A sermon preached at the triennial visitation of the Right Reverend Father in God, Seth, Lord Bishop of Sarum, held at Reading, Sept. 6, 1683 by John Barrow ...
AMong the other Texts which have been so ill used by those that maintain the Divisions of our Church, there is none more likely to be urged in the behalf of the Dissenting Preachers,
AMong the other Texts which have been so ill used by those that maintain the Divisions of our Church, there is none more likely to be urged in the behalf of the Dissenting Preachers,
For, granting us all, we may possibly think we have Cause to believe, thô they never will, that such Pastors as they, are unsent and unqualified, all the ill and contentious Preachers in the World;
For, granting us all, we may possibly think we have Cause to believe, though they never will, that such Pastors as they, Are unsent and unqualified, all the ill and contentious Preachers in the World;
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or otherwise think fit to appear against them, how little do we shew of the meek and Heavenly Temper of St. Paul, whose Successors we would yet pretend our selves to be? Nay farther, they may not be wanting to tell us, that if we do not Rejoyce in their assisting us, it is We that envy the Success of the Gospel,
or otherwise think fit to appear against them, how little doe we show of the meek and Heavenly Temper of Saint Paul, whose Successors we would yet pretend our selves to be? Nay farther, they may not be wanting to tell us, that if we do not Rejoice in their assisting us, it is We that envy the Success of the Gospel,
Who those were of whom St. Paul here pronounces, That they preached Christ out of Strife and Contention? II. How far we are to understand he rejoyced in their Preaching? III.
Who those were of whom Saint Paul Here pronounces, That they preached christ out of Strife and Contention? II How Far we Are to understand he rejoiced in their Preaching? III.
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Whether the Case of the Contentious Preachers in the Text, and those of our Times, be so much the same, that the Governours of our Church, should, by Virtue of this Place, or St. Paul's Example in it, be so obliged to Rejoyce in their Ministry,
Whither the Case of the Contentious Preachers in the Text, and those of our Times, be so much the same, that the Governors of our Church, should, by Virtue of this Place, or Saint Paul's Exampl in it, be so obliged to Rejoice in their Ministry,
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We shall, First, then inquire, who Those were of whom St. Paul here pronounces, That they preached Christ of Strife and Contention? The resolving of which, will very much depend upon our determining,
We shall, First, then inquire, who Those were of whom Saint Paul Here pronounces, That they preached christ of Strife and Contention? The resolving of which, will very much depend upon our determining,
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But, with all Submission, does not seem so fairly to answer for what the Apostle mentions no less than three times in the Text, Their preaching of Christ: For their spiteful Noising what the Christian Sect held, cannot be called,
But, with all Submission, does not seem so fairly to answer for what the Apostle mentions no less than three times in the Text, Their preaching of christ: For their spiteful Noising what the Christian Sect held, cannot be called,
Besides that he opposes them in this very place, to Those that preached Christ out of Truth and Good Will. From which it should seem, that the Gospel on both Hands was fervently preached,
Beside that he opposes them in this very place, to Those that preached christ out of Truth and Good Will. From which it should seem, that the Gospel on both Hands was fervently preached,
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In short, that they were not Unbelieving Jews, I am farther confirmed from the Verse immediately foregoing, where St. Paul tells us, Many Brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my Bonds, are much more bold to speak the Word without Fear;
In short, that they were not Unbelieving jews, I am farther confirmed from the Verse immediately foregoing, where Saint Paul tells us, Many Brothers in the Lord, waxing confident by my Bonds, Are much more bold to speak the Word without fear;
If next, it be said, They were Judaizing Brethren, and under these we must comprehend the Gnosticks, 'twill be hard to say with any Propriety, that they preached Christ; for they preached Christ and Moses, and the latter, Doctrines very distant from either.
If next, it be said, They were Judaizing Brothers, and under these we must comprehend the Gnostics, it'll be hard to say with any Propriety, that they preached christ; for they preached christ and Moses, and the latter, Doctrines very distant from either.
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since 'twas better that the Gentiles who lived in gross Idolatry, should have some knowledg of Christ, thô with mixtures, than know nothing at all of him:
since 'twas better that the Gentiles who lived in gross Idolatry, should have Some knowledge of christ, though with mixtures, than know nothing At all of him:
'Twill be plausibly said, but not on a sudden so easy to reconcile this Apostles Rejoycing in such sort of Preachers, with the repeated Cautions he gives against these very Men,
It'll be plausibly said, but not on a sudden so easy to reconcile this Apostles Rejoicing in such sort of Preachers, with the repeated Cautions he gives against these very Men,
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nor Judaizing Christians, nor, among those, to the Gnostick Teachers; But to such as indeed preached pure Christianity, thô from no pure Mind: Preaching Christ,
nor Judaizing Christians, nor, among those, to the Gnostic Teachers; But to such as indeed preached pure Christianity, though from no pure Mind: Preaching christ,
but out of Strife; with Design to create Strife and Division in the Church, such as was when one said, I am of Paul, another of Apollos, and another of Cephas;
but out of Strife; with Design to create Strife and Division in the Church, such as was when one said, I am of Paul, Another of Apollos, and Another of Cephas;
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And out of Envy; Envying this great Apostle of Christ, the Glory of his Success; And out of Contention; Contending with him for the number of Proselytes:
And out of Envy; Envying this great Apostle of christ, the Glory of his Success; And out of Contention; Contending with him for the number of Proselytes:
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And those Preachers, thô still Christians, who could go thus far in Envy, may not ill be supposed to advance to such a Height of That, and of Contention,
And those Preachers, though still Christians, who could go thus Far in Envy, may not ill be supposed to advance to such a Height of That, and of Contention,
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So that when we departed from the excellent Grotius, it was not so much for assigning a Wrong Cause (for they certainly were bad Friends of the Apostles) as for his pitching upon the wrong Men; The Unbelieving Jews,
So that when we departed from the excellent Grotius, it was not so much for assigning a Wrong Cause (for they Certainly were bad Friends of the Apostles) as for his pitching upon the wrong Men; The Unbelieving jews,
In proposing of which, I cannot forbear observing, by the way, that those who may urge this Passage for the countenancing the disorderly Preachers abroad in our days, will never be able to make it appear, that it solely refers to the Subject of Preaching, which yet this Plea supposes it to do.
In proposing of which, I cannot forbear observing, by the Way, that those who may urge this Passage for the countenancing the disorderly Preachers abroad in our days, will never be able to make it appear, that it solely refers to the Subject of Preaching, which yet this Plea supposes it to do.
So that, 'tis plain, some share of his Rejoycing is to be given to the Blessed Hopes and Assurance he had, that his patient bearing the Malice of these Enemies, would at length redound to the Augmentation of his Glory and Happiness.
So that, it's plain, Some share of his Rejoicing is to be given to the Blessed Hope's and Assurance he had, that his patient bearing the Malice of these Enemies, would At length redound to the Augmentation of his Glory and Happiness.
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which they must allow to be no unfair way of Interpretation, unless they will incur the Censure of St. Chrysostome, who observes in his time some Men perverted this very Text, Not understanding what preceded, or what followed.
which they must allow to be no unfair Way of Interpretation, unless they will incur the Censure of Saint Chrysostom, who observes in his time Some Men perverted this very Text, Not understanding what preceded, or what followed.
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But omitting this, and to answer more directly how far the Apostle rejoyced in the Preachers he was now speaking of, it may not be amiss to consider, what the Success of their preaching Christ Eventually proved:
But omitting this, and to answer more directly how Far the Apostle rejoiced in the Preachers he was now speaking of, it may not be amiss to Consider, what the Success of their preaching christ Eventually proved:
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and 'twas very consistent with the Piety of St. Paul to rejoyce, that, since himself now in Bonds could not do it, others were industrious to diffuse the Doctrine of his Saviour in the World:
and 'twas very consistent with the Piety of Saint Paul to rejoice, that, since himself now in Bonds could not do it, Others were Industria to diffuse the Doctrine of his Saviour in the World:
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But that by this means, the Providence of God, bringing Good out of Evil, great numbers were brought to the Knowledg of Christ, who were before in Ignorance of Him.
But that by this means, the Providence of God, bringing Good out of Evil, great numbers were brought to the Knowledge of christ, who were before in Ignorance of Him.
and Those of our Times, be so much the same, that the Governours of our Church should by Virtue of this Passage, or St. Paul 's Example in it, be so obliged to Rejoyce in their Ministry,
and Those of our Times, be so much the same, that the Governors of our Church should by Virtue of this Passage, or Saint Paul is Exampl in it, be so obliged to Rejoice in their Ministry,
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All that he does, and it is indeed with great Gentleness he does it, is, to take Notice that there were some of the Christian Name who preached Christ of Envy and Strife; and not from the true and sincere Intention which was to have bin so much wished among them:
All that he does, and it is indeed with great Gentleness he does it, is, to take Notice that there were Some of the Christian Name who preached christ of Envy and Strife; and not from the true and sincere Intention which was to have been so much wished among them:
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but of St. Paul, and of those that, like Himself, preached Christ out of Truth; being planted under Bishops, as appears by v. 1. Not that there were more Bishops than one in Philippi it self,
but of Saint Paul, and of those that, like Himself, preached christ out of Truth; being planted under Bishops, as appears by v. 1. Not that there were more Bishops than one in Philippi it self,
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And those under their Charge are advised, and directed in this very Chapter, as much as the most fervent Prayers in the Case could be instructive to them, That their Love might abound yet more and more in Knowledg and in all Judgment;
And those under their Charge Are advised, and directed in this very Chapter, as much as the most fervent Prayers in the Case could be instructive to them, That their Love might abound yet more and more in Knowledge and in all Judgement;
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But it must be a very odd Deduction from this, if the Dissenting Preachers among us, will from hence conclude, That our Rulers are obliged to let the World run after them, from St. Paul 's Example of Not giving the People the least hint in the World to be Followers of such Preachers.
But it must be a very odd Deduction from this, if the Dissenting Preachers among us, will from hence conclude, That our Rulers Are obliged to let the World run After them, from Saint Paul is Exampl of Not giving the People the least hint in the World to be Followers of such Preachers.
3. 'Twould be farther added, that a great Difference is to be put between preaching the Gospel, from what Principle soever, to a People Unconverted, and gathering a Church from out of a Church already rightly setled.
3. 'twould be farther added, that a great Difference is to be put between preaching the Gospel, from what Principle soever, to a People Unconverted, and gathering a Church from out of a Church already rightly settled.
as indeavour to make new Converts to the Doctrine of the Gospel, seems very clear and evident from the Contentious end of their Preaching, which was to add, as the Apostle here tells us, Affliction to his Bonds. They very well knew, as St. Chrysostom observes, that he was already obnoxious to Nero for publishing a Doctrine so contrary to his Vices;
as endeavour to make new Converts to the Doctrine of the Gospel, seems very clear and evident from the Contentious end of their Preaching, which was to add, as the Apostle Here tells us, Affliction to his Bonds. They very well knew, as Saint Chrysostom observes, that he was already obnoxious to Nero for publishing a Doctrine so contrary to his Vices;
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and therefore they preached the same Doctrine St. Paul did, that so this Persecutor hearing from his Enemies the vast Progress of it, might be the more exasperated against him.
and Therefore they preached the same Doctrine Saint Paul did, that so this Persecutor hearing from his Enemies the vast Progress of it, might be the more exasperated against him.
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and by winning over as many as they could, both of Jews and Gentiles, to spread the Gospel of our Saviour the more, that the Adversaries of it, might the easier be induced to the utmost Rage and Severity against him,
and by winning over as many as they could, both of jews and Gentiles, to spread the Gospel of our Saviour the more, that the Adversaries of it, might the Easier be induced to the utmost Rage and Severity against him,
They do not pretend to teach a People already untaught, or to carry the Gospel where 'twas never heard; but obtrude themselves upon those that were before instructed in the Faith, set up a Church within a Church already committed to the Care of Lawful and Competent Guides;
They do not pretend to teach a People already untaught, or to carry the Gospel where 'twas never herd; but obtrude themselves upon those that were before instructed in the Faith, Set up a Church within a Church already committed to the Care of Lawful and Competent Guides;
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And thus putting their Sickle into other mens Harvest, they have so little share in St. Paul 's Rejoycing, that they have his own Practice expresly against them, So have I strived, says he, to preach the Gospel, Not where Christ was named,
And thus putting their Fickle into other men's Harvest, they have so little share in Saint Paul is Rejoicing, that they have his own Practice expressly against them, So have I strived, Says he, to preach the Gospel, Not where christ was nam,
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4. And lastly, it would farther be observed, that a vast Difference is to be made between preaching Christ from Contention, or Envy to a Particular Person,
4. And lastly, it would farther be observed, that a vast Difference is to be made between preaching christ from Contention, or Envy to a Particular Person,
It has already bin mentioned that those here took notice of, were such as preached the Gospel out of Envy to St. Paul; such as looked with a very ill Eye upon the glorious Success of his Ministry,
It has already been mentioned that those Here took notice of, were such as preached the Gospel out of Envy to Saint Paul; such as looked with a very ill Eye upon the glorious Success of his Ministry,
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might add new Griefs, and fresh Dangers to him from his Enemies at Rome, where he was now set for the Defence of the Gospel, or for his having defended and maintained it.
might add new Griefs, and fresh Dangers to him from his Enemies At Room, where he was now Set for the Defence of the Gospel, or for his having defended and maintained it.
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But yet they preached Christianity still, for, 'twas Christ whom they preached; and when it is said, they did it not of Truth and Sincerity, it does not refer to the Matter of their Doctrine,
But yet they preached Christianity still, for, 'twas christ whom they preached; and when it is said, they did it not of Truth and Sincerity, it does not refer to the Matter of their Doctrine,
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He does not, says the Father before mentioned, and after him Theophylact, and both confirmed by Tertullian, and St. Cyprian, where it falls in their way to consider this place;
He does not, Says the Father before mentioned, and After him Theophylact, and both confirmed by Tertullian, and Saint Cyprian, where it falls in their Way to Consider this place;
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for whom this very Apostle exhorts us, especially to make Supplications, and Prayers, and Thanksgivings? And if thus they preach another Gospel than his, whatever Favour this Passage may afford them, I do not know how it can relieve them from Another wherein the same Mouth pronounces, That thô he, or an Angel from Heaven should preach any other Gospel,
for whom this very Apostle exhorts us, especially to make Supplications, and Prayers, and Thanksgivings? And if thus they preach Another Gospel than his, whatever Favour this Passage may afford them, I do not know how it can relieve them from another wherein the same Mouth pronounces, That though he, or an Angel from Heaven should preach any other Gospel,
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and those we meet with in the present Age, that if our Governours, as the Government has ever been kind to its cost, should still think it safe and prudent to forbear the suppressing of them;
and those we meet with in the present Age, that if our Governors, as the Government has ever been kind to its cost, should still think it safe and prudent to forbear the suppressing of them;
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and farther, take all the Courses they could think of to perpetuate the Difference, they would not believe they were something influenced by a Spirit of Contention?
and farther, take all the Courses they could think of to perpetuate the Difference, they would not believe they were something influenced by a Spirit of Contention?
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For, that they begun the Breach without any just Cause, there can nothing be more evident than their separating from us, not as we did from Rome, from the ever justifiable Cause of its having corrupted the Substantials of Religion;
For, that they begun the Breach without any just Cause, there can nothing be more evident than their separating from us, not as we did from Room, from the ever justifiable Cause of its having corrupted the Substantials of Religion;
and the absolute Stiffness with which they insist to this very day, that the Government should yield all to them, without any due Complyance on their Parts.
and the absolute Stiffness with which they insist to this very day, that the Government should yield all to them, without any due Compliance on their Parts.
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What more convincing Arguments can we have, than the Universal Cry of their Leaders, till then never heard of, against the very Doctrines of our Church for some time before the Expiration of the Act for renouncing the Covenant? By which, what could they mean,
What more convincing Arguments can we have, than the Universal Cry of their Leaders, till then never herd of, against the very Doctrines of our Church for Some time before the Expiration of the Act for renouncing the Covenant? By which, what could they mean,
but that this which at first they said to be so great a Snare to their Consciences, being now taken away, they must either honestly come over to our Church,
but that this which At First they said to be so great a Snare to their Consciences, being now taken away, they must either honestly come over to our Church,
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whether one would not be, a proposing at first to serve him aright, so that men should not run before they were sent, or serve the God of Order in disorderly ways? Which yet they must give us leave to fear themselves do, till we have from them a better account,
whither one would not be, a proposing At First to serve him aright, so that men should not run before they were sent, or serve the God of Order in disorderly ways? Which yet they must give us leave to Fear themselves doe, till we have from them a better account,
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I would have them ask themselves, if they preach so sincerely as they pretend, what they mean by their designed and affected clouding the simplicity of the Gospel with mysterious and set Phrases? Whether they do not justly give occasion to think they have some bad Ends to serve upon their Hearers,
I would have them ask themselves, if they preach so sincerely as they pretend, what they mean by their designed and affected clouding the simplicity of the Gospel with mysterious and Set Phrases? Whither they do not justly give occasion to think they have Some bad Ends to serve upon their Hearers,
so observably, to preach in such Places where there are great Presumptions they may rather consult their own Profit and Advantage? Why in Market-Towns, in populous and rich Places,
so observably, to preach in such Places where there Are great Presumptions they may rather consult their own Profit and Advantage? Why in Market-Towns, in populous and rich Places,
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but to get more Proselytes, that is, more Benefactors, rather than in Finland, or the steril parts of Norway, where Preaching is more scarce, and the Maintenance more low? For, I cannot imagine but that were their zeal for the Glory of God, the yearning of their Bowels for the Souls of Men,
but to get more Proselytes, that is, more Benefactors, rather than in Finland, or the sterile parts of Norway, where Preaching is more scarce, and the Maintenance more low? For, I cannot imagine but that were their zeal for the Glory of God, the yearning of their Bowels for the Souls of Men,
If therefore these amount to Proofs of their Contention, and Unsincerity in preaching the Gospel, it is plain they live in two as ill Vices as can belong to any Christian Preachers.
If Therefore these amount to Proofs of their Contention, and Unsincerity in preaching the Gospel, it is plain they live in two as ill Vices as can belong to any Christian Preachers.
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and if they are the Ingenious, the Knowing and Conscientious Persons they would be taken for, they cannot but consider the Advantages they give by this means to the common Enemies of all Religion:
and if they Are the Ingenious, the Knowing and Conscientious Persons they would be taken for, they cannot but Consider the Advantages they give by this means to the Common Enemies of all Religion:
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Not omitting, that whatever turbulent Practices their Followers may be guilty of, are very justly to be charged upon themselves, whose very preaching contrary to Law,
Not omitting, that whatever turbulent Practices their Followers may be guilty of, Are very justly to be charged upon themselves, whose very preaching contrary to Law,
first brought the Law in Contempt with their Hearers; and if afterwards they run into greater Enormities, it is but Proficiency still in that Contempt of Government, which the Example, as well as the Doctrines of their Leaders had taught them.
First brought the Law in Contempt with their Hearers; and if afterwards they run into greater Enormities, it is but Proficiency still in that Contempt of Government, which the Exampl, as well as the Doctrines of their Leaders had taught them.
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And now, if after all, the dissenting Preachers will shift this from themselves, and say we have taken all along for granted their being Contentious and Unsincere Preachers, which is more than they think they have reason to acknowledg themselves to have bin, I shall only add, that they cannot, notwithstanding, say this urged improperly to them, since both they and we agree that the Faulty and the Criminal may be pressed with Considerations suitable to their Case,
And now, if After all, the dissenting Preachers will shift this from themselves, and say we have taken all along for granted their being Contentious and Unsincere Preachers, which is more than they think they have reason to acknowledge themselves to have been, I shall only add, that they cannot, notwithstanding, say this urged improperly to them, since both they and we agree that the Faulty and the Criminal may be pressed with Considerations suitable to their Case,
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as at the first Entrance upon our Holy Office, so thrô the whole course of it, to preach the Gospel in Truth and Sincerity. For, we see, the best things, eaven the preaching of Christ, is not to be undertaken but from a Pure and Sincere Mind.
as At the First Entrance upon our Holy Office, so thrô the Whole course of it, to preach the Gospel in Truth and Sincerity. For, we see, the best things, eaven the preaching of christ, is not to be undertaken but from a Pure and Sincere Mind.
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It will be hard to convince Gainsayers that we preach the Gospel out of Good will, if we give them cause to think that we only preach it from Good will to our selves; and besides the great fitness that a pure Religion should be taught from a pure Principle, there is this Advantage in it, which I shall ever think very Considerable, that when we sincerely and principally mean the Glory of God,
It will be hard to convince Gainsayers that we preach the Gospel out of Good will, if we give them cause to think that we only preach it from Good will to our selves; and beside the great fitness that a pure Religion should be taught from a pure Principle, there is this Advantage in it, which I shall ever think very Considerable, that when we sincerely and principally mean the Glory of God,
and good of Souls by it, 'twill be that which will secure us in the course of our Ministry, from those mean Complyances, those unmanly Arts, and little Condescensions, which make any Man,
and good of Souls by it, it'll be that which will secure us in the course of our Ministry, from those mean Compliances, those unmanly Arts, and little Condescensions, which make any Man,
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for Interest, cheap and contemptible, but of all Men, a Clergyman most. 2. From hence I infer, the great Diligence we should use in our several Stations,
for Interest, cheap and contemptible, but of all Men, a Clergyman most. 2. From hence I infer, the great Diligence we should use in our several Stations,
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lest those that preach Christ out of Strife and Contention should out-watch and out-labour us. If we will not take Care of our Province, we are sensibly convinced that others are ready at hand to invade it;
lest those that preach christ out of Strife and Contention should outwatch and out-labour us. If we will not take Care of our Province, we Are sensibly convinced that Others Are ready At hand to invade it;
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3. From hence I infer, the great reason we our selves have, not to give any Countenance to Contentious Preachers, by Uncanonical Practices, or Complyances.
3. From hence I infer, the great reason we our selves have, not to give any Countenance to Contentious Preachers, by Uncanonical Practices, or Compliances.
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And what is this, but to strengthen their Obstinacy, and, by our own Example, to confirm them in the Contempt of that very Church, the Authority of which we have obliged our selves to preserve?
And what is this, but to strengthen their Obstinacy, and, by our own Exampl, to confirm them in the Contempt of that very Church, the authority of which we have obliged our selves to preserve?
For, why should we, who have had both the Honour and Blessing of the same Episcopal Imposition of Hands, have the same great Concern of Souls to advance,
For, why should we, who have had both the Honour and Blessing of the same Episcopal Imposition of Hands, have the same great Concern of Souls to advance,
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and do it by preaching the same Gospel of Peace, why, of all Men, should we have Variance with each other? It is too much occasion of Contest our Enemies give us;
and do it by preaching the same Gospel of Peace, why, of all Men, should we have Variance with each other? It is too much occasion of Contest our Enemies give us;
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and with them 'tis a noble Contention, because it is a Contending for the Truth. But if to the Breaches they make upon us, we will open more of our own Accord,
and with them it's a noble Contention, Because it is a Contending for the Truth. But if to the Breaches they make upon us, we will open more of our own Accord,
they may in all probability succeed, but it will be little Credit either to our Courage, or to our Integrity. In two words, could so monstrous a thing be supposed,
they may in all probability succeed, but it will be little Credit either to our Courage, or to our Integrity. In two words, could so monstrous a thing be supposed,
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and Preach, or Act out of Envy and Strife; the mildest thing to be said of them is, that the greatest Kindness they can shew to our Church, next to that of publick Retractation and Amendment, would be publickly to Renounce it:
and Preach, or Act out of Envy and Strife; the Mildest thing to be said of them is, that the greatest Kindness they can show to our Church, next to that of public Retractation and Amendment, would be publicly to Renounce it:
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For the same Reason, that it would be better for the Obstinate and Scandalous to renounce their Baptism, than under the Pretence of it to fall into such Practices as cause the Name of Christ to be blasphemed.
For the same Reason, that it would be better for the Obstinate and Scandalous to renounce their Baptism, than under the Pretence of it to fallen into such Practices as cause the Name of christ to be blasphemed.
From whence, in the last place, I proceed to the Deductions which may concern the People that are either Hearers of the Contentious Preachers among us,
From whence, in the last place, I proceed to the Deductions which may concern the People that Are either Hearers of the Contentious Preachers among us,
But if instead of this, some will propagate more of Contention than Christ; and we, as it is our Duty, withstand them, the People from hence, would very ill collect, that Christianity tended to Variance, without considering that it lies more in the Temper of these Men:
But if instead of this, Some will propagate more of Contention than christ; and we, as it is our Duty, withstand them, the People from hence, would very ill collect, that Christianity tended to Variance, without considering that it lies more in the Temper of these Men:
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They cannot therefore, in reason, admit any Prejudice against Religion for the sake of its Ministers; but ought, on the contrary, to discriminate those Ministers who do so much Disservice to Religion. 2. From hence I would likewise mind them how great Care they ought to take, what Spiritual Guides they commit themselves to.
They cannot Therefore, in reason, admit any Prejudice against Religion for the sake of its Ministers; but ought, on the contrary, to discriminate those Ministers who do so much Disservice to Religion. 2. From hence I would likewise mind them how great Care they ought to take, what Spiritual Guides they commit themselves to.
For, if they follow Contentious Preachers, it is very great odds but that they themselves will in a short time be as perverse and contentious as they; their Nature will be sowred by the Principles of their Leaders, and the visible signs of their profiting by their Ministry will be, their being more Sowr, and more Froward still.
For, if they follow Contentious Preachers, it is very great odds but that they themselves will in a short time be as perverse and contentious as they; their Nature will be soured by the Principles of their Leaders, and the visible Signs of their profiting by their Ministry will be, their being more Sour, and more Froward still.
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For God, and the Government have determined that for them, and the same Providence which made them Inhabitants of such a Place, has fixed such a one as the Preacher of it, from whom they are not, without the most weighty Causes, to depart:
For God, and the Government have determined that for them, and the same Providence which made them Inhabitants of such a Place, has fixed such a one as the Preacher of it, from whom they Are not, without the most weighty Causes, to depart:
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or Disturbance of all Order and good Government, rellish more of pure and uncorrupt Christianity, than the quiet Submission to God and to Magistrates, which our Church has ever taught,
or Disturbance of all Order and good Government, relish more of pure and uncorrupt Christianity, than the quiet Submission to God and to Magistrates, which our Church has ever taught,
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and which cannot be left, upon any Exceptions, for any other Church, against which there will not more, and more just Exceptions be readily found. 3. And to conclude, From the whole I infer, the great Obligation upon those of the Laity, whose Office requires it, to use all lawful Means of putting a stop to this sort of Preachers.
and which cannot be left, upon any Exceptions, for any other Church, against which there will not more, and more just Exceptions be readily found. 3. And to conclude, From the Whole I infer, the great Obligation upon those of the Laity, whose Office requires it, to use all lawful Means of putting a stop to this sort of Preachers.
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If they will not, as one would think by this time they should, in Conscience desist; I shall think it no hard Conclusion to say, it is you that ought in Conscience, to suppress them;
If they will not, as one would think by this time they should, in Conscience desist; I shall think it no hard Conclusion to say, it is you that ought in Conscience, to suppress them;
I shall only tell you, if they have no Right to the Apostles Rejoycing, they have less to your Favour and if they tell us, this is preaching Persecution, 'twill be very difficult for them to prove, that any are Persecuted but for Righteousness sake; which can never be their Case,
I shall only tell you, if they have no Right to the Apostles Rejoicing, they have less to your Favour and if they tell us, this is preaching Persecution, it'll be very difficult for them to prove, that any Are Persecuted but for Righteousness sake; which can never be their Case,
All they can have to plead for themselves, your Ministers, you need not fear, will be able to answer; But after all, 'tis you will soonest convince them, I mean, you that are in Office, and will faithfully execute it.
All they can have to plead for themselves, your Ministers, you need not Fear, will be able to answer; But After all, it's you will soonest convince them, I mean, you that Are in Office, and will faithfully execute it.
Which that you may do, and we with like Sincerity perform our Parts, and both so successfully as to secure the Peace of Christ's Church, Let us in the humblest manner beseech the Prince of Peace,
Which that you may do, and we with like Sincerity perform our Parts, and both so successfully as to secure the Peace of Christ's Church, Let us in the Humblest manner beseech the Prince of Peace,
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