The Adamites sermon containing their manner of preaching, expounding, and prophesying, as it was delivered in Marie-bone Park / by Obadiah Couchman, a grave weaver, dwelling in Southwark, who with his companie were taken and discovered by the constable and other officers of that place, by the meanes of a womans husband who dogged them hither, and some part likewise by meanes of a gentlewoman, a widow who is a ministers daughter in the citie of London, who was almost perswaded to become one of their societie, if her father had not disswaded her from it ; also a dialogue between an Adamite and a Brownist, concerning their religion, &c.
like an innocent and harmlesse Flock of sheep in this holy place, much like that Garden of Paradise wherein our first parents Adam and Eve were placed, Let us (my holy Brethren,
like an innocent and harmless Flock of sheep in this holy place, much like that Garden of Paradise wherein our First Parents Adam and Eve were placed, Let us (my holy Brothers,
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and more holy sisters) imitate their examples, for you know they were naked, which is to say (if we rightly expound it) they were naked or without Cloathes:
and more holy Sisters) imitate their Examples, for you know they were naked, which is to say (if we rightly expound it) they were naked or without Clothes:
but also our shirts and smocks, especially because they are of the colour white, and like to the whore of Babylons superstitious smock, with whom the wicked commit the act of Adulterie.
but also our shirts and smocks, especially Because they Are of the colour white, and like to the whore of Babylons superstitious smock, with whom the wicked commit the act of Adultery.
as you shall find it thus registred and recorded (or that the infants of grace may plainly understand) printed in the Chapter of Genesis, and the Verse, the words are these: And they were both naked; And they were both naked.
as you shall find it thus registered and recorded (or that the Infants of grace may plainly understand) printed in the Chapter of Genesis, and the Verse, the words Are these: And they were both naked; And they were both naked.
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The second is a nakednesse of stone-walls, and windowes full of Idolatrous pictures, Organs that bellow like the Beast of Rome, or to interpret it more plainly:
The second is a nakedness of stonewalls, and windows full of Idolatrous pictures, Organs that bellow like the Beast of Room, or to interpret it more plainly:
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yet they are lin'd with Plush, they are out-landish plush cloaks, they smell of cursed Mahomet. Others my beloved brethren and Sisters, weare Cloaks of red Scarlet, side, large,
yet they Are lined with Plush, they Are outlandish plush cloaks, they smell of cursed Mahomet. Others my Beloved brothers and Sisters, wear Cloaks of read Scarlet, side, large,
Nay my beloved, those that are the chiefe heads and Governours of the Kingdome, the punishers of vice, maintaine it in themselves, by wearing side and long robes of Purple,
Nay my Beloved, those that Are the chief Heads and Governors of the Kingdom, the punishers of vice, maintain it in themselves, by wearing side and long robes of Purple,
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and Scarlet, under which are hid innumerable multitudes of iniquities. Nay, moreover, my beloved Brethren and Sisters, the popish Bishops doe gird sin to them,
and Scarlet, under which Are hid innumerable Multitudes of iniquities. Nay, moreover, my Beloved Brothers and Sisters, the popish Bishops do gird since to them,
and they weare upon them Gownes of beyond-sea Satlens; the very name whereof is Idolatrie, because it is a cousin German to Saten: thus much for Habits.
and they wear upon them Gowns of beyond-sea Satlens; the very name whereof is Idolatry, Because it is a Cousin Germane to Saten: thus much for Habits.
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A very zealous Brother had the unhappinesse to be a bookish Scholler, and to understand the prophane language of Rome, but before his death he was verie penitent for it, and sorrowed exceedingly.
A very zealous Brother had the unhappiness to be a bookish Scholar, and to understand the profane language of Room, but before his death he was very penitent for it, and sorrowed exceedingly.
He said the name of a Church in the Idolatrous Latin tongue was Ecclesia, which is derived from a Greek word, NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies to call,
He said the name of a Church in the Idolatrous Latin tongue was Ecclesia, which is derived from a Greek word,, which signifies to call,
There are in those Idolatrous Churc•es •reat bel owing Organs, that roare like the great beast of Rome, which the wicked say is to stirre up their devotion.
There Are in those Idolatrous Churc•es •reat bel owing Organs, that roar like the great beast of Room, which the wicked say is to stir up their devotion.
These wicked beloved, sing their prayers in prick song, they keep men and boyes purposely for singing, which are clothed in white Raiments, they provide houses for them in Pe•ty Canons; Beloved, I know you are not ignorant what Canons are, Canons I say, that were invented by the Arch-Prelate of Lambeth, wherein was included that Portentous Monster, &c. Now the singing men live in the Petty Canons, what then are the Great Ca•ons? Then the Ministers that preach in those Churches are learned and skilfull in the varietie of tongues such as were at the confusion of Babel, which I hope will be the confusion of their Church;
These wicked Beloved, sing their Prayers in prick song, they keep men and boys purposely for singing, which Are clothed in white Raiments, they provide houses for them in Pe•ty Canonas; beloved, I know you Are not ignorant what Canonas Are, Canonas I say, that were invented by the Arch-Prelate of Lambeth, wherein was included that Portentous Monster, etc. Now the singing men live in the Petty Canonas, what then Are the Great Ca•ons? Then the Ministers that preach in those Churches Are learned and skilful in the variety of tongues such as were At the confusion of Babel, which I hope will be the confusion of their Church;
for it was the confusion of languages that pulled downe that high steeple, that Grantham spire steeple of Babel: They speake in that Idolatrous tongue Latine so boldly as they doe in the Masses,
for it was the confusion of languages that pulled down that high steeple, that Grantham spire steeple of Babel: They speak in that Idolatrous tongue Latin so boldly as they do in the Masses,
Do not they set upon their Idolatrous Churches the Crosse? Do not they build in the middle of their Cities Crosses and put heads of Gold upon them? Do they not make Percullices for the Citie gates with crosse beames in them? Do they not suffer the Lettices,
Do not they Set upon their Idolatrous Churches the Cross? Do not they built in the middle of their Cities Crosses and put Heads of Gold upon them? Do they not make Percullices for the city gates with cross beams in them? Do they not suffer the Lettices,
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or ensignes of the house of the beast with seven heads and ten hornes, I meane of Tavernes and Ale houses, to bee made with crosse barres? Doe they not set up signes to their houses, (which shew there is nothing but poperie within) of the Crosse Keyes? Doe they not picture Saint Laurence a crosse his Gridfron? Doe they not make the bottome of their Andirons in crosses? Are not their bed cords a crosse? Are not the Leads in their windowes a crosse? are not their two-handed swords made in forme of a Crosse? Is not their coyne,
or ensigns of the house of the beast with seven Heads and ten horns, I mean of Taverns and Ale houses, to be made with cross bars? Do they not Set up Signs to their houses, (which show there is nothing but popery within) of the Cross Keys? Do they not picture Saint Laurence a cross his Gridfron? Do they not make the bottom of their Andirons in Crosses? are not their Bed cords a cross? are not the Leads in their windows a cross? Are not their two-handed swords made in Form of a Cross? Is not their coin,
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as shillings, six pences, and the like, full of Crosses? Our well affected brethren the Scots are enemies to those Idolatrous crosses, who make their two pences with Roses and Thistles upon them? have not their gold of 11. shillings the Daggers a crosse? Doe they not lay Sacks upon the backs of their horses a crosse? Are not the Spokes of Coach-wheeles a Crosse? are not the horses harnesses made a crosse:
as shillings, six pences, and the like, full of Crosses? Our well affected brothers the Scots Are enemies to those Idolatrous Crosses, who make their two pences with Roses and Thistles upon them? have not their gold of 11. shillings the Daggers a cross? Do they not lay Sacks upon the backs of their Horses a cross? are not the Spokes of Coach-wheels a Cross? Are not the Horses harnesses made a cross:
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and White-crosse street? Nay more than this, doe they not set watch-men every night to attend the headlesse Crosse in Barbicane with Halberts that are a crosse? My beloved they deale with many more crosses, which the Spirit will not suffer me to name;
and White-cross street? Nay more than this, do they not Set watchmen every night to attend the headless Cross in Barbicane with Halberds that Are a cross? My Beloved they deal with many more Crosses, which the Spirit will not suffer me to name;
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when thou returnest, thou shalt see fires and Coaches upon the Thames, and the first Faire thou carriest after, thou shalt bee paid with the P. and say I thanke you mistresse:
when thou returnest, thou shalt see fires and Coaches upon the Thames, and the First Fair thou carriest After, thou shalt be paid with the P. and say I thank you mistress:
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the Summer apparell of the earth more delightfull and softer by far than their stones: the chirping of these pretty birds more melodious than their howling Organs;
the Summer apparel of the earth more delightful and Softer by Far than their stones: the chirping of these pretty Birds more melodious than their howling Organs;
We therefore, my dearely affected, that are voyd of these superstitious coverings, not onely Cloathes, but also Churches, for we prophesie in the open fields as our Father Adam did in the garden of Eden, must needs be in the state of innocence,
We Therefore, my dearly affected, that Are void of these superstitious coverings, not only Clothes, but also Churches, for we prophesy in the open fields as our Father Adam did in the garden of Eden, must needs be in the state of innocence,
