THe great Doctor of the Gentiles St. Paul, directs this Epistle to all the Professors of Christianity at Rome, tempering his Aposto••• Authority, with much Charity,
THe great Doctor of the Gentiles Saint Paul, directs this Epistle to all the Professors of Christianity At Room, tempering his Aposto••• authority, with much Charity,
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and •rdor, insinuating his good Opinion of their Sincerity, tho attended with the Weakness and Imperfection of Learners, who are usually too retentive of their former Prejudices,
and •rdor, insinuating his good Opinion of their Sincerity, though attended with the Weakness and Imperfection of Learners, who Are usually too retentive of their former Prejudices,
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and Prepossessions, and therefore stand in need of clear Demonstrations, and frequent Impressions, to bring them off from a Religion delivered and endeared to them by Tradition from their Fathers, and to confirm and establish them in a new Doctrine.
and Prepossessions, and Therefore stand in need of clear Demonstrations, and frequent Impressions, to bring them off from a Religion Delivered and endeared to them by Tradition from their Father's, and to confirm and establish them in a new Doctrine.
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he owns them also to be the Called of Jesus Christ in another Capacity, and dignifies them with the Titles of the Beloved of God and Saints, such as he gave Thanks and prayed for, in regard of their Christian Principles, which made Rome now more truly renowned,
he owns them also to be the Called of jesus christ in Another Capacity, and Dignifies them with the Titles of the beloved of God and Saints, such as he gave Thanks and prayed for, in regard of their Christian Principles, which made Room now more truly renowned,
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as had not only the advantage of a Civil and Philosophical Education, but were also initiated in the Worship of the true God, according to the Revelations of the Gospel; yet to keep them humble and teachable, he suggests to them their want of many things, of some Spiritual Gift, in order to the Settlement,
as had not only the advantage of a Civil and Philosophical Education, but were also initiated in the Worship of the true God, according to the Revelations of the Gospel; yet to keep them humble and teachable, he suggests to them their want of many things, of Some Spiritual Gift, in order to the Settlement,
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but improve the Knowledg of the Wise; and therefore in that respect, as fit to be preached at Athens, or at Rome, as in the most obscure and ignorant parts of the World;
but improve the Knowledge of the Wise; and Therefore in that respect, as fit to be preached At Athens, or At Room, as in the most Obscure and ignorant parts of the World;
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From these Words, some have observed St. Paul 's Chearfulness, and Courage, his Readiness and Resolution, in discharge of his Ministry; as a Pattern worthy to be imitated by all of his Order, and Calling;
From these Words, Some have observed Saint Paul is Cheerfulness, and Courage, his Readiness and Resolution, in discharge of his Ministry; as a Pattern worthy to be imitated by all of his Order, and Calling;
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Where the Articles of pure Faith, and the inconceiveable, or at least, inexplicable Mysteries, of the Christian Religion, were more likely to be rejected with scorn,
Where the Articles of pure Faith, and the inconceiveable, or At least, inexplicable Mysteres, of the Christian Religion, were more likely to be rejected with scorn,
than received in Love; and where such a plain Preacher, as came not in the way of Human Wisdom, or Excellencies of Speech, was like to perswade but little;
than received in Love; and where such a plain Preacher, as Come not in the Way of Human Wisdom, or Excellencies of Speech, was like to persuade but little;
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yet he is ready, and resolved as God shall enable him, as much as in him is, to preach this Gospel at Rome; as he speaks Emphatically, at Rome also; a Place so famous,
yet he is ready, and resolved as God shall enable him, as much as in him is, to preach this Gospel At Room; as he speaks Emphatically, At Rome also; a Place so famous,
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Though St. Peter were the Apostle of the Jews, as St. Paul of the Gentiles; and each superintended their proper Diocess in all places where they met;
Though Saint Peter were the Apostle of the jews, as Saint Paul of the Gentiles; and each superintended their proper Diocese in all places where they met;
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and making all the Jews in each under the Charge of one, and the Gentiles of another; (as the Learned Dr. Hammond hath abundantly proved, to the utter overthrow of St Peter 's Supremacy, and Universal Pastorship:) yet as St. Peter, before any Agreement between themselves to the contrary, preaches the Gospel to Cornelius a Gentile, and his Family.
and making all the jews in each under the Charge of one, and the Gentiles of Another; (as the Learned Dr. Hammond hath abundantly proved, to the utter overthrow of Saint Peter is Supremacy, and Universal Pastorship:) yet as Saint Peter, before any Agreement between themselves to the contrary, Preaches the Gospel to Cornelius a Gentile, and his Family.
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He had upon several Occasions encountred the Jews in their Synagogues, and disputed with the Greeks in their most famous Cities; at Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, and elsewhere;
He had upon several Occasions encountered the jews in their Synagogues, and disputed with the Greeks in their most famous Cities; At Athens, Corinth, Ephesus, and elsewhere;
to triumph not only over the Vices, and Immoralities, but the very Religion, or rather, the remainder of Superstition in that Place, by shewing them how weak the Jewish Dispensation,
to triumph not only over the Vices, and Immoralities, but the very Religion, or rather, the remainder of Superstition in that Place, by showing them how weak the Jewish Dispensation,
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It hath been observed, that in all the Churches of the Apostle's own planting and cultivation, the Seeds of sound and wholesom Doctrine did more easily take Root,
It hath been observed, that in all the Churches of the Apostle's own planting and cultivation, the Seeds of found and wholesome Doctrine did more Easily take Root,
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than Heathenish and Jewish Customs could be extirpated; and by his distinct Addresses, both to Jews and Gentiles, in this Epistle, we may well conceive, this was one great inducement to him to preach the Gospel, to them that were at Rome also, viz. To bring them off from those Superstitions which Antiquity, Ʋniversality, and Oral Tradition, had made them too fond of.
than Heathenish and Jewish Customs could be extirpated; and by his distinct Addresses, both to jews and Gentiles, in this Epistle, we may well conceive, this was one great inducement to him to preach the Gospel, to them that were At Room also, viz. To bring them off from those Superstitions which Antiquity, Ʋniversality, and Oral Tradition, had made them too found of.
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yet were fallen into Idolatry, and such vicious Practices, that they much wanted the preaching of the Gospel; a clearer Manifestation of the Justice and Goodness of God to recover them.
yet were fallen into Idolatry, and such vicious Practices, that they much wanted the preaching of the Gospel; a clearer Manifestation of the justice and goodness of God to recover them.
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and to shew the great Advantages it hath of them, both in respect of its Rules, its Aids, Motives and Terms of Acceptance, its Power and Efficacy to save.
and to show the great Advantages it hath of them, both in respect of its Rules, its Aids, Motives and Terms of Acceptance, its Power and Efficacy to save.
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Nor shall I enquire further into the State of Rome at that time, nor what mixtures of their former Sentiments and Practices they retained, who came from the Synagogue, or from the Temples of Jupiter, and Apollo, into the Discipline of Christ, and the Services of his Church.
Nor shall I inquire further into the State of Room At that time, nor what mixtures of their former Sentiments and Practices they retained, who Come from the Synagogue, or from the Temples of Jupiter, and Apollo, into the Discipline of christ, and the Services of his Church.
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II. That the most Christian and effectual may of promoting the Gospel, is Preaching and Perswasion. III. That those who are commissionated to that Office, ought to be ready, and resolute in the discharge of it.
II That the most Christian and effectual may of promoting the Gospel, is Preaching and Persuasion. III. That those who Are commissionated to that Office, ought to be ready, and resolute in the discharge of it.
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The most dark and depraved state of Gentilisme, did not more want the Sun of Righteousness, the purifying Light of the Gospel, the preaching of Repentance from dead Works, and Holiness of Life,
The most dark and depraved state of Gentilism, did not more want the Sun of Righteousness, the purifying Light of the Gospel, the preaching of Repentance from dead Works, and Holiness of Life,
For not only the Romana, but the Germana Fides, the noted Honesty and Fidelity of those Heathens, is in a manner quite lost among those Christians, and their present Treachery, and Perfidiousness, are as much spoken of, and experienced throughout the World, as their Primitive Faith then was.
For not only the Roman, but the Germana Fides, the noted Honesty and Fidis of those heathens, is in a manner quite lost among those Christians, and their present Treachery, and Perfidiousness, Are as much spoken of, and experienced throughout the World, as their Primitive Faith then was.
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I shall not here take notice of what hath been said by their own Authors, of the Epicurean and Atheistical Lives of so many Popes, scarce to be parallell'd in any heathenish History;
I shall not Here take notice of what hath been said by their own Authors, of the Epicurean and Atheistical Lives of so many Popes, scarce to be paralleled in any Heathenish History;
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if it were not most apparent, that their vicious Manners, are the proper Fruit of their corrupt Doctrines: Those I mean, of Equivocation, Mental Reservation, dispensing with Oaths, breaking Faith with Hereticks, &c. And those other of Indulgences, Vendible Pardons, easy Absolutions, and Death-Bed Repentance; particularly their making Fornication less sinful in some,
if it were not most apparent, that their vicious Manners, Are the proper Fruit of their corrupt Doctrines: Those I mean, of Equivocation, Mental Reservation, dispensing with Oaths, breaking Faith with Heretics, etc. And those other of Indulgences, Vendible Pardons, easy Absolutions, and Death-Bed Repentance; particularly their making Fornication less sinful in Some,
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The manifold Disorders of our Lives, the great Luxuriancy of Vice, and the decay of Piety, Justice, and Sobriety among those of our own Communion, require a pathetick and powerful Ministry, of all the Holy Precepts, Counsels, Reproofs, Directions of our blessed Saviour, and his Apostles, and it is needful still to preach Gospel-Reformation to the most reformed part of Christendom, where all the Principles of Vertue are already sufficiently taught, and established.
The manifold Disorders of our Lives, the great Luxuriancy of Vice, and the decay of Piety, justice, and Sobriety among those of our own Communion, require a pathetic and powerful Ministry, of all the Holy Precepts, Counsels, Reproofs, Directions of our blessed Saviour, and his Apostles, and it is needful still to preach Gospel-Reformation to the most reformed part of Christendom, where all the Principles of Virtue Are already sufficiently taught, and established.
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But where it is a part of Mens Religion to be vicious, where it is their Duty to Sin, and their wicked Practices derive from such Principles such impious Doctrines as make a kind of Anti-Gospel to that of our Saviour, their Spiritual Estate is very necessitous and deplorable;
But where it is a part of Men's Religion to be vicious, where it is their Duty to since, and their wicked Practices derive from such Principles such impious Doctrines as make a kind of Anti-Gospel to that of our Saviour, their Spiritual Estate is very necessitous and deplorable;
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they want Doctrine, as well as Exhortation; the planting of Paul, no less than the waterings of Apollo: Which minds me to proceed, to the principal thing I intend to insist upon, viz. to shew,
they want Doctrine, as well as Exhortation; the planting of Paul, no less than the waterings of Apollo: Which minds me to proceed, to the principal thing I intend to insist upon, viz. to show,
That the Church of Rome stands in much need of the preaching of our Saviour's pure Gospel, in regard of the Heathenism, (if I may not say) Anti-Christianism, of several Religious Tenents, Opinions, Ceremonies retained, and observed among them.
That the Church of Room Stands in much need of the preaching of our Saviour's pure Gospel, in regard of the Heathenism, (if I may not say) Antichristianism, of several Religious Tenants, Opinions, Ceremonies retained, and observed among them.
There is no Branch of implanted Superstition in any Son of Adam, which may not sufficiently feed it self with some part or other of the Romish Liturgy, or with some Customs by that Church allowed, concerning the Invocation of Saints, Adoration of Reliques, Worship of Images, or the like;
There is no Branch of implanted Superstition in any Son of Adam, which may not sufficiently feed it self with Some part or other of the Romish Liturgy, or with Some Customs by that Church allowed, Concerning the Invocation of Saints, Adoration of Relics, Worship of Images, or the like;
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if not the very same, that the Heathens signalized themselves, and their High-Priest by. I begin with Bellarmin 's first note of the Church, and that is,
if not the very same, that the heathens signalized themselves, and their High-Priest by. I begin with Bellarmin is First note of the Church, and that is,
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and both Jew and Gentile are made one in Christ, are baptized into one Body) is no improper Mark of the Church, but very falsly applied by the Papists, to themselves;
and both Jew and Gentile Are made one in christ, Are baptised into one Body) is no improper Mark of the Church, but very falsely applied by the Papists, to themselves;
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and with an Arrogance no where to be equalled, but among the proud Pagans, who boasted of nothing more than the Latitude of their Superstition, and that they only were true Catholicks; that all Faith, and Religion was theirs; that the Jews were ignorant of the Gods of their Fathers; observed the Institutions of a private Spirit, a Lawgiver of a singular and separating Humour;
and with an Arrogance no where to be equaled, but among the proud Pagans, who boasted of nothing more than the Latitude of their Superstition, and that they only were true Catholics; that all Faith, and Religion was theirs; that the jews were ignorant of the God's of their Father's; observed the Institutions of a private Spirit, a Lawgiver of a singular and separating Humour;
and therefore were no better than downright Hereticks, and Schismaticks, a Sect distinct from, and contrary unto the Religion of the whole World besides;
and Therefore were no better than downright Heretics, and Schismatics, a Sect distinct from, and contrary unto the Religion of the Whole World beside;
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Moses, saith he, that he might have a People of his own, instructed that Nation in Rites and Customs quite contrary to those which were generally received.
Moses, Says he, that he might have a People of his own, instructed that nation in Rites and Customs quite contrary to those which were generally received.
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They prophane those things which we esteem Holy, and they tolerate what we prohibit. Hitherto you see, who thought themselves the Catholicks, if not the Roman-Catholicks in those days;
They profane those things which we esteem Holy, and they tolerate what we prohibit. Hitherto you see, who Thought themselves the Catholics, if not the Roman-catholics in those days;
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when they denoted absolute Universality, by Romanus Orbis, and Romanum Imperium; and made Romanitas to signify the whole World, only that which they called Barbaria excepted; Romana Dominatio, i. e. Humani Generis, saith Florus.
when they denoted absolute Universality, by Romanus Orbis, and Romanum Imperium; and made Romanitas to signify the Whole World, only that which they called Barbaria excepted; Roman Dominatio, i. e. Humani Generis, Says Florus.
2. Another Mark of the Church is Antiquity, which they much glory in, as if theirs were truly antient, and ours a novel, upstart Religion. Notwithstanding our learned Writers, have abundantly shewed, not only,
2. another Mark of the Church is Antiquity, which they much glory in, as if theirs were truly ancient, and ours a novel, upstart Religion. Notwithstanding our learned Writers, have abundantly showed, not only,
but this is besides our present undertaking, which was only to shew that this Pretence also, was a great support of Gentilisme. Its Orators and Advocates upon all occasions, set forth the Antiquity of their Rites and Ceremonies, and the Innovations of Christianity. Where was your Religion before Luther? say the Papists to us;
but this is beside our present undertaking, which was only to show that this Pretence also, was a great support of Gentilism. Its Orators and Advocates upon all occasions, Set forth the Antiquity of their Rites and Ceremonies, and the Innovations of Christianity. Where was your Religion before Luther? say the Papists to us;
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and where was yours before Jesus of Nazareth? said the Pagans to the first Christians. When St. Paul preached the Gospel at Athens, the Philosophers there asked in Scorn, What the new Doctrine was, whereof he spake? and the Historian calls the Christians, Men of a new and mischievous Superstition.
and where was yours before jesus of Nazareth? said the Pagans to the First Christians. When Saint Paul preached the Gospel At Athens, the Philosophers there asked in Scorn, What the new Doctrine was, whereof he spoke? and the Historian calls the Christians, Men of a new and mischievous Superstition.
3. A third Mark of the Church, which they think suits theirs very well, is a Power of Working Miracles: we cannot yield, that this is a perpetual visible Note of the true Church, as is pretended.
3. A third Mark of the Church, which they think suits theirs very well, is a Power of Working Miracles: we cannot yield, that this is a perpetual visible Note of the true Church, as is pretended.
Miracles indeed are the clearest Evidences of Divine Truth and Authority, and the most immediate Credentials of Heaven. Our blessed Saviour attested his Divinity, and the Truth of his Gospel thereby,
Miracles indeed Are the Clearest Evidences of Divine Truth and authority, and the most immediate Credentials of Heaven. Our blessed Saviour attested his Divinity, and the Truth of his Gospel thereby,
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and in the Churches Infancy, gave his Apostles the same Power of confirming their Doctrine: but many good Reasons have been given to shew, that there is not the same need,
and in the Churches Infancy, gave his Apostles the same Power of confirming their Doctrine: but many good Reasons have been given to show, that there is not the same need,
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nor endeavour to refute the pretence of the Romanists in this kind, by discovering the Vanity and Extravagancy of their lying Legends, only to be named, in a place,
nor endeavour to refute the pretence of the Romanists in this kind, by discovering the Vanity and Extravagancy of their lying Legends, only to be nam, in a place,
Seeing our Saviour and his Apostles have prophesied of the latter times, that in a general Apostacy from the Faith, Great Wonders should be wrought, able to deceive, if it were possible, the very Elect;
Seeing our Saviour and his Apostles have prophesied of the latter times, that in a general Apostasy from the Faith, Great Wonders should be wrought, able to deceive, if it were possible, the very Elect;
and that those especially who would not receive the Love of the Truth, thro' an effectual working of Satan, in lying Wonders, and strong Delusions, should be brought to believe Lies.
and that those especially who would not receive the Love of the Truth, through an effectual working of Satan, in lying Wonders, and strong Delusions, should be brought to believe Lies.
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it is well known how famous Pythagoras was for it, in the Writings of Porphyry, and Apollonius, Tyaneus, in those of Philostratus, and Hierocles; besides what is said of Vespasian by Tacitus, and those wonderful Manifestations of the Divine Power,
it is well known how famous Pythagoras was for it, in the Writings of Porphyry, and Apollonius, Tyaneus, in those of Philostratus, and Hierocles; beside what is said of Vespasian by Tacitus, and those wondered Manifestations of the Divine Power,
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of which we read nothing in Scripture, and it agrees much better with the Condition of Paganism, and Mahumetanism, than this of Christianity. The Roman Orator, from the flourishing Greatness, the many Victories and Triumphs of that Empire, infers the Truth and Goodness of its Religion;
of which we read nothing in Scripture, and it agrees much better with the Condition of Paganism, and Mahumetanism, than this of Christianity. The Roman Orator, from the flourishing Greatness, the many Victories and Triumphos of that Empire, infers the Truth and goodness of its Religion;
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But why so resolute and obstinate in your way? Why? Because we have this Catholick Argument that we are in the right outward Plenty, Health and Prosperity, as it follows;
But why so resolute and obstinate in your Way? Why? Because we have this Catholic Argument that we Are in the right outward Plenty, Health and Prosperity, as it follows;
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I might here add, That the Heathens have the same plea with them, for uninterrupted Continuance, Number, and Variety of Professors: but I forbear this,
I might Here add, That the heathens have the same plea with them, for uninterrupted Continuance, Number, and Variety of Professors: but I forbear this,
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because it is no reproach to true Christians that they are a little Flock, seeing we are assured by Scripture Testimony that the whole World in a manner lies in Wickedness.
Because it is no reproach to true Christians that they Are a little Flock, seeing we Are assured by Scripture Testimony that the Whole World in a manner lies in Wickedness.
I proceed to examine the Popes pretended Titles of Supremacy and Infallibility. It hath been observed that old Babel, who was the Foundress of Idols, and the Mother of all Heathenish Superstitions, was the first Pattern in the World of ambitious Dominion. And,
I proceed to examine the Popes pretended Titles of Supremacy and Infallibility. It hath been observed that old Babel, who was the Foundress of Idols, and the Mother of all Heathenish Superstitions, was the First Pattern in the World of ambitious Dominion. And,
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1. For the Supremacy of our new and mystical Babel, it seems to derive from that Lordship, which was exercised by those that ruled over the Gentiles. And indeed that Authority which the Historian attributes to the Pontifex Maximus, may suit new Rome, as well as old.
1. For the Supremacy of our new and mystical Babel, it seems to derive from that Lordship, which was exercised by those that ruled over the Gentiles. And indeed that authority which the Historian attributes to the Pontifex Maximus, may suit new Room, as well as old.
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they decide all Religious Controversies between the Commonalty, the Magistracy, and the Ministry; they call all Magistrates and Priests to account for the exercise of their Authority. And what follows in the same Author, shews, in how great repute they were. 2. For their Infallibility.
they decide all Religious Controversies between the Commonalty, the Magistracy, and the Ministry; they call all Magistrates and Priests to account for the exercise of their authority. And what follows in the same Author, shows, in how great repute they were. 2. For their Infallibility.
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I know the Papists would fain parallel the Infallibility of their Chair with that of Moses, and endeavour to confirm it by a seeming Parity of Reason in their case with that of the Jews, Thou shalt come to the Priests, the Levites, and the Judg that shall be in those days, &c. Thou shalt not decline from the Sentence that they shall shew thee, to the right Hand, nor to the left.
I know the Papists would fain parallel the Infallibility of their Chair with that of Moses, and endeavour to confirm it by a seeming Parity of Reason in their case with that of the jews, Thou shalt come to the Priests, the Levites, and the Judge that shall be in those days, etc. Thou shalt not decline from the Sentence that they shall show thee, to the right Hand, nor to the left.
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and therefore the Jewish Gloss would fit these Men's Purpose, better than the Text it self, If the Judg shall tell thee that the right Hand is the left,
and Therefore the Jewish Gloss would fit these Men's Purpose, better than the Text it self, If the Judge shall tell thee that the right Hand is the left,
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And here I must not enlarge upon Particulars, because I have so many to name, but shall be most brief in those that are of an obvious and ordinary Observation. I begin with; 1. The Canonization of Saints.
And Here I must not enlarge upon Particulars, Because I have so many to name, but shall be most brief in those that Are of an obvious and ordinary Observation. I begin with; 1. The Canonization of Saints.
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Here the Pope assumes the very same Authority which the Roman Senate challenged in the Apotheosis of their Emperours. As will appear, by comparing the Power and Rites of Canonization in Bellarmin, with those of the Gentile Consecrations: Yea to make the Parallel more compleat,
Here the Pope assumes the very same authority which the Roman Senate challenged in the Apotheosis of their emperors. As will appear, by comparing the Power and Rites of Canonization in Bellarmin, with those of the Gentile Consecrations: Yea to make the Parallel more complete,
but oppose them, as in this case of making their Gods and Mediators, they had need be well furnished with Revelations. The second thing I shall instance in, is,
but oppose them, as in this case of making their God's and Mediators, they had need be well furnished with Revelations. The second thing I shall instance in, is,
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Which seems to be the very same thing condemned by the Apostle in the Revolters of the latter times, under the title of NONLATINALPHABET, which we translate Doctrine of Devils; but the most learned Mr. Joseph Mede, Doctrines of Demons. These Demons in the Heathens Divinity, were an inferiour fort of Deified Powers, Mediating Spirits betwixt the Supream Deities and mortal Men, according to that of Plato, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. God doth not mix himself with Men by any immediate Communications,
Which seems to be the very same thing condemned by the Apostle in the Revolters of the latter times, under the title of, which we translate Doctrine of Devils; but the most learned Mr. Joseph Mede, Doctrines of Demons. These Demons in the heathens Divinity, were an inferior fort of Deified Powers, Mediating Spirits betwixt the Supreme Deities and Mortal Men, according to that of Plato,, etc. God does not mix himself with Men by any immediate Communications,
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the Dii superi, the Superiour Gods and us is managed by Demons. They receive and present our Prayers, they return our Blessings, and confer our Rewards.
the Gods superi, the Superior God's and us is managed by Demons. They receive and present our Prayers, they return our Blessings, and confer our Rewards.
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which we translate a Sacrificing to Devils, may as well, if not more properly, be meant, a sacrificing to those Daemons, to the Souls of brave Men surviving after Death,
which we translate a Sacrificing to Devils, may as well, if not more properly, be meant, a sacrificing to those Daemons, to the Souls of brave Men surviving After Death,
Let us now consider whether the Papists praying to Angels and Saints departed, their burning Lights and Perfumes to them, presenting them with Oblations and Vows, do not exactly resemble this Pagan Daemonolatry, and equal,
Let us now Consider whither the Papists praying to Angels and Saints departed, their burning Lights and Perfumes to them, presenting them with Oblations and Vows, do not exactly resemble this Pagan Daemonolatry, and equal,
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if not exceed, the Idolatry and Superstition of their Devotion herein. The Advocates for Popery indeed pretend that there are many great differences in the Case;
if not exceed, the Idolatry and Superstition of their Devotion herein. The Advocates for Popery indeed pretend that there Are many great differences in the Case;
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whereas their Church worships none, but such as were of eminent Deserts. 2. That whereas the Heathens invoked their Demi-Gods, as the immediate Authors and Bestowers of particlar Blessings and good Things;
whereas their Church worships none, but such as were of eminent Deserts. 2. That whereas the heathens invoked their Demi-Gods, as the immediate Authors and Bestowers of particular Blessings and good Things;
they pray to the Saints only as Intercessours, and more prevalent Supplicants to Almighty God. 3. That they acknowledge one Supream Superexcellent Being, and reserve for him a Soveraign Honour as his peculiar;
they pray to the Saints only as Intercessors, and more prevalent Supplicants to Almighty God. 3. That they acknowledge one Supreme Superexcellent Being, and reserve for him a Sovereign Honour as his peculiar;
But these Pretences have been so well examined, and so fully confuted by others in every particular, that a brief reply to each will be sufficient at present.
But these Pretences have been so well examined, and so Fully confuted by Others in every particular, that a brief reply to each will be sufficient At present.
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1. Many of those whom the Heathens worshipped were great and good Men, and it hath been noted by some learned Persons that the Gentiles worshipped Adam and Eve, Noah, Shem and Japhet, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, &c. under several other Names.
1. Many of those whom the heathens worshipped were great and good Men, and it hath been noted by Some learned Persons that the Gentiles worshipped Adam and Eve, Noah, Shem and Japheth, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, etc. under several other Names.
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and perhaps Thomas Becket and Father Garnet may be found at last not much better Saints then some of their Ʋertuoso's. However, the Idolatry of the Service consists, not in the qualification of the Creature to whom it is addressed;
and perhaps Thomas Becket and Father Garnet may be found At last not much better Saints then Some of their Ʋertuoso's. However, the Idolatry of the Service consists, not in the qualification of the Creature to whom it is addressed;
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because they give that homage to the Creature, which is due only to the Creatour, as it is remarked by our Apostle in the 25 verse of this 1 Chap. to the Romans, It is a worshipping or serving the Creature good or bad, NONLATINALPHABET, besides the Creator, who is blessed for ever.
Because they give that homage to the Creature, which is due only to the Creator, as it is remarked by our Apostle in the 25 verse of this 1 Chap. to the Roman, It is a worshipping or serving the Creature good or bad,, beside the Creator, who is blessed for ever.
and so are clear of that Idolatry of the Heathens, in making Demons, or the Souls of dead Men the Objects of their Adoration; and the Authors of their Blessings. But to this we answer these things: And,
and so Are clear of that Idolatry of the heathens, in making Demons, or the Souls of dead Men the Objects of their Adoration; and the Authors of their Blessings. But to this we answer these things: And,
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1. It plainly appears by such Practices of the Church of Rome, which the Popes themselves have authorized, that their Invocation of a Saint doth not consist in a meer Ora pro nobis; but in imploring particular Blessings and Relief,
1. It plainly appears by such Practices of the Church of Room, which the Popes themselves have authorized, that their Invocation of a Saint does not consist in a mere Ora Pro nobis; but in imploring particular Blessings and Relief,
I need not instance in their Hyperdulias, their excessive Idolatries, in the Worship of the Blessed Virgin; praying upon all occasions in the same Forms to Her, as to God the Father and Son; as appears in her Rosary, and elsewhere.
I need not instance in their Hyperdulias, their excessive Idolatries, in the Worship of the Blessed Virgae; praying upon all occasions in the same Forms to Her, as to God the Father and Son; as appears in her Rosary, and elsewhere.
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It was St. Ambrose 's Observation, that those old Idolaters went to God by the Creatures; as we procure access to an Earthly King, by some Court Favourite.
It was Saint Ambrose is Observation, that those old Idolaters went to God by the Creatures; as we procure access to an Earthly King, by Some Court Favourite.
and to invest them with Christ 's Royal Titles and Prerogatives, as he is our High Priest and only Agent in the holiest Tabernacle of Heaven; typified by the High-Priest under the Law, who was to officiate alone in the Holy of Holies.
and to invest them with christ is Royal Titles and Prerogatives, as he is our High Priest and only Agent in the Holiest Tabernacle of Heaven; typified by the High-Priest under the Law, who was to officiate alone in the Holy of Holies.
3ly. Whereas they plead that they reserve a peculiar Honour for God, which they call Latria, and give only Dulia, an inferior kind of Homage, a Service of Love and Respect to Saints.
3ly. Whereas they plead that they reserve a peculiar Honour for God, which they call Latria, and give only Dulia, an inferior kind of Homage, a Service of Love and Respect to Saints.
It is plain by all Circumstances, that they give Religious Worship, however they call it, to Saints in their Invocations, burning Incense, and the like.
It is plain by all circumstances, that they give Religious Worship, however they call it, to Saints in their Invocations, burning Incense, and the like.
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Yea their own Word Dulia, notes Religious Worship, as well as the other NONLATINALPHABET, Duliam exhibebatis, you served them, which by Nature are not Gods. And it is observed that there is the same Word for them both, in the Hebrew. That, to be sure, is Divine Worship which we give to any Person or Thing;
Yea their own Word Dulia, notes Religious Worship, as well as the other, Duliam exhibebatis, you served them, which by Nature Are not God's And it is observed that there is the same Word for them both, in the Hebrew. That, to be sure, is Divine Worship which we give to any Person or Thing;
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This Worship the Papists give to their Saints and Angels; and tho they call it Dulia, it is more than a civil Homage, the very same which the Scripture appropriates to God, and forbids us to give it to any other.
This Worship the Papists give to their Saints and Angels; and though they call it Dulia, it is more than a civil Homage, the very same which the Scripture appropriates to God, and forbids us to give it to any other.
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And whereas they pretend further, that Sacrifice is the only external Act of Latria. It is very apparent that Supplication and Incense which they offer to their Saints, were look'd on both by Jews and Gentiles as the more solemn and divine parts of Worship.
And whereas they pretend further, that Sacrifice is the only external Act of Latria. It is very apparent that Supplication and Incense which they offer to their Saints, were looked on both by jews and Gentiles as the more solemn and divine parts of Worship.
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Neither did they equalize all with Jupiter, and use the same Form to him, and to their Demi-Gods and Heroicks; to whom they gave not an absolute and sovereign, but such a kind of relative and subordinate Worship, as the Papists profess due to Saints. So that if one be justified, the other cannot be condemned;
Neither did they equalise all with Jupiter, and use the same From to him, and to their Demi-Gods and Heroics; to whom they gave not an absolute and sovereign, but such a kind of relative and subordinate Worship, as the Papists profess due to Saints. So that if one be justified, the other cannot be condemned;
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The Idolatry of the Papists might be further discovered, by shewing you how they imitate the Heathens, in praying to several Saints, in several Distempers and Exigencies.
The Idolatry of the Papists might be further discovered, by showing you how they imitate the heathens, in praying to several Saints, in several Distempers and Exigencies.
For besides their Honour for Aesculapius; Celsus tells us, that dividing Man's Body into 36 parts, each had its peculiar Demon, or Guardian-God, and he names divers of them.
For beside their Honour for Aesculapius; Celsus tells us, that dividing Man's Body into 36 parts, each had its peculiar Demon, or Guardian-God, and he names diverse of them.
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Yea the Popish Tutelar Saints, such as St. Patrick, St. George, St. David, derive from the Genius 's and Heavenly Powers, which the Heathens believed did preside over Persons, Cities,
Yea the Popish Tutelar Saints, such as Saint Patrick, Saint George, Saint David, derive from the Genius is and Heavenly Powers, which the heathens believed did preside over Persons, Cities,
So that now upon the whole matter what was said of the Idolatrous Israelites. They forsook the God of their Fathers, which brought them out of the Land of Egypt, and served Baalim and Ashtaroth, may justly be applied to these Christians, They forsook the Lord that brought them out of the Spiritual Egypt, and worshipped Saints and Angels, and that with the Pagan Circumstances of consecrated Altars, Images, and Temples. I may add to these, that the Papists Prayers to Saints as well as to God, consist of vain Repetitions, witness the fifty Ave Maries in our Ladies Psalter, witness the fifteen short Ejaculations, in that which they call the Psalter of Jesus, and their repeating the name of Jesus thirty times in every one of them, which way of Devotion you know is reproved by our Saviour in the Practice and Doctrines of the Heathens. The next thing we shall consider i•• 3. Their worshiping of Images
So that now upon the Whole matter what was said of the Idolatrous Israelites. They forsook the God of their Father's, which brought them out of the Land of Egypt, and served Baalim and Ashtaroth, may justly be applied to these Christians, They forsook the Lord that brought them out of the Spiritual Egypt, and worshipped Saints and Angels, and that with the Pagan circumstances of consecrated Altars, Images, and Temples. I may add to these, that the Papists Prayers to Saints as well as to God, consist of vain Repetitions, witness the fifty Have Mary's in our Ladies Psalter, witness the fifteen short Ejaculations, in that which they call the Psalter of jesus, and their repeating the name of jesus thirty times in every one of them, which Way of Devotion you know is reproved by our Saviour in the Practice and Doctrines of the heathens. The next thing we shall Consider i•• 3. Their worshipping of Images
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notwithstanding the general out-cry of the Fathers against it, for several Centuries, their forbidding sometimes the very making of Images, and disallowing the Art of Painting for fear of this abuse,
notwithstanding the general outcry of the Father's against it, for several Centuries, their forbidding sometime the very making of Images, and disallowing the Art of Painting for Fear of this abuse,
yet this Church, which would seem to reject for heretical or impious whatsoever is not handed to them by the Fathers or Councils, hath thought good in her own Infallible Wisdom and great Devotion, no doubt, to bow very low,
yet this Church, which would seem to reject for heretical or impious whatsoever is not handed to them by the Father's or Councils, hath Thought good in her own Infallible Wisdom and great Devotion, no doubt, to bow very low,
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For was it not expresly decreed in a Provincial Council, held at Oxford 1408, by Thomas Arundel Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, That it should be commonly taught and preached by all, that the Cross and Image of the Crucifix,
For was it not expressly decreed in a Provincial Council, held At Oxford 1408, by Thomas Arundel Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, That it should be commonly taught and preached by all, that the Cross and Image of the Crucifix,
as also their Places and Reliques, ought to be worshiped with Processions, bending of the Knee, bowings of the Body, Incensings, Kissings, Offerings, Lighting of Candles, and Pilgrimages, &c.
as also their Places and Relics, ought to be worshipped with Procession, bending of the Knee, bowings of the Body, Incensings, Kissings, Offerings, Lighting of Candles, and Pilgrimages, etc.
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Yea in the Roman Catechism, set out by the order of the Council of Trent, is not the Parish Priest required to declare to his Parishioners, not only that it is lawful to have Images in the Church, but to give Honour and Worship to them? &c.
Yea in the Roman Catechism, Set out by the order of the Council of Trent, is not the Parish Priest required to declare to his Parishioners, not only that it is lawful to have Images in the Church, but to give Honour and Worship to them? etc.
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and others of our Church: 1. That they set up Images in Churches over Altars, purposely to worship them. 2. That they consecrate those Images with Solemn Prayers for that purpose. 3. They use all the Rites of Worship to them, which the Heathen Idolaters used to their Images. 4. They make solemn Processions in honour of Images, carrying them with as much Pomp and Ceremony,
and Others of our Church: 1. That they Set up Images in Churches over Altars, purposely to worship them. 2. That they consecrate those Images with Solemn Prayers for that purpose. 3. They use all the Rites of Worship to them, which the Heathen Idolaters used to their Images. 4. They make solemn Procession in honour of Images, carrying them with as much Pomp and Ceremony,
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as ever the Heathens did their Idols. 5. That they cover their Altars and Images, and omit to burn Incense before them in the time of Lent, as the Heathens were wont to do at certain times.
as ever the heathens did their Idols. 5. That they cover their Altars and Images, and omit to burn Incense before them in the time of Lent, as the heathens were wont to do At certain times.
6. Their attributing Motion and Speech, and several miraculous Operations to the Images of Christ and the blessed Virgin, hath even as much Truth and Reason in it, as that which Livy and Valerius Maximus report of the moving and talking of the Images of Fortune, and of Juno Moneta. I shall add no more upon this Head;
6. Their attributing Motion and Speech, and several miraculous Operations to the Images of christ and the blessed Virgae, hath even as much Truth and Reason in it, as that which Livy and Valerius Maximus report of the moving and talking of the Images of Fortune, and of Juno Moneta. I shall add no more upon this Head;
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not only because so much hath been said by our Protestant Writers, but because their Casander plainly confesseth, that their Peoples Adoration paid to Images and Statues, was equal to the worst of the antient Heathens. 4. Their Doctrine of Purgatory,
not only Because so much hath been said by our Protestant Writers, but Because their Casander plainly Confesses, that their Peoples Adoration paid to Images and Statues, was equal to the worst of the ancient heathens. 4. Their Doctrine of Purgatory,
Which hath no ground at all to stand upon in the Holy Scriptures, or as they have framed and modelled it in the Writings of the Antient Fathers; (if that will give it any Support or Credit) was taught of old in the Heathens discourses of their Acherusia, and their Rivers of Fire, which give a painful Purgation of all the Spots and Stains of lesser Sins, and thereby prepare the Soul for Admission into the Elysian Fields, the Regions of blessed Spirits.
Which hath no ground At all to stand upon in the Holy Scriptures, or as they have framed and modeled it in the Writings of the Ancient Father's; (if that will give it any Support or Credit) was taught of old in the heathens discourses of their Acherusia, and their rivers of Fire, which give a painful Purgation of all the Spots and Stains of lesser Sins, and thereby prepare the Soul for Admission into the Elysian Fields, the Regions of blessed Spirits.
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That the Church Triumphant prays for this Militant, though they know not particular Mens Cases (without a particular Revelation) I make no doubt at all;
That the Church Triumphant prays for this Militant, though they know not particular Men's Cases (without a particular Revelation) I make no doubt At all;
and that Commemorations of the Dead, Prayers for them, and particular Intercessions at the Celebration of the holy Eucharist, practised in the Ancient Church, cannot be denyed.
and that Commemorations of the Dead, Prayers for them, and particular Intercessions At the Celebration of the holy Eucharist, practised in the Ancient Church, cannot be denied.
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Yet it must be yielded withall, that these Prayers and Intercessions had not any Relation to Purgatory, being offered in their behalf whom they supposed to be in a state of Rest and Happiness;
Yet it must be yielded withal, that these Prayers and Intercessions had not any Relation to Purgatory, being offered in their behalf whom they supposed to be in a state of Rest and Happiness;
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and partly of Supplications for the completion of their Bliss at the day of Judgment, and the preservation of their Memory upon Earth, for the good Example of the Living.
and partly of Supplications for the completion of their Bliss At the day of Judgement, and the preservation of their Memory upon Earth, for the good Exampl of the Living.
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And Plato in his 2 Book de Republica, tells us, that the dead are purged by Sacrifices; whereas the Gospel, which Saint Paul desired to preach to his Romans, promises no relief at all to the Dead, from the Prayers, Sacrifices or Merits of the Living;
And Plato in his 2 Book de Republic, tells us, that the dead Are purged by Sacrifices; whereas the Gospel, which Saint Paul desired to preach to his Romans, promises no relief At all to the Dead, from the Prayers, Sacrifices or Merits of the Living;
forewarns us of no Wrath to come but what is eternal, no Fire but what is unquenchable, no Torments but those of Hell, which are as immutable and unmixed,
forewarns us of no Wrath to come but what is Eternal, no Fire but what is unquenchable, no Torments but those of Hell, which Are as immutable and unmixed,
as the Joys of Heaven; and makes the time of this Life, the only accepted time, the day of Salvation, exhorting us in this our day to consider the things that belong to our Peace, to our future Happiness, or Misery;
as the Joys of Heaven; and makes the time of this Life, the only accepted time, the day of Salvation, exhorting us in this our day to Consider the things that belong to our Peace, to our future Happiness, or Misery;
yet we shall not conceal one which they rely much upon, and that is, what Damascen, if the Book de Defunctis be his, •ells us of a dead Man's Skull, that spake thus unto Macarius the Egyptian Anchoret; When thou dost offer thy Prayers for the dead,
yet we shall not conceal one which they rely much upon, and that is, what Damascene, if the Book de Defunctis be his, •ells us of a dead Man's Skull, that spoke thus unto Macarius the Egyptian Anchoret; When thou dost offer thy Prayers for the dead,
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as the Speech of this Skull: only the rarity of this is, It was not the Skull of a Saint, but of a Heathen Priest; as the Greek Meneology will have it,
as the Speech of this Skull: only the rarity of this is, It was not the Skull of a Saint, but of a Heathen Priest; as the Greek Meneology will have it,
But if we consider how idly and lavishly they Romance, in extolling the wonder-working Power of some of their Reliques, we must conclude that the Confidence of the Reporters, and the Credulity of the Hearers, are the greatest Miracles in the case,
But if we Consider how idly and lavishly they Romance, in extolling the wonder-working Power of Some of their Relics, we must conclude that the Confidence of the Reporters, and the Credulity of the Hearers, Are the greatest Miracles in the case,
I will not present you with Heathen Precedents and Practices, to aggravate, but rather a little to excuse the fondness of this Superstition; which sure they would be more ashamed of,
I will not present you with Heathen Precedents and Practices, to aggravate, but rather a little to excuse the fondness of this Superstition; which sure they would be more ashamed of,
if it were not a little countenanced by such Stories, as Plutarch reports concerning the Preservation and devout Adoration of Theseus 's Bones; and by what such a Sage-Philosopher as Plato says, concerning the Worship they gave to the very Shrines of their Hero 's,
if it were not a little countenanced by such Stories, as Plutarch reports Concerning the Preservation and devout Adoration of Theseus is Bones; and by what such a Sage-Philosopher as Plato Says, Concerning the Worship they gave to the very Shrines of their Hero is,
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and hath been accounted, one Species of the Idolatry of Reliques; (The Body and Blood of Christ in the Sacrament, being the Mystical Reliques which he left us,
and hath been accounted, one Species of the Idolatry of Relics; (The Body and Blood of christ in the Sacrament, being the Mystical Relics which he left us,
) If it may not more properly be reduced to Image-Worship, as being the Adoration of a Sign, or Symbol; which soever it be, I must confess, with the learned Mede, it hath a strain above the abomination of the Gentiles, who,
) If it may not more properly be reduced to Image-Worship, as being the Adoration of a Signen, or Symbol; which soever it be, I must confess, with the learned Mede, it hath a strain above the abomination of the Gentiles, who,
as to think their Images and Reliques transubstantiated into Demons. Yea they themselves acknowledg of their own Accord, that if the Doctrine of Transubstantiation be not true, (which it cannot be,
as to think their Images and Relics Transubstantiated into Demons. Yea they themselves acknowledge of their own Accord, that if the Doctrine of Transubstantiation be not true, (which it cannot be,
unless all the Sense and Reason of Mankind be false.) the Idolatry of the Heathens in worshipping some Golden or Silver Statue, is more excusable than theirs, in worshipping a Bit of Bread.
unless all the Sense and Reason of Mankind be false.) the Idolatry of the heathens in worshipping Some Golden or Silver Statue, is more excusable than theirs, in worshipping a Bit of Bred.
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(contrary to the continued Practice of the Church for a thousand years together) tho it cannot be supposed to be of an Original purely Heathen; yet for the Credit of its Antiquity, Baronius and Bellarmine, do derive it from the Practice of the Manichees, their abominating of Wine,
(contrary to the continued Practice of the Church for a thousand Years together) though it cannot be supposed to be of an Original purely Heathen; yet for the Credit of its Antiquity, Baronius and Bellarmine, do derive it from the Practice of the manichees, their abominating of Wine,
and their willingness to come to the Communion, (at least to avoid the Law and Censures of the Church ) if they might receive the Bread without the Cup. Now from the Characters the Fathers give us of these Manicheans, they were rather Infidels, and Heathens, than Christians; one of them calls them, alterius Divinitatis Haereti•i.
and their willingness to come to the Communion, (At least to avoid the Law and Censures of the Church) if they might receive the Bred without the Cup. Now from the Characters the Father's give us of these Manichaeans, they were rather Infidels, and heathens, than Christians; one of them calls them, alterius Divinitatis Haereti•i.
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9. Their locking up the Scriptures in an unknown Tongue; if it was not taken up in imitation of that Roman Law, which prohibited the common reading of the Sybilline Prophecy 's;
9. Their locking up the Scriptures in an unknown Tongue; if it was not taken up in imitation of that Roman Law, which prohibited the Common reading of the Sibylline Prophecy is;
Those were not to be read, or published sine Authoritate, & Jussu Senatus, without the Command and Licence of the Senate; As Tully, Livy, Dio, inform us;
Those were not to be read, or published sine Authoritate, & Jussu Senatus, without the Command and Licence of the Senate; As Tully, Livy, Dio, inform us;
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and the Reason of their Concealment was, lest Private and Factious Persons should under the countenance of their Authority, make any innovations in their Religious Ceremonies, or in the Civil Government of their Country.
and the Reason of their Concealment was, lest Private and Factious Persons should under the countenance of their authority, make any innovations in their Religious Ceremonies, or in the Civil Government of their Country.
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I know, They are ready to defend this Practice, by a more worthy and warrantable Example, viz. The great Caution which the Jews used, in explaining the more Difficult and Metaphysical parts of their Religion; and particularly their prohibiting all,
I know, They Are ready to defend this Practice, by a more worthy and warrantable Exampl, viz. The great Caution which the jews used, in explaining the more Difficult and Metaphysical parts of their Religion; and particularly their prohibiting all,
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but wise and knowing Persons, to study the Vision of Ezekiel 's Wheels, or any other abstruse, intricate part of Divinity; but their End in this, was rather to prescribe a prudent Method to the People in reading the Scriptures,
but wise and knowing Persons, to study the Vision of Ezekielem is Wheels, or any other abstruse, intricate part of Divinity; but their End in this, was rather to prescribe a prudent Method to the People in reading the Scriptures,
The learned Isaac Casaubon, in his Answer to the Epistle of Cardinal Peron (having noted, that King James read in a Book of a certain Popish English Priest, that Prayers in an unknown Tongue were more effectual and prevalent than those which were understood) tells them plainly;
The learned Isaac Casaubon, in his Answer to the Epistle of Cardinal Peron (having noted, that King James read in a Book of a certain Popish English Priest, that Prayers in an unknown Tongue were more effectual and prevalent than those which were understood) tells them plainly;
In like manner, the Valentinian Hereticks used Hebrew, an unknown Language in their Worship, NONLATINALPHABET, that they might thereby raise the Wonder,
In like manner, the Valentinian Heretics used Hebrew, an unknown Language in their Worship,, that they might thereby raise the Wonder,
11. Their placing such Vertue and Efficacy in the Sign of their Cross, their Agnus Dei 's, &c. which cannot rationally be attributed to them, seems parallel to the Bacchus Laureus, to the NONLATINALPHABET,
11. Their placing such Virtue and Efficacy in the Signen of their Cross, their Agnus Dei is, etc. which cannot rationally be attributed to them, seems parallel to the Bacchus Laureus, to the,
And Pliny tells us at large, what wonderful Vertue they attributed to Spittle, with Allusion whereunto Athanasius calls the superstitious Dotages of Priscilla, and Montanus, NONLATINALPHABET, old Womens Spittle.
And pliny tells us At large, what wondered Virtue they attributed to Spittle, with Allusion whereunto Athanasius calls the superstitious Dotages of Priscilla, and Montanus,, old Women's Spittle.
But River-Waters were thought to be less purgative, therefore those only of the Sea, were used for the Expiation of greater Crimes, Propter vim igneam magnopere purgationibus consentaneam.
But River-Waters were Thought to be less purgative, Therefore those only of the Sea, were used for the Expiation of greater Crimes, Propter vim igneam Magnopere purgationibus consentaneam.
For which Cause, questionless the Papists in the Composition of their Holy Water, make use of Salt, as one of the chief Ingredients, that it may come more near in nature to the Water of the Sea.
For which Cause, questionless the Papists in the Composition of their Holy Water, make use of Salt, as one of the chief Ingredients, that it may come more near in nature to the Water of the Sea.
but when they thought the departed Souls benefitted thereby, the Ceremony was infected with Heathenish Superstition, and was condemned by the Counsel of Eliberis.
but when they Thought the departed Souls benefited thereby, the Ceremony was infected with Heathenish Superstition, and was condemned by the Counsel of Elvira.
Temperance and Mortification, are enjoyned by our Christianity, and discreet Abstinence and Fasting are very useful to call off our Minds from the blandishments of the Sense,
Temperance and Mortification, Are enjoined by our Christianity, and discreet Abstinence and Fasting Are very useful to call off our Minds from the blandishments of the Sense,
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but this change of Diet which the Papists account fasting, resembles a Superstition, which the Jews were guilty of, in their way of eating; as Erasmus confesseth.
but this change of Diet which the Papists account fasting, resembles a Superstition, which the jews were guilty of, in their Way of eating; as Erasmus Confesses.
because I have already given you some of the most considerable Instances of their foul Relapses and Apostacies, parallel with the greatest Defections in the Jewish Church, the Sin of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, their worshipping the true God by Images, the Calves of Dan and Bethel, and the way of Ahab their worshipping of other Gods, besides him, viz. Baalim-Demons, inferiour Gods, and Mediators, exactly accomplishing that Prophecy of St. John, Rev. 11.2.
Because I have already given you Some of the most considerable Instances of their foul Relapses and Apostasies, parallel with the greatest Defections in the Jewish Church, the since of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, their worshipping the true God by Images, the Calves of Dan and Bethel, and the Way of Ahab their worshipping of other God's, beside him, viz. Baalim-Demons, inferior God's, and Mediators, exactly accomplishing that Prophecy of Saint John, Rev. 11.2.
that the second, or outmost Court of the Temple, which is the second state of the Christian Church, (as Mr. Mede hath observed) together with the holy City, should be trodden down by the Gentiles, (that is, overwhelmed by the Gentiles Idolatry ) fourty two Months.
that the second, or outmost Court of the Temple, which is the second state of the Christian Church, (as Mr. Mede hath observed) together with the holy city, should be trodden down by the Gentiles, (that is, overwhelmed by the Gentiles Idolatry) fourty two Months.
So that in the close of this Argument, we will allow the Antiquity of the Romish Religion, that in many parts of it, it was elder than the Apostles, or the Preachings of Christ himself;
So that in the close of this Argument, we will allow the Antiquity of the Romish Religion, that in many parts of it, it was elder than the Apostles, or the Preachings of christ himself;
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and to their fierce charge of Novelism we may justly oppose that of the learned Scaliger, Nos novatores non sumus, sed vos estis veteratores, Our Religion is not new, bearing the same Date with the Gospel of our Saviour, but your's a little too old, professed at Rome before ever St. Paul, or St. Peter preached there, in many Parts symbolizing with that of your Ʋnchristened Ancestors, the Gentile Fathers.
and to their fierce charge of Novelism we may justly oppose that of the learned Scaliger, Nos Novatores non sumus, sed vos Ye are veterators, Our Religion is not new, bearing the same Date with the Gospel of our Saviour, but your's a little too old, professed At Room before ever Saint Paul, or Saint Peter preached there, in many Parts symbolizing with that of your Ʋnchristened Ancestors, the Gentile Father's.
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But some will say, Why should we object that, as a matter of Reproach to the Papists and to their Religion, which they glory in as a convincing Proof of its Truth, and Goodness, its agreeableness to the Law of Nature,
But Some will say, Why should we Object that, as a matter of Reproach to the Papists and to their Religion, which they glory in as a convincing Proof of its Truth, and goodness, its agreeableness to the Law of Nature,
3. That as our Saviour was pleased to retain many of the received Practices among the Jews, only with such necessary Alterations as made them suit with the Doctrine,
3. That as our Saviour was pleased to retain many of the received Practices among the jews, only with such necessary Alterations as made them suit with the Doctrine,
such as were the Habits of their Priests, their Fasts, Vigils, Festivals, Processions, &c. And no doubt it was well done at first to accommodate to Christianity, such customs of the Heathens as had nothing of Idolatry or Superstition in them, nothing of peculiar Opposition to the Gospel, to procure thereby a more easie Entertainment to its Doctrines,
such as were the Habits of their Priests, their Fasts, Vigils, Festivals, Procession, etc. And no doubt it was well done At First to accommodate to Christianity, such customs of the heathens as had nothing of Idolatry or Superstition in them, nothing of peculiar Opposition to the Gospel, to procure thereby a more easy Entertainment to its Doctrines,
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5. If there be any thing doctrinal in their Rites, the Observation of them will be an owning of their Religion, a joyning Christ with Belial, Light with Darkness;
5. If there be any thing doctrinal in their Rites, the Observation of them will be an owning of their Religion, a joining christ with Belial, Light with Darkness;
a corrupting and deflouring of the Purity, and Chastity of our Saviour's Gospel. 6. We have instanced for the most part, in Ceremonies of this nature;
a corrupting and deflowering of the Purity, and Chastity of our Saviour's Gospel. 6. We have instanced for the most part, in Ceremonies of this nature;
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that if there ever was any such thing as Superstition, and Idolatry, in the Heathen World; there is now too much of them in the Roman Church, and the Christian Faith so throughly infected with them, that in so general a Corruption, we cannot but contemplate,
that if there ever was any such thing as Superstition, and Idolatry, in the Heathen World; there is now too much of them in the Roman Church, and the Christian Faith so thoroughly infected with them, that in so general a Corruption, we cannot but contemplate,
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and lament that Apostacy, or falling away of Christians, foretold by our Apostle, 2 Thes. 2. And by these Spiritual Adulteries, conclude who is the Whore of Babylon, the Mother of the Formcations, and Abominations of the Earth; who in our days, go a whoring after the Heathen, and are polluted with their ldols. Therefore to apply this.
and lament that Apostasy, or falling away of Christians, foretold by our Apostle, 2 Thebes 2. And by these Spiritual Adulteries, conclude who is the Whore of Babylon, the Mother of the Formcations, and Abominations of the Earth; who in our days, go a whoring After the Heathen, and Are polluted with their ldols. Therefore to apply this.
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we depart no further from her, than she hath done from Christianity; and renounce only the Heathenism and other foreign Corruptions, which she hath mixed with the Gospel of our Saviour.
we depart no further from her, than she hath done from Christianity; and renounce only the Heathenism and other foreign Corruptions, which she hath mixed with the Gospel of our Saviour.
and Disorders in the lower Forms of Ecclesiastical Polity; but are forced to separate from such Idolatries and Superstitions, as are altogether inconsistent with the Doctrine, and Worship of the Gospel.
and Disorders in the lower Forms of Ecclesiastical Polity; but Are forced to separate from such Idolatries and Superstitions, as Are altogether inconsistent with the Doctrine, and Worship of the Gospel.
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2. It concerns those that would not partake of the Sins of Rome, the mystical Babylon, and receive of her Plagues, to come out of her, according to our Apostle's Advice, to come out from among them, to be separate, and not to touch the unclean Thing.
2. It concerns those that would not partake of the Sins of Room, the mystical Babylon, and receive of her Plagues, to come out of her, according to our Apostle's advice, to come out from among them, to be separate, and not to touch the unclean Thing.
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3. Let us highly magnifie the undeserved and distinguishing Goodness of God, for delivering us from those Heathenish and Abominable Superstitions, wherewith for some time the whole Church, in a manner, was,
3. Let us highly magnify the undeserved and distinguishing goodness of God, for delivering us from those Heathenish and Abominable Superstitions, wherewith for Some time the Whole Church, in a manner, was,
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Yea, it concerns us to bless God for delivering us from the Cruelties of the ' Papists, wherein they also Gentilize (as I should have shewed if I had had time) and particularly from the most merciless Design of this day;
Yea, it concerns us to bless God for delivering us from the Cruelties of the ' Papists, wherein they also Gentilize (as I should have showed if I had had time) and particularly from the most merciless Design of this day;
a Design which at once outwitted the Malice of past, and the Imitation of future Conspiracies, and which if it had taken effect, would not only have satisfied the Antichristian Spirit of the worst of Men, but (if any thing would) the Hatred, Enmity,
a Design which At once outwitted the Malice of past, and the Imitation of future Conspiracies, and which if it had taken Effect, would not only have satisfied the Antichristian Spirit of the worst of Men, but (if any thing would) the Hatred, Enmity,
and what is more, either purely of their own Invention, or borrowed from the Heathens, who have changed the Truth of God into a Lie, I hope we shall be content to want.
and what is more, either purely of their own Invention, or borrowed from the heathens, who have changed the Truth of God into a Lie, I hope we shall be content to want.
Notwithstanding their great boasts of Antiquity (which prevail much where they are believed) it is a plain case, that the Popery of their Religion if not new in it self, is new in the Church, never professed by any Christians for the first three hundred Years,
Notwithstanding their great boasts of Antiquity (which prevail much where they Are believed) it is a plain case, that the Popery of their Religion if not new in it self, is new in the Church, never professed by any Christians for the First three hundred years,
Their Religion will not appear to us more sacred and venerable, because much of its Attire, many of its Rites and Ceremonies, are more antique than ours;
Their Religion will not appear to us more sacred and venerable, Because much of its Attire, many of its Rites and Ceremonies, Are more antique than ours;
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and because it is adorned in those Fashions of the World, those Vanities of the Gentiles, which as they were before Christianity, so were to pass away at its Appearance,
and Because it is adorned in those Fashions of the World, those Vanities of the Gentiles, which as they were before Christianity, so were to pass away At its Appearance,
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and Zeal for our own Religion, when we consider that it is sound and pure Christianity, the only Catholick Religion, which hath in it all that is truly good of all other Religions, without their Adulterations and Debasements.
and Zeal for our own Religion, when we Consider that it is found and pure Christianity, the only Catholic Religion, which hath in it all that is truly good of all other Religions, without their Adulterations and Debasements.
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It admits neither Saints nor Angels to share in God 's Worship, nor owns any other Mediatours, but his Son Jesus Christ. It is a Religion which enjoyns none,
It admits neither Saints nor Angels to share in God is Worship, nor owns any other Mediators, but his Son jesus christ. It is a Religion which enjoins none,
In a word, it is a Religion which is pure, and peaceable, which dispenseth with no Duties of Piety, Righteousness, or Charity; which teacheth Obedience to Governours,
In a word, it is a Religion which is pure, and peaceable, which dispenseth with no Duties of Piety, Righteousness, or Charity; which Teaches obedience to Governors,
So Profitable unto all things in our Politick, and private Capacities, maintaining Peace, and Property, the Power of Soveraigns, and Rights of Subjects;
So Profitable unto all things in our Politic, and private Capacities, maintaining Peace, and Property, the Power of Sovereigns, and Rights of Subject's;
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methinks, I say, we should not easily be perswaded out of such a Religion, at least not to change it for that which we have heard described, one depraved with the most fond Superstitions and Idolatrous Rites of Gentilism; nor indeed for any other, which under the pretence of greater Purity, doth really comply with,
methinks, I say, we should not Easily be persuaded out of such a Religion, At least not to change it for that which we have herd described, one depraved with the most found Superstitions and Idolatrous Rites of Gentilism; nor indeed for any other, which under the pretence of greater Purity, does really comply with,
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HItherto I have been discovering the Anti-Christian Errors of professed Papists, in order to your Confirmation and Establishment, rather than (what I yet most heartily desire) their Conviction and Recovery,
HItherto I have been discovering the Antichristian Errors of professed Papists, in order to your Confirmation and Establishment, rather than (what I yet most heartily desire) their Conviction and Recovery,
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who upon a true enquiry will be found to be their Also. I mean these among our selves, who whilst they loudly protest against the Heathenish Superstitions, and Idolatries of the Papists; do yet combine with them,
who upon a true enquiry will be found to be their Also. I mean these among our selves, who while they loudly protest against the Heathenish Superstitions, and Idolatries of the Papists; do yet combine with them,
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yea with the worst of them, the Jesuits, in many of their Principles and Practices, no less unchristian; and strengthen the Hands and Hearts of those our implacable Enemies, by dividing the Body,
yea with the worst of them, the Jesuits, in many of their Principles and Practices, no less unchristian; and strengthen the Hands and Hearts of those our implacable Enemies, by dividing the Body,
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but sure they must needs be very shallow Headed, if they are indeed true Hearted, and well meaning Protestants, who think in these Days to serve their Cause, to bring Honour and Security to their Religion, by breaking the Orders and Unity of our Church, by mutinying against their Leaders,
but sure they must needs be very shallow Headed, if they Are indeed true Hearted, and well meaning Protestants, who think in these Days to serve their Cause, to bring Honour and Security to their Religion, by breaking the Order and Unity of our Church, by mutinying against their Leaders,
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In order to the tempering and directing of these Men's Zeal, I would in the Spirit of Meekness, the Spirit of the Gospel, propound these things to their sober Thoughts.
In order to the tempering and directing of these Men's Zeal, I would in the Spirit of Meekness, the Spirit of the Gospel, propound these things to their Sobrium Thoughts.
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His Majesty in his Declaration concerning Ecclesiastical Affairs, 1660. was pleased to signify, That in his Converse with the most Learned of the Reformed Churches abroad;
His Majesty in his Declaration Concerning Ecclesiastical Affairs, 1660. was pleased to signify, That in his Converse with the most Learned of the Reformed Churches abroad;
they did always with great Submission, and Reverence, acknowledg and magnify the Established Government of the Church of England, and the great Countenance and Shelter the Protestant Religion received by it, before the late unhappy Times;
they did always with great Submission, and reverence, acknowledge and magnify the Established Government of the Church of England, and the great Countenance and Shelter the Protestant Religion received by it, before the late unhappy Times;
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and that, many of them have with great Ingenuity and Sorrow confessed, that they were too easily misled by Misinformations and Prejudice into some Disesteem of it;
and that, many of them have with great Ingenuity and Sorrow confessed, that they were too Easily misled by Misinformations and Prejudice into Some Disesteem of it;
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as if it had too much complied with the Church of Rome, whereas they now acknowledg it to be the best Fence God hath raised against Popery in the World.
as if it had too much complied with the Church of Rome, whereas they now acknowledge it to be the best Fence God hath raised against Popery in the World.
I would desire them to think in time, how naked and defenceless they will leave the Protestant Religion; and whether they do not really expose what they pretend to preserve,
I would desire them to think in time, how naked and defenceless they will leave the Protestant Religion; and whither they do not really expose what they pretend to preserve,
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We know very well how ready they were to throw back upon our Religion, that heavy Charge of Rebellion, which we had so justly laid upon theirs; and by noting the irregular Practices of such Zealous Professors,
We know very well how ready they were to throw back upon our Religion, that heavy Charge of Rebellion, which we had so justly laid upon theirs; and by noting the irregular Practices of such Zealous Professors,
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how much they endeavoured to depretiate and beat down the esteem of the Protestant Religion, where it was most valued, to raise some Men's Aversions, to an abhorrence of it,
how much they endeavoured to depretiate and beatrice down the esteem of the Protestant Religion, where it was most valued, to raise Some Men's Aversions, to an abhorrence of it,
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The generality of weak, but honest Christians, who observed things in their naked and proper Appearances, without the colourings of either side, the Presbyterian Excuses,
The generality of weak, but honest Christians, who observed things in their naked and proper Appearances, without the colourings of either side, the Presbyterian Excuses,
or the Popish Aggravations, were put into great Doubts, and waverings of Mind, which part they should adhere to, the Idolatrous Papist, or the Sacrilegious Protestant.
or the Popish Aggravations, were put into great Doubts, and waverings of Mind, which part they should adhere to, the Idolatrous Papist, or the Sacrilegious Protestant.
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That Learned and truly Moderate Man Monsieur Amyrant, in the Epistle Dedicatory of his Paraphrase upon the Psalms, to His Majesty that now is, gives him to understand;
That Learned and truly Moderate Man Monsieur Arrogant, in the Epistle Dedicatory of his paraphrase upon the Psalms, to His Majesty that now is, gives him to understand;
how much the Proceedings of the Puritans here, were objected to him by a great Peer of France, in way of Reproach to the Protestant Religion, as if it moved to Sedition, and Rebellion;
how much the Proceedings of the Puritans Here, were objected to him by a great Peer of France, in Way of Reproach to the Protestant Religion, as if it moved to Sedition, and Rebellion;
And the blessed Martyr King Charles the Father; fearing lest the Scandal of the late Troubles might be objected to his Son, against our established Religion: He furnisheth him with this Answer.
And the blessed Martyr King Charles the Father; fearing lest the Scandal of the late Troubles might be objected to his Son, against our established Religion: He furnisheth him with this Answer.
and not justify those Actions now, which sometimes since, in their own Acknowledgment, could not be pardoned without a great Act of Mercy and Oblivion.
and not justify those Actions now, which sometime since, in their own Acknowledgment, could not be pardoned without a great Act of Mercy and Oblivion.
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Yea on this day of our sorrowful Reflection, upon the most execrable Treason that ever the Sun saw; (for that against our Saviour the Sun would not look upon) How much doth it concern us to bewail, not only that last, and most daring Villany;
Yea on this day of our sorrowful Reflection, upon the most execrable Treason that ever the Sun saw; (for that against our Saviour the Sun would not look upon) How much does it concern us to bewail, not only that last, and most daring Villainy;
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4. I would advise our dissenting Brethren to consider, how far a great part of them have advanced towards Rome, and symbolized with the Papists, not only in their own frequent Violations of solemn Oaths;
4. I would Advice our dissenting Brothers to Consider, how Far a great part of them have advanced towards Room, and symbolized with the Papists, not only in their own frequent Violations of solemn Oaths;
those of Allegiance and Supremacy, the Covenant of their own framing and imposing, but in their specious offers of a Dispensation for our Royal Martyrs Goronation-Oath, relating to the maintenance of Episcopacy, with the Legal Rites, Honours,
those of Allegiance and Supremacy, the Covenant of their own framing and imposing, but in their specious offers of a Dispensation for our Royal Martyrs Goronation-Oath, relating to the maintenance of Episcopacy, with the Legal Rites, Honours,
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and Priviledges of the Clergy; But also in their Imperious Solicitations of him to give up that great Trust contrary to his declared Judgment and Conscience,
and Privileges of the Clergy; But also in their Imperious Solicitations of him to give up that great Trust contrary to his declared Judgement and Conscience,
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And indeed my own Circumstances in the Church, and the present temper of the Nation is such, that I cannot be supposed in an equal Judgment, to be biassed to any Partiality in defence of our present Constitution, either against Papists or any other Aggressors or, Underminers of it;
And indeed my own circumstances in the Church, and the present temper of the nation is such, that I cannot be supposed in an equal Judgement, to be biased to any Partiality in defence of our present Constitution, either against Papists or any other Aggressors or, Underminers of it;
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and by all means design, insomuch that now, to be sure, whosoever is not with us, is against us; they that separate from us, much more they that strive,
and by all means Design, insomuch that now, to be sure, whosoever is not with us, is against us; they that separate from us, much more they that strive,
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And there was a Strife between Abraham 's Herdsmen, and the Herdsmen of Lot's Cattel; and to intimate the unseasonableness of the Strife, it follows immediatly;
And there was a Strife between Abraham is Herdsmen, and the Herdsmen of Lot's Cattle; and to intimate the unseasonableness of the Strife, it follows immediately;
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And the Canaanite, and the Perizzite dwelt in the Land: It is set down as an aggravation of their Sin and Folly, that they should fall out and quarrel,
And the Canaanite, and the Perizzite dwelled in the Land: It is Set down as an aggravation of their since and Folly, that they should fallen out and quarrel,
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now the Papists, those Gentilizing Christians, are among us not only as Lookers on, but as busie Promoters of our Dissentions, and evil Designs thereupon.
now the Papists, those Gentilizing Christians, Are among us not only as Lookers on, but as busy Promoters of our Dissensions, and evil Designs thereupon.
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One of the shrowdest Enemies of Christianity that ever appeared in the World, was Julian the Apostate, and we read in Ammianus Marcellinus lib. 22. that he could not invent any more effectual way, to ruine what he so much hated,
One of the shrowdest Enemies of Christianity that ever appeared in the World, was Julian the Apostate, and we read in Ammianus Marcellinus lib. 22. that he could not invent any more effectual Way, to ruin what he so much hated,
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and we know the Papists have learned this Wisdom from that Heathen Emperour to promote Division, and Toleration of several Sects; that when they could do nothing against the whole, one part might destroy another.
and we know the Papists have learned this Wisdom from that Heathen Emperor to promote Division, and Toleration of several Sects; that when they could do nothing against the Whole, one part might destroy Another.
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Therefore surely, those who have separated from us upon little Differences, if they are what they pretend to be, ' Protestants indeed, cannot but see the greatest Reason imaginable, to come in with speed,
Therefore surely, those who have separated from us upon little Differences, if they Are what they pretend to be, ' Protestants indeed, cannot but see the greatest Reason imaginable, to come in with speed,
and to joyn cordially and closly, in helping to repair those Breaches in the Chucrh, (which they themselves first made) at which swarms of Sectaries have entred in among us,
and to join cordially and closely, in helping to repair those Breaches in the Church, (which they themselves First made) At which swarms of Sectaries have entered in among us,
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as possibly they can, and to let their Followers know, what they are convinced of themselves, that neither our Episcopacy, or Liturgy, are Popish, but far more odious to those at Rome, than to any others,
as possibly they can, and to let their Followers know, what they Are convinced of themselves, that neither our Episcopacy, or Liturgy, Are Popish, but Far more odious to those At Room, than to any Others,
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That such as Mr. Baxter, (whom I name for the Eminency and Influence of his Example) now there is more need of a Cure of Church-Divisions, than when he wrote his Book with that Title, would speak out again,
That such as Mr. Baxter, (whom I name for the Eminency and Influence of his Exampl) now there is more need of a Cure of Church divisions, than when he wrote his Book with that Title, would speak out again,
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That our Division gratifieth the Papists, and greatly hazardeth the Protestant Religion, and that more than most of the Dissenters seem to believe, or to regard.
That our Division gratifieth the Papists, and greatly hazardeth the Protestant Religion, and that more than most of the Dissenters seem to believe, or to regard.
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I could wish they would reflect upon what was long since written by their own Mr. Shepherd of new England. That it is the Jesuites Plot, to subdue by private Divisions, whom they cannot conquer by open force.
I could wish they would reflect upon what was long since written by their own Mr. Shepherd of new England. That it is the Jesuits Plot, to subdue by private Divisions, whom they cannot conquer by open force.
'Tis the delight of Hell to set, and see Churches at variance among themselves &c. — It is a wonderful thing, to see what a a small occasion of Offence will do, a Word, a Gesture, a Garment, a matter of Indifferency, &c. —
It's the delight of Hell to Set, and see Churches At variance among themselves etc. — It is a wondered thing, to see what a a small occasion of Offence will do, a Word, a Gesture, a Garment, a matter of Indifferency, etc. —
That they would consider, and lay to heart, what that once great Man among them, Mr. Philip Nye, wrote a little before his Death, concerning the Lawfulness of hearing the Conforming Ministers, particularly that place towards the Conclusion, where he wonders,
That they would Consider, and lay to heart, what that once great Man among them, Mr. Philip High, wrote a little before his Death, Concerning the Lawfulness of hearing the Conforming Ministers, particularly that place towards the Conclusion, where he wonders,
I would earnestly commend to their sober and impartial reading, our great Dr. Stilling fleet 's late and most excellent Book of the Ʋnreasonableness of Separation. And then I hope, we shall no longer by our imprudent and unchristian Divisions, hold open a Door,
I would earnestly commend to their Sobrium and impartial reading, our great Dr. Stilling fleet is late and most excellent Book of the Ʋnreasonableness of Separation. And then I hope, we shall no longer by our imprudent and unchristian Divisions, hold open a Door,
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as it were for Popery to enter in upon us, nor by declaring against Rome, upon the distinct Interests of our singular Persuasions, verify that of Tacitus in another Case;
as it were for Popery to enter in upon us, nor by declaring against Room, upon the distinct Interests of our singular Persuasions, verify that of Tacitus in Another Case;
I must needs conclude, notwithstanding all their Pretences to the contrary, and their vehement Outcries against Popery, that they are at Rome also. And I am the more confirmed in this,
I must needs conclude, notwithstanding all their Pretences to the contrary, and their vehement Outcries against Popery, that they Are At Room also. And I am the more confirmed in this,
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because Mr. Baxter himself, was once persuaded that all the Arguments else in Bellarmin, and all other Books that ever were written, have not done so much to make Papists in England, as the multitude of Sects among our selves.
Because Mr. Baxter himself, was once persuaded that all the Arguments Else in Bellarmin, and all other Books that ever were written, have not done so much to make Papists in England, as the multitude of Sects among our selves.
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and our Protestant Cause, without any other Plots, and Conspiracies. When we consider what it was, that blasted those flourishing Churches of Ephesus, Sardis, Laodicea;
and our Protestant Cause, without any other Plots, and Conspiracies. When we Consider what it was, that blasted those flourishing Churches of Ephesus, Sardis, Laodicea;
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we cannot escape some fearful abodes, of the like effects, of our decay of Love, our Hypocritical Profession, our Lukewarmness, and great indifferency in the most material Parts and Acts of our Religion.
we cannot escape Some fearful abodes, of the like effects, of our decay of Love, our Hypocritical Profession, our Lukewarmness, and great indifferency in the most material Parts and Acts of our Religion.
or profess that regard for the temporal Conveniencies that attend it? And how many are false and hypocritical in their Profession, resting in meer Shadows,
or profess that regard for the temporal Conveniences that attend it? And how many Are false and hypocritical in their Profession, resting in mere Shadows,
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and external Formalities? most unreasonably concluding that all is well with them, because the Lines are fallen to them, in so pleasant a place as a purged Church, and that themselves need Reformation the less,
and external Formalities? most unreasonably concluding that all is well with them, Because the Lines Are fallen to them, in so pleasant a place as a purged Church, and that themselves need Reformation the less,
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if by our wicked Conversation, we cause that Name, that worthy Name, (as St. James calleth it) to be evil spoken of among the Gentiles, our Popish or our Phanatical Enemies.
if by our wicked Conversation, we cause that Name, that worthy Name, (as Saint James calls it) to be evil spoken of among the Gentiles, our Popish or our Fanatical Enemies.
than any have attained unto in the Strength of Nature, or of their own artificial Inventions, that will make Christianity truly glorious in the Eyes of Jews, Turks and Heathens; Our Protestant Christianity to out-shine the Visibility of Rome, and our Church of England to flourish,
than any have attained unto in the Strength of Nature, or of their own artificial Inventions, that will make Christianity truly glorious in the Eyes of jews, Turks and heathens; Our Protestant Christianity to outshine the Visibility of Room, and our Church of England to flourish,
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that we should learn Piety from Idolaters, or strictness of Life from the Enemies of Government; yet even among them may be found some Instances of Mortification,
that we should Learn Piety from Idolaters, or strictness of Life from the Enemies of Government; yet even among them may be found Some Instances of Mortification,
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The voluntary Austerities of the Papists, their Mid-night Devotions, frequent Fastings, painful Pilgrimages, and Pennances, may serve to put us in mind of our Saviour's wholesome Precepts of Self-denial, Heavenly-mindedness, devout Prayer, and discreet Abstinence;
The voluntary Austerities of the Papists, their Midnight Devotions, frequent Fastings, painful Pilgrimages, and Penances, may serve to put us in mind of our Saviour's wholesome Precepts of Self-denial, Heavenly-mindedness, devout Prayer, and discreet Abstinence;
and confirm them in their Erroneous Opinions, by our vitious Practices. When we have disarmed them of their defensive Weapons, and left them no rational Plea,
and confirm them in their Erroneous Opinions, by our vicious Practices. When we have disarmed them of their defensive Weapons, and left them no rational Plea,
Let us not put into their Hands, a Sword of Offence, and expose our selves to the Mercy of their Censures (which is cruel enough) by any Irregularities of another nature.
Let us not put into their Hands, a Sword of Offence, and expose our selves to the Mercy of their Censures (which is cruel enough) by any Irregularities of Another nature.
And because many among us at this time, appear more zealous for the Interest of their Religion, than that of their Souls, less mindful of the great Duties of Sobriety, Righteousness, and Piety in their own Conversations,
And Because many among us At this time, appear more zealous for the Interest of their Religion, than that of their Souls, less mindful of the great Duties of Sobriety, Righteousness, and Piety in their own Conversations,
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than those of discovering, opposing, and punishing, the heretical and traiterous Designers against our Protestant Church, and seem more to fear the Popish Conspiracies, than any of the Devil's Wiles and Stratagems;
than those of discovering, opposing, and punishing, the heretical and traitorous Designers against our Protestant Church, and seem more to Fear the Popish Conspiracies, than any of the Devil's Wiles and Stratagems;
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and indeed at this time, we ought to be more then ordinarily circumspect, now so many evil Eyes are upon us, watching for our haltings, and so many Mouths ready opened to aggravate our least Miscarriages;
and indeed At this time, we ought to be more then ordinarily circumspect, now so many evil Eyes Are upon us, watching for our haltings, and so many Mouths ready opened to aggravate our least Miscarriages;
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wherefore we could never more seasonably apply to our selves, that of good Nehemiah, Ought we not to walk in the Fear of our God, because of the Reproach of the Heathen, our Enemies.
Wherefore we could never more seasonably apply to our selves, that of good Nehemiah, Ought we not to walk in the fear of our God, Because of the Reproach of the Heathen, our Enemies.
An eminent Example of, and a mighty Advocate for Holiness hath well observed, That meer pretences to great Sanctity, do strangely make Proselites to several Forms, that have nothing besides to set them off, and commend them:
an eminent Exampl of, and a mighty Advocate for Holiness hath well observed, That mere pretences to great Sanctity, do strangely make Proselytes to several Forms, that have nothing beside to Set them off, and commend them:
And as for obstinate Persons, that will by no means be prevailed with to come over to us, they will however be greatly disabled, from reproaching our Religion, when they are convinced, that it hath excellent Effects upon the Professors of it.
And as for obstinate Persons, that will by no means be prevailed with to come over to us, they will however be greatly disabled, from reproaching our Religion, when they Are convinced, that it hath excellent Effects upon the Professors of it.
could they be once satisfied, that we esteem it our principal Interest and Concernment to make our selves and others really and substantially good, Ministers by preaching,
could they be once satisfied, that we esteem it our principal Interest and Concernment to make our selves and Others really and substantially good, Ministers by preaching,
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and indeed, the worse the times are, the greater the Dangers we are in, the more closly should we walk with God, in the daily practice of Piety and Vertue, humbling our selves for our Sins past,
and indeed, the Worse the times Are, the greater the Dangers we Are in, the more closely should we walk with God, in the daily practice of Piety and Virtue, humbling our selves for our Sins past,
and watching against future Temptations, praying for, and putting our Trust in the Divine Protection, according to that excellent Example of the Prophet Micah; Because the Times were very wicked and perilous, (as God knows ours are) Therefore, saith he, I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my Salvation;
and watching against future Temptations, praying for, and putting our Trust in the Divine Protection, according to that excellent Exampl of the Prophet micah; Because the Times were very wicked and perilous, (as God knows ours Are) Therefore, Says he, I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my Salvation;
In this time of general Distress, Fear, and Danger, every Man almost, to be sure, every Party of Men are projecting and fore-casting this and the other way, to secure their own Interests;
In this time of general Distress, fear, and Danger, every Man almost, to be sure, every Party of Men Are projecting and forecasting this and the other Way, to secure their own Interests;
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If (while we escape other Persecutions) the Calumnies and Reproaches of those that reproach God, and his Religion, fall upon us; Let us consider that in due time, the lying Lips shall be put to silence, which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the Righteous;
If (while we escape other Persecutions) the Calumnies and Reproaches of those that reproach God, and his Religion, fallen upon us; Let us Consider that in due time, the lying Lips shall be put to silence, which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the Righteous;
When Aaron and Miriam in a Seditious Humour mutinied against Moses, then God is pleased to own and vindicate Moses 's Fidelity, and to maintain his Cause;
When Aaron and Miriam in a Seditious Humour mutinied against Moses, then God is pleased to own and vindicate Moses is Fidis, and to maintain his Cause;
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We have heretofore, and of late, had many heavy Complaints of persecuting Silencers; but there is one way of putting our Adversaries to Silence, which sure will never be accounted Persecution; and that is meerly by our well-doing.
We have heretofore, and of late, had many heavy Complaints of persecuting Silencers; but there is one Way of putting our Adversaries to Silence, which sure will never be accounted Persecution; and that is merely by our welldoing.
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For even those who will scarce suffer the Word of Exhortation, the greatest Persuasions of our Ministry, will yield a little to the Integrity and Innocency of our Lives.
For even those who will scarce suffer the Word of Exhortation, the greatest Persuasions of our Ministry, will yield a little to the Integrity and Innocency of our Lives.
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Therefore however they escape the Rod of the Civil Magistrate, or the Churches Censures; let them not want such Christian Reproofs and Convictions as these.
Therefore however they escape the Rod of the Civil Magistrate, or the Churches Censures; let them not want such Christian Reproofs and Convictions as these.
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Let the Peoples Practice, as well as our Doctrines, shew the Folly and Unreasonableness of those that separate from our Communion upon the pretence of greater Purity.
Let the Peoples Practice, as well as our Doctrines, show the Folly and Unreasonableness of those that separate from our Communion upon the pretence of greater Purity.
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Again it was prophecied of the Gospel Days, that our Saviour's Institutions should tend so much to the correcting and qualifying of the Ferity and Roughness of Men's Manners;
Again it was prophesied of the Gospel Days, that our Saviour's Institutions should tend so much to the correcting and qualifying of the Ferity and Roughness of Men's Manners;
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that they should need no other Weapons of Hostility, than those of Argument and Perswasion; That their Swords should be turned into Plow-shares, and their Spears into Pruning-hooks;
that they should need no other Weapons of Hostility, than those of Argument and Persuasion; That their Swords should be turned into Ploughshares, and their Spears into Pruning-hooks;
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and however in this unhappy Declension of Times, Men's Worldly Interests, have much perverted this most excellent Design of Christianity; yet our blessed Lord hath expresly forewarned, that whosoever shall presume to draw the Sword in his Cause, shall be sure to perish by it.
and however in this unhappy Declension of Times, Men's Worldly Interests, have much perverted this most excellent Design of Christianity; yet our blessed Lord hath expressly forewarned, that whosoever shall presume to draw the Sword in his Cause, shall be sure to perish by it.
The Precepts which he gives, and most earnestly recommends, in order to the general Benefit of Mankind, are those of Meekness, Mercy, Forbearance, Long-Suffering, Brotherly Kindness, and Charity. He gave Love for the Livery, and Badg of his Disciples.
The Precepts which he gives, and most earnestly recommends, in order to the general Benefit of Mankind, Are those of Meekness, Mercy, Forbearance, Long-Suffering, Brotherly Kindness, and Charity. He gave Love for the Livery, and Badge of his Disciples.
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The Apostles of Christ, and their Followers, acted upon their Masters Principles, and by the Motions of his Spirit; at his Command they preached the Gospel throughout the World,
The Apostles of christ, and their Followers, acted upon their Masters Principles, and by the Motions of his Spirit; At his Command they preached the Gospel throughout the World,
but opposed nothing, besides their Patience and Prayers, to the Countermands of Civil Authority, not allowing so much as the Rebellion, either of the Tongue,
but opposed nothing, beside their Patience and Prayers, to the Countermands of Civil authority, not allowing so much as the Rebellion, either of the Tongue,
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Nunquam Conjuratio crupit, they were never found to be in any Plot, or treasonable Conspiracy; On the contrary being reviled, they blessed, being persecuted, they suffered it.
Never Conjuratio crupit, they were never found to be in any Plot, or treasonable conspiracy; On the contrary being reviled, they blessed, being persecuted, they suffered it.
Non est Religionis, cogere Religionem, Religion is not to be propagated by Force and Violence, saith Tertullian,; And it was St. Gregory Nazianzen 's Advice in his Oration for Peace, NONLATINALPHABET, Christians must overcome their Enemies by lessening themselves and lay the Grounds of their highest Triumphs in their lowest Submissions:
Non est Religion, cogere Religionem, Religion is not to be propagated by Force and Violence, Says Tertullian,; And it was Saint Gregory Nazianzen is advice in his Oration for Peace,, Christians must overcome their Enemies by lessening themselves and lay the Grounds of their highest Triumphos in their lowest Submissions:
and this was the Wisdom of his Meekness, Ne Oves truci minacique vultu absterrendo Lupis parare• Praedam, lest by too much Sternness and Severity, he should fright the Sheep from the Flock,
and this was the Wisdom of his Meekness, Ne Owes truci minacique vultu absterrendo Lupis parare• Praedam, lest by too much Sternness and Severity, he should fright the Sheep from the Flock,
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The Churches Meekness breaks the Force of her Enemies Rage, and she conquers altogether by Acts of Gentleness and Perswasion; and indeed other Methods are improper, nay ineffectual;
The Churches Meekness breaks the Force of her Enemies Rage, and she conquers altogether by Acts of Gentleness and Persuasion; and indeed other Methods Are improper, nay ineffectual;
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they may be beaten out of their Trenches, and out-works of Wickedness, but the Devils strongest hold, the Heart will not be taken by Violence; Nothing can enter there,
they may be beaten out of their Trenches, and outworks of Wickedness, but the Devils Strongest hold, the Heart will not be taken by Violence; Nothing can enter there,
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We must indeed contend earnestly for the Faith, yet above all things we must put on Charity, and use such other Arms as are fit for the Christian Warfare, not those that are carnal, but spiritual, Preaching and Disputation, Holiness of Life, Assiduity of Exhortation, the word of God, and Prayer;
We must indeed contend earnestly for the Faith, yet above all things we must put on Charity, and use such other Arms as Are fit for the Christian Warfare, not those that Are carnal, but spiritual, Preaching and Disputation, Holiness of Life, Assiduity of Exhortation, the word of God, and Prayer;
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and when we come to reprove, rebuke, and to inflict spiritual Punishments, we must distinguish as tenderly as we can, between the wilful and the weak, the obstinate, and the ignorant:
and when we come to reprove, rebuke, and to inflict spiritual Punishments, we must distinguish as tenderly as we can, between the wilful and the weak, the obstinate, and the ignorant:
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The obstinate we must endeavour to save with fear, plucking them out of the Fire, with them we must be more sharp and severe in our Admonitions and Threatnings;
The obstinate we must endeavour to save with Fear, plucking them out of the Fire, with them we must be more sharp and severe in our Admonitions and Threatenings;
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but on the Weak we must have Compassion, those who may be supposed affectu piae Opinionis errare, as Salvian thought charitably of some Arrians of his days;
but on the Weak we must have Compassion, those who may be supposed affectu Pious Opinionis errare, as Salvian Thought charitably of Some Arians of his days;
those who as Sheep going astray, who may be supposed to err through simplicity, or the Fervours of Devotion, ought to be treated with a fatherly Tenderness,
those who as Sheep going astray, who may be supposed to err through simplicity, or the Fervours of Devotion, ought to be treated with a fatherly Tenderness,
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The Council of Aix compares the Church to a Dove, which sometimes may strike gently with her Wings, yet hath neither Beak nor Talons, to tear and destroy.
The Council of Aix compares the Church to a Dove, which sometime may strike gently with her Wings, yet hath neither Beak nor Talons, to tear and destroy.
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And it was once the saying of a wise States-Man, and one not disaffected to our Church; That there is no better way to stop the risings of new Sects, and Schisms, than to reform Abuses, to compound the smaller Differences, to proceed mildly and not with Sanguinary Persecutions.
And it was once the saying of a wise States-Man, and one not disaffected to our Church; That there is no better Way to stop the risings of new Sects, and Schisms, than to reform Abuses, to compound the smaller Differences, to proceed mildly and not with Sanguinary Persecutions.
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for since, The very mildness and gentleness of our Lord Christ, by which St. Paul affectionately entreats the Corinthians, too ineffectually prevails on the Christian World,
for since, The very mildness and gentleness of our Lord christ, by which Saint Paul affectionately entreats the Corinthians, too ineffectually prevails on the Christian World,
why should we think it strange that the Moderation, which is the proper Glory of the Church of England, cannot perswade either the Romanists or Enthnsinsts, to be sensible of that Wisdom and Law of Kindness, which attempers all the Commands and Constitutions of our Church, but the vehement Opposition of both Extreams confesseth,
why should we think it strange that the Moderation, which is the proper Glory of the Church of England, cannot persuade either the Romanists or Enthnsinsts, to be sensible of that Wisdom and Law of Kindness, which attempers all the Commands and Constitutions of our Church, but the vehement Opposition of both Extremes Confesses,
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and shews that we cannot joyn with either of them, in destroying Men's Lives, and Fortunes, overturning of Kingdoms and States, Laws and Governments; much less in deposing or murdering of Soveraign Princes, under the pretence of Conscience, and Religion. But this by the way, my Business at present being not so much to justify the Practice of our Church,
and shows that we cannot join with either of them, in destroying Men's Lives, and Fortune's, overturning of Kingdoms and States, Laws and Governments; much less in deposing or murdering of Sovereign Princes, under the pretence of Conscience, and Religion. But this by the Way, my Business At present being not so much to justify the Practice of our Church,
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it did not arrest their Judgments, with Motives drawn from the civil Power, since it met with the greatest Opposition imaginable, from the Heathen Emperours; but had the true Characters of the Divine Presence,
it did not arrest their Judgments, with Motives drawn from the civil Power, since it met with the greatest Opposition imaginable, from the Heathen emperors; but had the true Characters of the Divine Presence,
and came peaceably in aurd leni, without Noise and Perturbation, insinuating it self into the Beliefs of Men by silent Influences, and convincing Arguments.
and Come peaceably in aurd Leni, without Noise and Perturbation, insinuating it self into the Beliefs of Men by silent Influences, and convincing Arguments.
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And it is a most remarkable Circumstance, That Constantine the Great did not appear in the World to protect Christianity, until it had gained Footing in the most considerable Parts thereof;
And it is a most remarkable Circumstance, That Constantine the Great did not appear in the World to Pact Christianity, until it had gained Footing in the most considerable Parts thereof;
Nor do we read any where, That when Christianity became the Religion of the Empire, They ever used their Power, to revenge their Sufferings, that they ever put either Jew or Heathen to Death,
Nor do we read any where, That when Christianity became the Religion of the Empire, They ever used their Power, to revenge their Sufferings, that they ever put either Jew or Heathen to Death,
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As Nebrchadnezzar once dealt with those who would not Worship his Golden Gods; so did the Heathen Emperors with the Primitive Christians, in a long Series of most merciless Persecutions.
As Nebrchadnezzar once dealt with those who would not Worship his Golden God's; so did the Heathen Emperor's with the Primitive Christians, in a long Series of most merciless Persecutions.
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So did the King of Persia, with Abdas the Bishop, who had overturned his Idol-Temples; So do the Turks at this Day, with all the Opposers of their Superstition. And it is sad to relate the Barbarous Cruelties of some professed Christians, towards others really and truly such;
So did the King of Persiam, with Abdas the Bishop, who had overturned his Idol-Temples; So do the Turks At this Day, with all the Opposers of their Superstition. And it is sad to relate the Barbarous Cruelties of Some professed Christians, towards Others really and truly such;
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how bloody the Rage of the Arrians was against the Catholicks; as likewise that of the Donatists, and Circumcellians, in St. Angustine; that of the Eutichians, in the second Council of Ephesus, called Ephesinum Latrocinium, who murdered Flavianus, Arch-Bishop of Constantinople. To come nearer home;
how bloody the Rage of the Arians was against the Catholics; as likewise that of the Donatists, and Circumcellians, in Saint Augustine; that of the Eutychians, in the second Council of Ephesus, called Ephesinum Latrocinium, who murdered Flavianus, Arch-Bishop of Constantinople. To come nearer home;
The Pseudo-Roman-Catholicks indeed, are upon infamous Record, for their inhumane Cruelties in the defence of their Churches Errors and Ʋsurpations: which speaks the Pope, the Successor of Romulus, who made his way by Blood, rather than of St. Peter, who drew his Sword but once in his Master 's Quarrel,
The Pseudo-Roman-Catholicks indeed, Are upon infamous Record, for their inhumane Cruelties in the defence of their Churches Errors and Ʋsurpations: which speaks the Pope, the Successor of Romulus, who made his Way by Blood, rather than of Saint Peter, who drew his Sword but once in his Master is Quarrel,
When the War, begun by the Christians on the Turks and Saracens, was turned upon the Albigenses by the Popes of Rome; and that the Cruciata was proclaimed against those poor Souls only,
When the War, begun by the Christians on the Turks and Saracens, was turned upon the Albigenses by the Popes of Room; and that the Cruciata was proclaimed against those poor Souls only,
because they differed in some Points of Doctrine, from the Opinions of that Church; how many hundred thousands, of well meaning Men, who made a Conscience of their ways,
Because they differed in Some Points of Doctrine, from the Opinions of that Church; how many hundred thousands, of well meaning Men, who made a Conscience of their ways,
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Thuanus their own Historian, reports that Pope Paul the third, among other Exhortations, which upon his Death-Bed he delivered to his Cardinals, did lastly wish them to uphold the Office of the Inquisition, quo uno sacro-sactam authoritatem niti affirmabant, whereby the Authority of the See of Rome is chiefly supported.
Thuanus their own Historian, reports that Pope Paul the third, among other Exhortations, which upon his Death-Bed he Delivered to his Cardinals, did lastly wish them to uphold the Office of the Inquisition, quo Uno sacro-sactam authoritatem niti affirmabant, whereby the authority of the See of Room is chiefly supported.
Charles the ninth, with the French Papists, never acted any thing with more Satisfaction to his Holiness, than that Tragedy in Paris, and other Cities, where so many thousand Hugonots, were most treacherously and barbarously slaughtered.
Charles the ninth, with the French Papists, never acted any thing with more Satisfaction to his Holiness, than that Tragedy in paris, and other Cities, where so many thousand Huguenots, were most treacherously and barbarously slaughtered.
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The Savage Irish, never thought their Hands and Weapons better employed, than in butchering the Protestants; and this not more from the fierceness of their Natures,
The Savage Irish, never Thought their Hands and Weapons better employed, than in butchering the Protestants; and this not more from the fierceness of their Nature's,
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and Attempts upon the Life of our blessed Queen Elizabeth, by Parry, Babington, Stafford, Lopez, Squire, &c. Nor to present you with the horrid Circumstances of their Powder Treason, against King James her peaceful Successour, all the Royal Family, with the Flower of Church and State in a Parliament Assembly.
and Attempts upon the Life of our blessed Queen Elizabeth, by Parry, Babington, Stafford, Lopez, Squire, etc. Nor to present you with the horrid circumstances of their Powder Treason, against King James her peaceful Successor, all the Royal Family, with the Flower of Church and State in a Parliament Assembly.
and Arch-Bishop Laud 's, as hath formerly, and of late, been sufficiently discovered; how they blowed the Coales of the late unnatural and destructive War;
and Arch-Bishop Laud is, as hath formerly, and of late, been sufficiently discovered; how they blowed the Coals of the late unnatural and destructive War;
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and how they assisted and directed Instruments, whereby that Hellish Enterprize (for which we and the whole Nation mourn this day) was accomplished, and how they triumphed thereupon; all this is notoriously known.
and how they assisted and directed Instruments, whereby that Hellish Enterprise (for which we and the Whole nation mourn this day) was accomplished, and how they triumphed thereupon; all this is notoriously known.
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Then it brake out in Ireland, where it was blessed with his Holiness 's Letters, and assisted by his Nuncio, whom he sent purposely to attend the Fire there;
Then it brake out in Ireland, where it was blessed with his Holiness is Letters, and assisted by his Nuncio, whom he sent purposely to attend the Fire there;
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Both in England and Scotland, the special Tools they wrought with, were borrowed out of the Shops of the Romans. It was our Royal Martyr 's own Observation, That their Maximes were the same with the Jesuites, their Preachers Sermons were delievered in the very Phrase of Becanus, Sciopius, and Eudaemon Johannes, their poor Arguments printed,
Both in England and Scotland, the special Tools they wrought with, were borrowed out of the Shops of the Romans. It was our Royal Martyr is own Observation, That their Maxims were the same with the Jesuits, their Preachers Sermons were Delivered in the very Phrase of Becanus, Sciopius, and Eudaemon Johannes, their poor Arguments printed,
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Hath the Clemency and Indulgence of his Majesty who now is, and whom God long preserve, any ways asswaged their Malice and turned their Hearts to better Purposes?
Hath the Clemency and Indulgence of his Majesty who now is, and whom God long preserve, any ways assuaged their Malice and turned their Hearts to better Purposes?
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Their late deep and dreadful Conspiracy against the sacred Life of so good and Gracious a Prince, and the whole body of his Protestant Subjects, returns a loud Negative to the Question;
Their late deep and dreadful conspiracy against the sacred Life of so good and Gracious a Prince, and the Whole body of his Protestant Subjects, returns a loud Negative to the Question;
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But are the Papists indeed among all our modern Professors of Christianity the only Anti-Gospelers in this particular of promoting Religion by Force? Truly I believe, the bloody and rebellious Principles of all others, were originally theirs, and derived from them.
But Are the Papists indeed among all our modern Professors of Christianity the only Anti-Gospelers in this particular of promoting Religion by Force? Truly I believe, the bloody and rebellious Principles of all Others, were originally theirs, and derived from them.
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And I wish with all my heart, I could honestly speak better, and more gentle things of all their elder Brethren, the Presbyterians; and because many of that Perswasion, are not only sound,
And I wish with all my heart, I could honestly speak better, and more gentle things of all their elder Brothers, the Presbyterians; and Because many of that Persuasion, Are not only found,
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and Orthodox in the main Articles of our reformed Religion, but learned, and able Defenders of it, zealous Protestours against the horrid Wickedness of this Day, and active Instruments in bringing home our banished King; I am not willing to say the worst I know of the violence of some of their Spirits,
and Orthodox in the main Articles of our reformed Religion, but learned, and able Defenders of it, zealous Protestours against the horrid Wickedness of this Day, and active Instruments in bringing home our banished King; I am not willing to say the worst I know of the violence of Some of their Spirits,
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Yet I hope none among us will justify the Rage, Malice, and Cruelties of the Scotchfield-Meeters, ten of whom barbarously murdered the Arch-Bishop of St. Andrews; and it is the current Doctrine of their Pulpits and Books, that killing of Bishops, and those ordained by them, is no Murder,
Yet I hope none among us will justify the Rage, Malice, and Cruelties of the Scotchfield-Meeters, ten of whom barbarously murdered the Arch-Bishop of Saint Andrews; and it is the current Doctrine of their Pulpits and Books, that killing of Bishops, and those ordained by them, is no Murder,
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That thus far we must complain of the severity, their want of a Gospel-Spirit, as Optatus did of some separating, slandering Malecontents of his time, Dei Episcopos linguae Gladio jugulastis, fundentes Sanguinem non Corporis sed Honoris.
That thus Far we must complain of the severity, their want of a Gospel-spirit, as Optatus did of Some separating, slandering Malecontents of his time, Dei Episcopos linguae Gladio jugulastis, fundentes Sanguinem non Corporis sed Honoris.
though you have not shed their Blood, yet you have stained their Honour, and which is worse vilified, their Function; yea notwithstanding the undeniable and convincing Proofs they have given, both heretofore and of late, by their Preachings, Writings,
though you have not shed their Blood, yet you have stained their Honour, and which is Worse vilified, their Function; yea notwithstanding the undeniable and convincing Proofs they have given, both heretofore and of late, by their Preachings, Writings,
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and Practices of their Sincerity in, and Zeal for the Protestant Religion, yet as Tacitus speaks, conflatâ magnâ invidiâ, seu bene seu male gesta premunt, Where Envy and Spite predominate, Mens good or bad Actions are alike distastful;
and Practices of their Sincerity in, and Zeal for the Protestant Religion, yet as Tacitus speaks, conflatâ magnâ invidiâ, seu bene seu male gesta premunt, Where Envy and Spite predominate, Mens good or bad Actions Are alike distasteful;
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Non minus est periculum in magnâ quam in mala fama, cum fumma semper petat livor, It is not the Evil of their Lives, nor the Errour of their Doctrines, but the eminency of their Place, if not of their Vertues, which hath drawn upon them so much vulgar hatred and Obloquy.
Non minus est periculum in magnâ quam in mala fama, cum fumma semper petat livor, It is not the Evil of their Lives, nor the Error of their Doctrines, but the eminency of their Place, if not of their Virtues, which hath drawn upon them so much Vulgar hatred and Obloquy.
and tho at first they pretended a Quarrel only with our Episcopacy, they soon proceeded to pour Contempt upon Princes and Nobles, and to make havock of Royalty it self;
and though At First they pretended a Quarrel only with our Episcopacy, they soon proceeded to pour Contempt upon Princes and Nobles, and to make havoc of Royalty it self;
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and that when it was most happily seated in so Wise, so Holy, and so Gracious a King, and all under a great shew of Zeal for the Gospel, and the Purity of Religion.
and that when it was most happily seated in so Wise, so Holy, and so Gracious a King, and all under a great show of Zeal for the Gospel, and the Purity of Religion.
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and particularly from the Practice of our St. Paul, who tho when a Pharisee, he thought he did God and Religion good Service, in persecuting the Church; yet when once a Christian, he thinks only of preaching the Gospel; He who before breathed out nothing but Threatnings and Slaughter;
and particularly from the Practice of our Saint Paul, who though when a Pharisee, he Thought he did God and Religion good Service, in persecuting the Church; yet when once a Christian, he thinks only of preaching the Gospel; He who before breathed out nothing but Threatenings and Slaughter;
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Not that our Apostle was less concerned for the Interests of Christianity, than for those of his former Religion, but better instructed in the way of promoting them, viz. by the Ministry of Reconciliation, preaching among the Gentiles the unsearchable Riches of Christ, and by propounding the great Benefits and Blessings of the Gospel, as the most powerful Advocates for its Entertainment,
Not that our Apostle was less concerned for the Interests of Christianity, than for those of his former Religion, but better instructed in the Way of promoting them, viz. by the Ministry of Reconciliation, preaching among the Gentiles the unsearchable Riches of christ, and by propounding the great Benefits and Blessings of the Gospel, as the most powerful Advocates for its Entertainment,
How far Civil Magistrates may by Threatnings and Punishments compel Men to serve God, and keep his Commandments, is not the matter of our present Enquiry, we see what is the proper Duty of those of St. Paul 's Order,
How Far Civil Magistrates may by Threatenings and Punishments compel Men to serve God, and keep his commandments, is not the matter of our present Enquiry, we see what is the proper Duty of those of Saint Paul is Order,
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and what work is like to prosper best in their hands, when they have to do either with those at Rome, or any other Sects of Erroneous Christians, viz. Diligence and Faithfulness in preaching of the Gospel; and so I come to the third and last Particular. III.
and what work is like to prosper best in their hands, when they have to do either with those At Room, or any other Sects of Erroneous Christians, viz. Diligence and Faithfulness in preaching of the Gospel; and so I come to the third and last Particular. III.
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The excellent Dr. Hammond, hath well observed that the whole well-being of the Christian Church, which consists in Ʋnity, as the well-being of a Body, in the Health of it;
The excellent Dr. Hammond, hath well observed that the Whole well-being of the Christian Church, which consists in Ʋnity, as the well-being of a Body, in the Health of it;
nay, the very Being it self, which consists in the Truth of the Doctrines, and Obedience to the Institutions of the Gospel, depends in an eminent manner upon the due Qualification of those who are intrusted with the Office of Teaching, in the Church; and although the best of us are not sufficient for so worthy an Employment,
nay, the very Being it self, which consists in the Truth of the Doctrines, and obedience to the Institutions of the Gospel, depends in an eminent manner upon the due Qualification of those who Are Entrusted with the Office of Teaching, in the Church; and although the best of us Are not sufficient for so worthy an Employment,
and shewing out of a good Conversation, our Works with meekness of Wisdom, taking heed unto our selves and to our Doctrine that in so doing we may both save our selves, and them that hear us.
and showing out of a good Conversation, our Works with meekness of Wisdom, taking heed unto our selves and to our Doctrine that in so doing we may both save our selves, and them that hear us.
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if God peradventure will give them Repentance, to the acknowledging of the Truth, and that they may recover themselves out of the Snare of the Devil, who are taken Captive by his Will; as our Apostle exhorts Timothy.
if God Peradventure will give them Repentance, to the acknowledging of the Truth, and that they may recover themselves out of the Snare of the devil, who Are taken Captive by his Will; as our Apostle exhorts Timothy.
and to reduce the Erroneous by all good Means, and to fortity them, what we can, against the Assaults and Artifices of Seducers, who lie in wait to deceive, and make a Prey of them;
and to reduce the Erroneous by all good Means, and to fortity them, what we can, against the Assaults and Artifices of Seducers, who lie in wait to deceive, and make a Prey of them;
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and more especially at this Time, to fore-warn them of the great Evils and Dangers of Popery: That whilst the King and the Parliament take care to secure all the Publick Interests, by Instruments of their own;
and more especially At this Time, to forewarn them of the great Evils and Dangers of Popery: That while the King and the Parliament take care to secure all the Public Interests, by Instruments of their own;
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persuading withal, what we can, to Unity and brotherly Agreement among our selves, that we may thereby strengthen and double our Guards, against so powerful and Subtil an Enemy.
persuading withal, what we can, to Unity and brotherly Agreement among our selves, that we may thereby strengthen and double our Guards, against so powerful and Subtle an Enemy.
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How much doth it concern us, by constant Pain, full Catechising, and Preaching, first to ground and instruct simple People in the Religion of the Gospel, the Principles of Christianity; and then to inform them of the Devices of Satan, the wily Methods of Impostors,
How much does it concern us, by constant Pain, full Catechising, and Preaching, First to ground and instruct simple People in the Religion of the Gospel, the Principles of Christianity; and then to inform them of the Devices of Satan, the wily Methods of Impostors,
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lest by fair Words, and enticing Speeches, they beguile the Hearts of the Simple and Ʋnwary? It concerns us, to warn Men of the infectious and dangerous Nature of Heresy, the Mischief of Schism, the vile and pernicious Designs of some plausible Pretenders to Holiness,
lest by fair Words, and enticing Speeches, they beguile the Hearts of the Simple and Ʋnwary? It concerns us, to warn Men of the infectious and dangerous Nature of Heresy, the Mischief of Schism, the vile and pernicious Designs of Some plausible Pretenders to Holiness,
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and the Spirit of Truth, (which every truly Christian Heart cannot but passionately regret) who go about to turn Men to another Gospel, by converting first the Scripture, the Incarnation, Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of our Lord Christ, into vain and fantastical Allegories; as it is too notoriously known, the Familists sometimes did,
and the Spirit of Truth, (which every truly Christian Heart cannot but passionately regret) who go about to turn Men to Another Gospel, by converting First the Scripture, the Incarnation, Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of our Lord christ, into vain and fantastical Allegories; as it is too notoriously known, the Familists sometime did,
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These things would be plainly represented to the less knowing Parts of our Congregations, and all together would be discreetly and soberly told of the Danger of Popery, Socinianism, as well as Enthusiastical Pretensions;
These things would be plainly represented to the less knowing Parts of our Congregations, and all together would be discreetly and soberly told of the Danger of Popery, Socinianism, as well as Enthusiastical Pretensions;
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and being ready also, with God's gracious Assistance, as mnch as in me lies, to pursue it upon all fitting Occasions, I shall conclude my Preaching with a twofold Prayer: 1. To You, my beloved Hearers;
and being ready also, with God's gracious Assistance, as mnch as in me lies, to pursue it upon all fitting Occasions, I shall conclude my Preaching with a twofold Prayer: 1. To You, my Beloved Hearers;
And I beseech you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that there be no Divisions, or Schisms amongst you but that you be perfectly joyned together in the same mind, and in the same Judgment.
And I beseech you by the name of our Lord jesus christ, that there be no Divisions, or Schisms among you but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same Judgement.
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That instead of repining at little Inconveniences, you would be much, and frequent in serious Thankfulness to our most merciful Father, for the Liberty, Purity,
That instead of repining At little Inconveniences, you would be much, and frequent in serious Thankfulness to our most merciful Father, for the Liberty, Purity,
2. I shall pray to Almighty God, (and I hope that you will all joyn heartily with me,) that the God of Patience will grant you to be like minded one towards another after the example of Jesus Christ, that you may with one mind and with one mouth glorifie God,
2. I shall pray to Almighty God, (and I hope that you will all join heartily with me,) that the God of Patience will grant you to be like minded one towards Another After the Exampl of jesus christ, that you may with one mind and with one Mouth Glorify God,
Now the Lord in Mercy look down from Heaven upon his Church and faithful People; bring his Truth to light more and more, dispel the Mists of Ignorance, remove all Occasions of Offence, settle Peace and Truth, prosper the Means of Grace, build us up in Faith and Holiness,
Now the Lord in Mercy look down from Heaven upon his Church and faithful People; bring his Truth to Light more and more, dispel the Mists of Ignorance, remove all Occasions of Offence, settle Peace and Truth, prosper the Means of Grace, built us up in Faith and Holiness,
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Si longa aetas authoritatem Religionibus conciliat, servanda est tot saeculis Fides, & sequendi sunt nobis parentes qui secuti sunt saeliciter suos. Symmachi. Ep. ad Theod.
Si Longam Aetas authoritatem Religionibus conciliat, servanda est tot saeculis Fides, & sequendi sunt nobis Parents qui secuti sunt saeliciter suos. Symmachi. Epistle and Theod.
Multi Christiani Divos, Divasque non aliter venerantur quam Deum; nec video in multis quid sit discrimen inter eorum opinionem de Sanctis, & id quod Gentiles putabant de suis Diis. Lud. Viv. com. in Aug. de civit. Dei. l. 8. c. ult.
Multi Christians Divos, Divasque non aliter venerantur quam God; nec video in multis quid sit discrimen inter Their opinionem de Sanctis, & id quod Gentiles putabant de suis Dis. Lud. Viv come. in Aug. de Civit. Dei. l. 8. c. ult.
