.
and deliver up to Satan, as well as give the Holy Ghost? What is it that can reasonably be supposed to hinder our Reverend Bi•hops from minding so great and necessary a part of their Off•ce? Is it their great diligence in Preaching? It's true, this •ur Church does strictly tie them unto.
— Are you determined out of ••e Holy Scriptures, to instruct the people •ommitted to your •harge? — Will you then faithfully ex•rcise y•ur s•lf 〈 ◊ 〉 the same Holy Scriptures,
— are you determined out of ••e Holy Scriptures, to instruct the people •ommitted to your •harge? — Will you then faithfully ex•rcise y•ur s•lf 〈 ◊ 〉 the same Holy Scriptures,
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and call upon God by Pray• for the true understanding •f the same, so as ye may be •ble by them to teach and exhort by whol•some Doctrine, •d to withstand and convince the gainsayers? To which ••e Bishop answers, I am so determined by Gods •••ce:
and call upon God by Pray• for the true understanding •f the same, so as you may be •ble by them to teach and exhort by whol•some Doctrine, •d to withstand and convince the gainsayers? To which ••e Bishop answers, I am so determined by God's •••ce:
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But will diligence in one duty, excuse the neglect of another? Doth not our Church pray Almighty God to give to all Bishops the Past•rs of his Church, that they may duly administer godly Discipline, as well as diligently preach the Word? and, That they may faithfully serve Almighty God in this Office, to the glory of his name,
But will diligence in one duty, excuse the neglect of Another? Does not our Church pray Almighty God to give to all Bishops the Past•rs of his Church, that they may duly administer godly Discipline, as well as diligently preach the Word? and, That they may faithfully serve Almighty God in this Office, to the glory of his name,
And further, That they may be not only evermore ready to spread abroad the Gospel, but also use the Authority given them, not to destruction, but to salvation?
And further, That they may be not only evermore ready to spread abroad the Gospel, but also use the authority given them, not to destruction, but to salvation?
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And doth not the Bishop solemnly promise to correct and punish according to such Authority as he hath by Gods Word, as well as to such as shall be committed to him by the Ordinance of this Realm? And the Archbishop charges him,
And does not the Bishop solemnly promise to correct and Punish according to such authority as he hath by God's Word, as well as to such as shall be committed to him by the Ordinance of this Realm? And the Archbishop charges him,
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Ruling and Discipline is their Duty according to Gods Word; and if any Ordinance of this Realm hinder them from the discharge of a Duty Gods Word hath laid on them, we think,
Ruling and Discipline is their Duty according to God's Word; and if any Ordinance of this Realm hinder them from the discharge of a Duty God's Word hath laid on them, we think,
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or exercised by Deputy, exce•t it be especially contained in the Original Grant; never did any Chancellor of England, or Judg in any Court, make a Deputy.
or exercised by Deputy, exce•t it be especially contained in the Original Grant; never did any Chancellor of England, or Judge in any Court, make a Deputy.
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as things of too inferior a Nature for their Greatness, and then after the Similitude and Imitation of Kings and Counts Palatine, they would have their Chancellors and Judges.
as things of too inferior a Nature for their Greatness, and then After the Similitude and Imitation of Kings and Counts Palatine, they would have their Chancellors and Judges.
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Tis, saith Bishop Bedel in his D•fence, one of the most essential parts of a Bishop's Duty, to govern his Flock, and 〈 ◊ 〉 i•flict the Spiritual Censures on obstinate Offenders.
This, Says Bishop Bedel in his D•fence, one of the most essential parts of a Bishop's Duty, to govern his Flock, and 〈 ◊ 〉 i•flict the Spiritual Censures on obstinate Offenders.
and the delegating that Power is a thing null of it s•l• It was ever looked on as a necessary part of the Bishop's Duty •o Ex•mine and Censure the Scandals of his Clergy a•• •aity, in Ancient and Modern Times.
and the delegating that Power is a thing null of it s•l• It was ever looked on as a necessary part of the Bishop's Duty •o Ex•mine and Censure the Scandals of his Clergy a•• •aity, in Ancient and Modern Times.
for such are their Chancellors, Officials, Commiss••ies, &c. 'Tis a greater piece of Sacrilege for these Thieves to steal and run away with the Keys of the Church,
for such Are their Chancellors, Officials, Commiss••ies, etc. It's a greater piece of Sacrilege for these Thieves to steal and run away with the Keys of the Church,
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But that H•tch-potch-Miscellany is more tolerable than this Constitution of Ours, whereby the whole Clergy being excluded, the Lay-Chancellor alone sits to remit sins, or retain them, Men that we are sure have no Commission from the Blessed Jesus,
But that H•tch-potch-Miscellany is more tolerable than this Constitution of Ours, whereby the Whole Clergy being excluded, the Lay-chancellor alone sits to remit Sins, or retain them, Men that we Are sure have no Commission from the Blessed jesus,
unless it be their own. 'Tis true indeed, They have a Patent for it, and that sometimes given to gratifie a Friend, sometimes perhaps purchas•d with a round Sum of Money, whereby the present Bishops pass away this their Power from Themselves and their Successors too,
unless it be their own. It's true indeed, They have a Patent for it, and that sometime given to gratify a Friend, sometime perhaps purchas•d with a round Sum of Money, whereby the present Bishops pass away this their Power from Themselves and their Successors too,
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Nay, to that degree of insolence do they proceed, as sometimes to hector them if they offer but to interpose to stop or to rectify any of their Illegal and Oppressive Acts. Of this we have an instance given us by the Author of the Naked Truth; I don't mean the blustring Hickeringill, but,
Nay, to that degree of insolence do they proceed, as sometime to hector them if they offer but to interpose to stop or to rectify any of their Illegal and Oppressive Acts. Of this we have an instance given us by the Author of the Naked Truth; I don't mean the blustering Hickeringill, but,
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and therewithal pulls out his Patent, sealed by the Bishop's Pred•cessor, which, like Perseus 's Shield with the Gorgon 's Head, frighted the poor Bishop out of the Court.
and therewithal pulls out his Patent, sealed by the Bishop's Pred•cessor, which, like Perseus is Shield with the Gorgon is Head, frighted the poor Bishop out of the Court.
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and his Soul was grieved at, the barefaced Extortions, and Briberies, and Commutations of Penance, and Vexatious Suits, &c. in the Chancellor, that had bought his Place from his Predecessor;
and his Soul was grieved At, the barefaced Extortions, and Briberies, and Commutations of Penance, and Vexatious Suits, etc. in the Chancellor, that had bought his Place from his Predecessor;
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and tho the other Bishops stood by him, saying, They were but half Bishops, till they recover'd their Authority out of the hands of their Chancellors;
and though the other Bishops stood by him, saying, They were but half Bishops, till they recovered their authority out of the hands of their Chancellors;
and though his Chancellor's Patent were a formless Chaos of Authority conferr'd on him against all reason and equity, wherein was false Latin, nons•nse, injustice, prejudice to the Chapter, contrariety to it self and the King's Grant to the Bishop, and the Seal hanging to it none of the Bishop his Predecessor's Seal;
and though his Chancellor's Patent were a formless Chaos of authority conferred on him against all reason and equity, wherein was false Latin, nons•nse, injustice, prejudice to the Chapter, contrariety to it self and the King's Grant to the Bishop, and the Seal hanging to it none of the Bishop his Predecessor's Seal;
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and great endeavours were used to possess Archbishop Ʋsher himself against him, which went so far as to procure an Inhibi•ion and Citation against him out of his Court.
and great endeavours were used to possess Archbishop Ʋsher himself against him, which went so Far as to procure an Inhibi•ion and Citante against him out of his Court.
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But there is also the Archbishops Court of Arches, where any Ecclesiastical Suits between any Persons within the Province of Canterbury, except some peculiar Jurisdictions belonging to the King'• Majesty, may, waving all Inferior Courts, be decided.
But there is also the Archbishop's Court of Arches, where any Ecclesiastical Suits between any Persons within the Province of Canterbury, except Some peculiar Jurisdictions belonging to the King'• Majesty, may, waving all Inferior Courts, be decided.
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as also all manner of Appeals (except as before excepted) from any B•shops, Deans and Chapters, &c. Arch-deacons, their Officia•s and Commissaries, or other Ecclesiastical Judges whatsoever;
as also all manner of Appeals (except as before excepted) from any B•shops, Deans and Chapters, etc. Archdeacons, their Officia•s and Commissaries, or other Ecclesiastical Judges whatsoever;
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This Court is kept in the Archbishop's name by his Official, who is the Judge of it, called also Dean of the Arches, a perf•ct Lay-man, usually a Knight, and Doctor of Laws.
This Court is kept in the Archbishop's name by his Official, who is the Judge of it, called also Dean of the Arches, a perf•ct Layman, usually a Knight, and Doctor of Laws.
But he being for the most part absent, substitutes a Surrogate in his place (who is the Archbishop's Man's man) viz. the Dean of the Deanry of the Arches.
But he being for the most part absent, substitutes a Surrogate in his place (who is the Archbishop's Man's man) viz. the Dean of the Deanery of the Arches.
And there doth this Judge Perkin sit in state, and according to the old Mumpsimus of the Pope's Canon-Law alone, without any Assessors, hears and determins all Causes, without any Jury of 12 men,
And there does this Judge Perkin fit in state, and according to the old Mumpsimus of the Pope's Canon law alone, without any Assessors, hears and determins all Causes, without any Jury of 12 men,
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and the Inferior Clergy in the Bishop's Court, held in the Cathedral of his Diocese. Only when any do not appear, being legally cited, and propounded contumacious, and decreed excommunicate,
and the Inferior Clergy in the Bishop's Court, held in the Cathedral of his Diocese. Only when any do not appear, being legally cited, and propounded contumacious, and decreed excommunicate,
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then the Plaintiff's Proctor offers a Schedule of Excommunication to the Judge, who reads it if he be in h•ly Orders (for you must know a special care must be taken of that) and if not,
then the Plaintiff's Proctor offers a Schedule of Excommunication to the Judge, who reads it if he be in h•ly Order (for you must know a special care must be taken of that) and if not,
This notorious Trans•r ••••n is excused, as they think by this, that a Minister call'd the Bishop's Surrogate ▪ but is indeed the Chancellor's Servant, chosen, called and placed there 〈 ◊ 〉 him to be his Cryer in the Court, (no better) when he hath examin'd, heard,
This notorious Trans•r ••••n is excused, as they think by this, that a Minister called the Bishop's Surrogate ▪ but is indeed the Chancellor's Servant, chosen, called and placed there 〈 ◊ 〉 him to be his Crier in the Court, (no better) when he hath examined, herd,
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always provided these Letters of Excommunication be deliver'd to t•e Rector, &c. at least that same day on which they are to •e read before Morning or Evening Prayers, that they may be sure to have timely notice of it, saith our Author;
always provided these Letters of Excommunication be Delivered to t•e Rector, etc. At least that same day on which they Are to •e read before Morning or Evening Prayers, that they may be sure to have timely notice of it, Says our Author;
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know nothing of the matter, yet denounce the Ecommunication he must, and give the rest of the People warning, that they avoid the company of such a one;
know nothing of the matter, yet denounce the Ecommunication he must, and give the rest of the People warning, that they avoid the company of such a one;
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This we suppose no sober man will deny, that Excommunication being a punishment of an immediate Divine Original, men should have a Divine Warrant in what cases to inflict it.
This we suppose no Sobrium man will deny, that Excommunication being a punishment of an immediate Divine Original, men should have a Divine Warrant in what cases to inflict it.
and deadly Sins, and those obstinately persisted in too, for which the Holy Jesus hath declared, that men do deserve that amputation and exclusion from Heaven, that so what is bound here below, may be bound above.
and deadly Sins, and those obstinately persisted in too, for which the Holy jesus hath declared, that men do deserve that amputation and exclusion from Heaven, that so what is bound Here below, may be bound above.
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And this being the Church's expulsive faculty for the casting out of noxious Hum•rs, her weapon for the cutting off rotten and scandalous Members, should be used to that end only,
And this being the Church's expulsive faculty for the casting out of noxious Hum•rs, her weapon for the cutting off rotten and scandalous Members, should be used to that end only,
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we have such crowds of Adulterers, Drunkards, Swearers, Blasphemers, &c. that some of the Sons of our Church say, by way of excuse for the neglect of Discipline, it would not be prudent, or safe, to attack them.
we have such crowds of Adulterers, Drunkards, Swearers, Blasphemers, etc. that Some of the Sons of our Church say, by Way of excuse for the neglect of Discipline, it would not be prudent, or safe, to attack them.
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But it were well, if the Ecclesiastical Courts did let fly only on these Occasions. For the neglect of a Religious Ceremony, may by some be called a mortal Sin,
But it were well, if the Ecclesiastical Courts did let fly only on these Occasions. For the neglect of a Religious Ceremony, may by Some be called a Mortal since,
The Spiritu•l Courts have got to themselves the Cognizance of a multitude of Temporal Causes, viz. all Testamentary Matters, Matrimonial Causes ▪ (and these are numerous,
The Spiritu•l Courts have god to themselves the Cognizance of a multitude of Temporal Causes, viz. all Testamentary Matters, Matrimonial Causes ▪ (and these Are numerous,
for the Subject is Fruitful ) Jactitation of Matrimony, Divorces, Bastardy, &c. Defamations, Violence to a Clergy-man, Rights of Patron•ge, Double Quereles, Wages for a Curate or Clerk, Interest and Title to a Benefice, Maintenance in it, such as Tithes of all kinds, Oblations, Obventions, Pensions, Mortuaries, Church-yard, &c. The Dues of a Parishioner to the Church,
for the Subject is Fruitful) Jactitation of Matrimony, Divorces, Bastardy, etc. Defamations, Violence to a Clergyman, Rights of Patron•ge, Double Quereles, Wages for a Curate or Clerk, Interest and Title to a Benefice, Maintenance in it, such as Tithes of all Kinds, Oblations, Obventions, Pensions, Mortuaries, Churchyard, etc. The Dues of a Parishioner to the Church,
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or when a Church-Warden refuses to yi•ld an Account of the Church-Stock, violating a Sequestration for Tithes n•t paid, hindering to gather or carry Tithes, Money promised for redeeming corporal Penance, and detained;
or when a Church-Warden refuses to yi•ld an Account of the Church-stock, violating a Sequestration for Tithes n•t paid, hindering to gather or carry Tithes, Money promised for redeeming corporal Penance, and detained;
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And then all Duties arising at first, on the Exercise of Voluntary Jurisdiction, and yet by denial made Litigious; such be real Compositions sought by some Party to be Disannulled, Procurations, Pensions, Synodals, Pentecostals, Indempnities, Fees for Probates, &c. Or (which they to be sure will not forget,
And then all Duties arising At First, on the Exercise of Voluntary Jurisdiction, and yet by denial made Litigious; such be real Compositions sought by Some Party to be Disannulled, Procurations, Pensions, Synodals, Pentecostals, Indempnities, Fees for Probates, etc. Or (which they to be sure will not forget,
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and if any one do not Appear, or do not Obey their Decrees, or not Answer their Interrogatories, they are judged Contumacious to the Church, and then there's Death in the Pot, and they have no other way to Punish, but by Excommunication.
and if any one doe not Appear, or do not Obey their Decrees, or not Answer their Interrogatories, they Are judged Contumacious to the Church, and then there's Death in the Pot, and they have no other Way to punish, but by Excommunication.
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and making the Power of the Keys contemptible? I know very well the d•fence thereof, which hath no great force, That it issues forth not for the thing it self, but the C•ntumacy.
and making the Power of the Keys contemptible? I know very well the d•fence thereof, which hath no great force, That it issues forth not for the thing it self, but the C•ntumacy.
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as one that for that time seemeth given over to final Impenitence. To this I think we may add their device of excommunicating whole Communities of Men,
as one that for that time seems given over to final Impenitence. To this I think we may add their device of excommunicating Whole Communities of Men,
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as a Dean and Chapter, or a Master Fellows and Scholars of a Colledg, the Mayor and Aldermen of a Town, &c. Hereby they have in some measure that Emperor's Wish, that the People had but one Neck, that he might chop it off at one blow.
as a Dean and Chapter, or a Master Fellows and Scholars of a College, the Mayor and Aldermen of a Town, etc. Hereby they have in Some measure that Emperor's Wish, that the People had but one Neck, that he might chop it off At one blow.
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By this Interdict are prohibited all Divine Offices, as Divine Service, Christian Burial, Administration of Sacraments, &c. in such a Place or to such a People;
By this Interdict Are prohibited all Divine Offices, as Divine Service, Christian Burial, Administration of Sacraments, etc. in such a Place or to such a People;
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But it will be hard to reconcile this to the common notion of Excommunication, that 'tis a precursory and prelusory Judgment of Christ in the End of the World;
But it will be hard to reconcile this to the Common notion of Excommunication, that it's a precursory and prelusory Judgement of christ in the End of the World;
when we have been so often told from the Pulpit and Press, that then Societies shall not be punish'd as Societies, but every Man shall personally answer for himself.
when we have been so often told from the Pulpit and Press, that then Societies shall not be punished as Societies, but every Man shall personally answer for himself.
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Things are managed at these Spiritual Tribunals, just as they are at Civil ones; If you will not buckle, there's no other means used to induce you to it,
Things Are managed At these Spiritual Tribunals, just as they Are At Civil ones; If you will not buckle, there's no other means used to induce you to it,
To a Judg for an Administration, where the Estate is above 40 l. 7. s. 6 d. which advance from 2 s. & 6 d. (for that was the old Price according to the Table allowed of in 13 Eliz. ) ' was,
To a Judge for an Administration, where the Estate is above 40 l. 7. s. 6 d. which advance from 2 s. & 6 d. (for that was the old Price according to the Table allowed of in 13 Eliz) ' was,
Whether this Commissary be dead or no I know not, but till the Year 1685. this way of raising Mony on the Country, without Act of Parliament, did continue in this,
Whither this Commissary be dead or no I know not, but till the Year 1685. this Way of raising Money on the Country, without Act of Parliament, did continue in this,
For, saith he, speaking of the Registers, the Reason of Augmentation to them, is, because they pay great Fines to the Arch-Bishops for their Places, (and he that buys the Devil, must sell him) and do again let them for Term of Years to Deputies for great Fines, which Deputies have no way to raise their Monies but by this manner of advance or exaction upon the Country.
For, Says he, speaking of the Registers, the Reason of Augmentation to them, is, Because they pay great Fines to the Arch-Bishops for their Places, (and he that buys the devil, must fell him) and do again let them for Term of years to Deputies for great Fines, which Deputies have no Way to raise their Moneys but by this manner of advance or exaction upon the Country.
for Chancellors and Officials have learnt the Art of making their Places Sine-Cures, committing them to the management of those Journy-men who are many times wretchedly ignorant,
for Chancellors and Officials have learned the Art of making their Places Sine-Cures, committing them to the management of those Journeymen who Are many times wretchedly ignorant,
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and so are often imposed on by the inferiour Officers, by whose direction all Matters are dispatched, (as the Clerk manages the Justice) and they to be sure will turn the Water into such a Channel, that it may most effectually drive their own Mills.
and so Are often imposed on by the inferior Officers, by whose direction all Matters Are dispatched, (as the Clerk manages the justice) and they to be sure will turn the Water into such a Channel, that it may most effectually drive their own Mills.
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But if the Cause should be judg'd to be a plenary one, and you should proceed summarily, then all the Proceedings are immediately null, you lose your Charges, and the Proctor gets;
But if the Cause should be judged to be a plenary one, and you should proceed summarily, then all the Proceedings Are immediately null, you loose your Charges, and the Proctor gets;
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Now in plenary Causes out goes a Citation either general or special, obtained by the Plaintiff, his Sollicitor or Proctor, drawn by the Proctor, Sollicitor or Apparitor, in writing,
Now in plenary Causes out Goes a Citante either general or special, obtained by the Plaintiff, his Solicitor or Proctor, drawn by the Proctor, Solicitor or Apparitor, in writing,
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and sealed by the Judg. Then the Mandatory, or the Plaintiff, certifies the manner in which the Defendant was cited, that so the Plaintiff's Proctor may draw an Authentical Certificate thereupon, to which an Authentick Seal is put, at the special instigation and request of the Mandatory.
and sealed by the Judges Then the Mandatory, or the Plaintiff, certifies the manner in which the Defendant was cited, that so the Plaintiff's Proctor may draw an Authentical Certificate thereupon, to which an Authentic Seal is put, At the special instigation and request of the Mandatory.
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or before a Notary publick with Witnesses, and this authentically sealed too: And the Election of your Proctor must be inserted in the Acts of the Court;
or before a Notary public with Witnesses, and this authentically sealed too: And the Election of your Proctor must be inserted in the Acts of the Court;
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and Declinatoria Judicii, for declining the Cause, either by excepting against the Judg by Recusation, Provocation, &c. or by reason of the Plaintiff,
and Declinatoria Judicii, for declining the Cause, either by excepting against the Judge by Recusation, Provocation, etc. or by reason of the Plaintiff,
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or the Arbitrators, or Proctor, Advocate, Libel, Witnesses, Interrogatories, Publick Instruments, Positions, Sentence, &c. Besides these, there are two Squadrons more of Exceptions, Mediae, or mixt Ones; and Anomalae, or irregular Ones;
or the Arbitrators, or Proctor, Advocate, Libel, Witnesses, Interrogatories, Public Instruments, Positions, Sentence, etc. Beside these, there Are two Squadrons more of Exceptions, Mediae, or mixed Ones; and Anomalae, or irregular Ones;
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What we have hitherto spoken of, is common to all Causes, whether Plenary or Summary. What we shall further add (and there is much behind) agrees in its whole Latitude to the former sort of them.
What we have hitherto spoken of, is Common to all Causes, whither Plenary or Summary. What we shall further add (and there is much behind) agrees in its Whole Latitude to the former sort of them.
and so casts himself on the Mercy of the Court, which is contesting Suit Affirmatively, he must protest by his Proctor against the generality, ineptitude, obscurity,
and so Cast himself on the Mercy of the Court, which is contesting Suit Affirmatively, he must protest by his Proctor against the generality, ineptitude, obscurity,
Then the Plaintiff alledges, that his Libel is in Articles, and he desires the Judg may repeat it in full Force of the Positions and Articles, which accordingly is done,
Then the Plaintiff alleges, that his Libel is in Articles, and he Desires the Judge may repeat it in full Force of the Positions and Articles, which accordingly is done,
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and the Libel admitted with a Salvo Jure Impertinentium & non admittendorum, &c. On this the Plaintiff desires an Answer to the Positions of this Libel;
and the Libel admitted with a Salvo Jure Impertinentium & non admittendorum, etc. On this the Plaintiff Desires an Answer to the Positions of this Libel;
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And here both sides may squabble and brawl about it, but it must be by their Seconds (the Officers I mean) in Mood and Figure, about the time, that 'tis too short, or too long;
And Here both sides may squabble and brawl about it, but it must be by their Seconds (the Officers I mean) in Mood and Figure, about the time, that it's too short, or too long;
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The Suit being contested, from Words the Proctors fall to Oaths, and either Side may lend his client a Swear; the one, that he believes the Contents of the Libel are faithfully propounded;
The Suit being contested, from Words the Proctors fallen to Oaths, and either Side may lend his client a Swear; the one, that he believes the Contents of the Libel Are faithfully propounded;
and the particular one, called the Oath of Malice, to this purpose, that both of them believe their Cause to be good, that they will manage it honestly,
and the particular one, called the Oath of Malice, to this purpose, that both of them believe their Cause to be good, that they will manage it honestly,
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The Defendant then puts in his Answer, which is either Categorical, Hypothetical, Modal, affirming or denying, finitely or infinitely; True, necessarily or contingently; False, or in equipollent Terms.
The Defendant then puts in his Answer, which is either Categorical, Hypothetical, Modal, affirming or denying, finitely or infinitely; True, necessarily or contingently; False, or in equipollent Terms.
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Then the Defendant appearing Personally, is sworn to make a faithful Answer to the Positions of the Libel, only his Proctor protests he don't intend to answer to any Criminal or Captious Position;
Then the Defendant appearing Personally, is sworn to make a faithful Answer to the Positions of the Libel, only his Proctor protests he don't intend to answer to any Criminal or Captious Position;
and after repeated before the Judg, who examins them, Whether on their Oath it be all right and true? and whether they would have any thing altered? But their Positions are taken in Latine, because we suppose that's a Language that is like the Ʋniversal Character, which all,
and After repeated before the Judge, who examins them, Whither on their Oath it be all right and true? and whither they would have any thing altered? But their Positions Are taken in Latin, Because we suppose that's a Language that is like the Ʋniversal Character, which all,
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Nor of the Assignation of the Term to hear Sentence, nor of the Suppletory Oath, given sometimes to one side, sometimes to t'other, to supply and piece out the defect of Proof.
Nor of the Assignation of the Term to hear Sentence, nor of the Suppletory Oath, given sometime to one side, sometime to tother, to supply and piece out the defect of Proof.
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and that is, the giving of Sentence. And then when you think the matter is issued and ended, all is undone again by an Appeal, which if we should fully speak of, there are so many deep steps that we should be utterly tired,
and that is, the giving of Sentence. And then when you think the matter is issued and ended, all is undone again by an Appeal, which if we should Fully speak of, there Are so many deep steps that we should be utterly tired,
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From what hath been offer'd, we plainly see, there's no difficulty in believing that to be a very great Truth that Dr. Burnet tells us, of Bp Bedel 's observation, That the Officers of his Spiritual Court drew People into trouble by vexatious Suits, and held them so long in it, that for three penny-worth of the Tithe of Turf, they would be put to five pounds Charges.
From what hath been offered, we plainly see, there's no difficulty in believing that to be a very great Truth that Dr. Burnet tells us, of Bishop Bedel is observation, That the Officers of his Spiritual Court drew People into trouble by vexatious Suits, and held them so long in it, that for three pennyworth of the Tithe of Turf, they would be put to five pounds Charges.
and to whom Hermolaus Barbarus was fain to resort to understand the meaning of NONLATINALPHABET. 4. We should proceed to the Things that ensue upon Excommunication.
and to whom Hermolaus Barbarus was fain to resort to understand the meaning of. 4. We should proceed to the Things that ensue upon Excommunication.
And here it were easy to be very large in discoursing on the Significavit into the Court of Chancery in the Bishop's name, that the Person hath stood excommunicate forty Days,
And Here it were easy to be very large in discoursing on the Significavit into the Court of Chancery in the Bishop's name, that the Person hath stood excommunicate forty Days,
It is a liberty peculiar to the Ch. of England, (saith the learned Advocate of these Courts) above all the Realms in Christendom that I read of, that if a Man stand wilfully forty days together Excommunicate,
It is a liberty peculiar to the Christ of England, (Says the learned Advocate of these Courts) above all the Realms in Christendom that I read of, that if a Man stand wilfully forty days together Excommunicate,
quòd potestas regia Sacrosanctae Ecclesiae in suis querelis deesse non debet, because the Royal Power ought not to be wanting to Holy Church in her Quarrels.
quòd potestas Regia Sacrosanctae Ecclesiae in suis querelis deesse non debet, Because the Royal Power ought not to be wanting to Holy Church in her Quarrels.
as we have seen Children, that by the dextrous pulling of the right String, have immediately whipt off the Pack-thread from another's thumbs in a most surprizing manner.
as we have seen Children, that by the dextrous pulling of the right String, have immediately whipped off the Packthread from another's thumbs in a most surprising manner.
We might further speak also of the commuting of Penance for Money, Which, as Dr. Burnet well saith, is the worst sort of Simony, being in effect the very same abuse that gave the World such a Scandal,
We might further speak also of the commuting of Penance for Money, Which, as Dr. Burnet well Says, is the worst sort of Simony, being in Effect the very same abuse that gave the World such a Scandal,
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and to which he was able to reply nothing but that he had read in Mantuan of another place in the World, ( Rome he means) where Heaven and God himself were set to sale.
and to which he was able to reply nothing but that he had read in Mantuan of Another place in the World, (Room he means) where Heaven and God himself were Set to sale.
Now from that little that hath been said, we may see how truly he spoke, when he said that a plain and simple thing is by these Men made very intricate. And that amongst all the Impediments to the Work of God among us, there is not any one greater than the Abuse of Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.
Now from that little that hath been said, we may see how truly he spoke, when he said that a plain and simple thing is by these Men made very intricate. And that among all the Impediments to the Work of God among us, there is not any one greater than the Abuse of Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.
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Blessed Iesu! who alone works great Marvels, send down thy Spirit on our Bishops, that they may boldly whip these Buyers ond Sellers out of thy Temple, that sit there only to dishonour thy Name,
Blessed Iesu! who alone works great Marvels, send down thy Spirit on our Bishops, that they may boldly whip these Buyers and Sellers out of thy Temple, that fit there only to dishonour thy Name,
and in the Lord Bacon 's Words, That in lieu of Excommunication, there be given to them some ordinary Process with such Force and Coercion as appertaineth,
and in the Lord Bacon is Words, That in lieu of Excommunication, there be given to them Some ordinary Process with such Force and Coercion as appertaineth,
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and not by him alone, but assisted by some others of his grave Clergy, according to the excellent Model of that incomparably learned and pious A B. Ʋsher.
and not by him alone, but assisted by Some Others of his grave Clergy, according to the excellent Model of that incomparably learned and pious A B. Ʋsher.
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for how should the best Advices and Counsel they can deliver from the Pulpit, make any great Impression on their Hearers, which they never follow them•elves when out of it? They may long enough commend Vertue,
for how should the best Advices and Counsel they can deliver from the Pulpit, make any great Impression on their Hearers, which they never follow them•elves when out of it? They may long enough commend Virtue,
but how should the People believe them, when they do •ot live as if they believed themselves? And while so many of •ur Clergy make no great Scruple of Conscience to drink and whore,
but how should the People believe them, when they do •ot live as if they believed themselves? And while so many of •ur Clergy make no great Scruple of Conscience to drink and whore,
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'tis no Wonder if the Laity think themselves ••thorized to take the same Liberty which they see used by those whom they look on not only as their Instructors, but their Pat•erns too.
it's no Wonder if the Laity think themselves ••thorized to take the same Liberty which they see used by those whom they look on not only as their Instructors, but their Pat•erns too.
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It was a just Observation of the late E. of Rochester, •hat that one particular Vice, viz. the base Arts of some Clergy-men in aspiring to the high Preferments of the Church, had possess'd many of the best Quality in the Nation with that wretched Idea of Religion that greatly disposed them to Atheism:
It was a just Observation of the late E. of Rochester, •hat that one particular Vice, viz. the base Arts of Some Clergymen in aspiring to the high Preferments of the Church, had possessed many of the best Quality in the nation with that wretched Idea of Religion that greatly disposed them to Atheism:
'Tis high time then to redress this Corruption, to rid our Pulpits and our Altars of such as stain them with their profane Breath and unhallowed Hands, and like the wicked Sons of Eli, make the very Offerings of the Lord to be abhorr'd.
It's high time then to redress this Corruption, to rid our Pulpits and our Altars of such as stain them with their profane Breath and unhallowed Hands, and like the wicked Sons of Eli, make the very Offerings of the Lord to be abhorred.
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There is indeed a Canon against such Ministers as omit the use of any Form of Prayer, or any Rite or Ceremony whatever prescrib'd in the Service-Book, to suspend them for the first Fault;
There is indeed a Canon against such Ministers as omit the use of any From of Prayer, or any Rite or Ceremony whatever prescribed in the Service book, to suspend them for the First Fault;
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For there's another Canon to seclude from the Ministry for three Months, every Minister that shall refuse to baptize any Child that's brought to him (be the Parents Christian, Mahometan,
For there's Another Canon to seclude from the Ministry for three Months, every Minister that shall refuse to baptise any Child that's brought to him (be the Parents Christian, Mahometan,
Another Canon forbids Ministers either to appoint or keep Fasts either in publick or Private Houses, without the Leave of the Bishop, threatning them with Suspension for the first time, Excommunication for the second, and Deposition for the third.
another Canon forbids Ministers either to appoint or keep Fasts either in public or Private Houses, without the Leave of the Bishop, threatening them with Suspension for the First time, Excommunication for the second, and Deposition for the third.
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and the Ministers will be very loth to attempt it, when they are obliged to double Pennance, to go on Pilgrimage to the Bishop one Day, and fast the next.
and the Ministers will be very loath to attempt it, when they Are obliged to double Penance, to go on Pilgrimage to the Bishop one Day, and fast the next.
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And 'tis very probable those of our Clergy who were so f•ll of Indignation against the late Commissioners, mistook them for such a plotting Conventicle.
And it's very probable those of our Clergy who were so f•ll of Indignation against the late Commissioners, mistook them for such a plotting Conventicle.
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and very prudently cautions them against wearing light-coloured Stockings, and charitably allows short Gowns to the poor Curates that have not Mony to buy long ones.
and very prudently cautions them against wearing light-coloured Stockings, and charitably allows short Gowns to the poor Curates that have not Money to buy long ones.
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Furthermore they shall not give themselves to any base or servile Labour, or to drinking or Riot, spending their time idly by Day or by Night, playing at Dice, Cards,
Furthermore they shall not give themselves to any base or servile Labour, or to drinking or Riot, spending their time idly by Day or by Night, playing At Dice, Cards,
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and should be Examples to the People to live well and Christianly, under Pain of Ecclesiastical Censures to be inflicted with Severity according to the Qualities of their Offences.
and should be Examples to the People to live well and Christianly, under Pain of Ecclesiastical Censures to be inflicted with Severity according to the Qualities of their Offences.
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Whereas that too is highly necessary, there being all the Reason in the World that obstinate Non-Conformity to the Laws of God, should at least be equally punish'd with stubborn Nonconformity to the Laws of the Church; for it would look but very odd to treat a Minister more severely for omitting a Collect in the Service-Book,
Whereas that too is highly necessary, there being all the Reason in the World that obstinate Non-Conformity to the Laws of God, should At least be equally punished with stubborn Nonconformity to the Laws of the Church; for it would look but very odd to Treat a Minister more severely for omitting a Collect in the Service book,
And yet hitherto all the good Effects that might have been expected from it to free our Churches from such leprous and unclean Priests, have been in a great Measure frustrated.
And yet hitherto all the good Effects that might have been expected from it to free our Churches from such leprous and unclean Priests, have been in a great Measure frustrated.
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For we do not see that one in twenty, of such whose notorious Vices make too publick a noise to be unobserved, was ever excommunicated, much less deposed for them.
For we do not see that one in twenty, of such whose notorious Vices make too public a noise to be unobserved, was ever excommunicated, much less deposed for them.
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and (if it might be no Offence) would take the Liberty to suggest that if the Rural Deaneries in Arch-bishop Ʋsher 's Model were restored, they might first receive Complaints against such,
and (if it might be no Offence) would take the Liberty to suggest that if the Rural Deaneries in Archbishop Ʋsher is Model were restored, they might First receive Complaints against such,
Were this done, and were all our Clergy such excellent Ornaments of their Profession, as (God be thanked) a great many of them are, the Dissenters would not so easil• gain ground upon us,
Were this done, and were all our Clergy such excellent Ornament of their Profession, as (God be thanked) a great many of them Are, the Dissenters would not so easil• gain ground upon us,
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but under this Head, we would humbly recommend to the present Convocation, the reforming two very gross Corruptions retained in our Church, notwithstanding all the loud Complaints that have been made against them, Pluralities and Non-Residence, two Diseases that have hitherto defied all Remedies,
but under this Head, we would humbly recommend to the present Convocation, the reforming two very gross Corruptions retained in our Church, notwithstanding all the loud Complaints that have been made against them, Pluralities and Non-Residence, two Diseases that have hitherto defied all Remedies,
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yet their Canons are far more strict than ours: for in their Decree of Reformation, Sess. the 7th. cap. 2d. they forbid any Prelate, having more Metropolitan or Cathedral Churches than one in Commendam, accounting him happy that can govern one well.
yet their Canonas Are Far more strict than ours: for in their decree of Reformation, Sess. the 7th. cap. 2d. they forbid any Prelate, having more Metropolitan or Cathedral Churches than one in Commendam, accounting him happy that can govern one well.
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And cap. 3d. They enjoyn the Collation of inferiour Ecclesiastical Benefices that have Cure of Souls, on worthy and able Persons who may reside on the Place,
And cap. 3d. They enjoin the Collation of inferior Ecclesiastical Benefices that have Cure of Souls, on worthy and able Persons who may reside on the Place,
and by the wretched Art of Dispensations made only a more subtle Trick of drawing Money into the Pockets of those that grant them. And Sess. 23d. cap. 1. Their Decree of Reformation against Non-Residents begins thus:
and by the wretched Art of Dispensations made only a more subtle Trick of drawing Money into the Pockets of those that grant them. And Sess. 23d. cap. 1. Their decree of Reformation against Non-Residents begins thus:
but like Hirelings forsake them, &c. See also Sess. 6. Cap. 1st, and 2d. and what they say is far more applicable to Parish-Churches than to Metropolitan or Cathedral.
but like Hirelings forsake them, etc. See also Sess. 6. Cap. 1st, and 2d. and what they say is Far more applicable to Parish-churches than to Metropolitan or Cathedral.
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and that the ••id Benefices be not more than 30 Miles distant a su•der. And lastly, That he have ••der him, in the Benefice where he does not reside, a Preacher lawfully allow'd, t•at's able sufficiently to teach and instruct the People.
and that the ••id Benefices be not more than 30 Miles distant a su•der. And lastly, That he have ••der him, in the Benefice where he does not reside, a Preacher lawfully allowed, t•at's able sufficiently to teach and instruct the People.
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an approved Preacher that may profitably each and instruct the P•ople But if these four Preache•s that supply his ••ace in four of the Parishes, be Men of those Abilities that fit them for ••scharging all the Duties of their Function to the People, what tolerable •eason can be given why they should not enioy all the encouragement to ••eir Labour which the Parish-Tyths were design'd to give them? Why ••ould the main part of the Profits of four Parishes be swept away by an ••e Drone of a Pluralist, that saunters about in his Coach,
an approved Preacher that may profitably each and instruct the P•ople But if these four Preache•s that supply his ••ace in four of the Parishes, be Men of those Abilities that fit them for ••scharging all the Duties of their Function to the People, what tolerable •eason can be given why they should not enjoy all the encouragement to ••eir Labour which the Parish-Tyths were designed to give them? Why ••ould the main part of the Profits of four Parishes be swept away by an ••e Drone of a Pluralist, that saunters about in his Coach,
and swims in ••xury and Ease, but never took the least care of them, unless perhaps ••ce in a Year to give them a kind of Visitation-Sermon; while the poor Ministers that reside among them,
and swims in ••xury and Ease, but never took the least care of them, unless perhaps ••ce in a Year to give them a kind of Visitation-Sermon; while the poor Ministers that reside among them,
For by that time a poor Curate has pro••ded Bread for his Family, and perhaps a Gown and Cassock for himself, ••t of his 20 or 30 l. per. Annum, he'l find very little left for the encrease of ••s slender Library,
For by that time a poor Curate has pro••ded Bred for his Family, and perhaps a Gown and Cassock for himself, ••t of his 20 or 30 l. per. Annum, He'll find very little left for the increase of ••s slender Library,
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and much less for those Works of Charity, whereby he ••ould keep up that Esteem and Interest in the Hearts of the People, that's 〈 ◊ 〉 highly conducive to the success of his Instructions upon them.
and much less for those Works of Charity, whereby he ••ould keep up that Esteem and Interest in the Hearts of the People, that's 〈 ◊ 〉 highly conducive to the success of his Instructions upon them.
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So that •hile the Number of Pluralists is so great, and their Covetousness far grea••r, it cannot be expected where the Salary they allow is so despicable, that ••ey should ever provide for some of their Cures any better Priests than •hose of Jeroboam, made of the meanest of the People;
So that •hile the Number of Pluralists is so great, and their Covetousness Far grea••r, it cannot be expected where the Salary they allow is so despicable, that ••ey should ever provide for Some of their Cures any better Priests than •hose of Jeroboam, made of the Meanest of the People;
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And what Account will such mercenary Pastors (as the Council of Trent it self calls them) give to the universal Bishop and Shepherd of those Flocks whom they have starv'd to fill their own Purses? Or whence can the greedy Humour of heaping up so many Steeples spring,
And what Account will such mercenary Pastors (as the Council of Trent it self calls them) give to the universal Bishop and Shepherd of those Flocks whom they have starved to fill their own Purses? Or whence can the greedy Humour of heaping up so many Steeples spring,
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We are so far from speaking this, as grudging the Clergy the just Encouragement of their Labours, that if a more fair and just distribution of the legal Maintenance would not sufficiently provide for all, we should think it worthy the pious Zeal of his Majesty,
We Are so Far from speaking this, as grudging the Clergy the just Encouragement of their Labours, that if a more fair and just distribution of the Legal Maintenance would not sufficiently provide for all, we should think it worthy the pious Zeal of his Majesty,
Having said so much about Pluralities, we shall be more brief on the other Head of Non-residence. We shall not insist on the 42, 43, 44. Canons which relate to the Deans, Prebends and Canons in the several Cathedrals and Collegiate Churches,
Having said so much about Pluralities, we shall be more brief on the other Head of Nonresidence. We shall not insist on the 42, 43, 44. Canonas which relate to the Deans, Prebends and Canonas in the several Cathedrals and Collegiate Churches,
46, Every Beneficed Man, not allow'd to be a Preacher, shall procure Sermons to be preach'd in his Cure once in every Month at the least, by Preachers lawfully licens'd,
46, Every Beneficed Man, not allowed to be a Preacher, shall procure Sermons to be preached in his Cure once in every Monn At the least, by Preachers lawfully licensed,
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47, Every Benefic'd Man licens'd by the Laws of this Realm, upon urgent occasions of other Service not to reside upon his Benefice, shall cause his Cure to be supplied by a Curat, that is a sufficient and licens'd Preacher,
47, Every Beneficed Man licensed by the Laws of this Realm, upon urgent occasions of other Service not to reside upon his Benefice, shall cause his Cure to be supplied by a Curate, that is a sufficient and licensed Preacher,
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and consequently enjoy both the Name and the Revenues of a Minister to that People, who is not so much as licens'd to preach; nay, is so meer a Lay-man, that according to Can. 49. he must not take on him to expound, in his own Cure,
and consequently enjoy both the Name and the Revenues of a Minister to that People, who is not so much as licensed to preach; nay, is so mere a Layman, that according to Can. 49. he must not take on him to expound, in his own Cure,
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and the highest Priviledg allow'd him is, That he study to read plainly and aptly, (without glozing or adding ) the Homilies already set forth, &c. I perceive there may be Ignoramus Ministers, as well as Lawyers or Jury-men; and if our Church do not wrong them, by the severe restraints this Canon lays on them, they are more fit to be sent to School to con their Lesson,
and the highest Privilege allowed him is, That he study to read plainly and aptly, (without glozing or adding) the Homilies already Set forth, etc. I perceive there may be Ignoramus Ministers, as well as Lawyers or Jurymen; and if our Church do not wrong them, by the severe restraints this Canon lays on them, they Are more fit to be sent to School to con their lesson,
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yet we must acknowledg her great Charity towards them and their Curats, in providing so good a help as the Book of Homili•s, for those whose Eyes are the only considerable Talents that God almighty has thought fit to bless them withal.
yet we must acknowledge her great Charity towards them and their Curats, in providing so good a help as the Book of Homili•s, for those whose Eyes Are the only considerable Talents that God almighty has Thought fit to bless them withal.
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And we think it highly adviseable, that according to Arch-Bishop Ʋsher 's model, Artic. 2d. in every Rural Deanery, the Ministers of particular Parishes might be censurable for Errors, or gross negligence in their Office, &c. with Liberty of Appeals to a Diocesan Synod if need be.
And we think it highly Advisable, that according to Arch-Bishop Ʋsher is model, Artic. 2d. in every Rural Deanery, the Ministers of particular Parishes might be censurable for Errors, or gross negligence in their Office, etc. with Liberty of Appeals to a Diocesan Synod if need be.
and partial to our selves, we shall propose it to the Wisdom of this Convocation, Whether the Power of Patrons in presenting to Livings, should not be so far restrain'd,
and partial to our selves, we shall propose it to the Wisdom of this Convocation, Whither the Power of Patrons in presenting to Livings, should not be so Far restrained,
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as not to impose a Minister on any Parish, without their own consent? The very Learned Bishop of Salisbury, in his Regalia, as well as others, hath made it undeniably evident, that this was the practice of the Universal Church for 600, if not 1000 Years after our Saviour's Time.
as not to impose a Minister on any Parish, without their own consent? The very Learned Bishop of Salisbury, in his Regalia, as well as Others, hath made it undeniably evident, that this was the practice of the Universal Church for 600, if not 1000 years After our Saviour's Time.
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yet we could be heartily glad that 'twere rendred consistent with this Ancient Privilege of the People too, that the Primitive Practice in this Particular might be reviv'd.
yet we could be heartily glad that 'twere rendered consistent with this Ancient Privilege of the People too, that the Primitive Practice in this Particular might be revived.
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And how liberally soever Patrons have endow'd any Churches, 'twere but a hard Bargain they make with the People, to require them, by implicit Faith, to acquiesce in whatever Ministers they or their Heirs shall ever recommend to them.
And how liberally soever Patrons have endowed any Churches, 'twere but a hard Bargain they make with the People, to require them, by implicit Faith, to acquiesce in whatever Ministers they or their Heirs shall ever recommend to them.
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LEST the Fear and Apprehension into which the words Alteration and Review have cast the Author of Vox Cl•ri, should be fatal to him, we shall now labour to recover him, by assuring him, that there are some of the old Canons we desire may be reinforc'd,
LEST the fear and Apprehension into which the words Alteration and Review have cast the Author of Vox Cl•ri, should be fatal to him, we shall now labour to recover him, by assuring him, that there Are Some of the old Canonas we desire may be reinforced,
and that the Subjects to which they relate may be considered and examined, viz. Such as order the Censures of the Church to be inflicted upon all Persons notoriously wicked, that they may be hindred from coming to the blessed Sacrament with such Frequency,
and that the Subject's to which they relate may be considered and examined, viz. Such as order the Censures of the Church to be inflicted upon all Persons notoriously wicked, that they may be hindered from coming to the blessed Sacrament with such Frequency,
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No Minister shall in any wise admit to the receiving the Holy Communion any of his Cure or Flock, which be opennly known to live in notorious Sin, without Repentance;
No Minister shall in any wise admit to the receiving the Holy Communion any of his Cure or Flock, which be opennly known to live in notorious since, without Repentance;
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Nor any Church-Warden or Side-man who having taken their Oaths to present to their Ordinary all such publick Offences as they are particularly charg'd to enquire of in their several Parishes, shall (notwithstanding their said Oaths,
Nor any Church-Warden or Sideman who having taken their Oaths to present to their Ordinary all such public Offences as they Are particularly charged to inquire of in their several Parishes, shall (notwithstanding their said Oaths,
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and that their faithful Discharge of them, is the chief means whereby publick Sins and Offences may be reform'd and punish'd) wittingly and willingly, desperately and irreligiously incur the horrible Crime of Perjury, either in neglecting or in refusing to present such of the said Enormities and publick Offences as they knew themselves to be committed in their said Parishes,
and that their faithful Discharge of them, is the chief means whereby public Sins and Offences may be reformed and punished) wittingly and willingly, desperately and irreligiously incur the horrible Crime of Perjury, either in neglecting or in refusing to present such of the said Enormities and public Offences as they knew themselves to be committed in their said Parishes,
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We do now humbly request that according to this Canon some effectual Provision may be made to hinder all such wicked Persons from our Communion, which are a Scandal and Reproach to any Church, much more to ours.
We do now humbly request that according to this Canon Some effectual Provision may be made to hinder all such wicked Persons from our Communion, which Are a Scandal and Reproach to any Church, much more to ours.
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That the Matter may be seriously debated and weighed, and whether more proper Methods than those hitherto resolv'd on may not be found out and settled.
That the Matter may be seriously debated and weighed, and whither more proper Methods than those hitherto resolved on may not be found out and settled.
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though the Canon says that the Church-Wardens and Sidesmens faithful Discharge of their Oaths in presenting Offenders to the Ordinary, is the chief means whereby Publick Sins and Offences may be reform'd and punished.
though the Canon Says that the Church-Wardens and Sidesmens faithful Discharge of their Oaths in presenting Offenders to the Ordinary, is the chief means whereby Public Sins and Offences may be reformed and punished.
For it cannot be probably expected that they should discharge this Office with that Fidelity and Care which is requisite in a Business of such Importance:
For it cannot be probably expected that they should discharge this Office with that Fidis and Care which is requisite in a Business of such Importance:
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If we consider either the manner of their present choice, the Multiplicity of secular Affairs in which they are unavoidably ingag'd, the Temptations to which they may be exposed either by Neighbourhood, Acquaintance, Friendship, or Dependance upon others;
If we Consider either the manner of their present choice, the multiplicity of secular Affairs in which they Are avoidable engaged, the Temptations to which they may be exposed either by Neighbourhood, Acquaintance, Friendship, or Dependence upon Others;
and the worst as well as the best Parishioners are chosen to it, and while Men are govern'd by their worldly Interest, either no Presentations at all should be made,
and the worst as well as the best Parishioners Are chosen to it, and while Men Are governed by their worldly Interest, either no Presentations At all should be made,
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and out of Regard to their Oaths, the Peace of their own Consciences, and the good Comfort of their Christian Neighbours, make exact and just Presentations,
and out of Regard to their Oaths, the Peace of their own Consciences, and the good Comfort of their Christian Neighbours, make exact and just Presentations,
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We are therefore of the opinion that the present Convocation should consider whether the Inspection into the Manners of the People should not be intrusted solely with the Ministers and Priests,
We Are Therefore of the opinion that the present Convocation should Consider whither the Inspection into the Manners of the People should not be Entrusted solely with the Ministers and Priests,
whether it be not now absolutely necessary to authorize and impower all Ministers and Curates to observe the Lives of their Parishioners to admonish them privately and publickly, to pronounce the Censures of the Church, either of Suspension or Excommunication, according to their several Lives and Offences;
whither it be not now absolutely necessary to authorise and empower all Ministers and Curates to observe the Lives of their Parishioners to admonish them privately and publicly, to pronounce the Censures of the Church, either of Suspension or Excommunication, according to their several Lives and Offences;
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That which suggests and incourages this Proposal is our Communion-Rubrick, which requires all Persons that intend to communicate, to send in their Names to the Curate,
That which suggests and encourages this Proposal is our Communion-rubric, which requires all Persons that intend to communicate, to send in their Names to the Curate,
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Now if this were duly observed, and the Curates likewise impowered to reject such as shall, notwithstanding their Admonition, dare to present themselves,
Now if this were duly observed, and the Curates likewise Empowered to reject such as shall, notwithstanding their Admonition, Dare to present themselves,
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It will be no hard Matter for the Convocation to fix and settle this Authority and Power, that the Curates should be invested with its just Bounds and Limits;
It will be no hard Matter for the Convocation to fix and settle this authority and Power, that the Curates should be invested with its just Bounds and Limits;
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But that which we earnestly and importunately request is, that since his Majesty hath put an Opportunity into their Hands, of reviewing the old Canons and making new, that they would resolve upon some course for the preventing Men of the most profligate Lives and Principles from joyning themselves to our Communion,
But that which we earnestly and importunately request is, that since his Majesty hath put an Opportunity into their Hands, of reviewing the old Canonas and making new, that they would resolve upon Some course for the preventing Men of the most profligate Lives and Principles from joining themselves to our Communion,
In her Exhortation she tells us that it is to be admi•is•r•• only to those who are devoutly and religiously disposed, and that if any who do not repent of their Sins,
In her Exhortation she tells us that it is to be admi•is•r•• only to those who Are devoutly and religiously disposed, and that if any who do not Repent of their Sins,
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And we are told that Pers••• th•• live in Variance and Contention, or in any known Sin, must not be admit••d ••••use tis contrary to the Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ:
And we Are told that Pers••• th•• live in Variance and Contention, or in any known since, must not be admit••d ••••use this contrary to the Communion of the Body and Blood of christ:
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when they shall shelter themselves under our very Altars, and none have any Power or Commission to pluck them from thence, what can be expected but that Impiety and Profaness should overflow us as a mighty Stream? They have already learned to stop the Mouths of their own Consciences and our Mouths too,
when they shall shelter themselves under our very Altars, and none have any Power or Commission to pluck them from thence, what can be expected but that Impiety and Profaneness should overflow us as a mighty Stream? They have already learned to stop the Mouths of their own Consciences and our Mouths too,
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and cause them to commit Sin with all imaginable Boldness and without any Remorse? Shall we turn the Cup of the Blood of Christ into the Cup of Devils,
and cause them to commit since with all imaginable Boldness and without any Remorse? Shall we turn the Cup of the Blood of christ into the Cup of Devils,
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For though they are not without faulty Members as well as we, yet it must be confess'd that they are very careful to keep or purge out all that are openly scandalous in their Lives.
For though they Are not without faulty Members as well as we, yet it must be confessed that they Are very careful to keep or purge out all that Are openly scandalous in their Lives.
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and if a speedy Reformation be not made in this Matter, we must expect the Numbers of those who are the greatest Ornaments of our Communion, out of a pretended Concern for their Edification, will leave us. For,
and if a speedy Reformation be not made in this Matter, we must expect the Numbers of those who Are the greatest Ornament of our Communion, out of a pretended Concern for their Edification, will leave us. For,
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'Tis with a great and sincere Sorrow that we observe Persons guilty of the highest Impurities allowed to come to the Holy Communion, who ought to be driven from it.
It's with a great and sincere Sorrow that we observe Persons guilty of the highest Impurities allowed to come to the Holy Communion, who ought to be driven from it.
Our Peace and Benefit would be much greater in our Approaches to it, if we did not find there some who but a few Hours before were venturing their Lives in the Quarrel of a Strumpet;
Our Peace and Benefit would be much greater in our Approaches to it, if we did not find there Some who but a few Hours before were venturing their Lives in the Quarrel of a Strumpet;
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others that just before the Communion were belching out Oaths and Curses, and soon after the end of it will pour out whole Vollies of them again, &c. And if there were none allowed to kneel there,
Others that just before the Communion were belching out Oaths and Curses, and soon After the end of it will pour out Whole Volleys of them again, etc. And if there were none allowed to kneel there,
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and unhallowed Mouths, especially when we sear and expect, that after the taking of these, (according to the Threatning denounced by our Church) The Devil should enter into them as he did into Judas, to fill them full of all Iniquities,
and unhallowed Mouths, especially when we sear and expect, that After the taking of these, (according to the Threatening denounced by our Church) The devil should enter into them as he did into Judas, to fill them full of all Iniquities,
But to conclude this Subject, that our present Convocation may be stirred up to a more vigorous Zeal and Diligence in the framing new Penitentiary Canons,
But to conclude this Subject, that our present Convocation may be stirred up to a more vigorous Zeal and Diligence in the framing new Penitentiary Canonas,
now assembled, of the Promises they made at their several Ordinations, and of the solemn Charge they received from our Church; which is in these words;
now assembled, of the Promises they made At their several Ordinations, and of the solemn Charge they received from our Church; which is in these words;
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Wherefore consider with your selves the End of your Ministry towards the Children of God, towards the Spouse and Body of Christ, and see that you never cease your Labour, your Care and Diligence,
Wherefore Consider with your selves the End of your Ministry towards the Children of God, towards the Spouse and Body of christ, and see that you never cease your Labour, your Care and Diligence,
And since we shall not entertain a suspicion of their readiness to discharge their Offices with the utmost fidelity, of their willingness to pay a chearful Obedience to the Commands of our common Mother, we will not question their gratifying our Desires in this Particular.
And since we shall not entertain a suspicion of their readiness to discharge their Offices with the utmost Fidis, of their willingness to pay a cheerful obedience to the Commands of our Common Mother, we will not question their gratifying our Desires in this Particular.
because they know not how to dispose otherwise of them, And yet it must be own'd, that the Canons of our Church are not altogether chargeable with this Neglect:
Because they know not how to dispose otherwise of them, And yet it must be owned, that the Canonas of our Church Are not altogether chargeable with this Neglect:
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For the 35th Canon enjoins the Bishop, before he admits any Person into Holy Orders, to examine him, in the presence of those Ministers that shall assist him in the Imposition of Hands;
For the 35th Canon enjoins the Bishop, before he admits any Person into Holy Order, to examine him, in the presence of those Ministers that shall assist him in the Imposition of Hands;
And 'twere highly adviseable that the particular Trials which every Candidate for Sacred Orders must pass, in order to give a good Specimen of his Proficiency in Humane Learning,
And 'twere highly Advisable that the particular Trials which every Candidate for Sacred Order must pass, in order to give a good Specimen of his Proficiency in Humane Learning,
For it can by no means be thought a sufficient Evidence of a Man's being qualified for that Sacred Function, that he can construe a piece of the Latin Testament;
For it can by no means be Thought a sufficient Evidence of a Man's being qualified for that Sacred Function, that he can construe a piece of the Latin Testament;
and resolve that grand Question of Quot sunt Symbola? &c. The admirable care of many Foreign Churches, particularly the Reformed Churches in France, about the admission of their Proposants, is a very commendable Pattern.
and resolve that grand Question of Quot sunt Symbols? etc. The admirable care of many Foreign Churches, particularly the Reformed Churches in France, about the admission of their Proposants, is a very commendable Pattern.
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And even in this Point, the Directory (how idle a Book soever it may be in other things) has the advantage of any thing prescrib'd in this Canon, which is too làx and general.
And even in this Point, the Directory (how idle a Book soever it may be in other things) has the advantage of any thing prescribed in this Canon, which is too làx and general.
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And we would surther offer it to consideration, Whether what the 34th Canon enjoins in the Case of a Bishop's ordaining a Man that is not of his own Diocess, should not hold also in his ordaining those that are? viz. That he ordain no Person but such as shall exhibit Letters Tes•im•nial of his good Life and Conversation, under the Seal of some Colledg in Cambridg or Oxford, where before he remain'd; or of three or four grave Ministers, togethe• with the Subscription and Testimony of other credible Persons, who have known his Life and Behaviour by the s••c• of three •ears next before.
And we would surther offer it to consideration, Whither what the 34th Canon enjoins in the Case of a Bishop's ordaining a Man that is not of his own Diocese, should not hold also in his ordaining those that Are? viz. That he ordain no Person but such as shall exhibit Letters Tes•im•nial of his good Life and Conversation, under the Seal of Some College in Cambridge or Oxford, where before he remained; or of three or four grave Ministers, togethe• with the Subscription and Testimony of other credible Persons, who have known his Life and Behaviour by the s••c• of three •ears next before.
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The frequent Repetition of this, is one of those things which A. B. Ʋsher, Bp. Williams, Prideaux, and Brownrig, Dr. Ward, Featly, and Hacket took notice of, and would have consider'd, whether it were not fit to be amended. See the Copy of the Proceedings of these Divines touching Innovations, &c. and Considerations on the Common-Prayer Book, p. 7.
The frequent Repetition of this, is one of those things which A. B. Ʋsher, Bishop Williams, Prideaux, and Brownrig, Dr. Ward, Featly, and Hacket took notice of, and would have considered, whither it were not fit to be amended. See the Copy of the Proceedings of these Divines touching Innovations, etc. and Considerations on the Common prayer Book, p. 7.
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Acts 20 17. — have taught you publickly, and from house to house; take heed therefore to your s•lves, and to all the stock over which the H. Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, &c.
Acts 20 17. — have taught you publicly, and from house to house; take heed Therefore to your s•lves, and to all the stock over which the H. Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, etc.
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See to •he same •ur••se, the Collect immediately following V•ni creator spiritus; and the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the ••ch-Bishop to the Bishop, when he delivers him the Bible; and the first of the three 〈 ◊ 〉 Prayers said for the last Collect immediately before the Benediction.
See to •he same •ur••se, the Collect immediately following V•ni creator spiritus; and the 〈 ◊ 〉 of the ••ch-Bishop to the Bishop, when he delivers him the bible; and the First of the three 〈 ◊ 〉 Prayers said for the last Collect immediately before the Benediction.
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See the first Collect in the Consecration of Bishops. See the Collect in the Consecrat. said next after the Litany. See the Collect after Veni Creator.
See the First Collect in the Consecration of Bishops. See the Collect in the Consecrate. said next After the Litany. See the Collect After Veni Creator.
