The authority of church-guides asserted in a sermon preach'd before our Late Gracious Sovereign King Charles II, at Whitehall, Octob. 17, 1675 / by Miles Barne ...
and hath been urged with some success against those, who plead a necessity of having One Supreme infallible Judge, to decide and determine all Controversies, which shall happen to arise concerning that Faith which was once deliver'd to the Saints:
and hath been urged with Some success against those, who plead a necessity of having One Supreme infallible Judge, to decide and determine all Controversies, which shall happen to arise Concerning that Faith which was once Delivered to the Saints:
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Whose Decisions and Determinations, say they, ought to be Receiv'd, by all the Sons of the Church [ for as much as the Church is the same in all Ages ] with equal Assent and Veneration with those of the Apostles:
Whose Decisions and Determinations, say they, ought to be Received, by all the Sons of the Church [ for as much as the Church is the same in all Ages ] with equal Assent and Veneration with those of the Apostles:
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As this Doctrine of the Clearness of Scripture, hath prov'd successful to the beating down the pretences to an absolute Infallibility, and uncontroulable Soveraignty over the Consciences of men:
As this Doctrine of the Clearness of Scripture, hath proved successful to the beating down the pretences to an absolute Infallibility, and uncontrollable Sovereignty over the Consciences of men:
so on the other hand hath it mightily embolden'd the Patrons of Liberty, not only to despise their Ecclesiastical Superiors, to throw off all obedience to Christ's Ministers;
so on the other hand hath it mightily emboldened the Patrons of Liberty, not only to despise their Ecclesiastical Superiors, to throw off all Obedience to Christ's Ministers;
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and advancing the affairs of His Church, Anointed and Ordain'd to perform the Apostolical Offices, of Preaching the Gospel; Remitting Sins; Inflicting Censures ;
and advancing the affairs of His Church, Anointed and Ordained to perform the Apostolical Offices, of Preaching the Gospel; Remitting Sins; Inflicting Censures;
Ministerially conferring the Holy Ghost; Deciding Controversies, and Administring the Sacraments in his stead, here on earth till his second coming ] but likewise to invade their Function, usurp their Sacred Calling;
Ministerially conferring the Holy Ghost; Deciding Controversies, and Administering the Sacraments in his stead, Here on earth till his second coming ] but likewise to invade their Function, usurp their Sacred Calling;
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For, say they, since 'tis confess'd, the Scriptures are sufficiently clear to all unprejudiced minds, such as are free from the clogs of Passion and Interest;
For, say they, since it's confessed, the Scriptures Are sufficiently clear to all unprejudiced minds, such as Are free from the clogs of Passion and Interest;
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During the Dispensation of Moses, 'tis confess'd, there was a necessity of an Aaron ; all along under the Legal oeconomy, the Priests Lips did preserve Knowledge;
During the Dispensation of Moses, it's confessed, there was a necessity of an Aaron; all along under the Legal economy, the Priests Lips did preserve Knowledge;
urge, for their own private Conceptions, clearness of Scripture, to their own Confusion, and pry so long into the Doctrines of Theology, till at length they light on those hidden Mysteries, which they being Ʋnlearned and Ʋnstable, Wrest unto their own Destruction.
urge, for their own private Conceptions, clearness of Scripture, to their own Confusion, and pry so long into the Doctrines of Theology, till At length they Light on those hidden Mysteres, which they being Ʋnlearned and Ʋnstable, Wrest unto their own Destruction.
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2. That though the Scriptures be clear in themselves, yet private men, abandoning their Lawful Guides, and following their own Corrupt Fancies, may deprave and distort them to their own Destruction.
2. That though the Scriptures be clear in themselves, yet private men, abandoning their Lawful Guides, and following their own Corrupt Fancies, may deprave and distorted them to their own Destruction.
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3. That for preventing Mistakes from rising, and suppressing Errors when risen, 'tis the duty of Private men to submit their Judgments in matters of Religion, to the Determinations of those whom God hath constituted to be their Spiritual Guides and Governours;
3. That for preventing Mistakes from rising, and suppressing Errors when risen, it's the duty of Private men to submit their Judgments in matters of Religion, to the Determinations of those whom God hath constituted to be their Spiritual Guides and Governors;
and they have the less Reason to suspect their Conduct in those things, wherein they themselves being Judges, they cannot be mistaken, if they sincerely attend them;
and they have the less Reason to suspect their Conduct in those things, wherein they themselves being Judges, they cannot be mistaken, if they sincerely attend them;
The Scriptures they do clearly contain the Doctrines of Salvation: And one way, whereby Christ prov'd himself the true Messias, was by answering that Character the Prophets had given of Him, that the Poor should have the Gospel Preached unto them, i. e. Men as of small Capacities,
The Scriptures they do clearly contain the Doctrines of Salvation: And one Way, whereby christ proved himself the true Messias, was by answering that Character the prophets had given of Him, that the Poor should have the Gospel Preached unto them, i. e. Men as of small Capacities,
so likewise when He took upon Him the Office of a Teacher, by a wonderful Condescent, He accommodated His Doctrines to the Reason and humane Affections of His Auditors.
so likewise when He took upon Him the Office of a Teacher, by a wondered Condescend, He accommodated His Doctrines to the Reason and humane Affections of His Auditors.
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so He declar'd the Law of God in a most Plain and Perspicuous manner. Mahomet indeed, that grand Impostor, was well Advis'd to pen his Alcoran in swelling Words, and mystical Phrases;
so He declared the Law of God in a most Plain and Perspicuous manner. Mahomet indeed, that grand Impostor, was well Advised to pen his Alcorani in swelling Words, and mystical Phrases;
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and false Teachers, whose business it would be to Seduce the Ignorant, and Debauch the Credulous: Because He foresaw a perpetual Succession of Gnosticks, who, in all Ages, would set up the Dagon of their own lascivious Fancies, in opposition to the Ark of His Covenant;
and false Teachers, whose business it would be to Seduce the Ignorant, and Debauch the Credulous: Because He foresaw a perpetual Succession of Gnostics, who, in all Ages, would Set up the Dagon of their own lascivious Fancies, in opposition to the Ark of His Covenant;
and be so audacious, as even to confront Divine Revelations with carnal Reasoning; therefore to obviate, and prevent, the mischiefs of such grievous Wolves ;
and be so audacious, as even to confront Divine Revelations with carnal Reasoning; Therefore to obviate, and prevent, the mischiefs of such grievous Wolves;
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before He took His Journey into his far Country, out of a tender care of that Flock, which He had purchas'd with his Blood, He appointed Overseers, and Pastors of his Flock ;
before He took His Journey into his Far Country, out of a tender care of that Flock, which He had purchased with his Blood, He appointed Overseers, and Pastors of his Flock;
committed to them, and them only, the care of Feeding his Flock ; amplified their Commission with the like Authority, which he had receiv'd from his Father;
committed to them, and them only, the care of Feeding his Flock; amplified their Commission with the like authority, which he had received from his Father;
If then the Scriptures be so clear, as to be understood even by the Multitude, then much more by the Disciples in general: If by the Disciples in general, much more by the College of the Apostles, who were His special Favourites, and of his Cabinet-counsel:
If then the Scriptures be so clear, as to be understood even by the Multitude, then much more by the Disciples in general: If by the Disciples in general, much more by the College of the Apostles, who were His special Favourites, and of his Cabinet-counsel:
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If the Nations, to whom these Ministers in Chief, and Plenipotentiaries for Christ, made known the Will of God, were throughly instructed for the Kingdom of Heaven;
If the nations, to whom these Ministers in Chief, and Plenipotentiaries for christ, made known the Will of God, were thoroughly instructed for the Kingdom of Heaven;
then much more both they, and their Successors, upon whom they, in obedience to their Masters Command, conferr'd the same Pastoral power which they had receiv'd from Him.
then much more both they, and their Successors, upon whom they, in Obedience to their Masters Command, conferred the same Pastoral power which they had received from Him.
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if they depend on the Performance of Men, then may the Foundation totter, the Gates of Hell prevail, Christianity decay, and the Gospel it self be lost out of the World,
if they depend on the Performance of Men, then may the Foundation totter, the Gates of Hell prevail, Christianity decay, and the Gospel it self be lost out of the World,
every Martyrdom of an Apostle had pull'd down a Pillar of the Church, and by consequence, the whole Fabrick must have fallen to the ground in the very first Century of our Lord.
every Martyrdom of an Apostle had pulled down a Pillar of the Church, and by consequence, the Whole Fabric must have fallen to the ground in the very First Century of our Lord.
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Happy indeed had it been for Christendom, that the Imperiousness of some Modern Bishops of Rome had not brought an Odium, though unjustly, upon Episcopacy in general, that their too much Lording it over the Flock, had not given Advantage to the Enemies of Church-Authority, and their challenging to themselves at least an indirect Power in Temporals, had not alarm'd the Kings of the Earth, to stand up,
Happy indeed had it been for Christendom, that the Imperiousness of Some Modern Bishops of Room had not brought an Odium, though unjustly, upon Episcopacy in general, that their too much Lording it over the Flock, had not given Advantage to the Enemies of Church-authority, and their challenging to themselves At least an indirect Power in Temporals, had not alarmed the Kings of the Earth, to stand up,
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Happy had it been, if for the Support of their Secular Greatness, they had not wrested the Scriptures to countenance such Doctrines, as have no clear and solid Foundation therein;
Happy had it been, if for the Support of their Secular Greatness, they had not wrested the Scriptures to countenance such Doctrines, as have no clear and solid Foundation therein;
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and that under pretence of making the Church all Glorious within, her Governours all Triumphant without, they had not defac'd Her Innocent Beauty, and made Her Militant in the worst of Sences.
and that under pretence of making the Church all Glorious within, her Governors all Triumphant without, they had not defaced Her Innocent Beauty, and made Her Militant in the worst of Senses.
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However, they can no way be excused, who think they can never be secure from Papal Supremacy, but by demolishing the Evangelical Hierarchy, and introducing a Presbyterian Parity into the Catholick Church ;
However, they can no Way be excused, who think they can never be secure from Papal Supremacy, but by demolishing the Evangelical Hierarchy, and introducing a Presbyterian Parity into the Catholic Church;
and to avoid the Necessity of having an Infallible Judge, leaving every private prepossessed Fancy to the Perspicuity of Scripture, whereby men are often bewildred in a Labyrinth of Errors, seduc'd into those by-paths which lead to the Pit of Destruction: For, notwithstanding that Beam of Divine Light, which shines so bright in the Scriptures, it seems some men have Eyes either so weak,
and to avoid the Necessity of having an Infallible Judge, leaving every private prepossessed Fancy to the Perspicuity of Scripture, whereby men Are often bewildered in a Labyrinth of Errors, seduced into those bypaths which led to the Pit of Destruction: For, notwithstanding that Beam of Divine Light, which shines so bright in the Scriptures, it seems Some men have Eyes either so weak,
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For St. Peter tells us, there are in the Scriptures some things hard to be understood, which unlearned and unstable men wrest unto their own Destruction:
For Saint Peter tells us, there Are in the Scriptures Some things hard to be understood, which unlearned and unstable men wrest unto their own Destruction:
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That though the Scriptures be clear in themselves, yet Private men, abandoning their Guides, and following their own corrupt Fancies, may deprave and distort them to their own destruction.
That though the Scriptures be clear in themselves, yet Private men, abandoning their Guides, and following their own corrupt Fancies, may deprave and distorted them to their own destruction.
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Who those Wresters were, or what those NONLATINALPHABET are, wherewith St. Peter chargeth the Epistles of his beloved Brother Paul, I shall not strictly inquire;
Who those Wresters were, or what those Are, wherewith Saint Peter charges the Epistles of his Beloved Brother Paul, I shall not strictly inquire;
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yet 'tis not improbable, that either the Gnostick, or Cerinthian Hereticks, were here chiefly aim'd at, who upon a mistake of some Predictions, became the Founders of a Temporal Dominion of Christ after His Resurrection;
yet it's not improbable, that either the Gnostic, or Cerinthian Heretics, were Here chiefly aimed At, who upon a mistake of Some Predictions, became the Founders of a Temporal Dominion of christ After His Resurrection;
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And if those sublime Wits, who had all the Learning which either Jerusalem, Athens, or Rome, could boast, were nevertheless mistaken in their Expositions of some abstruse Texts of Scripture [ whilst they deliver'd their Opinions but as private Doctors ] what wonder,
And if those sublime Wits, who had all the Learning which either Jerusalem, Athens, or Room, could boast, were nevertheless mistaken in their Expositions of Some abstruse Texts of Scripture [ while they Delivered their Opinions but as private Doctors ] what wonder,
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That they have, de facto, done this, is manifest, since 'twill be hard to instance in any one Century, which is not either chargeable with new Heresies,
That they have, de facto, done this, is manifest, since it'll be hard to instance in any one Century, which is not either chargeable with new Heresies,
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And the most extravagant Opinions, which ever yet saw the light, have still shrouded themselves under the Patronage of Holy Writ. What shall we say then, shall we condemn the Scriptures of Sin? Shall we say, That the Scriptures are of themselves either productive of Error,
And the most extravagant Opinions, which ever yet saw the Light, have still shrouded themselves under the Patronage of Holy Writ. What shall we say then, shall we condemn the Scriptures of since? Shall we say, That the Scriptures Are of themselves either productive of Error,
None were greater Tormentors of the Scriptures than the Philosophers; for which Reason they are branded by the same Author with the Title of Arch-Hereticks:
None were greater Tormentors of the Scriptures than the Philosophers; for which Reason they Are branded by the same Author with the Title of Arch-Hereticks:
Particularly the Valentinian Heresie, concerning the portentous production of the Gods, comes from the Platonists; Marcion's Ʋnconcern'd, and Lazy God, was first set up by the Stoicks ;
Particularly the Valentinian Heresy, Concerning the portentous production of the God's, comes from the Platonists; Martion's Ʋnconcerned, and Lazy God, was First Set up by the Stoics;
the Mortality of the Soul was the Doctrine of the Epicureans ; the Impossibility of the Resurrection of the Flesh, of the whole stream of Philosophers.
the Mortality of the Soul was the Doctrine of the Epicureans; the Impossibility of the Resurrection of the Flesh, of the Whole stream of Philosophers.
but we must understand those who will not be instructed by the Masters of Divine Wisdom, the Nolentes discere, those who refuse to hear the Church of the Living God, which alone is the Pillar and Foundation of Truth.
but we must understand those who will not be instructed by the Masters of Divine Wisdom, the Nolentes discere, those who refuse to hear the Church of the Living God, which alone is the Pillar and Foundation of Truth.
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And the Mahumetan ▪ Religion owes as well its monstrous Birth, as its fatal Increase to the Malice and Cunning of an Apostate Jew, and a Renegado Christian. And to give but one instance more,
And the Mahumetan ▪ Religion owes as well its monstrous Birth, as its fatal Increase to the Malice and Cunning of an Apostate Jew, and a Renegado Christian. And to give but one instance more,
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upon this Perswasion, thought it not Robbery to make himself equal to the most Oecumenical Councils, to contradict the most receiv'd Doctrines of the Church;
upon this Persuasion, Thought it not Robbery to make himself equal to the most Ecumenical Councils, to contradict the most received Doctrines of the Church;
And since we live in such a knowing Age, wherein all captivating the Ʋnderstanding, though it be to the Obedience of Faith, is made the subject of Grievance and Complaint:
And since we live in such a knowing Age, wherein all captivating the Ʋnderstanding, though it be to the obedience of Faith, is made the Subject of Grievance and Complaint:
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when 'twas objected by that Calumniator against the Christians, that their Religion was built on a very sandy Foundation, which durst not undergo the Test of Reason,
when 'twas objected by that Calumniator against the Christians, that their Religion was built on a very sandy Foundation, which durst not undergo the Test of Reason,
In part he owns the Objection, but wisely retorts it upon his Adversary, by telling him, that the Philosophers were the greatest Dictators in the World:
In part he owns the Objection, but wisely retorts it upon his Adversary, by telling him, that the Philosophers were the greatest Dictators in the World:
Witness the Ipse dixit of Pythagoras, that their Systems contain'd some such secret Dogmata, which their Disciples swallowed solely upon the Credit of their Masters.
Witness the Ipse dixit of Pythagoras, that their Systems contained Some such secret Dogmata, which their Disciples swallowed solely upon the Credit of their Masters.
but Science, falsly so called ] required so great submission from their Scholars, how much greater is to be given to those Doctrines which are contain'd in the Writings of the Evangelists and Apostles, who were Taught of God, and spake as they were inspired by the Holy Ghost?
but Science, falsely so called ] required so great submission from their Scholars, how much greater is to be given to those Doctrines which Are contained in the Writings of the Evangelists and Apostles, who were Taught of God, and spoke as they were inspired by the Holy Ghost?
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The Divine Prerogative, saith he, extends it self to the whole Man; and requires not only Obedience from our Wills, but Submission from our Understandings.
The Divine Prerogative, Says he, extends it self to the Whole Man; and requires not only obedience from our Wills, but Submission from our Understandings.
and the deducing true Consequences, and wholesom Conclusions from thence; and if it be wholly suppress'd, our Religion will degenerate into Superstition;
and the deducing true Consequences, and wholesome Conclusions from thence; and if it be wholly suppressed, our Religion will degenerate into Superstition;
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for, if it be not managed by prudent Guides, 'tis apt to grow wild and extravagant, to hurry us on to a Belief of the Foulest Impostures, to a Practice of the Grossest Impieties, which either the prevalency of the World, the domineering Enmity of the Flesh,
for, if it be not managed by prudent Guides, it's apt to grow wild and extravagant, to hurry us on to a Belief of the Foulest Impostors, to a Practice of the Grossest Impieties, which either the prevalency of the World, the domineering Enmity of the Flesh,
Heresie being nothing else but an Excision from, and Disobedience to the Church in points of Faith. And therefore the Apostle pronounceth an Heretick Self-condemned ;
Heresy being nothing Else but an Excision from, and Disobedience to the Church in points of Faith. And Therefore the Apostle pronounceth an Heretic Self-condemned;
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Not in vain then are those frequent Cautions against Falling away, those repeated Admonitions to Perseverance, those earnest Exhortations to hold fast the Profession,
Not in vain then Are those frequent Cautions against Falling away, those repeated Admonitions to Perseverance, those earnest Exhortations to hold fast the Profession,
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those so much inculcated Commands of obeying those who are set Over us in the Lord, Heb. 13.7. Remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose Faith follow.
those so much inculcated Commands of obeying those who Are Set Over us in the Lord, Hebrew 13.7. remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose Faith follow.
For, from that very moment of time, they cease to be Members of the Holy Catholick Church, they are become Out-lawries in a Gospel-sense, they have lost the Protection of the Heavenly King, and they lay under the Deprivation of the Benefits belonging to the Subjects of that Jerusalem which is above.
For, from that very moment of time, they cease to be Members of the Holy Catholic Church, they Are become Outlawries in a Gospel sense, they have lost the Protection of the Heavenly King, and they lay under the Deprivation of the Benefits belonging to the Subject's of that Jerusalem which is above.
And because this Spirit of Delusion dares put forth, among Christians, no Doctrines but such as pretend to be founded on the Scriptures: to this purpose they are wrested and tortur'd, their Scope is mistaken, their Sense abused, their Periods miserably mangled, their whole Design perverted to countenance every Wild Opinion, which either a capricious Fancy can imagine, or a malicious Wit invent. And from hence it comes to pass, that we have as many several sorts of Christians as there are different Humors or Interests of men;
And Because this Spirit of Delusion dares put forth, among Christians, no Doctrines but such as pretend to be founded on the Scriptures: to this purpose they Are wrested and tortured, their Scope is mistaken, their Sense abused, their Periods miserably mangled, their Whole Design perverted to countenance every Wild Opinion, which either a capricious Fancy can imagine, or a malicious Wit invent. And from hence it comes to pass, that we have as many several sorts of Christians as there Are different Humours or Interests of men;
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Whereas there is all the reason in the World to believe that the Apostles best knew the mind of their Master, that they faithfully and fully communicated their knowledge to their Successors,
Whereas there is all the reason in the World to believe that the Apostles best knew the mind of their Master, that they faithfully and Fully communicated their knowledge to their Successors,
That for the preventing Mistakes from rising, and suppressing Errors when risen, 'Tis the duty of Private Men to submit their Judgments, in matters of Religion, to the Determinations of those whom God hath Constituted to be their Spiritual Guides and Governours;
That for the preventing Mistakes from rising, and suppressing Errors when risen, It's the duty of Private Men to submit their Judgments, in matters of Religion, to the Determinations of those whom God hath Constituted to be their Spiritual Guides and Governors;
I. And that which first entitles the Governours of the Church to a Superiority over their Subjects, is that special Ordination and Commission, which they have receiv'd from Christ, to instruct the World in all necessary Truths,
I. And that which First entitles the Governors of the Church to a Superiority over their Subject's, is that special Ordination and Commission, which they have received from christ, to instruct the World in all necessary Truths,
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In which words there are these Three Things considerable: 1. That Christ commission'd His Disciples immediately after He had proclaim'd Himself Omnipotent. 2. That this Commission implies it to be Christ's Will, that all Nations of the World should obey them. 3. That He promised to be with Them and their Successors,
In which words there Are these Three Things considerable: 1. That christ commissioned His Disciples immediately After He had proclaimed Himself Omnipotent. 2. That this Commission Implies it to be Christ's Will, that all nations of the World should obey them. 3. That He promised to be with Them and their Successors,
And there cannot be a fuller instance, of the Perversness of some Men, who, to evacuate and overthrow the Authority of the present Church, will needs confine NONLATINALPHABET to some period of time, short of the final dissolution of all things,
And there cannot be a fuller instance, of the Perverseness of Some Men, who, to evacuate and overthrow the authority of the present Church, will needs confine to Some Period of time, short of the final dissolution of all things,
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wheresoever they came, they constituted a Spiritual Government, and they had full Power to Enact such Laws as they thought tended to the Advancement of their Masters Kingdom ;
wheresoever they Come, they constituted a Spiritual Government, and they had full Power to Enact such Laws as they Thought tended to the Advancement of their Masters Kingdom;
and they did with Authority, and not by way of Counsel only, as some would have, determine such Controversies as arose, It seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to Ʋs.
and they did with authority, and not by Way of Counsel only, as Some would have, determine such Controversies as arose, It seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to Ʋs.
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Christ, the Prince of Peace, did not commission Generals to destroy, but sent forth Apostles to convert the Nations, by declaring His Laws, and denouncing His Judgments.
christ, the Prince of Peace, did not commission Generals to destroy, but sent forth Apostles to convert the nations, by declaring His Laws, and denouncing His Judgments.
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But as they, because living under Heathen Powers, left the Event of their Spiritual Censures solely to the Divine Vengeance, [ which they who escap'd in this World, were sure to meet with in the next ];
But as they, Because living under Heathen Powers, left the Event of their Spiritual Censures solely to the Divine Vengeance, [ which they who escaped in this World, were sure to meet with in the next ];
so is it still, unless Kings are graciously pleased to shew themselves Nursing Fathers to the Church, to enforce Spiritual Censures by Corporal Penalties,
so is it still, unless Kings Are graciously pleased to show themselves Nursing Father's to the Church, to enforce Spiritual Censures by Corporal Penalties,
By all which it appears, that the Church is something else, than a Christian Commonwealth, since there was a Church before the Commonwealth became Christian;
By all which it appears, that the Church is something Else, than a Christian Commonwealth, since there was a Church before the Commonwealth became Christian;
The Shield of Faith doth not clash with the Sword of Justice. And maugre the designs of those, who have Evil will at Sion, this is not to erect Imperium in imperio, much less to set the Mitre above the Crown: Since whatsoever Power, is here challenged as of Divine Right, is purely Spiritual, exercis'd to Spiritual ends and purposes;
The Shield of Faith does not clash with the Sword of justice. And maugre the designs of those, who have Evil will At Sion, this is not to erect Imperium in Imperial, much less to Set the Mitre above the Crown: Since whatsoever Power, is Here challenged as of Divine Right, is purely Spiritual, exercised to Spiritual ends and Purposes;
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in that he hath so interwoven the Concerns of His Church with the Interest of the State, that at the same time any man shall dare to become an Enemy to his Kingdom, he must cease to be a Friend to Caesars.
in that he hath so interwoven the Concerns of His Church with the Interest of the State, that At the same time any man shall Dare to become an Enemy to his Kingdom, he must cease to be a Friend to Caesars.
but not to others without them; much less to others against them: And those are Illumination, Direction and Power. Illumination, in things Obscure; Direction, in things Difficult;
but not to Others without them; much less to Others against them: And those Are Illumination, Direction and Power. Illumination, in things Obscure; Direction, in things Difficult;
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Thus they who could raise the Dead from the Grave, needed no other Argument to gain the Living. They who could convince the Consciences, captivate the Understandings, beat down the Imaginations,
Thus they who could raise the Dead from the Grave, needed no other Argument to gain the Living. They who could convince the Consciences, captivate the Understandings, beatrice down the Imaginations,
and conquer the Affections of their Adversaries, needed no Sword, nor Spear, nor any of the Bloody Engines of War, to make themselves Masters of the Field.
and conquer the Affections of their Adversaries, needed no Sword, nor Spear, nor any of the Bloody Engines of War, to make themselves Masters of the Field.
Now the same Spirit, though not in the same Measure, doth still reside in the Governors of the Church: though they do not equalize the Apostles in working of Miracles, diversities of Languages, extent of Jurisdiction;
Now the same Spirit, though not in the same Measure, does still reside in the Governors of the Church: though they do not equalise the Apostles in working of Miracles, diversities of Languages, extent of Jurisdiction;
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The reasonableness of this Submission will appear from their Study and Learning in Divine Matters, and from the far less Knowledge and ordinary Capacity in others.
The reasonableness of this Submission will appear from their Study and Learning in Divine Matters, and from the Far less Knowledge and ordinary Capacity in Others.
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That which was thus wonderfully bestowed upon them, their Successors are forc'd to acquire, by hard Study, great Industry, frequent and fervent Address to the Fountain of Wisdom. For, not only the Knowledge of Languages, a Calmness of Mind, neither ruffled with the storms of Passion,
That which was thus wonderfully bestowed upon them, their Successors Are forced to acquire, by hard Study, great Industry, frequent and fervent Address to the Fountain of Wisdom. For, not only the Knowledge of Languages, a Calmness of Mind, neither ruffled with the storms of Passion,
but likewise a piercing Judgment, to distinguish between the Literal and Figurative sense, to weigh the scope and coherence of things, to compare one place with another, to illustrate obscure Texts, by those which are more plain, to consult,
but likewise a piercing Judgement, to distinguish between the Literal and Figurative sense, to weigh the scope and coherence of things, to compare one place with Another, to illustrate Obscure Texts, by those which Are more plain, to consult,
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but moreover, those very things are rendred more difficult, by the Malice of Satan, and the Cunning of his Agents. The Enemy hath sown such a prodigious quantity of Tares, that 'tis very hard sometimes to find out the Wheat: What wonder then,
but moreover, those very things Are rendered more difficult, by the Malice of Satan, and the Cunning of his Agents. The Enemy hath sown such a prodigious quantity of Tares, that it's very hard sometime to find out the Wheat: What wonder then,
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nevertheless cryes out, as well for the Difficulty, as the Dignity of his Function, Who is sufficient for these things? Then certainly it can be no Disparagement to the Laity, however quick-sighted they may be in other Affairs, to suppose them not such competent Judges here,
nevertheless cries out, as well for the Difficulty, as the Dignity of his Function, Who is sufficient for these things? Then Certainly it can be no Disparagement to the Laity, however quick-sighted they may be in other Affairs, to suppose them not such competent Judges Here,
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Happiness and Tranquillity to the State, how ineffectual the several Projects of Comprehension, Toleration, unwarrantable Compliance have proved to effect the Work of Coalition: I mean to Compose those Differences, and Unite those Divisions which so furiously Rage among us;
Happiness and Tranquillity to the State, how ineffectual the several Projects of Comprehension, Toleration, unwarrantable Compliance have proved to Effect the Work of Coalition: I mean to Compose those Differences, and Unite those Divisions which so furiously Rage among us;
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For, in truth, as well may we expect To gather Grapes from Thorns, or Figs from Thistles, as that a Toleration of Disagreements, should produce the blessed Fruits of Peace and Concord.
For, in truth, as well may we expect To gather Grapes from Thorns, or Figs from Thistles, as that a Toleration of Disagreements, should produce the blessed Fruits of Peace and Concord.
Now, if our Fears of the Increase of Popery, be as real, as they are pretended, methinks it should be no ill Policy to learn Wisdom from our Adversaries;
Now, if our Fears of the Increase of Popery, be as real, as they Are pretended, methinks it should be no ill Policy to Learn Wisdom from our Adversaries;
For, who is so blind as not to see that Irreverence and Disrespect for the Lord 's Clergy, hath been accompanied with a manifest Decay of Piety, and a notorious Contempt of the most Essential Parts of Religion? That want of Submission, to the Just and Piously Determinations of the Church, no less Justly and Piously ratified and established by the King and State, hath given Birth to such monstrous Variety of Opinions,
For, who is so blind as not to see that Irreverence and Disrespect for the Lord is Clergy, hath been accompanied with a manifest Decay of Piety, and a notorious Contempt of the most Essential Parts of Religion? That want of Submission, to the Just and Piously Determinations of the Church, no less Justly and Piously ratified and established by the King and State, hath given Birth to such monstrous Variety of Opinions,
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Who, as they have but one Faith, so they should have but one Soul. And so instead of Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Forbearance, Meekness, Temperance, those lovely Fruits of the Spirit, which adorn private Men,
Who, as they have but one Faith, so they should have but one Soul. And so instead of Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Forbearance, Meekness, Temperance, those lovely Fruits of the Spirit, which adorn private Men,
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How that the Schismatick is arrested with Fears and Jealousies from without, when he considers his Sin of Disobedience against those whom the Lord hath set over him,
How that the Schismatic is arrested with Fears and Jealousies from without, when he considers his since of Disobedience against those whom the Lord hath Set over him,
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and the Dreadfulness of the Churches Censures, when justly incurr'd for his Disobedience. How that he is tormented with sad and uncomfortable Reflections from within;
and the Dreadfulness of the Churches Censures, when justly incurred for his Disobedience. How that he is tormented with sad and uncomfortable Reflections from within;
but being abandon'd to the Delusions of a Private Spirit, he is miserably toss'd to and fro with every Wind of Doctrine, till at length he makes an Eternal Shipwrack of the Faith.
but being abandoned to the Delusions of a Private Spirit, he is miserably tossed to and from with every Wind of Doctrine, till At length he makes an Eternal Shipwreck of the Faith.
and Freedom from Dispute, together with all his Fellow-Members of the same Mystical Body. As for those great Mysteries of Godliness, which concern his Salvation,
and Freedom from Dispute, together with all his Fellow members of the same Mystical Body. As for those great Mysteres of Godliness, which concern his Salvation,
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And this Harmony of Faith and Doctrine is always accompanied with an entire League, and Union of Charity, [ that common Badge by which Christians were once distinguish'd from the rest of the World ] and a Blessed Ʋniformity of God's Publick Worship and Service, whereby the Members of the Church Militant, in some sort, resemble the Saints of the Church Triumphant.
And this Harmony of Faith and Doctrine is always accompanied with an entire League, and union of Charity, [ that Common Badge by which Christians were once distinguished from the rest of the World ] and a Blessed Ʋniformity of God's Public Worship and Service, whereby the Members of the Church Militant, in Some sort, resemble the Saints of the Church Triumphant.
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And instead of troubling his Head with the NONLATINALPHABET of Religion, practiseth those plain, but most important Duties of Godliness, Righteousness, and Sobriety ;
And instead of troubling his Head with the of Religion, Practiseth those plain, but most important Duties of Godliness, Righteousness, and Sobriety;
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