Our Lord, who refused no fair opportunity of doing good, would not disdain to go to the Houses, either of the greatest Sinners, or his most deadly Enemies;
Our Lord, who refused no fair opportunity of doing good, would not disdain to go to the Houses, either of the greatest Sinners, or his most deadly Enemies;
would converse familiarly with them, and eat at their Tables, that by such obliging condescension he might by degrees win them to the love and embracing of Divine truth.
would converse familiarly with them, and eat At their Tables, that by such obliging condescension he might by Degrees win them to the love and embracing of Divine truth.
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He consulted their Benefit more than his own Safety or Reputation. He would keep company with Publicanes and Sinners, in order to the reforming of them,
He consulted their Benefit more than his own Safety or Reputation. He would keep company with Publicans and Sinners, in order to the reforming of them,
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He went in therefore with the Pharisee into his House, and without any of those previous Washings and Purifications, which the Jews religiously used before eating, he sat down to meat.
He went in Therefore with the Pharisee into his House, and without any of those previous Washings and Purifications, which the jews religiously used before eating, he sat down to meat.
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He wondred that so great a Prophet and Preacher of Righteousness as our Saviour pretended to be, should so scandalously violate the Traditions of the Elders, verse 38. And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before Dinner:
He wondered that so great a Prophet and Preacher of Righteousness as our Saviour pretended to be, should so scandalously violate the Traditions of the Elders, verse 38. And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not First washed before Dinner:
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observed, at least by the strictest part of the Jews, out of an Opinion that true purity of mind was to be obtain'd and preserved by such frequent washings.
observed, At least by the Strictest part of the jews, out of an Opinion that true purity of mind was to be obtained and preserved by such frequent washings.
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Now this our Saviour with great zeal reproves in the Pharisees, in the Verses before my Text, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the out-side of the Cup and Platter,
Now this our Saviour with great zeal reproves in the Pharisees, in the Verses before my Text, Now do you Pharisees make clean the outside of the Cup and Platter,
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Ye Fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? That is to say, that which God regards is the purity of your Minds, the cleansing your Hearts from all evil affections and filthy lusts;
the Fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? That is to say, that which God regards is the purity of your Minds, the cleansing your Hearts from all evil affections and filthy Lustiest;
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and all your outward washings, without this internal purity, are but as if a man should wash his Vessels, the out-side of them only, leaving the inside of them full of all filthiness and nastiness.
and all your outward washings, without this internal purity, Are but as if a man should wash his Vessels, the outside of them only, leaving thee inside of them full of all filthiness and nastiness.
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as very frequently by Charity, so here by one principal part of Charity, giving of Alms. So that the Sense ought not to be restrained to this single duty of Alms-giving, to the exclusion of the rest;
as very frequently by Charity, so Here by one principal part of Charity, giving of Alms. So that the Sense ought not to be restrained to this single duty of Almsgiving, to the exclusion of the rest;
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And then the Sense is this, Mind chiefly the great, and moral, and substantial parts of Gods Laws, study those Duties that are of eternal and indispensable Obligation, be most zealous and sollicitous for the matters of Piety, Righteousness,
And then the Sense is this, Mind chiefly the great, and moral, and substantial parts of God's Laws, study those Duties that Are of Eternal and indispensable Obligation, be most zealous and solicitous for the matters of Piety, Righteousness,
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They who keep themselves unspotted from all sinful Pollutions, who strictly abstain from unlawful Freedoms, may with a safe Conscience use any unlawful Liberty,
They who keep themselves unspotted from all sinful Pollutions, who strictly abstain from unlawful Freedoms, may with a safe Conscience use any unlawful Liberty,
than by all prudent means to root out those needless scruples out of their minds, which hath been the occasion of such unchristian Separations and dangerous Divisions amongst us, at first begun,
than by all prudent means to root out those needless scruples out of their minds, which hath been the occasion of such unchristian Separations and dangerous Divisions among us, At First begun,
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and still maintained generally upon the account of such things, as I verily believe a well instructed Conscience need not be concerned or disturbed about.
and still maintained generally upon the account of such things, as I verily believe a well instructed Conscience need not be concerned or disturbed about.
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1. A good and well grounded Conscience is, when we carefully abstain from whatever God hath forbidden, don't neglect doing any thing which he hath commanded,
1. A good and well grounded Conscience is, when we carefully abstain from whatever God hath forbidden, don't neglect doing any thing which he hath commanded,
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and as for other matters left indifferent and at Liberty, we do them or forbear doing of them according as the Rules of obedience to Superiours, Prudence, and Charity, do require.
and as for other matters left indifferent and At Liberty, we do them or forbear doing of them according as the Rules of Obedience to Superiors, Prudence, and Charity, do require.
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as the Pharisees made great Conscience of washing before they did eat, and abundance of other unnecessary Rites and Usages they had of Mens own inventing and devising, which they as religiously,
as the Pharisees made great Conscience of washing before they did eat, and abundance of other unnecessary Rites and Usages they had of Men's own inventing and devising, which they as religiously,
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Touch not, taste not, handle not, doubting and fearing where no fear is, thinking that they should as much offend God by eating some kind of Meats, wearing some Garments,
Touch not, taste not, handle not, doubting and fearing where no Fear is, thinking that they should as much offend God by eating Some kind of Meats, wearing Some Garments,
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Which is the case of many amongst us, who by such Scrupulosity about little matters seem more precise and austere than other good and honest Christians are,
Which is the case of many among us, who by such Scrupulosity about little matters seem more precise and austere than other good and honest Christians Are,
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For be it from me, by any thing I shall now say, to discourage the greatest and tenderest care any Christian can take to keep himself from all Sin, from all Occasions and Temptations to it, from the least appearance of Evil, of what is really such:
For be it from me, by any thing I shall now say, to discourage the greatest and Tenderest care any Christian can take to keep himself from all since, from all Occasions and Temptations to it, from the least appearance of Evil, of what is really such:
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and to do any thing that is in it self sinful, out of confidence that it is lawful, is far worse and a more grievous offence than to abstain from many things which are truly lawful, out of an Opinion that they are sinful.
and to do any thing that is in it self sinful, out of confidence that it is lawful, is Far Worse and a more grievous offence than to abstain from many things which Are truly lawful, out of an Opinion that they Are sinful.
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is afraid of omitting or doing what may be omitted or done without Sin. Which I know not how better to illustrate than by those unaccountable Antipathies or Prejudices that some men have against some sort of Meats,
is afraid of omitting or doing what may be omitted or done without Sin. Which I know not how better to illustrate than by those unaccountable Antipathies or Prejudices that Some men have against Some sort of Meats,
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or living Creatures, which have not the least harm or hurt in them, yet are so offensive and dreadful to such Persons, that they fly from them as they would from a Tyger or Bear,
or living Creatures, which have not the least harm or hurt in them, yet Are so offensive and dreadful to such Persons, that they fly from them as they would from a Tiger or Bear,
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or like those who see only by an uncertain glimmering twilight, their Imagination once abus'd and prepossess'd, transforms every Object into a Monster or Gyant.
or like those who see only by an uncertain glimmering twilight, their Imagination once abused and prepossessed, transforms every Object into a Monster or Giant.
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A good Conscience is firm and steady, well setled and resolved, and such needless Scruples about things lawful are at the best a sign of an ungovern'd Fancy, and a weak Judgment.
A good Conscience is firm and steady, well settled and resolved, and such needless Scruples about things lawful Are At the best a Signen of an ungoverned Fancy, and a weak Judgement.
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This doth not argue any extraordinary holiness or purity above others, as the Pharisee conceited of himself, stand off, come not ' nigh me, touch me not,
This does not argue any extraordinary holiness or purity above Others, as the Pharisee conceited of himself, stand off, come not ' High me, touch me not,
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No, we are yet in a childish state, and whilst we are frighted with such Bug-bears and Phantasms, we have not yet arrived to the Understanding or Resolution of a Man.
No, we Are yet in a childish state, and while we Are frighted with such Bugbears and Phantasms, we have not yet arrived to the Understanding or Resolution of a Man.
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They strained at every Gnat, stumbled at every Straw, would starve sooner than eat their Meat with defiled hands, would not for the World wrong a man of a Cummin-seed,
They strained At every Gnat, stumbled At every Straw, would starve sooner than eat their Meat with defiled hands, would not for the World wrong a man of a Cuminseed,
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so that it is said to have been an ordinary Proverb among the Jews, That if but two persons in the World, went to Heaven, one of them would be a Scribe the other a Pharisee.
so that it is said to have been an ordinary Proverb among the jews, That if but two Persons in the World, went to Heaven, one of them would be a Scribe the other a Pharisee.
Yet for all this, if we will believe our Saviour's account of them, they made nothing of swallowing Camels, living in the greatest and most known Wickedness. Alas!
Yet for all this, if we will believe our Saviour's account of them, they made nothing of swallowing Camels, living in the greatest and most known Wickedness. Alas!
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for fear of being polluted by them, yet at the same time they stuck not at suborning false Witnesses against the best and most innocent Person that ever lived.
for Fear of being polluted by them, yet At the same time they stuck not At suborning false Witnesses against the best and most innocent Person that ever lived.
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They blamed the Disciples for plucking the ears of Corn on the Sabbath-day, as if they, poor tender-hearted men, were offended and grieved to the Soul at such Prophaneness,
They blamed the Disciples for plucking the ears of Corn on the Sabbath-day, as if they, poor tender-hearted men, were offended and grieved to the Soul At such Profaneness,
By their curiosity about these external Observances, they hoped to make amends for their gross Transgressions in other cases of far greater weight and moment.
By their curiosity about these external Observances, they hoped to make amends for their gross Transgressions in other cases of Far greater weight and moment.
He thought it might have been better employ'd, to more useful purposes.) Should we not from this have strait concluded him the most charitable and conscientious of all Christ's Disciples,
He Thought it might have been better employed, to more useful Purposes.) Should we not from this have strait concluded him the most charitable and conscientious of all Christ's Disciples,
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They therefore who are so scrupulous about little indifferent matters, ought to approve their Honesty and Sincerity by the most accurate Diligence in the Practise of all other Duties of Religion, which are plainly and undoubtedly such.
They Therefore who Are so scrupulous about little indifferent matters, ought to approve their Honesty and Sincerity by the most accurate Diligence in the practice of all other Duties of Religion, which Are plainly and undoubtedly such.
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They who pretend to such a tender Conscience above other Men must know, that the World will watch them as to the fairness and justice of their Dealings, the calmness of their Tempers, their behaviour in their several Relations, their Modesty, Humility, Charity, Peaceableness, and the like.
They who pretend to such a tender Conscience above other Men must know, that the World will watch them as to the fairness and Justice of their Dealings, the calmness of their Tempers, their behaviour in their several Relations, their Modesty, Humility, Charity, Peaceableness, and the like.
and be uniformly conscientious, then it must be acknowledged, that it is only Weakness or Ignorance that raiseth their Scruples, not any vicious Principle;
and be uniformly conscientious, then it must be acknowledged, that it is only Weakness or Ignorance that Raiseth their Scruples, not any vicious Principle;
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But, when I see a Man scrupling praying by a Book or Form, and yet living without any Sense of God or Fear of him, afraid of a Ceremony in God's Worship,
But, when I see a Man Scrutining praying by a Book or From, and yet living without any Sense of God or fear of him, afraid of a Ceremony in God's Worship,
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and not afraid of a plain damnable Sin, of Covetousness, rash censuring his Brethren, of Hatred and Strife, Faction and Schism, and disobedience to Superiours;
and not afraid of a plain damnable since, of Covetousness, rash censuring his Brothers, of Hatred and Strife, Faction and Schism, and disobedience to Superiors;
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but some other bye end or interest that acts and moves such a Person, and in pleading the Tenderness of his Conscience he is no other than a downright Hypocrite.
but Some other buy end or Interest that acts and moves such a Person, and in pleading the Tenderness of his Conscience he is no other than a downright Hypocrite.
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On the other side, Let a Man be never so punctual and critical in his Conformity to all the appointed Ceremonies and Usages in our Church, let him constantly attend Gods solemn Worship,
On the other side, Let a Man be never so punctual and critical in his Conformity to all the appointed Ceremonies and Usages in our Church, let him constantly attend God's solemn Worship,
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and behave himself most reverently and decently at the Publick Prayers, yet if this Man be prophane and intemperate, a Derider of true Piety and Godliness,
and behave himself most reverently and decently At the Public Prayers, yet if this Man be profane and intemperate, a Derider of true Piety and Godliness,
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if he lives loosly and at Random, all his regular Devotions, all his bowing and kneeling to the Honour of our Saviour, all his niceness about his Worship to perform it in the most orderly manner, all his Zeal for the Church shall avail him nothing.
if he lives loosely and At Random, all his regular Devotions, all his bowing and kneeling to the Honour of our Saviour, all his niceness about his Worship to perform it in the most orderly manner, all his Zeal for the Church shall avail him nothing.
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And hath it not often hapned in the World, that such a mighty Scrupulosity about our Duty hath proved a very successful way of growing great or raising an Estate, by giving Men so fair an opportunity of imposing upon the credulous and unwary? So that I have known it advised as an useful caution to those that would live in the World, always to stand upon your Guard and look to your Pockets,
And hath it not often happened in the World, that such a mighty Scrupulosity about our Duty hath proved a very successful Way of growing great or raising an Estate, by giving Men so fair an opportunity of imposing upon the credulous and unwary? So that I have known it advised as an useful caution to those that would live in the World, always to stand upon your Guard and look to your Pockets,
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He is likely to make but a slow Progress in his Journey, who instead of going on cheerfully in his way, is frequently at a stand, doubting which Foot he should set forward,
He is likely to make but a slow Progress in his Journey, who instead of going on cheerfully in his Way, is frequently At a stand, doubting which Foot he should Set forward,
Scruples about things indifferent, when once we attend to and entertain them, like the Plague of Flies amongst the Egyptians, will be constantly buzzing in our Ears,
Scruples about things indifferent, when once we attend to and entertain them, like the Plague of Flies among the egyptians, will be constantly buzzing in our Ears,
till at length we come to distrust every thing, and there is nothing that belongs to ordinary civility, no recreation we can use, no cloaths we can wear, no discourse we can hold with others, no conversation we can maintain,
till At length we come to distrust every thing, and there is nothing that belongs to ordinary civility, no recreation we can use, no clothes we can wear, no discourse we can hold with Others, no Conversation we can maintain,
or business which we transact in the World, but we shall raise some trifling Objections or Scruples about it, which will make our Condition continually uneasie and restless. For,
or business which we transact in the World, but we shall raise Some trifling Objections or Scruples about it, which will make our Condition continually uneasy and restless. For,
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for, being grounded upon some very little and inconsiderable Reason, there is hardly any thing to be done but some small Exceptions may be started against it, which may soon puzzle and confound the more ignorant sort of Christians.
for, being grounded upon Some very little and inconsiderable Reason, there is hardly any thing to be done but Some small Exceptions may be started against it, which may soon puzzle and confound the more ignorant sort of Christians.
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This doth not only now and then happen in the World, but is the probable effect of embracing and cherishing such Scruples, that men go on scrupling one thing after another, till at length they doubt of every thing.
This does not only now and then happen in the World, but is the probable Effect of embracing and cherishing such Scruples, that men go on Scrutining one thing After Another, till At length they doubt of every thing.
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5. Lastly, This needless scrupling of lawful things hath done unspeakable Mischief to the Church of Christ, especially to the Reformed Church of England; a Church reformed according to the most Primitive and Apostolical Pattern, by the best and wisest Rules, in which even by the confession of the soberest and most considerable of our Dissenters nothing is required,
5. Lastly, This needless Scrutining of lawful things hath done unspeakable Mischief to the Church of christ, especially to the Reformed Church of England; a Church reformed according to the most Primitive and Apostolical Pattern, by the best and Wisest Rules, in which even by the Confessi of the Soberest and most considerable of our Dissenters nothing is required,
and particular Forms, Rites, and Modes of Discipline and Worship, with which some Men are not well satisfied or pleased, which they judge might be better done and ordered another way,
and particular Forms, Rites, and Modes of Discipline and Worship, with which Some Men Are not well satisfied or pleased, which they judge might be better done and ordered Another Way,
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We all worship the same God, believe in the same Lord and Saviour, have the same Baptism, the same Faith, the same Hope, the same common Interest, our Sacraments,
We all worship the same God, believe in the same Lord and Saviour, have the same Baptism, the same Faith, the same Hope, the same Common Interest, our Sacraments,
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as to the main are rightly administred according to our Saviours Institution, our Churches are acknowledged to be true Churches of Jesus Christ: but there are some Constitutions, which respect chiefly outward Order and the decent performance of Divine Worship, against which men have received strange Prejudices, on the account of them have raised a mighty noise and clamour against the Church,
as to the main Are rightly administered according to our Saviors Institution, our Churches Are acknowledged to be true Churches of jesus christ: but there Are Some Constitutions, which respect chiefly outward Order and the decent performance of Divine Worship, against which men have received strange Prejudices, on the account of them have raised a mighty noise and clamour against the Church,
and these Differences have proceeded to such an height, as to beget immortal Feuds and Animosities, to break and crumble us into little Parties and Fractions, whereby mutual Edification his hindred, our common Religion suffers Reproach, the Enemies of it are strengthned and encouraged, publick Peace endangered,
and these Differences have proceeded to such an height, as to beget immortal Feuds and Animosities, to break and crumble us into little Parties and Fractions, whereby mutual Edification his hindered, our Common Religion suffers Reproach, the Enemies of it Are strengthened and encouraged, public Peace endangered,
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and the continuance of these miserable Distractions amongst us upon such frivolous Accounts, (if compared with the Interests of Peace and Charity) is a matter of sad consideration to all lively Members of Christ's Body,
and the Continuance of these miserable Distractions among us upon such frivolous Accounts, (if compared with the Interests of Peace and Charity) is a matter of sad consideration to all lively Members of Christ's Body,
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The grand Enemy of mankind hath by various ways and means all along contriv'd, and endeavoured to defeat the designs of Heaven for the good and happiness of men:
The grand Enemy of mankind hath by various ways and means all along contrived, and endeavoured to defeat the designs of Heaven for the good and happiness of men:
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When therefore he perceived that by all the grievous Persecutions he raised against the Church, it spread only so much the faster, that at last the whole Heathen Idolatry fell down before the Cross of Christ;
When Therefore he perceived that by all the grievous Persecutions he raised against the Church, it spread only so much the faster, that At last the Whole Heathen Idolatry fell down before the Cross of christ;
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and by adulterating and corrupting the Christian Doctrine, to spoil it of all its Efficacy, to introduce his old Heathen Rites and Idolatrous Ceremonies,
and by adulterating and corrupting the Christian Doctrine, to spoil it of all its Efficacy, to introduce his old Heathen Rites and Idolatrous Ceremonies,
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and fraud, which is so pleasing to his own infernal nature, hoping to burn, destroy, root out all true Christians from the face of the Earth, under colour of propagating the Catholick Faith,
and fraud, which is so pleasing to his own infernal nature, hoping to burn, destroy, root out all true Christians from the face of the Earth, under colour of propagating the Catholic Faith,
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When Christendom had long groaned under this miserable Tyranny, it pleased God in many places of Europe, but especially here in England, to set on foot a Reformation of Religion, which was happily and peaceably accomplished among us by the favour and countenance of publick Authority and the wise Counsel and Advice of our Reverend Bishops and other Ministers.
When Christendom had long groaned under this miserable Tyranny, it pleased God in many places of Europe, but especially Here in England, to Set on foot a Reformation of Religion, which was happily and peaceably accomplished among us by the favour and countenance of public authority and the wise Counsel and advice of our Reverend Bishops and other Ministers.
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To nip this in the Bud the Devil raised that sharp Persecution in Queen Mary 's days, in which our first Reformers gloriously sealed what they had done with their Blood:
To nip this in the Bud the devil raised that sharp Persecution in Queen Marry is days, in which our First Reformers gloriously sealed what they had done with their Blood:
A great cry was soon raised against our Church, as not sufficiently purged from Popery, our Bishops, our Prayers, our Ceremonies were all Antichristian,
A great cry was soon raised against our Church, as not sufficiently purged from Popery, our Bishops, our Prayers, our Ceremonies were all Antichristian,
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insomuch, that it came to pass, as some of those who now dissent from us did then camplain, That Professors of Religion did openly oppose and deride almost all that Service of God out of Conscience, which other men used to do out of Prophaneness.
insomuch, that it Come to pass, as Some of those who now dissent from us did then camplain, That Professors of Religion did openly oppose and deride almost all that Service of God out of Conscience, which other men used to do out of Profaneness.
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To be sure by these uncharitable Separations we highly gratifie the common Eenemy, whose great Design and Policy it hath all along been, by the Follies and invincible Scruples of Protestant Dissenters to weaken,
To be sure by these uncharitable Separations we highly gratify the Common Enemy, whose great Design and Policy it hath all along been, by the Follies and invincible Scruples of Protestant Dissenters to weaken,
If any now tell me, that to prevent this great Mischief and Danger that ariseth from our Divisions, it is not so necessary that the People should lay down their Scruples, (which they cannot well do,
If any now tell me, that to prevent this great Mischief and Danger that arises from our Divisions, it is not so necessary that the People should lay down their Scruples, (which they cannot well do,
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since no one can at any time think or believe as he will,) as it is that the Impositions themselves, the matters scrupled at, should be removed and taken away,
since no one can At any time think or believe as he will,) as it is that the Impositions themselves, the matters scrupled At, should be removed and taken away,
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What the Duty of our Governours and Superiours is, how far they may or ought to condescend to the Weakness or Scruples of others, I shall not take upon me to determine;
What the Duty of our Governors and Superiors is, how Far they may or ought to condescend to the Weakness or Scruples of Others, I shall not take upon me to determine;
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for, since there will be always a difference in Mens Understandings and Tempers, some weak and injudicious, others peevish and proud, there will consequently be many that shall scruple and be offended at the best and most innocent Constitutions.
for, since there will be always a difference in Men's Understandings and Tempers, Some weak and injudicious, Others peevish and proud, there will consequently be many that shall scruple and be offended At the best and most innocent Constitutions.
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And if the Ceremonies now in use amongst us had not been retained at our first Reformation, those very Persons, who are now so much dissatisfied with the Imposition of them, would perhaps have been the first that should have then complained of the want of them.
And if the Ceremonies now in use among us had not been retained At our First Reformation, those very Persons, who Are now so much dissatisfied with the Imposition of them, would perhaps have been the First that should have then complained of the want of them.
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or leave out of it, till all Parties amongst us are satisfied, (which indeed can never be effected) as it doth consist in our becoming more truly Christian in our Lives and Tempers.
or leave out of it, till all Parties among us Are satisfied, (which indeed can never be effected) as it does consist in our becoming more truly Christian in our Lives and Tempers.
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and industriously seek for Doubts and Scruples, and are glad to find them, and prefer their own private Opinion and Judgment before the Wisdom and Authority of all their Governours,
and industriously seek for Doubts and Scruples, and Are glad to find them, and prefer their own private Opinion and Judgement before the Wisdom and authority of all their Governors,
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whether Civil or Ecclesiastical, it is plain our Divisions and Animosities will not, cannot cease. But this leads me to the last thing I design'd to discourse of;
whither Civil or Ecclesiastical, it is plain our Divisions and Animosities will not, cannot cease. But this leads me to the last thing I designed to discourse of;
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but only in general I shall crave leave to advise you some few things, which would mightily tend to the removing those Doubts and Scruples that yet detain so many in a state of utter Separation from us,
but only in general I shall crave leave to Advice you Some few things, which would mightily tend to the removing those Doubts and Scruples that yet detain so many in a state of utter Separation from us,
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Which charitable Design and Attempt, however unsuccessful I may be in it, yet cannot, I hope, be unacceptable to any, whose Consciences are pester'd with such Scruples,
Which charitable Design and Attempt, however unsuccessful I may be in it, yet cannot, I hope, be unacceptable to any, whose Consciences Are pestered with such Scruples,
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since I endeavour only to deliver them from those Mistakes, which beside the disservice they do to Religion and the Protestant Interest, do also expose them to trouble and danger from the Publick Laws and Civil Magistrate.
since I endeavour only to deliver them from those Mistakes, which beside the disservice they do to Religion and the Protestant Interest, do also expose them to trouble and danger from the Public Laws and Civil Magistrate.
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Now consider, I beseech you, Can that Man have becoming and excellent Thoughts of the Divine Nature, who imagines that God regards any particular Gestures, Habits,
Now Consider, I beseech you, Can that Man have becoming and excellent Thoughts of the Divine Nature, who imagines that God regards any particular Gestures, Habits,
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and Postures so far, as that the acceptance of our Service and Worship should depend upon such Circumstances of our religious Actions? When with all Humility and true Devotion of Heart a sincere Christian prostrates himself at the Throne of God's Grace,
and Postures so Far, as that the acceptance of our Service and Worship should depend upon such circumstances of our religious Actions? When with all Humility and true Devotion of Heart a sincere Christian prostrates himself At the Throne of God's Grace,
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and with earnest Desire and Affections begs those good things that are according to Gods Mind and Will, Can we believe that the Father of our Spirits shall refuse and reject his Petition because it is delivered in a certain prescribed form of Words? Shall his importunate renewed Requests fail of Success because he still useth the same Expressions,
and with earnest Desire and Affections begs those good things that Are according to God's Mind and Will, Can we believe that the Father of our Spirits shall refuse and reject his Petition Because it is Delivered in a certain prescribed from of Words? Shall his importunate renewed Requests fail of Success Because he still uses the same Expressions,
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or the elegancy of our Phrase and Stile? Is it not the Heart and inward frame of Spirit that God principally respects in all our Prayers? Or can we think so meanly of God, that he should shut his ears against the united Prayers of his People,
or the elegancy of our Phrase and Style? Is it not the Heart and inward frame of Spirit that God principally respects in all our Prayers? Or can we think so meanly of God, that he should shut his ears against the united Prayers of his People,
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and out of a grateful acknowledgment of the Benefits therein conferr'd upon him, takes the Sacrament upon his Knees, in the humblest Posture; the other sitting or standing.
and out of a grateful acknowledgment of the Benefits therein conferred upon him, Takes the Sacrament upon his Knees, in the Humblest Posture; the other sitting or standing.
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or that it would not have been of the same advantage to him if he also had received it kneeling? To surmise any such thing, is surely to dishonour God,
or that it would not have been of the same advantage to him if he also had received it kneeling? To surmise any such thing, is surely to dishonour God,
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because the Jewish Worship was typical of what was to come hereafter, and those many nice Observances that were appointed were not commanded for themselves,
Because the Jewish Worship was typical of what was to come hereafter, and those many Nicaenae Observances that were appointed were not commanded for themselves,
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It is a spiritual rational Service God now expects from us, and delights in, and he must look upon God as a very fond and captious Being, who can perswade himself that our Prayers and Thansgivings and other Acts of Worship,
It is a spiritual rational Service God now expects from us, and delights in, and he must look upon God as a very found and captious Being, who can persuade himself that our Prayers and Thanksgivings and other Acts of Worship,
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tho we be most hearty and devout in them, yet shall be rejected by him only because of some particular Habits or Gestures we used, which were neither dishonourable to God,
though we be most hearty and devout in them, yet shall be rejected by him only Because of Some particular Habits or Gestures we used, which were neither dishonourable to God,
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Such mean Thoughts of God are the true ground of all Superstition, when we think to court and please him by making great Conscience about little things;
Such mean Thoughts of God Are the true ground of all Superstition, when we think to court and please him by making great Conscience about little things;
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so on the other side, minding those things most, in which the Power of Religion doth consist, is the best way to cure our Scrupulousness about little things.
so on the other side, minding those things most, in which the Power of Religion does consist, is the best Way to cure our Scrupulousness about little things.
This was the Apostle's Advice to the Romans, cap. 14. amongst whom eating or not eating some Meats, observing or not observing some days, had occasioned as much trouble and Scruple as forms of Prayer and Ceremonies do now amongst us, ver. 17. The Kingdom of God is not Meat or Drink,
This was the Apostle's advice to the Roman, cap. 14. among whom eating or not eating Some Meats, observing or not observing Some days, had occasioned as much trouble and Scruple as forms of Prayer and Ceremonies do now among us, ver. 17. The Kingdom of God is not Meat or Drink,
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and a peaceable Spirit and Conversation, and then he adds, ver. 18. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God and approved of Men.
and a peaceable Spirit and Conversation, and then he adds, ver. 18. For he that in these things serves christ is acceptable to God and approved of Men.
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Thus when you betake your selves to your Prayers, let it be your greatest care to fix in your Minds a due sense of God's Infinite Majesty, of your own Vileness and Unworthiness, of your manifold Wants ▪ and Necessities,
Thus when you betake your selves to your Prayers, let it be your greatest care to fix in your Minds a due sense of God's Infinite Majesty, of your own Vileness and Unworthiness, of your manifold Wants ▪ and Necessities,
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nor require new Phrases every time to stir his Attention or to raise his Affection. Thus let Men be very diligent and conscientious in preparing themselves for the Holy Communion;
nor require new Phrases every time to stir his Attention or to raise his Affection. Thus let Men be very diligent and conscientious in preparing themselves for the Holy Communion;
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for, they will find that they are quite other things in which true Religion consists, in a new Nature, in a divine temper of Mind, in the constant Practise of Holiness, Righteousness, and Charity;
for, they will find that they Are quite other things in which true Religion consists, in a new Nature, in a divine temper of Mind, in the constant practice of Holiness, Righteousness, and Charity;
Whereas would they come once to distrust their own Judgments, to suppose that they may perhaps be all this while mistaken, would they calmly and patiently hear, faithfully and impartially consider what is said or wrote against them,
Whereas would they come once to distrust their own Judgments, to suppose that they may perhaps be all this while mistaken, would they calmly and patiently hear, faithfully and impartially Consider what is said or wrote against them,
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If therefore any Man be possessed with Doubts or Scruples against any thing practised or required in our Church, let him first read some of those excellent Books, that are written with all the fairness and evidence imaginable, on purpose to explain and justifie those things that are most usually excepted against;
If Therefore any Man be possessed with Doubts or Scruples against any thing practised or required in our Church, let him First read Some of those excellent Books, that Are written with all the fairness and evidence imaginable, on purpose to explain and justify those things that Are most usually excepted against;
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Hath any man a scruple about his Estate, whether it be firmly setled, or he hath a true legal Title to it? The way he takes for satisfaction is to advise with Lawyers, the most eminent for Knowledge and Honesty in their profession.
Hath any man a scruple about his Estate, whither it be firmly settled, or he hath a true Legal Title to it? The Way he Takes for satisfaction is to Advice with Lawyers, the most eminent for Knowledge and Honesty in their profession.
Thus is it with one that doubts whether such a custom or practise be for his health, the opinion of known and experienced Physitians is the only proper means to determine him in such a case.
Thus is it with one that doubts whither such a custom or practice be for his health, the opinion of known and experienced Physicians is the only proper means to determine him in such a case.
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but with all modesty to propound their doubts, meekly to hearken to and receive Instruction, humbly begging of God to open their Understandings that they may see and embrase the truth, taking great care that no evil affection, love of a Party or carnal interest influence or byass their Judgments.
but with all modesty to propound their doubts, meekly to harken to and receive Instruction, humbly begging of God to open their Understandings that they may see and embrace the truth, taking great care that no evil affection, love of a Party or carnal Interest influence or bias their Judgments.
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for it is not so absurd, as may by some be imagined, for the Common People to take upon trust from their lawful Teachers, what they are not competent Judges of themselves.
for it is not so absurd, as may by Some be imagined, for the Common People to take upon trust from their lawful Teachers, what they Are not competent Judges of themselves.
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But the difficulty here is, how shall a private Christian govern himself, when the very Guides and Ministers of Religion determine differently concerning these matters in question amongst us? Some warranting and allowing them, others as much disapproving and condemning them:
But the difficulty Here is, how shall a private Christian govern himself, when the very Guides and Ministers of Religion determine differently Concerning these matters in question among us? some warranting and allowing them, Others as much disapproving and condemning them:
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1. As for those who scruple at Conformity, and are tolerably to judge for themselves, let not such relye barely upon the Authority either of the one or the other.
1. As for those who scruple At Conformity, and Are tolerably to judge for themselves, let not such rely barely upon the authority either of the one or the other.
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All we desire of them is, that they would equally hear both sides, that they would think that the Ministers of the Church of England have some Sense and Conscience too as well as other Men,
All we desire of them is, that they would equally hear both sides, that they would think that the Ministers of the Church of England have Some Sense and Conscience too as well as other Men,
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that laying aside all Prejudices, Favour to or admiration of Mens Persons, they would weigh and consider the Arguments that may be propounded to them, being diffident of their own Apprehensions,
that laying aside all Prejudices, Favour to or admiration of Men's Persons, they would weigh and Consider the Arguments that may be propounded to them, being diffident of their own Apprehensions,
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they not being able to give any tolerable account of their dissent from us, only in general Words declaiming against Popery, Superstition, Antichristian and Unscriptural Ceremonies, Humane Traditions, &c. ) such had better trust to and depend on those Ministers, of known Sufficiency for their Office, who are regularly and by the Laws of the Land set over them,
they not being able to give any tolerable account of their dissent from us, only in general Words declaiming against Popery, Superstition, Antichristian and Unscriptural Ceremonies, Humane Traditions, etc.) such had better trust to and depend on those Ministers, of known Sufficiency for their Office, who Are regularly and by the Laws of the Land Set over them,
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I speak now of these present Controversies about Forms and Ceremonies so hotly agitated amongst us, which are above the Sphere of common People, out of their profession;
I speak now of these present Controversies about Forms and Ceremonies so hotly agitated among us, which Are above the Sphere of Common People, out of their profession;
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When therefore in such cases, about which we cannot easily satisfie our selves, we follow the Advice of the publickly authorized Guides and Preachers of Religion,
When Therefore in such cases, about which we cannot Easily satisfy our selves, we follow the advice of the publicly authorized Guides and Preachers of Religion,
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Our Error is more excusable and pardonable, as being occasion'd by those, to whose Judgment, by God's Command, we did owe a great Respect and Submission.
Our Error is more excusable and pardonable, as being occasioned by those, to whose Judgement, by God's Command, we did owe a great Respect and Submission.
Thus let a man that is troubled with any threatning disease, apply himself rather to the Licensed Phisicians or Chirurgions, of approved Skill and Honesty;
Thus let a man that is troubled with any threatening disease, apply himself rather to the Licensed Physicians or Chirurgeons, of approved Skill and Honesty;
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or where in the New Testament we are told, that God will be angry with us for doing any thing which he hath no where forbid, either by general or particular Laws? For unless this can be shewn, there can be no colour for this Pretence,
or where in the New Testament we Are told, that God will be angry with us for doing any thing which he hath not where forbid, either by general or particular Laws? For unless this can be shown, there can be no colour for this Pretence,
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If therefore these be not determined in Scripture, and it is unlawful to do any thing in Gods Worship but what is so determined, it follows that God cannot be worshipped at all,
If Therefore these be not determined in Scripture, and it is unlawful to do any thing in God's Worship but what is so determined, it follows that God cannot be worshipped At all,
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if this Principle be admitted for true, that whatsoever is not commanded is forbid, since the external Circumstances of religious Actions, without which they cannot be performed, are not prescribed or determined in Scripture;
if this Principle be admitted for true, that whatsoever is not commanded is forbid, since the external circumstances of religious Actions, without which they cannot be performed, Are not prescribed or determined in Scripture;
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Besides, this Reason would oblige us to separate from all the Churches that ever were or are in the World, there being no constituted Church in which there are not some Orders and Injunctions for the regulating the publick Worship of God no where commanded in Scripture.
Beside, this Reason would oblige us to separate from all the Churches that ever were or Are in the World, there being no constituted Church in which there Are not Some Order and Injunctions for the regulating the public Worship of God no where commanded in Scripture.
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nor is there any Church at this day, that hath not by its own Authority determined some of the circumstances of Divine Service for the more decent and orderly performance thereof.
nor is there any Church At this day, that hath not by its own authority determined Some of the Circumstances of Divine Service for the more decent and orderly performance thereof.
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Nay, those very Persons that make this Exception, do themselves practise many things in the Worship of God, without the least shadow of a Divine Command, to which they oblige their Hearers and Communicants:
Nay, those very Persons that make this Exception, do themselves practise many things in the Worship of God, without the least shadow of a Divine Command, to which they oblige their Hearers and Communicants:
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for, conceived Prayers, sitting at the Eucharist, sprinkling the Infant at Baptism, the Minister's officiating in a black Cloak or Coat, are full out as unscriptural, humane, uncommanded as any Gesture, Habit,
for, conceived Prayers, sitting At the Eucharist, sprinkling the Infant At Baptism, the Minister's officiating in a black Cloak or Coat, Are full out as unscriptural, humane, uncommanded as any Gesture, Habit,
that what they did was very commendable and a good Beginning, but they were forced to comply with the necessities of the Age, which would not bear a compleat Reformation.
that what they did was very commendable and a good Beginning, but they were forced to comply with the necessities of the Age, which would not bear a complete Reformation.
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but then by degrees, as they found opportunity, they have added a number of impious and pernicious Doctrines to the Christian Faith, the Belief and Profession of which they equally require of all that are in their Communion.
but then by Degrees, as they found opportunity, they have added a number of impious and pernicious Doctrines to the Christian Faith, the Belief and Profession of which they equally require of all that Are in their Communion.
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Besides this, they have introduced several idolatrous and superstitious Rites and Practises into the Service of their Church, never heard of for the first four hundred Years, by which they have miserably defaced and corrupted the Worship of God,
Beside this, they have introduced several idolatrous and superstitious Rites and Practises into the Service of their Church, never herd of for the First four hundred years, by which they have miserably defaced and corrupted the Worship of God,
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Now our first Reformers here in England did not go about to invent a new Species of Government, to devise new Rites and Ceremonies ▪ and a new form of Worship, such as should be least excepted against,
Now our First Reformers Here in England did not go about to invent a new Species of Government, to devise new Rites and Ceremonies ▪ and a new from of Worship, such as should be least excepted against,
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but they wisely considered, that if they did but reject what the Romanists had added to the Faith and Worship of Christians, lay aside their novel Inventions, Usurpations,
but they wisely considered, that if they did but reject what the Romanists had added to the Faith and Worship of Christians, lay aside their novel Inventions, Usurpations,
In our Church we pray neither to Saints nor Angels, nor the Virgin Mary, our Liturgy is in a known Tongue, we deny the Laity no part of the Sacrament,
In our Church we pray neither to Saints nor Angels, nor the Virgae Marry, our Liturgy is in a known Tongue, we deny the Laity no part of the Sacrament,
This therefore I conclude to be the best and plainest rule for the governing of our Consciences, not wilfully to omit any thing that God hath commanded, to avoid to the utmost of our Power what God hath forbid;
This Therefore I conclude to be the best and Plainest Rule for the governing of our Consciences, not wilfully to omit any thing that God hath commanded, to avoid to the utmost of our Power what God hath forbid;
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This one rule (and it cannot but seem a very reasonable one) would soon put an end to our squabbles and janglings about Formes and Ceremonies and other indifferent things.
This one Rule (and it cannot but seem a very reasonable one) would soon put an end to our squabbles and janglings about Forms and Ceremonies and other indifferent things.
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5. In order to the bringing men to a complyance with the Laws of our Church, we must desire them to consider that there never was nor ever will be any publick Constitution, that will be every way unexceptionable.
5. In order to the bringing men to a compliance with the Laws of our Church, we must desire them to Consider that there never was nor ever will be any public Constitution, that will be every Way unexceptionable.
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as a Reverend Person of our Church hath observed, to the state of that miserable Man who left all humane Society that he might not be defiled with other Mens Sins,
as a Reverend Person of our Church hath observed, to the state of that miserable Man who left all humane Society that he might not be defiled with other Men's Sins,
Men must be willing, if ever they would promote Peace and Unity, to put candid Constructions and favourable Interpretations upon things, to take them by the best handle,
Men must be willing, if ever they would promote Peace and Unity, to put candid Constructions and favourable Interpretations upon things, to take them by the best handle,
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We must not make personal, accidental Faults, nor any thing a pretence for our leaving the Communion of our Church, which ariseth only from the necessary condition and temper of all humane Affairs, that nothing here is absolutely perfect.
We must not make personal, accidental Faults, nor any thing a pretence for our leaving the Communion of our Church, which arises only from the necessary condition and temper of all humane Affairs, that nothing Here is absolutely perfect.
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and conquer your Scruples, then be advised to lay them aside, to throw them out of your Minds as dangerous Temptations, and act positively against them.
and conquer your Scruples, then be advised to lay them aside, to throw them out of your Minds as dangerous Temptations, and act positively against them.
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But here I easily imagine some ready presently to ask me, Do you perswade us to conform to the Orders of the Church tho we are not satisfied in our Minds concerning them? I answer, That I think this the best Advice that can be given to such scrupulous Persons.
But Here I Easily imagine Some ready presently to ask me, Do you persuade us to conform to the Order of the Church though we Are not satisfied in our Minds Concerning them? I answer, That I think this the best advice that can be given to such scrupulous Persons.
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if every private Christian was obliged to suspend joyning himself to it, till he was perfectly satisfied about the reasonableness and expediency of all that was required,
if every private Christian was obliged to suspend joining himself to it, till he was perfectly satisfied about the reasonableness and expediency of all that was required,
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I know therefore no better Rule for the directing and quieting Mens Consciences than this, that as to all such matters as relate to Publick Order and decent Administration of Gods Worship, they should without any superstitious fearfulness comply with the Customs of the Church they live in, never troubling themselves,
I know Therefore no better Rule for the directing and quieting Men's Consciences than this, that as to all such matters as relate to Public Order and decent Administration of God's Worship, they should without any superstitious fearfulness comply with the Customs of the Church they live in, never troubling themselves,
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nor curiously examining what is best and fittest, as long as there is nothing enjoyned or done, which (after due enquiry) appears to us contrary to any Law of God.
nor curiously examining what is best and Fittest, as long as there is nothing enjoined or done, which (After due enquiry) appears to us contrary to any Law of God.
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Thus St. Augustin directs us in that often quoted place, where he tells us, He knew no better course for a serious prudent Christian to take, in matters of Rites and Customs,
Thus Saint Augustin directs us in that often quoted place, where he tells us, He knew no better course for a serious prudent Christian to take, in matters of Rites and Customs,
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This was agreeable to the Counsel St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, gave him when he was sent by his Mother to enquire his Judgment about the Saturday Fast, When I am at Rome, saith the Bishop, I fa•t on the Sabbath,
This was agreeable to the Counsel Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, gave him when he was sent by his Mother to inquire his Judgement about the Saturday Fast, When I am At Room, Says the Bishop, I fa•t on the Sabbath,
but if People raise all the Difficulties and Objections they can start, before they proceed to a Resolution about things that have no manifest Impiety in them,
but if People raise all the Difficulties and Objections they can start, before they proceed to a Resolution about things that have no manifest Impiety in them,
nor are plainly nor by any easie consequence, contrary to the revealed Will of God, this cannot but occasion infinite Perplexity and Trouble to Mens Minds,
nor Are plainly nor by any easy consequence, contrary to the revealed Will of God, this cannot but occasion infinite Perplexity and Trouble to Men's Minds,
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Should all those that have some little Arguments against the Sign of the Cross, puzzle themselves with the Objections usually urged against Infant Baptism,
Should all those that have Some little Arguments against the Signen of the Cross, puzzle themselves with the Objections usually urged against Infant Baptism,
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and defer baptizing their Children till they were fully satisfied about it, I doubt not but the baptizing of Infants would soon be as much scrupled at as the crossing them now is.
and defer baptizing their Children till they were Fully satisfied about it, I doubt not but the baptizing of Infants would soon be as much scrupled At as the crossing them now is.
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Before we separate from a Church, or refuse to comply with its Orders, we ought to be fully satisfied and persuaded of the unlawfulness of what is required, that it is forbid by God;
Before we separate from a Church, or refuse to comply with its Order, we ought to be Fully satisfied and persuaded of the unlawfulness of what is required, that it is forbid by God;
The Judicious and Learned Bishop Sanderson thus expresseth it in his fourth Sermon Ad Clerum, The Law taketh every Man for a good Man and true, till his Truth aud Honesty be legally disproved:
The Judicious and Learned Bishop Sanderson thus Expresses it in his fourth Sermon Ad Clerum, The Law Takes every Man for a good Man and true, till his Truth and Honesty be legally disproved:
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so in these matters (he speaks of those Ceremonies that for Orders sake, and to add the greater Solemnity to sacred Actions, are appointed in the Church) we are to believe all things to be lawful for us to do, which cannot be shewn by good Evidence either of Scripture or Reason to be unlawful.
so in these matters (he speaks of those Ceremonies that for Order sake, and to add the greater Solemnity to sacred Actions, Are appointed in the Church) we Are to believe all things to be lawful for us to do, which cannot be shown by good Evidence either of Scripture or Reason to be unlawful.
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and without any Examination submit to every thing their Superiours please to impose upon them, let him only consider (which we all agree in) that there are many things in the Popish Worship and Religion manifestly evil,
and without any Examination submit to every thing their Superiors please to impose upon them, let him only Consider (which we all agree in) that there Are many things in the Popish Worship and Religion manifestly evil,
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but to him that esteemeth any thing unclean it is unclean? Doth not he expresly tell us, That whatsoever is not of Faith is Sin? that is, Whatever we do without a full Persuasion of the lawfulness of it,
but to him that esteems any thing unclean it is unclean? Does not he expressly tell us, That whatsoever is not of Faith is since? that is, Whatever we do without a full Persuasion of the lawfulness of it,
And doth not the Apostle say, He that doubteth is damned if he eat, before he is convinced that it may be done? I desire here therefore only to be rightly understood,
And does not the Apostle say, He that doubteth is damned if he eat, before he is convinced that it may be done? I desire Here Therefore only to be rightly understood,
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but yet he doth not like or approve of it, he hath some little Reasons and Exceptions against it, it is not the best and fittest, all things considered.
but yet he does not like or approve of it, he hath Some little Reasons and Exceptions against it, it is not the best and Fittest, all things considered.
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This is properly a Scruple, and is certainly the case of all those, who do sometimes (to save themselves from the severity of the Laws) joyn in our Worship, and communicate with us;
This is properly a Scruple, and is Certainly the case of all those, who do sometime (to save themselves from the severity of the Laws) join in our Worship, and communicate with us;
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though we do not judge them absolutely sinful, yet it is safest for him who cannot satisfie himielf concerning the Goodness and Fitness of them, wholly to deny himself the use of them.
though we do not judge them absolutely sinful, yet it is Safest for him who cannot satisfy himielf Concerning the goodness and Fitness of them, wholly to deny himself the use of them.
1. When our Superiours, other Civil or Ecclesiastical, whom by the Will of God we are bound to obey in all lawful things, have interposed their Commands, our Scruples will not excuse or justifie our Disobedience.
1. When our Superiors, other Civil or Ecclesiastical, whom by the Will of God we Are bound to obey in all lawful things, have interposed their Commands, our Scruples will not excuse or justify our Disobedience.
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Thus most and best Casuists do determine about a doubtful Conscience, particularly the forenamed reverend Bishop, in the same Sermon, Whatsoever is commanded us by those whom God hath set over us, either in Church, Commonwealth,
Thus most and best Casuists do determine about a doubtful Conscience, particularly the forenamed reverend Bishop, in the same Sermon, Whatsoever is commanded us by those whom God hath Set over us, either in Church, Commonwealth,
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or Family (quod tamen non sit certum displicere Deo, saith St. Bernard) which is not evidently contrary to the Law and Will of God, ought to be of us received and obeyed no otherwise than as if God himself had commanded it,
or Family (quod tamen non sit certum displicere God, Says Saint Bernard) which is not evidently contrary to the Law and Will of God, ought to be of us received and obeyed no otherwise than as if God himself had commanded it,
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But now this is more plain concerning Fears and Scruples only about the conveniency and expediency of things, these ought all to be despised when they come in Competition with the Duty of Obedience.
But now this is more plain Concerning Fears and Scruples only about the conveniency and expediency of things, these ought all to be despised when they come in Competition with the Duty of obedience.
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whether in Church or State, as they do expect their Servants and Children should to themselves, they would soon see the reasonableness of such submission.
whither in Church or State, as they do expect their Servants and Children should to themselves, they would soon see the reasonableness of such submission.
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For all Government and Subjection would be very precarious and arbitrary, if every one that did not approve of a Law or was not fully satisfied about the reasonableness of it was thereby exempted from all Obligations to obey it.
For all Government and Subjection would be very precarious and arbitrary, if every one that did not approve of a Law or was not Fully satisfied about the reasonableness of it was thereby exempted from all Obligations to obey it.
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for according to this principle, no publick Laws and Constitutions can be valid and binding, unless every scrupulous, tho a very ignorant Conscience, consent to them.
for according to this principle, no public Laws and Constitutions can be valid and binding, unless every scrupulous, though a very ignorant Conscience, consent to them.
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Suppose for once that our publick way of Worship is not the best that can be divised, that many things might be amended in our Liturgy, that we could invent a more agreeable Establishment than this present is (which yet no man in the World can ever tell,
Suppose for once that our public Way of Worship is not the best that can be devised, that many things might be amended in our Liturgy, that we could invent a more agreeable Establishment than this present is (which yet no man in the World can ever tell,
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for we cannot know all the inconveniences of any Alteration, till it comes to be tryed) yet granting all this, it cannot be thought so intolerable an Evil as contempt of Gods Solemn Worship, dividing into Sects and Parties, living in Debate, Contention, and Separation from one another.
for we cannot know all the inconveniences of any Alteration, till it comes to be tried) yet granting all this, it cannot be Thought so intolerable an Evil as contempt of God's Solemn Worship, dividing into Sects and Parties, living in Debate, Contention, and Separation from one Another.
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yet to forsake the Communion of such a true Church of Jesus Christ, and set up a distinct Altar in opposition to it, to combine and associate into separate Congregations, is (as it is somewhere expressed) like knocking a man on the head because his Teeth are rotten, or his Nails too long.
yet to forsake the Communion of such a true Church of jesus christ, and Set up a distinct Altar in opposition to it, to combine and associate into separate Congregations, is (as it is somewhere expressed) like knocking a man on the head Because his Teeth Are rotten, or his Nails too long.
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How much more agreeable is it to the Christian Temper, to be willing to sacrifice all such Doubts and Scruples to the Interests of publick Order and divine Charity;
How much more agreeable is it to the Christian Temper, to be willing to sacrifice all such Doubts and Scruples to the Interests of public Order and divine Charity;
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For this we have the example of our Blessed Lord and Saviour, who lived and died in Communion with a Church where there were far greater Corruptions both as to Persons and Practises,
For this we have the Exampl of our Blessed Lord and Saviour, who lived and died in Communion with a Church where there were Far greater Corruptions both as to Persons and Practises,
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but assembled with them in their Publick Synagogues, which answer to our Parish-Churches, preached in the Temple tho they had made it a Den of Thieves, observed their Festivals,
but assembled with them in their Public Synagogues, which answer to our Parish-churches, preached in the Temple though they had made it a Den of Thieves, observed their Festivals,
tho some of them of humane Institution, nay commanded his Disciples to continue to hear the Scribes and Pharisees, tho they were a most vile and wretched Generation of Men.
though Some of them of humane Institution, nay commanded his Disciples to continue to hear the Scribes and Pharisees, though they were a most vile and wretched Generation of Men.
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Great were the Pollutions and Misdemeanours in the Churches of Rome, Corinth, Galatia, yet no one Member of them is ever commanded to come out or separate from those Churches to joyn in a purer Congregation or to avoid mixt Communions, or for better Edification.
Great were the Pollutions and Misdemeanours in the Churches of Room, Corinth, Galatia, yet no one Member of them is ever commanded to come out or separate from those Churches to join in a Purer Congregation or to avoid mixed Communions, or for better Edification.
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how severely the Holy Apostles chid and rebuked those that caused Divisions and Strife amongst Christians, reckoning Schism and Contention amongst the most heinous and dangerous Sins.
how severely the Holy Apostles Child and rebuked those that caused Divisions and Strife among Christians, reckoning Schism and Contention among the most heinous and dangerous Sins.
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nay, what the old Non-conformists here in England have said of it, yet remaining in Print, charging the People to be as tender of Church-Division as they were of Drunkenness, Whoredom, or any other enormous Crime.
nay, what the old nonconformists Here in England have said of it, yet remaining in Print, charging the People to be as tender of Church-division as they were of drunkenness, Whoredom, or any other enormous Crime.
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Let us therefore divert our Fears and Scruples upon greater Sins. It is far more certain that causless Separation from the Communion of Christians is sinful,
Let us Therefore divert our Fears and Scruples upon greater Sins. It is Far more certain that causeless Separation from the Communion of Christians is sinful,
Why then have Men such invincible Scruples about one, and none at all about the other? They run headlong into the Separate Assemblies, which surely are more like to Schismatical Conventicles than any thing in our Church is to Idolatry.
Why then have Men such invincible Scruples about one, and none At all about the other? They run headlong into the Separate Assemblies, which surely Are more like to Schismatical Conventicles than any thing in our Church is to Idolatry.
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and Charity, as they are of worshipping God after an impure manner, and this alone will contribute much to the making up those Breaches which threaten sudden Ruine to our Church and Nation.
and Charity, as they Are of worshipping God After an impure manner, and this alone will contribute much to the making up those Breaches which threaten sudden Ruin to our Church and nation.
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