Rome's additions to Christianity shewn to be inconsistent with the true design of so spiritual a religion in a sermon preached at Edinburgh, in the east-church of St. Giles. Feb. 14. 1686 : to which is prefixt a letter, vindicating it from the misrepresentations of some of the Romish-Church / by James Canaries ...
THat which through the assistance of God I intend to pursue from this Text is, That the Christian Religion is of the most spiritual Frame and Constitution, the most exactly fitted and proportioned,
THat which through the assistance of God I intend to pursue from this Text is, That the Christian Religion is of the most spiritual Frame and Constitution, the most exactly fitted and proportioned,
That it is of a more noble and elevated Design, than were any of those course Models, which either Wickedness or the Necessity of Affairs did ever introduce among Men:
That it is of a more noble and elevated Design, than were any of those course Models, which either Wickedness or the Necessity of Affairs did ever introduce among Men:
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but in a holy and virtuous Life and Conversation, in Faith, Love, Devotion, Humility, Patience, Contentment, Sobriety, Temperance, Chastity, in Righteousness, Charity, Sincerity, Meekness, Generosity,
but in a holy and virtuous Life and Conversation, in Faith, Love, Devotion, Humility, Patience, Contentment, Sobriety, Temperance, Chastity, in Righteousness, Charity, Sincerity, Meekness, Generosity,
And indeed this Character I have given of the Religion which is acceptable to God through Christ Jesus, is so obviously held forth to us in these Words, that it ought rather to be reckoned as a Paraphrase of,
And indeed this Character I have given of the Religion which is acceptable to God through christ jesus, is so obviously held forth to us in these Words, that it ought rather to be reckoned as a paraphrase of,
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and which was either customary among the Heathens, or should afterwards be invented by any of those who should pretend to follow the Doctrine of Jesus Christ.
and which was either customary among the heathens, or should afterwards be invented by any of those who should pretend to follow the Doctrine of jesus christ.
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Neither such an Administration as was that of the Jews, nor any other whatsoever, of no finer Essence nor Intent, can signifie any thing to those who look for Salvation through the Holy Jesus;
Neither such an Administration as was that of the jews, nor any other whatsoever, of no finer Essence nor Intent, can signify any thing to those who look for Salvation through the Holy jesus;
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Now by this we can onely understand that generous and suitable temper of mind, whereby the Nature of Man is exalted to the greatest height of Perfection that it is capable of on this side of its glorious Estate.
Now by this we can only understand that generous and suitable temper of mind, whereby the Nature of Man is exalted to the greatest height of Perfection that it is capable of on this side of its glorious Estate.
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For 'tis not possible to conceive a more emphatick or comprehensive account of all that is requisite for making up the most spiritual and divine Religion,
For it's not possible to conceive a more emphatic or comprehensive account of all that is requisite for making up the most spiritual and divine Religion,
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than what is implied in Faith working by Love; all that can be called Sanctity or Goodness, being fully comprised in that Grace, thus operative and prolifick.
than what is implied in Faith working by Love; all that can be called Sanctity or goodness, being Fully comprised in that Grace, thus operative and prolific.
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It were easie to shew this, both from the complexion of such a lively Faith, and from the dependance which all that is truly great or noble has upon it.
It were easy to show this, both from the complexion of such a lively Faith, and from the dependence which all that is truly great or noble has upon it.
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or that which availeth in Jesus Christ, is a complete Systeme of the most refined and improved Morality, such as wholly tends to accomplish and adorn the Souls of Men.
or that which availeth in jesus christ, is a complete System of the most refined and improved Morality, such as wholly tends to accomplish and adorn the Souls of Men.
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and does transcend all those low and carnal Schemes, which either Childishness or Superstition did reconcile to those fond and doting Creatures that have ever been wheedled with them.
and does transcend all those low and carnal Schemes, which either Childishness or Superstition did reconcile to those found and doting Creatures that have ever been wheedled with them.
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and that I have not ventured so much upon Inferences, as Interpretations, in making it afford a Subject patly enough accommodated for that which this Discourse has still in its view.
and that I have not ventured so much upon Inferences, as Interpretations, in making it afford a Subject patly enough accommodated for that which this Discourse has still in its view.
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As to the First, It is certain that in the State of Innocence our first Parents were wholly employed in gratitude and love to their Maker, in admiring the beautifull Frame of this World,
As to the First, It is certain that in the State of Innocence our First Parents were wholly employed in gratitude and love to their Maker, in admiring the beautiful Frame of this World,
And all this without any external Ceremonies or Formalities, any outward Schemes of Religion, or Models of Devotion, save onely that they, being lodged in Flesh as well as we, could not but use those gestures and postures which were necessary for them in any publick Worship;
And all this without any external Ceremonies or Formalities, any outward Schemes of Religion, or Models of Devotion, save only that they, being lodged in Flesh as well as we, could not but use those gestures and postures which were necessary for them in any public Worship;
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And the reason is, because God being a Spirit, and so not capable to be the direct Object of material Motions, those which formally respect him must needs proceed from a Spirit too.
And the reason is, Because God being a Spirit, and so not capable to be the Direct Object of material Motions, those which formally respect him must needs proceed from a Spirit too.
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but so far as either they tend to occasion some proportionable ones in the Soul, (as when one in a prostrate posture is thereby moved to thoughts of Humility,) or else for the mutual subserviency and decent administration of publick Worship among many.
but so Far as either they tend to occasion Some proportionable ones in the Soul, (as when one in a prostrate posture is thereby moved to thoughts of Humility,) or Else for the mutual subserviency and decent administration of public Worship among many.
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Now in that blessed Estate there could not but be so very little need of any outward Observances, upon either of these respects, that it were very unreasonable to encrease them beyond what was absolutely necessary and indispensible.
Now in that blessed Estate there could not but be so very little need of any outward Observances, upon either of these respects, that it were very unreasonable to increase them beyond what was absolutely necessary and indispensible.
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But when Sin had overturned all things, and subjected the supreme and leading Faculties in Man, to those low and carnal Members wherein he was but a sharer with the Beasts that perish,
But when since had overturned all things, and subjected the supreme and leading Faculties in Man, to those low and carnal Members wherein he was but a sharer with the Beasts that perish,
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So that the external observation had no other excellency to recommend it, but what it borrowed from the ingenuous and devout Intention of those by whom it was performed;
So that the external observation had no other excellency to recommend it, but what it borrowed from the ingenuous and devout Intention of those by whom it was performed;
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as it did proceed from it, but only as it was informed with the pious affection of the Soul. And consequently all those outward Ministrations did concur to the true design of Religion, but materially at best;
as it did proceed from it, but only as it was informed with the pious affection of the Soul. And consequently all those outward Ministrations did concur to the true Design of Religion, but materially At best;
and it was still those Principles of inward Honesty and Religion, which were preserved after the Fall, that gave the formal value to them, which were the Salt that seasoned all the Sacrifices,
and it was still those Principles of inward Honesty and Religion, which were preserved After the Fallen, that gave the formal valve to them, which were the Salt that seasoned all the Sacrifices,
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However that great enemy of Mankind, who was but the more enraged to a fresh assault by that New Covenant of Grace, whereby all the success of his former was so much defeated, did now look upon himself as furnished with a favourable enough opportunity to attempt his old project once again,
However that great enemy of Mankind, who was but the more enraged to a fresh assault by that New Covenant of Grace, whereby all the success of his former was so much defeated, did now look upon himself as furnished with a favourable enough opportunity to attempt his old project once again,
For finding that an external and sensible Religion was allowed him, he plies himself with all the dexterity of his Nature to improve that while it should supplant it self,
For finding that an external and sensible Religion was allowed him, he plies himself with all the dexterity of his Nature to improve that while it should supplant it self,
The like strategeme did succeed too well also in that new World, which by seeing the ruines of the old, should at least have kept off those rocks that it was dasht upon.
The like stratagem did succeed too well also in that new World, which by seeing the ruins of the old, should At least have kept off those Rocks that it was dashed upon.
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But yet such was the natural complexion and genius of that same Race which he made choice of, that at the Institution of their Law, their fondness to that carnal and sensible Worship, to which they had been inured among the Egyptians, was so very invincible,
But yet such was the natural complexion and genius of that same Raze which he made choice of, that At the Institution of their Law, their fondness to that carnal and sensible Worship, to which they had been inured among the egyptians, was so very invincible,
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For as their Law was at first occasioned by their froward and carnal disposition, with which the infinite goodness of God chus'd rather for a time to comply, than perpetually contend.
For as their Law was At First occasioned by their froward and carnal disposition, with which the infinite Goodness of God chused rather for a time to comply, than perpetually contend.
So having once obtain'd a Religion so gratefull to those fulsome inclinations which did thus closely stick to them, they soon perverted that gratious condescention to which they ow'd it,
So having once obtained a Religion so grateful to those fulsome inclinations which did thus closely stick to them, they soon perverted that gracious condescension to which they owed it,
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they foolishly imagin'd that their God was altogether such a one as themselves, and so more apt to be pleased with the sparkling grandure and magnificence of a flaunting and gaudy devotion,
they foolishly imagined that their God was altogether such a one as themselves, and so more apt to be pleased with the sparkling Grandeur and magnificence of a flaunting and gaudy devotion,
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and that upon their account they became righteous in the sight of God, so as that by the very opus operatum of those Sacrifices and Lustrations which he appointed, their sins and offences were fully expiated,
and that upon their account they became righteous in the sighed of God, so as that by the very opus operatum of those Sacrifices and Lustrations which he appointed, their Sins and offences were Fully expiated,
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For the hopes they had of that happiness, which should accrue to them from the coming of the Messias, did chiefly respect that worldly honour, glory and greatness which they imagin'd was to attend him.
For the hope's they had of that happiness, which should accrue to them from the coming of the Messias, did chiefly respect that worldly honour, glory and greatness which they imagined was to attend him.
And therefore when he went up to the Mount, in imitation of Moses 'tis like, to publish that New Law whereby he would have the lives of Men to be governed, there was nothing he propounded but what was of an exact Morality and goodness, of an absolute and intrinsick rectitude and excellency,
And Therefore when he went up to the Mount, in imitation of Moses it's like, to publish that New Law whereby he would have the lives of Men to be governed, there was nothing he propounded but what was of an exact Morality and Goodness, of an absolute and intrinsic rectitude and excellency,
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Since he was the Truth and Substance of which they were but the Type and Shadow, his very Being, without any more ado, did fully evacuate and abolish them;
Since he was the Truth and Substance of which they were but the Type and Shadow, his very Being, without any more ado, did Fully evacuate and Abolah them;
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as is clearly demonstrated by S. Paul in several of his Epistles, and especially in that to the Hebrews. Nay moreover, our Lord himself did expresly shew us so much, Joh. 4. 21, 23. and he gives the reason thereof, vers. 24. For God is a Spirit,
as is clearly demonstrated by S. Paul in several of his Epistles, and especially in that to the Hebrews. Nay moreover, our Lord himself did expressly show us so much, John 4. 21, 23. and he gives the reason thereof, vers. 24. For God is a Spirit,
'Tis true indeed, he saw that the present circumstances of our frail condition did necessarily require some external and sensible means, to distinguish us from the rest of the world in an outward profession;
It's true indeed, he saw that the present Circumstances of our frail condition did necessarily require Some external and sensible means, to distinguish us from the rest of the world in an outward profession;
But yet those which he did appoint were of so simple a nature, and so common an use in the ordinary course of our life, that in reason it could never be presum'd they would furnish occasion for any accessionary throng of pompous Ceremonies, at once to smother their original simplicity and design too.
But yet those which he did appoint were of so simple a nature, and so Common an use in the ordinary course of our life, that in reason it could never be presumed they would furnish occasion for any accessionary throng of pompous Ceremonies, At once to smother their original simplicity and Design too.
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And it was in consequence to the contrary that our Text was written, when several persons that said they were Christians, would have had That Religion prophaned with them.
And it was in consequence to the contrary that our Text was written, when several Persons that said they were Christians, would have had That Religion Profaned with them.
For the Apostle knowing, not onely that it was dangerous to trust those, who had been train'd up from their infancy amidst a croud of Ceremonies, with any thing that might lead them back to these again,
For the Apostle knowing, not only that it was dangerous to trust those, who had been trained up from their infancy amid a crowd of Ceremonies, with any thing that might led them back to these again,
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But also, that even in the nature of things an outward and splendid Religion did afford matter of tentation to draw aside the most of Men from paying that due attention to those unseen and retired exercises, which are onely proper to a spiritual piety and devotion;
But also, that even in the nature of things an outward and splendid Religion did afford matter of tentation to draw aside the most of Men from paying that due attention to those unseen and retired exercises, which Are only proper to a spiritual piety and devotion;
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and universally remove all these or the like Ceremonies from Christianity, as wholly inconsistent with, and prejudicial to such a spiritual dispensation:
and universally remove all these or the like Ceremonies from Christianity, as wholly inconsistent with, and prejudicial to such a spiritual Dispensation:
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For in Jesus Christ, &c. So that no Ceremonies but such as mere necessity, or a discreet decency and order, does require, can be at all allowable unto those who expect any good from that Religion, which is to be measured by the Will of Jesus Christ,
For in jesus christ, etc. So that no Ceremonies but such as mere necessity, or a discreet decency and order, does require, can be At all allowable unto those who expect any good from that Religion, which is to be measured by the Will of jesus christ,
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Now that during the first Ages of that holy Religion its first and main design, which was so very visible and conspicuous, was carried on with a candour and integrity suitable to it self, is more certain than that it can well be doubted of.
Now that during the First Ages of that holy Religion its First and main Design, which was so very visible and conspicuous, was carried on with a candour and integrity suitable to it self, is more certain than that it can well be doubted of.
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First, Because it could be nothing else but the strictness of its commands, and that exemplary purity of life which these did enjoyn, that occasioned all the persecution that was rais'd against it.
First, Because it could be nothing Else but the strictness of its commands, and that exemplary purity of life which these did enjoin, that occasioned all the persecution that was raised against it.
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First then, 'Twas certainly upon the account of the Excellency of that Morality, and of that sublime Obedience which the Gospel introduc'd, that it met with so bad entertainment in the world,
First then, 'Twas Certainly upon the account of the Excellency of that Morality, and of that sublime obedience which the Gospel introduced, that it met with so bad entertainment in the world,
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For the believing and speculative part of the Christian Religion, in so far as it has no influence upon the life and conversation of Men, was of no such provoking nature,
For the believing and speculative part of the Christian Religion, in so Far as it has no influence upon the life and Conversation of Men, was of no such provoking nature,
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Since the appearing wildness and paradoxy of its most abstruse and unexplicable Mysteries, could at worst have been but resembling to that of those frantick opinions, which in the greatest part of Religions were admitted with the profoundest reverence and veneration;
Since the appearing wildness and paradoxy of its most abstruse and unexplicable Mysteres, could At worst have been but resembling to that of those frantic opinions, which in the greatest part of Religions were admitted with the profoundest Reverence and veneration;
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and which had given a precedent for the highest extravagances to gain credit and regard, were they but once shrouded with the common pretext of pertaining to things sacred.
and which had given a precedent for the highest extravagances to gain credit and regard, were they but once shrouded with the Common pretext of pertaining to things sacred.
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And so as the no less absurd and inconsistent, than unworthy and ridiculous fancies about the Heathen Deities, were so far from incensing or offending the Higher Powers, that on the contrary they became the Objects of their adoration;
And so as the no less absurd and inconsistent, than unworthy and ridiculous fancies about the Heathen Deities, were so Far from incensing or offending the Higher Powers, that on the contrary they became the Objects of their adoration;
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Yet how can it be imagin'd that those who had abandon'd themselves to all the sopperies and trumpery that fond Idolary could inspire Men withall, should have ever been so zealous of their own madness,
Yet how can it be imagined that those who had abandoned themselves to all the fopperies and trumpery that found Idolatry could inspire Men withal, should have ever been so zealous of their own madness,
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as rather than to suffer others be possest with a greater, to persecute them with nothing less than fire and sword, destruction and ruine? This, I say, could never have been, had there not been some other thing of a nearer concern at the bottom of it.
as rather than to suffer Others be possessed with a greater, to persecute them with nothing less than fire and sword, destruction and ruin? This, I say, could never have been, had there not been Some other thing of a nearer concern At the bottom of it.
Nay so far was it from this, that That very Rome which rose up against the Name of Jesus with all the violence and fury that was possible, was yet as much accustom'd to enslave her self to all the Deities of other Nations,
Nay so Far was it from this, that That very Room which rose up against the Name of jesus with all the violence and fury that was possible, was yet as much accustomed to enslave her self to all the Deities of other nations,
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And therefore it seems very obvious from all this, that it was chiefly the preceptive and practical part of Christianity, which was so much the stumbling-block,
And Therefore it seems very obvious from all this, that it was chiefly the preceptive and practical part of Christianity, which was so much the stumbling-block,
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For all Mankind being deeply immers'd in the corruption of flesh and bloud, and universally addicted to indulge themselves in those lusts and pleasures, whose fulsome nature did best suit with such degenerate creatures, it was not to be expected but that when so heavenly and divine a Religion came down from above the clouds, to insinuate it self into their practice and conversation, it should encounter with all the spight and opposition that such an unwelcome,
For all Mankind being deeply immersed in the corruption of Flesh and blood, and universally addicted to indulge themselves in those Lustiest and pleasures, whose fulsome nature did best suit with such degenerate creatures, it was not to be expected but that when so heavenly and divine a Religion Come down from above the Clouds, to insinuate it self into their practice and Conversation, it should encounter with all the spite and opposition that such an unwelcome,
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when the more excellent and losty design it carried along with it, the more directly did it contradict those natural inclinations, in whose satisfaction all the reputed happiness of the world was formerly placed.
when the more excellent and losty Design it carried along with it, the more directly did it contradict those natural inclinations, in whose satisfaction all the reputed happiness of the world was formerly placed.
And upon that score the Religion of the Holy Jesus was lookt upon as some malevolent and insiduous design, to despoil the world of all that was dear unto it;
And upon that score the Religion of the Holy jesus was looked upon as Some malevolent and insiduous Design, to despoil the world of all that was dear unto it;
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This is undoubtedly the most rational account that can be given, wherefore, of all the Religions that ever set foot in the World, the Christian onely was that which lookt so terrible and surprizing,
This is undoubtedly the most rational account that can be given, Wherefore, of all the Religions that ever Set foot in the World, the Christian only was that which looked so terrible and surprising,
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And they were so ill provided of what could advance any external grandure, that it became one of the charges laid against them, that their Religion behov'd to be some mean and skulking thing,
And they were so ill provided of what could advance any external Grandeur, that it became one of the charges laid against them, that their Religion behooved to be Some mean and skulking thing,
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But though they wanted those outward advantages, yet as to the genuine part of their duty, there was never any thing more heavenly and devout, more zealous and fervent;
But though they wanted those outward advantages, yet as to the genuine part of their duty, there was never any thing more heavenly and devout, more zealous and fervent;
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Hitherto then did the Christian Religion preserve its native Temper and Institution. But, alas! not long after that, things began to put on another face.
Hitherto then did the Christian Religion preserve its native Temper and Institution. But, alas! not long After that, things began to put on Another face.
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and began to vye grandure and pomp with all the world, and from one extreme running into another, to busk every thing that related to their Religion in as gaudy a dress,
and began to vie Grandeur and pomp with all the world, and from one extreme running into Another, to busk every thing that related to their Religion in as gaudy a dress,
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and to force those who did haunt it unto their old humility and charity, and unto that ingenuous and plain manner of Devotion, which was onely suitable for so sacred a place.
and to force those who did haunt it unto their old humility and charity, and unto that ingenuous and plain manner of Devotion, which was only suitable for so sacred a place.
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A Church that has perverted the most noble design into the worst purposes, that has daub'd the most beautifull Religion with the most ugly and preternatural inventions,
A Church that has perverted the most noble Design into the worst Purposes, that has daubed the most beautiful Religion with the most ugly and preternatural Inventions,
And therefore I shall onely refer those who are not sufficiently informed, to the 2d and 3d Chapter of the first Book of the Famous Mr. Claude his Historical Defence of the Reformation;
And Therefore I shall only refer those who Are not sufficiently informed, to the 2d and 3d Chapter of the First Book of the Famous Mr. Claude his Historical Defence of the Reformation;
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They did celebrate the Service with so much Pomp, and with such a transporting Consort of the Popes Musicians, that there wanted nothing but the Presence of the Pope himself to make up the most magnificent Shew that ever was upon the Earth.
They did celebrate the Service with so much Pomp, and with such a transporting Consort of the Popes Musicians, that there wanted nothing but the Presence of the Pope himself to make up the most magnificent Show that ever was upon the Earth.
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The Archbishop of Rhodes said the Mass; there were twenty two Cardinals present, and the whole Prelates almost of the Roman Court, with all the Ambassadours of Kings and Princes,
The Archbishop of Rhodes said the Mass; there were twenty two Cardinals present, and the Whole Prelates almost of the Roman Court, with all the ambassadors of Kings and Princes,
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But, Secondly, there is nothing more visible than that it has been its great study and endeavour to take off all the burthen of Religion from the Soul,
But, Secondly, there is nothing more visible than that it has been its great study and endeavour to take off all the burden of Religion from the Soul,
where not onely they have fitted the word for the purpose, but also have so ordered the matter, that there is no more inward sorrow required in the mind,
where not only they have fitted the word for the purpose, but also have so ordered the matter, that there is no more inward sorrow required in the mind,
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Who then would not be encouraged to sin by this Doctrine, when they are taught by it how to redeem the offence so easily? And though they require a purpose of sinning no more,
Who then would not be encouraged to since by this Doctrine, when they Are taught by it how to Redeem the offence so Easily? And though they require a purpose of sinning no more,
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For what can doe it more, than that the very opus operatum of the Sacraments, produces Grace in the receiver of them? And therefore they need not seek for Holiness it self,
For what can do it more, than that the very opus operatum of the Sacraments, produces Grace in the receiver of them? And Therefore they need not seek for Holiness it self,
as the Locusts did upon Egypt. For they hold, that by pattering over the Lord's Prayer, by casting the sign of the Cross, by a dash of Holy Water, by having a bit of an Agnus Dei about one,
as the Locusts did upon Egypt. For they hold, that by pattering over the Lord's Prayer, by casting the Signen of the Cross, by a dash of Holy Water, by having a bit of an Agnus Dei about one,
It is just the same case with that of those lewd kind of people, who being bid say Grace before Meat, answer, that they did it in the morning for all the Day.
It is just the same case with that of those lewd kind of people, who being bid say Grace before Meat, answer, that they did it in the morning for all the Day.
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I shall instance another Doctrine more, and that is their Tenent, that the inherent Righteousness whereby one is justified, does not consist in any temper or frame of the Soul;
I shall instance Another Doctrine more, and that is their Tenent, that the inherent Righteousness whereby one is justified, does not consist in any temper or frame of the Soul;
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Besides the Nonsense of this, which is as great as may be, certainly there is much prejudice in it to the true intent of Religion, especially considering that it is produced, not by the Soul it self,
Beside the Nonsense of this, which is as great as may be, Certainly there is much prejudice in it to the true intent of Religion, especially considering that it is produced, not by the Soul it self,
Now for improving what has been said to our own use, I shall onely recommend that Exhortation wherewith the Apostle addresses the Galatians in the beginning of this Chapter, upon the like occasion, Stand fast in the Liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,
Now for improving what has been said to our own use, I shall only recommend that Exhortation wherewith the Apostle Addresses the Galatians in the beginning of this Chapter, upon the like occasion, Stand fast in the Liberty wherewith christ hath made us free,
So that having so fully discovered the precipice, it were to suppose an equal want of sense both in the Speaker and Hearers, to press you with any Reasons not to leap over it,
So that having so Fully discovered the precipice, it were to suppose an equal want of sense both in the Speaker and Hearers, to press you with any Reasons not to leap over it,
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Yet I hope it will not be impertinent to offer some more general Motives to your consideration, that those who either could not follow the thread of the Discourse closely enough,
Yet I hope it will not be impertinent to offer Some more general Motives to your consideration, that those who either could not follow the thread of the Discourse closely enough,
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or who, having done this, yet perhaps are not so nearly touched with it, as they ought to be, may meet with what may happen to be both more plain and convincing unto them,
or who, having done this, yet perhaps Are not so nearly touched with it, as they ought to be, may meet with what may happen to be both more plain and convincing unto them,
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if ye were not furnished with all the means necessary for being fully convinced of the Excellency of our Religion, infinitely beyond all the false pretending ones that ever inveigled the World,
if you were not furnished with all the means necessary for being Fully convinced of the Excellency of our Religion, infinitely beyond all the false pretending ones that ever inveigled the World,
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and turn your back upon that Church wherein ye have been bred, and which comes as near to the primitive truth and simplicity of the Christian Religion,
and turn your back upon that Church wherein you have been bred, and which comes as near to the primitive truth and simplicity of the Christian Religion,
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and of the powers of the world to come, if they once fall away, to be renewed again unto repentance, seeing they have crucified the Son of God afresh,
and of the Powers of the world to come, if they once fallen away, to be renewed again unto Repentance, seeing they have Crucified the Son of God afresh,
and of our Senses, it is evident that whatever these do necessitate us unto, and do unavoidably force us to admit, must be refounded upon him from whom that necessity was at first derived.
and of our Senses, it is evident that whatever these do necessitate us unto, and do avoidable force us to admit, must be refounded upon him from whom that necessity was At First derived.
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And of this the greatest Champions for Rome have been so conscious, as not finding any imaginable way how to reconcile their Religion with the Faculties of Man, to cut the troublesome knot they could not loose,
And of this the greatest Champions for Room have been so conscious, as not finding any imaginable Way how to reconcile their Religion with the Faculties of Man, to Cut the troublesome knot they could not lose,
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And that I may not be thought to say this gratis, I do appeal to Gonterius, Perronius, Arnoldus, and that Jesuite Verronius, who triumphed mightily in his bold Method, to confound all the Protestants, which was by denying and renouncing all the Principles of Reason with an open Mouth,
And that I may not be Thought to say this gratis, I do appeal to Gonterius, Perronius, Arnoldus, and that Jesuit Verronius, who triumphed mightily in his bold Method, to confound all the Protestants, which was by denying and renouncing all the Principles of Reason with an open Mouth,
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So that he maintained that these Maxims of Reason, Impossibile est idem simul esse & non esse, Quidquid est, quamdiu est, necessario est, Non entis nulla sunt accidentia neque attributa, and such like, ought utterly to be refused.
So that he maintained that these Maxims of Reason, Impossibile est idem simul esse & non esse, Quidquid est, Quamdiu est, Necessarily est, Non entis nulla sunt Accidentia neque Attributa, and such like, ought utterly to be refused.
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For I defie them to shew me any of their Writers upon Transubstantiation, who has not some whining kind of Language or other against our Reason and Senses.
For I defy them to show me any of their Writers upon Transubstantiation, who has not Some whining kind of Language or other against our Reason and Senses.
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And the Authour of that late pretended Answer to the Funeral of the Mass, addresses himself to his Reader thus, pag. 4. Here I humbly intreat the Protestant Reader (says he) to reflect, that in the Mysteries of Religion we must captivate our Ʋnderstanding (that is to say, suspend it from asserting what it might judge, had it nothing to relie upon,
And the Author of that late pretended Answer to the Funeral of the Mass, Addresses himself to his Reader thus, page. 4. Here I humbly entreat the Protestant Reader (Says he) to reflect, that in the Mysteres of Religion we must captivate our Ʋnderstanding (that is to say, suspend it from asserting what it might judge, had it nothing to rely upon,
Just so, if the Protestant Readers of that Book, would but once lay down the certainty of their Reason and their Senses, he would find it no difficult task indeed then to persuade them of Transubstantiation,
Just so, if the Protestant Readers of that Book, would but once lay down the certainty of their Reason and their Senses, he would find it no difficult task indeed then to persuade them of Transubstantiation,
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so that whatever we clearly and distinctly perceive to be true, must necessarily be so; or else we are but Scepticks, without the certainty of any Thing, or Religion, imaginable.
so that whatever we clearly and distinctly perceive to be true, must necessarily be so; or Else we Are but Sceptics, without the certainty of any Thing, or Religion, imaginable.
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And I would ask any of the Church of Rome, how, or by what principles he comes to be persuaded of that Infallibility they boast so much of? For either he believes it rationally,
And I would ask any of the Church of Rome, how, or by what principles he comes to be persuaded of that Infallibility they boast so much of? For either he believes it rationally,
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or by what means he comes to be assured of their certainty? Here he must either run on in infinitum; or at last must acknowledge an entire confidence in his own Faculties,
or by what means he comes to be assured of their certainty? Here he must either run on in infinitum; or At last must acknowledge an entire confidence in his own Faculties,
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From all which it follows, that since the Arguments for which the Infallibility is pretended, do equally involve the certainty both of our Reason, and of our Senses:
From all which it follows, that since the Arguments for which the Infallibility is pretended, do equally involve the certainty both of our Reason, and of our Senses:
therefore that Infallibility, as considered to have actually interessed it self in those Definitions, is the most absurd and self-murthering Chymera that ever was dream'd of in the World.
Therefore that Infallibility, as considered to have actually interested it self in those Definitions, is the most absurd and self-murdering Chymera that ever was dreamed of in the World.
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Reflect therefore well upon that fore-cited passage out of the Hebrews; and consider seriously with your selves what a degree of illumination you have for your Religion,
Reflect Therefore well upon that forecited passage out of the Hebrews; and Consider seriously with your selves what a degree of illumination you have for your Religion,
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And for those wild and unaccountable Fanaticisms that at every turn makes Religion their pretence for Sedition, Tumults and Rebellion, we hate and detest them,
And for those wild and unaccountable Fanaticisms that At every turn makes Religion their pretence for Sedition, Tumults and Rebellion, we hate and detest them,
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For suppose that general Orders were given out by the Pope to all the Confessours to instill the Deposing Doctrine into the Consciences of their Penitents,
For suppose that general Order were given out by the Pope to all the Confessors to instill the Deposing Doctrine into the Consciences of their Penitents,
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And he must be a great stranger to the intrigues of the Court of Rome, who sees not that it is but waiting for a favourable occasion to pay back the dealing of France in its own coin;
And he must be a great stranger to the intrigues of the Court of Rome, who sees not that it is but waiting for a favourable occasion to pay back the dealing of France in its own coin;
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as ye love your King, and your Countrey, hold fast the profession of your Faith without wavering, stand fast in the Liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free,
as you love your King, and your Country, hold fast the profession of your Faith without wavering, stand fast in the Liberty wherewith christ hath made us free,
