A sermon of conforming and reforming made to the convocation at S. Pauls Church in London / by John Colet upon Rom. xii, 2 ... writ an hundred and fiftie years since : to which is now added an appendix of Bp. Andrews and Dr. Hammonds solemn petition and advice to the convocation : with his directions to the laity how to prolong their happiness.
A SERMON OF Dr. COLET made to the CONVOCATION, in the year 1511. YE are this day come together (Fathers and Right-wise brethren) to enter into Councel:
A SERMON OF Dr. COLET made to the CONVOCATION, in the year 1511. you Are this day come together (Father's and Rightwise brothers) to enter into Council:
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as saith Esaias, The faithfull city is become an harlot, chap. 1. ver. 21. She hath plaied the whore with many lovers, Jer. 3.1. whereby she hath conceived many seeds of wickedness, and daily bringeth forth very foul fruit.
as Says Isaiah, The faithful City is become an harlot, chap. 1. ver. 21. She hath played the whore with many lovers, Jer. 3.1. whereby she hath conceived many seeds of wickedness, and daily brings forth very foul fruit.
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I esteemed it very unmeet (almost too malapert) that I a servant should counsel my Lords; that I a son should teach you my Fathers. Truely this had been more fit for some one of the Fathers themselves;
I esteemed it very unmeet (almost too malapert) that I a servant should counsel my lords; that I a son should teach you my Father's. Truly this had been more fit for Some one of the Father's themselves;
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But the command of the most Reverend Father and Lord the Archbishop (President of this Councel) must be obeyed, who laid upon me this burden (which is in truth too heavie for my shoulders) for I remember that the prophet Samuel said, Obedience is better then sacrifice.
But the command of the most Reverend Father and Lord the Archbishop (President of this Council) must be obeyed, who laid upon me this burden (which is in truth too heavy for my shoulders) for I Remember that the Prophet Samuel said, obedience is better then sacrifice.
Desiring God to inspire your minds so accordingly to agree, to the benefit and fruit of the Church, that ye may not seem when the Councel is finisht, to have been gathered together in vain, and without cause.
Desiring God to inspire your minds so accordingly to agree, to the benefit and fruit of the Church, that you may not seem when the Council is finished, to have been gathered together in vain, and without cause.
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how dark then shall the secular people be? Wherefore S. Paul said chiefly to Priests and Bishops, Be ye not conformed to this world, but be ye reformed.
how dark then shall the secular people be? Wherefore S. Paul said chiefly to Priests and Bishops, Be you not conformed to this world, but be you reformed.
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These are in the world as S. John witnesseth, 1 Epist. 2. 16. For he saith, All that is in the world is either the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, or the pride of life.
These Are in the world as S. John Witnesseth, 1 Epistle 2. 16. For he Says, All that is in the world is either the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, or the pride of life.
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I. And first to speak of pride of life. How much greediness and appetite of honour and dignity is seen now adays in Clergy-men? How run they (yea almost out of breath) from one benefice to another, from the less to the greater, from the lower to the higher? Who seeth not this,
I. And First to speak of pride of life. How much greediness and appetite of honour and dignity is seen now adais in Clergymen? How run they (yea almost out of breath) from one benefice to Another, from the less to the greater, from the lower to the higher? Who sees not this,
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The son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, Matth. 20. 25, &c. By which words our Saviour doth plainly teach, that a prelacy in the Church, is nothing else but a ministration;
The son of man Come not to be ministered unto, but to minister, Matthew 20. 25, etc. By which words our Saviour does plainly teach, that a Prelacy in the Church, is nothing Else but a ministration;
2. The second secular evil is carnal concupiscence. And hath not this vice grown and encreased in the Church so far, that in this most busie age, the far greater number of Priests minde nothing but what doth delight and please their senses? They give themselves to feasts & banquetting, spend their time in vain babling, are addicted to hunting and hawking,
2. The second secular evil is carnal concupiscence. And hath not this vice grown and increased in the Church so Far, that in this most busy age, the Far greater number of Priests mind nothing but what does delight and please their Senses? They give themselves to feasts & banqueting, spend their time in vain babbling, Are addicted to hunting and hawking,
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3. Covetousness is the third secular evil, which S. John calls the lust of the eyes, and S. Paul, idolatry. This abominable pestilence hath so entred into the minds of almost all Priests, hath so blinded the eyes of their understanding, that we see nothing but that which seems to bring unto us some gain.
3. Covetousness is the third secular evil, which S. John calls the lust of the eyes, and S. Paul, idolatry. This abominable pestilence hath so entered into the minds of almost all Priests, hath so blinded the eyes of their understanding, that we see nothing but that which seems to bring unto us Some gain.
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What other thing seek we now adays in the Church, except fat benefices, and high promotions? And it were well if we minded the duty of those when we have them:
What other thing seek we now adais in the Church, except fat Benefices, and high promotions? And it were well if we minded the duty of those when we have them:
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of thee comes this fervent studie of Ordinaries to dilate their jurisdictions; of thee comes this peevish and raging contention in Ordinaries; of thee insinuation of testaments;
of thee comes this fervent study of Ordinaries to dilate their jurisdictions; of thee comes this peevish and raging contention in Ordinaries; of thee insinuation of Testaments;
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and despising those that concern the amendment of manners. What should I rehearse the rest? To be short (and to conclude at one word) all corruptness, all the decay of the Church, all the offences and scandals of the world, come from the covetousness of the priests:
and despising those that concern the amendment of manners. What should I rehearse the rest? To be short (and to conclude At one word) all corruptness, all the decay of the Church, all the offences and scandals of the world, come from the covetousness of the Priests:
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4. The fourth secular evil that spotteth the face of the Church, is continual secular occupation; wherein Priests and Bishops now adays do busie themselves, becoming the servants rather of men then God, the warriours rather of this world, then of Jesus Christ.
4. The fourth secular evil that spotteth the face of the Church, is continual secular occupation; wherein Priests and Bishops now adais do busy themselves, becoming the Servants rather of men then God, the warriors rather of this world, then of jesus christ.
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Our warring is to pray devoutly, to read and study Scriptures diligently, to preach the word of God sincerely, to administer the H. Sacraments rightly,
Our warring is to pray devoutly, to read and study Scriptures diligently, to preach the word of God sincerely, to administer the H. Sacraments rightly,
which S. Paul witnesseth writing to the Hebrews, Every Bishop, saith he, taken of men, is ordained for men in those things that be unto God, that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
which S. Paul Witnesseth writing to the Hebrews, Every Bishop, Says he, taken of men, is ordained for men in those things that be unto God, that he may offer Gifts and Sacrifices for Sins.
Wherefore those Apostles, that were the first Priests and Bishops, did so much abhor all manner of meddling in secular things, that they would not minister the meat that was necessary to poor people;
Wherefore those Apostles, that were the First Priests and Bishops, did so much abhor all manner of meddling in secular things, that they would not minister the meat that was necessary to poor people;
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but they said, It is not meet that we should leave the word of God and serve tables, we will give our selves continually to prayer and preaching the word of God, Act. vi. 2, 4. And S. Paul cryes to the Corinthians, 1 Epist. vi. 4. If you have judgements of things pertaining to this life, set them to be judges that be most in contempt in the Church.
but they said, It is not meet that we should leave the word of God and serve tables, we will give our selves continually to prayer and preaching the word of God, Act. vi. 2, 4. And S. Paul cries to the Corinthians, 1 Epistle vi. 4. If you have Judgments of things pertaining to this life, Set them to be judges that be most in contempt in the Church.
Many evils doubtless do ensue from this secularity, when Clergiemen and Priests (leaving all spirituality) turmoyl themselves with earthly occupations.
Many evils doubtless do ensue from this secularity, when Clergymen and Priests (leaving all spirituality) turmoil themselves with earthly occupations.
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2. Secondly, Priesthood is despised, when there is no difference between such Priests and Lay-people; but according to the prophesie of Hosea, As the people be, so are the priests.
2. Secondly, Priesthood is despised, when there is no difference between such Priests and Laypeople; but according to the prophesy of Hosea, As the people be, so Are the Priests.
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and in their stead vile and abject persons do exercise high and heavenly things. 4. Fourthly, the lay-people have great occasion offered them of evils, and cause to fall;
and in their stead vile and abject Persons do exercise high and heavenly things. 4. Fourthly, the Laypeople have great occasion offered them of evils, and cause to fallen;
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when those men whose duty it is to draw others from the affection of this world, do by their continual conversation in this world, teach men to love the world;
when those men whose duty it is to draw Others from the affection of this world, do by their continual Conversation in this world, teach men to love the world;
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These be the four evils that I have spoken of (O Fathers, O Priests) by which we are conformable to this world, by which the face of the Church is made illfavoured, by which the state of it is destroyed;
These be the four evils that I have spoken of (Oh Father's, Oh Priests) by which we Are conformable to this world, by which the face of the Church is made illfavoured, by which the state of it is destroyed;
but since this secularity was brought in, since the worldly manner of living crept in among Church-men, the root of all spiritual life (that is, charitie ) hath been extinct:
but since this secularity was brought in, since the worldly manner of living crept in among Churchmen, the root of all spiritual life (that is, charity) hath been extinct:
We are also now adays troubled with hereticks (men intoxicated with strange opinions) but the heresies of them are not so pestilent and pernicious to us and the people,
We Are also now adais troubled with Heretics (men intoxicated with strange opinions) but the heresies of them Are not so pestilent and pernicious to us and the people,
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THe second thing that S. Paul commandeth, is, That we be reformed by the renewing of our minde, that we may prove what is that good will of God, well-pleasing and perfect.
THe second thing that S. Paul commands, is, That we be reformed by the renewing of our mind, that we may prove what is that good will of God, Well-pleasing and perfect.
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Let the canons be rehearsed, which command that d benefices of the Church be given onely to those that are worthy, & that promotions be made by the right balance of vertue, not by nearest q kinred or carnal affection, or acception of persons:
Let the Canonas be rehearsed, which command that worser Benefices of the Church be given only to those that Are worthy, & that promotions be made by the right balance of virtue, not by nearest q kindred or carnal affection, or acception of Persons:
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To this end, let the canons be rehearsed, which forbid and oppose the dirt of e Simony. Which corruption, which infection, which cruel and detestable pestilence, doth now creep abroad like a canker in the minds of Priests;
To this end, let the Canonas be rehearsed, which forbid and oppose the dirt of e Simony. Which corruption, which infection, which cruel and detestable pestilence, does now creep abroad like a canker in the minds of Priests;
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And to, my Lords, these Monkes, Prebends, and Religious men, let the canons be rehearsed, which command them to go the straight way that leads to heaven, leaving the broad way of the world:
And to, my lords, these Monks, Prebends, and Religious men, let the Canonas be rehearsed, which command them to go the straight Way that leads to heaven, leaving the broad Way of the world:
which command them not to turmoil themselves in business, neither n secular nor other: which command that they do not sow in Princes Courts for earthly things.
which command them not to turmoil themselves in business, neither n secular nor other: which command that they do not sow in Princes Courts for earthly things.
which command that they look diligently to the health of souls, that they sow the word of God, that they shew themselves in their Churches, at least on great holydays;
which command that they look diligently to the health of Souls, that they sow the word of God, that they show themselves in their Churches, At least on great holydays;
Let the canons be rehearsed concerning the right bestowing of the p patrimonie of Christ: the canons which command that the goods of the Church be spent not in costly building, not in sumptuous apparel and pompes, not in feasting and banqueting, not in excess and wantonness, not in q enriching of kinsfolk, not in keeping of hounds;
Let the Canonas be rehearsed Concerning the right bestowing of the p patrimony of christ: the Canonas which command that the goods of the Church be spent not in costly building, not in sumptuous apparel and pomps, not in feasting and banqueting, not in excess and wantonness, not in q enriching of kinsfolk, not in keeping of hounds;
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the said Pope answered (and his answer is put into the decrees, cap. 12. quaest. 2.) That the goods of the Bishops ought to be divided into four parts;
the said Pope answered (and his answer is put into the decrees, cap. 12. Question. 2.) That the goods of the Bishops ought to be divided into four parts;
whereof one part ought to be for the Bishop and his houshold, another to his poorer Clergie-men, the third to repair and uphold his tenements, the fourth to poor people.
whereof one part ought to be for the Bishop and his household, Another to his Poorer Clergymen, the third to repair and uphold his tenements, the fourth to poor people.
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Let the Canons be rehearsed (yea, and that oftentimes) which take away the filthiness and corruption of your n Courts, which take away those daily new-found crafts for lucre:
Let the Canonas be rehearsed (yea, and that oftentimes) which take away the filthiness and corruption of your n Courts, which take away those daily newfound crafts for lucre:
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Lastly, let those canons and constitutions of our fore-fathers be renewed, which concern the celebration of r Councels; which appoint Provincial Synods to be oftener used for the Reformation of the Church.
Lastly, let those Canonas and constitutions of our Forefathers be renewed, which concern the celebration of r Counsels; which appoint Provincial Synods to be oftener used for the Reformation of the Church.
Wherefore if ye will have the laypeople to live after your wish and will, first live you your selves after the will of God; and so (trust me) ye shall effect in them whatsoever ye would.
Wherefore if you will have the Laypeople to live After your wish and will, First live you your selves After the will of God; and so (trust me) you shall Effect in them whatsoever you would.
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and 'tis fit ye should (for these are the words of S. Paul to the lay-people, Heb. xiii. 17. Obey them that have rule over you, and submit your selves:
and it's fit you should (for these Are the words of S. Paul to the Laypeople, Hebrew xiii. 17. Obey them that have Rule over you, and submit your selves:
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first do you perform within your selves that which is the reason and cause why they ought to obey you, which the said S. Paul teacheth (and it follows in the text) viz. Take you heed diligently as those that must give a reckoning for their souls, and they will obey you.
First do you perform within your selves that which is the reason and cause why they ought to obey you, which the said S. Paul Teaches (and it follows in the text) viz. Take you heed diligently as those that must give a reckoning for their Souls, and they will obey you.
and reason good (for S. Paul writes to Timothy, that the Priests who rule well are worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and teaching, 1 Tim. iii. 17.) But if you desire to be honoured,
and reason good (for S. Paul writes to Timothy, that the Priests who Rule well Are worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and teaching, 1 Tim. iii. 17.) But if you desire to be honoured,
and it is very fit (for S. Paul writing to the Romanes, saith, It is their duty to minister unto you in carnal things, Rom. XV. 27.) But you ought first to sow your spiritual things,
and it is very fit (for S. Paul writing to the Romans, Says, It is their duty to minister unto you in carnal things, Rom. XV. 27.) But you ought First to sow your spiritual things,
Ye would have the Churches libertie, and not be drawn before secular Judges, this also is reasonable (for it is in the Psalms, Touch not mine anointed, Psal. CV. 15.) But if ye desire this libertie, first unloose your selves from the worldly bondage, from trucking with the world,
You would have the Churches liberty, and not be drawn before secular Judges, this also is reasonable (for it is in the Psalms, Touch not mine anointed, Psalm CV. 15.) But if you desire this liberty, First unloose your selves from the worldly bondage, from trucking with the world,
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Thus have I recited to you (Reverend Fathers, and right famous men) the particulars which I thought fit to be spoke for the reformation of Ecclesiastical affairs.
Thus have I recited to you (Reverend Father's, and right famous men) the particulars which I Thought fit to be spoke for the Reformation of Ecclesiastical affairs.
Truly ye are gathered oftentimes together, but (by your favour to speak the truth) I see not yet what good cometh of your assembling, namely to the Church.
Truly you Are gathered oftentimes together, but (by your favour to speak the truth) I see not yet what good comes of your assembling, namely to the Church.
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and ordain those things that may be profitable to the Church, a praise unto You, and an honour to God; unto whom be all honour and glory now and for ever. Amen. The End.
and ordain those things that may be profitable to the Church, a praise unto You, and an honour to God; unto whom be all honour and glory now and for ever. Amen. The End.
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