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A SERMON Preached before The Honourable House OF COMMONS At the Publike Fast, September 27. 1643. MARK. 1. vers. 2, 3. As it is written in the Prophets,
A SERMON Preached before The Honourable House OF COMMONS At the Public Fast, September 27. 1643. MARK. 1. vers. 2, 3. As it is written in the prophets,
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Behold I send my Messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
Behold I send my Messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy Way before thee.
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The voyce of one crying in the wildernesse, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths streight.
The voice of one crying in the Wilderness, Prepare you the Way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
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I Will not begin my Sermon, as commonly Printers doe their Books with some flourish or gaudy pictures on the first leafe,
I Will not begin my Sermon, as commonly Printers do their Books with Some flourish or gaudy pictures on the First leaf,
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but fall immediately upon that speciall matter which is contained in my Text, & that cannot be handled rightly,
but fallen immediately upon that special matter which is contained in my Text, & that cannot be handled rightly,
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unlesse I take in the former words, The beginning of the Gospel of Iesus Christ the Sonne of God:
unless I take in the former words, The beginning of the Gospel of Iesus christ the Son of God:
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for in the whole contexture of these words, you have a proposition to be confirmed, and the argument confirming it:
for in the Whole contexture of these words, you have a proposition to be confirmed, and the argument confirming it:
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I call it a proposition, and not a Title or preface, such as that is, the Revelation of Iohn, and in doing thus I borrow gold of the Egyptian, (I mean) fetch my interpretation from a Popish Commentator, who had much learning, and more malice;
I call it a proposition, and not a Title or preface, such as that is, the Revelation of John, and in doing thus I borrow gold of the Egyptian, (I mean) fetch my Interpretation from a Popish Commentator, who had much learning, and more malice;
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and that this is more probable, consider the use of the word NONLATINALPHABET.
and that this is more probable, Consider the use of the word.
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Gospel, which signifieth in the Scripture sometimes any joyfull matter that is published, sometimes in particular, the Doctrine of Christ; Gospel, which signifies in the Scripture sometime any joyful matter that is published, sometime in particular, the Doctrine of christ;
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and lastly, for the preaching of this, which is the frequent use of the Word;
and lastly, for the preaching of this, which is the frequent use of the Word;
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and as for the sense of taking NONLATINALPHABET, for the Booke and History of Christ, that is not a Bible-sense, but an Ecclesiasticall;
and as for the sense of taking, for the Book and History of christ, that is not a Bible-sense, but an Ecclesiastical;
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even as Evangelist in the Scripture doth not signifie one that made the History of Christ,
even as Evangelist in the Scripture does not signify one that made the History of christ,
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as wee call the soure Evangelists; but one, who accompanied the Apostles in preaching the Gospel:
as we call the sour Evangelists; but one, who accompanied the Apostles in preaching the Gospel:
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so that Gospel is here as much as preaching; and when it followeth, the Gospel of Iesus Christ, Iesus Christ is not the matter,
so that Gospel is Here as much as preaching; and when it follows, the Gospel of Iesus christ, Iesus christ is not the matter,
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but the author, so that the sense is, The beginning of Christs preaching was as it was foretold by the Prophets.
but the author, so that the sense is, The beginning of Christ preaching was as it was foretold by the prophets.
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This being explained, you have first the manner of proving, which is by testimony, and although that be the weakest argument in humane things,
This being explained, you have First the manner of proving, which is by testimony, and although that be the Weakest argument in humane things,
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yet it is the strongest in divine; and secondly, there is the matter or proofe it selfe:
yet it is the Strongest in divine; and secondly, there is the matter or proof it self:
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and in the clearing of all this, we might enter into two disputes;
and in the clearing of all this, we might enter into two disputes;
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1. In vindicating the Author from perverting the meaning and scope of Esay, as the Iewes would perswade us;
1. In vindicating the Author from perverting the meaning and scope of Isaiah, as the Iewes would persuade us;
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2. In answering the doubts about the diverse readings, whether it should be the Prophets, or in Esay onely, which Beza contends for as the true reading,
2. In answering the doubts about the diverse readings, whither it should be the prophets, or in Isaiah only, which Beza contends for as the true reading,
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and this is made so great a difficulty by Ierome, that he saith he will crave pardon for his ignorance,
and this is made so great a difficulty by Jerome, that he Says he will crave pardon for his ignorance,
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as if the knot could not be untyed;
as if the knot could not be untied;
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but should I handle these at large, you would say I gave a stone or serpent of controversies,
but should I handle these At large, you would say I gave a stone or serpent of controversies,
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when you askt for the bread of nourishment; this therefore take briefly for the explanation:
when you asked for the bred of nourishment; this Therefore take briefly for the explanation:
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the words in the Text you shall find in Esay 40. 3. (for those of Malachi tend to the same purpose) and are not to be unstood onely literally,
the words in the Text you shall find in Isaiah 40. 3. (for those of Malachi tend to the same purpose) and Are not to be unstood only literally,
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as the Iewes would have it, of an exhortation to the people of Israel to make ready and prepare for their returne from captivity;
as the Iewes would have it, of an exhortation to the people of Israel to make ready and prepare for their return from captivity;
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nor as others onely as a prophesie of John Baptist, and our Redemption purchased by Christ,
nor as Others only as a prophesy of John Baptist, and our Redemption purchased by christ,
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for whose entertainment we are to prepare, but we think it literally true of the Iewes,
for whose entertainment we Are to prepare, but we think it literally true of the Iewes,
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and the voyce enying in the wildernesse to be all those severall Prophets, that proclaimed their return;
and the voice enying in the Wilderness to be all those several prophets, that proclaimed their return;
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and also typically true of Christ and Iohn Baptist in his time, and consequentially to be applyed to any time when Christ is comming graciously to deliver us from any such captivity.
and also typically true of christ and John Baptist in his time, and consequentially to be applied to any time when christ is coming graciously to deliver us from any such captivity.
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So that from the manner of proving, and the matter or proofe it selfe we will gather two Doctrines seasonable for these times.
So that from the manner of proving, and the matter or proof it self we will gather two Doctrines seasonable for these times.
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Doct. 1. That Gods Word is the onely rule and principle in matters of Religion and Reformation:
Doct. 1. That God's Word is the only Rule and principle in matters of Religion and Reformation:
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It holds à majori ad minus, if the Prophets that were acted infallibly would yet confirme their matter delivered by Scripture, how much rather others? It holds à majori ad minus, if the prophets that were acted infallibly would yet confirm their matter Delivered by Scripture, how much rather Others?
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2. From the matter or argument, and in that, the duty pressed.
2. From the matter or argument, and in that, the duty pressed.
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Doct. 2. That it is a speciall duty upon all, to remove all impediments, and to make way for Christ when he is comming to us.
Doct. 2. That it is a special duty upon all, to remove all impediments, and to make Way for christ when he is coming to us.
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We will begin with the first.
We will begin with the First.
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Doct. The Word of God is the onely rule and principle in matters of Religion or Reformation. Doct. The Word of God is the only Rule and principle in matters of Religion or Reformation.
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It hath the properties of a Rule, which are these:
It hath the properties of a Rule, which Are these:
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1. It is known and easie. Psal. 19. 78. It is compared to a light, and a Lanthorn to our feet;
1. It is known and easy. Psalm 19. 78. It is compared to a Light, and a Lantern to our feet;
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Nor will that evasion of the Papists serve their turnes, that it is lumen or light in it selfe,
Nor will that evasion of the Papists serve their turns, that it is lumen or Light in it self,
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but not quoad nos (as if the Scripture were a light under the bushell;
but not quoad nos (as if the Scripture were a Light under the bushel;
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God should then doe that, which our Saviour saith no man doth,) for that the Scripture is light effective as well as formaliter, appeares by the addition, giving understanding to the simple.
God should then do that, which our Saviour Says no man does,) for that the Scripture is Light effective as well as formaliter, appears by the addition, giving understanding to the simple.
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Besides, to be a light in it selfe, but not quoad nos, is a kind of contradiction, seeing the light it hath is for us.
Beside, to be a Light in it self, but not quoad nos, is a kind of contradiction, seeing the Light it hath is for us.
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It is true indeed, there is a two-fold obscurity, one of matter, which sometimes is so excellent and perfect, that our understandings cannot reach it,
It is true indeed, there is a twofold obscurity, one of matter, which sometime is so excellent and perfect, that our understandings cannot reach it,
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and so in this sense it is said, the naturall man perceiveth not the things of God:
and so in this sense it is said, the natural man perceives not the things of God:
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NONLATINALPHABET, a naturall man, one that doth excolere animam, such as Aristotle and Tully; but this blame is to be cast upon our understanding, not the Scripture,
, a natural man, one that does excolere animam, such as Aristotle and Tully; but this blame is to be cast upon our understanding, not the Scripture,
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for as we say, Sol est maxime visibilis, & Deus est maxime intelligibilis, the Sunne is most visible,
for as we say, Sol est maxim visibilis, & Deus est maxim intelligibilis, the Sun is most visible,
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and God most easie to be known, because the one hath the greatest motive of seeing which is light;
and God most easy to be known, Because the one hath the greatest motive of seeing which is Light;
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and the other of being understood, which is verity; so are these truths most full of light, if our understandings were opened.
and the other of being understood, which is verity; so Are these truths most full of Light, if our understandings were opened.
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The second obscurity is of the phrase, and that the Scripture useth not in things essentiall to salvation,
The second obscurity is of the phrase, and that the Scripture uses not in things essential to salvation,
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and commonly what is obscurely set down in one place is cleare in another;
and commonly what is obscurely Set down in one place is clear in Another;
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and shall not the Spirit of God which giveth a cleare understanding and expressions unto men be cleare? See the Papists folly, they hold it possible to fulfill the Law, but not to understand it;
and shall not the Spirit of God which gives a clear understanding and expressions unto men be clear? See the Papists folly, they hold it possible to fulfil the Law, but not to understand it;
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for when we urge that place, Deut. 30. 12. The Word is not hidden from thee,
for when we urge that place, Deuteronomy 30. 12. The Word is not hidden from thee,
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and it is very nigh thee; and it is very High thee;
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Oh, say they, this is to be understood of the fulfilling of the Law, not the knowing it;
O, say they, this is to be understood of the fulfilling of the Law, not the knowing it;
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wee conclude then, the holy Scriptures are the holy Ladders, whereby we climbe up into heaven, and know Gods meaning.
we conclude then, the holy Scriptures Are the holy Ladders, whereby we climb up into heaven, and know God's meaning.
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2. It is infallible and certain. The infallibility of it is witnessed by those places where Gods Word is compared to Gold seven times refined, and where it is said, Heaven and earth shall sooner passe away,
2. It is infallible and certain. The infallibility of it is witnessed by those places where God's Word is compared to Gold seven times refined, and where it is said, Heaven and earth shall sooner pass away,
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then one jot or tittle, (a). then one jot or tittle, (a).
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And so thy testimonies are sure; By all this it appeareth, that the Word of God is a fixed Canon, it cannot be wrested and wyer-drawn,
And so thy testimonies Are sure; By all this it appears, that the Word of God is a fixed Canon, it cannot be wrested and wyer-drawn,
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so as to approve one thing to day, and the contrary to morrow: It is hellish blasphemy to compare it to a nose of Wax;
so as to approve one thing to day, and the contrary to morrow: It is hellish blasphemy to compare it to a nose of Wax;
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and to say that it is to be interpreted secundum currentem statum Ecclesiae, as the condition of the Church altereth, so must the Scripture alter;
and to say that it is to be interpreted secundum currentem Statum Ecclesiae, as the condition of the Church altereth, so must the Scripture altar;
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thereby they confirme that of Tertullian, Deus non erit Deus nisi homini placuerit, God shall not be God unlesse man please.
thereby they confirm that of Tertullian, Deus non erit Deus nisi Homini placuerit, God shall not be God unless man please.
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If you say, that the Apostle Peter speakes of some who did wrest the Scripture, and put it upon the wrack;
If you say, that the Apostle Peter speaks of Some who did wrest the Scripture, and put it upon the wrack;
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This is to be granted concerning the words, not the sence, and matter of the Holy Ghost intended by those words:
This is to be granted Concerning the words, not the sense, and matter of the Holy Ghost intended by those words:
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That is invariable and cannot be a Reed shaken with every wind of interpretation, and because Heretiques would flye to the words, denying the sence,
That is invariable and cannot be a Reed shaken with every wind of Interpretation, and Because Heretics would fly to the words, denying the sense,
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therefore hath the Church of God been constrained to use new words to distinguish them by.
Therefore hath the Church of God been constrained to use new words to distinguish them by.
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Irenaeus doth well compare Heretiques to the Beast Hyaena, that imitates the Shepheards voyce, and so by that meanes seduceth the Sheep into destruction.Irnaeus does well compare Heretics to the Beast Hyaena, that imitates the Shepherds voice, and so by that means seduceth the Sheep into destruction.
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Now this infallibility of the Word is so great that when some, as Saul and Uzzah, have gone against it,
Now this infallibility of the Word is so great that when Some, as Saul and Uzzah, have gone against it,
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as if their speciall considerations might give them a protection, which were indeed faire and plausible,
as if their special considerations might give them a protection, which were indeed fair and plausible,
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yet they were severely punished by God.
yet they were severely punished by God.
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3. It is universall in regard of time, place, and persons, so that he is the true and good Catholike that keeps to this Catholike rule.
3. It is universal in regard of time, place, and Persons, so that he is the true and good Catholic that keeps to this Catholic Rule.
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The Word was ever a rule;
The Word was ever a Rule;
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to declare unto the Church any thing besides that we have received, nunquam licet, nunquam licuit, nunquā licebit, Vinc. Lyr. Hence in the Old Testament, Esay 8. 20. To the Law and to the Testimony;
to declare unto the Church any thing beside that we have received, Never licet, Never Lucuit, nunquā licebit, Vince Lyre Hence in the Old Testament, Isaiah 8. 20. To the Law and to the Testimony;
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if they speake not according to this, it is because there is no light in them:
if they speak not according to this, it is Because there is no Light in them:
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Hence also the good Kings Hezekiah and Iosiah were guided by this pillar of fire when they set upon Reformation.
Hence also the good Kings Hezekiah and Josiah were guided by this pillar of fire when they Set upon Reformation.
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It was a rule in the New Testament, therefore our Saviour often, Luk. 10. 26. Psal. 11. 17. How readest thou? and how is it written? Paul when he would reform the abuses crept in the Church of Corinth about the Sacrament, goeth to the first institution,
It was a Rule in the New Testament, Therefore our Saviour often, Luk. 10. 26. Psalm 11. 17. How Readest thou? and how is it written? Paul when he would reform the Abuses crept in the Church of Corinth about the Sacrament, Goes to the First Institution,
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and as it was delivered from Christ;
and as it was Delivered from christ;
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And if wee consult with the Fathers, we shall finde that this Scripture was the brook, out of which they gathered those stones which they slung in the forehead of those Goliahs that oppressed the truth;
And if we consult with the Father's, we shall find that this Scripture was the brook, out of which they gathered those stones which they slung in the forehead of those Goliath's that oppressed the truth;
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There was never any errour, but it went up and down, like Cain, from one place to another, fearing lest every place of Scripture that met it, would kill it.
There was never any error, but it went up and down, like Cain, from one place to Another, fearing lest every place of Scripture that met it, would kill it.
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Then it is universall for all places, as the Sun in the firmament is light for the whole world, not for this Kingdome only,
Then it is universal for all places, as the Sun in the firmament is Light for the Whole world, not for this Kingdom only,
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or that, but it is for Nations;
or that, but it is for nations;
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so is Gods Word a rule to England, to Scotland, to Rome, to all where it is promulged.
so is God's Word a Rule to England, to Scotland, to Room, to all where it is promulged.
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Lastly, it is universall to all persons, for as the Psalmist saith of the Sunne, there is nothing hid from the heat thereof;
Lastly, it is universal to all Persons, for as the Psalmist Says of the Sun, there is nothing hid from the heat thereof;
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so no person or persons are exempted from the Obligation of the Word; there is none too great to have his faith and life controlled by it:
so no person or Persons Are exempted from the Obligation of the Word; there is none too great to have his faith and life controlled by it:
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Hence it is able to make the man of God wise to salvation, 1 Tim. 3. 17. And not onely a Minister, but an whole Councell;
Hence it is able to make the man of God wise to salvation, 1 Tim. 3. 17. And not only a Minister, but an Whole Council;
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yea, this is a rule that binds Kings and Parliaments. We must all stoop to his Word.
yea, this is a Rule that binds Kings and Parliaments. We must all stoop to his Word.
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4. It is Indivisible: When we say a rule is indivisible the meaning is, that nothing may be added to it,
4. It is Indivisible: When we say a Rule is indivisible the meaning is, that nothing may be added to it,
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or detracted from it, and this the Scripture in the close of all, Rev. 22. challengeth to it self;
or detracted from it, and this the Scripture in the close of all, Rev. 22. Challengeth to it self;
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how great a breach of this truth hath been made when the Apocryphall Book, and many other traditions and Ceremonies have been equallized to Scripture,
how great a breach of this truth hath been made when the Apocryphal Book, and many other traditions and Ceremonies have been equalized to Scripture,
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and made as necessary as that? Nay, is there not such folly in people, that they are as willing to be without Gods Word as mans inventions? It is a necessary truth, which all Magistrates, all Ministers, all people should beleeve, that Gods Word is perfect; There is enough in it as a rule to direct and worke holinesse in us;
and made as necessary as that? Nay, is there not such folly in people, that they Are as willing to be without God's Word as men Inventions? It is a necessary truth, which all Magistrates, all Ministers, all people should believe, that God's Word is perfect; There is enough in it as a Rule to Direct and work holiness in us;
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How wretched then are the Papists, that will have Images, the Lay mans Bible, as if Gods Word were not enough;
How wretched then Are the Papists, that will have Images, the Lay men bible, as if God's Word were not enough;
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and see their perverse disputings, they will not have the Scripture read in the known tongue,
and see their perverse disputings, they will not have the Scripture read in the known tongue,
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lest people through mistake, make errours, whereas Images are suffered by them, though they doe naturally teach idolatry.
lest people through mistake, make errors, whereas Images Are suffered by them, though they do naturally teach idolatry.
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When therefore these traditions and ceremonies climbe up, like Reuben, into their Fathers bed, let them lose all their glory.
When Therefore these traditions and ceremonies climb up, like Reuben, into their Father's Bed, let them loose all their glory.
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The Word of God is Heb. 9. 15. & alibi, called NONLATINALPHABET, a Testament; now you know to a mans Will nothing may be added, nor any thing detracted:
The Word of God is Hebrew 9. 15. & alibi, called, a Testament; now you know to a men Will nothing may be added, nor any thing detracted:
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And this you will alwayes find to be true, all subversion of true faith, and pure worship, floweth from this, either because something of Scripture is neglected,
And this you will always find to be true, all subversion of true faith, and pure worship, flows from this, either Because something of Scripture is neglected,
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or something that is not Scripture, is introduced. 5. It is adequately proportionable unto our faith:
or something that is not Scripture, is introduced. 5. It is adequately proportionable unto our faith:
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The rule and the thing regulated must be fitted one to another, Faith and the Word of God must runne parallel;
The Rule and the thing regulated must be fitted one to Another, Faith and the Word of God must run parallel;
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all that is written must be beleeved, and all that is beleeved must be written;
all that is written must be believed, and all that is believed must be written;
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and oh that the Church of God had in all ages kept to the Scripture as Ruth to Naomi, where the one liveth the other would, where the one dyeth the other will.
and o that the Church of God had in all ages kept to the Scripture as Ruth to Naomi, where the one lives the other would, where the one Dies the other will.
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Non credo quia non lego, I doe not beleeve it because I do not read it, was a known speech in Antiquity;Non credo quia non lego, I do not believe it Because I do not read it, was a known speech in Antiquity;
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Thou art to say, Hitherto thou shalt goe O my Faith, and no further; hitherto thou shalt goe O my worship, and no further;
Thou art to say, Hitherto thou shalt go Oh my Faith, and no further; hitherto thou shalt go Oh my worship, and no further;
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Hoc primum credimus cum credimus, quod nihil ultra credere debemus, this we first beleeve when we doe beleeve, that we ought to beleeve nothing beyond Scripture;Hoc primum Credimus cum Credimus, quod nihil ultra Believe debemus, this we First believe when we do believe, that we ought to believe nothing beyond Scripture;
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and this also is to be extended unto your practise and conversation;
and this also is to be extended unto your practice and Conversation;
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As you are to take no other Religion then what the Scripture allowes, so neither to live any other life then what the Word commands;
As you Are to take no other Religion then what the Scripture allows, so neither to live any other life then what the Word commands;
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come therefore thou who livest a prophane and wretched life, let us expostulate with thee, thou art no Papist, thou wilt not hold transubstantiation,
come Therefore thou who Livest a profane and wretched life, let us expostulate with thee, thou art no Papist, thou wilt not hold transubstantiation,
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why? because it cannot be proved true by Scripture; And can thy profanenesse, thy lusts, thy oathes, be proved lawfull by Scripture;
why? Because it cannot be proved true by Scripture; And can thy profaneness, thy Lustiest, thy Oaths, be proved lawful by Scripture;
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Doth not the same Scripture that bids thee beleeve thus, bid thee also live thus? Is not Gods Word against profanenesse as well as popery? If this were attended to, men would have holy lives as well as sound judgements.
Does not the same Scripture that bids thee believe thus, bid thee also live thus? Is not God's Word against profaneness as well as popery? If this were attended to, men would have holy lives as well as found Judgments.
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6. And lastly, a rule must be first, and before the thing to be regulated; a rule is a measure, and therfore must be first in its kind;
6. And lastly, a Rule must be First, and before the thing to be regulated; a Rule is a measure, and Therefore must be First in its kind;
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To question whether the Church should be before the Scripture, is to question whether man be before God:
To question whither the Church should be before the Scripture, is to question whither man be before God:
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'Tis true, Divines doe well observe, that the Scripture may be considered, either quoad formale externum, in respect of the outward forme, as it is a writing;
It's true, Divines doe well observe, that the Scripture may be considered, either quoad formal externum, in respect of the outward Form, as it is a writing;
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or quoad formale internum, in respect of the inward sonne and sense of it, as it is the Word of God:
or quoad formal Internal, in respect of the inward son and sense of it, as it is the Word of God:
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Now in the latter sense, Gods Word was alwayes before a Church, because by the Word we are begotten againe, and so made the Church:
Now in the latter sense, God's Word was always before a Church, Because by the Word we Are begotten again, and so made the Church:
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Hence it is that Gods Word is more ancient then Churches and Fathers, and this is the antiquity we should set up.
Hence it is that God's Word is more ancient then Churches and Father's, and this is the antiquity we should Set up.
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It is true, the Church in regard of her Ministery, and leading us to beleeve, is before the Scripture,
It is true, the Church in regard of her Ministry, and leading us to believe, is before the Scripture,
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but we never put forth a Divine holy Faith till the Spirit of God worke our assent to his Word, because it is his Word;
but we never put forth a Divine holy Faith till the Spirit of God work our assent to his Word, Because it is his Word;
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so that to stay in the authority of the Church, is to stay in Iohn Baptist, that did beare witnesse of Christ,
so that to stay in the Authority of the Church, is to stay in John Baptist, that did bear witness of christ,
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and not goe to Christ himselfe.
and not go to christ himself.
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Seeing therefore the Word of God is most ancient, why should men presse us in faith or worship, to go and see what was done 5. or 600. or a thousand yeares agoe,
Seeing Therefore the Word of God is most ancient, why should men press us in faith or worship, to go and see what was done 5. or 600. or a thousand Years ago,
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and not rather goe to the Scripture which was before this? But as the Owle and Thiefe cannot endure the light,
and not rather go to the Scripture which was before this? But as the Owl and Thief cannot endure the Light,
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so neither can errour or superstition the Word of God. Now take these Cautions, First, the Word of God is the onely rule.
so neither can error or Superstition the Word of God. Now take these Cautions, First, the Word of God is the only Rule.
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In Popery they share with God in every thing;
In Popery they share with God in every thing;
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to grace they joyne freewill to Christs merits their owne, to God, Angels and Saints, to the Scriptures their traditions, and Church authority;
to grace they join freewill to Christ merits their own, to God, Angels and Saints, to the Scriptures their traditions, and Church Authority;
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and this is urged so precisely that if the Church doe determine an errour to be a truth,
and this is urged so precisely that if the Church do determine an error to be a truth,
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yet they are bound to beleeve it yea, that they doe mereri credendo, merit by beleeving it;
yet they Are bound to believe it yea, that they do mereri credendo, merit by believing it;
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even as it was among the Sadduces and Rabbins, if their Elders said the right hand were the left,
even as it was among the Sadducees and Rabbis, if their Elders said the right hand were the left,
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or the left the right, they must assent to it;
or the left the right, they must assent to it;
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If we would be content with this, that the Scripture were an halfe rule all would be well,
If we would be content with this, that the Scripture were an half Rule all would be well,
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but as God is a perfect God, so is his Word a perfect Word, we must have no other Gods besides him, so also no other Scripture or Word beside this.
but as God is a perfect God, so is his Word a perfect Word, we must have no other God's beside him, so also no other Scripture or Word beside this.
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Doe not then in matters of Religion make this thy Compasre to saile by, What say others; and what is the custome;
Do not then in matters of Religion make this thy Compasre to sail by, What say Others; and what is the custom;
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but, What saith Gods Word? Are not politique considerations a rule to many? is not custome a rule to many? Vae tibi flumen moris humani, quis tibi resistet? Woe to thee, ô thoutorrent of custome, who is able to resist thee? cryeth Austin. It is true if this be received, here will appeare much nicety, much singularity, here must be loud cries for a Reformation, which the world doth so much oppugne;
but, What Says God's Word? are not politic considerations a Rule to many? is not custom a Rule to many? Vae tibi Flumen moris Humani, quis tibi resistet? Woe to thee, o thoutorrent of custom, who is able to resist thee? Cries Austin. It is true if this be received, Here will appear much nicety, much singularity, Here must be loud cries for a Reformation, which the world does so much oppugn;
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The world is not able to beare this exhortation, Let the Word of God rule you, let the Word of God reforme you.
The world is not able to bear this exhortation, Let the Word of God Rule you, let the Word of God reform you.
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2. When we say its a rule, it must be extended to that end for which it is a rule;
2. When we say its a Rule, it must be extended to that end for which it is a Rule;
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for as the Scripture is not a rule to Physicians or Mathematicians in their proper arts,
for as the Scripture is not a Rule to Physicians or Mathematicians in their proper arts,
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so neither doth it particularly tend to this, or that individuall action for all essentials it is a rule,
so neither does it particularly tend to this, or that Individu actium for all essentials it is a Rule,
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and a generall rule for circumstantials.
and a general Rule for circumstantials.
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Nor doth this detract from the perfection of the Scripture, that it doth not command every circumstance because then a thing is imperfect,
Nor does this detract from the perfection of the Scripture, that it does not command every circumstance Because then a thing is imperfect,
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when it wants some perfection that is due to it:
when it Wants Some perfection that is due to it:
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It is not an imperfection in the body, that its not every where, because this is not requisite to the body,
It is not an imperfection in the body, that its not every where, Because this is not requisite to the body,
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so neither is it to be expected from the Scripture, that all circumstantials must be by name commanded;
so neither is it to be expected from the Scripture, that all circumstantials must be by name commanded;
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Its true, the Church must take heed that under the name of circumstances she doth not bring in worship, which hath beene alwayes the subtilty of Satan.
Its true, the Church must take heed that under the name of Circumstances she does not bring in worship, which hath been always the subtlety of Satan.
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Thus Altar-worship, and Image-worship were made but circumstances in mens bookes by distinctions, but in their practise as much as Gods owne instituted worship.
Thus Altar-worship, and Image-worship were made but Circumstances in men's books by Distinctions, but in their practice as much as God's own instituted worship.
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Be sure to give enough to the Scripture.
Be sure to give enough to the Scripture.
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Adoro plenitudinem Scripturae, I adore the Scriptures fulnesse, saith Tert. As Bonaventure said, if he were to er, he wuld rather er in giving to much to grace, then to free-will; adore plenitudinem Scriptures, I adore the Scriptures fullness, Says Tert As Bonaventure said, if he were to er, he would rather er in giving to much to grace, then to freewill;
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so do you, in giving too much to the Scripture, rather then to little, though its best to go neither to the right hand,
so do you, in giving too much to the Scripture, rather then to little, though its best to go neither to the right hand,
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nor the left. 3. Though it be a rule, yet it does not exclude other ministeriall helpes,
nor the left. 3. Though it be a Rule, yet it does not exclude other ministerial helps,
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and here commeth the office of Pastours and Teachers in, as also of praying unto God,
and Here comes the office of Pastors and Teachers in, as also of praying unto God,
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and diligent reading of Gods Word;
and diligent reading of God's Word;
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Therefore its a vaine and absurd question of the Papists, Let a man be lockt up in a study, with a Bible, what good will he get by that,
Therefore its a vain and absurd question of the Papists, Let a man be locked up in a study, with a bible, what good will he get by that,
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if he cannot reade? as if because we say its a rule, therefore other ministeriall helpes were not also necessary.
if he cannot read? as if Because we say its a Rule, Therefore other ministerial helps were not also necessary.
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The Pastors and Teachers have indeed a light, yet as God when he created the world, conveyed the whole light of the world into the body of the Sunne,
The Pastors and Teachers have indeed a Light, yet as God when he created the world, conveyed the Whole Light of the world into the body of the Sun,
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so that though the Moone and Starres should give light, yet they should shine with no other light but what they received from the Sunne;
so that though the Moon and Stars should give Light, yet they should shine with no other Light but what they received from the Sun;
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So God in the constitution of the Church, conveyed the whole light of it into the Scripture,
So God in the constitution of the Church, conveyed the Whole Light of it into the Scripture,
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and the Offices of the Church are to shine with light from thence;
and the Offices of the Church Are to shine with Light from thence;
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The godly Pastours and Teachers of the Church, they doe not make truths, though they may declare them;
The godly Pastors and Teachers of the Church, they do not make truths, though they may declare them;
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As Solomon by his prudence did not make the childe, the true mothers child but declare it;
As Solomon by his prudence did not make the child, the true mother's child but declare it;
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and the skilfull Ieweller doth not make the Iewell, but doth distinguish it from the counterfait.
and the skilful Jeweller does not make the Jewel, but does distinguish it from the counterfeit.
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This rule doth extend, first, to matters of faith. A sound faith is the soule of Religion, its like the Sunne in the firmament,
This Rule does extend, First, to matters of faith. A found faith is the soul of Religion, its like the Sun in the firmament,
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like the eye in the body;
like the eye in the body;
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and commonly ubi male creditur, ibi nec bene vivitur, An ill faith and ill life goe together:
and commonly ubi male creditur, There nec bene vivitur, an ill faith and ill life go together:
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Hence Hymeneus and Philetus, as they made shipwracke of their faith, so they did also of a good conscience, 1 Tim. 2. 17. There is no building of any confessions of faith,
Hence Hymenaeus and Philetus, as they made shipwreck of their faith, so they did also of a good conscience, 1 Tim. 2. 17. There is no building of any confessions of faith,
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but the materials must be fercht from this mountain. Errour and Heresie have no such enemy as the Scripture.
but the materials must be fercht from this mountain. Error and Heresy have no such enemy as the Scripture.
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The holy Fathers were scrupulous in using the word NONLATINALPHABET and Trinity, and all because they were not Scripture words;
The holy Father's were scrupulous in using the word and Trinity, and all Because they were not Scripture words;
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Hence Heretiques are lucifuga Scripturarum, Owles that cannot indure the light:
Hence Heretics Are Lucifuga Scripturarum, Owls that cannot endure the Light:
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therefore Lindan the Papist was not ashamed to say, That it had beene better for the Church if there had been no Scripture at all, but only Traditions.
Therefore Lindan the Papist was not ashamed to say, That it had been better for the Church if there had been no Scripture At all, but only Traditions.
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Now the Scripture being the ground, faith, though we be never so orthodox, yet if it be not because of Scripture, its but an humane faith.
Now the Scripture being the ground, faith, though we be never so orthodox, yet if it be not Because of Scripture, its but an humane faith.
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As men may have anhumane repentance (when their hearts are troubled) meerly upon humane considerations which is farre from godly sorrow:
As men may have anhumane Repentance (when their hearts Are troubled) merely upon humane considerations which is Far from godly sorrow:
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So he may have an humane faith, meerly because of education and humane custome, and all this comes farre short of divine faith. Secondly, to worship and discipline.
So he may have an humane faith, merely Because of education and humane custom, and all this comes Far short of divine faith. Secondly, to worship and discipline.
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An orthodox Church without good discipline and pure worship, is like a field of Come without hedges.
an orthodox Church without good discipline and pure worship, is like a field of Come without hedges.
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What a comely Church should we have, if Scripture Orders were lookt too? In worship, all that is done without Gods Word, is doing we know not what, Iohn 4. 22. You worship you know not what.
What a comely Church should we have, if Scripture Order were looked too? In worship, all that is done without God's Word, is doing we know not what, John 4. 22. You worship you know not what.
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And by what ground they receive one voluntary worship, they might receive more.
And by what ground they receive one voluntary worship, they might receive more.
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The Pope once resolved that he with his Cardinals should at a set time ride on Asses partly to shew their humility,
The Pope once resolved that he with his Cardinals should At a Set time ride on Asses partly to show their humility,
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and partly to imitate Christs riding on an Asse to Ierusalem;
and partly to imitate Christ riding on an Ass to Ierusalem;
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But the Cardinals refused it as too absurd, yet they might on the same ground have received that as a custome,
But the Cardinals refused it as too absurd, yet they might on the same ground have received that as a custom,
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as all their other rabble of worship. So for discipline and order, a prophane man should be as rare in the Church,
as all their other rabble of worship. So for discipline and order, a profane man should be as rare in the Church,
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as a blazing starre, If any one be an Idolater, a reviler, no not to eat with such an one, 1 Cor. •. 11. And againe, If any walke disorderly, withdraw from such an one.
as a blazing star, If any one be an Idolater, a reviler, no not to eat with such an one, 1 Cor. •. 11. And again, If any walk disorderly, withdraw from such an one.
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I know different judgements improve these places to different opinions, but I presse that which all agree in;
I know different Judgments improve these places to different opinions, but I press that which all agree in;
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I acknowledge that governours are more to be incouraged in this work, because the ignorance and prophanenesse of people cannot indure to see a brazen serpent broken down.
I acknowledge that Governors Are more to be encouraged in this work, Because the ignorance and profaneness of people cannot endure to see a brazen serpent broken down.
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You worthy Patriots, you have indeavoured to bury Moses his Body, left it should be worshipped and how doth the Devill withstand you?
You worthy Patriots, you have endeavoured to bury Moses his Body, left it should be worshipped and how does the devil withstand you?
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Thirdly, to our outward conversation, Psal. 19. By them thy servant is forewarned;
Thirdly, to our outward Conversation, Psalm 19. By them thy servant is forewarned;
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The Scripture is the Antidote against sinne, Psal, 19. 9. A young man may cleanse his wayes by them:
The Scripture is the Antidote against sin, Psalm, 19. 9. A young man may cleanse his ways by them:
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in the former a King, in the latter a young man. Where there are the greatest temptations, even there Gods Word will prevent.
in the former a King, in the latter a young man. Where there Are the greatest temptations, even there God's Word will prevent.
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Now this use of the Scripture men doe not consider, they dare not have any other faith then the Scripture propounds,
Now this use of the Scripture men do not Consider, they Dare not have any other faith then the Scripture propounds,
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yet they date live another life, Verba Scripturae non sunt legenda, sed vivenda.
yet they date live Another life, Verba Scriptures non sunt Legenda, sed vivenda.
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As therefore you beleeve as it is written, so live and feare and joy as it is written:
As Therefore you believe as it is written, so live and Fear and joy as it is written:
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canst thou prove thy drunkernesse lawfull, more then thy heresie? Fourthly, to the heart and conscience of man:
Canst thou prove thy drunkernesse lawful, more then thy heresy? Fourthly, to the heart and conscience of man:
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and herein it differs from all other Rules and Lawes, they bind onely the outward man,
and herein it differs from all other Rules and Laws, they bind only the outward man,
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but these reach to the heart and conscience, Rom. 7. The Law is spirituall, it doth convince even a selfe-admiring Pharisee;
but these reach to the heart and conscience, Rom. 7. The Law is spiritual, it does convince even a Self-admiring Pharisee;
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when this Sunne-light shineth, it discovereth all the hidden thoughts of the heart all those moates, that otherwise would not be seene,
when this Sunlight shines, it Discovereth all the hidden thoughts of the heart all those moats, that otherwise would not be seen,
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so Heb. 4. 12. Its a two edged sword, &c. The eloquence and wit of men doth not awe and terrifie the conscience,
so Hebrew 4. 12. Its a two edged sword, etc. The eloquence and wit of men does not awe and terrify the conscience,
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but the Word of God doth, that makes the heart cry out, I am overcome, overcome.
but the Word of God does, that makes the heart cry out, I am overcome, overcome.
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Its true God makes use of humane eloquence, Qui dedit Petrum piscatorem, dedit & Cyprianum Rhetorem;
Its true God makes use of humane eloquence, Qui dedit Peter Piscatorem, dedit & Cyprianum Rhetorem;
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but all must be subordinate to the Word: As God is the Father ofspirits, so the Word is a word of spirits;
but all must be subordinate to the Word: As God is the Father ofspirits, so the Word is a word of spirits;
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If the word comfort, though all the world threaten, the heart beareth up it selfe, and so if that threatens, the heart is discouraged.
If the word Comfort, though all the world threaten, the heart bears up it self, and so if that threatens, the heart is discouraged.
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Use 1. Of exhortation, to set up this rule.Use 1. Of exhortation, to Set up this Rule.
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Let the Word of God dwell in you, sollow that in your reformations, as the Wisemen did the starre:Let the Word of God dwell in you, sollow that in your reformations, as the Wise men did the star:
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you are carefull (as Magistrates) to keep Parliament priviledges;
you Are careful (as Magistrates) to keep Parliament privileges;
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be as tender about Scripture priviledges, this is your spirituall Magna Charta: Then will God set you up in the consciences of men,
be as tender about Scripture privileges, this is your spiritual Magna Charta: Then will God Set you up in the Consciences of men,
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when they shall see that you are as seriously bent to keep Gods right as your own.
when they shall see that you Are as seriously bent to keep God's right as your own.
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Esay 8. 19. Should not a people enquire of their God? Every Nation seeks to their own god;Isaiah 8. 19. Should not a people inquire of their God? Every nation seeks to their own god;
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The voluptuousman takes counsell from his belly, the ambitious from his great ones, the Papist from the Popes chaire;
The voluptuousman Takes counsel from his belly, the ambitious from his great ones, the Papist from the Popes chair;
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and shall not we from God? It was a complaint of an Anonymus in his Epistle to Calvin; (we hope through the blessing of God this Parliament will take it away) this man writing out of England to Calvin concerning the disorders in our Discipline and Church way, saith, We goe to the Nobles and great men to redresse this abuse, they say the Bishops must look to it;
and shall not we from God? It was a complaint of an Anonymus in his Epistle to calvin; (we hope through the blessing of God this Parliament will take it away) this man writing out of England to calvin Concerning the disorders in our Discipline and Church Way, Says, We go to the Nobles and great men to redress this abuse, they say the Bishops must look to it;
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when we go to the Bishops, they answer, they cannot do any thing unlesse there were a publike Constitution of the Realme for it:
when we go to the Bishops, they answer, they cannot do any thing unless there were a public Constitution of the Realm for it:
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But when that publike Senate is called, there are so many civill businesses to bee handled, that the cause of Christ is alwayes neglected.
But when that public Senate is called, there Are so many civil businesses to be handled, that the cause of christ is always neglected.
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Therefore we the Ministers of Gods Word, are like John Baptist, a voice crying out to you, Prepare ye the way for the Lord, and that by his Word.
Therefore we the Ministers of God's Word, Are like John Baptist, a voice crying out to you, Prepare you the Way for the Lord, and that by his Word.
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It was said of the people of Israel, That there was an ounce of that calfe they made in every punishment that fell upon them.
It was said of the people of Israel, That there was an ounce of that calf they made in every punishment that fell upon them.
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And may not we say, that the generall neglect of Discipline hath had a great share in all our sinnes and punishments? O yee blessed Fathers, who were afraid to use the word Trinity,
And may not we say, that the general neglect of Discipline hath had a great share in all our Sins and punishments? O ye blessed Father's, who were afraid to use the word Trinity,
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and the like, because it was not in Scripture, how could you lie still in your graves for these yeares past,
and the like, Because it was not in Scripture, how could you lie still in your graves for these Years past,
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and not rather haunt us as ghosts, who had so much of doctrine and of worship that had no Scripture for them!
and not rather haunt us as Ghosts, who had so much of Doctrine and of worship that had no Scripture for them!
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Now there are other rules set up by men. 1. Antiquity:
Now there Are other rules Set up by men. 1. Antiquity:
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This is the Gorgons head that all superstitious men hold up, thinking to silence all men immediately,
This is the Gorgons head that all superstitious men hold up, thinking to silence all men immediately,
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whereas indeed they deale as the Gibeonites did, who came with their mouldy bread and old shooes which they had newly got,
whereas indeed they deal as the Gibeonites did, who Come with their mouldy bred and old shoes which they had newly god,
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as if they had enjoyed them a long while:
as if they had enjoyed them a long while:
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so it is with most of their old traditions, and their mouldy inventions, which they obtrude upon us.
so it is with most of their old traditions, and their mouldy Inventions, which they obtrude upon us.
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But how many things are improved? are not your states, your revenues improved? and shall not the light and gifts that God hath given be improved? Is it not Austins observation, that the Epistles of the Fathers were mended by Provinciall Councels,
But how many things Are improved? Are not your states, your revenues improved? and shall not the Light and Gifts that God hath given be improved? Is it not Austins observation, that the Epistles of the Father's were mended by Provincial Counsels,
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and Provinciall by Vniversall, and the first Vniversall by the latter: mark that, the first by the latter;
and Provincial by Universal, and the First Universal by the latter: mark that, the First by the latter;
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so that what is said of old age naturall, may sometimes be true of ecclesiastique, ipsa senectus morbus. It was the observation of an acute wit, That time was like the River of waters, that bore up all the frothy and empty things,
so that what is said of old age natural, may sometime be true of ecclesiastic, ipsa Old age morbus. It was the observation of an acute wit, That time was like the River of waters, that boar up all the frothy and empty things,
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but all the ponderous things sunk and were seene no more. 2. Custome: This a rule more then all Scriptures to many;
but all the ponderous things sunk and were seen no more. 2. Custom: This a Rule more then all Scriptures to many;
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This we and our fathers have been used to doe;
This we and our Father's have been used to do;
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Now how vaine is this? for by the same reason Heathens and Pagans might plead for their Idolatry.
Now how vain is this? for by the same reason heathens and Pagans might plead for their Idolatry.
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Yea Symmachus did when he intreated the Emperour not to bring in Christian Religion; Oh, saith he, sequendi sunt parentes, qui sequuti sunt feliciter suos, contumeliosa est emendatio senectutis:
Yea Symmachus did when he entreated the Emperor not to bring in Christian Religion; O, Says he, sequendi sunt Parents, qui sequuti sunt feliciter suos, contumeliosa est emendatio senectutis:
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our fathers lived quietly doing thus and thus, it is a reproachfull thing to be wiser then our fathers.
our Father's lived quietly doing thus and thus, it is a reproachful thing to be Wiser then our Father's.
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And this is the great mountaine in the way of Reformation; Customes, though never so ridiculous, though never so dangerous, yet they will stand for.
And this is the great mountain in the Way of Reformation; Customs, though never so ridiculous, though never so dangerous, yet they will stand for.
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Austin tels us, that he came into a City where the people had a custome upon one day in a yeare to meet together,Austin tells us, that he Come into a city where the people had a custom upon one day in a year to meet together,
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and to throw stones at one another, whereby many were killed, yet because it was a custome, he could not make them leave it. 3. Fathers:
and to throw stones At one Another, whereby many were killed, yet Because it was a custom, he could not make them leave it. 3. Father's:
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Thus the Papists were the fathers of this new Religion:
Thus the Papists were the Father's of this new Religion:
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now although it be true, that our learned Divines do prove all our orthodox positions out of them;
now although it be true, that our learned Divines do prove all our orthodox positions out of them;
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yet withall we say, they are no rules of faith.
yet withal we say, they Are no rules of faith.
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Call no man Father, saith our Saviour, that is, so as to rely and rest upon his authority:Call no man Father, Says our Saviour, that is, so as to rely and rest upon his Authority:
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And indeed there are none set forth the fulnesse of the Scripture more then they.
And indeed there Are none Set forth the fullness of the Scripture more then they.
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It was the insolent speech of that proud Heretique Dioscorus, NONLATINALPHABET, I am cast out with the fathers;
It was the insolent speech of that proud Heretic Dioscorus,, I am cast out with the Father's;
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so let any error, any willworship be cast out of the Church: then the cry is, this is cast out with the fathers;
so let any error, any Will worship be cast out of the Church: then the cry is, this is cast out with the Father's;
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The Fathers works are uncertain, they contradict one another, yea themselves sometimes, and how then can they be rules?
The Father's works Are uncertain, they contradict one Another, yea themselves sometime, and how then can they be rules?
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4. The name of a Church: This is another rule to many;
4. The name of a Church: This is Another Rule to many;
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they will be of that faith which the Church they live in doth professe, and this hath been the Goliahs sword, none like that.
they will be of that faith which the Church they live in does profess, and this hath been the Goliath's sword, none like that.
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It was Erasmus his speech, as Gerhard cites him, That the Church had so much authority over him,
It was Erasmus his speech, as Gerhard cites him, That the Church had so much Authority over him,
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and he gave so much to it, that if she should conclude the Arian and Pelagian opinions to be the true faith, hee would beleeve it.
and he gave so much to it, that if she should conclude the Arian and Pelagian opinions to be the true faith, he would believe it.
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What? do you goe against the Church? where if you askt, what is the Church, it would have been found to have been nothing but the will and resolution of a proud Pope,
What? do you go against the Church? where if you asked, what is the Church, it would have been found to have been nothing but the will and resolution of a proud Pope,
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for he is the Papists virtuall Church.
for he is the Papists virtual Church.
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It is true, the authority of a Church that is holy and true, ought to work much upon men;
It is true, the Authority of a Church that is holy and true, ought to work much upon men;
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We, saith the Apostle, nor the Church of God have no such custome; We, Says the Apostle, nor the Church of God have no such custom;
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and therefore that is commendable, Contra rationem nemo sobrius, contra Scripturam nemo Christianus, contra ecclesiam nemo pacisicus:
and Therefore that is commendable, Contra rationem nemo Sobrius, contra Scripturam nemo Christian, contra Church nemo pacisicus:
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but then still provided that the Church shines with the Scripture light.
but then still provided that the Church shines with the Scripture Light.
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The authority of the right Church must not be a cypher, and yet must not be all things.
The Authority of the right Church must not be a cypher, and yet must not be all things.
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To keep Church-government from tyranny, and Christian liberty from a Socinian NONLATINALPHABET, or doubting, is very hard. 5. Reason:
To keep Church-government from tyranny, and Christian liberty from a Socinian, or doubting, is very hard. 5. Reason:
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And this hath been much extolled by a Socinian party a ate, but they confound the instrument and the rule together;
And this hath been much extolled by a Socinian party a ate, but they confound the Instrument and the Rule together;
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reason is the instrument applying, not the rule it selfe, and they are not reasons truths, but Scripture truths:
reason is the Instrument applying, not the Rule it self, and they Are not Reasons truths, but Scripture truths:
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As the Artificer, that beats out his golden metall into such and such forms, it is not the hammers Gold,
As the Artificer, that beats out his golden metal into such and such forms, it is not the hammers Gold,
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but only it is formed by it;
but only it is formed by it;
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And as they argue against Scripture, that one interprets it thus, and another thus, so we may say of Reason, this is right reason to one, that is not to another;
And as they argue against Scripture, that one interprets it thus, and Another thus, so we may say of Reason, this is right reason to one, that is not to Another;
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Tu haereticus mihi, & ego tibi. Tu Heretic mihi, & ego tibi.
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Especially all reason severed from Gods Word is corrupt and carnall, a very ill Iudge in the worship of God and our conversation. 6. Universality:
Especially all reason severed from God's Word is corrupt and carnal, a very ill Judge in the worship of God and our Conversation. 6. Universality:
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To doe as the most doe; this is a great rule;
To do as the most doe; this is a great Rule;
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they never consider what the Scriptures direct to, but they will beleeve, and worship, and live as the most doe;
they never Consider what the Scriptures Direct to, but they will believe, and worship, and live as the most doe;
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now God hath expresly forbidden this, Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evill; They are but few to whom Christ revealeth himselfe:
now God hath expressly forbidden this, Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; They Are but few to whom christ Revealeth himself:
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The whole world lyeth in darknesse; The Whole world lies in darkness;
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And as that mould of the earth which turneth into stones is farre greater then that which becomes metall;
And as that mould of the earth which turns into stones is Far greater then that which becomes metal;
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and as the weeds are farre more then the flowers; so are sinners far more then those that doe truly worship God.
and as the weeds Are Far more then the flowers; so Are Sinners Far more then those that do truly worship God.
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This sect is every where spoken against, say they of Christs way; And you shall be hated of all men for my names sake; This sect is every where spoken against, say they of Christ Way; And you shall be hated of all men for my names sake;
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But as hell is not the more comfortable, because so many are there, so neither ought the paths thither to be the more pleasant,
But as hell is not the more comfortable, Because so many Are there, so neither ought the paths thither to be the more pleasant,
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because there are so many companions, which lead to destruction. 7. Enthusiasme:
Because there Are so many Sodales, which led to destruction. 7. Enthusiasm:
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That is, when men set up their private fancies and spirits against the meaning of God in his Word.
That is, when men Set up their private fancies and spirits against the meaning of God in his Word.
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But because all the godly are traduced by following a private spirit, and because that place of Scripture is urged by some, No Scripture is of private interpretation, it is good to consider the distinction I shall bring, grant that it be read NONLATINALPHABET, not NONLATINALPHABET, (which signifieth an impulse or comming upon us:) An interpretation may be said to be private either 1. in regard of the person,
But Because all the godly Are traduced by following a private Spirit, and Because that place of Scripture is urged by Some, No Scripture is of private Interpretation, it is good to Consider the distinction I shall bring, grant that it be read, not, (which signifies an impulse or coming upon us:) an Interpretation may be said to be private either 1. in regard of the person,
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and so that is not forbidden, for it is lawfull for one private man to gain-say the whole world,
and so that is not forbidden, for it is lawful for one private man to gainsay the Whole world,
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if he have a true interpretation of Scripture;
if he have a true Interpretation of Scripture;
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or 2. it is private ratione medii, when he takes a false medium, he doth not take the context, and the circumstances;
or 2. it is private ratione medii, when he Takes a false medium, he does not take the context, and the Circumstances;
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and this private interpretation, which doth not publikely appeare in the words, is forbidden:
and this private Interpretation, which does not publicly appear in the words, is forbidden:
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or 3. private is ratione finis, the end of a man, when though he take a right way and course,
or 3. private is ratione finis, the end of a man, when though he take a right Way and course,
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yet he hath some sinister end, and this also is forbidden:
yet he hath Some sinister end, and this also is forbidden:
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So then, a private spirit is then made a rule, when we take our own thoughts of the Scripture,
So then, a private Spirit is then made a Rule, when we take our own thoughts of the Scripture,
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and doe not found or establish our meaning upon the context. The Papists and Enthusiasts are contrary one to another;
and do not found or establish our meaning upon the context. The Papists and Enthusiasts Are contrary one to Another;
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Thus Christ, as Tertullian saith, is alwayes crucified between two theeves, truth suffers between two contrary errours.
Thus christ, as Tertullian Says, is always Crucified between two thieves, truth suffers between two contrary errors.
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Now if we follow Scripture Rules, there will these consequents flow from it. 1. Such a man will be sure and constant in his way;
Now if we follow Scripture Rules, there will these consequents flow from it. 1. Such a man will be sure and constant in his Way;
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for as the truth is yesterday, and to day, the same for ever; so also will the frame and temper of the man be the same for ever;
for as the truth is yesterday, and to day, the same for ever; so also will the frame and temper of the man be the same for ever;
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whereas a man that doth not build upon Scripture, he hath a weekly and a monthly Faith:
whereas a man that does not built upon Scripture, he hath a weekly and a monthly Faith:
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Hence are those phrases, Holdfast the words of Life, Tit. 1. 8. The godly men (saith Fox) were called the just,
Hence Are those phrases, Holdfast the words of Life, Tit. 1. 8. The godly men (Says Fox) were called the just,
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and hold-fast men, because they would not abate of the least tittle they held;
and holdfast men, Because they would not abate of the least tittle they held;
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It was a proverbe to expresse the difficulty of a thing, NONLATINALPHABET, you may sooner unteach a man Christ:
It was a proverb to express the difficulty of a thing,, you may sooner unteach a man christ:
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whereas men that have not built upon this foundation, they are like Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria, who was nick-named Euripus, because of his ebbing and flowing in matters of Religion;
whereas men that have not built upon this Foundation, they Are like Theophilus Bishop of Alexandria, who was nicknamed Euripus, Because of his ebbing and flowing in matters of Religion;
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for a Bishopricke hee would sweare to the Nicene Councell, and then to keep it he would forsweare it againe.
for a Bishopric he would swear to the Nicene Council, and then to keep it he would forswear it again.
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2. He will be holy and spirituall in his conversation; for such as those rules are, such will he be:
2. He will be holy and spiritual in his Conversation; for such as those rules Are, such will he be:
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The Scriptures are called holy, not onely because the matter of them is holy, and the efficient Author of them holy,
The Scriptures Are called holy, not only Because the matter of them is holy, and the efficient Author of them holy,
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but because the end and effect of them is to make us holy; They will not onely make orthodox in judgment, but right in affections and conversations also;
but Because the end and Effect of them is to make us holy; They will not only make orthodox in judgement, but right in affections and conversations also;
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Hence it is that there is as little holinesse in the lifes of the Papists, as there is sound faith in their judgements:
Hence it is that there is as little holiness in the life's of the Papists, as there is found faith in their Judgments:
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and how can it be otherwise, seeing the Church of Rome hath dealt with the people of God,
and how can it be otherwise, seeing the Church of Room hath dealt with the people of God,
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as if a man would commit a Ship into the Sea without Pilot, Compasse, or Sailes,
as if a man would commit a Ship into the Sea without Pilot, Compass, or Sails,
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and so venture it into the Ocean? And this Scripture holinesse doth as farre surpasse that which people call piety,
and so venture it into the Ocean? And this Scripture holiness does as Far surpass that which people call piety,
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as the Sun doth the glow-worme.
as the Sun does the Glowworm.
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3. This will bring peace and security to him, and to the Kingdome that receives it:
3. This will bring peace and security to him, and to the Kingdom that receives it:
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As many as walk according to this rule, peace unto them, Gal. 6. 16. Ignorant and prophane people cry out, it is this crying for Scripture so much, that makes all this trouble;As many as walk according to this Rule, peace unto them, Gal. 6. 16. Ignorant and profane people cry out, it is this crying for Scripture so much, that makes all this trouble;
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but see the contrary, 2 Chron. 5. 35. When there was no teaching Priest, nor the Law in Israel,
but see the contrary, 2 Chronicles 5. 35. When there was no teaching Priest, nor the Law in Israel,
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then there was trouble to him that went in and went out: then there was trouble to him that went in and went out:
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Again, 2 Chron. 17. 9. 10. when Iehoshaphat Reformed according to God, then all was quiet, and feare fell upon all the Nations round about.
Again, 2 Chronicles 17. 9. 10. when Jehoshaphat Reformed according to God, then all was quiet, and Fear fell upon all the nations round about.
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The bringing in of Gods Word, and a Scripture Reformation, is like the bringing in of the Ark to Obed Edoms house, it carries much blessing with it.
The bringing in of God's Word, and a Scripture Reformation, is like the bringing in of the Ark to Obed Edoms house, it carries much blessing with it.
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4. This Scripture man will bee accounted nice and scrupulous.
4. This Scripture man will be accounted Nicaenae and scrupulous.
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If you doe regard his conscience, which attends Gods Word only, it must needs be nice and scrupulous in the Worlds account, That as they wonder you runne not into the same excesse of riot with them, so also that you cannot use all such Worship and receive all such Traditions as they doe:
If you do regard his conscience, which attends God's Word only, it must needs be Nicaenae and scrupulous in the World's account, That as they wonder you run not into the same excess of riot with them, so also that you cannot use all such Worship and receive all such Traditions as they do:
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A tender constitution feeles the least blast of wind, so also doth a tender heart;
A tender constitution feels the least blast of wind, so also does a tender heart;
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Look upon the carriage of our Saviours not washing his hands, it was but a civill.
Look upon the carriage of our Saviors not washing his hands, it was but a civil.
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thing, he knew how much the neglect of this would prejudice him, and yet he would not doe it.
thing, he knew how much the neglect of this would prejudice him, and yet he would not do it.
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For as he will have a liberty of conscience where some are superstitiously fearefull; so againe hee will have an holy feare of conscience, where others are desperately bold;
For as he will have a liberty of conscience where Some Are superstitiously fearful; so again he will have an holy Fear of conscience, where Others Are desperately bold;
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never then let Reformers startle at this, to bee thought more strict then needs. 5. He will be judged singular from others:
never then let Reformers startle At this, to be Thought more strict then needs. 5. He will be judged singular from Others:
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This ariseth from the other, for seeing his conscience is so tender, thence also his life will be disagreeing to the most,
This arises from the other, for seeing his conscience is so tender, thence also his life will be disagreeing to the most,
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as the Apostles rule, Rom. 13. 2. Not to fashion our selves according to this world;
as the Apostles Rule, Rom. 13. 2. Not to fashion our selves according to this world;
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and so Jam. 1. 27. pure Religion is to keep our selves unspotted from the world:
and so Jam. 1. 27. pure Religion is to keep our selves unspotted from the world:
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it is true on the other side, if there be any irregularity, it is in the most men of the world that they conforme not unto the Word of God which is the rule,
it is true on the other side, if there be any irregularity, it is in the most men of the world that they conform not unto the Word of God which is the Rule,
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for the godly doe as they should doe;
for the godly doe as they should do;
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as in a pasture where a flock of sheep is, if all but two or three break the hedges and runne into the high-wayes, who are wanderers? the multitude? no, those two or three that abide in the pastures.
as in a pasture where a flock of sheep is, if all but two or three break the hedges and run into the highways, who Are wanderers? the multitude? no, those two or three that abide in the pastures.
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6. It will make him become hated and abhorred of all; You shall be hated of all men for my names sake:
6. It will make him become hated and abhorred of all; You shall be hated of all men for my names sake:
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Hence the Papists, because we would have all decided by Scripture, they call us Scriptuarios, and atramentarios Theologos, Inky Divines;
Hence the Papists, Because we would have all decided by Scripture, they call us Scriptuarios, and atramentarios Theologos, Inky Divines;
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and to be a Bible bearing Puritan was matter of scoffe: How would the fire of Chrysostom have kindled against these wretches;
and to be a bible bearing Puritan was matter of scoff: How would the fire of Chrysostom have kindled against these wretches;
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who upon that place, Let the word of God dwell plentifully in you, Cor. 3. 16. cryeth out, NONLATINALPHABET, Hearken all you tradesmen, get Bibles;
who upon that place, Let the word of God dwell plentifully in you, Cor. 3. 16. Cries out,, Harken all you Tradesmen, get Bibles;
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this undoeth you, that you think it belongs onely to some speciall men to read the Scripture:
this undoth you, that you think it belongs only to Some special men to read the Scripture:
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And how can it be but that the world must hate this, seeing there is such a contrariety between a Scripture life,
And how can it be but that the world must hate this, seeing there is such a contrariety between a Scripture life,
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and the life of carnall men? A Scripture conversation, and a Scripture reformation can be no more indured by the world then David by Saul, because the pulling down of one is the establishing of the other:
and the life of carnal men? A Scripture Conversation, and a Scripture Reformation can be no more endured by the world then David by Saul, Because the pulling down of one is the establishing of the other:
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Semper aliena virtus formidolosa est, one mans vertue makes him that wants it afraid. But how may we get good by this rule?Semper Aliena virtus formidolosa est, one men virtue makes him that Wants it afraid. But how may we get good by this Rule?
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1 Wee must be frequent in it:
1 we must be frequent in it:
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see that Col. 3. Let it dwell in you, you must know it, and bee as familiar with it as your own houses:
see that Col. 3. Let it dwell in you, you must know it, and be as familiar with it as your own houses:
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and then plentifully, that is, both for the object and subject;and then plentifully, that is, both for the Object and Subject;
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the object, not this or that parcell of the Word of God, but the whole Scripture;
the Object, not this or that parcel of the Word of God, but the Whole Scripture;
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and then for the subject, in all the parts of the soul, the understanding, the will,
and then for the Subject, in all the parts of the soul, the understanding, the will,
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and the affections it must be like Aarons Oyle running down from the head to the feet;
and the affections it must be like Aaron's Oil running down from the head to the feet;
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hence God would have the King himselfe to write his word with his own hand, that so he may bee acquainted with it, and rule accordingly, Dent. 17. 2 Pray for understanding:
hence God would have the King himself to write his word with his own hand, that so he may be acquainted with it, and Rule accordingly, Dent. 17. 2 prey for understanding:
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Only a spirituall understanding and an heavenly eye can discerne an excellency in the Scripture;
Only a spiritual understanding and an heavenly eye can discern an excellency in the Scripture;
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it argued a prophane spirit in Politian, who said there was more in one of Pindars Odes, then all Davids Psalmes;
it argued a profane Spirit in Politian, who said there was more in one of Pindars Odes, then all Davids Psalms;
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But David prayeth that God would open his eyes, that hee might see the wonderfull things in Gods Law.
But David Prayeth that God would open his eyes, that he might see the wonderful things in God's Law.
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All truth is sweet, but the Scripture truth above all;
All truth is sweet, but the Scripture truth above all;
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men may reade the Scripture, write Comments on it, and yet not have spirituall and savoury understanding of it:
men may read the Scripture, write Comments on it, and yet not have spiritual and savoury understanding of it:
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Nunquam Pauli mentem intelliges, nisi prius Pauli spiritum imbiberis, unlesse God give thee the heavenly spirit of Paul, thou wilt never understand the heavenly meaning of Paul. Never Pauli mentem intelliges, nisi prius Pauli spiritum imbiberis, unless God give thee the heavenly Spirit of Paul, thou wilt never understand the heavenly meaning of Paul.
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3 Be humble and meek, submitting to the simplicity contained therein; The humble he will teach his way.
3 Be humble and meek, submitting to the simplicity contained therein; The humble he will teach his Way.
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It is a great matter to stoop to the Scripture;
It is a great matter to stoop to the Scripture;
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Austin complaineth of this, that literarum typho tumidus, swelling with pride of humane learning, hee did refuse the simplicity of Scriptures:Austin Complaineth of this, that Literarum typho Tumidus, swelling with pride of humane learning, he did refuse the simplicity of Scriptures:
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Bradwardine speaking of himselfe, before he felt the power of grace upon his heart, saith that hee was much offended,Bradwardine speaking of himself, before he felt the power of grace upon his heart, Says that he was much offended,
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when hee heard Paul read in the Church, because hee had not metaphysicum ingenium: Thus proud men seldome ever come to know the truth, God hideth these things from the prudent and wise of the world.
when he herd Paul read in the Church, Because he had not Metaphysicum ingenium: Thus proud men seldom ever come to know the truth, God Hideth these things from the prudent and wise of the world.
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4 Get love to Gods truth;
4 Get love to God's truth;
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And this is the reason of all Anti-christs errours, and beleeving such lies as they doe,
And this is the reason of all Antichrists errors, and believing such lies as they do,
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because they receive not Gods Word in the love of it; They loathed this Manna, and therefore God makes a famine among them;
Because they receive not God's Word in the love of it; They loathed this Manna, and Therefore God makes a famine among them;
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and there is no more terrible prognostique of Gods delivering up a people to blindnesse and hardnesse,
and there is no more terrible prognostic of God's delivering up a people to blindness and hardness,
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then their rejecting of the Word.
then their rejecting of the Word.
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Take we heed then how we reject God reforming, lest he sweare in his wrath, that we shall never be reformed;
Take we heed then how we reject God reforming, lest he swear in his wrath, that we shall never be reformed;
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What is the great crying sinne of England this day? even an hatred of Gods truth, they love not the power and purity of it,
What is the great crying sin of England this day? even an hatred of God's truth, they love not the power and purity of it,
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but as the Gadarens had rather have their Swine then Christs presence, so these their brutish lusts rather then Gods truth;
but as the Gadarenes had rather have their Swine then Christ presence, so these their brutish Lustiest rather then God's truth;
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God removeth these meanes of grace when people are incurable, as when the Patient is dead, all the physick boxes and cups are taken away.
God Removeth these means of grace when people Are incurable, as when the Patient is dead, all the physic boxes and cups Are taken away.
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Now that the Word of God may be set up, these three things are necessary: 1 To incourage preaching;
Now that the Word of God may be Set up, these three things Are necessary: 1 To encourage preaching;
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which is that great work so severely charged upon the ministers; Hezekiah spake comfortably to those that taught the good knowledge of God.
which is that great work so severely charged upon the Ministers; Hezekiah spoke comfortably to those that taught the good knowledge of God.
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There was a very noxious and destructive opinion, that reading was preaching;
There was a very noxious and destructive opinion, that reading was preaching;
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The question is not whether reading may not in some sense be called preaching, (taking preaching for any declaration of Gods truth;) But whether it be ministeriall preaching whether whē the Apostle saith, he must divide Gods Word aright, he meaneth no more then to reade? whether when he saith, who is sufficient for these things, he meaneth, who is able to reade? when he saith.
The question is not whither reading may not in Some sense be called preaching, (taking preaching for any declaration of God's truth;) But whither it be ministerial preaching whither when the Apostle Says, he must divide God's Word aright, he means no more then to read? whither when he Says, who is sufficient for these things, he means, who is able to read? when he Says.
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Give thy selfe to study, that thy profiting may appeare to all men, he meaneth that all men see thou readest better then thou didst. 2 Catechizing;Give thy self to study, that thy profiting may appear to all men, he means that all men see thou Readest better then thou didst. 2 Catechizing;
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This would doe good both to Minister and people: the ministery in the first place;
This would do good both to Minister and people: the Ministry in the First place;
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Memorable is that which Chemnitius relates of his Master Chytraeus, that when he read over divers Authors,
Memorable is that which Chemnitz relates of his Master Chytraeus, that when he read over diverse Authors,
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and devoured many Volumes, he set himselfe to prove the Catechisticall points of Divinity by Scripture,
and devoured many Volumes, he Set himself to prove the Catechistical points of Divinity by Scripture,
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and then he sound himselfe in a new world, he was not able to doe it.
and then he found himself in a new world, he was not able to do it.
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As for the Minister, so much more for the people.
As for the Minister, so much more for the people.
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Who will give us to weep rivers of teares for the generall ignorance in all Parishes and Congregations? Bellarmine saith that faith may be defined better by ignorance then knowledge;
Who will give us to weep Rivers of tears for the general ignorance in all Parishes and Congregations? Bellarmine Says that faith may be defined better by ignorance then knowledge;
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This is true, that the faith of the common people (such as it is) may bee so defined:
This is true, that the faith of the Common people (such as it is) may be so defined:
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Help the the Church of God, O you Wotthies in this. 3. Incouraging learning, and the knowledge of the tongues;
Help the the Church of God, Oh you Wotthies in this. 3. Encouraging learning, and the knowledge of the tongues;
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for howsover translations may be good, yet in regard of the emphasis of the Originall, we may say as the Queen of Sheba to Solomon, that which shee heard was nothing to the glory she saw.
for howsoever Translations may be good, yet in regard of the emphasis of the Original, we may say as the Queen of Sheba to Solomon, that which she herd was nothing to the glory she saw.
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Then came in errour and superstition, when it was Heresie, or at least suspicion of it, to understand Greek and Hebrew.
Then Come in error and Superstition, when it was Heresy, or At least suspicion of it, to understand Greek and Hebrew.
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A Divine ought to bee that which was said of Nazianzene, NONLATINALPHABET, an Ocean of Divinity.
A Divine ought to be that which was said of Nazianzene,, an Ocean of Divinity.
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Wee come now to the Testimony it selfe, Prepare yee the way of the Lord, &c. which doth containe the effect of Iohns Ministery,
we come now to the Testimony it self, Prepare ye the Way of the Lord, etc. which does contain the Effect of Iohns Ministry,
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as also the duty of his hearers, who were fallen into a corrupt time, when the Philistims had filled up all the Wels the Pharisees & Scribes had corrupted the Word of God by false interpretations:
as also the duty of his hearers, who were fallen into a corrupt time, when the philistines had filled up all the Wells the Pharisees & Scribes had corrupted the Word of God by false interpretations:
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The word NONLATINALPHABET, he wil prepare, and NONLATINALPHABET, prepare yee, are taken from the custome of great Ones, who use to have way made for them;
The word, he will prepare, and, prepare ye, Are taken from the custom of great Ones, who use to have Way made for them;
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or as others, when great Commanders were to lead an Army, they sent some before, who were called NONLATINALPHABET, that did complanate and make levell the way;
or as Others, when great Commanders were to led an Army, they sent Some before, who were called, that did complanate and make level the Way;
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and the Hebrew Word is emphaticall, which signifieth such a removall of all offensive things, that the face may no longer behold them: and thence wee observe that,
and the Hebrew Word is emphatical, which signifies such a removal of all offensive things, that the face may no longer behold them: and thence we observe that,
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It is the duty of a people to remove all difficulties and oppositions in the way, that so Christ may come and dwell with them:
It is the duty of a people to remove all difficulties and oppositions in the Way, that so christ may come and dwell with them:
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for so the Text carrieth it, either literally to take every thing away that may stop their speedy returne from Babylon, or typically, what should oppose the spirituall restauration of the Church, by the Messias;
for so the Text Carrieth it, either literally to take every thing away that may stop their speedy return from Babylon, or typically, what should oppose the spiritual restauration of the Church, by the Messias;
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and so proportionably, whatsoever mountaine or valley may be in the way, where Christ is comming.
and so proportionably, whatsoever mountain or valley may be in the Way, where christ is coming.
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As they threw garments in the way, and with much acclamation cryed, Hosanna, blessed be he that commeth in the name of the Lord;
As they threw garments in the Way, and with much acclamation cried, Hosanna, blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord;
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so are we with all earnestnesse of affection, to cry, Blessed be that Reformation, which commeth in the name of the Lord;
so Are we with all earnestness of affection, to cry, Blessed be that Reformation, which comes in the name of the Lord;
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This also the Psalmist cryeth, Lift up your heads yee gates, that the King of glory may come in.
This also the Psalmist Cries, Lift up your Heads ye gates, that the King of glory may come in.
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We will first shew what are the impediments, the hills and valleyes, that hinder Christs comming to reigne in his Church. We will First show what Are the impediments, the hills and valleys, that hinder Christ coming to Reign in his Church.
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1 A corrupt judgement, as if there were no necessity of preparation, of Reformation;
1 A corrupt judgement, as if there were no necessity of preparation, of Reformation;
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That was Laodicea 's case, shee thought her selfe full, and rich, therefore she is counselled to buy eyesalve, Rev. 3. 18. Thus the Church of Rome is in a desperate disease,
That was Laodicea is case, she Thought her self full, and rich, Therefore she is counseled to buy eyesalve, Rev. 3. 18. Thus the Church of Room is in a desperate disease,
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because she thinks she cannot be sick, she cannot erre:
Because she thinks she cannot be sick, she cannot err:
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Thus all Reformation is accounted needlesse, what need we any more doe? As he said, many had been learned,
Thus all Reformation is accounted needless, what need we any more do? As he said, many had been learned,
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if they had not conceited they were so;
if they had not conceited they were so;
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so many Churches had beene more pure and reformed, if they had not thought themselves reformed enough and therefore as for a particular person, Paul [ saith, I had not known sinne, had not the Law said, Thou shalt not lust;
so many Churches had been more pure and reformed, if they had not Thought themselves reformed enough and Therefore as for a particular person, Paul [ Says, I had not known sin, had not the Law said, Thou shalt not lust;
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so also may a Church say, I had not known this to bee an abuse, this to bee errour, had not the Scripture manifested it. 2 Attending to carnall policy:
so also may a Church say, I had not known this to be an abuse, this to be error, had not the Scripture manifested it. 2 Attending to carnal policy:
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This makes men vary according to State consideration;
This makes men vary according to State consideration;
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there are many men that can place their consciences, as Diogenes bragged he could doe his Tub, which wayes soever the wind blew, he could turne the mouth of his barrell from it.
there Are many men that can place their Consciences, as Diogenes bragged he could do his Tub, which ways soever the wind blew, he could turn the Mouth of his barrel from it.
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There are a certaine people spoken of in story, that worship no set God, but the first thing they met with, Hodie tu Iupiter esto, cras mihi truncus eris, To day this shall be good Divinity, to morrow error to day this shall be a reformation, to morrow turbulencie.
There Are a certain people spoken of in story, that worship no Set God, but the First thing they met with, Hodie tu Iupiter esto, cras mihi truncus eris, To day this shall be good Divinity, to morrow error to day this shall be a Reformation, to morrow turbulency.
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This carnall respect is a loadstone to many, Fac me Episcopum Romanum, & ero Christianus, make me Bishop of Rome and ile be a Christian:
This carnal respect is a Loadstone to many, Fac me Bishop Romanum, & Ero Christian, make me Bishop of Room and Isle be a Christian:
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There be some who thought gaine godlinesse; how many children of Balaam are there who may be hired to curse the people of God? 3 A sinfull symbolizing moderation;
There be Some who Thought gain godliness; how many children of balaam Are there who may be hired to curse the people of God? 3 A sinful symbolizing moderation;
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How hard a matter is it, not to take a lame and halfe Reformation? Si dimidio Christo essemus contenti, facile transigremus omnia, all quarrels would soone end if we would take up with a halfe Christ, saith Calvin; Let the childe be divided, saith the false mother;
How hard a matter is it, not to take a lame and half Reformation? Si dimidio Christ essemus contenti, facile transigremus omnia, all quarrels would soon end if we would take up with a half christ, Says calvin; Let the child be divided, Says the false mother;
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Purge out the old leaven, NONLATINALPHABET, Chrysostome ponders that, hee doth not say NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, that is, throughly and fully;
Purge out the old leaven,, Chrysostom ponders that, he does not say, but, that is, thoroughly and Fully;
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And Peter Martyr followeth this of Chysostome; In Reformation, these are our principles, ad multa connivendum est, leniter est agendum;
And Peter Martyr follows this of Chysostome; In Reformation, these Are our principles, ad Multa connivendum est, Leniter est agendum;
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sed alia est severitas verbi Divini, We must wink at many things, and proceed gently, but the severity of Gods Word is another matter of thing.sed Alias est severitas verbi Divine, We must wink At many things, and proceed gently, but the severity of God's Word is Another matter of thing.
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But you will say, Shall there be no moderation, must we all be like frogs that cannot goe,
But you will say, Shall there be no moderation, must we all be like frogs that cannot go,
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but leape? Yes, there is a lawfull moderation, but here we condemne a sinfull symbolising one. 4 Love to earthly things:
but leap? Yes, there is a lawful moderation, but Here we condemn a sinful symbolising one. 4 Love to earthly things:
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If you reade the Prophet Haggai, you will find that the care and love to build their own houses, made them neglect to build the Temple of God:
If you read the Prophet Chaggai, you will find that the care and love to built their own houses, made them neglect to built the Temple of God:
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Thus also the Pharisees to satisfie their covetousnesse, made corrupt interpretations of the Scripture;
Thus also the Pharisees to satisfy their covetousness, made corrupt interpretations of the Scripture;
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and what is all Popery, but the Daughter of ambition and covetousnesse? When men had rather lose their God then their wealth, part with their Religion then their riches;
and what is all Popery, but the Daughter of ambition and covetousness? When men had rather loose their God then their wealth, part with their Religion then their riches;
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how can they promote the cause of God or make way for Christs comming? when men can delight more in the glory of their own houses then in the spirituall beauty of Ordinances;
how can they promote the cause of God or make Way for Christ coming? when men can delight more in the glory of their own houses then in the spiritual beauty of Ordinances;
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when they have more joy in their hearts, by the encreasing of wine and oyle, then in God and his wayes;
when they have more joy in their hearts, by the increasing of wine and oil, then in God and his ways;
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it is no wonder if so few make way for Christ;
it is no wonder if so few make Way for christ;
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it was Nazianzens excellent temper, to thank God he had any thing to lose for Christs sake.
it was Nazianzens excellent temper, to thank God he had any thing to loose for Christ sake.
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5 A fifth impediment to reformation is prophanenesse and licence in wickednesse;
5 A fifth impediment to Reformation is profaneness and licence in wickedness;
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This is that which troubles men so, They shall not be so merry in their lusts and their sinnes;
This is that which Troubles men so, They shall not be so merry in their Lustiest and their Sins;
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but this should comfort you, Christ indured the contradiction of sinners, this comforted the Christians heretofore as Tertullian notes;
but this should Comfort you, christ endured the contradiction of Sinners, this comforted the Christians heretofore as Tertullian notes;
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Who are they that speak against us, but the Ale-houses and Brothel-houses? you may ask, What is the good we would doe, that the mouthes of the bad are so open? Hence it is that men are patient under all Popish burthens,
Who Are they that speak against us, but the Alehouses and brothelhouses? you may ask, What is the good we would do, that the mouths of the bad Are so open? Hence it is that men Are patient under all Popish burdens,
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because these and their lusts may stand together, but when Christ comes, then they rage, crying. Let us break his bonds.
Because these and their Lustiest may stand together, but when christ comes, then they rage, crying. Let us break his bonds.
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It is a torment to wicked spirits, that they cannot be wicked, as they have been, Mat. 8. 29. Why art thou come to torment us before our time;
It is a torment to wicked spirits, that they cannot be wicked, as they have been, Mathew 8. 29. Why art thou come to torment us before our time;
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what torment could that be to the Devill, to be cast our of the possessed bodies? yes great,
what torment could that be to the devil, to be cast our of the possessed bodies? yes great,
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because they could not vex and destroy as before:
Because they could not vex and destroy as before:
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so a Reformation comes and torments proud Church-Governours, and why so? because they cannot oppresse and rage as they use to doe.
so a Reformation comes and torments proud Church-Governours, and why so? Because they cannot oppress and rage as they use to do.
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6. The generall opposing and disliking of it by people:
6. The general opposing and disliking of it by people:
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This is a great stop in the way, What should some sew stirre for and against the current of mens desire? especially if many great,
This is a great stop in the Way, What should Some sew stir for and against the current of men's desire? especially if many great,
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and many learned rise up against it;
and many learned rise up against it;
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and this Luther confest was no little temptation to him, Túne solus sapis? totne errant universi? Art thou onely wise, are all others in an errour? But if this were to be regarded,
and this Luther confessed was no little temptation to him, Túne solus sapis? totne errant universi? Art thou only wise, Are all Others in an error? But if this were to be regarded,
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then neither Prophets, nor Christ, nor Luther, nor Calvin, should have set upon any Reformation: for the world could not beare them.
then neither prophets, nor christ, nor Luther, nor calvin, should have Set upon any Reformation: for the world could not bear them.
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Alwayes Reformations have been judged impossible things;
Always Reformations have been judged impossible things;
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Abi in cellam, & dic, Miserere nostri, saith he to Luther, goe and pray in thy Cell,Abi in cellam, & Die, miserere Our, Says he to Luther, go and pray in thy Cell,
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for thou art not likely to doe any thing by stirring; so Psal. 2. Why doe the people rage and take counsell together;
for thou art not likely to do any thing by stirring; so Psalm 2. Why do the people rage and take counsel together;
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that Christ may not be exalted on his Throne;
that christ may not be exalted on his Throne;
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But this will not excuse, better it is to endure the rage of people then the anger of God;
But this will not excuse, better it is to endure the rage of people then the anger of God;
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better have the world frown on you, then God frown on you. 7. The seeming newnesse that is in it;
better have the world frown on you, then God frown on you. 7. The seeming newness that is in it;
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For indeed, truth is before errour; it is for our sinnes that truth is new;
For indeed, truth is before error; it is for our Sins that truth is new;
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It argueth our deep Apostasie and revolting, that the orders and wayes of Christ should be new:
It argue our deep Apostasy and revolting, that the order and ways of christ should be new:
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That prophane persons should lift up their heads so high among Christians, was not so from the beginning;
That profane Persons should lift up their Heads so high among Christians, was not so from the beginning;
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'tis a novell thing to be erroneous or superstitious, thy breaking of the Sabbath, thy neglect of piety, these are new things;
it's a novel thing to be erroneous or superstitious, thy breaking of the Sabbath, thy neglect of piety, these Are new things;
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and it is strange to consider, how doting men are of the old wayes they have lived in,
and it is strange to Consider, how doting men Are of the old ways they have lived in,
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though never taken up at first upon any Scripture consideration:
though never taken up At First upon any Scripture consideration:
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and see the corruptions of mens hearts, new fashions are admired, superstitious innovations were generally received,
and see the corruptions of men's hearts, new fashions Are admired, superstitious innovations were generally received,
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but truth and discipline that is seeming new, is rejected. 8. The divisions that seem to arise by it, and errours multiplying at such times;
but truth and discipline that is seeming new, is rejected. 8. The divisions that seem to arise by it, and errors multiplying At such times;
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It is true, it were a happinesse if as in nature monsters are barren, (a monster cannot beget a monster) so also in spirituall, a monstrous errour could not beget another; but there must be heresies.
It is true, it were a happiness if as in nature monsters Are barren, (a monster cannot beget a monster) so also in spiritual, a monstrous error could not beget Another; but there must be heresies.
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As the rending of the Temple was a signe of the abolishing of that Church and State,
As the rending of the Temple was a Signen of the abolishing of that Church and State,
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so are rents and divisions in a Church.
so Are rends and divisions in a Church.
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The Physitians make that Patient in a dangerous condition, whose distempers have an NONLATINALPHABET in them, that while they labour to heale one disease, they hurt another way;
The Physicians make that Patient in a dangerous condition, whose distempers have an in them, that while they labour to heal one disease, they hurt Another Way;
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but still you are to know a Reformation doth not make these, but find these:
but still you Are to know a Reformation does not make these, but find these:
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It is the tyranny of Church Officers, that make divisions in the Church, as we see by Pope Victor, who excommunicated the Easterne Churches about a trifling businesse.
It is the tyranny of Church Officers, that make divisions in the Church, as we see by Pope Victor, who excommunicated the Eastern Churches about a trifling business.
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You shall have many cry out of the divers sects that are risenup, but yet they never blamed those that occasioned them:
You shall have many cry out of the diverse Sects that Are risenup, but yet they never blamed those that occasioned them:
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and I must further adde, its causa, non separatio facit schismaticum, it is the cause, not a separation that makes a schismatick:
and I must further add, its causa, non Separation facit schismaticum, it is the cause, not a separation that makes a schismatic:
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This hath alwayes been the slander cast upon Reformation, Quot homines, tot Evangelia, so many men, so many Gospels;
This hath always been the slander cast upon Reformation, Quot homines, tot Evangelia, so many men, so many Gospels;
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and Luther was often required not to divide the inconsutilis tunica, the seamlesse coat of Christ,
and Luther was often required not to divide the inconsutilis tunica, the seamless coat of christ,
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therefore he calls his adversaries inconsutilistae, and Tunicastri; Lay then this blame not upon Reformation that onely can remove such things,
Therefore he calls his Adversaries inconsutilistae, and Tunicastri; Lay then this blame not upon Reformation that only can remove such things,
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but upon those who were the Fathers of these Rents.
but upon those who were the Father's of these Rends.
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9. The ninth let to Reformation, is, the outward troubles and commotions that doe accompany it:
9. The ninth let to Reformation, is, the outward Troubles and commotions that do accompany it:
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And certainly these lye in the way of Reformation, as Amasaes carkasse that stopt all the passengers;
And Certainly these lie in the Way of Reformation, as Amasaes carcase that stopped all the passengers;
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but this our Savior foretold, I come to send a fire and a sword, and to set Father against son, and son against Father:
but this our Saviour foretold, I come to send a fire and a sword, and to Set Father against son, and son against Father:
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not that our Saviour meanes this was the Finis operantis, that he intended this, but that it was Finis operis, there would be this event wheresoever his pure and powerfull preaching was set up:
not that our Saviour means this was the Finis operantis, that he intended this, but that it was Finis operis, there would be this event wheresoever his pure and powerful preaching was Set up:
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for he is not the cause of it, but the stubborn and rebellious hearts ofmen make it;
for he is not the cause of it, but the stubborn and rebellious hearts ofmen make it;
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neither the Physician nor the Physick are the cause of the paines and troubles the sicke man feeles,
neither the physician nor the Physic Are the cause of the pains and Troubles the sick man feels,
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but the ill humours that have been long gathering in him.
but the ill humours that have been long gathering in him.
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10. The unthankfulnesse of people, that they should no more esteem or prise those instruments which God sends to deliver them by.
10. The unthankfulness of people, that they should no more esteem or prize those Instruments which God sends to deliver them by.
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Thus they were unthankfull to Moses and Aaron: and the Roman Worthies have drank of this cup.
Thus they were unthankful to Moses and Aaron: and the Roman Worthies have drank of this cup.
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Therefore one Heathen, when his sonne was desirous of publike service, he carrieth him to the boards and planks of old weather-beaten Ships that lay upon the shoare;
Therefore one Heathen, when his son was desirous of public service, he Carrieth him to the boards and planks of old Weather-beaten Ships that lay upon the shore;
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Loe (saith he) thus the people will doe to thee after they have used thy service.
Lo (Says he) thus the people will do to thee After they have used thy service.
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And so another Heathen complained, who had done much publike service, but neglected, that he was like the Trees, which the beasts run to in time of a storme,
And so Another Heathen complained, who had done much public service, but neglected, that he was like the Trees, which the beasts run to in time of a storm,
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and when that was over they fell on cropping and browzing of it.
and when that was over they fell on cropping and browzing of it.
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Now as this unthankfulnesse is a grosse sinne, so it ought not to be any discouragement for those who are employed in the publike good:
Now as this unthankfulness is a gross sin, so it ought not to be any discouragement for those who Are employed in the public good:
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Luther was much offended at this, and therefore he tells us his temptation, Cum hac itavideo, non nunquam impatientia frangor, Luther was much offended At this, and Therefore he tells us his temptation, Cum hac itavideo, non Never impatientia frangor,
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& serio cogio, nisi illa doctrina in mundū jam sparsa esset, me quidvis potius facturum quam ut ingrato mundo ostenderem; Sed hae cogitationes sunt carnis; & serio cogio, nisi illa Doctrina in Mundum jam sparsa esset, me quidvis potius facturum quam ut ingrato mundo ostenderem; Said hae Cogitations sunt carnis;
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When I see this (ingratitude) I am sometimes broken with impatience, and seriously resolve unlesse this doctrine had been already disperst, I would rather have done any thing then declared it to this unthankfull world;
When I see this (ingratitude) I am sometime broken with impatience, and seriously resolve unless this Doctrine had been already dispersed, I would rather have done any thing then declared it to this unthankful world;
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but these are the thoughts of the flesh. But yet there are many urgent motives and arguments, why Reformers should goe on.
but these Are the thoughts of the Flesh. But yet there Are many urgent motives and Arguments, why Reformers should go on.
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1. Because God hath severely punished the neglect of any order he hath left with his Church;
1. Because God hath severely punished the neglect of any order he hath left with his Church;
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though they have done much, yet if they have not done compleatly, he hath been angry;
though they have done much, yet if they have not done completely, he hath been angry;
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Hence you read so often, Neverthelesse the high places were not taken away; May not the judgement upon Nadab and Abihu, for offering strange fire;
Hence you read so often, Nevertheless the high places were not taken away; May not the judgement upon Nadab and Abihu, for offering strange fire;
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may not the breach God made upon Uzzah, for ever awaken Reformers, that they should not be conniving and indulgent to the breach of the least command of his? O ye worthy Patriots, think not that you are free,
may not the breach God made upon Uzzah, for ever awaken Reformers, that they should not be conniving and indulgent to the breach of the least command of his? O you worthy Patriots, think not that you Are free,
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and at your owne disposall, how much or how little is to be done for God, you are accomptable to God for jotaes and tittles.
and At your own disposal, how much or how little is to be done for God, you Are accountable to God for jotaes and tittles.
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2. There is nothing more odious unto him then corruptions in his Church:
2. There is nothing more odious unto him then corruptions in his Church:
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what detestable names doth che Scripture put upon Idols? and the false Prophet is called the taile;
what detestable names does che Scripture put upon Idols? and the false Prophet is called the tail;
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and our Saviour when he was to purge out the corruptions from his Temple, He makes a whip, and drives the polluters out;
and our Saviour when he was to purge out the corruptions from his Temple, He makes a whip, and drives the polluters out;
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a strange way it was, but hereby he would shew how odious such were to him,
a strange Way it was, but hereby he would show how odious such were to him,
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even as so many dogs in his presence;
even as so many Dogs in his presence;
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Consider that speech, Iohn 4. My Father seeketh such who worship him in spirit and in truth:
Consider that speech, John 4. My Father seeks such who worship him in Spirit and in truth:
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he seekes such, which argueth how precious and delightsome they are unto him, that worship him in his owne way,he seeks such, which argue how precious and delightsome they Are unto him, that worship him in his own Way,
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therefore our Saviour tells the Pharisees, that, that which was highly esteemed amongst them as great piety and devotion, it was NONLATINALPHABET, an abomination before God:
Therefore our Saviour tells the Pharisees, that, that which was highly esteemed among them as great piety and devotion, it was, an abomination before God:
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oh then let us not doe any abominable things.
o then let us not do any abominable things.
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3. A third motive is, whatsoever carnall Statists think, yet doing the will of the Lord in this, we are sure ofblessings:
3. A third motive is, whatsoever carnal Statists think, yet doing the will of the Lord in this, we Are sure ofblessings:
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Remember those two places quoted before (for we desire they may alwayes stick upon your hearts) how ill it was,
remember those two places quoted before (for we desire they may always stick upon your hearts) how ill it was,
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when there was no law, nor no preaching Priest, and then how well it was when Iehosaphat set up those that taught the good knowledge of God:
when there was no law, nor no preaching Priest, and then how well it was when Jehoshaphat Set up those that taught the good knowledge of God:
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It is true, we may be a long while in the Wildernesse, and God for the sinnes ofhis owne people may suffer the enemies to prevaile,
It is true, we may be a long while in the Wilderness, and God for the Sins ofhis own people may suffer the enemies to prevail,
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but we are alwayes to remember the end of the Lord, mark the ends of all Reformation,
but we Are always to Remember the end of the Lord, mark the ends of all Reformation,
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and you shall find them to be peace:
and you shall find them to be peace:
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And as we say of the sorrowes and sadnesse of a particular godly man, it is not his godlinesse that makes him so,
And as we say of the sorrows and sadness of a particular godly man, it is not his godliness that makes him so,
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but because he hath not godlinesse enough:
but Because he hath not godliness enough:
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so of a Church or State, it is not a Reformation that makes woe and misery,
so of a Church or State, it is not a Reformation that makes woe and misery,
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but because we are not reformed enough, we are not willing for this.
but Because we Are not reformed enough, we Are not willing for this.
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4. Consider how much men venture, to prepare wayes for antichrist, and to make his paths streight;
4. Consider how much men venture, to prepare ways for antichrist, and to make his paths straight;
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Do not men venture their estates, and their lives, that the man of sinne may become a man of glory? and shall not we doe as much for Christ? will not the prisons and miseries wherein they suffered, witnesse against our dastardlinesse? Did not the people bring their eare-rings to make the golden calfe? Did not the Corinthians suffer the false Apostles to buffet them and smite them? shall there be Martyrs for errour,
Do not men venture their estates, and their lives, that the man of sin may become a man of glory? and shall not we do as much for christ? will not the prisons and misery's wherein they suffered, witness against our dastardliness? Did not the people bring their earrings to make the golden calf? Did not the Corinthians suffer the false Apostles to buffet them and smite them? shall there be Martyrs for error,
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and not for Truth? As that good old Pambus wept when he saw a Strumpet cunningly dressing her selfe to please her Lover,
and not for Truth? As that good old Pambus wept when he saw a Strumpet cunningly dressing her self to please her Lover,
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because he could not take as much pains to please God; so do thou, when thou hearest of the Papists and such adversaries, making themselves poore,
Because he could not take as much pains to please God; so do thou, when thou Hearst of the Papists and such Adversaries, making themselves poor,
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and venturing their lives, that errour may be advanced;
and venturing their lives, that error may be advanced;
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why dost thou not humble thy self, because thou art not so forward, or self-denying for the truth?
why dost thou not humble thy self, Because thou art not so forward, or self-denying for the truth?
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Use of Exhortation. That now we would prepare the way for Christ: God will reforme his Church by other meanes if we doe not promote it;Use of Exhortation. That now we would prepare the Way for christ: God will reform his Church by other means if we do not promote it;
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take heed, lest while we are negligent, he come downe himselfe as it were, and scourge out all prophanenesse from his Temple,
take heed, lest while we Are negligent, he come down himself as it were, and scourge out all profaneness from his Temple,
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and so you lose both your reward and comfort; consider, that as it is your danger to prepare Christs wayes;
and so you loose both your reward and Comfort; Consider, that as it is your danger to prepare Christ ways;
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so it is the greatest honour that God did ever put upon you:
so it is the greatest honour that God did ever put upon you:
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How many thousands that shall finde the benefit and sweetnesse of drinking the pure streames of Gods Ordinances, will then blesse God for you? In these matters of God consult not with flesh and blood, remember that he is ingaged for his truth more then you;
How many thousands that shall find the benefit and sweetness of drinking the pure streams of God's Ordinances, will then bless God for you? In these matters of God consult not with Flesh and blood, Remember that he is engaged for his truth more then you;
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you indeed have your lives and estates to lose, but God hath his Honour, and his Truth to lose, which is more then all the World.
you indeed have your lives and estates to loose, but God hath his Honour, and his Truth to loose, which is more then all the World.
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How will you ever answer it, if God at the day of Iudgement shall say, he put an opportunity into your hands,
How will you ever answer it, if God At the day of Judgement shall say, he put an opportunity into your hands,
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and you have not improved it, when the blood of other mens soules may be required at your hands? Take heed that at your death-beds there be no out-cry, O my England sinnes!
and you have not improved it, when the blood of other men's Souls may be required At your hands? Take heed that At your deathbeds there be no outcry, Oh my England Sins!
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I speake not this in any spirit of discontent, but rather of joy, seeing those clusters of grapes you have already brought us from the Land of Canaan those good and wholesome Lawes that have been enacted since your sitting;
I speak not this in any Spirit of discontent, but rather of joy, seeing those clusters of grapes you have already brought us from the Land of Canaan those good and wholesome Laws that have been enacted since your sitting;
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onely be exhorted to hold on, and take the opportunities that God puts into your hand:
only be exhorted to hold on, and take the opportunities that God puts into your hand:
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Those that would not gather Manna in the morning, could find none all the day after:
Those that would not gather Manna in the morning, could find none all the day After:
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onely the man that stept in first into the pool of Bethesda, could be healed.
only the man that stepped in First into the pool of Bethesda, could be healed.
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And you are the more engaged to this, by the solemne Covenant you have entred into;
And you Are the more engaged to this, by the solemn Covenant you have entered into;
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so that you must needs break many bonds asunder, if you grow forgetfull of this work:
so that you must needs break many bonds asunder, if you grow forgetful of this work:
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Take David for an example, Psal. 1 32. there he had vowed to bring the Ark back into a fit place;
Take David for an Exampl, Psalm 1 32. there he had vowed to bring the Ark back into a fit place;
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now when he had thus sworn, see how carefull he was, Remember David and all his troubles, or more neer the Originall, in his whole affliction, that is, in all that trouble,
now when he had thus sworn, see how careful he was, remember David and all his Troubles, or more near the Original, in his Whole affliction, that is, in all that trouble,
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and fear, and care that was upon him, when God smote Uzzah, and so hindred him in his intended Reformation:
and Fear, and care that was upon him, when God smote Uzzah, and so hindered him in his intended Reformation:
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There is his griefe, where was a stop in his work.
There is his grief, where was a stop in his work.
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Then consider again his resolution, hee would not sleep, nor eat, (its an hyperbolicall expression of the indefatigable paines hee would take) that the Ark might be setled.
Then Consider again his resolution, he would not sleep, nor eat, (its an hyperbolical expression of the indefatigable pains he would take) that the Ark might be settled.
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I shall therefore pray as David, when the people were willing, The Lord keep this alwaies in their heart;
I shall Therefore pray as David, when the people were willing, The Lord keep this always in their heart;
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the Lord alwaies keep your Covenant and resolutions alive in your hearts.
the Lord always keep your Covenant and resolutions alive in your hearts.
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Now that you may not be as those who built the Ark for Noah, but were drowned themselves;
Now that you may not be as those who built the Ark for Noah, but were drowned themselves;
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or as Hiram, that sent materials to build a Temple to that God, whom he did not know, that you may have comfort and benefit in all that is done,
or as Hiram, that sent materials to built a Temple to that God, whom he did not know, that you may have Comfort and benefit in all that is done,
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1. Humble your souls for all your failings, and sinnes;
1. Humble your Souls for all your failings, and Sins;
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one miscarriage may imbitter many mercies. 2 Sam. 6. When David was with great pomp and chearfulnesse bringing back the Ark, on a sudden God manifesteth his displeasure against Uzzah, not as some think,
one miscarriage may embitter many Mercies. 2 Sam. 6. When David was with great pomp and cheerfulness bringing back the Ark, on a sudden God manifesteth his displeasure against Uzzah, not as Some think,
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because he toucht the Ark, seeing he was a Levite, but because it was put on a cart whereas it ought to be carried on mens shoulders;
Because he touched the Ark, seeing he was a Levite, but Because it was put on a cart whereas it ought to be carried on men's shoulders;
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see what a sad obstacle was put in the way, David hereupon leaveth the Ark, and will carry it no further.
see what a sad obstacle was put in the Way, David hereupon Leaveth the Ark, and will carry it no further.
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Take the advantage therefore on these dayes, that all the sinnes which stand upon your account may be wiped off.
Take the advantage Therefore on these days, that all the Sins which stand upon your account may be wiped off.
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2. Labour for a spirituall heart, to be such as can delight in the spirituall worship of God, that can account spirituall things glorious things:
2. Labour for a spiritual heart, to be such as can delight in the spiritual worship of God, that can account spiritual things glorious things:
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men that are affected with outward glorious pomp in the service of God, it is a signe they have no spirituall things to rejoyce in;
men that Are affected with outward glorious pomp in the service of God, it is a Signen they have no spiritual things to rejoice in;
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the woman that hath no children to play with, she can delight in dogs, and other creatures? Hag. 2. there is a promise, that God would make the glory of the second Temple far above that of the former,
the woman that hath no children to play with, she can delight in Dogs, and other creatures? Hag. 2. there is a promise, that God would make the glory of the second Temple Far above that of the former,
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and how was this true, but because of Christs spirituall preaching and presence there. I cannot but name a passage out of Isidore Pelusiota, lib. 2. epist.
and how was this true, but Because of Christ spiritual preaching and presence there. I cannot but name a passage out of Isidore Pelusiota, lib. 2. Epistle.
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246. because its so parallel with our times alate, and I would all were of his judgement:
246. Because its so parallel with our times alate, and I would all were of his judgement:
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There was one Eusebius a Bishop, that did cast out and revile the good people, and in the mean time was very devout in building and adorning the Churches;
There was one Eusebius a Bishop, that did cast out and revile the good people, and in the mean time was very devout in building and adorning the Churches;
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now saith, Isidore, NONLATINALPHABET, the Church is one thing, the place of the Church another;
now Says, Isidore,, the Church is one thing, the place of the Church Another;
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the one consists of unblameable men, the other of wood and stone which if the Bishop did consider, he would not any longer overthrow the one, and adorn the other.
the one consists of unblameable men, the other of wood and stone which if the Bishop did Consider, he would not any longer overthrow the one, and adorn the other.
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And in the Apostles times, when the Church did abound with spirituall graces and holinesse of life, they had no Temples;
And in the Apostles times, when the Church did abound with spiritual graces and holiness of life, they had no Temples;
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but in our time the Temples are more adorned then is fitting, NONLATINALPHABET, but the Church is scorn'd and mockt:
but in our time the Temples Are more adorned then is fitting,, but the Church is scorned and mocked:
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If I might have my wish, I had rather be in those times wherein the Temples were not so beautified,
If I might have my wish, I had rather be in those times wherein the Temples were not so beautified,
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but the Church splendent with heavenly graces, then in these our times, wherein the Temples are very glorious,
but the Church splendent with heavenly graces, then in these our times, wherein the Temples Are very glorious,
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but the Church empty of graces. 3. Get sincere and holy aimes, even in doing Gods commands:
but the Church empty of graces. 3. Get sincere and holy aims, even in doing God's commands:
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let there not be Pauls complaint, All seek their owne, and not the things of Jesus Christ;
let there not be Paul's complaint, All seek their own, and not the things of jesus christ;
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Be willing to be even an Anathema that the Church may prosper.
Be willing to be even an Anathema that the Church may prosper.
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It was a noble resolution of Tullies, Ne immortalitatem quidem contra rempublicam acciperem, he would not have immortality it self to the prejudice of the Common-wealth:
It was a noble resolution of Yields, Ne immortalitatem quidem contra Res publicam acciperem, he would not have immortality it self to the prejudice of the Commonwealth:
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You have a notable instance for this in John, how did he reform according to all that was in Gods heart? and yet he lost the reward;
You have a notable instance for this in John, how did he reform according to all that was in God's heart? and yet he lost the reward;
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nay, Hos. 13. God threatens to be revenged on him;
nay, Hos. 13. God threatens to be revenged on him;
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and why is all this, but because his heart was not right to God? Doe not thou aime at glory,
and why is all this, but Because his heart was not right to God? Do not thou aim At glory,
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and at fame, but at Gods own glory and honour. 4. Reforme your owne lives and conversations;
and At fame, but At God's own glory and honour. 4. Reform your own lives and conversations;
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for how reasonable is it that you who make lawes that others doe not sweare, you your selves should not? how fit is it that you who bind others to the keeping of the Sabbath, you your selves should sanctifie it? And this againe did undoe Iehu, that although he pulled down Baal, yet he did not reform himselfe from Ieroboams sinnes:
for how reasonable is it that you who make laws that Others do not swear, you your selves should not? how fit is it that you who bind Others to the keeping of the Sabbath, you your selves should sanctify it? And this again did undo Iehu, that although he pulled down Baal, yet he did not reform himself from Ieroboams Sins:
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lege historiam ne fias historia, reade the history of Iehu, lest thou thy selfe be made such an history to others.lege historiam ne fias History, read the history of Iehu, lest thou thy self be made such an history to Others.
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Oh therefore let it be true of thee, that since thou hast been labouring in this publike Reformation, thou hast been more holy, thou hast been more pure:
O Therefore let it be true of thee, that since thou hast been labouring in this public Reformation, thou hast been more holy, thou hast been more pure:
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Thou that hast endeavoured to make way for Christ in the Church and State, hast much more made way for him in thy owne family:
Thou that hast endeavoured to make Way for christ in the Church and State, hast much more made Way for him in thy own family:
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What will it profit to have holy Ordinances, holy Worship, if wee our selves still remaine unholy?
What will it profit to have holy Ordinances, holy Worship, if we our selves still remain unholy?
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Vse 2. Of Instruction unto people not to mutter under these sad calamities, if hereby Christ may come and reign in his Church. Consider,Use 2. Of Instruction unto people not to mutter under these sad calamities, if hereby christ may come and Reign in his Church. Consider,
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1. That a Reformation doth not make these troubles, but sinne.
1. That a Reformation does not make these Troubles, but sin.
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Do not murmur under Gods providence as is forbidden, 2 Cor. 10. The Iewes, they murmured under Moses and Aaron, how many of them did God destroy? so again, the Corinthians,
Do not murmur under God's providence as is forbidden, 2 Cor. 10. The Iewes, they murmured under Moses and Aaron, how many of them did God destroy? so again, the Corinthians,
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because Paul did urge strict Discipline about the incestuous person and other disorders, therefore they were prone to murmur:
Because Paul did urge strict Discipline about the incestuous person and other disorders, Therefore they were prove to murmur:
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And thus people think that this Reformation is the cause of all this evill, and that Reformers are the troublers of England:
And thus people think that this Reformation is the cause of all this evil, and that Reformers Are the troublers of England:
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but sure it is our sinnes and an unwillingnesse to bee subjected to Christ that works us all this woe;
but sure it is our Sins and an unwillingness to be subjected to christ that works us all this woe;
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and if we had more truth, we should have more peace. 2 How slowly we prepare and fit our selves for mercies;
and if we had more truth, we should have more peace. 2 How slowly we prepare and fit our selves for Mercies;
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Its true, speed is a great advantage in publike works;
Its true, speed is a great advantage in public works;
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The heavenly bodies conveigh their sweet influence, non quà calida, sed quà velocis motus, as they are swift:
The heavenly bodies convey their sweet influence, non quà calida, sed quà velocis motus, as they Are swift:
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but yet you are to take notice of it, that our slownesse in fitting our selves for mercy is more to be blamed.
but yet you Are to take notice of it, that our slowness in fitting our selves for mercy is more to be blamed.
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Its your complaint, the Parliament is slow;
Its your complaint, the Parliament is slow;
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Why not rather wee reforme our lives slowly, wee prepare our selves slowly, and therefore it is that good things are kept off? Moses and Aaron were not the causes that the people were kept so long in the wildernesse,
Why not rather we reform our lives slowly, we prepare our selves slowly, and Therefore it is that good things Are kept off? Moses and Aaron were not the Causes that the people were kept so long in the Wilderness,
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but their own sinnes and rebellions against God;
but their own Sins and rebellions against God;
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Let this therefore stop your mouthes and doe not discourage those who labour for your good, that is not profitable for you,
Let this Therefore stop your mouths and do not discourage those who labour for your good, that is not profitable for you,
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as the Apostle speaks in the like case.
as the Apostle speaks in the like case.
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3 How grievous a sinne it is, to wish for thy old condition againe or to magnifie that;
3 How grievous a sin it is, to wish for thy old condition again or to magnify that;
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This was the temper of the perverse and froward Jewes, would they were in Egypt againe, Moses and Aaron would destroy them;
This was the temper of the perverse and froward Jews, would they were in Egypt again, Moses and Aaron would destroy them;
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and see how they amplifie that condition, the bondage of which they did so much complain of before:
and see how they amplify that condition, the bondage of which they did so much complain of before:
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They sate down by the fleshpots in Egypt: [ sate down ] as if they had so much ease;They sat down by the fleshpots in Egypt: [ sat down ] as if they had so much ease;
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and by the fleshpots, as if they had had so much plenty: whereas indeed their estate was miserable.
and by the fleshpots, as if they had had so much plenty: whereas indeed their estate was miserable.
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It is true, our times are very sad, and as Tully of his civill warres,
It is true, our times Are very sad, and as Tully of his civil wars,
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so may we say of ours, Non est civit Romanus qui in hac tempestate ridere potest, he is not a true Christian that can be heartily merry in these dayes.
so may we say of ours, Non est Civit Romanus qui in hac tempestate ridere potest, he is not a true Christian that can be heartily merry in these days.
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But were not the times of Superstition, of Altar-worship, of silencing your Ministers as bitter unto you?
But were not the times of Superstition, of Altar-worship, of silencing your Ministers as bitter unto you?
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4 How the mercy when it doth come, will make amends for all. Canaan will satisfie for the troubles in the wildernesse.
4 How the mercy when it does come, will make amends for all. Canaan will satisfy for the Troubles in the Wilderness.
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That the Church hath brought forth a man-child of Reformation will make all former sorrowes and pangs be forgotten:
That the Church hath brought forth a Manchild of Reformation will make all former sorrows and pangs be forgotten:
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When and how God will put a period unto these sad Distractions, wee know not;
When and how God will put a Period unto these sad Distractions, we know not;
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but certainly God will own his own Truth, he will not forget his promises to his people:
but Certainly God will own his own Truth, he will not forget his promises to his people:
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and if we should perish, yet when wee have done our duty, we shall have our comfort and reward in heaven;
and if we should perish, yet when we have done our duty, we shall have our Comfort and reward in heaven;
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and certainly God hath not raised all these hopes of his people, to make them the more miserable;
and Certainly God hath not raised all these hope's of his people, to make them the more miserable;
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Will God doe with his people, when they have layd up all for his service,
Will God do with his people, when they have laid up all for his service,
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as the husbandman with his Bees, when they have enriched themselves with their honey, and layd up all their stock,
as the husbandman with his Bees, when they have enriched themselves with their honey, and laid up all their stock,
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then to set fire on them, and burn them? no certainly;
then to Set fire on them, and burn them? no Certainly;
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if the servent prayer of one righteous man prevail much how much rather the prayers of many thousands? FINIS.
if the servient prayer of one righteous man prevail much how much rather the Prayers of many thousands? FINIS.
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